The New York Clipper (March 1914)

22 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. Maboh 14 44 PAID IN FULL 99 IN8ATIONAL DRAMATIC BALLAD By JACK STROUSE. ROGER LEWIS and ERNIE erdman, Professional Copies and Orchestrations In your Key now ready. We also publish that beautiful Harmony Song, "I WANT TO SLEEP" and "DRIFTING ALONG." A great opening or closing number. 145 N. Clark St., CHICAGO, ILL ERNIE EFtDMAlV ROGER LEWIS L. SHIFFMAN FOR SAIiE—Complete Band Show, Script, about Fifty Dollars Worth or Paper, Two Beta 01 Scenery for same; also Uniforms In fair con- dition. Will sell for cash at n great bargain. , Address MOB,., Box 208, Tioga, Tioga Co., Pa . SACRIFICE—Biggest Bargain on Earth. 40X CO, complete, ready to act up, not mildewed, no rips or tears, like new. Centre Poles painted red, •11 Stakes Iron banded and painted blue; also Stage, 18x23, and Scenery. First order for t'fi takes all; lorage paid. RIOTON,013 W. 7tb8t„ Cincinnati,O. HERE'S AN OPPORTUNIST i-3Corking Parodies and a good NEW Monologue (a complete single act), all for 12. II with order, balance when tod receive and try ont material. GEO. W. MOORE (the fan builder), fee E. Ontario St., CHICAGO, $50 FOR YOU and $1 for me. If the latest laane of my famous encyclopedia of fun doesn'tbench! jou at least fifty dollars worth, I will at once return the dollar it costs. The risk U entirely mine when you send for MADISON'S m BUDGET No. 15 Contents Include 1'4 dandy mono- logues, 8 act* for two mu.li*> and T acta for male and female, (the real goods) 10 brand-new parodies, 3 great minstrel first parts, a side- splitting tabloid farce, besides hundreds of original gags, side- walk bits, etc. Price ONE DOLLAR per copy. Back Issues out of print, ex- cept No. 14; price, $1.00, or Budgets 14 and U together, f-i.so. •JAMES MADISON 1404 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK WANTED, QUICK for Onto NlghtStand General Business Man and Woman Must do specialties (ono playing piano preferred). Bend photos, programs, lowest salary, etc. Long engagement to right people. LAWRENCE PETERSON, Mgr., March II, Waubay, 8. Dak.; 16, Andnver; 17, Oonde; IS, Poland; 10, Garden City; 20, Butler. Mar oh J 4 TIM LESTER COMEDIES, CHARACTERS SINGING-DANCING SPECIALTIES Asa 28; height, 5 ft. «; weight 180. One Piece or Rep. Ko Good engagement loo far. Address ROSEBUD, TEX. FOB SALE Pullman Car Six Wheel Trucks Steel Under-frame Combina- tion—Car Pullman Built. Fully Equipped and ■adorn. Ready for Road. Kitchen, Dishes, Etc. Observation. At a sacrifice. Address C. A. PHILLIPS, 34m National Bank Building, CHICAGO, ILL. IaKST YOU FORGET WE BAY It" YET LETER HEADS Contracts, Tickets, Envelopes, Free Samples, etc. STAGE HONEY, 15c. Book of Herald Cats, 36o. CROSS ;s: 81 CHICAGO i Exclusive and. ► Stylish; $ Great variety of high and loir cnia. Colored tops. All alaea. Any beel. Send for Illustrated Catalogue 0 J. 6LASSBERG 8 CONVENIENT STORES 511 SIXTH AVE., Bear 31st St. JMB WEST 43d ST., near Times Sq. 5» THIRD AVE., near lOtb St. Kail Orders Carefully Filled PLAYS SKETCHES to order ALICE HOWL A V D, 4150 Eddy St., CHICAGO. OUT OF TOWH HEWS WASHINGTON. Belahco (L. Stoddard Taylor, mgr.) — "Bunty 1'ulls the Strings'' was due Monday, March 2, but got twisted up somewhere- In the blizzard and did not get In until Tues- day, when It filled the bouse. Good business ruled for the week. "The Pleasure Seekers" week of D. Forbes-Hobertson next. The Baumgartu lectures are among the best ever beard here and the pictures are unsurpassc.1. Columbia (Fred G. Berger, mgr.)—James K. Ilackett and his company. In "A Grain of Dust," gave a performance that was enjoyed by large audiences week of 2. "Nearly Mar- ried" week of 0. Tom Terrlss and bis all English company next. Klelne's "Anton; and Cleopatra/' last time Sunday matlneq and evening, liarcb. 8. "Mexico," by F. Tennyson Neely, matinees March 11 and 13, at 4.30 f, it. National (We. H. Hapley, ngr.)—David Warfiold, In. "The Auctloneeer," drew large audiences week of 2. "Maids of Athens" week of 0. "The Dummy" next "The Three Musketeers," In pictures, first time here, Sun- day. March 8. "Elmendorf," "Eastern In- dia' Thursday mattree. Foli'b (James Thatcher mgr.)—"When Knighthood Was In Fower' was well done by toe Popular Players week of 2. The scen- ery and costumes showed the careful hand of Director Edwin H. Curtis. Richard Buh- ler was excellent. W. D. Corbett, Frank Shannon and Dudley Hawley were all good. Frances Ncllson gave a delightful perform- ance. Helen Tracy, Gertrude Bondilll and the rest of the cast were all good, and the play was enjoyed by large audiences. "Kin- dling" week of 9. '"Stop Thief next American (R. M. Pettlt mer.)—There has been a re-organlzatlon In the management of this house, and the best to be had is wiat Is promised. Casino (A. Julian Dry law ski, mgr.)—BUI week of 0 : The Godlewsky Troupe, the Con I AT LIBERTY F. J. PYM Second Business. Pern. Stock Preferred ] BOX 163, BRADFORD, ILL. ANGELLS COMEDIANS WANTS QUICK Join on wire. Open Immediately. Man Piano Player, to handle Front, state lowest. Long season. March 12-13-14, Casey, Iowa; Week Marco IS,Btnart, Iowa. A. II. GHAYUILL. Heal Writer of the Real Stuff BARRY GRAY. OF PHILA. Will write to your order Sketches, Monolognes, Songs and Parodies. Terms moderate. Write for booklet All work guaranteed. BARRY GRAY, 720 N. 16th St., Phlla., Pa. ■PKCIAL-3 l.alo Parodies (llummcrg) for tl . WANTED FOR TERRY'S BIG 2-CAR UNCLE TON'S CABIN CO. our April is. Trom. for B. A O, We as* low DICKEY A TERKY, Box 165, Little Sioux, la. JAMES EDWARDS TABLOID PLAYS 431 N. CLARK IT, CIHCAQO. ILL, CATALOGl'ES FREE •XT, from any negative, picture or sluing. 25 for £, prepaid and prompt returns. Send picture and s. for sample. BARBEAD'S SJLMT East Bridge, Osweg'j. N. i. TABLOID PLAYS Manuscripts and Parts. Send for Catalogue ROYAL. MANUSCRIPT CO., MO Lyric. Theatre Bid*;. Cincinnati, Q» DUTCH MONOLOGUE ■VNITTBIT STUFF EVER WRITTEN Rights for Sale. Address SMOOTH 801IMOO7.BR. care of CLIPPER. In answering ads. please montion C'LiriEB. roy-Lo Marie Players, the Pepper Twins. Al. Wild I.'Alglon, and new pictures. Sunday concerts do well. Cosmos (A. Julian BrylawsU, mgr.)—Bill week of 9: The Eleven Merrle Mac's, Alice Hanson and company. Dally Brothers, Cole and Rogers, Wheeler Sisters, Walker and 111, and new pictures. Sunday concerts, with music by "That Orchsetra," do capacity. Gavett (George l'eck, mgr.)—Koble'a Beauty SJow had good business week of 2. Gay Now Yorkers week of 0. Miner's Big Frolic next. Sunday concerts, well featured, do well. Manager l'eck Is pleased at the suc- cess of his Country Store. It Is one big, immense hit, and Friday night Is the night. Kkitii's (Roland S. Bobbins, mgr.)—Bill week of f>: Gertrudo Hoffmann, Dane Clau- dius nnd Lillian Scarlet, Mr. and Mrs. Vor- noa Castle (In pictures). Hnyward-Stafford Co., Joan and Winnie Hcnnlng*t, the Dare Brothers, and new pictures. Sunday con- certs, capacity business. Manager Bobbins Is having two very large electric signs put on the front of the bouse, which will not only give additional light to the street, bat It wlU be positive assurance of "Keith's." NOTES. QEOROB W. BAKBIEB A!*D Caumf THATCH- ED, two popular players of last season's Cc- lumMa Players, have closed their season In Omaha and arc now located In Philadelphia, having Joined the Orpheum Players Tub Cluteb, on account of the blizzard, failed to get usual letter from Washington. Maiicii 8 will be the eighth anniversary of the services of Beverldge C Martle. the popular and very courteous little gentleman at the main door of Keith's, He Is a val- uablu employee. He has been receiving con* gratulullons from his friends, and It Is a pleasure for Tun Clipper to add hearty con- gratulations and wish htm continued good Buccess. Dame Rumor has it flying around that Julia Dean may be the next leading lady of the Columbia Players. She has many friends in Waslilugton. The Orpheum Amusement Co., the owner of the ..mcrlcnn Theatre, has been re-or- ganized, with H, S. Elklns as president, and C. K. Sherman, treasurer. R. M. Pettlt U the new manager, and ho promises Washing- ton popular priced vaudeville of unusual merit at this house. Rumors aro flying around fast regarding our local bouses. Now it Is that Itcetta Jewel, the popular leading lady of the Poll Players, who r.as been away taking a much neeued rest. Is expected to return In the very near future and resume her old position. A LKiTF.n has readied here stating that A. II. Van Burcn and wife close their season in Winnipeg. June 1. Helen Tract, week of March 0, will be seen in a role that she has plnved many times, Mrs. Bates, in "Kindling.* She was a member of Margaret llllngton's company when that play was produced In Los Angeles over three years ago. TUisr ta Wnirrt.E. better known by her stngc nnmc of Louise Kent. Died a petition In voluntary bankruptcy March 2. In the Dis- trict Supreme Court. She lists her debts at II ,002.58 and says sbo has no assets except her wearing apparel, which Is exempt. At- torney George P. Hoover represents the ac- tress. Her debts were contracted at Port- land, Ore.: Poutsmouth, O.: Wllkes-Barre. Til., and New York City. They represent merchandise purchased, money borrowed and hills for photographs, advertising and scen- ery. Justice Gould, on March o, denied a mo- tion of Raymond Hitchcock and Cohan & Harris, to dismiss the suit for Injunction re- cently filed against him by Philander C. Johnson, who claims that Hltc'Jcock aid Cohan A Harris used a play written by Mr. Johnson, to construct the piece known as 'The Beauty Shop." The court directed that an answer to the bill be filed. Attorney Wilton J. Lambert represented Mr. Jobnsos. Attorneys Douglas, Rtiffln & Obear appeared far Mr. (Hitchcock and the theatrical produc- ing linn. Altoona, Pa.—Mistier (I. 0. Mishler. mjr.) the Hunter Bradford I'lavers March 0 (indefinite). Obphkou (A E. Denman, mgr.)—B1U 0-11: Edmund Stanlev and comptnj, Whitfield and Ire- land, Miles McCarthy and Ada Wolcott, Kaapp tod Cornalla. For 12-14: B. A. Route's "Purple Lady," with Ralph Lynn; Ayer and Pinto, and Joaa Zlnmer. Noras.—The Orpheum celebrated Its sixth anni- versary 9. Twenty-five rears ago, March 6, 18S9, the Mountain City Theatre, on the site of the Or- pheum Theatre, oo Eleventh Street, «aa destroyed by fire. The Mountain City Theatre was erected by Loots Plack In February, 188ft. It was opened In that month by the Emma Abbott Opera Company. It was the largest theatre between Philadelphia nad Pittsburgh, and seated 1,852 people. After the Ore a part of the stage was made over, and It traa occupied by the Harry Davis Museum. Then the Inside was torn ont and It was opened as the Ljric Theatre. On Feb. 24. 1907, it was burned down, and then was erected the present Orpbeom Theatre Build- ing Charles A. Oreer, one of Altoona'g best known newspaper men, at the anneal election, held 4, by members of Altoona Lodge, No. 102, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was elected exalted ruler for the coming year. He will take the place of J. F. McCartney. Following are the other ofiTcers elected: Thaddeus Wetsler. esteemed leading knight; J. R. Bra- shears, esteemed loyal knight; David UcMurtrle, esteemed lecturing knight: J. O. Storm, secretary; B. A. Houck, treaanrer; J. H. Butler, tiler; W. J .Haraor. trustee; J. F. MacCartncy, representa- tive to the grand lodge; S. B. Hare Esq., alternate representative to the grand lodge The Ha- waiian Orchestra will appear at Lakemont during the latter half of the season, arrangements to that effect having Just been entered Into by the management of the Altoona and Logan Valley Electrical Railway Company. The Wallace Or- chestra will come here June 1 for a four weeks' engagement, and tbey will be followed by the Hawaiian aggregation, who will give dally con- certs for the remainder of the season. The Kirk Brown Stock Company, who will hold forth at th* Park Theatre during the season, are scheduled to open Monday. Jane 8. Wllkes-Barre, Pa.—Heavy fall of snow, list week, did not dani]*n the ardor of theatre- goers. Out-of-town people could not travel, but the city people supported the playhouses gener- ously, and all report a very good business. Len- ten season bss not affected the show business. Grand Opera Houbr (David M. Cauflmun. mgr.)—Morton Opera Co., In repertoire, booked for an Indefinite stay. —f jg (Lew Air, mgr.) —"A Pool There Ifffi "SSS" £'•'• Girl «*• Ibe Underworld" J, 2 ' 1 !... T£*o. WUw s ' ,Te " 10 -- s ' "* T «»» Haneer" 19-21. ..•Z?". 8 , < i? hu S* ula < R-ftr.)—For 0*11: Rolfe'a Colonial Days." Van and pierce, ftarl Grets, Ned Dandy, Lea Arndot. Cailloutte. llessle Clif- ton, the Marshall's X feature photoplay "Streets of New York." Opening Thursday, lor last half of week, "Shall Women Tell?" Sivor, Sum, Albuiibka. Bijou Drsuii, Dbuu- lAJp, Family and Uko, motion pictures. Noras.—New York Philharmonic Orchestra Joseph Stransky, conductor, will be at Irene Temple 11. .George Sidney "Buay Ixzy," drew ca- pacity houses at the Nesbltt. The show wss booked for Wllkes-Barre for three days only, bnt owing to the large attendance arrangements were made to extend the engagement for the rest of the week A large number of Scranton cltl- sensi are patronlilng the Wllkes-Barre shows, on account of the Rev. Billy Sunday (the eTangellst) preaching against sll forma of amusement "■ay "*y." Plsylng at the Nesbltt. displayed the S. R. o. alga after a week's run here...... John Galvln, the new manager of Poll's, Is pack- ing his house matinee and night. Lowell, Man.—Keith's (BenJ. Pickett, mgr.) Mil for March i) and week: Hardecn, De Witt, Burns and Torrance, Edwin George, Craig and Williams, Williams and Wales, Ihlcsen's dogs, and Pa the Weekly. Opera IIoush (Will Howe, mgr.)—Famous Tlayers feature pictures and Bernard Boran In songs, ML "Little Women" 12-14. Merk. Square (F. J. Carroll, mgr.)—For 0 and week, the Ben Toy Musical Comedy Co. and Mutual pictures. Academy (A. Grant, mgr.)—Universal pic- tures and Illustrated songs. Colonial (S. Knopf, mgr.)—Association pictures and Mela Daggett and Margaret Sic Donough In songs. Jewell (Uarport 4 Topllan, ngrs.)—'Mu- tual motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Owl (S. Arbacb, mgr.)—Mutual pictures nnd Miss Murlngnam In songs. Royal (Geo. Husson, mgr.)—Association pictures and Illustrated songs. Votons (T. F. Hennessey, mgr.)—Gen. Film Exclusive Service and Lillian Shurmy and Bob Fournler in solos and duets. Aluambra, Scenic and Premier, pictures only. Fall River. Mans—Savoy (J. Fred Mil- ler, mgr.) the Malley-Denison Stock Co. pre- sents "The Virginian" week of March 9. Bijou (Chas. E. Cook, mgr.)—The Bay- lles-Blcks Co. present ''A Wife's Secret' week of 9. Academy (L. M. Boas, mgr.)—BUI 9-11: Wltson and Petua, Al Rover Morris and Betslcy, and Dclcsso Troupe. For 12-14: Dick Crollus and company, Klein Bros., Mon- trose and Lytcll, and one to nil, Pbemier (Chas. L-. Benson, mgr.)—Bill March 9-11 : Breanza Trio. Cedrlc Llndsey. Burt and Malvern, and Great Valdo and company. For 12-14: Nelson and Mllledge, Martin and Perkins. Little Mickey and Con- way Sisters. Palace, Ltric, Star. Globs, Scinic and Mckelodeon. —Motion pictures only. Mil ford. Mass.—Opera House (W. Le- berque, mgr.) the Harry La Mar Musical Comedy Company canceled week of March 2, nnd the management put on motion pictures nnd snDgs Monday and Tuesday. Curtlss all star vaudeville company for rest of week. Lyceum, Ideal and Tripoli, motion pic- tures. Note.— The Opera House management ad- vertised In the local papers that movies did not pay, so the bouse would be closed until they could get a permanent dramatic etock organized. Brnntford, Can.—Orand (F. Johnson, mgr.) "The Red Rose" March 9. Co-.on.al ill. Symona, mgr.)—BUI 9-12: The Vannersous, Charles Ne Nolr, Adams and Riley, the Dumonts, and pictures. Brant (Rrnie Mosle, mgr.)—Bill 9-12: Walter Brown, Valerius and Valerious, Carey and Stampe, the Leysns, Lubln and Barlow, and pictures. 0«u (Geo. F. Law, togr.)—For 0-11. pictures of "From Manger to Cross;" 12. "Venomous Tongues;" 13, 14, "The Midnight Message." Apollo.— Motion picture**. The Empire is closed during March, for altera- tions. The Washburn Shows hsve been awarded the contracts for the mlOway during the "Old Boys Re-union Week," to be held here the ttrst week In Augait. ' WANTED FOR THE COLONIAL MINSTREL MAIDS HOW IN FIFTY-THIRD CONSECUTIVE WEEK SOLO SINGERS, RAG SINGERS, BUCK AND WING DANCERS, SOFT SHOE DANCERS, TOE DANCERS, FANCY DANCERS, MUSICAL ACTS, CONTORTIONISTS, ATHLETIC ACTS, NOVELTY ACTS. Send photos and programmes. State salary first letter. We pay transportation after Joining. Show - This is an All-Girl Tabloid Attraction. " stays out all summer, U. B. 0. and W. V. M. A, Time, No Men Wanted. Address NOW FLAYING. State If yon can Join on wire. ' T. D wight PEPPLE, Room215, S5 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. MINNELLI BROS. Mighty Dramatic Company Under Canvas Supporting Dainty MINA GENNELL WANT—Capable Dramatic People in all Lines Most have ability, wardrobe and appearance. Make salary reasonable. It Is sure. We haven't missed a salary day In 20 years. Season opens early In May. Can use sober Boss Canvasman, Clever Slstei Team and Privilege Man. Preference given to those doing Specialties. Those who have been wltb us before, write. MINNELLI BROS., 09 West Fountain Ave., Delaware, Ohio. FOR TUB ■ ROMA V BorNCl Ont SldWBy bstwren Dttrolt and Buffalo: Ml SIC AL STOCK and DRAMATIC STOCK MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE. THEATRI Just completed. Host attractive and comfortable theatre In Western Ont. Nine hundred seating capacity. Large stage; Eight sets of new scenery. Dressing rooms great. Berlin Is a live city Drawing population twenty-four thousand. Seven-piece orchestra. Hast be good live show with map. Sharing plan. Permanent location for right show. Opposition light. Address Roma Theatre GEORGE MORGAN BERLIN, ONT. A-l SCENIC ARTIST yornrst-classBtocl; only. Absolutely sober and reliable. Beat of references. Highest grade work. Address VENTNOR A. BOOTH, ^"ITlanta. ga. TOM MARKS WANTS FIRST-CLASS 6ENTEEL HEAVY IAN For Spring and Bummer engagement. Give lowest salary and all particulars In first letter. Show going East for Summer. Join Moose Jaw, Sask., week March 23 to 28. Address TOM HARKS, Mooae Jaw, Canada. P. S—Also people write for Summer Stock. FrankMaury'sBigShow L-1 HEAVY IVIA.N Who has Wardrobe and Ability to Play Strong Line of Parts. Also good GENERAL BUSINESS MAN who does specialties or plays something in hand. Also want ORCHESTRA LEADER that doubles baritone, alto or clarionet, and goodfTRAP DRUMMER wbo has toll line of traps and hells and can play them. Wire answer to Newburn, N. 0., week March 9, Elusion, N. C, week March 16. FRANK MAURY. A CLEVER COMEDIAN Wltb Reputation as a Partner ESTELLE Formerly Hickman A Wills One Booked Preferred WILLS PEARL, RIVER, AT. Y. "WANTED AT ONCE All Kinds of Dancing Girls Chorus, Sister Teams and Comedians For a large girl show; as weeks engagement with MILLER dc LACHMAN combined ao- OAR SHOWS. Address communications for same. OBORGE H. PADGETT, Assistant Manager. Bonte, Slnton, Tex., March O th; Cuero, Tex., March loth. HALCYON PLAYERS UNDER CANVAS. Al SPECIALTY WOMAN, change for week: also do parts. Tell every- thing and Bend photo. Janet C.irew. write. SOLO CORNET, SOLO TROMBONE B. <£ 6. TRAP DRUMMER; must have bells and play them. Rehearsals May 28. All week stands. Can use Clever child with Specialty. If you can aciand double an Instrument write; we can use too. Address VBROSEB & BEWRLL, Petersburg. Mien. I FRANK LR. OARE-H.avi.. Age 31 Height 0 ft. Weight 153 STECK-lngonuoB and Soubr*ttaa Age AS Height Sft. Weight 118 Just closed with Eddie Black Stock, Bijou Theatre, Atlanta, Permanent Stock preferred. First class engagement only. Wlro or write full particulars and best salary. Addrs-s care of HOTEL CUMBERLAND, Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS PALMISTS HUSTLERS You are losing somo nice EASY MONEY "if you fail to wore our High-Grade ELECTRIC BELTS, APPLIANCES and BODY BATTERIES on tha aide or in your office. Also a nico aide line for performers making one to six-day stands, 500 to 1,000 per cent profit. Send 15c. for sample Belt and Lecture on Electricity. Get net price list on the best line out, THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO. (Inc. 1891), Burlington. Kanus IfMwl BROADWAY THEATRICAL COSTUMING CO. COaTUHBS—OllB TO ORE THOUSAND, Hasteal Comedy .„„_ . _ yande vllU. B nrleaqne. Designs by oar own Artists 150 Wert 48 Stroet, NEW YORK - . Telephone 3440 Bryant WANTRIs HAnTAOERS Intending to playAlrdomestbls Summer to know that I organize and " "■" ***** supply moreDramatloandlluslcalComedyCompanieswith people than any Exchange west of Chicago. DRAMATIC PEOPLE, all lines, for Immediate engagements, NOW is the Ume to get yonr application in for engagement with one of tbo sixteen companies I have contracted to organize for the Bell Circuit and other Bummer Repertoire and Stock Companies. The ooly real Dramatic Lxchange In Kansas City. AL. MAKI.N gON1, lias Grand Ave.