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

178 The Billboard JUNE 14, 1994 REGISTERED Made in the U. S. A. “PERFECTO” Play-Ball As Perfect as the Name!! STEAM CURED BLADDER The Same as Used in Footballs, Basketballs, Etc. THE RUBBER COVER IS DURABLE, WATER. PROOF AND COLORFAST Colors—Red, White and Blue Every play occasion calls for a “PERFECTO” Ask Your Concession Supply House for Beach Sports “PERFECTO” | water cana Play-Ball | Basket ana toss ba Children’s Games| Picnic Frolics Playground Fun Indoor Play A Proven Money Getter| WE CATER TO JOBBERS ONLY Write Today for Prices and Terms GELTON & WEISSBERGER, I Originators and Manufacturers 145 GREENE STREET NEW YORK PHONE, SPRING 6437 BILLIE CLARK’S BROADWAY SHOWS Bloomington, Ind.. June 5.—Bloomington is the stand for this week for Billie Clark's Broadway Shows, and with favorable weather the remainder of the week a successful engagement is assured. Billie Clark's Broadway Shows have been battling with the elements since opening and old Jupiter Pluv. held the upper hand. But Manager Clark took advantage of the ‘‘flood of rain’’ and the show train has been given a new coat of paint, a beautiful golden orange, trimmed in black and white, with “Billie Clark's Broadway Shows’’ encompassed with mauve and jt is today one of the finest twentyfive-car shows on the road. The motordrome, wagons, etc., all carry out t color scheme, ¢ Ed. Lynch the artist, havin finished going over all the show fronts with beautiful artistic paintings, which are a riot of colurs blended as to ’be a treat to the eve. Phe work is so good that it is rather difficult to say which show has the most r splende ut front when the lights are turned on at nicht. Among the pretty fronts are the Bathing Girl Review, the Minstrel Show, the Wild West and the Athletic Show. The new lot superintendent, R. Conmters, *‘stole the march’’ on the showfolks recently going to Bloomfield, Ind., and returning a benedict. The shows take on two more box ears and two flat cars at Bloomington, they having been purchased by Billie Clark. and he is thinking of adding one more f! at car and a Pullman, which will make a thirty-car show. The new electrician, P. I’al me r, is a sure enough hustler. He has everything—shows, rides and concessions—hooked up all ready at 6:45 p.m. every Monday, and his numerous friends in the circus world will no doubt be giad to learn he is trouping again. From Bloomington the show is scheduled to go to Indi we gee rae | south, as its fairs start early thi nd last late into November. LEON Wx LONSDALE (Press Agent). SPAUN FAMILY SHOW (Continued from page 26) Maritain, master mechanic; Pete Conzrove, boss canvasman, and Frank Spaun, master of properties. The show is transported by seven new trucks, one tractor, a touring car in advance, and an 18-foot trailer. Two large Delco light plants and a 150-light generator furnish the ilumination. The tent accommodates 1,000 people, FINN ADDS NEW EQUIPMENT Since Cook & Whitney's “Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ Company opened its twentieth season at Bennington, Vt., April 39, business has been good and turnaway in spots. No per Zormances have been missed on account of continvous atmospheric disturbances and ankle deep mud on the lots, Mr Finn has added Victory Q Chaat tc 18 -50 Scarf Pin Assortment *{3-59 fhis assortment contains one gtoss of beautiful assorted platenoid and goldplated Scarf Pins, with the solutely latest cluster designs. With each gross of Scarf Vins, we will give away o ne . gross of Victory ches and a fine velvet Diapl ay Pad, measuring 11'4x9% inches. We are already working to capacity trying to fill our RUSH orders on this deal. We wonld advise you to order IMMEDIATELY. WHAT YOU GET FOR $13.50: 1 Gross Assorted Brilliant Scarf Pins. WONDERFUL SCARF PIN ASSORTMENT, 1 Gross Victory Clutches. 1 Velvet Display Pad, size 11'4x9% inches. comt 0 Cencessionaires, Cartival and Fair Workers. DEPOSIT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL C. 0. D. ORDERS. HOUSE OF HEIMAN J. HERSKOVITZ 85 Bowery, NEW YORK CITY his already spacious CHOATE COMEDIANS FROLIC After dinner, during which several speeches were made by members of both companies, the stage was cleared and dancing was indulged in until members of the No. 2 company “had to return to Eldorado, IL, for the evening performance For more than thirty years W, C. Choate has bad a company on the road, several members of both companies having been under his suecessful management for a number of years. As dd Fiynn said in his speech: “Anyone wit. dreams of Broadway wants to stay away, for once here be or she never wants to leave."’ Mr. Flynn has been with Mr. Choate for eight years. Mr. Zarlington, manager and part owner of the No. 2 show, is a member of even longer standing, and there are several others. Both outfits are among the largest and best equipped on the roud today. Each carries a band and orchestra. The No. 1 company opened at Grayville, 1)! Apri) 17 »he roster includes Ariie Choate, manager and owner with W. C. Choate; ‘Tom Finch, in advance; Mae Choate, leading 23. woman; Sally Bee Flynn, Clarice, Ruth and Verne De Wight, Edd Flynn, Howard Stillma: Fred Upeburch, Bill Brode, Billy Critendea, E Knauf, Lew Kne'tzger, Ralph Baker, Jot Deitz, Creico Hause, C. K. Russell, D, Coulter, Floyd Davis, Ri Driggers, L J Forster, Master Welby Choate and “Baby Billy Charles Choate. The No. 2 company opened April % Cambria, Il). With the show are Ray Zarlis ton, manager and comedian; Billy Lowe, ad vance agent; W. C, Choate, treasurer; Mrs. W. C. Choate, reserve seats; Bernice Allen & Gavin Dorothy, leads; Caroline Bradley, secood business; Besse Hawtborne, character dienne; Miriam Schwalb, child actress an¢ specialty artiste; Kenneth Merrill, second busi ness; Duke (‘Doc’) Allen, characters; Geo Bradley, heavies; Master Wayne Calender Ralph Lasater, general business; Chas (“Blackie’’) Honeycutt, boss canvasman, 40 Vascoe Webb, Charles Messa and Henry Wright assistants. Wm. Schwalb is violin leader 0 the orchestra, which includes Grace Dodg Calender, piano; Gene Bradley, trombone Charles Calender, second cornet; Geo. Dodge saxophone; ‘Vic’? Vitehner, drums, and Mr Zarlington, first cornet. High-Class Dolls, Doll Lamps and Parlor Lamps AT THE RIGHT PRICES C.F.ECKHART & CO. 315 National Ave., MILWAUKEE, wIS. ——— East Palestine Ohio Fair Day and Night—Aug. 30, 31, Sept. | ane a Want Rides and Shows that have Falr Be license, M. H. EATON. ped. JUN | \ i ————_LLnnnnnns EAnSSEnSESnUSESSEESESESUSSERESSOSSSSSSES Sunsasesssssseceng |}