New York Clipper (May 1915)

May 22 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 47 BOSTON. The regular dramatic season of 1814-10 Is now practically closed In Boston, and within a fort- night the Summer season will be In fall swing. Ring ling Brothers' Circus j« billed to show Here week of May 31 Majistic (Wflbnr-Shubert Co., mgrs.)—The Lcnergan Players, under the direction of Lester I/onergnn & Co., Inc., are Is their first week of a Summer star stock season at this house, opening May 17, In "Bought and Paid Etor," with Lily Cahlll In the leading role. The latter was a de- cided Boston favorite during the long run of "Under Cover" at the Plymouth last year. In the personnel of the Lonergan Players, headed by Lester Loneigan himself, are many well known stock favorites. They are: John Meenan, formerly of the Costle Square and Lindsay Morlson con> panles: George Graham, who was In "The Law of the I-and:" Tom Whyte, of the Boston Muse-im Stock Company; Jack Bennett, formerly stage manager with Madame Modjeska and Nance O'NeiT; Frank Phelan, of "Two Many Cooks;" Lola Moy- nelo, who has been David Warflcld'a leading woman this season In "The Auctioneer;" John Taylex. Joseph Guthrie, Anna Layng. Jessie Walters and Amy Rlcard. Netz week, H. B. Warner, In "Alias Jimmy Valentine." Shuueut (WUbur-Shubert Co.. mgrs.)—This week's attraction Is a new comedy by Martha Mor- ton, entitled "The Three of Hearts," with George Nash as the star, and a supporting company in- cluding Julia Hay, Blanche Yurks, Ethel Win- throp. Sylvester Ladd. William Devereau, Bobert Rogers, G. M. Takahash and Cedl Magnus. Cost (John E. Cort, mgr.)—"The Last Laugh." the new Paul Dickey-Charles Goddard farce, opened May 6. The authors have hit upon a novel story with a curious twist In the plot, which pro- vides unlimited merriment. The comedy situations have been skillfully devised, and unique characteri- sations carry the comedy to success. Bdward Abeles heads the cast. Ye Wilbur (Wilbur Theatre Co., mgrs.)—"A Pair of Sixes." now In Its twenty-first week, was to have closed May 15, bat other engagements for the farce were canceled, enabling the management to add another week to the Boston run. Castle Squabe (John Craig, mgr.)—"Maggie Pepper," with Doris Olsson in the title role, and William Curleton as Joe HoUxroofc, last week. "Nearly Married" current week. Tremont (Jno B. Schoffel, mgr.)—The sixth week of Griffith's historical spectacular, "The Birth of a Nation," begins 17, to continued big business. Boston (Francis J. D. Ferguson, mgr.)—A three and one-half honr show of motion pictures, with music by the Boston Fadette Women's Or- chestra, directed by Caroline B. Nichols. Waldbon'h Casino (Charles H. Waldron, mgr.) —Blotch Cooper's Globe Trotters Co. gave a good performance last week, and the business was ahead of that usual at this time of year. The Gay New Yorkers this week. Howard (George E. Lothrop Jr., mgr.)—The burlesque title nils week Is Violet Mascotte's Bungalow Beauties. Among the vaudeville per- formers are the Four Kornez Bros., Bagln and Byron, "The Cop," Cave Manley. Burke and WolRh. Max Holden. and Curry and Pope. Next week Is the last of the season. KEiTn's (Robert G. Larsen, mgr.)—Carolina White Is topping the bfll week of 17. Others: Will 'Rogers. Swor and Mack, Kajlyama, Lew and Mollte Hunting. Moran and Wiser, and Harry and Eva Puck. This week Is called '"Regatta Week," in honor of the High School boys of Greater Bos- ton, whose crews compete May 18 and 20 for the B. F. Keith Inter-schorastlc Bowing Championship Trophy. Lobw'b OapintiiK (Victor J. Morris, mgr.)— BUI 17-10: Walton and Boardman. 'Bush and Sha- piro. Eddie Ford and company. Eddie Foyer, and others. For 20-22: Joyce and West, Chas. Leonard Fletcher, Knowles and White, "Bryant 2664," Wil- son Brothers, and Nip and Tack. Loews St. James (Jos. Brenn&n, mgr.)—Bill 17-19: Les Casndos. Charles Leonard Fletcher. Demarest and Collette, "Bryant 2664." Morris and Allen, and Joyce and West. For 20-22: Walton and Boardman. Phllllpl Quartette. Bddle Foyer, Moore and Elliott. Kelson and Goldle, and Polzln Brothers. „ LOBW'S Globe (Frank Meagher, mgr.)—B1H 10-21: Nip and Tuck. Knowles and White. J. K. Emmet and company. Plelson and Goldle, and others. For 22-24: Letghton and Bob In son, Jo- seph De VItt and company, Frank Stafford and company, Morris and Allen, and Les Casados. Bowdotn Squabe (George E. Lothrop, mgr.)— Bill week of 17: Madame Sarah Adler. Dr. Mc- Donald, the Holdsworths. Pollard, Dave Maniey, De ltenzo and Ladue. And Clark and Phillip*. nuou (Harry (itistln. mgr.)—Pictures ar-; the principal part of the bill this week, with Mlscha Ghischklrc, Allen Baymonl and Alva Ward Inter- vened. Gordon's Oltmtia (John E. Comerford. mgr.) —The show this week consists of: Blanche and IsAbelle. song and dance festival, Clifford and Burke. Max's Circus and others. Vaudevile and Pictures : Park. Scollay Square, Modem, Beacon. Franklin- Park. Bhawmut. Wash- ington, Old South, Hub. Orients, Scenic Temple, Apollo, Star, Unique, Comlqne, Wlntbrop Hall, Premier. Gem. Harvard. Day Square, Congress Hall. Niagara. South End. New Palace. Back Bay, Superb. Franklin Park. Eagle, Boxbury, Hunting- ton, South End and others. NOTES. Titb Hollis closed for the Summer when the curtain fell on the performance of "The Hyphen" May 8. Announcement Is just made that Edward D. Smith, resident meceger of the Strabert, Ye Wilbur ond Majestic Theatres, has become associated with George A. Dodge, of Paragon Park, hi the purchase and mar-gement of the Pemoerton Hotel and PeiUberton Inn. Hull, Mass., this Summer. The season wtl: open June 15. Thi new and beautiful Somervllle Theatre, ATTRACTIONS AT THE NEW YORK TH]LATHES. HTB<B PALACE Broadway A 4rtU St. Eva. OeO-Tt-tl-tl^O Dally Mats. SS-ao-TA. SunToono'u 2.16A 8.1 6 EVA TANGUAY FLORBICS TBSPBST & CO., "WOMAN PRO- POSES," Joale Heatbor, Lillian Goldamltb. Ben Welch. Collins 6l Hart, and The Canalno*. THEA., 48th St., E of B'way. Direction of JOHN CORT. Eves., 8.16. Hats., Wed. A Sat., 2.1ft. Wed. Mat. 50c. to $1.60 SELWYN A CO. present CORT A melodrama of love, mystery and thrills. By ROI COOPER MEGRDE. STRAND B*way <fc 47th St. Noon to 11.30 p. m. IK JANI8 In "BETTY III SEARCH OF A THRILL." Other Superior Picture Attractions. Strand Concert Orchestra and Soloists. Also Sallaburr Wild Life Pictures. Next week, BLANCHE SWEET in "STOLEN O0OUS." DMBYBB Broadway A 40th St. Evenings 8.15. nfllr III a Matinees wed. A Sau, 2.1ft. CHARLES FROHMAN, Manager Charles Frohman and Osvld Belstco'i ALL STAR CAST In the Drama A CELEBRATED CASE Charles Frohman and David Bjlaaco Version. fiAUMI'G B'way A 43d St. Eves., Ms. Mat- Wed. A IAJHAIi 0 sat. xl*. Popular Wed. Mat. 60c to ll^u. UUUAN A alBBIS PRESENT "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" A Faroloal Fact, byROI COOPER MEORUE and WALTER HAOKKTT. riXini Bit THEATRE, W. am St. nr. Bway. Tel. Bryant VJlilULlUl 6344. tves. a.20. Hats. wed. A Bat. x» Sew York's Newest Playhouse. Oohan A Ham* present (by arrangement with Arthur Honklnat a new play by a new young American author "ON TRIAL" By B. L. Bwiaanstain. Heats a weeks i n adT»p«» 46th Su nr. B'way. Kvenings at«.». Matinees Wednesday and Saturday 2.20. FULTO qBLWYN AC CO. PRSBBRT Bv MAROARKT MAYO and SALISBURY RIKT.n ELTINO W. 42nd St. Eves., 8,18. Mats. Wed. A Sat., 2.16. A. H. WOODS Presents an American Play In ft Acts. THR SONG OF SONGS By EDWARD SHELDON. Based on the novel by HERMANN BUDRRMANN. with an All Mar Cast. HIPPODROME jgusr&s Dally, 1X80, 2.*6, 7 *B P7M; Sundays A Satard 144, ft.30. 7 A 9 P. M. Water Spectacle—Tabloid ( .. 43d-Ulh Sta. irs. Shuben Saturdays, 12.30. v .<~, , a.., <. ai. naior Spectacle—Tabloid Opera and Living Pictures on buge scale with Photo Flare Including R17TTV NAMQCM m "A w6m»r» Hsu , 10c, 23c- Nights. 10C 16c. 26c. JOc. WINTER Eves, at 8. 6^3AID ON AMERICA LAST WEEK i road car A AOUt BL Phone 2U0 Circle, nun. ana sat., 2.00. WITH A GREAT CAST t VDTP 42dst.W.of B'way. Phone 62l« Bryant. lj Z nlv Eves. 8.1ft. Mats. Wed. A Sat. S.1L JOB WEBER'S Musical Ownedy producclon THE ONLY GIRL A Ark CT TBEA. W. or B'wa>.Phone. 7299 Bryant, HlHlin Ol. Even., 8.16. Mats.Wed. A Sat., 2.16. The Peasant Girl » itu CLIFTON OBAWPOBD OAaVaW O* Tbea., nr.B'way. Phone413 Bryant 0«7lf1 Ols Eves. 8.16. Mats. Wed. A Sau 2.16. The MESSRS. SUOBERT announce LOU-TELLEGEN - TAKING CHANCES .few Pan* HAATU THEATRE, 46th St., West of B'way. * Phone 6100 Bryaut. Eves. 8.30. Mats. Wed. A Sat. 2.30 The MESSRS. SUOBERT announce ,w THE BUBBLE By EdwoM e Locke SHUBERT THEATRE, 44th 8L. West of Broadway. Phone 8439 BryanL Eves., 8.16. Mats.. Wed, and Sat., 2.16. ALL-STAR CAST 118 DEDIIDI IP West 42d St., near Broadway. Eves. IIL T U DLI U 8.20, Mats. wed. A Sat. at z.2u. JOHN CORT presents (By arrangement with Leffler A Bratton) A New Three Act Drama THE NATURAL LiAW By CHARLES SUMNER nATPTV THEATRE. B'way A 48th St. HAtE" * * Eves.. 8.30. Mats.. Wed. A Sat.. 2.30, N " D pSM?. DK,, "SHE'S IN AGAIN" A Farcical Comedy In 3 Acts by THOMAS GRAY. It's clean and funny. Cast Includes Ada Lewis. Helen Lowell, Edwin Nlcander, George Schiller, William Roaelle, Mae Hopkins, Jul La Ralph, and others. ■ ITIMP DlllftTT'U THEATRE 39th Street, near JUaAIilD BLLlUIl 0 B'way. 'Phone, 14T8 Bryant Evenings, 8.30. Mala. Wed. A Sat. 2.30 THE MOST WONDERFUL PLAY IN NEW YORK EXPERIENCE PACTMfl Broadway ft 3Sth. Phone 3^4 Greeley. bAOln v» Evea. 8.1». MaM. Wad. & Sat. -J li. A TYPICAL CASINO HITI-Kve. Mali. 41st St., Kast of B'way. Phone 6IS4 Bryanu Eves., 8.16. Mats., Tuesday A Saturday. 2.16. COME The White Feather THE SUCCESS OF NEW YORK AND LONDON. whlcb, since Its opening, baa been the home of high class vaudeville and feature films, has now turned to stock. Last week, "Within the Law" was the attraction. Week of May 17, "Madame X" is offered. David W. Griffith, producer of "The Birth of a Nation," now at the Tremont, Is taking up an- other big public subject In his new picture play, entitled "The Mother and the Law." It deals with some modern problems of the family as they concern the church and State. The production of the new piny will be made In the course of the Summer, and It will probably be shown In Boston at the same time as In New York. John McCobmack, the famous Irish tenor, gave his fifth and last concert of the season at Sym- phony Hill May 0, to an overflow audience. Bos- ton lan a ate very partial to Mr. MoCoonack. Tan raxogon Booking Agency, W. H. Wolffe. manager, has moved Into larger offices but In the some building 230 Tremont Street. Boston. It may be truthfully said that Manager Wolffe has tne best-appointed booking clBces In this city and judging from the largo somber of vaudevllllau always found there, the o3ce appears to be the most popular. The Winter has been a very busy one and a bigger Summer business Is looked for by Mr. Wolffe. Mat 0 was a beautiful day and over 150,000 people took advantage of the weather and Jour- neyed to Revore Beach. A great many of the amusement places wore enin. , When the curtain fell op the performance of "Hello. Broadway." at the Colonial, May l», the dramatic season of 1014-15 was brought to a con- clusion. The year had to be cut short on account of existing arrangements which had been made for remodeling the Colonial Building and the fin ladings of additions above the stage of the playhouse. Work upon this elaborate repair was contracted for to begin May 10. Those who have been fighting to nave' the photoplay. "The Birth of a Nation." barred from production In this State, met defeat In their efforts to have the Boston censor bill now before the Legislature amended so as to make their de- sires easier of accomplishment. The House, after a long battle, turned down all of the amendments proposed to the bill, and by an overwhelming vote, passed the measure aa It came 'from the committee. The bill, which will now go to the Senate, provide! that the Chief Justice of the Municipal Court, the Mayor and Police Commissioner shall constitute • <board of censors, which may, for any reason, by unanimous vote, revoke a license for any public performance or entertainment. The Boston Ofeba Co. filed a voluntary peti- tion In bankruptcy May 11, In the United States District Court. The liabilities amount to 1216,570. The assets nre estimated at $78,000. Eben D. Jordan Is the principal creditor, with a claim of J70.248; the Metropolitan Opera Company tor $8,486, Henry Ruasell. the managing director, claims $13,677, and the Soclete Anglo-Americans D'Opem. Paris, $17,390. In addition the company owes the orchestra $70,62- r >. and has claims in excess of (170,000 under contracts with singers, musicians and others for the production of opera. The company, how- ever, claims that these contracts are all In Europe In the hands of Henry Russell, and ere Inac- cessible on account of the war. The company also claims that the contracts have been terminated In accordance with their terms. The assets consist practically all of scenery, costumes, machinery and fixtures. The success of Jeremiah Splllane and Dorothy Held has Invited the patronage of our "rwell" theatregoers. Mllford, Mass,—Opera House (F. Tompkins, mgr.) for the week of May 17 the attraction Is musical comedv and motion pictures. The fea- tures of the Marcus Burlesque Co. were the good singing of the company, the Hebrew impersona- tions of Mike Sacks and the prima donna of the ■how. Lyceum and Ideal, motion pictures and songs. Claud xwd Faxxt Cbhzh have returned to spend the Summer at their cozy bungalow in tie