The New York Clipper (March 1914)

Maboh 14 THE 35TBW YOBK CLIPPER. (.,r. OUT OF TOWH HEWS liOffonnport, lad.—Nelson (Ktlw. F. da!- Unn. nigr.) Richy Craig and the Merry Bur- jimiers March «, Ollvo Vail, In "The Girl bom Mamm's," 11: "The Traffic': 12, "The Gill and tho Tramp" 14, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" 16, "Tho President's Reception" (local) 17, Wm. Hodge, In "Tho Koad to Happiness," 20: Great Griffith 25 and week. Colonial (Harold Beverly, nigr.)—Elil 9-11: Halght, Dean and company. Bunny Baebler and Ty-Bell Sisters. 12-14: Char- mlon Trio, Flo Raymond, and Zeno, Jordan cud Zeno. Broadway (E. E. Cunningham, mgr.) — Vaudeville and pictures, , _ Abk. Gband, Tokyo and Hub, photoplays only. Notes.— Richard Bennett appeared at the Nelson 6, In "Damaged Goods," drawing a rapacity house. This Is Mr. Bennett's home city, and his first visit here slnre gaining all present prominence. Following a splen- did ovation after the second art, Mr. Ben- nett Bald that he hoped the applause was rot for him but for the play and the truths it portrayed. He further stated that he was through with the lighter drama, and that as long as plays wero written that tended toward the. uplift and betterment of human- ity that he would lend his time and abilities to tbelr production, Mr. Bennett was pleased to meet many old friends, <tnd stated that ho would possibly return next season In his new ploy, "Maternity." He lectured on eugenics In the afternoon at the Baptist Temple, which was largely attended. The proceeds, nugmentsd by $20 from Mr. Ben- nett, wero donated to the local Industrial nchool. ...Agreements wero entered Into last week between Local 148, I. A, T. 3. E. and Manager Galllgan, of tho Nelson, whereby the stage crew of the Nelson will be union men. Since coming here Mr. Galllgan has worked to bring this about, tho house being on the "unfair list" since IVOR The Ark In the future will open at 11 a. If., and run till 11 p. M Daniel Hoffman has nine to Oxford, Pa., to join tho Wheeler Bros.' Circus as general contracting agent. Mr. Hoffman held a like position for tho past five years with the Mighty Hang Shows..., Gas Sun's "Conservatory of Music" was a big hit on the Colonial bill 5-7. Indianapolis), Ind.—English's (Ad. F. Miller, mgr.) Ruth Chatterton, In "Daddy Long Legs "March 0-11: Christie Macdonnld, tn "Sweethearts," 12-14 J "Joseph and His Brethren" week of 16. Mubat (W. B. Mick, mgr.)—Robt. B. Man- tell, In repertoire, week of 0. Mme. Favlown, assisted by Novlkoft and Russian Symphony Orchestra, 16; Schumann-Helnk 10. Lyceum (Anderson & Zelgler, mgrs.)—"Mutt and Jeff In Panama" week of 8, "The Spend- thrift" 16-18, Olive Vail, In "The Girl from Mamma," 10-21. Kbitjih (Ned S. Hastings, mgr.)—'Bill week of 0: "Beauty la Only Skin Deep," Arthur Sullivan and company, Raymond and Caverly, Bernham and Erwln, Valentine Vox, Cartmell and Harris, Azard Bros., and Kitaro Japs. Linic (Olsen & Barton, tngrs.)—Bill week •f 0: Tom Nawn and company, John Neff and Carrlo Starr, Betty Wells, Two Georges, Rathskeller Trio, and Onnlp. Columbia (J. II. Southwell, mgr.)—Moiilc Williams' Show week of 0. Kosey Posey Olrls next. Majestic (J. E. Sullivan, mgr.)—The Cabaret Girls week of 0. Family. —The Rapier Co., In musical stock. Notb. — The W. K. Stewart Book Co., which was burned out a short time ago, hare leased tho property on Washington Street, near Pennsylvania Street, now occupied by tho Orpiieuni, ono of tho llncst downtown pic- ture theatres, from Dickson & Talbott, for ninety-nine years, and will rc-model it into a storeroom. lUrmliiKlinm, Ala.—Jefferson (R. S. Douglass,mgr.) Pavlowa March 5, to capa- city. Zlegfeid'a Follies 14, Jobn Drow 18. Bijou (M. L. Semon, mgr.)— Jinrk week of 2. Open 0, wlt'.i tho iftnma Hunting Stock Co., for an Indefinite engagement Miss Bunting is a great favorite In this city. Liric (M. L. Semon, mgr.)—Week of 2,- fiwor and Mack aio a veritable riot, and bovo ono of tho most unique black; face acta ever seen In this city. Lucy Daly, who Is exceed- ingly popular here, Is also going great. Allan Dlntliart and Ann Heritage, In an attractive •ketch, well presented; Will and Kemp, Carl Itjnl and Dora Early, and Jack Gardner, constltuto the remainder of a very entertain- ing bill. For week of 0: Ethel Urcen, Asahl and tho Four Japs, ltobcrt L. Dally and com- pany, the Travllla Brothers and t.ielr diving seals, Armstrong and Clark, Ben Beyer and Brother, and Valerio Sisters. Oiiriir.iiu (M. L. Semon, "mgr.)—Week, of 2, Mm Bloom, in "The Sunny Side of Broad- way," the first tabloid that has appeared at this house for some time. Bnck to vaudeville for tho week of 0, tbc hill will Include: Cora Youngblood Corson Instrumentalists, Grey Trio, McGrath and Yeoman, Joe Kclscy, and one other act. Amusb-u (II. M. Ncwsome, mgr.)—Doc Baker and his big voice will attract many to this house, for the next four weeks. Doc Is a big winner here, und always goes good. Bbst IE. L. Lenhart, mgr.)—Weeks of, 2 and 0, tabloid musical comedy. Notes. —The Majestic, which was built about eight years ago for a vaudeville house, and which played Inter-State time, was sold recently to Gen. Louis V. Clark, the owner of the Lyric, which is next door. It Is an- nounced that tho house will bo remodeled and used for commercial purposes In tho future. The Kit Carton Buffalo Ranch Wild West Show, which has been Wintering In tills city, Is getting Into readiness for the opening, which will occur at Bessemer, Ala., 28. After playing Bessemer they will come to Blnghamton for two performances, Con- ditions have been so satisfactory here to the owners that contracts have already been made for tho plant to Winter here next sea- son. Messrs. Weldman, Bartlett and Parker have made many friends hero during their sojourn, Zanesvllle, o Schultz (W. S. Canning, mgr.) "Tho Shepherd of tho Hills" had two eood bouses March 5. "Littlo Lost Sister" Oai'iiDust (E. R. IlarrlB, mgr.)—Vaude- Tlllo and motion pictures. lliiTuuiioME (W. S. Canning, mgr.)—Ca- pacity business with motion pictures. QuiMOl'a (W. 8. Qulmby, mgr.)—Moving Elctures. "Tho Kissing Cup* and "Tho Third •cgrce, featured week of 0. Qband (James Collins, mgr.)—Universal program of pictures are bringing good re- ■DIM -MKIIIC4N.—Motion clotures only. Note. —A new picture theatre, with a seat- In" capacity of seven hundred and fifty. If to bo erected In this city, owned by prominent local business men. The plans call for a Kound floor and balcony, with a thirty five ot lobby running back fifty feet, to bo handsomely lighted and decorated. The the- atre will bo located on the intersection ot two alleys, with the entrance on Main Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets. This «s an Ideal location and will no doubt prove suc- cessful. Al. H. White, now with the Bam E. Llnd Co., la to be the manager. Tbe house la to be completed early in April. Akron, O. — Colonial (Wm. T. Grover, mgr.) bill week of March 0: Romeo, Lydell, Rogers and Lydell. Four Musical Avolos, Andy Bice, Enmas Japs, Harry Holman and company. Grand (O. L. Eilsler, mgr.)—Men's Feder- ation course 0, "Toe Bound-Up" 10, 11, '"The Rosary" 12-14. Commencing 10, tbo Home Stock Co., In "Madame 'Sherry." Music Hall (O. L. Eilsler, mgr.)—The Horno Stock Co. present "The Lion and tbe Mouse" for week of 0. National, Pastime, Bane, Plaza. Dream- land, Waldodf and Empress, motion pic- tures only. Sandusky. O.—Sandusky (V. 0. Wood- ward, res. mgr.) Chas. K. Champlln Stock Co. week of March 0, opening with "Ma- dame X." Star, Tiieatorium, Gem and Roial, pic- tures only. Note. —John Klssler, manager of the Star Theatre, announces bis now tbeatro will be opened about the middle of April. It will seat about lire hundred people, nnd will show the General Film Co.'s exclusive program. Shreveport, La. — Grand Opera nu-.ise (Ehrllrh Bros. & Coleman, mars.) Louis Dean Players close at an early date. "Miss Bob White" (local talent) March 10, "Peg o' My Heart" 14, 15. Tbe San Carlos Grand Opera Company pleased on audience 2, Majestic (Ehrllrh Bros. & Coleman, mgrs.)—Week of 1: The Tasmnnlan Van Die- man Troupe, Billy Curtis and bis dog, Ross- Ing and company, Bolgcr Brothers, "The Harmony Trio," Billy Hedge, Marlon nnd Flndloy, and Novelty Duo. Saenoeu (E. V. Richards Jr.. ingr.)—Asso- ciation and Famous Players pictures. Good business. Queen (E. V. Richards Jr., mgr.)—Asso elation and Independent pictures, lo good business. Palace (E. V. Richards Jr.. mgr.)—Inde- pendent pktures, to fnlr business. Rex, Miseu, Dreamland and Hiri'ODnoMK, pictures. Notes.— Tho Louis Dean Tlayers will close at an early date, having enjoyed a run of a month or so in permanent Block at the Grand Opera House. Tbc company now Includes: Louis Dean, Charles Dey, George MeMamiB, Frank Barclay and Louis Bellew, Misses Lenore Phelps, Essie Hursey, Edith Marlon Bryan and Helen Ullllngwater, Louis Bellew being the latest addition to the company, hailing from ibo Keystone Dramatic Co..... The Crystal Theatre opens at an early date as a picture house. Milwaukee, Wis.— Davidson (Sherman Brown, mgr.) "Damaged Goads" week of March 8. "Tho Traffic 1 ' 10-21. Majescic (11. A. Blglcr, mgr.)—Bill week of 0: Alexander Irvine and company, Homer B. Mason and Marguerite Kecler, tbe Zan- tigs, Bud Fisher, Dainty Marie, Nellie Ni- chols, Lewis and McCarty, and Oterlta. Suubert (C. A. Newton, mgr.)—The Shu- bcrt Stock Co. present "Green Stockings" week of 9. "Hawthorne of tbe u. S, A." next. Gaystv (J. W, Whitehead, mgr.)—Vanity Fair week of S. Happy Widows next Crystal 'Wm Gray, mgr.)—Bill week of 0: Jewell's Mauiklns, the Original Svengall, America Newsboys Quartette, the Havllands, and Ladolne. Empress (Wm. Raynor, mgr.)—Bill week of 8: Julian Itcse, Two Romans and Mad Doll, the Skatells, Joe Maxwell Players, and Green, McHonry and Dean, Oiii'iibiim (Walter Hlldebrandt. mgr.)— Bill week ot 8 : The Marlnos, Brown and Larson, Golden City Quartette, Pearl Merrll, and Waldiu and Rio. Providence, n. I,—Providence O. O. (Felix Wlndeschafer, mgr.) Gaby Deslys March 10, 11; "'Way Down East" 12-14. Colonial (A. II. Spink mgr.) — "Happy noollgan" 0-14. Empire (Sol Brannlg, mgr.)—"Sag Har- bor" 0-14. Keith's (Chas. Lovcnbcrg, mgr.)—BUI 0- 14: Miss Orford's elephants, Mme. Doree's Opera company, Llghtucr and Gordon, Nip nnd Tuck, the Peers, Mrs. Gene Hughes and company, Devlne and Williams, and Nell Mc. Kit) ley. Bullock's (Parker Burke, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and pictures. Scenic (Martin Tooliey, mgr.)—Mnrtln Toohcy and the Tempio Players, Eddlo Henley and Marie Horton and company. Westminster (Geo. Colllor, mgr.)—Hast- ings' Big Show 0-14. Union (Chas. Allon, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures, Casino, Bijou and Nickel, pictures only. Hiiuitiiir, 'ivnii.—Vendome (W. A. Shectz, mgr.) Nell O'Brien's Minstrels did good business March 4. and, as usual had a Dig house. John Drew 6, 7. „ _ . Ori-heuk (Geo. II. Hickman, mgr.)—Week of 2 Billy Long and her Players drew lino business In tho Western drama. "Texas." Week of 9, "Clothes." . „. , Princess (Harry Sudekum, mgr.)—Week of 2, "Tbe Brazilian Widow," to uuti good business. _ _ Loo Cauin, Crystal, Elite, Firm Ave- nue, Aluamiir.v and Rex, moving picture* Notes. —Billy Bordelser, formerly mann- er of tho Casino and Hippodrome Skating link and other amusement enterprises la tbo past, Is tbe authority for the statement that the Crescent Amuscanont Co., a largo local enterprise that controls six or eight of the beat motion plcttirs housed In tbo Slato Intend breaking ground early this month for a $20,000 skating ring, dancing pavilion and tea garden on the site ot the old Hippo- drome on West End Avenue. Memphis, Tcnn, — Lyceum (Frank Gray, mgr.) Pavlowa, March 4, had crowded bouse. Jobn Drew 10-21. I.rino (DcoJ. M. Stalaback, mgr.)— Kmma Ford, Kolo and Swan, Barton's dogs, Keller and Kelley, and May Bartlett". ' World in Motion and Bijou. —Pictures only. Notb. —Messrs. Ben Franklin and Wm. J. McCune gave tbo second of tbelr scries ot attractions when they presented Mme. Schu- manu-IIcink at the Empire Tbeatro. 0, to a enpariy house, her first appearance in this city. Mrs. Katherlne Hoffman and Nina Fletcher nbly assisted In making tho pro- gram tho most successful ever given In this city. ttimirn, V. T, — At the Lyceum (Lee Norton, mgr.) tho Dorncr Players presented '"Sweet Clover'' to big business, March 2-7, except 5. when Mrs. Flske presented "Mrs. Bumpstead-Lelgh" to big business. The Dor- ncr Players. In "Alias Jimmy Valentine," 0- Majestic (M. D. Gibson, mgr.)—Week ot 0: Gus Edwards' "Song Review," McCfM nnd Burns. Adelaide Itlnard, Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Magley, Wm. Lytell and company. Mozabt (0. II. Vcn Dcmark, mar.)—Week of 0: The Ginger Kids, Dave Wellington, Howard and White, Held nnd Cameron, tho Lansings, Jack George, Kelly and Lnffcrty. Kinulino Bros.' Circus comes Juno 0. Syracuse, N. V. — Empire (Frederick Gage, mgr.) Flske O'llarn, In "In Old Dub- lin/' March 1.1, 14: Ysaye, concert, IK. Wietinq OrsRA Hoisk (Francis P. Mar- tin, mgr.)—"Tho Whip" drow crowded houses all last week. "Change" 0-11. IlASTAiu.n (Stephen Bastable, mgr.) — Wntaon Sisters Ilurlesquers 0-11, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" 12-14. viRAMi Ol'ERA HOUSB (Chas. II. I'lummer. mgr.)—Hill week of 0: Gus F.dwards' "Kid Kabnret," Bert Errol, Madden and Fltz- patrlrk, Henry aud Francis, Watson and Santos, 'Miireenn and Delton Brothers, and Dainty English Trio. McAlestcr, Okla.—Busby (A. Bert Estes, mgr.) Nazlmovo pleased large audlcnro March 2. San Carlo Grand Opera 23, Al. 0. Field's Minstrels April 8. Yale-Majestic (D. A. McDonald, mgr.)— vaudeville and pictures continue to nil this popular houso dally. I Star and Liberty.— Motion pictures. Notes. —Veno Plstocco succeeds M. Q- Young as manager of tho Star Mana- ger J. A. StelnBonhas closed down tho Forum, moving picture, theatre, which has operated In this city for several years, and merged it with tbe Liberty, which will continue to bo managed by Mr. Stelnson with licensed films only. Mr. Stelnson will operate two ma- chines at the Liberty, so as to Insure a first class continuous service. Enid. Okla.—American (W. S. Billings, mgr.) March 0, "Tbe Pink Lady" pleased a packed house. Coming: "Deep Purple" 8. T 'The Girl In tbo Taxi 7 ' 15. "Mutt and Jeff in Panama" 27, "Shepherd of the Hills" 28. Majestic (R. W. Wirt, mgr.)—Pictures only. Feature films for. week of Marcb t: Blanche Walsh, In "Resurrection;" "Last Days of Pompeii" and "Harry K, Thaw's Escape." Business good. Wonderland, Royal and Obfbbuu, pic- tures only. NOTICE W hen "W iring Advertisements to TI£E CLIPPER, also wire romittanoo. Bunting and company, In "What Uapncncl to Mary?'" week 1-7, had packed noiuwo. Dnrlnnliig 8 tho Miss Percy Haswcll Company will open an Indefinite ewwiwut. with "Dlrorcom" as the opening attraction week 6-14. The roster In- cludes: Percy Hnswell, Sylvia Starr, Margaret (illlxrr, Bernlco Uelknap, Fronds Oilleu, Her- bert Delmore, Wm. Balfour, J. Arthur Y'oung, Ralph Nichols, Gwrge E. Lask. Ohi'iieum (Max Kablsb, mar.)—Bill wwk 0 Includes: Wm. J. Doolcy and company, Taylor Orinvlllo and Laura Plerpont. La Tby Bros., Lew and Molllo limiting, Marshall Montgomery, Bar- rown and Mllo, Daisy Leon, and motion pictures. Majxstios (2), Eurnuta (2), Gabsollton, Palacs, Plaza, Qmrnv, Alamo, Colonial, Piinckss, AlioucAN, Kouo, SusrsBBAN, KonN, Pastimes (2), Daisys (2), Famous, Metropoli- tan, Or.uuMA, QXOf, ROYAL, Savot. 1'ikin. Joy, motion pictures. Albany, N. Y—iHarmnnua Blecckcr Hall (Edward M. Hart, mgr.) Madame Schumann- Helnk. In concert, and Nat C. Goodwin were tbo offerings which crowded the bouse dur- ing tho past week. "Tho Hero of a Nation," photoplay, March 0. 10; Mra. Flske, In "Mrs. Binnpstead-Lelgh," 11, "Freckles" 12, Flske O'Hara 19. Eupird (Jan. H. Rhodes, mgr.)—rtowery Burlesnuers como 0-11, and Sam Howes Lovo Makers 12-14. Proctor's Grand (Oscar Perrln, mgr.)— Continuous vaudeville, with high class mo. tlon pictures. Proctor's Thkatrb (Jos. P. Coyne, mgr.) —High class vaudeville with moving pic- tures. Pboctor's Colonial, (Oliver Stacy, mgr.) —Vaudeville, with moving pictures, doing In- creased business. Majestic (Emll Delcbcs, mgr.)—Vaude- ville, with moving pictures. Clinton Squaub, Broadway, White Way, Btar, Palace. Oiifiieum, Pboctor's Annex. —Moving pictures only. Olena Falls. N. Y.—Emplro (Joe Miller, mgr.) for week of March 0, Billy Allen Mu- sical Comedy Co., In "Three Twln=," "King of Kokomo/' "Royal Chef." "Coming Thro' the Rye," "Green Bird." "Pinafore" and "Wise Member." "Little Women" 18, "Broad- way Jones" 25. Park (Mausert & Bird, mgrs.)—BUI week of 0: Cueh'iig and Litchfield. Manning and Iilnden'a New One. Linden Haverly, London's celebrated ma- gician, has Invented a now sensation In the illusion Held. - It Is called "Pbanto. the Spirit Prisoner," and Is said to have several dnrlug scenes and a startling climax entirely differ- ent from any Illusion yet staged, lie will havo everything In order for a tour over tho U, B. O. Unio next season. A ltn>uliore Aathor la Town Fred Thomas, "Tho Dog Thief," dug his way out of Itnyjlioro (L. I.) snowdrifts last week and was scon hustling tip toward St. I'mil, Minn.—At tbe Metropolitan Opera Hoiibo (L. N. Scott, mgr.) William IIikIkc, in "Tho Road to Happiness," had big business week of March 1. May Irwin, in "Widow by Proxy," comes Ml. "TrrtfJc in Souls" (pictures) 12-14, Montgomery and Stone, In "Tbe Lndy of tho Slipper," 15-18; E. II. Sothern 19-21. Sii iiiicitr (Frauk C. Priest, mgr.)—The Huntington Players bad big business In "The Lovo Route" week of 1. "Alias Jimmy Val- entine" week of 8. OiirriBtist (E. C. Burroughs, mgr.)—Busi- ness continued big week of 1. For week of 8: Bcsslo Wynn, Rnsbanara, Tbcodoro Rob- erts, supported by Florenco Smvilie and their company. In "Tbo Sheriff of Shasta;" Ken- nedy and Roonry, Mornlls Brothers, Eug°no Damond and another act, title not given. Grand (Theodore L. Ham mgr)—llual- ncss was big week of 1, with Vanity Fnlr, featuring Illlllo Ritchie, Joseph K. Watson ond Will II. Cohan, with tho Happy Widows week of 8. Week of IB, tho Golden Crook. Empress (Gus S. Greening, mgr)—Busi- ness was big at all performances week of 1. For week of 8: Bentrlco Morello'a Six Pa- risian Harmony Girls, Al. Hermann, Ryan Brothers. Williams and Segal, and "Spiegel's Daughter's Beau." Auditorium (M. F. Morton, mgr.)—St. Paul Symphony Orchestra, with John Mc- Cormnelc. soloist tenor, 10. This will be the last concert of tbo senKon. Oaibty (Otto N. Itntlin. mgr.)—Big busi- ness week of 1, with Ethel Alton Stork Co., Gnmblo Brothers, O. B. Wlso, Grover and SI Ik wood, Majestic, Princess and Stahland. —Pic- tures. Business big. Bridgeport, Conn.—Park (R. □. Clarko, mgr.) James K. Hackctt, In "Tho Grain of Dust." March 10; Ed. Lee Wrotbo and Gin- ger Girls 12-14. Pen's (Matt Saunders, m^r.)—Bill 0-14: Potto's Diving Girls, La Vler, McConley and Conwell, Helen and Orlna Odonne, and Frank Stafford and company. Plaza (Jeff Oailnn, mgr.) — Floronzo Family, Musical Cralcs, Mnruello, Ward aud Dclmoro, Rainey and Baker, and lirst run pictures. Lyric, Bijou, Arco, Lenox, Crescent, Family, Stab, Electric, South End, Elk, Imperial, Studio, Palacb. West End, Em- pire, Eauxes' Hall and New Hippodrome, moving pictures only, Hartford, Conn,—Parsons' (LT. C. Par- eons, mgr.) Gaby Deslys Marcb 13. Pole's (W. D. Ascougti, mgr.)—Bill week of 0: Fatlma, Norton and Nicholson, Mason nnd Murray, Kelly and Harrison, and Du For Trio. Hartford (Fred P. Denn. mgr.) — Bill 0-11: "Troubles of Rehearsal, Princess Mln- nokomls, Cooper and Eshell, nnd Goclets, Strotz and Lafayette. For last half: Frank Stafford and company, Ross and Howard, Clermont Bros, and Tllford. New Haven, Conn—Hyperion (B. D. I.ldrldge, mgr.) James K. Hackett March 9, Gaby Deslys 14. Poli's (Oliver B. Edwards, mgr.)—Bill week of 9: Llano Carrara and company. Bison City Four, Burns and Fulton. Jed and Ethel Doolcy, ''The Lie That Jack Built," Walter Van Brunt. Mlgearcs, and Billy and Edith Adorns. Clinrleaton, 8. C—Aeademy (Charles R. Matthews, mgr.) George Evans' Minstrels March 0, Crescent Block Co., 10-15, after which date they close for tho season. Victoria (Pastime Amusement Co., tflgrs.) —Bill B-ll: Boyle and Dr. Becker, Tbore Four Entertainers, nnd "Tho Wonder Kettle." For 12-14: The Grazers, flplro and Lorlns, EgKleston and Marshall, Bay Elmore Ball, and Buckley's animals. Dixieland (Dixie Amusement Co,, mgrs.) —For 9-14: Russell, Owens and Shnefer Stock Co., Brown and Stella Harris, Wiggins and Dombry, Mad La Rue. and Jewell Perry, and Hamilton and Wilson. Pbincssb, Majestic, Lyiic, TJno, Co- lonial, Casino and Cmicbht, pictures only. the Columbia Tbeatro Building, where Jack Curtis has hl9 office. "And not only that," but a forty page manuscript wag seen bulg- ing from his new "benny, and some kind "soul" bounced It at mo that tho bulge wns a now act which Freddie bad himself written while stored up In Fredena Co'tago during thoso beautiful (?) snov»f«IK Bobby Headed East. Bobby Gossans "The Mo-letn Minstrel." just close! an eighteen weeks' run out on lb* Coast with his new act, and ho Is now on his way Kast to fill engagement* Gossjn* will bo back with ouo of tho big minstrel shows next season, iinnnn, Dalo and Urahtn In Omalin- nanna, Dale and Grolim, and their Dancing Dolls, opened an IndoUnlto engagement at tbo Kllto Theatre, No. 1, Omaha, Neb.. Feb. 13, and bare been doing plpplngly ever since. This Is not a tabloid musical comedy com- pany, but a nrven peoplo vaudeville troupe, including Clalro Dale, comedienne; Jack Urahm. characters; Chester Uanna, comedian, and tbe Dolls, Mario Morledge. Winnie Will- iams, Jean Vernon and Ida Itlley. "Dill," Matthews Indlspoaed. "Billy" Matthews, manager of Proctor's Ono Hundred and Twcnty-lltth Street Thea- tre, was stuck Into a taxi Monday, March 2, and rushed to tus homo on Washington Heights, whero bis physician said "Nothing serious, but 'four times' completely worked out." (Lakewood, my boy, Lakowood.) Lunette Olrls i» Hit. The Lunette Bisters, who returned East and opened to hum success at tho Winter Garden, Feb. 15, havo opened on tbe Poll circuit, and were a feature of the bill In Worcester, Mass, last week. After finishing 8. Z.'s tlmo the "girls" will begin a tour of Marcus Loow'a bouses. Kd. Kennedy Very HI. Bertlne Farnsworth Informs me that Ed. Kennedy (Kennedy and Farnsworth) Is In a critical condition with pleura pneumonia. In Bellcvue Uoapltal. this city, and would he pleased to bear from friends. Clara lo "Court." Clara Thropp has signed wICi Max Witt, to lead his successful comedy aklt, "Court by Girls." Nash and Alton Together. Pleased to brcezo It that Nash and Alton havo Joined hands In a new sister act, and cpeued at Poll's, Worcester, Mass., March 2, to "a lilt at every show." That can bo expected for there's no clovcrcr two girlies about who should mnko up a bettor singing and piano combination than they for a doublo turn. "I Want n Little Bungalow," "Candle Light" and Harry Carrol's new ono, "Off with the Old l-ove, On with tbe Now" are among their repertolro of songs. Watch these maidens stop aticad. HaolA to Work. Ruth Wheeler (Mrs. Harvey Maxwell) is happy. I Not that she over missed that good humor thing, but, you sec, alio had been 'die for a coupla of months caring for that new Ingenue, Adeln, who came Into her mother's rights In November, Slnco then hubby Hnr- vcy and sister Naomi havo worked with Choo's "Vegetnblo Garden" — until a fovE weeks ago. when both Jumped away from (ho "eats" tiling, Unrvcy going to St. Josoph to the Mrs., and Naomi to Pnllndolphla, whero alio got busy doing a "sluglo" singing nnd dancing trick, wlillo Ruth and Harvey worked out a double art, Maxwell and Wheeler, as they nro billed, launched the new song and dance turn around St. Louis last week, nnd aro now In possession of contracts via tho O. T. Craw- ford Kxchnngo, that will keep them busy for tho next two months. Unrvcy Rays tho Craw- ford peoplo givo all hands a '.luman recep- tion and proper hearing, even though tbo office is constantly S. It. O. Sounds good. Willi Manaver Prank, Frank McCuno looks more like, a regular manager evvrytlmo wo run acrosa him. Ho is ploughing tho depths for something new every moment, and when you stop Into his littlo "beneath the stairs'' ofllce. in Proctor's Twenty-third Street, you will llnd him po»- derlng.but always on tap to throw a greeting grip towurds you. Ji» KElEDYANDKRAMEKiaod.-. Direction James Plunkett m HUFFORDaiidCHAIN dull United Time—Direction Pat Casey BURT AND MALVENE ItAPID-FlltB VAVPBV1LLB Perhaps Brother Gus wonders If nrothcr Frank Is his opposition, but then at the samo tlmo Ilrother Gus Is appreciating llrother Frank's activities, llrother Uus Is. Frank's latest was to suggest making a six Instead of a seven act bill out of tho Twenty-third Street policy and play up (bo picture part of his show. So If you happen to lay down a nickel (about II a. m.) any morning there don't hesitate about picking oft a pamphlet that tells yon what Is and what's coming In attractions. There's a dully fenturo In photo- Slays, via Kdlson's "Dolly of tbo Dallies" an lundnys, "Tho Adventures of Knlhryn" on Tuesdays, "Our Mutual Girl" on Wednes- days, Pat he's Weekly on Thursdays, Key- stone comedies on Fridays, special "Andy" scries of tho Kdlsoi company on Saturdays, and Mutual Weekly and Keystone comedies on Sundays. So all In all business shou'd pick up again now that it listens like decent weather. M.r.-dltli SUIera Didn't. Tho Meredith Sisters wero on tho advance sheet of Proctor's Ono Hundred ond Twenty- fifth Street for (ho first half of last week, hut after the big week tliey had lit tho Fifth Ave- nue they were wonted on the "less n day" elsewhere, and ho 1bo Lo Prestons tilled the vacancy u;i In tho Harlem bill. "Mascot" llu»y In Englnnil. The educated Lorso, "Mascot," has returned to F.nglnnd from tho continent to (III engage- ments that will not roiuo tn a cluso thco un- til Sept. 21, at tho Hippodrome In SliniUeid. Then to Paris for a month, with Madrid, Spain nnd other bookings, and then back to America. Oertrnde at Colonial. Gertrude Hoffmann, who Is now under the direction of tbe United Hooking Offices, will ?resent her full rovuo at tho Colonlnl Then- re next week, and she will latroduco scvoral new and sensational dauccs. It's Starllners Now. So It comes that hereafter Win. Favor- fcbam, Virginia ilnrncd, lllanchn Hates, Lil- lian Russell, llcrthn Kntluli, Ham Iiornnid and other legits playing Kellh vniidovlllo will bo known as atnrlliiers, InHtead of head- liner*. Ask Dor. O'Noll. I hear bo's study- ing Webster's of late. Jim and Gene Should Keep Hn»r. aerol Jim Saulpangh anil Gcno Gardner, the robntlc "mho" with tho tnble, and hit dainty, and clever partner, will shortly be necn (hi the I.oew tlmo In their now wny nt prcKciitlug iiernlmticH. Jim does n sfinds iiiiuvi, good work with tho four legged wooden "anliunl," wlillo you'd think Oono lind boon doing I he tumble thing all her llfo (not yet), to seo her work. Prank Dertrand With Do Noyer. Frank Dertrand, tho producer and come- dian, mndo a big Jump lust week, from Halt Lake City, Ii.. to Wheeling, W. Vn.. to Join Eddlo Do Noyer's Musical Comedy Company, to product) several now mimical comedies. It was Frank who staged Hilly Allen's rep- ertolro of "Tho Three Twins," "Royal Chef" and "Coming Thro" tho Rye," ln*t aenson, nnd hn feel* HatlaMcd that they aro bringing Hilly tho gelt. Hertrund hud n successful stay with ttie Wlllard Muck and Murjtirlo lliimbcnii Stock Company, In thn Moriitaii City, and begun labor with Kddlu Do Noyer's clovor troupe March 0. Hays and Han Open for Cloodroii, Kd. C. Hays Jr. and Dorothy days, tho nut romedlun and the lrrealatllilo girl, oponed for Paul Goudon at tho Colonial, Logansport, Ind., March fl, presenting their comedy sing- ing and talking act, untitled "Foolish Fun. Those Three Keatons. Joe, Myra and Ruster wero on the Ml: nt Proctor's Fifth Avenue last week, ami wlmt Hunter did to Dad waa n shams. Hut ouUhle ot thoso "brutalities," their ballroom dunce nnd every other "bits of blzness," with Myrn's Knxiipiidiiiiig, iiuitle them tho generally big fuu thing of Uus M I'unc'x show, liven Nell Mi- ls In ley couldn't roHlst taking ono nt their bowu In helping out after his owu was over. Peoria, III. — Majestic (Henry Sandmeyer Jr., nigr.) "Ilotigbt and Pild For" March T, 8, '"The Harden of Allah" 014. < men bum | Nullum & tlrecnhcrg, mgr.) —mil for 8-11: Olsr* Dallerlnl, Dolly and Mack, raster Trio, Hilly K. Wrlls. Kaufman Troupe. For 12- 14: Bollinger ami ilcvnolila, Otmpuell and Camp- bell. UavlVand and Campbell, Aha Attell, Mile. Deillni. IIiitiiiiiiomf] (Acaver Amuse. O,., mgrs.)—For ••11: June Klwyn, Matcppa, Blanche Oordon, I'careo, Chan and i.e Forge, Wellington liCrrlng Troupe, Lillian and I'alner. Maids De Long. Foi.i.i (William Moeller, mgr.)—Stock bur- Usue opened 8. Columbia, OolT, Osistal, Da Lrzi, Dcolisss, Kltsium, KUI'SISR, GaSiibn, Illinois, Imcihial, LimniTT, Liciuii, Palaob, I'aiNoiBS. Hanoamo and Stab.— Picture* only. Omaha, Nrl>—dSrntMlebv (C. J. Hutpbcn, mgr.) Otis Skinner, In "Kismet," March 0-11; Eva Tanguay 12-14, "Tbo Traffic" 15 and week. Orpiieum (Wm. P. Ilyrne, mgr.)—mil for week of 8: Clayton Wblto aud company, Jobn F. Conroy, Lilian Ilcrlein, H. Miller Kent nnd company, Harry II. Lester, Hon- dlnl Ilros., Charles Weber, aud the Sellg Weekly. OaYETI (M. b Johnson, mgr.)—For week of 8, Gertrude Hayes and Follies of tho Day. Kmtpi No. 1.—■ Uanna, Dalo and Orabam and Dolls Co., Indefinite. Kmtbkhs (Frank Harris, mgr.)—Vaude- ville and motion pictures. CInrkadale, Hlaa. — New Clarkadale (Paul Drown, mgr.) March 6, "Peg o' My Heart." Bouto sold out. This show closed tbo season at this tbeatro for tho regular at- tractions. Paul Drown took over the lease of Crawley Ilros., and will put on motion pictures for the rest of the season, Cacuh (Blgnor Cecum, mgr.)—Licensed motion pictures and vaudeville. "The Ad- ventures of Kathlyn No. V and "The Battlo of Shlloh" 6, drew capacity. Ncal Obel, dan- cing comedian, week ot II. Ann Arhor, Mich.—Whitney (Arthur Lane, mgr.) "Traffic In Houls" March Ml, Michigan Union Open. "A Model Daughter." 18-311 Ethel Birrrmoro 28. "The Mauler Mind" 28. Bill Auanoaicx. — Ignaoe Jan PaoVrewakl drew to crowdM bouse 2. V. of M. Glee Club 12. MAjtjTia (Arthur Lan# ( mgr.)—Motion pic- tures and rawlerlllt. OarmuM. timpls, Buov and OoLSMiu, mo- tion pictures only. Aiiuiiatn. flu. C rand (Richard R. Tout. mgr.) "Htop Thief" played to two woll pleased houses March 4. The members of the Brooklyn Nntloiuil League baseball team were complimented by Ibo management with a box parly at tho evening performance. Now York Ornml Opera Co, 0. Bijou (K. ,T. Hpnrks. mgr.)—Hob Hhacffcr, In "Tin) Hcinlnnry Ulrl" was tho altraetlon 2-7. Max llloom 0. Diinita. MiiiijrnKa. and Ddbahiand.— Moving pictures. Wllmlnulon, Del^-Oarrlck (W. L. Doi'kMtader, mgr.) bill week of March U: Na- vorro Trio, Threo Lolgbtons, Glynn and Ash- ley, Rosalind Cougblln and company, llnrt's "Mix Steppers," tho Olldlng O'Menrs, Monroe and Pusey, Ward and Cullen, Lillian Ashley, Count Beaumont and pictures. Playihm hk (John H. Hale, n in Souls" (motion pictures) wee; Platiiochb (John S. Hale, mgr.)—"Traffla ■k of S). Ooelpli, Can.—flrlffln's Roval Is now un- der tho management of IOdtly Ilutlor, playing Orlfiln's vaudeville nnd road attractions. "The Red Rose" March 11. POP VAUD12V1I.LIS IN NEWARK, Tbo Majestic Tbeatro on Springfield Are- rue. near High Street, horetoforo playing Htnlr 4 Havlln attractions, has passed Into the control of tho Newark Amusement Com- pany, Milton Cosdorf ;r, president; James Madison, vice-president and treasurer, and Charles B). Pope, secretary. A policy of high- grndo vaudeville and photoplays is outlined, beginning March 12. Mr. M,«dIson announce* that his nnju'rlng an tntni'Mt In tho new the- atre will In no way interforo with his writing nnd publishing business, which will continue as before, ««» "Tub Rainbow" will bo prolnccd by Selwyn * Co. "Maids or Atosks" wis given lt» first per- formineo Friday night, March 0, at Atlantis City, N, J. A. L. KitLAN'ira, of Klaw k Brlangfr. last week tiled suit for 175,000 against tbe estate of tho lato Tim Hulllvan. John VT. Romsbv allied, March T, for Panama. J. Fred ZlmnMrnian, Mrs. Zimmerman and tf. W. LlV.jgiton. were on tbe lame stsamer, Jamis Mar™ will arrlro from Europe More* 7, on the Amtrlka.