Show World (June 1909)

ane 19, THE SHOW WORLD 15 BABES IN TOYLAND COMING HERE AGAIN. “THE BACHELOR” CLOSES; COMPANY SCATTERS. 'eception Being Given “Keegan’s Pal” ’ *S Chicago Prompts Joseph M. Gaites to Announce Several f Organizations. j|®Iavor with which “Keegan’s ) a l” is Being received at the Chicago oera, house has not only led to an xtension of the time originally al- itted the Paul Wilstach play, but has ed Joseph M. Gaites, the producer, to nnounce not less than three com- ianies for next season. Emmett Corrigan will probably open i New York in the play next fall and v q companies will tour the country. The program of “Keegan’s Pal” an- , ounces that the play is produced un- ler tB “personal direction of Em- nett Corrigan.” As Mr. Corrigan is he star of the play it is believed that he word “personal” in this connection not only unnecessary but an offense those who admire good English. A play produced under the direction if Emmett Corrigan would be offered “^^psidered best and without the Kon of others and just why ^^Jjstach (a scholar), George lingsbury (a savant) or “Joe” Gaites ™ well versed in literature and ind a man eminent for his at- i ) should place this unnec¬ essary word on the program is mys- ifying. *1 CHICAGO NOTES. B. C. Whitney, who was in town ecently, is talking of building a new heatre in Chicago. E. J. Timponi has gone to Fort Smith, Ark., where he is employed as treasurer in the famous Electric Park . that city. Frank 0. Peers, manager of The Whitney is negotiating for a musical tomedy to enliven Van Buren street luring the summer months. Constance Skinner, dramatic editor lerican has gone away on her j&cation. “Jack” Handley is _ the dramatic department for the present. Jack Henderson, who is playing in ‘Floradora” at Sans Souci Park thea- er, has been renewing acquaintance¬ ships made during the run of “Three Twins” at The Whitney. Lew Earl, who has a sanitorium at Muskegon, Mich., is a frequent visitor to the city, and those professionals 1 ho have taken his course of treat- lent speak in high terms of its cura- ve powers. Patrick Frances Ludwig has re- trned from Akron, Ohio, where he went to establish a new record as a Motorcyclist. Mr. Ludwig is secre¬ tary t&. Herbert C. Duce, manager of the Garrick. Horace Newman is spending a few 'eeks in Chicago and will spend some time in Michigan before going to New fork, He was with “Mary Jane’s Pa.” which closed recently at the Chicago Dpera House. Kathryn Miller is dong a single act m the- “suit case” circuit which is rather good until she imitates a Ger¬ man boy. Her changes in make-up are made in remarkably quick time and ijpfull view of the audience. Maxwell & Staunton are appearing i the smaller houses with a sketch which has but little merit. Mr. Max- well. offers a selection on the piano, playing both air and accompaniment "nth one hand, which is clever. Izzy Weingarden, manager of the Trocadero, is seriously considering a vaudeville, act, with the “eagle,” which ls suc h a big hit at that theater this summer, as the special feature. The set will have ten girls and there will , e s ® numbers, if present plans go through. Mort H. Singer cannot be tempted ® consider a play by any other au- n 0rs ,? besides Frank Adams, Will Hough and Joseph E. Howard. An announcement from his office states mat this trio will supply both the “nncess and La Salle attractions this Ml, which indicates that Singer ex¬ pects to retain the Madison street nouse. The regular season at the Great Northern will open Aug. 22 with “Babes in Toyland,” which will again take to the road after a limited en¬ gagement at that house. “The Alas¬ kan” has met with such success at that theater that it is being considered to take the place of some of the mu¬ sical comedies which “fell down” in New York where they were expected to prove profitable summer attrac¬ tions. It would be unusual if “The Alaskan,” which was a failure in New York under John Cort’s management, should return under W. P. Cullen’s direction and score a success. HURDY GURDY GIRL PROVES RANK FAILURE. As predicted in these columns long before it was produced at the Colonial, “The Hurdy Gurdy Girl” is a failure. The announcement is made that it will be withdrawn and Richard Carle, who finds the “time” on his hands, will offer “The Tenderfoot” and other successes with which his name has been connected, availing himself of the services of the company now at that theater. “The Bachelor” has closed at The Whitney and the members of the com¬ pany have scattered far and wide for the summer. Charles Cherry has sailed for Europe to spend the sum¬ mer. Ruth Maycliffe has gone to Mexico, to remain with her father and mother for a short time, and Miss Janet Beecher has gone to New York, to become a member of the cast play¬ ing “The Blue Mouse.” Frank P. Rhinock, manager of the company has been made manager of the company playing “The Blue Mouse” at the Gar¬ rick. THE WISHING RING MAY STRIKE CHICAGO. The Whitney theater is dark since “The Bachelor” vacated his apart¬ ments there and it is not unlikely that “The Wishing Ring” with Minnie Du¬ pree will open there. This play would have been seen at the Garrick if “The Blue Mouse” had failed to catch on. That that has not been the case is in¬ dicated bv Herbert Duce’s claim that it played to $11,740 the first week and $13,700 the second week. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? If you have not yet voted, do it now. The Actors’ Society of Amer¬ ica is offering a handsome loving cup to the theater in the United States and Canada which receives the greatest number of votes for having the cleanest stage and finest dressing rooms. The contest will close June 26, 1909, at 6 p. m., and the cup will be awarded as soon thereafter as possible. If you have not voted, sign the attached coupon and forward it at once. Any reader of the SHOW WORLD is entitled to a vote. AS THE CONTEST STANDS TO DATE: Vancouver Opera House, Vancouver, B. C., leads by 17 votes. Busby Theater, McAlester, Okla., is a close second. (Date). SANITATION COMMITTEE, Actors’ Society of America, 133 West Forty-fifth street, New York City. In my opinion the (name of theater) .. at (name of city and state) . which is managed by (name of manager). has the cleanest stage and the finest dressing rooms of any theater in the United States or Canada. (Signed). (Address). THE SHOW WORLD Coupon. . AIRDOME NOTES. New Philadelphia, Pa. The new airdome opened June 7 and is doing a big business. Bloomington, Ind. The airdome opened June 7 with the Herald Square Comic Opera company to big business. Harry M. Howard, with his comedy poems, was at the house for a brief stay, previous to opening on Orpheum time.—FELTUS. Kewanee, Ill. More than 100 people were turned away from the airdome one night re¬ cently. Chillicothe, Mo. Reece E. Thompson is planning to erect a new airdome. Meridan, Miss.. The airdome theater was destroyed by fire June 10. The building and its con¬ tents are a total loss and there is no in¬ surance. John Woodford, the manager, says that it has taken every dollar he had in the world. The place was recently remodeled at a cost of $5,000. PERSONAL MENTION. Emmett Corrigan has been the first player of more than 100 parts in as many different plays and has given his good services to nearly 400 roles, new and old. John Pierre Roche, formerly well known as a writer on things theatri¬ cal, has returned from Columbia Uni¬ versity and will spend his summer at Wilmette. Mr. Roche has written several vaudeville sketches which are now being played with success. Lee Kohlmar has sailed for Ham¬ burg, where he will spend the sum¬ mer in his old home. He will return to this country in August to begin re¬ hearsals for his new comedy in which he is to be starred by Messrs. Martin and Emery. Eugene Wilson, who was manager of the company playing “The Blue Mouse,” was called to the stage last Saturday night, and there Zelda Sears, as spokeswoman for the members of the company, presented him with a handsome wallet, with gold engrav¬ ings, as a token of esteem. Mr. Wil¬ son also received several handsome individual presents from members of the company. SERVANT IN HOUSE WILL LEAVE BUSH DARK. Henry Miller’s Plans are Up in the Air So Future of Bush Temple is Uncertain at This Time. “The Servant in the House” will end its engagement at the Bush Tem¬ ple June 20, and the theater will be dark. Henry Miller seems to be -up in the air regarding his plans. At least he will not bring “The Family” and other plays to that house as had been announced. The future of the Bush Temple is uncertain. There was a report on the streets that it would play Stair & Havlin attractions next year but it is not credited by those in the know. Members of the company that has been playing “The Servant in the House” will fly to the four quarters of the globe after the engagement closes. Tyrone Power and Edith Crane, who is Mrs. Power, will go to Canada, to remain during the summer. They will live in their little log hut at lie Aux Noix near Toronto. Frank Mills will visit his birthplace in Kala¬ mazoo and later go abroad. Frank Gillmore will join the theatrical col¬ ony at Siasconsett, Maine. George Gaston will go to New York and Jes¬ sie Glendining will go to Henry Mil¬ ler’s farm. Sky Meadows, near North btamford, Conn., where she will spend the summer with her father-in-law. STROUSE WILL TAKE OUT LADY BUCHANEERS. Secures Franchise on the Empire Cir¬ cuit and Will Have a Musical Comedy in Burlesque Wheel. Harry M. Strouse, one of the best known advance agents in the show business and connected with circuses and theatrical enterprises for many years, will invade the burlesque field the coming season, having obtained a franchise in the Empire circuit (west¬ ern wheel). The offering of Mr. Strouse will in reality be a musical comedy. It will have the title “The Lady Buccaneers” and it will be a travesty on the wo¬ man’s rights movement which is now so prominent in the public eye. The book is by Irving Lee. Mr. Strouse will personally manage the company and Julius Buchbinder (late of the Nixon & Zimmerman at¬ tractions) will be advance representa¬ tive. Joseph K. Watson will be the featured comedian. The show will carry 33 people in all. It will have an olio of six vaudeville acts. “The Lady Buccaneers” will open early in August at either Cleveland or Detroit. GOOD OPENING FOR CONCESSIONAIRES. Denison, Texas, June 16. Woodlake Casino, which is under the management of J. N. Stone, is playing to good business. The Casino is situated at Woodlake park on the interurban railway between Denison and Sherman and is a fine place for young and old. Three reels of pic¬ tures are run with a change each day. Between the reels vaudeville acts are given which for the week ending May 5 were Fielding and Carlos skaters and Kemplin and Eellsinger dancers and monologists. There is also a good orchestra which helps to draw the crowds that this popular place de¬ serves. Forest park, which consists of fif¬ teen acres is as pretty a site for a park as any place in the country. It is located in the heart of the city and the city commissioners are making all kinds of improvements, in the park. There is a good opening for some live wire for concessions and riding devices as they are wanted here very badly and there are no local people that are willing to handle them. Begin¬ ning this week there will be band con¬ certs in the park which play to not less‘than 2,000 people.—GRAY.