The New York Clipper (October 1913)

OCTOBER i THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 19 DeatDsintk Profession (flee page it.) lunar Q. PsussrsB, Sept. 28. William MoMtnuui, Sept 21. Cou WUXUM Bunar, Kept. 23. William Nbwtok Smith, Sept. 10. JOBK BSITOK Bbxbd. Sept. 7. jobn Miij.s, Sept. IS. Uin M. 8. Bnrnuu (Minon Sinclaih), Sept. 28. NEW VAUDEVILLE ACTS EARL D.SIPE PUTS FORWARD WINIFRED ST.CIAIJRB Her OwteCo, THERE'SAREASON! GERMAN STOCK FOR A WEEK. Cincinnati Germ.in Stock Oo. will have a re- markable start. Manager John H. ilivlln will try tlie cxperlmeot of giving Cincinnati a whole week to lit acquainted with the new member* of Otto Krust Schmidt's happy family. Willy Dledrlch, tbe new character actor who succeeds \Y. f r-Acnten, cornea fron Erfont, Germany. I!h ■. .•cesser has returned to TJlm, Germany. A:'.;'' i Stoye aa another arrlral from the Oer- ■ ••'■jeatre at St. Petersburg, Rossis. Boael 1 ■ is the new soobrette. Sbe sang here once li. - .-. re aa a "am-at player." She baa song In 8tntt- cart and Mnencbcn, bat she la a Milwaukee girl— a born American. Oarl Wlegard la another re- cruit from New Tork. Old members re-engaged Include: John Folate], Olemena Baiter, liana Forstner, V. Mueller-Fabrlclus, Elsie Scbmld- Oorty, Amanda Blu.ii, Ilelene Buerger and Annl Oolblm-Sonden. ST. CLAIR COMPANY BANQUET. At the conclusion of the week's engagement of the Winifred St. Clair Stock Co., at the St. Clair Theatre. In Oreenaburg, Pa., Bept. 20, a banquet win tendered to the house staff, Including stage banns, ushers, office force and orchestra, and newspaper men. Miss Bt. Olalr was presented with a jeweled bracelet by the boose staff. In- cidentally, the St. Olalr Company broke the record for a week's business at the Bt. Olalr Theatre. KEENKY GETS METROPOLIS. Henry Rosenberg has leased the Metropolis The- atre, Bronx, New York, to Prank Kecney, who will continue, at leaat for Uo present, the policy ot stock. The lease la for fifteen years, at on an- nual rental of $20,000. i WESTCHESTER THEATRE OPENS. Tin- Westchester Theatre. In lit. Vernon, baa opened up with stock under the management of Oarl Berlin, who Is known In Oft. Varnou- section a* the "Millionaire Boy of Stock." The boose has been entirely overhauled and re-decorated. Itutb Qatea and Eugene Webber are playing in the leads. The opening bill was "Qrauatark." Bdwarts' Yankee Doodle Scouts. MtOCTOB'a TWBKTr-XIlIBO STRUT, SsTT 28. JgL.g'mg '"tost entertainment for KSu «i i i 8 i hl '. Ynnkeo Doodle Scouts, the n ?w 0 S?. I,r i c * °' W* wcr * wrltUrTby to other than Tommy Grey. Twenty-five oeo. ?il°„i aro KSfltf to'pitieSt thll military £5 slcal ana drill, and all of It haa a"tie plot centered around Jezbo, tho "nlggnr" cook who attempted to desert the amy when war seemed unavoidable. h»?u e /i? d S* e ! 1 and "PtareM «nd brought jfm™&*a* burl <»<iue court martial, In which ♦iSSl* Adams, as the Irish general of the ™»0Pf. personally gentencea him lo toe shot. gg.g*._— .9* Picked squad of the acouta raise their rifle,, to carry\nrt tho command" S2hi."SES "? d 6nt M to the Injured," rushes upon the scene, and after securing Jeabp s promise to stick around and do the cooking thing, he la pardoned In time to keen Mi[chicken etcallne; appointment The act first opena with the march en- & anC i!. ot *}&teen of the boy scouts In the khalthl uniforms, and every kid looked tho f. £2° «Sr*« "0'iUer he was Impersonating. "The Old Red, White and Blue" ta the march rong. sung by all. After their exit the three comedians, Jexbo, the cook, a Jewish corporal and another as a "Nance" helped tho com- edy situations along and Interrupted the lieutenant's love-making to Ruth, the Red Cross nurse. Then Jetbo led "Honolulu ML V?"'^' D JL the way, Is branded all over with the Gus Edwards Idea of melody), and he,,, w »s assisted 0T the "touts In a chorus drill and dance, minus the musketry. This was followed by the call for aome one to be a hero and pass Into the enemy'* camp, and also the disappearance of Jezbo, because he being black, why, they explained, he could not be detected In hla heroic act. This led up to "A. Hero" number by two of the officers and the three comedians. Finally the "Nance" accepts the chance to become famous, and leaves on the deadly errand. A shot, and he la brought back, via the stretcher, and after his pulse had been taken and he had been promised nuarsh- mallows by "nursle," sho (the nurse), led "I dive First Aid to Injured Hearts" In such a beautiful way and fine soprano voice, that wo decided that s".ie was no other than Hattle Kneltel, one of Gun Edwards - girl "finds." Tho number allowed the scouts, with guns, to give excellent aid to her with goo* 1 singing aud inarch to exit This num- ber was the best of all, and Miss Kneltel was compelled to repeat it four times. Then Jezbo was brought In for the court- martial scene, during which Jlmmle Adams sang "When the Irish Oo to Wmr" before sentencing his deserter. But "Jei" was saved by nurse. Here another drop, at rear of stage. Is lowered, and after Eddie Burns put them through a surprisingly well exe- cuted drill, the raising of the drop disclosed a fort, which the boys scaled, and Miss Kneltel rose above it attired m a red, white and bine costume, for curtain. Gus Edwards has put both of his shoulders to this one. and It should meet with as much favor as bis present "Song Revue," "Kid Knbnret" and other aucco8>5fnl acts bave. We caught It "In the rough." but it showed strength enough to prove a money getter for him when Intended different shifts and one or two stronger comedy situations are slipped in. The act Is well staged, and all In all, worthy of lone existence. Willie Siege! does well In the black face role of the rook, and Oene Bvhulcr gave an unusual funny performance in the "cissy" part without overdoing the action of It. Hattle Kneltel makes a wonderfully sweet looking nurse, and song her nombers to their fall value in applause. Harry Toung looked and acted the captain part, and Roy Hack worked in real patriotic spirit, leading the numbers, right up on his toes, from the ptano In the orchestra pit About thirty-five min- utes, full stage. Tod. s ■ Robert L. Dalley and Company, Coloniax, Matins*., Suit. 20. Mr. Dalley is a rotund, jolly and very capable comedian, snd bis new farcelet, en- titled "Our Bob," Is of the "blng blng" order, and without a dull moment from rise of curtain. Mr. Dalley has the very capable aid of Hester Armstrong and It. fl. Roberts, and they were kept constantly on tho alert to follow Mr. Pulley's rapid-Ore methods of putting ha lines across the footlights. The act Is set In a handsome Interior, in three, and besides the lively and at all times Interesting and quick action of the piece, there are several good songs la its composl- iri the character role of "Oar Bob," Mr. Dalley succeeded In causing trouble between a young engaged couple, bat his offense comes about In quite a natural manner, and It Is this probability lo the lines that causes a deal of laughter from start to finish. Old Timer. s Cain Slaters. PBOCTOB'S TWgNTT-THIBD STSBM, BgPT. 25. Blonde and brunette. Open with "flood- Bye Bummer. So Long Fail, Hclhi Winter- time," in white cloaks, hats and muffs, and wits bracelets of bells to appropriately ac- company the number at chorus. The stage Is set with piano saneI table, pa the latter they place the muffs and hats after the opening song, and retaining the cloaks, together, under spot, offered ''Naoghty Melo- dy'' with Just as food resDlts. Then the cloaks are discarded and with the brunette at the iplano and her blonde sister resting against the table "That Parisian Ball' fol- lowed, and the girls «ure put W over strongly, with the blonde repeating with a "tipsy" bit For their flnal number. In pretty aeeor- dcon plaited costumes, the girls use "Adam and Eve Hsd a Wonderful Time." For this they work separately and kick a bit They would do better to Inst Bunny Hug or trot the song out for the finish. Should keep working. Ten minutes, In one. Too, • s «HarnessIng a Horse." Pboctob'S Twbnty-thibu BTH*rr, Skit. 25. The best thing about this now one of Jesse Lacky's is the well made "prop." horse, a natural looking barn and a rhr. Upon tho raise of the curtain two tramps are seen, one roosting In * "prop.' tree, ana the other at Its base. Tho tramping oftho "horse" In the barn awakens them. TbtT discover the "animal," let blm out. and then follows a spell of dancing by the two men fmfSS durtanho^wilu'tTon'Sf "lOOS. 1f &** El&±*2S&l&~£2. W ft «"*"* »«inibllng the Christ, appeals to tteJrannM_w«e_glven •£*£« ^^"t Mils. THAYER DEAD. Herbert Thayer, of the Hlllman Stock Co.. ajourua the loss of hla mother, Mrs. Missouri Thayer, who died at U» family home in St. Jo- seph, MO., Sept 18. i > Tub Stobm-Bsowksli, Stock Oo. returned to the Ornhenm, in Newark. N. J., to remain per- auncutly, Oct IS. under the direction at Clifford Stork. Heksitbso Stooo Co. opened Its fifteenth sea- son Sept 20, at Fonouigtoa, la., to capacity tiislntxit, and will continue; in Iowa durtne ttra Winter. Tun ltd ward Lynch Players opened at the Frunklln Square Bept. 22, uatng "My Wife" for their opening production. Mr. Lynch Is a great favorite In Worcester, and tho way the audiences treat blm make bun a fixture la Worcester for socio time to come. "Tub Orjut Dmua," will be the attraction. week ending Oct 4, at the Shubert, St. Paul, Minn., with Wright Huntington playing the part of Stephen Ghent. "Ooa Wrvas," In active rehearsal at the AI- ciiror, San Pranclaco, Cal. Ralph Hers, who bu just scored a phenomenal success in tho re- vival of 'Vm Sherry." will play the part of Prank Bowers. "Bbbwstbx's Millions" will be tho attraction at the Bpooner, week ending Oct. 4. with Cecil Spooner and Bobert Ifruzcr playing the leads. Enid May Jaokson will demonstrate bcr ability In musical comedy next week, when the Green- Kbit, Brooklyn, produces "Madamo Sherry." at season, Miss Jackson surprised her many Hoboken admirers when phc song and acted the tole of Alma. In "Alma, Where Do You Llvel" liHotNu Mlt.uifAW, leading woman of the Ma- frane Stock Company. In Wichita, Kansas, will be seen In many singing rolea this season. Louisa lUHnotrB, wbo has been leading woman of tbe Poll Summer Stock Co., In Springfield, •lass., will close her engagement there Oct. 4, and Lola Howell, of Poll'a, Bcrnnton (Pa.) Com- pany, win be transferred to the Rurlngfleld or- ganisation. RUMOR OF RAH). , The New York newspapers last week car- ried a cable to tbe effect that H. B. Herb- belll, the Berlin agent, was responsible) for the police raiding the Berlin offices ot the United Booking Offices and Orpheum cir- cuit The story has been denied by the New York offices of the IT. B. O. and Orpheum cir- cuit, and on another page appears their state- Blent.' SAILINGS FOR EUROPE. Meuto Antteriam. (Holland-American i«M), Tuesday, Sept. 80: Dorcas Clayton, Charles R. Mnrcy. Oeorglnla Sheldon. Ooeonlo (White Star Line), Saturday, Bent J7: Henry Eatler. Jack Kahono, Leila Otdea. ♦ ■ t POSTPONE PRINCESS OPENING. The Princess was to have opened on Sat- urday evening. Bept. 27, but two of the five •Be act plays were found to bo loo gruesomo for even that theatre of thrills. The plays Were "The Bternal Mystery," by George Jean Nathan, and '"Rtusta," a tragedy, by Oaston Charels Richards. In the •'Eternal Mystery" a consumptive Infidel Is dying. He has been cursing hla Maker. Tho reflection on the wall of bis study of a kite causes blm to be- lieve, as be thinks it Is a cross. In "Russia" the scenes are laid In a dls- Rake Weleb and Coaapaay, la "II A. SI." Pboctob's Twbrtt-tiiuu> Snatrr, Sarr. 24. A morning rehearsal .'n vaudeville la what Rube Welrb/s act rcptMtehts. It Is not a regular afternoon or even big act, merely being a bare staged, roughly presented sketch of nothing to givo tho small time patrons a view of what, ^'ainybe," takes place In aomo variety houses en cry Monday and Thursday i D0 . m r 0 *» wh . cn *« half awake" manager m "ptaelng" bis bill. Flvo women and two men assist Roho In the tjlrjg. He, himself, cavorts In tho part of the stage carpenter, and also borrows four of the stage bands for a parade, a few seconds during; tho run of the act 1'lrst a male and female team la rehearsed, •be singing, and bawling when tho apot guy throws the glimmer on everything about tho etngc but her. Thla was followed by Hubo's talking a song to tho scrubwoman. Then a "Bister" team came on for their turn and stood for a few moments before a cluster of lights that revealed very plainly that their costumes were very x-rayuh and scanty. They gargled a song while tbe audience's at- tention* followed tbe "chase" of a "nance" by Rube. Kxit, the sisters, and then the stage Is set with an Interior scene and aa Kuhe slugs the verso tho scrubwoman, nance, the sister team and tin- "doablo" act strolls on in order to be on hand to close for tbe oorus, all in sort at a lockstep pose. There le nothing commendable about this "11 A, H." t'.ilng although tho young chap doing the "nance' stuff got some laughs, as usual with this type. Rube needs something better than "11 a. it." If be hopes to bo favored with "regular" money. It runa about twenty-live minutes. Tod. S ii Famt and Williams. PlOCTOB'B TWKNTY-TltllU) iSTBJWT, SgFT. 24, Two men. One tips tbe CVttrbanks at about one hundred snd forty, and tho other around three hundred. The three hundred hoy has one of thoso baby faces, and enough fun wrapped up in hint to amuse. The other makes a good straight, and sings well. They opened, tbe straight In gray suit, straw hat, and the big fellow In college cut white flannels and telescope hat. After s hit of exchange chatter the straight sang "Klllamey and You," to allow the fat boy to change to kid make-up, and sing "What's the Good of Being Good F* Then the straight returned and, on bench, they slipped over some funny business to accompany tnclr duet en "Have a Heart." and flnlsbed it with a bit of turkey trotting that proved tho big laugh of the act, About twelve minutes. In one. Tot. i a Greteben Spencer. Lincoln Sqoabb, Shit. 10. Oretchcn Spencer proved to be one of tbe most entcrtarnlni; singing comediennes now collecting cash remuneration on Sir Marcus' circuit. After opening with a well chosen number she rendered "I've Got a I'aln In My Saw- dust." with "business" enough to make the number a solid hit, and she followed it un closely with "I Just Sat There a Giggling,'' equally as well. Miss Spencer possesses a fine soprano voice and an abundance of personality. Sho looked fascinating In a pink evening gown at this show. Nine minutes. In one. Tod, ■ e i ■ Irving and Dubois. Pboctob's Twbmtt-tbibo Btbbbt, Birr. 20, Man and woman. They open together with "How Do You Do)" and finished it with a touch of dancing that was enough to lutroduco that they would dance more Inter. The man followed ibis up with "Don't Illume It All on Broadway," after leaving his part-' nor and straw bat off stage. Then the girl. In a pretty change to a very freely silt gown, sang a B*mi-claaslc number In a fine soprano voice. His return. In full dreas suit, and they proved to be all that we ex- pected of them In the up-to-the-minute ex- hibition of dancing they closed with. They are both graceful, and their exit was greeted with applause enough to take three good bows. About fourteen minutes, In one. Tod. i s ■■ Wood and Wyde. Colonial, Matinbe. Bbpt. 20. This young couple Introduced a singing and comedy skit, entitled "Good Night,'' at thla house on Monday, 29. at tho matinee. 'Mr. Wood is quite a capable* comedian, and Miss Wyde did well. If we msy except a slight tendency to affectation In tho rendi- tion of ber lines. Their act Is given In one, before their own drop, which represents a hotel scene. Their opening song was tho best of the eong numbers. Their act got by very nicely, and furnished good entertainment. Old Itsier. MONTAOVB IN PEORIA. L. I. Monlarua will look after the new Hippo- drome In Peoria, 111, Thla new playhouse (new In stylo of entertainment und many original ideas) will hare two Boom with a seating espnclty of 1,800. Among the many novel features Installed Is a moving stairway, operating between ths foyer and balcony. Bo far aa wa are aware It ha* remained for the new Peoria Hippodrome to be the first theatre Is the world equipped with a moving atalrway. The stage will be large etwuxn to conrenlently accommodate the biggest kind of cir- cus restores and vsndeTine acts. Glrena acts will be Interested In the fact that • forty-two foot ring Is available, that being the regulation stso osed by tented organisations. Like all other theatres ballt by Vernon « Bea- rer, the Peoria Hippodrome will contain a (10,000 pipe organ. Pepular prises will prevail, the ad- ralskm being tarn, twenty and thirty enta. Open- ing date has been set for Oct. to. giving urea shows dally. • ** Clipper Post Office. LATEST NEWS la order to avoid mistakes aad to laaare the prompt delivery of tbe letters advertised In tbls list, aa envelope plalaly addressed xunat bo seat for each letter, and a written order for the letter, slarnrd with the foal name and address and the line of bastneaa followed by the sender, mast also be enoloscd. Please mention the date (or Bin- ber) of the CLIPPER In wbleh the letters seat tor were advertised. Aurnsdale, Oauberlse Albert Kannlo t.AUIKB' LIST. minwj «. .Miciil-vu, Aisriw Aincri, rauuiu OraML, BBSMM Nodlnc, Mrs.II,3 Aiden, Oerlrude Godfrey Msybele Ncatcs Kathleen IILIu. Hill* /Jl.nt P„...t n ll.a.1 lllaoop, Billy Black, Rose Batchtlor Nellie Bond, Bunny Ilurby, Laura Burgess, Basel Dovnger, Dolly Boowell. Orace Brans, Nina llranoer, Laura Barton Jeaonete Obesttr, Bllta Ootbett, Selma Carlln Mra.Robt Oonny, Patay Ullpixr, Delia Clark, Myrtle Clayton. Zella Clark Ulsters Cox, Mary Jane Oonrin, Julia Cottew, Dorothy Oonkltn, Orace Duval, Viola Detseamp Irene Dunlap, Orace DoPonge, Badle Dawner, Kvelya Dlr, Gladys Dagaeaa, Clara Dellarr, Flrenee Delevantl, Rose liiktl, Rose A. Karle, Jolls Kngiish, Hay Folsvr, Ura.Jno.Hall Fowler Knuna Polls, Virginia Kllmore, Nellie Polsoiu, Maud VrleM Josephine Florence, Daisy Olant, May Vedder Gordon, Jean Grinder, Luule Gobeat, Gertrude Parguete Praltler. Mary i Martell, Pay Mleheeu, Marie Paisley, Hasrl Powell, Ruth Primrose, Helen Prats, Sadie K. Oerard, Prances Ulbsou, Neida lturriaon Benelle High, Mrs. Nat I lot man. Jessie Hamilton Miss Sidney Jackson, Helen Jones, Kdltb. J ago. Alma Kelly, Babe LaTYille, Evelyn Uttell, Blanche t-etir, Oonnlo Lake, Bylvla LaCJarce Mrs. OR LeMoyne, Carrie Lockhart, Mrs. Harry Leavltt, Jean- nette Woolf Lareane Kt a Llcbter, Anna Uppln, Itr» Lavene, Vltlan Mar, Triilo Martin. Blanche Murray, Minnie Mason Emily II Macklo Florence Mason, Gertie Mcncer, Blla Marlm, Annette Mark, Mrs. Al MacArlhur. nianche Martin, Blanche McCarthy, McKenale, Dolly .■wcrvrujir, Morse. Mi Marshall Marlorle I, Mrv.E Dolores Proof, Rva Paige. Avis Powell, Victoria Perella, Mrs. B. Proctor, Ada Robaon, Krta Russell, Marls Hoecnwood, Lillian Rice, Frakle Row, Kthel Roao, Ada Rose, F.itclle Stanton. Vivian Stafford Bessie Bamaroff, Olga fttllwell, OarrlO St. Claire, Rena Hhattuck Lillian Bailee, Beatrice Stewart Kllinutb, Stuart, Virginia Sawtellc Victors Travers, Bello Vanola. Rhea Webster Mri.AA. Williams, Unset Watson Utile Weller, Oarrta White, Deueta woodward, Dolly 0. Winters Blanche Wall, Helens Wilson LuclUcD Winning, Beatrice York, Besilo Zan, Mrs. BY CABLE. From Our Own Correspondent, Henry George m m LONDON', SEPT, 29. Sir James Barrio's tragical playlet, entitled "Half an Hoar," kept tho vast audience ileeply Interested at the Hippodrome to-night. Tho su- perb acting of Irene Vanbrugh and comrades, greatly helped lira success. Tbe King mil Queen wilt attend tbe perform- ance at tho Coliseum, to-morrow. It was onjrnn- licd by Htrah Bernhardt, for charities. Tbe music hall performers resent the preponderance ot theatrical element In program. Lee White Is to bo featured at Ibe new Alhaw- bra revne, "Keep Smiling," W. 0. Fields opened with success at the OaU- seum to-nliht. Pellaaler. the founder of tho Follies, was era- mated to-day. There was an immense quantity of wreath), many being remarkable for their pathetic Inscriptions. RECEPnON TO SIR FORBES-1 ROBERTSON AND LADY ROB- 1 ERTSON AT NEW SHUBERT THEATRE , DESCRIPTION OP NEW PLAYHOUSE. GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Andrews, Hsl H Austin, Bd. _ Amos, Earl IL Ambrose, J, Alger, 0. Albert, Bob Alexander, ilaa Armstrong, K. Areara, Lea Adottls, W. H. Aivin, Frank Allen, U. B. At wood. B. O. Atkins, Richard Angel I. J. 8. Ambeim, Max Allle, Alex liljonvo, Bkaters liauan, Jan. Barbeau Family Blake, Leater Birr, Oeo, Burns, If suit J. Belmont, ffirry liaucli. Arthur lllgley, Johnnie llinivsetta. Paul Brydon, Kd. W. Busbea, Harold Barry, BIcbaidT Hound J, the Inmates for protection from tho soldiers, when the soldiers come they crucify the Priest to the wall with their knives and shoot the women. As the priest dies he re- peats the words of the Ix>rd. "Porglve them, sTatter, they know not what «bey do." ■ These ploys were presented at a drees rc- heressi on Friday evening, Sept. 20. for tho critics and friends of the management All Present thought It was an excellent Idea whm the raanagenent decided to withdraw . The Prmcssj re-opens on Rstordav. Oct. *. with new plays substituted for those with- drawn. . »■ »- Wimjaus, of Australia, Is at the Retel ••tor, New Tork, They filially found tie harness, arranged it with tho intended stalling for laughs, and after taking a slide from the wagon, once, got sboBrd nod made an exit to close. It woald do for a circus act Probably thought out before breakfast Eleven min- utes, full stage. ro * i. s ■ Phil. Bernard. Pboctob's TwaNTvyrniBD rrTsarr, Sett. 24. A German comedian with a political mono- logue, hut without the proper delivery to get wTstuBr over. He also lacks the ««lect, and worsa too slow to arouse much enthusl asm. Ills two songs are old, and were ren- dered l" a draggy wanner. Fourteen mln- utes. In one. f *"■ LATEST IN THE LOBW-NIRDL17IGBR WAR. Joseph U Schencft, who was arrcated on a train Sept. 20, In Philadelphia, and was released on •1,000 ball, will bavo a bearing before, Magistrate HeKarland on Oct 2, when Eugene 'Meyers, nmnsger of tho Metropolitan Opera House, will also have a hearing, on charges also preferred by Nlrdllngor. Mr. Nlrdllngor announces that he has en- gaged the Burns Detective Agency to round up tho other seven men, Including Mr. Loew, and hopes to have Cicm all apprehended In time for the hearing on Oct 2. After the treatment ho underwent: Mr. flchenek was naturally Indignant and In an Interview, he stated that tho trouble with Ntrdllnger Is that be can only book acts for a short time, vAlle Mr. Ix>ow can guaran- tee an act much longer bookings, and natural- ly they prefer sighing contract* with us, This has aroused Nlrdilnger's Ire and he is seeking revenge In this manner. <i » . MORE XADISON SUCCESSES. Nat Carr reports tbat bis latest Hebrew monologue by James Madison Is the best he's ever bad. lie stopped tbe show at prac- tically every performance at the American Theatre last week, and tho lights bad to be lowered before the next act could go on. Another laughing triumph la "A China- man's Dream." which Mr. Madison wrote fer Wm. Bence, famous Impersonator of Ihs Mon- golian' type- The sketch enlists a company of two betides tbe star, and la a scream from start to finish. Al. Johvon, for bis road tour with "The Honeymoon Express," Is also using a lot of new material written specially for bun by the same author, Ilraharo, Nit Barton, Jos Irruale Ed. K. Boures, Al. lllabop, Fred Brooks, Hsrvey Beech, Obett. A Brown. Kirk Histoid, Jee milium. Wm. Barbaretto It. Baker, David Brown, Dick "Jim Baby" Carrel, Rich. 0. Orandfll HarryE Ooles, A. G. Carver, Franks. Uhartnmeau Pet Olucaa Carol Oamr»belt Wayne Champion. Jack Olark A Verdi Clark, diss II. Clew, Kl. Oakling, Oerard Ooe, J. M. Cole, Fred 0. Carl at Rliell Clayton. Itolit. Olark, C. 0. Oratty, Joe. Ollfion Harry Coihane. W. B. Carlos UonSenor Craig s> Orerholt Chenet, Oeo. A. DesBocber, Al. D'Ormond, Jno. Damroth Oeo. Dawson, Kll Doyle, Jo». Delevantl, B. Darby, Wayae Dentos. H. It. Donnelly, Toes. Doner, A a Dingle, Obss. Deloys, Three Dewey, Bros. Dick, Oeo. L. Ds Mar, I'anl IVAnoa Leenard Donald, Cliss. Diets. Kdw, Davis, J. Lee Rdwards, Jno. Kllswortb, Ad. Kverett II. W. Bast. Fred Kmmatt, J. T. KUott. M-ix O. Edgsrdoaj Barls Falrman, flro.W Frlecary. H. It. Fltsgerald II. V. Fenner, Walt B FrlU, O. 0. Klynu, BdW. Fern, Rav Fine FeatberaOt) For rick, J. D. tlranvllle, B. 0. flrlmes, Tom Orapewln. Chat. Uoldenatcln. Jno (loodwln, Ted. Grae, Karl Clrcen, Joe, tiny. Oeo. Hankins, W*. W Hicks, Otto Hulmr, W. H. Holmau, HAOo. Illckey. Nell Halle, Tom Ilutwr J. B. Held, Jutf» Hopkins, 0. It* Harris, Fred lllcka, P. M. Hastings, J. Halms, Wm. II. Ilsnlon, Kd. lion's Stock Oo Howard, Ueo.F, Herbert, Ooco Harvey, Bert Herscb, Wm. Harris, Bob Hollas. Percy Hamilton. Stan Hanlou, Wm. Innets ft Ryan Jocelyn, Jarvls Jainea ft Prjror Jaehaon, Jed. Jett, Jewell Kershaw, Chas. Kelsey, Karl iviilvlvr, (lias. Kendall. II. Kelsey, It L. Keano, Jss. Kobler, J. H. itsssei, Frank Kinney, W. S. f.otura, IS, II. Lyons, Js*. Ixiflus, Prank J. Lawrciiae, Bert T.lmlsoy, Oeo, f*<lran(fe I/cater Laqoee, JjCti I^'wls, I, A. f#wls, Hdgar l^-nnard, J. B. ijsRue, Mr. Levlrr DaneTrlo l.adell, Harry loosdsle L. V. I«e, Bill l«tt, Tbes. A. f«onsrd, J. B, l.alor, Frank Lorlmler, Herbt ateatsrjsBsry j.m Msndell, Rlcbd, Mulvey, 11. O. MsnftsU, Jack Meyers, Frank Mlfier, Francis Sillier ft Stanley McCartney J. J. Meredith, Oeo. HcOllnloek. BUI Murphy, Horace Milton, Fred N. Mylle, Bam McVeigh. Kdgar Mcf.ang.llln J B Mack A Watera Morrlstry T. P. Miller, Fred P. Marine, Joe Morgan, II. B. Moore, Oeo. A. Molt, Addison MeOanma, Jos, Nuttall, Jack Newton II, A North. Clias. Oliver, Oene Orlofr, Philip O'Connor, Thos. Ogden, Dmialil Pvltchsrd's Helect Players Psquet, Arthur Palange, A. Poulter. Kddle Pn-acott, Lou Price ft Butler Powell W. F. Reese, Reese II. Ryan, Frank W. Roes, Chas. II. Robertson. Cliff Hldgsle. Oeo. Klce, Harry Itcvelnnd, Kdw. Hay, Jno. J, Rath. Will Richard, Bert Ruaaell, F. A. Raymond Wilbur Roberts, Fred Heeae, Dan O. Iteafort, Walt. Rover, Archie Medley, Harry Haunders, O, J. Hantony Nick Hear. Frank Bchwarls, Earl Htcvens, J. II D Snyder, Jsek Haburo, Hob Htmpaon F, Pears, W. O, Knyder, Oeo. Boymonr, II. B. Hnell. Kdwsr Vf Ktaniea, Alex. Rhort, Francis Hterllng, Will Hondel. Orcat Bwanberg, lCmll Fchreyer DareOI Hprague, Jas. Health Leslie 10. Bchermer, I. O. Thomton, David Tlnney I tor. J. Thorn, Norniau 1 1(1. 11. Fred L. Tobias, Karl Trovett Quartet Thayer, Jos. IVinplrtn Roy Vandyke, If. w. Vloal KdVar A, Vreae, AltN'rt Voxel ft Miller Wiseman, Fred Wilson, W. A. White, Chas. K. Wilson, Martelts * Wlla-.n Wills, Wslt. B. Williams, B. Wood, A. J. Winter. Jos. J. Weston ft Keith Wheeler ftOoldls Wolf, W. L Williamson O.M. Wsyne, Leou Wllmiln, O. S. Whltwy. PA. Woggoner, Rod Wearton, It. B. Wilson, T»m t„ Wllllstns Profit. Worth. Louis Wallker. (I. 0, Walek, Kara O, Yates, Francis Young ft Walhy Young, Wm, A. Zme, Dual. Sir J. Forbes-Kobortson and Lady Itubtrt- son (Uertrudo Klllott) wero tho (uenta of honor at a reception given to then by the Messrs. Shubert on Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, at tlio now Sam S. Sliubort Theatre. Al- most every ono of distinction in the literary, theatrical, musical and art circle* were pres- ent to do honor to the noted actor, who will retlro from tho stngo at tho tutl of his American tour, . On tbe stago were, besides the guests of honor: Do Wolf Hopper, Julia Mrrlowe, Wlnthron Ames, Gcorgo .Miiel'arlane end A. TVxcu Worm, tho ropreseutatlvo of the alliu- berts. and tho man who first conceived the idea of toudedng tho Forbes-Robertsons a reception. Alter a snug, nnsly aung by Mr. lk-Fnr- Inno, Do Wolf Hopper, In a witty s|>eeH'h, "Introduced" Miss Marlowe, who rend a letter from 10. ll. Hot'ieni, who was unable to bo vrcKnt on account of throat trouble. Tho loiter was a trlbuto frum the American actor to tho English star. Sir tTorlies-llnbrrt- son said that It was tho American public that enabled him to rotlro a rich mnn. lis paid a lino trlbuto to tho late Hnm H. Hluihert, icdwiu Iloolb, Mr, Snthern and Miss Mar- lowe. It was, on tho Whole, a most enjoy- iibio nffulr. As to tho new Slnibert Theatre, it Is tile very last word In beautiful plat/houses, It Is situated on tho North slds of h'ortr- fourth Street, West of Hroadwty, and la •i'I«irnti'd front tho Hotel Astor by a prlvnto roadway, running North and South, from Forty-fourth to Korty-Dfth Htroot. It Is under fha snmo roof as tho now Booth Thea- tre, which Is to be managed by Wlnthrup Ame*, and which Is to open In the near future. It 1b, however, an entirely distinct building, not only In Its Internal separation from the other structure, but also In Its atyln of decoration, and many other particulars. It hae a frotiingo of one hundred anil eleven feet on forty-fourth Street aud ono hundred and ton feet In f-io Northerly direction to- ward PNirty-llftli Street nn tho prlvato roniL Tho seating capacity is about ono thou- sand four hundred—six hundred and twenty- four orchestra seats, four hundred and thir- teen balcony seats, and throe hundred and sixty-three gallery scats, aud four boxes. The architectural appearance of tbo ex- terior Is so unlquo that It Is worthy of nn ex- tended description. Tho stylo of the building might bo described as Venollnu rennlamiuce, with certain modern adaptations which glvo the structure originality and an Individual- ity of Its own. Tho most striking feature of the tuterlor Is tho uio of huuihurvcd awra- Utto for decorating purposes. The sgarltto la a warm grey color, and Is carved by hand In loyors of colored cement after tho figures hove L/ccn drawn from cartoons. The trimmings ot too extorlor aro of terra cotta, and both fronts of tho building apart from tho sgrafltto and lorra colts, aro of a buff culoroa brick which harmonises appro- priately with tho other materials. Tlio main entrance. Is at the corner of Forty-fouiih street, and the private road- way. Through heavy oaken doors ono stein into a very elaborate lobby of riro green marble, The celling of Uio lobby Is arched and glided with (bat charming old Vonollan gold which forms tho background of decora- tion for the entire thoatro. * Tbo genoral achotno of decoration may bs described as old Vsnetlsn gold, abslothe green and amethyst. Thin combination ot colors is used throughout the house. The curtain Is of vary heavy velours of the awmu prevailing tono of green, snd Is panelled In ainolhyat and gold. In addition there aro a multitude or remarkably fine mural paintings by .I.lchtuuauer. To de- scribe all of tho paintings, all of tbe dm- ?cries and ull of tho particulars ot decern- Ions In detail would lako a Ions; special article, but It may bo said in brief that no theatre so genuinely lavish and yet In such eiuulslte good taste haa ever before been built In New York. livery precaution has been taken for the safnty and comfort of patrons. 'Behind tho orchestra seats on tho first floor Is a promo- Date fifteen feet In depth, and there la an- other similar promenade on the balcony floor. Tho stngo ll largo enough for the "heav- iest" productions. The stngo proper Is thirty- Ave feet deep and eighty feet wide. The proscenium nrch Is twenty-five feet high, anil the opening Is forty fret wide. Tiii electric caulnmeut throughout lbs building and especially on tho stage, Is won- derfully complete. The stage director may SEE NOTICE AT HEAD OP LIST. KEITH IN ST. JOHN. The Imperial, the new Keith house In fit. John, Can., was formally opened Sept. 10 with a concert program given by local ama- teurs under tbe patronago of Meut.-Gnr. Wood. The' proceeds wero equally dis- tributed between the Catholic and Protestant Orphan Homos, and amounted to about $1,450, and aa souvenir programs aro still being sold It la hoped to Increase tbls •mount lo »l,r>oo. Speeches were made by Lleut.-Gor, Wood and Mayor Frlok. Tbe seating capacity of this new theatre Is t.SOO. Commencing 20 tbo program now consists of moving pictures and singing and musical acts. Tbe price of admission Is ten cents to all porta of the house; children, Ave rents st matinees; box seats, twenty-flve cents. ♦ »» WILL PLAT ALL DATES, Waco. Tax., Sept. 27 Apecfal fo Tun Cut-FSB).—''Mary's Lamb," which Is play- ing tbe Auditorium this week, will play out Its schedule through the South and west, which will eiteod up to February. This rlotement was made In view of tbe fact that there have been rumors that the show was In financial difficulties. DavID iTlUMAJia. obtain, without delay, ony quantity or qual- ity of light that he may require. Tho dressing rooms aro situated In a wing of tho building completely Isolated by Are walla and flro doors. Tho stage Is also rut off completely from all other parts of tho building by firebrick walls and automatic doors, and the proscenium Is protected with a fireproof curtain. In addition to tho theatre proper, the building contains two floors of studios, with a srperlnl entrance on tho prlvnto roadway, which aro to bo used for admlnlrtratlvo pur- poses. The Shubert Theatre has been named In commemoration of the achievements of tho Into Ram 8. Shubert, and will open Its doors to the public far tbo first time on Thursday evening, Oct. 2. In order that t'tls ploy- tiouso may bo dedicated In the most Impres- sive manner, tho Messrs. Shtrbert have arranged for Korbetvltobertscm to play his farewell engagement In this theatre. Tim management feels that using tho stags for such, a purposo as this, at the very beginrd-ig, •sill establish, for the theatre, a dramatic precedent of tho highest order, Mr. Ftorbes- llobcrtsoa will open In "Hamlet." ♦<» IUtmoud Hitchcock opened In "The Pesiity Hum." at Detroit, Sept. 5». The cast Includes: anna Ore, Kdns Pendleton. 7etlla Oall. Lawrence Wheat, Oeorge B. Mack, Kdward Hetcalf, Harry Hermansen. Samuel Ash and Kitward Mora, The piece was staged by B. U. Bontslde. ' i. ,e<i.1 I i : • .Ml I • ■»» ■ttr •m