The Billboard 1914-01-31: Vol 26 Iss 5 (1914-01-31)

24 The Biilboard JANUARY 31, 1914, Circus Gossip Punch Wheeler writes from Calgary, Alta. ander date of January 9. as follows; ‘Thi ‘Canada in Winter’ information from Calgary fe for the benefit of the Yaukee Robinson six hundred, also ail the other elrcuses, Wid Wests, carnival, that toured this land last Summer. Here, today, it above and no show. Weather really five sun ghiving. The canvas could go up and down and pevple visit a show in comfort, for I have been in Georgia under like conditions with mure Giscomfert for everybody, It is a real ‘open winter’ so far, the mildest ever known, and they are watering the streets, same as in summer, There bag been such an over-inflated boom the past ten years up here that a slight Gnancial shortage makes them believe they are broke. Hall shows, big opera companies, comedies, etc., are as thick as ever, and theaters bere are booked solid till next May. Vaudeville fe stronger than ever, and all the circuits have houses all over this country in the cities, while moving pictures are occupying fine bulldings. Fate seemed to decree I should return through here this winter. Fate (not feet) is a strange thing anyway when one sees Sidney Rink, an old Robinson Show pony boy, now in vaudeville with « omule act equally starred on the Coast in opposition to Mrs. Fiske and Anna Held. I expect next to see Jim Casky doing a lasso act, for he certainly knows the ropes. Hugh Harrison is _ to come back. my is no one inquiring, “Can he come ru ’ He is going to come back, there is no doubt _q he will make great side-show openings a again. Also he will make those wonderfully finished concert announcements of his once mere. Many an old-timer will travel miles just to hear either or beth of them. Huch bas pereonality—plus. Hugh bas magnetism. He ts going to “> a revelation to some of the younger fry. To see Hogh walk into the arena, doff his bat, bold up bis hand, arrest the attention of a hot and restive audience, and hold it steadily for four and even five minutes, is a treat in itself. To see him outwit a bunch of rah! rah! boys bent on spoiling bis spiel, is royal entertainment. To see him rewarded with spontaneous bursts of admiring applause is common occurrence. Mre. Bila Gray, wife of Barry Gray, known im the profession as Barry and Ella Gray, marionette performers, who were connected with he Barnum & Bailey and Ringling Bros.’ we for a number of years, died of anaemia fn Philadelphia January 9. The remains were taken to her native village, Louisville, 0., where the funeral was held Janvary 11, st the home of her mother, Mrs. Jacob Meese. The deceased was a sister of the well-known ex-showman, J. J. DeVaux, of Los Angeles. Captain O. K. White and Balbrouma were callers at the New York office of The Billboard recently, and desire us to notify their friends and most popular side-show managers in the business. Mr. White is the manager of Zip. P. T. RBarnum’s famous ““What Is It?’. Zip fa the oldest and most popular side-show attraction in the business. The captain had Zip with the Barnum & Bailey Shows the past season, and has been re-engaged for the coming season. Rhoda Royal is a busy man—he has three addresses: Chicago, Kansas City and St. Lonis. Rhoda has been developing a twelve-act vaudeVille show, including thirty horses and nies, elephants and dogs, which will be billed as Rhoda Royal's Circus Royal Hippodrome and Vandeville. The big indoor ensemble opens in Kansas City February 1. with ten weekg there, and ten to follow in St. nis. Balbrouma is another old-timer in the museum and eide-show world and is known the world over ag a mégician and fire-eater of more than ordinary ability. Balbrouma has been identified With almost every side-show and museum in the country, and is signed to go out with one of the big ones next season, 8. D. Hanford, who was with the advance of Wyoming Bill's Wild West the past season, bas an excellent position at the show's Philadeiphia qnarters. Mr. Hanford has hed several offers from shows for the coming season, and will go ont when the call comes, making his thirteenth year. These Tiny Midgete, Clande and Rogers, are feahearsing a comedy boxing act at Miami, Fla., to be featured with one of the big ones the “coming season, Lester Murray, formerly with the Two Bills, Will be contracting press agent for Ringling Bros.’ Shows. Mr. Murray is now acting ss maneger back with the Harry Lander Show. Floyd King is doing police reporting in Memphis for the News-Scimitar, for the begioning of that st of the Howe and Barlow, novelty gymnasts, who Were with the Mighty Haag Show last season, opened at the Hippodrome, Springfield, Mo., Janwery 11, for Paul Goudron, Bert Cole will again be with the HagenbeckWallace Shows, making bis fourteenth season with that aggregetion. Do you remember Nellie Monroe? She has been running a boarding house for some time past in Denver, Colo. The Gentry No, 2 Show is dolng some extensive overhau'ing and enlarging in San Antonio these days. Cc. T. Kingherz, known as ‘“‘Dutch,”’ will be on the main door of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Huagenbeck-Wallace Shows. Marray Pennock is atill ont with the Bison talking pictures, touring the Western wilds. Jas. M. Hathaway—That am some bean-mine you must have come across. Tobn R. An/‘irew will again be treasurer of the Hegenbeck-Wallace Shows. T. J. Ford's eddress is Lock Box 742, Geneva, is thirty-five degrees | and | oe but he is anxions ! Louis engagement | CHICAGO SHADOWGRAPHS. By Chas. Andress. And now a little talk about my birthday party, which was a most pleasing event, and | shall ever cherish in fond remembrance the mauy kiadly expressions from the many friends assembled. The occasion was my sixty--ecend birthday, which feli om January 15, but was celebrated the 17th in order to take of Saturday nolght. ‘There were many pleasant features, and a few of them will doubt be worthy of mention. Firstly, I lave two brothers, James T., 6S yearg old, xud W. R. 60 years old, and 1 bave been in the habit of visiting them at least once a year at Chesaning and Grand Rapids, Mieh., but on acceunt of being very busy with my duties in the Chicago office, 1 could not go to them, so Mrs. A. and myself invited them to come to Chicago for my birthday, it being about twelve years order | the three of us were togetber. And io order | to make the party more pleasant, Mrs. A. suggested that I imvite the office force out, which 1 did, and incidentally a few more now and then until the capacity of our home was overreached. Then J] made arrangements with the Hotel LaSalle for forty plates, and every day thie was increased untli it reached 100, and finally the bars were let down and a blanket invitation was extended to all my friends and showmen and carte blauche given several of the office force to Invite all of the *“‘bunch,’’ which was done by specia) calling, telephoning, letter writing, ete. Had»tbey all no come, it would have taken a spread of 250 plates. As it was, extra tables had to be brought in for the overflow, and with ail, I find some of those whom I really wanted very much were overlooked, but 1 know that they know it was not a mistake of the heart, but simply overlooked on account of so much to attend to in conjunction with business and entertaining the brothers. No cards were sent, so, my dear friends who were missed, please do not hold it against me, for I am more sorry than you. Among the prominent people present was George Ade, who some sixteen years ago attended my bouse warming on Douglas Blvd. (now Independence Blvd.). He was then writing for The Dally News, and gave the event nearly a page He also spent several weeks with the Ringling Bros.’ Show prior to this time, while 1 was on the executive staff. I had considerabie trouble in locating George, but finally found him at the Presbyterian Hospital, sick. Here is the phone conversation: ello, Presbyterian Hospital?” ‘“Yes."" “Can I speak to Mr. Ade?” ‘This ig Ade.”’ “Oh, bello, Mr. Ade. How are you?’ “Oh, not very well. Am over here having the doctor look me over. What's on your mind, Andress? Do you remember the house-warming.’’ ‘‘Yes."" ““W:'l, I am giving a birthday party and am to ce lebrate my sixty-second at the Hotel LaSalle Saturday | evening and would be very much pleased to have you come over.’ ‘Well, Chariey, | am not feeling very well, but will try to be there.’’ Sure eneugh, he came and every one was pleased to see him. Really, if President Wilson had “popped in,”’ he would not have been more welcome. Lawyer E. R, Litzsinger was to officlate as toastmaster, but on account of an important political meeting, be could not come, d so Harold Bushea filled the position most a mirabiy. After a few well chosen words, he | called on A. K. Greenland to propose a toast, which he did in rhyme, as follows: To Obas. A. 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Spurks, arrived at the winter quarters of and congratulations, and wound up by saying ' the Sparks’ Show at Salisbury, N .. in combe knew me many years when I was in the peny with another elephint a little larger in show business and when he (Ade) was in the! size, a camel and 18 bead of baggage and ring publication business, and now he is in the stock. The recent purchase will give the show show business and | am in the field of publica-| fve elephants and two camels. Three new tion. John Warren was next to speak, the cages a new advance car, a stock and a flat subject being ‘The Showmen'’s Leagne of | j ave also ben added to the outfit, America.” No one could have bandied the |“ Pa subject better than ‘‘big-hearted’’ Joun. WarWork is progressing rapidly at the quarters ren A. Patrick next took the fluor and was asked | Of the show, and all of the parade wagons and to relate his acquaintance with the host. He | t#bleaux are nearly finished. All have been spoke at length and among other things said that | be had always considered me his foster father and the oniy father he ever had. One of the most flowery speeches of the evening was delivered by RB. R. Nehls, of the American Film Co. Other speakers were James T. and W. R. Andress, Edw. P. Newman, of the U. &. Tent and Awning Co.; Charles McDouald, and Bill Rice, of Rice & Dore Carnival % . whe had them laughing. Eddie Marsh then sang a beautiful love song. One of the most interesting talks of the evening was that of Dr. Max Thorek, who was introduced by Mr. Rushea as the showmen's friend. He said the bost. while celebrating his slaty-second, was younger than most of men at 35 and that bis arteries were indicative of a man not over 35 and that no man was older than his arteries, etc. E. O. Blackburn not only entertained by singing with his charming wife, who played the plano but also told a short and very interesting story. . W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) wae ten bours late in arriving from the West for the occasion, Among the ladies present were Mrs. Charles Andress, Mrs. George Spiel, Mrs. Warren A, Patrick and daughter, Miss A. E. Hartmann, Mrs. Edw. P, Newman, Mrs. Al Webb. Mrs. O. E. Blackburn, Mrs. J. Leon Lorig, Miss Muy Seamon, Miss Benlah Walton, Mixs Sadle Russell, Mrs. Cass Andress and others. Colonel Cody will go to Washington with Mr. sonfile and the Essanay people in the interest of the “‘movies"’ that bave become the talk of the civilized world. The party leave Chicago | Saturday, January 381. Colonel Harris, manager for Mme. Marantette, whose spacions training quarterg are in Mendon, Mich., war a very pleasing and acceptable visitor at the Chicago office, Monday, the 19th. Colonel Harrie is po doubt one of the widest and most favorably known borse trainers tn the world, and has produced more novelties and headliner propositions than anyone in this particular line of business. But, don’t forget for a moment that he {s not entitled to all the credit. His helpmate and better-half, known the world over as Mme. Marantette, in deserving of ber full share of the boners. Mr. Harris (Continued on Page 70) repainted and gold-leafed in an artistic manner, Jim Caskey is spending the winter in Cincinnati, working for an express compeny, and bis first assistant, Curley Bagley. is looking after the canvas with the William Tadd Show ; down In Georgia. Randmaster Jack Phillips is putting in the winter in Reck Island. IIL. but experts to leave shortly for his home at Grosse The ele, Mich. present quarters on the old Rewan County Fair Grounds have been letsed by a new aaso lation. which propores to make extensive improvements and conduct an uptodate conoty falr next fall. This willl probably necessitate the show securing new winter quarters this time very likely in the North, as Mr. Sparks seom very little benefit In wintering below the Mason-Dixon line, Manager Sparke hae entirely recovered from the serlons stomach trouble that hae bothered bh » for years, and the operation proposed by a Chicego specialist will be unnecessary, ne show will play ite old territory for the bigger pert of this season, with the nsual Southern trip in the fall to follow The Pullman sleeper. nearly destroyed by fre last sommer in Michigan, i belog rebollt and will be added to the train thie season to be used by the working bosses and workingmen. This will give the show ten cars back and two ahead. YOUNG BUFFALO SHOW. There are nomerons rumors afiost as to whether the Young Ruffalo Show will go out the coming season or not. The show will exhibit daring the season of 1914, ar In the past, bret will possibly have two care less than last searon. Up to the present time no one bas been engaged for the advance: in fact, no one been engaged for any department. A anumber of the people who were with the show the part senwon or two are working under the impression that they sre to go back for the season of { 1914, but the management wante It understood that all positions are open, that new brooms | sweep clean, some times, and that they are glad to bear from everybody. The paint and workehop opens February 1. The Young Boffalo Show's ad appeared in the issue of January 17. RAYS FROM SUN BROS.’ SHOWS. The Sun Bros.’ Shows closed the season January 1, arrived In Macon, Ga., the night of January 2 and had the ontfit stored away and all people paid off by Monday, the Sth. The shops have opened up and are now in working order. There ere thirty men in quarters. The cars are being repaired at the Central of Georgia Ry. Shops. Master Mechanic Cherry is working his force of men, and will have the wagons in shape when the opening comes. New cages and wagons are being bullt. Sitke Carry will look after the painting, Jim James, the canvas; H, Horton, the work in the binackemith *hope; Arthur Webber, the lights, and BR. L. Neal, the harness. Nearly all of the people who were with the show last season have been re-engaged. The same bowteg will handle the show, Messrs. Newton, Reach end Oscar Rogers will look after the office end of the show. Following the custom of the past seven yeare no street parade will be given. KIT CARSON SHOWS. The Kit Carson Shows are In winter quarters at the State Fair Grounds, Rirmingham. Ala. Wm. J. Lester, loral contractor, left last week to visit bie folka at Zaneaville, 0. Captain Richards, of the Sheesley Shows, was a visitor the other day. Danny Robinson was aleo a recent visitor. PD. T. Bartlett spent the holidays at the home fireside. While on his way to Chicago, Ernest Haag wtepne? over for a day to look over the quarters, Marker is back on the foh again. after spending several weeks with his parents in Obar, N. M. The offices of the shows In the Liberal Arts Bidg.. decorated by W. L. Andrews, have cansed considerable comment. Mr. Andrews also has charge of the painting of the shows, Randmaster Harry G Armetrepe ond family are visiting friends tn Hehardeville. Ga. Pork Chope Webb, porter, waa at the narters the other dav with «a bie emile on his ace, having learned that he wee betr to «@ third Interest In a South Alabama estate. Raroey Pearson (Idaho Bill) t* at present ta Ohicago looking up stock for his cirenuit of “Stampedes,”” the fret of which ts to be held in Oklahoma this coming eummer. From Ob!cago Idaho Will will return to his home Flastings, Neb.