The New York Clipper (March 1912)

12 THE !NEW WOUK. CLIPPER* Maeoh 23 By IRVING BERLIN Give the public what they want and you will be a success. The public wants this song. A sure-fire hit. Get It while It's new. COPYIUQBTED BY THE OHIO AGO OlTIOEl BUto and Monro. SU. ►. (Watereon, Berlin & Snyder Co., Props.) 1 12 W. 38th St., New York City krank: CUUtK, Ugr. BOSTON Officii 411 Oai.tr Th— *f BMg. DOW RAMSAY, Mgr. HEW YORK arc. (Oo nUnuca from tagt 1.) Liberty (J. W. Mayor, mgr.)— The Rain- bow, a comedy, in three act*, by A. a Thomas, produced by Klaw k Erlanger, Mon- day sight. March 11, with Henry Miller at the head of this cast: Nell Sumner. Henry Miller Kdward Fellows. Charles Hammond Nicholas IIoIIIdb Bobert Stowe QUI William Mortimer. Conway Wlngfleld James Judson Efflngbam Pinto John Carpenter Gllmors Daniel Pennell Bennett George C. Pierce Mrs. ltuth Sumner Edith Barker Betsey Sumner Laura Hope Crews Cynthia Sumner Ruth Chatterton Jane Palmer Hope Latham Klsle Davis Ethel Martin Thercsc Marie Porterln Washington. D. C. saw the first production of Mr. Thomas* latest pen effort, on the stage of the Columbia Theatre, the date being Maicb 4. The title the author has chosen for his charming play docs not In the least suggest the alternate Intermingling; of laughter and tetars. but this seemed to be the perfectly natural effect upon the big Monday night audience, while the simple story of the lore of a father for hlB young daughter was being unfolded by Henry Miller and a very compe- tent cast In hlB support, for the play draws the tribute of tears for Its sentimental pas- sages, while the wit In the lighter scenes moves the audience to frequent bursts of laughter. The blase theatregoer who glories In the fact that nothing can cause him to display tne slightest emotion In a atage story of heart Interest, will not like this pretty play, but he can easily be Ignored by the big ma- jority, who will be sure to take a supreme de- light In the theme and story of "The Rain- bow." The action begins In the home of Nell Sumner (Henry Miller), a man of means snd of sporting tendencies, which causes htm to be surrounded by sporty men and women of ?|ucstlonable character. We are, at the open- ng, made aware of the fact that an es- trangement of ten years has existed between Nell Sumner and his wife, and which has been caused by bis choice of his associates abd his mode of living, ills wife and tbelr young daughter are still living upon his bounty, but the wife Is entirely unaware of this fart, she thinking that her brother Is her benefactor. The daughter has grown to young womanhood during the estrangement of ber mother and father, and when she re- turns from Prance to visit him the real heart throbs of the play arc soon In evidence. The worship of the father for his daughter changes his life In a great measure, but It Is difficult to rid blmeclf of the sporty set, who continue to Indict their society upon him. The mother appears at an Inopportune mo- ment, and finds that the fathers efforts to prevent the daughter's association with these people has failed, and she determines to take the child back to ber home. The child thinks her separation from her father (whom she Idolises) Is only for a day, and the scene here Is the supreme moment of the play. One year elapses, and at the end of act three occurs the ultimate reconciliation of husband and wife, which Is effected by the daughter's love for both of her parents. Mr. Miller has staged the play admirably, and be acted the role of the father with com- pelling sincerity snd feeling. Miss Chatter- ton, as the daughter, gave an exquisite ren- dition of the role, and without a trace of affectation. Laura Hope Crews was letter per- fect as Nell Bumner's slater, and this pains- taking and reliable actress has added -mother charming role to her long list of successes In a varying lino of characters. The second week .began 18. Little Theatre (Wlnthrop Ames, mgr.) — The Pigeon, a comedy In three acts by John Osliwortuy. Produced by Wlnthrop Ames with this cast: Christopher Wcllwyn Rues Wbytal Ann Louise Seymour Guinevere Megan Pamela Gsytborne Rory Megan a. M. Botsford terrand Prank Itclcher Tlmson Sidney Valentine Mwnrd Bcrtley Walter Howe Alfred Calway Thomas Louden Sir Thomas lloxton Arthur llnrrv A P, 0,lcc . Constnbtc Wllrrld North A Humble Man Reginald Harlow Another Humble Man Albert Easd>le This, the newest and the smallest of our theatres, threw open Its doors to the public on Tuesday nleht, March 12, although a dress rehearsal of Its attraction, "The Pigeon" was given on Saturday night, March 0, for the personal friends of the management, and on Monday night, March 11, a speclst per- formance was given for the dramatic critics of the dally newspapers, magaslnea snd the popular weeklies. Mr. Galsworthy's latest work Is exceeding- ly well written runl will appeal strongly to the rultured clement. It will not, we fear, be supported by those who like the frivolous. The characters are lifelike and. while It does not equal the author's former work, "Strife" It la unquestionably a work of genuine merit. The stage management of George foster Piatt was superb. The story of "The Pigeon" was told by Tim clipper n London correspondent at the time of Its production la the British, metropo- lis, In January of this year, but for the benefit of those who did not see that notice, we give herewith a brier outline of the story of the HE' v Christopher Wcllwyn, a widower, lives J with bis only daughter, Ann. in a studio ovcr- ooklng the Thames embankment. Although ie Is far from being a rich man, be Is con- stantly giving bis address snd money to the human wrecks that prowl the streets of the city at night, and be tells these unfortunate men and women that they can always look to him for aid. His daughter, who la a practical youug woman, and Mr three friends, a minis- ter, a philosopher and a magistrate, all tell blm not to carry on bis thankless work, but turn Ms present "guests' la. brpken down, drunken cabman : a tssy and jiainoral Frenchman, and a brMcn flower rfCWho TaO r J«r_»r*kaft- lest, card-playing auibanu) Into the street*. He has not the heart to do thla. His "board- ers" keep him oiled with sweet honey words. To the respectable .members of the community lie la known as) the "Pigeon," for be is al- ways plucked by the grafters. After a aeries of adventures, Ann decides to move with ber father to another home. In order to get rid of her undesirable acquaintances. But her kind, but foolish, father manages to slip his new address to the "rotters." The acting was of a very high order. In- deed, no finer has been seen on the local stage In man; a long day. Hubs Wbytal. as the gentle, sympathetic old man, was charming, and scored a great personal success. As Tlmson, the old drunken cabby, Sidney Valentine was a positive delight, and was given several curtnln calls. He Is a splendid character actor, and his Impersonation In "The Pigeon" Is a dramatic classic. Frank Rclcher, as the vagabond French- man, was cynical, charming and frankly Im- moral, and bis excellent performance will linger long In the memory of those fortunate enough to see It. Mr. Relcher, for some rea- son or other, la seen too little on our stage. There are few better actors. - * Pamela Gaytborne, na the braxen flower girl, who turns "from the toy of life to the Hire of loy,'" did splendid work and truly merited the applause given her. It la by far the finest work she has done since she ap- peared on the American stage. Louise Seymour, as Ann, and Wilfred North, as a London "bobby," made their very small roles stand out prominently. Tbe others lent good aid. With tbe exception of tbe Toy Theatre (used for amateur performances exclusively), in Boston, Mass., the Little Theatre la the smallest bouse devoted to the drama In the United States. Mr. Ames' bouse Is situated on West Forty-fourth Street, near Broadway, and from the outside looks like a private house or Colonial design. The windows are trimmed with ferns. The interior la a gem— a jewel-box. The walls are of stained Ameri- can butternut wood, and the panels above are covered with rare tapestry. The seats are In mission, and are very roomy—a boon to the fat man. There are only m train. The the- atre ha* no balcony or gallery. In the beau- tiful lounging room coffee will be served free at night, and tea In the afternoons. At nlgbt tbe seats sell for $2.50, and at the matinee the seats cost 12. Not to visit the Little Theatre is to deny oneself a rare treat. The staff la: Wlnthrop Ames, director; Edward E. Lyons, business manager; L. H. Mitchell, press representative; Thos. Naugh- ton, treasurer; George Foster Piatt, stage manager. The second week of "The Pigeon" began Msreh 18. On Tuesday afternoon. 10, Mr. Ames produced, as a matinee attraction only, "The Terrible Turk," a play by Charles Ken- nedy, which will be preceded by "Tbe Flower of the Palace of Han," a Chinese drama by Ma Tcheu-Yuen (1200-1868), adapted from tbe Chinese by M. Louis Laloy and done Into English by Mr. Kennedy. Edith Wynne Mattblson (Mrs. Kennedy) will appear In both plays, which will be given every after- noon except Saturday, when "The Pigeon" will be acted. Fulton Theatre (Henry B. Harris, lessee and mgr.)—On March 11 the English version of The Typhoon was presented by Walker Whiteside, with the following cast: Tokeramo Walker Whiteside Josblkawa Henry Bergman Kobayashl Richard Sberman Illronnrl Harold De Becker Omnyl Joseph Woodburn Yotomo Christopher Losch Kltamaru Kenncib S. Davidson Hattorl Carl H. Voae Ysmnshl Stephen Wright Monotarlo Harry llennet Amamar! Andrew Buckley Mlynkc ...., Frank Nelson neraath Brack ....Ernest Cosiart Ernest Lindner Malcolm Williams Illona Kerncr Florence Reed Tlra Hompel Florence Flsber Sergeant of Police Charles Mason Flrat Police Officer George Spelvln Johann Qua Christie The play Is :n three acts and one scene, snd was translated from tbe original Hun- garian text of Menyhert Lcngycl, by Kmll Nyltray and Byron Onglcy. There la plenty of dramatic Interest In It from beginning to end, and a large audience voiced Its approval of every character and every incident from Its beginning to the end. The only part of the play that Is uncertain is Ita title, as there Is nothing to Indicate why It Is called "Tho Typhoon." The play Is Intended to show tbe fidelity of Ihe Japanese to their country, and the sacri- fices they are willing to make In Its service. The scenes are laid In Berlin, and the story Is that of a young Japanese diplomatist sent to Germany on a secret mission by his gov- ernment, and infatuated with an attractive European woman. His associates, fearing that his Infatuation will lead blm to divulge some of tbe Important secrets, convince him that the woman has been faithless to him. When be charges her with this, she de- nounces him and his people, and In a moment of rage he kills her. One of his fellow coun- trymen, however, gives himself up to the police as the murderer, doing so because be feels that the services of the diplomatist are of X rMter valuc ,0 3*wn than he Is. The characters In the play ware ably sus- tained throughout. The work of Mr. White- aide as Tokeramo was. In every way, praise- worthy, at all times showing the calm. Im- passive Japanese character, except In tbe scene where he strangles Illona. but even here be avoided, as far as it Is possible, the melo- dramatic features which an Inferior actor would surely drift into. Henry Bergman, as Joshlkawa, wan alwavs the shrew, setf.possessed counselor, snd main- tained the character ns only the finished actor tint he Is could do. Malcolm Williams was happy In tbe psrt of the bibulous artist who was driven Into a life of recklessness by the perfidy of Illona. He had all the comedy—which waa not much —In tbe play, and gave a very acceptable performance. Florence Reed was capital .ns Illona, and showed dramatic ability of Jrit> mean order, •at ,t|ie end of tbe second Act. ,lq depleting' BS. '< B SfrP"^.* m '•■ tt iW't-lAlto^ther, "The Typhoon* 1 Is a very pleasing play and, If the enthusiasm of the audience Is any criterion. It has all the earmarks of a •access. The second week began 18. Dnly'a (Robert Robertson, mgr.)—Jforv- tieur Bcoucaire, a four act comedy, by Booth Tarklngton and B. G. Sutherland, was revived March 11. with the following cast: Monsieur Beaucalre Lewis Waller Duke of Wlnterset Frank Woolfe Major Molyneux ,.Henry Stanford Beau Nash Henry Carvlll Lord Townbrake Reginald Dane Mr. Rakell J. Malcom Dunn Mr Bantlson Lewis Broughton &ts S MlreP ° ,X /' •' -Vincent Stemroyd Captain Badger Rupert Julian Mr. Blcksett Herbert Ayllng Jollffe Elwyn Eaton Lady Rellerton Edltb Cbarterls Lucy Rellerton Catharine Calhoun Mrs. Mabaley ' Essex Dane Miss Presbury Alice May Miss Paltelot Dorothy Lane Miss Purlltt Vlolette Kimball Countess of Greenbury Mile. Corday Lady Mary Carlyle Grace Lane Lewis Waller snowed excellent Judgment when he forsook "The Garden of Allan" to become on actor-manager, making his Ameri- can debut as such on the above date, In a revival of the romantic comedy, "Monsieur Beaucalre." Mr. Waller, as the debonair French duke, who elects to be the barber of his ambassa- dor, and as a barber and tben as a gambler seeks to win the haughty beauty of Bath (Lady Mary Carlyle). was capital, and the many sharp climaxes during tbe action of the play presented a pretty series of stage pic- tures snd gave blm unusual opportunities to do some clever bits of acting that brought him great applause. As the plot revolves around Monsieur Beau- calre,'the roles of the supporting company were not Important, with, perhaps, the excep- tion of that played by Grace Lane, who, as Lady Mary Carlyle. gave an excellent por- trayal of the haughty beauty. Frank Woolfe, as the Duke of Wlnterset. gave a pleasing performance, as did Henry Stanford, as Major Molyneux. Edith Cbarterls. as Lucy Reller- ton. also aided materially by her Ingenious acting. Herbert Ayllng. who, aa Captain Badger, gave a good performance, Is the only American actor In the cast, the rest of the company having been brought over from Eng- land by Mr. Waller especially tor this en- gagement. The second week began March 18. American (Charles S. Potsdam, mgr.)— Thursday nlgbt, March 14, found this popular playhouse well filled, and after Prof. Lleb- man and bis orchestra got away with the professor's own composition, "Oh, You Drum- mer," the show started off. Etta Raymond, a little girl with a sweet voice, sang "Moonlight Bay," and drew some applause. Howard and Graff presented a unique act. The man In the act Is a heavyweight juggler, and ns such docs some exceedingly clever work In that line, but what the woman Is In the act for Is beyond comprehension. She opens the act with a song, then retires until the man finishes bis tests, coming on again and closing the act with a song. The act would go better If abe were dropped, as she Is of no assistance to the man. Mottle Qulnn. In a pink gown, came on next with a topical song as her opener. She next came out In a gingham apron singing "They Gots Quit Kickln' My Dawg Aroun'," a rube ditty, which didn't go very well. "Steve, I Found It On Your Sleeve" was her next and beat number bringing quite some applause. Her buck dance at the finish Is the thing that carries through the act. Mlas Qulnn would do well to change her songs for some of the rag description and do more dancing, ss this Is her feature. With sev- eral changes Miss Qulnn can have a good act. The Four Stagpooles could be called The. Stagpoole and company, aa the man who does the silly boy Is the chief feature of the act. his tumbling drawing all the applause the act gets. As a tumbler bla work Is far above the average. Klmberly and Hodgklns, the "song fiends," showed one of the best two man singing acta yet seen, both boys nutting over popular airs n a classy way. The drop used Is exceed- ingly novel, the entire front depleting covers of popular song successes, "The Operator," a dramatic aketch of a telegraphers lire in a tank town, was the next to appear. The act has been playing In this vicinity tor some time, but this time a new woman was Id tbe caBt, and her work was bad to a marked degree. This caused tbe act to receive less applause than is usually accorded it. ,.JP ur iP.K. tno Intermission the vltagraph film, "The Firing of the Patchwork QuUt,* r entS tained those who stayed In. Knowles and Powers had a bright line of chatter that they knew how to put across, 5 nd »1 B !5 , . ll,,g , UD wlUl " 0e *i ko^e •■ » Won- derful Thing," (bey drew quite some applause. Edmund Stanley and company. In an op- eratic novelty, was the featured act, and went well, the voices of all being good. Thu costuming Is good and the scenery Is pleasing to the eye. .. . Roland Carter and company presented the jail sketch, "Vacation Days,*' the fun being fast and furious during the action of the skit. The yodellng by the Dutch prisoner was good, and the singing of "The Bong of the Angry Sea" by the other went well. The act drew a good amount of applause at the finish. The Baker Troupe of trick cyclists closed the show with one of the best comedy cycle sets seen here. Many of the feats were above the average, especially the jumping rope by one on one wheel and the climbing np and down a flight Of stairs on one wheel. In this case also the woman in the set Is excess, her George M. Cohan's (Bert Felbleman, mgr.)—Revival of Forty-five Minute* from Broadway, by George M. Cohan. The cast: Mary Jane Jenkins Sallle Fisher Flora Dora Dean > Louise Alcbel Mrs. David Dean Lorena Atwood Mrs. Purdy .Ada Gllman Tom Bennett Lawrence Wheat Kid Burns George M. Cohau James Blake Elmer Booth Daniel Krohman George Parsons Andy Gray..., Edgar Halstead Station Master John Ktendon Police Sergeant William Ford Messenger Boy James Denton Baggageman Hawley Brooks Fannie Fordham Elsie Artz Pauline Peeksilll Marion Dunn Tcsslc Tarrytown Rose Leslie Polly Poughkeepsle Sydney Martlncau Roslc Rye Lyda Scott Minnie Melrose Paula Leslie Theresa Tuckahoe. .Dorothy Lockhart Winnie Wakefield..'. Elisabeth Young Thursday nlgbt, March 14. at this theatre, was the occasion of whst might be termed a George M. Cohan reception. It was a revival of one of Mr. Cohan's best farces, and the theatre was packed with the friends of the young author. "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway" on this occasion had Mr. Cohan himself, for tbe first time, in tbe role of Kid Burns, a part written some years ago for the stellar appearance of another actor. Tbe role of Kid Burns fits Mr. Cohan like tbe pro- verbial glove and, with the charming Sallle Fisher, In the leading female role of Mary Jane Jenkins, lending him most capable sup- port, the evening was one of rare enjoyment. It was perfectly easy to Imagine that every person present was a personal friend of the young author-actor, and It was up to him to provide the entire Cohan atmosphere for the evening, as he was the only member of this popular family In the cast. Mr. Cohan has never-written a better farce comedy than this, and this Is also his opinion, for In a little speech at tbe end of act two he said: "I am glad to welcome so many of my friends at the revival of 'Forty-five Minutes.' and I am also very glad that you like the piece. I like It. and I like to play In It, and If you will pardon a seeming desire to 'boost' myself, I think It Is the best piece I hsve ever written." Sallle Fisher, as Mary, easily shared the honors and eclat of the occasion with Mr. Cohan. Her entire lack of assertlvcness, which her role permitted, legitimately, waa a source of absolute delight, and there was a demure charm In all that she did. It Is hardly necessary to state here that her songs, "Mary Is a Grand Old Name" and "So Long. Mary," as rendered by her, were veritable vocal gems. Mr. Cohnn has staged tbe piece with his URual carefulness, and the prominent sup- porting roles were capably presented by Lo- rena Atwood. as Mrs. David Dean: Ada Oil- man, as Mrs. Purdy; Lawrence Wheat, ss Tom Bennett; George Parsons, as Dsnl-1 Krabman ; Elmer Booth, as James Blake, and Kdgnr Halstead. as Andy Blake. The second week began 18. . Lincoln Sqnnre (Chas. Ferguson, mgr.) —The usual big Thursday audience assembled 14, when the new vaudeville mid-weekly Changs brought six a.-ts of varying calibre. The Pearl Trio, consisting of two boys and a girl, Dtarted the vaudeville going In Rus- "iS". coatllme dances. They proved quite efficient In these dances, especially the youwr- CBt boy, who did some spinning that almost made one dlssy to witness It. The girl rendered one vocal number in nice fashion. The Markee Bros got by finely In Instru- mental numbers and songs. One of the brothers Is quite a comedian, in black face, and an excellent cornettist. He also gave a vocal number, which would be Improved If given with more repression. Their closing, with cornet and trombone, using their own back drop, wae surely a lively one. i„ « t'J*. yiW* * na company appeared »i a S&SL&t wae entirely unworThj"of 8?jT*S!ra ulent " "" actres" Her aL*SL fnl of an atterl 7 Impossible young h.%". "2 10 a .L tei S ,tw ber Galois rage of bet gfiWJJg »U'y attempts to force blm to £9 i'T i° re And « e r °"e «f the hus- b %JS. l K£ 2fW* •»« Jmprobab" Harry Mayo wasT the vocal Mto The dim "R^H^dT 8 the WSBBW6 f3K Hanson and Bijou scored a laughine hit tMmJ?. ro ihT c con,<K,y of M1 «« Hanioa In cos! SSS th >" , w . cre a 'cream, dominating the entire act. Mlsa Bijou sangnlcely snd lloked Sansoae and Dcllla, the latter onlto th* neatest assistant that any of the stroSS athletes have brought to this atae. SESSI the vaudeville line In a cortlng goX'ct that »«^replete with good worked nowi fei- ii!7l?£j , l" ice — A » teneM performance for >tto Ottbcrt one of »h« t . SJSKS t ..A™ ™ p n**» n7!LT """•-« oenent performance Otto Ottbcrt one of the favorites of the n. trons of th» tin,.. •Cidr~5 ot tnejpa- Der one on one wheel and the climbing np and down a flight Of stairs on one wheel. In this case also the woman In the set is excess, her work being of little importance and not aiding the act In any manner. Patbe's Weekly 8 showed Just before the sign flashed "Goodnight." The bill for 18- 20: ''The Stlck-up Min," Bernard and Rob- erts, Four (Ma>ot, Dave and Pony Moore,, Joe Callahan. Derby and Barlow, Ledcrgon andICharlotto^rkjv aM Allen, and Jennie <~._. 1V2*" J""- vl lQ c ravo rites of the na. tiS&JS. the house, the three act farce Ber BchtaftcagenComtroUeur ('The BteeDlnir clr Controller"), by Alex. Blsson. had betS cfosiF rled m'. t „° l L : &S**1 ?£«efrold. a >Tung mat rled man. Is tortured by the odious snd Ton stnnt comparisons made by bUT wife 2nd CITeS** betw een him' snd Ms wtt2*. first- husband, now deceasM a .a-TIIt-I state of nagginr-hs* causeYhlin to JSLtat voree. and. in fact he has akeSSy gSne so ♦« -s.i/m ,>I< * 0U L d " Wnr* -wife In order to visit his new Idea . who lives in asuSE gttog city, without suspicion; he toHs both women that be has secured a -nortHm « wHh m h. n . P £rt er ' T * U8 h " *Pend. ks^th^week with his wife, and during the other half he visits his sfflntv. He fullv belli.... i» *{.! wno bears the name of Godefrold ThrnnSh an unfortunate accident however th. ?,& ?.eff?*f to Gcor F» , wlfc snd tells her ill Tot gether they cvofve a scheme to cure G«™ t&xS&T&i&E ,0 obt »'n !"«voreS J2S the help of his phonograph, which kammaaS SX w A^ISJSVM.fmfmSS. and. In ant conversation. Overhearing this recon °«S r *es is convinced that all Is dlscowr^* and after being forgiven by his wtsaTsmSS to be good Ah real porter claims SSS nappl" PrUe ° f * 8r ' * ad t0 ""'tblngenfc The play Is comical enough bnt Ilk. >u these farces adapted from the French, "eoufe a harmony of the cast and an elegance o? tv various performers which was mlsVlng in thh best to make the performance a success Herr Ottbert exaggerated a little too Such In tbe role of tbe young husband who i. anxious to get rid of his wife until somebodv else comes along and shows him whati treasure he possesses In her. Annl Forsttr ss his young wife. Is hardly vivacious aid elegant enough. Herr Berla was funny in the part of the father-in-law, and HerreS Pabst and Robert looked and acted well Herr Rub, In the small but difficult role of the director of tbe sleeping car company, played well, bnt was rather unfortunate In his make-up. which made blm look like a caricature. Lotte Dlener looked sweet as Rnslne. Other roles were played by Geonlne von Neuendorf and Frl. Weber and Adolf Heine. SBreSF 7 vlct»«wn n ?r,ck n The two wonm are K3rVf lST plcai: OPT OF TOWN HEWS ,..??",*■??■■■•• T *«!,—Grand Opera House (8ld H. Wels, mgr.) Geo. Damerel, In "The Heart Breakers," played to a very good busi- ness March 9 and 10. Delia Clarke, In ber own play, "Introduce Me." 11 j "The Bar- rier" 12-14, Elsie Jan Is 16, 16, Wm. Hodge. In "The Man from Home,'' 19, 20; Forbes Robertson, In "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" follows. itovAi, (L. Kaufman, mgr.)—This pity- house continues to do a good business, with good vaudeville attractions. Week of 11: The Trolley Car Trio, tbe Tramp, the Monk snd Italian. Griffin and Lewis, tbe Newmans. Australia's Champion Trick Cyclist, and Me- doras. ri.*7.i (Lloyd Spencer, mgr.)—This play- house has been a/favorite since It opened, and continues to draw targe crowds and pre- sents good vaudeville acts. Week of 11: Thalero's Canine and Equine Circus, the >Foor Magnanls, Clover Duo, 1 Evans and Lawrence, Gllroy, dynes and Montgomery, In "The Good Ship Nancy Lee," and Sfuller and Stanley. oiu'iikim (D. Cashing, mgr.)—This new playhouse has rapidly become very popular on account of Its management and good plays presented. Charles Frohman's play, "Arsrne Lupin," at popular prices, week of 11. Waco, Tex.—Auditorium (Aaron Laskln, mgr.) "The Heartbreakers" March 12, ltube Welch and Kethe Francis, In "A Itoyal Re- ception," 13, 14, 15 and 16; Wm. nodge. In "The Mnn from Home," 18. Imi'kiiial. —Wm. Bchoen and company. Ho- mono Bros., Murry K. Hill, Dolfivcr snd Rogers, and Kllmlt Bros, bill week of 18. MuBSTic.—Don Carlos and trained ani- mal show. Vbndojiii. — Vaudeville and moving pic- tures, iDtuii.—Moving pictures. Capacity. Dixisj. —Moving pictures. Capacity. Hiikco. —Moving pictures. Crowded houses. Eliio. —Moving pictures. Crowded bouses. Cor.T.—Moving pictures. Capacity. Dstllaa. Tex.—Dallas Opera House (<>«. Ansy. mgr.) March 5, 6, Imperial Russian Dancers. MAj.erio (0, F. Oeuld, nurr.)—Week March 11: W. H. Mack, Porter White and comiisny. Norton and Ayret, Avon Comedy Four. Sclblnl and OroYlul. Mabel Wayne, and Andrew Toombs. Ospusom (Ray Daltou, mgr.)— Viudevlllc tod motion pictures. Happt Boua (Ray Dalton, mgr.)—Week March 11. Manhattan Opera CO., motion pictures. Qnlveaton, Tex. — Grand Opera House (phts. T. Brian Jr., mgr.) "Heart Breakers" did well March 6. Sheehan Opera Gompuny bad raised bouse. 7. Imperial Russian Dancers Delia Clarke, in "Introduce Me." 10. Elsie Janls and Jos. C.wthorn. In "The Silas 1'rlncess," pleased a good rlaetl house. 11. Wm. Hods* 13. Portland, He. — Jefferson (Julius Cain, mgr.) "Baby Mine" was the only attraction last week, appearing 10, 18, with matlsee. to large and appreciative audiences. James K. Hackett. In "The Grain of Dust" Is the Interesting offer- ing 18. 20. "The Rosary" comes 21-23. "det- Blcb-Onlok Wellington!" 28 30. Ketth's (James B. Moore, mgr.)—A bill of feature acts In tbe vaudeville line was voted a success by the large audiences attending the past week. Week or 18; Kim Bros., Shirley and Kesler, Sylvia indwell and company, Jarvla and Lelghton, Mr. and Mrs. Bdwln Connolly, Gordon and Man. and Qua Edwards' Koaatry Kids. . New Post-land (James W. Greekr. mgr.)— There wnsn't a weak spot In the flne list of acts presented last week to the usual large attendance. Booked 18-23: The Poor Melody Lane Girls, fiord and Russell. Warren and Drockway. and Etelli and Frank. Oasoo (M. 0. Blnmenberz. m«T.)—The vocal of- ferings laat week, by toes floors* and Mr. Coffin, with the Interesting photoplays and orchestral •elections, were enjoyed by large aosMences. OoNoassa (A J. Peverada. tngr.1 — Mildred J,"* 001 ',sopr.no. returned last wee*, and with Prof. Bishop in his accustomed ptace at ths piano, and a good line of pictures, bailness con- tinned torlsk. ' Bio Nioiax. (I. M> Moaner, mgr.)—Margaret Pearson Is Oiling a return enfagemeiit as vociil- 1st and the picture plays, changed thrice weekly, continue to Interest large audience*. N«t. --The stock season "at Keith's opens April. 8. Adelaide Kflm and Sidney Toler will bead the company. . Charleston, S. C. — Academy of Mosle (Chas. R. -Matthews, mgr;) "The Porting, Prin- cess" drew-good house March 14. Nordlca, je concert drew well 18. "Buster Brown" W "Baby Mine" 18. VicToaia (Th* Pastime Amoaemmt On., mirs.) -•Bill week or 18: Nederveld's mosakey cyclist Morton .ml La Frisk., Juggling Dr. Lisle. Arch" »nd Oarr, and tbe Vagabond Trio. Colombia, B, C—New Oolsaftla IF. U i*sw», xgsnj "ETerywoman" March 9 and T, to capacity. Weather Interfered with Frank Mcln- tyre 8. "Baby Mlae." 0. to good proceeds. "BM- ter nrown" 12. to packed house. VWa Alien P>. Russian Dancers 22, Abora Opera Ostapany 25. under canvas. Downte a Wheeler shows. 27. •Bel sua, Ala—Academy of Mosle (Robert »m>y mgr.) — Henrletts OrosmsD, March 8. V£ jr $. !° crowded house.' Aborn Opera Cswjpany 12. Billy Clifford 18, to good basins*.', ' Kr>nk Mclntlre.' in CvWttha." fm> V^ " :t ,[ Moviho Rarvoga SHnwn.-^Tbe nlcM;" AfcBemy, snd Theetorlmn are all having gpid buslaess.