The New York Clipper (November 1917)

November 21, 1917 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 35 Clijps®® la ardar tc MJI mietakee and to snn tfa* prompt d a lle a t J ot th* latter* a eree atle o d to this list, • POSTAL CARD must be eant iMfc ns to fee-ward ywar letter. It mast be slraed with row full name and the addreea to which tha latter as to bo) aant, and tfa* line of bmlaaaa followed 07 the tcnoVr should be mes i tinn e d , Plaaaa mention tfaa data (or number) of th* CLIPPER tn which th. lattan Mat far wara a d . er Us e d GENTLEMEN Allen, Bfllj tntf. 1. arm*. J. r. Been. H. J. ■In. Hoot- M. Wilttr SaOey. Edwin B. Brown. Geo. L. Arnold, Lydla a mat. Phlllls Boras. rrsnns Belrxrat, Jackie Baxter. Mrs. Wal- ter BrWow. Edna Bicdon. Ada Carroll, Anns M. Orlrlt. aan Campbell. Jae. P. CarroU. Tboa J. Carrier, T. a CUrbroola, The Crsrford. Barton Connlnihim, BUly DinlH., Major W. Djki, BfflT 4 Dolly Coir. Vers Cenerea. Mrs. N. L. Day. Myrtle Dean. Bath FrsneettJ. Pray Tnlcber, Vera Forbes. Gertrude Dean Dewey. Geo. Howard, One Elllou. Addbert Ban. K. Tnunton Flontrop, Neel Huslurf. 0. V. Firnma, Ted Fowler, Philip OaUacbfr. Ed P. Ceroid. Til I Mil Hawtas, Arthur E Hudson, Bd HllUi, Paul Jodie. W itt. Jessoo, Klie fflia Jodie. Willow Kloof. B1U, Leahy, char. Latter. B. A. Lord, Leonard E. LADIES Fngaxd. yiarenee Jacobs, Ions Gardner. LmieB. Eeeler. Grass Gore. Bon Le Ferre. Ansa Orembma, Flor- Lerrdin, Bite enee Lee. Mons HJndsoo, Baddy ■sawAsj Charlotte Hnbert, Mrs. C MorretO. Maris ami. Ansa McCrte, Bailie Howard. EOtk Morrtj. LOT JanUst. Ode auntx. A. I. Let], LoHi Llfntfoot. Tommy Letter. Tim Lswlor. Jix. Leonio, Barrr Mason. W. Fred Maxwell, Antonio Ort, Fred Psttenon, John Price. J. B. NeS, Bate O-.Netl, Sadls Perry. Annie Potter. Edith BxasdL Teddfe (doe lie) 811ver, Btelyn Spencer, Fleu B. Sweet. Ida B. Paul, 0. M. Boseneld, Bsa Rose. Bam Sheridan. John J. Stewart, Cal Vernon, Jackie Weerer, H. P. Wilson, Walter Watson. C. WMjsple. Waldo Welch, Tboa. Stafford. Beas TroupeBSD. Jean WUson. Ml*. Boot. waus. Mar Wattaan. Annlt Sollmsn, Vtrfjall RED CROSS SETS THEATRE DAY Friday, December 7, has been selected by Henry P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross War Council, as National Red Cross Theatre Day. On that day, special matt- nees will be played in theatres throughout the United States. NEW THEATRE CONTRACT LET Haute, Ind., Nov. 18.—The Bankers-Merchant Theatre Co. has let the contract for the construction of a $75,000 theatre building on the site of the old Varieties Theatre. The house, which will have a seating capacity of 1,350, will be conducted aa 8 vaudeville and motion pic- tore theatre. NEW GREENWICH THEATRE OPENS The new Greenwich Village Theatre was dedicated last Thursday evening with three one act plays including "The Festival of Bacchus," by Arthur Schnitzler and trans- lated by Charles Henry Meltzer; "Efficien- cy," by Robert H. Davis and Perley Poore Sheehan, and "Behind a Watteau Picture," a poetic fantasy by Robert E. Rogers. The productions were made under the able direc- tion of Frank Conroy. The interior of the new house is quite luxurious, while its sub- dued color scheme of gray, with its pink shaded lights give it at once a restful and pleasing appearance. Theatrical folk are watching with keen interest the outcome of this latest experi- ment in the "new theatre movement." DEATHS OF THE WEEK IDA FINE, known to the stage as "Yid- dish Eva Tanguay," died November 11 to Detroit, Mich., following an operation for appendicitis. MRS. MARIE BERNSTEIN, mother-in- law of George Singer, of Singer's Midgets, died November 12 at her home in the Hotel Gerard, this citv, aged sixty-seven years. DAN F. GARDNER, a vaudeville per- former, died recently In Newark, N. J., while on his way to New Tork. The de- ceased and his brother. Harry, had been known for years as Dutch comedians and dancers, and had appeared In all the lead- ing variety theatres in the country, their last appearance was made at Tony Pastor s Theatre, on Fourteenth street. On the death of Pastor, Dan retired from the pro- fession and Harry opened a booking agency which he still conducts. Mr. Gardner leaves a widow, one son and a daughter. RAMSAY MORRIS, weU known as an ac- tor, manager and playwright, died last Sun- day at his home to Jersey City. The de- ceased, whose name to private life was Frank Morris Ramsay, was born In Little Falls, N. Y., and was educated at St. Mary's College, Montreal. Can. He made his stage debut with William Gillette to "French Flats" and later appeared with that star in "The Professor." Subsequently he wrote "The Tigress" to which he starred with Blanche Weaver. He then retired from the stage to devote himself to writing. He was the author of "The Irish Gentleman" and "The Last of the Rohans," to both of which Andrew Mack starred successfully. Then came "Madge Smith, Attorney," for May Irwto. In 1902 Ramsay wrote and produced "The Ninety and Nine." which proved to be the most successful of all his stage works. He was for a time personal representative of E. H. Sothem and Julia Marlowe. His last active work was as manager with John Drew's company. He Is survived by a sister and three nieces. MRS. ELM IRA POWERS RAMSEY, for- merly an actress, died last Friday at her home to this eltyi She was born to the Middle West and came to New York aa a young woman. She was known on the stage aa Alle Drayton Ramsey and had ap- peared in leading theatres in this country and England, Her husband survives. T. KAMOZA, a Japanese actor thirty- eight years of age died last Thursday at his home to Brooklyn. He came to this country about ten months ago. After services were held at the Funeral Church, Broadway and Sixty-sixth street, the body was cremated and the ashes win be sent to Japan. The funeral was con- ducted under the auspices of the Japanese Association of New York. WILLIAM RAYNOR, of Raynor and Ray- nor, a vaudeville team playing at Moss' Garden Theatre, Baltimore, dropped dead on the street in that city, on Thursday af- ternoon November 15. JAY QUIGLEY, an actor, ended his life on November 15 by leaping Into the Scioto River, Columbus, O. The deceased had been a patient at the Columbus State Hos- pital for ten weeks, having suffered a break- down. Quigley. 'who was fifty-four years of age. was well known as a comedian and had played with many of the leading com- panies on the road. His last engagement was at the Olentangy Theatre, this city, where he played for three weeks last Sum- mer. He is survived by his wife, two sis- ters and a brother. LOUIS BERMAN, a theatrical manager, died Sunday. November 18. at his home In this city, aged fifty years. Death was caused by ptomaine poisoning. LOUI8 WESLEY, the well known vaude- ville agent, died Sunday, November 18, at his home in this city, aged fifty-three years. For twenty years he had been the head of the firm hearing his name with offices to the Putnam Building. He leaves a brother. The funeral services were held Tuesday at the Campbell Funeral Church. MADAME YUCCA, for upwards of twenty years considered the champion strong woman, died Sunday, November 11, at her home to Philadelphia. The deceased, who was known in private life as Mrs. John T. Welsh, was born fifty-three years ago In Oakland, Cal. As a young woman, she took up athletics and soon attracted attention by her prowess. Madame Yucca toured the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba as the special feature with a number of circuses, among which was the Barnum and Bailey, Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, Walter fa Main, Sautell and Welsh Bros, and later with the Welsh Brothers. During her pro- fessional career was called upon a num- ber of times to defend her title as champion strong woman of the entire world, this she was ever ready and willing to do and re- tired to private life about eight years ago undefeated, and retained the title until her death. Among the many feats of strength she accomplished with ease was the lifting of an elephant weighing more than 2,000 pounds. On December 12, 1904, she was married to John T. Welsh of the Welsh Brothers shows, and retired to private life about eight years ago. The remains were interred to Northwood Cemetery, Philadel- phia. lAMOND* WATCHES on CREDIT' I Send for Free Catalog ', oping charccs prepaid. hand*. 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ItiuBeee Wed. ft gat. 2.20. OLIVE* XOBOSCO'S LATrowjWw BEBSAXXOE LOMBARDI, LTD. Blrceat aosiady hit la years. Seate • a nil s> adTaaae. f FA M f(\HkM Tlicatr... 43d St. ft B'way. Even. WM. IB. IVIInTI s .2o Ju ,„ Wfd & Sat 2a „ COHAN ft HABBIS FBESEBT MR. LEO DITRICHSTEIN la a Vew Comedy "THE KING" By Caillawet de Flera and Arena. rDITCDIfiV B'Way & 44tb St. Eves. 8.20. ^■aA-EaalWIl Mate. Wed. ft Sat. 2.20. MRS. FISKE In a New Flay Madame Sand By PHILIP M0ELLEH. sPADT 4 8th St. B. of Bway.. Bwee. s.so. tVltl Msts. Wed. (Pop) ft Sat. AS* ABTHCR BAMMERSTE7N PRESENTS 'DE LUXE ANNIE" From Scazamon Lflckwood's Story In the Saturday Ewenlua: Post—Irramatlied by Edward Clark. Witt JAJfE OBEY and YXBCEBT SERRAH0. D C stllstl If Wnt * SbS 8t - aSea. 8 JO. KtriJOLlV Mate. Wed. ft Sit. ASO. A. H. WOODS PEESEBTS Oi-i NdVi-th A New American Drama by JCCHAXL KOEXOB IIDtDTV 42nd St. ft B'way., Ewea. 8.20, LlDfuKl I Mau. Wed. ft Sat. 2.20. EJaw ft Erlaafar. Wiwafsaw, LAURETTE TAYLOR la a New Comedy, •• THE WOOING OF EVE" By J. EABXLET atANNEES.