The New York Clipper (May 1912)

MAY 4 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. I<OCAI^ OIW:E>RIlVGr» OH* THE} ^WE^E}!*: A. IT THE VAUDEVII,I,B AIVIf DRAMATIC HOUSES ,-irtb. Avenue (Elmer F. B*geW.Wgr.)— . *£;> aala bill, headed by Eva Tanguay, A 5 0t ?. nlMlnit her second week, was offered ?Sm! Gumi for this -week, and the opentag rtJKJLi??* April 20, was packed Jo the S eri ,°/ m «^ early advance sale* bringing the H%^ian out before 2 o'clock. B 'J'„L and Stryker, skatorial artists. SSftka Mil wlUi a routine of figure and ? p n?v skating, which was nicely put i k"5bott *"te gracefully, TH their oyer, act, BUS raSS^^" » mii ISdwaa well received. ■ %,." McGlnnls Bros., singers and dancers, . J exc^tlonally clever xickers with the K?- «nd soft shoes. One of the brothers c KS ver? good imitation of Eddie Leonard !init« "&»«""» Bolo Eyes." Their-ec Jentric flnisn Is very good, and the boys W The' Berrens next offered a musical act that was excellent, and they held down their position S toe style.' They were well re- w hpuW Cllve, with the assistance of Mat atnrata Walker, presented an expose of necro- mEa. combined with wit and humor which tent the audience in good humor, An Illu- sion worked as a flnatc was very funny, and th» act was a real hit, mi« Gene Hughes and company next of- fered the comedy playlet by Edgar Allen SEJu entitled -youth " which went along "■Vh the usual speed and scored. ¥ Wilbur Mack and Nella Walker had things their own way and simply tore away with the r little comedy flirtation act, "The Dollar nin " This Is one of the classiest acts of Us kind on the vaudeville stage, and was the %lmile Dupree and company, in "Live Wires," was one of the pleasing spots on the Mil. The act met with the approval of the mdlence. (See New Acts.) Everybody waited for fcva Tanguay, and the usual reception greeted her at her en- rance for her first song. Miss Tanguay changed around her repertoire of songs this week? Each and every number received the regular Tanguay applause, and ahe Is still the same tremendous hit. _■ ... Marseilles, the study Jn black and white, closed the bUl with a very clever gymnastic act. Marseilles works with grace and ease, and his many difficult gymnastic feats and contortion work were well liked, and he scored. i ■ American (Charles S. Potsdam, .agr.j-- The seating capacity of this house la tested dally by the pleasure seekers and admirers of Marcus Loew's offerings. The Incoming change of till on Thursday, April 25, was another of those that have made the house on the corner of Forty-second Street and Eighth Avenue a real "Palace of Laughs." Alfredo and Pearl Btarted the ball rolling in a gymnastic act of no mean ability, and their work wa9 appreciated. Dainty little Belle Meyers won a warm spot la the hearts of the bnnch without any trouble. She looked cute In blue silk pa- jamas In her opening song. A change from the "sleepers" to red knickerbockers, red fleshings and calf high shoes, set off with "some" cowboy top piece, was another cos- tume that helped win the crowd In her render- log of "Goblin Man." Belle closed with a real "Hoot Mon" song. In Highland dressings, and left us feeling quite friendly, Man Acker, accompanied by half a dozen or more "dummies," la a ventrlloqulat act, managed to continue the good humor of those out front with a book full of bright talk "thru the duma." The act la well worked up and went better than good. The Lander Brothers, black faced come- dians, romped In next, stuck around for a ■few minutes of Joyful chatter, sang "Hark! Hark!" and romped away again amid appre- ciative clatter. Running nose and nose for the wire, Beatrice Ingram and her capable company of three pleased us with a sketch that had "April the Flret" fooled. The curtain slid «P showing two working girls ready to to the "brodle" from the "nay." Beatrice gets a letter making her heir to a fortune. Ps for the big show," she informs her room- mate. She purchases a "glad rag" with in- trusted coin. The detective of "the store" arrives and says he was the sender of the "fortune letter." April Fool I Scoundrel I! But til nds sweetly when "the" letter (hows It Is not the one he Bent, so Beatrice goes la for more Joy. The act Is chuck full of ratcby lines, and she spills out the slang stuff cleverly. They liked her. Watson and Little, in songs, yodllngs and tome live chatter, ''In one," scored nicely, but the act should be given mor stage. The Two Belffs and Murray, not really new- comers, came In for a big share of too ap- plause. The soft shoe dancing of one of the team shows him as "some" artist with the feet. "Somebody Will If Xou Won't" was nicely sung by the woman of the act, with the third member accompanying on the piano. They closed with "Ola Reliable Jokes," a catchy medley-Joke song that went good. imj worked before a neat looking red drop, and ran smoothly from the bell. force and WUllanu, "The Bute and Ihe Prima Donna at Dusenbury Corners," didn't fve us time to find the seat "hard." The farmer lingo of the male waa original and lonuy, and he didn't have to use any exer- tion to get the laughs. The woman possesses a sweet voice and used it to good effect. Joseph K. Watson, a Hebrew comedian, was t Mream. "Nuf sod." The Fred St. Ongo Troupe, expert cyclists, closed a very entertaining bill, and the stunts accomplished on wheels by this troupo were warmly appreciated. i™ mo 5S tbe Alms flashed on the sheet were: vi? e T,? nes Wh » Snffer" (Belle), "A Leap J« a F, Elopement" (Kalem), and "His Father's Bon' (Vltagraph). t ii ^S B .?* n ■ ko"# Time Looking for a Girl wne You" was well sung by the Illustrated 23L"Sr> Morris Rltter. The slides are n*. T i2 f s P e c'al mention. i,i»- i 6 *!', announced for next week, begin- ning April 20, included: Hyman Adier and wrapany, Leap Tear Girls, Ward and Cullen, JS» »»* Violin, Avellne and Lloyd, the f°" n B„ k »ngaroo, Annie Morris, Weston and i*j"• Enigma. Harr T Stone and company, and new motion pictures. .•,-*!?■ . (W - l*<*cr. mgr.)—The S. B. O. « g sn was In evidence here, evening of April iflvS e .*? ul0 Trio •* cydlats opened the am and went olg. , SHE" » n 5 Finlcy, a man and woman, to iinAS^J!" 3 talking act, were to blame for ""^i'aughter, and surely pleased. >Ji£r jfflw.. •. IMWBMt had good ma- ™i & ^ PS* lt <>*« to loud applause. taliS?- zS Bur ke8 scored In a singing and In? ?$ * ct> . anl t" 0 boy's clever piano play- n&RTSE&I« 6 P eclal mention: drnm„ ' ■S ra S? a aw and company, In a comedy auq%J2P th0 Daf«." was very interesting, Tim wf? a "uccess. wcik h„'i onnttunced for the first half of the Cecil Anl* 011111 *" A J> r " 20 > included: Loho, OmaJfS^SHSW 0ra < ; e Dixon, Lloyd and edv^8i.i^ ote ' kaughland," a musical com- of in?inSSI ana others, and the usual run 1 "P-to-date pictures. mHu22&3BP m * 9treet (BernardFrank, Bnut A^TaJ"! ?nnonnced for week begin- On!,^L 20 „ to cl"des: Gaylord and Hereon. otl»£? 23P'«P aTOOnT Be *ux and Belles, and "'"era, and the motion pictures. Colonial (Percy 0. Williams, mgr.)—The homestretch of the season of luil-12 at this beautiful theatre has been reached, and the weeks to elapse before the closing of Its doors for the Summer can be counted upon the fingers of one hand. Honors for headline supremacy of this week's bill can he said to be equally divided between Zelda Sears and company, present- ing a new playlet by Edgar Allen Woolf, en- titled "The Wardrobe Woman." and Edward Abeles and company, Jn a playlet, likewise new. entitled "Waiting at the Church." Wm. Collier and Edgar Sclwyn are responsible for Mr. Abeles' vehicle, and the former has su- perintended Its staging. Monday, April 29, marked 'the first ap- S< trnnco of Miss Sears at this theatre, ner ebut In vaudeville having occurred but re- ctntly at a downtown theatre. There la an unusually good measure of comedy and enjoy- able entertainment) in the vehicle selectd by Mlse. Sears in making her vaudeville plunge, Her trials and tribulations as the wardrobe mistress of a one night stand company are undoubtedly true to Hie, and afford fine scope for Miss Sears' fine talent as a comedienne. M1sa Sears is still very capably supported by Walter Young, Margaret Armstrong, . Karl Metcalf and Beatrice rielmont. ■Mr. Abeles demonstrates his ability as one of our best light comedians, In the role of the prospective bridegroom. In "Waiting at the Church," and Charlotte Lander Is capital as the bride, the leading character In his sup- port. The playlet served to bring the laughs In plenty last week, at a downtown theatre, and. Judging from its reception by the big audience here, 29, should continue to please the patrons during its week's engagement. Hughie Flaherty, Thos, C. Hamilton, John B. Adams, Elizabeth Goodall and George Spelvln continue In Mr. Abeles' support. Fanny Brlce, who has been prominent In the musical comedy field, la a feature of this week's hill, in a repertoire of popular songs. It was iber first bow before a Colonial audi- ence, her debut In vaudeville taking place at a local theatre last week. Miss Brlce has the ability and personality to secure rapid ad- vancement on the vaudeville stage, but her selection of songs could be Improved upon. She scored a strong success with the Monday patrons. The Florentine Singers, In selections from Italian operas, were applauded to the echo In all their solos, rlo9 and eiucmble numbers. The act, consisting of four male and four female voices. Is one of the best musical acta on be vaudeville stage, and the mom- tfirs are very richly costumed, making a line s;ght act as well, Bert Fltzglbboa got by In fine shape In his nonsensical melange of song and patter. There is no way to describe the offering of this young man except that, In the main, lt Is Just ridiculous nonsense, but it serves its Intended purpose to create laughter, so he Is "wise In his generation." Les Fraed-Nnd. the French ventriloquist, Is a welcome addition to the list of enter- tainers in this lino of stage endeavor. The act Is reviewed under New Acts. Sle Hassan Ben All's Arabs are always to be depended upon to give a lively display of athletic perfection in tumbling and human strength in pyramidal formations. This troupe Is one of the best that has appeared in local vaudeville, and their whirlwind fin- ish brought rousing applause. The Kemps again proved their right to the title, clever colored entertainers, and they keep their offering right up to date In every respect. Stlckney Circus, one of the prettiest animal acts in vaudeville, openod the bill. The cute pony and collie dog continue to form the nucleus of an act that is always welcome In local vaudeville. - ■ National (Henry Locw, mgr.)—Some classy bill was presented here the last half of the week beginning April 25, and the house was packed to the box office. As a. curtain raiser Paul Perry, a clever Juggler, created noisy applause. An illustrated song, "Take Me in Your Arms Again" was put over good by a man, and drew hearty applause. One of the best sister acts seen here for a long time was those three little Southern girls, the Crelghton Sisters. They all sang well, and one of the girls Is "some" piano player. These girls danced everything from soft shoe to buck and wing, and are all pretty lassies. The smallest girl eased over some comedy that "caught on" well. They held their audience from the start, and took three bows at the close of the act ...«„ Jenkins nnd Hart, in a sketch, "After Twenty Years," were interestingly clever and scored. .. Anderson, Burt and company, presenting "The Girl from the Clouds, a funny sketch, taken from Western life, went good. James J. Duffy, monologlst, sprung a lot of good comedy stuff on "Old Ireland,' and got many laughs. . . Closing the bill was Fred Karno's London company. In "A Night In An English Music Halll" with Blllle Beeves, the "Original drunk," as the main character, and a com- pany of twelve. The act was a real hit, and was screamingly funny all the way. Among the motion pictures shown were: "Queen Elizabeth's Bing" (Cin-es), "The Art of Printing" (Pathe), "Bathing Cavalry Horses" (C. G. P. C), and "The Suit of Armor" (Vltagraph). . . ....-■,..> The bill announced for tho first half of the week beginning April 20, includes: The Cham- berlains, Mellcn and Cuslck, WMson and Aubrey, Beatrice Ingram Players, Force and Williams, and others. i « '' MoKinley Sqnare (Dan Supple, mgr.)— This theatre returned to vaudeville April 20, staging eight high class acts, along with the motion pictures. The house was packed on said evening, and many were turned away. Opening the bill, the Bramsons scored with their clever hoop rolling act. Mildred Delmote won the audience from the start with her singing of "Take Me to Your Garden of Love. Her Italian character song, "Marguerite," also went big. Then she used a comedy song, "Make Me Laugh, with good effect "Bum-Tum-Tlddle" was a big closing number. . , _ . Ah Lin k Foo, the Chinese magician, offered many clever tricks, and received lis share of applause. . The Jackson Trio, two women and a man. scored nicely with their eccentric dancing and good singing. Black and Jones, a colored team of singers and dancers, went along Bmoothly. Clayton, Hughes and Drew, presenting a Shakespearean travesty, put over a lot of classical comedy, and went big. The Walton Troupe,' three men ana a woman, scored nicely in a refined Instru- mental act _ „ . Closing the Mil was Spellxan's bears, which was one of the cleverest acts of its kind seen In this vicinity for a long time, Among the motion pictures were: "The Kidnapped Conductor" (Kalem), nnd 'Dr. Bronrpton Watts, Age Adjuster" (Edison). Herald 9«aare. — Motion pictures and photoplays nrc the offerings. New York Hippodrome (John B. Fltz- Patrick, mgr.) — The last three weeks of "Around the World" and the "Mammoth Dur- bar Circus" began April 29. Big business Is being done twice dally. lucrum (Daniel Frohman, mgr.)^Motion Blctures of Paul J. Bainey's African hunt egan the third week April SO. Hammersteia's (WllHam Hammcrsteln, mgr.)—On Monday afternoon, April 29, in spite of the fact that lt was cold and rainy, uiia house wao crowded to the doom The Smith Brothers, billed aerial artists, opened the show, and offered on <ict worth wnk-hlng. They are well built young men, and perform feats of strength on Roman rings. Xhclr best stunt Is the lifting of one of them by the other from the floor, the one who does the lifting aanglng head downward, and each of them using only one linger of each hand. Lowe and Edwards are accomplished xylo- phone players, and :hclr selections, ranging from grand opera to tie latest popular tunrei, went very well. In a singing and dancing specialty Ruby Norton and Sammy Lee were a great success. They appear In one, and do a singing act. It - was evident at the start uhat they had many friends present. Their first ottering went well, then Miss Norton put over a song by herself. Lee then did some dancing that pleased greatly. Thsy closed with "That Hypnotizing Man," Miss Norton singing while Lee put over come dramatic stuff that made a big hit. The applause was good enough to bring them back for a dance that made their act one of the most successful of its kind. Wish Wynne made her first appearance In a dress which waa called "perfectly sweet" by a lady sitting near the writer. Miss Wynne tlret told us about some apples fall- ing, and in this little recitative there are some clever expressions. Later she por- trayed an Kngllsn schoolgirl with grievances, then an English country girl, and finally an English servant girl, dressing appropriately for each character. Her English accent la pleasant to hear, and by the applause re- ceived It Is safe to aay the Hammcrstelnlans liked her very much. David Hlgglns and company, in "At Piney Ridge," are reviewed under New Acts In this Frank Stafford, assisted by Marie Stone, offered a skit, entitled "A Hunter's Game." The scenery, which is very pretty, shows a wood In the vicinity of a Summer hotel. Mr. Stafford makes his appearance In hunter's costume, starring things with a bang by shoot-, log twice from a rifle One of the two band- Bomo setters runs back stage and appears with a bird; the other shot evidently missed. He then gives Imitations of various barnyard fowls and animals, whistling in a peculiar manner. The young lady maltei her appear- ance, helped by one of the dogs, who has a Slece of her petticoat In his mouth. The og drops this piece of lace, which Is found by the hunter, who gets acquainted with the Then, after a little talk and a song, by the h girl. Tl the dog ; Jumps into the young woman's arms, she falls back against the hunter, and the curtain falls as all go down In a heap. Irving Berlin la the young man who wrote "Everybody's Doing It,'' but take It from us, nobody can do lt like Berlin can do lt. He had 1he house with him from the time of his first appearance until his final exit, after do- ing a turkey trot with an attractive young woman whom he secured from the orchestra. He put over a couple of the songs we nil know and then offered several new ones. They may not all be hits, but they certainly had the ring on Monday afternoon. "From Zaza to Uncle Tom," as presented by W. H. Murphy, Blanche Nichols and com- pany, Is not new or nearly new, but no mat- ter how many times one sees lt there la al- ways a good laugh coming to him. How many acts can do this? Laddie Cliff, the young English comedian end dancer, pleased with his dancing, bnt his songs and comedy did not seem to hit the audience as they usually do. In an equine exhibition, termed "A Horse Show," Mr, Herzog exhibited some handsome beasts. The act was very late on the bill, and lt is doubtful if vaudeville audiences care for this kind of an act as much a» they used to. This Is a good act, but was much too long. A great deal of the first part, in which a very handsome black horse does dancing, could be left out advantageously. The Two Hedders, on full stage, closed tho bill with many difficult hand and head bal- ancing stunts. i ■ —■ Tremont (F. Bash, mgr.)—-The usual good business prevails here. The Mil pre- sented evening of April 27 was very at- tractive. Bessie Knowles, a screamingly good single singing act, opened the Mil, and she took five bows at the close. Cameron and Kennedy, in character songs, were well liked, and received good applause. Cody and O'Brien, a dancing and talking act, was well received. Porter and De Lancey, a singing and talk- ing act, were favorites, and put over some good comedy. Pearl Langley, "the minstrel marvel," pleased the audience with her mind reading stunts. The bill announced for first half of the week beginning April 29, Included: Tho Crelghton Sisters. Hans and Milton, Doods and Walton, Amelia Langdon and others. Be- ginning May 2 this house will dispense with vaudeville for the- Summer season, but wilt continue with moving pictures. During the Summer the house will undergo repairs In the form of improvements for the comfort of Its patrons. ■ Greeley square (Julius Bernstein, mgr.) —The bill announced for week beginning April 29 Includes: Bothweil Brown, Dare, Austin and company, Joseph H. Carroll, Ann- strong and Ford, ltlchard and Montrose, Grace Benedict, Lloyd imd Tnrvcr. the Kra- tins, and others, and the motion pictures. Savoy (Rosenberg Bros., nigra.) — Vaude- ville and pictures. Proctor's Twenty-third Street (F, F. Proctor, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pic- tures. Columbia (J. Herbert Mack, mgr.) — "A Winning Widow" »s the attraction here week of April 20. Comedy (Albert Kaufman, mgr.)—Motion pictures aud Illustrated songs. Uniiine (E. L. Weill, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Keeney's Third Avenue (Ed. J. Mc- Mivhon, mgr.)—Vaudeville and new motion pictures. Manhattan (Wm. Gane, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and motion pictures. Dewey' (Jas. J. Thorns, mgr.)'—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Plaaa (David Benjamin, mgr.) — Locw vaudeville nnd motion pictures. circle (Edward Strauss, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaudeville. Miner's Bowery (Edwin D. Miner, mgr.) — OirU from Uiuouri week of April 29. Miner's Elgrhth Avenue (J. H. Lubln, mgr.)— DuckUngi week of April 29. Olympic (Maurice Kraul, mgr.)— Love Maker* week of April 29. Proctor's FlRy-elvhth Street (F. F. Proctor, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaude- ville. Weber's (Edward C. White, mgr.)—Mo- tion pictures and three vaudeville acts con- prise the bill at tblH house. Keith's Union Manure (Geo. M. McDer- motr, mgr,)—Motion pictures and vaudeville. Fourteenth Street (J. Wesley Uosen- quest, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaudeville. Murray Hill jFTcd Waldmnnu. mgr.)—■ OirU from Bappyiand week of April 29. Grand Street (Harry Beekman, mgr,)— Vaudeville and motion pictures. Yorkvllle (Bugene Myers, mgr.)— Vaude- ville and motion pictures, casino (W. L. Rowland, mgr.)—James T. Powers opened here Tuesday evening, April 23, in Two Little BHiet, a new musical comedy In two acts. The cast was: The King of Wurtenburg* Arthur Clough Count Boris Rimanow Walter Lawrence Princo Petrol! ....George Pauncofort Vodka Sherman Wado Gen. Audrey Tom Ferris A Corslcan.. Louis London Mons. Deschamns Oscar Scbwarts Captain of tho Guard Edgar Bryde High Priest .Frank Williams Footman • .Edward Stanley The Mayor Harry Sulkln The Councilman Joe Wells Tho Walter Dave Manser Honorka. ..„ Frances Cameron Tatjana. • -Leila Hughes Vendetta ..-. Flavia Arcaro Princess Athanasla ■.. Sallle Salllnger Lucille Melissa Ten Eyck Folycarp Ivanovltch James T. Powers James T. Powers was given a cordial reception from the Casino audience on the abovo mentioned evening, and James showed he appreciated his admirers' outburst with a lingering smile, that only vanished when he endured unpleasant moments as Polycarp Ivanovltch, In "Two Little Brides." Mr. Powers made his audience laugh right out loud on more than a few occasions with the rapid-fire delivery of his lines, and his ever ambitious nature kept things moving at a lively pace all evening. The two little brides are girts attending an Imperial Russian boarding school and one of the rules of the school Is that any girl caught ■talksog to a man must marry him. Thus James T., as Polycarp, and Waiter Lawrence, as Count Boris are forced Into matrimony's grasp alongwltu Francos Cameron as Honorka, and Leita Hughes, as Tatjana, who are ths two 'boarding schooll lassies. Of course every- thing turns out very sweetly In tho end, but not until "Poly" and the count have various unpleasant adventures. Including an encoun- ter with an enraged Corsluan, who la on the trail of the man who Insulted hit sister, Ven- detta. From the rise of the curtain of tho first act to tbo happy reconciliation between ' the husbands and wives. "Two Little Brides" is a "regular" Powers' show, and James made the most of every opportunity to score a laugh. Frances Cameron and Leila Hughes ren- dered their vocal numbers very pleasingly, while Miss Cameron's dancing was Highly appreciated. Arthur Clough and Walter Lawrence, both possessors of good voices, sang with good effect "I Like All Girls," sung by Mr. Clough, and assisted by the Misses Hughes and Cameron, was especially well rendered. Flavia Arcaro and Mrs. Louis Landon, as the Corslcans, also sang In good voice. Every member of the company worked hard In order to make "Two Little Brides" a happy success. During tbo prog- ress of the second act Messrs. Moon and Morris, two well known eccentric dancers, were warmly applauded for their praise- worthy efforts In a dance that Is away from anything ordinary. The book and lyrics of "Two Little Brides" are by Arthur Ander- son, James T, Powers and Harold Atterldge. Gustavo Kerkcr wrote the music. The second week began April 20. Hew Amsterdam (Malcolm Douglas, mgr.) — Miss Helen of Troy, a musical comedy, in two acts, by Edwin Lavlno, was presented here Saturday afternoon, April 27, by the Mnsk and Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania. The cast: Dick MwrrUon J. B. French Bc-sa Floretta B. B. Reath, 2d Helen Allan Jl. G. Morris Azckah Allan W. I. Scber Petunia Allan E. II. Rogers Count do la Paluza, .■... .J. II. McEsdden Jr. Davis Greene W, T. Townelcy Mabelle D. A. Hognn A Waiter T. It. Merrill The Mask and Wig Club, after an absence of twenty years from New York City, In- vaded the metropolis on Saturday afternoon, 27, and caused quite a ripple of excitement by the dashing manner in which they pre- sented "Miss Helen of Troy." It was clean- cut work all the way through, with the dan- cing chorus a decided feature, and the audi- ence had these boys practically "all in" giving encores. The comedy waa written by dwln Lavino, and part of the music was composed by Charles Gilpin, who wrote the greater part of tho lyrics. The principals of the east accomplished their work like veterans, and displayed not ■the slightest air of uneasiness. The char- acter work of J. H. Mclfadden Jr., as Count dc la Paluza, was Immensely well done, and won bta audience's admiration from the first line he spoke. As Helen, It. (i. Morris was "a real charmer," with a fine voice and a carriage of the "frock," that was decidedly feminine. A word of pralso Is duo D. A. Hognn, as Mabelle, ihe slangy telephone operator, and his Imitation of Frank Tlnnov would have pleased Mr. Tlnney himself. W. I. Seller's work as a wealthy man from Troy, Pa., was admirable, as was also bis Imita- tion of Bert Williams. Others who helped to make the club's visit to the big city a bu?e success, were E. It. liogers, as the weulthy man's wife; T. It. Merrill, as the funny Ger- man waiter, and B. B, Iteatn, as a sprightly actress. "Miss Helen of Troy" gave these boys the opportunity to show their skill, and tbey will always be welcomed by those who were fortunate enough to see tbo performance of Saturday afternoon. "Bobln Hood" opens here Monday, May (I. ■>—■-^——•» Lyric (Sam 8. k Lee Shubcrt, Inc., nigra.) —Jules Layolle'B French Grand Opera Co. closed a week's engagement April 27. Tbo house Is dark week of 29. Beginning Mon- day, May 0, for an engagement of four weeks only, "Patience" will ho produced. The cast will Include: De Wolf Hopper, Cyril Scott, Eugene Cowlcs, Geo. 1. MacParlane, Arthur Aldrldgc, Marie Doro, Eva Davenport, Chris- tine Nielsen, Viola Gillette and Alice Brady. Little Theatre (Wtnthrop Ames, direc- tor).—"The Pigeon" is In Its eighth and last week. "Tho Terrible Meek" and "The Flower of the Palace of Han" are given at the special matinees Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Winter Garden (Winter Garden Co., mgrs.)—"Tho Whirl of Society," the new Spring edition, began Its third week April 21), and with the numerous other features continues to please big crowds. West End (J. K. Cookson, mgr.)—"Let George Do It" had a big week, ending April 27. "Little Boy Mine" opened to a well filled house 20, with every Indication of a most prosperous week. Keith's Harlem Opera House if. Bell- man, mgr.)—This bouse is always crowded. The stock company presents "The Happy Pair," 29Mhy i, and "Tho Vampire" 2-4. The vaudeville include*: Revolving Collins, Bowers and Wade, Elmo and Bob. Four Har- mony Boys, Four Musical Acouans, Great Inrann, Lillian Wright and Lew Clayton, Juggling Nelson, the Belffs and Murray, and Loradoe s statues. Proctor's One Hnndred and Twenty- flfth Street (Jack Holsteln. mgr.)—Busi- ness continues up to the standard. For this week the bill Is another of high class, and includes some new ones to these uptown folks. Family (C. Jacoby, mgr.)—Motion pic- tures, to fair business. RlKhty-slxth Street (Leo Govern, mgr.) —Business here Is Immense. Sue house U SCENERY Productions in Dye For Vaudeville Aota Best Trunk Scenery on tils Market HURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MUKltAV HILL TUKATRK, N. Y. TOM CRBAHHU Tel. IMS Mur. BUI packed most of the time. Both tho vaudeville and pictures are of tho best, and up-to-date in every particular. Hurtiit & Son moil's Mimic Hall (Sam Ilurtlg, mgr.)—The Passing Parade onenrii to a crowded house 20. The week of May «, Welch's llurlosquors. Albiimlirn (Dnvc Boblnsou, mgr.)—This house seldom falls to play to capacity. For this week the bill includes: Ned Wiaybum and his company, In "The Producer;" Crcrwy nnd Dayne, Jack Wilson nnd company, Olga l'ctrovn, -Marshall Montgomery, Kred Duprez, Work and Owcr, lladford and Winchester, and now motion pictures. Locn-'n Seventh Avenue (C. Sewards, mgr.)—The attractions offered for this week Includes: Mbdge Maltland, Joe Callahan, ChaB. Dclmond and company, Cabaret Trio. Spellmnn's Dolls, Yvettc «ocgct, Bernard and Roberts, Bob Warren, the Leap Year Girls, nnd the Aerial Budds. Gotham (Lep. Soloman, mgr,)—For this week the bill Includes: "Friends," Three IJclmonts, Austal Trio, Allen and Barring- ton, UllUe llvaus, and Raymond and Hall. Riverside (Herman Goldmau, mgr.) — Reports are of the best from this house, with every prospect of tho big business continuing. The bill for this week: raola Cremouesl and company, Rozelda nnd Zelzmy, Pago and Wil- ton, Howard and Campbell, and Gertie Jacob- son. Wnshlnarton (Harry Thorns, mgr.)—A ?ood bill la again offered this week, Including: ,ewis Hnrtman nnd company, T. Q. Sea- brooke, Stamo's Circus, Connors and Daniels, Loreta Flynn, and Frcy and Fields. Nemo (Jack Lowers, mgr.)—Tho mnnngc- ment of this house present tbo best that can be obtained, both In the vaudeville and mo- tion plcturo line, and big business is tho re- ward. (Star (Jack Leo, mgr.)—No opposition here so that crowded houses rule continually. Good pictures and a vaudeville bill are al- ways given. _ . _ Proctor's One Hundred and Twenty- nith Street (J. Holsteln. mgr.)—Tho hill for tho current week Includes: Bmlletta Sla- ters, Carney and Wlagnor, George Nagel nnd company. Gray Sisters, Cole and Colcnmn, Robert Crango and compnny, Smith and Itus- sell, Davis and Conroy, Orphoum Trio, Dick Collins, Belleclalre and Herman, Fuller Sis- ters, Mr. and Mrs. Robyns, and Juggling Johnson. Metropolis (A. W. Little, mgr.)—Cecil Spooncr and her stock company continue to pack this house at every performance. "The Girl from Rector's" is presented this week. Prospeet (Frank Gerstcn, mgr.)—The Prospect 8tock Co. presents "Camlllc' week of April 21). Miner's Bronx (I'red Pellet, mgr.)— Tho offering for 20 and week Is the Cherry Blossoms. Follies of tho Day follows, Droii x (Prod G. Rosebush, mgr.)—The fol- lowing bill is presented here for 21) and weak : (Jus Kdwards' "Song Revue,". Jlyan-Rlclilluld company, In "Mag Haggerty's Reception:" Gould nnd Ashlyn, Kailynmn Jnps, Lcc White nnd Gcorgo Perry, Adonis and his dog, and others. Brooklyn, N. V.—Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Hill's Wild West opened here Monday, April 20, for a ono week stand. The Barnum & Ilullcy Circus did well here Inst week. Monta.uk (Edward Trail, mgr.)—Krank Mclntyre, In "Snobs," this week. Robert illlilard, In his latest success, "Tho Ava- lanche," week of May 0. Tkj.i.uu's Broadway (Leo C. Teller, mgr.) —Right big vaudeville acts and photoplays. Sui'iiBiiT (L. J. Rodriguez, mgr.)—Loew's vaudeville bill for May 2-1 Includes: "A Might on a Roof Gardeu," aud othcrH. Acadkmy.— •The Aborn English Grand Opera Co. presents "Mlgnon" this week. "Ilohemo" and "Tosca" for May 0 and week. Majkmtic (Chan. S. Breed, mgr.)—Prltstl Schoff, In "The Bat," this week. Sarah Bern- hardt, In "Camllle," and Mme. Ri-Jnne, In "Mme. Bans-Gene," In motion pictures, week of May 0. Cuehcent (Lew Parker, mgr.)—The Crcs- cent Stock Co. presents "Tho Fortnno Hunter'* this week. "The Easiest Way" week of May 0. Gotham (Paulino IL Boyle, mgr.)—Tho Gotham Stock Co. presents "The Man's World" this week. "Tho Fortune Hunter" week of May 0. •Paytoh's (Vincent Padula, mgr,)—Vnudc- vllle nnd pictures. Phillips' (Louis Phillips, mgr.)—The Ly- ceum Stock Co. presents 'Tor Liberty and Love" this week. OnpnnuM (Frank Kilholz. mgr.)—Tho bill for week of 20 Includes: Gillette's dogs, Ktrby Raymond and Boys, Ed. Hayes and company, Ed. Morton, Bowers, Walters and Crookor, tho Bell Family, Rctnhard'B HnrmontstH, the Amoros Family, Frank Fogcrty, Sum Mann and company, Harry Vox and Miller- nlilp Slbters, "Cheyenne Days" and news of the world by wireless. BtmuwicK (Benedict Rlatr. mgr.)—Tho bill for week of 20 Includes: II. A. Roberts, Hayes and Johnson, Harry llicen, Hert Luvy, Mncnrt and Bradford, vnllcclta's leopards, WllHim and Wilson, Marcus and Gartcllo, and Williams and Von Alstyne. GiiKBNi'oiNT (Harold Williams, mgr.)—Tbo bill for week of 20 includes: Simon and Oh- tcrman and compnny, Olive Briscoe, Tom Ed- wards, Mattle Kcane and compnny, Poderson Bros., Rnwls and Von Kaufman, La Dent, and Raymond and Cavorly. Staii (H. W. Rogers, mgr,)—Tho Social Maids this week. Tho Tail Girls week of May 0. Gavbty (Louis Krelg. mgr.)—Robinson's CruHou Girls this week, Tho Winning Widows week of May 6. EMi'inn (Geo. McMnntis, mgr.)—Tho Tiger Lilies this week. Tho Cherry Blossoms week of May 0. Casino (Charles Daniels, mgr.)—Miner's Americans this week. Tho Tiger Lilies week of May 0. Oxfohd (Cyrus Gale, mgr.)—Photoplays and vaudeville. Liberty (Edward Strauss, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and motion pictures. .Tones' (M. T. Jones, mgr.)—Vaudeville and photoplays. Fultoh (A. Ml Lighton, mgr.)—Six vaude- ville acts and pictures. Fifth Avknue (M. II, Saic, mgr,)— Vaude- ville and pictures. 'Royal (Marcus Low, mgr.)—Tho latest photoplays. Folly (Wm. Fox, mgr.)—Vnudovlllo and pictures. Ouamo (Win. Fox, mgr.)—Vaudeville sod pictures. Bijou (George Bchonck, mgr.)—Vaudevlllo and pictures, Columbia (A. Blchcl, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures, Olympic (Herman Wacke, mgr,)— Six vaudeville acts and pictures, De KAi,n (Leon T. Carpenter, mgr,)—The Edna May Spooner Stock Co, presents "His Bettor Hnlf" 20-Mny 1; "Dashing Dorothy" 2-4, and eight vaudeville nets, Comedy (Wm. Fox, mgr.)—Vandovlllo and pictures, Lindrk (A. H. flchwarts, mgr.)—Four vaudeville acts and the latest photoplays. Program changed twice a week. (OonUmtd on vw *•) v*r