The New York Clipper (February 1903)

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THE THREE KEATONS Joe.Myra and Buster, have become recognijed two a day attractions, in their comedy act which has been playing the circuits with ever increasing success. Joe is the man with the table and Buster, who is a child comedian and not a midget,as mm i«- ture edition or his father in the act, can easily be classed with the best. The trio together present one or the strongest acts jn vaudeville. Thcy.have lately made a tour of the Keith G'rcui t and the only trouble Mr. Keaton has is the selection ofdates from the numerous offers tendered him. ADELE PURVIS ONR1 and her continuous and uninterrupted bookings are excellent examples or whaf originality, constant ambition tor improvement and novelties will do for a performer. Miss Onri has presented her unique specialty at all the leading Theatres and is at all times preparing new features for its embellishment. .Her electric globe, novel effects and a pleasing personality make her very much sought after by managers of Theatres. In the summer she i* booked at the parks and the fairs. 5he isnow completing a tour of the Orpheum circuit. GRACIE EMMETT An actress who has been well known for her clever character work on the legitimate stage has of late gained renown in the Vaudeville Mouses. Her exceptionally fine work in'Mrs.Murph^i Second Husband" has made her a solid favorite with all the patrons of the first class houses, She having played the various circuits over and over again. A company of competent people have been secured for her support, and the sketch is a drawing card. At present Miss Ernmett is filling a prolonged engagement in Australia under contract with. Harry Richard. JA HARRY LE CLAIR in 1871. » The above is a reproduction of a photograph taken when this celebrated character comedian made his first appearance on the stage .and from that beginning up to the present time he has al- ways been a recognijed artist. Mr. leClair is not to be classed with the so-called female im- personator, as his characters an various. Among some of his biggest successes are descriptive songs such as "TheCardinal Richelieu "rlephiito" from Faust. "The Roman Boy'from Quo Vadis and others too numerous to mention. Mr.Le LEONA BLAND. HOWARD & BLAND. This team has been very successful for the past few years in Vaudeville. For two seasons they were a leading feature with the Great Lafayette 5how, and made a big hit. Since men their success has not abated .and they are considered firjfclass head linens. "Fheyare booked for London and Hie provinces, and have flattering offers for Australia and South Africa. /) new act Clair is again this season playing all Hie prince 1 f rorn (tie pen of Edmund Day is in active pal vaudeville Houses.with his usual big success, preparation.and from all appearances it t L will be a pronounced . r ■■■ ■ :. f^L succ ess. MctNTYRE&HEATK * are presented here in the heyday of youth, when at the beginning of their professional career, their early efforts gave promises of a bright and successful future-And that ttiese promises nave been fully realiied, evtryone knows. There is nota team of performers betterknown in this country than are these two quief unassuming men.who by their inethods.in which In stand alone, have causedmllions of people to laugh. during their term of combination!!! ousinejj aj partners and friendj foroveraquartefofacenfwy.Andnone are better liked and resbected rhanrnese same two men,byall theiratcjuaintances professional and otherwise. They are enoaqed for three years witt Orpheum 5how. Jm ->■-. ... ■■ . - -v. ■ .- --.-.• .- .. -.' ■ • ". ■-:' >,■ . -r. > '■». . &?>. - :: i' . 4 . I ■. - - . ..■ *..- ^. ■ - ^,-jJ I I >•: . ■ 1 .'■■ k t! > J 'i&XAr * j*J ELINORE SISTERS. These two well known performers need no introduction either to the theatrical profession or to theatregoers, their clever act beinganecoj nijed headlincr all over the country.Through their unexcelled work in the burlesguellne some years ago they were brought to the attention of the managers of leading Vaude- ville houses,and all of them vied with each other for an opportunity to have the act on their bills. This is their last season in Vaude- Ville.as in 1903-1904 they will star in a suit- able farce comedy written ferthem by Fleming, Jerome & Sthwarti. They will be managed by James Hyde; and the Bison City Quartette, Hall R Staley. FrankMurphy, TomHearn, M«y Madden, Francius LaMarch, Madeline Franks, Hermint Bernette and other* have been engaged, BOB & GEORGE '■ QUIGLEY first entered the profession at the City,Garden and Old Fell Gardens in Wilkes barre, P* (their home) as double clog dancers in > IB82. Shortly afterwards they toured the Western country, making their biggest hit in San Francisco, They first opened on the Keith Circuit in 1692 at Phil*., and since then have produced seven different specialties on that Circuit. 'rheyortcjinated "TheToll Gate* in 1896 and bounded tothe front instantly. Their latest hit "A Congressman at large" produced ul Kei ths, New York, 5ept,29, ., 1902 immediately doubled their salary. " & Being originutors and clever writers "% their future success is assured. «*&*** ns^ 6i*ge XVII