The New York Clipper (June 1913)

22 THE NEW YOBK CLIPPER. Juke 14 THE m i National Theatrical Guide and Reporting Go. FIRST EDITION OF THE "GUIDE" NOW BEING PUBLISHED WTOE TUU ATPirAT PTTRI If* We beg to announce that we will soon offer you what will be without a doubt, the most COMPREHENSIVE, ACCURATE lfLtL 111L.A 1 lULiiL rUDLlL an< « COMPLETE theatrical guide, and the only genuine reporting system that has ever yet been offered. During the past six months we have, at a large expense, made arrangements by contract 'with One in each city and town in the United States and Canada, that supports a theatre or even a picture house. 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"THE GUIDE" will be one of the best advertising mediums of the day, because it will be in the hands of thousands of subscribers, not for a week, but for years. Very truly yours, THE NATIONAL GUIDE AND REPORTING CO., GUS HILL, Pres., Columbia Theatre Bldg.. Broadway and 47th St. New York OUT OF TOWH HEWS Fine weather, excellent attractions and good business ruled list week. Hbtaboo. —"Tlic Making of the Panama Canal." "The Balkan War" picture! and others prove In- teresting nightly. The lecture, by Kdwnrd Frlo- berger, li well Riven, and add much to tie en- tertainment. Good business week of June 2. "Captain Scott at the South l'ole" week of 0. Columbia (Fred (1. llerger, mgr.)—The Co- lumbia Flayers, la "Lovers' lane," rove a de- lightufl performance week of 2. Helen Holmes wus charming. Whatever 'his little lady Iocs she does well. Frances leunge, Carrie Thatcher, 1 IKirotby Bernard, Jessie Glondonnlng, Peggy Ford, Mario Drofuah and Blanche Bpcrry were sll ex- cellent. A. B. Van Burcu, George W. Harliler, Everett Huttcrnvltl. Stanley Jan»9. Wllllurd llob- crlson. John M. Kline and the rest of the cast were all good. Big business ruled. "The Time, the I'lace and the Ulrt" D, "The Prince and the Pauper" 1(1. National (Wru. II. Itaplcy, mgr.)—"Faust." l>y the Aborn KngllBh Opera Co., was delightfully sung and enjoyed by large audiences first half week of 2. "The Tales of Hoffmann," the last half, had one business. "Lucia dl Loiumernioor." first half; "Oavallcrln. Rustlcana" and "Hansel snd Uretel," last half, week of 0. "The Bo- hemian Girl" 10. I'ou'a (Junics Thatcher, mgr.)—"The Country Bey," by the Popular Players, week of 2, was it tlnuo to give the same standard of performance! his patrons have grown to expect. Poi'Ulas Knws Powlxb, treasurer of the Co- lumbia, should be entitled to a trip to Europe, too. Ottawa. Can. — Russell (P Gorman, mgr.) "The Prince of Pllsen," with Je»s Dandy, scored a hit here June 3 and 4, Jess Is popular with. Ottuwana. Dominion (J. F. Clancy, mgr.) — Dominion Block Co.. Id "The Walls of Jerlco." week of 0. Not alnco stock has been played at the Dominion has there been such an ovation as that at the close of the second aet of "The Gamblers." at one evening performance last week. The main ronwn was the magnificent acting of Kathrrlns Stanton, toe new leading woman, though the en- ure company did Admirably throughout, end the production was given a splendid stage setting. Guano (T. L. Bonsall, ingr.i—Horns Head* PlnjtTH, In "Oast Ashore," week of 0. Business has not Buffered from the Summer weather. Family (K. E. Flnlay, mgr.)—Vaudeville aid motion pictures. Casino (F. H. Leduc, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Britannia Acditoriom. —For week of 2, the Oux Family, In a tabloid version of "The Music Hosier," got some splendid criticisms. Montreal, Can. — Hla Majesty's (H. Q. Brooks, mgr.) moving pictures. Pkinobsh (Q. C. Judge, mgr.)—Ospt, Scott's pictures began the second week June 0. Oai-iiauM (Geo. Drlseoll, mgr.)—The Orpheus) Pie vers. In "The Virginian," 8 and week. Franoais (J. O. Hooley. mgr.)— Vaudeville snd - .. movlug pictures. Bill week of 9: Hairy Bestry. decided treat. II. Dudley Uawley was excellent. Ooy De Trickey. Miller and Tempest, Clinton and Uertrudc ltoiulhlll did her full share lo aid him, Jermon. and Plcard'a seals. and she was all that could be wished for. Ixetta Solium Pabk (L. Laroae, mgr.) Bill for Jewel was not cast according to her abilities, but week of 8: Colonial Septette. Miss Leltael and she did the work assigned her delightfully. Lotta Jeanette, Murphy and Franela. the Two Labakans. Ltnlhlcuin, Helen Tracy and Miss May wore all and De Anno, excellent. Thurlow Bergen did lila share well. Mark Kent, Thomas Williams, Prank Shannon Toronto. Can,—Alexandra (Lol Solmr.n, aud Graham Vclsey were all good and, with the mgr.) Percy Haswell flayers, In "The Amasous," old of the rest of tlic cast, a delightful perform- week of June 9. once was given. The flue band of Director Edwin II. Curtis was Been hi (he mounting of the play, suit lie deserves much credit. Big busluoas ruled, "'l'lie Ooneert" 9. "The Woman" 10. Casino (A. Julian Brylawskl, mgr.)—Bill week of U: Mine. Jewell's Fantoches, Dorothy De Shields and company. Mason and Ityau. the Me- cnslln Slaters, the Great Stlrk; with Friday night amateurs and new pictures. Ciiaua'a (Mlas H. Wlunlfrcd De Witt, mgr.) — This bouse closed its season Sunday, 8. Cosmos (A, Julian Brylawskl, mgr.)—Bill week of 0: Knrno's English Comedy Company, Mstcotn, Claire and l.lmmlc, Jock Atkins, Jans Bose anil company and new up-to-date pictures. Sunday concerts well featured, and music by Thst Orches- tra, do capacity. NOTBB. Washington's favorite child actress, little Helen Hayes Brown, Is going to have her chauco this aeasoo with her associates, the Columbia Players, as she does the lead in "The Prince and the l'auiier." VYrrn the final drop of curtain at Poll's Sat- urday night, 7. Ttiiirlow Bergen censed to be leading man of tlic Popular Players Oband (James W. Cowan, mgr.)—Lyman H. Howe's Travel Festival Is In their second week to big hiislneim. Shea's (Jerry Shea, mgr.)—Bonstclle Players, In "Pomander Walk," week of S. Star (Dan Pierce, mgr.)—Blanche Balrd and stock burlesque are attracting good houses. Notiib. —A. J. Small, proprietor of the Oasa- dlan Circuit, will arrive In Toronto this week, having made a tour of the world Weather conditions, m far, have been favorable to the houses still open. Hamilton, Can,—Temple (J. O. Anplelon, mgr.) for week of u. "Mrs. Wlga* of the Cabbage Patch." Minnie Milne was specially cugsged for the part of Miss Hasy. For week of 16, "The Gamblers." Mountain (O. H. Summers, mgr.)—For week of 9, "The Great John Oanton." "A Meaaafe from Mars" neit. Nora—Barnum a Bailey's Circus Is due here 18. Dnbnqne, la.—Grand (John Maclriy, mgr.) doted for tbo wesson June 4, Majhstio (Jake Rosenthal, mgr.)—Jack lies- Poli'b PoruLAii I'laibbu arc lo have another scy Stock Co. presented "The Sweetest Olrl of new leading man in the person of Kdwanl Mackey, All" ami "love and Polities" last week, who entered on bla duties Mouday, 9, In "Too Con- AinnoMB (Jake Rosenthal, mgr.) —This resort cert." lie la an actor of well known reputation, opciicd 8, with Hie Jark Besiey Stock Co., la oomiug from a stock of celebrltlea. lilt father, "The Man from Wyoming." F, F.| Mackay being one of the best known on Ukion Park (Joke ltosenthal, mgr.)—The the- atre hero will open no soon aa weather pertains with high cliBa vauilevllle. Stab (a A. Thompson, mgr.) — Pictures, and Bthel North, In aongs. Pkinobbb (II. W. Fulton, mgr.)—Pictures. Amubb (A. L. Stevens, mar/)—Pictures. Roval (A. L. Stcvena. mgr-)—Pictures. will tlM stage. Cilase's "Homo of Polite Vaudeville" open on Bept. 1. UroN toe; return of Frank Metierott from his trip to Burope, Manager Fred. G. Bergcr will lake tils vacation and go over, too. IT ib very evident that S. Z. Poll Intends to give lils patrons In Washington first class per- formance! at Ills house. He Baa hail several com- petent leading men who have appeared since the lesson opened, snd now he has another who comes Drbamlano I (J. B. Boyle, mgr.)—Pictures. Prxumland II (A. O, Wright, mgr.)—Pictures. Woodland.— .Pictures. Iloone, la.—Princess (Brown & Anderson, from good theatrical stock. In these changes Mr. mgrs.) motion pictures snd vaudeville to solendli roll una arrived at the conclusion that there are business. «o-««i™ a nuniUr of leading men In the profession, and Airdomsv— Opened June 0. with motion nlctnrea that the success of the stock company does not and vaudeville. —»•«•• p»m™ depenl upon one man, and that the supply Is not Ltbio (W. F. MarUn, mgr.)— C lctures onb exhausted by any means, as there are many others Aaia (Ben. B. Wiley, nurrl—UnUon nletnna to draw from, onrt as Mr. Poll will not allow and vaudeville closed Its sauknl] P*™» Noras The Virginia changed hands last week and Is now under the management of Johnson & Day. Mr. Wiley retains the management of the Arte Mabel Blessing Co,, playing at the Arle, cloaed June 2 The New Virginia re- opened 9. Keoknk, lav.—Grand (Ghas. H. Dodge, .nsrr.) things dramatic are inactive at this playhouse at present and It will likely remain so until the regular season opens. UrprooaoMB (Mark Angell, mgr.)—The Robert Sherman Company, In repertoire plays have de- lighted large audiences, the week of Jane 2, so much that arrangements were made whereby this excellent company remains week of 9. Aibvomb, Obphbum, Colonial and Gbakd, good business with motion pictures. Notes. —The Chase-Lister Co. have had very fair patronage week ending 7, In their tented attraction. The company have a Hat of splendid plays and are giving satisfactory results Terry's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co. delighted a large audience, under tent, 8. The company Is good. Waterbnry, Conn.—Jacques (Harry Par- sonB, mgr.) for week of June 9 the stock company present "A Butterfly on the Wheel," "The Woman" next. Pou's (Hay Averlll, mgr.)—Bill 9-11: Ray Oonlln, Hall and Hall, Three Laurel Girls. Fay and Ooatlo. the Electros, and pictures. For 10: B. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe. For 12-14: Miss McAllister. Block, Hume sou Thomas, Joe Cook, Alice Hanson, De Game, and pictures. Gaboon (Cortland Barker, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Colonial, Bboadwav, Scenic, Libio and Al- hamiira, big business, with pictures. Nctb.— Miller Bros.' 101 Ranch Wild West drew capacity audiences 4. Hartford, Conn. — Parsons' (H, a Par sons, mgr.) Hunter-Bradford players are present- ing 'The World of Jericho" week of June 9. A. C. Anson has Joined the cast. Olive Oliver, In "The Piper," next. PfU'a (W. D. Ascongh. mgr.) — "The Gam- blers," by the Poll Players. 9 and week. "Under Southern Skies" will follow. Haetvord (Fred. P. Dean, mgr.)—Bill week of 9: Alice Hanson, Musical Leslies, Milt. Ann- man, Root. Leonard and company, the Cromwells, the Klectras, Crawford and Montrose, Three Laurel Orris, and Fay and Oastle. PniNcKss, Obown, Emfub, Hatpt Boon and Aibuohe, motion pictures exclusively. Sew Haven, Conn.—Hyperion (E. G. El- drtilgv, mgr.) B. H. Sothora and Julia Marlowe June 11-14. Pou's (Olive 0. Edwards, mgr.)—"The Woman," by the Poll Players, week of 9. lluou (A. V. Vannl, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Grand (Bend;. Jackson, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Paterson, N. J.—Paterson Opera House John Kssex, mgr.) the tabloid musical comedy "The Waldorf Girls," with a cast of fourteen people, June 9-11. "A Prince tor a Day," with six- teen people, 12-14. Big business rules. The prise of $B0 offered during Home Week, was awarded to Joe Joseph for the moat popular act. Mr. Joseph Is president of the T. M, A, snd has been off the stage for flee Tears, and makes his home at Paterson, Uaibtio (W. H. Walsh, mgr.)—B1U Mil Tom Linton and his Jungle Girls, Arlington Com- edy Fonr, Bnssell and Clark and Badle Fondeller, For 12-14: Abe and Bay Levitt. Bonner and Meek, Boris and Franco and the Suffragette Jury. Big business. KMi'LtB.—For week of 0, "The Man from Home." Capacity houses rule. Rlehsnond, Va.—Academy (Onaa. Brtgra, mgr.) week of June 9, Lucille La Verne Stock Co.. In "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary." Buos (Harry MoNlven, mgr.)—For week of 9. George Klein*'* arcs "Quo Vadlal" in mo- tion nlctnrea. Colonial (B. P. Lyons, mgr.)—BUI week of 9: Harry Tate and company. Musical Alvlnos, F.ldoni and eotapany, Payne and Lee, John Dooley, and pictures. Kxftbb (Blair Meanly, mgr.)—For week of 9: The tabloid musical comedy, "Along Broadway,*' with Will Stanton gad BoeaUnO May. mm wmmm ^SHSmmai -mm Stm **» *■ ■ of 9, Allen Kenna Musical Comedy Co., in "Spend- ing a Million." BUI changed Thursday, and pic- tures. Pittsburgh. Pa.—Nixon, for a few weeks Klnemacolor pictures will be shown here, with lectures by Edward Frieberger, on the Panama Canal and the Balkan War scenes. Gbakd (J. P. Harris, mgr.)—For week of June 9, the Harry Davis Stock Co. present "The Christian." "The Third Degree" next, and "Everyman" to follow. Habbib (C. B. Beaut-belt, mgr.)—Bill week of 9: Lyula Yeamans Titus, Fields snd Hanson, Braun and Jackson, John 8. King and company, Ben. Bernard, Marie King Scott, Lennett and Wilson, Miller and Metcalf and talking pictures. Libsrtt (John H. McOarron, mgr.)—Bill week of 9: Arthur Longbrake Trio, "Noodles" Fagan, Four Joggling Jewels, J. Emmet Haney and com- pany, Boss and Shaw, Kennedy and Farley, Agnes Ahern and company, the Hurrays, Harry Van Dane and moving pictures. Lvcbvm (C. R. Wilson, mgr.)—For week of 9: Paul J. Balney's travel pictures In Africa re- main to good boslnesB. Finntwood Pabk (A. S. McSwIgas, mgr.) —Nlrella's Band and Hugh Blauey are features. Business Is very good. Arrangements have been completed for the orphans' picnic, to be held In this park July 10, 11. Wist Virw (O. O. McKaUIp. mgr.)—Joe Nlrella's Band, Ben Fields snd Maurice Bosen. Business Is good. Notes. —Plana are now on foot tor the placing of another stock company In this city, to play at the Penn Avenue Tboitre. which recently closed, after a disastrous half season of vaude- ville The American Theatre cloaed for the first time in two years last week, and after undergoing a thorough cleaning, will re-open in the near future. Altoona, Pa,—Laksmont Park (J. M. Shuck, mgr.) the regular season opened here June 0. with the Eugene J. Hall Stock Co., presenting "Qnlncy Adams Sawyer." The company Includes: Jnne Lowe, Oorda Davy, Richie Clark TIusm-U, Helen Jackson, Nana Roland, Miss Harlow, William Wagner, John Adair. Jean Clarendon, Richard Barram. Gale Saterlee, Edward Menlove and Ralph Campbell. The Now York Marine Band will ren- der concerts dally In the Casino. OuraxDJi.—This house closed T. Bay City, Mich.—BIJon (J. D. Pltaore, mgr.) bill June 8-11: Oraljg and Whitney com- pany, Billy Chase, Early and Late, La vanero, and Harvey Levora Trio. For 12-14: Hal too Powell's tabloid musical comedy company, and the Bijougraph. Gbotto (Foster B. Close, mgr.)—Vaudeville and moving pictures. Wimona (B. P. Leahy, mgr.)—taMka pic- Stab (Thatcher & Son, mgrs.)—Moving pic- tures. Nora,—Wenona Beach Park will open its Sum- mer season 15. Kalamaioo, Mich.—Majestic (Gerald Fltx- gerald, mgr.) bill June 9-11: Gordon Bros, and boxing kangaroo, Tom Ural and dog, Ollmorc and Cassell. Bark and Burk and Call and McBrlde. For 12-14: Wm. O. Cushman, In "The Toymaker's Dream," and Ben Wallace White's "Slavery" lecture. Elits (L. a Barnes, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion pictures. Nora.—Hooaler Amusement Company Carnival, under management of H, M. Long, Is being held here 9-14. Qrand Raplda, Mich. — Majetle (Orin Btalr, mgr.) Mary Servoss Co. closes her most successful season In (bis city, presenting "All-of- a-Sudden Peggy" week of June 8. Ramona (Lew De Lamarter. mgr.)—Bill week of 9: Bnckllng'B animals. Oracle Btnmett and company, Mabel Harper. H. T. MacOcnnell, Mr. and Mrs. Jsck Medrcevy, Primrose Four, and Allele Rowland. Battle Creek, Mich.—To?t (B. B. Smith, tarr.) la dark. Bijou (Harry Lorch, mgr.)—.Wa. a Cnshman, tn "The Tor Maker*a Dream," June 8-11. For 12-14: Gordon Brothers and boxing kangaroo, Sena Call and Margaret McBrlde, Gllmore and Castle, Shearer and Dexter, and Ted Oral and Racine, Wis.—Badne has been rented for fonr months, and a good grade of moving pictures are being shown dally. Naw Obphbum (D. A. Bowe, mgr.)—June •• 11, the musical comedy, "A Knight for a Day." VacdtvOle tor 12-14: Oormley and Coffey. Helen and Gannon, Howard and White, Mott and Mix- field. Five Melody Boys, and moving pictures. MiJ-gSTTC, Gbamo, Whitb Houss, Bijou, Ltbio, Obm, Axcsb and Oasimo, moving pic- tures. Nora—Elks' State convention at Manitowoc, Jnoe 8. 4, was the event of the year. One hun- dred local Elks, in special train, reported a grand entertainment. Hot Spring*, Ark,—Princess (Fred Pen- nell. mgr.) vaudeville and motion pictures. Aibdomi (Frank Head, mgr.)—The Albert Tay- lor Co. closed their two weeks' engagement to good business June 7. The Wnlttaker Stock Co. opened a two weeks' engagement 9, with "Across the Rio Grande." WBrrnMotOM Paac—This resort Is drawing large crowds. In the Casino are the free mov- ing pictures, and leap the dips, merry-go-round, and the dnnclng pavilion are receiving a full share of patronage. N«w (rawTBAX.—Motion pictures. Sydney Natt, manager and proprietor of this Isrge and popular house, has just Installed a new snd up-to-data new model camerarraph machine, and It Is certain- ly a wonder. Lruc.—This new, beautiful bouse Is closed. Just what will be the outcome Is unknown at present. Naw Uoial arid Lxoctm motion pictures. Lincoln, Neb.—Orpoeom (L. M. Gannaa, mgr.) bUl week of Jnne 2 Included: Isabeile Mil- ler and company, Oapt. Powers and Psullos, and the Petticoat Mlnitrebs. Ltbio (L. M. Girman. mgr.)—Bill 2-4 la- eluded: Kama Japs and Dorm Adair Trio. BUI 6-7: Dave Rafael and company, and the Aerial Greens. Ojf:tol Bbach was formally opened for the season week of 2, with OhIM-en's week, featur- ing Prof. McFall's Animal Circus. ®AJV FRANCISCO. (Special dupatch to Tn Naw York Clipper.) Columbia. —.Monday, June 0, beginning of two weeks' engagement of Nazlmova and company, la "Bella Donna." Cost. —Snnday, 8, third and last week of "Hanky Panky/ Savot. —Monday, 9, photoplays. Alcazar —Monday, 0, beginning of Bpeclal season of Leo Ditrlchstcin, with Isabel Irv- ing, Cora Wltbcrspoon nnd Madge West, sup- ported by the stock cofirpany of the boose, the opening play being "The Concert." Tivoli.— dUonday, 9, "The Serenade." Obphbi'K. — Bill openlDg Sunday (mati- nee), 8: Cecilia Lcftus, Bob Matthews and Al. Sbayne. Harry De Coe. Irene Bercseny, the Fire Hursleys, Ume. Olga Petrova, "De- tective Keen," with Arthur Hoops, Bogert and Nelson, and Edison's talking moving pictures. Ehphisb.— -Bill opening Sunday (matinee), 8: Van Cleve, Denton and Pete, Fred. H. Elliott, Vincent and Lome, the Four Melody Monarchs, Hal Stephens and company, tbs Nathal Trio, and Twilight pictures. Pantaobb 1 . — BUI opening Sunday (mati- nee), 8: Christine Hill and company, Mar- tini and Trolse. McPhee and Hill, Emll Hock and company, the Mother Goose Girls, Brown- leg and Lewis, and Sunlight pictures. For Small Hotel Orchestra First class 'OolllsL Flute and Piano Player. SIX hours dally and Sunday. All year engagement. Address KARL VON LAWKKNZ, — Boom 817, EQBSTTH BUM,, ABWOTA, GA.