The Billboard 1924-03-22: Vol 36 Iss 12 (1924-03-22)

acter ge —F ee eg e ee ee (A eeorermeennrtenmeegey NEV is cacde dee dai eeeedvi dens... ry tt ate 208 ‘ The Bi t lliooard MARCH 22, Wee 0., March Gf BRINKS os SKATERS { (Communications to our Cincinnati offices) BLAIRSVILLE GARDENS SOLD The Blairsville Gardens, sluirsville, Pa., after having been used as a skating rink for three seasous, was recently sold to a new company and will be converted into a wholesale grocery warehouse, ICE CARNIVAL AT ISPHEMING A mardi gras and ice carnival was recently held at Ishpeming, Mich., under the auspices of the Ishpeming, Ski Club. In the fancy skating contest Miss Sandstrom, of Marquette, won ,first place for women, and Leo Vingie first for men, with Kaymond Peterson second. There were a number of other events. EIGHTH REG. ARMORY RINK, CHICAGO Results of the races beld at the TFighth Regiment Armory Rink, 35th and Giles avenue, Chicago, the night of February 25, are as follows: Three-mile open professional race: Won by Harry Palmer, Jackie Clarke second, A. Leewondoski third, Sehalk fourth, One-mile race between Joe Laurey and Paul giving his opponent one Lauderdale, Laurey lap start (14-lap track), was won by Lanuder dale, Laurey fell at the first turn and lost considerable ground. Laudérdale won by three feet. The races were witnessed by more than 1,500 people. As this issue goes to press Laurey is scheduled to meet Sefferino series of races at Music 15 and 16, VISIT NEIGHBORING One of the best ways of arousing interest in the skating game is to visit neighboring rinks with the fans, according to an eastern manager who has found the method successful. “When your business takes a slump and you miss familiar faces, don’t give up,’ this manager advises, ‘‘You will aiways find a and Hess in a Hali Rink, Cincinnati, RINKS faithful few who skate regularly and are always ready for a good time. Band these few .ogether, hire a car if you need to, and co on a few trips to other rinks in your \ rity. Let the skaters from other towns get acquainted ‘with your patrons and show them you are interested in their sport. Yon will soon notice strangers in your crowd and by inquiry you will see the results Be social to the strangers and they wi ill open up new fields for you to draw from.’ SKATING NOTES i Mrs. Jacek Ruping recently skated an exthibition mile against time in three minutes, forty-one and one-fifth seconds on the Roberts Rink in Tro; ye. . is a new said to be llowers of the an amateur ‘for feminine Mrs, Ruping is Americas necord. steel blade sport. living in Troy. The ‘Na Ken sington, Pa., held a G irden Roller Club. New Ken“Free Club Night’ at the rink March 6, at which time a special program was put on, including a trapeze and Roman ing performance by C. J. Fisher and Company, erial gymnasts. This live roller club has made wapid growth and now has close to five hundred members, An amateur racing tournament was staged this month, races being held March 5, 7, 12 and 14 Roller hockey is being Dg atured at Riverside tink, Indianapolis, Ind., R. J. Wilhelm advises. Wilhelm, who is a trick —* fancy skater, bas given exhibitions for several organizations re RICHARDSON SKATES THE FIAST BEST SKATE, THE BEST SKATE TODAY. Im any business it is superior equipment which fneures profits and in the rink business it is Richardson Skates which earn rea) profits. WRITE FOR CATALOG TODAY. Richardson Ball Bearing Skate Co. CHICAGO 3312-18 Ravenswood Ave., Lowe’s Portable Floors “CHICAGO” RACING SKATES 7 Used and Endorsed by the fastest Skaters. We manufacture and make prompt shipment of repairs for most makes of Skates. CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO. 4458 W. Lake St., Chicago, III. THE IMPROVE in Order, RAPID AUTOMATIC BALL BEARING ELECTRIC FLOOR SURFACING MACHINES More than 30.000 users hate i Experienced operaThe Little made money eliminatin tor not required. Whirlwind ’ —~ ¥ te loss of time , Discs res rive in opWith and unsatisfactory work. 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San Francisco has set out to make the next session 2 hummer and it beho each and every lodge to have representation there at tha time end, as we have only about ten months before we select our delegates, let every lod Plan ways and means to send a delegate. ranzgements are now under way for rates and special Pullmans from s e middle western city, possibly Chicago, where and go to Frisco as one big let your lodge be a lost one. t and make it a lasting reminder of one cf most pleasant times of your lives. It opportunity that should passed up to make this trip to the Gold Sho:e. You will be received in true fellow and nothing will be overlooked for your wel Ifare. BD. L. DONALDSON. Philadelphia Lodge, No. 3 Brother Medford H. Crew, an attache of Keith's Theater, Philadelphia, and member of Philadelphia Lodge No. 3, T. M. A., died at his home, ¢ son street, Philadelphia, March 2 Funeral were held at his la h March 6 and interment took place in Arlir Cemetery. The entire stage force of theater attended the servics. On the sick list, but reports ere improving, @re Brothers Harry M. . Harry W. Frantz, T. R. DuVarney and Conrad Weimer. not be serv ices me the over St. Louis Lodge, No. 5 The membership drive proved a great success for Lodge No. 5. ‘This class consisted of 150 candidates, The lineup ranged from sn usher to the manager of one of the largest theaters. It was the largest class the lodge bas ever initiated. The procession was led by Brother Jolin P. Nick, deputy grand president. A special committee was appointed toe put on a little side degree and did it in a way that not only made the new members sit up and take notice, but also acted as a pep producer for the older members. Fun—furious and fast— was, after all, the biggest part of the program. Lunch was served ip a style that pleased everybody. trother Jack Caruso, formerly a salesman for a@ candy company, was one of the most popular members present, and put on a little dance that was both beautiful and amazing, Brother Moran had a little party of his own, trying to enlighten Clay Tabler on certain matters. Edward H. Westrup, president of I. A. Local 6 was made a member, so according to the last census taken by Brother Con Hitzert the “hounds” are solidly T. M. A Dr. E. H. band to examine Wheeler was on FOR ALL PURPOSES. all late-coming candidates and put them thru mn Rink and Dance Floors. Also their ‘‘daily dozen’ before being allowed to Rinks eases. ADDRESS ALL. INQUIRIES TO cea ee caetede al amas > OUR KANSAS CITY, MO., REPRESENTATIVE, < pve " ter. co BAKERIACKWOUOD MFG. CO., INC., DEPT. L, Entertainment was furnished by the members OUR CHICAGO REPRESENTATIVE, U. 8. of No. 5 T. M. A., mention of which will be SENT & AWNING CO. Patent applied for. made at a later date. It can be put down that RLITZER BAND ORGAN Lodge No, 5 is on the upward trend. We are FOR SALE, wu headed in the right direction and we are -_ MusiC HALL ROLLER aINnK not. going te stop now The writer cap 14th and Elm Streets, Cincinnati, O. see a vision of 4 tng new ctuh house with carhl pets on the fiw esntifyl @oor igmps and SKATE EQUIPMENT se evesvtnine te ces muse on © first-clans club house thie + mat @ ole eorking lodge WITH GOOD MECHANIC AND MANAGER but we Are gvivg to ce comfortabiy fixed before FOR SUMMER PROPOSITION ox. 4 * io Toll furce at « Door k hin 100 4 of New York. For parThe “‘pups’’ vurbed out io Newlars write ALFRED FLAiH, Manager Brookgnard to the ‘hounds’ Winners of the prizes z. B -f Skating Bink. Hupire Boulevsrd, Ceeroa for the largest number of candidates Bb, Seu Yor L «hed out in full fore Must be within 100 miles of New YOre. wu yal” -_—_— o-s wriaeere of TSE emlars write ALIRED |. VLA, _ Manager Bri ok@ guard to the **hounds’’ prizes were George Brothers Alex Randall, McDonald. Cc. E. NEWLIN, Secretary. Louisville (Ky.) Lodge, No. 8 President Ed Burns and John Diveri says he some tall hustling for No. § Brother Louis Stich is out again after three week’ illness, intends to du srother Andy Barth an oldtimer of Louisville Lodge, lost his wife recently after a short illness. Glad to see an oldtimer mentioned in the column like the other week. Best regards to you, Frank Gandy, of Denver Lodge! Keep it up, oldtimer, Buffalo Lodge, No. 18 Brother Charles Deitz, carpenter at the MajJestic Theater, is on the sick list, Brother Joseph Bath is reported as on the gain after a siege of heart trouble and a severe cold, ¥ Jersey City Lodge, No. 24 Jersey City Lodge held its annual benefit last month, but, owing to the unrest on account of the fight against Sunday shows, it waz not as big a success as usual. It had to be held in a hall on a week-day night instead of in a theater on Sunday. Brooklyn Lodge, No. 30 Brooklyn Lodge is getting ready for its big entertainment and ball April 29. This will be the e t.of the season go over big. Walt& S. the eve Herbert ere vice-chairmen, and James A ; nave and cannot help but Clapp is chairman of T. Swin end John J. Hall Peter G. Major secretary, Lavery treasurer. Committees been appointed to handle the various departments, Bronx Lodge, No. 28 After the last ball the lodge decided to run new—a monster masquerade with a silver, loving cup for the best costume. We are going to get the largest hall in the Bronx or a down-town hotel and two large The lodge also has decided to run monthly dances at its club rooms, with Brother MacQueen in charge of refreshments. In a few more weeks the lodge is going to cut the initiation fee for t! months for a drive to increase the membership. Brother Bendheim, financial serves much credit for the the ball. Four news next meeting. trother C. delphi: success of something large our bancs, ree secretary, dework he bas done for members will be taken in at the L. Lapsin is in business in Philabut pays us a visit occasionally, Lrothers Al Weiss and Mike Z nger are on the in the South with the . ae Hiunchback of Dame’’. Brother Larry De Bella has just had all his new teeth put in, Brother E, J, Lorange, going back to his old post as park manawr Daniel Schaefer had a few weeks’ d then went back to ger of the Meserole Theater, Brooklyn, 3. EB. president of the lodge and business agent of the operators’ local, says he likes his jobs and can handle two more, Portland Lodge, No. 36 Poruand making arrangements te hold # dance in the pear future f this bave jinaugus committee to look up the thee strike town snd give them the road Notre our dancing demon, is soon ger. Brotl vacation an work as mana Wwe i al 8, Ladge is The members glad-hand ‘rothere wheo gled band of jodge ited «# traveling fellowship We have aunseribed to “'Billyboy’’ and will make jt a part of onr routine to read the T. M A notices together witb the doings of the mase it a other lodges and try t> post othe to keep posted as well ae rs on what we are doing, Minneapolis Lodge, No. 50 The lodge bas had 54 initiations since January 1 and has 24 on the waiting list. The benefit committee reports progress and Brother 0. R. Wells, who has been on the sick list, has reported for duty and is going around with bis pocket full of tickets so that no one need go shy. The members are all out for the prizes offered for the three who lead in the sale of tickets, Prizes are $75, $50 and {25, and everybody is stepping lively. Funeral of Ben Gavica The funeral of Ben F. Gavica, business agent and financial secretary of the operators’ union of Oakland, Calif., Lodge No, 26, T. M. A... was in charge of the Elks, of which order Gavica was a member. Gavica died February is survived by his married daughter. Following tho services was cremated, Oakland theater circles lost, in the passing of Gavica, one of the finest men in the business. He was for fourteen operator and spotlight man for the Oakland Orpheum. Beaver Falls Lodge, No. 130 In order ® attendance at meetings 26 after a short illness. He widow and a funeral the body years to stimulat Beaver Falls, Pa., lodge at its March meeting inaugurated a ‘“‘surprise meeting’’. As a result one of the largest crowds of the past In attendance. <A drawing of was made and three three vears was names of members present substantial prizes awarded. The innovation made quite a hit and resulted in members becoming better with the workiags of their { them a better understan fraternalism. Other try this method of acquainted { ving “ 7. w. & lodges would do well to attendance. ‘inters, member of the lodge, and known circus o winters In Beavofficial announcer at the Lyceum easant and distinct voice can io dome Beaver Falls Lodge 1911, and its membership than at any other time stimulating William a well er Falls, is the Theater. His | be heard from pit was organized May 11, at this time is larger man, w in its thirteen years’ existence. Shirley D. Boyle, secretary of the lodge, is a Grand Ledge official. JAMES EH. CARSON, Correspondent, A LONDON LETTER (Coutinued from page 59) to the use of our only London Opera Bouse oy foreigners when they themselves would have been in occupation during the summer. So Wembley Year will probably find English artists ensconced in their Covent Garden home and we must wait indefinitely to compare the products of Middle Europe with native operatic fare. The M. U. tested to Baron Frankenstein, the Austrian Ambassador and to the Ministry of Labor. On February 6 a conference was held at which C. S, Goldman (acting for the Anglo-Austrian Society), the Minister of Labor, Paget B an of the B. N. O. C., Fort Greénway of the BM. U. and others were present. Various suggestions for splitting the season between the Vienna State Opera and the B, N. and f or arranging exchange productions und and Austria were canvassed Afterwards various interested parties met HL V. Hicegins, of the Grand Opera Syndicate, who pointed out that the Vienna people were ready to pay the $40,000 for the ten-week summer season rental of the Opera House and that it was a mere question of landlord and tenant, The M. U. still stood out and the sudden deck sion of the Staatsoper to withdraw clears the way for the B. N. 0. C. to do its best and justify itself as the uncontested of opera in London this summer, exponent Brevities Novel publicity methods are adopted by those responsible for the film, ‘‘Sodom and Gomorrah”, now seen at the Philharmonic Hall, Their big press advertise announce in bold typeg “The Worst Notices and the Best and Biggeste ments Ilouses any film has enjoyed in London f years. . . . The public is judging for itself.’’ Wisely enough, the book of it has been decided to revise “The Three Graces’ at the Bm pire. When Johnny Dooley leaves and W. &. erry succeeds him a big new popular song will be included among the alterations to the words for the Lehar operetta. Durer seems to be having a boom in the theater. Fagan's recent production of “Heme let’? at Oxford and this week's Old Vie offering, “‘Faust’’, owe thelr designs to old Ak brecht’s drawings. worse, I heard that the late Sir Charles Hawtrey’s reminiscences are shortly to be issued by a London publisher, “The Referee" to $3,250 for They might have chosen is offering prizee amounting scenarios or stories suitable film for the Messrs. Welsh, Pearson, Ltd., film star, etty Balfour Arnold Bennet’s “The Great Adventure’ {#8 tipped for eventual revivel at fhe Haymarket Sir John Arthur Oweo one jowed the executive of Associated First National Pictures, Ltd., and goes to Cardiff to take over the directiog of 247 movie fer in South Weles. aclated goes to G