Variety (February 1909)

24 VARIETY REPRESENTATIVE ARTIST© REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS A REPRESENTATIVE ARTIST t • ■' 6 YEARS HERE AND STILL A FAVORITE 'IRELAND'S ORIGINAL DUBLIN COMEDIAN His own Copyright, Songs, WORDS and Music for 20 Years WIGS-OR WHISKERS ON HIS OWN MERITS As for Dancing Never Took Mfy Hat Off To Any One Yet. I Can Make A Success With or Without It; Enough Said The Managers and the Public are my only Friends. What I never got from others, I never shall lose FEB. 8-STAR, NEWFOUNDLAND • * < Herbert Brenon and Helen Downing "THE INTRUDERS" a solid substantial success:! Assisted by Raymond Clare in the Farcical Playlet ALL TIME BOOKED UNTIL SEPTEMBER. 1909. ASK W. T. XEEFE, EDWARD HAYMAN, C. E. KOHL, JR., CLAUDE HUMPHRY8. B. 8. MUGSXHFUS8, E. D. LAVS, PAUL OOUPROE, CHRIS. BROWM. CALLAHAN and ST. GEORGE in "The Old Neighborhood ENGLAND INDEFINITE. Address Care VARIETY, London Office. \f AIM CAIVI DETROIT TIMES—Temple's Program. With due apologies to tbe legitimate headlloera and also with some trepidation lest there be a alight misunderstanding, it might be mentioned that one of the most entertaining and attractive per- formed on tbe bill in the Temple theatre this week la tbe trained pig. The trainer, Mr. Van Camp (toothsome name when associated with pork and beans) is a juggler with a fair assortment of tricks, but bis baby pig, with a pink ribbon around its neck aud a moat inharmo nious squesl. is a highly diverting festure of the act. WEEK FEB. 15th, PROCTOR'S, NEWARK, N. J. Sullivan. Ben. Btanhope, Joseph. Satchel. Clarence Sutteman. Nathan H. Scboon Wheeler Trio (C. Sanford, Walter. Schols, Mr. SUrer, Joe (C 0.) Sanford, Walter. Smart, Mian. Stewart. Carl. St. George, Jimmy. Schuls, Henry. Sutton A Sutton (C. O.) «eeley, Blossom (C. 0.) Saona, Mr. (C. O.) Salina, Mme. (CO.) Sheeban, John (CO.) Sherman. Sadie (C. O.) Santell. Mrs. L. (C. O.) Stafford, Frank. Still City Quartette. Taft. Miss BlUy. Thurber. Marraina. Taylor, David. Tbaysr, Nina. Thompson. Willie. Tyaon, Miss Grace. Touljee, Dan. Turner, Fred. Tralnor, Jack (C. 0.) Trimble, Maud. Trovolle. Tate, Harry. Taylor, Dora. Tucker. Jack. TraTers, Belle. Torcat (P. C.) Tyson Sisters (P. 0.). Olpaa A HeUs. Uyatt, Miss Ida. Vardon, Parry 4 Wil- bur. Welch, Geo. (P C.) Winters, Wlona. Walters, Clara. Wlttschirk, Frlta. West, Ford (C. 0.) West, Bd. Wagner, William. Wilson, Leslie. Watch. C. Gilllng. Wsll, Mr. Wetherall, Harry. Williams, Leon. Wyne (Ekle). Willing Brothers. Woodman, Joseph. Ward. Leigh. I Williams, Arthur O.) Warren, Day A Wi (C. O.) Walker, Thomas. Winchester, F L. West A Benton. Welch, Tint. Wballen. Mike. Wiseman. Geo. H. Wilson, Mae. Wahlsnd Lelka Trio. Wardell, Harry (C. O.) Watson, Joaeph K. (0. 0.) Young, Mrs, Wan, (0. 0.) Yuma. Ylleron, Marry. Young, Florlan. Yunskel, Amy. . Youngaon. William. Young, William (0. O.) Zimmerman, Willie. Zial. Aooiifu. (0. Wheeler, Zelma MX O.) Williams. Male (0. 0.) Ward. Hugh J. Weston, Willie. Wsrd. B. V. (a 0.) Widen. Pauling. Wilson, Ira. Woodruff, Henry. Wlscbon, WalUs. Wilton, George. Walcot, Fred F. Wooley, Frank. CORRESPONDENCE Unlets otherwise noted, the following re- ports are for the current week: Gil I GAG O By FRANK WTEBBERO, VARIETY'S Chicago Once, Chicago Opera House Block. AMERICAN (William Morris. Inc., mgr.; agent, direct).—The American bill this week averaged well, and opened big on Monday to big attendance despite poor weather conditions. The Haas Brothers presented a fairly good comedy bar num- ber, with several striking feata in the work performed. Fred Rlvenhall made hla first appear- ance here and was liked in a good selection of comic songs. The BenJ. Chapln Players, in "Lincoln at tbe White House," commanded at- tention more on account of the approaching Lin- coln Centennial than for anything else, the im- personator of Lincoln falling below the mark set by Mr. Chspln himself, although Mr. Oougbliaer, who has the role, gave an excellent performance and likeness. Clarice Vance (held over) dupli- cated last week's success with the same reper- toire of aongs. Ross and Fenton are the comedy hit of tbe show with a bright piece well played. It is their first vaudeville showing here in five yeara. Severln opened the second part with the same finished performance and la a bigger hit than ever. Juliet? was Buffering from a cold and under the doctor's care appeared. She would have scored more decidedly without tbe handi- cap. Shean and Warren made a good Impression, closing show. MAJESTIC (Lyman B Glover, mgr.; agent, W. V. A.).—Dainty Alice Lloyd ia Just as popular now as she waa when here last season, snd her very good songs brought a big hit. "A Little Daughter of the Rich," with McKay and Cant- well, Catherine Rowe Palmer, Qua Weinberg, and "Eight Madcaps," besides large chorus, given as when the hour piece was at tbe Olym- pic, well liked. Four Nlghtons, gymnastic pos- ings, good exhibition. Tbe McNaughtona, laugh- ing hit of program. "Slivers'* and Artie Nelson, with the funny pantomimic "baseball game" by "Silvers," did finely Nelson excellent acrobat. La Petite Mlgnon gave ber imitations, but Is a vivacious, energetic comedienne, rather than an impersonator. Bedford snd Winchester hare im- proved their comedy juggling and It Is very well Sked. John Baxter has a powerful baritone voice, all McAllister and Co. hare a aketch by Fred Nlblo with many good situations. Henry Boethig, a magician, was favorably accepted. STAR AND GARTER (U. J. Herrmann, mgr.). —Rhode's "Knickerbockers" makes its first ap- pearance on the west side, having missed the Star and Garter last season. Manager Louh Roble has fulfilled every anticipation aa regards tbe costuming, always one Of tbe marked features of the abow. He has even progressed in other details relative to tbe production of a good, clean and very entertaining performance. The various apparently rich and expensive raiment worn by tbe choristers and the very pretty gowna shown by Clyde Darrow are not alwaya represented in burlesque organisations, at leaat not thla season. The costuming Is lavish. Every set sparkles with lavlshness snd richness of color. A musical production could not be better embellished, and there are many that will envy the pretentious example found in this organisation. The first part la a melange of comedy particles and music, with Fields snd Wooley In the con- spicuous comedy allotments. There la an effer- vescent arrangement of humorous episodes bssed on relevant subjects, and tbe situations are ef- fected with a degree of purpose snd tangibility. These comedians practically bad their own way with the audience. The auditors laughed at their command and applauded frequently when the comedy gave way to tbe very effective musi- cal numbers staged by Aurello Coccla. Tbe bur- lesque is not so Important with Its simulating disclosures, and only the glowing surroundings and breesy aspect of the entire production make tbe closing section sttractive enough to wait for tbe final curtain. Miss Darrow la a prepossessing young woman. She has improved histrionically since last season, and can act as well aa pose and mingle prettily. Miss Darrow also knows how to select her garments with excellent taste. Ward Caulfleld is a possible Irishman. He gave sponsor for a great deal of tbe logical humor. Another energetic person Is Zela De Mar, who directed "The Abyssinian Maid," a tropical song thst won encores. Tbe girls sre sprightly. Sev- eral are good looking and in contrast to the usual burlesque type. Alice Cbeslyn sang and was liked. Caulfleld and Driver appeared In a talking and singing act that pleased. Fields and Wooley gave their chatting skit snd scored a big laughing hit. Their "Salome" satire created a very good Im- pression. Elliott snd Neff offered a diverting sketch, and the California Trio played brass in- struments with skill. Tbe Seven Belfords (added) gave their whirlwind acrobatics, always a hit. FOLLY (John A. Fennessey, mgr.).—"The Ducklings" comes under tbe guidsnee of the Empire Circuit and la a new ahow tS far as the title is concerned. It has no other recog- nisable quality to place it In a more distinctive class. The company is featuring Louie Dacre, who gives herself credit for placing together a atock piece named "Kelly's Hotel." In Jus- tice to tbe management it might he added that the well known and extremely brave veteran atock piece baa been given a very pretty setting, spoiled by a counter and bottles representing a salooo. Without the added decorations" and symbolic alcoholic foundry, the setting would serve well even for an autocratic assemblage. Tbe third scene divulges an exterior seashore with a boat protruding on one side. It Is an appropriate picture for more exalted occurrences than tbe version of Mrs. Kelly's extracted risque humor and double-entendre suposed witticisms. Mlas Dacre wears a soubret dress when she sings "Mr. Brown." She Is too stout and abort for such dresses. Perhaps she Is cognisant of the GEORGE PERRY »»» LEE WHITE Comedy Conversational Vocalists Have received 30 WEEKS from Mr. Frank Vincent for the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT, opening in September. Will close our second pleasant season with "Miss New York* Jr." Company in May. When onacerint todvertisements kindly mention VabIett. :/ V;