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

MARCH 25, 1911. The Billboard | an amusement promoter of Columbus. — gentlemen are on the lookout for a sit« in the River City. The rink will have a cemen' door of unusually large dimensions; in fact Mr Straus says it will be one of the largest iu che State. He has four bundred pair of skates which be used in the old Peerless Rink an! whieh are in good shape. One site in view fs ated peat centre of the city. RINK NOTES. fue Casino Roller Rink at Canton, Tl.. wened March 6, under the management of H. * MeQuoron. The rink is equipped with two nundred and fifty pairs of Richardson skates ane! che music is furnished by a W urlitzer Military pend Organ se LONDON NEWS LETTER. (Continued from page 17.) Hedges and Jackson, specialty comedians, have just made a successful first appearance at Palace. Their concluding number, @ sort of aan Francisco ‘‘busking’’ song and dance, with aaxaphone accompaniment; came as & great aovelty and went exceptionally well. William Faversham and Julie Opp are expected here during the next month or two in The Faun. Last time they were here they had the at. James's betel this trip they have ured the Haymarket. 3 "Somnie Ediss 1. rehearsing at, the N audeville co play the part of Martje in The Girl in the Crain, The character of the eceentric domestic vught to suit her and some of the lady's experiences will be retailed in a Dew song, When ’ Was in the Chorus at the Galety. Another revival of The Prisoner of Zenda, chis time at the Lyceum, is coming along. The principals are to be Henry Ansley, Rosall Toller ‘4nd Ethel Warwick. If the play does anything like ag well as at the St. James’ a few years ago, titre should be yet another big success for the Lyceum. The latest essay in management Is by J. E. Vedrenne and Dennis Eadie, the young actor abo has climbed up to the top of the tree in a couple of years. They open at the Royalty at Easter in a new play by Jerome K. Jerome, which is expected to make a big hit. With Vendrenne’s business ability and Eadie’s acting, the venture ought to be a huge success. That marriage between Robert Loraine and Marie Lohr, both of whom are making big hits in London at the moment, is not to come off at all. The trouble is that Loraine is really xeener on flying than acting, and having made all sorts of records last year, he wants to go on. But as it bappens, neither his flancee nor her mother entirely approves of aviation risks, and as Loraine can’t be prevailed on te give up fying altogether, the match Is off. Encouraged by the great success of the Chocolate Soldier at the Lyric, F. C. Whitney has gone ahead and taken another theatre, this time the Strand. Here, about Baster, he will pro duce the latest Vienna success, Baron Trenck. After that he will put on Mille. Modiste, with Fritzi Scheff in the pame part. He also pro poses to rename the theatre, the Whitney. CURRENT ATTRACTIONS. Lb Lane, Jack and the Beanstalk; His Majesty's, Henry VIII; Criterion, Baby ine; New eatre, The Popinjay; St. James’, The Witness for the Defence; Adelphi, The Quaker Girl; Daly's, A Waltz Dream; Garrick, The Merry Wives of Windsor; Lyceum, Cinderella; Lyric, Chocolate Soldier; Queen's, Princess Clemantina; Strand, The Speckied Band; Shaftesbury, The Arcadians; Prince of Wales, Inconstant George; Kingsway, The Lily; Duke of York's, Loavea and Fishes; Globe, Bardelys, The Magalficent; Comedy, Preserving Mr. Panmure; Wyndbam’s, Mr. Jarvis; Apollo, The Follies; Vaudeville, The Girl in the Train; Hippodrome, Dahary Djeli, Mrs. Langtry and Coy; Paliadium, New Ballet, Arcadia; Coliseum, Samurun Frag eon. PARIS NEWS LETTER. (Continued from page 17.) as (he premiere at the Apollo is scheduled to (ake place. As will be seen, the next week promises to be aot only the busiest week of the entire season, but the most important as well from the standpoint of important authors that will be repreéentel by new works. On Feb. 25, at Rouen, « new opera will be “tried on the dog.’’ Solea, Isidore de Lara’s new work, will be produced at the Theatre des Arts ander the direction of M. Fermo, mayager of ‘he playhouse. Special scenery has been made for the plece and it is expected to be of con alderable worth. The third act of the opera will show a naval engagement in the harbor of Rhodes, between the Christian and Mussulman fleets. This will be, it is said, an especially fine spectacle. Mme. Magne, a well-known French singer, will eing ‘he role of Solea. DE FLERS' DUEL A duel that was somewhat farcical took place are this week bet=ween well known theatrical nen. One of them was P. L. de Flers, author " many reviews at the Folies-Bergere and elsewhere, while his opponent was another wellknown review writer who etyles himself as Rip. Kip probably has another name, but few of us know what it Both men are keen satirists and none keener than Rip himself. In the latest Follies Bergere revue, BP. L. de Flers had a scene in which Rip is caricatured and satired to a fine point. Rip aaw the act and got sore. Immediately he sent ‘ia seconds around to see the writer, and, after le Flers named two of his friends as his secnds, a duel was arranged for. Incidentally it might be mentioned that Robert de Flers (no relation of the duelist’s) of the de Fliers and fe Calllavet team, was one of Rip's seconds, The duel was fought ‘in the etrictest intlmacy,’ as the saying goes over here, and in truth it was one of the most secretly fought affairs of the kind seen in a long while here. it took place in the private gardens of a house o Nevilly, a suburb of Paris. It was fought with swords and lasted 18 rounde. De Flers, an expertenced swordsman, toyed with his an‘agonist and disarmed him 13 times in the 138 rounds. Rip had his hand scratched In the ‘weilfth round and his wrist pinked in the thirteenth, and the duel was stopped. In spite of the “strict intimacy,’ photographs were made f the different men as they arrived and departed, while one picture was printed showing the theatrical men actually fighting. The scene in the revue at the Polls went mer vlly on after the duel There Ie witty talk of | | lint, on line of D. U. R. and M. jon the adding to the scene one in which Rip will appear as a disciple of ‘‘disarmament.”’ TICKET CADGERS. A move is on foot here among theatre managers to stamp out the evil of ticket-cadging on the event of the ‘‘repetitions generales,’’ as the dress rehearsals are called. It is this performance to which the various critics are invited, as (hey are in the States to the ‘‘premieres’’ or ““first-nights.’’ The ‘‘premieres’’ here follow the “repetitions generales’’ and is the first paid performance, The trouble now is that theatre managers are flooled with requests for an ‘‘invitation’’ or two to the dress rehearsal. This being the real “first-night,”’ society is most eager to be present and usually is. Little by little prominent people of all classes have elbowed their way into these presentations and now they look upon the evil as a custom and a right and one not to be done away with to their disadvantage. If anyone is to be turned out, they seem to think, let the critics go. Manager Franck of the Gymnase and the Apello, in order to start the ball rolling among the theatre directors, he will iesue invitations to bona fide critics, some of whom have actually been crowdeu out of the house in the past. He intends selling what seats that are left to any who desire to buy them, but at double the ordinary price. IBSEN AT COMBEDIE. Will any of the Henrik Ibsen plays be staged a! the Comedie-Francaise? ‘Theatrical folk are talking this question over now. Lugne-Poe, one of the administrators of the Ibsen estate, says tire is small chance of such a thing soon. De Feraudy, of the Comedie-Francaise, is favoralvy inclined to playing The Enemy of the People, while Le Bargy would like to play in Rosmersholm, but there is considerable opposition from other quarters to Ibsen, so Paris will not be Likely to see him played at the Comedie this e802. SOME NOTES. announces that hereafter | | | Prank A. Small, of the J. Calvin Brown forces, | has just returned from England. He was at Loudon and Manchester, at which places Brown has parks. Jesse Carey has returned to Paris after a successful tour in Belgium and Northern France. iurough many roiler skating races in which be as participated be was feeling a bit ‘‘off color,’’ bul says he will be in good shape for his trip iv Southern France, where he is scheduled to appear in several rinks. Jack Hanlon is managing tim. the Hippodrome Roller Skating Rink, told, has been leased for months this swring by Hugh Mcintosh for a series of prize| fights. others are scheduled for battle, it is said. Roller skating will continue between boxing dates. Mile. Eve Lavalliere, a Paris favorite, has been ill for several days. She is reported this | . week as better. PARK NOTES. The management of Lake Orivu Park, the Coney Island of Michigan, which is situated 34 miles from Detroit aud the same distance from c. R. R. and Harry Lewis, Sam Langford, McVey and | | exhibition main auto gravel road from Pontiac tw) | Lapeer, will be operated this season with amuse| ) ibent features and attractions of a higher Standard than that of former years. Decoration Day has been selected as its opening date. A few of the many added features wil! include vaudeville performances, a moving picture show, electric theatre, jubilee singers, iand and water sports, circus, scenic rai:way, skating rink, and dancing in the new pavilion, making a regular | “Coney Island’’ of sport, day and night, and | Something doing all the time. Park Island, the most delightful spot in | Michigan for picnics, excursions and outings, is now undergoing a marked change by enhancing its natural beauty with improved surroundings for the comfort and delight of its patrons. Bouting, bathing, bowling, baseball, croquet and tennis and other athletic sports will be features. TO TRY FOR AERIAL RECORD. (Continued from page 20.) winter, contemplates a try for the world’s iongdistance record from San Antonio. He writes he will arrive in the city not later than April 1. He is now in St. Louis at his balloon factory, and when he comes he will have a new balloon. He says that the start will be made from this city some time in April. after the winter has been broken and the snow has decreased. A REMARKABLE AIRSHIP. The Atlanta, Ga., Journal publishet the fol luwing interesting account last week: “Imagine an airship weighing 7,000 with a capacity of 35 passengers. capable of traveling through space at the rate of 100 miles “The parachute surface ix 10,296 square feet and the gag capacity 33,240 cubic feet, while the lifting capacity is 17.780 pounds, less tha one-seventeenth of which is lifted by the gas. There are 16 gyroscopic propellers, eight for ward thrusting propellers acd eight lifting propellers. It has a propeller thrust of 12,000 pounds. eight motors, and contains 5.000 feet of steel tubing. The equilibrator is automatic gravity control thus keeping the ship om an even keel. Last but net least the ship can not fall, dip or turn over. The estimated cost of this monster is $25, 000. It is estimated by the inventor and the advisory board of six engineers. who have aided him in completing the final plans, that a ship of this dimension and speed will earn $1.000 per day.” AIR-CURRENTS. It is reported that France’s leading lady aeronaut, Mlle. Helene Dutrieu. is coming to the Umited States this summer. She has won a number of prizes and is considered one of the leading women aviators of the world. She uses a Farman bi-plane. Plans are now under way to hold an aviation meet at Findlay, O. The meet will be held at the fair grounds and will be under the management of the fair board. If the plans go through many different types of aeroplanes will be exhibited. The dates for the affair wil) be June 22. 2 Columbus, ©., hold its first aviation meet, beginning May 30 to June 6. The Wright Brothers closed a contract whereby they will exhibit several of their machines. Walter rookins and Philin Parmalee will demonstrate. Large prizes will be offered by the Columbus people interested, for record flights of both speed and endurance, all the known types of aeroplanes are expected to take part. The aviation muddle at Waycross, Ga., seem| attached | to be in sight. J. S. Berger. who Aviator Lewkowise’s machine, !s willing to release the attachment when the aviator makea successful flight. Will E. Johnston, of Ida Grove, Ia., the pros pective candidate for Congress. has a novel scheme he is going to use in his race for Congress. He, together with Will J. Anderson an’ Dr. FE. S. Parker. have formed a company t« buy an aeroplane in which he hopes to canvas the eleventh district, during his campaign. Cc. ®. Dindell, secretary of the Decatur bas ball clnb, has arraigned for_an aerial meet at New Decatur, Ala. April 7 and 8. It wi' be held at the ball park. The aviators signed for the flights are John Purvis. FE. R. Mackey and Tony Marelli. The Aerial Exhibition Co., which gives meets at Jackson, Tenn., has arranged for an aero beginning March 24 at the fai’ grounds. The following aviators will be seen at the meet: Gates, Purvis. Dunlap, Mackey and others. There will be speed trials, manoeuvers and exhibition flights and possibly a race hetween an and automobile. norman AMERICAN AVIATION SCHOOL. Chicago. U., Mareh 15 (Special to the Billboard).—Lieut. E. Harrison, the govern| ment’s newly acquired aeronautical expert. ts preparing for scout work along the Mexican border, and is considering the possibilities of taking with him about twepty students of the American School of Aviation, now being con ducted under the auspices of the American Aero nautical Association. According to bis state meuts, for his immediate experiment and flights, the lieutenant will use his own machine, a Har riman biplane, an American made machine of great power and speed. The government is at present having twenty ‘‘war birds’’ constructed. and Mr. Harrison states that he will have the coaching of che aviators for all these machines. M. K. Kasmar, secretary of the school, was first assistant to Prof. Langley. one of the first successful Americans in the flying game, and ia a member of the American Aeronantical Asso ciation. Mr. Kasmar is considered an authority on aviation in every sense of the word. Since the Mexican war scare developed, the American school has enrolled a number of students, and Mr. Harrison said this morning, ‘‘I am afraid. judging from present indications, that the de mand for government aviators is going to ex ceed the supply. I do not think the young men realize what a great opportunity the war de partment is offering in this one particular. This is being evinced by the fact that we have at the present time only about twenty per cent of the actual number of aviators required in actual service, and one can readily see thia coo dition of affairs must not prevail if we hope tu cope with the other powers in the war game." jeut. Harrison expects to leave for the horder in the near future. ) | STUDENTS AS STAGE HANDS. | Hartford. Conn., March 14 (Special to Th. ' Billboard).—Trinity students shifted the scene~ | for Robert Mantell’s King Lear, owing te »« | strike of stage hands. READERS’ COLUMN. Auyune kuowing the address of Mr. Phil b Greene, will confer a great favor by sending same to Achille Philion, 64 East Montealm street, Detroit Mich. Kindly name three of the fastest ticket seller» now under engagement with some of the leading circuses of the United States.—A Reader. Mr. Lester Hilton, 2 Meadow street, Sourh Salem, Mass., would like to know with whict company Miss Polly Marehal!l is identified a: present. Anyone knowing the address of L. M. Jur Gorman, privilege man with Bostock or FranciFerari, please communicate with C. Ned Bay Crabton, Pa. Mr. Fred Brown, 368 Woodlawn, Buffalo, N Y., would like to know the route of the Cole Brothers’ Circus for the season of 1908, Daniel Mitchell, Jr., of Hamilton, Can., would like to know the whereabouts of his mother Mary Kaine Mitchell, who left Hamilton in 1901 Any information as to ber whereabouts will be thankfully received by Danie! Mitchell, Jr. Stroud’s Hotel, 30 Merrick Street. Hamilton. Can. Persons knowing the whereabouts of The Sey mour Twins (Hazel and Willie), please com municate with Texas Kit Summers, care White Rats Actors’ Union, 52 Lafayette avenue, De troit, Mich. OCEAN PARK LONG BRANCH, N. J. Restaurant and Lunch Privileges for Lease. Will lease or buy Ferris Wheel. We are now closing out all the Concessions. Everything is pretty well taken up. No Other Park on the Atlantic Coast Between New York and Atlantic City. A SURE MONEY-GETTER The Ocean Construction Co. possibility of | pounds, | per hour and so arranged that for it to fall | to the ground is impossible. “Sounds like a dream. But ft is not. It is the outcome of the genius and brain of an At lanta man, Lloyd C. Glisson, vice-president of the Glisson Fire Extinguishing Co., and is the result of three years of the closest application to solving the riddle of rapid aerial transpor tation for passengers. “Further the plans of Mr. Glisson have been | declared by the most eminent engineers in United States to be entirely feasable. “The first of these aerial dreadnoughts will be launched in the etheral waves floating «©. the city of Atlanta July 4. 1911, and the first trip will be from this city to New York. Thence the machine will be properly listed ap will endeavor for the $225,000 in is being offered for the first flight with passengers. “It is not Mr. Glisson’s Intention, however. to utilize his ship for ‘fancy stunts or prize winning,’ as he expresses it, but to show that be can carry passengers just as safely. if not more so, and at thrice the rate of speed of the average railroad train. “While the big ship has not been assembled and hence not given a test as a whole, each of its component parts has been tested in every possible manner by the inventor and the en gineers, and they have been pronounced perfect according te Mr. Glisson. “While the inventor is rather reticent to talk of the inner workings and mechanism of the big car, some idea of the magnitude can by gathered from the following: It will be 124 feet long, 24 feet wide, 88 feet In height, weighs 7.000 pounds, can speed at 100 miles per hour, carries 3S passengers and has a plane surface of 4.220 sqnare feet transcontinental the | prizes that | THEATRI ROOM 2418, PARK ROW BLDG., NEW YORK CITY Mounts for Square Other Sizes of Pilates, NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH MACHINE COMPARY Established 1893. 85 Beaver St., New York Special Price for 1911 on Our Ferrotype Dry Plates For All Kinds and Makes of Photograph Machines and Cameras 1 3-4 x 2 1-2 Square Plates 42-line Button Plates “4 715¢ Der 100 Plates 25c per 100 Mounts and Post-oards at Right Prices. 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