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

MARCH 25, 1911. The Billboard 53 —_—=_ SAID AND SEEN ON THE RIALTO (Continued from page 8.) er’s road prima donnas and was seen here last with Adeline Genee in The Bachelor Belles. Manager Woods, of the Columbia Theatre, entertained two hundred actors and actresses from the other theatres at a “Professional’’ matinee Wednesday. Performers from all the companies playing here dropped in and saw at least part of The Golden Crook Company. Manager Woods intends to make professional matinees a regular feature of his theatre. One star in whose play a child appears is not to be troubled by the law prohibiting the employment of children in the theatre in this State, With Mme. Kalich, In The Kreutzer Sonata, the player of the child “David,” is pot a child, the role being filled by Frances Shannon, who ceased wearing short dresses several years ago. Miss Shannon is sald to be t 18. She is a daughter of Inez Shannon. por comes of a family long associated with the stage. Evanston residents are wondering whether t explosion of the Pleasant Prairie, Wis.. powder mill last Thursday evening, caused the bi: crack which appeared yesterday morning, March 15, in the new $75,000 theatre under course of construction at 1516 Sherman avenue, Evauston. The erwck is an inch wide and runs from the ground to the roof. The damage will amount to about $15,000 as the wall will have to be torn down and rebuilt. J. FRED HELF CO. (Continued from page 12.) W. Smith’s biggest success continues yo a Boy From Old New Hampshire Girl from Tennessee. | ‘The ‘mest popular number in Conroy and Williams’ repertoire is My Love is Greater Than | the World. Texas Tommy’s Dance wins big applause for James Nugent. k Among the Helf hits used by Bertha Dodge, | 3 are Hands Up and Gee, But It’s Great to Meet a Friend From Your Home Town. That melodious novelty waltz song, Give Me a Shove, I’m Falling in —_ is Jeannette Barton’'s chief encore winner. | “a Sutton continues to feature Up the Rickety Stairs. L. Kennedy's repertoire includes three Helf plause given them. hits, Texas Tommy's Dance, Play That Barber | Shop Chord and Gee, But It’s Great to Meet a) Friend from Your Home Town. } Burns and Lawrence are scoring In substan| tial fashion with the Italian character song hit, t Angelina. he Delments have added I'd Rather Say He! | lo Than Say Good-Bye to their repertoire of Helf successes. SPOKES IN THE WHEEL. (Continued from page 153.) . Im most cases these so-called officers are well able to handle the work, and the result is a nice, quiet house, but in other cases, these over-officlous preservers of the law become a worse nuisance than the original evil itself. In several houses that I remember, where there are fal officers, the slightest noise or louder usual applause, is the immediate signal | for a thunderous rapping of a heavy club or stick upon a wooden floor or steel post, which, although possibly succeeding in quieting the offenders, at the same time creates a worse noise than ever, making it impossible for the performers to read their lines with any chance of them ever being heard by those in the audience, and very often stopping the entire performance. A noisy gallery is a nuisance and a bad one, but there should surely be some way of preserving order without recourse to the outlandish and nolsy methods employed by many of our “‘bur1 e’’ theatrical policemen of to-day. Harry Hastings reports big business all along the line with his “Big Show,"’ and pnt over a big publicity stunt last week. Mona Raymond, the soubrette with the show, promenading the main streets of Toronto, attired In the much talked-of harem ekirt. The skirt was recently imported from Paris for use in the last burlesque of the show. and the plucky Mona was induced to brave the rubber-neck gaze of the forenoon crowds on Albert and Young streets the most crowded thoroughfares of the Canadian — metropolis. Miss Raymond was accompanied by Ora Herbert, one of the ponies with the show, who attracted but little attention In her latest | hobble skirt, all eyes being directed at the cour| ageous Mona. who was greeted with the cheers and clapping of hands of the delighted onlookers women did not appear to take kindly to the new style of skirt, although the men relied words of praise, such as ‘‘good for you,’’ ‘‘well done’’ and “plucky girl’’. The Toronto newspapers devoted columns of space to the event, as euts of the fair Mona and her new ‘angled costume. + The Courteney Sisters, who created so much attention while with the Rehman Shew, are now Reying the United time and were last week af eith’s Providence where they met with quite a satisfying reception. They are working white. doing practically the same act as when fn the olio with Jack Singer Show. They were recently one of the attractions at the New York Athletle Club Vaudeville evening. + Mabel Carew. formerly with the Miner attrac tions, and of late In vaudeville, was back with | | myself, your trip abroad, Sophie, it is more than poss!ble that we shall see you back in good old bur lesque. + Only a few more weeks before the end of the most suceessful season the burlesque wheels have known, Manager and agents of shows playing extra time should send in their routes as rome as possible so that they can be properly isted. + Jack Singer’s Behman Show will open for a summer ruo at the new Chicago Columbia on May 15. ‘Che show will remain indefinitely. Lizzie Freligh, who hag been out of the cast of the Bowery, owing to sickness, which necessitated an operation, rejoined the show last week at Philadelphia, The Cramp Co., of New York, have been awarded the contract for the building of the bew Western Wheel house at Baltimore. he same firm built both of the Brooklyn Western Wheel houses, as well as the last new Miner’s in the Bronx. The work of the new building will commence early in the spring. + Hayes Cherry has changed his mind. He will Bot go to Europe as announced, but will remain in Pittsburg, where he will superintend the redecoration of the old Academy there. Billy Rhea has just completed another painting, which has been purchased by an English art connoisseur. Billy is still at the Louisville Buckingham, and is as popular as ever. ‘ AT THE MAJESTIC THEATRE. (Continued from page 9.) Marshall P. Wilder, the famous man with stories and sayings, came next and amused the audience for about ten minutes with his funny jokes. The last number on the program was Gus Fd wards’ Song Revue. It is one of the largest productions ever presented at the Majex' They carry their own scenery and a company of thirty-five, mostly girls. The singing was fine, the songs were well selected and the audience seemed to appreciate their efforts by the ap SEEKING PUBLIC APPROVAL OF MERIT. (Continued from page 9.) any of the circuits, but we would like te have a little recognition from the United States public, just to show people that newsboys can do something. The oldest boy in our trio is fifteen years—that’s me. The youngest is twelve, and we can sing. I’m not bragging; but the other two boys are the best singers. We manage ourselves and are doing good. The boys’ names are Girvus Noon. Ambrose Noon and Barney Kenopfel, the first two are Trish and I am a Jew—queer combination. Yours truly. MASTER BARNEY KENOPFEL, 233 So. Arizona street, Butte City, Mont. PRINCESS WRITES FOR STAGE. (Continued from page 9.) Paris under the nom de plume of Tola Dorian. Her writings are numerous. Her latest effort will be given to the public under her real name and title, Princess Matchersky-Dorian. Society will have something new to talk about in the startling realism of the Princess’ first offering to the American public. An evidence of the keen business tact of this authoress, fresh from the highest social rank. is the fact that she has arranged with Mr. Dore Davidson, a practical stage director, playwright and actor, to adapt her first offering, giving him perfect freedom in the re-arranging of this play from an American viewpoint. The play offered is Her Real Son, which was a great success in Paris. and ts still being played in the Provinces. It was an equal success in Belgium. The work of rearranging this play !s well in hand, and promises an unusual novelty for next fall’s offering Mr. Davidson, on behalf of the Princess, promises that all her future writings will first find a market in America, with the ultimate idea that she may by that means acquire a complete knowledge of the American viewpoint. which. combined with her present adventages as a writer, must develop a new trend of thought, a new viewpoint, giving to the social world a wealth of information accurate and instructive. The original title. Her Real Son, will be retained when produced in this country. The environment will be transposed from Paris to America. The social problem fits sll countries, and is distinctively original as a play. while expressing the common experiences of all humanity. SPOKANE, WASH. The week of Merch 5 was a quiet week in theatricals on account of election. There has been some changes in the different houses. among them being Roy Seibert closing as manager of the Raker Stock Compeny at the Spo kane. Edward 8S. Dinmonml sueceeding him. Maude Hannaford, ingenne of the Raker Stock | Company, closing and Rhea Mitchel! joining. her old love, when she a short while ago played The Howard, Roston, with the Bohemians, It was certainly a bie week for Mabel. Miss Carew opens on the W. V. A. time, following her work with the United. + Harry Leon! deserves credit for the really excellent numbers seen this season with the Cracker Jacks, who are as attractive as they are gingery, The show will be reviewed In this column in a later Issue. Teddy Symonds, better known as the Silver King, and now manager of Miner's Americans, ie buying his new summer outfit. Report says that it Includes a dozen brand new sults of the latest style. I tell you, Teddy is some dresser, Report anys that Sophie Tucker Is going to England. Sophie hag made good here and here's were I prophesy that she will be just as big If not a digger success In the old country than ever she was here, When you return from Charles York, manager of the Spokane Theatre, left on March 11, for a six mont!s’ business trip for John Cort, visiting New York antl Cort’s new cireuit in Iowa and Illinois Cc. F. Ralston, treasurer of the Auditorium. has resigned and gone to Frisco, William Hagur replaces him. Del S. Lawrence Stock Company. playing the New American, celebrated their 100th = performance March 10. Beautiful sou venirs were given away. Joseph A. Muller, manager of the Orpheum, has created quite a stir In the advertising line. with his new slogan. “Get the Orpheum habit; a sure cure for the blues."’ John Moore, maneger of the Seven Days Company, which played the Anditorium Theatre a short time ago presented Mrs. W. H. Appleton, better known professionally as Adelaide Laird, with a gold locket and chair tn recognition of helping the company out on short notice, when one of their members became il. The date of the Merchants’ and Traveling Men's Carnival has been announced for May 1 6, Inclusive, to be held In the State Armory. FE. AXELSON. WILMINGTON, N. C. Mr. J. M. Solky has added to Wilmington’'s moving picture list, one of the finest theatres in the State and will class with any in the South. His theatre has been christened the Grand. and ts truly named right, and excellent orchestra under the direction of Prof. John Kuel sel is maintained and is a big adjunct of the popular place. Mr. Harry Morgan, of Nev York, who possesses a wonderful baritone voice. has been holding down the illustrated song end, closing his engagement Feb. 25, much to the regret of the patrons: making way for Mr. Joe McAnnallan, a first tenor direct from Doekstader’s Minstrels, who is more than making good. + This theatre runs continuous from 11 a. m. till 11 p. m., and is doing a great business. The Bijou, the first of the moving picture theatres in the city, has long become a fixture in this community and it seems the more competition the more business. The enterprisine proprietors are Howard & ‘YVells, and are always on the alert for something new. The idea of a sawdust flooring and tenting top at this theatre is still being carried out. Joyland has been entirely remodeled and presents a very decided improvement. Its owner, Fred W. Bowitz, is one of the city’s enterprising young men and deserves the patronage accorded this popular little theatre. Mr. Ed. Reilly is manager and does the illustrate song singing. The Crystal Palace, the only vaudeville theatre in the city. is conducted by Mr. Frank Pfeiffer formerly of the Joyland. The acts offered there are from Warringer’s bookings and are as good as found in this class of theatre Business is always good and the attraction merit all they get. Admission price is ten an’ fifteen cents. The fight between the booking agencies has resulted in Wilmington having the opportunity of seeing attractions this season at the Academy of Music, that have never been this way before. Some productions coming direct from New York. with only two and three cities hetween. Mr. Schloss is to be commended for his effort in furnishing his patrons the best there is this season, and the people have amply responded in patronizing every attraction offered. This season promises to eclipse all previous ones both in attendance and financially. W. L. WEST. MINSTREL NOTES. The J. C. O’Brien’s Georgia Minstrels are ready for the road and opened at Argenta. Ark., March 17. Everything about the show is spick and span and in the pink of condition. The show is said to be one of the best equipped two-car shows on the road. having a 70-ft. diner and sleeper and a 72-ft. box and baggage car, one elephant, one camel, three head of horses, a buggy and two wagons. The company numbers sixty people and is under the direct management of J. C. O’Brien, with an able corps of assistants, Professor Holloway has charge of the musical department, with a band of eighteen pieces. Mr. Sloan Edwards is stage manager. Harry Busenbark will be advance agent, assisted by Fred M. Heaton. The show will tour Oklahoma for the first six weeks and then work north. playing towns up to a 100.000 population. The Roy E. Fox’s Lone-Star Minstrel Company has not closed in eight years, being under eanvas constantly the year around, playing the North in the summer and the South in the winter. The show is now in its fifteenth year of success, and everything has been repainted for the coming spring. The show originally played the East. mostly Pennsylvania. and was known then (nine years ago) as Harkness & Fox. It is Mr. Fox’s intention to take the show over the old route this summer. The musical direction of the show is under the management of John S. Whitney. Following is the roster: Roy E. Fox, proprietor and manager: Billie Williams, general agent: Mrs. Roy F. Fox, James Lynne, Crystal Bell. Lee Parmalee, Musical Walker. Eddie Holland, George Parento, Will Kyler, Alfred Segura, Ed. Conklin, Hazel Davy, John S. Whitney, J. F. Shelby. Rert Moore, George Hughes, E. Tabor, Grossman, Dall Fields, Neil S. Fox. Chas. Haag. John Burstrom. Chas. Rall. Leo Gazzette. Sam Riley, Dick Myers, Davton Tribble, J.T. Roquemore. Dick Ezra, Jeff Winn. Frank MceNulty. J. Oliver, John P. Fowler. F. Lawrence and H. H. Thieme. On March 27, Jerome and LeRoy will join the show. They were at one time connected with the show for three years. The show will jump from St. Louis to Pitcairn, Pa.. May 28. Geo. W. Ripley’s old time minstrels, under their own canvas theatre, which is 60 by 100 feet, will open at their winter quarters, at Homer, N. Y., sometime in May. after which they will tour New York State. He will carry twenty-five people, fourteen head of horses, and a new set of scenery. PLAYHOUSES. It is reported that Dan Meyers has leased the Auditorium at Vinita, Okla., and is remodeling it. He expects to increase the seating capacity of the honse to eight hundred, and it Is stated that it will be one of the prettiest show houses in the State. He expects to open it about April 20, with vaudeville, and will. play this except when he puts on large road attractions. Manager H. C. Ernich, of the Davidson Theatre, Ft. Scott, Kan., has not been giving his patrons as many shows this season as formerly, but is making up in quality what he lacks {fn quantity. He has booked for this March. Olga Nethersole and Blanche Walsh. Manager Ernich will himse.f appear behind the footlights, March 22-24, when he will act as interlocutor in the local Elks minstrels. Kauffman’s orchestra, under the leadership of Herr Harry Kaufmann, will furnish the music for all performances. The new Orpheum Theatre, of Peoria, IIl., which is now under construction, is expected to open about May 1, with high-class vaudeville. S. Greenburg has opened another vaudeville house here, which is booked by Chas. H. Doutrich. Carlsbad, N. M., is to have a new epera house. Mr. J. R. Linn has leased the large corner room in the Tancil Block, now used as the Armory, and will begin at once to convert the spacious room into a modern playhouse. The floor will be elevated and modern chairs installed. The stave will have twenty-four foot front, and will he furnished with Martelle scenery. The dressing rooms will be built outside, adjoining the present building. A fire plug will be placed in front of the asbestos curtain, and all the doors will open to the outside. Mr. Linn, the lessee and manager, has had considerable experience in this line, and will book gvod attractions only. Messrs. Crawford and Rich will retire from the popular priced amusement business in E) Paso, Texas, and Mr. Rich will devote his time to road attractions and the El Paso Theatre. They have leased their two theatres, the Crawford and the Airdome, to Howard Fogg, of the Happy Hour Theatre. Mr. Fogg will not continue the Happy Hour Theatre long, as the site has been bought for the erection of a million dollar hotel. He intends to remodel the Crawford Theatre and open about April 1, with musical comedy. He expects to open the Airdome in the early pari of the summer. This theatre will also plav musical comedy. STOCK COMPANY NOTES. The Henrici Stock Company closed a very successful season at Athens, 0., and opened their spring season at Chillicothe, O0., to capacity business. Mr. Russell, who played The Kleptomaniac, is a success, and he has placed orders with Ackerman-Quigley for a special line of paper. The cast includes the following: Dorothy Heidel, Mildred Austin, Vane Armstrong, Baby Henrici, Ira J. Martin, Russell Henrici, Joseph R Keenan. August H. Flaig, Horton Ferguson, Russell Drew, Burdett Williams and M. Fox. The Burrows and Leslie show is making ready for the coming season and will open at Mobiie. Ala., for six weeks, after which they will ‘take to the road. This show is headed by Warren Burrows and Leona Leslie. Al. Beckerich closed with the Allen Stock Company on Feb. 28 and is now connected with the Zella Dawn Associate Players, as advance agent. He is assisted by Jack Van. Paul R. Benjamin, of New York, intends to place one of his stock companies in Knoxville, Tenn., this coming spring and summer, opening at Wells’ Bijou, April 17. TO THE PASSER-BY. {An anonymous poem dedicated to Forbes-Robertson.) Beautiful presence of the third floor back, Serenely passing, leaving in thy track Mercy and help and healing, all we lack In this sad world. Receive the thanks of one Who came and saw, and seeing, understood. ener soem magic touch, which turned to The dross within the human heart, behold! Those who for sordid aims their lives have sold Beneath thy gracieus presence, patient, strong, Resign the strife, and find their better selves. Wonderful power! the great gift of art, Used with consummate skill. It is thy part To teach this lesson to the human heart, A lesson hard to master, rarely learnt, That love is service, rightly understood. Beautiful Spirit, passing in the night, Leaving each life ennobled, happy, bright, With higher hopes and worthier aims, the light u sheddest on the way would surely guide Our footsteps home, along the paths of peace. It is reported that Kit Carson’s Wild West, under the management of W. T. Wiedemann. will oy its season at Harrisburg, Ill., April 15. show will be transported in twelve cars. VAUDEVILLE PLAYLETS of the better sort for the better people. I have a lot of pleased patrons. Several high-class sketches on hand. Write me. Formerly in vaudeville—now a newspaper nan. CLYDE P. STEEN, Evening Senti nel, Centralia, Ills. WANTED TO PURCHASE—AlI!] kinds of second-hand films. Must be cheap. 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