The New York Clipper (June 1912)

ii 8 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. June l •! I* : 18 S'i TBE NEW YORK CLIPPER THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING CO.(Umltod) nomnoM, ■ .., ALBERT J. BOBIE "' Bottoiiu, akd Brannas Maxaox*. NEW YORK, JUNE 1, 1911 Altered Jane 34, 1879. it tie Pott OOet it Mm; York, N. I., u second ci«u nutter, tinder tttictot March 8, 1870. ilinUMWDU—}2.80 per Inch, single cclnmn. Advartlaementa set with border, 10 per ct. extra. SUBSCRIPTION. One year. In advance, 14; six months, $2; three steatos, $1. Canada ud foreign pottage extra. Single copies will be tent, postpaid, on receipt of 19 emu. Oar Terras aire Cash. TBS CLIPPER U Isoaed every WKDNESDAY morning. The Brat and laat tow pages 00 TO PUSS oo FRIDAY, and tie other pa«es on MONDAY. Tke Forms Closing Promptly on MONDAY. atOP.M. Plata* remit by express money order, cheek, P. 0. order or registered letter. All caab enclosed with letter la at rlak of sender. Addrc.a All Coxomonleatlona to THE ROW YORK CLIPPER, 4V7 Wont 28th Street, New York. Tel. 2274-Maaltoa. RiQittert i Cooto Aiirf . "AoTnoim." TUB WESTERN BTJKBATJ of Tx» Ourrm la located at Boom 505. Ashland Block, Chlcngo, Warren A. Patrick, manager and oprreap oMlenL THE LONDON BUREAU Located at 14 Lelceater Street, I«lceater Square. London, W. 0.; Henry George Hlbbert, nunafar *iA correspondent. TBI OtlPPXB CAN Bl OBTAIXBD WBOIISALB AND ■rail, at oor agenti, Brentaso't newa depot, 37 Arenas de 1'Opera, Parli, France; Diamond Newa Oo„ 128 Prado, Havana; Manila Book and Sta- tionery Oo.. 128 Eacolta, Manila. P. I. THE NEW YORK CUPPER publishes only one edition, and that 1» dated from New York. ANSWERS T OCORRE SPORDEWTS. DRAMATIC. "City FABir," Worcester. — Wc nave no knowledge of the present whereabout! of the party. Address olm la our care and we will advertise letter la Cliwbb letter lilt. CARDS. B. P. F., Lynn.—B wine with high. Tbe E iinta count la tbli order of precedence: Igh, low, Jack, game. DASEBAI.L. J. H. W., Rome.—Watorbury waa not rep- resented In the Eastern League In 188-1, con- sequently It could not have won tbe pennant. MISCELLANEOUS. J. W. O., Marvel!.—We cannot aay which city has the longest etreet GET OUT OF THE HABIT! It to an. old story, but It cannot be repeated too often, and every time It to repeated It should be told again. It to about thoae people ■who habitually arrive lute at a show. In olden times, when tbe curtain was raised at 7.80, tho late-comers wandered In about 8; then when tbe time of opening waa moved forward to 8, they came in at 8,80, and when tbe time waa again moved forward to 8.15, and sometimes 8.45, these same people arrive late. The people who come late arc, with few exceptions, those who like to make them- selves conspicuous—they come to bo seen rather than to ace, and they are utterly oblivious of the fact that they annoy tho audience around them, as well as tbe players on the stage. Bomo managers, In sheer des- peration, have made a rule that any arrivals after the curtain raised, could not take their ■eats until tbe end of tho act. One would think that tbto would have corrected tbe abuse, but it didn't—tho late-comers stuck to their colors, and raised such a clamor that the remedy caused more annoyance than the ■natter complained of, and tho rule had to lie abolished. Tbe managers have done all they can do to abate this nuisance without avail, and tbe question now is, what other method can be adopted that will end this very unnecessary nuisance. Ab the theatre- going public Is tbe most aggrieved party, It should take this matter In band, and by a few well directed biases, or boos, at these tote-comers, It would show its displeasure at their annoying habit, and perhaps shame them out of it. It is worth trying! "SHOWS THAT WILL BRING YOU DOWMOWr IN TRE WEST. Paktaobs' Tiibatiib In Spokane is being remodeled, Ebbbt Mbioheu is still working on the Pacific Coast. Dow and O'Neal are proving a "riot" on the Pantages tour. BB88IB valdabb and her girls are touring B.-C. time again. The thrbu year old baby of Henry and Llzell is reported III. Skates Rax Is now In an act, Bay and Bayettc. wltb bis wife. Clbo Iialcoji has completed engagements for tho W. M. V. A. Electric Pabk, at Kansas City, opened May 26, booked by J. C. Matthews. jobeph E. Babnard and Companx are starting laughs out West for Pantages. Sbnatob fbancis Mubphy will soon com- plete his tour of the S.-C. time. . Oeiff, the English Jester. Is making a sec- ond tour of tbe Vantages time. Tub Melrose Comedy Fobs Is playing the Bodkins Lyric Circuit In the Southwest. AiiBitiA B. Rich has become so fond of the Coast that Chicago has no promise of her return. A. M. Zinn has completed his stay at the Alcazar, In San Francisco, where be produced musical comedies. An abbbeviatid vbbsion of "Tbe Bool Kiss" Is attracting much attention In tbs cities of the Pnclflc Coast. Harry IJonei.i, has taken up an office at Los Angeles, and is writing material for vaudeville's best known people. Harby Woods has purchased some real estate In the West, and may locate some time within tbe next few years or so. Thm Mabmebn Foub made so good at Cal- gary that they were moved from third po- sition on the program to that of closing. Nbd Waybchn's act, "Tho Producer, ,r wlll only lose two weeks during the Summer If the route that has been laid oat for It sticks. Tub Rbbos Bnos. were on the opening bill at Electric Park at Kansas City, having just concluded tbe tour of tbe Pantages' theatres. Siosbee's docis have Just completed a tour of the Theatre Booking Corporation time In tbe Middle West. The act ia under Ed. Wyerson's direction. Two shows daily will be given at tbe Majestic Theatre, at Madison, Wis., wben It re-opens next season. At that time it will play the Miles Circuit attractions. Alfred Hamburger Is playing some excep- tionally big acts In tbe bouses In Chicago that are booked through the New York and Western Agency. An all-girl show to hto latest "stunt." Tun now Garden Theatre, In Kansas City, Mo., will open Aug. 19 next B. P. Churchill claims that the bouse will have the largest seating capacity of any theatre Weat of Cleve- land, O. Kthebinb Selsob, "The New Woman," la pleasing audiences in St. Louis this week, she has a line of talk that is very clever, and the general arrangement of her offering is quite novel. Tom Brantfohd and Onbtta are with tbe Alblnl-Avilo traveling vaudeville combination which is now playing the John Cort circuit of legitimate theatres In the Northwest Good business is reported. Ii* RACINE) ELKS BUILD. The foundation for the $50,000 Elks' lodge building, Racine, Wis., Is being rapidly carried on, and work will bo pushed with the view to the early completion of tbe structure. MIHIAL VISIT TO THE ACMES' FU5D Jjfeyf YORK QTY, (fcnlinucd from W "!)■ On May 10 Daniel Frohman paid bis an- nual formal visit to the guests of the Actor'B Fund Home, at West New Brighton, States Island, N. x. F. F. Mackay, tbe second vice president of the fund, and tbe following named fund directors, accompanied Mr. Froh- man: Hollls E. Cooley, Harry Harwood, Milton Noblea, Samuel Scrlbner, James J. Armstrong, Charles Dickson, Walter Vincent and Milton Aborn. With them were: Mrs. Joseph Grismer, Mrs. F. F. Mackay, Mrs. Laura 8chlff, Mrs. Samuel Scrlbner, Mrs. Mary Hooley, Emma Caryl, Etta Frohman, Laura BchuY, Mr. and Mrs. Blardol and Milton J. Rosencrantz. The party journeyed In five large touring cars, partook of a very enjoyable dinner at 1 p. m., and spent the remainder of the after- noon In pleasant association with tbe aged ex-players who are guests of tbe fund home, and Mr. Frohman and his associates certainly brought much cheer to the old folks. Tbe president made some very felicitous remarks. Hollls E. Cooley told of humorous experiences which culminated In his settling on Btaten Island; Milton Nobles narrated some funny Thespian experiences; a lady visitor provided charming vocalization, ana F. F. Mackay delivered an address. If visits such as tbls could be often paid to the Home they would be of great benefit to its guests. Visits are much less frequent than they were, and all professionals, as well as the public, would be pleasantly repaid in beautiful views and agreeable society by taking a trip to the Home. • «» DAMAGES AWARDED THE 8HUBBRT CO. The Superior Court, at Springfield, Mass., May IT, granted a decree for the Nelson The- atre Co. against Geo. D. Nelson and another, and asserts there had been no forfeiture of tbe lease of the Nelson Theatre of that city, leased by tbe Sbubert Theatre Co. from Geo. D. Nelson and Emma G. Vinton. Tbe defendant is ordered to pay damages of 83,585.02; William Fox Amusement Co. $213.58. and Geo. G. Dunn $1,028.05 for rent paid In advance, who were not at that tlmo In possession of the theatre. This Is tbe Anal decree In the case, which has been In court since March 22, 1009, growing out of the eviction of tbe plaintiff from the Nelson Theatre. Geo. G. Dunn gave a lease recently to tbe William Fox Amusement Co., to take posses* slon Nov. 1. a»» AUTOMOBILES POR TOUR. Paul Gllmore, the actor, has Inaugurated a novel tour. He had a number of auto- mobiles constructed in which the company will travel this Bummer. Mr. Gllmore Inau- gurated his first tour In autos at Murfrees- boro, Tenn. The first trip was made May 1. Tbe "fleet" comprises four cars, one of which Is Mr. Gllmore's own private car; one, a large touring .car, Is for the members of the company; the other two cars are for scenery and trunks, while the advance man, of course, has one for himself alone. H. B. Stabler, manager of the Paul Gllmore Co., said that the firm would put on tour next season five theatrical companies, and that the present mode of transportation bad proved so successful that each company would travel In autos. Broadvrar (Wo. Wood, mgr.)— llama's Baby Boy; a musical farce In three acts. Adaptation and lyrics by Junle McCrec, must: by Hans 8. Linne, with additional numbers by Will II. Becker. Produced on Saturday night, May 26, by George W. Ledcrcr, wltb this cast: Spaff Hjnnan Will J. Kennedy Celia West Anna Laughlln Carrie Beverly Louise Mink Fred West Arthur McWatters Helen West -.. Grace Tyson Ann, the cook Sallle Stembler Professor Ivory Albert Hart Lawrence McManuB Junle McCreo Jack North....; Bobby Barry The chorus; Lethia Gray, Lea Lo Land, Martha Dean, Blllle West Katheryn Beach, Betty Scott Cecile Mayo. Minnie Monroe, Margaret Taylor, Miriam Banford, Vera De Ford, Edna Ford, Nettle Hamilton, Lew Page, •Rita Mason, Fannie Bradsbaw, Marjorte Cogan, Alice Clifford, Helen Luchs, Mlttlo Bright Millie Lorrslne, Anna Sayce, Frances Alalne, Clssle Shatten. Tbe best tailor on earth cannot make a line fitting suit Of clothes from a potato bag, wblcb explains In a measure the trouble with "Mama's Baby Boy." The "goods" are not there, and even the hard work of Grace Tyson, Arthur McWatters, Anna Laughlln, Will J. Kennedy, Sallle Stembler, Bobby Barry and Albert Hart failed to create any Interest In It until tbe second act (tbe kitchen cabaret), when the audience settled back Into their seats to listen to Lew Dock- stader's new monologue, which scored, de- spite the fact that he was at times uncer- tain of his lines. Elizabeth Murray, who sings songs In' an unusual and delightful manner, was received with rounds of ap- plause. The audience was then treated to a surprise at the end of Lew's act Al. Jolson blew in from the Winter Garden CLIPPER BUSINESS INDEX ■*#*•*•*.,. ■e-Nrf-S^WI-^V^ *- THE CLIPPER DURING YOUR VAOATION II AVE IT SHUT TO YOUR SUMMER HOME SIX WEEKS, 50 CENTS. THREE MONTHS, ONE DOLLAR Send order to If. Y. CLIPPER, 4T W. 98th St., How York. Elmer F. Rogers has been selected to manage the Union Square, New York, com- mencing June 8, with the new but old high class Keith policy, "at lowest prices ever asked tor the best," as per announcement The slogan will be "Shows that will bring yon downtown." There probably will be other changes to high class policy below Twenty-eighth Street. • »» PLAZA TO BE RECONSTRUCTED. The Plaza Theatre, at Broad and Porter streets, Philadelphia, which closed a very suc- cessful season on May 18. will undergo during the Summer a complete reconstruc- tion, and when it Is re-opened in tbe Fall, it will be as a completely equipped vaudeville house, with a 2,800 seating capacity. The {resent building, which occupies a lot 80x180 eet, contains no galleries, while the plans for the Improvements provide for two gal- leries, an enlarged stage, dressing rooms, and tbe installation of a complete modern theatre equipment The galleries will be of cantilever construction, while the building itself will be entirety of fireproof construction. The lm- Jirovenients will cost $50,000. Tbe theatre s owned by the Plaza Theatre Co., of which Charles E. Oelacblager is president. 0« » GEORGIA O'RAMEY WEDS. Georgia O'Ramey, a well known actress, and R. B. Griffin, connected with a wall paper firm, were married at Greenwich, Conn., on May 28. e« > THE GEORGE EVANS MINSTRELS. Charles R. Bturges. business manager of the George Evans Honey Bov Minstrels, to en- gaging talent for next season. THE LAMBS' GAMBOL. Opening 27 at tho Manhattan Opera House. New York, the Lambs started on their annual gambol, one hundred and fifty of them, and not a woman In the cast. The program opens with an old time min- strel first part, arrunged by William Collier. David Blspham Is the interlocutor, and the end men are: George M. Cohan, Jefferson De Angclls, David Montgomery, Eddie Foy, Nat Wills, Charles H. Evans, Raymond Hitch- cock, Mnclyn Arbuckle and Ignatlo Martinet tl. There is a triple sextette of singe™, in- cluding David Blsnbam, George Hamlin, John McCloakey, Noll slcCay, John Pork, William Stewart, Van Rensaclfer Wheeler, Joseph C. Mlron, Benjamlu Hendricks, Louis Cassnvant Croxton," O'Donnell, Peachy, Perclval and others; four ballads by emluent singers, and songs and dances by Cohan, Montgomery and Stone, Fay and others. A special feature Is the return of David Warflcld as "The Old Hut Peddler," In which he first won real approval. Geo. M. Cohan, who Is this week playing at the Apollo Theatre, Atlantic City, will only appear with the Lambs at their Gambol nt (hot bouse afternoon of May 20. Ibc great featuro la "The Body of Cmsar," a tableau-tragedy, with symphonic musical setting, by Lambs Sadler and Golden, accom- panied by Victor Herbert and his orchestra of fifty musicians, who are also a part of the minstrel first part. Tho cast of characters includes: James O'Neill, as Casaar; Ilobert Montell, as Antony- Wilton Lack-aye, as Bru- tus ; Fred Warde, as Cassius; Charles J. Ross, as Declus, and William and Dustln Far- num, Thomas A. Wise, William Courtlelgh, Brandon Tynan, Prank Glllmore, Robert Edo- son, John Peachy, William J. Kelly, William Riley Hatch, Harry Everall, Joseph W. Her- bert, Louis Massen, Vincent Serrano, and William Mutdoon, in minor roles, while fifty other actors play tho "mob" David Montgomery and Fred Stone, as Jim Corbett and Young Corbett, give a ''dancing prize fight," with musical accompaniment by Victor Herbert and orchestra, and wltb fifty prominent Lambs as bottle-holders, referees and spectators at the ringside. The dancing Is kept up from start to finish, and when Young Corbett Is knocked out In tbe third round, his feet keep time In the air, and are still kicking as the curtain falls. The entertainment concludes with an after- piece, called "The Actors' Fund Fair," writ- ten for the Lambs by George V. Hobort, and introducing several songs and dances by prom- inent actors, as a special feature. Prices range from one to five dollars. e)«» AL. H. WOODS THE BUSY INCORPORATOR. The name of AI, H. Woods occurs no less than four times in the list of new corpora- tions authorized at Albany. N. Y., the past week. He appears as a director In 'The Cabaret Girl'' Co., "The Woman Haters' Clnb" Co., "The Miracle" Co. and tho "Tan- talizing Tommy" Co. ■ ■ »«» ' ■ EMPRESS THEATRE BURNED. Tbe Empress Theatre, Butte, Mont., a Sul- livan k Consldlne bouse, was destroyed by flro May 20. EAST SIDE WELCOMES BERTHA KALIOH. At the Second Avenue Theatre, New York City, Friday evening, May 24, Bertba Kallch was accorded an enthusiastic greeting by a packed house. "The Yiddish Bapbo" wag Miss Kallcb's selection for the entertainment of ber East Side admirers with whom she was a favorite In Yiddish before she became an English speaking actress. Hme. Kallch played her role in "Tbe Yid- dish Sapho" charmingly. Others who gave her excellent aid were: Mr, Glltman, Mr. Young end Miss Klein. Among those present were: David Belasco, Harrison Grey Flake and Ucdwlg Relcher. »»» OPERA SINGER WEDS, Rcgtna Vlcarlno, an opera singer, was mar- ried Monday, Mny 20, to Qeorg: V. Guyer, of Mexico City, N. M. The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Guyer sailed for a honeymoon abroad. The bride had recently starred with tbe Slgaldl Opera Co., In Mexico City, where she was feted by the populace and presented with Jewels. Upon their return, in the late Bum- mer, the couple will make their home in Mexico City. Mrs. Guyer has a contract to star with Bond next season. 4 ■» HENRY HOUSTON IN INDIA. Henry Houston, with his Chinese act, who played so successful n season at Maskelyne & Dcvant's, St. George's Hall, London, Eng., la now touring India and the East under the management of Messrs. Loundy, Bombay. He has created a record by having six special commands from various maharajahs Inside two weeks. He plays Hong Kong in July. ♦ »» "BBN-HUR" VOH AUSTRALIA. Owing to the great success of Utaw & Br- langer's production of "Deu-Hur," nt tbe The- atre Royal. Drury Lane, London, J. C. Will- iamson wilt make Immediately a production of "Ben-Hur" in Sydney, Australia. Posters and equipment were forwarded yesterday by the firm to tbe Australian management. 4»» WEDDING HULLS. "Blng Cushmnn, of the comedy team, Cush- man and Loader, was married May 18, to Hazel Woolf, and wc have gone to New Or- leans, La,, for tbe Summer?' Signed, Blng Cuehman. 4 ■ » JOHN EMERSON RETURNS. John Emerson, general stage director for Charles Frohman, returned to New York City Friday, May 24, from Europe, and will Im- mediately begin the selection of casts for Mr. Frohmnn's coming productions, « > a NO MEMORIAL DAY PERFORMANCE OP "ROBIN HOOD." Instead of giving a performance at tbe New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City, on Deco- ration Day, the "Robin Hood" company will hold a field day meet nt Van Cortlandt Park. <»» A LITTLE PULLER. "Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Fuller (Lillian DavenL In this city. May 20, a son." Signed: B. W. Fuller, New York Hippodrome. black face) and sang one of his song hits. ^w then told how he discovered AT. and gave him his first chance to bo a stage comlque. Then came the Howard Brothers, also from the Winter Garden, and their funny specialty had the house In good humor. But before tho coming of Dockstader, Jol- son. tho Howard Brothers and Miss Murray, the affair was a very dismal one. As we have said before, it is not tbe fault of tbe players. Even tbe friends of Junle McCree. and they number Into tbe thousands, will admit that the book and lyrics are poor, and that tbe music Is not much better, although occasionally a tuneful song would crop out. Tbe story is well known to those who fol- low New York theatrical happenings, for It Is May Irwin's old success, ''Mrs. Black Is Back,' which was written by George V. Ro- bert. Grace Tyson had Miss Irwin's old role and squeezed every drop of humor out of it. Not many songs fall to ber lot, but those that do ore well snng. She was almost constantly on the stage to tbe delight of the audience. Arthur McWatters, as tbe husband, scored heavily, despite the fact that his role gives him absolutely no chance to shine. His repu- tation as a comedian, however, !« too well known to need any lengthy mention here. Sallle Stembler, as Ann, the cook, went big, winning much applause with her laugh- ing song. During the cabaret her "business" requires her to sleep in a large chair In a rather uncomfortable position, and when one considers that the cabaret show runa more than one hour, It is far from a sinecure for Miss Stembler. Ann Laughlln, who has been long absent from the local stage, was given a warm re- ception, and pleased with her graceful dan- cing. Truth compels ni to say that her voice has not Improved In the meantime. Louise Mink has little to do but look pretty. I Junle McCree to a clever comedian, but he did not give himself many opportunities when he adapted tho piece. Nor was be generous in the assignment of lines to either Albert Hall or Win J. Kennedy. Bobby Barry, as Jack North, had one of the fattest roles In the piece, and took full advantage of every opportunity. Some really clever dancing was contributed by a bevy of girls who have been called "The Little Pawns" by the management They were warmly greeted every time that they appeared. While there Is a largo number of chorus girls In "Mama's Baby Boy," It is minus a chorus of men. Cltr (Ben Leo, mgr.)—Eight acts and four pictures wore the offerings 10-18. Rltter and Foster, a couple In brown, sang "Sugar Babe" In good coon harmony. He recited something about a pack of cards, and the finishing number was "The College Rag." worked np very well. Florence Modena and company had their sketch about tho Woman's Reform League. The Mrs. wanted to reform cab drivers, sailors, newsies. She gave away ber hus- band's clothes. In desperation he gave away her clothes and the bedstead, and expressed his Intention to reform chorus girls, ballet girlB and typewriters. It cured her. Miss Modena was emotional, and the male partner played his role well. Black and White Brothers had a sidewalk meeting, as a porter, a janitor, a dispossessed Italian barber and his landlord. They sang " 'Way Back to Dixie," "Oh, Mr. Tony," "Ragtime Rosie" and "When Uncle Joe Played the Rag on His Old Banjo," with piano, mandolin and guitar accompaniments appropriately mingled. Their voices were used to good advantage, and all the songs mode a big hit. Cogan and Bancroft appeared In their comedy act, la straight and comedy, "Take a Little Tip from Father," was one of their offerings. Their skating act made the usual lilt, and they finished with the dance on the skates. Grace Densmore, in green gown and cap, sang "There's a Reason," ana the audience- song "Let Me Know the Day Before," wltb two men In tho boxes. Her Scotch number, entitled "When Hopscotch Mary Took Her First High Ball," was well done, especially the dancing. In "Ragtime Goblin Man" she worked energetically. Denton and Fair had a pleasing sketch, wherein a book agent is taken for a theatrical manager by an aspirant tor stage honors. Tho agent, however. Is there with the stage stuff himself, and there Is no harm done by tbe error. Miss Fair sang and danced well. Mr. Denton Is a good singer, in "Dolly Brown." and also put over a fine yodel num- ber. Their "Miserere" made a big hit Fredie Watson brought on "The Bear-Cat Rag," with tho proper business. He sang Bert Williams' "That's Harmony," in clever style; also "Christopho Colomb," "Tbe Mad- house Rag" and "I'm Eating Regular Now," and there was not the slightest doubt as to the merit of all his offerings, and the favor of his audience. The Hurselcy Troupe of acrobats, two men, two boys (one working as a girl), and one lady, who did ber share of the work. They worked a series of passes, somersaults to shoulder, and lofty and ground tumbling without making a miss. They appeared to good odvantsgo In white. Mitchell (Bill) and Llghtner became favor- ites immediately. Mitchell's crazy nnd noisy Introduction with his funny howdedo gag. cleared the way. Mr. Llghtner Is a good straight man, and Is also there with the vo- calizing. In ''Good-Bye, My Love, Good-Bye" and other aongs. Mr. Mitchell contributed "Life Is a Merry-Go-Round" with good com- edy effect They finished with Mr. Mitchell In female attire to several recalls, Advertisements not exceeding one lute la lenatb will be published, properly clanUed la this Ltdex at tbe rate of |10 for one year (52 laaoes). . copy of Turn New Xobk Currn will be seat free to each advertiser while the advertisement la na- nlnf. ' ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Botanical Decorating Co.. S10 Fifth Ave., Oblcage. ASBESTOS CURTAINS AND PICTURE BOOTHS. O. W. Trainer Utg. Oo., 75 Pearl St., Boston, Base. 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Gcratner, 834 8th Ave. (41st Bt), N. Y. 0. THEATRICAL MAKE-UP. R. 0. Miner, 203 Bowery. New York. Ticker Drat Oo.. Demopolla. Ala. TRICK AND THEATRICAL FOLDING i BICYCLES. KallaJlaD, expert 817 Col. Ave., Boston, Maas. WIG MAKERS. Plscker * Ahrens, 1«0 w. 48th St.. N. X. 0. A. Faeger, 521 Walnut St., St Urals, Mo. WIGS, SUPPLIES, ETC. Percy Bwlng Snpply House, T15 N. Water St., De- catur, 111. The pictures Included: "Roman Ruins" and "Fatlmn," "A Mexican Romance," "Diamond Cut Diamond," with Mr. Bunny as the come. dlsn (Vltagraph), "The Spanish Cavalier" (Edison). ——— s Lincoln Square (Chas. Ferguson, mgr.) —Tbe rarity of a delightful day, speaking from a weather standpoint, did not in the least prevent the usual big Thursday audi- ence from assembling here May 28, when the usual change of vaudeville and motion pic- tures occurred. Marshall and Trlbble started the vaude- ville going In comedy talk, songs, and a few eccentric dancing steps by tbe male charac- ter. The material of their dialogue was of a Sood order, and well put over. For tbelr nlsh they came on aa an old couple, and save a fine rendition of tbe song, "When You Were Sweet Sixteen," which brought them back for three bows. Beulah De Buse followed In a ventriloquist act which just managed to get by, and this was due probably to the fact that a woman was endeavoring to make good In a hard line of vaudeville work. Even tho few male ven- triloquists find it necessary to Invent new material and keep their offerings up-to-date. A portion of Miss De Buae'a efforts were praiseworthy, hat her act, In Its present shape, lacks quickness and proper material. ' Skipper, Kennedy and Reeves, in an excel- lent act of vocalization and comedy, carried off the sure fire hit of the new bill. Their voices blended very harmoniously In well se- lected songs, and tho comedy work of the "sissy" ana tbe black face comedian, kept the audience In roars of laughter. Taken as a whole, it was one of tbe nest acts seen here tbls season. Frank J. Brennan furnished the illustrated song number of tho program, giving, in ex- cellent voice, "Take Me to Your Arms Again." The slides were very beautiful. Cnthryn Chaloner and company held np the sketch position of the bill In fine shape. Miss Chaloner, as tbe actress, seeking noto- riety through a fake loss of her Jewelry, and the role of the press writer who is aiding her in tbe deception, were both capital. Tho sketch pleased, and they were rewarded with several curtain calls at Its close. Leon Rogee scored bis usual success with bis clever imitations of musical Instruments. Nothing better In Its way has ever been heard In vaudeville, Bunth and Rudd closed the vaudeville end of the program with their grotesque acro- liatlc work, and that they accomplished all that they wero striving for, was evidenced In tho smiling faces of the audience as they de- parted homewards. THE PALACE. Tho Palace, In Chicago, Martin Beck's latest addition to the Orpheum Circuit, closed its regular season with the performance of May 28, and for tbe Summer will be given over to motion pictures. With the re-opening of next season the policy of the house will change, and It will be used as a producing house for musical comedy. 0»» NEW PLAY FOR FANNY WARD. Charles Dillingham has obtained a play for the use of Fanny Ward next season, when she appears as a star under Mr, Dillingham ■ management. This news was received on Friday, May 24, through a cablegram from Mr. Dillingham, who is abroad. 4 i > — THE HECLOWB DIVORCED. Charles Heclow sends tho following: "Charles and Marie Heclow were divorced by Judge Evans, of the Common Pleas .Court at Columbus, O., during the April" term of tbe court" ■