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14 THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 10, 19113 THE REALM OF VAUDEVILLE 1 c- Ji.i. iS" II JV. -fc- I Illy km II I ft til B. F. KEITH'S Many new faces and features from widely distant parts of the globe are included in the program which will be unfolded at B.

F. Keith's Theatre this week. Among the novelties will be the first appearance in this city of Mme. Sumiko, Japan's most famous prima donna, from the Imperial Opera of Tokio, who will render a cycle of songs with scenic investiture and the assistance of two beautiful Geisha girle. Mme.

Sumiko is said to be one of the most beautiful women of her race, with a voice of wonderful sweetness and volume. She smgs grand opera and popular selections in various languages beside her own, being proficient in E-nglish, French and German. Another first presentation here will be Koberty Parisian Dancers, direct from 1 ans who are said to be terpsichorean marvels. Maurice Freeman, a well-Known comedian cimr.n, 4n. 1...

A PMSIOt yrmk Scoff SxSrzSer WILLIAM PENN Having established high standard, Manager Miller this week announces another of those excellent programs whicfx have found a quick response with devotees of high cla vaudeville. The headline offering will be T. Roy Barnes and Bessie Crawford, in a breezy, rapid-fire comedy called "The Patent Fakir and the Lady," which is one long laugh from start to finish. Gus Williams, the famous German comedian, who has grown yomiT with age, will smg a number of songs and tell some stones in his own entertaining way, and Al White's Four Melody Monarchs, a quartet of composers and song writers, will contribute some of their latest efforts, besides giving an il- lustration of their accomplishments as instrumentalists on the piano. Nick San-taro, assisted by Adelaide Carter and Billie Monroe, will present an unique one-act playlet, "The Grand Windup," with, a spectacular pugilistic finish.

Kelly and Lafferty are singers and dancers of unusual merit, and Wilson and Scott are two clever entertainers who will have new material to offer. NIXON Newspaper life will be depicted in "Swag," a playlet which will be one of the novel attractions at the Nixon this week. Jt deals with the trials of a "Cub" reporter and is full of human interest. Ida Bell and Caprice Lewis will contribute a genuinely novel act in comedy acrobatics, and the Walthour Trio are champion bicycle experts whose feats are both daring and thrilling. Marie Dreams a remarkable woman baritone, recently returned from abroad, will render several exquisite se lections, and Goldrick and O'Brien, well-known local favorites, will combine melody with comedy in a musical sketch.

ALHAMBRA The latest addition td the many amusement houses of Philadelphia, the at Twelfth and Morris streets, will welcome audiences beginning tomorrow, with a program of hi-h-class vaudeville and moving pictures. The house is entirely new, roomy and comfortable, and the management will make an effort to please by offerinar only high-class and diversified vaudeville with the latest novelties in the moving picture world ADELPHI Animated pictures produced in nature's own colors ive proven a novelty of much interest and delight to thousands who have visited the Adelphi during the past week. No more brilliant subject fo reproduction in colors could be found than the glittering pageantry of the recent coronation festivities rn'London and the startling manner in which the kinemri-color cameras show the varied tones and tints of the uniforms of the soldiers of the King, together with the mass of color effects which bedecked London. One can see more of the coronation events in two hours with this new invention than possible by an expensive visit to London and a stay there of two weeks, as the views were taken by command of the King and have the 'stamp of his unqualified approval. This will be the final week of the showing of these mar-vt-lously brilliant pictures and it goes without saying that the audiences will be large and appreciative throughout the entire week.

An inspiring picture is that ehowing the mighty naval review of the warships of the world, including the 'battleship Delaware, the largest of the world. vVxorz, fr. Aft A a 1 Ar A I IJohn. Jz77 1 i 1 with novel and original attractions, lucre is a chorus of twenty unusually coriicly girls and an oho of diverting and novel vaudeville acts. EMPIRE It is claimed that no expense has been spared in making "Miss New York, the attraction for this week, one of the real leaders.

Bright, clean comedy, is the feature of the performance and the principals and chorus were carefully selected, with John J. Black heading the list. "Up-to-date Married Life" and "Fifty Miles From Denver," are the burv lettas and there is an olio of sterling acts, principal among which is Clarence Bowens and his Ten Georgia Campers. The Dancing Mitchells, in their new Parisian sensation, "The Awakening," give a startling interpretation of the "Apache Dance. GAYETY There is a wealth of breezy and sparkling amusement in the program to be presented here this week by the "Ginger Girls," an organization 6ent out by Hartig Sea-mon.

"The Futurity Winner," a racing skit, will be a feature calculated to provoke intense enthusiam. Ed Lee Wrothe will otter an elaborate version of his screaming farce, "Janitor Higgins," which precedes the above named piece. A galaxy of beauties surround the cast of principals, the latter including Jane LaBeau, Frank Wakefield, Beatie Walter Pratt Lewis, Helen Bellow, George Hoey Owen Martin, Murray Belmont ana others. CASINO A musical satire, in seven scenes, based on amusing incidents of the day, will be the principal event in the program to be given here this week by the well-known "Star and Garter Show." Good singing, beautiful scenic effects and merriment figure in the unfolding of the scant plot. In the company are Harry Lester Mason, Jack Conway.

James. Collins, George Betts, Harry McDermott, Eloise Matthews, Fannie edder, Nonie Reynolds, Corinne Lehr and a large and efficient chorus of graceful choristers. The Eagle and the Girl will be a feature of the vaudeville portion of the program. vz Mul! trenchments are supposed to impart. The hero of Mr.

Selwyn's drama is one of these interesting characters whom the author met during his recent trip to Egypt and the Holy Land. His story is presented almost exactly as Mr. Selwyn heard it from his own lips, and the staging is realistic in the extreme. The engagement at the Walnut is limited. The company is a wonderfully efficient one and every little detail is carefully and vividly brought out.

CHESTNUT Comedy will rule here this week with the presentation by the Orpheum Players of Maxine Elliott's recent success, "The Chaperone," -which unfolds a breezy story of the romantic adventures of Madge Tuyle, an American girl forced to marry a count. The action takes place in the Adirondacks and is full of amusing situations. The favorites will be congenially cast and the settings appropriate. NATIONAL For half a century "Ten Nights in a Barroom" has been a drawing attraction of the stage. Its revival at the National this week will be in the nature of an all-star performance, the company employed in the presentation being composed of well-know ri players, selected for their particular fitness for the different roles in the famous temperance drama.

As is generally known, the play combines pathos with comedy in a most entertaining and convincing manner, with a pleasant love story running through the action. The settings will be new and attractive. HART'S A play, alternating in exciting episodes and comedy incident, will be the attraction here this week. It is entitled "Beyond the Divide" and besides telling a logical story of love and villainy, is further enhanced by superb scenic effects. A strong company will be employed in the Trocetdero jrjteSesu Fohe fttews ouifpuucu uv mston and romrwm- -lll ral viiu il lldtu- F'V-uie 01 Italian lite, entitled "Tony 'i the Stork." whiV, an CO imeay and rath- vv tu.

ci eator of the now famous "Mutt and Je i ci coons, nas drifted into vaude-Ue ana will nrov-oL-o i- sl; iiivuiuicui, nun ins etches of a comedy vein. Keller Mack id frank firth V.r,tk 1 ,1 an iivin are wen known, in this, their home town, will a. uuua 01 new songs and sayings their skit "The Wrong Hero." and Jordan nnd 7pnn a me hair-raismg feats in aerial expert-ss. Harrv Shirnk th r.rw,,u- pvijujni uiacK- f-e comedmn nn 1 umonts Minstrels, will appear in a Y.veuS v.v.ijiLfnuiiK jiarucues ot nis own icrin wit 1 carina -ini i.rl 1 --v- jv0l, ul ujeio-aaie uality, and Al and Fanny Stedman in typical variety sueicn, called A Lit-ie of Everything in Fifteen Minutes," in uciuDucfes prove nighly amusing lei rose, the comedy acrobat, makes his 1st appearance here and the davlight ctures will add to the bigness of the Togram. IJOU An unusually attractive group of vaudeville stars will par- 1 1 1 it in tlia onforainmflnf this week at the popular Bijou.

Head line nonors are given to r. Gon-roy and Annie Morecroft, the former the nampion nie-sayer ana the latter a hamnion nni7-i ifnpo cT-rrviaT in USilllO HCll liillg and Edwin Middleton will be seen in one jignt unly, an amusing playlet, nd the Ford Vf-P Tl faaf tinn Holm ituvui iavy Helen, will give a singing and talking act. Hilde Hawthorne, ventriloquial comedienne; Williams and Warner, musical rnmpHiatio' .1 1 1 i 1 rirfiae- ter vocalist, and Edgar Berger, equilibrist will also appear in conjunction with Photoplane pictures. LIBERTY Those unusually clever Lili- putians, the Rossow Midgets, Will 1 a lit 1 1 1(11 icaiuic Ui the vaudeville bill announced for this week at. the TV, icu ai III ot -acrobatics and sparring are highly cum ismiug ana quite unusual.

Another notable engagement is that of Jack Mc-Auhtie, the retired and only undefeated champion pugilist, who will relate many anecdotes of famous fighters past and present. Polly Hazel and Ethel Ha- 11 a cornea sKit; Klce, Klmer and Tom, an eccentric comedv acrobatic act; Deas, Reed and Geas, in a singing and comedy stunt, and new motion pictures will also be included in the interesting bill. Openings to Come Announcement is made that Dumont's Minstrels will begin their season in their new home of Minstrely, at Ninth and Arch streets, with a matinee on Saturday next, September 16, on which" occasion everything will be new about the playhouse and with many new faces in the burnt cork aggregation of comedians and There will also be a number of former favorites headed by that finished comedian, George Wilson, of "Waltz Me Again" fame, who will introduce his original methods for provoking merriment. Charles Boyden, Joe Hortiz, Ben Franklin and his Kiddies, Goldrick and O'Brien, Joe Perry and Musical Director Richard Lilly and his orchestra will be among the old favorites who will appear. Billy Davis, a newcomer, who is expected ti make a strong bid for popularity, and Edgar Akin is a singer of note.

Wrilliam R. Frisch, Master Fagan, Bob Harrison, WTill Lawrence, who will alternate with Frank Dumont as interlocutor; Charles Heywood, lightning change artist, and others will also be Feen. The opening burlesque is called, "Who Will Be Mayor?" and is t)f local flavor. Howard M. Evans will again have charge of the box office, an assurance of courteous treatment to patrons of the new home of the minstrels.

When the Cheetnut Street Opera House begins its season on Monday evening, September 18, with "The Girl in the Taxi," a new star will twinkle in the role of precocious Bertie Stewart, the hopeful son. His name is Bobby Barry, son of dear old Billy Barry, of Barry and Fay fame, who has made quite a success in the role thus far this season. Surrounding him will be a company of players picked from the two companies presenting the play in New York and Chicago. The Opera House is being beautifully redecorated from foyer to gallery, and on Monday evening, September 18, will throw open its doors with a burst of laughter. The formal opening of the new American Theatre, Franklin street and Girard avenue, where the Blaney-Spooner Stock Company, headed by Miss Edna Spooner, will hold forth in the future with a repertoire of the best plays, is announced for Monday afternoon, September 18, and the occasion will be made a notable and gala one.

One of the big and unique features will be the official christening of the theatre under its new name. This ceremony will be performed by Miss Spooner in pereon. The opening attraction will be "The Squaw Man," the drama by Edwin Milton Royle, in which William tFaversham and Dustin Farnum starred. The opening of the Broad Street Theatre on Monday evening, October 2, will have an interesting dramatic novelty in t.h first nroduction on any stage of "The Only Son," a new play from the pen of Winched Smith, author 01 lhe Hunter," Brewster's Millions," etc. "The Only Son" resembles "The Fortune Hunter, Mr.

Smith's most fa mous success, only in its strong comedy vein. Uniike "The Fortune Hunter," it is a nlav with a big purpose, a play that means more than three hours' pleasant entertainment. The Garrick Theatre, which is now in the hands of decorators and upholsterers, renovating and rebeautifying this theatre for the opening of the new season, Oc- Women Secrets There is one man in the United States ri A ITER ALL, NO rKCE like home. After twelve weeks of hustle arnl bustle down by the sea, I can almost appreciate the sigh of gladness which escapes from the lips -of an actor or actress upon reaching horne after a tour of the' country. It is, indeed, joyous to be back among one's friends again.

And one of the most startling announcements which I hear upon my retain is that there is something of a truce in the terrific warfare which has raged during: the past season cr two between the opposing factions of theatrical magnates. There is considers ble significance to the report, which bears the verification of the parties concerned, to the effect that Charles Dillingrliam has consented to allow one of William A. Brady's ettractions play in his Globe Theatre, in Xew York. Brady, it is well known, has cast his lot recently with the Shuberts, while Dillincham has been a staunch supporter of the so-called Syndicate fores, towards which the doughty little Irishman has been emphatically opposed for sn.me time. Sudden alterations upon the theatrical map are not uncommon when the season is at its heiarht and a successful play has so far outstayed the time set for it as to demand a transfer in or-ch to keep straight the schedule at the starting point, but it is rather surprising to find an important quick change thus tally in the amusement year.

Therefore, the arrangements made letween Dillingham anI' Brady for the transfer of Fairbanks in "A G-enileman of Leisure" from Mr. Brady's own theatre, the Playhouse, to the Globe is a piece of in-t "resting gossip for the layer folk and m.masfors as well. It is a well known fact that the conflict waged so hotly has been a costly one to both sides. It necessitated the building of several new theatres in various portions of the country; it provoked unfavorable comment from managers of houses in smaller cities who found themselves unable to secure attractions for as luany dates as they wished, and it prompted the warring elements in making prodigal productions. EYom what I have learned from persons supposed to be well acquainted with the inner workings of the competing factions I am led to believe that but comparativ ly little money was made during the past season by either side.

Therefore, it is but natural that some tall thinking should be done, and it seems very likely that this has resulted in some kind of a truce. I should not be surprised if the conflict were to come to a sudden stop in the very near tut lire and that the dove of peace would flitter joyously over the realm of the profession. This is a condition which might not -iind extreme favor with the player-folk, who have reaped a harvest for two sea sons by rnaiung exorbitant demands the matter of salaries and gained their point. A "working agreement" would put a large crimp in the figures obtained by some of the bright lights of the drama. And yet there should be fully as many persons employed, lor the many theatres controlled by the opposing booking agencies must be provided with attractions or tinned into moving picture establishments and some have resorted to this style of amusement because of unsatisfactory combinations.

So it probable that there will he little change in the demand for competent players when the war ends. The public, which has not figured in the controversy, will, perhars. be the sufferer because of a curt lilment of the number of unusual attractions and the return to the "take it or leave it" kind which formerly prevailed. However, the end is in eight and both rides will breathe easier when the final papers are signed. Mennwhile the organs of both sides have become less caustic in their remarks of the opposition.

Indeed, some really nice things are bemg written about persons who but a few months ago were accused of almost any old crimp in the calendar. This in itself is calculated to cau-e thoughtful persons to think, and think detly, too. LOCALLY THE HAS BEEN somewhat interesting. The Shuberts' production of "The Kiss Waltz" was one cf the most gorgeous from a scenic end costume point of view that I have seen in a long while. Moreover, it was interpreted by a cast ot capable people and was a most auspicious attraction with which to begin the season at this house.

As is now generally known. "The Kiss Waltz" is the product of C. M. Ziehrer, composer of "'Mile. Mischief," and was first produced in Vienna, where it ran for nearly two vears.

It is the first musical pro duction to be made by the Shuberts this season, and I have my doubts if they, or, in fact, any other managers, can improve upon it in future productions. The piece has that Viennese atmosphere and that jingle of music which gives it a place anions the best importations from the other side. There is a waltz song which runs through it which is quite irresistible and which I have heard on the streets since the opening night. There is. perhaps, more comedy than in most of the plays of a musical kind which come across the Pond, and this element is brought out quite strongly by Charles Bigelow and dainty little Eva Davenport.

The production is to go into New York immediately after leaving here, and I Lai no doubt that it will have a long prm there. And perhaps that bunh of show girls will not be happy! There is no piece quite so satisfying as the Great White Tune to them, notwithstf nding that some of the youths of our little village have been endeavoring to prevent them being blue. Yes, they are locking forward to the time when they will again be at home in their luxurian; flats and can Burlesque Baubles TROCADERO One of the newest of the crop of burlesque organizations will be seen here this week. It is called "The Girls From Missouri," and is said to be new in everything from a tw-o-act musical potpourri with a cast of principals who have made a reputation in other branches of the business, to gorgeous stage accessories and magnificent costumes. Old, hackneyed features have ben forgotten in ar ranging the program, which is replete! the drives in their handsomely appointed automobiles.

Some of them complained bitterly of the terrible strain they had undergone during the past week when rehearsals were called mornings and lasted until iate in the afternoon. And occasionally the stage manager, not satisfied with results, kept the poor young things after school by calling an extra session after the night performance. I dropped back on the stage the other night, and several of them poured words of woe into my eaves-dropping ears. Likewise Charlie Bigelow convinced me that he is just as humorous in the wings as he is on the stage. He rushed up to my escort and in a voice filled with defiance declared that he was going to quit after the close of the performance.

My friend, who was none other than the publicity promoter, grew interested and asked what the trouble was. Bigelow jolly fellow replied that he was going to his hotel. It was a good joke. "He also insisted that if he had a. million dollars he would stop acting instanter.

If anyone has a million he does not care to use for a while he might call the comedian's bluff. At that I doubt if the comedian would retire after so manv years of activity in musical shows. I recall the davs of the old Bennett anrl Moulton Opera Company, one of those little organizations which played at cheap prices and stayed a whole week in small cities, when Bigelow was leading comedian with the organization. I then thought he was about the funniest fellow I had ever seen. And he hasn't grown any worse since.

WHEN EDGAR SELWYN FIRST produced his new play, "The Arab," in Los Angeles he was skeptical of its appeal to the public. Yet ere the first week had rolled round the management of the theatre was anxious to extend the four weeks' engagement to eight. This was impossible, because the time had been set aside for the production of another play by his talented wife, Margaret Mayo, and Mr. Selwyn was too much of a gentleman and a business man to deny his better half of an opportunity of shining as replendentlv as himself. In that production the character of Cruik- shanks, the archaeologist, was supposed i to represent the American missionarv.

But Mr. Selwyn figured it out that here in the East we would not appreciate the character as it was intended; therefore he wrote in a part for Dr. Hilbert, and simply switched the part of the young woman who figures so largely in the unfolding of the somewhat involved plot to the daughter of that personage. It was this revised edition of the play which was unfolded at the opening of the Walnut on Monday night. Few people have an accurate conception of the average American missionary in a semi-barbarous country, therefore the character did not appeal as strongly as it otherwise would have.

Mr. Selwyn made the role of the Bedouin stand out in bold relief and gave an interpretation that was won derfully true to nature. The play keeps one guessing for a time as to its mo tive, yet we have been told that it is 1 merely a depiction of real lite as it appealed to the author upon his visit to Arabia. In the minds of the vast majority of those who have never been on one of the "personally conducted tours" or any other trip to the Far East the word "desert" brings up a picture of endless stretches of sand with here and there a little clump of palm trees sheltering an oasis. It is hard from this conception to realize how any warfare such as is described as being of every-day occurrence among the Arabs can take place.

Yet Mr. Selwyn has given us a carefully studied and graphic description in hi5 play, and he has done it in a highly entertaining manner. Miss Edna Baker gave a delicious presentation of the American girl who is forced by circumstances to accept the attentions of the dark-skinned Dragoman, and the others in the cast gave interpretations which were wholly satisfying. Walter Wilson was congenially cast as the man Cruikshanks, typical American, full of wit and repressed courage. I have an idea that the play will attract a great deal of attentigja during its sojourn at the Walnut, which will be for some weeks to come.

Little need be sa- of the English version of "Alma, Where Do You Live?" which opened the season at the Forrest. Much of the euggestiveness of the French and German versions has been eliminated and the play runs along quite entertainingly. IT IS SOMEWHAT GRATIFYING, although not at all necessary, for Manager Taylor, of the Liberty, to emphatically deny the rumor that Beulah, Binford, the young woman wlio sprang into notoriety through the Beat-tie case in Virginia, would appear at his pretty playhouse. Mr. Taylor declares that he never for a moment dreamed of having the young pereon included among his performers.

"I have aimed to present nothing but the highest class of performers," he says, "and would scarcely stoop to the plane of engaging a person of such calibre to appear at the Liberty. I am at a loss to know how the report gained currency and I hope that you will deny it in toto." It would seem as though no self-respecting manager would consider this person as a drawing card. We have had a surfeit of notorious people on the stage within the past few years, the latest example being Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, whose punitive efforts to gain a little more notoriety by appearing in vaudeville did not pan out as they expected. It is a healthy sign when managers refuse to book this kind of people. They injure the standing of the profession to such an extent that reputable people will not attend the performances, and it is high time that they should be completely squelched.

It was reported that another theatre in thi village had contracted to ex- 3 Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, his wife, and Tommy Dougherty, who have been indulging in an extentive tour of Europe during the past few months. Mr. Nixon-Nirdlinger is at the head of the booking agency which supplies talent to a con- li-n Kit -monger of -n iuieville hoilSPS in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, notably the Nixon and I'eople 1 neatres, ana formerly the Park, now the Empire. He reports having had a delightful trip, and declares that he has brought back contracts for the American tour of several well known European and English vaudeville acts.

"Vaudeville has made the same gigantic strides on the other side," he said, "as it has made here. It peems to be the coming form of popular entertainment. While the best attractions and stars will continue to draw large audiences at legitimate prices, the popular priced vaudeville will eliminate the mediocre plays and players, and gradually place the legitimate upon a sure foundation of the survival of the fittest, and every one will be benefited, the actor, the manager and the public." Incidentally I am still receiving post cards from Mr. Nixon-Nirdlinger. nnHE MANY FRIENDS OF JOHN I A.

Lawrence will be pained toj iearn that this genial advertising agent is in the Episcopal Hospital, suffering from a complication of diseases. "Kid," as he is familiarly known, writes me that he is destined to stay in the institution for a long time to come, and 1 have no doubt that he will be glad to receive comforting visits from his friends during his enforced stay. He requests me to extend to his friends his best wishes, which I cheerful! do. THE CALL BOY. material is exhausted.

The cat of the piece includes such well-known people as Robert Warwick, Elsa Ryan, Flora Zabelle, Eva Davenport. Charles Bice-low, Martin Brown, Adele Rowland.Wil-liam Pruette, Oscar Schwartz, George Fauneefote, Lillian Wiwins, Olga Hemp-stone, Mae Allen and a stunning chorus of many people. In point of costuming "The Kiss Waltz" is magnificent and the same lavishnes has been bestowed upon the scenery and accessories. A delightful feature of the production is the very large orchestra under the direction of Frank E. Tours, of the London Gaiety.

The music is superb and the story is of the romantic kind which appeals to the lovers of light musical entertainment. FORREST In answer to the question asked in the title of Joe Weber's musical play, "Alma, Where Do You Live?" those who took advantage of her Philadelphia address and went to the Forrest Theatre, where on Monday George V. Hobart's English version or the French vaudeville, will begin the second week of its limited engagement, made the acquaintance of a de-cidedlv pleasing, entirely diverting musi cal young person. "Alma, Where Do You Live?" in its present form, has been relieved of much of the suggestiveness existing in both the French and German versions. In its stead Mr.

Hobart has padded the plot with sane situations and sparkling dialogue, while the entire presentation is natural and unlabored. The efforts of a young and unsophisticated country boy to withstand the capricious Alma and her co-workers forms the basic idea for the play as it is at present, and is a new idea for the farceur. Of the fourteen musical numbers which interrupt the plot, the "Alma" waltz is de-eidedV the best. Joe Weber's company is practically the same as was seen during the run at Weber's Theatre in New York all last season. WALNUT Edgar Selwyn, whose new Eastern drama, "The Arab," begins its second week at the Walnut Street Theatre tomorrow night, I has correc ted many false impressions of Arabian life and customs in the story and realistic staging of his play.

He assures us that in the desert proper a lieuouin guide is an absolute necessity No other can take hfs place, however many times the substitute may have crossed the desert. The Bedouin is at home in the desert anv day in the week He can no more get lost even in an awful simoon than can a man in his own back yard, and he carries on his warfare with the surety that more stable in- Actress Would See Herself Act Miss Marcia Harris, who is appearing in Joe Weber's musical play, "Alma, Where Do You Live?" is endeavoring to find a method by which she may see herself as others see her. No matter how much care or how conscientious a may be in the creation of a role, there must necessarily be several incorrect gestures that are apparent only to the auditor. In her home Miss Harris invariably rehearses the part sh. is to portray before a pier mirror, noting every facial tober 2.

will have as its initial attraction Robert Hilliard in Porter Emerson Brown's stirring and thrilling plav Fool There Was." Mr. Hilliard will be supported by a strong company, including Alphonse Ethier as leading man. Herman Gerold, director of the old German Theatre, on Franklin street and, Girard avenue, under the Saake management, has rented the Arch street Theatre, at Sixth and Arch streets, for this winter's season. German plavs will be given at the Arch Street Th eatre on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day every week, beginning October 2, when "Glaube und lleimat," one of the best of the latest German dramas, will be presented. It is the intention oi the new management to reproduce only the latest and best dramas and comedies, written by German authors.

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S. 11717 A VI7D r. JLitt 1206 Chestnut St Second Floor. who has perhaps heard PRESCRIPTION JEticlx. Women JKlll' rv- A FROHMAN COMEDY COMING Daniel Frohman's company from the Lyceum Theatre, New York, will be the stage attraction at the Walnut Street Theatre next Monday, September 18, offering a new play by Elmer Harris, entitled "My Neighbor's Wife." It is the old story of men and women marrying the opposite from what they had set their minds on as a suitable mate; and the story being treated in a comedy way is well illustrated by the following excerpts from the play: "Before darriage a man tells a girl he is unworthy of her, then devotes his married life to proving it." And again: "All a man does is sit in an office and believe he is working harder than his poor wife who is baking, scrubbing and cleaning at home." The principals who are illustrating the story are Arthur Byron, Pamela IGay-thorne, Alice John and Fredrick Tideru expression and every move of her person.

This, according to the actress, helps considerably, but is not altogether satisfactory because when the other actors are on the scene the picture naturally is changed greatly. There is a theatre at Olympia, Washington, which has for decorative purposes large mirrors at either side of the proscenium opening. Miss Harris, some years ago, was a member of the company playing an engagement at this house. When she came upon the stage she was horrified to notice that by slightly turning the head she could see reflected every movement of the entire company. At first the condition promised ruin to her performaHce because trifling faults that she knew nothing of glared her in the face-.

It was then, however, that the idea of seeing herself as others see ploit the Virginia girl, but it is probable that her visit to the town will be of short duration, if she eventually conies here. Meantime the avaricious manager who sought to make a few dollars by-signing a contract with her is no doubt wondering where he is going to get off. Serves him right. 1HAVE RECEIVED A NOTE. FROM Miss Cecil Spooner informing me that she is much vexed because she is unable to reach Philadelphia at t2ie time she had expected and that it was all due to the dressmakers, who have been dilatory in completing her wardrobe.

Miss Spooner had arranged to come over from New York in the new touring car which her brother-in-law, Charles T. Blaney, presented her on Thursday, and had planned to be hostess at several functions preparatory to the beginning of her season as the star of the Blaney-Spooner stock company at the American Theatre. But those horrid designers of exclusive gowns of which she has purchased sufficient to deplete her bank account to the extent of some thousand dollars disappointed the magnetic little actress, ana therefore she was forced to postpone her arrival for a few days. Miss Spooner has promised that after she has come to our city I shall be one of those who will indulge in a delightful tour in her magnificent car, so I am additionally anxious to give her a cordial welcome to our hospitable city. THERE ARRrVFD IN TOWN THE other day a trio of tourists, or rather three persons who wore the costumes of tourists.

Upon close inspection they turned out to be Plays of the Week GRAND Some unusual stage features are promised in "A Lucky Hoodoo," the new musical comedy which Billy B. Van and the Beaumont sisters, supported by a large cast and chorus will offer for the first time in Philadelphia at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening. The first act presents a Monday morning rehearsal on the stage of vaudeville theatre, with scenery, properties, a stage entrance and several tiers of dressing rooms in the rear. Van plays the role of Steve Gall, the property man. Some of the action of the comedy takes place in the midst of the audience.

After many' tumultuous scenes Van lands in the orchestra with a bob-tailed cat. He delivers a screamingly funny monologue, and then attempts to sell the cat, finally making his exit through the lobby of the theatre. The second act concerns the fortune of a palmist known as "Madam Holdemdigits," who proves to be an actress in hard luck. Steve Gall gets a job as office boy and the various stage favorites, with whom Van cavorted and is in disgrace, appear to have their fortunes told. Of course, Steve Gall has to impersonate his employer, and the amusing scenes are prolific in new complications.

The musical numbers introduced during the action of the comedy include ocalizing," "I Like Your Apron, and Your Bonnet," "Fairy Fingered Fanny," "Bamboo Bay," "The Fortune Teller," "Loving Moon" and "Highlanders on Parade. Van sings two original songs, "The Night I Fought Johnson" and "The Urn Gazoo." Gussie Dean as Flossie Ringlets, an amateur, dances "A Vision of Salome;" the Beaumont sisters sing and dance, Pinard and Manny present their musical act, and Clemons and Dean, English dancers, do an unusual specialty. Scenic-ally and in costume and lighting effects A Lucky Hoodoo" will be fully up to the standard. LYRIC This week will mark trie tinalr performances of "The Kiss Waltz," which auspiciously opened the season at the Lyric. As an inaugural attraction the management could scarcely have been more fortunate in the selection.

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Pierce. President, her made its appeal. The advantages of giving a performance where you are both player and spectator were obvious, and the actress immediately decided to use her accidental little discovery for perfecting all of the roles she wrould be cast for in the future. At the first performance of a new play in which the "Alma" actress is cast she invariably arranges by means of a liberal tip with the property master to have placed in both "first entrances" a looking glass sufficiently large to show the greater part of her scene. Not infrequently other members of the company have registered substantial complaints about her idiosyncracy, but ehe claims that invariably she has converted them to her idea, until at the present time there are many players, including several prominent stars, who are adherents of Miss Harris' little plan.

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