The New York Clipper (October 1912)

10 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. October 26 ZiLLiH'S SHOW. PEOPLE'S IBW YORK, THEATRE, OCT. 21. Miner's new burlesque home on the Bowery,' the old People's, opened to a packed house the first performance, Monday, Oct. 21, w HE BEHMAN SHOW. COLUMBIA, OCT. 21, 1012. Jack Singer's sterling attraction, presenting 'Harry B. Cbandeia, the well known agent and press representative, who baa been hand- ling tho publicity work ahead of • The_ Kiss- ing Princess/' this season, cloacd wltbtbis company and joined the J. H. Eschman Euro- 1 lt fhe Eschman lis. Minn., Winter season the'wiUoT 8l.-t«. ana Lew Kelly, are pl.£ |£« . c, *jjf' j'u^'rrom'fSVnWo? lng "A Mlx-up In Newport" and "A Rube In ?"°, W 0 , 0B | Mo ., opening their Wiu1 SSnatown." V Mr Kelly plays his dopc/har- £ ™os.. «%£ 19 B Tnl9 utt | c _. &«-* acter In his usual atyle, but baa a lot or new . ._ t0UTt ^ , 0C cessful season, and good wn Show, Including a first part ^Serial and dope talk which was good for ^Sness la looked for during the Winter burlesque and olio. The first part entitled 5££™ ncarty ij^,. Mistaken for the reel ™ n ^ ,8 ,0OIea Ior * "A Cabaret Rehearsal," Is a new book and — / masquerades In a misfit dress suit m, £™. 0 _ B Jonll B McNalxt, of the coin- gives the cast a chance: to ****** ind In a general's uniform in the first part, b^pStte UUlf andNebraska Bill Wild number of specialties. Numbers arc nicely h „ the » eml fount played by that vigorous """^ mews recently closed a long and sue drafted, handsomely costumed, and put Jterprcter of Latin chaincters. Victor Cass- JJSful bmbo'd anareturned to Newark, N. J. oyer by a fast working chorus. They keep »> ■» , tte wor8t of ^ Mgume nti. Lon T c ^ f ^' on Tgan In "pr™, and the tour took ruptcy the Josirit M. Wood, vaudeville agent, of Winters * Wood, filed a voluntary petluon i„ v ng the troupe going at a lively gait They keep The bur- les'que remains the same as last season, "Tho TJnklssed Oriental.'' . __ The olio, with four regular acts and an added attraction, was up to the vaudeville standard. The cast is headed by llarry Bentley, a comedian, who can handle both Jew and Dutch characters In a manner that always makes him a bit Bentley romped along the big notse with the show from be- ginning to end. , , Lena Le Couvlcr was a charming prima donna. In fine voice and stately presence, and handled her lines In fine atyle. Her selec- tions were the big numbers with the trnape. Belle Gordon took care of her assignment O. K., and her good work waa noticeable in both first part and burlesque. The Croix Sisters were up to the standard, ond had six or seven numbers. The Folly Comedy Four, In parts, held down their portion of the bill In good style, and their work In the numbers always scored. Sam Bennett gave a good performance and was well liked. Charles Nichols must also be mentioned as up to the mark. Mae Mills led tho "Robert E, Lee" num- more. gets the worst of the arguments. Lon HascalT, as Steve Mumm, who Is the favorite with the society girl, much to the disgust of her mother, was the same breezy Lon with the Tenderloin conversation, most of It new. Kittle Watson and Fannie Watson, as tho two Newport Belles, -were all to the wardrobe and millinery In a number of creations that must have coat a pretty penny. One In par- ticular, a black gown, richly Jeweled, secured a round of applause. These costumes were suitably surrounded by those worn by the chorus In all the numbers. The Misses Wat- eon were benrd to advantage In several pretty numbers, ulso In their specialty. Kreda Flor- ence, as the wealthy widow, played her con- ception of the society woman. Ameta Pynes had a small role as Tilly, the maid, and Geo. Douglas flipped and flopped about the stage as the bellboy. Fred Wyckoff. as Bud Wclser, was handi- capped by a severe cold, but was right there with the tun. The numbers for the Newport skit Included: "I'll Do as Much for You," by Douglas and Pynes: "Girls." by Hascall and Wyckoff; "March of the Ambassadors," by the girls In showy uniforms, headed by Bell Court; "Come Into the Ocean," a stun- Ha'irt Childs, stage director for Henry W Savage, has ordered all female men.*. «Xi|W" Co t0 «""»' "l tm f lT " wlth ie *^ ■■«•"«■*. woollen stocking,' 1 » coats and high shoes for the Canadian tour. _.„.,. _, . **> *«-• Mis SiiiH Coweu. L« Mown has been engaged to play Mrs. Rothchllo, in -^ Fr "TuBA^tiQDB Girl" haa been taken off the road. THi Cokt Theatke, New York, will open Nov. 25, with "Peg o' My Heart" Ths season of musical comedy at the Academy of Music. NewYork, which closed at .v noUcfwitn "The Girl from Brighton." Oct 12, was resumed 21, with "The Bed SuV*** •What Ails Yod?" wlU be the title of Rupert Hughes' new play to he produced >,,» W. Savage, in November. The cast will Include Shelly Hull Marguerite wKrMffi Fisher. Desmond Kelly, Bobby Barry, Koxane Lansing, Sidney Greenstrtet, Dorothy WafcJi *° •Tiim Whip."' opening at the Manhattan Opera House, New York, win be postponed »,«, Nov. 1. The stage is to be rebuilt to meet the requirements of this Mg production ,Btu Tub Qertrudb Hoffmann Snow has been extended to take in the week of Oct 28 «t n Shubert, Boston. _ _. .. _ ■«lie Ths Nbw York Musical Union haa agreed to allow Ada Reeve to retain Arthur w„.v man as musical director for another week, provided that at the expiration of that pcr'jSi the company through New York. Pennsyl- vania, New JerBey and Maryland, and proved the best season the united shows have en- °Tiie Ringlino Bros.' Show will close the season at Richmond, Va., Nov. 2. bcrato many encores. "Edith Leffler was very „| n _ bathing number, Jed by Kittle Watson; much in evidence with her fast work to .yp^ wedding Glide," by Douglas and Pynes; numbers. . .. ... '^Broadway," by Lew Kelly, with many en- «Ike Wall's prop skit was the ssmc big hit core ver6eSl e nd the finale, with the lion, this season as It was In the past. At the •■R 0 g eri » eating dope out of Kelly's hands. conclusion of this back stage offering Ike TbB ,j,-«| S h mK stunt and a recital of his inven- sets the scene for the finale of the first part» tlong wer ,. alD ong the best comedy moments, In full view of the audience, which received rm e wetson Sisters sang "Ragtime Soldier a big round of applause. Lena Le Couvier opened the olio with her slnplnn specialty. "Good-Bye, Bose" was a good offering, nicely sung, as was "You re Sly Baby" and "Slncopated Boogie Boo." Chas. Nichols, with a novel act, got over nicely. _ The Folly Comedy Four sang tbemtelveB Into the good graces of the audience, and were a big hit. Belle Gordon, "champion female bag puncher of the .world," received her usual big hand. "Ce Dors," the peerless globe of death motor cyclist, was the added attraction. "Zallah" was tho big feature with the show, and the audience remained seated until she introduced her Oriental specialty at the conclusion of the burlesque, which wan a big hit. The numbers Included: 'Take Me to the Man," and other rags In clever style. Messrs. Cassmore, Kelly, Wyckoff and Hascall, cer- tainly a sirong combination, had any number of effective comedy scenes. In the burlesque, showing Mott Street, Cnssniore ployed a fruit-Btond owner, George Douglas, a hobo: Fred Wyckoff, tbe rube; Lew Kelly wsb Dr. Fuller Hops, with more dope stunts, and Lon Hascall was the King of the Bowery; Fannie and Kittle Watson were two burlesque queens, Freda Florence, a Bowery belle, Ameta Pynes a Salvation lassie. Th* numbers were: "Italian Eyes," led by Vic Cassmore, with plenty of Italian eye movements; "Great To Be In Love,"a tune- ful melody. Bung by Kittle Watson and chorus, with electric bell accompaniment: "Medley Rag," danced by Douglas and Miss Pynes, and "Ten, Twenty and Thirty," a <.'a*.aret," "My Angellne," "The One-Man burlesque drama, with Watson Sisters. Kelly ItUnd" "My Old Girl" "tltlA-TIn Tl«f" I and IVu.lrnlf naafatAfl t,v all "Rril," p Moonlight Bey," dalty, by the Folly Comedy Quartette rlsienne,'' "Waiting for the Robt. E. Lee l'a- 'Hold-Dp Rag," "Ou and Wyckoff, assisted by an "Eric" engine, I'm the Guy, piano spc- to n great many laughs. Chorus: Olga Gillette, Maude Stanley, •Mazlp Hunt, Belle Court. Leona Court, Viv- ian Davidson. Pearl Livingston, Maude Re- nard, Louetta Burke. Grace Hamilton Iroue Hallldny, Nona Forbes, Myrtle Wellington, Elsie Rogers, Lillian Jones, Madeline Fred- ericks, Lottie Von Brennan, Nora Wakefield. "My Pal from "Frfac> Town," ensemble, en- trance of the king; "I Want a Pal Like You," "A Jolly Tar Like Me," selection, by Lena La Couvier, and "I Know Just What lo Do." Olio. The Folly Quartette THE BIG SINGING ACT -WITH Zallah's Own Show LEW PBTEL JOS. MILLER BEN. BOHAFFEK WAt. JONES SECOND 8EA80N Harry Bentley PRINCIPAL COMEDIAN With ZALLAH'S OWN SHOW Circus Dew*. SUNS HSlS.FfiOH THE lng principal act, by Blanche Reed, are also big attractions. Charley Barnett introduces a whirlwind hurdle mule act. that has never been out- classed for originality and up-to-date comedy. The Tanarakl! Troupe, the Mexican Morales ,,ir/.M i,\ ril hi, ill > Family, the Three Fearless Kobers, Including nOlalilf 0 PKUnitElSollE. dainty Irene Kober; Mona Barnett, clever boivewomaa; Otto Weaver, fasblon-plate equilibrist: Frank Dedcer, latter-day Jong- leur and cumlque manipulator: the big clown college. Including: William B. Marks. Edwin La Belle, Ucorge H. Weyinan, Master Mo- rales, Austin C. King, Joseph Cohan, Grim- aldl Barnett, Harry Allen, and Clemson Dixon. All these people are going big In their respective lines. The Me «rs. Sun Hrothera have again de- The Sun Show Is touring North Carolina at present, and will have another fortnight In that territory. The show has made an •mphatlc hit In every town visited, and has met with gratifying success all around. The excellent circus program", which re- mains Intact since tbe opening early In April at Macon, Oa., moves with rapidity, and is particularly conspicuous for the gorgeous costuming of the acts, and also tin- magni- tude of the riggings and paraplierualla. The elephant act presented by Cheerful Gardiner continues one of the salient fea- tures and creates a genuine furor at each presentation. It Is universally conceded by visiting showmen and the press that It Is the grestest elephant act to-day In America. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Griggs, with their equestrlc carriage display, and the electrify- STREETMES, CANTORS, A6EHTS, AUCTIONEERS, SCHEMERS and CARNIVAL HEN YOD REED US-WE NEED YOU. Write for Catalogue. Mailed free to Dealers. LEVIN BROS. Est. 1886 Terre Haute, Ind. Secondhand: 20x30. 20X38, 20x38, 70x40. 24x42, S4X48 24X60,20X00, 30X46, 31X60, 36X60, 30X00. 30x70, 40x60, O0x»0. 00x120, 30x120, 80X140, and about 200 smaller tents. Sldcws.ll by foot or mile, for sale or rent. Largest stock of new Tents In tho State. Every aire and shape. Write and state your wants. D. M. KERR MFG. C4>., • - CHICAGO 1007 MADISON ST. elded to Winter their aggregation at Central City Park. Macon, and will nave several new buildings, mid ulso a srtem of trackage, which has just (bceu Installed In the park for the use of tbe show. The show will make many notaiHc improvements during the Winter months' lay-off. It Is contemplated to greatly enlarge the rolling stock equipment, and also add u great deal more of vehicle room. The show Is headed for a "long season South," nut on paper, but in (reality, and will make the longest season In the show's csreer. The twenty-second annual season will open «arly In March, at Macon. ■ Prank S. Reed, general manager of the Buckskin Ben's Wild West Show, writes: "Wb played the Petersburg, Va., fair, and was surprised to And what a good fair they had, and what a dandy town, also. Coming so close on the heels of the big State fair, at Richmond, which was only twenty-two miles away, we were a little bit leery about booking It, but this is one town that believes In patronlilng their own fair, and they cer- tainly did turn out good. The directors arc all good hustlers, and have worked night and and day to make a success of It, and there was not a department that showed a weak spot. New buildings have been added to the ones already up, the grounds improved, and some of tbe best in the way of free acts and fireworks displays were put on for tbe night attendance. Our show was the big feature show, at the end of Joy Lane, and, as usual, we did capacity business. During the week we entertained the speclnl representatives of Tub Clippku and The Billboard. We are al- ways glad to see these boys, and try to mnkc tbeni welcome." Geo. Holland Jr. and Rose Dockrell arc In Sew York, nftc-r a successful St. Louis en- gagement. They will be In vaudeville shortly. 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Sunday, 20. and brought his Robinson Crusoe Girls, In a program con- talang two lively musical farces and a number of good vaudeville specialties. The bouse was packed at both performances, the audiences were enthusiastic, demonstrative and evidently well pleased. In the first part, called "The Baby Farm," Robinson plays the part of Herman Sclilltz, the superin- tendent, and with his German dialect and good character work, pleases. James Fran- cis Sullivan divided the comedy honors by his impersonation of a rube sheriff nnd ■with a number of comical mannerisms, kept the audience amused. Libby Blondell, In a num- ber of stunning costumes, appeared to con- siderable advantage In a small role. Frankle Martin, as a lively soubrettc, kept up tbe in- terest, while Freda Lebr, Msbel Lee, May Bcrnhart were three attractive women. Eddie Manny, James Falco and Dave Rose, In com- edy parts helped Robinson and Sullivan with the fuu. In the olio Dave Rose and Frankle Martin pleased with comedy piano playing and popular songs. James 1'rancls Sullivan, Llbby Blondell and a company of five attrac- tive girls did some smirt clowning. Miss Blon- dell's bathing song was a good number, and Sullivan was repeatedly encored for his clean comedy work. Manny and Falco Introduced cornet playing and some good comedy, in a email act. entitled "Nearly a Chauffeur." Charles Robinson received a hearty welcome and gave a snappy monologue full of good talk on the subjects of divorce and marriage, lie made a quick change to a Hebrew char- acter, and In his comedy song, "Waiting for Me," made one of the hits of the performance. In a well staged afterpiece, entitled "Cohen and the Gay Widow," the entire company was used t& good advantage. The chorus Is of good size, and handoraely costumed, a com- plete change being made for every one of tbe nine musical numbers. Tbe members of the chorus are: Mabel Lee, Margie Conboy. Eliza- beth Martin, Helen Douglas, Ethel Rogers, Little Lee, Patsy Symonds, Babe Griffin, Jerry Flemmlng, May Fcnton, Eunice Podi. Evelyn Earle, Ethel Norton, Mndcc Vincent, Elsie Petrlc, Sadie Edner, Edith Marcel, Capitols Snyder, Edith Morton and Lillian I.nwrence. Executive staff: Sam Robinson, roarvager; Harry Link, publicity representa- tive ; Lew Spooler, musical director; Joe Mullen, carpenter; Fred La Varge, elec- trician ; Oscar French, properties; Mrs. Jennie Falco, wardrobe mistress. Columbia (E. H. Woods, mgr.)—Turn- away business greeted Ben Welch and his burlcsquers at the Columbia, Sunday, 20, lo "Tbe Love Arbor" and "A Day at the Bar- racks." Welch plays character parts In an Inimitable manner, and had his audience with him from tbe start. The principals: Frank P. Murphy. Leo Kendal, Pat Kearney, Etta Hastings, Helen Delaney, Maude Heath, Flor- ence Bother, Chas. Warren McCllntock, Grace Rother and Leon Victor. The chorus: Mar- garet Howard, Hattle Doycl, Helen Brice, Eileen Burke, Ada Swartz, Christine Walton, Kitty Howard, Lillian Holmes, Addle Walsh and Dolly Bertan, Flo Freeman, Pearl Cain, MIna Graham, May Williams, Evelyn Froncis, Richie Covey, Francis Wlllard, Elenore Deal, Madeline Kingston and Maudle Robinson. Eki'IHB (I. H. Herk, mgr.)—At the Em- pire, Sunday, 20, capacity crowds welcomed Frankle Heath and the Rig Review. Harry Levan assisted materially In the funmaklng, and, in tbe part of Hlckey McGee. the poli- tician, kept the big crowds good natured. They had the assistance of Francis Brandon, Charles Saxon, Florence Brook, George How- ard, George Saunders, Harry Lorainne. Claire De Vine, Evelyn Knowlcs, Ada Berkley. The chorus: Marie Nugent, Babe Mills, Irene Heldt, Patsle Walters, Ada Berkley, Sadie Rose, Nan Russell, Rose Brown, Lettle Bolles, Clnudlne Randolph, Ruth Lawson, Jennie Chapman, Grace Finberg, Anna Bell. Jean- ette Robson, Dora Williamson, Missy Hollls and Onclta Hartcr. Executive staff: Henry P. Dixon, manager; Charles Finberg, busi- ness manager; Charles Saxon, stage mana- ger ; Harry Chapman, musical director; Dave Berkley, carpenter: Jack Harter, property man; Jlmmfe Callahan, electrician; Sadie Cuslus, wardrobe mistress. Foixy (J. Fenncssy, mgr.) — Not room enough at tbe Folly Sunday, 20, for all who wanted to see T. W. Dlnklns' Yankee Doodle Girls, and many were turned away. The show Is fast and snappy, and full of good musical numbers. The cast: Lew Williams, J. E. Riley, Joe Mills, Harry H. Young, Jack Fox, Joe Evans, Lillian Kelley and Frankle Rice. The chorus: Virginia Burnell, Agnes Burby, Ruth Bancroft. Elsie Vine, Kitty Wil- cox, Florence Atkins, Anna Morrison, Edna Hogh, Victoria Wanick, Thelma Frank, Mabel Gibson, Margaret Meeker, Eleanor Murtha, Hazel Miller, Bertha Burby, Louise Burby, Stella Hawley, Martha Rice and Mildred Groves. In the olio specialties were Intro- duced by Fox and Evans, emperors of dan- cing ; Young nnd Rice, n clever duo; Williams nnu Mills, who are two real Hebrews. The special feature. Dashing Dainty Marie, was a positive sensation. The staff: Alex. D. Gor- man, manager; Harry Newman, agent: Don- ald Yuencllo, musical director ; Edward Curry, stage carpenter; Harry Kits, master of prop- erties ; Miss Hawley, wardrobe. « t » TO STAY AND JOIN UNION. Arthur Workman, who came to America as musical leader for Ada Reeve's tour In vaude- ville, and who was prevented by tbe mem- bers of the local musical union from taking a place in the orchestra, has decided to re- main in America for six months and loin the union. The length of stay Is required by the by-laws of the union. While Miss Reeve plays the New York City theatres Mr. Workman will be permitted to lead the house orchestra, It li said. !■ » McGRAW IN VAUDEVILLE. John J. MrGraw, manager of the Giants, has signed a contract to become one of B. F. Keith's vaudeville stars at what Is said to be the largest salary ever paid an American performer. He will open at the Colonial Theatre on Oct. 28 with a monologue en- titled "Inside Baseball." « «» CABARETS ALL OVER. The cabaret idea Is extending. The Waldorf- Astoria, the Breslln, the Grand and the Martinique hotels. In New York, have ln- > stalled regular bookings. The dry goods Ktores hnvo fallen for the attraction, and a she would engage an American director, a member of the M. P. U., of course. "Tub Ghiyhoi'MD" Is to close in Newark, N. J., Nov. 2. Charlss Briant, formerly of the St James Theatre London, has arrived from La- under engagement to Charles Frohman. Mr. Brjant Is to play one of the principal role,?' Rum Lincoln, who sang the title role in "Veronlque," in London, for two years, .rrt^. last week, to visit relatives In New Jersey. - — - * """^ Hanky Panky" leaves the Broadway Nov. 2, and "The Dove of Peace" follows 4 . leaves the Broadway Nov. 2, and "The Dove of Peace" _ Ada Rbhan returned from England, after an eighteen months' stay, and vrlli «]„♦., i. New York. M _ __ _. " w ln Tbb French Opera Co. arrived 20, «i» route for New Orleans. A* thb Colonial Theatre, Providence, R. I., on Oct. 16, Constance Collier, lendh? »„„,. In "Oliver Twist," had a narrow escape from serious Injury When she suffered a &m7S Miss Collier, however, finished her part in tbe play. aa «H Pierbb Loti returned to France, Oct 17. Margaret Strother Smith, daughter of Captain William Strotier Smith, U S v v.. deserted social life for the stage. ' '•••"• Geobcb Giddi.n(>8, who Is to be a member of Annie Russell's Old English Com,*i„ rv arrived in New York Oct. 16. My c *. H. H. Frazei: will produce ln January "The Unwritten Law," a drama by Edwin Mlltoi Royle. ■ P. W. Htaor, of the C. R. R. of N. J., has Just returned to New York from a trio to Colorado. * John McGraw will open in vaudeville Oct 28, at the Colonial, New York, presents. • talk on "Inside Baseball'' "cuuai A Anna Eva Fax is a full week attraction this week it the De Kalb, Brooklyn. Wallace's Theatre, New York, Is reported to be In the market Frederic Thovifson has promised to assign his rights and title to "Brewster's MllhW to bis creditors. a Mes. James C. Di:ft. wife of the veteran manager, died suddenly while walklnr in <v lumbus Avenue, New York, Oct 21. s n ( -°" Richard Russell, husband of Hattle Russell (sister of Ada Rehan), and Reeves DitIh were admitted to the Actors' Fund Home during week of Oct 7. "»»ra Dor-oL.vs Fairbanks will open Nov. 4, at tbe Astor, New York, in "Hawthorne U S A." "The Woman Hnters" closing Nov. 2, to go on tour. ' ' ■ *> A new house will be built at Sixtieth and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, by the Gardm Amusement Co. ra Jules Murry Is undergoing hospital treatment. "Bachelor* and Benedicts" will open at the Criterion, New York, Nov. 2. Frank Byron, of Byron and Langdon, will go with the new Weber-Fields show to nltv the dndc detective. v ' Ghstav Habtzbeim and Emil Behla will open with Adolf Phlllpp's new show, "Auction A new opera will be written for Mlzxl Hajos by Reginald De Koven, Channlnc PoIIom and Rcnnold Wolf. ■ * v,,w » Adeline Genee will arrive ln America early next month, to open her tour In I*hiladclDhls. A Titanic memorial show will be given Dec 6, at the Century Theatre, this city Its object Is to raise funds for a memorial nt Washington. Alexandra Carlisle Is the wife of Dr. Albert Pfciffer, an American dentist In London. The announcement was made Oct 21. PAWTAGES PARAGRAPHS. The new Garden Theatre, at Kansas City, Mo., became a part of the Pantages Circuit Oct. 21. It will play the acts coming from the Coast, with additional numbers placed by J. C Matthews, from Chicago. E. P. Churchill is manager of the Garden, which Is the newest theatre in Kansas City. J. C. Matthews, 3. A. Brlston and Maurice Wolfson were In Davenport, la., last week, where, with Charles Berkell, manager of the American Theatre, ln that city, they secured an option for a new Pantages theatre in that city. F. M. Barnes, Inc., placed Alfred Drow- eky's "Alfred the Great" for a return date at tbe Garden Theatre, ln Kansas City, week of Oct. 28. The act Is now at the Julian Theatre, in Chicago. The Hassan Ben All Troupe of sixteen Arabs made a record breaking jump from Richmond. Va., to San Francisco, Cat, to open as an added attraction on the Pantages Circuit. They play four weeks, and then make a still longer Jump from 'Frisco to SydDey, Australia, to open for Harry Rlck- srds, fulfilling a contract made with Mr. Rlckards two years ago in London, Emma Carus will shortly be seen In the J. C. Matthews houses In tbe Middle West. Ned Waybnm's "Minstrel Misses" arc a big success on the Pantages tour. Alex. Pautages saw the act at Seattle, and reports it exceptionally good. Tbe show opening at Calgary, Can., Oct 24, Is made up of: The Five Greens, Four Cook Sisters, Three Elliott Brothers, Mabr and Mykoff, Frank Rogers, and Shaw and Wilson. Tom Linton's "Jungle Girls" opened at Calgary. Can., Oct 1.', for a tour of the Pantages Circuit Marie Nelson and Rodney Ranous recently played a two weeks' engagement at tbe Julian Theatre, which is one of the Chicago houses booked by J. C. Matthews. Minnie Palmer's cabaret act, "After Mid- night," opened at the American Theatre, ln Davenport la., last week. J. C. Matthews says It drew big business, and was a "positive riot." It is now at the Hippodrome, in St THE COLUMBIA CONCERT, At the Columbia, New York, on Sunday, 20, a good bill was presented. Corrlian tii Vivian, a team of sharpshooters, killed the balls ln clever fashion. The lady shot from all sorts of positions, snuffed candles with ■hots from the aisle, and Mr. Corrlgan played a tune with bullets on a bull's-eye xylophone. The Miners' Quartette, in regulation miner snltc, '• adllghts, etc., sang a number of solos and i-ioruscs with good effect Clifford and Franks, two ladles, played piano and violin, tang, whistled, concluding with a lively rag medley. Tbe Cromwells, jugglers, with Mr. Cromwell made up bb a woman la short skirts, and a little boy assistant, had a nov- 'lty Juggling act, which went through with- out a single miss. His dlabolo spinning «ai expert, and tbe work with the cue and bills, the plates, the clubs, was well done. For a finish be manipulates a dust broom, a pall a plate and a large bowl. The little follow dla good comedy. Henry Lewis, from the Winter Garden, ffltl his fnnnv clothes, his funnier laueh, scored with "Hftchl Koo,' und a nondescript medlej of songs. His parodies on "When I Get Too Alone To-nlgbr and "That's How I Need Yon" slso had the punch. Conroy and L( Malre repeated from the previous Sundij. doing this time what they called "The Bean Mine," a lot of funny conversation, dur- ing which Geo. Le Malre did not hare it all his own way, as his piccolo voiced partner rot back at him ln good shape. "A >«!■' In the Park," with the clever little girl ond her live male companions, made tic usual hit. They sang and comcdlcd for a pleas- ant entertainment Leon Rogee gave his Sc; imitations of the trombone, the orcarlnn and the cello, and the Four Stubblefields present- ed their trapeze act, opening with the man and woman ln a little dinner episode wm the waiter, followed by the arrival of tw second lady ln a grotesque costume. w:tn a song. They stripn-d while being lio.stec > the trap. A moving picture closed tn *,5 IIL e»» •TWO A DAY." The Wadsworth Theatre, at One Hundiji ln and Eighty-first Street and Wadswcrth Ave- nue. Is now playing two a d»y.„ fe »" rt i? seven acts of vaudeville. Win. MartkeiiJ, manager for Ornsteln & Bock, reports WS- ness big. It is rumored that Ornrteia * Bock will shortly erect another theatre » Washington Heights. SETS DATE FOR DISSOLUTION BEARING. The Attorney-General of New * ork "li Oct 22 as the date to hear the motion nw« Louis, and will be seen at the Garden, Kansas City, shortly. The bill at the Orpheum, ln Cincinnati, for Oct 27 and week, includes: Tony John- son's dogs, Flo Adler and boys, Four Musical Avolos, McGrath and Yeoman, Arthur Dunn and company, Coogan and Parka, Four Bard Brothers, and Gaumont's weekly review. There will be an all-girl show at the Or- pheum, ln Cincinnati, week of Nov. 3. Seven Aviator Girls, Maryella's birds, Connelly Sis- ters, Bula Lee Quartette. Ellna Gardner, Mulllnl Sisters, and Alfretta Sisters. Vaude- ucr. a a vllle judges say that this Is one of the strong- by August Dreyer upon behalf » *c«.« a est women bills yet arranged. to dissolve tbe United BookingtOBJJ •£ —♦• » Vaudeville Collection Agency under the oeo cral Business Law. John D-Obmond writes: "■The Balance: a new play by Harry Graves Mlhcr, is ing with success through Michigan ana cousin THB BIG SHOP KEEPS ON GROWING. G. W. Millard, proprietor of the Colllng- wood Opera House, Pougbkeepsle, N. Y.; D. E. Knorr, manager of Pergola Theatre, Allen- town, Pa.: E. Thomas, proprietor of Maple Leaf Theatre and the New Theatre, Montreal, Can.; A. Drapeau, proprietor of Crystal The- atre, Quebec, Can.; Joseph Bedard, manager of Princess Theatre, Quebec, Can.; Goldstein Bros., proprietors and managers "Goldle" Theatre, Butler, N. J.; Messrs, Croquet & Robb, managers and proprietors of the Ly- ceum Theatre. Nyack, N. Y - wis- success turouga »»>■"**"*." ;r, tv I was especially engaged for wj part of John Burkman, while Mildred Hollen Is meeting with great succrss •' Mrs. Burkman. Paul Grltftb, was;«•$'$ called home on Oct. 13 by the death oil mother, tbe funeral taking place at Bloo iuirton. III. The manv friends .of Af» d) J i a lo io avail luemseives oi mo r lueiny noosing n „ M nrvrnE Trltes from w"_ U ^"."Tl 0 ' 1 . M~«ff»-JS*. *0W? about 0 ' t£ eKrft business _helne done W The many trienus - -», d -i t tuner txrs. John D'Ormond) will w « ,. . are the latest » n i MTn 0 » t, PP recovery from a long ••'. \.,i» to avail themselves of tho Fidelity Booking t0 ,£S. r w n rU.J"2 <£ites from Ca.llforsJ* ington, III. Fuller (Mrs. John come ln flocks to the "Old Reliable,'' like- wise the good acts, a few of tbe latest of which have been signed ue as follows: Abdul- lah Eight Arabian acrobats, Samaria Japs, GUday and Ashton, Fox and Shea, Lillian Bender, Tiller Sisters, Marlowe and Axcell, Naldos Sisters, Fennell and Tyson, Prince Hnscullnc and company, Bolger Bros., Emer- son and Ryno Copeland and Walsh, Alvln and Nulty. Bllllc Kenny. Rowc and Clinton. Tweedy and Roberts, J. W. Holland and company, Silver and Uuvall, Lang and Titus, Cole Trio, Wngncr and Kclaey, Valerie Sis- ters, Aerial Barbours. Richards and Brandt, Jessie Phillips, tbe Chameroyi Rome, May Clinton and Bros., HI Tom Ward, Allinl and company, Audrey and Earl Jerome. * »♦ FEDERATION THEATRE CO. Tho Federation Theatre Co. has been in- line bill Is being presented at SlmpBOD, Craw- corporated at Albany by Horace Tupper Syd- ford & Slmpspn'a ney Rosenfeld and Jas. R. Stlllmati. Dusiness "=■"; ", port- In-dldKentucky." On the roadiron. *•« land, Ore, the Orpheum Sn0W ViSv rac tttio and the 8. A C. shows were on the «amcu- for a day and two nights, and ft k*»" union was the result wartilv «■* Gbacb Bryan writes: "I was waroL pllmented by James Forbes oni ™J J" Sa : c ,=- !. . r>.»K niint* fn "The Trave.ini, "..,„, been rccc M hnco of Beth Elliott. InJThe Trove man,' and have everywhere been excellent notices" ^ , «,„„, 1 i I1 » a w* Adolf Philipp, who is nulio"|. ^ German-American theatre on «" as A doll seventh Htreot, which will be known a* ^ incnaros anu urunui, pj.,,,'.,. Kiftv-seventh Street Th c 5rvietr.J ^meroys. Le Hoy nnd ^'SVcte Mever, from the Royal ™£. and compnny, Vance n Tri ,o» in Vienna, to play theL'"lu(- lllnl, O. ll. Burroughs, glass ro?e^ in his new musical pl«T. A,- Young and Wa SS AnodSli?' which wlU open the new W house Nov. 4. _ .,_„_ en lnclndra Tub Wills Mtjbical Covr.oi."-j. nln r. Lynda Vogel, Irene Earle, Norsli i „ lcS Dorcthy Mason. Mildred HUMJa*, To» Mason. Mildred Mason, Frank M. " ^j* McCrackcn, Ralph Heistxw and Jack. " M