The New York Clipper (December 1905)

1118 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. Deoembeb <>3. M% (Tipper's Anecdotes. Personalities aid Comments, CONCIBN1NO STAGE FOLK and Sometimes OTHEBS BT J OSEPHINE GEO. Harry W. Murray, the baritone half of the entertaining duo of which Verona D. Clayton Is the soprano complement, relates an Incident thnt occurred on a train going Went. A little Irishman boarded a train at the same time with a theatrical company, also taking a seat In the same car. When the conductor came through to collect tickets, accosting separately each member of the troupe, the little fellow noticed that the reply he received to his re- quest was "company." lie concluded that their answers were a sort of password, per- mitting a free ride, for be saw no tickets handed out. 80 when the official came to him he thought be would try the same method and save his ticket. "Ticket I" said the conductor to him. "Company," replied the little Irishman. "What company?" was the conductor's question, which, for an Instant, posed the young fellow. Then his face brightened at a thought, which he hastened to express. "Railroad company," be answered tri- umphantly. » 11. A. Myers, the vaudeville agent, popu- larly known to his friends and admirers aa "Barney," Is fond of a Joke, and perpetrates many. While on a visit to Atlantic City he wrote home, enthusiastically enlarging upon the wonderful effects of the air there, which was advertised to contain a large amount of Invigorating ozone. On his arrival home he handed his mother a large bottle, carefully wrapped, and told her to take It to ber room, and, after tightly doting her windows and locking ber door, to uncork the bottle and note the marvelous results. Ills dutiful maternal relative obeyed the direction of her dear boy, who, with two friends, wbom be had told of the Joke he Intended to play, awaited results with great expectancy, and with three good laughs ready to greet her. A few minutes later "Barney's" mother rushed to the door of ber room, calling her son, who, with bis friends, hastened to her call. "See what this wonderful Atlantic City sir has done," she exclaimed, banding htm the buttle, at the bottom of which was a handsome two-karat diamond. Myers quickly realized that the "tables had been turned," and, klsalng his fond parent, be exclaimed: "Molhor, the Joke Is on me." The other day, when MIbb Trayer, the clover little soprano, and her partner, J. M- drlch Llbbey, were leaving tho Worcester The- atre, at which they were ploying an engage- ment, they were greeted with the announce- ment of a passing newsboy, who shouted, "Latest edition! Mary Rogers hanged I" "Well, I'm glad It's all over," was Miss Trnyer's exclamation, which the boy over- heard. '•flee I" said the boy, "I'm sorry." "Why?" asked the pretty singer, won- dering at the unexpected expression of sympathy. "Ciin lilmess won't be so riishln'," replied the boy, who evidently had an "eye to the main chance." * Hill Keeler, one of the Kceier Brothers, well known clrcua clowna, recently with the Rlngllng Circus, tells how bis brother, Len, wnsj regarded by one of the patrons of a llttlo Western theatre. The Keelers, am- bitious to break Into the theatrical business also, Joined a road company, not long ago, playing small places In Ohio and Indiana. Being good musicians, the manager added to their work by having them play the overtures, and also entertain the audience with music between acts. Len, who played the "heavy" In the melo- drama, led the orchestra of two pieces with his violin, then made a quick change to the role of the blood thirsty villain. One night, after the performance, while standing In the oflico of the hotel, he overheard a resi- dent of tho town say to another: "Say, John, how did you like the opry tonightt" "Fine!" was John's reply, "but wasn't It a pity that that nice, mild lookln' fiddler feller turned out to be Buch a cussed scoundrel I" "You'll Want Someone to Love You When You're Old," Is the title of J. Aldrlcli Lib- boy's latest song hit, of which he Is the com- poser, The origin of the titles of popular songs are ofton founded on Incidents, as was this one. fie was walking on Eighth Avenue, near Forty-second Street, one night, when he noticed a crowd of youngsters tormenting an old, decrepit man. rushing his way Into the group of small tormentors, the singer took the arm of the old man and aald: "Let me help you out of this." "Thank youj" replied tho poor old fellow; then turning to the boys, he said: "Boys, you're young and thoughtless now, but even so, you should respect old age. I used to bo as thoughtleiB as you young chaps—yes, and selfish, too. I UBcd to have plenty of money and plenty of friends, too— but I lost them all. I'd give all I ever had for someone to care for me now, that I'm old, and you'll want someone to tore i/mi tears you're old." 4 »» Job Thayer, who was wltb "York Spite Folks" (Western) up to the time of the closing of that company, at Duluth, Minn., Dec. 1, has Joined the "Human Hearts" (Knitorn) company, opening at Ilurllngton, Vt. Chrlstmns Pay. World of Players. VmoiNiA Drew Trescott, wbose success- ful season In "Cousin Kate will close Jan. 1, will bead a second company In "When Knighthood Was In Flower,'' after Jan. 20. The demand for "When Knighthood Was In Flower," and the inability of the present company to fill all the time, has made this change desirable. Joseph Sblpman will have the personal direction of the second company, with MIbb Trescott in the leading role. CAPRICE], LYNN AND FAY. Margie Caprice, Agnes Lynn and Elsie Fay, wbose pictures are presented above, are well known In vaudeville, although new- comers In that field. They do a Hinging and dancing act which, coupled with beautiful costumes, original In design, lend added charms to a most pleasing act. NOTBB FnOM WlNM.NUEB IlBOB.' OWN CO. —We are now in our twenty-first week, open- ing our 1000-00 season at Waukesha, Win., July 23, to the largest attendance ever ac- corded a popular price attraction In above city. The show Is better than ever this sea- son, the plays are all new, and the vaude- ville numbers are stronger and more pleas- ing. We still carry our band and orchestra, and a company of sixteen people. The ros- ter: Frank Winnlnger, Uermsn comedian and manager; Jos. F. Kuechler, advance repre- sentative; John D. Winnlnger, treasurer; Chas. Winnlnger, stage director; Uarry Klcb- ardson, leader of orchestra; Adolph Win- nlnger, heavies and leader of band; Joe Win- nlnger, Mark Owen, carpenter and master of Sroporties; Harry Mock, ltay A. lirown, tolls Wlmmer, leads; Edith Hlchardsoa, characters and Ingenues; Bonnie Mate, sou- brette. A number of new people Join this week. Our time Is booked solid until next Juno, and Includes some of the best cities In Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and Wiscon- sin. The Clipper Is a welcome visitor each week, and la eagerly perused by all. Ox Saturday eveninu, Dec. 0, the fif- teenth anniversary of their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dsrcy held a reception at their residence, 2211) South Broad Street, Phllsdel- f'hln, and entertained a host of friends from bat city, New York and Brooklyn. The popu- lar manager of the Standard Theatre and Tils wife were the recipients of many beautiful gifts from their numerous friends. After the reception, dancing, supper and a concert wound up the evening. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel II. Speck, Mr. and Mrs. Tlios. S. Uoyle, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wolford. Mr. and Mra. John J. illtscbler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walsh, Dr. and Mrs. William Ultschler. Mr. and Mrs. James ID. Moroney, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bradley. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. O'Malley, Mr. and Mrs. lien). I. Wagner, Dr. and Mrs. Matt J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. George Arvlne, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Keeunn, Mr. and Mrs. Allen May, Mrs. Alex. Sailers, Mary O'Brien, Mary Darcy, Mrs. Daniel McGrath, Mattle Choate, Fannie Oranger, Alice Ullmore, Dr. Chas. II. Earhart, Maurice Landauer, Wrn. J. Tor- cbiaiin, Dr. Austin O'Malley, Warren F. Hill, Joseph Clcwortb, Frank Jones, Chas. Harris, Chas. L. (Jill, Osborne Wright, J. Dautebes and Frank Mai lory. Fiibd. Mackley writes from Columbus, 0., under date of Dec. U: "The town of Burke, which Is half of Keystone, W. Vs., was en- tirely destroyed by lire on Nov. 18, and wltb It the Keystone Opera House, of which place I have been manager for two years. The loss Is estimated to bo over half a million dollars, with no Insurance, as the buildings were of wood, and Are arrangements were very Inadequate, also a bad water supply. No human lives lost. My home, with contents. some wardrobe and considerable property, was consumed. Tbe Irene Jeavon Troupe, who had played to a week of good business, lost a few valuable goods. My wife and I celebrated the twentieth anniversary of our marriage on Dee. 10, wltb our relatives and friends. Mrs. Mackley received many hand- some presents. Music and singing was fol- lowed by an enjoyable supper, which was s happy conclusion to the festivities." Klhib Janib will star under the direction of Llebler 4 Co., opening at l'arsous' The atre, Hartford, Conn., on Jan. 6. Miss Janls' play Is "The Vanderbllt Cup." by Sydney Rosenfeld. The piece Is a comedy with music, the lyrics being by Itaymond Peck, and tho music by Itobort Hood Bowers. Miss Janls will play at Hartford Jan. 0, 0. On Jan. 8. sbo will begin a week's engagement at the Garrick Theatre, Philadelphia, and on Jan. 15 she will come to the Broadway Theatre, New York City, for an Indefinite period. Those who will support ber are: Will T. Hodge, Grace Gaylor Clarke, Otis Harlau, Marie Stone, Aubrey Bouclcault, Charles Abbe, Blanche Chapman, Kate Mayhew, Orsce Grlswoid, Blanche River, Sallle ilerge. Merle Meianer, Violet Duval. Edith Spofford, Mar- garet Love. Kate Buckley, Ella Hatten, Lll- an Nicholson, Henry Bergman, Henry V. gl Ilbu iMiuuiouii, iivuij juvtgumu, ucury v. Donnelly, Edith Decker, Jacques Kruger, F. Newton Llndo, Dorothy Kent, Annette Steele, Eloise Steele and Elsa Rblnhardt. Notes, from Haiwabd's "Bast Ltkxb" Co.—We are doing good bus'ucsB and have some splendid time booked through the South. Tbe members of the company were enter- tained Thanksgiving night by Mrs. Howard Helm and Cheater Clyde, at a turkey supper. All lire now making extenslvo preparations for the visit of Santa Claus. We will spend Christmas In Springfield, Mo. Tbe roster re- runliin the same: B. M. Lnuorte, manager; Addarcne Lanortc, leads; Kittle L. Lay ton. Alene Merrill, Frances M. Curtis, Howard Helm, Chester Clyde, Charles Curtis, Baby Norma, Bruce McQuay and Leon I*. Hemic. NOTHING QVITIU EQUALS IT. The Twentieth Century Limited, the 18-huor train between New York Bind Chicago by the New York Cen- tral Lines. Leave* New York 3I.SO P, M., arrives Chicago 8.30 next morning—n nlarlit's ride. Notes nou the Pauline Hammomd Co. —This, our fifth season, Is one of the best of our career, and, strange to say, we are working new territory. We find the maritime provinces of Canada very friendly to this American show, and while we do not hang out our S. K. 0. sign every night, we notice that the manager gets a new suit occasion- ally, and all the members of the company manage to have postage money In their pockets. Last week, at Halifax, business was good, and our star. Miss Hammond, was roy- ally entertained. Mr. Dennis, managing edi- tor of The Halifax Eerald, entertained sev- eral members or tbe company at bis home on Thursday and Sunday, and we all Join In thanking him and his wife. We are booked for return dates, all along the line, for next season, at the request of the managers. Our roster includes: Clifton Whitman, manager; C. E. Oelrlch, stage manager; Harold Weir, carpenter; Fred Paquette, master of proper- ties; E. E. Vlckery, electrician; F. K. Ste- vetis, musical director; Harold G. Collins, Richard Illllmnn, Harry Laurence, D. T. Peasely, EL Itlebards, Willie snd Johnnie Perry, Tsullne Hammond, Inn May, Eva Mor- rllle, Vernltta Alleen and O. W. Band, In advance. Our specialties are In s class by themselves: The Perrys, Willie snd Johnnie, In their tumbling and boxing act, are one of our features. Another Is Prof. 8tevene, Id his musical act, one of the best we could obtain. Others are: Miss Hammond, Ins May, Richard Hlllman and Fred Paquette. All are well and enjoying ourselves. Wh.i, EL Fields writes: "I am In my twen- tieth week playing Bally Cohen, In 'Why Women Sin' Co. (Western). At the close of my present season wltb this company, I wilt return to vaudeville In my new monologue, opening at Tony Pastor's week of May 14, with other good time to follow." Habbt Dull amd Lew Hunting were Clip- fdr cnllera last week. Tbey dropped In to compliment The Old Reliable on tbe num- ber of answers to their last "ad." Messrs Dull and Hunting are engaging new facea for their return dntes, after Christmas. They re port prosperity and big success artistically for the Four Huntings, In "The Fool House." Walter Scott Gresieb 1b with the Mamie Fleming Co. Alfeuta Qam.atin has secured the option on Marguerite Merlogton's new play, ''The Turn of tbe Tide," and will give It Initial performances In California during the holiday season. Much Interest Is centering In this forthcoming production, and the new play bas been tbe subject of much favorable pro- phecy. M. Porel, manager of the Vaudeville The- atre, Paris, France, was granted a dlvorre from Mine. Rcjnne, the well known French actress, on Dec. 11. SYLVAN AND O'NEAL, Whose pictures appear above, are meetlug with great success In their novelty comedy acrobatic sketch, and are a laughing hit wherever they play. They ure booked up until April li, 1000, on account of which they have bad to refuse several good ouTors from different first class road shows. Tbey open Feb. 10 on the Interstate circuit. "Who IB Who J" Notes. —This farce comedy, now In Its fourth edition, Is being given an entire new dress this season, and, with a new company and new specialties, Is doing a big business In the East Claude Reed and L. U. Sanford, who have secured rights for this season, are using a private car, and have en- gaged a company of fifteen people. Tbe sea- son opened at lloutzdale. Pa., and play and players won an Instant success. Notable hits were made by Alice Richards, In her songs and musical specialties; Baby Margaret, singer and dancer; tbe Prices, Jack and Mabel, and Opel, Juggler and magician. All new scenery and nothing hut special paper Is used. The roster Is as follows: Claude Reed and L. C. Sanford, proprietors; F. E. Rich- ards, stage manager; Charles Cronk, musical director; Fletcher Smltb, representative; Ar- thur Stivers, master of transportation; Mrs. L. C. Sanford, Alice Richards, Baby Margaret, Jack Price, Mabel Price, Leah A. Brownlcc, Henry Opel, Charles Cronk, Harry Putnam, Uene Clair and Arthur Stivers. Robklle Knott will use her last seasoa's success, "Cousin Kate," for her second week In Denver, In which Ernest Hastings will be seen as Heath Desmond, and Ogdeu Stevens ns the minister. A special train will carry Miss Knott from Denver to Omaha, where they open at Boyd's Theatre, with a Sunday matinee, Dec. 24. Lillian Haeulein and Ed. B. Adams are playing principal parts In "Gay New York," and report success. Dan Mason reports making a big hit as Herman Schultte, In "Gay New York." Mahie Rose hes been confined to her home In Mariners' Harbor. S. I., for the past eight weeks, because of Illness. ArrEn A bhibt touu, Lottie Blair Parker's latest play, "Tbe Redemption of David Cor- son," will be taken to tbe Majestic Theatre, New York City, for an extended engagement, opening Jan. 8. The play la a dramatization of the novel of tbe aauio name by Rev. Charles Frederic Qoss. Elizabeth Lerot Emmet, of the "Fritz In Tammany Hall" Co., and Nicholas Middle. a non-professional, were married at New Ito- chelle, N. Y., Dec. B. The bride has retired from the stage. Fred Wilson writes: "I received several very fine offers <n answer to my recent card In Tub Cliiteb. I opened with tbe 'Duster Drown' Co., at the Masonic Temple, Louis- ville, Ky.. to play the part of Gladys, the rook, and bo far can safely say have been a big success." Charles Mason Mitchell formerly nn actor, was married to Edna M. Ellis, a non- professional, of San Francisco, Cal., on Nov. 26, In that city. Roland OsiioitNE has signed as business manager of the I.eonzo Brothers. Ethel E. Foster and sister, Baby Mary, after a four weeks' visit with relatives lud friends at tbclr home, have Joined Jane Dure's "East Lynnc" Co., to do Barbara and Willie, respectively. P. H. Thdrbeb sends the following from Manchester, Eng.: "I have been experiment- ing for the past five months wltb models for a very sensational scene for a drama which I have purchased from a well known French author, and which I have had trans- lati-d Into English. The last scene In the last act Is a shipwreck and a rescue. For this I have been conducting my experiments, which I have Just completed with flattering success. Inasmuch as I have been offered some of the best time In England for the drama (commencing the opening of next season) on the strength of the Invention of this mechanical scene alone. In full view of tbe audience the ship approaches froni the distance, gradually Increasing until It assumes a normal size. The former part of the ship's approach Is worked with lights and a very light structure, slowly expanding. Tbe change from this light struct- nre to the real ship Is not perceptible to the audience. The rescuing ship arrlvea In the snme manner, after the first ship has started to founder from an explosion from within, after settling to the water's edge. Tbe occupants are rescued, and tbe ship continues to sink until the masts have en- tirely disappeared. All who have seen the woiklng of this Invention have pronounced It to be tbe greatest mechanical stage ap- pliance they havo ever witnessed. Patents are being applied for to cover all parts or the Invention. The drama will be produced for copyright In the Spring." "Actress and Clerk" Is the title of a story of the stage and the store by Charles H. Day, and published by Will Rosslter. The book Is bound In clotb, and Is fully lllus- t I'H t Cll Harry Botter announces thnt he will send out his sketch, "A Matrimonial Blizzard," next season as a three act musical comedy. Rehearsals will begin early In July, and after three weeks In the parks, will open for the regular season In September. Ben W. Dawson, monologlst and parody singer, has signed with "Taming a Husband' Co., to play parts and do his specialty. Norns from McPhee'h Big "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and "Ten Nights In a Bar Room" Company, No. 2.—We are In Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, playing on our way to Alberta and Vancouver. The com- pany numbers thirty-eight people, also two bands, one white and one colored, and give one of tbe finest parades ever seen In tbe West. We cover nil the Canadian territory between North Bay, Can., and the Pacific coast. We carry a complete production tor botb pieces, and all the mechanical and elec- trical effects. We travel In two private cars. The show will remain out until tbe last of April In opera bouses, and then go under cnnviis for the Bummer. Below zero weather does not keep the natives from turning out. Business has been very good. "Jeunessb," a comedy, In three acts, by Andre Flcard, scored a success on Its first presentation Bt the Odeon, PsrlB, Fr., Dec. 13. Elsie Janib, In "The Vanderbllt Cup," under tbe management of Llebler A Co., will be seen at Parson's Theatre, Hartford, Conn., Jan. 5, and come to the Broadway, New York City, 16. Jf.pfrets Lewis will make her first ap- pearance In a black face character, in "Tbe Clansman." William Collieb will appear Jan. 15, In "The Heart of a Sparrow, by Louis Artus, nt the Hollis Street Theatre. Boston. Notes from Bbnton'b Comedians. —This company opened Sept. 20, 1004, and has not lost a week, having played sixty-five weeks, and Is booked to June, 1008. Mr. Benton added a lot of new scenery tbe past week, snd when he gets back to our city time In February, will bave a car load. Grlnn and Barrett, comedy Jugglers and hoop rollers, are tbe vnudevllle feature, now In their thirty-fourth week with this company. Ed- gar Mayo Joined tor general business Nov. 22. Tbe roster: Perce B. Benton, proprie- tor and manager; J. B. Dodson, business rep- resentative ; G. It. Hnft man, treasurer; Jack Barrett, stage director; Chas. Stoddard, stage manager; Carl Lumort, musical direc- tor ; Joy Roy, electrician; Tommy Itoblnson, props; J. P. Barrett. Edgar Mayo, Annette Uruy, Anna May, Alice licauford and Baby Cm-men. W. S. Murray's Company, la "Rip Van Winkle," "David Garrlck" and "Oliver Twist, will open Its season about Jan. 8, and will play the New England circuit. Mr. Murray writes that he has all new and spe- cial aconery for each piece. J. D, Hutchin- son has signed to do advance, - CI.I3.YIO AND CA8SEL9. The above Is a picture of Clcmo and Cassels, who are fast becoming popular. They have played some of the best vaudeville houses, and have always left a good Impression wher- ever they appeared. MIbb Cassels possesses an excellent soprano voice, and, having been trained In London, Eng., under Ida Aldrldge. knows how to use It Mr. Clcmo comes from the old Bchool, and as singer, dancer and acrobatic contortionist, he Is among the leaders In his line. Their act Is refined, pleasing and up-to-date In every particular. CLIPPER CARTOON8. No. 80. On our cartoon page, this week. ,.;:i k. found scenes and characters from "The iJ? and the Mouse," Charles Klein's sac . Jtt$ play, now being presented at the I ■, „„„ Theatre, and scenes and characters froir -tH Labyrinth," the ploy In which Olgs « ■ J£ sole made her New York reappearance »i mE Herald Square Theatre. In viudevii'. i?? be found Middle Glrard snd Jessie oV-dSi 1 Green and Werner, Paul Concbse. Him-iSS Remington, and Adele Ritchie, from P J2! tor's Fifty-eighth Street Theatre. ro °" Harbt R, Vickbbb writes: "The tv ihmm of the Fenberg Stock Co. still keeps t th. excellent pace It started out with p.- i the press pronounces tbe company tbe be*- Maa. ager Fenberg bas given them. l,sH■■«, n. Lacy, leading lady Is leaving a fine feints! tlon for her excellent work, and la. wJthUX oonbt, tbe moBt gifted lady In her linaaf business that Manager Fenberg has ever hart She Is ably supported by a company t " ma™ than usual merit The vaudeville .Snart ment Is a feature Itself, containing sut-h arf» as: Marie McNeil, lady cornettlst ; Bab* Rivers, Blly Walsh, Madeline Buckler anJ the Great Henri French, wbose act Is 'with out doubt the most expensive one ever useri by a popular priced attraction. He Is n verv strong feature. The worth and drnwlne power of this attraction may be gleaned f ro ~ the fact the company plays two repels this season, within the limit of eighteen weeks at Bangor and Lewlston." ' Ren J. Lander and wira (Lettle Klsca. den) have withdrawn from tbe Katoryn Par nell Co., and have joined Garland c.iden's forces, In support of Florence Hamilton to do soubrettes and comedy and their spncla'lty Mr. Lander and Miss KlBcaden broke In their new sketch, entitled "A Night of Adven- ture," st tbe Orpheum, Reading, Pn || S t week, and report that It was an Instaui.i'neous success. Notes from the Eclipsi Stock Co— The season of 1905 has been one of tbe most prosperous In the history of tie company Our trip through Indian Territory, Oklahoma' Kansas, New Mexico snd Arizona was a Mr success. The cotton output for Teias Is the best It hSB been In the post fifteen seasons, and we are getting our usual share of good Inslnrss in Texas. Everybody Is cnjoylnr tbe fresh fish, oysters, also plenty of wild geese snd ducks, on tbls cosst country, late additions to this company are: Tbe Wayne Sisters, Ed. C. Kress. Geo. Fox and Alan El. more. Taking It all together, we have at the present the swellest band and orchestra and the best repertory company of the Southwest. Everybody Is well and nappy. Jefferson Hall and Gertrude Moilland (Mrs. Hall) will, on Dec. 27, close a one year's engagement with the Bennett-Moulton Co., where they have been playing leads snd heavies, respectively. For the past five years tbey have been Identified wltb such com- panies as Corse Payton's, Jere McAullffc'i and also permanent stock. Geo. F. Driscoll, manager of "The Girl of the Streets" Co., writes: "Will you please deny the statement that "The Girl or tbe Streets' Is closing. This company Is doing a splendid business, and will continue to play the consecutive line of city time which li booked. Decker & Veronee do not put out melodramas to close In tbe best part of the season, snd especially when tbls particular one succeeds In remitting good sized drafts cfich week." Reports from the Edna Fox Co.—We opened our season at Okolona, Miss., Nov. 13, and have been playing to excellent business. The show has been giving tbe very best of satisfaction. We have made but one change. The roster Is as follows: Edna Foy, Lucille Wbltecllff, Ceclle Butler, Mrs. Helen A. Butler, Baby Lillian, Edwin Weaver, Edward Riley, T. B. Butler, Win. M. Harris, F.rnest Butler, Henry Knapp, Matthew Butler, Mat- ter Willie Riley, and Midget, the mascot. »»♦ PAUL CINQUBVALLI, Whose picture appears on tbe front page of this Issue, Is so well known that a review of his professional career Is unnecessary at this time. Since he last appeared In the United States he ba» made a tour of the world, playing long engagements In tbe lead- ing cities In England, continental Europe snd Australia, as well as South Africa, snd everywhere he has appeared he has made s whirlwind success. For some time be hst had a desire to revisit America, but the fact Hint he has been completely booked up made toe visit Impossible until an unexpected imp Sonlng left blm with twelve weeks open, ne of the theatres la which he was booked was forced to discontinue business, and he was quick to take advantage of this oppor- tunity to gratify his desire to again visit tb's country. Through bis ngont, Richard I'ltrot, he readily booked for ten weeks which, allow- ing for ocean travel from Europe to America and return, is all tbe tlmo he can play here. He opens Christmas Day at Proctor's Twenty- third Street Theatre, and will play the test of the circuit. He will also play Percy Wil- liams' circuit and Hammersteln's VlctorU, after which he will return to fill his foreign dates. «»» Moving Picture Maker* Orgranlse. Following the example of combinations of Interests In other lines, tbe leading manu- facturers of films, with few exceptions, nave formed the "Moving Picture Protective League of America." The League was in- corporated Nov. 20, and the following officers have been elected: President, Geo. Kleine, of the Kleine Optical Co., Chicago; first vice president, A. W. Smith, of tbo Vltograph Co.; second vice president, T. A. Herat, oi the Paths Cinematograph Co.; treasurer, Gaston Mclles, of Melies, Paris; secre- tary, F, J. Marlon, of the Mutoscope ana lllograph Co. Tho Lengue will bold iiicellnge to consider sultablo mcasurcB for the protec- tion of copyrighted Alms, to be rccoiuiiicndea to the Register of Copyright, wlib view of having same Incorporated In tho copjngni statutes. All those interested cau secure particulars from Mr. Marlon. «■ » James K. Hackett and Frank Curson Form nil Alliance-. Mr. Hackett and Mr. Curson have made II Important agreement, which will menu an. .n> terchange of attractions, those of Mr. liacscii being seen In London, and Mr. Cu i« property having adequate presentation in America. The arrangement will £*$& effect shortly, snd the first success pn;f (I1 'fS by Mr. Curzon at the English metropolis v)»' be seen here. ■*■» WASHINGTON. Fred W. Coulter, late of Hlmmeleln's idcnls, Is now with Gus Hill's "McFadden's Row of Flats Co. U.&5&.. SjrnTZMAM. Blnglng comedian, of "MclTjdden s Row of Flats"' while playlug the Alhnmbra Theatre, Milwaukee, week of pec. 11-17, entertained Sam Leland. of Gor- ton s Minstrels, on Monday, Dec. 11, after their performance nt the Soldiers' Home. Tho supper was given at Schllts's Palm °"™»', Mr. Stutsman Is an old member of the Gorton Show. ™ ec. 28 has been selected as the I« • '»{ Personally-Conducted Holiday "ur m P«nn«»Iv«nlB Railroad to ttasr.l igW»- NOTICE. HALFTONE] PICTURES In tbe rend- lusr vnffca of THE CLIPPER , v m ,, e Inserted nt these prlcesi sianii- Column S7.rni Honlile cut iiiim sin. (hi Holiday Tonr vl» Pennsylvania as* road. Dec. the Ft... the Pennsylvania Railroad to . This tour will cover a period of threeJB affording ample time to visit Ml the princi pal points of Interest at tbe Nn'iona'^csp* tal, inclndlng the Congressional Libre,j an the new Corcoran Art Gallery. Kate, cow Ing railroad traneportatlon for tbe fi»™ trip and hotel accommodations, ♦". , , flS n J12.00 from New York, MSA* •*« SS from Trenton, and proportionate »t»,'™| other points according to hotel n WJJJ Hates cover accommodations,at MP'* •" days. Special side trip to Mount Vei.i- )• , All tickets .good for ten days, with - eflj hotel rates after expiration of hotel «MJ For itineraries and full Informatioi «BW to ticket agents: C. Stubbs, Eastern l »»™J ger Agent, 2H3 Fifth Avonue, New V'.'*;-, address Geo. W. Boyd, General PI*W Agent, Broad Street Station, Phllsdeli i»-