The New York Clipper (April 1905)

Apbil 8. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 167 ti i last meeting of the London County Conn- ..'■{ it waa aereed to let the vacant alte for It;, year*. The area la about 13,000 square # f -it, Last Monday, at the Alhambra, the famona Ft nnlsh dancer. Carmen de Fay a, made her rrncarance before an English audience. She *. s supported by Benor Aragon and appeared I ulgl Dell Oro, the musical wonder, arrived In London from America a week or more ago, oud will open at the London Hippodrome on April 10. sir. Bell Oro la well and favorably known to many Americans, as he was con- noted with Thatcher, Primrose and West, onil he did a featnre musical act In the mranany at the time were Cbouncey Olcott, Frank Howard, 3. P. O'Keefe, Bart Shepard and Hanks Winter. i hung Ling Soo completed, last Saturday ni"ht, a three months engagement at the Hippodrome, and Is this week at the Palace Theatre, Bordesley. The Chinese conlnrer Is to be congratulated on the remarkable auc- cp'x he had while he waa at the Hippodrome. lie was certainly a big drawing card for the latter place of amusement. O. K. Sato began a four weeks* eorage- ment at the Palace Theatre last Monday night, and from the atart be made a hit with the audience. During the paat season there baa been quite a few jugglers at this house, but none as funny as O. K. Mr. Sato will probably return to America nert Bummer to remain in that country (or • year. ' t^ 8 ^? 8 ?• 9l ,aa ' manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, writes as follows from Purls: "It looks aa though the show was gomg to catch on here air right Wherever you see a stand of bills you see a crowd of people atnrlnc with open mouthed amaze- ment, and Immense crowds are peeping through the pickets at the erection of the canvas city. We are located at Champs Jlan>. between the Qallerle de Machines and the Elfei Tower. Col. Codv arrived March 13,1and Is looking splendid." The Earl of Rossyla waa married to Anna Itcihlnson, an American actress, March 21. Mlsa Bobtnr-on Is a native of Minneapolis, and la bald to be a very beautiful woman. She made her stage debut In New York In 1890, under Charles Frohman, appearing In KATHRYN OSiEIlMiX. The above Is a reproduction of Mlsa Ostermaa's latest photograph, and It Is considered one of the most novel pictures ever taken of an actress, showing three views and ex- pressions In the same photograph. Miss Osterman has bad more original pictures taken than any actress on the American stage. The frames of pictures and lithograph work she uses will testify that besides being a clever actress, she baa many new Tdeaa regarding photography. She la at present In vaudeville, playing "Emma's Dilemma," which Is the best one act play she ever had, and one of the best In vaudeville. Next season Mlsa Osterman will present herself in a new comedy by Chris, Bernard and Mark B. Swan, called "The Girl That Looks Like Me." The piece was tried last August and made a big hit, and the only reason abe Is not out with It this season Is the fact that she had thirty-live weeks booked In vaudeville. The following acta are to go to South Af- rica the coming Summer: Herbert and Caron, McDonough and Huntington, Phil and Nettle Peters, O'Kourk and Burnett, Burton and Brooks, Marsh and Zartella, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Valmore and Horton, Leona Ander- son, Pierce and Mazle, Stlne Eretto Family and the Doherty Sisters. Many of the acta will appear In London before the South Af- rican engagements. Mr. Hyman's representa- tive Informs me that Billy Single Clifford was alao booked, but canceled. Consul 11, said to be the cleverest of all trained cblpanzeea, and announced to appear next montht In London, has been Insured for quite a sum of money on a 20 per cent, pre- mium. Frank Boatock, Consul's manager, hopes to be able to teach Consul 11 to talk. He affirms that already his pet can under- stand words not Intended for his hearing. Bosalre and Doreto are now In the sixth week of tbeir first European tour. This week they are at the Hippodrome, St. Helens, with Brighton to follow. They Inform me that they have top-lined every bill on which they have played. The following arrived from South Africa last Saturday morning: Belle Stewart and Dave Fltzgibbon, Casino Comedy Four, for- merly the Gotham Comedy Four; C. M. Har- ris and wife, J. Cavanaugh, J. Berry, J. Mag- era and wife, Howard and St. Clair, George Blpon and VI Holmes. The Tossing Austins write as follows from Amsterdam, Holland: "We opened here for fif- teen days beginning March 16, at the Circus Carre, Amsterdam. It Is not a circus, but at one time It was built for an Indoor circus, and la now a beautiful theatre, one of the finest on the continent. Amsterdam Is a fine city and reminds one of Spotless Town. Newhouse and Ward, who haTC been in Europe for several years, are on the bill with us. They expect to sail for the United States after this engagement We go from here to Copenhagen, Denmark, to Scam Thea- tre for the month of April." Billy Forrcll, who Introduced the cake walk to the English audiences, Is dollghtlng the natives of Leeds with his clever story telling and singing, not forgetting a few choice steps. Mr. Farrell recently said "When I see the things that are called cake walks by those who pretend to show the public what a cake walk really Is, I often say to myself, If I am responsible for all this then may the Lord forgive me." He la having a three weeks' run at Leeds. Frank Bernard and company were a de- cided good feature of the Middlesex bill last week and came In for deserved applause. The admirable actor, K. A, Roberts, whose "Dick Turpla" has been one of the big acts at the Coliseum, is suffering from a nervous breakdown. He hopes, however, that a sea trip will render him lit again la two or three weeks, The Four Lukens will not go to Marseilles, France, as stated In a previous letter. They would not sign the contract. They open in another week on the Brill and Graydon tour, otter which they will come to the Palace The- atre for a four weeks' stay, opening at the lat- ter bouse April 24. Ten weeks at the Empire, four at the Coliseum and four at tbe Palace Is a record to talk about. The Palace salary Is also a record breaker for this house. Winona Winter and Wm. H. Banks are very bUBy rehearsing a new sketcb which Hugh Stanton haB prepared for them. The new sketch gives Miss Winter plenty of scope to display her talent, which Is varied In the extreme. When the act la In ifaapo It Is very likely that the daughter and father may appear at the Palace. Frankle Bailey, the well known show girl of America, la In town with the following ~oung ladles: Mable Lynn, Mae Sherwood, 'less Averell, Violet Handy and Bena Hoff- mann. They are rehearsing daily at the Palace an act Which Is said to be clever. It consists of cake walking and of other things American. ."An exceedingly smart American turn la placed at tbe bottom of the bill at the Not- tingham Empire this week." This Is the way a Nottingham paper speaks of Hale and Frances. Tbe clever boop rollers are not only receiving good press notices In every Jirovlnclal town, but they are alao tbe sub- ects of long Interviews. A Leicester paper gave them a column and a half Int-rview which waa very Interesting. "Shenandoah," and afterward figured In other popular plays. After the first few years of her theatrical career Mlsa Robinson lived a great deal In Paris and London, and her only appearance on tbe London stage was In "The Undercurrent," three or four years ago. U PI HOGElt IMHOF Una, by his consistent and legitimate methods of portraying an Irish character, risen to tbe topmost rank as a character comedian. He was born April 15, 18T5, at Rock Island, III., and entered tbe show business at an early age. Having had a vast experience, he la fitted for most any branch of the business. Mr. Imfaof Is In his third season with Bob Manchester & Gus Hill's Vanity Fair Co., with wblch he is principal comedian, and has signed for a number or years more with the same firm. He Is a member of several of the more prominent orders, being a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Mecca Temple of the Mystic Shrine. At present Mr. Imhof Is presenting for a spe- cialty "The Doings of Doctor Louder," work- ing In conjunction with Suzanne Corlnne (Sirs. Imhof) and Hugh L. Conn. Tbe mati- nee performance May 0, at tbe Dewey The- atre, New York, will be the one thousandth performance of Mr. Imhof in the character of Casey, In which character he has won hlgb praise from press and public. Patiflepille and minstrel. Lillian Lbiohton and company Inform us that they are booked solid for fourteen weeks, beginning March 27, at the Grand Theatre, Joliet, ill., with Family Theatre, E. St Louis; Main Street Theatre, Peoria; Empire, Springfield; Crystal, Milwaukee; Unique, Minneapolis: BIJou, Dubuque, two weeks; Dominion, Winnipeg, wltb Toledo, Grand Kaplds and London, Can., to fellow. Indica- tions at present are that the sketch written for them by John H. W. Byrne, will be a great success, as It Is full of bright lines, laughable situations, and has a particularly strong finish. Al, Anderson and J. Hamilton Qoinus ("Colored Kings of Comedy"), were Clippbb callers, and report that they have had suc- cess everywhere with their new comedy act They are now on the Proctor circuit. Nellii Howard, who bas been with the Lyman Twins the past six seasons, is III with Inflammatory rheumatism, at Flora Gardiner Ulliig'e, Mt Vernon, Ind. _ Cham,™ Wilkbns writes: "I closed with Dockatider'a Minstrels March 18, at the Broadway Theatre, Brooklyn, and have Joined hand* with Frank Williamson. We will toon be seen In vaudeville, doing our own original duet of Efa Safe Dill rag time singing and dancing act, also Introducing a new Idea of 'Darktown Tragedy act We will be known as Williamson' and Stone." Kittib O'Hbibn, of O'Brien and Dvnlo, writes: "We opened on the Proctor circuit Monday, March 27, and were a. decided suc- cess In our refined Irish comedy sketch, 'Nora's Fortune.' the story of an Irish ser- vant girl who falls heiress to millions. I am assisted In a clever manner by Llzctte Dunlo, 'The American Beauty.'" Mb. and Mas. Kued Cai.dwbia report meet- ing wtb success with their new dancing act. Geoboia Cunningham, now of the Revere Sisters, met with an accident while playing an engagement at Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre, breaking her ankle. The team waa obliged to cancel tbe other of the Proctor houses, also Poll's circuit and all other work. _ Whiib platino Pmc, Ind., with the Wm. H. West's Big Jubilee Minstrels, Wayne O. Christy. Harry Talt, Wm. Lavelette, Joe Lavelette, Wm. Wormell, Victor Rolland, Daniel Plauff, Andrew Kelly and Joe Mc- Devltt were Initiated Into the Eagles, Aerie 2E)8> ■ West, Welch and West have Joined bands and bave many good houses booked, opening In Pawtncket, R. I„ In April. They have Just finished with the Howard Imperial Co., wltb which they were featured. Bxbnb and Wist have played the last five weeks In lower California, and were held over an extra week In both Los Angeles and San Diego. In the latter place they visited the Ostrich Farm and tbe City of Tents, at Coronado Beach. They are booked solid in the West until their Eastern work begins, Aug. 28, with a return date at Tony Pastor's. Q. Molasso sailed for Europe March 23. He will return after a few weeks spent abroad. Manacikr Jakb Rosenthal, of the Bijou Vaudeville Theatre, Dubuque, la., will put out two road shows the coming Summer— Cora Beckwlth. the swimmer, wltb an en- tirely new outfit, and "Gay," the Jail breaker, or "shackle king." The Great Gay has been a big success In vaudeville tbe past Winter and will be one of the novelties for street fair and carnival attractions. The "Gay" out- fit Is entirely new, Including a 25 by 70 canvas, equipped with special scenery and opera chairs. Special printing Is being made for both shows. The BIJou Theatre, Dubuque, la., Is playing two shows dally, excepting Sundays, and no Monday matinee. Manager Rosenthal plays six acts and the klnodrome, and Is giving excellent satisfaction, to large audiences. The BIJou seats one thousand people. Inez Scott writes: "I opened at the Star Tbeatre, Portland. Ore., March 13. My act la a big success out here. Habdx Thomson writes: "I have been very busy of late, playing clubs, lodges and a few theatres, and I still hold my position as 'Mayor of the Bowery.' I expect to play tbe Keltlf, also the Proctor circuits next season " Rica and Pbevost sailed for Europe March 21, for an engagement of six months, to open April 1, in Paris, under the management of B. Obermeycr. John W. Voobl's B?a Citt Minstrels appeared at the May Otira House, l'iqua, (>., Saturday afternoon and evening, March 4 for tbe benefit of Plqua Aerie of Eagles, and tested the capacity of the house at both performances. At Winchester, Ky., March V, a benefit was given for the Winchester Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, to the greatest number of people In the history of the theatre. A social session was held during the afternoon. In wblch tbe members of the company, as weir as the members of tbe lodge, partici- pated. Walter A. Wolfe has joined as Inter- locutor and basso. Mr. Wolfe formerly occu- pied a similar position with W. E. Nanke- vllle's Minstrels. An entertainment in aid of the Cleve- land House of Correction was given Tuesday afternoon, March 28, at the Opera House, Cleveland, 0., under the direction of Geo. M. Colinn, Sam Harris and A. 1<\ Harts. Those appearing were: Bernard Dyllrn, ltoae Greene and Butler, Truly Sbattuck, Tom Lewis and Sam Ityan, Ethel Levey Cohan, Donald Brian, and Geo. M. Cohan, In bis singing and dancing chorus. Music under the direction of Cbas. J. Gebest. Kathhbinb Nugent, In her refined Imper- sonations of prominent professional people, was a feature of tbe Jessie Mllward Co., in Wheeling, W. Vs., week of March 20-25, mak- ing a pronounced success. She Joined the Flo Irwin Co. Monday, March 27, In Sharon, Pa. Miss Nugent writes from Wheeling: "There la a big flood here, and It la really a wonderful sight to see the bouses all along the river standing In the water, and the river Is still rising." Tub Davis Duo (Tom and Fern), gym- nasts, have Just finished a tour of Southern California—two weeks at the BIJou, San Diego; three weeks at the Casino, Los An- feies, and one week at tbe Broadway, San lemnrdlno. They were featured strongly and made a success at each house. They open as a feature wltb the Monarch Carnival Co., at El Paso. Couhett AND Fobbbsteb have Just closed ten successful weeks over the Three L cir- cuit very successfully. Tbey opened at the Comlque, San Francisco, March 20. on the Urohmann circuit. Their time Is booked until January, 1906... John H. W. Bvbnb bas written a sketch for Lillian Lelghton, entitled "Burke, the Detective," which gives promise of be'ng a great success. He went to Joliet the week of March 27, to rehearse Myles McCarthy and company, In their new act Dollt Thbobold Is not dead, as has been reported, but Is very well and meeting with considerable success as Powers and Theobold, their time being all filled until July. Kei.lt and Annette appeared for the Pasadena Lodge of Elks (at their last regu- lar social session), presenting their act, A Lesson In Acting." Tbey were tendered a vote of thanks By the lodge after the per- formance. Mile. Annette was presented wltb several large bouquets of violets and rosea. A banquet was served at the close of the programme. wm. II. McCdi, formerly of tbe team of Jacobs and McCue, comedy acrobats, bas Joined hands with Albert Kennedy, and the act will be known ss McCue and McCue, la an acrobatic band balancing act Alvoba, female Impersonator, met wltb success at Young's Pier, Atlantic City, re- cently. Mas. Jab. D. Rat, of the Three Rays, has been HI with rheumatism for four week and unable to work. She Is at her home In Qulncv, III., and hopes to rejoin tbe act again In a few weeks. Mrs. Ida Kibvbb was recently called to the death bed of her sister, Mrs. Mary Rog- ers, of Frankort, Ind Mrs. Klefer will re- main at Frankfort tbe rest of tbe season. Katbrtn Swan and Ciiahleh D. Ham- mond presented their comedy sketcb, "Family Jars," st Ibe Lyric, Joplfn. Mo., week of March 12, receiving from Manager Uodklm one of the strongest endorsements ever given to a vaudeville act Tbey will fill tbe re- mainder of this season at houses near to Kansas City, making that place tbelr borne. 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