New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
VARIETIES, ROOFS, PARKS
Amusement Emporiums Offer
Omar Khayyam Delights.

some look upon the summer as almost
gone and others have a shrewd suspicion
that II has hardly more than begun, but
however that may be. those varied local
tiles whose aim II ie to amuee the pop
ulstion Of this greatest summer tesort
In the country during the heated period
are swinging along as II the summer were
always in the air. Each Of them has sp-
parently no thought beyond the moment
and their avowed purpose is 10 deprive
all their followers OF every other thought.
On a hot day such an Omar Khayyam
mode of life Is a thing more 10 be desired
than gold. Who can say that the estab-
liai ments which provide IL have not their
proper place In the tangled web OF exist
ence?
Glen island.
As the summer progresses Glen Island
popuis r1ty continues undiminished. Boast
Ing Of tie longest sail UP tho Sound, the
resort is attracting record breaking
crowds In spits Of the cool weather OF
the last week tho Island WAS thronged
with ytsitors daily and q steady process
sion Of automobiles gave the place the
appearance Of an amusement centre, en-
ioyins the ripest popularity.
The Grand Casino Restaurant, now
firmly established as the home Of clam
oakes and shore dinners" liz Offering It's
patrons an orchestra composed Of famous
musicians. Its daily concerts are becom-
ms q feature.
The landscape effect Of the Glen Island
r.. lu-e
force Of gardeners has been employed 20
reconstruct the floral decorations and the
sceue now Is such as TO make tho ioral dis
plsy IN tho park an attraction in itself.
The novel shows given In the quaint castle
IN Little Germany are a source OF never
failing appreciation from pleasure seekers,
while Beach Lawn, dip-the-dip. tho mu-
scum, pony track, bathing pavilion. the
dancing pavilion. carousel and the circle
swing form n series OF attractions that
include every variety Of enjoyment.
hamu,srstsin's Roof and Victoria.
For tho coming week Hammerstein' s
Roof Garden and Victoria Theatre offers
what promises 70 be the banner bill Of
the midsummer season. There were 50
many high class features scheduled that
Mr.. Hanmerstein. for the first time this
summer had difficulty in satisfying all
the stars In regard 10 the order OF their
appearance.
For tho nrst time In vaudeville, for one
week only, at a salary OF 5000 the kline
raacolor pictures will present IN condensed
form Tho Durbar." reproducing scenes
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George ard Queen Mary. These pictures
cost $50, 900 TO produce, and II is the first
time they have been shown at this price
OF admission.
Houdlni. the worlds greatest handcuff
king and prison breaker, has been re-
tanned another week He not only con-
tinues TO present his regular mysteries.
but Is able to change his wonderful es-
capes each week, so that the audience
rarely tires Of his part OF the programme.
Owing 70 the great interest centred In
Don, the talking dog. he has also been
re-engaged for another week. AS Don is
10 return TO Europe Immediately after
his present engagement, Mr.. Hammer
stein suggests that all who wish 10 avail
themselves OF tho opportunity of hearing
Don speak do so at tho earliest possible
moment. Don expects 70 say Roosevelt,
Taft, Wilson. He Ia now practising OF
these jawbreakers.
Other features on the bill include
Tempest and Sunshine, generally conceded
10 be- tho best act OF It's kind In vaude-
Vile; Minerva Coverdale ana George
white. a combination OF two clever peo-
pie; Charlie Ahearn's cycling comedians;
the Old Homestead double quartet, late
Of Denrnan Thompson's "Old Homestead
company. and Van Hoven, In q comedy
feature sure to please. Maxine and Bobby.
Crsators's Band Of eighteen skilled mu-
sicians, the Three Howards, orindeI and
Henry and the Revolving Collins round
out the seasons prize bill. Grace Helane.
In tho ice skating scene, wears q beautiful