The New York Clipper (October 1912)

OCTOBER 5 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 11 "America's Fashionable Atrthority" mFMtiMrh.fi "ThMB's MattiBg is siapif U U •!«• to *o." Sr*v vawuoi wear season. BTJ^K?K?^itJi "ahoDB-lng around"-inst f sarBss : witii "aha ,JJg «S£ yon hit c ™#~ .JT^njl »hnn and around"—Jtist 10" and altnplF ..i£Kr TUi IOU HIT CHICAGO" and simply nhbna mtO-0 mop, and an egperlencad, well- iS2S?»n3 r^eaaleaperson (either man or woman P°t"S S wUFSal?nponjrou AT YOUK HOTEL afraSUM ever bon « M tor ' onr tovotit© fast" -TOO kit TRT IT. ^trol»mou&r« WOMEN: 23 E. Madison 0 GOLDBHRI* and 206 Bo. State Street. MEN- s Bo. Clark and 206 S. Bute (1st, floor.) (AD 'pho nes, Hairlaon MOB. Jot It down.) flD TOF TOWN NEWS BOSTON. ■• The weather was WW last week, and ,k» theatrical business the iame tor the shows wrvlnz of patronage. For current week a few Insures are noted at the legitimate houses, nott- hii ^The Talker," at the Hollls Street; "Bobln ™i'' «t th» Boston, and "Oliver Twiat," at lie Plvmoutb. New faces are seen at the vaude- 1 lie louses, and the usual weekly changes at the burlesque theatres. ■ There seems to. ho more.than the ustal number of Tlsltors In town, and' the re- ceipts of the amusement places are Increased ac' "ififit Smart (Charles j; Rich, ingr.)—After Mnn dark tor a fortnight this house re-opened TO with a production of "The Talker." for the Brst lime in this city. It Is a comedy of married life mil portrsylng company Is headed by Tully Marshall and Florence Malone. Boston (Frohuian-Harrla. Corp., mgrs.)—The old favorite of Boston playgoers, "Bobln Hood," is with us for a couple of weeks. Four weeks of "The Greyhound" brought out fair business, PLTMotmi (Fred Wright, mgr.)—One of the most Important productions of the new season Is that of "Oliver Twist" at this house. With a east headed by Wilton Lackaye, Marie Doro, Con- stance Collier and Edmund Breese there Is no doubt as to the success of the famous play. The engagement Is for two weeks. William Hodge bad his farewell performance In this city 28, In "The Man from Home." Tbsmo.nt (Jno. B. Schoeffel, rngr.)—This is the third and last week of "The -Woman Hater's Cltiii." The show la a bit la every sense of the word, and great things are eipected of the pro; Auction when It opena at the Astor Theatre In New York Oct. T. The Bed Sox, champions of Ihe American League, were presented with a lov- ing cup, 24, by Manager A. II. Woods. All the players were present and there was a great deal of enthusiasm displayed on all sides. In place of "The Little Millionaire," which wee to come text week, "A Polish Wedding" will be given for the first time In this city. It la more than likely the name of the pleoe will be changed be- fore Its presentation here. The management of Ibe show Is not quite satisfied with Its present title. , I'ittK (Charles Frohman, Rich & Harris, mgrs.) —The fifth week of Rose Stahl, In '■•Maggie Pep- per," is sow on. 8. B. 0. prevails at every i*r- formance. and there doesn't seem to be any Indi- cation of a lull the way the seats are Belling In advance. Colonial (Frohman ft Harris, mgrs.)—"The Quaker Girl," now In Its fifth week, Is another •>l»y that Is pleasing the Boston theatregoers Im- mensely. Everybody Is talking about the lively English musical comedy and the catchy music, which Is being played and whistled everywhere. MuaBTlo (vtUbur-Shubert Co., mgrs.)—The latest production of Weber A Fields' "The June Bride," has not met with the approval of the local critics and playgoers. The former all aeera to be united In aaylng that It will not do In Ita i present form. Thla Is the second week, and un- doubtedly many changes) In the show and cast will be seen during the current week. Siiobbbt (Wtlbur-Suubert Co., mgrs.)—"A But- terfly on Ihe Wheel," In Its third week. Is moving along nicely. - The reproduction of London's fa- mous court of divorce, and sensational trial pro- ceedings of Peggy, the butterfly wife, baa proven tot ouly a novelty, but one of the most unusual settings ever offered on the Btage. • ' St. Jams■ (WV H. Ouleslan, ro.gr.)—"Thais," with Nance O'Nell In the leading role, still con- tinues to draw large audiences. At present writing Ibe production is to be continued Indefinitely. Hiss O'Nell and company appeared 28, In "Magda." It la very likely that another of the plays In which the clever actress Is famous, will be given on Saturday night of this week. Cahtlm Squabb (John Craig, rngr.)—"Is Matri- mony a Failure?" played last week by the stock players, la a play that proves clearly that a little nonsense now and then Is good for men—and women, too. "Sherlock Holmes" la having ita first presentation at this house week of 80. A banner business Is anticipated. ' ~> Kami's (B, F. Keith, rngr.)—The bill Is beaded by B. A. Rolfe's "Puss In Boots," a spectacular English pantomime. The company <s composed of Will J. Kennedy, David Abrahams, Gertrude Taylor, Charles A. Pusey, Fred Wilson, Lena Mason, Josephine Durand and a chorus of ■ twenty. The vaudeville portion of the show In- vluilos: Brown, Harris and Brown, Hal Stephens, Klgbt English Roses, Lew Hawkins, Delaur Trio, l.aneton-Lucler company, and Charles Weber. OitniriiiM (Victor J. Motels, rngr.):—Week of HO, first half: Harry Thriller, Hilton.and Banuon. Hammond and Forrester, Toomer, and Hewlns, flight Teias Tommy Dancers, Carter- and Davis, ■nd Hunter's dogs, Second half: Charles Irwin, Morton and Kramer,, Raymond, Lelghton and Horse, De Faye Sisters, Eight Texaa. Tommy Dancers, Anderson and Qolnes, and Lawton. Oi.ona (Robert Janette, rngr.)—The Four Lu- tein are heading a very strong program this week. Other acts aro: "VIsIoub of Art,'.' Walker and 111, Ooodsll and Lester, Dotson and Gordon, Bpencer and Williams, the Holmans. Church Sis- . ten. Cycling Zanoras, Jean Baldwin, Burton Bros., Three Rices, the Australian Ahlbcrgs, Mile. Mabell's animals, and the Rays. National (O. A. Haley, rngr.)—Week of 80: Rose Pitonof, the swimmer, who haa Just re- turned ftom a trip to England, where she made a locoril swim In the Thames; "A Man from Springfield," Eddie Ross, Gordon Elilrld and com- pany, Folios Bergere Trio, and the Polsln Broth- ers. . GLona ' (J. e; Oomerford. ragr.)— Brageer Brothers. Country Choir, Jack Cook and company, Le Clnlr's Comedy Circus, Jem Waring, the Cas- telluclas, and Coy De Trlckey are the entertain- ers for current week. Howann (0. B. Lothrop, rngr.)—The Merry Maidens are here for the week, and the old How- ard's extra features are: Lola Troupe, Three Qll- M Sisters, Marlow and Plunkett, Kiltie Duo, «"Hc Olcott, Prince Ceylon, and Dick Howard, week of Oct. T: Lady Buccaneers. • ,. ?"**"> 0pmA Houaa (G. n. Lothrop, mgr.)— I at While, Carl Henry and othe, ni'tlsts of merit ., are appearing here this week, til "High Life In ''urlesque." The Howard atidlenc?s thought. the •how 0, K. last week. The Merry Maidens neat. Waldjion'h Casino (Charles II. Waldron. mgr.) -i-iue Columbia Burlesnuera drew splendid houscB at every performance last week. The company appeared In s laughable burlesque, entitled "The ''" ,(> R.we, which was a happy combination of i.u" ™." tllnt a" 008 *° m »ke a burlesque show a in^™ i 8 , week ; tne Dnralers, with Roso Sydell's London Belles the waek after. • ' HsTsSF .(George H. Batcheller, mgr.)—One of. nirf. ■' l? 0 * 8 .' n *■• Eastern w heel, the College foSVS h . ere m " weck - lt '» needless to state may have brought many new features with' them. Comln.? ?» m 1H S.. h,a a •< ood week '" business. Lomlng, jfollle Williams' Co. sr..^If 0 ."'^ Q V A, " ! < G - B - Lothrop, mgr.)—Violet nSS"£," Bnflesquers. In new songs and dances; S5* 8-?B" *». .MStoai BuBklrks, Claude Austin, «nd Londis and Knowlcs. «noJ«"afii ,08epb Ul i c,t ' mgr-)—After a long and •uccesstul season of pictures and songs, Mnnnger . tel «»;2, n « 0l, l! c,! *. thB open'as of bis Fall and Win- v. n «L.m n »JL Intrwliiclng the best to be had In and nli • 7? e booWmia this week Include: Joyce "rVl. Vii"™,'!" "o"" Trl °- Ro "*r' 0. Mlllo. Rlck- "vaik?" wlnt '™. Fred Dogaa, and Ben and Bva S0i^bi.3<7 ( *.<& °- """'er. mgr.)—Week of and st«r.o, B r^ F l JTn ' w - B - Browning, Martin aid .nS 'J~L. frothy Collins. George W* McDon- WilHIHIW (P G, collier, mgr.)—Morgan and DUon, Bay Taylor, Court and Don, Elmo and dog, Saronskl and Margaret Helbig are here onr- rent week. ^■ MtaV-' litl Owat Hayco, Wm, Brown, and tho Weston Butters booked tor this week. Arr as math. Thi fallowing are giving new pictures and soon: Blton Dream, Huntington Avenue. South End, Eagle, Sbawmnt, Unique, Apollo, Orients, v M J 1 nf- J£!L r,Un ' J?. Moon ' B » ck W, Premier. Noifolk, Oomwue. Niagara, Wlnthrop Hall, New Palace,. Williams 1 Heal, 8uperb, Star, Scenic Temple and Roxhury. Opa newest picture and vaudeville bouse was opeDed last week In the Back Bay section of the city. It is railed the Huntington Avenue Thea- tre, and Is located on Huntington Avenue. Tho house Is managed by the H. B. Jones Amusement Co.. Mr. Jones bas had a great deal of ex- perience- In the theatrical line, both In this city and out of town. The new house la up-to-date In every respect, and Is one of the prettiest In color scheme and arrangement of any of the houses of Its kind In .this city. "DtrxBAS in KtNBKAOOLoa" finished its phe- nomenally long run at the Tremont Temple, 28. It had been there since the early Spring and was witnessed by thousands. "CoKiN'O Horn to Roost," the new American comedy by Edgar Selwyn, will have Its first per- formance on any stage at the Hollls Street, Oct. 14. John Cruio has a new assistant stage manager In the person of Egbert Monro. "Litti.11 Box Bldi" will be presented at the Majestic, Oct. 7. Otis Harlan. Gertrude Bryan, Maude Odell and others are announced to appear. Eddie Coarirrr, the well known press repre- sentative,' has been In Boston tor several weeks, off and on, arranging for the productions of several sketches which be Ess written. LoTTi-onee, Sfnsa, — Colonial (Julius Oahn, mgr.) vaudeville, Sept. 20. comprised of Marlowe and Plunkett, McEvoy and Brooks, Morrlsoy and Burton, Musical Millers, and Francis Qlrard. Yiddish Players Oct. 1, Aborn English Opera Co.. In "The Bohemian Girl." 10; "Mutt and Jeff" 11, "The Common Law" 12. Opeba Housa (Julius Cabn, mgr.)—The Malle; & Deunlson Stock Co. present "The Easiest Way" week of 30. '^Deep Purple" Oct. 7 and week. "The Virginian" week of 14. Nioksi, (J. Fred Lorelt, mgr.)—Bill tor Sept. 30-Oct. 2: The Franklins, Eugene Powers and company, and Four Mayes. For 8-5: Howell and Howell, \V. B. Patton and company. Lew Brlce, Frank Parker and company, and pictures. PnsMian (N. Demarra, mgr.)—Motion pictures, three changes weekly, to good business. Beoauwat (Twomey & Demarra, mgrs.)—Mo- tion pictures, to good business. YlOTOBIA (A. A. Kellmann, mgr.)—Motion pic- tures and Illustrated songs, to good business. Pastimb (Joseph Blott, mgr.)—Motion pictures, to good business Notbs. —John It Olddcld, better known among the show people as "Harney," has resigned bis position as niantiger of the Nickel, and will short- ly take up his residence In San Frauclsco, Gal., where he Intends to enter the show business again. Mr. Oldfleld has been In charge of the Nickel Theatre ever since lt opened several years ago, snd has made hosts of friends In and out of the profession. His decision In the matter was canned by Ihe 111 health of Mrs. Oldfleld. The proprietors and employees of the Nickel ten- tered blm a banquet on the stage after the per- formnnce Thursday night, Kept. 20, and presented him dith a very hand>ome present. J. Fred Lovett. of Porrldence, It. I., will succeed Mr. Oldfleld as manager. Lynn, Mitaa. — Central Square (James II. Donovan, mgr.) moving pictures and Illustrated aongi continue to draw crowded bouses dally. Ar- rangements are nearly completed for equipping the house with a big musical novelty. LTNN (Jeff Oallan, msr.)— Buslm-ns continues big. A high class vaudeville company Is here for week of 30. Oltmi'U (A. E. Lord, mgr.)—Great business continues. The vaudeville bill tor 30 and week Includes: The Three Whalens, Laverne Barber, Mattle l/ockart, and the Four Mayo*. AuoiTuniux (Mark A Morlson, mgrs.)—"The Deep Purple" week of 30. "The White Sister" week of Oct. 8. Oomiqui (Al. Newlisll, mgr.)—The latest pic- tures and tliustrnted songs, to capacity business. Dreamland (Samuel Grant, mgr.)—Many nov- elties lu plcturea, to eicellent business. Pastime (K. A. Loud, mgr.)—Plcturea and songs. Dsbau, CLirroNnALE (Thomas II. Cullen, mgr.) —Good business with moving pictures. Notes.— Will Setron, who plsyed at tbe Lynn Theatre week of 23, closed his engagement hero and returned to New York City, whore be will rest for a short time. Mr. Setron contemplates retiring from active work for a time to look after some private Interests Wm. P. Oonnery Jr., sou of the mayor, and Mrs. Oonnery, known as Antolnnette Le Gault In the profession, sppeared at the Lynn Theatre week of 23 and were given a great reception by frlcnda Eaale B. Lynch, of Salem, who has been singing at the Olympta Theatre, this city, closed her engagement there 2B. Mias Lynch Is soon to become the bride of Frederick Farrlngton, a member of the Ware Glee Club, of Marblehead... ...The Eight Texas Tommy Dancers, who appeared at the Olympla week of 28, made a greit bit with their novel entertainment. Lowell, Mnss.—Opera nouse (Ralph Ward, mgr.) Yiddish Players Oct. 2, "The Bobeinlun Girl" 0, Grentore and his bund 0. Keith's (Will H. Stevens, mgr.) —BUI tor week of Sept. 30: Robert Hodge and company, the Four Prevosts, Plpplno, Lorlng-Pnrquette and company, Held Sisters. Commodore Tom, Oomeblss Brothers, and Carson sml Wlllard. Mesk. Sq. (James Carroll, mgr.)—BUI for 30 and week: Marie Horton and company, Cheater Boner, the Bounding Three, Dorothy Van Vilier, and Countess De Lafayette. •■■' • Academy (Ed. Church, mgr.)—BUI for 80 and week: Mlgnon, Frosee, Looney and Clement, Mur- phy and Broderlck, and pictures. ..: Plathodss (K. Weston, mgr.) —The Drama Players present "When Knighthood Waa In Flower" 80 and week. "Before and After" week of Oct.-7. . _ Note. —Tbe Star Casino Is to open In tbs near future, under the management of William T. Howler. ludepcndene feature pictures and illus- trated songs will be the attractions. Tannton, Man,- Park (Marie Reams, mgr.) "The Bohemian Girl" Oct. 4. Casino, Stab, Columbia and Nickel, moving picture houses, continue to do good business. Notes. —The Music Hall opened under syndi- cate management Sept. 28....Manton Chambers, of tbls city, has joined the "Officer 080" Co. Buffalo, N. V.—Star (P. 0. Cornell, ingr.) Mme. Naxlmovn, In "The Marionettes," Sept. 30- Oct. 2; "The Pink Lady" 3-B, John Hyams and Leila Mclntyre, In "The Girl of My Dreams," 7- 0; Wm. H. Crane, lu "The Senator Keeps House," 10-12. Teck (.Messrs. Shuuert, mgrs.)—"Bunty Pulls tho Strings" Sept. 30 and week, "C. O. D." week of 7. . „ Shea's (M. Shen, mgr.)—Bill for week of 30: "The Eternal Walts," Zelda Sears and company. Mario and Dunn, Kitty Traney, Primrose Four, Linden Beckwltb, Oielghton Brothers, and the klnetograph. . . .... Majestic (J. Laughlln, mgr.)—Tills city's newcBt theatre, located nt Pearl nnd Genesee streets, will open Oct. 7, with "Mutt and Jeff" ns the ottrnetlon. The decorations arc In old ivory -and rose. The house will accommodntc 2,800. The Shea Amusement Co., builders and lessors, have furnished- a sumptuous home for Stair It Hnvlln attractions. , Aoadbmt (H. M. Marcus, mgr.)—BUI for week of 30: Hnrold McAullffe. May Burns, Colonlnl Montrose Troupe, Ihe Quaker Girls. Msrello Brothers, BImcl, Rena Arnold, Dan Mason and company, Rlchnrd Hnnlon. and Price and -Price. CoLUMniA (Charles Bowe, mgr.) — Features will be offered here Wednesday nnd Friday; Oct. 2 and 4. The owners of this bouse, Fred Ullman and Louis Wile, who also control Edlsonla, Im- perial. Colonial, and have an Interest In the Fam- ily, have been meeting with gratifying aoccess 'gabdkn (M. T. Mlddlcton, mgr.)—Clark's Run- away Girls week of 80, to be followed by Al. Beeves* Beauty Show. . _ . . . _ Lafayette (0. M. Bagg, mgr. I—Oriental Bur- lesquers week of 80, Zallah's Own Oompnny fol- Co'nvbntion HAW (H. L. Meech, mgr.)—Asso- ciation of Fashions 30 and week. TJflea, N. Y.—Majestic (Ford Anderson, mgr.) business Is good. Primrose A Dockstders Mlaitrvla Sept. W. "X»e Bow « KIllaYnej" HERE AND THERE LN BURLESQUE 1913-1913 «™BARRETT & DUNN" FBUICIPAI. COMBDY AND STRAIGHT. With Moulin Rouge Co. Cha& Baker and Bertha Gibson AUTHOR, ACTOR AND PRODUCER 80VBRBTTB WITH TEDDY BIMONDS AUTO GIRLS LOVEY MARY GREENE THB ANNA HELD OF- BURXESQUE, with the- Monlln Ro«B* "The Boys Bemad the Lawgha" WATSON and COHAN With MISS NEW YORK JR. MYSTERIOUS VALDO JJEiS and IRVING HAY 8t Si. h ! With MISS NEW YORK JR. EDDIE D. OOLLINS STARRING FOR Oharlaa Panlela, Ita "Whirl of Mirth.' JUDGE J. Theo Murphy Holding court with Dante's Daughters, GEO. F.HOWARD Al Ml.AH HEMLOCK WITH DIXON'S BIO REVIEW TOD BROWNING FLAYING OPPOSITE EDDIE COLLINS WHIRL OF MIRTH CLYDE J. BATES Character Comedian—Whirl of Mirth DICK MADDOX CHARACTER COMEDIAN. with "LADY BCOOANEERS" HARRY STEPPE THAT HEBREW GENT. With TOE LADY BUCCANEERS. HUGHIE BERNHARD With Tom Mlner'a BOHEMIANS ANNIE 60LDIE Character Songs With the LADY BUCCANEERS Clara Gibson THE ELECTRIC SOUBRETTE Wl'h the Lady Bucoaneera MAY YTJIR PRIMA DONNA. With "PACE MAKERS." NINOI.K With WINNING WIDOWS Direction of MAX SPIKOKL. BACK IN BURLESQUE But not In the bock line, JOE DIXON JUST JOINED THE "ORIENTALS" HARRY LE VAN With Dixon's Big Review HYDE & BEHMAN AMUSEMENT COMPANY Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. STAR TUEATRB Brooklyn OAYETY THEATRE Brooklyn OAYETY THEATRE I'IIImIiuw STAR AND DARTER Chicago NEWARK THEATRE Newark, N.J. WITH THE COLUMBIA BURLESQUERS 8th Ave. Then. • - Lady Buccanetrt Bowery - - Duckling* Miner's, Bronx - - - • Auto Girl* Miner's, Newark, • Star* of Staoaland M on a Raymond THE 1)10,000 BEAVTV With MATT. KENNEDY'S T1QER LIME?. Harry COLE and HASTINGS Anna (WHITE HAWK> 9 ^^L m (RED FEATHER) With MATT. KENNEDY'S TIOER LILIES. . Harry Fields TUB HEBREW FUNSTER Prlnolpal Comeolan with the MERRY MAIDENS. Geo. F. "EZERIAH SLOCUlf." RURAL EXPERT CROM ONOLOQI8T. MERRY MAIDRNS. With the MOULIN ROUGE CO. Lee Sisters and Willie Mack Entertainers In Hongs nnd Dancti. With THE MOULIN KOUOE CO. JOHN E. RILEY "THE BVMPINO IRISHMAN.** T. W. DINKINH' YANKEE DOODLE OIRLS CO. JOHNNY MURRAY DALE and HARRIS MAX SPIEGEL'S ('(ll.l.EOB OIRLS. Reese and Mitchell Featured with THE DAZZLEH8. BOB DEMING CHARACTER COMEDIAN Mlner'a "Ainorlcavna.** VIRGINIA KELSY PRIMA DONNA With FOLLIES OF THE DAY. Ralph Rockway THE CARUSO OF BURLESQUE With THE NEW CENTURY OIRLS 1V1!*-13 BLANCH BAIRD PjSjsj her "Stars of Stageland." BACK ON THE JOB JOE EMERSON "THE BUM" With COLUMBIA BURLBS<*.UBRS. ESTABLISHED 1890 DENTISTRY TO THE BURLESQUE PROFESSION. SPBCIAL RATES AND EASY PAYMENTS. All work guaranteed. DR. L. N. SUSS, M7 Qmnd St. Weat of Bowery, NEW YORK. 'Pliona 8710 Spring. EUGENE WEST - — AND — CATHERINE HENRY <<DI A ffcj *-> *_* wr »» A I lay In 1 Aet By CATHERINE HENRY Now a feature with Sim Williams' "Girls Prom Joyland" CO. Bisgeat Dramatic Sketch lilt In the hlHtory of Burlesque. Oct. 1, W. H. Orane 2, "Tbo Woman" 3, "Schoel Days" 4, S. Huui'MiT.—Good business. Hill fur week of Sept. 30 Includes: Itcmauy Opera Company, Ix* White and George I'crry, Wilbur Sweatmau, Ad- ler and Arllne, Adnlr and Daliu, Keisinau and Gores, and Manila and Willis, HiiTOFHOua (J. P. Qulnn. mgr.—Bill for mfk of 30: Mr. and Mrs. Dotibjr Talcol, "Murplianle," Fanny Kondeller, Htslfy and Ward, nnd others. LiwmiBfl.— The Mldnlgbt Maids and plcturea week of 30. Amiaubba. —I'lctiircs. OaniBiiM,—I'lcturea, Qbh. —ricturcs. Nora.—Paid Caieneure snd eompsny are meet- lag with success In Little Kails and surrounding towns. Albany, N. Y, — Ilarmanus Bleecker Nail (Edward M. Hart, ragr.) "Tbe Melting Pat" Sept. 300ct. 2, Gertrude ilnfTmaun, 4 and 5, III licr new rarue, entitled "t'nmi Broadway to Paris," will be seen for the first time on any stage. BunaK (Jns. II. Rhoades, mgr. I—How Hrilell'a London Belles S»pt. 30-Oct. 2, Rlch'a Jolly Kolllis 3-5. Ltbic (Lyric Eililbltlon Co.. leasee).—^Tbe oiien- Ing attrsctlon nt this house wns Hansen A Mum- mer's French Ileautlca Ilurlesqners. and rcry good altendarce was noticed all during the week end- ing Sept. 28. Procwb'b (Howard Graham, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and morlng plcluren. SinF.H-rir. (Emit Dckl.es, mgr,) — Continuous TsuderUle and morlog nlctnree. Geneva, N. Y.—Opera House (B. II. Out- aladt, mgr.) "One Day" Sept. 28, "lie Fell lu Love with Ills Wife" 30. Tbmii.ii (F. O. Pierce, mgr.) — Pictures nnd high clcss niuslcul turns, afternoons ami evenings, to good houses. . Motion Wormi. — I'lclures and variety ovcry evening, to satisfactory business. Stab (Daniel Deegan, mgr)—Pictures every evening, to good busluess. Omaha, Neb.—Brandels (E. J. Monagbau, mgr.) "A llnchelor's lloneyimiou" Sept. 2l)-Oct. 2, "The Traveling Salesman" 2-4. Botd (Frank Phelps, mgr.)—"Tbe Rose of Panama" Sept. 2l)-()ct. 2. OATvrr (K. L. Johnson, mgr.)—For week <if Sept. 20, Mam Howe's Ixive Makers. Kbuo (0. A. l'rsnke, mgr.)—For week of 2v, Folllea of Ibe Dsy. Ilirronaoiia (K. L, Johnson, mgr.)—BUI for week of 20: American NewslKiys' Quartette, Adslr and Adair, Loulne De Fnggl, Huglies Musical Trio, Mlehelsen anil I.ee, and moving pictures. Oni-iiKUM (Win. P. Byrne, ingr,)—Bill for week of 20: Mountain Ash Male Choir, Mrs. Louis James, Mignonette Kokln, Wilt Dillon. O'Meer Sisters and company, "A Day at the Circus," Godfrey and Henderson, and moving pictures. „ . ; Noras.—The Fall festivities of the Knights of Ak-Hsr-Ben, Sept. 25-Oct. B, promises to ecllosc all former years The I'athe Company of New Ynrk are taking nlout two hundred and flfly reels of Ihe daylight parades ami tbe electrical psrado at night, week of Sept. 30. jjjjjCtjjjC ncw$. MDITW SATISFACTORY. l'resldont J. Herbert Mack, Secretary 8am Scrlbner nnd Charles H. Waldron. the censor committee of the' Columbia Circuit, returned from tbelr tour of. Inspection In the West Inst Wednesday, after aeclng all of tbe shows and theatres. President Mack expressed his entire satis- faction with. tho general condition of the. wheel, especially his delight with the spirit of advance shown by all the franchise hold- ers. In acting In thorough accord with the Instruct'ons Issued at the beginning of Ihe season. Tho shows are built along high'"lass lines, and only four In the entire r/Leel needed Immediate revision, which they are now undergoing. Those who up to now have had mediocre productions, depending on the'Old. titles to pull them, through, have learned from the newer school of producers that It pays to give the public their money's worth. ' , The Loulsvllle-IndlAnapolls. deal, 'while practically settled, la not yet signed, several matters concerning the .houses affected re- maining to be settled'. The Eastern wheel will simply shift from Louisville to.'Indinn- npolls, but the Western wheel, by cutting out Indianapolis, would have another lny-off. . ., ■ ' SAYS WILLIAMS TO WATSON. "Mr. W. n. Watson— "My Dear Old Boss and Friend: Permit me to congratulate you on your new and beautiful theatre which t Just had .the'pleas- ure of playing for three days; and closing here to-night to threo nice days' business. They were three of tho most pleasant days that I have spent In many years of my travels over the Empire Circuit. "I wish to compliment you on the stuff that you selected to take care of your beauti- ful playhouse, and sincerely hope) tha't the Empire Circuit will find many more auch energetic malingers as you arc; "Wishing you all the vory best of success In your handsome playhouso that you de- serve so much credit for. and only hope that nil shows will do as well as I have doho tho last three days of this week,' and also give the same satisfaction that my show, the Girls from Joyland, did. "With best wlshos, and hoping that you aro doing a good business on tho road with your llcef Trust. I remain, yours very truly, Sim Williams,' 1 s EMPIRE'S STAFF. Home staff of tho Km pi re Theatre, Itrook- lyn, N. Y. u Is as follows: Ocorgo McMunus, manager: P. D. 'Mitchell, treasurer; J. Craw- ford, assistant treasurer; Jos. Samuels, mu- sical director; Ocorgo II. Miller, stage mana- ger; A. J. ltoborts, electrician; C. L>. Smith, property man; limll De Castro, advertising ngent; William Hllgontocrg, doorkeeper; John I'ay, doorkeeper; Frank Smith, chief usher. a ' ' OERTIB HAVES' NEW ACT. Gertie Hayes has an entirely new act with tho Follies of the Dav this season, and tbe concensus of opinion Is that It Is the classi- est nnd best costumed act In burlesque. Among Miss Hayes' changes are a handsome white full dress suit, then to lavender, and the last a black dress outfit. . ' B CORINNO DE FORREST A HIT. Corlnnn Do Forrest, prima donna with tho Moulin Rouge Co., received n number of floral offerings whllo playing Ihe lumplre, Newark, N. J., lost week. Corlnne, In her union suit, wns a feature that tho Newark papers devoted plenty of space to Inst week. s DAVE MARION CLEAN IS G UP. Dave Marlon la going right along cleaning up everything In sight Dave Is making past house records go by. the boards, and setting up now llgures. Treasurers working overtime nnd houso managers looking l» Miirlnii to pack them In. s I WINNING WIDOWS TO RE-ORGANIZE. Mar Spiegel will ro-organlzo his Winning Widow Co., and a number of changes will he miiiio In the cast. Irving ' Geur and Deep Stuff Mi'Kee havo received tbelr two weeks' iioilfc. nnd It la reported that, Charles Hurk- hurt will leave tho enst In Hoboken. GVS HILL'S SUIT. - In the suit 'brnught by Otis 11111 against Wlmlon & Mnrtull for Infringements on tho cartoon diameters nf "Mutt and Jeff," used In tho Whirl of Mirth, decision has been held over until Oct. 4. ■ i s AiniAiiK Ai.i replaced Joo Barrett, with the Follies of tbe Day, lu Minneapolis, Minn. Joe Barrett was compelled to close on ac- count of losing his voice. Gbrtib Dh Mii.t closed with the Girls from tho Great Whlto Way, and was signed by Harney Gerard, and Joined tbo Orlentuln In Montreal, Can. . . ■ ' ' Haiinky. GgRAnn reports that his Follies uf the Day broke all records In Bt. Paul, Minn. TltB OtJBKNH l>lr Till) FlILIKH IlKIUIHIlK Is now O. K., nnd reports from Louisville, Kyi, state that tbo show did capacity business. A wtgnoiNii was celebrated at Miner's Um- pire, Newark, Sept. 24, The happy pair were "Jac" Grey and Jesse Trout. Miss Grey Is a member of the chorus of the Mou- lin Ilougo company, nnd Trout la a non- professional. At tbo close of tho perform- ance the orchestra played tho wedding' march from "Lohengrin," una showers of rleo came from tho flies. An elaborate supper fol- lowed at one of Newark's restaurants. "Wii.i.ih" Mack, tho clever diineor and coon shouter nt. Miner's, Newark, lust week, with the Moulin Kougo Hurlesquers, In his set with the Lee Ulsters, was the hit of the hill. Mack wns kept busy shaking hands with old friends before unci after the show. "Tub Ciminthv Htohh" wns opened, to ; Hie public Inst week at Miner's Empire, Newark, after the regular performance of the Moulin Ilougo company. Mnny vntunblc nnd useful presents were distributed to those of tho au- ditors whose- names were selected by three members of the chorus. "The Country Store" will lie n weekly feature at Miner's here- after, 011 Tuesday nights. 'I'm: innle members of the Bohemians. In- cluding Cliff Storm, Andy Gardner, Ilughlo Bernard, Sam Lewis, Frank AliHtln mid Ham Green, were scheduled to play hull nt the newsboys' and messengers' benefit, at Indian- npolls, od Sept. 28, In costume. Siiinhy I, IIankin wns awarded a verdict, Sept. ID, against Dainty Diane, for salary as inn ringer on Inst season's engagement. Judge Conrad presided. Vicroii V. Vahh, nctor, nnd manager nf Kcely it Saxton's Jersey Lilies Co.. writes that tho show Is doing nicely, plnylng one nlghters throughout the Middle West, and business Is good. They carry n chorus nf twelve girls. Tho principals arc:" Mike Keel v. Wm. IC. Hnxton, Harney Duffy. Victor V. ViiHH, Kitty lined, Mildred Claire nnd "ChouceolB." The sliign carpenter, lender and principals are all union members. Joe Barnes Is lire veteran abend. Mit.i.ir He Lkon Is -billed as nn added at- traction with the Gaiety Girls Co., at tin* Olympic, New York, this week, but did not show. 1'iiaiii.hh L. IIim.8. father of Harry IHIK wllli the Grv Mnmiuernders,. died Sept. 14, at Washington, D. C, and wns burled IT, at the Prospect Cemetery, In that city. ' HI ; J*.IU£a. >r.» ', O ii. i'. L «t*Ha I . <- i- J'-*-* v n f|. ,'J!»"