The billboard (Aug 1911)

AUGUST 26, 1911. The Billboard 55 CHICAGO VAUDEVILLE. (Continued bom pas* 11.) ■.„»» a bit of competition ill toe immediate Sighborliood it, U noFdetrinwntal to tali popu- lar south Side home. _ The roar Musical Watsons open the show m a nleasuw mnalcal offering and (ire fifteen „ ln „t«s ofldeal entertainment The feature nmnbera of the act are renditions on the sylo- ohone and saxophone, both of which are play* Br real artists In their line. The Great Orma. sU feet of feminine comedy, is billed lost as she is. She Is of the foun- tiln-pe™ bath-tub type and is really funny. Her character songs and Impersonations went ever very weU and made her the laughing bli ^Zeno and' Handel offer an act resembling in i small way the one now being done by Montgom 5r and Moore. The planologue and singing In character is clever and the work of the "little lady" made a decided Impression. Ralph Connors, one of the newcomers in the ventrlloonial field, made a big bit and all In- dications point to a brilliant future. He it ■leasioe in personality and appearance and his Work is dean and nicely put over. Dixon. Bowers and Dixon, assisted by Miss Anna Bnrt, Introduce a comedy sketch called The Ar-ian-saw Fiddler and make good as - comedy feat nre. ; . VAUDEVILLE BILL AT THE SANS SOUCI PARK. Chicago. Ang. 19 {Special to The Billboard). —Vaudeville in the Casino at Bans Bond Park still retains the popularity enjoyed during the earlier summer months. The attractions are booked by the W. V. M. A., and good shows have been the rule for the most part of the en- tire season. The bill this week la opened by the Loos Brothers, singing Jerome H. Bem- lck's songs. The boys use a piano and are very clever singers. Tbelr. offering proves a big hit. Yamamoto Brothers, a duo of clever Japs, submit a few very diScnlt wire feats Including somersaults and barrel Jumping. Their balanc- ing is. also a feature worthy of note. The Four Dancing Bellea appear third on the bill. This quartette was reviewed last week under the Wilson Avenue Theatre report. The Bimbos, novelty comedy acrobats, in- troduce some new feats, but tbelr act consists mostly of stunts that have been seen before. They do some very clever falls and submit some good material in exhibitions of strength. The act went very big and proved one of the bits of the Sill. The Wilson Brothers are headlined this week but owing to the slae of the Casino,, could not get their stuff across as well as they do In the theatres. It ia practically impossible to hear anything past toe lint few rows of tables, and In this way a good act Is practically wasted. The Four Casting Campbells close the Show In gymnastic and easting exhibitions. They work fast and well and proved a big hit. ROSE SYDELL'S SHOW REVIEWED (Continued from page 11.) Terrlssa Propreom Miss Anna O'Brien Anita Callboard Miss Dorothy Dodd Typewriters out of a Job. Genevieve Stageserew Miss Eva Langdon Trixie Bmrehllght Miss Amy Earle Bonnie Setrock Miss Ida Cornel Uade Scenery Miss Myrtle Howard Madame Charlotte Basse. Ludwlg Wlsnlx. Proprietor of an Intelligence Office, afterwards half-owner of the Hot Staff Burlesque Co. Johnny Weber And many other who.would not give their right names. MUSICAL NUMBHBS—ACT I. Grand opening chorus by entire company. Tha Kingdom of Fan. A Beautiful Ocean of Beer; Johnny Weber and chorus. The Suffragette; VIn- ula Henshaw and chorus. Do Ton Believe in Dreams?; Annie Morris and chorus. Dandy Dan; Janes Bogard and chorus. Mary Knew that there Was Something In the Air; Dewy Camp- bell. Mr. Boogie Man; Mark Davis and chorus, I'll BnDd a Wall Around Too, Miss Bosle; Florence NIcoU and chorus. Cheer Dp, Comrade; Monta Parker and entire company, finale. Between the first and second acta the following high-class vaudeville acts will be Introduced: Mark Davis and James Bogard, assisted by Miss Florence Nlcoll. presenting their latest ver- sion, Hans, the Grocery Boy: the vaudeville riot, VInnle Henshaw and Annie Morris. In a Professional Tryout; engagement extraordinary— the vaudeville sensation. Monte Campbell. Dewy Poker and Geo. Park. In a one-act rural com- edy by Jack Burnett, Sklnny's Affinity: the unl- rerjtl favorites, Wm. 9. Campbell and Johnny Weber, presenting Papa at Rome. Introducing twenty-live beautiful models—it la to laugh. MUSICAL NUMBERS—ACT II. Luy Love, VInnle Henshaw and entire com- Kf. I Want to Shake Hands with Every mppost on Broadway, Geo. W. Park and chorus; Paree, Pares, Mies Boss SydeD sod entire company: Come Take a Din In the Briny. «ny. Snsle Fisher and chorus; Fishing, Misses Henshaw, Morris. Fisher, Parker. Messrs. Web- v, Campbell. Davis and Park; Miss Salome, S!" ,n "" Hewell: The Man with the Spear, Weber. Campbell. Davis, Bogard. Park •ad Oahan; Try Me. Miss Boss Sydell and ?™">jr Weber with entire company: Grand Fi- nite, Boss Sydell sad entire company. PARIS • EWS LETTER. (Continued from page 11.) *52* to be strung out in trains of about live, SL t V t> * drawn Try traction engine. theatre was planned to ssat 1,8*0 in per- «« comfort. Upholstered chairs, with arm- nra. should be nsed Instesd of the oncom- n««?. 6 " trln *>rs and flspbacka one would ordl- ff^«f. xpwt *._ Tlwr » wwe to be eight boxes •a addition. The stage waa to be large enough wimount any piny m the repertoire of the "fnedie-rrancalse, or any other theatre in Parts, wit £J* f tt «*s were to be secured In the usual •iHl , ' r . , . h ? »■* of electricity, the plant gener- F«s&JJ^ eb _j5 , °" 1 * form part of the outfit. LooHigntR with en the colors necessary, dlm- n«'.n t " Tt " ,rht »' floodlights, borders and what not, an were Included. The tent Itself wss to 3S»' P a theatre more than a tent, nothing ** She comfort of the audience or the performers waa to be overlooked, from venti- lating fans to running water and toilet rooms. These were Gemler's plana. The plans are now fulfilled in .the completest way possible, with a little thrown In for good measure. At the opening matinee, which was held in the theatre "pitched" on the Esplanade des In- valldes. President Fallleres and many other state officials were present. And during the three days the "theatre ambulant" rested on' this lot It played to capacity. Paris society made a func- tion of the date. Aa suggested In the beginning, this venture is something bigger than a one-man affair; It la national: It la the Comedle-Prancais on wheels. Here are the namea of some of those who form a sort of supporting, or honorary, committee of direction: Jules Claretle (director Comedie- Francalse), Maurice Donnay, Paul Boarget, Hen- ri Lavedan. Emiie Faguet. Jules Lemaltre. Ed- mond Bostand, Jean Bichepln, Gabriel Faore, Massenet (of the Opera), Maurice Baires, the members of the Institute, Rodin (the sculptor) end many others, including several cabinet mem- bers. The aims of the Theatre National Ambulant are praiseworthy enough. Americans can not appreciate theatrical conditions as .they exist here. One would think that France being a small, compact country, all of Its 40,000,000 of people would have ample opportunity of seeing the best In the line of theatre offerings. The reverse Is the truth. Few people ontslde of Paris see. save at rare Intervals, any real acting. Theatrically speaking, Paris Is France. The citizens of Lyons, for example, a city of half a million people, bigger than Cleveland, or Cincinnati, or San - Francisco, or New Or- leans, seldom see first-class acting in first-class plays, without coming to Pans. And If this be true of Lyons, how much more so it is of smaller places. So the rolling'playhouse, with Its Parisian stars. Is going to take the classics to the people, the people being unable to come to the classics. Mollere, Tolstoi. Baclne, Cornellle and other great men of other days will be shown by some of the best players In France. Modern authors will also be played. The Malade Imag- lnalre. the Barbler de Seville. Anna Kareniaa, Galtes de l'Escadron, La Tie Publlque, Le Deplt Amoureux and l'HIrondelle are some of the plays which are being presented. L'HIron- delle, mentioned last. Is not the play of Mme. Rejane's repertoire, hut Is something new and of an entirely different order, dealing with the sinking of a submarine. It Is also different. It Is said (I have not seen It) from The Submarine, which Olea Netbersole secured from the Grand Gulgnol Theatre here a few years back. From Paris the auto-theacre went to Versailles and from there to Lille. It Is meeting every- where with Instantaneous success, as It should. The prices run from one to three franca (20 to 60 cents), which, for this country, la like giving seats away. It costs that much to see an ordinary motion picture show. The venture is capitalized at S160.000. there being 8,000 shares at *20 each. It Is expected that the rolling theatre will pay Cor itself in short order and yield large dividends to stock- holders. For scenery, properties, costumes, sal arles, etc.. $47,000 a year is considered suffi- cient; for taxes, insurances, route expenses, stor- age dnring winter, etc.. $41,000 is to be added, the total expenses being calculated at $88,000 a year. Counting 830 performances s year, with a paid attendance at $400 each performance, would make $132,000 Income a year, to which could be added $7,200 from programs, ushering and cloak-room privileges, etc. All said and done, a profit of $60,000 a year Is expected. SOME NOTES. The 250th performance of Papa, the De Flers and De Calllavet comedy, has Just been cele- brated here. The Grand Gulgnol has Just revived Son Poteau, a drama which had a long run at thla house once before. Miguel Zamacois, author of Bouffons and La Fieure Mervellenee. has read a new play to Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. The piece was accepted and the great actress win herself create the principal role during the coming season. The Belle of New York has been revived at the Moulin Rouge. It Is a big success. Prlmeroee is the title of the latest comedy from the pens of those twln-souled playwrights. Robert de Flers and Gaston de Calllavet. It will be produced at Paris October O. Mlas Adelaide, "the American Doll." Is still the big hit of the Marlgny Theatre, she and J. J. Hughes, her dancing partner. _ .. Guy Weadlck ia scheduled to go to Berlin and London during the fall. As usual. The Billboard will let his friends know where he is "ropin'." The seml-openair revue theatres In the Champs Elysees are all packed these hot nights. The roller rink at Magic City, almost an put- door one. Is one of the moat popular attractions on the lot. In spite of the .heat. A telegram from Lyons states that several people were badly Injured In a panic following a cinematograph fire there this week. The the- atre was destroyed, a neighboring theatre be- ing; dsmsged. Andre Brule, s matinee Idol here, la to appear in a revue. One sees Parisian actors anywhere. COOLEY-THOM FEoStl NGftH EATRE Wants three Trombones, two Cornets, one Bari- tone, to Increase and strengthen band; double stsge band and orchestra. Could use three or four dramatic people. Boosers. no; the reason of this ad. Route: Chester, m.. M; Crystal City Mo.: Herculaneum, Mo.; Venice, 111* St. Charles. Mo.; Klondike. Mo. The Colored Citizens of Madison Co. Want a Carnival Co. of clean Shows aal Merry- go-Round, etc., to exhibit at park, Jackson, Tcnn.. beginning Oct 2-7. 1811. Address J. W. LANE, care P. O. Dept.. Jsckson. Tcnn. T. O. KEPLER'S EXPOSITION SHOWS UNITED Brookvtlle. Ind., week August 31-28, inclusive: on main street, auspices Business Men. Wanted. —Three A-l good Shows. 1 more. Platform Show; Concessions of all kinds; Ferris Wheel, Freaks, Animals and cariosities: S good Novelty Acts for Feature Show for long season; all winter South. Have solid bookings under good promotion. Address General Delivery. Brook- ville, Ind. • .1 .•; ■■-<■.-. WANTED -FOR- W. H. RICE WOODS*™*- GREAT ALAMO SHOWS (Organised in 180*—We must use the paper.) Shows, Riding Devices and Privileges Of every kind and character. Three good strong sensational acts. Net Diver, High Wire, Loop, etc. Cowboys and girls, with stock. Press Agent. Band, white, 14 pieces; colored, 8 pieces. Archie Moore, with Griffith, 1808; Park Prentice, write. Opening date, September 18th, Adrian. Mich., Home-coming and Aviation Meet, on the streets. September 25th, DanvDIe, III., Big Home- coming, Horse Show and Aviation Meet, on the Streets. $10,000.00 raised by Industrial dab for entertainment. This will he one of the best this year. October 2nd, Alton, illl.. Eagles Freer Street Fair, on nubile square. First one on the streets In eight years. We will have many ot the best towns to follow into the Southwest. Out all winter. No enclosures. like to hear from people with us before. We will have the NEW FEATURE that will get the big contracts for 1812, Address BICE d> WOODS, in oars Wellington Hotel, Chicago, Dl. "SWEET SOUTHERN SINGER" TAYLOR HUTTON TENOR Is coming noith and wants musical comedy, minstrel and band people that double. Address, TAYLOR HUTTON, Memphis, Term. WANTED-FOR HOWE'S LONDON SHOWS PERFORM ERS AID H MSICIAWS Also boss property man and assistant boss hostler; experienced boy for lunch car. Billboard, newspapers and other legitimate privileges to let. Bonner, Mont., 24th; Deer Lodge, 25th; Dillon, 26th; Idaho Falls, Idaho, 28th; Rexburg, 29th; Blackfobt, 30. Write or wire JERRY MUGIVAN. WANTED PRIVILEGES FOR AND Aviation Meet AND HORSE SHOW Sept. 25 to 30, under Aupket of the DANVILLE INDUSTRIAL CLUB Everything on the principal business streets. $10,000 haa been raised by our leading business men to make this one of the biggest events ever is this State. Parades, etc., etc An free oat the streets. Legitimate shows and privileges of every kind wanted. Good opening for decorators, as dry will be one mass of bunting. Address Danville Home-Coming HARVEY B. DAT, Manager Concessions, DANVILLE, ILLS. SOUTH CAROLINA'S BIG FAIR Will be held at AIKEN, S. C, Nov. 14,15, 16 and 17. Record breaking crowds a certainty. Prosperity reigns. Want to hear right away from FlRsf-CLASS AT- TRACTIONS AND CONCESSIONS. We prefer to contract on percentage bast's for attractions. HERBERT E. GYLES, Secretary. —AT LIBERTY- NEW 20th CENTURY MERRY-GO-ROUND Have few open weeks; fair secretaries, home-comings and celebrations of dis- tinction, take notice; also have four concessions with creditable frame-up; write or J. M. SHEESLEY, Fayette ville, Term. WANTED-FOR A TEXAS RANGER Seventh successful year. Actors doubling brass. Musicians double stage. Salary sure.. Make it low. Piano Flayer, read or fake, to double band. Soubrette with specialty for "THH COWBOT GIRL," Knroy version. Heavy Man, Juvenile Man, Soubrette. Piano Player, to doable a part in "An Aristocratic Tramp." This is not a band show. Address JACK HOSKTBTB, Severe Hotel, Ohloago. Wanted Qoitk—Colored Perforsers aid Mnsiciais Colored performers that have acts that will make good. State how many real changes yon can do. Performers can stay as long as tbelr sets make good. Also want Leader with music, double comet and violin (one that can stsge afterpieces given preference). Tuba, double piano; Tram- bone and Trap Drnmmee ojith Traps. Permanent engagement for good sight readers. Fuel lively no boosers or disturbers^ Wate lowest salary first letter. 'Write Manager New Burktngha " atre. Box 1ST, WUmlngtonv». O. The New Buckingham will epea Its s eas o n Monday, Am Performers in this territory at any time during season wffl please write.