The Billboard 1911-03-25: Vol 23 Iss 12 (1911-03-25)

The Vaudeville Week in C hicago AMERICAN MUSIC HALL Excellent Bill at This House Draws Good Crowds that Demonstrate Appreciation of the Various Offerings. Review of the Several Acts Chicago, March 16 (Special to The Billboard.) The bill at the American Music Hall last week was very good. Seymour's Dogs, who are called The Happy Family. opened the bill. These dogs play musical instruments, sing «nd take part In a sketch. It is rather weak in points but goes very well. The Bruces came second on the bill In a singing and dancing act. Mr. Bruce's dancing on voller skates was immense, sister’s singing, the act received a hearty ap plause. Arthur Forbes and Company presented a clever sketch, entitled The Two Rubies. The acting was good and the audience seemed to appreciate their efforts. Arthur Reece, light character comedian, along the lines of George Lashwood, sang a number of songs in a clever fashion and made quite a it. One of the best things on the bill was a comedy sketch presented by Bert Leslie's Players, entitled Hogan in Society, with Mr. George Rolland, who is called “‘The King of Hicks.”” It is a scream from start to finish and went great. May Elinore, the Irish merry maker, and late of the famous Elinore Sisters. sang some funny songs in a clever manner and was obliged to respond to several encores. Nana, the Folles Bergere favorite, whirlwind dancing sensation, assisted by Mons. Alexis, did some fancy dancing in a most graceful manner. This is a great act and well deserves the ap plause that it received. Emerson and Baldwin, jugglers. came next on the program. The stunts that they verformed were wonderful and this act would make a lit on any bill. Those English travesty stars, Bert Mable Hamilton made just as big a bit ‘ast week as they did the week before. They ure favorites wherever they appear and if anyone is looking for a good laugh they should go aud see them. Sophie Tucker, greatest of al) interpreters cf topical ballads, was one of the headliners last week. This will be Miss Tucker's last Amerjean appearance before a long tour abroad. She Personal Patter of the Profession Chicago, March 16 (Special to The Billboard.) -Mr. Morris Jones has just returned from a three weeks’ trip through Indiana, where he has been on business. F. . Doyle has secured three new houses which he will book; they are the White Palace, Chicago; Crystal, Logansport, Ind., Decatur, Iilinois. The three Kelsey sisters have just returned from a long tour of the East and will play return engagement over the . . Doyle ctreult. Mra. Alice Longley, of the team of Bob and Alice Longley, celebrated ber birthday by receiving contracts for twenty-six weeks, playing the entire Doyle circuit. Mr. Harry Waterman, manager of the Bijou theatre of Benton Harbor, Mich., agent of the houses at Waukegan, Muskegon, Mich., bas returned to his desk at the Dorle office. Mr. Waterman has just re turned from Kalamazoo, Mich., where he has buried his mother, who died on March 10. Harry Le Pearl, who has been doing a new singing, talking and dancing act, will open on the Interstate time soon. Frances Fairfield, that and dancing comedienne. of the late Prince o Pilsen and Dodo shows. ts using Betts and Minner’s latest song, Someone Dreams of Some one, which Is making as great a hit as herself on her Southern tour. novelty in a scenic clever little singing singing and dancing act is now tn preparation. The offering will carry nine people and the cast will be heade' by Miss Grace Potter and Norman R. Scott, now touring the Northern States in A Marrie Rachelor. Original, catehy musical numbers excellent wardrobe of five changes, speci«! electrical effects and the originality of the offering will no doubt make it one of the neatest and most uptodate successes of the day, BESSIE CLAYTON INJURED. London, March 14 (Special to The Billboard). Hessie Clayton, doing dance apecialty at the Alhambra Theatre, dislocated her hip at last night's performance Her physicians state it will be some time before she can continue, POLLARD CHANGES OFFICE LOCATION. Owing to Increased business, the W. M._ Pol lard Rooking Office, Cincinnat!, O., will remove to 422 Race atreet, third floor, over the Arcade where he has leased for a long term two suites of large, airy and commodions offices, The W. M. Pollard Offices have for the past eight years. been the headquarters and home of the theatrical folk while in Cincinnati, — ed Ruth Peebles, at one time a prima donna tn the employ of Mort Singer, and later with Genee in The Rachelor Relles, has been engaged to relace Grace Edmond in the cast of The Girl I ove, now current at the LaSalle Theatre, together with bis | Clark end | possesses a beautiful voice as well as a pleasing personality and is a headliner on any Dill. The great Tallman, champion fancy chot pool player of the world, closed the bill. This act ia rather odd but very appropriate for a ciosirg number. AT THE MAJESTIC Exponent of True Variety Realized in an Entertainment that Pleased the Regular Patrons and the Transient Droppers-In Chicago, March 16 (Special to The Billboard.) | —The exponent of true variety was realized last week at the Majestic in an entertainment that pleased the coterie of the critical Monday afternoon type. Carter and Swanson opened the bill with a IRENE HAWLEY, Singing Comedienne, playing Orpheum Circuit. Seeking Public Approval of Merit The Billboard Pub. Gentlemen Co. I have been reading your paper your | female Ibsen, for about eight months and I see in columns notes of different acts I am a mem ber of the Rutte Newsboys’ Trio. of Butte Mont. I don't think that you charge anything | for putting those notes In. I would like you to put In one of your columns a little note about us. We have been together for three years, singing: we have sung in all the leading thea tres In Montana and are certainly making a hit. Of course I am not looking for time on (Continued on page 53.) | and Princess Writes for the Stage A new playwright is serenity of the about to disturb the American author's horizon. A a realist, who has taken root in Paris, stirring up comparisons, recognized as the equal in genius to Ibsen, Tolstoi and writers of that school. She is a poetic prose and realistic writer of ultra-modern ideas, whose position in life gives her a more true and faithful insight understanding of the minds and hearts of society, far in excess of any man or woman who has ever written for the stage. She is a princess, whose work has long since interested (Continued on page 53.) | not as yet been fully determined. clever and most entertaining singing and daneing specialty, which was rendered in a most artistic manner, and which received appreciation at the hands of the audience. Carl Demarest proved his ability as a musician by playing several selections on the violin. Mr. Demarest did a clog dance and at the same time played on the violin, and received a hearty applause which showed that his efforts were fully appreciated. The Onlaw Trio appeared third on the program in acrobatie exercises. These two gentlemen, assisted by a young lady did some very startling things by holding ropes by their teeth “— she performed on them. The act went well. Fred Jarvis, The Jolly Jester, and Frederica Harrison, ‘‘The Smiling Girl,’’ presented 4# singing and talking sketch which is full of com edy and it went immense, Howard Brothers, billed as banjo wizards, and who well deserve that title, introduced their latest novelty, The Flying Banjos. They are the only artists in the world juggling and playing six banjos simultaneously, without the use of mechanical contrivances whatever. This is a great act. A beautiful character Irish study sketch, entitled The Old Neighborhood, was presented by Mr. James Callahan and Miss Jenny St. George. Miss George played the barp and sang Irish melodies in a pleasing manner. The acting was good and this act proved to be one of the hits of the bill. Henry Cleve, assisted by Miss Mai Sturgis Walker, entertained the audience with some foolish magic and ventriloquist work. It is all foolishness and has little meaning, but went rather well. One of the hits of the bill and the best sketc!, of its kind that has ever been presented here in Chicago, was presented by Mr. Homer } Mason and Miss Margurite Keeler and Company. The title is In and Out, an episode Porter Emerson. It is full of comedy and shows what funny things will happen when a man gets into the wrong house late at night. It is a laugh from start to finish and the acting of the entire cast tells convincingly the story told. (Continued on page 53.) L. I. Montague Resigns Position Chicago, March 17 (Special to The Billboard). —L. I. Montague, who has been managing the Empress Theatre for Sullivan & Considine since that firm took over the Trevett Theatre anid gave it its present name, handed in his resignation last week. It is said that bis reason for doing this was that other interests with which he is connected demands his time. ‘‘Cap.”’ as be is familiarly called. has had a wide experience in the amusement world and has filled various executive positions in several of Chieago’s theatres. He announces no plans for the future, but it is evident from lils past actions that his new connection will be well worthy of his efforts. Mr. Montague is a man of originality and Initiative whose connection with any enterprise augurs well for its future. His efforts in the various amusement endeavors with which he has been connected brought Cap. in the limelight as a man of ability and one thoroughlv famillar with his connections. It is thought that he might assnme his former duties as manager of Luna Park, which w ' operate again this season. This, however, has It is rumored | that Luna will not operate purely as an amuse ment park this season. but will work more along the lines of a concert garden, bookiny first-class bands and orchestras, and as a free attraction offering first-class vaudeville. One of the large buildings in the park may be converted into a theatre to be used when the elements will not permit of the outdoor attractions. SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL-STAR BILL. WEEK OF MARCH 13. Imaginary bill framed up by The Billboard representative. Importance of act indicated by position given. A—May Elinore, ‘“‘The Irish Merry Maker.”’ American Music Hall, No. 6, In One. B—James Callahan and Jenny St. George, Sketch. Majestic Theatre, No. 7, Full Stage. C—Arthur Reece, Light Comedy Comedian. American Music Hall, No. 4, In One. D—Onlaw Trio, Acrobatic Exercises. Majestic Theatre, No. 3, Full Stage. E—Carl Demarest, Violinist. Majestic Theatre, No. 2, In One. F—Bert Leslie’s Players, Sketch, Hogan in Society. American Music Hall, No. 5, Full Stage. G—Fred Javis and Frederica Harrison, Singing. Majestic Theatre, No. 4, In One H—Nana, Whirlwind Dancing Sensation American Music Hall, No. 7, Full Stage. I—Sophie Tucker, Interpreter of Topical Ballads. American Music Hall No. 10, In One. J—Gus Edwards, Song Revue. Majestic Theatre, No. 15. Full Stage. A Me meng,