The New York Clipper (May 1913)

2 THE "N~ETW YORK CLIPPER. May 3 AN ENGLIS H WOMAN 'S TRIBUTE To Tim Memoiiv op Mrs. Istoon Straus. who miiMU'.D with IIkh HuanANi) in the "Titanic," Aimul 15, 1912. "We've been together nil these years. Where yon go, 1 go, loo." Unflinching words of love to Ml from lips of woman true. Did ever country boast a calmer sacrifice than tills Choosing to die, rather than sever years of wedded hllss. i 0 sisters of the land which lies across the ocean's main 1 Ye hold It In your power to prove her death was not In vain. What greater tribute could ye raise to her swoet memory, Thnn to engrave upon your hearts such noble fcalty; That love ns hers. In nftcr years, full recom- pense may bear, Call ye sometimes your new-born daughters— caH them nftcr lior, And wlille ye train the tender twigs, tell of the woman brave. Who forsook everything In life to share her husband's grove. So from a lino of women, taught to hold as things most dear, l/ovc In Its perfect purity—sweet service— >falUi sincere— There needs must come from such a race, sons equally ns bravo As those, our brothers, resting with, her, 'neath Atlanta's wave. Mrs. E. llot'LSTO.v. Shrtwtburu, England. «»» NOllDICA'S HUSBAND ACQUITTED. Ocorgo W. Young, banker, and the husband of Mine. Nordics, the singer, was acquitted In tho Court of Common Fleas, In Jersey City, April 23, of a charge of conspiracy to defraud. Trior to the acquittal, George T. Viekers, assistant prosecutor, offered to enter a nolle pros, but that was rejected by Merrltt l,ane, counsel to Mr. Young, who wished tho record cleared. Judge Mark A. Sullivan then directed a verdict of acquittal. 4 ■» CARUSO SINGS AND WEEPS. Moved by his Fiiroumllngs Enrico Caruso threw unusual pathos Into his voice when he sang for the nine hundred convicts of the federal penitentiary in Atlanta, On., April 2H. Caruso himself broke down and wept. "I can't help It," he said, "when I think of nearly n thousand men shut nway from life. 1 would rather give them n moment's pleas- ure than sing before kings." «■» MME, NORDICA'S FAREWELL. Mmc. I.llllnn Nodlci gave her only New York song recital of the season In Carneplo Hall, afternoon of April 33, A large audi- ence greeted the Blnger with long applause, and kept her busy bowing acknowledgments. Mme. Nordlcn sang surprisingly well, and was at her beat In American songs by Chas. Wakefleld Cadman, called "When Cherries nioomed" and "At the Feast of the Dead," »i» KIIM.INfi AS DRAMATIST. Rudvard Kipling made his debut dramatist April 22, when his one act as ft act play, "The Harbor Watch," was produced at the Royalty Theatre, In London, Eng., with great success. SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT A XKW DE- PARTING FOR BROOKLYN ACADEMY. For the first time In Its history the Brook- lyn Academy of Music will be opened for a Sunday night concert on May 4, when the Aborn English Grand Opera Company will give a program selected from all the operas of Its present repertoire, as well as from many other operas not being given by this organization this Spring. The only times the Rrooklyn Academy baa been open for Sunday entertainments has been when the recitals of John McCormnck were given, a grand operatic concert never having been given there on Sunday. Not only will the entire Aborn forces in Brooklyn appear, but they will be reinforced by members of the chorus, orchestras and casts of the Aborn companies located In Bos- ton, Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh for the Spring season. About twenty-five principals and one hundred and fifty chor- isters will take part in this concert, which Is being arranged as a special event in the Aborn season. «»» STRATFORD PLAYERS COMING. It is proposed In London to send a Shakes- pearean theatrical company to the United States and to South Africa, under the aus- pices of the Governors of the Memorial The- atre, at Stratford-on-Avon, The Governors at tho recent annual meeting discussed the question of a permanent Shakespearean rep- ertoire company. The cost of getting to- gether, a first class company for a three weeks' program, at the annual festival, at Strn' rd-on-Avon. Is prohibitive. r. R. Benson has been conducting a rep- ertoire company for the past few years, but the Governors take the view that the time has come to place the whole concern on a permanent footing, and agree that the best hope lies In sending companies to America mid South Africa, under the banner of Strat- ford-on-Avon. 4 »» ACTRESS INJURED, BUT GRITTY. Lconoro Harris, who plays the "vlllalness" In "The Whip," at tho Manhattan Opera House, was painfully but no seriously In- jured during the second act of Wednesday evening's performance, April 23. She was making her exit at the left side of the stage when a long metal strip light, suspended at nn angle of forty-five degrees above the stage, became loosened, and swung In an arc, strik- ing Miss Harris ou the bead. She was taken to her dressing room and attended by Dr. Joluinn Schrung. Rachael Arllss. understudy for Miss Harris, appeared In the subsequent scenes. Nomr the end of the play Miss Har- ris resumed her role as If nothing bad hap- pened, and received a round of applause. • «» NICOLAI GETS "THE ROU.VD-UP." Geoge Nicola! has secured from Klaw 4 Erlangcr. "The Round-Up," and will send it over tho Stair & llavlln circuit. Robert Camp- bell has an Interest in It. This will he the first time that this successful Western melo- drama has been seen nt nopulnrprlces. The season will open Labor Day. The company will be engaged about July 4. ■♦«♦ "PANl'RGB" A SUCCESS. Massenet's posthumous opera, "Panurge," the libretto of which waa adapted from Itabclals. was performed for the first time April 23, at the Galetc, in Paris, before a packed audience of the critics and the Paris nrtlstlc world generally, and the opera waa received most favorably. DANCE CELEBRATIOH AT WINTER GARDEN. In connection with the one hundredth per- formance of "The Honeymoon Express, at the Winter Garden, a dancing contest was held on the stage of the theatre Tuesday night, April 22, under the direction of Ned Way- burn, at which many prominent dancers ap- peared. The eonteBt. brought out everything from plain waltzing to the elaborateness of one, called "Descriptive Dance; the Dance of the Butterfly," which was presented by Mile. Pan-pa, and a "Nerve Dance," by An- dre and Fleury, were liked most by the au- dience. Several changes occurred hi "The Honeymoon Express" Monday night, 28, for the "Spring edition" of the piece. Ina Claire, late star of "The Quaker Girl;" Grace La Rue, Charles King and Ednard Durand are new faces In the cast. » «» NEW HOUSE FOR LAMBS. Freeman & Hasselman, architects, com- fleted plana for a twelve story annex to the /ambs' Club House, Nos. 132 and 184 West Forty-fourth Street Another story will be added to the main seven story structure also. The coat will he ¥300,000. The annex will contain a gym- nasium on the top floor, with baths and an elaborate garden. The theatre will be en- larged. Details will be completed bo that work may be under way early next month. ♦ »» NEW PLAY FOR COMEDY. The Shuberts announce their production of the French farce, "The Gentleman from No. 10," to open at William Collier's Comedy The- atre on the evening of May 1. The complete east Includes: Walter Jones. Nannette Corn- stock, Mllllcent Evans. Kevltt Manton, Chas. Brown, Tom Graves, Ritchie Ling, Dorothea Kadlier, Robert Payton Oibbs. Jay Wilson, E. D. Coe, Stephen Gliils, Florlne Arnold, Henry Bergman and Raymond Smith. «'♦ — MANAGERS SAIL. The Spring exodus of theatrical managers to Europe in search of atttntctlons for Ameri- can audiences for next season, may have started. On board the Mauritania, which left April 23, were George C. Tyler, man- aging director of the Llebser Company, and other well known managers. Aboard the same vessel bb Mr. Tyler were Harry Lauder and his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Williams. 4» » ISADORA DUNCAN'S APPEAL, Pabis, France, April 22. Isadora Duncan wrote today to the police, asking for the release of the chauffeur, Mar- vcrana, who was In charge of the motor car In which her children were drowned Miss Duncnn said: "It is for tho peace of my soul that I make this appeal for pity." In view of the request It is believed that the examining magistrate will release Marve- rand. + ■» "THE WHITE SLAVE" STILL GOOD. Bartley Campbell's greatest success, "The White Slave," will begin its next season on Aug. 11. As usual. It will begin Us tour at the Lyceum Pittsburgh, Pa. The attraction will Incidentally open the house. Plays will come and plays will go, but "The White Slavo" seems to live forever. Robert and John Campbell, the toos of the famous dramatist promise a strong company for next season. WANTED FOR GRAND OPERA HOUSE, ST. THOMAS. CANADA Half way between Buffalo, K. Y.,and Detroit, Mich. First Class Tabloid Musical Comedy Stock, 8 to 10 people, or First Class Dramatic Stock with good, strong line of Specialties and paper, or any kind of Show that can give 3 complete changes each week. Grand Opera House, Seats 1,000. Ground floor. Theatre on the principal business street of the city. Population 19,000. Seven lines of steam railways and two trolley lines. Never had musical comedy stock here. Fifteen complete sets elegant scenery, ten dressing rooms, big stage, as we play the best road shows in America here. Just closed a permanent stock company that has been here twenty weeks. Must play at cheap prices for Summer season. You can plav as many weeks as your show will draw paying business. Give full particulars first letter. Want company to open Hay 12. Terms, same to all, fifty and fifty per cent. Don't fall to go Into detail tell it all, and tell the truth. Boozers, no. Address JOHN O. GREEN, Mgr., Grand Opera House, St. Thomas, Can. WANTED, GENERAL BUSINESS MAN FOR jolly Fannie hatfields vaudeville stock co. Good General Business Man, capable of playing anything cast for, some emotional parts; must have good singing voice; must be young and good appearance; height not over 6 ft. 8.; wardrobe to dress any part. A good, long engagement to reliable party. Send programs, photos and experience. All photos returned. This company has been out for five years. Address JOLLY FANNIE HATFIELD, ltenova, Pa., Family Theatre, from April 28 to May 10; Bloomsbnrg, Pa., Columbia Theatre, from May 12 to June 7; open Oswego, N. Y., June 9, for all Summer. ACTORS AND "MUSICIANS WANTED Leading Lady, Ingenue, Soubrette with specialty. All must be young and good looking. Comedian and General Bus. Man with specialty. Send photos and program. State salary, first letter. Pay own. Musicians, Double B. A O. All must play standard music. Can use few Actors, Double B. Band; or Musicians, Double Stage. Rehearsals start WORTHINGTON, IND., MAY 5. MUSICIANS REPORT May 8. (Mall lost during flood. Those who wrote, write again.) O. CARLTON guy, GITY STOCK CO., LYRIC THEATRE, COVINGTOW, KY. PLA.YIHG TH1 BIST Ef VAtTDsTVaXXE SULLIVAN and CONSIDINE CIRCUIT OEVKRAL BUSINESS OFFICE I fialll. *n and Constates Bids,, Third and Hadlson Sts., SEATTLE, WASH. IBID. UKOOUf, - - Gsna. B£gr GENERAL BOOKING OFFICE I 1465 Broadway (Heidelberg BIdg.), N. Y. CHRIS O. BROWS, - - . Mgr. 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