The Billboard 1923-09-29: Vol 35 Iss 5 (1923-09-29)

SEPTEMBER 29, 1923 The Billboard 123 ie Sees is Fs Pe d Madeline Delray (Mrs. Wallic Beckwith) returns to rifle shooting after an absence of eight years. Walter is putting on two big acts now. AMUSEMENT IN ABUNDANCE In Store for “Ak-Sar-Ben” (Omaha, Neb.) Visitors Omaha, Neb., .—The third annual reunion of the gbth Division” army will be held in this city September 28, 29 and 30 in connection with the fall festival of the Ak-Sar-Ben At least 5,000 veterans from Minnesota, Iowa, Jllinois, the Dakotas, Missourl, Kansas and Nebraska are expected to attend the reunion besides the thousands of visitors who will come here for the festival. of the most prominent army officers will some be here to deliver addresses. On September 20 an old-fashioned Western barbecue will be held at which thousands of persons will be fed. This will be held at one of the parks, after which the veterans will march to Ak-Sar-Ben Field, where they will be special guests at the Great Western Circuit races, Other attractions at Omaha during the week will be the Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Cireus and a big carnival, besides hundreds of free attractions and amusements that have be contracted by the officers of the associa FESTIVE EVENTS AT WORCESTER Worcester, Mass., Sept. 20.—More than 6,000 peopie attended the first block party ever held in Worcester the last three days of last week on Mulberry street, under the direction of Our Lady of Mercy parishioners Booths and & midway did a thriving business, and a mammoth dancing platform was one of the main and popwlar attractions Among the entertainment features were Baby Hutchinson and Baby Diggins, baby dancers of Worcester; Joseph Heschum, who played with Rudolph Valentino in “The Sheik’’ and who is visiting relatives in Worcester: dancing competitions by young ladies, with music furnished by three bagpipers, and boxing bouts. About 5.000 persons attended the annual i, Day of the Worcester Police Reliet ’ held September 15 at the fair . All police officers except those needed for deta duty were present. The features of the day's sport events were a cavalry drill by Troops A and C of the Black Horse of Camp Devens under Capt. Paul J. Matte, closely contested athletic events between the four Pollee precinets, a soccer game, motorcycle racing, exhibition drill by Moose and Eagles’ degree teams, wrestling matches tug-of-war, resetie race and Roman-riding exhibition. Two bombing planes scheduled to fly low over the crounds were unable to appear. Twenty-five fife, drum and bugle corps from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut for competed championship honors Saturday afternoon, September 15, at Whittall’s Field, where the annual field day of the Massachusetts Fife and Drom Corps’ Association was celebrated after a preliminary parade along Worcester’s business streets. The outstanding features of the meet and contest were the Continentala of Worcester, who took more prizes than any other corps and who were also awarded honors as the best all-round organiza tion. Miss Blossom Schnare won second prize for her clever baton swinging. RE-ENACTED RACE FOR CLAIM SCENE y. O&., Sept. jammed Ok, S&S of azo. strip Oklahoma Cit sand persons from Enid, re-enactment thirty years the Cherokee settlers who were celebration of the Cowboys, Indians, farmers and business professional men took part in the race, every detail of which had been arranged to coincide with the atmosphere of a day in the past. Every type of vehicle was used in the dash across the prairie, including bicycles, covered wagons, spring wagons and with mules, horses and some persons on foot. Following the run the partici tors moved to another where the second chapter was enacted. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad had a train waiting, similar to the one which brought the first settlers to Enid. from which the ‘‘claim seekers’’ jumped to ‘‘stake’’ their land. The exercises wound up with a big barbecue, picknicking, Indian war dances and other fun-making entertainments. 19.—Fifteen thouinto a pasture one mile September 14. to witness the the scene which took place The “race for land” in was staced by 200 old in Enid for a_ three-day event. and pants and spectasection of the field FIREMEN’S FESTIVAL STAGED ON SUNDAY New Orleans, Sept. persons thronged the 20.—Twenty thousand fair grounds Sunday. the occasion being the annual festival given by the firemen of this city Among those in attendance were Mayor McShane, State Fire Marshal Leeog and Commissioner Ray and other prominent members of the city government. Athletic events, racing, vaudeville and dancing constituted the program. COMBINED EVENT Mo., Sept. 21.—The annual fall in Maryville will be held October 3, 4 and 5, and the various committees have been appointed to work out the details. The first day will be icultural Day, the second Automotile Day and the third Soldiers’ Reunion Day. A homecoming will be held in connection with the celeDration and it is expected that many former residents of the city and Nodaway County will be here to participate. Good free attractions are being secured. Maryville, festival gr GOOD ATTENDANCE AT COTTON CARNIVAL New Orleans, Sept. that 25.000 persons attended the recent Cotton Carnival at Opelousas, Arrangements are being made to repeat the affair on a larger scale next year. 19. —It was estimated Wanted for Columbus Day Celebration THREE DAYS—OCTOBER 11, 12 Clean Shows, Rides and Concessions, tractions and fireworks each day and night. Address J. D. HARL, Punxsutawney, Pa. 13—THREE NIGHTS. Merchandise Wheels open. Free at VARIED PROGRAM In Connection With Big Event in Kansas jas City Kansas City, Mo., "Sept. 19.—With its final plans abont completed, the executive committee of the Midwest Industrial and Festival Assoelation has announced that more than $30.000 already has been sulscribed and that additional sums will be secured before the dates of the festival, which are September 24 to October 20 Among the features will be many parades, ineluding that of the Priests of Pallas: threeday field meet, fashion pageant, art exhibits, cowboy parades, mammoth firework displays. aerial cireus, shows and riding devices and polo contests. INTRODUCING GUIGNOL PLAYS pace 29) one act by Andre de Lorde and Pierre Chaine; “Une Nuit an (“The Night of Terror’’), by Charles Mere; ‘‘Le Beau Role’’ (‘‘The Star Role’’), by Max Maurey and Henry Duvernois. Matinee performances will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, MACK BECOMES ACTIVE New York, Sept. 21.—Willard have another go at Broadway. While rewriting Ethelbert Hales’ drama, ‘Mission Mary", in which Helen MacKellar will be presented nunder the Woods management, Mack has also been working on his own manuscript of “I Am for Sale’. After two years of alisolute seclusion in California the actor-playwright Plans to journey eastward some time next month, when he will supervise the rehearsals of Miss MacKellar’s vehicle. “THE COURTESAN” REHEARSING New York, Sept. 21.—Fay Marbe has been engaged by the Shuberts for a prominent role in ‘‘The Courtesan’. the new musical comedy in which Delysia will be starred. Donald Brian will essay the principal part opposite the French actress, with Helen Shipman, recruited from ‘“‘The Passing Show of 1923’’, and Herbert Corthell heading a large cast. J. C. Hnuffman is staging the production, while Jean Schwartz is writing the score in collaboration with Sigmund Romberg. DRAMATIC NOTES Thomas Wilkes, who operates a chain of theaters on the Coast, is now the lessee of the Sam H. Harris Theater, originally known as the Candler and later as the Cohan & Harris. Beginning with September 1 the Western producing manager contracted to take over this house for a term of ten years from the 223-229 West Forty-First Street Corporation at an annual rental of $90,000. (Continued from touge’’ Mack will Minnie Dupree has been engaged for one of the leading roles in *‘The Shame Woman”, Lulu Vollmer’s newest play, which is schednied to open at the Greenwich Village Theater, New York, some time next month. The production will be sponsored by a new theatrical firm known as the Independent Theater. As in the ease of her play, ‘“‘Sunup’’, now located at the Lenox Hill Theater, Miss Vollmer has written another drama concerning the mountain folk of North Carolina. We have always had ‘“*The Three Musketeers” in one form or another, but now comes in our midst the Four Thomashefskys, who have inaugurated the first Yiddish theater in the Longacre district of New York. The potential four comprises Bores, the actor; Harry, the producer; Max, the manager, and Teddy, the ass:stant treasurer. Incidentally, they have all to say about “‘The Three Little Business Men playing at the former Nora Bayes Theater. Wanted -General Agent ——_FOR— B. SMUCKLER INDOOR CIRCUS Must be capable of contracting for Shrines and Elks. Wonderful opportunity for the right man. Address B. SMUCKLER, Union Hotel, Meridian, Miss. PAALDLDL DL LDL AD OPA PDP LLL LLL LLL LLL LL OTAA OTT tt WANTED Gen. Bus. Man with specialties, Comedian with specialties, Vaudeville man for Concert and specialties. Play some small parts. State lowest salary and all in first letter, join on wire. FONTINELLE STOCK CO., HUNNEWELL, MISSOURI WANTED RIDES, CONCESSIONS AND SHOWS For M. W. A. Home Coming, on streets, Thursday, October 11, 1923. All can stay balance of week. Address M. J. WOLTER, Odell, Ill. WA N E SHOWS, RIDES AND CONCESSIONS st. Joe Valley Ex-Service Men’s Big 2-Day and 2Night Public Picnic and Frolic, auspices Post No. 743, Veterans of Foreign Wars of U. S. A., at South Bend, Ind., Ta of 100,000 popul lation, and well advertised License and Lights furnished. (etober 13 on 14. Space going fast. Write J. M. STEWART, Manager, Seuth Bend, Ind Schulz Society Circus closes tent season in Cleveland, O. Will be open fm Indoor Celebrations. Can furnish complete show. Ce. in og — with me WM. SCHULZ, General fP.‘ leve'and, Chio. FALL FESTIVAL The American Legion of Fenton, Mich., will hold a Fall Festival, October 2 to 6, and would like to wave some Stands to take part therein. No gambling of any kind permitted. Merry-Go-Round already hired. Address CHAS. O. STEWART, care Becker's Shoe Store, Fenton, Michigan. WANTED---For B.P.0.ELKS’ CIRCUS P. 0. Box 339, ESTHERVILLE, §A., OCTOBER 23. Under canvas Cireus Acts, Novelty and Feature t <inds. This will be a big one. Address stherville, lowa. WANTED, FREE ATTRACTION for the Ver sailing Carr ival, Versailles, Ind., October 6. Will also book legitimate Concessions, Address oO. W, PEGEE, Se acters, WODEHOUSE COLLABORATING New York, Sept. 21.—P. G. Wodehouse will collaborate on a new musical comedy with Fred Thompson and the show will probably be pre sented this season. Wodehouse arrived here from London this week and stated that ‘“The Beauty Prize’, which he wrote with Jerome Kern, opened there with all turning into a success. the indications of Showing how the under the auspices of management of J. A, Darnaby. secretary. Hammond Exposition, Dr. Sharer the local Chamber of Commerce, to be held at Hammond, Ind., October 8-13, will be laid out. Plans, ideas and is the executive chairman and R. G. Brusch ‘