The New York Clipper (May 1913)

THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. May 10 HARRY VON TILZER'S MOIVIEI-IRUIM HITS -UNA CAVALIERI'S SENSATIONAL HIGH-CLASS BALLAD HIT. LAST NIGHT was the END of the WORLD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BALLAD IN YEARS. PUBLISHED. IN FIVE KEYS. ALSO AS BASS SOLQ Ol/ftir-RtiOGMAM' 1 14Z THE GREAT COMEDY MARCH SONG HIT GOOD-BYE, BOYS THIS IS A RIOT. LOTS OF, COMEDY VERSES, GREAT FEMALE VERSION THE ONLY REAL IRISH BALLAD HIT ON—THE MARKET A LITTLE BUNCH OF SHAMROCKS BESSIE WYNN, SAYS IT'S THE BIGGEST BALLAD HIT SHE EVER HAD I'D DO AS MUCH FOR YOU SOME MORE REAL HITS ROW, ROW, ROW THE GREEN GRASS GREW ALL AROUND HARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUB. CO., 125 W. 43d St., IM. Y. City CHICAGO^ OFFICE': Grind Oper* Houit Building •• —ROCCO-VOCCO.. Manager VALDARE'S LETTER. After a tour wliicli began at Honolulu, In February, 1010, extending through Australia, New Zealand, Java, India, 81am, Cocbln- I'blna, Philippine Islands, China proper and Jupan, James Valdare and Gertrude Varna are returning to America In Ma; of this year. The trip has been highly profitable, and health all that could be desired. Theat- rical condition! In all tbe above countries la In an excellent state, and particularly with the vaudeville and picture houses; the latter are everywhere, and Judging from present conditions tbe picture show U doing wonders for the natives In the Pacific sod Far Eastern countries. Since leaving Australia, In July, 1012, we visited Java, where we found in all tbe prin- cipal towns, first class picture shows showing the very latest programs. Many of tbe For i.'ust houses are huge affairs, some holding over three thousand, and made of bamboo and matting. The cheaper price seats are only long forms ex- tending the entire width of the building. Mo matter bow many attend the performance there's always room for more, and on Bun- days and holidays three performances are given, always to capacity. In Java the government taxes all amuse- ments ten per cent of the gross receipts. Shis, of course, la added to tbe advertised 8rice of admission, and la paid by tbe public. "he amount derived from this source Is turned over to the hospitals. iMet Hamilton's Great Eastern Circus, and Bysack's Indian Circus in Java. Both were doing splendid business, and as there was no sickness in the country the authorities al- lowed them to visit many of tbe smaller tuwue, where there are teeming crowds, who, in many places, had never seen a c'.rcua be- fore. Alt shows in Java have to get a permit from tho local authorities before giving a performance, and should any akkness break out they shut down the show, and that ends it Sanitary conditions have Improved so, In the last few yearn, that any outbreak of con- tagious disease Is soon got In hand by tbe authorities, and traveling in these parts Is now much safer than when tho writer waa here a few years ago. The hotels, railways and steamship linesTiave all greatly improved and what waa a hardship years ago. when traveling, is now a pleasure. In tact, it is so much of a pleasure, end there are so many tourists traveling at ell times that it is very dim cult to get accommodations, at times, either In hotel* or on some of tbe liners. Many of tho shipping companies who Santed reductions to show folks have cut at privilege out (also hotels), end expenses in the Iter East and India have increased one-third in tbe past nine years. This is my third trip, and as 1 have always brought our own company, so I know. On this trip I bave visited many new places, and in several of tho towns we were tho first theatrical company to ever show there. Of coarse we got good accounts of the particu- lar towns io were not taking a groat risk. My opinion Is, that any novelty that appeals alike to the natives and tho Buropoan and can be played In conjunction with local pic- ture proprietors (as these are tho only houses in tbe majority of towns where the natives and Chlneso will attend), they will, without doubt prove very profitable, and a more in- teresting trip cannot be imagined. Wo were fortunate enough to spend Christ- mas and New Years In Manila. It is sure the "Pearl of tbe Orient," and better Bhow- goers are not to be found In all tbe Orient or India. The l'hlllpplno lelaudB are enjoy- ing tbe most prosperous times since the American occupation. Crops aro abovo tho average and money 1b plentiful. Therefore all companies 1 met there were doing good business. Kerrls-Hartman Musical Comedy Co., Hughes Musical Comedy Co., Norwoods, hyp- notists ; Allen Wllkle English Dramatic Co., and an English Costume Comedy Co., called "Tbe Court Cards," were the attractions dur- ing tbe three months wo spent In tbo Phlllp- Slnes. All were well supported and bad a ellghtful time. The Hughes Co. went to Australia In Feb- ruary, anil are due for a return tour of the Far East in July. The Norwoods are also returning to Australia. Manila has more picture houses, I think, than any town of its sice In tho world. A few of the houses are doing fair business, and a great number aro not When a vaude- ville act happens along tho picture business takes on a fresh leaso of lite. If tho act catches on. Bert Fist, of the original team of Sharp and Flat, has sottled In Manila for good. Sam ltowley, comedian, passed through en route from China to Australia, and filled In a month very nicely. The Howard Sisters were playing at the Majestic Theatre wben it was completely de- stroyed by fire. Tbe girls lost all their stage gear. One week later they were given a ♦050 benefit, and are now touring tbe prov- inces of the islands, doing finely. It would not surprise me were they to remain in tbe Philippines for many months longer. Ramos' Victoria and Stephens' Bijou, In Iloog Kong, are both playing pictures and vaudeville acts brought from Australia. Ramos' Theatre and Hertzburg's Apollo. Shanghai, are also running pictures and vaudeville, and in both towns these houses aro doing satisfactory business. Tbe May Roberts Comedy and Dramatic Co. was playing at the Astor Hall, Shanghai, 'ibis la a real clever crowd and they made a big hit in that town. Saw two of their pieces, and they were very creditable Indeed. Shanghai is called the Paris of the Far East, it Is a very busy place, having a European population of 20,000, composed of all nationalities, and a very lively bunch they make. Of course, there are vast num- bers of Chinese and Japanese, all having their different styles of amusements and clubs. Gambling b not nliowed and, after many years of strenuous work on the part of the foreign police, they appear to have checked it as far as the visitor can see. But to stop tbe Chinaman from gambling and smoking opium, I am afraid, will take an awful lot of careful watching on the part of any body of police, and particularly the kind one meets In tbe Far East We did not visit any other part of China as the conditions are not favorable on ac- count of the country bavins no money. This, also, Is tbe complaint In Shanghai and Hong Kong. If tbe foreign powers can settle on tho loan to China and the money comes for- ward soon enough, it is sure to be a bappy hunting ground for amusements, as they are a great race for pleasure it they can get the "necessary." Show business is not too promising in this country (Japan), as money also is very scarce; besides, the better class are In mourn- ing for the late emperor, The country is alive with picture shows, and a strange part to me is that they are all collected in one spot or street, wblcb Is known as Theatre Street. They are lined up like side shows on the fair grounds at home. Have seen several Japanese vaudeville shows. We bad to take our shoes oft before entering any of the theatres. This is the custom with Euro- Seans as well as natives (I mean in the apnncBe theatres and tea houses). Your shoes aro checked and you are given a mat to Bquat on. Tbe acts I saw were about as crude as can be imagined. A living act in particular was as funny as anything could possibly be. Of course, this was not the in- tention of tbe performers, but wbo tbey tried to copy I can't imagine. Magic Is their favorite act, but that also is very crude; in fact, I have never seen anything worse. I guess all the good Jap troupes are in America and Europe. Prices of admission are very tow, two and one-half, five, and seven and one-half cents being the average in the picture houses. Of courBo some have places lor Europeans, and the prices rnngo from fifteen to twenty-five cents. Smoking Is allowed in all parts of the house, as It Is in every picture and vaude- ville house In all the Far East Japan la very pretty, and exceptionally clean. Tho pcoplo are very courteous, and taken altogether it Is far and away the most Interesting country in tho Orient We expect to return this Fall to the Far East If we can land any novelties In tbe United States, Will spend the Summer with our folks in Omaha and St Louis. With all good wishes to the staff, and your many readers, 1 remain, yours truly, James Vaidakb, Valdare's Cycling Co. HACICENSACK'S LYRIC. The Lyric Theatre, at Hackensack, N. J., Is now nearing completion and will open some time In June. The Renner Estate Is building the bouse, and the Renner & Otis Theatrical Company are tbe leasees and managers. Tbe seating capacity will be 2,200; stage 84, opening by 22, and 80 feet to the rigging loft The Ruete Scenic Studio Is furnishing tbe scenic outfit. No special policy bas been decided upon as yet. • «» HAMMERSTI1IN TAKES TITLE. Osear Hammersteln took title to his new opera house site, Lexington Avenue. Fiftieth to Fifty-flist Streets. New York, April 30. He will try to complete the structure by December, although his contract gives him until May 1. 1014. As part of the deal lie save a mortgage of $100,000, covering his Manhattan Opera House on West Tnlrty- fourtb Street, to Harris and Maurice Man- delbaum and L. S. and A. M. Blng. HISS D. CASSINELLI, of the Basaaar forces. Piibmie LocKHAnr, one of the former dainty Lockhart Slaters, continues to make 'em recall her In her "some" single act Co- lumbus, 0., boasts of having Phemle for a native. The Three Pendleton SlSTsaa terp- slchored at Keith's Hippodrome, In Portland, Me., last week. Tbe girls are in for another tour of the big time. _ ___ Helen Pmmrosu Is "some" Da fry d II co- medienne with a corking good voice. Be- sides doing the "dip" stuff Helen la a live wire In getting a song over. TO D'S TI PS, How'rb yer nlttln'? It iiappunkd en Twenty-third Street one evening recently. Someone opened fire by suggesting "it" was "in the main," others Imagined the Hudson oozing down over our busy burgh, and all sorts of alarming rumors were wafted on the breeze until a noble- browed youth, pulled his Ingersoll. It said nine o'clock, the throng disbursed sheepishly, for they realized It was only Mermnlda and her diving girlies splashing delightfully through their "last show" of "At tat Sea- shore," at Proctor's Twenty-third Street The- atre. Jules Rom Is smiling these Spring days. Jules may smile, for be recently launched a new miniature musical comedy act, "The Cloak iModels," over the Proctor time. Glad- stone and Talmadge and Charlie Blake are cavorting In the principal roles, add they are sweetly assisted by eight charming girlies. It carries "form," with o heap of special scenery and catchy Bong numbers. Hdstliho Billy Matthews, of Proctor's Twenty-third Street bouse, won first choice on Klnemacolor's big two reel feature picture, "Tested «>y Fire," for the latter half of last week. He had "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" on as a special treat for his patrons for tbe first three days of this week. Tremendous business here is making both of the F. F.'s smile broader than ever. "Wa'ra All Little Ndts Toobthsb," by Ell Daweoii. Rosa Da Youno, that classy singing come- dienne, gets more meat out of a song than the average girl "single." Rose is flirting outrageously with the "big time." On Proc- tor's split weeks at present Chaki.ib Bakes, manager and producer of food things variety-like, slipped over a new Ig plantation ecenlc at the National last Wednesday night at a trial. The dozen darkles composing the company just cleaned up with their singing and dancing, grabbed ten curtain calls and, in turn, Joe Schenck grabbed the act to play the Grand Street the very next day. Charlie has a brand new sister act coming in this week from, the West A couple of "wonder dancers" they are said to be. The Keillt Bsotbbzb copped a contract after showing their goods at a recent Friday morning trial at Proctor's Fifth Avenue. Salvia Da Fbankie, who just reaped suc- cess out of the Coddle Swlf ton role in "Tbe Girl of My Dreams" this season, dropped In for a call May 1. Sylvia shopped New York all the way through, and caught a rattler for Chicago, Tuesday, e. Some engagements there and then a nice sweet rest at home In South Bend, Ind. Edwabd Obnstkin, manager of the Wads- worth Theatre, up on Washington Heights, Is doing wonderful business with his excel- lent stock company, Eddie, who Is known as the "Hammersteln of Washington Heights," caused a furor of excitement among the fe- male social set up there on the hill recently, by "the wearing of a new green Kelly." Beth Stone showed Clnclnnatlans some classy dancing last week, at the Empress Theatre there. "And company" Is Beth's entire trilling. Floebncb RiTTBtmousu closed her en- gagement as leading lady of the Wadsworth Players, at the Wadsworth Theatre, up on One Hundred and Eighty-first Street, Satur- Jay night. May 8. Miss Rlttenbouse will x In stock at Hamilton, Ont, Can., for the Summer. Buna Francis and her whirling Arabs, ire working the Empress theatres Jutt now. No others Just .Ike Emma's act Taxlob and Brown, in their "Flirtation" act, are cleaning up the solid hits over the Proctor time. As good as they come, this couple. Fued. V. Bowebs never falls to cop off a sparkling hit. He Just cashed In all the ap- plause In bis "Mammoth Song Review" at the Twenty-third Street recently. Tru Mblnottb Si8Tr.ES are doing finely without a man. The girls are not suffra- gettes, but get all their "rights" when It comes to making good. Working the West at present Cokboi's "Claim. Agent" Is es chuck full of humorous lines as anything that has made 'em giggle around here for some time. Conboy has a graceful and pretty female partner, and they work every other line Into a laugh. It's built for tbe "best" Elsie Burt, a classic dancer, was among the "tryouts" at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, April 25. Elsie hadn't taken half a dozen steps towards a contract when her piano lady Hopped badly, and Elsie decided to wait till May 2, but sad to relate she didn't "show." Dirbctobs Boss and Cbandall, of the Klnemacolor Co., made a trip to Proctor's Twenty-tblrd Street one of the recent balmy evenings to Inspect Manager Matthew's im- proved screen for showing the natural color subjects. They congratulated It highly, Lost— one day last week—twenty weeks over the big time. Bat we're still "eating up" big. AsTHtm McWatters and Gbacb Tison have sailed themselves away from this villa to fill engagements across the pond In Johnny Bull territory. McConnbll and Lockhart are doing nicely out through Ohio, Working steady— "nuf sed 1" "Thinking of signing over the matri- monial time for life' It Is chirped of Mabel Auleton, of the "Madame Sherry" Co. Is he a lord, a duke or a ball player, Mabel? John Buck cent "a musician of odd In- struments" down to the Friday morning try- outs, May 2. Oul, out, John, have pity on ns poor "ginks" who Inhale those Fifth Avenue ones every fish day. 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