The Billboard 1903-08-01: Vol 15 Iss 31 (1903-08-01)

core Se AE eRe (2 THE BILLBOARD MONTREAL, CAN. Theatre Franecais.—lhe Aubrey Stock Company closes its Montreal engagement this week with Lost in New York, and have had, taking it in all, a fairly paying business. The house will be closed until August 17 and will be thoroughly overhauled. Booked—August 17, Shooting the Chutes. Sohmer Park.—Vaudeville: Paul Powell's Marionettes are giving their third weeks’ performance and wiih Mr. Lavignes excellent orchestra form a great attraction at this popuiar place of amusement. Miss Nellie Franklyn also made a hit with her songs and dances. Riverside Park.—This resort July 18 was the scene of a Most unfortunate accident by which u young aeronaut nearly lost his life and is still conutined to the hospital. After cutting adrift from the balloon, the parachute dropped fully a hundred and fifty feet before opening and was swaying violently from sice to side when it reacued the ground. ‘The aeronaut, Mr. M. B. Trussel, was badly hurt, his collar bone being broken and also sustained a slight fracture of the skull. The latest reports speak favorably of his condition but it will probably be months before he is able to continue his vocation. W. E. BRADSHAW) SIOUX CITY, IA.—The Howard Dorset Company at Riverside Park are filling the theatre at every performance. ‘Their bill last week, The Pearl of Savoy, was a fine production, well staged and elaborately costumed. Mr. Howard and Miss Dorset in their specialties are firstclass. The bill next week is The Man from Mexico. Mile. Rose LEdyth, premier danseuse with Jabour’s Circus, is still in the city without an engagement, having quit the show here. Mauager Beall of the Grand Opera House announces the opening of the coming season for August 2U0, with A Friend of the Family. Among the big attractions for next season, Mr. Beal: unnuounces the engagement of Ben Hur. Hans Albert, ti violinist, assisted by F. Wallace Pike, teiw®r, gave a very enjoyable concert to a fair audience July 9. The steamer Lora is making two trips daily down the Missouri, carrying large crowds. ‘Lue) have an orchestra. Reed's Band gave two delightful concerts to the crowds at Kiverside Park yesterday. The Fraternal Order of kagles, Aerie 77, bave purchased a tract of land on the Dakota side of the Sioux River, opposite Riverside Park, and will build a clubhouse, In addition to building many new billboards, Manager Beall has rebuilt and repainted all his old boards so that now he has a plant which is first-class in every respect. His boards are always filled. Forepaugh-Sells exhibit here this week, the 16. WALLIE CLARK, BRIDGETON, N. J.—Tumbling Dam Park Grove Auditorium (H. L. Tyler, Mgr.) July 1617-18, matinee 18, Ray Carray, slack wire artist. Rochfort & May, sung and dance; May Walsh, comedienne; The Currays, pantomime act. The attendance so far has been very good and the attractions fully up to the standard and muci. appreciated. July 20-21-22, matinee 22, Th Branos, contortionists; manzetto & Belair, fun producers; Freda Lancaster, vocalist; Dilks & Dilks, musical sketch, The Girl and the Coon. Henry & Young, sketch. This bill is the rea: thing, as they have been arawlng immense crowds at the seashore piers. Criterion Theatre (Ed B. Moore, Mgr.)—Grea: improvements have been made in this popula: and pretty theatre this summer. The most decided change was the moving of the dréssin, room from under the stage to a large room 01 the second floor of the Criterion Building. ‘Ther are now fifteen large, well lighted and heatec. dressing rooms. The former location was ver) damp, owing to springs, and the floor wa> usually covered with water. The space unde the stage will Low be used as a property rou. The theatre opens September 3 with = th successful drama, Arizona. A splendid list ot attractions are booked for the coming season. Notably among the plays are, Grace George in Pretty Peggy, Miss Bob White, The Mumiu) and the Humming Bird, Foxy Grandpa, York State Folks, Lost River, Neti Burgess in Th: County Fair, Miss Eugenie Blair in Zaza, Danie: Sully in The Old Mill Stream, Thomas anu y. W. Jefferson in The Rivals, When Knigh. hood was in Flower, Faust, Sunny Jim, Crea tore’s Band and a host of other first-class at tractions. This promises to be the most success ful season in the history of the house, and witi. suca a List of attractions as Manager Moore now shows it should be a record-breaker. ATHENS, 0,—Athens Opera House (Slaughter, Finsterwald & Hedges, Mgrs.) Word has been received from Joe Keene, whose company opens this house week of August 24, that the compan) will be here about August 10 for rehearsals. I: is hoped this season will be a success, as some excellent attractions have been booked. NOTES. Athens Fair and Races, August 25-27, promises to excel the fair of last year in all branches. 0. A. Tanner, of the Younger-James Shows, secured an attachment against them at Glouster. 0., for $575.00. The Younger-James Wild West canceled its date here, July 22. ROBERT PORTER. SCRANTON, PA.—Miss Bertha Galland, th talented and beautiful young actress, will open her season in this city at the Lyceum Theatre. September 21-22. This is Miss GaHand’s forme: home and at her request rebearsals wil] be held here for her new play, Dorothy Vernon of Had don Hall. Edwin MacGregor, the well-known stage director, will conduct the rehearsals. The Chinese Honeymoon Company passe. through this city yesterday en route to New York from Chicago. The Generali Amusement Company closed a successful week in Wilkes Barre. The powe: furnished by the Traction Company was not adequate and several fronts-on the Midwa) were illuminated by gasoline lamps. The Dixie Theatre closes its summer season Saturday night with The Cavalier. The Mikado Was sung the first two nights of the week and the performance was excellent. The people here regret the closing of this cozy little theatre as . it was the only place of amusement where on could spend a pleasant evening. Manager Dixic and his clever little wife have won their way into the hearts of Scrantonians and when the doors of the Dixie are thrown open for the regu lar season, September 3, Manager Dixie will be given a royal welcome. The boards of the Lyceum Billposting Company and the American Company are covered and managers of both companies claim this as a very prosperous season. J. J. C. ATLANTA, GA.—Ponce de Leon Park (J. G. Rossman, Lessee; Wm. Sharpe, Mgr.) Large crowds continue to visit Atlanta's new and only park daily, with the result that all the shows are doing a large business and — money. The ‘‘Atianta Journal,’ one of this city’s best pay every Saturday afternoon prints in the coluinas a coupon entitling any child under 12 years to free admission to any one sbow in the park the Monday following the issue. The Journal redeems the coupons from the different shows. Among the attractions at this park are, the Toboggan Slide, Carousal, Shoot the Chutes, House Upside Down, the Cave of the Winds, the Ferris Wheel, the Parisian Maze, the Casino, seating 1,600 people, and a number of other attractions. The Casino Theatre (H. L. DeGive, Mgr.)— Vaudeville was presented thts week to large audiences at every performance. The bill was good and embraced such acts as Herman Lloyd, the King’s Jester, Amelia Benner, vocalist; The Marvelous Cottons; The Shrodes, eccentric comediaus; Elzier & Webb, comediennes, and Mitchell & Cain, comedians. R. Z. MADISON, IND.—Juy Cook’s Roman Hippodrome will be at the Usgood and North Vernon Fairs. “Gov.’’ C. N, Dickerson, the well-known horseman of this city, will have charge of the track at ‘the North Vernon Fair. PERU, IND.—For the week beginning July 19, high class vaudeville igs to be the attraction as usual at Boyd Park Theatre. The attendance has been light so far. H. REE ST. JOSEPH, MO.—With the theatres closed for the summer and hot weather prevailing during the past week, the attendance at the pars&s as been very large. Krug Park.—Maupin’s 4th Regiment Band bas been giving nightly concerts to large crowds. Lake Contrary Park.—On account of the intense heat, this park bas had unusually large crowds during the past two weeks, affording its patrons acres of shade trees, cool breezes, amusements of all sorts and including plenty of good music furnished by the Casin Concert Band, under the leadership of Frank Lorenz. Casino Theatre.—Tsuda Kitchii, Japanese balancing; Ramzo & Arno, eccentriques; Trask & Rogers, singers and dancers; Ferguson & Mack, eccentric comedians and Adele Purvis Onri, jug gling and balancing, proved a winner week of July 12, drawing the largest crowds of the season. Prevost & Prevost head the bill week of 19. NOTES. The Antics and Great Jabour Shows which were in progress July 6-17, arew but fair crowds throughout the entire date. If the weather continues the same as the past two weeks, Kingling Brothers will turn hundreds away July . Manager Philley of the Toole and Lyceum theatres is still im New York enjoying a vacation during the hot months, while assistant manager Vlendorf is keeping cool and breathing the fresh air around the lakes in Minnesota. JESSE J. WAGNER. MONTGOMERY, ALA.—Pickett Springs Casino (W. H. Pickens and E. 0. Looney, Mgrs. for Jake Wells) For the week of July 20, Mr. Wells presents Mr. George Parsons and Miss isabelle Urquhart in A ‘Turkish Texan. The play draws a. good house each night and the audience seems well pleased with the pro duction. Mr. Parsons, as A. Hassen Smith, is decidedly the favorite. Miss Urqubart as Lady eckett has little chance to show her ability. ‘he remainder of the company is far above the average. NOTES. Messrs. Hirschber Bros., managers of the Montgomery Theatre have gone to New York to book attractions for the season 1903-04. They ex pect to open their house Sept. 1. Mr. Jake Wells, owner of the Wells Circuit, uas been in the city for the past several days aegotiating for a lease of the Montgomery Auditorium, for the purpose of operating it in conjunction with the Wells Circuit this winter. fhe deal will probably be consummated the latter part of the week. H. C. CRENSHAW. COLUMBUS, IND.—Crump’s Theatre. The entire interior and exterior of the theatre has been redecorated. Mr. Crump nas decided to have a new drop curtain parnted and is now considering sketches from several scenic artists. } Locke of Columbus, Ind., lost a valu<ble colt at the Driving Park. The animal was being taken to the blacksmith, when it reared and fell breaking its neck. The horse comes from a long string of racers. Mr. Locke valued the animal at $500. Tue Mechanic’s Band of Edenburg, Ind., has decided to hold a carnival and street fair. The dates are July 28-Aug. 1. The Columbus (Ind.) Fair and Carnival Association have engaged The Wonderful Marsh as one of the free attractions for their fair and carnival. LANCASTER, PA.—Woolworth Roof Garden (Capt. John B. Peoples, Mgr.) Week July 20-25, Sidney Wilmer and Olive White, in A Thief in the Night, were headlined, and well received. Carter DeHaven Trio, scored heavily; Ed. Latei!, musical comedian; May Evans, whistler; Lassard Brothers, acrobats; Hoey & Lee, parody singers; Gerold’s Miniature Theatre, and the Kinetograph, made up a strong bill that attracted and pleased big business. Rocky Springs Park (H. B. Griffiths, Mgr.) fhe Amsden Opera Company presented the opera Rip Van Winkle, in a very capable manner to fair business. The Amsden Opera Company ‘losed their engagement at Rocky Springs Park, July 25. While the company was an excellent one, the public failed to patronize the operas, and the management has decided to try vaude ville for the balance of the summer season. Cc. E. Sh. INER. PEKIN, ILL.—Standard Theatre (C. F. Ditmer, Mgr.) Dark, July 25-Aug, 1. Atlantic Garden (Wm. EiGenmueller, Mgr.) Dark, July 25-Aug. 1. Swallow & Markles Floating Palace will be here Monday July 27. Nearly all the pillars for the foundation of the new Grand Opera House have been completed. The work will be hurried and the Grand will be completed in the time specified. The Pekin Retail Merchants Association bave decided to have their annual picnic at Fairview Park, Deeatur, lll, August 17. Goodman's celebrated band will furnish the music. Wm. Neil, Pekin’s hustling billposter bas just hung some suggestive bills. They show the importance of advertising. The annual summer Great Western Circuit race meet held at Pekin, IL, July 21 24 was a big success. The attendance was big, weather fine and track very fast. Some dissapointment was felt because Baron Rodgers could not run. Many had come here to see him show himself. but the fact that he had lowered his record in Ohio last week, precluded him from the present meet. The Baron has a record now of 2:09. DETROIT, MICH.—Avenue Theatre (H. Lamkin, Mgr.) July 20, Weber and Fields opened up for the last week with Catherine, for the first part of the week and Helter Skelter for the last. Both are very good and have played to fajlr bouses, July 27, vaudeville; J 2 Aug. 3, Pain’s Fireworks; July 20, Beller's Riverside Park, vaudeville. Detroit Opera House (B. Whitney, Mgr.) July 20, closed. Lyceum Theatre (A. Warner, Mgr.) July 20, closed. Whitney Opera House (Chas, Altman, Mgr.) July 20, closed. Empire Theatre (A. L. Herzman, Mgr.) July 20, closed. GEO. W. BENCHARD, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.—Hampden Park (I. F. Shea & Co.) The Imperial Entertainers in Mullaney’s Visit to New York, in which Fraak Murphy is making a big hit with an Irish character of the type that delights (7), a member of the A. O. H., are in the summer theatre this week, and Don Stephens rides down the chutes on a bicycle as an added free attraction. The torrid weather of the past two weeks has been a blessing to the managers of summer amusements, and the park business bas taken a big jump. Forest Lake, Palmer (P. F. Shea & Co.) This pretty little resort has taken a wonderful increase in popularity this season, as many improvements are noticeable under the new mMaaoagement. The summer theatre is receiving its share of attention and a bill up to the usual standard hoids the stage. NOTE:—Florence Ackley will next week succeed Louise Courtney as prima donna of the Mountain Park Opera Company at Mountaiu Park, Holyoke. c. B. MARTIN, DULUTH, MINN.—Lyceum (C. A. Marshall, Mgr.) On July 6-7-8, the Northwestern Opera Company presented Olivette to good sized audiences. It is the most popular of the company’s plays. Mascot was played July ¥ and 10, being the last performance of the Northwestern Opera Company. Large audiences were present and it was enthusiastically received. On July 11, Duluth was fortunate enough to have E. H, Sothern appear in his last appesrance in If I Were hing. His play deserves every word of praise that can be given it. Mr. Sothern performed the part of Villon to perfection. Large and appreciative audiences gre2.ed the company. Melbourne MacDowell and Florence Stone appeared in Resurrection, July 13 14-15. Very large audiences greeted the company. Feedora will be given July 16-17-18. Metropolitan (John T. Condon, Mgr.)—Miss Anne Sutherland and Frederick Hartley appeared July 13-14-15 in Lost Paradise. The new conpany promises to be a success. Gus Forbes was in the leading role. Big houses were present. Coming—July 16-17-18, Friends; July 20-21-22, Carmen. The July Carnival, which was held during the week commencing July 6, has proven a su” cess. Good weather favored the Carnival most of the time and resulted in large crowds being present. The Ferari Shews bave given the best of satisfaction. Alrangements for the Northern Minnesota Fair, which is to be held here August 17-22, 'nclusive, are being pusbed rapidly by the secretary, T. E. Hill. The Fair this year promises to be the best ever held. J. H. STEVERSEN. SANDUSKY, 0.—Cedar Point Pleasure Resort (Geo. A. Boeckling, Mgr.) The bill for week of July 12 includes, Dixon, Bowers and Dixon, rube comedians; Lawrence Crane, comedy magician; Pascatel, novelty gympast; H. V. Fitz gerald, lightning change artist, and the Kino ome. NOTES. J. S. Potts, advance representative of John W. Vogel's Minstrels, is in the city. Ackley’s Band is becoming very popular at Cedar Point. Miss Georgia Dana, who was last season witi Robert Fulton’s Jolly Grass Widow Company, Is in the city visiting friends. Jefferson's Uncle Tom's Cabin failed to appear July 9. Gentry Brothers’ Dog and Pony Show comes July 14. Dave H. Woods, manager of Himmelein’s Im perial Stock Company for a number seasons, is in town for a few weeks. The coming season Woods will direct the tour of John Himmelein's melodrama, The King of the Desert. A representative of The United Carnival Com. pany was in the city recently and completed arrangements for the appearance of the com pany at an early date, FOND DU Cc, WIS.—Our first county fal: under the new management takes place Sept ‘16-17-18-19. The new exposition building is in course of construction and cattle and sheep sheds are now being built. It is expected that the street car company will extend their line to the fair ground gates. The grounds were formerly used by the Kite Park Association for racing purposes. The mile Kite Park track will bt kept intact, but after this season it will be cut down to a half mile track. A feature already contracted for is Allie Wooster’s five running horses, among which is F. H. MeNutt’s Guide less Wonder, a horse that runs without rider or driver. The officers are, G. N. Mibill, presi dent; J. W. Watson, secretary; F, Brinkerhoff, vice-president, and J. H. Beirne, treasurer. No concessions let. The track is in good con dition. The billing car for Luella Forepaugh-Fish Wild West Show was in the city last week. They will show here August 1. CHAS. E, ROGERS. TORONTO, ONT.—Munro Park (Wm. Banks, Mer.) Pete Baker, the famous German come dian, was the headliner of a fine bill week of July 13. Mr. Baker, who is a big favorite here, received a very hearty welcome for his clever work. Others were Delmore and Onelda, gym nasts; Koppe, comedy hoop roller; Murphy and Willard, comedy sketch; Kathryn Franklyn, a sweet singer of popular songs, and new pictures shown by the Vitagraph. Big crowds. Hanlan’'s Point (M. Dee, Mgr.)—The O'Brien Treupe of Acrobats headed a good bill July 13 18. Large attendance. NOTES. The Grand, which is run under the direction of Small and Stair, will have the Independent tooging Agency's attractions appear there the coming season. The Star, our only burlesque house, will open about August 17. A valuable mandrill belonging to Galette's animal and bird show at Hanlan’s Point, died on July 13, after making a meal of a box of matches. The animal was valueg at $1,000 and was a clever performer, beyond the ordinary, and had been with the show about seven years This show is doing well. J. A. GIMSON. IOWA FALLS, IA.—Metropolitan Opera House (E. O. Ellsworth, Manager) Dark. be Pixies under direction of W. A. Milne, for the benefit of Ellsworth Hospital, will show under can vas, 23-4. The annual Chautauqua Assembly opens in this city August 1 for a two weeks’ D. Chas. Moth, the well known wrestler, ts to en actor, and will make bis debut im — As You Like It a Moth will play tl ler. Wililam Custer, a dischar Luella-Forepaugh-Fish Wild soueetien at Marshalltown, 16, b shoot @ snare drummer, w some trouble. Custer was ph OA had thorities but was later discharged for wai 7 a Paes witness. waders » D. DeEtta, manager of the § : ment Co., held under bends ot oe ie oan awaiting the action of the grand dary on the charge of manslaughter in connection with _ death of Clara Rasmussen, who was killed July 4, while attempting ber initial slide for life, is endeavoring to secure bonds for bh 4 self and wife and is reported to have intere. re the management of the Luella-Forepaugh Pe = ~~ his behalf. DeEtta’s family resides ) y 4 P — us, O., and his wife's folks in Pennsy iva. The business men of Nora Springs, Ia., | decided to bold a three ¥ + Re ter part of August. et eee The A number of real western cow “The Champion Broncho Busters reo Mi are giving exhibitions of horsemanship tn this part of the country. Eight daring riders nd aa a — up the attraction. ” uis F. Morrison of the Woodward Stock ©. ae vr -" to play the ~ ty th 1 coming performance : at Minneapotio.oe ae oes Le & Although but seventeen years of ty Belle Page has secured the consent ef = a —_ _ will take her place in the Prince of ‘ilsen chorus on Aw q 1s ll gust 30. Her home is in Will Allison, formerly stage } Metropolitan in this city, hen aoventell Gham agement of the Red Star Cafe in this city. FRANK E. FOSTER LEXINGTON, KY.—The catalogue of the Elk's Horse Show Fair and Carnival hag been issued. The advance sale for Arment’s Chicago Band and Concert Co. indicates a large and pleasing audience. The Belt Line Park bas been leased by C. W. Tyler ror a series of sum. mer amusements. The Lexington Opera House ~—, om during the week of the fair, Aug. -15. a FF A. ERIE, PA.—Every billboard in the city is —_ ered with amusement paper. The following attractions are now billed: The Great Cole Younger and Frank James Historical Wild West, July 20; Harris’ Nickle Plate Show, 23; Gaskill-Mundy-Levitt Carnival, under the auspices of the labor organizations, week of August 3; Barow & Bailey Au ust 29, 3. L. 0 . -—Manager Kinnem that he has vetoes ” fine line of attractions for the coming theatrical season in this city. The Grand Theatre is undergoing extensive improvements, a new heating system being installed «nd being newly decorated. Manager Kinneman’s success in this elty has been remarkable, and that me coming season will be better than ever before goes without saying. The Marion Driving Association held a race meet at their driving park July 21-24. The purses aggregated $3,000. The Elks’ Lodge recently held an automobile meet in this city which was very successful. J. F.C. _NEW ALBANY, IND.—Glenwood Park (S. A. Feltz, Mgr.) Prof. Davidson's full band and orchestra of 35 pieces in concerts during the week. Cutler & William's Comedy Company just closed a week's engagement at this park, playing to good business. ORVILLE B. TAYLOR. __ WINONA, MINN.—Forepaugh & Sells Bros.’ Circus played this city July 7, and gave two performances that were exceedingly pleasing to the vast throng. Winona Opera House (0. F. Burlingame, Mer. and Lessee Summer season will open August 3 with the Hoeffler Stock Company. The house has been overhauled and several improvements H. made. . A. JOPLIN, MO.—Grand Falls Park (Charles E. Hodkins, Gen. Mgr.’ Van Eten, Mgr. Theatre.) Vaudeville for week of July 12. The Young American Quintette, singing and dancing; Mr. Lew Wells in bis musical creation is a wonder; Miss Cecil Jefferson, the real southern coon shouter; Ryder’s educated and acrobatic monkeyys. Lakeside Park, Carthage, Mo., (Franklin Smith, Mgr. Theatre.) For week of July 17: Ferguson & Passmore, Trask & Rogers, Ramza & Arno, George Austin and the Kinodrome. HARRY SCHERL. NEW HAVEN, CONN.—The three theatres are dead to the world and will remain so until September. Those who must be entertained go to Savin iock, the nearby seashore resort. It is probably not the fault of Manager James A. Blake, but the performances are abbreviated and nothing to be compared with the entertainments given in the open air before the erection of the vaudeville theatre. George RB. Bun nell of the Grand Opera House and Hyperion Theatre spends most of the time and some of his money in New York booking attractions for the ensuing three seasons. Mr. Bunnell promises a complete refitting of the Grand and improve ment in the welght of the entertainments, and an increase in the prices of admission. It seems as though the Elm City, with 120,000 population and trolley Mnes Into all the « ‘urbs, ought to stand a house presenting good attractions «t good pries. Poll's new theatre hag not mate” lalized, but bo will have a house in New York. CHARLES H. DAY. SPRINGFIELD, ILL.—Gaughan's Vandevilie Theatre, under the management of “Billy” Woodruff, is still playing to crowded houses rotwithstanding the extreme heat. This week the following bill is presented: Gillihan and Murray's Comedians: Burton and Burton, Chinese Juggling Act; The little soubrette, Marie Brintrup, who has worked herself into public favor by her winsome ways; Mildred and Mabelle tn A Mixed Affair. Burden & Rhean’s Vaudeville Stars are billed for next week. Mr. Gaughan, owner of the above theatre, has had plans su!mitted to him for a strictly up-to-date house to seat 1,000 or over. LEO F. FAGAN. OTTUMWA, IA.—New Market Street Theatre (J. Frank Jersey, manager.) Dark, July 6-11. Richards and Pringle’s Minstrels, 30. Grand Opera House (Dr. Lloyd T, Dorsey, manager.) Dark, July 6-11. ITEM:—Caldwell’a Park, which became the property of the city last year, has become *& popular resort. The principal attraction offered at this park fn the Fifty-fourth Regiment Band EMMET A. WORK. WATERLOO, IOWA.—Tbhe Luella-Forepaug! Fish Wild West drew two fair crowds 15. Ring ling Bros.’ Circus showed to immense crowds ey “ ong of »yronounced it ‘‘the best ever.’ Joming : is-Forepaugh show in A t. paug is owe Grey Manager ©, F. Brown spent last week cago placing orders furnishings, t Minneapolis in a few wo. © part of Charles, the wean Bed cowboy of ¢ West, created > y attempting Nina‘ build! Pro ‘s m: