The New York Clipper (August 1913)

20 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. August 23 CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT WESTERN BUREAU OF NEW YORK CLIPPER, WARREN A. PATRICK, WESTERN MANAGER, 503 ASHLAND BLOCK, RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS, CHICAGO. Chicago, Monday, Aug. 18. written by Lawrence Whitman. It 1* an Arthur Dsuino's Gbbateb American It is reported that five Independent pro- Chicago Is theatre-hungry again, and at a optimistic and cheery affair. - • Minstbkls open Oct. 1 under, the direction ducers are about to open an office and route Tha time when there is Terr little to satisfy its Geohqe M. Cohan's Gband Opbba Hocsi of Harry Dull, who ia beat remembered for tabloids in houses not having the advantage craving-. As a result >two citra matinees (Harry .• Hidings, • nigr.)-— Oliver Morosco'a his successful management of the Four Hunt- of this fofrm of entertainment heretofore. . .. ■ a . ••_■_ ■ •_ ■ •• ii v "* ~ ask IbhIh t*M Ulan . mTk ^ Tili ™* will be given this week: by leading Loop the- fairyland play, "The Tik^Tok Man of Ox," logs,'in "The Fool House." Mr. Dull baa atrcs, and press agents will have very. little Which has become so popular with the women been In England for a year past, and will THB FoPB rr iLIT Gtbls have Eastern time. work to do. For when extra matinees are and children of Chicago, is announced to give American theatregoers the advantage of secure( i for t secured for them by Pete Mack. called Into use there is no need for the press end its engagement Saturday evening, Aug. what he has picked up on the other side. m A rib jamis returned to her office in agent and printer's ink to beguile the people 23. On the following Monday the house la Demlng is one of the best known black face Mortimer Building last Friday, after a ^ who have already been turned away with the scheduled to open with "Stop Thief." comedians, and a good company' with band TacaH on at Lake Hamlin. Mich., where she S. It. O. sign. Margaret llllngton nnd her - lUMU (W. J. Davis, mgr.)—Montgom- and orchestra Is being engaged to support hid bmi «inn> lim« 21 : . - * ^** - n *• A»n 'it n A Dtnna «nlt-h tVleln Inula In thn him " *^ a °* u *' c " ._ ** — the fine Theatrical Lawyer COWARD J. ADER Easiness' and Domestic Troubles. ADVICE FREE. 1628 Otis Bldg., Chicago company are to piny eleven performances at cry 'and Stone, with Elsie Janla In the him. the Olympic this week to satisfy the crowds middle, will bring "The Lady of the Slipper" Rat Pbicb Is featured In that want to see the show. This means two extra matinees in addition to the regular Saturday and Wednesday afternoon per- formances. Tha same thing Is true of "The Tik-Tok Man of Oz," at Cohan's Grand, while many people were turned away - from "The Elixir of youth" at the Cort last week, despite the hot weather. The vaudeville theatres, both downtown and the outlying ones, had un- precedented business. Announcements of coming plays Include many big successes for the local theatres, which are sure to plcaae, and Chicago thea- tregoers, Inquisitive and expectant over the coming Beason. will find a world of good shows from which to select their entertain' men away. line o patlng awepf upon the downtown theatres, Bcpt. 1. This will be the opening of the reason at this playhouse, and a very appro- ?rlate one It Is, for this trio have hosts of riends and multitudes of admirers among the Chlcagoans. The theatre has been en- tirely renovated outside and In, the past Winter season. 8ydney. although a little blusterous at times, can sing after bis fashion, and Is so full of life and anima- tion that his work enthuses one uncon- sciously. On the other hand, a more charm- ing partner would be hard to acqu re than Miss Dare. Her gowns were exquisite crea- tlons and well worn. ■ To state It simp y she la a beautiful girl, with most delightful incnt ?.',? Be i 'i.." 1 ? 0 LaaT a of the Slipper," at the ..~SrAB and Gabtbb (Dick Rider, mgr.) Illinois Theatre, on Sept. 1, la creating more Gay White Wav. than unusual interest All of the principals are favorites here. The season at the Illi- nois will also include one other musical show. and that will be IClaw A Brlanger's Oh t Oh I Delohlne," which ran parallel'to '.'The Lady," at the Globe, at the Knickerbocker and New Amsterdam Theatres, New York, most of last season. - - - After, playing the leading role In "The Man From Home" for six years, William Dk Von and De Von have been routed over iim" „«£"£, iVS^fSaV? B^hh&E the Hodklns time by Pete Mack. Girl, now on the Jones, Llnlck A Schaefer THB El0HT Be / LI!( madcaps have been Norman Fbibdbnwaid's "The Girl from feSfi* the Pantages circuit by 3. C Dublin" ended its season at Birmingham, ■fcS'Sri.m ...ri.~* <n rh\racn i««* wm* Ala., Aug. 9, without notice. The company -™ t M f ftt£" a " ca8 ° laflt "***• came to Chicago ■ after a Southern tour. Olympic (George Warren, mgr.)—"Within The Academy 'opened Aug. 18, playing five *?.?■ A J"» ffj!* A ™,? i,^ c *^i^Ma 6tag^ manners and a. captivating smile." The the Uf," with Margaret flllngton, baa acts of vaudevllle^-the same policy as last 8L2£? 2X^2?" U ^ parang In their original style You Made caught the town. season. Chicago next week. . - .'— Me Lovei You," a late hit of Will Von TU- Powbrs' (Harry Powers. mgr.)-.Fannle Humid Kalla Pasha Is back from a tour . J' 1 "'™ SffLTiTJSi f^i^ ,,,£5. w h« «*'• making It into a very pretty cwing song Ward, in "Mine President? will arrive at of S.-C. Middle West time, and saya he en- SteSS^f'ST™ B1»S with a double version. They closecf with Powers' on Sept. 1, for tie first presents- Joyed the tour fine. -JT ~ **«,arm was broken In three places -Blood ttelr m rf ^ Little .Millionaire." en- tlon of the year at this place. • Henlo B. Moobb went down to Indian- P°}? onlng ,, llaB J? t ln awl tt lB Iearea Me titled '"You Wonderful Girl," and a most Princbsb (Wm. Singer, angr.) — "Little apolls last week, to see his "Mother Goose wI JA J 0 *^,™.??™;,.,™- _«,„ „i.™i »t vn pleasing rendition It was for a closing num- Miss Brown" will be here beginning Aug. -25. Girls" open the season at Ehglleh's. Every-- The Three CJValkbb were placed at Mil- £, *S2sss?^*^i^«'& ^^ssr&^T**^ and t»l^¥SS^g a^^ti^^^x §*re £Sr nl ***- ^ E&3&5sssa. & ssr. Acaden , Augris; in" wMchWpoUcy of ^S^»C2» oxTbacklne. *£ a*SE5Sr o?£el£S££ ^iBiSWWIa^aii, were X^^T^f^A^C^ ttfS,g*B&Si Itf&UGi permitted to leave the Majestic bill last week, <-arrelL ■ «;, _. ._»_ out the "horseplay" which they use front when they gave the alternative of quit or • • nTAMPTllNiNlT TABLOIDS. stage for encore. We do not mean that this have the orchestra give a morning to the - . WfADITaVnuw l*Bl.\)u/** "hs weaa , t gooA . gtaply Q ^ t thelr maiicll rehearsal of somb new music they had. by halton powexl. efforts were hetter, and It was easy to see - r ~r w — --■-— The Majestic* Theatre, at La Salle, 111., The show business Is constantly under- flut it was this feature which aroused the new policy not the opening date has been an- reported to have taken the Frank Thtelen going metamorphosia The public turns to audience so favorably. We could have stood nounccd definitely. bookings, opens Aug 31, playing La Vlgne one thing and then to another with the ln- f 0I !| 0 ts more playing and singing In prefer- Ihperial (Kllmt A Gazzolo, mm.)—-For 4 Langner attractions as before. constancy of a pretty maid among many ence to the comedy: But be that as It may, week of 18, "That Printer of Udell a; Alfred Hamburger Is negotiating for two admirers. To-day tabloid seems to enjoy the the boys were extremely well liked and- re- "Llfe's Shop Window 2B. """,,-..., theatres on the West Side. His present highest favor, yesterday it was vaudeville, oelved a large hand. • Victoria (Mr. Brolashal. mgr.)—Wn gtrtag of theatres are on the Sooth Side, and to-morrow—who can tell?—perhaps the "le- ± roillekmg good bit of comedy was "The Shop Window 18, Don t Lie to Your Wife *h| g indicates an Invasion of new territory, gltlmate" will come back. Girl from CblTds," a laughable skit, pre- Follt (John Fenneasey, mgr.)—This Among other announcements, the engage- bouse will re-open Aug. 17, with the Mld- mt of Elsie Janis and Montgomery and night Maidens. Empire. —This house has been turned over from burlesque into the ever populnr movies" and popular priced vaudeville. The —t, pi Walter Johnson Is no longer ln the em- " This 1« a busy age, and tabloid enjoyi tented by Hal Davis, Inez Macauley and Sara ploy of Alfred Hamburger or the Louise favor because It represents the spirit of Lewis. Mr. - Davis, as Henry Bull, was de- Amusement Co. 1918." It does not take a whole evening to c idedly funny and natural In the part of a Halton Powell's '^Henpecked Henry" attend a tabloid show. There Is but an hour husband, who Is forced to stay at home an playB the New Grand Theatre, ln St Louts, and a half entertainment, a period that can eTe nlng with his wife and order all klnda week of Aug. 25. ■ . -be wasted with better grace than an entire 0 f trinkets for her on their wedding annl- Wobk began last week on the new Alfred evening at some *2 play. In case of dls- versary, Just because the new servant -girl Whip." which will appear at the Auditorium, is seen In a new one act play, by \\llllam J. Hamburger theatre, at Forty-third and Ellis appointment both time and money lost haa which bis wife hired, happened to- be the Aug. 80. It Is ono of the biggest sconlc pro- Herftert, "The Man ln the Dark." Ihe mem- Avenue - been brought to the minimum; In case of former wife of Mr. Bull, .and who threatened ductlons ever brought here. The stage at the here of his _corop.iny Include: gather ^Yan amoks the attractlonB playing Id Chicago satisfaction a big money's worth has been to tell his present wife all about It if-he did r Jo Hodge will come back to the Garrlok on 25. float. 1, ln "The Road to Happiness." He Cbown (Mr. Ellison, mgr.)—This house will make a fresh bid for public favor, al- opens with vaudeville 25. though his former success Assures him a National (Mr. Barrett, mgr.) — "The hearty welcome. Wolf" week of 18. Rehearsals are going on dally for the pro- Majestic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)—Rob- ductlon of the big Drury Lane spectacle, "The ert T. Haines Is headlining this week. He Auditorium, even at this early date Is being Eytlnge, Mark Fenton and Frederick Burt. t hig -week (Aug. 18) for Jones, Llnick "* placed ln readrncss to meet the requirements IMermalda, with a company of girls, may be g C h tte f e r are: Blx Dancing Fords, Wayne of this thriller, which has been imported in- jeon In difficult acquatlc feats. Edwin 0 zra Adams' Panama Canal lectures, illua tact ' this. character obtained.'. • . not treat her as she (the servant) directed. The theatregolng public of to-day is wise xh e t | Ue ro i e wls carried by Ines Macauiej to an almost regrettable extent There is no g^a it was amusing to see her make Mr. Bull she certainly made up her .- going to treat thirteen complete stage settings are required, are presented In a sketch, entitled "The Four Marvelous Mells, Pererla Sextette, pable people, intelligent bookings, ample pro- his present wife as mean e.s he had treated for as msny scenes a dozen treadmills, and Houspwarmers. John Dooley and Yvette Charles Mast's Dancing Review, John KUlB ductlon, and possess some strong point to ner jma goe m ade good. In the end he was from London. That the staging of Stevens and lina Marshall are seen in their tTite & by motion pictures; Crlnvmlns and more chance of "putting anything over on t oe the mark, bo to speak, for production le of an unusual and exacting ttUKlunl drama travesty "The Troubles of Gore Blackmore and Burns, Arthur, Rich- them than there is of fooling Abe Erlanger .' ha( i u _ m him." Sne i U n y . acter Is apparent from the fact that «• and J. Amusing Incidents of newly weds Brd8 and Arthur, Five Musical Byrons and or John Murdoch. Tabloids must have ca- m ind that Mr. Bull wae not | .' ..If-. ..,.1 ..__ ..I-...I ova nwibintail In a obaf#-h anfUlaH "Tha _ ■- TT ■ «. .._ ^ •_ * n__^_u- l._ .... i...ill»n H . kmtl/lnifa amnio t.rrt. i_ i - ,.- C succeed.- Shows can't be pnt out for a song. a different man and a loving companion to A mere assemblage of people wont pass as his wife and baby. It makes a good finish an entertainment when Ines, seeing that she has accomplished The growth of vaudeville has Been aston- her purpose, packs up her duds and sayi lsblhg; its Inroads on the 'legitimate tas '-back to the buckwheat and beans" at been surprising. Tabloid is vaudeville pro;. child*. It was accomplished' ln the spirit five' electrically driven panoramas arc em- Mugcl head the company. • ' an d company, Nellie Andrews' Opera Corn- ployed for the race scene, while real tracks. Ialace mjjsic hall (Mort H. Singer, pjny, Jeanette Dupre, Bandy Duo, Gra- focomotlvos and rolling stock are essential mgr.)—/This house opened Its doors Monday f aln . s ^t, nn d cats, Tiille Zeck, William for the sensational collision. o -5.l? r J ,0on i or ^" 1 ?.„ reg 2J ar .* ea * on ', «ance Flemen and company, Marco Twbs, Bush Theatregoers will have aa opportunity of O Nell heads the bill. She Is seen In a new and Shapiro, American Newsboys' Quartette, swing another favorite when Mary Ilyan playlet, by George Mervale, entitled The jeweu's manikins. Harry Holmen and com- . appears with '*8top Thief" at Cohan's Grand, Becond Aeh Tray or In Self Defence" deal- p lny> pkkard's seals. Giant Martmbaphone, areas; It it a form of entertainment that I 0( m i rt h ^j formed a late style comedy. Aug. 81. The play has the advance reputa- l;g with the old story of neglected wife and Bnd flweeny and Rooney. believe has come to stay, a condensation a Joe Welch need* very little Introduction, tlon of being one of the funniest ever staged the platonlc friendship of her husband s The Grand, at Terre Haute, Ind.; the Wll- time saver, truly representative of a tabloid He has reached apparently the . acme of ■ ly Oohan A Harris. Frank Bacon, now play- '"ffd. Others on_the Mil are: The^on gpn, at Beloit Wis.; the Nelson Opera age. ,. . ■ Hebrew character comedian. He does not C caricature, he Impersonates, and ln a vividly Al. Bptlbr, manager of the Chicago office natural manner. He doea not offend, but 1* f Wenrlch-Howard Musks Co., left Tuesday philosophically funny. When .a. person. cae for his vacation. simply stand before an audience and relate Foank Class. wHl go to New York ln the a monologue, without moving a muscle ol ihe Ctark Street Theatre may be assured that dlenne; the Davles Family, acrobats; Miller which opens with vaudeville Aug. 25, will next few days. his face or body, and BtiH make the house Ihey will seo a first class performance when and Mack, dancer?, and Chick and Cblcklets, play six acts, "split weeks/" Instead of Ave "A Bboadwat Rscefion" opened at the ring with applause, not only once but for Iho eeason opens. It is another of Phillip who attempt daring feats with bicycles. as previously announced. The opening show Princess ln Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 18. four encores, then he has proved that he la H. Bartboromoe's plays made from a farce Colonial (George Harrison, mgr.)—The will be: "Hallow'een Hop," Wm. Flemen and Alvia and Alvia opened this week on J. not an artificial comedian, but an actual of foreign extradition, aa was his farce, headliner for the week Is Edwin Ford and company, Four Nelson iComlques, 'EOsle Stlrk c. Matthews' middle West time. study from life. And those who con portray "Over Night.' - All the scenes in this play his dancing review. Mr. Ford, years ago and company, and Agnes Burr. - Nat. Wolv, who has been managing the the latter, as Mr. Welch are few and far be- am laid ln a hotel, giving opportunity for a known as "Little" Eddie Ford, is one of the Georgr H. Websteb, who recently re- Opera House at Manistee, Mich., during the tween. The word riot la common .old stuff serleB .of character drawings unusual in light famous Ford family of eccentric dancers, turned from Europe, is now located to Chi- Summer, has taken the management of the and greatly overused, but It Is the only way comedy. The rest of the program offers: Wayne O. cago, and personally looking after the book- Ellis Theatre, one of the Alfred Hamburger to express how Mr. Welch "went over." With these announcements, it leaves only Adams, ex-aaslstant chief engineer Panama jngg of the circuit that bears his name. He bouses. A team of very good repute and long stand- the Stndebaker and Blackstone still dark. Canal, ln bis animated Panama Canal iec- gent eighteen acta up that way last week, Murdoch: and Tom Betts open on the W. fug, but one which we have not had the American Music Hall (Samuel P. Ger- tures; Crlmmlns and Gore, Five Musical which Shows an activity, due largely to his V. M. A time shortly. ■ pleasure of seeing for some time, is Dave ion, mgr.) Is dark. Byrons, the musical act beautiful; Black- holding the Northwest Theatre Managers'As- "Thh BurvBAonra Babbebs," a new Act, Genaro and Bay Bailey, ln their interna- Auditorium (B. Ulrlch, mgr.)—Six bag- more and Bnrnea, rapid-fire comedy conver- gociatlon, which gathered at Duluth, and once was ttoown at the Bins. Aug. 14-17, where tlonal epeclaldea. "The Wedding of Antonio gage cars loaded with "props" arrived in eatlonallstB, and,Ford's dancing novelty. again voted Its bookings Into Webste: ' Aug. 14-17, where tlonal specialties. "The w _ arrived fo eatlonallsta. and Fords dancing novelty. again voted Its bookings Into Wcbsters'hands. It was looked upon as "promising.'' and Marie," "If I Do ran Bound to" Los» Mj -jlcago from Toronto, to 6e vised ln the pro- MoViciusn's (J. G. Burcb, mgr.)—Charles >l. F. Allabdt has been advised that the Dubasd, and O'Lbaby appeared at the Wll- Wife," and LA Flirtation Danaeuse They ductlon of "The Whip" at the Auditorium. Mast, for several years stage master at the first Savonia aims brought to America are son, Aug. 14-17, and the act went over fine, are dancers par excellence, leaders in their Six more are expected. Both the scenery La Salle Theatre and director of Its mu- now m route. He expects to have them on O'Lcary'B rendition of "There's One In a Mil- line and mashers of their art They were and .the "props" of this melodrama were Jlcal plays, made his loop debut at Mc- exhibit at the Almo Feature Film Company lion Like Ton," found particular favor. applauded lavishly, and anally Mr Genaro Bill Lani has a prominent role^ inJ'The was forcedto thank_us foThls^cordial raep- 1 a short time. These dims brought from London to New York under a Vlcker's Monday, at the head of hlB own projecting room in _ customs'bond which required that all the dancing review of pretty girls, elaborate cos- are aa id to be very popular abroad and to Diamond Ring," shown at the Oak Theatre tlon in Chicago, although he had verv little) effects must be taken out of this country tumeB and new melodies. For those > who en- aave many qualities worthy of praise. last week. • breath left with which to do It • • within a year. In complying with this law joy classical music, Nellie Andrews Opera Thb Family Theatre, at Dixon, 111., changed Jon Mack and company, a re-organlca- Marie McFarland sang beautifully for ns. It was necessary to ship the entire produc- company offers selections from popular hands recently, but the bookings will remain tlon of an old act, "A Midnight Bobbery," is Miss McFarland originated ln Denver'but tlon to'Canada'before a renewal could be operas, aecured tor another six months. The cast Is . NOBTIIERN HlPPODROMB (P. „ With J. C. Matthews. There had been talk u to the effect that the house would Join the ready for dates. ' obtained her VocaY"schc<fing'~abroad"where Andreas Dipped, former general manager she studied nnder various masters. And ■ouurcu iw nuviun »»* lavuiu* Auwvutn. .a ^.»^.... ..™. j™... ...._-—--— ^-. — w tuB eneci mat tne iivuse wouiu join tne n 1 """*" ^^«", iviuurr gcuciu miuiagci »**c oLuuieu ursuer various masters. And r coming direct from the Drury Lane Theatre, Bberts, mgr.)—The Great Northern Hippo- Association group, but this was a mistake. & the Chicago Grand Opera Co., la to be truly marvelous voice she possesses not ln London, where the show haa been playing drome offers this week a bill or vaudeville, frank Tbizlen announces that the new the general director of a new organization, piercing, but clear; not loud but stroni and for two years. circus and| novelty 'acts. Chtako and com- theatre ln Davenport.. Ia., will open ln which will be Chicago's Opera Comique. further, perfect control at all times. She _ Cost (U/ J. Herrmann, mgr.)-/The first l^*j'WerA head one bill, while the Heras NaTe inber with Association bookings. This announcement was made by William Is assisted by Madame 7 programmed aa aa fliirrr t\t thrt season's nremier nnrfnrmances iFnmlly. gymnasts, top the Other. Others - —....— .. Zlnrfeld of the Chicani Mnslen Pollen. nl. orwraHK ofoc ™» i„t„„..i * i r:lT..ri„ "FTJTTJRB BRIGHT.' Kllxlr of Youth" hns settled down quietly iwny, premier woman cyclist; ihe Four Tern- The most prominent men In Middle W«at conBlderable time to come. This announcement was made by William is assisted by Madame 1 programmed'as aa Zlegfeld, of the Chicago Musical College, al- operatic star of International reputation though the plans will not materialize for whose voice dispelled all doubts as to the truth. In spite of a wonderful bill, there for an Indefinite time. Chicago critics afl pie Girls, musical act; Mile. La Bergere and vaudeville are predicting a "good season.". ibj Traveling Engineers and Railway was nothlng"1*tt*r on theTroaTanL' A treated It very graciously with Ihe exception ne r posing dogs^PrevoBt and^Bjpwn^Carlton Every /Rdljcatl^nDolntBtoay^ear^ofproa- Kqulpment Manufacturers' Association . will refined and cultured affair, full ofunadultor- and talking comedians; of one or two. It will ln all probability be •?«* Tc rr v, dm » taking farce with Chicago playgoers. S?"* 31 and Most singers and dancers; Gabrick (John J. Garrltv, mgr.)—The Florence Hughes, comedienne; Ryan and May- Oarrlck looks decidedly unnatural, desolate bell, eccentric dancers. *•£!* fe* ? , S e rFS. m J n V :e . r SfJiSS . •ten* the "Tlk-Tok Man of Oa" perform- eted art .The W. S. Butterfleld chain of theatres in aa-e en tnatte, on Thursday. Their repertoire included; and lonesome, elnce the girls no longer can congregate there to see their popular hero, Joe Santley. That was one show whicb defied Chicago Summer weather with a aest. But the lights will not be out long, for on Aug. 2li Wm. Hodge will arrive in hla new comedy drama, "The Road to Happiness," WHEN IN CHICAGO Are Cordially Invited to Make Headquarters it the Western Bureau -OF- The New York Clipper la the Heart of the Itlalto 505 Ashland Block, Car. Qaik 4 Randolph Diinura J CENTRAL HMD PH0Nr.8{ AUTO u _ m If not convenient to call, MAIL ROUTES AND NEWS ITEMS. HAVE .TOUR MAIL SECT INOlJK CARE. THE NKW VOUK CLIPPKIl Is not COB- vent tonal. It la original, aggrcaslve, Im partial, reliable, and above all, IT DAS A CERTAIN ORIGINALITY AND DISTINC- TIVENESS WIIICII PLAOES IT Hi A CLASS 13V ITSELF. V-- « t. Michigan opened last week, and business started off fine. Halton Powell's first tabloid opened thla week with wild-fire success. The first of the Allardt-Thlelen "road shows" began its tour at Elgin, 111., last Sunday, with a glorious start. The Pantages circuit felt the coming of likable fellows with ability of worthy repute the regular season, according to J. C. In showdom, are playing at Fox Lake this Matthews, and had greatly Improved busl- ^efc. neBS last week. Violbt Bctibb, « Chicago made come; The Jones, Unlck A Schaefer Loop the* PA T CH AT. Charm* Adams and Johnnie Fink, two VAUDEVILLE IN CHICAGO, Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 16. UAJBSTIC. The duet from ''Norma," "Isle D'Amour," "Ber- ceuse Jocelyn" and lastly, "My Hero." Jack WUson is the same old boy, 'Making off" everybody- else on the bill and making his act up by burlesquing sayings from those appearing before him. Jack has a lot of orig- inal stuff though, and found no trouble in producing plenty of laughs. He is assisted by Jack Boyle and Ada Laur, who sing and dance a little, but fill ln mostly. ^ The Equill Brothers afforded an excellent _ exhibition of head and band balancinsr. The Manager Glover to flying us very deft and work i g incomparable, although the act it- self needs an assltant, and the one gentle- man should learn to smile Instead of taking things bo serious. Making it appear easy to accomplish Is necessary, to a large de- gree, to make It take. • McVICKEB*R And so It came to pass tiiat McVlckert EijSiB Habvbi. who made her debut at the That the season of 1013-lf will be re- beat comes the more nearly capacity houses. North American Cabaret last week, after mombered ln vaudeville seems to be the con- and things begin to take on the refreshed Sm 1 b n S i^u?I TV^uE 111 .*'- l°° tl jK h, . i1 ' « n9U » « opinion at this time. atmosphere of the coming season. It Is true ?il JiJ? d jhi y '..^„ k«Ii,° y showed rorm in a. tbat half of the acts were not new to the „ the wny she came back. MUs Harvey Is 'TABLOID." "regulars," *ut what matter, as long as Theatre was turned in to popular priced ?v l \.v act ,S.i 1 .P ota 7 caba " t ?"'*£,;'' ■> Fewer tabloids are eolnir out than was ex- they arc standard and can bring the applause vaudeville, and the melodious pipe organ though her articulation 1b excellent She Is " * t *5*l^^i°"fh5 ir?wfen no ltss^han a which the current bill did. For Instance, whI ^ h Eracea that theatre no more Solea out and P Ss T Drena^aZn' for'a ^devllle s^reof prodn'cers ^nVunced" fron? ^o°t5 there Is Joe Welch, and,"a better drawing card fcM^lfV" 89 ^ the Ico" music for ?our *When last seen' sh? was nlavmV with iveo ^ of them "ln preparation.". A change could hardly be supplied, the first appear- ^dollar drama, but Instead moans an Intro- the Field Bclva Playing With of , a ' n8 on tno - ht ? 0 {m Wca tern Vauife- «">cc being only an Incentive to witness a S"**'"?., 1 *. *• "^e 8 ' happenings In the me iieia uoya. vllle Managers' Association attend matters. Becond, so that we do not mind If we do not _£°!{* J*,*? ,?°P U " ™Et me nrtlrt8 . t who ANOTnDR NEW AGENCY. "Royle Woolfolk, Inc.," of which L. F. always get some ono new when they are of are thrust upon us wthout mercy; and huge Harry Gibson (formerly of the Moore- Allardt Is a moving spirit, and "Halton aoch calibre. • muiatuaps come and sec these ragtime art- Glbmn Trio) and Ollie Blanchard, the tnb- Powell. Inc.," In which W. S. Butterfleld The first to show was Montambo and Wells. lst , , ^f d laugh loud and long, for are they lold producer of St Louis and Louisville, holds an Interest, are the chief producers In two Ter y Industrious fellows, "ln acrobatic _ °r^. ?* , ro ?aHy entertained for little or have Joined hands and will shortly announce evidence so far. The Western Extravagant! funoscltles." The action was fast and furl- J 10 '^?*!' Aoa J^ verily, another .week has the opening of a new agency. They will Company has out one show, and another ous during the majority of the time, with P as9CQ - Sroduce es well as represent It la rumored goes out Into rehearsal shortly. The Inter- very little evidence of stalling. The boys Judging this week's program from a atand- iat the boys have a number of houses cor- State Producing Co. has one show out and took a marvelous lot of hard knocks and point of talented merit, there would be very raled already, and they sure ought to make another In rehearsal. Eddie De Noyer has 'alls, and deserve credit for tbo lar^o amount little'to say, for there do?s not seem to bo It a huge bucccbs If experience and popularity a show out nnd started to organise another of spirit with which they Inbued their efforts "any such animal;" on the other hand, count for anything. when Earn Thall assured him there was no to "put It over" In snappy style. They jnflgbig it from its popularity, the entire 6 chance for a route. W. J. McConnell will closed with one of the prettiest high falls program was an Immense hit Now, when a Frankib Dbjcw, who has recently returned have one show. that has been seen at the Majestic for some manager can Install a seven act bill almost from abroad, carrying away honori over the R. J. Carpenter got a route for his "Plna- time, and showed good Judgment In choosing devoid of genuine ability, and still attract' water. Is to be seen in Middle West vaude- fore Klddlea^-on the Butterfleld circuit Mln- this finish for It brought them the largest and please a full house from 11 4. it. until villc, under the direction of Harry'Splngold. nle Palmer Is rehearsing "The Duke of Dur- hand of all. The act scarcely shines with 11 P. M., and from Mondny to Monday, you Miss Drew was laat seen ln Chicago at the ham," and It Is presumed she has a route, distinctiveness, yet Is different In spots. - cqn--rcst assured 'hot he Is .1 remarkable American Music Hall In the days of William Walter O. Llndscy is sending some tabs Two characters from the legitimate show dalrvoynnt. Not only does be discern the South on V. B. O. time. Matt Kusell and world, and well known ones at that sur- two bit pieces concealed from his sight in the Lew Cantor are devoting their energies to prised us In the second position very agree- pockets of bis patrons, bnt has the power the same section of the country. - ably. Sydney Jarvls and Virginia Dare, of mesmerism to draw them ont As the Other tabloids will be organised later, easily recalled as being a late feature of result of this keen foresight we have Mc- Morrls' vaudeville circuit. Miss Drew's homo is In this city. Clavs ano RAncxirrc had their first show- ing at the Thalia the early part of last week, Sam Barrwitb has booked the Lewis Sis- The IV. V. M. A. starts vaudeville ln most ten for a tour of Sullivan ft Constdlne towns, looking upon tabB as "the change" Middle West time. needed later to keep op the Interest, . oil • ..:>' Ml! Geo. M. Cohan's production, "The Little Vlcker's and the Colonial and thousands of Millionaire," which nad Its prosperous run at happy people. that gentleman's theatre In Chicago during We hope that the day will soon arrive v>:-- . '• o % (ji- •• i-A7 lo I.- t'VUX). . ' l.I 9-1'tli '-. i ."»sia' " ;,"■ ,i^'J .'t •-.-•■..., -•■■ ■ . j>m.u:s ■? •» ?n tt »■■- : "**.i' -