The New York Clipper (March 1912)

March NEW YORK CLIPPER. 21 When thd comedian conies on —gallery and orchestra cut loose. Eritrmiiasm, is just u great behind the scene* when Fatima Turkish Blend' Cigarettes are announced. Fatimaf have that distinclhely Inci- cldaal fl error that exactly hits the sophis- ticated taste of the actor and play-gcx r. You get ten additional cigarette* because the package has no frills. 20 for 15 cents With each pacta* •/ FoUmauoa fd a ptmu i l coupon, 25 of amen tecum a hendteme fill oMft pen- tad ( l2x32)-mkeO>n of 100. Eaves Costume Co., 22 ^voR# t - _-. Manufacturers of Theatrical and Military- Costnmas Plays CorrectlvlCostumed. Costumes for Hire or for Sale r WM SHORT VAMP SHOES (Trade Mart) For STAGE, STREET * EVENING (New Catalog on Kt quest; 54 W.3lstSL,BeUB'way«UthAvt. I « v r B'wiy. it 4Sth St. Owchul's Mock \ "" T ' u DOCISTADIB'S MIHSTRELl At the Manhattan Opera House, New 1'ork, Lew Dockstader's Minstrels fl'led the week of Feb. 19-24 to fair business. On Feb. 22 the house was filled. The first Introduction had Pete Detzell as the Interlocutor, with Happy Naulty and Les Copeland on the ends. "The Navajo Rag" was sung by Mr. Copeland; Master Chas. Leo sane "Just Made For iou," and Harry Naulty did "The Honey Man." fThen Nell O'Brien took the end and sang This Ain't the Place I Thought It Was" and "What the Engino Done." Doa Ferrcn- dou sang "The Vlk.lr.gs;'' Manuel Romalne's repertoire Included "la Longing for the Old Days Marguerite," "Dreams" and "When the Old Oaken Bucket Was New" with his ueual success. Then came Lew Dockstader with. Us end Jokes, concluding with "Lord! Have Mercy on a Married Man," and for a finale 'The Mysterious Rag" was put on with the entire company harmonizing. The orchestra, under the direction of B. V. Cupero included : C. A. Morse, H. B. Beals, C. D. Vaughn, J. D. Wlnnes, L. A. Heeler, Frank Carver, Geo. Evans, C. Markwith, Joe Cupero. E. Dunn, L. A. Woodruff, L. Pagercy, H. Rothwell, Arthur Hoffman. Tart II included Henderson's "Buslee Rag- gery," in which Messrs. Detzcl, Bonralne, Naulty, Ferrandou, Kellette, La Pearl. Fred Dubois, John Bnrke, 13d. Tarver, Jas. Mullln, F. Du Ball. R. Goldbrecht, John Daly, George Faust, H. Du Ball, Wm. Richard, A. Jacksou. C. Judson, took part Mr. Copeland ragged <m the piano and sang "Next Week, Some Time. Not Now." •The Turkey Gobblers' Ball" presented Manuel Romaln, Lea Copeland, Happy Naulty and chorus, after which Lew Dockstader came on in his big coat and hat, and dis- coursed on timely topics In his characteristic manner. "The First Dark Night Next Week" was a dancing diversion in which Mr. Ro- raaloe and Buddie Leo scored. Nell O'Brien led the fun In "Reforming the Force," a satire on a police institution, with Mr. O'Brien as the chief of police. The policemen, the prison pen, a burglar and other characters helped along the fun. The cast: I'm a Policeman, honest B. H. Bobreleht You're a Detective "Happy" Naulty Prsoner No. 8 Fred DuBall Prisoner No. 2 "Lea" Copeland Prisoner No. 1 George Faust Pickpocket . Pete Detaell Peacefully Polly:.. Louis Cupero looney Lawaon Will Cashing Nervy Nat ; John Burke J»ayor Condo Pete DetMll fiong Lost Chief .Major C. Nowak Kon Chief Insight Nell O'Brien Oscar F. Hodge la manager of the company. <<♦ SIGNS BLOWN DOWN. , During the wind storm. Feb. 22, the huge I "ftric ,|~„ OT top of tte Columbia Theatre I'ulldlng, New York, which advertised "Sum- mer Underwear," was blown down. Forto- WHMjr It feU to the roof and not to the Mrect. Signs In front of Proctor's One Hun- II *nd Twtnt.v-fl'th Street Theatre, and mm Metropolis Theatre, wore also blown uown and damaged nearby property. The ,,ormandle Hotel sign was also damaged by ">« storm and had to be removed. i 1 » FIRE RAVAGES HOUSTON. A fire which caused a damage estimated at 'tween 87,000,000 and 19,000,000, visited Houston, Tex.,, on Feb. 21, and destroyed a "<i;n industrial plants and about two hun- irea dwellings, not to mention msny stores, 'lurches and other buildings. About 1,000 if ? 8 are homeless, hut Mayor Rice says 'louston can meet every need. About 40 per ■™' ■» the loss is covered by Insurance. BENEFIT FOR HOSPITAL. 11 A Pf'oNnanec for the benefit of Sydenham itospital and Dispensary will be given at i;^* Theatre Sunday night, March 10. -inscph m. Weber has donated the theatre and is In charge of the program. SlsJlVAS & MIDINE NOTEft. Dlorld Of YlMttt TO RE-OPEN IN NINETY DAYS. The fire which destroyed the stage of the Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 10, was discovered by the watchman at about 1.38 a. m. When the firemen arrived the flames had broken through the roof. The asbestos curtain saved the rest of the house, but the beam supporting It gave way and, when the curtain fell, the names damaged the boxes, balcony and front orchestra seats to some extent. The entire equipment of Gus Hill's "Mutt and Jeff" Co. was destroyed or damaged, but It has been replaced, and the company opened 26 at Minneapolis. The house will be repaired under the direction of A W. Dingwall, and will be ready to open again about June 1. The rear of the building, Including the stage, was destroyed. The loss will reach $75,000, covered by an Insurance of $125,000. The "Mutt and Jeff" company suffered a loss of $10,000. The company carried no Insurance. The loss to offices and stores In the build- ing was nominal. Manager Theodore Hays, of the Grand, be- lieves the fire started from a cigarette stub which had smouldered since the show last evening. There Is a rule against smoking on the stage, but the watchman and stage hands have a difficult time enforcing it. Mr. Hays Is sure the fire did not start from defective wiring, as had been reported. All the wires were In Iron conduits, which recently were inspected. A. W. Dingwall, head of the Lltt & Ding- wall Co., lessees of the bouse, started a re- lief fund to-day for the family of Lieutenant John Thome, who was killed when knocked from a ladder, and for the family of Plpeman Miles McDonough, ■ who probably was mor- tally injured. Mr. Dingwall sent this mes- sage to Theodore Hays, resident manager: "You may give $260 to firemen's relief fund, with suitable expressions." Thurlow Bergen, head of the stock com- pany at tbe Shubert, conferred with Ralph Brown, Mayor's secretary, aud offered to give a spjcfal matinee on any day that the Mayor would designate. Mr. Bergen will do- nate the total receipts to the families of Thome and McDonough. , . «■ «■ WINTER GARDEN'S NEW SHOW. The Winter Garden closed its present sea- son Saturday night Feb. 24, ana the play- house will be dark for a short period while another entertainment Is being rehearsed. Tbe new show, which Is scheduled to open on March 4, will be a travesty oa the "Modern Babylon" Idea of society In New York. The book of the new operetta Is by Messrs. Har- rison Rhodes and Harold Attrldge, and the music by Louis A. HIrsch. Several foreign vaudeville artists have been engaged by Lee Shubert for the new produc- tion, among them being Clara Faurens, La Imperla, Dolly Dalncr and Bert-Angere. Law- rance D'Orsay will take a leading role, ap- pearing In the Winter Garden for the first time. Others In the company will be Stella Mayhew. "Al" Jolaon, Melville Bills, Jobyaa Howland, Jose Collins, Kathleen Clifford, "Blllie" Taylor and the Courtenay Sisters. There will be vaudeville divertissements after the longer entertainment 0 1 ♦ THE McKINLEY SQUARE CHANGES POLICY. On March 11 the McKialey Square The- atre (Cunningham A Fluegelman Circuit) will change from small time vaudeville and pictures to musical comedy, presented by a Scrmanent organisation. The opening attrac- !on will be "A Knight for a Day." Matinees will be given on Tuesday, Thursday'and Sat- urday, and the prices will be fifteen to twonty-flve cents. The evening prices will be from fifteen to fifty cents. Sundays will be devoted to vaudeville and pictures. «« » IRISH FARCE FOR BECK. Martin Reck has arranged for the presen- tation over the Orpheum Circuit of "A La<] from Largymorc." an Irish farce, to be played bv an Irish company. The sketch has been playing the Loew time around New York. Tbs Sullivan ft Conmdlna International Road Show, made up of acta from all na- tions, will open at the Empress Theatre, Cin- cinnati, March 4. The program will Include the following acts: Ted E. Box, Mile. Larena, Bdwna Barry and company, Alfonso Silvano, and Bessie Valdare's Six Cycling Beauties. The London offices of tbe Sullivan & Con- sldlne Circuit, represented by B. Obermayer, announce they are exporting many nov- elties for the Summer season. These attrac- tions being particularly destined to enter- tain the patrons of the Sullivan & Oonsldino houses during the heated spell. They will principally consist of dance and song di- vertissements and spectacular creations. The sisters Llndon, one of tbe recent favorites of the Parisian halls, will open on the Sulli- van A Considlne Circuit, at Cincinnati, April IS. The Four Mayos, a European roller skating novelty, will arrive on the 8. S. President Lincoln, March 6, to open at Co- lumbus, March 18. Mat Elinor*, "The Original Topsy Turvcy Comedienne," will take up the Sullivan & Ceneldhre route during the month of April. Mire Eltnore has been meeting with tremen- dous triumphs In her new single specialty, and it Is predicted her Western engagement will be a notable success. Two oaskino and dainty maids that have captivated Metropolitan vaudeville patrons, are Irene and Bobble Smith. These charre'ng and talented girls will open on the Sullivan A Conslddoo circuit, at Colunrtus. April 1. John T. Murray, the elongated, eccentric English comedian, who Is the season's new- est recruit to vaudeville from musical com- edy, will open at the Broadway Tbeati-c, Columbus April 1, for a tour of the 3. & C. circuit Murray's methods of Inciting merri- ment are distinctly different from other come- dians, and he holds the promise of becoming a prime favorite with the S. 4 C. patrons In tbe West. 4i » HISS HATTHISON TO RETURN. Wlnthrop Ames baa engaged Edith Wynne Vlattblson for the principal role In "The Ter- rible Meek," which la the first attraction an- nounced for the scries of matinees which will be a special feature at the Little Thea- tre. The cast of "The Terrible Meek" will comprise only Miss Matthlson, Sydney Valen- tine and Reginald Barlow. "The Terrible Meek" will mark Miss Matthlson's first ap- pearance In New York since the closing of the New Theatre. ♦ •» MISS WALTON, IN "OVER THE RIVER." Florence Walton, a young American dan- cer, made her first appearance in "Over the River" at the Globe Theatre, New York, on Feb. 21, dancing a number with Maurice In tue Cabaret scene. She was In New York with Zlegfeld's "The Follies of 1910," but since that time she has been studying abroad, and has.Just concluded an engagement at the Metropole Theatre, Berlin. Gao. M. Ddvibb, of "In Old Kentucky" Co writes: "Received the hlf number, and all I can say Is, 'best ever.' I saw about twenty copies at work here, and they all say Tub old Kixiahle la a aura cure for the blues. I notice one write-up In the 'Anniversary Number that called my attention, that waa 'Old Timers, by Sid Allen and Bobby Gaylor.' They got them pretty well cleaned up, but they left a few of ua out In the cold who ought to be remembered, so I send you a Hat of a few that I can remember, and there aro still more left that I can't remember at present. The ones I will send you aro living and still at it, so it the good old stand-by will apare a little space for these names, I know the boys will be pleased. Mora old timers: John P. Hogan, Tho*. Q. Scabrookc, Wclby and Pearl, James Gorman, John Gor- man, George Gorman, John Byrnes, Mike Byrnes, Andrew Bymes, Guy Bros., John Marr, Blllie O'Day, Golden and Hughes, Ar- thur Dunn, Tom Carter, Frank Melllsh, Tony Mack, Joe J. Sullivan, Jack Welsh, John Welah, Ohas. McDonald, James B. Donovan, Harry C. Bryant, Cbas. Barton, Harry Barton, Chas. Crollua, Chas. De Forest, Ned West, John Phillips, Cbas. Phillips, Vic Lorenzo. Thomas J. Ryan, Sam Ryan, Joe Flynn, Word and Vokes, Charles FTatcr, George Monroe, Steve Malley, George Bunnell, Bd. C. Smith, Joe Allen, Joe Hardman, Dick Knowlcs, Nat Brown, Ed. Ward, Tom Ward, Geo. W. Leslie, Harry Price, John Morris, John Doyle, John McGce, Burt G. Clark, Geo. M. Do verc, Dan Crlmmlrs. Mike Crlmmlns. Bob Richmond, John Cain, Bill Mitchell, Clem McGee, Wm. B. Wataou, Harry. Watson, Fisher and Car- roll. Joe Fields, Mark Walley. George Felix, Frank Manning, Dan Manning, Tom Mc- Mabon, John H. Mack, Bd. Begley, Bd. Howard. D. L. Gaslb has purchased the lease and equipment of the Tyler Opera House (for- merly the New Theatre), at Tylor, Tex., The house will play road attractions, but moving pictures are now being shown there. Elmer Lazonb, leading man for the past two seasons with the Williams Stock Co.. is now at his home, Starke, Fla., where he has an up-to-date bottling plant. He lntenda to remain there all Bummer, looking after tbe interests of the plant Mahie Dr Oafkerelly, of the Williams Stock Co., writes: "After playing a success- ful engagement over the Turner Alrdome time, through Tcxaa nnd Oklahoma, I closed my company and came to Starke, Fla., bought a cosy little cottage, and am now resting. During the past few weeks have been entertaining the following friend* nnd relatives: J. C. Williams and wife, Dick and Fanny Mason, John J. Williams, Bcttey Mc- Craney, May Blossom Williams. Will open my season some time In April, under the management of my brother, J. C. Wlllams." Mrs. Oakland Qaden and her two little daughters, Ruth and Lorraine, will visit Mrs. Goden's parents, In Clinton, la., for the rest of tbe Winter. OUR CHORUS OlRJL^S.Ii; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LOUISE WESTON, Wlnulne Widows (Eastern). FLO WALL, Znlluli'a Own Co. (Western). MAY FENTON, College Girls Co. (Eastern;. BIONA DIAZ, llohemlans (Western). ANNIE IIKVI'LEY, Znllnli's Own Co, (Western). CHICAGO TO SEE "OFFICER 600." Messrs. Cohan A Harris will take posses- sion of their new theatre in Chicago, for- merly the Grand Opera House, on March 8 Instead of in August The first attraction will be Angustln MacHugh's melodramatic farce, "Officer 686," now playing at tbe Gaiety Theatre in New York. Douglas Fair- banks will be the star, and John Milton will play the principal supporting role. Re- hearsals of the company have been In prog- ress several weeks. Performances will bo given this week In Cleveland and Toledo. The Chicago Grand Opera House .will be known as George M. Cohan's Grand Opera House. ♦ <» IMPORTANT MEETING OF THEAT- RICAL MANAGERS AND PRODUCERS. As wc go to press a meeting of a ma- jority of managers, dramatists and pro- ducers Is In session at the Hotel Aator, tbe object of tbe meeting being the question of liability where copyright theatrical produc- tions are used without permission for film exhibitions. A previous meeting had been called for Tuesday, Feb. 20. bat as It waa Impossible to reach many of tbe out-of-town managers on such short notice, tbe meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, Feb. 27. SBLDEN LAUNCHES NEW ACT. Edgar Bclden baa Just launched a new mu- sical act, called 'Musical Moments," In wblcr the Klcver King Sisters (two) appear. Job Thayer Is in his tenth week with tbu King Stock Co., playing at the La Rose The- atre, New Rochelle, N. Y. This company opened the new theatre there, and reports ex- cellent business. An unsigned communication reads as fol- lows : "A new record for attendance for popular priced companies waa made by tlio Reyes Slaters' Co., under the management of Chester A. Kcyes, at Tiffin, 0., Monday, Feb. 19, every scat being sold at noon, nnd hun- dreds turned away at night Thla company in a great favorite here, and have an excel- lent line of plays. "RED WIDOW" TO RETURN. Although the long run of "The Red Widow" at tbe Aator Theatre came to an end on Saturday nlgbt, Feb. 24, arrange- ments have been made between Cohan A Harris and Klaw & Brlangcr whereby tbe musical play will return to Broadway In a few weeks, to remain throughout the Spring and possibly through the Summer. Mr. Hitch- cock and the present company have 50ns to Philadelphia for an engagement of three weeks, then pay a visit to Washington, and oil or about April 8 return to New York, to remain Indefinitely. . 4 »» MISS DUNMORB HNGAOBD. John ('ort baa engaged Eveleen Flavellc ftunmoro to alternate with Miss Cbaplno, in the title role of "The Rose of Panama." now running at the American Music Hall, In Chi- cago. Woodbury derated hlacmlrc life 10 (be iVIn mdltf n«ils Read this personal talk— — on what you can and cannot do for your skin Most of us think that the character of our ekin cannot be clanged. Or, we go to the other extreme and think it can be changed over night. This is wrong. 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BEFORE AND AFTER THEATRE MOUQUIN'S 6U Ave,, be!. 27th anil 28th Sts„ New York HOST POPULAR FRENCH RESTAURANT PARISIAN OAFB H :: HU8I0 fl.90 TO 1 A.M. «lat ST., One Minute West of B'way, FAMOUS FOR JOEL'S chile con mm TOMALES and SPAGHETTI, made fresh dally on premises, 26c. No canned goods.' Swell service and entertainment. Heals 1,000. Geo. Buret's, fto., and Imported beer, loo. Big REHEARSAL ROOM, 91.00. Always crowded with show folks. >, UBO. ftnret s,oo., JOEL'S g gjjjevjflk notes. TlIK TBAM 01* ItODYt'AY AND WollKMAN have dissolved partnership, and the new team will be ltodway and l,avcry. Inni-h and Ryan were favorably comment- ed upon by The Kansas City Post, referring specially to Miss Ryan's beautiful costumes, of which she makes six complete changes. tiik Col'iithky sisters were engaged for the rest of tho season at the Winter Oar- den, New York, after making a pronounced hit on their opening night. Wm. A, OAi/iiAoiiKR writes from Lynch- burg, Va.—"I received the Anniversary Num- ber of Tns CuiTEn, at Bedford City; It Is a fine number. It 1» getting better every year. I visited Whltcly and Bell at Lynch- burg, who were playing there. I returned to Bedford City Feb. 18." Tim William Tood Vaiidkvillb Co., which Is Wintering at Eastman, Ga., will open Its season Feb. 20. 1'IUNK AND DKLLA WlLLMMB AND DAN and Ida Mannino aro playing the Proctor Circuit, and report making a hit In their comedy playlet, "Calamity Jane." Billy Woodall writes: "I am meeting with great success through tho South on the Wells time, and at the same time am mak- ing arrangements to take out one of the (incut tented theatres that has ever toured the South, playing musical comedy and vaude- ville. There will be n company of thirty people, including band and orchestra, and fifteen pony chorus girls. Tho show will open about the middle of March." Marnrll and Mr.i.noHB write that they arc still making a big hit with their singing and dancing act on Gus Sun Circuit. They will go Bust next Summer. Tun Carii Trio have finished seventeen weeks on the Sun Circuit, and report great succras. They have signed ten more weeks on the same circuit, with more time to follow. Claudu-h and Scarlett aro now playing the United time. They will open on the Or- pheum Circuit In August. Thb Clahk Bistros wrlto: "Our father died on Feb, 14 at his home. 482 West Thlrty- fourth Street. New York City." BUSHINfl JULIAN ELTINOE THMATBE. Work hi the new house on Forty-second Htrcct Is being pushed rapidly. The front Is completed, and tbe Iron work for tho balcony Is In place. From present appcaranco it will be a cozy little playhouse.