The New York Clipper (September 1916)

September 30 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER M DEATHS hkhohul JLJflTOmiCKKBHTS Inserted la this eolnu, within Mack border, at S8.SO u Inen. Vut reach as not later than -Tuesday aoruini, tea A. M. Wright nrjntinjrton (John H. SUUmann), actor, playwright and theatrical manager, dropped dead 'Sept. 21, In Cincinnati, where he had been appearing In •'Experience." He was flfty years of ace. Mt. Himtlncton had appeared in a consider- able range of characters In support of the stars of that period, and acted for a time In A. M. Palmer's and Daniel Frohman's stock companies. While at the Lyceum, as leading man for E. H. Sothern, he spoke the first lines of "The Dindm: Qlrl" heard In this country. He later appeared at the old Standard, under the management of J. It. Hill, in "Capital," and was of the original American cast of "The Crust of Society." He also figured as a playwright and stage manager. Francis Carlyle, well known actor who ap- peared In many Broadway productions in leading henry roles, died Sept 16, at lite home of his sla- ter m Hartford, Conn,, after a> lingering Illness. ■Mr. Oarlyle "was bom- in England forty-eight years •go, and came to this country when a boy. He made his stage debut at the age of eighteen, and amoK the Dlays In which he was prominent were "Clarice," David Betasco'a productions of "Lord <:humley,'* at the old Lyceum, and "Under Two Flags" at the Garden; Charles Frohman's produc- tions of "White Heather," "The Sporting Duchess" and "The Fatal OardJ" (More recently ho was a motion picture actor. Sidney Ayres,, aH actor, died Sept 9, at the home of his wife's parents m Oakland, CaiL, fol- lowing an illness of several months, due to nervous breakdown. -Mr. Ayres started Oils theatrical career at the age of seventeen years, joining Ix-wls Mor- rison's Co.. In & presentation of "Faust" He played many roles In different companies In the Bast, returning to Oakland six years ago, when ho became leading man at Ye liberty.. Later he toured the Orphcum circuit with several of his own dramatic sketches, and from there went Into the motion picture Held. He is survived by his wife, one child and two slstera Mr. Ayres waa thlrly-flve years of age. Funeral was held Sept. 11. Samuel Merlon Griffith, an actor of the old school, died recently, at Mountain TIew Sana- torium, Tacoma, Woan., where be had been a pa- tient for some time lUe illness extended over a Krlod of three years, Mr, Gtimtli and his wife, Ulan, played together tor many years In stock companies. They were with Chase A Lister Co. for three seasons, and Mr. Griffith waa iwirh Sam Shaw on his first trip to Hub Coast. Their lost en- gagement waa In 1916, wtth the Empress Theatre Co., in Tacoma. Besides his wife, Mr. Grimm ts survived by a stepson. Joe Ferris, a sideshow ticket seSloT, for many years with Rlngllne- Bros.* Circus, died, suddenly, Sept. 3, at Cedar Rapids, la. He was cowveratag with some friends, end was stricken with apoplexy, dying within an hour after the stroke. The re- mains -were cared for by the attaches and manage- ment of the circus, and interred in Cedar Rapids, 6ept, 6. Mr. Ferris was forty-four years of age, and widely known krt me circus field. lie loaves a widow and son, and was a native of Bridgeport, Conn. May Kibbey (May Collins), of the team of Kibbey and Klbbey, died, Sept. 7, at the American Hospital. Chicago. She was known throughout the middle Western and Southern States, and had been connected with stock companies in Detroit, Mldh., and Atlanta, Go. Her last stock engagement was with the John A. Hunt Repertoire Co. She is sur- vived by her husband, Lincoln J. Kibbey, now la advance of 'The Movie Man," and a son. The re- mains were interred Sept, 11, in Arlington Ceme- tery, under the auspices of (the Actors' Fund. Florence Reed, a shrtcr of the late Roland Reed, and herself well known to members of the theatrical profession, died Sept 5, at her home in I"hiladelphia. In her youLU she had appeared 'n a number of productions but had not. been on the stage for many years. Among those who sur- vive her arc on older sister, Laura, Florence Reed, a niece, and EL B. Jack and Julo Reed, nephews; the last three named being prominent to the pro- fession. James D. Moyes, sons; writer, died Aug. 24. in St Elizabeths Hospital, Boston, Masa Among the successes Mr. Moyes wrote ore "Wonderland" "Boston: Town" and "Always Be True to ube Girt That l«oves You." He was a member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus. He la survived by * daughter, Mr& Mia De Merrttt. Harry Sellers, at one time widely known the- atrical ■manager, died Sept 10, in Chicago, at the age of sixty-five years. Among the attraction!, un- der his direction were "My Partner'' and Mrs. Me- Kee Rankin. For many years he was a member of the theatrical - firm of Chapman and Sellers. P. H. Beck, well known as a bass player some years ago, died recently at his hlmc In Grand Bay. Ala., where he and bis. -wife have lived for several years. He was fifty-six years old The burial ser- vices were conducted by the Masonic Lodge, at which he was an honorary member. Frank Galgona. an actor, shot end killed him- self Sept. 11 at AntJca, Wis., In the theatrical com- pany's private car, after firing three bullets at Mrs. Helen Dunn, an actress, who refused to marry him. They formerly played together in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Mrs. Dunm will recover. W. A. Norton, a balloonist, was killed Sept. 4, at Hnrphysboro, 111., when h e fell 1,000 feet cling. ing to a parachute that failed to open. Norton used two parachutes. The first opened. He cut loose from this and fell to his death. 'Walter Bldrlda-e. an animal trainer, with Sparks' Circus, was killed Sept. 12, by "Mary." an elephant, at the close of the performance In Kmgs- port, Tenn. ROY HILLIARD DIRECTOR and CHARACTERS HAZEL McNUTT VER8ATILE INGENUE At Liberty for Al Stock or Production. Per. Address, 1635 BLUFF ST., PES MOINES, IOWA AT 1IBEKTY—Stock Given Preference CLYDE B. CALLICOTTE JUTBNILBI, HEAVIES Al wardrobe, competent, reliable, experienced. Can join on wire. Responsible Managers only. CLYDE B, CALLJCOTTB, Apt B, IMS Cedar Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. P. 8. Have held such engagements as Davidson Stock, MUwanfcse; Woodward, Omaha; BrowneU Stock, Mewavk, etc ~* "~ SMALL YOUNG LEADING WOMAN and GENERAL BUSINESS MAN To donble piano; married couple with specialties pre- ferred. People in other lines, write. Bute full particu- lars. Address RALPH DttflaVManager "QUI From Dixie Band" Co., Hemblna, North Dakota. WANTED QUICK REPERTOIRE PEOPLE, in All Lines (General Business People), Supporting HIS* CORR1NE CAJUPAWTKB. State all yon do and lowest salary a ret letter; those doing specialties preferred. Enclose photos and recent pro- gram, which will be returned, yon must deliver tht goods. Address J. B. IWAtVORO, Max. awafford Players. BaUsnd, Vt, "WAXTBD QUICK All 'Round Comedian with Specialties. Toll OeO. Bus. Man. who can play one Blue Shirt lead. It Specialties, say so. Prefer those doub'tng orches- tra. Ability, experience, wardrobe absolutely tlal. Send "photo, height, weight, age, lowest salary. Uaynard A Hoydon, 1118 King Av., Indianapolia,lnd. Arthur Hoops, moving picture actor, died Sept. 16, while crossing on the Queeneboro Bridge la a new automobile he bad purchased earlier In the day. For the past year Mr. Hoops bad been playing leads with Madame Petrova, tor tho Metro Company. He won much praise for his work in "The Sternal City." Mr. Hoops was taken suddenly ill while crossing the bridge, and died before his chauffeur could reach St. John's Hospital, Liong Island City. A brother, living In Mlddletown, Conn., was notified, and came to New York to make arrangements to have the body seat to Chicago. In which city 'Hoops was born. Fred B. Holmes, better known as "Happy Holmes, died Sept. 0, In Denver, Colo., after a lengthy illness, from lung trouble- Mr. Holmes had been in the shorr business for twenty or more years, in the clrc-ur and oaj-nlval field- Among/ the shows With -which he traveled are Howe's Great London, Famous Robinson. C A. Wortham. Con T. Kennedy and Tom W. Alien, Burial waa in Denver Cemetery, Sept, 11. , Peter Sadony, first bassoon player Id tile Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra, died Sept. 19, hi that city, following an operation for appendicitis. Bill Johnson, colored song writer and pro- ducer of tabloids for Norman Fredenwald, was found dead on his porch in Chicago's South Side, Sept. 12. He was a member of the vaudeville team of Cole and Johnson. He leaves a widow and two «2iUdren penniless. Frank Onye, Japanese aviator, was killed Sept. 15, at Los Angeles, Cal., when a military type tractor overturned one hundred feet in the air. as he was endeavorlnr to effect a landing. His ekail was fractured by the fall. "Shanty" O'lirirn, aa attache of the Ven. dome Theatre, Nashville, Tenn., died in that city Sept. 9, from apoplexy. He tnt a familiar fisrore around- the old BIJou. Grand and Vendome Thea- tres Xonis Kelso, comedy actor, committed suicide try jumping in front of a moving Subway train Thursday morning, Sept. 21. Mr. Keteo was a well known ngnre In m^ai^i comedy and in the legitimate field. 1'atrlr J. Kane, Irish comedian, aged flfty years, died recently In this cite, and the remains -were taken to Cincinnati and busied Thursday, Sent. 14. Wm. Foararty, of Kirk and Fogaxty, waa killed by a fall from the window of his hotel. Sept. 8. Mas. Edward McNish, mother of Frank McNlaa, passed away at her home In Bureau, I1L, Aug. 3JU in her elghty-sixai year. Her death was so sud- den that her son, Frank, who resides In St. James, L. I., could not reach there In time for her funeral, which took place ha Chicago. Her two daughters were at her bedside -when the end came. Mrs. B. Bell and Mrs. B. Mogadon, her two daughters, and her son. Frank, survive her. Mas. Jraxra HOBT, Wife Of the well knows vaudeville actor, Charles Hoey, of Hoey and Lee, died, Sept. 13, at her home In Fiatbush, Brooklyn, after a brief illnesa A daughter of thirteen sur- vives. Funeral was held Sept. 15, and burial was made in BTergrcen Cemetery. BUSINESS INDEX at tan _ B iio jtor aba year (S3 nsscs). A eapFsf Tma Maw lean- Cum will be scat has to sua aavarnasc rolls cat advertlaeaaat is i ASBESTOS CTJRTATrTa AJTD PICTVKB _ __ BOOTHS. 0. V. Trxlaer Mfr. On., TS Pearl St.. Boston, Baas. CARNIVAL FROHTS AJTD IHOW BA1WE1U. D. O. Baaparys Co.. 81S Arch St.. Philadelphia. Fa, MBSIOAl. BELLS AND NOVELTIES. Bswte a. street, 2a Brook Bt.. Bartfovs, Ooaa. B» B. Maylaad A Baa, s« Wllloagaay St.. Broeklya, M. Y. , _ MUSICAL SPBCIALTIBS. A. a Dtagas. moo N. Oark St.. Chicago, 111. MUSICAL GLASSES. 1013 Naplar Av.. Richmond But. H. T. PB.IJITIHG Or ALL KINDS. BMW Priat A Bog, Bum s, ftiltkasa, Oat. SCKSEBV AKD JCEMO PAI1TTBRS. B SSa H Tattle. 141 BaehAsh SU Atawaatas. wm. SCHELL'S SCENIC STUDIO 6*1-883*83 Sooth High St, Ooliaabaa. a BCBKBTRT FOB HJRB AJfT> SALE. sue Oram, bib Bprfflg OirOen at. F h l Udrtp n l a, ra. THK SIHGI1TQ AlfD SPEAMIHQ VOICB. vas Tors, at w. asth St., Hew Zajfc, «■. S701. BOKO BOOKS. . rMaary. 11T Park Bow. New Tack. THEATRICAL GOODS. BegaUa Co., S87 Waab. 8t.. Bostna. THEATRICAL HARDWARE:. Bantavrs Oa. 41 KUot St.. THBATRICAL PROPERTIES. ■. Walter , «0» W. 8ith Bt, New Tort. VEHTKXLOttT/IBT F-IGURKS. Baa Bobaan, S10 Frospeet Ava. N. I. a WIGS, BEARDS AMD MUSTACHE*. Vsrey Bwiag Supply Boss*. DsaitaT. HL IMPORTAHT—EVERETT J. EVANS. Composer-Ar- ranger, makes a specialty of writing music for new au- thors, and assists publication. Send your poems or com Slet* songs. Estab.1000. Suite 606, Astor Toeatre Slug. lib and Broadway, B. T. APPARTIIMITV to "tody under an Active Prodncer. VI rUiillJIIll 1 EMANUEL and BBDWI0 RK1CHER 8 Courses of Dramatic Instruction. Apply to 190 Central Park West, New York. Mr. Relcber la the founder of The Modern Stage In New Tork, Producer of Q. Uauptman's "EIjib" at Oarrack Theatre, 1916; "Ibsen's "John Osbrtel Borkman,"at Forty-eighth street Theatre, 1B16; oerhardt Hanpcrnann'8 "The weavers." at Garden Theatre, M«- Studenta win be given parts to play In publloperformaocea during the Winter season. Terms: Three Months' Course, 340.00 a Month- Special arrangements for private lessons, .Special arrangements for poor male stndenta. Coaching for Special Characters. Beading, etc. Apply only by malt. GHANGE IN PRICES We beg to notify our customers and friends that owing to the conditions surrounding the paper market, which amounts almost to a famine, wo have been compelled to advance our prices. Notice la hereby given that all quota- tions and price lists bearing date prior to Sept. i\ 1916, are noil and void, and are not the piicea prevailing at this time. Send for our new price Hat giving prices cur- rent now. Watch this paper for quotations from week to week. When paper market conditions return to normal our prices will bo reduced In proportion. Please write us for quotations or anything yon may need In theatrical Ope work. GAZETTE SHOW PROTA CO. mttikm, mam, v. 1. 1 GRAND OPERA HOUSE BOSTON, MASS. Engagements should be made now for the coming season A real theatre, a big metropolitan theatre. Bailable ror Opera, Drama or Concerts. Stage completely equipped to handle large or small ibows. Acconatica perfect. Can be leased for single performance or by the month. Apply to QEOkOB W. maoee, on premises or tele* phone Oxford JBMl Boston. Maaa. Wa\NTED futcher stock co. Rep. People in all lines; Al Comedian, with Specltltlea: Male Piano Player, to double atage. No booze. MukC have wardrobe. Winter work to right people. Tell a 1 in lint letter, with pfaotoa Pay your own telegrams and hotels. AL Ley burn write. MAN8B0BOEB A DUkK, Whlltlng, nana., week Sept. 2S, LIBERTY DIRECTOR, with Scripts Characters, Comedy, Specialties. Managers of nouses wanting to put la stock, have paper, picture, frame, etc Poll scripts or tabs. Address CHARLES KYLE. 188 Wtnthrop Ave^, Hew Haven, conn. Child or Small Soubrette Ror Eva In Torn; Mary In Ten Signts. Botel Show. Now In Maine. l_pay all. Join at onea Address THOMAS L FDfii. Hoosick Fall*. H. Y.