The New York Clipper (September 1912)

THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. 1 September 7 P. & D. MINSTRELS OPE;! AT ._ MT. VERKOK, 1. 1 01 EDW, LB BOX BICE. If there's luck to be had In any particular color, I'rlrurose & Dockstader should adopt brown. Prior to the inaugural performance on the afternoon of Aug, 24, at Mt. Vernon, N. T(., the company made a parade attired la natty brown suits; the Browns predominate In the company, six of 'em, count 'em yourself, and, to make things stronger, Arthur Walsh llrown, a lover of minstrelsy and well known to the minstrel boys, came down from Green- wich. Conn., -with a party of ladles and occupied one of the stage boxes, and was again In evidence at tbe evening perform- ance. Add to this Dockstader's parody about a certain Mrs. Brown and you have ft. The curtain went up on the handsomest first part setting 1 have witnessed in many a season. Attired In long swallow tailed coats of white satin, faced with yellow, and blue sutln trousers, the boys made a picture Hint was fully appreciated and applauded by the large audience there to greet them. And Manager Warmlngton Just smiled, something that some managers never did all last season. 'Pliere was singing a-plenty, ten numbers In all, following tbe customary "gentlemen, be seated," delivered with all tbe grace of a Chesterfield by an efficient Interlocutor, Haiti Si e vers. Turn Brown's exaggerated make-up Is out of place for an end man, while In good form for the olio. He sang "I'm Hungry," and I really thought that he might have eaten some of the cork that should have surround- ed Ills eyes and mouth. "Happy" Naulty, effervescent, ubiquitous, always nappy Naulty, Introduced as min- strelsy's youngest comedian, "made good" wltb a bound; his "Lead Me to That Beauti- ful Rand" was capitally rendered and gen- erously applauded. Ramon wylle, a youthful balladlst, elec- trified his hearers by starting ns a baritone and finishing his number In a soprano that many a prlmo donna might envy. He should prove a sensation. Salvos of applause greeted Primrose and Dockstader on their announcement. They met In the mathematical centre of the singe and proceeded to become very much liuylers best, but it was real affection, because the house was packed. Low Dockstader snug "You Won't Get e Nickel from Me," and I didn't. George PrlmroBC warbled "When I Waltz with You," and danced as only Primrose can dance. Vocal selections by Frank Farron, bob of Tom Farron, of "Chris and Lena" fame, and Harry Sievers were well rendered. A quartette composed of Messrs. Sidney, Plerson, Webster and Stelnman, recently re- cruited from burlesque, gave several selec- tions In a pleasing manner. This act was followed by a political mix-up called "The Bull Moose Dream," with Lew Dockstader as Mrs. Bull Moose. Wilson and Taft were happily caricatured by Harry Sievers and George Thurston, respectively. The skit has numerous clever lines and hu- morous situations. "Happy" Naulty was funny as a masculine Buffragftte. The Brown Brothers, I would call them tbe "celebrated saxophone six" without fear of libel, gave one of the most meritorious musical acts that I have ever seen, and scored handsomely. And then came George Primrose and bis dancing Johnnies—Johnny Foley and Johnny Murphy—his capable young assistants in tcrpslchorean evolutions that you don't often see outside of minstrelsy. It is a genuine pleasure to see this young man. Primrose, dance; he dances because be likes It; he dances because you like It; and be knows that you like It, and you know that be likes it, and we listen to the strains of "Lazy Moon,' nudge our neighbor and say, who says min- strelsy Is dying out? The De Onzo Brotbers closed the olio with an act that was nothing short of marvelous, making a series of Jumps on and to the tops of numerous glass decanters, In end out of barrels, etc.; tbey, like tbe rest of the com- pany, work In black face, and while their turn Is not a purely minstrel number, It is undoubtedly a 'great one. "Down Home" was the afterpiece, a typ- ical minstrel affair, recalling the earlier days of the "befo' de war" darky. Jack McCarthy did some good work here, whl'e the burden of It fell to the willing shoulders of "Happy" Naulty and the nimble legs of George Primrose. "Down Home" Is In four scenes, the first showing the famous old boat of song and story, Robert E. Lee. Altogether It was a groat show, and you'll say so, too. 4 ■» J. T. LEWIS* MINSTRELS. Doc L'ncon loft this city Sunday, for Mid- dleport, O., where be will do principal end, also act as stage manager with J. T. Lewis' Big City Mlustrels, which opens Its season at Mlddleport. Sopt. 18. Harry Marr, con- tortionist, and Musical Walker have been en- gaged by Mr. Lewis. The show will tnrvel West and play two and 1 three nights" stands, at popular prices. ABINGDON IN VAUDEVILLE. W. L. Abingdon, the English actor, who has been on tbe New York stage for several years, and wbo Is the husband of Bijou Fernandez, Is going to appear in vaudeville this season In a sketch called "Honor Is Satisfied." The company, besides Mr. Abing- don, will Include Wilfred Forster anil Alice Skinner. The sketch had been, played In London by Lyn Harding. EVA DAVENPORT IN VAUDEVILLE. Eva Davenport will appear at B. F. Keith's Bushwlck Theatre, Brooklyn, Sept 9, In a repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan songs, also new numbers. She will do "Buttercup," from "Pinafore." and "The Lady Jane," from "Pa- tience." Fred Solomon and Frank E. Tours have each written new songs for her. Miss Davenport will make many changes of cos- tume In presenting her tabloid revivals. EDNA GOODRICH IN VAUDEVILLE. Edna Goodrich presents her new sketch. "The Awakening of Minerva," at the Co'onlaj Theatre Sept 9. as the feature of the openlnr Mil. Miss Goodrich will appear as a marble statue which coaxes to life in view of the audience. The supporting compairy will Include- Heury Mortimer, Catherine Cherry, Claire Armstrong, and John Logan. ESSANAY'S EASTERN STOCK COMPANY. First row, standing (at top), left to right—E. H. Calvert, Wm. Bailey, Howard Mlsslmer and Fred Wulf. Second row, standing (at top), left to right—Joseph Allen, Bryant WaBhburn, Bleanor Blanchard, John Steppllng, Martha Russell, Harry Cashrann, Helen Dunbar and Harry Malnhall. Third row, sitting, left to right—Lily Branscombe, Frank Dayton, Dolores Cnsslnelli, Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne, Wm. Walters and Mildred Weston. Bottom row, sitting, left to right—Charles Hitchcock, Whitney Raymond, Evebelle Prout, Baby Parsons Ruth Storehouse, Wm. Mason. llleunor Kahn (seated on pillow on floor). "Jack," Essanay's famous bulldog mascot. Scene from "BRONCHO HILLY OUTWITTED,*' Kssauny'a feature Western release for Sept. 14. G. M. ANDEUSON IN 1118 WoltLD-ItENOW.NED ItuLE. EDMONTON AND CALGARY ON ORPHEUM TIME. Edmonton, Alta., Aug. 31.—The Empire Theatre, which will become a vaudeville house, playing Orpheum attractions, has been re- modeled and refurbished, and Is as bright and neat as a new pin. Bert Russell, local manager, has made numerous changes for the convenience of his clientele and the comfort of tbe players. The stage has been rebuilt and new Bcenery, carpets, fixtures, lighting, heating and ventilating systems added. Two dressing rooms for "stars" have been built buck of the stage. The opening program will Include: Jack Wilson, assisted by Franklin Ratio and Ada Lane, In "A 1912 Review;" Franklyn Ardell and company. In "The Suf- fragette;" Mary QuItc and Paul McCarthy, musical sketch; Mary Elizabeth, comedienne; Ben Lcwln, formerly in support of Sir Her- bert Bccrbobm Tree, Lewis Waller Impersona- tions; Leonard Gautblcr's Animated Toy Shop, and the Ryan Bros., aerlullsts. The overture and Incidental music will he fur- iilshcd by nn orchestra of seven pieces. Two dully performances will be given three days n week, ltoad shows will be played the other three nights. Tom Baker has been appointed mutineer of the Orpheum shows In Edmonton and Calgary. 'Billy S. Clifford and company opened the senson of 1912-13, at the Umpire Theatre, with "The Girl, the Man and the Game." 30 and 31. "The Hcnrtbrenkcrs" Sept. 5-7 ; Mme. Schumnnn-Helnk 10. The Winnipeg Stock Co,, headed bv Kcrnan Crlpps and Jeanne Russell, in "Why Smith Left Home," nt the Lyceum Theatre,'week of 20. The Delia Prlnglo Stock Co., supporting C. K. Van Aukcn, In "Sherlock Holmes," at the Mnjcstlc, week of 20. « i i DEN DARNETT'S NEW ACT. Ben Harnett who has written a number of successful sketches, has Just placed a new ono act playlet entitled "The Woman Who Cnmc Back,'* with 10. K. Nadcl, of the Pat Casey agency. The act will go over the big time. **♦ "TRAPPED," Daniel Frohman has secured through San- ger A, Jordan the vaudeville dramatic rights ■ a one act play, called "Trapped," by 'FRISCO CABARETTER9. At the Portola, Lucille Tllton, Nlta Ab- bott, Albert L. Gullle, Lillian Tovin, Ollva Trio and Tom McGuIre have been going big. At the Odeon, Mae Edyth Taylor, Bertha D'Aubigny, Carleton Chase. Teddy Ulmirk, and Doyle and White are big favorites. The Black Cat has Glllen, Wilber and Glllen, Phil Furman, Eddie Parker, Alice Bryant, Mabel La Vere, Lotus Moore, Mile. Harrison and Gus Beard. Cliff House patrons are entertained by Corlnne Rollins, Phil O'Day, Henrietta Dryer, Enrl Caldwell, Charley Muller, Frank Steffano and Robert Klein. At tbe Crest, Val HarrlB. Eddie Perry, LouIb Holts and Ralph Dougherty are going strong. BERT KERSHAW, Featuring Harry Von Tiller's latest succcw. to .1 Frederic Arnold Hummer. FYNEGOD AND RICHARDSON. Fynegoe and Richardson have their com- edy singing and talking act well booked up, and opened at Paterson, N. J., Aug. 20, and were a big hit. with V. B, O. lime to follow! WM. A. BRADY RE-ELECT1SD. The annual meeting of tho National Asso- ciation of Theatrical Produrlng Manage, 1 ' was held at the Hotel Astor Aug. 20. » lam A. Brady was re-elected P"* 1 "}™ 1 ; Charles H. Yale, vice-president; H. CW Miner, treasurer; Hollls E. Cooky, secre- tary, and Ligou Johnson, general counse^ Vacancies on the board of directors were filled by the election of William F. Connc., Augustus Thomas, A. H. Woods and H. «• Frazee. - ._. Mr. Brady wad his annual report sbowiw what had been accomplished by the asexui- Hon In getting adoqnato copyright protection for plays, In preventing drastic law? agalns* the theatre lu various parts of the rouDtrr. In practically stamping out piny piracy, j"J" In settling various labor disputes tad rau way questions. «-*♦ ENGLAND TO HONOR BERNHARDT. British admirers of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt arc promoting a scheme to present "°f W, JJJ a congratulatory address on the occasion <» her sixty-ninth birthday on Oct. -■*"„" recognition of her services to the dramauc Mme. Bernhardt will be in London 'on that date, and the presentation will he ma" there. The promoters of the plan >\\ a . , vltlng signatures throughout tho unim Kingdom. « i » — MRS. JERRY CBNNWOHAM ILL. Mrs, Jerry CuanlnKham (Louise .?*%?£ was taken suddenly fil July 23, with acute Indigestion, and has since been ciniiuea i horTiomc, with very slight hopes ■<f" r | 5 eovery. She would like to hear fioni »« fr H n er 8 "home address Is 1020 South Claries Street, Philadelphia. NOTICE. HALF TONB PICTUBB58 la ">« '••** Ins; page! of THB CUPPER «'" " Inserted at these prices i Front Pace Cat Sio'oo Doable Column. . %ji'eO ■ Ingle Column.... *"'