Variety (June 1907)

16 VARJ&TY Great Surprise Presenting the' greatest blackface act in vaudeville u k \ ■I A LIE HI MORE" Big hit at Henderson's Coney Island last' week. Direction A. M. HOPKINS horn's Boy" and "Who Owns the Baby?" The olio constats of the Kimball Brothers, singing and dancing act; Green and Weathers, colored bicycle riders: Black and Grant, sketch team; Sarrell Brothers, equilibrists; K. E. Perry, comedian; Ethel Brandon, vocalist; John J. Black, rube comedian; Gardner, West and Sunshine, singers and dancers, and Pete Grlffen, buck and wing dancer. Grlffen is much more in bis element here than he was at the Orpheum a week ago. The Minstrel Maids at Austin A Stone's still continue to receive complimentary notices about the pretty pink silk souvenir programs which they got out on the occasion of their 100th anniver- sary (not i years, thank you, but weeks) at this house. Manager A. B. White was responsible for the novelty, which was much appreciated by pat- rons. "Down in Mobile" is the curio hall feat- ure, with plenty of Southern dancing and singing. Dorothy Norton and Joe Manley sing "Marlanlna" well. Arthur Weat. picture songs; Tom Kennette, monologue; the Lippencotts, song and dance; Bar- ker and Hensuaw in Irish comedy and Ida Camp- hell are the olio features. All the' motion picture houses are doing goad business. A new one was opened in Court street this week called The Jollette. It is owned by the Boston Electric Vaudeville Company and seats 850 people. Manager Knapp, of Boston's Bden Musee, has added a number of novelties, including a reproduc- tion of the Thaw trial James W. Gammon and Al. Curtin have been made the advertising agents for Lexington Park at Leclngton this summer. Mr. Gammon is the advertising agent of the Palace. PHILADELPHIA. By GEORGE M. YOUNG. KEITH'S HI. T. Jordan, mgr. Monday re- hearsal 9). —It required more than ordinary skill to get this week's show on so that it would play well there being no less than seven full stage numbers on the list, but when Stage Manager Grant Lafferty whipped it into shape it moved with surprising swiftness and smoothness for so heavy a bill, and despite the fact that but two of the big acts «vere new here it is as good an entertainment as has been given in a long time. The trst of the new acts was the "Six English Rockers," which proved the best "girl act" ever offered in this city. Headed by Nellie Florede, GUS EDWARDS SAYS that "Schooldays" Is already the most popular song he baa ever had. By the way, the lyric la by Will D. Cobb, and you must certainly admit it Is some lyric. This week the song is being featured by Gus Edwards' "Schoolboys and Girls" at Ham- mersteln's; Ea telle Wordette Co., at Keith A Proctor's 125th Street; Leila Taylor, at Keith ft Proctor's 58th Street, and Sunshine and Tem- pest, at Henderson's Coney Island. The lucky publisher Is GUS EDWARDS MUSIC PUB. CO., 1512 Broadway. Times Square, New York. Notice Extraordinary!—Johnny Stanley will be the star attraction with Gus Edwards' "Blonde Typewriters," playing real music on real typewriters. The name of the skit is "A Picnic For One." who possesses an excellent voloe, the act la strong vocally and the girls are all good dancers. Miss Florede makes a lot of her solo, while the girls are changing for the "rocker" feature, which la pretty, novel and gives the act a good finish. Searl and Violet Allen put on the other new act, "The Traveling Man." There Is a novel stage setting here, the Interior of a Pullman chair car, and It affords an excellent spot to introduce tta Aliens In some bright sayings, but the dance by the "butcher" is rather out of place, and would be better in front of the "station" drop. Henry E. Dlxey and Marie Nord- strom furnished delightful entertainment in the sketch "David Garrlck." Dlxey was clever as usual, and Miss Nordstrom added that touch of legitimate daintiness which la so lacking In vaude- ville sketches, dividing honors with Dixey. It was one of the strong hits of the bill. The Zlngarl Troupe in their operatic offering "Gypsy Life" showed almost an entirely new cast from its first presentation here and the singing wss much Im- proved. Sophie Akounine, who replsces Dora Roaca as the violinist, also appears In a single specialty. She plays with skill and appreciation, being one of the best violinists that baa been beard here, and waa rewarded liberally for her efforts. Ryan and Richfield repeated the sketch "Mag Haggarty's Reception. Joe Hart's "The Futurity Winner" wss shown juat before the pic- tures. Its picturesque horse race finish was Its strongest feature. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry in "The Village Cut-up" pleased. The portion in "one" Is sadly In need of a ebange. Work and Ower got through nicely with their comedy acro- batics, s portion of which was new and attractive. Jack Nor worth scored his usual big hit. He Is about the most popular of all the monoioglsts working "straight," and closed by having the bouse singing with him a pretty, catchy song. Brady and Mahoney were seen for the first .time in s talking sketch, which was something of a nov- elty, so far as to characters assumed, but the ma- terial bears marks of much usage. Cogan and Bancroft repeated their skating specialty. The comedy la done after some fancy work by one of the pair, losing the effect. The funniest thing In the act Is the setting, which Is a work of art. James Morton and Mamie Diamond, from the bur- lesque field, with a rough farce, and Clark and Brsdley, "Teddy Bear Girls," In an ordinary "sister act." made up the lengthy bill. CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE (Klaw A- Erlanger, mgrs. Monday rehearsal 9:30).—The "Georgia Minstrels" and their entire company, Mclntyre and Heath, returned as the chief feature of Klaw ft Erlanger's "Advanced Vaudeville" this week, heading a well balanced bill, almost all numbers of which have been seen here in the past. The audience laughed Just aa heartily over Mc- lntyre and Heath's Impersonation Of the stranded and hungry theapiana as ever. With the addition cf some of the material used in "The Ham Tree," the old sketch is longer and was amusing from start to finish. The Wilfred Clarke farce, "What Happened Next," a familiar vehicle, was another bright offering. It Is doubtful If a more legitimate comedy sketch is offered in vaudeville, and despite the well-worn theme, the act is none the less enjoyable. It Is a bright, well-written skit and is admirably presented by Wilfred Clarke. Theo. Carew. Archie Gillies and Eleanor De, Mott. Irene Lee and her "Kandy Kids" opened the bill. The act Is new in this city and is.little removed from several of its kind which have been introduced in vaudeville of late. Miss Lee is s sprightly dancer and has a fair voice. The only novelty In the offering, is the Dutch finish, which could be lm- • proved. The ' carelessness of the stage-clearers ■, gave .Charles Sweet, the "Musical Burglar," cause , for some side remarks, which had tbe audience' guessing, but when he finally got down to his regular, routine be pleased with his trick piano playing.' Satire on female habits is pretty well worn out, but Sweet got away.with a lot of It, too much In fact. There is very little excuse for using the "burglar" Idea in the. act as he now does it. Shean and Warren came next, reviving their old sketch "Quo Vadia Upaide Down." The clever handling of the German character carried the sketch through despite the abundance of horse play. Maude Lambert sang three songs In a clear, powerful soprano voice. Miss . Lambert made tbe mistake of singing entirely too fast, especially In "Love Me and tbe World Is Mine," a beautiful ballad, which has become mighty popular over here of late, and also an Italian song. At times It was difficult for tbe orchestra to keep up with her. She won several encores with "Little Bit More," using a "plant" In the upper box, who partly spoiled the effect after tbe first chorus by overacting. The Italian Trio, which has not been heard in this city for some time, sang several operstlc selections, and met with approval. These men have good voices and sing in almost perfect harmony. Owing to the non-arrival of part of their apparatus and costume trunks, the Curson Sisters, the aerial act, from the New York Hippo- drome, missed Monday and Tuesday. The "Gibson Girls" number waa the only holdover. It was Just as well received again. One of tbe men seemed to be new this week. Anabelle Whltford continued to carry off the honors. TROCADERO (Fred Willson, mgr.).—Billy Wat- son and his "Cosy Corner Burlesquers" have met with the success predicted, and they put on an- other lively bill this week. The singing first part has already won Its way Into popularity. This week Elsie Delroy, Harriet Daly. Irene White, .«'l<e Gilbert. Edna Hvland. Mamie Helms. Mabel White. Maggie Newell and the hard-working Mlllerahlp Sisters have numbers, leading tbe good singing chorus. Grade and Reynolds, held over from last week; Millershlp Sisters, Cunningham and Smith, and Ameta. a novelty dancer, made up the olio. For a burlesque Watson put on tbe "Irish Justice" under the title of "Unwritten Law," Watson playing the "Judge." He made a change In the character, playing a very old "Dutch" lawyer and got a whirl of laughter In nearly every speech. He had the glrla on the stage as witnesses, prisoners and Jury, a novelty which pleased the patrons of the house. George P. Murphy has been engaged for four weeks, begin- ning next Monday, and Watson will take a rest. Elsie Davis. Lillian Newell, Pearl Radcliff, Kitty Evans and Kitty Buckley will be added to tbe chorus, whlfib now numbers twenty-two. BIJOU (Sam Dawson, mgr.).—"The Washington Society tJlrls." somewhat changed from when it appeared as a regular "Wheel" show, furnished the bill this week. ' LYCEUM (J. G. Jertnon, mgr.).—The stock bur- lesque company under the title of "The American Beauties," with an olio of vaudeville acts, was this week's offering. BON TON (Mrs. J. G. Jermon, mgr.) .—Vaude- ville and moving pictures made up this week's hill, attracting well-filled bouses. SEASONABLE ASHLAND, PA. WOODLAND PARK (G. G. Parvls, mgr.).—The Yamamoto Troupe, clever wire and perch artists; Murphy-Whitman Company, neat rural sketch; Evelyn 8isters, very ordinary; Garden and Som- mers, instrumentalists, monotonous act; Stiney Strait, illustrated songs, and moving pictures. Bill not up to the usual standard. H. R. M. BALTIMORE, MD. MONUMENTAL (Sam M. Dawson, mgr.).—"The Americans." The chorus is large and the girls and costumes beautiful, and very catchy music. GAYETY (W. L. Ballauf. mgr.).—"Tbe French Folly Burlesquers." Fail burlesque with fine vaudeville numbers, LUBIN'S (B. C. Earle, mgr.).—Arnold's trained animals; Blanche Bailey, soubrette; Minnie Miller, singing; Genevieve Jacobs, 111. songs, all very good. LYRIC (Bernhard Clrlch, mgr.).—The fourth week of Don. Pblllpplne's Band, with Irene Anna Dleterlch, mesao soprano, receiving liberal encores at both performances. NOTES.—The Baltimore Theatre opened here 4, producing summer vaudeville. Fair house opening night.—Electric and Riverview Parks, Bay Shore, are drawing fair crowds.— This is final week at Lyric . SYLVANUS. If There's Room for Us All On The Trolley" With Extra Verses that are Really Funny XL. BAY CITY, MICH. WENONA BEACH CASINO (R. W. Richards, mgr.).—In spite of the chilly breaes that swept the Saginaw Bay Sunday large crowda witnessed the performance. The bill was headed by Edwin H. and Katbryn Deacon In their laughing bit; Cora Landis, songs and character cbanges, went well; Harry Vokes and Margaret Daly Vokes. assisted by Maud Dunn, in a one-set comedy, very good and was so recognised; The Easterbrooks, musical hussars, good; Three Bounding Gordons, athletes, do fine work. BIJOU (J. D. Pllmore, mgr.).-:—Antrim and Peters, singing, whistling and bone playing, pleased; Truman Seymour, In behalf of the B. P. O. B., well renders a very ap- propriate selection for tbe occasion; Francis Hoyt and company, "An Eventfsl Honeymoon," are good and receive credit; Ben Davis, comedian singer and dancer: Four Malverns, acrobats, great- est ever witnessed under this roof. U. C. HERTZ. BUFFALO, N. Y. SHEA'S (M. Shea, mgr. Monday rehearsal 10). —Capacity business. Maggie Cline, Jolly as ever; Vtlddleton Spellmeyer and company In "A Texas Wooing," fine; Majestic Musical Four, good; Fred Ray and company, bit; Belle Blanche, clever; Mile. NadJe, excellent; McPhee and Hill, fine; Published by LEO FEIST, - New York moving pictures, good; Eddie Leonard and Ward Brothers, bit. -LAFAYETTE (Chas. M. Baggs. mgr.).—"California Girls" in bright, breeiy bur- lesque, good. Next: "High Flyers." WASH- INGTON (L. F. Linn, mgr.).—Bertha Rlcullse, good; Harry Reed, ill. songs, fine; Prof. Seymour, mind roader. mysterious; moving pictures, excel- lent. HIPPODROME (C. Elwyn Edwards. mgr.).—Edith Melrose, good; Eugene Wellington, fine; Margie Edwards, excellent; Dell and Miller, moving pictures, hit- THE GRAND (C. E. Edwards, mgr.).—Good business. Carrie Burke, George Densmore, Harry Bloom and V. L. Martin In ill. songs, and moving pictures. -BIJOU DREAM (Charles P. Humphrey, mgr.).—Three changes a week, with tbe lstest novelties In mov- ing pictures. Business excellent.——LUNA PARK (R. H. MacBroom. mgr.).—Big business opening week. Dare Devil Dash, the Four Balllotts, Myrtle C. Byrne and company, the Great Martyne, EVERY ISSUE A FEATURE NUMBER • The Show World The 20th Century Amusement Weekly Devoted Exclusively to the Profession of Entertainment. FIRST SOUVENIR ISSUE ON THE NEWS STANDS June 26th 10 CENTS THE COPY It will be our special care to make the reading matter and news as interesting, timely and trustworthy as possible, so that the information offered in every de- partment may possess a real value for readers. 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