The Billboard 1904-02-20: Vol 16 Iss 8 (1904-02-20)

6 THE BILLBOARD last time at Daly's next Saturday night. A Queen's Romance will be produced next month by Lewis Waller at the Imperial. Ian Kubelik’s first recital will be given von June 11 at the Queen’s Hall. Dr. Cawen produced Randegger Jim’s orches tral work on the 30. 3en Davies leaves England March 15 for a five weeks tour in South Africa. Franz von Veczey, boy violinist, appears in London early in April. Madume Melba will sing at Queen’s Hall May 5. Through the indisposition of Marie George the Blossom of Drury Lane Pantomime has retired. and pretty Mabel Love appears. ‘he Theatrical Managers Association obtalued a summong against the New Tivoli Music Hall Company for performing the sketch, The Moon Spell, without a license. Joseph Halpin. of the Kensington Theatre, was fined £4, 7 for having 49 pounds of colored tre on premises. BARNETT SAMUEL. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Pabst—The Chicago Orchestra, 2, was greeted a crowded house and many were turned away, with the assurance that a second concert would soon be given, the date of which was set for March 1. The audience was well pleased with the program, and prolonged applause followed every number. There is no doubt that the house will be filled when Director Thomas and his band appear again. Academy—The Thanhouser Co., 1, was greeted by 9 crowded house when Sporting Life was given. Mr. Bannie, in the role of the Earl, was fair. Miss Samkin, as the adventuress, was very clever, and Mr, Brown as her youthful victim was also very good in the part. Mr. Baker end Mr. McHugh both did good work in their respective parts. The other members were satisfactory. Crystal—The change of bill at the Crystal, 1, by was greeted by a large attendance. An interesting feature of the bill was the act of Misa Rice, harpist, who formerly was a mem ber of the United States Marine Band. Helen Russell's monologue proved very interesting. Slackey and Dell did a novelty act on slack wire, and Marie Alba introduced a number of clever songs. Davidson—Miss Cheridon Simpson, a Milwankee girl, who is known bere to her friends a“Cherry,’’ received prolonged applause when she appeared with The Sultan of Sulu Company, 4. Miss Simpson, in the role of Henrietta Budd, was seen to advantage and was applauded for her good work. Gertrude Quinlan pleased the house with her song, Always Late, and deserved the encore which she re ceived. Frank Moulan, in the title role, is the chief funmaker, and keeps the audience laugiing while he is on the stage. The chorus is a large and well trained one and wears som very stunning costumes. The scenery is all first class. The Red Feather, 7, a comic opera produced for the first time in Milwaukee, was seen at the Davidson, and proved very entertaining. Grace von Studdiford is far above most women appearing in musical compositions of lighter forms. The company is large and the costumes which are worn are all very good the scenes ure beautiful. James E. Sullivan is very good as the chief comedian. Alhambra—There are many new features in Superba this year, including many stage tricks for which the Hanlon family are noted. Five of the Hanlon family are in the cast this season, the role of Pierrot being taken by Fred Hanlon, Jr. Carrie Behr, as Gretchen, enlivens the show with well rendered songs. The work ef the Eight of Hearts is very good and received the applause of the audience. The scenes ere elaborate and gorgeous, showing many different colors. On the 7, when the show opened at the Alhambra, hundreds of people were turned away unable to get seats, no standing room being sold, owing to a ruling by the city oifcials. Bijou—The Charity Nurse was greeted by an audience which crowded the Bijou. There can be no doubt that the show will please all lovers of melodrama, as the company is a good one. Selma Herman, as Bessie, seems to know just what the audience wants, and makes a hit by her clever acting. The work of John A. Booth is also good. Foxy Grandpa next. Star—Harry Morris, better known as Hinkey Dee, made a hit before a large audience at the Star. The comedy work of Morris is good and he had to sing several encores. The work of the chorus is good, and altogether the show is one of the best seen at the Star for some time. A. T. BARNDT. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mason Opera House (H. C. Wyatt, Lessee and Mgr.) Denman Thompson and bis faithful picture of New England farm life, The Old Homestead, drew large crowd opening night. This play still ranks among the strongest drawing cards in rural plays on the American staze and is a universal favorite here. It will run the entire week. Burbank Theatre (Oliver Morosco, Lessee and Mgr.) A Parisian Romance is the offering of James Neill and his company this week. Four years ago Mr. Neill, in the character of the dissipated De Chevrial, made a decided hit and created the impression among theatre-goers that this was his best character, and it may fairly be said to be the triumph of his tngagement here, if one may give judgment on the applause of the audience. The scenery is up to the excellent standard set by Mr. Neill in his other offerings. Casino Theatre (J. E. Waldeck, Lessee and Mgr.) Zaza and Hurly Burly is the offering of the clever company of players at this burlesque house this week. Both pieces are filled with witty lines and incidents that can not fail to annihilate the worst case of blues. Burlesque gseeme to have taken firm hold on amusement seekers, and there are a number of patrons who go every week whether the bill is changed or not, Grand Opera House (Clarence Drown, Mgr.) Petite May Stockton, who is featured as Bob, a newsboy in A Little Outcast, greets her old friends this week. This diminutive lady is an especial favorite in the West, and she is the popular idol of the little street merchants. heum (Clarence Drown, Mgr.) At the top of the bill presented this week appear the names of Johnny and Emma Ray in their ehsracterizations of the Irish. This time they present something entirely new, entitled Barker’s Bitters. On the new Dill is the act of Cordue & Maud. They do clever hand balancing on we double wire; Duffy, Sawtelle & Duffy have a sketch which received rounds of Holden & Florence are well-known the old bill are taken Kelly & einging duo; Stanley lause; slagers. From 1d Vielette, the fashion-plate & Wilson, with a comical sketch; Irving Jones, who sings hig own songs, and Stein-Eretto family of acrobats, with the moving pictures, make up a strong bill that is drawing the usual large returns. Chutes Park and Theatre (Henry Koch, Mgr.) Ellery’s Royal Italian Band continues at the park owing to the great demand for the celebrated musicians. Three evenings in the week they give their charming musicales in the theatre, the star soloist being Miss A. A. Stepens. There is also the Ellery Clarionet Quartet, besides the usual solos by the band’s members. All the best local talent available bas been engaged for these concerts, as it is the intention of the manager to make them a feature. Ag Log Angeles is well supplied witb vocaiists, with the greatest band on earth as «a background, the best in the musical line is given to the many patrons of the beautiful park. All the usual attractions along = the midway and scattered throughout the grounds are in full operation and doing big business. NOTES. Harry De Windt has recently returned from such a thrilling trip through unexplored lands in the great Arctic region that the tale he tells seems aimost one of fable. Mr. De Windt’s object in making the trip was to describe the feasibility of a railroad from Paris to New York. He ig convinced that such a railroad is a possibility, the only question being: “Is it worth the money it would cost:” sie Comes to Los Angeles to deliver this most interesting lecture week after next under tbe management of L. Behymer. Lillian Blauvelt comes to Log Angeles Feb. 23. Her selections are in French, German, Italian and English, and she is equally as versatile in comic opera and ballad singing as iu grand opera. She is the only American artist who has just finished a most successful tour of the provinces in concert work. She is one of the two great singers coming to the Coast this season, and will be heard in Los Angeles in one concert only. Harold Bauer and the Kilties Band will be ueard in Log Angeles next month. Fifth concert of this season by the Los Anxeles Symphony Orchestra will be given at the Mason Opera House Friday afternoon, Feb. 19. These concerts have become very popular aud are always attended by the elite of the city. D. W. FERGUSON, NEWARK, N, J. Newark Theatre—Duniel Y, Arthur presents Marie Cahill in her last season's starring veuicie, Nancy Brown. Miss Cahill scored a personal bit with her songs and received Many encores. In the company are Julius Steger. Alf. Grant, Clara Palmer and Helen Sherwood und many others. The following songs wou much favor with the audiences: Congo Love Song, The Katydid, the Cricket and the Frog and You Can’t Fool all the People all the Time. Business good. Next: Andrew Mack in The Bold Soger Boy. Empire Theatre—The Funny Mr. Dooley was the attraction. The songs are fair and the scenic effects good. The company is on par with the average of such productions. Fair business. Next: Soldiers of Fortune. Blaney’s Theatre—Under Southern Skies was one of the best attractions Manager Blaney has offered this season. The piece is now in its third year, and once served Grace George as a starring production. A competent company is seen. Business good. Next: Hearts Adrift. Columbia Theatre—A Little Outcast is certainly a thriller of the first water and won applause galore from the gallery patrons. The production is under the management of George i. Gill, who provides many scenic effects. The principals are True S. James and Anne Blanche, who do excellent work. Next: The Switchman’s Daughter. Waldmann’s—Frank B. Carr’s Theroughbreds hold the boards. The two skits, Female Model Flats and The Thoroughbreds, served to amuse. The olio contains some excellent nambers, as Washburn & Flynn, Kennedy & Evans, Empire Comedy Four, etc. Next. The Tiger Liiies. Proctor’s—An excellent program is ofiered for the week. Riccobono’s borses hold the black type, and the tricks of the trained animals are first class. will . Cressy and Blanche Dayne present Mr. Creasy’s latest sketch, The New Depot; Adolph Link, Princess Chinquilla and company, Ward & Curran, Kelly & Beno are on the list. Excellent business. NOTES. All local houses offer extra matinees Lincoln’s Birthday, Friday, Feb. 12. Mr. Mansfield’s appearance here 15-20, was eancelled. Newarkers regret that he will sot be heard here this season. Mr. Lee Ottolengui, manager of the Newark Theatre, will have a benefit on Monday even ing, March 7. L. BR. W. ALLISON. KANSAS CITY, MO. The Willis Wood (Walter Sanford, Mgr.) Bertha Galland, in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall, 8, drew houses of fair size throughout. As Charles Major’s heroine Miss Galland thoroughly established herself in the good graces of her auditors, while her supporting company. which was excellent, handled the minor roles ‘p a praiseworthy manner. Next: Mrs. Langtry in repertoire. The Grand (Hudson & Judah, Mgrs.) Cona siderably better than when last seen bere, The Wizard of Oz, 13, delighted good houses. Dave Montgomery and Fred Stone still create the bulk of the merriment, and their efforts are ably seconded by a company enlisting Anna Laughlin, Joseph Scrode, Arthur Hill and a number of other clever vaudeville performe:s. The chorus includes many pretty girls who sing and dance well. Next: The Power Bebind the Throne. The Gilliss (E. S. Brigham, Mgr.) Seemingly having lost none of its former popularity. Yon Yonson brought forth the customary big houses week of 7. The company presenting this comedy drama this season is a good one. Next: The Fatal Wedding. The Auditorium (Woodward & Burgess, Mgrs.) Pickings from Puck, a potpourri of music and nonsense, served to attract fair sized houses. Wulard Simms contributed largely to the production. Next: Eight Bells. The Orpheum (Martin Lehman, Mgr.) The Great Orpheum Show packed the house each afternoon and evening. The ever-favorite Jim MelIntyre and Tom _— in one of their inimitable black face sketches, were first In point of applause, while Merian’s Dogs, a traly great animal act, also came in for much cowmmendation. Others were Elizabeth Murray, in song and story; Ed F. Reynard, Premier ventriloquist; Vie Moore and Emma Id in a nove) sketch; Melani Trio, singers, and Alburts and Millar, comedy club uggilers. Ernest Hogan will feature the next program. _The Century (Joseph J. Barrett, Mgr.) ue Utopian Burlesquers came week of 7 to good average business. This company carries one of the strongest oliog of any of the organizations playing the ‘‘wheel’’ houses. George B. Alexander heads the olio in a novel dramatic sketch entitled A Vagabond Hero, in which he is assisted by the entire company. Fred Irwin's Big Show next. Convention Hall (Louis W. Shouse, Mgr.) Hundreds of sport lovers flock daily to enjoy the roller skating, interest in which seems to be growing. An added attraction week of 7 was Bader and La Velle, trick bicyclists. CHARLES H. SMALL, ; IOWA , FALLS, IA.—Metropolitan House (E. 0. Ellsworth, Mgr.) to fair business. One of the best attractious in the house this season. The company is headed by Miss Charlotte ‘Tittell, who is a ver) clever actress and displayed exceptional emotional power in the stronger scenes. Mr. Waliace Munro, the manager, is playing the leading role of Captain Oliver, and is decidedly clever. The supporting company is an exceptionally good one. David Harum was given its second presentation, 8, to fair business and delighted all, ug the cast was a very capabie one, Mr. Wm. R. McKey, in the title role, save a splendid interpretation of the characier made famous by Edward Noyes Wescott. Mr. Mckey is an actor of excellent ability, and m the part of David he has a role that offers bim opportunities of which he makes the most. Chas. Eldridge, in the part of Zeke Sweeny, contributes a fine bit of character acting. Stuart Mayne, E. Brooks and Mm. McKegney contribute good support. Misg Addie J. Dunant as Aunc Polly was capital, but Miss Bessie Toone is too forceful for the quiet, unassuming part of Mary Blake. Prince of Pilsen, 5, failed to appear. Coming: Walker Whiteside and company in We Are King, 19. NOTES. Prof. Munroy, leader of the Metropolitan orchestra, gave his second annual recital, 11, and offered an exceptionally tine musical program, to which the best musical talent of the city contributed. While in the city Mr. McKey, of the David Harum Company, remarked that his first visit to lowa Fulls was made with the Robt, Ranson Company then playing repertoire on week —* The cpening piece was A Celebrated ase. The writer fully appreciates the recent additions to the collection of Metropolitan favorites, for the new pictures add both value aud interest to an exceedingly fine collection of well known members of tue theatrical profession. Among those recently received are Miss Julia Batchelder, of The Professor's Love Stor) Company., Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Dodge, Mr. W. K. McKey, of David Harum Company, and Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Eldridge, of the same com Opera The Cavalier pany. After e performance of The Cavalier, 4, Wallace Munro and Miss Charlotte Tittell were entertained at the home of Dr. L. B, Morton, Mrs. Morton being a sister of Manager Ellsworw of the Metropolitan, Manager Ellsworth is in receipt of a large portrait of Chas, B. Hanford, which will be framed and hung in the gallery of the Metropolitan. Miss Juliette Farish and Miss Eva Belden, of The Cavalier Company, were guests at the home of the writer during the company’s recent engagement in this city. Mr. Wallace Munro was reminiscent when in the city, 4, and told of his first visit to lowa Falls many years ago. The only opera house in the town was Cowan's, which was made over from a skating rink when that craze died. Mr. Munro was manager of Ole Oleson, and he bad a bunch of people with him that have since won excellent places for themselves in the auvesplan profession. Among these were Ben Hendricks, who now stands at the head of Swedish dialect comedians, and St, George Hussey, who is well known for clever character work. FRANK BE. FOSTER. ST. JOSEPH, MO.—Tootle Theatre (C. U. Philley, Mgr.) One of the best drawing attractions of the season was Mrs. Leslie Carter in Du Barry, 1-2, packing the house at both performances. While Mrs. Carter was not at ber best, owing to a severe cold, yet the play, Du Barry affords her a wide scope for the dis play of genuine ability, and the large company in her support ig excellent. Sweet Clover, 6, to a fair house. The play is good and in hands of a strong company. Otis B. Thayer, as Jerome Holcombe, pleased the audience immensely. Coming: Bertha Galland, 11; Otto Malek, pianist, 12: Bryne Bros., in Eight Bells, 13. _ Lyceum Theatre (C. U. Philley, Mgr.) The King of Detectives did good business 31-1. The play has many thrilling and exciting climaxes, und J. Irving White, as James Pierce, receives iis share of honors. Miss Inez Forman and Mr. John Dillon, 3, pleased a fair sized audience in East Lynne. One of the best entertainments of the season was presented by the Orpheum Show to packed houses matinee and night, 4. MeIntyre ond Heath, in up-to-date comedy; Merian’s dog pantomime, giving a wonderful exhibition in canine intelligence; Elizabeth Murray, in song and etory; Ed F. Reynard, ventriloquist; Victor Moore and Emma Littlefield, in original novelty; Melani Trio, Itallan singers; Alburtug and Millar, in club swinging and musical farce, deserve special mention. The Katzenjammer Kids, 5-6, closed the week with quite a satisfactory business, and the little folks were more than well pleased. Coming: The Old Cross Roads, 7-8; Tennessee’s Parduer, 9-10; The Fatal Wedding, 11-13. Lyric Theatre (E. P, Churchill, Mgr.) This theatre reopens, 7, with the Breckenridge Stock Co., after being dark the past week, undergoing changes and repairs. The management hag added two new fire escapes and a steel drop curtain. Crystal Theatre (J. E. Jackson, Mgr.) This playhouse still holds its reputation for packed houses at every performance. It is offering the following high vaudeville attractions: Cosman’s Moving Pictures, the Randolphs, Emily Edwards, Hanford and Hart, the Ruthifords and C. A. Coley. J. J. WAGNER. TO. ...A, KAN.—Opera House. Black Patti Troubadours, 27; good business; well pleased. W. W. Bitner, in The Parish Priest, 28; ligat attendance but pleased. The entire company did well. Mr. Harry Beresford, in The Professor’s Love Story, house; everybody delighted. Mr. Beresford has many personal friends here as well ag a bost of admirers. The entire was good. The Convict’s Daugh ter, 31, with Mr. Wallace Ho who playad a part well adapted to his particular style re caused every ove to take a deep interest in the play. He was supported by a good company; attendunce good. Breckenridge Stock Co. in Nebraska, 1, at popular prices; crowded house; well pleased; specialties good. The little soubrette, Miss Marguret Mintor, was quite @ star. Baby Elcia’s singing was greatly applauded. Mr. Breckenridge’s eccentric songs were quite a hit. Breckenridge Stock Co. in Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow, 2. Good business; pleased; specialties new and catchy. Messrs. Morse and liugh'’s in Old Jed Prouty, 3; fair business; good company; play Well produced. Mr, Nelse B. Erickson in You Yonson, 4, will ever be remembered by Topeka theatre-goers. Mr. Erickson has a very peculiar style of acting and singing. The support and Specialties were good; business fair. Uncle Josh Spruceby, 6; fair business; well pleased; good music; good specialties. A Gambler's Daughter, 7; company fair; good house. Comwei Where is Cobb? 9; Sweet Clover, 10; Eight ells, 12. NzW BEDFORD, MASS.—New Bedford Theautre (Wm. B. Cross, Mgr.) A Country Girl, 10, to large audience. The musical numbers and comeuy were rendered in a most effervescent Manner by a company of decided merit. Litthe Mary was given by a company of extraordinary merit, 11. The audience was a large and uppreciative one. Flower’s ‘Theatre (John I, Shannon, Mgr.) The J. H. Barnes Dainty Paree Burlesque Company, 8-10, duplicated its former success. fhe company has a number of clever performers, whose gyrations and gorgeous costumes gave perfect satisfaction to large audiences. Sheedy’s Turchase Street Theatre (Theo. B. Baylies, Mgr.) Patrons have no cause to complain of the bill presented here during the past week. Fitzgerald, the lightning change artist, while not billed as a headliner, deserved to be. Ten Brooke, Lambert & Ten Brooke presented a rather novel musical skit, which met with favor. Peirce & Maizee, in songs and dances of the conventional order, pleased the gallery. Carleton and Terre in a talking act proved amusing. Burk & La Rue, with the Inkey boys, in eccentric dances, received several encores. The Jeanettes are agile acrobats, Madge Fox met with much favor in eccentric tumbling act, while the vitugraph showed new pictures, NOTE—W. F. Boyd, advance agent for Forepaugh & Sells Circus, hag been in town making’ arrangements for the show's appearance bere the last week in June. ‘ JAMES H. KELLEY. HELENA, MONT.—Helena Theatre (Fred W. Agats, Mgr.) The Olympia Opera Co., 1-3, in Said Pasha, Isle of Champagne and Olivette. A strong company, composed of sowe beautiful voices. Business Wag not what this company deserved. Maurie Wainwright presented Tweifth Night, 6 The star and support were cordially greeted and deserved the applause they received. Business fair. Edison Family Theatre (Eastman & Hayter, Props.) Past week was another banner week at this house. Among those on the list were the Newmans in a society sketch; Morris Jones. black face and exXxtemporaueous vocalist, and others. Jones will remain auother week, and the Mexican Musical Monarchs will be on the bill for week of 8; also Tom Doyle in expert dancing specialty. JULIUS ASHEIM. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.—The theatres of this city bave been runuing full blast, with variety enough in the programs to please the most exacting. At the Salt Lake Theatre (Geo. D. Pyper, Mgr.) last week's bills were Mrs. Langtry in Mrs. Deering’s Divorce and W. A. Brady's company in Way Down East. Mrs. Langtry’s problem plays did not receive the business they deserved, but Way Down East Went to capaci, houses. This week Manager yper presents David Harum again. Grand Theatre (Jones & Hammer, Mgrs.) For Mother’g Sake, 2-4, did good business. The bill for the present week is Two Wives, to be followed by ibe Game Keeper. GBO. W. ALDER. , O.—Opera House (F. Falkenberg, Mgr.) When Jobnony Comes Marching Home, 25; packed house; pleased. Good paper and two carloads of scenery. The French Folly Burlesquers, 29; fair house. Brooke's Chicago Marine Band, 20; fair bouse; deserved a packed one. Martin’s Uncle Tom's Cabin, 3; good performance; good house. Edward Blondell, in Through the Center of the Earth, 4; good show; fair house; clever company; good specialties; special scenery. Coming: The Sign of the Cross, Miss Bob White and Francis Wilson, in Erminie. . YATES. FLINT, MICH.—Stone’s Opera House (Albert C. Pegg, Mgr.) Irish Pawnbrokers, 4, to fair house; fair show. Isle of Spice, 6, to excellent house; fine pacman, Under Southern Skies, ¥, to good house; excellent company; gave satisfaction. Coming: 15, Kennedy Players. NOTE—During the performance of The Irish Pawnbrokers the electric fuse blew out and the house was dark for fifteen minutes. WILL J. CURRIE. CHAMBERSBURG, PA, — Rosedale Opera House (Shinabrook & Grove, Mgrs.) BennettMoulton Co., 2-6, presented Outcast of Society, The Working Girl, The Belle of Virginia, Shi wrecked, Fhe Lyndon Bank Robbery, Little Nuisance, An Innocent’ Convict, to ordinary business. Company and scenery good. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 17; Local, 19; Course, 23. é . FRANK OR. WACO, TEX.—Anditorium (Jake Garfinkle, Mgr.) Maverly’s Minstrels, 5, to a fair house; good show. The Storks, 6, to two good houses; good show and deserving of good patronage. Coming: Head Waiters, 10; Rose Coghlan, 11; Lewis Morrison, in Faust, 15-18; Spooner Dramatic Co., 19, in A Life’s Mistake. J. L. DAVIDSON. EAST LIVERPOOL, 0.—Grand Opera House (J. A. Norris, Mgr.) Damon and Pythias, 3, to fair audience; The Beauty Doctor, 4; business; company and performance very clever; pleased; Through the Center of the Earth, 6-8; good business. Coming: Stetson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, 9; Al G. Field’s Minstrels, 11; School Concert Co., 12; A Bunch of Keys, CANTON, MISS.—The Little Homestead, 9; good house; good performance; excellent attraction. Coming: Otto H, Krause in repertoire, 11-13, in Idaho, Silver Dagger, Because She Loved Him and Down on the Farm. LEO LE HMAN. Ww. PA.—Library Theatre (F. R. Scott, Mgr.) When Johnny Comes Marching Home, ¥, pleased 8S. R. 0. Co : Brooke's nd, 11; u tor, 15.