The New York Clipper (October 1914)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. October ■•r-s&yyttc & a&sGeacG QS^ Sept. 10. There la still an admirable disposition on the l>;»ft or our uinnuycis to brace up. The- atre after theatre re-opens. Not In ail cases, 1 am afraid, iiare tue results becu satis- factory, but that is due rather to the plays selected than to the temper of the public, wMcb, as the good new a comes In from da; to day, is more and more of a disposition to be amused. Aa for the music halls, tney are doing well enough in some cases, badly in others. There is no doubt that most artists L'imk tlicy are being soaked by tue Ufty per lent, compact. Tney think that half and halt of tho receipts allocates too much to managerial salaries and too little to artists' bulunca. Still, after the big powwow be- tween the Federation and the managers It was agreed that the lllty-Cfty basis should be employed awhile longer. The managers lor the most part, declare that they cannot and will not try to carry on business on other terms. A deplorable closing of the week Is that of the Shaftesbury Theatre, where "The Cinema Star" comes to an end to-night, it lias been played rather more tlian a hundred times, but the audiences wilted a good deal when the war began, so Kobert L'ourtneldgc decided to close the theatre, which he will let rather than commit himself to a new production at this Juncture; meanwhile, he ■will take "The Cinema Star." with hlB com- ilete company, on a tour of the big provin- cial cities beginning next Monday. Dorothy Ward, Cecily Courtneldge, Jack Hulbert, Laurie de fcrece and Horry Welchinan go ■with him. Courtneldge, who knows the road better than most men, having been an actor iiud a provincial manager for years, is travel- ing with the company blmsclf. He may meet with a little feeling la respect of the Uer- iiian origin—"Die Klne-Kounlgen," but his personal popularity end the excellence of bis slow will doubticBS overcome this. "Seven Keys to Baldpate" was produced ty Charles Hawtrey at the Apollo Theatre on Saturday night. Hawtrey played Magec, excellently. The popular reception of the play was most friendly, and the critical Loticcs are good. "Young Wisdom" was produced at the Maynouw, by Cyril Mauae, on Thursday tigut. xue parts of the two sisters, played i» aNcw iork by Mabel and ltdlth Tuliatero, tie Jieie played by Cyril Maudes daughter ^ungery, ana Madge TltheradBe, •iortet-Me-Not," tho play which Qcnelveve Ward ciu, year in year out, has been written iii' by ricaevlck Fenn, and was produced at 1.10 lalttle Theatre, on Wednesday. Miriam irfjwes, us Stephanie de Mohrlvart, deepens U« Impression taut she Is one of the young lie tresses of tho day most to be recaoneu wita. Uen Webster is excellent In W. 11. \ union's old part of 8lr Horace Welby. Miss Ward is still alive, a handsome old woman, often seen at the theatres. I'avlowa, who has been on a tour of tho provinces, has hod a tremendous welcome, first the audience shouted Itself hoarse ■..welcoming tho ltusslan, and did so again In acclamation of the artist. She Is an- nounced to make her first appearance in London at a big lieneilt performance, which ltobert Courtneldge has arranged tor the Allies Baso Hospital, in due course she goes to the Palace again. ltusslan ballot was installed at the Coli- seum again on Monday—tho Kosloffs and Boldlna, In "Fleuri d'Orange." There was a thrilling Incident at the Urst performance. Uoldlna's wig caught tire, but the names ware promptly extinguished by Theodore KosloS. At the London Opera House, on Thursday, Seymour Hicks and Charles Cochran pro- duced "England Expects," by Mr. Hicks and Edward Knoblauch. It Is an effective mili- tary melodrama, which fits the occasion, but Is not otherwise remarkable. Mr, Ulcus plays the hero. «._,., .... One of our playful critics suggests • a Teutonic pantomime for Christmas—'Jiooty aud tho Beast.'" „_ _. _ , Sir George Alexander opens tho St James Theatre to-night, with "Those .That Eat in Judgment," by "Michael Onuc," who is the wife of J. T. Qreen, tho dramatic critic. Sir Herbert Tree is sending comfortable checks to the various funds, as the result of his half price revival of "Drake." Evle Green's husband Is tho Naval Lieu- tenant Arbuthnot, who distinguished himself in tho Helloeolond sea tight. Tom Miller, whom every American artist visiting London knew, Urst as acting man- ager of the Palace, then of the Hippodrome, Las Joined the Twelfth La-icera. .Leonard Boyne Bwears he will not be put rtt the road by the war. He begins his third tour with "General John Began" on Monday. Junotto Steer believes that In her play, •The Sphinx," which sho will shortly pro- duco at the Court Theatre, «hc has struck s theme never dealt with by a dramatlBt. Fred l\rry and Julia Nellaon in ay do a Benson ■t the Strand In ths FaU, Daly's Theatre rt-opeus on Oct. IT, with a re- vival of "A Country Girl," in which Gertie Mil- lar will appear. Monte Tejie has volunteered a patriotic sons. "YouTkIui and Country Want You," by Paul Iiuucni, to the ISnpIre program, Florence Haydon, a one old actress, commemo- rated her birthday, and tha fifty-fourth anniver- sary of her first appearance on the London stage, on Sunday. Jean Valller. of the Parts own, is singing •The Marseillaise" at the Alhambra. Louis N. Parker sailed for New York Olty to- day, to produce "David CosperllcW." . , Wllhelm Gang la dead—in bis eiebty-first year. He was born In Moycas, but came to England when be was fifteen, was naturalised ages ago. and was a Londoner tram the crown of his dear, carefully wlgged old hea 1 to hla feet. He was a great Freemason, and organiser of tun dlstln- fulshed dramatic lodge—Drury Lano — wblch Kitchener helped to found. Cans celebrated tils sixty years' association with English music lu great style, and soou after wrote a book of mem- ories. He wus Jenny Llnd'a accompanist, but specially acted In that capacity for Adellna Paul, who rarely sang without htm at the piano. and with whom he hail a life long, close Intimacy. Gans's concerts were Important functions, aud he wroto some clionnlug music, notably "The Night- ingale's Mil" and "Sing Sweet Bird." Paul Murray, once Stoll's secretary, thereafter with the Variety Controlling Co., as booking manager, then an agent. Is now a soldier. "Should a Woman XVII l" bas encouraged the Rev. A. J. Walilron, vicar of Buxton, to write another sex-playlet. "What Would You Dot" It is no good. An old man, on bis return to Eng- ls»d from America, Buds that his son bas seduced a girl. Suicide or marriage Is the alternative which the clergyman force* on bis hero. Mar- riage Is selected? "It's a Long, Long Way to Tippcrary" Is the song now beard from end to end of England and farther. The troops slmut it golug Into action. Not a mm-lc hall progr.nu Is without It In some form. It was written two years ago by Jack Judge, the comic singer, and everywhere declined. Florrlo ford, the well I town singer of chorus songs, at lost made It popular. Robert Caetlcton, the bright young actor man- ager, who died of heart disease on Sunday, was s member of (be liar, anil a successful gentleman eckey. Ills father was chief Justice of Jamaica. Is widow. Isabel Rochester, Is s popular aetreM, Tbe KUIott Savoa-is are b.ird hit by the wsr. They hare Just returned from a successful tour sf Australia, and should have proceeded to the •onttnent, where they lial many engagements. Terry snd Lambert now exploit In their act a healthy looking young cricketer, who stays st home to guard the girls rather man enlist. Sherek. the agent, explains that be bas been a naturalised Englishman ten years. He bears an extraordinary likenes to the Kslser. Of three sons, two arc In the British army. The thirl waa vlaltlng relatives In Germany at the time of the wsr snd was compelled to serve there. • Thomas Hsrgresvea, a North country bander snd real estate man. who had lately Interested himself greatly in vaudeville houses, la dead. Monslegnor Benson, formerly nn English, now a most distinguished Catholic, clergyman ami novelist, has written a poem, "Joan of Arc'a Ap- peal to tbe British Nation," which wll be recited at the Victoria Theatre next week. The Four Aaeots, a One team of step dancers, ore on their wsy to Australia. Nells Webb Boys she expects "Your Dear Old Dad Was Irish" to be tho success of her forth- coming American four. Wlllard, the "msn who grows." has given his salary, from the Victoria Music Hall last week, to tbe Prince of Wales' War Fund. Chlrgwla. the "White Eyed Musical Kjfflr," THE I CLIPPER RED BOOK AND DATE BOOK FOR 19141915 It contains ths names and addresses of Managers, Vaudeville and Dramatic Agents In New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Canada; Mnslc Publishers; Theatrical Clubs and Societies; Moving Picture Firms, and other Information. Sent only on receipt of 2c. stamp, accom- panied by ■ coupon cat (ram THB NEW YORK CLIPPER Pavilion, Glasgow; Scott sad Whaley. Palace. Walthamatowe; tbe Orest Wlltsrd, Footh London: Nells Webb. Palace, Manchester; Friend snd Downing. Hippodrome, Boseombe; Carlisle sod Wellmon, Alhambra. Bradford; Two Bobs. Al- hambra, Glasgow; Maui Tiffany, Empire. Brad- ford; Bailor, and Ashley. Empire, Cardiff: Horace Ooldln. Umpire, Liverpool; Ml Hawthorne, Em- pire. New Cross: Le Pebt Cabaret, Empire, New Cross; Anns Dorothy, Empire, Nottingham; Mio- sis, Empire, Stratford; Onniolla ard Eddie. Em- pire, 8tmtford; Ella Shields, Empire, Kit burn ; May Moore Dupres, Palace. Hammersmith; the Harmony Four, Grand. Clapham; Terry and Lam- bert, Empire. Sunderland; Ilaymao and Franklin, Palace, P.aat Ham. COT OUT AND Bend this Coupon and 2c stamp for a copy of THE CLIPPER RED BOOK AMD DATS BOOK (For 1814-1916) To THE MEW TORK CLIPPER 47 West iiSth Street. New York Sir Herbert Tree Is beading a movement to form companies to entertain convalescent soldiers snd Bailors. Major-General Sir Neilllo Marreadr, who has so distinguished himself In the war, is a son of Macready the actor, born to a retj old father. Vaudeville. ASTBtnt A. Moadim writes: "Jos. A. Col. Tin's big srecticolar tabloid. The Two Mas- querade™,' which has been in rehearsal for the past two weeks, opened the season Sept. 24 at tbe Family, JJlxon, III., opening In Chicago Sept. 27, then South over the Infr-State and U. B. 0. time. This Is the largest and most pretentions tabloid ever launched by this arm, and will pot belle the announcement that it Is the f 10,000 production of tabloid. Wm. Irors Is'to be featured In tbe Count de Bordeanx. Msyme Galvln has written some catchy mnslc snd lyrics. Tbe big spectacular finale In tbe Urst act of an crean liner sinking In mid-ocean, wl'h all the scenic and electrical effects. Is a new depsrtore for a tabloid, and tbe blg^et scene ever at- tempted In tils branch of tbe business." THE GREATEST NOVELTY COMEDY SONC WRITTEN IN YEARS FOR MALE OR FEMALE THE H Y Ao LL A FINGERZPI SEVERAL COMEDY VERSES BY VINCENT BRYAN. VERY FUNNY NOT ; ANOTHER NOVELTY-SONG LIKE THIS ONE IN THE COUNTRY KNEW HIM WHEN HE WAS ALL RIGHT DOUBLES FOR MALE AND FEMALE, TWO GIRLS OR TWO. MEN A ' LAUGH IN EVERY 1 LINE.. . -A -POSITIVE CINCH WHAT THE CLEVEREST IDEA FOR A SINGLE OR A DOUBLE YOU COULD POSSIBLY GET FOR YOUR ACT WONDERFUL LOVE w A SCORE OF EXTRA ^ATCH LINES HUT ULD BE ONE OF THOSE MELODIOUS SONGS THAT GETS THE AUDIENCE DON'T GO AWAY ALREADY VERY POPULAR : . IN NEW YORK THE BEST DESCRIPTIVE BALLAD ON THE MARKET. GOING BETTER THAN EVER THE SONG ?,"<£ MY HEART AWAY THE STANDARD BALLAD OF THE COUNTRY LAST NIGHT WAS WORLD NOW IS THE TIME TO PUT IT IN YOUR ACT. PUBLISHED IN. 5 KEYS, ALSO BASS SOLO HARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., 125 WEST 43d STREET, NEW YORK C ITY CND OPERA HOUSE BLDG. AL. BfclLEN, Manager. CHICAGO OFFICE: lias i weakness for homing pigeons. Ills peta brought lilni Into a short, alinrp cundlct with Hid police the other day. Oswald Stoli bas associated a number of Bel- 5Ian artists lu London In s scheme to give Sun- ay conceits at the London Oultseuin for tbe succor of Belgian refugees. Melville Gideon and Oscar Schwarts are ap- pearing together In a characteristic act at tbe Oxford Horlc Unll. Harry Ilrown, the colored comedian, Is featured at the I/Jiiikn Pavilion Ibis week. Oaby Dealjs should base Joined tbe cast of "The Passing Show" at the Palace Theatre on Monday, In succession to Elsie Janla. but one did not appear. It Is an open secret that Osby hsa utter appreciated tbe Idea of following alias Jants, whose success has been retnarksble. More- over, she did not taki kindly to tbs Idea of a sslsry reduced on account of the war. On tbe part of tbe Palace, It la strenuously denied tbat either of thine difficulties was Insurmountable. The explanation there was that Gaby's smart frocks were locked up in Parla. In tbat esse they bare been set free meanwhile, for Gaby's ap- pearance is now promised, a sure tblng for Mon- day. As a stop gap Gwendolen Qrogden. from the Gaiety, waa added to tbe rerne. In a clever hiTlesque of musical comely, by Herman Plnct. Hartley Carrlck and Arthur Wlmperes. entitled "The Slosh Girl." In this Arthur Pliyfair Is in- valuable. James Sloart, formerly a government official in South Africa, said to lie the Quest avallublc authority, has taken In band the local color of "iMarctxna," tbe Zulu play which Oscar Aache Is rehearsing at the Globe Theatre, snd promises. with tbe aid of Imported natives snd his huge collection of curios, some most reanrkable pictures of Zulu life and ceremonial—such, for instance, «> "smelling for murder." Should tbe murderer In such a case be "smelled," his fate is to be throttled blatantly by one of hla Jurors. Then a meal will be esten oa the stsge, of mest served on a wooden platter, slashed with an assegai. and washed down with a thick, purplish beer from a clay Jar. Laorette Taylor la playing at Windsor, the Ti onies ilJe home of our Royal family, with her lusband. Hartley Manners, woo was reminding mo the other dsy tbat It is fifteen yearn sine* he left London to settle in America, alios Taylor si.rs bar first visit to London bas lost been "• Joy." Sbe owns op to sane Irish blood, but er.'ii: "1 don't think that msttera ones to Pes, for when yon Jost think a part all tbe time yon must play it naturally." A well known actress summed op Miss Taylor. She says that st tbe irbearsal ther want te atop and lmimlslvely say "yon darling I" Boms locations for Monday next are: Tbe Clovelly Girls, Grand Theatre, Bolton; Wilson and Waring, Palace Theatre, Old bam; Jen La- tons, Surrey Theatre London; Chung Ling 800, Notes from W. J. Mansfield Shows.—We have bad a very successful season under canvas, an.'. are now plarlng through Illinois to a tine busi- ness. Jim League, Irish comedian, Joined this show Sept. 7. Roster: W. J. Mansfield, manager; Lillian Melvln, singing snd dancing soubrctte; Roy Schartle, black face comedian; Jim League, I'lah comedian; Lilly Melvln, pianist; Little Dab; Melvln, child songs; Mansfield's troupe of trained dogs and motion pictures. We close our tent sea- son at Obebaose Sept. 19, then go Into opera bouses. Mascot, "tbe best edecated horse In the world," baa Just arrived from Knrope, after being In the heat of tbs war there, escaping from Bel- glum to Kugland. Mr. Magulre succeeded lu get- ting special pennlalon and permit to ship him to tbe United Btstes, as they sre taking all horses obtainable for war purposes. This attraction srlll be handled by Pat Oasej-. Wilsibu Uirs-Aia writes: "Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Mayfalr, a baby boy, SepL 18, at Detroit, Mich. iEbuit Mbuosi goes on the Losw Western time. Rtcnian CUrls iNO LUT-na Williams will soon quit vaudeville. Bilub Oeajhp Is sppesrlog week of Sept. 21, at McVicker's Theatre. Chicago, In a comedy •.kit. entitled "Fired from TsW." Mr. Obsmp tpened on tbe Loew time Judy 19, and bu not lnat a week since hla opening date. Tbe set is booked solid by Don Stuart Saanraw Osusvitls will not take to tt« ,, with the Passing Show of 1014. Art Mehlir. ' goes lo his place. - TBI Otpbeura Theatres, at Vancouver and r niontoa, are closed. ALUs* ikd Dalton, the musical srlstocr.' are making a big hit with tbetr act. Noras from "Ole Bwanson" Co., Martin Bo- er, manager.—This compsny reports business sub The show, carrying five leople, Is giving oatisf tlon everywhere, and managers speck hlsnjj of i The man ahead, J. H. Mack. Is doing nlee mr Roster: Martin Bowers, S. A. Mitchell Geo u PlUlns, Mabel Starr, Alice Brown and j Ha, Vr Mack. Thi Oto asxu.rn.ii Is shrays among as Wm. Ciummixs, of Orimmlns snd Doyle hi. been appointed Immigrant inspector at Phlisde pbla. Th» Four Novelty Grahams opened, Sent 7 on the Sam Mossell time, sod sre meeting witV uuch success. * Akdt ajcd Junrm Adams, well known come.'. sketch team, will finish their Summer season ,'• ten weeks, tor Prank Oloud. Sept. 26, In Oblcai" They will open Oct. 5, at the Opera House vZ* Washington, Whs., for the Fall and Winter se'i' son, under the same management. Onria StrrHsOLAJro and coitTANT have nr.. dnced a new travesty act, Including: Anson jiv- ker, John Hanley. Bud Mack and Miss Sutberlani R. A. Williams, the novelty contortionist w'10 cloaed a very successful season under canvas' b'i* been spending tbe post three weeks with hv father and mother at Wa'.den, N. Y„ Mr win lams', has signed with a vaudeville comcs'nv in open Sept 28, and will present hla pedestsiar.il Roman ring novelty. i-""=ksi sn,i World of Players^ FaAKK W£»triH«D reporta excellent business for his musical comedy company In Wisconsin SrooMia Diamatio Oo. KoTxa.—This compiny was forced to close Sept 9. owing to the serious Uukcs of Ins manager, F. B. -Dad" 8dooii« ir. Spooner to In bt Joseph's Infirmary «i Paris, Tex., where he waa operated on for an. peiidlcltle. He is doing well and will re-o<vsuli. u sooo as be Is t ully recovered. Mrs. Si»o: er la by her husband's side st oil times. Mite K tipecuer and wife, Vina Spooner, are the suesi'n iTMr. and Mrs. 0. Harryman. it BrownVS* la. Garnet King has returned to tbe Sacral Heart Academy, after spending her vacation with ^ er "it 1 ' „ Mt J; F ' K - Speoawr. Margie shrew.- lury. W. B. Morse. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Msddoi and Eugenia Shrewsbury, went to Dallas s,2;?*,J"?*!**'*£*"**~ aaa » : " disbanded Eept 17 st 8t Thomas, Can, The Canadian tour was onprofltablc. Tbe company left fur hew York, but Mr. and Mrs. Hackett went to Kingston, Can., where thjy will enjoy s fe* days' ootUu. "Othello" did not suit Canadian audiences. Tbe company will be re-organised la hew York hi a new production. "AT Sahdy Hook,' 1 fawla and Aulger's com- gh %M »t«rt rehearsals Oct 20, and will open Doaorax jABDOiT goes with "Papa's Baby " In pUce of Mildred Elaine, J " Hiiohix poupHBBTx is located at the B!cgh, m Hotel, PhUailelphla, and would Uke to bear fioui frienda. He wis a guest of J. Bfrm^i Ljll/n recently at a uuUlnee of the Follies at me tarrlck. EnnAnn Walomajoi. who bos been ploying the West durlog tbe past two years with his com- pany. In Shakespearean plays, has Just returceJ tu ^ew York, snd to arranging to produce Lis new modern version of "Tbe Vendetta." lu which te will appear as Fablo BomonL Bosraa of •• 'Way Down Bast" Co Dorothy La Vern. leads; Kathryn Marney, aecond buai- uess; Marie Vanetten, characters; lsabelle Le ttoy, comedienne: Carroll Md'arland, leads snd suae asAnager; Blchard Henderson, heavies; Geo. „',„, l3 ' comedian and asslatant stage manager: Wllllnm Echols, character comedian; Fred M03- toy, characters; Cboi. Brownie, character coaie- dlan, and Karl Hewette, characters. BAILEY STILL AT ASHEVILLE. Mr. and Mre. Geo. W. Bailey (Isabel I.oilas) and their daogUter, Berenice are permanently located at AshjvlUe, N. C. This is Mr. Bailey's fourth season as munager of the Auditorium. Al. Q, Field's Mlnstr.'U again opened the season, playing a matins and night engagement, to over 6,000 paid cdiolssioEs, breaking all previous records for both the house and company. The Auditorium, which l» one of tie largest theatres In tho South, has a seating capacity of over 2,300, and at both perform- ances It was necessary to place extra seats in the orchestra pit; every available inch of standing room waa taken, besides turn'ng aivny a great number that were unable 10 squeeze through the doors. During the amnmer season Mr. Bailey #a« manager of the Majestic Tnca.tr, a vaude- ville aad musical comedy theatre. Berenice SJ M &S< the AahevUle High School, aud Mrs. Bailey Is doing "leads" In "domestic" ec.ence and practicing houdehold economy. « s > GUY BROS.' MINSTRELS. Uappj- Benway writes: "All Is going great 8Utn week out and nearly all in Canada. War hasn't affected us at all, 'Boater of Ouy Bros.' Minstrels Is: Geo. it tiuy, manager; Happy Benway and Cbas. ocy, principals; Edwin Guy and Tom Fitz- gerald, comedians: Berlin and Urban, some dancers; Dewey Bros., club Jugglers; Mer- r.vJ" amt J u 8g'ei ; Toledo and Cameron, In A 3 3° J n « Congo;' Bell Bros., acrobats; AJp. hand balancer; vocalists: Harry ?ii O0 ^^ , ' rank fclake, Bobin Webster and Albert Ouy Jr.; orchestra: Bay Dion, leader; John Buckner, Bert Proctor, Ueorge WUson, Uiarlcs Douabue, Tom Flu, Frank Nickuls, Ld. Wort and John Dewey. "The band under the direction of Bert Proctor. Best wishes to Tub Old Bbliabu." ■>■» ENGAGED BY GOODWIN. Nttt , C. Goodwin announces for his second year in William H. Post's farcical comedy. Mrs* Say J>le," the followingengngements! ■ . Mar JJ ar e' Moreland. Gladys Woolson, Char- lotte Lambert, Dennis Klew, Isadore Marcll, Walter Lluxton and Frank Lynch. These are all members of tbe original com- pany, who will be seen in Mr. Goodwin's sup- tin d ° ther pa ' U are Mag "P' 0 ' 7 +•+ TIM MURPHY, IN "GENERAL JOHN REGAN." The Licbler Company will send out Tim Murphy, in "General John Regan." The company is now being engaged and the play Is expected to be In rehearsal within a fort- night Mr. Murphy will play the role in wblch Arnold Duly was seen at the Hudson Theatre. Mr. Murphy will, of course, be starred iu the production. He is now play- ing vaudeville. ->»♦ JOAN SAWYER AT PALACE. Joan Sawyer and Nigel Barrie will dance at ibe Palace Theatre In a new program during the week of Oct. 8. Miss Sawyer is fully recovered from her recent operation abd Is now enjoying better health taan for several years past 4s» DOING GOOD BUSINESS. 'The Winning of Barbara Worth" Is one of the big dramatic successes on the road Three companies are out. Two are playing the Stair A Havlin Circuit, and one the one night stands. Mum. Rmiia Taairniti, oyoo her arrival to New York, will begin rehearsals for the new operatic prodnetlcn Davto BitpoAU will appear In the role of Ben- jamin Franklin, In s new plsy of thst nsme, writ- ton ly Louis Evso Sblpraao. Rosa Stahl will be etorred In a new play. which the Henry B. Harris' Batata has sceepteO from Casnulng Pollack and Bennold Wolf. Tk« play baa rot yet been named. Fsunk La Wall, Elmer Stave, Hrinls 8mlt snd decree Borland will tour the Pantages" cir- cuit beginning at San Francisco this month, as the Novelty Quartette.