The New York Clipper (July 1913)

July 19 THE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. 15 INDEX TO OUT OF TOWN NEWS. Alabama lg Arkansas......•■•-•• IE California... IS, 18, 23 Canada S Connecticut. .....•-. ■ J District of Columbia. .6 Illinois... 10 Indiana..............5 Iowa >». 23 Kentucky « Louisiana 6 Maine- S »••»......•. ». Michigan 0 Minnesota..... 0 Mississippi Jl Missouri. S Nebraska 19 New Jersey 0 New York 5, U Ohio 13, 19 Oklahoma. u Prnna 5, 6, 21 Rhode Island 0 0 Tennessee 6 Washington 8 23 W. Va 6 Wisconsin 28 Deatfrs itt IIk Profe$$lott AOSBKT Boucicault, July 10. CHABLM L. GlOVE, July 4. Chablis Ltomabo Scagben, June 17. Feed. Ssvton, June 80. II. A. WlCKUAU, July T. Habbi *. Hopping, Jane 27. JOBEfH MA3B0, JttB 12. SAILINGS TO EUROPE. Mm Amsterdam (Holland-AmericanLine), Jul/ 15: Laura Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Bruce. Kaiser Wtihdm Der Grosser (North Gor- man Lloyd Line), July 15: Mr. and lire. friaries Bryant (Mine. Nazlmova), Balph Devi*. Morton Maule, Lillian Shaw, Blanche Merrill. • George Washington (North German Lloyd Line), July 12: Mr. and Mrs. George K. Barnes, lime. Olive Kremsted. UifttUo (White Star Line). July 12: F. Vaughan Coweli. Winifred Holt, Brandon Tynan. Minneapolis (Atlantic Transportation Line), July 12: Leslie Holt, Mrs. lironson Howard, Dorothy Ward, Ur. and Mrs. Ralph Kirkman. Baltic (White Star Line), July 10: (Miss) Maurice Wood, Charles and Victor Hugo. La Provfitoe (French Line), July 10: lime. Olga Emerlch, Alice Flndley, Mr.'and Mrs. Jean Morrell. ♦ »» NIXOR THEATRE OPENS. Atlantic Cm, July 14. The opening to-night of the new Nixon Theatre, on St. Charles Place, directly on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, was tbe big trllllant event of tbe season on the island, and decidedly the most important theatrical enterprise that this favorite seaside resort bas ever witnessed. The theatre represents tbe last word in superior architecture, with tbe latest and most Improved devices In exits and fireproof appliances. Tbe new Niion would do credit to Broadway, New York. The policy of tbe bouse will be quality vaudeville and photoplays, booked In connec- tion with tbe Metropolitan Opera House, in Philadelphia. Tunis F. Lean, of Baltimore, is the resident manager. Tbe audience to-night was representative of tbe fashionable cottage contingent of Ventnor and Chelsea, with a large number of prominent society people of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington and Pittsburgh, in addition to a distinguished number of the- atrical magnates from New York City. Mayor Elankenburg motored down from Philadelphia and. with a party of friends. occupied a box, while another box was graced with Mayor Riddle and a party or city officials of Atlantic City. Among tbe dis- tinguished guests were: A. L. Erlangcr, Marc Kiaw, Geo. M. Cohan, Charles Frohman, Alf. Hnyman, Frank McKee, A. H. Woods, Sullivan & Considlne, Marcus Loew, Sam Harris, William Harris, Lee Sbubert, J. J. Shubert, Harrison Grey Flake, Harry J. Powers and Will J. Davis, of Chicago; Al- bert Jonea, manager of the Colonial, Mc- Vleker's, and other Western bouses; Ren- nold Wolf, of The Veto York Horning Tele- graph; General and Mrs. Felix Agnus, of Baltimore; Judge and Mrs. Leser, of Balti- more. Among the well known Atlantic City cottagers were Jesse Starr and family, ana Severn Lee and family. The performance included a fine array of vaudeville talent, and so great was the de- mand for seats that the management was obliged to give three evening performances, 7.80 to 0.80; one from 0.30 to 11, and one from, 11 to 12.80; and even at that, thou- sands were turned away unable to secure admission. The house seats upwards of twenty-eight hundred people. ♦ <» THE CONEY ISLAND CABARETS. The cabaretters at tbe Coney Island re- sorts are kept busy now a days. On Sunday, .July 13, at Perry's, the fol- lowing entertainers prevailed: Walsh and Stanley, Max Stamm, Jlmmie Flyn, Johnnlo Carroll, Tom Franklin, MatHe Levlne, and the Broadway Trio (Hanley, Ltfm and Doll). At Kelly's: Burns and Klsson, Stepp, Goodrich and King, Jos. Schwab, James Ber- adl and Phil Kane. At Morgan's: Roberts and Mcdoud Barry McClrAsky, Delaney and Joe Joe, Bull Law- rence, Tubby Garron, Billy Green, Harry Mc- Benry, Homer De Anc, Manuel Bomalae, and Jack Schiller at the piano. At Whiting's: George Whiting and Sadie Burt, Bob Ferns, Glllen, Beck and Mason, H'm. rJcheffer, and Chris. Schonberg at tbe piano. ■At the College Inn: Fred. Fischer, Sidney Gibson, Bo, Van Bchack, the Bohemian Trio, Frank Campbell, cbas. Messenger, Andy Bice and Harry JDelson. Another Publishers' Contest by well known talent was scheduled for atauch's, on Tuesday night, 16. ♦ «» MORE MADISON SUCCESSES. Ben Welch has already "broken In" his next season's monologue, by Jam.es Madison, and pronounces it the best be ever bad. The same author has also delivered a new act to Nat Carr to replace tbe "Madison" material be successfully used over the Sulli- van A Considlne circuit the past season. "The Love Lozenge," a James Madison •ketch, which Hunting and Francis have been playing over the Keith and Orpbeum circuits since laat August, will be used by them In condensed form in tbe new Winter Garden review. 4'» OPENS SEPT. 16. Tha Century Opera House will open for the season on Monday, Sept, 16. Tbe Aborns nave net definitely decided what the opening •per* «m btv *■» ntOCTOaVfl FIFTH AVENUE BILL. For Wejok. or Jul* 2L Fcr next week Manager Qua MoCune ha* tbe following program billed: Willie Weston nnd Mike Bernard, the singer and the pian- ist : 'Marion Barney and company, in a dra- matic sketch, entitled "Spite;" Marion Gar- son, the musical comedy favorite; Frank Muuane, the Iriah-Ameriean-Habrow, come- dian: Lamb's manikins, the automatic hu- man like dummies; Rossow Midgets, the wee Utile big entertainers; Vera SaMna end company, in "Tbe Dream of the Dance;" Rogers and Dorman. the black fare fun- makers; Lea Montforts, acrobatic marvels, and Klnzo, the Japanese Jaggler. NE-W VAUDEVILLE ACTS Broncho Four. Pboctob's. TwsNn-ruiBO Stbsxt, Jult 8. One of the most novel arrangements for presenting a quartette Blueing act Is this one. The rise of the curtain shows the in- terior of a log cabin saloon, supposedly laid 1° Western territory. Three of the quar- tette (the proprietor of the saloon, a cow- puncher and the sheriff) finish a game of cards and the sheriff bids a good-night, but returns with a hatlees, down-trodden char- IBM (tramp), which ho found prowling out- side. Pete, the saloonkeeper, shows his hos- pitality te the stranger with a chair by the open grate and a drink, and halts the other couple's slander about the newcomer. Pete U seen to put a large amount of cash in the safe by the stranger. Bight here the latter spies the piano in the corner and, seat- ing himself at it, wins tbe admiration of bis three partners when he starts "Annlo Laurie," and in which the proprietor party loins, singing it in good tenor voice, and all finish. It snowed good Ideas in the manner In which the song was worked up to. Then the four sang another number together, and the sheriff followed with a solo la good bass voice. The plot of the sketch is continued here, when the sheriff and dowpuncner leave, after warning Pete to watch the man he Is offering a'bed for the night. Pete bids his new friend goodnight, and immediately the latter starts to work on the safe, watched from the door by the sheriff: and the puncher, whose suspicions caused their return. The stranger secures the money, but bis con- science compels him to return it to the safe, and be turns face to face with the sheriff. The latter commends him for the goodness that is in hto, and when Pete Is attracted back to the scene, what has happened Is kept from him, and after false explanations are made, the tramp party led, "The Curse of an Aching Heart," and tbe other three Joined in the chorus. Two more numbers by all, and they were compelled to do two en- core songs. , Not a sensational singing act, but they sing well enough to blend nicely with the theme of It alL Bach is capable of playing parts, and they went big. About twenty s The Thanhooser Kid. PROCTOR'S TWE.NIE-THIRD SXBMT, JtJLY 8. Lovers of motion pictures have been ad- miring Little Marie Ellne, on the screen, for the past three years, and when it was an- nounced at this house by Manager William Matthews that ho would have that clever little picture idol at his house for half of tho week that the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of America were holding their festi- val at Grand Central Palace, in this city, July 7-12, his patrons Inquired about ana awaited, with interest, this wonderful child performer's arrlvsl here, Monday, July 7. Baby Marie, known throughout the picture world as the Thanbouser Kid, has appeared in 'Innumerable comedy and dramatic pro- ductions made by the Thanbouser Film Com- pany, and the folks filled every scat In the house at the evening show of this date, to see this wee bit of "Sarah Bernhardt of tho Silent Drama." Opening in male evening dress, accom- panied by a Jap valet, she explained in de- tail her work and how many times she has been caught before the camera, and finishing the introductory with "that I am here, not to give you examples in arithmetic but ex- amples of some of the characters I havo portrayed" A newsboy was how this clever child then emerged after a change. She related things of how tbe times were getting ahead of the calendar, told some stories of "Mugsey," and then went from the comedy part into a deep dramatic characterization of an Italian child pleading for the freedom- of her father from prison for killing a man in a saloon brawl. The little lady's acting of tbe bit was so closely adhered to that she made many eyes out front become moist and overflow when, wltb a most realistic scream, she was re- fused by the "Judge" the taking home of her daddy. The applause that followed this number ran on to a most thorough triumph for Baby Marie, and when she encored in her every day white dress, bonnet and socks, why, tbe audience just "broke out" again, ana a beautiful bouquet was handed over to this sweet little child wonder. Twelve min- utes, in one. Tod-. a AI, Rnymo and Company, In "Imagination." Pboctob's Tw£NTr-THnu> Steeet, Jult 8. A four act, tbe action of which takes place In a German artist's studio. He does not fancy his daughter's sweetheart, so the young couple cook up a plan for an elope- ment. The sweetheart party, In the double role of a chauffeur, colls and explains to Tony, tbe Italian assistant of the artist, that be wishes a portrait made of a friend, Who died a week back. Tony (Mr. Baymo) attempts to abolish such a Job, but tbe young couple convince him ho has a great Imagina- tion, and can paint the "dead" man's fea- tures accordingly. He continues to welch hysterically to the audience's amusement, and more so when his boss artist gives bun tbe honor of doing the job. Tbe box con- taining the daughter's lover is brought in and after an abundance of stalling comedy, the two artists get it open and the veil off, disclosing the supposed white faced "dead" man seated inside. (More scared-to-death comedy works the act np to a roar.) The old German at last gets busy painting, but the change of positions by the "corpse' 1 and the excitement caused by Tony Who wit- nesses the changes, continues the laughs "out front" Finally the old man concludes to abandon the Job, and while ho and Tony exit to secure the one wbh requested- the painting, the daughter gets into the box with "her man" and they are carried off, while father and Tony find a note explaining the Joke, at curtain time. Tbe parts are well enough acted to make tho act go Just as "big" In less time than twenty-five minutes, wjhicb was consumed at tbe above show. Interior set U used. Tod. i The Menards. Pboctob's, Elizabeth. N. J., Julx 1L Heavy set woman and stocky boy. tho lat- ter dressed as a girL They are clever hand to hand and head to head balancers, and work very gracefully in white suits and hats, the boy In knee length- aksH Be makes «p well enough to too) the closest observer. His slide, balancing on head upon a skate, down a board which rests* from a stand to tbe.uu- derstander*s head, was worthy* of the ap- plause It drew for a close. His work atop of a pole, balanced in belt of tbe woman, was also weU done They should he kept working; steadily. Seven mi nutes, full aja ge. Tot. Genevieve Warner. PitOCTOB'8 TWENTT-rillBD STTIETT, JfLT 10. Miss Warner plays both classic and rag- lime tunes very talentedly on a harp, and Is an exceedingly pretty young woman. Bbepos- sessea a sweet voice, but does not need to sing to make her a very pleasing hit, to hear play as well as to took upon. Ten ndnutes, m one. Tod. Strovd Trio. Phoctor's, Elizabeth, N. J., Jult 11. The Stroud Trio were unable to show tho entire goodness of their act at tho Twenty- third Street Theatre, In New York, when they played that house a fortnight ago, for the fact that a permit could not be secured by Mr. and Mrs. Stroud for the displaying of their wonderful Baby Violet's ability. Caught tbe act in Elisabeth, above date and the word wonderful does not describe the talent that this babe possesses. After her ma and pa had opened tho act and each had done their solo numbers, Baby Violet slipped cut under tbe spot, in a white dress, socks, slippers and carrying a parasol, and took the house by storm with tie manner in which she sang "Bumblo Bee," to mother's piano accompaniment. Then "this little bunch of sweetness" sang "Beautiful Doll," and slipped down Into the orchestra to direct the neces- sary business, at a John, who, as yourself would do, methodically sat this baby wonder on his knee. Following this the' babe then came forth under an immense hat and after seme clever exchange chatter with her ma, she talked and sang "And tbe Green Grass Grew All Around" with such comic expres- sions and gestures that the audience Just didn't care whether the rest of tbe bill "went on" or not. "It Takes a Little Rain with the Sunshine" was another that was Bung in as sweet a way as any young one has ever been heard to sing. Baby Violet leads every kldlct that wo have ever enjoyed. She uses that sweet little, voice of hers without straining for tbe high notes and her enunciation Is excellent. For working up business this little doll Is a thorough comedienne? and every mite of credit is all her own for ma and pn have never taught her what to do. Little VI is a born (tar, she suggests her own business, and well may Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stroud feel ?roud of calling her "all theirs," for the uturc oX this little Juvenile shall run to the highest rung of the ladder of tamo and fortune. Great I Eighteen minutes, in two. Tod. Laura Dean and Oeanpanr. 1 i.octok's, Elizabeth, N. J, Julx 11. A dramatic Western sketch, with the ac- tion taking place, outside the log cabin home of Frank and Harry Spencer, two brother jirospectors. The act is well staged and shows a pretty back drop of hills and water- way. At curtain an • Indian, helper to the Spencer boys, is aroused from his doze on the bench by the entrance of Harry, who expresses his feelings toward his brother, who has gone East 'to wed. He himself never intends to "see" woman, so he couldn't agree with Frank's running off and leaving him in such Isolated country. A woman comes upon tbe scene and in- forms him that sbo Is looking for the man who is to marry her sister. It so happens to be Harry's brother. There is no way of her returning East fast enough to overtake tho flying Westerner, so the redskin Is sent to tho nearest railway station to telegraph the girl's sister "not to marry the man who prttf'nds to love her."' A storm comes np and sho la focred to remain in the camp over night, Being timid of storms, tbe girl fll :s to Harry's protection until he concludes women arc a pretty good sort after all, and he proposes. Is accepted, and In order to stop the message to Frank. Harry shoots away tbe telegraph wire and another wedding la assured. Miss Dean's act is Western enough In Its setting and she acts her part very well. Tho role of ibc deserted brother would bo greatly improved with a bit nioru "popper" to ft. The man 1> capable. The minor rolo of the Indian Is easily taken care of. It should reap some harvest for Laura. Aiiouc sixteen minutes, full stage. Tod. I Robert T. Haines and Company, Union square, Julx 14. "The Man in the Dark," a ono act playlet by William J. Hurlburt, was presented for the first time at this theatre, at the matinee of Monday, July 14. The playlet has the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gordon for its setting, and opens with TO ALBANY . ,.o Economical Way. Ht— I cis Frank Jones and Knnlcr- I skillleave l'ler4fl,Northltlvcr doot of W. lot li St.), ttt6.H0 I'.m. West. UM 8t. at i r. >i. dally Bound Trip Tickets good all season. DinliiuScrvtcc. CAP! jL CITY MSB. Her4*. N it. CtNTS roundTr.p$I°^ Phone, Spring MI7. Eogrene MaeGreffor and Company, In "The Bath Lure." Pboctob's Twbntx-tiiibd Stbxbt, Julx 10. "The Bath Cure" features the Eugene MacGregor's comedy vein that rnns bedlam In that party's anatomy. Eugene Is in some part of tbe word a nut, although he does not lean too heavily towards that every day type of comedian. Tbe scene is supposedly laid in tbe one and only bath room of a hotel. MacGregor makes an entrance after a short Intro- ductory as to what's what by the hotel clerk and a femnlo guest, who evidently desires a batb. MacGregor turns over bis clothes to the clerk, Informing him to dry out tbe rnln- soaked wardrobe while he bathes. Then, after showing he had a good voice singing "Mellnda," the Mac feller gets behind a screen and "Into" the tub, and is enjoying that refreshing pastime when tho female guest. In bare feet, klmona and a few lin- geries, enters hurriedly and closes the door. One Is only capable of opening this door from the outside. Therefore when tliey each dis- cover that another, of tho opposite sex. is within, why, the wit stuff that runs appro- priately to tho situation from MacGregor causes the laughs aplenty. In order not to "see" the bashful young woman, he uses the Hereon as a shield and, with ber on the opposite side, the turn Is made, and she lands in the adjoining room With tbe tub, and he outside. The boy returns with bis clothes nnd the maid Of the hotel with "things" for tbo woman. A general mla-up follows, and tho maid faints In Mac's arms at curtain. Tbe act was built for MacGregor to arouse laughs and he was successful lr» that respect, be- sides being given good aid by his three partners, especially tbe woman who shared the "bath" with him. Eighteen minutes, full stage set. Tod. i Belsae and Baker. PBOCTOB'S TWBNTX-XniBD SlBEET, JtJLY 8. Two young; chaps wbo romped off with an encouraging hit of the bill here, above date, were Itclzac and Baker: Both boys are above the everyday violin and piano players because they possess real personal- ity, besides being extraordinary musical en- tertainers. Attired In neat white, Mack braided, flannel sorts and puffy purple beau ties, they opened with an introductory number to- gether. The Belzac half of the team was featured under a pale flood In the follow- ing number to the piano accompaniment of his partner. Then the latter gave a touch of comedy to the act in bis idea of a motion picture pianist's accompaniment to a "pic- ture - ou tho screen," his "sentimental" facial expressions helping to teil the story a supposed friend of the family, making vio- lent love to Mrs, Gordon, audi pleading for her to clopo with him. of the supposed drama. Then Belzac returned and, under spot at side of stage, he "expressed" the tune ho violined by the rolling of his eyes, whllo Baker remained at tbe keys, and they closed using "I Love Her, Oh, Oh, Oh i" repeating in different "times." For an. encore Belzac gave an Impersonation of bow a pugilist would play Cavallerla Rustleana" on a vio- lin, accompanied on tbe upright by Baker. One of the cleverest duos in their line we lave enjoyed In a good while. Eleven min- utes, in one. Tod. % i Jack Gardner. Fuocxob's, Elizabeth, N. J., Julx 11. Jack Gardner's good looks and jovial way Is enough to make you like him. But with all of that. Jack is a very capable talking and singing entertainer. He was working on new stuff when we caught btm here, which wUl add to his future popularity on both times. He works In natty Prince Albert suit, silk hat and cane, etc.. and after pulling some funny "explanation" about the preceding act "only being In fun,*' etc., he sang'Alil Want Is Just a Few Girls," and then sprung some "laugh chatter" on tbe girl subject. "That English Rag" to follow showed Jack to be a "regular" warbler of tho peculiar rag Bongs, and his bit of English business got him big results for it. Ho encored with a recitation, entitled "That Guy from Texas," and was a solid favorlto as ho said good- night. Thirteen m'nutes. in one. Toil. ■ s RhoadeV Varlonetttea. Pboctob's Twe.nix-td.uid Street, Jixt 8. An ordinary manikin itagc-upon-a-stago set that presents one feature, that of the skeleton dance. Tbo manipulation of the "strings" In 4hin Is their most clover work. The other "acts" constitute dancing, a hori- zontal bar performer, a minstrel duo, and a rough-house number, whereby a few dozen tin cans arc brought Into use upon the mani- kin monologlst to got tho laughs. Tbe Usual "drank" mirsanceln the box and hie evic- tion by an officer is also used between the performances of the stage dummies. A nov* >elty. that does welL About eighteen min- utes, in three. rod. a ■ Brlshton. Quartette. Fboctoe's TwiiNiv-Tiimu Btbbbt, Jolt 10. Four young men who have the regular idea of dressing neat Tbe boya euro looked well at this show In gray suits, tan shoes, straws and cones. All good looking, and they possess good voices that are blended into excellent harmony without a flaw. Three do solos, tbe bans being omitted, although capa- ble. Have chosen their numbers carefully, were a great big pleasure from, goo* to gong. Tea minutes, In one. Xed. Suddenly from the semi-darkcnc* apart- ment an unknown man (Robert T. Harris), appears upon the scene, having overheard tho villain's plea for the wife to leave her hus- band, ana declares that unless tbo man gives him his chock for $20,000 ho will denounce him to tho woman's husband. Ho cooly announces that ho Is a burglar, and tbo villain, after somo "persuasion,' 1 makes out tho check. Tbe burglar then denounces him as a cad, and the burglar bands the check to tbe wife, telling her to send It to tbo would-be wrecker of her home. As tbe curtain falls the burglar exclaims: "I consider this an excellent night's work." Mr. Haines gavo a capital rendition of tho principal role, and his support was a com- petent one in every respect. The cast: Agnes Gordon, Kslacr Van Ey- tinge ; Edwin Gordon, Bernard Craven ; Jack Dunne, Frederic Burt; An Unknown Man, Bobert T. Haines. Old Tinier. I "Temptation." TJnio.n; Sch'ard, Julx 14. This is a statue posing act, with Madeline Harrison as tho statue' and Ernest Evans as tho sculptor. It is presented by Watt Van Brunt, conr eelved and staged by Mr. Van Brunt. The music ond lyric's are. by Ernest Evans. Tho sculptor's statuo comes down from Iter pedestal, as In other productions of this order, and dances and slugs (or him, but thero is this difference in the story. "The sculptor falls In love with his statuo and prays to tho gods to bring it to life. Ills grayer is answered with the understanding e will never kiss her. Ho yields to tempta- tion and kisses her. Tho gods, lu anger, then turn her back to stone. It Is an excellent act, and both principals made conscientious efforts to win success, but Miss Harrison's donees were entirely too long. Mr. Evnoa was competent at tbo piano, and his dunce with Miss Herrlson, at tho finish, was graceful and artistic. Old Timer. I Wcrden'a Song; Review. Pboctob's, Elizabeth, N. J., Julx 11. An Illustrated song act that is above the UBual line of such acta, and with a pretty blonde girl slniriug tbe songs and changing costumes for all four numbers, A pretty red drop conceals tbo sheet at' three during tho young woman's Intro}- ductory speech, Bbe changed from black to pink, ana the first slides thrown upon a crystal corded drop appropriately blended with her singing of "Tnku Mo Bock to That Old Virginia Shore." Tho lowering of tbo white sheet nnd "In Old Ireland Where the River Kcnmare Flows," "When I Met You Last Night in Dreamland," and a number with the girl in sailor costume, opening with slides and finishing with motion pictures of a moving guulioat, on drop at two. made it an extraordinary pleasing act. The young woman possesses a good voice for this line of work, and her appearance harmonizes nicely with a good col lei iion of slides. Toil. ' . » nudgcm-Dock and Company, la "My Father." Pboctob's Twentx-thiio Btseat, Julx 10. "My Father," a comedy drama playlet, dis- closed a good plot, and although not capitally acted by tbe company of three, served to show them to bo capable of improvement. It. is all shout a play which Is to bo pre- sented, when at the -rehearsal tbe leading man is missing. The old assistant to tbo manager and producer finds that the girl en- gaged for the leading fcmlnlno rolo is hla daughter, whom ho has not seen slnco she •was a mere child. He tells his story to his benefactor and is rcqucited to play tho part ur 1 beforo Abe rehearsal is finished tbe girl learns that the old man is tier father, and a happy reconciliation is tbo cllmux. The two men did fairly well with their "A Monkey Hlppedrome." Union Squasi, Julx 14. Robert Kvcreit presented a monkey act at this theatre, on Monday, July 14, which In many respects differs from other slmlnn nets seen hereabouts. There Is an "orchestra" of small "monks.'' placed some ten feet from tbe stage In the rear. Tiiev perform tholr "roles admir- ably, and the leader is a funny fellow. Monkeys como oil and do all sorts of acro- batic and trnpezo feats guided by their trainer In tho wings, who does not appear in view of the audience. It Is n clever act, nnd ono of the best specimens of animal training seen around here in ninny a moon. Old Tlnxr. s Hilda Clydere. HA.MMEntfXBiN'8, Julx 14. Hilda Clydere is a dainty little brunette, with a pretty face and a voice best milted for the popular sougs of which her repertoire consist*. Miss Clydere opens her act In a wliltn satin gowu, and offer* "I Never Heard of Anyone Dying from Stealing a Kiss or Two." Making a chnngo for her next soug to an ankle length evening gown of old rose, sho offered 'Von Mado Me l.ove You" in bit form. "Pullman Porters Parade" was a big hit aa a closing number. The act was well liked and is bound te bo a pleasing feature on any bill. OHo. parts but tho part of the girl does not ap- rr suitable to the woman who is * About fourteen minutes, Interior. Billy Shear. Proctor's Twisntx-tiubd Street. Jult 10. Hilly Shear uses Yiddish dialect in much of bis monologue and one of his songs. Ho mukes a very neat appearance, wearing a natty white flannel suit, buckskin shoes, straw hat, etc., at tbls show. He opened with "Pullman Porters On Pa- rade," then to tbe Yiddish monologue and did not "loso" tho dialect once during bis spiel. "I Love Her, Obi Oht Oh I" followed this, •but bo could eliminate tbe few danco stops be rings In during this number, lie closed with an Impersonation of Al. Jolson (seated on the edge of toe atage. at left), singing "You Made He Love You.'* Did so well he was encored for the "La-La-Lad.a" number, with the orchestra joining. Would do better with another number here. He went over very well. Tod. s Harry Godfrey and Vela Henderson. Union Squabs, Julx 14. This Is a more or less breezy and enter- taining patteriogue, with tho scene of its presentation placed on the deck of a steam- boat And I* entitled "Aboard tor Abroad." Somo of tho dialogue got over very well, but the act Is not up to similar acta of this kind. .lag •©»«, however, Helped too act ma- terlary. Old Timer. GET THE CHESTNUT. (Special to Tub Cuii'En.) Tho Locw-Nlxon-Nlrdllngcr syndicate Iiiih completed negotiations fur tho leasing at Ibn Chestnut Street Opera House, Philadelphia, for a ten year term, at a rental of $nri,otiu u year. The theatre, which Is owned by tliu Unlvrslty of Pennsylvania, Is about to undergo n complete reconstruction, including a new front nnd,tho remodeling of the In- terior,.nt n cost of $7r>,otl0. It is not ex- pected to hare tho Improvements completed until the first of January, Whllo not defi- nitely unnoiinced, It is understood that tho policy under tho new ninimgvnieitt will bo that of wiudevlllo. This, It Is anticipated, will result in a legul contest to be begun by II. F. Keith against Nixon k Zimmerman on tbe grounds that tho ten veur agreement en- tered Into about live years ago, whereby Nixon 8c Zimmerman agreed not to ■resent vnudevlllo in any of their Iioiihch In tin; centre of the city, will bo broken. The Chestnut Street opera House bus been under tho Ntxon & Zimmerman management for close to llilrly years. L. Ai.kxandbr. s v. c. c. wzr.:. Tna annual hIhiw of tlio Van lovlllit Comely Oluh, "Tho Olowii Oaper»," Is luo big event In vauilcTlllo circle, for tho current week. Thin Is tho third erent of Us kind lirlil under the V. (.'. O. «u»pl<*w, and tho outlook Is tint It will eclipse all furio'-r sum*iMtc*, Never in the lil.ior.v of vnuilctllle Iiiia such un army of latent hern mitlt- ored touelhcr to play on ono bill. Each sad every act billed to appear Is of tbe heudllno ounllly, nnd under the iwrmiaal director! of I'rinik Duhui, A clcuniro of bll Is to bo put eti dully. Kadi act a|>pearlng would ho a feature ucl on tiiy Mu lime vaudeville bill. Tho V. 0. V. members left the clubhouse In BUtc-s, headed by tho club's clown band, Monday murmur. July 14, and to llic rairgy strains of I he popular airs, of thu duy, headed for tin) Brighton Beach Masla Hall. All the memls'tn wore auto dusters nnd blue silk Indues pinned won the lopiad of tbclr coat*. Promptly ut 11 o clock FruneU Mouy set off tbe slgiuil pin, •Nil dona llronduny the parade wended lis wnv, over the Wllllnaisbunry Bridge, then direct to tho Brlvlilou lltvicu Hotel, the headiiuarters el tbo V. U. (.'. member*. A packed house was ill cvlilvuec at faith j*-r- afonrnnuw tl:u ois'iilng duy, Joy M, the K. H. O. slim being early, nnd iniiiiy late comer* were comiiellou to bo satisfied Willi standing mom. The Mil for Monday irns headed by Nutii Ilnvra, and Included: Melvillo Kills, the Olnirtes Alieurn Cbcllas UmctdhiiM, I'runkllu Arilvl nnd i-mnpiiny, ttcrocrd elruuvllle, and 1'rlneo t'loro. (lie monkey, who plays billiards, smoke* rlgirctten, rides u bicycle nnd per fun us a number of other feats exiiected only of humans. Jsuies J. Morton, "the boy comic," was the official announcer, am) Die pmirrnm Is under tbo directum of Crank llolnu, chairman of the entertainment committee, will! the *Ml«tunce of a number if oxncrleimil Htm* malingers and prmlneers. «»» PEHFOItMCns AT WA: .IT UMAt-ll. No doubt It will bo a surprise to CUmu readers to learn how many performers are spending their Summer at Walnut Ilea, h, aUllford, Conn. I bad the opportunity of meeting several acts who atop hero for tho Bummer, ini-lml- lng: Bell and Menard*, novelty mimical team, who nro at present conducting a photo gallery on a source of good profit. Tho Charles iramlly, singers; Chnrllo west, black face comedian; Leo Whulcn, monologlst; Purcelln, dancer; liamiv Mc- Carthy, of Guy llrua.' Minstrels: Dollv Ia Zcntra, too dancer; Three Whnlcn*. 'sing- ling net; Bfldlo Mxrltonitld nnd ciumuuiy, sketch team; Ails Wio-Htone, prlmfl domm ; I-a Centra and La Itue, musical act: Two ItobertsonH, Jan. Lonergun, song writer; Wat. 01 Ills, manager of thy Tower and IV lonlal Theatres; Bell and ItlcliariR Mr. Khclnliart. tho team main of I he Into Mat. Naehcr, others) I met. J. A. Loneimmn. « i » P. W. L. II.VZAAR IN DI'X'KMIIKII. The annual bazaar of tho Pnifcedniml Woman's League, Malda Crnlgcn, president, will bo held at Iho Waldorf-Astoria snine time In December. The chairmen of some of tho tables are : Doll booth, Mrs. Louise Cninp- bell Htorn; llio most popular iteti"»s booth Will bo looked after by Hello liold: tho racing wheel by Mrs. Paulino Willurd Dm Miser: tbo tea room by Dr. Ma C. Nnhm, assisted by Mrs. Frances II. Ahnihall ; odds and ends. Mrs. H. Marcus Harris; Chinese laundry, by Mrs. Itussell Huxsctt; household booth, Llzzlo Itcebcllo; Professional Woman's booth, Allco iirow.i, and tho kiddy cabaret will bo given by the children of the Htngn Children's fund, and will be conducted by Mrs. Mlllio Tborne, tbe president of the fund. a f I I BARTIK WITH MBTROI'OMTAN. Ottokar Ilarllk, ballet master and com- poser Of tbo tWO big ballets. "Cleopatra" wltb Knrntim A llalley, and "Joan of Are," with ltlngllng UroH., ha* been re-engaged for tho next two seasons at tho Metropolitan Opera House. He Is now with ltlngllng Bros, * • > — HAHHY It. WALLACE HERB. Harry It. Wallace, manager of the American and tho Grand Opera House, St. Louis, Is spending a few days In Now York, ubaklng hands with old friends, iOw h i. ,. ir... tit u« I. I