The New York Clipper (October 1912)

10 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. OOTOBEH 12 Managers and Agents is . Take Notice! GEO. F. HATES -AT- Robe MINER'S BRONJ Comedian fnSEn DESIG NING ENGRAVING 082 undo 84 Grand St. Brooklyn, If. Y. Ti'i. -am Btagg. Nsvr York Ofllee, /**<i»m nnM ,. Hot Droalwtv company T ei. omi anew. IDE COIIMK WIDOWS 7UK DIIUS Htllfl KKIO. (EASTERN) COLUMBIA, NEW YORK, OCT. T. With t new book, by George Totten Smith, following along the Unci of the original pro- duction, this show gives good satlnfactlon and many laughs. The retired pawnbroker It now the only suitor for the college widow's band. An annt In expected to nrrlve from Paris to chaperon the girts, nnd as hIio falls to come, the Janitor of the college Is filed ip by the boys to represent her. The first scene Is the college reception hall, and the second shows the deck of the "Jolly Unla" on her trip to Paris. Many bright linen stand out, and the music, by Paul Rubens, la tuney. Abe Reynolds, In the Hebrew character, employed his proline fun making talents to advantage, and Dan Coleman, as the Irish Jimltor, entering with a large trunk, which is couldn't get rid of for a while, worked his funny countenance with a laugh In every line. As the aunt, Mr. Coleman put over a legiti- mately funny Impersonation without overdo- ing and without trying to be effeminate, with great kaugh-gctting result. Hay Florins Linden was the widow, charm- ing and refined In dress and manners, and with a sweet singing voice, employed to ex- cellent advantage In her numbers. Including "I Am the College Widow," "I'll Sit Right on the Moon," "Keep Away from the Fellow" and "Somebody's Coming to Town." Sho also simulated a nice, refined souse on board the ship. Miner's Bowery, Oct. 7. Tho Girls from Reno opened at the Bowery, Oct 7, to a good house. James Madison seems to have put the right stir on the first part and burlesque this season, as in serving the burlesque patrons with the kind of ma- terial they like. He has Interpolated a num- ber of new bits that arc good, and extremely funny, and the show from beginning to end holds attention. The cast has been nicely drafted, headed by Mike Collins, who plays the part of Ilruno Beerhelster. a funny Ger- man comedy role, and he Is always ready to take a chance, and generally gets In bad. Collins has a good voice, and pnt over his numbers well, and knows how to deliver the giggle stuff. Harry Campbell plays opposite to Collins, and, as Dennis Rellly, who Is always looking for fifty and fifty, gets much comedy out of the Irish part Joe Nelson, as a straight, pleased. Al. Borger gave a very good performance as a "mama's boy," and his -work as an Italian must be marked down as a hit Lew Reynolds looked and played the Bow- ery bum part to the Bowery fans' delight. Jeanette Young looked well as the prima donna, knows how to read lines, and her beau- tiful singing* voice made her a hit Mar- garet King, In the soubrette role, romped along In good form and showed class. Dolly Fields made ber debut In an Ingenue role, and captured the boys right off the reel. Dolly has the making of a great little GRAND OPERA HOUSE WINNIPEG. MAN. PEOPLE FOR PERMANENT STOCK TO OPEN MONDAY. OCTOBER. 28 YOTJNG OTQEmJE LEADING WOKAl? -with experlenoe, wardrobe and a reputation; YOUITO LEADING MAN, Two Handsome Young Actresses for juveniles and light ooxnedy roles; a thoroughly competent CHAKACTEB ACTRESS, a LIGHT OOMEDIA1T, two Clever Character Actors and a Stage Manager who plays responsible busj. ness. All must have wardrobe, and stock experience. Fares paid from Hamilton to Winnipeg, including sleeper. Address, stating salary, with particulars and photos. CO. H. SUMMERS, Mountain Theatre, Hamilton, Out., Canada. EUGENE KERRAN BEAD. Eugene Kem.in, one of the best known the- ntrlc&l men In thUs country, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, at the George Washington Unlveisity Hospital, In Washington, D. C, a victim of Bright'» disease. Mr. Kernan had been 111 for several years bat It was only two weeks ago that his condition become serious, lie was born in Baltimore, Md.. Feb. 20, 1834, and was the son of the late James and Anastasla Kernan. His brother, James Lawrcbcc Kernan, Is one of the hest known men In the Maryland city. When but four- teen years old Mr. Kernan became a sailor, and he worked his way up until he became master of a sailing vessel, and during his career as a sailor he visited 1 almost every port in the world. At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Kernan became a purchasing agent for the Federal Army, and he served In Ibis capacity throughout the war. At the close of the war he returned to Baltimore, and, with bis brother, became Interested in the old Haiti- STOCK jN E WS_ INA LEHR STOCK NOTES. 'Ina Lehr still continues to do a record breaking business in Texas, and company is giving wonderful satisfaction. Every mana- ger claims Miss Lehr's company as being the best organisation of its kind that ever visited Texas. MIbs Lehr carries all special scenery and paper for each play. Roster Is as fol- lows: Ina Lehr, Madeline Price. Leila Nell- son, Mrs. Edwin Soutbers, Mrs. Miles A. Rccd, James J. Craig, EdwTn Sou there, Miles A. Reed, Billy Melbourne, Norman Selby. Willie Lehr and Master Kayaor Lehr. Music is by flcnor and Senortta Allan and Othelia Gon- lalcs. STOCK AND PICTURES. J. M. Dnbbs is advertising for dramatic people to play a week in theatres and ta pose a week In moving pictures, alternaielt Good practise I '* . Otis Olitbs and his Drama Plaibu have opened stock at the Majestic Theitro Bockford, III., and report excellent bttsincV The company Is presenting two royalty plajj each week. In support of Mr. Oliver irr Charles Dalley. Ed. Williams, Richard Hot- man, E. L. Baldwin, H. Cnltes, Cbas. Mite) Rny Taylor, Evelyn Dc Folllart, leads; Kitb- erlne Bond, Lnella Baldwin, Georgia Jones and Lillian Bnrkhardt. The company will remain In Rockford all Winter. Mr. Oliver Is urranging to present his "Snider and the fly" Co. over the better vaudeville circuits, opening Oct. 21. WATERS AT CLOWN NIGHT. Tom Waters will preside at the next V. C. G Clown Night, Oct 16. BROADWAY theatre Tur DAlT^rDQ DDATUETDC" US| C fti B < BLDG., 1441 Broadway I Pit PlWWifciraO OT\\J I n^lTd COMPANY HVHTEBS FOR ALT, DEAREST MEMORIES L0VIE DEAR HELLO, MISTER MOON | YOU'LL WANT MY LOVE & h E.T{£ | WEST VIRGINIA DANCE <Bomg) ADOPTED CHILD Walter Johnson, as the pawnbroker's son, was a lively college boy, there with the string for "papa." Johnny Dale and Murray Harris were two chipper college chums, and when It came to acrobatics and dancing in their numbers, gave excellent account of themselves. Jennie Ross and Miss Beatrice, as Molllo McCabe and Nellie Brcexc, respectively, were well cast. Alma Bauer, as the roal aunt from Paris, looked well in black, nnd song well In several numbers. Joseph Wright was a good steward. The costumes throughout the show, start- ing with the Greek gowns worn by the girls for tho opening chorus, were rich and showy, spangles and other rich trimmings being used in profusion. The numbers Included: "I'm the Popular College Boy," "That's What They All Bay," comic verses by Dan Coleman; "At the Yld- (Usbcr Ball," by Abe Reynolds, with charac- teristic donees and lively work by the girls; "Islo of Man," by Johnny Dale; "You're My Baby." by Walter Johnson and Jennie Ross. "The Merry Minstrel Band," with the com- pany In white minstrel salts and yellow vests, concluded the first part, with baton exercises by Walter Johnson. "The Crazy Rag" was well done by Miss Bauer, In the second act. "As Long as tho Shamrock Grows Green," by Mr. Colcmnn and Miss Bauer, had several rousing encores for the beautiful melody; "Brlcur Back My Bonnie to Me" was well done by Jennie Boss and Walter Johnson. ' "Beatrice" offered her violin specialty, and scored successfully with her solos, Including classic songs, rags and rhapsodies, along with the suitable movements. Tho chorus: Berdlc Belts, Lorotta Dale, Florlno Linden, Bert Clark, Nellie Beyer, Kntherlne Beyer, Mnmle De Mnycr, Bonnlo Btarrott, Jessie Kakcr, Jessie Stanton, Mabel Alexnndcr. Olllo Do Mar, Poppy De Mar, Mabel Stnnloy, Nellie Lawless, Cleo Lewis, P.llnoro Bully, May Reed, Nora filler, Edna Alexander. _ . Staff for Max Spiegel: Harry H. Hedges, immager; Dan Colemau, Btage director; Sax lYlirnian, musical director; Harry Bailey, f.tngo carpenter; Al. Marshall, electrician; Steve Connolly, master of properties; Mrs. l'lvnn, wardrobe mistress. performer, and will surely be beard from later on, Arthur Lorcntz changed In several char- acters and made a good Impression. For the first part. "Guy Life In New York," by James Madison and Mike Collins, the setting showed the Interior of Beer- helster's Drug Emporium. A good singing, handsome and shapely cborus worked up the different numbers throughout the first part In hit form. The numbers Include: ' Phe Girl Behind the Man," by Marguerite II. King; "On a Boautlful Night, Jeauetto Young; "The Reno Glide,' T)ol]y Fields ; "Bring Back My Bonny." Joe Nelson; "I'll Ring a Ring Around Boslo," Jonnnettc Young nnd Jack Sullivan; "Sugar Lump," Mike L'oIHub, Harry Campbell, Dolly Fields and Marguerite King. "Don't Take Your Beau to the Seashore," Marguerite King; "I Want a little Loving," Mltke Collin and Dolly Melds; "The llar- Iht'h Beer," Al. Borger; "I'd Do As Much for You," Marguerite King. Mike Collins' parody singing specialty, introducing novelty cartoons and parodleR, was a big feature. "When the Band Plays" was a good finale offering. The burlesque, entitled "The Hotel Caba- ret," wns full of action from start to finish. Cabaret specialties by the different members of tbe company kept this closing offering right up to the speed limit. El Cleve, Vb« Scotch musician, made a hit with his masterful work on the xylophone, and was compelled to respond with extra selections. "Take Me Where the Wine Is Flowing," "The Ghost of the Goblin Man." "Arcadia" and "Lucia dl Ijnnracrmoor" were the song numbers In the burlesque. Special- ties were offered by Jeanette Young, Mar- guerite King, Dolly Fields and Nelson and Boise, The show Is handsomely costumed, and should continue as a money making attrac- tion, under the guidance of James Madison. Chorus: Gertie Wllenn. Ruth Mildred, Grace Cortes, Ethel Darling. Vlda Sopoto, Annn Walsh, Margaret Leslie. Lillian Em- iiicrctte. May Sherman. Marlon neuron, Elizabeth Brown, Jennie Clifford, Itbekla Dawson, Beraphluc Dasbwood. Alva Craw- ford, Lillian Owens, Vloh White, Helen Borger, Vlolettc Russell, Mildred Hlanclmrd. Olio. s Davb Maaion had the New York Fire Com- mlsslouer as guest at the Murray Hill, last week. 5C COLLINSasdMADISON "THE GWLS FROM RENO" "ATMs MIKE COLLIN8 The Show that's slotting tits money on the akSkMBS Clrsult. more Opera House, which was destroyed by fire In 1870. A year later they built the Central Theatre, at which variety shows were played. This house later became known as the Monumental Theatre, which name it now bears. They later leased tbe Lyceum Theatre, which they continued to own nnd manage nntll a few years ago, when they sold ft to a theatrical syndicate. Mr. Kernan was known to tbe entire the- atrical profession, and was one of tbe most charitable men ever connected with the show business. Many a stranded actor was given a lift by htm. He was always kind and gen- tle, and commanded Hie respect and esteem of every one who knew him. During the twenty-six years that Mr. Kernan was ac- tively engaged In the theatrical business In Washington H Is said thut he never dis- charged an employee from his service. Services were held Monday morning, Oct 7, in the chattel of Lee's undertaking estab- lishment, by Washington Aerial, No, 125, of the Order of Eagles, of which Mr. Kernan was a life member, and high requiem mass was celebrated In St. Patrick's Church. The body was shipped to Baltimore, where the Baltimore Lodge of Klks took charge of the Interment In Bonnie lirae Cemetery. e FLORENCE MILLS AS ALMA. Florence Mills, the well known, burlesque prima donna, and famous for ber excellent work with Fred Irwin's Gibson Girls, Max Spiegel's College Girls, and last seuBon with Jack Singer's Bchman Show and Jake Golden- berg's Winning Widow, Is evidently as big a success In farce or musical comedy as she has been with Columbia amusement attrac- tions. MIsb Mills Is this season with L. Lawrence Weber's "Alma, Where Do You Live?" In which production she Is handling the title role. I Tub Bio Four (Eddie B. Collins, Tod Browning, Clyde J. Bates and Oeo. Tonnck) nrc putting It over with the Whirl of Mirth Co. Mr. Collins was there as tbe grocery boy, in "The Country Store," last week, at tbe Trocadcro, Philadelphia. Al. Breves, with his big Beauty Show, broke every known record for hurlesque re- ceipts on any one week, in tho history of Detroit, Mich. With advanced prices tho house was completely sold out for fourteen straight performances, beating the opening week nearly a $1,000. That "Gyp the Blood" "Junk" 1b getting many laughs In burlesque this season. Fannie Yunnan received many handsome floral pieces over tbe footlights, at the Co- lumbia last week. PLANS OF POLI'S PLAYERS. The Summer season of stock at Poll's, Springfield, Mass., closed with "Old Heidel- berg,' 7 Sept 28. Ruth Sheplcy, loading lady of the company most of the season, has the leading female role In "The Brute." Curl Brlckcrt, leading man has gone to the Hatha- way Stock Co., New Bedford. Edward J. Blunkall and Thomas Williams are to take up their residence in Bridgeport, Conn., where Poll is soon to have a permanent stock com- pany. Harry Andrew, the early part of tho season stage director, will also be with the Bridgeport company. Joseph Brooks claims tbe services of Stage Director Glnnlo Socola, for one of his productions. Maude Atkinson and James White arc to cast their lot with the ("Jnice Ilayward Stock Co. Leila Davis, Wilfred Lytell Harry Fisher, Louise Carter will take a short rest before beginning work for tbe season of 1012-13. EL CLEVE THE SCOTCH XYLOPHONE AHTI8T with onuit fuom itBN'o. DOLLY FIELDS THE YIDDISH BffiL, fill tie Fioiy SIMt With QIRLB PROM RBKO, JEANETTE YOUNG Prima Donnas With GIRLS FROM RENO. MANY IRONS, AND ALL HOT. In addition to having made the Girls from Reno one of the most prosperous shows on tho Empire Circuit this season, James Madison Is constantly turning out new and original acts for vaudeville top liners. For the past three years he bas written all of Joe Welch's witty Hebrew material, and bas lust made a contract to continue supplying him for the season of 1012-18. Mr. Madison Is also the author of Hooting and Francis' new sketch, "The Love Lostnge," whlsh has lust heen booked solid by the V. B. O. over their "big time," and last, but not least. Indefatigable James continues to publish Madison's Budget, now In Its fourteenth successful year, and he reports that the current Issue, Madison's Bndget No. 14, is by far the biggest seller In budget history. MAE LA PORTE TO PLAY "THE WHITE SISTER." Manager Joe McEnroe, of the Mae La Porte Stock Co., bas secured from the Lleb- ler Company ''The White Sister," by F. Marlon Crawford. Mr. McEnroe will make n complete scenic Ereduction of the play, which will be Miss a Porte's feature play for the rest of this season, and he also has secured the exclusive rights for the Central States. In the role of tbe White Bister Miss La Porte will have the strongest role she has ever undertaken, and each member of the company wlU be seen at their best. ■ s i KEITH STOCK NOTES. Minna Phillips, who for the past eight years was Corse Payton's leading lady at the Lee Avenue Theatre, opened at Keith's Grecnpolnt, this -week, In "The White Sister." The house Btaff of the B. F. Keith Crescent Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y., Is: B. F. Keith's Now York Theatres Co., owners; E. F. Albee, general manager; J. J. Maloney, assistant general manager: Walter J. Klngsley, general press representative; Crescent Operating Co., lessees; Low Parker, resident manager; Ar- thur J. Sheldon, treasurer. ■ I1REEN REMEMBERED. Stephen J. Breen, who recently won his promotion from manager of Poll's Bprlngfleld, Mass., house to his Bridgeport theatre, and who was In that city last week to see the close of the stock company, was surprised when Thomas William, In behalf of the mem- bers of the company and the house attaches, presented him with a i/nld watch. s ——^ "THE CRESCENT MESSENGER." Tho Orescent Utntnger (s tbe name of a bright and up-to-date weekly publication, edited by W. C. Masson, devoted to B. F. Keith's Crescent Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. The first Issue of The Orescent Messenger made Its first appearance last week, and was distributed dally to each Crescent patron, 'i ■ i THE OLYMPIC'S FUTURE. Cincinnati's Olympic Theatre, which is con- trolled by B. F. Keith, Is undergoing changes which the building Inspector directed. There Is a story out thnt the Holden Stock Co. la to be installed there. COLUMBIA CONCERT. The bill at the Columbia, New York, Sun- day, Oct 6, was thoroughly Interesting. The Dennett Trio, two young men and a girl, opened in a cornfield set, with a fence and cottage. "Let's Make Love" was a fair opener, with tbe girl singing good. She anng "Nancy Clancy" alone and scored will) a J;rotesque dance. The three finished strong n dancing. Luckle and Yost had a novelty In the sketch line, opening on the street with a lover's qoarrel. They partly make up ana adjourn to their respective offices, she as an operator, he as a clerk. She culls him up on the 'phone, disguises her voice, ami lie makes a date, When they meet In front ot the telephone exchange, more conversation, song and a good dance for a finish. Mies Luckle Is a neat little person, and Mr. Yost Is there with the presence. Smyrhe and Hnrtman have a fine act. tho lady starring things with "Docs Anybody Want a Wlfcf with good effect The cool- ing bag song, used by Mr. Smytbe, went over well, describing the impression made upon the victuals by the paper used in the bng. "Somebody's Coming to Town" served ttiem as a double number. "Before and Aticr showed difference between courtship ami mar- ried life. They showed a beautiful scrap be- tween a married couple. . Groh, Brock and company, sometimes tiw Mimic Four, two men and two ladles, line a lively sketch, wherein a bum barglarinv personates a visiting aunt. The Frenchman was well played. It all came out to Ik I dream. Tne •sushlo* encores arc obi itit. showlsr "Bowery Boy." "Old Kent Iload. "A Sfaatsh Dance" and ''English on Broad- ""rJr'ent Hayes gave «ve selections toiitnrtjM banjo picking, playlag the MMrtfe nn form. "Annie Laurie" w»s nwylcall rcn derei, and "The Egyptian Wiggle M" earned encores. .. __ ........i. Brown and Newman arc a showy TOW Mr. Brown In full dress, and Hkj.Nswjun showing lae form In several beautiful e°»™ "She sang "I've Got the Finest Man »«» good efect They combinedI forces " chorus of "When I Get You Alffi»*°fflSni with the latest patter. Their Texasi Tommy number was welf liked. Mr. Brown aluo stir prised by his tumbling feats. „-*«»> Bnssefl's Minstrels had five »«TPjrWg; era and singers working before o drop, sliow Ing a full minstrel troupe, Including l»' « chestra. In action. Fred Russell and ni» aids sir*"wen. Including "The Ssjd. oM* Desert." and "When Yon J**JJBL25»? Maggie" "Old Black; Joe.» "BUw»^™,,« a soag and dance a la Bobby *ew fc and some old time end talk, lncudlnr'^ Stolen Shirt." SSRSO&m! ^ n?"n,- soBg. was done with movlnr picture >" *™Ek ventriloquist, kg *taw »£ dummy who sings with &_q ffgg5 Y0 tf' Tllferd smokes. "That's How I ^ luinn) y got several encores. He also lets tbetm CJnonnn H. BtiKMBss Is organising a per- manent stock company for tbe Grand Oners House, Winnipeg, Man., to open Oct 28. The Flying Monlcks. tw<i ladles «»>; men. t» blue, have a casting act w l» doses all the latest spproTed tricks int Ing double and single somersaults, r«°j „ hand work, In finished manner. *'« H I — ARMSTRONG STCCNIlllR" f 0 *; |Et(r George Amstros* Is Mir •» th w h 0 ™ «' Garden. He succeeds Harry Fox, wu« return to vaudeville. .!•»