The New York Clipper (January 1914)

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At an early age he evinced a decided liking for the amusement protection, which became hit voca- tion, and in which be waa eminently successful, not only artistically but Bnnnclallj. He traveled both In this country and In Buiore, his early migrations. In his profession, commencing In 18TB, when bo commenced giving exhibitions In school booses around Albla. He then Joined Prlekt's Pavilion, a traveling fhow, and later became a partner In the Dob Hunting Circus, and was with It (or thirteen years trom 1880 to 1898. From this time until 1003 he was with the Singling dicus. In the latter yetr he be- came connected with the Buffalo BUI Show as manager of the side shows and privileges, ind shortly after became a part ot that show, which toured Europe for four year* tnd returned to this country with Ool. Cody. He wrote a hook called "Four Years In Europe with Buffalo BUI." en bis experiences In the continent. In 10U8 he was engaged with tho A. W. Wheeler Circus, snd la 1000 evened in Madison Suuire Garden, In tbU city, with tho ltlngllng Circus. He suffered the Brat stroke of paralysis shortly after this, and relumed to bis home In Albla, where be re- mained until the end. Mr. Oriffea was married to Miss Ollie Rentiers at Dea Moines, Is., In 188B, by whom he bad one child, now Mrs. Malay Finch, of Sloalsburg, K. T. He was married a second time In 1R98. la Rockland County, N. Y.. to Mlsa Octivla Downa, and cos child was the result of this MM, He bore bis afflictions and sufferings, covering a period ot netTly Are years, with cheerfulness and imtlence, never complaining at his sad ohyal- cal condition. In the early seventies he bsd learned the art at printing In the office of The AIMa Union, and found the knowledge thus ob-. talned to be of great value to him In his business career. Ha was a man of literary and scholarly attainments, was a fluent and forceful talker and writer, and was the author of several books and Rnbllestuns, touching on many subjects. Hla rlevds were najmbereu by his acquaintances, both In and out of his chosen profession. In boyhood be united with the Christian church of Albla, and remained a devotee of that faith and n mem- ber of tbat congregation until the time of his death. Mr. Griffin had also lived In New York Olty for many years, and at Buffern, conducting a mall order bnstaess during the Winter seasons. He was a frequent contributor of good reading to TBI Nsw Vobk Cupi'sb, waa Its correspon- dent while on bis Itineraries for many years, and often referred to Im Ouprxa at "The Show- man's Bible.' Bit mother, to whom be wat faithfully devoted, precwded him In death, Inly 3, 1018. He Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. MsJsle Finch. of Bloalsbnrg, N. Y., and Alva Morse Grlffln, of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren, his father, John W. H. Grlffln, of Albla, la.; five brothers. W. B. Grlffln, of Albla; Frank 8. Grlf- fln, of Kansas Olty. Mo.; Barry A. Grlffln. of Denver, Ool.; Fred I. Grlffln, of Albla; and Dr. John M. GrlfflD, of Dea Moines, la. I three sisters. Mn. Llna M. Low, of Bells. Tex., tuela B. Grlf- fln, of Des Moines, la., tnd Mrs. Anna L. Jones, of Albla. Funeral services were conducted Tues- day afternoon, Jan. 0, at the Christian Church, In Albla. under the auspices ot Aator ],odge. No. BOB. A. F. and A. M., ot which deceased waa a member, with Rev. James A. Burna officiating, and were largely attended. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The near relatives from out of town In attendance were: Mrs. Llna M. Low, a sister, and two brothera, Frank 3. Grlffln and Dr. John M. Grlffln. The pall bearers were: Ora D. Oonwell. Oal W. Guthrie, Hon. N. H. Kendall, Tom D. Lorkiuan. George D. Miller and Oscar 0. Palmer, brother Masons ot deceased. Interment wu In Oak View Cemetery. Gladys Drew, wife ot Sidney Dretr and daughter of hfcKee Bankln, died Friday night, Jan 9, In her apartments In the Hotel -Marl- borough. New York Olty, after an lllnesa of see- eral weeks. Mrs. Drew wst tn actress of note and a playwright. She was married to Bldney Drew, a brother of John Drew, In 1880. Their flrtt appearance on the stage after their mar- riage wat In 1801, with "The Girl from Mexico." Her mother was known on the stage as Kitty BlanehaTd. Dnder the pen name of George Cam- eron Mrs. Drew wrote extensively for the Mage and for magaalnes. Her play, "Agnes." was pro- duced at the Majestic Theatre on Oct. 7, ions. with Nance O'Nell In the leading role. "The Still. Small Voice," a aketch written by Mrs. Drew, was put on at the Fifth Avenue Thentrc, on March 4, 1013, and both Mr. ami Mrs. Drew appeared In It, Curler Hastings, an actor, committed sui- cide Saturday night. Jan. 10, by shooting himself In the riant temple with a revolver In bis room tt 173 Fourth Avenne, New York Olty. Hit landlady found blm fully dressed lying oo the floor about midnight. Mr. Hastings was about fifty year* old. Ho appeared In "The Woman" st the Republic Theatre, two years ago, and toured with a road company tn the same iiroduc- IIod last year. Last March he suffered a stroke of paralyals, and bad failed In health ever since. A few weeks ago lie returned from a trio abroad for his health. Before his Illness bo had toured Australia with his own company. In "Sher- lock Holmes" and "It I Were King." lie waa a member of the Lsmbs snd Plsyers Clubs. One sister survives blm. Mrs. Harry Gray, wife of Barry Gray, the author, died at their home, 720 North Fifteenth Street. Philadelphia, Pa.. .Ian. 0. Mrs. Gray entered tho theatrical profession In 1800, and for a number of years toured this country with her himhand, with their act, Ony't Marionettes. Mm. Graj's III lualth caused their retirement re- cently, and tbey settled In Philadelphia. George K. Fortearioe. George K. Fortesque, actor, well-known In bar- league and musical comedy, died early Tuesday rooming. Jts. 18, In St. Vincent's Hospital, In New York, of Bright"s disease, sfter a long Ill- ness. Mr. Fortesque bad not appeared on tut- elage for several years oo account ot 111 health Ho waa sixty-seven years old. Born in England, came to Oils country when be was sixteen years of age, snd soon sfter began acting In stnCc companies, first In Boston snd later In Phila- delphia. Female Impersonation was Mr. Fortesqoe's forte, although In late years ho played a number of male parts. Ills first lit waa at Clorljda. la the burlesque ot "Cinderella." with the then famous Wallace slaters. He was later engaged as Catherine, In the Blee productkn of "Hran- gellne," and he wat very successful In this part, frequently for more than twenty yean. His last appearance waa In Rice's revlvsl of "Cinderella," st the Ohlldren't Theatre, la which he returned hla original part. In male parts Mr. Fortesqoe's greatest su.fcss was In "San Toy," In which be was very popu- lar. He wst a man of very large build, and In good health weighed more than three hundred {xnimls. He Is survived by his wife, living at No. 102 Simpson Street, and a daughter, Viola, who I* an actress snd Is now with "The Poor Little Rich Girl." Funeral services took place Jsn. 18, at St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Oburch, In West Twenty-third Street, snd Interment made In Evergreens Cemetery. Bis daughter, Viola Fortesque, was unable to reach New York In time for the funeral, but a magnificent floral tribute arrived from members of the company. Other floral pieces were received from member* Of the profession In this city. James T. Powers, the comedian, and life long friend of the deceased actor, took charge of the funeral arrangements. The services were conducted by Rev. Ftther Uurke, of St. Vincent's Church. Frnnk Dudley. Frank Dudley. An unsigned communication from Hammond, Ind., Informs us that Frank Dud- ley, for many years a successful "stock rasnager, and owner of the Frank Dudley Stock Co., was Instantly killed. Jan. 6, in an automobile accident, while driving from Brunswick. Ind.. to Hammond. For the past two years Mr. Dudley had been located In Galreston, Tex., daring the Winter, and Pneblo, Ool., In tbe Summer. His trooping of late years bss been entirely through Southern territory, where he and his company had made a host of friends. Mr. Dudley was loved by all be came In contact with. He was a clever director and an artistic leading man. He was married Aug. 7. 1904. to Cora Belle Bannle. of Ham- mond, Ind., and under hit guidance she had played tbe lesdlng roles of the eomptny for seven years. He leaves a $ir.0f.n lite Insurance snd a tlO.OOO estate to his wife, who will retire ner- manently from the stage. Mr. Dndley was a life member Elk, of Tampa, Fla.. T04. He was a deroted husband, and a man of splendid principals snd harpy nature. The body was taken to his loybood home town. Weeping Wsler. Neb., for burial following Elks' services at Hammond. John Flv-nn.—A1. Fottell Informs as that John Flynn dropped dead at hhe Broadway The- atre. Philadelphia. Pa., Thursday evenlne. Jan. IK. just ss be came off the stage at the finish of his act, about 10 r. M. He waa playing the Irish part In Duffy ft Santelle'a mltrlatnre musical com- edy act. "Tbe Big Surprise." He fell, snd s doctor waa summoned, but death had been Instant Mr. Flynn was a former partner of John F. Leonard, row nf Leonard and Fnlton. Leonard and Flynn traveled for yesrs together with all the leading variety companies of their day, and were known as the "Irish Oookoos." For teveral seasons they starrod In their own musical comedy from coast to coLst. Mr. Flynn was sixty-five yean of sge. a member of Brooklyn, No. 3, Lodge of Elks, and the Write Rati of America. A brother In Buf- falo tnd a sister In Waterloo. N. Y., survive him, "Grapho" (Fred Booty), known ts "the animated cartoonist." died at the Peter Bent llrlghnm Hospital. In Boston, Haas., Jan. II. He la survived by his wife and a five-year old daughter, who ore In needy clrcumstsnces In tendon. Bng. Mr. Booty's last wish, made to Cbsrlos F. Madden, of 40 Blckerataff Street. Boston, was tbat be (Mr. Madden) would try to raise moner enough to send bis wife snd child to their home, In Perth, Australia. N. 8. W. Tbe British relelf society took charge of the body for burial. . , 8. O. Sandsrran, of 837 Eaat Garfield Boule- vard, San Francisco. Oal., recently engaged to play a comedy role at the Gaiety Theatre In that city, died. Jsn. 12, st the Isolation Hospital, from facial erysipelas. He had been confined at the hospital for three weeks, following an attack suffered at hla second rehearsal tt the theatre. Mr. 8andgrsn waa well known throughout the East, having played with some of the best mu- sical comedy companies. Be was thirty-seven years of age. _ Imnnene Tan Dyke (Mrs. Albert Hen- rlmies). one time favorite actress, died Jan. IB. of cancer, at 71 Ohrlatopher Street. New York City, where ahe and her husband had lived for ten rears. She made her stage debut with John M-- Oullongb, and later became leading lady for Letter Wallnck, and when the dramatisation of Jnlee Verne's "Around the World In Eighty Dsvs" was first produced she played the leading feminine role. Miss Van Dyke wss a daughter of General Rnn-e. of Ohio. Robert Crookes Jr.. s playwright snd actor, died at his home. 144 Front Street, Port Jervls. N. Y.. Dec. 27, after a twelve davs' lllress of brain fever and paralysis of the spine, ared twen,ty-seven years. Decessed waa tbe son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crookes. formerly of hew York Olty. His mother snd one sister. Mrs. Manel Hntchlns, both of Port Jervls. survive him. Henry O. Penlrea, a singer, formerly with Lillian Bassell. In the Weber Oners (to- died Jan. 8, at Amltyvllle. L. I. Funeral ser- vleee were beld at the Fsneral Church. 241 West Twenty-third Street. Frank Campbell Build- ing, this city. 12. and Interment made In the Actors' Funl Plot In Evergreens Cemetery, Brook- lyn. Alice Carle.—Alice J. Oarle, the former oners singer, whose death wss announced In all the leading nanere In the Bast, eendt this tele- gram to Tkt Portland (Me.) Brprwa-Adiierffarv: "Wrong report. I in living In Rttt Oakland, Oal.. at No. 2243 Forty-second Avenne." Frank Dmlley. well known as an sctor and nuinager. and for many years successful at the heed of his own company, as well as In other stock cotnxsnles. waa killed In an antomobtle acci- dent st Hammond, Ind., Jan. 4. Hit wife sur- vives him. Geornrlana Pelletter (Mrs. A. G. Do- wers), sister of Pierre Pelletler. died suddenly Jan. 12 at her home. 44 Cabot Street, Hotroke. Mass. Three children survive her. OUT OF TOWN HEWS Peoria, 111. — Majestic (Henry Sandmeyrr Jr.. mgr.) "A Fool There Was" Jan. 18-20, Thurston, the musician. 22-24. OnPBnuM (Mnthan ft Greenborg, mars.)—Bill 18-21: Lalla Selbinl and company. Princeton and Yale, llva York. Harry Wehb, and Lncllle Mnlhall end cornitanv. For 22-24: Black and White. Lewis end Norton. J. O. Nugent and eomptny, Welch, Mealy tnd Bell, tnd Right Society Dancers. Htrronaoxa <Beaver Atnase. Oo.. mg,M. 1—Bill for 10-11: "A Night on Broadway." For 22-24: Four Bnstonlans are featured. Ooitmau, Cost, CnrsTAi., Di Ursa. ELVsirm, Furnas, Otanait, Illinois, Imtxbui* LrsnTT, Ltckum, Piucs, StNatMO and Sub, pictures only. Nora.—Al L. Thlelbar Is now local manssrr of th» Hlppodron.-e. Mr. Thlelbar was Tnt Clip- ina's correspondent with ibe Young Buffalo Wild West Snow lt9t season. Qulner. Ill BIJm (W. N. McDonnell. mgr.) bill Jan. 10-21: "Oh. Look Wbo't Here." a musical tabloid. For 23-24: "The Only son," tabloid. Eimnt-ntrrooaoua (W. L. Busby, mgr.)— "In the Bishop's Csrrtsge" waa the sttractlon 18, 10. Charlotte. N, C.—Academy ot Mnslc (John T„ Crovo, mgr.) Mme. Alia Ntilmova. in "Bella Donna," Jan. 19. PiroMoxT (Kd. O. Gldley. mtr.l—Bill 10-21 f l.nona and company. Hilly Morse. Two I.nclfers. Dancing Christies, Warren tnd Brockaxvay, and others. F.08ONI*. Aactrtcu, Orrowav. TntATO tnd I'atNcesa, pictures only. Not a Painfol "Ordeal" or 'Treatment" Gloriously fragrant, delicately tinted, KUbDAH fairly kisses away the unsightly disfigurement of years. Remit $1.00 to-day and BE CLEAN to-morrow. Your'' money back;" we guarantee KULDAH to remove su- perfluous hair in a single application. OLDPEISIA CHEMICAL CORPORATION LabraUry F. H. 417 Fatt Ave.. New Ysrk, V. S. A. Free demonstration at our offices. The new offerings the current week consist of Raymond Hitchcock, In "The Besuty Shop," at the Forrest; "Oh, I Ssy," tt the Lyric, tnd "The Shepherd ot tho Hllbt," at the Walnut. Zero weather the fore part of tbe week kept down tbo attendance at the bouses, but the more moderate weather at the later part of the week resulted In an Increased attendance. MrraopouTAW Ornu Bonis. (Alfred Hoegerle, mgr.)—"The Msglc Flute" will be sung 20. On the remaining nlgbu the film producUon of "Traf- fic In Souls" will be continued. FogassT (Nixon ft Zimmerman, mgrs. I—Ray- mond Hitchcock gives his first local view. 10, of "Tbe Beauty Bbon." "Joseph and His Breth- ren" departed, 17, after four weeks of excel- lent business, Lvtio (Lawrence Bluml*rg. mgr.)—"Obi I Fay" baa Its local premiere 10, for an extended Blay. Harry Lauder's popultrlty la greater than ever, and the bemsea lsat week were of capacity slse. Bis tct lasts over tn hour, tnd at its con- clusion the indlence clamored for more. Adslfhi (Lawrei'ce Blnroberg, mgr.)—"Within the Law" hat gripped local audiences, tnd last week, which wat the fourth ot Its stay, attracted big audiences. Helen Ware's scUng e-ntlnnes as the big realms. Bnoan (Nixon ft Zimmerman, nigra.)— 'Ma- dame President," with Fannie Ward, wat t clean bit to jammed houses last week. The audi- ences greatly liked tbe Gallic flavor of the play, snd gave tbe ttar an enthusiastic greeting. W. J. Ferguson, Amy Lee snd George Guldens, gave admirable support. The second week begins 10. Oaaaicx (Cbas. 0. Wanamaker. mgr.)—"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" possesses a luting quality unlike other plays, tnd big houses, last week, were present to witness Charlotte Walker In her admirable presentation. The second week starts 10. Little Tuxatre (Beulab E. Jay. mgr.)—The stock, 4n "Fortunate and I," "The Tiger," "Literature" and "The Man In the Street," con- tinued last week to good returns. WaxNtrr (W. D. Wegefarth, mgr.)—"The Shep- herd of the Hllla" 10-24." "Excuse Me." ss .•cl- ucking as ever, completely filled tbe hooee last week st nil of the performances. Walter Flsh.'r aud Temperance Bold were entirely capable In the leading roles. _^ ,. OtraauM (C. K. Lord, mgr.)—"Where the Trail Divides" 10 and week. Lest week splendid audi- ences found "The Divorce Question" entirely to their liking. Louis Holllnger came up to the re- quirements in the leading role. Amekicin (James Wall, mgr.)—The stock offer- ing week of 10 Is "Msry Jane's Pa." 'The Rosary" wu skillfully scted last week to tbe usually big houses. Hiti'i (John W. Hart, mgr.)—The Stanford Players, In "The Girl from Out Yonder." Lsst week, "Sanho" wss produced In excellent style, EmUy Smiley achieving a success In the title role. B. F. Rami's (B. T. Jordan, mgT.)—"Nep- tune's Garden" to the feature act week of 19, In addition to Dorothy De Shells slid company, Hlckey Bros., Belle Blanche, "The Porch Party." Do Benao and La Due, Edwin George, Matt and MaiOeld. Avon Comedy Poor and moving pic- tures. Coi.oniil (Horry Brown, mgr.)—Week of 19- 24: Six Diving Girls, Frelss Trio, Tom Linton and company. Nelson Waring, Doe. O'Neill, the Five Mowattt, tnd moving pictures. AuJOHBirr (O. F. Eggleeton, mgr.)—Week ot 10-24: Rinkatd Plsyers, Wm. Lampe and com- rnny, Wilton Bros., W. E. Browning, O'Brien snd Lear, Davis ami Scott, and moving pictures. W»e. Ptnot (Wm. W. Miller, mgr.)—Week ot 10-24: Harry Van and company. Bertha, nreinti- tcn and company. "Tbe Girl In the Moon." Bow- man Bros.. Musical Gordon Highlanders, Mason nml Murray, and moving pictures. KirrsTOKi (M. W. Taylor, mgr.)—Week of 10-24: Sam Watson's Farmyard, Goldsmith and Hoppo, Holden and Barron, McOormlck and Wal- lace, De Witt and Stewart, the Peers, and moving pictures. FarejcoDHT (Ssm Dawson, mgr.)—Week of 10- 24: Kums Jans. "Peter, the Great.!' Graham and Randall, Joe Lanlgan, Taneen and Olaxtce, and moving pictures. BtoADWAT (Jot. Cohen, mgr.)—Week of 10- 24: Kamo Comedy Co., "What Happened In Boom 44," Baby Ann. Rlnp and Rlppy, Moore sud Jenkins, Bsrto and Clark, and moving pic- tures. Nixon (Fred'k Leopold, mgr.)—Week of 1»- 34: Arthur Hoones snd eomptny. Bison City Four, the Four Vlennts, Mareeau and company, De Lea and Ormo, George Barron, and movlDg pictures. - „ FBANKrnan (J. Frelhofer. mgr.)—Week of 24- 29: Oowdclewekl Troupe. Colonial Trio, "Fourth Degree." Jennings tnd Wilton, Princess 8uianne, 'The School Playground," and moving pictures. • GBAito (T. M. Dougherty, mgr.)—Week of 19- 24: Great Leon and company, Carson and Wills id, Cotter and Boulden, Franklin, Wilson and com- pany, Harry Antrim, Blocksom sad Burns, end moving plctnres. Eitrina (Wm. 0. Cameron, mgr.)—Al. Beeves' Show la scheduled for week of 10. The Star iiod Darter Show was voted the beat ever by big houses last week. Jack Conway was the comedy stir, and hit work wts gilt-edge. Billy Welp. Beateh Benton and the Electric Olty Trio also furnished pleasing acts. Tbe Liberty Girls 2fl. CObino (Ellas & Roenlg. mgrs.)—The Amerl- enn Beauties will be on the job 19 and week. The Roser Posoy Girls faced a doren big hooses last week. The show was decidedly diverting. Ihe two burlesques. '"The Mayor's Ejection" snd 'The Dashing Widow." being more than ordin- arily lively. Girls of,the Gay White Way follows. Trooaditio IB. O. Morrow, mgr.)—Tbe 8tars of Burlesque 19 aud week. Taylor's Tango Girls were an up-to-date aggregation last week, to One noises. Gladys Sears waa the star, and she scored big- Assisting her were Tony Kennedy, John Powers, Bertha BIch and Leona Murray. Gatrt (John P. Rckhardt, mgr.)—The stock burlesque koooJ adding to Its popularity. Last week the burlesques were entirely up-to-date, tnd enlisted the services of Sam Mlctls, Jsck Perry, Jtm Daly and a host of others. DnaiOKT's (Sam Domont. mgr.)—There wat no change In the bill last week, the big houses en- joying the skit, "Holiday Visitors from Frank- ford." Bennle Franklin and Joe Hortlx' special- ties were greatly liked while Eddie Oessaday's monologue kept the audiences In a hilarious mood. Povden, Lemuels and Lawrence, In a new skit, also made a big hit. There was the usual weekly change In the firtt oart. BtjotJ. Onuio. FoaxpauoR'a, AtHAirBai, Vio- mait, PiuoB. Flasa snd Lnsxtrr, gave vaude- ville and motion pictures, norma. A roarioN of the concrete work on the rear portion of the Stanley Theatre, now In the course of conatructlon oo Market Street, West of Six- teenth, collapsed 16, resulting In tbe death of one roan and the Injury of several others. E M. NavniAN began his series of travel tilks at the Acsdemy of Mnslc 16. Misctia Rlman Is booked for a concert at (be Academy of Music 22. Tna Mask and Wig Club of tbe University of Pennsylvania has leased the Forrest Theatre ror F-aeter week for Us annutl production. Manaobs Jambs Waix, of the American «:■>-!:, Is luck sgsln to his duUes tfter a week's Illness. Tna Phllsdelpbla Operatic Society sing "The Golden Legend" st the Academy of Music 29. Hsxtci Rcun hat been engaged tt character woman with the Orpbeom stock, which will open at tbe Cbestnnt Street Opera House early In February. Altoona, Pa^-Mtohler (1. O. Mlthler, mgr.) "Tbe Shepherd of the Hilts" Jan. 10. "My Friend from Kentucky" 22, Msrtln's "Uncle Tom's Pahltl" xanaa 1 24 Obpbiom (A. B. Desman, mgr.)—BUI 19-21: Harklns, O'Brien and Cormack, Harry Lamore. Leroy Harvey and company, Carrie Lille. Bill 22-24: "The Big Surprise.'' Evans and Vldocq, Blcknell and Olbney, and Peake's "Educated Blockbesda." oiivorivivA.'ri. New Year's offerings of etrong pltyt ire miking January the moat notable month of the season. Cincinnati stUl continues to be s luminous spot on the Thespian map. and business Is good. OBAjrn Orx«A Hooaa (John H. Havlln, mgr.)— Klaw ft Erlanger offer "The Poor Little Rich Girl" Jan. 10. Lett week Henrietta Croeman en- joyed the week among old frlenda and followers. •"The Tongues ot Men 1 ' proved a comedy of more than ordinary note. Edward Chllds Carpenter bss Jirovlded a vehicle for a most dellgb.'ul evenln? i sunt Into the Held of romance. Aa Jane Bartljtt, the fair comedienne proved her artittlc veraatlllty. She waa tnrely the temperamental prima donna, aud her associate players Included anch food people at Frank Olfmore, Sheridan Block, Paul Douset, Katherine Presley, Edward Lee. Lanra McGllveroy, Benton Grove and Mary Mltmann. "Stop Thief" comes 20. , .. „ - Lieic (Ctarl Hubert Heuck, mgr.)—"A Modern Olrl" comes IS, with Olive Wyndham, Joseph Kllgour and Charles A. Stevenson, and other Shuhert Players. Doris Keane achieved a trt- tmph laat week. In "Romance." She took the role of Marguerite Oavalllnl. and was aurrounded by a capable company, with Leslie Faber, H. Nye Chart, Herman Gerold snj Gllda Varesl among Important factors In tbe splendid presentation. "Pes 0' My Heart," with Elsa Ryan, Is coming back 28. B. F. Keith's (John F. Royal, mgr )—Eddie Foy end all the seven little Foys are coming 18. Others: McOart and Bradford, In 'The Second Generation:" the Three Bartce, Alexander Broth- ers. Josephine Dnnfee, nines snd Fox snd Mc- Connell tnd Simpson, In "The Bight Girl." Cin- cinnati In motion Walhet 8TBSXT (Willis F. Jackson, mgr.)— "The Old Homestead" Is coming for Its annua) 18. after a week of hilarity—"The Newlyweds and Their Baby." Leo Hayet and Beattle Evans portrayed the famous McMsnus characters, while "Snookums" wts pot on In famous "Dal Dal" atyle by Harold West. Others were: Milton Wat- ton, W. a. Ormtltnd, Fannie Thatcher, Frances Folsom, Charlea Betchell and Fred Evans. Good crowda. "What Happened to Marr" follows 25. Obpbbuk (J. Herman Thumac, mgr.)—The Or- pbeom Players are to offer "Forty-live Mtnutea from Broadway" 18. Last week, George H. Broadhnrat's farce. "What Bappened to Jones," was given a snsppy. Jolly Interpretstlon. Ctiarles Gunn was tbe Jones of the esst. J. Irvine, White was Prof. Goodly, Walter Lewie, the Richard Heatherly, and William H. Fostelle the genuine Bishop of Ballarat. Alvlna Starlight was played by Ellrabeth Hunt, Willie Pearce got much comedy out of Helms, the Swedish maid servant. Olasy and Marjory were sustained hy Lilian Kim- ble and Florence Blnnsmore. DanesI Matthews was s stately Mrs. Goodly. Business fine. Eupbbss (Geo. F. Fish, mgr.)—"Tbe Merm.ild and tbe Man" was tbe feature promised 18. Others: The comedy drama, "The Punch;" "Bob" BiB, the Dpslde-Down Zeraldss, Louis Grtu.it, and Berry snd Wllbelm. Motion pictures. Gatrt (Larry Nelms, mgr.) —The Roselsnd Girls are doe 18, with "Blotch" Cooper and Lil- lian Fltxgerald. Last week the Golden Crook Uur- lesqners, piloted by Jacobs ft Jermon, put on "From Bags to Rlchea." The performance was Cue. Handsome girls, besutlfully garbed, with clever comedians, formed the nucleus of an enjoyaole show. Not the least impressive number was the Ballet de Luxe, in which Frank and Kitty HowaoI are central furores. They scored a six-time encore. Frank Burt Is Immensely funny. Maud Rockwell. Flora Vemon, Vic Plant. Frank Dobson and . T ack Stronse were members of the company In pleasing evidence. "Follies of the Day" follow 28. Oivimc (MeMahon ft Jackson, mgrs.)—Girls from the Follies srrlve 18. Last week, Blanche Bslrd's Beauty Show proved a big bit. It wss a return engagement, tnd the honees were filled to overflowing "The Tailor Made Girl" Is son-rounded bv some pretty girls. Clara Gibson end Marie Bniher are co-leaders. Eddie Dale and AL Llproan were chief fun-makers, aided by tbe Tom Beesona Sr. and Jr., and Jennie Dunn. The company pnt on "Tournament Day at the B. B. 0.." and "A Trip to tbe Catskllls." The Girls from Jovlsrd 26. GmifAN (Otlu Krnet 3chm,ld, mgr.)—The Ger- man Stock Oo. will put on Oscar Sbaws' musical comelv, "Bin WalMTtraniu" 18. Hotcx's Open* Housa (James E. Dsy, mgr.)— In addition to tbe mystic act of Mile. Pohara. last week, veiderllle turns were provided by Turao end Turner, Frank Nash snd Gilbert and Graham. SrAKDABO (Harry Hart, mgr.)—The World Beaters are to provide the burlesque 18, when "A Night on Broadway" and "Brown Among the Daisies." will be offered. Tbe girl In Blue, Millie De Leon, continues another week. wnrrsB KSWBurrs. Blanchs Babd's planologue was a feature bar- lesane followers were talking about last week. FBAKCis MaoMiu,bw dismissed the matinee au- dience at the Lyric 11. and eantloed hit musical effort to the evening program. Thb JonMSTONa Twins snd Walter Muscroft are Ornheum Winter Garden cards. Di CotratBT Cason and Ai.. Saukdiss are ting- ing at the Orphenm Winter Garden. Jositfi RATLirf, who wss at B. F. Keith's with Charles Howard and Dorothy Harder, it a Cincinnati boy. He to a V. of C. at well at Wood- ward High crad. Da. Kbnbbt Kunwald tnd the Cincinnati Sym- phony Orchestra went to Springfield, O., nod scored a musical hit. Governor Oox was there. Emit Herrmann was the soloist at tbe Emerv Auditorium concerts 18-17. Oiiaulb* Soctiiwxll, who la to succeed Mana- ger Miller as director of the Columbia Thosire. In Indianapolis, wss here, the guest ot Osrl Hubert Benck. Frank Gibbons was In town talking "Boucht and Paid For." "Hats ost" Is tbe edict which will be enforced hereafter at the Symphony Orchestra concerts. Wallace Monro Is here In advance of Tetraz- zlnl and Tlttn Buffo, who are to alng at Mnslc Hall 21. "Bi-b" Heticic the youngest of the family, has geno to Indianapolis to begin hit theatrical hntl- i ess career as assistant treasurer of the Colom- bia Theatre, ot Ibe Eastern burlesque wheel. Music Hall to to be opened to the pnhllr and free exhibitions of "The Creation" and "Tbe Delu?e," in motion pictures, are to be given under (be ansplcea of the International Bible Students' Association. The first ot the twice-a-day shows occurred 18. Wooster, O.—City Opera House (Klttler ft Limb, mgrs.) Howe's pictures Jsn. 20, "Laven- der and Old Lace" 23. Aluambba (J. H. Knepper. mgr.)—Photoplaya and vaudeville were attractions 18-17. Bote Berry, pianist; George Carvetre, acrobat and con- tortionist, and Roy lee Wells, comedian, first halt of week of 19. Ones. Rnfty, corned Ian. and Roberta and Fulton, singers and talkers, 22-24. Lvntc and Wallaob. plctnres only. Notrs. —Hilda Peterson, s winsome and clever little violinist and Impersonator, was a feature at Alhambra 15-17 James Edwards Is stage msnatrer at the Alhambra Knlghta of Pythias will nnt on a minstrel show at City Opera Hnnse Feb. 10. Hamilton, O.—Grand (John E. McCarthy. rrcT.) Mil Jan. 19 and week: Eva Far. "Isle of Smiles," Tlxnunson and Randall, Waer and Warring, and Bioscope. Smith's (Tom A. Smith, mgr.)—"Freckles" to booked for 28. Motion pictures on open ■later. Kv-ansvllle. Ind. — Wells' Bijou (Chat. Sweeton. mgr.) "Mutt and Jeff In Panama" Jin. 18. "The Doll Olrl" 20, "The Madcap Duchess" 22. New Gband (Wm, McCowan. mgr.)—BUI 19- 2!: Ollle Young snd April, Pearlson and Goldle. "When Women Rule." Clark and McCnllongh, and Pchreck and Perelval. For 22-25: Oorsnn Sisters. Hayes snd Johnson. Violet McMIIlen, Gypsy Conntess. and Tracy and Rose. Majrstic (Ohas. Sweeton. mgr.) — IIsppv Widows 18. I.lnnev-Cnnrtney Slock Co. 10-24. OarnKCM and NnnvnBipn (Chos. 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