The New York Clipper (March 1912)

2 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. Mahch 2 CHARLES FROHMAN SURPRISES ETHEL BAIUIYMORE. When Ethel BaTrymore walked off the stage during tie «econd act of "Cousin Kate," at the Empire Theatre, Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, she found herself confronted by Charles Frohman, who had come quietly Into the theatre and seated himself on the stage Just Inside the wings. Instantly there was one good, sized exclamation of surprise, piercing the house and surprising the audi- ence, that the author of the play had not been thoughtful enough to put into the manu- script. Then there followed "a stage wait" that must hive seemed pretty long to the immense audience, entirely In the dark as to what was going on. while Miss Barrymorc rushed Into the wings, leaving the Btagc empty, to give Mr. Frohman "a great big bug of welcome." It was the first time Mr. Frohman had en- tered a New York theatre during the per- formance of a play In over a year. The last time the manager saw one of his companies In actual performance before an audience was on Feb. 11, lull, when he attended Maude Adams' performance of "Chantecler," at the Knickerbocker Theatre. Between then and now he has been a decidedly Impatient pa- tient, suffering from articular rheumatism, and Washington's Birthday was the first time In over a year he has stood upon his feet on the stage of his home theatre, the Umpire. Mr. Frohman's visit to the theatre was kept an absolute secret from Miss Barrymore and the company. It was partly as a sur- prise, but more especially to see Ethel Barry- morc. John Barrymorc and Hattle Williams actually perform "A Slice of Life" before an audience that Mr. Frohman ventured out ♦ ■ » THE OLYMPIC'S BOXING STUNT. The Olympic Theatre, in Cincinnati, has been rented to the Queen City Athletic and Oymnaslum Association, for the first boxing match allowed In Cincinnati for many years. Mayor Hunt has granted a permit for the fighters, and they are very happy. THE | CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK For I9U-I9I; It contains the names and addresses of Man- agers, Vaudeville and Dramatic Agents In New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh. Ban Francisco, Canada, London; Music Publishers; Railroad Agents; The- atrical Club* and Societies; T. ft. A. Head- quarters; Railroad and Steamship Lines, etc., and other Information. Bent only on receipt of 10 cents (stamps or coin) accompanied by a coupon cut from THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. HARRY LEONH VHDT BUSY. Harry Leonhardt, formerly manager of Percy G. Williams' Orphcum Theatre, Brook- lyn, and of Proctor's Twenty-third Street, New York, has, besides several vaudeville acts, an Interest In McCann's Tours, which makes a specialty of securing railway and steamship tickets for any line here or abroad Harry has direct charge of the theatrical trade, which Is qnlte exclusive. 4 »» ARBUCKLE IN OLD ROLE. When "The Round-Dp" is revived in Lon- don tnto Spring Maclyn Arbuckle will be seen In his role of "Slim" Hoover, the Sheriff, which he played here for three years. Mr. Arbuckle is now appearing in vaudeville. A VERSATILE "ADVANCE GIRL." Catherine D. Groth, personal representa- tive of Frltzl Scbeff, enjoyed a novel experi- ence In Cincinnati. A late train kept Estelle 1'rasier from reaching the Lyric in time, and her role of the American girl, in "The Klsi Waltz," was taken and acceptably filled by Miss Groth. BLANCHE RING GETS BACK JEWELS. A handbag, said to have contained (8,000 In gems, which was stolen from Blanche Rloz last October In the rathskeller of the Hotel Casey, Scranton, Pa., have been returned to her through the Burns Detective Agency, al- most Intact Several arrests have been made In connection with the case. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO., LTD. Publishers THE NEW YORK CLIPPER ALBERT J. BORIE, Managing Editor 4T W. 28TH STREET, NEW YORK CUT OUT AND Send This Coupon and Ten Cent* fora copy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK (For 191119121 BURbLARIZE THEATRE SAFE. The Columbia Theatre Company's safe in their office was burglarised on Feb. 18, and an estimated loss of $5,000 was reported by the management. The robbery was consid- ered the most daring and successful one that has taken place In Bt. Louis, Mo„ for some time, and experts claim It Is the work of pro- fessional yeggs. Although several detective bureaus have taken action toward apprehend- ing the thieves, no clues or Information have been found, which would be considered im- portant evidence. *>* COL. STANTON RESIGNS. Col. Wlllard G. 8tanton, the well known and popular manager of the Central Square Theatre, Lynn, Mass, has resigned his po- sition, and will probably manage a company that is to tour the Canadian provinces. «» » "TWO LITTLE BRIDES" TO SUCCEED "SUMURUN." There is a strong probability that when "Simitrun" ends Its run ot the Casino it *5| *£ followed by James T, Powers, In 1 he Two BrldcB." "THE CANDY GIRL" COMPANY. (Taken at Ludlngton, Mich.) The group Includes: B. M. Garfleld,rnanager; William Martin, Blllle Bowers, Jack ThomP- S° n '... v,c . tor I i oss r Joe LaBBelle, Bob Ward, Leono Marble, Margaret Clay, Maude Lassclte. Luclllejpye, Katherln Bruce, Lucille Lavean, Mame La Bune, Ellen La Bune, Tillle Ward, Prof. Bd Parker, musical director; Madame Helen De Pere, wardrobe mistress. FILES SUIT AGAINST DB HILLE. Abraham Goldknopf, a writer, filed papers on Feb. 21 in a suit against David Belasco and Wm. C. De MUle, alleging that the plot of the lattcr's play, "The Woman," now being presented at the Belasco Theatre, New York, waB appropriated from one of his, entitled "Tainted Philanthropy." He asks an ac- counting of the receipts. «■ » ARBUCKLE LOSES MOTHER. Mrs. Mary E. Arbuckle, mother of Maclyn Arbuckle, the actor, and whose husband, James Arbuckle. 1b Spanish consul at St Louis, Mo., died at her home In that city! after a short illness, on Feb. 20. "A WORK OF ART." Dbab Editor— Allow me to congratulate you on the appearance of the cover design you have adopted for your current volunie. In my opinion it is a work of art that, la i» neat, refined, though strong elegance, wouiu be very difficult to surpass. Mini E, Peospect Thateb, Providence, R- '• «> » OPENING POSTPONED. The first performance of "The Greyhound.' scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, st the As tor Theatre, has been postponed until Thursday, 29, In order to allow more time for scenic and mechanical rehearsals. 1. Mil i: DEWEY AND HIS DANCING DOLLS. A BIG HIT ON T1IK BUTTKHKIEUJ TIMUi. NOTICE . 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