The New York Clipper (January 1908)

1282 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. Mi55 CIipper'5 January u. COWCEHMIHO STIGE FOLK and Some times OTHERS BY JOSEPHINE QBO. Whenever Henry Edward Warner, who io effectively does the big publicity act for the Bbubert attraction!, hai a wakeful night, then look but (or a new song the following dcy. Evolving attractive materia! all day for the papers and magaxinea In'the interests of the busy Arm be represents, is a heavy task, both physical and mental, but the young man seem* to be supplied with force abundant enough to labor also through some of the "wee ama' hours." "I've Got a Pain In My Sawdust," the song recently secured by Vesta Victoria, and by ier made Into a bit, was the result of one of Warner's "wakefula." And the way this clever little sons; with the catchy title came to be written was In this wise: The young man had been supping late with a Bhubert atar and two or three of the lesser lights. The "llve-brolled" crustacean, which was an important part of the repast, must have been a dead-broiled, for, after about an hour of sleep that night, Warner was' awakened by the painful symptoms frequently follow- ing lobs'tr-lcal Indigestion. The Jamaica ginger bottle was his lirst thought, and in groping about tbe medicine ahslf for It, he overturned several bottles, the clatter of which aroused Mrs. Warner, who rushed to bis assistance. "What on earth is tbe matter, Henry Ed- ward?" she'exclaimed. "I've got'ii'pafn In my sawdust," he re- plied with a groan. During tbe excitement of mixing and taking tbe warming dose, Mrs. Wamer, ever on tbe alert with suggestions that will aid her hard-working supporter In bis literary labors, remarked: "That Isn't a,bad title for one of jour songs." * ■• . "That's so," replied Warner, between two paroxysms, "and I'd better utilize It while i.to spirit—or more correctly, the pain— moves me." Then during the next two hours, to tbe crescendo and de-crescendo accompaniment of tbe Inspirational Impulse, Wamer wrote the verses. As he worked them out, the ac- companying melody came with them,' and thus It was that a pain In Warner's belt region brought Into existence one of Vesta Victoria's latest successes. Wblt Cunllffe Is London's latest exporta- tion of music hall talent, billed as headllner at the New York this week. Cunllffe repre- sents one of the most polished and finished products of advanced vaudeville, that form of popular entertainment which many years ago was rooted In variety. In the far past, "variety" waa often a synonym for songs and acta of performers whose personality and work were anything but refined, and to whose performances women and children were barred. CunUffc's personality and work is tbe farthest point of the other extreme. He la a singing comedian, with a clever comedy that does not touch upon buffoonery.' His manner of dress is the complement of his work, and though not In the least foppish, he has frequently been styled "Beau Brum- niel" and "Beau Nash." More recently he has been called the "Gibson Man," as he possesses a clean cut appearance, with no exaggeration ' of style In dress, other than to affect a certain effective shade of brown to the exclusion of all other colors, His wardrobe, even to his brown hats, are made for him by tbe some tailor and hatter em- ployed by his king. Actuated by tbls at- tractive fad of his, London has bestowed upon him also another name, his most popu- lar one, "The Man In Brown." Cunllffe, who was the rbymster of bis class during his last year at Oxford College, writes nearly all of his own songs, and he knows extremely well how to equip himself In tbls lino, » While the Firth Avenue Theatre resumes Its former policy of high class vaudeville, Keith A I'roctor'a V.vcnty-thlrd Street The- atre, so long a prominent "continuous" house, opens Jan. 0 as a moving picture ex- position on a larger scale than heretofore attempted. The whole performance, with tbe exception of Interpolated songs, Illustrated by pictures, will consist exclusively of the latest and best of all that has developed along the moving picture line. Three, changes of programme each week will be made. Tbe whole, house, no reservation of seats, will be open at the small price of 5 and 10 cents.' This new policy bas been decided upon owing to tho Immense attraction of (he gen- eral public toward this sort of entertain- ment. Knowledge of value In methods of manufacturing—for Instance, that popular film, scones at a rolling mill—are graphically Impressive. These give the Ignorant aa well as others, Ideas on subjects with which they never would come In contact In any other way. These pictures Illustrate scenes and doings In foreign countries, Important events, modes of living and travel which In no other way than by the moving picture could be a part of one's experience. Thus, while Keith sc Proctor will be adding largely to their own bonk accounts, they will also be giving at a small price, Instructive amusement and knowledge of big value. 9 An amusing application was recently made to Sam J. Klein, a popular manager of Sum- mer shows, who during the Winter season Is connected with a moving picture exchange, The proprietor of a moving picture show In Newark, which bas a large population of dormant, of which he is one, called upon Klein to hire certain pictures. Objecting to some of the higher priced Alms, be settled upon others of cheaper grade, after making a lot of trouble and taking up considerable of Klein's time. Tbe Alms Anally selected by tbe economical showman, proving satisfac- tory to his audiences, he decided on farther economy as to the rest of bis entertainment Tbe other day, .in arranging with Klein for talent,'be said i .'-. •', ■ '• "Them second-hand Alms pleased as much as the high priced ones, and I'm not going to put so nWb. money Into my acta after tbls," adding confidently, "now. Klein, .can't yoa get me %-twteco*4-hat\iet singers, cheap?" . "■"sl/ijY', The following request'of a. beginner In "the business"- may sound' amusing to {nose more familiar with it Ed. Hale, manager of a Western "Hip Van . Winkle" company, bas connected therewith a specialty known as the Chicago Newsboy Quartette. One of these young singers had been with the company only a few days when. In on emergeticy, he was .called. upon to do some "Juvenile" work. He managed,to get dressed, but knowing absolutely, nothing ol the make-up art, he made sad work with tbe . grease paints with whicb he had been hur- riedly provided. Finally, discouraged at his unsuccessful attempts, for he had put on and cleaned off many times, he rushed out to tbe stage manager, a few minutes -before his cue, and exclaimed: "For heaven's take, sirfpe met" ■ ■•-■# "A Christmas night performance," reml- nlscently remarked William Norrls, "always brings back the memory of ray drst appear- ance on the stage, which- was Also oft a Christ- mas night" The young comedian's remark, was made Under tbe Cents. James SiiKi.nr Saow Noras.—Christmas Eve was spent in trimming tbe Christmas tree which It Is customary to bave with the show each year. Every one with the show was called at 5 a. k., Christmas morning, and led to the dining tent where tbe tree whs standing, ablaze with electric sparklers, candles' and gold and silver trimmings. Tbe floor was Just covered with costly toys for the children, and there were many valuable presents for the various members of the com- pany, some of which were: Chas. Ogden, Eagle bin, K. of P. charm, silk shirts and suspehdeTs, gold.eyeglasses and watch chain; Mrs. Chas, Ogden, diamond earrings, neck fur, kid gloves, elephant hide handbag, gold clock, silk pillow, set of combs, carving set; K, V. Hardy, Eagle Charm, box of cigars, elephant hide cigar case, tobacco pouch and silk pillow; Mr. Chapman, seal ring; T. Willis, seal ring, gold chain and charm; Edna Ogden, diamond earrings, gold bracelet silk dress, gold waist pins and napkin ring: Tottle Davene, gold handled umbrella, dia- mond ring, gold brooch, silk dress, bracelet and napkin ■ ring; Mrs. Cbas. La Bird, walk- ing suit, silk waist, two gold rings, silk handkerchiefs,. gold buckled belt and, kid gloves; Charles La Bird, diamond set ring, seal ring and pearl knife; Charles La Bird Jr., raincoat, toys, sea! ring and'sweater; lea La Bird, two seal rings, raincoat sweat- er and toys; Mr. Longnecker, meerschaum pipe; James Shelby, toys, raincoat, dia- mond ring and suit of clothes; Tiny Da- vene, gold ring and goil bracelet. Many other costly and useful presents were re- ceived by tbe hand bora and others wltb the company. Next In order was what we called a swell spread, constating of the following: Turkey wltb cranberry sauce, chicken, pota- toes, biscuits, butter, coffee snd cream, three kinds of salads, cakes, fruits, nuts, etc., etc. In fact, a dinner "At for the gods." We took three days lay-off for Christmas, and we are now on our way once more playing to food buainess at every stand. The roster ot. he show Is: Master Jas. Shelby (Ogden), Mr. snd Mrs. Chas. J. Ogden and H. D. Hardy, proprietors and managers; W. Chap- man, business manager; Chas. La Bird, Iver Johnson SAFETY AUTOMATIC iffl'lVtti In these days of stress, men do things that they would never do in normal times. Guard against marauders by having a good but 'a safe revolver. The things you can do to an Iver John90ti Safety Automatic Revolver without discharging it Would keep you busy all day. The one thing you can't do to It Is—fire it in Any other way whatever than, by pull- Handsome In appearance, made in many styles—like a rifle for. accuracy—ln r( j. hitting and speedy—but always safe to handle. ■sal tn "SHOTS." s teekbt »boa« aisolsWy "'• rsvolven, and on WastraM saUlogu of mjurior (runs, . Iver Johwoa Safety Hammer Revolver I Iver Johnson Safety Hirnnerlett Revolver S-ln. bsml. atakel-pUted Bnl.h. 2 rim- #C fire cartridge. SZ-SB ceotfiMlre cartridge Hammer the Hammer^! S-ln centor-Qro barrel, nloknl-platcd flnirti, 3188 *■»" '" cartridge ••••....&[ For sale by Hardware and Bporllns Good" dealer* averrwhore. or will be sent prepaid on r, r»]*i of price if joor dealer will not supply, Look for the ouVt htad on the grip and onr name on the barret IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS ft CVCLlt WORKS, 156 River Street, Fltchbarg, Moss' NewYntk:R>C>>imtwriSlreel. Hamburg, (lenuni Plckhubcni .. SuFructico: P.B Bcktait Co.,717M»tlcl, London, En?.: 17 Mincing Line lie Makers ot Iw Mates Slat's Itml tiolguis tsd Irtr Jehnion Trail Brldtt Ilertlii JISIIOMIS II. IlLMICK, This well known music publisher, since acquiring the .Wbltrtey-Wamer Music Co., and combining the same with the Interests purchased from Jtemstdn, Shapiro at Co., has be- come one of the main factors In the publishing and distributing of popular compositions/ both Instrumental and vocal. His forces Include a staff of the ablest song writers and composers, and his Interests In New York are well looked after by F. E. Belcher, the • secretary of the company, who has lately projected a number of important changes In the establishment, l'opular Mose Oumble Is the head of tho .professional department, and everyone who has had any dealings with these gentlemen has been impressed by the courtesy and buslDess-IIke methods which characterize tbe "Big Firm." sir. Rcmlck has originated and developed an extensive system whereby his publications and others are exploited In tho principal department stores of the large clatsV .The eiecutlvo offices are at Detroit, Mich. A hruncfuis also located at 'ChlcajBrttftihe-convenience of the large clientele In the Central States. Mr. Remlck's Mew York offieW which have been located next door to Tits Nhw.-TTouk Clippbh Building, will shortly Ae removed to 131 West Forty-first Street, New v ork. .*!* . *F • V' . f V. ■^•:r'"X the other night, just after his several encores equestrian director; Taylor Willis, ticket set- to his tong, "Benjamin! Partridge, a Person JS 1 "* ^: ft Ashdowu, chart** the.advance.), of Parts," to the second'aft of 9«V^SS^iS8JrSSSff^^^ Nobris 4 Rows Notes. —Some months ago NorrleAKowe entered Into an agreement with Varney A Green, the -millionaire advertising firm and theatre owners of the- Pacific coast, for the erection of a big hippodrome In the centre of 8au Francisco. This building is now completed and Is 400x200 feet In size, by TO feet In height It Is the finest and largest edifice devoted exclusively to amuse- ments West of Chicago. The opening date Is set for Saturday, Jan. 11, and It Is the Intention of Norrls It Howe to present the ■ biggest and belt acts to be found In tbe world. In conjunction with a three ring -.-circus, they will present ballets, water carnl- " vals, a congress of nations, and other big spectacular productions. Tbls undertaking Is the most pretentious ever attempted by these progressive showmen, and the success, of the , . venture will be watched wltb Interest by show- men everywhere. The 'programmes will be chsaged from time to time as occasion and business demands, and many novel features will be In readiness for production at all times. Tbls venture will hi no way Interfere with the regular circus season of Norrls A Rove, which will be Inaugurated In March, as usual. Scores of blacksmiths, wood work- ers, painters and other mechanics are busily engnged at the splendid Winter quarters of the fliow at Santa Cruz, and the circus will go out larger and better than ever before. Many animals will be added to the menagerie. Mr. Rowe, tbe general manager, devotes most of his time to the preparations of tbe open- ing of their new hippodrome, but finds time for an occasional visit to bis Winter quarters. Notes nio.v Loudon A Tuttle's Wagon 1 •' Show.—Harry Gcrmulne, agent for the show, - . Informs us that tbe season Just closed bas ., been the most successful of this show, bust- 'V. A " p " s having been at top notch through Penn- ■ *•• sylwanla and West Virginia. The show opened at Greenville, Pa„ May 4, snd closed at Hills- boro/Vo,, Dec. 14. Everything Is buslncss- ' like at'WInter quarters, with everybody busy •'..repairing harness, wagons, otc, getting In readiness, for our opening la April. The weather here Is fine, and all are well. We will sit down to an old fashioned Christmas dinner. . " .-v^Tiib following Is a list of tbe superintend- ents tn charge of working departments of tbe Barnum A Bailey Greatest Show on Earth .for the season of 1908: John McLaughlin, tn ■ charge of'trains,' John 11. Snellen, In charge •..of canvasrThomaB Lynch, in charge of bag- *;. gage stocki John Eberlee, In charge of fly- ing- squaaNn and general assistant; Harlan ■ - Hall, In ctrarge of side show canvas; Dan •> Taylor, master mechanic; Paul Damscnke, .,; in charge of lights; H. L, Kelly, In charge 1 Of. cook housej Geo. Conklln, tn Charge of animals; II. 3. Mooney. In charge of ele fihauts; Arnold Graves, In charge of proper i III.*** ■« -.«... z a? - ckUil TTIED DELIG&7 comic opera, "Tom Jones," which closed, Jan. 4, a Jong engagement at the Astor Theatre, tbls city. S S ' Some yean ago the young San Franciscan, after learning a dance ,«iid two or three songs, felt the call to do his ihare.'lowojrd elevating the stage. His first .itft 'was: .Set fiai. *v «vu iunmv i:uuicujr. lHH,>eL run away from home, finally^ bringing up/*i- S^*.? HWt jSsia thi£ La Blrd-Davene _.. the big show are: 0. W. Powell, singing and talking clown ; Mrs. Davene, single 'traps; Alfton,, head balancing, trapi and wire; Ella and Ita La Bird, contortionists; the La. Dim Family, comedy equilibrists; Alf ton and Davene, double traps; Chas. La Bird, hand balancing act; Davene 'and Powell, contortion acta: La Bird "Frltale's '«<J N Taylor .Willis.and his trick son rtp. and Poftell's comedy: actS"eutltl> tles;.-8. W. Hlllott, in charge of rlng'sto'ck Bert Wallace, in charge of wardrobe; Ed- ward Schaeffer, head porter. The show will open In Mndlson Square Garden, New York, about March 18, for the usual period of near- ly live weeks. "At the close of the New York engogament n tour of the States will im- mediately begin under canvas, and a magnifi- cent free street parade will Inaugurate Its dally appearance. W J- KyBoism's Famous Show Notes.— The members of this show were made happy by an exchange of presents on Christmas. Our manager, -Adam Funk, received a gold headed ,csn.o and umbrella, and! numerous other presents, Dollle Lotonc, b'» wife, re- ceived a gold handled parasol, a jewelry box, a-bracelef, and a Jiloe toUet set. Floyd Troner, tho advance agent,;received enough fountain pens to.'last Elm, six weeks. Iu fact, every member of the company of twenty-tlve people, received numerousifokcns of remembrance, it was a fine day. Wo showed R'odgers, Texas, out *K|«$wV."Wojiave been on,the road for years .WtiputMoalpg. We export to Btay In &£" "S," A ftfi$* ln 8 «»e const country! Then will work North and put In the Sum- mer In the Northwest. "We have the swellest ono cur-tent, show? Oh the road, and we are London. His first engagement'wag at. an Islington music hall, patronized .mostly.by monly called "trotters," -,Qn many occasions. g„"tl where tho audiences did vo^ approve >of an and ring*" act, they were In the habit of expressing be cnrrled : aud It is Mr< Wheel er'a in ten tloiis their disapproval of the unfortunate per- former by flinging a sbowerrof these little bones from which they ha6jjfg$v1ously picked 8 &&gti^ffi-** mS * of 3 AJffl » g&ieral Aeent of the WeaB k n Wells ? nows . an<T the Jones Enormous Shows. 7 °f nt "M J "o?, 10 ; 1 !' Tbe shows ore Notes from Al. ,B\ Wheelefs New Model Tom.™ It? the Mate '"'"v Pounds, Mont- Shows.— While many tent thow managers * ^' *'"' -<■&?!' aro using the present financial depression as ^ == ^ = ^t?5r ,, ^ Hea! - - - -- " an excuse for retrenchment, the order of the United Booklnft offices and Western day with the "New Model" will be enlarge- VandeTllIevAssoeliitlon^StroVer ment and Improvement In every department Celia and Oppenhelm Houses. y augmented, and* many new. parade s.g^ed ngree^eals wt week to take ove? SI. ™.«L.5» bonds, will tlfe Cella%nd OnnenheJmTeitrea 1^.2^! Troupe .(six In number)' Roman ladder act. I'rof. Longnecker'B Concert Band furnishes the musical. numbers. Tbls makes one of the laboring class. These demoo.tr.We ^5WJSf?» a P»^« «**« * » ha."retum'ed toTew'ffi.^TbTXws audiences usually assembled early to get ■ good seats. The hour being before the .usual V - .- rf ....„ „,.„,, tuuttUQblll .^tSBBBBsWSSSBBSMsBSB BBSBBMSsMsSSBBSSBBSBS*-^ supper time, the hungry audience would-pur- are using the present financial depression, as _ chaso oatablcs from the venders circulating among them with baskets full. The favorite viand was pickled sheep's feet, by them com- or chewed the meat. On the occasion of Norcls'Srht appearance ho had bravely begun tbe chorus of his first song, "I'm a Dandy Dude," when his casual glance fell upon a big sign banging at the side of the proscenium arch, reading: "Gen- tlemen will please not throw trotter bones at the actors on the stage." , A horrible possibility of a fate calling for such a placard' suddenly paralysed young Norrls' lung power. Not. a breath could he summon to complete - hid song, and not a muscle could be call to action to get himself off the stage;—"And I never- knew how I really made my exit," continued Norrls; "but I think I -was,carried off unconscious." «»» Barton and Ashley- Ball. Bsrton Mid Aaftey'Tsall for England Jan. 11, where ther -wlU produce "Adam the Sec- ond," tho right! of which they have pur- chased from Matthews and Hants, to present a performance second to none. Cspt. H.-Snlder, who Hs In charge of our Winter quarters at ilirlon, N. V„ Is busy breaking In several hew trained wild ani- mal acts which will be entirely different from anything ever before presented; .while Mr. Nlflln hn< proved himself a past master In the art of horse training. Our pony de- partment wan tnRt week Increased by the ar- rival of two diminutive Shetland pony colts. - Oppenhelm theatres In Kansas City, Milwaukee and Louisville, and the New American Theatre now being built In St 4»» Rossi, Devlne & Co.'s New Act. MoI iu ta o ^< ? ,,l • Murr 7 Devlne and company n™,°„ 5? e J?"£ Performance of their new net, "The Organ Grinder," Thursday night, Jan 2 at Proctor's Theatre. Elizabeth, N. J. and . 5J? rcd „ a .decided hit The violin solos by and 5 mealy-nosed, long-cared jackass. George Miss Rossi and Master Alvln earned encorea Wood Is re-enjgoged ns boss convasman, his iff these players, and the acting of Mr De- fifth season; P. J. Frlck will again be gen- y'ne won hearty recognition. At the finish of ernl sgent, his fourth consecutive season with the New Model. He Is at present managing the "Old Parmer Hopkins" Co., which is en- joying a very prosperous tour through the Middle and New England States, lie has surrounded himself with a corps of capable assistants for tbe coming season campaign, and will hare the swellest line of special paper ever used with a wagon show In tbls country. Geo. V. Coxmob. manager of privileges with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, has been in New York the past week transacting bnslness for the coming aeaton. • The managers of the Barnum A Bailey ad- vertising cart for the season of 1008 will be as follows: Car No. 1, Harry B. Graham; Car No. 2, J. F. Benzlrtger; Car No. 8, John F. Harper. W. C. St Clair will be special sgent 'au aCt they Wer * coni ' >clI<ld to t*ke.a curtain <»» Marlon and bean Sign.. Marlon and Dean have signed for the rest KM wasonw th Merry Maidens (Western Tz. S'il_ Bc ft P la Y P artfl an<1 Introduce their specialty, which closes the show. • NOTICE. HALFTONE) PICTURES In the read- ing; pacas of THE CLIPPER will be Inserted at these pricesi Slnsrla Column.. fB.OO Doable Column s)10.QO >"<r' .V, THOUSANDS have discarded the idea of making their own cocktails—all will after giving the CLUB COCKTAILS a fair trial. 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