The New York Clipper (May 1912)

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MAY 25 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. JLT THE VAUDEVILLE AND DRAMATIC HOUSBS baa entailed quite a somber of structural "narrowband* Mllo opened the bill with a changea.~~the most fmportant belnj"tn«"ln fy clever hand to hand_ balancing offering, stailatlon of a lake on the portion of^tht The boys work neatly and ocpred. Jane Boynton and Mary Myers, billed the"Piano Girl and the Violinist," hare a dainty and reflned musical offering which red a winner. _ the roof hitherto known aa the ''Farm." Here, upon an artificial Ice surface skating exhibi- tions will be given during the stage Intermis- sions by Eddie Bassett and Grace Helcne. Female vocalists figure prominently la the bill arranged for week of May 20, oat to Columbia (J. Herbert Mack, mgr.)— The Golden Crook is the attraction here week of May 20. Circle (Edward Btrauaa, mgr.)—Motion picture* and vaudeville. New Brighton (David Robinson, mgr.)— The bill for week beginning Monday, May 20, Includes; Zelda Seara and company, Cesare Neal, Oreat Howard, Oracle Emmett and viias Hobble Oordone, In a scries of fa- bill arranged for week of May 20, out to Neal, Great Howard, Grade Emmett and _„7« atatues. received a goodly share of ap- Julius Steger and company, presenting the company, Eddie Leonard and Mabel Russell, S^V and scored. dramatic playlet. "Justice," Is accorded the Foster, Lamont and Foster. El Cota, Gene plan-. v Uylda Hollls sketcb, entitled and company, Three Fine CI In a tlzens," Mailer Trio, and Chip and Marble. Dewey (las. J. Thome, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Piaam (David Benjamin, mgr.) — Loew vaudeville and motion pictures. Procter'* Fi«T-«-lahth Street (F. F. Proctor, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaude- ville. new honor of topllne position. Mr. Steger, aa "The Prisoner," was, as usual, appeallngly j ret over. successful In a role dominated by heart Hi- lda Brooks Hunt and Cberldah Simpson, tereat, and hta effort* were rewarded by the introducing song novelties and piano aelec- hearty Indorsement of the big audience. Hons were the hit on the bill. Horry Maltlind, Fred 0. Hearn, George H. nob Matthews and Al. Alshayne were a Wiseman and Adele Clark continue to give hit from start to finish with their humorous Mr. Steger very capable support. .'iir entitled "A Chinatown Fantasy." Blossom Seeley put over her r?pertolre of Weber's (Edward C. White, mgr.)—Mo- The offering of Gllda Var*sl and company, songs In splendid fashion, and. being in good tlon pictures and three vaudeville acta con* fntitied "Little Italy," was well played, and voice, and tier popularity with the patrona prise the bill at this house. l.Vred here constently In the ascendant, she could Olympic (Maurice Kraus, mgr.)— Ben TiVlor Holmes, in a repertoire of original not fall to pull down one of the beat hits of Welch'* Burlctquere week of May 20. ennes and stories, was one of the entertain- an excellent bill. Lyric (Sol. Manhelmer, mgr.)—"Patience" ins soots on the bill. (For further mention Master Gsbrlel. assisted by several perform- began May 20 Its third week and last fort- nf the above eight acts see New Acts.) era, presented, for the first rime here, a new night "The Pirates of Penzance" opens The Aeroplane Ladles, offering an original sketch, entitled "The Little Kick." (See New here June 3. Sudbbbt (I* J. Rodriguez, mgr.)—Loew's vaudeville. Program changes Mondays and Thursdays. Pitton's (Vincent Padula, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and pictures. Stab (II. W. Rogers, mgr.)—The Ginger Girls this week. Gxtbtt (Louis Krelg, mgr.)—The Win- ning Widow " this week. Casiko (Charles Daniels, mgr.)— Follies of the Day this week. Emus: (George McManus, mgr.)—Big Re- view this week. OnriiBUM (Frank Kllholz, mgr.)—The bill for week of 20 Includes: Eva Tangtiay, Be- dlnl and Arthur, Hawthorne and Hurt, "The Clown," Chas. and Fanny Van, Harry It. Lester, the Grasers, Rickey's Comedy Circus, and "Plnsforc," by a Juvenile company. Dcsiiwick (Benedict Blatt, mgr.)—The bill for week 20 Includes: Valeska Buratt and company, Dlero, Rice, 8ully and Scott. "An Opening Night/' La Tltcomb, Kluting's ani- mals, Abbott and White and Nat M. Wills. Gbebnpojmt (Harold Williams, mgr.)—The Crescent Stock Co. presents "Madame X" this week. "Alias Jimmy Valentine" week of 27. Oxvobd (Cyrus Gale, mgr.)—Photoplays and vaudeville. SCENERY f HEATRES AND PRODUCTIONS EQUIPPED Hew and Second Hand Scenery la Stock HURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MURRAY IIIIX THKATRK, N. V. WALTMt MAXKY, Mgr. Tel. MM Mar. Hlh, SAJV FRANCISCO. Special dlspafcn to Tub New Yohk Clipi'ku. Columbia. —Opening Sunday, May 10, "The Spring Maid," with Mlzzl Hajes and com- pany Com - .—Opening Monday, 20, Margaret An. glln and company. Id "Green Stockings." Savoy. —Opening Monday, 20, KoTb and Dill and company. In "The Girl In the Train." Ai.cvZAn.—Opening Monday, 20, Richard Bennett as stock star. In "Alias Jlmtnle Val- entine." OhPitBtiM. — Bill week of 10: Ray Cox, Klrksmlth Sisters. Paulhan Team, Theodor" Roberts. Maxim and Bobby. Stuart Barnes, Mile. Kregolcskn, and "Dlnkelsplel'a Christ- mas," KstrnEss.—Btlt week of 12: John F. Con- roy and Mile. Ls Diva. Guy Bros., Lee lung Foo, Toku Klsshe. G. Harris Kldon and las- sie Clifton. Jessie and Willie Barron, Billy Prltzkow and Blanclinrd, Jean Belle aerial novelty, scored their usual success. SesrI Allen and .company, presenting their talking and singing oddity, entitled "The General Salesman.'' was a real hit. . s American CCharles 8. Potsdam, mgr.)— The usual filled house was In evidence Thurs- day matinee, May 16, and the midweek change of bill was thoroughly enjoyed *-""*. „ n.««_ _..<> tha main "nnil Acts In this issue). Gertrude Vanderbllt, of musical comedy fame assisted by George Moore, and Mae West, in vocal numbers; also Cbnpman and Berube acrobats, were new appearances here. 20, and their offerings are aiio reviewed under New Acts. The Ryan-RichJield company, always wel- come here, presented one of the best sketches of the "Haggerty" series, "Mag Haggerty's They were cordially welcomed. Bothwell Brown was the main noise, and ajd n u to be hoped that Mr. Ryan's perfect his "Incense Dance" and Serpent number conception of the Celtic character may be caused a near riot. He had em all complete- B p are d to our stage for many years to come. Iy fooled, and when ne dipped the wig—dls- charming Ethel Gre-m received a big wel- appolntment, but "some" eumer.^^^ _ . come, and again proved,_ in a quiet, unas- acorare M. Cohan's (Bert Falbleman, mgr.)—Blanche Ring, In "The Wall Street Girl," began her sixth week May 20. Globe (W. P. Burbage, mgr.)—"The Bote Maid" ls In Its fifth week. Aator (J. L. Buford. mgr.)—"The Grey- hound" ls In Its thirteenth week. Lyceum (Daniel Frohman, mgr.)—Motion Slcturea of Paul J. Rainey's African bunt egnn the sixth week May 20. Casino (W. L. Rowland, mgr.)—James T. Powers, In "Two Little Brides," began May 20 his fifth week. Grand Opera Home (Jack Welch, mgr.) Andrew Mack, In Tom itoore. week of Libbbti (Edward Strauss, mgr.)-Vaude- "we, 'SStvS'mSt JSettS^T II. and motion Bis. "'p^TAOga'.-iflll wStTS 12 I Princess Hurd'8 Pony Circus, the Dettmnr Troupe. Bennett. Klute and King, Job. C. Bernard atd company, the 1a France Operatic Tr'o, Lasky's Six Hoboes, and sunlight pictures. t,ouls Morrcil and company offered a strong gumlng way, that In putting a song over she May 20. James K. Hackett, In "A Grain of little dramatic sketch concerning the draw- had no superiors. log power of the "city life" to a country Arthur Deagon. scored an unmistakable auc- lassie, and of how the man who loves her ttS g i B his songs and stories. Announced as drives out that yearning and wins her. It was spotted with many bright lines, and "cashed" lengthy applause. La Basque Quartette were big favorites of the bill and offered operatic selections in excellent manner. Barry, Halvers and company, in "Meet Me at the Fountain," won their full aharepf the applause, with a load of nonsense. The act could be built up to better effect, as much time Is wasted In many spots. Mary Kcogh! Here la a girl who Is a clever child Impersonator, sings well and Is a singing comedian. Mr. Deagon's efforts fully entltie him to the appellation, and then "some more." The sketch depleting life on the Western plains, and with Ihe appropriate title, "Chey- enne Days." was presented in a breezy but naturally effective n-anner by a capable com- pany, and the lariat throwing and the expert rldlcg of the bucking horses roused the audi- eice to great enthusiasm. The Three Lyres put over a line of good comedy and music most entertainingly. Adonis, the graceful athlete, and with his Iirctty. But Mary was too generous In try- cn t e dog aa an Important adjunct brought ng to please on Thursday afternoon. Her the applause from start to closing of this opening number was good, but a wee bit too finely staged act. long. Marv will evidently cut her act shorter Louis Granat succeeded in pulling down I-.?. «- mw,A than ahA 1 !! "hnn<7 llPT Tift t" On - Utter on. a'nd then ahe'll "hang her hat" on better time. «.».«. Mies Arlington took possession of the house here and warbled off ''Moonlight.Bay" In ex- ce'lent voice. __. The Two Clippers, a colored team, man and woman, sang "Indian Rag" and the old fa- vorite, "Some of TheBe Days," with good effect. Kolilns and Hunter, a man and a woman his usual whistling hit, and the juggling Jordans, In Ihe cumber one position of the program, proved to be very adept la their In ex- fine 0 f W ork. Colonial (Percy Williams, mgr.)—That Dust" follows. Piayhome (William A. Brady, mgr.)— "Bought and Paid For" la In lta thirty-fifth week. Knickerbocker (Harry O. Sommers, mgr.)—Otis Skinner, In "Kismet," Is In hla twenty-second week and last fortnight, atonlln Kornte (Harry Harris, mgr.)— "A Winsome Widow" entered Its seventh week May 20. Arademy (Samuel F. Kingston, mgr.I — Tht Thief la this week's offerlngsby the stock company. (inletr (J. Fred Zimmerman, rogr.)— "Officer 686" Is In Its seventeenth week. Garden.—"The Durbar," "Society Folk at Play" and the Suffragette Parade, In Klnemacolor, are the features here. The eighth week began May 20. Liberty (Jf. W. Mayer, mgr.)—Henry Miller, In. "The Rainbow," is in his eleventh Hnisoa (Ben Stern, mgr.)—Walker Whiteside, In "The Typhoon," began Monday, May 20, hla fifth week at this houae. Thirty-ninth Street (Ralph W. Long. Tllle and motion pictures. Jonbs' (M. T. Jones, mgr.)—Vaudeville and photoplays. Fulton (A. M. Llghton, mgr.)—Six vaude- ville acta and pictures. Fifth Avenue (M. H. Saxe, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and pictures. Royal (Marcus Loew, mgr.)—The latest photoplays. Folly (Won. Fox, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Buoo (Geo. Schenck, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Columbia. —Six vaudeville acts and pic- tures. Db Kilb (Loon T. Carpenter, mgr.)—High class vaudeville and pictures. Comedy (Wm. Fox, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. LiNDnir (A. H. Schwartz, mgr.)—Four vaudeville acts and the latest photoplays. Program changed twice weekly. Acadbmy. —The Aborn English Grand Opera Co. presents "Alda" 20-22, "Hansel and Gretel" 23-25. "Cavallerta Ruatlcana" fol- lows. Note. —Howard 8. Starrett's Shows are showing here, and drawing well. Mr. Star- rett has one of the best dog and pony shows on the road. (Cmttnuei on page O.) 4 '» AN. FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS' mrnmt Tbo seventeenth convention of the A. F. of M. wll' open at Washington Hall, Omalni, Neb., May 27 The convention committee includes: Ernest Nordln, president LocnIJNo. 70; J. M. Finn, secretary; R. Oleson.'Vlco president and elialrmsn of convention com- taltlcc; W. R. Dalbcy, C. M, Williams, U N. Iiolien, Arthur Kuhn, A. E. Smith, J. V. Dlniick, Fred Johnson, Albln Huster, Geo. A. Smith. Emll Hotmnnn, A. A. Covalt, Waldo A Smith, Will S. Fulton and John Trecn. Tho German Home Clubhouse will be thn scene of an entertainment and kommcrs on May 28. Other entertainments will bo pro- vided during the week. Local No. 70, of Omaha, will give the boys a good time at tho I'axton Hotel headquarters. Sub-committees for the Omaha convention Include: Hall and arrangements — Emll Hoffman, chairman; A. E. Smith, John Treen ilteccptlon of Delegates —W. tt. Dalbcy. chairman; Albln Huster. Geo. A. Smith. Banquet, Entertainment—E. Nordln, chalr- At Scotty MonOiN's, Harry Sylvester man; J. M. Finn, Will S. Fulton, A. A. Co- and the San Francisco Boys are holding down valt. CABARET AT COM ISLAND. the big cabaret. At tokby ICelly'b, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Geo. Brltt, Tanner, Woods and Falk, Frank Ross, Matt Kane nnd Miss Tascott serve the enter- taining portions dally. AMoto the popular entertainers at Perry's tils season are Billy Walch, Fred Walcott, coioniai trercy Williams, mgr.) — Tnat mBr ^_.The Bntterflv on the Wheel" la in «■ «eason are Billy walch, Fred walcott the_seatonJs nearly over at tBls, popular J?f ii,7ntleth "wk? 5l». n <."' Edwards, Ryan and 1 Tlerney), Geo vaudeville theatre was noticeable from the Tzr'm~'rV>iiii»p" , «' rnmniv /dam h a r*e . audiences present at the Monday matinee of 8d ^!": C f'\ „.„?-"Buitr Puil? the offered a string of selections on banjos and this week. It was by no means a poor house, gtrlnars-* Is In'its th'.rty-thlrd week, won a hearty applanse. .. „ but the crowds back of the last orchestra Msuiliattaii Operi House (Frank O. Among others who helped make the after- row waa somewhat "mailer. M „ Icr a^—Tiie Manhattan Stock Co. noon's engagement • pleasing one. were: The Tneloleen Sisters opened the bllL These pr^t,, f A]l j, Valentine" for week Shillings, jugglers; Klshi Japs expert foot two young women are inicely formed. They BSL May . 20. ^e Lambs' All Star jugglers, .and W»* Vo £ »5£™.K£l 1*2° 'JK^£*£^&&J^r&^ J2&. Oambol.for oie performance, Monday night, of good singers. Among the films shown were "All in the Family" (Essanay). "A Fish Story" (Kalem), "Is He Eligibler (Edison), and "The Girl Sheriff" (Pathe). Announced for the flrat half of the week beginning Mhn- day, May 20, were: Knight Bros, and Saw- telie, John Benedict and company, Great Zar- rell. Decry and Carter, Lorenda's Models. Cycling Brunettes. Josh Dale, Thomas and Ward, and Josie Livingstone. s Hnale Hall (Frank M. wire walking, closing their act with a shoot- ing stunt performed by one of the young women while on the wire. A singing act, entitled Les Cadets de Gas- cogne, pleased very much. The three men and one woman put over some good singing A selection from "II Trovatore" being liked the best. The Courtiers ls one of the prettiest acts In vaudeville. The music, singing and the dainty way In which this act ls staged pleased the Colonial audience. Keller Mack and Frank Ortb cleaned up with their comedy songs. These fellows hand- Hr-nderson'a _ Faber, mgr.)—Notwithstanding the prevail- ing cool weather, a good sized audience was ed out th0 fast 8tufl n » lcel ^^ work ,, , in evidence Monday matinee May 20, to see lltt]e a |(r erent ftom that U8uaUT ^g,, ln t hlg Manager Faber a well selected program. Every act waa a good one, each meeting with plenty of applause. John C. Rice and Sally Cohen, ln their laughable skit, "Our Honeymoon," made their usual hit. Mr. Rice, with his eccentric man- ner, won the audience from the start. Miss Cohen, who la a favorite here, was capital. Harry Fox and the Mlllershlp Sisters took so many encores It was hard to keep track of them. The audience simply wouldn't let them go. A cleverer trio would be hard to find ln vaudeville to-day. All are excellent singers, and the humorous repartee by Mr. Fox pleased greatly; "A Night In the Park," featuring Ruth I-tfckwood. Harry Van. and the Electric City Four, which was recently seen Jn New York, made a most favorable impression. The sing- ing of Miss Lockwood was especially well liked. The Electric City Four rendered sev- eral songs with good results. The dancing of Harry Van was a big feature, and also scored heavily. Miller and Lyle, two of the cleverest col- ored comedians on the vaudeville stage, *n- icrtalaed for fully twenty minutes, leaving the andlence wanting more. Their talk ls good and the comedy Is the "sure cure" kind. A boxing dance, which they do at the finish of their performance, ls a scream, the ap- r'ause lasting even while the next act np- I'f.ued. Hilda Thomas and Lou Hall, ln their suc- cessful farce, called "The Substitute." was a little different from that usually seen In this class of house and was liked very much. Edmond Hayes and company were a laugh- ing hit In the amusing satire, entitled "The Piano MoTers." Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman were Uk'd ln their sketch, "A Baseball Flirtation." Some pretty dancing la shown, while the fast baseball comedy went well. Wilton L.ickayc and company, ln his dra- . matlc playlet, entitled "Suits/made a sure £i n *J^ 1 ,^XF»ffl£*!/ 0 ^^ kit 1A.1, 1. nno nt tho atrnnnwt «nil hp«i °t I"* Mile. Lowe, Edward Hasmonde ana Bit. ints is one or tne strongest ana oesi „.__._„ „..,,„•- j-i, «»p.„ rrv •„« r>« Vere. 27. New Amsterdam (Malcolm Douglas, mgr.) —"Robin Hood" began May 20 Its third week of capacity business. Dalr'a (Robert Robertson, mgr.)—"The Explorer" began Monday, May 20, its third and last week. "The Great Game," a one act play, is presented as a curtain raiser. West Bad (J. K. Cookson, mgr.)—The stock company has proven a great aucccss and are doing a wonderful business. Tbe ad- vance sale demands havo been regular. "The Wife" this week, "The City" week of May 27. Keith's Harlem Opera House (F. Sell- man, mgr. 1—- A record business being done here. The stock company present "Lies' and "Light Housekeeping," with a vaudeville bill Including: Lew Benedlc, the Schillings. Casey and Smith, and the Bckels, and others, week of 20 Proctor'* One Hundred Bind Twenty. fifth Street (J. Hoisteln, mgr.)—Packed houses continue at every performance here. Whit taker and Harry Jones. Harby Jbntbs dropped Into Perry's Sun- day night and put over a few Mexican rags that kept the audience buying. He was a big Louib Mum was a visitor at Perry's, Toney Kelly's and Scotty Morgan's, Sunday, and helped the boys out with a few selec- tions. Thbj Collf.uk In* was running full Halt Sunday and packed to capacity. Doris Chubby, the clever little singer at Nate Kenton's Pekln, entertained at several of the cabarets on the Island last Sunday. Cti.YTOif'8 Hotbl, in Brooklyn, has a classy bunch of entertainers, the list in- cluding Dick Harllng, baritone; Theo. Jones, tenor; Eddie Rose, character comedian, and Anthony Lopez, at the ivories. Romano Uatiimkbllbr. ln Hoboken, Is sightly the acene of great crowds, who at- tend mostly to witness the excellent work of the following: Nat Ward. Jack Conroy, Joe Welsh, singers; Grace White, comedienne: Billy Gosner, character comedian, and Chas. Grant, at the piano. "When Unclb Job Plays ON Hid OLD Banjo" Is one of the best songs that has been heard in cabarets In some time. It Is Outing at Lake Manawa— J. M. Finn, chair- man ; A. B .Smith, E. Nordln. Fred Johnson. Badges and Souvenir—L. N. Holsen, chair- man ; W. A. Smith, J. F. Dlmlck. Headquarters Entertainment—Arthur Kuhn. chairman ; C. M. Williams. John Treen. Official Program—J. M. Finn, chairman ; E. Nordln, Waldo Smith. Ladles' Reception and Entertainment—A. A. Covalt, chairman ; Will 8. Fulton, Albln Huster, Geo. A. Smith. Finance — Albln Huster. chairman; B. Nordln, J. M. Finn, W. R. Dalbcy, A. E. Smith. ma & BARMS' PUSS, Cohan A Harris will be very busy manager* next season. They will have the direction of six theatres, and, according to their pres- ent -plans, they will put out nine new produc- tions, besides eight companies playing their present successes. The new productions sent out before the first of January, 1019, Include: "Broadway Jones," a comedy by Mr. Cohan, in which he will play the leading role; "The Other Man," a drama by Eugene W. Pros- brey, to be played by George Nash : "Quecd," with Brandon Tynan in the title role ; "Room 44,'* a farce by Frances Norditrom, with Henry E. Dlxoy starred; "The Seven Ltttli Widows/' by Itlda Johnson Toung, William Carey Duncan and Victor Herbert: "Tho Kleptomaniac," a farce by Carlylc Moore; "Tho Polish Wedding," a musical farce, adapted from the German by George V. Ho- hart; a new play for Douglas Fairbanks, now acted sketches in vaudeville to-day. Lillian Shaw offered some of the songs we have heard her sing before, and has added to her repertoire a couple of Irving Berlin's latest successes. A new Italian song. In which Miss Shaw appears in Italian costume, made a hit. So many nice things have been written lately about Miss Shaw that we can- not add to them, but they all go with us and then some. Will Roehm's Five Athletic Girls closed the bill. These young women offered exhibitions of boxing, wrestling, bag-punching, and fenc- ing. They give an interesting show, and dosed to a good hand. s Proctor's Twenty-third Street (F. F. Proctor, mgr.)—The bill for the last half of last week seemed to give the usual satisfac- tion, and on Thursday afternoon, May 16, drew good attendance. The Ernesto Sisters, three large and well company, Frlle's doga, McGarry and Dc Vcre, Jos. Comgcns and company, Star Trio. Col- ling and Hawley, Boyd Marian and company, James Brockman, and the Four Grabvlnls. Family (C Jacoby, mgr.)—Motion pic- tures arc doing fairly well here. Hurtle * ieaznon'a Music Hall (Sam Hurtle;, mgr.)—Big business. The 8mart Set holds over for another week, with several added features. Alhambra. (A. White, mgr.)—The past week was a record one here. Florence Nash and Joseph Jefferson Jr., in "In 1900," head the bill this week. Others are: Mack and Walker, "More Sinned Against Than Usual," Trcvato Weston, Fields nnd Carroll, Gordon and Marx Three Ernests. Gordon Brothers and kangaroo, and W, C. Fields Is the extra attraction. Loew'a Seventh A venae (C So wards, mgr.)—Business here continues good. For the first half of this week the bill included: Leroy and Paul, Barry and Mildred, Hick- making a hit everywhere. This week's bill Includes: Altretta Sisters, being featured ln mostly every place, and is being written by Wlnchell Smith, and "The "■*• »-"• i/,»i~,.i>«mno*ta xnmn Romantic Wife, adapted by Clare Kummcr. The old productions which will go out are; "The Little Millionaire," with Charles King and Leila Rhodes; Raymond Hitchcock, In "The Bed Widow; four companies ln "Of- ficer 006," two companies In ''uct-Rlcb-Qulck Walllngford," and one company In "The For- tune Hunter." The theatres which Cohan 4 Harris will' have next season are: The Gaiety, Cohan's, the Aator and the Grand Opera House, It New York; a new theatre In the Bronx, and Ucorge M. Cohan's Grand Opera House ln Chicago. 4»» AT COLUMBIA HALL. In the Columbia Hall, Greenville, N. J„ last week, an entertaining bill played to packed houses. The policy of this house Is motion pictures and vaudeville. Frank Doyle Is the manager; ho Is a young man who Is a live one. Phil Tavlor furnishes the talent. First on the bill was James Jackson, a cnl- ored banjo player of more than ordinary tal- ent. He throws the Instrument up In the air, twirls It around his head and does all kinds of juggling stunts with It, kocping up th« tune all the time. Cecils Oterita, a good looking young woman, offered the Jerseyltes some high class dancing, which was appreciated. Cecllc Is some dresser and dancer. Last, but not least, was the first presents- built women, appeared In black tights and vllle Minstrels, Leon Rogcc, and Weston and merous In vaudeville to-day, but good ones knockout Mr. Hall's piano playing and performed some feats on the tight wire. Their Leon. TO TEST CHILD LABOR LAW. Frank Kile*, of the Musical Kllcs, which act appeared week of May IS, at tbe Grand Theatre, Knoxvlllo, Tcnn., Is under bond to . appear at tho July term of the Criminal tlon of a new dramatic pantomime; entlted Court to answer to the charge of violating •The Pretty Peasant," In which Blgnorlna <■"« »t«te "Child Labor" Law. His arrest was caused by State Shop and Factory In- spector George Kennedy. Mr. Kilos, his wife, and two children, Joseph and John, eleven Ines. supported by an excellent company, ap- peared Pantomime acts are not very nu- qualnt sayings were greatly enjoyed, while Balancing stunts are very good. Miss Thomas pleased with her singing and Imitations. Wilbur Sweatman, programmed as the Ragtime Reed-Bird, was a big success, (See New Acts next week). Venlta Gould, a singing comedienne, was also seen ln a new act, which will be fully reviewed ln next week's Issue. Madame Paula, aa dainty an artist appear- ing on the tepeze had the audience applaud- ">g at her capable stunts. Prosit Trio. In an acrobatic specialty, was vrell liked. They performed all their tricks with ease and grace, resulting In much favor. Herni.1 «„„-_„ «„,i „ „i„,„ M . . n j Van Hampton and Joslyn, a daintily nhSnJu.. ?2^?iT*' TTi 101100 P lct ' ,^ «• and dressed and pretty young woman and a good ****m mH*m*mmm. - .. lookln* young man. offered some tallTlng, ^JJ ree ! e .? Mwaure (Julius Bernateln, mgr.) „„„,.„_ -„„ Sinrlnr which went well. The Fred W. Monton went through some vio- lent exercises while he piayed on a har- monica. He then made .1 design out of a large piece of paper by folding It and tear- ing out little pieces. This was his best stunt. Murphy and Wlllard, a man In comedy make-up and a woman in an evening dress, offered a lot of comedy which did not seem to be appreciated. La T.cydla, a very pretty young woman, was a very pleasing picture In her different poses. FTctty serpentine slides were thrown on a screen, ln front of which La Le.vdla rtood, the pictures being formed around her. Van Hampton and Joslyn, a daintily good 7 ■ ■ dancing and singing which went well. The MondU M i.; B 2n m V : . ea i J°J • W T C i. k i.o be ifc^ «1» ""I* to be found with their act Is that an? oJL>il ay & 0, i nclad J ea ,; Lealle florosco |t ,' „ ot long enot ,, n , A little more dancing ana company, Claude and Marlon Cleveland. '„',,,"£ flo * to Ha Vantaire others! 1 Md k ,ter> Corrlg " n ,nd V1V,an ' an4 J«»« ???»ita'«£I "company offered a unique .i,!" Yor (Bosenberg Bros., mgrs.) — Vauda Tills and pictures. Fourteenth Street (J. Wesley Rosen- quest, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaudeville. /r» „*T ay HU1 (Fred Waldmann, mgr.)— t ne llchman Show week of May 20. v. I aBd ■**••* (Harry Beekmsn, mgr.)— vaudeville and motion pictures. comedy skit that went very well. A min. supposed to be dead, "comes to life" and finds hie best friend making love to his wife. He finds out some startling facts and then frightens them by getting up from his "denth" bed. The Telegraph Trio, made up of young men dressed as A. D. T. boys, pleased with their rm WP , k ' Gotham (Lep. Boloman, mgr.)—Big crowds continue to enjoy the excellent bills offered here. For this week: James McAullffe and company, Gene and Arthur, Fayetta and Ben- nett, Oelleber Brothers, Ray W. Snow, and others. Riverside (Herman Goldman, mgr.) — The bill for this week: Russell and Ohur.-h. Lottie Flynn, Stame's Circus, Brown and Lawion. Conrad and Daniels. Nemo (Jack Lowers, mgr".)—The business continues Immense here, and the attractions ore deserving of such. Washlasrcon (Harry Thorns, mgr.)—Re- porta are most favorable from this hou^e. This week: Lottie Williams and company, the Morrlsey Trio, Sprague and McNeece, Dlton and Mills, Joseph Belmont, and others. Bronx (Fred G. Rosebush, mgr.)—The following bill ls presented here this week: "Tbe Antique Girl," 8am Mann and company, Six American Dancers Primrose Four. Mr. and Mrs. Erwln Connolly, Delmore and Lei, snd others. Metropolis (R W. Lit'Ie, mgr.)—Good business prevails here. Cecil Bpooner and her own stock company presents "Seven Days" this week. "The Third Degree" next week. Proapeot (Frank Gerston, mgr.)—"D'Arry of the Guards" this week. "Old Heidelberg'' SSSJSS KST-rO-T.-*. da C«e«§, No. 20. was very .nter vllle and motion pictures. Winter Garden (Winter Garden Co., nigra.)—"The Whirl of Society." with the new added feature, "The Two Hollanders," ana the numerous other features, continues to nnd favor with the patrons of this house. Jbeiiixth week began May 20, estlng. being ns well If not better liked than any of the vaudeville acts. ■ Unique (E. L. WcllL mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. .... _ .. Keener'* Third Avenue (Ed. J. Mc- MeKltiley Square«(Dan Supple, mgr.) — Still packing Ihem In at this house. Vaude- ville and pictures. Treraont (Frank Bash, mgr.) — Motlou pit tnrcs. Brooklyn, If. V.—Montauk, Lambs' Gam- bol Thursday evening, May 80. Majestic (Charles 8. Breed, mgr.)—The r c Fields Jubilee Co, turned people here Friday night, May IT. Comenjr (Albert Kautman.'mgr.)— Motion Mahon. mgr.)—Vaudeville and new motion Weber k T^™^mna^.mer: ^^^a i ... J W ra ^n,m,r)-V.«d«. V^gKTgjZgfr^m g^F^SSS^^SS^ SSftXTT should go, and "The Pretty Peasant" should bo a greet success, as It Is prettily staged and excellently acted. The story la clearly told, and with a few minor changes, Blg- norlna Ines will hive an Interesting act. <»»♦ PRUDENTIAL VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE SUE8 W, S. CLEVELAND. According to a complaint filed Id the Su- preme Court of New York, tbe owners of the Prudential Vaudeville Exchange charge Will-, lam 8. Cleveland (from whom they bought the agency) with not keeping the agree- ment with them not to engage as manager, owner, employee or In any capacity ln any business or any branch of any business sim- ilar to that conducted by the Prudential Vaudeville Exchange before April, 1913. They claim that Mr. Cleveland has connected himself and performed work for the Fidelity Booking Offices. Justice Erlangcr tsaued an Injunction on May IB and ordered tbe de- fendant to show cause before him on May 20, why the Injunction should not be con- tinued during the pending of the action. At the request of counsel the matter waa ad- journed to May 27, and the injunction con- tinues until then. ««♦ LANDAVEB GETS BOOH*. The Medlaon Square Roof Garden has been leased to Rudolph Landauer for a term of years, through Stephen It. Tobln. It is to be an open air amusement palace at pop'i'ar prlcca. fSO.OOO will be expended ln putting It In perfect order. The place will be converted Into an Oriental garden, with dancing pavilion, restaurant, picture shows, European attractions and cabaret show. Tab lessee promises to make and twelve years old, appear In their act. The case may be fought out in Ihe Supreme Court, testing the Child Labor Law and its Jurisdiction over the children of the stage and tbe children of other States working In Tennessee. An Injunction WBa obtnlnetT re- straining Inspector Kennedy from again ar- resting Kilos, snd tbe team finished their engagement. Mr. Klles is under a bond of 9250 for bis appearance at court. • «» FOLI'S NEW DBIDGBPORT THEATRE. Work on the new Poll Theatre, at Bridge- port, Conn., which will be located at the corner of Main and Congress Streets, Is rapidly reacting completion. According to the terms of the contract, the Torrlngton Building Co. hare agreed to have the bouse ready for opening by Sept. 28, or forfeit 9900 a day for every day after that date until the theatre Is completed. Tbos. M. Klrby, manager of the present Foil house, soys that the new theatre wilt ho nnn of the finest vaudeville houses in the East Just what disposition will bo made of the old Poll Theatre still remains unknown, as Mr. Poll has not ns yet made any plans. ♦ « » BOW OVER THEATRE LEASE. A ault Involving the lease of the Amer- ican Theatre until 1020 was Died In the Su- preme Court Saturday. May 18, by Jay W. Itopp against William Morris. Inc., which balds fhc lease of the theatre from the estate of Klllott Zborowskl. Ropp stated that he has obtained a Judg- ment for 97,040 against William Morris, Inc., which la unsatisfied, and that tbe lease of the theatre, valued at 9200.000, has been assigned to the Borough Theatre Compnny without consideration. The complaint nsks that the assignment be nullified and the defendants molt, mgr.)— Motion plciurei and Vaudeville, vllle and motion pictures.