Billboard advertising (Sept 1910)

6 nrt\e Billboard SEPTEMBER 17, 1910. HIPPOD ROME OPENS Famous Palace of Amusement Opens Propitiously with Tax on its Large Seating Capacity—Echoes of Applause Reverberate Through the Building New York. Sept. 12. (Special to The BOl- board).—"Glre me a seat war down front," a man said to Bert Toong, one of tbe Hippodrome tieanirers. "I want to be dose enoogh to lee all tbe defects." v.I'U wager : ■ bat tbat no one enjoyed tbe now: more ttaan tbis self-same cbap*'unless be was pnrtDtbea oyer being diaappofiited. Tbere are no defecta In tbe ataow tbIs Tear. It Is a guttering snccess all tbe way tbiongb. Af- ter seeing.even a quarter of It, and payuig two dollars a seat, 70a feel yon owe tbe Messrs. Sbnberts money. WitJx Beating capacity Jammed from top to bottom, tbe Hippodrome season of 1910-11 op- ened to what promises tbe. most saecessfOl year of its career, :As.ln past periods—^tbere Is one man's work : tbat stands out like a : Cameo—to him In a Tery large sense ninety per cent, of tbe credit Is doe—Arthor Voegtun. scenic artist, la tbe one bright glittering, star of tbe show. He sog- gests tbe effects. Invents tbem—paints tbem and then seTetal bundled nalrs of brawney or allk- Bbeathed legs, romp azoond tbem—that's vtbe Aa actors, only one or two'conia erer get'la a. K one-nlgbt stand troupe—but-actors aren't needed at tbe Hippodrome—only action, . and there's enoogb of that to satls^ -anybody. :' The new show has three titles^ The Intema- tlonal Cap. Tbe Ballet of Niagara and The Barthqnake, written and produced by B. Bom- sldes: lyrics and music by Manuel Klein. The flrst of these Is in eight scenes, during tbe opening one/Of which a complete e!rens.:»eamiiosed!^of twetre big acts la presented.- Amonir-those who eppear In the circus are .Ulss Louise Stlekney, equestrienne: The Metsettis, triple somersault artists; Udla and Albino, eqnIllbrlstB; I>ee Serano, band balancers; Tbe. Three Honcka, Trench equestrians; Mueller's Uons, Power's Elephants and Spellman's Bears, etc., not for- getting Silvers and Marcellae, who are the chief fun - makers In the carnival of Hippo- drome downs. -v3|ie ilntematianal Cnp -is a epectacnlar ' mdo- i.-drsma with music Among tbe 'big. scenic teatures.whlcb are shown in this part of tbe production may be mentioned a yacht race, tn wfaldi foil izigged racing vessels are shown at full speed. A marvelously realistic sblpwreck. . e great railroad station scene and many other ■trlklng effects. The seeood part of the enter- tainment 111 The Ballet of Niagara, undoubtedly tbe most fiplendld spectacle of iltsi kind ever ■een on the American stage. -;.die^ divertlse- ment, which Is founded on a legend of the Iro- quois Indians, has the magnlflcent setting of Niagara Falls for Its background. Hundreds of coryphees, clad In glittering Indian raiment, perform the native dances. The third part of the abow Is entitled The Earthquake^:::: Change after change of scene occur, dlsoorerlng the. stirring Incident snd scenic grandeur of South America, and culminating with a terrific earth- quake and tidal wave, which devastates a city and drives Its inhabitants shrieking for safety into tbe waters of the lake. . The grand Snale, In which the great> water tank of the Hippo- drome stage Is btongbt Into requisition with "■. - (Oontlnned on ^page B6.> ENJOI NS SI NGER Adele Ritchie, While Appearing at Fifth Avenue Theatre, is Enjoined from Singing Ballad Taken from Madame Sherry. New Tork. Sept. 12 (Special to The Bill- board).—^Adele Bltchle, who appeared last week In the vaudeville bUl at the Fifth Avenue The- atre, -was enjplned last Saturday on an order iasued by Judge Chatfield. of the United States Circolt Oonrt, from singing tbe ballad; Ev'ry Uttle Movement Has a Meaning AU Its Own, from Madame Sherry, the new musical produc- tion at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The papers were served m Miss BItcble during the matinee performance at tbe Fifth Avenne, tbrongb Franklin Blen, attorney for Woods, Frazee and Z<ederer, the complalnanta, who ate tbe owners of the attraction at tbe Mew Am- sterdam. Tbe injunction Is 'said to be tbe first to be procured under tbe new copyright John Drew Scores Heavily New York, Sept. 12 (Special to The Bill-, uoard).—Smith, a comedy, by W. Somerset Maugham. Empire Theatre. •■■ TH1I.,C*ST.: ... Thomas Freenuuir ..v .. J^..-..- John Drew BKbert I)tai8a-Bal»r,:E^ C .. ..Morton Selten Algemon Beppercom .. :Ebssard Short Fletcher lewis Casson Mrs- Oallas-Baker .. .. .. Isabel Irving Bmlly Chapman .. .. .. .. Sibyl Thomdlke Mrs. Otto Itownberg .. .. .... Jane Iiaurel Smith .. Mary Boland The Times says: "There Is capital comedy In smith, and tbere is a moment of rather 'genn- ■ "0 J»tboo. In which one of tbe selfish women suddenly gets word at the bridge table that her poor, little, neglected baby has died while •he was gadding. And tbe scene is capitally £?x et the Empire by every one concerned I it. But the- return of the mourning mother to the following act is a bit overly mawkish. On the whole, hcrwever, and as it stands. Smith Is an exceptltmally clever little play. An" atTd- lence tbat was nearly parboiled enjoyed it. and andlencesT.tliat. have flie good fortune of going «™r a cool wav» sets In are pretty sure to like it cven more. "As has been said, Mr. Drew plays In- his best manner, and with great sincerl^ as well as fanmor. He.Is especially happy In conveying the Impression of genuineness and enmeatnefls in the character. There are suggested depths of feeling in the man which are difficult to con- Tey while still maintaining Oie lighter mood of pleasantness into which the character for the most part falls, but Mr. Drew accomplishes them most admirably. Miss Boland .makes a Biost: icomely maid, and her iietfonnance of the (Die Is, altogether delightful." The Herald:. "Smith dawdles a bit for a ;.eoapIe .of acts, and then there comes a dramatic . soene ttat made the andlenee forget ereii the .neat^: . It sat up and gasped—andF after ^ that ..■:.;.tae..vlaj- struck a deeper note >na,eeemed:-to :^:'.]niTe :e m<»e serious meaning.' .-."Mr. Drew again has an excellent part of a ■ .iX^^tmer, who learns J teal life while exUed In Afnca. and be again' brought Into play all .' the polished art that Is at his command. Miss MaiXiBoIand, in'the-title rote, was a boDse- Bald tf - ezeeptlonaUy . lovable qualities and did .BOt overact. a: blt^: She Is rewarded by winning tte star Sana, hero of the plot. "Hiss liiabel Irring, Miss Jane Lanrel and ICIss SIbyI/.TIiocndike, all members of a bridge -.wblst ::'eet;-'^^acted .'excellently and interlarded tamor:r'«ltli?paflioa. like tme artlBta. and Mr. Haasard Slii»t-wae':^excellent as a cad and so- cial bangec-oo. A« a .complalaaot bnsband. Mr. MOrton SeHen-^e sei T aa "praises -5' ■ t- ' .*'Siidth la aUre. wlthi lto and the lack of: langhs Is more, than atDned for by the ical .taacli of lmman feeUng:'f ■rTb» 8anr>-.-"Tiiin as tbe fabrie-oC tbe new ^lar la, .It rkaa the flaaby ^Mdde: of I<ondon (ConUnned on page 86.1.: JULIET, The Queen of Mimics with tbe $3,000,(X)0 Company. law, dating from July laat. The new law la a federal itatnte, which provides that an In- junction In one atate eovera all the otbar states and territories. A bearing baa been aet tor September 8. ■ RALPH T. KETTERING RESUMES HIS SYNDICATE DUTIES. Chicago, Sepc 10 (Speelal to The Billboard). —On account of bla alllllatloa with tlie numerous outlying tbeatrea, Mr. Balph T. Kettarloc atyles himself "The One-Man Press Traat." If mun- bcra count, be Is deserving of tbla title, as his duties require that be take care of Uia press work for the Academy, Haymarket, Bljon, Cri- terion. Marlowe and Globe theatres. Bestdea tnls, be has charge of the publicity for the twelve load shows put out by jEllmt * Gaiaolo. and la the Chicago press representativs tor Stair and Havlln. His duties do not end here, for be also is acting as press agent for tbe Bow- land and Clifford enterpriaee and la editor of three weekly papers, iscoed In the Interests of tbe theatres he represents. Mr. Kettering Just severed bis connection with White City, when be capably handled tbe pnb- lldty this seas6n, and it Is aald.tae baa been re-engaged for the aeaaon of 1911 at this park to resume bis former duties. Mr. Kettering Is making bis beadquartera at the Haymarket The- atre with Mr. Bocbe, who manages tbla show bouse, as well as several other west-aids the- atres. PRINCESS THEATRE SCHEDULE /SWITCHED. Chicago, Sept. 12 (SpecUI to Tbe Billboard). —^Xbe booking arrangements wUch hare to do with the Princess Theatre have been manipulat- ed to the extent tbat Clara Upman. in Tbe Marriage of a Star, will play at that boose in the stead of Campbell Oasad'a, We Won't Oo Home' Until Morning, which., baa been aide- tracked. The Marriage of a ^ Star'' has been submitted to New Tork'a theatre poUIe and while-It may not be advisedly claimed that it waa by- them branded as an, unqnallfled ancccaa It met with some favor as an entertainment. The eoinpaiiy who . nlayed with Mlaa Upman iM- the East la expected to petfiwm beie intact. Clarence Kolb Joins Max Rogers New York, Sept. 12 (Special to The Bill- board).—Clarence Kolb, of Eolb and 'Dill, is In New York, and what's more, he has signed a contract to appear with Max Bogers under Sbubert management. Xhere Is atOl a law suit, pending: to which flie t.former manager hopes 'to tada. Kolb and Dill, together. ACCIDENT AT CONEY. New- York, Sept, 12 - (Special to The BlU- boaid).—Just as the season at Coney is winding op OD^ of tbe amusement devices gave way injuring- many people, several of whom may die. ■ A defective wheel is said to have caused the accident. HONEY BOY MINSTRELS AT Mc- VICKERS. Chicago. Sept. 12 (Special'to'Tbe'Billboard). —^We are told that by special arrangement, Jas. J. Corbett will be the Interlocutor with Oeorge Evans' Honey Boy Minstrels when that aggre- gation of entertainers takes possession of Mc- Vlckers* Theatre. Gentleman Jim expects to put on his monologue which concerns the rece:it Jcttries-Jofanson light at Bene: Dooley Joines Marie Cahill New York, Sept. 9.—J. Francis Dooley and Corinne Baylea have been engaged by Daniel V. Arthur to support Marie Gahll) In the new Avery Hopwood-SIlvlo. Heln musical comedy that has not yet been named, Mr. Dooley will: be the; principal comedian. ' In order to accept tbla management Mr.;:I>oolN and. Miss Saylca bad first to' secure their rueaae from-a con- tract that called for their appearance tor two yean In tbe Enropean music halli beginning in September. THE SLIM PRINCESS AT- THE 8TU DEBA KER. Chicago, Sept. 12 (Special to Tbe Billboard). ^Tueaday . evening, September ISi - is the date announced for; the. opening of The 811m Princeaa at tbe 'Stodebaker Theatre, Oharlea DUlfaig- bam Is responsible for; tbe production of the new play whlch is the work of Henry Blossom and Leslie Stuart. Miss Elsie Jsnla occupies the big type position on the program and la the featured player. The company in anpport of Miss Janis is a well-selected snd noteworthy organization. In- It are George Parsons, William Fraette, Julia Frary, Florence Morrison, Sam Collins and Harry PUeer. '; Theatrical Doings Along Broadway Julian Edwards, tbe noted composer, was burled in Woodlawn .Cemetexy- Advlcea from Toronto state that Bobert Ed- eson has made a bit In bis new play. Where the TraU Dlvldea. Walter KIngsley baa been apendlng a (sw days in Hartford,; Conn. Bnmor haa It-^t tbe . Plaaa Maslc Hall win play stock this :Winter. ' ■ - ;; Welcome to Oar dty, with nomas A. Wist, Is scheduled to open here aooo. XYohman has Imported twenty-four comediaoa from England—takes a lot' to make Broadway laugh. Howard Fltsallan had 'his picture taken the other day at the Actors' Field Day—snch a beastly picture, Howard aays. Wm. T. Hodge la at the- West End; lit The Man from Home. The Manhattan Opera Company opens - «■ Sept. 10. ;; The Comedy Theatre has . Clara Upman. Strougheart was offered in. atock at the Acad-, amy last'week. John Cort has secured ttae Broadwaj; and .Ta* bor Grand theatres in Denver. ■ ' Oscar Wilde's comedy. The Importance of Being In Earnest. Is prodaeed by wmf ' A. Brs- dy ; at; Maxlne^ EUIott'a Theatre for: g.i nm of three weeks. Colonel Fraada iTerarraalled on the ;Liialtanta for aa extended .vialt to.-Borope.' Labor Day. with Its teirUlc lieat, held down: the. theatre..attettdaiiee.'<;-.'-<<:.';;'t-i'r.... . Sir ; Herbert Tree may »Tlalt America this seaaon, under the management of .The llab-' lets. . ■ ■ ,..■■:.;.;.:■;..;;/-'• • v..; Two of the striking telephone glrla - have Joined the chorus of a musics! Show. Ftske O'Hara la rehearsing -Wearing of the Green—of couise. that's tbe name of a play. E. M. Holland arrived yesterday, from-Europe to begin hia season at'the-New Theatre. . The Johnnies are lonesome-r^Urllea ; baa gone to Brooklyn—tuff Inckl ' Charles FrohmsB.yfavota .^Sunday abowe—any- way It's a .good:'ptess'etoiy.--.;: ... ■■ ;,.,:;■-:■.■. -Helen Ware opened In The Desertera on Sep- tember. 12. • Frank J. Mclntyre la resting. at Bel-mar-on- the-Sea. . ,. •■',,■..■;.', ^ Oertrode Quinlan baa ; rlten to atellar Im»- ora—ahe: win continue aa Mlsa - Patay. . Fiederlek Xknesdale baa signed with Jos. M. Weber. Biymond Hltebeock ipent the week at the Grand Opera Honaa In The Man Who Owaa Broadway. - Seems to be no end to the roicane Hunter'* prosperity. • Tbe Richmond Theatre, at Stapleton, S. I., baa been made; a one-stander. The glories of tronplng ate being broogbt closer to home every."day.' Bobert HlUlatd la leheatatng A VCol There Was. Louise Cloaser HsIe baa been engaged (or tbe New Theatre. • • - (Continued on page 60.)