The New York Clipper (October 1913)

£g£ftl€A|| Copyright 1918, by the Frink Qnean Publishing Company (limited) ******* " * Founded by FRANK QUEEN, 1853. NEW YORK, OCTOBER 11, 1918 VOLUME LXI-Ne. 35. Price, 10 Cents, HAMMERSTEIN OPERA WAR PLANS TO GIVE OPERA IN THE LANGUAGES AT HIGH PRICES-OPERA IN ENGLISH AT POPULAR PRICES. Losbainb, Kbbnb and compani see playing • season of vaudeville In (lie West, bating finished the 8. k 0. time around Denver, and now Ml the Fisher circuit for twenty weeks. Will I* back Esst In February, and dntah - too season around Chicago. In Wtoind, formerly of Wygand and Wy- gand. a Dutch musical act, liaa forsaken vsude- vllle to become manager of a picture tbeatre, it Huntington, L. I. Nicnoia and Nelson bare Joined the Era Tauguny Bond Show. 25 YEARS AGO. Under tkla beading we will publish each week Important and interesting amusement events occurring tn toe corresponding week a quarter of a century ago, The Indefatigable Oscar Hemmerstein plans war on the Metropolitan Opera clan, root and branch, according to his latest an- nouncement As opposition to the grand opera given at the Metropolitan Opera House lli'.mmereteln will give, at his new American Grand Opera House, which lie states will positively open Nov. 24, grand opera in the languages, at prices from $1 to $5 on Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday nights and Sat- urday afternoons. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, and Wednesday after- noons will be devoted to opera In English, at prices from twenty-five cents to 11. Mr. Hammersteln also intends to Institute on Innovation in the length of his season. At toe Century Opera House the season Is to be thirty-five weeks In lengtX With Mr. Hammersteln there will be no end to the season, according to his present plans, for when the regular season ends he Intends to continue with grand opera In English, ex- clusively, giving eight performances a week, through the Summer. I ■ AI„ MAKINSON WRITES. "Have just closed my ninth consecutive successful year conducting the only dramatic exchange In Kansas City. In all that time I have never used any other advertising me- dium than Thb Old Reliable. I find that it Is the only theatrical paper that is uni- versally read by all classes of the profes- sion. In the past nine years I have engaged over eight thousand people for dramatic and musical organizations, and the past year has been the biggest year yet. I am now book- ing for several of the Progressive circuit burlesque shows, organizing a company of sixty to present light and grand opera, and handling the exclusive booking for the ma- jority of the stock and repertoire organiza- tions West of Chicago. Am also handling a few feature vaudeville acts suitable for bur- lesque." ♦ ■ > KEVIESVILLE'S THEATRE. Keytesvllle, Mo., is going to jave an im- provement to its playhouse. The American .Theatre, there. Is going to have an addition placed at the rear, dressing rooms with a total measurement of 10x20 feet, with doors so that performers can enter by a "regular" stage entrance. The present stage Is to be torn out and to be replaced by one 14 feet In depth iwltb a width of 25 feet This will make it possible for the management to put on good shows, and they are now negotiating with booking houses. + «» cmnMAs-Di: von. Albert Kosebner, kno.vn on the stage aa Bert Cushman, formerly of the team of Ger- man comedians, Cusbman and Fields, and Geneva De Von, of the Five Musical Da ' Vons, were married in St Louis, Mo., Mon- day, Sept. 29. Mr. an'l Mrs. Cnshraan ere members of the Bohres Musical Comedy Co. at present, but there shall probably be a now art cavorting In vaudeville In the near fu- ture. FIELD'S DATE CHANGED. Al. 0. Field's Minstrels, which have been the Thanksgiving attraction at Grand, Terre Haute, Intl., for the past fourteen years, and were also booked for this season, have been compelled to change date to Nov. 26, owing to the fact the new management reserves last half for vaudeville. ii RED ONION H ARTICLES START IN THIS ISSUE See Page »3. TH» Fbali.no Amuseufnt Oo. baa been formed by Otto HemmeTt, Maud Mammert and K. Osborne Smith. , _ . Thb Lillian Russell rosrt show opened Sept. 20, at Hanoauus Bleecker Hall, Albany, N. Y. St.tEiE O'Nbii.l, W. 0. Tay and Mr. Pape ar- rived Saturday, Oct. 4. In New York, from Fin- land. They are to appear In "General John Re- gsn." . . , A Canadian theatrical syndicate, represented by Basil Horsfall, baa made an offer to Charles Dil- lingham, for the Canadian rights to "Martime President," for a twenty weeks' tour of the Brougo Company. _ Josephine Lovbtt and Chablcs TbobsidoR have been engaged for roles la "The Marriage •Hsa LrrTLS Hiobniss" opens at the Liberty Theatre, N. Y. Olty. Oct. 13. Mlaal Hajog will head the cast, which Includes: Wlllanl Lewis. Wallace McOutcheon, Allan Pollock, Harriet Burr, Charlotte Phllbrlck. Wltmeth Merkyl. William Struntz, William J. McCarthy, May Davis nod Mae Murray, A Scene from Essnuay'a Two Reel Drnmattln Subject. ••DEAR OLD GIRL" (Released Oct. 10). SHELDON TO WHITE FOR FROHMAN. Charles Frohman last week received con- firmation of an arrangement with Edward Sheldon, author of "Itomanco," who is now at Lake Como, to dramatize Hermann Sudor- mann's novel, "The Song of Songs." In ills letter Mr. Sheldon soys: "I shall be delighted to dramatize for you Sudcr- mann's 'The Bong of <Bongs.' I have long been In sympathy with the work, and I am eager tn undertake It Immediately I finish tbe comedy I have promised you. I will de- vote a good part of the coming year to tbo dramatization ot "The Song of Songs.'" Mr. Frohman says that be secured "The Song of Songs" In Germany last Bummer upon learning of Mr. Sheldon's wish to dramatise tbe book.' A personal conference between Hermann Sudcrmann and Charles I'rohman quickly resulted In Mr. Frohman obtaining the American rights as toon as Mr. Sheldon was named as a possible author of the dramatic version. The Sheldon ver- sion of "The Song of Songs" will be turned Into German for subsequent production In Germany. The chief part tn r 'Tbe 9oug of Songs" calls for a young actress of whom a strlklnif personality will be demanded almost more than technical dramatic excellence, + >* ETHEL BAHRYMORB REHEARSING. Ethel Barry more (Mrs, ttussell Colt) last week began rehearsals of her new comedy, and tn three weeks from now she will make her first appearance a* "Tante" in tbe four act comedy of that name, which C. HaiWon Chambers has based upon the Ann Sedgwick novel of that name. Mr. Frohman has de- cided that Miss Darrymore shall be the suc- ceeding attraction at the Empire, following tbe season of her uncle, John Drew. Mlsg Bsrrymoro will give somo out of town performances of the play preliminary to her appearance at the Empire, The cast will Include: Charles Cherry. 8. Henry Ed- wards, Miss Van Illeae, llaldee Wright, Lizzie Hudson Collier and Mabel Arcliifall. Mr. Chambers will leave for London directly after the first New York performance of "Tante," In readiness to produce the play in London for Mr. Frohman. JOHN ESSEX AT HELM. Jobn Essex, who so succsafully managed Ihe 1'aterson Opera House, In Fatenon, N. J., Inst season. Is sgsin at the helm of that bouse this season. Mr. Esseg started his career In theatricals five years ago as ticket teller around the different theatres In Pater son, and last season was chosen as man. sger of the Opera Huuso there. Big road productions are being presented there this season, and business so far has been excep- tionally big. *«» DANQUP.T TO FORBES-ROBERTSON. Johnston Forbes-Iloberlson was tbe guest of honor at a banquet given Oct. 1 by the theatrical men and men of affairs at the St. Iteglj Hotel, New York. Many men prominent In Ihe arts, letters nnd politics were present. »■» FLORENCE HUGHES RECOVERING. Florence Hughes, who has been confined to her bed for three weeks following a serious operation on her foot. Is getting along nicely and will be able to be about again In another week or so. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct, Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 0. 1888,—"A Poor Relation," by K. B. Kid- der, originally acted at the Mctropolltsu Opera House, Columbus, 0. 6.—Mrs. James Brown Potter played Lady HlliRboth. In " Twist Axo anil Crown." for tbe lirst line, at the Acsdemy of Music, Newburg, N. Y. 0.—Alloona, Pa., Lodge, 0. P. 0. Blks in- stituted. 0.—"TU« Oounty Fair," by Charles Bar- nard, originally acted at Birch's Opera House, liurlingtnn, N. J. 0.—"The Two Bohemians," by Mrs. II. I.. Paltrier and Morris Weston, originally acted at Shrcreporr, La. T.—Urand Opera House, New Orleans, La„ dedicated. 8.—Palmer's (formerly Wallack's) Theatre, formally opened under that nante, when Oonstsiit (Yxpiellii, Jean Coquelln, M.M. Duquesnc, Deroy, Borel, Itainy, Thephlle, T. Iluguenet, K. Ilnguenet. Pltou, Mum. I'ntrj, i/suercler. Kerslch, Rose anil till- l«>rte made their American debuts, ami M. Abel, V. Stuart and Bertha Stuart made llielr American re-appearance In "Les Pm lessen Ridicules." 8.—The Three Oarnos made their Metro- politan debuts at Miner's Bowery Theatre. 8.—Kll Kll nude Amerlcsii debut at Worth's Museum. New York. 8—r.rceuin Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. dedi- cated. 8.—Adeliihl Theatre, Peoria. III., dedicated. 8-—Templo Theatre, Owenahuro, Ky,, dedi- cated. Oct. 8.—Opera House, New Albany, Ind., dedi- cated. Oct. II.—Jane Hading made her American debut. In "Le Maltre da Forges," at Palmer's Theatre. Oct. p.—"The lottery of Ixive," adaptation by Auguilln Daly of 'Lee Surprises du Di- vorce" (by iiimoii ami Mars), first acted In America at Daly'a Theatre. As Diana, Hart Chalmers made her tirufesaloiial lie- but, and at Ann Kltaa, Kitty Chalmers made her first appearance Willi the Daly Oo. Oct. 11.—I'roclor's Grand Opera House, Bridge- port, Own., dedicated. oust no ins waist. Louis Jauss and Mabis Waimwbioiit opened In "Vlrglnlns," at tbe Baldwin, Man FrancUo. Ds Wolf Boreas, Marlon MsikiIs and Kugeue Oudln were with "The Lady snd the Tiger." StisauiN Wads Joined ihe "Kvangvllm" Co., to play tbe policeman, replacing Ed, Morris. Tea Murks was tbo business manager for tbe ahow. Bonsr ilnwi joined Webster a Brady's "After Hark" Oo. Okas. Oooiium signed IS Illy Ungtry'i lead- ing support. Hams I'bslst wss mutcal director tor DulT's "A Trip to Afrlcs" Oo TitouAS WmrrsN retiirnoil from England. MauslOB IIaibtuois, !r»u*sr Coulter, Carrie Turner and Mlmilo Duprco signed fur "Held by Hie Enemy." J. Jay Beadi wss writing "The Life of Deumao Thompson." Uompanibs routed by Klaw * F.rlsnger Includ- ed: Joseph Jefferson, Fanny Davenport, "Shadows of a Orest City," ''A Dark Secret," J. K. Nov meti, Js*. A. Ilenie, I>an Sully, "Zlg Zsg," "Harbor Ughts." Siisbiiax and Ootns were with the Austin Australian Norelly Co. MoOor inn MoBrov and I.ltlle Nellie (McCoy) were with the Charles Andreas Shows, la Texas. Julias Joedak replaced John Outran In lbs Clipper Quartette, with Hie T. P, A W. Minstrels. Bbxbnib for the yellow fever sufferers were given throughout the U. H. iiAsnr ami flosa Hubs were at Worth's Palace Museum. New York. Tux League Peiiiinnt was presented to the New York Bsll Will) ot the Star, New York. Ds Wolf Hopper, Uigur Bell, Harry Keruell, Mark Smith, Charles Iteed, Lew Dockstadef sod other fans took part. Phil and Oiisissib Subupan returned from F.nglaiid. ( Dioksom ako Talbot ran the Kden Musee, Inllanapolli. Edwabs IlinuiatN wis plsylng "Wsddy Ooo- gan." « H » MAURICE AND WALTON EXHIBIT NEW DANCES. Maurice and his wife, Florence Walton, re- timed on the Imperalor, Wednesdiy, Sept. IT. They loft New York April 13, on the Olvmplo, and ■luring their sojourn abroad danced for the crowned htuds of England and the continent. Their txctptloii during this five months' stay wss one to be proud of, snd were it not for a contract which they bad to fulfil, they could hare re- mained there Indefinitely. They opened their iea- son at iho tjulmilol. New York Sept. M tor two weeks. Mr, snd Mrs. Maurice are engaged at llolseiiwrtier's for ihe Winter, snd every nlgbt after Ihe Colonial performance they can bo seen at lielsenwelier's. In (heir artistic now dances, which Include the "Maurice" llraslllan Hatlchlche, their new Tango Argentine "Irresistible." anil Mr, Maurice's skating wills, "Nights of (Hid- ncss," Hie waits which la now being need at every swell function. Mr. anal Mrs. Maurice, while on their trip over gave lessons to elabty-fonr trst clasa cabin passengers Who didn't initial His cnnslsnl RKktng of the ship. Of course, everyone of the iljneers wore rubber soled shoes to prevent Ihom from slipping. Mr. Maurice snd Miss Wei- Ion's drat visit sfter u>y landed wis to the office of Stern A On., who publish nil Ihe music In their repertoire. Their biggest hits shroad were "La liussba" Tango snd 'The Junkman Rag" Tiot. ejtfr HIS OOLDUN JUBILEE. Oeo. R. fluy writes us: "I only use Tub Clip- I'Bb, snd have for years. Tills Is my fiftieth year is a minstrel man, and still blacking my fneo. Yours respectfully, Ozo. II. Our, Proprie- tor of flu/ Bros.' Minstrels." . »«» I'iiiiip Km.i.v AND Wir.MAM R. HtlNSOS, lbs two ilelegales of the stage hinds' union, who were orreslcd on Sent. 2», were discharged Oct. 1. is Mr. lMssco did not appear to press ttto charge. The differences Imtweeu Mr. Rellsco ind the union have been settled amicably. Tin I'bincbss Tmbatbb opens Oct. 0. "MnxBrsatsi,," llss writing ball. Introduced by Wllllim Berol. will leave Scotland for tbe Continent Oct. IS. Tiir Brooklyn r/wige of Elks will bold their Annual Ball, at Stsucb's. Oouey Island, Is January. Hit a Joiimsom Youxo bss sold lier property it Greenwich, Oonn., to D. O. Smyths. Zltorern's "Foluss" are credited with record recei,t« for their three weeks st the Forrest, PhllsiMpMa, They opened 20, at the Tremont, Boston, fer six weeks.