The New York Clipper (July 1907)

606 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. July 2?. fli55 (Tipper's Mectts, Personalities aid Cnmts, eoKcntiiM ST16E FOLK and Some times OTHERS BT J OSEPHINE GBO. "Pocahontas," one of the feature songs In the "Follies of 1007," now being given at tbt New York Theatre roof garden, was written, composed, rehearsed and presented In that •how "In twenty-four hours. Bdgar Selden wrote the words of the song, and Seymour Furtb was responsible for the music. * A moat amusing incident recently took place at the offices of the Shapiro Music Publishing Co., of which Edgar Selden Is manager. Numberless are the calls made there by aspiring song writers, who hare no talent whatever for the work. Most of them, how- ever, are granted an Interview, for one never anows when a Jewel of a money maker, as well aa a reputation maker, by way of a •ong, might happen along. The rldlcuioua things often suggested are almost unbeliev- able, and sound like "dog stories." The truth of tha following la absolutely vouched for by several truthful Jameses. One of these aaplrants, a young woman with a music roll (though, aa Selden remarks, "a music roll la no algn of talent"), called, and though informed that the manager was too busy to see any one that day, Insisted upon waiting until he could give her a few minutes' Interview. Finally, to get rid of her, she waa granted her wish. She went to Selden'a desk, and, seating herself, opened the conversation with the remark: "1 hear that royalties are paid for a good song Idea, and I have a splendid one that would make money for us all." Selden, wbo saw by the use of the per- sonal pronoun that he was Included In this possible fortune, replied: "Yes, we sometimes pay outright for an Idea If it's something absolutely original, but there are no royalties attached to It What ia the nature of the Idea you refer to?" "I'll tell you all about It before I give you the title, which I think Is auch an elegant one," gurgled the young woman. "You'd better give me the title quickly, for I've only a minute to spare," eald the man- ager, "In a minute," replied the girl, "I wont first to toll you that this song " "Oh, It's written," Interrupted Selden. "Not yet," was the reply, "I want you to get someone to write It from my Ideas. You see," she went on quickly, "I've recently come out of the hospital where I waa sick for a few weeks, and I thought It all out there. My Idea la to have the song Illustrated with slides, where a beautiful girl—and I wouldn't mind poelng for the pictures, by the way— where a beautiful girl lies In a hospital cot and a nurse stands by with a tray In her hand " At this point Selden came within an ace of telling the aspirant that her time was up, but she hurriedly continued her description before he could do so. •• tray In her hand, while the beauti- ful girl looks up beseechingly Into the nurse's flll'D.' "What for?" laconically asked Selden, be- ginning to rise from-his chair to conclude the Interview. "That's the point," he was Informed. "That's the title of the song and the pose for the Illustrated background." "I can't see It, so you'll have to tell me," Thereupon he was literally staggered by the absolutely ridiculous title which the aspirant for aong honors triumphantly declaimed and for which she claimed tho full originality, all of which she was perfectly welcome to, so far as concerned any sane publisher. "Nurse, Please Chase the Crumbs Away," declaimed the young woman In dramatic tones. Tho manager finally regained strength enough to summon help, and breath enough to murmur to his assistant: "Tom, please chase that girl away I" .* Selden tells a story concerning his play, "McKcnna'a Flirtation," which was bo popu- lar In the hands of the late Barry and Fay. It was a regular habit of Mr. Barry to hurry to thj theatre to find out what the advance sales were. On one occasion, arriving at their destination, an Indiana town, he hustled himself and the unwilling Selden over to the opera house. Finding the place closed, Barry ascertained from a bystander that the "advance sale was held a few doors away," the Informant pointing to an under- taking establishment "It'll be a hoodoo, sure," said Barry, as thoy entered tho store, where he asked the proprietor If he might seo the advance sheet. The undertaker, by the way, also managed tho theatre. "There It Is," MM the undertaker-ticket seller, a most affable Individual, pointing to a largo casket In a corner of the place, on the top of which was placed a board diagram of the theatre, with peg holes representing the locality of the scats. "Hoodoo, sure!" repeated Barry, under his breath, aa the two advanced toward the un- welcome reminder of wnat they were one day to rest In. Barry then counted Iwcnty-four pegs In the holes, then asked: "Is that the sale for to-night?" "Yea," replied the undertaker, "twenty- four seats are reserved—one Is sold and the rest are complimentary for a lot of folks who are entitled to the courtesies of the house." "Deadheads I" grumbled Barry, as he turned away from the undertaker's advance sheet « » » Robibt M. Hendricks la managing the Chicago Stock Co. (Western), at the Casino Park, Mansfield, 0. "Tha> Alaskan" to Open la Chicago. For "The Alaskan," the new comic opera, which John Cort will produce, Agnes Cain Brown has been engaged for the prima donna role. Miss Brown, whose talents were un- developed until she blossomed out as prima donna of "The Bostonlans" and "The Boss of the Alhsmbra," aa a product of Cincin- nati. . Her role In "The Alaskan" Is said to be replete with beautiful numbers which Harry Qlrard baa adapted especially to ber V0 The book and lyrics of "The Alaskan," by Joseph Blethen, of 8eattle, Wash., will also , provide good material for Teddy Webb, the comedian of the Tlvoll Opera Company, of Ban Francisco, who will make bla Eastern Mr.' Qlrard. the composer, who was the baritone with Lulu Glaaer, will Interpret the title role In "The Alaskan." Others In the cast Include: Eduard Martlndell, Horence Sheldon and William Fables, as the polar bear. Joseph C. Smith will produce the mu- sical numbers and arrange the dances, and Mai Flgman will direct the rehearsals of the book. . ,,_. Mr. Cort has arranged to produce The Alaskan" In Chicago In September, for o run of three or four weeks, following which It will be given a bearing In New York. *~* La Comte * Flesher's Plans. Le Comte ft Flesher's Morey Stock Co., under tho management of M. B. Bobbins * Elmer Cox, Is playing the Bell-Ballard and Olendorf Alrdome circuit for the Bummer, and Is doing an extremely good business, it opens the next season at Ottawa, Kan., Sept. 2, which is fair week, this being the sixth consecutive year for the show in Ottawa dur- ing the fair. _, Le Comte A Flesber leased from J. M. Stout the rights to W. B. Patton's Plays, "The Minister's Son" and "The Little Homestead, and from Burgess ft Hlmmeleln the exclu- sive rights West of the Mississippi River for ihelr plays, "Canney's Crosa Roads," "King of the Desert" and "The Great Devereaux Case." The company will remain under the same management next season. «•» Two New Mimical Comedy Stars. William Cushman and Louise St Claire huve signed contracts with Myers A Free, to play the principal parts and be featured In their No. 1 company of "Toyland." Mr. Cushman la to stage, produce and di- rect the production, and aside from the prin- cipals, a chorus of trained voices will be car- ried of twenty attractive show girls, besides a pony ballet of aixteen. All new scencrv and properties are ready, and "Toyland" will be one of tne most complete productions going out of Chicago. , , The music, which Is all entirely original. Is from tue pen of Hampton Durond, and Sain Morris wrote the book. Many novelties In the way of numbers will be presented, and everything Is complete. «»♦ Hdgar Selwyn sut Exclusive Repre- sentative for Augustus Thomas' Plays. Edgar Selwyn, who has Just returned from Europe, announced last week that Selwyn A Co. have signed with Augustus Thomas to act aa that author's exclusive representa- tive for the Thomas plays in all countries. The plays by Mr. Thomas which Selwyn ft Co. will represent are "Mrs. LefflngwelVa Boots," "Alabama," "Colorado," "The Edu- cation of Mr. Plpp," "The Juckllns," "Ari- zona," "Chlmmle Fadden," "The Other Girl," "De Lancey," "In Missouri," "On the Quiet," "Oliver Goldsmith," and "The Embassy Ball." a»» Walter N. Lawrence to Produce "The Han on the Case." ' Walter N. Lawrence will present during the coming season a new comedy by Grace Livingston Furnlss, whose dramatization of "The Man on the Box" brought her Into prominence. Mies Furnlss has recently com- pleted a new and original comedy, In three acts, which she calls 'The Man on the Case." A cast of excellent players has been en- gaged, Including the well known comedian. Jameson Lee Finney. "The Man on the Case' la one of the early bookings of the season. « '» Isabel Irving; In Another of Eleanor Robson's Successes. Isabel Irving, who was very successful last (season In "Susan In Search of a Hus- band," under the management of Llebler ft Co., will appear during the coming season In another of Eleanor Hobson's former plays, "The Girl Who Haa Everything." Her tour opens on Labor Day. Llebler A Co. will also send out Jessie Uusley In "In the Bishop's Carriage." for her second season In that play, and Blanche Chapman In "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch." ♦»» P. H. Sulllvun'a Plans. P. H. Sullivan's plans for next season art as follows: "Tbe Outlaw's Christmas" opens Aug. 1, followed on 12 by "The Cowboy and the Squaw." Billy B. Van follows on Sept. 1, In his new play, "Patsy In Politics." Mr. Sullivan has Just closed a contract with Samuel Thornberg, the well known Yid- dish comedian, to appear In "Tbe Money Lender," about the middle of September. These attractions will be followed by "The llowcry Life" and "The Stolen Kiss," which begin their seasons tbe first week In October. <■» The Donna Seymour Mnsloal Comedy Co. Appears In New Bedford. The Donna Seymour Musical Comedy Co. opened an engagement at Lincoln Park The- atre, New Bedford, Mass., last week, In "Blue- beard Jr.," and made an Instant success, the press of that city warmly praising the work of Miss Seymour and her support. Fatlma, as played by Donna Seymour, was ready appreciated. Miss Seymour's voice .elng In excellent condition. Commendation was also given the following members of tbe company, all of whom gave great satisfac- tion In their roles: Harry L. Frost, June May, W. J. Samuels, Seltna Harris, Jimmy I.ee and Qeorgc D. Gorman. Joe Bowers Is stage manager. < i > Lrlmmlns and Gore to Star in "A Warm Match." Crlmmlns and Gore have signed a five years' contract with W. H. Pape and Col. Lathrop, to star la the musical attraction, "A Warm Match." They will tour the principal Btatea of America, and will then play In New Zealand and Australia, where the team name of Crlmmlns and Gore has already made a repu- tation. Albert Ulnchcliffe will represent the attraction. Sothern Will Not Exchange Roles With George Alexander. E. H. Sothern Issued tha following state- ment last week concerning tbe recent news- Saper statements to the effect that be and -eorge Alexander would exchange rows: "Concerning the statement lately published about George Alexander and myself, wherein It was mentioned that Mr. Alexander was to play In America In my company sad I was to play In London with Mr. Alexander's company—this statement bad no foundation In fact. "Mr. Alexander has been caused conslder- able annoyance by tbe publication and has written to me to ask me to deny that any such arrangement was suggested by him. It has recently been repeated that I was ap- proached on this matter while la London. "Mr. Alexander did not approach me, nor did I approach him, and I deeply regret that he baa .been caused any annoyance.' *' » 4 "The Shepherd King" to Go Ont Under Direction of the Bhlpman- De Mllle Co. "The Shepherd King" will be sent on tour under the direction of the Shipman-De Mllle Co., with Carl Eckstrom In Mr. Lorlmers original part of David, and new productions will be made from time to time. The names of the officers and directors of the Shlpman-De Mllle Co. will be announced later, but Mrs. De Mllle and Mr. Shlpman will devote their best energies to the affairs of the company from the beginning. Mrs. De Mllle has been most successful In her work of representing dramatic writers, and Ernest Shlpman has achieved a promi- nent position In the theatrical world through his direction of such stars as Mary Shaw, Herbert Kelcey, Effle Shannon and Roselle Knott. 4>» George C. Tyler Returns. George C. Tyler, the active head of Llebler ft Co., who has been In Europe with his auto, returned to New York City on Friday, July 1H. Mr. Tyler stated on his arrival here that he had made no contracts with foreign stars or for foreign plays, and that he preferred to look to the home market, where he believed the host of the dramatic output could be found. Tbe only new production to be made by Llebler ft Co., next season, will be a play by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wllcou, entitled "The Man from Home," In which William T. Hodge is to be starred. ♦ ■» Arnold Daly Back from Europe With New Plays and New Ideas. Arnold Daly returned from Europe on Fri- day, July 10, with some one act plays for presentation at tbe Berkeley Lyceum, New York City, which be will manage for a season of thirty weeks, opening his season on Oct. 16. Helen Ware will be his leading lady, and she and Mr. Daly will appear at each per- formance In two little plays. Mme. Nanako, a Japanese tragedienne, will appear In the third and last play each even- ing, giving Japanese attractions. Mr. Daly stated that there will be no free seats, not even for the critics, at the Berkeley Lyceum, and no newspaper advertising. Nor will there be any orchestra. Mr. Daly In- tends to revolutionize existing conditions— it be can. 4»» Oscar Hammersteln to Bnlld a Roof Garden on the Manhattan Theatre. Oscar Hammersteln announced last week that he had completed plans for a roof tar- den on top of the Manhattan Opera House, New York, and that the roof garden will be ready for opening early next Summer. Mr. Hammersteln will start a series of concerts In which many of the singers In his Manhattan opera company will appear. Instead of a closed-ln stage be will have a large platform with a sounding board, and he says that he hopes to give New York something of a novelty In the matter of open air concerts next Summer. »'» E Pardon Refused for James B. Gentry. Tbe State Board of Pardons, of Pennsyl- vania, has refused to recommend a pardon for Jnnies B. Gentry, the actor, who wbb con- victed of tbe murder of Madge Yorke. In Philadelphia, eleven years ago. The board, in Its decision, say that the reasons advanced for clemency are Insufficient ■ Madame Modjeska Compiling Her Memoirs. Madame Helena Modjeska Las returned to her home In Southern California, Bhe will devote the next year to compiling her mem- oirs for publication, In which alio will be assisted by Constance Skinner, who was un- til recently dramatic reporter for The Lot Angrlet Examiner. Frank J. Wllstach aa Mrs. Carter's Business Manager. Frank J. Wllstach Is at present in New York City, temporarily located at the offices of Wagenhals ft Kemper, hi the As tor The- atre Building. Mr. Wllstach has resigned as the Shuberts' general press agent, and during the coming season will be business manager for Mrs. Leslie Carter, 41 » Leslie & Grady Move to Larger Offices. Tbe routing and producing firm of Leslie A Grady, Knickerbocker Theatre Building, New York, which baa been In business only one month up to July 17, has been compelled to enlarge Its office room, removing to 222, 228 Knickerbocker Theatre Building. In- creased business forced the firm to get larger offices. «» » Annie Russell Not to Play Next Season. Annie Bussell will not appear on tne stage next season, on account of Illness. Her tour last Winter, in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," exhausted her, It Is said, and at the close of her engagement she left with her husband, Oswald Yorke, for her Summer home in Maine. In recent letters she says that she will not play again until the season of 11)08-09. ■»« » Richard Carle's New Musical Productions. Richard Carle Is preparing two musical productions for the coming season. "Mary's Lamb," which Is described as a farce with music, will be ready first, The other Is a musical comedy, "The Alamo Girl." Mr. Carle Is at work on both, and expects to have them ready for production next Winter. o»e» Accounting of F. R. Hamlin's Will. Surrogate Fitzgerald has appointed Eman- uel Blumenatlel referee to pass upon the ac- count of Herbert W. Hamlin, executor of tbe will of Frederick R, Hamlin, of the firm of Mitchell A Hamlin. The executors have filed an account showing receipts of 1210,000 and payments to legatees of $203,000. »« » A Commendation For The Clipper Aa An Advertising; Medium. "We wish to state that our advertising In Tug Clipper has been exceedingly success- ful, and we would aak for no better results than we have received therefrom. Yours very truly, Leslie and Gradt." s) ■ » Clarice Vance, whose picture appears on the front page of this Issue, returned to New York Isst week from her very successful European engage- ments. Miss Vance, who la famous for her original style In the singing of coon songs, took English theatre-goers by storm, and duplicated there the hit that she long ago made In this country. sj »> Olive Oliver Signs With Jamas K. Ilackett. Olive Oliver haB been engaged by James K. Ilackett to play one of the Important roles with him next season, In "John Glayde's Honor," the Sutro play. e»» A New Theatre for Muskogee, Okla. The Auditorium Theatre, Muskogee, Okla., will be completed about Oct. 1 next. It will have a large stage, and be a modern theatre In every way, with a seating capacity of five thousand. A. A. Kinney will be manager. Marc Klaw Back Prom His European Trip, Marc Klaw, of Klaw ft Erlanger, retched New York July 18, after a nine weeka stay ' n He Ur ga P ve out the following statement on his ""While abroad I obtained "The Glrift from Guttenberft' and the original production will be brought to America at the close of Its London run. Gertie Miller, who Is playing threading part In the Gaiety Theatre.Xon. don. may V seen here In tie leadings role. We nave arranged for the opening of 'Alad- din' In the Knickerbocker Theatre after the first of the year with Adeline Genee, a Dan- ish dancer! In the role of the fairy queen. 1 inm brouKfat with me the msnuscript of 'The I ysteryTf Edwin Drood,' which Is to be pre- ■Jnted In His Majesty's Theatre, In the 4u- turno to Beerbonm Tree. This play is a drSmitlc version of Dlcken's story, by ^ndSfTs ripe and ready for just « 0 ch «n orranUatlon as we have In America, in fact° £ Teat many managers have expressed to me their wish that such a combination might be brought about at an early date. I have nodoubrtbat at.the opportune moment Mr Erlanger will go Jo tVoaSm^JJMgJ; mate auch an enterprise. In the meantime Levy sunt al haaalready been stated. Is in his way Ho Europe to look up the legal ?eVlrem W en y ts. Whence name the realty and attractions we have acquired and will acquire here and elsewhere, I can assure you that even the sleepy ones will sit up and taae notice." _ m 4 ■ » ~ Russian Symphony Society to Have New Soloists. M. Altschuler, conductor of the BoMlan Symphony Society, writes from Europe that he baa obtained several soloists for the so- ciety's concerts In the Fall, and haa also se- cured some new musical pieces. The society's programmes next season will consist entirely of new compositions of the Neo-Busslan school. ■ - „, Mr. Altschuler has engaged a number or Russian soloists. Among the new pieces of music he has procured 1b a chorus by Ippo- lltow-Ivanow for female voices, which has an accompaniment of ten flutes and a harp. ft l» John R. Rogers ("Youra Merrily") Returns From England. John B. Sogers, famous as "Yours Mer- rily" arrived Tiome from England on Juiy He stated that a reconciliation had taken place between him ond his former wife, Minnie Palmer. ., . Miss Palmer has decided to settle up her business In London and come to America to remain permanently. « <t Max Reynolds and Lew Adams for "Paradise Alley." In Max Reynolds and Lew Adams the B. A. Aolfe Co. believe they have two of the best comedians obtainable for the featured parts In their new vaudeville novelty, "Paradise Alley," which Is to open on the Keith A Proc- tor circuit Aug. 19. Both players are well known in their respective lines of work, and Addison Burkhardt, the author of the book, Is said to have given them a splendid opportunity In this miniature musical com- edy. , • «»» Buokner Joins Albert Sutherland's Booking Office, Buckner, the sensational cyclist, has joined Albert Sutherland's booking office. Buckner will continue with his act, but will keep his eye open for the good things, and when he goes to Europe during the coming Fall will take over several acta of Albert Sutherland that are suitable for the music halls and Winter gardens on the Continent. «»» Mary Hampton' to Return to Vaudeville. Mary Hampton will return to vaudeville under the direction of Horry Sutherland, using "The Melodrama," which was written by Edmund Day, the author of "The Bound- Up." Miss Hampton will be supported by Chas. H. Swlckard and Mathew Pauling, the Abo Leavlll Makea III• An,,..- meats Concerning tL«- ,!. ".'"><■»- Santley Co. ' Abe Leavitt, manager of the lt-n,«. . ley Co. (Eastern wheel) announce* .}»■ SJ" coming season two new departures ' '!,» «"" part will be a new musical extravaV- •,. IM titled, "A Day's Sport at Atlantic \ irfs "V new burlesque, entitled "The Darlln ■ ,.t . * Demon," a sensational satire on i'V-m 5?' Ibsco's "Tbe Darlings of the G.'-<•'•■ Jft also be used. Both of these produi ••. ,'„. 2H be embellished with a wealth o[ iVSJSS and elaborate costumes. The scen,„vit ?» new and effective. Both the first part and the burl.,,,,. ,„ from va-udevitTs off.rinTwTll preaeS tol't^ 0 .,S' The Glockers. Charles and Ami .-•-■«: Juggler; Jennie Edwards, In eccentric edy; Boseo and Sims, in a Bmslcal 7,T. Fisher nnd Berg, comedy bicyclists: i «,\i' deraon, versatile vocalist and stage dlwciA.' and the following show girls:Ti ffi' May Folland, Bomonla Baymond, Grace K vere, May Hlxon, Lucille Manlon, cgseX Cummlngs, Carmen Bell, Dotty Belial™ jr n a HMI. Maw Ohi... T ,,«(__ v. .. > ■*« violinist *)«» Jake Sternard at the United 1 Booking Offices. Jake Sternard, booking agent of the Wes- tern Vaudeville Association, Is at the United Booking office, In the St James Building, for three weeks, to book acts for the West. 4«> Daisy Harcourt to Return to America In the Pali. Daisy Harcourt, who recently played on the Keith ft Proctor circuit and.Williams time In this country, has canceled her time at the Palace, London, Eng., but will play at tbe West End Hall In that city before returning to America In the Fall. Si » Ed Hording to Return to the Stage. Ed Harding, performer and writer, haa decided to re-enter tbe profession and has Joined hands with Billy Bodgers, the Dutch comedian. They will be seen In a small double Dutch act while they are preparing for their big novelty for vaudeville, which was written by Ed Harding. The team will be known as Harding and Bodgero. «» » New Vaudeville Theatre for Providence, R. I. William Morris last week obtained In Prov- idence, B. I., a site for a new vaudeville theatre, to be erected by Cohan ft Harris. The house will be added to the circuit of advanced vaudeville, under the direction of Klaw ft Erlanger. 4 » » .-. .- , Samuel H. Wallack & Co. a New Vaudeville Firm. Samuel H. Wallack ft Co. Is a new firm of vaudeville producers, which will present Samuel Tauber's musical fantasle. "In the Land of Bohemia," In New York City, week of July 29. Thomas De Vassey, James Mc- Intyre and Harry Webster are the tenors. *)■ > Prominent Vaudeville Actora In England. Among the prominent vaudeville actors In London, Eng., who arrived there July 6, were Walter C. Kelly, who plays the Palace Billy Gould, Peter Dalley and Scamp Mont- gomery. Billy Gould and Scamp Montgomery left for Paris to look things over In that city. ■»»♦ Garrlok Theatre, St. Louis, for Vaudeville. The Garrlck Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., which Is under the Shubert management w II be turned over for advanced vaudeville Klaw & Erlanger will have the bookings of 4»» Hugh J. Bmmett Disposes of the Bijou, Grand Porks, N. D. Hugh J. Bmmett, after running the Bijou Theatre at Grand Forks. N. D.f for about nine months, has Just sold out, and Is on the road again with his wife and daughter, dotag his ventriloqulal and musical special ty. ~ NOTICl . ==== HALFTONE! PICTURES la the read- Ingt pages of THH CLIPPER will be Inserted at these prices i Single Column 17.BO Double Column B1B.0O derson. versatile vocalist and stage ditW. and the following show girls:Ti ffi' May Folland, Bomonla Baymond, Grace nt vere, May Hlxon, Lucille Manlon, cStSt Cummlngs, Carmen Bell, Dotty Bell,irc Jf„ nle Perine, May Groves, Lillian Barth **" tie Ashcroft and Lillian Garnet '* Executive staff Is Ed. J. Perine mn.i^i director; Edward Oliver, ttage cirnemSU Otto Schwarts, electrician, STr. tPmSsT business manager. ' ™ CI ' +-** The Bennett Circuit a Big Fnrtor 1. the Vaudeville Field. U Geo. F. Drlscoll, for several years ma n . ager and agent of different road attraction, and lost season manager at London, Can tai the Bennett circuit, has been transferred to Hamilton, to manage the Bennett at th.t place. l """ The Bennett people now have theatres at London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal an" Quebec, and hi the very short space of a yTar have established a very strong circuit of ma* nlflcent theatres. * Their Ottawa house last season ran m pacity business from the opening, as well aa did their London house, and this season will see that concern, under the able direction1 3 C - 7: E, enn « e & one ot the bl « 'actors hTthe vaudeville field. "* >,'{?!, f?»owlng houses, all booked % the United. Booking Office, are under the Dennett banner: Bennett's, London, Ont, C. W Ben nett general manager; Bennett's, Hamilton, Ont, Geo. F. Drlscoll, manager: Bennett'* Ottawa, Ont, Gus 8. Greening manaier Bennett's, Montreal, Que., B. A. McVean' manager ; Bennett's, Quebec, Que., J. H. AIoz' manager. ' «■» Bijou Theatre, Pittsburg, Purchased for Klaw 4k Erlanger for Vaudeville. A. L. Erlanger. Felix Isman and Samuel F. Nixon last week closed a deal for the our- chase of the Bijou Theatre and the Bllou office building, Plttaburg, Pa.. In which the Bijou Theatre Is situated. The price wai 1125,000. Klaw A Erlanger will use the Bllou for vaudeville. Gullck A McNulty will retain possession of the Alvln Theatre, Pittsburg and will divide the time between melodrama and musical comedy. The Belasco, In that city, In which It was supposed vaudeville would be placed, will be used for combina- tion companies of Klaw A Erlanger. 1 4«» AI. Raymond Buys a Country Home, Al. Raymond, of Baymond and Caverl/, has purchased a country home In Freeport, L. I., for his mother and family. He will remain there until the opening of the team's next vaudeville season on tbe Keith A Proctor circuit, Sept. 2. 4» » All Star American Vaudeville for the English Provinces. It. G. Knowles and the following other American actB will travel through tbe prov- inces of England: Splssell Brothers and Mack. Charlotte Parry and Dave Carter. It will be a traveling all star vaudeville com- pany. MAINE. Portland.—At the Jefferson (Jullm Cahn, manager) "The Man from the West," an interesting comedy drama, well handled by the players, was the offering by the stock In their eighth week's engagement July 16-20. Business keeps well up to expectations, and the Jefferson as a Summer house appears to be giving Its Winter reputation for popu- larity a close ran. "Tennessee's Partner," 22-27. McCoiaum's Thbatbb, Capb Cottaoj Park (Bartley McCollum, manager). —"A Gilded Fool,". 15-20, with Thomas Reynold!, Mr. McCollum and Miss Hayden In promi- nent roles. Attendance reaches high water mark. The stock will produce "Orders From Washington," 22-27, Sidney S. Toler, toe author, appearing. ckm, Peak's Island <C. W. T. Godlng, man- ager).—"One of Our Girls" 16-20, the Gem Stock handling It In a way to bring results. The Bostonlan Ladles' Orchestra receives Its full share of appreciation. "An American Citizen" 22-27. Portland (J. E. Moore, manager).—This house, since Its transformation Into tie nickel moving picture field, Is meeting with the same big success It formerly won as a vaudeville house. New features are added constantly. Dbbamland (J. W. Greeley, manager).— This moving picture theatre and arende en- joys capacity business. Savoi (g. E. McGulnnesB, mannger).-- An excellent list of soloists and moving pic- tures secures the best of business. . ItiVKniON Pabk (D. B. Smith, manager). —J. W. Gorman's Co., presenting "What Wright Left," attracted good sized crowds 15-20. *»» MONTANA. Butte—At the Broadway Theatre (J. K- Heslet, manager) Richards A Prlngles Min- strels came to good business July 17. 18. Grand Ofbiia House (Dick P. Sutton, man- ager^—-Week of July 14, the Lulu Sutton Co., In "East Lynne/' had excellent patron- age. This marked the last week of I. W StefanL leading man of the company, aj 10 RlUa Wlllard, who has been playlnj; heavies with perfect satisfaction "for some tlum pa": „ Family (F. Nclaonla, manager).—YUokM 14 an excellent vaudeville bin was seen at this house, showing to big business. ■♦*» DELAWARE. m Wilmington.—At the Grand Opern Ilouje Gnlnor's moving pictures and Walter swr- wood, In Illustrated songs, continue to <ir»« fair Blzed audiences. . , Eleventh Wabd Theatre.— The WW" Meyer's Stock Co. are presenting thro; pig" each week. In addition are Jas. V. Mnciey nnd Pert Croix, In vaudevlllo specialties. » ■> NEW HAMPSHIRE. Manchester At the Massabeslc Thea- tre (Frank G. Mack, manager) excel «t business Is the rule here. For week "' •""•» 22. "The Girl From Vassar." .,__ Nickbl (Manuel Lorenio, manager). Business continues good, despite the nwi, with moving pictures and Illustrated song". July Platte, "Tho Violet Girl," dosed aft Wg 7 a successful engagement at Summit isr», Utlca, N. Y. ( and has been booked there lot a return week, Aug. 5.