The New York Clipper (October 1914)

|tf£Rl&Ajg Copyright H>M, by the Frank Queen Publishing Company (Limited). Founded by FRANK QUEEN, 1853. NEW YORK, OCTOBER 17, 1914. VOLUME LXII-No. 39. Prloe, 10 Cants. DONT FORGET XMAS NUMBER OF THE NEW YORK CUPPER PERFORMERS ASKED TO SHARE BURDEN A. h. woods.to build. Vaudevifle Managers Inaugurate Redaction In Salaries Daring War Times ANOTHER THEATRE FOR NEW YORK. At a meeting of the vaudeville manager*, held at the offices of the United Booking Offices, Thursday, Oct. 8, it was decided, In order to meet the bad condition of the the- atrics! business at the present time, brought on largely on account of the depression caused, no doubt, by the conflict abroad, that a retrenchment was necessary to some extent In every department. As the artists, from nctual figures, re- ceived (10 to 70 per cent, of the gross re- ceipts of the vaudeville theatres, and having enjoyed this prosperity for a great many years past, the managers felt that It was no more than right that they should take a re- duction In salaries consistent with the con- ditions. The vaudeville managers were optimistic daring their Summer's bookings for the pre3- ATLANTIC Cin AS A "DOG" TOWN. A most striking fact of the present the- atrical season Is that more plays have had their first performances at Atlantic City— or are to be produced there during the season —than In any other city In the world. Tour far every Ftohman premiere has occurred nt the Apollo, Atlantic City. For a good part of this month Charles l-'robman himself will have permanent residence in Atlantic City. Sir James Barrie and he witnessed the beginning of Maude Adams' season In the Barrio play, "The Legend of Leonora." On Thursday, Oct 1 there were two open- ing -oerformun'-es of new plays it Atlantic City-^-a rare incident la theatricals even In a. city bo well supplied with theatres. Mr. Frohman produced "The Heart of a Thief," and on the same night Joe Weber, at a the- atre a few blocks off, gave the first perform- ance of "Our Girl." On Oct 5 Miss Adams began her sc3son at Atlantic City. Friday night, Oct. 10, Otis Skinner gave the first performance of his play, "The Silent Voice," at the Apollo. On Oct. 16 and 17 the William Glllette-Blancl'e Bates-Marie Doro Co. will use the same stage for their first performance of "Diplomacy. Each of these Atlantic City engagements Is brief—generally onlv from two to three nights. On Oct 26 Edward Sheldon's new Slay, "The Song of Songs," will have its rat performance at the Apollo, with a cast that, as now completed, will Include Irene Fenwlck, Tom Wise, Pedro Dc Cordoba, Cyril Kelghtley, William MoVay and others. "The Song of songs'" will be nucceeded at Atlantic City by the premiere of iBlsle Ferguson In "Outcast"—a "first night" that will be given an extra Interest bv the presence of the author, Hubert Henry Uavles, who arrived from Europe (let. 4 on the Campania to attend Mlsa Ferguson's rehearsals. One of the final Atlantic City Frohman "first nights" will be the appearance of Rattle Williams. In a new muslcil farce, with Harry B. Smith as the author of the book and Jerome D. Kent is the composer. By the middle of November Ethel Barrymore will begin her season In Atlantic City, in her new play, "The Shadow." Meantime many other managers are making use of At- lantic City as the scene of the first perform- ances of their plays for the season. ♦ '» KEITH HOrSE IN LOUISVILLE. Two "sold-out" audiences filled the new B. F. Keith's Theatre at Louisville, Ky., at Its opening under the Keith management At the evening performance all the city officials, together with many of the prominent men of the city, were present. This theatre was formerly the National, but was taken over by the Keith Interests, who re-bullt the In- terior, now seating 2,600. Manager James Wood held a reception In the lobby. General Manager John J. Murdock came on from New fork to attend the opening. ♦ » » ARLISS APPRECIATES DR. FINDLEY'S ACT. Dr. Palmer Fiadley, of Omaha, Neb., who gave up his steamship passage six weeks ago In order to allow George Arllss to reach this country in time to open his tour, was the special guest of the actor at Omaha when a reception on the singe followed a perform- ance there. ♦» i COHAN PLAY FOR COLLIER. . George M. Cohan has begun a new play for William Collier, to be finished before Thanksgiving, and Mr. Collier will nppoar In It under the direction of Messrs. Cohan 4 Harris. ♦*-«> ■ "BILLY" RUMOR'S HAND WITH FIELD'S MINSTRELS. "Billy" Bunch's Gold Concert Band, with the Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels, has been meeting with great success with the press and piibllc. +-»■* WALLACE'S OPENS OCT. 26. CharU-s Burnhnni announces that Wnl- lnek's will open lt3 season on Monday nlcht, Oct 26. with Loali N. Parker's new play. "The Highway of Life." founded upon Charles Dickens' rovol. "David Copperfleld." ent season, and while the Summer months In the bouses that were kept open were the worst In the history of vaudeville, they felt that when the Fall season opened the houses would be prosperous, but the result since Sept. 1 has been disheartening, and there Is no indication of It Improving. In a large number of the houses only enough money has been taken In to pay the per- formers' salaries, leaving nothing to pay the other expenses of the house, which must, of course, be met. In mercantile or other businesses retrench- ment Is going on all along the line, and necessarily so, and the- same retrenchment must go on In theatricals, In order that obligations can be met and the theatres kept open. Those arc war times, not the prosperous times we have bad In the past number of years, and everybody connected with and all receiving a salary must realize that the prosperous times of the past few years can- not re carried on under the present cir- cumstances. This Is not an arbitrary movement with- out cause. There la no disposition on the part of the managers to do anything un- reasonable, bnt they must have co-operatlou. If the performers look at thin In the right light, as they should, they will, no doubt, save themselves from being out of work altogether. They should look at It In a reasonable way, and wait, as tlio managers are obliged to do, until better times appear, but during the present conditions put their shoulders to the wheel and help. According to an announcement from die office of A. II. Woods, New York's tlicnlre colony is to bo Increased by another play house, and one which will fill the wants of those metropolitan theatregoers who demand |l amusements. Mr. Woods Is about completing negotia- tions (or a piece of property between Forty- seventh and Fifty-first Streets, near Broad- way, upon which he Intends to erect the largest regular dramatic theatre In America. According to Mr. Woods' plans the theatre will cover an entire block, and when com- pleted, will have a sealing capacity of 4,00(>. There will be one balcony holding 2.000, and tbo lower floor will seat another 2,000. There will lie no boxes or logos, and tho prices will he lifi cents and 00 ccnta In the balcony, and 70 cents and It on the lower floor. Tho house will bo devoted to new produc- tions, and drama and musical comedy of the highest nullity, with tho best n.'tots avail- able, will bo tho dominant features. Mr. Woods Is going to apply tho mer- chant's methods In the conduct of this new big onternrlso by giving the best quality at the lowest uonwlo figures, and In order to tin this, a playhouse of large capacity Is tho prime factor. ♦ ■» MARION MANOLA DEAD. PITTSBURGH NOTES. 4»» PERRY'S PLAYERS IN CANADA. la spit" of the fact that this Is one of the worst theatrical seasons ever known in Can- ada, owing to the present war trouble, Perry s Peerless Players are enjoying the largest business of their career throughout the Do- minion. It Is this company's fourth season through that territory, and they have become prime favorites with the Cannuck theatre- goers. Presenting only tie latest stock releases, with special scenery and properties, Perry's Plavers have blazed a trail that others find I It difficult to follow. The company Is once ? THE NASH FUNERAL. At the Church of the BlcBaed Sacrament, Now York, on Oct. 7, gathered tho many friends of the late manager, Fhll Nash, to pay tribute. Tne Rev. Father GUmartln conducted the services. Mrs. Nasb, the Misses Nasb, and John McNamara and Nora MeNauiara attended. A. Paul Keith, E. F. Albee, Martin Beck, F. F. Proctor. John C. McC&ll, Maurice Goodman, S. K. Hodgdon, Dan Hcnncss/, F. F. Proctor Jr., Walter Vincent, Percy 0. Williams, Mike Shea, Charles Lovenberg and V. Darling were among the honorary pall- tt£ftt53&**^?& m D o a re &H*TH» ,,or « l tribute- were in "evl- friends to their Hot this season. Manager % «g M t k t A1|) „ y Fe 7 J JX? ^"wi'iM «^,t&2£*JSm where it was interred In the McNamara ?h n e d gtS^^S-fiX ujf& M »™ le <"»' «n St. Agnes Cemetery. Canada Supporting Mr. Malloy and Miss ; Corinne are: G. Herbert Ferry, proprietor ■ nnd mannger; J. D. Hutchison, business man- ager; Dan Malloy, stage director; I.Izette Hill Fletcher, musical directress: Ollle J. Nowcomb, stage manager; W. H. Fletcher, ntnge carpenter; Leo Gordonler, master of properties; Williaai Tennyson, A. J. Hughes, fioldtc Cleveland, Gertrude Biggs, Voncta Pcrrv, Elizabeth Flitcher and Geo. Fletcher. *--¥ McINTYRE AND HEATH IN SOUTH. McTntyre and Heath, with their great dan- cing chorus, began their first tour of the South, in several years, In George V. Hobnrt and Jenn Schwartz' musical comedy, "The Ham Tree," at the Academy of Music. Rich- mond, Va., Monday night, Oct. 12, under the management of John Cort. In his revival of the celebrated black face comedians' most pronounced success Mr. Cort has given Mclntyre and Heath a capable supporllng company of pleyers and a sensa- tional dancing chorus. For nearly forty years Molntyre and Heath have been partners, but at no time during their career have they been seen In so fitting a vehicle for the display of their exceptional worth as In "The Ham Tree." ♦ *■»— "OLE OLSON" TO OPEN SOON. "Ole Olson nnd the Chicago Girls," the well known and pcpular Swede show, are ready to open their regular opera house HMH In Northern Illinois. Manager Joe K. Sullivan announces sev- eral changes In the company. Fritz Sully. "The Original Swede," continues as the chief fon maker. That hustling agent, 8. S. Peck, will be seven days ahead. Following Is the complete roster: J. K. Sullivan, sole owner nnd manager; J. Arthur n'nnni. treasurer: S. 8. Peck, advance agent; Fritz Sullv, Swedj comedian: Marie Gall!, pianist anil musical director; Lucille Evans. Helen Dcmetrle. Hnrel Higgles, Trlxle Ward, Winnie Baldwin, Jimmy Austin, George Baker and Billy Craig, property man and electrician. 4 «4>- "THE BATTLE CRY." A new play or.tltled "The Battle Cry," dramatized from the popular novel by that name, has been rut Into rehearsal by the Messrs. Shubcrt, and will be produced shortly nut of town. ♦♦♦ "BLOOD WILL TELL." ALTOONA REMEHRERS JOHN HEN SHAW. John Hcnshaw and Grace Avery appeared at the Orpheum, Altoona Pa., Oct. 5-7, and were greeted by many old-time friends. Altoona first know John E. Hcnshaw more than twenty years ago. when he was with Wills, Henshaw and Ton Broeck, In "The Two Old Cronies," and the city later saw him In "The Nabobs," "The Shogun" and other productions. On his opening night at the Orpheum he received quite an ovation, and In a neat little speech he raid, pointing to the galleries: "When I first appeared In Altoona those who occupied the scats up there are now seated In the orchestra circle." Time has dealt gently with him, and he still has thit graceful and pleasing appear- ance that he enjoyed years ago and teamed w.'tfc Grace Avery. The theatre patrons of Altoona will undoubtedly continue to retain a pleasant remembrance of him whenever they are b.okid in the Pennsylvania burg. * »» EDWIN WEEVBR CHANGES PARTS. Edwin Wcovcr was engaged nt the begin- ning of the Bcason to play the part of James flreenfleld. the heavy In "The Winning <i( Barbara Worth," now playing in Chicago, and Mr. Wecver will play Jefferson Worth, the leading rule, the remainder of the season. The company will play all tho best of tli i Stair A Hnvlln time. ■•»» MORRIS HOLDS NEW YOHK. William Morris retains his lease of tho New York Theatre, ond the arrangement by which John Mason will appear there at popu- lar prices, la "Big Jim Garrlty." Oct 10, was made by A. II. Woods and Mr. Morris. On Sunday afternoons and evenings vaude- ville will be given in tho theatre. «»» "SILK STOCKINGS." Cyril Harcour: and "A Pair of Silk Stock- ings" company have arrived, Including; M. Hnmley Clifford, Sybil Carlisle, Mary Otynnc. Barbara Allen, E. Clayton Greene, Kcnnelli Douglas, Edward Douglas, Lawrcnco Whit'-, Caroline Bayley nnd Walter Lnccman. Their open 20 at the Little Theatre, New York. ♦ »• LOUISE DRESSER IN VAUDEVILLE. Louise Dreiser will return to vaudeville, but not as n "tingle." Mlie opens at the Palace Theatre. Now York, Oct. 26, In a Marlon Manola (In private life Mrs. George G. Gates), for many years famous as a light opera star, died Oct. T, In the New Rochelln (JJ. Y.), Hospital, after a surgical operation. Miss Manoda was born forty-el«ht years ago. She studied for grand opera under Mine. MarcbesI, In Perls, and rondo her debut In London, In tho title role of the light opera "Maid Marlon," known lu this country iih "ltobln Hood." In America she appeared ns prima donna In tho McCaull opera produc- tions, and sang In "Boccaccio," with Do Wolf Hopper In "Costles In the Air;" with Francis Wilson in "Ermlnlo:" with Dlwby Hell In "Tar and Tartar;" lu "The Mlkndo," "The Beggar Student," "Tho Black Hussar" und other light operas. Mrs. Gates was first married to Henry Mould when she was sixteen years old. Later she was mnrrlcd to John Mason, actor, end became ro-star with him In "Friend Fritz" and "If I Were You." She ahowed great dramatic as well as musical ability. She separated from Mr. Mason In the early flO's. Eleven years ago alio followed the trend of lending players and entered tho vaudeville field. Three years Inter she retired from the stajre. In 1008 she married Mr. Gates la St. Thomas. Can. Within the last row weeks she had decided *.o return to tho stage. Decides ber rtu&band, slio Is survived by her daughter by her first marriage, Mrs. Rupert Hughes, whose husband Is a play- wright and author. « — » MAURICE AND 'WALTON AT "OH ViZ-H AURICB." Maurice and Florence Walton, the famous ballroom dancers, who were abroad all Bum- mer dancing before notables, liuvn tnken over tho former Palais do Dnnso In the Win- ter Garden Building, and will re-open it on Thursday evening. Oct. lfi, under title of "Chez-Maurice." The establishment has been thoroughly and elaborately re-decoratod In Bulgarian color scheme, nnd a brand new dancing floor has been laid, Mr. Maurice has reserved several original and new dances for the opening night, and a largo orchestra has been specially selected, Supper will be served at private tables. and In the Intermission of the dancing of the stars various surprise novelties will bo introduced. «__» NEW VIOLINIST A SUCCESS. Ronla Rr.skoluikoff, the young Russian vio- linist, Is at present engaged at the Imperial Theatre, Ottawa, Can,, for a period of two weeks. Miss Ilnskolnlknff studied under the same leacher as Kathleen Barlow nnd other noted violinists, mid her nln.vliig In Ottawa fans created much favorable criticism with press T-, ,j i - .. n ..i.~i th« np/viiiPin»^ co medy called "The Turn of the Knob," by Lew Fields has »^ u '^, ^...".'"SSfi^BMnftbcw White Jr., editor of i!utweu'iiia B l £'» ™ v .? rin ,X " " c ?J", rc l t ca l ^LJSSSiW^u. In Miss Dresser's support" will be riehta ... Will Tell." It was tried out successfully several months ago at the Castle Square Theatre. Boston. *-—■ RHEINIIARDT DELAYED. Max Rhelnhardt, who was to arrive from Kuropo In November to slaire "Twelfth Night' for the Lleblers nn? the Stage Society, will not arrive until December. +■++■ THESE ARE TRYING TIMES. "The Prodljsl Husband" has been put "On Trial" according to 'The Law of the Land," and the "Evidence" should prove him "Inno- rf-nl." ♦<-* FOSTER MOORE FOR "SIXES." Foster Moore ftai been engaged to do the publicity work for H H. Frasee's "A Pair of Sixes." which opened Sept. 18. mid public. ■♦*♦ MAJOR HENDI'S NEW OPERA. Major Follts Hendl, composer of panto- mimes nnd ballets, "Cleopatra," "Joan of Arc" and "Tho Prince Wizard of Arabia," has written a new comedy opera entitled "The Circus Girl," with libretto by Mon- tague and lyrics by A. Klngllng. ft will be seen In New York In November. ■»»» pport George Howard nnd an actor named Walton. *» » MYRTLE HOWARD ON COAST. The Hotel Alexandria, In Los Angeles, Cat., announces Hie engagement of Myrtle Howard, the well known modern danteute, assisted by Paulo de Bllva, of Brazil, la tbe correct version of modern dances. *» » READY SOON. Proctor's new Iheatre in Troy, N. Y., will open Nov. 2 wit a high class vaudeville. It will be one "f th? largest playhouses In Northern New York, seating 2,800. #■♦ IIACKETT WANT). LYRIC. James K. Hacked is negotiating for the Lyric Theatre. In case Mr. Hackctt gets tbe bouse be will appear there himself. - ACT WENT OVER. Joseph B. Roberts' miniature musical com- edy, "The Bachelor's Dinner," played at tbo opening of tho Broadway, Now York, last week, with Jack Henry In tho lead. Anno Tbell. now character woman. Roho Gardner wore several new gowns, and J. II. Roberts played his original part. «« » MANUEL QUinOQA AT HIPPODROME. Tho Messrs. Hl'ubcrt announce that tho first New York nppcaranco of Manuel Qiilrnga, the famous young Hpanlsh violinist, will take place ut the Hippodrome next Bun- day night, Oct. 18, which will also bo the first Hippodrome concert of tho season. «■» A NEW ONE FOR VAUDEVILLE. John C. Rice and Sally Cohen will shortly produce a new mystery farce, entitled "Mr Wife's Detective," with special scenery and effects. ♦♦♦ FLO KEEPS «OIN«. Flo Rhclmstroui has deserted ilio vaude- ville agent's office. He Is with Ills act, "Min- strels De Luxe," which goes over the Van- tages tlmo in November. ♦»♦ MANAGER JOHNSON, CENSOR. Manager Johnson, of the Gaiety, Omaha, Neb., goes to Kansas City each week to pass censorship on every show before It appears In Omnha. «»♦ LA VEEN'S NEW ACT. B. W. I* Veen announces that he will offer this f-?a>nn n no.v act entitled "The Prince of Argolls," On Thursday ovenlng. after the perform- ance at the Alvln, all tno members of "Tho Only Girl" cnmpnny were tho guests of the l'lttsbiirgli Press Club at a Bobtails night, ?:lvcn in honor of Thurston Hall, who wns nrmcrly Icsdlnn; man with tho Harry Davli Players, of tills city. A largo ■.'rowuf turned out and spent a very enjoyable time, which lasted until the wee annul hours of tbo next ofly. On Thursday night tho members of the Pittsburgh Fellows' Club attended tho Grand Opera Ilousa In a body ns ,i testimonial to the good friend Gus Edwurd.1, who ontor- tallied with hla song; revue. Mr. Edwards wns warmly received and had the "bunch" anilstlng lilm in several songs, winding up by calling upon tho entire audience to sing tbo "Follows' CM) Bong." It wus great. Tlio Miles Tlientre, undor tho direction of Marcus Loew nnd C. II. Mile*, which ta tho new nemo for the Pitt Theatre, eno of the irost beautiful tlicotrea In this city, will opon Oct 19 with vaudeville. Tlio Three O'Nicll Bisters, clover singers und dancers, entertained capacity audiences •it the Sherblan Inst week nnd carried away the honors of the bill, George Allison has liccn engoged as lead- ing man for the stock company which wilt present hhth class plays at trio Hclicnlcy, this cltv. beginning with a performance of Bella Dnniiu." Nnneo O'Ntcl will bo leading lady. Tho balance of tlio company Is composed of some of the leading stock performers of the country. Announcement has just been made that I.owry Bcott, formerly connected with I he box office at the baseball park, 1'orbes field, will bo In churgo nt tlio nw tfchenlny Thea- tre In the rapacity of treasure", and will bo lib'.y assisted by George Wulslayer ns assist- ant treasurer, whn acted In the aamo ca- pacity the pni>t several seasons at the Du- quesiio Theatre, IIARCOMIT ARRIVES. Cyril Harcourt and tho London company which Is to present Ills play, "A I'nlr of Bilk Stockings," ns tho opening attraction of tho Little Tlioatce. beginning Oct. 20, arrived Oct. 8 on board the Veltlo. Besides Mr. Har- court tho urKfltilznllnn Includes: M. Ilamley (.'llfTord, Bybll Carlisle, Mary Glynnc, Bar- bara Allen. IS. Clayton Greene, Kenneth Douglas, Edward Douglas, Lawrence White, Caroline Bnylcy nnd Walter Mncewnn. 4-«-» ANSON ENdAGHD IIY SICLWY.V. flee. W. Anrou, character actor, of Lon- don, has been engaged by Holwyn A Co. for "Tbo llotrayal,'' In which Margaret Illlngton wilt bo the lending woman. Mr. Anion's sou, A. 10. Anson, who lias played In America for several yours, U In tbo cast of "Tho Bala- mandcr' 1 wlii.'h Holwyn & Co. will present nt the Harris Theatre. ♦» » GRAND OPERA FOR PHILADELPHIA. 10. T. Stoteshury, president of the Metro* polltun Opera House Co., lias announced a limited season of grand opcrn fur Philadel- phia, to open Nov. 24. It will consist of a subscription series of nlno Tuesday overling performances t,y tho Metropolitan Opera Co. of New York. _-_^ "MAIiniAGIg OF COLUMBINE." Rchoarsala of "Tho Marriage of Colum- bine" will start Thursday on the stage of tho Punch and Judy Theatre, tho opening date for -which is Nov. 10, ♦ «» WILDER NK.NJi WITH LOEWS. Marshall P. Wilder signed a contract Willi Loew'a last reek, and will appear at the American week of Oct. 10. «■ » (ilRLS PUT ON NEW ACT, Grace Livingston nnd Vera Field* put on a new net Inst week nt the Orpheum, MM N. Y. Tlio girls have some elegant gowns. 0LYMPIA DESVALL Fresh from Europe, an eoucstrriu and ani- mal melange act will 1)0 Introduced and exe- cuted by one of Iho world's prettiest women, by name Olympla Dcsvall. Till act consists of forty dog and pony pcrformnm. Tho lady nindo a tremendous sensation at tbo London lllpiHidrome. Hurne of the fenls performed by licr dogs aro truly wonderful. She ap- luuirs on the stage In a glided ond flowcr- hodecked two wheeled chariot drawn by a magnificent Arabian steed, richly cans- rlslened. At tho rear of tbe elm-lot a lib- erty horse places bis front feet on tho tall- board. Tho chariot moves and the dogs twine and Intertwine between the legs of Iho horses end the spokes of the wheels. nnd nt the same time other dogs mount the horses' backs, constituting a picture of equine beauty and docility canine sagacity, human beauty end pictorial splendour. Managers can address Miss Dcsvall la care of tho Rnrntim ft Bailey Shows.