The New York Clipper (April 1916)

Apnl 1 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER n WHAT OUTLYING VAUDEVILLE OFFERS. ACTS SEEN AT CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRES—DETAILED RE- VIEWS OF VARIOUS BILLS. (special to The Cliiteb.) Chicago, March 25. The following bills were an -view at Chicago's outlying vaudeville theatres during the week Just dosing: ACADEMY. Joseph Pilgrim, Mgr. A good sized crowd was on hand early to wit- ness the first performance of a neatly arranged MIL The Two Franks opened with a routine of gym- nastic stunts that made a good impression. Ward and McCue (singing, talking and piano) Injected lots of life in the program from the start The act opens with the lady at the piano, singing "Give a Little Credit to Tour Dad," and ia inter- rupted by the man, la delivery uniform, who de- mands payment for her hat Then he goes through the audience in search of the manager, handling a lively line at chatter In the meantime. The lady then, sings "The Letter That Never Reached Home," which ought to he replaced. They close singing parodies. - "At Ocean Beach," with Billy Batchelor, was the hit of the bill. Billy Is supported by a good ■election of principals and drorns 'lassies whose work la -worth seeing. "Are Ton from Dixie?'* ^'Moonlight on the Rhine" and "Don't Bite the Band" are three popular songs in the act. They carry a beautiful special drop, showing the hotel on the teach, and the wardrobe Is like a big Broad- way production. Billy, as a daffy comedian, la great Fisher and Rockway (blackface singing and talk- ing), rendered patriotic songs with a fair line of talk. The lady Is minus the dialect hot the man has a good voice, singing "Mother," "Wake Up, America," and "Don't Bite the Hand." The Lamplnls failed to make the same good impression they made previously In other bouses. Last Half. The Nagfys, Are eaters, opened the show, and held audience spellbound throughout entire act La Salle and Tanklni sang everything from a comedy song to an operatic selection. These people have splendid voices and know how to nse them. Good act, worthy of any good time. Menlo Moore's "Fair Co-Eds," three girls and a like number of male members, scored the hit of the bill with good comedy and good singing voices. E. J. Moote, billed as the Gabby Trickster, kept the crowd in a cheerful mood. Dunedln Duo, wire walkers, closed the bllL Block. setting, and then goes Into the following poses: "The Bride," "On the Beach," "Muse Finding the Head of Orpheus,". "Vanity" and several other poses. Miss Llngard has a beautiful figure and works with lightning effect Barney First offered a line of talk and sang parodies. Rose Fenton Players (burlesque travesty) ran away with the honors. In this act you have to laugh, no matter how you feel. Robinson and Nicols, and Richard Wally and company computed the bill. Block. an encore, and left the crowd applauding for mora. Leo and Chapman opened the bill with a routine of singing, talking and dancing which was refresh- ing. Payne Duo (two youngsters) offered singing and dancing, the little girl has a pleasing voice, out the boy falls to keep op with her. The act needs new material. ' Richard Wally and company entertained with juggling. Hazel Lynch, a pretty girl, sang and talked her- self Into the hearts or the audience with ease. Hazel has a wonderful way of putting over ber songs which have been sung around here by quite a few acts; but none deliver them like this young lady, who makes one feel as though she knew you all her life. Her gowns are stunning, likewise her looks. Barnold's dogs closed the bill, much to the satis- faction of old and young. Bloc*. AMERICAN. E. Louis Goldberg, Mob. "The Time, the Place and the Girl," In tabloid form, was the offering for the first half of the wees, with. Gay Voyer as the star, supported oy twelve principals, eight chorus girls, five show girls and the La Salle Quartette. Voyer is a clever performer and has a sterling supporter In Miss Lee, who ia pretty to look upon and works with considerable ginger. The musical numbers consist of about a dozen restricted numbers and two popular songs (whlcb ought to be taken out entirely). The book Is good and is bandied In a very good manner. Last Halt. A wonderful selection of acts waa seen at the American Theatre. Lulu Coats and her Cracker Jacks were one of the blgahlta of the evening. Lulu makes several beautiful changes, as do her Cracker Jacks, who are three of the best dancers that ever appeared at this theatre. Lulu's ability is known, and her act is a pleasure to witness. James Grady and company presented their com- edy dramatic sketch, entitled "The Toll Bridge." Mr. Grady, as the old bridge owner, plays his part to perfection, and Is supported by two very clever people, who deserve considerable credit. Wilton Sisters, two dainty little lassies, enter- tained the audience to Its heart's content The girls make a splendid appearance, and are wonders on the violins. Roberts, Stuart and Roberts scored the laughing hit of the bill. The cast Is great, and their lines are put over In a lively manner. Mijares, a wire walker, closed the bill, perform- ing wonderful deeds. Block. MIDWAY. Abe & Mikb Cobn, Mass. Hasson and Leslie, comedy cyclists, opened, and made a great Impression from the start. Costello (colored female Impersonator) offered a routine of songs and dances, making two changes of wardrobe. His closing number consists of an impersonation of the late Ada Walker in her song and dance success, "In the Valley of the Nile." Van and Forest (piano and violin act) played several classic and popular selections and scored heavily. "Cheese and Crackers," a comedy sketch, with a little touch of pathos, was the bit of the bill. They, carry a special drop showing the Interior of a bed- ■ room. Block.- GRAND. Wm. A. Johnson, Mca. f A very small crowd witnessed the first perform- ance of S five act bill, three acts of which were good. Splssell Bros, and Mack opened the show with a.lot of hokum comedy talk. Their tumbling la the good feature of the act Everets and Irwin (A Hebrew sailor and a sea captain) scored big from the start The boys have a good line of talk, which is put over In a lively manner. They carry a special drop In one, show- ing the navy yard. They close singing parodies and "We're Satisfied With Uncle Sam," which goes over with a bang. It's a good act The Terrys displayed something new around here in the line of cowboy acts. The lady handles a rope measuring seventy feet whlcb she twirls around in the air over the heads of the audience. The man Is a good talker and bis lingo la bright and snappy. Robinson and Nichols (colored) sang a few songs, including "Good-Bye, Good Luck, God Bleaj You," which saved the act 8ntton, Mclntyre and Sutton, two rubes and a lady, in a farm yard scene,-were the big bit of the evening. Tbe comedy talk Is very good and their tumbling Immense. The lady is a good dancer and makes a beautiful appearance. It's a great act and a credit to any bill. Last Halt. Blllle Langard, a pretty appearing young lady, opened tbe show with a posing act that really be- longs In the higher grade houses. She opens with a picture thrown on the screen, snowing the sun ELLIS. All house records broken, due to the fact that Nellye De Onsonne was headliner for the week, causing a number of people to brave the storm, ard wait in the rain to get into tbe theatre. They were charmed by the clever little lassie, who con- clusively proved she was worthy of the title "vaudeville-find." Nellye Is still ably assisted by Roy. Ingraham at the piano. Miss De Onsonne sang "I'm Simply Crazy Over Yon," "Mother." "Don't Bite the Hand" and "I'm Going to Walk Right Into Your Heart," which she put over In a real give-and-take manner. Madame Sampson, a young lady of considerable poise, opened the show with a heavy weight-lifting act Miss Sampson Is blessed with the strength, of a Goliath, and throws heavy weights around as nothing at all. Mr. and Mrs. Burnbam, a rube singing and talk- ing act, made a big Impression from the start Tbe lady makes a few changes of wardrobe and pus- sessessa splendid appearance. Their talk la snappy and well delivered. Musical Ekbarts offered xylophone and trombone playing with a real lively touch, and were forced to respond to a number of encores. Costello (colored female Impersonator), sang several songs, including "Walking the Dog," and offered a routine of dances. Block. AMERICAN HOSPITAL NOTES. Harbt Lockhaet, of Lloyd Sabine Company, left March 25. Edna Tebbt, of Watson A Wrotbe's Burlesque Show, to leaving, fully recovered from her recent* operation. She will Join the company at St Louis. Arthur Dksiing will make a complete recovery In a short time. RCTR Raino, of Monte Carle Girls, also con- tinues to make good recovery. James Brooks left March 25. Claire Coiii.son, sister of McYlcker'a cashier, was operated upon by Dr. Thorek for goitre, and is getting along nicely. Pauline Crawkobd is still critically 111. Her busband Is constantly with her. Lulu Hunter, of the Hunter Trio, is a patient She made a hurried trip from Los Angeles to place herself under the doctor's care. An Titration for tumor was performed and tbe doctor has predicted an uninterrupted recovery. Miss Hunter is tbe wife of Gus Adams. Felicia BebnabD, a recent patient, has donated fifty dollars toward the fund for tbe Showmen's League Ward in the new American Hospital. rniNCESS Ionia is now able to be out and walk- ing around as well as ever. ' • Lavkbmb Bell Majos, little daughter of Marji O'Brien Major, was a visitor. Last week tbe doc- tor grafted some skin from tbe mother's shoulder in order to place it.on the baby's finger, which had been burned and contracted. The kiddle Is getting along fine. CROWN. The big feature act for the first half was Sen- ator Francis Murphy, with his German dialect and a great delivery. Murphy bad the audience in a continuous uproar from the minute he stepped on the stage. After receiving a tremendous amount of applause, he anally responded with GARDENS MUST PAY. The Midway Gardens Company's endeavor to avoid payment of debts amounting to more than $200,000 was blocked by a decree returned by Judge F. A. Smith, last Tuesday, in tbe suit brought against the amusement corporation and' Edward C. Waller Jr. (receiver) by the Chicago Title and Trust Company. The Judge ordered that tbe Joint defendants pay all tbe debts enumerated. SARATOGA CARNIVAL SEAT. Many carnival luminaries are making the Sara- toga Hotel their headquarters in Chicago, while they are framing season's plans.' Every day some notable drifts into tbe lobby, where he 1c greeted by the crowd of "regulars." headed by tha genial John B. Warren and Chief Bodkins. EYASSTOVS CENSOR. When It comes to moving picture censors, quiet, orderly Evanston, 111., "bas It on" all other mu- nicipalities. Tbe lady censor brushes into the town's foremost theatre and brusquely orders tha immediate suppression of any nuns' that do not please ber. Frequently tbe people attracted by pictures of rich promise are forced to be ssUsn s d with, travel pictures, at the whim of the censor. % s