The New York Clipper (December 1912)

m THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December 21 WANTED—Burlesque People Addrws AT ALL TIMB8, FOE BURLtSQOE STOCK. AT NEW ORLEANS. • - SOI. MYKHS, tiretmwall Theatr*, Haw Orleans, Vm* THE L0VEM1KKRS (Eastern). NEW CENTURY GIRLS. COLUMBIA, NEW YORK, DEO. 16. (WKSTKRN) With twenty-three chorus girls, himself People'* Theatre, New York, Dec. 10. and eleven other speaking parties, 8am Howe a good house was liv attendance for tin 1 arrived on schedule time, and the snow went opening performance of the New Century over at both Monday performances In great olrla, at Miner's People's Theatre, Dec. 1(1. style. The new two act burlesque, "Klsmne," The show Is nicely equipped, handsomely costumed, and an all star cist with a «ood chorus help greatly In making the low Century Girls a good entertaining show from start to finish. - Ted Hums, the prin- cipal comedian, plays a character new to burlesque. Ills work Is that of a finished In two acts, by Sam Howe and Ed. Hanford, has been handsomely equipped with scenery, the first act showing the Umsky Chateau, at lHppy, and the second an Interior of the Folios Bergore, Paris, set for a cabaret. A great variety of costumes are shown by the chorus, most of them cut on a stylo novel nrtist, and the way he puts over the comedy mill sparing as to material la quantity, al though the quality Is always Al. "Klssme" tells the story of Mrs. Umsky, a French girl, who still clings to her former lovers, an Italian tenor, a German baron and an English lord, all well played. Urn- sky's efforts to obtain the first kiss from bis wife led to a chase to Egypt, where the He- brew Impersonates the khcdlvo with ludi- crous effects, and where Mrs. Umsky and her companions are seized as slaves and sold at auction In the slave market, keeps the audience In good humor. Ralph Kockway Is one of the best singing and classiest straight men In burlesque, with a wonderful baritone voice of exceptional quality and volume. He puts over his songs In a manner that makes him a hit, and In reading lines and as an Immaculate dresser Mr. Rn.'kwny demands attention. Charles Saunders, in a German comedy role, gave a creditable performance and was a big hit. Gloria Martinez, the prima donna, makes Mr. Howe, as Umsky, was funnier than ever good as oue of the classiest leading women In handling his wife's lovers. An lechouso on the burlesque boards; she is a stately opposite the chateau afforded him an oppor- brunette with a line voice, a beautiful figure, tunlty to cool off. where the flag signals indi- cated that his wife was being kissed by her admirers of various nationalities—and all were represented. The Icehouse also gives lilm a chance to dispose of the lovers effect- ively at the finish. and she knows how to wear handsome cos- tumes whleh make you sit up and take no- tice. Htr work throughout the show made Jut an enjoyable feature. Pearl Held (the totalo kid) jnst tore alone from start to finish In the soubrette role. Fred Nolan, as Maginnls, the valet, was The audience didn't seem to get enough of funny In bis own way. Harry Prcscott was Pearl, who has a way of working up her the picture man, as the straight, with good tongs and fast lines that makes you like her. effect. BUUe Arrington acted and sang well In silkies she displays a plump and shapely as Borneo; Albert Marks Impersonated tho figure, and she was a big hit German baron, and Butler Mandevllle gave The Three Pacemakers are boys from the an excellent character in make-up and action West who have good singing voices, and a* the English lord. though a little strange In playing parts, will Florence Bennett looked a charming lead- undoubtedly round to In good form In a week Ing lady as Mile. Boulevard, with just enough or so. Preach accent to show the nationality, and The first part, entitled "A Busy Day at her various costume changes were greatly ad- Union Station," written by Ted Burns, is mired. Her singing of "Mile. Mario" and brimful of comedy situations, with good num- "Qood-Byo, Rose, was encored. bers throughout, and funny bits scattered in a way that makes It on entertaining opener. The Pacemakers (-Stanley, Wills and Ray- mond) introduce a singing and dancing spe- cialty that scored. Pearl Reld scored a big hit in the minstrel first part, singing "The Midnight Choo-Choo," to eight choruses. "New Year's Eve at the Country Club," Ted Burns' offering, was a tremendous suc- cess. Here is a little novelty sketch that The numbers la the first act Included the would be a big feature In vaudeville, opening chorus by the lively girls: "Mile. The burlesque entitled "The Lord's Recep- Marle, by Miss Bennett; "I Like to Hear no Hon" was the burlesque offering, and a good, fast closer that held the audlenco to tho final drop of the curtoln. The chorus: I-ydla Franklin, Marie Morse, Anita Berger, Nlta Martinez, Kate Carr, Margaret Alexander, Tina Roth, Janet Mar- "La Peptta," a Spanish number, with the tin, Reno Powell. Mario Mudiii, Cecil Loomls, girls la beautiful yellow and pink suits, led Evclin. Chase, Emma McVeigh, Irene Hill, by Miss Anderson; the sextette In "Ob, Alice Baker, Lottie Williams, Knthorine Kerr, What a Wonderful Dream;" "Waiting for Tina Roth, L/dla Franklin, Janet Martin. the Robert 13. Lee," well led by Miss Roea, Tho musical numbers In the first part are: the girls doing tan shuffle In blue; "In tho "Good-bye Everybody's Girl," Pearl Held and Garden of Allah," a .showy ballet In the Ralph ttvrkway; "Going to Take the Train khedlve's palace: an Arabian dance by Mile. Dark Home," Gloria Martinez; "Looking for Ozora; "Zabelle," led by Bcsse Robs, with a Girl." Pearl Reld. Ralph Hockway; "A lively chorus work: pictures of the harem, a Merry Modern Maid,' Gloria Martinez; "The smoke dream, by Mr. Howe, and other com- Dress Parade," Gloria Martinet. In the see- edy bits were lively offerings. "The Snlsb of «nd part they hod: "Soags of Yesterday" the acts with streams of confetti from the Gloria Martinez; "You Con Do That Over Stefl Anderson was a fine Spanish dancer, who flirted as a pastime. She acted and booked the part, and contributed several character dances In approved style. Besse Rosa Is an attactive little persons who was all there with the soubrette quali- ties, and mode many friends by her work, specially In her songs. Vera Desmond, as Jenny, was a useful character, and bad some number* and other noticeable work to do. lumbers In the first n< chorus by the lively girls: "Mile. arle," by Miss Bennett; "I Like to Hear an Irish Band," by Fred Nolan; "It's the Girl Behind the Man," by Harry Prescott; "Becky has a Job in a Burlesque Show,*' by Mr. Howe, with the girls In showy, short red, white and blue tunics, and tights. files caught by the parasols of tho dancers was a beautiful effect. In tho socond act were Introduced "Good- Bye, Rose," by MIbs Bennett; "Ragtime Co- soUky," by Mr. Howe, to a lot of encores, with Miss Bennett as hie dancing partner. Tho hit of the evening was made with "Mellow Melody," led by Miss Rosa and Mr. Arrington. Mr. Howe picked out various There," Ted Burns and Gloria Martinez: "Mlsuey Moon," Ralph Rockway; "Reuben, Chas. Saunders ana National City Four; "Good-Bye, Rose," Ted Bums and nslph Rockway: "Tennessee," Gloria Martinez; "My Blushing Sue," Pearl Reld. Executive staff: Walter Greaves, mana- fcr; Joy B. Pine, business manugcr; Ted turns, stage manager; Louis Doll, musical girls "to boIo the chorus, 'and they all made director; Fred Elstrod, property man; Henry good In their own stylo. The audlenco was Hearnc, electrician; Frank Merchant, ear- not satisfied until a little, chubby girl, who venter; Tina Roth, wardrobe mistress. had been conspicuous in her work throughout the show, had been board, "Pnrlalenno" was offered by Marjorle Adams and Harry Pres- cott, and their work combined with the char- acteristic movements by tho choruscrs, In novel velvet student Jackets and caps, with the grlscttcs; a Spanish dunce by Miss An- derson ; a singing and dancing specialty by Albert Marks and Bcsslu Rosa, which earned them several encores, MIbs Rosa displaying y„ D( . c . 14 ^ wag replaced by Hurt Jack! a beautiful soubrotto costume of lavender and black, and "That Syncopated Boogie Boo," well done by Vera Desmond and Bllllo Ar- lington. Another lively finale let down tho curtain on u first class all around burlesque show, with just enough of tho ginger to give It en- joynble zest, nnil which held the audleuce right down to the finish at 11 p. m. The chums: Beatrice Loft us, Until Donald- sou, Violet Pfelffer. Florence Parker, Mona Lloyd, Mnbel Raymond, Nellie Mulr, Mar- jorle Adams. Allen Elkln, Pbylls O'Connor, Floronce Adams, Mildred Sherman, Alice Uiiffi.'y. Mnv Arthur, Salllo McKec, Gertrude Rnmcy. Ethel O'Brien Mae Joel, Lillian Stoops, Margaret Clark, Daisy Marcbnrd. Mildred Doyle, Mercedes Sunrcz and Mabel Mlmy. Executive staff: Snm Howe, proprietor; Ira A. Miller, manager; George Charles, in ess representative: 1 lurry Armor, musical director; George Hlbbard, stage manager; William Schultz, carpenter; 0. A. Btoopi, olectrlchvn; Joseph Fischer, properties; Mile. I)S Veronica, wardrobe mistress. CHICAGO WILL HAVE NEW HIPPODROME. Hi:nTKn Huiuiy is a regular cabaret artiste, now doing nicely singing, and singing from the boxes nt Miner's Eighth Avenue this week, '"That Mellow Melody." Nkita Marti.nkz, the little Spanish beauty, lias joined the New Century Girls. li.MiiiY McAvoy. closed with the Yankee Doodle Girls at the Empire, Philadelphia, At,. Martin, Irish comedian, has left bur- lesque for a short time and Is playing vaude- ville engagement with Lotta Baker ha a cIuhhv piano act. Gkoiuh! Banks joined Louis RodIo'b Knlck- erbocluTH, replacing Cecil Summers. STOCK NEWS GARS1DE STOCK AT OWENSRORO. Manager Rogers, of the Grand Opera House, Owensboro, Ky., announces that ho has arranged with the Garrlde Stock Co. to play an engagement of six weeks at his house. He says: "The Garsldc company Is one of the strongest repertoire companies on the road. James Garsldc, the leading man, is a fine actor, and Miss Lewis, his leading woman, Is a talented and clever actress and an elegant dresser. The remainder of the company 1b capable. The personnel of the compnny has not changed In four years, -which speaks for the ability of all. In the past four years this company has played twenty-flve weeks at Chicago, one hundred weeks at Du- buque, la., and recently concluded a twenty- two weeks' engagement at Paducab, Ky., where It has been generally praised. ■ Russeli. L. Test Informs us that he is In this thirtieth week as leading man with tbe Cnrleton Sisters' Stock Co., and has met with gratifying success at each stand, and curtain calls have been as regular as the performances. Tit» Ciuio Co., IB the Castle Bquare, Bos- ton, Is resting this week. "The Gingerbread Mau" will be the Christmas week offering. At mi; St. James, Boston, "David Harum" will be the attraction next week. Tax Coixaen Tbcatbb Stock Co., ait Chi- cago, has been strengthened by the addition Of Marie Nelson and Rodney Kanns. Louisa Hamilton, tbe new leading woman with tbe Grand Opera House Stock Co., In Brooklyn, will appear 28, in "Woman Against Woman," supported by Noel Travers, M*xlne Miles, Irene Douglas, Minnie Stanley, Wm. H. Elliott, Franklyn Lctrlght, Jack Matthews and Archie Allen. 'Tim Kmv Sin" is being used In stork this week, by the Crescent Players, In. Brook- lyn. Jack Gebaid writes: "Tbe Jack Gerard Stock Co. Is engaged for the remainder of tbe season at tbe West Side Theatre, Dayton, < >., after playing week stands on tbe road for the past four months. Have been doing fine business, playing to packed houses." Edna Cabpbnteb writes from Goldneld, Nev.: "Ws are still on earth, even out here in the 'wild and woolles.' Tun Old Rb- X.IABUS gleets ns each weak, so that Is suf- ficient proof we are on earth, because Its territory is earthly, at least. I am with the Original Yankee Doodle Stock Co., and we are slowly wending our way 'Windy City- ward,' after having worked New Mexico, Arizona, end California, where we have repu- tations second to none. With the company are: Oscar O'Sncs, Frank V. Carpenter, Esther O'Shea, Edna Carpenter, Harold Evans, Merle Lewis and Leonard Kearney, and Baby Clara Frances. Business is great and we hope to be In Salt Lake for Christ- mas." Haines A Pbicb Note.— Company is doing finely. Everybody well and happy. Tub Old Reliable Is a little late getting here, but Is a welcome visitor. Avis Paiqb Notes. —Avis Palgo and her stock company are playing the New England Circuit, to good business, and Miss Paige Is winning favor for her splendid acting. The company is much stronger than last season, and Includes Jos. J. Kelly, Ralph Santos, Fred Martcll, W. E. Marlette, Roy White, Geo. Peters, Harry Monroe, Rose Milieu, Flor- ence Tewksbury and Grace Moore. The tea- son Is booked solid to June 1, 1013. Will Howard has beeu engaged as leading man of the Malley A Donnlson Stock Co., playing at the Nickel. Lawrence, Mosb. Mr. Howard was formerly with one of Poll's stock companies. Tub Kbvks Sisters send word that their company broke all records for attendance at Franklin, Pa. , , H. Waltbb Van Dtke Is organizing n permanent stock company for the Columbia, Milwaukee, Wis. _ • H. H, Olbhon writes: "Emll H. Oleson and Georgia Marlnger, both of the Jcsslo Colton Co., were married Nov. 12, at Keokuk, W. E. Mimidssi'.v writes as follows: "Myrtle Brydor, leading lady of the Kflmt « Gaztolo stock, playing on Indefinite engagement at the lloillday Street Theatre, Baltimore, was mar- ried to W. E. Morrlsscy, comedian of the same company, on Monday, Dec. 0." The Uahvev Stock Co. Is now In Its tenth week of permanent stock at Mason City, la., and so great has been Its success that Its engagement has been extended fourteen weeks longer, which will last through the entire XTEB-s FOR THE WORLD'S LRRREST WITER ICT EXPERIENCED LADY DIVERS AND FANCY SWIMMERS, WATER CLOWNS 40 waeis of consecutive work In America's largest vaudevUle-houses. Performers with Rice and nor. Walter KSibiej write immediately. Art opens Jan, S lu Now York City. Address «»an or , BILL tUQg , «»r« of Friars Olnb, 10T W. 45th St., y. y . City, DAVE HOFFMAN A REAL "COMEDIAN" WITH A REAL "VOICE" Open for Burlesque or Musical Comedy, featurad last seasoni with Palmer-LaRuo's "Yama Tanu fjlriA On Sooolaltv? Yesl Age !B; hi. 6 ft. 8: wt. 136. Write or wire. """* Olruco. speoiauyr **"<%„ qoqk'8 HOTEL, »70 W. 30th Street, New York. PLUSH DROP FOR SALE Made of Green Plush Velour, trimmed with Gold Braid. Very handsome. Slightly used. IB* ft, u. n 80ft long Oonslrts of four legs. Back, Border and Teaser. Flreproofed. Original cost,»,*;Jn! sell fur 120O packed In Taylor Trunk. ALSO MUSICAL COMEDY WARDROBE '-•-•■ -xi. Four and six to a set. Low cash prices. Write for particulars. CRICAOO OOaYTPMK WOHK8,143 Wo. Psavbora St,, Chicago. OatsUogs Fiae WILL A. PETERS Address EDI AM O KLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. JUST OUT! 1VIEIM, Bl THE NEW SONG IXI H! HIGH CLABB. BOMETHINQ DIFFERENT. Solo. 60c.; Duet with great ohorus, «0e.; large Orchestra- tion (18 pieces), tttanad, we.; Osiio »nd Mandolin Duet, or Trombone,JBantone and Basaoon Duet, with oroneetra, e 00. WW DETAIL Orchestra Leaders or Singers of note who tarnish program and 10c. po«tA|e. O. A. FRAME, Cambridge, Ohio, WANTED, DRAMATIC PEOPLE in All Lines For one night stands. Those having singing voices preferred. Host be sober and reliable. Open Christmas. Salaries low but suie. Wire or write. W. H. IfSLSOIT, Franklin Bq. Theatre, Worcester, Mass. SI longs I It,' T et Getting It,"etc. "Beautiful Dream," "Thst's How I Need You," ' Somebody Else 18 " Vaudeville Material written. "RBAL-AI" V. P. ASB'If, OTTO SUAFTEltj Mir (Formerly of Chicago). Al" V. P. ABB'K, OTTO 8HAFTE1!, Mgr GAIETY BLDG., 1U1 BROADWAY, N. Y. CONCERNING HOBLITZELLL (Special wire to Tub Clifi-bb.) Ciiicaoo, Dec. IT. A rumor is a rumor. No matter how proba- ble it seems to the onlooker, or how well It may be substantiated by the Indications, it remains it rumor. In rare occasions rumors are worth printing. So here goes: It Is said Hint Clnudc Humphrey, of the United Hooking Olllcrn, who now books Cbat- tiiuooga, Nashville nnd Knoxvllle, will ulso take the bookings of Jacksonville, Fla.; Bir- mingham, Ala., and Charleston, S. C, and that the Inter-State houses In Texas will be booked by the Oruhcum Circuit. The fact that Karl Hoblltielle Is interested in a pro- duction concern, leads tho statement that bo ■will null out of tho booking gnme, nnd that the Orphoum Circuit will use his tabloids. This will end a condition that has held vaudeville attention for somo time. It has looked like tho powcrs-that-bc meant to (ffsccfat lolrc to The Cmpmu.) Cbicaoo, Dec. IT, Colonel Vernon C. Beaver, president of tie crowa 01It lloblitselle, who Incurred the en '"■ mlty of both big and sum 11 fellows by his Independence, It Is also said that the rantages Circuit Is Young Huffiilo Wild West nnd Colonol Cum mlns' Fur Kiist, returned from New York to Chicago Monday, 10, and In an interview with tlii! Western representative of Tub Clipper, said: "While in New York 1 arranged for a European representative to be on the look- out for novelty attractions and special fea- tures for the Young Buffalo Wild West and Coloucl Cummins' Kar Kant, as well as for Hippodrome ventuves which I am to under- take. Negotiations are now under way, nnd practically closed, for the erection of a now Hippodrome In the I.nop district In Chicago, to be under my direction, with a scaring ca- pacity of a,8 oo," NEW SHOW FOR WEBER-FIELDS. A new show and new songs are being re- hearsed and will be staged next Monday at Weber A- Fields' Music Hull. Clifton Crawford and Vslli Vulll will replace Nor- worth and Baycs, who go with "Tho Sun Dodgers" ChrlBtmns week. Ned Waybura will take charge of the stage Jan. 0. milking nlnns to Jump shows from San Diego, CiU., to 191 1'nso, Tex. losing btit three days, and then bringing them to San Antonio, through that State and Oklahoma, and to Anal points now on that circuit, J. C. Matthews practically admitted that a repre- sentative of his was now engaged on this. If these things occur It will mean a big change In the vaudeville map, and will help to solve a puzzling situation. Wabbbn A. Patrick. 'i t DODGHBRTY Willi RDMBHUGRED, Frank Dumont sends us a souvenir pro- gram of the Hughcy Dougherty benefit In Philadelphia, nnd informs us Hint the nffnlr was a big success. Mr. Dougherty received a check for SS.OOT. Many advised htm to go to Bermuda or Florida, but Hughcy says ho Is going to remain right here, where lie Is known, and among his friends. 4 ■ > OPERA FOR CHARITY. On Saturday evening, Dec. 21, a perform- ance will bo given at the Metropolitan Opera House for tho benefit of the Italian Hospital. now situated at tho foot of Klghty-thlrrj and JCIghty-fourth streets and the Kent Hirer. "I.H Olocnnda" will be sung, with Enimv Des- tlun In tho tltlo role, Mrs. Homer as Lauru. season'. The compnny Is playing to prac- tically cnpacltv business and has made more than good with the theatre-going people of the Iowa city. Mr. Orr, manager and owner of the Harvey companies, has recalled one of h|s other companies from the Western terri- tory, and It Is now filling all the dates origi- nally contracted for the Eastern company. It. Waltdr Van Dtkb, the well known stock manager and director, will assume con- trol of the Columbia Theatre, Milwaukee Wis.. Jan. 5, and Install his Van Dyke-Eaton ifttock Co., an organization of which Mr. Van Dyke was the founder. The Columbia Theatre Is a handsome structure, with a seat- ing capacity of 1.TO0, and the largest stage of any stock house In the city, 1b located on Walnut Street, on the West Side. The Wln- nlger 11 miners' lease expires at this theatre at the beginning of the New Year. On Joiinhon Is organizing a stock com- pany for the new Academy of Music, New- port News, Vs. Bnbokkxb A Moss write: "Like the rest of those who advertise In your valuable columns, we must say that we have simply been flooded with wires and mall. Forty- three letters snd eight wires were received beforo Tub Clipper reached mo by direct mall. We are unable to answer all of them personally, nnd wish to state that all offers received consideration nnd to thank partleB for promptness In annwerlng 'ad.,' as we can not place them all. We wish them hucccss, una lions to bear from them again. We open nt tho new l'alace Tboatro at Huntington, Intl.. Christmas week, which Is one of the finest little theatres In title fitalc. The the- atre only recently opened. We will play week stands through Indiana and Ohio, play- ing royally pieces. Our roster Includes: tincdekur As Mobs, managers; Chris Young, Illancho Ilnzclton, Nellie Long, Frank Long, iF. It. Biggs nnd (Tins. Morris. We wish the world al managers and ortlats 0 Merry Christmas," Vim Richmond has assumed the manage- ment of the American Players, the former manugcr, T. Wamo Wilson, having left tho company at Warsaw. Ind., Saturday, Dec. 7. 'J'lila show is presenting a repertoire of popu- lar (tabloid) comedies, and has been more than making good, being offered return en- gagements at moBt every stand they play. Edward fa Patterson Joined the show Dec. 0 to play the comedy roles. Business through Indiana for the past Ovc weeks has been ex- cellent. Tub llosHi.Kinir Stock Co. has closed at Oklahoma niy. Oklu. Tub Dotlh Orphkum Piatbrb have added Mabel Kclghtley's dramatization of Charles Major's novel "Forrest Hearth," to their repertoire. SHtumcr Parks and yalrs FAIR DATES FOR 1913. NORTH DAKOTA—Grand Forks, July 21-20. IOWA—Des Moines, Aug. 21-29. OHIO—(Cleveland, Forest City Live Stock Fair, Aug. 25-80. ■MINNESOTA—HumlUie. Sept 1-0. NEBRASKA—Lincoln, Sept. 1-0. OHIO—Columbus, Sept. 1-6. WISCONSIN—Milwaukee, Sept. 8-18. INDIANA—Indonapolls, Sept. 8-18. KANSAS—Topeku, Sept. 8-18. SOUTH DAKOTA—Huron, Sept. 8-18. NEW YOHK—Syracuse. Sept. 8-13. . MICHIGAN—Detroit, Sept. 15-20. IOWA—Sioux City, Inter-State Llvo Stock Fair. Sept. 15-20. CENTRAL KANSAS—Hutchinson, Sept. 15- 20. KENTUCKY—Louisville, Sept. 15-20. OKLAHOMA—Oklahoma City, Sept. 22-Oct-i. MISSOURI—St. Joseph. Iuter-Statc Fair, Horse Show, Sept. 22-27. TRI-STATIC-T-MemphlB, Sept. 22-2T. NEW JERSEY—Trenton, Intcr-Stato Sept. 20-Oct. 3. TENNESSEE—Nashville, Sept. 20-Oct. MONTANA—Helena, Sept. 20-Oct. 4. MISSOURI—iSedalla, Sept. 20-Oct. 3. TENNESSEE—Knoxvllle, Appalachian Expo., Oct. 6-11. ILLINOIS—Springfield. Oct. 841. , ^ . MISSOURI—Kansas City, Amc. Royal, Oct. 13-18. Fair, 4. ALABAMA—Birmingham, Oct. 0-18, MISSISSIPPI-ALABAMA—Meridian. Oct SO- 20. TEXAS—JJallas, Oct. t8-Nov. 2. MISSISSIPPI—Jackson, Oct. 28-Nov. 1. LOUISIANA—Shteveport, Nov. 5-12. CALIFORNIA—Ban Diego, Panama-Callforala Exposition. B. H. Vreelnnd, secy. Jan. l-Dcc. 81. INDIANA—'New Albany, Centennial Celebra- tion: C. C. Brown, chairman. Oct. —. IOWA—Cedar Rapids, Convention of Iowa T. P. A. T. M. Hume, secy., Burllngtin, la. May—. KENTUCKY—'Louisville, Convention of (Irani Lodge, Knights and Ladles of Honor. Sept. 9-11. KENTUCKY—Louisville, Perry Victory Cen- tennial Celebration. D. II. (iooilc, secy. Oct. —. PENNSYLVANIA—Reading, Pure Food Eipo- sltion. by Am. Expocsitton Co. A. A. Fink, director. March 25-30. PENNSYLVANIA — Byberry, Philadelphia. SOU'ri? ' CAROLINA — Columbia, National Corn Exposition. Geo. H. Stovensou, gen. mgr. Jan. 27-Peb. 10. _ _, WISCONSIN—Milwaukee, Retail Cbennj Exposition. M. Slattcry, secy., .f.!8 ft Water Street. April 21-28. s ' FAIR ASSOCIATION ELECTION. Tho Philadelphia County Fair Association has elected the following officers: Presileii. Samuel K. Foster; vlco president, Linwiru E. Casey ; secretary, Heury BOM, and nan- urer, Walter R. Buckumn. This association was only organized early this year, and its llrst fair, held In September last at Bywrry, u suburb of Philadelphia, was very succoasfi I A numbor of new buildings will be WUtJJ time for the next fair, whfeb will he held too first week of September of 1013. ** »» •JAM TADIIKlt A MANAGER. Ralph Edmunds was succeeded as manager of the Colonial, of the local Keith Circuit, on Dec, 15, by Sam Tauber, well known in Mme. Durheno as La Clceo, Enrico Caruso as theatricals and newspaper circles of New Engo, Kir. Aiuato as Heruuba, and Mr. Da York. 8cguro!u as Alvlsc. HerOwn COMPAN Y Or/D AD SIVPH IA DAYS (DBDICATBD TO J. OBRNABO dvllvn.) Do you remember, friend John, the old Adelphla days. And good old San Francisco town, on tho shores of 'Frisco Bay? She stood on California, above old Kearney Street | ■ 4 The shows they gave at that old house were mighty hard to beat, Ned Buckley was our bosB, John ; a good old scout was he— A smllo was always on bis face, and Jovial as could be. John Woodward, you remember, he used to run the stage. And when you used to guy him, how he'd fly Into a rage. Jack Palmer was stage carpenter; Gorilla worked on props, He burned the cork, went In acts and alwuys played a cop. Sam Lewis stood behind the bar and served the beer and wines— I tell you, John, I feel so good to wrlto about old times. George Kinnermitn played the cornet, Sbrelner played the HI John Alpers played the clarinet, drums were played hy Kiaa, Frank Lavarnlo and La Bour, Jeff Do Angells snd Lo t-iair, Tom Butler, Billy Russell, Molllo Williams, all worked there, Ed. Foy ana Jimmy Thompson, they danced nnd tumbled, too, In their graceful song and dance, "My Charming Little Buo. Crosby and Martin also, Jim Larkln and his wife, . tlfa > B. T. Stetson's "Neck and Neck," Sid. France, In "Marked for Lite. Lew Spencer, In the OrBt part, along with Boyd and Wade— I never will forget, John, the big bit tbnt they made. Sum Rickey, Chas. McCarthy, tho Reynolds boys were there, With Billy White nnd Lottie Hayes, our old friend, Chas. Mestaycr, Great Dyllyn, he was there, too, with songs and Irish wit; In "Pinafore," as "Dead Bye," my, wasn't he a hit I „«„„h ••• I'd Itkc to hear him sing again George Kldd's song, "Po<* lB P I a "*, D ..' Ned Harrlgan's song of "Novcr Tako the Horseshoe from S*.™nSbiBB)l Lew Dockatader played there, too, John—those days he was Lew wan He didn't have a rep. then—ho wasn't on the mnp. . „ He did an old time song nnd dance, called "Sally, Bless My soul, And for an oncoro danced a reel, and Jokes a few he told. Tho Webster Brothers. Ed. and Jim, In Irish songs and nanco. . Jim Mans, who wrote the "Briar;" our old friend WW FIMMBl^ ue> JohnGuerln, Mark Murphy, Granzand Haydcn, Mabel Vaughn anaI warn Charley need, John Hart nnd Morclnnd. were good actors, you 11 agiw- WBters. Kelly. Williams, Sully. Everett, Daly, Haley, West, E. D. Davis, Gilbert Sorony—they were counted among the be«t. Master Harry, Master Charley, danced their clog and Irish reels, Nellie Germon In Ue? song, "I Don't Like a Cur at My Heels, Jeff Dc Angells In his act, "Patti versus Paganlnl | ' . ...... . Franklo Howard. Mlna Zone. Josle Sheldon. Black-Eyed Minnie— A few of them are living. John, but most have passed ST/"*..,.,,.. To write their names It brings mo bsck to "Old Adelphla days. And. John, It's got me thinking, since my hair has turned to gw, That you and I arc passing. llEo "Old Adelphla Days » „ l91 2. Qbobob M. Kidd, Seattle, wash., uee. *. . 1 ■ ■ ■■'■ ..c % ••'«*■•.•' n