Show World (October 1907)

ctober 5, 1907. THE SHOW WORLD 19 THE GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE BONNIE 6RUZE /AUDEVILLE IN CHICAGO k s A MAN SOWS, a dramatization of \ a magazine story, served Robert Hilliard as an excellent vehicle at Majestic theater last week. The play- possesses some tense moments, Mr. illiard’s characterization Is well drawn, id the supporting company, notably lit- Ida Desmond, was efficient. A very ny dog and monkey act with a novel itting excited a great amount of mirth. illett'S Dogs and Monkeys is one fif the animal acts that has visited Chica- in many moons, and the absence of _ trainer with the cracking whip was much appreciated feature. The comedy of the bill was in capable mds. Ben Welch, in a laughable mon- oguei Harry WeDu, a clever black-face l ”ied(an, and Edwin George, in a com- juggling act, were the trio of fun- kers that gained a full quota of mer- l laughs. Daisy Dumont and Ingra- i and Campbell sang songs of differ- worth; Frederic Voelker, assisted by wife, played some familiar selections an excellent manner, and Viola Gil- „e and George MacFarlane, formerly ith The Girl and the Bandit, appeared a little musical n'onsense. The Four Golden Graces, a novel pos- t, was well received, and Searl & _Allen presented their comedy with equent comedy interruptions from dif- rent members of their company. Clark Duncan appeared in a travesty sketch, id the bill was closed by Ned Wayburn’s hantastic Phantoms, a dancing act of erit cleverly executed. The Kinodrome u esented Views of Roumania. oirronje Puzzles Sleuths. The Olympic maintained its reputation - good vaudeville at a low price with bill of last week, which included such rong entertainers as Sirronje, the “Lady affles,” who frees herself from patent mdcuffs, sealed saoks, and double- eked trunks with great ease and non- talance. She was surrounded by sev- al wise detectives from Chief Shippy’s Bee, but they could not catch the clever )ung woman in her tricks. Chinke, the tggler, made a big hit, as did Mc- ahon’s Pullman Porter Maids. Chas. H. radshaw & Co., had a clever sketch, but was rather too long to be effective, elle Hathaway and her trained monkeys — laughable affair, showing great t the part of the trainer, together _ - ttch wisdom on the part of the nonks.” The Bootblack quartette had 3 customary round of applause, and, in jot, all the acts of the program, includ- g Al. Carleton, Minnie Kaufman, Char- y Crenyon, Avery & Pearl, Lavigne StetS, crown & Brown, Eldridge, Bauer rio. Ten Eyck & Co. and The Kino- rome made up a remarkably good bill lat sent the audience home well pleased id fully determined to come again. Steger Sketch Popular. Julius Steger in The Fifth Comand- ent and Bert Leslie in Hogan’s Visit, fetches reviewed previously in these ilumns, were the most popular offer- SS of the bill presented last week at “ Chicago Opera House. George Austin •re sang some coon songs, and one erman ditty, with excellent effect, and award Lavine gave a very funny skit. Be Ue Oterita Reba & Inez Kaulman sased, as did Georgia Davis and ■ i Ashley. The three Abdella •others appeared in a meritorious act issessing a strong close. Others on e bill were Marvelous Geer, Barnald Nicholson, Bingham and Gable and i Two Lorettos. The Kinodrome esented the Rivals. Ethel Levey lent her charming per- •nality in a headliner capacity to the 1* presented at the Haymarket - week. Others on the bill nrevious- I JBBewed in THE SHOW WORLD, ere Kemp’s Tales, Frank and Jennie Mona. Tom Nawn & Co., Quaker City Sglfette, Dudley, D’Ormond & Dud- v and Frankie La Marche who pleased ®ey did at the other Kohl & Castle 1 houses. Two Enjoyable Bills. Chris Lane in a funny monolgue well received. The Majestic Four, a quartette of clever singers and vocalists, contributed some of the most enjoyable minutes of the afternoon bill, being rivaled by Rawls & Von Kaufman in a comedy act entitled, Mush. Mr. Rawls’ dialect and Miss Kaufman’s sweet singing were the features of the sketch. The bill was closed by the Vag- ges, champion bag punchers. A. L. Erlanger in Chicago. A. L. Erlanger, the New York theat¬ rical magnate, arrived in Chicago Sun¬ day on a business trip connected with the opening of “advanced vaudeville” at the Auditorium theater on Oct. 13. The length of Mr. Erlanger’s stay in Chicago is dependent upon circumstances. ' Actor’s Church Alliance'. . -..e Chicago Chapter of the Actor’s Church Alliance will hold a reception in the Auditorium parlors Friday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 6:30 p. m. Richard Bennett, of The Hypocrites company, now playing at Power’s theater, will be the guest of honor. The profession is invited to attend. "Wild Fire" Great Success. The following telegram received, from Clarence E. Runey, Cincinnati, representative of THE SHOW WORLD, Monday, explains itself: Cincinnati, Sept. 30—Editor Show World, Chicago—Lillian Russell gave a dress rehearsal for the benefit of THE SHOW WORLD last night of her new racing drama, Wildfire. The play doubtless will score a big success. CLARiENCB E. RUNEY. Miss Russell will open in Wildfire at Powers’ theater next Monday night. _ Circus Opposition in Texas. writing to THE SHOW- WORLD from Dallas, Tex., where he is making his headquarters at the Oriental Hotel, says: “Business best in the history of the Pawnee Bill Show. Four turn-aways at Denver, following the Ringling Bros.’ en¬ gagement in that city. The record day of the show at Denver. Opposition ga¬ lore in Texas, with Forepaugh-Sells Bros, and Ringling Bros.’ shows. Ed. Burk making great showing with our aggregation. THE SHOW WORLD looms up on every news stand in Texas. That is going some. Business conditions in the Lone Star state generally good. WANTED To Buy an Electric Sign for 5c Theatre Lights on both sides. Address Adolph Linick, Orpheum Theatre, Chicago, Ill. Everything in NEW and S. H. Motion Picture (Machines t Growing Tremendously FOR SALE-10,000 ft good condition; also 7 Eh 1 Edison Universal Mac and Electric burners. W animation at express offi< Operators’ Exchange, 1 Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 25, to Mrs. Charlotte Baldwin. Mr. Havlin was a widower for little over a year, his first wife having died summer before last at their new home on Long Island. §ince Shakespeare wrote “The World’s a Stage,” |n it “Men and Women merely Players,” Research was made for something new. affles, a “lady,” found it. {^n every stage her powers win fame. f|o Sherlock, but she baffles J ust as we ask, “ What’s in a name ? ” £cho answers, ‘‘Lady Raffles.” Ask Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association HENDERSON'S THEATRICAL EXCHANGE SUITE 29, 92 LA SALLE STREET, CHICAGO BIG ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES Sister teams, Sketch teams and Novelties. Can give forty weeks in Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois, five in Chicago. Address, W. F. HENDERSON Eighteen minutes of Clean Entertainment HARRY L. 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