The New York Clipper (September 1905)

722 THE NlSrW YORK CLIPPEH. September j). Notes fbom Ehleiis ind Liwrincb's Co. —We bive been plaTlne all Bummer throazb the South. Bvcrvthlng Is ruDnlog imoota- It, and we are maktos moner. We came into Tulao on one day's Dtlling, packed tbem to the doors, and remained over for a second week, by request. At Bapulpa. Oeo. A, Lawrence, J. K. niley and J. R. Wright were made full fledged "birds" In the Eagles. We have the very best booking through Kansas, lovra, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and rennsjrlranla. We will close our season In Max, nenr New York. Our repertory la: "The Wise Mr. Owl/' "The Princess," "The Cowboy Olrl," "Under Two Flags," "A Ro- mance Among Fools," "The Golden Legacy," "Klnnegan's Alley," "OllTer Twlst,''^ ths Lawrence version of "The Vendetta, "Mr. Joskin, of Conn," and "Don Cssar De Razan." The roster: Rblers tc Lawrence, proprietors; Oeo. A. I>awrence, manager; Krneat M. Bhicrs, treasurer; James Andrews, advance reprenentatlve; Bob Harris, elec- trician ; Will Chase, musical director; Chas, Ouyer, carpenter; J. C. Qodley, stage direc- tor: L D. Kent, J. R. Wright, J. B. Ullej, T. T. Anderson, C. Clement Andrews, Elea- nor Kella, Mny Treat, 0. 0. Qodley, Myrtle Tating ond Lillian liar. We are making ■ special scenic production o( tbe Lawrence Teralon of "The Vendetta" for a feature bill. We are enjoying good health ond are wnjr above the "fever district." Uathhun-Mann Co. Notes. — This com- p,.ny takes the road 8ept. 18, equipped with a car load of scenery to properly produce each play In Its repertory. We will have a great line of novelty advertising and a band- some lohhy display. Our company will In- clude ptoyers well known In repertory, and our feature act will be the Flying Rathbuns. Wm. n. Daley Is the advance reprenentatlve. T. II. WiNNBTT announces tlint he now has the controlling Interest In "The Moon- shiners" of which Dot Korroll and John Illmmclein have secured territorial rights. Mr. Wlnnctt has also the rights to "Fablo Romanl." FtonnNCB Rbbp, daughter of the lato Ro- land ItGcd, Is the leading lady In tht Worcester, Mass., stock company. IsADBi, InviNo will appear this season In Biinport of Viola Allen, lo "Tbe Toast of tbe Town," by Clyde Fitch. ROSTRR OF "UNnBIl SOOTniBN SKIBS" (Central).—Harry DocI I'arkcr, proprietor and manager; business manager, J. P. Les- ter ; odvanco agent, J. I'. Korrest; stage man- ager, Wm. W. Illair; properties, W. Flegel ; carpenter, Alfred GalardI; electrician, Tom Mathews. Members of company: Harry De Forrest, Jessie Eleanor Terry, Laura Oalc- man, Waller Coupe, I^ralno Weetford, How- ard Walsh, Reatrlee Ilalfour, Harry LInsen, Wm. W. DIaIr, Ilortcnse Clement, Alice Haynes, Jennie Reatarlck, Resale Oalardl, Arthur ,T. Harmon, George Foster, Kate San- ford Wyllc, J. lOIIcen Goodwin, Guasle Luria, Arthur B. Hnwkcr, Howard Walters, Thomas Towie, Uentrtco Oliver and Lillian Btylnger, Season opened at Hammond, Ind., Aug. 22. Sam D. MEimiT.i., who has been doing lead- ing business for Melbourne MacDowelt, In g series of Bardou productions, at St. Louis, as closed his engagenicnt there and will Kend o few days at nis country home, near iBvllle, III., before going to New York, to complete nrrangemcnts for this season. Miiasns. Nicolai tc Havlin, who will star Rarnoy Gllmorc In the now play, "A Rocky Road to Dublin," have engaged Frank Du- coln as advance rcpreseiitatlvo, making his seventh season la that capacity with Mr. Ollmorc. KKi.LAn, Tim Maqician, opens bis season Sept. 8, at Trenton, N. J., playing the prin- cipal cities for forty weeks, after which time the magician Intends to visit Australia, being under contract to play the two prin- cipal cities In that country. Mr. Kellor, this season, will again be accompanied by Von Vnladnn, In his magic and alclght of hand, lo addition to a company of flfteen persons. Kdgar Ilealy has been engaged by Dudley McAuow to act as press rcurosoQ- tnllvc for Mr. Kellnr. Lkonakii a. Kmmriit has bought from Francis Tucker, drnmatlst, "A Itoyal Wolf," a melodrama In four act, written especially for his wife, MIna Grimn. Tho same hns been leased to Manner's Stock Co., with whom Mrs. Rmmert Is featured this scoson. The company opens In tialcsburg, 111., Sept. NoTics rnoji tiid Floyd R. RniaaB Co. (under the nianagomcnt of Torbett & Wol- Incc).—This company hns been doing u very nice iMislnesH all Summer In Wisconsin. Wo openwl our Fall dates nt WInlleUl, la., Aug. 21, with seven good fairs to follow. We will carry a band and orehcstra, special scenery iind paper, and will have one of tho best repertory coropanlCH In that territory this BciiMun. FuANK K(U)Ar goes with "She Dared Do Right." Tub Comrdian Pianist, Tom Waters, who l8_ Blnrrlug In the musical farce comedy, "iNelKliburly Neighbors," under tho maiiage- mcnt of Frank W. Nosoii, writes that lie recently spent a very plenKiint hnlt hour at the Summer homo of 'rhunuia R Shea, at Norlhport, near Hvlfast, Me. Mr. Waters adds that Ills success In his new olTcrlng Is most gratifying, the press speuklng In tho highest tcrniH of the performance. The Winter tour Is booked solid and business Is all tliat can bo UoHlred. Jas. J. Hoyd Joined the coui- Pany nt ICllsworth, Mu., Aug. 0, rculoclug rank L. Ilrowuo. Wii.i.iAM W. LAroiNT, author of "When Women Love," "li'or I.ovo nud Honor," and who Is to become business manager of the Now Vermont Theatre, at Iturrc, Vt.. has orRiinlzod tho lirnyhniu & Lnpolnt Green Alountnln circuit and bus twenty towns where he can piny nttrorllons. lie Is also trying to promote tho erection of a snmll tnentrc, iit Norllitlcld, Vt., that town be- ing nt present without a plnyhoiiso. i.i:h .1. Kkllam closed u succeaafiil Sum- omtmt and m\mzi NoTss raoM ma Al. O. Ficld Qbbatbb MiNSTBiLS : Tbe Ortt week of the twenty- first annual tour of tbe AI. O. Field Min- strels will be long remembered by those who compose the company. The three weeks of rebearsols In Columbus, O., were exceeding- ly pleasant, and the members were looking forward to the first week In Northern MIchl- gan with considerable pleasure, anticipating cooling breetes from tbe lakes. Light over- coats were procured for the cool nights we eipected at Grand Rapids, Lansing, Hay City and Saginaw. The pleasant anticipations came for from realization, for when the com- Esny toured this part of the country, the ottejt wave experfenoed, even by the oldest Inhabltonts, was sweeping the State. Quite a contrast to tbe conalllons they found the last two years. When Mr. Field came Into Michigan, In 1003-04, he was greeted by raging blizzards. Many of his company were III, and he, too, was obliged to leave the company and go to bis home, In Columbus, for nearly a week, as the result of his ex- perience. Then he concluded that be would never come Into the State during tbe Win- ter season, and this year he arranged to play In August, with tbe aforesaid result. lie iias been obliged to stand considerable bantering from the managers along tho route, who have advised him to try again. Leo Hardy has been obliged to resign his posi- tion, as general agent, for the Donnelly k Hatfield Minstrels, under the direction of AI. G. Field, owing to 111 health. Mr. Hardy was offered an excellent position by Mr. Field, and news of bis departure Is balled with regret by members of both companies, with whom he was extremely popular. Mr. Hardy goes to Denver, where he will make his future home. llAMii.TOM AND Habt Write that they are on tbe Heller and Oladlng circuit of parks and meeting with big success with their comedy singing work to follow. flng and dancing act, with good Tun Tiibeb Rbntzb are playing at the New Windsor Casino, Ocean City, Md., this Summer season, with Chas. Rentz, manager. Madqb Fox, the "Flip Flap Girl," sailed for London, Bng., 10, to open ber engage- ment at tbe I'alace. BinaiAN AND Macrin write: "We have signed contracts with the Christy Bros.' Minstrels, to open In Denver, Col., Aug. 21, for forty-two weeks, after a very successful and pleasant year, In and around the coast. Our act, 'General Hardtack,' has proved very successful during the past season." ubhtiia DotiAiN, sensational serial per- former, closed a sixteen weeks' engagement, OS a special free attraction, with the See- man & Mllllcan Carnival Co., and opened on the Frank V. Spellman circuit of fairs, for tin weeks. Lb S.^^TT^« and Ahacco report success with tbeir acrobatic barrel Jumping net, which, they write, Is distinct from all other acta, and they were held over for two weeks at Irvoncdale I'ark, Warren, I'a. RicB ANU ICiiMr, comedy acrobats, are booked up solid for the season. Rahy Irua WiKOPr AND Co. are In Iboir fifth week on the Uljon circuit, and are re- ceiving very complimentary press notices on their excellent work. They are booked up to April, luUU. Dick FKnatiBON and OnAcn rASsuom played week of Aug. 21 at Casino Park. Knlnmazno, Mich., with Lake Michigan Pork, Muskegon, Mich., to follow, which cloaca their Summer season of flfteen weeks. CiiAS. SiiAnp, of Shorp nnd Conrad, writes from WIen, Aus., under date of Aug. 7, as follows; "Since leaving tho Unltcif States three years ago, I have nearly encircled the globe, I met with great success In Australia with my ladder act, nnd In South Africa. Lnst October I took on a new partner, and produced a new act, changing the ladder to a breakaway pole. Am now working In Ger- many and Austria, and expect to return home next year and spring something new on my countrymen." Tub Tiirkb Jackbons, Andrew, OUIe and Glenn, hnve just closed a very successful engagement on tho Hopkin park circuit, as one of tho features. Thcv are booked solid In Western vaudeville houses until Novem- ber. Klein, Ott nnns. and Nicnoi-soM write from I^ndon, Kng,, under date of Aug. 8, where they have been playing at tho Hippo- drome, as follows: "\Vo aro now In our fourth and Inst week nnd hnve scored a mnrkod succesa. Have filled In all our open time In Germany up to Dec. IS, and If con- tracts continue to come In we will remain over here until September, 1000. Our suc- cess has been greater than we expected, and we feel highly honored, for the orchestra of tbirty-flve men play only tho overtures, "Rob Itoy"^ and our act. There are flfteen acts on the bill and we do our entire act of eighteen minutes, while the other acts do ten minutes jner Chgiiitcmcnt with his three people sketch, 'Ills Wife's llusliund," playing parks, etc. lie Is now playing Cap Ilodgmnu, tho heavy, In "Arizona." NOTKH KHOM TIIH J. 8. OARSIIIB RiO STOCK Co., carrying n uniform band and orchestra, J. 8. (larsldr. proiMiutiir and manager, playing all city time.—'rwonly people will be cnrrlcii In nil. Including three vaudeville feature nets. All the plays nru on royalty, absolute- ly now, nnd are usoil only by this cumpnuy. Special block and typo printing of tho com- jinny will bo used, and any ninoiint of pic- torlnl niul block stand nnd window work for Iho plays. Amber Montague Is principal «ou- bretto, nlso doing her character nnd singing. Lampe Itroa., spoolalty performers, have signed. Thoso held over from Inat season are: Mnintc Do Harr, George Warren and Percy Wnrren. Illlllnrd White Is stni-o di- rector nnd lending man. Frank Stork nnd wife nro paying Mr. nnd Mrs. Garsldo (Km- nia Warren) a two weeks' visit. Mr. Stork Is a prominent businesB man of Red Rank, N. J. J. M. Tnoi.B, nnder the management of Howard Wall, reports meeting with success In his well known prodnctlons of "Klllarncy ond the llbino," "llic Holla." "Rlii Vnn Winkle" nnd "The Ranker's Crime." Ills road lour begins Sept. 1. Laiihy llAddARvr, of the sketch team of Ilaggurty and Lo Clair, has signed for this season with tho Hunt Stock Co., for parts nnd speclallles. Mr. Hunt hns purchased outright the following plnys: '"I'he I'ntU of the Wicked," "Down at Martin's" nnd "A Modern .Tudas," The rest of his repertory will conalat of all royalty pieces, which will make this show one of the most complete Block companies on the road. SAniB HTHiNaBB hBS rctumcd from rorts, where abo spent several months with her artist son. or less. We hnve l)ecn treated flnelv, nnd have an excellent place on the bill nil four v/eeks. They certainly do like American music here." IlnwAiin TiiUBSTON, In his great magical act. onened at tbe Palace. Sydney, Australia, OS July 1:2, ns tho star of the bill, nnd mado a tremendous success. The Australian press lins devoted columns of praise to him. Winona Wintkh sailed for home, from Riirope, on Aug. 20, to Join tho Orpheum Show. Lii.UB May Hai.l mourns the loss of her mnlhcr, who died at her homo In New York ''lly. Aug. 24. The remains were crcmnted ut Jit. Olivet Cemetery, N. Y., Aug. 20. IlAwi.Kv AND Vasb, the Kosher boya, have Just returned from a year's succos8^Il trip In the far West, nnd h.ave signed with Kos- ter's High Flyers for this season. Wiis. K. A. Mack, mother of Mrs. Fred Wnrren, of Warren nnd Gardner, Is confined to her bed at her home In llrooklyu, with cunoor. Tim Rnos. Maktind arc engaged on tho Segiiln tour for four months. Tour Includca Ruenos Ayrea, Argentine, Hlo Janlcro, Itra- ill. Monte Video, Urnguay, and Santn I'auU nnd Ilnhln, Brnsil. TiiH Musical RiiRNNANa write: "We ter- minated a forty-two weeks' continuous en- pagomcnt wllh the Miles Orion Southern Show, at Thebes, 111., Aug. G, our Itinerary having embrnced the Southern States and the llnlinma Islands. Wo Joined the New Era Floating I'nlace. under the management of W. P. McNatr, Aug. 7, for n tour of the Jtis- slsalnpl lllver and Its tributaries. Wo have decided to retire from the circus business, as the life Is too 'strenuous,' and at the e-xnlrutlon of onr present engagement we will resume vaudeville bookings." Tub McOai.i, Tnio hnvo canceled their vnudevllle dates nnd have signed with Hose Bydcll's London Relies, for this season. Hon Mack, manager nnd agent, hns closed hl8 Siiininer season ns general agent of the famous Itoklnson Amusement Co., as tho com- pnny will not go South this Fall. TiiH Shaw Sirtkiis, Kittle and Gcorgle, nrc tukinc n rest nt their home on Long Is- uind, and will start on tho road again In October. MniKiAN and Cbonb have Just closed sue- ceasful engagements over the J. J. Flynn clrcHlt. Milton Nom.KB' nrw rAncu, "A Third Party Movement," was given Its premier nt Ingersall I'nrk. Dps Moines, In., Aug. 27, and WHS rccciveil with the favor that had becu accorded all of this author's previous literary cfrorla. ' Tub Musical Adams played their second engagement In two weeks at Alameda Park, Butler, Pa. RiLLY IIABT was a recent CLirrKR collor. "f.v°Su"*,'!. ^"fi-^-8' '" Washington, D. C, with Ibo High School Girls Co. WiitLii playino Manila Obovb Park, Tt- mauqua, Pa., week of Aug. 21, the performer! were tendered a banauet on Wednesday after- noon, on tbe stage. In honor of tbe twenty- second birthday or the stage manager, Joe Keltey. Everybody had a fine time, and til fave credit to Katie Kennedy, tbe hostess of he banquet. Among those present and who helped to entertain, were tbe following: Use Fanlnger, a local entertolner: Kellener, In juggling; Jack A. Henry, songs; Joe Kelley, Hebrew Impersonations; Jack Murphy, In a little act, assisted by Miss McNeils, entitled "The Tea Agent." All enjoyed themselves. Th» Melvirnb, muscular gymnasts, for- merly the acrobatic team of Scanlln and West, report success with their new hand-to-hand balancing act. Tbey appeared at the Potts- town Fair, Aug. 22-2S, with several fairs to follow. WillLB FLATINQ TBB STAB TOBATBI, Seat- tle, Wash., recently, Arthur Searles, of the team of Searles and Rockwell, who were appearing In "The Cheeky Messenger," was made on iionorary life member of tbe Seattle Messenger Boys' Union. The boys attended In a body, and at the finish of tbe act a delcgotlon stepped on tbe stage and pre- sented Mr. Searles with tbe '^card." The act Is on the Sullivan & Consldlne circuit and Is making a success. llBRDEitT UnooKs AND wirs (Carrie Bill) have Just Qnlshed a successful season of forty weeks, during which Mr. Broeks has kept tbe .audiences guessing with his "I^u- ropean Trunk Mystery." He opens with tbe Delia Fox Co., Sept. 4, for eight weeks. F. B. Tayler closed a pleasant Summer season on the Gorman park circuit, at Au- burn, Me., Aug. 20, and opened with Oeo. M. Fenburg's Co., Aug. 28, at Bangor, U«. His Illustrated song act continues to meet with success. HowiBON, the whiatlcr and mimic, reports great success on the Lang and Nash circuits. Fat, Colby and Fay write: "We close ot Sans Soucl Park, Chicago, after a very pleaaant engagement of thirteen weeks, In musical comedy. Mr. Fay was appointed stage manager tbe latter part ot the sea- son, to succeed Frank De Leon, who closed to go on the road with 'Honest Hearts.' We contemplated taking our own company on tbe road this Winter, but our vaudeville act, entitled 'A Little Rehearsal' (black face), was In such a demand that we decided to give it up for the present." May Edwards mourns tbe loss of ber als- tor, who died at Cincinnati, O., Aug. 21. GapoBTii AND DoTLi write that tbey are meeting with success In the middle West, with their comedy singing, dancing, trick swim- ming and Imitation act, closing the sbow on every bill, and playing all of the best parks. Bun HuwLBTTK'u MicnaY RuiiLKSgtiEaa will not go on the road this season. Mr. Ilew- lettc and wife (.Viae Mulqueen) opened at the Star Tbeatre, Atlanta, Ga., July 31, and have been rc-engnged by Manager J. B. Tliompson for an Indefinite season In stock, also to produce, at Intervals, several of their spectacular and burlesque novelties. Geo. X. Wilson, of Wilson and De Mon- ville, writes: "I have canceled all our dates for this season. We were booked up to March. I did so In order to join Manager Joe Op- penhelmer'a Fay Foster Kurlesmie Co., open- ing In I'ortlnnd, Ore., Aug. 28, to do our act, a German camedv playlet, 'A Thanks- giving Kve, or tbe Jlan with the Turkey,' also to work In the burlesque." Mbany and Anu£rson played Keith's, New York, week of Aug. 21, with their new act, "Going to the City," and scored a suc- cess. They played Keith s Philadelphia house week of Aug. 28. Tub Famous Flyinq Jordans and their own company snll Sept. 8 for a tour of the continent, opening at tbe Palace, London. They have engaged the comedian and car- toonist, Irvin IS. Giant. This will be their eighth tour of tbe old country, and a pros- perous season la loosed for by all. Tub UnonsT Trio, Geo., Madge and "Young Skates," are In their twelfth week on tho Flynn New England park circuit. Their new act, tbey Inform us, is a big suc- cess. Tbey are booked solid to April, lOUO, Including the Howard, Roston, Kohl k Castle circuit and other good work. Jack Bdukb, lb writing from the Lakes of Klllamey, Ireland, under date of Aug. 14, says; "My wife and I have Just nnlehcd a three days' tour of the Lakes. We have toured ICngland, Germany and Scotland dur- ing our ino months In Europe, but must soy Ihe scenery around tbe Lakes Is far superior to anything we have yet seen. We have also visited Cork and kissed the 'Blarney stone.' We spent part of lost week in Dublin with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whalcn, and we bad a most enjoyable time, they acting as our chaperones. We leave here for London to- day, where, after a week's rest, we start tor Paris, where we will remain until we sail tor home Sept. D." II, P. MoouBiiEAi) was a Clipper caller Aug, 23, and states that be hns Just closed three successful months In Atlanta, Ga., at tbe Star. Me will probably bo connected with a dramatic company this season. John 0. Swebnky writes: "Have Just closed season with tho Peerless Minstrels, as principal end, also opened tbe olio with my new monologue. I nm getting ready for this Fall season my new tramp oionologue, closing thb act with my buck dance, and my time Is all niled until 1000." Fayiiio writes that bo has completed a novelty act, "Th# ■'errlblo Mr. Hyde, in lladcs," and that tbe act Is a great success. Time Is filled until next Spring. TiiH Musical liAnTLHiTS have been play- ing In the middle West for the past year, wftb success, and their bookings extend Into the Spring of 1000. NoTKS most TUB W. C. Maddbn Couhdy Co. —We have n strong company. Henry Kodgers, late with Swallow & Markcls, and Pug Reynolds, formerly with tbe Selhy Com- edy Co., Joined us Aug. 20, and their net, "A Model Husband," which they are featur- ing, made a big bit In Louisville. The roster Is as follows: Smith and Lewis, "Fashion I'Intes;" Jake Williams, Illustrated songs nnd moving pictures; Francis De Leon, slock wire walker; Clayton and Frank, comedy acrobats: Kdwnrd and Lillian Conway, mu- sical act; Henry J. Itodgers, stage manager; Pug Reynolds, advance agent. Business Is good. Cramer and Caspbr report meeting with success In their grotosquo singing and dnnc- In act, entitled "The Arrival ot the Mes- senger Boy." I hank Sutton, of the Golden Gale Quin- tet, writes: "Wo will close our pleasant •>.., niiiuo. ,ia win cioBo our picassnt and successful cngngaments of Summer parks at Rye Hcneh, N. Y., Sept. 4, nud will open n vaudeville Sept. 11, at Proctors Troy house. \\e are booked until next Way and then will take a trip across tho 'pond,' to fill ten weeks." Hk.nskv anb Omaiiam have Just returned from Hollywood Park, Rnltlmorc. They opened Aug. 28, nt Rrndenburgh's, Philadelphia. An KNJOYAiii.B day was spent at Gene 0 Uourkc 8 HIde-a-Wee Inn, at I'leasure Boy. N. .1.. Saturday afternoon, Aug. 12, when Hardy llaruch launched bis new steam ynrht. It was designed by Mr. Banich. built under the supervision ot Wm. Lewis, was christened by three little girls of the ;""'' f' ..""^ Misses Isabelle. Slmona nnd Amnllo Hnruch. The name ot the boat waa taken froin the llaruch shooting preserves, in South Carolina. Nblmij Lkb, of the La Mothe Trio, mourns the death of her sister, who died on Aug. 22, at Toronto, Can., after a long Illness. CiiAS. M. Oiiinubs hns been giving reono- logties and recitals at Mineral Wellsr Texas, during the Summer, with success. Ji'LES AND I{Li.A GARRISON hsve signed with the Orpheum Show for this aeasou. Their act was a big success during their recent Chicago engagement Qrbat Barlow Minstbbl Notbs. —J. A. Coburn's Co., which Is Just completing a Sum- mer tour of the principal parks la Ohio, will Inaugurate Its regular Winter season at Cin- cinnati Sept. 8. After spending the Summer In New York looking after his Winter book- ings, and resting at his borne lo Massacha- setta, Mr. Coburn has rctumcd to the show, which has been ably looked after In his ab- sence by Business Manager T. B. Murphy, who Immediately takes charge ot the advance In general. The company will number tblrty-Qve this season, embracing some of the best singers and vaudeville acts known to mlnstrelay. The beautiful new Orst part ottering this season, "On Board an American ManoPWar," which has Just been completed, Is something new, showing as It does an Im- mense battle ship on the stage, and every- thing that goes to make up a modern naval OgbtTng machine. The first part suits are dispensed with, and the singers wear ths correct full dreis of the oiDcers of the army and navy, the Interlocutor representing tbe admiral In full commond. The ends are gaily attired for the occasion, "a reception to the American Embassy," and by tbe aid of an Immense cyclorama drop. Is shown tbe bay of Naples, In whlcb, headlngon at full steam, can bo seen Uncle Sam's White Squadron In all Its beauty. .Mr. Coburn has spared no time or expense In trying to make this one of the most beautiful of stage pictures. Manaokb Bob Manciikstbr writes: "My Cracker Jacks opened In Chicago at the Tro- cadero, Sunday, Aug. 27, and though I was not there, I received a wire from the manager of tho bouse stating that tbe show was a pronounced success, which, to say the least, reached my expectations, as I consider, from a managerial point of view, that I have this season oae of the best equipped burlesque shows on the road. In point of talent, cos- tumes, scenery and a beautiful chorus, not forgetting two burlesques that are bard to beat." Frank Co»iak writes: "I have been play- ing vaudeville theatres In the West for the Bnst five months, under the name of 'Franco londln,' doing a comedy wire act, whlcb has proved very successful. I will continue to present the wire act, using my original name, Frank Corner, hereafter." William Hijdson, treasurer and repre- sentative, has resigned the position be nas held the past two seasons at tbe BIJou Theatre, Paterson, N. J. Tom Gillen writes: "I am in my ninth week for Frank Melville, playing only tbe best parks. I have been the biggest kind of a success everywhere I have played, and In many cases Mr. Melville was asked to play me back again this season. I finish with Mr. Melville Sept. 0, and start my Winter bookings. I have plenty of good time booked." Tut] Valpos nre with the Frnnklyn Comedy Co. They have been with this company thirty weeks, make week stands, and Inform us that, with one exception, they have done capacity business everywhere. Tub Bijou Family Trbatsb, Baltimore, Md., which Is now undergoing a thorough renovation, will open on Sept. 11, under the management of 3. J. Jones and P. P. Craft, presenting the best acts in vaudeville, at popular prices, and giving two performances dally. Many of the leading headline acts are being booked, and the new venture Is an assured success. Ed. Mozart, of Lancaster, Pa., has charge of the bookings of tbe houBC. Harry B. Soner has been engngcd ns mu.slcal director, ana Henry VIctorellls ns moving picture operator. Two performances of vaudeville will be given daily. Lotus RooiR's Knickerrockbrs opened nt the Hnilprc. Toledo, 0., Aug. 20. The mu- sical comedy, "Mixed Babies," Is a bright number and nfTordsi tho excellent company spcndld opportunity for good work. Job Wiiitdiibai), formerly of Whitehead and Diamond, has Joined bands with Frank McNlsh, of silence end fun fame. Their act Is entitled "A Troupe of Two." They will be seen with "The Wise Guy" Co. this season. Sturant and Lk Vaiido opened their sea- son at Falrylnnd Park, Paterson, N. J., nnd have only lost one week since May 20. They arc booked up until Labor Day, when they will split the act for the Winter. Stu- rnnt will do his single act, nnd Le Vnrdo hns jlgned for the season with "SI Stebblns." FiiHi), frbvoi,i has again Joined tbe Mur- fa? «,'^'sckey Stock Co., ns an extra vaude- ville feature, for tho season. Milt W'uon, Into of .Milt and Maude Wood, will Introduce a single specialty this season. Pitiur 10. Paiikkk, of Parker and Allen, win shortly rejoin his partner, with the Frank A, Ilobblns Shows. Sir. Parker has been Inid up for the past throe months with rheumatism, but bos almost recovered. Harry E. Baker and Db Sales Shields have been engiiged for the season by George Sydney, for "nusy Izzy'n Vacation," under the mnnngemcnt of Stair & Havlln. Ttib Empirb Trio has dissolved, nnd the Mnerlllcs are now playing the Three L. circuit. tni^'ih^^' ''"SSBY, ventriloquist. Is spend- ing the Summer in the mountains of Colo- LiLLTAN Lbiohton AND Co. Inform us that they are gotting along bnely, working every week and giving the best of satisfaction; They recent y (Iblshcd six weeks for Wm. A. Lane "r,?!,^^'" ^"f*" f';"^","-. '^"elr act went great They opened nt Sednlln, Mo., Aug. 27, with Qve weclts to follow for J. K. Jackson. WllALEN AND WEST Sailed Aug. 10, to ful. BrltVln*" '""'" '" ^°' •*''''*^" ""^ '''■*''' «.!^wV*"''t,V„*''i' ^Ai'TO'' write from Bruns- wick, Me.: "We have had a delightful, as well ns successful. Summer, and will oben our vul'i^r -m"^"." ''.SI"- ?1> «' Hammerstcin's Victoria Thcntic, New York." xy-nl!" ^''F'^,^^ Comedy Four, now with VJIl lams & Burns' Imperials, are meeting wltli great success In their new net. ^ ..„i,l"i^*?'''*" ."""■''• "<" '"^'■"S able to can- cel their American contracts, are compelled to P°8jtP»gnp<'^,tljclr European engagcmenfs un- Gro. W. LnsLiB writes; "Having Hnlshpd my time on tho Empire circuit. 1 am "t nre^ ent playing the ABlllnted Western clr?uU through Collfornla. 1 open on the Crystal circuit, at Salt Lake City, Oct. 2." '''^'^"" lEAOKR AND Yeaoer, with a Special vaude- ville oomnany. opened Aug. 21 a three week? tour In n'cw Englnnd. In tbe company are • anf^m^ra tTdiZ """"" -"^ wi^ir/iSi -&'ii.r?^nn^'i;$'^.;5^«,iiiy'^ ?ho' ftJ'l,°y ''^P?" F°°^ """•" booked up on S.*arP/''i=r y ""A K'S^lO''^' "nd KoSl°2 Calolum Gas and Moving Picture Outfit ' """Thi Latest Vlotory/^*^ of Solcnots WoatBrtyon,furnl»hfnj5f.onipkti!oiii«t. The Field la LarKa* comprl.tni tbs regulsrthcstro »n<necture circuit mi.J local flelda In Chnrrfhe., Public (iifooi. Lodges snil Ocnersl Fnblfc OstherlnM NothInK afforda better opportunltlei for Zsircspitai. Our Outfit Comprises the O. P. eo.'S model, Purb CALOtUM OA8 OUTFlV, thS ■reateat oandle power.the safest andmoateoonomloalBas-maklnK outfit ever Invented. 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Milwaukee, Wis.. U. 8. A. Insist on having thlM mark on any Trunk. Suit CH>e or HBg| you buy. Itlsyourguarsiitee of quaflty.style and durability <^^ Insist upon getting CLUB COCKTAILS —the original bottled brand. They're far superior to guesswork kind. You want the best—well, insist on getting CLUB. Seven kinds—Manhattan, Martin!, Vermouth, Whiskey, HolJand Gin, Tom Gin and York. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Bols I'n Proprklora HARTFORD NEW YORK , LONDON open Castle, until January, lOoti. Bi.NniiA.M the ventrlloriulst, writes that nf Thi.' tt'".'" " iCf^"""' 'OS" wWlc placing "J of" H".'*'"'' ^''rnfe. Minneapolis. wecK of 21. nelween the acta boys entered (hH theatre by a side door, purloined his orln cipnl figure, and placed |{ on the car t?a,-k' wEere It was completely demolshSd Mr" act^dur'rnJ"!S.°""«''1 10 present n different act during the remainder of week ""■'" J.ts. 1.. DoLAX writes: "Mrs. Dolan iin<« K" k'"' *' ^''y f^'*y' Mich., wUh mv folks. Our new act, by myself "rhn wiri Tnp_,,er,' Is another 'fllFh'-Xon'ed ^^ulrll!,'? i.nP'iV^'*!' P" J^''°' J«BK'" and balancer lnr„^^l*'' '°' ."i« foming season With Wli: "",? ^- '^fnnces' Vaudcvlire Stars senso^'n''''A-rj-^Sfi" (Orogan) opened his sixth 4irrt^^at*?fey^rve'ltn^Ve"sr5'S KS';^i!'\hTir^ars£'E proval by both management and public. '^ Sr.MUKP.P AND WiNTKRM closcd their sl.t months' engagement through California and the Northwest nt the Grand Tbculrc, llutte, Mont., week ot July ai. They open at Electric I'ark, Kansas City, Mo., week of Sept. 11, and nre booked solid until the week ot Dec. 18. J0LL7 Dbn Leigh, of Young nnd I.eigh, writes: "I closed my season at the Empire, Gloucester, N. J. (twelve successful weeks) on Aug. 12, and am now located at Mlllvlllc, N. J., where I have opened a first class vaudeville ngency, and have been doing a bis business furnishing talent for lodges, clubs, etc." Tim SiiBLLv Trio report success at Keith's Philadelphia bouse recently, ut every performance taking four and Ave curtnla calls. They have been playing this Summer on the Heller circuit, also tbe Churchill cir- cuit of parks, and have return dates st most all the parks. riiEDo AND Dark opened their Winter book- ings at the Orpheum, Denver, week Aug. 21. They report meeting with success In the West. ItAwijj AND Von Kaufman write; "Hare Just llnlshed the Hopkins circuit of parka aud are now on Kohl k Castle circuit. The negro dialect of Mr. Ilawla keeps them gueaj- Ing whether he Is a 'real one' or not." RosTsu or Wm. H. West's Bio Jvoilib MiNHiiiiii,8 Band : Harry Von Deli, bund muster; Arthur W. lianttt, trombone; Krcd Bchllllng, trombone ; Chas. Strong, trombone; Michael Parker, trombone; Harry Uutloii, cornet; Fred Gray, cornet; Harry Von Dell, cornet; Pat Idel, cornet; Edward A. Johu- Bon, clarionet; James Appleby, clarionet; Arthur Tessler, clarionet; Percy Haider, soprano saxaphone; Domlnick Uolduc, alto Bn.\«phonei Zeko Morln, flute and piccolo; Regnal Prestwick, flute and piccolo; BenJ. H. Urown, Kreuch horn; Franklin IJauta, melophone; Lloyd Bulllet, alto; .Tnniea C. Itaymond, baritone soloist; Leon Clad, bass and tuba; Norman Bunta, snare drum ; Wil- liam Itotr, snare drum; Pete Alvln, cymbals; Areblebal Christy, bass drum; Mojor Fred A. Bmith, drum major. Lei Orland, who has been playing dates through Kentucky and Ohio, was taken sud- denly ill with rheuinntiam, while playing at Mitnchester, O., which confined him to hU bed for ten days, after which he went to Ashlnnd, to Join the Via Stock Co., fur Juveniles and light comedy parts, and hH Juggling spcclnltles, but upon arrival at Ash- land found himself In bad condition, nnd went to St. Louis, where his case Is con- sidered serious. Mbssrs. J. J. Jones & P. P. Craft hnvo ."^ „tl>e BlJou Theatre, Baltimore, -Md., and will open same Sept. 11, as a refined vnmlevllle theatre, giving three performnuces tlnlly at popular prfces. Many Iniprovenients are being mode In the house, which has been used for melodramatic combinations In pa.^t seasons. Mr. Jones Is with the Jones-Adiinis L"!"'""} > ?,°" '''"'!'> will continue Its scs- f?.u "°il' ^^''- !• P'aylng Southern terrltor.v. other theatres will be opened Inter In the "f.lfn; 111 Jones & Craft will hove a cir- cuit of several houses by the time the sea- son Is well under way. ini'w"' H^w'NOTON, dialect mimic, Is play- vJ?„.w .I""*'*"*! parks with the Bice Bros.' „f .hi'.^i S,".-; and writes that his act Is on* of the big hits of the season. ...i-H"^"^" *'<■' Parqubtte closcd elRht IshpemlSg. Mich.""" "" "'^'"' ""=""' **