The New York Clipper (March 1912)

-r. « TOTil NCTYOBK CLIPPER. March 23 • THE HOUSE OF- SELIG Announces another great big quartet of Selig feature* Each aid every one of the four big Selig subjects released each week is a proa- perity passport. Don't miss ona of that*. Aprlu HIS CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD The dramatic story of an ex-convict's struggle against a miscarriage of Justice through circumstantial evidence. Exceptional storj and VS/fa 1000 FEET April 2 TENDERFOOT BOB'S" REGENERATION A Ule of Western degeneration, and regeneration ^SSlGm^tXS^S^t^ * ther. A picture with universal appeal. ABOUT 1O0O FB»T mother, April 4 "HE AND BEL" Tat dram&tlc story of the tarn of fate, -which ended a sweet^Womhlp between two old cronies and their children. ABOUT 1O0O FEET The Phenomenal Blind and Deaf Boy April 6 WOLCOTT COOMBS Showing the partial result of three years' study, and what may be accomplished by the deaf blind. A reslly remarkable educational picture. 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Chicago, March 18.—The legal formalities _ connection with the wAtaoItti Carnival Managers' Association of America, were completed B Snndsy, at a meeting held at the Wellington Hotel. President C. W. Parker presfded, and M. W. Meek, in absence of J. George Loos, acted as secretary. Tho charter rranted the association oy Stat" of Illinois was accepted, snd reports of Theatre Indianapolis. Ind., on ku!ff$ various committees acted upon. AppUca- withi"The Fortune Hunter" as the first B tlons for membership were tendered. ' To offlclally acquaint allied interests Mrs. Hay Tyson.—Blllle Mackln writes in connection with the organisation of the m that his sister, Mrs. Ray Tyson, who died In Flower Hospital, New York City, on Feb. 11, was twenty-nine years old, and bad been a member of the New York Hippodrome com- pany. Besides her two brothers, Owen snd Blllle Mackln, she leaves a husband and a son to mourn her loss. Mabel Lord.—William Cunningham In- forms us that his wife, who died recently. war burled from her late borne In Boston, Mass., on March 10. Mrs. Cunningham w«i professionally known hb Mabel Lord (of Can ningham and Lord). Viola Clifford (Mrs. Edward Ash ton), well known In vaudeville snd musical comedy circles, died In Chicago on March 10, at the age of thirty-nine. A husband survives her. Prese Wakefield, an acrobat, died March 14 at Dca Holnes, la. Farther details will be found In the Latest from Chicago, In this Issue. i.onia Peters, late of Hanlons' "Super- ba" Co., died at his home, S54 West Twenty- fifth Street, New York City, on March 18. Stogt and Rwr toirc. Stock at Majestic. The Petty-Nollman Co. opened a n nr i. and Summer stock season at the ItsCSB traction. Circus news. Weston Recovering-. Charles H. WeBton, of the Bison Stock Co., at Kdcndale, Los Angeles, CaL. writes that he la recovering from a painful acci- dent to his eyes, and has not lost his sight, at stated In The Clipper of March 2. ■ ■ Hartford'a New One Opens. The Empire, Hartford, Conn., new motion picture house, opened March 18. with a gala performance. The Kenny Syndicate are the owners, nod P. 8. McMabon is tho house man- ager. ______ Theatre to Close. The scenic, one of Hartford's, Conn., mo- tion picture theatres, will close shortly on • aocunt of the enlarging of the building for .the Travelers' Insurance Company, who are jtha owners. s Akron to Have New House. A new motion picture house will be opened soon in Akron, (V. and will be called "The Bank Theatre/ with M. C. Winter at man- ager. » Huudnib Bbhhhukii, of the Selig Western Stock Co., who for several weeks suffered from a broken leg, the result of a strenuous attempt to secure a certain effect In a marine production, li on tho hospital lint again, this time with a wrenched ankle, and, strange to any, the wrenched ankle was caused by a Htm attempt at the "effect" which re- sulted In breaking her leg. Hobart Bos- worth, the Sollg producer, bad warned her each time not to attempt tho effect in ques- tion, but lu Miss Besscrcr's French blood runs) the determination and ambition of her race, und so she puld little heed to the ad- vices of tho producers. After the Selig Btutllo'n physician bad pronounced the sec- ond Injury only a badly wrenched ankle, Miss Besierer made the statement that abe would sgaln attempt the desired effect as soon as her ankle would permit temperament of the picture actress their quest for realism they often low their ambitions to overshadow Deaths in tbe Profession. Charles A. Blgeloiv, the well known comedian, died In Spencer Hospital, In Mead- vllle. Pa., on March 12. He had been In Cambridge Springs, Pa., for some time, In an effort to regain his health, and was on his way to New York when suddenly taken HI. He was born in Cleveland, O., on Dec. 12, 1862, and made hit debut when a boy of fourteen. In "The Crystal Slipper," In Boston. Later he Joined the Carleton Opera Company, where his talents as a comedian attracted at- tention, and he then came to New York, appearing with Lillian Bussell as Novo Mund, In "The Princess Nicotine," at the Casino , Theatre. In the season of 1894-05 he played ftJSSSl forward to by thousands upon tbe detective In "Little Christopher," anS later thousands of young people and grown-ups In "Excelsior Jr." In 1807-98 he appeared '"*'• In "Evangeline," "Tbe Girl from Paris" and "The French Maid," tbe last named produc- tion running for two seasons. Florens Zleg- feld obtained his services on Jan. 80, 100ft, and he appeared with Anna Held In "Papa's Wlfa" >J "Thl> I.Illl.. Iln.h... " Tntnlna Mass., on Msrch 10. Mrs. Cunningham was throughout the country, the assoeaUon will shortly issue bulletins. Next association meeting will be held some time in April, probably at Kansas City. C. B. BHAY LEAVES FOB COAST. C. E. Bray, general manager of the West- ern Voudevllle Managers' Association, leaves Chicago Wednesday, for a months trip to the Pacflc Coast, to establish, a chain of the- atres booked by the association. STATE FAIB MANAGERS MEET. The meeting of the State Fair Managers opened at the Auditorium, this afternoon. Following were represented: Indlana,«Cbat. Downing, G. Fleming j Minnesota, Jno. Simp- eon, Robt. Crlckmore, Geo. Atchison, Tom Can field; Iowa, C. E. Cameron, A. C. Corey, W C. Brown, A. L. Olson. Ed. Curtln; South Dakota C. N. Mcllvulnc. Inter-State Fair, Sloui City, Joe Morton. The fair managers will be In scsBlon until Tuesday night. Among; those present to sub- mit attractions are: Harry Robinson, Kthel Robinson, Nat M. Bless, Fred M. BarneB, Harry S. Noyes, Wotboia & Allen. Al. F. Gor- man, A. T. Wright, J, B. Warren, J. F. Mc- Grall, Sam Duvrles, Ben Rosenthal, Wlllard Brackenstoe. E. F. Carruthers, M. W. Week. J. Frank Hath, Bob Lnberno, Bert Gregory, Chas. Duffleld. R. F. Travelllck, H. W. Sut- ton and J. Harry Allen. Walter 8. Donald- son, of National Show Print, In attendance. Pull report of the State Fair Managers meet- ing will appear In next week's Clipper. EXECUTIVE BOARD OF I. A. T. S. B. MEETS. The general executive board of the I. A. T. S. E, will hold an Important meeting at the States Hotel to-morrow morning. President Cbas. C Shay arrived to-day, but declines to outline the matters to be brought up for dis- cussion, but states matters of vital Interest would be considered. PRESS WAKEFIELD DEAD. Press Wakefield, acrobat, died at Des Moines, Thursday, 14, and was buried at Olendale Cemetery 10. lie was with circuses many years. His laat engagement was with the Florence Troupe, with the Barnum & BARM k BAILEY IIKKE Afiil. The Barnum & Bailey Circus Is with us once more for Its annual visit, at Madison Square Garden, where the "Big Show" opens Thursday, March 21. There are many new features promised tor this engagement, chief among which Is a spectacular production of "Cleopatra," which will be given with all the splendor the subject admits of. There will be the nsual galaxy of stars, Including Sandwlna and her troupe of Amazons; Wirth Family of Australian horsemen, and others equally prominent. As heretofore, the clown numbers will bo special features with the show, and these fun makers Include the versatile producing clown, Harry La Pearl, who will put on msny of the laugh producing stunts to be done In tho arena. The coming of any circus Is always of In- terest, but the coming of the. Barnum & Bailey Circus to New York Is an event—one of the events of the amusement season that JOHN E0BUKM8 SHOWS. Wife" and "the Little Duchess." Joining the Weber A Fields' forces In 1902, he played for nearly three seasons. Then for two years he was with Joseph Weber, retiring from the Weber company on March 2, 1000. He again appeared with Miss Held in "The Parisian Model," In 1905-00, and later went Into vaudeville. After a abort season In vaude- ville he returned to Miss Held's company, Appearing with her during the season of lf>ri7. In the early part of 1908 he was seen aa Joachim XIII, In "The Walts Dream," and later In the same season he was again a member of Anna Held'a company, appearing with her In "Miss Innocence." In the Fall of lttOli he returned to Joe Weber and was fea- tured In "Alinu, Where Do You Live?" Ha played with several companies thereafter until September, 1011. when he opened at the Casino Theatre, In "The Kiss Walts,".playing with this company until his Illness compelled him to withdraw. He was a member of the Lambs, the Green Room Club, the Masons, DIVIDED INTO SEVEN VAUDEVILLE SECTIONS, DEBHRT THE TENTS FOR 1913. For the first time since 1824, the John Robinson's Circus will not "take to the road" this Spring. John 0. Robinson hna decided to dodge toe uncertainty of the presidential excitement, and has divided the circus end of the big tent show into vaudeville acts. They will tour tho West and North sections of tbe United States and Southern Canada, under the auspices of the Western Vaudeville Association. There are seven of these sec- tions. Trained elephants, lions and leopards, with high school horses and trick ponies, will vie with the sketch teams and raonologlsta Manager Robinson, in his declaration of Intentions, said: "The Bummer season In the West was a poor one, and that Is but a fore- runner of what the coming one will be. None outside of the ahow business can realize tho unsettled condition of tho section of the At the De Kai.ii, Brooklyn, the St Pit rick's Day offering was "Kathleen Maron neon." For the last three days "The Coin' mcrcial Drummer," by Ullte Ackcrstron »ni be presented. The playwright conttst fo prizes offered by Edna May Spooner viii close March 28. ^ ' m " At tub Davidson, Milwaukee, the Bhernun Hrown Stock Co. will Include Walter Dtcklr son, Jane Tyrrell, Grace Goodall, Anns w lr rlngton and Perclval Aimer. Boyd Nolan has closed with the Ellubcth N. J., Stock Co., March 16. He will join' "The Gamblers" Co., at Cincinnati. Tim Summer stock at the Columbia, Wash- ington, will open with "The Rose of tbe Uancbo." Frances Ncilson Is leading woman Other players are: John Klein, Arthur Ritchie, Edwin H. Robins, Aline McDermott Gertrude Illtz, Godfrey Mathewa, J, ii«n> mond Dalley, George Barbter, Stanley James, Henry Miller Jr., Jerome Renncr, Canot Davenport, Wlllard Robertson, John Ellis Vaughan Hull, Frances Ncilson, Carrie Thatcher, Julia Blanc and Doris Wooldrtd>. WANTED For STOCK COMPANY PRINCIPALS AND CHORUS GIRLS For Burlesque Stock. Opening April w, for Spring snd Summer season. Add. violet Masicottt, Howard Athenaeum, Boston, Man. Sutttmer Parks ana Talrs Sac County Fair Gets Ward, The dates for the Sac County Fair, at Sat City, In., have been set for Aug. 13, 14, 19 and 16, this year, and Secretary Gus Strati- mcler, with the other members of tbe direct- ing board, are making arrangements to mike this one of tbe biggest nnd nest ever offered their people. As an evidence of their Inten- tions the board have bought tbe services ol Jlmmle Ward, tbe aviator, for the last three Dalley 8how. Frank h. Wakefield, a brother. daTg 0 # the f a j r tne contract calling for with the Ginger Girls, went from Cincinnati uiahts every day. In addition to this a Ions to Des Moines to attend the funeral, and re- joined tbe show at the Star and Garter, Chi- cago, Wabbsn A, Patbick. ♦ »» OLD SONGS IN DEMAND. Among the orders received by Charles K. Harris last week for his publications, there was one. which 1b a fair sample of the dally requirements of this publlnbcr, showing the Bteady demand for his sterling ballads, all of which were sensations when first pub- lished : One hundred "After the Ball.' Twenty-five "Somewhere." Twenty-five "'Scuse Me To-day." Twenty-five "A Little Child." Twenty-five "Always Me." Showing that the Harris ballads live. S it CLARA MORRIS HAS BIRTHDAY. Clara Morris, the footllght favorite of a generation ago, who bas been III In bed and blind for three years, celebrated the sixty- rector's good judgment iMahx M. DiNTBNrASB, or tne i-nnmpion ituhike ejhape Film Co., has returned from a successful trip mi the burial funeral services were held by the Elks ut Kublke Chapel, Brooklyn, N. Y., March 14, d the burial took place on the 15th. Mra, James A, Bailey, widow of tbe their Summer outing, Harry Potter In New York. Harry Potter, well known as a circus ad- to Chicago. H. C. Simeral, sales manager for the famous circus man, died at her Winter real- , Harry Potter, well known as a circus ad- Champion Co., is making a hurried trip dence on the T. A. Snider estate, at Hobe luster and agent, and for many years a prom- through Canada. . Sound, near Palm Beach, Kit., on March 11, lnent ngure In the carnival business, is in Vinnib BfuRNB, the clever little ingenue Of from bronchisl trouble. Ruth Louise Bailey New Y ° rk . rramlng up a show proposition tho Wrlghtogrnpn Co., hns been approached was born In Beverley, O., sixty-one years ago,' for the coming season. Mr. Potter, was for by an Independent manufacturer with a and her father was a hotel proprietor there many years tho right hand associate and tempting offer to ploy leads, Miss Burns snys that congeniality with the Wrlghto- graph Co. Is much better than ploying leads somewhere else. (llantttmnt on pape IS.) partner of the late Martin J. Downs, whose successful and spectacular career as mana- ger and owner of tbe Cole Bros.' Shows, It well known. s CHANGH8 IN THE "BUTTERFLY" CAST. The transferring of Sydney Valentine to the cast of "The Pigeon/ at the Little The- atre, has caused several changes In "A Bat tcrfly on the Wheel" company, appearing at tho Thirty-ninth Street frtieatro. Bills Nor- •wood, who has been playing tho role of the husband, has been assigned to Mr. Valen- tine's old role, that of Sir Robert Fyfft, K. C. M. P, Tbe role of the husband It now acted by Herbert Percy. 4«» MINNA GALE AT CENTURY THEATRE. Minna Gale made her first appearance In tbe role of Domini Bnfllden, In ''The Qardeu of Allah," at the Century Theatre, on March .. „. „. »„_..„„.. uv , „,, KWl „„„ 18, Mist Qalc began her theatrical career had been play lug the role of the Missionary at the age of seventeen, as leading womnn in "The Bird of Paradise," died March IS. when she first met young James A. Bailey going westward as the advance man of a small circus. Shortly after their marriage he had a Btnall wagon ahow, and she went with him, supervising the wardrobe of the per- formers and helping in every way the could. I Met, when Mr, Bailey was associated with the biggest of all circus undertakings, she alwsya journeyed with him wherever ho went, At his death, six years ago, Mrs. Bailey In- herited his circus Interests, which Included all of the Forenaugb-Sells property, tbe Bar- num A Dalley Circus, and an Interest in the Buffalo BUI Show. Foui the last to Pawnee Bill holdings to the Rlngllng Bailey Is survived by her brothers, Theodore McCaddon and Joseph T. McCaddon, both of . whom arc well known In the circus business, hut on account of the rain the idea was not and by two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Harper and feasible. About forty guests helped to make Mrs. Anna Hutchinson, whose son, Charles :t a big screaming success, and they succeed- R. Hutchinson, is treasurer of the Barnum ed w» well In doing m>. All the odd musical & Bailey Show to-day. These brothers and instruments around the quarters were dug sisters were with bcr when she died. Her out, and a "concert hand," consisting of two home was "The Knolls," in Mt. Vernon, N. Y. tubes, cornet, baritone, flute and bass drum. Win. J. Conntautlne, an actor, who was made up of people who had not touched United States, and the rooms were fragrant with flowers Bent by friends. 01 ♦ ANOTHER MARRIAGE. We are In receipt of the following: "Mildred Scott, known as the little Ameri- can beauty aerial artist, was united In mar- riage, March 0, In Kansas City, Mo., to Harry S. Myers. Mr. Myers was connected with the Parker Carnival Company for several years as head electrician. Doth are members of prominent theatrical families. (Signed) Mb. and Mas. H. S. Mtmih. KanssB City, Mo." « i » THOUSAND DOLLAR SUIT. The Impresario, Richard Pitrot. had brought suit against Paul Conchas for the amount of Oovernor Robinson's Florida Home. Governor John F. Robinson, of Robinson's Circus fame, has bought a Winter home In , Florida. He will spend his Bummer at his f}.' 000 / bDt the t "V 1 "" J"l-?1SH m . a handsome Ohio home at Terrace Park. E2™S. 1! ay "«* •« «ourt. Tho lawyer for , Mr. Pitrot was M. Strassmann, On Mabch 11 the Lampe Bros.' Show's >ur years ago she sold Winter home was the scene of a real happy Illl and all her ether P 8rt ?i ft 5?S or ° r ,P tto w -, Lamne's twenty- illng Brothers. Mrs. fourth birthday. It was planned to put up the big top and give an "under canvas' party, with a luncheon served "on the lot," but " for Laurence Barrett, nnd then played with the Booth, and Barrett company. Two sea- sons ago she hod the role of the Countess Chinramonto with Viola Allen, in "The White Bister." ti> JOHN KLIEGL TO GO AllllOAI). John Kilcgl, or the Kllegl Brothers, manu- facturers of stage lighting effects, has re- ceived a large order from a prominent Lon- don manager, and will tall about April 1, to consult bis foreign agent about It. Mr. Kliegi't business with ICuropean managers Is bo largo that he mny open branch ometf In the leading cities of tho Old World. »»» ■ ■ STERN GOBS TO CHICAGO. Louis 8. Stern, general press representa- tive of Fred C. Whitney's enterprises, left for Chicago on Saturday to prepare for the open- ing there of "The Chocolate Soldier," which began tn engagement at (he American Music Hall on Monday, March IS. 0 ■ » TWO REAL 1RISRBIU. Donovan and McDonald are credited with being one of the biggest Irish hits ever played the Orphevm, Ban Francisco. He was seventy-one years old, and came to this country twenty-nine years ago. He had played in a number of prominent productions In Now York and on the road, and had been In tho support of both Richard Mansfield and Otis Bklnner. His home was at 81 Man- hattan Avenue, New York. George Wnlter Pllcv, one of the Oldest retired actors In the country, died In the Actors' Fund Home, West New Brighton, S. I., on March 14. from a lingering Illness. He was born In Andovcr, Mass., on March 29, 1820, and adopted the stage as a career when he was eighteen yearn of age, appearing tn one of the old comedies In Hoston. lie was also Identified with numerous stock com- panies, having toured with Mattlc Vlekers, Charles I. Rogers, W. J. Scan Ion, M. B. Curtis, N. S. Wood, Leonard Grover and others. The ftinernl was hold from tho Frank K. Campbell Parlor, New York City, on March Fred. A. Hayea, the rube comedian, died March 7 at his home In Sanford, Me., from consumption, at the age of thirty-seven. U« Is survived by bis wife iKmma), formerly of the Hayes Bisters, musical act, and a aon, Frederick. Interment was made In St. Igna- tius Cemetery, la that city. a horn in years. The hand did a "bally-hoo' that would wake up the dead, and received hearty applause. One of the lady guests re- marked that aha "never heard such awful funny noises before." The party was voted a grand .success by all. Mr. Lampe was the recipient of many handsome gifts. Among the guests professionally known were: Mr. and Mrs. R. J. I'errln, Harry Parker, II. C. Faversham, of tbe team of Favcrsbani and McCarthy; Ned Weyburn, "Tuck" Johnson, Grace Miner, of the Aerial Miners, and Billy Elwood. F. A. Roiierthon writes: "My single com- edy musical act Is still one of the hits with the De Vere Show. Will close here soon, however, to All contracts with the Robinson's Ten Big Shows (solo cornet In band) for coming season." Mr.i.t. MAnaiiKKiTK. with her trained liens, will be with the Gollmsr Bros.' Circus thlt season. Tub Down™ & Wheslbb Snows are tour- ing Georgls. M JANIS FOR LONDON. George Sdwardea will have an American star appearing In London tn his Gaiety The- atre. Beat season. She Is Bbne Jants, now in the West playing la "The BUm Princess." *■ » R. llODEIlTR DUE. This protean performer will soon come di- rect from London, to open an engagement of six weeks In New York, commencing April 1, on the big time, He will make his head- quarters nt the office of tho Impresario, Rich- ard Pitrot. ♦ »» KIRSOHNBH'S NEW ACT. "Burglars," a one act play, by Richard Klrschraor, will be presented this week at Keith's Union Square Theatre and Harlem Opera House. It Is take storlct, entitled list of free attractions arc being arranged, and the advertising campaign Is already start- ed. Thlt will be the biggest fair ever held In thlt county. s Cheater's "Peep Ahead." Col. Isatc M. Martin has put up i new record. Although the snow was on the aronnil at the time, the opening of Cincinnati's re- built Chester Park wss announced for DM third Sunday In Mayy. s No Opera at Chester Park. There will be no Summer opera at Chester Park next season. The Chester Opera House has been remodeled, nnd tbe vaudeville per formsnees will be given there Instead of al the old pavilion, "inspection Day" 1» u»« for April 7, VIENNA'S NEW OPERA. There was produced at the Vienna Operj House, Vienna, for the first time on Marcl e act opera, called "Aphrodite. by Hans Licbstoecko, and tbe Oberlelthncr. «»» EDGAR W. RUFF EXPANDING. Owing to business Increasing so rapidly, Edgar W. Buff, sketch writer and producer, has enlarged his offices, and will In |"WfJ" assisted by his brother, William A. Ruff, Vino recently arrived from the South. "Bib Bob," one of the playlets published In the new vaudeville producer nod ac or msgsalne, fitarjeloro. Is credited with DtiM a hit with the Wadeworth Stock Co.. at UM Wadsworth Theatre, Washington HtMWj; New York City, during the week of Marco 11. The Wadsworth Stock Co. playlets are furnished by Wetzel, Bosener a James, put Ushers o f fitapttore. - NEW YORK d HZ Metropolitan Opera House.—Bills for week ending Mnreh 16- were: TaMihu Ntf 11, Thais 12, Afadoma Butterfly 13 0™« nee), The Bartered Bride 13 (night).. Bona, an American opera, book by Brian ljookj'. music by Horatio Parker, had Its first pro ductlon on any stage, 14, with thto cast. ine Roman Governor, Putnam Giiswold ; W '""J; Rlccardo Martin; Arth, Herbert WWW 3toon; Kyna, Bit* Fornia: Gloom, V Vim lushaw; Carndoc, Lambert Murpb}, m "J Albert Rclss; Mona, Louise Homer, ti Albert Kciss; Mona, t-ouiso «»«""■•»•, .Vn o«0 *ra House. tho opera that won tho first prise«ili". It Is taken from one of Jack London't offered three yenrs ago by the MJ«2J™ ie >rlot. entitled "Just Meat." Opera House Co. Mm 15, Lo «« 0M '" (matinee), KonisBkimtar 16 (nhJht). "Just Meat.' RABINER CELEURATE9. Jules C, Il.ililner, the youthful assistant of Edward S. Keller, the vaudeville agent, cele- brated his twenty-first birthday on March 10, by giving a box party at nammersteln's, and later a banquet at Louis Martin's. *» » WINTER GARDEN'S NEW ACT. Mile, Bert Angcre made her first appear- ance nt the Winter Garden on March 15, In a pantomimic dancing act In three scenes, en- titled "The Captive." 8he Is asstoted In the dance by Nora Lyons, who It In masculine disguise. ♦♦* MABEL TALIAFERRO DIVORCED. Mabel Taliaferro, wife of Frederic Thomp- son, the theatrical man, was officially notified of a decree of divorce, granted her by Judge Kavajiough. In Chicago. III., last December, oh March 111. 4a» KLEIN OFF TO EUROPE. Arthur Klein, of the United Booking Offices, will sail for Europe this week, for a rest Mrs. Klein will accompany him on the trip. .1. matinee), JlaiHusKlnaar JO IHSHgil nyuih _Bljon.'i-Max Flgman, In 'The Wg Wagon," It In his second week at this house. Astor (J. L. Buford, mgr.)—"The BIW Its fourth week. ,_««. Charles Frohman, »^>"Z£K hound" Is In its fourth week Banplre ( Flske, In "Lad., and last week. "Oliver TWJst "KM, » L. Well.. mgr.)-V«udeville and motion pictures. mor)— Grand Street (Harry Beekman, WW Vnudevllle and motion pictures. nosen- Fourteenth Street (J. WMl«J,»°5, c le . quest, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaudc Procter's Fifty-eighth Street [Ur Proctor, mgr.)—Motion pictures •■« vou Keeney's Third Avenue (Ed. J. * Mahon, mgr.) —Vaudeville and new »«« pictures. . _ m __i_Vaude- Manhattan <Wm. Oane, mgr.) — v " Tllle and motion pictures. , Dimple (Manrlce Kraut, ,pV£ Banner ahow week of March 18. Girls follows. _, .-_.-, ut.)" Murray Hill Bfs ^JWp H'» JBI£fi Love Makers week of March 18- B0O,D ° Crusoe Girls follows, - ;•»< t t »■ 1 0I.il » RiinawsJ tn i «x • ■