Variety (March 1909)

VARIETY 31 NEXT ISSUE ORDER QUICK OUR COMEDY SUBJECTS li An Expensive Skv Piece" (LOTH. 600 FT.) "The Grazv Barber it (LGTH. 600 FT.) Ready Wednesday, larch I Oth ESSANAmLM MFG.GDL 501 WILLS ST. CHIGAGO,lLLS fingene and Willie Howard, good. CRYSTAL (F. B. Winters, mgr.).—"Country Kids," big; Modena and Gardiner, fair domestic sketch; Barry and Heck, excellent hand-balancing; Ada James, pleasing 111. songs. STAB (F. Trottman, mgr.).—"Empire Burlesqners," very entertaining show. GAYETY (S. Simmons, mgr.).—"Beh- man Show," one of the best. HERBERT MORTON. MUEU1E, DTD. STAB (Bay Andrews, mgr.; agent, Gus Ban).— Nello, the Juggler, assisted by Msdsme Nello, Tery good; Frank Gray, HI. tongs, good; The Hol- land-Webb Co., "TIm Sliver Sword," hit; Will Beam, "The Thinnest Thing In Vaudeville," hit; The Cowboy Quartet, one of the big hlta of the sesson. GEOBGB FIFBB, MUSKOGEE, OXLA, LYBIC (O. L. Carrell, mgr.; O. B. Hodklns, agent, Joplln, Mo.).—Byrd and Vance, com- edy sketch, good; The Four Lublns, a. and d., many encores; Geo. Pleraon, 111. song, local; The Newmans, sketch, pleased; Blsal and Atlma, equilibrists, well applauded; Adelaide Walters, comedienne, a hit; Mr. and Mrs. Jule Waiters, well received. J. F. B. KEWAEX, V. J. PROCTOR'S (R. O. 8tewsrt, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal 0).—E. Frederick Haw- ley and Co., "The Bandit," very cleverly acted; Florence Bindley, "An Afternoon at Home," charmed; Al. Ray nor'a Bull Doge, well trained; William Csblll had them laughing; Mldgley and Carlisle, name old sketch, still goes well; The Pianophlends, repest former success; Cooper and Robinson (colored); Myrtle Byrne and Co., In a sharp shooting set, sstounded. LYBIC (W. H. Currle, mgr.; sgent, William Morris; Monday re- hesrssl 9).—Good bill Includes Wm. Conrtlelgh end Co., "Pesehes." good; "Unthsn," the srm- less wonder, canned amazement, as did the gym- nastic Faslos; Tom GUlen, in Jestlve mood plessed. as did Kolllns and the Carmen Sisters, banjo- lsts; Msyme Remington and Picks, and Kelly and Adama, comedians, all helped along the cause. ARCADB (L. O. Mumford, mgr.; agenta, Lanner A Co.; Monday rehearsal 10).—The Musical Buckleys, good entertainers; Isabelle Payssuenter'a performing dogs, a treat; "Bev- elle," comic juggler, made a pronounced hit; Walsh and Walsh, s. snd d. comedians, and Bob Roberts,, the boy who sings to crack the celling, also proved worthy of mention. EMPIRE (Fred. Wlllson, mgr.).—"The Tiger Lilies," with Will Wsrd. WALDMANN'8 (Lee Ottelengui, mgr.). —"The Lid Lifters." JOB O'BBYAN. NEW HAYEJT, CONN. POLI'S (S. Z. Poll, prop.; F. J. WIndlsch, res. mgr.; agent. U. B. O. Monday rehearsal 10).— "At the Waldorf," a very pretentious Laaky of- fering, splendidly stsged, magnificently costumed and generously received; Empire Comedy Four, exceedingly good; Lillian Shaw, comedienne, made good; Mangean Troupe, a very good company of acrobats; Paka'a Hawaiian Trio, novel and most acceptable; Byan and White, dancers, and 8idney Baxter, cyclist, assisted by Ben Southwlck, con- cluded an excellent bill. B. J. TODD. OTTAWA, CAB. BENNETT'S (Gus S. Greening, mgr.).—"A Texss Wooing," including family of real Indians; Lawrence Crsln, the Irish magician, highly mys- tifying act; Snyder and Buckley, novel musical comedlsns; Selblnl and Grovlni, novelty; Cartmell snd Harris, dancing, hit; Little Sunshine, In song snd patter. "OQOBD." BSD BANK, V. J. BIJOU (Burton & Brookes, mgrs.).—Vaude- ville discontinued. House confined to m. p. and 111. songs; doing big business. NOTE.—Annie Hsrt Joined the "Serenade™" Ob. at Brooklyn, N. Y., for balance of season. RIEBE. SAGINAW, MICH. JEFFERS (Rusco A Schwars, mgrs.; agents. W. V. A.).—Mlett's Dogs, wen trained; "Teddy" Allln and Cornner, comedy sketch, hit of the show; Jim Rutherford snd Co., "Hslfbsck Hank," college comedy, a whirlwind of fun; Shorty De- witt, good comedian; Harry and Kate Jackson, "Cupid's Voyage," good spectsculsr sketch. NOTE.—The Bijou Thestre will soon reopen with vaudeville. It has been remodeled. MARGARET GOODMAN. STAMFORD, OOBB. LYCEUM (Anthony Geronlmo. mgr. Ageqt, Lester D. Msyne).—Clifford snd HaU, German comedlsns, well received; Nellie Lytton, come- dienne, a laughing hit; Messenger Boys' Quar- tet, msde good; Genevieve Day, soprano of high quality; Coffman and Carroll, blackface comedy, fair; Martlml and Flynn, comedy acro- bats, best ever. MUSIC HALL (S. J. Klein, res. mgr. Agent, Tenner Bros.).—Brunetts. cycle set, excellent; Marrion and Thompson, muslcsl duo, ordinary; Csrl Stumpf, tenor, very good; Julius snd Marson, "classy" acrobatic artists; Hill and Hill, colored, very clever. NOTES.—The Vaudeville Theatre has been re- opened sfter being dark for three months; Geo. Bullock hss taken a second lease on the house from W G. Warren, who ran the place before. HABBY KIBK. ST. PAUL, ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, mgr.; agent direct). —Kallnowskl Bros., scrobsts, good; Bertie Fowler, fslr; "General" Edward LaVlne, pleasing; Rus- sell Brothers, good; Slgnor Trsvsto, excellent; Melnotte Twins snd Clsy Smith, good; Rosalre and Doreta, good. Business first clsss. MA- JESTIC (D. J. Bondy, mgr.; agent, 8.-C.).— De Lano Brothers, scrobsts, good; Ver Vslln. ventriloquist, fair; Harris snd Milliard, ordinary; Leo White, songs, good; Rlnaldo, fine; Swain's Cockatoos, fine. Good business. STAR (Thos. E. McOresdy, res. mgr.).—"The Ducklings." BEN. ■YBAOUBB, V. Y, GRAND OPBBA HOU8B (Jos. Pearlsteln, mgr. Agent, U. B. O. Monday rehearsal 10:80).— The bill offered this week la the best seen here In some time. Mabel Hlta and Mike Donlln, went big: West and Van Slclen, pleased; Kenney. McGshsn and Piatt, good; World and Kingston, scored; Ollivattl Troubadours, good; Creasy and Dayne, good; John McOlusky, good. SAM FBBBMAN. TOLEDO, 0. THE EMPIRB (Harry Winter, mgr.).—This week "The Csslno Girls." Tom McRse hsndles the bulk of the comedy and makes good; Lillian Washburn beads the femsle contingent, which is supported by an excellent chorus of good-looking plrlg. ARCADB (Will C. Betts).—The head- liner this week Is Clsode Thsrdo, original songs In an original manner; Baymond and Harper, In a comedy sketch, very clever; .Potts snd Potts, In "The Sailor Prince"; Mone. Lehsrt, equilibrist; Le Booth and Kane, muslcsl set; Geraldlne Mc- Return engagement American Music Hall, tbia week (March x), The 3 KELTONS Moved from No. 5 to next to closing (the hardest apot on the bill) after the first show, And still UT ONE O V Off for Europe shortly. '•■ •I'fll tsiy si'j'i tt.n •.r.i.i ».te j:ii i 7.vv^-Wi»f Equipped with improved Fire Maga- zines, Automatic Fire Shutter and Au- tomatic Fire Shield (Lubin'a patent), Asbestos Covered Wire Connections, new improved Lamp House, new style Fireproof Rheostat, improved Electric Lamp. Complete with everything seen in the cut, including polished carrying case for Mechanism, including Adjust- able Bicycle-steel Legs to a« a /• extend over 5 feet high. apl^r^ RELEASED MARCH 1 "A DIME NOVEL DETECTIVE" A villain falls In love with s young heiress. His offer of marriage Is refused. He swesrs revenge, and were it not for the great detective, Mr. Hawkshsw, he surely would hsve succeeded in kidnap- ping the heiress. As It is, Mr. Hawk- shaw Is always st the spot when he is lesst expected. A most amusing sub- ject, full of surprises. LENGTH. 820 FEET. RELEASED MARCH 4- "THE LAST CALL" The first call la the call Into the world. The second call, the call to school. The third cell, the call to work. The fourth call, the call of the wedding bells. The fifth call, the co nn t r y 'a call. The last call la the call from above. LENGTH, 485 FEET. "I WILL ONLY MARRY A SPORT" A young lady makea It conditional be- fore accepting the hand of ber suitor that ha will ride three tboussnd miles on a bicycle. It la moat amusing to see how he succeeded In this difficult task. LENGTH, S95 FEET. LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY Lubln Bldg., 026-020 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Cann snd Co., "Scbooldsys," and Leslie W. Bet- tis, vocsllsts. BURT'S (Jack Tierney, mgr.).— The feature act this week Is White snd West, a comic singing and talking act; John Oavanagh, whirlwind acrobatic specialty, and Marie Le Van, a. and d.; Ed. Kelsey, magician, and Fred Qulnn, Juggler, were the other acts which plessed. SYDNEY WIRE. TOBOBTO, OUT. 8HEA'S (J. Shea, mgr.).—W. H. Thompson scored In "Waterloo"; the Five Avoloa, clever; Al leech and hla Rosebuds, good; Carson and Willard, funny; Yamamoto Bros., sensational; Little Sunshine, dainty snd plesalng; Griff, clever.^—-GAYETY (Thoa. K. Henry, mgr.).— "The Dainty Duchess," heeded by Mildred Stol- ler 8TAR (Hsrry H. Hedges, mgr.).—"The Travelers," the "Tip Top Girls," headed by Chas. J. Burkhardt. HARTLEY. and singing, would do without the singing; Frank Petrlck, HI. songs. HUGH. TOaTKEXS, V. T. OBPHBOM.—BoJses, sensational acrobats; Burke, Twohy snd Co., big Isugh; Shepsrd and Ward, good parodies; Dixie Serenaders, amused; Arlington Four, highly pleasing; Gertrude Dud- ley and Co., fine ainglng. 4-0: Langdon and Co., GUroy and Church, Cook and Stevena, Jo- seph Msdden and Co., Milt Wood, Starrett'a Horse Show. UTIOA, V. T. SAM 8. 8HUBBRT (Fred Berger, Jr., mgr.).— Johnny Busch Trio, good; Crouch and Blchards, banjolsts, good; JoUy and Wild, "The Music Teacher," very good; Harry Breen. singing come* dlsn, good; Ed. Wynn and Co., "Mr. Busybody," excellent; Julia Tannen, good. D. J. COUGHLIN. 0. ORPHEUM (H. S. Carter, mgr. 8un-Murray Co. dlr. Agent direct).—Guy Bros.' Minstrels occupy the stsge this week. Guy snd Frsncls. good; Ontsuk and Blancbeete, acrobats, good; Kennel and Peltier, a. and d.. good; Eagle Quartet, fine; Nambo Troupe Japanese scrobsts, clever. F. M. HOOK. WHEELING, W. VA. THB VICTORIA (Geo. Shaffer, mgr.).— Lonso Cox, silhouette srtlst, with a common piece of paper and scissors clips out likenesses of snditors, psstes them on a plain glass and projects them on s csnvss; Coyne and Tlnlln, good hand balancing; Flsk and McDonald have a very good comedy aketch; Alfred Sevlngton, grand opera singer, waa very well liked; The White City Quartet, good; Bdward Kelle, Brown and fkboner, Dunn and Jermalo.——GRAND (Cbaa. Feinler, mgr.).—Lackey'a Military Octet, made a big bit; The Three Demonts, vory good aero- batlc turn; The Reiff Bros,, a. and d., well liked; Plquo, clown gymnast, good; Fred Oilman, singer, clever; Ills Grsnnon, msde s good Impression; Brockmsn, Msck snd Belmont, military aketch, very amusing. APOLLO (H. W. Rogers, mgr.; C. Leronx, asst.).—Wstson's Big Show this week, very good. WTLLIAM8F0BT, FA- FAMILY (F. M. Lamade, mgr.; agent, I. B. O.).—Mabel Carew, assisted by L. Kesney, cber- scter singing snd pisnolog, big lsugbgetter; Johnson and Hart present Hsrry Krstoo, "Hoop- land," very clever; Adsms and Mack, magicians, nice set; Jss. A. Welch and. Co., "Tim Flan- nigsn's Flirtation," slapstick comedy; Frsncelll snd Lewis,. vocalists, splendid rendition of oper- stlc selections; Blsncbet Bros, and Randolph, musical specialty, well liked. NOTE8.—Genno and Patterson, trick sksters, sre st the Vine 8treet Rink. STARK. WINNIPEG, CAN. DOMINION (G. A. A V. O. Kobold. mgrs.; sgent, W. V. A.).—Adeline Dunlap, Viols Flu- garth snd Frank McCormack, in "The Night of the Wedding," best plsylet this season; three teams of "brothers" on the week's offering; Dlerlckx Bros., strong men, sensstlonsl; Keeley Bros., bsg punching, smusing snd clever; Hsn- naker Bros, and Sister, vocalists, good with sister scoring; King and Brooks, burlesque magicians, and Chas. Innes, Maude Ryan, Rood vocsllsts. BIJOU (Geo. Csse. mgr.; agent, 8. A C.).—V L. Granville, English trsgedlan, " 'Twlxt Dawn and Daylight," good protean set; Qusker City Quartet, bit; Kalacrstus snd Robinson, hoop rollers snd contortionists, very good; Frank Man- ning and Joseph Dixon, in "A Smasb-pp In China- town," amusing; Miller and Tempest, tumbling Your profits will increase by keeping in touch with SELI6. Selig's Record, Packed Houses Always Don't miss this great melodrama COMING, "THE IRON WORKER" RELEASED MARCH NTH Order from your nearest Film Ex- change; they all rent SELIG'S FILMS. THE SELIG POLYSCOPE GO. 45-47-49 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. When antoenng advertisement* MfteTZf wtmUo* VAKIETY.