The New York Clipper (March 1913)

THE KEW YGEK CLIPPER. March 8 .\OTHINC HARRY VON TILZER N01HING BUT . HITS WE CERTAINLY HAVE COT THE GOODS. THE SAM E OLD LUCK Y HOUSED A BRAND NEW IDEA! A COMEDY MARCH MOCK BAIXAD! ,„".". THB ftUICKBST IVBB FIRE HIT 191 YEARS. A WOSDERFtL IDEA, WITH THE CATCHIEST MRLODT YOU ITEB BEARD. GREAT EXTRA k JZ~" tHOHlSBS! YOUR AUDIENCE WILL SCRKAJI. GREAT FEMALE VERSION. GREAT FOR UUARTETTE8, GREAT FOR DOUBLES. GREAT ABKBOOY. LYRICS BT*T THOSE WOSDERFtL WRITERS, BILLY JEROME AMD ANDREW B. STERLING. GET IT QUICK. >PEC1AL NOTICE > l_y < AKII. C-AI.I. AT' TIIK (illANlJ Dl'tlH IHILSK III II.DIM. HARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., 125 West 43d Street, IM. Y. . GEORGE ETUIS' HOHEY BOY MINSTRELS. For a good lough go and see this Blow. At the Majestic, Jersey City, N. J., good (Iced audiences enjoyed tbe Iaughfest pro- vided throughout the entire entertainment, tipcclally In the afterpiece, a combination oi cfristreliy, burlesque and musical comedy. ■Not forgetting the xocal exercises In the f rat part by a staff' of Tocallsta In all keys ■»lth suitable materiel. (The show opens with twenty-one mokci and fourteen musicians, under the leadership of Ed. V. Cupero, nicely arranged In a floral bower, in fall dress suits with lavender vests and socks to match. Vaughn Comfort, the Interlocutor, was not lined to his chair, but ambled about, amiably Introducing and encoaracuur the singers and comedians in convincing manner end with ex- cellent results. The Hit of comedians Included: John King, Sam Lee, Jack Kennedy, Raymond Maxson and Tommy Hyde. The singing force had enrolled besides the ibove, Ht. Comfort, James Mechan, Jim Doberty Joiepb Gillespie. Carl Byal, Jack Foley, Joe Wesley and John Alexander. The opening chorus Included a lot of tbe old time minstrel ballads, such as "Seeing Sweet Nellie Home," "Climbing Up the Golden Stairs," •'Wabash,'', etc. Jack Kennedy and Jim Doherty opened on the ends. Mr.. Kennedy offered "Oh, That Baseball Rag," with appropriate business. Joseph Gillespie was encored repeatedly for bis One offering, "Dear Old Rose." Jim lXiberly pat over the "Midnight Choo Choo" song, and, with the chorus, he went to Alabam for all It waa worth. Then came John King, the old standby, and Sam Lee, After Lee had his spiel, Jamoi Meeban tcnored "That's How I Need You" to many encores. John King followed with his riotous delivery in an argument with the Interlocutor, which caused roars of laughter. When peace had been restored he came over with ''Ragtime Soldier Man" In his own unique manner, and he owned tbo house. Vaughn Comfort delivered "Why Did Von Make Me Caret" in great voice, and answered the demands for encores by giving "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," touching a soft spot In tho hearts of tbo old timers, Including T. B. Kcllcy, formerly well known a* author and publisher, who was In the audience; also Dan Qulnlan. More en- cores. Tommy Hyde wound up the first part with "I Love to Hear on Irish Band," with the entire company working well, down to the flag finish. "Seminary Days" showed tbe school, with alx girls dancing to the soft croonlngs by Cnpero's master musicians. The matron, in the form of John King, appeared and chased the girls. Ten boys come over the fence and then appeared that wench, John King, In a ripping dance. Raymond MaXBon, grotesque dance, kept things humming for a while, and a general dancing mix up closed that part of the show- "Tha Boya wo Love" and In the Old-Town-Clock Strikes Nino" were the songs. ■George Evans In bis white braided coat and funny ilttlo hat hsd a ircat reception. lie parodied some of the songs In tbe first part and told Jokes, mostly new, with the usual happy results. Tommy llydo In a nent soft shoe moon- light dance did clover work, assisted by John Barry, as his "lady" partner, and for grace and accuracy of delivery Tew have anything on this dancer. "De Gollghtly Guards' Reception" has a plot As C. D. Jon:s, George Evans, In hla tlght-firtlrig trousers and letter "8" chape. Is being pursued for alimony by his divorced wife (John King), who Is gotten up In the latest Darktown style. Jones la Induced to pass as General Woof hy two officers who nave been staked for tho reception of the real genenl, who waa prevented from paying the vlut to the guards. Jonen Is hungry. As a general, Evans was a tunny sight, and hla beTir.vor in the ballroom was In keeping with his disposition. The major's daughter, Chloeynnna*. on attractive dusky beauty, Is Impersonated, in tho clever fashion t>y Chas. Hlltiard, -who made good in mnkc-up and action. She (alls in love with the fake general, and when he is found by his wife she gladly pays his back alimony. The genenl Is exposed, but Chloey sticks to him. and when he finally routs a supposed bnd gunman ho Is proclaimed a hero, and scores a complete victory over his enemies. Includ- ing hla former wife. Tommy Hyde was a . stuttering lieutenant, Jim Doherty played the major. Raymond Maxson an officer, Sam Lee was good as tho tough man, and Jack Kennedy a hot corn vender. A Texas' Tommy Dance, stepped by Raymond Maxson, with Charles Ufcr, waa applauded. The staff: Daniel Shea, manager: Charles R. Storgls, general agent; John W. Black, press representative; Vaughn Comfort, stage manager. Mill. MANAGER H.VMMERLE WINS. Manager Adorn Hammcrle, of the Bijou Theatre, Hamilton, O., was granted a divorce from Ada Page Hammerle by Jndge Harlan, in that city. Feb. 17. THE NEW PROSPECT. The new Keith house at Ninth Street, near Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, will he ready to open next January. It will seat 8.000, and the highest price of admission will be fifty cents. ««» HE.VSHAW WILL STAR. John E. Henshaw will star next season In a revival of "The Merry War." Grace Avery will be bis leading woman. They are now In vaudeville. , _ , •■■;-'' .\.> *■<- .'.v. ..=. #'<&&$ - T. I REDUCTION IN PRICE To close out the present edition of the BED BOOK we will supply it for six cents In stamps accompanied by this coupon. Only a limited numbed of copies remain cm hand. The new edition will be Issued la July. THE | CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK For Soaaon 1912-1913 It contains the names and addreases of ' Managers, Vaudeville and Dramatic Agenti In New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Canada, London; Music Publishers'. Railroad Areata; The- atrical Clubs and Societies; T. SI. A Head- quarters; Railroad and Steamship Lines,etc., and other information.. . Sent only on' receipt of 6 cents (stamps or coin), accompanied by a coupon cut from THE NEW- YORK CUPPER. MASON TO APPEAR IN THOMAS FLAT. Charles Frohman has completed arrange- ments for John Mason's appearance next season in a new play by Augustus Thomas — the Urst combined effort of this play- wright and actor since Mr. Thomas wrote "As a Man Thinks" and Mr. Mason acted It- Mr. Thomas will devote hla entire time be- tween now and next September to complet- ing the John Mason play, which will be a comedy, and will have Its first performance In this city next September. Meantime It was decided that "Liberty Hail," R. C Carton a four QCt comedy, will be tho play given to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Empire Theatre, for a fixed number of performances beginning March 10. John Mason will appear In "Lib- erty Hell," acting the part oHgnally taken by Henry Miller. To give the event extra Interest Martha Hedman, the Swedish actress, now appearing with Mr. Mason in "The At- tack," will also have one of the principal Sorts in "Liberty Hall." Charlotte Ives, ullan L'Estrange,' Ada Dwyer, Lennox Pawle, Sidney Herbert and Emily Dodd will have other parts. Mr. Pawle will act the role of the old book man, which he originally created at the St. James Theatre, London. Emily Dodd, who gava the first performances in this country of the role of Miss Hteksoa, FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO., LTD. Publishers THE NEW YORK CLIPPER ALBERT J. BORIE, Mniglng Director 41 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK i COT OUT AND Send this Coupon and Six Cen's for a copy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK (For 1912-1918) ____ To THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 47 Wait 39th Street, New York Seeae from Sella" Great War Masterpiece, "PAULINE CUSHMAN, THE) FEDERAL SPY." In Two Reels. Sells Co. to Release Mammoth Civil War Feature—Another Masterpiece frosa Diamond S.'vllle Will Be Shown Starch 24. ricturcd stories of the great Civil War invariably have an interest, and the Sellg Polyscope Co. will make a two reel special release of its greatest attempt in this line on March 26, in "Pauline Cushman the Federal Spy." This big romance has plenty of history to sustain ita reality, and has for its heroine a most dashing and daring beauty, who deserted the theatrical stage to serve her country.- The battle scenes are on a large scale and exact, details have been followed, under tho direction of authorities In the Grand Army, who have manifested unusual Interest In this production. There Is a plentltude of picturesque scenes and thrilling situations,: following the brave adventures of this beautiful woman from the time she escaped the mob In Louisville until she waa given a medal by General Garfield for notable service to the armlet of the Union. Over one thousand people took part la this mammoth Sellg production, and the special settings, it is said, cost this ambitious firm many thousands of dollars. - Tbe Sellg Polyscope Co.'s publicity department are preparing an elaborate assort- ment of publicity aids for use of exhibitors who will show "Pauline Cushman." . MANAGERS MOVE INTO NEW OFFIOES. John Cort has transferred his theatrical offices to the eighth floor of the Long Acre Building, at Broadway and Forty-second Street Tho same suite will also be the head- quarters of - Oliver Morosco, Edward i. Bowes, C. It. Walker's 'Winnipeg Circuit, C. A. Marshall's Theatre Circuit, Peter Me- Court's Silver Circuit, Wm. B. Sherman's Theatrical Circuit, the Crawford, Philley k Zehrung Circuit, the Cort. Harrington fc Kindt Circuit, Maurice W. Jenck's Circuit of Theatres and the Central States Theatre Company. The Eastern Theatre Managers' Association, J. J. Coleman's Circuit, Albert A. Weis' the American Theatrical Exchange, ChaB. A. Burt's Southern Theatre Circuit and the National Theatre Owner's Associa- tion will also transfer their offices, and the united interests of the above concerns will occupy the entire eighth floor apace In the Long Acre Building. FIGHTING MONKS INJURE MANAGER. Whtlo Manager J, E. McCartney and Stage Manager "Ruck" Schuler were on the stage of the Grand Theatre, at Hamilton. 0., Feb. 20, they saw two monkeys, used In the monkey hippodrome, engage in a fierce fight. They attempted to separate the fighting monks, with the result that tbe monkeys turned u)M>n them, and Mr. McCartney's left arm was badly lacerated, end Schuler suf- fered a severe cut In the left ear before the monks were finally caged. «■» "LIFE GUARD" FORBIDDEN. Tho now comedy "The Life Guard." by l'rnni Molnar, which was announced for production at the Irving Place Theatre, eve- ning of Feb. 27, was not given, unlike Molnar'a first play, 'The Devil." the new piece li copyrighted here, and when Charles r'rehmen sow that the play had horn on- nouned for production he notified Maurice Haasnfeld that the play could not be acted. So Gerhart Hauptmann's drama, "Gabriel Schilling's Fluent* was played in its place. NOTICE. HALF TONE PICTURES la the read- laar pases of THE CLIPPER will bt liner ted at these prices I Front Paujre Cat tCW.O*) Doable Coloma 91040 tflaals- Colasaa has given up a season's vaudeville engage- ment to re-appear In the same part during the Empire Theatre season. Sidney Herbert, SITE FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY AUSTIN & STONE'S, In Bostoa, as the last pillar waa falllnsr. Tbe stage entrance of the Old Howard is here seen exposed to all, aa tho staircase In building on left of picture shows. for a long time leading actor to Ada Rehan, and now playing the opposite part to John Mason in "The Attack, * will have a muni comedy part in the performance of "Liberty Hall." "The Spy" will continue at the Empire Theatre until Saturday, March 8. With me beginning of its coming season at the Empire' Theatre on March 10, "Liberty Hall" wlllbe seen In this city exactly twenty years after Its first American performance. Meantime there is an entirely new generation of play- goers to whom "Liberty Hall" Is certain to seem Just as young as themselves. la the original production at tbe Empire Theatre during the season of 1S93 tbe chief parts were played by Henry Miller, Viola Allen, Cyril Scott, W. H. Crompton. Agnes Miller, E. Y. Backus, Frank Tunnehill, May Robson,- William Frank and Adolph Klauber. «» » V. O. C. COMMITTEES. The badges and sashes for the ball have been received and are a riot of color. Bert Leslie has 'assigned the following corrrmltteea: James J. Morton, chairman of the recep- tion committee, assisted by the following members: Edward Abeles, Howard Truesdell, E. F. Albee, Joseph H. Sehenck, Arthur Krlne, Dudley Freeman, Sam H. Harris, Everett Ruskay, William Collier, Edgar Sel- den, Martin Beck, August Dreyer, Roland West, Robert Emmett Keane, Homer B. Mason, George M. Cohan, Eddie Leonard, Frank Bohtt, Pat Casey, Charles H. Smith, David C. Montgomery, James Fltzpatrlck. The floor committee: Homer Howard,chair- man; Herbert Ashley, Clayton .White. Ralph Edwards. Joscnh T. Schcnci, Qeo. P. Murphy, Fred Hallen, Charles Ahcarn, Slme J. Silver- man, Gene Hughes, Aaron Hoffman, Frank Kogarty, T. Roy Barnes. Gus Van, Joseph Kane, Will Macart, William Gould, George Weedon, Charles'F. Semond. Richard Carte, Johnny Johnston, George Botsford, Felix Adler, Al. Jolson, Frank Otto, Thos. McKenna. The ushers at the boxes arc: Victor Her- man, chairman: Murray Fell, Arthur Sulli- van, N. E. Man waring and Herbert Ward. ". ■' I '• " » :— FIELD TO HONOR MANNING'S MEMORY. Al. Q. Field, the minstrel, and the members of his company, are making preparations to hold memorial services over the grave of Billy Manning, one of the earliest minstrels In this country. Manning was the first man with whom 'Field ever worked, and his only living relative Charles Cavanaogh,. was a tenor singer with Field tbe first year the AL G. Field Greater Minstrels went on the road. Billy Manning now sleeps in the little graveyard at Plqua, O., and, although Field and his company has played that city several times of latter years, there was always some-, thing that prevented the memorial exercises at the cemetery. However, the minstrel has arranged to play Plqua, in May, sometime this year, and those behind the movement are in hopes that there will be nothing to mar the program that will be arranged for the' event -— ' i ♦ ■» " . ROY ATWELL MARRIES. Jay Le Roy Atwell and Dorothy Young (nonvprofeasbnai) went to Greenwich, Conn. Feb. 21, and were quietly married. They returned to New York In time for tbe groom to give his performance In "The Firefly.** In which he plays the leading comedy role. The bride Is the daughter of George W. Young, the banker, who married Lillian Mm