Variety (Feb 1906)

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VARIETY SUMMER PARKS lu lartl week's Vuriety, the park at Al luiny called "Fairyland" should have been "Dreamland." The only ""Fairyland" is at l'ateison, under the direction of Meville and Shultheiser, who have a copyright on the name. The contract between the Dreamland Company at Coney Island and the Iron Steamboat Line is still in effect, and the patrons of the water route will be landed at the Dreamland pier as formerly. This has been of valuable assistance to "Dream- land," it being estimated that about 850,000 persons go to Coney by water each season. It is the main item in the race l>etween the White City and Luna Park for attendance. Last season Luna was l>eaten out by a small margin. Both the big parks received less than two million persons within their gates during the sum- mer. B. A. Pike & Co., of the St. James Build- ing, are promoting a park feature known as Martin's Globe, which will probably be seen at Brighton Beach thus coming sum- mer. It is 300 feet in height and repre- sents the outer surface of the world, a lecture on the various points of interest being given during the trip around. The name thing was done in France twenty- five years ago. Dr. Martin is the inventor. William A. Brady is still undecided about his Brighton Beach Park for this summer. No big feature has been ob- tained, Mr. Brady waiting to see what will develop. Concessions for anything looking good may be had reasonably, and if there is a possibility of a sensation it will be backed by the management. It is possible that the Starland Company will yet open a park at Montreal this sum- mer, the idea not having been altogether abandoned as reported. James L. Carey, who is building "The White City" at Oswego, N. Y., is in town, and reports that work is progressing, he expecting the park to open in the early spring. The Ingersoll Circuit has been looking Cincinnati over for a site. It depends largely upon the prospect for Sunday shows where definite operations will be commenced soon. The city, as a summer proposition, is looked upon with favor, but has that drawback at present. The Dreamland Construction Company in San Francisco are advertising the bonds of its new "Dreamland" there for sale. If the subscriptions are as large as the adver- tisement, no financial worries will be oc- casioned the first season anyway. Maurice Boom's park at Woonsocket, R. I. (Hoag Lake), has been very successful. Opening in '97 with a weekly salary list of $165, the gross weekly expense for the bill the coming season will be $750. There will be a new park at Gerardville, Pa., under the direction of Maurice Boom. The stage will have an opening of 40 feet, and will be 28 feet deep. The width is 70 feet. The Schuylkill Valley Railroad Com- pany is interested. There will be vaudeville given instead of stock, as formerly, at Highland Park in York, Pa., this summer. Work is progressing rapidly on Electric Park at San Antonio. About $100,000 will have been spent when it is completed. Athletic Park at New Orleans will open during the latter part of April. The burned Casino will be rebuilt, and all known park amusement features will be in- stalled. Capt. A. W. Lewis, who organ- ized the Boer War spectacle will manage the park. Frank Melville leaves on Feb. 12 for a trip over his circuit of summer amusement resorts. The "White City" in Chicago will open .May 19. Other parks and summer gardens will start operations about June 1. Sans Souci Park in Chicago will have vaudeville instead of musical comedy this coming summer. Pittsburg, Feb. 9.- It is now possible to give a forecast of what Pittsburg and vi- cinity may expect this season in the way of summer recreation. For several years the local traction company has made a feeble effort to provide outdoor amusement during the heated term, but until last spring, when Fred. Ingersoll launched his up-to-date Luna Park, the Smoky town had no place worthy in which to spend the sultry evenings. The remarkable success of Mr. Ingersoll's venture caused the an- nouncement of several beautiful projects for this year, but only a few have material- ized. West View Park is the name of one of the new enterprises. This will be located on the outskirts of our sister city, Alle- gheny, and will be the first real amusement resort that burg has ever possessed or which its residents could reach for a five cent fare. $300,000 will be expended on the proposition, which will cover about thirty acres of land, and with all the de- vices known to the promoters of parks the resort will be opened in the early summer. T. M. Harton, a prominent Pittsburger, is president of the operating company, and F. W. Henninger its secretary and treas- urer. Captain John F. Klein, of local river fame, has projected a "Coney Island" to be located about six miles down the Ohio. It will have real river bathing, dancing pavil- ions and all the other attractions that a miniature Coney could be expected to pos- sess. Four excursion boats will be put into commission. There is every reason to ex- pect that the Captain's bank account will be visible augmented before the end of the season. Mr. Ingersoll will greatly enlarge and enhance Luna Park, having appropriated about $125,000 for that purpose. Many new attractions will be added including a magnificent extra ball-room for private parties, a "Dragon's Gorge," Ferris Wheel. "Auto Ride," and a high-class cafe in charge of a famous Boston caterer. A Hippodrome on a large scale is also pro- posed for which some new and startling novelties have been engaged. The finest concert bands in the country will visit the Park during the season. CORRESPONDENCE ST. LOUIS, MO. COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.).—^lohn T. Kelly and company caught on at the Columbia Theatre ihls week In the headline place. Kelly's drol) humor coupled with the artistic efforts of Frank MrClenn and Florence Valdrau made "Flnnlgan's Finish" a aklt that proved highly edifying, La ISelle Carmen Troupe did a number of sensational "stunts" ou a wire. Their work la clean cut, orlgiuftl, and inimitable. Prelle's Dogs are a much talked of feature. The Esmeraldo Sisters and their four flower girls know how to dress as well as act. Their costumes blend chicly with their personalities. The balance of the bill was made up of Klein and Clifton, eccentric and comedy duncing, good; The Trio Sciplo Argenanti, operatic vocalists, great; Foster and Foster, "The Volun- teer Pianist," very good, took three encores; Hammond and Forrester, comedy singing, talking und character changes, poor; Kenyon and De Garmo, Rich and Harvey and J. Kippy, the Juggler, also ran. Next Week.—Agoust Family, Edna Aug, World's Comedy Four, Charles Fletcher, Linden Beckwlth, Clifford and Burke, Fredo and Dire, Ferguson and Passmore, Pete Baker, Mlett's Dogs and the Barnellos. GAYETY (O. T. Crawford, mgr.).—The Bowery Hurlesquers, with Joe Hurtig at the helm, did good business this week. The three Hickman Brothers, musical artists; the Three Bannons, jugglers, and Stella Wells and Flo Russell were the features of the olio and took well. STANDARD (Leo Reicbenbach, mgr.)—"The Broadway Oayety Glrs," headed by Johnny Weber, put on "Glittering Sylvia" and the "Bottom of the Sea." Mildred Stoller, the Four Melroses, Green Sisters, Kenny and Hollls, Gardner, West and Sunshine, and Jack Marshal were greatly appreciated. FAMILY (L. B. Lund, mgr., E. St. Louis).—The DeArnos, gymnasts; Bates and Ernest, George Clyvil'.e, parodist, and Ralph Moody, Illustrated songs, proved pleasing. They worked between the acts of the stock drama. BROADWAY (T. H. Hill, mgr., E. St. Loals). —Pazen's Minstrel Belles and the following vaudeville acts held forth this week to good patronuge: Bovince and Charles, black face singers and dancers, very good; M'lle Anita, Span- ish and toe dancing, good; Dorothy Lamb, charac- ter imitations, good; Clarise I lor tray, popular songs, very good; George Richards, comedian. singer and dancer, great; Hank and Lottie Wbit- comb, rural sketch, very good; Del Sarte Brothers, champion bug punchers, great. NOTES.—Hashagens' Auditorium), which has been closed since last May, it is said will be reopened soon with vaudeville performances. Frank Tate has returned for a few days to St. Louis. He is putting In most of his time at Cincinnati looking after the affairs of the Hagen- heck circus. Al Leach and the three "Rosebuds" played the Broadway, East St. Louis, last Sunday. "Girls Will Be Girls" was the vehicle. During the night performance the electric light power gave out. The bouse was packed. Manager Hill made a neat curtain speech and induced the audience to stay the performance out by the glim emitted from two huge kerosene lamps. A heavy wind storm rendered the feed wires useless. "Ferry," the Frog Man will play the Family Theatre next week. He has just closed over the Majestic circuit, making a big bit at all the theatres. The Inter State Amusement Company will open the new vaudeville theatre at Little Rock, Arkansas, next month. The last Sunday openings at all the houses were marred, as far as business was concerned, by the biggest snow storm of the year. The amateur shows, which are held after the regular performances every Friday night at the Gaiety, are drawing well. The Zoo, located on Broadway and Chestnut streets, will be converted Into a vaudeville em- porium after Colonel Mundy takes to the road with his animal show, next May. JOE PAZEN. CHICAGO, ILL. The Dills offered at the various variety houses are up to the usual standard of merit and busi- ness continues good. MAJESTIC (John If, Draper, Mgr. for Kohl ft Castle).—Rose Coghlan and Company head the bUl, with a very diverting dramatic sketch en- titled "The Ace of Trumps," which was seen at the local variety houses some time ago. Miss Coghlan' scored a bit. Chas. Leonard Fletcher, whose character Impersonations are well known here, made one of the biggest hits ever accom- plished by a single artist. Mr. Fletcher Is a thor- oughly capable and versatile actor and was the real bit of the bill. Charley Case made his first appearance in two years, and offered a monologue that kept the audience In good humor. The Fadette Orchestra moved over from Haymarket and offered their musical act, which is commend- able in every way. Wartenberg Bros, gave their acrobatic and Juggling act and received con- siderable applause. Flske and McDonougn pleased immensely with their sketch "Good News," which served to introduce the artists to good advantage. World's Comedy Four are good singers and dancers and their act made a hit. Mile. Verera, the Italian 'soprano, scored even a bigger hit than at the Olympic two weeks ago. The Splller-Pltt- 11iiiii Trio in a musical specialty were good, and others who shared applause were George and May Woodward, sketch artists; Rose and Severns, Dutch comedians; Mlett's Dogs, Ewert Bros., ring aerlalists, and Martin Sisters, pretty singers and dancers. OLYMPIC (Abe Jacobs, mgr. for Kohl & Cas- tle).—A good comedy bill rules this week. The list has for Its beadllner Bert Coote, who pre- sented bis clever sketch "A Lamb on Wsll Street," which was seen at the Majestic two weeks ago. Goohnan's Dogs gave a wonderful exhibition of canine Intelligence and the act was liberally applauded throughout. Bruno and Rus- sell have a very clever singing and dancing specially, Avon Comedy Four presented a boister- ous comedy sketch, entitled "The New Teacher," which introduced the quartette in some good -••ngs. Clifford and Burke, black face comedians, please with their talking act. Fredo and Dare lu a comedy uiualcal specialty created uiuny laugh* They are talented musicians and received much applause for their eutertaluiug act. The Misses Delmore offered a really artistic vocal and Instru mental musical act that was a big hit. Golden and Hughes succeeded in creating mauy laughs in their sketch "Sister Etta's Visit North," and Lizzie McKeever sang Illustrated songs which wen- well received. Others on the bill were Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, musicians; Aerial Martins, trapeze performers; J. W. Draue, monolugist; Barnes \ Lewis, comedy Jugglers; Camllle Trio, operatic HAYMARKET (W. E. Freeman, mgr. for Kohl & Castle).—The Hoch-Elton Company presented au amusing comedy sketch entitled "Mile. Riccl" which Is replete with bright dialogue and funny situations. Tony Wilson and Helolse have one of the Nest comedy acrobatic acts seen here. The act made a hit. Beatrice Mackeuxle and company agaiu presented "A Montana Beaut." The uct is now much Improved and ..lias Mackeuxle aud her company were the recipients of much applause. Raymond and Caverly returned from St. Louis and offered their clever Dutch and tramp act, a big hit. Their jokes aud travesty on Grand opera kept the audience In coustant laughter. The acrobatic act of the Bedouin Arabs was remarkable and the applause they received was terrilie. May Bel fort sang some songs, and Ferguson aud Pass- more offered their clever singing and dancing specialty. Pete Baker's dialect stories and songs were appreciated. Other good acts were offered by Amoros Sisters, trapeze performers; Buckley's Dogs, J. C. Fox, equilibrist; Bessie Crawford, talented vocalist; Gladdeu and La vine, comedy sketch; Gordon and Heath, black fact) comedians. INTERNATIONAL (Al G. Flournoy, mgr.).— bills are better than ever. Among those who ap- peared were the Great Kllpatrick, the one-legged bicycle rider, who Introduced a number of daring feats; Lysler and Cooke, wire walkers; Juggling Burkes, club swingers; John and Carrie Mack, In songs and dances; Mulvey aud Ward, comedy sketch; Huntress and Roby, spectacular illusion ists; May Neilson, vocalist and Ray Raymond in illustrated songs. NOTES.—Fred Irwin, whose burlesque com- puny played at the Trocadero last week, was ar- rested by Harry Hamlin of the Grand Opera House aud held to the Federal Grand Jury on the charge of violating a copyright—that of repro- ducing lu his burlesque a scene from "Babes lu Toy land" now playing in the city. FRANK WEISBERG. "BOHEMIANS" NOTES. SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 28.—"Bohemians" opeued up well to satisfaction and continued to bund out laughs durlug the week. .With but three matinees ou the week, the company had a chance of "picking winners." Will H. Ward hit the pool room kings up In great fashion, taking their mouey without administering gas. Ward made u ten strike on Lady King at 10 to 1, and tipped it off to the others in the company. Andy Gard- ner had $10 up aud Barney Gerard, the manager, took a day off, and "managed" to help "clean" the bookies. The trip In the west has been highly satisfactory to both the management of the com- pany aud the performers. Tom Miner, the man who gets the dough each week from Barney- Gerard, sent on by express 'lh lbs. of deer, which was part of a successful hunting trip. Tom has beeu lucky this season and hit the bull's eye In his bunting trips and lu bis burlesque show. In two weeks we will be frisking In Frisco. THE BIG SCREAM. PITTSBTTKO, PA. GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.).—Cheridah Simp sou's "City Girls" make the bit of the bill. Miss Skill sou does excellent work and her voice Is in due condition. The "Pittsburg Girl" Is, of course, the center of attraction. This young lady la of rather too slender a build to represent a typical native damsel, but her mimicry of the supposed Pittsburg ••walk" causes great merriment. Carl- ton Macy and M'aud Hall have an excellent act In "A Timely Awakening," though a little Judicious pruning would make it go better. Searl and Vio- let Allen & Co. appear In "The New Reporter," an amusing farcical conglomeration. Bobby North, the Hebrew impersonator, who made so mauy friends while with the Avenue Travesty Company, was stormbound and could not get here in time for the Monday afternoon performance, but was giveu a rousing welcome that evening. He has a laughable mouologue. Frauk V. Seymour and Emma Hill made good In their comedy acrobatic act called "The Mix and the Mixer." Seymour does some great rough and tumble acrobatics. Prof. Macart's hal>oous and monkeys were also delayed lu reaching Pittsburg and bad to make their initial appearance Monday evening. The act went well. Alfred Arenscn is one of the best equilibrists seen here in a good while. Slgnor Del Oro, with his "arinoiiipede" and giant accordion produces musical results that are extremely pleas- lug. Francis Wood does some clever hoop rolling, Otto Bros., Gefman comedians, make a hit, espe daily with their souks; Ward and Ward are good dancers, and the bill Is rounded out by Jessie Moras, a chic vocalist; McCarthy and Relna, with a black face singing and dancing act; Hyde and Hyde, two Pittsburg bojl, and the moving pic- tures. OAYETY Llames E. . Orr, mgr.).---Bob Manchester's Craekcrjacks are playing to big business. There are two skits, "The Ra/.zle Daz xle Girls" ami "Nature in Marble Halls." Bob Van Osten, with his funny, duck-bill nose. Is the leading comedian, am] Is ably assisted by John Ilennliigs, Ross Li•'.■.!- Charles (Jlocker, Shepard Camp, Ruby LeOtll, Anna (Jlocker aud Lillian Held. The opening burlesque Is poor, but the closing one is all right, aud Van Osten Is ex- cruciatingly runny lu It. The skits are notable for their elaborate scenic settings, the novelty of their incidental appointments, and the rich costuming. The olio is good. Lillian Held sings lu pleasing fashion, ilenulngs. Lewis and Hen ningf gl\" a condensed musical comedy,' which Is a scream, and Charles and Anns (Jlocker appear in "ll.e Frenchman and the Society Belle," In- troducing tonic rapid baton work. Shepard Camp has a blackface monologue and songs, funuy but vulgar at linns, Byron and Langdon con vulse the audience with their act. "The Original