Variety (December 1907)

4tfd VARIETY Rochester. Albany; lft i»i, Fay Foster, Ixmdon, N. Y Girl from Happyland, Corinthian Golden Crook, Gayety, Detroit. High Jinks, Gotbani, N. Y. High School Glrla. Columbia Boston. Ideal*. L. O.; 16. Bowery. N. Y. Imperials. Buckingham. Louisville. Irwin's Big Show, Gayety, Phlla. Jersey Lilies. Greenwald's, New Orleans. Jolly Grass Widows. Bon Ton. Jersey City Jolly Glrla, Lyceum, Washington. Kentucky Belles. Star, St. Paul. Knickerbockers, Trocadcro. Chicago. Lady Birds, l»ewey, Wh Y. Ud Lifters, Palace, -Boston. Majesties. Gaiety, Brooklyn. Mardl Gras Beauties, DM*. Empire, Kmplre, llolyoke. Masqueraders, Gayety, lndlami|>olls. Merry Maidens, Imperial. Providence. Merry Makers, Evansvlllc. Miss New York, Jr.. Colonial. Cleveland. Morning Glories. Gayety. St. Louis. Nightingales, Met. 0. 1L. Puluth. Night Owls. Gayety, Pittsburg. Orientals. 10 18, Terre Haute; 10-21. Indianapolis Parisian Belles. People's. Cincinnati. Parisian Widows, 16 18. Gllmore. Springfield. 10 21, Bijou. Beading. Tat White's (Jaiety Girls. Avenn. . Detroit Reeves' Beauty Show, Gayety. Baltimore. Rellly ft Woods. Electric, Schenectady. Rentz-Santley, Gayety. Columbus. Rialto Rounders, Dewey. Minneapolis Rice & Barton. Gayety, Toronto RolUckera, Monumental, Baltimore Rose Hill. Gayety, Birmingham Rose Sydell, Lyceum, Boston. Runaway Girls, Garden, Buffalo Sam Devere's. 16 18, Indianapoll Haute Scrlbners Big Show. Majestic. Kansas Star Show Girls. Star, Torouto. Strollers. 16-18, Des Moines; 10 21. St. Joe. Thoroughbreds, Star, Milwaukee. Tiger Lilies, Shubert, Newark. Toreadors. Theatre Royal. Montreal. Traus-Atlantlcs, 16-18, Bijou, Reading. Empire. Holyoke. Chicago. 16-18, Gayety. Albany 10-21. Terre City. Trocaderos, Euson's, 20th Century Maids, Lyceum. Troy. Vanity Fair. Casino Washington Society Watson's Bnrlesquers, Irt-lh 10-21. Star. Scranton. World Beaters, Empire. Total" Yankee Doodle Girls, Empire, Chicago 10-21. 10 -21, Phila. Ulrls, {Standard. St Jacob'*. Louis. Paterson; to their skit. "That Minstrel Man." except for noticeable improvement In the songs and general appearance. The audience liked the act. Emile Rubers scored strongly with his natural dellreo of coon songs. He should refrain from using the two sim 11-ir Jokes about the "car conductor" and "druggist." Both have the same points The Montrose Troupe followed with their aero batlcs, and Valazzi, a cannon ball Juggler, showed nothing startling in that line, although be is •killed. Gartelle Brothers are expert roller skaters, and amused with their knockabout an tics and apparently hard falls Dorothy Adams has a new song for her opening. There is marked Improvement in her impersonations, but still lacks confidence. Walter Washburn and Nellie Keeley presented a racing playlet. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry were programmed, but did not appear. Houdlnl is retained as the headliner. AUDITORH'M (Klaw & Erlanger. ingrs.; Mil- ward Adams, director. Sunday rehearsal 10:30. Colonial Theatre).—The advent of Louis Mann as a vaudevllllan again supports the heralded endeavor to uphold the high standard of merit and magnitude inaugurated at this theatre ten weeks ago under the Klaw & Brlanger banner. The competitive strife, which was carried on tenaciously and resulted in lively current news paper slinging, seems to have subsided to a de gree. and the two factors are more reticent. The Auditorium bill contains a number of acts that run entirely too long. Mr. Mann and Com pany. in a condensed "All on Account of Eliza," occupied the stage forty five minutes. Mr. Mann was eordlalljr received and made a postlve suc- cess. If. Desrochos and Mile. Rlanca started the list with French songs, evidently comic. Judging by their eccentric manoeuvres. The woman dls played an elaborate gown. Cartwell and Harris did nicely in a dancing nnmlier, the fancy evolu- tions of Miss Harris lielng particularly clever. The (Jreat Terley gave an Interesting and enter- taining series of character Impersonations of famous people. . The stage device for introducing the notables Is unique and novel. Newbold and Carroll, bar experts, were moved to a position far down the bill and showed agility in that line. I.one and Cotton offered their proteau sketch. The act ran somewhat too long. Jordan and Harvey made a good Impression with their routine of talk. Woodward's Seals returned, giv- ing th*» same curiously interesting performance. Hetty King, held over, also George Fuller Gol- den, who Introduced new stories together with the others heard last week. CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE (Frank Rivers, mun- jiimt for Kohl ft Castle. Monday rehearsal 0).— Chas. E. Evans and Company, "The Immensa- phone"; Vernon, Bailey and Austin's "American Heautles"; Harry Tate's "Motoring" (recently at the Auditorium), Ernesto Sisters. Murphy and Francis. Josle Allen, Lipman and Lewis. Dave and Percle Martin. Harry Jones, Welch and F.nrl. OLYMPIC (Abe Jacobs, manager for Kohl & Castle. Monday rehearsal 0).—Harry Bulger heads. Julie Heme and Company, Leom Morris' • Ponies. Four Arcomes, I>eon Thurber and "Picks," Mile. Martha Hutchison, Lusby Company, The Vagges. Reed and St. John. Harry Newman, Clark and Temple, Thomas J. (Qulglcy. HAYMARKET (Wm. Newklfk. manager for Kohl ft Castle. Monday rehearsal 0).- "The crickets." Harry Gllfoll, Shean and Warren, Willy Zimmerman, Ferrero, musical dog; Chris. Richards, the Ruppelts, Ida O'Day, Howard and F.sher, Grace Hooper. Qulnn Trio. Ida Maco. STAR (Tom Carinondy. manager for Kohl ft Castle).—Fetching Brothers, George A. Beane and tympany. Estelle Hursch, Florence Troupe. Al- e>ans. Cooks and Oaks. • • 3 Acuna. J. M.; Hob me, W. A.; Baird and Duuu • Chicago office l; Rurrei Terre Allison. Mrs.; Berguln. Nellie; Bunniu, Roue; Burke, Chas.; (Chicago office); Barry. W. H. Bedlnl. Gehan; Backman. Marie; Jim; Calhoun. William; Carleton and (Chicago office); Claftln, Clemenso. Bob (Chicago office); Cogswell. Sarah Ixnilse; Collins. M. D.; Crane. Lawrence; Char line and Charllne; Darnell, Edith; IHmby, Walter; Howling. Joseph; Dumas. Florence; Dem- Ing. Arthur; Donnelly. Henry V.; Dutch. Mr.; Fay Fine; Ford, John; Ferguson. Marguerite: rergd.ua, Barney; Fay. Elfle (Chicago office); Fitzgerald, Dick (1); Fullaiu. Tom; Garnellas, The- Gaudy. Louise; Gilbert, John D.; Gilling- water. Claude; Galbmdo; Gibbons. Thomas (Chi- cago office*; Griffiths. Charles; Grant. Bert and Itertha; Hauvaur and I-ee; Herbert, Will; 11. Hamilton; Hunting, Tony; Kelly, John King. Gossle; Kingsley, Miss Julia; Dorothy; Lackey. Jas.; Le Monts. Lloyd, Herbert; Marlowe and Plunkett; Cormick. Hugh; Miller. Elizabeth; McCart. Ham; Marks. Al.; Meats, Grace; Moore. W.; Kent. The; Mc Wll- Frank Moore, Rhodes; Mills, Beecher II.; Morrison, Alt'rea; Mead, Will; Murata. Toklo; Palatal; yulgley. Helen; Rose. Mr. (Spencer, Kelly an 1 Rosei; Rowley. Sam; Ross. Budd (Chicago office); Rivers & Rochester; Sullivan. Jas. Francis; Salter, Irviug; SelbinI and Grovlni; Sarll, Tony; Shayne. John; Slmonds. Teddy; Smith. Charles F.: Starr\ Mabel (Chicago office>; Stephens. Hal; Stevens. James F..; Stewart. Sully. Lew; Sutton. Harry Sterling, Evelyn; leant* and Gilbert (2): Tobln Sisters, Tlie CJ>; Toledo. Gus; Tulsa; Webb. Harry L. i Chicago office); Wilson. Harry E.; Wroth Ed.; Williams, Estella (2); Wallace. Franklyn; White, Lou; Whltaker, Raymond; Yorke and Adams, Zazelle. If.; Brown. Mrs., RUllugton. E. C.S Borfling, S.; Caprice; Caldera. A. K.; Farren. (Jeorge; Guardot, Etlume and Company; Oeiger and Walters; Henry. William; Irwin. Jack; Myers. George: O'Brien ami Havel i2); Otuita, Mile.; Kol in-on. W. A.; Sugden, Chas. M.; Sargeant. R.; Sollgmau. Minnie; Ward. May; Williams, Hat tie; Weaver, Jack. primitive does not company pie, and efforts in is called duced by GAIETY (South Chicago. F. Fitzpatrlck. man ager for Kohl ft Castle).—The Graziers, Lew Wells. Great Weston, Ellsworth and Burt. Ames and Feather*, Burke's Musical Dogs. Harris. TWELFTH STREET (Kohl ft Castle, mgrs.).— The Be Anos. "La Auto Girl." Marvin Brothers, Hughes and Mazie. EMPIRE (William Singer, mgr.).—Under the disguised caption, "Malonej. the Mayor," the owning Of Krank B Carr's "Thoroughbreds." as an emergent stock piece might survive, but even then it would be necessary to revert to the days to locate its equal. The piece require ability to interpret it. In the are several talented and capable peo- It Is a pity to see them waste their such a decrepit misfit. The burlesque "A Taste of the Forbidden Fruit." pro Harry Le Clair. It is a frolicsome musical comedy, with a scent of brisk ginger and snap. The humor Is spontaneous and the story skilfully handled. The chorus Is the most animated seen in a long time. The coryphees nre energetic, precise and uniformly well staged numbers. A better bunch of willing girls could not Ik? found, and they contribute to the at tractiveness. Vocally they are not strong. The costumes are neat and changes frequent with even number. The best singing number was "My IIIue Eyed Sue." by Geo. Betts. the owner of a very good baritone voice. Some incon sistency in attire was displayed by the female principals in the opening piece. They should wear long dresses or street gowns Instead of the abbreviated decollete gowns, which made them look too soubrettlsh. Harry Le Clair appeared lu the section credited to him as the author, and furnished most of the comedy. His presence was always significant of unblemished mirth. In the olio he received much applause. Marie Richmond has grace, good looks, and what connoisseurs would cheerfully recommend as n statuesque "figure" In tights, although she appears Im- posingly In a well-fitting gown reaching her tops. Josle Flynn Is a saucy young woman. If she continues in her present vocation ultimately become a first-rate comedienne, character changes were liked, but she should shoe and will Her not sing ballads. Joseph Howard represents a Ger- mar. and Harry McAvoy made a better showing In eccentric than Irish, which Is somewhat over- drawn In make-up. His dialect Is agnvahle. The Dancing Mitchells are novelty acrobatic and whirl- wind dancers, and their executions are exceed- ingly clever, requiring much vigor and skill. They were roundly applauded. Howard and Lln- der in "As My Father Used to Say." talked and argued for about fifteen minutes. The skit is too nonsensical In Its present form. It consists retorts of the Jokey sort. What- of It. however, proved that they doing better. Mile. La Toska Ik and twisted her body energetl Nette Sisters danced evidently as of conventional ever there was are capable of a contortionist cally, and De well as they possibly could without much exer- tion. They are neat and pleasing. A new first part should be provided for the show. The pres- ent one Is without m<*lt and gives the well- balanced company little opportunity to lie gentle or display individual ability. SID J. EPSON'S (Sid J. Euson. mgr.).—There Is no apparent deviation In the material construe tlon of the show offered by the "(Jolden Crook" since last season. "Dr. Bamley's Daffy House" is only a surname for particles of discarded ele- ments, and the tardy speeches, occasionally re- verting to "rough house," are too unfunny to have any value. It Is to Ik? regretted that the show is so devoid of comedy. The equipment Is as good if not better than last season. A very showy setting Is disclosed and everything converges to extravaganza, until the comedians spoil the effects with their clowning. Eighteen girls compose the chorus, mostly small, frail, and In their teens. The kindergarten brigade has been well drilled In a series of numbers and is especially active in "The Ballet of the Rosen," t.$ the are and and Dogs, Chas. St. Billy Bates. Qllbert'a similar to "The Four Seasons," employed previ- ously. La Alvora, female Impersonator, Intro- duced a striking dance quite dexterously. Several girls are evidently recent recruits, for they painted their cheeks with enough grease paint to si-pplv half a dozen choristers with the tint. Billy Kelly. Fred Victor, Billy Busch. Joe Con way, Tom lllgglua, Chas. Ahearn. Dora De Vere, Mazle Yale and Marie Rogers are among the principals. There are five acts In the olio besides the "ballet." Hlgglna and Phelps open with a stereotyped string of the oldest Jokes heard In recent years. The redeeming portion is the band stand and song at the finish. There is no rea- son why newer or more up-to-date material should not be secured. They can handle it Just as effectively as the other. Mazie Yale and Marie Rogers. "The Buster Brown Girls," are to be complimented for eliminating considerable of the "kidding." They are a vivacious and magnetic pair, and did very nicely with well chosen songs. Miss Rogers should smile oftener, even as often as Miss Yale, although she Is dls sentimental ballads. Chas. Ahearn wb on cycles, showing a number of In Interspersed with comedy. Bush-De their illustrated musical act. prove of the olio and fully merited the FOLLY (John A. Fennessy, mgr Corner Girls" returned. The ' only C roster since reviewnl about two months ago Smith and Arado. The others are Honau Kearney. Frank Riley, Belle Travers, Rruse Dagneau. SCHINDLKRS (L. Scblndler. mgr.).—Captain Treat's Seals. (Jeorge and Pauline Kid.I. Hart Trio, Brandt and Lareno, Brooks Sister*. Jennie Goode. IOLA (A. W. Roth, mgr.).—Glrdeller's Castellane and Brothers. Dorothy Vaughn, Helnes, Lamont and Milham, Bilh Mason. NATIONAL (C. R. Svenlng. mgr.).—M Julien, Douglas Sisters, Fred Helder, Brewster. Cook and Cutting, Bates and TEDDY (Geo. Powell, nigr.).- Anlmals. Cora Lawton Mitchell and Company. Major O'Laugblln. Courtney and Jeanette, H. E. Lester. Helnes Sisters. IMPERIAL (P. J. Schaefer. mgr.).—Four Mexicans, Alice Van, the Tellers. Edith Shaw. Santaro and Marlowe, Wade Baker. ADD NOTES .. — .._.. —.. — .. In the private office of Sid J. Euson is a new regulation gymnasium apparatus, installed by Chas. II. Waldron, who was in the city last week with his "Trocadero" hurlesquers, which played at Mr. Euson's theatre. Mr. Euson has for a long time tried to figure out how he could reduce bis weight, and resorted to all sorts of devices without avail. Mr. Waldron suggested plenty of exercise and referred to his physique as a result of the practice, assuring him that if the In- structions were faithfully carried out. he would lose some of his flesh In a very short time. Mr. Ensoa can be found behind locked door.-* of his office twice dally in perpetual exercise, his body swinging to and fro until the perspiration rolls down his cheeks. He is not quite proficient with the stomach massage outfit, but declares he wfll test that when he gets enough strength. NOTES.—Jose Allen, "The Shopping Girl." snd Walter F. Hopper (non-professional) were mar- ■ rled on Thanksgiving Day.- More than $20,000 is being expended in remodeling the building at OoS Pacific avenue. Tacoma. Wash., for vaude- ville purposes. The theatre, which will be known as the "Crystal," Is owned by Alex Pan- tages.—Ames and Feathers, having closed with Johnny Ray's musical show, returned to vaude- ville. Beruard and Coleman and Genie Pollard lave been added to the roster of "The World Beaters." The former will have the two princi- pal comedy parts.— The Roslland Theatre, Rosl land, 111., a suburb of Chicago, opens on Saturday next under the management of J. E. Berkson. Sam Du Vrles furnishes the acts.—Ep. Churchill, of the Davles-Churchill Circuit, was in the city last week. Mr. Churchill was formerly manager of the booking department of the Western Vaude- ville Association.—The Grand Opera House. Keokuk, la., is playing vaudeviUe four days -i week. D. L. Hughes, the manager. Intends to adhere to the policy all season.—Gatte and Rosco are playing dates in Indiana.—Harry Wright. who went to Winnipeg as stage director of a musical comedy house, returned to the city and is now in vaudeville with his wife.—Ellsworth and Hurt finished their time for the Western Vaude- ville Association and are arranging future dates. -Ta>cott, "coon" shouter. who was located here for some time, has secured a number of weeks on one of Hie circuits in the Middle Went.— "Five Gaffncy Dancing Girls" are playing for the Western States Association In the West. - Chas. G. Godfray, proprietor of Godfray's Pavll linn, <Jrand Rapids, Mich., is desirous of branch- ing into the vaudeville theatre business. Mr. Godfray was in the city last week on an inspec- tion tour through Illinois in search of desirable locations to build theatres.—Burns, Morris ami Company are playing for the Western Vaudeville Association.- -Lillian Berry Reld has been booked by William Morris' Western office.—Three Jug gllng Beat ties are arranging for Western time, to follow their Eastern engagement.—Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mears closed on the Hodgklns Circuit. —James Calvin lias secured a woman for a part tier and the act will be known as Calvin and Calvin.--The first and only vaudeville theatre at Mlnot. Minn., opens on Monday next. It is called the Arcade.—Raymond and Harper are in the South. Cushlng. Merrill and Davis are offering a new sketch, "A Diamond Ring." In the Middle West. Louis Chevalier and Company in "A Lucky Liar" finished their engagements on the Sullivan Consldlne Circuit.—II. Armonds' elee trlcal scenic act. "The City of Yesterday." a reproduction of Frisco's earthquake, la In the Middle States.—Sheppard Camp, of the "Kentucky Belles," will play a number of weeks in vaude- ville next summer, opening at one of Keith' i bouses.—W. J. Mack Is Journeying in Oklahoma and Imllan Territory. -A new vaudeville theatre will be erected at Galveston. Tex., by J. Brand. a real estate dealer of New York. The house exclusive of the furnishings will cost $12,000, with seating capacity of 1,200. The roof will be constructed so it can be removed in the sum mer.—Madge Hughes and Tom Barry, who left the "Strolling Players" week before last. . are arranging an act with special scenery for vaude vllle.—Brown Brothers are playing In and around Illinois.—Miller, Chun and Miller, hoop rollers, are arranging time in the Middle Sta^s through the agents here.—Williams, Helnes ana Williams, a new act, are on the Gus Sun Circuit.—Hatden Family added a fourth member to tbelr wire act, and the offering changed to allow comedy.— The Chicago Newsboys Quartet Is a newly formed act.—Flo Adler starts on the Orpheum Circuit next week, with the Inter-State houses to fol- low.—Jack Dresdner, late of "Toyland" and the Winnipeg Musical Stock, will go in vaudeville with a uew act during the month.—Dancing Davey is on the Western States Circuit, with the Middle West to follow.—Leonard and Louie and the Garrlty Sisters are booking Jointly through the Western Vsudevllie Association.—Tops, Topsy and Tops are on the Sullivan ft Consldlne Circuit l:i the northwest.—redersen Brothers are in Michl gan playing the Bijou Circuit.—Nat Young closed with the stock company at Winnipeg and is pre paring a monologue for vaudeville.—J. T. Breu nen Company sold tbelr music publishing estab Usbinent to Victor Kremer Company, both of this e#£» All the copyrighted publications have been turned over with the exception of one song. tuebody Lied," which was secured by Will ssiter.—Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jordan are com lug from the East to fill engagements In the West.—Monroe and St. Claire are playing In Illinois and Indiana.—Roselle Brothers are due here from New Jersey during the month.—George Deonzo, formerly of Auer and Deonzo. Is booked by Henderson's agency In Indiana.—Holmes and Holmes finish their time In Wisconsin Jan. 7.— Kirk and St. Clair are playing a circuit in the South. -Arthur Haughton, manager of the "Knight for a Day" road show, has been ap pointed by B. C. Whitney to assume the man- agerial reins of the company which is scheduled to open at Wallack's, New Y'ork, on Monday next. —Leonora Pain replaced May Yokes at the Whit uey Opera House.—Jessie Cauthaul will shortly open her season on the Inter State Circuit, having received contracts through E. F. Carruthers.— ItIley and Fleming have secured future dates in the Middle States. They are now in Pennsylvania. Leonard and Fulton, Norton and Ray, Holmes and Waldron. the Le Moines, the Ranfs, Helen Ogden, Chapman and Nelson. Klmer Jerome. De Uraw Trio, Ball and Zell. Grace Edmond. Elliott and West. Delmore and Darrell, Lipman ami Lewis, Zenoz, Brown Brothers, Allaire and Lent. Wheeler and Rosey, Dick Miller are playing In Illinois and Indiana.—Two Yorks are on the Sullivan-Cousidine Circuit in the Northwest.— DeVere Brothers will complete their engagements in the Middle West the 31st.— Five Musical Ma- Lames are playing around Pennsylvania. -Stutz man and Crawford are traveling through Ohio and West Virginia. O'Neil Trio are in the city arranging liume diate time.—Iceland and Lee are booked in the Northwest until March.--Aldo and Vannerson are at Robinson's, Cincinnati, this week, with Hen- derson's time to follow.—Cummlngs, Thornton and Company will remain on the coast until Jan. 17, when they come East.—Great Du Bols and Company open In the Central States Feb. 17.—Frank Cushman is playing dates lu the South.—La Centra and La Rue complete (her engagements in Pennsylvania and Ohio Jan. 90. Itristaw and Warner are in West Virginia.— Raymond Finley and Lottie Burke intend to re turn to musical comedy next season. They are uow playing in Klaw ft Erlanger's vaudeville.-- Jay W. Wluton, the Australian ventriloquist, will make his first appearance in New York In about two weeks.— Blssett and Scott were Itooked for the Mary Anderson, Louisville, this week by William Morris, the notification coming direct from New York. This Is the first contract these boys ever had from the Morris office since the Klaw ft Erlanger Invasion began, and they were so sur prised that they Immediately rushed over to the Western Vaudeville Association for verification. John J. Murdock Is confined to his home with the grippe. PHILADELPHIA By GEORGE If. YOUNG. FORREST (Dan Flshell. mgr.).—Without "big name" act as the principal feature, but wl»b a number of real favorites In Its make up. the bill this week proved one of the very best offere I by the Klaw ft Erlanger management. It is even ly balanced, well put together and on Mombo evening was moving so smoothly that there did not seem to be n dull moment from start t> finish, a well filled house being well entertained. As a novelty, the new sketch presented by Jose phlne Cohan and Company furnished a special feature. The sketch Is the work of Tied Nlhlo, Miss Cohan's husband, who Is also on the bill In a single act. The plot Is built around a mid- night adventure of a woman newspaper writer in search of "color" for a special story. At times the sketch is bright aitd there is some of the "Cohan" flavor InVroduceJ. but It Is not a vehicle which will bring deserved distinction to Miss Cohan, an uudouht edly popular and clever young woman. The little song, one of her brother's, and her graceful dancing did more to make a success of the sketch than anything else. Hall McAllister gave meagre support. With something to fit her, Miss Cohan should be one of the real big successes In vaudeville. Fred Nlhlo offered a monologue. bright, witty and pointy, which was hugely en- joyed. The reception accorded Mr. and Mrs Nlhlo after a long tour abroad was ample proof of their popularity as entertainers. George Evans returned and added more laurels to his unbroken string. The "Honey Boy" tried out n new song, "O'Brien Has No Place to Go." It sounded like a topic dedicated to "Jack" O'Brien, Philadelphia's dethroned pugilist, but proved to be a catchy waltz numtier with a swing that had the feet of the audience tapping quickly. No single entertainer who visits this city has any thing on Evans and he was the usual big bit. The applause winning honors were pretty well divided between Evans and Paul Clnquevaill. the Juggler. The latter repeated about the sam" routine of tricks used on bis recent visit. Vssco. the "Mad Musician," had his first showing at this bouse and met with warm favor. Collins and