The New York Clipper (November 1907)

1034 THE NEW YORK GlilPPEB. November 2. ;k^,-;,.-.|.,:Av^M [LUCKY iSTRIKEn/l^^ CURED by • secret proceu "LUCKY STRIKE" hat a f Hgiance and charm all it.-, own. LUCKY STRIKE Silted Plug Pipe Tobacco lui ihe latent isle in ihe woild. li imoiet cool 10 ihr *nd wilhn.it Mile, and don not blow otit of the bowl. Tor over fifty > ran the mm; " PATTERSON " on tobacco hit been • guarantee of liigh quality. Pocket Size, Tin Box, 10c. Calolum Gas and Moving Picture Outfit EnlarUlnlni tna Public. Wcstnrt ynti.furnlsliliiKcomplete outfiti with simple mid explicit Instructions; Trie Field Is Largo, coroprtntng tbe regular theatre nnil lfrtiiro circuit, also local fleldri In chiirclicn, Public Relioole, Lodges Anil (ioncral Public (Istuorlnts. Notidng affords better opportunities for li«ii w c.pit,i. Our Outfit Comprises the O. P. CO.'S model, PURE OALCIUM CAS OUTFIT, the J rente. Bt candle power,the safest nd mosteoonomlcal jtas-makins; outfit ever Invented. Wclgktaoib*. 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IUXH unit F.t.ril'MUXT OF EVERY HKtSt 'liU'TIUX. -From liuveriimi'iil Auction X» mailer wlist ton wiint in Hun 11 Hi- I CS1I upplv it. New ur -ocuiiil liiiml. trend lor i- vinlotrnu. It. li. AliliAllAMS. -.'.-.' Smith St., Philadelphia. 1'it. MTAL CAPS UL US. MlDV WLES OATARRH BIADBER. Relieves all I Discharges in 24 HOURS ' tf»CD,u r ll.l*ta.l« lb* Dnearenf IMlDYj coauterfcituS^/ 8-141>7 ill dnttliu WorljH ol Wayer$. llAimr It. Vk-kwis writes: "The htmlnwa nl Hie .l-'enlii'i-tf Htoi k Co.. an far lltltt apflaon. In l.r-vund nil expectnllona. Portarocdith gaVR Hill ntirnctlnn n irtoat excellent week, nrtd iinvii-iiri', the .'!!v that la looked ttdon an "The one Hint's h-JVU lo act them In,' wtia n woiiilei- to Local Mnnnspi- Lantlry ond Mnnn- r.tr Kcnliere;. Our jieffot-tnitricp ot 'I.nttlli ami Urtiie.' on Tnwdrt* rtlgUI, vraa n turn ffWrty of 1,001) people. Tlilh lookti atrong to speak about to manngern. who know Lawrence, hut Lriwrence preoa and Manarer Landry will co- roliornie. unil we repeated name lllll Wednea- 'inv to capacity. Tlila altrnellon hna without doiihl the bent repertory and best line of peo- ple Mint Mnii.-igei- l-'enbere; haa ever gatrifred iOKi-i>iei'. Oni-protliielldu. under the guidance of Oliver llnlli y, n|lritl(a prnln* uf ihnt genllc- mnn'H hiii".' mnnnxement. Our aneetaUy <!"■ ti.'iilnieul Is verv Klrnrtg. It In headed by Hurry McKee. the Ameilemi Fregoll; .Mmi.l Aiin i-inK. dewrlplive soprano; Harry i.u Tour, tinging nml dniielng cumedlfln ; Aiinu Rutherford, xltiglng Ingentte; Blihy .lack .Me- Kee, mid. n» nn lulih-d fenlure. Henry Murkily and XlekerMiu. In n atttalenl act." SiMttti. LttwiK. In advance of Mary Knter- fon. report* Hint great Interest Is being shown in Miss Ctneinon's present lour. In Louis Kvnn Htilpniau's play.' "On Parole." Ulna KnicrHon berdlne widely known through iter pet'formnnee of the maid. In "His Majes- ty and the Maid." arid lo "On Parole" she la wild to be more than duplicating her aue- eer.s In the earlier piny.' On Oct. 10 Mils l-iniersnn opened the new Cortland Theatre, nt C'ortlnnrl, N. Y". Nottis Tftoat Lyceum Comedy Co.—Wo 8.M playing to the biggest htislneas of the seg- rod. I.aat week in Leholr City, Tenn., w« were ollllgeti to turn people, avray every night. Ave have one of the best repertory coinpnnlea In the r>otitli, playing all high class bills, with feature specialties. Rot- ter: Al. H. I'vann. manager; f. ('. Hattm, Kd. HterllUK. Frank Rbeherg. Robert Lean- onl. Win. Christie, James. Olasgow, Bl|ly Pompey, Abe WllllMms, J. N r . Owens, In ltd- vnnce: Marlon March, Ktlith Marlon, Dolly fjleneue. Madge Puller, Louells Bheldon' and Margaret Swander. Wo have .last purchased the rights to tbe Tbaw-Whltc tragedy, for a feature bill. Our plays Include: "Drifted Apart." "A Woman's Sacrifice." "Kast Lynne." "Slnves of the Orient." "The Kid- nappers," "How Wives Fool Their HuebanQs," "Htroke of Twelve." "Why Women Love." and the Thaw-White tragedy. We will pliy Florida nil Winter. Mn. ami .MnB. Ai.mko Ali.kn ami daughter, Kutelle, after live months/ engagement with tlm Mulestle Htork, at Austin, Tex., have signed wllb the Iilc Tent Stock Co. (pcrina- n.-nti. ut s.iii Antonio. They- are now la their eighth week, nnd expect to spend the Wluicr season in Him Antoqlo. Mrs. <;. WAi.-ftti: TiioitPSoV (Fnunle John- soni. after i-luxlng n very sucressful Summer engueenient :is heuvy woman nt Lake Ifia- wotliii. Kit. Vernon, O., pnld n visit to her liimli.-iiiil. who Is with Rowland A Clifford's "Old t.'lolhi-s Man" Co.. Add Is now at her lioitii- lit .Marsh. tlliowii. In., for n rest. Harry Shannon writes: "Ottr big tent ehow elnsed n successful senson of nineteen weeks ut Imdlngton. Mich..- Oct, 5. and we had only one hlowdown nnd lust two nights on in tint uf rain. The firemen of Ludiug- ton. Mich., will hold their annual fair in our lent duilug the week of Oct. H. then the outfit will be stored In our storehouse for the Winter." Xoti:s rarm "The Flaming Arrow" Co. (KastcW).—We huvc been nliiylng to very Iirnspcriius business so far this season, evert though we hnve landed In some small villages. If wo linve a few more."stages" sttcn as we had to work on in tho past few days, 'we will linv.! to shut down ana work on a cigar box. Finn for flu; Indian "Pow'WoW!" John P. linlley Is onr inanager. Clarence Bellalrc who has been playing the port of White Kngld fov the past live years, leaves the company to Join his wife, who is now with a well known stock company, playing up In Winnipeg. Can. Mr. lli-.lliilr Is a line fellow, well liked by every- body. Wc will miss him very much. Bdw. l'. Woodruff is on to fill bis place in the part ot White ICugle. Had fwo rehearsals. -Kvery- thlng Is running smoothly. • l ItoHTKR and Nutks of the Minnie Tressell Stock Co.: Bob button, owner and- manager: Clyde Tressell. Arthur McAdams, Frank Tucker, Karl Simpson. Morgan James, Kth'el Tucker. Siidonltt Haylor, Mae Chester and Minnie ~ Co., tin/ler ths mt«»een|<nt of Jen centon!-- iiiencd in .Mkfcellne, .Mo., on fiepr. 30. OeorgleBrahtley as Diane, lit WhUhlM :dcpTioiially strong, arid won the beirti tieople. Fin ma Anderson, as Martha with waa.egi Wo tire pitying tlircu night ataiKis-thriiiigli Iowa, and business: is big. re* noil. Iowa,-ond business Is Die. i.ansiuw \sv KrBitiTT recently closod aUcitesstill forty weeks' engagement with the Myrtle Ihircmue Theatre Co., and 'are riO'tv Hiking it few days' vacation ut Greenville, Mich. Mauiiussk Dr VUbb Is now with C\ S. Ruble's Co., playing the henry In "The Sweel- esl tilvl In Ulxle" Co. Tims. \\. KOBCEI writes: "After a Rfos- lierous season of twehty-sli n'ecks. I closed with the Truesdoll Bros. Theatre Co., at- At- nolri's Park, la., to Join "The Sweetest _C(IM In Dixie' Cq. (Southern A), where 1 plnyjlie rharacler heavy. The ciitnpany Is iloltj'g.-a nice liuslness. mid the 'ghost.', walks regu- larly." V Nrrrrs FitoM tho Royal Stork Co.—We are In our fifth week, and are doing swell busi- ness. We have just purchased the playing rights to "Hidden Crime" and "To Die at Onwn." from Spnfford, T'owell ft Cohen. Our llrsl production of "Hidden Crime" proved qnltn n saccess. The company roster Includes: Ham A. Hays, owner and mana- ger : Charles Daniels. Ben Ezzel. Edward (Whltey) Holtman. M. Allen McPherson, Walter li. Spleer, Dewey Brown. Horace Mc- intosh. Cordon Do Forest, Lett B. Harring- ton, agcnl: Jnti. Coon, bandmaster; Roy Walters; director; Tims. Dowdy. Myrtle Adell, Jesnette Tlllwnrd. Doris Bonitn. Fay Car- Hale. Magdalen Tinys and Rnby Hays. JtHIX FmiVf.iU'K bus signed with the Lin- coln J. Curler forces litis senson, playing the heavy In lite Eastern "Flaming Arrow Co. tin reports excellent business, and ll well pleiiseii with bis engagement, Haiiby ltt;uu writes; "Aftir this week I will sever my connection with Bubb ft Hitter's Her.''.I Siptare Stock Co. I will probably put out an up-to-date repertory crionatiy, ana a onn ulglit stand attraction, opening Nov. 11. Jgmbtte Carkw la fenttired this season us Bunco In "No Mother to Guide Her." un- der the innuageaient ot Hidden Bros. A- Ed- wards. The regular season opened at Hen- ver, Col.. Aug. Kk Notes fbom tut: HAmucii-HAt.t, Stock Co. —During the engagement at Clarksburg;, W. Va., tile newsboys were presented with a handsome photograph, in a pretty frame, uf llitv.el Curb-ton. who was presented With 1 big Imuuiict of roses Tuesday. Oct I, bytha newsboys, who cama as a theatre party, tendered them by 77ni Hufij; Telegram. >Iiss ('luleton wrote upon the photographs, "to My Llltle Friends Of The Daffy Tclearam." Tin- picture hm been hung on the wall in the lobby of The Teleimim counting room. PunTit Amuot. N. J.. Xorts.—Laura Burt and Henry U Stanford opened their season here, night of Oct. 12. In "The Walls-of. Jericho. The Now Brunswick Theatre was filled to capacity, and an ovation wus ex- tended to both the play and pluycis. Miss Burr and Mr. Stanford scored Individual hits by their clever and convincing work. Ernest Slilpmati, under whose management these p..pillar stars ure nppc-iirlhg, was prea- eut wllh a part" of friends lioi.i New York. Ciias. H. Osbounk Is under ihe mauagc nieut of Nixon & Zimmerman, with the "Slin- ple Sliiinu Simple'" Company. Mr. tlsliurui. Is plnylug Siuiplu SiutOO, the title role, aittl la Uvlug rery uiccly. N'OTCS FROM TBF. "\Vab sue TO BUHO" >., tinder tbs munagem-nt of Jed Ife 01 rlth I of the iieopli. Ann Hopton, created many luugbi, nnd was Ule source of much humor throughout ths entire bill. Cm-lnne Noble, as Hester Severn, the exacting sister, did her part exceptionally Well. Lyle La fine. In the part of Ltvrrance, the boy srtlst, won much favor. II. J. Zlebl- Kolh. as Brtino Severn, did a strong part ex- ceedingly well. Raymond W. Ruble, In tbs role of Lord Kufston, showed himself an ictor of ability. Tom Casey, In (he part of Pettlpan, strengthens the bill In a very pro- nounced manner. Jed Carlton, In the comedy role of Elatji Washington Pancake, kept the bouse In continued laughter, and proved that (he "Juillcn nf tbe Peace, of Huckleherry Township" was more than equal to his task. The company has been very well selected, and we are sure lo meet with success. JiiK Wiotehbaii. 'who plavs the title role In—The empire." lias umpired all the gnmea fur his team and opponents alnce the first uf this season. He writes that he will back his team against any other amateur team In the profession for anything up to $1,000, pro- riding he umpire*. Nrvrr.s from the Krmptou Komedv Ko., nu- Jer the management of John F. Keogh and L. . Foot*. The company la playing to excellent business through Colorado, we have- our time booked solid In Nebraska and Kansas. Following Is tlio roster of company: Fred Harrington, John F. Keogh, L. "J. I-oote, li. 3. Allen. E. I-, Ferris. E. R. Stone, E. W. Gehelc, Ora Keogh. Laliro. Field. Millie Starr. Harry Herring, musical director, arid ottr mascot. Baby Albert. Tub Old Rkmao-i.fi Is with us every week. Tiik J. C. Lkwis "Si .Pmjnkard" Co.. now touring Nebraska aud Kansas, lias uecn doing good business, The show has been receiving the generous praise of the press, and Is being loudly applauded by'tbe audiences. Notes rilou TttB Albert . Tatm>r Co. — After closing our Summer season at Dallas, 'J'ex.. at Cycle Park Theatre, on Sept. in, where we broke all previous records, we opened our regular Fall- ttrnsou in l'nris, Tex., on Sept. 10. We are giving complete scenic productions of "PoncefAil valley" and "A Poor Relation," In which Mr. - Taylor has achieved bis greatest - success. ' Our roster Includes: 1- rankle Kane. Mlgnon Phillips. Belle McGreevy. Louise Paxson. Oscar V. Nix, Jack Voss. John McGreevy, Al. Pierce. Fred Paxson, Scth Spanglcr, Leon Gunn. and Albert Taylor. Clark, Gntr.i.v amp Fink's Cojiedt. Co. opened three weeks ago. and report business good. They will add four new people to the company, and play the larger towns In Texas. Adrian C. D'Arct's well known Eastern stock companies have recently closed their engagements. Mr. D'Arcy has allied him- self with the Irving F. Moore Amusement Co.. of Boston, taking control of the large dramatic department. Roster of Walter 11. Stull's Co.: Walter II; Stull. proprietor; Geo. Roberts, manager: Geo. Marks, stage manager: Jack -Goodwin, Andrew MscKnlght. Clyde Armatrong, Ben- nett Finn, Chas. Grove. John Orove. Frank Arnold. Harry Beck. Leo Dole Ingrabam. Aglet Duval, Anna Wbtlford, Mae Stewart, Z'.-hIh Townsend and Bertha Grove. The Garb Trjo left the Keystone Dra- matic Co.. to join North Bros.' Comedians, doing their feature trio act and playing parts. They find, tbe change very, much to their satisfaction, they inform us. Frankib Kane, late of the Family Theatre, In East St. Louis, III.. Is now featured In the support of Albert Taylor, and reports success in her delineation of the roles of Virgin, In "Peaceful Valley," and Dolly, In "A Poor Re- lation." This, is Miss Kane's third season with Mr. Taylor. Notf.8 from tlio Lvric Stock Co.—This at- traction opened its season at Mlamisburg, O.. Sent; ao, to Hie capacity of the house. The company, while new to fills territory. Is c'ohd- {HMtcdof some of the best known people in rep- ertory, bended by an assured popular favor- ite, Minn (iinuell. who was lObg identified with well kiiown attractions. The. company Is fully equipped for a successful feasnn. with a line of special paper, and has n repertory of plays absolutely new. Two plays hdVe been especially written for this, cbnipariy By K. Arvflroz. tinder whose direction all our plays are. produced. "Cinderella" wlfl-be marie a special Saturday matinee bill, featuring Baby Katkrrlne'Burns, a little- tot -(Jnst passed her Aim birthday), us the fairy queen. The roster of tbe company Is,: Blaco ot Lan- hsin, sole proprietors and managers ; O. Blaco, business manager: Karl Lanham. N. Alvarez, W. .1. SchullE, Aleit D. Stauchfleld. Eddie Walkup. James A. Casey, Walter piialth, Bob- bie Stclzlg. Vincent Mlunelll, musical direc- tor : Mlna Glhncll. Nolly Lyons Healy, Maud Norton and llaby Katherlnc Bums. FtoRBNCE Gt|.BKRT l'ox. singing soubretle. forms us that Mie-1« making omtc a hit In riotibrette roles with the BuRcy.Comedy Com- panv. as Is also Master Albert 'Bailey,,black face comedian. Tho company Is playing to big business In Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. :-...-,.;. RabmbX Lbfkkrts, who has been playing tlif)' part of Uncle Josh, In '.'L'nelc Josh Spruccbv," uiidei' the management of Houks 4 Frazee, closed with the company at 'St. John. N. B. Mr. Lefferts received Sue press notices for his portrayal of the role. 1 Notes iiiom "The Sweetest Olrl In Dixie" Co. (Northern).—This company Is meeting with great success, nnd has been offered re- turn dates In evory town played, but, owing to the fact that we are booked solid up to May 9. 1008, wo have to decline them. ,We play through Kansas. Indian Territory, Mis- souri. Nebraska. lowu. Illinois. Arkansas aud Kentucky. Our roster Is as follows: Jack W. Pooler,' Geo. .1. Stanley. Grnydob 11. Fox, George L. Dick. Clara Sbyne, Elisabeth *> ltov. Hazel Wiley ami Gall Hnmllton. Execu- tive stf.tT: Will R. Hughes, manager; Ed- ward J. Jones, treasurer: Tbom. J. Richards, press agent: Tlliifian fa. Martin, musical di- rector ; Oeo. li. Stanley, siajrf'e director: W». Smith, master of properties. Hmur Cosxki.i.v and May Rowk have joined hands, after two years' separation, and are now with' Tom Marks' Show. Notes trom "The Two Macs" Big Co., Archie McCall ami Jas. T. McUoverh, mana- gers.—Business Is good, and every one Is well and happy. Roster: Archie MeCall, Jas. T. McGovern, M. J. Scoles. Del Hicks, Jas. Johnson, Jay Coggshcll, Chae. Clay, L. 8. Grlnson. Flo Earl. Elonlso Fruncls, Beatrice King and Jluud Brown. Maude Fkai.y began her second season un- der John Con's management, at Columbus. 0., on Sept. -li. appearing In the famous English comedy. 'The Stronger Sex." Mlsi Fcaly and her company are reported to have scored u genuine success. The premlvrc *as witnessed liv several Metropolitan manager!, who came on from New York for that pur- pose. Manager Cort was so well pleased with the reccpiion tendered the star and the play that ho Immediately entered into arrange- menis for the early presentation of the com- pany In New York City. Omeu HtnREBT. of the Four Emperors of "•(lisle. Is still with the Grace Cameron Opera Co. Billy Hall Is In bis tenth week with tbe Claru Turner Co.. pitying principal comedy and doing his monologue. Mus. ALtrr. Atmis baa been engaged for Ramsay Morris" "Under Suspicion" compauy. Mrs. Adams wus :he wife Af the Inte Burton Adams. Owi.no to (he sudden, illness of Alma Che- ter. heavy* woman of "The Little Organ Grinder" Cn.. |liirrle.li..TraInor.- one of the sextette, wiV.e'i'tflleil npdlT-iil one hour's um Ice lo play her part, una made an excellent tut- liiession, Notes krom "Tub Phantom DEiKctirg' Cix—The Southern tour of this compeny pis lieen concluded, and hat been one corttlrtuoa srjr,ee»s—the shot/ "ropMlM" hi every In- atance to larger linslpess than In the nrcvlOut season. The territory now to be visited will be tbe East, where large financial and artistic rcsaltn are assured. The attraction hts re- celtcd an entire new "iconic arid costnms dress, arid the cast this year Is Immeasurably superior to the one of last .veir. Pearl Kvaiis, the Ingenue, Is. to introduce a povtl number shortly, and judging from rohearsalt, It tvlll be one of the features. The American Newjbovs' Quartette tbls season use none of last season's mntorlnl but their title, and rrerj change has been for the better. Their act, Henry Fink and the Hall Sisters, hare night- ly .struggles far vaudeville honors. Maude Tritax has added several stunning gowns that easily entitled her to the honor of being one of the best dressed women In melodrama. Tills i.V-Misf Tiuax's second season with the company, and . her work. If possible, excels previous, efforts. Hugo Koch. In the title rbls; lias caused much favorable comment,by his artistic effort, and F. Howard Lunge has Imiwrted la rite role of Ihe heavy an effect- iveness hitherto not reallxed. The lion, Toby, has nf late developed a streak of vlcloiisness that seems Impossible of eradication, arid Anna Kildtiff has to exercise great care when handling him. having had several narrow 1 ea- rn pes recently. The business continue,* at high water mark, arid all previous records of this organization are being eclipsed del!)-. Wmbn . Chauncbt Olcott reaches this city next month. In his new romantic drama, "O'Neill of Derry," his admirers will see him In a role similar to D'Artagnan. in "Tbe Three Guardsmen." At present the popular comedian Is louring the West in this play to large buiLodPs. . . At., li. (Mete) Wilson, the singing come- dian, x-oroes le New Y'ork In November for an engagemehl of several weeks' duration. He will then be seen for tbe first time here In a new version of "Met?, In tbe Alps," a pic- turesque story of Switzerland. In this ver- sion, of his play there Is said to be a sensa- tional scene, calculated to make New Yorkers alt op anrt listen. ■ A yoovo htak. likely to be seen In New York before Ihe end of the present season, la Florence Gear, who Ik touring tbe Welt In a comedy, with music, called, "Cupid at Vasinr." 'This piny differs from the usual musical comedy in that it tells a concise story through which there runs comedy love and near tragedy. Among the stare who are likely to pity engagements in this city tbls season ire: Paul Cllmore, who le appearing In George V. Hobart's newest comedy "The Wheel of Lore." and Crcston Clarke, n nephew of the late Edwin Booth, who will be seen In a new play, by Adelaide Prince, entitled "The Power that Governs." Both plays have scored suc- cess oft the' road. Harrv C. Scalf.s writes: "My wife (Myrtle Carleton) and myself are In our tenth week with the J. G. Sttiriz 'Was She to Blame?' Co., and the company Is doing a phenomenal business. I am doing Lord Kurston, the lead, and my wife does Hester Severn, tbe heary. We find Mr. and Mrs. Stattz excel- lent people to work for and to work with. The company is booked solid through Canada, then going West to the coast, over one of Mr. Stuttz's former routes. In many of the cltiea of Minnesota we are playing return dates, and arc always greeted with capacity houses. The.'ghost' walks every week, wc get The Old Reliable, and- everyone is in the beat of spirits. Roster: Mrs. 3. O. Stuttz. Mrs. Harry C. Scales, Cleo Jeffries. Lorn Stuttz, .1. 0. S|utt7., George Stuttz, Harry C. Scales. Bajal C. Belmont. Joe Shamrod, Lloyd Cole, Howard Masters. J. Forester and H. A. Gonld. a lucky thirteen." W. F. Gardneb. agent of "The Candy Kid" Co.,.under the management of Kllroy « Brtt- tori, writes : "This attraction will have the honor of being tlie lirst theatrical party io depart from the new Union Deisit at Wash- ington, D. C. This.depot Is without a doubt the finest in the world. The company move to New York City Sunday! Oct.' 27.' Frank Ciiuisrin Is being starred In the new musical comedy. "The Lunatic and the Lady," which opened at Wllllnnasport, I'o.. Sept. HO. The show, wc are Informed. Is doing an Immense business, nnd It Is said to he the greatest dancing company over put to- gether, i Kari. Hmrlitzki.lb. president of the Inter- state Amusement Co., was the guest of Prof, and Mrs. Epstein, at Forth Worth. Tex., on Oct. 17. Th.e following party partook of on ejegnut supper prepared by Mrs. Epstein: Karl Hotilltzcllc. T. W. Mullnlv. malinger Majestic Theatre. Fl. Worth; J. 11. McDon- ald, asslst.-int manager; Alex. Elchcnbaum, Isaac Epstein, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jas. Caldwell, Dora aud Rosa Epstein, und Mr. and Mrs. Phil Epstein. Bi.oowrirXD, Ixn.. Note: Tho Blooniflrld Opera House. Is being remodeled and dec- orated, and when' completed will be one bf Ijn? nicest little theatres to be found In tbe smaller une night stands. Bloomlield baa always Mad the reputation of giving good easiness to first class companies, and with tbe neniv remodeled house good business will certainly continue They already have a number of the best one night stand com- panics booked. The house will be reopened early in November. Caldwell axd Wkntwortii. who opened at Parlor Theatre. York. Pa., Oct. 14. arid then played at the Lyric Theatre. Unlontown, with Altodra and other time to follow, report meeting with great success with their novelty dancing act. Notes from the Novelty Theatre,- Still- water. Minn.—Wc ure now located and set- tled In oor new house. The doors wero opened, and. ten minutes afterwards, the house wat sold out. The seating capacity Is about GOO, with a large sttge, and everything In "apple ?le" order. Business has been very good, and be future look; bright. Manager Onrrcht In- tends getting the best acts procurable, giving the natrons a Varied programme of novelties. Julls Obrcehl, our lady cornet soloist, was presented with au elegant silver-plated cornet On lirr birthday. Tut: Old Reliable reaches its. trvery Friday, and is as Welcome as coal is now. ('has. HiLliEUlA. who closed with Guy Bros." Mlnslrcls at Burrle, Onl.. Oct. 16. In- forms us that he is now lining some time,at Boston, after which he will go to Wilmington. Del., to take a well earned rest, which will be his first lay off in over a year. Al. Beasley writes: "I made a change from the Fcnbcrg Stock Co. to the Morrison Comedy Co., .is agent. The company num- bers! twenty-nine people, with a female or- chestra, and will play the best time In Poon r •ylvanla, New York. Maryland and soma Eastern cities, nugli Morrison, Peldman and Ball arc the owners, and have equipped the cnaipaiiy Is a tii.st class manlier. We bats iqwcial puper for each plav, and a spleudli line of small matter that U til bright and (alchy. There r.re seven vaudeville acts, headed by Feldman nnd Ball, and ten plays, ttever seen la this territory." • Mitchell's All Star Comedians' Notes. --We opened our season to a house lllled to overflowing si (be Burtls Opera House, Au- burn, x. YT. Wednesday. Oct. 2. The roster of the compauy is: Helen Held. Dora Mystic. Muriel Lankdou. Violet Herudon. John J. Boyle. Ray Martinez, W. Havens, Earl King. Fred litimes, H- S. Judd aud Harry Llndsev. Specialties by Hulmes and Lewis, and Doe {nd Mystic. We play three and six night land-., and appear .ut Baldwlnsvillc, X. Y.. II next week, ' Lewis and Green closed with Pat White's llaiety fiirls i'o. (o accept sixty-iwo weeks on I lie Keith A 1'roclur. Kohl A Castle, und the (iVjibeutn circuits, opening Oct. SI. al Hi* One Hundred and Twenly-lifth Street The- atre, New York. Notes from the Sophie Bradford Stock Co —AVe opened our fifth successful season under the management of Downs ft O'Toole. hi Canal llovcr, Ol This capable companr ,,r players, supporting Sophie Bradford, a clever, .voting leaning worhan well known through out the Eastern and Southern States, "a plariuat the best city time. We are putting on a fine line of royally plays, giving each ope a complete scenic production. The ros- ter Includes: Craig Roylstpn, Kenneth Hop- per. James M. Bradford. D. Savre Redfieid. Will E. Millbiirn, Lucretla Shaw. Ruth Hewitt. Mae Evelynne. William Bradford, musical director; D. Sayre Redfield, stage manager: Frank Hosfers, properties; A. It. Candoit. electrician: Jas. KIrke. master of transportation. HarRy Wimibrr. playing his successful pro- tean comedy. "Nip and Tuck." opened his senson tt Bethlehem. Pa., Oct. 12. The coin IKtnv I* under the dlrertlon of the Salter Amusement Co. The roster is as follows: Harry' Webber. Jas. 11. Rankin. Harry Webber Jr.. 'Claude Solxlae, Rolsirt Crawford. E. J. Halliard, '.'liarles Osborne. Dorothy Lewis. Cleo 1 Newell. Blanche Marble nud Queenie Marble. '.The company Is booked solid until Mnv. Charles Bradbury is the advance agent. IIi:Lt:if k: May. who has been 111 with ty- phoid fever for the past six weeks, nnd was compelled to cancel her engagement with the Speddcrijl'algfc Co., has. regained her health sufficiently to resnme work.. , Pan. Rubin, Hebrew character coniedliu, who was principal comedian with tho com- pany known as ■.•Everybody Works But Fa- ther," will return to vaudeville with a nov- elty tct, under tbe exclusive management of Chas, E. Henderson. THE act of Nellie Seymour and' Nestor has mat with much approval and success for the duort time that it has been op the stag" Their costumes for efich song are true to etch character, there are no waits, and their voices blend pleasantly. Master Nesior bat o stroll; voice, and makes a fine appearance as a'choir boy. The act runs fifteen minutes, with bright and catchy music. So far they htv* played every Sunday night for the past thro months, and have many others booked. When these dates expire they expect to go on a circuit of good work. Caro Miller writes: "Mrs. Caro Miller, of the Five Columbians, was granted a $27,500 claim for Injuries' received in a Southern Railway wreck, on Thanksgiving morning, 1006. Burkett & Burkett. of Flnd- lay. O., were attorneys on the case. Mr«. Miller's condition Is much improved, and the act will continue vaudeville engagements in a short time.'' La Crecia, acriallat. -will hereafter b* known as Mile. Ln Carroll, with a new sue- setting nnd elaborate wardrobe. Her act i« pronounced as one of the prettiest and strong est acts of Its kind In vaudeville. She is booked solid through the South until Jan- uary. 1908. ' Notes from "Uncle Zeke" Co. — W- Jumped from our repertory company, Craw- ford s Comedians, to our feature play. "Uncle Zcke," and are doing a record breaking busi-' ness for this season. There ore no changes In onr company- since the opening of tho sc.i son. Our dye scenery is causing much" faror- nbli; comment. We were unfortunate hi hav- ing our two trick pigs (Sandy and Pi-vci stolen nt Osage Clly. They will be replaced. Our band and orchestra arc as good as Hi* best, and better than most of them. Time Is well filled for tho remainder of the season hi the South. Jo. E. Richards, press agent on the staff of John Cort. writes that he was compelled tc resign his position at Salt Lake.City on Oct. u, and will spend six months in llu- pine woods of Southern Utah, trying to re- gain bus health. A case ot lung trouble de veloped after an operation for appendicitis. compelling Mr. Richards to give up his bust ness? - . Tbe . Ahcens. "Our tlnjc Js bool . novelty acrobats, write: _ booked solid until the last ot November,' 1008. opening on the Interstate circuit, Oct. 28. for eight weeks, and contlnn tag In vaudeville until the middle of March, when we jump to Los Angeles. Cal., to open with the Great Sells-Floto Shows for tha Summer tour, 1908." •RoStEB of "Sandy Bottom." managed by the- Guarantee Amusement Co.: Alex. Story. Geo. Penrose. Harry J. Beanc i-'rimcls (Joit- sehnlk. Harry CUne. Joseph Brosnun. Llbbie Brittainc, Mabel Owen and Mrs. Harry J. Beanc. Alex. Story will direct the tour. Aftbb spending the Summer at his home ln Coming. N. Y'.. Robert Borst has signed with the Irene Myers Stock Co., -as musical director. ■ Oeo. P. Lloyd's mother died recently at Wlngham, Out.. Canudn. He hi requested tu communicate with his father. • Duncan Hkywarii. press agent for the Os- man Slock Co.: writes: "PusIuckh through- out Tennessee and South Carolina has been Wg.- ?ud prospects for a .-.uccessfiil season arc ir"oil. Hclcuc Rulku. who is oun of the best l'ked stock actresses, that ever toured lb" South, will loin the Oshian Slock Co. In Spurtauburg. S. C. Several other lcw play cfs will be added to the company, and In « few weeks we will have i.no'of the best'rep- ertoire couipaules touring the Soulh. Two thousand people saw the ploy the opcnlns night Jn the new theatre In Spartanburg. The Old Reliable Is a -ousmnt and wel- come visitor even' Week. A new theatre is beta? bnllt at Abbeville. S. C. It will be opened next season. Plans are also on toot for a new house ln Union, S. C. McNally A Goodman, managers uf tbe present bouse, are the promoters." The Lamm: Bnus. are with Jos. M. Jacobs' scenic production. "Nobody's Claim" (East era), at present touring Pcnntylva'nla. Fred I.ainpo Is managing the stage aud doing Ihe Irish comedy, ami Chas. Iampe Is playing the part of Caladcmus Popp. the black fare cuutedv role. "The Vendetta" Co. 'Ernest Uarrlu^- lou's). under the management of R. E. 'riionius. Is winning m.ich Tavor lu the terri- tory where it is booked, nud Is pronounced by nfuiiiigors arid theatre natrons' to be one of the very best nltruelloiis routed through lb- Middle Wert and Southwest this season. The business has been exceptionally good ever slure the upeiiiug. i Notes from a. W. Cross' Attractions. — Lawrence Evort is being presented In "Wa Art King" (Central company), and the sup- Sortlng company Includes: George F. Weber. ohn F. Carleton, John Osgood. F.-.H. Gray. Robert L. Lockhart. Elizabeth Stevens. Ella Marie. Lambert and Viola Dale. Executive staff: -Walter M. Roles, manager; Jas. H- Dunwortb. business manager; B. B. Morse, acting manager, and John F. Carleton. stags manager. David B. Gaily Is being presented ln "we Are King" (Northern company), and the supporting company Includes: Wro. Mc- Kegney, Edmund Deane. Thos. G. Carroll, F. H. Erbert, Edmund Carroll. Leila Hill. Grace Hilton and Marie Clifton. Executive staff: Robert B. Price, manager;- Edmund Carroll, acting manager; Edmund Deane, •tage manager, and J. W. Robertson, stage carpenter. Tiif. Oklau Is tbe name of a now thratra recently erected bv Messrs. Flynn ft Ovcrlco»_. at Bartlqsvllle. 1. T.. and opened on Sept. 2a with a production of "Miss Pocahontas. Walter Jones. Anna McNabb, Blanche Deyo, Maris Dupuls. George Le Salt- and Nell Mo- Nell assumed The principal roles, irii '"« opening of the new house was attended with great eclat. ■• r Robert Hf man and Marie De Trace htvt been engaged to pity juvenile and ingenues, respectively, for the stock company ot tha new* Majestic Tneatre. Indianapolis, Ind. Notes from Coin-laud Brot.' Slock Co — T«i» i.'ress In Ihe middle We»t Is loud In If M.ii.e of tbls company, staling' that It In Hi" best iiopular priced show travellug It* this territory. The business Is iuiureuse. '•' .