The New York Clipper (March 1913)

13 March 1 THE NEW YOBK CLIPPER, OMIE} NIbW YORK OITY IMlJ^ArrRjOS CONTINU ED ATTR ACTIONS. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL. AsrroR—"Ftaa Feathers, eighth wreck. BeLiBCO. — "Years of Discretion," tenth week* BROADWA1'.—Harry Lauder, last week. CASINO.—Emma Trentinl, In "The Firefly," ninth week. __•_.._ _ CHILDREN'S. — "Bucketty-Packetty House," tenth and last week. CENTOBY. — "Joseph and Hla Brethren, seventh week. CBITERION.—Robert Hllliard, tn **The Ar- gyle Case," tenth, week. CORT. — Lauretta Taylor, In "Peg o* My Heart," tenth week. ELTINGK'R FORTY-SECOND .STREET.— ••■Within the Law," twenty-flfrh week. EMl'IRK-—""The Spy," seventh week and last fortnight., FORTY-EIGHTH STREET.—William Collier, to "Never Say Die," sixteenth week. GARRICK.—"The Conspiracy," tenth week. GAIETY.—"Stop Thief/' tenth week. GARDEN.—John E. Kellerd, in "Hamlet" and "The Merchant of Venice," fourth week. GLOBE.—"Tho Lady of the Slipper,* eigh- teenth week. HIPPODROME.— "Under Many Flags," twenty-sixth week. HARRIS.—"The Master Mind," second week. HUDSON.—"The Poor Little Rich Girl," sixth week, KNICKERBOCKER. — Jolli Sanderson, In "The Sunshine GlrL" fourth week. LIBERTY—"Milestones," twenty-fourth week. LYCEUM.—"The New Secretary," fifth and last week. LYRIC—3am Bernard, in "All for the Ladies," ninth week. llAXIN'E ELLIOTT'S.—"Romance," third MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE—"The Whip," fifteenth week. XEW AMSTERDAM.—"Oh, Oh, Delpllne," fourth week at this house. PARK.—"The Miracle," motion pictures, second week. PLAYHOUSE.—"Little Women," twentieth REPUBLIC.—"A Good little Devil," eighth THIRTY-NINTH STREET. — "The Bridal P ath," second week. WINTER GARDEN. — "The Honeymoon press." third week. WEBEB 3c FIELDS' FORTY-FOURTH I -STREET. — "The Man with Three Wires," fifth week. ■ WALLACE'S.—Irish Players, third week. WM. COLLIER'8 COMEDY^-"Fanny'» First Play," fourteenth week. |j WEST END THEATRE. (B. B. TILXOK, HOB.) Marie Dressier is heading a splendid vaude- ville snow at this house this week. It la Tastly different from the usual shows seen in the two-a-day theatres, for the Dressier offer- ing runs the gamut from burlesque to "near" grand opera. The show was offered out of town under the musical comedy title of "The Baneroetcers," but it U now known aa Dress- ler*s Players. The program was arranged and compiled by Miss Dressier, with musical settings by A. Baldwin Sloane. The bill opened with the Introduction of the Heralds of the Muses, with May Hopkins as Music, Ethel Fairbanks as Terpsichore, Mtna Schall as Melpomene, end Madge Voe aa Momns. Each of the heralds would precede each act and recite a few clever lines appropriate to the Btyle of act about to be seen. Frederick Hastings, a baritone, won much favor with his singing of arias from "Pag- nncd, 1 ' "Faust," "Figaro" and other standard { eperaa. He made rapid changes of costumes. '■ Harry Weber and Ethel Wilson are two sensational dancers that are worth going miles to see. They are really wonders. It Is said that MIsa Dressier has a long time contract with them. It waa claimed on the £rogram for them that they are the orlg- tatora of tho Texas Tommy dance. Jefferson De Angelis appeared In ''All At Bet," assisted by Mlna Schall and three men. The sketch was written by the comedian, and kad already been seen in vaudeville. The iketch met with only a mild reception. Lovers of the serious drama were glren a treat when lime. Yorska was seen In the fourth and fifth act of "Camille." She Is an emotional actress of ability, and she gave a splendid performance. She was. It Is said, leading woman for Sarah Bernhardt last Autumn. Robert Drouet was Armand, and rendered an excellent account of himself, Marie Dressier appeared as Mme. Prudence, and burlesqued her role to the delight of the audience. While this act of "ComlUe" scarcely fits In a vaudeville show, the art of lirae. Yorska (who speaks In English) com- manded the attention of the audience. Then came Marie Dressier, as a alngle, and to say that she was a "riot" 1b to put it mildly. The large audience laughed Itself hoarse at her antics. She sang her great success; "A Great Big Girl Like Me," and then offered a burlesque on the "Prima Don- nas of Grand Opera," which was a "acream." Her best thing, however, waa a recitation, entitled "The Glove," a serious effect which "THE BRIDAL PATH/' "WIDOW BY PROXY." Thirty-ninth Street (Ralph Long, Oeo. M. Cohu'i (Cohan A Han in, mgrs.) mgr.)— The Bridal Path, a comedy la three — •Widotc by Proxy a comedy tn three nets, acts, by Thompson Buchanan was presented by Catherine Chlsholm Cushlng. Produced Tuesday evening. Feb. 18, under the dlrcc tion of Edward J. Bowes, with this cut Cara Carson Nan Campbell Jlmralc McChord Felix Kremba K. Pennington Dorset Bernard Fairfax Alice Weston Fay Balnter by The Llebler Company, Monday evening, Feb. 24, with this cast: Gloria Grey May Irwin Dolores Pennington Clara Blandlck Gilllgan i Alice Johnson Saphronla Pennington Frances Gaunt Thomas Wetberbee Marshall.. .Wn>. H, Sams Angelica Pennington Helen Woathersby Corlnne Baylea were one of the bent 1 Natalie Marshall Arm Mnrdock Captain Peonkagton, U. 8. N... Orlando paly Many new gags have been introduced, Aunt Kitty Mrs. Charles G. Craig Jean Bruce Florence Short Vera Malcseska l.Luclle Watson Ilobert Cameron Robert Warwick ItatTerty A T. Hendoa Rev. Dr. Grant William Wilson Natalie Marshall, an unconventional young lady, loves Robert Cameron and believes he loves her, but is too slow In proposing. To hasten matters she has published In a paper an article that places her In a compromising position with Robert. She also writes to her dearest friend. Jean Bruce, a letter an- nonncing her engagement, but does not in- plained tend to mall it till Robert "pops" the ques- tion. Meantime Natalie has told other friends. . The article causes consternation, and when Robert appears he Is accompanied by vera Malczcksa, a widow with a very Bhady repu- tation, with whom he has lived. It becomes known that Robert and Vera are engaged, and Natalie determines to break off the match, believing he la a "oure" young man in the tolls of a designing woman, and also because she wants him for herself. Vera, however, succeeds in disgusting Rob- ert In a very plain talk about bearing chil- dren. She Is an artist, and she avers that maternity would spoil her artistic career. Robert asserts that It is hi* right to beget children, and therefore discards Vera and makes love to Natalie, who is quite in ac- cord with Robert on the question of children —she wants a dozen. They are married and on their wedding nlgbt they quarrel about a bracelet. Natalie declares she will not live with Robert, and be, acting upon the advice of Aunt Kitty, Natalie's old colored nurse, declares his intention of leaving his wife, and she, In turn, tells htm to stay where he Is— and "they live happily ever after." In writing his play Mr. Buchanan has Jonathan Pennington Lynn Pratt Alex. Galloway Joseph Woodburn Roubins Arthur Bowyer The story in brief tells of a young woman who has been made a widow, by mistake, from misleading reports received from Alaska, where her husband has gone In search of gold. She having been on actress before) her marriage, 'he husband's family refuses to receive her. Captain Pennington, a brother, falls in love with the proxy widow, and they arc lust about to be married when the hus- band returns and everything is finally ex- ilncd . .'•>• it It one of the best comedies seen here rnocTon'9 fifth avenue. !aus liccuNs, Mas.) That Edison's talking-moving pictures have proved one of tho biggest features as a drawing power this bouse has over given, Is attested by the capacity business dona since they opened. Two new subjects were shown, the Quarrel sccno from "Julius Ctessr," and a singing solo, given by Truly Shattuck. Both subjects were well received. As a laugh producer J. Francis Dooley and * bet*, as weiT*as"VeTcraI now songs, with tho result that they arc going better than ever. Mile. Minnie Amato, assisted by Aureus Coccla, presented their successful wor dless ?laylet, "The Applo of Paris," and held down h 0 feature position in lino shape. The Wilson Bros, put over one of th* big- gest tits ever witnessed here. Both boys are clever comedians and have fairly good singing voices. One of them docs a lot of yodltng that earned him much appliuaa. The Chung Hwa Comedy Four, u quar- tette of Chinese, Who appeared In n city housi some tlmo ago, duplicated tho success attained there. Tho act Is a_grcat novelty, SCENERY THEATRES AND PRODUCTIONS, VAUDEVILLE ACTS EQUIPPED flaw and Second Hand Scenery In Stack HURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MUHflAY HILL TIIKATRK, N. T. WAI/TER MAIKV, Mgr. Tel, gKt Mur. Illl, MODERN OFFICES. $20 n-U'Ai.D; UNPARALLELED VALUES. 1416 Broadway nr AgSQt on premises. 'I'hone, >713-Bryant. QREELBYSQUARE. (JULIUS BCSNSTKIN, MUR.) A good bill was presented here Feb. 30-22. Mile. Tina appeared to advantage In pearl- grey tights, In her trapeze act, doing illf- tlcult twists and balances, with rope, nosings aa a finish. so far this season, and is a capital stairlng as well as ono of writ The comedy'Is - about the weskest part of their perfommnce, Manning and Cord* two young lingers and unncers, opened with "Let's Make Love," which, o stele, from tho donee music. Is hurdly vehicle for May Irwin. It brought more laughs to Broadway than any ahow has done In some time. Tho laughs come so fast over the many fanny situations that one almost thinks ha Is sitting in a laughing parlor. Mlas Irwin has always been a clever fun dispenser, and In "Widow by Proxy" she haa one of tb.9 best vehicles she has ever ap- peared in. It Is brimful of snap and ginger from the rise of the curtain until the finale, and con- tains some of the cleverest Hues heard la many moons. The character of the proxy widow fitted Miss Irwin like a tailor made suit, and It is not likely that anyone but her could have gotten aa much fun out of the character as she did. During the action of the second act she responded with several songs of the usual May Irwin type, one in particular, called "Don't Leave Your Wife Alone," com- ing for much applause. Although the song is not a new one, it appears so on account of the amusing and original manner with which it was put over. Miss Irwin also gave sev- eral piano solos. sultnblo for two young men. A little weak - slnglo talk by ono was .'ollowcd by "Hear and could bo remedied with a little up-to-date old Dixieland." Then cnuie the little terrier, material. The singing of all four was who did some difficult balancing, and finished heartily enjoyed by the largo audlen-jc. Credit JamoB B. Donovan and Chns. M. McDonald with ono of the biggest hits In their career. Tho act Is unlike anything seen hi vaudeville to-day, nnd at the Mon- day matinee hero took seven or eight encores. All their business went big, the hat business, with a dance, to great applause. Marvin nnd Matters, two young girts, are assisted at tho piano by a young man, who sang "When I Lost You." One girl sang "I'll Do As Much for You" very cutely; the other followed with different styles of sing- ing "Row. Row, Row," mimicking well known wuiv;u luc/ viu «un himd uu*.*.*, u......... ....... uvuirs iuiu ucirusscs. "wo My i.itllo uuntoic of laughter. Donovan's singing of several nee*- was done by them, with ono of tho ilrls Irish songs captured tho aunlcm-i Walter Law and his sterling little com- pany presented "Tho Seal of Silence." nnd met with tho same success that has been given him wherever his compony has ap- peared with this excellent little drnm.t. Mr. Law's portrayal of Father Egan was a cap- ital bit of work. The rest of the company wero well cast and gave good performances. Gus Edwards' Kiel Knbnret, with Kddlo Cantor and flcorgla Jcssel, has been playing around New York for several weeks, tna as usual found much favor. ■Mljaro's a wire "walker par attempted to out-8haw Bernard Shaw himself characters being In capable Its Ex " and out-Ibsen, Ibsen. In fact, In one sense Johnson, who will be rememberer he has succeeded In doing so, for never do we remember having heard such blunt, plain talk upon the stage on subjects which are not usually broached by those of opposite sexes, except they be man and wife. If he hoped by his daring to give his play a salacious flavor that wonld bring It the doubtful success which attends a play of this kind, he has miserably failed because of the crude manner In which he has written his play, and his very poor construction of It For a playwright who has wrlten one or more plays that have found public favor "The Bridal Path" la nothing to be proud of, for rarely has the stage seen a play so poorly constructed, bo filled with Illogical deductions, and so lacking in directness and purpose. As Natalie Marshall, Ann Murdock must have surprised her friends, for, while they are well acquainted with her successes made in her rapid rise tn the profession, the role '.mjtuu a II dud nniftui j'ur GFCeliGflOlI, The company is a good one, the different performed stunts pn the bounding wlro thai hands. Alice astounded his audience. Ho performed many il as a stock difficult ones with apparent case and grace. He features a "drunk," that brought him rounds of applause. Lowe and De Vers presented a singing nnd star several years ago, portrayed a French modiste in a meritorious way, and created much laughter with her amusing manner. Orlando Daly, as Captain Pennington: Lynn Pratt, as Jonathan Pennington, and Arthur Bowyer, as Bobbins, lent good aid and gave finished performances. Francis Gaunt and Helen Weafhertby, as the two antiquated sisters, got many laughs with their funny expressions and mannerisms. Clara Illandick was seen to good advantage as Dolores Pennington. The production |has been tastefully moontcd by the Llebler Company. Jack. CITY THEATRE. (SAM IBIUD, VIGK.) Excellent business prevails at this popular theatre. The patronage has so largely in- , creased that late comers are not always sure is more exacting than any she has before at- °J *»•*• lu .° P ro S">rn given the latter part temntort nnrt to vim npariv the entire carnal of last week consisted of several of the she burlesqued admirably, to the. accompanl- ^°" r "jr5' h J"V, f'SS. bu ,v,h' „? ment of tie popular song successes of tho ftF BCD , t< ?L b 7, Sl„ A :„ , J„ 0 '! e -.^ v "S?Si day. There fs, after alt; only one Mario l , hl3 .. lB £P«,°'J£ e " e ?i"J,r d Sll^ n.. aBM ' ' of Its kind ever nressoted. The cc Dressier. Mary Desmond, a statuesque beauty, with s splendid contralto voice, won hearty ap- plause for the manner in which she "put over" her selections. Hers waa a genuine success. 'The Evolution of Dancing," in which was shown the ancient Greek dancing to the up-to-date lightning turkey trot, was both pretty and interesting. This specialty was conceived and arranged by Miss Dressier. Tho bill closed with a medley by Mies Dress- ier and her company. Miss Dressier gave tho show at the Broad- way Theatre on Sunday night, Feb. 23, but the police would not permit the dancing acts to go on. Irene Franklin was In the audi- ence and, seeing Miss Dressler's handicap, she and her husband, Burt Green, went back stage and volunteered their services. They were, of course, accepted, and Miss Franklin sang, and sang, and the audience was not satisfied. It waa a graceful thing to do, help- ing out a sister professional, and Irene Frank- lin proved that she had a heart bigger than herself Other acts were sent down from the Winter Garden. They Included Rose and Brown, 8ophle Bernard, Melville Ellis and Ada Lewis. Ktleey. i Lyceum (John W. Rumsey, mgr.)— "The New Secretary" will close its engage- ment here Saturday nlg'at, March 1. The Hon,'j/moon. a comedy, by Arnold Bennett, was produced here Monday matlnc?. Feb. 24, under the auspices of the PUge Society of New York, as a benefit for the Ac tors' Fund. The east included: Laura Hope Crews, Mrs. Sarah CoweU Le Moync, How- ard Estsbrook, William Kazan, Eruest Law- ford, Frank Belcher, Albirt Beed and Rich- ard Sterling. H. B. Warner will begin an enpagement at this house Monday evening, March 3, In "The Ghost Breaker.'' Metropolitan Opera House.—Bills for week ending Feb. 22 Included: Jlacnnet and Orrfrl and Cavallcrla Ruitlcana, 17: Thai*, 18; LtH Contns ^'Hoffmann, 10 (matinee), benefit performance; Oocttcrilacmmcrung, 20 (matinee) : Uadama Butterfll/, 20 (night) ; The Oirl of the Golden West. 21: The Barter •/ Serine, 22 (matinee); ft Trovatore, 22 (night). tempted, and to run nearly the entire gamut of human emotions, as she is required to do la the role of Natalie, and do It so well as she does, is good reason for surprise. Bliss Murdock Is very young—one of the youngest of our leading actresses—and her art is not sufficiently mellowed to bring out, to the fullest, the best points In so Intricate n role, butt she did remarkably well. Perhaps at times she was Inclined to overact a little, but this was not entirely her fault. Had the author 'given her a clean cat character, one better understood and with a firmer purpose she would have had less of a handicap and. Judging from her work In the role as now fashioned, would have shone much more brightly. As It Is her performance Is one of which she can be proud It was Impossible for Mr. Warwick to he thoroughly convincing as Bobert Cameron. A character that comes dangerously dose to being a "cad" offers little opportunity for strong work. However, Mr. Warwick Is a capital actor, with a marked personality; this he lent to the character and thus greatly enhanced Its value. The delight of the evening was furnished by Mrs. Charles G. Craig, who, as the colored mammy, was Irresistible. The character Is the best drawn of the play and, as portrayed by Mrs. Craig, It stands out like a cameo. Luclle Watson made as much of the char- acter of Yera as possible, but it Is a role unworthy of her talents. The others did all that was required of them. The second week began Feb. 24. . ■—■ PROCTOR'S TWENTY-THIRD STREET. (JOSEPH HADQ, MOB.) There was one act on the bill at this houss (he latter part of laat weea that has created mose favorable notice in the largest voudc- vllle theatres In the country. This is "Tho ' offering, _ Jt doubt prettiest acts of Its kind ever presented. The company consists of a number of young women and men. who dress in colonial style. Their singing dancing and selections on bras.; and Htrtnged Instruments are a real treat. When for a closing number they played a medley of national airs they received the heartiest of applause. Nehr and Kappell, a man nnd woman, who do dances and fancy figures on roller skates, were closely watched. Newport and Stlrk appeared in an ab- surdity entitled "You're Next." The feature of their work la tho old burlesque shaving stunt. One of tho boys docs eome rather good tumbling stunts. Ann Montgomery, a singing comedienne, accompanies herself on a piano. The addi- tion of a lively song would Improve her act immensely. Bussell and Hartman appeared In a sketch, entitled "The Cowboy and the Lady." The story Is familiar to all. A girl will not marry her lover because she thinks she would rather wed a cowboy, so the young man Im- personates an Impossible cowboy, and after scaring her takes off the disguise. Tho girl sings a good song during the sketch. linllcn and Hayes, comedians, dressed In the latest fashion, kept the house in a good humor with their nonsensical stories. Several comedy songs went well, and the dancing finish was well liked, Pearl Dawson, a dancing and singing come- dienne put her several aongs over with a hit. She changes for each song. During the last song she danced Jii»t enough to show- that she could, but thnt little pleased so much that It would seem more dancing would enhance the merit of the act. On Monday, Feb. 24. the Klncmacolor pic- tures took the place of the black and white we have become so ocenstomed to seeing. Doc. ■ ■ Playhouse (William A. Brady, mgr.)— The engagement of "Little Women" wllfcomf to a ciosc here, Saturday n'.slit. 1. nnd on Tuesday evening, 4, The Palnte-1 Woman will lie produced. V Dinlerloiiil (Edward Illondell, mgr.)— The fifth week of this amusement place began 24, nnd with Its freaks, vaudeville; theatre and dunce ball continues to draw good crowds dally. better grade of acts, and had as a featuro Dora Deane and her boys. It is one of the best colored acts ever seen here, and made a big success. Miss Deane, a rather bandsomo young woman, rendered several songs in a captivating manner and was a big favorite. Iter quartette of boys were all hard workers, and entertain with songs, dancing, piano playing and a remarkable demonstration of trap drumming. The young man who sings has an exceptionally fine singing voice, and received many encorea for hla endeavors. Vaan and Yadette, in a talking and sing- ing specialty, cleaned np with their capable performance. The young woman appears In a handsome white gown, and the man in evening dress, and uses a sUght German dia- lect. Appearing In a sketch, Harry Crosby, as- sisted by a young woman, jnst about got over. Mr. Crosby was seen In a rube character nnd more than overdose it, becoming very tiresome. His partner portrayed her role In a meritorious manner and was well liked. Bandy and Fields were also seen In a danc- ln, singing and talking act, and while of- fering nothing out of the ordinary, wero big favorites. Both are fairly good singers and also execute several fine dancing ateps It wouldn't be a bad ilea for some of our wide-awake agents to ta«e a look at Lonlse Mayo, a clever singing comedienne, who did capital work, her singing being one of tho features of the bllL She also gives a piano- logue which went big. She appears in a hnnclsome gown that was very becoming. Thornton and West, In a comedy ventrilo- quist act, and Boberta sad Lord, In a sing- ing and dancing specialty, went big. The Belmont Troupe, three women and a man, abowed what could be accomplished by expert dancers. The many styles of dancing as shown by them were done with case end grace, and made a big hit. Jack. ■ ■ COLONIAL. (SAM TAUBES, MfiB.) There ate three new acts on tho bill hers this week, namely: Tho Jculeys. "Arcadia," and Owen McGlvcncy. tn episodes from "Oliver Twist." Edison s talking pictures are featured, and are still a novelty. This week on the Klnetophone were offered; Tho quar- rel scene from "Julius (J&sar," Truly Hbatuck, In a medley of songs, and the same lecture on the Klnetophone as at tho first presenta- tion. Owing to the illness of Wm. IT. Macart, Macnrt and Bradford did not appear, their place being taken by Ed Gallagher and Joe Fields, who offered their absurdity on board the battleship "Sandy Hook," and won tho comedy honors of the show. CnnoII and Fields started In fast and went along nicely until, In enrlrxvorhig to put over an encore, they fell dot -. Madge P. Maltlond. in ber rin-i't'rc of original songs, did nicely. Berlin'.' new r.ong, "When I Lost You," which she sin c- through a megaphone, went the best of all. Harry Gllfoll, In hi* charfctc- "Baron Sands;" held tho attention of IL '<■ ;>•.•» paclty for drinks and the rapidity it «»*m they disappear was the envy of many. (.porgt; McKay and John Cnntwcll. In .heir singing and talking offering, entitled "A Breeze from Broadway," got away nicely next to last Tho diving seat nnd tho Three Travllla Bros, closed the show. This is the act that spent several weeks at a downtown house a short time ago. live. » ■ Lincoln Square (Chas. Ferguson, rr.gr.) —Vaudeville and motion pictures. Hernia Square (M. Rothschild, mgr.)— Business here Is excellent. First run of pic- tures U shown. Uraad Street (Harry Rcekmnn, mgr.)— Vaudi?vltlt» and motion plrturcs. (ircrli-)- Square (Julius Ilcrnstcln, mgr.) —Vaudeville md motion pictures. Liiew'a Avcnne II (S. N. Kilhn, mgr.l— Vaudeville nnd motion pictures. Unique (E. L. Weill, mgr.) — Vaudeville snrt motion nlcturoH. IMnrn (I).ivlel Benjamin, tngr.)—Vaude- ville nnd motion plrtun-s. Snvoy (Itosenlwrg Bros., mgrs.)—Motion pictures In which leading stars appear Is tho attraction at ibis house. dancing specialty that teemed with clever- ness. Both boys aro fairly good singers, but depend mostly on their dancing, which both are masters of. ■Cunningham and Marlon, in acrobatic tricks combined with cuough good wholesome comedy, pnt over a large Jilt. Tho RnmsdAll Trio, in a revival of dancing of early days, were on a little too curly, nnd therein excellent performers suffered ac- cordingly. BUI for week beginning March 3 will lu- clnde: Itobcrt T. llalnes and company. In "The Coward;" Frank Kognrty, the Dublin monologlst; Maudo Lambert and Ernest Halt, the musical comedy favorites; Amy liutlcr and her boys, a "regular" singing act: tho Brocks, a European rlslcy act; tho Six Kirk- smith Slaters, a dainty half dozen beauties who can sing; James Leonard nnd company. In "Ham-Let's Her;" Muriel and Frauds, those two charming girlies; the Three Kca- tons, "Joe. Myra anil Buster;" Du Callon, e gabby chap on a tottering ladder, ana again—Edison's talking-movfaig pictures. Jack. HAMHEllSTEIN'S. (WM. HAMMtnSTXIN, Mas.) Fay Templcton is the hcndllncr hore this week. (See New Acta In this Issue.) A newcomer to vaudeville Is Dainty Marie, late of tho Yankee Doodle Girl burlesque, company. Sho Is a familiar flguro on tho New York stngo and her work Is well known. Sho gives practically tho same act she did In burlesque. Her work on the Roman rlnga and the straight rope Is hard to beat. The Culler Brothers, two men dancers, opened the show. The boys wore brown Bults and shoes to match, with black derbys. A comedy danco got them a light hand. Later they each dla a specialty, closing to- gether with dnnclag stops. In tills they leave off the black hats, but wear black shoes. For an opening nnmber here tbey had no cause to complain, on Monday eve- ning. Tho Musical Johnsons, xylophone.- players, opened with Sousn'H march, '"the Federal,' followed by "Zampa." A "101 :i" medley fol- lowed and was well liked. "Ghost of the Violin" was given as au encore. Adonis an<T dog. In graceful athletic poses, occupied third position. This set has become' well known to New York vaudeville patrons. The Prlmrosa Four, aggregat'ng about 000 pounds of humanity, put over some pleasing harmony. Cliff Gordon, "The German Senator" with his original comedy talk on topics of tho dny, shared the laughing honors with Joo Jack- son, the eccentric pantomime comedian. in male attlro and high hat. "Tho Lobater Party" was a mix-up between a young girl, her German guardian, a sons.- In tovo with the girl, a trunk nnd n ran of lobstcd. It cuuscil some laughter. El Clcvs was right there with tho quick work on the xylophone, and In Highland cos- tume he played a Scotch medley, operatic selections, and a choice selection of rag- time nnd popular melodies, which, as usiml, pleased. Low Fields* "Fun iu a Delicatessen Shop" showed all tho tirops usually seen In an es- tablishment of that kind. Tho good-looking snloHglrls nnd the eustnmem varied with tho two German bosses in furnishing tho fun. A cheese also assisted, and the animated annsages wero a /rood finish. Singing nnd dancing filled In nicely. Including "What Am I Oolng to Do to Make Yon Love Me." Energetic Josephine Bnhel opened with her French singing number, then a little bit of Irish, with tho "Irish Band Upon St. Pat- rick's Day," nnd "Tho Rngtlmn Soldier Man," each with her own peculiar style, which caught tho house. whyte, Pclicr and White, the trio of sing- ers and comedians put over another hit with their travesty, "Tho Old Dnrao," bolng par- ticularly tunny. Their lino singing was en- cored and tho parodies were funny. Tho plctnres were "Tho Press Gang," "Punic Days la Wall Street." "Aunle ltuw- leys' Fortune" and "When Mary Grew Up." .Hill. * KEHTII'S UNION SQI/AIUa. (BLUHH F. IlOi.KllS, JlliU.) A targe audience was In nttendanco the opening performance at thu Square, Feb. 24, and u One bill was offered. Palztn llros. opened wttli a novelty acrobatic art, featur- ing exceptionally clever work on a spring- board. This torn, was a fine, opener nnd scored. Mollle and Nellie King have a neat little singing "double" thnt waa a tremendous lilt. Mis* Mollis gave several Imitation* of dlf- leront stage celebrities singing "Row, Row, Row," which brought down the house The young man In tho art dhoulel bo mentioned on tho program, as his work at the plann and his excellent singing voice scored, Tho act. In a bad position. No. 2, was ono of tlie big hits on tho bill. The Three Kestons Just teiro along and scored tho same big success that they alwnys make. Albert G. Cutler nursed the Ivories nroutid a billiard table, showing that he was ntsieter ut tho cua. John Rcldy and' Dials Currier liavo a neat singing double. Mlas Currier plays tho unrp exceptionally well. The act got over nicely. "Tho Culprit," a one act play, by Porclval Well found llttlo favor, although the players In it did very good work In tiietr respective roles. Pay Browning, Geo. U. Milter, Arthur Hall and Geo. Kllng, mnde up tho cast, Edison's talking pictures met with the samo big reception accorded tlicm last week. The subject this week was n dvscrlptlvo lec- ture, Truly Shattuck and tho Quurrel Hccne from "Julius Caviar." W. II. Murphy and Blanche! Nichols iom- panv kept the audlenco la thu best of humor with their extremely clever and funny sketch. "The School of Action," which Is needless to say was a tremendous hit. Dolly Connolly and Percy Wcnrlvh never fall to qualify, and la a next to closing spot wero tbo biggest hit on tho bill. Miss Con- nolly ha* changed her repertoire of aongs, itceney and Piatt, In black face, with an which she sings In a manner that makes tho audience want to Join In and slug. Her cos- tumes arc very handsome, Maxim's Models closed the bUI With living productions of famous paintings. Tho act exception Imaginary "Mr. Nobody," handed out a good line of talk and several original songs. The boys got a good hand for their efforts. Smith. Voelk and Crontn, In new songs, did nicely in a late position. Le Rouge et Nolr Is in its last week. Since the recent unpleasantness A!le:e KIs Is now wearing tights and a dress of silver, with a short silt In tho side. The Two Heyn Brothers, big, well built fellows, closed tbo show with a strong man equlllbrlstlc act, the featuro of whltbls the hand jumping by one of them who, standing on his hands on a pyramid of tables, drop* almost six feet, landing on hi* hands and keeping his balance. s Fulton (Henry D. Harris' Estate, tngrs.) "Tho Unwritten Law" wns a novelty and an exceptionally good closing act 01 goe To. Irvlna: Place (Dr. M. Baumfcld. mgr.) —Tho In leaf premiere, on Feb. 18, was '^Ja- brioi Schilling's Flucbt" ("Gabriel Schil- ling's Flight"), a drama In live acts, by Gerhnrt Tlaaptmann, tho winner of last rear's Nobel prize. Tho plot revolves around the artist, who is ruined by two women right- ing for his possession, ono of which—his wife—represents all the prose of everyday life, while the other one Is an adventuress, and, whenever Gabriel tries to break uwny . a A . •.£' " na - wnenevor t,nnnei closed Saturday (rout her and tnko refugo In flight, wins hi m night, Feb. 22. House Is dark this week, back by her pleas for her child. The pluy. On Monday evening, March 3, Lillian Russell wh tlo very strong, is much confused nnd Is - ltbont real action for tbo stage. The pro- will begin a one week engagement, and, as- sisted by Klncmacolor pictures, will tell "How to Live One Hundred Years." Proctor's Twenty-third Street (Jos. Hang, mgr,)—Motion pictures and vnuelc- Tlllc. Bill for week beginning Feb. 24 In- cludes: Helms Walters snd company, In "A Woman's Way;" 'The Ilagtlme I jiunelry," lioyle and Brazil, Colonlal-Montroso Troupe, tlnomatolor motion pictures, Al, ISdwnrd* and Charlotte Dunean. I'ro<t.,r'» FIM> -rlul.th street ( V. Y. Proctor, mgr.)—Vnudcvliie and motion pic- tures. Bill nnnoinn.il for week of 24 In- cludes: Klncmacolor motion pictures, Mar- shall and company, In "The TJnklssvd One;" Paulino Fielding's Mayers. George Kvcni, June Loreny. Fri'eman and Freeman, and La Maize and Mni:k. nijoa. — Motion pictures of Paul J, Rntney's Afrionn hunt besnn Ibe twenty- third week al this house Feb. 24. Manliottnii (Walter Yeager, mgr.)—First rnn umtlon pictures sin shown hero. Keency'» Third Avenue (Kel J. Mc- Malion. mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pic- tures. CiMiifiiy (Albert Knufrann, mgr.)—Motion ptcturr* and Illustrate! songs. liinml Ui>ern House (R. J, Madden, mgr.)—Ono. M. Cohan, In Broaawav Jonei, HlnerVr>opte'» (Rdwln D. Miner; Mgr.) —Whirl of ifirth this week. Moulin Rouge next duetion was, however, hi; pcclulljr as the leading roles wero, well acted Interesting, cs-. ero well acted. Icrr Christians, as tbo morose painter, Schil- ling, acted almost too naturally and, at times, gniMome, while FrI. Ilmndt, In the disagree- iiiilo part of the consumptive, clinging Rus- sian, Banna Ellas, with her deadly pnfo face, l«o!<nA almost llkn an apparition. Ilerr Stoeckel played Schilling's sculptor friend in his usual truly nrtlstlc way, and l"rl. Hub- Poerster, Llchtenstcln and Fran Iluhrko were equally well, Ilerr Martow made much of the small role of Dr. Rasmussen. Smaller parts were played by ITrl. llngol nnd Onctwr. nnd Herren Prey and Mcycr-Elgen. Derotlini. Academy (Hamuel F. Kingston, mgr.)— Vaudeville snd motion pictures. American (diaries S. Potsdam, mgr.)— Vnudcvlllo anil moving pictures. Fourteen Hi Street (J. Wosliy Ro?en- qacst, mgr.)—Vaudeville: and moving pic- tures. Circle—-Vnmlovllle and pictures. Murray Hill (Prod Waldinanii, mgr.)— OfWs from the Gay White Wau this week. Hurry Hastings' Show next. Columbia (J. Herbert Mitek mgr.) — Barlnl ilalilf this week. Taxi Olrig next. Olxmnlo (Maurice Krniis. mgr.)-— Troea- dmiH thin week. Knickerbockers next. t,iteiv's DelnnenrSHhraet (BernardFrank, mgr.)—Vaudeville? and motion pictures. (Continued on puuo 10.)