New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
At THE VARIETIES
New Offerings at Winter Garden
-Briuht Bills in Vaudeville.

4 double headline bill. surrounded by
ats Of first calibre. is the Offering at the
Alhambra Theatre for the coming week,
where Florence Nash. Joseph Jefferson, jr.,
!, and company, in the satirical sketch IN
Z 1899" and the Arthur Hopkins players, In
J, the burlesque melodrama, More Sinned
AGAINST Than Usual" share the top line
!. honors. Both acts. designed for laughing
= purposes only and admirably succeeding in
their mission, travesty conditions familiar
to all theatregoers. but they are so entirely
different in theme and treatment that they
do not conflict. W. G. Fields, the jugglin2
comedian. whose originality and skill have
made him one OF the most welcome feat
ures in vaudeville. IS an important enter
tainer on this bill. Wilbur Mack and
Nella Walker will contribute their charm
and talents TO the entertainment in u
sprightly singing and dancing diversion
called THE Dollar Bill" and Trovato. the
sensational violinist, Is an important ac-
QUESTION 10 the programme. Among others
are the Gordon brothers. athletes, and their
famous boxing kangaroo, Bob; Gordon and
Marx in a novel speciality, and the Three
Ernests. The usual Sunday concerts in the
afternoon and evening.
At the Colonial Theatre this week Wilton
Lackaye and his clever little company will
be the headline feature in a powerful dra-
matte sketch by Hall McAllister called
Quits" Possessing that essential which
In the vernacular of the day is called the
dramatic punch. quits" has proved one
Of the most interesting paylets of the sea
son. and Is admirably acted by Mr..
!. Lackaye, who is provided with a role Mt
ting his capabilities Another headline on
this bill is Lillian Shaw, the character
comedienne, who has of recent years come
TO enjoy great popularity with vaudeville
audiences Miss Shaw has a repertory If
new songs 10 render on this occasion, with
appropriate costume changes. A musical
Offering, The Courtiers," y. a. Rolfe's
newest act. promises 10 be one of the most
entertaining numbers. Among others are
Mack and Orth, the comedians and singers
{. who have just returned from tour of
Western triumphs: Edmund Hayes and
4 company in a laughable farce. THE Piano
Lover; Roehm's Athletic Girls, in a physi-
4. cal culture novelty; the Cadets des Gas
eogne, in their pleasing speciality; Clark
and Bergman, in q dainty offering, and
the Ioleen Sisters. The usual Sunday con-
0rts in the afternoon and evening.
"The Golden Crook" combination Of eX-
travaganza and burlesque, will be produced
al the Columbia Theatre this week In
addition to a long cast OF comedians ana
yocalists headed by Billy Arlington
large corps de ballet is announced with
Mons Ferrari and Mile. Natilie as the
pgemiers. Carrie Thomas, Eleansir Coch-
= ran and lack Strouse are among the well
known buriesque performers in the COM
b PAM and the incidental vaudeville Dill IN
eludes Johnston and Buckley and the Big
City -Four. with Billy Armstrong In MS
popular tramp speciality
King Frederick VIII is shown lying IN
state at the Eden Musee in the crypt
This. in addition TO the World In Wax
hourly cinematograph and band concerts
forms the weeks special offering.
It is genuine first time" bill that Is OIL
Tered at r. +. Proctor's Fifth Avenue inca
ire for this week. a combination OF nome
PRODUCTS and recent importations all mar
ing their first metropolitan appearance ne
stars OF the programme viii be IDA brooNS
Hunt, original prima donna OF the 'Choco-
iste Soldier" and Cheridah SIMPSON star
Of 1.-THE Red Feather" The Misses HUM
and Simpson will present novel oHerihb
Of songs made famous by them Everybody
win remember Taylor Holmes, star OF the
Successful farce, THE Million, Mr.. Holmes
VIII offer some original stories, varying Ills
work with few character approximations
Arthur Hopkins presents. by special ar
rangement with Harrison Grey Eiske, Gilda
'aresi and her company Of players In
one-act dramatic Offering. entitled Little
italy." Robbie Gordone will appear In
series OF classic reproductions of famous
statues that are considered the most arts
nc and most lfelike studies ever presented.
= comedy feature will be Scarf Allen *
70. IN a skit called "The General Sales
nan All lovers of good music will APP
4 greciate the dainty musical offering of Jane
hoynton and Mary Myers who have been
seen Ia all the Western cities In their novel
Musical number, entitled 1.-THE Piano Girl
sAd Her Violinst" Hylda Hollis and
@refully selected company will offer a SEN
stional one-act dramatic farce, entitled
Three Fine Citizens" After finishing
VI months engagement at the Palace In
,onoon the Aeroplane Girls will inaugurate
.ner American tour in remarkable aerial
'sats, Bob Matthews and Al Alshayne will
,her their humorous skit. called "A China
VNn Fantasy" The Western duo of attn
sss Barrow and Milo. will conclude the
NIiorInance with gymnastic exhibition.
Hammerstein's next week each and
very act Win be distinct feature In it's
'"n sphere. Heading the bill will be