The New York Clipper (May 1914)

May 30 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 9 CONTINUED ATTRACTIONS. TMM& BEE&W YORK CITY THKATRRS ASTOG—Raymond Hitchcock, tn 'Tho Beauty Shop, seventh, week. BOOTH—Olga Petrova, In "Pantliea," nlnttk *week, OOBT—Lauretta Taylor, In "Peg o' Mfr Heart" seventy-first and last week. CASINO—"High. Jinks," tnlrty-fourth week! nineteenth at this house. OOHBDY—"Kitty McKay," twentieth week. COHAN'S—"PotasU ft Porlmutter." tblrty- ninth ■week. BLTINGE—"The Yellow Ticket," eighteenth week. EMPIRE—Jotm Drew and Ethel Barrymore, ^^ In "A Scrap of Paper," third week. roOM-BIQHTH 8TREHT—"To-day," thir- ty-third week. GAIETY—"Seven Keys to Batdpate," thirty- fifth we ok ; seventh at this noose. HUDSON—"The Dummy," seventh week. KNICKERBOCKER—Julian Eltlnge, In "The (Crinoline Olrl," eleventh and laat LONGACRB—"A Pair of Sixes," eleventh week. LIBERTY—Margaret Anglln, In "Lady Win- dermere's Fan," eleventh week; sev- enth at this house. LITTLE—Grace George, in "The Truth" (re- vival), seventh and last week. .NEW AMSTERDAM—"Sari," nineteenth anl last week: seventh at this bouse. PLAYHOUSE—"The Things That Count," twenty-fourth week; twenty-second at this house. 8HDBHRT—"Madame Moselle." THIRTY-NINTH STREET—"Too Many Cooks," fourteenth week. WINTER GABDEN—.'The Whirl of the World," eighteenth week, closes 27. VAUDEVILLE AND MOTION PICTURES. Loiw'B Avbhub B, LOBW*B Geano STBFCr, lUuiLTON, LOKW'8 DELANCET StBEXT, PlASCA, FOUBTBBNTH STBZET, LOBW'S LINCOLN Equabe, Jetjebhon, Kbensv's Tniiin Avb- mis, Cm, Cbotona, McKiklbx Squabe. I'MOS SQUABS, LOBW'S THIBO AVENHB, AODF- BO.S, ElQHTI-BIXTH STBEHT, LOBW'S ObfBEUK, Loew'8 National, Nemo, Bivbbbiob, Loew's Gbeelt SQUiBE, Gotham, Harlem Opep.a House, Pboctob's One Hunobbd and Twny- ty-pifth Stbbet, Pboctob's Fiirr-iionTH SHEET, PROCTOn'S TWB!»TT-THIBO SlBBBr, NBW 10BK, ANU MlNElt'S PEOPLE'S. PRESENTING FEATURE FILMS. ALHHMBRA — "Neptune's Daughter," with Annette He-Hermann. BRONX—""Neptune's Daughter," with An- nette Kellermann. CRESCENT (Broklyn)—"Neptune's Daugh- ter," with Annette Kcncrmann CANDLER.—"Antony and Cleopatra," COLONIAL—"The Spoilers." IULTON—Webb's electrical pictures. GLOBE—"Neptune's Daughter," with An- nette Kellermann. HARRIS—"The Christian." LYRIC—"The Llne-Up. ' PROCTOR'S FIFTH AVENUE — "Tho Sea Wolf and "Brewster's Millions." REPUBLIC—"Protect Us." STRAND—"The Master Mind," with Edmund Breese. YITAOBAPH — "Captain Alvarez," "Wife Wanted" and 'The New Stenog- rapher." WEST END (Harlem)—"Les Mlserables." MOTION PICTURES ONLY. Cibcle, Unique, Savoi, Hebald Squasb, Broadway, Mount Mobbib, North Stab, Rsobnt, Washington, Yobkvlllk, Fabulx, Wbbeb's, West End, Pabk and Bijod. PALACE (miCBB F. BOO BBS, MOB.) Tbe heat had no terrors far the audience here Monday matinee. Long before the rise of the curtain a capacity crowd was In at- tendance, and the standing room sign had to be displayed. A new cooling system has seen Installed, which will make the house one of the coolest in town. Another iall star program Is being shown this week, with James and Bonnie Thornton in a feature position. To say that they re- ceived a cordial welcome would be potting it mildly. The audience gave them one of the largest receptions ever accorded a team in Ibis theatre. Their performance was simply a knockout. Jim's snappy talk and Bonnie's favorite song proved tremendous applause getters. Mercedes, assisted by Mile. Stantone, baffled everybody. The work of both Is spec- tacular In every detail, tbe young woman •laying selections transferred mentally to ler by Mercedes. The king of nuts, Bert Fltzglbbons, had everything lis own way. the audience taking kindly to him from the start. Bert has (hanged his repertoire somewhat. Including a dance Joke that should be entirely elimi- nated. His parodies are all fresh and up-to- the-minute, and brought him one of the hits «f the bill. Valerie Bergere ar * company, presenting let latest euccess. ' His Japanese Wife, were very successful. The sketch Is one of the best Mlsa Bergere has ever appeared In, and shows off her acting to good advantage. Her support was good In every detail. Vaudeville's tiniest headllner. Little Billy. sang and told funny stories to tbe delight or the large audience. His specialty is Interest- ing from start to finish, and Is always sure. K a good welcome. Billy li. Van and. the Beaumont Sisters. In the one-act musical comedy, "Props," bad little to complain at the way they were re- ceived. Billy's peculiar style of comedy caught ttretn In the right mood, end In conse- tuence hs walked away with a big bit. Stepp, Goodrich and King, offering their original Ideas in comedy and song, in an esrty position, cleaned up. Harry Stepp's work at the piano and nls-> his several songs were very successful. King's banjo playing featured, w4illc Goodrich's singing was areatly enjoyed. The El Itey Sisters, skatorial artists, Intro- ducing tango and turkey trotting on skates, sre without exception ttie cleverest pair of female skaters that has ever appeared, at this house. Both young women are artists In their line, and chow many steps that was entirely new here. The Trovllla Bros., Introducing their div- ing ecals In the closing position, easily held them seated until tbe conclusion of their ex- cellent performance. The Hearat-Sellg Weekly opened 1 , sad showed many Interesting events of the past week. Jaw, Colonial.—-The regular vaudeville - •f 1918-14 came to an end here Sunday rJght, May 24, and on Monday. 23, was In- augurated a short season, wfcerein feature >sb productions wBl constitute tbe entire Mil. This is the first time In the history of the Colonial that motion pictures nave formed the theatre's program. The feature irm for this entire week la William Funum. as Glenlster, In "Tbe Spoilers," from tho look by Rex Beach, and one of the Seng's scst outputs. The first showing of tbe Dim •n Monday attracted a very small ludlence. Academy of Music (Samuel '. Kings- ton, mgr.)—Amelia Bingham is seen here this week. In '"Me Climbers." supported by the stock company. She makes the last of the ■visiting stars to be seen here. Columbia (J. Herbert Mack, mgr.) — The ooutcn Crook this week. Trocaderos ■eat week. Olympic (8am Krauas, mgr.)—Jack But- ters Burleequers opened 23, for run. PROCTOR'S 125th STREET. (WM. A. MATTHEWS, MOB,), A balcony box was especially belli aside for tbe members of "Tbe Bug Club," twenty- two strong, sturdy "nuts," on Tuesday even- ing, Msy In. This three weeks old organisa- tion of "squlrreti and pleasure seekers," who nail from Harlem and the Bronx, Is making rapid strides towards something lasting In Its Infancy, and President Matthews looked 'as happy as a king" as he gaxed op at the "Bugs" from the stage wben he made his first announcement regarding the dancing competitor* for the three silver cups as prises. These "lance carnivals" have bo- come remarkably popular at this theatre, and the above evening was no exception as to their drawing power. One of the strongest eight act bills that has been witnessed here In msny weeks was on tap for tbe first three days of the week, °?V >i ^S.,l to A a *f' 18 - ■■ ll "Pelled "a va- riety bill" from the first curtate. Prince and Deerie, a clever couple of singers and laugh makers, with the woman as equal In the work as her eccentric come- dian partner, were "on" too earK- to reap beat results from the entirety of their offer- ing, but were a thorough nit before they finished. A clean entertaining don. Dora Pelletler was as strong and enter- tainer here as she ever baa been, with ,,¥. "'lection of songs, Impersonations of klne Ijwj, Eva Tanguay, and an extra one of a Bug to rhyme with the attendance up- stairs, and with her other possessions of a charming personality and form, a good voice and "real" wardrobe. The boy plant, who helps out on her encore for "Let Bygones Be By-genes," singing it in "high C* style, was worthy of three repeats this evening, but the "kid" Is straining and maybe raining a future fine voice. A quartette of "Madcaps." billed as tbe Four Xeloe Sisters, presented a very prr-tty, well executed series of duo and quadruple dunces, and with two attired as "boys" and the other couple retaining the skirts, snd making two changes, their offering wss a mighty fine and deservable success here. There is grace and charm about each of the girls, and they maintain that "love to work" air about tbem from start to finish. Following the "sisters" final bow, President- Manager Bug Matthews made a professional- like entrance and after a short clever "mono- logue" (that mlfjhf get by on the "eight per" day) on the dance contest, he gave up the full stage to Koch and King, novelty dancers, who offered a spiel and some Texas Tommy stepping that Just suited the audience. Ke- sult—Second prize. Boy Reynolds and Msy Williams, present- ing the hesitation and "one step." Mlsa Williams proved herself a very graceful mod- emite, but Hoy's early apparent nervousness queered their chances for one of the silver "steins," although they were going success- fully at the finish. Harlem's favorites, announced as the Dan- cing Cerettls, followed, and after a series of Texas steps were gone through It was evidenced by the applause that tbe Cerettls would claim first cup—and they did. Fox and Greenfield came next, in a grace- fully executed glide, but "played it" con- tinually and tired the folk. Mr. and Miss Zentner offered what was most modern in their hesitation and maxlxe. and were eaay third cup winners. Following the presentation of the prises' Manager Matthews felt that he just must talk a few more, so he told about Miss Mac, of the team of De Alma and Mae, who re- sumed the regular bill, winning tbe first prise of the Ladies Home Journal'* Beauty Contest a year ago. The folk were not dis- appointed. Miss Mao is a, truthfully speak- ing, dream of a girl, both "off" and r 'on." and with Mr. De Alma, their banjo playing added to the laurels they have been collect- ing in vaudeville In the past When one can go out and face that "spot" and the foot- lights with as little or no stake-op as Mlaa Mae does, why she's there, lad, she's there. Knf sed. The Leffel Trio of acrobats, on tbe trampo- lln bed, were a laughing success in their speedy, good, bounding comedy turn. Over the door on their back drop, In big, bold letters, read The Bug Club. It was a very "bug" night, and the three thousand, more or less, pounds of "nuts," led by "Capt. Bug" BUI Daly. "Lient, Bug" Bob Specht. and Pre*. "All Bug" Billy Matthews, adjourned to the clubrooms ia One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street, trans- acted business, and wben they got through putting away things In "Stocky Bug/* Billy Wagner's eats palace, he missed half of the "Infant Grand" piano, to say nothing of the "chairs in the parlor and the pictures that hung on the wall." Under New Acts tn this issue may be found reviews of Majeronl, Delmar and company, who presented 'Debt," a clever dramatic sketch: La Duke, Parke* and com- pany. In "The Minister's Wife," snd Cyril and Scott, an English singing and talking duo, Tod. UNION SQUARE* (BEN KAHW, MOB.) Business Is keeping up at the old stand here. A big house Monday matinee was first welcomed by a new orchestra, snd then by one of the best bills seen here so far. As a headllner Manager Kabn offered i big act of fourteen people, Lasky's Beauties. The act Is a mixture of comedy, singing and oddity. The principals were good, the men in particular. Mao Buscb, the Ingenue, was a little careless in her work. The chorus was made up of pretty girls. The act ia A1. Bert and Lottie Walton, carrying their own drop, representing a flower garden, offered a dandy singing and dancing act Both Wat- tons are very clever dancers. Bert Is a first class tumbler. They have pretty costumes and should have no trouble getting thne. Their burlesque tango waa indeed, fuony. "lying La Marra opened the MIL This act is one of the best of Its kind playing rande- ville. A man and woman doing all kinds of "stunts" on trapese. neck swings, foot holds,, neck holds, and end up with a breakaway trapexe with tbe girl swinging out over the audience. They have a good enough act for any bill. Mile. Sldonre, dancing act. (Set New Acts next week.) Edyenne Haines Is a female impersonator. Haines does very welt He has an excellent volee and a deceptive one, but Be hasn't much of a grrirsh- figure. BSi wardrobe la very good. Bert Sebader and company offer an act depicting the near woman, who Is supposed to bw tie boss of taw bouse; her hnabasriT Is a meek sort of a rasa, who stays home, takes care of the boose and mends the clothes, aad a son, wham tbe mother wants to marry off to a rich girl about town to satisfy a note held by tbe young lady. The act la silly, bat gets plenty of laugh* as there are a number of faney sltnatloas fa It Brown and Brown, n colored act. man and woman, do a good staging act with a little dancing. The girl wean some pretty dresses. but her partner should be more careful about fhs way ht looks, before going on. His dress suit needed pressing badly, aad bis silk bat was dented In front, which put a crimp tn a pretty lively act. Page and Carre*, two young meo. ha ■ talking and sirring act. ctlaVt go very wen. Material lacking. W*. s ■ I Fortr-foarth Street (Bern 8. k Lee fthubert. Inc. apt)-"The Mldolgat GJrr dsset* ttatarday night, May 23. HENDERSON'S. (I.EHUKI, Ht.AKKilAN, HOB.) At this Coney Island resort a bill of real as* was shown May 20. For tbe winners, honors were about cvea between Jack Wilson and his partner, and Smith. Cook and Marie Brandon. Jack Wilson, assisted (>y Franklyn Bade, wont over big. Wilson, If anything, waa better and funnier than ever, burlesquing the acts ahead of him, as only Wilson can do. Batle la a wonderful foil, and feeds) Wilson welL He sang well, bis itch baritone voice- winelog mucti agjptause. The act went over line. Smith, Cook aad Marie Brandon have an act that ts sorely a ear* for the blues, for they certainly can make the most morbid laugh. Jta> Cook, as a tramp, Ia In a class by himself, he works la an easy way and has a knark of putting the comedy over Just right. Smith works well, sings several songs and Joes a good eccentric dance. Mario Brandon Is a pretty, graceful toe dancer, she wears some striking dresses and looks well. The burlesque Apache dance of Cook and Brandon was a scream. Tbe aet opened big and finished bigger. It is most entertain- ing and pleasing. MaoRae and Clegg, a man and a pretty, shapely young lady, doing a bicycle act. Mlsa Clegg is aa clever a trick rider as seen around here In many a day. The eaay way she does her tricks ht remarkable HaaBao takes care of the comedy and, believe me,.he can handle bis tricks well also. They opened the bill and started It off right. Emily Darrell and Charlie Conway do a good act entitled "Behind tbe Scecen." It opens with the girl working to the leader of the orchestra. Her partner comes from tbe front of the house. On account of getting no dressing room they have to make up on the stage behind their trunks. They both blacken up and flnlsli with songs. The girl works on tbe style of a "nut" soubrette and Is immense. The act Is good and away from the other rehearsal acts. Harry Beretford presented an excellent sketch, entitled "Twenty Odd Tears," which offered fine opportunities for acting. Mr. Berestord Is clever, and he is supported by a good cast. Samaroff and Bonis gave a real novelty in dancing, acrobatic and a dog act Samar- off and Sonta did some good Russian dancing. The man tumbled a bit, but tbe big bit was tbe dogs, four of them, they were well trained and went through their many tricks without a hitch. Bobble Gordon*, a young lady with a figure of quality, gave fourteea reproduc- tions of famous statues, which were Interest- ing and beautifully given. Kdwin George, a juggler, who misses more tricks tban be accomplishes, and keep* up a continuous line of witty tslk, alco went big. George's work being different than the usual juggling acta, makes it more Interesting. Tx>u Lockett aad Jack WaldroD, two boya who know how to dance and wear clothes, were on second. Both boys sre painfully thin, and they wear short, tight fitting coats in one of their numbers, which make them look more so, but dancing is their middle name,. ML NEW BRIGHTON. (8ax urcKsa, nam.) The second week of the season was ush- ered in with a capacity audience at this boose Monday evening, and the general ver- dict was that the show was one of tbe best ever seen here. It 4s tbe Intention of Manager KcKee to supply bis patrons with only the bv.rt and latest novelties m vaudeville, and to spare no expense in making this bouse one of the £nett along the ocean-front. Kllxaoeth Murray, who gained much fame as a leader, la "High Jinks," made Ler first appearance here, and cleaned up with her en- tertaining singing specialty. Her "Dixie" song was perhaps ber best endeavor, the au- dience making her repeat the chorus several times. In a repertoire of modern dances Mao Murray and Clifton Webb demonstrated their method of up-to-date dancing, and that tho audience liked them was attested by the frequent outbursts of approval. James Edward "Jimmy" Brltt. in a mono- logue of recent battles had them going. Hie talk la bright and snapny and proved In- teresting from start to finish. The Act Beautiful, with posing de luxe, had a late spot on the bill, bat made them sit up and take notice with their excellent work. The act la one of the best of its klad appearing In vaudeville to-day, and ia always sure of plenty of applause, "The Green Beetle," Joseph Hart's latest offering, pleased greatly. The work of all prlnclpala waa meritorious and call* for much praise. The sketch held attention through- out and waa one of the features of the ex- cellent program. Kathleen Clifford had little to complain of in the hearty reception accorded her. Her friends were oat In force and gave their favorite mnctt applause. Her songs were carefully selected and put over as only Miss Clifford can. "Arcadia," with a company of some twenty, met with tbe same reception here aa Is al- ways accorded them. Principals and chorus worked hard and deserve modi credit for their handling of tbe different roles. The singing of all was also heartily enjoyed. Cooper and Robinson, capable colored co- medians, with gingery talk and some humor- ous singing, la number two position, were big favorites. "Melody Man" was their best song, and brought them Id good returns. Clara Ballerfnl, in her remarlnbie trapeze performance, although In tbe opening posi- tion, went a* good as anybody on the btIL Her singing and dancing add tone to her work, and she surprised everybody by ber versatility. Her work oa the traps 1h hair- raising and made tbem sit tip In astonish- ment with her daringness. Jack. s Hnmmerstoln's (William Ilammersteln, Tngr.)—Twenty-ooe acta constitute die «g offering at this theatre for the current weak. A good house waa ia attendance tbe opening performance. , Frank Carmen opened the ehow with an exceptionally good hoop roll- ing act: Lew Kemper offered "Ia U» Valley of the Moon," with colored slid**. Sly. Bestino offered selection* on the ao tcidton, "Tb* Harms Trio, aerobata, held tbe sudieace with a good routine of acro- tatic feats. Al. Woblman and Usuries Abra- ham* cleaned op with their piano and alaf- JngspertaJty. Emma Brands and her Arab* went over bhc Kuller and Stanley. In tbtlr talking and singing specialty, scored. Bake Dickin- son made his usual laughing kit Solly Lea certainly la a popular favorite on the Corner, and scored heavily. Allan Brooks and company offered a play- let, entitled "Curing Billy," which got over nicely. Anna CdandleT never appeared to> better advantage, aad made a decided hit. Billy McDermott kept the audience In the best of haaaor with as* tramp monologue. The Dolly Sisters snd Carlos Sebastian, In dances, were a big feature on tbe bill. Hoey snd Lee went over big. as did Qua Edwards' Octette. Princess Alia, in her oriental dance* was a big winner. The Henry Duo closed the bill. » West End (M. Smith. Bffr.) 1* alMed for the season. Hart is A Seamen's.—Closed for the see sdn. "MADAME MOSELLE" thwbert (Ralph Long, bus. mgr.)—Vo- doase MoieUe, a musical play la three acta, adapted from the French by Rdward A, Paul- ton. Music by I.udwlg Bnglander, Staged by George W. Ledsrer. Produced by Chase A Kveral on Saturday owning. May 23, with this cast: Gabriel Smudge Ualph Hen Mrs. Vane Joslo Introptdl Nina Diane d'Aubrcy Fred Corson Jack Henderson Bva Moselle. Octavla Broeka Harry Botaad Brneat Lsmbait Matthew Haliea Mostyn Kserasao William l'ruetta Betty Jessie Duncan Mortimer Boyal Chtter La Petit* Adele Helen* Novlta ACT I.—Oarden of Mrs. Vine's Villa la Ntw RocheU*. Afternoon. Act II.—Tb* Moselle Academy. Class Room sad Studio. act HL-rdara, Vaae'i Cardan en fete Bvenlng. Not by Hie widest stretch of Imagination can "Madame Moseli*'* he termed a Broad- way show, although Its cast Includes the names of several players who have been prominent 1b Broadway productions. The lines, which, ar* occasionally clever, reflect no credit upon the man who was largely re- sponsible for the American book of "Adele," not to mention that famous old success, "Ermlnte." Of humor there Is very little. Tbe music Is by Ludwlg Briglander, whose compositions have not been neard on tbe local stage for some thne. In tbe old Lcderer days at the Casino, Mr. Baglander's music was often tho savlog grace of the attractions there, but la the present Instance, bis music will not achieve great popularity. Tbero are, however, two very pretty songs. One 1* "Everybody Knows Madame Moselle." which has an attractive waits refrain, and "I'll Be There." Of plot, there Is but the slightest thread. Mrs. Vane, a rich widow, is about to take a second husband. The lucky candidate to Fred Corson, wbo Is much younger tban her. self. Mrs. Vane's daughter Nina, a young miss, who bad been educated In France, pay* her mother a visit and meets tiahrlel Smudge, who la ber mother's secretary. Nina mistake* the old man for her new fathcr-to-Do, and tbea proceeds to fall la love with Fred. Being anxious not to lose Fred's affoctloni, Nina U Bbtpped off to Madame Moselle's art scmooi. Fred follows her there. She soon hears that Fred Is her mother's lover and rtte parts with him. In tha Inst act, how- ever she gets him, with mother's couacnt. The rolo of Smudge wns, we believe, played on the road by Jefferson De Angells. If la easy to sea why he wonld not play It In New York. Tho role offer* no opportunity for comedy, and Ualph Hers, excellent comedian that he is. worked like a Trojan with little success. The fault Is not his, ft la his role. Diane d'Aubrey, who Is an French as her name, made a good Impression, despite tho fact that aho possesses s thin singing voice. Sbo made a pretty, charming and graceful Nlr.a. Jack Henderson was the Fred Corson. He ha* Improved greatly as actor and singer since we sow him last. He ts the poeaonsor of a good tenor voice, and the songs assigned him were wall rendered. As a dan-ccr ho also wor honors, Oclavia Broske, as Bva Moselle, has lust a mere chance to show her cleverness, tier voice, while rather weak la aweet. and sho scored heavily when she sung "Bverybody Knows Madame Moselle." In a dance, entitled "El Brute." staged bv Allan K. Foster, with music composed by' August Ktelnecke. Helens Novlta and Jack Henderson scored heavily. Mr. Henderson wears a Mexican costume and carries a team, ster's whip, which he cracked about Hiss No- ma's tare legs. The rest of her body I* covered wtth a tiger's skin. The old favorite. William Pructte, Is only conspicuous in one scene, and ban but oas song, "Constantinople." His singing of it brought it applause. The rest did what was expected of them In excellent manner. There are but eight chorus girls and so chorus men. The girts sre picked beauties, but their costumes, especial- ly the modern gowns, lacked taste. The scenery was pretty but not elaborate. "Madame sfosefte" Is the first production of the newly formed firm of Chsc* * Kvorsll. JCciorp. EIGHTY-FIRST STREET THEATRE (C, T. STOCKHODBK MOB.) Without the blowing of trumpet* this house began Its career on Monday night and, jdeepito the fact that the weather was stifling, every one of the 2,T00 seats (which Includes 210 box mats) was occupied, and even the standing room was at a premium. Tbe theatre Is located at the Honthrast corner of Broadway and Rlghty-flrst Street, and It Is one of the largest and most beauti- ful playhouses In the city. It Is perfect In every respect, and any kind of entertainment can be presented on Its stage. The present Sollcv is pictures, furnished exclusively by be Universal Film Co. Hii nets are also presented, furnished by tbe family depart- ment of the United Dooklug Offices. The acts are booked by the horse manager, C. P. Bteekhouse. a theatrical man of many years experience. There will be a change of pro- fram both in vaudeville and pictures every hnrsday. To Dave Wellington, the juggling come- dian, belongs the honor of being the first performer to appear on the stage of tho new theatre. Others on the Mil Included : Von Hampton and Josslyn, the Nine WTilte Hus- sars, Charles Dickson's comedy playlet. "A Suburban Msx-up." with Harry Cotnlre, Doro- thea Howard and Hale Noreroas in tbe cast; Marlon Ardlley snd "Motor Madness." The theatre has for opposttlori the two Fox theatre*, the UlverxMe snd the Rlvcrva at Broadway and Nlnety-slrth Street. King Baggot mado a speech, which wss loudly sppunded. _ The house staff I* aa follows: T. B. Mar- shall, box onVe: A. Btseoes, stage manager; 8. Henog. electrician: Bd. flhay, property- anee; Hnro Marks, musical director. Tbe balcony Is ten cents tn the afternoon and fifteen cents at night. Boxes twenty-fln* ceata, Tbe sight prices are aa follows: lis! cony, fifteen cents: front rows tn balcony, twenty-fits cent*; orchestra, tweaty-flve cents; boa**, fifty coats. ■ t ■ MaAleen •noa-re Roof.—MHdlaon fcprfire lloof Oarden will soon be opened tn the pub- lic, and there will again be open air dancing. A new floor has beea htid. snd Oure wilt bo sn enlarged orchestra under Pnff. BersjeTi There are to be several teams of professional dancers, among vrhonx are: Arme Grahn and L'drey Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davison, Arthur flesliv and Ancrte Garcia, n«ron Heas and Helen- Wallace, Clarence LovejOT and Arke Deenc, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Springer. Keith's Harlem Opera Heaa* (Barry rVwlft. mgr.)—This bouse offer* a loag list of vaodertna and tho latest of picture*. _. Brooklyn, IT. T.—Academy (F. 0. Ed- sall. mgr.) concerts, musreat entertainments, lectures, etc. Acorn EngUah Opera Co. sbf* Oi'ruxuM (Benedict Bta*t, mgr.) — B1U week of 20, May carnival: Chester King- aton, Montr tod Dot, Thee* CoHeglans. Bum* and Fulton, Hwor and Mack. Mr. a«d Mrs. Carter De HaTon, LrtpsJg, Annul Brother*, Bella Story, BnuBeu Devoy and company, Gould and Aiblyn, and Sylvia Loyal and her Pierrot, . Da Kami (I. Flugeuaan, mgr.)—Tho latest fcaturo pictures. BcanwiCK (William Mosaud. nvrr.i—The Bushwlck Prayers present "Hbenandoah" this week. Combdt (Wm. Fox, mgr.)—Pictures and vaudeville. Follt (Wm. Fox, mgr.) —Pictures and vaudeville. ltorAL (Marcus Loow, mgr.)—Photoplays and vaudeville. Firm Avbnub (M. II. Saza, mar.)—Mo- tion pictures and vaudeville, Uboadway (Leo C. Teller, mgr.)—David Wsrfleia; tn "The Auctioneer," tlla week. JONBB (M. T. Jones, mgr.) — Vaudeville and pictures. .„ LrnsBTT (John A. Zero, mgr.)—The latent fAP. photoplays and va-idnvllle. For 28-2T: "A Modern Match." Adair and Adair, three to ail. For 28-30: Lucky and Yoat, Hellion'* bears, three to fill. OxroxD (Geo. J. Weiss, mgr.)—The latest photoplays and vaudeville. Lindbn (A. H. Schwarts. mgr.)—me lat- est photoplays and vaudeville. Columbia (A. Slchel, mgr.)—Vaudeville and moving pictures. Dill 20-27: Norman Bros, and D e Silvia, "Rival Detective*," l'v.i Westcott, Mardo and Hunter, Don Carney, and Rell and Caron. For 28-80: Ileiinott and Harris, "A Modern Match," Do Lisle and Vernon, Gordon and Murphy, Baby Vio- let, one to fill. Gbbbnfoint (Lew Parker, mgr.)—Tb* lat- est photoplays. Gavhty (William Wollfolk, mgr.)—Vaude- vlllo and pictures. Cbbhcbnt (Al. Trahern, mgr.)—Photoplay of "Neptur.e's Daughter," with Annette Kel- lormann, this week. Warwick (Ambrose Miller, mgr.)— Vaude- ville and photoplays. DunfiBMi.—The latest photoplays. Iluoii (George Scheuck, mgr.)—Loew's vaudeville changed twice weekly, also the latest photoplays. Bill 2C-27! Duw and Dow, Luba Mcroff, Jordoa and Dougherty, Llda iMc.Mlllan and company, Fields llros., one ' > fill. For 2R-80: Illack and White. Bva Prnuf, "The Fighter and tho Hoss," Murray Hon- uett. the Valdos. two to fill, iiai.hky (M. II. Saxe, mgr.)—dtlntattiro musical comedies, together with vaudeville and the latest pliotnplnys. riniiKiiuii (Win. Fox .mgr.)—Vaudeville ami tbe latest photoplays. Tbo program Is changed twice weekly. Fulton (A, M. Lighten, mgr,)—Vaudeville changed twice weekly Is drnwlug capacity houses. Bill 2S-27: Rockwell and Wood, Mrs. Louis James and company, Cabaret Trio, Three Shelvcy Roys, two to fill, For 28-UO: Sam Harris, Three Keltous, John B. Hymcr and company, Rurtln, Hnlin and Cantwell, Doolcy and Bvolyn, one* to (111. BintBtBT (Win, SUecily. mgr.)—Loew's vaudeville continues to big nouses. The pro- gram Is changed twice weekly. Rill 2.VJ7 : Gordon and Murrpby, Fred lfauiil and com- pany, Ilynn and Richfield. ITrank Rogers, the Valdos two to fill. For 2R-.10: Hough House Kids, Ryan and Richfield. Witt's Melody Lano Girls, Threo Shelvcy Boys, three to fill. Obano (Louise llarr. mgr.)—Tho Grand Opera House Stock Co., In "Tht Divorce Question." this week. Stab (M. J. Joyce, mgr.)—Closed for tho season. KjirinE (J. H. Ciirtln. mgr.)—Vanity Fair tlHs week. Casino (Chas. Daniels, mgr.)—Closed for the season, SAN FRANCISCO. (■ysetsl dtesaitHi (a Tub Nbw Toss CurrBB.i Cor.usfiiiA.— Monday (matinee), May 2S. the photoplay of ''Neptune's Daughter,' 1 known as tho Annetto Kullennann pictures. Comt.— Sunday, 24, third and last week of "Passing Show of 11118." Oaibty. —Sunday, 24, "The Isle of Blng Hong," with Frances Cameron. Walter ljurr- rence, Al. Sbean, Louise Ortli. William Louis, and a large chorus: This show waa to have opened 18, but for some unexplained easiso It did not, and the house was ''dark" all tbe AiCAlAB.—•Monday, 20, Wllmrd Mack and Marjorle Raaibsau, supported by the stock company of the house, ki Mack a now play, and for tbe first time on any stage, "Miracle Mary." Obpksjvk. — BUI opening Sunday (mati- nee), M: Bessie Wvnn, Robert T. Haines and company, Uou Wntttiers, Al, Sbayne and company the Aerial Lloyds, Oterlta. assisted by Big. Matlss Torrlon, Henrietta De Serrls and company, Horsco Wright and Itene Die- trich. Lillian Shaw, and Daylight motion pic- tures. Burasas. —• Bill opening Sunday (mati- nee), 24. Berry snd llerry. Whlttler's "Rare- foot Boy," David Witlt.va and company, Mor- I'lssy and Hsckett. Seven 1'lvchlnnls Troupe, Matilda and Elvlru. and feature (lima Pantaokm'. —.Sunday (matinee), 241 The llAlklBgn, Tracey, OovU find Tracey, Toreat and Fl*r D'Allsa. Frido and Lewis, Bob Al- bright, and Sunlight pictures. KOTOS. At tub places named for week of 17, the following photoplays tvers shown: At tbo Tlvotl Opera Houdi. '<Claasmatei" and "American Invasion of Vera Cruz." At the Imperial. "The Heart of Midlothian." At Iho l'ortcrla Theatre. 'The Battlo of the Hexes." Thomas Koan. tho Irish tenor, concerttsed at the c'ort Sunday afternoon. 24. FnmiKHic W. Tnosn-HUN, tlio creator of tbe Hippodrome In New York, as also of Luna Park, has lost his concession on tbo 1UI6 fair grounds In consequence of an attachment levied on tho property already completed and a few arrearages with the di- rectors of the exposition. It is greatly to bo regretted that such Is the case, although Thompson hopes to be able to make arrange- ments to finance his proposition and coma to terms with tbo exposition managers. At J'resent "Toyland," Thompson's concession, s lb the hui'ds of a party placed there lu charge by the director of concessions for the fair, bat what tbe Ural outcome is unknown at this time. In a setting of rolling mountain ridges, shtsMaerlng cloud billows, tall, straight trr-ci snd wonderfully colored foliage, "flbnnkun- tala," a poetic drama written In India some. fifteen centuries ago and retrieved from the Sanscrit, was produced oa the top of Mount Tamslpals (which Is directly opposite San Francisco, on tbe Marin County shores), on Sunday afternoon of 17, a mountain ptsy staged where Its scenes might bave been en- acted. Five thousand enthusiastic lovers of nature and of His drsoia wonded their way over two miles of mountain trail, and saemed to heartily enjoy the performance as well aa tbe trip. The may Is In six scones, and the sctfon takes place In the Himalaya Moun- tains. ♦ ■» DOING FINB PRESS WORK. During the susrnce In Boston of William Raymond Sill, press representative for the Palace, New Turk, the work has bean doae by bis secretary, Krelyn Bloom. Miss Bloom's work In the press bureau has won for ber warm words of praise, not only from Man- ager Elmer F. Rogers, but also from the vaudeville editors, who receive- her well writ- ten, to the point copy concerning tbe pro- gram offered at the Palace. <»» FLOYD AND DIEnilAUEn. Floyd W. Stakes and Charles Bltrbauer have Joined hands In partnership, and will do a general vaudeville booking business. H. T. Mathews, formerly of B. A. Knife** office, will bo tbo "booker.'' •■■?''