Show World (June 1909)

30 THE SHOW WORLD RICHARDSON ROLLER SKATES! “Tf»p frnnrf Kind** used in SOper cent of the largest and most successful Rinks in l lie vUUU 1V111U America and by all prominent Skaters of the world. We have everything pertaining to the Rink business. Write for catalogue. RICHARDSON BALL BEARING SKATE CO Messrs. J. C. PLIMPTON CO.. European Agents. Live One of the Features of a Bill Which Is Attracting a Fair Business to Chicago’s Beautiful Vaude¬ ville Theater. Richard Golden is one of the fea¬ tures of a bill which is attracting fair crowds to the Majestic this week. He is seen in “A Case of Divorce,” the vaudeville sketch written for him by Clay M. Greene. Mr. Golden is the same old Yankee who is remembered in “Old Jed Prouty,” although he does not aim to get his laughs legitimately nowadays, having learned, perhaps* that different audiences demand a different style, of acting. His company consists of three players, who are capable. Jolly Violetta, seen earlier in the season at the Olympic, gives a danc¬ ing number of extraordinary merit. Frank Whitman dances and plays his violin simultaneously and is proving one of the most popular numbers on the program. “A King for a Night,” a sketch which recalls “A Trip to Paris” (nig¬ ger act) yet does not resemble it to any great extent, serves to introduce Frank J. Conroy, George Le Maire, Bertha Willsea and Irving N. Kramer. Bert Baker, late of “The Prince of Tonight,” and the greatest “tad” of them all, provides his share of the fun. “Griff.” who is said to be making his first American tour, is probably also making his last one. ' Frank Fogarty gives his familiar monologue, which was heard in parts with “The Boy and the Girl” at the Whitney when a base¬ ball player turned actor. Ralph John¬ stone & Co. offer a startling bicycle act. He did not accomplish all of his tricks Monday night and his repeated trials grew tiresome.—E. E. M. jump night and day to transform the interior of the structure, and decorate the exterior. It opened last night. Wandamere Park in Full Swing. Again this year, under the manage¬ ment of Ed McClelland, Wandamere is drawing the crowds. A number of improvements have been made, and the park and floral effects greatly en¬ larged, making Wandamere a delight¬ ful Spot for picknicking and outing. The park boasts the longest scenic railway in the world, measuring al¬ most one-half mile in length. The athletic grounds are in fine condition, and a number of field days have al¬ ready been held by different organiza¬ tions. Prof. Clive’s full orchestra fur¬ nishes the music in the newly decor¬ ated dancing pavilion. Fresh water bathing and boating are two of the strong attractions. “The Blue Mouse,” the second of the Shubert attractions since the lat¬ ter concern secured the Grand, filled the week at this popular playhouse. Owing to the opening of the resorts, the usual summer slump was noticed in the attendance, but the piece was very favorably received. A. B. Jensen continues manager of the Grand. At the Colonial, Beryl Hope in “Three Weeks” drew good houses all week. The Willard Mack Company moved to the Bungalow to play “A Courier of Fortune,” of which Ralph Stuart, who is playing lead during Mack’s illness, is co-author. M. J. Brines, a well-known Salt Hake tenor and music teacher, has just received news of the closing of a deal with the Shuberts, by which he contracts to sing in light opera for two years at a handsome salary. Friends are arranging a testimonial concert for June 25, as Mr. and Mrs. brines leave for New York in the summer.—JOHNSON. SALT LAKE NOTES. Salt Lake City, Utah, June 13. The management of Saltair has de¬ cided that bicycle races are not strong * enough trade pullers, and have turned the great saucer track into an im¬ mense hippodrome. The building was handed over to Will R. Winch, man¬ ager of the Orpheum, only eight days ago, and workmen have been on the Ind. SINGING=TALKING MOTION PICTURES - ■ ' We Have Solved This Problem = Absolute Synchronism—an exact unison of sound and motion accomplished by the attachment of our apparatus and connecting by electric cable the machine and phonograph. We seek an opportunity to practically demonstrate that our productions are so realistic in appearance, sound and performance as to please the most skeptical. We are prepared to supply a varied and select list of subjects. Exclusive rights in specified territory will be assigned for the use of our devices, films and records. If you want to make money, be protected against competition and present the newest and best character of amusement. In additio n to the above we have added a film exchange and will be pleased to quote prices, etc. American Phono-Film Co. 20 STATE STREET. CHICACO. ILLINOIS GET BUSY NEXT ISSUE THE WAGES OF Sl| Dramatic production of our usual standard. Length 870 Feet. Release Date June 16th. 6REATN0RTHERN FILM COMPANY CNOROtSH r/L*t COMPAMK COPENHAGEN) 7 EAST IAtr5T, NEW YORK. Awarded First Prize: Cinematograph Exhibition at Hamburg, 1908 SKATING RINK NEWS Cora Moore, known as Mile. La Bella, was injured in an automobile accident at Easton, Pa. Three ribs were broken. Charles E. Wright is having a visit with his many friends in Indianapolis, George Salisbury is piloting The Boston English Grand Opera com¬ pany through Canada this summer. Huntsville, Ala.—John P. King has leased the old Huntsville skating rink and will open it to the public as soon as necessary alterations are made. Gary, W. Va.—The Gary Skating Rink Company has been incorporated here with a capital stock of $5,000. Vitrus Klier, W. N. Woodbury and E. M. Esser are named among the in¬ corporators. Chicago, Ill.—Tom Prior, who is to be manager of the new artificial sum¬ mer and winter ice rink to be erected here, is on a tour of the eastern cities to examine the equipment of similar rinks there. Chicago, Ill.—Miss Alice Teddy is the name 6f a new trained bear who performs on roller skates at one of the local parks. It is said that she was captured on the Siskiyou Moun¬ tains and that she was readily trained to the roller art. Chicago, Ill.—Tyler and Berton have tried out their new act, which has met with the satisfaction of all who have seen it. For the first three nights of this week they played at the Peonies’ theater, where many vaude¬ ville agents came to witness their per¬ formance, while, for the last three nights they played the Columbus. Chicago, Ill.—Despite predictions to the contrary, Frank Hennessy of] est Park won the mile handicap at that rink last Thursday a Henrv Becker was second and Hiltwein. third. The time was With three laps more to go, 1 nessv caught Becker napping sprinted away, holding this advanl to the finish of the race. Curtis, was entered, met with a mishap did not finish. A COOP opportunity • twice, so here’s your chance. Write for our Reduced Prices, j Never knocks at your door twice, so here’s your chance. Write ar^fheFandTndependknt! 60 ' rom ' e guaran,ee SCHILLER FILM EXCHANCE, SCHILLER BUILDINC, CHICACO, ILLINOIS SAVE MONEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL SUMMER SERVICE OFFER This Summer we are eclipsing any special summer service offer we»n made before, giving exhibitors the choicest selections of our new Independent American and European Films at prices never before heard of for such high: class service. Write immediately for particulars and don’t forget to ask for synopsis of the New Independent Films we are continuously releasing—European! and American. CHICAGO FILM EXCHANGE 49=50 Jackson Blvd., CHICAGO, ILL.