The New York Clipper (December 1912)

14 THE 3SHEW YORK CLIPPER. Bboembeb 21 NEW ^VAUDEVILLE ACTS Wm. Hnrr and Daphne Hope. Pboctob's Fifth.avimb, Matinee, Dae. 10. Presenting a singing novelty entirely dif- ferent from anything ever aeen In title coun- try, this ve'raatlle couple, who bell from the other side, was a tig soecees here Monday matinee. Their sotting ia very novel, and consists of the whole stage being draped In black clotb, with an electric lamp hung la the centre, and two white chairs and a table underneath. They remain seated almost dur- ing their entire performance, and render a selection of songs, ever; one of which are suited to their voices. The man appears In evening dress, and the young woman, who is handsome and shapely, appears in a beautiful rod silk gown, a cling- ing affair, that had the women folks guessing. Their best offering was a song, entitled "In Goo-Goo Land,'' given by Mr. Burr, which met with bearty approval. Tbo offering should be a big winner on account of Its novel Ideas. It runs nbout fifteen minutes, on full stage. Jack. s LlUInn Lorraine. HAMMEnSTEIN'8, MONDAY MATINEE, DEC. 16. Slightly nervous, but looking very pretty and beautifully gowned, Lillian Lorraine com- pletely won the nudlencc nt her vaudeville debut. Appearing before a black velvet drop, and with a piano accompaniment. Bbc sang ttn operatic selection with new words. Fol- lowing with a pretty Southern ballad, "Daddy Hns a Sweetheart," during this number she wore a hoop skirt and sunbonnet, and looked sweet "Some Boy" followed this, and then for a closing number her old success, "Row, Bow, Row," was delightfully put over with various movements of the body. An encore was called for, but not delivered. Her costumes arc mag- nificent, but took some time to change. When her nervousness is not so apparent, she bfds fair to be one of vaudcvlllo'B leading singles. Twenty-two minutes, In three. Doo. ■ l Mike Bernard and Maurice Barkhart. Proctor's Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Dbc. 16. Stopping the show here Monday matinee, and a "corking" good one at that, is exactly what this versatile and clever pair did. The nudlencc Just wouldn't let them go. Everybody knows Mike Bernard, and are also acquainted with his ability as a piano player, therefore It is useless to say be is about one of the greatest players on that Instrument that can be found In vaudeville. His new partner, Maurice Burkhart, a hand- some young fellow, in evening dress, offered several character -sings with as great a suc- "cess as has ever been given a singer at this bouse. His biggest hit was a new song, en- titled "At the Devil's Ball." The act runs about twenty minutes, in one. Jack. ' nolle Dalnert. ruocioK's Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Dec. 19. | Making her first vaudeville appearance In this country, and Just after a successful run nt the Winter Garden, Dolle Dalnert Just nbout managed to get over at the Monday rantlnee. She offers three songs—two In French and the other In broken English—■ wearing the same costume for all. The pro- gram stated her songs would bo accompanied by gorgeous changes of costumes, but evi- dently her trunks were delayed, as tho only change she made was putting a robe, over a beautiful salmon-colored gown. Along with her singing she offered a little action that did not meet with much approval. The act runs about twelve minutes, in one. Jack. Leonard and Louie. Keith's Union Square, Evening, Dec. 10. Two men compose this team of band to hand balancers, and the systematic manner and grace they display In their work, puts them among the leaders in their line. Tbcy work well together, and while balanced head to head got off u Hue of comedy chatter, on the above evening, that helped only a little in making tbem liked. Only a little because their skill alone will make them a strong ad- dition to any bill. About seven minutes, In two. Toil. Hnrt'a Three Sinners. Keith's Union Squahe, Evening, Dec. 10. William Weedon, bass; Robert Bernard, baritone, and Harry Ilnvrows, tenor, compose this new net of Joe Hart's, and at the open- ing shows of Monday they were a tremendous MirccsH. Mr. Hart made sure there, would be no slip up by sending down ii special leader for the trio to work with. Each Is the pos- sessor of a wonderfully powerful voice, and the mnnner In which they offered their solos mill their trio numbers at this show, will put tli.'in In u cluss by themselves ns future vaudeville boadllncrs. About twelve minutes, in one. Tod. The Great Mnrvllle. Hammerstein's, Monday Matinee, Dec. 16. Appearing In white spangled tlgbts, this young man for eight minutes twists himself into seemingly Impossible knots and shapes. He appeared last on the bill, but those who stayed to see him were hearty In their ap- plause for his contortion feats. Doe. i s Bddle Badger. Hammerstein'n, Monday Matinee, Dec. 16. This young man appeared In comedy make- up and played, on novel instruments, tunes that were well known several decades ago. From time to tlmo he attempted comedy, hut did not get it over. Ills cloning number on ft stringed Instrument was bis best. Twelve minutes, in two. Doc. Hnfforn and Chain. Pboctob's Fifth Avence, Matinib, Dbc. 16. Making their first appearance in New York, these two boys walked away with one of the largest hits of the program. They presented an episode called "The Cuil'ed Parson and the Minstrel Man," which to 'nil of, bright comedy and fine singing. At the opening one of the boys appears hi evening dress, and the other as a colored parson, and renders several of the latest pop- ular songs with much success. The one In character then offers a sermon In negro dia- lect that has the audience roaring with laughter. They close' with songs, both dis- playing fine voices. The act runs nbout fif- teen minutes, in one. Jaok. M I La Crandall. Pboctob's Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Dbc 16. Offering the usual routine of bounding wiro tricks, La Crandall, a very pretty and shapely young woman, costumed In a handsome pink knee dress, opened the show here and made a fair sized hit. She opens her performance with a Spanish dance, and after a little posing, begins her wire work. She does everything known in this line, Including dancing, swinging and Jumps. The act runs about ten minutes, on full stage. Jack. FLASHES AJgP r>A®HB>®. mex TO OUT OF T OWH news. Gbace Griswoid a»d HsDWio Rbichm »^^ BtBho^lut we^att'b^tv^ rrnsnee for the Children's Christmas fund, .under J^% nd r, ^Belch^esd a group of irtln. Miss Orlswold read a number of her own poems, and Miss ueicner reaa s group «i RasarMnVBMmg, leading woman with Robert Mantell, has returned to New York to JKySffl-Tfe. Jaan%r» hi. tow te.po.Sfr, aUotJto HPttSa The Five Martella, Pboctob's Fifth Avenue, Matinee, Dec. 16. The above act is composed of two men, two women and a little girl. It Is a cycling nov- elty, the five performing tricks on the wheel with rase and grace, demonstrating all as finished artists in their line. The act is hand- somely costumed and runs about twelve min- utes, on full stsge. Jack. PROCTOR'S FIFTH AVENUE BILL. FOB WEEK BEGINNING; MONDAY, DEC. 23. Manager Gus McCune has arranged* a real Santa Cliius bill for the holiday week to add to the Joys of Yuletidc. The main headline* of the bill wilt be the presentation of David Bclasco's masterpiece, "The Drums of Oude." n sensational scenic spectacle that has Us thrills as well as hold- ing the deepest Interest throughout. Etbel MncDonough, that versatile and charming girlie, will offer a budget of new songs ana chatter. Leo Cnrrlllo, the society entertainer end eomedlnn, will offer a monologue and a few character Impersonations that have falned him u name among vaudeville's lead- ng fan extractors. Bert Melrose, the equil- ibrist, will cause the usual wonderment as to bow be does the tilings he has succeeded In accomplishing. The Musical Johnstons, fresh from a European triumph, are musicians par excellence. Campbell nnd Brady are a duo whose funmaking has all but made the Sphinx laugh. The Four Regals, herculean athletes, will display unsurpassed feats of strength, and Stanley James and company will rake up new laughs in their ripping farce, entitled "Blsby's Baby," while those cabaret champions, Sherman, Van and Hy- man, will complete the bill In one of the most rollicking, frolicking "cut-up" singing acts In all the realm of vaudeville. COHAN & HARRIS NEWS. Geo. M Cohan nnd his company celebrated the one hundredth performance of "Broad- way Jones," at the Geo. M. Cohan Theatre, Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. Seats for "Stop Thief," the new farce to be produced by Cohan k Harris, at the Gaiety Theatre on Christmas night, will be placed on sale at the box office «? inai play- house Thursday morning, Dec. 19. Tho company that is to tour In Geo. hi. Cohan's latest play, "Broadway Jones," opened at the Colllngwood Opera House, 1'oughkeepsle, N. Y., Tuesday evening, Doe. 17. From Poughkcepslo the company Jumps tn Lincoln, Neb., with a Pacific Coast trip to follow. The cast of the company Includes: Halph Morgan, John Webster. Fredrick May- usrd, George K. Henry, Dure Rogers, George C, Stnley, George Snaefer. Daniel Burns, John Pierce, Edith Luckett. Marie Taylor, Grace Morrlsscy ami Caroline LIU. « X » WORKIXG NIGHT AND DAY. During the past four weeks workmen have been putting In long hours in the construc- tion of John Cort's new playhouse, the Cort Theatre, In Forty-eighth Street, Just East of Broadway, New York, so that no delay, as Is so often the case, will be necessary for the opening, which will be on Friday night, Dec. 21), with Lnurctte Taylor, In "Peg o' My Heart," as the attraction. The beautiful decorations and exceptional artistic genius brought Into use In the build- ing of this theatre has called for almost su- perhuman effort on the part of the contract- ors engaged on ench department of the struc- ture. Steel workers, m-isons, brass workers, electrical engineers, plasterers, cabinet mak- ers, marble cutters, painters and decorators have been doing double duty to complete what Is claimed will be the most beautiful theatre lu America. 4 »» — MAHLER COMPANY'S ENTERPRISE. It is a known fact that we Americans lead the world In shoes and Bhoc fashions. Shoo and slipper ornaments, however, arc created In Loudon and Paris. The Mahler Company has imported over one hundred styles of the handsomest bows nnd buckles that were over shown In this country. These, together with duplicates of slippers that have a real watch as an ornament, which was flrat Introduced in this country by Mrs. Charles Augustine Robinson, who wore tbem for the first time at a dinner given by the Hungry Club, at the Marseille Hotel, Dec. 14. The shoes are on display nt the Mahlor store beginning Monday, Dec. 10. » » » KXOWLBS ON "AUSTRIA." R. G. Knowlos' lecture at tbo Lyric, Sun- day night, Dec. 15. Included a series of still nnil motion pictures and an Interesting de- scription of scenes and Incidents during tho trip from l'olu. through Hungary and Or- chestra to Vienna. Grata; a sail down the Dnniibe to Salzburg, Innsbruck nnd other in- teresting places. ' «»» "PARENTS OF MEN" IN HARLEM. Proctor's Hnrlem Opera nonse will have, durlnif Christmas week, the first performance In New York of "Parents of Men.' 1 The book Is by Clarke Bellows, and the scenes are laid In Indln. ♦ «» , John La Vibb writes: "While playing the Columbia Theatre, St, Louis. Mo., week of Dee. 2, John La Vler and Unset Sherwood wore married. Miss Sherwood was of the act of Ward, Klarc and company." "Tub Dbonb," a comedy, by Rutherford May no. was produced for the first tlmo ion any stage Dec. lfl, at tho Belaseo Theatre, Washington, D. C. by Wm. A. Brady. Hilly Rich Is la New York organising a large water act to open Jan, in, for a tour of the vaudeville bouses. ' • ■••-■■■•- title role of Eva. tne new arama, who uiu«i-, <a i™m ^t..^., ~—■•— "--.* — t " -«««u»«i« A Erianscr at the Garrick Theatre. Philadelphia, last week. Miss Fisher has completely m553 from her recentIllness, which necessitated her retirement from the cast of Tut recoverei ™iSmEmWmuimi, now appearing with Madame Naslmova, in >t*^*'«Ml in the cast of "Chains.'' which Charles Frohman produced for one perforaance at thei Crt- teriorT Theatre, DocTie. Mr. Fielding Is now playiog bis second season in support of Madame Na CE?"'RTAN, the Australian baritone, is singing the Principal baritone role >ln "The Spring Maid." Mlzzl Hajos Is the prima donna. Miss Hajoe to to retire from the cast at an early to ^omsB e RaNDOLPii! U i : ate n 'of the Marlowe Players of Chicago, is to present a dramatic sketch in vaudeville. It Is by Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, and to entitled "His Own. All ^^c^ELLB^NOT^^arretorned to New York, after the closing of her season In "The Henry Mobtimbb, who has long been associated with the dramatic stage, to preparing himself for musical comedy. . _ . - . _, .__ The management of "Within the Law" announces extra matinees at the Eltlnge Theatre during the holiday weeks. Special performances of the Bayard Velller play will be given on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec 26, and Thursday, Jan. 2. The first play to be presented by Henry W. Savage's Irish-American organisation will be a comedy droma by Anne Caldwell, called "Top o' the Mornin'." Supreme Codbt Jcsticb Cohalan granted a decree of separation on Dec. 18, to Mrs. Lucy C. Roberts from Theodore Roberts, an actor, who is now playing the Ghost in John B. Kellerd's production of "Hamlet" _. . . _ __. . ._ _ . _ The annual Christmas festival of the Stage Children's Fund will take place on Bonday evening, Dec. 22, at Daly's Theatre. _ _ . „ Pbbckdino tho opening of the Children's Theatre, on top the Centnry Theatre, on Mon- day oftcrnoon, Dec 23, with "Raclxtty-Pncketty House," by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, there will be an Invitation performance on Saturday afternoon. Dec. 21. Edmund Bbeesb has signed a contract with Wcrba & Luescher by which he will play the leading role in their forthcoming production, "The Master Mind." . ____ A new version of "Roly-Poly, at Weber & Fields' Music Hall, will be finished by the holidays, when Nora Baycs and Jack Norwortb withdraw from the cast, and Cllftbn Crawford and Valll.Valll succeed them. . The Hudson Theatre was chock full of happiness on Dec. 12, when two hundred and fifty little crippled children saw n dress rehearsal of "Cinderella," as the guests of Mrs. H. B. Harris, who Is carrying on the work of her husband, who was lost on the Titanic. Thb Authors' Amusement Co.,' Inc., of Manhattan, has been formed by Alexander B. Elbln, Jacob Janos and Morris Janos. • •«.«»« _*_ Ann Swinburne returned to the cast of "The Count of Luxembourg," at the New Amster- dam Theatre, Dec 14, after a week's absence, owing to a severe cold. She has entirely re- covered. During her absence her alternate, Mildred Elaine, sang and acted the role of Angele, and was very favorably received. Sam Abrahams Is now treasurer at the Century and Children's Theatre. Pboctob's new Theatre and Palace of Varieties, store and office building, at North Fourth and Stevens avenues, Mount Vernon, N. Y., is now in course of construction. James F. Burns, millionaire mine operator and theatre owner-manager, of Colorado Springs, Colo., states that he hSv decided to close his company of dramatic players Christmas week, as a result of lack of support. This beautiful theatre, costing half a million dollars or more, is to remain dark Indefinitely, only deviating with an occasional lyceum attraction. John Siiabkey has been engaged by A. H. Woods to play Capt Cary, with William. Far- num. in "The Littlest Rebel." On Dec. 13 a Jury before Justice Cohalan, In the Supreme Court, returned a verdict for $2,500 In favor of Percy Barren Standing, actor, against William A. Brady, for aUeged breach of contract In connection with the production of "The Nigger." Henri W. Savage has engaged W. Wild Moore for the Juvenile role In 'Top o' th' Mornin'." Vivian Burnett, son of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, has written the Incidental music for Mrs. Burnett's new play for children. "Rackctty-Packetty House," which will be produced at the Children's Theatre In the Century Theatre Building, on the Monday preceding Christmas. Lilt Cahill has been engaged by the Llcbler Co. for the part of Ascnath, In Louis N. Parker's "Joseph and His Brethren," which Is to succeed 'The Daughter of Heaven," at the Century Theatre, In January. Wbbba & LuEscnr.B have engaged Katharine La Salle and Robert Milton for leading parts in "The Master Mind." by Daniel D. Carter, which is soon to be produced here. Mabel Keiohtley Is the nutbor of the dramatic version of Charles Major's novel, "A Forest Hearth," and Mary Holmes' "Mildred." Rumob has It that Kathlyn Allen, a chorus girl, is going to marry ex-Police Captain Joseph O'Connor, owner of the Frolic Restaurant, in New York. Eleanob Chbistie, a chorus girl with Zlcgfcld's "Follies," mistook chloroform for cough medicine Friday, Dec 13, but recovered after a doctor had pumped the drug from her stomach. Mabooebitb Syi.va, the American prima donna, now singing in Berlin, was honored by the Kaiser. He had her summoned to the royal box and complimented her upon her work as "Carmen." It has Just leaked out that Louise Kellry, of "Tho Pink Lady" Co., has been married since Aug. 1, to F. H. Tinker, a nen-professlonal. PrroBN's TtrBN Hall, on Sixteenth Street and Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., was com- pletely destroyed by fire Dec. 14. John Donnbllt. owing to Illness, hns been replaced by Peter Dunn, as manager of the "Robin Hood" Co. He has returned to New York for treatment Clara Blandick will appear in support of May Irwin, taking the role of Dolores Pen- nington In her new comedy, "Widow by Proxy." ' Olives Mobosco has secured Helen Ware for the leading part In I'aul Armstrong's new play, "The Escape," which will be produced at the Garrick Theatre. Chicago, In February. Frank: DAMBOScn sails Dec 18, for Bermuda, for his first vacation taken In mid-season. He will be accompanied by his wife, and will be gone two weeks. Oscar Hammerstein on Dec. 14 dropped the appeal on his case against Felice Lyne, the grand opera singer, for breach of contract. Emma Tbentini, though Buffering great pain from nn attack of tonsllltls. attempted to sing her role In "The Firefly," at tbo Lyric Theatre, Saturday matinee, 14, but gave way to Ruby Norton in the last act. Titta Ruffo, the Italian baritone, made his third and last appearance in New York this season, Sunday evening, IS, at the Hippodrome. The house was packed. Two new "tango" dancers from the Argentine Republic appeared for the first time, night of Dec 16, In the Mouliu Rouge, as an added feature of the Ztegfcld "Follies." They were Elolse Gabbi and Bendlto Dlanquettl. Bbandon Tynan has been engaged by the Llebler Co. for the part of Joseph, in Louis N. Parker's biblical romance, "Joseph and His Brethren." Orlando Daly has signed a contract with the Llebler Co. to appear with May Irwin in her new play, "Widow by Proxy." John E. kellkrd will give a special performance of "The Merchant of Venice," at the Garden Theatre, within two weeks Fob parts in Mrs. Mary Roberts Rlnehart's new play. "Cheer Dp," which will be produced by Cecil B. Dc Mllle. there were engaged this week, Eric Blind and Alan Brooks, Walter Hampden, Francos Nordstrom, Sybllln Pope, Effingham Pinto and Lottn Llntblcum. Arthur Hammerrtein hns engaged Belle Blanche to sing the leading role in a second company that will appear on the road this season, in "The Firefly." The Robert Campbell Play Corporation has been Incorporated at Albany by Geo. Tallls, Walter C. Jordan and Robert Campbell. Edward Hansen, an actor, was taken to the Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica, Saturday, Dec 14, having been overcome by illuminating gas. Juanita. Hawleiuii secured a divorce In the Superior Court, Chicago from her husband. Kit Carson Jr. Miss Hawleigh was represented by Edward J. Ader, the Chicago theatrical lawyer. Eleanor Kent Joined Eddie Foy's company, in "Over the River," at the Boston Theatre, In Boston. Monday night, Dec. 16, taking the prima donna role. She Introduced two new songs, which arc to be a feature of the production. Ann Davis was married to nermann Myers, a non-professional, at Chicago, Dec. 0 Julia Sanderson bas closed with "The 81rcn" Co., to start rehearsals with 'The Sun- shine Girl." Carroll McComns Is filling her place. EDYTn Ohvb and Aonbs Thomas will be In the cast of "Rutherford and Son," at the Llttlo Theatre. A special press performance will be given Dec 23. Bbbnicb Golden Henderson Heinzb has been granted a decree of divorce from F Au- gustus Hclozc, by Justice A. 8. Tompkins, of the Supreme Court at Ncwburgh N Y with alimony of $1,000 a month. The boy is placed in charge of the mother. Alabama Canada. .......... ., Connecticut Colorado. California District or Colombia luil«0». ,;.. Iowa 11, 13, Illinois '... Kentucky. ... 20, 31, MUwarl Minnesota.......... Michigan.... 13. 10, Husacautatts...,!!, tefev j 1 KS::-w8 Oklahoma... ' "■ J? p *aasylT«Bla..'"ii' ii ... jr, Texas Virginia Wisconsin... Wsshlngton. '" LEVY AND SUNDAY SHOWS. Jack Levy on Sunday, Dec 15 tu . complaint with the police charging'th/M: ,i* Rerformanee given at the Colonial ThV.t" lew York, on,that date, wasT vi^,t£ of the Sunday law. Be based his com r ar ^ on the assertion that several of the nerfnrm era appeared in costume other than K street npparel. and that a number of be- formers) included dancing as part of thpfr act. »■» STAG'S SOCIETY LAUGH LAST. Shortly before midnight Sunday, Dec. 15, Automobiles began to arrive at the Lyceum Theatre, and It was not long before every seat In the house was occupied. It was tho first production of the Stage Society of New York, sod the curtain did not rise until after midnight, owing to tho threat made a week ogo by the police, to arrest all con- cerned. There was no Interference, and the members were Jubilant at the success of the ventnre. Three one act plays were given, and the Performance lasted well Into the morning, 'he first was "Moral Courage," and was act- ed by William Eraser, Frederick Lloyd, Gladys Morris .and Lester Faber. "Nocturne" was played by Emily Stevens, Dorothy Parker, Alice Bclmore, Douglas lm- bcrt and Julian L'Estrange, and was pro- duced under the direction of Harrison Grey Fiske. The last was "Tlldn'R New Hat." and those In the cast were: Vera Fole. Eva Leonard Boyne, Walter Leonard Home and Annie Hughes. The performance was by Invitation only. ♦ »» "WITHIN THE LAW" IN YIDDISH. "Wlihln the Law" was given In Yiddish In David Kcssler's new Second Avenue Theatre, Saturday night, 14, although a week ago A. II. Woods stopped another manager from presenting the niece. The version given nt the Kessler house Is mid to have Been au- thorized. The production waa elaborate and the acting cffcrtlve, and a large audience thoroughly enjoyed the piece, Mrs. Label, Clllle Adler and Mr. Kessler sin ACTRESS GETS «7,200 VERDICT. For injuries received in an automobile ac- cident that caused a change in appearance of the lower lid of her right eye, Bertha Wester- brook Reld, an actress, living at Deal Beaeh, N. J., was awarded a verdict for $7,200 dam- ages in her suit for J20.000 against Albert Plaut, president of the Lchn & Fink Co., of New York. Miss Reld was Injured In an automobile accident at Deal Beach on July 7, 1910. Her car and the defendant's car were In collision. <♦♦♦» XHAS FESTIVAL AT COLLIER'S COMEDY. The annual Christmas festival of the Stage Children's Fund will take place at William Collier's Comedy Theatre on Sunday evening, J^?'. 2 ^ rt was originally scheduled for Daly's Theatre, but that theatre will be need- ed for the dress rehearsal of "The Question," which is to be produced at that houso 23. BLIND, DCT HAPPY. v !SS ?• Nicholas and Mamie Sleigh are both blind, but that did not prevent them Dec ll™" Pittsburgh, Pa., on Friday, They are both musicians, and met while InTooT" nlcmbors of a tUcatrlcal company ■■♦»»■ BRADY BUYS "READY HONEY." H. H. Erases bas sold his rights to Win lam A. Brady. Mr. Brady has called In 8 i pf the companies playing It ar.d will reus them. The play Is a financial success, and the entire profession la at a loss to compre- hend why Mr. Frazee sold It. ^ * ■ s STEVENSON LEAVES "HAMLET." Charles A. Stevenson has resigned from John Kellerd's company playing "Hamlet" nnd has Joined the "Garden of Allah" com- pany to Philadelphia. P a; . playing the rob of the count. He succeeds Arthur Forrest who has gone back to the Kitty Gordon com- pany. ♦♦♦ IAN MACLAREN IN A NEW ROLE. Ian Maclaren night of Dec. 10, appeared In the role of the Chinese Emperor l n "The Daughter of Heaven," at the Century The- atre. He will continue ln tho role when the company starts on tcur. <« » GRACE ATWELL LOSES MOTHER. Edwin Mordant, huBband of Grace \twe'il informs The Clippxb that his wife's mother' Mrs. Pji-thenia Atwell. died at home in W ton, Mass., Dec. 5. Mrs. Atwell enjoyed i wide acquaintance with professional* g i I ANNETTE KELLERMANN IN CHICAGO. Annette Kellermann, at the head of a com- pany which Includes Jeff De Angells and Princess Victoria (who will later Join the Lauder show), will open at the American Chicago, Christmas week. « X » JACK MASON STAGING. The sew London Hippodrome production Is well under way, with Jack Mason staging the spectacle. Among the Americans en- taged for the same are: Bonlta, Lew Beam, hlrley Kellogg, V. Hampton and Lew Hlrech. <■ » THE HARTS A HIT. Marie and Billy Hart send a poster from England showing them well featured on the Mil. They are booked for tbo Empire, Glas- ?ow. this week, and will then go to Bel- ief, "BUly's home town." + » » F. R. BENSON COMING. F. B. Benson, the English actor, sailed from Southampton, on Monday, Dec 16. As soon as he reaches. New York he will go to San FrorcIsco, in connection with the ar- rangements of the pageants at the Panama- I'aclflc Exposition. ; ««» "THE SEVENTH CHORD." George W. Lederer will soon produce In New York what be describes as a music drama, entitled "The Seventh Chord," writ- ten by Ashley Miller, with music by J. a Briel. «■ » MABDE CAHILL FOR VAUDEVILLE, Report has It that unless she can fled a suitable musical comedy, Marie Cahill will go into vaudeville. 4 «» "HIS WIFE BY HIS SIDE" DEO. 30. "His Wife By His Side" will be produced at the Berkeley Theatre, by Sydney Rosoa- feld, Dec. 30. The story deals with the social end Intimate side of a physician's life, and .the author, Ethelyn Emery Keays. is herself the wife of a physician in Great Neck, L. 1. ♦ «♦ J. Douglas Lowbance, Clippeb correspond- ent at Columbia, S. C, was in New York last week, on his annual visit to the large cities of the North. Hilda J, Lesseh, secretary of the Wood Agency, and her assistant, nose Mullaney. went on an extended tour through their New York territory, where they arc booking n number of houses. They accomplished great results and will begin booking quite a num- ber of new houses with the coming of tne new year. . Vebqinia Cablotea Haydn Is at the in- ternational Cafe, Milwaukee, Wis., for an In- definite engagement. ^^^^^^^ principal roles. scored In - the EDDIE FOY IN BOSTON. 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