Billboard advertising (Sept 1910)

SEPTEMBER 17, 18ia Xlie.Billboard 23 Fred FIsber wa* a vUltor to tbft Hacenbeck- Willaca Show at Hamilton, O. Alt. Monroe Joined Warren Bioi.' Sbow to play tuba In the blB bantl. Mr. Howard Is tbo wardrobe mtalreaa with Campbell Bros.' Showa. Ed. Allen !• the producing clown with Camp- bell Broa.' Sbowi. EAiST LIVERPOOL, O. Opanings at Local Theatres Inaugurate Season With S> R> O. Busineaa. Business has opened in a Terr satlafaetory manner at the Ceramic • Theatre this aeason, which house will continue under the actlre man- agement of William Tallman. formerly of Bell- aire, O. The Prince of Fllsen, 31. pleased ■ rair-sised audience. Counter attractions. Includ- ing a public wedding at Bock Springs Park, lield down the receipts. Hiss Ethel Potts, of this city, Is a member of the above company, and was entertained during her Tislt here by a number of former friends. In the specialty of The American Qlrls, Miss Potts assumes the cbarscter of Pansy Penn, the Philadelphia girL Cora Lawton Mitchell, In repertoire, was the attraction 5-7. At popular prices, the bnsl- neas was heavy. Is Marriage a Fallnre 13: The Olrl from Bector'a IB; Tolunteer Organist 17. Gcoixe Evans' Honey Boy Minstrels did a good business on the 1st. Specialties and opening better than'last eeason. The American Theatre (J. Ii. Herron, mgr.), which opened the week of August 29, broke all records for opening week. Two shows are given nightly, lasting about one hour and thirty min- utes, and 8. B. O. prevailed nightly. This house has the largest seating capacity of any theatre in tlie city, and Is capable of staging any of tbe larger prodnctiona. For tlie opening bill, UlUan Osbonme and Co. 'were headUnen. while The Three Singing Olrls was considered the best act of the character seen bere for several The Aeroplane Olrl was the headllner for the last half of the openiDg*week. The week at this house is spilt with Wheeling, changes be- ing made every Thursday and Monday. Jerre Collins, who has charge of tbe cane and prlie wteel at Bock Spring Park this season, will again be aaaistant atage carpenter at tbe Alvin Theatre, Pittsburg. Collins, together with Harry Dunkle and Al. Mnrdock, wUl put the Happyland Girl Show on at country fairs in this section, opening at the Tri-State' Fair at Bock Spring Park, September 20. Burgetts- town. Pa.; Canal Dover and Coshocton, 0.. are other dates so far booked. AH male employee of Bock Spring Park took part in a stag banquet at- the park August 24. There were tnlrty-fonr plates, and the af- fair^ was a success in every way. AI Mnrdock, in charge of the Honse of Non- sence at Bock Spring, Is again on his old Job of aasistant electrician at the Nlzon Xbeatre, Pittsburg, while Hany Dunkle, who was as- sistant auperintendent of Bock Spring Park, goes back to the Nixon as stage door keeper. Bob Clements has closed at Rock Spring Park and has Joined dole Bros.' Shows, now doing the Southern Circuit. Clements was fW years manager of tbe Main Shows, and was with Paw- nee Bill for three yeats. James Smith, of Pittsburg, stage carpenter with the George Evans Honeyboy Minstrels, was busy Bbaklng bands with old friends while the eompiny -was ati the Ceramic. .He is well known liere. . Walter Williams, secretary of local No. 63, T. U. A., of thia city, announces the admlwion of fonr new members. Tlie lodge Is booming, and at the next meeting seversl additional ap- elcattons are to be acted npon. The local is Dfclng forward to tbe Wheeling convention, next year, with considerable pleaaore. Walter Williams has again been given his for- mer berth of atage manager at the Ceramic. Walah's Dreamland ia doing the big bnalness Among the five cent abows. Manager Walsh has had plans for tbe enlargement of the house completed, and contracts will be let within a fWtnlsbt. M. ZIMEBMAN LEXINGTON, KY. Field's IMinatrcIs Opens Seaaon in The Blue Grass Town. AI. O.'Field's Minstrels opened the theatrical season at the Opera House on Sept. 7. to a large and enthusiastic audience. From prewnt Indications tbe current season will be the l>est we have had for many years. Chas. Scott, the (nanagcr. is very optimistic, regarding the success of his honse this year. Many improve- ments have been made at the theatre, and it Is now a model of beauty and comfort. A number of the biggest and best attractions are booked to appear during tbe season. The Auditorium, again under the management of J. M. Perkins, wIU play the Shubert and alBlIated attractions. Mr. Perkins atates that bis boose will open on or about the 20th inst. The Hippodrome, of which I.oaia H. Ramsey Is manager, will present high-class vaudeville. The seating capacity of this honse Is only BOO. this number being Inadequate to accommodate tlie crowds. It Is probable that the Star will revert to vandevUle aa soon as tbe season Is fairly on. The Princess, Bine Grass and New Star aia turning away crowds at tbeli rapeettve bouses dally. F. I.. eODFBBT. The New Majestic Theatre, Spartanburg, S. a. has been pnrctassed by Lester J. Smith and tbe name or tlie theatre changed to TIM Amusn. The Dnvall Stock Company has been engaged by Mr. Smith for an Indefinite engage- ment. PERFORMERS WITH..... Ringling Bros' World's Greatest Shows—1910. THE 5 ALEX TROUPE World's Greatest FLYING TRAPEZE ACT First time in America JOHN R. AGEE America's Champion Roogh Rider Castrillon Troupe Cuban Wonders Ladies & Gentlemen Acrobats 6--Flying Kelsons--6 FLYING RETURN ACT EDDIE NEMO CLOWN Engaged for the ^IHnter MR. M. IRANI M^. of the Four World - Pomoas Freaka from Britlab India. All NaUve Hlndooa. link. FOSTO Marvelous Flexible Equilibrist 2-0'DOIES-2 WIRE RUNNERS JUMPERS AND CAKE WALKERS ABREU TROUPE (IIVE IN NUMBEK) MOST REMARKABLE MEXICAN ACROBATS The Hying Wards The Fastest and Most Sensational Double Trapeze Act MARDO TRIO Presenting Tommy Atkins on Dnty' lESUS MUARES The Mexican Wonder CSuunpion of ail Wire Walken, barring none. Fred Stelling English Clown and His Dog Bobby ViaOR LEE The Funny Lecturer Mile. Coretta THE HUMAN DOLL FEATUKE OF ANNEX SEVEN MONTROSE TROUPE EUROPEAN ACROBATS John Fe Slater Clowming and Chair-Driving CARL LUSTER HAND BALANQNG CONTORTIONIST