The New York herald., 1922-03-03
Notes Of the Stage

one thousand band musicians (Iere's hop
ing the linotype machine doesn't have q cold
IN IN tne mead and make this bad musicians')
nave asked for a place In the Hippodrome
program on Sunday night to present a testi-
nonisl 10 Lieutenant Commander John Phiflp
Sousa. VINO VIII give concert commemorat-
Ins tne twenty-fifth anniversary OF '.rhe
stars and Stripes Forever which has made
america almost as famous as George M
conan. All the musicians have played sousa
marcnes and so can give testimonials show
ing how much this has meant in their lives
Miss Lucille Watson has signed a long tirne
contract with William A. Brady. enabling
those theatergocrs TO breathe more easily
VINO were worrying whether she would con-
tinue in The Nest
Curtis Cooksey has been engaged by VIII
lam A. Brady to create the leading character
part IN The Exquisite Hour" which will
last more than that period at Atlantic City
March D. Miss Grace George will OF course
DO starred in this. having worked up 10 this
Hour"
Miss Olga Cook. prima donna OF Blossom
Time at the Amba ssndor Theater, has just
peen gathered 10 long term contract by
the shuberts. which stipulates she is TO be
featured in musical productions, whether
she likes II not.
Miss Cleo Mayfield OF THE Bushing
Bride at the Astor Theater had a radio
phone installed yesterday in he dressing
rocm-probably that she can hear her
husband. Cecil Lean, better when she IL not
Miss Mabel Withce has been engaged for
the port ~ Didni in the cperetta, "The Rose
of Stamboul." coming 10 the Century next
Tuesday, and will open up her voice on Il
tonight at Hartford, after which the vari-
GUS upheavais and arrangements Of boun-
darv lines In the cast are expected to be
settled permanently.
Twenty-seven members OF the Athene Club
attended yesterdays matinee OF "A Bill Of
Divorcement'' at the Times Square. but al
s~1s TrlfA n.
on tour next week, the tears which flowed
were really for the nice. hcartrending pathos
In the play.
Another production under tho Dillingham;
direction 10 wit. Miss Elsie Janis and her.
gang. AT the Caiety Theater. had -r..nce
TO emulate Washington's farewell address
last night prior 70 going on the road, when
200 former members of the Twenty-seventh
Division attended the performance. but not
speech was shed.
As all the receipts for last nights per-
formance OF Good Morning. Dearie' we're
used for buying nov snoes for the company
70 be worn next Tuesday night NJ the 10th
presentation. those who attended the Globe
| can truthfuly boast 10 their friends that
they're Keeping Broadway baby In shoes"
Avery Hopwood cables TO the United States
that he IN leaving this weeK for Paris. be-
cause THE Cold Diggers' ls 70 be pro-
duced there. and Hopwood s making u his
business 10 chase this play and The Bat
all around the map.
4 Miss tsalinn kSOpefpaW, ttu8Hl6H AgtfeSN,
who is now providing atmosphere with hair
! eyes and narc for "Montmartre'' at the Bel
mont Theatcr. viii revive her special per-
! formances. inaugurated last year, OF the
Theater ri ia Bo. which. though the name
would hardly indicate II. " described as a
| twin sister to the "Chauvc Souris.'
| James n. Barton. who managed Julian
| Eltinge all over the Orient. win return early
next month to the Far East with = company
headed by Psilay Anna. Hungarian dancer
who Ia leaving the Dolly Sisters here TO
represent her native country.
| A delegation Of theater H,snsrere viii jour
| nay Up TO New Haven next Monday to Wit
ness the performance Of Just Because" the
melody comedy. by Anne Wynn O'Ryan and
Helen Woodruff which Is headed toward
Broadway.
! Philip Truck, little son ~ Ernest Truck, lit
| tie comedian OF six Cylinder Love- toddied
| the first steps IN his theatrical career with
dad nj the latest Lambs Gambol IN The
| ~ 5cs IN the Woods" a~enc from Very Good
Eddie" and practically every Lamb said
ne could tell father apart from son.