New York Clipper (Jul 1915)

36 THE NEW YORK CLIPPEH July 24 rompany was fo;ir .vMirs ago. In lier present enese^ment thf IntlncpmcDt was made so d0- clae«l7 attracilvi- that she concluded to accept the offer. She has hatl made an entire Dew (rent and rqiiipnent, and her ahow Is now tbe most elaboratp :ind pretentious ot her career. Two ai^rate tanks are emploxei), one for Miss Beck- -vrlth'a irtllridual exhibition of fancy snrlmmlnR, floatK, etc., and tLe ntuer for the fine looking dlv- Ing slrls who Huppleiocnt her pertonnance. Dr. Henry Laosdon and Doc. Bernard ore talk- ing on tlic front of the sbow, and Musical Frank Kirk 19 a feaurs of tbe bally-hoo. A band of six pieces livens tblngs up around tbe Uecktrltb Troupe. wUcb numbers ulnotecn people In all. 3ome of the girls were formerly trlth tbe little Mayer Co., and all of them are making a bli; hit. Miss Beckwitb joined the World at Home at Great Fills and since tben sbe bas become one of tbe real drawlne cards of tbo exhibition grounds. At Calgary, her snow was cooynclled to stop tbe »ale of ttckets. Her routp locludos. In adc'ltfon to the Can,idlan dates, some of tho principal fairs of tbe Middle West, -such an Des Moines, Mdnne- HDolU. and Sloiiz Falls, nftor playing which sbe "hHu return to Iter Iioidc at Dubuque, In tlie lat« Kali.J. Th« newspapers along tlie route iHive be<-n iinan'.- mooa ln reri-rrlng to tJie Jleckwllh Slu>w one of tbe cinanest, trimmest and must genuinely rlaaf^ ever arrompiin.xiog a carplval In the town. mSk GREATER SHOWS. VAUDEVULL TTnd^r the careful guidance of that popular Dian.iter, Harry Dunkle, tbe Arena Greater Shows liiew Into nttsburgb. Pa., last week, aft«r having liliiyod all tbe live onea In Western Pennsylvania, iind enjoyed a very prosperous week, giving their many pairoos all that could be desired In the wav (if up-to-date, claitsy entertainment In in*o.''' differ- ent xormn. As umia), Harry wsa a very busv per- :<un, looking after tbe many wants of nU patrous, II lid bad tlungs going In great etyle a)l veek. Reports abow that business eo far this season lias fsr surpassed that of last aeaaoji, and when It Ih considered tli.it considerable time naa been Inst throu.eli rainy ila.rs. thds Is a sure proof that the iirena Greater Shows preneot a good front this seaiio'n. A good line of shows Includes Craig's Kovelty Cirrus, which, ns usual, affoMs amusement (or young And old, and tbe uproarious applause wblcb greets tb* elTorts of tbe spectators to ride tbe bucking mule, insures continued patronage. This one feature la well worth the price ot admlaalon. Tbe Arena Atbletes, which IncludeR a regular .-how of three wro.'itllng matches and two sparring bouts, always draws big, and Is one of the most popular op tbe grounds. The Cabaret Girls elvo • real dancing and Ringing show, dolnc tbe latent HRRT FITZGTBiBOX, Dale and Boyle, Bcsale I/eonard, Lawrence -SulUvan, Foley and Cpnoora, and Hrpetlon Players, comprise tbe Old Hom« Week vaudeville at Poll's, New Qavep, Vfepk ot July 11. MILI..A11D BROS. (Bill and Bob) closed a ees- Kon of thirty-one weeks, July 10. at Shea'a To> rnnto. Can., and have gone to their bome at Bsgle Mills, N. Y., for tbe Summer. GBXE HuWAfiD, tbe dancbig bug, formerly of Howard and Mack, Is now doing a single around Kew England, and expects to double wdth Frances Bennett. He will add a new feature to their act. Howard Is going to add a little eccentric dance end soft aboe; Frances will do a baby number, closing the act with the International dances. THE) FOUR BOISE% opened the bill at tbe Tower, Blackpool, Kng., week of June 28. Othera on tbe bill Included: Robert Fossett Jr.. Hall and Earle, Proveanl Family, Miss Casbmore'a sportlnj act. Doodles and August, Miss Florrle, Benedettl Bros.. Joseph Craston, and the Five Cllftons. THE RUSSBLL BISTRRS, Sadie and Mabel, arrived In Atlantic City the latter part of June. 1'bey have been Summering there for the past nine years, and expert to return to New York the early part of October. ALLE.S and POWLER a're now playing tbe Clurch time ar-d will open out West In Svptember. They report thi-lr act Is mok'ng more than good. BUD MACK'S ENTKirrAINEnS rosier - Rosalie S1>ay, May Grove, Clara Cooney. Ed. Konsey. Jnuk I'rlmrose, Bud Maok. Tbey write thct tbey are r^easlng tb?m nil alons the line. FRA-^iK FAY HOBTON, of the vaudeville team of Two Culcys and Fay, la on his way home from Liverpool, Eug. Mr. Hoi-ton baa acquired a na- tional reputation in vaudeville, and wept to Eqg- innd a year ago iBfit March, whore be has been playing theatres there ever since. He will put on an entire new ocl for next season. He will likely spend \ugD8t In Decatur irltli his motber, Mrs. li. r. I'oots, In Decatur, HI. MORTOy and MOORE are at the Palace. Vew York, this week, just three weeks after pI.ajrlDg the Columbia, across tbe street. FRITZI SCHEFF, who Is at tbe Palace this week. Hill be at tbe Jfew BrlgbtoB week 'of Aug. 9. J. UOYER WEST writes from San Francisco: "Some fair, and now doing ble busjnesa. We are havlDff a good time. Best wishes." VAUDEVILLE ROUTE LIST UTATTtflB?'——When no date In vlreji 1* V JL il^fiSj"" the week of Jnlr J«>»2-* In Oriental fantaslei. The four girls. In addition to the singing and dancing, give a special series of up'to-dste poses, and the Ug tent Li always i-rowoed. A fonr-ln-on? Is carried, which Includes tbo Bowsers, sharpshooters, trained tnonkeys, Cr.icker Jack, the .lenl skia horse, and Volts who defles electricity. This little lady always has a crowd of admirers about her, and mystifies by her power to endure the electric currents. A six-ln-one on the other side of the Midway also draws good patrona^. and Inclodes DIsro. the human nsh; Loretta .toe pmallest lady In the world; All, tbe Hlndn M.laslonlst: -the banpy .monkey family, Gnssle Lamor. the floating lady, and the wild Man. Toyland amasos the little folKS. and lias been en- joying good crowds. Serixnilna, lu charge of a very pretty nnrse. Is one of tbe oddities, and largo crowds gaee lu womJerment at her appareitt con- tentedness. The .merry-go-round did a big business all week, while the .swincs received a Eoodly share of pat- ronage. Tbe Ferris wheel had a large line In waiting at all times, end reported a good week. Amonff the contresslons are: Cook tent, high striker, Fop I':dlson's dodger, which turned the t>e«t on the Midway; Doc Howard's shoothig jr:- lery. with the ever popular Doe. In charge and It can be said that be proved to be one of the most popular and ajn-eeable fellows with the out- fit. He hos many friends In this city, and was wanaly welcoaed. A boop-la did well, as did a number of pop 'em> In games for dolls, bears and flowers. Wheels were not allowed to turn last week. A number of other games, spindles, knife r.icks, etc., were In evidence, and did fair. AesKtant General Manager Loutber was ever on the job, while Secretary and Treasurer Slmms kept tbe regular business In band. Tbe com- pany goes to Clymer, Pa., for old homo week, and will then return to one of tbe best spots In the Smoky City of Pittsburgh, Forty-seventh and Smallman Streets where they expect to continue to drHW In the sheckcls. The Clippcr representative was on the grounds several evenings and was warmly received bv all connected. Doc Howard will look after The Clip- FER notes with the outfit, BEATRICE E. SHERilAN". nosing as "Thauma." at the Red Men's Carnival. Fort JervU. X. Y., last we?k, was married to Grover ColIln.s, a cow- boy with the carnival company, and the occasion was marked by many nnusoal Jollities. INNOVATION WARBROBE TRUNKS, $10.00 Big Bargain. These Tnnks have been nsed. Cost $U new. Are In good condition. Fsrlor Floor, as W. 31st St., <Vew Tork Olty. JOSEPH BOTT.E and MiAUD DOUGLAS were married recently In Maryland. ta representedi Alibolt A White, HeDderaon's. Ooncy Icliod, N. T. Adelaide t Huebe^. Palace, N. Y. C. Aliilne QDBTtette, Ttb Ave., K. Y. 0., 19-2\l {.Incola Sq,, 22-24. ^llni A Francis, Globe, Booton, 22-24. AlTarados' Goats, Cheater Parle. Oinelnnatl. Alber'a Bean, PaTa«DD Park, Boston. Indcf. .ilexaniler, Geo. B.. Keith's. ImllanApolls. Armaola (S). Mc^'lcker'a, OblcoKO. Armsaons. Geo., American, N. 1. C, 19-^. AlboD, Robt., Grand, Seattle, indef. AUaa Trio, Lyric, Hotn'Mn, N. J., 22-24. Avon Comedy Four. Palace N. Y. C. Ajer, Edna, Villa Napoll. Boaton, indef. Bolter Siateii, Kclih's, PhUa. Simiban £ Grohs, Forest Park Hlgblands, St. r,<nils. LEE BARTH BTOtJ. HT PIAIiBOr Burt>i, Ixv, McViclfer'a, Cbicaso. Buuor & Sanndfra, American, N. T. C, 19-21. Bailey, CUllT, Wowlslde Park. Phlla. Berry, Marian, & Co., at. N'ortbera Hipp., Obleasa. Brniraj', A. r, "Happy." Todd's Bbon-, ini^, Itcmard, Ua7, Bert Lcr<.'y Circuit, Indef. Bernard A Ptallllps, Majestic, Chicago. Bime TroDiic, Orpbeum, N. Y. C.,' 10-21; Amerlrnn 22-24. Bell Boy JTrio, Oreeley Sq., N. Y. C. 10-21. BoUes, Aerial (4). Sbnbert. Bkl.. 22-24. Beriurd, Joe, & Co., LoeWs. Toronto, Oan. Btutcn, Fremont, & Co., niiiliwlck, Bkln. Ik'wley & Ohlar. Palace, Ilnriford, Cauu., 22-21. Biaurfae, Belie, Keith's, Plillu. DlerU>tlt, Tbe. Uitcolo Sq.. S. Y. 0.. 10-21; Delamx'y St., Y. O., 22-24. Bon-erx, Waltera & Crooker, Keith's, Pbll«.; Keith's, Boston, 20-31. Bonita & Lrw Hcani, Kettb'a, Washlnstoo. Gotker'a .\r.-il)9, Gr. Kortliem Hipp.. OitcaKO. Broadway Oome^iy Four, Empresii, Spokane. Waah.; Empreaa. Seattle, 28-31. FREB & MINITA BRAB Mgr. Chas. A . Poochot, Pal. Theatre Bldg- N. Y. C . Brlc« & Kiar, Tamnie, Detroit. Bradlej- A Norris. Keith's, Phlla. Braatx. Selma, Majestic. Cbleaco. Brcvn & JickSDO, uaDlerard, N, Y. O,, 23-M, Brooks, Burrr, & Co., Sc. James, Boaton, 22-24. Bronte & Aldn'rii, Keith's, Boston, A mm I mm YE OLDEN DAYS AND PRESENT WATS BOOKED SOLID ON BIQ TIME Burns & KIsaen, American, N. Y. 0., 10-21. Duah & Shapiro, h'lxon, Phlla. ' Campbell, Crilg. Buahwick, Bkln. Case, Charles, Keith's, Boston, CLrm. Eanma, &'Co., Hcodenon's, Ooney Island, N. Y. Camilla. Mile., Paraaon Park. Boston, indef. Cnmpben. Ida. BowiVrin Sq.. Boston. CbeeDPrf I Maccbarlans, Fontaloe Ferry Park, LoalSTlile. THB OIBliS BB0IMD TH6 GIUTS CLINTON AND BEATRICE nyr agTpKifmp from attstbalia Cboate. UatUe. A Co., .American, N. Y. O., 13-21. Chains, Both, Bijou, Dkln., 22-34. Clintons, Novelty, Keith's, WaahiUKlon. ColbaTn, Jennie, Billy "Svedc" Hail & Co.. Ind<-r. Cora Youngbiood Corson's InstrameDteilat.s, Folly, Okl::. City, Okla. Corcomn & Dingle, Bustawlek. Biilo. Cook & Stevens. National, N. Y. O., 22-24. Cooper. Joe & Lew. Greeley Sq.. N. Y. C, 22-24. Cook & Botbert, Globe, Boaton, 22-24. Copeland-Draper & Co., Globe. Boalon. 22-24. Cole A Deoahy, .<)t. Jameo, Boston, -iS-'i*. Courtney Slaters, Palace, N. Y. C. Curxon Sistera. Baslnrick, Skin. CnnnlDgham, Cecil, Keith's, Boston, EVELYN CUNNINGHAM DAINTY CHABAOTER C0UEDIF:NNE CuDiilngbam & Marlon, Delanoey St.. N. Y. C, 22 24. Davis, Edwards & Co.. fnxpeot, Bklu. Dnvttnport, Pearl. Gt. Northern UUip.. Obieago. Deland-Carr & Co.. Orpbeom, N. V. C, 1U-2i ; Tili Ave.. N. Y. C. 22-24. Devllle, Jack. Chester Park, Olnrlnnail. De Garnbo, Alice, Paraxon Park. Boston. IVmarost A Collelte, Nixon, Fblls. Dean Ic Fer. Kt. Northern nipp., CUIcago. DIoz's Moiilis, I'rosi>ect, Bkln. Delaoa, John, Foiace, Hartford, Oonn,, 22 24. Dockstader. Lew, New Brighton, Briehton Uoaeh, N. V. Dooley & Sale*, New Brighton. Brighton Beucb, N. Y. Jas. B^DONOVAN and LEE-ua^'e Klas of frelAnd Vbe I<ittle BeantF Jtelth's, Boston, July, 2a. Poison 4^ GordpD, Eaiery, I'roridence, 22-24. buoHla, Queenle, Poidaloe Feiry Park, l.oulsvlll». Da Fao, Jennie. McVlckcr's, Chlcaso. Duaadin Duo. S.ohmer Park, Monireni, Can. Dii Pace Opera Co., Cosmos, WasbliiKtoii. "OuguD's Uooey," Bonlrvan], N. V. (;., 10-21; Kulion. Bkln., 22-24. Edwards L. Helene. Ijoew't, Toronto. Can. Eldfid, Gordon. & Co., pnMpect, Bkln. Ellison, eienu. Keith'a, Phlla. Elliptt It Mqllen,' Cordoo's Olympla, Bnctcn. EpKOttt, ilT. A Mrs. Hugh J,, MtMi Circuit, Eng., unlll Aug. 21. Emmett & Emsnttt. Keith's, Louisville; Keith's, In- dianapolis, 20.31. Empire Comedy Pour, Bamou Pa-rk, Oraud Rupltls. Mich. Bmba & Alton, SL James, Bostoo, 23-24. Emmett, Rose, Bowdoin Sq., Boston. Knattop, James. English's, Indianapolis. Eqolllo Bros., Palisade Park. N. J. Pacardoa (3), Aciden^, Norfolk, Vs., 22-24. HA9^T- -EVENS S SMITH —DAVi: Vr»—n*lntC "BBTTVEBN BATTLES" Hpeclal Scenery & Effecta Playing U. B. O. Tloie Erans k t7U*on, Emery, Providence. 22-24. ISrercst'a Clrca«, Palace, Barirord, Oonn., 22-24. Farber Olrls, Prospect, Bkln. P«rreil, Maisarer, DelaiKey S^, N. Y. C, lft-21 : Bonlr- van], N. f7 C. 22-24. <FentOD. Marie, Bhea'a, BiMValo. Field & CilBord, OordOD'a Ol^npla, Boalon. I'iorenca Troufie, Bnpreo, San Praneiiico; Km|>re>:<, Sacrinnento, 20-31. Pletrber, Mist, I'eroberloD Ion, Boston, Indef. Flood & Ema. 'Woodslde Purk, Phlla. Ford & Hewitt, New Brighton, Brighion Beach, N. Y. EDDIE TOY AVD SEVEN LITfLC FOV9 Direction - HARRY FITZGERALD FOX tc £s<^ll, BonleTam, N. T. C, lS-21 ; Orpbmim, 22-24. • Von, Alioe, BoTdoln Bq.. ^Boaton. Kr^ls, ^larearrt, k Co.. Kogil.sU's, InOiaDapoiis, Uiimx Vesta, Boaton, indcT. Gilmer, Marie, Crand, Seattle, lndi>f. Rirard, Barry, & Co.. Bashwipk, Bkln. GILMORE & CASTLE UNITED TIHK. Direction. PETE MACE Glbbs, Harry, & Co., Emery. Provlilenee, 22-24. Gilbert & Barrett, Keith':,, Cinelnnntl. Gordon ft Blca, Bonlevard, N. V. C I!).21; BlJon, Bkln., 22-24. Rurdon & Mnrr, Academy, Fall Blver, .Mnss.. 22-24. Corman. Fosteli A ficalon, I-aiie fomiioirire Park, Bris- tol. Oonn. Cordon Bros. & TValtoo. Euclleh'H. Inillanspolis. (;Tanla & Graula, JMcVlcker r, Cli'.ca;:n. Gny, MaTlao. Bowdoin Sq., Boston. Gjgl. Ota, Kp'.th's, Boston. Horrlngtoa. I>edk., Croud Seattle, ini'.cf. Harris ft Mandril, Spring Lake. Mich., Iiuli*f. Haveraan'a Anlmela. Majestic. Ohieazo. ncyea, De)ane«y St., N. Y. O.. 10-2t; Lincoln Sq., 22-24. Harlafalma Bros., Dclaney St.. N. Y. C., 10-21; FultOii, Bkln., 22-24. Hilklis ft Miller, Ttb Ave., N. Y. C, 19-21; Llnralo Sq.-, 22-24, Harklns, Jim ft Marion, Booierard. K. Y. C. 10-21; Loew'a, Nirwark, N. J., 22-24. Hormoo, Zames ft Doon, Delanrey St., V. Y. C, 22-24. ncrrcoart. Lake Nlpmnc, Allitord, 'Mass. nalklDg*. Tbo, at. Nortbrm Uipp., CTilngo. llersey ft Ooloa, Graham Stock Co., Indef. Ileleoe ft EmUloo, Bosbwick. Bkln. Healy ft Barr Twins, Detancey St., N. Y. O., 10-21; Pai«ce, Bkln., 22-24. Heam ft Batter, Lake Nipmne, Mllford, Maaa. Herbert, Harnet, TlIU NafKdi, Sonon, iiukf. Henry. Bntti ft Rlt17, Kew Portland, Portland. .\(.. . 22-24. "Her None Wa« Dtonis," IfeTleker'a. CMc*p> Hickvilli MUiitrelt, QtMley Bq., N. T. C 2:;.24.