The Billboard 1911-09-02: Vol 23 Iss 35 (1911-09-02)

; i a The Billboard SEPTEMBER 2, 191). — Description of the Features that have of Successful Open-Air TORONTO PARK. Manlan’s Poiut, the Coney Island of Canada, across the bay from ‘Toronto, is wore popular than ever this season with the hosts of pleasure seekers who cross over daily. There are many amusement devices, big band concerts, novel outdoor acts and ad kinds of shows at Han lan’s Point. ‘The Stadium is the big athletic field where the home games of the Toronto Baseball Club (Eastern League) are played, as well as the Tecumseh Lacrusse games and big athletic events. Lhe magnificent grandstand will seat 15.000 people, and the bleachers 7,0u0. L, Solman is the enterprising manager, W. VD. Gar wood, secretary, and Ed Coombes, press manager. The following is a list of the amusement devices and the names of the attendants ina charge: Pocket game, J. Cuthbert; fist game, Mr. Bond; basket game, Mr. McGerk; merry-goround, Mr. Phidips; penoy arcade, Mr. Sparti; duck game, Mr. Amlis; paper game, Mr. Gun ther; glass game, Mr. Lyons; cane rack, Mr. lery, Mr. Sims; De Leshe, Suarpe; rose game, Mr. Cuppbert; shooting gal rainbow dips, Mr. Day; Madame palmist; photo gallery, L. J. Tinsofstay: observation whecl and California swings, Mr. Richardson; the dips, auto ride and scenic railway, C. L. Alexander; pin game. Geo. Gunner; ball game, H. | Home; Big Scream, James Daly; Hoop-la. Mr. Peasly ‘and Mr, Rome: Victoria, Queen of Fat Girls, Mr. Thomas Ritchie, Manager; Madame Sidonia, bearded lady, Capt. Nicir, dwarf, Mr. Sidonia; American prize baby Johany Web», Mr. R. Webb. manager; Mr. Bowman is announcer for the prize baby; Diving horses King and Queen, Mr. Gorman. A spiendid fleet of pleasure steamers carry the crowds to and from the l’oint during the season. There were 50,000 people at the Point on Dominion Day, July 1. Grimeby Beach—well-named ‘‘the pride of Canada’’—ig a magnificent wooded park of more than one hundred acres, stretching balf a mile along the southern shore of Lake Ontario and twenty miles west of the mouth of the Niagara River. ‘Lhe mammoth forest pines, maples and other varieties of forest trees have been zealously guarded for more than the half-century this beautiful park bas been in existence. It ie asseried that along the entire borders of Lake Ontdrio there is not such another iordly forest, American capital has finally acquired this famous camp-meeting ground, and while retaining all the charms and delights of the park as an ideal summer home, modern methods of diver sion of the highest class have been introduced to meet the diversity of taste of the resort's clien tele. Grimsby Beach is and will continue to be a residential park. While a small section of the weods and beach wil: be devoted to outing «rounds for Sunday-School picnics, soeiety ex cursions, ete., by far the larger portion of the park will be devoted to the cottage life of the permanent summer resident who wishes to enjoy rest and quiet among the towering pines. The accessibility of Grimsby Beach is one of the continuing causes of its phenomenal popularity. It is situated on the main line of the Grand Trunk Railway, scarcely an bour'’s ride west of Niagara Falls. All trains to aad from Toronto or Detroit over the Grand Trunk ass Grimsby Beach. The elegant cars of the iamiiton, Grimsby & Beamsville electric road stop at the park every hour. There are several beautiful rides from the park through the fine fruit country of Ontario. There is a splendid palace steamer plying direct betwrea Torento and Grimsby Beach direct, giving a fine sail on Lake Ontario of two and a half hours each way. Two steamboat lines operate between between Toronto aod Hamilton. There are two fine hotels on the grounds equipped with every modern luxury apd couvenience. There is a splendid bathing beach, boat houses, etc., and the fishing is good. There are all kind of amusement devices, including a fine athletic field, bowling green and iawn tennis courts. The auditorium has been entirely remodeled and is one of the most modern structures in Canada. During the season an excellent stock company, known as the Sterling Stock Co., appears under the management of Loring Sterling. In addition to this company, on special evenings, dramatic musical comedy, lectures and concerts are given. The Canadian Sabbath is strictly observed at Grimsby Beach. All religious services are under the direction of a committee of the Cottagers’ Association. Physical culture is taught by an experienced director. Frank M. Howard of Hamilton. bandmaster of the 44th Regiment Band, conducts the musical program. There ig a central business block, called the Bee Hive, where all sorts of merchants sell supplies to the campers and cottagers. The staff of managers and attaches at Grimsby includes: H. H. Wylie, gineral manager; E. G. Becker, assistant manager; J. Becker, Toronto representative; O. Livingston, press agent; A. C. Crisp, postmaster; J. Rinker, general foreman; Mrs. Mary Kennedy, House and Lakeview Hotel; Miss F. Bales, as sistant to Mrs. Kennedy; R. E. Savigna, electrician; H. Brill, assistant electrician; W. Gilmore. boats and bathing: A. N. Moore, moving picture theatre; Dref. W. E. Davis, dancing master; W. Peck, manager merry-go-round; Victor Neiss, shooting gallery and Hoop-La; P. Riblet, photographer; Wm. Culver, lunch room; Chas. Werner, high strike; Chas. McCay, r-s taurant; A, C. Neiss, knife and cane rack; G. wy. Oliver, beach booth; S. Dyton, manager ball . A. Corson, ice cream cone vender; Ira Smith, popeorn stand. In the auditorium the Sterling Stock Co. commenced their season June 26, giving a list of well-known plays. ‘The roster of the company is: Loring Sterling. proprietor; Walter Wiison, manager; Sarah Gibney, leading lady: Pessie Kingdon. Gertrude Livingston, Walter Banshow, W. Burrett, Geo. Magan, Chas. Freeman. G. E. Marx, Lottie Collins and Oscar Canstrom. General Manager Wylie has been handling big crowds during July and August. . Searboro Beach Park, the big white city, known as “‘the people’s playgrounds."’ is beautifully situated on the blue waters of Lake Oaturio, Jo the easierm part of the city, Under the liberal policy of the Toronto Street Railway Co,, the proprietors of the park, Who have spared | no expense in beautifying the park. devices, ete.. the popucarity of Scarboro is in creasing. ‘This resort presents a »eautiful sight at night, being lighted by a thousand incan descent lights. It is the policy of the proprietors to book nothing but the best in the way of attractions, and so far they have met with great success, The finest military bands, imported and local, appear during the season also the biggest acts procur abie. ihe vandevilly theatre has a change of acis weckly. Another popular feature is the Old Plantation Suow, where the program is changed weekly. Scarboro Inn is very popucar with the clientele. The Sunday concerts are usually largely at tended, and the several magnificent fireworks displays draw big crowds. Fred L. Hubbard, general manager, and Geo. H. W. Moran, at traction manag:r, are gentlem«nu well acquainted with the amusement business. A large corps of assistants to these two men are working to the best interests of Scarboruv. The Toronto Street Railway Co., vundir the management of R. J. Fleming. provide a splendid service to and from the park. appearing at Scarboro their praise of the by the management. The list of amusement concessions at Scar oro foilows. The scenic railway in charge of Jess Artists and this season are loud tn treatment accorded them | | adding new | | Freeman, bandmasters | ic. W. maker; Robert scenic "railway ated by the The Jessops is operMcDonald, J. Harrison, chief of police, in charge of L. following: W Brien, G. Suith. J: Lawlor, F. Gardiner, F. Rete.l, C. Cowan, H. Dobson, Mr. Feldcamp and Mr. Ke “mp. In charge of the chutes is R. Cooper, with the foll Wm. Fisher, C. 8S. Roberts, W. Simmons, H H. Pollard and Mr. Melntyre. E. assistanis: W. Hague. J. Learmoth, Lanehan, Lane and A. G. Christman are in charge of the carousel. The Cascadis, uniir the management of 8S. Courtney, is operated by: J. Kirkwood, C. Meesner, Mr. Ramsay, A. Stuart, J. Thompson and W. Cunaingaam A. Reesor and P. RB. Al dous have charge of the swings. A. Smith Mr. Wright. B. Tarling and W. C. MePherson are the willing workers at the House of Noo sense. The midway is handled by J. E. Howson, D. Ashbury and R. Hill Wm. Bush is in charge of the laughing gallery. The staff of the vaudeville o ‘atre P. Lee and W. Schmidt. The tickler is handled a S. Hall. T. Leve and Mr. McGregor. The Johnstown Flood bas A. Cameron as mana ser, with the following attaches: A. L. Reid, E. Reed, E. Forester, Mr. Weaver, pianist, J. inc. udes W. Teverly, Miss Pi-bles and G. Dawkes Mr. Anderson and wife operate the photo saop. The ee Picture Theatre has the following staff _ Dineen, manager: W. Pall: R. Shanks, operator; Heaton pianist: G. C. Sarvis, soloist; | A. Young and J. C. MeNiece. Mr. Dineen is also manager of the penny arcade, assisted by G. Eaton. The Piantation Show is run by | W. C. Cunningham, assisted by J. Kirby and J. Listening to the Band at Scarboro Beach, Toronto, Canada SCARBORO BEACH, TORONTO, ONT., CANADA. Gessup is a big favorite. scenic for five years. best motion picture head man on the Jess has been on the Harry Dobson. one of the operators in the city, is grips. The penny arcade, managed by Wm. Dinee, who is assisted by Geo. Eaton, is a moneygetter. Tillie also has charge of the Electroscope, a motion picture theatre running three recis of film and illustrated songs. Geo. Sarvis is the singer. Mr. Sarvis aso sings a sacred solo at the Sunday band concerts. Cecil Heaton is the planist, Russell Saank.s is operator and Bert McNeice spieler. ‘Lhe New Vaudeville Theatre in charge of Wm. Schmit, the one aimed piano player. is doing good busi manager Park | . tions; mss. This theatre runs thee acis. Miss Pearl Lee, the pianist, is aso a fine cornetist, and a great favorite with performers and the public. Jos. N. Deger, who ruus the shooting gallery. reports good business. He has a shoot ‘ing gallery downtown. The Johastown Flood, now in its third season. is still a big drawing card. Alex Cameron, the lecturer, has been past three s.asons. Geo, i | with this show for the | | j Dawkes is the spicler. The Cascades, ia charge of Stuart Courtenay, is as big a drawing fea ture as ever. The Cascades has not had a | Single mishap this season. Mr. Stuart has | been here for the past five seasons. The chutes, | with Roy Cooper in charge of the boats, and | Wm. Fisher at the top, is always a great fav orite. The carousel, managed by Ed Lane, is | still an attractive moneygetter. | tation, managed by Wm. E, of which Jack Speight is stil doing capacity business. Performances are changed weekly. The House of Nonsense. a! though in its fifth season, is doing good bnsi The Old Plan Cunningham, and stage manager, is persons passed through the gater. The officials and attaches of Svarboro Beach in clude: The Toronto Railway Co., proprietors; R..J. Fleming. general manage.; F. L. Hubbard, ene; Geo. Moran, tianager of attrac MacRee, press cepr sentative: D. H. McDongal. accountant: Seo. Rust. chief eash jer; E. G. Hubbard. ar-istant cashier: Pernard | + Dalhen, manager on dr. Joencer, candy ness. Arthur Schmit is manager. ‘The other } amusement concessions the midway and tick ler included, are getting their share of the | patronage. Ed Housen is manager of the mid way. The park gives three free outdoor ac‘s. On the first holiday, May 24. attendance at Scar | boro was 38,000, and on Coronatiov Yay, 35,000 | Speight, stage carpenter. J. Deger is in charge of the shooting gallery. Arthur Kerrins is chief electrician, Wm. Cunningham, chief announcer. The boats and bathing beach are ino charge of Mr. Spinks. Frank Carrol, Geo. Wild ly and FredThomson, manager, look after the athletic field. Jack Maynard is park foreman, W. H. Losted and F. Wheat, are property men. Mr. MeCallum is in charge of the store department, Mr. Harris is draftsman and Thomas Taylor timekeeper. The office staff consists of Miss Barnes. R. Wels and F. Casburn. The Mutt and Jeff game is in charge of Mr. Merker; the bowling alleys are handled by Mr. Lanham. Mr. MclIntyre bas charge of the tenpin game. Lansby Gardner and James Gardner have charge of the cigar stands. JOSEPH GIMSON. NEWARK (N. J.) PARKS. Newark, N. J.. is Indeed a fortunate town, ideally placed for the amusement of its citizeus; its proximity to New York City, with its Wealth of amusements, is an advantage that many .f its inhabitants fall to realize. Trains zo and come in very rapid succession over a most accommodating pumber of Eastern road2eds. Py getting an early stert, any foy searching Newarkian can accomplish the. thrills of bust ing Coney. But Coney falls to lure the loyal citizens of the New J:rsey metropolis. Futerprising minds have supplied it with a plenitude of theatres and three of the most attractive parks that the readers can imagine. These three are: Electric Park, of which Chas, A. Dunlav is the head: Olympic Park, of which H. H. A. Schmidt is the had, and Hillside Amtisement Park, of which E. H. Thaller ts solely responsible. It was the writer's pleas ure to enjoy the hospitality of the two first mntioned of these amusement resorts the past week, for which reason he wil) deal with them at greater length: the last-mentioned sill have a review in an immediately subsequent isene. There is a greenness, a verdure, about the Newark parks that makes them prepossessing. How much more appealing they are than the the boardwalk-floored, leafless, graseless New York parks. Their frondescence satisfies us that they fulfill the very definition of a park much more than the concession.sovered, extraserenity iighted resorts of the Knickerbocker ate. An interesting half-hour ride on the Spr ngfield Avenue car cormveys one from the cevtor of the town to Olympic Park, where a maj: stie arched entreuce tuvites one to pasx beneath it into the fascinations of the grounds. The abundance of grass, of flowers and fresh alr furnish an auspicious beginning. To the right as one enters, the frame hostelry of the pro prietor is located; directly beh!nd this is the official office building—a small two-story place of ideal proportions, surrounded by flowers of all shades and degrees of floresceuce aud frag rance. In the office we recognized the following staff: Herman H. A. Schmidt, proprietor; James M. Beldon, general manager; Ida Schmidt, tres wer; Frederick Rosenfeld, bookkeeper; Emma Kettenring, assistant. Robert E. Long, whe did Olympia’s press work all summer, left ox the 20-h of August to resume his familiar duty as adva-ce agent for Brady's Westera Mother Companys, joining the show at Kansas ty. To the left of this building is situated a do mestic menagerie. comprising innumerable species of rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, goats and sheep. A pedigreed greyhound and collie are two very import and widely-kuown members of Olympic Park's attractions. The enclosed bowling alleys are located near these «an mal pens. The next big building on the border *f the park is the opera house, In which a company of Aborn players are soon to enjey the close of a prosperous season. The farewell festivities are to take the form of a twe weeks’ grand opera program, in which Madame Butterfly is to be presented the week of Sep tember 4, Thais the first half of the final week, with Tales of Hoffman claiming the distinetion the second half. This week perennial Pinafore is being offered for the first time in three years. Behind the opera house 1s a feast that will captivate any eye—one of the prettiest and best-laid ha:f-mi racetracks in the country. General Manager .ames M. Beldon announces with justified pride that after two years of heard-rending enforced idleness. this stadium is to be opened to the sound of the equine hoofs, for on Labor Day actual racing (something which all redblooded New Jerseyites have been long ing for) is to be resumed Of course, book making will not be tolerated, 60 as to conform with the rigid laws. The persistent enterprise of the management is nowhere better exemplified than in just this instance. Saturday. August 26. the Knights of Columbus and their 8.000 friends utilized the track for athletic games and on the following day Map ager Beldon astutely offered the visitora a unique treat in the form of a competitive bieycle race between a group of one-legged eye lists that make a practice of such contests. Sunday, September 3. motorcycle races have been arranged. They will continue every Sabbat® for five or six weeks consecutively. From the racetrack our attention turns to the carousel, which revolves away at a merry rate. bucking and snorting under the manage ment of Roscoe C. Briggs. Fred Dolle is pro prietor, Louis Philippi assistant manager, Abe Weiss, helper, and Cliff Robrick, officer. Nest in turn comes the gigantic coaster, the po of 4 T. M. Harton Co. of Pitts>urg’ Mr. J. Kitheart is their local represe tative. Rill ee is his assistant manager and he finds able aids in Otto Polzl, assistant. and Oscat Koenig. helper. Mrs. Kithcert takes care of the cashdrawer. The shooting gallery is under the protec tion of Charles H. Guerin and his son Richard. The elder Guerin fell with a dumb-waiter three weeks ago and is just now able to get around again. We have now encircled the greater part of the park and confront the big dancing paviljon and Casino, for which Bandistel’s Orchestra of nine pieces furnishes the music. The only other remaining structures the racehorae sta bles and the aviation sheds. Owner Schmidt and Manager Beldon have carefully provided both aa airship and an aeroplane for their patrons enter taimment. The aeroplane has been built by skilled mechanics right on the grounds and made its first ascent last Thursday, August 24. The plane is a thirty-six-foot medium Cur tiss type. Fred Owens, well-known figure i aviation circles, is the aviator. Fred was for meriy with Strobel for four years and flew at King Edward Park, Montreal, last July, finish ing the season with the United Aviation Com pany. This year has seen him at Mineola, L 1., and now at Olympic Park for the remale der of the season. He goes up with the mor ster dirigible airship Olympic every after about 5 p. m. This yellow dirigible is the lars: est of its kind outside of those in the govers ment service. It is ninety feet long, curry Ink 18,000 cubic feet of gas and Is propelled by & twenty-horsepower Curtiss motor. The ait ship crew is: Fred Owens, aviator; Ed Boland, assistant aviator; Arthur Ronks, gas mab; Grover Cray and Herman Schmidt Jr., & neral utility. Free vandeviile of four differeit acrs ts die pensed on the Central Arena vach afte: noo? and evening. Last week Dan Kuidle a loca Irvington man, and lis two childrey fest ire] @ the acrobatic wire. The Gro'esyu Ls adolphe contributed an aerig! noveliy, while We. og" the jnegler, and the serial contortiousst, The Great Johnson. fll)d out the program A free sliding mount is enjoyed by the : aun sters and the intev'or refreshraept ¢ .cessio® al are alle to vaant flourishing bia vent. A Doumar, assisted by Mike David. handles th ice cream cones, Frank M,. Suiter is in chert of the candy and popcorn concessions, ass! ste by his wife, who also attends to the #t* and in the opera house, and by Andrew Pfeil Tet James M. Beldon Jr. iz In charge of the sols counter, assisted by Elmer Diehl. The restaur-nt, dance hall and opera ar the drawing features of the evening attend ance. Roland G. Pray is Mr, Aborn's ! Ss! — —_ UP-TO-DATE AMUSEh nd