The New York Clipper (November 1912)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. NOVJiMBJ'Jlt 23 EVERYBODY IS HUMMING IT HARRY VON TILZER THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE SINGING IT JIMMIE V. MONACO'S SUCCESSOR TO "BRE/kM MAH" '• IU SIT RIGHT OH MOON THE GREATEST SPOTLIGHT IONO IS YEARS. IT II JUST THE KIND OF iONO WOO HEED, LIKE "DREAM BALLAD OB RAGTIME IONO. FITS IS ANYWHERE. GREAT HARMONY. I," YOV CAN IT AS A YOU'VE HEARD OF THESE HITS SOMEBODY ELSE IS GETTING IT I'D DO AS MUCH FOR YOU THE-GHOST OF THE COBLIN MAN THE GIRL BEHIND THE MAN SPECIAL NOTICE--W''?^ 1 HARRY VON Tl^ SINGER AT THE FORGE. Tlta Ituffo, the famous baritone, whose debut last week, with the Metropolitan Opera Co., hi Philadelphia, was In the nature of a furor, gave an exhibition last week of bis ability as an Iron worker, the trade he was engaged in before be discovered his voice. Accompanied by several of his operatic as- sociates, be visited the Baldwin Locomotive Works, where, before a blazing forge, with admirable dexterity, he fashioned from a red hot Ingot a beautiful cornucopia, which be afterwards presented to a member of the Baldwin firm. When Ruffo finished his job, the workmen who bad watched him, gave three cheers for tbelr fellow craftsman who, now occupying a prominent position in the art world, had not forgotten bis artleansblp. «■» "CHAINS." 'By Monday, Dec. 2, Charles Frohman will bavc completed arrangements for a special matinee performance of the play, "Chains," which, written by Elizabeth Baker, created sucb an impression in London when it was originally done during Mr. Frohman's reper- toire season at the Duke of York's Theatre, May 17, 1009. Between then and now the play has been squared to American condi- tions by Porter Emerson Browne. It will bo first acted in this country at one of Mr. Frohman's theatres by an especially organized company. +++ TENTH ANNIVERSARY. B. P. Keith's Theatre, Philadelphia, cele- brated Its tenth anniversary last week. la honor of tho occasion the beautiful crystal lobby was profusely decorated with chrys- anthemums, while many of the regular pa- trons tbanked Harry Jordan, the house mali- nger, for the efficient manner in which the house Is conducted. The house has bad an uninterrupted success ever since It opcaed, nnd during Its ten years the bouse has never licon cloaca a single night DERNUARDT IN NEW PLAY. During Mine. Sarah Bernbardt's coming tour of this country, she will appear In at least one play new to America. She haB Just nolllled Martin Beck, under whose direction alio will appear, (hat "line Nult de Noel sous lc Tcrrenr" would be included In her repertoire. This Is an episode of the French Revolution, written by ber son, Maurluc Bernhardt, and Henri Cain. «'» WARNER-CREWS JOINT STARS. "BlackblrdB," a new play of American life, by Harry James Smith, will have Its first production In Atlantic City Dec. 5, with H. B. Warner as Joint star with Laura Hope Crews. Others in the cast will be: Madame Mathllde Cottrelly, Jean Galbraltb, ISthel Wlnthrop, Bertha Welby, Sydney Valentine, James Bradbury and Harry 0. Taylor. 4i » AGAIN "THE WHIP" POSTPONED. The opening of the Drury Lane melodrama, "The Whip," wblch was to have occurred Nov. 10, at the Manhattan Opera House, has again been postponed, this time to Friday night, Nov. 22. «♦» JACK GARDNER SIGNS. Jack Gardner lias signed for a leading role In "Frivolous tiernldine," which will open In Indianapolis, lnd., for three days, beginning Dec. 1(5. It will then go direct to the Olympic Theatre. Chicago, for a run, Joseph !■:. Howard has engaged Frank Smith- son to stage the piece. ♦ «» VAUDEVILLE IN PANAMA. The Tropical Amusement Co. of Colon, Panama, write us that a good opportunity presents Itself to vaudcvllttans to see tbo canal before completion by booking at the isthmus for four weeks or more. 4 ■» THIRTY-FIVE WEEKS FOR TILFORD. Lew Tlltord, the American ventriloquist, has been booked for thlrty-flvc weeks, lie will play tea weeks on the Locw time, and the balance on the Sullivan & Cousldlnu Circuit. <■ > The Kabczao Publishing Co. has been In- corporated to manage theatres, by Felix Meyer, Edwin Blumenstlcl and Hugo Meyer. NOTICE. HALF TONE PICTURES In the read- Ins paces of THE CLIPPER will fee Inserted at these prleeai Front Pane Cat BG6.00 Double Column.,,.,.., alo.OO Single Column ao.oo World of Players. Notes of the Rowland & Clifford Attrac- tions.—Tbl» firm now has on tour, etc., the following attractions : "The Rosary," five com- panies, touring tho United States and Can- ada; "The Divorce Question," two compan- ies, touring Ibe United tSates and Canada; Dave Lewis. In "Don't Lie to Your Wife; Ruibe Welch and Kitty Francis, in "Frolics of 1013;" Philip Shaw Co., In "The Great Divide." Plays leased to other producers for restricted territory: "The Rosary" and "The Divorce Question," to Oasklll A MacVltry. for Central-WcBtern territory; "Tho Rosary.*' to Gus Henderson, for Southwestern territory; "The Rosary," to W. B. Sherman, of Calgary, Can., for British Canada. Negotiations for early production of "The Rosary," In London, nnd Australia, now pending. "The Cost of Living," by Wm. Anthony McGuire, author of "Tiie Divorce Question,' will be produced (hiring the present season. A new play, by Howard Hall, will be likewise ottered for pub-' He approval daring the current season. -, Notes from "The Red Rose" Co.—John C. Fisher's musical success, "The Red Rose." with Hoc Barnctt at the head, has been meet- ing with remarkable success throughout the Canadian provinces, since opening in Halifax. N. 3., Aug. 5. In Regina, Sask., Nov. 4, fully five hundred people were turned away and a return <iate was immediately arranged. The organization numbers some -,sixty five persons, including a large chorus.; in the cast are: Russell Lennon, -• Ely Brown, Wayne Nunn, Laura Jaffray. Louis Casevant, Maurice Darcy, Walter L. Catlett.'Gbarlot.te PhlKirlck, William H. Conloy Sharks M.' Clear, David Reese, Frltzl Smith nnd Gladys Parvln. ... 1 "'" Bulla Prikglb Notes. —Mr. and Mrs. Fred' Tonkin (Verna Warde) are in their their thirtieth week with Delia Prlngle's Associate Players. The company is enjoying a very prosperous Mason. The productions are all of a high grade, and the weather,.has- been fine. C K. Van Auker, leading man and']nejif& ager, Is a wa.v on a <blg came expedition after- moose and luar. Miss Prlngle has purchased two pedigreed Boston bull terriers. The ros- ter of the company Is as follows: C. K. Van AuUer, M. J*. Hogan, Tony WeBt, Fred Ton- kin, Edgar Baruett, Al. Bridge, T. ft Wig- gins, Riley Myers, J. H. O'Neill, Olive Mc- Connell, Lote Bridge, Verna Warde, Heleae Wilson Helen West, Delia Priogle, and last, but not least, our four year old "child won- der," Tommy Hogan, wbo Is a good study and excellent delivery. • f •Mas, W. A. Pajitxllo (Altce Kennedy) presented her husband with a baby boy at )t Ingham ton, N. Y., Oct. 31. Mrs. Partelio has rctirad from tho profession, and resides with ber husband at Saskatoon, Western Can- ada. Mr. Pnrtello Is Interested with the Ca- ll adJan 'Securities Co., real estate brokers, and also managing the local theatre. NOW READY! THE | CLIPPER RED BOOK AMI DATE BOOK r or laason I9IS-IBI3 It con tains the names and addresses of Man- agers, Vaudeville and Dramatic Agents In New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baa Francisco, Canada, London; Music Publishers; Railroad Agents; The- atrical Clubs and Societies; T. M. A, Head- quarters; Railroad and Steamship Lines, etc., and other information. Sent only on receipt of 10 cents (stamps or coin), accompanied by a coupon cot from THE NSW YORK CLIPPER. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO., LTD. Publishers THE NEW YORK CLIPPER . ALBERT J. BORIE, Managing Editor WWi 88tk STREET, MIW YORK . OCT OUT AND Bend This Coupon and Ten Cents for a copy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK _. (For 1813-1918) TO THK NEW YORK CLIPPER 4T West »Sa> Street, New York Tub American Flaiebs finished their tour through Michigan week of Nov. 4, at Albion, and tbo S. R. U. sign was ''station- ary" during the entire week. Out of seven- teen towns played In Michigan, twelve were booked for return "dates Jn the Spring. They commenced a tour of Indiana, opening week of Nov. 11, at Kendallvllre to capacity busi- ness, and expect to remain in the Booster State until March. Business has been ex- cellent, and some of, the best towns In In- diana have been booked. Prop. F. J. Fitzsimon Flood, the Irish concert pianist, now touring the United States and Canada, will open his Eastern en- gagements Nov. 25, at Boston, Mass. EDDIE ItAVR AND HELEN BRANDON Are a clever vaudeville team, who are meeting with, success In the Central States, is fast winning his way to popularity In the song writing field, and his songs Brandon is a combination that 18 hard to eiceL Mr. Ram uud M1m In unsigned communication reads: "Ro»» Adelle mourns the Iobb of ber motlicr, wo» died In tbe W. C. Hospital Jamestown, N. *•. after a short Illness." ., P ,|.,i FonnssT Hour Jb., whose mother. WW* Von Busing, and whoso father have roWM" "Tbe Merry ConntesB," at the Casino, bmm» his stage debnt at the Wednesday rpaUn« next week. Master Hull, who Is cMit!«»" old, will tako the part played by Bobby l'en* rer for one performance. __^ XT LIBERTY, Eugene and Elsie £"£& Al Sketch Team; Comedian and Novelty Nun. »"■ Pianist and Vocalist. Managers that I'M not PM palaries do not answer. Home address bob» JARRETTE, 4820 N. Ch ristiana Ave., U ltlciigM^ M08IO comroaKD AND MfiliSSK tor any instrument or number of IMW gBS songs, Words and Music. Sketches,etc. Saw«*»g Kg! L. LEW1B. 4» Rlohmond St,, Og MMgjg FOR SAME, Beautiful furnished rooi':' 1 ** 0 "! in Philadelphia, only 11.200 cask Rent M. r" r ,P*' tlculars sdSress '-KORNISIIKD," care i UPFJ*. CHARLES ANDRESS UTILIZING HIS NEW CHALMERS. Tho new roadster doing work on the farm, driving tbo machinery of tho threshing machine on his farm hauling a wheat wagon to the elevator. He also used tho machine in A number of changes were made In the cast of "Ready Money," at Maxlne Elliott's Theatre last week. Frank Monroe, wbo played tbe part of a detective In "Alias Jimmy Valentine," succeeded James Brad- bury, and George L. Tucker succeeded Leo Donr.tlly. John Brownell Is now playing; the rolo which Mr. Tucker bas played since the, first performance. OnonoiB A. Dban, of Michigan, an advance agent and special noivs correspondent, was married la Logan, W. Va.. on Nov. 11, to Lena Crow, of Virginia. "Tbmmjst amd Sunshine' (Southern) will open Its season in 'Southern Kentucky Nov. 10, under the management of L. Claude Myers and Stewart Bond. Ralph E. Clem is stage director. They will carry their own special scenery, and an excellent cast. Louis Powbbs writes: "Mrs. Louis Powers, of tbe Powers Trio, mourns the loss of her mother, who passed away In Everett, Mass., on Nov. 4," Mbb. Stblla Winnkbb Informs us of the loss of her mother, who died at Sioux City, la., on vet 1. Kostkb of "The Cow Puncher" Co. (West- ern) : Howard Bran'Iar, owner; Clarence Doty, manager and leads: Floyd Covcll, S522J Te * FSSi Juveniles; Frank £ Hrown, general business: Jack Harper, char- MtgWi.H ang Naylor, leads; Nellie Banard. soubrette. Have been playing to 8. R. O. for 1 ! 1 ?i p f2 st .. 8even , week8 - a ™ K' vln fr the best of w2&££j% . We «•* TH ». Cl,p(,e " every ?o < r S our an s a un 1 d a y 8 dKr CM6nt,al tD8n cWckcS PARODIES! PARODY 1IIT8II BKpli^fl} DIE8III These are the $1M kind, fSJS[fff^t »1. That. Hello Cello Melody. On a »«' V. lu ,vtaeo with a Beautiriil Girl, on Mooniigbt '"■•"'* Was Twenty-one and You Were &wce ■ x « • Got Yon, Steve; Tliey All Fall. Oh Mr. l>• : «,W Lot Me Uream Some More; I'm doing. ''^J| r I'm Cone: and don't forgetMM'•'«*','."" , ™, oir i sure-flre hit "You'll Want Me Back. *'''" w , Dog, Daddy Did the S*me Thing HN) »"fg^ Everjbod/s Doln' It Now, for $l. My ;>!' ^ parody hits, on recent successes, for '-•," ^ Setches. eto. (stamp). F. J. LaPlBBKl.. iw» m Dallas, Texas. ——- GIRLS, IT'S UP TO JJgJ mas Stamps and 4 songs, "When bubm . w ver Clouds to Gold," ^WOIH Re" l '.;.,J™ m First Bweetbeart," IM. B, OLDS, BaW •'"«"