The New York Clipper (September 1912)

September 14 THE NEW YOEK OLIPPEB. I<OCAI< OFFERINGS OF THB WE^K AT tHB VAUDBVII^E AND DRAMATIC HOUSE* "DISCOVERING AMERICA." "* ,f 1 .'!fi l r 0 tSlkl5to2?i toAawnnetog fi*- ^ **"'J JtStaifa modern, play, in four SfS Kdwa'rd' Kaobjauc^ U produced '£ i, , ne personal lupetvUJMi Ot Mr. Waller slr Kd g,r Lambonme Beg'nald Dane gorges. Br0 ™ ;;:;.. Aiiwrt mik. £5? ni; ... Madge Titheradge ST* . no .. ?::::::' &&*' *»* BS "pour acta were necessary to explain the «..How's cause for showing an American-bpm JurZaa Wler Ms mistake to life, and after conaucrlng sold American In the second act, be ciic near J" 9 " 1 ? hlm to Bnrope again in the third, bad it not been tor the American ~lri who made a trip across toe pond and fonvim-i-d hlm that there was only one true ^jrtSfSJSS && MM ** .TL-nce for doing nothing harder than spend- iuz the cash his father left and loving the countesses and princesses of Rome Here, In a castle near Rome, Is where his father's odsecretary ftnds Htm Just when he Is nbo..t to elop* with beautiful princess Fa- iirla-il whoso husband has been treatLng her badlr' Brown Informs Peter that ae Is pen- niless and commands 11m to leave Rome lm- nedlately, knuckle down towards another fortune la old New York town, and hold up the name his father gave htm. The. princess really lores Peter, for she- offers to put her 5Bft at his fest If he will only stay to lone. He makes np his mlad that he shall m to America, and start* with a capital of a mere $4,000. ■ .. . _ Tbr second act finds hlm to a cheap New York boarding house, where he meets Ruth lMx, Mamie Kegarty and Williei Jenkins,all out of work and on the verge of losing their ion. Ruth happens to have to her posses- ■lon a machine for sewing on buttons, aa Invention her father had made but had .not narkcted. Peter begins to find his American, blood is worth more respect than idling, and lie ofers to pnf toe little machine oa the market with what dollars he has. Three years are supposed to elapse Be- tween acta two and three when we find the office ot Dli k Dclaneld doing a wonderful business with the "No-Sew." Then a bull- doTlnj millionaire button manufacturer calls ind makes an offer for the machine, threat- ening to put a "crasher" on their concern unless they sell at his price. The firm of Dlr k Pelaneid are considering the proposition, and it the same time falling deeply In love with each other, when, who should be a raller but Trlncess Fsbrlanl herself. Peter remembers the promise he made to return to her when he left Rome, and having not heard from him the Prlncipesaa came after him. We had to sympathise with Peter In hi] predicament, but, nevertheless, as he told Ruth, "It Is ft case of honor," and be re- turned to Rome with the PHndpessa. . Back In Rome he is dissatisfied With noth- ing to accomplish, and is about to be wedded to the princess when his partner, Ruth, la announced. She had thought him married during the sir months that had slipped by since he left New York, but finding him still single, esch confess their love for each other. The I'rlnclpessa overhears and attempts to throw herself from the tower, an example set by aa ancestor, but Is prevented by Peter, and. realising that he (Peter) has discov- ered something else—a love for Ruth—the nnhle. lady gave them her blessing, and left the room, while Rath and Peter started for an early ship to old Broadway. The story and situations are very melo- dramatic, but it Is Ironed out so smoothly by good acting that the audience gave the piece quite aa ovation, especially after the third act, when Mr. Waller was compelled t» give his thanks In a touching little speech. .Mr. Waller and Miriam Clements offered as real good acting as could possibly be drawn from their respective roles. Madge Titheradge was, personally, as """t and captivating as ever, but she has bat little opportunity of exhibiting her real talent In this play. Biene Poster, as Mamie rogarty, Is a typical handler of to* slang stuff, and she amused the audience continuously during the boarding house scene In the second act. Discovering America" was done as well as possible, but Lewis Waller's season at this theatre will he crowned with something more substantial before msny weeks have slid by. Tod. s HENDERSON'S MTJSIC HALL. (raaxx si. fabsb, Mas.) ..I^ h * M *_ rdl Gr *« «owds were certainly in e'ldencehere at the Monday matinee, Sept. iu, as the house was filled to capacity. For 2 w ?l k v c "- rlt «n Hoagiend has put together ■J ■ toe best programa of the season. As announced.recently the house will remain 2£a.*° w i nte X' an,J the program changed »mi . y . and Thursday. Carlton Hoagland prises charge and promises msny sur- »i5 laTk , and Hamilton, two of England's «te esl entertainers,, held the feature po- s.tlon, and regardless of the orchestra, wore a big success. The orchestra, by the way, i7 ti. vel 7 *! 00r condition and showed lack Thi" , k Bl most every act presented. «■ £»fLi d * ver Kn gl'sh entertainers scored heart.Vl 17 °* J? e ' aW recently at another J:** hou »e. Mr. Clark's piano playing and bKl and . MIss Hamilton's singing were nigeocore winners. of f£,. Chnn, k Bwa Comedy Four, composed favftruL n,a ?<! 7 !<>o*lng Chinamen, were big j°Ui tc8 i J? e , e Ne w Acts next week.) •*££ ^P^^- wKh » repertoire of new «jags, made his re-sppearance here and met S* a s»Msl reception. He features "My SPSS 0SrI ' « iB *»* » fr°m the stage, and W» ■hK e J amon « the audience, which made a Wanders ' " 8 " wa " uew wlth tt * CcaeI aJRS JS«ft assisted by Was. F. Rogers w.1 i» c « m Pany, presented a new act in the SS week a . nc °* carnlva, • <*!« Ne,r Act « tl^* r .'SSl *?5. WU'ard, to their latest cre«. nrSin. 1 * 8 ^^ in China." were big laugh StSfaZl ^Several new parodies we?e used wEJPSSl astlnec that are very clever. In i i "aram and company were also seen VmJt .. 0ew o ,k iJ- entitled "The Boatswain's m!.. Off ?fZ Acts —* ^eek.) B S nd Addl »- a Bl * t * r team, presented ■?HftL» (See New Acts next week.) exWMM,*, a «?! ,,, !f' eomedy scrobats, gave an ?S „'"?? that showed both sre eipCTts in IRiSRSS l«ne. The comedy Is supplied rori? K° f th .? "etnbers In Irish make-up. and S,„^ entirely disposed of, as It failed to w^ n" 7 1,u i*ter whatever. r..MnL Br . 08 -' on ,h e rings, gave an Inter- l n-Vn K ,L P *lI ornlnnce and held them seated •r. ' iri ^ Dlan of their excellent work,. Both iiLffVu r i ng wo '«efs and performed Several "wvta that are hair raisers". /«o*. ♦TBE MIlflVTHE-PAllIT GKL" Lycawm (Daniel Frohman, mgr.)— T*$ Mind-tht- Point Oirl, a comedy In tour acts by Arthur Wing l'lnero, produced Sept 9 by Charles 1'rohtaaa with tils cast: Vlscouht Farncombe William Raymond Colonel the Hon. Arthur Stldulph, J. Palmer Collins Baron Von Rettcnmaycr. ..Ernest W. Laeeby Capt. Nicholas Jeyos H. E. Herbert Lionel Roper Morton Sclten Sam De Castro... Leo Cooper Herbert Fulkerson E. Douglas Stewart Lleneage David Haw too rnc Gerald Qrlmwood Joon Morley Carlton Smyths Louli h\ Mssscn Douglas Glynn Arthur Fitzgerald Albert Ftlk >• Kenneth Lee Wilfred Xsvlih Harnett ltarber Slgsmund 8hlrley.it. Cecil Newton Vincent Bland Bernard Merefleld Morris Cooling Erskbolm E. Cllve Luigl , Arthur Luzsl Walter Louis H. deist The Hon. Mis. Arthur Stldulph, Jeanctte Lowrle Lily ParradeU Iilllle Iturke Jimmy Birch Carroll MeComas Qabrlelle Kato Mabel Frenyear Enid Moncrieff Edith Campbell Daphne Dure Ruth Boyce Nita Travenna Hazel Leslie Flo Connlfy Vera Hellish Sybil Dermott Jeanne Sbe'by Olga Cook Jeanne Esgels ETangellne Veatris Anna Rose Mrs. Upjohn Lydla Rachel Gladys Marie Fitzgerald Maud Louise Reed The story has to do with the love of Vis- count Farncouoe for Lily ParradeU, to prlrato life, Upjohn, a Pandora Theatre actress, who has rlBen from toe ranks. Lily Is of very humble origin and has for six years (she Is now twenty-four) had as cava- lier one Captain Nicholas Jeyes, her self- oppototed guardian. Jeyes is head over ears In love with Lily, and Is one of those week- lings who permits his Infatuation to blind him to all the responsblltles of life. He has lost all ambition, and has become an Indolent good-for-nothing who lives upon the bour.ty of his relatives. He follows Lily around, spies upon her, and acts like a perfect brute toward her. Lily has lived a clean lite. She) has withstood toe temptations which beset many a footllght favorite. The attentions end presents of too "Johnnies" make no im- pression upon her, She prides herself upon being of a cold, Irresponsive disposition, but when she meets Farncombe she planly shows •he is Interested In hlm. This Interest quickly grows until It ripens Into love, but when Farn- combe asks her to marry him she refuses on the plea that she is beneath him. This scene takes place at 4 o'clock to the morning (after a birthday party extended to ber at the theatre) and Is Interrupted by Jeyes, who lets himself into Lily's house by means of a night key. 7eyes abuses Lily shamefully, and accuses her end Farncombe of .wrongdoing. Lily then agrees to marry Jeyes, and he and Farn- combe leave together only to return later •nd tell Lily that ho (Jeyes) wlH not allow her to sacrifice herself. Thus the curtain Calls -with the understanding that Farncombe and Lily will marry. .In tola work Plnero's most pointed shafts have reference to the benefit the "Pandora" girls have done British aristocracy by mar- rying several of the scions of noble families. It was this element that very naturally caused controversy, and to this controversy, and not any merit of toe play, was due any Success it mar have attained In England. In "The iflnd-the-Palnt Girl" Mr. PInero has woefully missed the mark. His leading characters, with few exceptions, are not well drawn and are made to do meaningless things. One character is made to say "Excuse me, I want to wash my hands," on seven or eight different occasions and to as many different characters, and all In the space of five or ten minutes, and without even changing hU position on the stage. Another character Is made to say "I want to Introduce you to l.^rd Farncombe" about ten times to about as many minutes. The audience la made to listen to the contents of a short note oa three successive occasions, and all through the play the author has resorted to toe repe- tition of various statements one or more times for the purpose of fixing aa Incident, passed or to come, on the minds of the audi- ence. Lily In the first three acts Is drawn as a pleasing character. She Is given a certain admirable stability in spite of her apparent fickleness. In the last act, however, her chnracter changes and the shows an inex- cusable indecision. She is made to make a bluff at dignity which soon passes away, and this lack if character which she here dis- plays, Is reflected upon the others with whom she comes in contact. Captain Jeyes Is drawn as a bully and a brute who would find no place in any but toe lowest strata of society, and Pamcnmbe lacks manliness. No lover, with a spark of manhood, would tolerate another man heaping contumely and abuse upon the head of the woman he loves, as does Faroccinbe. He quietly listens to too tirade Jeyes flings at Lily. Miss Blllle Burke, who Is starring In this play, gave a delightful performance of Lily. She gave all of the changing moods fitting to the character, letting her own charming personality predominate in Lily. The lack of decision drawn In the author's creation was, of course, a handicap, but to spite of this Miss Burke Invested the Pandora girl with real life. She acted with toe same spontaneity she always docs, and, were the surroundings In the picture la which Lily Is the central figure, less Incongruous, this justly favorite actress could not have failed to score a pronounced success. As It was. she won individual honors. H. E. Herbert could make little headway with the unpleaslog role of Captain Jeyes. Ills work was also too boisterous for a com- edy. He did. however, give a nice little bit when he talked \0vcr the 'phone, imitating the voice and accent of Slgsmund Shirley, aa played by Cecil Newton. Lydla Rachel did good work as Mrs, Up- john, and Jeanette Cowrie gave a good ac- count of herself to the small role of Mis. Stldnlph. William Raymond was sufficiently hesi- tating to live up to the requirements of the role of Farncombe, and Morton Setton was aa effervescent Lionel Roper. Miss Carroll MeComas gave evidence of making her mark as as togesne when given the right opportunity. She possesses a pleas- ing personality and all of toe brightness and chic necessary to playing lageaue relet. The others did slf that was required of them. WMt. FtltlnKc.—H'tiMs Mir Letc opens at this new bouse Wednesday evening, Sept. 11. Tho rast includes: Jane Cowl. Florence Nash, Georgia Lawrence, Catherine Tower, John Wlllard, Ormc Caldara, William IS. Mack. Dodson Mitchell, Wilton Taylor and Brandon Hurst. Belaoco (David Bclasco, mgr.)— The (Ion- cert, with Leo DltTlchsteln, will open for a two weeks' engagement only, Monday even- ing. Sept. 18. .finalIn Ronsre (Harry Harris, nitrr.) — "A Winsome Widow,'', after a twenfy-two weeks' ran, closed' Its 'engagement at this house Saturday night, Sept 7. COLONIAL (SALI-II KDBttrtDS, BBS. MOB.) The reopening of thin commodious vaude- ville theatre on Monday, Sept. 1). with an ear dlenee present at th* matinee that tested It* eapacty, was aa amusement event of the *vW season on Upper Broadway. Importance was given to tho occasion from the tact that the ownership and manage- ment of the theatre had passed from Percy O. Williams to the it. F. Keith New York Theatre Company which secured the entire Williams circuit of theatres by purchase dur- ing the present year. W'th the opening of the Colonial It can be ftiid that the vaudeville season of 1912-13 la Id full swing. Many Important diangea have been made during the Summer closing. The Interior has been redecorated throughout, and an entire new scenic equipment, even to a new drop curtain of beautiful design and color, which was first displayed on Monday. A new asbestos curtain greets the eye on entering, and a general air of suWned color scheme is noticeable. Electric announcements at sides of stage have replaced the old style of stage cards. Additional comforts have been given the men In the smoking parlors. B will be possible to reserve seats m advance, even to the second balcony. The executive staff for this season is aa follows: B. F. Keith's New Tork Theatres Co., owners; E. F. Aibee, general manager; J. J. Maloney, assistant general manager; Walter J. Klngsley, jeneral press representa- tive: Colonial Operating Ce., lessee; Ralph Edmunds, resident manager: Frederick Free- man, treasurer; Julias Lensberg, leader of orohestra. Many stopped to admire a beautiful horse- shoe stand of roses at the opening matinee. Resident Manager Ralph was the recipient. There was a ronni of welcoming applause when Orchestra Leader Julius Lcniberg took his place, and the season of 1912-13 was on. A bill of varied excellence had been se- lected to mark the new season's opening:, the headline position being accorded to Edna Goodrich and her company, to a sketch by Claude Gllllngwater, entitled "The Awaken- ing of Minerva." The little play received its first presentation on Sept. 9, and also served to mark the first appearance to vaudeville of Miss Goodrich. See New Acts In this Issue. Cordial receptions were accorded to each vaudeville player appearing on the bill, and there were but few who were strangers to the Colonial's natrons. Bessie Wrnn re- ceived a royal welcome, and the title which has been bestowed upon her, "The Lady Dainty of Vaudeville," la eminently a most fitting one. to her own charming way aha rendered five songs, and she left the stage with the applause still In evidence for her artistic vocallsm. Her costumes were crea- tions of the modiste's art. The clever character comedienne, Kate Ellnore, with the very able assistance ot rtnra Williams oa the receiving end of Miss Ell- nore's delightful patter, In their sketch, "The Hunter anil the Huntrc-ss," were undoubtedly the big applause winners of the program. Miss Ellnore has long been noted for original grotesqueness In her stage costumes, but as the "Huntress," In their present sketch, she was funnier than ever. Nina Payne and company gave an excel- lent performance la pantomimic form, and founded upon an episode ot Parisian life, entitled "La Sonambule." There are seven principals engaged In Us presentation, with Mile. Payne as the sonambuilst and Insdlng d&nseuse. J. Macchla was excellent to the leadiog male role. Popular Jack Haziard told his delightful dbale-ct stories, which caused increased mer- riment as he strung them along, and long be- fore he had made his final exit, the entire house was convulsed with laughter. Max's Comedy Circus was a sew act to toe patrons here, and the magnitude of toe act, with Its appropriate stage setting and the number of performers ana animals em- ployed to Its presentation, was a pleasant surprise to them. The act got over finely. Bert Melrose had them holding their breaths when his tables (four high) 1>egan to start their final "tcter." Some of the nervously-inclined In the audience wero heard to whisper, "I wish he'd get through," but they laughed and applauded Melrose's start- ling finish to his act, which restored their equanimity. Bmily Darrell and Charley Conway ap- peared In their comedy skit, which opens with the players "making up" for a rehearsal on a bare stage. With their fine finish the net really begins. This clever duo should discard the opening portion of tbelr act and think up something new, as the bare stago tehearsal Idea has been overworked. They closed strongly with their songs and quick changes of costumes. Juggling De Lille received the credit of being the first performer to appear here under the new regime. This was at least one occasion where there was no objection to the opening position of a program. Ills act was never put over better, nor has It over been better received by an audience. The pleasant faced Juggler made a nice little lilt. News of the World motion pictures brought the excellent opening bill to a close, Old Timer. Lincoln Sosuare (Chas. Ferguson, mgr.) —Monday night, Sept. 0, was a ilssler from a temperature standpoint, but this theatre was packed even to standing room. Tho new vaudeville btll Included six acts of entertaining calibre, wllh (iourmlcy and Cafferty giving tbo Show a good stqrt In ex- pert and comedy acrobatics of an excellent order. Their table wark and "twisters" were particularly good, and tbelr finish, with the comedy somersaults, la a corker. The Three Healuy Sisters, with one of the trio to a boy character, did fairly well In Kong* and dances. The girls are evidently short of stage experience, and they would Improve their act If showier costumes were worn by them. Gene Hodgklns rendered songs while seated at a piano. Opening with "Ragtime Melo- dies," he followed with an Italian number, which was mediocre. He gave a recitative r.umber, and refused on encore for his closing piano overture. Anderson and Oolncs were excellcgt—while they confined themselves to songs. Their "ghost" business was too overworked and tiresome. Olvo them song melody, boys, and cut the attempted comedy. Five men and a girl held toe sketch po- sition of the bill, with the tltU, "A Xlght In the Park," as the vehicle to win favor. Four of the boys ssng finely «b • quartette, and the girl was also an aid In the vocal num- bers. The tramp character wa* entirely un- necessary to the act; In fact, It I* detri- mental. They have a good Idea of an act, but fall to act tie best results. The flolrii with the water fountain effect Is pretty. Barnes and Carter did their neat stepping and ihey continue to affect the nifty dress- ing of their act, for which they ore entitled to much credit. The Mme. Harsh Bernhardt photoplay of "Queen Elliabetb/' will be shown here Sept. 12-15. OU Timer. HYMMERSTBIim (WM. iiAnuaaMTKia, ■ *.) Thtr* an several Iblngs Una Week at the Victoria which make the week a Utile dlf- feral from others, la the first place, Hon day inaugurated the regular season of 1912-13. Next, for a new stunt* Mr, Ham- tnersteln has permitted lending purple in the suffrage movement to address the nudlcnce from the stage. This might do nicely for a novelty, but nt the matinee on Hoaday after- noon, the idea went too far, Have you ever been to a church fair? If not, you can get a good Idea ot one at Itammersteln's this week. As soon as you get in the door a young lady In white, with A yellow band around her hair or arm, will Invite yon to buy a yellow flower, a button, n book, a pamphlet, or something else for the help of the Woman's Suffrage Party of New xork. Tou buy this or that, and then notice that there are legions of young ladies who would like to Interest you In tots or that or something else. Then, when you are lucky enough to get a look around, you will see that the theatre Is decorated with biff and little (lags, mostly yellow, on which, hi black, you see "Votes for Women." Kor this Is "Big Suffrage Week" at the "Corner." We doubt If It will prove satisfactory to either the suffragists or the nianiiguweut. "Big Suffrage Week" holds position nlae on the bill. The curttln on rising xhows a young army of women, with numerous yellow banners. Old, aray-baired ladles: stout ladies, slender ladles, ladles of uncertain ages, and a number of the younger genera- tion, all are there. A few Introductory re- marks were made by James Lees Laldlaw, who then Introduced Fola La Folette, who spoke for fifteen mlnntei. She told us a number of things and looked quite charming, but really was not very convincing. One of the most pleasing things sliout the performance was the return of ueorge May's Orchestra. The bill Is headed by Belle Baker, who la always a favorite. Her new gowns are great, and too slnglrn of the several latest songs made her re-appearance a great success. Van Hoven. the eccentric magician, got away with his stuff by sheer nerve. Tou must hand It to him for that. Wilfred Clarke and company presented Mr. Clarke's well known farce, "What Will Happen Nextr This act followed Van Hoven, and, although different entirely, there Is that rnshhnt around In It that made It appear somewhat similar to the preceding act. They should be shifted for the benefit of both. The Rials, In tbelr acrobatic ring, act, and Julius Tannen, with his monologue, Were both liked. Van and Schenck went better than well. These fellows put over the dace aad nigger dialect ot some speed. One ot the best duos anywhere around. Middleton, Spellmeyer and company, In Texas Wooing*' presented the only serious sketch on the bill. The Western scenery used here is Rood, there Is a pretty stork, a little dramatic work, n little comedy and three good performers. Homalo and Delano closed the show with the wire act offering Their wort was liked bv those who stayed to see It, The rest ot the bill Is ceaipored of tho liaison Brothers, dancers; Zell and Hunt, (iarson and Boguer, and Mysterious fidnn, all ot which arc new acts, and sppcar In this bam*. Si ' - -■ City (Ben Leo. mgr.)—The bill for Sept. 5-7 had acts ot all kinds. Jane Dura and company presented her telephone operator skit, playing a slangy hello girl in clever fashion. Her company in- cluded a would-hc actress, a soused drummer, a jealous lover, and a bell boy, all to the good. Wallle Fltaglbbons mixed music and com- edy, to fair results. He used a green band- master's uniform and a corked faoa. SUve.- and Duval hsve a Midway scene with a fortune teller's Isyout. The former has his fortune) told by his daughter-in-law, who Impersonates the gypsy girl with recoa- clliatory effect Ethel Breon, a lady with a clever style of singing, In good voice, made good to serious and comic songs. She put over "You Can't Kxpect Kisses from Me," "San Antonio," "Many Ways to Say Oood-Byc," "Pat O'Brien's," "Ragtime Sailor Man'* and "All Night Song." 'They all counted. The Sutton Family had their rube circus act, with the lady to the pumpkin and con- tortion twisting*. Mrs. Sutton looked w»il In tights, and the work contributed by the rubes, with a good comedy soubrette finish, made them many bows. Friendly and Jordan opened with a little flirtation song by tho I'rlendly party, which won over toe mashce, sitting on th* bench. He sang "1 Want to Prance'' with good ef- fect, and n, toe dance by Miss Jordan hclricd some. Then " 'Way Down South In Dixie," In a hypnotic waltz finish. Hart and Arthur had a neat little singing and dancing number, with Hart to full dress mostly, ami tlm )ady looking neat In blue and white. A grotesquo dnoco hy Mr, Hart was followed by wins double footwork put up in neat packages, Moltow-eli. Evenson an/1 company presented a sheriff act, wherein the Hherlff pernilts a rustler, who happens to be tije widow's brother, to escape, ivfter having »iiot hlra In the arm. The sheriff is *. Wnffy, blg-bcqrted boy, and the widow a sweet, winning house- keeper. Tho brother was A JltHo too dra- matic ifor Fourteenth Street. The Quaker tilrla are two neat little bod- ies, oponln« In the 'Thanh Kau, air'' suits. Hinging "Dr. lining," Then esme a little song of toe kind, danure little Quaker girls are always mode to sing for the sociind round, and then they mottled around on the levee, "Wnltlng for the Robert J?, Lee," de- parting with pleased stnlleH and courtesies. The pictures were: "Capt. Barnacle's le- gacy," Vltagnrnh : "Twilight," a touching JS* suny reaitlsra : "Heaven Avenges," and "Helping John." SCENERY THEATRES /ND PRODUCTIONS, VAUDEVILLE ACtt EQUIPPED (law and gcoooua. Hand 8eaaetjr*in Stock HURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MURAAt HII.I. THBATRR, N. T. WAL.TJUI SAIST, Mgr. Tel, SSM Mur. Ull. raOCTQft'9 I'll TH AVaifUB (HL'S B. MCCUMD, HUH.) Another good program has been arranged %y Manager McCtiue, each act giving entire satUfnctton. A fair site audience wis pres- ent, who were most liberal In applause. The headline feature Is Blanche Walsh and her company, presenting a one net nrnir.n, entitled "The '.Vuntesg N'adlne," for ■the first time, (get New Acts.) Louis A. .Simon and Kniliryn Oxtermnn, assisted by their lnrge wmpnny, presented "A I'erolan Harden." n miniature musical comedy. It was entirely new here, nnd the many funny situations anil the Due singing scored. Mr. Simon was at his bout as I'liil Atkins, A I'atsy, and got many laughs, with his humor- ous nuties. Miss IMerssan, as the gay (Iran* Widow, portriiyed her role In an ndmlr.ihlu maimer. Chief among the-lr support Is Helen May, a beautiful young woman, who lias a remnrknbly fine singing voice, and she ren- dered "My Mltle Persian Hose" to several encores. Louis l.n Vnlle was also much in evidence with a lino baritone voice. W. H. 1'atton and company, Iu his success- ful fliullnt comedy, "Apple Blossoms," was well liked. The sketch Is onu of the most in- tcivsting on the vaudeville stage to-day, and Mr. rattan's excellent portrayal of a country doctor la always sure of a good reception, l'hyllls Mackay was well caat as the wrongly accused girl, h'riihk II. Smith gave a Hoe impersonation of n country sheriff. The Tlll'ec Kciitous, big favorites here, were a big success. At tun Monday night per- formance cverylimly In the audience seemed to be their l'; leml, for as soon as they made their tMicnrnncc they were greet 3d by an out- burst of applause. The act as presented by tlicm contains very little that is new, as the crowds are i>ei fcrtly satisAcd to see them in their past success, "lluster" Improves at each performance. If such n thing Is possible. Laura ituekley's offering, "Studies from Life," was entirely now. (See New Acts.) Tiico. Ilamberg. with his mysterious fin- gers, received n hearty welcome after being ulisuut from tills country for several years. His shadow worE la the best that has been seen here la some time, and as a feature he uses several objects that when thrown on the screen show a flirtation to a humorous way and wtns laughs. Charles and Panny Van presented a se- quel to their o!d act, called '•From Stage fo Aekter," and were one of the hits of the bill. Charley's parodies were the big feature, get- ting hlm muny laughs. During the course of their performance they use almost toe whole corps of the working department of the l'lfth Avenue with amuNlug results. The act is much better than the old one, and will sarve them for some time. The Sllfonns, n man and n woman, pre- sented a naislcal act that scored. Their xylophone playing brought them much suc- cess. The act Is handsomely costumed and makes a line appearance. Alexander and Hcott, to their sterling uer- irumrice, as usual were one big hit. The act Is the same ns when they last apnea red here aud needs very little Introduction. The work of both members Is beyond criticism Iu tbelr respective lines. Jack. ■■■■■■ ■ a ' ' Proctor's Twenty-third Street (.Tea. v.. Haug, ingr.)—(Tho program for Sept. (Ml is headed by Udiuund Hayes' Players, offer- ing Mr. Hayes' comedy sketch, "The wlsu Guy." Sit other acts appear, as well as the usual photoplays. Owen Vaster and company, In a comedy playlet, entitled "Just Like a Woman," offer an exaggerated portrayal of the home life of a young married couple. The husband Is anxious to keep u business engagement at his club, but the young wife insists he get all dressed up and go with her. After much talk, and the loss of a collar-button and various other things, they are all ready to go, when the young husband discovers that the Invitation Is for the* next week. The act was nicely played ana scorned to be welt liked. The Palace Quartette, four meu Iu full dress, went big. It Is tho best singing quar- tette we have beard for some time. lint the comedy by one member, who was trying to Interest two young women to tho front row, wns very poor. Owing fo a death "The Street Pavers of Paris" did not nppcur at the Monday even- ing performance, but will llnlsh. the rest of tlielr time. The King Trio nppenred as an extra at- traction and were well Hketf. The act Is composed ot a itrcnclnnan, a man Iu black faco and a young women, all <yf whom p|ny nicely on different Instruments. HhhII llrady, In a monologue, bad • Utile trouble getting too audience sturlvd, aud no wonder. Mis flrwt song. "Let (Joorgc no It, Is wsak. Later he got over a few good Jukes, but lie liss not got very good material. The Two Lowes, ti jnun uijtl a woman, gavu a very Interesting exhibition of rope manipu- lating. Both rre evidently from the West, hut thnlr new Western cowboy clothes Im* as piougl) tlmy had buun bought I a New York. However, their different stunts aro fully as Bond as those of a similar naturo sum 111 YW.iJ West shows, JlsrroU and J'uyne, a inan and a woman, cffereil a talking, slng/ng and darning act, none of which, was very strong, 'llR'So pictures were aewi : "The Woman Hate/,'' "Palestine," Kajsm; tbo Piths Weekly. Wo. Mj "The Tourists." '"wHist. this Doctor Ordered," Hlograph: "What Kate Or- dained," Ulogrsph. Duo. Loevv'a Deinjicey *fr#et (ItornardFrank, igr.J—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Tlllt for Sept. till Included : The Baldwins, Alva For Sept. 0-11: Jack and Muy Clark, In • singing, talking and daneing spaclslty, bad very little to offer, and their specialty didn't show earthing better than aa opening po- sition. ■"I'll* Avcqgsr." a sketch, followed. The act Is eqe or those affairs that would take a Sherlock Holmes to find the plot. Two men and a woman gave a fair performance, and no doubt would bo able to score If fur. nlshcd with better maie/lal to wo/k with. Mi-OIII, Itort and I.ottle Walton, Aurlemu "Tho Futurity Winner," Joels 1'lyuu. and Laivton 1'or" 12-14: Heajy Sisters, Mr. and viiue. I3iii j-oi jocpu irii. imTum'u . hhi ■■ Van Sit'lsp, )iil. V. itocsy and company. C* rlo L)l|fc. 1'earson onu OarfleJil, Bolgo'if Lo)l Von Girls, and A. S, Moffat and cnmpau Herbert and Williams, another slnglpg and dancing act, need good material, but managed to get over after hard traveling. Weber's.—Motion pictures of Paul J, Italncy's African brunt began the fifth week at this house Sept. 8. Mntlneea are given Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. comrdy (Ashen Kaufmaa, ragr.).—Mo- tion pictures and Illustrated songs. Roto boys dance well enough, but are shy oa the talk. Kendall's Auto (Jlrl vtn eomewlint of a novidty. The young tody who d<w» lhc me- chanical doll stunt. Is good. n«d XendalJ h»* a sew line of Jolly for the aiullewve. Tho Auto Girl was well liked, and made a bit Chas. Pray drew several cartoons rapidly. The drawing of Washington and Lincoln were goad, ami bis act of about eight min- utes made g-ood. for Trevalilon and company, jugglers; J. 3. Williams and company, Id a sketch, and Dan and Jessie Illait, see New Acts next week. If". ii i i * ■ Mlaev's ■•every (Bdofln D. Miner mgr.) —tody Buecsvteere week of J 8ept."».' Panto'* Daughters follow. ., Ileajy Mrs. Thomas, "The Kiituelty Winner," Al, Ilvrmtn, Kelt and He Mont, aad Altus liros. and oikutu. Prttcfr'r'* Flftr-elirhth gtree* (F. Y. l'roeter, nig*.)—Motion pictures and vaude- ville. _ Hill for Wept. 0-11 Included : West sad c*r- [/»ly •op Girls, and A. 8, Moffat and company. Itlil for 111* Ineludcsc T*d and On Steele, Itosa Garden god /company, Viva Itensud. Kid- ney Drew ft, ainj company, Homer Rarnctti', aifd Dee and Mole. Uraml Hrtrt (Harry Keekman, mgr.)—> Vaudeville niwl inolluii »b>turss. Murray Wiri/red VValdmann, mgr.l — 77i« Oewfcrs week of hV.it 0. .MollTe Will- lams' company follows. Und«i.n AVm. liurrto, ingr.) — "The 81- ten," with Dosiald Brian featured, FMasf a weeks engagement here Hntunley night, Hcpt 7. aim Murphy, In Ifnueit John lllunt, will opm at Mils house Saturday evsnlng. Sept. 14. Tho eiut will Include: Violet Hero lug, I.oulse C. lisle, Frederick ) Join I, Frank Loeee, and Muriel Hope. Park < Frank McKee, mgr.)—Clifton Craw- ford, in Uii lle«t Oirl, will open nt tbls house Thursday evening, Sept. 12. (iriinct Oiirra Hwuae (R. 2. Madden, mgr.)—Louis Maun, to UlevuUiw a Hutbtmd, week otrjjepj.. 0. . i,.|. (Centtnueti on page 9.)