The New York Clipper (January 1914)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. January 3 OUR LONDON LETTER. HENRY. GEORGE HIBDERT, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Clipper Bureau, B Sontb Square Gray's Inn, London, W. C. Dae. 20. Christmas will have come and gone ere thli letter reaches too. Many of our theatres cloae during the earlier half of next week, re-openlng lloxlng Day, which, thl* Tear, falls on a Friday. The Important treat, of course, la the production of Drury Lane pantomime, which baa the same subject as laat year, "The Sleeping Beauty," al- though It has been so extensively revised that Arthur Collins might Tery well bare given It a new title and Bared much surmise aa to the rea- son ot a "revival." There la, in particular, a sensational scene, such as be Is wont to employ In melodrama, quite new. It baa been Ingenious- ly titled to the atory. Bat he strenuously re- fuses all Information at to Its detail. There Is I noona only, at the Dnkc of York'a; "Where the Rainbow Ends," aflernoona only, at the Garrlck; "The Shepherdess Without a Heart." afternoons only, at the Globe, and "Alice In Wonderland," aflernoona only, at the Comedy. Meanwhile, among the music hall managers Alfred Butt got In flrst with his Ohrlatmaa at- traction, at the Palace. This la a revival of Cecil Clay'a "Pantomime Eebearsal," with Weedon Groaamlth In his original character, as Lord Ar- thur Pomeroy. There proves to have been little In the threat to write the pleasant playlet up-to- date. Its amualng qualltlen are lust what they were—unimprovable and wholly acceptable. They are hoping to have the new revue In working order at the Hippodrome on Christmas Eve. New Year'a Doy la hopefully ticked In the dlar/ of the Empire. Boxing Day ahould see the Wonder Boo open at the Olympls. Tbe minstrel show st the Paladium, and the perennial world's fair at Islington complete the list of Clirlslmst novelties. Meanwhile there are several changes of Im- portance to be noted In the current programs. The lugubrloua "Between Sunset and Dawn" has disappeared from the vaudeville program, and In conjunction with "Great Catherine" there Is now playing Jerome K. Jerome's "Bc-blna In aearcb of a nusbsnd." It la a complicated feeble thing. Four short acts have a single scene, tbe quaint coffee room of an Inn, to which come first, a new chambermaid, Kate Oambett, who lnipul- alvely married a sailor and loat sight of him, and who was constrained to earn her living ac- cordingly. 8he little knew that her truant hus- band had become Lord Kathbonc, and was search- ing the world over for her. A second srrlvai at the Inn, Roblna Pennyqueck, an American heiress. was In acarch of a hnsbsnd—esgerly In search of a husband; almost any husband: but her mind reverted to the old Inn where she once met a romantic traveler. Ton would never guess, would you, that the romantic traveler oleo chose this Juncture to return, and that liord Ratbbone b sleuthhonnds tracked his wife. In the meantime, Robtna, tbe heiress recognised In Kale the chamber- maid, an old school friend, and desirous (If pos- sible) of being loved for herself, not for her wealth, persuaded Kate to change places with ber. So that Lord Bathbone expecting to find In tbe chambermaid his long lost wife, was com- pletely inysllBed by the masquerading heiress, while the romantic traveler was equally ata loss. However, sfter a sufficiently long game of cross purposes, Mr. Jerome puis tbe partners square. His daughter Boweoa made her first appearance on the London stage as the American belreea. Bbe is fairly good. . "In and Out" la the bad title of a moderately good play, remarkably well acted, at the Shafles- have reached such a total—hardly can It be credited that tbe (rota earnings of tbe play have yet been so great. Sir Herbert Tree commemorated hla sixtieth birthday on Wednesday. Charles Brookfleld, the censor, left less th-iu $1,600. Among tbe audience at tbe London Coliseum lately were the King and Queen of Norway. Lydla Kyasht completed ber engagement at the Empire laat night. . Alan W. Young, so long with the Moss Em- pires, becomes manager ot tbe rebuilt Manchester Palace. Music ball land seethes with labor trouble. The Middlesex band waa "pernleketty" on Saturday, But inly one oTberTantomlme In central London this and tbe WW Had to be run with a piano. year "The Babes In the Wood," at tbe Lyceum. It a all right now. Otherwise? to. bTnotedI are: "Peter Pan,'' after- At the Pavilion "Tango Teas" there have been parades of women advertising a corset. The Oounty Oocmcll politely requested that It ahould stop, tbe manager didn't argue "Charity's Aunt" Is doe at the Prince of Wales' Theatre to-night—Its twenty-Grit year. ' On Baturday night the King and Queen at- tended at Oovent Garden, when the last perform- ance of "Joan of Arc" was given. Their ma- jesties were most polite to Raymond ttoge. Dur- ing the performance n number of suffragettes screamed at the King from a box opposite to his. Tbey were thrown out. Mallabv Deely has bought from the Duke ot Bedford his Covent Garden estate—'tis said tor nearly 150,000,000. But nobody will give the figure. The deal Includes Oovent Garden Thea- tre, Drury Lane, the Strand Theatre, the Waidorff Hotel, the AMwych Theatre, the Garrlck Olnb, the National Sporting oiub and Bow Street Police Court Cecil King, for sixteen yearn stage manager at His Majesty's Theatre, has received "long leave" from Sir Herbert Tree, to visit Australia, and there produce, among other plays, "Joseph and His Brethren" for the Williamson firm. "Never Say Die" waa played at tbe Apollo for tbe one hundredth time on, Wednesday. Lieutenant Gerald Arthur Edward Denny, of the Oonnanght Rangers, a brave young officer who rose from the ranks, was homeward hound from West Africa when be was washed overboard, and. It la believed, eaten by a shark. He was a son ot popular "Bill" Denny, tbe old Savoyard, now In America, Florence Qlotsop Harris, daughter of Augustus Harris, has sailed for the West Indies with a Shakespearean company. "Jimmy" Glower, the well known musical di- rector of Drury Lane, bas had an alarming attack of Illness, but Is on the way to recovery. "Diplomacy" was played for the three hun- dredth time at Wyndhsm's on Saturday. Sir Herbert Tree must reel cood, for when Sir Squire ltnncroft. the owner of tbe copyright, came to him with a proposal to revive tbe play at His Majesty's. Sir Herbert scouted the Idea. "Mary Goes First" was played for the one hun- dredth time on Monday, at the Playhouse. Frank Vernon names Dec. 30 for his production of "Tbe Poor Little Rich Girl," at the New The- atre. To-night "The Pearl Girl" will he played for the one hundredth time, at the Shaftesbury. H. B. Irving withdraws "The Grand Seigneur" from the Savoy to-night. Granville Barker and Mllah McCarthy return to this bouse, with Shske- apeare. Here la a delightful specimen of Sir Herbert Tree's wit. In a recent speech: "Through the Btreas of circumstances I myself have often con- Bury Tbea'tro on Tuesday afternoon. It Is adaptel ducted a repertoire theatre, and have taken credit bv Madam "George PaBton" from the French for It; It la always well to turn the sow's ear by Madam "George i-aaion iw, w »-.«»-.» "Pavilion dlt LyonnoIs-le-Jtist." Tuesday s per- formance was Just a try-out. but "In and Out should find a home, all right. If .the same east can he maintained. It Is a deftly constructed, old fashioned kind ot play with no conspicuous vices, If It hsvc no conspicuous virtues. A rich old fellow died without making a will, apparently. His relatives, theRepleys— solid, respectable papa, scheming, pretentious mama, and a charming, humorous daughter—settled Into Ills comfortable house, glad to think that their lite of genteel poverty In a London suburb were over. Then, a will was found. The deceased gentleman proved lo have hod a "natural" son brought up as * working man, and to hove had a belated attack of conaclousiiess, during which he made a will, leaving the youth the whole of his vast estate. In the first Instance Mrs. Repley was disposed to contest the will. But the common sense of her husband snd of the family lawyer overruled her folly. During the Interval the Repleys and Silas Churchward, the suddenly enriched stoneinsson, kept house together. Mrs. Repley made vain attempts to improve Silas' style and habits, thinking even to arrange a marriage between the youth and her daughter Kve. Silas submitted uncomfortably to her experiments, which had a surprising result. They disgusted him with ao- clety, and with the responsibilities of wealth. His heart wna true to hla humble aweelheart. and when, at length, be came Into undisputed possession of his property he promptly married Lis Susan, and announced hla Intention of sailing for Canada to carry out a scheme of benefaction to youngsters of his own kind. But he rewarded Ms one unselfish friend. Eve, by giving her the big home, snd sufficiently endowing ber on her marriage, Edmund Owenn la tine as the stone- mason. A career of remarkable promise bos been tragic- ally cut short by the death, at thirty-two. of Slanley Houghton. Some time ago he went to Venice, there to write hla first novel and a play for Oharlea Frohman. He fell III of appendicitis, an operation was performed, and seemed success- fill But his recovery was slow. There wns a relapse, other complications occurred, and he was taken to IiIb native Manchester to die. His name will live as the author of "Hlndle Wnkes." a vivid, realistic study of the life and morale of LBncoshlre, which Mr. Houghton knew ou 1«. "Fancy Free," much played In vaudeville here, la alao likely to endure for that use. But th« succeaa ot these compositions hail the usual re- sult. The young dramatist wna overwhelmed by commissions. It may be that he drew on stories ot Immnture effort. It may he that he worked In o hurry. It Is certain that he produced play after play which, with the exception ot "The Younger Generation," ceuld not be Judged by the high atondanl be had set. It was understood that he hod taken tbe lesson deeply to heart. Mr. Hougliton'B earlier work alternated between tlie cotton trade and the writing of dramatic criticisms for Tae IfoiieacJlcr Otwrdfan, the leading out-of- London newspaper. Ills Intimate friends declared him to be a man of n modest and amiable char- acter. The stntement haa been generally maJe that "Hlndle Wakes'- earned him 1500,000, but It Is Incredible that his roynlllea can so quickly Iwayo well to turn the sow's ear of necessity Into the silk purse of virtue I But It la difficult for us—It would be difficult even for a national theatre—to resist giving to the public s plsy for which they clamor And. let me ask you a question: When Is a repertoire theatre not a repertoire theatre! When It's a success." John Palmer, one of our brilliant new critics, says of the revival of "The Doctor's Dilemma," at tbe St. Junes, that "It brings vividly out one of tbe chief virtues of Mr. Shaw's work at all times—Its perpetual request that all huge things. such as religion and death, can and should ever lie compelled to stand tbe test of lnngiitcr. • • ♦ I'.nt Mr. Show's treatment of hla theme cheapens both life and death. He Is here like a small hoy who has the courage to put his tongue out at a ghost." - Georges Oarpentler, the triumphant French boxer, ahould have appeared at the Palladium this week, having agreed to do so for $2,000. But be got s better job In Paris, meanwhile: and Just stayed away. Managing Director Gullivers explanation waa received with hisses by s public fed up by the arrogance of pugilists. "Yes I Let's " Is the title of tbe revue in preparation at the Empire, for production on New Year's night. Walter Dickson denies afci rumor that be Is disposed to retire from tbe managing directorship of the Empire. Frank Tours, the composer. Is to succeed Outhbert Olark as musical director of this house. "What a Night I" la tbe name, at present In favor at tbe new Hippodrome revue. Phyllis Nellson Terry's next manager will be Charles Frohman. Some locations for Monday next are: Joe Jackson, Palace Theatre: W. O. Fields, Alhamora, Paris: Bert Ooote. Hippodrome. Portsmouth; Oornnlla and Eddie, Aihambra, Paris: Carlisle and Welmon. Queen's, Poplar; May Moore Du- pros. Palladium; Mooncy and Holbein, Hippo- drome, Lewtsham; Anna Dorothy, Empire. ICII- burn; Chung Ling Soo, Empire, Leeds; Donald and Onrson, Empire, Newcastle: Scott and Whaley. Empire. New Cross; Gerald Orltfln, Grand Theatre, Birmingham; Friend and Down- ing. Grand Theatre, Birmingham; Radford and Valentine. Empire, Bradford; Hnnlon Rrothei-s, London Coliseum: Toby Claude, London Pavilion: Hsyman and Franklin, London Pavilion; Anna Dorothy, London Pavilion; Anna Chandler, Met- ropolitan; Laura Ouerlte. Tlvoll. Ada Reeve makes her first appearance In Lon- don since 1011 at tbe Flnsbury Park Empire, this week. Re-named "The Girl Who Wouldn't," and recast—with the exception of James Blakeley— "The Laughing Husband" waa reproduced at the Lyric Theatre, on Thursday. Grace La Rue made a great hit. Sarah Brooke made her flrst appearance In vaudeville on Monday, at tbe Tlvoll. In n plavlet entitled "The Goldfish," by Lady Troubrlilge ami Richard Fletcher. She Figures aa an American widow, who, rather scornfully, rejects the milt of an Engtlah noideman. In order to get a view of madsme'a genuine emotion the nobleman allows her to think Mm a thief. Love peeps through her forgiveness. It ll not a remarkable work. "Hello, Tanoo." a new revue, was produced Dec. 13, at the Hippodrome, London, Kng., and scored a popular success. B. F. Kbiti, on Dec. 24, opined his New Para- rlls de Donsc on the roof or the Aihambra The- atre, New York. . . lata Hawkins will lei.-e the "Hop o' Mv Thumb" Co., when It ex* on the Most, and will enter vaudeville with a sketch, called "Leuvlnu Dolljland." Miss Hawkins plays Hop, Ir. "Hop o' My Thumb." 1C. K. Baiiiii Las tcslgued as president of the Century Opera Co., following the adjustment of nearly $20,000, which had accumulated against him In tbe running of the weekly publication which he published In tbe Interest of llie operatic performances. Tin Mitchell II. Mark Palace Theatre On., of Buffalo, haa been Incorpirnted hy M. II. Mark, E. L, Folk and H. L. Marshall. FoHDRs-RoBRitT/BON move* Jen. 0, to tbe Man- hattan Opera House, Now York, for the last three weeks of his metropolitan engagement. EnwAin SAi.cn, who Is Hie oldest ticket-taker In New York In point of service, resigned bis posi- tion ot the Republic Theatre, New York, on Sat- urday, Dec. 27, as the theatre lias goi.e Into pic- tures. George Dunleavlo, tho treasurer, haa also resigned. Mot.ua Handuxt, a member of "The Girl on the Film" Co., who was unable to come to Amer- ica with the rest of the company, arrived In New York Dec. 25. "Youno Wisdom," with Mabel and Edith Talia- ferro In leading roles, will be presented at the Criterion, New York, Jan. B Instead of Jan. 0, as previously announced. "Till nocaa or Bondaob" Is announced for a Broadway presentation week of Jan. 12, with Tully Marshall, Ellto Proctor Otis, John Bain- polls. Suaanne Rocamora, Luclle La Verne and Ida Darling In the east LArAYKrra Cbaw, of MU.lletown, Conn., died Dee. 10, at the Elks' Home, and while the fun- eral was going on Dee. 21. Bm. a A. Plum*, of Providence, R. I., dropped dead ot tho Ceme- tery. « Frank Ttlkr, formerly well known at "the Humming Bird," on local race tracks, died, Dec. 29, In New York. William Mourns announces lhat he will Install a Block company at tbe New York Theatre, lo present one act plays. "OitNiRjt. John Reoan" moves, on Jan. S, from the Hudson lo the Liberty Theatre, jMjjegje notes, Ethsx Ja?s:sok will open on tbe D. B. O. time, at the Orphean. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 12. Fhxd. GasNm and comfamt open at Plaluflcid. N. J. (Proctor's), Jan. 5, showing for tho flrst time In this country or Europe. Two jumping deers, who lump seven feet, six Inches over a bar, through baboons, with horses and pony ridden by monkey, and also by Mr. Gerner. dealing same Jumps made by these wonderful animals. Mr. Gerner, late of the New York Hippodrome, rod three seasons with tbe Buffalo Bill Show. Ghablbb Ash, the former vaudeville performer, who was arrested with a gong of counterfeiters In Troy, N. Y., several weeks ago, was sentenced lo tbe United States Ooort. Monday, Dec. IS, to two years' Imprisonment In the Federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. Asb's wife, who was also arrested, waa exonerated by ber husband, and allowed *n go. Hi Hbnbt's Minbibpxs while showing Clare- most, N. C payed their respects to Brother Geo. Kelly, who lost bis life In a railroad acci- dent two years ago, while with John W. Voxel's Minstrels. The company marched down tbe main street. In a form of a cross, to Mr. Kelly's grave, where tbe band rendered a few hymns. Manager Erwood offered prayers. The quartette sang "Nearer My God to Thee," then the com- pany departed from tbe grave with many a sad heart. One of the unexpected treats at the Sunday right concert at tbe Winter Garden, Dec. 21. was the appearanco of Art. M. Swanetrom, In a reper- toire of his own songs and recitations. On Sun- day night, Mr. Swanstrom opened his act by sing- ing "Wbeu I Met Yon, I Met My Waterloo," which met with the Instant and enthusiastic an- provel of the audleuce. He followed this with a clever little song, entitled "I Will Dig a Snbway lo Your Heart," which also met wtb much favor. As an encore, Mr. Swanstrom recited a poem which he has Jnst written, entitled "The Town of Broken Hearts." Rosaunii Mat writes: "Will Stanton, come- dian, of "Along Broadway" Ob., had a serious operation performed recently at the University Hospital, Kansas City, Me., and la now doing nicely. Thanks to Dr. Msnko and bis professional friends, be will be able to work agnln." Gibtbuds Babxss opens on the Orpheum, Win- nipeg, Can., this week. Louise Mato, a linger In a vaudeville theatre In Portland. Ore., claims to be tbe flrst vaudeville actress to pay ber Income tax In Portland. Habbt Fen Daltoh, of Allen and Daltrx, writes that bis original numbers, "Tbe Music Master" and "Tbe Telegraph Messenger Boy," ore a big success la bis latest offering, "Tbe Music Studio," featuring the Wardell Bros, and Gos Raymond, with etx pretty girls. liu.LT O'Dat Is playing the title role In "Un- cle Tom's Cabin," at the Lyric, Kansas City, Ma, this week. MASTiNrm and Gbobsi and Nada Moret were at the Apollo Theatre. Shanghai, China, In No- vember. Among the new bouses In China Is one BCHtlng 600, at Peking, opposite the Austrian Le- gvrJon, for vaudeville and pictures. Pictures and vaudeville are shown at the Apollo, the Victoria, and Dreamland, at Shanghai. The KraoLBrro Brothers will soon return for a tour ot the Keith circuit. Pantbbb. Sioux Indian girl, Just closed an a successful tour over the Church circuit. Her ban- ner week being at the GreeJy, Portland, Maine, where she held a reception for the children. Sat- urday matinee. She was greeted by a thousand children, each one being presented with a souvenir photo by the manager. Teoiit Fields, "A Study in Cork," arrived In Not York recently, and la miking nrraneemeots f"r his re-sippearanee In New York after a twenty years' absence. He has an entire novelty, which Bh"iild appeal strorjlv to local audiences. Ukanvillx and Mack are one of the big hits on Ihe J., L. ft S. time, of which they are play- ing eight weeks. They cpen oo the Psntsgea C-rcuit Feb. 2, an.l are booked solid until Aug. 10. 1914. Mn. and Mao. Vebnon Castle are announced for the Palace, New York, commencing Jon. 12. They are also billed for Hammereteln's for a previous engagement Wit. 8iBTO made a decided bit at tbe Savoy. Atlantic City, last week. After tbe flrst per- formance he was placed next to closing. G. B. Bakeh, of Jno. w. Vogel's Big City Minstrels, was a Clu-i-bs caller On Monday. He reports having had a good season. Waiit Helen Is creating a sensation on the I nlted time. She Is making a big bit this week at Keith's Washington with all the law makers. That clever little soubrette who all burlesq'ie managers overlooked this season, Gertie De Milt Is doing s great "single" lu vaudeville. Gertie went big at tbe Bedford. Brooklyn, last week. Monnis and Beablbt, who are cleaning up around New York In a comedy aklt, "The Mani- curist." Just returned from a long tour over the S. & 0. time. Watch this act. Aaron HorrttAX Is wTltlng a new act for Klein Bros., the German fan makers, which will be ready In a few weeks. Mas. W. 8. Haetet. of tbe "A Room Upside Down" set. Is suffering from s sprained ankle, caused hy s fall during her engagement at the Bedford, Brooklyn. last week. Klein Bbos.. the cut-in Germans, are booked to open nt the Empire Theatre, Flnsberr? Park. London, the flrst week In August. Oannr Wilson, known to nearly every pro- fessional In this country es well as many 1c Europe, has returned to jVeoklyn. Garry Is re- cuperating from an atta-M of plural pneumonia, which has kept him away from Manly'* famous Inn for the past ten weeks. He will be back ou the Job veey shortly. Jack Kenht and Frank Holms, playing the Loew time, will be seen In a new act with George Qnlzley ahortly, and will be known so Kennr, Hollls and Qulgley. They will be under tbe man- agement of Joe M. Sehenck. The Fulton, Brooklyn, Is doing s cracking big Iiiisiners under the management of Arthur A. Lolghton. Stage Manaoeb Gardner, of tbe Fulton, bas IiIb office decorated for the holidays, with Christ- inas Iree. greens, etc It certainly looks good. Estklib Rose Ib now playing ber eleventh week on the Loew time. She haa four weeks more, after which Bhe will start a twenty weeks' engagement on tbe S. ft a time. Jack Maoxh and Fbancbs Keut are In their second season for tbe W. V. A., meeting with sue- eess and booked up solid until the end ot tbe season. The Weioel All Stab Vaudeville Co. we.-e entertained on Dec. 0 at a very elaborate luncheon trlven by the Oakland Garrett County Duck Club. H. n. Cssteel. president; S. F. Plfe, vice presl- acnt, and O. E. Messenger, secretary. The thrje nbovc nnmed gentlemen called In three Ford tour- ing earn for the male members of the chow, and after a abort spin of three mites, from Oakland. Md., to tbe clubhouse. We never spent a pleas- uiiter three hours. Tbe members ot the club, seventy-five In number, ore a Jolly bunch. Too much cannot be said In thanks to ohow President 11. H. Casteel bow much the show people appre- ciated his kindness, and It Is a pleasure to meet such a thorough gentleman and sport combined. Tannr Fields has returned to vaudeville, and will be seen In New York shortly In a new act, entitled "A 8tudy In Cork." Libotct and Tratxb are making a big hit on the Western time. "Dream Days" Is their big winner, also "Grace, My Sweetheart Grace." -They are both In fine health and enjoying tbe "big Jumps and little lay offs." Wit. Wabmbubb Is requested to communicate with G. II. Hunt, freight claim agent, Chicago Clreat Western R. R. Co.. 458 Grand Central Sta- tion, Chicago, III. Lewis Werner, aged seventy, father ot Fred Werner, late of Reeves and Werner, died Dec. 2.H, at Rochester, N. Y„ at the family borne, 42 Wilcox Street. His wife and two daughters survive. Roctn Imhcft hss Issued a pamphlet ot his orlglnil epigrams, dedicated to hla parents. It contains many gems. Tub Ben Greet Co., which will play a short tour In "The Palace of Truth." Includes, besides Mr. Greet: Roselle Knott Viols Knott. Ruth Vivian, Mrs. Henry Lndlow. Charles Houston, Douglas Wood, Gay Cunningham and George Hare. WHEELER BROS. GREATER SHOWS And FAMOUS STAMPEDE WILD WEST FOR BIO SHOW—Feature Aerial Act, Riders wltbor without stock, good Comedy Ground Ac Clowns who doable concert or band, Feature Act for Concert, Sensational Act for outside. FOIl WILD WEST—Cowbovfl,Cowgirls, Cossacks. Mexicans, and others for (he swiftest V, West performance ever presented. All must ride In Hippodrome races and work In spectacle. FOR SIDE SHOW—Novel Acts, Freaks and Features that are new, Oriental Dancers and All- ]> Grinders. HAND LKADKR, with good rep. of Circus Music and Competent Mu-tr Ions for two Win Hands; Calliope Player, Lot Supt., Trainmaster, Steward, Legal Adjuster, Stenographer, who Is a g,-,, ticket seller. Solicitor for Advertising Banners, Ticket Sellers, Candy Butchers. FOR REST—Lunch Counter on Car, Hamburger Stand on Lot, Badge Uoard and Photo Prink l-i FOR THE ADVA.ICE-lluBtling Billposters, Banncrmen and Lithographers for Car ai lirlgadc. Address F. J. FRINK, Gen. Agent, OXFORD, PA. All others address " AL, F. WHEELED, Oxford, Pa TENTS H;BANNERS The beat that esaa be produced. By tbe best of Art lata. Get your orders placed early while prices are lower. Avoid the rush. UNITED STAT£S TENT *fc AWNING CO. s EDWAKD F. NEUMANN J,, Igj^ fc ^^mF. DRIVER, Vlce-Pres. A Tres. 225-231 WORTH DESPLAIWES ST., CHICAGO, TXT. 1880 1914 THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL TOUR THE FRANK A. BOBBINS' All Feature Shows, Circus, Museum and Menagerie BERGEN AMUSEMENTtaCO., Owners IXf A aXTU H People In every branch of the circus business, Riders, Acrobats, Wire Walkers, Rom- W All LStlM Dancers, Clowns, FantomimisU, Aeriallsts.B*llet Dancers, sensational, well-dre&se>) Acts of every kind andnatnre. PRAHKA.ROBBIM8, Pres. and Genl.Mgr,, Jersey city, K. 1. "THEfOLD YAHKEE ROBIHSON SHOW." Harvey Hsle was with tbe John Robinson Shows seasons 1601-2-3 and 8. Tbe Barnaul A Bailey, Shows 1904-5-0-7, tbe Cole Bros.' 1909, Dan Robinson 1810, and Yankee Robinson Shows 1911 12-18, and re-engaged for next season. Mr. Hale has favored Thb Olippbhi with an original display ad ot the Yankee Robinson Show, at Berlin, Wla., July 6, 1804. The features announced were: Yankee Robinson with tbe "Same Old Hat and God." "A Mammoth Elevated Portable Stage and magnificent and lite like scenery and all tbe ap- purtenances to erect a regular and convenient dramatic temple In a short space of time." Tbe great sensational drama, called 'The Union- ist's Daughter, or Stand Down tbe Hall." A military drama, called "The Baltic of Chat- tanooga, or tbe Storming of Look Out Mountain." A Gorgeous Tableau Vlvants, the first ever done In a tent. Over $1,000 worth of chemicals and brilliant (Ires are consumed during the season for this Item alone. Tableau of General Grant and Staff, mounted on a Stud ot Richly Capari- soned Horses. Willy Fay, the clown. Poonah Obgja. the great lion tamer. Herr Tborwalden. from Denmark, the man of iron muscle, will lift two large horses. Yankee Robinson's Farewell Tour, prior to bis deporture for Europe. Swan Uastc Carriage, drawn by eight matched horses. The magnificent harness Is from the gieat establishment of Aaron Davis, Newark, N. J. . Old Yankee Itcblnson'a private chariot, made by J. H. Qultsby A Co.. 020 Broadway, New York. After tbe big show tlie Christy Minstrels. HEBER BROS/ROTES. As usual at this season of the year, the farm. ■the training barns and Mlnter beaqnartcrs nro! I the show printing headquarters of Heher Bros.' [Circus, Wild West and Menagerie Is the biulot [place on earth. \ NO stock Ilrbos, all special designs, all tenia will be enlarged, nesting capacity Increased. New "show truck antos" have been purchased for rapid transit to and from lots, and will e.i.i greatly to the appearance ot their many beautiful horses and wagons. Two of tbe latest designed circus prlvl!c-.-o wagons have been purchased, and Ibey arc adding to their nlready flue collection of animals In their menagerie many Importations of wild animals, say plumaged birds and reptiles. Last year wagon are getting told leaf decors- lions with brilliant colon) to match, and we are adding a new lot ot elegant wagons, chariots anil cages. Ben 0. Heher. wife and son tciic a trip South to spend the holidays, while Rollo Heher followed suit on a Sorthwn trip. Two limousine ears will go overland with mil- road speed to watch ond inspect all country hill- ing for this show. One rnle to enlarge every year will be hell to firmly this year, and not ene dollar will be spared In making this show a dazaling. brilliant success In everr particular. Only the best acts and trenpes of all kinds r.re being booked, ond tnlned animal acts entirely new and ctrlklng anl lull cf Bnn.rlsea will be r-resented. Troupes of funniest clowns and nil of the latest circus catchy attractions of all kiwis will be produced and ti.livened by tbe music 'cr- nlshed by "Heber Bros.' Faoous Band." WHEELER NOTES. Red Carroll, woo for many years filled tbe posi- tion of boss props- with the John Robinson Shows, la engaged la the same capacity for the coming season with Wheeler Bros and the Stampede. J. S. Robertson, who, for tbe past two seasons, bas managed the annex with the Downle & Wheeler Shows, will All the same position the coming season, with the new Wheeler Bros.' Showa. Chas. La Belie, clown and muie hurdle rider. Is engaged for the season of 1914, with Wheeler Bros, and tbe Stampede. ■ GILLESPIE IN MAIXE. Col. Adam Gillespie, who for many years was assistant manager for Al. F. Wheeler, with his "New Model" shows, and who Ailed the same position last season with tbe Tompkins Wild West and Ccoper-Whltby Circus, Is spending the Winter vacation tt his home town. Calais Me., where be owns a very beautiful residence and other valnahle real estate Interests. The colonel is one of tho few who follow tbe white tops not because of Itx llnanrlal returns, for be Is able to own several •hows If be so desired, but simply for bis love of the business and the fascination Of Its surround- ings. '• Mr. Gillespie has, several times, attempted to retire from the road, but that dreaded malady, known only to "real troupers," and which usually manifests itself about the time the bluebirds appear In the Spring, bos always forced? him to again take to the road (for bis health). While Ihe colonel has not definitely committed himself as to his plans for 1014. It Is a safe bet that when the battle call sounds for the opening of the next tenting season, be will be on Ihe Job to greet his many friends along the line, and tbey are legion, and to make many more. s AxoTSKVna V. Dohbbtt. aged Hfty-seven years, who was the father of "Alice, the Wonder." the lieank-c. lady, died In Dallas, Ten.. Dec. 18. He Is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. Thb Hollls Family closed a successful season with Downle & Wheeler Shows, and hove bought a fine, home In Sylvanla. 0. (street esr ride from Toledo), and are building a ring barn 60x50, and will commerce to practice after tbe holldars. They expect to have some of the best riding acts in tbe business by Spring. Nettle Greer, of (he MeCree Davenport Troupe, will be one of tbe riders. Jas. A. Fbbbxih A Sons will sell at public auction, on Jan. 0, 1914, at Smith's Farm, Tully- town, Pa., three live buffaloes, electric light en- gine, prairie schooner, stage coach, ox cart, the property of the Buffalo Bill A Pawnee Bill Shows. Efie.mii Faltib is composing the music for tbe new spectacular pieces with the Bnmum A Bal!ey, also the Rlngllng Show. » . : • .NEW RING BARN JUST COMPLETE) AT THE AL. F. WHEELER WIN- TER QUARTEnS, OXFORD, PA. "A Thousand Ybubb Ago," Percy Mackavc's fantastic drama, will be presented Jan. 0, at tin Shubert Theatre, New York. Henry E. Dlxey. Frederick Warde, Jerome Patrick; Rita Joilvet, Slieldon Lewis and Albert Howson will be In the cast. Sionoiina Quinttlla Dsxla Voicb, an Italian actress, who bas been playing at the Malorl The- atre, New York, was taken suddenly III on the -street, Dec 2B, and was Bent In an smbulanee to Gouverneur Hospital, where tt was sold her Illness was due to appendicitis, CrsAiniXB Fabbab Ib still reported us being very 111. Thb National Conservatory ot Music ot Amer- ica. Mrs. Jeannette M. Thurber. founder, wl-.or-e artistic faculty Includes Romuallo Saplo, Clemen- tine de Vcre. Adela Margulles, Leopold Mchten- berg. Leo Scbols, Henry T. FInck and others, will hold its regular semi-annual entrance examination tu singliie, piano, violin, etc., Saturday afternoon, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p. m. Thb Tom Terrls' riayers, who opened in Rings- ton. Dec. 23. include: Kdward Bcecher. Lois Car- rcthers, Clara Carroll, Jeannette Carroll. Herbert Frkad, Frederic Goodwins. Viola Itevane, Olaf Hyltcu. Buchanan Wake. Eileen Terrence, F*ed- crick Annerly, Mary Ralph anil Lionel Roach. MABsttAix MONTaoiixnr is playing three week stands In the Pacific Coast Orpheum houses. Following closely upon the heels of Ibe an- nouncement that Joseph Brooks has signed a con- tract for five years with William II. Orone awl Douglas Folrbants. to be co-stars in a BBsBSasay to give new comedies vorled with revivals of H;e old English classics, comes the news that Amelia Bingham wlU link her future to this organliall'*- It Is the purpose of tbe management to make u a thoroughly repreeentotlve company, and one which will Oil a long felt want upon the olnire. os la shown In tbe remsrkabie success ochleieu by "The New Henrietta." New roles will i* written for Miss Blngbnm In the modern under; takings, bat in "The Merry Wives of Windsor she will be seen ss Mistress Page, and will ■*»- ably essay Mrs. Malaprop when a revival of ine nival?" Is reached. COICUEIA UKTTSaBlTT DBAMATIO ASSOCIATION will give Its annual production In the Century I.vcenm. tbe theatre on top of the Century Opera Honse on the nljht of Jan. 10, and Ihe afternn- ■ of Jan. 17. Three one act dra-nso will be pM*** Thb White Plains Theatre Co. leased IW' 1 "' on Wall Street and Railroad Avenue, White Plain ■ N. Tt.. for twenty yeara, from tbe Bcrges est.i'e- A theatre will be built Jointly by owners ani lessees. _ „ Tub one hundredth performance of "At Biv, nt the Thirty-ninth Street Theatre, was ecK- I rated Jan. 8. FREE DATE BOOK! aVanllsn (Ms The OSTEIN COSMETIC CO. NEW YORK