The Billboard 1924-06-14: Vol 36 Iss 24 (1924-06-14)

ny ‘ ; ew 42 The Billboard JUNE 14, 1924 for 14 aeiturs reasons S The BILLBOARD 4‘ doesnot necesrarily * endorre the Views A cxprewved in this 4. department. “Ad : e exceptio “S90 them either . => Likes Mental Act Cheviot, 0., May 30, 1924. Editor The Billboard: Sir—Would like to step forward and say a few words in regard to a mental act that played my theater two weeks to capacity business in Cheviot, O. I am a constant reader of The Billboard and have noticed a lot of criticism on mental acts in regard to selling their books and horoscopes in the audiences, would like that Swastika the lobby entitle the purchasers to ask questions in reference to ailments and what line of work or they are ted for, which he nd satisfies every purchaser And will say he must satisfy, as the same people come every night to hear his demonstration. I would like to say that this act, consisting of four people, is the best act in its line that I have ever seen. I have run this theater for welve years and have played all kinds of attractions, but this is the best act that I have ever played. (Signed) and to say sells cards in which business best su answers a JOHN J. HUEBNER, JR., Mgr. Appreciates “Reflections” York, Pa., May 26, 1924 Editor The Billboard: Sir—As a reader of The Billboard I would like to show my appreciation of your untiring efforts to place in our hands every week the theatrical and show news of the world. No matter what the weather is or what calamity comes along you stand on an equal footing Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus in getting on time But there is one bright spot in The Billboard that neither the Spring Number nor Summer Special can overshadow, and that is Dorothea Antel’s Refiections. After we read the news of the world in The Billboard it is very refreshing to turn to Dorothea’s sunshine column. It gives us new encouragement and makes us feel as if we cannot wait another week for the next issue. I sometimes think we are not doing enough for Dorothea. With what little strength she is trying to comfort and encourage us, great as her affliction is If there was nothing in The Billboard but advertisements and Dorothea’s Reflections I would be just as willing to send you my subscription. We should all make effort to her income so she may be more her heavy doctor bills penses that we with there bas she some increase able to pay and other necessary exin good health do not have. (Signed) OTTO G. HOCK. “Actor’s” Instead of “Rector’s” New Rochelle, N. ¥., May 19, 1924. Editor The Billboard; Sir—In my letter to The Billboard—issue of May 17—‘‘Dear Old Actor’s fam ly’ should have appeared instead of “RECTOR’S” It was the Dear Old ACTOR'S family who were benefited when practically every New York theater honored George Holland’s memory and passed along some sixteen thousand dollars (including returns from Boston, Philadelphia and other cities) to his relatives I attended the matinee January 19, 1871, at Booth’s Theater in Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue, Where Edwin Booth played in a short ened version of Shakespeare’s “‘Taming of the Shrew’’, called ‘‘Katherine and Petrucio’’, and Lawrence Barrett appeared in a poor play en titled ‘‘Love and Loyalty’’. It meant a small fortune to Holland's relatives, and the Church of the Transfiguration became Little Church Around the Corner’ because Jefferson blun dered at wedding ister’s yout a mir prevented a explanation that a burial service in the Church of the Atonement in Madison avenue There is to be a memorial window in ‘The Little Church Around the Corner’ to Joseph Jefferson, and the theatrical ighly honored. It seems a profession will be little ‘‘farfetched”’ to me. Why not reciprocate and place a stained giass or other commemorative design to the “Little Church’? in some prominent playhouse. The present rector church is soon exact story as will be states that a history of the to be published in which the related by the great comedian insisted on and all efforts to show that a mistake might have been made will be exeluded. This would seem to be as bigoted as Jefferson thought the direction to another church had been which resulted in making that other church world famous. When the Jefferson win dow ehines in the sunlight the rector should banish all harsh thoughts, and bless the memory of the departed minsiter who was instrumental, either mistakenly or otherw se, in sending the whole theatrical profession to the edifice now so sacred in its affections. HERBERT S. RENTON. Be Bri ‘eh~ Le ar gourfeousr Av, you C2?, OPEN-LETTERS If you are a member of the Frofests10r2 ; You Can vay your say here [He gt Jaid to HELECTIUS,~ Diva = with } every i ing ou sa ir, but wil a to the death p YOUR IG: Kei it Lk Va MAGIC AND MAGICIANS (Continued from page 41) will be assisted by Iona King, well known in magic, Raymonds Resting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Raymond, presenting the Great Rajah and Company, “India’s Crystal Gazer and Illusionist’’, are resting at Elgin, Ill., for a few weeks. They recently closed with the Morris & Castle Shows. Thurston Champions Stage Howard Thurston defended the stage and its folk recently while playing Boston, in answer to the denunciation of a clergyman in that city, of the theatrical business as “vicious and false’’, Thurston was sought out by Bos ton newspaper men for his views on ject. Here is what he had to say: “Ministers are sometimes wrong in their deduct’ons. I know, because I studied for the ministry as a young man right here in chusetts at the school in Northfield, founded and directed by that great Christian, Dwight L. Moody. Incidentally, I married a minister's sister, so I ought to know that occasionally they get off to a false start on subjects with which they are not entirely familiar. Min isters are all right—dozens of them are my personal friends—but the stage is not all wrong. It is just average in its Christian standards, like any other profession, such as law, medicine or journalism But in Chris tian charity the theater tops all for it gives its talents freely at every call for assistance."’ prote . . AUSTRALIA By MARTIN C. BRENNAN, 114 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. YDNEY, April 23.—Hugh J. Ward's musical farce, *‘Tons of Money", is doing wonderful business at the Grand Opera House. Stars are Charles Heslop (English comedian), Dorothy Brunten and Amy Rochelle, the last named the most popular and talented singer in musical comedy in the absence of Gladys Moncrieff. ‘“*‘The Splashes’’, a new costume comedy company of English and Australian acts, opened the newly constructed Prince of Wales Theater, Hobart, two weeks ago. Mr. Webster, owner of this house, is giving the management every inducement to make Hobart a permanent show town by charging no rent for the first few months. Despite this encouragement it is doubtful if the show can survive long without frequent changes of faces, and, being away from the mainland, this means considerable in traveling expenses in addition to some decent salaries some of the company are down for. Stanley McKay's “‘Aladdin’’ pantomime was recently broadcasted from Taihape (N. Z.) to Wellington and elsewhere, this being the first occasion in the Dominion that a_ theatrical production was wirelessed from New Zealand to other centers. Gladys Moncrieff, Australia’s premier musical comedy star, secured £75 damages in the court here last In an automobile collision Miss Moncrieff received injuries to her arm Daisy Yates, week. English dancer and actress, well known and abroad, sued J. C. Williamson for breach of contract, inasmuch as they failed, within a reasonable time, to Te-engage her for another production. Some time ago the plaintiff met with an accident when the firm gave her compensation, also agreeing to give her another within five months. In cross-examination it came out that Miss Yates had already signed a document in full settlement of her claim. Sydney and Melbourne shows at the legitimate houses are the same as last week, many of them being prepared for the holiday season. Wirth’s Circus is the Lig money spinner at present—along with other in this city. Getting away from their ordinary procedure the brothers are presenting two shows daily this week. On Good Friday Phil and George Wirth gave their usual open invitation to the children to see a special performance in the morning and at the same time receive an all of ginger peer and buns. As on other occasions the thoughtful action was greatly ap preciated by an assemblage which packed the Hippodrome to suffocation. For nearly thirty here recently position shows poor owance yer this holiday feast has been generously given by this Australian firm. The Melba Grand Opera season, despite the very high prices obtaining, is playing to ca pacity in Melbourne. The Sydney season fol Charles Hackett, American tenor, begins his Australian engagement next Saturday at Town Hall, Plenty of good publicity put out for this artist, who will be assisted by Yovanovitsch Brayza (Serbian violinist) and Clarence Raybould (accompanist) William Partington, conductor of the tralian Imperial Band, left for the Empire Exhibition a few days ago. The vaudeville managers of Melbourne recently met to discuss ways and means wh the conditions of artistes and vaudeville in general might be improved. Will Howard is the honorable secrefary and treasurer of the new association. Howard Rogers, Jock McKay and Krank Klint, vaudeville acts, arrived here last week via South Africa. They will play Tivoli Time. the has been AusBritish reby Magley and Wolf, American dancing act, which played the Musgrove Circuit, went over to Fuller Time a few weeks ago. Harry Claff, English vaudeville star, who came out here for Musgrove vaudeville, has compromised with that firm and will forfeit fares to take up an exceptionally good offer from Fuller's. Argthu Prince, English ventriloquist, has been a wonderful success since his opening at the Tivoli, Melbourne, last week. The New Princess Theater, Melbourne, will probably be idle after the present revival season of “‘The O'Brien Girl’, as Hugh J. Ward's present attractions will all be elsewhere and there is nothing new (in a big way) suggested It will seem strange to see Melbourne's pri mier theater dark during what will be (o should be) a busy time. “Hats’’ McKay, American comedy musician who toured the States with Eemona, the Mental Marvel, last year, is dangerously ill in Dune din (N. Z.) Hospital after an operation for appendicitis, Louie Duggan, Devonshire Nightingale, came down from Newcastle today to see her elevenyear-old son, who is precariously ill in the Coast Hospital, Little Bay. jert Tout has been appointed official booking agent for the Victorian Suburban Vaudeville Managers’ Association. The Dainty Dares, Scottish dancers, having terminated a three years’ engagement with N cola, the American magician, will come over to this country, where they are no strangers. Their father, Scott Watson, well known on the continent, came here some time ago and is producing tabloids in Clay vaudeville. 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