The New York Clipper (March 1916)

20 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER March U BEFORE YOU WASTE YOUR TIME LEARNING IMITATIONS, COME IN, bear the first and original Preparedness Song, New York Hippodro as sensationally Introduced Sunday night at the ppodrome and New York winter Garden. — THAT'S the SPIRIT OF '76 (By BAYHA and COWAN) Imitation Is the slncerest form of flattery. Therefore we suppose we owe our thanks for the compliment. WRITE, WIRE OR CALL FOR COPIES AND ORCHESTRATIONS RUBEY COWAN MUSIC PUB. CO., - . 145 W. 45th SC"Ww York City SOUS SELLING AGENTS, MAURICE RICHMOND MUSIC CO„ Inc. JEFFERSON. (A. Heisbich, Mob.) At an boor when one would believe most folk* ■were figuring on where they -were going to eat lunch, the first act showed to a capacity audience at this theatre Monday matinee, March 6. Visions DArt opened the show and pleased with the offering. Pasquella and Marie followed, and though they found the going hard, they palled through, nicely at the finish. It seems the act would be consider- ably Improved by the substitution of lighter nnrn- bera for the operatic selections now used. The Five Musical Byrons were the bit of the bill. The material is nicely laid out, and with the possible exception of the harp solo, the act carries snap from start to finish. The singing could be dispensed with as the boys are excellent musicians, ■with a few minor changes these boys will hare nothing to fear. Brown, Francis and company served a conglom- eration of nonsense that fell short of Its object as a comedy sketch. There Is too much repeat on material Oat falls at first hand, and the business borders "burlesque" too closely. Florence Ttmponl's act seemed to ma short. She only did three songs, "Can't Get Along With 'Ea or "Without •Em," "Give a Little Credit to Yoor Dad" and "N'at'an." Her first song should be •sung faster, as it dragged, and the same fanlt was found in the "Dad" song. "N'&t'an" still proves a winner for her though she tried bard to spoil It, with her signals to the orchestra leader. "Green Eyes" is a sketch acted by four people, two men and two women. It deals with Jealousy, and shows nothing new. At present the greatest drawback is the expressionless and mathematical way the participants handle their parts. To cite a man In an adjoining seat, the whole sketch ap- peared amateurish. Possibly the weather did It, in any event it needs fixing. Ford and Truly, a man and bis so-called best friend, a dog, were thoroughly enjoyed. Ford possesses a pleasing voice and showed It to ad- vantage singing "What a Wonderful Mother You'd Be." The act should have little trouble in ob- taining booking. The Five Sadsudas closed with a wbirlwln-l acrobatic and balancing act. Their act as it stands proves satisfactory for the simple reason that they do whatever they attempt thoroughly. Once Over. HARLEM OPERA HOUSE. (H. Swirr, Mas.) Whether It was the fanlt of the cut rates at the Alturmbra or the heavy storm, the Monday sight Enow March 6 was poorly patronized. Aubrey and BIche, in the opening spot, plajed to about a one-half empty house. Looked like a supper show. However, these two girls are doing; a neat singing and dancing, specialty. They carry their own set. snd costume the act very prettily. This act will go much better in a position further down on a bill. * Geo. C. Davis, sang a little, did a bit of mono- logue and closed with an extemporaneous song. lib opening scng means nothing, and hia enun- ciation was i.oor. His monologue, or, rather, the narrating of jokes, needs "weeding," as quite a few are dying of age. As it stands the turn has little to recommend It Frank Nelson and company presented a sketch carrying three men and a woman. It Is well played, dealing with the machinations of a wealthy married man against a country girt. WMle to* story is not new, the acting cabby (Frank Kelson) was good. In relating the story of the "Spider and the Fly," and In all other bits. Kelson turned every opportunity to bis advantage, and as a result put over a skit that reminds one of a highly tempered blade, so easily could it be spoiled. BlckneU and Gibney, man and woman, are doing a turn similar to the one formerly showx The make-op of the 'man la always good for a laugh, and on the whole the turn shonld please- the average audience. Hawthorne and Inglis, two men, one a Brazilian "nut" and the other a doughnut, did everything from the use of a J, »" ri "g toy to the mustering of stage crew, in their efforts to register laughs. These boys deserve a world of credit for their ability to turn Impossibilities to their favor. The toy musical Instruments still prove their biggest asset Palfrey, Hall and Brown, two men and one woman, closed the vaudeville portion of the show with tbe bicycle and dancing turn. The woman shows some gorgeous costumes while dancing, and the men prove they belong on the stage by their clever work on the "bikes." A manager gets two acts for the one price la this tarn. '» "Jordan Is a Hard Boad to Travel," a Triangle feature reel, running one hour, kept the audience seated. Ones Over. H. 0. H. A BOXING CLUB. The Manhattan Opens House, West Thirty- fourth Street, Kew York, the house that Ba m me r- steln built for opera, will open as a boxing club March 14. The seating capacity will be arranged for 5,000, the ring will be on stage, and over 600 can be seated there, with bleachers built up to the wall. As a boxing arena a ticket holder will have a comfortable seat. Wm. J. Foth, formerly mana- ger of Madison Square Garden, Is the lessee, end Wm. Gibson, the matchmaker. CHICAGO VAUDEVILLE. Mabch & PALACE. Harry Carrot and Anna Wheaton stopped thi •how. Anna Is a versatile young lady, baring staunch partner in Harry, who Is a marvel at the piano. They put over several new numbers to unlimited applause. Novelty Clintons opened the show with a rou- tine of broad Jumping and high kicking. Harry and Eva Puck sang "Orange Blossom Time In Loveland," and Harry played piano. Helen E. Lackaye repeated last week's over- tones successfully. Harry Cooper, assisted by Boss Robertson, scored as usual. They sang "Sweet Cider Time," "Every Light on Broadway" and "Wonderful Mother." Houdlnl's return to Chicago was heartily en- joyed and every trick received big applause. Beatrice Hereford, a very clever woman, de- livered a lively line of chatter, which was 1m- Morla Lo and company, posing act, a good closer, held the audience until very last Block. MAJESTIC. Ttiti.n Shaw, next to closing, showed flash of personality that merited better place. She Inter- preted exclusive comedy songs, using "Kafan," also reverting to "Last Bose" number, which made her famous Vaeco opened with his mad musical offering. Bufcy Helder sang classics in full masculine tenor, which gave act a touch of novelty.. Bert Lamont and his six cowboys sang same songs they used last season, making nice Impres- sion. Marshall Montgomery, assisted by beautiful- blonde Edna Conrtnay, put over a neatly dressed ventrlloqulal act, which held Interest throughout. Frederick V. Bowers and company put over popu- lar songs with lavish scenic backgrounds, using "You'd Kever Enow That Old Home Town of Mine," "Broken Heart for' Every Li;ht on Broad- way," "Are You From Dixie?" "Adair," "Orange Blossom Time," concluding with impressive tab- leau on "Little Grey Mother," which got tremen- dous round of applause. James Ccnlln. Lillian Steele and Edd!e Parks entertained with tomfoolery, the piano specialty getting beat band. Lillian Langtry was seen In her sketch, "Ashes." Ajaz and Emllle closed the bill with sensational gymnastic stunts. Caspar. McVICKER'S. Willing, Bentley and Wining, In singing, talking^ and dancing, scored Instantly. They gave bill live? ly start. ff o selnl entertained with his accordion. EL J. Moore, talkative magician, assisted by a man who eaten from audience, proved very mysti- fying. The Fire Violin Beauties sang, played and danced In lively manner. "Old Fashioned Waltz" was their big song hit John T. Doyle and company, comedy dramatic playlet, went big. A good act and good cast. Courtney Sisters sang several popular songs. In- cluding "Same Sweet Girl," and went over with their bang, Klmewa Japs showed a beautiful act, and the tumbling, also hand and feet balancing, received big applause. Harvey, De Tors Trio, staging, dancing and talking, amused from start to finish. They are good dancers. Charter Sisters and Holiday replaced, the Fletcher Trio, who failed to reach, town, doing wonders with their offering. Block, AMERICAN. Mjlech 2-4. WltzeH Tan Atta Trio, musical act, went big ■from start. Mills and Moultoo. a clever singing and talking act, went over very big. Carter presented two mysterious acts scoring hit of bin. Willing, Bently and Willing, black face enter- tainers, did asSSfSSl with their singing and talk- ing. Block. * ■ » "MARIE ODILE" IN NEWARK. The management of the Kewark Theatre obtained a temporary Injunction restraining the police from: prohibiting the presentation of the play "Marie Odlle," and the play began Its run March 6. Chief Long notified the house that the play would not be permitted. The injunction Is returnable before Vice Chan- cellor Howell, March. 13. I ■ » LACEA BIGGAR LOSES. The Court of Errors and Appeals at Trenton. K. J., ruled on March 6 that Laura Biggar, actress,' is not entitled to dower rights In the $1,000,000 ' estate of the late Henry M. Bennett, the litigation having been pending since 1003. Miss Biggar claims marriage to Bennett, and she wished to establish her right to the Bijou Theatre property in Pittsburgh- (Jn answering ads. please mention Clifpek.)