The New York Clipper (February 1917)

12 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER February 7, 1917 LONDON PARIS BERLIN SYDNEY LONDON AT A GLANCE ■■ £V:< LONDON, Eng.. Jan. 27. The film "Truth and Justice" will be shown at the Hippodrome, Newcastle, next week, and at the Palace, Manchester, week of February 5. Ventom Swift's "Babes in the Wood" company will play the Metropole, Man- chester, next week, and the Osborne, same city, week of Feb. 5. The Empire, Motherwell, has changed hand* and may change its policy and be- come a dramatic house. Frank Cunliffe is still manager. The Marc»ll» Sextette, who close to- night a week at the Elite, Bordesley, play the Palace, Norton, next week. The members of the ladies' orchestra at the Empire, Hackney, are now dressed in Cossack costumes. "The Girl With the Glorious Voice," Ethel Entwistle, will play the Empire, Mansfield, next week. Hanj Gribben in "Come Abroad, Sir," is closing to-night a week at the Tlvoli, Dublin. The Decani and ' ""Tomato" continue favorites with the Olympia Circus, Liver- pool Marie Loftus plays Birmingham next week, and Hammersmith the week follow- ing. The date of the new Hippodrome pro- ductiaa Is now fixed for week of Jan. 29. The Sisters Sprightly are still a feature of Fred Karno's "All Women" revue. Elsie and Emmie Newton play the Hip- podrome, Devonport, next week. Gilbert Payne closes to-night a week at the Alhambra, Glasgow. Gaye Gordon will be at the Pavilion, Glasgow week of Feb. 5. The Red, White and Bine Trio are playing the Olympia, Paris. The Saxonica Quartette plays the Olym- pia, Cardiff, next week. Arthur Haynea plays the Empire, Swansea, next week. Betanconrt plays Carnegie Hall, Work- ington, next week. The Pioneer Players will start tbeir sixth season early next month with a per- formance of Ecliegaray's drama, "Mancha que Limpia." It has been translated by Manuel Gonzales and Christopher Saude- man. Its P.ncH.h title is "The Cleansing Stain." "According to John," a fantastic comedy in four acts, by Monckton Hoffe, is to be produced by Charles Hawtrey on January £7 at the Globe. The cast will include, besides Mr. Hawtrey, Winifred Barnes, Sydney Valentine and Edmund Maurice. Lillie Langtry, principal boy in panto- mime at the Grand Theatre, Plymouth, ia booked up till the end of next September and has been obliged to decline an offer to appear in revue. Syd Sydney has declined an offer to ap- pear in revue because of his music hall bookings. He closes to-night his provincial dates and opens next Monday at the Em- pire, Chiswirlc. Arthur Bourchier promises that London shall soon see "Between Twelve and Three," John N. Raphael's one-act play, successfully produced recently at Harro- gate. "Potash and Perlmutter in Society" at the Queen's and "The Misleading Lady" at the Playhouse, have passed their 150th performance at their respective houses. George Murphy, the talkative juggler, Is back in London after an absence of eight years in Australia, appearing on the Rick- ards and Fuller tours. According to a letter from Billy Fry, from South Africa, be expects to arrive in London next week. Cliff Martell begins on Jan. 29 an en- gagement on the Stoll Tour, opening at the Empire, Chatham. Charles Bush, recently appointed man- ager of the Theatre Royal, Leeds, has re- covered from a mild attack of pneumonia. Stanley Lupino is back in the cast of "Puss in New Boots" at Drury Lane, after a short absence, owing to illness. George Ross has made such a hit in South Africa that his stay is likely to be extended indefinitely. Walter Graham, who is now touring the northern provinces, opens April 2 on the Gulliver Tour. Mary Anderson (JIme. de Navarro) has been induced by Oswald Stoll to appear at the Coliseum next week, every after- noon and evening. She will be seen in the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet." liusil Gill will play llcmeo. Mona Vivian will rejoin the cast of "Good Evening" as soon as her pantomime engagement is completed. At present she is playing principal boy with Francis Laid- ler's "Dick Whittington" Company. Alfred Butt has been asked by Lord Devonport to assist him in conducting his department, in conjunction with several other experts, in the work of systematizing the distribution of food. "Alice in Wonderland" closes to-night its run at the Savoy. "The Professor's Love Story" will hereafter be seen every nigbt and Wednesday and Saturday mati- nees. Bruce Green finishes Lis pantomime season Feb. 24 and opens the following Monday at the Empire, Bolborn, and will remain in I»ndon for four months. Violet Melnotte (Mrs. Frank Wyatt) announces that she will soou produce "The Tricksy Little Troutlet," a farcical com- edy by J. H. Darn ley. Alfred Lester, at. the conclusion of the run of "The Bing Boy» Are Here" at the Alhambra, returns to the halls to fulfil long-standing contracts. Harry Ray and Liltic Calden are doing well In their sketch "Find the Lady" over the Gulliver Circuit Lloyd Garrick sends word that bis one- act farcical comedy, "An Affinity," is meeting with success. The annual meeting of the Actors' Ben- evolent Fnnd will occur Feb. 27 at the St. James. Sir George Alexander will occupy the chair. Florence Balnea in "Sally in Society," has been fully booked up to next year in Chicago. Mandie Winston is still playing in Francis Laidman's "Robinson Crusoe," on tour. The dramatic season has been resumed at the Repertory. Birmingham. Violet Farren will soon be seen in a revue In the halls. . The Five Hollanders will be in London Joe H. Greenwood, late stage manager The Palladium has resumed the vaude- aext week. of the Hippodrome, Wigan, has joined the ville at matinees. ——— colors. Eugene plays the Empire, Kingston, next The O'Mara Opera Co. is playing a tour week. The Three Dancing Madcaps will be in of Ireland. London for a week or two. "Iome" has passed its 250th performance at the Vaudeville. Hetty King is still on the Moss Tour. The Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, is for sale. SPANISH ACTRESS IN CUBA Havana, Cuba, Jan. 30.—Amelia Isau- ra, the Spanish actress, assisted by a clever company, made her debnt in Cuba last night at the Campoamor Theatre and met with decided success. She appeared in short comedies, rendered songs and gave imitations. She is a consummate actress and her company is the best of its kind ever seen on this island. She comes di- rect from a tour of the South American republics. SOCIETY GIRL SINGS MDMI Havana, Cuba, Feb. 1.—Marie del Car- men Vient, a society favorite and beauty in this city, made her operatic debnt last nigbt at the National Theatre, as a mem- ber of the Bracale Opera Co. She sang the role of Mirai in "La Boheme." She has a beautiful voice and it is the consen- sus of opinion that the role has never been so well sung in this city. , 4 AUSTRALIANS LIKE REVUES Stdret, Aus., Feb. 2.—The unqualified success of "The Passing Show of 1916-17" and the new "Tivoli Follies" has marked a new era in Australian vaudeville. Re- vues have a firm hold on the amusement loving public and straight vaudeville pro- grams are no longer popular. BLUETT BACK IN AUSTRALIA Stoitet, Ana., Feb. 8.—Fred, Bluett, the popular Australian comedian who baa been playing in England for the last four years, lias returned to bis native land, under con- tract to- Hugh D. Mcintosh. He was given a big reception at his opening. KITTY GORDON VISITS HAVANA Havana, Cuba, Jan. SO.—Kitty Gordon was a visitor to the Miramar Garden, San- day nigbt and was the cynosure of all eyes. It is the chief place of amusement in the city where society congregates on Sundays and the place was packed. "PEG" CONTINUES POPULAR Sydnbt, Ana., Feb. 6.—The second en- gagement of "Peg o' My Heart," at the Palace here, shows no waning interest on the part of the public Sara Allgood is still playing the title role and continues to be a big favorite. PAVLOWA TO DANCE IN CUBA Havana, Cuba, Feb. 2.—Pavlowa, the dancer, has been secured by the manage- ment of the Payret Theatre for an appear- ance early this month. It is more than likely she will also appear in Santiago. BOURCHIER BACK IN LONDON London, Eng., Feb. 3.—Arthur Bour- chier, . after a long tonr of the provinces, returns to the Coliseum next Monday, when he will revive the sketch "The Fourth of August." WEEMS TO RETURN TO AMERICA Sydney, Aus., Fob. 2.—Walter Weems, who baa been on the Mcintosh Circuit for the last elgnteen months, will' shortly re- turn to America. MAYOS SIGNED FOR SEASON Sydney, Aus., Feb. 5.—Hugh D. Mc- intosh has signed the Flying Mayos for s season, to appear exclusively on the Mc- intosh Circuit.