The New York Clipper (July 1913)

-ULRICA!! Copyright 1918, by tie Frank Queen Publishing Company (Limited). Founded by FRANK QUEEN, 1853. NEW YORK, JULY 26, 1918. VOLUME LXI-No. 24. Prlco, 10 Centa, PLAYERS AT N.J. RESORTS. BHL1E BURKE'S ILLNESS. Robibt B. SlAirrnx spends ill of the time he can spare from the road at his home at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. Thla year he has renovated bis beautiful boose Brucewood. and added several I orses to his already large stock. In the Summer Mr Montell la a typical farmer, and his eight n-onths old boo seems to like the farm. Ycnng Mn«ter Brace Is a benutlfnl child. Fnrrz Letbis, who his been leading man for Flobert B. Mantell for eight years, baa purchased o niece of ground opposite tho estate of Mr. Man- tell and baa been very basy since bis season closed holidlng bis own bungalow. He has bad the as- sistance of John Barks also of Mr. Mantell's com- pany, and between them hate completed a lovely tmngnlow. Mr. Lelber, hla wife and son will more Into their completed home this week. Daniel V. Asthitb and bla wife, Marie Ohlll, sre spending the Bummer at West End, N. J. Jules Hurtiq and bla wife, formerly Minnie Lee, are spending the Summer at Leonardo, N. J. Louis Hnrtlg and Lottie Crampton spend week-ends with the Jnlea." Mrs. Jnlea la a professional clam digger and takes pride In teaching all the neighborhood, who are not already proficient la this wonderotn art how to tit In the water and dig for soft shell clams with their bare bands. She holds the record for securing the most dams Id an Lour. She got one hundred and twelve at the list "sitting." Bells Gold, who has a lovely Summer home at Leonardo, aeema to be the champion "benefit" singer of the town. Within Ibe two weeks she has enng at Kcil Bank for the Monmouth Boat Club, it Atlantic Highlands, for the benefit of the Fonrth of July Celebrations (twice), and went to New York at the request of Ahnce Hutchinson to ting for the Suffrage Pore Food Stores, "Voter- vllle." Joseph FItlandh, who has been playing In "Within the Law," at the Julian Eltlnge Theatre all year, has bis home at Leonardo, N. J. He has not been seen much of late because bis "Job" is too good. James Carson, the Dutch comedian, lives In K'ensbnrg, N. J. Hal Betd Uvea at Atlantic HIghands N. J. F. E. Paras, who Is writing the music for "Iole," which H. H. Frazee will produce In the Fall, has rented a cottage at Leonardo for the Summer. Bo.lt Biirar and his wife. Mildred, have their bungalow at the Highlands of Naveslnk, N. J. Ms. and Mas. Clabshcs Bcnton, known In ToDdeville as Prince Kunton, have a home at the Highlands of Naveslnk. Albest W. Cross, who will be connected with Ihe Western "What Happened to Mary" Oo. has his Summer home at Leonardo. At the present v tiling be baa gone to St. Louis to visit bla abater for a few weeks. Rshsaisals of "The Dream Maiden," In which Belle Gold will slug the orlnclpal comedy role, be- gan on July T. Job Wood and his family are at Pleasure Bay. N" J., for the Sumner. Somctlties he can tear himself away from the place to attend to bla New York Office. He likes the country. Loms Huano bas disguised himself. He shaved his mustache, bat he was recognised. On Junk 27. at the Summer home of Mrs. Al- bert W. Cross, at Leonardo, N. J., who la known to the stage as Belle Gold, was held the annual picnic of the Professional Women's League. Many prominent women were on hand. They Included: Maida Cralgen, president- of the Professional Women's Leagne; Mrs. John 8berwln Crosby, reorder and president of the Women's Democratic Club; sirs. Millie Taorrie, president of tbe Stage Chlldren'a Fund; Mrs. Snasell Basaett, represents- live of Actors Kund Euchres; Mrs. O. E. Plerson, of the California Club; Mrs. S. E. Collins, of the Southland Club: Mrs. F. H. Abrahall. of House- wives League; Mrs. J. E. Qulnn, of the New York- ers; Mrs. Louise Campbell Stern, of the IUlny Day O'oh: Mrs. Pauline Wllinrd De Llsser, of tne N. Y. Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. Hittle Neniti. Mr. and Mrs. David B. Laofferty. Louise Muldener, Mrs. Amelie Sogers, Grace Thompson Moore of tbe Musicians Club: Mrs. F. B. John- son of Brooklyn; Kate E. Wilson, Mrs. Kenneth Leo of tbe Century Olnb; Grace Msssey, besides many other members of the Professional Women's Lerpue. Nor was oar own State of New Jersey forgotten, because as special guests Miss Gold In- vited Mrs. Harry Hart, Mrs. John Snedeker, Mrs. O. ;Ledley, Mrs. A. S. Sampson and Mrs. Peter a. Donne, of tbe Brentwood Hotel, and her daugh- ter, Lola. Luncheon was served on the lawn under a Urge canopy decorated in yellow and bine, .which are the league colors. Tbe table w " decorated with yellow and blue flowers •nd Mrs. Dr. Gens, of Msrdean, sent a hnfe honqnet of pink roses, which were In the centre of the table. Bridge and euchre were played and after a very delightful day tbe ladlea or tbe league and their escorts, representatives of the Friars left for New York on the last boat. THE NEW ELKS' HOME. The new Home question was thoroughly thrashed out at Rochester, and while the location of the new Home has not been defi- nitely settled, the building commission stood 9 to 2 In favor of tbe present site, and so I guess it Is Bedford City, Va., for good. Pend- ing the erection of the new buildings, the present residents must be cared for. 8o the trustees have made the residents two propo- sitions: First.—To allow them to go to their home lodge, paying railroad fares, give each resi- dent a temporary pension of $7 per week, while building, and when buildings are ready pay their railroad fare back to new Home. Second.—If any resident wants to remain cere, the commission will provide quarters. Both propositions are only tentative, and a resident must obtain the consent of his lodge before accepting proposition No. 1. All arrangements nave not as yet been fully completed, and It will possibly be two months before they are. The residents voted on the proposition, and the vote was 2 to 1 In favor of No. 1 plan. 0 «» EXPLORER STANLEY'S ACTOR SON DIES. "I am the son of Henry M. Stanley, the famous explorer. Tell mother," were tho last whispered words of Jack Stanley, nn actor, who died July IS In a lodging; house In Snult Ste. Marie, Mich., from tuberculosis. His widow said she knew bis secret, but that no other person did. He was almost delirious with fever when be told It to ber, and he mode her promise never to reveal It while he lived. To his friends he never would speak of bis famllv or his personal affairs. Jack Stanley was married on tho stage of the Odenn Theatre. In Clarksburg, W, va., four years ago. He and his wire were in Sault Ste. Marie as members of a Summer stock company. The Illness that finally caused his death was contracted In India. Stanley was a graduate of Cambridge Unl- Tersltv and of Heidelberg. In the latter In- stitution he specialized In medicine and surgery. Charles Frohman, on July 17, received a cablegram from Miss Blllle Burke, who Is staying with ber mother at tbe Imperial Hotel, Carlsbad. Austria. The cablegram read: "No operation. Bapidly recovering. Up and out soon." For tbe past five days Miss Burke has been suffering from what seemed to be appendi- citis, with the added threat of an unavoid- able operation. Bnt from Miss Burke's last cablegram and others that have come to Mr. Frohman, the actress' illness seems to be due not so much to appendicitis as to the results of practically a solid year of continuous stage work in two different plays. From Mrs. Burke, now at Carlsbad with her daughter, Mr. Frohman bas the added assurance that her daughter will shortly be read v to begin ber season's work in good health. On Sept. 8 Balss Burke will begin ber plans for the year, surrounded by two different dramatic organizations. She will begin a quick tonr of the cities West of Chicago, in ''lie Amazons,'' at the Apollo Theatre, At- lantic City. On Dec. 8, for a few preliminary perform- ances before coming to New York, she will nppear, also at Atlantic City, for the first time, in her new play, by W. Somerset Maug- ham, called "The Promised Laid." In this, bis latest play, Mr. Maugham has laid his scenes in London and North America. "The Promised Land" will reveal Miss Burke In an entirely different character than any she has heretofore undertaken. It Is a character part marked by extreme simplicity and un- usual passion. The entire play Is supposed to typify that instinctive Individual initia- tive, even among lowly people, that bas been the great force for the advancement of civil- ization. In this play Miss Burke will commence her fifth starring season under the manage- ment of Charles Frohman. SIC MARCELINE IN "CIRCUS" PRODUCTION. Marcellne, the popular Hippodrome clown, is to be starred this season, in a piece espe- cially written for him. __ The H. * 8. Producing Company, of which M. C. Frledberg is president, Harry B. Nelmes, vice president, and Jed F. Sbaw, secretary and treasurer, Is promoting the enterprise. Marcellne's tour will begin in Ualtlmore early In September, and the pro- duction will Include a big circus ring scene. NOW READY BLANCHE BATES CLOSES TOUR. 25 YEARS AGO* THE £ CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK For S«a»*»aon ieo-1914 It contains the names and addresses of Managers. Vaudeville and Dramatic Agents in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Canada, London j Music Publishers; Theatrical Clubs and So- cieties : T. If. A. Headquarters; Moving Pic- ture Firms, and other information. Sent only on receipt of 2c stamp, accom- 5anted by a coupon cut from THE NEW ORK CLIPPER. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO., LTD. Publishers THE NEW YORK CLIPPER ALBERT J. BORIE, Mimglng Dlrsctor 47 W. 88** STRIET, NXW YORK OUT OCT AND Send this Coupon and 2c. stamp for a copy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATS BOOK (For 1M8-1SU) To THX NXW YORK CUPFXR 47 West a«th Street, flew York -WHILE DICGE IS AWAT. Thomas Baker, manager of tbe Orphcum Circuit Shows, at Calgary. Can., has gone to Edmonton to take charge of the vaudeville shows at the Empire Theatre there. W. D. Bugge, manager in Edmonton, and wife are East on their vacation. All*. ANX> MRS. l$r>. B. MARKS AND MRS. W. J. DBANE, Wife of Prominent Australian Mosle Publisher, Visits American Cities. (Special to TBI New York Cmtpm.) Chicago, Saturday, July 19. Mrs. W. J. Deane, wife of the well known music publisher of George Street, Sydney, Australia, arrived In Chicago, Wednesday, 9. after visiting New York, Niagara Falls and Boston, and honored the Western Bureau of Thb New Yobk Clipper with a call. In a very entertaining manner Mrs. Deane re- counted some of her experiences In tbe East, where she was tbe guest of prominent music publishers and professional people. Motoring over the country estates and get- ting a glimpse of country life and manners, she was particularly charmed with the Amer- ican borne life, which she discovered was quite different than she bad anticipated. Speaking of Australia, Mrs. Deane said: "For the past twenty-eight years I have re- sided In the land of tne kangaroo. I am frank to say that in many respects the cus- toms In vogoe in the Antipodes are In vari- ance to those existing In tbe United States of America, but still I am vividly Impressed with the cosmopolitan atmosphere which pre- vails In your charming country. I am frank to say t&at In my travels through the vari- ous parts of tbe world, since leaving Au- stralia on the 12th of March last, I ex- perience'! more or leas of a feeling of home sickness until I saw the Goddess of Liberty upon entering the harbor of dear old New York." . . Referring In a very cordial manner to her receptions In Boston, where she was enter- tained by Messrs. Walter Jacobs and Jos. M. Daly, whom Deane 4 Son represent in Australia, Mrs. Deane said: "As the home of American culture, the very heart of all that is refined In the world of music and letters, one tblng that Impressed me more than any other was the general appreciation shown high class band music by the Boston people of every degree. 'Pop' orchestra perform- ances, I found were patronized to capacity In Boston." Harking back to ber visit in New York, Mrs. Deane said: "One might search all toe stand- ard dictionaries and encyclopedias to find words adequate to describe my first impres- sion of Broadway, and particularly In tbe Longacrc Square district I was fascinated with Broadway; Australia, London or Paris do not compare with its radiance. While in New York, I saw the first production of 'All Aboard,' and Zlegfeld's 'Follies of 1913/ as the guest of Messrs. Marks and Stern. "I was rather amused. In arriving In this country, to read in the dispatches that Jere- miah O'Connor, chief of the Censorship Hoard la Chicago, who plays an Important part in the vice censorship, had seen fit to place the taboo upon that work of art, 'Sep- tember Morn.' I am sure that If tbe sergeant could see the manner In which Florcnz Zleg- feld brings out this masterpiece Id tbe 'Follies' that he might change his opinion." Mrs. Deane thoroughly enjoyed her Chicago experiences. Naturally she visited tbe Stock Yards, where she was tendered a luncheon by prominent packing house officials. An auto- mobile tour was made through the boulevard system In Chicago, as the guest of Nat D. Mann, Western Manager for Jos. Stern A Co., and referring to this Mrs. Dcsno said: "Grand Boulevard and tho drives through Jackson, Lincoln and Washington Parks more than favorably compared with any I have ever seen." On Monday, 14, Mrs. Deane left Chicago for Salt Lake City, thence to go to 'Frisco. on her way back to Sydney. Australia, where •he will arrive "please God," on August, 18. Warscn A. Patrick. The Blanche Bates Company closed a long and prosperous tour at Los Angeles, on July 19. Miss Bates wll! spend a few weeks visiting friends at some of the watering places on the Pacific Coast, nnd will then return East to her beautiful country home on tbe Hudson River, preparatory to hot-In- ning rehearsals for the new play which Cbas. Frohman has selected for ber use next sea- son. Gustave Frohman, who has directed Miss Rates' tonr for his brother, will remain In I.os Angeles for the rest of tho Summer, at bis buniralow near Ocean Park. Townsend Walsh, who has been tho ngent of the company, sailed on July 10. on the Mongolia, tot a tour to Honolulu. Japan, China and Manila. Miss Bates' company, which Is largely com- posed of English people, returns East, nnd most of the members of the company will sail direct for England. THE GUS SUN EXCHANGE. The season of 1918-14 promises to be a prosperous one for the Gus Sun Booking Ex- change Co. With more larger theatres than ever, and with a large number of high class features already booked under blanket con- tract, offices In New York, Chicago, Pitts- burgh and Cleveland, the Interests of mana- gers and artists will bo served to the best advantage. The personnel of the Gus Sun Booking Ex- change Is as follows: Gus Sun, general direct- or; Ray II. Lcnson, booking oflYe manager; Warren Todd, Homer Ncor, booking agents; Tom Powell, producing dept.; Lena ft. Smith, billing clerk. Coney Holmes will still con- tinue to represent Sun In Chicago; Jerome Casper in Pittsburgh; John Sun, New York, and tho new office created In Cleveland will be under the management of G. F. Frnzcc. who Is well known In the vaudeville game. Italnh Mosher will act as private secretary to Mr. Sun. The operations of the Sun Exchange will be on a much larger scale than ever before. The producing department, a new feature, will have at least a dozen productions, rang- ing from minstrels to tabloid musical com- edies. Working agreements have been en- tered Into with Ned Alvord of Chicago, with regard to the handling of tho tabloids, nnd an Eastern circuit Is now being formed to play tabloids exclusively. All these attrac- tions will be booked through tbe Sun office. All houses on the Sun tlmo will open tho current season on Labor Day, nnd very few acts will be repeated over the circuit this season. It has been decided to use moro new nets, and then gradually weed out tbe un- desirable attractions. The opening of tho new Victoria Theatre. In Pittsburgh, which 1b said to be the finest popular priced vaudeville thentre In tho coun- try, has been set for Labor Dny, and three shows daily will bo the policy. ♦ « • QUINXY'S NEW THEATHE. julncy, HI., Is to have aaother theatre. It may not 'be practicable to have It ready for the opening the coming season, but that will depend on the Fall nnd Whiter weather and the ability of the contractors to obtain from, tbe mills the massive iron girders that are to form part of the building material. The theatre Is to be located on the property now occupied by the Unitarian Church, In the 600 block. Main Street. The part of this valuable lot bought as tho site of (ho theatre Is In the rear, nnd when the plans contemplated have been fully completed there will be, leading to the theatre entrance, an archway In the centre of tho throe-store busi- ness block In front, this archway to be seven- teen feet In width by eighty foot In length. Messrs. John N. Stanople, George Gennctos and Alexander Monnnteros, proprietors of the handsome Princess Theatre on Fifth Street, are financing and carrying forwnrd the theatre project. In addition to the lot bought as the site of tho theatre thev have purchased a piece of property directly across the street from the Unitarian Church, and will transform It Into tho most elaborate confectionery establishment In the city. This purchase alone represent'! an Invest- ment of $18,000. The theatre will represent an outlay of fCO.000. The carrying out of the two propositions wl'l mean an expendi- ture on the part of the firm approximating $80,000. The theatre Is to have a seating capacity of 1,300. It will have 0S0 seats on the ground floor, 850 In the first balcony nnd 300 In the second balcony, or gallery. Sup- porting the first balcony will be two pojts, and with this exception the building will bo free of posts or pillars, and tho view of tho stage will bo unobstructed from every scat In the bouBc. The stage Is to be large enough to accommodate tbe largest dramatic produc- tions that ever fill engagements In cities of Qulncy's size. The programs will cover every- thing- from moving pictures to vaudeville and from vaudeville to tho leading dramatic pro- auctions. The house will have wide passage- ways on each tide and, with tho commodious front entrance and the paved alley In rear, will bo open all around, leaving space that will bo utilized In making twenty-four exits. Architect Clarke Is at work on the plans and specifications, and so far as the ground floor plans are concerned, they contcmplato two storerooms on ons sldo of the archway lead- lug to the theatre, and one on tho other side. In the centre will be the seventeen foot arch- way, lending eighty feet back to tho theatre entrance. 4«» WIHTBKCK TO PITTSIH nc.ll. Frank Whltbcck. last season manager of Ii. F. Keith's Grcenpolnt Theatre and at present managing Keith's Bushwlck Theatre. In Brooklyn, N. E will leave the Keith forces early In August, to accept the position of general business mnnagcr of the Pitt Theatre Co.. of Pittsburgh, Fa. The Pitt Theatre Is tho rcnamrd Kenyan Opera House, and tho policy will bo stock, with Mary flail ami Robert G'cek- ler In the leads. William Mooro Patch, dramatic critic of Tho Plttuhvrgh Dispatch, Is the managing director, and tho concern Is backed by Pittsburgh millionaires. Pre- vious to joining tho Keith people Mr. Whit- beck was Identified with tbe Temple Theatre, in Camden. N. J., and was for years a well known road manager and agent. Under this heading wo will publish each week Important nnd Interesting amusement events occurring In the corresponding week a quarter of a century ago. July 20.1888.—"A Music Lesson," by Mrs. C. A. Doromus, originally acted at tho Elberon, N. J., Casino. July 23.—Mngulrc's Grand Opera House, Butte. Mont., burned. July 25.—Schneiders Summer Theatre, St. LouIr. Mo., burned. July 20.—Tho Brothers Byrne made their American debut at Grand Itnplds, Mich., with Thatcher, Primrose A West's Minstrels : first New York, Oct. 20, at Ilnrlcm Comtque. ru'ittNO tub wr.EK. Db Wolf llorriia had his plcturo on the front page of Tun Omit™, Ho was then with tho McCaull Opera Com- pany. Don is and Sullivan dissolved partnership. Dockhtahkr's, Gorman's, Havcrly's, Johnson A Slnvln's, McNIsh, Ramsa A Arno's, nnd Thatcher, Prlmroso A West's Min- strels were getting ready for the road. Tun Dclovnn Show was In Bridgeport. Marcuh Meyer and Maurice Giiau wero In quarantine in Buenos Aires, South America. Artiiku Dunn signed with "Fantnsma." W'm. Gamin signed with II. It. Jacobs. I.Ei.'i.Ain anii Leslie signed for "Mam'zollc." Geoiioh If. Murray signed fur tho advanco of W. J. Gllmoru's shows. Fred. C. Fish returned from Europe. Macuik Clink whs at tlio Illjou, Seattle, Wnah. Daniel E. IIaniwan sailed for Europe. E. M. Gnrriioi.ii was manager of tho Stand- ard, Cincinnati, O. A. M. Palmer bought the lease of Wallack'd Theatre, New York. Walter U Main was a Clipper cnllor. Tin; Wesley Brothers signed with Irwin Brothers' Co. Frank Gardner advertised for talent for his North American Circus. Herman and Li man offered it number of nets, including Fnnto Bonl Brothers, Itlchnrd I'ltrnt, Adrlonne Anclon, San- dor Knsner, Tatnll, Ilrantz Brothers, tho Eddys, tho Vnldls Sisters, Judge Family and Miss Edna (who walks In, spare). THE MODERN DRAMA PLAYERS. At Hampton Park Theatre Charleston, S. C, tho Modern Drama Players, undor the management of 0. G. Muntlic, are enjoy- ing ii pleasant and prosperous Hummer run, nnd the company Is conceded by press and Mr. Whiting, manager of tho Academy and Hampton Pnrk Theatres, to bo the best and strongest stock organization that ever vlstcd C'harlcstn. ♦' » PARTNKHSIIir DISSOLVED. The Lyric Thentre Co., operating tho Vari- eties Theatre, In Terra Haute, Iiid,, and com- posed of T. W. Ilnrhydt Jr., manager, and Jack Hoofller, secretary and treasurer have dissolved partnership. Mr. Ilnrhydt has taken over Mr. Iloeinor's stock and 1ms dis- posed of one halt of his stock to Marcus llclmnn and W. H. Iluttcrflcld, of Chicago. T. W. Ilnrhydt will bo general manager, while Boss Gnrver will act as house mana- ger. High class viiudevlllo Is promised, tho entire ten acts to come from the Grand, at Kvniisvllic, and then move to tho Orphcum, nt South Bond, which Is under tho Allardt Bros, management. Mr. Ilnrhydt, who has hod a lease on tlio Grand Theatre for tho pant seventeen yenrs, has given up that lease, nnd that house tins been leased by 14, P. Cur- rntherfl. of Chlcngo, for ten years, at a rental of $10,000, Including light and heat, an In- dense of $.1,000 over what Mr. Darhydt paid. It will lie entirely rc-modollod. Mr. Ilnrhydt still holds the K. & K. booking franchise, but Is In New York; it Is understood Mr. Cur- ruthcrs Is to arrange the matter with him while they aro in Now York. 4 » » "WHY I" Tlio Shubert Theatre, In St. Paul, Minn., rinsed July III far lack of patronage, and tho Hlinhort Drnmntle Stock Co. anil llnlnhrldgo Mimical Comedy Co., which hnva been alter- nating between Minneapolis nnd St. Paul, aro both playing In Minneapolis, beginning 14. W. P. t.'ullcn, manager of tho Shubort The- atre, wants to know— Whcro St. Paul people go at night? Why Is Bt. Paul known to theatrical producers and actors as the "hoodoo" town? Why St. Paul people go to Minneapolis to seo a show that Is also given In St. Paul? Why did Hothcrn nnd Marlowe piny only throo days In St. Paul when they plnyed n week In Min- neapolis? What ore the basic reasons for llenrv W. Ravage's announcement that ho would not In tho fi'tiiro book nny of his pro- duct Ions for St. Paul, nnd why is St. Paul railed the "bumntsst" show towa In America? HARRY CARROLL, Now twonty-ono yenrs of age, has attulncd wonderful success a* a long writer. Ho has had a career which seems remarkable, owing to the fact that he has written more hits, at his time of life, tlmn any other writer In tie: history of tlio song writing business. At the ngo of seventeen, he wrote n very tdg hit in "Nix On tho Glow Worm, Lcno." IIo then formed the vaudeville team of Weston, Field*) nnd Carroll, and created a very big success In the vaudeville field, and for n short time neglected his song writing. IIo was ncr- sundcil to give this up for a time, and dur- ing this period of rest, he wrote "On tho Mississippi." "On the Trail of the Lonesome Its*" and "It Takes a Little llaln With tho Sunshine. rho Trail of the Lonesome I'lne" Is ono of tho biggest successes that thn country lias ever known. From the very start, the song swept the country. Ho has n stylo of writing dlsslmillnr to any other writer, nnd before he Is many years older, will probably write many moro hits. He Is a gonial, modest little fellow and very popular, having mnnv friends. He Is now rehearsing an set with Dorothy Brenner, and predic- tions point towards a sensation In tho vaude- ville field for ncit year, with this act