Variety (September 1907)

VARIETY 23 and caught the interest of the bouie. Stewart and Deamond have a good collection of parodies and a laughing song that won them a volley of j»ntl». Hune, Cain and Hooy were on the bill with a singing comedy act, and Hayes and Alpolnt filled a return date. The choice one waa the Juggling of The Gagneaux, an act that from start to finish abowed originality both in me- chanical contrivances and feats. They rank with the beat of tbelr kind shown on the coast and scored an emphatic hit. Bsco Ives sang the Illus- trated song. MISSION (S. Fried, mgr.).—Week 26: This house returned to atraight vaudeville, playing the acta of the Western States Circuit. The opening bill was made up of Maud Williams, singing comedienne; Masse and Manse, comedy Jugglers; Nat Wentwortb. balladlst; Delmas and Martlnelll, aerial artists; Bert Haverly, nomologist, and The Spraguellas, 4pecta -ular rouulcal act. NOTES.—Houdini, the Handcuff King, who opened at the Orpheum Aug. 25, Jumped into the bay from Washington street pier heavily man- acled 29 and came to the surface free after a minute's stay under water. Houdlnl'a engage- ment at the Orpheum has been extended one week, and as Brindamour is scheduled to open at the Princess September 9 this will bring the rival Jail breakers into close opposition. Both will be feat- ured at the respective houses and the fur should fly.—Sam Harris returned from his Eaatern trip 29, bringing with him the major portion of the Princess' opening bill. A special baggage car waa required to transport the properties.—Phil Hastings, formerly press agent of the Orpheum here, will act in that capacity for the Princess.— During the past week Esco Ives, the Empire's balladlst, haa been playing In both vaudeville and the legitimate, filling a role In Deunis o* Sullivan's production of "Peggy Macbree" at the Alcaaar in addition to his singing numbers at the Empire.— The Grand Theatre, Sacramento, opens Sept. 3 with 'h«- following bill: Sevengall, Dufree and Gllson. Wells and Sells, Hayes and Alpolnt, The Musical Monarchs and The Spray Sisters. The house is newly built and will be allied with the Western States Vaudeville Association. It ad- joins tbe Acme, the Sullivari-Considine bouse. which play a the full strength of tbe S. ft C. shows, and there should be big doings in vaude- ville at the capital city of the State. The West- ern States people also announce that they will open the Bell at Stockton, Cal.. shortly.—Stanton and Sandberg, who were to leave for tbe North- west, have been retained to play additional Cali- fornia time for tbe Western States Circuit. Belle Gordon, the novelty bag puncher, who has been HI at Reno, Nevada, has returned to this city much im proved In health, and expects to be able to fulfill ber Western time shortly. BOSTON 'WHEN TWO HEARTS ARE ONE" ft-fl/\Y/ (Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Drew), 12 YEARS' RUN. YOU " A QUIET EVENING AT HOME ' _ ^ _ (Johnstone Bennett), £IN 10 YEARS' RUN. #* BILLY'S TOMBSTONES? at MIRROR — "Screamingly Funny —Distinctly Novel—Hit Home—Roars of Laughter Followed Almost Every Line." VARIETY—"A Veritable Masterpiece of Clean, Concise and Infectious Humor—▲ Perfect Example of Sustained Entertainment—Not a Dull Moment From Start to Finish." IF YOU WANT SURE VAUDEVILLE MATERIAL GO TO KENNETH LEE "THE ONE WRITER FOR VAUDEVILLE WHO UNDERSTANDS THE FIELD." 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Ireaa Beatley, Helen Bertram, Cherldab Sim peon, Grace Gardner, Virginia Sargent, Etc. CD. M. MARKUM, SI W«St 81st Street, New York City Variety's Chicago Office IS IN THE Chicago Opera House Block Advertisements and subscriptions received at regular rates. News items may be forwarded there, and will be promptly transmitted. By ERNEST L. WAITT. VARIETY Office. 278A Tremout St. Featured at the Tremont were "Tbe London Models," tbe most artistic thing of its kind ever doue here. They deserve a second week. Maud Hall Mary, with Alex von Mltsel and Jeasie Dodd. do tbe "Magpie and tbe Jay." Mltsel dues very good aa tbe "Jay." Tbe Meredith Slaters haven't changed tbelr act a bit since last sea- son, exceot to substitute another song for "I'm Sorry," which doesn't go aa well sa that one did. Frank Bush Is better than be has b en for years. Fred Karno's company In "A Night in a London Music Hall." with Billy Reeves as tbe Inebriated swell. Is not new here, but takes very well. Tbe O'Kabe Japs have a good acro- batic act. also the Florens Family. Edna Aug was billed as a big feature (New Acts), but fell Hat. The Keltb bill, for general excellence, Iih< rsrelv been eotialled at thst bouse. Robert H1I- l.ard heads the bill with "The Man Who Won the Tool." He has an unusually capable supp r , and the act is strong In its tense dramatic moments. Uus Edwards' "Blonde Typewriters" can't typewrite a little bit. but sing to beat the baud. "The Battle of Too-Soon," by Gal- lagher and Barrett; Ethel Levey, who returns with a severe cold wbicb handicaps her badly, nnd Hassan Ben All's Arabs are in tbe body of the bill. Cliff Gordon starts well but falls off in the middle of bis German monologue. Zarrell Brothers, equilibrists; Brown and Le Van in a character dialogue; Nessen, Hunter and Nessen, bsck usraln with their clubs and hoops; Dorothy Kenton, whose banlo is drowned out by the or- chestra: the Brothers Fermane in "Tbe Nlghtlu- gale's Courtship." and Kelly and Rose, vocalists, who have shown excellent judgment In their songs, complete tbe bill. Business was enormous. Tbe Orpheum's opening bill bad Nellie Floretl.* and tbe "Six English Rockers" as beadllners, with Capt. George Auger and company in a real noveltv. called "Jack the Glaut Killer." The girls have been seen here before, and go unusual- ly good. Auger's sketch is mightily Interesting, especially to the children of all ages. Bert How- ard and Leona Bland rather overdo their attempt at comedy in "The Stage Manager," but get tbe laugha. Nat Leroy and Minnie Woodford are reminiscent and only fair. Olga Lorraine, of whom something big was expected, did not come ud to expectations. She needs rehearsing in ber impersonations. Stelllng and Revell. gymnast comedians from London, are fair, and If Rice and Cady would improve their dialect their act would be Improved. Foy and Clark in "Ajt the Bottom of tbe Sea" have a new act that is too funereal for vaudeville. A change has been made in tbe leadership of the Keith orchestra. Harrv Peck, the director for many years, receiving tbe conge, and Bart E. Orady, who has been pianist, etc., since the house opened, being elevated to bis position. Mr. Orady made a decidedly favorable Impression with the artists and the patrons, because he seems to take a live interest in everything. A change was made in the player of tbe bass viol and the bass drum at the same time. Manager Dupee of the local Keith house sailed for Europe on the Cunard line on Tuesday. He will spend several months abroad, purely for pleasure. All the variety houses in the city are now open, the Palace coming into line this week for the regular season. Business opens well at all, especially at night. PALACE (Chas. Waldron. mgr.).—Bryan's "Congress of American Girls," with "Out on Strike" and "Hey Diddle Diddle" as the bur- lesques. put up a verv good show. "Out on strike" includes a lot of Impersonations of Broad way stars, following tbe lead of "Wine, Woman and Song." and some of tbe Impersonations are much better done. Tbe feature act is Capt. Fox's Zouaves. HOWARD (Jay Hunt, mgr.).—"The Strolling Players." who were at the Columbia two weeks ago. are now here, but un:ler the name of "The Avenue Belles." The show differs In no respect, except possibly being quicker and smoother. T ii Haulon has improved ber Maggie Burns character, and Madge Hnghes has built up ber Irish woman's part. The Howard's own show consists of George B. Alexander, the perennial; the Lovitts. grotesque acrobats; Murphy and Andrews, vocalists; Collins and Collins, come- dians: Robertson and Fanchette In a brlgbt sketch; Tenney, Juggler; Frothlngbam and Den- ham, talkists, and the Musical Jacksons. LYCEUM (Bachelor & Ripley, mgrs.).—The "Gay Morning Glories" bloomed here this week, with a really strong show that brought good business. The burlesques are "Pleasures of Paris" and "The Forbidden Fruit." Snltz Moore heads the vaudeville in a new sketch. "A Woman (?)." "The English Belles," n dancing net. makes good, and The Healys. singers, talkers and piano players; James and Lucia Cooper, in a comedy sketch. and Smith nnd Brown, singers and dancers, complete the list. COLUMBIA (Harry N. Farren. mgr.).—"Amer- icans Abroad" and "Out for a Lark" are the two burlettas given by "The Nightingales" at this bona*. Tony Kennedy and Ted Evans are the big screams with the cast. Annie Yale la the chief nightingale, .lunette Woods does a Span- ish dnnre that should lead to something higher for ber. Vulcan, the strong man, caught the crowd by lifting a horse and by pulling against two automobiles In front of the theatre before the show. James R. Walters, in a Hebrew monologue, goes well. PREMIER. "Tw<» Thousand Miles Without a Hollar" is the feature film here. "The Rivals." "Modern Painters" and "A Temperance Story" come next. Business very big. AI'STIN & STONE'S (Stone A Shaw, props.).— "Old Tremont Row" Is the catchy title for this week's displays of curios and features. Prokos and Nideff. wrestlers; Mile. Marcelle's Parisian iiusleN. St. Lawrence Brothers, gymnasts; AJax, sword swallower. and Prlncella. tbe "perfect man." are In the curio hall, while beside tbe Iftnttrel Maids In the theatre there nre'Vlsocchl and Dlmembro. the Joyces. Bryant and Gray an 1 the Meadows Comedy Club In "A Night at the Club." HAYDE COSTUMER 161 WEST UD Telephone 711 Chalaaa. 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