The New York Clipper (December 1912)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. DECEMBl.it 14 STAGE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS. The Stage Children's Christmas Fund will continue the work begun In 1877 by Tony Pas- tor, Mrs. E. L. Fernandez and "Aunt Louise" Eldrldge, and give a Christmas festival and tree at the Criterion and New York theatre* on Sunday night, Dec. :». William Harris will be the Santa Ctaua ns usual, and the kiddle* will hare the time of their Uvea. The entertainment promises to bo more elaborate than ever. The children from Maude Adams' Co. the Little Theatre, the Century Theatre, "The Lady of the Bllpper" Co. and "The Itoso Maid" Co. will take part, and a wonderful ail-star cast of Gilbert ft Sullivan's "Patience" is promised, which wll. outshine the grown-ups. Mr. Harris will be assisted by the follow- ing committee: Bijou Fernandez, Mrs. Anna V. Morrison, (Mrs. Kale Douglas Wlggin. Mrs. Ruth Lltt, Misses Grace Pllkens, Ad:i Paterson, Kenyon Bishop. Mtanctto Barrett. Nellie Revelle. Sophia Irene Locb, Helen Tenbrook, Florence Nush. Georgin O'Rnmey, Margaret Green, Maude Knowlton, Elizabeth Ennls, Belle Doube, Mrs. Mary Janes and Mrs. Leone Ross. <♦«» AMANN AND HARTLEY WIN. Amann and Hartley, on Dec. 4, in New York City, were awarded a verdict for $1,425 by Judge Blanchard for breach of contract. The decision was against the Pontages Cir- cuit MILLIARD AT THIS CRITERION. '■Messrs. Klaw A Erlangcr will present Robert Hllilard at the Criterion Theatre on Christmas Eve. Tuesday, Dec. 24, In the new play, "The Argyle Case." Harriet Ford and Harvey J. OHIgglns wrote "The Argyle Case," in co-operation with William J. Burns, the detective. The play contains no refer- ence to politics, graft or industrial condi- tions, nor is any attempt made to portray Mr. Burns upon the stage. His methods, how- ever, arc employed in solving a stage mys- tery. Mr. Hllilard will portray Ascbe Kay- ton, an up-to-date type of American de- tective. The Anger print process of identifi- cation and the practical workings of the dic- tagraph are vividly Illustrated In the play. Klaw A Erlanger have provided a picturesque production. The supporting company in- cludes: Alphonz Ethler, Bertram Marburg, Joseph Tuohy, Calvin Thomas, John J. Pier- son, W. T. Clark Bert Walker, W. H. Gll- morc, Fred Russell, Robert Newcombe. Selene Johnson, Stella Archer, Agnes Everett, Eliza- beth Eyre, Wanda Carlyle and others. ' ••* .. - CINCINNATI FANS TO HONOR JOHN McGRAW. Cincinnati lovera of baseball arc to give a big theatre party at B. P. Keith's, to be followed by an aftcr-thc-theatrc supper at the Hotel Hardin, ki compliment to John J. McGraw, who will be the beadiiner at that amusement house Dec. 15. MONTANA COWBOY BAND. Heine lloule, lender; Olllc Illggs, comet; Speaker Cannon, cornet; Jake Zimmerman, horn; Geo. Dittnutn, horn; Bill Krlckc, trombone; Jack Monlton. baritone; Bill Houlc, bari- tone-saxophone ; Dick Bailey, bass-saxophone; Windy Warner, BB-tlat bass; Dutch Erlckc, snare drum; Art Wright, bass dram. "BLACKBIRDS" PRODUCED. Atlantic Cur, N. J., Dec. 0. — Laura Hope Crews end II. B. Warner made their first appearance as co-stars here to-night. In Henry Miller's production of "Blackbirds," at the Apollo Theatre. The new play, writ- ten by Harry James Smith, author of "Mrs. Uumpstead-Lclgb," wns witnessed by a ca- pacity audleucc. "Blackbirds" is a romantic comedy, written In • vein of whimsical humor. It tells an interesting story of modem life In New York and the Middle West. The two central char- acters of the piny provide roles of equal Importance for Miss Crews and Mr. Warner. Miss Crews is seen In the character of n woman of foreign birth who Is visiting a rich American family, it is a role that en- ables Miss Crews to show to advantage her exceptional talent as a comedienne. Mr. Warner portrays a dcbonnlr young Kugllsli- man who lives by his wits. The romance of the story Involves the diameters portrayed by Miss Crews and Mr. Warner. The ex- cellent acting of the co-stars Is backed by brilliant support from an evenlv balanced company, Including Sydney Valentine, Mine. Malnlldo Cottrelly, James Bradbury, Jean Oalbralth, Bertha Wcluv. Kthel Wlnthrop, E. Y. Backus nnd Robert Young. "Blackwblrds" goes from here to Wash- ington and Baltimore. Later in the season it will be seen Id New York. «■ » "CIRCUS WEEK." The "Circus Week" bill was a big hlc at liie De Kalb, Brooklyn, last week. The same bill, nearly Intact, will play the other houses of the circuit NOW READY! THE | CLIPPER RED BOOK AM MTE BOOK It contains the name* and addresses of Man- agers, Vaudeville and Dramatic Agents in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ban Francisco, Canada, London; Music Publishers; Railroad Agents; The- atrical Clnba and Societies; T. M. A. Head- quarters ; Railroad and Steamship Lines, etc., and other Information. Sent only on receipt of 10 cents (stamps or coin), accompanied by a coupon cut from THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO., LTD. Pi.lls.irs TIE IEV YORK CUPPER ALBERT J. BORJE, Nidging Editor « W. S8tk STRUT, HXW YORK CUT OUT AND Send This Oonpon and Ten Oents f or a oopy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK (Por loi3-ioi8> To THX BTW YORK CLTPPIH »T West S8U> Street, Sew York THIS 110I.GER BROS., Banjokcrs. featuring at Healcj's. Sixty-sixth Street and Columbus Avenue, New York City. LAST 'WEEK OP "AMATOL." Norman McKlnnel, the English actor whom Wlnthrop Ames is bringing to this country, will arrive in New York Dec. 18, and will begin a limited engagement at the Little The- atre, Monday night, Dec 23, in Qltba Sower- l>y's powerful drama, "Rutherford and Son." Mr. McKlnnel will bring his London company with him. Included in it are the three actresses who were In the first performance of "Rutherford and Son," In London and who did brilliant acting, second only to that of Mr. McKlnnel—Edjtt Olive, Agnes Thomas and Thyna Norman. Pour other well known English actors will appear in the play—J. V. Bryant. L. Q. Carroll, J. Cooke Beresford aud Marie Ault In order to make way for Norman Mc- Klnnel and "Rutherford and Son," Arthur Schnitzler's satiric comedy. "The 'Affairs' of Anatol," now current at the Little Theatre, will end its run on Saturday night, Dec. 14, and will go to Chicago, where it win begin a limited engagement at the Pine Arts The- atre on Tuesday night, Dec. 17. The entire "Anatol" company (including John Barry- uiore. Gall Kane, Doris Keane, Kathcrlne Emmet. Isabclle Lee and Oswald Yorke),wlth the one exception of Marguerite Clark, who Is featured In Mr. Ames' afternoon production of the play for children, "Snow White," will leave for Chicago Sunday night, Dec. 16. <■ » WOODY COOK IN NEED. Wlille Mr. Cook was with the Barkoot Car- nival Co. as high diver, the guy line broke, letting him fall. He was nicked up for dead. Ills skull was fractured, his neck and spine were dislocated, and he received internal In- juries from which he is almost a cripple. Ills wife is in Chicago, at 604 North Clark Street. He la unable to send for her as he hasn't a penny. Any financial assistance sent to him will be greatly appreciated. Ills address is 204 Albany Avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y. NOTICE . HALF TONE PICTURES In the read- ing paces of THE CLIPPER will bo Inserted at these price*i Prosit Pawe Cat 103.00 Deoble Colsusus SIO.OO ■ I atKle Col oh. .With the parting greetings of a host of new and old friends ringing in his cars. Dad Atkinson, the well known Australian showman, left San Francisco on Tuesday, Nov. 10. for Sydney, Australia, taking with him the talent he had gathered In America for his Wild West and circus. Atkinson and his party sailed on the Sonoma, and before his departure tat genial showman was the guest of many of the professional people In the great Western city. On the night before the sailing of the Sonoma. Atkinson, together with Sam C. Holler, George Lowery, Tom Ryan, Tom Meyers, Lawrence llanely and their wives (excepting llaller, and you all know he Is still single), held a soiree at tbe Golden Gate Avenue home of Lowerj, who is now retired from the show world and taking life easy. The send-off given Atkinson was a most cordial one. During his stay In America tbe Australian has made a host of friends, who wish him well in his venture. The crowd *a> at the boat, and Bud found himself departing for home, but leaving with regret his many new friends. Bud took with him Colonel Lavelle, who Is the prototype of Buffalo Bill; Bert Morpny, the man who "sings to beat the band;" a number of full-blooded Sioux Indians, and several regular cowboys, tne list of whose names was published In a recent issue of TnB Cliiteb. The company will spend two years in the Antipodes, touring Australia, New Zealand, New South Wales and other places. SAM C. HALLBR, The last person to wish Bud Atkinson and his party boit voyage, on their dei-irture t" Australia. "THE HOUSE OF GLASS." Sanger & Jordan closed contracts Dec. 4 between Oliver Morosco, of New York and Los Angeles, and Max Marcln. for a new pay, entitled "The House of Glass." The play will be first produced at the Morosuo i2f°v r !l ^ • An 8 clp s. In January, after tUilch It will come to Broadway. Mr. Mar- cln. who wrote the new drama, is a well known magazine writer and author of "Are a».My WM»r which Cohan A Harris will produce this season. - «»» KOLKER WILL PRODUCE PLAYS. i H ? nr Xr. Kol i er * nd tho Payer's now appear- ing: in "Our Wives" will, during the runs to ge ^ Pklladelphia and Botton! ' add a v^ rtol uv°L new . playa Bnd wt»™ to New \ork with them In the Spring, under the direction of Job. M. Qaltes. They will 3 to "Our Wives" a problem dramaVa tragedy SSL* SK p l B l: *&. flr8t wl " «* 'The J «% a drama of New. York life written by Mr. kolker which will be presented at a neTt monto!" 00 " ,hC C ° rt Tnealre - CWca «°* BRASS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ABROAD. A report from an American mf^JSti to a Latin-American country si:n.s insi ■local business man has requested me ox*' of linns In the United States i"«'' , ' f " c n l K brass musical Instruments. Con. sponu_• and catalogues may be to Engllsl: A""" tbe Bureau of Foreign and Don''"fLiS, nierce, Was hington, p. C. (File_ .v 1M W ' LAMBS PLAN MEMORIAL TO —** A movement has been started b> »■■?, members of the Lambs' Club ' ."^io monument at the entrance of ''"=„{ Grounds to the late John T. Brus. >"™"i the New York National Bascbal. <-im> >» builder of the great Brush Stadlu ■ ■ a i o .. MR. AND MRS. HBRSUEY •JS-rf Dona, the nine montha old <-' 'is"" 0 „ Mr. nad Mrs. Lew Hershey, of 'I? 00 ' , T . died of meningitis, to that cltj. *J5, «t Mr. Hershey wos with Vogel a M fSJVl the tlmo, but dosed upon rccelvi • "»