The New York Clipper (November 1904)

850 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. KOVEIflfeER 5. Mi55 CKpP^r^ Anecdotes, Personalities and Comments, CONCTONINU ST1GE FOLK and Sometimes OTHERS BY JOSEPHINE QUO. Many choice parti of Long Island abore property have been colonized by member* of tbe profession for Bummer homes. In one of these "actor colonies" resides a popular Broadway comedian, who, wishing to migrate to another part of the Island, where more congenial friends have property, decided to sell his bungalow and the acre on. which It stood. He received a few medium offers, hut ns It was desirable property, be de- termined to hold out until he got his price. A local real estate dealer, not wishing to disclose his own Identity, bad sent several emissaries, hoping to get hold of tbe property at a low rate In order to sell again at a big profit. In some way the actor found tbls out, and one day, when tbe agent flaally railed, representing himself to be a New Yorker In search of shore property, he let the man think be was undeceived as to bis real Identity and mission to secure the land at a low price. It waa a case of "diamond cut diamond." He extolled it extravagantly, even misrepresenting some things, which tbe agent was qnlck to realize. After Inspecting the property tbe two strolled down to the small bit of beach that bordered It "By the way," exclaimed the would be purchaser, "is the fishing about here good?" "Great!" said the actor-owner, knowing well that the sport In that vicinity was not very satisfactory; "why, the bass just baunt these shores In shoals." "Ah I" said the agent, who knew this state ment to be untrue, then added, "and how about weak fish and blue fish? I'm particu- larly fond of blue fishing—Is that good Id these parts?" At tbls last question the actor realized that the man was guying him, for, as most people know, biuo fishing la not a shore Bport. However, he determined to follow out the "line.of talk" he had begun, so replied: "Even better than the bass fishing, why the other day we " "And.how about sharks?" interrupted the agent, thereby saving the actor's conscience the burden of an additional lie, "do you find them In these waters?" "Well," said the actor, "like yourself, they happen along occasionally." 9 • There are scores of actors whose names are ns familiar to New York audiences as are tbe names of tbe stars and leading people, but they are seldom found up close to the top of the programme. They fill the small porta and are, In a way, almost as necessary to the action of tbe play as the more prominent parts, for the latter could not be played without them. A well known actor of this description, who has a far greater opinion of his abili- ties than the managers who employ him for "utility" from time to time, recently en- tered the office of one of them, with whom he was on very friendly terms. After greet- ings were exchanged the actor of mediocre ability, referring to one of exceptional talent, who was recolving an exceptional Balary from the manager In one of his productions, said: "By the way, Charlie, how much are you paying that comedian?" "One fifty," was the reply. "One fifty 1" exclaimed he of small talent, "why, I'll play the part twice as well for half the amount." "You couldn't play It half at well for twice the amount/' was tbe quick, frank reply of the manager. * "There's a Dark Man Coming With a Bundle," la the title of a new song which Is being popularized by a member of Dock- atader'a Minstrels. The title was uncon- sciously Illustrated, the other day, in a double fashion, though tbe Intention was to have only one meaning carried out. One way of advertising used by the mana- ger of the minstrel company la by way of "street sandwiches," these being animated advertisements in the shape of men strolling the street* between two boards, which nre placarded with sheet pictures of Dockstader and other Important members of his com- pany. The manager, Charles Wilson, whose clever ideas concerning publicity for his star's pro- duction, conceived tho Idea of adding a trailer to the sandwich man who was carry Ing the boards which advertised the song and the singer. This Idea was n darkey, carrying an Immense bundle, following the' animated sandwich at n distance of about three feet. A lean and hungry looking specimen of darkest < hue was accordingly. hired for a small sum, and n bundle of large proportions was furnished him, with Instructions to keep close behind Ills leader. As he wns about to start on his walk, which was sched- uled for Broadway, ha turned to Wilson and said: "Say, Boss, I hain't ot nothln' today yet— can't you give mo a quarter out of my salary to eat with, then I'll get to work." Tho request being granted, the two dis- appeared In tho direction of Seventh Avenue. An hour later Mr. Wilson left his office In the Empire Theatre Uutldtng, determining to see how his advertising plan was being car- ried out. Reaching Herald Square ho saw a crowd of boys following In the wake of his "idea." The "dark mnu" was In troth fol- lowing with the bundle, but, by aid of tbe ad- vanced quarter of a dollar, he hod added to It by way of a large sized "bundle of boose," which caused htm and the "sandwich," whom he bad treated, to zig-ugnlong the sidewalk In a innniicr Hint would Invito tho inter- ference of a policeman If they bad sighted "Talk of hard luck," exclaimed a stranded actor, who bas Just reached Broadway after literally walking tbe ties, "the wind-up of oar troublous tour, which has so prema- turely ended, was Indeed the Mast straw.'" "How was that?" asked a sympathizing friend. "Well, It was this way," went on tbe stranded one, "things went from bad to worse until we bad left our scenery In one place because we didn't have the wherewith to move It, and our trnnks were being taken care of by a friendly hotel man with whom we couldn't settle otherwise. We gathered in the parlor of a cheap boarding house to dis- cuss plans for getting out of town, finally deciding to take our combined specialty talent and give a little vaudeville show In one of the cheap halls there. Two or three of the company could give Imitations and recite, while some of tbe others were to sing, accompanied on tbe piano by another who had some planlstlc talent. Two of the men started out to circulate tbe fact about town that there would be a show there that evening, while tbe rest of us rehearsed our specialties during tbe two hours. "We got through onr rehearsal all right until we came to tho musical part. Tbe pianist bad just finished the introduction, and tbe singer bad but Just started her song when two big teamsters entered the room at the heels of the tearful landlady, who pointed to the piano, which the hard hearted men pro- reeded to take right from under tbe bands ot the pianist Of course that ended the mu- sical part of the rehearsal, and as no vaude- ville programme conld be given without music, we gave up the Idea, as it then lacked only about an hour of the time for perform- ance to begin. Talk of bard luck I" he re- peated, "the carrying ont of that piano, while the song was yet on the lips of tbe singer, was Indeed the 'last straw.'" Tbe same actor, facetiously recounting some ot the receptions the company bad, said: "Why, at Bridgeport we had rounds and rounds of—silence." Apropos of the size of tbe audience Is a story told of Lawrence Barrett during a New England tour. He bad been looking through the peep hole of the curtain, and much chagrined at tbe lack of patronage, be turned to the local manager, wbo stood at his elbow. "Your town evidently does not appreciate the drama." "Indeed it does," the manager hastened to say, "the audience may be small out there, but It Is composd of tho best people in tbe place—why. Sir, they represent the culture of the town." Barrett again applied his eye to the hole and scanned the audience critically. Finally turning again to the local manager he, in bia Inimitable way, drawled: "Ah, yes—I see—the aflrt-culture." mitp tn Bin turn. Notes from Local No, 17, Boston.—Terance V. Powdcrly, formerly general master work- man of the Knights of Labor, la In Boston and will speak at our next meeting. Tbe Lo- cal wishes to thank Worthy Grand President Chas. Joseph, of Pittsburg, for hla recogni- tion for our delegate, Bro. Geo. Collier, who Is to attend the convention, also Bro. McCor- mlck, of Chicago. There will be dally mati- nees at the Columbia Music Hall. Since It has become known that Bro. James Gammon, ad- vertising agent of the Palace, 1b making a collection oil souvenir postals, hla mall occu- Stes two sections In the theatre's regular rack, ohny Qutgley. the famous Boston newsboy tenor. Is still In England. Frank Lloyd, our firesldent, spent part of the Summer touring n Bro. Frank Donohue'a house boat. Ed- Srtown, Mass., was one of tbe places at which ey stopped for a visit Bros, fiogan, Hlmes ana Wenrte are In charge of the political work in South Boston, Qulncy and Milton. Bro. Henry Corbett, superintendent of the Donnelly Bill Posting Co., 1b nothing If not patriotic, and be takes no pains to conceal the fact. Bro. Dave Superior and Bro. Harry Peyser have Joined the K. of P. Ed. Lamoss, who works upon the paint bridge, 1b now at the Castle Square Theatre. Bro. Joe Yokes, of tbe Boston Theatre, la one ot the best athletes In the local. During bis school career he played right tackle on his football eleven. Chas. Marks is here, heralding "Tbe Maid and the Mummy." Roland Carter, one of the boys, and a Bostonlan, la with the May Irwin Co., which opens at the Park Theatre. J. Herbert Emery is tbe manager of "The Shepherd King." Bro. Bandy Munro, of the Globe Theatre, Is on the door and also In charge ot the posting. Bro. Geo. Lewis Is at the Music Hall, with John Barrlngton. Bro. John Ells, our vice president and advertising agent of the Grand Opera House, Is to be con- graduated; h's outside billing (country) is immense. Our banquet on Dec. 11 Is going along finely. The limit Is BOO tickets, and they are mostly all sold. Visiting brothers are welcome. Will secretaries of brother lo- cals kindly send their names and addresses to H. M. Peyser, Boston, Mass.? Complaint was mnde at a meeting that some ot the can- didates for political honors In Boston and vicinity were circulating literature by means of non-union bill distribution. Resolutions were adopted calling upon all the candidates to employ only union men In this work. It wsb also decided to bring tbls matter to the nttentlon of the Boston Central Labor Union at the next meeting. Nellie Murphy, one ot tbe delegates from the Fall River textile workers, addressed the members, and at the close of her address an appropriation of J10 was made to assist the strikers. Bruce Ed- wards Is again In Boston, this time in ad- vance ot the Frltsl Scheff Co. Geo. Curran Is the stage manager of the Columbia Music Hall. Bro. Patten, of tbe Louisville Local, has asked for his withdrawal, as he Is to Join hU home local. Bro. Al. Powell, of Local No. 2, Is with the Donnelly Bill Post- ing Co. The Music Hall will open under the management of C. W. Anderson, formerly ot the Castle Square Theatre. Bro, Frank Farrcn and Frank McGroth are In the box office at tho Columbia. Joe C. Dunn, a Boston boy, Is the advance man this year for May Irwin. Bro. Oscar Klevenaar, of Norwood, Mass., paid tbe local a visit on Sunday. Bro. John Ells, advance agent of the Grand Opera House, and Bro. James Gammon, advance agent of the Palace The- atre, entertained several members at Turn nail after the meeting. Bros. Corbett. Lloyd. Douohne, Mahar and Tracy, of tho Donnelly Bill Posting Co., are on the com- mittee at our anniversary. Bro. Geo. Collier, our delegate to tbe convention and advance agent for Stair ft Wilbur, Is located at 28 Avery street. Bro. Geo. Lewis Is at Music Hall. Bro. Bandy Munro, of the Globe The- atre, left tor Providence. Bro. Ned Curtln. the State organizer, paid a visit to Fall River Oct 28. and says the town la ripe for a union. Bros. Jewell, Judge and Farren nre the blllers at tbe Columbia. Bros. Yokes, White and Scott, of the Boston Theatre, lo- cated the eight sheet boards for country billing for that house. Notes from Local No. 11, Cincinnati.— At tbe election of officers, held on Oct 10, the following were elected: President Or- vllle Brooks; vice president Walter Thomp- son; treasurer, Hamilton Arnold; general secretary, A. P. Tlghe; financial secretary, Charles Nohl; sergeant at anna, James Neeves; business agent Walter Thompson; Central Labor Conncll delegates—David Frl- bourg, A. P. Tlghe, Walter Thompson. John Hester and Frank Brooks. The following are tbe representatives to the third annual convention to be held at Pittsburg, Dec. S: Robert Gwynn, Orvllle Brooks, Charles Nohl and George C. Murray. Bob Mathews and Edward Richards closed with the Pawnee Bill Show, and they report a prosperous sea- son. Local No. 11 gives a dance Nov. 10, and from indications It will be a great suc- cess. Robert Gwynn and Orvllle Brooks, delegates to tbe convention, are with the John Chapman Bill Posting Co. They are both fine fellows and artists in tbelr line of work. George Murray has been with all the large circuses; Charles Nohl represents the Forepaugb Stock Co., and Charley Is well known In Pittsburg as he was conected with a coal company there. Tom O'Sbea Is tbe happy father of two new "one sheets." John McFarland Is as proud as a peacock, he has something to christen In his family now. Old BUI Gray was given a happy surprise last week. In being promoted to the responsible position as superintendent of stables. Chap- man's boys presented him with a handsome rocking chair. In remembrance of bis many favors and bis rise in tbe world. Advance Agent Murray, of "Tbe Wayward Son" Co., was In town week before last. 'Note's from Local No. 3, Pittsburg.—Our infi regular meeting, In October, will be re- membered, as the home members turned out strong and quite a number of road members were In attendance. We also bad as visitors: Bros. Sheridan, of No. 4; Mcintosh, of No. 28; Tom Walsh, of No. 83, and to say that this meeting was lively would be putting it mildly as there was more enthusiasm among the boys than had ever been expressed by tbem before. Bro. D. T. Judge, of No. 3, and bis wife, returned home last week, after having rpent a very pleasant visit with his mother at Muncle, Ind. Bro. Judge says lie could not leave until be went to see If the town pump was still In the same place as when he was a boy. Bro. Frank Bums, of No. 4, Is in Pittsburg, looking after the billing of MILLARD BROS. The above 1b a cut of the original Millard Bros, (and their trained dog, Tiney), 'cycle comlques, whose act has been pronounced by managers to be one of the best of comedy bicycle acts. They recently closed a twelve weeks' engagement of parks, headlining tbe hill everywhere.. Manager Al. Read, of Riv- erside Park. Montreal, engaged them for one week, opening July 3, and held them for three consecutive weeks. They are at pre- sent one of the vaudeville features with John Hlmmeleln's Ideals. Nellie Mrflenry, in "M'liss," playing tho Bijou Oct 24. Bros. W; D. Wfie and Gus UUBtafson, of No. 3, arrived In nttsburg 10, having lust closed with the Walter L. Main Show. They left 20 for their homes at Kane, l'a., where they will work this Winter. Bra John Relnman, of No. 3, arrived home 17, having closed with the Main Show. Bro. Reln- man will rest for a short time, after which he expects to go on the road for the remain- der of the season, Notes from Local No. 24, Buffalo, N. Y.— Bro. Geo. Rellly was appointed business agent In place ot Bro. Harry Eastick, of Local No. 24, with an office at 84 E. Eagle Street. Bro. Fred Green, of Local No. 3, Pittsburg, Pa., was here last week, ahead of "On Thanksgiv- ing Day" Co., at the Academy, and put on Bro. Ed. Shanth ns an extra man. Address all mat! to Chas. L. Vincent, 358 Maryland Streot, Buffalo, N. Y. Notes from Local No. 28, Manchester, N. H.—Bro.' Provenchcr Is with the Bennett and Moulton Co. In Maine. Bro. Mcintosh Is visiting Pittsburg. President Murphy has been appointed stage manager at the Park Theatre. Bro. Ed. Meyer writes from Wln- Bted, Conn., that tbe Chas. K. Cbamplln Co., of which be Is manager, bas tbe S. R. O. sign out every week. Bro. Wm. F. Croucher, with tho "When Women Love" Co., Is touring the New England States with much success. Chas. A. Koster, of Local No, 10, was In Toledo, 0.. last week, heralding the coming of Weber & Fields' "Holt/ Tolty" to the Ly- ceum Theatre on Oct 80. Mr. Koster will next season be ahead of tbe Barnum ft Bailey Shows. Harry Coley, treasurer of the National Alliance, has been elected as one of the dele- gates to represent Local No. 2 at the con- vention. Bro. W. M. (Kid) Goodwin, of Local No. 0, who has Just closed a successful season as manager of car No. 2 of the Slg. Sautelle Show, Is In New York, preparing to take tbe road In advance of one of A. W. Dingwall's attractions Bro. George Lackas, of Local No. 2, has returned to New York after being out with circus all season, and is employed at the Man- hattan Theatre. Bro. Chas. W. Coleman, Local No. 2, New York, has Just returned from a trip through New England States and Nova Scotia as agent of A Cracker Honeymoon" Co. — Maude Leone Is leading woman with W. H. Nankevllle'B "Human Hearts" Co. World of Players. — J. V. Brock writes: "Havs Just closed a season of thirty-one weeks with, the Geyer at Griswald Co.. and bave signed to manage the stage for Lewis Grlswald's big produc- tion of -'East Lynne,' this making my third season nnder Mr. Grlswald's management Baby Viola has been signed for the pert of Little Willie. Rehearsals are now In progress and the company will open Immediately and remain In the South all Winter. Mr. Gris- wald Is putting out one of the largest pro- ductions of 'East Lynne' ever attempted. The roster will comprise thirty-two people, with a large concert band and orchestra. Other members of the company being retained are I. Conn, W. J. Hunt and J. D. Smlti.'' — Barab Tredwell reports that the "Uncle Josh Sproceby" Co. (J. B. Donahue, mana- §er, Southern Co.) played every night to . B. O. at Zanesrllle. 0., business being D. Ifc \J. Ill AHU1MUI1C. 1/., u«B,u«o «"•! phenomenally good. Ebe Joined the com pany Sept. 3. — Forrester A Mlttenthal will launch a new show early next month, entitled "Tbe Vacant Chair/ from the pen of Theodore Kremer. Forrester ft Mlttenthal also con- trol seven plays, among them being: Flor- ence Bindley, In "The Street Singer;" "A Prisoner of War," "A Midnight Marriage," and "No Wedding B ellls f or Her" and others. "The Vacant Chair" will have Its Initial production In Wllkesbarre, Pa., on Nov. 5, and will be given a metropolitan bearing shortly afterward. ._ —'Viola Napp, danseuse, baa signed with the Do Pew B.irdettl Stock for this season. — Eugenie Blair writes that she bas se- cured the entire Eastern and Canadian rights tor "Iris" and will open her tour with the play the latter part of this month. The Eastern rights contain all the territory east of Iowa, and aa far south as Virginia. Miss Blair mates that she bas engaged an exceptionally strong organization and will carry a complete new production of the play, which will Include all furniture and prop- erties. — Notes from the Thorne'Dramatic Co.: Our business in the South bas been very gratifying to all concerned. At Durham. N. C, week of Oct 10, the house was filled to Its utmost capacity, and with the excep- tion of tbe usual Tuesday night falling off, the receipts were above the standard. After two more weeks In North Carolina we Jump to Portsmouth, Va„ playing Sellers' new theatre, the Lyceum, and then go dl- icctiy North, to fill tbe remainder of the season in the big New England chain. Our company numbers fourteen people, with three men In advance. In addition to onr regular vaudeville acts we will add et the close of tbe circus season tbe largest feature act ever seen.with a repertory organization. — Charles Frohmsn will present Marie Tempest at the Criterion Theatre, London, on Nov. 12, in a new play, entltld "The Free- dom of Suzanne." Mrs. Jane Maudlin Felgei, wbo wrote "Texas," now running at the Fourteenth Street Theatre, New York, bas completed two more plays, wblcb will soon be produced. —Philip H. Ryley, comedian, of "The Tenderfoot" Co., end Daisy Lelgbton, of tbe mme company, were married at San Fran- cisco, Cal., recently. — Grace Dessler bas signed with Geo. H. Broadhurst's "Why Smith Left Home" Co., for this season. — Manager S. H. Chapman writes: "A big audience greeted Charles K. Harris and ths Ilarcourt Comedy Co., at the opera house in Dnmarlscotta, Me., Oct T. This place, mid- way between Bath and Rockland, Is getting to be a popular one night stand." — Maude Blair, leading woman of the Park Stock Co., was taken ill after the opening per- formance In Annapolis, Md., and was unablo to continue her work until tbe following Fri- day night, when she appeared as Vers, la "Moths." — Frank C. Burton closed with "'A Little Outcast" Co. (Eastern), In Cincinnati, Oct IB. — "A Game of Hearts," a play, written by Channlng Pollock, began Its third season re- cently at the Baker Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. The piece, we are Informed, scored an emphatic success. The race on machine belts Is the sensational feature of the play, and it Is said to be quite startling. — Oscar O'Sbea Is playing the leading juvenile role in support of Selma Herman, In "Wedded, But No Wife," under the man- agement ot the Fielding Amusement Co. — Vesta Stanton Is playing Mlrandy Hop- kins, In "The Billionaire" Co. — Roster of "The Slaves of the Orient" with Marian March In the stellar role: Al. S. Evans, N. E. Primrose, G. Ed. Naftzger, Hal Denton, Vic Crane, C. K. Cbllcote, Ned Lane, E. J. Llvensparger, C. W. Chester, Marian March, Effie Hunter, Nellie Beatrice, Vivian Naftzger and Amber Mole. —Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rosskam, at Sullivan, Ind., Sept 5, a son. — William Butler, ot Quaker City, 0., sends the following: "Clifford D. Worth, com- edian, late ot the Royal Pathfinders, wss probably fatally Injured In a runaway acci- dent on Oct. 18, In this city. Ho was out driving with Geo. Johnson, a non-profeslonal, when the horse became frightened at a train and upset the buggy, throwing Mr. Worth against a telephone pole, breaking his arm In two places and rendering blm unconscious. Internal Injuries were also sustained." — Norman Aronson, the father of Rudolph Aronson, the theatrical manager, died at bis home In New York City on Oct 18, from old age. He was ninety-two years old and was born In Germany. Besides his son, three daughters survive him. — We are Informed that the "A Hot Old Time" Co. has been doing a very large busi- ness In the South for tbe post three weeks. — Wilbur Mack will return to the Valla- mont Stock Co., at Wllllamsport, Pa., next Summer as leading comedian, this making his second season there. — Sam S, Bhubert announces that Ed- ward Terry will revive aeveral of his earlier successes during his forthcoming tour ot America. "The House of Burnslde," which Is now presenting in England, will be Mr. Terry's piece de reslttonce, but he will also appear in Plnero's "Sweet Lavender" and possibly In "The Woman Hater." — Lillian Russell bas signed a contract with Sam S. Shubert, by the terms of which she is to star under tbe Shubert manage- ment for five years, beginning next Decem- ber. Miss Russell's Initial vehicle will be an operatic version of "The School for Scan- dal, " written by Jobn Kendrlck Bangs and Roderlc Pcnfleld, and entitled "My Lady Teazle." Tbe music has been composed by A. Baldwin Sloan. — Chas. Tremalne has gone to Trinidad to do advance for tbe Lillian Mason Co. — Notes from the Will C. Sites Stock Co., supporting Frank Lynn: We open our sea- son Oct 81 with the following roster: Will C. Sites, manager; Thomas C. Bites, treas- urer; Sites ft Lynn, proprietors; Frank Lynn, stage manager; Oscar Bocs, stage car- penter; Frank Lynn, Will C. Sites, H. 8. Gilbert, Oscar Boes, B. H. Wlllard, Walter C. Mr, Kathenne Ksuvaugh, Annie Alli- son, Edyth Baker and Dave Baker. Our rep- ertory : "Lost In London," "Dad's Girl," "Kit Carson," "Brother Against Brother,'' "The Middle Bros.," "Eagle's Nest," "Embassy Ball" and "Boy Wanted." Our season will extend through Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, also playing one and two stands in Pennsylvania. — Lucille Eagan, who played In "Ermlnle" and "The Chaperons" recently, and J. M. Ratcltff. of "The Yankee Consul" Co., were married, Oct. 8, at the home of the brlde'a parcntB In Mt Vernon, N. Y. — Manager E. K. Kopf writes: "Thanks to the many people who answered my re cent CLiprxa advertisement for 'An Idiot Slave' Co., from which I received over 200 answers, I now bave my company complete The roster follows: E. K. Kopf, manager- Fred C. Taylor, stage director; Ed. Shantler* advance scent: Panlen West, Miss M. Rice' Geo. W. Morrison, B. A Lacy, H, c. Ban: neater, L. E. Peterson, L. B. Bead, S j Rosso, C. I. Venle, Addle Brasso, Fanny Bal lis and Rosle Marrow. The sbow Is booked through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan Fred C. Taylor, E. K. Kopf and Ed. Shantler are members of Local No. 24, National aim. nnce Bill Posters and Blllers; also of Local No. 18, T. M. A, of Buffalo, N. Y." — Frederick Backus writes that he has contracted to write a pastoral play, in four acts, for M W. Taylor. Mr. Backus states that his other play under Mr. Taylor's man- agement "Why Girls Go Wrong," Is playing to large audiences, and has scored a success The new play will be produced after the election. — Notes and roster of Charles Brecken- rWge's Stock Co.: Charles Breckenrldge sole owner; Edwin Barrle, business manager- Chas. Dozler, stage carpenter; Jack Foster' master of properties; Frank A Salisbury' agent Company: Charles Breckenrldge Ed' win Barrle, Chas. Dozler. Jack Foster t> a Salisbury, Frederick P. McCord, Francis Har- rington, Claud A Dedd, Lillian Seymoure Mabelle Williams, Allda Berten, Marie Snow- den, Mary K. Bnowden and Myrtle Shannon We received our new fancy Interior set for the lost act of "Down where the Cotton Blossoms Grow," and It Is a beauty; Also a new lithograph three aheet of Mr. Brecken- rldge. Business has been surprisingly good — After a long and serious Illness, Mrs. Adeline S. Wbestcroft has again assumed her work In connection with the Stanhope-Wheat, croft Dramatic School. — Tim Murphy next season will present e repertory consisting of "Cricket on the Hearth," "Lend Me Five Shillings," "David Garrick" and "The Rivals," with a specially chosen company, — "Happy Hooligan" Notes: The company was accorded a flattering reception on its opening Sept. 2fi, at Hoboken. The book of tuis musical comedy has been entirely reno- vated, so to speak, and tbe changes were greatly appreciated by the large audience. George Melville received an ovation at bis first appearance and by bis clever work com- pelled repetitions ot applause during tbe evening's entertainment Mr. Collins, as Clarence Conn; Jas. F. Leonard, as Michael O'Shaughnesay ; Dan Grlmmlns, as Peter Gag- genhelmer; Mamie Conway, in the character part of Bridget Morlarity; Rose Gore, as Liza, the tough girl, contributed hugely to the evening's entertainment. The Electric Comedy Four and Grace Patton and Annie Spears, vaudeville performers, and Mr. Hill's latest acquisition showed versatility and Bcored heavily whenever called upon to con- tribute. Tbe chorus proved how really neces- sary a good chorus is in productions of this kind. The song In which tbe young women appear In diamond dresses called forth burst after burst of applause. In fact such a pro- pitious opening would compel the most san- guine to expect a long and successful season. — Tom Marks, manager of the Tom Marks Stock Co., and Palmer Moore were made Eagles while playing Winnipeg, Man. — Dr. H. D. Rucker, who sailed for Europe Oct 19, paid Thb Clippbb office a visit prior to sailing. — The Auditorium, In Hussellvllle. Ky., was dedicated Tuesday evening, Oct 18, with Charlotte Burnett In "Twelfth Night. 1, — Notes from tbe "Was 8he to Blame?" Co.: Mamie Sheridan Wolford is starring under the management of E. L. Paul, In J. G. Stuttz's drama. "Whe She to Blame?' A flattering reception has been accorded to both the star and the play. Harry Hamlin and wife, Merle Davidson, are doing the heavy and character comedy, respectively. Philip J. Foute la making a hit as a char- acter comedian, In tbe part of Ebenezer. — C. 8. Primrose finished his season as railroad contractor for Gollmar Bros.' Shows Oct 8, and is now visiting at La Crosse, Wis. Mr. Primrose wll put out bis "Uncle 81 Hosklns" Co. after the election, for a sea- son of twenty weeks. — Frank L. Perry joined "The Great Way" Co. on Sept 22, as business manager. ,— Harry E. Rowe, for tbe past six seasons with the Irving French Co., Is this season with E. J. Carpenter's "A Little Outcast" Co., playing the genteel heavy. — Clara Mathes reports that her present company Is the best she has had snd that business Is good. — Notes and roster from J. S. Garslde Big 8tock Co.: Emma Warren, sole proprietor; J. S. Garslde, manager; Den Howe, stage di- rector ; Layne Morris, stage manager; Prof. Auton. leader of band: Kensll Pelrce, leader of orchestra; Herbert Shaffer, master of pro- perties; James Dufferln, stage carpenter; Harry G. Clark, advance agent. Roster of company, Including uniformed band and or- chestra : Geo. Warren, Percy Warren, Mamie De Barr, Pauline Seymour, Joe Berry, James 1'hllllps. Kris Pomltore and Geo. Tweel This company has been doing a good business, In many Instances breaking all house records. The vaudeville people In- clude : Mondane Phillips, vocalist; Tony Ratcllff, monologist, and Chas. Baker snd Laura Houston, who are being featured in their original comedy sketch, & which tbey introduce their dancing specialties and Ty- rolean warbling and yodel songs. — "Next Door" Notes: The Brothers Rover will open their season at Beaver Falls, Pa., Dec. 10, with all new special Bcenery snd a cast of all star players. "Next Door" this season Is an entirely new production, In two acts, instead of three, as It formerly was, and Includes such comedians as - Lon Moore, Shorty Maynard, Sydney Sheppard, Benny Beyer, Cyclo, . Shedman, and the Famous Royer Bros, and Stefan Sisters. Our time Is booked solid, Including seven Sunday nights. , — As previously arranged, the season of "Foxy Grandpa" closed at Richmond Oct. 29, and Joseph Hart and Carrie De Mar and the company will return to New York and be f'lven rehearsals in their new play, under Vllllam A Brady, entitled "The Country Club." — Teresa Maxwell, who waa recently a member of "Tbe Earl of Pawtueket" Co., was granted a final decree of divorce from Max- well Kallman by Supreme Court Jostles Blanchard on Oct 11. _ — AH. Leavltt business manager of tbe Russell .Bros, In "The Female Detectives," writes: "We are now In onr twelfth week of success. Since opening In New London, Conn., on Aug. 8, we nave played week stands in large cities and this week Is onr third In Greater New York. The show Is what may be termed 'a big hit' and has been praised l,y both press and public. The roster Is: Jobn Russell, James Russell, John Russell Jr., Anna Conroy Russell, Blanche Lelgbton, Antoinette Hart, Margarite M. Lewis, V. M. De 811ke, Dsvld Edwin, J. P. Tucker, Geo. Phillips, Will Hexter, Geo. Taylor and B. G. Stone." — Mrs. Esther K. Cambridge sends the following communication, which wss called forth by a recent statement to the effect that Geo. wit son Is now tbe manager of Arthur Cambridge's dramatic agency In Chicago: "My husband, Arthur G. Cam- bridge, has been an Invalid from a railway accident for the past three years and his former will known dramatic agency Is c'osed.'.' — J. Bernard Dyllyn reports success In the character of Sing Song, the Chinaman. with Geo. M. Cohan's "Little Johnny Jones" Co. The plsy will open at the Liberty The- atre, New York, Nov. 7.