The New York Clipper (November 1904)

874 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. NOVEMBEB 12. M155 (Tipper^ Anecdotes, Personalities and Coiients, CONCEBNINO ST1GE FOLK and Sometimes OTHERS BY J OSEPHINE GEO. Lillian RumcII, who, under the Bhubert management, la to lUr In a mailcal letting of "School for Scandal," under the title of "Lady Teatle," might hare filled ten com- panies, had (he so chosen, for, when the an- nouncement of the production wat made, ■he waa Immediately besieged by Korea among her profeaalon who were anxious to support her In her new musical play. A few even who bare never had an? atage experi- ence are more than willing to cast their lot with the beautiful singer. Among thla myriad of would-be supporters there was one who, after making strenuous, though rain, efforts to gain an audience with the fair queen of American opera, sought an intro- duction to one of her relatives, hoping there- by to Anally realize hla fondeat hope—a part In Hiss Russell's company. "I understand you are related to Hiss Russell," aald the aspirant, a young man, whose accent and general make up proclaimed him to be recently from the far West "Well, I're acted and sung some In our little home shows and our folks all amy that I'm cut out for an actor. I was thinking a* you're a relative of Hits Russell you might hare a little pull with her and get me Into her show." "What sort of parta can you play?" re- plied Hiss Russell's sister, highly amused at the applicant's manner. "Well, I a'pose I could at first play some ■mail part I aaw a play once, a long time ago, and, if I remember right, there was a lot of fellows that stood around at the party and drank tea. Now, couldn't you uae your Influence to get me one of them 'Sir/ parts? I'd be perfectly willing to start In one of them little ordinary 'Sir' parts." And the young aspirant went sadly away when told that all the "Sir" parta bad bees given out Frank Keenan has been rehearsing Mar- garet Anglln's new play, which, In environ- ment and personnel, Is Greek. One after- noon, at rehearsal, Keenan'a attention was attracted to the peculiar stare of a certain young "Greek," who should have had upon his face an expression of warm adoration, which the scene demanded. Instead, how- ever, he was stonily staring, with an ex- pressionless countenance, In a direction sev- eral Inches above the head of the beautiful damsel upon whom he should be showering passionate glances. "Look here, young man," aald Keenan, "don't you realize the meaning of thla acene!" "Certainly," waa the reply, "and I'm try- ing to Impersonate my part In true classic manner. All the Grecian statuary that I're ever seen have the Grecian stare that I've got down pretty fine, for I've cultivated it before the mirror ever since I got the part." "Well, if you're going to keep the part," aald Keenan dryly, "you'll have to uncultl- vate that classic Grecian stare of yours and get a real live expression on your face— you're not a piece of Greek statuary In this play, you know, In this you're a live lover." • "He, Him and I" Is one of Wlllard Hoi- comb's biggest "screamers." Hurtlg A Sea- mon are the producers, while comedians Blckel, Watson and Wroth each play, re- spectively, the Dutch, tramp and Irish parts. Mar Hoffman has put into the little farce some of his most excellent musical numbers, which are capitally rendered by the trio of fun makers. The advance man, H. A. D'Arcy, attended one of the last rehearsals In order to get good advertising points from the play with which to exploit it He laughed with the others at all the comedy points which came, volley after volley, until the very end, then, In summing up what he was to give out for advertising, realised all at-once that the play, though excitingly carrying the auditor along throughout Its duration, positively had no plot "Look here, Wlllard," be exclaimed to the author, "what am I to aay about your farce— It has no plot, and you can't exploit a play without a plot." "Well, well, that'a so, now you speak of It," said Holcomb. "I didn't realise that fact until you Just called my attention to It We'll have to have a plot, surety—I'll have it ready for you In two minutes." And at the expiration of that time nolcomb handed over to D'Arcy the plot of the farce, written after the play waa wltbln a few houra of a production, which goes to show, as has since been proved by the big hit of the piece, that a real plot these latter days Is not absolutely necessary to success, V 8am M. Dawson, business manager of the Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, relates a case of monumental assurance, commonly known as "gall," on the part et a well dressed, well appearing young man, who ap- proached the box office window the other evening. "la Hlas in the company that'a playing here,?" he asked of Joseph Kernan, the treasurer. On being Informed In the Inflrmatlve, he then said: "I'd like an envelope and a sheet of paper, please," at which request the obliging treas- urer handed out the desired stationery, with the Idea that the applicant for it perhaps had an Important message to send to the actress. After writing a few words, he sealed and addressed the envelope, and hand- ing It to Kernan, aald: 'Tsfce that beck en the *tagt, please, and five It to *»y lady rrlend I bin a suppsr engsgement with her and wanted her to know where to meet me after thl perform- ance." As the young man had purchased no tickets and the "house" waa nnder no obli- gations to accommodate him, hla presump- tion waa coldly met by the treasurer, and he departed with many mutterlngs concerning the unobliging service at the Honumental. • "That new St. Regis Hotel must have cost a pile of money to build and furnish," said Eddie Foy the other day as be and a brother comedian were passing that hotel, the fame of which rests upon the terrifically high prices which guests are called upon to pay there. "I wish I had money enough to buy one like It," he added retrospectively. "Why," said hla friend, "what wonld yon, an actor, do with a hotel like the St Regis? you wouldn't know bow to run It" "I know I wouldn't," said Foy, with one of bis serio-comic looks, "I didn't wish for the hotel, I merely observed that I'd" Hke the money." 9 It Is related of Stuart Robson that a cer- tain newspaper pnbllshed, through an Inad- vertence, a pardrrapb wh'.ch had been pre- pared to quickly Insert In case of the death of the actor, which was not unlikely at the time, aa he was dangerously tit Upon his safe recovery a friend laughingly handed him the omlnoua clipping, which be bad preserved. After reading and joining In the laugh, Robson seated himself at a desk and penned a short letter to the editor of the newspaper, which, however, had after- wards published a correction of the para- graph. "Dear Sir, (wrote the comedian) I wish to correct a few discrepancies in your kind obituary of me, published In a recent date of your esteemed paper. The cause of my death was not typhoid fever, and I'm living In hopes that It never will be; I was not born in Buffalo, aa you erroneously stated; I am not an eminent tragedian—only a comedian, though I've had aspirations, like all comedians, to be a tragedian, and I'm not leaving a large family to mourn my loss, as your paragrapher writes." A fatherly looking conductor on a Poll- man waa once talking with Hands Adams concerning her profession. During the short conversation the fact waa mentioned of the delicate appearing little actress having played her part In "The Little Minister" for three years, "and I'm tired of It," said she, "It has grown to be so monotonous." "Then, why don't you get another Job?" solicitously Inquired the fatherly conductor, evidently having no conception of the reasons which govern the length of time a star may play a part. World of Players. — Selby Comedy Co. Notes: Despite numer- ous campaign rallies, railroad excursions and several other counter attractions, this com- §env continues to do a most satisfactory uslness. New plays are constantly being added to our repertory, which now consists of twelve productions. Ward and Warder. the well known Southern singers. Joined last week, and are proving big drawing cards. That the company Is giving the best of satis- faction Is proven by the excellent press no- tices and return dates that we have received wherever the company has appeared. Our three weeks' stay among the Thousand Is- lands, which Included many enjoyable boat rides, hunting and fishing excursions and other local attractions, waa thoroughly en- Joyed by all. —Will H. Fields writes: "I am In my eighth week as Solly Cohen, In H. W. Tay- lor's big scenic production, 'Why Women Sin,' doing the comedy role end my spe- cialty In the third act. which is a success everywhere. I will go back In vaudeville at the close of my season with this company." — Herbert Miller, late leading man of "The Span of Life*' Co., sailed for London recently. He will tour through the provinces. — Notes from the German Llllputlans (Tschndi's): We opened the season at Belolt, Wis., to a very pleasing business, carrying eighteen people, band and orchestra. The company Is much stronger than last season, and the play la entirely changed. Boater Includes: J. U. Tschudl, owner and manager; 8. E. Beattle, treasurer and advance; C. R. Tschudl, owner and manager; ..treasurer and advance; C. R. Smith, Prof.' H. Lanzner'a World'a Fair Band MR. AND MRS. GEO. H. WILSON Are two of the most expert dancers In thla country and they have plenty of dates booked ahead. Hr. Wilson Is styled "The Kins of Dancers." He Is also director and head of the Wilson School of Stuge Dancing, Vaude- ville and Dramatic Art, In New York City, which has received the endorsement of many prominent managers and performers. — Notes from the Hunt Stock Co.: "We opened the present tonr Aug. 2-4, 1904. at Coldwater, Mich., and have met with uniform success all along the line, having confined our route to Indiana, upper and lower Michigan and Wisconsin. The company Is almost the seme at present as It was on the opening day, which spears worlds for the management. Our fair dates this Fail huve been great with time always at ad- vanced prices. The first accident to the show happened during our engagement at Charlotte. Fire started In the ladles dressing room. The quick and efficient work of the fire depart- ment put an end to what might have been a serious fire. All of the clothes of the lady members were destroyed by fire or chemicals, but at night the show went on as usual. Dur- ing the same engagement the celebrated Dev- lin Zouaves, who were the leading attraction at the fair being held that week, kindly con- sented to do their act at one of our perform- ances, Thursday night the stage was cleared after the first act and for twenty minutes the large audience was held In admiration by the beautiful and intricate evolutions performed in graceful and military precision. The Dev- lin Zouaves are a fine body of men and a credit to the college they represent, the Dev- lin Business College of Jackson, Mich. Hr. Hunt opens his 'Monte Crlsto' show about Jan. 6, and Hr. and Mrs. Hunt will play the leading roles. The Hunt Stock will be under the management of B. H, Klllmar, the pres- ent business manager. This Is Hr. Klllmar's third year with Mr. Hunt The roster Is ss follows: U, A. Hunt, C. R. Hunt, B. H. Klll- mar, Geo. R. Taylor. Will II. Grtffln, L. U. Coppens, E. A. Calkins, Frank Harrington, Tercy Quln, Chas. Spears, Claude McDonald, Oscar Mannershom, Jac. Illlg, Clyde Vender- burg, Eugenia Mills, Jessie Taylor, Nora Fltx- glbbon, Marie Fltsglbbon and Kate Fltsg'b- bon." — Ollle Shelton writes: "The Sheltons closed Oct 22 with the Terry Co., owing to the Illness of my wife. I will have a quar- tette with Stetson's 'D. T. c Co. for the of the THE UNIQUE TRIO, Hagan, La Petite Alma and Hagan, comedy sketch trio, whose pictures appear above, are fast coming to the front in vaudeville. La Petite Alma began her stage career at the age of five years, and has appeared In several stock companies, Including Percy HaaweU's, at the Lafayette Square Opera House, Wash- ington, where she "played Georgia, In "Frou Frou j" Frederick G. Berger, Sarand Berger, Otis Harlan, In "A Brass Monkey;" Chase's Musical Comedy Stock Co., "Little Bed Riding Hood," little Eva, In "uncle Tom's Cabin" (stock) and has plsyed the leading vaude- ville houses of the country. Including Chase's, Baltimore, Md., Chase's, Washington, D. C, and Glen Echo Amphitheatre. She has now Joined handa with the well known Hagan Bros., singers and acrobatic dancers, who present their own compositions. Since Join- ing bands the Hagan Bros, have written a new twenty minute act, Introducing singing, toe dancing, contortion and acrobatics, which made a pronounced success at the Casino Theatre, Ocean City, Md. They bave Just closed a season of Summer parks through Michigan and Canada. — Master Le Roy E. Sumner, of "Her Had Marriage" Co., was thrown from bis horse st Atlantic City recently and severely In- jured. He waa aent to his home in Provi- dence, R. I., where he is rapidly recovering. — "Hans Hansen" Notes: Frank Fehlman, trap drummer. Is now In bis second season with the show. Hr. and Mrs. S. H. Buchanan are also with us, Hr. Buchanan playing cor- net in the band and orchestra and Mrs. Buch- anan playing the role of Lessle. They are booked for next Summer for a circuit of parks in their novelty muslcsl act Business Is good and Tux Old Reliable Is with us every week. — Ollle Eaton, who has been 111 since July IT, Is recovering and hopes to leave St. Luke's Hospital, at Davenport la., shortly. It will be several weeks before she will be able to resume work. — W. C. Elmendorf, business manager of "Her Mad Marriage" Co., retired from that organization Oct 15, at Providence. B. I. — Notes from the Corlnne Runkel Stock Co.: We opened our season at Hnskegon, Mich,, Oct. 80 with special printing and a carload of scenery for the following plays: "The Slave Girl," "A Daughter of Denmark," "For Hearth and Home," "The Little Rebel," "A House of Too Much Trouble," "A Strange Girl" and "Cinderella." The roster Is as fol- lows : H. K. Hexter, proprietor and manager; U. Runkel, advance; It. F. Meyers, business manager; F. G. Parry, stage director; Geo. M. Fee, stage carpenter and electrician; Jack Guthorn, master of properties; Geo. Bare- shlde, musical director; Bernard Fairfax, Crag Roylston, F. G. Parry, Jack Norman, Clarence Leewood, Geo. M. Fee, Jack Gut- horn, David Runkel, Corlnne Runkel, Annette Marshall, Elyslan Holmes, Ella Brlce, Vivian Carson. Etta Rose and our little mascot "Baby" Hlgnon. The vaudeville entertain- ment la furnished by: The Runkels, "The Comedian and the Dainty Soubrette;" Nor- man and Brlce, in "Hooligan and the Hald;" Geo. U. Fee, baritone singer; Vivian Carson, singing and dancing comedienne, and the Sis- ters Violet We also carry a moving picture and Illustrated song machine. — Richard C Maddox, singing comedian, Is In his thirty-seventh week as leading come- dian of the Murray Comedy Co., and la pro- ducing seven new dialect specialties, which are the biggest successes of bis career. — Roscoe and Sims, musical comedians, are touring the State of Wisconsin with their own company, making three nights and one week stands, producing all royalty plays. They carry a band of twelve people and an ectlog company of eleven people. — r. E. Blanchard writes: "My Cliffs* 'ad.' of recent date, brought me several good offers. They were declined, however, for I decided to remain with the Hyrkle-Harder Co." — Jean Foxcroft closed with the Down- ing, Cbakers, Kasmlr Co., In support of Lew Benedict, and will rejoin Davenport's Farce Comedy Co. Nov. IT, for characters and hla specialty. — Notes from Mattlce Stock Co.: Business was never better and we are packing them In from far and near. Vincent McDonald Is making a decided hit In his ballads. The manager ta well pleased with hla company, and thinks he'll make a quick Jumpthrough the Bouth, taking In Pennsylvania, west Vlr- glnla^Vlrglnla and Tennessee. — waiter Parr, Fred Montague and Mar- garet Bourse go with "Escaped from Sing — Louts Hutdener gees with the Auld- Belgarde Repertory Co. — Eleanor Browning has withdrawn from "Escaped from the Harem." — Habel Hawthorne and Jeaste Grlswold have joined hands and are with "The Streets of New York" Co., doing their specialty and playing parts Mlsa Grlswold la playing characters and Hiss Hswthorne the leads. Their act they write, Is taking four and five encores nightly. — Mamie Lincoln Plxley Is scoring a suc- cess with the "New York Day by Day" Co., in the title role aad her singing and dancing specialty. and Orchestra, Oscar Luttrlnger, G. H. White, A Vassa, John Frank, Jule Dell, Lola Cox, Marie BarralL Pearl K. Poole, Jennie Tlanlta, George Tlanlta, Jack Dion, Gus Anderson, George Beach, Gus Alexander. — Delia Prlngle writes: "I was granted a divorce from G. Faith Adams on Oct 8, at my home In Knorvllle, Is. In the division of the property snd real estate Hr. Adams deeded me his share of the eighty acre farm, the Summer home In town, called The Mapels,' all the nouhesold furniture, live stock, horses, cows, all the ahow property, rights and titles of the Delia Prlngle Co. Mr. Adams retained the private car, ^Della,' and half of the money that was In the bank. Hr. Adams has been conducting excursions on the private car to the World's Fair, St Louis, and I have spent the entire Summer in Knoxvllie." — Ada Gilford, who has been connected with prominent operatic and farce comedy organizations in the past three seasons, writes that she will be seen In dramatic roles In future. She !s this season playing Lena, In Melville B. Raymond's production of "Ari- zona." — Bert Jarvls, cornet soloist with the Ed. F. Davis "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co., met with a painful accident recently while on parade, in Westfleld, N. 1'., having been run over by a team attached to a heavy wagon. The wagon passed over his body, fracturing several ribe, breaking bis little linger ana lascerating his face badly. — Notes from "Eben Holden" Co.: We are doing big business everywhere and pleasing the people. Our production is complete In every detail and we bave the following well balanced company: Henry Horton, SamuelD. Merrill, Chas D. Chapman. Arthur B. Jen- nings, Wm. Gillette, Austin Conroy, Chas, Wiggins, John J. Clark, Ruth Underwood, Blanch Kendall, Acele Leonard and Theodole Thaylor. We are booked solid to the Pacific coast and back. Everything Indicates a pros- perous and pleasant season. — Herry Van, Clytle Berkley and Baby Jim are In Waterloo, la., for the rest of the Winter season, Mr. Van is musical director there and Clytle Barkley is singing illus- trated songs st Johnson's Electric Theatre. — Hanager T. M. Jordan has resigned his position as manager of the Schwartz Opera House, Waakegan, III. He Is succeeded by Robert Fulton, s resident of the town. Hr. Fulton was formerly leader of the orchestra at that house. c' AMELIA BARLEOX Was born In Chicago, and for several seasons was connected with the musical college of that city. Her clever work at that Institu- tion secured for her an engagement with E. H. Sothern, of whose company she was a member for two seasons. Hiss Barieon is at present appearing In vaudeville with John Jack and Company. — Roster of the Lillian Douglass Co.: R L. Strader, business manager; Jack Parsons, stage manager; J. 8. Plttman, leader of or- chestra ; Lillian Douglass, Jack Parsons, Carl Copeland, Mabel Derringer, Theo Wyrlck, Zlt- tella Hood. Leonora Blckeraon, Allen Wish- ert Effle Wlehert Wade Hamilton and Jen Morgan. Business la big, and return dates are offered all along the line. — Notea from Dr. Morgan's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co.: We are playing to capacity all along the line. Show Is giving great satis- faction. Ten horses, two ponies and three donkeys move the show. Our parade Is like a circus, and creates a favorable expression everywhere we play. — Frank Boawnrtb, the veteran actor, writes: "I closed with Eller's company at the end of the tenting season, which has been a very successful one of thirty weeks, st tho same time closing a professional career of fifty-two years, Nov. 1, at South HcAllster, Ind. I am going Into the mining business at Boqulllas, Mexico. It Is my intention to re- side In Southern Texas, near Boqulllas, on the Rio Grande River. Eller's company of twenty-eight people and two palace cars nave successfully toured Illinois, Wisconsin, North snd South Dakota, lows, Nebraska, Kansas. Colorado, Oklahoma snd Indian Territory, and have not failed to secure Thi Old Rb- liabli each week and keep abreast of the times in the amusement line. Teds Cliffs* reaches everywhere and la a welcome guest" — Basel wise has retired from "A runny Side of Life" Co. — Maurice Stanford and Emily Smiley have withdrawn from the De Haven Stock Co.. with which they were playing the leads and heavies. — The Ben F. Mack Stock Co. opened at Laconla. N. H., Oct 17, and report business as excellent. — Mrs. Frank Davis goes with "Hand Huller." •—Cameron Clemens, who hsa been con- fined to hla bed for some time with inflamma- tory rheumatism, la dangerously 111 at his home la Dinasstsc. — Carl M. Dal ton, who la directing Hinnle McYlcker's Western tour, writes: *"The com- 8any Is doing a very satisfactory business arongh the middle West We now number eleven people, with H. L. Maxwell in ad- vance, we received over two hundred and fifty answers to our last Ciipru ad., and The Woman In Blue,' with Utnnle McVlcker In the title role. Is making good everywhere. On our jump from Blue Earth, Minn., to Hampton, la., Hr. Maxwell made arrange- ments with the officials of the Iowa Central Railway to run a special coach on their early morning freight to get the company In on time for the performance. In a pouring rain we transferred at Algona, la., and found a passenger coach Instead of a caboose to ride In. The roster remains the same ss at the opening of the season, with the fol- lowing people In support of Miss McVlcker: Bert Hampton, Harry Brown, Fred Mantel!, Chas. Richards, I. M. McVlckers, Verna Dalton. Laura Hampton and Bazelle Russell." — W. S. Ungulre, the general advertising and excursion agent of Pain's "Last Days of Pompeii," closed .with that company at Waco, Tex., Oct 17. Hr. Uagulre con- templates organizing a company to tour Northern New York and Canada. — Notes from "Why Women Sin" Co.: "Business with this attraction continues ex- cellent We are now on the Chamber! In A Harrington circuit Managers and press are loud in their praise at the way the play Is staged. We have not had a rehearsal since starting out and everybody Is enjoying the best of health. At a recent banquet given by the company In honor of the third ann<- versary of our manager. Jake B. Hurray, Hr. Alyn presented him with a solid gold watch and chain. Our general representative, W. 0. Edmunds, has booked this attraction solid to the coast and back." — Roster of Western "Qulncy Adams Saw- yer" Co.: Frank M. Morgan, manager; Rob- ert J. Mercer, advance representative; Wil- liam A Williams, EL 8. Anderson, Ezra C. Honroe, Fred W. Hartmann, Geo. W. Ham- mond, w. P. Nannery, B. H. Vemey, W. P. Plummer, Paul Linton, Viola Armstrong, Clara Coleman, Edith Wright Phyllis Bost- wlck, Helen E. Butler, Mabel Stafflln, Mrs. Frank A Tannehlll, Elizabeth Wilson, 81 Merrltt, scenic artist; Robert Gillie, master of properties; Walter Carmlchael, electri- cian. —W. EL La Rose, of "The Midnight Flyer" Co., writes: "At a special meeting of the Owasso, Mich., Aerie No. 861, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Herbert K. Nob- lette, F. 0. Rice snd I, of Ed. Anderson's •Midnight Flyer* Co,, took the obligations and became full fledged Eagles. The Eagles were out In full force and President Quiet occupied his chair. The aerie, although very young, la one of the strongest In the State of Michigan. After the Initiation waa over an elegant luncheon was served, speeches were made and great jollity followed, the new Eaglea doing their share of the enter- taining/* — Jas. B. Hackle writes: '"Grimes' Cel- lar Door' le doing s good business on the "Bread Basket circuit* which Includes. Brain- erd, Crookston, Grand Forks, Grafton, Winni- peg, Fargo and North Dakota, on the North- ern Pacific. The company numbers eighteen people, Including the Five Onrl Family, Jug- glers and globe runners, and a hit at every place we play. Hy route Is booked solid to the coast, playing Thanksgiving week at Port- land, Ore., with a week at Seattle, Wash., and Christmas at Salt Lake City, then a trip over the Sliver circuit of Peter McCourt, laying New Year's day (Sunday) at Victor. lot., then week of Jan. 15 at Denver, at the New Curtis Street Theatre, then down through Oklahoma Territory Into Texas, play- ing the Greenwall circuit of the best thea- tres In the South. W. F. Flack Is not con- nected with this company, he having resigned to take the advance of 'Princess Chic,' using bis trick dog, Dan, for a novelty. .Things are booming In the West" — Joe Welch closes his sesson In "The Peddler," under Sullivan. Harris & Woods' management Nov. 6, and continues bis sea- son under Stair A Nlcolai's management. — Agnes Carlton has left "The Lights of Home" Co. — Wallace Shaw, after a tour of two veara with the Frawley Dramatic Co. through In- dia, Africa, Australia, etc., will arrive in this city shortly. — Notes from the Uyers Stock Co., feat- uring Rosabele Leslie: Our business con- tinues up to the usual standard, being greatly in excess of what we anticipated at the open- ing. Indicating that the show Is more than making good. Our repertory Is pronounced one of the strongest at popular prices, being all standard royalty bills, the rights to which we control exclusively In our ter- ritory. It Includes the following plays: "The Black Hand," "Beware of Men," "The Sign of the Four," "At Cozy Corners," Hans Enemy," "On the Stroke of Twelve," "A Woman's Victory," "Her Brother's Crime, "The Temptation of Sin" and "East Lvnne. We were obliged to lay off three days In the week of Oct 24, owing to the closing of the house at Phlllpsburg, Fa. ___ ___ — Josephine Sabel was an added feature with the Fenberg Stock Co. during tbelr en- fagement at Lawrence, Mass., week of Oct 7. Nellie Blanchard replaced Marie Gilmer for leading business with this company, open- ing at Gloucester, Mass., Oct. 24. — Notes and roster of the Wilson-Water- man two stock companies, playing indefinite engagements at the Empire Theatre, Hous- ton, Tex* and at Bush Temple, Dallas, Tex. This Is the eleventh week of both companies and business haB been exceptionally good. noBter of company No. 1: Wilson A Water- man, proprietors; Claude T. Prescott, man- ager ; Rose Hayo, Ylneta Elton, Miss Adelyn, Lois Hcrldeth. Jos. De Steflnl, J. R. Ecbeza- bal, Claude T. Prescott, Harry English. H. B. Chase, Roy Joues, Bruce Rinsldo snd J. 1* Edwards. Company No. 2: Effle Hext, Hettie Bernard Chase, Katherlne B. Glenn. Ray- mond Whltaker, Frederic Lorraine, Harold Cornell. Lee King, Jack J. Flynne, J. Harry Knowles and Phil Davis. Every production Is mounted with special scenery and effects and classic productlona are staged. Messrs. Wilson A Waterman have the Empire lae- atre leased, and It will be the home or Houston's moat popular stock company. They have aleo leased a circuit of parks for their Summer season. ,.. „. — Maude Leone Is leading woman with w. E. Nankevllle's "Human Hearta" Co. (West- ern). . — The following people hsve been engaged for Fred C. Taylor's scenic production, An Idiot Slave:" E. K'Kopf, business manager, Edwin Shantler, advertising agent; Pauline West Margaret Rice, Addle Brasseau, L. »• Head, H. C. Bannister, U. 8. Allen, Karl Len- ham, Geo. W. Morrison and R. B. Lacy. The company will carry special scenery for each set and have a foil complement of special pictorial printing, consisting of sixteen differ- ent kinds. — H. M. Belss WTltes that he has reor- ganized hla big musical extravaganza, a Clrcna Dsy," snd hss booked s route of thirty weeks In all the best one night stands. Ros- ter: H. H. Belss, proprietor; Wash Hartin, business manager; fit. B. Wood, musical di- rector ; Morton and Diamond, Geo. Gebhardt Al. Wilson, Joe Golden, Geo. Lannlng, Alice Jennings, Madeline West Emily 8t Cls:r, Ruby Carr, May Anderson, Annie Davis, Hst- tle Perry, Florence Green and May Sweeney. — Frank M. Wlllard, formerly with the John E. Parkes Repertory Co., baa signed with the Ault-Belgarde Amusement Co. — Lyons and Lyons, after a successful trp through the Northwest territories with the National Stock Co., have Joined Harks Bros. A No. 1 Co., doing their singingand dancing specialties and plaj^ng parts, t .-. : 1 ■