The New York Clipper (March 1914)

THE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. MABCH 7 OUT OF TOWN HEWS PHII.ADEIiPHIA. The dreaded Lenten season ia now on, al- though t!jo attendance at the houses wu quite goodBlncetbeaeaismof pennance began. The new oiterlnga for week of 2 constat of Korbet-HobertMB, In repertoire, at the Lyric; Doris Kcnnc, In "Bomance," at tbe AdelphL and Julian Eltinge, In "Tbe Crinoline Girl," at tbe Garrlck. Metropolitan Opbba Hoobb (Alfred Hae- cerle. mgr.)—The current week 1a tbe final one of tbe operatic season. It will be limited to a single- performance 8 of "Madeline and "Pagllaccl." Houses of good size witnessed "Cristoforo Colombo" 28, "Manon* 25, "Caa- randra" and "A Lovers' Quarrel" at the matinee, and "Bobeme" at tbe night per formance, 20: "Hamlet" at the matinee, and ' Itlgoletto' at the night performance, 28. On March J 7 will occur the local premiere of •■The Wblp," for an extended run. Lime (Lawrence Blumberg mgr.) — Forbes-Robertson, In repertoire, begins 2. a two week* etay. Gaby Deslys, In "The Little Partslenne," had line nouses last week. The critics were rather lefthanded In their criti- cisms but tbe audiences found tie snow en- tirely to their liking. aoblphib (Lawrence Blumberg, mgr.)— I MISS YOU HOST OF ALL. I'M cnyixa just for yov. WHILE THEY WIDRE DANCING AROUND. suburb had seen the classic of the racing drama. Tbe Plckannlnv Band and Haude Parker, aa Madge, scored big kits. CHMTlftn Stbbbt Opbba Hodbb (Ralph Benaud, mgr.) — The Orpheum stock pro- duces ,7 The Price" 2 and week. "The Con- cert" waa capitally acted last week to splen- did sized houses. Adelaide Kclrn and Berton Churchill, aa the Aranya, were line lnterpre- tatlona. George Barbler, Genevieve Cliff and Kalpb Bimley had splendid roles also. Akxricax (James Wall, mgr.)—The stock pnti on "The Man On the Box" 2-7. "He Fell In Love with Bis Wife" waa liked by the patrons lait week. Lois Howell and John Loienz carried off the honors In the leading roles. _ _ . . _ „. Bast's (John W. Hart, mgr.)—The Stan- ford Players. In "Monte Chrlsto," bad bis; honaea last week. This waa the final week of the company at this house, as It will be transferred to the Liberty Theatre, starting next week. B. F. Kami's (H. T. Jordan, mgr.)— "Mercedes" la the feature act week of March 2. Others are: Merrill and Otto, Doris Wilson and company, Bird Mlllman. Belle Baker. Hneaer and Lee, Vandlnoff and Louie, Wheeler and Wilson, Claude Gllllngwater and company, and moving pictures. Colonial (Harry Brown, mgr.)—Week of 2-7: Boganny's Bakers, "Tie Concealed Bed," Kolb and Hurland, Mile. Bmerle, Morse and Hill. Bl Cleve, and moving pictures. Grand (T. M. Dougherty, mgr.)—Week w 2-7: George B. Beno and company, Georgette. Ernest Carr and company, Meredith, Karl Qrees, Malvern Troupe, and moving pictures. Allegheny (C. F. Bggleaton, mgr.)—Week of 2-7: Howard, Batliff and company. Three Bohemians, Walker and 111, Joe Lanlgan, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Darrow, and moving pic- Bljon (J. C. Dougherty, mgr.)—Week of B-7: Al. White's Dancing Belles, Evans and Alkens, Taylor and Arnold, Dick De Lorta, Mysterious Edna, and moving pictures. Wm. Pbnn (Wo. W. Miller, mgr.)—Week of 2-7: Sam Mann and company, fieisner and Gore, Emtio Hoch and corawiny, Dorothy Muothcr, Brooks and Brown, Montamho and Wells, and moving pictures. Bboadwat (Job. Cohen, mgr.)—Week of 2-7: Fred J. Ardath and company, Pauline Fielding Players, Jennings, Jewel and TJnr- lowe, van Hampton and Joslyn, Jock M<- Pberson, Burger and Howard, and moving ICrawkfObd (J. D. Frelhofer, mgr.)—Week of 2-7: Norlne Carmen and company, Rny ConUn, Treate's seals, tbe Alvlnos, Burke and Burke, Joan ZImmer. and moving pic- Nixon (Fred'k Leopold, mgr.)—Week of 2-T: France! Clare. Edwina Barry, Warren and Andrazlnl, Hamilton and Barnes, Geo. Bmedley, and moving pictures. Empire (W. C. Cameron, mgr.)—Miner b Big Frolic Is scheduled for 2 and week. The Ginger Girls were big favorites to fine nouses last week. Ed. Lee Wrothe'B comedy la of the finest quality and he received deserved nnolouie. Jane Le Eeou and the Alpine Quartette were also well received. Ben Welch 9. _ Casino (Ellaa A Koenlg, nigra. — Tho Belles of Beauty Bow 2-7. The Gay New Yorkera took care of a dozen fine hou«es last week. Fox and Stewart are the chief fun makers, and they are tireless workers. Carrie Schroeder also pleased the houses. The Behman Show follows. Proplk'b (Chas. F. Edwards, mgr.)—Toe Parisian Beauties 2 and week. Eva Mull and her Beauty Show were tenants last week, and they had no cause to complain of the patronage. The show Is of the lively sort, and tho atar and her associates did all Sll BOSTON. Monday, March 2, will be another big day for dramatic novelties In this city. Jtv; new attractions make the week a sort or record breaker. The theatres, however, need something to stir up tbe playgoers, as we severe cold weather has made them remain by their firesides. . Pabb: (Chas. Frohman. Rich k Hams, nigra.)—"Fanny's First Play"' opens an en- gagement at this bouse 2. The company la one made up from the two organization? formed by Granville Barker to produce the I'lay in England. Colonial (Chas. Frohman A Wm. Harris. mgn .) —Commencing 2. "Fine Feathers," with a ca»t Including: WUton Lackaye, Rob- ert Edeson. Rose Cogblan, Max Flgman, Florence BoekweU and Lydla Dickepn. Hollib (Chaa. J. Elcb, mgr.l —BUUo Burke Is here for a fortnight In "The Land of Promise," which was completed for her only a few months ago by W. Somerset Maugham. This Is annonnced aa Miss BT i«nt at die Bhubert tbe week of May 0*1 of the attractions of txie BWftttj- at the Hollls, will be "Tbe Poor Little Rich Davb Mabion J«., son of the well Jmorm burlesque camedVa, made a splendldlmpres- ilon at the Old Howard last weet where he was one of the featured act». Marlon Br. had better watch out. „_, IT is announced that toe new Wilbur Theatre will open 28, and 'Within tte Law. w&lch la now at tbe Majestic, will be the first attraction. Mllford, Msvsa^-Opera House (W. Le- besque. mgr.) for week of March 1 Harry La Marr's Musical Comedy Co.. vaudeville and motion pictures, ., ., . Lyceum, Idbai, and Tbipoli.— Motion pic- tures and songs. __...._„ «» Notes.— Lent has cut down attendance at the show houses The Selectmen have on article in the warrant for Town Meeting Day. March-1, to see If the town will In- Burke's last engagement here for more than crease the Uceuse fees for shows fully twen a year. Shelley Hull Is leading man of a ty-llve per cent more than has been paid This. In the face of universal depression In all lines of business, looks bad for the Show folks. I1HOADWA.Y MUSIC CORP.,NBWYORK. WILL VON TILZBR, PROS., 148 W. 4Bth ST. CHICAGO, 183 N. CLARK ST. BOSTON, MS TRDMONT ST. ■AN FRANCISCO, PANTAGBS DLDG. Doris Eeane, In "Romance," has Its first local view 2. Helen Ware, In "Within the Law," concluded, 28, an eleven weeks' en- gagement to uniformly good business. It was tho longest run of any attraction so far this seaaon. Gabbick (Chaa C. Wanamaker, mgr.)— Julian Bltlnge, in "Tho Crinoline Girl?' for the first time locally, 2. "Nearly Married" bad a successful fortnight, ending 28. Forrest (Nixon A Zimmerman, mgra.)— "Gu I Oh I Delphlne" waa every wCiit aa popu- lar last week aa it was on Its previous ap- pearance here. The houses were big and thorooghlr enjoyed the antics of Frank Mc- Intyre and Octavla Brooke. Tho second week starts 2. Bboao (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgra.)— "Tbe Poor Little Rich Girl" continued last weak to excellent business. The third week begins 2. Lotlb Tubatbb (Bculah E. Jay, mgr.)— The atort nppeared last week In "Tho Eter- nal Mystery,* "Brenda's Elopement," "The Man In the Street" and "Literature." Walnut (W. °- Wegefarth, mgr.)—-'A Fool Tbaro Was" 2-7. Last week was tbe first time In several years that "The Whlto Slave" was seen, and It scored a big triumph. "The Conspiracy" 0. Ouphbou (C. K. Lord, mgr.)—"Mutt and Jeff in Panama" 2 and week. "In Old Ken- tucky" waa virtually a premiere In German- town, aa )t was t"e first time that that strong company. SnrjutRT (Wllbur-Shubert Co.. mgrs.)— Gaby Deslys Is here for a stay of one week. The vehicle Is "The Little Parlalenne," and the company Includes Harry Pllcer, Forrest nuff, Frits! Von Bushing, Edgar Atehbjon- Ely, Charles Angela, Hattle Kneltel, Louise Meyers and Percy Lyndal. Grace George and company made a splendid Impression last week, In "Jim's Marriage." Cost (John B- Cort. mgr.)—After many postponements Margaret Aoglln opens 2, a short engagement, in her Shakespearean rep- ertoire, which Includes "As You Like It," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Twelfth Night" and "Antony and Cleopatra." Majestic (Wllbur-Shubert Co, mgrs.)— Third week of "Wlthm the Law." There la nothing more that need be said about this melodrama which has been much discussed during the past two years. Big business. Tremont (Jno. B. Schoeffel, mgr.)—Ray- mond Hitchcock Is renewing his popularity with "The Beauty Shop,'' now In Its third week. His famous curtain speech la one of the features of tbe show. Pltmodtk (Fred. E. Wright, mgr.)—One eleventh week of "Under Cover." Continued Bucceas Is the only thing to report about the comedy drnma. 'Boston (William Wood, mgr.)—The old play, " 'Way Down Bast," holds Its popu- larity remarkably well. This week marks the fifth of the engagement. Three bargain matinees are now being given weekly. Castli Sqdarb (Join Craig, mgr.)—Cur- rent week John Craig offers, for the first time on the stage of this house. Belasoo's famous drama of the California of '49. Mary Young has the title role. The unnamed farce was a great success last week. A name for It will be announced later. Globb (Robert Janette, mgr.) — After a long engagement of one of tbe really worth while "white Blave" films, this bonse returns to Its combination policy 2, and offers, for the first time here, Virginia Brooks' play, "Little Lost Ulster." Edward E. Bose, well known In Boston, Is also partly responnlble for the drama. Two performances will be given dally, at popular prices. National (G. A. Haley, mgr.)—The Mor- ton Opera Co. appears this week, In "The Tenderfoot," one of Blchard Carle's former successes. "Madame Sherry" was finely done last week, the company paying great at- tention to detail. Walhron'h Casino (Charles H. Waldron, mgr.)—Gordon A North's Girls of the Gay White Way Co. had what was expected, a big week, everything considered. Rose Sydell ana Washington's Birthday was marked by a blizzard which must have teen something like that which raged when the Fatter of Hlo Country made his historic passage across the Delaware. It was hard on theatricals, and tbe holiday matinees were sllmly attended. Just one special was given—at the Walnut— and the box office harvest was not much warmer than the weather. Grand Opbba House (John H. Havlln, mgr.)—Fanny Ward Is coming March 2, In "Madame' President" She follows Julia Sanderson, who, aa "The Sunshine Girl." had a very bright aid In that rollicking native son, Joseph Cawthom. The musical comedy was handsomely staged. Alan Murtle, Fred Leslie, Yra Jeane. Florence Morrison end Flosle Hope were a few of the others who helped. Despite the blizzard business aver- aged good. ^Excuse Me," with Willis Sweat- nam, 9. Ltbic (M. T. Mlddleton, mgr.)—The New York Winter Garden's production. "The Pleasure Seekers," came 1, for a big Joy trip. Last week's Innovation, the photodrama, "Traffic in AouIb," was attended by good crowds. Walnut Stbbbt (W. F. Jackson, mgr.)— "The Spendthrift," Porter Emerson Browne's play, was staged 1, by Kllmt A Oazzolo. Last week, Eugenie Blair was seen to ad- vantage In "Madame X." "The Warning" 8. 8. F. Kami's (John F. Royal, mgr.)— Sam and Kitty Morton are the topllners 1, In "Back to Where They Started." Others: William A. Brady's sketch, "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep:" the Stan Stanley Trio, Bank- hoff and Girlie, Arthur Sullivan and com- pany. In "StralRlnt:" Moore and Young. Clarke and Verdi, the Four Klttros, and Hubert and Goldsmith. Motion pictures, in- cluding the Reds In training at Alexandria, La. Eufrkbs (George F. Flab, mgr.)—Tom Nawn Is tho star, 1. In "Pat and the Genii." others Include: "Onalp," Johnny Neff and Carrie Starr. Betty wells, the Rathskeller Trio, and the Two Georges. In "The Ineb- riate and th« Bellboy." Motion pictures. Gdbman (G. E. Schmld, mgr.)—The Ger- man Theatre Co. will offer Johann Strauss' "Die Fledcrmaua," with Annl Colllnl-Sendcn as Adelc. Gatbtt (Lurry Nelms, mgr.)—The Roaey roaey Girls are due 1. Last week Mollle ponies n Uldng on greater activity, v in. Dledrkm of the O. B. Schmidt company .. deserted the old organisation to play A ith the new at Emery Auditorium. ' ln John J. Exam's costly theatrical ve»i ur ». the Century Theatre, built for vaudeville on Qileert Avenue, Walnut Hills, failed to find a buyer when offered fox sale at auclloa Washington Birthday. clon ' Chablks L. Doran, former manager oi n F. Keith's, lost his battle for tbe presiding of the Free Settlers' Union. He was l v "ul by Charies J. Christie. 26 to 25. and w; s «t once elevated to the rank of Prince bv'the v ictor , who, like the vanquished, is ah old newspaper man. John C. Wibbb and bis Prize Band h ive been winning honors at the Corn Show in Dallas, Tex. Cincinnati Lodge, No. 83, Theatrical Mechanics' Association enjoyed their aurmal anniversary banquet at headquarters, ovci ;|i 0 Colonial Theatre. Feb. 28. Grand Presl<: nt Chas, W. Sciweltze presided, and Grand ncc. retary-Treasurer Newman, of Toronto, Grand Trustee De Almond, of KnoxvUle. Tenn and Grand Organizer Nixon, of Plqua. o'' were present. Visiting talent provided m.inv lively stunts. ^ Cincinnati is ttrlngof tbe sex plays, r-.nd they say that after "The Family Cupboard" got ftrougb, here the treasury was almost as bare as Mother Hubbard's historic •4(1 place. Critics said—after tbe curtain \a& I MISS YOB MOST OF ALL. I'M CRYING JUST FOR YOV. WHILE THEY WERE DANCING AROUND, ASK WILL VON TILZBR. torta of pleasing stunts. The Jolly Girls 0 land wee*. Tbocadkbo (R. C. Morrow, mgr.)—A Trip to Paris Co. will be on band 2 and week. 1 ho French Models were a fine drawing card lost week. Snlti Moore and Hughey Bernard were the live wires, and tbelr comedy waa of tbe keenoat quality. Loradoe's Models was also a big feature. V Gaietx (John P. Bckhnrdt, mgr.)—Tho atock burlesque furnished a diverting show to One housei last week. Cbocaeta, ln a dan- cing act, was an added attraction. Diimont'h Trunk Dumont, mgr.)—A new sketch. "Skating la the Park," was pnt on last week, and proved not only to bo timely but also highly amusing. Tbe bill also In- cluded lrlili hours on 23 and 24, while on Washington'* Birthday Eddie Cassady pre- sented the children with hatcbets. The first part had new ballads and Jokes. Tbe at- tendance was good. BIJ0D GlRABD, FOBBPADOR'S, ALHAUBBA, VtcToaiA, Palacb, Plaba, Libbbtt. Kb*- btonb and Faibmodnt give vaudeville and moving pictures. NOTIS. Tub Plat and Platbrs' Cltjb gave "The Chasm" at Its clubhouse on 22. Tun Philadelphia Ofbbatic Society has ra rehearsal "The Gypsy Baron" for an early production. Fbank Gittblson, a Pfclladelphlan. Is re- ported to be the reigning sensntlon in Berlin by his ability as a violinist. He will tour this country next season. Fobdbb Atlubk, of the Llttlo Theatre Stock Co.. was laid up with Illness last week, and as a result the house was not open 28. Propbibtobb of restaurants and Ciotels In which cabaret shows are given are np In arms over the action of tho City Treaauror In levying a fee of $600 for all establish- ments ln rooms where liquors sre sold. The hotel men Intend to fight the matter to tho last ditch, and a test will be made of wo City Treasurer's authority to collect the tax. Theatrical managers are In high glee over tbe queatlOB, as It will unquestionably com- pel the smaller cafes to dispense with tbelr cabaret performances. Milwaukee, "Wis.—Davidson (Sherman Brown, mgr.) "Stop Thiaf" March 1-7, "Dam- aged Goods" next _. , „„ Majestic (J. A, Hlgler, mgr.)—Bill week of 2: Frank Lalor and company, Geo. Ro- land and company, Julius Tannen, Bronson and Baldwin, Frits Bnich and Sister Btell- Ing and Rovell, Rcllow, end Zara Carmen and company. . t _ Pabst (Ludwlg Krelss, mgr.)—The Ger- man Stock Co. presented "Lottchen's Geburt- lior company provide tho entertainment cur- rent week. Tine Bon Ton Girls are six days from here. Qaibtx (George 11. Batcheller, mgr.)—Sam Howe's Love Makers aro booked to keep things going week of 2. Tbe Gaiety Girls, beaded by Gus Fay, had a good week. Honeymoon Girls are next ln order. HowAitn fQeorgo K. Lolhrop Jr., mgr.)— This week the Militant Maids supply what Is needed In tho burlesque line. The extra fea- tures aire: McRae anil Clegg, Qralg and Will- lams, Mn rtln and Perkins, Wright and Clay- ton, Prince Runtoni and company, Bl Barto, Harry Sydell, and the How.irdecope. Grand Opeba Hodbb (George B. Loturop, mgr.)—'Dan Coleman, of course, was given a royal welcome last week with the Follies of Pleasure Company. Don's Boston friends beemed to have followed him from the How- ard to this bouse. The Jolly Girls this week and to follow, ube Militant Maids. Kbitu's (Harry Gustln, mgr.)—It looks very much as It some portion of a circus bad come to town, as Miss Orford's elephant i are performing here current week, The re- mainder of toe show Is furnished by "A Night ln An English Music Hall," Mrs. Gene Hughes and company, Ray L. Royce, Dcvlnc and Williams, Raymond and Bain, Llghtnet ITS A' etag" Feb. 28. SHtrsBBT (C. A. .. bert Stock Co. present "Over Night" March Bhdbbbt (C. A. Newton, mgr.)-—The Bhu- 2 and week. "Green Stockings" next Gatbtt (J, W. Whitehead, mgr.)—Cracker Jacks week of 1. Vanity Fair next. Crtbtal (Wm. Gray, mgr.)—Bill week of 2: Torcat and D'Allaa, Pat Btromberg, Copo- land and Payton, Mario Fltiglbbons, and "The Soul Kiss." Obphbuu (Walter Hlldcbrandt, mar.)— Bill week of 1: Luken's lions, Kromer Bros., the Lelands, and two other acts. Empbbbb (Wm. Raynor. mgr.)—BUI week of 1: Diving Models, Berry and Berry, Mor- rlssey and Hackett Whlttler's "Barefoot Boy/' "Salvation Sue," and Plcchlani Troupe. Dublin, (»b. —Bertha (It. W. Caxswoll, mgr.) pictures and vaudeville. "Seven Hours Hours In Now York" March 8, "Tie Roio Meld" 19. Crtbtal Pai.aci (R. W. Canwcll, mgr,)— Pictures. Nora.—"Within the Law" played to good bouse" at the Bertha 28. and Jordan. Carson and Brown, and tbo Tbrce llennrda. Obphkum (Victor J. Morris, mgr.)—<Mont- :omery and Healy Slaters, Five Armanis, Ll. Rover, "The Duchess," Klein Brothers, and others, 2-4. Harrah and company, Fran- da Yates, Rongh-House Kids, Hurst. Watts and Hurst, De Losso Troupe, and others, 6-7. St. Jamkb (Marcus Loew Management).— Harrah and company, Francis Yates, Rough- House Kidi, Hurst, Watts and Hunt, Do Lcsso Troupe, and others. 2-4. Montgomery and Healy Ulsters, Five Armanis, Al. Rover, "The Duchess," Klein Brothers, and others, 6-7. Gobdon'b Oltmfia (John B. Comerford, mgr.)—Week of 2: Tbe Adalra Everett Am- borst and company, Dow and Dow, Musical Avolos, Warren and Faust, and Winning Widows. Scollat BqvABB (Gordon A Lord, mgra.) —Bands Roma, Harry Morse and company, James Leonard and company, Edney Bros., Qulgley Bros., Three Dreamers, and Charles Ledeger. Bowdoin BqoABl (George B LoCirop, mgr.)—Consul Pedro, Vernon Castle pictures, Forrester and Lloyd. Lawdry Brothers, Great Marco. McNally and Stuart, Cody and Roy Camler, current week. Bijou Dbbau (James W. Craig, Togr.)— For current week: Mrs, Eleanor Baldwin Cass and her Four Fencing Girls, Masgagne, Al. Edwards, Nelson and Mllledge, Kennedy and Kramer, Gertrude Breene and Fred Bond. Bhawmut (H. A. Chenoweth, mgr.)—An excellent bill of high class vaudeville and motion pictures. N0TB8. Chancier In vaudeville and pictures occur nt the Old South, Washington, South End, Huntington Avenue. New Back Bay, Scenic Temple, Comtquo, Niagara, Apollo, Dream- land, Star. Olympic, New Palace, Unique, lloxbury, Dorchester, Eagle, Harvard, Cam- bridge, Day Square, Gem, Williams' Ideal and others. Annum K. Pick's fourth season of "Trav- elogs" ln Tremont Temple, la now on. The subjects are "Switzerland/' "Paris and Rural France," "Napoleon, the Louvre," and "Ber- lin and the Rhine." A. L. Lbvbbinq. who managed the Boston during the Frohman A Harris regime. Is now looking after the Interests of "The Laughing Husband." He will go to Loudon In June. ID. H. Sothbbn and company, Including Julia Marlowe, will open their annual en- Williams and ber own company simply rolled ln prosperity, the first week of the reduced tariff. Harry Sheppel, featured as the fun- architect, ln "Tbe Queen of Bohemia." comes near being tbe whole show, with his funny German dialect as Adam Nutt Mollle Will- turns was a radiant queen, and as Nannotti she proved a dazzling success. Al, Beeves' Show 8. Olympic (McMahon & Jackson, mgra)— The Cabaret Girls are coming 1, after a Joy- ful week of the Happy Maids. Billy Spencer and Arthur Mayer were great fun factors. Madge Hughes. Will Nell Lavender, Mile. Vcola, Eddy Boyd. Lew Hoffman and Lillian Kmmerette were In the thick of the good work ln burlettas and vaudeville. Hoffman made superlatively good as "Tbe Hat Maniac." The Rector Girls 8. Standard (John J. Black, mgr.)—The Gay Morning Glories, with Kyra, are to open 1. The Gibson Girls, with Rozelll, the Girl In Red, proved a good card. They put on "The Cafe Rendezvous" and "Hawkins* Tavern." Babe Howard'a pantomime danco made a big lntpreaslon, and tbe crowd liked the chorus, "Oh, How She Dances." Felton did a little bag punching In Ihe olio. Nobwood (Mrs, F. J. Lots, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and pictures were sidetracked for two nights, Feb. 28 24, when the young folks of St Mary s Guild put on tbe Mother Gooia spectacle, "la Story-Book Land." The di- rector waa John B. Rogers, and he had a great aggregation of splendid talent to worn with. Hazel Hawkins, Marjorle Pope. Ralph Thomas, Helen Justls, Florence Enneklng, John Johnston and Dorothy Carothers were among tho leading Interpreters of nursery time characters. 'Bmbbt Aijditobiusi. —At the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts, Feb. 27, 28, tbe soloist was Carl Flesch, the Hungarian Mollnlat Dr. Ernest Kunwald directed. Paderewakl came Feb. 20. Obpbbuk, Hbdck'b Opbba House Pao- pli'b, Nkw Ltcedm and Family, vaudeville and motion pictures. theatrical pulse bbatb. Gebtbuob Hoffmann will not come to Cincinnati. Manager John F. Royal made tbe announcement. The fair Gertrude is one of those tabooed by the Catholic Federation for presenting an alleged objectionable act. Manager Royal would not admit that this iad anything to do with the change of dates, but It la certain that the few proscribed plays that have played here since the edict against them, have played to very slim busi- ness. Kabl L. Dibtz, formerly stage director of tho Orpheum Players, has joined the faculty of tbe Cincinnati School of Expression. He was formerly general stage director of the Scilller Theatre, Berlin. SUPBBIKTBNDBNT SOL A. STEPHENS, Of tin Zoo, wont to Baltimore to see about the con- signment of a herd of camels from the Hagcnbecks. Franco Litconbsb, an accordion player on B. F. Keith's program, was married to Nellie Dalton, a seventeen year old Louisville girl. The wedding was tbe outcome of a meeting ln the Falls City. The lovers are studying each other's languages. Joseph O'Mbaba Is to give two evenings of readings at the Odeon, 11-13. Coba Cbam la to direct a play to be given by the Westwood Women's Club in April. Manages John H. Havlin Is escaping all Hi la zero weather at his Winter home, M Intnl. Fla., where W. F. Wiley, managing editor of The CHnoinnaU Enquirer, and known to many theatrical folks, Is convalescing after a spell of Illness. Rionh of coming Gammer are seen beneath the snow. Cheater Park has already booked a lot of outings for the season Just ahead. Tub war of the rival German theatre com- BROADWAY MUSIC CORP.,NBWYOnK. WILL VON TILZBR, PRBS., 145 W. 45th ST. CHICAGO, 188 N. CLARK ST. BOSTON, 218 TREMONT ST. SAN FRANCISCO, PANTAGBS BLDG. fallen—that tbcre was no valid excuse for its existence. C. B. Bbaiinstbin, well remembered tor his part In the old spectacular successes of the Order of Clnclnnatus, put on a vaude- ville show for his associates at tbe Business Men's Club. Mr. Braunstein recently glrdie.i the world for pleasure. liOBBAtNB JjDbtbb, the Cincinnati girl wltli Harry Tlghe, ln bis tabloid play, "Taking Things Easy," la a daughter of Mrs. Dora Langborst. of Fairfax Avenue. She bas been ln musical comedy, and this was her first appearance in her native city ln vaudeville. She received flowers and much applause. Commandbb Eta Booth, of the Salvation Army, who was to come to the Lyric, March 1, for an afternoon address on "My Father," was compelled to cancel on account of HI health. The Lyric Is to open March 8, for ft series of Sunday afternoon men's meetinRS, to be addressed by Charles Frederic Goss, the cleric author. DrjaiNo the five weeks' stay here nearly 100,000 people have witnessed the photo- drama of "The Creation," preacnted at Music Hall. The last preflentatiou was Feb. 28, and Columbus next sees tbe films. . Ruth and Edith, the Johnstone twins, .lave withdrawn from the Orpheum Winter Garden's cabaret to go Into vaudeville. John G. Robinbon III, whose elephants wero seen at the Empress, celebrated bis birthday during the week.