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phty.rApres M01, written oy nenn Bernstein and produced for a short time only iat the Theatre Francais in Paris, At the time of the furore over "Apres'. Moi," it was claimed by many daily on this side of the Atlantic that the rejection of 'Bernstein's piece, was 1 1 1 i f. ism. -the French playgoers refusing to -enthuse over the play because its. authqr 'Wa WALTON Une ot tne papers, 10 severely con-, miration and respect tor tne colored demn the- French theatregoer and enthu- piayg0er.

as well as argue that the Col-siastically refer to the American play- 'orcj citizen is worthy of being consid-goef as on who Is a model of propriety ere(j a desirable patron. For we, de-and the embodirtient of decorum was Spje our presumed deficiencies, have the New. York which made the never been so lawless and so distant assertion that in the United State? the from the touch of civilization as to start playgoer does not hiss plays. Of course- rjots an(j break up furniture in any '1 the article, was written" before the re- playhouse in the country, whether concent visit of the Irish Players at the ducted by white or colored, and surely Maxine Elliott Theatre, when it was we COXiJ no worse than our more 'necessary for the management to call cuitUred brother, having in mind, of for a small army of bluecoats to quell course, the two incidents referred to a riot, started by irate playgoers. 1 We print herewitn tne eauonai puu-j by met wnen Bernstein wu fiavin strenuous time in Paris over play "Apres Moi." In its criticism 1 attend theatres in this country, one is reminded of the aaying abo ut if we couia sec Following is the editorial in ques-: tioa: sudden withdrawal of a new play from the" stage of any UiU country -would be J1- taken aa an acknowledgment or allure.

No managerial explana- ttoa 1 16 the' contrary would avail. Butt they do these things differently in France. We have row-. A. 4lts here, but no earner lots du rol, iand If any -representatives of the lawless tried to disturb a perform-1 anee of a play they would be "-nreasea, partly" by efficient police, largely by the opposition of play-V 4n general to rude conduct In theatres.

We do not even hiss plays her. If we do not like them'. avoid them, and advise our acauaihtancea do the same, r.j A Frequently a friend, thus advised. v'A fc goes to-, see the play and declares tAaUhe likes, it Such Is human nature on this side of the AtUntie. Tet they say that human nature ''Is the same aUaver.

the-world. 'j -1. TLnnAm, null tnnha aometimeS take (possession of the theatres. Many perfectly harmless plays are Wted. But London theatres have had-no riots- those In the es-.

teemed Hous of Moliere during 1 the peftbrrnarice-of "Apres Mol." by Henri Bertitern. Fish-horns, and motor-car "horns, are barred In London theatres; except 1 ''-'van the stage, where they are used sparingly. In Paris the disturb. ance Is due to the settled convic-4 tkra of some persons who were born. -to make mischief that Bern- stein should never have been ad-initted to the stage of the Theatre Francais.

Nevertheless, he will be established there before long. The pretended objection to Bernstein Is that he has a bad past, that he ae deserted from the army. This deceives nobody. The spirit tela outbreak la the spirit of antt-Semitlsm. To carry that spirit Into the theatre la any country seems pre-posteroua.

The Jews have been as conspicuous in French drama as they have been in tbt drama of all countries, Need we mention Rachel, Bernhardt. Offenbach, HalevyT Scarcely, for to make a list of distinguished French actors, dramatists, composers who have trt-bmphed on the French stage would take much tune and' require a' great deal of space. Anti-Semitism la the Only -explanation of the pf "Apres Moi." and It is, of course, no explanation at all. Such upriSlnga in France can only, be explained by -the volatile apir-iU. Uid uncertain temper, and the Ingrained, 'unreasonableness of a tut net really representative kind of Frenchmen.

was howled down at the Corned le In the same way for alleged political, reasons, yet "Thermldor. -contained as little political a "Les Deu Orphelines." It was Sardou almost at his dull-lest, and was saved at the Porte St Martin simply the annexing skill of-Coquelin In making bricks without straw. If "Apres Moi" had bjen rejected for ethical or even reasons, we should have taken tne incident as Indicative of regene atlon. Judging by the reviews it is a harsh, tor-turesome play, treating cynically of social relations, and compounded of adultery. Ingratitude, dishonesty, selfishness, tinctured, for the sake of comlo relief, with an exhibition of buoyant depravity.

But ethic, ally and artistically, "Apres Mol" has proved satisfying, which is why we feel sure it will be restored before long to toe repertory of the Theatre Francais. New Yorkers will riot have much A(. flculty. recalling the disgraceful scenes enacted at the Maxine Elliott Theatre a few weeks ago during the engagement ot uie insn flayers, a talented theatrical organization from the Emerald Isle. Many citizens of Irish Darentatre 5id not kindly to the play "The lUkn- -t, mmjlJJ VI HIS IIUUIU "UIIU, VlKHg- ing that some scenes in the piece reflected on the Irish race.

They showed their displeasure by throwing on the stage eggs and vegetables of a ripe old age, temporarily changing the little theatre from a thing of beauty to a receptacle for garbage. Another incident that does not carry the claims of the Times that the voer of the United States are so tl.at they do not even hiss enn be readily referred to the of the Yale students teveral 3 when they became displeased and broke up rs, s'stuary and furniture of 1 his act of vandalism was rneri attendj one "Of course it is absolutely necessary that the so-called Negro problem seep into this article. Its appearance is in- evitable. But as the New York Times believes, in Negro segregation, being cn- gaged at this time in a useless attempt ro the colored citizens in Har- lem to one section, it is very likely' that it believes in the same policy being fol- in the white theatres. The Ace would like to know of the white papers which entertain similar opinions of the ik 1 i the Maixne Elliott Theatre and the con- duct 0f the Yale students at New -Haven should" not command more ad- WHERE.THE 8H0W8 ARE.

dr beans FROM BOSTON Tbe.tr. 8t. Louis, Mo. Neit week. Kan- BhrTeportl 81.

mt friend rR0M vmK co.Coluinb Theatre. Newark. N. J. SOUTHERN SMART SET CO.

Mobile, 'All, Dec. 28; Pensacola, 29; Flora-home, Jan. Qulncjr, Tallabamee. Tbomasville, 4 Bainbridge, 5 Lake Clty, Fla, 6. MTAItE-S GEORGIA TROUBADOUR Armstrong, Vvc.

28; Centralis, 2-0 Jefferson City, Jan. 1 California, 2 Kntohnosta, 4 Windsor, Appleton City. 8. GEORGIA CAMP MEETING CO. Wllllama-ton.

Dec. 28; Uowell, 29-30; Mil-ford, Jan. 1-2-8. rij-qmnj-rri THEATRICM J01TIWGS i-ruumrLT m-rr I Wilbur C. Sweatman is at the Broad-' oti i'voxb V.

Sheftall and Mitchell art at the Colonial Theatre, Nashua, it. Aids Overton alker ai Company are at full's The. e. Wiircnter, Mats Jerry Mill's closed his engagement at the National Theatre. San Francisco, last week; and left tor Chicago.

-The Happy Four are at Virginia Theatre, Chicago. Next week. New Walker Theatre. Indianapolis. Bradford's Chicken Trust act Is at the Buckingham Theatre, IjoulsvUIe.

with the Western Wheel Burlesque Show. My Friend from Dixie Company, with 3. Leubrl Hill, opened ChrUtmas at the Columbia Theatre, Newark. N. to a big business.

Slmms and' Thompson are in their second week at the Auditorium Theatre, wit Howard Theatre. Washington, D. tO fOllOW. The Robinson Trio was at the Crescent Theatre last week. Bennle Jones, recently of Glass and Jones, Is with the act.

and his dancing Is one of the features. George McClaln and James A. LU-lard are in their eleventh week at the Pekln Theatre, Savannah, Ga where they are stage manager and producer, respectively. The American Quartet was headllner at the Crescent Theatre last week. The harmonlzera favorably Impressed the Crescent Theatre patrons with their singing.

On account of the recent fire which destroyed the opera house at Petter on. all colored companies will be booked at the Odd Fellows' Opera House, Dr. J. SI. Murray, manager.

On the bill this week at the Vic toria Theatre, Philadelphia, are Muriel Ringgold. Alonza Ware, magician; Karl Burton ana company ana bod Alien. Ottie Davis Is leader of the orchestra at the Victoria. At the New Circle Theatre, Phila delphia, this week, the bill is made up of Mattle Hite, James Crosby, the Jolly Hendersons, Chicken Reel Beeman and Rastus Brown and Miss Harrison. The Six Gum Drops, with Somers and Dawson, and the Alpha Comedy Four, played return engagements at the Crescent the first half of the week.

The female members of the Six Gum Drops have new costumes, which they wear becomingly. The dancing evokes more applause than when the act was at the Crescent some weeks ago. The Six Gum Drops form hard-working bunch which works bard to please. They could get a little more harmony in their singing, how ever. The Alpha Quartet Is still har monising pleasingly aa well as pro ducing some comedy.

a I i i S. COLtRltXit TAYLOR One of England's Leadrng Composers GEORGIA CAMP MEETING CO. Everything is lovely and the irooee hangs high. Business Is good. Jimmy Wilson and Lola Anderson, singing.

dancing and roller skating artists, joined- the company last week and are making a big hit. Louise Le Vine, known as the dancing doll," still leaves them talk ing. Happy Bill Briggs, comedian in the company, is getting four and nve encores nightly. Minstrel Mitchell, manager of the company, is scoring in his old-fashioned darkey stump speech. McCABE'S TROUBADOURS.

The McCabe Georgia Troubadours are in Missouri again and business continues good. All the members of the company are well and doing nicely. Gordon C. Collins Is a scream every night De Wayman Nilea, who Is one of the best contortionists In the business and, known as the human corkscrew, makes a hit nightly and Is forced to take two and three hows every night Midget Lorian Booker, with her soprano voice, delights the big audience In classic songs. Wm.

McCabe and Edna McCabe continue to. make good everywhere with their refined sketches and up-to-date songs. Otis' Allen, our clever song and dance artist. Is there with the goods. Emma Phoenix, our dainty soubrette Is do ing fine work In her singing and danc ing.

Vera' Donaldson, pur charming contralto. Is using her new songs effectively. Leon Donaldson, our musical director. Is handling the muskr for the company in first-class order. Beatrice in her novelty musical act is causing talk.

Max C. Elliott, our advance representative, continues to do good work ahead of the show. 8TAGEOLOGY AT CAPITAL CITY. J. Rosamond Johnson, together with the Sambo Girls, which Include Edgar Connor and Blanche Deas, are drawing crowds to the Howard this week and making business good for Manager Thomas Christmas week, much to his delight.

The bill at the Howard last week violated none of the traditions of the week before Christmas. It was Quite replete with such a variety of entertain ment and performers as to make it very pleasant to attend a performance. On the bill were Abble Mitchell, the queen of song; Pinkey and Walker, who appeared in a clever Chinese act; Josephine Gaines Tobias, a high-class character and the Mohongany Quartet. Miss Mitchell gang. -JLove Is King," "You'll Want Me Back" and "That Hypnotizing Man" with telling ecect The Ginger Girls played at the Fairyland last week.

They have been held over for ChrlatmAa vmIi will be a matinee every during Christmas week at the Minne haha Theatre. Manager Tyler has selected a large number of feature pictures for the week. Merryweather and Brown closed their sixth week in the Capital City last week PavnTan Toreen they find ffll clever team and a bis- drawlnr card. The Blue Mouse is a beautifully appointed theatre and is second in point of size in the city. It has been heralded about the coun try mat Manager Thomas of the How ard Theatre was compelled te pay the manager of Mrs.

Alda Overton Wniir. er's company 11,000 before he would send the act to play at the Howard Thanksgiving week. Thomas says he did not pay the sum of 11,000 for her services during that week." W.P.B. COLLEGE BOYS SING HYMNS. A unique feature of the university life at the Capital was set forth when the Howard University Glee Club an- peared on the streets in various parts oi wasnington.

jj. c. at midnle-ht fROG SPECIAL, No, 4 t- On TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2nd, 1912, at 9 A.M Tickets for THE FROGS First Stage Performance and Midwinter Bail will be placed on sale at No. 2283 7th Ave bet 134th and 135th Sis. Reserved Seats can be had at no other place prior to Monday evening January 29th, 1912, at New Star Casino, 1 07th Street, Lexington Park Aves.

Rsisrvid tsats eoe.7ee.8l.C3 Cox siting from 8 to ts.eo to ts.eo (NOT INCLUDINO ADMISSION) V. CKRL of write i' of days Christmas eva and rendered In very gooa voice a series of hymns approprl ate to the season. The choristers went from place to place in white and col ored neighborhoods singing softly and sweetly. Night Holy Night' and a number of other songs by which the Nativity is featured. All of the solo parts were presented and the chorus appeared under the direction of a Many were aywakened from their slumbers to hear the gentle music at their doors.

The university Is re ceivlng congratulations upon the sue cessful Innovation, i It Is said that the Idea was suggested by Prof. George W. Cook, secretary and business man ager of the university, and that it at once met with universal approval. Those In charge of the singers have received letters of thanks and congratulation from many of the chief offi cials of the municipal government for the pleasure they were afforded by the unexpected musical feast IN THE WORLD Of SPOXf Howard Defeats. Alphas.

ANHATTAN CASINO was crowd ed Christmas evening with bas ketbail enthusiasts who witnessed lwo weii-piayea contests, tne principal event of the evening being the second game between the Alpha first team and the Howard quintet of Washington. D. C. The team from! the Capital City has always been a hard nut for the bUt once In New York City, and Christmas evening it showed Consistent form by defeating the Alphas, 41 to 21 Howard's great teamwork worried the Alpha' players greatly, and the Wash- Ingtonlans also were much heavier than their Manhattan opponents. Alpha put up a far more aggressive game in the last half than in the drat, but It waa apparent that Howard had the game on Ice throughout the match, The Alpha second, team and St.

Christopher's quintet did not clash in the preliminary game owing to a la-understanding over Matthews, who was a member of the Alphas until a short time ago. It Is claimed by the Alphas that Matthews Jumped their team and went over to St Christopher without tendering his resignation; and that according to the rules, a member must be off a team a specified length of time before joining another, which agreement, it Is claimed, was violated by Matthews going over to St It has been maintained by St Christopher that no agreement was broken, and the two clubs decided not to meet until the matter bad been settled la the place of Bt Christopher the Laetltla Club of Brooklyn was substituted In the first gme, which resulted in a victory for the Alphas, 37 to 20, the flrst half endiDg 14 to 11, in favor cf the Ai.h3LS ROWLAND. TRAMP JUGGLE.R who hat announced his intentions of remaining Tkro.d indefinitely RAY BAILEY. IN VAUDtVILLE BOUVAR intreatingly of colored actors gone by The Line-up of second game: Alpha Wm. Lucas, right forward; Alvln Thomas, left forward; Wm.

Goode, center; Clifton Norman, left guard; Conrad Norman, Archie Thorn aa, right guard. Howard University Clarence Lewis, Bikes, right forward: Nixon, left for ward; Gilmore. center; Huddy, Oliver, left guard; Edward Gray, right guard. Johnson Says He Has Net Retired. John Arthur Johnson, champion heavyweight of the world.

Is back In his native land once more, returning last week from Europe, where he ap peared with great success In the lead Ing variety houses. The champion Is In excellent health and one of the first things he did upon reaching Ne York tfas to deny the rumor that' he had retired from the ring. Johnson says he haa no idea of retiring and Is willing to meet all comers, his only stipulation being that he dictate terms as to what end of the purse he Is to receive. The champion is In Chicago, where he is spending the holidays with his mother. MeVea Gets Decision Over Lsngferd.

Press distpatchea from Sydney, Aus tralia, state that Bam MrVea, for a number of years the Idol of Paris, and who la winning all his fights In Aus tralia, gained a. point victory over Sam Langford In a twenty-round battle at Rushcutter Bay Christmas Day. Lang- ford claims that he was not treated fairly by the referee. Langford waa handicapped in height and weight, and although he fought hard- to beat his dusky rival, McVea held him aafe at all times. McVea put up a very aggreaslve battle.

He landed the greater number of blows, but few of them had any telling effect on Lang ivho kept boring In and trying to score a decisive punch. McVea showed remarkable cleverness In avoid ing pnlshment His defense was almost perfect and plainly had Langford puzzled. The tight attracted wide attention 1 here, it having been billed as a world championship affair 'In view of Johnson's avowed retirement- The largest crowd to attend a fight since the Burns-Johnson battle here witnessed the contest It waa the second battle of the year between the men, they having met in a twenty-round Hght in Paris last April which was declared a draw, al though many ringside critics declared Langford was entitled to the decision. "XWAAiVWWWWWNJW. J.

SIMON Theatre ini llasqtterade Cos tumes of every r.instrcl ShCiVS. v.z atm'3 ftv Ycrl I J. Hi THE NEW, YORK AGE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1911. ft Tnnnn OECENT TIIEATRF VVe 135.li Street VAUBEYllie MOVING PICTURES Bos OHite ws fr I to 11 P. M.

serr day. BlLt CHANGED WICZ A WEEK PtKZS- MAT1NEES All Seats 5c Boxes 20c EVENINGS All Seats 10c Boxes 25c CortJnuoui 3rOO ft TO P.M. Music and the Stage BDITBD BY LESTER A. DECORUM IN OUR THEATRES SOME nionths ago there was much ado 'in- French- theatrical circles over the LEUB! rOLLOW TtiC CROWD TO CHAS. H.

ANDERSON'S BNewnYeair5s Oarace 1st.1912 TAn'tRNCClN New Central Hall, Dancing All Night iSt 5essions Monday 4 naiineei inuiiaay Hollo i A Mil A TT Otricsas: Oscar B. Castell. Exalted Hul-r; Chaa Struck. Esteemed Leadlai Kslfht; Branch A. Stokes.

Eteemed Loysl Knlxht Rrtf-r K. Taylor, Eteem Lectaring Knight Samael J. Battle. Treasnrer W. Parker, eecretary Chia E.

Hnrray. Awt Secretary Howard Pierce, Chaplain LewU B. Mitchell. Es quire; uaniel JC uaai. inner utwra.

TsbsTsss Dr. Jaa 8. WlllUms. Johnston. Sandy P.

Jones. Joanna u. wiuiaroa. UvhCal Exaxixsa Dr. A.

A. Kelloga CoMMirrss or AtaAitosiiBirrs Ssmoel A. Bentley, Chairman James H. Anderson. Albert N.

Brown, Daniel Gant Joseph lisdocer, Frank Beed. Hilton Waller. Fred L. Wllcoxla. GENERAL ADMISSION Koxe seiting 8 Petoni $2 to be had from Sam '1 t.Bnller.

230 W.40lb street. The BSII3lk2usS Winners of the 150 prize of tbc Hope Day Contest of 1911 MRS. WILLIAMSON and her famous BilK kens in Vaudeville and Revue lAt HARMONY; HALL Fomerly KIRG'S COUNTY PALACE) i ISO Schermerhors street, near Smith street, Brooklyn, N.T. Friday Evening, December 29, 1 91 1 Music jby MarshalPs New Arasterdam Orchcstri Prof, Trssceqr Admission aVTake subway to Sorossh Hall, walk op Faltoa street to Smith street. WILL ANTHONY MADDEN (the Original Jimmr Valeatlnewill opes the.

pro-rrammsatstaal. 6RIKD I.URDI GRAS FECY DRESS TO BE GIVEN BY The Utopia Neighborhood Club TO CREATL A FUND TO ESTABLISH A HOML TOR DLUNQUtNT GIRLS jl AT THE NEW STAR CASINO 107th Street and Lexington Avenat Friday Cvenlnc January 19tht 1912 Vote for your favorite. The following well-known persons have entered the contest for King and Queen of the Carnival For King John N. Cutler, James Asderson, James Williams, Jesse 1 Battles. Dr.

Travis Johnson and CI as. O. Allison. For Queen Miss Bessie Pike, Mist Ethel Norwxxd, Miis Muriel smith. Miss Grace Fowler, Mrs.

Cueisa Wanta Giiv, Mrs. Violet Ardiey, Mrs John Judsh. Voting Coupons attaclied to each admission Admission 50c. Boxes $2 and $3 Boxes and Ticheta mar be had from alra. B.

P.Thsmaa 2)3 Wt 53rd Street Phone. 801 Columbui; Mrs A. S. ed, 316 West Sod Street Pbont-. i''i(s Columbus: Mr.

K. McClendon. 3AWeatSkd StreetPboa.30S Coluabaa: Th Oicna Miiioerrl Store. 41 Weal Street Phone. Harlem 614 or from Bembera oi the C.lt.

dec 78 4t a ti)wsRie row ybu on tmc qiare entertainment rxtrra4Inry A ID-WINTER CARNIVAL The Prince Hall Building Assochtion presents en All-Star Personel in a "Kollosal Kaleidiscope Variety" AT MANH TAN CASINO ISStrt St. BtH N. Y. Thursday Evening, January 1912. Musk bv New Amsterdam Band and Orchestra.

J. R. Buf rough, leader Concert at 6.45 sharp. Continuous Dance Mssk from I to Dawn OKMKRAL ADMISSION SO CSMT. Private Box-a seati.is 8 Ptrjorn.

inrludiof Adaiisaion. J5.00. Keaerred Sections seatinc 6, iecltcdins Admission. Kearrred SeatSj iaclndiaa itdmiasion. 75 Cents.

iectSTt NOTICE For Information concerning space In Ihe Frogs' elaborate Art Souvenir Program, address Corker ft Refers, 40 W. 136th St. Phone Harlem 1023 Wanted: A bright boy aboat 14 or IS years old. dec I44t ivwMWeeweiwwVMMv GRAND OPEIIIIIG Of Uie beauUfid DUTCH DIKING ROOM of V.r. and Mrs.

Grim i January 1st; 1912. Here wtl feitood music. SokvwL'S ihta away. Cone and bra a rood tzt ea Kmr.YCt.VS IVt uH it ta itn cs I I.J mil NOrV AfCA.tNG WITH MV FRIEND DIXIE At Columbia Thealre, Newark, NJ. 25c.

EVENING 35c 114 116 West 53d Sr. New Amsterdam Music end Thuisday NigWsIQ ng jBiuwr nucmw-B, ore a a Rill. Are Commil ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL or THB A fcl mnr.F Of tits, Hs. 45. B.

P. 0. At MANHATTAN CASINO. i55ihSU5i HWhfAvo. FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5.

1912 ur. iw. Chairman Dr. A. Kellogg.

Clarence N. 50 CENTS it Amttetdam Kews. 17 W. It5th ttreet and r. Cooper SO: Cents ICTiCE TO FEBFfMSS When In 'R-tiilnotss, jv step at 'AUNT, JANPSH TtrictJ Roua.

Gooi Hotf KMomum. utteiisr Wftcttn to pmogn ea otnf. ectyr, wa ilstiis la hfman kto Tee il Sss StamJ The play keuta beautifaL Leased by AirzHlzw j. Tboma-s WainMg-tea. D.Ci only pVel its kind in ttt arid.

Refiaed VaadatrUle and ss lef ed Photoplays, lastrscrrrs, en-tv'Jfsiaing and, iod acres of I see Adiresi Vzi: I ct. IS ft 7A St l-: II.