The New York Clipper (January 1906)

1218 THE ISTETW YORK CLIPPER. Jantjaby 20. i^i5S CKpp^r'5 finecdotes, PersoDalities aiil ConinieDts, CO.ICERNINO STIGE FOLK and Sometiines OTHERS BX J OBBPHINH OBa Tb« call of the drama on botb ildei of tbc footllgbu grows more Inilitent aa time goes on. Tbe playgoer Is as anxious to see the actor and the play as the actor Is to act tot the playgoer. The playgoer will often dispense with necessities of life, dlvertiog that money to Indulge hU predilection for the theatre. He wilt even go with a half empty stomach In order to hare his eye Oiled. How many feminine heads of families there are who In their honsekeeplng economize through tbe week that tbey may end It with tbe luxury of a matlsee. And many a young man Is pushed to an extremity to Indulge bis beat girl In matinee tickets or to accom- pany her to the theatre himself, so potent Is tbe lore of tbe plsy. Tes, the theatre Is, and always will be, a money maker. On the other side of tbe footlights many a player work* for little, when In another pro- fessloD or baslness be might be earning a competence. Through all the many dlsap- pointmenta of bis calling, be still persists In acting, or trying to act, so patent Is the Inre of tbe play to the player. Tbe pass fiend la a development of tbe theatre, and there are those who will go to almost any lengths to acqalre tJiat bit of signed paper, to see a play without paying the money for It This (ever extends not only among those who are really unable to frequently pay their way In, but often pre- Tails with those who hare the price of the theatre Itself. Tbe pass fiend infects the highest and tbe lowest, the rich and tbe poor sllke. A comparatirely trivial Incident, but serr- Ing to Illustrate this, was related the other day by J. A. Van Wagencn, manager of the Pierce, Neb., Opera House, and treasurer of a circuit of similar places of amusement, not forgetting to mention that this busy manager Is also county attorney. In small towns the managers are greatly botliered by drones trying all sorts of schemes to "get In free." Theatres and "opry houses" of such places as tbe one In Pierce do not play to such large business as to support a regular corps of employes, so tbe arrival of a theatrical company Is usually awaited In order to know tbe requirements before gathering together tbe necessary help. One of Ed. R. Salter's companies recently filled a date with Van Wagenen, who, as usual, on bearing the traln-whlstle, hurried from his ofllce to tbe depot to greet tbe com- pany and ascertain what was needed by way of "props," etc. Salter's working force reached tbe theatre ahead of the local man- ager, as also did a "loungy" sort of carpen- ter belonging to tbe town, who worked only when absolutely necessary, and even then grumbled at tbe necessity, so prejudiced was be against manual labor. As Van Wagenen entered the stage door, tbe company's manager called out to him: "Where's your stage carpenter?" Whereupon tbe afore-mentloned man of tbe plane and saw, hurrying for the first time In his life, exclaimed In a loud stage whisper: "Saj, Doss, for beav'n's sake, tell blm I'm a carpenter, an' will drive nails all day for blm If he'll only give me a ticket to aee the show tonlgbt." 9 Having an open date, not long ago, W, A. Wesley, agent for tbe popular Yankee co- median, Dan Darlelgh, In "SI Stebblns," tele- graphed tbe fact to tbe theatre proprietor at a Pennsylvania town through which tbe com- pany was to pass, en route for Atlantic City, their next show place. Tbe fallowing reply abows the theatrical capacity and Interest in things dramatic at that town: "Dear Sir, In reply to your telegraph will Bay date open and Hall seats nearly 200. Turms $2 down and 2S persent, or ten dollars a day. Hall has no scenery and cant use any. May bo abto to furnish a band for street If on pcrscntlge. Let me know right away If you will take Hall and what turms. Send on advertising bills as soon aa posslbal." As the effective scenery Is an Important part of "SI Stebblns," It Is needless to add that tbe play did not "show" In that town. The representative of tbe "Peter Pan" publicity department furnishes a little Inci- dent concerning a letter recently received by liaude Adams, who Is playing tbe title role In that beautiful Barrle play. It was from a youngster who had been to the play, and evidently mast Impressed by that scene, "the flying of tbe Darling chil- dren," a feat which they can Accomplish only after Peter Pan has blown the fairy dust on their aboulders. The letter contained a ten-cent piece, with a request that Its equivalent In "fairy dust" bo sent to tbe applicant. A postscript was added, saying "If I hatCcnt cent enuS I bav ■um more In my bank." ♦ Ed. ChrlsBlc, whose "Uncle Reuben" and "Billy Barlow" have made fame and dollars for 'blm, sends "Miss Clipper" tbe two fol- lowing Incidents which came under his ob- servation : The comodlon dropped Into tbe Dusb Temple, Chicago, not long ago, to sec a part of "The Olrl t Lett Behind Me." In tbe third act Is a scene where Kate makes her father promise to shoot her rather than let her fall Into the bands of the ludlans. This scene was on, and the moment came when tbe gar- rison gave up all bope of help. Kate, cover- ing her eyes with her hands, exclaimed: "Father, I ani ready I" The colonel drew bis revolver and was In the act of raising It to aim, when an excited voice from tbe gallery ahouted: "For Qod's sake I hold on I" an lotermp- tlon which turned tbe tragic scene Into comedy. Chrlssle'a second anecdote concerned the old actor, Cooldock, during those times when tbe star traveled and wu supported In bis repertory of plays by tbe local companies. At this time Cbrlssle was low comedian In Martin Golden'a company, Evansville, Ind. Tbe star played there a week, with a nightly cbange of bill. One night "RIchellea" was played, and an old scene painter, known as "Pop Hastings," was cast for one of tbe messengers. That night "Fop's" rheumatism was worse than usual, and he had more than bis ordinary amount of liquid courage aboard. He entered, knelt, and spoke his speech, but at tbe finish was unable to regain his feet Conldock, In his well known stage whisper, said: "Get up! why don't yon get up?" an order which the messenger failed to obey, for rea- sons best known to himself. After repeating the command several times, causing a delay which spoiled Couldock's scene beyond re- demption, the star, turning toward the wings, shouted: "Will someone bring In a derrick and hoist this old beggar out 1" UaudcvlUe and lUittsfrel Tax Faucos Jackson Faviilt have luit closed a luccessful tour over the Kohl & Castle, Anderson, and Hopkln«' circuits, as headllners. They opened on tbe Proctor cir- cuit, at Troy, N. Y.. week of Jan. 8, with Proctor's Fifty-eighth Street to follow, and are booked solid to April 10. Thi Cabliton SisTias were the reclpienta of some very bandaome presents Citrlstmas, smoDg which were a gold watch and pin, a diamond ring, and a number of other use- ful and much appreciated presents, from their many friends. Dancing Sid Winters played a very soo- cessful week at the BlJou, Belolt, Wis. John Tiu-, of the Tnll Trio, writes: "Dor troupe of marionettes met with grand suc- cess during tbe Christmas and New Year hoUdaya, and I look forward to a very profit- able season for 1906." Casex and Cbanbx report success for their act on the Family circuit, through Pennsyl vanla. Jos Lbtitt and Aones Falls received many presents while playing at tbe Lyceum Theatre, Niagara Falls, N. Y., on Christmas. Miss Falls received a pilr of diamond ear- rings from bcr partner, Mr. Levitt, and .MUs Falls presented Mr. Levitt with a pair of diamond cuff buttons. Harrt and Sallie FosTiB, German sketch team, have lust closed with Lorman's Min- strel and Vaudeville Co., after three suc- cessful sensoDi, and are at tbelr borne In Pblladelpbla. 'WILLIAM GODDARD. Brother William Goddnrd, whose picture appears above, la the original "Ilello, Bill!" of Elkdom, nnd this cbeertui salutation, wbluh has found Its way around tbe world, orlglaated In Mlnneobolts durlnc the Elks' NBtlonal Ueuulon In 1807. Brother Goddard Is tbe junior partner of the well known Minneapolis Ann of Eamaby & Company. He bos been for a great many years the treasurer of Minneapolis Lodge, No. 44, and was chairman of tlie finance committee, and a member of a great many otber committees that had la charge the arrangements for tbe Elkii' reunion that year, and be spent a great deal of bis time at Com mlttee Headquarters, n'hen the visiting Elks came to the headquarters to Inquire about mat- ters they wanted to know about. It they happened to meet anybody wbo was not fully posted, they were usually told to "go over there and ask Billy Goddard," and it was a constant strain of "Billy can tell yon," "See Billy, he knows," etc, etc. This was repeated so In- cessantly tbat the stranger Elks, when they approached Brother Goddard, greeted him with tbe expression, "Helln, Bill! I was told to see you," etc, and so the custom started of freeling each other, "Hello, BUI 1" In a day or two tbe custom spread to tbe streets, with llks from all parts of the country, and passing each other tbey sang out cheerfully, "Hello, Bill I" and they carried tbc greeting back to their home lodges, and so It Is spreading around to tbe ends of tbe earth. JAGUARIKrA. When Ella Battan, wbo plavs the role of tbe porter In the Martha Washington Hotel scene. In Llebler 4 Company's production of "The Vamlerbllt Cup," at the Broadway The- atre, abandoned her career as an actress, Ht- tecn years ago, to become a professional ath- lete nnd fencer under the name of "Jagua- rlna," the stage lost a most promising char- acter woman. She began her career as a child actress In John A. Ellaler's stock com- fany. In Cleveland, and remained with blm wclve years. She Ijecame Interested In ath- letics when quite young, especially In fen> ing with the oroadsword, and developed Into a remarkable swordswoman. In her career as a fencer she entered Into forty-two con- tests with men, and proved victorious In all, defeating several of the greatest fencers of the world In battles with the broodsword on foot and horseback. She is the only woman in the world who has met men In actual cftntosts with the sword, mounted. During her career she defeated Sergt. Owen Davis, champion of the United States Army, and Capt. E. N. Jennings, master-at-arms of the Olympic Athletic Club, of San Francisco, both of wnom had defeated Duncan Ross, Capt. Charlca Englebrecbt, champion of Dcnmarlt: Count Von Kretllscn, champion of Austria, and Capt Charles Wledermnn, of Germany, In mounted contests. Five years ago she re- tired from the srena, and abandoned the sword forever, Kariy this season she re- turned to tbe stage, when she was a mem- ber of John Ellsler's company she was sent on tour with Frank Frayne, In "81 Slocum," over the Ellaler circuit. In Detroit, Mrs. Frayne, who played Lucy, tbe wife of the scout became HI. It was thought the com- pany would have to close as no woman would fonscnt to play the part and submit to hav- ing an apple shot off her bead at each per- formance with o backward shot, Mr. Frayne taking aim from n small mirror attached to the butt of bis rIOe. Miss Battan was e<]ual to the occasion, however, and volunteered to play tbe part, and contlrued In it for three weeks, Mr. Frayne shooting an apple off bcr head at each performance. < »» Tbe Nasaaa Chansea Polior* The Nassau Theatre, Brooklyn, will not jilay the Wheel Shows after Jan. 27. A stock burlesque company Is being engaged, which will open Jan. 29. Maurice Boom is rngnglog the people. Geo. a. Eershaw writes from WIchits, Kan.: "I am in my fltth week here, at the Lyric Theatre, and making good at every performance. 1 am singing Illustrated songs end featuring all the New York successes. This house Is now under the able management of L. W. Wilson and J. A. Benham, and I3 Sacking them in at every performance. We ad on tbe bill for Christmas: The Great Gay, banflculT king; Florence Raylleld, known as the 'Little I'attI;' Mile. Amasia, queen of the rolling globe, and myself." KING AND WILLIAMS AND TM TWO WSBNTZS opened on the Pacific coast circuit In Loa Angeles, on Jan. 8, with the Northwestern Sullivan tt Consldlne circuit to follow. The sketch work of Ring and Williams, and the double trapeze work of the Werntzs, we are Informed, were a big success on the Lnbelskl Novelty circuit. KiLCBi CoNBOT, who Will be remembered for his clever work In "The Peddler" and "Cohen's Luck," will enter vaudeville after Jan. 13. on account of the closing of "Tbe Peddler" Co. Mr. Conboy will do an Irish Biddy act The ZEEALDiB, "upside down equilibrists." opened on the Sullivan 4 Consldlne circuit, at the Crawford Theatre, Topeka, Kan., as the feature of tbe bill, and the act tbey write, proved a big hit. Week of Jan, 7 they were on the opening bill at the new People's Theatre, Kansas City, Kon., and then wpnt to Butte, Mont, for tbelr coast work. They are booked solid until the middle of July. Clark anu Ddncan produced their new act at the Hssmarket Chicago, week of Jan. 1, and met with success. They played Fond du Lac, Wis., week of Jan. 8, and are booked up until May. Ada Lanh and Jack Wilson have Just made the announcement of their marriage, which occurred at the Little Church Around tbe Corner, New York City, April 0, 1008, four days before Mr. Wilson's departure for Europe. He recently returned, after a suc- cessful tour. The Lane Sisters are with tbe Rose Hill Co. «HOHB MADE RUYHES" Is the title of a very attractive and inter- esting little book, by E. Laurence Lee. It Is .I small qiinrto In sire, contains 64 pp., pro- fusely Illustrated, printed on deckled edge paper, and bound In flexible morocco. It Is sold for $1.60 per copy, and can only be ob- tained from the publisher, H. A. Masters Chicago, III. Thb followino were elected at Interna- tional Artistes' Lodge annual election of- ncers—Max Berol Konorab, president; Leo Uenberg, vice president; Helnrlch Blank, treasurer: Wm. Berol and Felix Wagner, sec- retaries ;Ch. Mertens, Henry DeVry and Hleg- wartCentes, auditors. Executive committees— Jean Clermont, Oastave Willie, Nlchol Ksnff- mano, Comlllo Scbwan, Otto Allison, Adolf Wotport, Bemhard Allison, Panl Mllon, Max Zemer, Josef Adelmann, Hugo PloetE-Larella, Fredy Maaiwood, Mai Franklin, William Schuff, Max d'Oretta, Anton Battler, Max Rose Manella, Claude C. Bartram, Albert mil, Valcnflne Klein, W. ZImmermann, Josef Itubeno, Hugo Oultano, Emll Kles, Willy Passparts, Jean Osraol, Max Aussner-Mailnl, Ludwlg I'ellhelm, H. Aerteena, Arthur Mar- tlnlus, H. Mountford. Franz Poaplschll, A. Vssllescu, Qeorg Calder, B. Newsome. Harry Lubllne, Panl Yobs. W. Plcardy, Emll Czek- owsky, B. Briegardy, A. Hubertus, Ad. Ba- rowsky, A. Barslkow, W. Hagedam, Michael Kara, W. Dessem, Harry Hoadlnl, P. Peters, George Tecbow and H. Qrlff. Phillips and Farlaedbaij write as fol- lows : "Our new farcelet, 'Her First Rehear- sal ' Is a big hit and we are receiving fiat- terlng notices and comments from botn tbe press and public. Mr. Phillips' Impersona- tions never fail to create Interest and ap- plause. We opened on the Crystal circuit at St Joseph, Mo., week of Dec. 24, and had the pleasure of being members of tbe com- pany that broke the house record. We open on the Empire circuit, at the Empire Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., week of Jan. 29, with twenty weeks to follow on the coast" MusRAT AND Alden appeared at the Co- lonial, Lawrence, Mass., week of Jan. 1-6. The engagement was a qcl^k t>ooki]ig, so they recclvea no advance billing. NoBLXi-TB AjfD MASBHALt Write: "W« In- tend to present one beantifol new act, writ- ten for us bT Dlion and Fields, very shortly. In Cblcago and St Louis, after which we play tbe entire Orpheum circuit We are now on the Jones 4 O'Brien circuit" OwiNO to the success of Two Macks, they were held over for snotber week, at BIjoa, Wheellne. W. Va. The Four Boises returned recently from England. Tbey are booked up to tbe open- ing of the circus season, when they will Join tbe Wallace Circus. Nettie B. Tatlob, mother of the Taylor Twin Sisters, died suddenly from appopleiyat her home In New York City, on Jan. 8. The remains were cremated at Fresh Pond, L. I., Jan. 6. AuRER Lawlosd, It Is reported. Is threat- ened with a complication of lung diseases. Miss Lawlord had made arrangements to go Into TRudeviilc. In a sketch, called "A Tak- ing Affair." She will leave New York, and will remain sway until Spring. Fred IjA Mont writes that La Troupe Carmen Introduced two original feats re- - cently—a backward somersault across tbe shoolders, on a tight wire; also a filp fiap on a platform, held by two members of the troupe, on a tight wire. F. C. Cooper Is held In Danville, 111., charged with killing Charles Smith, which he claims was done In self defense. Any of his friends wbo wish to communicate with him can do so by addressing lilm In care of his attorneys, Messrs. Stephens & Barnbart, Danville. III. The FAMrL? Theatre, Mlllvllle, N. J., opened on Monday, Dec. 11, as a first class vaudeville house. Two shows each night and two matinees a week are given. The bouse staff consists of Henry F. Schiller, proprietor and manager; James E. Henry, bnsmess snd stage manager; James Conltn, leader. Cato S. Kbith Is In his third season with the Btirke-McCann Co. His Hebrew act con- tinues to be a feature. VAKDAiiAN, female Impersonator, has Just finished flftv consecutive weeks on the Pa- cISc coast, for Loverlch, Lubeiskl and Levy. He opened Jan. 8, at Portland, Ore., for six weeks In that vicinity, and will then go East. ANDERSON AND GoiNES write that tcelr act has been a great success over the Keith cir- cuit Tbey are In tbelr sixth week, with eight weeks more to fallow. Potter and Harris were Clippbe callers last week. They have completed their West- ern tour. Jessib HEseroRD has again joined hands with her danghter, Eva lletcalf, and the team will hereafter be known as Hereford and Grant Tbey will lay off until the clrcas season opens, and will then join tbe Barnnm h Bailey Show. The Musical Adaus write that their act is making a very fine Impression with the managers and public, as It Is different from others. They have been working steadily, losing very little time. "IIEILO, BILL!" A grey South African parrot preaented to Little Ada Gallagher, Sept 0, 1898, In Lon- don Eng., bv Mrs. if. O'Brien (Nettle Redding) and brought to America by her fathep, Wm. Onllagher, of Gallagher and Orlflin, a member of B. P. O. Elts, Lodge V ill. M'nnespoUs, Minn., and with him at the Elks' National Home, Bedford City Va It la about eight years old, speaks very plain- l.v, is a remarkable mimic, and is said to be .H^nJ?'^nn>'p? "S??^. ",""« ^« expression. •Hello. BUI!" which It learned at the home. Geo. a. Woodward writes: "On Jan. 4 at the regular meeting of tbe Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1.103, held at White Plains, N. Y., I was Initiated In the order. After the usual formalities an elaborate spread waa served, and a high class vaudevllfe en- tertslnment was furnished. Those taklne pai-t were: Jessie Collins, Arto and Delancy. bollle Sharpe, Redding Sisters and myself In addlUon to those faking part were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Henry, as well as a great many out of town guests. After the entertain- ment we proceeded to an adjoining hall, where we held a dance, and closed the even- ing by singing 'Anld Lang Syne.' Every one thoronglily enjoyed themselves, and the parly dispersed, voting It one grand good time, " WiLLiB Baum cornettlst. Joined the John W. Vogcl Big City Minstrels Dec. 18. CLIPPER CARTOONS No. 84. This week's cartoon dim n^ glimpse of "Sweet Klt^°Be'nafrs'PD;;?!?»» lasco'e very successful play. In whiit • "* **" Oalland Is appearing at the Aca^em? .",;',','« ale, and Impresiloos of "Ar Yp r,^ .( *■»• •ttwctlon al the Garden Theatre ;■. ?' vine featores are: Clarice Vance =',*""'■ coon songs: Murphy, Nichols and n i.*;'! •" In "From Zsra to Uncle Tom ;■• li„V J""^' bli educated poodles; Uka Palmav -,"'"' Sargeant and Julie EIng. Bert ri;-"U""l and Wilson, Netf and ElirottPhll .n 1 v^"'* Peters, and A. E. Carrlniion "' ^««»« Hebsmank thb Grbat has a new \vZr' "Transparania," In which Marie ii-Vi?!"'' plays the part of Medlnah, the > .i?.«nn besse. t was produced fo^ the il'r~''^,V!° a"t?e,''?S'l',S|o!^ "' '"* «*" ««J-^ic ¥K -^^|t^°rt'^fd'^lfb-t.^^f V'"^?»"'i'- Vogel'B*^Bfg City Mrnstrel Band mL"'.*^" through th? principal streets of Sc'h<-n.2.^'*.** N Y playing loulSy. and people nSV'!'/; streets, as far as the band coulfl .. >,L"J awoke and wished each other an, .L'"""'. Year. From Qldnlght until after on?^.,?,^; there were probably more neaolc nn !? streets than have been seen out at r,-,?, hI5! on a Sunday for a long Ume Thoi »" coming from watch meetings and fmn, fL" homes of friends, after ha"ng wat ™5 S! old year out and the new year In Wh^gl^! men were employed during the nle'if S^". police headquarters, at the^dIffir?itpre=eln<A' the telephones rang out with "A Hiddv N« Year." Tbe band finally proceeded to hT club room of the local Aerie of E^cles ^l were banqueted by tie members of th'k "drd?, Habrt High, manager of the ninSS Colored Minstrel Co., wa» presented b^^I company^ on New Year's eve, wh P^p'S,S! Oyster Bar, N. Y., with a gold headed nm* brella. Tiere was a^.good time afte, Z' performance, all wishing The New VoTJ Clippib a Sappy New Year. "" P*OB*sco, Juggler, played Denver, Col CHA.S. MESnlTT AND MAT RoZEtLA r»mrt meeting with big success with Dave KiVn? European Sensation Co., playing narts «nrt doing their specltUty In'tfie illo^ "^.""w ^t zella waa presented with a diamocd stnflAS watch and diamond pin by her hnshaS (Chas. Merrltt). They*^ salliri'Dgland ai soon as the season closes. In May Notes fbom Watson's Orientals—a Christmas was never more enjoyed by ibt traveling organization than that of 1005 to the above company. There were presents tL lore exchansed by the Individual raenbei . and the mall and express carriers were ce? talnly kept busy for several days unloidlng them at the box office window of the MetrtJ politan Oper^ House, Duluth, where anotler record breaker was added to our alrccdy lent list. Tommy Ryan and Marvin Hart Joined us In Minneapolis, Minn., and make tne coast trip with the company. Tbey appear at each performance in a sparring exhibition The male contingent of the show presented W. B. Watson with a fine gold handled umbrella. Manager Faust making the pre- sentation speech at the Dewey Theatre, Min- neapolis. Sam Dessauer did not forget hli old friend, Jack Faust and sent him a petri- fied lemon, from Key West Fla. All the mem- bers of the company send greetings of the New Year to The Old Reliable. Pearl Nbilson, of Maybln end Nellson, opened at the Alhambra, Savannah, Ga., Jao. 8, where she went to Join her partner. Geo. W. Leslie has Just finished eogsge- ments at Leavenworth, Parsons, Topeka and Wichita, Kan., and Is booked solid to April 16. Herbebt Hot.combb, of Halcombe, Curtis and Webb, reports tie best success for hli act In Its history. Since leaving for the Westi last August, they hsve played con- tinuously, and hsve occupied the headline position oa the programmes of mnnr of the best circuits in the West. They closed their tour of the West and South, Jan. 6, and begin a long series of Eastern booklcgs it Proctor's Albany Theatre, Jan. 15. Doeoihi Collins reports success. She b at present working clubs In and around Kew York. Hubert DertAU writes: "The scenery for my new act, 'Art Productions,' Is now ready, and the stage mechanical parts aad general effects are now nearly ready. I will prodiict this new act week of March 6. It will be a novelty, apart from anything ever yet pre- duced on the vaudeville stage." • Bill Habddio, the juggling tramp, has Juit closed a Bucccssful season of thlrtj-slx weeks with Sunt Bros.' Railroad Shows. He writes that he was handsomely remembered by hh brother performers on his birthdny. Dec. 17, receiving thirty-three presents In all. roany of which were costly. He will piny a fe* weeks in vaudeville through New Kugland. and will go out with the Forepaugb-SeJs Shows In the Spring. Notes from D. W. McCabb 4 W. A. Thomas' Georqia Troubadocbs. — Business continues big through Illinois and Wiscossin. The company Is out for a long trip, via Cali- fornia, Into Old Mexico. The leading people are: D. W. McCabe, W. A. Thomas, "The Creole Nightingale." Katie Marie Taylor; Louise Lewis, Bertha Grey and Geo. White. Katie Marie Taylor Is making quite a hit In her singing. Tbomss and Lewis, In their sketch, '^Society," are scoring beavllj. D. «. McCnbe's latest production, 'The Devil Wor- shippers of the Bush," an Oriental comic opera satire, taken from the life of DavM I'llckenger Wllberforce, will be stajied In t few weeks. Mb. ani> Mrs. Dailey write that they are working steadily around New York. They spent the holidays nt their home In Coney Island, and Annie Ross was their guest. Mis. Dalley was presented with a very nrottf man- dolin, and Mr. Dalley with a guitar, which they are going to add to their act. Billy Habt writes: "Three weeks ago 1 organized n new social order among the aieni- bers of the High School Girls Co.. called the 'Stick Together Club," and on OUrlsimu eve we had one of the grandest *l"'js "»» company could have. Two hundred snd tnree presents were exchanged. We opiiolated a secretary of our new order." ^ Lillian Ttson has purchased from rrans V. Dunn the Bon Ton Theatre, of Philadel- phia. . Nick Cm, novelty Roman ring K;n)''»v; has Joined bands with Mabelle Dcane. to ao tbelr novelty ring act which, they beii«»^ will be one of the best acts of Its kind la tne business. They are now practising at <"'"apa Rapids, Mich., and wUl return to t.-iudevllie Feb. 12, for a short season, when tli'.y win Join one of the leading carnival corop.-inles. The Palace Music Qardbn, Sclici""ctapy, .V. Y., under tbe management of H ■'• .",°; Osborne (formerly Lottie Austin), 1.- oo'"' n'rely. „ „ .— Ella Clads and Flobbncb Fieip?! vn meeting with success, doing their slDjiing ana dancing act They are booked solid unw ^BsniHA DoniAM, aerial performer, mourni the death of her only sister, Mf«„''-,;V Shuck, who died Dec 16. In RusbTll.^ ino- A Lnsband and four small children -i"" her. _ NOTICB . HALFTONB PICTURES in Ihe feaa- tBB paarea of THE CLIPPER «"' •»• inaerted at these prices 1 SlncleCoIamn V?-"" Donlile CoInniD f 16.«i'>