The New York Clipper (May 1907)

322 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. May 11. ^55 CKpP er '5 CONCMNINO ■ ST1GE FOLK and Sometimes OTHERS BT JOSEPHINE) QUO. To continue tbe subject of naming popular musical compositions, both lyric and instru- mental, the fact may be repeated that nearly every one of tbem has an incident, eltbor humorous or aerloua, connected with tbe title. Herein are recorded a few anecdotes con- cerning some of "the popular bits of the day." Fells Kelst, of tbe alliterative cognomen, has a large slxed mental repository for these concerning the music of the Leo Feist brand, and particularly the titles belonging to his own compositions. The theme of "Tbe Bullfrog and the Coon," music by Jus. B. Nathan, and words by Felix Feist, one of tbelr greatest song successes, was conceived away up In the Maine woods where Feist and bis friends were resting from the arduous duties of producing and popularizing music. One night In the deepening twilight tbe two writers were strolling along tho path that bordered a pond, trying to forget busi- ness, and gathering ozone from the fresh air which should add to tbelr vitality for tbe next season's light for musical supremacy. "Chunk-chunk," croaked a young bullfrog, about a stone's throw away, as he sat In tbe usual squat bullfrog pose upon a slippery boulder, close to the water. Then, at the nearer approach of tbe two young men, be gave another "ca-cbunk," and, with a splash, disappeared Into his protective element. "Did you see that frog?" exclaimed Nathan. "Yes," quickly replied Feist, "and I saw a song In blm, too." Thereupon ensued a deep discussion between the two, which resulted In tbe evolution of "Tbe Bullfrog and the Coon." t To digress 0 moment from the Feist stories, one recalls another musical composition by Howard Whitney, who was Inspired by a puddle full of these batrachlans, the mourn- ful croaks of which are also referred to by no less a personage than Oliver Wendell Holmes, when he wrote of "the batraohlan hymns from the neighboring swamp." Howard Whitney wrote many characteristic pieces tbat were Immensely popular a while ago. Tbe "Frog Fuddle" headed this list, which Included such suggestive titles as "Mos- qultos' Faradc," "Donkey Laugh," "Lucky Duck," and others of peculiar and amusing Inspiration. Whitney related the Incident of a railroad wreck near Qrccnvlllo, 0., In which be took an unwilling and unexpected part. It oc- curred In a swampy district, whoro both sides of tho track sloped down into water that was literally full of tbeso croakers. Kumlnatlngly observing this fact while, await- ing release from the delay of the wreck, Whitney's musical senses wero Inspired by tho peculiar vocal sounds, splashes and gen- eral confusion that reigned In tho nearby swamp holes. Therefore, "Tho Frog Puddle." t Some time ago, when the Feist brothers possessed not the commodious qunrtors they now occupy, and when each member of tho company had to "get In and dig," thus saving tho length of tho salary list, among other things, thoy had a march all ready for the engraver. Hut thoy could not decide upon u fitting title, bo Abe Holzmann's lively two- step was held back for that simple, though effective, reason. Those most concerned In tho Fclst houso were straightening up tho confusion of the place, after business hours, ono nlgbt. The senior member was hustling things at tho desk, Abo Iloltmann was sorting and piling up disarranged sheets of music In a Iclsuroly manner that did nut accord with Edgar miner's quick methods. Tbat young twin, slnco graduated to the front part of tho houso which he so well represents, was anxious to hurry tho process, so I hey could leavo for tho night. Holt In fun, halt In earnest, ho ex- claimed : "Come, there t Blaza away, now 1 Blaio away I" "There's our title for the march I" quickly exclaimed Ilolsinnnn, catching on. Anil "ltlaic Away" has slnco blazed a wide trail along the march line. 9 "Anona," an Instrumental piece, by Mabel McKlnloy, was named by her publisher. It had no special meaning, but since Its pub- lication tho peculiar name has been promi- nently placed, evidently possessing an at- tractive power, felt by several applicants for 1 tho ubo of It In a business way. Leo Fclst took an hour off ono afternoon and began figuring on a title for the popular singer's composition. Ho was fishing with bis pencil and paper for a namo that would spell tho same both forward and backward. The above named word was tho result. How- ever, tho clover publisher wns not aware that I his was tho namo of a Texas town, and so the coining of the attrnctlvo namo was really original with him. "Aninm" has since been bestowed upon a special brand uf cigar. It also llRures us the namo of a New York apartment louse, mid Is painted upon 11 fine yacht that cruises tho waters about tho big metropolis. A few days ago tho house of Feist received an applica- tion from a chemical company for the use of the namo for a newly Invented antiseptic. This Is only ono of a long list of applications, which prove that there's "something In a name," and that "Anona" by any other nnutc might not have been halt so successful. * There Is a laughable Incident connected with the song, "There's Itoom for Us All on tho Trolley," successfully introduced by that clever duo, Melville and Stotson. They wero singing It as Proctor's Fifty- eighth Street Theatre. According to well known methods of the vaudeville singer In Inciting the sympathetic part of the audi- ence to Join in tbe chorus, they passed the usual invitation. Somehow, there was not the usual hearty response, and Miss Melville, In encouraging voice, addressed tbe gallery: "Come on, Join In," she exclaimed; "this Is a nice little family affair—let's all sing together." But her appeal did not gather many voices at that time. Then Bvie Stetson, the rotund comedienne, took a hand. "Come on, all Join In," she said In ber mirthful manner; "now, speak tbe song If you can't sing It," and then she began "There's Room for Us All on the Trolley," In the lead whlcb still was not followed. Then, stopping short, the plump, pretty singer said In a disappointed, serio-comic voice: "Haven't any of you anything to say ?" "Yes," came' a reply from the gallery tbat broke up tbe meeting, "there ain't no more on the trolley If they're all your size." t "Could You Loam to Love a Little Girl Like Me?" Is a musical appeal tbat was most successfully put from the stage of Proctor's Newark Theatre, at a recent matinee, by Sue Hlnlth. She sang the chorus to a gentleman, ac- companied by a lady, In a box near tbe stage. He seemed very much embarrassed, and tried to slide his cbalr toward the back of the box. Ills companion was seen to lean toward hlpi with a smile, and Felix Feist, sitting close by, heard her say : "Don't let her feaze you—take the tun and don't mind 1" At this encouragement the man braced him- self for the next chorus, and when the appeal was again made by Miss - Smith, bis unex- pected, quite audible reply, was: "Yes, Indeed, I could!" and a big laugh surged around the auditorium. At this the lady, whoso advice had been literally taken, attracting more attention than she had anticipated, made a precipitous exit from the box, perhaps further Impelled to do so by some slight feeling of Jealousy at hearing Ibe warmth and heartiness In the reply of her escort. »»«» The Friars. The last meeting of the Friars, held April 20, was largely attended. Henry Miller was elected en honorary member, anil the election fff the following new members was announced: Active —Edward Schsfer. Albert Dorrls, A. Levi, Joe K. Richards, Thus. Hodgeman, James Slevln, Wm. II. Walsh. Robert W. Priest, William Munster, Ocu. S. Wood aid Hamsay Morris. Associate —Kowland (1. Pray, Max Arm- strong, J. P. Muller, Ueorgo B. Hunt, Wm. It. Clayton and Harry Docl Parker. J. \v. Itumsey, treasurer of tbe Friars, re- ported that the organization was a huge finan- cial success. Remittances from members have been coming In steadily. The chrb has grown from a handful to a membership which Includes nearly every agent In the business. The club has reached tne position on the firing line where it Is con- stantly attacked by schemes and propositions fur the future. The strict policy of the Hoard of Governors Is to proceed with caution, snd no move Is considered until a careful survey Is made of that chart upon which are marked the rucks which have wrecked so many organ- izations. However, the Friars want to roach out and look ovor every posstblo opportunity for the enlargement of tlic scovc of the or- ganization and tho development of Its use- fulness for tho future. Acting on this desire, the Friar president has appointed a perman- ent ways and means committee, to whom all such natters will bo referred, anil upon which the committee will report. The committee comprises : Charles Emerson Cook, chairman ; ilcorgo W. Siitnmis, Harry 0. Summers, J. D. LcfDngwcll and W. K. Semple. All Friars doslrous of keys to the club rooms In tho Knickerbocker Theatre Build- ing; should apply to Friar Phil Mimlil, Room 230, in the same building. Keys cost 2Sc. each. The president has appointed Friar Llpraan Keene acting secretary, during the absouco from New York of the secretary. ' ■»» liiiini) (Jets Lincoln Square Theatre. Charies E. Rlanoy acquired, by lease, on May 2, the Lincoln Square Theatre, situated at Slity-tlfth street and Broadway, this city, The hnuHO comes Into Mr. Biancy'e possession Immediately. Mr. Illanev's lease was made with tho Em- ill re Square Realty Co., of which, John L. illller is prccldent. It Is of ten years' dura- tion, with a further option of live years, thereby giving Mr. Illuncy possession for tbe next fifteen years. Beginning Sunday, May 6, the nnino of the house will bo changed to 'Illaney's Lincoln Square Theatre, thereby con form lug with tho system of nomenclature prevailing at all of Mr. Illaney's theatres, This house will be- come the producing homo of a number of Mr. Illaney's stars. Including Cecil Spooncr. Harry Clay liluney, 1 .tit tie. Williams, Pinko (I'llnra, Howard Hall, tho Russell Bros., and a num- ber of other Blaney stars, In now produc- tions, for engagements lasting from one to four weeks. Mr. lllancy himself has now on tour about fifteen attractions, most of which will visit this houso In tho course of tbe sea- son. The house will bo booked through the utllccs of Stair a Havlln. Tho Wm. Morris Stock Co., which Is now playing nn engagement nt tho house, will con- tinue there for n few weeks longer. Mr. Blaney expects to keep the house open all Summer with his own attractions, or those furnished by Stair « llrvlln. Mr. Blaney now controls lllnncy's Theatres In llrooklyn, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Newark, Phllndelphtn and New Orleans. «♦»» Miue. Calve Sails fop Europe. Mine. Emma Cnlvc left for Europe on May 2. She will enjoy a rest until Sept. 10, when she will return to New York and begin a concert tour under tho direction of John Cort. .She may be heard for a few perform- ances at the Manhattan Opera Houso during the latter part of next season, but as yet nothing has been settled concerning her opera plans. «*» : Jiittsiit'rite Clark tor London. Marguerite Clark, at present of tho Dc Wolf Hopper company, will appear In "The ■toad to Yesterday," at tho Waldorf Theatre, London, following tho engagement there of Hoihem and Marlowe. Miss Clark will piny the rule played here by Minnie Dupree. She will leave for Kngland Immediately after tho close ot ber season with Mr. Iloppcr, on Juno 1. »■» "Brewster's Millions" Well Received In London. "Brewster's Millions" was given Its first production In England nt Hick's Theatre, Ixuidon. evening of May 1, and met with a line reception at the hands of the audience. tJeralrt I)u Maurler scored a hit as Brewster. DESMOND KELLEY Made her debut In the profession as Little Lord Fauntlcroy, on tbe Pacific coast, at the age of seven, ixitcr on she played child parts and Ingenue roles In stock companies In Western houses, Dirk French's, Russell k Drew, Connelly's Theatre Co. and Daniel Prowler's Co., being some of tbe organiza- tions with which she connected. She inme East In 191)0, and bas been with "Just Out of College" and "Tbe Spoil- ers" companies, and leading woman wltb isdwln Arden, In vaudeville. Miss Kclley Is engaged for tbe Summer stock In Washing- ton, t>. C. <»» I.una Park, Coney Island, to Open Its Fifth Season. May 11. Thompson A Dundy's Luna Park will open Its regular season on Saturday, May 11. Since the park closed last season, a big force of men bas been employed building, recon- structing, renovating and beautifying tbe at- tractive enclosure. Outside of the numerous special pleasure diversions, "The Court of Luna" will be one of the most resplendent creations In the park. Since Its Inaugural, Ave years ago, Luna Park bas each season undergone transforma- tions and Improvements, and when It will reopen to the public, It will again have been materially reconstructed, and will present a number of novel and attractive feat- ures. A score or more of the biggest shows that have ever been conceived, and all of which owe their origin to the genius of Frederic Thompson, will constitute the In- dividual attractions for the ensuing season. They Include "The Trip to the Moon," "The Mountain Torrent," "The Moving Picture Theatre," "The Parisian Cafe," "The Dragon's Gorge," "Mollycoddle" (mirror Illusion), "Days of '41)," "Kansas Cyclone" (electrical scenic panorama), "Marino" (Illusion). "Laughing Gallery." "Scenic Hallway" (third loop), "The Hhutes," "The Great Shipwreck," "The Tickler" (human bagatelle), "The Red Mill." "Autodrome" (a new device In a "merry-go-round." representing an Investment of $45,000), "Niagara Falls by Wire," "Night snd Morning," "lltlter Skelter," "The Brownie Theatre." "Japanese Gordon," 'The Free Cir- cus, " "The Musical Flower Gardea." "The Ostrich Farm" and "The Animal Show." < «» Opera Singer* Leave for Europe. The Spring tour of the Metropolitan Opera Co. having ended, many of the principals of the organization have left for Europe. Among those who sailed on April 20 were: Messrs. Caruso. Van Hooy, Stracclarl, Rclss, Hertz, llov.v, Dlppcl, Muhlmann, Nepotl, Vlgna, N'a vnrlnl. and Misses Alten. Egcner and Pel- llxatto, and Mr. Bond and his family. Most of the members of the chorus left on May 1, and Miss I'nnar, Mmc. Fremstad and Messrs Scottl, Shiiu.-d. Morganstern and.Elsler sailed on May 2. Mmc. Sembrlch will not depart until llay 14. Ernest Goerlitz, general manager of tbe Conrled company, will leave May 23, and on May 7 Mr. Oorltz, Mr. Burgstaller and Marlon Weed will sail. #-*♦ Sonthern Hallway Lines Abolish Special Rates for Theatrical Coutunnlea. Following the action of the Interstate Commerce Commission In declaring that where transportation lines afford reduced rates on party tickets, as for example, to amusement organizations, these reduced rates must also be open to the general public, railway lines south of the Potomac and Ohio and cast of the Mississippi Rivers, filed 011 May 1, at Washington, It C, with the Intel-State Com- merce Commission notice, cffectlvu June I, of withdrawal of all such reduced party rates. After that dnte amusement companies will he referred to the regular prevailing tariffs of Individual fares. ♦ « » Richard Mnnatlrld Will Not Act Next Season. Richard Mansfield has canceled his book- ings for the entire season of 11107-08, and will spend the greater part of the year In KnglnniL This Is by order of his physicians. Mr. Mansfield Is now at bis home on River- side Drive, New ^ork City, slowly recovering from tbe Illness which brought his season lo a sudden ending. If his physicians con- sent be will leave for England Mny 11, ac- companied by his family, and go direct to a place lie has rented on tbe Thames, near Windsor. <»» New Vaudeville Theatre for llrooklyn. A new vaudeville 1 heat re is to bo erected 'u the Ureenpolnt district of Brooklyn, N. Y., by Percy Williams. Mr. Williams bos pur- chased property In Calyer Street, between Mniiiiattiiii Avenue nnd Lorlmer Street, as a site. »»» Grace Genryro to Present "Dlvorcons" In London. William A. Brady Intends to send Grace (Jrorgo to London to play "Dlvorcons" at ono of the Frohiiiiiu Theatres. He expects Miss Oeorgo to he accompanied by Frank Worth- ing as lending man, but otherwise to bo sup- ported by nn English company. 4 «» Frltsl Rcheff Goes Abroad. Frltxl Schcir sailed on May 2 for Havre. Though she Is convalescing from her long Illness, she Is still vory weak. From Havre she will go to Paris, and then to Biarritz for. a few days, before settling for a long stay at Carlsbad. 4 »» Sothern'n Hamlet Praised lu Eiiirlnnd. E. II. Sothem nnd Julia Marlowe produced "Hamlet" nt the Wnldorf Theatre, London, Eng., on May 1. and Mr. Sothem's conception of the title role won tho hearty praise of the majority of the English critics. 4 « » Hlchard Pltrot's New Office. On Mny 1 Mr. Pltrot removed his office, to the ton door of 'I'm: fi.a-mi Building, 47 West Twenty-eighth Street, New York. » ■ > Gay Standing to Star. Guy Standing will star next season In Eugene Presbrey's version of Parker's "The Right of Way." »»» MONTANA. Butte.—At the Broadway (J. K. Hosier, manager) "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cnbbagc Patch" drew houses that appreciated tho play, May a, 4. Oiianii Oi'kha I tonsil (Dick P. Sutton, man- ager).—The Lulu Sutton Co. filled the houso every night, week of April 28, with "On tho Bowery. Tho vaudeville numbers at this bouse lira always a feature. Family (F. Nclsonln, manager).—Week of 28 the following drew capacity : Harding and Ah Sid, Mr. and Mrs. Swlckard, Jns. and Bonnie Farley, Herr 8nonn and company, Tom Glllcn, Mile. Olive, motion pictures, and Walter Jeffrey, the blind singer. Nan.—"Undo" Dick Sutton has secured a location for bis new Lulu Theatre, on Broad- wu.v. The building, when completed, about Sept. 1, will coat In tho neighborhood of $75,000. " notice . HALFTONE PICTURES In the read- Ins; pases of THB CLIPPER will be laser;ed at these prices 1 Single Column. ...... . ST.UO Donble Column 918,00 WASHINGTON. Seattle.—At the Grand Opera House (John Cort, manager) "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" had fine houses April 21-24. Walker Whiteside. 25-28, In 'The Magic Melody." made a big hit. Nat C. Goodwin. In reper- tory, 2D and week; Raymond Hitchcock May 5-11, In "The Yankee Tourist;" Lillian Rus- sell, In "Tho Butterfly." 1217. Seattle (Russell A Drew, managers).— Week of April 21, Murray and Mack, In "Around tho Town," packed the house. Week of 28, "Hello, Bill: week of May 5, "The Roof Garden Tragedy;" week of 12, "Peck's Bav Boy." Lvkic (Russell ft Drew, managers).—Zlnn's Travesty Co.. In "Glrofle-Glrofla," bad good business w.'ck of April 22. Tbe company's closing bill was "Venus" and "The Hay- makers," 20 and week. Tbe Lewis & Lake Musical Comedy Co. comes for an eight weeks' engagement, opening In "The Ten Thousand Dollar Beauty, week of May 5. Lois (Alex. Puntagea, manager). — "The Adventure of Lady Ursula," week of April 21, wss greatly enjoyed. Week of 28, "The Cowboy and the Lady." Week of May 6, "Du Barry. Stab (E. J. Donellan, manager).—New people week of April 20: Parisian Grand Opera Co., Earl and Wilson, Clever Conkey, Burton and Voss, Geo. Evers, Whelan and Searles, Eddie Roesch, and moving pictures. Ohi'hkl'm (T. J. Consldlne, manager).— New people week of 20: Trask and Gladden, Bessie Biihb, Harry W. Babb and company, Walton Elliott, the Mortons, Tom La Rose, and moving pictures, 1'antaoks (Alex, Pontages, manager).— New people week of 20: Bannaw Club Swing- ing Trio, Haydcn Comedy Bicycle Co., the Bernstein Dancers, Le Nolr's marionettes, Daisy McCormlck, Arthur Elwell, and moving pictures. I Spokane. — At the Spokane (Dan L. Weaver, manager) "Mrs. wlggs of the Cab- bage Patch" drew heavily and pleased" April 27, 28. "Tne Free .Lance," with Joseph Caw- thornc," came to capacity 20. Columbia (George M. Drcber, manager).— "Ole Olson" 21-27. "Old Arkansaw" 28-May 4. Ai.'uituriuu (H. C, Hayward, manager).— Shirley Stock Co., In "Jess of the Bar Z Ranch." April 21-27. Washington (Geo. C. Blakeslee, manager). —New acts: Whelan and Searles, Conkey, George W. Event, Parisian Grand Opera Co., Burton and Voss, and Karl and Wilson. ■ Tacuma.—At the Tacoma Theatre (C. II. Herald, nmnngeri Murray and Mack, In "Around tbe Town," April 28. Raymond Hlchcock, in "A Yankee Tourist," 20, 30. "The Hoof Garden Tragedy" May 2. Star. —"Devil's Island," with Charles King In the role of Captain Dreyfus, week of April 20. Savoy. —"The Sign of the Four" week of 20. p Grand (Dean B. Worley, manager).—Har- ry La Rosi and company, Howard Brothers, Nnn Knglcton and company, Tanner and Gil- bert, Harold Hoft", Sousa and Sloan and Grnndlscope. ♦*♦ MAINE. Portland.—At the Jefferson (M. J. Gar- rlty. manager) the Kirk Brown Stock Co. pre- sented "Under the Red Itobe," "The Eternal City," and other plays, before good slxed houses, April '.'ll-Miiy 1. "The I»leof Spice" came mntlnee and night. 2, to excellent re- turns. 'The attraction, 3, 4, was the San Carlos Opera Co., In "II Trovatore," "La Do- hemme'' and "Faust." Tbls attraction was much enjoyed by tbe large audiences attend lug. Knickerbocker Stock Co. 0-11. Portland (J. E. Moore, manager).—Hol- eoinbe, Curtis and company headed a goiHl bill last week, which attracted One business. After the week ending 11 this house will change from \audevllle and feature moving pictures and Illustrated songs throughout the Summer. Manager Moore will open with vnudevll/e In September In the new Keith Theatre now building. The bookings for the closing week, (Ml, include: Ben Welch, Knight Brothers and Sawtelle, Le Roy and Woodford, Lues and Luce, Onlaw Trio and Whitman and Davis. 01 » OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City. — At Delmar Garden (Slnopoulo ft Marre, managers) "Tho Mati- nee Girl" optned week of April 21, and had fair business against cold. "The Man from Nowhere," 27 and week, opened to good busi- ness <»» VIRGINIA. Norfolk—At tbe Academy of Music (Otto Wells, local manager) "Tho Gingerbread Man.' April 27, bad very good returns. "The Clansman" opened for an Indetinlae run 20. Buslnes since the opening night has been very good. (Jhaniiv (Otto Wells, local manager).—"My Tom-Boy Girt" sjm| or May 8. Business last week was unusually good. Majestic (Bert Gagnon, manager).—The Gagnon-l'olloclt Stock Co. will present "The Little Minister" 0-11. Business continues of a most satisfactory nature. Acme (Wllkerson ft Mantle, managers).— People week of 0: Gardner ft Hess, Lllllc Gardner, Blnncy ft Chapman, Autle Sykes, Mike Stennett, Rents and Edwards, and Thomas and Hall. Business Is good. Iiuiitr (Abb Smith, manager).—New peo- ple week of 0: Thompson and Lorlng. George McComb, Uohhlns nnd Robblns, lnes Lee. Elsie Fay, Pearl Davis, Eva Dubois, and John West. Business Is good. Auditorium (J. M. Barton, manager).—Tho bill week of 0: Kirk, Adams ana company, Snyder and Belmont, Osman and Barton. Johnson and company, Minnie Patterson, and Nellie and Dave Osman. Business Is good. Manhattan (Crlnnlan Bros., managers).— People week of 0: Frank Leahy, Klngsley Bros,, Wallace Sheldon, Emma Wallace, Ida Bennett, May Lemuels, Hattlc Wilson, and Lane and Downey. Business Is good. Note. —John A. Leslie, who has been play- ing a vory successful engagement at the BIJou Theatre, has gono to nls home In Wor- cester, Moss., In order to look after his In- terests In Rome property left to him by the recent death of his mother. » «» TENNESSEE. Nashville.—At the Vendome (W. A. Sheets, manager) "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," with local talent, was the attraction April 21), :il). to good business. Bijou (Geo. II. Hickman, manager).— Little Chip and Mary Marble, In "Nancy Hanks." opened week of 20, to big business, giving n pleasing performance. "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl" May 0-11. Ilii'coiuiuMK (W. II. Bordleser, manager). —Good business continues to prevail. The principal attraction for week of April 20 wits long distance skate races. Week of May 0 Adolaltlo E. Do Voruk, fancy skater and racer. Nutke. —The Crystal (Wm. Wnssermun, manager) opened week of April 20, to big business, with moving pictures, Illustrated songs, and Illusions. Otto Itlchter Is scoring a hit with his singing Gentry Dog and Pony Show, May 4, for four performances. Tho Casino Stock Co., under the man- agement of Y. C. Alley, opens the Summer season May 20. The opening bill will be "Old Louisiana." Manager Alley has secured a good company, and promises to give first class productions. Ellnorn Westrott will be lead- ing woman; Harry G. Keefer, leading man; Arlatte Shaw, soubrctte: Maude Folsom, characters; Walter M. Hnmmett, stage di- rector; Thos. L. Dodd, Juveniles. Washer Bros., comedy boxers and acrobats, will be the first vaudeville attraction tbat will be used between the acts. AN ACTOR'S MAKE-UP Is often hard on his linen. So, also, Is "strenuous" acting. For saving expense, fire serving appearance nad Insuring coin- on, no linen equals the L1THOLIN WATERPROOFED LINEN COLLARS and CUPFg. They cannot wilt or lose their shape, and are wiped clean with a damp cloth. Being linen they look like linen. COLLARS, 25c. CUFFS, 50c. 1) not at dealers, send im style, size, number wanted, with remittance, and vie tout tna/f (0 mt|/ address, prepaid. Oatalogite/ree on request. THB PIBBRLOID CO., 10 Waverly Place, New York. ^= The Bent Public Music Send for our New Big Catalog of Mechani cftl Pianos Circus 0^ ^V Organs Military Band Organs Orchestrions Nickel-in-the-Slot J Majestic Pianos,Pianettea.&c Suitable tor Tent Shows. Sldo Shows, Arcades, Nickel Theatres, Cafes, Roller Skating Rlnka and all Amusement Places. Send for catalog. It's lull of Information, and our prices are the lowtut In America on Musical Instruments of high grade and unquestioned durability. LYON & HEALY, Chicago '» Lsrstsl Hub Horn, Is Us Wcrll WARNING ON THE TRAIL; Or, Daniel Boone, the Avenger. The o-lslnal version, as produced by Messr*. Peck &L Fursinun, bas been leased for season 1007-08 to The Leander Di Cordova Amusemoal Company Any one pirating this play will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the GEORGE PECK. T. H. WINNETT, Sole Agent, IsOa Broadway, New Vork City. WANTED, First class Leading Lady, Leading Ban, Heavy Ian, flood flonoral Business Ian, That oan do Strong Tramp Part, with Swell Line of BpoclsHles. Specialties MUST ho good. Btate into, height, weight, lowost salary; pity your own. Other people, write. Ono night, three night and week stands. C. M. STEELSM.TH. "THE STEELBMITHS," Bethany, Missouri. At Liberty, ART. RICHARDSON, EXPERIENCED AGENT, for Hummer engage- ment, on account of show closing. Route, hook, wildcat or list, Flvo years with one company. Ullt-eilged references, tow, Summer salary. Write orwlro B ENBCA FA 1.1,8 , N. Y. No Stitches. Must be seen to believe. Costumes, Ilrn- Serles, etc., EMBROIDERED and SPAN- l.Kli In BRILLIANT GOLD, SILVER STEEL, JET and COLORS without sew- ing. Grandeur of effects never befbre equaled, yet much lets expensive. Re- liable testimonials. CRONER THEATRICAL EXCH. BLDQ., 1*31-3 B'way, Rooms 014 and IB. NEW GRAND OPEBA HOUSE HAS CLOSED WITH A SUCCESSFUL SEASON, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OFTIIE HENDRI0K8OPERA HOUSE CO. HAVE A FEW OPEN DATES POR COMING SEASON. 1'onulntlon to draw rrom, 8,000. Spoclal trains for over thirty miles ot It. R. For iluti's tiiidriiHs at once, V. I. MATEEIl, Mgr^Loclc Box 06, Hendricks, W. Va Atlantic Highlands Lyceum, ATLANTIC HIGHLAND!,, .1. J. Scats 600. stage, ;h x 30. 20ft. opening. Scenery. For Oiien Dates, address MANAGER O. B. JENKIN'ON BR. WANTED, For The F. S. Birgir Comely Co,, Man With Moving ricture Machine and Silent Acts- Address F. K. MRCrf B, Milwaukee, Wis,, Genersl Delivery. After May 14, Uox lt», Appleton, Wis. 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