The New York Clipper (December 1903)

ioU THE NEW YOKK CLIPPER. December 26. THE SPRITE OP TUB OOO-GOO-OEE. BT If. J. rLOBINCI. A fairy came from her opal cave In the depths of the onyx sea, And brought a babe, with golden hair And sparkling eyes, like dewdrops rare, And lips like rose, and akin so fair; And little fat hands, with dimples deep, To rub bis eyes when he wanted sleep, And short, plump legs when he tried to creep. The fairy stopped at a farmer's gate And said: "I'll enter here, For a little mother wants a babe With bright blue eyes tbat sparkle clear. And cheeks as pink as the concb shell's ear, And curls on Its tiny pate." Now, behind this fairy, kind and true, Came another sprite, called Bugaboo, From the land of the Qoo-googee. Oh, be waa a nasty, popeyedelf Tbat thought too much of hla ugly self. And, between both you and me, He was after the babe that the fairy brought From the depths of the onyx sea. When the babe was laid In Ita mother's lap It clapped Its hands with glee; And the fairy said: "I'll leave you here If you will promise me Never to cry or pout cr fret, But be a aweet and darling pet, And as good aa good can be. "If ever you are a naughty child And cause your mamma pain, The sprite from the land of the Googoo-gee Will come some night down the chlmlnee And take you away from your mamma's knee To his care In the black molasses, sea And you won't come back again." But this lovely child was very good. And Bugaboo, you see, Qrew very mad because he could Not get this fat babee: But be s running around the country yet, As wild as he can be. Watching every little pet. To see If they cry or pout or fret. For he saya: "A child I am bound to get For my home on the Goo-goo-gee. Not*.— This poem was the only one ever written by the late Mr. Florence, and was written In 1890, and was copyrighted at that time. « i > ■ CONVERSATIONS OF A CHORUS GIRL." She Calls on Ike Dramatic Editor to Get Her Picture Put in the Paper and Telia oT the Trials or a Theatrical Career. BT BOY I. MCCABDELL. She was a pronounced blond, but you could havo spelled It peroxide, and she was young and pert and saucy, and she drifted Into the sanctum, and as the needle to the pole, fol- lowed with unerring Instinct the trail that led to the dramatic editor's desk. At the first rustle of her silken skirts the office sat up as one man to look and listen. "Morning I" she said In airy greeting. "I m Lulu Lorlmer. I played this town last year with- the original 'Floradora' Co., No. 8. I'm going Into comic opera this Summer and I want you to put my picture in your paper and say something nice about me; that I am a Broadway favorite, or a belle of the foot- lights who la shortly to marry a millionaire club man, great to society's surprise; you know the gag. . . .. __ "I hope to make good In stock, for I m tbat tired of the road I'm xlxxy In me bead. "We closed In Seneca Kails last Thursday, We was to play Tainted I'ost and some more of tbem water tack towns, but right ahead of us was Diamond Jack's Essence of Dogwood Indian ltemedy Show. You know, one of them snapa that advertise in Tun Cliffs*: WANTED—For Ind. Med. Co.—Tenor who can pull teeth and take organ. Booxera and Chasers do not write, you will not last a minute. Also sober Snake Eater wanted. Must be good dresser on and off. "We stacked up against this naphtha torch honkatonk In East Saugertles, and they gave an open air that put our opera house show on the Frits. What good was me reuued specialty in a heart Interest comedy drama like ' 'Way Dowu In Michigan,' when a free show was pulling the teeth of prominent cltltcns, wltn four dingy coon ehoutera and a souvenir glass spinner? "But part of the blame can be put on our manager, who took us out with no paper ex- cept Lady Audley llthos and a few Uuber three sheets. Why, with tbat medicine show's twenty-four sheet stsnd, showing Diamond Jack U'rom the College to the Forum' and 'From the West to Wall 8treet,' not count- ing their dingles, billed In Harem scenes, as 'Octoroon Odalisques,' and what with the glass souvenirs with every bottle of Dog- wood Essence Bold, and Diamond Jacks brother, 'Circus Joe,' who worked the nuts on the edge of the crowd, they trimmed the towns, leaving us to play to window privi- leges and a couple of society people who came in on com pa. , . "I know, although me voice Is good, I ought to stick to comedy, and not to have joined with comic opera stock. But, Just as 1 tell you, every show I went out with was a shine, and I never atruck a comedian yet who didn't hog the lines of my beat scones. "I thought Bure I'd have a chance this last time 1 was tellng you about, because tbo managed liked my work aud told me be thought I was more refined than Maud Adams In my light comedy. But what good did tbat do when the musical director, whose brother-ln-Isw, a piano manufacturer, was backing the show, couldn't see me for a min- ute? The musical director was always a bar off time when It was my song. But I got me calls Juat the same. Ilu wns stuck on tho Ingenue, and what between her Jealousy of me, and taking all the calls when tho lead- ing lady wasn t eating tho scenery, and tho woy the comedian took everything to him- self when we was on In our bits, what show did I have with that outfit? "Bo, after this, me to the dalay dotted dell when It comes to heart Interest comedy at ten, twent and thlrt. "I was lucky enough to hnve a ticket back to Broadway, and I nod no sooner struck the lane than I bumpe Into Abo Hockhclmer. You remember him. Ho used to play the Irish Swell In the Frits Emmet shows. Well, he's a song writer now, and hss his own music house; that Is. he has desk room and a piano In the Star Vaudeville Agency. Ho steered me there and pulverised the piano while be went over his new aorg, 'On tbo Outskirts of Chicago.' He promlrcd to get me with the Bon Ton Hurleaquers. one of tbem shows where nothing goes but slap atlcka and senti- mental songs. Hut I'm from one of tho beat families of Altoona, Pa., and me mother would die If she knew I wore tights on the road. "Abe tried to make me believe his sblne song was flee for the lilies, but me to the switchback when It comes to this song Intro- duction con. You get a hundred and four miles from home with a show and ask for your salary, and the manager tells you be hasn't you on the list, and that he's only let you come along aa a courtesy to the musical Arm In whose employ you are. That's Just a few of the fifty-seven varieties you get on the stage. Such a business t "Then I posed for the Acme Art Company a while. You've seen my pictures In them art studies, haven't you? The one where I'm draped In front of a red curtain smoklnj a cigarette. That cno la called 'Purity.' Mr. Hsnklnson, who runs the art company, want- ed this picture to sell as an art study, and to are as a cigarette ad. "Then there'a the others I posed for: 'A Maiden's Rezerle," 'Contemplation,' 'Inno- cence' end 'Ht,ppy Dreams.' When the col- lege boys fr.ime e/n they cover cp the names. "Then 1 heard about ihls opera company. You know the manager Is dotty about society bellts. It doesn't n.atter whether you can sing or not, or hew ;ou look, so long as he thinks you have come from society to the stage. "Honest, If I hadn't gone to his ofllce and told him I was cspable and experienced, and had a good voice, and proved It to him. It wouldn t have done me half tho good It did when I waltzed in and gave him the warm wind about running away from Vasear to go on the stage, and that me father owned all that part of Altoona, Pa., tbat the Pennsyl- vania Railroad run through. He engaged me on the snot for Drat girl on the right, and understudy to the prima donna. "Now I muKt hurry to rehearsal. Here's my picture. Now don't put me In the pan. Say something nice about me." And she tripped out, Jingling her chate- laine. From "Convfnations of a Chorus Olrl," by Hoy L. McCardell. (Copyrighted, 1003. by Street A 8mlth.) ♦ ■» DAVID WAUFIELD Has risen to the top of his profession with extraordinary rapidity. Hla success has been so distinct and solid that a few words about hla career cannot fail to Interest the public. He was born In Ban Francisco, about thirty-seven years ago, bis parents being Jews. Their condition wss humble, and young Wartleld was given few advantages and only such schooling as waa afforded by the public Institutions of bis native city. While still In his teens be was compelled to assist in the support of the family, and, having a predilection for the theatre, found a position as usher at one of the chief play- houses of the city, and served bis employers not any too faithfully, since the major por- tion of his time was given to watching the stage and cultivating the society of the actors. He learned Jig dancing and a few other steps at the stage door and under the street lamps, as most boys of his disposition and Inclination do, and, having added a few songs and one or two Imitations of famous stars to his limited repertory of accomplishments, sought an opportunity to appear In public. The long-sought and much coveted engage- ment dually was secured ait the Wigwam, a famous variety theatre of Its day in San Francisco, and his stay before lta root light 9, as he himself tells It, waa Juat about four minutes and a half, when he was told to "wash up and go home." It la scarcely creditable. In the light of bis present great success, that this first appearance, under whatever circumstances, was so absolute and Ignominious a failure. The "wash up and go home" Is in the majority of Instances the death knell of the ambitious young vaude- villian, but Warfleld had greater faith In himself than the average stage struck youth, and determined to bang on and give his tal- ents another try. A second appearance In Son Francisco, however, was quite out of the question, so he prepared to reach that great goal of all American actora—crushed or un- ciushed—'New York City. Warfleld arrived In New York without money, friendless and obscure. But his purpose was ao firm and his determination so fixed that nothing cou'd turn him aside, and attar vainly endeavoring to secure an engagement with a reputable company he accepted an offer coming from n concert hall of the lower class on Eighth Avenue, where no admission was charged. Here be received $15 for the first week, and was re-engaged for the second. Directly after this he obtained a part in a melodrama, called "The Inspector," which waa sent on the road for a abort season. His next ap- pearance was with the Irish comedian, Mark Murphy, In a farce called "O'Dowd's Neigh- bors," essaying the role of an Irish "biddy." This was the only part, Warfleld says, tbat was ever distasteful to him, and he abandoned It In a few weeks. Shortly after this be be- came a member of John Russell's Comedians, and In this company hegan to attract special notice. As one of Its members be made bis appearance on Broadway Just one year after he had played in the Eighth Avenue concert hall. In the season of 1892-8 Warfleld was In "A Nutmeg Match." He afterwards re- joined Russell e Comedians, and it was while acting with them that he was engaged aa one of the chief comedians In the Casino Opera Company. This waa Warfleld'a first real opportunity to display hla ability, and within a very brief time he was convulsing all New York by hla seemingly limitless powers as a fun maker. It was at tbe Casino, In "The Merry World," that he first played the part of a Jew—the beginning of his most delightful creation— quaint old Simon Levi. "Tbe Merry World," a burlesque or satiri- cal review of tbe great plays of tbe season In New York, embraced a comical thrust at "Madame Sans Gene," "Trilby" and other notable productions. In this "Sans Gene" rortlon Warfleld appeared as Fouche, the 'arlslan police chief under Napoleon, and made a decided success. In the laat act of this burlesque bis Laird, In "Trilby," waa pronounced better than John Ulondlning's original of the part, and the lit- tle "Jew-bit," as the actors say, was in itself a gem of unapproachable brilliancy. Wartleld remained at the Casino for three seasons, only leaving It because of the temp- tation of a really enormous salary offered by Weber & Fields. Tbat be speedily became the ruling favorite of this organization of distinguished players everyone knows, as well aa his notable achievements during his three or four seasons aa a member of this company. But a more auspicious time was rapidly and surely approaching. Warfleld had the talent, and It only remained for a master fuldlng hand to discover, develop and direct t. This fell to tbe lot of David Belasco. It was Mr. Belasco's shrewd and unerring Judg- ment which sought Warfleld out, and which saw In him the possibilities of high artistic achievement. Early in 1001 Mr. BcIsbco, who had been deeply Impressed by Warfleld'a character work, entered into a contract with Mr. War- field to put him forward as a star, and at the beginning of the season of 1001 a play called ^'Tho Auctioneer" was produced, with Warfleld In tbe leading role, at tbe Bijou Theatre, tho scene of the comedian's flrat Broadway success. Tbe play ran for four months, aud Warfleld'a extraordinary per- sonal success became a matter of general recognition. In the writing of the play the creation of the leading character was the result of careful design. In his great suc- cess on the vaudeville stage Warfleld achieved bis fame through his skillful and laughable portrayal of tbe eccentric Jew, who inhabits tbe East aide of cosmopolitan New York. As a vaudeville creation this character waa util- ised only for exciting laughter. But, with all hla quaint ways, hla sharp business methods, his ludicrous dialect, and bis ahnmbllng walk, Mr. Belasco and Mr. War- Held always maintained that the East side Hebrew hsd his human side as well as other folk. It wns partially In exemplification of this Idea that "The Auctioneer" was written; but It was produced by David Belasco be- IHVOCATION. BT WILLIAM FAVIBS1UM. Ob, gracious God, pray keep from wrong Tbe soul of him who lisping sings Tby heav- en!" song, . .. _• And keep my halting footsteps In tbe psth of Oh, guide me safely through this world's dark night. , Come, God and Master, King of peace and Stretch iown Thy hand from Tby high home above Breathe thy atrength on me when I falter, The path Thy feet have trod Is the one path I know Thy love is good and wide and great: I worship Thee, I praise Thee, Thou God Compassionate. cause he recognlied In Warfleld that uncom- mon genius which, when given free scope on the stage, can compel not only laughter but also tears. The keen Insight snd extended experience of Mr. Belasco were displayed in every scene of tbe play. It la no disparage- ment of Warfleld's genius to assume that much of his personal success Is due to the genius of this master. In "The Auctioneer there Is something distinctly unique, for Mr. Belasco has been careful to keep clear of the trodden path. As a result of this hsppy combination of circumstances. War- defers debut has proven a notable dramatic event, and It baa fallen to tbe lot of but few actors to achieve such sudden and solid reputation as has David Warfleld. To become a successful star Involves gen- erally two very necessary conditions. First, the aspirant should be endowed with unusual talent In the mimetic line, and second, he should undergo a long and severe training In his profession. A striking Illustration of this fact la shown In the number of failures which have recently attended the attempt to put forward Inexperienced and ordinarily gifted people to the professional altitude marked out for the few only. The career of David Warfleld, who has arrived at a very distinguished position In a comparatively short time, might seem to be Inconsistent with this theory. It has fallen to the lot of few actors to achieve such 8Udden and solid reputation as has Warfleld, the only similar Instance In recent years being the case of Richard Mansfield, who woke up to find him- self famous overnight after playing Baron Chevrlal, in "A Parisian Romance." But It should be remembered that for twelve long years Wailleld worked talthfullly, beginning at the bottom and slowly but surely advanc- ing In hla profession, so that those who are familiar with his history understand that he was fully Justified In aspiring to stellar hon- ors. Blnce his debut as a star In New York Warfleld has toured the country for two sea- sons under the direction of David Belasco, otmI the praise Inspired by his artistic work has never been marred by a single discordant note. World of Players. — Rowland and Clifford Enterprises- Notes of "Tbe Game Keeper," Eastern: Although business in the East Is far from what It should be, and our receipts in many cases do not duplicate in fawns and cities repeated, the company Is getting its share of patronage, and at Fall River, Mass., mati- nee and evening, despite the labor conditions, we put the musicians on the stage at the two performances—a deserved tribute to Smith O'Brien, the star, whose following In tbe Eastern Bectlon and popularity Increases with each visit. The Irish setter, "Paddy," carried with this show and loaned by the Alpine Kennels, of Grand Rapids, Mich., has Just been returned to the company a victor in the bench show at Detroit, Michigan, winning two firsts and an honorable mention In the Irish setter class, native bred dogs. Ed. W. Bowland, one of the proprietors, visited the show last week and expressed entire satisfaction with results, dramatic and financial, thus far attained this seasou. — Notes from the Ina Lebr Repertory Co.: We are playing to big business all through Kentucky. We commence our Ohio time at Hamilton, and will play at the big cities. then go Into Pennsylvania. The roster of the company Is as follows: T. P. De Gaf- ferelly, manager; David A. Hellman, ad- vance agent; J. C. Williams, stage manager; T. P. De Gafferelly, musical director; Ina Lebr, Marie Williams, Fannie Williams, Katie Williams, Mrs. T. V. De Gafferelly, Adelaide Garr, J. C. Williams, Oscar Bass, T. H. Williams, Dick Mason, T. P. Gaf- ferelly, David A. Hellman, T. H. Moore, Johnnie Williams, Alfred Williams, the Aerial Shaws, and the Peerless Williams Sla- ters. — H. B. Wllber writes: "Negotiations have Just been completed whereby the talent- ed emotional actress, Ethel Tucker, will star next season under my management. In a play written especially for her, entitled 'Ills Royal Wife.' Tbe play Is In four acts and nine scenes, and will give Miss Tucker an excellent opportunity to sbow her best work as en emotional actress. The play tells a clever little love story, and contains many thrilling situations snd climaxes. The sup- porting company to be engaged will be an exceptionally strong one, and tbe production will be as complete, ecenlcally, as money can make It, requiring a 70ft baggage car for the transportation of the scenery and effects. Tbe paper will consist of nearly thirty styles of wall and window work, besides several novelties In small work. Excellent time has been offered me tor next season, and I would be able to almost book two companies in the play." — Fred It. Wlllard, who has been In the City Hospital, Reading, Pa., for the past seven weeks, suffering from a severe at- tack of typhoid fever, waa discharged last week, and Is now at bis home In Meadvllle, where he will remain until after the holidays, when he will rejoin the Myrkle Harder Stock Co., with which be has been for the past three seasons. — Notes from Eller's "Ten Nights" Co.: Business since opening, Oct. 24, has been big and although we have not worn all tbe paint off the 3. B. O. sign, we have played to ca- pacity four out of six nights. Our band is the finest tbla show ever carried, and we be- lieve about the swellest on tbe road, consist- ing of fourteen pieces. Our spclalty list consists of: The Three Eislng Sisters, in lightning change work; Vernon Galster, "The Musical Moke;" Flora Carter, whistling, mimic and Imitator; Anna Eislng, In tbe latest ballads and coon songs; Arthur Carter, In Illustrated songs. Holly Rossman Joined last week. — Notes from the Boston Stock Co.: The above company la now In Its fourth week In Vlrglna, and business has been very satis- factory. Although the weather has been very disagreeable at times, It does not seem to Interfere with our business. Beside a very good repertory of up to date plays, we have a very strong olio of vaudeville, Including: Rogers and Lavlne, Sylvan and O'Neal, the Bismarck Trio, Minnie Wordell, Arthur Mann, and Copeland and Copeland. 8am Smith was called to Baltimore from Richmond. We expect to add two or three people to the company after Jan. 1. We play three more weeks In Virginia, and then go into North Carolina. The Old Reliable gets to us at Its regular time. — Tburber and Nasher write: "PqfrSjH season of 1004-11*05 we will present the well SSnn actress, Florence Hamilton, and In dolni bo wefeel convinced that we are offer- ini In attraction far above the ordinary, ber afeSfs belSg too well known to need any farther recommendation. She will be sup- Dorted by one of the strongest arrays of Suyers possible to secure, flaya never be- ?orl DreJemed by a repertory company will ta used? aid the scenic wd electrical effects Snd pUating will be elaborate. Asa special feature t~ European <:uw*uj B , •»•.—.^-> -■--.-,iT'.i,. nrin ' __ tlscar Dowon, "the Boy with the Grip, -17.. . w h. has been with the Gormand & E — Eddie Morton, on closing with "Mrs. De- iney, of Newport," Joined the Park Theatre Stock Co., In Providence, R. I., for charac- ters, ?ea% P re U PaullneVuVnd"P.auo. the famous European comedy Winuasts.wl I appear. __t)scar Dowon, "the Boy with the unn, eSn^hu±eran W d' t fVt^r« w ^Notes from tbe Wolverine Theatre Co.: Wedes! for the holidays at Stlttevllle, Mich Richard Chapman and Bessie Lorain will spend Christmas at Ashley. Mich.; Fred U Yaple?at Mendon, with his father. Judge "aplef Allen P. May. at Tustln, and E. H. and Myrtle Branch, at St. Louis. The sea- son has, so far, been very satisfactory, and for the rest of tbe season we play a I re- turn dates. Tbe Wolverine Theatre Co. is fast becoming a favorite In Michigan. — Maurice F. Ketchum Joined the David- son Stock Co. at GaleBburg, ill., Dae. » He was with tbe company during the fit« two sessons of its existence. • Krli Burr, formerly known to the pro- fession as Leon C. Hubbard, has signed with Creed's Comedians, for principal comedy and specialties. Tbe show opened Dec. J, at Chagrin Falls, 0.. and is Booked in the best towns In Ohio, Pensylvanla. West Virginia * n !- I KlUy U Kerwln Griffith Is playing Eliza, with Stockwell'a 'Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co., touring the l'aclfls coast. — Master Le Roy B. Bumper, who the early part of the season was with Root Ede- son. In "The Rector's Garden," recently Joined "The Little Church Around the Corner Co. (replacing Master Jack Ryan), playing Jimsle, In which be Is said to have made a ■llpppftcl John B. Schloss has closed with "Down by tbe Sea" Co., and Joined "The Stain of Guilt" Co.. aa advance agent — Lou Decker, late ofChas. Yale's "Evil Eye" Co., is recovering from an attack of peritonitis, for which she was operated upon Nov. 25, and Is now In the hospital at Sum- '—''The Midnight Express" Notes: We played to the biggest business in the history of the Curtis Theatre, Denver, Col., week ending Dec. 12. While there the Individual members of the company, and the manage- ment and employes of the house. Joined to- jether and sent out a dray load of provisions Jor the stsrvlng hundreds at tbe Overland Mills, which recently closed. — "A Kansas Sunflower" Notes: On Fri- day, Dec 11. after tbe performance, Henry W. Locke, Will Jay Peters, Ben A. Tllson and Harry N. Hale, members of the Lockes, were initiated in the Fairbury, Neb., Aerie. No. 620, F. O. li Henry W. Locke furnished tbe necessary amusement for about two hun- dred Eagles, and every "bird" present had a Jolly good time. The Fairbury Aerie Is only three weeks old, and has already a member- ship of two buudred or more. Elegant club- rooms are being fitted out In one of the handsomest buildings In the city, adjoining tbe new opera house, which Is almost com- pleted. The Eagles are very strong through- out this part of the country, especially among the theatrical people. Business Is splendid, and everybody well and bappy. — Mr. and Mrs. Jos. D. Clifton (June Ag- nott) have resigned from the Jack Hoelllcr Stock Co., having been with said company neary two years. The engagement has been a successful and pleasant one. — Mazle B. Lawrence writes: "Since leav- ing tbe Eagleton Stock Co., two years ago, I have been unable to work, on account of Illness. I am now visiting relatives In Mon- tana, and shall stay here until Spring. Then 1 will be able to resume my work." — "IIooBler Daisy" Notes: Owing to the 111 health of Bessie Clifton, the star of "A Hoosler Daisy" Co., G. II. Eldon closes tbe attraction Dec. 10. Miss Clifton will lm mediately go to the hospital at Indianapolis, Ind., for treatment. Upon her recovery the attraction will again resume Its tour. Busi- ness this season has been the best the at- traction has ever played to, return dates being booked In nearly every tows they have played. The roster at closing was: Bessie Clifton, Louise Garnett, Beryl Evana, Frankle Elliott, Homer R. Barton, L. E. Beach, J. P. Stenson, Ed. Ferns, Wm. Regan, E. H. MIckle, Roy Stefan and G. II. Eldon. "At Pike's Peak/' Mr. Eldon's other com- pany, Is.playing to a big business. — Tena Cbrlstensen, a member of the Mc- Dorman Daniels Co., and William H. Cole were married at Hastings, Minn on Dec. 0. — Regarding tbe Henry B. Harris attrac- tions: Mr. Harris returned to New York from St. Louis, where he had been directing the rehearsals of a company selected to ap- pear In "Soldiers of Fortune," after the re- tirement of Robert Edeson from the organi- zation. Mr. Edeson closed his tour In Louis- ville on Dec. 10, and arrived in this city 21, to begin preparation for the production of Richard Harding Davis' play of American military life, "Hanson's Folly," at the Hud- son Theatre, Jan. 18. Edwin Brandt, the General Mcndoza of the original production, will be seen as Robert Clay In the new "Sol- diers of Fortune" organization. Mr. Harris has engaged Charles Wyngate, Helena Lack- aye, Raprey Holmes and Thomas Clifton for tbe Alice Fischer company. At the conclu- sion of MIsb Fischer's tour in "What's the Matter with Susan?" Mr. Harris will present her in this city In a new comedy. — J. Martin Free has closed as agent of "Circumstantial Evidence," and returned to St. Louis. — Notes from "The Death Watch" Co., Will Creasy, manager: We opened In Hol- land, Dec. 8, to the largest crowd tbat ever attended a performance In that town. It was a double attraction, as the house was new and also the play, tbat being its first trial. The play went without a break from start to finish, and the management gave the company a banquet after the show. Press and public speak highly of the play. The author, Mr. Lambert, Is a Michigan boy. The play will be kept out until late la the Spring, os we are booked up to March 28, with only a few open dates between, and we expect to play many return dates after that date. The original cast will continue on, with the exception of our heavy, who leaves, to Join the "Why Women Sin" Co. Edward E. Kennedy will replace him In the cast. During the play Mr. Lambert, In the role of the detective, .assumes six different characters. Following Is the cast: Frank H. Lambert, Lawrence Day, Alex Morlen, F. Morrison, Ed. E. Kennedy, Will Allen, Aub- tIn Money, Harry Clarke, Fred Emmlt, G. V. Russel, Lizzie Ilalre, Hattle Lyons, Nellie Lynch, Master Charlie Powers, AgneB Dole- van. Dolly Power B and Trlxle Powers. Chas. A. Haney Is In advance; Ed. Morand, handles the stage. We carry a special car of scenery, all new, and have one of the prettiest landscapes ever shown on canvas. •T D ' n Hanlon ha* been playing the part of Sam Drysdall, the opium fiend, fn "Across the Pacific," and Is now In his nineteenth week. 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