Life — March 26, 1908 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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correspondent that panic would be less likely if persons in the audiences had greater confidence. It would be a hardship to no one and would make theatre-going more pleasureable for nervous persons. And this recalls a suggestion previously made by Lire that this whole matter of the safety of the public in places of general assemblage, instead of being divided in re- sponsibility among three departments of the city government, ought to be in the charge of one officer or commissioner with capable assistants and very absolute powers. # * 8 * ; OME of Mr. George M. Cohan’s colossal qualities have excited Ltre’s astonish- ment if not its admiration. His particular brand of culture and refinement, however, have not strongly appealed to Lire, and it has had the temerity to say so. Mr. Cohan maintains a periodical called The Spot Light published for his personal glorification and the confusion of those who do not appreciate his genius. From a re- cent issue we extract this vicious thrust at our vitals: The edict was passed; some dissented, But the Davis-Dale- Metcalfe “combine Of sissies" eflete—circumvented Demurrers; and whipped them in line. Note—the stench of theatric destroyers 1s fed to the public as news By these To cook up their mess, for reviews. lemons," who clinker the foyers, ‘This literary and poctic gem is evidently based on the belief that Lire has unfavor- TILL DEATH DO US PART ably commented on some of Mr. Cohan’: recent efforts to uplift the drama. This belief is based on error. Mr. Cohan is a special product and protegé of the Theat- rical Trust and the Trust has kept Lire. from witnessing the latest flights of Mr. Cohan’s genius. Exclusion from the Trust theatres is very hard to be endured, but, after all, it has some mitigating features. Metcalfe. Sen SYFES CFT RVGUIDE ro THe THEATRES! Academy of Music—Mr. Milton Royle’s “The Squaw Man," with Mr. William Faversham as the star. Interesting play of ranch life in the West in Full.” An excellently acted, strong mporary American life. Blutis."” Notice later. Belasco—*The Warrens of Virginia.” Charming romance of the Civil War _ Delightfully staged and well acted by company headed by Mr. Frank Keenan andl Miss Charlotte Walker. Casino—" Nearly a Hero,” with Mr. Sam Bernard as the star, Musical piece of the usual Casino type. Diverting. Criterion—"Miss Hook of Holland.” Dainty and amusing comic opera from London. Daly's—"Girls.” by Clyde Fitch. Notice later Empire—Mc. William H. Crane in“ Father and the Boys.” Mr. Crane in his oli form, and a laughable play by Mr. George Ade. Garden—Mmme. Kalich in Martaof the Lowlands.” Notice later. Hocketi—“The Witching Hour.” Interesting and well-acted drama dealing with telepathy. Herald Square—"The Gil Behind the Counter.” Musical piece by good company, headed hy Mr. Lew Fields Hippodrome—"'The Battle of Port Arthur"? and “The Four Seasons.” Military spectacle and glitter; ballet with circus acts. Hudson—Mr. Otis Skinner in “The Honor of the Family.” See opposite. Lincoln Square—"The Masqueraders.”” Lyric—Mr. E. H. Sothern in répertoire. Madison Square Garden—The Barnum and Bailey circus Majestic—Williams and Walker in “Bandanna Land.” Funny and musical colored company 323 Manhattan Opera House—Grand opera under the direction of Mr. Oscar Hammerstein, Stuyresant—Mr. David Warfield in his artistic im personation of Von Barwig in “The Music Master.” Weber's Music Hall—*The Merry Widow" funnily done in burlesque form by the old favorites of the Weber company. West End—Dramatic attractions with weekly change of bill , In Theix Earlier Years MR. NAT. GOODWIN IN. 1877 This is one of a collection of similar portraits loaned to Lire for reproduction, If any of our readers have early photographs of well-known per sons which they would like to see perpetuated in this, form, we can assure the return of the originals in good comicbooks.com