The New York Clipper (December 1912)

i ' THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. December i* WANTED-Burlesque People WHITE RATS WARM THEIR HOME- at ii.i. Tiurfl Win DnDi.vo/inDflWuiir i> NcwnnTTiVR. ^~" Address AT ALL TIKES, FOR BURLESQUE BTOCK. Ai NEW ORLEANS. kOJj .MI BUS, Greenw all Theatre, Mew Orleans, L». FOLLIES OF THE DAY The Knickerbockers (Eastern) CELEBRATING FUNCTION SECOND TO NONE IN SHOW HISTORY. (Western). PEOPLE'S THEATRE, MEW YORK, DEC. 0. Barney Gerard's show this season Is In a clsss by itself, and equal to anything ever seen in tbc way of a burlesque show—full of dash and vim, without a doll moment. No sooner does one lough die, than some- thing' else is Introduced In tbc way of a mu- sical number or a novelty bit of work to keep yon all attention. The eborus Includes pretty and sbapcly girls, with a pony di- vision. Tbc principals, headed by Gertrude Hayes, are nicely placed and exceptionally clever. The costumes are handsome, and the electrical effects and scenery help greatly. Barney Gerard has written a book in two acts and two scenes, entitled "The Big Elec- tion," fall of bright lines, novelty bits, with number* and specialties Interpolated Id such a manner that the plot la lived up to, ana does not drift away to nothing. The opening scene it a pretty exterior set- ting, and the chorus blend In a rattling good opening chorus that Immediately Uvem svery- thing np. Than the fan starts, Louis Mann, a Re- publican candidate for Congress, and the £roud father of a. pretty daughter, Marian, lunches forth to capture the office, while Marian, in love with Hal McAdoo, the eon of Officer McAdoo, the cop, elopes with bin}. In the mean time the Democratic bos* nomi- nates) Hal's father on the opposition ticket to Lools Mann, for the same office. After numbers of funny bits and dialogue between the boss, Louis Mann and Timothy McAdooj, the day of the big campaign and speech- making arrive*, and Louis Mann Bud* that he has been double crossed and bis speech '• delivered by Tim. Roth candidate* speak and ftght. A regular campaign parade by the entire company makes act one a hummer. Gertrude Hayes introduced a novelty rag; contest during the first act, and invited the audience to Come upon the stage, which * number did. Chorus girls were furnished a* partner*, and the number was a tremendou* Act two. Palm Bench was an appropriate setting, and much comedy enthused through- out during this act. Gcrtrudo Haves intro- duced her specialty with her dancing brlck- topi, with several changes of male attire, a White dress autt, also ibc regulation dress outfit of black, were nicely woru by Mis* Hayes, and her "Moonlight Bay," "Itaj ime Soldier Man" and dancing specialty by the midget brlcktops was a tremendous nit. The travesty by Ambark All end Mis* Hayes, entitled "The Cheeriest Way," was a biglnugh. The ballroom scene was the finale *"ttlng and very handsome. James Llchtcr intro- duced a piano and singing specialty that was a big hit. His work in this one particular Use marks htm an artist of exceptional ability. Gertrude Hayes has a number of beautiful changes of cbstmncB, and, as usual, her work was a recognized feature throughout the •how. . Virginia Eelcy, the prima donna, la one of those hie stately blondes with a fine voice and a personality 'that wins over her audi- ence. Miss Kelcy has a number of beautiful change* of costumes, and sang several num- bers of the hit order. Ambark Alt I* a clever comedian. HI* work as Timothy McAdoo kept the audience la good spirits, and he must be marked down. a comedian who knows how. James Llchter, as Louis Mann, was another Sterling fun producer. In this German char- acter role he just tore along forte from •tart to finish. Harry Keller, who played the boss poli- tician, gave a portrayal of the rough and ready politician that was a treat. His ?tyle •f> comedy Is new to burlesque, and his work was the kind that deserves marked attention. Ray Levitt, as Hal McAdoo, sang himself into popular favor and well played his part Ida SturgesB sang several songs, m good TQlce. and was well ilkcd. Enrico Saccutla has n well cultivated voice of exceptional range and quality. ' His ren- dering of several numbers was more than appreciated. Barnev Gerard's ponies, led by Misses Propp. Hilton, Sullivan, Llchter and Veronee, kept things going in a lively fashion. The musical numbers Included: "Give Me Old Broadway and I'll Be Satisfied," Vir- ginia Kelney : college song, Ray Levitt and Gertrude Hayes; "Marie, Mr. sncculln and Ida fiturgess; "Come On, Rose," Anna Propp and Marie Hilton: "Would You Like to Learn to Like Me?" "Roll Me Out In a Roll- ing Chair," Bay Levitt. A. Propp and Marie Hilton ; ''Someone to Float Me," Jda Stur- gess; "Everybody Twa-Stcp," Ambark All and Mil* Kelsey; ballad. Virginia Betsey. OHo. ^*~^~ . II . ! • FOR BALE—Kerry-Go-Round, Pio'tttc M»- eblnes. Films, Somersault, Boxing, High Diving, Trick Dogs and Doves. Bods Fountain. - Will ex- change dogs, doves, eoda tount, perch figures, ■lelgb bells,' for film s. Prof. Har ry Smlth,_0 ratz, P*. If Ton Want Tour Act Improved (bt an act written and rehearsed so tou CAN MAKE GOOD, Bee an EXPERT PRODUCER. ROBERT DESMOND 118 W. 44th ST., NEW YORK Titrate reheami rooms, opposite ijjjjOj Theatre. COM'MDIA, NEW YORK, DEC. 9. Roger Imboft Is playing "Casey, the Por- ter," in the Rrtx-Cnneton Hotel, in the first act, and his comedy wont over ss usual. Through a lottery ticket, which he received as a lip, he becomes wealthy, and In tbc second act is enjoying a luxurious existence In his own manner. He is married, and his wife, anxious to shine In society, Invites some princes and dukes. Roger has to have a light for a finish, and Goff Phillips, as the waiter, impersonating a prince, is the victim of the mauling and eventually goes out through the window. This is a brief outline of the plot. Mr. Ruble has provided some fine scenery for bctL acts, and the costumes worn by the girls throughout are handsome. Max Fehrman Jr. was Herman Rltz, the Hebrew hotel proprietor; Cecil Bummers, Casey's son; Jack West, an Arizona bllasard; Goff Phillips, as the colored waiter, blew in at opportune moments; Geo. Armstrong W*J a rube. Doris Thayer was Dolly Ritz, later an Mtreaa. She bad several pleasing numbe.s to lead, also a singing specialty, presenting '^Somebody tin i* Getting It" and "You're . Gertrude Lynch had the *ole of a shop girl, wearing pretty clothes, and also let numbers. Kitty Gephardt pluyed « Mrs. Bubo, and late? was Casey's Aunt • Marwlle Cq- reenc (bailie) appeared to good advantage a* Mr*. C**ey. ^ The paoutnltne act with the trick stuff, including the cigar, the barrel, the bovauet, and the comedy with the cannon la the first act, caused many laugh* The numbers included: "On the Mlsslv fJPPj. well led by May Stanley; "I Like Music with My MeaJs," by Gertrude Lynch; "The^Man from Arizona," by Jack Weaf, and Our compliments to the White Rata, to Junle McCrce, their chief; to George Del- more, little chief; to 1W1U J. Cooke, business representative; to Denis F. O'Brien, their lawyer, and to all the Rats who had a hand In rearing the structure which they had the pleasure to show to their fellow members and friends last Saturday night As one speaker, Mr. Frayne, remarked: "If yon were re- sponsible for the placing of one brick, one board, one stone, or even one nail, in this building, defend It and make it a lasting monument for generations to follow." The dedication of this building, on West Forty-sixth Street, put up by actors for actors, was an occasion long to be remem- bered by those lucky enough to attend. Ad- mission was by card only, and those who had received invitations began to gather early Saturday evening, mostly In full dress. A large horseshoe of flowers, presented by the Vaudeville Comedy Club, and another sent by William Morris decorated the roomy lobby. At 8.30 the large meeting room and gym- nasium, combined Into one by the Billing doors being opened, and which formed a good Szed theatre, oommanoed to fill up. A porta- e stage, with curtain and scenery, was set up on the North end. A cabaret show was provided in the ball, also in the bowling alley, which had beel ' Tollman, the p in exhibition on one of the eight' table* In grill room, Tallpaap, Grey AH Around," by Doris Thayer and the clown girls, "you're My Little Honey Bird," by Cecil Summers, and "A Loctery You Can't Beet." by Roger Imboff. Two added attractions were offered Mon- day night. Fay, Two Coleys and Fay In their black face singing and dancing act, did very well, and the Juggling Cromwells, an expert manipulator In female make-up, as- sisted by a midget page, did excellent work in their line. —fP the second act Casey is victimized by little Dolly to the extent of a thousand Just for a kiss. He also hag some set-to with the punchbowl. The numbers include: "Every- body Two-Step," by Miss Lynch; "The Yid- dlsuer 8oclable Ball." well done by Mr. Fehr- man; "The Hold-Up Hag." by Cecil Sum- mers; "Everybody Wonders How 1 Do It," by Miss Thayer and the girls In flimsy lin- gerie, and "The Oriental Star," In suitable suiting*. Louis Boble is manager; Roger Imhof is stage director; Cecil Summers, stage mana- «er: Ed. A. Moyer, musical director; Joe .able, representative. ■ Geo. F. Hayes, the rube comedian, who gjplnced Clem Beylns, with the Williams •how, m meeting with phenomenal success, His work h*B caused the newspaper critics of the Western dailies to devote touch space to his rural character. Fred Hartav, formerly at the New York College Inn, has joined the Follies of the Day Co. v Rat Levitt Joined the Follies of the Day, ot Scranton, Pa.. Dec. ¥, replacing Ja*. Bry-. son. Gao. B. Scanlon, principal comedian with the Gay Masqueruik-rs, was notified of an- other large piece of good liick while ploying the Olympic, New York, last week. He la to receive $10,000 as a Christmas present, left by an uncle in Ireland. WANTED GOOD HEAVY GENERAli ACTOR, also STRONG INGE*IB with Specialties. Stat e lowest; pay your own. „ A. B. wTTTlNO Manager, Angeli's Comedians, Lometa, Texas, Deo. o and week; Browawood 16 and week; Banaanq 88 n>'d week. LIBERTY John Sheridan Owing to company closing, QKAJTT HOlTgsB. CHARACTERS Address ■gMaj, HO. UBEflTY J. 5V-W0ODS & WOODS-RosabeDe Responsible Repertoire People, Specialties and Sketches, Character Comedian and Osn. Biz., In- ■MM and Geo. Bis. Tickets • Yea, if yon want us. Address WOODS & WOODS, . don. Pel., Bt Louis, Mo, MAN FOR JUVENILES One doing s ._ eiwclalHas preferred. About * ft. 8 In. In bright. Join on wire. No time for ticket, will advanco upon arrival it leaded. W. H. FOrLoNG. jg &aagsgjag "■ *-"° : At Liberty—W. S. I0WARD '£}!!? " V8 T"NG YOUNG MANAGER OR AGENT. Sriary and coramlssloiionly. Add. QKN. TDBL., FITTflBiman, PI. Ida Kmekson 1b taking a much needed rest at Preeport, L. I. Harry Hills is completing arrangements for a vaudeville opening wltU a novelty sketch. "*. " DAiNTr Marie, with the Yankee Doodle Girls, who was compelled to lay off} for a week on account of illness, has entirely re- covered, and opened at the Casino, Brooklyn. Monday. '^ A T.inaE tartv of Fbiabs will attend the performance nt the Columbia, New York, this week, In honor of Louis Ro blc. DOINGS OF THE HIP. * (BY HAItllY LA fBABX.) Saturday, Dec. 7.—"The What" Club of the New York Hippodrome, held Its first beefsteak. The club bus only been recently organized and so far the members arc mak- ing rapid headway, although they decline to have more than ton members. The big doings took place ut the YorJtvllle Casino, on Eighty-sixth Street. "The What" Club Is a, ladle? club. There were about seventy present at tbc beefsteak, and everybody en- joyed u pleasant evening. * * ' "Spook Hanson pulled a lot of original comedy, and It went over very nicely. Lil- lian Kobb, offered a dramatic recitation which Was very much appreciated. "Steve" Ulaco mud;) a speech. Eddie Fuller was some busy boy. The only chicken served was "Dippy" Dlers. Jot! Hollander, Bob Nixon and Joe Curley, from Harry Von Tiber's music publishing bouib, furnished the rathskeller stuff. Georgia Kusscll, as an entertainer, ranks The bowling alloys were kept very buBy, and as thu king bowler "Doc" Potter takes the medal. The party broke up about 3 a. m., and be- lieve me. It was some party. The officers in charge of the evening's en- tertainment were: President, Mildred Worn; Vice President and Financial Secretary, Geor- gia Russell; Rcto-cnnif Secretary, Lillian Robb. + . '.♦ ■ FOR THE SERVIAN RELIEF FUND. Mabel Groultch announces that Messrs. Co- ban & Harris, managers of "Hawthorne of tho U. S. A./' In which Douglas Fairbanks now starring, have volunteered to give her one-half of the gross receipts of a benefit performance fei aid of the Servian Belief Fund, to toko place at the A»tor Theatre, Monday evening, Dec. 10 «i > i HORRISSEY IN RBLLBVUB. James W. Morreuey, the well known the- atrical manager, was taken, Dec. 5, from 455 West Twenty-first Street, New York, to Bellc- vue Hospital for observation. He is broken down inaealtb, according to Dr. Lauer, who waited aba, bat probably will bo in a oon- <iltlon to be discharged in a few days. He gave his wife's address a* 183 West Eighty- seventh Street. ■ ■«»»■■ "STOP THIEF." The Gaiety Theatre will re-opon Dec. 25, with "The Thief,'' In the cast will be j Richard Bennett, Frank Bacon. Mury Ryan, Percy Ames, stain Chea- ter, Thomas Fuidlay, James C. Marlowe, Robert Cummlngg, LOntse Woods, Vivian Mar- tin, Elisabeth Lane, William Boyd, Edward J. Mngulrc aha James T. Ford. downstairs, which had been turned into a lailmap, the pool expert, gave „ on oqe of the eight tables la the elegantly appointed; naplroom is the basu- tncnt. The visitor* were escorted through the building by the committee, and were shown the bar, the gigantic bathtub In the basement, with water graduating from four to eight feet in depth; the, shower bsth, the locker room for the swimmers and athletes, the floor for Ohe offices, and last, but not least, the three floors of living rooms—107 In all. All these rooms are neatly decorated and furnished, with hot and cold water, and tele- phone. Several corner spites of two rooms and bath, especially caught the writer's fancy. An elevator and fireproof stairways aro easy means of access. A fine parlor, off the lobby, is gorgeously furnished and decorated. The attendants are uniformed neatly In red, and the waiters snd.poolroom attendants In white. Hugh H. Schrarn. formerly with the Green- room Club, and also with the Elks' Club, Is the manager of the clubhouse, and will in- stall a system and service equal to any first class hotel. The rates ere surprisingly low and should be attractive to all members who can take advantage of this offer "to men only," as no accommodation in the way of rooming arrangements are offered to the ladles. There will be ladles' nights In the ciubrooms and gymnasiums, where the ladle* may meet and participate. » The guests, kept arriving afoot and a taxi. At 0.30 the Mecca Temple Band of sixty pieces began a concert of popular music In the crowded theatre, playing about six se- lections. At 11.30, when all the member* who had been playing that night, bad arrived, the ceremonies started with the orchestra play- ing, and the assemblage singing the Impres- sive White Rata anthem, which never rang warmer and clearer from the throats of the enthosiastlc gathering. Then eame"Amerlca," With everybody standing. , The Rev. Dr. Mueller was Introduced by Will Cooke, and he pronounced an invoca- tion and blessing upon the monument of co- operation, midst impressive silence, and his amen found echo In all hearts. Will Cooke then introduced the "Big Fel- low," Junle McCree. Talk about a recep- tion * It was several minutes before he at- tempted to speak, over the cheer*- Hi* first sentence dedicated the home, and then he told a parable ot a "wise man," also drew a synonym of "Friend" and "Foe," In con- nection with the good chip "White Rat," which (ailed, taking "Friend" aboard but leaving "Foe" on the dock, whereupon "Foe" built a pirate ship, to be launched in the slimy waters of Avarice and sail on the Canal of Destruction to attack the good ship "White Rat" The shot fell short, spatter- ing the deck with some dark' liquid of Calumny, which was easily washed out by the snpolio of Truth. The pirate shin then, sailed to Its own destruction, to rot In the depth*. Mr. Cooke followed in an address, wherein he gave credit for the erection of the home to Dents F. O'Brien, who originally planned the enterprise: to Junle McCree, who en- dorsed and aided; to J. M. Faulhaber, office manager, for his untiring energy; to Harde ft Short, the architects, who erected the building, and to all those who aided finan- cially. "The building which you dedicate here to-night is the positive proof of their co-operation," he said. He modestly left it to others to recount what Important part he had played. Hugh .Frayne, representative of the Federa- tion of Labor, spoke briefly upon the view- point of the Federation, which fully appre- ciated the Importance of this enterprise and it* effect upon their general welfare, and In conclusion introduced Sam Gotnpers, the ten year president of the Federation of Labor. Mr. Compere was cheered and Applauded and offered one of his character- istic »peech$s, extending to. the White Rats- Actors' Union and Associated Actresses of Atnerlcn, the felicitations pf two million, united wage earners of America upon the completion of thl* achievement He told how. when hi* duties permitted him to do so, he toand recreation and enjoyment in the association with, actor* and actresses, and that It was bis delight to look up McCree, Waters, Cooko and other of the "boys," and sometimes the girls, and how he looked for- ward (o these associations, He congratulat- ed the actors on their union and the Im- provement In conditions made possible by this union, which,' from now on, Will be di- rected from this new headquarters, of which every Rat should be proud, and which he can now coll "home." Mr. Gompers retired among volley* of cheers. The entertainment portion started with Dave Montgomery and Fred Stone doing ono of their early songa and dances, "Child- hood Days," and brought down the homo with their forced grace, which was consid- ered to be the real thing In the days of tho plush knickerbockers. They responded to on Among those Invited or present were: B. ». Albce. Oeorge Audi*. 1. V. Anthony, Ids Adair, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Adams. Alf. B. Aarons. W B. Amett, W. 0. Anthony, P. Alonto ■>.»*>. Allen, Wlnthrop Ames, Billy Atwell, Carl Ander- son, Sol Abrama, James Aahlay. Robert Allen Jr., Will Armstrong. Jas. J. Armstrong, Wired Bebtn, Ray Ball«y, Una Brown. Charles 8. BreeO. J. Buford, Jeff T. Branan. Murray $loom, Fred Belcher, Ben Bornstein, Irrlns Uerlln. Ted S. Bar- ran, E BJtner. James R. Barnes. Clark Brown, Arthur BIoLdell, Ciarlcs Blerboai, Billy Burke, Bllilu Burke, Maurice J. Burns, A. MIlo B«ncett. Frederick Belasco, Sam Blair. B. H. Burmlde, Martin Beck, Mrs. Grace Burke. Helen Byron, Mr. and Mra. Sol Bloom. Dlok Bernard. J. L. Benjamin. William Baxter, Major Bnrk. J. K. Burn*, Tommy Bcrns. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaw Brewster, Mr. and Mrs. O. Burger Bnrch, Kat Benrer, Sam Bereer, Maud Lillian Berrl. J. Albert Brackett. Pauline Bartbuldl. it. 8. Den- lham, Robert Hood Bowers, John ltraham, L. M. Borle Cbaa. Bartholomew, LouU Bemateln, John W Bratten. Fraukle Bailey, Marie Beauearde, Jobb A. Boylan. N. II. Barocli, Harry Bryant, Marlc Beloioaf* Ilarry BerllagWS. Julius Caen, Jahn Carey, Malda Carlgeo, s'lnuy Canoes, Irs Cssa, Madison Ooray. Margaret OoUlos. Walter M. Oox, D. C. Ourry, F. P. Oavuu^gb.-Mtke Ooyne, Ray Collins. Harry Carlln. James Clause/. Pat Caaey, Tommy Curran. B. T. Cohnian. J. Harden Clarendon, Mr. and Mn. William Collier. Mr. and Mra. 8. A. C -mer, Sam Crane. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Otaapln, Robert Oroe, A. P. Coo- r, James W. Carroll. John W. Conaliloc Cbaa. Cole, John E. Cain, George Castle, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cameron, Bay dmstock, Jobn A. Uunninsuam, John Oort, ArUnur Cufllxcr. Edward Caldwell. James W- Caatle. W. J. TjahUl, ftaors* B. Crlatle, Qaorge Clwuet, Jam** J, Ocrhatl, Hoi- II* Ooolar. Mr. and Mra. W. 1>. Oia'n Jr., Will- lam Coakley William Courtklgu, E. J. Connolly, 0. F. Chaster. John Duwers, Edward Davis, Jule Delmar, Mal- colm Douglas, J. O. Dram, Edward DarllDg, WIDlaaa rSliuey. Marie Dressier, Pa.nl Dilsen, Charles David, diaries Dlxou, A. Q. DelamaWr, Frank Dodge, Dr. and Mra. Delanar, J. P. Dwyer, Clcrcnce- prowns, Mar DIU. Ben Dillon, Charles Do toiaig, A. F. Driaeoll. Fred Douglaa, J. >$. Prllyn. Mrs- Barbara, Douslaa, A, O, Dun, can, Sol Dc Freece, Henry IHxo'. Dr. J. M, Df Birmingham, A. De Bains. Cecil i> Mllle, Mra. HO. De Mllle, W- Josh Daly. Stewart I. D* Kraft, Alex. Davis. Harrison Grey Flake, A. L, Erlnnger, Georgia Earle, Oscar Lafcle, Bruce Ed- ware's, Sidney Ellis, Ben EihvJrls, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Emery, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Eckel, Bill Erbe, William Ennls. Harry >idwards, George Ehret Jr., Thomas Eliret. Mrs Mort Emerson, Qua Edwards, Fanny Frunkvl, Hattle A. Fon- ceca Jr., E. Fernauilcx, Abe Flbcberg, W. W. Freeman, James Forbes, Bert Fellielman, Sam Forrest. J. 1'lebcr, James Fluu. T. Daniel Fraw- ley, Thomas J. Fltspatrlck, Charles T. Fltapat- rlck. Murruy Fell, Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Foulkes. J. O. rumen*. James Findlatcr, Hugh Foster, Carroll Fleming, Dr. J. B. Kltx|4trlck. Huaby Frayne. Cliurlee 11. Fox. Leo Fr-ink. Leo Feist. John Gorman, Jack Grogan. Albert Graaao, Hugh Grady, K. F. Qusnan, George Gottlieb. Arthur GoliKuiltb, Thomas Gowlck, Tracey Garrett, Ed- gar A. Guest, George Goett, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- fcepli M. Galtes. Matt Uraw, Muse Oumble, Jack; Guldherg, Beatrice Goldberg, Paul Goudron, Frank T. Goggln, Ed. Glroax, Andrew J. Gallagher, Chaj. H. Harris, John Hflumnn, Dan Gracey, John, Graham, Dixie Hlnea, Joseph Hannhao, Waiter K. Hill, Bev. Dr. 11. Houghton, Herbert 8. Harde, Bolby Harris, Fred Hesse, Frank Hol- land, Dan Hennessey, Gus Hill, Murray Hulbert. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Howell, Fleming Hurt, Max Hlrsli. Raymond Hubbell, cJcorge V. Hobart, Charles' Horwlti. John F. Harley, W. F. Hum- Phrey, Dr. J. L. Howard, Mercy T. B. Hanoa, lorence Hanna, Conrad L. HoUnos. Ray Hodg- don, Jack Bodgdos, s. K. Hmlguoo, Phil Hen- neewy. Max Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Gene HuKhes, Arthnr Uopkns, William Hennessor. Joseph Hart. Percy Heuth. F. 8- Havlland; Martin Herman,' J. Fred Helf, Frsnk Hope. H. Harris, Arthur Houghton, Oscar Harameraten. llnnr Harrla. Aba Holman. Mac Billiard. Geono Hackenberger. Manuel Keln, Frank M. Wltmark. Ptul Kfar, Her- man Klots, Morgan T. Kennetly, Clarence Kulb, Gene Uernan. Ed. 3. Keller, P»e Uraaae. Harrv Carnivals. OBSERVAMIS BTlQEnEjrp ASSOCIATION BANQUET NOTES Bab* Delgarian enjoyed the di'«i„ ■■ being the only "Indiritfual'' shown ™ "? a •» Fair* Assoclafion banquet In cm, ^ at ,!i « goesta of the association there were *,:.. *■ around the festive board carahai „, g nn therc * booking agents and newspaper reSSS9 Uvea. The collation was admlraMv «? 1,ta - and the introduction X SEESlLSSA meat helgbUncd the pleasure of the^^. Clala - John C. Simpson, the newly **Wi*3fe , m J l(5e J r S u ?^«, 8 P eecn ' wo'ch wis h- ^ cheered. Following the baaq UC t a van ,\3? entertainment was provided Sj artlstJt !S ed by several of the b^agendes hJSSf the Western Vaudeville Managers'' AssSr . U H to » Sullivan & Consldlne. the United Fat?. 1'°!' lug Association, and Fred M BarnC °^ mojordomo' of the variety rtcrformnnVe v* Borne* carried his honors graceful]? 'i?l Cronln. of Chilllcothe, O., attended ii,„ l ack St and Ethel Robinson, managir of % fr M. V. A. fair department, was In S QvACCa « QUIPS AND QUIRKS. Con T Kennedy and E. C Talbott left i». Kama. City Wecfaeiday night. *. Astai u tb* report that they were to put oat a nt! c»rnlval next ceaiou was true, they retaiZ to affirm or dany It ' usel William Judkln* Hewitt aays he la eon. riderlng two »plendld offers for next se»"n" H*rry 8. Noyes writes from Kansas cii» that he is recovering nicely from an attack of ptomaine polaonlng, and Will be In hir- Bess again in the near future, B. E. WaUaca and C. E. Corey were h Chicago on builness matters last week. Tom Alien loft for Galveston, Tex., Fridai A, to wind up the Wortbam & Allen setso'i this week. It Is possible that 3- H. Johnson and Ralpk C. Smith will put QUt 0, carnival next season, Jim Hathaway was in Chicago last week. He la **ld to be negotiating with c. \r Parker for the leasing ot) one of the Parker carnivals next seaaoa. Bill Bice. W. G. P., left for the East Satur- day. 7. After a week a visit with his motlier at Quakertown, Fa., he will go to Xew Yori for the holidays, and incidentally engage at- tractions for the Rice 4 Dora Water Carnival The Rice tk Dore Shows have been con- tractd for a big Spring celebration at sai Antonio, Tex., on the island, and will opei the 1013 season there. George C. Newton, "the fireworks mar.,* was dining in the Sherman grill, one day Ud . week, and asked the waiter for a "nip ot Dog's Head." Returning from the kitchen, after a long and fruitless search, the (pirroa informed Newton "they were all out of Dog'i Head." Get It? The gathering of the carnival gallants li the foyers of the Sherman during the fair meeting, lost week was incomplete througt the absence of Colonel Charles VY. Parker, Who was detained. In Boston, where he In- stalled a Carrj-Us-AR In an amusement part, end Nat M- Relss, who could not spare tht time away from, bla company touring the South. Ton W. Allen and. Bill Hire, known t* many a* the "Siamese Twins of the carnival business." hrid a number of mysterious con- ferences at the Wellington, list week. Tot Know, Q»X4. H wont ao to have two regular general Agents with one show, "Look where Jou, W— V *W *IV ?A#rXTB,S8 Warren, who has made the psr- ckoloay of carnival endeavor a close study lam*. Mrs, Wlftea. Thomaa V' Wise.' Harold Wolff Brnte William. William VrVod. Jack V(*\$>. S W-aVaV 8 awbe « *1 Mark LlTingston, George Leesh, Mrs. Lfwellyn, Edward Locke. Marcus Loew, Balin Lonz. Sam W. Lewis, Bert Leslie, DavW I.mc*m«nV Carl Lothrop tarn Lover-lea, Allen fJive, Harold and falter Lovey. Edward Leach, HJork H. LneacoTr, Jnroes L. Lederer, George LeMajre, Martin L«h- mau. Fred Lincoln. Walter Lawrcm*. Larry Law- rence. Fred Rycroft and wife. Belle Rutland, Owen Miller. Jucob Myer. Dick Madileu, Thomaa Ml- JJET' X ? - t B -.. Uo88 ' Wllll »m rilller. JoseDh Man- ning. John Mason and lady, George H. Murray, Edwin Martlndel, Botney Meyers, Joseph Maxwell. *¥*? MDIerns. Oirrer M'.roso). Jimea Moore. Sol L. Lowenthal, Fred I^wenthal, Philip A. Lew-is^ James J. Lowery. Fk) Iaaaca LIppmsD, Bert i*vey. Archie Levey, Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge W. Lederer, Mr. and Mrs John Leffler. Mr. and •B&. 9 u,t " T Luders, Randolph 0. Lewis, Edward uJSL^'iJIm Mc 9fi hy ' JoK 'I' h McKenna. John P,JSf'»ii«-' !,la 5 u J. Dn «>IU*. W. J. McKenna: rV *£ k JJjJfl'. Qu9 , M *Cnne.' John P. McLaughlin, n % }}£?"&• *'*! t . s ? "^wlgain. Sam McKee i^5 - ," *"' "• h Malevlnsky, H arry P. Munns, K?n' k'"'-'™ 01 '. Mfs. Mort EmersoQ, George H Miller Fred Meek. Henry Mlllward, H. Mnn- V?. r ^ i?*\V Ua i ne - H "K° M <'«ls. Herbert Mack, TV^ih'J^?!', 'i?* 1 Muller ' Wnl - Horrla. Mrs: Dorothy Neville Moore. M. t. Markey. M. Mark! Mr. and Mrs. George Meech, Mr. and Mrs. Jcho Morris^ Melvllfe Marx, Herbert Mever™Id SiT £***£!£: °Yj} n S' «*"»"«. Steve Maliy. Nat Osborne, John Ostrader, Frank O'Brien. U xPS&JFZ °; bi "»-»- Lawrence aToole! I,rt £?!' =? nU ?»«. Frank. Frad Nlblo. J«ck Nonvorth, Blgmond Newman. Mark Nel- SS« S£Z »?'l m ??- , 1( * Nathan, Lillian wiff' w S" Plur, i«t'i Joseph Plunkett, J. Rover WM *U W .*,', ,1Cn 2?* Voun ''' Pnll| f M - Stem, Henry Mis, R.^'.'n.n 61 "/ . W ' %?**• STdney' Smith! Miss Stnnafleld. Arthur Sherman, Harry Sloan Mr P ?nT m S -? U ?' H C ,"gW Ted BaVas, lin -r^i n " rB « Jo,Mrh , L w SlrauE9 ' Jaa - Tm Brook, L^o.Trilor Mr. and Mrs. Campbell McCulloe* I"?' ,by ', 11 f""«. Mra. Kuma, jShri J M anahaS! Mark Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Colililn John Btankr. Charles M. William* MaurieVoood- man Florena Ztegfeld, Oougi,. Fairbanks. Dr. J. W. Amey. Abner All, F. J. Gllmore w %hS.^Sffi^ S, T. are - l0 ** pb ^' Brand" Sartei Eg% ^w,i,;r ■ D ^!?a ret^vl'JTn'"?? 8 x C . 0t i' . ,rn »« Ca^SJSa.'lS I.eo Edward S. Keli„. John i\ K*ly ThomJI J. Gray, Sam HarrU. George Wilson FrMsnlST mermana and Fred ZlmmermWn J? ' Edward j" Tracey, E. Baaoover. ' Twce »' **"- Tho homo Is built on ground hold under a encore wlth-thclr "Wlsard of 0*" dance. f lgHJN Pj »oar lease at a very low rental Geo. M. Cohan was to have brought his «*th privilege of a twenty-one year extern comiiany over, but conditions prevented, and * lon - ctx he himself appeared singing a verse of "Won't You Come to My Playhouse." referring to his own theatre. He was Joined by Willie Collier, acting Jealous, who got back at him with a verso of his own playhouse, mentioning that ?o kind applause stuff, but real acting west here. Other verses of good-natured "kidding" stuff followed, also some sidewalk conversa- tion, which the audience "got" and then a double dance to a riot ot applause. Belle Gold sen); three songs; Col. Sana Holdtworth created a furor with hlR tenor aoros; LydlK Barry sang several now song*; Johnny Johnson sang "The Poet and Peas- ant" In ragtime, followed bv Lillian Shaw, Jon Welch, Cliff Gordon. Van and Hchenck, hladamo Von Zlcbcr, John Birch, Andy Rice, Ida May Chadwlck, Lew l'lottl and the Caba- ret Trio. le.^.?"!^ 1 "/ monlo J Ow clubhouse assumed th„ « ra ^ el aad mem °«" were enloylna the various features according to their dSp !iT*& t ? ,te ":, ' rl " conriortabfo chalri were all filled and everything was going nicely; man}; Sttri^ XA*£«&SP $ great y to the ranks of the Bats and awaken new interest In all the present tnembireT hatr 4 T0U " gei " W,H 3 - Ccoko '* Mw u »*. weu^r^tel* *«*""* of A ™ Iln w * . A ffi¥, clal **<• •' initiation fee of twentv- WARBBS CAJfftj^jjg gEA-COW. John B, ibs past three seasons, ha* made up his mis* that the time between seasons Is too short At all events he was a busy boy, and murk in. eTtwsnce during the fair meeting. Mart* h* WW settles acmojspbere. for a circus li which S* *• tW to. be interested. Right now he 1* "ouga" c^er manltees—belter known at "sea-cow*—and has. arranged to exhibit a Jive o&e on State Street. Ought to prove i tooney-utahec' during the shopping season. Joe Morton, the live wire from Sloui City, renewed acftuolntances w hHe '-n, Chi- cago, last week, reported excellent conaltlont In his section of the country, and said that the Inter-State Liva Stock. Fair would be i corker next year. George V. Stkyen-som did a lot of gum- slioelne; arourad the' Sherm.in last week, an* left for Cincinnati Tborvday, 5, to "arrnnge the morgue"—whatever that is. George li a handy man and when in Chicago wat always with the live ones. Now look otjt for the Chicago mcetlnt In March when the carnival boys will appear before the august tribunal snd find out whore tbey are at. There will be a heap of wire-pulling during the Interval. Pebsonai.itx goea a Jong way toward land- ing contracts—so does ability to deliver th* goods. Rualnete* of deep, thought. A pithy pointer to promoters working uj IOC-logical bargain, counter attractions for depaumont stores—don't promise to deliver giraffes, rhinos, hlppoa, gorilla", mastodon; and ft* HkeT'lt tih't fair. Am I right! Come out, cold, turkey, and state the facta. Spins CiKavxHSBi went the Umrt wi taxlceb fares on his Jaunts from City uau e-qunro 1o the Wellington lost week, at broke tho speed ordinances and spent cnouga to buy sn ordinary-automobile. Maybe at will get the contracts. J.VilK-i P.lTTllRllO.Vi'a MEW CIBCUS will ■*•" a lot Of Jobs, and tho Paola postmaster b»J esk for an Increase of office help to hand« the Incoming mall There will be anuna-i and Indlanr. and probably lote of "Noyes. CONNOR8 TOUR CLOSES. The George V. Connors. Iidoor Circus tour has been concluded, and a number of theiarn hnvc been, booked for the Great Nortben Jllppodrome, Chicago, and the St. Loui "10P." Loq Moore U with John G. ■*»•»: eon's Winter Circus, ploying In Cleveland this week. „ Tuwuos the courtciv of the g****!^ Booking Association, Mmc. Jlabaldii. C» r '"3 and K»rp, and the O'Kuras Japs. «Mgg on the variety hill tendered tic fair manascw at the Sherman. „ „,. h ;„ Tom; Al«.v will return to Chicago wlty-n a fortnight and make his headquarters at in- Wellington. Clarence Wortham will W* a thi Winter at his homo in Danville. I" Thb Texas tour of the Wortham A ^ 3 Showa was a remarkably successful »»■ John P. Martin tightened his hold m*J°.\ ritle, "Amsrlea'* Poodle Dog King, »" d , f f', ol the boy* left for the North with plenty Winter - Wm tho Ma _ Anderson bank-roll. * nf HTWiluams, owuer and manager i| tSe^hovf, uoW !»\Wf'f"r 8 T .op, TrnX, la t entargtog the Mre^ nuoiWe wason front and changlne; »» c , 0 the show. At present writing Rill J?\ u , D( . W divulge the new name hy wh »ch the 8"« will be known. l-WINS WILL TOUR AFRICA- B. J. Loots, who has met with great a» cea* exploiting the Samar Twins. i*» Unf New York Monday night % ,«»<»'" "jH his headquartera at the Hotel mm. " „ ( to leaving Chicago there was a re-1rii« the Louis family. Mrs. Louis and 1 m* , t i ...ii. ...i.u. »..»« <r/vrn Manila. 1 n, "<rK, u Luella arriving here from Manlh. IJ "-i iU Islands, otter a circle ot the " 0 n r . lu 'vcCoy. Luella la private a^reury to tei^ • ds collector orcustom* of theaThlliPP™ 11 "