Variety (September 1918)

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They are on their way to Chicago to open a six months' en- gagement with Stone's new play. The recent order establishing a dry zone In down town Rochester, taking In all of the local theatres and large hotels, on account of the fact that army training schools are situated In the central portions of the city, has been passed up temporarily. United States District Attorney Stephen J. Lockwood says that the order has not been rescinded and is merely 1 in abeyance temporarily. In the meantime the dealers in wet goods are busy cleaning house in an effort to stave off the enforcement of the order. But it would seem that the handwrit- ing on the wall la sufficiently, clear and that the wets are bound to lose, no matter what happens. SYRACUSE, N. Y. BT CHESTER B. BAHN. EMPIRE (M. E. Wolff, mgr.; Francis P. Martin, fep.).—16-18, George Arliss in "Ham- ilton." Mr. ArllBs adds another distinctive characterization to historic stage portraiture as Hamilton. Emmett C. King and Hardee C. King are constantly In the picture as Jeffer- son and Monroe, respectively. Corallnn Waide, late of the Knickerbocker Players stock at the Empire, does an effective bit as the siren who seeks to entrap Hamilton. Business good. Thursday, dark. Friday and Saturday, Lou Tellegen In "Blind Youth." Good advance sale. W1ET1NG (James Barnes, mgr.).—All week, "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath." The comedy Is not, as the posters used here delicately sug- gest, principally bedroom and bath, but ex- clusively parlor. The cast Is of the usual road calibre. Rain, to some extent, cut the first night audience, while the strong opposition at the Empire also made its effect felt. Next Monday, Floyd Gibbons, war correspondent BASTABLE (Stephen Bastable, mgr.).—First half, burlesque, "Hip, Hip, Hooray Girls." Show better than the average. Snappy com- edy, good music and plenty of it, with elaborate costumes and scenic effects, and a lively chorus. Ono of the features again this season are the six diving girls. Fine busfness. Last half, "Mutt and Jeff." TEMPLE (Albert A. Van Auken, mgr.).— First half, top notch bill with Louis Brocade's Ringing novelty capturing applause honors. Kilkenny Trio, close second. Harmony Kings, well to the front. Clayton and Lennte, "On the Boulevard," scored hit. Red and Blondy better than usual, opener Bnrns and Ardine, singing and dancing, kept the first night au- dience In until the final curtain. ' CRESCENT (William Brown, mgr.).—First half. Melodious skit offered by the Novelty Minstrels, headlined and deserves the place. Allman and Nevlns, good. Wood and Helt, likewise good. Petroffs, painting fiends, better than ordinary act of similar line. Cooper and Lacy, mostly dance, and three girls In a series of songs round out the program. The Fort Ontario Players, organized from the dramatic talent in the Army Medical De- partment detachments stationed at Fort On- tario, produced "Carry On" and three other one-act plays at the Richardson, Oswego, N. Y„ Sept, 17, following which the Players will appear In Syracuse and other cities. Ed- ward Goodman, founder of the Washington Square Players, and now a private at Fort Ontario, Is directing the productions. The Colonial, Utlca, Is now open for the season. Sid Allen Is manager of the house, while Harry J. McCormlck Is orchestra leader. Vaudeville and pictures. George H. Bubb, formerly manager of the Lycoming Opera House at Wllllamsport, Pa.. has been named manager of the Mozart at Elmlra. TORONTO. ROYAL ALEXANDRA (L. Solman, mgr.). —"Fair and Warmer." Next, "Rock-a-Bye Baby." NEW PRINCESS (O. B. Shcppard, mgr.).— "Have a Heart." Next, "Hltchy Koo," with Raymond Hitchcock. GRAND (A. J. Small, mgr.).—"The Mar- riage Question." Next, "Dnddy Long Legs:" SHEA'S ( J. Shea, mgr.).—The Burr Twins, Arnaut Brothers, Harry Hincs, Jane Court- hope & Co., Bennett Sisters, Clara Howard loleen SIsterB, Mfidlson Winche ster. POLAR BEAR HIDE 7 with head. Includlnit movable eyes: complete bear; suitable Musical Comedy, etc: used; In A-l condition. Knr sale, very cheap, PARLOR, FLOOR.. 2t. Wast ,31st St.. N ew York City DROPS—CYCLORAMAS FOR SALE Suitable for Tabloid Mmlcal Comedy: largo water scene and red nlunh cycloroma, also landscape canvas and rnucy drops: used; In itood condition. Hell very cheap. PARLOR FLOOR, 28 West 31st 8t.. New York City LOEW'S (J. Bernstein, mgr.).—"Cabaret de Luxe," Buddy Walker, The Jespers, H. Guy Woodward & Co., Conrad £ Goodwin, Chas. G. Lawlor Co., Special M. P., Wo, 8. Hart In "Riddle Oawn". Special M. P., "The Qeezer of Berlin.!' .- SHEA'S HIPPODROME (A C. McArdle, mgr.).—14, Frlzyama Japanese 4, Arthur La- vine A Co.. Qulnn & De Rex, Australian, Stan Stanley. Special M. P., "The Eyes of Julia Deep," with Miss Mary Miles MInter. Jesse Parker & Co., Harry & Edith West STAR (Dan T. Pierce, mgr.).—"Midnight Maidens." Next, "Oriental Bnrlesquers." GAYETY (T. W. Busey, mgr.).—"The Best Show In Town." Next, "Golden Crook." ALLEN (J. A J. J. Allen, mgrs.).—"Till I Come Back to You," with Bryant Washburn, moving picture. Hartley. VANCOUVER, B. C. BY H. P. NEWBERRY. EMPRESS (Geo. B. Howard, mgr.).—9, for their second play the Empress Stock had "The Brat," with Margaret Marriott In the lead. Next "The Thirteenth Chair," featuring Edythe Elliott Business very good. AVENUE (Vlo Scott, mgr.).—Dart ROYAL (Chas. E. Royal, mgr.).—9, Hippo- drome vaudeville to^ood bouses. First half, Harmony Maids, LofTIon Kim, four other acta and feature film. Second half, Paul Kelst Co. In sketch, five other acts and feature photo- play. ORPHEUM (Jas. Pilling, mgr.).—9, Julius Fannen and Wilbur Mack (assisted by Gladys Lockwood) In "A Pair of Tickets," two head- line acts "Creole Fashion Plate," very good. ■Albert Vertchamp. excellent Fisher and How- ley, In favor. Mellette Sisters, popular. Heros and Preston, well liked. Capacity houses. PANTAGES (Geo. B. PantageB, mgr.).—"He's A Devil" ftps hill, "Red Fox Trot" Wheeler and Potter, The Norvelles, Miller Packer and Selz. Business excellent. Ray Collins, leading man at the Empress, recently figured in a fight when he was forced to prevent the stealing of his car, which had been left standing outside the theatre. The management of the Avenue has not an- nounced the coming list of attractions. Last season the house played legitimate Bhows. WASHINGTON, D. C. ' BY HARDIE MEAKIN. KEITH'S (Roland S. Robblns. mgr.).— Blanche Ring, went big; Herbert Clifton, fine; Joe Jackson, usual hit; Frances Nordstrom and Wm. PIckman In "All Wrong," laugh; Wilton Sisters did well; "Crosby's Corners," with Felix Rush, liked ; Asahl, Japanese, excel- lent ; Olga and Mlshfca Co., good dancers. NATIONAL (William Fowler, mgr.).—John Cort's new musical comedy, "Glorlanna," with an exceptionally good cast, opened Monday night, considerable Interest being shown In the production. POM'S (G. T. Harris, mgr.).—Jane Cowl In "Information Please," written by Miss Cowl and Jane Murfln, excellent cast, headed by Orme Caldara, Alan Brooks and Blanche Yurka. COSMOS (B. Brylawskl, mgr.).—The Golden Bird and Hattie Kltchner; Marva Rhen, as- sisted by Bertie Fitch; Jenks and Allen; Al- bert Cardo and Rae Noel: Bartello and Broth- er ; Howard Longford; Joe Farrell; Taylor Trio. GAYETY (Harry Jarboe, mgr.).—"Merry Rounders." LYCEUM (M. Thomashesky, mgr.).—"Auto Girls," featuring a Washington girl, Carol Sherwood. LOEW'S COLUMBIA (Lawrence Beatus, mgr.).—Marguerite Clark In "Out of a Clear Sky," first half; Ethel Clayton In "The Olrl Who Came Back," with Fatty Arbuckle In "The Cook" as an added feature, second half. Jfjuo Folly ts offering "Stranded on the Mexi- can' Border." Practically every member of th-j police force were the guests of Lawrence Beatus. manager of Loew's Columbia, Sunday morning, when the Government film, "Fit to Fight," was especially shown for the capital's protectors. Gen. William C. Gorges, head of the Medic*! Department of the Army, with Colonel Wil- liam F. Snow made short addresses, as a!t>o did Major Pullman, Washington's youthful Chief of Police. The film, "Fit to Fight," will be shown In every camp and cantonment in the entire country. WANTED SMALL MIDGET Send Photo. State all. ■Salary^ etc. CHAS. AHEARN Care SIMONS AGENCY. Majestic Theatre Bide;.. Chicago, III. JAMES MADISON VaawSartlli A-atNsv I4M BROADWAY. MW YORK CITY aV PMD«m: X» wrtle far thasa «aa saa pat K mar aad than est* an aw sad if B J*» BIN >ar (tart. rlsirv tsYeatapt aarare aad Bat Tjoarwaiaats Vera* flaw rue* Pataatea Batft Ken. 21S Canal Street N. T. City Tat TnokUa 5M IOHTS i Union Baits, Symmetrical* Theatrical Supplies Write fee Cexalogae He. T-l Walter G. 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