Variety (December 1907)

VARIETY 19 HAVE YOU HEARD JOSEPHINE SABEL SING "Miss If not, go to heir her at Hammer- stein's next week. At each performance the is com- pelled to. repeat the chorus 7 and 8 times. Hear the gallery whistle it Yea, it's by Jerome % Schwartz's AND PUBLISHED BT FMICIS, DAY a HUITEB 15 W. Mth ST., NEW TOM CITT SONG BOOKS The Chas K Harris Songster ' ABSOLUTELY THE BliSI > ■ MW\YS COMAINS IHt lAltil HID I $10.00 PER THOUSAND With Compact If, 111.00 per ttooi'd Immediate Delivery Chas K Harris SI Wf«»l >l • Sl v» York caster, Pa. Yalt© Duo, 290 W. 88, N. T. Yemamato Bros., Emerald, Adam* Co., O. Young A De Vole. 8 Lower 5. Evanavllle. Young A Manning, 2180 Grant, Denver. Young. Harry C, Lady Birds, B. B. Young. Ollle. a Bros.. 58 Chittenden, Columbus. O. Zsmloch A Co., 1080 02, Oakland. Zanoras Cycling. Temple, Alton, 111. Saras, 4. 104 W. 40, N. Y. Zasell, Vernon Co., Auditorium, Lynn. Zeds, H. L., Grand Family, Fargo, N. D. Zenda. Parisian Widows, B. B. Zeno, Bob. 848% 1. Poctlsnd, Ore. Zeno, Jordan a Zeno, Keith's, Schenectady. Zlsks a King, Johnstown, Ps. Zolaa, The, Family, Sioux City. Zimmerman. Al., Empire, B. B. BURLESQUE ROUTES , ir Kentucky Belles,'Star, Milwaukee.. Knickerbockers, Gej-4ty. Indianapolis. Lady Birds, Phllsdelpbla. Lid Lifters, 0-11, Empire. Albany; 12-14, "Empire, Holyoke. Majesties, Star, Brooklyn. Mardl Gras Girls, Corinthian, Rochester. Masqueraders, Gayety, St. Louis. Merry Maidens, Columbia, Boston. Merry Makers, Standard, St. Louis. Miss New York, Jr.. People's, Cincinnati. Morning Glories, Majestic, Vgoasa City. Nlghtiugajes, 8tarj St. Paul. Night OWja, Gayety, Washington. Orientals, Empire. Chicago. Parisian Belles, Buckingham, Louisville. Parisian Widows. Lyveuip, Boston. Pat White's Gsyety Girls. Lafayette, Buffalo. Beeves Beauty Show, Philadelphia. Beilly 4 Woods, 9-11, Star, Scranton; 12-14, Jacob's, Paterson. Rents Saotley, Gayety, Pittsburg. Bialto Rounders, Met. O. H., Duluth. Bice a Baetpn. ,Gayety. Toronto. . Bollickera. .f.yceum. Washington. Bose HllyStsndsrd, Cincinnati. Rose 8ydHl, Westminster, Providence. Runawtif Girls, Empire, Cleveland. Sam Dwere's, Avenue. Detroit. Scribners Big Show, L. O.; 10, Majestic. Kansas City. Star Show qirls. Theatre Royal, Montreal. Strollers. Dewey, Minneapolis. Thoroughbreds, Chicago. Tiger Lilies, Philadelphia. Toreadors, 0-11, Lyceum, Troy; 12-14, Gsyety. Albany. Trans-Atlantlcs. Philadelphia. Trocaderos, Gsyety, Milwaukee. 20th Century Maids. L. O; 18-18, Lyceum, Troy; 18-21, Gsyety, Albany. Vanity Fair, Murray Hill, N. Y. Washington Society Girls, Century, Kansaa City. Watson's Burlesquers, Dewey, N. Y. World Beaters, Gayety, Detroit. Yankee Doodle Girls, L. O.; 16, Empire, Chicago. CORRESPONDENCE Unless otherwise soted, the follswisg reports are for the current WEEK DECEMBER 0. Americans, London, N. Y. Avenue Girls, 911, Indianapolis; 12-14, Terre Hsute. Bachelor Club, Empire, Toledo. Bebman's Show, Gayety, Baltimore. Blue Ribbons, Palace, Boston. Bon Ton, Gayety, Columbus. Boston Belles. Olympic, Brooklyn. Bohemians, Eighth Avenue, N. Y. Bowery Burlesquers, 9-11, GUmore, Springfield; 12-14, Empire, Albany. Brigadiers, Star, Toronto. Broadway Gaiety Girls, Bon Ton, Jersey City. Bryant's, Harry. 9-11, Bijou, Beading; 12-14, Empire, Albany. Casino Girls, Chlcsgo. Century Girls, Monumental, Baltimore. Champagne Girls. 9-11, Jacob's. Paterson; 12-14, Star, Scrsntuo. Cherry Blossoms, L. O.; 16, Eighth At*., N. Y. City Sport*, 128th St. Music Hall, N. Y. Colonial Belle*, 9-11, Des Moines; 1214, St. Joe. Crscker Jacks, Gaiety, Brooklyn. Dainty Duchess, Wsldmsn's, Newark. Dresmlsnds, Howard. Boston. Empire Show, Colonial, Cleveland. Fay Foster, L. O.; 16, Bowery, N. Y. Girl from Hsppylsnd, Garden, Buffelo. Golden Crook, Chlcsgo. High Jinks, 9-11, Gayety, Albany; 12-14, Lyceum, Troy. High School Girls, Imperial. Providence. Ideals. Gothsm, N. Y. Imperials, 9-11, Terre Hsute; 12-14, Indianapolis. Irwin's Big Show, 9-11, Gsyety, Scranton; 12-14, Bijou, Reading. Jersey Llllles. Gsyety, Birmingham. Jolly Grsss Widows, Bowery, N. Y. Jolly Girls, Acsdemy, Pittsburg. GHIGAGO By FRANK WIE8BERO, VARIETY'S Chicago Office, Chicago Opera House Block (Phone Main 4880). MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. for Kohl a Castle. Monday rehearsal 9).—There Is hardly s number on the bill that hss not appeared before Chicago audiences on more then one occasion. It is not a detriment, however, for the Ust, whfje not so attractive ss previous weeks, Is enticing enough. Houdlnl Is the top liner. His exhibition alwaya attracts attention and Interests and his drawing power Is unquestioned. The Musical Cuttys who appeared in the opening bill at the Auditorium about eight weeks ago, repeated their splendid musical offering. Harry Gllfoll, as "Baron Sands" Is artistically clever. The In- trepidity of Ralph Johnstone smazed. He Is a most daring cyclist. Press Eldrldge, with the same outlandish style of dress, delivered his non- sense In the same effective manner as In the days of yore. The dancing of the Reiff Brothers plessed. Julie Heme, assisted by three other plsyers, presented a dramatic aketch entitled "Between the Acts." There Is a thin plot. One more strong situation and less of the quiet con- servative would strengthen the playlet. Lockwood and Bryson (women) are singers. The contralto Is versatile In character and somewhat of a comedienne, while the other displays adeprnesa as a whistler, as well ss a vocalist. Olympla Des- val and Company are accomplished In horse and dog training. The menage and "high school" exhibition enthused and brought admiration. It Is an artistic and resplendent display. The act evidently cornea from the white tents. Fred Bos- nian knows how to sing comic ditties, and Mme. Czinka Panna plays the violin gracefully, while a musical dog assists with more than ordinary conlne Intelligence. Qulnn Trio sang and danced and Manikin, "the Frogman," contorted, as con- tortionists do. The Klnodrome closed. AUDITORIUM (Klaw St Erlanger, mgrs. Mil- ward Adams, director. Sunday rehearsal 10:80. Colonial Theatre).—There was genersl shifting of plsces on Sunday evening. The deviation from the program schedule 'did not Improve the general bill from a point of attractiveness. Had the acta followed their original consecutive course, the re- sult might have been more gratifying to all con- cerned. The sets sre reviewed according to the rearranged program announced by placards. The Gaudsmldts were first to appear in a series of acrobatics, assisted by two flip-flap dogs. They served as a lively opener. Jay W. Wlnton fol- lowed, from eighth place, the position held by Sydney Grant. Wlnton offers a ventrlloqulal act, a departure in that particular line. One of the exceptional features is the life-like animated fig- ure which mechanically, but with an amount of realism and vibration, maneuvers amusingly. Fin- ley and Burke Introduced a lot of burlesque Ideas in their diverting comedy and singing act. Has- vaar and Lee are new here. The couple Introduced some novel juggling along familiar lines. The woman la a fairly good ground tumbler, but her assumed jocularity in the comedy, while breaking the silent monotony at times, is rather aalepfceeea. The act was liked. George Fuller Golden has not been seen here in years. His subjects drifted to matrimony. There are so many bright points that it requires a wide swake audience to grasp and appreciate them. His success was absolute. Mile. Emmy entertained with her collection of pet csnlnes and the Duffln-Redcoy Troupe performed EUGENE CLINE fl*I Stores Located as Follows: EUGENE CLINE, 59 Dearborn St.. Chicago. III. EUGENE CLINE. Third and Nicollet Avenues, Minneapolis, Minn. 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There is no ques- tion as to her exceptionally clever Impersonations. She sets her songs rather than sings, and Injects the proper quantity of animation In them. The Marno Trio show strength snd agility In comedy acrobatics, using a springboard for some striking somersaulting. Sydney Grant bad diffi- culty In transmitting his tslk over the footlights and bis insudlbleness was marked by uneasiness in the balconies and galleries, until he stsrted to sing. This seemed to appease the impatient spec- tators snd'he msnsged to run through. Simon- Gardner Co., held over, snd closed the show. 8ID J. EUSON'S (Sid J. Euson. mgr.).—When Manager Euson Inaugurated a brief stock season at his thestre last summer, among the series of burlesques presented were: "Fun at Dooley*s Drug Store" snd "On the Panama." These pieces are employed by Charlea H. Waldron's "Trocadero" burlesquers, this season. Frank Finney, who wrote and played in them at Ru son's during the sultry, period. Is also the principal comedlsn of the organisation. Roth were reviewed at the "Burletta" time. The chorus girls, who mind their own affairs In the action, until summoned to gyrste in occasional numbers, either frown or bear dejected countenances. The piece would not be so trsglc had Frank Finney surrounded himself with better support. It seemed as thawgh every- thing depended upon him. With one or two ex- ceptions the legitimate parts are inaccurately handled. The performance la a mock reproduction of the one presented by Mr. Euson*s own stock company, with Frank Finney. The "burletta" Is too valuable to he spoiled by Incompetent play- ers. Finney is an energetic, ambitious snd Irre- sistibly funny comedian, with original methods. (iaude Radcliffe is probsbly too Impetuous as the Spanish revolutionist, but he gsve sn slmost cor- rect portrayal and delivered his lines with a good foreign accent. Al Plnard was gentlemanly enough in "straight." but lacked the proper dash, as did Matt Scbaefer, who nearly re- sembled bla predecessor In the ssme role, aa the burly statesmsn. Ella Claus waa becomingly at- tired In a Spanish costume snd emphsslzed the revengeful quotations with thrilling effect. The Lady Chumley of Jessie Scbsefer wss rstber timid and unconvincing. Hsrry Buckley impersonsted Roosevelt. It wss smuslng to wstch the chorus In military discipline. If the insctlve damsels recruited to embellish the background had any Idea how sombre and awkward they appear from the "front" they would reduce the premium and smile more gently. They moved shout as though they were driven or urged. The singing Is weak. With better voices the tuneful music would hsve merited more recognition. Claus snd Rsdcllffe presented "Ikey's Reception," seen st the vsude- vllle bouses last season It la full of humor and eccentric dancing? Miss Claus Is developing Into a first rate soubrette, possessing looks snd vivac- ity. The act pleased immensely. The Criterion Musical Four (Al Pinard, Matt Schaefer. Ida Le Pearl, Jessie Schaefer) are Instrumentalists and their selections were enjoyed. Rsnsetts and Ljman brought laughter by their antics, and the Wilsons (colored) showed a neat singing and (lancing act. The equipment la consistent and no parsimony shown in the costuming. GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Harry Davis, propr.). —Bill greatly appreciated. Taclanu. billed aa a "tonal" wonder, does remarkable things with the voice. The Metxettl Troupe of acrobats do mar- velous work. Julius Tannen Is another particular stsr that shines and as an Imitator he baa few equals. His other work was exceptionally fine. The "Stunning Grenadiers" sing well snd sre gorgeously costumed. Great Scott, an English 1m- portation, does fine balancing on a soft ladder. Collins a Brown. In a aketch called "An Affair of Honor." evoke much applause. Martel and Woulfe have a specialty that pleases. Maloebe and Thomas, "sister" act, good. BmJl Hoeb and Company, nmuslng fsree, well plsyed. The Ital- ian Trio sing themselves into popular favor. Arm- strong and Clark well liked. Claudius and Scott, clever turn.. Kitty Johnson snd the Cinemato- graph complete. NOTES.—James J. Brady, general press repre- senrstlve Rlngllng Bros/ .Shows, Is In the city.— Nelson snd Egbert open -In Indiana the 16th. — Reeves and Keim pan flaying In and around Iowa and Minnesota.- Osorg* Moore Is building a 10-cent vaudeville and moving picture thestre at Ellenshurg, Wash It will be a frame structure When an steering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY.