The New York Clipper (October 1912)

10 THE 3STEW YORK CLIPPER. Octob er 19 "THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORK" A QR.AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTS LOOKING FOR HIT MATERIAL IN NEW YORK CITY "Casey Jones Went Down On the Robert E. Lee"!! The Sew idea In a oocn Song. GET IT. M BEIUTIFUL DOLL, GOOD BYE" Tti* Raging Western Hit. (Introduced by FAY. TWO 0OLRY8 AND FAT), A Great, Single, Double, ana Fatter Song. YOU'LL HE1H IT IN AXOrilER WEEK "WHEN I DREAI OF OLD ERIN" (To* ||0,000 Irltb Baited.) Introduced by ELSLE HCRFii v. "I DON'T KNOW WHY I LOVE YOU" (And Ton Don't Low Me.) Fsawrel by BELLE STORY. AUchor. "I'VE NEEN FEEDINfi THE CHICKENS" .SOPHIE tickers' One Beat Bet) "BELLE OF THE PUZA" ( A Great Mexican Novelty.) PTJMXJSHXD BY FRANK CLARK MUSIC CO., 401 Randolph Building, 145 N. Clark Street, CHICAGO. ILL "• "^mS^miSS^^ |UOT|0 E I I 1 ^RANK CLARK, formerly General Western Manager of WaU»«»-B«rlln-Snyder Co. (Ted Snyder Co.), hat succeeded flARVU LEE, and hereafter Uae flna will B » k ***** *2_S aatha rWAWK QUARK IWHJOIQ OO. WB *• glad «» B»eet old friends and lake new one*. ■»■»* ISER'S BOWERY OUT OF BURLESQUE. Tbts ll the last week for burlesque at the Bowery, New York, tbla house closing V), ■with the Orientals. The bookings will be taken to Miner's People's Theatre, one block further North, end this house, which orlg- Inslly started as a popular price dramatic combination theatre and of late has been given over to the Yiddish drama, will be opened as a burlesque house Oct. 21, by Zallah's Own Company. Tom W Miner will have charge of the house, and Joe Smith will go North to be the local representative. The Peoplc'B Is better suited than the old Bowery to accommodate the Western wheel productions, and s steady Increase In pat- ronage is calculated to be taken rare of by the larger capacity of the People's. No defi- nite plans have been announced for the old house, THE JERSEY; 1,1 LIES. Victor V. Vase writes that although a avalanche of attractions were playing Pekln, 111., Wednesday, Oct. 9, In the street fair held by the I. O. O. F., the Jersey Lilies Burlesque Co. played to capacity. Win. II. Saiton Is not with the attraction, WHAT ARE Dl- Irving Gear taking his wms favor everywhere. ■* place. Chooceeta ROSE SWELL'S LOM BELLES. Colnashla, New York, Oct. 14. Rose Sydell appears as the burlesque quean In the burlesque only for s brief period, dur- ing which she flashes two of the showiest genu and hats. For her entrance song, "The Burlesque Queen," she uses a richly illuminated, light studded back drop, with the words, Farewell, Good Luck, standing out strong In white against the red field. Johnny Weber, as usual, was In evidence all through the show, most of the comedy being apportioned to him. Ills natural dia- lect as the German servant provider, who become* a burlesque magnstc, was as usually successful In making laughs, and his sonorous yell was heard often, and Imitations of it were heard down Broadway after the show. "Bum Outside" was another one of his fa- vorite expressions, and for leading In the choruses Johnny was a bear. Jas. Bogard had a good comedy role as Borneo Lovely, a sissy tramp, and he took good care of It, without exaggerating the THE OEMIM. ' Miner's Bowery, Oct. 14. The Orientals opened at Miner's Bowery, Oct. 14, to a good house. The cast, which Is made up of a number of well kaown performers, Is badly handi- capped by a book which gives them little or no chance to display their wares. The company Is nicely costumed, and the chorus Includes twenty good lookers, who know how to work up numbers, but the prin- cipals seen to be unable to get a start. Manager William C. Cameron lo calling rehearsals dtilly, and bright and snappy bits are being drafted, and In coarse of a couple of weeks the Orientals should round to and be up to the standard. The first part, en- titled "At the Costumers," needs a Thorough overhauling. The book Is badly written and holds back the principals to such an extent that their best efforts barely get over. The numbers, which are bright and catchy, are the only things that save the opener. Much credit is due the cast here. Swan, and Bam bard do a cracker jack specialty after the opening chorus, and some bits fur- nished by Manager Cameron helps greatly In points. Although a trifle inconsistent with putting the O. K. sign on the closing offering. the make-up, he also took care of several numbers usually assigned to the pretty boy of the show, such as "The Girl I Went to Bchool With, 1 ' "Keep My Eyes on Yon." with Miss Templcton. He was m good voice and scored encores for all his songs. Including s little yodllng bit. I'hll Cook acted as a lively office boy. Grace Ellsworth pranced through the ton- brette role, and her only fault. If any, was that she showed Incessant motion of feet, hands and face. She sang well in her several numbers, Including "The Ghost of the Goblin Man," assisted by Johnny Ellsworth; an In- dian cumber, "Banjo Land," "led. Bed Itose t Spain" and "I've (Jot the Finest Man," with the eborus working In suitable align- ment and in pretty costumes. The twelve show girls tnl nine ponies showed action where It was required. Johnny Ellsworth showed versatility In a number of dances. Una Ellsworth loomed up well as the P» Ellsworth wss the manager who Induced Wlsenla to finance the show; Margie Martin led several numbers, and Dollle Clayton, George Doremus, J. H. Callahan and W. B. Mark completed th* cast- "Monterey" was a lively cowboy number, lad by H»m« Martin in a nifty cowboy suit, with the girls similarly dressed. In "Daddy Was a Soldier Lad," Buth Tampleton had a chance to show her figure in tights, sad the gifts marched nod rountsflaarebed to the stirring chorus. In "If Annie Laurie Marries Tommy Moore" the girls In Irish and Scotch cos tames were led by Cook and Sylvia, woo should have been suitably dressed for the rumber. In the first act, where Weber was about to make a speech, he was Interrupted from the auditorium by Wm. 8, Campbell, who then went on the stage to call Mr. Weber's attention to some important matter in a newspaper. The Interview ended in a good, old fashioned sidewalk conversation, slap- perl tee and all, and made good laughing stuff. The "Jolly Me Along" song, by Miss Sydell and Mr. Weber, was well worked up, and several chorus girls helped along—Margie aim-tin, In several songs; one girl with a mouth harmonica ; another with n recitation. A daffydil number by the eight principals was another laugh getter. The olio had Coos and Sylvia, who opened in a double song and dunce, followed by "The Soldier Man ltag," by MIbs Sylvia, and a buck dance In wooden shoes by l'hll Cook, whose varied assortment of steps was well liked. They finished with a »ong, and gained several recalls. The Four Ellsworths presented their sketch, "Rejuvenation," with good comedy effect, and the various comedy developments finished up with a happy family reunion. Wm. 9. Campbell and Johnnie Weber, In another ope of the Pops series, had their as ?biial funny Interview, and the tale of "The cemnn" and other bits of conversation, punctured With Johnny's "wall." caused screams of laughter. The three groupings of models were handsomely placed. Mr. Camp- bell Is not stingy with bis models and shows nil he hns, and the girls, ditto. Johnny Hkrtl (be pictures, and so did the audience, The chorus : Blanche Schwartt. Kitty Hess, Emma llalleai. May Ityan, nillle Marslon, Julia Newell, Viola White, Eleanor Jackson, Kdna Allen, Isabella Green, Victoria Ln Cardo, Ellen Gllroy, Eva Freeie, Sualc Rob- inson, Ella Taylor, Myrtle Becker. Mary llenrv, Heglnn O'Brien, May Cnruthera and Myrtle Howard. Jfill. I 0 I ■ Ai.irr Mauim. has joined the Ilnrrv Hast- ings Burlesque Co., to play one of the prin- cipal roles. '" '"■■ ■■■■" —■ -1-- - ■ ■ ' ! AT IT AGAIN JOE BURTON BOMB TAD Wow with the Orientals. The olio portion of the bill is one of merit. Each snd every one of the acts arc features. Will H. Ward and his one act playlet, entitled "When the Devil Conies to Town," made a decided hit at the first perform- ance. Thus act has a well written story which holds the audience. Will Wood gave a capable performance as the father; Joe Dixon, as the Devil, made the hit of his career In this part; Bunny Abbott made a marked Impression as the daughter, and de- serves much credit for her work, as It was her first appearance. Pearl Blackburn, as the wife, scored, ss usual. Grace Howard sang herself Into favor with "Mellow Melody" and "The Ghost of the Violin." Joe Burton and Joe Dixon had everything their own way with tbolr talking and singing specialty, and were a big hit with the Bowery nam, Gertrude D* Milfs songs and dances were riuxlpal of the burletquo troupe; Hairy the real thing, sod sbt was well remembered ' for ber clever work, paat and present, and for her pleating personality. Llzette Howe, a performer wbo knows how to wear her costumes in good form and puts over her numbers ln a manner that geta ap- plause. Gertrude Dc Milt Is one of those Boubrettes who Immediately wins over her audience, sings end sings well, and aa a dancer put Gertrude down at the top of the list. Joe Burton Is a great little tad. and Just burns tbem up with speed whenever he gets a chance. Joe la a top line comedian, and should get more to do with the troupe. Joe Dixon, aa the straight, romped along in good form, and impressed with bis work. Will Ward handed out abundance of Inuglis in German character port:,, Charlie Blake put over some fast Jew comedy, end was well liked. Swan and Bam bard need no Introduction, for their work ir. always of the Al order. Grace Harvard looks well, worked up her part in fine style, and led ber numbers to many encores. Olllc Ramsey gave a good performance. Business staff: William C. Cameron, man- ager : James Brown, business manager; William Rwnn. stage manager; Joe (ioldln, musical director; Al. Humes, machinist; John l'ny, props. Olio. Ba.BT'a Bsstacbajjt, New York, under the Columbia, closed its doors to the public Saturday, Oct. lii. Florence Nicoll, of Bogard and NIcolI, who had to leave the Rose Sydell London Belles Co. on account of Illness, will join the show again on its Western trip. John B. Cain and Eddie Lovxtt will close with the Knickerbockers at Detroit, Oct, ID. STOCK NEWS NOTES FROM CRAWFORD'S COMEDIANS. J. D. Clifton writes: "Our new tent Is a novelty, as the architecture is unique The interior is constructed on the plans of an opera house, with a horse show gallery In the rear. The reserved seats ln the orchestra are all snow white and royal red, and there are two private boxes to accommodate twenty- four people. The equipment of stage is as near perfect as possible, and the electric out- fit is the same as ln a well appointed the- atre. The dressing rooms are large and comfortable. Systematic methods covering the minute detail for every convenience of the members of the company arc looked after In the" most rigid form. Business has been ca- raclty all the time, and our tent holds ,800 people. We are producing my plays and two of Mr. Crawford's, The Village Minister' and the excellent comedy drama, 'Uncle Zeke,' that has stood the test for ten years and is still in popular demand. We open at the GIUIs Theatre. Kansas City, Mo., week of Oct. 14. Thla company Is strong in every particular, which Is the re- sult of our splendid business. The band and challenge orchestra revels in class'c compo- sitions, and Is under the able directorship of David Stump. The roster of the company Is aa follows: Baymond D. Crawford, pro- prietor and general manager; Jos. D. Clifton, stage director; June Agnort, leads: Celis- ter Crawford, juveniles; Hyrab Sedhwlck, heavies, etc.; Matie Stump, vida Sedhwlck, Roland Sedbwiek, leading heavies; Don Pal- mer leads; Hilly gtoblmaa, comedian; Al. Palmer, K. McKUmy. Arthur Kaufman, Pete Palmer. W. S. Cortingbam. Wayne Tyree, E. D. Itose. W. Hathaway, J. W. De Jarnett, Ren E. Stump. Earl Demon d. R. Boper Craw- ford and Will Holland. We travel in a 72 foot Pullman palace car, wttb state rooms for everyone. It might be termed a hotel on wheels. There Is hot and cold water In each room, and at the end of the car another luxury awaits those that desire It—a bath- room. We are on our way to Florida for the Winter. Weather so far has bean very warm." SOME OF THE STOCKS PLAYING OCT. 14-18. fJ*ur«i«/ieJ oy Darcy 4 Volfort.) Allkotowd. — Lyceum, "The Great vide." ' Boston. —Castle Square, "Such a Little Queen." Boston. —St James.—"The Deep Purple." Brooklyn. — Lyceum, "Under Russian Flag." Bboosxtn. — Crescent, "Awakening of Helena Ritchie." Brooklyn.— Gotham. "The Right of Way." Bbooklxk.— Oreeapolat, "Mother." Bbidokport— Lyric. "Krtutier Sonata," Bridgeport. —Poll's, "The Thief." Baltimore.— Holllday Street "No Mother to Guide Her." CL.vr.HNi>.—Cleveland. "St Elmo." Cleveland.— Duchess, "Classmates." Colorado Springs. —Burns', "Seven Days." Des Moines. —Princess, "Seven Sisters." Eluiba.— Lyceum, "The Lion and the Mouse." Fo»T Wobth. —Savoy, "The Blue Mouse." Hobokbn. —Gayety, "The Squaw Han." Jebszt Cm.—Academy, "Confession of a Wife." Jersiy Citt. —Orpbeum, "Billy." Lyhn. —Auditorium. "Beren Days." Lawixsce.— Opera House, "The Man from Home." Lowkll. —Playhouse, "The Easiest Way." New York City. — Prospect, "In the Bishop's Carriage." Naw York City. —Metropolis, "Fortune* of Betty." New Yobk City. —Harlem Opera House, "Wildfire." New Oiujuns. —Lyric, "Hearts and Flow- era." New Bedford. —Hathaway 'a, "The Thief." Newark. — Orpheuxu, "Servant in the House." Naw Castle. —Opera House, "Lost Para- dise." Ottawa. —Colonial, "The Christian." Philadelphia. —Chestnut, "The Right of Way." Philadelphia, — National, "James Boys ln Missouri." Ptttsbcboh. — Duquesne, "The Amasons" Pbovidence. —Empire, "The Great Di- vide." PtWTLASD, O.—Baker, "Heir to the Hoo- rah." Pe*tk Abbot. — "Bijou, "Under Two Flag*." Pahsaio. —Passale, "The DevlL" Pittsfibld. —Colonial, 'The Bquaw Mac." Roanoke. —Jefferson, "Boanakc." Stapleton. — Richmond, "The Third De- gree." Salt Lake.— Colonial, "8ue." Saoinaw. —Academy. "The Deep Purple." Seattle.— Seattle. "Salvation Nell" Savannah. —Liberty, "Alias Jimmy Valen- tine," Spokane. —American, "The Deep Purnse." Tbhnton. —Broad Street, "Girl of Golden Wert." Winsipeo. —Winnipeg. "The Man on the Box." WiijcxH-BAKiB. — Poll's, "Caught la the Bain " Wobcesteb. —Plasa, "Caught hi the Bain." ■ a i Lobes Stebltno, the quaint comedian, Harry L. Newman and wife le for a tour of the West from rl- Un '" •Frisco, visiting the princ palhSlas'* P and will return to Chicago NoV.i 5 f M """', Rice 4 Dope Water Carnival recenti. „ dered a complete new canvas outfit f?.' 0r- United 8Utes Teat and "wains- f-,T "* for their Southern tour? AWnln * ^n mj Ray L. Thompson la aufferlne fm. broken arm. and may be out of the °.V for the rest of the Winter. "*"' Hobbina" Circns will winter k Frank A. Bt Louis. during the holiday shopping season P ' Ted Bevjs, formerly general master a, cbanlc at the Grand Opera House Is in SS. «goftom Grey Bull, Wyo.. wxanaaha?. The Star Theatre, Chicago, will rehire to vaudeville shortly and be booked by Frank Monlo E. Moore Is turning out several new girl ac ta. Wakbbn a. Patrick. BURLES QUE IN C HICAGO. ; It is retting to be an old story—this ct- paclty business at the Columbia—but one that the managers never grow tired of telller. fhe opening of the Merry Whirl, Sunday u was no exception. Frank F. Moore Is stftl tie tame great favorite as ever, and Thomas ¥ Smith ably fills the role formerly taken br Harry Morton. Lillian Fitzgerald, In tti Anna Held part of Cherle. is decidedly clever Other principals in the bright show are: Bob Legpard. Eddie Foley, Emlle Dufaut, Emms Cooke. Mabel De Nord, Olivette Tre Mayor, Soette Ahnes, and Norlne Fltsgerald The chorus: Mlsees Tre Mayne. Almes, Fitzgerald Beuiett. Cooke, Rush. Scblndler. Buch. Stj- w«, Kent Clifton, Wallace, Raynor. Sin- clair, Kimball, Duadore, Memeyer, Bldrler Anderson, Bradley, Hart, Murray, Hogbcnand Lacmens. CLE A SON BACK AT COLLEGE, CHICAGO. T. C. Glcasoa. with his all star stock com- pany, has returned to the College Theatre. After an unsuccessful attempt by the United Plays Co.. Inc.. the bouse was elosed after three weeks of play. Negotiations were closed snd under Mr. Gleason's management the theatre re-opened Oct. 7, with "The Com- muters." Among the old players to return arc: Harry Manners. Tommy F. Swift, Camille and Ella Ne Collins, arc now In their thirty- fourth week with the Franklin Stock Co., under the direction of Edwin Weevcr. Mr. Sterling doing principal comedy and spe- cialties, and Miss Collins characters and general bushiest. After a successful stock engagement at Braatford, (Int., Can., we are back ln the States. Business hss been excellent, and we look forward to profitable and pleasant season. Kmtii Harcoi°bt opened with the Lyceum Stock Co.. Brooklyn, last week. The father of lioU-rt tile.-kler, of the Greenpolnt Sto-k. Brooklyn, died recently. Williams Bros, anu As.nuciatk Platers closed a week's engagement at c-ssvllle, Mo., to banner business. The roster Is aa fol- lows: T. H. Williams. Johnnie J. Williams, (Soubrettet) •T9E GIRL WITH THE SMIU" Now with tat ORIENTALS STAR THEATRE STAFF. The house staff at the Star Theatre, Brook- lyn, N. Y.. Is as follows: Hyde A Behman Amusemint Co., owners; Frank A. Clark, manager; Dan Furry, treaaurer; Edgar 61- mools, assistant treasurer; Wm. Connors, stoge manager; Jas. Curtis, chief electrician ; Gus Waiter, musical director. a PAVMNB BOBSON WITH DANTB'S DAUGHTERS. Pauline Uobson, formerly with "The Yan- kee Prince" and "The Bcauly Spot," replaced Viva De Long with Charles Taylor's Dante's Daughters, at Miner's Eighth Avenue, Oct. IX - » i f m Lulu Tsuplr, of Philadelphia, In pro- viding entertainment for Its members, does uot stop at such trifles ns transporting a whole show to Its handsome Temple. During the week of Sept. SO they secured the lion Tons for Oct. 2, and the entire company were there and gave the boys a line entertainment, The changes ln the Winning Widow have' resulted ln the following new cast: Lew Powers. Bam Mlcnls, Mike Dowd. Fred Mnnne has replaced Oscnr Muchlbauer as musical director. The others arc: Alta Pblpps. Man Hose, Lew Christy, Ed. Kerr, Daisy Daven- port and Edith Powers. Tom Bullivan, who has been touring sev- eral independent burlesque companies for several seasons is making good with his Monte Carlo Girls, on the Western, wheel, lining the Ducklings franchise. Tun deal exchanging Louisville by the Enstem wheel for Indianapolis by the West- ern wheel, la hanging Arc. The representa- tives of the West have gone back, and It looks as If the exchange would not be of. fected just at present. Dan Podt returned to New York, Oct. JS, from a iiiccesaful Western trip. Jon Weiier returned to New York from Saranac Lake, N. Y„ Oet 18. Joe intends to remain In New York City for goofl. Jm will make his headquarters at the Columbia Theatre Building. * ^ ^ Basel Lrnlib joined the Orientals at Miner's Bowery, Oct. 14. Billt Watson and his famouB Beef Trust Beauties put over one of those big weeks at .he Buck, Louisville, Ky, ft was ope of those weeka where everybody vaa very busy, a ad • are to direct the stairs ef the corapanv'wbiie (be public spent Iota of money for tickets. V. C. Lyman, son of the river, stands ready Billy was sorry ho had to work the treasurer to finance the Ural tear. ' * so hard. Anyhow, everybody was hnppv. and It looked as If every day was a holiday. D'Arey and -Martha Boucher. By special ar- ,, , rangement with Wagenhals k Kemper, Edw. y erll °F T*)} 0 ; Frank Wopdard, Jack Mur- i for the lead- r *J< Frtd Nicola, Jewell Maybes, Bottle Me- Haas Bobbins has been engaged -log parts, assisted by Edith Lyle (permis- sion of Henry B. Harris Co.) Maude Bal- monr will play the heavy rolea. Mr. Gleason's return will be greeted with the most hearty welcome by the College pa- trons, who have so unanimously proclaimed him peer of sli stock company managers. Hla unquestionable success be attributes to offering his patrons the best plays and pro- ductions, regardless of monetary considera- tion, which was shown in presenting last season "The Deep Purple." for which the record price of $2,600 royalty was paid for the week. Craney snd Flo Hurray. DF.LL V miNGLF. NOTES. We are ln our tenth month at the Ma- jestic Theatre Edmonton, Alta., Can., and business Is tine, ln spite of big opposition. The Bmplre Theatre nns three days of Or- pbeum vaudeville. The last half of the week Is devoted to high priced road sttractlons. They have cut out musical comedy at the Ly- ceum, and Arthur Ayleswortb has a stock company playing there, making two dramatic ttock companies playing next door to each other, and nine picture nouses, and all doing a good business. Miss Prlnglo mourns the loss of her prize winner Boston terrier bull- dog, "Winchester Beauty," who sacrificed hor life for the sske of a red ribbon. "Beauty" LATEST FROM CHICAGO. (fssrfal dispose* to Tsa Ciipi-BR ) Oct. 14. The Alcazar Company, headed by Vernon C. eeaver, has leased the Lyrle Theatre for ten years from Aug. 1 next, the date of the expiration of the Shubert lease. The career of the Lyric Theatre as a dramatic and mu- sical comedy house will terminate Saturday, 10. The Alcazar Amusement Company will install low priced vaudeville and motion pic- tures tilers on Nov. 3. By transferring the Princess to William A. Brady, and the Lyric to Its new lessees, the Shuberts have reduced to two the numlier of Chicago theatres directly operated by thorn. They also will hook the Studcbakor, and there la a fair prospect that they will soon acquire complete control of that theatre taking Its lease off the hands of Charles Dil- lingham. William F. Connor and Bert Whit- n<> y- They probably will re-open the 8tude- waa entered at the Do, Show in Augurt took ^-^ an ctTi * «*• * ,tn ■' Tn « ' Nc '« r » second money, but caught the distemper and d|ed Sept IS. Tho company are all well and prosperous. The weather Is not too bad, although we feel the need of overcoats. We expect to stay here tl'l the expiration of our lease. In February. We have to pay fifteen cents for The Ci.irrsa here, and. In fact, for all papers from the States ■- ip | ■ The Acadbmi op Muaic, Northampton, Mnss., wMch Is owned by the city, being a gift from K. 1|, B Lyman, Is to he given over to stock, and opened Oct T with "Old Heidelberg," which was well received by a good house. Those In the company are : Irene Dsblcr. leading woman : Chan. Bsisar. leading man ; Robert llomnns, Cyril Kavmond. llobert Downing. Geo. Underwood. Walter Dickinson, Albert Wattersnn, Robert Swascy. J. Malcolm, Fassett, Mnx Shoop, Ralph Kline. William II. Prlngle, Helen Beaumont and Alice Dono- van. Bertram Harrison and Jessie Honstellc Advices from San Franctaco indicate that If. F. McGarvIe Is being favorsbly consid- ered as director of exploitation for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. General Agent H. S, Bowe, of the Bud Atkinson Circus and Wild West, leaves Chi- cago Thursday tor Son Francisco, and thence to Sydney, Aua. Bert Morphy and Colonel William A. Lovell are among those engaged for the Atkinson Australian tour. Colonel Oeorge W. Hall waa In - J\fdnssdjy, on bis way from EvansvlUe Inuianapollj. wa^ In Chicago ~ i to The Hagenbock-Wallace Circns v lis season nt Dyers-burg, Tenn., Nov. close APR* AiNSLte bos closed with the Oreea- polnt Stock. A. H. Barkley Is now Identified with the ArrnaV Amuseme nt Compan y, Kansas City. Walter Mathteaen Is representing the Chan. »l£gh% "* Coal P ,,n »' toXHUol "All Day FOLLY. "Nothing left for to-night but a few la the ? tilery," said Manager Fenneesey at 5 o'clock unday afternoon, when Billy Watson and his Beef Trust opened at the Folly, IS. in "Sraaaeineyer's Alley-" The gross receipts an the day were over $1,600. The shoe It fast, full of good comedy sad musical num- bers, and pleased. Supporting Billy Watson were: Billy Spencer, Harry West, Margaret Newell, Lew Hesllo George L, Dorrny, Harry Waltlen. Ruby Marlon, Ida Waling, Margaret Sheridan, EMPI.HE. The usual capacity business was found at the Empire Sunday, 13, when the Gay Widows opened their engagement. The two amusing mtislral absurdities, "A Night in a Cabaret' and "The General's Wlfe/'pleased the big audiences. The principals were: James E. Dally, Joe Taylor, Max Rltter, Eddie Mack, JoeenTo Kotello, Grace Foster, Emma Herbert, with John Hart and Mile. Silver fearared. Specialties were Introduced by Joseph Kotello, Max Rltter, Joe Taylor, Mil*. SHHber, Hitter-Foster Trio, and tbc Five Alsrcons. The chorus: Buby La Belle, Bertha Wood, Daisy Hoffman, Hsttle Treek, Leone Vtckers, May Martin, Phyllis Foster, Margie Winters, Maude Anderson, Nellie Maaon, Janet Fauet, Lottie Wllliam6. Mabel Caron, Tone De Vere, Flossie Har.ey, Emtaa Herbert, Marie Hammott, Wanda Dean, Laura Whitney and Mazle Le Roy. The stsff: A. Jack Fauet, business representa- tive; Hubo Conn, musical director; Max Bitter, atage director; George Caron, stage carpenter; Ed. Dunbar, elccrlrlau: Glen Madertachsr, property master, and Mrs. I- Van Bos, wardrobe mistress. STAR AND GARTER, Sam Howe's Rlalto Rounders waa the "live wire" show that packed the Star and Garter at both performances, Sunday, Oct. 13. Ilowe has a snappy musical show, full of good res- tart* Assisting lim were: Fred Nolan, Harry Preseott, BUIle Arlington, Albert Marga, Bntler llandevillc, Jos. Lyons. Harold Beymonr, George Hibnard, Leonard Mortimer. Florence Bennett, Btefl Anderson, Bessc Boa*, Vera Desmond and Beatrice Lottut. xne chorus: Lena Merritt, Violet Pfelffer. Hor- ence Parker, Moaa Lloyd. Mabel Kaygon' 1 ' Nellie Mulr, Majorle Adams, Alice Klkln. PhylU O'Connor, Florence Adams, Mildred Sherman. Alice Ruffey, May Arthur, Sallie McC.ee, Gertrude Runey. Bosle Hlcardo, I eie Lawrence, Edna Roberts, Margaret (lark. Daisy Marcbard, Mildred Doyle, Mercedes Suarex and Mabel Shay. , ,„. Executive staff: Sam Howe, proprietor. Ira A. Miller, manager: Geo. Charles, pr<*s representative; Harry Armer, musical iitie tor; Geo. HHrbord, stage manager; V, 11 sua Bchulta, carpenter; Sam Davis, electrician,, U'e Essex, properties, and Mile. De Veronica, wardrobe mistress. s ' Jorni Philip Sousa and his bind gn« the first of two concerts at the Auditorium Sunday, 18. Virginia Root, /<>F r f n . 0 ' t n * Nlcollne Zedeler, vlollnlit. contributed astja "Thr Blub Bian" will be trnnsferr;d from the Lyric to tho Garrlck sjanlaf^s. Tho announceed engagement of Ti'tiy «" shall. In "The Talker, 7, Is thus d»fcrreU. Fhakk Deshon will succeed Will-am »"' rls as Casendier. in "A Modern Eve, «<*»■ after the attr ac tion goea on tour. "THE HEW SIN." . B. MacDonald Hastings' aatlrlcal ccaeuy was presented Oct 16, at }}« lla<: J.% r i t ! n York City, before a select audience of inl- and invited gueata. Tho public V'Trns- for the first Urns Oct 18. E».«!«* Vg llsh players includes : Cyril Kclghtley, «a— L'Eatringe, A. O. Ponlton. 0. P. IWgg Harry Braban, Arthur Bowyer and l«"' aD Husbton. _^ J ^_^__ HOLCOMB RETURNS TO GAME,, Willard Holeomb la again doing P r .%"„ n ,.i His services have been retained by »■ Wallack (a brother-in-law of he late lien £ B, Harris). Mr. Wallack will shortly P duce "The Indbjcrstlon Of Truth :- .i t