The New York Clipper (May 1912)

14 THE NEW YORK! CLIPPER. Mat 25 FOR SALE i s In a prosperous city la the middle WmI. Population nearly hair million. Very reasonable rent. Seating capacity, a.100. Want $10,000 Ca.h for tbe long term leaie. Address L. SHATTOCK, P. 0. Box 080, Chicago, III. PIMM NOTES FROM BUflLUH} BKOTHEHS. Advertised an the World's Greatest Show, with additional (eaturei, Rlogllng Bros.' cir- cus was greeted uy a large crowd of sight- seers upon their arrival in Pittsburgh, fa., on Sunday rrornlng, after a short Jump from Charlerol. The grounds were in good con- dition with the exception of a slight rugged- itesB, and were of luch good slse as to allow plenty of room for all tents. Tress liepresentatlvc Welis Hawks was a btisr to:ui, as usual, and reports tblngs run- ning smoothly. The only changes In the show since the opening day were caused by an Injury to Miss Ward In Chicago, and tbe Addition of the Imperial Troupe of Russian Cossacks during tbe past week. During the week of Way 13 bad weather was occasioned In every town except Charlerol, where bright weather and packed tents were the feature. At. Rlugllng Is tiavellng with the show at the present time. Lew Graham Is having great success with his side show, doing a monster business. Bright weather In Pitts- burgh was Indeed a welcome to all the per- formers, many taking the opportunity of sight seeing, while others contented them- selves with reading and writing letters. The Livingston Trio, pronounced by many (Titled of vaudeville, as having the roughest, fasten and funniest knockabout comedy acro- batic act In the business, are with the Mg show, and get their big end of the app'iuse. Chris Livingston, our old friend Geo. Smith and Hd. Jenkins are with the act. Business waa verr good. i Hoof On End of Tall. II. B. Woods, a Colorado sheepmain, la ex- hibiting a lamb with a perfectly shaped hoof on the end of Its tall. i s Frank Gbttins announce* tbe opening of "Tbe Jtmmle Circus," at Herman, N. Y., May 30. V. C. C CLOWN NIGHT. The usual bunch of merry-making clowns fathered at the V. C. C. Club Thursday, May 6, to hold forth In a little impromptu vaude- ville, and, believe me, some real laughs were handed out between drinks. Hash, In new guise, was tbe big appetiser, with corn bread, and clam Juice as a chaser for the abstainers. Harry Tleruey was the opening entertainer, pounding out the V. C. C.'i na- tional anthem In harmony; his partner, ltalph Edwards, who acted as chairman for the session, was dratted from tbe head of the table and put over a little ditty in real (ICdwurds, Ryan and Tlcrney) style, to much applause. For old times' sake Felix Adler dug up some of the old time songs, and, believe me, Fclli has some memory. Ills thinker reached back to the days of "Down Went McGlnty," "I'll Stick to the Ship, Boys," "On the Hanks of the Wabash," "My Gal Was a High Horn Lady." "All Coons Look Alike to Me," "I Don't want to Play In Your Yard," "The Blue and the Gray," and last, but.Tu>t least, "After the Ball." Charles K. Harris waa one of the choristers In this number. AI. Wohlman, a real singer of tbe coon melody, put across "Ragging tho Baby to Sleep, "The Robert B. Lee' r and "Battling Dan." Maurice Abrahams, the real Ivory tickler and professional manager for F. A. Mills, put over tbe accompaniment for At. Tom Dingle shook his Regale to syncopated tune. His "Longfellow Glide" was a bird. Vlnce Bryan, with his melodious pipes, wheeled "I'll Stick to the Flag" and some bear cat parodied on "Ragtime Violin" and "Everybody's Doing It." Big hit. Vlnce; give him another stein. Lea Copeland .-an over several of his own negro songs, which took the limine. Billy Strong, "The Porter- house Kid," chirped a couple of ditties, to the delight of the clowns. Benator Tim Cronln clogged himself Into the good graces of the mob, to Irian melody. Tommy Gray graced tbe occasion with one of Kipling's masterpieces. Clever stuff, Tommy. Tom l'enfold and George Botsford closed the ses- sion at 8 a. .v.. and all was well. Among the laughers were: Robert Scott, Jules Jordan, Phil Dalton, Charles Robinson, Harry Bond, Sam Robin- son, Roland Carter. Miles McCarthy, J. C. Lea, Irving Cooper, W. E. Malnwarlng, James PcndcrgaBt, B. K. Wright, Charles Doty, Felix Adlcr, C. C. Curlcy, J. McNumara, II. Tlcrnev, L. M. Borle, II. JcnklnB, J. Gillespie. R. Fcnker, Gene O'Rourke, J. Rosenthal, It. West, W. Rogers, J. M. Schcnk, Q. M. Perry. J. Woostcr, J. Bryant, W. C. Strong, W. Tracey, J. Mall, D. De Ames. J. Conlln, R. Snow, G. Lo Malre, M. Hart, W. Dunlcy, Vic Howard, H. Denton, W. Dunlay, M. Rose, II. Jackson, Harry Keane, W. H. Jacobson, L. Loland, Hilly Reeves, W. V. Ross, J. Wal- dron, II. M. Haines, A. F. Murray, Tim, Cronln, M. Mnrcou, S. Kolllna. Gus Fay, B. Stanley, H. P. Dixon, G. Bots- ford, Tom Pcnfold, H. Trucsdcll. T. Sidney, W. Hcnnlngton, F. Hechtell. J. Penyon, C. C. Ames, Mark Hart, Rob Matthews, 0. Dlxou, 3. Dc Lorls, Patsy Doyle. Willie Dunlap, Billy Gould, Harry Ladoll, Phil Dorettl, Lou Ha8call. Tom Dingle, Charles Maskos, E. S. Keller, J. I.lbcrmau, J. Nafta B. Ford, R. Dcanc, Ben NEW VAUDEVILLE ACTS Gllda Varesl and Company. Fifth Avenue, Monday Matinee, Max 20. Horace B. Fry's one act drama, "Little Italy," which has been seen on the dramatic stage as a curtain raiser, was chosen by Arthur Hopkins as the vaudeville vehicle for Gllda Varcsl. Mr. Hopkins secured this In- tensely dramatic playlet by arrangement with Harrison Grey Fluke. The story centres about Gluita, who was forced by her mother to marry Fablo Ro- nald! a baker, although ahe loved Mlchele, a street singer. She la the second wife of Konnldi, who has a daughter by his first wife, Oloja, about five years of age. The young wife is as happy as she can be under existing circumstances, until she hears the voice of her long lost lover, Mlchele, singing In the streets. She tells her husband that she wants to team tbe song the man Is sing- ing. The husband, who Is, of course, un- acquainted with the singer, consents, and he calls him from the streets. He makes terms as to the charge for the lessons and leaves the room. Glulla enters tbe room and the levers recognize each other, and embrace. Mlcbcle pleads with her to elope, and she consents. He leaves by the door, and the woman by way of the dumbwaiter. The hus- band returns and finds that his wife had written a note in which she stated she does not love him. Tbe poor fellow cannot read, but his little daughter can, and when he dis- covers the truth, he decides to follow and kill her. As be leaves.the room he bears voices on tho stairs, and he opens the hall- door to find that Mlchele returns with Glulla, who had been killed as a result of the dumb- waiter rope breaking. He decides to kill Ue lover, -who reminds him that if be does com- mit murder be will be electrocuted, and his daughter will bo alone in tbe world. He lets Mlchele go, and la alone with his grief when the curtain falls. We have never Been Gllda Varesl before, but we hope to have that pleasure In tho future often. Sho Is an actress of undoubted dramatic talents, and ahe played tbe role wltb all the fire that It demanded. It was. In short, a performance well worth going miles to see. Eugene Ormonde, as the husband, handled his difficult role with skill. In the hands of a less experienced actor the role would have been dangerously near burlesque His grief, when he discovers his wife la dead, was worthy of the applause bestowed upon him. Claus Bogcl, as Mlchele, was also well re- ceived. He gave a splendid performance. Tbe role of the child was small, but was capably handled by Kathleen Carroll. The net was staged with great care. Ifull stage, about twenty minutes. The cast: Fablo Ronaldl, a baker Eugene Ormonde Mlchele, a street musician Claus Bogel Gloja, Fablo's child Kathleen Carroll OluUa Gllda Varesl Mia* Robbie Gordone. Fifth Avenue, Monday Matinee, Mat 20. A beautifully formed woman la Miss Gor- done, and her aeries of reproductions of famous statues won her much applause. Hera In an act that appeala only to the eye, and Is in tersely Interesting. She carries her own plush curtain, which la adorned with ber initials. All of her reproductions are ad- mirable, and her own original one, that of a French clock, Is ono of great beauty. Sho Is seen standing on a pedestal, holding a clock In her right hand, and In ber left sho bolds several bunches of "grapes," which are most artistically Illuminated. She makes lightning changes of costumes and poses. Another "statue" that won admiration wa* that showing tho "Persecution of a Virgin." Others were: "The Awakening of Galatea, "Tho Sword Dance"—Paris, "Scbuwelde Vic- tory"—Berlin, "Roses," "Night'—a part of Dilute'* Tomb, Michael Angelo; "Fritz"— Holland, "I/Echo"—Paris, "The Angel Lu- cifer Cast Down to Be the King of Devils," "A Bcout"—American, "The Lion's Bride"— Rome, "The Secret of the Fountain"—Salon, Paris; "An Egyptian Inconso Jar," "Tho Death of a Dancing Girl from tho Old Greek." In her first pose only docs Miss Gordone show her beautiful form. She oc- cupies the stago for about ton minutes. Welsh. J. Goldberg, Tom Cunay, T. J. Gray, If. Ashley, J. Llpton, Joe Goodwin. L. Cohn, Chiirles K. Harris, Slme Silverman, Hurry Bond, Tom Lewis, L. Copeland, E. Cooper, P. Wnclcn. M. NolBon, At. Weston, D. CroBs, Ned Norton, 0. Dreycr, L. C. Phillips. The name of tho haBh was a la Gene O'Rourke PUaturc Ray. WAR TALK'18 OVER The Joint announcement of the U. F. Keith Circuit and the Orphenm Circuit settles be- yond a doubt all of the rumors of a vaude- ville war which have been going the rounds of the theatrical erects. The gentle ndmo- nltlon to all nets noldlng lime on the two cir- cuits to preserve ihelr commercial valuo Uy not playing any conflicting time, will be thoroughly understood by till those Interested. ♦ «• TJDRTHA DE MONRHOU FOR VAinK.VII.I.K. J. Martin Is about tn produce a vaudeville novelty which he calls "The Street Singers of Paris/' with Berths De Monreou, the well known prima domin soprano, ob tho Btar, The scene of tli« hkcteli Is laid In the fnlr ground of 1'nrls, France, and the music offers Ml'e Do Monreou splendid opportunity to dis- play her vocal ability. She has assisluuls: Bert Joimtr, tenor; P. H. Ilnhn, baritone,and Dorothy Kennedy. Taylor Holmes. Fifth Avbnub, Mondat Matinee, Mat 20. Taylor Holmes, who has decided to return to vaudeville until bis season opens with one of Henry W. Savago's companies, was a big hit at this house on Monday. Ho had a fund of new character stories, which he ro- tated in hlB own clever style. His best was one about an old and poverty-stricken actor, seeking an engagement from a manager, only to find that tbe star has engaged another— a younger man, The story is full of humor and pathos, and was delivered with exquisite charm. Mr. Holmes also sings, and wbllo nature has not endowed blm with a fine voice, be gets away wltb bis songs. He, of course, appears In ono, and takes about fifteen mlnutos. Bobby Matthews and Al. Alahayne. Fifth Avbnui, 'Mondat Matinee, May 20. Bobby Matthews and bia new partner, Al. Alshayno, offered their humorous skit, en- titled "A Chinatown Fantasy," which was one of the big laughing hits of the bill. The act la written along the lines of Bob Matthews' old ottering, but thero is enough new matter used to keep tbe act as a top liner for nome time to come. Rob Matthews' work as the dope was very cleverly put over, and he knows how to Blng and Blng well. Al. Alshayno Is n clever Jew comedian, with a good voice, and "gets' by" nicely. About fourteen minutes, in one. Hylda Hollla and Company. Fifth Avent'e, Mondat Matinee, Mat 20. A less meritorious playlet than "Three Fine Cltitcns" lias not been seen on tbe local stage In years. Poorly written and acted la this sketch, from the pen of Collin Davis, and the story Is improbable, to pot It mildly. A lineman enters an apartment for the purpose of getting a drink of water, but in reality to rob the tenant, a Mrs. Culver. She yells for the Janitor, wbo responds. The lineman asks him If he is not tired of belug the Blave of tenants for about eight dollars a week, to which question tbe janitor answers "yes." "Then why not rob the woman of her money?" suggests the lineman. "Good Idea," says the Janitor. But at this point the woman confeases that ahe la also a crook, a famous confidence woman, and she Is In the game because her husband is making a email salary and she wants to make both ends meet. They suggest combining forces and commit a big robbery, when a drink Is pro- posed. The woman drugs the whiskey, and the janitor la first to be affected. The line- mat, however, discovers that be has been drugged, and tn a band to band fight with tbe woman which follows, be shoots himself, falling to the Door. At this stage a man runs down the aisle and saya that the sketch has not been played as It was written, and orders the stage hands to remove the scenery. He gives the actors a tongue lashing and they all throw up their roles In disgust, ex- cept the woman, who sticks, despite the fact that the scenery has been removed and the lights extinguished. If this act was Intended to be one of those "rehearsal" sketches, no mention of tbe fa-.'t is made by any of the characters during tbe entire action of the skit. Miss Hollls did well, despite a great handicap. Full stage, about twelve minutes. The cast: The Lineman Edward flleman The Janitor W. C. Mason Mrs. Culver Hylda HolUa ii S '■ Mabel into and Her clown., la "The Cafe Cabaret." Fifth Avenue, Mat 18. Mabel Hlte and her clowns slipped over a new act at the Fifth Avenue, last week, en- titled "The Cafe Cabaret," by Vincent Bryan, and staged by Ben Teal. Everybody knows what a cabaret performance is. Well, "The Cafe Cabaret" Is just what the title Implies. The act really has no plot, but It doesn't need one, as the specialties Introduced bj tne different members of the company are strong enough to carry the act over at all times. It Is nicely staged and handsomely costumed, and Miss Hlte, wltb her usual cleverness, makea the act a big bit. Wm. C. Strong, "Tho Porterhouse Kid," a real caba- ret performer, helped things out nicely, and put over two songs with Mabel Hlte that were real hits. In "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" Miss Hlte and Mr. Strong worked up to many laughs, using rocking horses as bronchos. ' rattling Dan" was another good song used to good advantage. Tom Dingle, as an eccentric dancer, proved to be a long fellow In the dancing line, and was a wonder. Lee White put ovor several numbers, and was a hit. Geo. Perry was an- other strong feature with the show. Geo. Farman, the exponent on the piano, was line. Edna Esmeralda and Helen Veola introduced several dances that were nicely put over, and the girls scored. Miss Hlte throughout the entire act kept the audience tn good humor with her original comedy, and from start to finish aho was ably assisted by W. C. Strong and a good company. The cast: The Dancing Nuisance Tom Dingle The Cafe Rag George Perry The Porterhouse Kid Will C. Strong 'iho Ragtime Maniac George Falrman The Confidential Baes Albert Dunetan The Voiceless Tenor Ubert Carlton The Noiseless Tenor H. Percy Woodier The Whispering Baritone Al. Decker The Dormant Doorman George Sullivan The Singing Bug Lee White The Dancing Demon Helen Veola The Fantastic Whirlwind. ...Edna Esmeralda The Showless Show Girl Anna Drew The Phoney Phone Girl Marlon Mosby The Cashless Cashier Florence Broad ■ Ida Brook* Hnnt and Cberldab Simpson. Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Mat 20. Those who worship at tho shrine of musie will appreciate the pleasing soprano voice of Ida Brooks Hunt, who, wltb Cherldah Simp- son, la a feature of the bill at the Fifth Avenue this week. Why this beautiful prima donna, who knows every trick of tbe stage, Is not In an Important musical show, Is one of the mysteries of the theatrical profession. Her soprano voice Is ono of exquisite sweetness, und It Is a pleasure to listen to her. Her costumes were wonderful creations of the dressmaker's art Sho made three changes, ond each of them were what women call "creations." Miss Simpson played the piano while Miss Hnnt sang, and Miss Blmpson Is quite at home when seated at this Instrument. She nlto Bang solos and won marked applause. She waa tn excellent voice. Bbe wore a beautiful gown of pink, and In tbe latter part of the act aho wore a knee dress. Tho act closed with Miss Hunt singing "My Hero," which sho first sang as prima donna of "Tho Chocolate Soldier" company. Sho wears the origoal costume while singing this aong. At the conclusion of the act, wMch ran about fourteen minutes, on tho full stage, the stage looked tike tbe Interior of a florist's shop. The program was as follows: "Nightingale Song," Miss Hunt; "Valso de Concert" (Faust), MIsb Simpson; "'Spanish Serenade" (Lccocq), Miss Hunt; "Scotch Song, Miss Blmpson; "Medley of Old Scotch Airs," Miss Simpson and Miss Hunt, Jobn T. Doyle and Company, In ••Fatting One Over." Cm Thbatbb, Fbidat Eve, 17. A dramatic episode, with the popular de- tective groundwork and a happy ending, was put on by John T. Doyle and three assistant*. The scene ts the office of tbe chief of de- tectives, wbo has received the information that a welt known thief and murderer Is due to arrive on a certain train. His detective Informs him that the crook bad given tnem the slip at the depot, but they had taken a gtrl who evidently arrived with blm, She Is brought to the bureau, with tbe two grips found In her poasesslon. On being questioned she refused to give her name, bat states that her escort suddenly made a dash tor a train Just pulling out of the station. When tbe two grips are examined, a. kit of burglar's tools, counterfeit money and plates are found, auto some letters warning the crook to look out for the "bulls," strengthening the theory that the girl was his accomplice. The girl finally con- fesses that she bad eloped with the man, and tbe chief of detectives warns her against blm, showing her the proof of his guilt, whereupon she further states that they- have been mar- ried, but she still refuses to believe ber bus- band to be the thief. Just then a young man rushes In with a grip Identical with the one brought In by the girl. He Is rapturously greeted by the girl, and turns out to be her real husband. He explains that at the station a man seized his grip and leaped aboard tbe train. He followed htm, demanded bis valise ; a fight ensued. The young husband captured the thief's gun, knocked him unconscious wltb .It, turned htm over to the police, returned to the station, learned that the young woman bad been arrested, and arrived, at the de- tective's office in time to explain. He waa due to receive the reward, The father of the bride was to be notified of their marriage, and all was to end happily. Mr. Doyle was especially forceful as the detective chief In his official capacity, aa well as In that phase which Induced him to sympathize with the wife, rnd advise ber, when in- forming her of the supposed husband's calling. Richard March waa all right at the secretary. Harry Huegenot bad only a few moments to show his good quality as the real husband. Marlon Wlllard was charming in her distress, and glorious In ber happiness at tbe finish, as the young wife. Tbe playlet grips the attention throughout s Master Gabriel and Company. Haumerstbin's, Mondat Matines, Mat 20. This capable little fellow, in his new sketch, first presented here May 20, has a vehicle written evidently wltb Just an intent to per- mit tho diminutive comedian to display his talent in a role right In his line, and he acted It In a manner worthy of a vetsran Thespian. It Is la one act, and lta title, "Little Kick," with Master Gabriel in the name part There are three people in his support—E. A. Clark, Al. Lamar and Vlda Perrln. As a ragged urchin, Gabriel brings a letter to the home of a gentleman who, upon read- ing It, discovers that the boy's father is Ma own son, wbo died away from home, leaving the boy'a mother a widow. Tho bit of sentiment introduced at the finish is led up to quite naturally, but it Is the bright lines given to Gabriel, which per- meate tbe entire sketch, that brought success. Its scene Is laid In the library of a home, and was well staged. Gabriel did his "Little Nemo" specialty, and In this 9ie was particularly clever. Tbe sketch ran twenty minutes. B. A. Clark acted the role of Mr. Adair, Al. Lamar was his secretary, and Vlda Perrln was Jeanette, a French maid. The Monday audience liked the sketch, and there were curtains calls at Its finish. INDEX TO OUT OF TOWN NEWS Gertrude Vanderbilt. Hammbhsthin'b, (Matinee, Mat 20. It can be stated, and without fear of con- tradiction, that the singing and dancing act put over by this talented young woman, wltb the very able assistance of George Moore, at the Monday matinee here, was one of the best and in every way was one of tbe most successful of her stage career. Her dancing, of course, would win a hit on any hill, but her well known proficiency In this line was given an added importance by the splendid efforts of Mr. Moore, both In dances and songs. Their work mot with the hearty endorse- ment of the audience, their best numbers being "Dance With Me," "Watting for Me" and "Mysterious Moon." The entire act can be put down us one of tbe most successful "first appearance" Been en this stage In many a season. The act ran about eighteen minutes. s Chapman and Bernbe. Hammbhstkin'b, iMatinue, Mat 20. Billed as sensational equilibrists, these splendidly formed young men put over a mighty fine display of physical strength, com- bined with a grace and easy confidence in their ability to perform feats that seemed hardly possible of execution. After many difficult feats of lifting, they closed with the high ladder, balanced upon the feet of one of the men, while the other man did all sorts of stunts at Its top. Standing upon bis bead at tbe very top of tbe ladder wag tho closing feat, and as tho men worked well down stage, people In tbe front orchestra breathed easier when the act was over. Tbe act ran fourteen minutes. Barrow and Mllo. Fifth Avbnub, Matinbs, Mat 20. Barrow and Milo are two athletes of ex- ceptional muscular development. Their hand to hand work, although not new to patrons of vaudeville, is good, and they have a way of putting over their different feats that made them real bits. Both boys work with grace and ease, and tbe act was a very good opener, ond scored, ' - Arkansas 11 Connecticut.. 11, 20, !U Colorado 10 California..... 28 Canada 20, 23 District of Columbia. IS Delaware. 21 Iowa..... 10 Illinois. 20 Indiana in Kansas..., 20 Kentucky....... 16, Minnesota 20 Massachusetts 10 Mar/land is Michigan.. 10 Maine.. 22 Mississippi «o iS. I=r* IS, 22 .le«r York... U, 16, 20 Nebraska. * " ' J» jgjiSff ib. a Oklahoma <, Pennsylvania IB, 16, 23 Sooth Carolina. ' -' Tenneesee. Virginia. 22 lTTVxas Wisconsin Weit Virginia....... Woihlngton......... 11 10 17 20 10 lu 20 Jane Bomton and Mary Myers, Fifth Avbnub, Matines, Mat 20. Jane Boyntoa and Mary Myera have a mu- sical act somewhat different from anything seen at this house. Both ladles are good looking and know how to wear clothes, and are musicians of exceptional ability. The piano girl plays In a manner that places her In the front ranks as a popular exponent on the ivories, besides being a singer who knows how to put over tbe popular songs. The violinist plays classical numbers, and knows how to handle the violin to bring out the best effects. As a grand finale ragtime selection by the two girls In combination. Is the big applause winner, and helps to make the act a solid hit. s ■ Mae West. Hammerstein's, Matinee, Mat 20. Making her first appearance here 20, in a singing number, Miss West, with the very palpable aid of a number of "friends" in the audience, managed to pull through in fair shape. ■She rendered four "songs," which were put over almost In a talkative fashion. Closing ber get while seated in a chair and manipulating the old time minstrel "bones," brought ber some applause. She did a few dancing steps also. ELI SEWS. Hew York Lodge. Ho. l. Tbe "old fashioned" social session held at the New Tork home, Sunday night. May 12, was one of tbe largest attended stags ever held In tbe home. The vaudeville given was firactically composed of headliners. The fol- owlng was the program : Bros. Chas. A, Prince and orchestra; Bro. Loney Haskell, announcer; Elisabeth Spencer, songs; Bro. Michael J. Jordan, recitation; Coe and Hyland, comedy musicians; Rita Murray, singing comedienne; Bro. Franz Kai- tenbom, violin solos, accompanied by Bro. Chas. A. Prince, on piano, and Bro. Clayton J. Heermance, on organ; Col. Samuel E. Holdsworth, the "81-year-old" tenor; Lillian E. Bradley, songs; Laddie Cliff, England's young comedian; Evelyn Bisters, dancers; Bro. Will P. Rogers, cowloy lariat throwers; Helen Vincent, singer; Bro. Clayton J. Heer- . mance, organ selections; motion pictures, ' kindness of Bro. William J. Gane. Wbcn Col. Samuel B. Holdsworth, at eighty-one years of age, not only the oldest, but the most popular and successful artist In his line, stepped upon tbe stage, everyone was both astonished and pleased at the pic- turesque appearance of a veteran wbo car- i ricd In bis very manner an assurance of ■ grace and charm that was more than borne out. by the wonderful rendition of the beau- tiful tenor solo with which he first favored us. And then When Col. Holdsworth touched tenderly but surely upon tbe responsive chords of tbe hearts of nls auditors by sing- ing "Sliver Threads Among the Gold" as not one of tho assembled brothers had ever heard It sung' before, and perhaps will never hear It sung again, he received a tribute as Impressive as It was spontaneous. Tbe ap- preciative auditors rose to blm as one man. and the eager plaudits of every member of his audience, all standing and acclaiming, made the lodge room echo and re-echo with applause that not only bid fair to shake the building, hut certainly stirred the heart of every listening Elk. At 11.30 p. h- this grand old man was tn the restaurant, pleas- antly engaged In destroying a Welsh rabbit. Through the courtesy of Frank Winch, the Sales Company's Animated Weekly eihlDltcd on Tuesday, May 21, 5,000 feet of film of Interesting recent events. The scones In- cluded the launching of the S. S. Titanic, the home-coming of the Carpathla, the ar- rival of the funeral ship Mackey-Bennett at Halifax, tho recent devastating floods In the South, the arrest of the notorious Parlslnn auto bandits, the funeral of the late Gen- Frederick D. Grant, scenes of the great Penn- sylvania coal Btrlke, Barney Oldfleld's latest successful record breaking run, Aviator Rodgers' fatal plunge, and submarine boat scenes. s Brookitn Lonar turned out strong to greet Brothers Jos. M. Weber and Lew I< Iclds during their ono night stand engagement at Iho Majestic, Brooklyn, Friday, 177 Junk 26 will be No. 22's big day. A field day at Brighton Beach Race Track, a claw- bnke at Relsenweber's, a theatre party at the New Brighton Theatre, and a dance at Relscnwebor's will alt happen on tnnt date. A Lambs' Nioht, with dinner and vaude- ville, will be held May 22 at the Brooklyn clubhouse. - .„ Flao Dat, June 14, will be observed by the Elks throughout the U. 8. na usual. , During the buh-dino of the new Bias National Home at Rradford City, Va., the residents of tho present building are housed at the Four Seasons Hotel. Mlddlcsboro. Ky Jbbsbt Citt Lonor will have an outing and clambake at Wttsel's, College Point, on June 16. DARLING PICKS BOOM HIE. A MOST IMPORTANT POST. Eddie Darling, the youngest "booking agent," haa received tho appointment oi hooking the Williams houses lately acquired by B. F. Keith, and associated with him will be Elmer F. Rog-.'rs, up to May 18 the popu- lar manager of the Fifth Avenue. «>» RAYMOND AND OAVBRI.Y AT ATLANTIC. For the first time in ten yenrs Raymond and Caverly, the studies In Dutch, opened at Atlantic City, N. J., at tbe Savoy Theatre. They have several very fetching offers ior musical comedy for next season. ♦ ■ » GEO. P. OONSIDINH INCORPORATES. Geo. F. Consldine, James W. Young and Tim O'Leary have Incorporated under tno namo of "Geo. F. Consldine, Inc.," at Albany, N. y. • i » Stlyta Db Fuankib, who recently closed » very successful season with the "Dr. no Luxe" Co., Is under Jos. M. Galtes' tnsnagc- ment for next season. S'ic will play a few weeks la vaudeville this Hammer.