The New York Clipper (October 1914)

6 THE 3STEW YORK CLIPPER. October 24 the mistake wan discovered. In Troy, over-pasting hid also been Indulged In by both panics, and legnl proceedings were Instituted. "Hie npshot of this venomous rivalry was that totb toe Lelsnd and Martin Hall were crowded to overflowing " 1 wonder Low many oil minstrel men are alive to-day who took part In the abore-chronlcleil battle. The local papers In commenting on the two chows said that the 'Hague Minstrels excelled In tbelr first part, because of (be superiority et their musical numbers. But In comicality and In specialty talent, the Thatcher company easily ranked ahead of the opposition. Included In the Hague nrgaoltatlon were Billy Richardson, Keat- ing and Sands, the Olnard Brothers, at that time the teat team of fancy step and eccentric dancers before the public. In the Thatcher company be- sides the three well known stars, were: The Ran kins, Prank McNlsb, Prank Quern - and Ilughcy Dougherty. WITH THE BOYS IN PITTSBURGH. Jos Weiraucb, well-known local master me- chanic, formerly connected wltb the Victoria, Pitt and Academy, of this city, has been appointed general siege director for the new Miles Theatre, which opened with vaudovll'e Oct. 19, present- ing three sbows daly. Barney Prannlgan, one of tbc best known prop- erty men of the city, Is now located at the Mllea, where hla many friends ore pulling for bla suc- cess. Birne) Is a very popular boy. Our old side kick, Eddie Donovsn, popular electrician at the Sheridan, line not been feeling his best the past few- weeks, but Just what la his ailment we do not know. Sunny Jim Hooper, Jerry Collins' right hnnil fly-man, at the Sh.Tldnn, continue* making many frlenda among the visiting performers. Jerry haa the buys all drilled In to lend n hand In making the week pleasant, and he receives numerous congratulations for bis many klndneases. •Performers playing the Academy, popular Pro- gressive wheel house In Ibis city, are loud In their praise for the courteouaness shown them by Arthur Snead and bin peaky crew of good fellows. Charley Meutticr Is up amongst the live wires, and nem overlooks en opportunity to play a Utile Joke, no that after Monday everybody Is continually on tbelr guard. The glrla any be Is Immense, and Arthur haa a great time keeping track of hla buncb, - Freddy Madilcrbach Is still the same old popu- lar "Dutchman" as of old, and Is still looking after the wants of the Victoria stage, where he Is well liked by all. Hla One crew of the same good fellows as of old arc still with him, and promise to stick by l'rltz. Cecil Boyle, as ueual, continues making many friends. After an act leaves the Harris, where Cecil looks after the glittering bullis, they always tell their friends to be on the lookout for this popular fellow when playing here. It pays to lie nice, and tattle favors are seldom overlooked when rendered wltb a smile. Manager 0. 11. Bucliliell, of the Harris, la on; of the moat popnlar fellows in town, and makes friends with performers and patron* alike. Ills ataff of isslftanta, headed by popular Dave Smith, are following In his footsteps. Rddie McAfee and 811m Ilurke arc still arguing as to "who did It," and the decision Is as far off as the ptetcnt war In Europe. You can't even tell wo it ttey argue about. Wenlcll Orlli, tbe Harris alage manager. Is sllll the aume old boy, and looking bigger and t.riilthter thin ever. More power In you, Wendell, 1 am going to try to Increase myself, Arlfiur Sncnil s pesky Academy crew put one over on Kalpb Pepper, electrician, last week, whe-i they drauk nearly all of the wine which bud teen proscribed by a doctor, and refilled the bottle wltb water Ralph did not know the difference, but got <vlac wben fo many of the "boys" refused his kind offers to "have a drink.'' ♦ »» — ACTORS' BENOVOLENT FUND. Tho Stage. London. Eng.. prints tbc follow- ing for tbc benefit of numbers of tho amuse- ment profession who lire In distressed cir- cumstances owing to the war now raging In Europe. "The committee of the Actors' Benevolent Fund lias pin Til in the i inula of Th« Btagt the work Involved In collecting the extra iihoii -jh which that Institution fliuls It urgently necessary to raise In cenrequence of the war. "Wltb this object a general canvass of the the- atrical 'iri/fcwlon will be ninde by us, anil Ibis canvass will be the ulltclal olio for tbe Benevo- lent Fund. "Wo ii*k for the valuable co-operation of our readers in this work, tbe full d.-talla of which will be punished euch week. "Tbe moneys raised will be administered by the llenevolent Fund, with a specl'il regard to allevliitlug Hie effects of unemployment' mid priva- tum of members of the theutrl.'nl profession brought uUiit by the war, and to arolallnv. the wives and children of audi members ni have gone to the tn ni. "Aiuvni the directions In which tbe funds can tc obtained are the following: (II "I'eiwiul cuiitrll .utIons. (2) "A small iiereentage of the receipts of anv theatrical (.erfonnanco In aid of the dllTTcnt war funds alrejdy In existence or of any other charit- able objivta—that Is, at which urllsts give tbelr services. (II "A weekly collection from, the members of all theatrical companies. It In thought that ari- ls ts In work will wish to contribute In this way to the assistance of brother mid slsler artists less fortunately situated. "Any artist so conlrllmling will. If the need arise auiisequeiitly, buvv a preferential claim ou the Fund. "Moreover, the money so collected will be de- moted solely to the relief of nclors ami nctresaes. (41 "Box. collections, or a percentage of sucb col lee I Ions. (5) "Curd collections. "The llenevolent Fund grants allowances, gifts, and lonin to actors and actresses, managers. stage niaeagers and acting managers and their wives and orphans, and choristers whose efforts are entirely devoted to theatrical work. "No otkor classes are eligible lor 6cur/ll." ■»«» "IIAHIHIl A WOIITI1" CO. NOTES. Mark Swan's dramatisation of Harold Boll Wright's popular novel, "The Winning of Barbara Worth," la now being played by three companies to excellent business. The company playing the Middle West Includes: l/cona Staler, Charles Douglnaa, Ralph Theodore. Charles lothlan, Ber- nard Nunkervllle, (Iravilon Fox, Frank Elliott, Margaret Mieder, Ralph Gar). F. P. Sagersoo and Frank McKenna In advance, and I.. J. Klevln, acting manager. The company playing In the Kast includes: Isngaret Trussing, formerly with Charlotte Walker. Is "The Trail of tho Lonesome Pine,' and Wm. A. Brady's production of "Little Women;" Burton Robhlua, formerly with Mr. Haekotl; Frank Ranisdell, Gertrude Barker, John Kline, Jacob Kingsbcrry, Karl Burnstde. Jack Miwher, Kkhtte Black, Ueorge Haley. Wm. E. Iswe and tiiuis. Tm In In advance, and B. U. Unrflelil. acting manager. The company Is plnylng three nights at the Playhouse, Wilmington, Dei., litis week, and will then start a tour of the |>rlncl|ial cities In the South and Southwest. *-«-*• lift- x 1.Alls AGO. W. A. litiAiir addressed Hie audience at the Grand Opera House, New Orleans, explaining some trouble with Manager Oreenwall. J. Wlulkt Robbnuukst waa malinger of tbe Fourteenth Street and Rljon Theatres, New Vork. Tpiubo Silvini made his American re-appear- anee lu "Samson." v Wh. TKiuas ami Jkssik MiLiwann returned to America. Kdwin Booth anii Muk. Muwbska played Richelieu. (Miauls* B. limine died. Mn. Attn Mim. P. T, h.minum and the ahuw sailed for Kngland. . •■•-♦ FROM CIRCUS TO DRAMA. Mr. Woodward, publicity agent for tho ltlngllng Shows, goes with Maude Adams at close of the circus season. PRICES ALWAYS TUB SAME. 4^;tein'^ ^^ MAKE-UP Wks^ NO WAR PRICES SOLD EVERYWHERE. "YOU ARE THE ROSE OF MY HEART" By ALLISON and KKNDIR If You Are in the Habit of Singing Only the Better Class of Ballads, then You Will Appreciate This Beautiful "Rose' Song. it I'M LOOKING FOR A SHADY TREE ■• By JKROMB and OREBNBBRO A Great Double Bong. Great for Singles, Groat Flirtation Number, a Dainty Novelty That You Are Looking for. Learn It, Put It On. It's a Hit "WHAT DID ROMEO SAY TO JULIET" (WHEN HE CLIMBED HER BALCONY) By BRYAN and KERDIB Koep Your Eye on "Borneo and Juliet." Strictly Original. ii LET'S FILL T 8f K i!. D BUCKET WITH LOVE" By BRYAN. KBNDIS and WBLLS A Truly Great Idea—a Novelty—with a Molody That Is Irresistible. BOMB BONO- BOME HIT- Great for Quartette and Trios. JUST PUBLISHED "SINCE HOME RULE'S C T S ,E IRELAND" You Can Make Them Sit Up and Take Notice With This Bong WE ALSO PUBLISH— "WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH MB" "IF I HAD MY WAY" "UK HAD THE TIME OF HIS LIFE" "HE 'WAS ALWAYS FOOLING AROUND" '•IF THEY'D ONLY HOVB OLD IRELAND OVER HERE" MAURICE RICHMOND MUSIC CO., Inc. JAMES KENDIS. Genl Iffgr. 145 W. 45th ST.. NEW YORK. 8 o 2 s t "'&< ■ 9 Pa as ~o I 5 S 3 I J OUR LONDON LETTER. HENRY GEOROB HIBBERT, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Clipper Bureau, 5 South Square Gray's Inn, London, W. C. Oct. 10, 1014. "Who Will Supply T" From the "libraries," as we curiously en- title the offices ot our ticket speculators, it appears tlmt the public. In discussing tbe question ot going to tbe theatre, begs for musical comedy. Our Important entrepre- neurs of musical comedy are right out ot business—Ueorge Kdwardes, lying sick and a prisoner of war at Nauheim ; Hubert Court- tii'iiiKi', badly bit by recent failures at the Shaftesbury, and Oiling In hla time wltb a road company playing "Queen of tho Movies;" l'lillilp Michael Faraday, Just shak- ing off tbe tolls of the bankruptcy court, ia Jiiotlestly running a revival of "The Choco- late Soldier" for tho "fundi;" Krank Curzon made a comfortable fortune some time ago and finds It more .tgrccable to.let a theatre here and tbero on sharing terms; so, pray, who la to supply tbc musical comedies? It Is an outrageously expensive business, need- ing much skill as well as much money. Get tho right thing and you run to 11,000,000 wltb no great difficulty. But I could name a big musical comedy man who did this once, then steadily lorn money for nearly Ave years. Anyway, the public 11 to have Its musical comedy. George Urossmlth and Edward luitirlilnnl, who made a lot of money out of "l'olash A rcrlmuttcr," have taken tho Gaiety off tho hands ot Its exhausted directors, and mean to try there a musical version of the old Criterion farce, "rink Dominoes," music by Paul Kubens. George Edwardos' daughter Is supervising a revival of "A Country Girl" at Daly's Theatre. Frank Curzon Is giving friendly cooperation In a revival of "Miss Hook of Holland" at tbe Prince of Wales' Theatre. Ilniinlster Howard, who made a fortune out of "The Belle of New York" on the road, says he bas found his season at tbe Aldwych so profitable that be will now pro- ceed to a revival of "Florodora" there, and see If lie cannot maintain a regular London home at popular prices. Faraday Is mild to hove another backer, and to bo determined to resuscitate himself, so wo may bear from him when the present revival of "Tbe Choco- late Boldlor" Is through. Meanwhile there are two great big gaps in the lino of tbe musical comedy houses. The Shaftesbury and tbe Adeiphi are closed indefinitely. Court- ncldgo might (Jo worse than try a revival of "The Arcadians" at tho former house. Any- way, whatever Is attempted In the way of musical comedy will bave to be of Engilsli or French origin. Anything German or Aus- trian would not stand a dog's cbance in the present temper of the people. "The Sphlax." Jsnette Steere's production of her own piny. "The Sphlnx, ,f at the Court Theatre, noes not call for detailed notice. There is a fine Idea In It and much good work, but some Impartial specialist would need to go over It and saw out great blocks of idealism before It could hope lo be a popular success. This, of course, would break Miss Steere's heart", for the clover actress wrote the play chiefly to enforce her beliefs. Her heroine, Mary, Is a sculptress, married to a man wbo is, finukly, a woman hunter. She forgave him again and again, then wearily turned to her work, sought to embody her Ideals in marble, and lived In estrangment from her Denial husband. A group called "Tbe Sphinx" was to be her chef d'oeuvre. Tom, her husband, excelled himself by seducing her pretty stepsister. The poor child com- mitted suicide. The brute was smitten by paralysis. Then Mary stepped in, having learned that the role of woman Is Infinite forgiveness, and became the devoted nurse of the wretched log. 'The play Is overbur- dened with talk. "Sir Richard's Btocrnnhy." Not to be unkind, the task of fitting Mary Moon- with a part may bo difficult, but it certainly is not distinguished, and Wilfred Colcbv, the clever author of "The Sway- boat, has, let us hope, n mission more Im- portant ahead of him. But of his latest play, "Sir Itlchnrri's Biography " one can say no more than that It (Its Miss Moore wltb a part to perfection. Without Miss Moore It would luive no Interest, with her It Is simply a monotonous smart woman pretending to be featherbrained and Irresponsible, but with u very good Idea of what she wants at tbe hack of her head. Sir Richard, an Important publicist, docs not appear In the play, being dead. Mis widow felt It to be her most solemn duty to give the world an authentic account of his life and labors, so she set to work on his biography, but, as she wrote It, her own perscnaitty loomed larger and larger In lis pnges. It grew upon her that she had been a martyr of most exemplary Importance. Mr. Coltby has the way ot writing witty lines, and this Is really the redeeming fea- ture of Lady Vyse's pntlcs among a not Ill- sketched entourage. "For France." L.vn Harding comes to the London Palla- dium on Monday with a sketch in which he lias mnde a hit on the road. It Is called "For France," and is an adaptation by J. O. Francis, who wrote that clever play, "Change." from his own story, "Tho Man of AuNterlltz." Mr. Harding figures as an eighty-two year old veteran of Napoleon's army who hears that his nephew, during the Franco-Prussian War, Is trying to creep through the German lines with dispatches. The old fellow, by the sacrifice of his own life, makes sure of the youth's mission, glad of one more opportunity of offering himself "For France." Mr. Harding has had quite a number of Invitations to visit America again this Fall, but he is not disposed to do go on an ephemeral production. But for the war he would have run a West End theatre. He has lust completed the purchase of an old fashioned homestead at St. Albans, In Hert- fordshire, with a bit of farmland attached. Mary Moore gave the first night proceeds of "Sir Itlchard'a Biography," at the Criterion, to Queen Mary's Work for Women (distressed by the war) Fund, which benefitted rather mora than $1,000. "Those Wbo Bit In Judgment" Is a failure at tbe St. James' Theatre, and will be withdrawn to-night. Sir George will Immediately retire Tlnero's play, "Hla House In Order.'t When Bannister Howard shortly revives "Floro- dora," at the Aldwych Theatre, In succession to "The Belle of New York." Evle Green will re- ' . ■ MARCBLLE. With tbe $1,000,000 Dolls. HAI'ircil MUSICAL COMBDY CO., AT TUB PllBMIBR, CHICAGO. Top Row: OIHe Smllos, Grace Bonlicll, Kthcl lteynolds. Centre- Frank Martin. Itltn Bcnler, Gus Kapler, La Vcrn Griffin, Lester Smith Bottom How: Grace Fletcher, "Chick" Barrymore, Elsie Walker. • Adel Levey Sails. Adele Levey tails for New York in November. She used to tie the dominant figure of tbe three Sisters Levey, the last of the conventional nets. Adele mostly confines herself to anecdotes now. Parlowa haa organised a big afternoon per- formance, at the Palace, in aid of the British and Russian lted dues Societies pext Monday. The queen Is ration. This will be Pavlows's last nu- iwnruiice in England, she snya, till 1010. She has not appeared In London Ibis aeoson—only on (he road. Wben Alfred Butt produces, at the Empire, bis new revue, to be called "We Don't Want To Fight, But by Jingo ." after MucUermott'a famous war song of "Wa'elghtrel." Refine Flory, the French actiess, who made her (list appearance here In "Tbe Passing Show," ot the Palace, will lie starred. Harry M. Vernon begs leave to deny that his next two plays will be produced by Charles Frob- man and Wm. A. Brady, In America. He says they are In tbe bands ot well known London managers. Sir Herbert Tree is described by The Kra as "phrslcally fitted" to play Falstatr, In his forth- coming revival of "Henry IV," at His Majesty's. Ho will be pleased I John Olendonning and his wife. Jessie Mil ward report "phenomenal business" wltb "The Bosarj.' 1 on the road. Mr. and Mra. Kendal have sent $500 to tbe fund for helping actora and actresses distressed by the war. Jack Norworth Is this week appearing as a "alnitle turn" at the London Pavilion. Edwari Laurlllard and Oeorge nrossmlth have purchmeJ the English rights of "The Dummy." When Max Dearly, the Parisian droll, and Charles Oocbrau open the Ambassadors next week, they will do a revue by Harry Orattan, music by Edward Jones, a comedietta by Malnac and Halevy, "L'lnsenue," and a one act play ?y M. E. M. Young, aa lingllsb girl, called tram Louvalne." The company Is made up In- discriminately of French, English and Belgian Qaby Dcslys la performing her accustomed feat of packing the Palace Theatre at every perform- ance. A group ot operatic artlats from Belgium (Inure* on this week's Mil at tbe London Coliseum. Tney are touring Enjmnd in awrmentsllon of the Bet glan Rod Cross Funds. Lclpslg is also at tbla ouse. Theatre tJL "*"'" " "" " "" ""^ Constance Collier, In recitations. Is the star of the week st the London Hippodrome, where MPS!*! K* *?T. ,ho "once, replaced the revue, "nnllol Tango I" Chung Ling Soo la atso here. Shooting; 1st Theatre. They have formed a eh* at tbe Albambra to help the war funds; likewise rigged op a rlfie Palace, Palace. Leeds; Vardno range under the stage. Teddle Oerrard Is quite a crack shot. Home locations for Monday next are: The Great Wellai.d, Palace Theatre. Plymouth; Heeler and Meeley, Palace Theatre, Reading; B. 0 Knowle*. Palace. Woking; Elfie Fay, Waltnamstowe; Carlisle and Wllmon, Waltliamstowe; Two Bobs, Hippodrome, Lottie Bellnuia, Hippodrome, Sheffield; . and Perry, 'Hippodrome, Bbeflteld; Jen Latona Empire, Dublin; Maud Tiffany, Empire, Edin- burgh ; Cornelia and Eddie, Empire, Edinburgh Barton ami Ashley, Empire, Flnsbury Park; the Three Meers, Empire, Sunderland; Sam stern Hippodrome, Lewlsbam; Donald and Carson Grand Theatre, Clapham; toe Clorelly Girls, Pal- ace, Carlisle; Will H. Fox, Empreaa Brixton- Saharet, Hippodrome, Manchester; Hedges Broth- ers and JacoDsoo, Palace, Chelsea; Hayman and Franklin, Palace, Euston; NelU Webb, Empire Cardiff; Gllday and Fox, Empire, Birmingham'- Chung Ling Soo, London Hippodrome; Miulcai Johnstons, Empire. New Cross; Terry and Lam- bert. Empire, Nottingham; Lily Lena, Empire Newport. Temple lhnrston's play, "Tfci» Cost," which la immediately to replace the short-lived farce, ".Mr Aunt," at the Vaudeville, has teen written alihi tbe outbreak of tbe war, and imagines Its result for London, Gladys Cooper, having left tbe caat of "Mr Lady's Dress," will accompany Seymour Hieks'on tour with "The Bridal Suite," a sketch In wlil'li they recently appeared at the London Collseuiii. It plays on tbc rather obvious theme of a boudoir misunderstanding in a hotel, on the marriage nlsut of tbe actora In the storj. Rosle I.loyd sails for New York shortly. In ful- filment of American engagements. News comes from Australia ot a special pcrfotni- ance given In honor of Ellen Terry, by tbc Actors' Association. In Sydney. A distinguished cast sup- ports her in a performance of "The Merchant (f Venice," which realize upwards ot 13,000. No Dividends. Although the receipts of the Gaiety Company during the recently completed financial year were more than f soo.ooO, the profits were hut a few dollars, and tbe shareholders get no dividend Blrthdaya fall thick next week. To-morrow S!! ,". l ? r '5 authoress, once an actress, Mary Elizabeth Braddon (she wrote "Lady Audley's Secret"), to-morrow, Mrs. Bernard Beere and Lady Tree; Wednesday, Kate Bstemau (now a nun), R. Q. knowles and Walter De Freece. sume her original character of Dolores. Arthur Bourcbler will Immediately withdraw "Bluff King Hal," which la too costly a show for the moment. But be will reproduce It when tbe opportunity occurs. Meanwhile, he will pro- duce, at tbe Garrlck Theatre, shortly, "The Double Mystery," tbc Hyde and Jekyll play which the tried on the road recently. Emma Wehleo. the pretty little Gaiety girl, proves to have been Emmy Louise Weckesser; but she Is not. for naturalization papers hare now made Iter English all right. "England Expecta" bos been a failure at the London Opera House. It waa ployed ten nlgndi only. It proves to bave been run by Dottomley, the very smart city rasa. Last nights of "The Great Adventure" are im- minent at tbe Klngsway. It has run nearly two jeara. Chevalier Pcorel has lately married again. He lives In Scotland, and devotes himself to golf. Ella Chapman Is making a good recovery from a series of operations. At tbe London Hippodrome, this week, they are featuring Constance Collier's vatabons In an "all variety" piograni, which nas been installed, In suc- cession to "Hullo, Tango," pending the production of the new rcvuu. "Business as usual.' 1 In tbla Unity Moore, the Empire dancer, will appear. NEW YORK BECOMES LONDON'S PRODUCING CENTER. If the war abroad bas not materially nflectcil the general theatrical situation In this country, It certainly haa In tbe cities of Europe, and present Indications ore that there will be a shifting of practically all tht dramatic capitals abroad to New York. The Westward movement has already be- gun, and a number of productions originally scheduled for London now bave New York as their objective. An Instance Is the new play, "Evidence," which was recently pro- duced In this city. C. Aubrey Smith, the actor who beads the company here, bought this play some time ago from the authors, J. and L. du Rocher Macpherson, and ne- f;otlated for its presentation at one of tbe eadlng theatres of London. Then war sud- denly broke out and Mr. Smith was com- pelled to cancel his arrangements and make others. He at once communicated with New York, where he had planned to present "Evi- dence" later, and asked that the American production tie given at once. The proposi- tion waa taken up by a group of managers here and, after some further adjustment, all shared on tbe managerial end for the New York production. Therefore Mr. Smith, together with Hnidee Wright, Viva Blrkett, Keglnald Sheffield and a few other players whom be bad already engaged for tbe In tended London premiere, came to Amcrlcn for the production. The presentation of tbe Louis N. Parker cramatrntlon of "David Coppcrfleld" by the Llebler's, In New York, before the London opening, which waa to bave been held first, Is another Indication of the trend ot Eng- lish theatricals; while the appearance of Frederick Fcnn's version of "The Elder 8on," from the French, here, before In a theatre across the Channel, Is one more. Local managers do not feel that the move hi going to bring them into unfair competi- tion ; Instead, they welcome it aa a sign of exceptional prosperity, for, in place of having too many theatres here, aa was the com- plaint last season, there will not be enough I'luyhousoa to accommodate exotic attrac- tona. $2,140,000 TAX. That this amount will be realized yearly ' c , w,ir '« levy, from amusement places tribute ?7«0 4?i„ pl S t UJ? tteatre8 *•» eon- an? JruPaS"! ot u tal9 "mount. »„.*: n 0 2'°i )0 ls IN total amount that will Jg-fW-i '">»! the war tax. which Is lm- C» &9&.S. tbe ycai " y 5o * ln cuVora trouble? 8 Ule perloi " Bufopeaa ■ ■+*+ "G1HL FROM UTAH" TIME EXTENDED. t,,u5 ar i e8 / rou ™an has arranged that the thnln ^"aon-Donald Brlnn5oseph Caw- nt th. ^ mpa , n V b 2 11 S£» end itB engagement tvJL Knickerbocker Theatre, ln ,! Thc Girl Mnnntim^ fflS ufter ^ new yen" STmS S r - J rom »" la going ahead with tbe work for the munlcal comedy, "Sybil," aSPLflH be K r ea<iy for production by the end <,f November, but wllfbe given In Bos- Th. £&&£ 0t J h . e Knickerbocker Theatre, in .^£„ £ r . son ".. Brlan-Cawthorn combination, h?rJT. he ° rI . trom L ' tah -" has drawn the iilS? 1 ./?*'?,' 8 of nn y musical comedy ever directed ln New York by Charles Frohman. •*> t> "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" MAKES QUICK TRIP. i7 ll, .,V°J appearing in "It Pays to VnwT'C £1% Geor 8* c ° nan Taeatre, ntX^ 1 ** ,e " tnl8 clty ""«• the Monday SS: .Wrfonnanco Oct. 12. and took the „./L 0 / Baltimore, Md., where It appeared at the Academy of Music morning of 13 for a special performance of that successful farce. Directly after tbe performance the com- pany left for Now York, and the usual show was given Friday night at tbe Cohan The- atre. POPULAR PRICED HOUSE CHANGES. Tho Crescent, Boston Boad, Bronx, New X55i wh,cn °e«ne<l Sept. 5, this season, closed as a combination Iiouso Oct. 17. The mUS? l B , P'ay'ng. straight pictures. Two blocks below ia the McKlnlcy Square Thea- tre, playing six vaudeville acta and pictures for ten cents, and the Bronx seems over- supplied with theatres et present. 4 l » WAGNER FOR VAUDEVILLE. Randolph Josef Wagner, the lyceum and Chautauqua cartoonist, will enter vaudeville before the holidays ln an act of caricature and social satire entitled "Vanity Fair." Fashion, dances, cuBtoms, types and follies supply the material for his work. ■ —— «» » — , ■ ., THE BILLPOSTERS CONVENTION. Albert Taylor, general agent of the Inter- national Alliance of Billposters and BiJIcrs rrt America, was a recent Clippeb caller. The convention of the association will be held at Scranton, Pa., week of Dec. 1. — I» » CHARLES F. PAPB, WHITE! .'. Charles W. Dodd, warden at the County Jail, Elisabeth, N. J., wishes to get Into communication at on-'e with Chai. F. Pape, regarding an Inmate who claims htm as a near relative.