Variety (Feb 1906)

VARIETY CORRESPONDENCE "BOHEMIANS" IN FRISCO. At last we are In tbe CHtidy town. We ure here with Delia on. Toin Miner'* Bohemians lias set ttaem going, and we never played to a more appreciative audience. It Is tbe old story, you hand tbem the gouds and tbey will buy, wbeu ihey buy tbey are satisfied. it kind of hurts our dear little Broudwuy hearts to read in tbe papers that New Yorkers are suf- fering with tbe bitter eold. You suffer with cold hitters here, and other things. Working here (teems a pleasure. Many of the streets look 11 lu good old Broadway, and that's when you la voluntarily l>m.it Into "Give My Regards to Kroadway." Tbe "Bohemians" are looking the towu ovei and mlseliig nothing. We had a trolley party to the Cliff House and to tbe Golden Gate. Tbe scenery is magnificent. It makes you think of home and mother. "Prhiklng in Frisco" is what we have beet, doing, and I have seen enough of life here to write a two-act musical farce under this tlth for production next season. Andy Gardner auu Ida Nlcolui were so impressed by tbe sights that Andy eougbed up $27 for a camera, and you can and him working overtime to take away some good j npresslons of the "big city." Will 11 Ward likes tbe scenery, but likes tbe horses bet- ter and has hit tbem up a little bit. Ambark All, ot AH, Hunter and All, la doing somersault* and ilip-tlapa trying to see everything in town. As for Barney Gerard, the manager, he has been looking for talent for next season and has aigued up some wonders which will be seen in tbe varl ous Miner shows next season. The La Tour Slaters, the biggest favorites that ever played 'Frisco, join tbe "big scream" show. Tbe girls bav*. Just closed an engagement here of one yeai, which waa only terminated after being signed by Mr. Gerard. Barney has arranged to write and produce a musical extravaganza here next season, and all in all, his visit here will prove a profit- able one for blm. We are now bound for home, and Tom MInr., "Lucky Tom," Is laughing up hla sleeve, count lag thj diys before be sees bis pet organization. I am so sorry to leave this beautiful burg thai 1 feel like bursting Into poetry. But am afraid i might be nailed in the attempt. Here goea:' "Frisco, oh Frisco, bow I bate to leave you, Frisco, oh Frisco, will the parting grieve you? In your town you have a great white way. That brings to me memories of dear Broadway. So farewell, dear Friaco, no more can I aay, But hope we'll meet again some future day." By Myself, "THE BIG SCREAM." CHICAGO, ILL. MAJESTIC (John M. Draper, rugr. for Kohl & Castle).—The Agoust Family of comedy jugglers made their first appearance in tbe city alnce their engagement at J. J. Murdock's Masonic Temple Roof a few years ago. Their Juggling act in the dining room la about the same, with a few addi- tional accessories in the table utensil line. The juggling made a hit, but the act needa better dressing. Tbe hit of the bill was made by Wil- fred Clarke, assisted by Miss Tbeo Carew, and two other capable actors in Mr. Clarke's own comedy, "What Will Happen Next," wbicb la re- markable for Its quick action, clever dialogue and amualng situations. Edna Aug gave her imita- tions and sang a number of bonga that received much applause. Miss Aug is a clever entertainer. Press Eldrldge has a budget of some of tbe best stories besrd at tbe local theatres. Thorne and Carleton kept tbe audience In good humor for twenty minutes with their conversational sketch; Keno, Welch and Melrose, comedy acrobats, scored a big hit and were showered with applause. The Nelson-Barry troupe gave some remarkable acro- batic feats and William Davis and Company pre- sented a sketch that pleased. Others who con- tributed were Worden and Gladdlab, song illus- trators; Luce end Luce, musical artists; Gladden and La vine, singers and dancers; Warren Trio, singers and dancers; and George Trumbull, musi- cian. OLYMPIC (Abe Jacobs, mgr. for Kohl & Cas- tle).—The bill does not contain a single act that baa not appeared in the city recently. The Three Kloess Sisters head the Hat with their aerial acrobatic exhibition. The Navajo Girls presented the same diverting musical specialty seen at the Haymarket and Majeatic, and scored a hit. Eva Westcott, who gave us "An Episode of Modern Life," at tbe Majestic four weeks ago, repeated her success. She la a talented and versatile ar- tist and her acting in the "one part" play inter- esting. The Esmeralda Sisters and their two girl assistants came over from the Haymarket with their novelty dancing act, which was a hit. Tom Brown whistled and gave his imitations. Tonrlst Trio offered a number of good songs, and Pete Baker told bis dialect stories. Will and Canaille Bohme entertained with a comedy sketch; Marion and Dean offered a good singing and dancing spe- cialty; Cheater, ventriloquist; Eddie Woods, paro- dist; Mazziotta, musician; Frank Wilson, dancing comedian, and Hart Brothers, jugglers, were the others. HAYMARKET (W. E. Freeman, mgr. for Kohl & Castle).—Rose Coghlan and Company presented a dramatic sketch, "The Ace of Trumps," which proved a aucceas. The sketch waa seen at the Majestic two weeks ago. Fanny Rice and her dancing dolls scored a big bit. Tbe Four Bolses, In their casting acrobatic act, displayed consider- able skill. Laura Burt and Company presented tbe same pleasing sketch seen here two weeks ago. World'a Comedy Four offered some good singing and dancing. Clifford and Burke are clever singers and dancers. Fredo and Dare again of- fered their musical act, and Hammond and For- rester pleased with their pinging and dancing. Other good acts were offered by Claude Ranf, wire artist; Andrews and Field, in a German comedy sketch; Kippy, juggler; Glfford Slaters, singers and dancers; Oorelll Trio, acrobats. INTERNATIOAL (W. S. Cleveland, mgr.).— Willi Mr. Cleveland as executive I cad of tbe house we may expect the beat acts obtainable. For meiiy the house was obliged to book independently and pick up acts wheuever one was Idle or laying off. Now tbe Sulllvan-Consldine Company will send the best artists on their circuit. The bill this week Is a good one aud includes Rapoll, Eu- ropean Juggler; Gillette Sisters, singers and dam ers; Tracy and Brooks, dancers; Fisher and John- sou, comedy cyclists; Great Zara Company, in character changes; Charles und Minnie Burroughs, vocalists; May Melbane, Hebrew impersonations. and Woods and Woods, novelty dancers. Two shows a day Instead of three will prevail. SID. J. KUSON'S (Sid. J. Euson, mgr.).—The Stock Company presented two burlesques, "A Parisian Soiiee" and "Life In Salt Lake," the latter a satire on polygamy. Both pieces were staged and costumed In an attractive manner, and tbe principals, Chris I.nnc. Carl Anderson, Grade and Reynolds, James Thompson, Carrie Seitx und Cainllle Kenyon had good parts. The work of the chorus was excellent. TROCADERO (I. M. Welngarten, mgr.).—Tbe European Sensation Company presented two bur- lesques, "Schultze's Hotel" und "A Souvenir," which introduced some clever comedians and u well trained chorus. The olio was good. NOTES.—An error in telegraphing tbe change in management at tbe Trocadero gave the name "Weinberger" instead of Welu*aileu. Mr. Weln- garten has been stage manager ut the burlesque house for u number of years, und a better selec- tion for tbe post of manager could not have been made. Cbas. lleclow, who was a member of Kuson's burlesque company since tbe house opened, was succeeded by J. C. Hart, who recently closed with Mluer's Merrymakers. Mr. Heclow will go in vaudeville with a monologue and singing and dancing specialty, lie will play 'he Sulllvau-Con sldlne houses and opens at the International next month. Evu Tunguuy bled suit In this city ugulnst tbe Burlington Railroad Company because u brake- man disagreed with her. She wants $100,000 dam uges. On December lib she <vas on tbe way from Chicago to Des Moines. Tbe car was warm aud she opened a window. A brukeman put the win- dow down and then Miss Tunguay oismed the door of tbe car. Again the brukeman appeared and, pushing her to one side, closed tbe door. Then a tight started in which tbe actress, who called several members of her company to ussist ber, was Injured. Adolpb Marks is ber attorney. FRANK W1ESBIRG. PHILADELPHIA. KEITH'S (H. T. Jordau, mgr.).—Three of the headline acta furnished the new features In this week's bill. Tbe honors must be awarded to Augustc von Biene. Joseph Hart and Carrie De Mar presented for tbe first time "Tbe Other Fel- low." There is nothing to the sketch, and it was not helped any by tbe rendering of two or three of their old songs. It was their first appearance here in vaudeville for several years. Tbe Kite Banxal Troupe of Japanese tumblers, foot Jug- glers and perch balancers were new aud scored u deserved hit. Joe Flynn, with tbe same old bat aud cout und a bundle of fresh "Junk" mixed with a little of the old "want ad" stuff, scored tbe biggest laugh on tbe bill. Tbe Gllnserettis, a sextette of clever acrobats, won liberal applause for their novel feats In single, double and triple top mounting. Paul Nicholson aud Miss Nortoi. repeated "The Ladies' Tailor," a sketch which offers many more opportunities than are taken udvuutage of by this pair, but they pleased im- mensely with their efforts. Nicholson gave clever imitations of James J. Corbett and the late Dan Daly. The Martin Brothers could be excused as fair xylophone players were it not for their of- fending a long Buffering public with the William Tell overture, which seems to be a mania with xylophoulsts and banjolsts. They are only fair 'players, but popular airs, which are about their limit, would help tbem through. Wormwood's monkeys and dogs proved a delight for tbe little folks and interesting to the grown-ups. Then Is too much work with tbe wagons. Boyd Coleman and company Introduced a "child phenom" and lasted but one performance. There was nothing to the act worthy of comment. Barton, a local magician, filled in the gap, opening on Tuesday with George W. Monroe, who was brought over to fill out the bill. Monroe's specialty waa on familiar lines, aud was w ell r eceived. The Three Madcaps, Murphy and AliuVews, Murphy and Francis and Harry Edson and his dog, with tbe usual pictures, completed tbe programme. TROCADERO (Fred Wlllson, mgr.—The Tiger Lilies made their first appearance of the season In full bloom, with a good looking and well dressed chorus. The comedy honors were divided between Rlchy Craig and Alex Carr, with the former claiming the best of them. "A Temporary Husband" land "Coffee Island" are tbe bur- lesques, and tbe first named is good. There is not enough work for the girls except in the lat- ter part, when they work overtime giving encores to Carrie Ezicr'a "Disappointed Girl" number. Ijjvecn and Cross, in their strength and balanc lng act, deserved the laurels in tbe olio, with Rlchy Craig and his talking machine scoring a hit. Cunningham and Lord and Ezier and Webb were tbe others. Capacity bualness. CASINO (Ellas, Koenlg & Lederer, mgrs.).— Tbe gKxl reports which bave preceded Fred Ir- win's Majesties were supported by the show here this week. It ll one of the biggest in point of numbers aid the best all around bill that has been given In this city this season, and was re- warded with packed bouses. The costumes are tasty and varied and the musical numbers were well rendered. Larry McCale was funny and has lots of support. Ray Wallace played her "bit" cleverly In "For Girls Only." Maud Harvey and Evelyn Walker showed a premier "sister act"; Three Ronays, good; Farron and Fay, fair; Gertie De Milt scored for the Majeatic Trio; Qulnlan Brothers and Buckley, acceptable club Jugglers. The Todd-Judge Family of acrobats, an udded attraction, scored a bit. BIJOU (Geo. W. Rife, mgr.).—"Running for Mayor" and "Tbe Mayor's Vacation" were re- peated by the "Merrymakers," which played the Trocadero earlier In tbe season. Amelia Bart., lettc, Grace Putton, the Exposition Four, M. J. and Alma Kelly, Brown and Robinson and Stroii.se aud I oung appeared In the olio. Rusl iiess satisfactory. LYCEUM (J. G. Jermon, mgr.). Hi inn, the heavyweight juggler, continued as the star fea- ture of the bill given by tbe Trocadero Bur- lesquers, and big business was reported for the week. "The Hotel Astorbilt" and "Tbe Misfit Family" could both stand improvement. Boyiv and Sean ion, Mackle and Walker, tbe Grahams and Mae Taylor appeared In tbe olio. BON TON (Lily Tyson, mgr.).—A "Pony Bui let" wus the feature of the vaudeville bill this week. Prof. Caffrey's trained «uimals, Dennette Sisters, Auboru and Carlos, Ray Murray, George Hardcastle and Thompson and Pitt* also appeared. The stock company put on "Uncle Tom's Cabin." NOTES.—Manager Fred Wlllson announces that at the close of the present season, which baa been a highly successful one, the Trocadero will be almost entirely remodeled. Tbe seating capacity will be Increased 000, all tbe posts removed rroin the parquet and balcony, and other Improvements made which will make this theatre one of tbe most complete In the circuit. Alex Carr close- with the Tiger Lilies this week, and Manager Drew will put on a new burlesque to close. He has signed Will F. Allen, formerly of Anderson and Allen, for the comedy part. Clarence Wil bur will close with Scrlbner's Morulug Glories on March 26 and come to Philadelphia to take up bis contract with Nixon and Zimmerman. KINKS. PITTSBURG, PA. THE GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.).—The bill is excellent and may be said to possess three or four headllners, including Mollle Ryan in Irish songB; Arthur Dunn and Marie Glazier, In a hilarious skit, "The Messenger Boy;" Willie Eckstein, tbe boy planoist; Tbe Wopert Trio, European acrobats; Elmer Tenley. mouologist; Louise Montrose and ber Auto Girls; Mildred Flora, with a novel wire act; Burton and Brooks, with a sketch, "Always in the Way;" Mullin and Oorella, acrobats; Johnny Johns, a blackface comedian new to this town; Mildred! Flora and Dora Pelletlere, in songs and mimicry; Delmore and Oneida, in a Japanese perch act; Dan Yealey, singer and dancer; Bernard Williams, in songs and magic, and new moving pictures. THE GAYBTY (Jas. W. Orr, mgr.).—The Gay Mas queraders present a fine bill ibis week. The open- ing and closing pieces are full of excellent comedy and daahing musical evolutions. The American Pony Ballet was well received. The Harrison Sis- ters nearly fizzled on account of one "sister" re- fusing to sing, but the other pulled the act through by sheer hard work and received much applause. Berry and Berry had a musical turn full of broad comedy, which caught on well. Jrmes and Lucia Cooper, in "Tangletalk," made good. Drako, with hla seven performing bears, la a big attraction and lent a circus aspect to the show. Gourley, Sully and Gourley are funny and cle»er In acrobatic work, and the moving pictures were funny and exciting. THE ACADEMY (Harry W. Williams, Jr., mgr.).—Cliff W. Grant's Lcndon Osyety Girls made their initial appearance here and pleased two big audiences. It is a reversion to tbe old slap- stick burlesque and the skits "Way Out West" and "Mixing Things Up" were screams. Pat White, In Irish character parts, was really funny, and Dave Ferguson aided him effectively. Emma O'Nell, a statuesque girl with a phenomenal con- tralto, sang songs which were heartily encored. The Vedinars pleased In a comedy ucrobatlc turn. Clara Adams and Eva Swinburn pretty nearly lived up to their billing as the "Original Ginger Girls," while Bassett and Scott, heavy-soled dancers, ended the olio in satisfactory manner. MADAME PITT. BOSTON. PALACE (Cbas. Waldron, mgr.). An uttraction new to the Palace Theatre, The Golden Crook Ex travaganza Company, began a week's engagement Monday and drew two crowded bouses at the opening performances. A feature is the ballet spectacle, "The Four Seasons," which is something new on tbe burlesque stage. Tbe Golden Crook grand march, with dashing Virginia Tyson as tbe captain of tbe Amazons, called forth enthusiastic applause from the audience. Tbe straight vaude- ville part of the entertainment introduces some clever performers. HOWARD ATHENBUM (Carl Lothrop, mgr.).— The Old Howard offers this week, The Five Mo- watts as headllners, and their club juggling is the greatest thing in Its line. Seymour and Hill, "The Mix and tbe Mixer," is another great team, and a dozen other acts made a hit. The Howardscope has u series of lively moving pictures. The song feat culled "Skldoo to Cure," is a great ensemble. Big bouses. The bill for next week will Include the Webb-Romola troupe, Norton and Nicholson, Kline, Rooney and Kline, Otto Brothers, and others. AUSTIN AND STONE'S (A. B. White, mgr.).— There are two human curloa at At.stln and Stone's this week, Josephine Myrtle Corhin, the girl with four legs, and Zip, the famous and original "What is it?" The one-man band, Prof. Riley; Mazottl. who dislocates his bones and expands hla body; Kitty Gray and Dan Gillette, in an exhibition of telepathy, are also in tbe curio ball. Tbe stage shows Include Powell's Minstrel Maids, tbe Alpha trio, Melrose and Graham, Archer and Cartelle, Helen Robinson and Charley l'arrell. Liberia, with the body of a boy growing from bis chest, will be seen for the first time In this country, at Austin rind Stone's In about six weeks. PARK SQUARE SKATING RINK (John Taylor, mgr.).—Mammoth Park Square Rink Is drawing crowds this week. The fancy skating by Professor Charles I. Franks and the artistic , evolutions of Baby Lillian made a great hit. A. POWERS. LUMB1A (Frank Tate, mgr.).—Edwin Stevens in bis original comedietta, "A Night Out," waa tbe headllner of this week's excellent bill. The Okabc Troupe of Japanese artists and Elisabeth Murray were features that renewed former ac- quaintance and proved as popular as ever. Mar- velous Frank and Bob, und tbelr acrobatic do* Tip msde quite a hit. The Misses Delmar in- troduced a few numbers in tbelr vocal and in- strumental offerings and made quite an lmprea slon. Brown, Harrison and Brown, Al Lawrence, Racbael Acton, Howley and iA-slle, the SplUer- Pitinan Trio, Millard Brothers, Miett's Trained Dogs and tbe Klnodrome pictures were all good in their preaentatlons. GAYBTY (0. T. Craw ford, mgr.).—Al Reeves' Big Beauty Show fully lived up to ita title and waa greeted with ova- tions never before accorded an extravaganza ag- gregation. The patrons of the theatre, especially tbe old timers, seemed to realize that Al was one of the few left of the old school who for years have held a high place In the esteem of St. Louis amusement seekers. Reeves bad to make a cur- tain speech on Sunday, after taking a dosen eu cores. T. Theodore Murphy acquitted himself with great credit in his delineation of a "Yld." The Nelson -Faruum Troupe of acrobats did u number of startling feata in lofty tumbling, be sides good comedy work. Tbe Savoy Quartette were uu innovation, both in quality of tone and comedy enacted by Ed Convoy and Tom Fullau. The De Estelle Sistera, clever dancing dolls, gyrated gracefully into the good graces of their auditors. Mureal, the stately brunette beauty whom the programme entitles "Tbe Empress of Song," sang some real Frenchy selections that caught ou with avidity. Others who met with favor were Almeda Fowler, Margie Hilton, Emma Zeph, Amy Sinclair aud Dora Bonco. The Chad wick trial was localised in the opening act. STANDARD (Leo Reichenbach, mgr.).—The In noceut Malda company had aa an attraction Car- menclta, in her Spanish dancing. Deouzo and El llott did a barrel jumping act which la conceded to be away ahead of anything In ita line. The balance of the show waa not above tbe standard. NOTES.—Charles Doyle, of "Star Boarder" fame, who la accounted an actor of great histrionic abil Ity, has been appointed stage manager of T. W. Wnkius' Innocent Malda. J. L. Devlin, who for seven years served with "A Texas Steer" com- pany, la handling the reins with the "Innocent Maids" commencing with the St. Louis week. The Medallion Trio, musical artists, are recruits to the organisation, as are also tbe Misses May- held, Lanquay and Dettvlller. Hulda Harrlng ton, one of the choristers of tbe European Sen- sation company, proved herself a heroine last Wednesday night when she chased a burglar from tbe fire escape of Hotel Longe. Manager A. Hall and tbe balance of tbe company gave chase to tn. intruder, but he escaped. JOB PAZEN. CINCINNATI, OHIO. COLUMBIA (M. C. Anderson, mgr.).—Week IS, The Sa Vaus, In a comedy acrobatic act, hit. Mme. Avery Strakosch, prima donna soprano, bit; Emll Hocb, Jane Elton and company, In a farce entitled "Mile Rlccl," fair only. T. Nelson Downs, coin manipulator. Willy Zimmerman, in live portraits of celebrated composers, great hit. John W. World and Mlndell Kingston, In a singing and danc- ing act. Macart's trained monkeys, hit. Charlie Case, mouologist, great hit. Next week—M'Ue. Martha Florrine, Eddie Glrard and Jessie Gardner, Gus Williams, Trio Sciplo Argenantl, The Avon Comedy Four, Foster and Foster, Charles Leonard Fletcher, The Three Westons. PEOPLE'S (Jame.s E. Hennessey, mgr.).—Carr'a Thoroughbreds. The burlesque, "A Good Run for Your Money," caught the fancy of the audience and was a hit. The closing burlesque made a decided bit. Dan Riley, a funny Irish comedian, carried off the honors. In the olio were Cunning, jail breaker, as a special feature. Hla act Is modeled after that of Hon dlnl. May Orletta and Fred Taylor, in a singing act, hit. Mile. La Toska, contortionist, excellent. Washburn and Flynn, sister act, hit. Henry and Francis, sketch artists, good. Niblo and Riley bave a ainglng and dancing turn that la the real hit of the show. The Laurant Trio have a won- derful novelty specialty which was a big hit. Willie Weston, in songs snd dsrees, good. Next week—Broadway Gaiety Girls. STANDARD (Charles M. Arnold, mgr.).—Casino Girls, M. M. Tblese, manager. Tbe entire show la a real treat, and made a great hit. Tbe burlesque "An Unwilling King," was immense. In the olio were the Fern Comedy Four; Belle Gordon, Female Champion Bag Manipulator; Hal Godfrey and com pany, in "A Very Bad Boy;" Allen Coo gan, dancer; a pony ballet made a great hit. Next week—The Gay Masqueraders. GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Ralnfortb and Havlln, rrgrs.).—"Babes In Toylond;" great performance. H. HBSS. LYNN, MASS. AUDITORIUM (Harry Katzes, mgr.). A fair holiday bill for week of 19. Kitty Traney, In an elaborate equestrian act, made a big hit. Patrice. In a playlet, "Gloria," offered a bright act. The action was rapid and the act took well. Noreross. Main and Le Marr, the minstrel men. are sadly in need of new material. Mr. and Mrs. John Alii son were well liked in a Swedish sketch, "Why Minnie Ynmped Her Yob." Walter C. Kelly was well received. Zlska and King, ccmedy magicians, good. Baker and Robinson, singers and dancers, poor. Pictures that leave a good impression. NOTE.—Tbe Roe Comedy Company are featuring Carlotta, the woman who loops the loop on a bl cycle, at Lynn Theatre this week. She proves to be a big drawing card. P. DAVID CHASE. ST. LOUIS, MO. After a three weeks' siege of very cold weather, the Intensity of which kept' amusement seekers Indoors, this week opened with weather aa mild aa generally marks the month of May. The re- sult was a boon to all the local theatres, and capacity audiences reigned. At the Gayety and Standsrd tbe bouse records were broken. 00- 8A0INAW, MICH. JEFFERS* (Sam S. Marks, mgr.).—This Uieatre reopened under the present mpnagement Sunday wlth matinee and evening performances, which drew crowded houses. Eva Mudge, "The Military Maid," Is decidedly the cleverest artist seen here for some time. Two sketches on the bill were the beat ever. "Held for Ransom," by E. Frederick Hawley. Frances Height and H. B. Rowe, and "The Race Tout's Dream," by Myles McCarthy