Variety (February 1914)

VARIETY DO IT NOW. As apropos of the plan which the White Rats have adopted in underwrit- ing the indebtedness incurred by the White Rats Realty Co. in the erection of the White Rats building on West 46th street, New York, and in com- mendation of the plan, Fred I. Lewis has called attention to an editorial re- cently published in the Boston Ameri- can. The editorial discusses the new plan which Frederick VV. Mansfield, treasurer of the state of Massachusetts, has adopted in selling the bonds issued by the state directly to the public, and not in bulk to big underwriting cor- porations to be resold by these cor- norations to individual investors at a handsome profit. The similarity in the circumstances as they affect both the state of Massa- chusetts and the White Rats Actors' Union of America are at once apparent. As a consequence of the adoption of this plan, the bonds protected by the beautiful White Rats clubhouse have, for the most part, found their way into the safety deposit boxes of men and women who are in hearty sym- pathy with what the clubhouse stands for and therefore have every right to share in any benefits which might be at hand by reason of the bond issue. And let it be distinctly understood that the White Rats Realty bonds are in- deed a choice investment, paying a much higher rate of interest than is common on bonds and affording their owners an investment protection which is undeniably safe and sound. Men in the White Rats organization who are notable because of their sound business judgment have been quick to take advantage of the opportunity of- fered through the issue of White Rats Realty bonds and the sale of these bonds exclusively among members of the White Rats and affiliated organiza- tions. The record of White Rats bond- holders could not fail to be a con- vincing argument to other men and women who have money to invest and still are all too often on the verge of "falling for" some lurid real estate in- vestment scheme which is handled in the unprincipled manner which is com- mon to these schemes. From the very inception of the sell- ing scheme adopted by the White Rats it has been possible for a prospective purchaser to buy on the installment plan. A man could always make pay- ments of anything from ten dollars up per month, receiving the bond on which he was paying when the final payment had been made and then be- ginning to draw the stipulated liz per cent, interest. Within the past few weeks there has been worked out an even more liberal plan for these in- dividuals who arc anxious to make their money work for them but are unable to make an investment of one hundred dollars or more at any given time. The new plan calls for t!ie issu- ing to any investor of a certificate, which is really a pro rata bond, upon the payment of the sum of money which is indicated on the face of the certificate and the paynient of interest at the stipulated rate, six per cent., upon the amount of money invested and represented by these certificates, immediately upon receipt of the money by the White Rats and the delivery of the bond certificates. This makes the White Rats Realty bond a full-fledged competitor of the average savings bank, but a competitor which is enabled to offer even more attractive inducements in that the bonds pay six per cent, per annum instead of the usual three and a half or four. There has been a hearty response from the White Rats membership gen- erally to the invitation to purchase bonds, but there are still opportunities for investors to share in the benefits which the new building investment offers, and the treasurer of the White Rats Realty Co., 227 West 46th street, would be glad to hear from you. ADDRESSES WANTED at the office of the White Rata. DANCE PROVES ENJOYABLE. The informal dance held by the White Rats at the clubhouse Saturday night last drew a gratifying attendance despite the somewhat inclement weath- er. Good music for the dancers, plenty to eat and drink, and a spirt of com- raderie filled a most pleasant evening. Adair, Robyn Adams, John F. Ade, Q«orfflaii AdmoDt. llltil Alochlkea. Wm. K. Amos, Wilbur Apel. Philip Ardell, Robert Bachen, Sam H. Baker. M. Barrett, Arthur BkrUett. Harry Bedell. W. H. Berto, Marvelous Blount, James P. Bowen, Clarence Boyle. Walter A. Brachard. Paul Broad. Billy Brooks, Max Bruno. Qua Burk, Mrs. Alfred Burke, Jos. C. Burkett. Ruth Bumlson. C. C. Cbannlng. Chas. Christie, W. B. Clarendon, Cecil Clark. Thomas Cole, Harry Coleman, Chas. W. Collins. P. Conlee Sisters Connor. Chester Cooper, Harry Lee Daly. John Darrow. Duke Daye. Knight & Dayt Dean, Nelson DeMateos. The DeVltt. Buck Davidson. A. F. Edwards, Jamea Ellis. J. S. ErMey, Ralph Evans, C. Leslie Famsworth. Alice Fielding. Romaine Flelter. Chas. C. Fleming, Jack Foxes, The Two France. Sidner C. Franklyn, Wilson Oermalne, Mark Ooldln. Max Gordon, Harry Oravityo, The Great Griffin. Robt. W. O^y, Harry Had ley, Wm. A. Haines, E. C. Hauck, Arthur 8. Hanlon, Jack Harris. Charlie Harris. George Harris. Robert Hawkins, Jack H. Hayter. Wm. Herman, Wm. Hohcnadl. Jos. Homburg, Bob Howard. J. Wilson Hub. Jack Huber, J. B. Hughes. Ed. BETTER COMMUNICATE. Claims have been adjusted with the Chicago Great Western Railroad Co. for the following members, and we would kindly ask that they communi- cate with our Chicago office. Address Will P. Conley, 411 Tacoma building, Boyle Brothers, John Corcoran, Maud CHECKS AWAITING. Checks are at the White Rats oftice for Bill Conklin and Frank Dante (Frazee). Please write for same. Will J. Cooke, secretary-treasurer. If ynu don't advertise In VABIBTT, don't advertise at alL WHITE RATS NEWS (The matter on this page has been furnished VARIETY by the White Rats Actors* Union of America, and is vouched for by that organization. VARIETY, in its editorial policy, is not responsible for it.) Hill Macey, Wolfe, Moore & Young, and Mat Keefe & Co. Boyle Brothers, John Corcoran, Maud Hill Macey, Wolfe Moore and Young and Mat Keefe and Company. CLUB'S WEEK RECEIPTS. Another Banner Week's Business at the White Rats Club: Rooms 1477.22 Wines and Liquors.. 413.10 Cigars 112.49 Billiard and Pool.... 155.65 Barber 23.15 Gymnasium 59.50 Telephone 32.00 Cards 5.50 Valet 10.25 Lunch 263.05 Laundry 41.19 Newspapers 4.60 Whittle Case Settled. The case of W. E. Whittle against Toomey & DeMara, managers of the Olympia theatre, Lawrence, has been settled through the offices of O'Brien, Malevinsky & Driscoll and W. C. & £. J. Ford, attorneys at Lawrence. The case has been hanging fire for a long time. Mr. Whittle received a check in full settlement. 11,597.70 THOMAS MERRICK DEAD. Thomas Merrick, member of the White Rats Actors' Union, in good standing, died Feb. 24, at the age of forty. The deceased was one of the original Wilton Brothers, and until two years ago worked with Joe Wilton under the team name of Wilton and Merrick, when he started out with his son. Mr. Merrick was a native of Scotland and has been in the show business all his life. (Era, London, please copy.) DO IT NOW To the Tnuteea of the WUte Ksta Acton' Union of America: Enclosed please find dollars towards my subscription of dollars to the fnnd to be held in tmst by the Trustees of the White Rats Actors' Union of America and used by them to pur- chase White Rats Realty Bonds for the benefit of the subscribers to the ftmd, who will be members of the White Rata Bond Qub. Name Address RE-DELATED DELIVERIES. New York, Feb. 20, 1914. Mr. Will J. Cooke, 227 W. 46th St. New York City. My Dear Will:— Mr. Malevinsky has informed me that some question has arisen in your mind in regard to delayed delivery of bag- gage claims, because of the fact that we secured $25 in settlement for Bob, Tip and Co., and on other claims at times have been unable to secure any- thing. If you have gained from us the impression that there can be no recov- ery on any delayed delivery of baggage claim, that is unfortunate, because we never intended to give you any such impression. I would make this state- ment: That you can't recover on the average delayed delivery of baggage claim, for the reason that it lacks the necessary elements of recovery. How- ever, if a claim possesses these neces- sary elements of recovery, you can re- cover for delayed delivery of baggage, as you can for breach of contract. We have at various times collected money for delayed delivery of baggage, and in every instance it was necessary for us to show, first, that notice was given to the railroad at the time the baggage was shipped it was theatrical baggage; second, that its delivery in a certain town at a certain time was abso- lutely necessary; third, that certain con- tracts would be lost in the event that the baggage was not delivered at its destination by the time specified. If the railroad then accepts the baggage without stating that it will not deliver at the hour set, they become liable for damages resulting from *its non-de- livery, provided, of course, that the damages are the proximate result of the non-delivery. I trust that this makes the situation clear. Very truly yours, O'BRIEN, MALEVINSKY & DRISCOLL, per Arthur F. Driscoll. SPECIAL NOTICE. The regular monthly meeting of the White Rats Actors* Union will be held Tuesday, March 3, in the White Rats Building, 227 West 46th street. New York City, at 11 P. M. sharp. CHICAGO ITEMS. Chicago, Feb. 25. Snyder and Buckley and the Jones, Linick & Schaefcr agency of this city have adjusted their differences through the efforts of the Chicago office of the White Rats Actors' Union of America. The organization defended Laura Ordway at Springfield, and the next day Snyder and Buckley enlisted the services of the order. Mr. Conley im- mediately brought about ar. understand- ing with Jones, Linick & Schaefer with reference to the contracts outstanding between that agency and the act. On account of the fact that the out- outstanding documents were Illinois State form of contracts (play or pay) Mr. Conley advised the act to fulfill them, and at the same time informed Mr. Doyle he would not permit the act to play any engagement on a contract that contained a "satisfactory" clause. A route was arranged for Snyder and Buckley.