The New York Clipper (November 1913)

18 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. NOVEMBEB 1 MoND.kr, Oct 27. An Inrush of musical comedy this wek give* tbo theatrical situation a decidedly tuneful turn. No less than (oar lyric enter* talnments, all of them projected on a pre- tentious scale, are provided. "Obi Oh I Del- phlne!" replace* "The Lady of the Slipper." at the Illinois; 'The Beauty Shop" succeeds "Stop Thief!" at the Orand; "When Love Is Young" follows "Olorlona," at the Corf, and "The Passing Show of 1012" came to the Auditorium last night, where "The Whip'' cloned Saurday Oct. 26. The vaudeville, bur- league and outlying combination houses make their usual weekly changes of bill. Sunday evening, Nov. 2, Re Wolf Hopper and others will bring to the Studcbakt-r "Miss Caprice." May Re Souas, George MacFar- lanc. Viola Gillette, Grace Field and Knzstka Dolly will assist In the singing, acting and dancing. Monday sight, Not. 3, the Stratford-on- von Shakespearean Players, led by !•'. It. Ben- son, will come to the Blackstone to act four- teen of Shakespeare's plays, opcn'ng with "Much Ado About Nothing/' On Nov, 3, also. "The Good Little Devil," a fairy fan- tasy, by Mae. ltostand and her son, wilt be acted at Powers' Theatre, by Wllllcm Norrls, Ernest Truer, Claire Burke and others. The Fine Arta Theatre Rcpetrolre Company will begin operations early this month with four short plays — Stanley Houghton's "Phlpps" and "The Master of the House," Harold Brtghoutc's "Lonesome Like," and Strlnd- berg's "Simoon." "Oh I Oh I Delphdnel" a musical comedy, made by C. M. 8. MoLellan and Ivan Caryl! from Georges Berr and Marcell Gulllemaud's French farce, "Villa Primrose," bad Its first Chicago performance at the Illinois Theatre last night, with Frank Mclntyre, Grace Ed- tnond, Scott Welsh, Prank Donne, Geo. A. Beane, Octavla Oroske, Stella Hoban and many others doing the acting and singing. In both its French derivation and Us adapta- tion this new show Is by the authors of "The Pink Lady." Raymond Hitchcock brought to the Grand Opera Home last night a new musical com- edy by Channlng Pollock, Hen no Id Wolf and Charles J. Qebest. called "The Beauty Shop." In It the star has the support of Tessa Koata, Zella Call. Lawrence Wheat. Jack Henderson, Geo. E. Mack, Harry Hermsen at..! others. Hitchcock Impersonates a beauty doctor pursuing a livelihood In New York, Corsica and elsewhere. The part la fashioned to suit tbe droll method of the comedian, who Is well equipped with songs. Tuesday night, 28, John Hvanu _ Mclntyre will occupy the Cort Theatre with "When Love It Young," a muslcalltatlon of the Rlda Johnson Young comedy, "The Boys of Co. n." The new verses are by Mrs, Young and William Cary Duncan, the must It by William Schneider. The popular youn Young and William Cary Duncan, the music It by William Schneider. The popular young stars will be assisted by Edgar Norton, Frank Brownies, Harry Hanlon, Emsy Alton, Helen Btnlon and a stageful of others. To ths Auditorium, Sunday night, Oct 20, came "The Passing Show • of 1012," which Elayed a record breaking engagement at tbe «rrlek last season. Trlxle Frlgama, How- ard Brothers, Clarence Harvey, Moon and Mo-rls, Texas Gulnan and many others of last season remain In it. Charles Prince bat succeeded to the part formerly filled by Charles J. Ross. The show Is a richly col- ored and spaciously enframed review and burlesque. ■ William Hodge will remain at tbe Garrtck, acting one of the best parts be ever has had, In "The Road to Happiness." - "Tbe Yellow Jacket < will remain this week at the Fine Arts Theatre. Doris Keane, acting brilliantly In Edward Sheldon's charming comedy, "Romance," draws the town to the Princess. Chauncey Olcott, most popular of the Irish troubadours, opened his second week at tbe Olympic last night. "Kismet," with Otis Skinner In the role «t Hast, the beggar, begins the final week of lis engagement at tbe Blackstone Theatre to-night. Lew Fields and his comedy associates. In "All Aboard," sailed into their fifth week at tbe American Music Ball last night. The fourth week of Emma Cams, in "A Broadway Honeymoon," opened Inst night at the Howard Theatre, formerly the Whitney. The date for the one hundredth perform- ance of "A Trip to Washington," in the La Bnllo Theatre, will be Friday night, Oct. 31 The last week of "The Governor's Lady," at Powers', began last night. Llna Aoarbanell began the second and last week of her engagement, In "The Red Canary," at the Studebaker Theatre last eight. ^'Glorlana" received lbt last performance at the Cort last night. _„, _ Mme Llptln and her Yiddish company will continue playing nt the Globe, In tho new drama of the Kiev sensation, "Mendel Bellls." An experiment in changing days for mati- nees will be put Into effect this afternoon at the Howard Theatre, where Emma Cams Is starring in "A Broadway Honeymoon." Hereafter tho matinee days will be Monday, Thursday and Saturday, Mr. nowsrd be- lieving there is a demand for a matinee In a legitimate house on Monday, the vaudeville theatres being the only ones to give a per- formance on this afternoon. The experiment will bo watched with Interest by other Chi- cago managers. Howard Is of the opinion WHEN IN CHICAGO ARTISTS. HGENTSflNDHHNflGERS Are cordially invited to Make Headquarters at the Western Bureau . -OF— The New York Clipper In til* Heart of the itlalto 505 Ashland Block, Cor. dark & Rudolph pnnvpafCENTRAL8M9 PBONKS| ArjTOU _ 8 j 1 It not convenient to call, MAIL routes AND NEWS ITEMS. BATE YOUR MAIL BEST ID OUR CAKE. TBB NEW YORK CLIPPER is not con- ventional. It it original, aggressive, Im partial, reliable, and above all, IT HAS A CERTAIN ORIGINALITY AND DISTINC- TIVENESS WHICH PLAOES IT IN A CLASS Hi" ITSELF. .UdiOf-." •(.■'. that lack of competition In other legitimate houses on Monday afternoon should result in a corresponding patronage at his theatre. Elsie JanlB leaves "The Lady of the Slip- per" in January or February, to proceed to London with an after-dinner entertainment, which ought to capture tbe pleasure English bands down. Before she returns Mist Janls will play In Prance. Another George Klctne moving picture spectacle came to tbe Zlegfeld yesterday In "Lout Days of Fompeil," produced here with an entire company Imported from Italy. It Is na big as "Quo Vadis?" Some seven thou- sand people walk and act through its stun- ning scenes. Tbe eruption scenes are mag- nificently staged on an incredible scale. Sam and Kitty Morton— tant Faul and Clara, who are wending their single ways in Eastern varieties—are at tbe l'alace Music Hall this week, reviving their never-to-be- forgotten colloquy. Its a Weberflelds re- vival to those who love tbclr vaudeville. The Majestic has, likewise, a big attrac- tion. But it is the newest, not an old timer. Maurice, the smooth etepper, who dances with bis partner. Miss Walton. Amkiiican Music Ham, (Samuel P. Oer- son, mgr.)—"All Aboard" continues to enter- tain capacity audiences. Lew Fields Is • show In himself. - His suffragette burlesque bit Is tbe scream of the season. Avditobiom (B. Ulrlch, mgr.) — "The Whip" closed its long engagement Saturday night, 2G, and "Tho Passing Show of 1012" opened last night for a three weeks' engage- ment to enrich the Policemen's Benevolent Fund. Blackstoxb (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)— Otis Skinner. In "Kismet." Cost (TJ. J. Hermann, mgr.)—Beginning Tuesday, 28, "When Love Is Young." for an Indefinite engagement. OinnicK (John J. Garrlty, mgr.)— William Hodge. In "The Koad to Happiness." Geo. M. Cohan's Gband* Opera TTousb (Harry Ridings, mgr.)—Beginning Sunday night. 26. Raymond Hitchcock, in "Tbe Beauty Shop," for an Indefinite engagement Illinois (W. J. Davit, mgr.)—Beginning Sunday night, 26, "Oh I Oh I Dclphlnc!" La Salle Opbba Housk (Harry Askln, mgr.)—("A Trip to Washington" continues to big business. Olympic (George C. Warren, lngr.)— Chauncey Olcott. in "Bhameen Dbu," U play- ing to capacity audiences. Towbbh' (Wm. Singer, mgr.)—"The Gov- ernor's Lady." 1'binckss (Wm. Singer, mgr.)—Doris Keane, in "Romance,'' breaking all records for this theatre. Joa Howard's Theatre (F. O. Peers, mgr.)—Emma Carus, in "A Broadway Honey- moon," with Joe Howard and Mabel MoCane, Columbia (E. H. Woods, mgr.) — Week Nov. 16, Billy Watson and the Girls from Happyland. Week Nov. 23, the Bowery Bur- lesqucrs. Stab and Qaetib (Dick Rider, mgr.)— Week Nov. 16, the Honeymoon Girls. Week Nov. 28, the Big Jubilee. Folli (B. C. Schoenedae, mgr.)—Week Nor. 16, the Belles of Beauty Bow. Week Nov. 28, Ben Welch Burlesquers. Hatmarkzt (J. P. Kirk, mgr.)—Week Nov. 16, tbe Dandy Girls, week Nor. 28. the Sector Girls. Palaci Music Hall (Mort H. Singer, mgr.)—Week of 2T a new thrill for the pa- trons of vaudeville in Chicago It provided here. Orford's elephants present a real cir- cus elephant act Three elephants appear In the act and are taken through all the stunts of the tented ring. Old favorites In Chicago are Sam and Kitty Gordon, who appear in their comedy roles but with new lines and new situations. Chas. Evans and company, in a sparkling comedy sketch, direct from a long vaudeville run in New York City. The Metro- politan Dancers offer a unique tenpslcborean production. Edna Sbowalter, the young prima donna, sings her newest offerings. De Leon and Davles offer singing and dancing of unusual merit. Others are the Lewo Zar- rell Trio, comedy acrobats, and Ward Baker, a violinist of rare ability. Tbe bill Is round- ed out by the Stanleys, shadowgraph per- formers, who present a novel act ■McVicker's (J. G. Burcb, mgr,)—Week of 27, the program is just brimming over with good things. Winona Winter, "tbe little "cheer-up," In her lmoproonntlons and ven- trlloqulstlo stunts, headlines the bill. Alva York, the musical comedy comedienne, has an Important place on the bill. The Balalaika Orchestra, that collection of European mu- sicians ; Glbney-Enrle and company, and Col- dera the juggler, are other stellar acts. Wm. Piemen, supported by three players of real merit present a slang classic entitled "Tie Lino Between." Harry Le Clair Impersonates famous actresses. Lamb and Clayton present a novel piano and singing act Combls Bros., Grecian gladlstors, do Herculean exhibitions, and Arthur Clemens sings now songs. Colonial (George Harrison, mgr.)—Week of 27, "Mud" headlines the bill. Others for the Qrst three days arc: The Hello Girls, La Boheme Trio, Msrtinet and Jefferson, Beau and Hamilton, Schilling Harmony Trio, George and Gcorgle, and Larry Asourn. On Thursday, and for the rest of the week the following acts will he Linds companions on the bill: Sadie Sierman, Alf. Rlpon, Tlvoll Trio, Dell Adelphla. Dave and Percy Martin, Henry Holloway, and Wm. Anthony Mo* Quire s masterpiece, "The Poolroom." Gen- eral Film Service motion pictures are shown. Majestic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)—The bill week of Oct 27: Maurice and Walton, two very skillful and attractive dancers, as Its headllners; Eddie Leonard and Mabel Russell sing; tho Ucssems offer a sensa- tional acrobatic novelty; Searl Allen, play- ing "The Promoter:" the Hess Sisters sing and dance. Others are: Barry and Wolford, UlnuB, Blnns and Blnns, Labaska's dogs, Alclde Capltalne. UltEAT NOBTIIERN HlPFODBOMB (F. C. Eberts, mgr.)—The bill week of 27 Includes: Bculah Dale Turner, a Western singer: Law- rence Crane, the Irish "wizard;" Tyroleans, In a spectacular singing and dancing act; Whlte'a Comedy Circus, I'cro and Wilson, pnntomlmlsts. Others are: Anglo-Armento Trio, Pierce and Wilson, De Voy and Dayton, Knrtello Brothers. Rail and Marshall, Pat- rick Francesco Trio. Cbown (E. Bttelson, mgr.)—Week of 27. Wcstsldcre are treated to a real loop bill of vaudeville attractions. Sam Llebert and his associate players moved from McVlcker's to the Crown, and offer Addison Burkhardt's "After tho Wedding." Sadie Sherman also delights audiences this week. Wili.abd (C. Amberg. mgr.)—.Week of 27, Truly Shattuek, assisted by Loos Brothers and Egbert Van Alstyne, will hold forth nil week. Seven acts are given now that motion pictures hnvo been abandoned. Wilson (M. Llenlsl, mgr.)— Week of 27, Miss l'atrlroia is back In her own home ter- ritory at this theatre, All Bummer she has played and sung at Morse's Garden, but two blocks North. The supporting acts change Monday and Thursday. Seven acts are given In all. GLona Theatre (Jos, H. Browne, mgr.) —E. A, Reikis, presenting Mme, Kcnnj^Up- tin, supported by Ellas Bothstean, Jacob Cone, ana an all star cast, will remain at the Globe until Jan. 1.* E. Gllckman Is manager, and Ed. A. Belkln is general manager, with J. Paley. treasurer. Business has opened up well with these Yiddish plays, proving con- clusively that a playhouse devoted entirely to the' Jews Is considered a good Investment In Chicago, and that the Jews wll patronize a house of that 'kind In preference to one Where English only Is spoken. VicroniA (H. C BrolaBkl, mgr.)—Week of 26. "Freckles." „ , ' iMr-EBiAL (J. Pilgrim, mgr.)—Week of 28, "In Old Kentucky.'^ _ National (J. P. Barrett, mgr.)—.Week et 26, "The Warning." ■ t PATCHAT. JONES, LINIOK A SCHAEFER. Hie quality of attractions playing tbe Jones, Llnlck 4 Bchaefer Circuit is a subject often com- mented upon in tbe press, and a favorite topic where Taodevllle folks congregate. The recent announcement that Grace Von Staddlford Is to open on that 'time Nov. 24, Is not so much a sur- prise, for Winona Winter, TilUe Zlck. Truly Sbst- tack, Edwin Ford Johnny Ford, Llnd. Sam Lle- bert, Allegro, Eight English Eoses, Candeld and Carletos, Pntrlcolo, Josephine Sabel, Alva York, tbe Alpha Troupe, The Alpha Sextette and many other big acts have been bandied on that time witbont the least splurge being made. Hits Ton Studdlford is engaged at ■ very high salary, no doubt That tbe will draw la a foregone conclu- sion. Alva York began on that time at the Wil- son last week, and did well, showing gowns that most have cost a small fortune. Truly Shattnck opened the week before at the Wilson, and came to tbe Colonial last week. Grace Cameron begins the J., L. & S. time shortly, according to Frank Q. Doyle'a Vaudeville Bulletin. Tbe "Hello Olrla," which opened on the J. L. ft 8. time at the Colonial, Oct 27, recently toured tbe Thlelen time, under the title of "The Tele- phone Olrla." Bloke's Circus was about as near a "riot," at McVlcker's last week, aa Is possible in a well ordered theatre. The laughter was good to bear when the backing mule began his part of the performance. The Otk Park Theatre opened last week with Frank Q. Doyle's bookings, and started off au- spiciously with a strong abow—Rhoda and Cramp- ton. Oombaa Brothers and Morette Slaters. Charles E. Hotlklns Is making an extensive tour of the Southwest, in tbe Interests of bis cir- cuit. Frank Furlong is In charge of his office daring his absence. Claude Doyle hid a pretty bard sleje of Illness that kept him from bis desk tor some days. EARL J. COS NOTES. The Hippodrome, at Peoria. 111., was formally opened to tbe public last week, and began what promises to be sn Important theatrical career, under the most favorable circumstances imagin- able. Karl J. Cox. tbe booking agent of the house, attended and made one of the speeches tbst made tbe affair notable. M. H. Barnes, of tns'F. M. Barnes, Inc., office, was also present at the opening. Tbe show wss received with tumultous applause, every act doing tine. The Venetian Four's pretty setting won big favor. Tbe Powers elephants proved a sensation. Duke Oraman, manager of tbe Orand, at Thirty- first and State, returned to Chicago last week, after spending a month in California. Bad he known lie was going to encounter the first cold spell of the season on arrival here, he says he would have remained away a little longer. Unrry Sodlnl is doing a very big business at the Family Theatre, in Clinton, Is., wbleh is booked by Earl 1. Cox. He plsna a new house for that city next season. A. J. Talbot, manager of tbe Great Northern Hippodrome, received slight injuries last week when a fellow traveler on the Illinois Central dropped some heavy iron pipes, which struck the manager's leg. J. tt MATTHEWS' NOTES. Ths bookings cow on tbe Pantiges Circuit and the attractions scheduled for early opening are of such a character that ervrrone interested in that soundly established chain of theatres is In a pleas- ant mood. Tbe mad shows now playing are of such equal merit that managers often argue among ihemsolree which Is the best. Tbe features bare drawing powers that differ in different localities, making it Interesting to watch the receipts at the different boui.es. Tho middle West houses tbst hare the J. O Msttbews' bookings are thriving to tbe ssme extent, and tbe plarers appearing are a credit to both the house and its booking repre- sentation. Powers' elephants began tbs Pentoses' tour this week at Edmonton—a feature seldom taken oo such a travel. Howe, No thIsue and com- pany. In "In and Oat," are the headline act at tho Calgary house this week. Charles L. Berkell, manager of tbe Family Theatre, at Moline, 111., was la Ohlcago Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, Tbe Bijou Theatre, at Minneapolis, started with J. O. Matthews' bookings; Oct. 26 The Wbltebouse Theatre tt Baclne. Wis., which jdaysvasrtevlUe and pictures. Is doing a nice * ' OK Satotujat night, jut before they concluded their recent visit at the Haymarket, Chicago, with the Girls from the Follies Co., oar representative had a delightful chat with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davis (known to all the circus fraternity as Uncle Hiram and Aunt Ludnda), who are making their usually big hit with their "rube" act with thhs company. Shortly after the Two Bills* Show, which they had been with for five seasons, hit the financial rocks at Denver, they were ap- proached by Manager Strouse, of gtrouae ft Frank- tya. They signed op with him for tbe season, have been oat for seven weeks now, and are well pleased with the hospitable trestment ac- corded them by Manager Strosse. Mr. Dtvls saya the personnel of toe company Is very high. Mrs. Davis took occasion to say she cannot help contrasting their lot (good week stands. One hotels and accommodations) with hundreds of their circus friends who bare recently been mod bound, storm bound and flood bound, in Texas and other States. She sympathises with them very deeply In their unusual predicament, which Is con- trary to all precedents, and Is glad she Is not down there. While It is their usual custom to spend their Winters in Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Davis are to well satisfied with their engagement with the burlesque company that they hare de- cided to remain out all season, and will sot Win- ter at all In Florida. The long, dry spell partially ruined their earn and cotton crop on their Oklahoma ranch, but their fruit crop was unusually good this season, so they told me. Oklahoma la a dry State In more ways than one. They have not decided what tbej will do next season, bat expect to again be with one of tbe "white tops." and are considering two offers, and will amuse the people orer the country as they have in former seasons, they confidently expect. They have a great love for all the followers of the "white tops.'* and wish to be remembered to them. Mm. Davis Is a great admirer of Taa Old Reliaiilb, and will sot permit "Bert" (aa she calls him) to read any other show paper. After spending a very pleasant evening with them I bid them adieu aa they were taking a tn-.l for tbe Central Station, to take a sleeper for De- troit. If any other "mbc" clowns have done more to amuse tbe entire American people tbna Mr. and Mrs. Davis they will have to trot out with their credentials. * AbtbtS Dornra Is with "A Broadway Honey- moon," at Howard's Theatre, in Chicago. I tun the pleasure of witnessing this produc- tion tbe other night, and while Arthur, as waa to be expected, got aU there waa to he gotten oat of bis part.- I cannot help bet express my regret tbst he has not been given a greater opportunity to demonstrate hit talent. 1-Hl k> rt Maavu : i.-1.a.t. - ,Vixj Aabok J. Jons, presltent of tbe Jones, Llnlck ft Scbaefer Co., has gone to French Lick Springs nntli Nov. 1. Dban Catrttost, for many yean tdvertlslag agent of the old Chicago Opera Bouse, died re- cently at bis home on the west side, from tuber- culosis. Edith Hblxha, a prima donna, who has graced many of the Mort Singer musical comedies, will come to McVlcker's early this month. Bush lima Tot, the famous Chinese magician, has wired an acceptance to Frank Q. I> jle's offer of the Jones, Llnlck ft Scbaefer time. ■ He will headline the bill at McVlcker's week of Nov. 10. TBS Banoa Boka has begun playing the Jones, Llnlck ft Scbaefer houses outside Chicago. Fsw people of tbe many who patronise Chi- cago's outlying theatres and admire Marie Nelson realise that she Is as good a French scholar as of English. Miss Nelson Is an American, bat spent nine years of her life in a French convent, In Windsor, Oat., just serosa tbe river from De- troit, Mlcb. She baa bees on tbe stage for a number of years, during most of which time sbe has been a leading lady, but played Ingenues dur- ing her earlier years. About nine years ago sbe waa playing a atock engagement in one of. tbe large cities of the States, and In one of tbe billa she bsd no part. A French society wss to give a performance of "Oamllle," in the vernacular, and Miss Nelson was much Interested In seeing how tbey would handle It, as she had played tbe title role many timet. Tbs lady who waa to play the role wss taken suddenly ill about an hour before the performance, and tbe society was in straights to know wbst to do, as tbe bouse was entirely sold out. Miss Nel/so chanced Into the theatre at that moment and heard the managers talking In. French a-Vent It In an ex- cited manner. Not waiting a,moment, she oered her services. If they would Be-rare the permission of her own management to allow ber to help them out. This dpprj: s^e went on, plsyed the part of Oamllle In Trench for the first time, and without a rehearsal. He: knowledge of French was so perfect that ah* simply translated the speeches into FrenJi as £*ta went along and made a tremendous hit In the tart. This Is probably the only instance on reco.xl of a person playing a rote for the first tlmta. In a foreign language without a reheararj, and with not even having a chance to read tbe part through la the language In which ahe played lb She was given the op- portunity by the. soclrcy to play the part In Lngllsh. while the rest of the company played It la French, but sb< said sbe could get through It all right, and she did. MOOBE WILL 3BOADEN SCOPE. Meolo B. Moore wlU add two mote productions to his already long list next mosth. "On Hurri- cane Day" will have its first showing Nov. 23. •The Wood Nymphs" win be produced Nov. 80. Mr. Moore's "Serorlty DayB" return from the Pantages" circuit next week, and will re-open Nor. 16, at Lexington, Ky., playing a few weeks for Gus Snn before, going East. The men of the cast have been retained, bat entirely sew girls will be seen with the act when It tskes to the road again. "The Dancing Mnrs" were In Chi- cago last week, ei» route from New Tork to Seat- tle, where tbey open on tbe Sullivan A Oonaldlne circuit, Oct. 17. Mr. Uoove'e "Summer Girls" closed their tour of tb» I'antages' circuit at San Diego. California, Oct. 25, and are now en routa to Chicago. *J JONES, LINICK ft fCHAEFEB INAUGUBATE NOVEL rftESS BUREAU. Performers snd acts rio play the Jones, Llnlck ft Scbaefer houses. In Cilcago, have found a de- cided innovation in exploitation. As a rule tbe advertising department of a large theatrical circuit is bid away ..where the player dare not tread, and where the publicity director hides himself from the world at large and con- cocts ideas. Not so with Jsnes, Llaick ft Schtefer's depart- ment of exploitation. . It Is wide open to the performer. . • , Balpb T. Kettering, general representatlTe of tbe Jones. Llnlck ft S-hseler houses, holds a re- ception dally Is his off.-**, on the third floor of the Orpbeum Theatre LvUldlng, on State Street. Performers are invited x> call upon him direct, or bis assistant, Haael L-Tln, to discuss advance press matter, lobby dlrplayt, photographs and newspaper advertising. Acta may bring clippings, atories, paragraphs, vfi receive expert advice, Gratis, regarding all ifntter* pertaining to pub- city. . I Mr. Kettering wiahe* ■ to come In direct con- tact with acts, so thu he nay, more readily, boost them as. tbey jeserre. This arrangement is meeting with a deterred response. Captain Bbcnswick * Co., In sn unusual pro- duction of the sketch older, entitled "Tbe Tender- foot's Troubles," appeared at tbe Academy last week, and at the Grand tbe early part of thla week. The act reached Chicago recently from tbe East, where If is well known. The reception given it at tbe Academy Indicates that Captain Brunswick and bis associate players will be big favorites la tbe Middle West. Haltok Powell opens still another tabloid, Dec. T, which will have the title "Smith's Night Out." It will be farce comedy, with musical numbers Interpolated frequently. Eastwood Har- rison. Florence Lewln, Frank Hawkins, Norma Archibald, and other prla-Ji a!s have been engaged. Tbe sbow will have ten chorus girls. Gbacs Arts got a bal fall the other day at the Majestic Theatre, Dubuque, la., and the Rose Ayer Trio seriously <etuldered cancelling Associa- tion dates, as a reset- Manager Jake Rosenthal waa very kind to her,' and permitted her to stall through the opening, paying full salary for an act that was not In .we best condition. Ools, Susbxll i«o Dans, in "Walters Wanted," open on the Pantages'. time next week at Edmonton, Canada' Tbey recently closed a long engagement at St Louis, where tbey played several different booses for the Crawforda. Haltok Powell's "0, Look Who's Here," hod one night open last week, en route from Free- port III., to Lafayette, lad., and it was pnt la st Pootlae, III., where it drew |2ST at dollar top prices, and won the reputation of being the best ahow ever there. Mr. Powell has gotten out a fine line of special paper for ' 0. Look Who'e Heire," and ho attributes the big business as much to this sa ary thing "else. Ths Robbits Duo left Chicago Saturday, for Indianapolis, where a tour began this week. Alvbso HAHnuBOKB, who oiieratea a number of outlying theatres and a booking agency known as the New York and Western, has secured tbe "Famous Players" films for the district between Tblrty-Oftb and Sevestr-firat Streets, and State Street and the lake. Ht contract provides that these films shall not be •xbtblted Is asy theatre without his wrltteu con«nt, either before tbey play the Hamburger ho-aes or after. This Im- portant deal assures tnese films for tbe Apollo, Twentieth Century, Orext! and the Lsngley The- atres. Mubrat's Doos. seen a: tbe Apollo laat week, offer one of tbe classiest sets seen at that house tills season. Booking manager Harry Beaumont, of the New Tork and Western Agency, la very enthusiastic regarding this attraction. Ths Cosmopolitan, President and the Panorama Theatres palled out of the *?w Tork snd Western, and went to Fred Llnlck.' but returned to tbe Hamburger agency after seven acts were booked. These bouses are operated by the Asher Brothers. Blondib Robixsok plmed a return date at the Marlowe Thenlre within two weeks, and scored very big both times. \ Diana La Tout U playing the New Tork and Western louses with decided success. Tna Four Scotch Micks presented a new act it tbe Ellis, last week, I which came la for favor- able comment, especial!.' 1 , tbe costuming. WHAT AGENTS ABB DOING. Tbe Berlin Madcaps come to tbe Great North- ern Hippodrome week of Kov. 3, booked by Sadie Kuseli. May and Kildnff are now at tho Thalia. booked by Will Spillard. Tbe Cromwells are oo, the Rntterfleld time pitted by. Jotm B. Simon. The Alnba Sextette opens on the Pantages' time. Nov. IT, placed by O. L. Camel!. Beta Arnold opens on tbe Pantages' time shortly, placed, by James B. ttcKewca, - Mrs, Paauant hat been • i sa—iaav ... -• "JsttstJ . •,»... placed for three weeks In Chicago by Batty W. Splngold. Beaumonte and Arnold were plaosfl East by Sum Bserwltx. Lea Kraaa placed taa Heidelberg Four on the Jones, Llaick ft Scasefeg time, where the act Is a big success. - "The Scarecrow Mas," eleven people, was seen at the Davis Square Theatre tbe "last half' of last week. Terra ft Blanchard'a Imperial Min- strels were at that bouse tbe early part of this week, making two big acts for an outlying bouse with four hundred seating capacity. • ' Jessie Courtney snd company were to have played the BIJou, at Minneapolis, thu week, bat Gertrude Dion Maglll and company were berried on to take that place on the bill. It la under- stood tbst Miss Courtney has called off her Pan- tagea' tour. Job Bowabo has inaugurated a new policy at his new Howard Theatre (formerly the Whitney). Hereafter be will give maUnee performances on Monday afternoon Instead of Tuesday. HOW MANAGERS RECREATE 81 BALPR T. KETrXBJXO. ..,,.-. It Is interesting to note the various methods employed by theatrical managers to dodge brain-fag and relieve the terrific ter- vous tension they undergo. Of Chicago's colony, Sam I.ederer does n\ Sen air Marathon; Charles E. Kohl keep e road-bed of the Northwestern not be- tween Oconomowoc, Wis., and tbto city. If* Is quite an equestrian. George C. Wnrret reads literature of all kinds to clear his mind of business: Aaron J. Jones holds i golf championship out at Flossmore, and is now busy playing off an odd game with his part- ner, Peter J. Scbaefer, who Is also a golf enthusiast. Adolph Llnlck. tho third mem- ber of this Interesting trio of vaudeville mag- nates, is a motor Send. U. J. Herrmann is a Yachtsman: he Is a prominent member of tbe Columbia Yacht Clnb. Frank 0. Peers is also quite a sailor, and 1b a member o' the Chicago Yacht Club. Frank A. P. Gazzoln Is a speed bug; he drives a. big. high-powered machine. George Klitnt ieans towards the tilling of tbe soil; he owns several farms in Illinois. Sari O. MacVlttv takes annual Jaunts to Europe and spends his spam mo- ments reading the latest novels. His part- ner. William Gasklll, Is also a devotee to popular fiction. Mort Singer plays pinochle and smokes long, black cigars; Will Singer shakes "28" and drives a big auto; Hurry Singer designs dodgers and heralds as a pastime: Geo. A. Harrison spends his time raving over California and praising Los An- feles; John G. Burcb Is a motor enthusiast; e has Just purchased a new car and la con- tinually tinkering with It and telling bow far be can run on a quart of "gas;" Fred- erick Donaghey takes a turn at dramatic criticism, and assists James O'Donnell Ben- nett to gather news Items; Edwin Clifford Slays "stud poker" and is a jndge of good quors; Ed. Eowland, his partner, drives a ■ big car and is Just crazy about "raclDg coasters'' and amusement park devices; Ed. Eowland Jr. Is following in tb: steps of Lin- coln J. Carter and arranges new ■ "effects" for tbe stage; John J. Garrlty wrltes-pwry; Joseph Pilgrim promotes "tent shows" la his spare moments; Lou Houseman sellt cigars and promotes lltbla waters: John Barrett raises prize bulldogs; T. C. Gleason manufactures pennants and badges; Alfred Hamburger runs a printing plant; E, H. Wood censors burlesque manuscripts; Nats Moore raises various hued carnations, tad I am plannin g bungalows. SOL LUT DIES AT 41. (Special to Tm New Yobk Cltppeb.) Chicago, Sat., Oct, 25. 1611, Sol Lift, well known theatrical man of Chicago, and Intimate friend of many of the country a most prominent theatrical men and women, died early yesterday at his home, 6000 Grand Boulevard. Mr. Lltt -was forty- one years old. The death of the theatrical manager came as a surprise to his friends within Chicago's Itlalto. it had been known that he was HI during tbe last several weeks, but no serious outcome was expected. Mr. Lltt for flfteenyears was the man- ager of McVlcker's Theatre. Lsst July; when the theatre waa sold to the Jones, Llnlck ft Scbaefer syndicate, he retired from active managerial work, bat still retained his Interest -'n the McVlcker's Theatre Build- ing. The late Jacob Lltt was an uncle of the deceased. Among the close friends of Sol Lltt was Chauncey Olcott, the actor, now playing la Chicago. The last words of the former man- ager reported to the actor were: "How is Chauncey?" "I was In the first attraction tbat Sol Lltt 8ut on at the McVlcker'B Theatre," Mr. lcott said. "He brought me on from New York at his own expense. Every year since then I have played three or four weeks tt McVlcker's. A meeting of theatrical managers la planned to determine what action the local managers will take on the} death of their associate. A. W. Dingwall, former partner of Mr. Lltt. and hit mother, Mrs. Leon Wachsner, are hurrying to Chicago to be present at the funeral. The burial services will be held to- morrow noon at Furth's Chapel. The inter- ment will be In the BoseblU Cemetery. Mr. Lltt Is survived by his widow and two children, -Sol Jr., fourteen years old, and Delpblne, eight years old. TABLOID MUSICAL COMEDIES < FOR PHEADELPHLL (Special to Tag Cllppeb.) Chicago, Oct 25. Tabloid musical comedies which have been such big money getters in the Middle West will be seen In Philadelphia for a season of five weeks. This arrangement was perfected by Fred G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnzer, who came here to close up the deal. The United Booking Office sends them East, as it does South, where shows play five weeks. Dwight Peo- ple's Colonial Minstrel Maids get additional wells time in tbe South,' which may mean still another link In tbe tabloid chain. Tabloid activities are many Just now. "The Wlsard of Ot" opens at Gary, Dec. 11. 8un's Imperial Minstrels open on tbe W. V. M. A; tabloid time Dec 11. Hal ton PoweH's "Who's Your Friend 7" began rehearsala last week, and has a one nlgbt stand or two be- fore starting regularly at the Family at Clin- ton, la.. Nov. 3. Lillian Mortimer opens at nammond. Ind.. Dec. 18. "Miss Nobody from Starland" opens at Gary, Nor. 23. MILES' «HIP." OPENS. ■The new Miles' Hippodrome. In Cleveland, opened this week with the following bill: Marzella'B Birds, Billy K. Wells, Almont and Dumont, Tlllle. Zlck, Van Horn and Jackson, and C.rcy and Peters. Otl-er acts plj/bjl for Walter F. Keefc this week are t Eight English Belles. Donlta, Paliklta and Brother, Yerkes and Adele, Ilose Berry, the Fontaines, Three Juggling Bannons, Arthur, Blchardt ti.e si : W t;- r iSi limbs ;•-% *•' *i*t