The New York Clipper (December 1913)

21 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December 20 OCR AUSTRALIAN LETTER. SYDNEY. lint Mhiiii'i (J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.) — Adeline Gonee, who, supported by Alexander Vnlliiln anil members of the Russian ballet, opened her Sydney season Saturday evening, Aug. 16. The house waft packed. It would be useless, and yonr space would not permit to dilate upon the xrent artist's wonderful command at toe details ■of her art, the perfection of her technique. All this fulsome praise has been written and re- written countless times, snd bate made her one •of the greatest dancers that the world has ever seen—an idol In three continents, the friend of kings, queens and emperors, the unchallenged uueen of her art. The position she has won for herself alone necessitates that these things shall he assured, but the wlnsomeness of her person' amy, the subtle humor of her temperament, her quick Hashing smile, her Inimitable style, these are thing* that make for Oenee the Incomparable charm of her work. Oenee's "mime." her "point- ing," her "enfre cauls," are all perfect examples of her wonderful training. The credit of these belong to her ancle, the muter who trained her, as much as to herself. Bat her marvelous powers of conception, her easy Intelligent use of facial expression, her natural unhampered method, these all belong to Genoe herself, Tbey are the product of her heart and brain, and hare made her the super-excellent artiste that she Is. Another member of the ballet whose dancing claims special praise la Hall In a Schawls. Of the severely classical type, delighting the eye with Its graceful perfection, her work differ* from that of Oenee In that ahe makes her appeal more to one a vision than to one's hesrt. In other words, ncr personality Is subordinate to her techirlqne, while with Oenee tbo reverse Is the case. Her ieclinlque Is only a means to an end, and totally nbordlnate to her personality. M. A. Vollnln mores with easy freedom and a complete command of hi* art. Light as a feather when he lights and as graceful as a Oolumllne, he still manages to Infuse a wholesome manly spirit Into his dancing, making a fine contrast to the dainty womanliness of tbo great Oenee whom he supports. Of still another type Is the dancing of Vlnsto Norotns. Hers Is the triumph of a whirlwind driven across the footlights with Irre- sistible force by the riotous abandon of her splen- did yojtli and spirits, pulsating with untamed life and striking a note of appeal to the sense*, totally absent from the work of the other principals of the ballet. All of these artists, each In a separate wsy. show cxceptlonol ability, and blend Into a perfect background against which Oenee, the star, ahlnea with an almost blinding lustre. A dainty one act operette, entitled "The Secrets of Susanne," preceded the ballets, and was ex- cellently acted and sung by J. Boyer, Mlis B. Klrmes and Veronl Vestoff. Royal (J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.—"The Buttcrlly on the Wheel," the clover NaT of the rtlvoTco court In which Madge Tltherndge nnd Lewis Waller are appearing here, continues Its success- ful career. The final three week* of It* run. however, arc now announced, and on Saturday, Bent. 0, Mr. Waller will produce a new ruuinntM plsy for the first Urn© on any stage, written by William Devereux, and entitled "The Fair High- wayman." The- production of tula play will mark on epoch In Australian theotrlcol history. II will lie the flrBt time that a dramatic work will Uavo becm given Its premiere presentation by a star of world-wlda reputation, nnd written hr an author of standing, who has personally produced and Is prceent to witness tho launching of ills work upon t^e uncertain *ea of public favor, Alec Thompson, who plsys the part ol the waiter In "A Dutterlly iu the Wheel," receives mention In the Green Book for July, as one of I be actors who mode good In New York last year. The reviewer aays that he came very* near cur- rying oft the honors of Lewis Waller's New York revival of "Henry infill." , _■«_■ , Cbitebion (J. 0. Williamson. Ltd.)—The Boyal Comic Opera Oo. la atlll holding Its own, with "The Dancing Mistress," at this theatre. Al- though not a particularly brilliant offering, thin light gaiety piece seems to have caught the public fanoy, and Is likely to run for some time. Little: TitXAtn* (Director, H. O. Buckler).— I'llcher's "Punchinellos" still hold sway here. This Is s refined variety entertainment which seems to have met with a considerable amount of popular approval. . _. "Til* OnarruiH" having concluded a highly meeessfiil season of six weeks, have departed, nnd Hie Palnce Theatre Is now occupied with the Bert llnlley Drsmatlc Co., who (land, on Saturday evening, Aug. 10, n new Australian play, entitled "The Native Bora." Tbla work b by Albert Rdmundi, a local playwright, with several suc- cessful melodramas to bis credit, and, as the name suggests, Is entirely Australian In setting snd theme. A feature of the play Is the effect caused by s display of magic by Charles Bplnnl- rc», a magician, Juggler and hypnotist, which part waa In the bauds of llerl Bailey. A crowded Iiouso witnessed lite production. Gbouqb Mablowk has been obliged, through lisd health, to retire from the managing director- ship of the Adelpbl, Sydney, and tho Princess, Melbourne. In future the above theatres will bo under tho management of George Wllloughby, Ltd. Aublwm (Ueorge .Wllloughby, mgr.) — "Her Road to Unln," the melodrama In which this com- pany has been appearing the past month, has nearly reached Its turning point. Next Saturday night will see a revival of "The Luck of the Roaring Camp," another melodrama, dramatised from Bret llsrtc'a famous novel of the snine ranie. Ai,HA.innA (Direction. H. Barrlngton).—Great business 1* being done here, where a high class vaudeville feast Is being served up. Oascolgne. » strong man, Introduced many soveltlea In lifting a number of heavy weights. Including n horse ana cart. The Four nomas, lightning acrobats and band balancers, are earning good money and de- serve It. Other star turns are provided by Max Martin. Bella Zonda, Kenny and Hart, Violet Rlllott, Joe Charles, Lewis Slaters and Ethel Brewer. Tivoli (Managing Director, H. I>. Mcintosh).— Tho principal attraction here this week Is the wel- come re-appearanee, after in absence of eUnt years, of Wlllotte Whlttaker, a famous comedienne, and a contralto of some note. Miss Whlttaker achieved much popularity during her first visit to Sydney by singing "Will the Congregation mm Stand Up and Sing Hallelujah," and Id response to the call* of a crowded bnece, the lady ho* to sing tho song nightly during her thirty minutes' act. Mist Whlttaker Is ably assisted la her tnrn by V. Wilbur Ulll, a violinist and banjolst of much skill, who, sested Iu the orchestra, accom- panied her songs. A harp solo played by silts Whlttaker. was indeed simply entrancing. Tho tors wna frantically received, snd the lady was quite bewildered with the large number of costly floral tributes presented to her before she retired. Frank I'sTlsh, the American barrel Jumper, concertina player and dog (lancer, is * "bounding" success. Morion's performing dogs are as popular as ever, so much so that In response to the public request, special dog matinees will be given three times la each week. Julia Consults, sa a graceful and ciever trapealst, ha* won rhe highest praise. THEATRE ROYAL (J. O. Williamson. Ltd.)— (/,aliT). —The main conditions favorable to the impularlty of "A Marriage of Convenience," which waa produced here last night, are Us color of romance, the sustained Interest that Alexandre Dumas' story compels, and the neatness and apt- ness of the dialogue. The English version of the French story Is that of Sydney Grundy. Lewie Waller and Madge THhcradje, In (he chief parts, the former as the Comic de Oandele, and the latter as Louisa, the Oomteisc, were well sup- Vortcd, and the audience accepted the play with manifest appreciation. National Auphithsatri (Ben Fuller, manag- ing director).—Business here continues to boom. Amongst those at present usurping the limelight are: Marcell and Bell, American novelty dancers; Forsyth snd Boyne, la Le Breton's famous sketch, entitled "A Sister to Assist 'Er j" George Rowley, nut dancer; Vsrdaman, Ihe Renos, aerlallsla; Oabrlel Hope, cornellst: St. George nod Dayne. musical sketch artists; Karne and Francis, and a whole galaxy of other clever people. NonniOA Oonoehts. —There was another Urge audience at the Town Hall on Saturday night, when Mme. Lillian Nordic* gave her alxth and last concert In Sydney. The soprano opened with n charming Omaha Indian tribal melon? ("From the Land of the Sky-blue Water"), followed by '"Wilt o' the Wisp." For Bembcrg's "A Song of Bacchante" an encore was demanded, and the singer responded with "The Zephyr of the Rose." In place of the Hungarian art*, as programmed, Mme. Nordlca, by special request, substituted the art* from the second act of "Madame .Butterfly, ' and so persistent was the audience again that the soprano added Brunnhlld's battle cry, from tho second act of "The Valkyrie," which was qnlte her most successful effort of the evening, The ilrtt portion of the program concluded with a duet between Mme. Nordlca and Paul Dufsnlt, "Now Thou Art Mine." Mr. Dufaalt bore the brant of the work of the evealag la the second part, the audience demanding, and getting, encore after encore, till one wondered how his voice and good nature stood the strain. Me sang an aria from "Mlgnon," and as an encore gave "One Song Is Sweet," by Sans Bond. He also ssng "Sylvelln." "The Secret," "La Vlvandtere," "Le Bslser" and "The Trumpeter," the latter making the hit of the evening. Must, Ooua db la Rot has Just returned to Sydney after a alx weeks' pleasant crnlse of the South Sea Islands, distance about 3,000 miles from Australia, and la leally a walking encyclo- pedia of valuable data for her work, which *h> It rapidly Dashing ahead. An invitation Madame •mit me for a day'* pleasure and outing I gladly ac- cepted, and tho following day I Joined her at the hotel when she had her Crater Overland car Id waiting, and ready for a <ong Journey. Our dot tlnatlon being aoulburn, 136 miles from Sydney. We reached Ooulbnrn about 1 p. M., and nfter arranging our toilet sat down to a sumptuous re- past, which, needless to sny, we thoroughly en- Joyed. After a couple of bonrs' rest snd a hasty view of the city, we started for home again, which we safely reached about 10 p. u 1 hsd the time of my life, and as my wealth of late ha* only been so so, I can assure yon I valued the outing, and thoroughly enjoyed It. Offers fcsvc been male to Madame to open In grand opera In Paris, She has not decided yet. MELBOURNE. TiiitATBB Royal (J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.) — The taat* for American plays seems- to have be- come a vogue, and It Is little wonder, when to follow a success like "Within the Law," another good thing like "The Fortune Hunter" Is found. The numerous patrons of this theatre thoroughly approve of the new fare, for while it 1* good •ml well varied, it Is quite different Id Its In- gredients and flavor to the menu that preceded It. There ha* never appeared In Austrslls an actor more popular, oa ami off the stage, than Fred Nlblo, and he la fond of Australia and Its people, and Judging from sentiments expressed, I am Inclined to think that Mr. Nlblo and the charming Josephine Cohan will call Australia their home In the near future. In "The Fortune Hunter" Mr. Nlblo and bis confreres, not for- getting Ray Royce, are simply immense, Has Majksit's (J. 0. Williamson, Ltd )—The Qulnlan Opera Oo. at this house still continue* on their triumphant career. On Monday night was given the first and only performance of "Nlegfrled," the third music drama of "The Ring." On Tuesday nlgbt "Aids" was presented, nod at tbe matinee on Wednesday "Tales of Hoff- mann," und on Wednesday night "Taonhauser" was staged. Thursday night the first perform> ance In Australia of Oarpcntler'a "Louise," and oo Friday nlgbt "The Twilight of the Gods." Mr. Qulnlan, referring to Oarpentler's "Louise," says: "This Is absolutely my greatest production." The principal roles la "Louise" will be taken by Jerinne Hrola, Edna Thornton, Oladya Ancruin, Edith Clegg, Mabel Dennis, Maurice D'Olsly, Spencer Thomas, W. J. Bunnell, Arthur Wynn, Fignor Voghera will conduct. Pmncesb (Direction George Wllloughby Ltd.) —"The Woman Who Pays," lies b»en running here the past two weeks with much success. The piece fairly bristles with highly sensational ntu- eUors, If some of them seem to he extravagantly far-fetched. However, tho f'iet does not sppeir to detract from the interest displayed by the audi- ence. Next week the present dramatic season closes, and Allan Doone, the famous Irish sinning comedian, takes possession. Mr. Dome's opening piece being "Barry of Baltimore." Kino's (Direction Win. Anderson) — Maggie Moort-'e two weeks' season of "Meg. the Casta- way," will close oa Friday night, and the fol- lowing night, "Struck Oil" will he the attractlua. This Is the play that Maggie Moore first galmd her luuels lu Australia, aud with which she has always been personally associated with ever since. Ofdia liousn (Managing Director, H. D. Ma- in tosh).—Lacey's Six Hoboes made a first appear- ance here In a moat amusing travesty of the life or the American tramp, a tarn that la highly di- verting. . The set caught on immediately, and bad to submit to numerous recall*. The other new (or almost new) turn, as it Is about nine year* since they Inst appeared here, was that of Dia- mond and Beatrice, who are In tbe first flight of Instrumentalists, who furnish a musical act both Uiilshcd and artistic. They were assisted by their twelve year old daughter, whose performance op tbe harp won the applause of the audience. Many popular- selections were rendered on a soprano saxophone, a real Irish harp, and one of the or- dinary type. . Both tho new turns received a Horm of applause. Bellora, whose wonderful bird mimicry created quite a sensation, la an An-' strn|lon, and what we may call an amateur, but ho la superior to any professional slIBeur that has ever appeared Id this country. Flynn and Mc- Laughlin are big favorites, and as well received as ever, and the remainder of the cast, the Kebbl* Bisters, Billy Reeves, Lolo Krasovlna, Torcat'a roosters. Albert Marlnl, the Bight Saxonea, Carl and Lillian Muller, Geo. Whitehead, and Mar- tyne. the electric surprise, all make good In one of the best programs up to data. Oaibtt (Direction, Ben Fuller) The Grand "Ragtime Revuo" comprise* the whole of tbe first part of the show, which means that this Is tbe band of colored minstrel* under the leadership of the once famous Billy Kerssnds, that were en- gaged nearly two years ago by Messrs Partus ft Talbot, theatrical managers of note, to tour Aus- tralia and New Zealand. Their tonr proved dis- astrous (o everyone concerned, and sow they are under engagement to the Fuller-Brcnnan Oo. The Qiieallya, sketch artists, provide a most enter- tululng turn. Vera Wallace Is a fair contralto; Iho Lcssos,' In a neat tenuis Juggling turn that went well; Matthew* and Mack, American tra- vesty stars, in a splendid act Which was clever nnd mirth provoking; Nellie D'Arcy and Arthur Maxwell are both worth mention. Rickabo's Tivoli TnxATBBs, Lti>., are said to have obtained a alto opposite the Prahran Town Hall, on which It Is Intended to erect a new theatre. It is to bo linked up with the Opera House, Melbourne, and artlab) will be carried from one theatre to the other by means of a motor car. Prahran Is, no doubt, a highly faahlonablo suburb (four miles from Melbourne), and the proposition should pay well. Tun Camus Moor*) Vaudeville Co. is touring the suburbs around Melbourne, with only In- different success. They have Just finished a week's work at Ihe Empire, Brunswick. LATEST. wniTii'a Olsons and mbnaoioiib of wild ani- mals opened In the Hippodrome, wirlh'n Park, oa Saturday last, Oct. 25, nnd hsd a packed honte. A number of new turns direct from America wee eminently successful. Among tbe new arrivals li n very excellent turn with trained sheep and pigs, and is no doubt the best yet seen In Australia. Kino's (Wm. Anderson, proprietor).—An In foresting drama, "The Confession," has been ran-' tilng here the past five weeks to big business. Harry Roberta plays the hero to perfection, while Kugenla Duggan makes a lovahlo heroine. l'RiNCEsa (Geo. WUIougbby, Ltd.)—"Queen of (be White Slaves." after holding the boards to only middling business, was replaced on Saturday last by "Her Road to Ruin." Plays of this de- rcrlptlon always draw a certain clsis of the com- munity, who go early end armed with an extra iarge site handkerchief. ; Harut Corson Claskb has leased the BIJou, and opened there on Saturday, Oct. 25. with a very laughable comedy, "What Did Tomklns Dot" Mr. .Clarke, as Tomklns, makea yon laugh till yon cry, while Margaret Dale Owen makes a pretty widow. The company Is good and strong, snd la to be commended. Here la the Hat: Bertha Gordon, Kathleen Lawrence, J. O. Morris, Chsv Wllloughby, Leslie Wood*. Leo Pearson, N0'« Maltland, Mark Klaw, Gold Bowman and, Johu 1'ernslde. • . Hsnt Majksty'b (J. O. Williamson, Ltd-)—. Lewis Wallet and. Madge Tltheradgo are packing this ttcatro nightly. In the romantic co-itnme play, "A Marriage of Oonvenlenjs." Magnificent si . the cwitemlng of this play la, there. Is.one particu- lar garment worn by Mr. w*|ler. as the Comts de •Oannale. that always arouses Intense Interesrtinil ' admiration. This Is a coat of bine velvet, trimmed with gold bullion, which lias sn Intor-stlng his- tory. It was made tor nnd worn by tbe Karl of bhrewsbury at the celebrated ball given by the Duchess of Devonshire, at Devonshire House. Pic- cadilly, London, In 1807, In celebration of the Jubilee. Subsequently, the Earl ssw Hr. Waller, In his Royal Command performance, "A Marriage of Convenience," at Buckingham Palace, and aa a tribute to the actor's performance, sent him the cost as a present. It is worth £300. Ofrra IIousb (H. D. Mcintosh. Governing Di- rector).—A great bin is on here this week, which Includes: Tbe Great Gel-ten Troupe, MeTlin'7 dogs, Frank Fairish, Bonnie Leonard. Fran): Fox, Williams snd Rankin, May Andrews. Julia Oon- sale* and Harold Reeves. There has been no athletic act here since the departure of-the Lell- clalre Brothers, so when tho celebrated Fantn trio made their appearance on Saturday evening, 'Wot" Is a mild word to compare with the wl'.l enthusiasm and terrific applause which greeted the termination of their act, Rbinolos and Donboan opened at the Opera Honse Isst night, snd received a great ovation for their clever roller skating. AUSTRALIAN LOCATIONS IV VAUDEVILLE!. Adblaid*.—Tivoli. (H, D. Itclntosh. director). —Wlllette Whlttaker, Wilbur BUI. Ohai. Zoll, Eight Saxonea, Vaude and Verne, Sydney Bach, Albert Marlnl and others. Adblaipe. — Kino's (Brennan-Pnller Oo.)—Mor- ris' wrestling ponies, Marvelle's cockatoos, Vin- cent and Bush, Salmon and Joy, Lieut. Stoll, Mysterious Mick, Sbarratt and Lang, Weston and Hill, Little Molly. Knowle* and Lee, sod the Quealleys. Queensland. Bisbane.— Ekpisb (Prop., Ted Holland).—Carrie Moore, Valentine and Bell, Morris, Bband and Kitty, Carlo Mai Trio, Arthur Trout and his Mermaids, Eileen Cape), Welch and Carbasse, and Cliff Quartette. NonTii Queensland. — Thkatss (Birch ft Car- roll, proprietors).—The Musical Storrles, Aerial Bence, George Rowley, Van Camp and bis educated plot. Wbbt Australia. Perth. Melbosb Theatre-. —West's pictures and vaudeville. Max and Cameron, Carno and Francis, Er. Mey, Hsrry Huntress, and Dalton and Moore. Baoxsn Hill. — Crystal (Brennan-Fuller, prop.)—Alrlle and Campbell, Myra Oale and Little Sadie, Huxbam'a Berenaders, Mack and Maree, Will Rayner and Coleman Sisters. Hobabt, Tasmania. — Thkatbb IIotal (Bren- nan-Fuller, prop.)—Harry Sadler, Joe Bererldges, Crimson Ramblers («), Kllmo and Clifton, Nellie Searle, and the Stagpoolea. NawcASTLB.—Drx A Bakeb's Vabibtibs. — Artists showing are: Latern, Lucas and Desmond, Itoseal and Ross, Lyla Thompson, Hsrry Little, Winnie Bond, A. Elliott, Lyal Slaters, ins Larger, Bert Oorrle, and Carringron, bird mimic. DEW ZEALAND. ArjOELAND.—lOmi nocsn (Brennan-Fuller, pro- prietors).—"Peg" and "The Limit," Hilary Long, Wsrdell Bros., Ernie Pitcher, Ford and Davis, tbe Croydons, Kurtis' roosters, Armstrong and liowarto, Gladya and Alber, Lalle Brooke. Wklunotun. —His Majesty's (Brennan-Fuller, proprietors).—Gsbrlelle Hope. Msy Brilliant, Mar- gery Daw, Delerale and Gilbert, the Bright Sis- ters, Lily Vockler, Despar und Bose, Three Breves, La Perle, sod Foolish Ford. OmiBTcatmna.— Opiua House (Brennan-Fnl- Itr, proprietor*).—Esmeralda, Albert and Roselle, Jessie Wilton, St. George and Dayne, Nell Cant, Doris Tlndall, Era Comedy Four, Marcel and Bell. DuNsoiN. — Kino's (Brennan-Fuller, proprie- tors).—ZIf, Vardlman, Corona, Madge Reresford, the Lyrical Four, Olga Pennington, Lashwood and Beuby, and Conway and Slnnott. Thkrb are a big batch of artists (14) leaving to-day for the Brennan-Fuller circuit In New Zealand. Jamib Bhennan arrived In Sydney, from Eng- land, a few days ago. Madams Claba Bdtt anp Kftn.vetii.bt Rum- fobd have given four successful concerts st Well- ington, the Town Halt being crrwded on each occa- sion. > LiNUY and 6tet nsiNSON opened ■ the Opera House, Wellington, last night, with Mackay's "Bo- Peep" paiftombrno, and prceent Indications nre that they will have a successful time' of It on their tonr through Maorljnnd. . "Dick." Htbwaut, who, Cor tho past sixteen years haa been one of the principal managers '.i New Zealand, for the 3. 0. Williamson firm, will leave tbe dominion for.good about the end of the year, to take up a position s* manager of the tew J. 0.- Williamson Ttieifr* In Melbourne. Madams/ Nosmca gave two concerts la Dane- din this week, both well attended, snd at which the principal and her supporting artists gained big applause, and aroused much enthusiasm. SYDNEY. ^ "i (Latest.) QOIKLAN GRAND Ol-ERA COMPANY. Haa Majsbty's (J. O. Williamson, Ltd.)—Qnln. Ian Grand opera Oo. A magnificent reception was tendered to this company upon Its re-sripesr- ance oo Saturday night last, when "The Master- singer" was staged for the first time In Sydney. On Mondsy nlgbt the scene was changed to "illgo- letto," and last nlgbt the theatre was packed with a brilliant audience to witness the Immortal "Tannbauser." It was at one time remarked by theatrical managers that grand opera spelled ruin In Australia but the audiences that have been Docking to iter Hojcsty's since the advent of the Qulnlan combination entirely exploded the state- ment. Everything has been mounted on a lavish scale, and the chorus is par excellence. Critbwon (J. 0. Wllllsmson, Ltd.)—"Within the Law." This fascinating American plsy ha* been the talk of the City for many weeks past, and Its popularity shows no signs of abatement. As a story of high class American crooks, and tho war of wits between them and the detectives, the drama Is a classic In Its way. In spite of its tragedies there Is a golden vein of humor as well a* a leaven of hard-headed common sense and American threwdness running through this re- markable production. Litilo TiiBATiiB (Carter & do., lessees),—"The Dominoes," n gay band of artists opened here to an overcrowded house on Saturday evening. The company Is comprised of a clever combination of comedians, acrobats, Jugglers and top-notch slog- era, and during the evening Introduced many fan- tastic frivolities of a refined and graceful char- acter. Theatre Royal (J, 0. Williamson, Ltd.)— Jansen, the magician. Last Saturday night the one and only Jansen began a season that should prove quite aa successful as his first In Bydney, and that was a veritable boom. He gave his ou- d'enee something to guess about with hi* "spirit paintings." These and some of bis other clever manifestations would have got him short shrift had lie lived la the days of witchcraft. Hilda Gilbert, who is working her way around the world for a wager, appeared In a sketch, "On and Off the 8tnge. ,r Tivoli (H. D. Mcintosh, Governing Director). —The program here cannot be surpassed In sny psrt of Ihe world, that Is the reason why visitors seeking admission after 7.K0 p. ii.. have lo seek other places of amusement. . Ever since the In- vasion of the thirty-two great American artiste, which arrived here early la the year, and distrib- uted ,around the circuit, all their theatres have been packed, and gold haa flowed In the treasury offers galore. Fresh faces snd sterling perform- ers arrive regularly each week—the latest, Cooke and Rotherta, and their young son. They made their first appearance on Saturday, Oct. 23, In a comedy and dancing act, which resolved itself into a pot-pourri of mirth. They are the best artists of their kind that have amused Tlvollans tor a long time, and as tumblers, paiterologlsts nnd acrobats, caused a laugh with, every movement. Doody snd Wright ore two of the best, nnd at once Jumped Into popularity. Diamond and Bea- trice, Lllr Longtry, Henri French, Bellora, the Four Quaint Q's, and the only one, Oono Greene, who la fast driving Sydney mad with his ragtime stunts, it la Gene here, there and everywhero. National Amt-hithkatrb (Brennen-Fnller, Ltd.) —Packed houses are the order nightly at the above home of vaudeville, and a really good show It is at the low price charged for admission, Daring the fleet week "Full House" was frequently tbe sign that came to light, but Inst night, when yonr scrlbo called, he found the house Just comfortably full. ■ The Four Avolos appearing are an enter- tainment In themselves, and Carrie Moore 1* re- called again and again for tier onarkllng songs, rendered in her inlmltahlo style. Henry and May, I*or.ard Nelson, the Duckworth* end a whole host of stars are shining. .- ••-*..--, Palaob (Allan Doone, lessee).—Allan Doone snd his department now holds sway at this thea- tre, presenting I new Irish play, ehtltled ''Barry of Ballymore. ' The sweet voiced Irishman sings Rleasantly, his simple melodies appeal Irresistibly > everyone. The plsy Is absorbing, and tbe act- ing of tbe supporting company. Including the clever dancing or a troupe of little children, la nightly approved In no mlstak-ahle fashloo. Edna Keely make* a wilful yet bewitching heroine, and her scenes with AHsn Doone are refreshing. Pbincbbs (J. C. BatD, leasee).—iMIllle Doris, since her first sppearance st this theatre, has been drawing crowded houses. As a borlesque comedienne she has few equals. Mysto, magician, hss made good. Other star tarns are provided by: Harry Collins, 0. Delwyn, a Fraser, Bonlto, Billy Hastings. Tom Kelly, Mark Metroae, Joe Ferguson snd Billy Watts. Nov. 1, 1018. Fbbd E. Diamond. AUSTRALIAN GOSSIP. There were great doings at the Tivoli, Sydney- Sept. 14. when tbe Primrose Four, the 1.000 pound of harmony, bade good-bye to their patrons. This turn, since It haa been in Sydney, has been one of the most popular quartette turns that has ever struck thl* city, and laat night'* furore wa* evi- dence of the popularity or the big men. A packed house encored them again and again, and It was only by adopting the expedient of starting the music for tbe next turn that the audience could be compelled lo stop cheering. There were many gift*, most of them comic, for the Prim- rose Four are great fun lovers and fun maker*. They played about the stage like happy children. First of the presents were four humorous straw hats, with tiny brims that, when the put them on, made the heavyweights appear funnier than ever. Then followed baskets of .flowers snd In the centre of eacb a bottle of champagne. More cheering fol- lowed, and at last farewell was aatd by each artist. John McOormack. the Irish tenor, and bis party were In one of the boxes, and they obviously enjoyed tbe ragtime stall Jest It all Sydney haa enjoyed It. Fbbd Niblo says Australia Is tbe finest theatre- going country In the world. The season here ji r.ever over—it lasts from year to year. In the Summer tbe American snd English theatres are closed. Joretiiinb Cohan (Mrs. Fred Nlblo) srrlved by tbe American boat, and has left for Melbourne to Join her husband. Miss Oobsn has had a most delightful tour, and has arrived here In tbe best or good health. Sir Bcfxbt Clarke haa Joat returned from a European tonr, and sounds the usual managerial blasts that Australia Is to get the cream of the world's amusements. Mllb. Genbb concluded her Melbourne season on Tuesday evening amid a scene of great en- thusiasm. The company have left for a tour of New Zealand. J, 0. Williamson's, Ltd. —"Pnsa In Boots" pantomime company are having the best of good times In West Australia. Their tear will finish here, when the Eogllah principal* will leave for borne. Alt. Holland, although In the sere snd yellow, after an absence of some twenty year*, ha* once more arrived in Sydney. Bla arrival recalls the good Old days of -black face minstrelsy,. when the Onrtstys arrived In Sydney, and In lint com- Bsny such artists as Joe Brown, Wash Norton, Ish, Melville, and our old friend, Holland. Later can* friend Joined the Billy Emerson troupe, and remained with them dgrlug their tour of Austra- lia. ' - IT is reported that Andrew Msck talks of mak- ign another Australian tour. A number of years ago an attractive young inly, little more than * girl, left Sydney to seek her fortune In other countries u a cyclist and fancy roller skater. This was Nellie) Doixgan, late of (he famoas Donegan Troupe, who, with her husband, Eerie Reynolds, has Just returned to Australia. During their month's en- gagement at the Tivoli, Sydney, they ha-e packed the theatre every performance, and wild enthu- siasm snd terrific applause greeted their graceful end pleasing act. The clever couple ore at pres- ent meeting with the same measure of success at '.he Opera House, Melbourne. Oluton Clarkb, who was many years general secretary to the late Harry Richards, has now been appointed general manager of the Harry Klckarda Theatres, Ltd., throughout Australia. A New theatre company was 'registered on Oct. 25, under the style of George Wllloughby, Ltd., 'the capital being flxed at £100,000 in £l shares. The company. wlU take over the business of theatrical proprietors and managers at present carried on by George Msrlow, Ltd. The signa- tures to the registration sn those of: George Wlllonghby, B. J. Fuller, O. F. Ooton. A. G. Davlea, J. Fuller, J. Fuller Jr. and W. J. M. Davtes. Permanent directors are: George Wll- loughby (manager), Arthur B, Davie* and Benja- min J. Fuller, with Andrew 8. Abbott as trustees. Registered office. Sydney: ' .' TnnorjoaotJT "Within the Law," which has been running successfully tbe past si* weeks st the Criterion, Bydney,-are used a great number of typical. Americanisms, slang terms, or co ined phrases current among the fraternity known aa "the crooks." It I* therefore a happy thought on the manager's part'to supply pstron* with a printed slip "Englishing" these phrases. Grjonaa Titiieiiaikik, Han* Phillips, Annie Mayor Snd Charle* Brown are the only survivors of the original "Silver King" production In Au- stralia In 1883, under the management of the late J. O. Williamson. • ' - ■ Tim revue Is new to Australia, quite as fresh as Mile. Genee's dancing. The old Gaiety bnr- lerques and modern pantomime* are the nearest approach that Australia has seen to the revue, which has the charm of seml-cbsnge almost n'ghtly. The sir Is fall of proposed or theatres In erec- tion in Bydney; one at Dmrllnghurst, another In the historic Haymarket, and another In Ihe Queen Victoria Psrade. .- . .. . . .. Tom Dawson, comedian, Is about bringing his connection with tbe Blcksrds circuit to a ter- mination for the purpose of trying hi* luck In England and America. For ten yeara Dawson has figured on the programs of the various thea- tres controlled by tho late Harry Richard*, and always a prime favorite. • . E. W. MObbiboh, who play* Joe Carson, the forger, in "Within the Law." at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, gave a tine display of his prowess with tbe gun at a pigeon shooting match not for from Melbourne a few dsys sgo. In the play Mr. Morrison shoots a vase of flowers to pieces with the silent pistol, and so far his marks- manship on the stage has not failed blm yet. Off the boards be la Just as adept. Daring the whole of tbe afternoon at the pigeon shooting match be only mhjsed one bird. His desdly aim attracted a great desl of comment, and many were the Inquiries as to the Identity of the marks- man who seemed almost Infallible. "Within the Law," as represented by Mr, Morrison, had a very good "ad." that afternoon. FnED Nolo, one ef the most popular and best liked men Id Australia, either on or off tbe stage, Is In the best of good health and thoroughly en- Joying life. He has been crowding Her Majesty's, Melbourne, tbe past six weeks in "Excuse Me," and is now about shifting bis location to tbo Royal, but still "Excuse Me" will hold the boards. It is more than probable this comedy will keep going for six months. Nov. 1, 1018. F. B. D. A US IIIA I.IAN THBATIMCAL I5M- I*I.O VKISS' AHBNDBD LOG OP WAOHS. Oct. 23, 1818. An amended log of wages and condition* of em- ployment has been served, bn the in-oprletors of theatres owl 'other places of entertainment. Some of tits - provisions are aa follow: Grand opera, ciit-Tjal engagement. 2is. per oerfonmonce, weekly engagements, £S for six consecatlve performances; central theatrical engagements, 21s for single per- formance, and ISs. for three or more perform- ances ; pianist only, £5 per week, for six consecu- tive engtgementB. Circuses—Visual, 21s. for sin- ?le performance, and IBs. for three or more per- ormancea; weekly engagements other than the- r.iTicui picture show or circus, £8 per week for six consecutive performance), and ft 10s. per week for twelve consecutive performances, and fO !0s. per week for eighteen performance. Picnics, dances, harbor excursions, etc., single perform- ances, Sis. Op.; for or more in the band, 2Qs. each. Perfornxance* on Saturday* and holidays, os. extra. There la no Sunday work. NEW AMUSEMENT FIRM. American Money tor Australia., . , SauT. 1(1. Australia is becoming a popular place of la- ' vestment for American money. Every mail steam- e- nowadays-brings visitors from the Btates la ■ search of opportunities for business. Among the. latest of these is Max Steinberg, a well knows American enfcrprenetir. Mr. Steinberg's visit 'was Intended more for porvxmes of pleasure than busi- ness In tho first place, but he was so instantly Impressed with the possibilities that.be Waa able . to discover here that he decided to remain to help snd contribute to tbo amusement of the Australian people. "Undoubtedly," said Mr. Steinberg, to- day, "thl* Is a wonderful country of yonr*. Americana, when they coxae to compare yonr treat s HORT VAMP HOES I: •3-5C - T»li Our popular style $/, 672}; In ton and ii black -.- ^ ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED IN OUR FREE STYLE BOOK Many other exclusive models, high and low cote, button or lace, any heel, all sizes --.... Full line of Tango Slippers. Fair price': Hundreds of other styles In all Leathers and colors. 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There has been no time for writing, bin n have been busy on the cables, and as a result have secured one of the best entertainments that has lately been seen In the Dnlted States We will be opening in tbe Town Hall, Sydney carlv In October. Thl* engagement is a very big' thing It has Involved expensive cancellation of exlsilar contrscl*. snd means a heavy responsibility. But we are certain the public will reward our enter- prise. In tbe mesntlme wa are making selections from various theatrical and general entertainment propositions that have been offered to us and will put capital Into anything that promises reasonable success." Asked how it was that he was so confident if success in the country of his adoption. Mr. Stein- berg said it was all a matter of knowledge—not of chance or guesswork. The Australian statistics showed the people to have "a spending power tint was astonishing." Having quoted extensively from The AtutrolUm Year Book with a facility that showed a vastly better grasp of the country's ectusl. position than Is ususlly found In Au- stralian public men, Hr. Steinberg said that that was the sort of literature American bnslners mro built their business on. Acting on the knonleilsg that official figures gave them, they went straight ahead, never bothering about anything, determined to buy, and at once set aboat delivering the goods Once sure of their basic foundstloa, they never Lsd any misgivings as to the successful building up of their business edifice. Mr. Stelnber? added that It was quite tru.e as reported, ibat larre numbers of Americans were coming to Australia In scorch of successful investments. They were bringing a lot of money with them, and would probably be able to give some help In developing the commonwealth. "We are all one race," said Mr. Steinberg, wlta a smile, "and you haven't got enough people here, not by millions. You'll be getting more when this country Is better known In the United Stales. They're only Just now beginning to get news of !t ever there." AUSTRALIAI, PICTURE SHOWS, SYDNEY. ,'. Cbtbtil PiLAO* (J. D. Wllllsm* Amusement Co., Limited).—Motion pictures shown during lbs week were all of-local events. The opening of parliament .by His Kxcellency Lord Chelmsford; visitors arrive in .pouring, rain; police and mili- tary arrive and form guard of honor; Lord Chelms- ford's dfflclal visit to Parramatta; Oovernor ad- dressing the cltlsens; visiting Inter-State lucrosss teams arriving; Queensland and N. S. W. schools on the Sydney Cricket around; the B. B. Boitomo, her mnlden visit: the flrnt oil-burning steamer plying between Sydney and America; football match on Government House grounds witnessed by Oovernor General, and a new complete series of life-like picture* depleting Maori life In New Zea- land. ... Ltbio (J. D. Williams Amusement Co., Ltd.)— To-morrow's film announcements for tbe coining week Include: "Rose of Thebes" (dramatic), "Constable Smith In Command" (comedy), "Tbs Ticket" (military drama), "Warwick Chronicle" (topical), and "The Lending. Man" (a humorous study). ■ ^ ' ; . Colonial (J. D. Williams Amusement Co.. Limited)—The.feature 1 alms In this week's of- fering Include:. "Trip to Tahiti," "The Indian and the Child," "Dupln Moes." "Song of Happiness" and "The Outlaw" (star drama), "When the fire- bell Rang" fcomic), and "Ganmont'a.Graphic." ■ Colonial (No. 2) (J. n. Williams Amusement Co., Limited).—The/ Dims .shown here the cooling week: "His Father's Son," "Getting the Money," *«hsij> PractlcevV "The Wooden Eonl," "JSlSto snd His New Motor," and " Tommy's Geography Ltteon." ... ■'-■ Oltmpia (West's Pictures, Limited).—A strik- ing aim. based on a capital story of inlslnkcn identity. Is shown here. Tbe melodrama has lo do largely with a farmer who 1* sTreetod, tried, nnd coLvlcteil of tbo murder of another man. Tbs story Is really 'splendidly worked oat with that at- tention to detail which makes a good iilay, whlht the biographic work is very une. Phe dim, which Is of great length, constitutes the whole of the evening's amusement. De Green's Vlce-Regnl Or- ehwtra adds to the attractiveness of the sellings. At West's, Limited, Princess Taeatre, George Street, the same progrruu Is given. ' Lyceum (Spencer's. Limited).—Tho aoeclnl fea- ture here for Ihe week was a thrilling war drama, "A Soldier's Honor." The picture, which Is 2.000 feet long, constitutes one of the most cluborute at- tempts yet mado on the part of camera mtlsl* to depict war and Its attendant hivoc aad suf- fering In detail. A Biblical t-tory, "Tho Jud*- nxnt of Solomon," was well received, while scenic grandeur was well illustrated In "The Ba- vlrotij. of Part*." and along »he VSImnoon Raid." The latest topical hnpuenln^s weov reproduced l» Patbe's "Australian Animated flarette." Comedy it lief won furnished by "Mind tho Palrt." . 'Iiiiklk'b Stab Pictubkb (Ralmaln) IS screen- ing a double Btor story, entitled "Retrlhnllon." and another heudllner, ''A Woman's Martyrdom." Tub Enmoro Picture Co., Bmnore—Rider Hag- gard's celebrated novel, ".less," and also "I.idy Audliy'B Secret" have been drawing crowds. Mr. Johnson Weir is a competent lecturer, aud Messrs. Roberts and Ford sing Illustrated ducts during the evening. Last nlgbt some Interesting films' were shown nt Spencer's Lyceum. The British General Bis* trie Oompnny, Limited, having arranged for ihe exhibition of films showing now ."Osram" lumps nnd other electric plant arc manufactured, hi vlow of the number- of processes involved, the educttipnal value of the pictures rhould be con- siderable., TriB leading man with the Reliance Picture Oo. of America, la Stanley Walpole, who Is en Au- stralian, The Drat acting be did for moving pic- tures was at Sydney, In a bushranglng picture entitled "Dan Morgan," when he played the psrt of an old stockman. When the picture. "Half s Chance," came to Australia some of his friends thought they recognised him, and from inquiries their supposition proved correct. A not 11 an Sydney man who haa won renown as n picture actor Is Jack McGowan, who Is playing lead for the Kalem Oo. of America, and a thl-d Australian, who is doing well with the Sellg Com- pany, is Jack Clark, formerly a hair dresser in Sydney. Tni moving pictures sre gradually enlist ng the services of English and Australian leading actor*. One of the latest to appear In a film pro- duction la 'Charles Hawtrey. The piece ho has chosen for bis Drat essay lo thus new art is A Message from Mart." "Austbalia Calls, " the patriotic plctnjs pi*/ which was written by Jack Barr and 0. A. JeH'les. Is now being shown by West's Theatres In Ade- laide to crowded booses.