The New York Clipper (November 1912)

KoVEMBEB 23 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. ^HE> imWYORK CITY THE>ATRE>® REVIEWED NEXT WEEK. B °. d ^il)WAI TO PA»«S." »* tt « Wll,ter Qar * I"" 1 ' 11 wnir," at tb« Manhattan Opera House. nBAMATIO AIH> MUSICAL. ■STOB'Swthorne, of the 0. 8. A.,- third nvrASCO.-FrM.cM Starr. In "The Case of B on r 'co«^B^^^ SwE 1 -^ DaoBMer of HeaTen '" C4»«&Sfti«j Coonteis," fourteenth .,v.?!f? : Tlic ncd Petticoat," second week. ■$£$«&£ FORTY-SECOND STREET. — KLTKN .Wthln the Law," eleventh week. ....omir--'■Bella Donna." second week. JmiTVKlOIlT" STREET.-"Never Say ^ c/ *"Tl.e D VeIlow Jacket" third week. SSSf-^tS ill" o* the Slipper," fourth ■week. week, sixth ■week, ..•t-pv— : 'C 0. D.," second week. gjggSct-TjSui *»»«>». * n ,,Tne Attflck ' IUlBla\**AM«»» Man's Son," third and ni'irODBOMR- "Under Many Flags," KV I CKES"0CKKK:-"Oh, Oh, Delphino," tlihth week. .. i inFilTY —"Milestones," tenth week. '"lie-"JuliusCesar" (revival, third 'rrrl E-'The Affairs of Anatol, 11 week. "Snow White" third "very matinee bat Saturday. , in'EUM-IMlUc Bnrke, In "The 'Wind the 11 Paint'Girl" eleventh week. HAXIXE ELLIOTT.—''Ready Money," four- 3 H.aiN n RODOE.-"FolUe« of 1012," fifth' WW AMSTERDAM—"The Count of Luxem- ' ' liourg." tenth week. r »nK "The Oypsy," second and last week. ■r uilOUSB.—"Little Women," sixth week. KEi'UIlLlC—"The Governor's Lady,"clcventh rVPOk THIRTY-NINTH STREET.—Annie Russell s Old English Comedy Co., second week. VIM COLLIER'S COMEDY.—"Fanny'a Flrrt Play," tenth week. WEBER'S.—"A Scrape o' the Pen," ninth ITALLACK'S.—"Our Wlvea," third and last week at this house. ■ ■ PROCTOR'S FIFTH AVENUE. (OCS. MCCtJS", HOB.) Another one of those record breaking pro- irami that Manager McCune has been serv- fag litely, Is being presented here this week, if the Monday matinee standing room was it a premium. And why not? As a headline featnre the great and only ."Rube" Marqaard, (he baseball hero, with nineteen straight to hit record, was staging, and seen actually dancing. His assistant, Blossom Seeley, need; Tory little Introduction, as her method of nutting over a song la most original and greatly Imitated. For fully twenty-five mln- ■tea the large audience did nothing nut admply look and wonder at the capable man- ner In which the "Robe," assisted by Miss Feclcy sang and danced, and at the conclu- sion of their clever little skit gave them one of the greatest ovations ever recorded at this home. Raymond and Caverly had a most difficult position of following this pair, but they simply cleaned op with a bunch of new material and pirodles that had the audience roaring with bragbter each minute they were on the stage. Seymour Felix and Amelia Calre, la a miniature musical comedy, called "In Search of, a Past," containing mx scenes, showing •tveral different countrlee, proved big favor- ites and the welcome extended them la itlootn eeen anywhere. Both youthful artists aiif and danced after the customs of differ- ent countries, arid at the conclusion gave a Geo. II. Cohan Impersonation that brought them rounds of applause. Ai a piano player and a seprnno Master Dare Schooler and Louise Dickinson put over one of the neatest performances In their line. Master Schooler played several most difficult clnsslc numbers In a graceful and •B. style, demons:raltng his wonderful anility on this Instrument. Miss Dickinson aang several songs In fine voice, with an operatic selection at the conclusion of their performance that were a big encore getter. k ,.i ?. 8e , hv0 °*Poncnts of refined comedy, Wll- 85 M , ack and Nel « Walker, entertained In ww breew and up-to-date repartee. Th« "JJjng and dancing of these versatile ur- u ^n" hea rt!ty enjeyed. iJtC , Qllr dncr Crnne and company, present- ing their sketch, "The Little Sunbena," wer« SfflLHffi»"nil The sketch ngnln proved it, »L , ngl and held attention throughout " a „»"ole presentation. frf)mWj. ro ! , . ,el1 "" '«*« star of "The Girl ]SS "Jl* 11 * 0 "- was 'seen In a new pcrform- iil . 8co New ' A cta.) hEHPE °J? d Wilson', the acrobatic and and IS ''""""tumblers, opened the show. "?''»irength™ '" ■■*■««■ tne,r " teai * mm™ TVV, Md ***** Baldwin, the ftSSjL'QF l?M""eT. showed what can RJr **H" these bandy objects. In a rathfr the. «SS7 Ulon of closing the show, they held aeUv?,T c ,* c » tea ' throughout their wholo cc hy their clever work. Jack. andl.^iSK 0 —Sft el »»s ■«•««» pictures DoJottSTfflL buI 5« Nov. 18-20 Included: Ro»;Hp l u ,eu0 !, M A, Walthoor Troupe, Leon jflT-jffl' oj"* Hartman, Morris and Clark, Hwlv 55 n f J*« IlM>n - Bl " *<» 21-24 Includes i KXaSniffSPft ,n • "n^r sketch, "The llawih n ,„ Ido, »V L * x *y ■"* Mellon, dancers: GlaaatB^ 0 . 8 M1 OBtrels, "A Stubborn Mlx-np," anlg.it A n *, Ta,M ». stagers and Ulkers, »n4 Kim, ._■• "!"■**• stagers and Ulkers, LmS&VS! ««»P»nr, Hliwions. mgn~v.Z? 1 5S' tr »*»*•*. I Bernard Frank, for' v n I Bad , e o ,r, „ ll I 0 and motion plrtnrea. Bill Ithocde? i.Ji*' 2 ^ taclnded: Sally Fields, PWghtoBRU* Crsmpton, Rex Pox, Three rSSS" SHSS Herman Lteb and company, Boondlni &■"• ■»* Falrman. and the "n« fiSL^SS* BM > <•» 2*-28: Lorklna Pans- niMSSff*""! Hannan Lleb and eom- Jravisinrii ra * nd ««hert», and Wnrron ail i C0B, Pany. -Vnud) viL S 2?f" i ,ullu s Bernstein, mgr.) »W 18.*o i«2i"i m lt' 011 Clcturcs. Bill for n "4 Bora, , S, c ' 1 i (, ' d The McCarvera. Larklns "" , SvSSJsHB . U 3» nttbari Brooks, Hilly B«SSm*a« m "ty and company, ""oy. KPafiS barren Travis and eom- $>*■ lie w* X? 3 ' p " nn T Fondcller, .Tack "vies ,,mf t Ti n ? ota - < J ^ •'" , ««» Quartette. K «»on nod P^^ nd , company' Boyd and t-Thla new ^' , **^ <"«hcr A Fields, rogrs.) l n «- 21 lv•b«?T•« , ' , ^ , OP™ Thursday even- i Fields' ??, T. n »st performance of Weber »• Pete infl . 8 {?, r , 8t *c« Co. will preseot ?*comn an n ' , Ji^ , » , «q ue . Tf«fto«K tfin Lav. ^"'vonh % *S%Ml Bayes and Jack iHWi*!™"* MM!* Beasle Clayton. W ^t an/te nD ' ^ , ' n Co » l " Oarrlck, "no Fida, and Marie Dirmler. "THE RED PETTICOAT." Sr ,y o" J ( ^f m ./'- 4 hw Shubert, Inc.mgrs.) —The Red Petticoat, a three net farce, pro- daccd last season under the title of "Xext " Book and lyrics by Rlda Johnson Young and Paul West, with music by Jerome I>. Ixern Ftodueed1 Wednesdny nlirbt, .Nov. 13, at Daly a, by the Messrs. Shubert, with this cast: Sophie Brush Helen Lowell ITiyllls Oldham, Brick's sister. . .Louise Mink Dora Warner, Jack's sister Grace Fle'd •Sage Brush'' Kate Frances Kennedy Otto Schmaltz James B. Cnraon l»S ,^ a 5™c 1 :- Joseph PhllMns "Brtck", Oldham Donald Mncdonold [tad .Take e. L. Fernandez Barney Barnes Henry Norman Long Jim Wallace Owen Swat Rogers George Neville Sam Small Charles MacDonald IJlg Regan William Pructte A Miner Allen Kearus A Chinaman Thomas Fulton Parrot Katherlnc Belkap Indian Joseph Maloney If one can make up his mind to pay not the slightest attention to the Improbable story of this farce, and most of the happen- ings as well, and also forget the Incongruity of believing that such things could happen, at least take place in the locality selected by the authors, then he will be In a con- dition to spend a mighty pleasant evening with "The Red Pettlcont." Miss Young's farce was seen here last sea- son without music, under the title of "Next," with Helen Lowell then, as now, In the lead- ing role, and Miss Lowell accomplished easily and with entire success the transfer to the newer mould In which the work Is cast. The failure of- "Next," In Its drnmotlc form, could cot 1k attributed to any fault of the acting of Miss Lowell, as her artistic methods and personal humor arc bound to prove effective under any conditions. It was not so certain, however, that she could make her comedy just as potent In song and dance. But It discovered early In the farce that her dry humor lost nothing In her rendition of Mr. West's ditties, or In the delightfully char- acteristic dance steps with which she Illus- trated her songs. There were neat and pointed lyrics, written by Paul West, for this production, and most tuneful Jingles had tieen snpplled by the gifted Jerome D. Kern. Material aid In giving tbo audience a pleas- urable evening was found In tii_- fine vocnl ef- forts of Grace Field, and she danced with uncommon grace and animation. Joseph Phillips gave a pleasing rendition of a waltz song, and other numbers .well suited to his agreeable baltoae voice. James B. Canon, as Otto Schmalz; William I'mette, as Big Regan, and Louise Mink, as I'hyltla Oldham, and Henry Norman contributed to the success of tbe performance. The chorus was small, but efficient la what they were called upon to do. Mr. Kent's delightful music contained but one "rag" number. Ills melodies were all en- cored many timet, those meeting with special favor being "I Wonder," "Little Golden Maid," "Oh You Beautiful Spring," and the gem of the entire collection, a perfect little curaH) of a song, entitled "Since tbe Days of Grandmamma," that took tbe audience back to tho days of crinoline. In this Miss Low- ell fairly excelled herself, and a bevy of girls xave her capital aid. The three acts of the piece are laid at Lout River, Nev, It is a mining camp, with the usoal general store and dance halls. Mrs. Young's play has as Its theme the arrival vf a woman barber Into this Western com- munity, where a barber of the usual sex had been expected. Of coarse. Miss Lowell Is the female barber. The fun starts upon her ar- rival, and as stated above, plausibility cuts no figure In the subsenacnt happenings. The rudlencc on Wednesday night seemed to enjoy tho piece thoroughly. Tbo second week began 18. Old Timer. CITY THEATRE. (den i.ko, Man.) The program presented for the first part of tills week Is composed of several acts well known In vaudeville, the remainder being made up of new matcilal supplied by the newer variety. Dale and Cnsson, In a neat and rcftned comedy, singing and piano act, pleased the large audience. Tho act Is a somewhat dif- ferent rathskeller sort, the young woman being the piano player, with tbe man har- monizing with several well selected boors. They both appear In neat clothes, and put aver their songs in a clever manner. Coleman and Frances, In a sketch that nobody seemed to know what it was nil about, inunnged to effect a fair jlzed hit. Both arc rupnblc performers, but tbe sketch is poorly constructed, and Is very uninteresting. A racing sketch, tailed "The Trainer," was presented by three people, nnd was one of the features of th') bill. The story tells about nn old trainer who has retired nnd married. Returning to his native city wh»nj lie trained horses In his younger days, he yields to tempttitlon nnd beta his last live dollars. He meets nn old friend who, to save the trainer his money tells him his favorite wins nnd poys him his check, al- though the horse he has wagered his money on has lost. The sketch Is cleverly written and well played. Ward nnd Ilogers. in n skit, "The Actor nnd the Expressman," were a big success, Both possess fairly good singing voices, and rendered several sougs to much applause. Carlo Wilson, singing comedienne. In a spe- cialty, was a big favorite. Costumed as nn FmkIi-.1i coster girl, she put over several songa with excellent result Lo Roy and Drake, offering songs snd some good talking material, met with hearty ap- proval. . Holmes and Wells, presenting a singing nnd dancing specialty, with several changes of costumes, cleaned up. Fletchette and Frlgona were also seen In n singing and dancing performance, and proved capable. /cc*. s ■ Ii-vIhk Place Theatre (Dr. M. Itnum- fcld, mgr.)— Warrcntanz. by Leo Blrlnskl, which was produced here tor tbe first time on Nov. 13, Is a very clever comedy, dealing with, the Russian revolution. The author hat inc- cecded In depleting not only the Russian officers In their Incompetence and weakness for graft of all kinds, but also the tuUlo activity of the revolutionists. The entire play Is an endless string of comical little scenes which did not fall to bring well de- served laughter and applause from the audi- ence. It was exceedingly well staged, ond nil of the players apparently did their beat to add to the success of the production. Da- llmited praise belongs toHerr Btoeckel and FTI. Llcbtenstetn, the latter as a Junior edition of "red" Emma Ooldmnnn; Iffy Engel and Herr Martini, as well as Herr Marlow, In the part of th<- governor: Borfhn Waldcn. as his wife, and Ht-rr-Jwgens. Smaller roles were co- trusted to Herren Meyer-Blgen Lrnst Aucr- bneb, Robert Otmar. snd Falk and m Selma Weber and Buhrke, who did well in them. Btrolina. Broadway (William Wood, mgr.)—"The Dove of Peace" closed here Saturday night, 10. The Sim nodpert, with Geo. W. Monroe, Bessie Wynn nnd Harry Fisher, will open at this house Wednesday evening. 27. Hudson (Henry ». Harris Estate, mgM.1 —Mrs. Flake, In The High Rpai, opened at this house Tuesday evening, Nov, 19. "THE GYPSY/' Park (Frank McKce, mgr.)— The Gyp»V, J romantic opera, la two nets, book and yrits by Frank Plxhur. mrarc by Uuntav Luders, produced Thursday night, Nov. 14, by John Cort, with tbis cast: Lord tafteM j„i, n d. O'Hara Lord kyddlehurst Ernest Lombart Count von Sternberg John Buzzard J'nulo Francis Lleb B?go William Sellcry l'hlpps. Forrest Wiuant Lady Alicia Violet Beaton Lady Lucy Elcannr Kent Agra Josephine Morse Clytle Blanche West Sophie Anna Wilkes The scenes of "The Gypsy" are laid near Salisbury. Eng. 'Ihe lirat shows a gypsy camp, which Is picturesquely beautiful, and the second Is Stanhope Hall, The story deals principally with Lady Alicia, heiress to tbe Stanhope estates, and Paulo, tbe handsome leader of the gypsies. The latter Is Informed by Agra, the woman he knowB as his mother, that bo Is the son of Lord Stanhope, and that the girl known as Lady Alicia Is a gypsy, being her own daughter. Paulo deems It best not to make known the secret, but Clytle, a gypsy girl, who was betrothed to Paulo, overhears Agra's confes- sion and makes It known, and the lovers Hiinlly plight their troth. The lyrics arc bright, but tbe book has little to commend It for, while the theme offers ample opportunity the author his failed to make tho most of it, with the re- sult that the story Is poorly told. Often- times the author has used no cleverness tak- ing tits characters of tho stage, making them exit without any reason. For Mr. Luders' music, however, there la naught but praise. It Is bright, tuneful and catchy, nnd la spite of the handicap of a poor book It should bring the opera no small degree of success. Mr. Luders has given to our stage many a pleasing score, but none of his previous works were more deserving of' public favor than Is that of "The Cynsy." "Slnga 6ong of Sixpence," "Daffy," "Flirting," "The Oypsy Rover," "Gems of the Night," "We Know, Sweetheart, We Know," "Every Year Is Leap Year," "The (Hrl I Can't Forget." and "Tho Talc of the Tadpole." half of the musical numbers, are above tbe average, and the last named Is a distinct novelty. The company includes aeveral very capablo singers and some clever comedians. 1'rnuclB Lleb looked and acted the rote of the gypsy (Paulo) to perfection, while his rich, robust voice was heard to advantage In the songs allotted to htm. Eleanor Kent sang her two songs capitally. Anna WUkcs was very pleasing as Sophie, nnd Forrest Wlnant proved hlmBClf to be a graceful dancer as well as a good light co- median. John Hazznrd, as Count von Sternberg, and Ernest Lambert, as Lord Kyddlchurat (a Hilly obs character), were both excellent. violet Scaton nang her rolo fairly well.. hut made little of her dancing In her duet with Mr. Lleb. William Seiiery sang capitally, his rich, bass voice being beard to advantage In "What Else Can a Gypsy Doi" The opera was lavishly presented, and A. M. Holbrook, who staged It, deserves much credit. The second week began Nov. 18. WML i' • I'ROCTOR'S TWENTY-THIRD STREET. (JOSEPH HACO, AIOO.) For the first half of this week, opening Nov. 18, there was an exceptionally flno bin offered. Not wishing to detract any credit from any or alt the acts, there can be no doubt that the last srenes rhowlr.g an oil fire at Kayenne, which van shown In the "Patue Weekly, No. 44," wcra as well liked as any act, nnd there were suae excellent acts, too. In the headline position were Haw- thorne's Minstrel Maids, consisting of tlvc girls who can sing, and two men In black face. The girls, nicely dressed In knicker- bockers and white wlg,i, open the act with a neat dance. Then the men come In, and nft<r a specialty the whole company get together and giro a good show. SpeclaJtlea ere done by cacb. 'Hie two songs which Neemcd to go 'he best were "I'll Be Welcome In My Home Town," sung by one of the men, nnd "Till the Hands of Ihe Desert Grow Cold," sung by ono of the girls. This was repeatedly .encored. The wholo net went well, and was greatly liked. Robinson ana La Favor, two men, offered n comedy athletic act that received many hearty laughs. The comedian over-acted a little, but was nevertheless funny, and tbo straight proved himself to be a nimble young man by the jumping stunts ho performed. Spraguc and McNocce, a man In white tights and a uniform coat, and a pretty young woman In a white uniform, the skirt renchlng to the knees, were a real treat. These two perform a roller skating offering that would make a hit on any bill. They do some neat dancing together, and the girl does a clog dance alone. The man also does a specialty. In nu act entitled "After the Honeymoon" wo sec how a young' couple start housekeep- ing one week after their marriage. They have I heir first quarrel over a letter, but make-up when tbe man pretends to kill a mouse. Miller and Lyles, black faced comedians, handed out some comedy talk and closed with a boxing bout. J. K. Murray nnd Clara Lane and com- pany offered a singing sketch which was well liked. Tbe scory part does not amount to much, but that does not matter. A young couple are married ugalnst the bride's father's wishes. Ho comes to visit her, not knowing sho has married. He Is so takei with the yoing man's singing he forgives them and joins ;n slnglrg several of tbe old Irish tunes which sre so pleasant lo listen to when nicely sung, as they were on Mon- day evening. Wo come now to Ezra Kendall Jr., billed as "A Chip of tho Old Block." Kendall Jr., appearing In a green suit of exaggerated style, sang a song, then told a couple or stories, and then gave an Impersonation of bis famous father Ho cloned with a parody on a popu- lar song. From the time of nls entrance until he finally left tbe stage, he had tho entire audience laughing. Mr, Kendall made a "Hit," with a big H. Doo. s Ursnd Opera Home (B. 3. Madden, mgr.)—Hlanclie Ring, In The Wall Street Otrt, opened 18, to a good house. The com- pany Includes: Paul Porter, Charles Holly, wra. P. Carleton, Elmer Thompson, George (inston. Will Rogers, Murray Hnrnsrd, Chas. Sllbcr, Ralph Ihlpman, Wm. Bussed, W. E. Cameron. Kate Wlngllcld, Lillian Spenrer, Alice Sullivan, Lorctta King, Catherine nurst. Constance Hyatt, Kathryn Salnpolls, Ethel Dennlson and Lea Leland. Next week, "The Woman." Maafcatlan Opera Honae.—Tbe produc- tion of The Win it. after many postpone. meats. Is now announced definitely for Friday night. Nov. 22. Harris (Henry B. Harris' Estate, xoara) — Here Man will be produced here Monday evening, 26. Special matinee of Mr*. Xmat Anfirl was given hers Tuesday, 10, to be re- pented at matinees only, Wednesday, 20, and Friday, 22. Wallack'a (Charles Burnham, mgr.)— Mine. Simons, la The Paper Chan, will open here Monday evening, 2B, "WHAT AUS YOUr Criterion (Chas. Frohmon, mgr.)—What Attt Vour a farco In thrco acts, by Rupert Hughes, produced Monday night, Nov. 18, by Henry W, Savage, with this cast: Harry Cudllp Stuart Robson Jr. Ma belle Smythe Edith Stoddard Bailey Alonzo l'rlco August PhD Whlto Arlstldc .King Flsner disunity Cyril Dswsou The l'sge Bernard Gorcey The Hat Boy 1. Fred Holloway Francois Vsitel Edouard Durand Mrs. Consuclo Sturgls Roxanc Lansing Archibald Petherbrldge, Esq., Sidney Oreenstreet "Plnwheel" Murphy Bobby Barry Mr*. Myrtle Murphy Luray Huntley Franklin Payson, Esq Alan Brooks Judge Domlnlck Robert Fisher Terence Mcdlll William Courtlclgli Miss Barbara Lnngmulr Desmond Kelley Bayard Duclos, Esq Shelley Hull Miss Betsy Blnke Marguerite Sklrvln General Tatum Phil Whlto Fritz Buhlcr Bernard Gorcey • Senator Brlghnm J. Fred Holloway Oswald Swayne George McOrntii A Wayfarer Phil Wblto "What Alls You?" Is a funny farce, built for laughing purposes only, and It admirably fulfills Its mission. What little story there Is tells of the manner In which Tcrcnco Medlll treats his patients at hi* health re- sort. Mcdlll conducts an establishment on the lines of that run by Wm. Muldoon, whero men and women, suffering from the effects of too much of the various degrees of society, go to have their worn-out and shattered nerves restored to their normal condition. With this as his theme Mr. Hughes has mndc the skeleton of a fnrce which la filled with funny charaotors and funny situations, and George Marlon has taken the skeleton and supplied the necessary "business" to make a full evening's entertainment. Tho "business" Is fully half of the performance, nnd Stage Director Marlon never did better work than he has In this piece. There Is little dialogue In act two, the action of which takes place In the gymnasium of Medlll, but the audience Is kept lu continual laughter during the entire net, which ruiiB nearly fifty minutes. In the first act the author tells his com- plete story, nnd in this be has proved that lie Is an Inventive writer. As In act two the audience finds little to do but laugh, and the Interest Is well sustained for what Is to follow. Act three, which Is In three scenes. Is not tip to Its predecessors, which Is not to be wondered at, as It would be difficult' to keep up the pace set by them. Of the presenting company there Is naught to be said but praise. Edouard Durand, as Francois Vatel, gavo one of bis line maracter Imperaonstlons which always delight. Mr. Durand ranks ns one of the foremost actors In his line, nnd his portrayal In this piece Is an artistic masterpiece. Never once does he forget his French accent nor the little characteristics which belong to the Frenchman, fie mnkcB Francois a man of lilg'i idea's in spite of his enlllug (which Is that of a waiter), and acts with a deft touch I bat stamps him tho artist that ha Is. William courtlclgli has probably never doae better work. Ill* Tcrcnco Medlll was a moat natural character, and the approval accorded him was juutly his. Shelley Hull did good work, his "half- drunk" business In tbe first act being ad- mirably done. Bobby Barry proved himself to be not only a clever comedian, but also a clever bag- puncher, his work In tbo "gym" being capital. Desmond Kelly was fair to It ok upon, and capably portrayed tbe young woman who went through a "course of sprouts" at a re- treat to be near the man she loves. Luray Huntley gave a fine character por- trayal of Mrs. Myrtle Murphy, nnd Marguerite Sklrvln looked charming In her "gym" suit, nnd did some fin* stunts on the bars, flying ring* and horse, and borse, and also punched the bag very olevoriy. Robert Fisher," Sidney Oreenstreet, J. Fred Holloway and Phil White all did good work. The production was finely staged. Whit. i AMERICAN. (CIIABLBS H. l'OTHDAM, MOll.) Bo crowded was this house on Monday af- ternoon that Into comers were compelled to stand, and even tho choice of standing room was at a premium. The show was a good one although It lacked speed. The chief honors went to a young woman called Coy Do Trlckcy. who Is not only a splendid singer, but find tho best mnke-up (coon) \\c have ever seen. So perfect was It that even tbo writer, who has been a pro- fessional theatregoer for more than twenty- five years, wns completely fooled, for ho hnd insisted to his companion that Miss Dc Trlckcy was a genuine colored person. It was when she removed her glovo and dis- played a Illy white arm that he felt like a "brick." Miss Dc Trlckcy Is full of fire and nang several songs In a capital manner. Although they call themselves "Queer and Quaint," these two yonng men offered nothing that Is cither queer or quaint. They have a fair song and (lance act, with a poor line of comedy talk. Their dancing Is the best part of their act. A very pretty singing act was offered by two young nnd pretty girls, who bill them- selves ns "Tbe Two Winging Girls." They sing very well together, and there Is an at- mosphere of refinement about their work. Their selections of songs, however, could easily be Improved upon. "Fun In a Turkish Hath" looked like a I'lg act when It started, bat it was some- thing of a disappointment. Tbe cast Is made np of four men and a boy, none of whom could lie considered comedians in the broadest sense of the word. A good dramatic sketch, with a strong moral, was furnished by Cortls and Florence (man and woman.) Tbe act has been seen before In New York with other players .n the cast. The man. now playing the husband has a habit of occasionally "mumbling" his words so that they are not distinctly heard by the audience. Tbe young woman plays her part exceedingly well. Brown. Delmore and Brown contributed a atrong tinging act Each or these three men have good voices. They carry their own drop, which shows the river front of a town. An net that pleased was offered by Prlngt* and Allen. Prlngle was formerly of "That Quartette." He owns a flno basso voice, and bis singing of " 'Till ths Sands of the Desert Grow Cold." won for him much npplsus*. Miss Allen Is not strong as a singer, but wins out on her ability as a comedienne. Charles It. Sweet, In hi* Weil known tramp costume, started slowly, but soon won the n \idf< nee with his clever work od tbe piano. It has been a long time since Sweet ha* ?raced the vnndevllle stage of this city, and he eld timers In tbe aadlenco gave him a warm welcome. Tbe Musical Simpson* opened the show, and Captain Wesley'* seals and sea lions closed the Mil. Third Bow. ■■' i * Aearlernr (Samuel F. Kingston, mgr.)— The Wititnt of Or was given by the Wm, Fox Stock Company Monday matinee, Nev. 18. The piece enlist* Ihe fu I str'.nath' of the com- pany and the management ha* given this populnr success f fine; production. SCENERY THEATRES AND PRODUCTIONS, VAUDEVILLE ACT8 EQUIPPED New and Seconal Hand Scenery In Stoek MURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MURItAT HILL TilKATKR, N. Y, WALTina MAIEY, ittgr. Tel. 3(183 Uur. Bill "NEVER SAY DIE/' Forty-cUUth Street (Wm. A. Brady, mgr.)— Xevcr Say Die, a play In three acts, by W. II. Post and William Collier. Produced by Lew Fields on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, with the following cast: A Servant John Adam Hon. Mrs. Stovenson Emily Fltzroy Sir John Morenzl, M, D. John Clulow Hector Walters John Junior Violet Stevenson Paula Marr Virgil Halcsby, M. D. Charles Dow Clark 'irlK-gs Grant Stewart Dlonysins Woodbury William Collier Vercnesl Nicholas Judels "Buster" William Collier Jr. La Clgalc Jessie Arnold Mr. GIbbs Thomas McGrath Expressman ....James Sliecriin Maid Dorothy linger Tho annual engagement of William Collier Is looked forward with much Interest, as It Is almost a forgone conclusion that Romcthlng wortli while is sure to be seen. Looking over his past performances ho has Invariably sup- plied the stago with an np-to-tbe-tuliiutc comedy, brimful of funny situations nnd witty sayings. This season his record has not been broken, as "Never Say Die." In which he was seen for the first time In New York, Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, is by far one of the best comedies that ho has ever at- tempted. Written In conjunction with W. II. Post, both authors deserve much credit for the clever comedy, which met with a hearty reception by a large audience, who were most liberal with their applause. While the pint of Ihe oieco Is slender. It Is, nevertheless, entertaining nnd inter- esting from start to utilsli. It tells about a a wealthy American who Is given but ono month to live by two English physicians. Ills poor artist frler.d la In love with a girl whoso parents have Just hoard that tho failure of a bank bas ruined them. Tho American, thinking ho Is to die, marries the girl and agree* to Icavo all his money to her, so sho ran then marry his churn. A scpamt'on follows Immediately after tho wedding, but Instead of dying the American gets well. In conclusion both fall In lovo with each other, and at tho fall of tho curtain find both starting tor America, Mr. Collier, as tbo doomed American, had a character that Just suited him, and In hi* quaint and original mannerisms won much favor. William Collier Jr., In a scene with his father about a dog, created much laugh- ter, and shows tbe makings of a first class actor. Paula Marr (Mrs. Colllor), as tho girl, gavo her usual fine performance. The part of a valet was cleverly portrayed by Grant Stewart. The two physicians were huinorously played by Messrs. John Clulow nnd Charles Dow Clark. Nicholas Judnls, as a French chef, and Jessie Arnold, a French nctress. were happily cast, and gave much life to the comedy, although appearing only In thu second act Emily Fltaroy, ns the widow, looked charming and stately, and played her role In a capablo manner. John Junior, ns the young artist, was well liked. Tho second week began Nov. 11). Jaok. ■ ■ ■ IIAMMEIMTF.IN'rl. (WM. ltAMMr.IIBTT.Irl, Man.) With tbe return of William nammersteln as manager hers, on Monday, Nov, 18, tho policy of giving from fifteen to seventeen net*, twice dally, was again Installed. This Is announced a* "Anniversary Week," but It l« left to the Imagination a* to Just what anniversary the week represent*. Bargain wesk, when It Is considered that (hare ara seventen acts listed In the programs, might bo more appropriate. In the billing Irene Franklin gets tha top line. With Bert fJrcun aa bar accompanist at tbe piano, and being In her usual good volco nnd form, It Is only necessary to state here that her character songs wero vnlhu- slastlcally received, and were rendered In her own Inimitable, manner. Miss Franklin guvo threo new songs— "Waiting Up for Iliibby," "Wo've Oot a Now Baby at Our Houso" and "Farewell, Broad- way, Fare Thee Well." "Tho Chorus Lady's Debut" wn* also given. As tho hour was then li.CO, and the sudlenco was leaving tho theatre en niiissk. Miss Franklin declined to do any more. Tho lateness nearly spoiled her net, "A Night In a Turkish Hath" held* tha sketch position of the bill right worthily, Its setting bring particularly appropriate and tbe comedy dialogue, likewise the sing- Ing, being assigned to competent actors. Ilonlta and Lew Ileum, with but u few mora weeks In local vaudeville prior to their London engagement, delighted tho big audi. em-e wltb their comedy and songs. Joe Jackson gave his screaming panto- mimic comedy, with tho dilapidated bicycle, and there Is nothing, funnier In American vaudeville. Keno, Welch and Melrose put over tbclr expert nnd comedy work In flno fashion, and were onu of tho best liked acts of the big bill. Hugblo Jennings, manager of the Detroit ball team, assisted by Ben Smith, In a skit, entitled "Hiring a Mascot." made an au- spicious local debut here, 18. (See New Acts In this Issue.) "Tae Girl from the Movies," another new- comer hero this week, is mentioned undo' New Acts. McDovltt. Kelly and Irene Lucy got all tbe fun possible out of tha aklt, "Tho Plana Movers nnd tho Actreas." It Is a new one, and will compare very favorably aa a laugh getter with any of tbe comedy musical ■ketches. The Parbor 01 rli, who sing well, dress most becomingly, and give a touch of added Interest to tbelr work by a little natural comedy, scored quite a nice little hit. Smylhe and Hnrlman appeared In thoir up-to-date songs to Jeclded advantage. Their "ijoarrel song' was a gem. Waldo, a tall young man, who can surely tlo himself Into all aorta of knot*, "con- torted" successfully In tbe opening position of the? bill. The Gordon Bros, singer* and dancers, have made themselves popular here, not only liy the quality of tbelr stage work, hut also by appreciating tbe value of a swell stage appearance. The Oingras, one of whom did many seem- lugly Impossible feat* of heavy lifting with the steel sphere*, got by nicely. The Leland* painted pretty pictures whllo standing back of tho canvas (as seen from the audience's viewpoint), tbelr color* befcig brought out by a lighting process, and were very effective. The Boudlnl Bros., wltb tbelr piano aecor- dlon*. had a bard itragelo to get any to. sponse from the bare fringe of people wbt> remained after Irene Franklin b«d finished. They were In tbe flffeonth position of the Dill. La Rex and. La TUx, In tbelr novel aerial act, brought the long bin to a close, but tbo plrtnres were *tlll to eome. 0/d Timer. ■ —— - flavor (Rosenberg Bros., mgr*.)—Motion picture* In wbtcb leading aura appear Is the attraction at this bouse.