The New York Clipper (June 1913)

ft.iW W -'v. \ 8 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. June 7 •-. ■ - ... —~ *\ : Ik 13 IM 2 TQALBANY T1IK ECONOMICAL WAT Steamers Prank Jones and Kaatcreklllleave Plcr*fl, North River ffootof W.iom 8t.) at e.30 P. M.; West ]33d St. at 6 P. M. daily. Dining Service. CaplfiU City Line. Pier 46, H.JU Phone Springes". CENTS roundTrip$i?.2 Staff of show: L. C. Keiley, rassagcT; W. L. Window, treasurer; D. T. Morrfaey, Jot superintendent; Harry ShlerdB, general agent; It. Mitchell and eilf. Wodctsky, promoters. Shows: Plantation, Wax. Lacey, manager; animal show. Fred Wheeler, manager; Gayety Girls, B. C Thompson, manager; vaudeville show, Frank Morrison, manager; Zeko, Fat Boy, Charles McDonald, manager; IO-ln-1 show, Fred Wtieeler, manager; Baby Ethel, Mra. Mattle Kane, manager; snake show, Wm. Lacey, manager; cigarette fiend. L. J. startler, manager; Merry-go-round, Barl D. Jackson, inanager; Ferris wheel, Q. B. Bood- houst, manager; Ocean Wave, Ton Fay, manager. ■ LEAVENWORTH ITEMS. Hat 30. Sou* show weather tbls—107 In the shade and still climbing. Well, this la what we have all been praying (or, so let'* not kick. Dscobation Dat to-day, bat no let-up at the Parker factory—too many order* on Band to observe holidays, however much we would like to, and Ir.cky to get a full nlgbt's sleep. Never mind, boys, Winter will bo here soon CDOUgb. KjSNNEDT, WOItTHAU A ALLEK AMD 'BSDN- otor are all doing well, although they had rather rough sledding in the start on ac- count of cold, wet weather. The show bnsl- i ess la not made op of an exclusive milk and honey diet Wohoeb why Johnnie J. Barnes don't write up the story of bow he made that first $400? It would mnke rich reading. We are always glad to bear of your success, J. J., and expect to bear of you breaking a record at Put In Bay. Tea, wc accept your invitation to tii li on your private preserves at Henry, ID., but give you .fair warning that you will be expected to prove all those Ssh stories yon have circulated. Being from the "show me" State, it will be up to you to furnish the evidence, likewise the bait That visitor from Oklahoma who visited C. W. Parker yesterday with the 'idea of in- teresting him in a scheme to introduce wet roods Into dry territory, by means of a pips line or trolley across the Missouri River, may yet caasc tlio .powera that be more or less anxiety. We don't claim to know any- thing about the legal end of the proposition, but the mechanical features present no diffi- cult problems. Drop a nickel In the Kansas end of the tube or slot—two minutes later back comes a cold mug of foaming suds. Look* easy, don't it? Soubtiiino peculiar about that Layman Family—George of Boston, Ilarry of Home- stead, Pa., and Frank of St. Louis—all ex- perienced awing men- and each one making a wonderful success of the buslnss. George Is known a* the Meny-Go-Jtound King of Bos- ton, and no doifbt deserve* the title, T. C. Work, of Rochester Mills, Pa., dropped' off to visit Leavenworth business friends while en route to California. Mr. Work Is with the Barkoot Shows. The annual Winter pilgrimage to Dixie Land will no doubt take place aa usual the coming l"as, urri then between too Intervals of the chattelnf of the teeth of the manager (?) we shall hear the annua) -wall to the effect that baralaesa ha* gone to the dogs. This lead* us to remnrk that there Is a lime and place for everything, including carnivals. Also that the tune Is Summer time, ana that there la such a thing as Winter down South as well aa up North. For further particular* read the obituary columns of the amusement publi- cations. What's the matter with the carnival-Busi- ness' Nothing at all. thank you, but lota of It with some of the people connected there- with. Please note that word "Business" is spelled with a capital "B" and purposely so to distinguish it from the way In which the word la so frequently abused by its applica- tion to transactions which violate the first Srtnctple of bulaness ethics, vis., common eccnt, every day honesty; and by "honesty" Is meant not only the paying of financial debts, but the literal fulfillment of every contract entered Into with committee*; and every promise made the public. And Ihe agent—the agent of whom we hear so much, the agent who made this, that and -the other afenw, .the agent who did this, and the agent who did that, until one would almost he led to believe that the shows are composed of nine parts agents and oae part •how. A capable ngent is a valuable asset to any show and deserves his full share of credit At the same time however, the manager who foots the bills and assumes the responsibility for success or failure It the one to whom Is due the credit for suc- cess or censure for failure. Amd speaking of manager*)—well, there are managers and mis-managers, owaer-mnn- agers, hired managers and manager* who leas* from the owners and manage or mis- manage, aa the case may be. Some of the last named class, after having been staked to a nod show and achieving- a brief suc- cess, have been known to become so swelled up with a eense of their own importance as to claim the credit for everything good per- taining to the business. Then there are others who would reflect more credit on the business and themselves If they would spend less time In admiring the celling of bar-rooms through the bottoms of glasses. And our friends, the door talkers? Plenty but too often are we confronted by a talker wearing the mm clothes he used In helping to take down the show In the last town, and thl* fellow usually helps (?) his appearance to trying to smoke cigarettes while making bis openings. k Tint;* Is nothing sr-rlously wrong with the carnival business, but It could be materially helped by correcting some of the abuses which. have crept into It, by the managers Insisting thnt tho employees and attaches conduct themselves in a proper mnancr. and finally Ay a strict compliance with the terms of [every contract mudc Pink Pajamas. CONCESSIONS FOR SALE I The Cone State Oreini, FWd Day aad Parade of the Fraternal Order o! Earks At the Bridgeport Aerodosne, I Bridgeport, Const., JsUjr M, 1013 Conoessloos Open and lor Sale. Ad- areas for particular*, K. T. UUCKINU- I HAIL, Conn. Nauousl Dank Building, Bridgeport, Conn. PLEASE MENTION CUPPER WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS "ALL ABOARD" PRODUCED. "All Aboard," Lew Fields' latest musical comedy offering, opened at the Apollo Thea- tre, Atlantic City, N. J., Tuesday, May 27. After the first performance the show, which Is a massive production, la two acts and twelve scenes, waa cnt In a number of places on account of tunning too long, the rough places were polished off and brightened, and after the fourth performance "All Aboard" rounded up in good form. The musical numbers, by E. Ray Goetz and ItalvlE Franklin, are bright and catchy, being written along the popular melody lines. The costumes, by Melville Ellis, are marvelous creations of color scheme and design, and np to the usual Fills standard. The scenery la elaborate, and each setting bears the stamp of a master artist's work. The numbers, staged by Wm. J. Wilson, are well placed; the dancing numbers are beautifully staged, and the chorus is excellent. The book, written by Mark Swan, pre- sents a somewhat novel idea. It tells of a sailor whose sole ambition Is to become a captain of one of the ocean greyhounds. Two bunco men learn of his ambition, and sell him a worthless captain's certificate, the sailor ■baying it for *100, all he pos- sesses. The sailor goes to the pier and learns that he has been bun-coed. He falls asleep and dream* that he 1* captain of a Ship wntHviy * cruise which takes him to the CoUowtng conrrtrlea: California, Spain, Hol- land, Bulgaria. China, and other countries. He awakes to find himself still on the pier. Lew Fields, as Jim Van Haan, the sailor, gave an excellent performance. The char- acter docs not give him full opportunity to displny his full talents, bnt his natural por- trayal of the part and bis meritorious work ss the poor, down-trodden man in the sketch, "When Women Enle," brought him solid eucccess. Lawrence DOrsay, as the English sea captain, with his usual tinge of the cockney, pleased. Zoe Barnett was capital. Her portrayal of the character of a "Baikal)" revolutionist won her decided favor. Mies Bamett pos- sesses a pleasing vodce, and gets ber songs over in a manner that always pleases. Her work In the suffragette satire gave her an excellent chance to snow her ability, of which she took full opportunity, and scored. Carter De Haven aid Flora Parker De Ha- ven sever appeased to better advantage. A dcet number. ''In a Garden of Eden for Two" was a big hit, Mr. De Haven dressed In his usual Immaculate style, and scored at all times. Flora Parker was dainty, and dcUv- eied her songs In a manner that won. over her audiences. Holly Connelly made her debut la musical comedy, and although Hiss Connelly has no lines to speak, her -rendition of several songs mode a tremendous hit. She displays some wonderful dress creations, which she wears In true modiste fashion. She has an odd style of putting over her songs, which tend to the popular order, ond at the conclusion of the show you are bound to go away Im- pressed with the Connelly Idea of song Inter- pretation. Nat Fields, as Hook, the Stoker, in a minor role, made the tnost of his opportuni- ties. Venlta Fitzhngh looks beautiful, possesses a cultivated voice of exceptional quality, and scored a pronounced success. Will Phtlbrick, as the customs Inspector, carrying some excess In the avoirdupois line, was very much in evidence throughout. Mr. Pbllbrlrk has his own particular style of delivering lils numbers, which he sings with a Bert Williams style, with much facial ex- pression. In black face he could get more out of the role, George W, Monroe never falls to Impress, and that the part In "All Aboard" has been written for htm is easily seen. From the rise to the fall of the curtain Mr. Monro Is a big scream. In the suffragette sketch it It Geo. W, Monroe. Then again Geo. W. Mon- roe offers a monologue. But as his work is of the mirth variety, the audience never tires of his efforts, Ralph Big go, as a bunco man, was np to the mark. The part, though small, was well taken care of. Stephen Maley gave a capable performance of a small role. During the action of the first act several very novel electrical and scenic effects are produced The first Is aboard an ocean liner passing down New York Harbor at sight, with the til! buildings lit up In the back- •round The next shows the vessel at sea. The water effect la very natural, and the scene Is a big novelty. Another scene worthy of mention is a set- trnx "A Tulip Garden in Holand," which is elaborately staged with the chorus In Dutch costumes of odd designs. Carter Do Haven sod Flora Parker, singing "In the Garden of Eden for Two," sing the real song hit of the show In this scene. Pattlo Bose and Adelaide Mason, two little kiddles, created a furore, assisting the De Havens In this number. Dolly Donnelly singing "Somebody's Com- ing to My House," was compelled to respond to many recalls with this catchy ditty, which tends them away singing. "Asia, In the finale. Is an Impressive number, sung by •Us* Donnelly. The Art Models are true to form and a big otTerlng. The satire on woman suffrage Is a tremendous hit Geo. Munroe, Lew Fields and Zoo Bennett made up the east in this extremely funny hit, which Is brimful of briirht lines and np to the mlnnte. The Balkan scene Is up to the times. The skit «n the present Japanese and United States war situation Is likely to cause con- troversy, and should be eliminated. As a bright,, breezy, entertaining produc- tion. Lew fields' "All Aboard" should find so trouble In playing to capacity business ha the Weber A Fields' Roof during the Sum- ner months In New York, where It opens Thursday evening, June 5. The east (these charactera appeared In Jan's dream la various guises): Jan Van Haan Lew Fields Captain of the ship Lawence D'Orsny Marine 8lnkavttch Zoe Barnett Dick Carter De Haven M a r y Flora Parker-He Haven Hook Nat Fields AHce Brown Venlta FltsHuch Tirile Whlteway Dolly Connelly Mr*. Van Haan Marcla Harris Mr. Smooth Stephen Maley Mr. Ruff Ralph Rlggs lMirser Jnan Vlllssjina Mr. Scoot Arthur Hartley Jones James Grunt A Itrlldcgrooro .Malcolm Grlndet! Robinson Arthur Hartley Nancy Lee George W. Monroe Russell Will Phtlbrick sVonrt* Mate Oils Howlaad Oram Natalie Holt Mergot Kathryn Wltchio JJ** billy Miles Nettle Nellie De Grasse roor Little Itlrb Girl Patttc Rose (The Lost Child Adelaide Mason During tbe action of the first and second acts the following musical numbers were In- terpolated : "Good-Bye. Poor Old Manhattan." "Monkey noodle," "Mr. Rraadway, V. 8. A," "The Tattoed Man," "My Cubist Girl," "Tatyo Land." "Seradne," "A Rainy Dny," "Golden West." "Ragtime Yodliag Man," "Ski Duet" "Tulip Time," "In a Garden of Idea, for Two." "Love la Just the Same Old Game." "Somebody's Coming to My House." "iiulgmrta March." "Under the Turk I** Moon," "Chink. Chink," "Asia." KxTutire star for Lew Fields: F. C. I-anglry, manager; WLilians Raymond Sill, general press representative; Sol Fields, general stage director; Charles Fields, bun!- set* manage r. 0*o. PRsWCIPAL COMEDIAN. Signed for three years with Max Spiegel. Two JBltrntet' Walk from trie- Emipre HINNOCK'S HOTEL 10!*»-a* Bldga Avenue Prop., Vincent J. Torpey Philadelphia,Pav, Ida Emerson and Harry Hills Puiuiit address, Freeport, L l„ | Y. 1 Ar?OP HAL LIGHT AMD WELL VENTILATED r nrurmiami* TO LET FOR RE" EAR » AL 9 For REHuRSALd HATIOHAL DAMCIMS ACADEMY, 71IiManil 23dSt.,H.Y. J. ■ FOB- 11 Leading Burlesque Principal Women YOUNG AHD ATTRACTIVE, WHO CAlf ACT AST* SING. Also CHORUS GIRLS Address t=\ S. PIERCE, Care of COLUMBIA AMUSEMENT CO., 47th Street and 7th Ave., Hew York, ST. Y. \*V A l>- T E D .FOUR More Ooed tVlEDIUIVIS for THE SUNSHINE GIRLS "WASH MA-BT1H. PROGRESSIVE CIRCUIT, 436, 1408 Broadway, Hew York 1 ' BURLESQUE OPERATING CO. ROSTER* The Burlesque Operating Co., who control the following shows, playing the Columbia Circuit, have signed up tbe following per- formers : The Honeymoon Girls: Phil Ott, Joe Bur- ton, Maud Bockwell, Mrs. Ott. Alice Lazarre, Virginia Ware and Frank Williamson ; Harry Leoni, manager; Frank Weiaenberger, agent. Broadway Girls: Geo. P. Murphy, E. Rey- nolds, Edna Bemzney, May Levelle, and Cal- lahan and Mack ; Louis Ooerworth, manager; Jack Faust, agent. Gayety Girls: Gus Fay, Hamilton and Jerge, Nellie Florede, Alice Maude Pool; Bob Simonds, manager; Billy Vail, agent Bon Tons: Bert Baker, Feeley and Keeley, Babe La Tour, Sylvia Wayne, Sybil Layman, and Rockwell and Woods; Frank HcAleer, manager; Frank Livingston, agent. SKER SCORES IN DETROIT. Jack Singer, who opened his stock at the Oayety, Detroit, May 26, writes in his char- acteristic manner: "Dsrraoir, May 26. "Just a few lines to let you know I pat one over on the natives here, sad the show at both performance* a riot, and la tbe talk of Detroit. I pat on an entire new produc- tion, including scenery and costumes, which was a big surprise to them here, as they did not expect It la stock. Oar success 1* as- sured here for the 'Summer. Best wlsles. Yours truly. Jack BtNGia." The papers all speak in the highest terms of praise of the/production. Motile Williams remains here for her second week with the Passing lie view. » ROME'S BEAUTY SHOW. Louis Boblc has engaged the following people for Robie's Beauty Show for next season: Llbby Blondell, Doris Thayer, Au- gusta Lang and Marjorle Lamoert, as his principal women; Chas. F. McCarthy John- nie Walker, Harry Bentley, Ernest Fisher, Sam Green and George Watson, with AJ. Barber as mosleal conductor; Sidney Bar- clay, carpenter; AJ. Moore, electrician; W. H. Cronaucr, property man; John Elliott, advance agent, and Lester Templeton, gen- eral stage manager. Mr. Roble, whs will himself travel with the show, will present a two act musical burlesque, entitled M 0h, Josephine!" written by Edwin Hauford. There will he twenty- four women In the chorus. s MARK LEA CONVALESCENT. Mark Lea, principal comedian* of the Avi- ator Oirls, was taken ill while playing- Lima, O., recently, and was operated on at the Lima HoapltaL He is doing finely, and ex- pects to he about in the eoorso of a few weeks. ■ BERNARD* HOHEY GIRLS. Hughle Bernard, who holds a franchise on the Progressive Circuit has named his new show Tho Honey Girls, Issy Grodta will he manager. « CALDEB OX THE JOB. Frank Carder has completed arrangements for hie new show apri has Just closed a con- tract for new scenery and costumes. Calder is another Progressive franchise holder. s I Fba.vkie Giacb has signed with one of the show* over the Columbia Circuit Butte Leslie mourns the loss of her father, who died at his homo in Australia, recently. "Giooan" Sfsnceb and his stock com- pany closed the Avenue Theatre, Detroit, Jane 1, as a burlesque house, to a large week's business. Piaivk FiN.tir axd Sam J, Adams, will bo with Waldron'a Trocaderos for three years more. I. P. Griffith. George Brennan aad Mbutle Burke are also retained for text saa- SJQtt. las, A. Mjxaxs will manage the Bam Howa show again next season. Tom KiLtojtA writes: "Harry Collier, last season agent of the Behaaan Show, was badly injured aear Putnam, Conn., la a railroad accident recently. He la In a bad condition at bis home." Ar tits Empire, Brooklyn, this week, the Negro Players, under the direction of Alex. Rogers and Henry S. Cramer, are filling tho week. Country store, amateur and dancing contest nights are scheduled. John P. Burks la spending kts vacation at Wood Park, Baltimore, Md. Stgraed with, Sim Williams for next season. rr "THE KISSING MAID. COLUMBIA, HEW YORK, JUNE 2. fiam Howe opened his Summer ran with his company under tbe above new title on ■Monday, to fair sized audiences, who appre- ciated the augmented company, pretty cos. ttnnes and general composition of the show that should work oat well before tbe end of the week. ™ .3am Howe does the comedy as Ike Vmskv in tbe play, which remains about the same as it was during the past season of the Love Makers, ana in tbe first act the lovers of all nationalities who trail after Ike's French wife, and the Icehouse form the theme. Florence Bennett, the leading lady, as the wife, bestows her attention upon her various admirers to tbe exclusion of her husband She showed several handsome gownB. .Pete Curley did not have much chance to shine In the role of Ike's valet, having but few lines and bits. Harry Preacott, as Lick Swift, played the role too much on tbe heavy order. Count de Vassy was a classy Italian lover in looks and action. Cbarles Howe played the German baron. Butler Mando- vliie did well with the English lord, also m a Turk. Stefl Anderson was a lively dancer and tantalising Spanish flirt. Sylvia Jason a neat little aoubrette right there in several numbers, worked well throughout tbe emlre show, and Ethel Hall, another good looker had several opportunities to shine. ^^ Ed Smith. Earl Woods, Fred. Rlth and Ned Silvers completed the cast. The chorus included: Violet Ffclffer, Florence Parker Nellie Mulr, Marjorle Adams, Eva Good.iV Gertie Barr. Evelyn Barr, Florence Chad- wick, Louise Mann, Mae Denver Eleinor Russell. Margit Leslie, Leotha Dean, Gene- vieve Adams, Leona Murray, Marea nltirk- JACOBS & JERHON ROSTER. Jacobs & Jermon have decided to retain the same names of shows running under their personal direction. The roster for the Columbia Burlesquers includes: Harry u Cooper, floe Emerson, Knight and Benson, Pam Lawrence, Francis Robinson and Bo- hemian Trio. John MoFariand, manager; Frank Livingston, agent Tin goij>bk Cbook: Frank Burt, Frank Dobson, Joe K. Strouse, Frank Wakefield, Dolile Bowan, Golden Troupe, Nellie Welch. James Fulton, manager; F. Rutland, ad- vance. __. . Quexns of Pants: Kobler, Morton and Hall, Rose Redding, Devere, Jane Mills and Harry Evans. Joe Howard, manager; Simon Driesen, agent s THE HOLLIE WILLIAMS SHOW. For .tbls company Max Spiegel has secured a good company to support the popular Mol- lie. Madge Darrell, Harry Sheppell, Cliff Wor- man, Mao Rose George F. Hayes, E. A. Turner and Mae Meek' wlU do tbe principal acting. Phil Isaacs will manage; Louis Gilbert will go ahead, and Charles Eubeler will fiddle. Opening Aug. 11, at Syracuse. a » THE WATSON SISTERS' CO. The show headed by the female specie of Watson in the Eastern wheel of burlesque will include, besides the two popular sisters, Frank M. Cristle, Lew Fein, Arthur Henry, Frances Farr, Perce Keegan and Frank Dam- sel. Frank Smith, advance; George Belfrage, manager, and Edgar L. Vlnal, music man. Opening Aug. 11, at the Casino, Boston. ■ s ' THE COLLEGE GIRLS. For next season Abe Reynolds, Wilbur Cox, Walter Johnson.. Dolly Morrisey, Leonard and Albion, Belle Dixon, Beatrice and La Gournea have signed. Max Fehrman will be tho leader; Harry Hedges, manager. They will open Aug. 11, at the Empire, Albany. s BURLESQUE FOR TERRE HAUTE, Joseph Barnes, the veteran burlesque mas* etger, visited Terre Haute, Ind, on tmsiness recently. Contracts were signed and ar- rangements made whereby Terre Haute will have burlesque attractions next season, under the management of Uncle Joe Barnes. ■ . s m<"ir'1 WiJ.NSTOCK's new show will be known as the "Rector Oirls." Lou Talbot Just closed a forty-two weeks* season with his "Girls from Missouri." iUokbjs Wainstoc-k is back In town, and reports a successful season. 'i'iia Monte Carlo Girls closed a successful season: at Newark May 3-1. Waltu Lesi.ib, the bis; press agent for AI. Reeves, is spending his Summer at At- lantic City and doing a Dutch for a well known moving picture concern during leisure houra W. V. JaxxiKos will tako a few weeks* vacutJon at Lake Hopatcong. Sam Rica will while away the Idle hours at Coney Island. Pat Whit* is touring the valley roads ha Connecticut, in a new auto. Ralph Rockwat Is recuperating at Atlan- tic City. Joa Philliph plays the rolling chalra strongly at A. C. Rush Jumox Is kept busy at the J. & J. offices. Jos Bcbtok hss been grabbed for a Co- lumbia Circuit show. Robb Besnbtkin has everything in readi- ness for his new show. Ed. Dai.by Is back In New York from Indlanapolts, Ind. lion. ah Bcntox Informs us that she has fallen heir to considerable money left by an a ant, who died over a year ago. Miss Benton has signed for the prima donna role with Manager Welsbcrg, of the Star and Garter show for next season. Pesbt axd Rdwa*d8, with their musical comedy company, report this as the best sea- son they have ever played la Canada, and their four years' reputation makes then welcome everywhere. Haven't done much flstilng on account of the continued cold weather, bnt everybody Is enjoying them- selves. Perry and Edwards may put threo companies ont over this circuit next FnlL Lads* Houston ha* signed with Butler. Jacobs A Lowery for next season. Amiufk Ali goea with Frank Calder next •season. Tnn HorfETuoo** Girls, the AJ. Rich show, will open Aug. 11, at Miner's Bronx. Dolly. Swerr Is back In town after a suo- eessfnl season srltti the Girls from Reno. Dolly has signed as sonnrethe for the Rose •ydell Company next seaBOB. ward, Alice Searles, Dorothy Moore. Elsie Marks. Edna Tates, Ethel Everett. Nellie Everett, Marie Nugent and Eleanor Lord. The book of "The Kissing Maid" is by Ed. Hauford and Sam Howe, lyrics by Snm Howe, music by Leo Edwards, the ensembles and musical numbers were arranged by Dan Dady. fine numbers Included: "Marie," by Flor- ence Bennett; "Hoolihan Was There," by Pete Curley; "Lucky Boy." a nice march song, by Harry Prescott; "Play Me a Rag," by 1*5 Howe, with the girls working hard In red, white and blue suits; "La Peptta," led by Miss Anderson, and the girls in attractive Spanish suits; the Love Makers Sextette, singing "Oh, You Wonderful Dream:" "Sweet Rosie Summers," Introducing "The Last Rose," by Miss Jason, dosing with a pretty illuminated yacht scene; "My Beautiful Roma;" an Arabian dance by Mile. Oiora, classical noses by a number of models, headed by Helen Western; an attractively staced ballet; Zabell, a Turkish number, led by Miss Anderson in a pretty harem skirt. The finale showed an airship, and the confetti rain was handsomely staged. Same Howe was presented with a large floral horseshoe, during the first' act, ond Miss Jason was presented with several huge bouquets. The second act opened In the Folies Ber- gere with tbe company handsomely attired. Miss Bennett sang ''Sunshine and Roses." Sam Howe's "Ragtime Cozotsky" was a lively rag number, and in the dance he was ably assisted by Miss Bennett. Daring nearly the entire act, Helen Western posed as a marble statue on the fountain of real water. "Love Me While the Lorvln' Is Good*" was led by Mlsa Jason and Count Do Vassy. la good voices. Mr. Howe selected chorus girls to help out at different times with varying results. "The Honeymoon Express" was an- other winner pat forward by the Barry Sis- ters and Harry Prescott A Spanish dance again showed up Stefl Anderson in good form. A quarrel .between Ike's wife and the ksvncer led to "An Affair of Honor," with comedy by Sam Howe as a fencing expert. Tbe Astor Four (Smith, Woods, Silvers and Herth) sang a number of harmonious se- lections to encores, "In the Golden West" was* a catchy num- ber, led by Ethel Hall. Tbe girls in showy white and red plerrot skirts and hats romped off the stage down the aisles, singing the catchy air as they went It was nicely timed to have them return to the stage In time to finish. A mysterious cabinet brought on the Spanish dancer. The finale showed another fine tableaux, and the curtain had to be raised for a full encore. With a fair break la the weather division "The Kissing Maids" should stand fer the visual Summer period at this bonse. The staff: Sam Howe, proprietor; Ira A. Miller, manger; George Cbarles, press repre- sentative: Harry Armer, musical director; George Hibbard, stage manager: William Schuits, carpenter; O. A. Stoops electrlelaa; Joseph Fischer, properties; Mile. De Ve- ronica, wardrobe mistress. s EsTiLLr. Colbkbt will return to burlesque this coming season. She has numerous offers. J. Hnttyorr Xacx. manager of the Colum- bia, and president of the Columbia Amuse- ment Co., returned' to his desk in time to see the opening of the Kissing Maid, Pbbbx and Edwabds continued doing bit with their musical comedy, at Brentford, Can., last week. _ Chas. Robinson will have a show art the Progressive Circuit next season. Jason AMD Hamilton, who finished the season with the Bon Ton Girls, are retained for next season bv Jacobs A Jermon. Sah Howe had his automobile oat for aa airing (t Coney Island on Decoration Day. This week he Is busy. . . 'Hblcs Elbt will be the leading lady for Singer's Passing Review, at tte Gaiety, De- troit, commencing Jane 8. Jessie Bi'kley (in private life known as Mrs. J. A. Paul), formerly -with Bon Ton Burlesquers. has left the profession on ac- count of Illness. ioprlemerun.1 List—Reeelved Too Late (or Classification. Applef»te-Hago Oo.—Betlwood, lieb.. 3-7, Ojlnin- bus 0-11, Bellgraac- 12-14. Dowouo Stock—UcAlester. Okl*., M& Btushman-Oastlne Co. (Fred a BsafUman, BtgLJ —Astoria, III., 2-7. Broadway Plajers—Sedslla. Mo., 2-7. Orwitore T » Band—Sans Souci, Chicago, todefinite. Crntvford'a Ooaedlsos (E. O. Oranford, mgr.)— Galena, Kan., 2-7. _ „. Frits A Lawler Stock—Hamaoad, II. T., --'• Cennoa Springs 0-H. Htmjiton 8 toe k—Charles ton, B. C Isdehslte. Hunt's Snow (Cbas. T. Hunt mgr.)—BtoseBWra, H. T., 6: Hlgb Falls 0. TlUjoc 7, Kingston 9. Matbews-Elllott Oo.—Lima, 0., S-T. MUIct Bros. Co.—Blnusctuns, la., 8-1S. . Morton Opera Co.—Ooloalal, Albany, N. T„ iau™ - nlte. McLaughlin Carnival—Loganvport, Ind., 2-7. Mordock Bros.' Dog and Pony Show — Norwlcb, Oonn,, 4, Madison S-7. , w Perry A t al is ■«!» ' Musical Oaoedy -»Ocelr"' Ont, Ctra., B-14. _. ,.,, Plekerts, Poor (WllUs piekert, ssjr.)—Cktsklll, M. I.. B-14. ' . Powers' ilranotlc Cbousjr lFrank J. Powers, ■>£?•> —Tnscalbosa. Ala., 3-7. Season ends. "Qno VadlsT" (Pictures)—Norfolk-, Vs., 7/1. Bosh Block—MeAleiter. Ok)«.. 2-7. Sinclair*. Wuarred. Stoek—Deeatsr. 1U. 2-T. eothern-Mariowe—New Haven, Oonn., 11-14.. "SUver Datser" Co., No. 2—Jrort Edward, V. x-> TTbl'ttakee 8tock—Pine Bit*. Ark.. 2-T. Worthtm A Allen—Peoria. 11L, B-14, . Young, Once, Stock—Lowell, Mas., 8-T. L ft- i >> Il • I :• \