The Billboard 1901-09-14: Vol 13 Iss 37 (1901-09-14)

THE BILLBOARD 9 MUSIC AND OPERA. isie Bowen will sing the title role in Augustin Daly's “San Toy.” jlarey Glazier seored a great hit’ in Kansas City. well known in Ger heard in concert this Princes Otto” at lnil Fisher, basse, man opera, Will be enson, Clara Palma (Mrs. Jaques Kruger) will be | “Casino | lending lady in Sam Rorke’s this seuson. iterman Bellstedt, leader of the famous Relistedt Band, of Cincinnati, is home from » suecessful Western tour. De Koven and Smith have finished the manuseripts for the Bostonians’ new opera. it is entitled “‘Maid Marion.” il. (. Barnabee, of the “Robin Hood’ qsirl company, Slipped and fell on the stage at | \:lantie City and broke his ankle. and his band will open their Lonengagement at Albert Hall on Oct. 4. will return late in November. Frohman has secured the rights for a new musical comedy, entitled “My Best Girl.’ which will have its first production in London. Cincinnati is to have a Sousa don Phe (‘has the Maurice Grau Opera Company during the week of Dee. 15. Ethel Tillson has canceled a six months’ engagement in Germany, to accept an en exagement with Frank L. Perley’s “‘Chaper for three vears. ores” A composition by Effie Kamman entitled | The Dance of the White Rats” is at present showing unmistakable signs of becoming one of this season's Instrumental successes, Miss Rosa Green, of Louisville, Ky., well known on the concert stage, has left profession to become the bride of Telemaque Kessanly, a London (England) publisher My Oliver, ef Miss Susie Fisher, who always assures her a hearty response from her andiencesr. ; lwo specially built cars will carry Innes end this season; one to carry the band, the other for Innes and the full corps of valets, waiters and chefs will complete the outfit. rhe printing for Frank L. Perley’s music al comedy, “The Chaperones,”’ will be headed “Frank L. Perley’s Comedians,”’ to distinguish them from his operatic organi zations ef greater pretense. At a lawn concert, given by Metz’s Orchestra, at Stamford, Conn., Ben dix’s beautiful intermezzo, “In Beauty's Rower,”” was not only enthusiastically re ceived, but encored to the echo. Dream of Paradise.” by Fay and Theo. A. Henry and Gallot, a well known team of | song illustrators, are reporting that their | efforts with Miller & Maxwell's “Nobody iver Brings Presents to Me™ is meeting with appreciative wherever whenever rendred. Hattie and Jessie Sims, members of the toston Lyrie Opera Company, which closed 1 summer season in Memphis, have recovered judgment from the Memphis backers of the venture, for railroad transportation advanced by them. Feore Van Schaak opens shortly on the Proctor Cireult. She Sareten voeally and pietorially “When You teen,”” “Stay in Your Own Backyard.” at all times well received and encored. Among the programmed numbers at Franz Kaltenborn’s concerts, none receive more remunerative and appreciative response response and Were Sweet Six from the audience than do two compositions | of Louis Virginia’ waltzes Master Willie Howard, the popular boy soprane of New York, has included in his repertoire Will Anderson's “Sadie. Say You Won't Say Nay" and Norton & Casey's bic hit. “Sing Me a Song of the South.” He will feature these two songs on the Keith Cirenit shortly. Hlerman Bellstedt's Band, en reute from Denver to Cineinnati, was “held up” at Omaha on an attachment suit, filed by A Hospe, who managed the band during its Omaha engagement, and sued Bellstedt for n additional commission, which the band der dentes he owes The voeal number, “‘Mine,”” by Max Ben (ix, which figured so prominently in the frograms of Katharine Bloodgood last sea on, Was sung on Aug. 11 In Congress Park, “aratoga Springs, by Mrs. Walter Scott llenry, with orchestral accompaniment by John L. Gartland’s Orchestra. M. Teichman. and = the They “Barbara are “The Frietchie” rhe Mitchells, connected with the Ben nett & Monlton Company, have long since ‘tablished a most enviable reputation on song Interpreters, and are this season as ‘ing “Ma Blushin® Rosie.’ “Show Your luvitations, and “De Congregation Will Vlease Keep Their Seats (Kase dis Bird \m Mine)."* \ characteristle cake-walk that always ‘nds its echo In the applause of Its auditors is 2 composttion of Geo. D. Andrews, called “Nieger Alley." It was recently rendered | Central Park by the Seventh Regiment Rand, and frequently “requested” at the landers Band concerts at the Brighton Reach race track Marie Celeste has signed with Frank Per ey, and essays an important part in his ' musteal comedy production, ‘The haperones,’ the joint work of Frederic Sinken and = Isidere Witmark The an ineement of ite “premiere” is set for oot, 20-at Hartford, Conn., and is expected ' w York during the second week In De thier loseph Murry, the popular and entertain © singer, has added to his repertoire Ken '! and Udall's “Stay In Your Own Back Yord.”) John W. Bratton’s “Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady” and Miller and Max ~ | South.” | Opened on season of five | nights and one matinee of grand opera by | | With the work of the collaborateurs. the | has been retained in the repertory | claims that it} soloists. <A | “Sing Me a Song of the Sonth” and | Her act is) director than any wells “Nobody Ever Brings Presents to Me.”’ His rendition of the above songs in sures him, at all times, the bountiful plaud its of his audiences. Norton & Casey's two new songs, “You'll Know™ and “She's All My Own,” are cer tainly worthy of mention. toth songs are well written as to words and music, and deserve to become as popular as the world Wide “Sing Me a Song of M. Witmark & Sons are the pub lishers of all of Norton & Casey's publics tions. Clas. Falke and Chas. Lillian, long iden SUCCEeRS, tified with illustrating story songs, have declared ‘‘Sadie, Say You Won't Say Nay” to be one of the finest vehicles they have ever used, emphasizing the fact : that when an song is elaborately put before the public ii is bound to “win out.” Mr. Falke is in fine voice, and always proves a welcome number on the bill. The famous “Four Emperors of Music,” one of the most popular as well as the most sought for team of headliners in the world of vaudeville, write as follows from under date of Aug. 20: “Friends Witmarkthe 15th inst. <A positive hit. Three Witmark numbers, “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder,” *‘Mosquitoe’s Parade” and “When You Were Sweet Sixteen,” every one of them a ‘‘go.”” Regards from all the boys.”’ With the announcement of the opening night of Stanislaus Stange’s and Julian Edwards’ latest operatic composition, entitled, “Dolly Varden,’ at Toronto, on Sept. 23, comes also the news that M. Witmark & Sons have secured the rights of publication for the opera, and already have in ress the score and separate vocal numbers. ulu Glaser, who is to star in this latest | production. has a number of charming solos, duets, ete., and is highly pleased At “Nameoke-by-the-Sea,”” a dance program of twelve numbers, all of which were from the extensive catalogue of M. Witmark & Sons, was arranged by Musical Di rector KE. J. MeCormick, and delighted not only the guests who were the devotees of Terpsichore, but also those who listened to the various numbers; prominent among these were dance arrangements of the compositions of Herbert, Witmark, Rubens, Edwards, Stromberg, Luders, Olcott and Bratton. Prof. Frank C. Martin's concert at Hudson Sqnare Park was unusually well attended, and it is claimed by The Observer. ir their issue of Aug. 25, that fully 5,000 gathered to listen to the strains of this popular musical organization. Among the Lumbers programmed were “While Old Giory Waves, “The Ameer” waltz, selection from “Fiddle-Dee-Dee,” “The Tale of a Kangaroo” two-step. Francklyn Wallace, the favorite tenor, rendered “‘When You | Were Sweet Sixteen. Max Bendix has certainly added to his laurels during his stay at Saratoga Springs, New York, and has delighted the distin guished audiences which gather at that well-known resort from almost everywhere. | At a concert given on Aug. 13, four of the eight numbers rendered were published by M. Witmark & Sons. They were. “The Oriental Guards,” by Stromberg; “Princess Chic,” selection, by Julian Edwards: ‘*Be cause,” by Bowers, and “Barnyard Frolics,” by Bratton. The popularity of the Witmark catalogue with Thomas Preston Brooke, conductor of the famous Chicago Marine Band and Or chestra, can not be doubted. On Thursday. Aug. 2 he arranged an ‘‘American Composers” night. which could easily have been termed a “Witmark”’ night, inasmuch as eight of the twelve numbers were Wit mark pubiications, They were: “Oasis,” by Langey The Dazzler,” melange, ar runged by Mackie; selections from ‘King Dodo,” by Luders ‘sterthoughts,"" by Victor Herbert; “A Trip to Buffalo,” by Theo sendin selections from ‘‘Hodge, Podge & Co..”’ by Bratton; **Punchinella,” by Victor Herbert, and “A Southern Rev erie,” by Bendix The above, rendered in a manner that leaves nothing to be wished for in the way of artistic execution, were on the whole received with considerable eclat JOHN STROMBERG. Connected with the successful firm of manager-actors, Weber & Fields, the figure ef John Stromberg looms up prominently as a factor of importance in the popular musical burlesques that have been produced at, and have made Weber & Fields’ Music Hall in New York the place for every visitor to the metropolis to visit. before his depart ure. Nor does it detract an iota from the glory of achieved by the manage ment in giving full credit to his talent, fur nishing the musical menu to whet the appetite of their novelty devouring patronage, after season for past years. The writer remembers the subject of this article about twelve years ago, when connected with Abe Leavitt's Rentz Stanley Burlesque Company, an organization at that time known to have had a better musical company of its character and it was shortly after that his fortunes with Weber & success senson on the road; that he cast Fields Quite a number of his compositions in troduced during the past few achieved international popularity; last season entitled “‘Ma Blushin’ Rosie’ is now quite the rage in London. Iie is now busy with the rehearsals of “Hoity Toity.’ which is to receive its initial performance at Weber & Fields’ Music Hall on Sept. 4, and a duet intre duced therein, “Two Little Hearts Made One,”’ bids fair to be the “piece de resist ance’ of the production. Although a genius in the composition of light and popular themes, the man is withal modest and unassuming, and has a happy faculty of keeping the friends makes. the | Paris, | years have one of he once Whitmark’s Music Publishing House Has Ovened a Branch in London. The opening of their London branch by the firm of M. Witmark & Sons marks an important epoch in the business career of this well-known and enterprising music pub lishing house. The installation of a five-story building in | the heart of the theatrical and business cen ter of London within a few moments’ waik of the principal theaters and music halls, will make the offices, parlors and professional rooms the Mecca of not only the American contingency of artists who go to England regularly every year, but will be a positive innovation to the native talent, to whom the publications of American firms have frequently proven the vehicles to their }; success. ‘to these latter in particular will the facilities afforded by this representative American firm appeal, inasmuch as it is the only music publishing house in London that occupies an entire building for its business; it is the only place where reception rooms and ladies’ parlors are thrown open for the company of those they are intended for, and where a number of pianos are placed at their disposal and competent attendants ready to teach them, if necesgfury. The desks, stationery, post-office and mailforwarding facilities are novelties that certainly will come in for their quota of appreciation, not speaking of the rights given to sing certain songs in certain territory, free professional copies and orchestrations: all of which are novel to the English, as well as the continental performers. As to imported talent (from America), what greater pleasure can be given them than to step out of the railroad station and a short way off, at 186 and 188 Shaftesbury avenue, see the glorious stars and stripes unfurled from an imposing edifice, and find the house of M. Witmark & Sons firmly established: and through its representative, Chas. Warren, ready to extend the hand of welcome to them? An “information bureau” especially inaugurated for our “home” professional friends, will no doubt prove to become the boon that it was intended for, and will no doubt prove of incalculable value in “‘getting around’ and becoming accliniated so much sooner than by endeavoring (with American independence) to make his way unaided. The application of ‘“‘Witmark’’ methods fused to the staid and conservative English eustom of doing business, has already created quite a stir among the English music publishers, and it must be said to_ their credit, that not only have they applauded the pluck and acumen displayed by this ambitious firm of music publishers, (who have, through previous years of business dealings, won their respect), but tendered their services with their good wishes, and look upon them as neighbors and friends. Based upon such epochs as this, and upon the estahlishment of landmarks, as the London Witmark Building will become, has the busi ness career, reputation and influence of the firm been founded in the world of music; that they are an element therein, can not be doubted: and continuing as they have in the past, leaves no room for conjecture as to the position they are bound to achieve. LOST HIS VOICE. Peculiar Misfortune to a Member of the Pike Stock Company in Detroit. Sept. 9.—David Elmer, a member of the Pike Theater Stock Company, while playing in “Under the Red Robe,” at the Lyceum Theater, this city. last week, lost his voice through a remarkable cause. Elmer played the part of the speechless servant in “Under the Red Robe.” and one morning last week, when dressing at his hotel, he was shocked to find that he was unable to articulate a sound. He could move his lips and tongue all right, but the vocal cords refused to per Detroit, Mich., form their functions. Mr. Elmer hurried toe the theater, where a rehearsal was in yrogress, and informed Business Manager Mackaye of his misfortune. Upon the ad vice of the latter a vigorous system of throat exercise was resorted to, and gradually speech retured sufticiently to allow Mr. Elmer to repeat the lines of his part in a whisper. His voice is gradually coming back, and physicians who have studied the case say that the temporary loss of his voice was due to mental suggestion, the result of his playing a part in pantomime. ALL AMERICAN. A Novelty in Grand Opera Which Will Be Attempted by Miss Rose Shay. Col. W. A. Thompson is in Cincinnati, arranging the final preliminaries for the appearance of Miss Rose Cecelia Shay, daughter of the Queen City’s famous criminal attorney, in a repertoire of grand opera, sung by American artists. Following out the idea of an all-American company, Col. Thompson has appropriately and _ patriotically chosen the national capitol for his young star’s first appearance. The opening presentation will be “Priscilla, the Maid of Plymouth; or, the Courtship of Miles Standish,” a. new work Hy Fanchiulli, and the opera, mounted in gorgeous style, will be presented for the first time at Washington, D. C., Nov. 4. Other operas to be sung en tour are “Carmen” and “Il Trovatore.” The members of the presenting company are: Sopranos, Miss Rose Shay, Miss Nellie Andrews and Miss Bertha Nollie; tenors, A lL. Pharamley and Tom Green; basso, W. H. Clarke; barytones, S. Chapman and J. E. Hinshaw. CINCINNATI. Only two theaters in Cincinnati, viz., Robinson’s and like, to say nothing of Fulgora’s proposed continuous burlesque house, have not yet opened their doors, but judg ing from the manner in which the Colum bia, Heuck’s and the People’s opened, the coming season promises to be a good one. Heuck’s and the People’s are now in their third week of the season of 1901-1902, while Sunday night’s opening marks the second week of the Columbia's business. The weather, particularly at night, has been ideal, which accounts for the sudden closing of the summer resorts, and in conse quence with the good shows that have been presented, business has been splendid. ‘The offerings this week promise to attract their full share of business. The Walnut—Probably the most talked-of show of the week is Delcher & Hennessy’s “Put Me Off at Buffalo,” in which Fisher and Carroll are featured. Both are strong favorites here, and their old admirers from the People’s followed them to the Walnut this week. The plot of “‘Put Me Off at Buffalo’’ could not be found with a dark lantern and microscope; nevertheless, there is not a dull moment in the whole piece, and it went from start to finish with a hurrah that must have been musi¢e to the ears of Fisher and Carroll. Aside from these clever comedians, who are never dull, the MeNulty Sisters were recognized for what they did so well. The Columbia presents a vaudeville bill this week, with Alexandra Dagmar as the topliner. Miss Dagmar'’s choice of costumes to show her almost per fect figure are as happy as ever, and she added new friends to her already long list in Cincinnati. Lizzie Evans and Harry Mills presented a deliciously sparkling comedy, and George Ober, supported by Adelaide Ober, Frederick Power, Kathline Carmen and Hattie Stern, rendered a splendid, .f short, condensation of “Rip Van Winkle.” fhe Brothers Bright, Tenley and Simonds, Belle Williams and the Tossing Austins are also strong features on the bill, and re ceived their merited share of applause. Taken all together it is one of the best balanced shows Managers Anderson and Ziegler have ever given their patrons. The People’s—‘*The Jolly Grass Widows” opened the People’s Sunday afternoon to the usual 8. 0. sign. Carrie Fulton, merry, bright and vivacious as ever, heads the list of one of the best looking lot of burlesque girls Managers Heuck and Fennessy have ever shown on the stage of the People’s. The first part, “One Night and Gone,” is new, and full of bright sayings and business, and the afterpiece, ‘“‘Are You An Eagle.”’ went great. The olio is made up of Mackie and Walker, in “Around the World,” which is more than clever; Chris. Lane, wit and parodist; Harvey and Moore, ‘The Sport and the Hebrew; Paulo and Dika, in sayings and dances; Montague and West, musical specialists, and Mackie and Walker, in a three-scene specialty, entitled, “On Duty,” and the Whangdoodle Quartet, alt of whom won deserved applause. Heuck's—A stirring melodrama, entitled, “In a Woman's Power,” packed Heuck's Opera House to the doors Sunday afternoon and evening. The piece is remarkably well staged and acted, and promises to do a splendid week's business. The cast is headed by Miss Lillian A. Harris and Mr. Chas. Mason, who proved themselves capable performers, and handled their parts most adnurably. The supporting company is far above the average, and includes T. B. Findlay, Harry A. Wiiliams, Lawrence Underwood, Herbert Brenon, John F. Birch, Frank Opperman, Miss Dorothy Leeroix, Miss Ida May Baker and Miss Ivah M. Wills. well balanced The Lyceum—Heuck and Fennessy’s third theater in Cincinnati opened its doors for the first time this season Sunday afternoon to a packed house. ‘The Eleventh Hour,” a new melodrama by Lincoln Carter, was presented, and judging from the manner of its reception it filled the bill. The presentting company is all that could be desired, and the Lyceum seems destined for a week of big business. HECK’S WONDER WORLD. Heck’s Wonder World offers a splendid list of attractions this week. A special feature in the curio halls is “Firebug” Johnson, the celebrated ex-convict, who spent over sixteen years of his life in the Missouri Penitentiary. Fourteen years of it he spent in solitary confinement and ten years in a dungeon, black as night. He witnessed the most terrible scenes of human suffering and human cruelty. He kept an accurate record of what he saw and heard. hat he lived to pass through this terrible ordeal is a mystery. That he came out a sane man is still more of a marvel. He will tell his remarkable story at the Wonder World hourly ali this week. Another interesting feature is Arthur Davis, the onearmed piano player. Th miniature cotton gin in active operation ii.ustrate the method of ginning cotton and preparing it for the market. Setterich’s Kankakee Band gives hourly concerts. Camm’s Punch and Judy and many other features are to be seen in the curio halls. In the theater a splendid vaudeville show is given, introducing Claudine Riley, the beautiful and accomplished lady soloist; Erni and Erni, the celebrated one-legged song and dance artists and acrobats; Arnold and Gardner, the clever comedy duo; the Stanton Sisters, charming girl! vocalists and dancers, and the De Greaus, accomplished character impersonators. For next week, beginning Sept. 16, Manager Heck has booked an extraordinary list of attractions, owing to the fact that it will be the first week of the Cincinnati Fall Festival. Friday night the first amateur show of the season will be given, introducing Miss Susie Periwinkle, Mike O’Brien and other old favorites, together with a number of new aspirants to footlight fame. Saturday will be children’s day, and they will be admitted for five cents each and given a seat In the theater, free of charge, Fiat ies rer (he CARB AIT OERA SA tp ee ee ee eer se ee