The New York Clipper (May 1913)

May 3 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 9 ? r z I ': A THE N^^W YORK OI^Y THEATRES CORTIHUED ATTRACTIONS. PROCTOR'S FIFTH AVENUE. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL. ArTTOR. "Q no Vadls?' In motion pictures, ' second week. adoLF PHILIPP'S. — Adolf Phlllpp, In * "Alma, Wo Wohnst Du?" revival, third week. BELASCO.—"Years of Discretion," nine- CASINO^«lll>ert-Bolllvaji AU Star Co, rrtiTBRION.—Robert Billiard, in "The At- gyle Case," nineteenth week. COBT.—-Laurette Taylor. In "Peg o' My Heart" ninth week. FLTINGnVS FORTY-BBCONB" STREET.— "Within the Law," seventeenth week. FULTON.—"Damaged Goods," third week and last fortnight FORTY-FOURTH STREET.—("The Geisha," FORTY^KIGHTH. STREET. — "What Han- * pined to Mary," third week at this GARRIOK.—"The Conspiracy," nineteenth and last week. OAIETY.—"Stop Thief," nineteenth week. GLOBE.—"The Lady of the Slipper," twenty- seventh week. GBORGK M. COHAN'S. —May Irwin, is "Widow by Proxy," tenth week. HIPPODROME. — "Under Many Flags," thirty-atth week. .... ... HARRIS —"The Master Mind," eleventh week. HUDSON.—"The Poor Little Bleh Girt." fifteenth week. KNICKERBOCKER. — Julia Sanderson, In ■"• nhe Sunshine Girl," thirteenth week. tYCEUM—H. B. Warner, in "The Ghost * Breaker." etabth week. LIB8RTY.—"The Purple Road," fourth week. MAXINE ELLIOTT'ST—"Romance," twelfth MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE—"The Whip," twenty-fourth week. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.—Buffalo.Bill Wild West-Pawnee BUI'S Far East, second week and last fortnight. NEW AMSTERDAM.—"Oh, Oh, Delpblne, thirteenth week at this house. PLAYHOUSE. — Grace George. In "Dlvor- conV revival, fifth week. PRINCESS.—Four one act plays. REPUBLIC—"A Good little Devil," seven- teenth and last week. THIRTY-NINTH 8TREET—"The Five Frank- toners," ninth week. WINTER GARDEN.—"The Honeymoon Ex- press," twelfth week. COLONIAL (BAM TAUBSB, MOB.) The fine weather of the past week did sot Beem to hart the general attendance here, to a great extent, still there were signs in tile air that the season of 1912-13 is Cast ap- proaching Its close. Headline honors have this week been granted to Jack Norworth and his Honey- moon Four, In a Hinging and dancing offering wliich was first "tried oof in the West Sec New Acts this Issue. V'lnle Daly, the popular American come- dienne, who has Just returned from a Euro- pean tour, made her re-appearance here Mon- day 28, in a repertoire of songs which scored finely. Miss Daly put her songs over most engagingly, and closing with her dance to- perforations she easily proved her artistry, which received the immediate recognition of the audience. » ., Wellington Cross and Lois Josephine en- tertained most agreeablyln tbelr songs, con- versation and dances. The audience enjoyed every moment they occupied the stage, ana were clamoring for more at the finish. Joe Welch, the well known Hebrew de- lineator, put over his material in tte tsolt- less manner which la proverbial *■*/■£ and his was easily the laughing hltof the program. But it was the old stories that cot the laughs. , , It I* difficult to coin new expressions in commendation of the skillful joggling act of W. C. Fields. AU of his work on Monday was marked with the finish and perfection that we have become accustomed to from to AgnM II ico?t^an6f U fien i ry Keane presented their playlet, "Drifting," which held the close attention of the audience, and un- stinted applause came at the finish for their fine work. . . fcl „ Homer Miles has a worthy successor to his playlet, "On a Side Street," in his new vehicle, entitled "On the Edge of Things. Mr. Miles has also the happy 'acuity or engaging competent support to get the very best results from his playlets. .. Le Ballet Clatslque, a big terpslehorean act, though shown at many of pur city thea- tres, has never managed to reach the Colonial stnge until this week. It is a dance classic In all that the term Implies Mile. Domlna Marina and Marcel Bronskl led the capable ballet of eight in artistic solo dances. Loughltn's dogs opened the show. The spi- ral ascent by three of the dogs, and the merry-go-round finish are two of the best features seen In canine acts now on the Froslni manipulnted the keys of his piano- accordion In a manner which brought the ap. Slause in bunches, and the audience liked »th his classic and popular numbers. The Klnetophone, displaying the talking motion pictures, brought the show to a close. Tho hour was late, and the show had been a Iosk one so the pictures failed to hold the namegoerg. Old Timer. uncoln'square. (cn^a. nttcroBOK, mob.) There was the usual good -variety bill pre- sented last half of week of April 21, at the Columbus Circle house. Lee Bros., in a rou- tine of wooden shoe stepping, also roller and ice-skate dancing, were well received. The team work on tic pedestal, being worthy of especial mention. Bert Leslie Players were next. They offered "Hogan's Visit." with Matt. Leslie imiMfllng the slangy blck role effectively. The others of the little company ployed up to the central character very well indeed. Manny and Roberts, the two Messenger Boys made themselves more than welcome with'their*straight and black face comedy antics. They sang and danced cleverly also. A regular "vodevflie" act this Whittle, the ventrlloqulstic impersonator of Teddy Roosevelt, entertained pleasingly with his talkative little dummies. He fin- ished strong with the comet playing and voles throwing simultaneously bit. Leona Guemay, the featured act, sang two numbers, both of operatic calibre. She has a finely cultivated voice, which she knows how to use effectively, and an excellent stage presence. She was a bit The Bounding Pattersons displayed agility extraordinary on the double horizontal bars. Which were set up over a trampoline ar- rangement The straight member of the act turned forty twisting somersaults in succes- sion, closing with a double, to enthusiastic applause. The motion pictures were from the Vita- graph. Edison, Lubln snd Sellg studios, and were all of the latest vintage. Business ex- cellent Btrrg. s CoInmbU (J. Herbert Mack, mgr.) — Date Morton's Dreamland Burletqver* this week. (aus mcctjne, mgo.) To enjoy a real variety entertainment one must pay a visit to this popular house. Manager MoCnne Is presenting a program that Is far superior than any one that he has shown this season. It Is a corker from start to finish, and runs with snap and ginger. As a headline feature one of America's most euvotloaal actresses, Nance O'Nell, and her excellent company were seen for the first time In a new one act dramatic playlet, en- titled "The Worth of a Man.' It met with hearty approval. (See New Acts). "Cheyenne Days." wlch a large selected cast of prominent performers, caused as much interest as when It was first produced several years ago. It depicts the life of the cowboys la -an Interesting manner, and held the large audience seated, although In the dosing position. Another big feature was the first appear- ance is this city of that remarkable Aran- cano Indian, Chief Coupol'.can, wbo talked and sang with great success. (See New ActsJ "The Movies," s caricature on the popu- lar erase, met with its usual large reception. The many characters are In most capable hands, all giving very creditable perform- ances. Those three cabaret champions, Sherman, Von and Hyman, who were seen here several months ago, began a return engagement, ren- dering several new songs that won hearty applause. The Fire Sallys, that clever family of singers, dancers and comedians, were seen In their fifteen minutes of riotous merriment, called "The Information Bureau." snd cor- nered the market on laughs. Their act is entirely dlferent from anything seen In vaudeville, and gives all plenty of oppor- tunities for fur.-making. Edna Mnosey, until recently with Mont HAMMRSTELTTS. (wit. rumisBSTsm, mob.) The bill on the "Corner" this week is one of merit, and from start to finish tht attrac- tions booked hold down their respective po- sitions, which are nicely timed and placed by the management Elnlno Eddy, on the bounding wire, was a good opener, and he proved bis ability aa a clever exponent of the alack wire. The Rose City Four harmonise nicely, and put over their songs In fine voice. The act got over nicely. Albert G. Cutler, the tsttratlve Yankee bll- llaniist. gave a fine exhibition of nursing ths ivories, his trick shots were nicety executed, and be tore along without a miss. La Petite Mlgnon, in a series of imitations of well known stage celebrities, was well liked, (specially her impersonation of Blos- som Scefey singing the "Totalo Tune." The Three flicker Bros, have a very en- tertaining act, which consists of clever acro- batic work, songs snd extremely fanny com- edy. The boys scored a big hit K. Frederick Hawley, Frances Haight and company offered "The* Bandit," an old act that has played around New York for years. The act, thongh old, was the same big hit and one of the big features on the bill. Ylollnsky played a return engagement and made the same tremendous hit that he re- corded a few weeks ago. Annie Abbott, the famous Georgia Mag- net, la a series ot interesting Psychic ex- periments, kept the audience In good humor throughout her entire act and was a big hit. Tom Dingle and the Esmeralda. Bisters in a bad position, opening after Intermission, danced themselves Into popular favor. Kitty Gordon, the headllner, met with a fine reception, and singing three songs penned by Nat Osborne, made a big hit Jas. J. Morton, the boy comic, kept the au- dience laughing from start to finish. Will H. Murphy. Blanche Nichols and com gomery and Stone, was seen in a singing spe- pany offered the fussy skit, "The School of (See New Acting," which was a big hit as nrail. dairy and went over nicely. (I Acts.) The Mori Bros., three of the cleverest Japanese that has ever played this house, presented a slack wire and rlsley perform- ance that won many encores. Their work stands in a data by itself, and the comedy which Is supplied by two, evoked much laughter. Edison's moving talkies, showing by far the best subjects yet seen, secured their usual reception. Arthur Stuart and Hazel Keelcy gave a dancing specialty that earned them a big success. Francis Gere and Margaret Delaney, skatorlal experts, gave a remarkable demon- stration of fancy skating that won plenty of applause. The act Is handsomely costumed, and the scenery which shows a polar scene, nude a pretty picture. /oca. AMERICAN MUSIC HALL (CHAS. S. POTSDAM, MOB.) Leonard and Alvln, a good team of dan- cers, opened the bill at this house on Monday afternoon and pleased. The Clevelands were there with songs that were snappy and talk that brought out a langh with every line. They got a good share of applause. The Winston Duo are two real good sing- ers, and rendered some songs in a neat man- ner. They used "When We Were Sweet Sixteen." and had to repeat the chorus of the old favorite melody several times. The well known favorite, Mollle King, followed and put over sume songs and Im- personations. Her Idea as to how Anna Held Fanny Brlce, Ethel Barrynore and Eddie Foy wjeld sing "Bow, Row, Row," is very clever. Miss King has the assist- ance of an able pianist. The act went over with a crash. Gold and Lawrence, two Juvenile prodigies, came next with some good songs, and pleased. The Albert Trio have a very elever com- edy act. All the members of the act work with plenty of "ginger, - ' and they went over nicely. From burlesque came Jos. K. Watson, a Jewish comedian, with some brand new talk and some very good parodies. He took sev- eral bows. "When Women Rule" is "some" suffragette act It is full of comedy and had the house laughing from start to finish. Harry Boehm, of Jos. W. Stem & Co., tang "Some Boy," with slides and got a big hand. Beymour. EIGHTY-SIXTH STREET. (RODEET A. MAO.■», MOB.) The house played to capacity on Monday evening, and had a well selected program. Juggling Miller has a very neat and novel act nnd does some good stunts. He pleased, Ethel Golden. Here Is a novelty. Miss Golden sings choruses of the popular songs of the day and has the chorus slides flashed on the screen for everyone to join In sing- ing. She has a song review of ner own, and was well liked. Leroy and Rome are both clever dancers, and if they cut out thdr dialogue entirely they would go over a great deal better. Teddy Hardcastle and company, in a sketch called "The Catspaw," have an act that will meet with approval In any house. Mr. Hardcastle has with him a cast of clever people, including Marina Dclgado, Theodore Fairbanks and James Bevlns. Fred Hilderbrandt, with songs and funny talk, had them holding tbdr sides wben he left the stage. His Impersonation of Eddie Leonard is Immense The Dolly Sisters put over some good songs, and the young lady playing the violin rendered some very excellent selections on the Instrument. They went over nicely. The Four Everetts have a novelty acro- batic act somewhat different from others, and took several curtain calls. The Ylvaphone, an English Invention, was introduced here on Monday, snd proved a success. It put over singing and talking picture* Seymour. Adolf PUliipp Taeatre.—Manager Phil- lpp's revival of "Alma, Wo Wohnat DuT" has proved a good move on the part of Mr. Phlllpp, as this piece seems to have lost none of Its popularity. Judging from the ca- pacity business vriilrh rules at this cozy bouse. Lleschen Schumann, wbo was brought to th» country from Hanover, Germany, to play Alma, his become quite a favorite. The cast Includes: Else Hanser, Haunt Brook- matin, Gustav Bartholin, Oscar Knioger, Otto Meyer, Louis Koch, Dora Ilregowslin, Ernst Naumasn, MJIn. Rcny, Marie Derinl, F.mll Bcrta, Miss Schumann and'Mr. Phlllpp. Paul Phlllpp is managing the theatre, and Milton Harris is press representative. Academy (Snin'l F. Kingston, mgr.) — The second week of stock began April 28. "Checkers" is this week's attraction, with Theodore Friebus and Pristine Knowles In the leading roles. Loew's Avenue B (S. N. Kunn, mgr.)— Vaudeville and motion pictures. Comedy (Albert Kaufman, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Foarteentm Slrert (JT Wesley Rosen- quest, mgr.)— Vaudeville and motion pic- tures. Miner's Eiahth Avenae (E. t>. Miner, mgr.)—This house closed for the season Sat- urday, April 20. McKay and Cantwell just slowly romped along with their refined singing, talking and etanring bit, which was more than appre- ciated. "The Girl from the Golden Gate," Basel Bess Lsugenour, the first girl to swim the Golden Gate, San franclsco, has a aOlty acquatlc act which Scored. The ruining water finale was somewhat of a tcnsatlSB, and proved to be a winner. Jonathan, the clay modeler, closed the bin. 1___J. OUo ' UNION SQUARE («. r. BOSSM, MOB.) The show at the Square for the current week contains all of the variety essentials, running from plastic posing to melodrama. ' Sylvia opens with a pleasing sight act, con- sisting of s series of nine or ten human statuary reproductions. 8he was well re- ceived considering the early position she held. Joseph Herbert Jr. snd Lillian Goldsmith present several comedy vocal numbers, clos- ing with a pantomime dance, entitled "The Siren." Florence Thorpe offers a repertoire of ballads and high class songs. Leroy, Wilson and Tom, started the laughs agoing, with a great routine of knockabout acrobatic foolery. (See New Acts for the above four acts). Geo. Whiting and Sadie Burt sing their songs In* their own Inimitable manner. They are In a class by themselves, unapproachable In their peculiar style. Austin Webb and company play their tense little drama In one act, entitled "My Friend." It Is a gripping affair, and holds the onlooker spellbound. It contains the proper Interest and punch for vaudeville. Pat Rooney and Marion Bent were next. Pat danced, as only Pat can dance. Marlon Bent was the same nice looking clever girl as of yore. They made their usual hit Franklyn Ardcll and company present a riotous laughing affair, called "The Suffra- gette." it is a political satire on woman's rights. "Marty Hogan's Win," a little play in- troducing two clever boxers and a ring scene, finished the vaudeville portion of the enter- tainment (See New Acts.I The talking pictures offered "The Head- strongs," a sketch formerly used by the Spoonors lu vaudeville, and an Irish singing sketch, which held the entire audience in until the last word bad been spoken. Busi- ness good. Harry. "THE AMAZONS." Empire (Chas. Frohman, mgr.)—Featur- ing BlUle Burke, this Plnoro comedy wa.i revived April 28 by Charles Frohman, with an excellent company, cast as follows: Barrlngtom Shelley Hull Galfred Ferdinand Gottschalk Andre Fritz Williams The Rev. Roger Mlnchln Morton 8e!teu Fltton Thomas Reynolds Youatt Arthur Fitzgerald Orts Ilarrelt Parker Miriam Annie Esmond Lady Noelluo Ilelturbet Miriam Clements Lady Wllhclmlna Belturbet.. .Dorothy Lane Lady Thomasln Belturbet HlllJo Rurko "Bergeanrt" Shuter Lorenn Atwood Miss Burke, ns "Tommy," the girl brought up ns a boy, was nntvely sweet and daBlied off the bright sayings In ber own manner. Quite s hit was Miriam Clements as the eldest "boy" who, through, a mannish esca- pade, found herself to be a real woman by falling In love with her cousin. Dorothy Lane, ns "Willy," was also a sweet little boy, Annie Esmond, as the marchioness, anil Lorcna Atwood, as the "Sergeant," were nicely cast. Shelley Hull was a capital Viscount Lit- terly; Ferdinand Gottschalk well ployed the Earl of Tweenwaycs, and Fritz Williams, as the volcanic Frenchman, contributed a Que bit of character work. The work of the other characters fitted In nicely. The engagement Is for four weeks only. t Proctor'. r'lf»r-el*hth Street (John Buck mgr.)—''Usual good business" In kept in type from week to week for this cosy vaudevlUe and picture palace. Manager Back has been offering corking entertain- ments, and another big double Dill Is hero this week. Opening Monday, April 28. for the first half were: Leandcr and Mark, com- edy arret)-its: Paula Reeves, a dainty ting- ing comedienne: the Artlttle Trio, Frank Muyne and company. In "The Third De- gree;" Ell Dawson, in a "nut" monologue, and the Five Veteran Hoys In lllue. For the final three days are: Alexander. K.tlgbt and Dean, May Sutherland, Fitzgerald and Udell, "The Tourists," and Alilo and MtteaefL Leew/'e Delaacer Street (Bernard Frank, mgr.)-—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Broadway.—Motion pictures. Keener'* Third Aveaae (Ed. J. Me- Mnhon, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pic- lures. Grand Street (llirry Bcekman, mgr.)— Vaudeville and motion pidarts. Savoy (Rosenberg Hroa., nigra.)—Motion pictures In which leading stars appear Is the attraction at this house. Manhattan (Walter Yesavr, mgr.)—first ren motion pictures are shown here. Unleroe |K. U Weill, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Circle.—Vaudeville and pictures. GREELEY SQUARE. (JULIl'S BSRNSTG1N, MCllt.) For April 24-20 a fair bill aa presented, with the comedy bunched. The Stila Brothers, lu gladiator's garb, performed several balancing feats on the ground and used the rings (or the rest of their work, in which their wonderful mus- cular development was used, in hand, head and teeth work they excel, ahowlog several one arm twists and suspensions with trapete and other apparatus. Chester and Jones opened with "Down In Dear Old New Orleans," and then fell to dancing with a vengeance. The taller of the two did some funny moves. He should use his comedy talent, aa with his funny faces this would be aa easy conquest. Their double dancing was alto well liked. Dowses and (iorm ■«. a singing couple, put on some high class vocal selections, opening with "Believe Me, If All Those tin- desrlnpr Young Charms." Mr. Downo* sang "Old Bltck Joe:" the lady contributed "My nero," In ctever style. They gnre n splen- did operatic duet and encored with "By Old Kentucky Home" to a big hit. The Venetian Four three violinists and a htrpls* offered a pleasing repertoire, and the solos on violin as well as on tbe harp were w.'ll appreciated. "Tbe Rosary," by tbo quartette, earned them three bows tnd an encore. Donohue and Stewart, ns the almost in- visible bellboy and tbe girl In trousers, got going well from tbe start. The Umber legs of Mr. Donohue played a funny part, and Miss Stewart clowned the part in fetching manner, being right there wfth the get-bsckt. A double dunce was their parting laugh- maker. • Kendall, Nichols and company produced their sketch. In which a woman, blackmailed by a former lover, la prevented from com- mitting suicide by a burglar, wbo foils tbo blacknulliDg villain and forces htm to give up the "letter." The villain Is of tbe slangy, thoroughly human type, and the vil- lain, although In evening drets, also used a vernacular of that sort The woman was convincing. Block, Humes and Thomas sang "Good Old Days" together, and one of them soloed with "Good-Bye, Boys." Then came "Ob. You flllveiy Bells," "Great Big Blue Eyed Baby." "f Got the Rock" waa a single Italian dialect bit, and "Last Night" an- other. Their burlesque on "11 Trovatore" went over nicely. Walsh and Dillon, as the Sergeant and the Jew Policeman, closely followed tbe tines of another team using the fireman's uniform. They tell department Jokes, and a line of talk about a horso called "I Don't Know." The sergeant sings "When I Lost You," and the Jew follows with a parody. Another parody on "Tbe Lonesome Pine," and one on the "Mellow Melody" completed tbe act. They are both good singers. The plcturea were: 'The Thwarted riot," rathe; "Tbo Man from the West," "The Secret Marriage," "A Slight Mistake" and "Bunahlne .Sue. ' "The Trait of the Lonesome Pine" with Il- lustrations, was sung by a young lady. SCENERY THEATRES AND PRODUCTIONS, VAUDEVILLE ACTS EQUIPPED (few and Second Hand Scenery In Stock MURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO MURRAY HILL THKATRK, N. Y. WALTItll 3IAXKY,Mgr. Tcl.asSDMur. inn. JEFFERSON. (L BBBNaTIIlf, MOB.) There was an entertaining program of eight vaudeville toaturct at the Jeffetton for the latter half of week of April 10. Joggling Miller opened the proceeding! with a novelty juggling routine. Ho baa an act of merit. Jack and Elsie Haseltnn next appeared, with a pleasing medley ot songs, talk and comedy, all well rendered, Henley and Dunwold presented a protean j.kotcli. entitled "After Years," They each showed a marked talent for characterisa- tion In their portrayal of several widely different roles, hut a new vehicle for tbelr talents should be immediately secured, as the present offering Is talky, poor in con- struction, and, lu fact, utterly Impossible. Tbe Voiles Bergcre Trio consisted of two likely looking chaps, who opened with a double banjo number, and a young lady be- comingly attired, who put over several rtggy songs, all of which were well received. A popular selection should be substituted for the one now used ss a 'cello solo, snd brighter talk inserted Into the business of the closing song. It Is a very pleasing act, which will become better with playing. Colo and Warner, Germaa comedians, pre- sented a ture-flro routine of talk, punctuated with plenty ot laughs. Tbe Fourteenth Streoters Just ate up the "want ads" read from tbe newspapers. It Isn't what you do, but how you do It Tiio Ollva Trio, of Italian street singers and musicians, appeared first en one. In character costume, which opening rnulit be easily dispensed with, as It gets them nothing. The trio consisting or two men and a woman, when they get to the full BtuL'i; portion of tutir act, shows an Inter- esting and finely staged operatic singing number. Several legitimate laughs were se- cured by the baritone of tho trio, who Is a big, roimst chap. Ho lings with great strenuoslty. Fassie and company proved to be4 young lady In* an abbreviated, spangled dress, who showed difficult feats of equilibrium, bal- ancing on hands and head In turn on top of an elevated revolving dais. At the finish a drop of New York Harbor is displayed, with tbo Statue of Liberty In tho foreground, with tho young lady perilously balanced on tho top. A fox terrier docs a stunt or two iu lielween tricks. John 8. King and company offered flearl Allen's quick action skit, entitled "The Trav- eling Man." it wears well, with lis Illus- trated laugh producing dialogue, which Is baociled exceedingly well by Mr. King nnd his capable associates. A regular vaudevlUe number, which Is always a welcome visitor. notion pictures from the Vltagrapb, Ka- leni and Edison studios were also presented. Business good. Harry Y0RKV1LLE. (F.UaKNH 11KIEBS, MOB.) -The bill for the last half of the week was a very good one and pleased. Mario and Trcvitl opened tbe show, and snng some operatic selections In a very high class manner. They have very neat ward- robe, and pleased. Ida Hose rendered some numbers on tbe piano accordion and, believe me, she cer- tainly knows how to play tbo instrument. Miss Hose went very big, Dean and Price put over some clever sing- ing and talking In tbelr usual manner, and drew plenty of laughs from tbe audience. Tho Clipper B'.itcttu snre are some singers, They put over some very good comedy In a real good manner, and the delivery ot their songs Is Immense. Tho act is one that can go over on any bill. Mncy's Models won their usual recognition. Helblnl and Royer rendered their Juggling and acrobatic dancing act, and pleased. aWBtsar, ■ i Herald Square (M. Rothschild, mgr,)— nualnc*i here la excellent First run pic- ture* are shown. OlywB>*e (Mnurlre Krina. mgr.) — Merrv Whirl Burlemurrt. this week, will close tht season'of this house. PROCTOR'S TWENTY-TfflRD ST. (WILLIAM A. JIATTUBWS, UUR. ) There has been a ring of "big business" about thlt bouse for the past month, but the rapacity audiences that filled It at every performance last week made It necessary to make "ground rules" That baseball bug la beginning to take hold, to "ground rulet" Is quite proper. Manager Matthews had his hands full trying to "abide by the law" In the respect of keeping hit patrons from tax- ing tbe capacity of the houso too strenuously. The bill for tbo second half of tho week, opening Thursday, April 24, found Leandcr mid Mnck lu No, 1 position. Leandcr and Mack, two young fellows, bill and dress their act at "The Policemen." Can't say why, for they'd do much better nslng differ- ent costumes to display their line tumbling ability. They are too agile (or "arms of tho law." One of the boyt offers too much com- edy, nnd It bordered perilously near tiresome. Kli Hawsou suffered for a moment lu tbe following position, but Ell Is squirrel food enough lo satisfy the most straight-faced party, and when be did get going we lost control of tbe "car," and said Eli chugged away to a merry finish. He works tbe typical college boy part, and conversed enough on education, sang two or three songs, and was voted a plesalng "nut." Then Mermaids and ber "At the Seashore" melange of singing and diving provod a trtat of the bill, Mermnlda has surrounded herself with a bunch of pretty and shapely water nymphs, and the act went splendidly. It Is more fully reviewed on our New Acts pnio in thlt Issue. On this evening the diving contests for ladies was on tap. A Miss Agnes (ianxer was the only girl ambitious en "ugh to comneto for the silver loving cup offered by F. V. Proctor, and she proved a ca;>nblc wator nymph In a series of fancy dives, while Mermaids penciled Judgment, Conboy and company offered a comedy sketch, entitled "The Claim Agent," in which A decidedly pretty girl appropriates herself as the victim of a railroad accident in an attempt to clean up a few eaty dollars. She figures it a more prosperous business tbau shooting scrota the liath In a cheap res- taurant, but andt that foiling tho railway company's agent is not as eaty at antici- pated. She Is visited In ber apartment first by a lawyer, then a sympathetic Irish "fe- male," and finally by the claim agent of the road. Mr. Conboy acted all of tho three latter roles, and did so well that he had his audience guessing a bit. Ho was given lino aid by his pretty pnrtner, and the act proved to be one of the blggett laugh getters tbnt has been seen hero in a long time. Tlllkoa and Wado gave us just enough of minstrelsy to malntalu the audience's good humor. They are a couple of black face comedians who get awny from the usual run of this type of act and, wltb the addition of musical offerings, with Hip aid of a banjo and a "home-made'' siring Instrument, they did very well. Taylor ami Brown, a man and a woman, show pronounced "class" In "The Travel- lag Salesman's Kllrtntlon." Opening in one, before their own drop, showing the exterior view of a railway depot. Mr. Taylor sings a number and Is then Joined by charming Mlsa Drown. A klttul of comedy exchange patter, and then Mils Hrown cleverly im- personated Anna Held end Kay Tcmpleton, singing "Kiss, Kiss. Kiss" and "Mnry." It got tbo necessary results. They closed big with an "At b Picture Show" tkltlct, seated en tho sample suitcase before nn M. P. screen using part of a picture to help out tbelr "klta mo kid" business. It went well under the toot, and we are Justified In repeating that Tnylor and Hrown's "Traveling Salesman" has guaranteed goods. Tbey display good Wardrobe and mndo two changes. Chester and Chester' (man and woman) closed the hill, presenting a well written rural comedy skit, It sparkles with laugh material. The comedy comes fast and Is good, and with appropriate staging tbe act went over to a solid hit. Manager Hilly Matthews has made an- other Improvement here besides nn entire new orchestra. It Is a new boxed screen for tbowlag the Klnemaeolor plcturea. It was commented on favorably by the patrnnt. Friday evening, 20 found eight male com- Kitltnrs for 'ho silver cup at the finish of crmalda's act. It was a close race for stellar honors between Prank Qoggln and V. II. Htenke, and Mermnlda showed she "knew" when she awarded the handsome FTl/e to Mr. dflggln, whose perfect take-offs mm the board and tbe gracefulness wit which he slipped Into tho water made hh shade his nearest rival, flecond price, a, appropriately engraved gold medal, went to Mr. rttenke. The presentations were made after the act's Saturday evening show, pre- ceded by an appropriate speech by Manager Matthews, Among the motion picture subjects were Klnerancolor's "Fenthertop" snd "Music by Proxy," Iflsssnay'H "llroncho Illlly'H Reason," and Sellg*! "Arabia, the Equine Detective." Toi. "HAID m GERMANY/' vYetlaek's The Mask and Wig Club of tbo University of Pennsylvania presented Mali In Ocrmanu, a musical comedy, by Darrell II. Smith, Edwin M. Lavlno and Charles Gilpin, at this theatre Saturday afternoon, April 20, wltb this cast; Oeneral Weber D. K, Borer Frederick Weber J. II. French Dr. Kmlle Montalne J. II. MoFadden Jr. Vadka Rudavatkawltch II. B. Heath Lyrtla.... ,..,, II. O. Morris Clarice D. A. Hogsn Hani Stick ■ W. T. Towntlcy Fritt T. It. Merrill Herbert Sterling C, II. Bsnnard Jr. Gladys Sterling Thomas Hart A Chauffeur ...O. II. Winner Hultla W. M. Wright The manner In which the Mask and Wig Club of tbo University of Pennsylvania of. fered "Maid In Germany" at this houso last Saturday afternoot won a very favorable verdict of the attending audience. There was enough plot to the comedy to deeply Interest, and an abundance of catchy music. There were commendable dancing specialties, and, In fact, the wholo performance by the college boys was splendid J. II. McKaddon Jr., as a "beauty doctor.K dancsd with remarkable grace and got his fun "over" llko a professional. R. C. Morris, aa the maiden Lydls, was a blonde beauty and tho cast's strongest singing favorite. B. it. Heath and D. A. Uogan alto did ex- cellent work. It was the twenty-fifth anniversary pro- duction of tho Mask and Wis Club, snd (hey may be proud of their "Mild In Germany" offering. i t Sew York.—Vaudeville and motion pic- Murray Mill (Fred Wnldmnnn, mgr.)— aolety Wrh thlt week. (Continued on page is.J ■•:<■■■ ".:.. f.-rv ir I* 6 J* > 1 I ■>