The New York Clipper (November 1912)

12 THE NEW YOEKOLIPPEB^ ' ' NOVEMBER 2. '!"',>' 1% ■• item i ■■■': i • H •»s| •BM XXCCCOOSCCCSCCOOOCOSCCCOCCCOCOSCOOOCCs. CHICAGO NEWS ADVERTISEMENTS , » MMDOOM RECEIVED AT WESTERS BITIEAC OF TOW YORK CLIPPER, BOB ABHXAND BLOCK, RANDOLPH CLARK STREETS, CHICAGO AND / w» *^A n Mondai, Nov. 18. Few changes are made In the theatres this week, although the few represent much ac- tivity. The Fine Arts Theatre will begin its season to-night, and there wc shall Bee four plays in six days. " 'Way Down East" replaced Chauncey Olcott at McVicker's last night. Mrs. Flake left Powers' Theatre Sat; urduy evening, and "Years of Discretion will be shown there Tuesday jilgbt. The vaudeville, burlesque, combination and stock theatres Bir.dc their usual weekly changes. Two attractions which opened the current Benson at their respective playhouses will Olympic (Sam Lederer, mar.)—Henry W. Savage's production of "The Million" opened to excellent business the first week, and is continuing to draw very nicely. In the cast are Paul Ker, Taylor Holmes, Edwin. Fors- lams keep them laughing; Rlsmore enter- talned, and Ed. Vinton and doe were a lit Apollo (B. L. Jacoby, mgr.)—The crowds that stand-in line-at the opening of every performance at this house indicate., the popu- berg. Ernest Warde, Charles Trowbridge, John larity of the bills now being presented. J or A. Butler, Helen Luttrell, Eulalle Jensen, the week of 11. first half:. Hugel and Syl- Kenyon Bishop and others. Tester were a feature, as.were Wilson and Powibs' (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)—Mrs. Flske concluded a fairly successful engage- ment, In "The High Hoad," 16. The theatre will be dark until Tuesday, 10, when the new play, "Years of Discretion/' will have Its first big city presentation. Considerable terminate their engagements nt the-end of local Interest has already been aroused In this week, "The Bed! Widow" quits Cohan's the comedy, as It Is the joint work of Mr. Grand Opera House and "Milestones" closeB and Mrs. Frederick Hatton. Mr. Hatton Is Its run nt the Blackstone. The Grand will offer next Sunday night George M. Cohans "The Little Millionaire, ' with Charles King in the part Cohan wrote for himself. Jnmes T. Powers will come to the American Music Hall Sunday, with "Two Little Brides." David Warfleld will bring "The Return of Peter Grimm" hnck to the Blackstone next Monday for a snort engagement. He will be followed by Leo Dltrichsteln, in "The Concert." Blanche Ring will bring the mu- sical comedy, "The Wall Street Girl" to the Illinois on Dee. 1, and M that evening Will- lam T. Hodge will again act "The Man from Home," at the Chicago Opera House. On- Dee. 2 the play made from Louisa M. Al- cott's story, "Little Women." will come to McVicker's. On the afternoon of Dec. 2 Sarah Bernhardt will begin her American vaudeville tour at the Majestic, and Ethel Ilarrymore will net at the Palace Music Hall. Bessie Abbot and other notables will appear in a sumptuous revival of "Robin Hood," nt the Colonial on Dec. 6, and on that night Chnuncey Olcott will return to McVicker's to give one performance of "The Isle o Dreams." Thomas W. Rosa will give one performance of "The Only Son" at McVick- er's on Dec. 15, and on that evening Kitty Gordon will bring "The Enohontress' r to the Illinois. _ „ American Music Hall (Samuel P. Ger- son, mgr.)—Final week of Primrose & Dock- stndcr'g Minstrels. Successful engagement. Blackstone (A. J. PItou, mgi'.)—"Milc- kloncB" nearing end of mildly successful run. Closes 25. David Warfleld next. Chicago Opera notsis (George Kingsbury, mgr.)—Donald Brian end Ju'h Sanderson, In "The Siren." finished first week with sat- isfactory results. The piece has been seen here before with the same players In the prominent roles, and Is an Ideal entertain- ment. It is a well balanced combination of song and dance and polite fooling. It is rich- ly mounted, and the chorus and ballet are gorgeously arrayed. 'Colonial (Jbiuos J. Brady, mar.)—"Ben- Hur," Just as massive, Just as impressive, and just as good a drawing card ns It was some thirteen years .igo, is doing nicely. Thomas Holding capably plays the title role. An English actress, new to Chicago, Muriel Turner, Is playing Iras. Cobt fD. i. Herrmann, mgr.)—"Fine Feathers" continues profitably, and with the return of Wilton Lackaye to the cast Its popularity shows no Mgns of abatement, Since the failure of "'Bachelors and Bene- dicts," which was to have followed, no an- nouncement has been made In reference to a succeeding attraction. Garhicx (Ashcr Levy, mgr.)—Llna Abar- bancll, In "Miss Princess," opened well Mon- day, 11, as to attendance, and so far as the first act of the new operetta goes, but the lively pace tho composers and librettists set for themselves 1b not maintained, and the latter portion of the entertainment 1* wo- fully dull. Miss Aborbanoll has a number of songs which she sing* with her usual skill and plrlt. Felix Haney ha, one excellent number. Several pasages In the story have on operatic scoring, and the first act has an Intricate and rousing finale. The music la skillfully played by- ■ Jorge orchestra, di- rected by Max Boudlx. George M. Cohan's Grand Opera House (Harry J. Ridings, mgr.)—Raymond Hitch- cook continues profitably in "The Bed Widow." The entitlement closes 23. "The Little Mil- lionaire" follows. Illinois (W, J. Davis, mgr.)—"Taking Things Ensy." with. Cyril Bcott featured; under the direction of James K. Hackett, opened Sunday, 10. This Is the comedv drama that Ilackctt played In when origi- nally produced a week or two previous to toe opening here, and then surrendered the lead- ing .role to Scott. The general opinion Is that he-made a wise move. The piece is an- other crime play, with a string of pearls as the motive, and everyone In the cast accused of being the thief at least once. The action Is lively, but the cast could be Improved upon. The attendance has been fBlr. La Sai.lb (Harry ABkin, mgr.)—"The Girl at the Onto" continues with unabated suc- cess. The original cast remains Intact, and the piece promises to equal several of the prosperous predecessors In tho matter of popu- larity and long runs. McVicker's (George C. Warren, mgr.)— Chauncey Olcott closed one of the most sue- '.' cessful engagements he has ever played la Chicago. 10. He is always popular, but in "The Isle o' Dreams" was unusually so, and capacity business at every performance was the rule. " 'Way Down East" opened 18. for the usual Thanksgiving engagement, which has become an annual feature at this bouse. the dramatic critic of The Chicago Evening Pott Herbert Keleey, Kffle Shannon, Bruce McRse, Lynn Harding, E. M. Holland. Rob- ert McWade Jr. and Grant Mitchell are prominent In the cast. David Belasco is the producer. Princess (Wm. A. Singer, mgr.)—George Broadhurst's stirring drama of love and finance enters its llfth week at this theatre, with its popularity Increasing at every per- formance. The same capable cast, which In- cludes Frank Mills, Frank Craven, Kathleen McDonnell and Helen Lackaye, is carrying off the nightly honors. Matinees are given Thursday and Saturday. Studekaker (E. J. Sullivan, mgr.)—After having been closed since Sept 28, this thea- tre opened Monday, 11, with an operetta by Oscar Strauss, "My Little Friend." There Is dashing music and many charming songs. Louis Harrison, Gertrude Hutcbeson and Fern Rogers furnish lively entertainment. Whitney (P. O. Peers, mgr.) Is dark. This house has been devoted to moving pic- tures for a number of months. At present the policy Is In doubt. Zieopelo (W. K. Zlegfcld. mgr.) la dark. With the exception of a few weeks of mu- sical comedy the early part of the season, this theatre has been closed practically con- tinuously. Nothing Is known of the future prospects. Majestic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)—Busl- . ness continues excellent at this popular house. The bill for week of 11 opened with the Stanleys, with their silhouette comedy act. Edna Luby followed with her interest- ing Imitations. Mrs. Louis Jnmes was seen again In her little comedy sketch, "Holding a Husband." She has the assistance of Lau- rette Browne and Elwood Bostwlck. The Big City Four proved a well dressed, nice looking quartette of young fellows who can •log They were repeatedly encored. Blllle Reeves Is an expert In Illustrating riotous Inebriety. He staggers and rolls through two scenes of comic pantomime, and calls to his aid many props tricks reminiscent of the days of Hanlon Brothers. Louise Gunning appears as the feature act In becoming klHs, making n fetching picture and singing sev- eral good old Bongs. Raul Perlcra, a Portu- guese violinist, played with the assistance of a string quartette. Charley Case, the black fare story teller, still talked about his father. The Alpine Troupe, recently with the Ring- ling Circus, closed the show with their at- tractive wire act. Bill for week of 18: Lily Langtry and company, Walter C. Kelly, Mllo Belden and company, Blanche Mehaffey, as- sisted by Herbert Cyril; Paul Bandor's Cir- cus, Lew Brlce and Lillian Gonne, Miller and Mack, and Flying Weavers. Palace Music Hall (Mort H. Singer, mgr.)—No complaint can be registered about business at this theatre for, with" the big bills and many novelties offered, the crowds have been large; The program, week of 11, was opened by the Robert De Mont Trio, who' tumbled skillfully In a hotel setting. Ward and Weber Introduced difficult dancing. Williams and Wolfus offered their comedy piano specialty, and got many laughs through Williams' absurd make-up and Original' fool- ing. Sam Chip and Mary Marble, In a bright, new act, with a Dutch setting, written around their well known characters, pleased im- mensely. Charles F. Semon, billed as the nairow fellow, looks the part, acts humor- ously, and plays a few musical Instruments comically. The headline position is occupied by the beautiful Edna Goodrich, and she bestows rare pictorial value upon the Claude Gllllngwater sketch she Is acting. It Is called "Tho Awakening of Minerva," and Miss Good- rich Is the new Galatea. It Is one of those dream Ideas—ithc statue comes to life, causes domestic complications In the artist's house- hold, and returns to stone again. Miss Good- rich plays tho part very well. Charles Pitt, Clare Armstrong and Catherine Cheery ?lve material support. Carroll and Fields allowed with a routine of ragtime songs, and Norrls' almost human baboons closed the show with a most marvelous exhibition of Jones. La Norr's manikins caught the youngsters, end Cora" Knapp was well re- ceived. William Morris had a bright, clean act that pleased. The last half: NorrLoes Musical Girls were featured heavily and deserved the prominence given them. Irene Wilson, Ford and Cody. Cooper and Ashell were other acts that pleased, while Bulgers coats gave an Interesting exhibition of ani- mal training. Casino (M. Schleslnger, mgr.)—Vaudevl'le. Ellis (Walter Johnson, mgr.)—Three •hows a night are. none too many to accom- modate all who want to see the novelties that Manager Johnson Is securing for his patrons this season. For week of 11, first half, the Montgomery Trio lead in popularity with Jeanette Miller, a Chicago beauty with a wonderful voice, a close tecond. Ford and Cody, Vincent and Seaton, and Azela Fontaine were also on the bill, and added greatly to the entetalnment. The last half, William MorrlB, Wilson and Jones, and the Hayward Company made up an interesting MIL Franklin (Otto Gelsel, mgr.)—When one sees the crowds that attend these neighbor- hood houses, one does not wonder that'new theatres are being built in every direction to catch this neighborhood patronage that seem- ingly has no limit The Franklin gets Its share, and the attendance at the bill, week of 11. was no exception. The artists who contributed to the success of the performance, first half, were: Logan and Ferris, Gucrro and Carmen, Murray K. Hill and Anita Diaz's monks. The last half the bill was made up of Axel Christiansen, phenomenal ragtime pianist; Mabel Van and company, the Banjo- Phlends, Plslet and Cushlng. Grand (Duke Bramman, mgr.)—Vaude- . Tllle. The Men Who Handle Amusement Affairs in Chicago. CORT. This theatre Is one of the coziest playhouses In the city. On account of its rather peculiar construction, It is unusually shallow, and every seat In the auditorium is within easy hearing distance of the stage.'. It 1b admirably adapted to dramatic performances where It 1b necessary for the audience to come in close contact with the players In order to get the full benefit of facial expressions and the quieter* tones tbat mean so much In dramatic effects. The house has a seating ca- pacity of 1,000. ; The staff Is com- posed of U. J. Herrmann, manager; Roy Belt, treasurer; L. B. Graver,- as- sistant treasurer; M. H. Lydle, door- man ; F. Clark, head usher. The stage is modernly equipped, and really surprising scenic effects are produced nhen the smallness of the stage area Is taken Into consideration. The stage is bnt 20 feet deep. 52 feet high, and SO feet wide. The pro- scenium opening Is 88 feet wide and.' 25 feet high. 'James Keaney Is stage . manager; Thomas Ratlgan, carpen- ter ; Louis Qllck master of properties; Joe Connors, electrician; John Con' nors, assistant electrician; Ben Ham- lin, assistant properties, and Jack Mansfield, doorman. At present there is no orchestra employed. any other cause. The bill IfH.w^K « g.Mj first half, had Spedman's ■**2Hf*S2 for a feature, while Heron and Douglas, Roxy La Rocci. Hundua Trio l^jj"" "»« Malcolm contributed the singing and talking features. The last half, the Broncho Busters, a Western riding act, set a rojiu pace • Walter Law and company contributed a sketch; Don Ramsey's Harmon st« offered a musical act, Laurie Lordwsy pleased, and Grolean and Maner rounded out a good Mil. W11.SON (M. Xlcalzi mgr.)—Bue&ess was good week of 11 with the same bills that played the Wlllard, reversing positions first and last half. s PA T CH AT. MATTHEWS ACQUIRES BOOKINGS. J. C. Matthews has acquired the bookings of an extensive Southern circuit, including the Princess Theatre, In Nashville, Tenn.; the Majestic, In Chattanooga, Tenn., and the Grand, In Knoxville. Tenn. The managers of these houses came to Chicago recently to secure bookings, having been notified by the Inter-State that tbat circuit could not book them after Dec 2. It seems that there was some agreement by which the Inter-State pulls out of these towns, and Jake Wells Is left supreme. Karl Uoblitzellc endeavored to secure U. B. O. franchises for these houses, but his efforts were without avail. Winfrey B. Russell, located at Chattanooga, opens up a branch office for Pantagea under the new arrangement, and expects to pro. vide a number of smaller houses In the South with attractions. * Mabel Vann and company, In "The Cashier," appeared at Weber's Theatre the four days ending Nov. 17, and the offering found decided favor. Miss Vann has Wm. Wlnterhoff as her leading support, and he is a capable player. Every act on the bill at the Ashland The- atre, Nov. 11-13, "Btopped the show." This Is a record never attained heretofore In Chi- cago vaudeville. Th> acts thus providing hits were: Axel Chrlstensen, Mr. and Mrs. Dowling, the Banjophlcads, nnd Flrstel arid Cushlng. Claude Humphreys, who booked the show, came In for many compliments In' connection with It. Ed. Argcnbrltiht, mnn- ager of the Family Theatre, at Indianapolis, witnessed the performance on Tuesday night. Otto GiscI, of the Franklin Theatre, was also In the audience Tuesday night. He played some of the acts the "last half" of the week. Paul PoNsoNnr, who is in the SouthweBt with the Delmar Poster Girls, seems to be making a big bit. The offering Is breaking records everywhere, and Its success is largely . attributed to his entertaining genius. He writes that he likes tabloid muBlcal comedy ' very much, and that his stay in that section is proving very enjoyable. The week at the Broadway Theatre at Muskogee, Okla., was ' particularly enjoyabl-;. The stay at the' -Wonderland In Tulsa was also a series of successes and social engagements of a pleasing nature. The Delmar Poster Girls have played several engagement) In that sert Ion . foe Harry. Miller, of tho. Theatre Booking Cor- poration, felgO, - , S. -Alva'rado's acrobatic and dancing goats have been meeting- with great success on As-' soclatlon time ana Doyle time. Engagements at the Hippodrome in St. Louis, and rbe - National la Detroit, for the latter agent, were.particularly su-.veisful. Will Spillard '.'presents" several popu B Theatrical Lawyer EDWARD J. ADER J ft No. CLAUK STUKKT, CHICAGO Practice In an Bute and D a c ._ ADVICE FREE. Coart *. J. D. Condebkan, owner of the Julian tk^ atre, has reverted to moving picture *" Earl Flynm and Nettie aIcLauoh. and Down's and Gomex write of their «m. did future prospects in the East p '*" This College Four (Miller, Marler Pol- and Weat) are booked Indefinitely at t? Congress cabaret, * Conwbll and Cox add strength to -rv Jewel Girl." a well constructed musk.i comedy. *"* GKnevibvi) Victoria will return to th. varieties with a new partner.- - . BIG BOX OFFICE RECEIPTS When the box office of the Palace M u «], Hall opened, Saturday, 10, the figures ahomrf tickets purchased for this week totallltt $5,912—a truly remarkable advance 3 and an astonishing tribute to the drawlnr powers of Eva Tanguay, this week's l'alae. headllner. • ■ Over *34,000 receipts in three weeks la tbe record to which Chauncey Olcott und B manager can point with pride at the close of his engagement, 16, In "isle o' Drums." As- other pleasant feature of Mr. Olcott's visit to Chicago .was the presentation to Ulm of a loving cup by Lltt & Dingwall, the pro- prietors of McVicker's Theatre. * Will Von Tilzeb, who arrived In Chicago to assist Kocco Vocco, local manager for tbe Harry Von Tllzer Music Company, brougat with him the most recent Von Tllzer bit. "I'll Do Ab Much for You." The firm it busily pushing "Ghost of the Goblin Man," sung last week with line success by the I'.lz City. Four at the Majestic. Vocco sow In the assistance of George Little, a local com- poser. Frank Hale, originator of tbe turkey trot, has been held over as a feature of Hector's Cabaret. He works with Miss Slgna Patter- son, who assisted him In "A Modern Eve" during Its local run. Ernie and Bii.lx Loos, Egbert Van A!- styne and Sidney Lochman (the ltemlck Four) open In vaudeville Dec. 2, at tbe Ash- land. James Sumner has had to Increase his local promoting staff. Willie Lenzen U tbe latest of his Chicago force. Arthur, Richards and Arthur have heea routed by the United Booking unices. Tbe trio i9 composed of a pretty girl and two boys. They are nimble Jesters of charming appearance, gifted with talents for soagi, dance and comedy. Atjolwi E. Meters and Jake Ktermu left Chicago for New York City, Monday, IK. Glorou W. Meyer Music Co., with Jack Crystal in charge, has opened Chicago offices. Alfred Hamburceb, president and gen era] manager of the Louise Amusement Ora- Sany, is said to have contracted with the encral Film Company for an exclusive first-run moving picture franchise, giving tbe Langley Hippodrome and Drexel Theatre, both on Sixty-third Street, the initial snow- ing on tbe releases of tbe company. The franchise gives him this privilege over * territory oi Ave miles. The Butterfikld Circuit of more than a half dozen houses In Michigan will change from present booking arrangement to join the United Hooking Offices by mutual agree- ment Claude S. Humphrey, who, as an at- tache of the association, has handled tbe Butterfield string, will continue to do so, representing the United. The mote was tbe result of revised territorial distribution be- tween the organizations. The burlesque theatre operated by tbe Columbia Amusement Company in Itocbester, N. Y., has followed tbe lead of the Columbia In Chicago, and has. abolished all lithograph advertising and blllpostlng. Tbe crusade, led by the burlesque houses, is destined to lar acts now seen In Chicago vaudeville. He -affect everr theatre in everv first and second "discovered". Adair and Hlckey, Hagar and Sullivan, and many other "teams" that are "hits" this season. - Ms. and Mrs. Cliff Marion left Chicago last week to begin a tour of the Hodkln6' circuit at Tulsa, Okla. They formerly used tbe billing of. Marlon and Darren, but deter- mined to change It, starting with this out-of- town trip. Kilev and O'Neill Sisters are now on the Hodklns tour, and will open In New York in January under the direction of Albee, Webster A Evans. , :. . "The Jewel Girl," a tabloid muiloal coin- «dy,.appeared at tbe Ellis and Apollo thea- tres last week for the New York and Western Agency, nnd attracted good business. The company was formed at Madlion, Wis., and fad s few weeks of Association time. George Blllman recently joined the cast, playing a i nw.K mm Dutch rcle. A black face comedian was' r>er- dnrjee, which Is, Indeed, comical. Mary mltted to run away with a white girl (though Carr and company, Charles Dcland, and the viewed merely as a servant) but-this fact Manning Twins rounded out a strong bill. was complained of by managers until the Hamlin (Geo. D. Hopklnson, mgr.)—The black face part was cut out at the Ellis The- Muslcal Geralds headed the .bill week of 11, *tre. first halt, and were ably assisted In entertain- , W J. Hilliar, "The Talkative Trickster" Cottaob Grove Empress (W. H. Baynor. mgr.)—This'theatre continues its unbroken record of success. The excellent bills create a heavy advance demand, and the' policy of one bill straight through the week, avoiding the usual split Is found to be eminently sat- isfactory. Two Rlogllng Bros" Circus stars, tbe Patty Brothers, contributed their share to the bill, while Adrian ("Pop") Ancon, the famous baseball player, is always a Chi- cago favorite. He tells amusing anecdotes of his career, nnd even attempts a song and what trained animals can do. Bill for week Ing the crowds by May Duryea and company Inside mnnager of the Harnum & Ballev nld«» - show the past Benson, opens on the Pantagc? circuit lit Calgury, Can., Nov. 21. He ap- peared In the middle West last season and was very successful In vaudeville ' CRITERION CHANGES POLICY. of. 18: Eva Tanguay, "Gaby," Percy Waram and ~ George" Stanley.' Tbe'-'last half "The «how the pastBenson," o'p<"ns"o"n thrTpantaBes and company, the Hess Sisters, Uudd and i*^*-° NelUe Helm, tbe Jungman Family, Arllne and Adler. and Gray and Graham. Great Northern Hipfodhomb (Vernon C. Seavor, mgr.)—The attendance during the opening week of 11 was all the management could desire. The novelty of the enterprise, the extensive publicity given the project, tho new elaborate electric signs displaying circus features, have all tended to direct the atten- tion of a busy public to this rejuvenated j playhouse. Tho opening bill contained a the InBt half: Eldora and company, Nestor nn,'i« hift Vift J .1 , l weck ,? a " flf 'y"ve number of acts out of tho ordinary and and Dahlberg, Toyettc and Bennett, and tho SSjJS? *£§. nLSV,™ W S U 5 s tt f """W Boys in Blue" were featured; Pitcro, Hobson nnd Mabelle presented a bright act: Daly and O'Brien scored a hit, as did Deodata. Indiana (Ben Levee, mgr.)—Excellent busi- ness continues at this South Side house. The management seem to be untiring In their efforts to secure novelties, and they are keep- ing up the standard of the shows nicely. The bill for week of 11, first half, contained the following: Helcne Harty, Davis and Allen, class city in America.' Manager-Wood, of the Columbia, is receiving, letters every day from all parts' of tbe country from managers who desire to know what effect the- abolltlou of .lithograph advertising has on tbe box Office. -„ • Bert Perry, for many years at the 1IU- Lols, has been selected as manager of tbe .new Fine Arts Theatre. Gustav Hinrichs. who lead the Thomas Orchestra here last Summer, Is now musical director of "Ben-Hur." BRANDON SHOWS PROSPER. Howard Brandon Is making his headqnar- .ters In the Ackerman-Qulgley ofllees, In tbe Grand Opera House Building, Chicago mov- ing from Minneapolis', and reports that tne Brandon AmuBement Co.'s enterprises, two "Cow Puncher" companies and "Lena Rivers, are playing to fine business. George Primrose celebrated his sixtieth birthday In Chisago Tuesday, 12. lie and Dockstader have signed to remain partners for five years more. . _ ._ ._ The advance 6ale for Frederick Hatton i "Years of Discretion," at rowers', opening Tuesday, 10, has been unusually largo, not a seat remaining for the first three l*™ 1 * ancea. Mr. Hatton is the well known dramatic critic of The CMcano hrenlno /'««'•, l \ c "7! had the valued assistance of Mrs. "n''° n i% ™ r s« ?xvar'.ffi sit» **tf=rj&ffvra to.combinations, although vaudeville may bo the policy In the future. Minnie. Palmer's n Gate Girls, after doing big at tho WHEN IN CHICAGO Are Cordially Invited to Bake Headquarters at the Western Bureau -OF- The New York Clipper In the Heart of the Illalto 505 Ashland Block, Cor. Clark & Rudolph PHONhS | Alm) 4t _ m If not convenient to call, MAI I, HOTJTK8 AND NKWS ITEMS. HAVE TOUR MAIL SENT IN OUR CAKE. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Is not con- ventional. It la original, aggressive, Im- partial, rcllalile, and above all, IT HAS A OEHTAIt ORK3INAUTT ANT) 1HRTIW- TJYKNESS WIII'II n,ACES IT IN CLASH BY IHW. .»... away from the beaten rut of regular vaude- ville. Tbe program for week of 18 shows even a more varied assortment of strictly hippodrome acts, and is as follows: John Itolilnson's elephants, the Orrln Davenport Kquestrlon Troupe. John Robinson's high school horse and football pony, the Six Sin- ghalese, Van Cello, Davis and Payne, and the Bennett Sisters. . IiIttue Tn eat he (Maurice Browne, mgr.) —Situated In the Pine Arts Building and catering to an exclusive patronage, with a seating capacity of ninety-nine, this minia- ture playhouse sad an auspicious opening 12. Two one act plays were offered by specially selected acts, and from in artistic stand- point the enterprise so far has been an un- qualified success. The first plov presented was "Womankind," by Wilfred Wilson Glb- aon. with a cast consisting of Ellen Tan Volkenburg. Alfred Bmcrson, Elizabeth Good- rich, Edward II. Paamore nnd Margaret T. Allen. . This was followed by "On Halle's Strand,'' a play In one act, by W. B. Yeats, with the following cast: Maurice Browne, Alfred Emerson, Shelley Neltnor, Arthur Johnson. J. Roslvn Klrkbrlde, Paul Bartlett, F.lkln Powell, Edward Paesmorc, Elaine Hy- man, Altec Gerstenbcrg, Florence Beckett and Jane Heap. Acadehi (T. J. Carmody, mgr.)—Good business continued at this Halsted Street house, weck. of 11. A uniformly good bill pleased the patrons and upheld the reputa- tion of this theatre, which Is used as a try- out bouse by the Western Vaudeville Mana- gers' Association. landing .the bill the first half-were the •Obcrman Trio, Moore -and Brorolag. <BMo(a«ad company. Mark Davis made good, and Emily Egemore was a pleas- ing .feature. . Tbe last half e Couch JUchards and company occupied a prominent spot, l.awlur and PuJUor^plesscd; Craig and WJ11- For fSiS*^ ^gS"gg*«y»l 9m T r*tm»mm, basis, bu deserved. "Olc Olson, Tuxedo Comedy Four. Julian (J, D. Conderman, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Kedzie (Wm. B. Malcolm, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Lincoln (Wm. V. Newklrk, mgr.)—The bill that won much applause from the large audiences week of 11 was headed, first half, by Rutan's Song Birds, a singing act that caught the patrons' fancy in great shape. Others who contributed to the success of the show were: Joseph Callahan, a comical Irishman: Frlcary and Jack fioyec. Last' half: The Etta Leon Troupe, Cameron and O'Connor. Frahceaca Redding and company, Excclla and Franks, and Richardson and Ber- nard made up a well balanced bill. Linden (C. H. Hatch, mgr.)—-VaudeV'lIc. Plaza. (SIdmund Rehee, mgr.)—Paul at the Criterion. a road show, Is now B. JUntoa iuymotii U playing the-varl-- ous Hamburger houses, and his act Is golni; Very well. e»«"» J. C. Matthews booked Jack Sutton's Tos- annlan Van Diemans for the Pantnges Cir- cuit before the opening of the liagcnbeck- Wallace Season. The act opened last week, and reports credit It with Immense success. Jack Sutton had. 600 lithographs at Peru, ind which are being used on the "Pan" time, featuring the act more than Is usual for a neadllner. SiDNRr ScHALiMANN hss opened np.as an ortlst s representative, and has d good list of acta .- - . . , Great. WiLRKR was on the opening Klelst was again the big drawing card he till of the Avenue Theatre at East St LouliT has always been, and headed the bill weck with J. C. Matthews' booktem The house of 11, first half, with .his old, but always eft the f^awfoid column receltiv and airshed enjoyable, pantomime novelty. Klelst has llself with UalrSew^rScFrcMrta?^ seen many In his audiences grow from child- pleasant engagement ?■"!"•." ""'- hood to become men and women since he Dan Robei has been with Van's ftmtrh first entertained them % and hlB musical clown Minstrel Maids all season and his number l. with his peculiar whistle has become a by- ,one of the bV hits His imltsHo^ of n word In many households. , The original trombone alwa?. A. »^il„„. lt8t,oa ot a many households. , Tbe original Texas Tommy dancers were a big feature, while Cljde Veaux and company,, Le Boy and Paul, and Worden and Gcrln made up the remainder of n strong bill. The last half the Texn3 Tommy dancers held over. Marie BobsI, Menen and Hughes. Knight and Gra- ven, the Three Travello Brothers and their seal. Gromlcy and Gaffrey, and the Six ' American Daisies made up an unusually lengthy bill. Virginia (W. E. Hcaney. mgr.)—Vaude- ville. ' Willard (J. C. Burrh, ingr.l—This bouse •hows no falling off In attendance on, ac- count, of bad weather, election, or, seemingly, the Ashland bin this wc'i i diwRja v w trombone always gets encores. ffci! H .L J J ,LIA ., v , THEATBB ? aTC «P vaudeville flv. .^ ck . an? fe now boc£ at Pictures, with five and ten cent prices. ■ • • ■ ■ • ■ Snnn, !M Bi. Wn, ?? LB *» top,wd the bill at the Booth Shore Country Club, Saturday nlghti mSSSKSa'-'** t w Wty'>ccks were given Barrett and Earle by the Association'. • • aaron i j Jonbs announces Emma Cams for the Wilson and Wlllard, Dec. 29. booked through Harry Bptngold. ^nie^Block opened at the President ^.FpafRTY topllne Etiiei, Kirk and Rjt attend the presentation of the pla.v. which will be produced under the personal direction of David Belasco, with a cast that Is su- perior la every respect. BEN ROSENTHAL ADVANCED. Ben Iiosenthal, traveling representative oi the Western Vaudeville Managers' Associa- tion, has succeeded Julius Malnzer as boos- ing manager.of the association. Ben M weii knovi-n In Chicago theatrical circles, having been connected with the Studebaker Thea re for many years, and Is very popular wim the profession, Rat-Thompsom Is In Chicago getting two horse acts ready for vaudeville. Frank A. Sorbins renewed acquaintances In Chicago.last week, and announced tbat his show, which Is Wintering In East M. Louis, will go-out bigger and better than ever next Spring. • • • ' _.,,. Colonel Frederick T. Cciimiks writ" from New York tbat-his several nets. now. pluylng vaudeville, are getting .along Mgffi and that he Is kept pretty busy looking a«« other amusement 'Interests.--. —-' COCHRANE IN NEW TORX. . W.- W. Cochrane-left for New York City on the Twentieth Century, Limited. ^"t'-J";"/ nftefnoon." 16, where he will make his heaa quarters at the Plan Hotel for ane we*. While Mr: Cochrane declined to dtvuhre t* nature of his mission, It Is surmised t.i« " is in' connection with a big amusement neat rthods Royal stopped off In Chicago" days last week, on his way from Denver to St. Louis, to open an extended engag ■.''" with his horses at the Hippodrome, and" in conference with Mr. Cochrane »r so " t hours at the Annex. Mr. Cochrane will m«v Major Gordon W. Llllie in New York.. LATEST STRAUSS OPERA PHODtCED ■ IN CHICAGO. "My Little Friend." an operetta WiSJ' Strauss, In a prologue and two acts. £">'.£ Gcrma^M^fnrSt B cin^d h ^^