The New York Clipper (September 1912)

£glel€J*sl Copyright 1012. by the Frank Qnetn Publishing Company (Limited). Fpurdsd bjr FRANK QUEEN," 1863. NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 14, 1912. VOLUME LX-No. 31. PriM, 10 Csnts. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. Under this heading we will pobUali each week Important amusement went! occurring to the corresponding week ■ quarter of • century ego. ■ Cent 8. 188T.—i"A Clergy's Curse," by Rob- ert T. Murphy, originally acted at the New -Opera House, Rochester, N. X. ■apt ft—"Uncle Bob," by Charles Gayler, originally acted at McVlcker's Thea- tre, Chicago III., by Mr. and Mrs. W. 3. Florence and company. *eDt 10.—"The American Claimant," by W. I). Howell and Hark Twain, originally acted at New Bunswkk. N. J. lent 12.—"Mme. Croesus" (a version of "Serge Pantne'') first acted under that title at the People's Theatre, New York. Sept. 12.—"The Wily West," by Fred J. ■ Havner, first acted lit New York at Ha'rrlgan'a Park Theatre. lept. 12.—"I Run of Luck," by Henry Pet- tttt and Augustus Harris, first acted In. America at tho Boston (Maes.) Theatre. Cept. 12.— "Pawn Ticket 210." adapted by David Belaeco and Clay M. Greene from '*Count Royal," originally acted at McVlcksr's Theatre. Chicago. fept. 12.—New Columbia Theatre, Cleve- land, 0., opened, lept. 12— New Opera House, Hanover, Pa., opened. •epL 12.—Loubenbelmer's Comlquc, Ncw- burgb, N. X.. opened. Cept. 12^-''Phryne,'* by Dion Bouclcatilt, originally acted at the Baldwin Thea- tre. Ban Francisco, Cal. . . '.. «■» THE CO-OPERATIVE CIRCUIT. Sunday night. Sept 1, found five openings en the new circuit, with the ticket racks practically emptied for the week: Lew Fields' "Tilly's Nightmare" company, at; the Co- fenlal, Indianapolis; Oppenbolm Brothers' 'Baby Doll," at tho new La Salle, St. Louts; Bernbard Daly, starring In "Dean O'Hara." at the Auditorium, Kansas City; Shubert's 'The City," at tho new Saxe Theatre. Mil- waukee, and Joe Totten, In "Red Head," at the Auditorium, Toledo. Tuesday, Sept, 8, brought similar reports from the openings at Harmanus BIcecker Hall. Albany; Hand's Opera House, Troy: ■he Van Curler Opera House, Schenectady ; Jhcatre Royal, Montreal; Sam S. Shubcrt Theatre, Rochester; International, Niagara Falls; Grand, Cleveland; Masonic Theatre, Louisville; Tootle, St, Joe; Boyd's, Omahn ; lUjou, Minneapolis; Grand Canton; Court, Wheeling; Fulton, Lancaster; Grand, Wilkes- Barre; Lyceum, Scranton; Majestic, Harrls- •urg; York Opera House, York; Arch Street and Hart's. Philadelphia ; Jacobs', Newark; Gaycty, Hobokcn; Grand, Brooklyn; Sam S. Shubert Theatre, St. Paul; Albambra and Criterion. Chicago, and Colonial, Columbus. The new Broadway, Detroit, will bo ready lo open In a few weeks, and a number of ether theatres are coming Into the circuit With good houses and good attractions tho Cooperatives aro looking forward to build- ing up a clientele that will prove a formid- able factor, well worthy of consideration. . I l l WILLIAM MAILLY DEAD. William Mallly, journalist, editor, and one lime secretary of tho national socialist party, died at hie homo In this city, on Sept. 4, after a long illness. Mr. Mallly In early life worked as a coal miner In the South, where he became Interested in the labor movement From mining he entered Journalism, becoming assoclato editor of The Birmingham (Ala.) Labor Advocate in 1805, and In 1000 of The Socialist, of Toledo, 0. During the latter part of his life he be- jauie engaged In dramatic criticism, editing that department In The ricontlet h Centura Uaiiailne, and writing numerous articles on the subject for other periodicals of the coun- try. At tho time of nls death lie, was asso- ciate editor of Tho Metropolitan ilaaasine. •"which, ho conducted the department called "The lldlngs of the Times." Ho was a mem- ber of the Frlara Club. A widow, Mrs. Bcrthn Howell Mallly, also a prominent so- cialist, survives him. ' • — «■ t. "PINK LADY" AROUND THE WORLD. "The Pink Lady," with alt of the New York JJ a London favorites, enters the last week its limited engagement at the New Am- sterdam Theatre. It will be followed a week «oni Sept 10 by Frnm Lchar's "Tho Count « Luxenjbourg.'' "Tho Pink Lady" will be jpng around, the world this year. Klaw & airinnger last week made arrangements to froiliifc the musical tomedy In South Afrbn. ws Lngllsh company opened In Yarmouth, S 8 : 1 nnd the company which will Blng the music In the Far East sailed for Ihe Orient. t.i "'eeeot company, Including Frank Lnlor, ■u-im Hofl derson. Craufurd Kent, Jed Prouty, » lllnm Clifton, Hanoi Dawn, Alice Dovey, J' 1 ™ Hegeman. Loulso Kelley, Flora Crosblo ■nu l'ranees Gordon, goeB on tour Sept. 18. «■» PLAYERS ARRIVE. Louis Eognrde who la to play one of the Principal.roles In "Passers-By/' for which uiailcs Irohmnn has selected Charles Cherry Olympic Brved trom Lonaon BeDt - 5 « on tno Charlotte Ives arrived on the Mauretanla ES. *•*• Miss Ives, who was formerly kStHLSJSW !*■ John Mason, In "As a' 2!iJThlnke," has been engaged by Mr. ^Passers-B " P ' tle role of Beatrfce, In *&* VTJBXNB poB TOtm BTtBB a SSS?.** T * n « ,r Luxury.. An By* Tonic inching ana Sellable Hellet Aid* In »V,5L? B .EH2 » n<J RESTORING EYES to Lt™™ 8T 55Nj? TH AN>> NATURAL BBIL. «*£" kL. Try MariM ■»• Hsmsdy tor Dnll- BDDIB FOY HBLT1 FOR TRIAL. Eddie Foy, the comedian appeared befoae Magistrate Breen In the Jefferson Market Po- lice Court, Sept. 4, to answer a charge of violating the law by allowing his children to appear on the stage without a permit. Foy end seven of tils eight youngsters hsve been doing a vaudeville turn for two wceka, and the Children's Society got after him and had him summoned 10 court. "It all hinges on the question as to wheth- er these children of mine sing on the utnsje," explained For. "Everybody knows I can't elng, so it follows the children can't, either. Besides. I haven't time for the case now. I'll wsJve examination and light It oat at Special Sessions." •■ • . Magistrate Breen could not do otherwise than hold the actor for trial. Ball was (lied at $100, which was promptly furnished by Harry J. Fitzgerald, manager of the "Over the River" company, In which Foy resumed his starring tour, Sept. 0. i i» ROTES FIIOM DB RUB BROS.' MINSTRELS. We opened our tenth annual tour July IB, and, up to date, business has been (he big- rt in the history of thfe show, playing to R. O. at Hooslck Falls. N. Y.; Rutland and Burlington, Vt; Port Henry, Lake Pla- cid, Saranac Lake, and numerous other tonus. The roster is as follows: Billy De Rue, Bobby De Rue, Jeanne De Rue, Edith De Rue, Carl W. Rttter Ross Fox. Jean ■Fox, Eugene Young, Dick Yonder, George W. Wilson, Tom Klfllea, Dob Burnett Paal Umlth, Hermann Schramm, Jack Durfee, Fred On thank, Leo II. Dobe, Lester Hopper, Paul ■Hlanchotte, Cy Glover, Charles Coleman, Geo. Mlllner, Win. Rlngwall. Hen Noar, Henry Messleur, Claude 'Palmltler, Eddie Sanborn, and Clarence Foster. --- Our first part this season, entitled "The Fountain of Mirth," is an entirely new crea- tion of gorgeous scenery and elaborate wardrobe. The big song and dance, "Tho Sun Flower Coons, the Great Mlllner, and On thank and Blancbette, acrobats, are a few of the big features of our olio. « i» AL. Q. FIELD NOTES. Centennial week in Columbus, O., broke all records for both tho Hartman Theatre and the Al. G. Field Minstrels. Dally matinees were played, and the receipts for the week broke nil house records, and established a new set of figures. During Ihe week Al. 0. Field, who, because of his prominence, was placed on several committees, was honored by several delegations of Ohio residents who came to tho centonnlal. The capacity of the Hartman at each per- formance was taxed to Its limit, and the performance gave the usual satisfaction. Tho lour of tho South has commenced, and record audiences greeted the minstrels In Louisville-. Despite opposition on 'Monday, tho Macaulcy could not bold tho crowd. End while the op- pressive heat affected business at many other houses, the Macauley held a capacity audience. 4>> OPENING BILL AT GAME'S WITCH THEATRE. William Cane's Witch Theatre, In Salem, Mass., opened its doors Saturday night, Sept. 7, as a split week house. As already an- nounced In Tun Clippkr, the acts will be furnished by tho U. B. O. Three shows a day. The bill for the first part of the week In- cludes : Hallen and Fuller. Kitty Doner and Will Davis. The second half will have Boston Comedy Four, Dancing Wllletts, and John La Clair. First run pictures will be shown. • »» MEREDITH SISTERS WITH US. It has be"en some time since the Meredith Slaters have been seen in New York City, but these girls, who have made numerous songs famous by their own style of singing them, will be seen at Hammersteln's Thea- tre week of Sept 16. Tbey have another surprise In store for their big city admirers, and will, as usual, exhibit a brand new trunk- ful of gorgeous costumes. The girls were a feature of the bill at Morrison's, Rockaway Beach, last week. ««» ANOTHER FOR FROHMAN. Daniel Frohman will send out his second play In the vaudeville houses, a one act dra- matic sketch, written by Frederick Arnold Summer, the novelist entitled "The Dia- mond Necklace." It will be given at the Union Square Theatre on Sept. 10, and In- troduces a new actress, described as a ra- diant beauty, named Helen Langford, who has been a year In Margaret Anglln'a com- pany, Mr. Frohman's third and last play of the season will start during the holidays. 4«» GREENBACKS TEMPT MRS. LANGTRY. Mrs, Langtry will sail from London for America Sept. SO, where she will begin a fourteen weeks' tour In vaudeville. Mrs, Langtry stated that she was dazzled by the money offered her, and therefore could not decline She will open for Martin Beck at the Colonial theatre, In New York, in "For the Cause." It is reported that at tho con- clusion of this tour Mrs. Langtry will retire from tho variety stage. ei» JULES DELMAR WITH C. B. O. Jules Delmnr's contract with the Shoberts has been purchased by the Consolidated Book- ing Offices, Inc, Mr. Delmsr .will be general booking agent. This means that the SDubcrtS havo abandoned their Idea of entering vaude- ville, nt least for the present ♦ »» ROBERTSON WITH WALLEB. Robert Robertson has resigned as business manager of Daly's Theatre, to Join tho busi- ness staff of Lewis Waller, the noted Bsgllsh actor. »«» NEW MANAGER AT HARRIS THEATRE. Samuel Freefleld has been appointed man- ager of the Harris Theatre, New York, HARRY HBALBY'S BENEFIT. The third annual testimonial benefit and ball tendered to Harry S. Hcaley 8r., the old time theatrical actor and manager, was held at Rlectrlc Park Dancing Pavilion, Newark, N. J., Wednesday evening, Sept 4. Harry Healey la well known to the theatregoers throughout the country, having been promi- nent In the theatrical profession both as manager and performer for the last thirty- Are years. He acquired a fondness for tho footlights while employed as call boy In the old Waldmann's Opera House, now the Gay- cty Theatre, and at the age of fifteen played Ma first part In "Uncle Tom's Cabin." In the Fall of 1878 he became proprietor of the old Adelphla Theatre, on Mulberry Street, where the Women's Christian Tem- perance Union now stands. The following year, however, he again took to the road, Slaying the leading part with Gray and tephens' productions, appearing in all the leading cities In this country and abroad. After fifteen year* of travel he again settled down In "this city and opened the "Healey House," at the corner of Bank and Washing- ton streets. The seasons of 1000-01 he managed Kruger'a Auditorium, on Belmont Avenue. He then promoted Hillside Park the first season It was open, and Imb since been under the employ of C. A. Dunlap. «■» BBBNARD SHAW "FOirNl)." George Bernard Shaw, who for some days past has been under suspicion of being pres- ent, Incog, in New York, like the villain In the melodrama. Is "not only discovered, but found." Mr. Bhaw has turned up, but bis re- appearance upon earth Is not In New York. Mr. Shaw emerges into the light, prosaically. In an obscure village outsldo of London. After tbe hullabaloo that has been raised In the London and New York newspapers con- cerning the playwright's disappearance, his return to the limelight Is the most unspec- tacular move he has ever made. On Sept, 8 a blue envelope was delivered) containing a cablegram which read: "Froh- man. Empire, New York. Living at Wapplng. Finishing play to be done with Ptnero and Barrlc. Return to London next week. Shaw." AJ1 of which means that Mr. Shaw wilt probably be the first of tbe triumvirate of Kngllsli playrlghts' to finish hla contribution it I pr to the three plays which -will be done as one rogram the night Now York sees Barric, "ncro and Bhaw nil on one program. «» » . . WAR GOYBRNOBS' CONFERENCE. The semi-centennial War Governors' Con- ference will be held at Altoona, Pa., Sept. 24-26. Tho amusement commltteo are working on a program for the entertainment of the peo- ple during the celebration period. The best known musicians of Altoona have formed an orchestra, which will bo known as the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, with Prof. Mahlon Duganne ns director. • Concerts, fancy dances and folk dances will bo arranged by tho amusement com- mittee. «■ » HERSHEY BRANCHES OVT, Lew Hershey has added new special sce- nery and effects for his spectacular frog act, which Is one of the features of John w. Yogel's Minstrels. New stuff is being added constantly, and soon the act will rank among the prettiest on the stage. Mr. Her- shey will bo known aa "The Frolicsome Frog." This ifl bis second season with Vogel'a Minstrel*. «»» MME. NORDICA RETURNS. Mime. Lillian Nordlca returned from Europe Sept. 6, on tbe Olympic. The prima donna said she bad sung twice at the Queen's Hall, London, In June, and will commence her concert tour at Halifax, on Sept, 27. Later In the season Mine. Nordlca will sing with the Philadelphia- Chicago Opera Co., and also at tho BoBton Opera Hosse. «■» ABINGDON'S VAUDEVILLE SEASON. W. L. Abingdon, who will ngaln be seen In vaudeville this season, under tho manage- ment of Arthur Hopkins, In Charles Eddy's successful playlet "Honor la Satisfied," Is this week at Montreal, Can., opening Mon- day, Sept. 0. In his supporting company are Wilfred Forster and Alison Skinner. 4 » » NEIGHBORS HONOR BAILEY. When Manager Harry A. Bailey opened B. P. Keith's Bronx Theatre on Monday, for the season, he found a large horseshoe of flowers from tho neighboring business concerns. As Mr. Bailey had not met them personally up to the time of tho presentation, lie was almost left speechless by the compliment. < i » HBNDBRSON SPLITS WEEK. Under tho Impression that the local resi- dents will support vnudcvillo throughout the year,'Fred Henderson will conduct his Coney island music hall ns a split week stand dur- ing the Winter, after tho close of the regular season, on Sept. 27. 4 ■» THE HOFFMANN CO. Charles Aheara and company will open with the Gertrude Hoffmann Co. at the Lyric, Philadelphia, Sept. 16. Others In tho company will be: Ralph Austin, Jas. C. Mor- ton, Geo. Bickcl, Geo. Austin Moore, Robert Archer, Rita Gould and Ned Monroe. • «» "HELENA RICHIE" FOR NBTHERSOLB. Margaret Anglln has leased the English rights of "The Awakening of Helena Richie" to Olga Ncthcraole, who will appear In the role of Helens, In London, early next month. »»» TWO JOES IN VAUDEVILLE). Joe Dixon and Joe Burton broke In a new aluflog and talking act at the Olympic, Bos- ton, Mass., which was a big success. After the flrat performance tbe boys were booked solid over the Loew time. GERMAN THEATRE PLANS. Dr. Baumfcld has announced that the sea- son at the German Theatre, New York, will open Sept 20, with "Die Fuenf Frankfurters," by Carl Roesslcr, which has been running suc- cessfully In Germany. Thirty-two new <plays are promised for the season. Including Strlnd- berg's "Fraulcin Julie," Hermann Bahr's "The Yellow Nightingale." Arthur Schnlttlcr's "The Intermezzo," Von Sudermann's "Dcr Schlechte Ruf," Max Dreyer's "The Lnufthlng Boy," and "The Flight of Gabriel Schilling." by Gertrude Hauntmann. "John Gabriel Bork- man" and 'The Enemy of the People," by Ibsen, will be revived. A number of German classics will also be presentedon Scholar Nights. Countess Metternich-vallcntlne, of the Dcutsches Volks Theatre, at Vienna, Joins the company In December, as leading woman. The tragic actress will be Baronln Strants- Fuchrlng, of the Court Theatre, Berlin. Roso Llchtenstcln. from the Court Theatre. Meln- Ingen, will be seen on the opening nliht as the daughter of the "Vienna" Rothschild. Annie Vara, from the Thalia Theatre, Ham- burg; Max Jucrgens, Ferdinand Martini. Max Olmar. Christian Rub. Ilolnrteh Marlow. Otto Stockel sre also engaged. Rudolph Hchlld- kraut will be seen as Dr. Stockmann. In "Tho Hneniy of the People," and ss John Oabrlel Borkman, In Ibson's play. >«» NBW SPRBCKLBS THEATRB OPENED. With the orchestra playing "Tho Star Spangled Banner," and the entire audience standing, the Sprecklcs Theatre was opened In San Diego, Cat, Aug. BO. Immediately following this there wss an enthusiastic ovation, with calls for John D. Sprccklea, and' as he came before the curtain the audi- ence rose In spontaneous greeting to the builder of this magnificent cdlDcc. Follow* Ing a short address. Mr. Sprecklcs WIS pre- sented with a large basket of red roses. Calls for Harrison Albrght, the architect, and Samuel Sbortrldge, the well known attorney of San Francisco, wero responded to by the latter in a graceful tribute to Ban Diego and Mr. Sprecklcs. Win. A. Brady's New York company, In "Bought and Paid For," opened the theatre with a thoroughly artistic pres- entation, <i» NUNLKY'S CASINO. Week of Sept 9 marks tho closing of one of the most successful seasons In tho history of Nunley's Casino, South Beach, 8. I., where William Sllbon has shown tbo public that a high class vnudcvillo thcutro In a bummer resort on Btaten Island Is possible. Messrs. Meyers & May have re-engaged Mr. Sllbor for ilvo more years, and after exton- alvo alterations the liouso will bo one of the lint at equipped vaudeville theatres around New York. Next, season the Casino will open with ten big star vaudeville a«ts and will plor that number of acta each and over/ week during the season. The many years of experience makes Mr. Sllbor one of the best outhorltlss and judges of-acts. He knows a good act and. also knows what tbe public wants, and begs to thank all professional friends that havo played for him this past season. ♦ '» FT. WORTH'S NEW THEATRE. On Aug, 81 the Illppodromo, Ft. Worth, Tex., owned by the Ft. Worth Amusement Co., was opened to tbe public. It Is ono of the most beautiful little theatres In that city, and has a seating capacity of nine hun- dred. A |10,000 plpo orgnn, the only one la the South, has been Installed In this house, and Is played by Prof. Angelo OUslnn. Thero Is also a seven piece orchestra. The policy of the bouse consists of two vaudeville aota and four reels of pictures, with prices at 11 vo and ten cents. L. B. Itcmy, formerly with the Inter-State Amusement Co., Is manager of the house. « i » OERALDINB FARRAR NOT ILL. It now appears that the story printed in the French press last week, to tho effect that Miss Parrar was seriously 111 from tho effects of ptomaine poisoning, Is utterly without foundation. She went to Munich with two women friends, determined to take the rest euro at a doctor's establishment, where It -was considered there was moro chance for recuperation than in hotol life. Otherwise tho prima donna follows her usual routine. She sings, studies and goes nuto- moblllng ns usual. She will sail on Oct. 80 for her concert tour in the United States, which has not been canceled, as reported. ♦ « ♦ MARIE TEMPEST SCORES IN NBW FLAY. In "Art and Opportunity," Harold Cbnpln'fl new comedy, which had Its premiere at tbo Prince of Wales Theatre, London, Sept. G, Mario Tempest achieved a triumph ns Paulino Chcvtrelle, a dashing young French "widow, who jilts tho son of an earl to marry tho father, then jilts tho father and next fright- ens tho earl's uncle, a noble dnkc, Into tho belief that she Is after him, but finally mar- ries the duke's secretary, who, after exposing her, falls In lovo with tier. ♦ » » EUCHRES FOR 8TAGB CHILDREN. At a recent meeting of the Stage Children's Fand It was voted to bold a series of euchres at the Hotel Astor to assist in raising money for tho purchase of a Summer home tor their vacations. The first of these euchres will take place on Oct. 21. It has also been de- cided to mako tbe meetings of the fund here- after social as well as business functions. Prominent stars will bo Invited to address the meetings, snd vocal and instrumental music will also be provided, »»» "HOMIST JIM BLUNT." The Llebler Company will mako Its first new production of the season In the Hudson Theatre, on Sept. 14, when "Thn" Murphy will appear In the title role of "Honest Jim Blunt, a comedy by William Roden. Ixiulse Closser Hale, Violet Hemlog, Frank Loses and Frederick Bona wjii- De.ltt U» company. "THE PRICB 8HB PAID." "The Price She Paid," a new four act drama of Now York life, was presented for the first time on any stage Sept. 2, at the Grand Opera House, Brooklyn, N. Y. The play made a decided hit, and turn away business was done In spite of the warm weather. Edna May Spooncr, the star, Is very popular In Brooklyn, and "Tho Price She Paid" gives Miss Sjpooner an excellent chance to show her emotional talent. The at- traction will play the L. Lawronco Weber Circuit. • - i The cast: Richard Barton, Earl Talbot; Stella Barton, Rdna May Spooner; Julius Goldberg,. Odward Walton; Ralph Prescott Jack Bennett; Howard Barton, Herbert Ash- ton; Matthew Osborne, Harold Vernon; Kitty Dexton, Margaret Lytcll; Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Olbbs Spooner; Kdltb Barton, Mary Lunn: Aunt Mary, Elisabeth Wblpps; Dr. Warren, Henry .Clarke. Executive staff for Ddna May Spooner: Marlborough Hardy, manager; Jas. A. Law- son, business manager; Chas. 8. Calder, car- penter | Walter Brown, property master, • ; ♦ » » ' THBATRBS TO BB ERECTED. 'St. Louis. Mb.—A theatre costing about flCO.OOO will shortly bo built In this city. t will probably be called the Umprcsa. DANniiBT, la. — Several local capitalists, headed by C. F. Slebold, are going to erect a theatre hero. Paonu, III.—This city wilt shortly have a new theatre, which will cost about $70,000 to erect, The seating capacity will bo over a thousand. Tho lite will be on South Adams Street. BRMdEPonT, Conn.—fit ll possible that this city will soon be favored With a now theatre devoted to vaudeville. Atkinson, Kan.—Tbe local Loyal Order of Moose Lodge is going to build a theatre here, at a cost of 100,000. Pmi.insu-iiiA, Pa. — William M. Miller, owner of tho William Pcnn Theatre in this city. Is going to erect a theatre at the corner of Broad ana Porter streets. Tbo seating ca- pacity will bo over 8,000. i s i » OLIVER MOROSOO HBBB AGAIN. Oliver Morosco arrived In New York on Baturday, Sept. 7, from Los Angeles, Cal. He stooped off in Chlcngo to see his produc- tion of''The Bird of Paradise." He fa mak- ing tho trip by automobile. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Morosco and their young son. - Ho is visiting the Hast In tho Interests of his various enterprises here, which comprise a Joint Intorcst In both tho Now Cort and the Illlngton Theatre, In New York, and the New Cort Theatre, In Boaton. Mr. Morosco has nrranged to launch ton new productions In tho Bast during tho current season, six of them In Now York City, ono of the earliest of which will bo Lnurotto Taylor, In Hartley Manner's comedy, "Peg o' My Heart" 4 i » " "ROSE MAID" GOING AWAY. Werha As Lucscher's charmlnn; operetta, "Tho Rose Maid," which Is pluylng at the Globo Thontre, In New York, will closo Its engagement thero Saturday nlglit, Sept. 21. Tho company will go direct from Now York to Providence, R. I., and then begin a tour of the principal Rastcrn cities. Including Wash- ington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Newark and Buffalo, on its way to Chicago, where It will open at tho Colonial Theatre for an Indefi- nite run. The same cant which has delighted theatregoers at tho Globo all Hummer Is Still intact, and will remain so on tour, "LITTLE WOMEN'*FOR THB PLAYHOUSE. When tho Ions; run of "Bought and Paid For," at William A. Brady's Playhouse, comes to Its closo—a dato which has not yet been decided—"Little Women" will be produced at that theatre. This Is the dramatisation by Marian Do Forest of Louisa M. Alcott's fa- mous novel of the same name, which was pro- duced last Spring In several cities. "Little Women" was first published In 1808. «»» CAST NOW COMPLBTB. Forrest Wlnant. the creator of tho tltlo role in "Tho Country Boy," and Charles Lalto have been added to tho cast supporting Tim Murphy. In "Honest Jhn Blunt" which opens at the Hudson Theatre Saturday night. Othcrwlso tbo cast remains as previously announced, with Violet Homing, Frederick Bond, Frank Losee, Loulso Clowor Hale. Muriel Hope, Frederick C, Moslcy and Harold Meltser In Important roles. <•» MRS. LANGTRY SAILS. Mrs. Langtry sailed from England on Sept. 10, to appear at the Colonial Theatre hero during tno week of Kept. SO. Sho will have n sketch call-id "For the Cause," which desli with tho suffrage, ngltatlon In England. »■» ACTRESS MARRIES. Ithelm Le Nore Muascr, of norrlsburg, Pa., who has appeared in minor roles with a num- ber of companion, was married nt Denver, Colo., Sept, 7, to 3. Hay Brown Barnholt, formerly of Lancaster, Pa. . «»» MISS FITZGERALD GOES ABROAD. Marie V. FltzGernld, who resigned as presi- dent of the Fair Play Agency, sailed for England Sept. 7, wbcro sho will remain for an Indefinite time. *«» FRANK L. TALHOT IN TOWN. Frank L. Talbot, the owner and manager of the Hippodrome. St. Louis, Mo., Is visiting New York. ^__^_^_^ G. M. ANDERSON. G. M. Anderson, director and lending man of tho Etsanay Western Stock Co., now oper- ating at Nllcs, Cat, Is unquestionably tho world's most popular photoplay stnr. Mr. Anderson Is famoas wherever motion pictures are shown, for his "Broncho Billy" character creation, and the origination of the great "Alkali Ike" Western comedy scries. Hav- ing besn In the film business from Its flsst In- ception, Mr. Anderson Is a master of all its Intricacies, - '*!*. ■ -.in ■■v;-r, ,;.'.,;■ st-V .d S