The New York Clipper (February 1914)

February 14 THE NEW YORK: CLIPPER. THE FLYING LA BIAltRS. MAJOR HI HI*. Major Burk, tbe lightning drill artist, wis born In New York; a descendant of ancestry that served In tho war of 1776. At tbe out- break of tbo Civil War. 1801, Burk enlisted in'the famous Scott Lift Guards, 4th N. Y., m two years' regiment In June, 'OS, at the call of President Lincoln for volunteers to Mieck tbe Confederate Array's advance in Pennsylvania, be re-enllBted In tbe 71st Regiment, N. G. N. Y. (in which regiment bis father was a member, participating in tbe first Bull Run Battle). At the close of tbe Civil War Burk was appointed armorer of Duryea's Veteran Zouaves. In this posi- tion he devoted his leisure time to musket drill practice. In 1808 he commenced bis theatrical career, appearing In tbe principal theatres of America as tbo American Mili- tary -Sensation, with marked success. IIo made his Hrst professional visit to Europe In 1876, his performance meeting with great favor. In subsequent visits be duplicated tils previous success, demonstrating to tbe Europeans .that tbe American soldier could drill—"a little bit." This marvelous and sensational pcrforsi- THE FLYING LA MARR9. A neat and clnssy act. Doing more real and seusutlonal tricks In five minutes than any other trapeze not in vaudeville. Playing United time. Personal direction. Max J. Landau. ♦♦♦ FRIDA HAAS. I'rldn Haas, stenographer, writer and cor- respondent to European nowspapers, fins become a full-fledged citizen of the United States, and as soon as the women of tbo Empire State get suffrage right* Miss Haas will certainly make the most intelligent use tihereo*. iMIhh Haas was born at Erfurt, Germany. Iwenty-nvo years ago, camo to New York and has since then made her bomo in the Bronx. Miss Haas is well known to Ocrmau readers under tbe pseudonym, "Ber- liner Range." She Is highly intelligent, a fast worker In the domain of Journalism and a great lover of animals. Iler literary talent Is well developed. She writes for the Eng- lish papers under the name of "Berollna." ■'■": . ;■..'.v/it? I.OMi, niM'iiiiv AND GRKEV JACK IC. GARDNER. The musical comedy comedian, la vaudeville. Maryland Theatre, Baltimore, this week. * i » LONG, CHAPRON AND GREEN. Declared by press end public to be one of the best sister acts in vaudeville. They Btng, dance and play the piano, and are the hit of every bill. Their costumes are pretty and tasty, and they know how to wear them. Lew Colder, 1106 Palace Theatre Building, New York, is their manager. ♦ *» once with the musket and bayonet (original and performed only by Major Burk), In tbe {irlnclpal theatres of America snd Europe, las won tbe highest enconlums of tbe press, and public and all military men who have witnessed it have pronounced blm tbe great- est musket drill expert of the age. He had Ji sty King "Edward, of England, and by our distinguished comrades, Lleutenant-GcnernI N. A, Miles, General Rosecranz, and by many other notabilities whose names could bo men- tioned by the writer if space would permit. Major Burk has written several military sketches, viz.: "The Outpost," "A Hero," "The Countersign," which be has produced and played successfully with companies of Ms own, In later years be turned his at- tention to management. For several seasons was manager of the "Twelve Temptations" Co., one of the largest and most cxpenslvo productions that has toured the I'. 8.. and later manager of tbe Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia. From being an (ill -around Die- world traveler he has now settled himself to "stay at home." He Is a life member of B. P. 0. Elks Lodge No. 1, New York; Star of Hopo Lodge 430, P. and A. M.. New York; Past Com- mander Robert Anderson Post, G. A. it.: Past Commander Garrison No. 12, Army and Navy Onion; Past Secretory White Hats of America; member Actors' Fund of America —a man of quiet demeanor nnd generous disposition, steadfast and loyal to his friends ana all tbose whose good fortuno It is to have the honor of his acquaintance. CIIARTRES AND HOLLIDAY CO. The Indies of "An Alaskan Honeymoon" Co. are presented by Wlllette Chartris nod J. Frank Holllday, and company of seven. Tbe cA^t Includes Sam Carlton, well known Hebrew comedian. The offering is one of the most elaborately staged, scculcally, etc., that has been seen In the (Ha.it for mnnv seasons, and is playing United time, ivlrh Max 3. Landau as booking representative. The aot is in big demand, as it Is replete with bright comedy, lots of music and the prize dancing chorus. "An Alaskan Honey- moon" is enacted in three elaborate scenes. 11 AimY JOLSON. The Operatic lllnrk Face Comedian. An International favorite, who has Just returned from bis third European tour lis opens again in I/ondou noxt Juno, where % big welcome awaits blm. ♦ »♦» MEREDITH SI3THIIS. "The Maids Who Made Illnwatbn Famous." They bave In preparation another now snd elaborate act for next season. THE THREE CREIGIITON GIIIL*. coit or manaokii'h urrouT or onh or ma ItllKIKHT HOUSES IN VAUDBVIM.E, Three Crelghton Slaters, Sltiutng unit Panclua, HI Mln j ; Three, In the Thrco Crolglitnn Sisters vaudeville has secured a most pleasing girl act. They are ace high In looks and appearance, and they should bo complimented for their good Judgment In wardrobo selections. A more nifty nppearlng not has not as yot stepped upon thorn boards, and that Is saying a whole lot. In fact, everything Is in their favor. They did splendid work in the singing de- partment, and they took the house by storm with a corking repertoire of dainty Jances. Several of their vocal numbers aro nccom- pnnleil hy one of tho girls on the plnno, nicely executed. Credit must bo handed to the smallest of tho trio, for her bit of "nut" Holdlcr was put over effectively. Thi dan- cing numbers nt'j their principal niseis. When they left tho stngo they won ap- pkiudcd most vociferously, nnd they well de- served It. They acknowledged the big ora- tion with five curtain calls. ",'-■ .■■ y4,_ • iffi ' •' - ; r K ■ ; ". ; ■4 4 i ■■ l' 9 - ■'.« :.:■ I It A HII IIS AND HOLIDAY. FRIDA HAAS. CREIGIITON GUt!,H.