San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

6 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW October 2, 1909. The Hotel Dale ON THE RIALTO — HOME OP THE PROFESSION — SPECIAL RATES Only First-Class European Hotel close to The Garrick, Princess, Novelty. National, Alcazar, or Pantages — SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL — We make a feature of Breakfasts Served in Booms COB. GOLDEN GATE AVE. AND FILLMORE ST. Take McAllister Street and Turk and Eddy Street Cars at the Ferry Correspondence PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 27.— Matters are moving along at a good pace in theatredom in this city. All the houses are now in full blast, and two are being made ready to house their respective bookings — the New Ileilig and the Portland, formerly the Heilig. The work on the former house has been held back on account of the architects being slow with their plans, but I am now informed by Mr. Heilig that they are about completed and that work will start with a vim shortly, and that he expects to have the new theatre finished by the middle of January. At the Portland, men are engaged day and night altering and repairing the house. It is said that when the work is finished that the house will be in better shape than ever. Dad Russell was in town this week looking over matters, and stated that he would return from Seattle the latter part of this week and remain here until the completion of the work on the Portland. Arthur A. Greene, who was installed as manager of the Shubert house, has resigned, and his place has been filled by Frank Hood. Mr. Hood is now in this city, and no doubt will remain permanently as the manager, although there are reports that he is here only temporarily, until a Shubert representative arrives from the East. Another change made by Mr. Russell on his arrival was that the McRae Stock Company, who are now at the Star, will close their engagement this week, and that the comedy Going Some will be the offering next week ; also that from now on until the completion of the Portland, the Shubert shows will be housed at the Star. Bungalow Theatre (Calvin Heilig, mgr.: William Pangle, resident mgr.) : Following A Knight for a Day, another of the Frazee musical comedies came to this house — The Time, the Place and the Girl. This is the third visit to this city of this play, and be it said to the credit of Mr. Frazee that he has kept the company and production pretty well up since he took possession of the piece. The cast was good, and the chorus was young and sprightly. Robert Pitkin is found playing Johnny Hicks this year, and while not the equal of Young in the role, no complaint can be laid up against him for his portrayal of the role. May Bouton and Elizabeth Thomas are the bright spots of the lady folks. Tonight and for this week, Dustin Farnum in Cameo Kirby. Next week, The Climax. Star Theatre (Frank Hood, mgr.) : Last night the McRae Stock Company offered Fitch's The Cowboy and the Lady and gave a fine presentation of the play, and left nothing to be desired from a scenic standpoint. The company was well cast, and each member seemed to be perfectly at home in the role assigned to each of them. Allen Holuber played the part of Teddy North in just the manner one would want to see it. and the reappearance of William Dills, a Portland favorite as a tender-hearted cow-puncher, was alone enough of an event to almost crowd the house. Margaret Oswald in the leading part was equal to all demands made upon her. This company closes next Saturday night. Baker Theatre (George L. Baker, mgr.; Milton Seaman, business mgr.) : The Girl Question closed a good week's business at this house Saturday night, and Texas opened yesterday to big houses. Texas was here last season at the Heilig, and those of us who saw the play at that time well remembered that it was one which sustained the heart interest to the very end, and a lot of repeaters could be seen in yesterday's audiences. As the name implies, the play deals with Western life, and the company interpreting it could not be improved upon. It is hard to single out any particular member of this company as the best. All are well cast and sustain their roles admirably, particularly Emily Clifton as Texas ; Harlan Fox in the hero's role ; John Hazeltone as Oklahomey, and Jack Marvin as a half breed. Next week : Alburtus. the hypnotist. Orpheum Theatre (James H. Errickson, mgr. ) : Xo complaint could be registered by any one relative to the class of the show Manager Errickson dished up at the Orpheum the past week. It was just as good an all-round bill as one could ask for. Mary Norman was billed as the headline act in her impersonations of women of different types, and they were a delight. Fd Renard, in his ventriloquist act. was the biggest favorite on the bill. His work was clean-cut and different from the ordinary run of acts of that kind. Another high-class vaudeville act was the dog, Pilu, whose work was a revelation. This week's bill: Valerie Bergere, Tuscany Troubadours, Six Glinserettis, Joe Jackson, Carlin and Clark, Laura Buckley, and Alburtus and Saltus. Lyric Theatre (Keating & Flood, mgrs.) : A play out of the beaten path, entitled The Octopus, is this week's offering by the Athon Company at this house. There is enough pathos and comedy intermingled to keep an audience in a good frame of mind throughout. The work of Priscilla Knowles as the persecuted heroine was one of the best pieces of work she has done since her coming to this city. Mr. Athon was also in his element in the lead. Alice Condon lived up to her reputation as one of the best ingenues that has appeared on the lyric stage. Grand Theatre (Frank Coffmberry. mgr.) : Butler and Rassett are the headliners for this week, and the balance of the bill includes Fagen and Byron, Wolcott & Co., Flo Patterson, Bissonette and Newman, and Fred Bauer. Pantages Theatre (John Johnson, mgr.) : Barlow's Dog and Pony Circus lead off for this week, and the other acts are The Glocklers, Kauffman Brothers, Lipman and Lewis. Casey and LeClair, Meyer Brothers and Leo White. A. W." W. SEATTLE, Sept. 27.— Moore Theatre — A college play set to music is Commencement Days, which opened a week's engagement at the Moore last night, and. as the girls are pretty, the staging effective and the songs bright and tuneful, it is no doubt in for a successful run. Grand Theatre — The Cat and the Fiddle, with a better company than last year, is again here at the Grand. The chorus is not very strong in singing, but it makes up in looks, while there are scenic effects by the bushel. Alhambra Theatre — Going Some comes to the Alhambra Tuesday night. Seattle Theatre — For those who like the real old-fashioned Clancy's Phone Franklin 1506 melodrama, The Convict's Sweetheart is aU that could be desired. Its complicated plot is well handled by the stock company at the Seattle. Lois Theatre — The Lawrence company are presenting The Spoilers, which will always be a play of interest to Seattle audiences. The production is a good one. At the Majestic Will Rossiter presents a big happy kid act. with nine youngsters in songs, dances and games down oh Uncle Hiram's farm. Ernest Pantzer and company are sensational acrobats: Howard Missimer and company offer the sketch, Mr. Stranger, a fantastic comedy by ( Miver White ; Edna Davenport is a favorite singing comedienne; Spaulding and Loeonare are comedians; and Killian and Moore are singing and talking comedians. At Pantages this week — Bert Swan and his trained alligators are seen. In his act he wrestles with a huge 300pound monster both on the mat and under the water. The water act is given in a glass tank. The alligators are put through a series of stunts that cause genuine astonishment. Orpheum — George Bloomquest comes back this season at the head of his own company in a oneact comedy entitled Nerve. Howard and Howard are a perpetual source of delight to all lovers of vaudeville. Their skit, The Messenger Boy and the Thespian, is a roar from start to finish. Marlinctli and Sylvester, the boys with the chairs, are a revelation to those who think they have seen rough knockabout acts. E. Morgenstern. SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 26.— The Three Twins, at the Auditorium, 2026, is one of the best musical comedies seen here. It has a good plot and many novel features. The music is fascinating, the chorus excellent, and electrical effects beautiful. The company is headed by Victor Morley, and includes Bessie Clifford, Ida Poetz, W. H. Woodside, Florence Kolb, Frank Smith, Eddie Bowers and a chorus of 60 people. Oct. 1-2, The International Grand Opera Company. The San Francisco Opera Company has closed a three weeks' engagement at the Spokane Theatre. This week The Sunny Side of Broadway, the bill at the Orpheum, week of 20, was an exceptionally good one. George Bloomquist Company headed the bill. Howard-Howard ; Martinette-Sylvester; Ballerini's Canine Tumblers; Barry-Halvers ; DeSanctis Quartette; John Weil, and Orpheum pictures. Week of 26th : Mile. Bianchi ; Keno ; Walsh-Melrose: Hal Godfrey Co.; Maxim's Models; "General" Edward La Vine ; Patsy Doyle ; Nerius-Erwood. High-class vaudeville at the Washington includes Will Rossiter's A Bunch of Kids ; Ernest Pantzer Co. ; Howard Missimer ; Edna Davenport ; Spaulding Dupre : Killean Moore. Week of 26th: The Naval Travesty, Stage Hardware Williams 974 Market Street SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. In the Battle of Bay Rum ; The Labakans and their trained dog, Folly; SteeleyEdwards ; La Yelle-Grant ; Dick-Alice McAvoy; Dorothy Dahl. Swans alligators was the feature of the bill at Pantages. Other good ones were Luigi Picaro Troupe ; YaleSimpson ; Wm. B. Ramsdell-RamsdeU Sisters ; Still City Quartette ; Canaris, and Wm. D. Gilson ; Week of 26th : Consul, the educated chimpanzee; Wilson Franklin Co. ; Newhold-Annie Carroll ; The Varsity Quartette ; Warren-Brockway. The sixteenth annual Interstate Fair, held here last week, was a big success. Monday was traveling men's day, when the attendance was 23,700. Tuesday, Derby Day ; Wednesday, Canadian Day ; Thursday, Bolster Day ; Friday, Spokane Dav ; Saturdav, Automobile Day. ' SMYTH. EUGENE, Ore., Sept. 25.— It looks like Shuberts were going to break in here soon. However, more anon. At Eugene Theatre, 28. Fifty Miles from Boston: 29. The Girl Question ; Oct. 1, The Climax. (Saw Jessie Shirley's playlet, The Governor, at the Orpheum last week. It is a talky sketch, poorly constructed and devoid of action. Its finale leaves an audience in a most uncertain frame of mind, as the problem of deciding twixt love and duty is left up to the auditor. Ordinarily such complications are unraveled.) OTTO GILSTRAP. TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 21.— September 18, the Raymond Teal Musical Comedy Company completed a five weeks' engagement at the Eylsian Grove Airdome. The company was well received. This is Chautauqua week in Tucson. Sunshine Hawks opened the session on Monday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Nicola, the magician, will close the session on September 27th. This is the first Chautauqua for Tucson. Ringling Bros. Circus will show afternoon and evening on the 28th. MARY NEAL CHEYNEY. NEW YORK, Sept. 26.— It was California night at the Belasco theatre tonight, when a large audience enjoyed the program given for the benefit of the Golden Gate professional club. The proceeds, which are to be devoted to a building fund for a home in New York for California professional folk, were swelled by other means than the collection of admission fees. Fair Californians sold programs, flowers and even chewing gum. Mrs. Beaumont Packard, the president of the club, opened the program with an address. Homer Davenport, the cartoonist, was the first entertainer. Helen Byron, in songs, followed, and then came Anna Boyd in character songs. Adeline Dunlap and Lyster Chambers in The Operator were next on the program . From 14 the membership roll has grown to 400.