The New York Clipper (September 1913)

mm gBPTBMBEB 20 THE IStEW tOEKOLtPPEE. •r 1 9 THB **^W YORK CITY THEATRES REVIEWED HEXT WEEK. f»« A'sco pe—Lyric Theatre. CONTINU ED ATTR ACTIONS, DRAMATIC AMD MUSICAL. igTOR-—"Q uo Vadia?" In motion pictures, twenty-second week. RELASCO—"The Tempermental Journey," third week. miTBRlON—"Who's Who?" second week. /^Thin'O —De Wolf Hopper, In "Lleber Au- c gustin," tblrd week. ^UAN—'-Potash and Perlmutter," fifth VMk rjMEDY—"Her Own Money," third week. rjitT—Laurette Taylpr, In "Peg o' My Heart," thirty-ninth week. KJI'IRE—John Drew, In "Much Ado About Nothing" (revival), third week. ^.j NOB—"Within the Law," flfty-flfth r BfY-FOUBTH ST.—Joseph Santley, In "When Dreams Come True," fifth FORTY-BIGHTD—"Else Me Quick," fourth and last week. FULTON—Jtlchard Bennett, In "Damaged Goods," sixth and last week. GAIETY—"Nearly Married," second week. GLOBB — Battle Williams and Richard Carle, ki "The Doll Girl " fourth week. HIPPODROME—"America," third week. HUDSON—"The Fight," third "week. KNICKERBOCKER — Julia Sanderson, In "The Sunshine Girl," tblrd week this 36ftSOD- LONG ACRE—<"Adele." fourth week. MANHATTAN OPDKA HOUSE—"The Old Homestead," tblrd and last week. NEW AMSTERDAM—Christie Macdonald, In "Sweethearts," second week. PHILIPP*S—"The Midnight Girl," third PLAYHOUSE — "The Family Cupboard," (fifth tfg apfe. THIRTY-NINTH STBEET— "Believe Me, Xantlppe," fifth week. WINTER GARDEN—"Passing Show of 1913," ninth week. ■ VAUDEVILLE AND MOTION PICTURES. Lonw's Atbmoe B, Loew's Gband Street, Locw's Dblancst Stbebt, Plaza, *oub- teinih Stbut, Lohw's Lincoln Squaub, Jt-rFKHsoN, Ejucnh's Third Avenub, Citt, Protona, McKinlbz Square, LOBW'a Sevbnth Atbnub. Audubon, Eiohtx-bixth Ptibst, Loiw's National, Nemo, Beobnt, KlVBHSIDB, LOEW'S GBBBLBT SO.OABE, WaSU- inotok and Yobkvilli. MOTION PICTURES ONLY. Cibcie, Unique, Savoy, Hebald Squaeb, Bkuauway,* Whbeb's, Stab, Mount Mobbis, Lowe's Fitth Avbnui, Nonm Stab AND Family. » PROCTOR'S TWECTTY-TffllU) ST. (KM, A. MATTHEWS, HOB.) "Miss 318," Jessie Rusiey's T«ry funny department store sketch, was the most "cared for'" of the bill ushering In the last half of last week, Sept. 11. It is Just as cleverly staged as when the "big time" saw It, and scored a fine hit at this show. The company Is a strong one, and each char- acter was well played. Harry Warden arrived at last after many disappointments In previous week's an- uouncements that he would appear. In black face he opened with "I Love Her. Oh, Oh, Oh," then climbed out on the top of the theatre piano for "Yon Made Me Love You." His following chatter was very an- cient and without any Jolaon delivery about It. Harry went very a la flop. Veronl Verdi and her brother presented ducts and solos on violin and 'cello, and Miss Verdi also sang "That Naughty Mel- ody," with brother accompanying on the •cello. Stop brother's inclination to "rag" en that Instrument, Veronl. He played "When I Lost You" very proficiently. The Oxford Trio presented their basket- tall on bicycles, and enthused and amused with the play and the "referee's" ability to cot in the way of tile riders every now and then. Fool, a magician: Buckley and Moore, fingers and dancers, and Burke, Barton and Wilson, a comedy song and dance trio, are reviewed under New Acts in this Issue. Bill for 18-17: McAlveay's Marvels, Seyon and Julienne. Darley-Bird and Leigh, in "The Underman;" Josephine Clalrmont, Pcrry'B Minstrel Girls, Weston and Fields, •nd Muriel and Arthur VallL For 18-21: Kramer and Ross, Annie Morris, Frank Mc- Cormack Players, In "The Night of the Wedding;" John Wert and his wolf, Curtis and Scnnnell, the Two Luclfers, and "The Palace of Parisian Arts." Tott. NEW YORK THEATRE. (Wit. MOBBIS, MOB.) , The bill Thursday, Sept 11, 1918, was a fairly good one. Kola, the contortionist, did very weU. Marlon Solomon, soprano singer, sang too many numbers, but got over nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas, in 'The Dog THef, ■ did vers, well with their somewhat different comedy sketch. Lariilna and Pearl, man and woman • colored), singers, talkers and a bit of dan- cing, of wCUch the man could do a little more, went smoothly. Rcddlngton and Grant, two men In tramp Jir.ke-un, do some wonderful feats from a trampolln. They live un to their billing, The Bounding Tramps," and staged their act very cleverly. They wore big favorites. hchedn, Is an exceptionally clever violinist, «id tho setting for his act is very pretty, iie plays both rag and classic music. Harry Hose scored a decided hit at this »ow. A young fellow with a lot of person- f 1' ^ nod Harry doesn't dress "up' —Just ■Spjght, He sings all popular numbers, and J?m ll J, 1 hfeeie of "nut* stuff. ine Cloak Models, composed of a chorus of ■> x girls, one principal woman and two men, J» not strong enough to* be featured. Out- 6 dp of looking pretty In good clothes, the Kins show nothing that requires talent, and the principals work "timidly." Harry Montgomery played the much abused "Jew" uaracter, and he abuned it more. Perhaps L e wwe Permitted to take liberty with the R art , he could make something of IL The Lioak Models need a thorough overhauling ■*™Js It can hope to be classed as a "real Weston and Young, man and woman, were added tr> the bill on Friday. They dress ?*>' and work their patter for the most part >rom a bench. The woman gave evidence of ueinc a graceful dancer anU should do more work in that line. The laughing song, by both; featured the man. Courtesy Is the best policy," was Ed. Blon- deli's motto. Pete. ■ i " n , p '°«tor'a Fifty-eighth Street (John JS.™' „">«*.) —•Vaudeville and pictures. Mil . Pa J»w of Parisian Arts" heads the oill for Sept. 15-17, with others, including: L a "P" and Clayton. BuBh and Kngle, Gene „' c ,, ve Earner. Prank McCormack Players, and o Brlen and Cole. For 18-21: Bio and , ° rm «o. .Harry Warden, Corlnne. Ivy and g?l.*g * Macy Models, with Ned Norton, and Muriel and Arthur Valli. "SWEEIBEARIS." f« 8 ' Music b, Victor SSfU book 'by Harry B. Smith and Fred de Oresac Ivrlca by Robert B. Smith. Produced by WerJaA Era*" Uonday "«5Vkx» Dam^ P.uiV i,VL C ! lr Jl 8t,e MacDonald Llzette * Etbel Du J re Houston Cln?~?r.' N e"lB McCoy eX?," 8 Cecilia Hofrmah £ •::::=::::::o e ,ffi g& {?„„„ Mlke lovl3 Tom McNaughton Lieutenant Karl Edwin Wilson K&afwS %**"">* Slingsby..Lionel Walsh SShL V SS -«* * ;.• Frank Belter Arlstlde Canlche Robert O'Connor j£ a r ne .--- T • Ha«el KIrke wSffm I £ urent ^'ty* Fr *och First Footman EdwarcTCrawford Second 1- ootman William WUder •. xt ,7". I .. Be 8ome tlme before "the theatre beautiful' is compelled to seek another at- traction for its present one Is a success of the first water, and this despite a book that drags at times. It Is the fine music of Vic- tor Herbert and the splendid acting and singing of Christie MacDonald that brought the elusive phantom called "success" to 'Sweethearts.'' Mr. Herbert's music Is far and away the best he has written since "Algeria." and many in the audience on the opening night were of the opinion that the present score even surpassed that musical gem. But com- parisons are odious. Suffice It Is to say, that the music of "Sweethearts" is worthy of going miles to listen to. Exquisite are the duets, "Cricket on the Hearth" and "An- §elus, ' both sung with tenderness and charm y Miss MacDonald and her tenor, Tuomaa Conkey. In act one Miss MacDonald won all hearts with her singing of a Bong named after the operetta. Another song that jumped into Instant favor was called "Tbc Monks Quartette," splendidly rendered by Tom Mc- Naughton, Lionel Walsh, Frank Belcher and Robert O'Connor. In the writing of the bonk Smith and Gresac (the latter being Mrs. Victor Maurel) have taken an old story and given it a new twist. It was about a princess who was kidnapped while a baby, and when she grew to maidenhood she was employed as a laundress. She Is In love with a soldier, but a prince traveling Incognito, meets her and falls in love with her. Finding that ber soldier lover Is in love with another maiden, she accepts the prince's offer of marriage and is restored to her title and estates. Miss MacDonald scored a genuine triumph as Sylvia, the royal laundress. Her lovely voice was in splendid condition. She Is al- most constantly on the stage. As pretty and as fascinating as ever she won the hearts of everyone present, for she always lends charm and refinement to her work. Thomas Conkey, ss the prince, proved highly acceptable bot& as a tenor and actor. In Tom McNaughton "Sweethearts" has a capital comedian. He kept the audience in roars of laughter every minute that be "was on." The scene In which be was ironing clothes was a "riot," and made a special ap- peal to the women of the audience. In tbo "Monks' Quartette" he was exceedingly funny. Lionel Walsh also won many laughs as In those "stage Englishmen." In roles like these Mr. Walsh has no superiors and few equals. His role Is rather a small one. In a comic song, entitled '"I Don't Know How I Do It. But I Do," he was capital. Frank Belcher, an excellent baritone, had only one song, "Pretty as a Picture," In which he was assisted by the male chorus. It Is a capital "drinking" song, and Mr. Belcher was compelled to sing It twice. In the role of Llane, Hazel KIrke pleased. She danced gracefully, but is rather shy on singing. The rest of the company, which is a large one, lent good aid. The scenery Is magni- ficent and the stage management left noth- ing to be desired. The second week began Monda?, Sept. 15. Keloev- CITY. (SAMUEL FBEED, ltGB.) (Sept 11-13.) Morris and Walton had the full stage for their showy dancing act, full of lively move- ments*ln a dreamy waits commotion, which later changed to a combination of tbe Tango nnd the Texas Tommy dance, after tho latest pattern. They gained much npy'auEc. ■Georgie Mitchell. In raincoat, boots and Sou'wester, opened with "Doggone That Italn," then recited " 'Tis Great to Live and Learn." with many a truism in Its verses, ■well delivered. Then, as a regular girl, In. white, she sang "Daddy Did a Wonderful Thing," followed by "Breaking Into Socloty and several encore bits. Haden ond Bertln appear as the "Girl and the English Dude" In full dross. The dmle had some time trying to imitate tho motions incidental to a rugtlmc song, but showed his speed when it came to a tumbling finish. The lady t>n sang several verses of different songs, which the Britisher translated Into a ridiculous version In his own language. •Somebody's Coming to My House" and You Wade Me I.ove You* were particularly stun- ning. Acrobatic dancing showed them out nicely. Three of Crossman's Tjanlop-hlonds did Ueli lively plunking on the old banjos, while another and the lady assisted on the piano. A trio with guitar, 'cello and organ, played "Silver Threads," with Crossman singing, while in tbe bead of a big banjo on the drop was disclosed an old couple sitting at the fireside. "There's a Girl in the Heart of Maryland" was another successful vocal of- fering, as a duet, and a rag medley, and "When Uncle Joe PlayB a Bag on His Old Violin" finished up the turn In fine style. Flsber and Brockway, a black face couple, with the lady using an eiasgcrated darkey roll for a walk, made a pleasant stay. Mr. Mine "He Wants Someone to Call Him Daddy" "The International Bag" was an- other winner for this couple. . The International Polo Teams, represent- ine Ireland and Scotland, had a set-to win the wheels as weapons, and tho deft manner "which they burled tbc ball, and in turn blocked tiem, held the whole house In fever- ish Attention The Irish won the score on Paturdny night, the stout wheelman doing the whining The polo matches are certainly * Bert Hanlon started In with some stories, most" new, and then Imitated James Thorn- ton U bis temperance remarks. He sang .tout iJitert party with tie WarfieW 0*M and Bernard style of singing I Love xou, "Vwffi- show* the sport who had n: ^e "art? £rt n u as: !LWl?M since ho had run JwaT from bis home In Texas A splendM .V i_ . n«i» York hotel, a butler, a big to accompany ttf M W.g'JgJS was well wis too childish for her else. *«"• "WHO'S WH0? M Criterion (Charles Krohman, mgr.) — liao's What a three act farce, by Richard Harding Davis, presented by William Col- lier and company, under the direction of Charles l''rohman, Thursday, Sept. 11, with this cast: Lester Ford William Collier Cliff Cooper William Frederic Stumps" Bert B. Melville Bucky Dates Nicholas Judels Judge Holt Grant Stewart Graham Flake Edward Lester Squire Cobb Charles Dow Clarke Dan ulnce John Adam "Pop" Perry Nicholas Burnham Dctectlvo Sergeant Fallon ... Kred'k Conklln Tad. lord William Collier Jr. Rev. D. Scudder Conway Shaffer Aline Ford Paula Marr Sarah Cooper Grace Qrlswald 5Sft. r VP ^'»h Wjant Alfalfa Fanny Dorothy Unger "Who's Whor Is one of those plays that one name would fit as well as another. It starts without any apparent purpose, and ends without accomplishing anything. In brief, the story tells how Lester Fiord had, three years prior to the opening of the fctory of the play been a "dude" cowboy In Texas. One day he was held up and robbed of his revolvers as well aa his valuables The taief later killed a Wells-Fargo Express man, shooting him with one of Ford's revolvers, and left the weapon beside his victim. The murderer was caught by a vigilance com- mittee and lynched. When Ford hears of tho murder an unreasoning fear possesses him. He seems to overlook the fsct that tho mur- derer has been lynched for he Is In dread of being held for the murder because tbe deed was committed with one of his stolen re- volvers. He changes his name to Soapy Sam ana flees to bast Chance, arli. Two years later Ford's father dies nnd leaves him $500,000, which, it be Is not found witbln a given time, is to go to Lester's cousin. Aline Ford. Lester Ford Is finally Induced to go to bis native town of Falrhavcn, Mass. and complications arise from tbe fact that Judge Holt, a dishonest executor of the Holt ea- ts te. believing him to be someone else, wants bis to pass as Lester Ford, while Graham Flake believes he is Lester Ford, but tries to prove htm an imposter. The farce ends rather abruptly, and be- fore matters are clearly explained, but this is not the only fault to be found with Mr. Davis' play. It lacks point and directness, and while s farce lnvariubly depends upon improbabilities for some of Its best points, this farce is wholly improbable. It is the poorest vehicle Mr. Collier has had In man* a day, and is utterly unworthy of his ef- forts. Many authors strive to avoid the conven- tional, but there are some conventionalities that It Is Impossible to Ignore. It can al- most be said that it has become conventional to see Mr. Collier In evening clothes. In this play Mr. Collier Is not seen In a ilress suit, or even a Tuxedo. Ho is dressed as a cowboy In the first act. and in the rest of tbe play he appears in a plain business suit, and scorns ont of place. Not that be isn't clever—he Is always clever—he couldn't be anything else If he wanted to, for he Is one of the drollest men on our stage. For many years he has had the assistance of neither facial make-up, wig nor dress to aid him In hia work, and he does not look at home when he departs from this rule. However, he made us know It was tbe genu- ine Collier who was before us. and made us laugh In spite of the rather wishy-washy material which Mr. Davis has written for him. He was just plain William Collier, and that is always a guarantee that we will laugh. It Is not always what he says, but It <« always tbe way be eays It that makes you laugh, and even the handicap of poor material could not prevent him from facing funny and it Is likely that tbe personality of tbe actor will prevent tbc play from being an absolute failure. Aside from the star, Charles Dow Clarke was tbe one member of tbe cast that gave his character prominence, and as Squire Cobb) he aave a most delightful character study. In Its way his performance is a gem. The others in the company worked con- scientiously, and made the most of their meagre opportunities. The second week be- gan Sept. 15^ WMt. GREELEY SQUARE. (M. M. BLOCS, MOB.) The bill for Sept. 11-13 was thoroughly Interesting In all departments. Grapho is a crayon artist of original mctaod8. On live blank posters on a wall he executed different pictures, which, by aid of someone concealed behind the wall In- dulged In all sorts of mechanical capers. "September Morn," in black, a Hooligan with a working cigar, a diving girl, "Lincoln" and mother subject, all pleased. Fritz's comedy dogs were well trained, in* eluding a bag puncher, two boxing dogs, a ilown. and a leaner from a high ladder. Scott and Wilson made their usual hit. with Scott playing the rube, first In a box, then on the stage, where they both Indulge In their fanny wrestling match. In which, they Introduce clever acrobatic work, finish- ing with an acrobatic dance. "The Apple of Paris," with Minnie Amato and A. Coccla, was an added feature, and both principals made their usual bit by tho clever pantomiming and dancing, well as- sisted by tbe entire troupe. Allan Wallace, in full dress, with a good voice, sang "Good-bye. Boys," then a song of the old songs. He finished in clever style with sn Impersonation of Chevalier singing "My Old Dutch," which caught the house. Richards and Montrose, a clever pair, opened with the man trying to "flirt" the lady. They speak, and then comes "Mellnda" In song, a lot of talk, and a song about "Jerry Flnnerty," "The Bcotry Boo Moon" and a nice dance, showing- the "iioogy Man Jag." The lady qualifies as a great "coon'' singer. The Telegraph Four are good singers, and one, especially, n line little dancer. "Don't Leave tbe Old Homo," "'That Loving Melody Man" and other songs all went over nicely, and a lively dance concluded their offering, Which ought to keep these boys working. "Homebody's Coming to My House" was exploited by one of the Waterson staff of vocalists, to several encores. The pictures were all good. Ted and Clara Steel's offering. Including singing, 'Mr. Steele obliging with "Achlns Heart, 7, and both finish with "Yon Wouldn't iKnow the Old Place Now.'" Mill. i s Jar din de Dime (E. E. Fldgfon, tngr.l —This resort will keep open all year around. Tbe entertainment is still headed by Joan Sawyer and Wallace McCutchcon. Others Include: Betty Martin, dramatic soprano; the Whirlwind Hlggins, Mile. Marguerite end M. Paola, dancers artlstlane; Miss Bars- ban and Mr. Dinui. Lcona Hherwln, soloist; I tuth Powell, violinist, and the American Trio. Murray Mill (Fred Waldmann, mgr.)— Happy Widows this week. Golden Crook next. Olympic (Maurice Krans, mgr.) — Eva Mull's Big Beauty Show this week. Girls from Joyland next. Columbia. (J. Herbert Mack, mgr.)— Mollle Williams' Show this week. Bosey Posey Girls nest "MADAME PRESIDENT." Garriek (William G. Newman, bus. mgr.) — Madame President, n k'aree In three acts, by Maurice Hnnnrauln and Pierre Veber, adapted from the French by Jose G. Levy, produced by Charles Dillingham on Monday evening, Sept. IS, with this cast: Gallnaux George Qlddens ringlet Duncan Mcltao Leraux Oliver Kamsdell De HVrton Millard Saunders lMnlsc- Minna Gombel Angelic Gaitpaux l'attle Browns Houhle Klcne Foster Kobctte Fannie Ward Cyprlra Gaudet John W. Dean Octave ltosomond Jack Devorcaux Francois Aubrey West Marias W. J. Ferguson Blenasses George Brennin Yvonne Belle Daub* Juliette Rath D. Slnc'alr Dominique .Burton -Boathgat* I'orche Jack J. Borwlts A genuine success found Its way Into tho Garrlck on Monday oventng. It Is called "Madame President." and It Is not a suffra- gette play, aa Its title might Indicate. It Is a rollicking farce, and in translating It for our stage Mr. Levy has retained Its Parisian fhwor. Aa ts usual with French farces, thero are several knee and scene* that ara rissuc. In Its English form It ts genuinely tunny. There Is not a dull moment In It, and the piece bids fair to duplicate at tho Garrlck the long run It enjoyed at the Palace Itoval, In Paris. In, the provincial French village of a ray. Mile. Gobette, a famous French actress, given a lato suppor to tho members of her com- pany at tbe one hotel that the town boasts of. They make so much noise that Gallpanx, the village president, orders tho hostess from tho hotel Being without shelter for tbe nigbt, and learning that Gallpaux's wlfo has gone to Paris, Gobetto determines to spend the night at Gallpaux's house. Despite the mnst ardent objections of tho president, she makes ready his wife's room. Aa she Is about to retire, tho president receives a visit from Gaudet. tbe minister of Justice, whose object in calling ts to ascer- tain how the president la conducting bis office. He comes to the conclusion that the young and pretty aotress must be Madame President, nnd despite the old man's pleas, she carries ont tbc deception. Lively compli- cations tJcn follow each other with almost lightning rapidity until the end of tbe play, when matters are explained and tbe minister of Justice, who falls desperately In love with Gobette, asks her to marry him. She accepts on tbe condition that Galtpani, whom she has caused untold trouble. Is made a Justice of the supreme court, In Paris. The plot, as can readily be seen Is not an original one, but It Is humorously treated, (Fannie Ward has during ber previous American starring tours been handlctppoa by Inferior plays, but In this play she has found a proper vehicle. The role of Gobetto gives her many opportunities to show her talents as a comedienne, and Miss Ward Is an ex- ceedingly tlevor comedienne. Thelrnle requires her presence on tho stage almost every min- ute. She was light, gay, humorous and dash- ing. And tho gowns that sho wore won golden words of praise from tho women in the audience during tho Intermlsolon. The veteran. William J. Ferguson ap- peared only In the second act. and Just' long enough to score one of the laughing hits of the piece, as Marius the usher at the min- istry, whose sole object In life appeared to be to get his' master Into deep trouble. John W. Dean, as the minister of Justice played with graco and dignity. It has been some years since Mr. Dean has played in New York, ne has returned a good actor. George Glddcns, also a veteran of the stage, handled the role of Gallpanx In splen- did fashion. He gave It the proper toucics or dignity and sympathy. George Brennan made a great deal out of the small but amusing rote of a ministry clerk, and Jack J. Horwlts, as a policeman who spoko languages, also deserves a word of pralso for bis clever characterisation. (Miss) Pattle Brown, as the real Madame President, slso contributed to the fun of tho evening. Tbd cast Is a largo one, bnt the parts are so small that comment upon tie work of the players is needless. Kelcejf. PROCTOR'S FIFTH AVENUE, (QU8 ItCOUNB, HOB.) Comedy plays an Important part In tbe program pronnntefl by Manager McCune here this week. It was a regular big time coin* cdy week. The audience, which wns a large one, simply laughed themselves hoarse. Frsnk Fogarty, "The Dublin Minstrel," as usual was a high favorite hero, His en- trance was the signal for a hearty round of applause. Ills storleB were full of wit, and put over In tho "Fogarty" way. Tbo large audience were loath to let him go. Bowers, Walters and Crooker duplicated the euctN'ss they attained last week at an uptown house. Tbe act Is awny from all ethers, which makes It one of tho beat novel- ties seen In vaudeville. The work of all throe boys Is capital, the business on tbo Imps bringing; In mnny laughs. Tony Hunting and Corlnns Francis offer- ing (heir excellent bit of comedy, entitled "A Love tozenge," hnd little cause to com- plain at the reception accorded them. Miss Francis' singing wns very enjoysble. Hunt- ing's comedy, In a rather droll fashion, had tho desired results, Billy Rogori. with Imitations of musical instruments, pleased Intensely, lie makes bis appearance singing a song that did not greatly benefit bis performance any. Ills imitations of tbe auto, and of an approach- ing train were a capital bit of work, both earning him several encores. Carlos Csesnro, in his original novelty bal- ancing nnd Juggling act, was placed In tJO closing position, It proved no handicap for him, as he held the audience seated until tho conclusion of bis worthy performance. Louis Stone, the topsy-turvy dancer. danced In every possible manner. He first demonstrated many fancy steps while In an ordinary position. He then uses several dif- ferent apparatus for holding on with teeth and hands, and getting over many fancy fcteps in an upside down position, ills whole performance met with much favor. One of tbe best cqulllbrlsttc performances ever seen at tills bouse was given bv tbe Azard Bros,, a pair of handsome fellows. ttvery stunt performed by these boys were wonders, and brought out rounds of applause. Julie ning and company, presenting "The Man She Met:" Bd. Huller and Helen Vin- cent. In a singing specialty, and Digby Hell end company, presenting "It Happened In Topeka," were all seen In initial perform- ances in New York. (See New Acts.) Jack. a People's (Frank Abbott, mgr.)—College tilrls this week. Beauty Parade next. Grand Opera. Hone (Geo. A. Kingsbury. n'gr.)—Klaw & Krlanger's production, "Ohl On I Delpblne" opened Its second season Mon- day evening, Sept. ID. as the current week's attraction at this bouse. SCENERY THEATRES AND PRODUCTIONS, VAUDEVILLE ACTS EQUIPPED flew and aeeoitd Hand Scenery im Stock HURRAY HILL SCENIC STUDIO M01UUY HILL T1IKATKK, N. Y. WALTMil MAXKY.Mgr. Tol.38o3Mur Hll COLONIAL. (BAM TAUBBR, MOB.) Another big bill of vaudorilto'a best fea- tures has been engaged to entertain this theatre's big clientele this week. It Is neadod by Amelia Bingham and ber eocaMoy, in Mlsi Bingham's original con- ception, entitled "Big Moments from Great Plays," and has been ono of the hits of vaudeville. The intensely dramatic features of several great plays tte presented with marked attention to detail, and they arc splendidly acted as well. With tho capital aid of Lloyd Blngbiiiu, Lisle Leigh, Mr. Bell and Miss Will Veil, Miss Blngbam carried off the honors of the bill In a scone founded upon tbo execution of "Joan of Arc." and tbo comedy sccno from "Mine, Sans Geno." These two prcientatloua ran nearly forty minutes, but they scored xtroogly, and Miss Bingham was obliged la mako u abort speech of thanks at tho llnliti of her act. Guh Udwards' Song Revuo of 1013 la a welcome featuro of the bill, and Its author, who also Appears In the leading roh, has brought tho musical skit right up-to-date, with scintillating music and tuneful song numbers. The little piece Is staged ap- propriately to give tho boat results tu toe presentation of all its pretty mualc, and there is a briskness of action that is most cutn- uirndnble. It, L. Goldberg, who has won fame here In cartoon drawing, and who has Just re- turned from Europe-, scored strongly In new pencilled caricatures of peoplo and Incidents lie experienced while abroad, Tho Monday audiences ware highly amused with Mr. OoloV berg's offering. Edmund Hayes and his company reap- peared In the farcolet. 'The Piano Mover," making tbo usual big laughing hit, which Is always suro to follow Us tunny lines and funnier situations. James T. Duffy and Mercedes Lorena, In their melange of sungs. dances and spark- ling comedy, were ono of the bin's best num- bers, and that tho nudlence thoroughly en- joyed every ml on to thoy were on viow wsa attested by tho applause and laughter which greeted their efforts. Bert Melrose, the funny clown, did his funny high table stunt and fall. This sea- son ho has added another table to his flnlib bit, making live tables In all. Mnurlcu Diamond. Holen McMabon and Ida Clemencn have brought their act to a point of cxcollnnco that for rapidity of work and singing and dancing capabilities will com- pare very favorably with anything In Its line on the vnudvvlllo stage. The dancing of Mr. Diamond, and tbe "scarecrow" bit were tbe best features of the act. The Flying Itusitilli opened tho show In ono of the swiftest trapsie acts seen here In a long time. Their work, actually, wns m hazardous In some respects, thnt the audi- ence seemed relieved whtn they had llnlibed. Tho Gasch Sisters gymnasts, closed tho show, and their expert work held the audi- ence until the close of their act. Tbo motion pictures of Harry IC, Thaw, taken by Hal Bold at Sborbrooko, Can., were ihown for the first time on Monday. Mr Held strove very hard, In a melodramatic duscrlptlon of tie pictures, to create a sym- pathy for Mr. Thaw, but tbn audience did not seaia to bo very favorably impressed with Mr. Bed's very 111-Judgod remarks It was a grand stand play that failed, as it fully deserved to do. When tan orchestra took their accustomed places at tho Monday matinee tbo smiling race-of Julius Limbers, who baa boon tho or- chestra leader hero tor many seasons, was again seen In the leader's chair. Julluu re- ceived the welcome bo fully desorvud. Old Timor. PALACE THEATRE, (IBANE XOOKPSON, MOB.) That the reduced prlcos have had the de- sired results Is attested by tbe capacity busi- ness being dono at tho Palace oven since the present season opened. At tho rise of the cur- tain Monday evening thero wasn't a seat to be had on any floor. It la gradually taking its pltco as New York's loading vaudeville tbeutro. In n rpeclnl engagement Nanco O'NclI and her company were seen for tho first time in a dramatic playlet entitled "Tbo Second Ash Tray: or, In Self Defense." Both the star and her company mot with a hearty welcome, (See Now Acts.) Itttnntng her a close second wns tho star of comedy and song, Nora ilayus, assisted by Hal Clarke and August Klvlnccko. Seldom has s reception been accorded an artist as was given to Miss Hayes on Monday night. The applause lasted several minutes. Many now songs were offered by Miss Hayes, all meeting with marked approval, Tho song contest which was drat Introduced by Miss Hayes was also a clever lilt of business, tbe audience marking their ballads during the Intermission, and tho winning song nclng rendered by Miss Hayes. At Lie conclusion of her regular performance the audience kept railing for their favorites, and Miss Hayes obliged by rendering as many as time would permit Mr. Ciurkn contributed his bit by a clever and graceful dance, that earned film several encores. W. Uessema' Third Generation In an acro- batic sketch, called "Artists' Children," was ono of tbe biggest features on tbo program. (Heo New Acts.) Hilly McDormott, tbe happy tramp come- man. cleaned up on his Initial appearance at this house. Ills stories were full of wit and ginger, and nut over in his original manner, were good for many encores. His singing wns also a big feature. The Housn imitation, In which be leads the orchestra, was a side- splitting affair, and kept the audience roar- ing with laughter every second. Offorlng "Her Daddy's Frtond," Lola Mer- rill and Frank Otto showed they havo one of the most rollncd anil classy acts of lis kind In vaudeville. Their "get back" pntter la a delight, and a sure cure for tbo blues. A now song, Introduced by Mr. Otto, called "She's Waiting for Him to Lovo Her All tho While," wss a hnge success, Tbe dainty little dance also given by thorn was well liked. Showing many new dancing stops, Hole and Patterson, who recently scored a big hit st a downtown house, duplicated here. They gave tho Intest tango, a rather strenu- ous affair, and then Introduced a now waltz, which proved very successful. Their featuro was called "Tbe International Dance," In which the man Is called upon to do some very capable work, Their specialty met with much favor. Burlesque was well represented by Chas. Howard, assisted by Ed. ttatllff and Dorothy Haydon. Howard gavo the snmo act as ho has been doing In burlesque for many seasons, and walked away wltJ one of the laughing hits of the program. Ho Is a natural born comedian, every move he made being a signal for much luughti-r Ills work ss th» whiskey salesman wns the cleverest lilt of work hi (Continued on POOC it.)