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music is written in Mr. Herbert's -best
style. "
The capable supporting company
consists of William Pruette, Walter
Percival, Claude "'Giilingwater, ' Leo
Mars, George Schraeder, Howard
Chambers, R. W. Hunt, Josephine Bart
lett, Edna Fassett, Blanche Morrison,
Louise le Baron, Miss La Mora, Ada
Meade and Bertha Holly.
"The Gingerbread Man."
"The Gingerbread Man," which open
ed at the Liberty theater, exhibits the
workmanship of the late Frederic Ran
ken and A. Baldwin Sloane. An en-
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spondent. N avalanche of new plays has
poured down upon New Tork,
' i and, pleasant to state, several
i . of them are excellent in qual
ity and rendition. Of the successes,
"AHee-SH-by-the-Fire," at the Criter
ion, and "Mile. Modiste," at the Knick
erbocker, are the most important.
"Alice-Sit-by-the-Fire" is by J. M.
Barrie, and in It Ethel Barrymore wins
new laurels, for she appears to advan
tage in the most difficult role she has
ever essayed. Preceding "Aliee-Sit-by-t
he-Fire" is another Barrie play, in
one act, entitled "Pantaloon," In which
Lionel Barrymore has the principle
!'. John Barrymore plays in both
pieces and does the best work of his
short stage career. When John Barry
more appeared with Willie Collier in
"The Dictator" I thought that his suc
cess was due more to the playwright
than to the player, but I take it all
back. The latest member of the Barry
more family to win commendation has
genuine talent. He is not a second
Lionel just yet, but he has all the
symptoms.
Ethel Barrymore's Role.
In "Alice-Sit-by-the-Fire" Ethel
Barrymore plays the role of a middle
f)ged woman, mother of a child of about
sixteen years, a marked contrast to the
comparatively youthful parts in which
ehe has been seen heretofore. The play
is typically Barriesque. It shows the
brilliant Scotchman in one of his hap
piest and most whimsical moods. Just
as his "Little Mary" may be said to
have set forth the philosophy of indi
gestion, so "Alice-Sit-by-the-Fire" il
lustrates the philosophy of modern
matrimony. But "Alice-Sit-by-the-Flre"
is a big success, while "Little
Mary" wras sadly lacking.
There is but one fault to be found
with "Alice-Sit-by-the-Fire." That is
its divergence at times from logical se
quence in the development of the
Ftory. This defect, however, is lost
tM&ht of in the delicious comedy of the
drama and the delightful acting of Miss
Barrymore and of her supporting com
pany. Beatrice Agnew, as the daugh
ter, scores an individual hit of unusual
proportions. She jumped into fame in
a night.
"Pantaloon."
"Pantaloon" is described by Mr. Bar
rie as "a plea for an ancient family."
tertaining holiday flavor pervades the
piece, which is described as a "fanciful
fairyesque."
A host of childhood favorites make up
the list of characters. Mr. and Mrs.
Santa Claus, Jack Horner, Marjory Daw
and Simple Simon, assisted by other
Mother Goose favorites combine to
assist in making the evening pass
pleasantly. ,
"The Gingerbread Man" is a fantas
tic conception, who, although rightfully
proprietor of a kingdom, has been
"metamorphosed" into a dough man,
through the machinations of that
dreadful spirit of darkness, Machevave
lius. Mazie Bon Bon and Jack Hor
ner, fond lovers, also feel the. evil one's
displeasure; but, through the aid of
Mrs. Santa Claus, they finally manage
to marry in the nearby country "of King
Bunn and King Sugar Plum.
Helen Bertram, Almyra Forrest and
Eddie Redway (the Gingerbread Man)
win the approval of their audiences.
"The Babes and the Baron."
"The Babes and the Baron," at the
Lyric theater, Is absolutely the most
brazen combination of "steals" that has
ever confronted metropolitan theater
goers. Eliminate the clever work of
Fred Walton in a pantomimic role,' as
The Toy Soldier, and a mess of pur
loined dramatic pottage remains that
would entitle its progenitors to charter
membership in the Amalgamated So
ciety For the Protection of Hardened
Stage Kleptomaniacs.
In order to better express the extent
Lionel Barrymore gives a character
sketch of an old man that evidences
the advanced artistry of this young
actor. In every important role he has
pictured, that of the Italian organ
grinder in "The Mummy and the Hum
ming Bird:" Kid Garvey, the pugilist,
in "The Other Girl," and Pantaloon, in
"Pantaloon," he has received, and de
servedly, too, the unanimous approval
of American critics.
"Mile. Modiste."
Fritzi Scheff has contracted the suc
cess habit. In "Mile. Modiste," at the
Knickerbocker theater, she appears, "in
three acts and seven gowns," with
the fascinating vivacity and captivating
expressiveness that have become asso
ciated with this genuine prima donna.
Miss Scheff's voice and acting, Victor
Herbert's tuneful music and Henry
Blossom's libretto combine to provide
three hours of enjoyable entertainment.
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Fifi a Fanciful Role.
The role of Fifi, a millinery attache,
provides Miss Scheff with a rollicking,
fanciful role that fits perfectly her
nervously energetic personality. Thai
is one prime reason why the drama is
a success.
Pretty girls a-plcnty adorn the vari
ous scenes, and the costumes and stage
settings are elaborate in design and in
execution, and withal harmonious. The
of the wholesale appropriation of well
known features I annex a schedule as
follows: -
Exhibit A. The plot of "The Babes
and the Baron" is a direct imitation of
that of "Babes In Toyland." A guar- j
dian conspires to rid the world of two
wards, a boy and a girl, in order to se
cure their fortunes.
Exhibit B. The wooden Hoy "busi
ness" of "Babes In Toyland" is directly
imitated. . I
Exhibit C A horse, entitled "The!
Laughing Steed." is a duplicate of the
horse named Rollo in "Wonderland,"
recently at the Majestic theater, only
Rollo is a great deal more amusing.
Exhibit D. The best song in the
piece Is "I "Would Like to Be Your
Pal." Both words and music are an
amazing imitation of the delightful
song "I Would Like to Marry You," in
"The Earl and the Girl" at the Casino.
Exhibit E. An automobile scene is
given in which the dialogue, etc.. is
strongly suggestive of an act seen in
vaudeville and not unlike the burlesque
auto scene in "The Earl and the Girl."
' That is sufficient evidence. I trust.
"The Babes and the Baron" is deadly
dull. It is the worst blow at the happi
ness of this fair land of ours since the
fateful day when Billy Patterson was
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WHAT FOREIGN CRITICS SAY OF
VIOLINIST SPALDING.
Albert Spalding, the young American
violinist who is meeting with phenom
enal success on the continent, was in
vited to take part in a gala perform
ance in Paris recently for the benefit
of the Dramatic Artists' association.
This entertainment was organized by
Coquelin, and the leading artists in
Europe participated, Mme. Adelina
Patti going from London specially for
this concert, which was held at the
Chatelet theater in Paris. The follow
ing is a clipping from one of the Paris
papers:
"Finally two compositions of Bach
and Sarasate for the violin, played by
Mr. Spalding. This young artist should
be noted in passing. As yet he is but
little known, but he certainly will be
ere long. His virtuosity is of a pleas
ing standard and technique; his play
ing is sure and bold; he shows plenty
of taste and intelligence in his art. Mr.
Spalding, although very young, is al
ready most talented; he promises well
and will certainly fulfill what he prom
ises." Another critic said:
"The brilliant debut made last year in
Paris by the American violinist, Al
bert Spalding, will be within the recol
lection of all.
"The young artist has again been
heard at the concert of .he Dramatic
Artists' association, organized so ener
getically by Coquelin, and at which
Mme. Patti gave the assistance of her
talent and reputation. Albert Spald
ing was enthusiastically received by
the public. His remarkable talent
FRITZI SCHEFF IN "MLLE. MODISTE'
brought him four recalls. His classical
ly pure playing, noble in its simplicity,
was wonderful in the Aria' by Bach,
which he interpreted with a remarkable
correctness of expression. In Sara
sate's 'Zigeunerweisen,' in which hi
was equally well applauded, he elicited
admiration of qualities of quite a dif
ferent order; alternately cleverly "pic
turesque, melancholy or tender, his boiv
expressed in a delightful manner tha
vibrating poetry of the pretty fantasia
by Sarasate.
"Similar success awaits him in Lon
don, Berlin, Vienna, Nice and Florence,
where he is to give a series of concerts."
HENSHAW "PROMOTED."
John E. Henshaw, who has been
playing the principal role in "The Sho
Gun," the George Ade-Gustav Luders
musical opera, has been "promoted" by
his manager. Mr. Henshaw is now be
ing strongly featured in all the adver
tising matter, and he comes very near
being a star in every sense of the word.
EDNA MAY.
Edna May has concluded her Ion
and prosperous Xew York engagement
in "The Catch of the Season" and is on
a tour of the big cities. She sails for
London on March 6, to appear there in a
new musical play.
Clyde Fitch's extremes of subject for
dramatic treatment are shown in "Cous
in Billy" and "The Woman In the Case."
The Busy Pugilistic Career of
"Philadelphia Jack" O'Brien
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Master Crewe, Noted Show Dog.
Ban Johnson's Latest Bit of Strategy
(.HILAUELPHIA JACK '
; aaeJ O'BRIEN is the most sought
after member of the pugi
""" listic profession just now.
All the heavies and middleweights have
thrown down their gauntlets and an
nounced their anxiety to meet the new
champion, for O'Brien must now be
considered the champion middleweight
of America.
While O'Brien's victory over Fitz
eimmons was by no means a notable
one, the showing made by the crafty
Philadelphia was such as to raise him
a few pegs in the estimation of ring
critics.
Ryan Is In Line.
Tommy Ryan's claims for a fight
With O'Brien are admitted by all to be
worthy of recognition. Ryan is almost
as much of an old timer as Fitzslm
mons, but he is a more clever boxer
than the one time conqueror of Jim
Corbett. As a matter of fact, Jim Cor
bett, Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy
were the cleverest boxers that ever
appeared in a squared circle. Fitz
eimmons and Jeffries were their su
periors as fighters that is, as stiff
(unchers and as rugged endurers of
punishment. Fighting is not always
boxing, just as boxing is not always
fighting.
Marvin Hart.
Marvin Hart is another aspirant for
a match with O'Brien. Hart is much
heavier than O'Brien, and Tommy
Ryan is considerably lighter. As a
matter of fact, O'Brien would have
difficulty in getting down to the weight
Ryan stipulates, 154 pounds ring side.
O'Brien might make the weight if
Ryan's terms provided for weighing in
at 3 o'clock, or even at 6 o'clock, but
154 pounds ring side for a fighter who
is really a 165 pounder , is a different
proposition. "
O'Brien's Career.
O'Brien, whose right name is Joseph
F. Hagen, was born Jan. 17, 1S78, in
Philadelphia. He is 5 feet 10 inches
in height, and he has fought and won
more battles than any ether middle
weight now in the ring. Nearly all of
his battles, however, have been with
second rate men, which fact accounts
for his long list of victories.
O'Brien first came into public notice
in 1898, when he defeated George Rus
sell in six rounds and went to draws
with Isador Strauss and Bobby Dobbs.
In 1901 he went to England and de-
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feated a score of men, including George
Crisp, who at that time was heavy
weight champion of Britain. ' "
In 1902 he won from Yank Kenny,
Billy Stiff, Joe Choynski and Jack
Beauscholte md on fouls from Jack
Bonner and Charles McKeever. '
In 1903 he defeated, among others, Al
ited by lovers of canines whose oppor
tunities of becoming acquainted with
Black Corded poodles are limited owing
to the great scarcity of the breed.
Miss Lawrence has two of these
poodles, Master Crewe and Indiana, but
her especial pride is the former, which
comes of the most noted blood in Eu-
STER CREWE,
FAMOUS PRIZE WINNING BLACK CORDED
POODLE.
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premier honors. In all, he has won
twenty-four prizes twenty-one firsts,
two seconds and one third. '
Master Crewe's father was Plon
Plon, a famous Russian poodle, and his
mother was Alva, well known in Aus
tria and Franco. Like most poodles,
he is very intelligent and is a trick
performer of considerable ability.
The glory of Master Crewe lies in the
cords which hang from his shoulders
and back to the length of twenty-four
inches. This is almost the greatest
length on record in the L'nited States,
and the cords are thick, strong and dis
tinctly separate, as they should be ac
cording to the requirements of the
standard. He is a lovable, companion
able dog and at the same time main
tains a dignified bearing, seemingly in
dicating a feeling that he is a very im
portant member of the community and
that he should be treated with consid
eration befitting his station in the
world of dog affairs.
Poodles have long been favorites with
English and French folk. There is no
doubt that poodles originally were the
"water dogs" of France, in which coun
try they were not only used for re
trieving wounded water fowl, but for
swimming contests as well, when the
hind parts were shaven or clipped, so
that the legs would have more freedom
in action.
Lave Cross.
The Philadelphia Athletics have let
Captain Lave Cross go, and the great
field marshal and third baseman will
endeavor to make the Washington club
of the American league a real factor in
diamond affairs. The fine Italian hand
of President Ban Johnson is seen in
this deal. President Ban has a wise
policy of strengthening weak teams at
the expense of stronger ones, thus
making American pennant races close
and consequently more attractive and
more profitable. Too bad the National
league has not a president of the John
son caliber! A comparison between
Johnson and Pulliam would be too
funny, even for vaudeville.
AV. FEXTOX BRAYDE.
HOW DAVE WAR FIELD
FOOLED A MANAGER,
CALVIN DEMAREST, NEW CHICAGO BILLIARD WONDER.
Calvin Demarest is the latest billiard sensation. He is a native of Chicago,
the breeding place of famous carom experts, and he. will represent the Chicago
Athletic association in the coming national championship tourney a month
hence.
C. Fred Conklin, a stereotyper, who last year won the national champion
ship, is also a member of the Chicago Athletic association..
Weinig (twice), Jim Jeffords, Mike
Schreck and Jack Sullivan.
The draws and - no decision bouts
O'Brien has fought from 1896 to the i
present date are so numerous as to
make the recording of them a useless
task. - " " -
A Noted Poodle Prize Winner.
Admirers of dogs of high quality
agree that there is no more aristocratic
canine in existence than the poodle,
which shares with the Italian grey
hound the distinction of being termed
"the aristocrat," in spite of the claims
of certain of the various breeds of the
"toy" dogs.
The different breeds of poodles are
known as Black Corded, Black Curly
Coated and the Red (or Brown) and
White, and one of the finest specimens
in the country of the first named
branch of this extremely interesting
and vaFtiable family is owned by Miss
Ruth Lawrence, whose home in Lex
ington avenue. New York, is often vis-
rope and which has been exhibited with
striking success in more than a score
of shows. '
She has now withdrawn Master
Crewe from active competition on the
bench, and he is enjoying life as a
gentleman of leisure, surrounded by an
imposing array of medals and cups,
trophies of his prowess in many a hard
fought victory.
Kellie V. Nichols tells this story
about David Warfield:
"Warfleld applied for a job at Fisch
er's vaudeville agency while he was
home in San Francisco last summer on
vacation. He was walking down the
Rialto with Archie Levy, the vaudeville
agent, talking about the old Frisco days
when he was hissed off the stage at his
first appearance. Warfield was won
dering what his chances for an engage
ment in a cheap place would be today
and just for a lark Levy suggested a
tryout at Fischer's. Warfield was
game. They entered the Fischer office
and Levy introduced him to one of the
managers. He had never seen War
field, and he fell easily.
"'What kind of a turn?' says the
manager.
" 'Jew,' says Warfield.
" 'Lemme see it.'
"They went down into the theater
and Warfield stood on the bare stage
and gave fifteen minutes of Hebrew
monologue as only he can give it. The
manager thought It was pretty good.
" "How much salary?'
"'How much will you pay?' says
Warfield.
" "How much will you take?"
"'Nothing less than thirty a week.'
" 'I'll give you eight weeks at twenty
five.' " 'Done.' says "Warfield.
"And they came up here and signed
the contracts. .Warfield is going to
have his framed. Levy said to the
manager, 'Ain't you going to buy a
drink on this?' and they went to th?
bar and the manager threw down 50
cents and asked what they were going
to have.
" 'Oh. let's have a bottle of wine,
says Warfield, pulling out a roll of bills
as big as a trunk.
"The manager's eyes got kind of sick,
and Levy says to him: 'I forgot to tell
Master Crewe's Record.
Master Crewe has a record which, if
he can realize its import, should cause
him to be highly satisfied with him
self in fact, almost conceited. He has
never been exhibited without w inning
a prize, and his carerr in this direction '
has not been by, any means restricted!
to any one locality, for he has appeared '
before judges in many different cities, j
He is a w ell known winner at West- !
minster Kennel club (New York) j
shows, and at Bar Harbor, Me., where j
the Lawrences have their summer I
home, he has never failed to capture
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ROSE LA H ARTE, HIPPODROME
STAR.
One of the many pleasing features of
the performance of "A Society Circus"
at the New York Hippodrome is the
artistic work of Rose La Harte in the
leading role of Lady Volumnia. Miss
La Harte sings charmingly and lends
many delightful touches to the scenes
in which she appears.
you, this is DAVID Warfield, Dave
Bclasco's star."
"The manager smiled, still sicklike,
and says, 'Oh, yes, I knew it ail the
time.' "
DOESN'T WANT TO BE A STAR.
"I suppose I am the only girl on tha
stage who doesn't want to be a star."
So spoke Miss Aimee Angeles, trip
ping down from her dressing room at
the Majestic theater reccntlj-, followed
by her maid bearing an armload of gar
ments for the quick changes Miss An
geles was soon to make garment!
Scotch, garments Italian, garments In
dian, garments nautical, in which she
gives characteristic dances with Sam
Chip, the diminutive comedian of
"Wonderland."
"Truly," she went on, in reply to an
incredulous smile. "I just want to go
on dancing and being happy. Oh, yes,
I'm always happy! Born that way, I
suppose. Yes, I was born to the stage.
My father was Alexander Zanfretta, the
clown in the Hanlon Brothers' 'Fan
tasma.' Most people couldn't pro
nounce the name, and when thej- took
to calling me "Little Clamfritters" I
put up a childish rebellion. Then it
was to look for a name. I wanted t-
be called Mecca. It was a name tha
sounded good, and I'd heard stories of
the pilgrims journeying to the mystic
place of prayer. But my father did not
like that, and we compromised on An-,
geles. No, it wasn't on account of any
thing angelic in me, but because I had
a good time in Los Angeles. What's in
a name anyway?"
"THE STUDENT KING."
Henry W. Savage, whr ha:! been.. in
Hot Springs, Va.. has- tin-m-d to New
York. Mr. Savage -and Reginald Da
Koven arranged preliminary details for
Mr. D Koven's new opera, "The Stu
dent King," to be produced next year.