The New York Clipper (December 1914)

DECEMBER 26 THE ISTEW YOEK CLIPPER. 9 S. CLARK COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON Mr. and Mrs, Harry Hastings WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR CARNATION BEAUTIES THE BIG SENSATION. RATING. Book Chorus Cumtumo* Scenery US 95 100 100 number* Principals Comedy Olio 100 100 05 100 RATING. Book Choras Scenery Costumes SO 00 00 00 Principals Numbers Comedy Olio 00 05 80 100 GOOD-BYE TO TEE SLAPSTICK IN BURLESQUE. EI WILLIAM noCHB. Charles Robinson, whether with the Crusoe Girls or with •he Carnation Beauties, li always there with bis own individual line of comedy, which seldom falls to get over. In "The Prize Beauty" bo appears lo hla familiar tramp character with the new surroundings of a Chinese Joint, and la Ue second set In the carnival scene ns His He- toew, with which burleaue patrons nave become familiar, In s Pasha arrangement. Gladys Wilbur, a tall brnnette, of striking ap- pearance, MTves well aa the leading lady and prima donna, playing the Pni-lrlau Modiste In clever fanuion, and falclng good care of her vocal amlgnmt-nts. Then there was Frank Mackey, as the Baron, In Teutonic make-up and lingo, who helped the fun aloig; Jiuin's X. Francis, a real looking manager, and Jack Feeney and Qua Knoll, In a aeries of fanny character make-up and eccentric dances and dashes on and off. May Bernhardt, as the aonbrette, bas a style of ber own, with, pert ways, attractive features and form, end action, and Mabel Lee waa a willing little worker In the Ingenue division. Bob Eajmond. Irving Blactnnaa and Edth Mar- eel completed the cast. The numbers were helped along nicely by the •lick working chorus, and Included: ''Harmony Fay," "Back to the Oorollna You Love," "Want to Linger Longer," and a duet. "If It Wasn't Tor Yon;" "Military Maids." "Since You Olve ■ Ttfte Kisses to Me," a "Nightie" number. - The olio bad Feeney and Knoll, in eccentric dances that ahowed great action: Gladys Wilbur, In her popular sons; selections; the Famous Beauty Oomedy Four, In comedy work and vocal , harmonizing. Charles Koblnson gave bis monologue about the trip up tlie Hudson. Joe Feeney and Little Jerry Fleming, a cbo'oser, did the "Passion Dance," to good applause. "The Husking Bee" number was well done to the last net. "The Fox Trot," led by Miss Lee, and "The Garbage Gentleman's Bnll." The chorus: Ponies — Jerry Fleming, Huth Lamb, Marie Nugent, Mabel Heldt, Patsy Sy- tnends. Lou Marlowe, Nan Russell, Irene Heldt, Babe Powers. Show Girls—Bills Davis, Anna Kent Buster Jericho, Lillian Lawrence. Dolly Edwards Cora Bowts, Vivian Madore, Mercedes Desmordant. The staff: Sam Robinson, manager: Joe B. Mne, business manager; Lew Spooler, musical di- rector; Joe Mullen, carpenter; Fred La Verge, electrician; Polly Aaronton, properties; Dolly Ed- wards,' wardrobe mistress; Harry Link, auditor. Mill. M.LNAGEII SHOWS NERVE. Manager Frank Geraton Is attempting some- thing that baa never been done la the history of burlesque. He la the only manager that has bad nerve enough to run builctque stock during the icJd-Wlnter season. Manager Gcrsten thought that the Bronx patrons would appreciate good stock If It was offered to them In a clean way, free from objectionable, material. He proceeded to figure out bow he could master the situation and decided that he would take the reins himself. He has done it nobly and bos won the support of the large telgbborhood trace. He also bas been drawing patrons from Harlem. He has chosen Brat class people and first class producers. This Is half the game. The company Includes: Mabel Baker prima donna; Meyer Harrlo Hebrew come- dian; Dawy Campbell characters; Jack Martin, straight man; Blly Newton eccentric comedian; Henry Simons Juvenile, and Helen McArdle, sou- brette and Anna Rose. Max Armstrong coaches the principals and puts on tbe hook, and Hal Lane attends to the otaglug of the numbers. He has Introduced a number of novelties, Including a wheel with streamers, which. In revolving, allows tbe working out a number of in tries to figures with tbe girls. » BCRLESQUERS TO AJUSE MOOSE. Walt. M. Leslie, business manager. Bert Baker and Bon Tons Co., and Billy Vail, manager, Casino Theatre, Philadelphia, have put over pos- sibly the largest theatre party ever known, la Philadelphia, the four days before Xmas, Dec. 21, 32, 23, 24, tbe Loyal Order of Moose will have a four days' herding. They have 20.250 members, each member la to take four Beats for Bert Baker's show, making 81,000 tickets for tbe four days. In order to accommodate the crowds two mid- night shows will be given Dec. 22 and 21. This la going some for business Just before Xmas, put when two live wires like Walt Leslie and Billy Vail go after business It Is sure to come. Th« Olippto will announce the exact attendance In a latter Ism*. s MABEL BAKER AT PROSPECT. The Gcrsten Stock Co., playing at the Pros- pect Theatre, Bronx, bas secured Ibe services of Mabel anker as prima donna. Miss Baker Is a prime favorlto on tho Coast having been prima nouta for Kolb & Dill for four seasons. Haasr Dutch. Wann Is golnj to pose for the movies. HARRY LE GLAIR . FEATURED FAY FOSTER SHOW WARNING! TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I caution jon for the last time to refrain from using my name or I will be forced, to take legal proceedings to jirotect same. MI.I.E. liA NETA (The. Oa-lcrlnal Girl la Red) Larry Jmlti and Mamie Ohamplon visited New York again as burlesuers last week, at the Olym- pic, and Miss Champion's bright smile helped much to get the troupe over In conjunction with Larry's comedy work along the familiar lines. These lines were at times rather broad, and the action coarse. Lydla Jospy shone mainly In a vocal way, tbe acting opportunities being somewhat limited. Charles W, Douglas had an Irish character with plenty of facial contortion work and a pronounced brcgue, and was funny. Frank Montrose did fair work as the straight. and Ohas. Hoback, R. Bxlania bad minor mala roles. Pauline Russell was a nifty Mills Hs Ha, and Jeanette Montrose good as PearL Alice Blair. Sa- die Noaworthy and Ins Butler were also honored with parts In the cast of "Palm Beach Girls." Tbe chorus girls' Hat Included: Ponies—Pauline Russell, Sadie Naaworthy, Ina Sutler, Lillian Evans, Velma Addison, Jeannette Montrose. Eatelle Gordon, Virginia Sens, Louise Walton, Bonnie Armstrong, Myrtle Young, Pauline Mulbauer, Alice Gerard, Helen Borger, Alice Blair, Mae Evans. The numbers worthy of mention were: "La Parisian," by Pauline Russell; "Michigan," by Charles Hoback; "I'll Do It All Over Again," by Miss Champion, for several encores; "Sing Again, Nightingale," by Miss Jospy; "Do It With Me," by Miss Champion; Harmony Bay," a One bit of harmonizing, by Miss Jospy; "Ragpicker," by Miss Russell; "By the Seaside," by Miss Jospy. The Brlanza Trio (Miss Jospy and Messrs. Brlanza and Trucchl) scored a hit in their Italian trios. "Hotel Cpalde Down" showed a lot of funny episodes In the hotel office. "All Aboard for Dlile Land" waa Miss Champion's hit offering. "Hose of My Heart" was another bit for Mlai Jospy. and the tough number was also well put on. Zumura entertained In conclusion with a line of Oriental movements on most approved lines, and proved hertelf equal to any of her predecessors. Tbe staff: I. H. Herk. proprietor; M. Wain- stock, manager; Harry Flnberg business man- ager: Olto Muhtbauer, musical director: Jos Woodman carpenter; Charles Tall, electrician; James Waltham, property man; Myrtle Young, wardrobe. JfMI, THE TRANS-ATUNTICS. This show, which opened at Evansvllle, Ind.» Sunday, Nov. 29. under the title of Blue Rlblwn Belle?, playing Indianapolis week Nov. 3d, and Louisville week Dec. 0, changing the title to Cabaret Girls at Cincinnati for week of 13, as the oil Trans-Atlantlcs had played all said towns. The chow took the Trans-Atlantic title from that town on. It Is entirely new from start to finish, featuring. Harry Fields, the Hebrew comedian. Jack Sutler considers this show bb one of the best 'hat has been on tbe added circuit this season. The show is owned by the Burlesque Producing Co. "The Flylne. Dutchman" cast Includes: Jack Witts, Chns. Llpson, Lee Hickman, Frank ITiigliea, Sam Wlnrow, Harry Brown, Casper Zarr.es, M. I'n3lla, J. Harris. Ruby Gray, Pearl Reed, Norma Brown, Vivian Perry and Harry Fields. The musical numbers Include: "A Wonderful Time." "Maid from Madrid," "When the Grown Up Ladles Act Like Babies." "YIddle On His Fiddle," "Mississippi OaUaret," "Tlpperary," "I Want to Linger," "Chinatown." Standard Trio (Wlurow, Hughes and Witt). "Oh, What a Beau- tiful Baby," Popular (Parodies, by Harry Fields; 'Tennessee," "Dancing the Blues Away," "If I Had Some One Like You At Home," "The Mid- night Mooch." . _ The chorus: Misses Perry, Cromwell, Spears, Morton. Byrnes, Blair, Holmes, Stanley. Kelly and Nelson, Burnette, Baker, Mason, Baker, Hoff- man, Orant, Halllday, Francis and Burt. a PAT WHITE] JUBILEE NOTES. Kathleen Marghetle, of Pat White's Big Jubi- lee company Is back with the "show girls" after a serious sick spell. James Mclnerny. the comic Dutch tenor of the company has lost bis voice entirely, and the ver- satile straight man of the show, Marty Pudtg, la furnishing the comedy for the troupe. He chipped Into the show with a "rube" bit recently, and scored some real hit. "Pat" la going to give his company a Christmas dinner. "McGirk," "the mascot" dog of tbe tronpe, MS) tefused to Bleep at tho foot of Gladys Greening and Uazelle Montague's crib. Pat himself la to blame tor "McGirk's" Job. He wished tbe dor* on the company about Ihree or four weeks aito when he found blm looking over tbe billing In front of the thertre en route. "Me" got a steril- izing, fed up strong, and even got la on a group picture of the company. Now he's a thorough- bred .Tublleer spaniel and refuses to aleep at the "foot" of any cots. Red Feather Is atlll on the sick list, but work- ing steadily. s THE "ORIENT AL," DANCER. These are the Golden Days for the "Muwle Agitators" In New Yerk. At the Olympic, a aliow without a "coocb" number would be a curiosity, and even up as far aa Forty-second Street to the Murray Hill, has the "little move- rront" nvule Itself quietly tut Insistently observa- ble. Whether It will travel In a Northwesterly direction and bit tho olber Columbia houses re- nin Ins to be seen. At any rate, the classic In various tu'ses seems to bo In great demand, ■ THE RIGHT SPIRIT. Johnnie Weber, principal oomedlsn with Rose Srilell's Show, has Joined the Actors' Fund as a life member, ani paid his fifty. John nays: "All burlosimc people should Join and help a good cause." Burlesque Is yielding to the uplift movement. Now that drama leagues, playgolng societies, and other bodies have started the cry of purifying the legitimate stage, burlesque has taken this purification and elevating process on its own ac- cord. Of late the censors of burlesque have been ex- tremely busy Individuals. They have repeatedly put tbe ban on bare legs; they have trimmed the rough edges off from the rough Jokes, and ttey have generally proved tbe human laundries through which burlesque haa been given a thorough clean- ing, until now It stands for Just what It should— traveaty and fun—Instead of a questionable enter, talnment for questionable persons. And all of this baa brought about a wonderful cbrnge for burlesque. The audiences have been mere representative of the amusea»nt-lovlug pub- He In general and the box-offlce receipts bavt been mora satisfactory to tbe tnanacemeut. but now burlesque alms even higher. It has taken It upon Itself lo do away with the slap- stick the seltzer bottle and other old and worn- out methods of obtaining laughs and has come to realize that the fun 'n burlesque must depend upon the wit of the lines tbe humor of the situa- tions and the ability of the actor to put them over. The book of a modern burlesque show must be a book and not a foolish series of absurd and funny situations hurriedly brought forth from some actor'a memory, In which the slapstick, the seltzer bottle and other things of this sort played an important part. Audiences will no longer laugh at such humor no more tbnn you or 1 cars to utter loud guffaws when a Joke Is repeated to OS for the twelfth time. A recent study of the burlesque productions that have proved successes distinctly show that burlesque Is becoming more legitimate every sea- son, why, only last week one producer bad the courage to burlesque Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mllaado," and throughout the burlesque much of the wit, the lyrics and practically all of the music was retained from the original opera. It waa highly appreciated—much more than the slapstick efforts of some of the low comedians who are still struggling to make tun by the slapstlck-Sellaer bottle route. The burlesque audience of to-day Is totally unlike the burlesque audience of yesterday. And so tbe burlesque productions are rapidly chang- ing to meet the requirements and tho favor of these new audiences. During the present season I have seen several of the older comedians, who in their day were looked unci, as some of tbe most successful fan- makers of which Ihe burlesque stage could boast, come into the Chicago Columbia, and die a slow death. Their rrethods and material were a beau- tiful, bat pathetic, bonier of crei>e. and the audi- ence refused to accept them. On the other hand. I have seen three or four of the younger genera- tion of comedians—youug men, who depend solely and only on brains and ability for their success- prove a genuine riot In every sense of the wo'd. I don't believe nmny of those Interested in burlesque veallze the tremendous change that has taken place in this form of amusement endeavor, but those who have not yet awakened to what li happening will do well to keep pace with the times for tho bell has tolled ami the ilsy of the old sliipaitlek, seltzer buttle methods has passed. The audler.co of to-duy has already aung the funeral march. LIKE ICELLEY. DIDN'T. During Ihe first part of a very clever show given by the Frolicsome T.ambs at 'he Academy. Pittsburgh, last week, a well-workta up "scrap" between Kelley, Dsmsel and Willlnns. put tbe audience on edge, and held them In expectation of seeing the "real" thins;. During the argument, Kelley mokes the crack that he could lick tlio entire show, together with the stage crew, and up till Wednesday night all went well. But tbe Academy boys, headed ny Art Knead decided to have a little act of their own, so without tipping anyone off, appeared on the stage at the proper nx-n-ent, and when Mike made tbe above-mentioned statement, they called his turn, and In abort told him where to head In. They Anally decided to throw blm out lo the alley, and amid great applause, nnd much laugh- ter, picked blm up bodily, nnd carried him off the siege. The "bit" went great, and was greatly appreciated by Kelley, who waa surprised to And himself surrounded by a supposedly crowd of angry stage boys. In the scramble be lost bis shirt, hut says it was worth the fun. ■ "DIAMOND" JACK COMES BACK. With reference to the recent statement made In these columns, that the bast dressed mechanic on the road was 'VJurley" McGowan, property man with the Olty Sports company, exception Is taken to tola by .popular "Diamond" Jack Frees, of tbe Uncle flam s Belles company. Jack says he does not wish to appear con- ceited, but he bas yet to Dnd anyone who can pass blm, and Is willing to enter Into competition In the display of up-to-date fashion. Just to top off his claim, he appeared at tbe Academy. Pitts- burgh, each day last week In a different suit, hat to match, classy kicks and overcoats, lo say nothing of "rocks," with each set of tbe scenery stuff. To top It off he nearly "knocked Ibe eyes out" of the Academy bunch- on Haturday, when be appeared in tuxedo and high hat, and dared them to say a word. s GOOD WISHES FOR CIIENBT. On the day George A. Ohenet took tho manage- ment of the Oayefy, Detroit, s line of ineiarnger boys was In front of Ihe bos offlee. For several hours there was a constant stream of them. Actual count, Ohsnet received fust one hand/ed •nd twenty-two messages, all wishing blm suc- cess In hla new position. s A CiiKJoa performer returning from South America ucently, reported that lie had played In a province where they had a new president every week. Just like some theatrical pa tiers. E. HEMMENDINGER JCWEI the: CA8H OR 40 JOHN ST., N. Ys (PHONE 971 JOHN) diamonds, jewelry, watches, remuunthig CREDIT BURLESQUE ROUTES. Columbia, Wheel. A). Beeves Show (Irving Bnile, mgr.l— Star, Cleveland, 31-30, Olympic, Cincinnati, 38- Jan. 3, American Beauties (Loa Epstein, nvir.l— Rraplre, Phlla., 31-30, Palace, Baltimore. 28-Jan. 3. Betrman Show (Jack Singer, mar.)—Umpire. Brooklyn. 3146, lay off as-Jan, 3, Providence 4-3. Bon Tons (Frank McAleer, mgr.l—Casino, Phlla., 31-30. Empire, Hobokcn, 3X-Jan. 3. Big Jubilee (Maurice Jacobs, roar.)—Colnmlih. Chicago. 31-30, Eoglawood, Chicago. SB-Jan. 2. JJen Welch's Own Co. (Harry Shapiro, tafjr.l—- Oatety, Detroit, 31-30, Gaiety, Toronto, 28- Jan. 3. Beauty Parade (Ed. Schaeler, mgr.)—Umpire, Toledo. 31-30. Chicago 2KJan. 3. Bowery Burlesquers (Bob Cohen, mgr.l—Engle- wood, Chicago. 31-20, Gaiety, Detroit. 28-Jan. 3. ill Illy Watson's Bur Show (Hilly Watson, mgr.)— Empire, Newark, 21-30. Phlla. 28-Jan. 3. Carnation Beeutlea (Sam Robinson, mgr,)—Or- Shewn, Pateraon, 31-20, Casino, Brooklyn, 38- College Girls (Max Spiegel, mgr.)—Casino, Bos- ton, 31-20, Hartford and Albany 28-Jan. 2. Dreamland Burlesquers (Hob Trovers, mgr.) — Gayely, Milwaukee, 21-30. Chicago 28-Jan. 3. Dave Marlon's Own (lazy Grods, mgr.)—llronx, New York, 21-26, lay off 28-Jan. 3, F.mplro, Newark. 4-0. Follies of tbe Day (Jack McNamara, mgr.)— Gaiety. Toronto, 31-30. Gaiety, Buffalo. 28- Jan. 2. Golden Crooks (James 0. Fulton, mgr.)—Olym- pic, Cincinnati, 31-2(1, Toledo, 0., 2H-Jai). 3. Gaiety Olrla (Jacobs * Jermon, ragrs.l—Oaalno, Brooklyn, 31-20, Hurtlg & Scamon's, New York. 38-Jan. 3. Ginger Olrla (R. W. Chlpman. mgr.)—Hurtlg 4 Seamon'B 21-20, Phlla. 28-Jan. 3. Girls of the Gay Wblto War (Have GoMon, mgr.) —J.ay off 21-20, Westminster, providence, 28- Jaa. 2. Globe Trollers (Wash Marl.n, mar.) — Galtly, Pittsburgh, 21-20, Olevelind 28-Jan. 2. Gjpsy Malda (Wm. V. Jennings tngr.)—Gaiety, Kansas Olty, 31-20, Gaiety. Omaha, 28-Jan. 2. Olrla of the Moulin Rouge (Hurtle A .Seaman, overs.)—Gaiety. Buffalo, 21-30, Syracuse and CMca 28-Jan. 2. flay New Yorkers (Jake Ooldenherg, mgr.)—. Gaiety. Washington, 21-20, Gaiety, Pittsburg, "B-Jou 2 Olrla from Happyland (Geo. n. nsrrls. mgr.l— Albany and Hartford 21-30, Oaalno, Boston, 28- Jan. 2. Happy Widows (Fennesay ft Herk, intra.)—Lay off 21-20, Minneapolis 28-Jan. 2. Honeymoon Girls — Syracuse and Ullca 21-20, Gavely, Montreal, 28-Jan. 2. Hastings' Big Show (Harry Hastings, mgr.)— Gaiety, Montreal, 21-20, Albany aod Hartfurd 28-Jan. 2. Liberty Girls (Alex. D. Gorman, mgr.)—Oalety, Omaha, 21-28, lay off ItB-Jan. 2, Mlnneaiwlls 4-0. Lovemakers (Sam Howe, mar.)—Umpire, Hobo- ken, 21-JO, Empire, irrot.ll.vn, 28-Jan. 2. Million Dollar Doll" (Ira Miller, mgr 1—Colum, bta. New York, 31-21, Grphcnm, Pateraon, 38- Jan. 2. Prise Winners (A. Pearson, uigT.)—Hartford and Albany 31-28. llronx. New York. 28-Jan. 3. Boaawnd Girls (Walter Greaves, mgr.l—Star, ft. Paul, 21-20. Oalety, Milwaukee 28-Jan. 3, Ross Sydeil's (Harry Thompson, mgr.)—sProvr dencw 21-30, Gaiety, Boston, 28-Jan, 2, Kcsey Posey Girls (l>. S. Clark, mgr.)— Lay off 14-19, Oalety, Minneapolis, 21-20. Eoclal Maids (J. J. Llebermann, mgr.)— Ostoty, Boston, 21-20. Columbia, New York, 28-Jan. 2, Star and Gaiter (Frank Welaberg. mgr.)—Pal- ace, Baltimore, 21-3), Gaiety, Washington, 28- Jan. 2. Trocaderoa (Frank 8. Pierce, mgr.)—Lay off 31- 20, Empire, Newark, 28-Jan. 2, Winning Widows (Louis Gilbert, mgr.)—Prince**. Bt. Louis, 31-20. Oalety, Kansas Olty, 28- Jan 2. Wataon Slatera' Co. (Max Spiegel, mgr )—Chi- cago 21-29, Princess, St. Louis, 28-Jan, 3, Colombia. Wheel—Added. Auto Girls (Teddy Slmonds, mgr.l—Garden, Buf- falo, 21-20, Star. Toronto. 28-Jan. 2. Broadway Girls (Bob Gordon, mgr.)—Standard, St. Louis, 21-00. Century, Kansas City, 28- Bohemian* (Tom Miner, mgr.)—Olympic, New York, 21-20, Academy, Jersey City, 28-Jan. 3. Big Review (Henry V. Dixon, mgr.)—Star. To- ronto, 21-30, Savoy, Hamilton, 28-Jan. 2. Beauty. Youth tad Folly (Louis Stark, mgr.)— Academy, Norfolk, 21-20, Grand. Trenton, 31- Jan. 2. Big 8enastIon (Morris Wainetock, mgr.)—'Acad- emy. Jersey Olty. 21-20, Perth Atnboy, N. J., nnd Olii-die-, Pa., 28-Jun 2. Cabaret olrla (Jack Ollne*. mgr.)—Orand Opera House. Boston, 21-20, Worcester and Holyoke 28-Jsji. 2. City Belles—Lay off 2120, Academy, Norfolk. 28- Jan, 2. City Snorts (B. H. Patten, mgr.)—.Blnghomton and Schenectady 31-20, Corinthian, llocbestur, 28-Jan. 2. Charming Widows—Gayely, Philadelphia. 21-20 Cracker Jacks (Charles Falke, susp.)—•Savoy, Hamilton, 21-20, Cadillac. Detroit, Mich,, 2b- Cfaerry o'loasotna (Maurice Jacobs, mgr.)—Nixon, Aflanllc City, 31-20, Jllngbamton and 8cheneo> tady 2B-Jan. 2. Eva Mtill'a Show (Lew Talbot, purr.)—•Howard, Boston, 21-20, Grand, Boston. 28-Jan. 3. Follies of Pleasure—Standard, Olnclnaali, 21-10, Cleveland 28-Jm. 2. _ Fay Foster '.V>. (Joe Ojipenhelmer. mgr.)—nay- market,' Chicago, 21-20, standard, St. Louis, IW**, 2. . _ ,, . French Models (Dick Oelsler. mgr.)—Buckingham, Louisville, Ky„ 31-20, Standard, Cincinnati, 28-Jan, 2. Girls of tha Foillssa (H. M. Strouse, mgr.)— Stsr. Bkln., 31-20, iPhlha. 38-Jan. 2. Gay Widows (Louis J. Oberworth, mgr.)—Oaysty, Brooklyn 21-30, Grand, New Haven, 38-30, Park. Bridgeport, 31-Jan. 2. Girls from Joylsnd (Sim Williams, mgr.)—Part, ilirlilgeport, Conn., 24-20, Wslerbury and Spring- field 28-Jan 2. , „ . Garden of Olrls (Louis Gerard, mgr.)—Oalety. Baltimore, 21-20, Atlantic Olty 28-111. Hello Paris (Wm. Itoeliw, mgr.l—Cadillac, Ds> trott. 21-20, Ibvymarket, Chicago. 28-Jan. 2. High Life Olrla (Frank Colder, mgr.)—VIcto-la, Pittsburgh, 21-21, I'enn Circuit 28-Jbji 2. High Boilers—Century, Kansas City, 31-20, lay off 38-Jbb. 2. Oalety, Chicago, 4-0 Heart Charmers (Davy Goadron, mgr.l—I*y off 2130. Oalety, Chicago, 28-Jan. 2. Mischief Makers (F. W. Gerhard/, mgr.)—Mur- ray Hill, New York, 21-20, Star, Bkln., 28- Jan. 2. Mil la Carlo Olrls <T. liulllvnn, but.)— Wain- lurry and Springfield, 21-''ii, Howard, Boston, 28-Jan. 3. Orientals (Billy Watson, mgr.l—Perth Amboy and Chester 31-20, Gaiety, Hnlllnvire, 28-Jan. 2. Passing Review of 1SI4 (Joe Levitt, mgr.l—Wor- eester and Holyoke 21-20, Murray Hill, New York. 28-Jan. 2, Beplcmlier Morning Glories—Oalety, Chicago, 21- 20. Columbia, Indianapolis, 28-Jan. 3. Tsrgo Girls (Cats. K. Taylor, mgr.l—I'enn CI* cult 21-20. Olympic. New York. 28-J»u. 2. Tango Queen* (It. n. Daley, mgr.)—Corinthian, Itnchi-atcr, 21-20. Garden, Buffalo. 2H-Jnn. 2. Taxi Olrls (Jack Levy, mgr.)—Columbia. In- dlanaiiolla, 21-20, Ilucllnghaiii, Louisville, 28- Jan. 2. Transatlantics (Ohas. Donogliue, mgr.)—Umpire. Cleveland, 21-10, Victoria, Pittsburgh, 28- Jan. 2. Tempters (Gas Kabn, mgr.)—Troeadero, Italia., 21-20. Zsllah's Own Show (John Kckbardl. mgr.)— Grand. Trenton, 21-20, Oajety, Bkln., 38- Jan. 2. PKNN CIRCUIT. . Beaver Falls. Pa Monday. (Ireensburg, Pa.—Tuesdav. Cambria. Johnstown. Pa.—Wednesday. .Vilshler, Altoona, Pa.—Thursday. Majestic, York. Pa.—Friday. Academy, Heading, Pa.—Saturday. Barton Circuit. Merry—Star, Scrautoti, 31-20. Trip to Perls—Star. Scranton. 28-Jan. 3. Uncle Sam's Belles—Odeoti. Newark, 31-30. ■ * TIII3Y LIKE ITI Ben W, Harris, musical director of the Oaslno, Brooklyn, writes us: "Dean Ciii'fiii: Tho pictures nf tho burlesque leailtrs In this week's Issue of Tits Clutkb could not be better. The Idea of Tut Curt'im In put- ting tbe pictures of the burlesque house leaders III Ha |iu|«t proves (list II la Iho one paper of Ihe profession Hut absolutely recognises in a proper manner this form of amusement. All ths pU tures of the men are good. "in "The Leader,' 'B-I'Tat' l.s« written a very ii lee article. He knows wual'a what, for the very tiling that he mentions In his article about house lenders having to nlay the show In the nbsenee of the company leader, fell lo myself during tbe en- gi'geineiit at the Sain Howe Miow at the Casino, The leader of the show, faltal to show up the latter part of Ihe w»,-k and jour humble servant din his work as Sam lime said 'like a regular lender.' " IRWIN'S OI«.CQ MOHEf Fred Irwin Is in town, lie may take back one of Ills franchise* himself III the near future. . s Mipmoiit shows far New Yrnr'a eve are the presents that will be handed lo some biirlcaquers. Jim nm goes with the Big Sensation, ToYLANn Vaiim;n.i.n was put on ns nn orches- tra entracte by [snider 1M. Mohrlmcli, at IhB Columbia, New York, Monday, last week. Tha meclirj.lcnl lays were niuiilpulntcd by Wm. Pecan, Although some nf tho stunts noppctl, tbe dancing bear and Ibe light-rope- walker went over, nlso tho iittlng picture caricatures. The Ides waa all rUht. Frank Williamson bad to retire again from Ihe cast uf Ihe (linger Olrla, at Patersun, -where he Is again convalescing. Ab Till! Omi'I'bii presses were whirling Tue*. day night, the theatre party at the Oaalno, Brook- lyn, uml dinner and dance to follow at Ihe Socager- bund Hail were In progress, and proaiiccta mmih- bed a huge success for the occasion In honor of Mac HoJilun, i.'M.ii wiu:h, ()., will have burlesque of the Colum- hln-A'ldcd type at Ihu ICiuprena, commencing next week, between Cincinnati and Cleveland. SraNcaa and Da Giarr, those clever hard- shoe dancers, with Ihe Frolicsome Lambs, arn unking good with Interest. Their specialty In Inn ilrnt part la cleverly extended and neat dressing gives the act a clean appearance. Kkm.t, DaUBBt. and Williams are doing well In Hie Itirton wheel with Undo Sinn's Belles. They have one or two oilier shows In preparation which, according to that little big agent, Jlmmli) Morris, are sure to bring home the bacon. llAimv IIealt Is arranging several theatre par- lies for Jeitle Kalabronk, who la now with l.'uclo Sam'* Belles. In Newark, N. J. Mai Wills, with Follies of Pleasure Co., Is doing one number with the show, and she get* wrheupa galore. Lotus l)nt,L joined the 3am Howe Company oa musical director, taking the place of George ttod- gl-ie. NEWTON'S NEW IDEA! Five Minutes Corklig. Cross-Fire (2 Males), T»0o. Five Minutes Snappy Cross-Fire (Male ani Female), 50c. Fins Minutes Bright Monologue Chatter (Male) 50c. Five Minutes Minstrel Material (End Man and Interlocutor). 50c, material comes in neatly typa- Tlala written form, nnd la not illou-worn junk, lias been tried ont and lis* an absolute kick In every line, Fries* quoted on «ielusive) material. Author of n»y moud and Baln't "Locked Oat.'' HARRY U. NEWTON. 61 Prasad Oparov Host**, Chlraalo. ENLARGED AND BEAUTIFIED MOUQIN'S 6th Ave., hat. 27th aad 28th Sts., New Yort MOST POPUIiAR rfUuHCH ItlCiTAl HAJTT PAHIBIAN CAFE I! If D8IC 9M P.M. TO 1 A.M. 511 «th AT*., OMf Slot fit,' S35 Wa^4M8b.nMurTbrsM«St> BSSdAvt^Ba^lOthac. fiend for illustrated Catelocu* C. Mall Orders Carefully Filled. PLAYS Large List of Mew Prole*, slonal and Amateur Plays Vaudeville Sketches. B'-- V*ad*vrii*Bk*tohs . II ouolosu e a, at In a t rt III at si Mas. of as lags trial . WMttttwti&lFisssS:- WANTED, AT ONCE Gen. Bub. Man Willi wardrobe, to double trap drums in orchestra; must, furnish own trnps. Three Nlifhis and Week stands. Hulnry In accordaucu with times. Write or wlru Btiting nil. UKKHARD STOOK CO. K.lgar. !(«lir„ Dee. %WM\ lllldreth, libr., Dee. »*-M. t i -ii ili*:' •• '.ii "Ir \l .,.1 i.