The Billboard 1903-09-19: Vol 15 Iss 38 (1903-09-19)

———— pt pt MI AI ee ar repens ey ne oe peer me SS CHICAGO. Haymarket Vaudeviile.—Milly Cepel, Mr. | was a feature of the bill, and the clever mono__ PROFESSIONAL CARDS. una Sirs. WVerkins bisuer, Lytton & Gerald, | logue artist, the Majestic Quartette and Geo. 4 A Frome Girl Opens at t at the Illinois Theatre. Hearts Courageous and The County Chairman Doing Big Business. It will be but a short time when the outdecr attracuons wili be a thing of the past ag far 4p Luis sulumer is concerned, and the theatres will have iue held to themselves, Sang Souci Park being tue urst to close. Business at this resort hus been immense. Ailinois.—iue Lrst week of A Country Girl in the silinois estabiished tue Lnglish importation in the favor of pluygoers aloug with its preaecersor, bioradora, aud one could hardly tell the story more plamly. lit is genuinely, if extravaganuly, humorous. it is superbly staged and costumed. It is not coarse, and its music is tuneful and well written besides. Powers.-—The second week of Urrin Johnson's engugewment in Powers’ in Hearts Courageous began Monday with a special matinee. Both then and in the evening the attendance was large aud the audiences demonsuraulve. Mr. Jounsou seems to be getting away from the air of boyisiness that detracts from the distinction tuat shoula attach to a bero of romaatic drama. Grand.—Lbe house overtlowed agaln Sunday night when iabes in Loyiand entered its final week. As it nears the end of its present ran interest in it grows, and it is to be said especially that mr, Merbert’s capital music, in strong favor from the beginning, is even more warily admired than tuen. Next: Lew DockStader's Minustrels, The Studebaker.—The County Chairman opeued its second in the Stugebuker Monday with a special matinee. Despite its blemishes The County Chairman abounds in telling touches of nature, and that the community thinks so is obvious trom tue crowds thal go tw witness it and thoroughly enjoy it. At both performances the Louse wus fica to the doors. McVickers’.—The audience in McVickers’ Sunday nigiut when the rural melodrama, Sky Farm, entered ou its last week, filled all the @Vuilabie sSiauding cCoom and overfiowed into tue curriuur. acus is Likely to be repeated nightiy vou tue cua ol ine engagement. Next: Biauiue ous, iu esurrection. Great Nortueru.—ite Fuuny Mr. Dooley Pacacu the Uleat Nurluern Lwice Sunday. it is woue vi Luvse Lils of noage-poadge usually classined ag willsicail farce, Which has no slury that anybou) can loilow or cares to follow, but it ig just a misture of broud and often crude songs of the trushy but catchy type, looses siruug iogetuer, With the chorus work of a score of ratuer pretty girls. Next: Sis Hepkins. Alnambra.—-The Scout's Revenge, with Its suiliced to pack the Alhambra twice Sunday. Except that the characters have difierent names and that the action of the piece takes place in Texas instead of somewhere else, The Scout's Revenge does not differ radically from the stereotyped recipe for a popular melodrama. The ending of the piece hardly ueeds tu be recorded, for it would not be a popular play if the villain did not get it in the reck for killing the waifs. The play is well staged. Academy.—Merry Katie Emmett, after capturing the crowds at a South Side theatre, moved over to the West Side and played to capacity at both performances Sunday in the Academy. This popular actress bas been before the public ag star for over a dozen years. The Waits of New Yerk never seems to tire its audiences. It is put on better this season than ever. Bijou.—On the Bridge at Midnight, the attraction in the Bijou this week, bas been seen here twice this season, but this did not affect its drawing qualities, as the Bijou did not have standing room left at either performance Sunday. it is certainly a great attraction, and can be counted as ove of the winners this season. The jack knife bridge shown in one of the acts in actual operation is a novelty. Columbus.—The reception accorded the har rowing old melodrama, The Octoroon, when it was revived on Sunday in the Columbus by the Richard Buhler Company proved that it appeals as forcibly as of old to the sympathy of the average audience. There were tears for the unhappy heroine, applause for the young planter and execrating hisses for the villain. Next: At the Old Cross Roads. Thirty-tirst Street Theatre.—The action of Edwin Barbour’s Northern Lights, capitally given this week in the Thirty-first Street by the Elliott Stock Company, is not placed im the arctic region, as the title might understood, but in Montana. The glitter of the army blue and gold, the savage splendor of Indian costumes and appropriate stage settings flaring posters, lend picturesqueness to the representation. Next: The Galley Slave. Bush Temple.—Goodwin's success, In Miz zouri, was exceedingly well played Sunday iu the Bush Temple. Physically, Joseph Sullivan fits the part of Sheriff Jim Radburn admirably, and he plays the part with quiet strength. In Kate Vernon Miss Reals has an unsympathetic part, but her womanly beauty and gracious personality somewhat lifted it to distinction. Next: Lady LUuntsworth’s Experiment, Marlowe.—The Merlowe in the Englewooe region a By to the public again Sunday night. dogg is called Near the Throne, and is a A. 4 melodrama of the invasion of Egypt by the fi: Napoleon, the central figure in which is pl.) -u in a heroic vein by Thomas B. Alexander, wo has had experience in romantic melodrama, backed by a capable supporting company. A good line of attractions are booked in the Murlowe. Barnum and Bailey’s Circus.—‘‘Get your tickets here! Lemonade! Lemonade! This way to the main show!’’ These were the familiar phrases that rose above the din of street cars, animal calls and noises of circus crowds. Over 25,000 people, is wag estimated, passed through the gates the opening day, the attendance being about equal afternoon and evening. The show will continue two weeks. Masonic Temple Theatre.—James J. Corbett, the one-time champion of all heavy weights, 1s the attraction in the Masonic Temple Theatre this week. He relates the haps and mishaps of his career as a professional boxer. Papinta, the marvelous fire and mirror dancer, remains for a second and last week. There are a half dozen other good attractions, including Hal Davis and Inez McCauley; the Raynold Musical Trio; Rooney and Francis, Clivetto, and the Van Dorn family. Coming: Katherine Blood Olympic Vandeville.—May Howard & Co., Bellman & Moore, Rappo Sisters, Irving Jones, Smith & Fuller, A. P. Rostow, Phil and Nettie Peters, Gallando, Fox & Foxie, Theresa Burns & Co., Maricn & Dean, Mons, Zelvardo, Dill & Ward and Chris, Lane. “artin & Muaawmillion, Pauls, & Wika, Gordon midarid, the Lovitts, sicGrath brothers, Lverett Sisters, Mile. Hilga, Mathaway & Walton, Wilial dtale, £reese Brothers aud Alec Paimer. Chicago Upera House, Vaudeville.—Webb’s Great Seals, Le bebre Saxaphone, Girard Garaner, rrank & Claire, Carrie Scott, Moberts, tiays & Koverts, Mons. Lorcah, Anna Caldweil, Agumini & Layior, Lork & Herbert Trio, Fereusun & Paygsmore, Jobu B. Welch, Geo. and sauiine Kiad and Nettie Kenton. Sam LT. Juck s.—Luve Blue Kivvbon Girls, the attraction in Sum Lt. Jacks Ubis week, playeu to stangimg reom only at bot performances Sunway. Luis is a new burlesque company this season. As a first part tue Pemale Miustrels is sluged. ‘Lhe finale due Sultun of Halt morucce,. Between we skits is a good olio. J. Bernard wyiln, brey & Fields, Gienroy & hussell, Urih aw bern, aud Wwe boiuy rio, Ward brauvurn & Murphy, Lrocuderv.—lbe Jolly Grass Widows, the well KuoW and popular burlesque company, opened to the usual vig business always done vy tuls altraction m Cuicago. Nat Fields, Guy duWson, Juve tioward, Alex Carr, Marie Lueresga, Sine Milliard, and Muth Vernon, favorites at luis house, were accorded a warm reception. due furce, Une Nigut ang Gone, is magnilceutly cosiumed, presented in two scenes. Between iuese scenes good speciaities are introduced. SWEEPINGS. The Academy igs doing a wonderful busiuess this season, tous Wolf, agent Dora Thorne company, is eraluing tue coming of that altraction ext week al the Marlowe, Sol Braunig is managing tie Marlowe and claims he wil make it a winuer. J. M. Ward 4s secured control of the opera house in Wiluungton Heights. He opens it Sept. 24 with iue Hidden Crime. He will star Miss bisie Crescy this season in To Die at Dawn, written expressly tor her by bk, Lawrence Lee. A. H. HART. CINCINNATI. Dry Week Makes Glad the Managers of Open-Air Attractions—Especially the Fail Festival Directors. Sunday, as a culmination to a week’s warm weatuer, drew forth unknown thousands to all ihe open-alr attractions. 15,v0U people were in mden Park at the John Weber Concert, the iargest crowd of the season. The mounted poiice had all tuey could do to prevent inextricable contusion among the unusual turnout of autos and fancy rigs and equipages. Over to the south on the Kentucky shore the bathing beaches were a moving panorama of colors on the sand und disporting forms in the water. Chester Wark had one of the largest days of the season. The Lagoon was a center, and the Zoo's uttendance wus in the first class. An immense crowd heard Sousa on the Marco Polo stage Sun day evening, and the street railway magnates were brimful of smiles. Even so—the theatres drew larger audiences than on apy preceding Sunday of the season, and the detailed list runs: Grand Opera House.—Richard Carle, in The fenuerfoot, opened the Grand Monday night to good attendance. He comes from Chicago, where the show had a long and successful rup. The supporting company is good, but Mr. Carle shines by far and away the brightest star in the galaxy. The lines are exceptionally good, having been written by the star himself, and the music ig catchy and diverting. There is no doubt that the attraction will draw good business all week. Next: The Chinese Honeymoon. Heuck’s Opera House.—Paul Revere, in which Mr. itichard Buhler was the star, drew the largest house of the season Sept. 13. The play was pleasing, and Mr. Buehler received an ovation, having to respond to no less than nine curtaiv calls. Next week: A Desperate Chance. Waluut Street Theatre.—Are You a Mason‘ The initial performance Sunday, Sept. 13, gave evidence that the play hag never been in better hands or been more handsomely staged, though when it appeared here last it demanded firstclass prices. Edward E. Kellie makes a capital old deceiver, and Thomag Davis, his son-inlaw, handles the part of Frank Perry the skill of a true born comedian. Next week: The Middleman, Robinson's Opera House.—Hottest Coon in Dixie. Good attendance and good performance. The company is composed of forty colored performers. There are a great number of specialties introduced during the play, and in the last act Prof. Woodford and his pony circus are presented. Chief among these are Mrs. Murphy and Dooley, two of the best educated monkeys to be found, and Gyp, the diving dog. Next week: Marked for Life. Columbia Theatre.—The Columbia was crowced to the doors Sunday evening to witness the Strong vaudeville bill in which were the Ve Koltas, celebrated European necromancers and illusionists. Another clever turn is presented by John Ford and Mayme Gebrue in a pleasing singing and dancing sketch. Lyceum Theatre.—A Montana Outlaw. It is just as wild and wooly as the title suggests, but the story is interestingly developed, and the company is uniformly good. J. Curry, as the sheriff, Roaring Bill, does an excellent bit of character work. Peoples’ Theatre.—Cherry Blossom’ Burlesquers. Sara Bernheart’s *hival is the opening number, and is a burlesque on the rebearsal of a new production. John H. Perry, who is the author, plays the leading role. Among those in the olio are Held and Spencer, Hurd and Orletta, Frank Williamson, the Gorham Comedy Four and the Alpine Family. Next week: Parisian Widows. All the summer resorts did well Sunday. The attendance at the Zoo was about equal to the best this year. Bandmaster Innes, with Mrs. Innes and small party, paid a visit and hac dinner at the park. The Lagoon vaudeville season closed Sunday, and each of the five acts was received enthusiastically. The park will continue to run indefinitely, with the vaudeville feature beiug cmitted, Chester Park.—The closing vaudeville shows at Chester Park, Sept. 13, were witnessed by two crowds that completely filled Lakeside Pavilion, and the attendance was of the largest of the season. Messrs. I. M, and J. M. Martin were presented with two handsome Masonic charms by the employes. The Ladies’ Tuxedo Band pleyed in the afternoon and John C. Weber’s Bard in the evening. The vaudeville program included the child gisters, La Vette, singers and dancers; Miss Gertrude Garlach, balladiste; Charles Weitborn, whose sleight of hand ww. islackvurn, the Wwuistler, The Queen City Beach drew a big crowd, and the butning Was never so enjoyabie during the entire season, It was intenued to close yesteruay, DUL stanager Aroger, Upon request ot tue patrons, consented lo keep open until ive end of the hot spell. Phe pall Pesiival.—aue attendance during the past week hag never been equaled during any previous bail bestival, Saturuay Was a record vreaker, being dJraveling Mens’ Day. The Weather has been Hol and dry au Week, and the uirectors say that netumg shert of a cutusirophe cau prevent it from being a financial success. duues closed his concerts Saturday, und Le immensely delighted his auditors. Sousa guve two cunceri Suuuay. ive allernoon concert had tu be given in Music Hall owing .0 ihe ailmosi Unveurable Leal on the Marco t’vlo stuge. itls eugagement ends Sept. 16. Jules tiurtig and Marry Seaman were in the city last Week, duey ure en tour, taking in the burlesygue slows. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Masou Opera House (Hl. ©. Wyatt, and Mgr.) Week of Sept. 7, dark. Grand Upera house.—wWalter Santord’s playcrs present for their first weeks ollering at the Grand Opera House (the converted Urpheum on Main street) the Drury Lane piay, Sporting Lite. it is given in four acts apa ten scenes, there being a number of effective stage pictures, the company, beaded by William Veswmound and Miss ithel barrie, are specially adupted to plays of this character. Burbank Lheutre (Vliver Moruseco, Lessee and Mgr.) James Neill and company offer for the week of Sept, 6, The Cowboy and the Lady, written by Clyde Fitch for Nat Goodwin. This is ove of the plays that always takes well here. Urpheum (Clarence Drown, Mgr.) For its cpening week at its new house on Spring street, the Urpheum Mmabpagewenut uas endeavored to prepare a bill of special attractiveness. Edwin Keough and Dorothy Ballard are players who lave forsaken the legitimate for a season to present in vaudeville a sketch which is exceedingly clever. The Fleury Trio, novelty dancers, are on the bill, as well as Sam kdwards, the cowedian formerly with the Frob Lessee man forces. Rosie Rendel, transformation dancer, bill for last week, made her appeurance. Larkins and Patterson are a musical team new to Los Angeles. Holdovers are Heeley und Meeley, acrobats; Joun Le Clair, juggler, and Lew Hawkins, monologist. Chutes Park and Theatre (Henry Koch, Mgr.) The leading outside attraction for this week is the double balloon ascension and parachute jump by Miss Edna Springer and Prof, Farrar Sandusky. A geplendid trip was made Sunday, and the young lady was vociferously cheered for her daring. Miko Bolaski, the Syrian lion trainee, is still one of the headliners, and his thrilling animal act always awakens the /fnterest it deserves. Prof. William Evans, the great eastern cyclist, makes his ride for life down the chutes on a bicycle. In the theatre a bill of a merit is presented, commencing with Virginia Halisley, the sweet vocalist; then follow the Two Lakotas, the greatest impersonators of Japanese; Vuncan Campbell, black-face monologist; Harry Lloyd, singing comedian, concluding with an up-to-date, one-act farce entitled Eight Dollars Per Week and Sea Breezes. The labor organizations of los Angeles and San Pedro held their Labor Day exercises at the park. The day was a record breaker, and the splendid program was well received. NOTES. One of the attractions of the year will be Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske, who will be seen here in her great production, Mary of Magdala. She will be supported, it is said, bya strong organization, and as she herself ig noted for better second appearances than first in a production, it seems probable that her work will this year gain an added subtlety and force. Mrs. Fiske is still a long way from us, as she will not be in this city until April. D. W. FERGUSON, KING CITY, MO.—A continual downpour of rain yesterday at Bethany, Mo., made it impossible for the Free Street Fair to give any of the exhibitions. The Pan American Shows made no effort to unload in the rain and at 3:30 p. m. left for King City, Mo. W. 8. Dunington, who was manager of advance car No. 1, Pan American Show for season 1903, has accepted a position with the American Billposting Co., of Chicago. Taylor's Fair and Stock Exiibition takes place at King City, Mo., Sept. 29-30-Oct, 1. J. N. Taylor is proprietor of the fair. L. C. ZELLENO. DAVIES, W. VA.—People’s Opera House (H. N. Walters, Mgr.) 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