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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
BIG HOLIDAY PROGRAM
FOR WASHINGTON THEATRE

A holiday vaudeville program, COM
prising six carefully selected acts
will reign supreme throughout the
entire next week at the Washington
Theatre. THE Last Minute or
Earth" a miniature drama, with
Rosenner Hillman in the leading role
Will be the feature. The theme OF
this playlet is woven about the life Of
a circus rider, and abounds in in
tensely dramatic situations.
Others on the program will be
clever. vocalists known as the Three
Troubadors; Riley and Morgan
comedy artists; Westau and Keith.
veteran entertainer of the old-fash-
Toned kind: Katie Rooney, in comedy,
songs and character changes; Coy De
Tricky, monologuist, whose original
stories and humorous method in tell
ing them have made him widely
popular.
Beginning Thursday matinee. the
complete vaudeville bill will be
changed, the headliner in the pro-
gram being Miss Grace DeMar. of
opera fame. A first run of the latest
photo plays will be shown and SUBJ
jects changed daily.
For the accommodation OF amuse-
management will give four perform
ances, the first performance begin
ming at p. m.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
CHERRY IN "PAssERs-BY"

Charles Cherry, who has long been
regarded as being one of the best
leading men on the stage in this
country, has been advanced to stellar
honors by Charles Frohman and is
being presented this season in the
big c. Haddon Chambers success,
''Passers-By," a play which ran for
nearly a year in London and for
four months last season in New
York. It is easy to find why Pass
ers-By' has caught the fancy of
the theatre-goers on both sides of
the Atlantic. In the first place it Is
generally regarded as being distinct
ly human, telling story of absorb
ing interest, and in the second Mr..
Chambers is said to have drawn his
types especially well, and to have
most skilfully blended his pathos
with wholesome humor, for laughter
and tears go hand in hand for the
four acts.
In the supporting company are the
names OF Charlotte Ives, Alma Bel
win, Annie Esmonde, Frank Wester-
ton. "A. G. Andrews and Lewis Ed
garde. Charles Frohman presents
Charles Cherry in "Passers-B By at
the Newark Theatre New Years
week. There will be the usual mat
inees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
MIGHT BEFORE XMAS"
AT THE JACOBS THEATRE

The Night Before Christmas will
be the offering at Jacobs's Theatre
Christmas week, December 23. It is
known as one of the most popular
attractions. With an excellent COM
pany and an elaborate scenic envir-
onment, 1t is complete in every par
ticular, and in spite of the fact that
1t has been seen by thousands of
people 1t is always a welcome visitor.
The story of the play is of partic-
ular interest. 1t ends in the usual
way, after justice receives its reward,
Is true to life and delightfully."- re-
freshing, 1t tells of the dissolute son
Of Judge John Phillips. Sent to the
country village to cure himself of the
drink habit, the young man falls in
love with the village dressmaker,
Marian Williams. His right to pay
attention to the girl is disputed by
the village bully, Bud Means, who
has previously taken from her homo
the wife of another man and has by
his abuse killed her
Means and Young Phillips become
engaged In a quarrel and have q
fight at the country church. In which
Means is worsted. AS he revives
from his thrashing he is discovered
by Joe Miller. the husband of the
woman Means has killed. In the
fight which follows Means is killed,
and young Phillips, in coming out of
the church with his sweetheart. seer
the body.
Believing he has killed Means,
Phillips accuses himself OF the muir
der and is brought to trial before
his father, who happens to be judge
Of the district. After a. spirited trial
the prisoner is sentenced to death.
Later Judge Phillips is elected gov-
ernor of the State, and the pardon of
his son comes up to him. In spite
Of the pleading of friends and the ar
gument of counsel, the father deter
mines to do his duty, but at the last
moment the boys life is saved by the
confession of Miller.
Matinees every day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
WIDOW BY PROXY
AT THE NEWARK
Butterfly on the Wheel" to Be
Shubert's Xmas Week
Offering.
BIG PROCTOR BILL; "OLD
HEIDELBERG" AT ORPHEUM
Gayety, Miners, Washington,
Jacobs and Other Theatres
Promise Great Programs.


Every variety of actress has been
presented to the public Of these
United States by ambitious man.
ayers anxious to excite a
public curiosity in. their stars.
Theatre-goers have been in
vited to meet the prettiest actress,
the wittiest actress, the highest-so-
ciety actress, the greatest French
actress, the most English actress
(ever born In New York;, the most
emotional actress-in fact, actresses
of all conditions and degrees.
Only one kind of actress remained
to be discovered, so-beholdi the
most American actress ON the stage.
Name: May Irwin, fair, fat and forty,
and the funniest comedienne who has
ever made theatre rock with laugh
ter.
Ir this Gay WI en- most home grown
player folk are so English in their
conversation that even Johnny Brit
ishers can't understand them, it is a
relief to settle down for an evening
of good United States laughs with a
lady who has grown plump on her
good humor.
For Christmas week May Irwin
brings her new farce comedy,
Widow by Proxy to the Newark
Theatre, beginning next Monday, and,
on her own authority, it is the fun
niest play she has had since Mrs.
Black Is Back"
For an evening of unremitting
mirth there is no surer prescription
than to see May Irwin--the most
American actress on the stage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
MWZRK

gagement of the production the stern
metropolitan critics united as one
man In proclaiming the presentation
to be the most notable Shakespearian
revival of modern times.s
The seven massive settings we're de-
signed by the late Sir Alma Tadema,
the greatest authority upon Roman
painting that the modern world has
produced, and executed in the Lon
don atelier of Joseph Harker, who
painted the world-renowned "Kis-
met" scenery. Thus the earnest play
goer is assured beyond quibble that
the stage accoutrements are not only
wildly luxurious, but archaeology
cally correct, even to the minutest
detail. In order to emphasize the
Oriental influences that were mani
testing themselves in Roman street
life at the time of Caesar, Mr.. Faver-
sham has engaged groups of dancing
girls, tumblers and jugglers to par
ticipate in the Feast of Lupercal
scene.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
FAvERsHAM COMING

Far and away the most important
dramatic offering in many seasons
will come to the Shubert Theatre The
week of December 80, with matinees
on New Years Day and Saturday
when William Faversham will pre-
sent his spectacular production OF
Julius Caesar" with an all-star
cast including Mr.. Faversham. Ty-
rome Power Frank keenan,, Fuller
Mellish, Miss Julie Opp and SUI
perlor company OF 200 persons, among
whom may be mentioned Miss Jane
Wheatley, Arthur Elliot. Berton
Churchill, Lionel Belmore and Ken
meth Hunter Not since the days OF
Booth, Barrett and Davenport has
there been gathered in any one per-
manent organization such remark
able array OF histriopic ability as Mr..
Faversham has assembled, and dur
Ing the triumphant New York en-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
NEWARK HIPPoDRoME
OPENS AT NOON TODAY

Harry L. Cort announces that the
Newark Hippodrome. opposite the
City Hall, opened today at noon as
an amusement centre for patrons of
first-run photo-plays.
The feature picture viii be LA
Tosca," with Nine. Sarah Bernhardt
in the title role, This is the picture
that was procured at such great ex+
pense some months ago by the Kino-
graph Company of America, import
ers of exclusive feature films, and
which will be shown for the first time
in Newark at the Hippodrome today
and will be retained as principal fea-
ture throughout next week.
la Tosca' has been the divine
Sarah's favorite character for many
years and the picture will display the
wonderful tragedienne's great art OF
acting almost life-lilke.
Mr.. Cort has also arranged with
the independent Film Company for
a supply each day Of first-run films.
thus giving to his patrons q COM
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
SANTA TO BRING BUNDLE
OF WINNERS TO PRocToR'S

The Yuletide season will be ef-
fectively reflected in the bill arranged
for presentation at Proctor's Park
Place Theatre during the coming
week, when veritable cornucopia OF
novelties will make up the entertain
ing scheme Santa Claus will unpack
his bundle of vaudeville surprises on
the stage of the local home of vaude-
vile at the matinee performance
Monday, when ten big feature acts
Will be placed on view
Remember Ed Wynn? He's the
chap with the funny hat, and he if
going to be a conspicuous factor In
the Christmas offerings. His hat is
Just as pliable as ever and his face
Is just as plastic, while his humor-
well, that never runs dry. Edmund
Russon. the quaint English comedian,
is still with them, and Ed would have
a peck of trouble finding better
side-kick in "Joy and Gloom"
Persons whose tastes run to musical
comedy will also have some choice
picking. ''The Telephone Girls" is
the title of their best bet. 1t Is minia-
ture musical comedy, and the only
thing about it that is miniature is
the time allotted for its enactment.
In all other respects 1t compares with
the best of present-day Broadway
productions. 1t has its beauty chorus
and its prina donna, and it is as
thoroughly equipped with tuneful
melodies as the most successful of
Its adult contemporaries, while the
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Diversity will be amply supplied in
the fun-making ingredients by that
clever cartoonist, Bert Levey Since
resigning his funny page in the met
ropolitan dailies this talented news
paper artist has taken to globe-tro
ting, and in his travels he has found
a wealth of new material for his facile
pen.
Others who will contribute to the
excellence of the bill are Hattie Tim
berg, the skilled violiniste; Bogert and
Nelson, in new farcical vehicle, "A
Day with the Minstrel Show" Burn
ham and Erwin, in a novel musical
Offering; Tom Kyle and Company, in
their latest antidote for the blues,
"a Doctored Widow" the Mario
Trio, a triple alliance of clever gym
nasts; Lowe and Devere, otherwise
known as "The Bell Hops with the
Restless Feet" and Savo, one of the
most adroit of present-day jugglers. :
The annual tour of Old Santa will
begin officially at the Lyric Theatre,
In Market street, Monday morning,
when he will begin to unload his
pack of vaudeville novelties at that
popular little playhouse at the after
breakfast performance His arrival
is scheduled for exactly Ii O'Clock,
and among the things he has prom
ised to bring are six of the best acts
that have ever been presented in the
small-time houses
Prominent among the offerings for
the first three days of the week will
be Hawthorne's Minstrels in a new
and up-to-date miniature musical
comedy.
During the latter half of the week,
beginning Thursday, headliner honors
will go to Morrisini's animals in one
Of the best acts of its kind ever
staged. The photo plays win serve
IN round out the bill
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21

is one of the shows that first in
gratiated the Payton players into
the hearts of the people Of this city
when they presented it at the New
ark Theatre shortly after coming to
town.
On that occasion the embodiment of
Kathie by Miss Mabel Brownell was
declared by the critics to be finer
than that of Miss Jessie Busley, then
playing at the New Theatre.
Clifford Stork as the handsome
Prince Karl effectively employed his
talents as a romantic actor, and all
the members of the cast distinguished
themselves. All are. therefore. thor
oughly familiar with the well-drawn
characters and noteworthy produc-
tion is assured. Scenic Artist Harry
Bennett has prepared special theatri-
cal canvases which truly picture
scenes about the Heidelberg Uni
versity. A trained quartet will lead
in the singing Of the college songs.
In developing the theme the author,
William Meyer Forester. shows that
true love levels all ranks in social
life. The hero, Prince Karl of Sach-
SEN Harrisburg. tires of court life and
rolay surroundings and longs for the
freedom of the world and the COM
panionship of the unfettered young
Of his own age. After persistent
pleas. his uncle, the king. consents to
the attendance of the prince at
Heidelberg University.
Here he efdears himself to the en-
tire student body by his manly de-
pertinent and good fellowship. BY
chance be meets Kathie Roeder,
daughter of an innkeeper. and the
friendship soon ripens into love
Karl's heirship to the throne is repre-
sented as an snsurmountable obstacle
to his hope of marrying Kathie.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
"OLD HEIDELBERG" FOR
oRPHEUM XMAS WEEK

Full of good cheer. song and joy
BUSINESS. no more appropriate play
for Christmas week could be selected
than "Old Heidelberg" which Will
be presented by the Corse Payton
Stock Company at the Orpheum The
atre next week. The romantic theme.
the fun of college life permeating its
development and its wholesomeness
combine to make it one of the most
charming comedies ever transferred
from the German to the American
stage. The singing of university
songs. including the famous "Old
Heidelberg" adds merriment to the
play.
AS evidence of the dramatic value
OF this comedy It may be recalled that
it was a stellar vehicle for the late
Richard Mansfield and proved to be
the best of the offerings at the New
Theatre, New York, season ago. II
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
"BUTTERFLY ON WHEEL"
TO FLUTTER AT SHUBERT's

The ChristmaS week attraction at
the Shubert Theatre commencing
Monday evening Will be the Messrs
Shubert and Lewis Waller production
of the dramatic success, "a Butter
fly on the Wheel" a. play that was
considered one of the most moving
and interesting of New York's dra.
matte offerings last season, and prior
to that ran for one year at the Gar
rick Theatre, London.
The piece was written by Francis
Nelson. a member of England's Par
lament, and Edward G. Hemmerde
a kings counselor, and the knowl-
edge of law possessed by these gentle
men undoubtedly accounts for the
convincing realism of the court scene
and thrilling divorce trial of the third
act, a scene to which it is said much
of the popularity of the play is due.
The story, in brief, concerns Peggy
the butterfly wife of busy and trust
ing George Admaston, who, though
vanity and her love for conquest, ac-
cepts the love of Roderick Colling-
wood, a friend of the family Though
intending no wrongdoing, she. though
innocent, becomes compromised, and
divorce proceedings follow,
When grilled on the witness stand
by her husbands counsel his merci-
less and adroit cross-questioning
makes 1t impossible for her to avoid
the appearance of guilt. In vain she
protests her innocence and AYERS her
love for her husband, though con-
Tossing the ardor of her admirers
suit and her enjoyment of the same,
In the end the poor butterfly, hys-
terical and weeping. and altogether
broken on the wheel of the law,
swoons in the witness box.
But the drama ends happily, and
1t has been termed by the critical,
realistic sympathetic and believable-
The cast, which is composed of the
principal artists of both the London
and the New York organizations,
comprises Winona Shannon. Amy
Elstob. Ellie Norwood, Charles Quar-
termaine, Evelyn Beerbohm, Richie
Ling, Lucia Moore and Noel Leslie
The engagement will include Christ
mas and Saturday matinee
On the holiday the matinee will
not commence until 2:3O; nor the eve
ming performance until $3.50.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21

plete new program daily, with the ex-
ception of the feature picture, which
will be changed weekly.
The Hippodrome has many special
features in its construction that will
be highly pleasing to its patrons. Care
has been displayed in the arrange
ment of accommodations for ladies
and children. Retiring rooms, tele-
phone booths and other comforts have
been installed. while every precaution
against accident, in compliance with
the city ordinances and Fire Com
missioners' demands have been met
and surpassed.
Here will be found one of the most
desirable meeting and resting places
for out-of-town shoppers and amuse-
ment seekers, as it will be the aim
of the management to make the thea
tire the popular resort for family
parties who desire comfort and re-
fined surroundings where ladies and
children may pass their leisure hours
to profitable advantage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
"JARDIN DE PARIS GIRLS"
TO BLOOM AT MINERS

There are few burlesque and vau-
deville organizations which play this
city that are as popular as Morris
Wainstoclx's "Jardin de Paris Girls. !"
which will be the attraction at
Miners Empire Theatre next week.
The style of entertainment presented
by this company differs considerably
in it's general aspects from the aver
age performance of burlesque and
vaudeville companies.
The piece presented is said to
abound In the funniest of situations,
and is SO constructed that the va
rious members have ample scope for
their talents. During its action. spe-
cialties. dances, medleys, marches
and ensemble numbers will follow in
rapid succession. The piece is staged
with beautiful settings, gorgeous cos
tunes and novel electrical effects.
The singing of the girls is said to
be far above the average kind in
burlesque companies. The company
carries a complete set of scenery, and
the costumes are said to be very
elaborate.
Between the first and second acts
splendid olio is presented, and in
cludes the famous Tierney Four, a
quartet par excellence; Della Fay
telle. character comedian. and living
art studies by famous artists. The
cast includes the following we'll
known comedians and condolences:
Leo Stevens, Joe Madden. Tom Nolan,
Stella Gilmore, Lydia Jospy, the lit
tie Nightingale, who is a feature
with the show and is known as the
little girl with the big sweet voice,
and Helen Marvelle.
Country store Tuesday, wrestling
Wednesday. cabaret Thursday. anna
teurs Friday.
Next attraction, Miners Bohemians,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21
M0THER-IN-LAW LANDS
HIM IN DIVORCE COURT

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Mrs. Ma
tilda Blase, of Mile Square road,
Yonkers, was granted a divorce yes
terday from William Blase, OF Ho-
boken. Mr.. and Mrs. Blase were
married in Manhattan in 1905. He
deserted her two years ago.
Process servers were unable to
reach Blase, SO his mother-in-law
Mrs. Elizabeth Shook, took the sum-
mons and trailed him until she was
able to serve 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-21

Ford and the famous Boston Beauty
Chorus.
Wrestling Thursday: amateurs FRI
day.
December 30. Robes "Knickerbock-
ers."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-25
NoRTHF1ELD.

fire was discovered in the linen closet
on the second floor Of the Mortified
House shortly after noon on Wednesday.
The fire department was called and the
flames soon extinguishcd. The actual fire
loss was not great. but the damage by
water on the first three floors and
In the basement was considcrable.-Mr
II. f.. Estabrooks entertained the past
officers of Noaini Chapter o. T. s.. on
Wednesday evening at the sigma PM
Epsilon chapter housc.--Frank n. Car
penter has commenced the erection of a
house on Carpenter street. directly north
of his present home. When completed he
will rent the house in which he now lives
and occupy the new onc.--Social Lodge
No. ~. ID. of r.. initiated two candidates
Wednesday evening.--Miss Jennie A. Cur
ley died on Monday at the residence of
her sister at Melrose Highlands. Mass
Funeral services we're held there on We'd
nosday, and the remains wre brought
here for interment In Elmwood.-At a re-
cent meeting of the directors of the grad
ed school district. the present board OF
grade tea cheers was reelected for the
next school year the engagement of the
high school teachers being left for action
at a future meeting. Mrs. Ii. w. Hovey
spending the winter with her daughter at
Brattleboro.-Nick Chini has moved his
family to Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-25
MARYLAND STRUCK BY
TORPEDO IN PRACTICE

Los Angeles. April 25,-It is reported
that the United States cruiser Maryland
was struck last night by a torpedo dur
ing torpedo practice The torpedo IL said
to have pierced one of the plates. flood
ing a compartment. The Maryland is in
side the breakwater and has a decided
list to starboard.
It was impossible late to-day to con-
firm the report. as apparently great
secrecy regarding the accident was being
maintained.
During practice last night in which the
torpedo fotilla and submarines fred tor
pedoes at the Maryland. torpedoes with
coIlapsble heads were supposed 10 be
used and It is thought that one with
solid head was fred by mistake.
The cruiser was struck nine feet below
the water line. Divers were sent over
the side to ascertain the damage ana the
work of repairing has been in progress all
day.
One compartment only was flooded but
it is said the Maryland had a narrow
escape from disaster
The officers refused to discuss the ac-
cident. but II was said the blame lay be.
tween the destroyer Lawrence and the
submarine Grampus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-25
FIVE HUNDRED WATCH
HOUSES SWEPT AWAY

Syracuse. y. Y. April A-Warned BY a
telephone operator that the Minev!lle dam
had broken. 200 persons residing In the
valley OF Milbrook Essex county, fed 70
the hills and then watched the torrent
wash their homes away.
The breaking Of the dam. which oc-
Cured last night precipitated 4 lake two
miles long. half q mile wide and ffty
feet deep upon the valley. inundated two
villages. and swept with II two other dams
and three power plants. causing an esti-
mated damage Of 100000
That no lives were lost Is due TO the
quick work of telephone girl In the
Port Henry exchange. who notified the
Milbrook valley folk to flee for their
lives.
The Minevlle dam was new structure
OF concrete. II was So feet high and .ol
feet wide.