The New York Clipper (January 1915)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. January 2 WHAT'S BIGGEST SONG IN LAND OUR LONDON LETTER, HKRRT GEORGE IIIBBEHT, SPECIAL. COHHI8POJDMT. Clipper Dorf>D, 5 . "ootfc Square Gray'* Inn, London, W. C. them. Spy plavs abound. Thn Hoyalry, by J. Harold Terry end Worrau, "The Man Wio Stayed i Dec. 10. MAJiY "SPY" PLATS. At the outaet of the war It was Intimated to managers that they must refrain trom real- istic plan and spy plays, likely to depress the public or terrify It, or outrage German susceptibilities. But the rote has been re- lazed, out of eight. As for depressing plays, the public shut them up more effectively than the censor could, by Just stopping away from at at the Lechmere at Home." ll a great nit Venues Eadie Is "the man ■who stayed at home," a smart, well set-aj> Joung fellow, the butt of a seaside boarding ouse, because be would not enlist He was. In fact, an astute secret service officer, snd the boarding boueo a regular hot bed of spies, ■whom he dug out Within a few hours we shall know all about Barrio's spy play, "Der Tag." Stoll had the oBer of it a few days ago, grabbed It, snd will do it on Monday. Meanwfii'e, Barrle makes the remark that It will "create no little stir In diplomatic political and social circles;" but otherwise has sworn every- body to secrecy. In fact, the Coliseum of- ficials know nothing. Dion Bouctrault Is rehearsing Irene Vanbrugh, Norman lie- Kennell and the rest behind closed doors at the Duke of York's. Stoll has another spy play in hand, "For Our Flag," at the Middlesex Muriel Pa'mer, indiscriminately a newspaper woman and an actress, wrote tbts. It tells of a young war office clerk, who recovered a stolen plan, and, in fact, develops Into a cinematograph chase, for Incidental to the play are pic- tures which Miss Palmer took, making a desperate dash to the lighting lines In an automobile, and smuggling the films home- ward 1b her patrol tank. She plays In her 8;etch, being, it will be seen, a most ▼ersa- I* young woman I VESTA VICTORIA WINS SUIT. Vesta Victoria sued Moss Umpires for breach of contract, alleging losses exceeding 110,000. Her salary transpired, during the consideration of the case, as 1700. Moss Empires declined. In one instance, to allow Miss Victoria to appear although she was billed "like a circus. 1 ' at their London sub- urban Empire, Stratford, giving as their rea- son, that she bad not presented herself at rehearsal on the morning of the day of her opening, according to their rules, well known throughout the profession and duly set out in the papers. As to other dates Involved in the dispute, they said Miss Victoria claimed to vary her dates arbitrarily, and they could not allow such a claim. The con- tract contemplated a change of dates, but It was a matter for negotiation and not for the casual volition of tie artists. Miss Vic- toria's lawyer suggested that the Moss people were crasy to substitute "revues" for in- dividual, high priced top-liners, and had mads trouble with that object Miss Victoria said artists of her distinction did not turn up at Monday morning rehearsals. Their work was known, and the role was waived. This was the point on which Judgment bung. The court held that attendance at rehearsal -was not proven to be an Irrefrangible con- dition of en artist's engagement, therefore. Most Empires were not competent to dismiss Vesta Victoria from their service because she did not attend rehearsal. Therefore, the young woman recovers damages and costs approximating $20,000. The Moss Empires would have done better to lot tho artist work out her dates, for, In truth It is the genera! opinion that they wore more concerned to cut out a few high salaried people than to enforce a pedantic observance of rules. Tho hearing of the caso occupied several days, and many well known people gave evidence. George Graves peeled the court with "Here we are again," as he entered the witness box. A statement that Harry Lauder lost his temper because a tsxtcab was registering a rest a minute against him, waiting time, got a great laugh. ALIEN LICENSEES. When the London County Council sat to consider the grant of licenses co music ball and dramatic agents for the year ensuing, there were some very curious revelations. Imagine Richard Warner opposed as an alien enemy I Reckoning the Important position be held for years, with the long term of his continuity In business, "Dick" Warner may be accounted the dor.cn of tho agents. He hts lived and worked In London some forty yeara, Is a Freeman of the City, and what not Nowadays, he Is a sick man, and only the nominal head of the concern, which Is operated as a Joint stock corporation. But he holds the license, and be Is on un-natural- lied Cxech. It appears that at the very oat- set of his career, papers for his naturalisa- tion were prepared. lie fell 111 at that time and lost sight of the business. The commit- tee had no hesitation in licensing htm. Ernest de Vers, another old agent, got his license In somewhat similar circumstances. But Marlnelll's license was withheld. He is a German, and the essential licensee of the agency here, although he has transferred bis share holding. Marlnclll Is to appeal, and says he is confident of tho result. Wolhetm's application was adjourned. The Variety Booking Office (W. Buchamn Taylor and W. Dawe) had to undertake to dismiss W. Edelsten. Ear) Hooper (Qrukler), Ernest Edelsten, Harry Burns, Harry Day. J. H. Hensehel, Davis Bliss, ft. W. Wlelsnd and Jules Guise had to procure certificates of birth and got there. Daniel Mager and Gustave Bauer proved naturalization. THE TIVOLI SITE). Seme time ago I told you that there was trouble among tie Tivoll shareholders, and that it v, as possible they would not rebuild the ball. This was torn down about a year ago, la agree- ment with a scheme promulgated by the city uuthorltlet for widening the Strand. There lies a great, empty spice, lor a bigger, better ball, a few yards farther back from the sidewalk than the old one. But the company which bad teen doing badly for some time, ha* no loose money for re-'juiidlag. Tho directors casually i ecommended them to sell ibe site for wbst it would fetch. The stockholders, not without les- sen, allege bad management, and have appointed a committee with searching powers to to Into tbe matter snd report Probably Stoll would Jnmp at the chance of acquiring this On* historic site, with the valuable juirllege of a liquor license, In tbe vety heart of the cty. It b Incredible that it can be diverted to other urea. From tbe Haymaikct comes a report that they are wont to turn back as many as a thousand people who want to see "Tho Flag Lieutenant" mi a Saturday night 1 "Little lord Fanntlerty" Is to bsve a Christ- inas ran In London, with Cora Ooffln, hitherto test known as a dancer, as tbe little lord. "Outcast" Is withdrawn from Windham's to- tight It has not amounted to much since Ethvl I*vey left the east. Gtrild Do Maurier will shortly revive "Raffles" here. To-night sees the last of "Tbe Little Minister" at tbe Duke of York's Theatre. Having had to resume rcfresslon of their thea- tre—the Princess—the atelvUka will do their military drama, "On His Majesty's Service" there. Charles Cochran's rightly named revue, "Odds and Qids," at tbe Ambsstidor's, Is still one if tbe funniest things In tvwn. Arthur Plsyfslr and Xvonne Around have proved a welcome addi- tion. Fifty performances have now been placed to the credit of the revived "Country Girl," at Daly's. >W. Somerset Maugham, tbe dramatist, has re- summed bis old trade of doctoring, snd gone to the front. Fred Terry has changed the name of Ernest Heudnes' plsy, which is rehearsing st the Strand Theatre, from "Peg and the 'Prentice" to "Mistress wilful." Israel Zangwill has written a play for Arthur Bourchler, called "Too Much Money. George Alexander was again compelled to ex- tend the run of "His Honse In Order," at tbe St. James' Theatre, ensuing to hts announcement of Its withdrawal. Bat to-night it comes definite- ly -to an end. Arthur Collins baa bought the French and Bel- elan rights of "Potash 4 perlmotter," and says he hopes to see his opportunity soon. A fine Dim et "Kismet," posed for by Oscar Asche. Lily Brayton and their company, was llrst ehown at the Shaftesbury Pavilion Mllllo Hylton la now playing Mrs. Potash, In "Potash & Perlmutter," at the Queen's Theatre, and playing It exceedingly well. F. It. Benson has taken the Shaftesbury The- atre off Itebert Ooartneldge's bsn.1i for a while, and will run 8hakeipeare from Christmas. His Idea la to re-assemble some old members of his company, who have raecuwhlle become famous elsewhere. "Peg o' My Heart" and Leurotte Tarlor will, on Jan. 11, move from the comedy to the Clot*. In aupersesslon of "Msmetna." which has proved but moder.itel.tr successful. Oscar Asche has not yet settled his plans. "Charley's Aunt" pays her annnal visit to town for the Christmas holidays. This year her abid- ing place ,'s tbe Prince of Wales' Theatre, where "Miss Hook of Holland" comes to sn end to- night. A. E. Pickering, Just home from South A fries, will look after Louis Meyer's business interests in London, wlitle that gentleman takes the long holi- day prescribed by his doctor. Matthcion Lang taki* "Mr. Wn" on the road. ■Performances organised by Alfred Butt have raised upwards of $15,000 for the war funds. At the London Hippodrome they say booking at this season of the year has never been so good n* It Is for "Business as usual." Oaby Deslys snd "The Rajah's Buhy" now disappear from "The Paialng Show," at the Pal- ace Theatre. This week the Eccentric Club left its old home In Rbaftesbnry Avenue. Henry Olive and Mabel Bunyea begin their second tour of the Moss Circuit on Jan. 4. Gerald Griffin celebrated his sixtieth birthday on Saturday. He has been for forty years on the staae. Many American artists will recall Lawrence. the music book boy at the Oxford. He rejoined the army, and was kicked to death by a horse before he beard a shot. A sketch, entitled "The Revenge of the Lions." was produced at the London Palladium on Mondiv, by George March. It ts Intended si a setting for a show by a troupe of pet forming lions, and It not, In fact, very credible or Illusory. A rascally foreign musician has a spite against a little girl, nnd her kindly guardian, rbore odd fancy It is to keep captive in hit tomo a number of lions which he Is supposed to tsve caught In Africa. The musician murderously let* thorn loose; then. Is himself enable to escape. But, with s gesture. tbe little flrl retires them to tblr rige. Tbe btmpjtle takes place In a garden, through the railings of which the audience ease*. It Is, in fact, very like i lion act la a steel-barred cage at the Onlah. Thomas nargreaves, the North Country music lioll proprietor, left nearly $100,000. Dutch Daly and his wife commemorated tbe fortieth anniversary of their marriage lately. Nearly $4,000 has been raised for the war funds In a week, as the result of a special appeal to vaudeville artists In The Performer newspaper. Msy Tone Is said to be running a hotel near Capetown. Sonth Africa. THERE'S REASONS IS HO LION BONO HIT GEORGE LEDEUDR attached tho London Gaiety Co. Dec. 28, at New Haven, Conn., after the performance of "To-night's the Night," for money he claims la due him on the London production of "Potash A rerlrautter," under the management of Groasmlth A Laurlllard, owners of the Gaiety company. Before the company was allowed to leave New Haven, Mr. Laurlllard had to give a bond for $25,000. "STOP YOUR WATCH," a two act musical comcOy, will be offered Jan. 1 by F. Zlegfeld Jr., In connection with the Danse do Follies, on tbe New Amsterdam Theatre Roof. It will run about one hour. Ned Wayburn will stage It. GUTnRIE McCLINTIC, of the producing staff of Wlnthrop Ames, st the Little Theatre, has been presented with a gold penknife in recognition of his services In managing the recent benefit at the Shnbert Theatre for the Sccours National Fund Hollef of French Women and Children and Belgian Refugees, by Mrs. Frank Gray Grlswold, of the enter- tainment committee. TO EXPEDITE morning rehearsals of "Children of Earth," the American prise play by Alice Brown, and mcke scenic corrections possible without Interference to the platers, Wlnthrop Ames has had one scene set up at the Booth Theatre and another at the Little, and the company moved at completion of ca/ft act. WE HAVE A MILLION REASONS WHY OUR SONG 18 THE BIGGEST 80NG HIT IN THE LAND: REASON 1 It's the applause winner on every bill. REASON 8 You can bear a pin drop when It's sung. REASON 3 It finds Its way into the heart of cv'rvone. REASON 4 It's a song you never get tired of. REASON 5 It's the talked of song in er'ry corner of the country. WHY SPEAK OF THE OTHER 9 9 1,995 REASONS, WHEN ONE LOOK AT A COPY WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT- WHEN YOU'RE A LONG, LONG WAY FROM HOME IS THE NEAREST SONG TO "SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD" EVER WRITTEN I BROADWAY MUSIC CORP. WILL VON TILZEH. Free. MB W. 43th St., H. TV.'! J THE L0EW HOUSES. HOW TO GET THERE, rSOM TIMES SQUIBS. NATIONAL THEATRE: 14»th Street snd Bergen Avenue. N. Y. Take Subway marked "Bronx Park," get off at 149th Street and walk one block East SKVBNTB AVENUE THEATRE: 121th Street and Seventh Avenue. N. Y. Take Subway marked "Lenox Avenue" or "Bronx Park.' Get on" at 120th Street, and walk one block West BIJOU THEATRE: Smith and Livingston St-eets, Brooklyn, N. T. Take Subway marked "Brook- lyn." Get off at Borough Ball and wa'k two blocks North. COLOMBIA THEATRE: Washington and Tlllery Streets, Brooklyn, N. V. Take Subway marked "Brooklyn." Oet off at Borough Hall and walk three Mocks South. SHU BERT THEATRE: Broadway and Howard Avenue, Brooklyn. N. Y. Take Subway to Brooklyn Bridge, then go sp stairs, take Lexing- ton Avenue Elevated to Gates Avenue and walk one block North. DELANOST STREET THEATRIC: Delancey and Suffolk Streets, New York. Tnke Broadway ear to Fourteenth Street. Traiafcr East to ear marked Brooklyn. Oct off at Suffolk Street BOULEVARD THEATRE: MM Boulevard snd Westchester Avssre, New York. Take Bronx fubway to Simpjou Street LIBERTY THEATRE: Liberty and Stone Avenues. Take Sobwsy to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. Then take Long Lslasd train to East New York Station. FULTON THEATRE: Falton ond Nostrind Are- nee, Brooklyn. Take Subway to Brooklyn Bridge. Then take Fdlton Street Elevated to Nostrsnd Avenue. WARWICK THEATRE: Falton Street and Jerome Avenue, Brooklyn. Take Subway to Atlantic Avenne. Then take Long Ialend train to War- wick Street FLATBUSH THEATRE: Fulton Street snd Chorea Avenue. Brooklyn. Tile Subway to Atlantic Avenue. Then *ike Flatbnali Avenue car to Church Avenue. KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE: Fortieth and Mar- ket Streets, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Rail- road. Get off at West Philadelphia. Take Ele- vated to Fortieth and Market Streets. ALHAMBRA THIiATR.1: Twelfth and Morris Streets, Philadelphia. Peu>ylvanla Railroad. Get oh* at Broad Street Station. las Fes aostsi serf teeek. Otter circuits to follow. OUT OF TOWN NEWS OINCINJVATI. The nights before Chria'tmas were fraught with more or less famine for the show shops, but Yule- tide brought cheer, which was pretty well dis- tributed. Only one exception was noted. The signs of the times are reflected In the multiplicity of "theatre parties," given by the various news- papers—gitts to tbe various organisations. Sev- eral hundred newsboys, for instance, crowded tbe gallery at Music Hall as guests of The Pott dur- ing the run of TAe OMcogo Tribune's Belgian war pictures. Then the Big Brothers took care of a bunch of Little Brothers at Loew's Empress. Thurston, at the Walnut Street, bad as bis guests, jointly with Noble George F. Fish, the Syrian Temple Shrine Band, with all the Past Potentates and the new official Divan, end at Tuesday's matinee tho newsboys Oiled tbe bal- cony, hem Year matinees are promised ill iround. Gband Opxba Hones (John H. Havlls, mgr.)— Henry W. Savage preaenta "Everywoman," Dec. 27, with Alice Baxter in the leading role. Last week Rose Stabl was seen to advantage In a rollicking, laughter-provoking play, "A Perfect Lady." Although some of the critics used big hammers and declared that Ohannlng Pollock and Rennold Wolf had failed to build a star-ilae com- edy, still "A Perfect Lady" seemed to plesse and Is thoroughly amusing. Lucille HIggins waa as fascinating as Patricia O'Brien, of "Chorus Lady" memory. Beatrice Noyea harvested honors as Flossie Day. Others who shone Included: Cherrie Carlisle, Adelle Adams, Marlon Stephenson, Frauk Beamish, Raymond Von Sickle, C. D. Clark, Carl Harborougb and Charles E. Sturgei. Mrs. Pat- rick Campbell comes Jan. 4. Ltbio (Carl Hubert Heac'r, mgr.)—"A Pair of Sixes" will be thrown Dec. 27, with Ralph Hers and May Votes in leading roles. Tbe reception given "The Appeal" was keenly cruel. Dr. O. M. urate's pla7 waa labeled by Russell Wilson as quite the worst of tbe eesaon, and The Pott critic wondered "what the Lyric ever did to Santa Haul to draw such a Christmas present." Although the morning critics wen less drastic, Montgomery Philter called tho production a vermon on mar- riage and divorce rather then a plsy. There was little dramatic action. With such an output of sdrirse criticisms the company wss not tn merry Christmas humor. In tbe support were Henley Edwards, s most villainous diiclple of Blsckstue; Joseph Kent, a divine eloquent; Joseph Thome, Enid Morel ucd Leslie Hope. "High Jinks" ar- rives Jan. 8. Walnut STSsarr (George F. Fish, mgr.)—Eu- genie Blair came Dec 27, in Robert Hililard's old success, "A Fool There Was." Thurston, the magician, waa a good before holiday card. His program was as pleasing as ever. It was called a polyglot program, and there was enough comedy to satisfy the most exacting. "Sis Hopkins" comes 18. B. V. Kami's (John F. Royal, mgr.)—Fekln Mysteries will be tbe feature of the bill Dec. 27, with Hon Ping Chlen. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mc- Greevey come back as "The Village Fiddler and the Country Maid." the Primrose Four, Toney • nd Norman, in "Nonsense:" AM Hoyt, and the Kramers are also listed, motion pictures. Evmtss (George A. Bovyer, mgr.)—Owen McGlveney, protean stsr, will bead the bill Dec. 27. Othera Include: Dave Nowlln and GertieJEt. Olatre. tbe Three Bennett Sisters, George Rock- well and Al. Wood, and Ethel Whiteside and her Dancing Girls. Motion pictures. Oltmpio (W. 9. Jackson, mgr.)—Al. Reeves and his Big Bennty Show ere coming Dec. 27, with Mabel Blske featured as the prise. Last week Billy Arlington and the Golden Crook Burlesque Co. put on "From Riches to Bags." The Uncle Dudley of th> leading comedian waa a streik of genuine humor. Babe La Tour repeated her former triumphs. Frank Dobson and Eleanor Cochran were alio pleasant contributors. The chirua was large, pretty snd well dressed. The Globe Trotters Jan. 8. Stand abd (Charlei B. Arnold, mgr.) —The French Models are due Dec 27. They follow the FolllM of Plees-iF», a real warm show, la which "The Girl in Red" brought the temperature cp to the :>oU.ng point. The chorus Is reallv a fine looking group of "tuei iy -merry girls." In tbe two act burlesque, "The Olrl From Broadway." Vona Raymond, Violet HUsou, Jack McOabe, Clyde Bates snd Tom McKenna were in cheerful, fun-making evidence. Girls From Hippyland Jan. 8. Osbman. —Tbe Qermsn Theatre Co. put on a holiday mstlnee performance. Dee. 28, for the children, wh«n "Mai and Merita" was presented, with Lenl Rothe and Hie Lorens In the leading Srts. "Des Freebllng" Is underlined 27, with ehsrd Letacb In tho title role. OarHftnt, Stbakd, Hiuck's Orxaa Hocss snd Familt offer motion pictures. TtrLsmos Nona. Trb an laia will he "played in" it B. F. Keith's, where two ahows are booked for the last night of old 1814, Floebjicb Hawkins was the soloist at Us hit popular concert given by the Cincinnati Sim- phony Orcncstra at Music Hall. Otto Ebnst Soman, termer director of tbe German Theatre Co., has assumed charge st the dramatic department of the College of Mu''-. TBS Maiioneys, Morsn and Beebe, ham u. Quitman, Bill Bart and AUno, novelty diiicer! were all on the program of the recent Douglr. s aa Badcllffe snow at People's. Josxrii O'Msaba Is to be seen tn s monologue reclul of 'The House Next Door" Da. O. M. BatrNB made seierel heroic chjr,jr» In his play, "The Appeal," after the firing of to* critics' broadside. A materially changed intrrnrt- tiitlon was offered st the Christmas matinee. Noka Batss Is a prime favorite, and the Keith turnouts were not backward about lettine her know It. HaufAJt Tddbo was s bright light on the Keith bill. W. H. Wbiobt came In advance of "Every- woman." "Montjat," as Interpreted by tbe O'Rrlen- Havcl company at B. F. Keith's, proved s scram from end to end. TBS German Players are making heroic efforts to keep on, but tbe exchequer is unsteady in the pins. A fats of new comers, Harry and Era Pu:k. were welcome additions to the list of local fa- vorites. They were Keith cards. "V'AUDSVILLS IN MOSEIIUNO" WIS 1 big hit at tbe Empress, where Alice Hanson possibly carried off the huge slice of Christmas honors, la her sketch, "Tbe Laugh Girl." Qbaois Eitam has Ben J. Miles for s part- ner in the playlet "Mrs. Morhy's Second Hus- tand," which, st Loew's Empress, repeated former successes. Ths Michigan Glee Club and Princeton's Tri- angle Club were holiday visitors. Their crunlog wis made social events of no little prominence. Ban Claire, Wis. — Crind (O. D. Moon, mgr.) "W.ttca Your Step" Dec. 27-28. OiTBsca, O'Kxasa, Lime, Bex, Umqtts nnl Stab, feature films. St. Louis, Mo.—Shautrt (Melville Stoli, mgr.) "A Pair of Sixes" week of Dec. 27. Oltufio (Walter Suiford. mgr.)—Rose Stahl, la "A Perfect Lady," 27 snd week. Ahoican (H. It. Wallace, mgr.)—Thurston, the great magician, Is the attrition week of 27. Pass. —"The Tenderfoot" Is the attraction bere reek of 27. f.BSNANDOAB.—"Offlcer 888*' week of 27. PiUNaxas.—Watsoj Sl»te.-s" Show 27 and weet. Standaud (L. llel-.'beub-.ch, mgr.)—Tbe Fay Tester Company week of 37. Gaibtt. —Jack Held and "Adimlets Eden" week of 27. Viotobu (Win. Oavo. ugr.)—"Christmas Near Paris, 1870-71;" or, "The Barbarians," Is ibe holiday oiTerlng 27 and week. CnxoK.—Cornell University Musical Clubs 30. Oabbick. —Belgan War pictures continue to at- tract lanje crowds. Oolth-bia. —Bill 27 and week: Cuing Ling Foo nnd company. Grace I* Bee, Natalie and Ferrari, Dolan and Lenharr, Wllla Holt Wikeneld, Marie ard BUly Hart, Burkbart and White, Miller and Lylee, and motion pictures. Grand. —BUI 27 nsd week: Earle S. Dewey and Mabel Rogers and company, De Marcla's animals, Marie Stoddard, Dow and Dow, Van and Bell, Dyer and Leonard, Astedlo, snd snlmated weekly. Hrponsom.—Bill 27 ind week: William H. St James, the Stewart Sisters and Escorts. An- derson and Golnes, and Dainty Blanche Sloane. Milwaukee. Wis. — Davidson (Sherman Brown, mgr.) "Hanky Panky" Dec 24 to Jan. 2. Majbstio (J. A Hlgler, mgr.)—Bill week of 28: Lillian Shaw, Msrle McFarlaad and Sister, "Sergeant Bagby," Donlin and McHale, Allan Dlnehart and company, Keno and Mayne, Fred Sosman, and BIna and Bert. Pabst (Ludrwlg KrelBS, mgr.)—Tbe tlermia Stock Co. presented "Roeaselsprting" 21. "Der Llehe Augustla" 25 and "Die Schuetienlelsl" 26. Shubzbt (O A. Newton, mgr.)—Tbe Shubert Stock Co. present "A Bbol There Was" week of 28. "A Wowan in the Case" next OATwrr (J. W. Whitehead, mgr.)— Rnse'and Girls week of 27. Bosey Poeey Girls next Cbxstal (Wm. Gray, mgr.)—<B1U week of 28: Wolgas and Girlie. Smitb and Farmer, Pbllllppl Four, Mars and Ellen, and Frank Stsfford and company. OBPHxtJK (Wm. E. Mick, mgr.)—Bill week of 27: Sartello, Hilda Or:h, Rlckell and GIbney, Oldfleld and Drew, and "Before the Rouni-Up." Thb Sere Boys arranged for a "Conscience Dinner'' Cbrlstruas Day. st their restaurant In this city, feeding all persons free from eight o'clock la the morning until ten at night. These boys owe a large amount ot credit for their suc- cess to the working people of this city, and they felt tint this would be a nice way to show their appreciation. Minneapolis. Minn.—Metropolitan (L. N. Scott, mgr.) H. B. Warner, In "Under Cover," Dec. 27-30; San Carlos Grand Opera Co., In rep- ertoire. 31-Jan. 2. Shubbbt (Ohas. A. Stichter, mgr.) — Wright Huntington Players, la "Little Lord Fauntleroy." week oi 27. Raikbuid-is Puitbodsb (A. 6. Bslnbrtdjre Jr.. mgr.)—The Balnbrldge Players In "The Bloa Bird," week of 27. OaFBsmu tG. E. Raymond, mgr.—Bill 2T and week: Hugh Herbert and company. Ohas. Kellogg. Six American Dancers, Alexander and Scott Wharry Lewis Quintette, Mljares, Harry Tsuda, and Orpheum Travel Weekly. Gatbtt (Wm. Koenlg, mgr.)—The UsppJ Widows week of 27. Uwiqca (Jack Elliott, mgr.)—Bill 28 and week: Marshall p. Wilder, Rlcca Scott and company. Ii "In the Gray of the Dawn;" Bartly and F.-cin, Rwklese Trio, David Kalelkoa, and motion pic- tures. Nxw Palacb (Ruben 4 Flnkelsteln, mcrs.l— Bill 28 and week: Grace Cameron, Ftoreni Troupe. "The Musical Conservatory," Gee Jays, Rice and Morjran, and feature films. New Gband (Wm. Koch, mgr.)—Bill 23 snd week: Standard Brothers. Joe Roberts and com- pnny. Marshall and Qraby, the Daring Tyrells, ^md "Zudora" dims. Milbs HtproDBOBB (H. E. Billings, mgr.)— Vaudeville snd feature films. Ltbic, Stband, lata, CSxstai. snd Fbincess, pictures only. Memphis. Tenn.—Lyceum (Frank Gray, mgr.) Geo. Evan's Minstrels Jan. 2, 2; Kav mond Hitchcock 8-10, San Carlo Grand Opera Co. week of 11. Obfhbto (Arthur Lane, mgr.)—BUI week of Dec. 28: Hyams and Mclntyre, Kdwarda' "Matin'* Girls." Clara Inge, Diamond and Brennan. Hall nnd Colborn, Ryan and Tleraey, Gormley and Cai- fcry, and Orpbeum Travel Weekly. _^ , Ltbio (Ben}. M. Stalnbeck, mgr.)—Emma Bunt- ing returned to ttli bouse and opened an Inde: ; nlte engagement with "What Happened to Marr. Christmas Day, for two dsyn. 'TIam'selle" wen: of 28. Hubstios (2), Ejamas (2). Pbince---- Aliuo, Oolonial, Qcbbn, Plaza, Palicb, C.«- BCLTOB. AMEHIOAN. ECHO, 8TrBUBBAK, LAM.-t'. EDBN, RKX, OSisTAU LASCA. OCTOBD. WBtUN'i- »OK. IMFBUAU DB LlTXB. DB SOTO. SlUBBOr-;. BBLVSDBBB, BBAOTT, LlBSSTT, MBTBOrOUTAM. IM- rsiiAL (2), Daisiss (2), Pasttkbs (2). Rorv- Savot. I'skin, Famous and UoLtnou, not."' pictures. Manchester, H. H. —Star (B. J. Csrr'. mgr.) piramotrat pictures. , m , P*»k (P. «T. Sbea Theatre Co., mgrs.)— J** Cabaret Girls, wltb Arthur Connolly. Dec. S8-W- ArTuToaiuH—Photoplays sod vaudevule. . Cbojt, Ltbio, Qusibv, Globs, OaAirrra So, bum Burma, pictures only.