The New York Clipper (October 1912)

,tll 12 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. October 19 :•• - m ■• ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ I ■. mm CHICAGO NEWS ADVKRT1HKMKKTH AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1IGCKIVKD AT WK-iTKllN lllfllKAU OP ITKW YORK CLIPPER, 500 ASHLAND BLOCK, RANDOLPH AND CLARK STRKKTS, OHIOAOO - Theatrical Lawyer Mondat, Oct. 14. RAIN—UASBBALL—I-Or.lTICS, There was a time when (be combination of bad weather, sport enthusiasm and political agitation would have struck terror to the very mm! of theatrical managers and pro- ducers. These three prominent (actors In the way •f opposition were very much In evidence In Chicago last week, but lb spite of these unusual distractions, every good show did a (opacity business all week. Monday was cold and bleak, the du!l clouds lild every vestige of sunshine, and the dark canyons of streets 'tween the towering sky- scrapers, were Jammed with hurrying throngs f.rufoim to get awny from the disagreeable atmospheric conditions. Yet at night every theatre In the loop was filled to overflowing with Joyous pleasure seekers. Tuesday was cold and dark and rainy; baseball acorp boards attracted thousands,' but by evening the brilliantly lighted theatre lobbies were packed with cheerful money spenders. Wednesday saw more rain ; crowds watch- ing the score boards for the results of the world') series; more crowds sitting on rain- soaked planks watching the city scries be- tween the Cubs and the Box. But the thea- tres turned 'cm away at night. Thursday old Sol still hid his face—tho air was full of baseball talk—Woodrow Wll- ton, the presidential candidate of one of the great parties, arrived and was met with en- iiiusiasm. The halls where he spoke were crowded to the doors—but the theatres could not hold nil who wanted to attend the shows. Saturday, with Roosevelt here, the same con- ditions prevailed. Of course, the Majestic did i capacity busi- ness—It always does. But the Palace, whero some mighty good bills have been sadly neg- lected, was also sold out two days In advance. <;rnir bill, but, better still, great business. On Wednesday the Lyric, frith "The Blue Bird," reported "sold out" for the entire week, with an extra matinee Friday. James Kiieehari, treasurer of the Audtorum, where "The Oarden of Allah" now Is, refuses to count up anything less than a 13,000 house. The Illinois, Colonial, Cort, Grand, La Halle, Chicago, McVlcker's, Olympic, and with but one or two exceptions, every downtown the- atre simply limited their receipts by the ca- pacity. Business Is great. American music hall (Samuel P. Or- son, mgr.)—"The Military Girl." Buslners Improving. Will remain until Ike. 1. Aitditobicm ill. Ulrlch, mgr.)—"The Gar- den of Allah," Patronage enormous. En- gagement closes Oct. Sifl. Blackbtond (A. J. I'ltou, mgr.) — "Mile- stones" continues to satisfactory business. Chicago Opbbi House (George Kingsbury, mgr.)—-Richard Carle and Hottlc Williams, In "Tho Girl from Montmartre," Colonial (James Jay Brady, mgr.) — "The Winsome Widow" drawing big. will stay the rest of the month. COOT (U. J. Hermann, mgr.)—"FIllB Feathers" continues to large and deeply In- terested audiences. U.itmirK (Ashcr Levy, mgr.)—Margaret Anglln's engagement closes Saturday, 111. "Green Stockings" Is the bill for the final week. "Look Who's Here," with Uelca Lowell, follows 21. Gboicofi M. Cohan'b Grand Opera House (Harry J. Ridings, mgr.)—Raymond Hitch- cock opened 0, In "The Red Widow," and lniH been doing a capacity business at every performance. Flora Knbcllc, Clnlrc Grert- vllle, Minerva Covcrdale, George White, Oeorg p;. Mack, Charles l'rlnce and others In the cast lend the stnr good aid. Lyric (J. A. Reed, mgr.)—"The Blue. Bird." Extra mntlnees hnvo been given on Friday to accommodate school children. Illinois (W. J. Davis, mgr.)—Otis Skln- Mcr, In "Kismet." Business Is only limited hv the capacity of tho theatre. The splendid acting of Mr. Skinner In a sotting of amazing richness makes the production of this Orien- tal play one of the notable dramatic achieve- ments of the ago. La Sallh (Harry ABltln, mgr.)—"The Girl at the Gate." Herbert Corthcll and Will Phillips score with good comedy, and there aro many pretty songs, Ruslness continues good. McVicxrr'r (George C. Warren, mgr.) — "Gct-ltleli-QuIck Walllngford" closed 12. "The Fortune Hunter," with Will Doming, opened 1.1 to good hotiBCs. Olympic (Sam Lcdercr, mgr.)—"The Man, Higher tip."' Tho good acting given this po- litical play makes It continue to draw well. Powkbs' (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)—"Tho New Sin" left Powers' Theatro 12. The house will bo dark until Oct. 28, when Mrs. Fluke will produco Harry Sheldon's new piny, •The High Road." Princhsb (Wm. A. Singer, mgr.)—"A Mod- ern Bve" leavea tho Princess 20. Tho next r.ttractlon lias not been announced. Studbbakbr (E. J. Sullivnn, mgr.) Is dark. Whitney (E. O. Tccrs, mgr.)—H. Martin's motion pictures. ZiEtiKKt.n (W. K. Zlogfcld, mgr.) Is dark. Colombia (E. H. Woods, mgr.)—Week of 18. the Merry Whirl; 20, Ben Welch Itur- lesqiters. Kmpirr (I, II. Hcrk, mgr.)—Week of IS. Gay Widows; 20, Dlxou's Rig Revue. Folly (J. Fennessy, mgr.)—Week of 1,1, Watson's Beef Trust; week of 20. the Yankee Girls ; week of 27, Daffodils. Stab and Gabtbb (K. Dick Rider, mgr.)— Week of 13, Rlalto Rounders; week of 20, Robinson Crusoe Girls; week ot 127, the Queens of Paris. Majbbtic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)— Henry K. Dlxey was the headline feature at the Majestic week of 7. Closely follow- WHEN IN CHICAGO Are Cordially Invited to Make Headquarters at the Western Bureau -OP— The New York Clipper In the iirart of the Klalio 505 Ashland Block, Cor. dark & Randolph punNFS J CENTRAL (Ms I HONKS j Alm) u ^ n If not convenient to call, MAIL routes AMD MRWS ITKM8. IIAVK YOUR HAH. BENT IN OUR OARE. THE RtlW YORK CLHM'Rlt is rot con- ventional. It Is original, aggressive. Im- partial, reliable, and above nil. IT HAS A ORRTAI I OIllOlNAUTY AXII DTSTISO- TIVKSR8S WHICH PLACES IT IN A CLASS IIY 1TBELK. Inz In point of popularity were Georgo Whiting and Sadie Burt, This Is one of the best singing and dancing acts ever seen here. Both have a charming personality and are clever dancers. Louise Galloway and Joseph Kaufman, assisted by .Catherine Bronson, May Eddlngton and Helen Buck- Icy, presented a sketch called "Little Mother," and pleased, although Miss Gallo- way has not a strong part. Edna. Aug scored, as usual, with her talk and songs. Joseph Hart's "A Night In a Turkish Bath," pleased again. -Robert...Webb's singing Is The Paul Azard Troupe opened the show the first half, and put on some really remarkable athletic stunts. Carrie McManus song charm- ingly. Harry Uayward, In his railroad sketch, "The Fire-Fly," made them laugh continu- ously. Sam Hood did only fairly well In black face, on account of the lack of new material. Lillian Mortimer, assisted by Louis Bresen, Wm. Belfort, Janet Allyn, Nlch Roche and Walter Stuart, in her Southern sketch, "Jinny," was well received. Linden (C. 8. Hatch, mgr.)—This house continues to play to capacity business. Re- cently records were broken on several occa- sions. The Ozaves opened the show Oct. 7-0; good. Prince and Deerle followed: good. Musical Ellison came next, and scored. Kllllan and Moore were fourth, and pleased. Will and Kemp closed performance Well. featured. He is assisted by George Btddell, Jack - Htydcn, George E. Wright, Daniel Baker, Luclen Kcsney, Wm. Davis and Charles Mack. Ethel May Barker enter- tained with violin selections; George Felix and the Barry Girls amused; the Lletzel Sis- ters did a good serial act, and Apdale's Zoological Circus closed the show to much npplouse. Bill for week of 14: Virginia Hamcd and company, the Dance Dream, W. II. St. James and company, Olive Briscoe, Bison City Four, Wilson Br»s., Three Omeers Sisters, Harry Atkinson and Clara Hallerlnl. • — Palace Mosic Hall (Mort II. Singer, mgr.)—Big business week 7, and turnaway audiences were the rule. Julius Tannen re- turned with his familiar act and pleased. Eddie Leonard and Mabel Russell received their aharo of applause. Leonard Is a first rate fun maker. His trombone-like manner of singing coon songs is his mainstay, and his dancing pleases. A miniature edition of Eva Tanguay was Miss Muriel, of the team of Muriel and Francis. Bhe la an engaging alngcr and dancer, and her partner is a pretty little conceit In many lingerie dress changes. T. Roy Barnes and Bessie Craw- ford seem to use up a lot of scenery and furniture for tho purpose of doing a hit of singing and dialoguing, but Barnes provides many a hearty laugh. Nina Morris and com- pany had a prominent place on the bill, with her Japanese sketch. Others on the bill were: Ellda Morris, Mualcal Gordon High- landers, and Mme. Valleclta, with her leopards. Bill week of 14: "The Eternal Walts," with a company of fifty; Bert Leslie and company, the Four Harveys, Carson and Wlllnrd, the Ramsdoll Trio, Dooley and Saylea, Jlinmle Lucas, and Joule Booney. Acadbuy (T. J. Carmody, mgr.)—Busi- ness was fine at the Academy week of 7. During the first half the Melrose Comedy Pour caught the audiences with their snappy act. Doollttle and Steele plr-oBed, and Princess indltn presented a novel and In- teresting number. Frank Parlsle deserved all the applause he got. Helen Hammond seemed more delightful than ever. The last half Mlllett's Models were seen In new and charming poses; Clay Mantley and com- pany presented a very pleasing act: Hick llc.Cav knew how to bring out the laughs. The Oriental Girls certainly arc -a pleasing collection of feminine loveliness. IIcico Hammond remained the entire week. Apollo (R. L. Jacoby, mgr.)—The big- gest business In the history of the hotiso marked Ihe openlg of the Sarnli Bernhardt pictures on Oct. 7. There were vaudeville features, Including Wnlmnn. who ninth- a tremendous hit. Lillian Morley, and Brown and ltoehrtson pleased. Ashland (A. E. Welrtner. mgr.) — Vaude- ville. Cahino (M. B. Schlcslngcr, IDgf.)—The bill week of 7 had Dixie Christy as ono of tho big drawing enrds, and tho performer more than made good. Barnes and Ashcr were favorites, ' and pleased Immensely. Dnwson and Eckcrt proved clever entertain- ers. Bobby Bobbins kept the audience In- terested every minute. Van Horn and Jack- son woro well liked, nnd Col. Mnelt and com- pany ended the show successfully. More nets will be added to the bill next week Cottage Grove Emhcfins ( ft. II. Raynor, mgr.)—Business was good at this cozy neigh- borhood theatre with Lew Fields' big musical production, "Fun In a Cabaret," as one of the features. Tho Flvo Luuds ndded their share to the entcrtnlnment. Fox and Ward, old time mtnsli-cl men, demonstrated their ability to "come back" strong. The Hcdders pleased, and Jack Rannhan received much ■ipplausc. Ellis (Walt JnhtiHtui, mgr.)—Allen Sum- mers was the brightest feature of the bill 7-0. It wan the first time he has played Chicago In months, lie scored his ubusI suc- cess. Le Roy and Lc Roy opened the show lilrely. Florence Tcmplcton nnd company were liked, In second place. The Musical Goolmans ended the show successfully. Franklin (Otto Glscl, mgr.)—The Broom- stick Witches were the feature of the bill week of 7, and entertained good sized audi- ences during their engagement. The return of this house to vaudeville has been a good move, nnd the attendance Is constantly In- creeling, Grand (Duke Brnmman. mgr.)—Vaudeville. Hamlin (George D. Hopklnsnn. mgr.)— Business week of 7 was very satisfactory, with the Flvo Juggling Normans heading the bill the first half. Provost and Brown kept the audiences In a good humor -, Keith and Law pleased Immensely; Catherine eli- sor pleased, and Kddte Foyer presented a lively number. During the last hnlf of tho week Phil Axard and company pleased good sized audiences, as did Harry llnyward and company, In his laughable railroad station scene, who baa tho assistance 'if Frances Stafford and Alma Bradley; Carrie McManus sang three pleasing selections; Gates and Blake amused, and Those Four, of tho Good Ship. Nancy Lee the Second, presented a whirlwind number. Week of 14, Rube Welch and Kitty Francis' Big Musical Bcvtie, Humboldt (C. V. Blum, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Indiana (Ben Levee, mgr.)—Reports of good business come from the Indiana for week of 7. Paul Cooper and company were well received tho first half of the week. The Georgia Trio sang themselves Into good ravot■; Frlacary was a pleasing feature, and the Sutchlte Troupe cloned the show with good results. The last half, Walter Percl- vnl and company cleverly entertained; Craig and Williams pleased; Gormley and Copley Were a bright spot on the bill, nnd Kurds' roosters pleused the youngsters. Julian (J. O. Condcrman, mgr.)—J C. Matthews outdid himself with the bill Oct. 7.i« SU}f. "Ow"" »nd company presented »rv w i ,c M tne feature. Tho Nichols- Nelson Troupe closed the show, and la a fea- ture. Marry Dorr came second, with char- acter songs. Mualcal Wheeler, opening, proved good, while Coogan and Parks wero a riot with their eccentric comedy, Kedsir (Wm. R. Malcolm, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Lincoln (Wm. V. Newklrt, mgr.)— Busi- ness was entirely satisfactory week of 7. Plaza (Fred Raymond, mgr.)—Vaudeville. SCUINDL! Vaudeville. SCHINDLER (Ludwlg BCB gr.)—Vi alndlcr, mgr.)— ViboiNia (W. E. Heaney, mgr.)—Vaude- ville, WiLLAim (J. G. Burch, mgr.)—Capacity houses continued the rule at this popular neighborhood theatre week of 7. The first half: Carl and Lillian Mullcr did clever hoop rolling: Rogers and Wiley kept them laugh- ing with new parodies ; Thomas Jefferson and company, Including Isabel Miller, Myrtle Smith and Eva Smith, presented a tabloid version of "Rip Van Winkle," with much suc- cess. Waterbury Bros, and Tenny, old fa- vorites, have a great comedy musical act The Empire State Quartette are clever sing- ing comedians. The Four Flying Cornelia closed the show with a fine comedy casting act. The last half: Bush and Peyser opened the bill and kept them laughing with their acrobatic act. Mack and Williams enter- tained with singing and dancing. Thomas Jefferson and company remained for the bal- auce ot the week. The Two Black Crows amused. K. Prank Gardner and Lottie Vin- cent presented a spectacular fantasy, en- titled "Winning a Queen." They were ably assisted by W. J. Gardiner, M. F. Perkins, Ralph June and George Slmms. Underlined week of 14, Arthur Dunn and company. MEN WHO HANDLE AMUSEMENT AFFAIRS IN CHICAGO AUDITORIUM. This theatre, the largest In the city, with an immense auditorium seating 3,000, and a stage of enormous pro- portions, la devoted almost exclusively to spectacular productions and grand opera. The affable staff In charge of the front of tho houae Is B. Ulrlch, manager; Guy Hardy, assistant mana- ger ;-'James Bbceban. treasurer; Harry Vandervoort and Albert Lake, assist- ant treasurers; Gerald Groff and A. Weaver, doormen ; Eugene Groff, head UBher. Behind the curtain there Is one ot the most completely equipped stages in the world. The proscenium open- ing Is 40 feet wide, while the stage la 100 feet wide, 60 feet deep, and 100 feet high, A largo and capable stage crew Is employed, including Fernand Actuncz, general stage director; Harry Bcatty, carpenter; Wm. Borstow, tech- nical director; Joseph Balker, house electrician; L. Albcrtcrl, ballet mas- ter; Bert Balrd, properties; Georgo Fuller, chief electrician ; George Lowe, property master with the opera; Jos. Kneel, stage director with the opera; S. Swanaon, doorman. No orchestra Is used at present, hut 100 musicians, under the direction of 0. Cumpaninl, are employed durlug the opera season. Wilson (M. Llcalzl, mgr.)—No neighbor- hood theatre has a steadier patronage than this classy home of amusement. The bill for week of 7 opened with Bush and Pcyse', acrobatic laughmakers, followed by Mack and Williams, In their singing and dancing number; E. Frank Gardner and Lottie Vin- cent, with their company of playero, In "Winning a Queen," pleased; Clark Slaters and Kntherlne Sterling entertained with their singing, talking, dancing and piano playing, ('lure Brlggs and Sidney Smith entertained the little folks as well as tho older ones with their cartoon drawing. The last half: Carl and Lillian Mullcr pre- sented their novelty hoop rolling, and made good early on the bill; Perry and Elliott, with their parodies and comedy crosnflre, were a bit; Brlggs and Smith, cartoonists, held over for tho entire week; the Empire State Quartette sang and introduced good comedy ; the Four Flying Cronclls closed tho Show With their really marvelous casting net, Introducing a double somersault wltn one arm. Underlined for week of 14, Thos. Jefferson. Weiikk's (Weber Bros., mgrs.)—Vnude- vllle. Aliiaiibra (Weber Bros., mgrs.) Is dark. Collbqb (T. C. Qlcason, mgr.)—Thla house, Monday, 7, was nil i to the doors with a large and enthusiastic audience, which bad assembled to mark the re-opening of this favorite North Side stock house, under the T. C. aieason direction. Each member of the company was given a reception, par- ticularly Edward Haas Robins, an old time Bush Temple player, and more recently In the HcIuhco forces. There was also an un- mistakable welcome for Edith Lylc, new to Chicago audiences, and Thomas F. Swift, Martha Boucher, Camlllc D'Arcy, Harry Man- rcra nnd Miss Kelly, ot former College The- atre companies. The opening bill was "Tho Commuters." Valentine." Commuters." For week icnlng hi of 14, " Alias Jimmy Crown (A. Flak, mgr.)—A line production of "Llfe'a Shop Window" drew well week of 7. The niece was well cast and nicely mount- ed. Week of 14, "Tho Traveling Salesman." Imfhriai, (Kllmt A Gazzolo, mgrs.) —A splendid revival of 'The White Slavo" drew capacity houses at the Imperial, In spite of bad weather. But the stress and storm with- out was forgotten in the sadness and glad- ness within. Tho stage pictures were excel- lent, and much prnlse Ib due the man re- sponsible for the lighting effects. The plan- tation singers were popular, bo much so In the fourth act that the drama fairly lost Itself In Old Southern" melodies. A young colored woman, with a glorious contralto voice, was responsible for n great deal of the enthusiasm. As Aunt Narthti. Carlotta, of tho once famous dancing sisters, wns ad- mirable, nnd exhibited wonderful nimble- ncss of foot. Berenice Relknap also did ex- cellent work as Nance. Other roles wero well taken, Marlowe (F. C. Schnwbe, mgr.— "Tho Third. Degree" found many admirers week of 7. Ian McClaren took the leading tnolo role with.much credit, whllo Louise Ran- dolph and the Marlowe Players gave a fine account of themselves. Week of 14, "The Man of the Hour." "A Woman's Way" fol- lows, »•►.'■ National (John P. Barrett, mgr.)—Large sized audiences attended the performances of 1 homos Shea week of 0, when he presented selections from his classic repertoire. "The Bells" was one of tho favorite bills, and Mr. Shea's work was greatly admired. Week of 13, Sarah Padden, In ''Kindling;" week of 20, "The Traveling Salesman." Victoria (Alfred H. Spink, mgr.)—This new playhouse Is now cnttrely completed, with the exception of the drop curtain, which has not arrived yet Sarah Padden presented that great story of tenement life, "Kindling," and did splendidly In the role of Maggie Bhultz. In the supporting company were: Wlillard Bowman. Miss Lou Ripley, Harry K. Hamilton, Rose Watson, Frank Jowers, Alice Rlngllng, John Osgood, Arthur Barlow and Charles Allison. Week of 13, Thos. B. Shea. Warrington (Joseph Gattcs, mgr.)—Stock. ■ ■—■^-^ PA T CH AT, The bornino of the Remington Theatre, at Kankakee, HI., 2, was the cause of can- cellation of many acts which had been booked at this house during the next few weeks. Kelly and Wbntwobth. In a revised ver- sion of "The Village Lockup," are playing the W. V. M A. time. Katie Emmrtt la about to make tabloid productions of her early successes, "The American Boy," "KHlarney" and others. The offerings will first be shown In Chicago. Joseph, k. Howard Is to produce a new musical comedy, called Frivolous Jeral- dlne " written by himself and Prof. Stod- dard, of the University of Wisconsin. Mabel McCane will have the prima donna role, and Elizabeth Murray will be seen In one of her comedy character parts. Am alliance for vaudeville purposes has been formed by "Mike" Donlln and "Tom" Lewis. It ih rumored that Harriet Standon re- tired from the prima donna role In "A Mod- ern Eve" on account of her engagement to John L. Liver, a member of the law firm of Glllara. Stead & Liver. The musical skit. "Look Who's Here," which was announced for performance at the Gnrrlck Theatre, wilt not be ready on the 18th. Margaret Anglln will remain another week appearing In a revival of "Green Stock- ings," which she will use on her Southern tour. Ethel Gbeen has been engaged by Harry Askln for a part in the next musical produc- tion to follow "The Girl at the Gate." Frank Talbot, of St. Louis, was n Chi- cago visitor 2, looking for big feature acta for his Hippodrome. Ethel Robinson, bead of the fair depart- ment of the W. V. M. A., started on her an- nual vacation 6. She will spend three weeks In the East. Rube Welch and Kittib Francis, In "The Sunny Side of Broadway," closed their season at Kalamazoo, Mich. J. Bernard Reiley, former manager of the Rex Theatre, at Hannibal, Mo., has a new novelty operatic act, to be seen In Chicago shortly. The President Theatre lias been leased by Nate Ashcr, who will hereafter conduct the house. Oliver Labadifi haa a new act he Is pro- ducing In conjunction with Frank Sheridan, of the "Fine Feathers" company. McCONNELL OFF FOR 'FRISCO. E. W. McConncll, builder of mammoth spec- tacles, was a caller at the Western Bureau of The New York Clipper. In Chicago, Wednes- day, 0, and stated that he was on his way to San Francisco, where he will make bla head- quarters for some time to come. While de- clining to give any definite Information cov- ering Ma plans, it Is fair to presume that Mr. McConncll will be prominently represented with a .number of large enterprises at the Pnnama-Pa'clllc Exposition to be held In San Francisco In lOlfi. His "Mcrrhnnc and Moni- tor • and "Creation" spectacles at Rlvcrvlcw Exposition, In Chicago; at tho Yukon Expo- sition in Seattle*; In Pittsburgh and other American cities, have made a wonderful show- ing as money makers nnd providing novel en- tertainment for the masses. Mr. McConncll has lately returned from Europe, where ho has spectacles In London nnd on the conti- nent. McConncll Is n predominating figure In the world of entertainment, and his opera- tions extend around the globe. The announce- ment of his Panamn-1'aclnc Exposition spec- tacle will-bo awaited with' considerable In- terest. ,. "Jet 1 s " sa " Meyers, mother of Mrs. Frank Mnthlr-us, of the Juggling Mathlcus, died Oct. o, at the age of sixty-seven, at Johnsburg, 111., where she was burled.' Haiiry -CiiAprELL, business manager of PowerB* Theatro, Is back at hlB desk, after two weeks' Illness with Inflammation of tho uinader. Mrs. Edward Parks Is accompanying her husband, of tho team of Coogan and Parks oq tour this season. BRADY TAKES PRINCESS THEATRE. The Princess Theatre passes from the con- trol of the'Huberts to that of William A. Brady, at the end of "A Modern Eve's" cn- Kngement at thnt house, Saturday night, Oct. IL JnJBPt w i ,1 . no A! lc ch»nBCd. although the subtitle, Brady's Chicago riayhouse, will SL'SK*- . * ho thMtre Is to be redecorated U2i„ in v 80 w ' clel > e ,d. Dramas and comedies g tJJPJP Produced. The first offering will bo "Rought and Paid For," opening 21 Mr ?i2, y T W 5" ln P'cgo »• coming frSm French itick, Ind. where ho spent ten days with Campton MacKcnElc. Mr. Mackenzie's book inrnlval was under discussion for dra- matlc production before Jon 1 A MENLO MOORE'S NEW ACT. Mcnlo Moore, one of Chicago's ambitions *tCTS»OT2S §ShF«" •", caffiS ihe Mother Goose -Girls," at tho Kcdxle Thursday, 10. It Is elaborately staged with characters from well known nursery rl'ivmes bus catchy musical numbers nnd the follow m T«1_d willing workers: Marie DaX Mercla Moore, June GUI, Ivenc Iluvck Kohl ert Rice, Kntherlne Moore and Robert Rice * BACHELORS) AND BENEDICTS,," the Jackson R.,& Thca^TaS're^ver; SLgj from Madame Bernhardt to act for the tbird he? tm,r h «f I lh r i l,0nftl mana B er w«cn she makes nor tour of this country. Angelina Novasia. of "The Girl nt the &ft Wl ". ,nkc *&» tltle role In "Louisiana EM* on tour. Caroline Dixon takes MIrs Novaslo'a part ln the Ln Salle "how. Burton Holmes begnn. Oct. I), his twen- tieth season as a travel lecturer. The flrst ?.J™J."T t ' l0KU . ca ' n l ,,ls """fuctlve en™ talnments have ongbeoo cnllod, dealt with • cruise among the Wcit Indies. EDWARD J. ADER 0 No. CLARK 8TKKKT, fj|lu- AM , Practice in OH State and u S ADVICE FREE. Court a "Look Wno's Hebe," scheduled in* •< Garrlck. fell by the wayside and did ,'„ annaav n n annminaail III I 1 «». '" HOI An. TulTyxiar appear as announced. Instead llarcare't a„ glln remained a week longer, revlvlnc A S" \V. MaBon's "Green Stockings." Tullv v.. Feathers ClCAl'NCEY Zick'bc?. 2o; hc "■* ,n *" ,,r *S5 Marion Abbott has withdrawn from tb» role of Mme. Pely point, In "The 01 rl fro J. Montmartre.'; to Join Maude Adatn, nS "Peter Pan," In-the South. Her role |„ Em amusingly played by Mrs. Kearney, who u s wife of the stage director of 'Tine Olcott wlU begin a Hires weeks engagement at McVlcker's, Oct 27 in a new play, "The Isle of Dream*'" b» Mrs. Rlda Johnson Young. ' "Pomander Walk" and "Disraeli" art among the season's bookings of lwer,- Theatre. r William Norbib, principal comedian it "A Modern Eve," will leave that musical comedy on Oct. 26, to take part In a nen play which David Bclasco Is making readi for production in ' New York. Mr. Norrli was tinder engagement to Mort II. Klncer for the Eastern tour of "A Modern Eve* but he voiced his yearning for a serious roie so poignantly that Mr. Singer released him Marion Roddy will leave the Chicago com- pany playing "A .Modern Eve" to becom. the prima donna of the Weatern orgsnlznthn on four, beginning with the Milwaukee en- gagement on Oct. 13. HAnni WooDBurr Is to appear In vaude- ville In a rkctch, called "A Regular Buslncsi Man," used once by Douglas Fairbanks Tuebb will be but one woman's role In re- ward Sheldon's new play, "The High Itoad" which opens at Powers' 28, and that will lit acted by Mrs. Flskc. The cast contains four- teen men. "Madame Caprice" Is the name of a Euro- pean musical play which H. II. Fraree sajt he will produce ere long at the Cort Theatre. Chicago. ^ Tub management of "Tho Man Higher CiT sends word that Janet Becchcr has no tilled Henry Kolker to seek a new lending wornm for the farce, "Our Wives." In order that sin may remain Indefinitely ln the play at the Olympic, for which there Is a growing public Interest. The uext play at tha Cort, JbckMm D. Hang's "Bachelors and Benedicts," will hare Ralph C. Hers and Grace Goodall as Its prin- cipal players. The engagement Is announced of -Vai Iloven the magician, to Annie Kent. Iloti are "singles" ln vaudeville. Miss Kent wis formerly of Kelly and Kent. The wedding will take place at the conclusion of her Or- pheum Circuit route, In January. iHicinoh FiciAiio, a wire walker with Hire- lings' Circus, was brought home from Mem- phis, Oct. 10, very ill with malaria. He re- ports that thirty-six members of the com- pany were taken sick with the same dlscnst during the past few weeks. Rowland & Clifford plan to produce dur- ing March, a play by Howard Hall, called "The Stronger Magnet." It will be offered at McVlcker's Theatre, Chicago. TJnahle to make stock pay, the Indium Theatre, at South Bend, Ind., is again dark. Tho Indiana may never re-open, as It Is re- ported It will be transformed Into a deport- ment store. "The Seven Merry Younqbtbuh," Fred 1. Kelly's act, played at Fort Sheridan os Thuraday. Oct. 10, headlining a bill offered there by Frank Q. Doyle. This act left Chi- cago the next day for Council Bluffs, Iowa, where It opened a several weeks' tour of Sul- livan & Consldlne bouses. Minnie Palmer's "With the Lord Afte/ Twelve O'Olock at Night," had Its llrst show- ing nt the AmerlcuB Theatre, Chicago, the four clays, ending Oct. 13. The Marlowe Stock .Company will close 12, for two weeks, to re-organlze. Jimmik Liicah Btarted divorce procccdlngi In Chicago, on Oct.-11. ' Allen Summers and Ethel Mae IIaiikei may offer a double act shortly. The New Theatre, nt Tlilrty-flrst Street and Indiana Avenue, Is nearlng completion. Horace Webb, producing clown and aerial- 1st," the past three seasons with the Sells- Floto Circus, goes with the Rlngllng Bros, next season. Wilton Lackayb will rejoin the cast of "Fine Feathers" when It appears In New York next month. "The Military Girl" Is temporarily with- out the services of Lillian Stanley, on ac- count of Illness. Cleo Mayncld has succeed- ed Miss Stanley In tho part. A permit was given by the building de- portment to C. J. Grady, who will erect a vaudeville house.to cost $15,000. The house will bo.built at 101<W>6 Devon Avenue, Chi- cago. It will be built of'brlck, will be on< story high and will have a seating capacity of 1,000. Oak Park, Chicago, Is promised a new $100,000 playhouse by Peck, IJotts * Snckctt, the firm which now operates lb* Warrington Opera House In the suburb, and directs the fortunes of several touring at- tractions. Wukn William Rock and Maude Fulloa terminate their Important vaudeville part- nership at tho end of their present tour. Rock will yoke up with Pat Rooney, of (lit the team of Rooney and Bent. The new partnership will be for next Summer only. On Oct. 27, John Hymns and Leila Mc- Intyro will begin a three weeks' cnangenient at tho Auditorium, In "The Girl of My SINGERS ATTENTION! |Tho BALLAD the, REAL Singers are S'N01»-n TAKE ME BACK TO DREAMLAND | "BEST BALLAD WEEVEH SANQ' -HENRY fNP F HAHCIS 11 WANT KVKRY DAI.LAI) 8IN0F.lt TO | BEND FOIl A COPY" OF THIS DIG BALLAD HIT TO-DAV. m l "la Bear Old Tenncs-1 ,H soe." •'KHlarney V Roso " "Flrty B.ies. r "Cannibal Isle." "When I Got That Lov- ing Keeling." ' I'll Be With Yon In Honey- suckle Time," "W«'ll do Baok To Erin, Some | Day, Mavourneon." 'We Published Them'. HARRT L NEWMAN j Grand opera Uouso, CHICAGO, ILI.H. "OhloAgo's Popilar Muslo Pit ulahsr."