The New York Clipper (September 1907)

858 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. September 28. M155 Clipper^ Anecdotes, Personalities and Comments, CONCEBHtHO STIGE FOLK and Some times OTHERS BT J OSEPHINE) GBO. "The camera can't He," la often made when photographs are used ai proof In evidence. "Bat the photograph ma; be Died to mis- represent the true facta of a caae," sold Robert Edeson, now appearing In "Class- mates," at the Hudson Theatre. Thereupon he related an Instance Illustrating hla aa- aertlon, where a photograph of a crowd, gathered together by a certain aad event, might be made to represent another, at- tracted by an opposite sentiment. "Didn't I tell you to stay back there and watch the door r' exclaimed the actor. "Why, the whole town could walk In without pay- ing, and you'd never know a thing about It!" he Indignantly added. "Don't you worry I" reassured the local man, "I locked the door and I've got the key In my pocket" Visions of a barred out audience, with their admission money In their hands, ap- a statement peared before Sadall's eyes, followed by a choking sensation which was caused by the repression of Isnguage too disparaging to the townsman to repeat. Items of Interest Bea-ardlna- the Hearjr W. Savase KolrrprUei. Bebearsala for Mr. Savage's production of the Puccini grand opera, "Madam Butter- fly," were begun la New York last week In LOLU GLAStCR, Whose picture appears on the front of this Issue, hss for several years >ag« Kens from the Belasco Attractions. Frances Starr, at the Belasco Theatre, Is entering upon her second year at this popu- „. ...... ..,—, -— .„. _.<.., , eari r : . lar playhouse, In "The Rose of the Bancbo," among the most popular of oar comic uSS , the TJelssco-Tully drama of Sponlsh-Callfor- atari. Her success In "Dollle Varden■•'»»5 preparation for the opening of the aeaaon, nla, and approaching her three hundredth 'Miss Dollle Dollar* are well remcmli^rwi which will be Inaugurated In Newark the performance In the role of Juanlta, In which and her deserved popularity In that V, « Hi week of 8ept 80. Mme. Phasbc Strakosch she has been so universally commended alike work seemed to warrant the astumptb,-, ti,.; by critics and playgoers. The caat la sub- she would continue In It This season' 1J5 Manually the same as that which presented - A gruesome pleasantry was paiaed out to the proprietor of a small undertaking estab- lishment, the other night, by • popular Broadway comedian. After the performance and a bite of supper down town, the actor was returning to his home, an apartment not far from One Hon- 'Jil«li|hWli"lMjll nl aWtBBI. waa the dredtn 8treet - wnlch he ■■* <*««« P«rtly because of Its healthful locality, where fresh breeies blew In from the Hudson. Passing the undertaker's place, which, ac- cording to bis put observation, apparently did not do a very thriving business, ho noticed In the window the usual sample specimen of coffin. To this display, how- ever, hs noted the Incongruous addition of two guns, braced against the background. The sight brought a quick association of Ideas to the mind of the funny man. "Ah," exclaimed the comedian to the pro- prietor, who waa Indulging In a midnight smoke at his doorway, "business being dull, you mske sure by putting a finish to the corpse If It proves not quite dead." The undertaker smiled, hut for some reason made no explanation of the unusual decoration, and the comedian paiaed on. strongest attraction of the two plays given In a Western town, one week laat season. The press representative of the rival com- pany was personally acquainted with the "Strongheart" atar, and, meeting socially one night, after performance, they discussed the merits of the two plays on the boards of the town, the one represented by Edeaon's friend playing to extremely small houses. However, the latter put up a bold face on the matter, and at least claimed good busi- ness. "We're doing splendidly," he asserted, and knowing that Edeion could not accept added the Invitation, "come around and see for yourself." "Can't very well, unless I close up for the night" retorted the star, "and, aa you are aware that we're playing to crowded houses, I'd disappoint too many people." It bo happened that oh Baturday after- noon following, that the funeral of a promi- nent German "of the place was held In the neighborhood of the hard luck theatre, and the atreet on both sides was thronged as the "Strongheart" star strolled past on the way to his matinee. In front of the opposition house he met the energetic press agent of the rival attraction, armed with a camera. "What's up, old man?" Jovially exclaimed Edeson. "I'm going to photograph this Immense audience just leaving our theatre," replied the other, In all seriousness. "Isn't It a dandy, though I" "Pretty good crowd," agreed Edeson, "but say, what's the hearse to do with It?" "Oh, that I" said the press agent, with an off-hand gesture, "why that's to carry away the unfortunates killed In the crush." 9 Down the gang plank of the recently docked liner, "New York," walked, arm In arm, two quietly dressed women of opposite proportions—one tall and thin, the other plump and short. 80 far their appearance would not have singled them from the crowd, yet the eyes of all bystanders were attracted to the pair. The reason waa that the taller one carried above thorn an opened umbrella, on which was pslnted, In large white letters, "The Merry Widow," though neither bore tho hall mark of the Individual apparently 10 advortlsed. After a wait of half an hour, during which the women patiently stood on the dock In the shade of the graphically deco- rated rain shedder, a man was seen to rush up to them. A question on hla part was quickly followed by a reply, then the um- brella was lowered, apparently closing an Incident. The explanation la that the two women carrying the striking umbrella being stran- gcra, and expecting to bo met by a stranger, took this means to Identify themaelves to whomsoever might be sent to meet them. They were the two modistes accompanying the sixteen cases of gowns Imported by Henry W. Savage to be used In the famo.is Viennese oporetta soon to bo produced by this enterprising manager. He sets a now paco for American raanu- gera In that be Imports his dressmakers as well as his dresses. * The advanced vaudeville lmperators have Imported another big foreign attraction, who, llko Qua Dion and Claire Romalne, has never yet been allowed until now to appear :n countries other than their own. Mile. Luclle Murgcr, a French cbanteuso, has tho double attraction of ability and beauty. The latter Is attested by a prize won by her In a contest which made a great stir In tbo French capital. From more than one thousand pictures sent In for competi- tion on this occasion, from that of the beau- tiful peasant girl to that of the magnificent grnndo dame, Mile. Murger'a was the ono proclaimed winner, In that It expressed the truest typo of ParlBlcnnc beauty. was the last of the Bavnge song birds to ar- rive from Europe. Mme. Btrakoscb, a mem- ber of the celebrated Btrakosch family, and a niece of Adellna Pattl, bos been- engaged by Mr. Savage to sing the title role of "Madam Butterfly." She will alternate with Rena Vlvlenne, the American prima donna; Mile. Dora de Fllllppe and Frauleln Elisa- beth Wolff. The three conductors of the "Madam Butterfly" company, Walter II. Rothwell, Cornells Dopper and Ouy Am- brose, have been setting a strenuous pace the laat week In directing rehearsals for principals and chorus, and Mr. Savage, after witnessing the various rehearsals, la confident that the forthcoming production of "Madam Butterfly," from an artistic, scenic snd orchestral standpoint, will sur- pass that of last year. Owing to the demand for "The College Wldow' r from theatrical managers through- out the country, Mr. Havage has organised another company, which opened Its season st Mt Vernon, New York, Sept. 14. The new the play at the Belasco all last season, with the exception of Charles Rlcbman, whose place has been taken by Ilobert T. Haines. The latter's Kara, In Belaaco's "The Darling of the Gods," la well remembered. Following Miss Starr, Blanche Bates will appear In her character of The Olrl In Be- lasco'B "The Girl of the Golden West" This will be Miss Bates' third appearance In New York In the same play, and the second time within a year at the Belasco Theatre, where she scored her phenomenal run of 400 per- formances. Mr. Belasco has announced that he will pre- sent David Warfleld, in "A Grand Army Man," a play dealing with life In Indiana of a generation ago; but oeyond this, no one hoi ye t been able to draw a line on the char- acter which Mr. Warfleld will be called on to impersonate, and no intimation baa been made whether it will be a dialect part or whether Mr, Warfleld will abandon dialect ever, sees her departing from it to em, . dramatic fleld^and In. her new vchl', . l proved'that she possesses other talent'" k.* sides those required In a comic oper- tltle role In this ra « Wo,! She plays the title role German dialect, and her success ha° 1 decided. Bhe is arjoearlnir „t h... ■ «,™ ''in. In organization Is not a rio. 2 company, nor la and show ua what he can do In a part that It supplementary In any way to "The Col lege Widow" troupe which Is now on Its way to the coast. Mary Quire, a sister of Grace Van Studdl- ford, has been engaged to sing the Nightin- gale, in "Woodland," when this tuneful fan- tasy goes on tour. Bessie Dunne, formerly one of the beauty chorus with Raymond Hitchcock in "A Yankee Tourist," hat been transferred to one of Mr. Savage's "The College Widow" companies. liOls Ewell Is said to have the role of Na- talie In Mr. Savage's production of "The Merry Widow." Estelle Bloomfleld was origi- nally cast for that part on roriy-iounn Direct, uuu are pro- n .|ntlnir mralnut 7ft In MsiS lmB at I "'"■« g some wonderful effects In the way JSS PS^S fSXLJL^JLTSsJ'SJB 9»JMO. terlor embellishments, which will dls- uT,! ffi 1 ™S^fta^l W'J '", ,he 1,1, thin aHlatle now nlavhnune from '»•*, niteen J ea ™< » na ™ value of products does not depend on extraneous attributes. The decorative artists have taken posses slon of Mr. Belaaco's new Btuyveaant The atre on Forty-fourth Street, and are pro- duclni of lnu_ tlngulsh this artistic new playhouse from all others In the metropolis. Everything will be In readiness for the formal opening of rue new Belasco playhouse late this month, with David Warfleld In bis new play. Mr. Belasco Is engaging actors for the special company which will present "The Rose of the Rancho" In a large number of cities and towns, which Frances Starr will be unable to reach during her tour this sea- She Ja appearing mt flfsH'.li.wR Theatre, New York, under the direct:',, TS K ll\ *.P 1 5 n . l F r ' a 2 d the P ,e »»« 1 au,i''ncS which attend the performances at that koaaa give evidence that she made no Bhtit! . C her departure from purely musical show • < »» Mathews and Harris Reaaxae Work This well known team returned from 1 k*i. country home at Blodgett's Landing- \ 11 after a delightful vacation, in the'rr-,.! i„' held on Lake Sunapee, their launch z ni Papoose," won second prise. They open : hei? aeaaon on the Keith at Proctor circuit «T Utlca, N. Y., Sept 30. cuu 8t ■>»> Increase In Maale Business. The U. S. censu, for 1805 shows that'there were 1 146 esUWIshme^nta^enga^ed In music tripled. Products w»» ILLINOIS. Peoria. — At the Grand (Chamberlln Harrington st Co., managers) "David Cor son," Sept, 14, had fair business. "A iw Among stage favorites thero are a num- ber who cannot play In New York City for a very well known reason. They belong on the list of those paying alimony to wives who have secured divorces from them—at least they thould be surrendering a part of their salary to their former helpmeets, and not so doing, they are afraid of Judgments while earning money In the metropolis. A well known comedian, who has since paid up all claims, at one time was barred for the above reason. Ho was playing a city not far from here—Philadelphia, In fact— when hla ex-wlfe dropped Into the theatre with a view to making some sort of a collec- tion. Looking about the house and seeing but half an audience, which to her meant a repetition of delayed alimony, she turned to her companion and said: "I can't see any alimony In this bouse—I guess I'll be a good fellow and let X. Into New York." GinCO 1IKLL. The This photograph was taken by Emllle Lea Lucifer, at Santa Barbarle, Mexico. 120ft round top Is used In one and two day Btands, and an extra 50ft. middle piece In week stands. son after she closes her long engagement In the play at the Belasco Theatre. Mary Hall, Who played the heroine in "The Girl of the Golden west," at the bead of a special company with such marked success lost aeaaon, in territory not touched by Blanche Bates, has been re-engaged for this Benson's special production. Mr. Belasco will this season present re- vivals of his great dramas. "The Darling of Da Hey and companv. Twentieth. Century Op Op 2\i M*jRBTic (William Proctor, resident wan. ager).—"The Volunteer Organist," i>i4 came to fair business. "The Cat and the' Fiddle." 15-18, had full houses. "The Hidden Hand''19-21, Hanlon's "Superba" 22-25 Lt. man Twins 26-28. "Arizona* 20-Oct. 2 Main Strbbt (Davls-Churchlll Circuit, man- agers).—Week of Sept. 23: Ramaey Sisters McBreen and Brother, Mitchell and Love Four Hawailans, W. J, Mills, and the klnc^ drome. Dempsbt's (Edward H. Brash, manager) —Week of 16: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fair chlldB, Emmett and McNeill, Collins and La Moss, Darnell and Marvelle, This wis the opening week, and good houses witnessed the strong bill. Weast'b (Charles F. Bartson, manager) —Week of 16: Stock burlesque, In "Asleep at the Switch" and "Matrimonial Mishaps •'■ Ed. Grees and moving pictures. Viboinia Beach (Frank A. Helnckc, man- ager) closed IS, after a moat successful sea- son. At, Faisco Pabk (Vemon C. Beaver, man- ager).—Week of 16: Rauf and Rauf, F. II. Bums and pony, Yankee Robinson's Circus. The season closed 22. s Springfield.—At the -Majestic (Earl j. Kara, manager) "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Sept. 14, crowded, the house. "The Cowboy Girl," 15, 16, scored a decided hit to standing room only. The Lyman Twins, In "The Yankee Drummer," 10-21. CuAT-renTON's (Geo. W. Chatterton, man- nger).—"The Man of the Hour," 14, pleased. "Tho Flaming Arrow," 15, had a good bouBe. "Coming Thro' the Bye,". 16, did well. "Brewster's Millions" 17, 18. Orphbdm (Meyer ft Watts, managers).— Week of 16: Robert Mllllo, Malvene and Thomas, Elma Mason, Joe St. Clair, harpist; Will II. Cross and company, and Polyscope. ICmpihe (John Connors, manager).—Week of 10: Dell and Fonda, Lottie Delmore, Rob the Gods," "The Heart of Maryland" and "Sweet Kitty Bellalrs." The visit of these companies will be supplemented with special organisations presenting "The Rose of the Ilnncho" and "The Girl of the Golden West." It Is announced that the Belasco executive tlscope; special for Sept. 20, Clarence Forbes, ten round boxing with Eddie Green. Notes. —The Orpheum Theatre has been playing to crowded bouses ever since It opened. Sent 2, The house Is In the Lutz Building, formerly occupied by the Gaiety. offices are to be removed to Belaaco's new The Now "Gaiety Theatre, which Is A TWlflNTY-lOIGHTH "Hello Helf ft linger I" "ii.iin clipper I" I IjlltttlK 'Hello 'How's IncBsf" "Humming," "When did you start In business?" An amusing Incident Is related by Moctc Sudan, manager for tho Frank B. Long Stock Co. Borne years ago he was one of a small minstrel company, styled "The Big Five." One of tho small Wisconsin towns played by them was Inhabited almost exclusively by n Swiss colony. In addition to hla duties at the door, Sadatl was acting as Interlocutor In tho first part He had arranged with the local manager to take caro of tho front of the "January 1, 1005.' "What were your principal successes?" " 'Mamma's Boy,' 'There's a Dark Man n-Comln' with a Bundle,' 'I'll be Waiting In the Gloaming, Genevieve,' 'Everybody Works hut Father." 'When the Whlppoorwhl Sings Marguerite,' 'Someone Thinks of Someone,' 'Colleen liuwii,' 'Let Me See You Smile,' 'I've Said My Last Farewell,' 'Ain't You Com- ing Back to Old New Hampshire, Molly ?' 'If tho Man In the Moon Were a Coon,' 'When 9TRRKT DIALOGUE]. "Yea, and ho Is making the hit of his life with "Neath the Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Hstcllc' 'I'll be Waiting, Dearie* 'When You Come Back Home,' 'Every Little Bit Added to What You Got Makes Just a Little Bit More,' 'What Will Your Answer Be?' 'Your Lips, Your Eyes, Your Golden Hair,' and 'My Cigarette Maid.'" "What makes you so confident of "Neath the Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Estelle' being a success V*" "Because It's the beat song wo ever pub- lished." "Are they singing • 'Neath the Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Estelle 1 In New York?' " "Are they? Why, last week In thlrty-stx You Know You're Not Forgotten by the Girl out of eighty theatres the song was sung and You Can't Forget,' 'Captain Baby Bunting applauded." of tho Rocking Horse Brigade,' 'Every Little r 'To what do you attribute your success?" Kit Added to What You Got Makes Just a Llttlo Bit More,' and ' 'Neath the Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Estelle,' and Iota of others. You know our record—nlootecn hits In nineteen months stands alone, and never have we felt hnnsn rinrit.. »i.« ♦)».- Z. _.. . ., mor « confident of a ballad being a knockout In our dealings with everybody." house during tho tlmo he was occupied on (ban we do of ' 'Neath the Old Acorn Tree, "Are all those people waiting to the stsgo In tho opening of the show. In Btructing. tho local man to admit no one without tho required 26 cents admission, Sadall went back to'open the performance. After tho curtain bad been up a fow minutes, his surprise waa great to behold the manager seated In about the middle of the hall, taking In tho show with Immense enjoyment, while at hla place "on the door" there was no visible substitute. As soon as possible, after this discovery, Sadall called tho man to the door loading to the atage from the hall, and angrily demanded to know why he had deserted his post out front. Sweet Estelle.' "How are your prospects for the coming season?" "About ten sure fire hits." "I understand Lew Dockateder la handling your songs exclusively." To several causes. First—Being able to deliver the goods. Second—To our courteous treatment of sll performers,- no matter how small they may be In reputation and posi- tion; and, Third—To being honest and fair see you?" "Yes. I handle, personally, as many of our performers as possible." "Then you are too busy a man for me to take any more of your time. Good luck, Helf ft [lager I" "Success, Clipper!" NOTICE . UALFTOIf■ PICTURES la the r«ad« 1"> paces of tub OUPPBR will he laserteal at theme pi>l«eat Slnde Colasna »T.50 Doabl. Col-om B1D.00 Anna Itoblnaon to Reappear ia London, Anna Robinson (Countess of Rosalyn) will make her reappearance on the stage aa an actreas-mnnager. Bhe has leased the Apollo Theatre, London, Eng., on her own responsi- bility, «n<l has engaged a clever cast to pro- duce a new piece, 'Tho Education of Elisa- beth," In which she herself takes the star part Stuyvesant Theatre within tho next thirty days. »»» Ida Conquest Purchases a New Plajr. Ida. Conquest, who Is appearing In "The Spell," at the Majestic Theatre, has pur chased the rights to a new play by Evelyn Grcenlead Sutherland and Bculah Marie Dix, entitled "Young Fernald." It la not Miss Conquest's Intention to present this play Immediately, but she wob to impressed by the lending rolo that she purchased the play, to hold lt for a future production. The leading role Is that of a young woman stenographer and private secretary to a literary man. Tho play was written especially for Miss Conquest by Miss Butberland and MIsb DIx. ' ««» Hasleton Bays Mansfield's Shake- spearian Prodactlons. George C. Hasleton, lawyer, best known as the author of "Mistress Nell," Henrietta Crosman'B successful play, has purchased from Mrs. Richard Mansfield all of the cos- tumes, scenery and effects of Richard Mans- lleld's Shakespearian productions. He would not make known the name of the actor for whom he bad bought the property, saying that It waa Impossible for him to make known the name of the star who commis- sioned him to buy'the productions. * >» Arnold Unij Playa a 'Week la Vaadev-ille. Percy Q. Williams arranged for Arnold Daly to appear In vaudeville for one week prior to his opening at the Berkeley Lyceum. Mr. Daly Is seen In Shaw's "How He Lied to Her Husband," at the Orpheum Theatre, Urooklyn, this week. «■» Novell! «o Arrlvf Here in October. Ermete Novelll, who returns to this coun- try, and again appears under the Bhubert management, will leave Italy Oct 18, for New York. Hla company sails on Oct 16. + »» ( linnnliiK Pollock's New Play. "The Secret Orchard," from the pen of Channlng Pollock, is to be produced on Oct 21, by Messrs. Hunter, Bradford ft Held, by arrangement with the Messrs. Shuberts. Krolimnii Ena-ages Edward Eisner. Daniel Frohman has engaged Edward Eis- ner, the young actor-playwright as stage manager /or "Tho Thler Co., now at the Lyceum Theatre. *»» "Little Nemo" to be Staved. Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom have been engaged bv Klaw ft Brlanger to bring Wlnaor McCay's cartoon creation, "Little Nemo," Into proper form for production back of the footlights. «»» Frederic Thompson flails for Bnrope. Frederic Thompson sailed for Europe Sat- urday, Sept 21, on the Lualtanta, on her first eaatbound voyage. It la said that be Is going with a view to starting In Paris an amuse- ment enterprise similar to Luna Park. + «» Hearing completion, will be opened Monday, Sept. 80. When completed It will be one of the finest vaudeville theatres In the State. The stage Is as large as that of the Majestic Theatre, In Chicago. The Interior furnish- ings will be new and first class. The stage employees of the various theatres In this city have formed an organisation, and pre- sented the managers with a new scale of prices. a Bloomlnston.—At the Grand Opera House 'Frank M. Raleigh, manager) "The Man of the Hour," Sept. 12, gave an excellent per- formance, to large business. "A Poor Itcla- tlon" 14. "Brewster's Millions" bad a lino audience 10. Klrkpatrlck Stock Co. 17-21, i.yniaii Twins, In "A Yankee Drummer," 23: •ftafferty'a Flirtation" 24, "The Lion and the Mouse" 26, "Under Southern Skies" 28, "Big Hearted Jim" 80, "The Isle of Spice' 1 Oct. 2, "East Lynne" 8, Hattle Williams 4. Cahti.h (Guv Martin, manager).—Bill week of Sept: 16: Greve and Green, Tynnc and Bonnie Hazard, Julian and Dyer, Lloyd's Music Peddlers, Frederic Huder, Mile, Uobc, and the Castlescope. s Deeatur.—At tho Powers Grand (J. F, Given, manager) "The Man of the Hour, Sept. 16, pleased a good house. "ComlnR Thro' the Rye," 18, scored. "The Slow Poke" 21, "The James Boys In Missouri 24, Wilton Lorckaye 25, "Are You a Mason I 28,'Babes In Toylnnd" 28. , Buou (A. 8lgfrled, manager).—Week of 16: Delphlno and Delmora, Bhrendall Urns., Early and Late, Frank H. Tlnney, W. J. Mills, and the BIJoudrome. Good business. Nora.—Frank D. Maban has leasesd space In the lobby of tbe Grand for a refreshment stand. Besides hla regular candy and peanut venders, waterboyB will serve patrons between acts. Alton.—At the Temple (W. W. Sauva«e, manager) vaudeville done big bualneas week of Sept. 8. "The Mlsaonri Gllrl" drew largo bouses 14. "His Honor the Mayor," proved a fine production, and had two capacity houses 16. "The Flaming Arrow" pleased n large audience 17. "The College Widow --< "Arlrona" 25. . Buctbic (Hallway ft Murray, managers . —Good films and Jack Meeting's Blnglng is drawing big crowds to this house. . Moth. —Rosalie Schwartze, of this city, is making good on tbo Eastern Vaudeville cir- cuit. Canton.—At the Grand (P. B. Powolso'i, manager) "David Corson" pleased Sept. I* I-eon Ellsworth, In "A Poor Relation" at«« "Luckless David," 16, drew well and pleat"-''- "James Boys la Missouri" 21, "Tbe Missouri Girl" 28, "Too Proud to Beg"' 25. Notes The Bijou continues to do fine business The Cosmopolitan Shows, u;'rc In connection with the Street Carnival, J» 28, Inclusive, are billing the city. This «ill also be home-coming week, and preparation are being made for an enormous crowd... •■ A sacred concert given by the Fifth Begins' Band at Van Winkle Park Sunday, 15, die* good attendance. s It BMle-rllle.—At the Lyric (F. It B»|j More Companies to Play "The Thief." at■fi| h |iSum^Sttf V N^"? B H, m Af " '■ ^a^rTfcU" ynne" cam.To fcj> Sunshine" 10, "The Flaming Arrow" 22. Charles Frohman will organise three other companies.