The Billboard 1902-07-26: Vol 14 Iss 30 (1902-07-26)

10 THE BILLBOARD satistaction of the audience. Mr. Clarke and M.ss ternice Holmes likewise looked ufter somewhat minor roles in a manner that stuimps them among the best equipped of our English grand opera artists of the present period. Miss Naefz and Mr. Thomas vore served to fill out the cast of principals well. Special outdoor acts are the features aside from the opera. A novelty that had not been announced by Manager Martin was sprung as a surprise, in Prof. Litz’s trained spaniels. The dogs do a clever act, and are trained to go through their work quickly and silently. The exhibtion concludes with au dive of thirty feet by one of the spaniels into the lake. Fireworks of the Jupese daylight variety are given to the throngs in the afternoon, and are well applauded. A bill equal in interest to anything that has yet been given in the vaudeville theater is presented to the usual large audiences. he show is opened by Dave Nowlin in character imitations. Barton and Mack, in their always clever skit, are the headliners, and their fifteen allotted minutes are made notable by continuous laughter. The others on the bill, who are received with applause, are Charlie Milton, in au monologue: Gladys Van, singing and dancing, and trey and Fields, in a comedy dancing sketch. Good music, a pleasing vaudeville show und the river ride are among the features enjoyed by the patrons of Coney Island, and is seems that no matter what the weather is, this up-river resort is always thronged by those who enjoy the pleasure of a day's outing in the country. ‘The pro yrammes given by the Cincinnati Military mand in the afternoon and evening are both imide up of popular selections, such as the wuirge majority of the public enjoys to hear. in the free theater the programme is up to the usual standard, among the performers peing Charles Gano, the well-known comedian, lately with the Vogel Minstrels, in monologue; Miss Helen Maxwell, in opera tic selections; Doyle and Granger, a team of novelty dancers, whose powers of endurance are little short of marvelous, and others. the Zoo, with two such widely-known special attractions as the Hagenbeck animails and Brooke's Marine Band, is enter taming big crowds of excursionists. The concerts rendered by Brooke and his band are up to his popular standard, and are re ceived with the applause that, follows most of his programmes. As for the animals, there is nothing left to be said of them, excepting that it is certainly one of the mest interesting and novel exhibtions of What patience und skillful training can ac complish in the animal world, and in this Hagenbeck and his associates are certainly Without a peer, The same programme will be continued during the week, with the exception that for several of the evenings of his last week at the Zeo Krooke will render several specelal programs. BUFFALO, N. Y. Academy Theater, (Dr. Peter C. Cornell, bus. Mgr.j)—The Black Flag’ was well brought out the past week. ‘Lhe scenic effects were first-class, the Baldwin-Melville Stock appearing to advantage in the cast. Their popularity is on the increase. Walter S. Baidwin, the popular nianager, assayed the leading role, being assisted by Maude Odell. Lucia Moore, Ann McGregor, Blanche Seymour and the balance of the bill was well taken cure of. ‘Ten Nights in a Barroom’ will blossom out to-night with a strong cast, with good business prospects. Teck Theater, (Walter 8. Baldwin, Lessee ind = Mgr.j—The Baldwin-Melville Stock ‘ompuny have taken the house for the balance of the summer season, opening in “Blue Jeans,’ July 28, with Lester Lonergan as jeading man. Shea’s Garden Theater, (M. Shea, Mgr.)— Spice and life in the bill the past week, and business at high-water mark. Rice and Colby were clever. James Manning & Co. were headlights. Floyd Hurd sang ‘‘The Holy City’ in good voice. The Kauffman ‘Troupe, si in number, are hard to beat on the bicycle. Francesca Reading & Co. received applause. The Metanic Troupe, Cooke and Clifton, Minnie May Thompson, Kittie Wolfe, Ben Mowat & Son made good. ‘‘Phroso” is a headliner to-night, with a strong company of bright lights. Prospects fine. Girdard’s Theater, an East Side resort, will shortly reopen as a_ well-reguiated house, under a new name. Arena—Forepaugh-Sells Combined Shows have good prospects for to-night. Sheur & Company’s Museum and Comedy Shows are doing the vacant lots in the city. Fair returns. Fenton's Theater, (Geo. Shady, Mgr.)— Barr and Benton, the Zanonie Bros., Bob Marks and Edna Willis made good the past week. A big bill is up tonight. Business good. Schmidt's Tivoli Fountain Theater.—Business here is on the increase. The bookings are upto date, and the company the past week was pleasing. JOHN 8S. RICHARDSON. DETROIT, MICH. Avenue Theater, (H. Lamkin, Mgr.)— Weber & Fields company in ‘*‘Hurly Burly” opened up for the second week at this house, and has been playing to crowded houses the same as last week. The Elks’ Carnival at Bennett Park has some of the best attractions in the country, and are drawing large crowds every afternoon and evening. Park Avenue—Pain’s fireworks are good, and are drawing large crowds. Wonderland and Temple Theater, (J. H. Moore, Mgr.)—Morris Alburtus and Jessie Millar, Indian-club swingers; Paul Stephens, in novel equilibristic act; Miss Susie Fisher, the phenomenal baritone; Water very bury Bros. and Tenny, in mirth and mel ody; Mary Dupont and company, introducing “The Crimson Mask; Ray L. Royce, in monologue and mimicry; the American Liograph; Ten Ischi and company, Japanese illusionists. The show this week is an exceptionally good one, and has been playing to very good houses, GEV. W. RENCHARD. KANSAS CITY, MO. Troost Park, (Metropolitan Street Railway Co., Mgrs.)—Last week crowds of most comfortable proportions were in attendance each evening, to witness the magnificent production of ‘Julius Caesar,’ given by Lester Lonergan and his stock company. Over eighty people were engaged in this production, which was the best given us by this talented organization so far this summer. This week: “‘Fanchon the Cricket,’ featuring Alice Theat Hunt, will be the bill. Gilbert C, Farley, the Irish lyric tenor, and the biograph continue to delight hundreds nightly. Klectric Park, (Sam Benjamin, Mgr.)—‘‘A Terrible Fix’’ was the bill presented by the American Stock Company last week, and crowds of fair size turned out to witness the performances. This week *“*Wanted a Wife’ will doubtless prove a good drawing card of considerable power. In the German Village excellent vaudeville features are provided by Ross Dale, tenor soloist; Martin Brothers, xylophone experts; Martin Van Bergen, phenomenal basso, and others. The other attractions continue to good returns. Note.—The Great Wallace Show comes July 21-22, and indications point to a suecessful engagement. CHARLES H. SMALL, BALTIMORE, MD. The local houses are now being thoroughly renovated and brightened up for the coming season. Some of the bookings have been announced, which are interesting and highly attractive. Academy of Music, (Nixon & Zimmerman, Mgrs.) fhe preliminary announcement concerning the atttractions to appear this season has been made. The most conspicuous stars have been booked. This season wil be brilliant and attractive. Ford's Opera House, (Charles E. Ford, Mgr.)—A new lobby is being constructed and the interior is being redecorated. Several of the important bookings have been announced, Klectric Park, (Wm. Morris, Mgr.)—Another brilliant array of stars appear this week: Martenburg Bros., Crawford and Stanley, Fisher and Clark, Esmeralda and the vita graph. NOTES. Manager M. J. Lehmayer, of the Academy ot Music, will leave shortly on a tour of all the principal cities between Baltimore and San francisco. In absence of Samuel F. Nixon, of Nixan & Zimmerman, who is in Kurope, Mr. Lehmayer has been given the task ot inspecting the theaters booked by the syndicate, and during the next two months will visit a number of them. Mr. Charles W. Meyers, one of the comedians of the ‘King Dodo” company, is now Visiting his relatives. He will soon rejoin the company in Chicago, where it is booked for an engagement. SYLVAN SCHENTHAL. TORONTO, CAN. Norris & Rowe's Big Shows delighted big crowds week of July 14. No better show in the circus line for the money was ever given here. They carry a splendid stock of trained animals, and everything in connection is kept spick-and-span and the whole performance is free from anything objectionable, and is very instructive. Munro Vark, (W. Banks, Mgr.)—Purvis and Boyd, illustrated songs; Ozar and Delmo, “kun in a Bar Room;”’ Levina and Gray, black art; Sid Olcott, comedian, and new views in the American Vitagraph made up a bill which pleased the big = which thronged this resort July -19. Hanlan’s Point, (M. Dee, Mgr.)—The Sixty-fifth Regimental Band of Buffalo drew good attendance week of July 14. J. A. GIMSON. DENVER, COL. The attendance at the various theaters has been good, all doing their share. Sorrentino’s Band have added moving pictures to their program, taken from Colorado scenery. Broadway Theater, (Peter McCourt, Mgr.) —The Boston Bijou Company have for their bill “Cavalleria Rusticana’’ and ‘PinaThe performance of the opening bill was very good, but the latter was very poor. Miss Clara Lane played the role of Santuzza very well. As Lola, Miss Hattie Ladd’s work was good. Miss Bessie Fairbairn sings the part of Lucia beyond criticism. J. K. Murray appeared to advantage as Lucia. George Tallman as Furrido deserves mention. In ‘“Pinafore’’ Miss Bessie Fairbairn as Little Buttercup was good. As Josephine, Miss Tatnah Diard’s work was well done. K. Murray appeared as Joseph Porter. George Shields as Captain Coway and Frank Ormsby as Ralph Rackstraw deserve mention. Coming attraction, ‘*The Geisha.”’ Manhattan Beach, (Heilbrun & Mayn, Mgr.)—At this resort ‘‘Mikado”’ is being presented. Scenery and setting are very good. Mr. Charles J. Swickard appeared in the title role. Miss Laura Millard played the part of Yum-Yum, and was good. Laura Denio appeared in the role of PettiSing. Daisy Howard as Peep-Bo and Miss Lee Martin as Katisha were both very well received. William Stephens as Nanki Povo was very strong in the role. As Ko-Ko, Mr. John Henderson appeared to be in his element. William Prizer’s work as Pooh Bah was very good. Mascotte.’ Klitch Gardens, (Mary Elitch-Long, Mgr.) —Marie Wainwright, supposted by the Bellows’ Stock Company, is ut the Garden, appearing in the “Twelfth Night,’’ in the role of Viola. As Orsino, Mr. John Sullivan played the role well. Mrsi Nelette Reed Was very good as’ Olivia. As Maria, Miss Antoinette Walker impersonates the part fine. Mr. John Mason appears to an advan tage as Malvolio. Mr. Fred. Sullivan's work in the part of Fisto was good. Next attraction: “Shenandoah.” Alaczar Theater, (Frank Bradstreet, Mgr.) —lkor a curtain raiser, Mr. Robt. HuvelCtles in one-act comedy, ““A Case for a Divorce;’’ Miss Viola Hayes, singer; Miss Florence Morrison, vocalist; Daly and Mack, sketch team; Hazel De Moncourt, singer; Eva Peri, song and dance artist; Jack and Myrtle Mack, Bessie Floyd, Lola Next attraction, ‘La Courtney, Chase and Brittain, comedy team; Lottie Goldman and Carmontetia. Business is good. NOTES. Gentry Bros. opened for a week's engage ment to a good crowd. Performance is good and first-class. ss The Local Bill Posters’ Union No. 1917 tended a smoker to Ringling Bros.’ and Buffaio Bill’s bill posters during their stay in this city. JUDSON MeGUIRE, LANCASTER, PA. Woolworth Roof Garden, (Capt. John B. Peoples, Mgr.; Geo. E. Bogle, Associate Mzr.)—Lhe bill week of July 14-19 was decidedly strong, and drew and delighted large audiences. Lotta Gladstone was a feuture, aud scored heavily. W. C. Fields won favor with his clever juggling. Mansfield and Wilbur, in “A Bird and a Bottle,”’ were also well received, as were Al, Lawrence, Simmons and White and Klein and Clifton. Business at the roof garden to date has exceeded the expectations of the management, and it is a very common occurrance for late comers at the evening shows to be greeted with the 8S. R. O. sign. Lotta Gladstone was compelled to appear at the Roof Garden, July 14-15, im traveling costume, owing to her baggage going astray. Her act went big, nevertheless, and clearly demonstrated her very clever ability. Conestoga Park, (A. Edward Reist, Mgr.) —The opera **Patience’’ was presented in a very able manner by the Columbia Opera Company. Pauline Johnson, Ethel Vincent, Ruth Lattimore, Loe Kendal, Robert Dunbar, kh. L. Graves and Chas. N. Holmes deserve praise. Specialties by the Dempsey Sisters (who have made themselves great favorites here) and E. L. Graves. SHREINER. ELMIRA, N. Y. Rorick’s Glen Park Theater, (Henry F. Dixie, Mgr.)—'Pinafore,”” as sung by the Rorick’s Glen Opera Company, July 1419, proved one of the best bills of the season. Large houses ruled throughout the week. Odette Bordeaux scored a distinct triumph as Hebe, and hits were also made by Herbert Salinger, Catherine Inganoff, Etta Stetson, Rudolph Klock and Charles Hoskins. “‘Olivette’’ July 21-26. The headquarters of the Quinlan & Wall Minstrels, in this city, are bustling with activity. ‘“‘Doc’’ Waddell, business manager, is the busiest man in town. Rehearsals start here July 23. J. MAXWELL BEERS. WACO, TEXAS. West End.--The Lew Virden Company are drawing large houses this week with their production of a “Merry Minister,’ and the performances are quite satisfactory. The company has been strengthened by the addition of Mr. Chas. Stark, who joined at the end of the week. The Virden Company, after the close of the summer season at West End, will make a tour of Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with a strong repertoire. Roster of company will follow later. J. R. PHILLIPOWSKI. DANVILLE, ILL. Wallace Circus is billed here for Aug. 9. Prospects are that business will be firstclass, Jess Posey, boss ponyman of the Wallace Circus, sent a fine bull pup from Davenport, la., to Mr. Ferg. Smith, an old circus man of this city. Mr. Leslie Davis, manager of the ‘‘Wise Woman” company, is visiting his many old friends in this city. His company opens at Marshfield, Wis., Aug. 16. BECKWITH. LEXINGTON, KY. Woodland Park, (Jas. R. Bonta, Mgr.)— Straight vaudeville at this popular resort is a decided go. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tracey, in “‘A Thoroughbred Liar,’’ were headliners, followed by Roulette, hoop roller and novelty juggler; Prior and Allright, in Irish comedy; Ben Noonan, in songs, and McCoy and Gas, musical comedians. B.A. ROCKFORD, ILL. Buckroe Beach Casino, (C. W. Rex, Mgr.) —This place is offering good bills, and the attendance is increasing nightly. “The Temple of Music,’’ by the Willards; Cooke, Burke and Oaks, assisted by their clown dog: Chas. H, Duncan and Ewan and Hart ley make an excellent bill. J. BE. WILLIAMS. Soubrette—The heavy tragedian says he gets a rousing reception everywhere. He says it pained him to leave the last town. ‘omedian—You bet it pained him! I understood they rode him out on a keen-edged rail.—Philadelphia Record. SPEED RING NO: ED. feature for the Lexington Liorse air and Carnival, Aug. 1Li-1U, Is a Wagon road race tor a $100 cup. ‘bLhe foilowing purses will be olfered fot the speed contests in Connection Wilh Lie A new Show, Addison County (Vt) Pair, Sept. Jo: 2:50 trot or pace, $1U0U; 2.25 trot or pace, >lov; 3:0U trotters, >1UU; free-for-all, —200; Lauri ers’ race, SoU, the purses which will be olfered for the specd contests to be held in counection with the Gillespie County bair, to be held at tredericksburg, ‘Lex., Sept. 13-14, are as follows: Sept. 18, 4g mile dash, 500, $0 and 315; 44 mite dash, gov, 92VU and $10. Sept. 14, 5g mile dash, $00, $55 and $10; 4% miie dash, 340, $30 and $10; 44 mile dash, S20, flO and 9>1U. Sept. lo, % mile dash, Siv, po and $25; 4, mile dash, go, Poo and dle. The free trotting matinees held each bri day at the K. T. HM. B. track, Lexington, iny., are destined to be prominent, if popu larity bespeaks success. With owners, friends ana visiting spectators in the grand stand, the trainers endeavor lo get the best time possible out of their Charges, aud fast work has been the result. Some ‘nnds’ have been sold trom work showu ul these “trots,” that promise to be top hotchers, Large crowds, with the femininc gender in majority, have been the program. Three thousand six hundred dollars will be hung up at the races to be held in con nection with the Central Kansas Exposition and Fair at Salina, Kan., Sept. 2-5. the directors report that they have a fine hatf-mite track, with good stables, water, etc. bollowing is the program: bree-for-all troiting, S400; 5:00 Lrotting, 2 in 3, F200; 2:4U Lrotting, $800; 2:25 trotting, 9300; free ter-all pacing, $400; 2:30 pacing, $800; 2:20 pacing, UU; 3:00 pacing, 2 in 4, $200; genUemens roadster pace, (Saline county horses), S100; 49 mile and repeat, running, alzu; os mile and repeat, $120; 4 mile dasa, a1zv; Lt mile dash, $120; 4, mile dash, (\Uwn ers’ Hundicap), 3120; 144 mile dash, (Merchants’ Stake), $200; 143 mile dash, 3120; ‘9 nile dash Lor ponies 1442 hands and under, (race horses barred), $00, boilowing is the speed program for the tllimois State Pair, to ve heid at Springtield, lil, Sept. 2v-OUct. 4, under the auspices on ihe State Board ot Agriculture: Sept. 29, ZiS0 Lrol, purse S6UU; 2:19 Lrolt, purse §50uU; 2:30 pace, purse S000; running, 1 mile, purse 2200; runuing, % mile, purse 9200. Sept. 30, 2:20 Lrul, purse Ssu0; 2il2o pace, purse FUUU; 2:14 pace, purse 35800; runuing, % wile, purse $20U; ruuuing, 1 mile, boveily, purse azuw, = Uct. 1, 2:16 trot, purse 3500; 2:15 trot, Stailions only, purse 91,000; 2:17 pace, purse 380V0; running, 144 mile, purse 200; running, % mile, purse $20U. Oct. 2, 2:11 trot, purse $1,000; 2:10 pace, purse $1,000; ~ trol, purse $500; runuing, hy mile, purse >20U; running, 14g mile, purse W20U. Uct, 3, free-for-all pace, purse $1,000; 2:30 trot, purse 3000; 2:20 pace, purse $200; running, i mile, purse $200; running, 1 mile, purse THE CURTAINS ARE DRAWN. The curtains are drawn and a silence where But yesterday song tilled the ambient air; She has gone far away, with her breast full of glee, She will watch the white thinking of me, While the rests I must toil, but it’s little she'll care. is Sails, never The salt spray will cling in her zephyrblown hair, And freckles perhaps may contrive to impair The completion that erst from their taints was so free— The curtains are drawn. She has gone to the sea; she will splash around there; She has taken her dog, and her parrot that he er Seemed to weary of screeching is missing, and she Isn't practicing now to get up to high C— Though I toil there is gladness still left my share— The curtains are drawn. Chicago Record Herald. A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING. A young man whose gallantry was largely in excess of his pecuniary means, sought to remedy this defect and to save the money required for the purchase of expensive flowers by arranging with a gardener to let him have a bouquet from time to time iv return for his cast-off clothes. So it happened that one day he received a bunch of the most beautiful roses, which he at once dispatched to his lady love. In sure anticipation of a friendly welcome, he called at the house of the young woman the same evening, and was not a little surprised at a frosty reception. After a pause the young woman remarked in the most frigid tones: ‘You sent me a note to-day.’’ “A note—I?”’ “Certainly, along with the flowers.” “To be sure, I sent you flowers; but— “And this note was with the bouquet. Do you mean to deny it?’ And the young man read: “Don't forget the old trousers you promised me the other day.’’—Exchange, C. G. Roberts, with his eight wonders of the Pan-American Exposition, recently joined the Wright Carnival Company.