Variety (March 1909)

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VARIETY 25 MR. MANAGER Owing to the large number of inquiriei relative The Casino Theatre Memphis, Tenn. FOR SALE II hat boon impoeeible to rive oil letter* the detailed answers that might have been antici- pated. Will take thia means of informing; those interested that HOUSE IS NOT FOR LEASE under any arrangement, agreement or condition. A Sale only will bo considered. ATX PEOPLE ENGAGED for medicine show Ho. 8 WILL REPORT to 344 STATE ST., CHICAGO, not later than MARCH 80th. ALL PEOPLE ENGAGED for SHOW NO. 7 (Western Tour) report to 0. V. HOPKINS, 189 BO. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL., not later than March 87th. GARIBALDI, LONG JOHN, APPLETON JOE, WRITE for new show being organised for South America. Address C. CZARRA CASINO THEATRE, MEMPHIS, TENN. Theatres Wanted We are in the market for Theatres In eftles of 40,808 sopuletlon end upwards. Must be ef good repute, oentrelly located end in conformity with State and Municipal Building and Eire regulations. Giro fullest particulars, suoh es location, capacity, term of lease obtainable, figure st whioh purchase option can be had, amount of local lioense, character of reoont book* ings and on what basis of division of reoeipts, etc., eto. Address THE ELROY AMUSEMENT & REALTY CO. 38-40 West 334 St., New York Phone 8008 Madison Square. ELSA DAVIDSON 0ESI6NER of THEATRICAL COSTUME PLATES. Orlf ImI Sketches) for Durleeqve Costumes a Specialty. 715 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK Tel. 8078 Plata. Crown Bar and BrMgo Work Golf Crown anol Filling DR. GOLDBERG U. 8, A. 435 Strand, LONDON, W. C. (Seat door to Oattts) Telephone, Oorard 4048, The originator of the gooos u quite busy, thank you. That's LEW BONNER. The Scribbler of song parodies, monologues and sketches. 18 Champlain St., Rochester. N. Y. Oh, you. Howard and Martin. Comedy Cyclist Wanted As partner by straight rider of reputation. Ad- dress Cyclist, care of VARIETY, Vow York. Sam SIdman gives a remarkably eccentric Ger- man and is legitimate. It is a plessure to see e comedian striving to win the plaudits with unassuming and sincere methods. Larry McCale Interpreted Joe Cannon when not playing his familiar Irish character, and established him- self as a very capable purveyor of the Celtic wit. The only departure from the original course is in the "Capitol" scene, where a "melodrama" Is given shrouded in satire by Larry McCale and Gertrude Hayes. it Is a wholesome and accelerated skit. The other por- tions not directly identified with the main theme ere noteworthy for their alacrity and excellent picturesque scenes. There are four "broilers" who give an exhibition of dancing not usually duplicated In burlesque. Miss Hayes Is ver- satile. She Is gay, buxom and possesses a cer- tain amount of magnetism that enthuses. Ida Sturgess is well proportioned, but not so strenu- ous. She reads lines intelligently and makes a ▼ery good appearance in long dresses and tights. John Williams was natural as the political boss In makeup and demeanor, and John West ap- peared as the Commoner as well as any one else could have. Harvey Brooks was many in "straight." The show affords abundant enter- tainment. It is different from the customary SHORT VAMP SHOES (Exclusively for Women). Par Stage, Street and Evening Wear. Groat Variety, Exclusive Models. Creator of Short Vamp She 807 Sixth Ave., New York. Bet. 80th and 81st Sts. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. One Flight Up. Tel. 1800 Madison Bq. notice: to artists Artists desiring to purchsse diamonds are now In n position to buy them of me on time at cash prices. Have no traveling agents, thereby giving the artists the benefit of the expense. Will cheerfully stud goods for Inspection or will cell and exhibit goods to select from. Write for terms and particulars; «*a,-=5=~ ~*. JUL1US BOASBCRG Formerly H. A J. Boasberg, »•• 384 MAUI STREET. BUFFALO. ». T. HO. J. MALLOY. burlesque end more legitimate. BOSON'S (Bid. J. Boson, mgr.) .—"Harry Bryant's Show." FOLLY (John A. Fennessey, mgr.).—"Merry Burlesqueri." NOTES.—The Auditorium, Galesburg, III., Is playing vaudeville this week, giving two mati- nees snd nightly performances. The show was furnished by J. C. Matthews, of William Morris' Chicago office. If It proves a success the policy will be continued. Mr. Mstthews is also book- ing the Majestic Theatre, Bockford, 111.; Lyric, Escanaba, Mich., and Matt Kussel's theatre at Champaign, 111.—"Golgotha." the famous and largest painting ever exhibited; has been leased i by the owners, S. L. Lofrenthal snd I. M. Weln- Krden, to John Culhane, who will show It st ns Souci psrk this summer. Mr. Culhane owns several concessions st the park snd will feature the picture, which measures 180 feet In length and stands 40 feet high. The painting Is the original work of Jan Styka, snd created a sen- sation when displayed here several yeare ago.— "Our Boys In Blue," composed of 17 efficient young men, will trsvel next sesson with the new show which Barney Gerard Is preparing for next season. Mr. Gerard says he will then carry 02 people and It will be the best snd most ex- pensive organisation ever put together.—Mae Taylor la playing In the middle weat for the Western Vaudeville Association, having received enough time to keep her busy until summer.— Charles Robinson will be in New York next week when bis "Night Owls" lays off on account of the closing of the Atlanta house, rejoining the company at Birmingham, the next stand. —William Flemen completed ten weeks over the Interstate circuit and returned to the city. He will soon start out again for the Weat- era Vaudeville Assoclstion.—Chss. E. Kohl, Jr., now books the theatres formerly hsndled by Kerry C. Mesgber of the Western Vsudevllle Association. Mr. Kohl also engages the acts for the Star on Milwaukee avenue. The house Is known aa a "try-out" place for vaudeville premieres, end a number of high-class and Im- portant headline acts have been recruited from the Star this season. «r\N PRANGISGO By W. ALFRED WILSON. VARIETY'S San Franclaco Office, 1110 Van Ness Ave. ORl'HEUM (Martin Beck, gen, mgr.; sgent, direct).—Week Feb. 21: Outrsnklng any ani- mal act that has played the house this season, Ivan Tscbcrboff's troupe of dogs and ponies easily topped the bill. This is noticeably exceptional, for the Ellis street gatherings are none too favorably inclined toward dumb numbers. Frank Nelson and Co., in a sketch with a racetrack theme, also came in for a considerable share of the honors. Goldsmith and Hoppe, musical comedians, are good instru- mentalists. The Knickerbocker Quartet, a local singing four, took a flyer into vaudeville and from the showing made will remain in the ama- teur class. Their pinging numbers were 111 chosen and theirs was a doleful Boot on the bill. The holdovers were Imro Fox, Tom Wilson and Co., Wilson snd Helolse snd the Amoros Sisters. NATIONAL (Sid Grauman, mgr.; Sulllvan-Con- sldlne; agent, Archie Levy).—Week 21: The show was of the satisfying sort, though lscking s heavyweight feature. Carly Moore and Co., In one of the most finished dramatic playlets of the sea- son. "The Man's the Thing." scored. A very effective thive-banded duel an a finish brought the company three curtain calls. Lewis McCord and Co., in "Her Last Rehearsal," has been seen here before though since then there have been seme changes. The Florenz Troupe had a well- arranged routine of acrobatics. Zelnltb Keith, a juvenile soubret, did quite well, and Jas. Polk, banjoist, rendered some popular melodies in pleas- ing fashion. The Van DlemanH, in an aerial novelty act, and Marjory Barrett completed. WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.; Sulllvan-Consl- dlne and Western States Jointly).—Week 21: Hallday and Curloy. with the military absurdity, "The Bsttle of Too Soon," proved the laughing hit of many weeks, the South Riders liking the act immensely. Connolly, Welnrlch and Connolly wtre another number that scored. With Weln- rlch st the piano, the two Connollys sang and danced to popularity. Earl Glrella with his scro- batlc dog. was one of the novelties of the week. Reulfrou snd Jensen were on the bill with a comedy sketch, "The Second Mr. Fiddler." Kresco nnd For, "The Prattling Pals." were also in evi- dence. FANTAGES* (Melvln Wlnstock. mgr.; Western States; agint. O. S. Burns*.— Week 21: The Piccolo Midgets, four In numlnr. had the place of prominence for the week and as a comedy num- ber registered well. Earl and Barrett's comedy won laughs. Harry Katses presents a rural dra- natlc sketch, entitled "Uncle David." Manning and Ford, and the Verdi Musical Four, completed. GAYETY (Geo. L. Clayton, mgr.; agent. Bert Levey).—Week 21: Insipid In dlslog snd ssdly lacking the element of comedy, "The Jolly Widow" did much to neutralise the very favor- able Impression crested by the Curtis Oompsny with their opening week'a production. Curtis, In a Hebrew rolev made the most of what little op- portunity he had. The chorus had a pleasing sr- rangemeot of singing numbers snd Jesn Hath- away nude s stunning widow. The production aa s whole had better join the list of "past per- fonnancee." In the olio were The Goldmsns, character change artists, and Carlos Brlaeno snd hla acrobatic dog. BOSTON By BBJTBST L. WAZTT. VARIETY Office, 09 Summer St KEITH'S.—"Circumstantial Evidence" holds over. One of the strongest snd most interest- ing acta ever seen here. Jeff Do Angella snd Co* In s laughable hot absurd hodge-podge, head- lined; Splssell, Meets and Adolpb, comedy acro- bats, excellent; "Flying Martin" and the Joset- tla, good; George Whiting, clever; Claire Romslne, dainty and catchy, big hit; Long Aero Four, good singers; Emmett, ventriloquist, snd Harry B. Lester, mimic, went well; La Boss Brothers, Anderson snd Golnea, Gatea snd Blake, good. Show best here for months. ORPHECM.—Laurence Irving (New Acta) made curtain speech Monday that pleased audience greatly; Cameron and Flanagan, "On and Off." novel and finely done; Ed. Blondell and Co., good comedy number; Muslcsl Spillers, fair; Lunder'a Russlsn dancera, fair; Gallando, day modeler, interesting; Zlmmer, really good jug- gler; Mitchell and Cain, talkfeat, Oelmore aud Lee, Al class. COLUMBIA.—"The Dreamlands," with Dave Marion, good show. PALACE.—"Bon Tons." with Guy Rawson and Frances Clare. GAIETY.—Irwin's "Big Show," with James' Harking and Brady and Maloney. HOWARD.—Sam Langford, showing with Jsck Sbeehan, George Byers and Henry Myers, local pugilists, hit of show. Jimmy Walsh, cham- pion bantam, also on bill. Burlesque show Is "Colonial Belles." House bill Includes Horton and La Trlska, Dan Brooks, Rose Jeanette. HUB.—M. p. and Le fever and Bowen, the Watch Trio, Buckley Sisters, Charles Farrell, W. G. Anderson and Co., and Mile, de Foun- talne's stallions. le MILLER, Manufacturer PHILADELPHIA By GEORGE M. YOUNG. KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr. Agent. U. B. O.).— "The Love Walts" has the headline posi- tion. Montle Brooke as Brenda is the only no- ticeable change, and she filled the role very ac- ceptably. The piece remains one 'of the most pleasing singing offerings in vaudeville, and Audrey Maple continues to earn individual hon- ors. The costumes show much wear and sev- eral of them should be replaced at once. W. C. Fields, the comedy juggler, almost ran sway with the comedy end of the show on Monday. Bobby North scored solidly with his songs. The talk could bo improved. The Nichols Sisters got through nicely. The La Vine Clmaron Trio was one of the best liked numbers. Fred Bos- nian bad his first showing here. He has some- thing out of the beaten path of Imitators to offer and calls It " tage types." The German and blackface uuml>ei's were particularly well done, but the aoubret was not, and a sub- stitute should be selected. He was tried out in an Important spot on the bill and held It down in good shape. The singing of the Bison City Four pulled the boyB out of a bad rut in which they landed during several minutes of wornout comedy at the start. Ralner'a Tyroleans opened the show, rather a strange position for an act employing seventeen persons. They were as well received as could be expected In this unenviable position. Holdin's Manikins filled No. 2 position in good shape. Some new mate- rial has been well worked oat, a "Salome" num- ber making the big hit which it deserved. The Wood Brothers, new here, pleased mildly In an athletic number: the Dalcys offered a roller skating act of fair merit, and Payton and Wil- son, colored, ran along in about the same class. Robert Henry Hodge and Co. in a sketch need- ing a new finish did well. TKOCADERO (Charles Cromwell, mgr.).— M. M. Theisc's "Morning. Noon and Night" from the popular price houses made Its appearance b**re this week as a Western Burlesque Wheel show. It did not add much to the merit of the list of shows which have toured the burlesque houses regularly this season. The piece used is s two act farce with specialties Introduced wherever there seems to be an opening In the heavy, draggy talk Indulged in by the men. It Is the men who spoil the show. At the stsrt a fair pace is set when the women principals are given an opportunity to show what they can do. but this Is ended quickly ami with Its end comes the big halt which never lets up until near the finish, when the girls get a chance again and 202 W.231ST ef Theatrical Roots A Shoes. CLOG. Ballet snd Acrobatic Shoes S speclslty. work made at short notice. m CHAS. LELLA Maker of Flno Staojo Footwear Ouaranteed superior to all others. ■ 131 W. 42d Sires? , MEW YORK CTTY. ■^•Av suns 8107 hnORTGAM AYR., I IkeJIVI EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS. Oostumer for the Leasing Stage Oelebrttii 'Phone, Calumet 2402. SOT a STATE •Phone Bsrrlson 8080. Pull line of slightly ST., 0KX0ASO. •tries, Snemal theetrioal WsesJeu all eeserlntieue. *H •mtsele for ■sag* to order, nil eelees attention giesn 8a Costs and Pun ef Anglo— merican mmmm m _ uthors s&as gency. Taumictsa All kinds • f sketches fur ijjnnc and Rurope. wrlts> for circular. Msrhriage Bldg., V. T. Wty. BXRBBBX , 0104 88th St. FOR SCENERY 00 TO Formerly with Tony Pastor 14 years. Flreprooflng and Asbestos Curtains at the lowest prices. FAIR BUILDING. 122 B. 14th St.. N. Y. DO IT TO-DAY TO-MORROW YOU MAY BE IN HOBOKEN ORDER THAT NtW ACT PROM JAMES MADISON Publisher of MADISON'S BUDGET. VAUDEVILLE AUTHOR JAMES MADISON—Desr Sir: I am de- lighted with the monologue you have written for me as is the audience wher- ever I appear. You could not have fitted me any better. I want you to write me another one immediately.—(Signed) JOE WELCH. 1183 BROADWAY, N. Y. Hours 10 A. M. to Noon and by appointment Lumberg's Vaudeville Theatre Niagara Falls, Naw Tart OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 5th Acts playing anywheres in this vioinlty having* three nights or a weeh open, PLEASE WRITE. ONLY FIRST CLASS ACTS WAITED Addrets HARRIS LUMBERO. Niagara Falls, 21. Y. Prop. Tumberg's Vaudeville Theatre. Also Lessee and Manager International Theatre. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT TOP MOUNTER To join me in Hand Balancing Aot. Address C. W. BUTTON, care of We stern Vaudeville Association, Majestio Theatre, CHI* CAOO. When answering advertisements kindly mention Variety.