The New York Clipper (October 1912)

1* THE OT¥ TOM OLIVIER. OCTOBKK .") ISDEX TO OUT OF TOWN NEWS Arkansas Ooh>r«ik) CaHfo.-nla OodoccUch' Oanadt 11, District of Colombia Iowa. ;.•',. Illinois ,;. Indiana It, Keotacky Malae Mamti Mae/land. Mldfclliu.. Mi 7. Mltaonrl 7 Maasachusc tts 11 .New York...; 11 New Jersey. 16 Nebraska 7. 11 Ohio IB, 27 Pennsylvania 13, 10, 28 Koufh Carolina...... 18 lOTexasi... 7, 8fl U Tnroeiiace i in Vlriimu;. 1« 15 Wlspsnidn 10 10 Went Virginia 7 IS Waiting!*"" 10, 18 NEW VAUDEVILLE ACTS Ran* WtrUl and Coaupamy. Procxoji'h Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Sept. 30. Holding his audience Is a vise-like grip tor fully tea minutes, 1b exactly what Buss Wta/tal did at the Monday matinee here, when lie was seen In a very dramatic sketch, entitled "Lul" ("lie"). It was lila first ap- pearance In vaudeville, and Judging from bU success, vaudeville will claim LUu for some time to come. The sketch is one of tic teat and most powerful that Jus ever been aeen at this house, and tells a story of a murderer trying to escape the clutches of the law. He get* Into the apartments of two women of the world, irhe nave Just read of the murder be lias committed, giving a good description of tbc auirdcrcr. They faUed to recognise him at first, bat hit display of great wealtn and jewels finally arouses their suspicion. One of tbc girls keeps him well supplied In cham- pagne and Invites him to sleep, and In that condition aces a mark on his arm that cor- responds with the account of tbc murder that she has been reading. Hue calls the other girl, who informs the police. In the mean time the murderer awakens, and learn- big what she has done, kills her. The police put'In an appearance, both shooting at the same time, he killing the other girl and the policeman killing lilm. It is interesting; throughout, and holds the n l lent Ion from Btart to llnlsb. Mr. Whytal's portrayal of the murderer was a work of Art, and In the many heavy scenes that was leiiuircd of htm, gave an excellent perform- ance. Of bis supporting company, Sarah lllula was tbc most important, and her pcr- fnriounco ranks second only to Mr, Wbytul. I'lulrc Ilurku and Harry LIU ford were very capable In their respective roles. Jack. ■ i Frank Byron and Loulae Lansdon. I'uocTOK'g Firm avenue, Matinee, Sum. 30. Offering for tbc first time on any stage a Western comedy, entitled "Coyote Guasle," this clover and versatile pnlr Just barely managed to get over at the" Monday matinee here. While the sketch has some good ma- terlnl, It needs a little more action hnd less talk. It consumes twenty-flve minutes, on full stage, with abont five mlnntes of real action, nnd this credited to Mr. Byron's dude Impersonation. They are assisted by George Thomason and eight .pretty and shapely young ladles, who ably assist In the several musical numbers. More attention seems to have been paid In costuming and scenery, ns both showed that little expense ha* been spared. The sketch contains very little plot, the story telling of the' wanderings of Coyote Qussle, who has strolled on a ranch kept by n widow. Mere It seems to end wthout giving any particular reason for bis being there. Evidently It serves Its purpose, as It gives Byron an op- portunity for bis elever impersonations. The three musical numbers, each rendered by the three principals, could cosily be disposed of with the exception of the ono rendered by Mr. Myron, which took several encores. The girls, while having little to do, gave good ac- count of themselves when called upon, exe- cuting several dances In lively fashion. Miss Langdon looked charming In a handsome blue riding suit, while George Thomason looked and acted "dangerous" as Dangerous Dnn. Jaclt. s Frank Mills* Players, In "Live Wires." llaMMEHNTKLN'*, MaTINKK, SEfT. 30. In a sketch by Ivy Ashton ltoot, a little company composed of Rose Braham, Arthur Hall and Desmond Gallagher, presented a sketch, entitled "Live Wires)," here on Bept 30, The secne is a hotel office, and the princi- pal character Is the girl nt the switchboard. It appears that her brother ia about to bo arrested ou a cburge of usauulttng n man, This becomes known to a inan-about-town, who lias come to the office to engage u tele- phone. lie llirts with the girl, nud In an Im- pulsive moment kisses her. Sorry for bis in- sult to the girl, nnd ascertaining that her brother Is to visit her that day, also that the detectives have arranged to there make the arrest, he impersonates the brother, gets arrested, uud the brother, having been warned of what has transpired, has time to make bis "get-away." The detectives arc discomfited, nnd the girl accepts the Invitation of her brother's rescuer to n little supper. The sketch was finely acted, nud the Mon- day audience seemed to like It. Did Timer. Mabel Taliaferro and Company. Hahmekbtsix's, Matinee, Sept. 30. Her daintiness and cleverness as ao actress may bring a permanent success to Miss Taliaferro in her new presentation, "The tteturn of Tori San," and hex assump- tion of the character of a Japanese maiden is iirtistlr, and made Impressive Mi its pathos at the finish, still there Is the fault of too huprlcd a story, and the climax Is not satis- factory In its appeal to tbc sympathies of .an audience. The curtain rises upon one of tbc prettiest and most elaborate Japanese stage settings vnudcvlllo huH ever seen. It is the living room of Henry Mathews, a retired judge. His daughter, Molly (Miss Tullufcrro) has persuaded bcr father to transform the room to Its present Japanese form, as she expects the arrival of her flanco from Bun Francisco that evening. Molly also inveigles her futber Into per- mitting her to assume the character of a .Tupaneso maid, as a surprise to her sweet- heart upon his arrival. When the rnnn arrives he Is received by the supposed maid, and he is horrified at the resemblance between her and a Japanese woman with whom he has been living clan- destinely, In California. He supposes the woman bos followed blm from the far Hast, and he tells the supposed maul that ho id waiting his opportunity to make his con- fesaluai to Ms sweetheart. Molly is obliged to listen to nil the details of his laiton with the Japanese woman in California. The clhnnx arrives at tho end of his confession. Molly dismisses aim, au she removes her Japanese wig, and be departs to return to California. What Molly had Intended as a pleasant surprise for her sweetheart, brings her un- deserved trnhappmess. There were curtain calls at the final cur- tain, and lovely flowers were passed over the tootllgbts to the popular little actress. The program gives MIbs Taliaferro as the author of tbc playlet, which runs twenty-two minutes. Old Timer. Vera Michelena, Colonial, Matinee, Sett. 30. Vera Mlchelenu, late star of "Alma, Where Do You Live?" appeared la u repertoire of bongs nnd handsome costumes. We are glad to sec Miss Michelena back in vaudeville, where she -will take her place among the lead- ing comedians of the day. She puts over four songs of n semi-, lassiesl order, and ap- pears In three' costumes. Her voice Is 'wmy nbove what we arc used to hearing In vaude- ville, and the costumes she wears are gems In the millinery line. The third could easily he packed In a handbag, but tben Miss 'Michelena is so blessed by nature that wo do not blame her a bit. She holds the stage for fifteen minutes, and could add another song of the popular kind to advantage. Doo. i s The Fonr Runaways. Huirriu & Sbjamon'h, Sept. 29. Here Is a quartette net that is Just a little shy of a big time offering as It stands at present. The Fonr Runaways, made up of two straight, n Jew nnd a negro character, harmonize well enough, but their line of comedy Is a little antiquated. The Jew and iii-ero characters offered some very good .wooden shoe dancing that got a big hand. Their version of "My Hero," used as a con- versation number, was also well liked. With a little polishing up In the comedy line, tho net should have no trouble getting plenty of regular time. Olio. Taylor Granville nnd Laura Ttcrpont, In "The Systran." Keith's Union iShi «e, ErBSLMO. Kxrx. 30. New sets are being ■"pulkd" en us fre- quently these days, bnt this new one of Tay- lor Granville's is «s good, if not better, than any that this sterling performer has been seen. In In a long time. "The System" was conceived sod produced by Mr, Granville, and written tn collaboration with Messrs. Me- Cree and Clark. It Is finely produced in three scenes, and runs about forty-Ore min- utes. The story centres around three of the principals—Billy Bradley, a crook: <1 oldie, his gal, and Dugon, a detective. Dugon hi strong for Goldie, nnd he frames a case against Bradley, better known as "The Eel," whereby, he figures, bo can wlu the girl over If be puts tho crook "away.* The first scene shows the interior of a police station, and here Goldie Is questioned by the Inspector- about Bradley's movements on the night of the "haul," but Without suc- cess. Bradley Is brought In by. Dugon, bnt Inter the Inspector orders a dictagraph placed in Goldle'a flat and then discharges both, figuring; that tho Installed machine will col- lect the necessary evidence. "The Bel" leaves Goldie alono In bcr room while he goes out to "gather" enough cash to carry them to Chicago. During his.absence Dugsn enters tho room via the fire-escape, and vows hia love for Goldio And shows bcr a wallet full of cash that he ssjrs Is all "soft stuff." Goldie doesn't (all for the "spiel," however, and when "The Bel" returns he is covered with a gun by Dugon, and charged with the mur- der of a man who was found Just beforo Dugsn entered In search of the crook. But all Is cleared up when suddenly the poller burst into tho room, the concealed dictagraph is pointed out to Dagan by the police Inspector, and, baring him "with the goods,*' he Is put under arrest, while Goldie and "The Eel" are left free, but not broke, for the crook bad relieved Dugan of his wallet during the raid, and they pack for "Chi." Taylor Granville and Laura Pierpont did excellent work In their respective roles of "Tho Eel" and Goldie, while Clifford JJemp- scy, as tho grafting central office man. Is also worthy of a few good words. There Is not a weak spot during toe entire actlou of the playlet, and "The System" will continue to be a hcadllner on the "big show" for some time to come. It was a small riot here on tho above evening. Tot. Toon Navrsi la "The id Cemsaany, Calteage CoavehV HaJUisasTsix's. MAnara, Sept. 30. 'lam Nawn is one of the few represcotatve stage Irishmen left to this generation, •» a new character in which he appears is bound to deserFe recognition. Of course, Mr. Nawn's mellow brogue la preserved in his new character, which hi that of a college coach. The scene occurs In his home, and we are told that his only child (a daughter) has bees, refused permission to return to the home, owing to her father's objection to her pi of vision as an actress. The daughter returns, and in an interview with her mother, arranges to return when her father Is at home, as a lady wishing to rent their one vacant room. This is brought about, though we must be liberal In our belief that a father would fill to recognize his own daughter. The daughter has also arranged with her mother to again re-appear at the homo when her mother Is. to denounce her for continuing her stage life. The denouncement Is done In the presence of the father, who Immediately takes sides with his daughter, and it occurs to httn at the llnlsb that he has been the victim of a plot All Is forgiven, however, and the little comedy ends happily. Mr. Nawn's support was entirely com- petent. f)U Timer. Word nnd "VTcWbev. HaiTMMSTmma, MAxuugs, Sept. 30,' "" Ia a capital act, composed principally of expert dancing, these young men scored quite a nice little hit at their debut here Sept. 31). They opened with one Terse of a song and a few dancing steps, appearing in neat brown suits. One of the young men then did a Turkish dance, in flowing Oriental costume, followed by his partner in a "Tommy .Atkins" charac- ter, with a song and dance. The boys then went to a (inlab In correct dress suits, and put over a medley of danelug that brought them the applause in abundance. The boys should have no difficulty In dan- cing their way Into popularity, besides de- serving credit for the showy manner In which their act Is presented. Old ffM«r, «eaa SnaUfcu PnoCMa'S Fifth Avenue, Matimcc, Sept. 80. While the debut of Oean Smith, the well known animal painter, will not cause very ■much talk in theatrical circles, he Is due to remain In vaudeville for some time to come. lf« does all bis drawing in oil, the most interesting part ot his entertainment being the rapidity of oil his work. Ills first is that of tho bead of a horse, in which he consumes about three minutes, sod then converts this painting into a Kon'abcad. ills third is that of a Siberian tiger, and concludes his performance with a reprodue- tioa ot tbo famous race between "Salvator" nnd "Tenny," being assisted hy a phonograph record reciting the-poem, "Mow Salvator Won." Tho net runs about fifteen minutes, In one. Jack. Hilly Halllgan and Damn Bykes, KllTU's Union SquAOE, Evr.siso, Siu-i. 3d. Two clever' entertainers with tho male doing a good share of the work. The net opened with' him starting a song and being Joined by the girl about chorus time. Then they went to a bunch of refreshingly funny chatter, during which he pulled some stuff Unit appeared rather "deep" in spots for ue abovo evening's audience. They both have good enough singing voices and ease out tb« material of a song tat good style. "Matri- mony Rag" was one of tho belt by the man. They mako a neat appearance, work well to- gether, and live up to being billed as the natural born comedian and a pretty girl. About sixteen minutes, In one. Tod. » The Great Tornados. Colonial, Matincr, Sept. 30. Tho Great Tornados, a sextette of twlrlers and athletes, composed of fonr men nnd two women, made their metropolitan debut hero on Monday, and were unable to hold the house, In fact, they will have to strengthen their offering greatly lief ore It will attain the strength' nectary- to bring It on a par With other tumbling troupes now playing the big time. Tlsgjr oftvrlng shows nothing jicw. Seven minutes, full stage. Doc. The Bniasdell Trio. Colonial. Matin ««, Bkpt. 30. Tile ltiiinsdcil Trio, two women and n man, nppenr to be part of a troupe known some time ngn as the lUmsdell Sextette. They perform dancing figures together and sepa- rately. One of the girls offers some fair too dancing, nnd the other an Imitation of a French soubrette, which did not make a very big Impression. Their work seemed to be forced throughout, nnd the twelve minutes tbey held « full stage, In too long. Doc. Mrs. Laasrtry pudv Do Bathe), 1st "Helping the Caaae." Colonial, Matimkr, Skpi. .'to. After an absence of tour years, Mrs. Lang- try made her re-uppearance on the American stage at Keith's Colonial Theatre, Monday afternoon, Sept. 30. There Is a saying here in Ainiiric* that "They hover come back." Hut If Mrs. langtry has not proved the ex- ception to tho rule, she comes very close to It "Helping the Cause," with this cost, Is the offering: Lady Victoria do Vaudeville... .Mrs. Langtry Sir Martin Maggies...' C. it. Sevan Dr. Kradflcld Alfred Mansfield Wardress Mrs. Doming The scenery pIcU s a cell In an English prison. Mrs. Langtry, In a handsome full length black velvet coat And large black bat, Is ushered into this cell, where she Hods the matron. It seems she has offered herself ns a martyr to the suffragette cause, havlug luul her chauffeur throw a brick through a large window and telling an oatoer she did it She is given two weeks la Jail, having infused to pay the fine. ._ ..." She Is not pleased with Jail life, so sends for a. young doctor, whom she makes fall In love with her. Later the governor, of the prison follows suit The cell is fixed up like n sitting room, nnd ii gnine of bridge planned for the evening, when the chauffeur confesses be threw the brick, and everything Is off. It proved nn amusing sketch, holding the stage fur twenty-two minutes. Mrs. Istxigtry's aristocratic bearing and ber pleasing lhigllsh accent, made the sketch yo for a hit. Doo. Dawc Kladlcr. Hammkiirtkin's, Matiniu, Sept. 30. Appearing hero for the first Hme on Sept. 80, this young man, who relics solely upon his ability to whistle bis way Into fame nnd foT- tnne, made a favorable impression upon the patrons of "the corner." Ho is favored with a pleasing personality, and docs his whistling without tbe aid of his hands or mechanism of any kind. An improvement could be effected if Mr. Klndler could modulate bis whistling and avoid the sustained shrillness, thereby mak- ing his offering pleasanter to listen to. Old 'i'imer. Deodato. HAMMBnSTBIN'S, MATINVI!, Sept. 80. Tho programs announce this performer as tbe "Modern Buropcan Necromancer and Ma- gician." Ilcghinlag with the old time flrc-ettlng trick, Deodato followed with magic of a good order, easily proving that he Is an adept in bis line of work. Ho Introduced but one Illusion, and this, though performed In a cabinet, was well done and mystifying. The audience applauded him for tbe show- manship of his offering. old Timer. ,.- ,-'t>* r Flylnsr Rovers. IlAMafRBSTBiN'a, Matinkb, Sipt. SO. This act Is composed of two men, who ate decidedly expert in trapese work. While thc:fcats performed by them did not differ greatly from others In their line of work, they are finished In what they do, and put through their routine of stunts with a quickness of method that deserves commenda- tion, OUTimtr. Area Brothers. Columbia, Saw TonK, Sept. 29. This team use a beantlfal set of spangled drops, representing columns and arcbes and coat of arms, for their Soman gladiator acro- batic act, in which they displayed remork- able Btreagth. Their straight lifts and bal- ances in doable work was thoroughly novel. The heavier Aroo posed In a frame, showing wonderful muscular development that Ik renllr astonishing. Among their tricks was a rapid change of balance from hands to feet and back again.; OUT OF TOWN NEW IndtaaapoUs, la a.—Marat (Fred J. Dalle*. mgr.) Nell O'Brlea'S kUiiitwta Oct. «. 4. 0W- «ago Opera Co., la "The Secret: of Sasanae.' 12- BNOLisa'a (Ad. r. Miller, oagr.i— Souaa'a Balal Oct. 1, Oeoure Evans' Honey Boy Minstrels i. "Madame Sherry" 7. 8. „ , l'i*i (Aada-rsoa * Steele?. iagrs.»—Vaughmi dinner, In "Tbo Grain of Dust" week of Bout. -SO. *Ts* Country 3oy" weefc of Oct 7. Oolomul <Ho'<aen * Bdwarda, oagn.)— "The Girl From Toklo" week of Sept. 30. Ktmi'i (Ned 8, Hastings, mrr.)—Bill for week of SO Includes: Bert Leille, Booita, Joe Jackson, UcMabon and CHapelle, Harry B. Let- ter, Windsor Trio. Zcno, Jordan and Zeno, mid the Hurlsey Troupe. . „„. Qatstt (Dlale Amusement Co., nigra.)—Bill tor week ot SO: "Toe Musical Conservatory. Ullver and Gray, Shorty and Edwards, and Elsie Oaniella and company. , „ . KaiiiLX <H. Q. Argenbrlgbt, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and pictures. . „... Burma (H. K. Burton, jngr.)—Queens of MB Follea Bcrgere week ot 30, Watson's Beef IrrW week of Oct T. Baltimore, Md.—Fort's (Cbas. IM mgr.) Wru. Fiirouin. In 'Tbo Littlest!»»' Sept. :t0 and week. Wot. Hadie, to "The ktas Frac Home," Oet. 7 Olid wwtk. „,. Auoitcsium (Frank MeBrlue, mgr.> — Aim; I < KeUeracu's Show week of Sept 30. U '' Mao tell Oct 7 aad week. ., . ,_ .... ACADSarr (Ton's Dean, «agr.)— BUI for week of Sept. 30: nalllilny nnd Carltn. the Oreiit Kin* Nera, I.yrle Comedy Font, FMlev and •«■; Allen Slaters, Jeaile Marttn, and iwiuuud Stank, and company. __. . . . . Mastund (Jos. L. Kernaa. sigr.l—W» "J*' and week: Valerie Bersere and o*Sa*J*aa«i»ny MoUermott. LUllsB Ashley. Heat* sod BaysioiiI. the Great Alfredo. Hoaora and I* Prince, and Max's Bsrlesqao Olreas. , ..„,.,. Hoixtoav Bt. (William HI*. msT.l— 01." fcoaia" Bept 80 sad week- "June* Bon* in Mi» soorl" week of Oct T. . __ „_,„] (Hrsri (Wlillam nall.uf. ngr.l—The BWB} Maids week of Bept. 30. The fcxl Olrto Oct. I KmcwV (Opporc* Rife, mgr.l—Mlat War Tyi* Jr. mi of Bept. 80. Tim Wate! of MMtb •>■' VicToatA (Chas. K Lewta. »sT.)—M" •*J" and «rt«k: Alms. Msy aBjna. d sea ■■7*" ^.; Vcms-lieonctt tad compear. Mabel MOBtafBV comoanr. Femandfs and Ferooa, nnd Kleeirii-" Naw (Geo, Hrttilder. aagr.l—Bill fW J**.,!-' ,30: Oabaaet your Hnm« a >il Fnu"l"> " ^Itaody s4d*eonSoy,^Paal Oavalll. Fllton »..1 Mnthvi. •^jjaen, O'Brleo and company,,,.