The New York Clipper (May 1914)

10 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. MAY 80 «i : TEE NEW YORK QJJPPER Founded In 1858. THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING CO. (UalUd) » noraiarta*. ALBERT I. BOBIE EDITORIAL AMD BOBIlfBtS MAKiOD. NEW TOBK, MAY SO, 1914. HcCREE'S SPEECH. Following le Junle McCree'o speech at the opening of tho Actors' Fair. ^ __ - "Friends, **Un and fcrotbers, there cornea a time In tho Uvea of all of as When King Pleasure and Queen- Joy, locked up in the vestibules of our hearts, are clamoring for freedom. When smiles are unshackled and allowed to run -wild, When good nature U given a free rein, and happiness, running until fce Js out of breath, brushes business cares asldo and catches up with us; he lm- bi j»cK xmriasa. Entered June 24. 1870. at the Post Offloe at mediately Introduces us to merriment; ha<p- Ntw "ork. n7i* as second class rastter. under pincss Is^aboy, and t nicrrimcnt, t a #rl; t •lit set ot March 8, " they 1870. Ailwrlliemcnls—12.80 per Inch, single column. AJferllMiueats set Willi bonier, 10 per ct. extra. SUBSCRIPTION. One year. Is •ilnnce, $4; six months, $2; three n'oiilliH, SI. CausUa oud foreign postilie extra, single eoiiles will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cctls. _ . Oar Terms are Cosh. TUB CLIPPER Is Issued ererr WEDNESDAT. The Forms Closing Promptly on Tuesday, at 10 A. H. rtease remit by express money order, check. P. O. order or registered letter. All cash enclosed «lih letter la at risk of cender. Atldrena All Cosniuaulcatlous to the: kew york'clipper, 47 Weat 28tl» Street, Sew York. Tel. 2274-Madlson. llcgiilertd Col/ls AiiJrMi, "ACTHOBin." THE WEBTEBH BUBEATJ of Tas Cui'i-SB la located at Room DOS. Ashlsnd Block, Chicago, Warren A. Patrick, manager and corrchi'Dii lout. Tus CurPHi eas bd obtained wholksilk and lETAii.. at our agents. Uaw's Hteanislllp AgciiL-j-, 17 Bites Street, Charing Cvoiffl ltoad, Ioudoii. W. O. England; Brentano's now* deirtt, 37 Atiiiuo <le l'Oncra l'aria, France; Manila book and Bta- tiouery Co.. 128 Eacolta, Manila, P. I.; Gordon & Hutch, 123 Pitt Street, Byduey, N. 8. W., Australia. NEW OFFICERS FOB WUITB BATS. The annual meeting of the White ltatn- Actors' Union will be hold June 18, In tho clubhouse. Big Chief Junle McCrcc will not be a candidate for re-election to office. President, vice president. Bucrctary-trcas- urer, twelve members of tlic Board of Di- rectors and five members of the Hoard el nrc the best sketch team in life's vaudeville, they nro •booked Bolid on tho circuit of lovo by the agency of good fellowship; they arc with us now, for vo are standing on tho brink of an eight day Joy. The call boy has shouted "overture," and tho curtain is about to rise on the Actors' Fair. "Tho carnival of fun is upon us and we are ready to receive it with outstretched arms. The red blood in our veins is dan- cing a tango to the musical rhythm of Joyous heart-beats. It is the time when age returns to youth and youth becomes more youtbfu.. From "the lnfnn..y of happiness let us nflver be weaned, ffhc good Lord sends good cheer to nil mankind, buMIe has sent us an extra helping for which we ate devoutly thankful. In conclusion I will say, with apologies to the Immortal Longfellow: '•Let those eight days be filled with laughter, Let the grouch that infests Broadway Fold up discontent and, like shadows, As silently fade away.'" . ■■& ••THE FOLLIES." The mrmbcrs of the Zlegfcld "Follies" left New York May 23, for Atlantic City, to open May 20, at the Apollo. Tho tour started under tiie guidance of A. L. Erlanger, i. Zlegfeld Jr., Pat Casey and Sam Harrison. Tho company IncludCB. Leon Errol, Gene Buck, David Stamper. Bert Williams, Ar- thur Dcagon, Ed. Wynn, George McKay, C. Morton Home, Herbert Clifton. J. Bernard DyMyn, Vera Mlchelena, Gertrude Vanderbllt. Louise Meyers, Stella Chatelaine, Cecilia Wright, Anna Pennington, Cora Tracy. Ulta THEY TELL ML . Tfcot J. Fred Hett fcaa at last been counted That Oos Edwards will Shortly sign with one of the big fellows. That Irving Berlin cleaned up with his new- war song at the Lambe' Gambol. That Atlantic City Is now one of the great- est song plugging towns. That Shapiro, Bernstein A Co., will move Into their new quarters about Juac 1. That the Author and Publishers Protective society will. In time, eliminate paying That L. Wolf Gilbert was a huge success oa tho Loew time. . .. That there are fewer song hits to-day than. ever before In song history. That (be Watcrson. Berlin & Snyder's new ofllces are the finest in the city. That "Kip Van Winkle" Is the biggest com- edy hit la years. That Chan. K. Harris? great war song, "Break the News to Mother," has again proved a big seller. That Leo Edwards has written another hit la 'HSierle." Some song. 27iof. Shapiro, Bernstein's new number, "In the Beautiful Sea," is a hit. , , That MorrlB Melville lost ten pounds last week. A CHAS. K. HARBIS HITf Every once in a while Chas. K. Harris, America's ballad king, hikes away to his family fireside and generally emerges with a song that sets the world talking. He did this little thing several weeks ago and came out of bis ttance with one of tho cleverest lyrics and most melodious melodies that has been heard In some time. The title of the song is called "When Did You Write Mother Last?" H'b a saying and byword of almost every living Individual, and if It don't hit the BUSINESS INDEX Gould Kay Laurcll Marie Baxter, Jean Ber- every living lnaivMuni, ana rfctt%^orle Bcvwly, Folly Bowman, Julian mark I'm. a bum predlcter. Ti nn ..i.u n I?.T»T1TP. nnRRR' Ileaublcn. May Carman, Fawn Conway, Margaret P-ana, Gladys Keldmau, Mabel Ferry, Mona Fitzgerald, Helen Fclsmau, Bessie Gross. Pearl Gabrlelle, Vonnie Hojt, Flo Hart, Freda Htrsb Hilda lllrsh. Ida Howe, Lolo Hilton, EDDIE DOEBB'S HOPE. Eddie Doerr, Harold Ilosslter's Eastern manager, Is holding his head high these days, and why not? Fddle says that his firm has one of the best catalogues In the history of the firm, and thinks this season will be the TWL'NTY-FIVB TEARS AGO. "The Ship That Carried Me Home" was published by Willis Woodward, and was one of the biggest alts of the day. COX AND BELLIN AT*IT AGAIN. Chas. Boy Cor and Betty BelUn have two more new ones that are bound to be heard from largely In the near future. This versa- tile team are still holding to their record of "Varictv," as you can imagine from the titles of the new ones. They are? viz: "I Left My 'Heart in Dixieland," and some novelty nunAer "Just Push Your Income Along." It will pay you Do keep your eyes on this comlngtoam, as their work is already in demand. Their latest number, "I Want a Bcgular Beau," Is going big at this time J. FRED HELF OUT. J. Fred Helf, who lias tried to "come back" has at last given up, and last week vacated his offices on Forty-cfth Street. It is rumored that Fred will embark in moving pictures. "ISLE D'AMOTJR'S" SUCCESSOR. "Beautiful Boses," one of the best high class ballads written in years, is rapidly gaining In popularity. Earl Carroll who wrote the lyrics, and Anatol Frledland. who supplied the music, say that It Is one of their best endeavors, and are boosting their num- ber la great shape. MATJHICE RITTEn QCITS HARRY" VON TILZER. Maurice Bitter, Western manager for Harry Von Tllzer, sent in his notice several weeks ago and Jumped on. to New York and signed up with the Broadway Music .Corp. JACK SIGNS UP. Jack Galvln, until recently connected with WU1 Von Tilzer, has Blgned with Steuben- board, at Coney Island, for the 8nmmcr. Jack Is laying awake nights thinking of his intended trip around the world. Something Tftaf Treed* Attention—The K. O. H. A HEW SONG. "That Cakewalk Parade," by Augusta Mc- Adams, Is one of the newest songs to make HlmHssmmCB set exceeding one Una a fcaitk will b* pabUshed, property elfltwl in this taSta at tee rata of 110 for one year (S3 lineal. A copy of Ths Nrw loss: Currn will be teat ttm to eact advertiser vhile the adrertUMmeat la raa* ASBESTOS CURTAIN* AND FIOTUBB BOOTHS 0. W. Trainer Mfs. Co., 7S*P«zl St. Bottom, If sat. CARNIVAL FROSTS AND SHOW BANNERS. 0. a Bimphrys Co., 918 Arch St, PUlAdalpkl*. Pa. CONFECTIONS. Baeekhelm Bros. A Eckstein, 345 Bo. Peoria It. Chicago- MUSICAL BELLS AND NOVELTIP^ Edwin B. Street, 29 Brook St., Hartferi, Oran. MUSICAL SPECIALTIES. J. O. Deafoa. 8800 N. Clark St. Chicago, IU. MUSICAL GLASSES. A Braaaelas, 1013 Napier Ave., Rlcartona Bin, N I. POPCORN MAM. FACTURERB. Boeckbeim Bra. A Eckstein, 34S So. Peoria St. Chicago. SCENERY AHD BCESHIO PAINTERS. 0. L. Story Scenic Co., SemerrlUe Station, Boa- ton, Mass. New Tork Studio. 1001 Times Bldg., N. Y. 0. Howard Tattle, 1203 Center St. Milwaukee, Wis. STEAMSHIP AHD RAILROAD TICKETS. Pail Tamil * Bon, 104 E. 14th St. H. Y. a •THEATRICAL GOODS. Boston Regalia Oo„ 887 Wash. St., Boston, kjbm THEATRICAL PROPERTIES. M. Walker. SOS W. Ssth It, New York. VENTRlLOtJlIST FIGURES. Ben Hobeon, 1080 Amsterdam Ave., K. I. Olty. I.oftua, Itu'by Lewis, Helen Moyer, Dorothy Newell, llessle Nelllgiin, Dorothy rarker.VIo- _, OI ' rL »UfclM s rtusutvaiu.-s. M Prageiv, Csssela ltaynliam, Vivian Bog- JDttM Oppenhein), professional manager for crs Jcai Russell, Lillian Bice, Margaret St Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., says that he will A sS'uer-Calhbuii al " ° JUH^ XH*£gL2&£& .? a ^ Trustees (two for one year and three for j^jj Kent, May Leslie^ Hasel Lewis, Gladys best the Harold ltossiter Company ever naa Its appearance In Melody Lane, cud Judging two years) are to be elected this year. Bal- loting closes four weekB from date of the general meeting. All nominations must be received by the Bccretary-tteasurcr before five o'clock Juno 17 so lunt they may be placed on the ballot sheet, as the ballot sheet must be hi the bands of the members en June 18. Tho following Is a uuotutlon from the ny- Laws with regard to elections: "A candidate for any office In the order or lodge must be a male member In full bcuollt nt the date of bis proposal and for at least blx months prior thereto, aud over twenty- one years of age. He nitiBt be a bonn fMo iictor, performer or entertainer In the nmuse- niout world, and pursue such as his principal means ot livelihood. He must not be en- gaged in the bU8lucs8 of manager, BUb-mnnn- ger, agent, or financlully interested with any person who is engaged in such business. "A candidate for any office must give Ms consent In writing, and be proposed In writ- ing by two members In full benefit No mem- ber shall bold more than one office at ono time, but tMs provision shall not prevent any officer lrom sewing the organization os an employee or' representative of the Board of Directors," 4 »> CLUBWOMEN SEE THEMSELVES AT 1IARLEM OPERA HOUSE. Hundreds of prominent clubwomen ■oclety workers for charity and the , attended performances afternoon and evening of May 5l at Keith's Harlem Opera House-, to \'seo themselves 'as - others' saw them"- at tho tinn'ual luncheon ot the National California Club, when Harry Swift, manager' of that theatre, with lilsjlim operator, caught them on parade on the.lawn and ut the tables In the.dliilng room of-the historic Clarcmont, fl'ues'dav, 10, and an hour later took another eerles.of groups of the charity workers, of the International Pure Milk and Food League. In tho Arrowhead Inn, where a floral breakfast was held, '_'''. •» The iilcturos afforded much amusement for the members ot both organizations as they raw 'themselves and friends promenading r.bout 4n their pretty gowna and hats: Box larties were made up by Dr. and Mrs. PImoa llaruch, Mra Thomas J. Vivian, president of the National California Club, end Mrs. Ed- ward W. 1 ■Hooka president of the Bftcrna- itlonol Pute MUk and Food League, and others had blocks of seats In tho orchestra and balconies. Both the interior and exterior views were remarkably clear for impromptu views, and Mrs. Clarence Burns and Mrs. Ralph Traut- innu, who are among the moat prominent of eon. the philanthropic society women In New Kna & Grccnberg have leased, the BoordV Eleanor 8t. Claire, Bettle Touralnne. Lil- lian Tnslimnn, Dal Vayne, Bose Wertz, Rena Warden, Edith Whitney, Marie Wallace, Samuel Cliadwick, John O'Neill, John Ryan, Roy Lewis, Jim James, Albert Falrbroltier, Richard Schellitt, II. Gillespie, H. Greenlaw, Addison Young, Harry Starratt, Charles Schmidt, Clarence Lutz. John Jendrik, Frank McDcrmott, H. Dunham, Ed. Traver, Henry Clnton. Clyde MacKlnley, Lottie Vernon, Frank R. iJnrllng, Joe Light, Arthur Rose, Mrs. Hughes, Kate Rcldy and others. The New York opening Is scheduled tor Monday, June 1, at the New Amsterdam Theatre. «■» ATLANTIC CITY NOTES. This Is carnival week. Dancing is the thing. At Steeplechase, the rules were loosened and tile tango and trot reign supreme. At Young's Old Ocean Pier Mrs. Lats will fit up a dance hall. The Million Doi'ar Pier dance will also be well patronized. ■ Zlcgfold's •Tollies" open June 2, at the Apollo, with a coterie of players that will make the boardwalkcrs sit up and attend. Ed. Lee Wrothe and the Ginger Girls are the big; noise In tbe burlesque line, with the Three rcrry Sisters a feature. Perhaps Nix- on's will remain a permanent burlesque stand. : -At-Keith's Garden Pier Theatre, the car- nival week bill includes: Gus Edwards' Kid Cabaret with Little George and Curio .Cuddles: Wilbur-Mack and Nella Walker, Paul Conchas, MUt Collins, the Big City Four, Frederics Slemons end company, loleen Sis- ters. . Pictures arc shown at the Virginia, the City Square, the Million Dollar Pier, ! At tho Steel Pier Vessella's Band remains : the big attraction. The. Old Vienna Cafe will be leased by some Boardwalk business men, and 1b expected to be renovated and improved, and open In June. . Annie Russell will bo at the Apollo, June 1-0. in "The Lady in the Case." Joan Sawyer and her company will bo tho attraction at the Apollo, June 8-13. to be followed, week of Juno IB, by "Step Lively," a new farce by Robert Baker and John Bmer- Summer eong, "On the Beautiful Sea." will be tlie greatest success he has ever known. Dave never worked harder in his life, and If efforts will count for anything he wUl win his bet THOSE WAR SONGS. What ore to Lecome of aJl the war If Pnesridtnt Wilton decides to cast off wolves. Many of the publishers who have Sut out this styic of song in preference to a ummer number, will be minus a few dollars. It's a gamble no matter which way you look at It and music publishers are some •gam- blers. GEORGE MEYERS' NEW SONG. Since connecting himself with the Leo Feist bouse, George* Meyers has spent same tuna In turning Into his puhllsner a song worthy of his name. His latest offering, entitled "The High Cost of Loving." Is without ques- tion one of the best melodies George has ever composed. Alfred Bryun In writing the lyrics, has struck a novel idea, and with this combination it's hard to sec why tbe Btvg won't be a cleaa-up. Manager Fntl KornbelaeT thinks he has another hit In tbe number, end Phil is some picker, believe me. AL, COOK LOOKING WISE. Met Al. Cook, professional manager for from Its reception at several of the local booses, should prove quite a big success. AND ST1X1 THEY COME. Tbe Eastern Music Company of Providence are putting out a new number, entitled "In tbe Shade of the Cocoanut Tree." Chas. L. Ruddy Is local manager, and he reports much progress. ROOST FOR L. WOLF GILBERT. L. Wolf Gilbert got a big boost In the Mar- cus Loew theatres, Tuesday night. May 10, when he and several of his singers appeared In the Avenue B, Herald, Circle and York- vllle Theatres hi one night They were ex- tensively billed and advertised, and made good In each house. JOE GOODWIN RELEASED. Phil Komhclser, general professional man- ager for Leo Foist announced last week that he had released Joe Goodwin from his con- tract MARION GHENT ENGLISH HAS NEW NUMBER? This versatile young woman, who has com- posed several high class standard songs, has lust completed a new number, called "Soul Unto Soul," that bears watching. MAURICE RICHMOND'S REMARKABLE SONG. . The Maurice Richmond Music Co., which has been In business but a few months, has one of the best music catalogues in the busi- ness. _ I happened to stroll Into their bcautl M. WJtmark & boas, one day lasi week, and* f u L. o£BceB i ^P^ El J < *? n 8 e , bul . ldlnB ' J °5 e Jff be ecems highly elated over tho fact that <*■* w «« k . an <l tc ^^ i P lace crowded with bis boss, Julius Wltm-trk,- has eeveral new Wll known vaudeville acts, endeavoring to txmgs that Al. thinks will turn out to be lefm the firms latest song .success,. He Was pippins. It was through Al.'s efforts that. Always Fooling Around." and Bl y Jeromes ^ln the Candle Light" proved such a success-. S™**}. 0 ^??**} 10 ^ J^f'i.'.'L'w *?£ ul number featurlhg this song than any number the firm has ever put oat - - BOBBY HEATH'S SUCCESSFUL SONG. Bobby Heath, who Is perhaps oae of the best boosters of. songs in the game; has asso- ciated hhrself with .the Maurice Richmond Music Company, and is featuring his latest song, called "What Do You Want with Me J" The song is already a hit in .Philadelphia, where Bobby la' playing a five Weeks' engage- ment with his song review. From there ne goes to Atlantic City, where he will also Boost the Richmond numbers. NEW MEMBER OF BUCKEYE MUSIC CO. The many friends of Charles Roy Cox, president of the Buckeye Music Pub. Co., of Columbus, 0., are enjoying free smokes at Mr. Cox's expense because of tbe fact that a new member was admitted to the firm on Rarrv Collins tho wiilrvLwnkr. nunn«>r of April 27. The new member Is Helen Mar- York, were much in evidence In tho groups, walk end of Chelsea Avenue Chelsea, and «,""nilv Pub Co threw a bomb lntc? the guerlte Cox. and the proud father announces to tho delight of their friends. At the re- will build an alrdome 12S feet square, to SS» D ifbllsh«s' contest at the Amerlcnn that h F *gntlag weight is eight pounds, aud fal KALMAR A PUCK'S GREAT NUMBER. 4 <CaUf6rnla," which one hears to much around town, is the latest song pot, out by that enterprising firm ot youngsters. Harry Puck thinks It wIH be the making of his firm, KALMAR A PUCK NIGHT AT BOULEVARD.. It was Kalma'r & Ruck night at Marcos Loow's Boulevard Theatre last Thursday night, when Harry Puck provided an unusual list of stars at tbe close of the show. Among the entertainers were: Eva Shirley. Dorothy Herman. Harry Victor, Harry Puck himself and a couple of big time stars, who took one night's dip In the small.time. The same pro- gram will be repeated at Loow's Avenue B Theatre Wednesday night SOME CUP WINNER. <iuest of the Clubwomen Mr. Swlf showed the picture three times dally for a week, In- cluding May L>7. 4 i » GERALD GRIFFIN COMING HOME. Edward Owlngs Townc sends us the fol- lowing: "I tavo Just received a letter from Gerald Griffin, doted May 11. In which be states that t.e Is concluding tbe season in Kngland, and will soon return to America. "Mr. Griffin has played my ono act com- edy, 'Other People's Money, for the last two seasons In England with rcmnrkalilo success. Ho is completely booked up for return dates Bi England for next season, but may play a tew weekR tho early part of the season In America 'before be returns. "George Richards Is playing the sketch in ■this country, undor the title of 'Easy Money,' and has, also, miide a great success in tho (same part that Mr. Griffin has been l'luylng in England. I Have engaged Mr. Richards to play tho samo rolo In this coun- try next season. • ♦ ■ > open bite In June. ««» ELKS MAY BUILD THEATRE. ■Regarding the proposed new theatre build- ing at the Nortftwest corner of Wood and Water Streets, Decatur, 111., Chas. G. Powers, who has the options on the property that would be Involved, announces that he was confident that Decatur would have a legiti- mate theatre tills year, but he did not know who would build it. On April 1 Mr. Powers secured an option on the property across the street from tho Powers Theatre, which In- cludes tbe three buildings, with a total frontage of clgbty-two feet on Water Street, and extending back to the alley 152 feet Mr. Powers' Idea in securing the options was to build a first class hotel oa that corner, but seven days later came the fire that de- stroyed tho entire Powers block. Naturally the plans for the new hotel were shifted to the other side of tbe street, a site equally as good ns tbe one on which he holds tho options being Immediately available on oc- rount ot tbe fire. The options were for three months and will not expire till June SO, so there is ample time In which to con- BCHNEPP GETS THE CHATTERTON. Word comcs_fr<.ni > Rlcomlngton I11.J to tho elder tbe proposition. It would be on excellent proposition for effect that Delmur V. Schncpp son o£ Mayor John Scuncpp, of Bprlngncld, has leased the (h.'ittcrtcn Opera House In BloomIngton, for (lie comlne year and will be sole manager. He was on the Cbntterton staff last season. J. B. MtCormlck will be treasurer. Mr. Sihnepp completed a deal about six i.eeks ago for the leasing of tho Powers' Opera House In Decatur, but hit plans toll through when that theatre was turned. <i » NEW BROADWAY THEATRE. Tho latest addition to tho theatres on Broadway, Now York City, la a popular- priced vaudeville houso at Elghty-flrBt Street, with a seating capacity of 2,700, Includ- ing 240 box scats. Iho lessees are tho Boulevard Amusement (unipnny, A. L. Shak- man, prceldont, tind A. II. Holstelii, treasurer. The house is under tho management of C. P. Blockhouse, formerly at the Columbia, St Wile. Tho house opened May 25. the Hlks," said Mr. I'.iwers. "if they eon Huuxtco the thing it will prove a great thing for thorn. They could have business rjoms below that would bring in a steady revenue, and they would have a permanent homo of In now for "I've Got the llumatls," two weeks eong publishers' contest at the American Theatre, and also on the American Roof, the evening of May 21, by having Harry Bishop, champion cup winner of song contests, sing Daly's terrific hit, "In the Heart of.the City That Has No Heart." It was a walkaway on both occasions for Harry Bishop by win- ning the two beautiful cups offered by Mar- cus Loew's American Theatre. By winning both these cups It only goes to show that "Heart of tbe City" is one of tbe greatest songs ever published, and will live for a long time. It Is a song that earns terrifflc ap- plause for ovcryono who uses it and per- formers should not overlook this big num- ber it they have a spot In their act for a ballad. • BUCKEYE BREEZES' Doe Baker writes in that he Is scoring the lit of his life with "Why Don't You Adrer- tiscT" It Doc couMn't put this number over, no one could. But Doc can. The famous Fourth Regiment Band, of Columbia, 0., will feature, en their Cbatauqua tour, tho two big Buckeye blra, vlt.: "Lonely Rose," by Normnn anl Earl McCuUough, and "I've Got the llumatls," by Carl Hummers. It is rumored that Miss EuBlman and Harvey Moure will accompany the bond on their t-air, and If so, these, two classv singers will de- light many music lovers with two numberj named above. Mr. UcCtillough, writer of "Lonely Rose," Is a member of the band. We have about 700 professional requests that the first thing she ever did was to sing the new Buckeye song success, "I Want, a Regular Beau." MORSE'S MUSINGS. Some "B's" that lave mad; musical his- tory—Bach, Beethoven, Berlin Ball, Bryan, Belcher, Bernstein and (ouchfj Blvlns. Take a tip and Join the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Office in Fulton Theatre Building. When the plays and books were "song- atized" why was "Dtmeged, Goods" over looked? What's become of all those "slide" singers? Billy Jerome saya he heard eight Boldlers declare with much vim and gusto at tlsm- mcrsteln's that "they were on their way to Mexico," and three weeks later thev were no further than the -Lincoln Square Theatre. It's getting atl the fashion for blr music buyers to write songs nowadays. The "moon" has been sadly neglected this season. no songs with, Do you notice there "props' Just nowf READY TO PILOT A SHOW. John i B. Fraser, who has had twenty years' experience through Europe, Africa and Asln, in piloting attractions. Is in New York, oiM-ii for propositions to route attractions tiinnigU the Orient. His headquarters arc at Tun Curna office. their own, in addition to the theatre. I am willing to help in any way I can. If they will go ahead with the proposition I will ■turn my options over to them. Tbe Flaw or Erlaneer company notified me Immediately after the fire that they would bold the book- ings for mo or for any one to wl'.ora I wlsh»d to giro them, which will bo quite an ad- vantage if tfio theatre Is buUt in time for nest season." « i » MADISON SQUARE ROOF. The Madison Square Roof Garden opens on May SO next with many additions audi im- provements. There is a new Roman dancing pavilion with floral decorations. Twenty star teams of renowned dancers will give exhibitions of new society dances, Mr. and Mrs. Elery Dlackstonc have been engaged for tbe season, also Ann Grqhn and Sydney Del- loo, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davison, Anuetto Garcia mid Arthur Ilusln. Raron Hess nnd Helen Wallace. Clarcnrr Lovejoy anil AHco Dcaue, Mr, aud Mrs, Alfred Springer, in advance of its release. Oh, what a winner this number is going to be I We had a hit In "Why Don't You Advertise?" but take it from us this Rumatis song Is going to sweep the country. Don't take cur word for it. iTjr It out! Watch Thh Cmptes. Marie Wright end Nora Barker"bavc team- ed up for vaudeville. Take our tip, and lust watch these glrlB "clean-up." What are they using? "Oh. Itutnfiti" for their feature, "Lonely Rose* fo close, We should worryl Overheard la tho private office: "Wiho'll we lay-off this week?" SOMETHING OF INTEREST. Talcy hnR the right idea. He knowa what a difficult task it la to put over "straight" song, so lie writes extreme novelties and com- edy Ideas. Ho doesn't have to pay acts. He has tbe songs that performers want and get them laughs and applause. "Beautiful Eggs" Is certainly an Innova- tion In Bong. It Is the cleverest and newest idea since "Billy." Such headline acts as Jack Norworth, Juliette Dlka, Adele Ritchie, Grace De-Mar, Harry Tlghe. Gertrude Mor- gan and many others are having wonderful success with "Beautiful Eggs." There are great possibilities in this song for costumes, and from indications burlesque managers will make It a feature number In their coming attractions. Watch "Beautiful Eggs" hatch. Y. O. 0. OPENS RESTAURANT. The formal opening of the new restaurant la tbe Vaudeville.Comedy Clubhouse was a pleasant occasion, with Frank Chance as the guest of honor. A great many guests en- Joyco. the excellent service and the show. The festivities were presided over by Gene Hughes, and James Morton was the an- nouncer. The restaurant Is now open to members, their friends and families. MUSIC COMPOSED ABD ARRANGED for any instrument or number ot lnstmnents. Bongs,Words and Music. 81 etc hes.etc. Bend stamp. OHAB. L. LEWIS, 4» Blonmond St, Clnolnnsa 6. ROYALTY AHD BOOK PLAYS. For Stock. Repertoire and for amateurs. ALL OF THE STANDARD BOOK PLAYS. Bole Agent for 160 Royalty Plays anu Western Agent for over 600. Send stamp for lists. A.UILOBENNETr,SO W, Randolph St, Chicago, IU. Great variety of high and low cats. Bronze Kid and aii other Leathers. Colored tops. All sizes, any bee] 3 CONTENTENT STORES. 511 Sixth Ave., near 31st St, 285 West 424 SU. near Times Sq 58 Third Ave, near 10th.St, Send for Illustrated Catalogue C. Hall Orders Carefully Filled. GLAD TEDDY'S BACK because he brought along something new; „'o thou and do likewise, xou'll And a river of bright new fun In MADISON'S BUDGET No. 15 PRICE, ONE DOLLAR Contents Include 12 dandy monologues, 8 acts for two males and 7 acts for male and female, (the real goods) 16 brand-new paro- dies, 3 great minstrel first parts, a side-split- ting tabloid farce, besides hundreds of original gags, sidcwslk bits, etc. MADISON'S BUDGET No. IS costs ONE DOLLAR per copy. Back Issnes out of print, except No. 14; price, $l.oo, or Budgets 14 and 16 together, t\fin. Note new address. JAHK8 MADISON. 1053 THIRD AVENUE.NE W YORK AT LIBERTY NELLIE KEMPTON ' Ingenues and Sonbrettea PERCY HILL Light Cemedian, Piano Player Both do Specialties. Stock or Rep. Address 303 W. GUGNAO 8T„ BATTLE CBKEK, MOB. AT LIBERTY June 3, for Permanent Stock and First-class Bep. General Business and Stage Mgr. Height, 6 ft 8; age, 88; weight lw. Also INGENUE and SOUBRETTE Age, 20; height & ft; weight, 120. SI. A. FRANOILLON, - Princess Theatre, fort Podge, la. LEARN TO ACT 8tag« Dancing, Etc tMs to D.tt In cTtrr ecUil» Buck, lie Skirt, Cbsnu Voik, Open, Pbcvtlatt . Siaglnt, VmdcTilk Acti, Skctthet, Actini Dnmitlc Art, Ete, r ENGAGEMENTS SECURED School Always Open. P.J. EI DOS, and TON OTHERS. MNoXa Sails at.CHICAOO.ILL. LEST TOO FORGET #119 A09 WE SAY II YET WnvaB LETER HEADS Contracts, Tickets, Envelopes, Free Samples, etc STAOE MONEY, 16c. Book or Herald (iota, 88c CROSS .£ a^affst CHICAGO AT LIBERTY PHILIP GRAY Account ot misrepresentation. Juveniles, Heavies, General Business Height * ft 10«; weight l* 0 ! experience, wardrobe and ability. Address OENKRAL DELIVERY, OKMULGEE, OKLA. WANTED WARNER DRAMATIC CO. Juvenile Man, Man for General Business. Sketch Team that play parts. Can use a few more band actors, Bpeclaltj people write. Name lowest Salary sore. Most loin at once. Piano Player wire. 0, H. WABNEB,WaBace, W. Va, WANTEMi All-noood Sketch Team can do singles and doubles and work In acts. Must be able to change for a week. State If you play piano. Wanted an all-around Comedian, write your lowest hi first letter. IpayR. B. HAMMOND MED. CO., ISO* W. Beth St. CLBVBLAMP. OHIO TABLOID PLAYS Manoscripla and Parts. New Catalogue ready. ROYAL MANUSCRIPT CO., aiO LyTlo Theatre Blag. Cincinnati. O. MUSICIANS WaWfflr-Kae^r^rby wire; Strond.nburg, Pa., May 2S; Newton, N. J. 29; Morristown. jb J„ M. JIESRY REUS, Band Director, FRANK A- BOBBINS CIRCUS.