The New York Clipper (May 1912)

26 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. May 18 ■jin- .!* t ■ 'fa ANNOUNCEMEN SHEA & SHAY YAU LE ACENC Will move about MAY ISth Into Larger Quarters in the B-sESBOEEI-OEKr© BUILDING 42d Street and Broadway—Fifth Floor CONSTANTLY ACQUIRING NEW HOUSES, WE NA/IL.L. BE IN POSITION TO OFFER TWELVE WEEKS NEXT SEASON Opening of our O A BAR BET* DEPARTWieiHT under the personal direction of KDVtS. F". KENDALL, past season leader for Chaunoey Olcott KJf* OLUB DEPARTMENT passed through the most suooesaful of its twelve years' existence. HENRY A. 3 ME A, Prop, OUT OF TOWfl NEWS Philadelphia. Pa.—The extent to which moving pictures have taken a hold on the public Is heat Illustrated by the (act that (or the current week (our ot the leading down- town houses have attractions o( that kind. These consist of the Klnemacolor pictures at the Forrest, Howe at the Carries, Paul J. Balner at the Walnut, and Dante's "Inferno at the Chestnut Street Opera House. The runs o( "Mama's Baby Boy," at the Lyric, end "A Wild Goose," at the AdelphI, continue indefinitely. , _. Broad (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.)—The second week of "The Governor's Lady" proved beyond doubt the (act that David Belasco has struck the popular key In this new produc- tion. Capacity sized houses were the rule last week, and the actors all received lavish " applause. This was the concluding attrac- tion of the season. . , Lyeic (Messrs. Shubert, mgrs.)—"Mama s Baby Boy" continues to win new plaudits nightly. Grace Tyson, Arthur Mowatters, Junle McCree and Elizabeth Murray are a quartette of entertainers that see to It that Interest never lags. The third week starts 18. Adblpiii (Messrs. Shubert, mgrs.)—"A Wild Goose" Is maintaining Its popularity to food sized houses. Ethel Jackson and Will hllbrlck carry the burden of the production, utid their efforts greatly please. Chestnut Stiieet Opkoa Houbb (Mxon & Zimmerman, mgrs.) — Moving pictures of Dante's "Inferno" begin 13 an extended en- gagement Fobheht (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.) — The Klnemacolor pictures of the Durbar simply took tbe town by storm last week. The night performances were of capacity testing size. The magnificent colorng ot the Slctures was a revelation to the audiences, 'he second week begins 18. Gabbick (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.)— Howe's moving pictures also had big pat-v ronagc last week. The naval views were of particular Interest The third week starts 13. Wajujut (Harris & Howo, mgrs.)—Paul J. Ralney's pictures of jungle life were of par- ticularly thrilling character, and were huge- ly enjoyed by the fine houses last week. Tie engagement continues indefinitely. Gband (Stair & Havlln, mgrs.)—Week of 0-11 was the concluding attraction of what has been a very profitable season. "School Days" proved very entertaining to the crowd- ed houses la attendance. Herman Tlmberg, ob tbe star, was warmly welcomed. Begin nlng 13 a supplementary season at vaudeville ana moving pictures will start with a bill consisting of The Johnny Busch Trio, Sarah Goody, Buster Brown and company. Jules Herron and company, Herman's cats and dogs, and moving pictures. Chrstjiot (Grant Laferty, mgr.)—The Or- pheum stock puts on "Her Own Way" 18 and week. "The House Next Door" was a distinct success last week by reason of the skillful manner in which the play was en- acted. William Ingersoll never did better work than as Sir John Cotswold. Percy Win- ter, In tbe contrasting character, also did spirited acting. Carolyn Gates, Florence Roberts. Joa. J. Cassldy and Fraunle Fraun- hoU did the lesser roles In a highly accept- able manner. ' __. _ EKPIBB (B. J. Bulkley, mgr.)—The Corse I'ayton stock concluded its four weeks' stay week of 6-11, when a spirited production of "Seven Days" was given to particularly well pleased houses. The house will remain dark week of 18, re opening later for a week of "Madame X," In German. , _ ^. Amibicam (James Wall, mgr.)—The stock puts on an ambitious production ot "Bapho week of 18. Big houses witnessed, 6-11, a fine revival of "Where the Trail Divides." Jack Cbagnon and Grace Huff won big ap- plause by their One work Id the leading parts. "The Prisoner of Zenda" 20. Standard (J. H. Bucken, mgr.)—N. 8. Wood, at tin head of the stock. In "Lost in a Big City," 18 and week. "The Virginia Outlaws'' was a real thriller, to big houses last week. B. F. Halm's (H. T. Jordan, mgr.)—B. A. Roberts anil John C. Bice and Sally Cohen are the big features week of 18, In addition to Lydla Barry, Lyons and Yosco, Hill and Bylvlanny, Klutlng l B animals, Wood Bros., Quick, and moving pictures. Wm. P»hn (Wan. W. Miller, mgr.)—Week ot 13; "A Night in a Police Station," Eugenie Blair and company, Fox and Ward, Crouch and Welch, the Three Bohemians, and moving pictures. Lideuti (M. W. Taylor, mgr.)—Week of 18: Oakes Sisters, Four Itlanos, Mints and Clin*. Harry Lewis and company, Graham and Randall, the Hedders, and moving pictures. Ksybtomb (M. W» Taylor, mgr.)—Week of 18: Page and Connelly, Captain Treat's seals, the Four Ellsworths, "The 'Phone Girl,' 1 Marie Sparrow, Morle and Scome, and moving pictures. Nixon (Fred'k Leopold, mgr.)—Week of 13: Harry Tlghe and company, Tom Terriss and company, "Big City Ll(e.' f Harry Bouton and company, Force ana Williams, Joe White- head, and moving pictures. _. Casino (Ellas & Koenlg, mgrs.)—The Win- ning Widow Co. 18-18. Tbe Love Makers were one big hit last week, to fine houses. 8am Howe's keen comedy efforts pervaded the burlesques. Klllion and Moore, Weston and Young, and O'Devlo were all high class olio numbers, and made btg successes. GATKTr (John P. Eckhardt, mgr.)—The Renti-Santley Co, Is scheduled (or week of 18. The Parisian Widows were n datnly bunch of care dlspellers, to splendid houses last week. Joe nose, Yiddish comedy, was bright and snappy, and kept the fun going In the burlesque. Tommy O'Keefe and Joe Ferguson, fighters; 8am Michaels, Flo Kim- bal, Grace Coyne and Gertrude Lynch carried off the vaudeville honors. Du mont's (Frank Dumont, mgr.)—The first season at this house comes to a close week of 18, when old time popular songs will be featured each evening. Manager Du- mont is more than pleased at the manner In which the old patrons from the Eleventh Street Opera House followed his company to Ninth and Arch streets. Buou, National, Gioabd, Fobbpauqh's, Habt's, Majestic, Palace, Victobia, Co- lonial,, Plaza and Alhakbra give vaude- ville and moving pictures. Notes. —Peril Bart! has succeeded Mabel Weeks In the cast of "The Goose Girl," at the AdelphI. Signer A. De Novellls la also the new musical director of that production, .Students of tbe University of Penn- sylvania have formed an organization for the Surpose of fostering the writing ot plays eallng with American topics.. ..Oakes Sis- ters, who are scoring a big hit In vaudeville, were discovered on the streets of this city giving concerts on the street corners The annual election of the Metropolitan Opera House Company took place last week, when Edward T. Rtolesbnry was elected president: Thomas Dc Witt Cuyler, vice president, and Charles F. Schluenor, secretary and treasurer. The past season was reported to have been highly satisfactory, the deficit being much smaller than the previous season.. ./Wllmcr Walter, Of the Orpheum stock, became sud- denly 111 last week and was unable to con- tinue his part In "The House Next Door." Stage Director Percy Winter at short notice took tbe role and finished out the week..... Grace Huff, leading lady of tbe American Stock Co., was tbe recipient last week of a handsome loving cup, presented to ber by the patrons of the bouse. Cnrbondale, Fa. — Grand (Frank R, Trallea. mgr.) Firth's Orchestra, with the moving pictures, closed the season May 4, and tbe management reports It as a very profitable one. Family (B. H. Barbeau, mgr.)—The bill for week of 18 Includes: The Barbeau Or- chestra, Maltese Lewis and company, Lillian and Harry, Miles and Miles, the Jolly Juve- niles, Miss Annette, and the moving pictures, changed each matinee. People's, Ideal, Savoy AND Gem. picture sJJbw houses, all report good returns. Nora—E. H. Barbeau, manager of the Xamlly Theatre, and who made that house a successful business proposition, has assumed the management of the Savoy, a moving pic- ture resort, of which he has bought a half Interest. Mr. Barbeau baa had fifteen years' managerial experience, Is a versatile musician and vaudeville actor, and is a genius tor pro- viding the public with good amusements. Brie, Pa.—Majestic. Col. F. H. Home's Stock Co. were favored with large attend- ances week of May 8, In "The Prince Chap." "All On Account of 'Eliza" 18 and week. Columbia Is dark. Colonial (Wcschler & Cummins, mgrs.) — Billed (or 18 and week: Floyd and Erna, Eb- telle Wordette and company, Rawls and Von Kaufman, Earl Dewey and Dancing Dolls, and the Athletic Girls. Happy Boob (M. D. Connelly, mgr.)— Vaudeville and moving plctures-contlnue to good business. Waldaiibbb Park (Taos. H. Maloney, mgr.) opened (or the season 12. Notks.— Col. F. H. Home,.of the Home Stock Co., offered a gold watch .week of 6 to tbe boy or girl who sent him the longest list of words spelled from the Horne^Stock Com- pany name Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus shows here 17. . • ',■;.■■■ ■ -\. •'.'. Lancaster, Po,—Fulton (C. A. Yecker, mgr.) Tinkman and company, bicycle riders: Jules Levy Family, Vasaar and Arken, and the moving pictures, drew well May 8-11. Colonial (Chas. M. Howell, mgr.)—Bill for 18 and week Includes: Bowe ana Clinton. Coyne and Lee, Schenk andPerclval, Musical Xnor, Metz and Metz, Ford and Wesley, and the Three Belmonts. „„ . Fauily (G. F. Dunbar, mgr.)—Bill for week of 13: All Rajah and company, Baliey nnd Edwards, Jim Dixon, Franklin and De Ore, Marlon Harrison, King Trio, Jack At- kins, and Lovee and Wilbur. Amateur night packed this house 10. Hipfodboub. — Picture house, drew big crowds 9-11, with the special film, "The Com- ing of Columbus." Nots. —Some of the moving picture houses are making an effort to be allowed to show on Sundays, "', V '": • Altoona, Pa—Mlahler (I. C. Mlahler, mgr.) moving pictures it Dante's "inferno' drew good houses week of May 0. "The Kir- mess"! local) benefit (or Mercy Hospital, 14, IB; "The Concert" 10, moving'pictures 17, 18. • v " '*'- Obphbdm (Wllmer A Vincent,,mgrs.)—Bill 13 and week Includes: Weslyn Trio, Reed Bros.. Three Tabors, La France and McNabb, and the moving pictures. Notes. — The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus showed to big business 0, under most ad- verse conditions. The weather was very windy, and tbe afternoon performance did not slnrt until four o'clock, as the show was late In arriving, owing to the muddy roads. Toe show gave great satisfaction here.. Mingling Bros.' Circus 25. Knlumitsoo, Mich.—Fuller (W. J. Don- nelly mgr,). the Heiton Powell Company, In repertoire, May 18 and week. Academy (B. A. Bush, mgr.)—-•Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra 16. Majestic (H. W. Crull, mgr.)—BUI for 18-15: Casting Campbells, Calne and Odom. Sillier and Mack, Lee and Cranston, and Three ltlcuiardsons. For 1048: Seky, Solfce's Summertime Girls, Bennett Sisters, Zenita and Seaman, and KJUIan, Business Is good. NoTi.8.—T. Stanley Perry, of this city, Joined the Sheebou Opera Company at De- troit, May 11 .The moving picture •.-hows are all doing good business. Bay City, Mloh. — Washington (W. J. Daunt mgr.) "The Wolf" dad fair business, two performances. May 4. BIlHo Burke 20. Buoo (J. D. Pilnvore, mgr.)—Bill for week of. 12: Nellie Chanduer and Empress Ladles' Orchestra, Charles De Coma and his dog, Leonard and Drake. Mullor and Stanley, l'hllatoska, and the L'ljouscope. Business Is good. Lvsic (J. H. Hurley, mgr.) is closed for the season. THEATRES and b OPERA HOUSES Ws insert advtrtlaemenu to this column at a special rata of f 1.7S per «s*te line (Or 8 mentis (or 18 times). This will enable local msnagers to keep their houses prominently ud eentlnaslly before the* managers of companies. Daring the tun* tfc» ad. Is tanning we will send each advsr- Het? a copy of Tan Outpsb free. OPERA Bouse, Blghtstown, N. J. Kew man- agement. For time and terms address, 0. Fred Ruhlman, 600 Liberty Street, Trenton, N. J. Will buy religions films if Rood. holman'S Opera Bouse, Frtendavlue. Md- Oood town for small troupes. Vaudeville and Medi- cine shows write. R. M. Dolman. Owner and Mgr. WHITEHALL, N. Y. they all get tbs money. Factory town. Big payroll weekly. Open all Bummer. Break your Jump here. For time and terms apply to CHARLES F. ROTH, Manager Whitehall Theatre. SLIDE TROMBONE AT LIBERTY, on account of Opera Co. closing. Ten years' experi- ence in B. k 0. Oood reader, sober and reliable. A. F. of M. Can join on wire. Addiess WALLACE NAUQLB, Carlisle, Psi. MUSICAL GENIUS AND HYPNOTIC SUBJECT AT LIBERTY*. Play any music. Fine demonstrations. FRANK B. WALKER, Barclay.Md. SINGER Illustrated song. First class man only. Asbury Park, N. J. Call evening. E. Hrlk.- sen, 74 Court House PI., Jersey City, N. J. WANTED—Real Medicine Performers, two Sketch Teams that can change (or six nights and pntonmed.acls. Others write. Show opens under canvas May 20, near Chicago. If you double in booze, eic, don't'write. No tickets unless I know you. State all you do, and your lowest. I pay all after joining. Add. Dr. Homer 0. Garber, 907 Wal- nut St., Des Moines, la. AT LIBERTY George Sutton and Wife I do Juveniles; my wife, Ingenues and Boubrettes; Sobriety, etc., guaranteed. Address GEORGES SUTTON, Sullivan, Indiana, Care of Foster's Repertoire Shows. FOR VAUDEVILLE ORCHESTRA Ross Park, Blngltamton, N. Y., open about Jane 1. A No. 1 Clarinetist All letters answ ered. W.O.Conrow,Bndlcott.N.Y WANTED QUICK QBN. BUSINESS MAN. double snare: GEN. BIZ. WOMAN, some leads; CHARACTER MAN, double B. and 0. Two car show. Stateroom accom- modation. Salary sure. Add. BIG CALLAHAN DRAMATIC CO., Oakland, Ills., 18, 14, 16; Areola, Ills., 16 to 18. WALTER HUBBELL As Agulla, the Last of the Monteznmas. In Clarence Bennett's romantic Mexican play, "A ROYAL SLAVE," In five acts. Gorgeous paper, beantlfnl new scenery, special music. Managers o(stock com- Sanles wishing to play Walter Hnbbell, In tilts pro- uctlon. during the Bummer or next season, add. PAUL SCOTT, Knickerbocker Theatre Bldg., N. Y. HAWKS, ATIMION akp^S^bft sober and reliable. Age 18 yrs., height 6 ft. to in., weight 140 lbs. Wants position with some stock co., or anything where I can learn. Salary your limit. Or will consider a partnership proposition for a vaudeville act with any young lady or gent. Address MICHAEL DANDAR, OIK McCIure Street, Homestead, Pa. WANTED FOR TUB LOUISE BUCKLEY CO. Experienced, dressy, sober, reliable, quick itudy, STOCK PEOPLE, lioozo fighters and babies, no. All Summer at resorts. Must deliver the goods. Address, STEVENS' POINT, WISCONSIN. Wautcd-Medielne Performers SKETCH TEAM, Single; B. F. COMEDIAN, PIC- TURE MACHINE MAN with Machine and Keels, All must change for week. Join on wire. Ipay all after Joining. Salary positively sure. Easy work. One show a night. This is our ninth seaf on. JOE LEVITT, MALONE, FRANKLIN CO., N. Y. Wanted, Reliable Party to Manage Sister Act AT LIBERTY AFTER JUNE 1 Address T. V., 204 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, N. J. WANTED-Fop MED. SHOW B. F. COMEDIAN that does specialties, also PIANO PLAYER. .Make salary low. Address J. 0. STANLEY, DEVON, 1A. SFZZr WHY PAY BIG ROYALTY? ONE 8IRL IN A THOUSAND A play that will lire forever This play gives better satisfaction than Salomy Jane, The flreat John Canton, Brewster's Millions, The Barrier or any other large royalty play I ever produced. We opened with It two seasons. The big courtroom scene is sa strong aa Madame X. Another "In Old Kentucky" PRINTING! AT STROBRIDOES. Address W. H. HARDER, POTTSTOWN, PA, 24-SCREAMS!-24 Parodies on "Doing It Now," "Rag Violin," "Jungle Moon," "When You're In Town •' "We All Fall," "When I Was Twenty-one," "Baby Rose," "Navajo Rag," "Land of Harmony'" "Honey Man," "Mysterious Bag," "All Alone," "Moonlight Bay," "Tip Irom Father," "liriss Band Eph Jones," "Pick On Me," "Chicken Rag," "Love to Live In Loveland," "Over Ami In '• "I Want a Girl," "Love Me," "Beautiful Doll," "Ragtime Band," "Oceana Roll." Last 12 (or Jew, 10c each, 3 (or 28c. or whole 24 Big Parody Blots, $1.60. Cosh or M. 0.; no stamps' Other material. Send (or list and testimonials. Sketches, etc., to order. Price on anvtlilnt- and Al re(erences (or asking. MARY E. F. THAYER, 2100 BROAD ST., PilOV., R I B N. B.—Interviews by appointment ONLY. Always write or phone before calling. PAROB 5 SURE-FIRE HITS FOR $1.00 ANNOUNCEMENT- JACK TRAINOK, associated with Billy S. Clifford past four years, Is now vrltlnr In conjunction with Harry L. Newton. Sketches, monologues, parodies and all stage material tc outer Terms reasonable. First class work guaranteed. Address TRAINOR A NEWTON, 41 Grand Opera Houae, Chicago LIBERTY PIANIST, DIRECTOR, ARRANGER. Would like Summer stock engagement. .ALSO LEADS or SECONDS. State salary you can afford to pay. Add. MAJESTIC THEATRE, Grand Ravplda, Hirii, ATTRACTIONS WANTED For July I Celebration at Ingersoll, Canada A LEADINO FEATURE, FLYING MACHINE PREFERRED. • - ' Address A. BIACAULAY, Insjersoll, Ontario. WANTED, FOR De Rue Bros.' Ideal Minstrels PEOPLE IN ALL LINES OF MIN8TREL8 Who double In band, Musician, S. and D. Men, Singers, Comedians, Al Baas or Baritone Singer who can do middle. Address until July 1st, DE RUE BROS., Box 4>1, Pleasastvllle, N. J. Show opens July 8, for 40 weeks' season. REPERTOIRE PEOPLE WANTED For PRINCESS PLAYERS No. 2, Featuring MISS EVLYN HNCAID comedian with Specialties, Juvenile and General Business Man, Leading Man. Character Woman; Five decs Ladlts Orchestra. Late photos and programs necessary. Week and two week stands. Age limit So. Oood dressers and appearance very essential, as this will bo ilic leader ot all repertoire siiows. A fair salary and good treatment guaranteed. Tommy wire quick. Pearl, wbere are you? Tyrone, come home. Address H. H. FRANKLIN, Manager Princess Players, Princess Theatre, Fort 'Worth, Texas. WANTED AT ONCE JOIN ON WIRE Woman for Characters and Some Heavies PIANO PLATER, Al. Most join on wire. Other useful people write. PRANK L. MAJDDO0K8, care of Maddocks-Fleld Players, May 18 to M, Palatka, Fla. QUICK For FULLER & COLE'S "King of Tramps Co." Tuba, double Stage; Cornet, Lead Band, double Stage; Juvenile Lady who can sing. People who play Brass and Musicians who do Slage, write or wire. Year's work to good people. Must keep sober here. Opera Houses all Summer. Pay own hotel. Jeff Owen, Charlie Wilson or any who haio been here wire, nichford. Vt., 18, Enosuurg Falls 20, Swauton 21; Rouses Point, N. Y., 23, Uhamplalu S, Essex 21, Westport 26. SHOOTING AOT (LARGE) FOR SALE. Easy to learn; no expe- rience necessary. Address Y. N. RiCliAKD, «4 Boston Street, Lynn, Mass . Wanted-Three Girl Act Musical, for Burlesque. E. D., Mil Madison Avenue, KlliallotU, W. J. Entertainments. Qolde^Jooks. Tableaux.Vlvaiites, snanrs ui,uiuuituwk oic, etc. Send (or descriptive catalogue. FREl) BOIIILLINQ, Jr., 441 Bohenok Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. ROY I.A. PEARL See race 11. JAMES McNULTY, Tailor UN IF*OR SVI S F ° R ALL occasions _*!» MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN, NRW YORK. Estimates cheerfully given WANTED FOR THE PARKER JERSEY REPERTOIRE CO. Under oanvas—MAN for Heavies and Oen. Bus.. Oood ACTORS Willi Specialties, WOMAH for Scornd Bus., CHARACTER WOMAN with Specialties Toll It all first letter. Join at once. Address PARKER JERSEY No, 1 SHOW, Oranil, Ottomvro , !»■_ "ROOM 713, 1482 BROADWAY, N.Y. Get tile Box Office Winners-"!), YOU school girls," '-THOSE AWFUL WIDOWS" and Others. Three act, screaming musical comedies. Some Olrllcs, real Singing and Dancing. Parks, Aird ', Summer Theatres, vandovlllo Houses send open time. ASSOCIATED ATTRA0T90MS ^AfAIMTKD A YOUNG LADY lNSluUMERTALlST For recognized big time Vaudeville Act. Address WBLTONIA, Care of ULU'PEIt. WANTED, Al M Lecturer Must be a money getter and all round performer. Address LA BAR & BELL, SMITHPIELD, MO. HAVING 6IVEN UP THE SHOW BUSINESS I will sell my two Clevor PEKFOKMIKQ H»X TERRIERS and ROSA COCKATOOS. MATT HILLS, , , 081N, Clinton St., - Trenton, N.«»- . PRINTThTfl To-nlghts, 3x», m. MM WS rnl« 11NU (4. other small work In BR- portion. Send us your copy for estimate. KURD OF SlIARPSBURO, In *>«"• Shotr Printer. UIENNEN'S BORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER SAMPLE BOX FOR 4e. IN STAMPS-OERHARD MENKEN CO, Newark, H. J. For all Sun Irritations, such aa Prickly Meat, Chafing, Sunburn, etc. Trv Rflennen'a Violet Taloum Toilet Powdei