The New York Clipper (November 1917)

November 21, 1917 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 29 STOCK AND REPERTOIRE CUTTER STOCK CO. DOES WELL Sixty-two weeks on the road, the Cutter Stock Co. ia meeting with uniform suc- cess, playing the same territory as last year, the Empire state. With good terri- tory, constant additions of new plays and scenery, and an added attraction in a re- cently purchased calliope, which has proved a box office booster, the organization is having things all its own way. With the company now are Richard Foote, M. A. Brewer, Herbert H. Power, Edward Mokelke, Oliver J. Newcomb, Walter H. Curtis, W. H. Cutter in ad- vance, Wallace R. Cutter, Manager; Wini- fred Lambert, Ruth Leighton, and Leona Leslie, who is closing to join her husband, J. Warren Burroughs, at the Officers' Training Camp at Plattsburg, N. Y. POWELL SHOW REORGANIZES VtscENNES, Ind., Not. 16.—The reor- ganized Halton Powell "Henpecked Henry" company opened here to good business. The roster of the show now includes: Hap Jones, Jean Jordan, Ed Smiles, Kitty Gil- more, Loretta Kidd Wall, Ruby Morgan, Katharine Smart, Dot Campbell, Alice White, Electa Troutman, Madeline Wilson, Ellen Smith, Laura Warner and Ed Coffey. L. P. Wall is company manager and H. H. Whittier is in advance. ter and Frank Hale, now playing with the Milt Tolbert Dramatic Company, touring the South under canvas, are organizing • new repertoire company which will be known as the Hunter and Hale Stock Com- pany. The new company will show under canvas through the South and Southwest. DEMOREST STOCK CLOSES WniiAMSTOWN, N. C, Nov. 6.—The Demorest Stock Company, under canvas, dosed its season and will be stored here for the winter. ADA REHAN ESTATE IS SETTLED The final chapter to recent accounting of the estate left by Ada Rehan, who died January 8, 1916, was written in the Surrogate's Court, when Surrogate Fow- ler signed the decree ordering the admin- istrators to make the distribution of the remaining funds of the estate, which were in their hands awaiting such order from the court. The amount involved is $157,214.54. STRONG PLAYERS IN WICHITA Wichita, Kan., Nov. 17.—"Bought and Paid For" is being presented to good busi- ness by the Elwin Strong Select Players at the Liberty Theatre, formerly the Empress, which was leased, remodeled, and opened on November 5 by Elwin Strong, with "Kick In." The company is here for a season's run, with the following cast: Elwin Strong, manager; Alexander Campbell, Neil Mac- Leod, Stewart Irvin, Harry Lancaster, Ray Mann, Jack Ellis, Miss Violet Manning, Jessie Miller, Rose Winchester, Benlah Gwyn, and Violet King. HALE A HUNTER TO HAVE SHOW Huntsbobo, Ala., Nov. 15.—Sam Hun- MME. OBER SUES METROPOLITAN Madame Margarete Ober, mezzo-soprano, discharged by the Metropolitan Opera Co. when it "decided to drop German operas this season, is determined to find out whether a contract made with an enemy alien is any good, and has brought a $50,000 damage suit against the Metro- politan in the Supreme Court. Her agree- ment called for forty performances, at $600 each, making a total of $24,000 for the season's work, according to Attorney Benno Loewy, who filed the suit for her. If Mme. Ober wins on this point, the Metropolitan will face similar suits by Mme. Melanie Kurt, Johanes Sembach, Carl Braun, and Herman Weil, who are in the same plight, says Loewy. MARION DA VIES TO JOIN PATHS Marion Davies is to become a Paths star according to a contract made between J. A. Berst, general Manager of Pathe, and the Ardsley Art Film Corporation. —A.T LIBERTY— R. G. PATE JDTenlles and Gen. Bus. S and D specialties. Wardrobe and ability. Strictly sober. Age 25. Weight ISO. Height 3 ft. 9. Address Can of CUpper. Repertoire People Wanted Isccqtk LeadlOf Woman wbo can sine, also General Bal- sa! Woman to double piano, good General Business Mad. Leading Han and Comedian. Good specialty people write. A good histling agent that know* the small towns. All year round" engagement to right people. Hake salary low m it Is sar. Address with fall particulars, W. I. BOM- ■ ELLA, Hfr.. GM. Of.. - GIRL WANTED One with some experience with horses. To handle recognized trained pan; let. Immediate engage- ment. No wardrobe to boy. Send photo. State lowest salary. Address CHAS. W. BOTES AarOSEKENT ENTEBPKISES, Hagentown, ktary- land. AT LIBERTY Young General Baslness Han Height S ft. 1036 In. Weigh t 155. Experienced, reliable, wardrobe. Address EVEBETT EVANS, m W, Seth St., New York City. - ^° TYPE POSTERS g ft57 S DEARBORN ST C«sf///a*) * f<Y»*J CAN YOU USE ME? Have a good quality baritone voice for chorus or quartette. Play cornet, act small parts. Address 3. 3. B0KEHB, 520 West 146th St., New York, ears Slattery. WANTED People In all lines for permanent Dramatic Stock. Wardrobe and ability absolutely necessary. Those doing* specialties given preference. State fall par- ticulars first letter. Address W. F. GLAES. XftT. Ytsontoa Players, Lyric Theatre. Wilming-ton, Delaware. AT LIBERTY BWAEF COMEDY CHARACTER and Animal Ac- tor. Height 3 feet 11 inches. Address PAX WALEHE, 252 W. 38th St., Now York. Phone 4155 Greeley. WANTED INGENUE, LEADING LADY and COMEDIAN for permanent stock one bill a week. Send photos and programs; name lowest salary in first. Address W. HEDGE HOLMES, Lyceum Theatre, Troy, N. Y. Wanted—A-l Specialty Musicians Corneliat. Drummer, Pianist, Trombone, Z loud Banjo*, large load Saxophone. Must be A. F. M., first class, with experience and have pep. Send photo with reference. To report on Palatial Steamer Sidney, December 27, at New Orleans. Position pays good salary, board and room. Transportation advanced if desired. Streckfua Steamboat Lane, St. Louis, Mo, foot Washington Are, car* Music Dap*. INSURE YOUR M ATERIAL AGAINST THEFT REGISTER YOUR ACT SEND IN YOUR MATERIAL THIS COUPON will be numbered and attached and a certificate win be returned to an acknowledgment, and for future reference The contribution should be signed plainly person or firm tending the same, and should be endorsed by the stage manager of the • of the house where the act is being used or other witnesses. Further acknowledgment made by the namea and numbers being published. Address your contributions to TOW aa by tho how Of wfll be The Registry Bureau. NEW YORK CUPPER, MM Braausw*?, Now Ywrfc Date NEW YORK CUPPER REGISTRY BUREAU: Enclosed plena* find copy of my entitled for Registration. NAME ADDRESS When you register a play or scenario that you intend to submit for reading to any producer, we will furnish a label to be attached to the original, showing that the same has been entered in THE CLIPPER Registry Bureau. Get the idea? CERTIFICATES ISSUED 1079—Harry Foy—Material. loeo— Maurice J. Talmadare—Sketch. 1081—T. H. Sommers—Song. 1083—E. F. Mersereau—Title. 1083—E. Hairy Adler—Material. 1084—Jack Pringle and Pat Walsh—Scenario. 1085—Barry Lay ton—Act. 1086—Wm. E. Wigmore—Song. 1087—Al E. Monches—Song. 1088—One Price Music Co.—Songs. 1089— Clarice V. Aahbaugh—Song. 1093—Lada and Amer—Song. 1094—Robert Johnson—Comedy. Wanted Quick—United Southern Stock Co. Peruchi, Gypzene and Mabel Paige A Real Feature Vaudeville Team capable of playing Small Parts. Either Male and Female or Sister Team. Also Al Union Piano Leader. Always pleased to hear from good dramatic or vaudeville people. Photos and particu- lars first letter. Address CHAS. W. RITCHIE, Lynchburg, Va„ until Dec. 1st. WANTED QUICK FOR THE Cutter Stock Woman for heaviee and characters. Must nave ability, appearance and wardrobe. Join oo wire. Pay own telegrams. Tell all as to aixe, age and lowest salary. No time for correspondence. Company now upon the 62nd week. Dogs not tolerated. WALLACE R. CUTTER, M*t. Cotter Stock Ob. Week Nor. 19, Cortland, N. Y. Week Hot. 86, Oaeonta, N. Y. HILLMAN'S IDEAL STOCK CO. Full Acting Co. People In all lines write. Including Leading; Women, Jmrenlle Kan, General Bualneaa Actors, Stage Xaaagn. Preference given to those doing specialties. Peo ple m oat be young, good look- lng and experienced. Salary low aa they are sure. Join on wire. S. P. h i I.T. M AN, Red Cloud, Nebr. WANTED—Comedy Songs Words and Music or just the Words. Send in song with answer and the price of it. If we can possibly use it, will do so, if not will return by next mail. Your material protected at all tunes. FRED J. ARDATH, 1002 Palace Theatre Bldg., New York City. HAMILTON-LASLEY PLAYEftS (In Houses) A.l Gen'l Bus Woman (some Ingenues). Prefer one doing specialties. Also A-l Piano Player (man or woman) that can double stage. Must read and transpose^ Tell all jn flr»t. Send photos, and programs. Be able to Join on receipt of wire. Brockhoros write. N. B.—Glre maU time to be forwarded. FHED HAJfXLTOX, Marry, Ky., 19th and weak. Wanted Stock Burlesque People at AD Times Principal people and good chorus girls. Salary $18, and everything furnished. Stock house to run all year around, located in New York City. Address all communications to JOE BURTON, National Winter Garden, Second Ave.'and Houston Sfc, New York.