The New York Clipper (May 1914)

6 THE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. May 2d BERNSTEIN & CO MUSIC PUBLISHERS LOUIS BERHSTEIN, Pres, THE FIRST REAL SUMMER SONG HIT OF THE YEAR By HAROLD ATTERIDGE and HARRY CARROLL A Wonderful March, Light Comedy, Closing Number — Single, Double and .Quartettes Get jn Quick ---It the Countrv DOZEN OTHER NEW NOVELTIES BERNSTEIN £ CO. B'WAY AND 39th ST. NEW YORK I like to-day, they clamored for novelty, nov- elty. To supply tble demand oame "The Pageants." Over the city sate, or on tome lotty porch or point ot vantage, a number of ilgure» suitably dressed accompanied their notion with music and recitations ot pootry, of a higher and loftier theme than before. The prophets and saints were gradually sup- planted by the Cupids and the Muses. Other classical personages wrought tholr Influence upon the writings of the time. The univer- sities gavo plays which were altogether written In Latin. These college plays do not nppcar to have exerted much Influence on tbe stuge, however. John Hulo was the first man to sot tbe example of extracting his material from his own country. And now comes tbe first regular tragedy. "Tho riuy of Oorboduc," which contains all the requisites. In blank verse, said to have been written by Thus. Sackvllle The dia- logue was well developed, but tbe play was too tedious and lacked variety. It contained a long description of murders, and was too gruesome to oe popular. The llrst English comedy was Staged In 1581. and was known as "Ralph Royaler Doyster, which seems to have been well received. It had all the parts to It, mid was so well written that Its popularity endured and won for It tho dls- IneUoii of being tbe first comedy. Fifteen years later "Gammer Ourton's Needle" ap- peared, tmt It was mor 0 of a farce than a comedy, and lacked tbe elements of good stage-craft. During these days plays were performed In town balls, cockpits and courtyards of Inns. There wero neither theatres nor professional rctors. The players wero all amateurs, "do- ing six, ten or a dozen a day." It was not very long, however, before traveling actors, singers and tumblers were found, each repre- senting himself to be tbe servant of some nobleman whose livery ho wore. They per- formed wherever they could find an audience, and tbe "box ofllec" was tbe hat they passed around. Their avocation was not looked upon us the highest, and their hardship may he easily compared with some of the less fortunato performers to-day. to whom the sound of "coffee and—" is not strange. Tho municipal records of Stratford L upon-A.von furnish some particularly Interesting entries. Wo learn that the players first visited that place in 1B0I), when Hhnkospcare was live years old, and their performance was prob- ably given under the patronago of Blinko- ipearc/i father. These performance wero so successful, financially and otherwise, that twiivo the- atres wore soon built, among them "The Globe," ho named because it bore a sign con- taining Atlas supporting the globe. It was fit listed In Southwark, near London Bridge. This theatre was much freuontcd Inter on by the Immortal bard, William Shakespeare, whoso carlv entry Into It was perhaps as what would now correspond to "prop man;" later en by taking part In some of the plays himself, nnd still later, perhaps, as possess- ing a proprietary Interest In It It was hero that lie came Into contact with tho actor, nnd by close contact got his Intimate per- sonal knowledge ot tho affairs of the stage, which later on. with tho wealth of his mind, his subtle genius, and his Incomparable In- sight Into human affairs, produce! the great- est writer In all tho world, tbe "nvyrlud- nilmled-Shnkospcarc." I have narrated some of the principal events In tho evolution ot the drama, prior to his birth, but his works, mark the Doicn of tho Real Drama ot the World. And It should be remarked, in passing, that In those days they ihad no painted or movable scenery. Perhaps a screen of cloth Rave tbe actor a chnneo to make bis exits nnd entrances. A bed on tho stage was all the "props" they had for a bedroom. A card on which was printed the name "London" or "Paris" was itbe only Indication the audience had as to where the scene was laid. The costumes in most instances are known to have been quite elaborate, so then the cos- tumes were all they had In the way ot "effects." Sometimes at the rear of the stage a carpenter would erect a platform, or some crude, half-finished indication of a wall or balcony, where the players could take their position In a certain scene in tbe drama. The facts are tho stage carpenter had very little to do, tbe stage manager had no job. In spite of the total lack of curtains, props and stngo effects In general, Shakespeare's plays are all the more wonderful within thomsolvcs because the lines of the play literally create tbe stage effects! Stripped bare of properties, settings, furniture, elec- tric effects, mechanical effects, without any orchestra, without even the stage itself, tbe plays of Shakespeare are Immortal, his name will never know oblivion. OUT OF TOWN HEWS PHILADELPHIA. The cool weather last wtek was very helpful for the downtown houses that still remain open, and us s consequence the Lyric, Uarrlck and Walnut did splendid buslim*. Two of the Hummer narks uic now open, and within a week the third will open. Ltiio (Lawrence Rlumbcrg, mgr.)—Joan law- yer and her dancing carnival company IS «ud week. Mclnlyro hud Heath. In "Tho Ham Tree," <lcpurtcd 16, sfter a very successful fortnight's stay. (lAimtCK (Ohas. O. Wane maker, mgr.)—Char- lotte Walker. In "A Plain Woman," has achieved nidi a big success (hat the engagement has been extended, and the fourth week will begin 18. The star ha* cover had u rule that fitted her so perfect'}', and she la scoring a big success. Walnut (W. i>. Wegerurth, mgr.) — "The Illludnea* of Virtue" ha* also scored a Idg sue- iim. and aa a result the engagement has teen ex- tended. The thirl week starts 18. FoniiKHT (Nixon A Zimmerman, nigra.) —The Mini produotlon of "How Animals Live" drew big houses la*t week. Annette Kellermann. In the film production of "Neptune's Daughters," 18 and week. ohkhtnut Strut Oram nouau (Ralph Rcn- aud, nigr.)—The Orpheum Stock puts on "Tbe Typhoon" 18 and week. The'stack was entirely at home last week In a fine revival ot "Mrs. Wlggs i't the Cubbago Pitch," which drew big houses. Thurston Hall did Hiram Stubbln* In an Inimi- table maimer, while Florence Robert*' Interpreta- tion of Mr*. Wlggi waa without a Haw. Blanche Yurka a* Lovcy Mary, Norma Potter a* Miss limy, and Kdward Horton ns Billy Wlggi, were also clever characterisation*. OneiiKiiM (O. K. Lord, mgr.)—The stock pro- duces "The Dairy farm" 18-23. "The Deep Purple" was a melodramatic success to good business last week. Emily Smiley and Harry Ingrain were very effective In the leading roles. Aui.niciN (James Wall, mgr.)—The stock ap- pears In "The Man-o'-War* Man" week ot 1R. ''The Decoy" was a white slave play that scored big last week, D. F, Kami's (H. T. Jordan, mgr.)—Fanny Brlee Is the tieadllner of n diversified bill week of 18, which Includes: Billy B. Van and tbe Beaumont Bisters, Stuart Barnes, Paul Conchas. Hdwlu and Jane Connolly, the Brads, Mack and Kills, Andalc's Olreua, Froslul, and moving pic- tures. diuNii (T. M. Dougherty, mgr.)—'Week of 18- 2,1 | Bogsnny's Bakers, PMWH and Oonway. Allen Miller and company, Irene rind Bobby Rralth. Harry Outler, the Meykaoa, and moving pictures. Colonial (Harry Brown, mar.)—Week of 18- 83: "A Night In a Police Station," Barnes and Robinson, Meredith Sisters, Murry Livingston and company, Stelner Trio, Cunningham and OoTery, and moving pictures. Kiistiikh (M. W. Taylor, mgr.)— Week of 19- 28: Karl'a Divine Nnuphs, Bdwlna Barry and company, Whitfield and Ireland, Dooley and Rugcl. Crawford nnd Brederlck. Nolan and Nolan, and moving pictures. Pauuiocnt (J. D. Kendnck mgr.)—Week of 18-23: Knimet Welch and company. Dingle and Oonnor, Hotnon nnd Helm, nnd moving pictures. Wai. Ham (W. W. Miller, mgr-l—Week ot 18- 28: Heath, Mlllershlp and company, Bren.lel. Mot- inn and company, Joroe* 3. Donovan, Do Michelle Ires., Blgelow Fern. Chief Tenderboo, and inov- lug pictures. I'.noADWAi (Jos. Cohen, war.)—Week of 1S-2S: "Hie Count cf Von Htrotnlierg," Mary Dorr, tho (treat Howard, John and Winnie Hennlngs, Lewis' animal cirrus, and moving pictures. Nixon (Frank l/copold, mgr.)—Week of 13-23: Will Rogers "Arcadia," Kennedy and Hart, im- hnff, Oorlnue and Conn, Palfrey, Bowen and Crown, Oirard and West, and moving pictures Casino (Ella* A Koenlg, rngrs.)—The Belles of Beauty How faced a doien new houses last week. Frankle Heath wss the star feature, and she made a big hit. Mile Meraereau scored big In a dancing act. Bessie Bono and Claude De Tine also pleased the crowds. This was tbe cooclud- lng attraction of the season. tbooaoebo (B. 0. Morrow, mgr.)—The Panama Beauties ure due 18 aud week. The Harem Beau- ties entertained good sited bouses last week. Frank Wakefield was the star, and be was welt aaatsted by Billy Kelly, Gloria Martloes and the Tlerney Four. PaoVLlfs (Ohas. P. Edwards, mgr.)—A Hum- mer season of stock burlesque will be installed, starting 18. Tho company will consist of John II. Perry. Chis. F. Edwards. Sam Backcn, enroll Day, Loulae Ardell, Lilly perry. Dot Uichinls. Bee Harlln, Ray Qllbert, Lucille Lepp. Marie Allen, Dolly Dnvall, Sadie Lea, Llisle Rodeers, Taffy Ac'ulre. Lilly Davis, Alice March. The olio nrls will be: Qebnn and Campbell, nnd Green aud Ailsms. The Flirting Widows enjoyed Wg patron- age 11-10. Gate-TV (Alex. Miller, mgr.)—The stock coatv- linny conltnuea on an even keel. Last week the •kits, entitled "Americans hi Mexlo" and "O, Tell 0" were up-to-date aud thoroughly eajoynlilo. Ddwont's (Frank Duinont, mice.)—Onspcr No- wak was an addition to the bill list week nnd the diminutive comedian was warmly welcomed. Joe Horlls and Baby Martha had a now sketch that went well, while F.ddlc Casaady, Bennle Franklin, Charles Boyden. and Patterson and Tltua occupied imminent iiotltlons on tho program. Woonams Panic (Win. C. Martin mgr.)—A cool ware that struck these parts last week kept down the attendance but with the return of warm weather the crowds will turn up as nooal. The park presents a handsome appearance after Its overhauling. Point Bnnzs Park (Stetacr Brother*, nigra.) —This rerort opens for tho season 10. A feature for the opening week will lie a military carnival, under the direction ot Oaptaln Harry Edward*. MXTBorOUTAN OrMIA IIOUSS. Bljoll, A1.LK miKNT, FuADKrouD, FoiKi'Auan's, Giiiaiid, Lib- kiiit. Plata, Viuroaii, Aliiamriia, Palauk nnd c'TANLxrr give vaudeville aud moving pictures. notes. ltANon 101 had a big attendance last week. Twelve performances were given, and the Wild West acts were voted the best feature. There has been a fine advance sale for the Lambs' Unmbol at the Academy ot Music on 23. Hutu St. Dxnis had another fine audience at the Forrest on 14, Tub Savoy Co., an amateur organisation, gave clever performances of "Tlie Pirates of Pensance," at the Broad, week of 11. Tub death of John Dram's father compclM the carcellslon of Hyama and Mclnrvre's net at Keith's, last week. Their place on the hill waa taken by Bickel and Watson. 12, who nnlihcd nut the week. FiNisniNo touches are being put to the Globe, the new vaudeville theatre at Juniper an] Market Streets, which It Is no ml, will be ready by June 1. It will have an 1,800 seating capacity. 8. Gptnian has taken s lean on the National Theatre, end will establish there next August a Yiddish stock company. Keaggy Green*jbnx-*r, 1'a.—St. Clair and Theatres hive both closed the season. Gbahd. Casino. FatNOBSs, Ltbio and Stab- l.iQHT. pictures only. IIaobnbsoz-Walucs) Snows delighted two big crowds May 18, In spite ot a bad day. Show is popular here. Arthur Borelta, producing clown, Is a local bey. Messrs. Warren. Talbot, Burke, l light and others ot the H.-W. Shows vbrited the Kliigllng Bros. Shows, In Pittsburgh, 12, when the H.-W. Show wss In Obsrleiol, Pa., while Master of Properties Miller and others of the Rlngllng Show visited the H.-W. Tbe H.-W. Show hsd a severe storm In Oharlerol. 12. The side show was damaged somewhat, but big top came through without damage. Business big. Altimna, 1»« MIShlor (I. O. Mlskler. mgr.) Flirting Widows Burlesqoers May 22, Creators and his band June 18. Onpnsau (A. B. Denman, mgr.)—Bill 1820: Carl Henry and Nellie Francis. Batch MoDevltt. James Grady and company, lshl Kawa Japa. For 21-23: Taitc's Motoring. Isabella Miller and com- pany, Wentrworth, Vesta and Teddy, and Grace Fisher. Rinouno Bsoa.' Craoos did Immense boalnesa afternoon and evening 14. The usual clrcos holl- clary waa observed by tho 11,000 employees ot the great Pennsylvania Railroad shops located here. Pcnsaeola, Via. — Pcosacola Opera House cl<:ied for the season. Tho Norman Field Play- en' Stock Co. compelled to close engsgeuwut Tor lack of patronago. Kmphtru (J. A. Jones, mgr.)—Oliver's Jubilee Minstrels all week. Poor business to poor show. Thb His Theatre will open Thurartay, May 14. This Is a new theatre devoted strictly to moving pictures and la conceded to be the finest In the south. Cost about 135.000, and Is strlctlv Ore- lireof and up-to-date. All the latest electrical ap- paratus, such as machine, pine organ, etc. same Is run by the Fltchenberg Syndicate, who own ihc- i ties In New Orleans, Atlanta, Montgomery, etc. This homo Is more up-to-date than any theatre hi any of these larger cities. Seating capacity, DOO whites on main floor, and 800 negroes In balcony. H. Mulligan, local manager. Macon, Ga,—Princess (Angel Sot-MMwInue, mgr.) Billy Beard, comedian of national reputation, In monologue and songs, to large houses ntjrlitlv. feature pictures: "Richelieu" May 11, "Our Mu- tual Girl" 18. "Lucille Love" 16. Orchestra splendid. Houses filled every day I'alacb (J. B. Melton, mgr.)—Sam Subers and vSinlna. Feature pictures: "Perils of Pauline" 11. "The Night Riders of Petersham" 12, "Morcna Ui* Half-Breed" 18. "Tho Stolen Rembrandt 111 "The Battle of Waterloo" 16, "The l!nglue of Death" 10. Good orchestra, large houses Majistio (J. B. Melton, mgr.)—This house Is Mug thoroughly overhauled, and when the decora- lors complete their work It will be a temple of Qbcicia Junn.ua 10-21, street carnival. Portland, Ore. — Helllg (W. T. Pangle, mgr.) Al. Jolson, In "The Honeymoon Express" was here week commencing May 8 It proved to be a splendid attraction, and the company was excellent. Lyman H. Howe's motion iilclures week of 10 Ohauncey Olcott 18-20. third annual Jollies of the theatrical managers 21, "The Traf- ^. B i K ? I** L - Haker, mgr.)—The Baker HSft 0o - P««sented "A Romance ot the Under- world." „e 0 i a <f n 5!Ei (I L a nj 1i "» UJ. mgr.)- am week of 18: Eddie Foy and Family, Harry B. Lester, Paull and Boyne. Belleclaire Bros., Kelll Duo the Kramere, and Marshall P. Wilder. . Kiir-aias (H. W. Plerong, mgr.)-J3111 week ot 18: Asard Trio, "Four of a Kind." Green, Mc- lELSK P*,V"'. J l". an Bos *' • n « l ,n « Skatella. l . Pl ™ 1 " JJ- A. Johnson, mgr.)—Bill week of 18: "The 8oul Kiss," Joseph Remington and oom- nany. Skipper, Kennedy nnd Reeves, Scott and Wallace, and the Wartenberg Bros. jWWP * BtrrFALo Bill CouBiNn show Pbov£b's, Stab, Aboaob. Majbstio, Glohs and Odluudja, motion pictures and musical offerings. Hnakusree, Oklo. — Broadway (D. Myers mgr.) Licensed and Mutual picture rervlcs OAisn-r (J. Mitchell, mgr.l—Mothm pklnre* oiel vaudeville. YaLB (0. L. Bretton. mgr.)—ilotloi plctares. WDM AianoHB (E. Hemher, mgr.i—Doptby i-lnck CO. Noras.—For the first time In the theatrical hls- l?IL of n' Ul ?r B,w ?« 1ll S * M '••bout a vaudeville slow. On May 10 the roadway started Snomer rehtdnls, to capacity business, running six reels Mntnal and L cento pictures, togsther with fes- tutvs such ss "Tbe Battle of tbe Sores," in five parts, sail "Tho Gambler-s leap." Gaiety Theatre, ploying "Fedora," In fire reels, played to good house*, 11, 12 Luclle Love pictures drawing great crowds at Yale Theatre every Wed- nesday. BarUntrton, la. — At the Grand (R. F. Holmes, mgr.) Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Msy 11. "Peg 0' My Heart'' 12, house sold oat nnd closed the season. Manager Holmes otsumed the mansgement three years ago, and each, aea-son has proven profltahle. Garbick (J. Henri Fischer, mgr.)—Sensou closed. A very enjoyable luinquet was given the house employees 11. ■Palacs, Eliti, Combt and Nbko, motion pic- ture*. Tax Mtstio ha* been enlarged to twice the former capacity with new equipment throughout. Keoknk, In.—Grand Opera House (Ohas. H. Dodge, mir.) "Peg o' My Heart" hid capacity business May 11. High grade motion plctares will be shown here daring the Summer season. Colonial, Obphbuk and Qband.— Motion pic- tures. Taa Allen Carnival Oo. played to good business here week of 11. The show is under the man- ugement ot Ed Helns, a Keokuk boy, who la pilot- ing the enterprise to big success. Denver, Colo.—Broadway (Peter McOourt, mgr.) Wm. Hodge, in "The Road to Happiness,'' May 18 and week. Kurnsas (George A. Bovycr, mgr.)—BUI 18 and week: "I've Got It," Bssale Browning, Fred St. Onge and company, Edward and John Smith, Beulah Gwynn and David Goesett, and moving pic- tures. Denitah Woodward & Homan, mgr.)—"Kind- ling" 17 and week. Tabob (Peter MoCourt, mgr.)—Loads B. Jacobs' Musical Comedy Oo. 17, and Indefinite. Note. —The Folly la again dark, on account of poor business. Bethlne Hlmbach, the leading lady, has taken a girl show on the road, doing one night stands in this region. . Terre Haute, Ind—Grand (Ohas. K. Smith, mgr.) tho Irvine ntcek Oo. o(«noi iloy 11. for an Indefinite stay. Varieties (Boss Oarvcr, mgr.) — MB 1417: Mntirlco iTeeman mid .courpony, Lilurc Ordway, Mi'sical Fi«dcTlck». Nonvood and Hull, nnd Luola BinlFdell pnd company. Lois (E. B. Sheets, mjr.)— Vaudeville nnd |B> tiirts.- New Colonuc (M. Less, mgr.)—Vandevlllo anil pictures. SAvor, Majbstio. Fountain, Colonul, Ouss- cint, OiiPHBUK, Amkhicax, Mocimc, 1 oval, Palaob, Imp, Elk, Park, Garobx nnd Tnaiton- ium. pictures only. ssjRSSSjB , Ind—Sourwlns IE. B. Athln, mgr.) vaudovllle and plururcs. 1'iitNox-m, Ool-jn'ial nnd Abo, picture* only. Olynb OUbnival Oo. Is due here week of June 10. Biffin. 111.—Orand (W. B. Newman, mgr.) bill May 10-18 Included: Mutlo and Duty, IVtlto sisters, Joe Bannister nrvl company. In the dra- matic playlet, "The Witness;'' Bsron Llchter. tMrto'a Novelty Circus, with dogs, penlev and riSS 011 ^. ..Richard Kent nnd company presented The Osll of the Woods," 14-17, a pliy of Uio great Northwest, with Mr. K«nt as the sr»r. For 18-21 Mr. Kent iiresents "Jnst Plain Molly." Good business at the picture house*. Paris, III,—Shoaft's (l'rsnk Weaver nigr )— Vaudeville and pictures. Majbstio <A. Menkc, mgr.) — Vai<lcrlllc mid picture*. Jot —Picture* enly. Clnrkadale, Miss.—Cacum's (Slgnor Ca- cum, mgr.) motion pictures and vaudeville. Fea- ture lllraa: For May 14, "Goodness Gracious:" J 0 '.,. 1 , 8, l! nd S e u>Te " »°d "The Adventures of Kathlyo, No. 8 i" for 21. Cecilia Loftus. In "A B8ft.™-9SKf^ "» M - "The Daughters of Men." Bualnesi 1* the very beat. w MajbbtTo (Majestic Amusement Co.. ingra.)—Motion plctares sod song* report good ...? |rot J n ! ,0 .? k '*' *• I'^srk, grand opers, 'MwnleUo." by local amateurs, under the di- rection of Ctninbonl Glgaerr. May 18. 19. flarra's snd Niemann—Moving picture*. Tna Hallaek Stock Oo will open an indefinite engagement at me Park laay 25?