The New York Clipper (December 1912)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December 7 ^QQQQQQ CHICAGO NEWS jMIW——W AHD SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT WK8TERN BUREAU OF BIW YORK CLIPPER., 605 ASHLAND BLOCK, RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS, CHICAGO TJS Theatrical Lawyer EDWARD J. ADER J e So. CLARK STREET, CHICAUii Practice in all SUto and U. S. court. ADVICE FREE. lp ;. pfef 5..- «■;<...,. f. :fv • '• * ■■'■■■ ■J'l - is ill fife tf#£ Mondat, Dec. 2. THE GRAND OPERA PREMIERE, The third grand opera season of tbe Chi- cago Grand Opera Co. was brilliantly Inaugu- rated at the Auditorium, Tuesday night, Nov. 26, with a novelty—Pucclnl'a "Manon Lea- caut" The time has passed when Chicago audi- ences would be content with the routine old operas, though it 1b equally true that they do not wish to lose the lasting pleasure and education that Ilea in these classic works. But they do want operas that show the modern development of music, and older operas which have not had frequent Ameri- can production. The Chicago Grand Opera Co. is now an established institution, opening Its season with the prestige and momentum that come with age. The splendid sale of boxes this year, coupled with the magnificent response to the low price schedule for gallery Beats, shows that the enterprise Is based upon that broad, popular support which can alone guar- antee success and permanence. * BUILDING 110 THEATRES. Thf>rc arc 110 tbeatres In course of con- struction In Chicago. Seven of them are first class houses, with a seating capacity aver- aging 1.200 persons. The others range from 800 to 800, and average more than 000. On this basts, during the next few months, the seating capacity of Chicago theatres will be increased by 60,000. There are now In Chicago 635 theatres ol all classes, 44 of which average 1.200 seat- ing capacity, and the others 500. This means that the first class houses have room for 62.800 persons each night, and the smaller houses can seat 205,000 persons. The total seating capsclty of tbe tbeatres now operating is 348,300, and with the com- pletion of the buildings now in course of con- struction, will go to 408.300. « TIIEATRE FOB EACH 8,855. There will then he a theatre for every •,855 persons In the city, figuring the popu- lation at tbe round figure of 2,500,000. Figuring that the r 'movtes" give only two performances a day, or that the attendance at all performances a week average the equal of a full bouse twice a day, more than 800,000 persons must see the moving pic- ture shows a day In Chicago to hold up tbe average as it Is now running. During 1011-12 sixty-five buildings, once used for moving picture shows, were closed. These were for the most part old buildings which had ben converted Into moving ptcturo theatres when the craze struck Chicago, and whose proprietors have since obtained bet- ter locations. It is a natural sequence that these structures should b« restored to their original use. COST MORE THAN $2,000,000. The cost of the new theatre buildings now fciing added Is In excess of $2,000,000. This remarkable extension of theatrical activity -will naturally tend to Increase Chi- cago's Importance as a producing centre. The second largest city In the United States, with the best railroad facilities of any munici- pality In America centrally located, and with critics who arc fair, Chicago presents an in- viting field for producing, managers. The dramatic reviewers, filled with the exhilarat- ing ozone of the West, readily recognlxc and appreciate merit. Chicago's Inevitable de- velopment as a great theatrical centre will prove a boon to costumiers, wig makers, shoe- makers, scenic painters, dramatic writers, booking agents, operatic and dramatic schools, music publishers, lithograph plants, srtlstx, musical directors, and an army of others -who cater to the profession. * HAMILTON'S PLAT. Founded on a subject that Is now being discussed In every clvlllxed home In which there are children, Cosmo Hamilton's play, "The Blindness of Virtue," Is now playing at the Studebaker Theatre. Written Into the play are a number of capital comedy scenes as well as good dra- nintlc situations, and It is played by the original English company, among whom are A. Holmes-Gore, Basil Hallam, A. Hamilton- fltbhs. I^na Hnlllday. Madge Murray, Follls Emery and Doris Lytton. * As attraction of unique magnitude and Interest comes to the American Music Hall Simdav, Dec. 8, when William MorrlB will present Annette Kellcrmnnn, Jefferson Do Angells and Stella Mnyhew, In two prctcii; Hum musical productions, "Wood Nymphs and "Tbe Bnrnynrd Romeo." A supporting curuniiny of seventy people Is headed by Dorothy Webb. Blllee Taylor, Bert Kalmsr and G. Molnsso. Miss Kellcrmnnn, assisted by 0. Molnsso nnd n ballet of English dan- cing girls, will appear In "Wood Nymphs," a woodland fantasy or fairy story, set to music. De Angells nnd Stolin M.-yhcw will appear In "The Barnyard Romeo.* lotujra E. Howard expects to produce at the Olympic theatre, on Dec. 22. his new musical comedy. "Frivolous Oeraldlnc." How- ard himself and Mabel McCanc will have Im- portant parts In It. WHEN IN CHICAGO >i*, Are Cordially Invited to Make Headquarters at the Westeri Bureau -OF- The New York Clipper In (be Heart of tbe Rlalto 505 Ashlasd Block, Cot. dark & Randolph kmtm i CENTRAL MM lHDNfcb [xmo 44-321 It not convenient to call, MAIL ROUTES AND NEWS ITEMS. HAVE VOUK MAIL BENT IN OUR CAUK. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER la not con- ventional. It Is original, aggaasslve, Im- partial, reliable, and above all, IT HAS A ' CERTAIN OIUOrUALlTY AND DISTJNO- T1VENE8S WHICH PLACES IT IN A CLASS BY IT8ELP.1 ','■1 •, Although the Colonial Theatre la still without Information concerning the choice of an attraction for next week and thereafter, there are evidences that the Granlchstaedteo comic opera, "The Rose Maid," will be sung there on Dec. 8 and afterward, until Dec. 2u at least. The Colonial has been expecting Robert Hllllard and "The Argyle Case," but that star and that play will come to the Blackstone instead. The management of the Chicago Grand Opera Company has been hoping and hopes still, that the coming of tbe Gilbert & Sulli- van Comic Opera Company to this centre might be deferred a while, not with a view to avoiding competition, but, because of .1 desire to bring the organization to tbe Audi- torium for a season of Gilbert & Sullivan revivals after the grand opera season. The Auditorium management has had in mind a plan for a comic opera season of about three weeks, but. If the Gilbert & Sullivan Com- pany comes to the Garrlck that plan wilt be abandoned, and In all probability "The Daughter of Heaven" will be transferred from the Century Theatre, In New York City, to the Auditorium early In February, with the Drury Lane melodrama, "The Whip," to follow. Sarah Bf.bxhar.dt has slightly revised her repertoire for her first week In American vaudeville, nnd Instead of acting part of "Camllle" at the Majestic this afrernoon, she offered the crucial scene from Victor Hugo's "Lucrecla Borgia." Besides the third act of "Lucrecla Borgia," Bernhardt will act this week In the fourth act of Racine's "1'hedre," the torture scene from Sardou's "La Tosca," the last act of Dumas' "Ca- mllle," the third act of Sardou's "Theodora," and In "A Christmas Night Under the Ter- ror," a long one net play by the actress' son, Maurice Bernhardt, and Henri Calo. BERNHARDT TO BE BRIDESMAID. With Sarah Bernhardt as bridesmaid, wltb Beatrice I'liss of St. Paul, as the bride, and with Edward Sullivan, manager of the Stude- baker Theatre, as bridegroom, there will take place soon In Chicago a wedding of eclipsing Interest. Some details are lacking. The date Is not announced, and It Is not yet possible to describe the costume of the bride and the bridesmaid. But tbe engagement of Miss I'liss to the prominent theatre manager was announced Thursday, at the Auditorium Hotel, where Miss Pllss lives. And not merely the wedding, but also the honeymoon will be of unique Interest. For It is to be nothing less than a twenty weeks' tour with the "Divine Sarah." Mr. Sullivan has arranged to be tbe diva's personal manager during this, her occasional '"farewell" tour of America. And bis bride- to-be Is joyously telling her friends about the prospect. Mr. Sullivan went East to meet Mme.. Bernhardt last week. He Is among the most popular theatre managers of Chicago, and has many close friends among American and forelgu stars. Hts bride-to-be Is described as a girl of rare charm and great personal beauty. American Music Hall (Samuel F. Ger- sor., mgr.)—James T. Powers, In "Two Little Brides, continues to amuse the audiences at this playhouse. Prominent In tbe cast are: Charles H. Bowers, Anna Wbeaton, Hylu Allen, W. L. Wilder, Roy Purviance, Gilbert Clinton, Josephine Klrkwood and Florence Guise. Powers Is, as usual, a "respectable" comedian, and hts fun Is clean. Auditorium (B, Dlrlch, mgr.)—The Chi- cago Grand Opera Company, second week. Big business. Blackstone (A J. Pltou, mgr.)—David Warfleld, In "The Return of Peter Grimm," Is attracting capacity audiences who find keen delight In this masterful production. Chicaoo Opera House (George Kings- bury, mgr.)—Succeeding Donald Brian, In "The 8lren," Wm. Hodge opened a three week's engagement Sunday, 1, In "The Man from Home." This Is announced as the final Chicago engagement for this wonder- fully Interesting attraction. Louis Mann comes Dec. 22, lu "Elevating a Husband," for five or six weeks. "Little Boy Blue" to follow. Colonial (Jamea Jay Brady, mgr.)—Klaw & Erlangcr's stupendous production of "Hen- Hur" Is playing to big business. Cort (U. J. Herrmann, mgr.) — "Fine Feathers.'' "Seats All Sold" sign displayed in the foyer nt every performance. Garrick (Aslior Levy, mgr.)—"Miss Prin- cess'* Is playing to heavy patronage and grows In favor every week. George M. Cohan's Grand Opera Hocsn (Harrly J. Ridings, mgr.)—"The Little Mil- lionaire" Is another ten-strike, nnd kepes the boys In the box office busy from mora'ng till night. Illinois (W. J. Davis, mgr.l—Following James K. Hackett, In "The Grain of Dust," Blanche Ring opened Sunday night, 1, la "The Wall Street Girl," and the advance snle Indicates an eminently successful en- gagement In Chicago. La Sallb (Harry Askln, mgr.)—Mr. Askln wears broad smiles on his face these days, lor "The Girl at the Gate" Is keeping up the high standard for big business ana general excellence of production which has been pre- viously established by a scries of marked successes presented under the personal di- rection of Harry Askln. McVicKEn's (George C. Warren, mgr.)— Capacity audiences greeted " 'Way Down East" at every performance last week. Be- ginning Monday, 2, William A. Brady pre- sents Little Women" for three weeks. Olympic (Sam Lederer, mgr.)—It will not be Sam Lcdcrcr's fault if 'The Million" does not heap up a lot of profits during Its current Chicago engagement, for certain it is he Is letting tbe folk in this and adjoining com- munities, with his novel advertising methods, know all about the show. Powers' (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)—"Years of Discretion" is being well patronized by tbe elite theatregoers of Chicago, and It offers a splendid evening's entertainment. Princess (Wm. A. Singer, mgr.)—"Bought and Paid For," a vltbl and wholesome Ameri- can drama, Is prospering, and there la no abatement of Interest In the current cnge tnent evident, STL'MnA»«Ti<E. J. Sullivan, mgr.)—"Blind- ness of Virtue" tbe current attraction, la heartily recommended for a refreshing even- ing at the theatre. Dpon Its opening, Nov. 24, It wna cheered till the echoes rang through the playhouse. It Is a play with a great big moral, and admirably acted. Whitney (F. 0. Peers, mgr.)—Is dark. Zif.gkeld (W. K. Zlegreld, mgr.)—Is dark. Majestic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)—Mme. Sarah Bcrnhardt's American vaudeville debut, which opens-at this beautiful playhouse this afternoon, 2, for a two week's engagement, has attracted International attention ana evoked the most tremendous advance sale ever recorded for any vaudeville attraction In, this city. Other, features on the Msjestlo till,'this-week, are.,Eha .Ituegger and com- pany, the Four "Huntings, Joale Heather, Chick Sales and Nttfioh'o Boys and Girls. cngage- Palacb Music Hall (Mort H. Singer, mgr.)—Ethel Barrymore opens this after- noon. 2, for her farewell appearances In vaudeville with J. M. Barrle's little play. "The Twelve Pound Look," and Is supported by the same company that appeared with her In Chicago earlier in the season. Others on the Palace bill are: Georgette, Nichols Sis- ters, Two Jonlcys, the Exposition Four, Ig- natius Cardosb, Crouch and Welch, Bella Hathsway's Novelty. Great Northern Hippodrome (Vernon C. Beaver, mgr.—Packed and jammed at every performance Is the record being made at tbe Great Northern Hippodrome. The bills pro- vided by general director Vernon C. Seaver are meeting with evident satisfaction, and this week are presented Walter Gnlee's Riders, Flying Valentines, Four Ollfans, Alvarado's foats, Paul Beuwens, Strickland's animals, Ive Juggling Jordans, Jusmana Trio, Courrenay and Janctte. Academy (T. J. Carmody, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Apollo (B. L. Jacoby mgr.)—Vaudeville. Ashland (A. E. Weldner, mgr.)—Vaude- vllle. Casino (M. B. Schleslnger, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Cottage Grove Empress (A. H. Raynor, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Ellis (Walter Johnson, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Franklin (Otto Glsel, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Hamlin (George E. Hopklnson, mgr.)— Vaudeville. The Hen Who Handle Amusement Affairs in Chicago. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. This theatre Is one of tbe oldest and best known playhouses in Chicago. It has always borne an excellent reputa- tion, playing attractions of merit and looking after the comfort of its pa- trons, thereby winning a steady clientele all Its own. Situated oppo- site the City Hall, its central location has made It convenient of access from all parts of the city, and with Its steady run of good attractions, has always enjoyed a profitable business. It was the original home of spectacu- lar musical comedy, Introduced by David Henderson, la the early 'BOs., and established some records for long runs that have never been broken. The house has a seating capacity of 1,432. Tbe staff is composed of Gex J. Kingsbury, manager; E. P. Sargant, treasurer: L. E. Snell, assistant treas- urer ; P. F. Murphy, doorman and head usher. An ample stage behind the curtain line facilitates the production of elabo- rate scenic effects, and the equipment Is thoroughly complete In every re- spect. The proscenium opening is 22 feet high, and 32 feet 6 Inches wide. The stage is 62 feet 6 laches wide, 69 feet high and 43 feet deep. The stage crew is composed of R. Careen, carpenter: Edward Crawford, elec- trician ; Al. Olesen, properties. Tbe orchestra is under the direction of Slgmund Schlen. Indiana (Ben Levee, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Kedzib (Wm. B. Malcolm, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Lincoln (Wm. V. Newklrk, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. ' Linden (Frank Hatch, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Plaza (Slgmund Revee, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Willard (J. G. Burch, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Wilson (M. Llcalzl, mgr.)—Emma Carus beads the bill week Dec. 2. Columbia (E. H. Woods, mgr.)—Week of Dec. 1, Joe Hurtlg's Ginger Girls. Week of Dec. 8, Al. Rich's Jolly Follies. Folly (J. Fennessy, mgr.)—Week of Dec. 1. Miner's Americans. Week of Dec 8, Cherry Blossoms. Empiie (I. H. Herk, mgr.)—Week of Dec. 1, Pacemakers. Week of Dec. 8, The Auto Girls. Stab and Gabter (E. Dick Rider, mgr.)— Week of Dec. 1, Merry Whirl. Week of Dec 8, Beu Welch. Busif Templb (Max Hanlscb, mgr.)—Ger- man stock. College (T. C. Gleason, mgr.j—Stock. Glcason Players. Crown (A. Fink, mgr.)—Week Dec. 1, "Thi' Rosary." Imperial (KHmt & Gozzolo, mgrs.)—Week LVr. 1. "The Common Law." National (John P. Barrett, mgr.)—Week Dec. 1, "Mutt and Jeff." Victoria (Alfred H. Spink Jr., mgr.)— Week Doc. 1, "The Gamblers." Waurinuton (Joseph Gattes, mgr.)—The Grace Uayward Stock Co. PA'T_CHAT. FRANK HUNT GIVES BANQUET. Frank Hunt, the genial landlord of the New Jackson Hotel, In Chicago, made his guests happy Thanksgiving Day in tendering them, with his compliments, a banquet, fol- lowed by a dance In the large dining room, the tables having been removed to permit this festivity. It proved a very Joyous occa- sion, nnd Mr. Hunt has endeared himself to the professionals In attendance. i James W. Shea, stage carpenter with "The Girls from Missouri" Co., and Sylvia Prltcbard, of the same organization, were married In St. Louis, week of Nov. 10. Geo. Illnkle, electrician of tbe company, and Mil- dred Fletcher, a member of the cast, were married In Chicago on Thanksgiving Day, "Oub Wives" will follow "Fine Feathers" at the Cort Theatre. Charles W. Collins, press agent for the Palace Mnslc Hall during tbe past few months, and with Mort H. Singer previously, has been appointed dramatic critic of The Inter-Ocean, a position he held once before. NEW VAUDEVILLE SKETCR Tbe success of "More Sinned Against than Usual," that burlesque on rural melodrama recently seen at the Palace Music Hall, has Inspired the production of a skit of similar nature, called "And They Lived Happy Ever After. Philip Bartholomae, author of tbe farces "Over Night" and "Little Miss Brown," la responsible for this bit of vaudeville sa- tire. The piece Is touring over the Orpheum Circuit and will be seen In Chicago later In the season. * Two performances of "The Blindness of Virtue" will be given on Wedhosdny, Dec. 4, afternoon and evening, under the auspices of .the Chicago Women's Club, for the bene- fit . of the Mary Thompson Hospital for Women and Children. Maris Nelson and Bodncx Rasous, who won distinction aa the leading players last season with T. C. Gleason's Players, will return to the College Theatre next week. The cast will be strengthened, and the splen- did performances which made the College successful will again be presented. So far Edith Lvle's plsns have not yet been decided. She may enter vaudeville la Chicago. If so, Glcason announces he will continue as her manager. Aaron J. Jones left for New York Satur- day, Nov. 30. Forbter and Cozak will try out for the Association this week. Thomas J. (juioley and Elnoba Fowlbb Robnett were married last week at Crown Point, Ind. ._ _ . „ , Flo Jacobsbn, of the Frank Clark Music Co., returned from the East last week. Billy Reeves, the famous London music hall stage "drunk," will topllne at tbe Hamlin this week. Sidney Shallman booked Menlo Moore a acts over the Pantages Circuit Job Bernard and Hazel Harrington re- port their splendid success West of St. Paul. Arthur Gbeen, recently with. Ted Snyder, has Joined Fennessey snd Sliver, booking acts. Eddie Gilmore, assisting Pans Le l'etrie, has made good at the New Chicago, and Is booked Indefinitely. Sam Baerwitz has enlarged his Chicago offices. . . _ W. H. Jenneb, formerly manager of the Monroe, is now managing the Marlowe for the same firm. Axel Chbistensen opened at the Presi- dent Monday, 2, with eight weeks to follow, booked by Hamburger. Daw and Russell hold a record of eighteen months at the Sheldon Theatre. Tommy Lyman, character singer, remains Indefinitely at the Alcazar. Edwards, Ryan and Tiebney are bound West on the Orpheum Circuit Wendell Phillips has been appointed leading pianist In Will Rossiter's offices. Walter Meakin brought back twenty-five new acts from the East last week. Ben Rosenthal has added several new houses to Western Vaudeville Association bookings. TELL TAYLOR BACK HOME. Tell Taylor Is In Chicago after a brief so- journ In New York, and a few days of recrea- tion at his country estate In Ohio. The Tell Taylor offices In the Grand Opera House building are being removed from the fourth to the sixth floor, it being the Intention to utilize tbe entire East end of that section of tbe building. A large reception room will be provided for artists, and Tell Is to put In a complete set of brand-new offices furniture In all of tbe departments. * The Hifpodbome Theatbe, at Fort Worth, Tex., which plays tbe Hodklns bookings, be- gan offering six acts last week. Instead of four, si In tbe past Tbe six act policy will continue Indefinitely. Tbe show arranged for week of Dec. 0 Includes: Tbe Six Ida- nlas, recently seen at the Majestic; Boston Von and company, Wilson Rogers and May Dormun, Eggleston and Smith, Charlie Hasty and Eddie Clark. Will G. Kaufman, of the Kaufmans, who are playing the Hodklns Circuit, was taken 111 recently and had to go to the hospital for an operation for appendicitis. They were forced to disappoint at the Broadway Thea- tre, Muskogee, Oklt., and at other points. C000AN and Parks have split np. Jack Congau has Joined hands with Vlollnsky, and will.write songs. Eddie Parks and his wife, Grace Garnella, will do an act John Helliott, formerly the animal trainer of tbe Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, now has a bear act In vaudeville, known as Miss Helllott's Bears. The act began a tour of the Hodklns Circuit at Tulsa, Okla., Dec 1. Risley and Re mo, tbe Chinese Emperors, began a tour of the Hodklns Circuit last week. O'Rilla Barbeb, Arthur Hill and com- pany, presenting "A Strenuous Daisy," are playing at the Casino, In Chicago, this week. They will be at the Wilson and WlllarJ, Christmas week. This is a sketch which is in great demand on Association time. J. C. Matthews made an offer of $1,000 to Joe Tinker, for a week at the Orpheum Theatre, la Cincinnati, providing he was en- gaged as manager of the Reds. Tinker's salary, vhlcb Is Bald to have been $400 at the Plaza, went higher when he was sought for Cincinnati. The Star Hippodrome Is doing big busi- ness. A visit to that house, Nov. 29, found capacity business at the first show.'and peo- ple waiting to get In for the second per- formance. An act was offered, and then a picture, alternating entirely through the bill. The Hamburger Theatre had capacity busi- ness Thanksgiving Day, and ran continuous from 1.30 till 10.30. Tbe programs were nrrnnged with special care, and the shows seemed to please the audiences. Lou Cantor's "Merry Kids," Eddie Foyer, Those Three Girls, Walters and Claremont, Helen Plngree and company. liorelll Operatic Duo, Chester nnd Grace, Cclesto and com- pany, Frank De Lestare and company, Three Browns, Wnlter McCulIouch and company, Edward Durkln'B Dog and Monkey Panto- mime, and De Lacey and Wallace, are among acts now playing the New York and Westein Agency time. Frank P. Furlono Is now connected with the Hodklns Lyric Agency, and Is making his headquarters at the main office In Chicago. He disposed of his theatrical Interests In Nashville, Tenn;, some time since. AND STILL MORE THEATRES. Tbe theatre multiplication "madness" In Chicago, refuses to abate. Tbe old Lincoln Theatre, on North Clark Street, Is to be re- stored to use through Improvements which will cost $25,000. Permits were granted last week for the erection of a $40,000 the- atre In Klmbark Avenue, Just North of East fi s ? v : thll ;i ? tr S. et: , & J20.000 t"«tre at 813-815 West Taylor Street, and a small hoiiBo at 8717 Wallace Street, AUBREY STATJFFER MUSIC NOTE*. The International Harmony Four ., _T lng their audiences an lnterpreta^n 8lt ; "Just An Old Time Song" with such hi rm." 1 that knocks 'em off their seats harmony Perry and White have added the "r>hi«i. Ball" with more than favorable succe« £? ting a surprising lot of business out of Si. new chicken-bear song. UI ""* . 0l ^?i Ph .. mip »„ la demonstrating how ".w An Old Time Song" should & nut «™ When a ballad of Al. type Is hand 1 1 £S a care of Interpretation, with an ei cUnnt voice behind the song, Mr. Phillips h u£ boy to cop the coin. He Is booked at u£ Es&t&fc and wlu fea,nre * si "Chicken Ball," and claims the"£ B - of to t S! one of the most original ever published Elliot and Voss are two clever ono«'n«in. "Chicken Ball," and they can tell^ou ol to do the bear-hop In this number Dave Rose, a WeBt Bide favorite, and Harry Geer, a popular baritone, are two Vhl C *M ^ JB delivering the solo voices uslni "Old Time Song," and, of course, trier si. always working. * ™ The Imperial Trio picked out a song they felt sure of when they used "Just \n oia Time Song," and the audiences tell them thei never go wrong. ' There Is a strong pulling power In the Stauffer ballad, and Bob Sherwood tells ui when he reaches tbo line, "It was just 1 song at twilight," they sway In their seats and reach for a dime to hoy the copr. And Bob Is the feature of the Orpheum Trio and he should know. Isabella Patrlcolo has a pretty name, and she uses a pretty song as well. It Is easy t> flatter both, for she Is using "The Chickens' Ball" At the Tuxedi Club they have made a wonderful discovery. They have found t harmony note In "Old Time Song" that calls for repetition. Jay B. Tower and also Nat Hilt are singing this harmony ballad, and when yon bring the fans In the chair? back to old times they always like It. Will Hart tbe boy with the capabilities, even tells bis friends about a song he li using, and they line up at Aubrey Stauffer'i for a rehearsal of "Chickens' Ball." The Clipper Quartette will be back In Chi- cago shortly to meet many friends and ten .about "Just An Old Time Song." These art the boys that originated'harmony. Blllle Johnson still continues to feature this song while he Is In Chicago, and he sayi It Is the biggest number he has had this year, discounting none. * Beginning this week "The Blindness of Virtue" will, undergo three matinee perform- ances each week at the Studebaker. The extra event will be celebrated on Friday. The manager of the German Theatre (for- merly Bush Temple) has prepared for produc- tion there Thursday night, Dec. 5, a topical m . u . 8 J?, al J %*«**• Cllled "The ««rry Balkan . a , r ; . T , h .f.Programmes will credit the piece to Mailmlllian von Ganlsschowsky The young men of the chorus In "The blren presented a loving cup to Julia San- derson one of the stars of that musical com- edy. The chorus men and Miss Sanderson ?«',r«i^ en / M0c 1 l8 i! d tar thr( ' e Mason* She left Saturday nhzht to -prepare to emerge as a lone star In "The Sunshine Glrlj 5 : "THE BLACK BIRDS." ThU new play. In which Henry Mtlloa will -Si Uura .»ope Crews and^B.lVafnir win open at, the Apollo, Allan He 'citj; r,™"; !4 ' -- ■ - v.S-lKiMi C > star HARRY L, NEWMAN NOTES. Frank Morrell Is making the hit of hli life on the Orpheum Circuit singing the big- gest ballad hit In the country, "Take Me Back to Dreamland," which Is now the recognized hit all along the Pacific Coast The Three Harmony Kings are scoring t tremendous hit In Portland, Ore., with "Tike Me Back to Dreamland," and write In that the song Is now being whistled on the streets, which speaks well of this natural boru soar; hit. The Twin City Quartette, the Arllngtot Four, Jack Matthews' School Kids. Billy Single Clifford's big show are all featurlzr "Take Me Back to Dreamland" all over tbe West. McFarland, Weir and Leopold are fet- turlng this week In Detroit Mr. Leopold's sensational song success, "Take Me Back to Dreamland," and reports that the song Is oi display In every window where sheet music Is sold, which proves that tbe song Is a regu- lar hit Blanche Mehaffey, the famous band singer, opened a week's engagement at tbe Majesde Theatre, and the only popular song wbl:a she rendered was the big ballad hit, "Take Me Back to Dreamland,'' and responded to many encores at each performance. "Take Me Back to Dreamland" again takes the first place In this week's American «s the best seller In Chicago, which shows that the song is not alone a hit In Chicago, bat all over the country, and la now reaching New York. •'In Dear Old Dixieland," Harry Newmans new song, on the style of bis famous "la Dear Old Tennessee" song, now Is off tbe press, and the song looks like a real suc- cessor to the "Tennessee" number, as such acts as Kauffman Bros., Irwin and Her^og, Six Brown Bros., are all featuring It, and It is scarcely two weeks old. 1 TELL TAYLOR NOTES. The Deagon Brothers are using " 'W'T Down South" and "I'm Going to Write VM a Letter," at the Garfield Park Theatre, where they nre going very big. McFarland, Weir and Leonard are using "'Way Down South" with great *"««»■ This Is some trio number, and they sure ao put It over. . Tom Kenyon, the Chicago tenor. Is gome big up at the Alhambra. In Milwaukee, where he Is UBlng Tell Taylor's new ™' ln . d '; "Way Down South" has at 'est taken hold In Chicago. Is now being sung at e«.y cafe In Chicago with tbst famous r>cw 10" style of "clapp, clapp" In the chorus. Alberta Cole, the lady with some contra.to voice. Is Btnglng "'Way Down South and "I'm Going to Write You a Letter wl.h great succees nil over the town A POINTER! I The BALLAD the REAL | Singers are SINGING TAKE ME BACK TO DREAMLAND' 1 "BEST BALLAD WE EVER SANG" , -TWIN CITY QUA RTETTE I WANT EVERY BALLAD SINGER TO SEND FOR A COPY OF THIS BIu BALLAD BIT TO-DAY. M "In Dear Old Tennes- M see, 1 ' ••Klllarncy • Rose," "Flirty Byes, : "Oannlbal isle, "When I Get Thai Lov- ing FeeUng." ■*■ " e With Yoa In Honej- snckie Time." "We 11 Qo Back To Erin, Some kn»y, Mavonrneen, .. ■WePubli$uedThenr| HARRY L, NEWMAN Grand Opera Hfius9, CHICAGO, ILLS., 1 "Chicago's Popular Hnslo rnbllsher.''J