The New York Clipper (May 1913)

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May 17 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. ^FTLLlfOPTovTN UtTlll. Another Ballad Trturioh bu"ihe. u/5£l S ;■*■<: That Novelty -Rag ;Nit MELIND/VS WEDDING DAV ''Business'jAplenty ,., *•¥&$&» , b S^ YO u CHICAGO" ^67 CtARK STREET^ ::: feist :.., J34 WEST 37™ STREET. ^NEW VORI The Wonder of Ail- AT THE YIDDISHER BALL they How! for More 1 ./ill Dillon's Bieeest of Bie Novelty Son 8 Hits ^KEEPVOURiYyNMIMfiJikffil^^ •<^>J\iJLtlJlw*\ittr-i(itlUl\'VtV\'('ilfW<rtrf /J '- u *'' Z * t ' t *'' J ^ < ' ( W (ti 1 «<««««• • ■mt"-*"" 1 ' > , ^jff^ rwVm.HKll^///' -dill, AUSTRALIAN LETTER, Sidnbv, April 3. Hn MuiiaTT'a (J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.)—Tha extnvsganai, "Pom Id Roots," Is a pantomime bright and sparkling from beginning to end. Enor- mous crowds an la attendance nightly. The Bo.val Oorolc Opera do. has surpassed Itself la tbls spectacular ahow. It la fall of catchy songs, wlttr dialogue and amart sayings, and the color- ing of tie scenery Is above reproach. The trsns- fonttitloti scenes are calculated to make the ordi- nary spectator dtiiy and taking "Puss in Boots" all through, the feline it well worth a visit. Tiieutkb Royal (J. a Williamson, Ltd.)— "The Sunshine Olrl, ' who baa been gaily Sitt- ing to crowded houses for the paat eight weeka, la now aaylng ou ravoir to Sydney. The "Olrl" baa not worn oat her welcome all the aame, al- though ebe baa had a long sojourn In thia city and her slipper la still twinkling merrily In the ere of the gods nightly. It baa been a shining ahow every second that It faced the Sydney audience*. " Th» Cbitbbion (J. 0. WWlatnson, Ltd.)—"Tha Fortune Huuter," which U now running In ita fourth week, la ttlll drawing capacity bouses. Tha following artltta are in tie caat: Fred. Nlblo. Robert Oretg, Cyril French, Lawrence Herdlnge. Lowden Adams, David Jefferson, W. H. Wallace Edwin Leater, Sydney L. Smith, Eoy L. Royee, Ronald By rim, Fred. Cambourne, Arthur Olyno, Marlon Dona, Beatrice Bolloway and Josephine Oohan. I.abt night the doom of the Theatre Royal were thrown open to welcome the ever popular "The Belle of Now York." The company la above aus- plclon regarding excellence, and the "Belle" re- ceived an ovation from a crowded house, Tnn Adeu'hi (George Marlow, Ltd.)—Thla noute la rapidly becoming recognised aa the home of high claaa melodrama, and In staging "From Convent to Throne" the management rlaka very little regarding lta reputation. The piece la a Stirring and picturesque interpretation of great human Interest, and la splendidly acted. Tua Palaub (Direction, Allan Hamilton).— "Dr. Wake's Patient" la attracting nightly a good alaed audience. It la a classical drama which haa stood the teat of many years, and when one cornea to conalder the present cast the conclusion muat be arrived at that seldom hat a more able company of atari been collected to pre- sent tbe prodnctlon. The caat Includes: George Tltheradge, Arlhnr Btyan, H. B. Roberts, Harry Pllmmer, Byd. Stirling, Mra. Brough, Beatrice Day, Lltelte Parkee and Pauline Latham. Till Lima TniATaa la the name of a coay and comfortable home of comedy lately opened In Oaatlereagh Btreet, Sydney, Ita proprietors being tbe well known reputable actor, Hugh 0. Buckler and bla wife, Violet Paget Tbe playhouse, tho play and the playgoers all tended to achieve to the tpontaneoui success which stands to mirk the opening of the Little Theatre with tbe com- edy, "The Man on the Box," two weeka ago tonight. Packed hooeei la the result of thla popular and well acted comedy. St. Jaues Han, (Direction Walter Bentley)— Last night a coatmne and dramatic recital waa given here, by the Walter Bentley Players. A number of humorous iketcbet were produced, also aeenee from "Macbeth," "Aa You Like It' 1 and ••Romeo and Juliet." The recital was the Brst of the monthly performances of 1018. A fsshlon- able attendance waa present. Tub Tivou Tbbatbb (Direction, B. D. Mc- intosh).—Patrona of thla bouse seem to be well pleased with the big program provided by the oo« end only Mcintosh. Crowded houses rule con- tinuously, and this it advanced prices. Mr. Mcintosh argues: "I try my level best to procure the greatest artiste In the vaudeville profession, and I par the highest price to get them, so that If my patrons wish to see high class entertainers they will bare to pay my charges for idmtaslon." Madge Temple, tbe fashion plate of the vaudeville stage, -created a perfect furor. Ber turn constats of four of tbe latest up-to-date songs, and still the crowds clamor for more. Her popularity in- creases nightly. Prince, the concertina king, la always welcome. Le Plaitrleri, lightning sketch landscapes, may be described aa "sweet mem- ories." M. Reynard, In his musical act, with Miss Roeella, tne birplit, met with a well de- served reception. Bury Oonon Clarke and Margaret Dale Owen were again very successful In their sketch, "A House Divided," and Oeorge Bryant. Harold Reeves and K. M. Keon appeared la the American comtdy-mclodTsma, "Stung." Tbe popular Vaudo and Verne, crosstalk cusses; Will Whitburn, Henri French, Kitchen and Foy, Oasslo Wulmer, snd Marie Quentrali, all made good trucks to help i stunning program along. Taylnr and Ar- nold, American ragtime sinning comedians, after a successful tour of Australia and New Zealand, will re-appear next week, na will also Cummlna and Seatram, knockabout comedians from England. Tna ALHiuaaa (Direction J. L. Goodman).— Tbe performance consists of vaudeville and cine- matograph In the evening. The vaudeville artists consist of: Nellie Dracaa. Mattle Jensen, Gladys Conway, tbe Croydona, Bert Desmond and Joaie Johnson. Bnslncsa good. Tin National AurinTiiKiTitB (BrenniD A Ful- ler, Ltd.)—Ben Fuller, managing director, la keeping up the popularity of tbls bouse by his policy of fresh turns and frequent changes. The Fxcellai, two clever young men, have something new to show to the Joggling line. After tbe two men hid worked together for some time, one of them mounts a nickel-plated ladder, and while balancing himself, does some Juggling out of tbe ordinary with twill, pini, kettles, clubs, Jugt, unmbrellia and bislns. The torn waa the beat I have seen, and received well merited applause. Horry Collins, a new coon Impersonator, made good In his longs. Esmeralda, a xylophonlat of some note, played some taking selections. Merlin. comedian and conjurer, Bymau and Alton, Nellie Miner, the Seven Beraldos, Van Cimp, Fred Rtvcnhill, A. J. Black and Maurice Ohenowlth, Matthew and Mack. Kelly and Wilder, M. Her- bert, who hate Just arrived from America, will appear on Saturday night. Tna PaiNoxaa (J. C. Bain, director). — Mr. Biln report! be la perfectly satisfied with his twelve vears of management of various theatres In the Commonwealth States. Ills company com- prises tha following well known artists: May Lewis, serlo; Nellie Kolb, serlo; Lucas and Des- mond. Joe Archer, tbe Rogers Family, Morris, Bbind snd Kitty, Mra. Gale and her daughter, Sidle; the Bright Slaters, Andy Belts, Con Mo- renl, Jim Oraydon, Ljn Turner, Will. Sylvaln and Little Verlle. Nellie JurnsoH O'Kxzra, character actress, fencing mistress and entertainer, from the Ber- tram Flohm School of Kloctulon and Dramatic Art, gave a character and dialect recital at St. James' Hall last night. Tbe program Included a acene from "The Three Musketeers," which cut- mlnotes In I duel. Tbe lady hid a faihlonable audience and waa well received. W1RTB BROS.' CIR0TJ3. Somehow or other there Is always something to attract tbe men, women and children to a circus, and Wind's Is no exception (o the rate. Tbe large Belmore Park la crowded at every per- formance. Several fresh features were Introduced in the program last night. Philip Wlrth gave a meritorious performance with bla well-trained horse, Mancrleff. The Polir bears performed well. new flying feats were performed by the Onduua Troupe. Madame Garcia went through her sen- sational slide and somersault In the automobile The cubs horn to one of the lionesses while the show waa aboard the Msheno comlog from New Zealand to Sydney, having now reached an In- teresting stage, are now on Tlew, und greatly admired by tho visitors. MELBOURNE!. Tin J, 0. Williamson, Ltd. haa three big attractions running at the present time, la thla city. At Her Majesty's, the new Comic Opera Co., In "The Count of Luxembourg;" "Mile- stones," with the Julius Knight Co., at tbe The- atre Royal, and, at the King's Theatre, a special month's season hta been entered upon, and crowded houses ire now nightly greeting Gothe's great masterpiece, "Faust." Tan Pamelas (Lessee, Geo. Marlow, Ltd.)— The sensational drama, "The Monk and the Woman," Is now running In lta seventh week, and going strong. At tub Hippodrome, what Is termed wonder ahow performances are given continuously from 11 a. it. till 11 p. w. There ire midgets of ill sires, giants, freaks of all klndi, and performing fleai. Tin Oraaa House (Direction, B. D. Mcintosh). —Business la always pretty brisk here, the dif- ficulty la to provide room for those who wish to see the ahow. Last night two new arrivals ap- peared, Roile Lloyd and Will. Polmkl, and both made good. The others on the bill are: Tbe Kemba Bros., Mixlnl Bros, and their dog, Bobby; the Patty Frank Troupe of acrobats, Mosettu, Juggler; Welch and Cirbine, Staley and Btrbeck, and Tom Dawaon, comedian. Thi Naw Gaiett. —The attraction here Is Paul Gordon, a marvelous slack wire performer. Ha does almost Impossible feata, and his enuil has not been seen before In Australia. Char'ei King and Virginia Thornton, sketch artists, Just ar- rived from America, made a first appearance and made good. Athii and Collins are perfection, while the Tyrrelli dance themselves Into favor. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND. Holland's Empibb Is the only viuderli.le show In Brisbane. Tbe Royal (Fuller & Brennan's) ■bow having closed down. Theatbi Roial, Rockbunpton. — Tbe Five Olraes. a troupe of clever acrobats; Post Mason's Mafiatmu Company, and a good company of se- lected variety artists, have been doing good busi- ness here tbe post month. niacin a Oaxboll's Piotubi Palaoi at FsxI'h Court, itlll continues to show to thronged houses. ADELAIDE. Tna J. 0. Williamson Dramatic Co., a I the Theatre Royal, Is presenting a series of magni- ficent stage pictures In "Ben-IIur." At tub King's Theatre (Direction. Fnller-Bren- nan, Ltd.)—Scheppi' Circus, and Fred. Currsu, an English comedian, have mads the program highly attractive. Tun Walter Melrose Dramatic Co. have taken possession of the Tlvoll for two weeki. Tub late Harry Rlckirdi having a long lease of the Adelaide Tlvoll, his successor, B. D. Mc- intosh, will commence bis aeaaoo with a new company of Imported variety atari at the end of, or beginning of May. Tuna are about thirty picture ahowi In and around the city, and all report flourishing bla. TASMANIA, BOBABT. SpsMom's FiCTimu, at Bla Majesty's Theatre, are doing enormous business, and the quality of the program Is well up to the standard of this lirm. Other picture shows ire jogging along smoothly. PERTH, WESTBALIA. I. 0. Williamson's Co., It His Majeity'l, have been playing "Fault" tbe put week to good bouses. Vaudeville and pictures it tbe Melrose and Sliaftealiury Theatres) continue to attract large audiences. Also Matnx haa Just left Sydney for Perth, to prepnre for the Carrie Moore leason, whlcb opens ■t Bli Majesty's on Saturday evening, April 12. PICTURE SHOWS* SYBNBY AND SUBURBS. TUB J. D. Williams Co.. Limited.—At the Crystal Palace big crowds have attended the ihow, "Her Heard Desire," a film rich In color- ing, carrying a stirring romantic itory of early ux-dlnval dayi, la the main feature of tbe Salter holiday program. "Ambiiaidor's Daughter" la mother good dramatic, and In the aame bill are alio "Australian Osteite," "Curio Banters," "The War on the Mosquito" and "Why Tight- wood Tina." Next week tbe bill will be featured by the colored star series, "Quality of Nobility." Tna J. D. Williams Co., Limited.—At the Lyric the hcadllner of thla week's bill It "The Shangraun." In whlcb tbe thrills and good things of Dion Boucicault'i fimona play are condensed into three sets of excellent pictorial drama. Tub J. D. Williams Co., Limited.—At the Co- lonial they ire showing "Card Sharpers," a pcwerfully constructed nun-drama with a strong purpose. The plot centres 'round s woman's sac- rifice for ber daughter, whom abe shields from every temptation, although she herself Uvea a very Questionable life. "Eye of the Idol" ind "Fishing River Lampreyi" were ilso screened. Wbst'b. Limited, —As a special Easter attrac- tion • ttsr drimatlc Dim was shown, entitled "The Weiker Vessel." Tbls drama, which Is In- terpreted by leading Parisian artists. Ii not only of Intense dramatic Interest, but is a One atudy of Parisian life, betides Introducing tome magnificent mountain scenery. Mr. West, writing from Lon- don, states that he considers himself lucky to bive secured this admirable specimen of Dim art Spin em's. Limit id —The linguoroui glow of tbe Orient, (be vivid coloring of native trippings, and Hashing splendor of the Imposing military cavalcades were reflected on tbe Lyceum screen during the week, when crowded bouses wntehd Charles Urban's magnificent Klnemacolor presenta- tion of the great Delhi Durbar, originally the nunngotLent screened the picture In four separate sections, but In response to repeated requests de- cided to show the whole of the subject In one completo series. In the lection of tbe progrsm devoted to black and white films, pride of place wst given the Imp Company's 2,000 foot version of Wllkle Collins' novel, "The New Magdalen." The novel, which tint enjoyed ■ wide circle of renders, la said to have accomplished a great deal of good by reason of Its high moral (one and rich human Interest. In Itt new form, the work Is mra to take on a fresh lease of life. Sjs'neeT's fine dim account of the ceremonies at ••Cuiberra"—"The Christening of tbe Capital" — waa nnother Interesting feature of the eaterts>ln- tnent. The Aliiambiia (J. L. Goodman, director).— Pictures and vaudeville. A highly ittractlve pro- gram presented during the week bat crowded tbe appear at tbe Tlvoll In a program of unusual ■Incgth, on Thursday afternoon. April 10. Wibth Binrums. of circus rime, have also taken the matter In bind, and Intend to give an afternoon and evening perforrauoca for the benefit of tbe atranded artists. J. 0. Williamson, managing director of tho J. 0. willlimion, Ltd., left to-day for America on the Ventura. Miib. Coma Da u Rot. lbs great French con- tralto, his juet arrived. Tbls It tha gifted lady's second visit to Australia. Htr Brit visit pro- festionally, tbont two years ago, wai In every way very aucceiiful, but her present visit Ii one purely on plenure bent. Madame explilm to me that the li going to tike a ill months' tour of Australli and New Zealand, and will then pub- lish. In book form, ber experiences. The Inly hit a most charming and delightful personality and speoka in the highest terms of Tub New York Cliitxji. At Tlta Little Theat -e, Sydney, tea and coffee Is served to the ladlct In Iho reserved seata during the Intirvnls, a itep In the right direction. Mis, Haibt Ricjcabdi left here yeiterday, aboard the Anneas, accoiupsnled by ber lady sec- retary and maid, en routs to South Africa, Eng- land, and the Continent of Europe. Madamb Alda (Franeea Adler), who Is an Australian, sang recently In a alur part with the famous tenor, Caruio, at the Metropolitan 0|>era House, New York. This fair singer was. for a time, a member of (he willlimion Open Company. She wn born In Melbourne. The lite .Midline Finny Slmonaon, an operatic fiTorlte In Auitnlli. wai ber grandmother, Madime Aids, we believe, It married to the director of the New York Opera House. E. J. Oauboll. who, with Ben J. Fuller, msn- rrjng director of the Pultcr-Breunnn vaudeville circuit, has joined the d'.ieclorate of the Holland & St. John, Ltd., of the Empire, Brisbane. The Conatos, sketch team and musicians, made their flrst ippeatance at tbe National, laat even- ing, and also a coon Impersonator, Ilsrry Col- lins. The irtliti ire new arrivals, but dispensed ti elr wares in a clever manner, MamoN WlLDSB AMP SPBNSEB Kxf.LT. two clever nrtlsls from America, mode their Aral ip- P-urunrt- it the Notlornl Irit night, in "Melodies, nit and Present." They have the goods, and know how to deliver them. PHILIP Width, of Wlrtb'l Circus. It making his reappearance In the ring on Siturdiy next. Yee- terday morning be was rehearsing with bla wall known white horse, Moncrleffe, who is now thlrty- tliree years old. This animal had not done bla turn In the ring for about two yean, hut be went through the performance to bla trslucr'i Htli- faction. Moncrleffe, however, wn not satisfied, for ho came neighing to Mr. Wlrth ami refused to leave him until one Item—the untying with h's teeth of s handkerchief knotted 'round bis bind leg—hid been gene through. "There was no doubt," aald Mr. Wlrth. "that tha action of tbe horse waa due to the oinltiion of tills), which 1 bail Inadvertently forgotten." An en ten hours' deliberation, the Jury yester- day, at the DarlliiRhurst Sessions, Sydney, found Frank Lloyd guilty of forging an order for loo.uoo itiirei in tbe J. D. willlimi Co., Lim- ited, and fraudulently earning hmkon to pur- c'.oe such ilinret. The Jury strongly recom- mended him to mercy and be wis remanded for nominee. He was sentenced to-diy to twelve monlhs' Imprlsonmeat In Goulhurn Gaol, with bard lubur. KATIir.HIMC ISl.tiLKH'i'OV, Lecturing; on "Pllgrlm'i Progress," for tbe Hoctistetter-I'leraon Co. theatre every evening. The dramatic Sims In- cluded "Tbe Rlvil'i Revenge" and "The Ranch Fcremin." Among the new artists in the vaude- ville section of tbe bill were: Nellie Dracat, Mtt- tle Jensen, the Croydona, Bert Desmond, Jotle Johnson nnd Gladys Conway. Tub CANTtTiiiultr (Direct!. -i, Collins ft Punch). —A long Hit of itar features, dramatics, icenlct and comedlei, have loccesifully been ahown here during the week. TUB Enuorb (Stirki Bros., proprietor!).— The management of thli populir home of generoui picture program presented during tha week a trumph card, in tbe Vltignpb aoclety drama, entitled "Tbe Dawning." Tbe other stm of tbe wM-k'i program were: "Fire Fighter's I/ive." "What Katie Did," "What Ii tbe Use of Repin- ing." "Alkali Ike's Motor-cycle" and tbe big Spencer special, "The Power of Silence." The lec- turer for the week was Mr. Kvani. Hirry Roe- buck, mimic, gavo pleasant variety to the pro- gram by bis humorous selections aurl songs. Tits SuuMtta Hill Palacb (Direction, P. R. Miles).—Showing on tbe icreen thli week Pithe I-reres "Life for Life," "Ida, Queen of tbe Air," and "At the Foot of the Scaffold." GOSSIP. A hviiuks of tbe artists who were playing In Biul Alklnson'i Clrcui have been itnndwl In Ads- tralla through tbe break-up of the tour and the enforced isle of tbe circus. A few of the artists who bad a few pounds left, are sailing, to-day, for America, on tbe Makuri, but it least a few hundred pound! Is necessary to pay the fires of the remainder. II. D. Mcintosh, the governing director of the Tlvoll Theatre, has decided to give I monster entertainment to raise tbe amount. Be communicated his Intentions to the other theatri- cal proprietors In Sydney, and all of them at once expressed a desire to tike pirt la lb* benefit. Permission has accordingly been given for ill the- atrical artltta to lend a helping hand, and to »s» BREEZY BITS. DT JIAI1P.Y. Did you ever notice: How difficult It Is for the best monoloilst In tho world to get them It they place a (mined burse to follow him? How many trained horses do the same routine? Aii.ong which. "Iluw many days In the week" Is s favorite Hunt? How bid It looks from llio front, for the "close-In" diop to bo slightly lowered, a trifle, a minute or two before the Onlih of a full itugo ikelcb? Hew many Grenil Olsrra trios slam poor "I.uclu" around the itigo for I grand stand finish? How many single dummy ventrlloqnlil acts there are In viudevllle since Arthur Prince came over? Brady and Maiionbt, those two Cells, with the clever Hebraic comedy uct. tbe Hebrew Fireman, are holding down Hie next to closing position with tbe Tanguay Road Show and knocking tlirtn silly, I told rou they would. They jsst re- ceived ■ new shipment of diamond! In Bsltlmore. Billy, get busy. Max Bukkiiaidt Ii back from Europe, Max has a tale lo tail that sound! Interesting, to say the least. Don't you care, Mix, Perry's will soon be open. Job S. Enolu Ii managing the Urondwiy The- atre for tbe I/oew circuit. Mr Kngle formerly owned a vaudeville home at Peekuklll, N, I. The "picture! oily" pulley of the Broadway will bo suhjerr to the bualneii done tbls Bummer. Tub Bell Hoy Trio, under the guldanc* of Roinm.v Howard Will soil for Loudon on the Iui- perator. very soon. They will endeavor to show (he Britishers a thing er two In thi wiy of harmony and eomlcollllea. Got some good photos, Bim? Br the way, with tbe Three Mnskvteert. Three Retails, and other "Threes" too numerous to mention, on the oilier side of the pond, this Hum- mer, the publishers will be quite ileserled. Job Goodwin Is also going over the briny. It will be tough to be entirely surrounded by loolcr for a week. Jot, You have our sympathy. Bxasia WrNN Is one of the most magnetic of tingle entertainer!. At the Union Squire, Itetile put over seven songs, ind dlspliyed clothes a la elan unapproachable. Bess, you're a wonder, l.iNniN and Ducrlbt, the linger snd the mu- sician, ere playing at present iround Boston. These boys hive a great black face act. George Linden, lncld<vntilly. being tbe possessor of a ro- bust tenor voice, which his few equnli In tbe vaudeville field, Keep your eye on these leys. Never mind open, Hsy In "vodetllle," Ueorile. Yon'll get then right yet. Albxahdbi amd Scott have a anrdrot* second to none In their clus of work. Always up to tbe latest Pirlilm mode. They are featuring it present "Oh I You Georgia Rose." Some song. Some ict I Tiikbb Is a tailor ou Forty-fifth Street, near Broadway, Now York, who has a window full of vt-ry funny algns, appertaining to vaudeville. We'll let you hive a few of theut next week, Nrsinn and liinouAN. it tho Union Square, put over their new act. With Juet a little play- ing anil alight revision, they will have a corking vehicle. Tho comedian Is very legitimate In bla methods, working easily for lbs laughs, which ha gets In abundance. Dick OinAan. the author of "Sweet Adeline," that epceb-maklng ballad of a decade ago. his written a book in conjunction with R M. Wicket, on tbe art of long writing. AGENTS' BUZZ. nr seiuouh. SAM Warms is very busy gelling ready for Ills usual Summer booking, Sam is the "iirdomi king." Bbtti A Fowlbb its booking a number of per- formers for Summer stock snd musics! comedy •howi. Job Leo nys ha will not take a street cir to theatre to look over an act, therefore he haa bought a "bun wagon." FBAN" 'sink Bouw la kept buay booking hli feature acta. Bob Mabkb bas stirled to rehearse two big ncti which hi will bring before the public shortly. Bob is under contract to put on the dances for several of the burlesque shows next season. Jack Fltnn isys tbe weather Ii a little too warm to talk business, but he keeps on the Jump Just tbe lime. TUB Sixth Floor will raovo their olllcet from the Putnun Building to the Palace Theatre Build- ing od or about May IB. Pat OAiar waa looking over oftlcei Id tbe I'll- see Theitre Building, but has hot rendered a verdict. InriNO Cohen hai gone in tbs booking gams for himself, lie wn formerly with ■ uewipipsr. MAX J. LlMDAU AND ClIAHLSS MlTCIIILL have opened unices, aud will soon show ui lome big acts, Jakb WILLS will install tabloids ill hll thea- tres. Iiivino M. Oonpin continues to book iota over the big time, Jack Loku ears hll big tot. "The Telephone Girls," Ii doing very nicely. Jack will stick a few more out lu the neir future. JACK Alun bu Myilvrlo, the wonderful mys- tery min, booked solid for twelve month! over the United tins'. Jack Kleins Is booking heihlet vaudeville, mu- sical comedy compiulos from Ma I no to North Carolina. Fasn. Jbnninos Is very tick at his horns lo Harlem. Cuius. 0. Uiiown, or tho 8. & 0. circuit. Is busy handling several big actt he bai uuder bla ixTsoual supervision. Tua Oiibat Kaiteiin Vavusvili.x A.iENor, under tlie general minagevnont of Al. Lelchlrr, Is now producing several musical comedies, which they will semi out on tbe raid shortly. They con- iinoe lo book vauderllle scls. Paul Duband, the Intoriiallonal ugent, his tha moving Idea, and will follow the merry throng to the Palnco Theatre Building, Pars Bablow la In town for a ibort alay. Us It booking lets In Porto lilco. J. Ulnar Allbn la selling sets to Pete Barlow. Robt. Golden bis under his personal manage- ment, Elliio Eddie, lbs ality ali yeir old bound- ing rops .dancer, Lbiotbb and Leictib, with Al. Lelcblir aa general miniger, are now booking everything from vaudeville to musical comedlei, Al. lays be haa aeveral Summer parka on bis books for the Summer, ind they keep growing all the time. Phil. Taylob has signed up eight ballet dancers from the Metropolitan Opera House, for a vaudeville set be Is producing, Mailne Hermit ind ber dancing girl ire under tbs personal man- agement of Phil. Maude Percy stiged tbe act. Jack Plynn bas some big icts fas will show Id a short time. Bsut Pbukins is "back on the walk," aflat an absence of several weeka. Bert haa not de- cided what lie will ilo as yet. Haoold Jonbs will looo take offlcti where bs will handle acta of every description. Good lack to you Harry. Ii. OnKiiMBiiR tailed for the other ildi, Msy S. liking several big icll with him. ale. T. Wilton Ii ttlll to be found at but ofBce. He Is "some" busy fellow. Auciiih Coldy haa written a sew iketcb, called "The Gbiubermild." CoUHIUAN AND Shannon hare closed Ihelr "Follies Bergero" show. 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