The New York Clipper (April 1905)

APRIL 1. THE NEW YORK CLIPPEB. 139 ,, inline was discovered to be on Are. They I,-'- two hampers containing some of their ""•■ he Doherty Sisters, now playing at the xr Vergarten, Berlin, Intend to return to I. erica In war, 1005, owing to the Internal it able la Russia. They have canceled four ninths' work In that country. As this Is the „„■« time open until 1907, they will pay a visit tn ibelr native land. The deter and attrac- tive slaters hare been a tremendous success in the European countries, and for the next two rears they will play all return dates. .McPbee and Hill return to the StateB Hard 23. They return to England during t -.'month of October, 1905, opening on the il',»ss * Stoll tonr for thirty weeks. The iire'sent stay has been a very pleasant one ?',r the gymnnsts, as they hare met with drserred success In every town played. Howard and Harris, In their second week «t the Lyceum, are again the lauphlng bit of that snow. The eccentric dancing of the former, and acrobatic work of the latter, are J, whole show, although there la plenty of slicing and comedy to make things livelier. fbe rifle and pistol act of Col. 0. Bordeverry Is 'he greatest one of Its kind I have ever Leo I am Informed that be Is to play at the Hippodrome ln New York - Joa Carroll, « well known wrestler, won J100 from Taro Mivake, the champion Jlu Jltsu wrestler, of jnran, last Monday night Mr. Carroll re- •"•'ined over the ten minute limit. It pleases mc to say that the business at the Lyceum has shown a decided Increase during the nast three weeks. I have paid a visit to the l.vceum every week, and must admit that tiic performance given at that house is the nc-rest to an American vaudeville show tban any I have seen alnce I have been In this country. The English playgoers are begin- ning now to see the advantages of a quick moving show. Mr. Barrasford should be given the credit of Introducing this feature to the London vaudeville stage. Dave Meier, of Meier and Mora, sends me the following from Newcaatle-On-Tyne: "We have Lizzie B. Raymond on the bill with us this week, and she Is one of the features of the show. I must say she surprised us by the way she went She la just as good as ever, and "delivers the goods" in grand style. Collins and Hart are at the Empire and are going strong. Collins Is suffering from a very severe cold which he contracted In Belfast last week. Imro Fox Is delighting his audience at the Metropole Theatre, Gates- head, which Is a penny ride on the tram from here. I saw Georgo Shilling at the Pavilion, Glasgow, last week. He is Just finishing bis walk around the world, which hag taken him over seven years. He gave a fine lecture about his trip and showed a rare collection of books with all of the different signatures and stamps of the great men of the world. Mr. Shilling began hla walk In New York over seven years ago on a wager made by the late Steve Brodie and Parson Davies." Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughes sailed for Amer- ica last Wednesday on the Baltic They have been In this country about fonr years nnd are well known and liked In every province In England. Swan and Bombard are at Newport thla week, and tho same old story, "making good," continues to follow them In thc-ir travels. They have signed contracts to play the continent, commencing Aug. 28. Twen- ty days at the Circus Carre, Amsterdam, and fifteen days at the Apollo Theatre, Dug- seldorf, to follow. Offers have also been received to play Berlin, Vienna, Prague and Paris. The Tossing Austins left for Amsterdam last Tuesday night. They are at the Circus Carre until the end of the month, after which they Juggle at the Scala Theatre, Copen- hagen, during the month of April. Miss Dahl remains In London during her bus- Land's absence, and I believe she is to make her London debut at one of the West End halls very shortly. Although I have never heard Miss Dahl sing, I have read and heard lots of good things about her voice. Quite a number of American acts are In town and I can say without any exaggera- tion that in every case they are making good. Keno, Welch and Montrose are at the Coli- seum for a month, and although they are doing only Ave minutes' work, they are good for a few callB at the finish, which (a con- sidered good work at the Coliseum. From here they go to Madrid, Spain, for a month or more, and upon their return from that country play the Ave Moss & Stoll houses In the London suburbs and then back to America to fulfill an engagement with David Krause. A favorite at the same house Is the act so well done by Barton and Ashley. "Canal Boat Sal" Is valuable property to own and the owners are to be congratulated. Terry and Lambert, who are "half Amer- ican?* please with a good sketch. At the l'alace Theatre Bnstus and Banks made their London debut last Monday, and they ought to be satisfied with the reception received. Grand and Grant hare been on the bill for the past few weeks, but that fact didn't seem to hinder the audience from applauding. I am glad that ltastus and Banks did weir. Two acts in the same line is poor booking, and one of the acts, in nine out of ten cases, will suffer. Goldln has been held over be- cause of his phenomenal success, and It looks as if he could play the season out, but I understand he Intends to return to America very soon. The k'ng nndjjueen honored the Palace with a visit laBt Thursday n'gbt, or rather last Thursday week. The visit of the king and queen to a hall is always a great draw for that house, and the business for the next few weeks to follow always shows an Increase. . _ _ _. Through a friend I am told O. K. Sato rpens at the Palace Theatre next Monday night I knew he was to come to that house, hut didn't expect him until April. Neverthe- less he will be welcome. IMic and Sons. • ,^ h . ea ^ he *»nkee Consul" received its initial production amusement lovers sad critics gave their hearty endorsement, for they not only recognlied the fact that Messrs, Dlossom nnd Bobyn bad written an un- usually clever comic opero.bat that the star of the piece, Raymond Hitchcock, and hla sup- porting company were thoroughly competent to bring out all the leading points of th« brlll'ant work. "The Yankee Consul" has continued to grow In popularity and fame, and is considered one of the best comic operas on the road. Dnrlng Its stay In New York, where it plsyed a return engagement, It waa greeted with crowded houses. Mr. Hitchcock's acting and singing were simply "ntmltable, and Els rendition of "Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" Is still the talk of music lovers. The other song successes of the opera are the following: "Cupid Has Found My Heart." "In the Olden Days," "In Old New York," "My San Domingo Maid." "The Hammers Will Go Rap, Rap, Rap," "When the Goblins Are at Play" and "We Come of Castlllan Blood." "Longing for You," "What the Brass Band P!ayed' r snd "Good-bye, Sis," are being fea- tured by the Theo. Moss Trio, Noble and Nugent and Madge O'Brien. Lorraine and Qandy, wbo have Just finish- ed the Keith circuit, have written to Joel P. Coria, the representative of Ilelf ft Hager Co., to state that the bit of their act la "Mamma's Boy," and they would like a waltz song, which will be as big a hit Jessie Conthou I has Just returned from a concert trip with the Jessie Bartlett Davis Co., under the management of the Slayton Lyceum Bureau of Chicago. The company numbered several musical performers of ex- ceptional talent, and the tour proved most successful artistically and financially. At Fort Dodge, la., where the concert was given under the patronage of the Elks, three hun- dred tickets were sold within an hour after the box office opened. Ackley's Military Band and Orchestra has been engaged as a special feature at Oakwood Park, Meadvllle, Pa., for the com- ing Summer season. C. B. Ackley, the di- rector, <s at present leading the band and orchestra with the J. C. LewlB "SI Flunk- art" Co. Arrangements have been completed with A. Baldwin Sloane to compose the music for a new opera, the book of which Is being written by Jan Schmeddlng and Lonls C. Ling, of Detroit The opera Is purely Amer- ican In theme and of a new type. It will be ready for production early In the Fall. The company will be organized and cast by Matt Grau. Louis C Ling Is dramatic critic of The Detroit Journal, and Mr. Schmeddlng Is a member of The Journal's editorial staff. Pauline Moran has been retained at the Howard, Boston, for an indefinite period, and many people are whistling while :hs sings "Rare Old Bird," published by F. B. Havlland Pub. Co. Cbrls Smith and Jas. Burrls, authors of "Shame On You" and "Dat Ain't the Kind of Grub I've Been Getting Home," who are a big feature with "Archer's Fil- ipino Girls." are meeting with success on the Proctor circuit, introducing their latest and greatest aong bit "Nobody Has Mo Trouble Than Me." Thla Is a coon song which Is a decided departure from the general run, and has clever words and catchy melody. Laura Comstock, the Orpheus Trio, Agnta Bayles and a boat of others are making a ■access with "Down on the Amaion," Billy Johnson's Jungle song. All tie above sours are published by the Theatrical Music Supply Co. Trie Goldlng Music Co. report that thtlr latest novelty, "Slippery Day," la being pro* crammed by many of the leaders In New York Theatres, and It Is certainly finding favor with the audiences. "I Never Knew Is also being extensively sung. Lelghton and Lelghton, with Lew Dock. stader s Minstrels, sent their pullsbers. the Ilelf ft Hager Co., a new song, the title of which Is "Every Dollar Carries of its Own," and It looks like a hit Nat Myers. Impersonator of men, past and present, baa a novelty in his act In the way of an Instrumental number, entitled "A Sprig o' Shlllllah," by the writer of "A Bit o 1 Blarney," and tho novelty Ilea in the fact that the orchestration la arranged for bit character changes, so that the orchestra playa hurries, funeral marches, mysteries and tempos of music all to the strains of "A Sprig o' Shlllalah." I. W. Teachner has aqnlred a half Interest In the old established publishing firm of Wil- lis Woodward ft Co. Th?lr catalogue con- tains several bits and Mr. Tcschner'a prestige will undoubtedly tend to bring the firm, which has been established for twenty-five years, np to the topnotchors. RIIODB ISLAND. Providence.—At the Providence Opera House (Felix K. Wondelschaefer, manager) "Babes In Toyland," week of March 20, did good business. A new opera, which has been on tour, "Tho Girl and the Moon," divides the week of 27 with "Merely Mary Ann," In which Eleanor Robson appears. Wright Lorlmer week of April 3, la '"The Shepherd King." Kurino (8plts ft Naihanton, managers). —"Queen of tho White Slaves," a melo- dramatic thriller, was the attraction March 20-28. Ward and Vokca 27 and week, In their new laugh making vehicle. "A Pair of Pinks." "Wedded Rrtd rartod" next week. I Mr*, rial (Wondelschaefer, Spits A Na- thnnson, managers).—Tho Providence Dra- matic Stock Co. gave a production of "8be Stoops to Conquer" 20-26, In a manner which elicited favorablo comment. It Is followed - by "Jane," 27 and week. Kami's (Chas. Lovcnberg. manager).— On the bill week of 27: The Musical Cuttys, the Mysterious Zanclgs, Luck Clark. Irish vocalist; Georgo Wilson, W. II. Wlndon, Charles Bradsbaw, Lewis McCord and Co.. Mile. Amoros, trapcislst: Tony Wilson and Mile. Helolse, Katello Wordette and Co., Herbert nnd Ford and V. I'. Woodward. I'aiik (W. J. Pllmraor ft Co., managers).— This theatre was reopened, 27, with vniute- vllle attractions nnd three shows a day. The first week's bill Includes: Carrie Le Mar, Itrlggs and Itninnl, a local team : Roys and Roberts, In Illustrated songs; Gladys Irving, singing comedienne ; Desmond's operatic duo anil the klnetograph. WssTMtNHTsn (G. II. Eatcheller, mnna- per) _Th e Majesties, 20-25. fared well. Bon Ton llurlesquers 27 nnd week. Notm. —Mabel Carmtliers has been en- gaged tor the Allied Stock Co 's coming sea- son Malcolm Williams, leading man of the Providence Dramatic Stork Co., will leave the company in two or three weeks. * Wo on socket.—At the W'oonsocket Opera House (Josh R. Ogdcn, manager) the Inno- cent Maids March 24, 2S, shcpnrd'a pic- tures 27. "Tho Islo of Spice" 80, "Tho Sign of the Cross" April 1. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" played to fair business March 18. as did "On tho Bridge nt Midnight" 20. and "A I.ltllo Outcast'' 22. "Th« Country Girl" gave a very pleasing performance here 28. Ili-n (Jas. W. Conklln, manager).—Vice and Viola and company will be seen hero In vaudeville week of 27. Business last week was fair. ■ Newport.—At the Newport Opera House (Calm ft Cross, managers) "A Little Out- cast," March 17, did fair business. "A Country Girl," 18, hnd fair business. Dot Knrrolf Co.. 20-22, enjoyed fair returns. "The Isle of Spice" 27 (roturn engagement), "Thou. Shalt Not Kill" 28, "Tho Sign of tho Cross" SO, Ward and Yokes April 7. «»» VIRGINIA. THE FOUR SCMSATIOXAI, BOI8BS. ♦ « » JOHN H. W. DY11NE, The well known monologlst whose picture appears on the front page of this Issue, has been before the American public for many years. He has also appeared In Australia, India, Japan and continental Europe, appear Ing as a black face comedian. Last Summer he made his initial appearance before an Kngltsh audience, playing the Tlvoll Theatre London, Eng. Mr. Byrne 18 also a sketch writer, and several of his sketches are now being successfully presented In vaudeville. « i » "THE GRAND OLD CLIPPER, Of which Albert J. Borle is the general man- ager, Issues a splendidly Illustrated number to commemorate Its fifty-second anniversary. I well remember when Frank Queen founded if. in 1803, and It Is still conducted on the same sound lines by the Frank Queen Com- imDy, though It has moved up town to No. 47 West Twenty-eighth Street Tits Clipteu holds the same place In the esteem and affec- tion of American professionals as The Era In those of Great Britain. Long may It con; tlnue to enjoy Its uninterrupted prosperity. — Stepubn Fiskd, In Uportt of the Timet. * ««■ OKLAHOMA. During the past year Richard Carle's name baa been prominently before tba pub- lic on account of his great success In the musical play, "The Tenderfoot," which be wrote In collaboration with U. L. Ileartz. The lyrics were written by Mr. Carle In his most spirited and characteristic style, Mr. Carle Is also a studious and conscien- tious actor; hla stage work being of unusual excellence. "The Tenderfoot" was original- ly produced in Chicago, where It scored a treat hit The songs la this play, which have particularly pleased the critics and music lovers, are: My Alamo Love," "Ths Tortured Thomas Cat,' r "Fascinating Venus," "I'm a Peaceable Party," "Adlos" and "Lovs Is Elusive." The two latter are love bal- lards of superior merit both aa to literary finish and musical beauty. M. Wltmark A Sobs are the exclusive publishers of all the vocal numbers and instrumental selections lu "The Yankee Consul" and "The Tender- foot." One of the popular vocalists In vaudeville Is Mayme Remington, with her four pick- aninnies. She has trained her little assist- ants so thoroughly that tbey have become a feature of the act, and whenever they appear there is a demonstration of approval, ffca sougs that she is specially featuring are: "Listen to the Big Brass band." "He's Me Pal" and "Nolo," all of which have become leading favorites with her audiences. Jerome 11. Remtck Co. Notes.—Orletta end Taylor, with a special drop, featuring "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree," report It ALEXANDER PATTY, _ .. r, i. !...». .,' tir.-tt In his unique and original feat of Jumping on Lis One of the Tatty Bros.. Is »' e fc plctur H { » "J",', by^cbas. Ilornbaupt. Ts meet- Oklahoma City.—At the Overholser (Ed. Ovcrholser, manoger) "Why Women bin bad good business March 10. «*» An experience that every American traveler should eajoy la a ride oa the Empire State Express of the New- York Central.— Adv. . . The Ornheus Comedy Four are meeting Plaj in MyW' and "Longing for Yo«l Tree snd Jermon are oslM, °, h ,; vh. Sallfe, I'll Lore You Till I Die?' Mills and Morris feature this song alao. Ollle Stone, James Francis and the ia- .«ii« qutprs ere singing the popular high "as ballad? "Just For My Old Sweetheart• Snkl," with great success, and report big encores with this new song. ••Hnner I'm Waiting," Is a recent song ..„5f. with Hill's Royal Llliputlan Co., S2T feature with Minnie Harrison. We. ralre Anna Lcbr, the Lynotte Sisters, and Boot' A. King. It is by Feist and Bare* Mme. Melba nnd company closed at Nash- ville, Tcnn., March 18, a most successful sea- son of forty-eight concerts, which began at Portland, Me., Nov. 17. The company has appeared In all the large cltlca of the United Slates and Canada. Mme. Melba sailed for England March 25. Mascagni's new opera, "Arnica," was pro- duced at Monte Carlo March 10, and was en- thusiastically received. Geraldlne Karrar, an American, who appeared In the title role, achieved a great success. She undertook the part on short notice, replacing Mme. Calve. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy are tha recipients of enthusiastic applause at tha climax of their rendition of the new march rong. by J. Fred. Uelf, entitled, "Mamma's Boy." to be the greatest ballad bit they have ever used In their act. Sophie Burnbam, wbo la featured with the Hays' new buow, "Down the Pike," Is singing a clever little song, "Wont You Fondle lie." Aa a duet with Johnny Ray, it Is one of the hits of tho show. l.cu.se Dresser Is featuring "Feplta Magulre," "When You're Broke" amP'My Irish Indian." "Decoration Day," Jack Burnett's suc- cessful march song, la being featured by Lew Docketader's All Star Minstrels, as a finale to their "first part," and la one of the blta of the show. Geo. Davis, of the "ltunaway Olrla" Co., Is also singing the song, with pictures. The Majestic Mualcal Four ara scoring many encores with their ssxaphona quin- tette number. "Mamma's Boy." Jos. W. Stem ft Co. have secured tha publishing rights of Mary Marble's song suc- cess, "What Is Sanse For the Goose Is Hnuce for the Gander," which she Is feat- uring In the "Nancy Brown" production, Tho song Is written by Anna Marble, and is an initial effort which shows that she la a writer and composer of great promise. Dawson and Whitfield, whose clever sa- tirical sketch, "The Hall Room Boys," has been well received, are featuring three of Stern ft Co.'s songs. Including ,r Shame On You," "Dat Ain't the Kind of Grub I've Been Getting at Home" and "The Humming Coon." Each of these longs brings them several encores. Joe Natus, after an Illness of one year. Is now connected with Geo. W. Setcbell Music Pub. Co. AI. Campbell baa attracted much attention by tbe marvelous clearness of bla singing as reproduced In tbe phonograph records. This Is especially true of bis two latest records, "'Wsy Down East" snd "Pal of Mine," both by Leo Feist Among the well known performers using the march ballad, "Her Boy In Blue," are: Smith nnd Baker, Bailey and Fletcber, Mr. and Mrs. Sam King, Kiln* Fisher, Edna Cor- nell, tbe Murphys, Etta Williams, Messenger Boys' Trio and La Vardo and iluard. They are also singing "Sadie, My Dusky Lady, and report that these songs are tbe blta of tbelr act. Mme. Mantelll will retire from tbe concert stage to become a teacher of music and act- ing, residing In Chicago. «»» PaiNcn Albbnb, of Albene snd La Ilrant, second sight performers, will have exclusive charge of the illusion halls In Auto Park and In another park In New Jersey. Both halls will open May 1. Norfolk.—At the Academy of Music (Otto Wells, manager) W. II. Crano presented "Business Is Business" to the capacity. 'The Volunteer Organist" followed 17, and waa accorded a very hearty reception. " "Way Down East," 18, gavo two performances to good business. Lulu Qlaecr, In "The Mad- cap Princess," delighted n packed house 20. "Vivian's Papas" April 1, Joe Weber's All Slar Stock Co. 3, "Cousin Kate" 8, Forbes Robertson 12. Qbanbt (Otto Wells, manager).—Business week of 20 has been of a record breaking nature. The attraction was "Nancy Brown. with Mary Marble. The Olympla Comedy Co 27 and week. Bijou (Abb Smith, manager),—New peo- ple for week of 27 : I.ork and Adorns, Loroy and Wlstfield. Wallace, Harrison and Wal- lace, Lou Kullman, Marvelous Parkers, Mora- head and Bhafer, Havlland and Saunders, and John West. Business Is good. Acmk (Mamie ft Wllkerson, managers).— reoplo week of 27 ara: Iranian and Davis, Laurl and Frnnkford, Abbto Bcoflald, Alice I.omns, Bobby Murray, Mnbol Bennett and Sadie Burgeas- Business Is very good. AiunToiiirst (J. M. Barton, manager).— People booked for week of 27 ore: Edith Johnson. Clay Sisters, tho nrewers, May Van Leer, Blair, McNulty and Anmrten, Annlo Itlneheart, Huber, Novolll Little Bob am] Charlie Rents. Business la good. t Richmond.—At tho Academy of Music (Chas. W. Rex, manager) Nanco O'Nell. In "Magda," played to a largo audience March 20. Lulu Glaser. In "A Madcap l'rlncoss." drew one of the largest audiences of the sea- son, and gave a splendid show, 21. "Captain Harrington" 22, "Diplomacy" 20, De Wolf Hopper 27, Nat C. Goodwin 28, Shepard's moving pictures 80, "The Runaways 1 ' 81, April 1, "Vivian's l'apns" 8, Weber Block Co. 4, "Cousin Kato" 7. Buou (Wells ft McKeo, manogera).—"El Papuan" bad largo audiences 20-22. "The Telephone Girl" 23-25, Mary Uarbls, In "Nancy Brown," 27 and week. ■ Petersbarir.—At the Academy of Music (Taos. G. Leath, lessee) "Tho Player Maid" was well received March 14. " 'Way Down East" drew one of the largest and beat pleased audiences of tho season IB. Berths. (Inlland, In "Dorothy Vornon of Haddon Hall," was fairly well patronized 10. Thos. Jefferson, In "Alp Van Winkle," was en- thusiastically welcomed by a good house 17. Sliopard's moving pictures 20, "The Run- aways" 30, De Wolf Hopper 81. Staunton. —The Beverley Tbeatro (Bark- man ft Bbultz, managers) opened Its doors to the public March 17, with "Sergeant Kitty," to 8. R. 0. Tho company and the tbeatro gave the greatest satisfaction. Ker- sands' Minstrels, 21. had a good house. Tho*. Jefferson, 22, In "Hip Van Winkle," drew B. It. 0., giving a fine performance. Htone- wall Brigade Band 23, Mabel Paige, la rep- ertory, week of March 27. ♦ «♦ MEW HAM 1*8111 III-:. Manchester.—Business has been rather quiet here during the past week. Orciu ifuuHE ilv W. Harrington, mana- Etr).—The Beaoetl-Moulton Co. (Ira E. Now- all, manager) delighted sll week of March 20. Specialties were Introduced by Bessie Overton, Gordon Edrld and llunth and Rudd. r-aul Gllmore, 27, In "The Mummy and the Humming Bird." "Thou Shalt Not Kill" April 4. Pamc (John Btlkti, manager).—The Inno- cent Maids, March 20-22, pleased. "A Guilty Conscience," a new play, written by Harry L. rate, a local hoy, was pleasantly received 2n-2S. This play will take tho road under the management of Cite ft Btllca. "Out of tho Fold' r 27-^0. Casino (Al. Marts, manager).—Felix Mnr- tln aad Co. were bcre week of 20, and drew fair bouses. »■ * Mjun. Portland.—At tbe Jefferson (Cahn ft Grant, managers) week of March 20 was a very remunerative one, the attraction being the Pbolnn Stock Co., in a repertory of good plays, Willi Laura Conmtock and her pickanin- nies as a special ficuturc. Colonial Stock Co, 27-April 1. I'oiiti.am) (J. E, Moore, manager).—The usual full houses were in attendance at this house during week of 20, For week of 27: Klgbt Cornelius. Mason and Keeler, Emplr-i Comedy Four. Martin Bros.. Gavin and l'latt, John Le Clair and Harry Thompson.