Variety (December 1907)

VARIETY 23 Holmea and opens with vaudeville the 16, giving two shows • night.—Grace De Mar baa replaced Mabel Illte In the principal female part In "A Knight for a Day," at the Whitney Opera House. —Tom Barry and Madge Hughes, formerly with "The Strollers," tried a new act with special drop at the Grand, Jollet, last week and made such a decidedly good Impression that they are booking up for the season.—The Bijou, Galesburg, 111., under the management of F. B. Payden, changed Its policy from vaudeville to stock bur- lesque. Jule Walters has an entirely n<»w act, employing three people.—The Alexandroff Troupe, RuHsian dancers, are coming from the East to play Henderson's time In Illinois and Indiana.—Dixon and Earnest, new act, are playing In tbla vicinity. —Paul Slttner, manager of the North Avenue Theatre, crushed his foot and la confined home.— Ward and Froato will dlaaolve their Interests next week. Al Ward will do a single "old maid" apecialty.—Lillian Williams has prepared a mono- logue for early appearance.—Steln-Eretto Troupe Is coming West.—A vaudeville performance was given at Orchestra Hall on Friday laat for the benefit of the Hospital Fund of North American Union. Those who appeared were Cora Young- blood, Corson Sextet. Steven Fitxpatrlck and Com- pany, Momo's Arabs Troupe, Ralph Cummlngs and Company, Great Tacious, "Real" Comedy Four, Walker and Burrell.—Oelwein, Iowa, has a new vaudeville house, giving two shows nightly. It la known as the New Philips.—Porter J. White has a dramatic sketch with which he will play the Sulllvan-Consldlne circuit this seaaon. —Williams and Healy are booked for the Gus Sun circuit until February.—A small circuit of cheap theatres Is being formed in Michigan. Rose ft Pennell, of Grand Rapids, are the promoters. The houses now open are at Grand Rapids and Holland, while others are being built at Jackson. A ll< -trail and Bay City.—Neal Van Vallenburg is arranging time in. the Middle West.—Delmar and Dexter hav/* assumed the atage management of the stock burlesque company at the Archer Avenue Theatre and will supply the material.— Moreland ami Leigh are playing in Indiana and Illinois.—Henderson's agency now books for the Lyric, Ottawa, 111.—Wormsley, Brewer and Com- pany tried a new act with four people at the Teddy Theatre last week.—Taylor and Crawford are playing dates in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota.—Morris and Hemmlngway are In the South.—Leo Cooper and Company In "The Price of Power" are engaged for a circuit In Wlaconaln. —Ellwood and Ellwood are journeying In the Middle States.—Archie Levy, the agent, la on the alck list and resting at bis home in San Francisco. —Three II lily era are expected In this territory following their engagements in Pennsylvania next month.—Kdmonds and Monroe are filling dates In Kentucky and Ohio.—The Grand, Milwaukee, under the management of Tom Bates, closed on account of poor business.—The managers at Seattle, Wash.. arrested for violating the Sunday closing law, demanded a Jury trial and the case will be de- termined during the week.—Andrews and Feld open In Indiana Jan. 6, following their engage- ments in West Virginia.—The Zeroldas are In the Middle West and Brent and Brent are playing in the South.—Chris and Jim Qulnn have a new act with special scenery ' which they will show In the Middle West after Jan. 12.—Wm. L. Baker and (Irace Robinson have booked time in Ohio and Indiana.—Desbro and Snyder expect to join a burlesque show for the balance of the season.—The Engfords are arranging future en- gagements for the West.—A number of picture show houses in the South will be converted for vaudeville and with other new theatres now being erected will comprise a small circuit for Geo. A. Vucovleh, of Pensacola, Fla. There will be a small vaudeville house in Pensacola, Mont- gomery. Birmingham, Sellna. Ala., Atlanta and about six others in that vicinity. Several are scheduled to open Jan. 0.—Grotesque Randolphs will cone West after their LO weeks* engagement on the K.-P. circuit.—Crlmmins and Gore, May Redelle and her "Village Cut-ups" are booked for the Coast by Paul Goudron.—Mack and El- liott have separated. Mack has a new partner and the act will be known as Wm. H. Mack and Company.—A new vaudeville theatre, playing bet- ter class attractions, will be opened on or about Jan. 30 at Charleston, W. Va . by J. A. Jones and a local capitalist. The house will be affil- iated in booking with a circuit in Weat Virginia. —The Majestic. Lexington, Ky., closed on account of poor business. SAM r : KAINCISCO ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.).—Week 8* Zelle de Lussan was the star of the occasion, receiving more than the usual limit of applause. Her approval came from all sections of the house. Edna Aug was no stranger, thanks to her mem- bership of the Fischer Stock Co. here some years since. Miss Aug displayed her usual cleverness, assisted by n "plant." She overworks herself, however, and there was some repetition that made her closing hit a relief. Ray L. Royce, character change monologist, was well received, ss was Alba, Juggler of cannon balls. Holdovers: Oklto Family. Henri French. Ren Welch, Viola Gillette and (loorgo J. Macfnrlane. NATIONAL (Sid (irautnan, mgr.).—Week 0: Despite the presence of two strong "dumb" fea- tures, either of which could have started pro- ceedings without detriment, A. De Domeneels, a trumpeter, was chosen to open the show. He did very well. Itlzel and Atlma submitted their e«iullll»rlstlc feats from the advantnge of an elevated platform. In costuming and stage set- ting this act is fnr above the average. Their work was standard. Lyons and Cullon returned, bringing the same sketch as last season un- changed in | line nr action. Were well received, but having played the limit On their last visit, some Innovations would have made their wel- come wanner. Barton and .Ashley were the laughing bit with their melange of eccentricity labeled "Canal Boat Sal." Miles and Raymond also scored with their work along comedy lines. Morgan and McGarry, a song and dance duo. did not rank with the two dancing teams that have lately preceded them nfi the circuit, lacking the vlni and catchy dressing of their predecessors. Elverton. the baton spinner, won the honors of the novelty class. His closing feature, twirling Brown, Cooper AND CO. In an original Singing and Talking Act entitled "Can You Make Eyes'?" HEADLINER At American Theatre, tomorrow (Sunday, Dec.-22) * "From the Ozarks to the Gulf" CHARLES E. HODKINS Amusement Promoter at Joplin, Missouri desires to extend cordial Holiday greetings to artists and frlerjds, and to Inform them that he Is now booking HIGH CLAS8 VAUDEVILLE In 80 Theatres on the LYHIC CIRCUIT, In the principal Cities of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Southwestern Missouri. The year Just finishing has witnessed a wonderful increase In the number of Theatres booked, and unprecedented prosperity. Communications should be addressed to CHARLES E. HODKINS at the head offices of the Lyric Circuit, Joplin, Mo. NOTE.—Theatres in every instance are modern, with Band and Orchestra In attendance at every performance. NOTICE! TAIIV TP¥«f 1*1 Kf A Q <La,e of THE FLTINC Baldwins) 1 KID I 1 O \J J71/\3 Has left QUINCY. ILL., for VENICE, CALIFORNIA ■ TO JOIN Charley Siegrist's Troupe of Aerialists THE SPECIAL FEATURE WITH THE SELLS-FLOTO SHOWS WILL OPEN THE LAST OF MARCH. AFRODI Twenty-five Cents Each, Any Five for One Dollar Fifteen great Parodies to select from—"Dreaming," "He's a Cousin of Mine," " 'Neath the Old Cherry Tree, Sweet Marie," "Poor John," "San Antonio," "Honey Boy," "Everyone Was Meant for Someone," "Waiting at the Church," "Cheyenne," "My Irish Rosy," "Somebody's Waiting for Ton," "Grand Old Flag," "I Wonder if You Mias Me," "When You Know You're Not Forgotten, etc," and "Idaho." My Sketches, Monologa and Parodies are the best in the business. Special price for special work. Song words, comic or sentimental, $10.00. Melodies to words, $10.00. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. EDDIE KELLEY, P. 0. Box 404, Chicago, Established 1880. THE LEADING ENGLISH THEATRICAL AND VAUDEVILLE NEWSPAPER. Foreign Subscription, 8/ lOd. per Quarter. THE STAGE May be obtained at Samuel French's, 88-84 West 82nd Street, New York. ARTISTS VISITING ENGLAND are cordially invited to register at "The Stage" offices Imme- diately upon their arrival. The Editor of "The Stage" will always be pleased to welcome them. Advance noticea of sailings and opening datea should be posted to the Editor. When an artist has registered at "The Stage" office, which may be regarded as his permanent London address, ail cor- respondence will be immediately forwarded. London Offices: 16 York St., Covent Garden, London, W. 0. EXTRA ATTRACTION WITH "CHAMPAGNE GIRLS" COMPANY. Gotham Theatre, Next WeeR (Dec. 23). POTTER and HARTWELL SOMETHING NEW AND ORIGINAL. ADVANCE COMEDY ACT. SENSATIONAL HIT AT PASTOR'S THIS WEEK. WEEK DEC. 23, KEITH'S, PROVIDENCE, R. I. a oomtor KID MOT IO Featuring "Emits" in Imitations of a Child. "A character that has set the world a-thinking."—Boston Globe, Sept. 8th, '07. THE LADY WHO DECEIVED MR. PASTOR. We carry our own special scenery. Two elaborate drops. N. B.—There is no little girl in this act. "Emits" is a woman. When atiMirrring atlm-tisancnt* kindly mention VARIETY, a lighted torch, winning all the hsnds. A. Noble and Cornelia Appy figured with songs and 'cello solos. Mile. Almeds and Olga ttayden completed the program. WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.).—Week 9: Adgie and her lions (second week) waa Manager Harris' strong card. Just ae well appreciated on her holdover engagement as before. The comedy balance of the bill was maintained by Allen, Delaine and Allen In a sketch, and George Hoyt, monologist. The Utes Roff Troupe of Russian dancers, distinct novelty and taking feature Dothwell Browne and bis well-trained combination of dancing glrla, added attraction VICTORY (I. Coleman Levey, mgr.).—Week 0: Strongest bill since opening of house, headed by The Three Kubna, heavily featured In the billing. Despite their consecutive engsgement of four weeks in this immediate vicinity recently, their power as drawing cards remains unim- paired, as attested by an Increased attend- ance at the new house. This crsck singing trio offered an entire change in numbers. Including "Harrlgan," which landed strong. "Marlutch" waa a demanded encore. Jacoba and Sardel, com- edy acrobata, opened show. Franklin and Llndel, the girl possessing a voice of exceptional volume, were well up in the front rank. Sharing wltb The Kuhns in the heartiness of approval waa the Moacrop Trio, a female singing and dancing act, well dressed. All work nicely together in a> good arrangement of melodies and steps. They won several recalls. Emll Chevrlel waa pro- grammed, but failed to appear. An unmentioned* accordionist took his plsce. The unknown proved a virtuoso of the Instrument and It required five selections to satisfy the audience demand. The Lawrence Peterson Co.. New Acts. EMPIRE (Hsl. Curtis, res. mgr.).—Week 9: The Jas. P. Lee Players msde their Initial bow with a bright laugh-winning conceit entitled "The College Chums." The company worka well to- gether and the farce follows more closely along the lines of legitimate comedy than any stock production the house has offered. An evidence of good judgment waa the introduction of Zinn's "Dancing Girls" as a separate number lnatead of (as has often been done) Introducing them In the comedy to the detriment of the plot. In the olio were George Wade, monologist; The U. 8. Four, a singing qusrtet; The Browns, aerial art- ist, and Eeeo Ives, balladlat. NOTES.—The Empire management baa begun putting the finishing touches on the interior, s> work that bad been delayed owing to their In- ability to secure the necessary permit.—The Central, a melodramatic house, is ualng two* vaudeville acta each week. The S.-C.'office la supplying them.—Oh the occasion of his closing at the People'a, Los Angeles, Al. Flournoy waa called to the stage and presented with a golden token of regard from the bouse staff, back and front.—It la said that the Victory management has under contemplation a stock compsny for the production of one act burlesques In addition to- then* vaudeville olio.—Sam Sldman baa joined the Griffith Musical Comedy Co., now in stock at Stockton, Cal., as principal comedian. Fred Lan- caster has also been engaged.— Stanton and Sand- berg are playing the Colorado time of the West- ern States Circuit.—The American Newsboys' Quartet left for the Northwest to play the ren- tage's chain of houses.—Hugh J. Emmett, hav- ing played the Unique, San Jose, for Sulllvan- Consldlne, returned week of 9 to play the Em- pire In that town for the Western States Cir- cuit. BOSTON ERNEST L. WAITT. VARIETY Office. 278A Tremont St. Holiday business is but slightly under that or ordinary weeka at the local variety houses. The bills are unusually good. KEITH'S (II. D. Dupee, res. mgr.).—Valerie Rergere In "A Bowery Camllle" is high card. She has an unusually good act, plays It well and receives cordial appreciation. She haa alse> unnsually good supporting players. Klein, Ott Brothers and Nicholson, musiclsns, have good* position and a good act; In fact, exceptionally good, for their numbers are of much higher class than ordinarily given. I'rbanl and Son, In an> acrobatic act that beats anything Keith has shown here for years, get great applause. Clarice- Vance might easily extend her act ten minutes and even then wouldn't satisfy everyone, for she sings much better this year than ever, baa some new songs and the audiences warm up to bar quickly. Mignonette Kokln, with impersonations. Is much better than most. Her subjects sre new and pleasing. This la her first appearance here. AVIlton Brothers, In a comedy bar act; The Italian Trio, In operatic selections that were- very good; Kitamura Troupe of Jap Acrobats; (iab'ttl's Monkeys; Ryan and White, young dancers who have real ability: Tanner and Gilbert, In "The Nugaboo" ; Lyons nnd Turks, in a mimical" act; Goetz and Nelson, on the revolving globes, and Walter Daniels, impersonating actor, com- plete the bill. ORPHEUM (S. M. Mowry. ir.gr.).— Alec nurley heads the list here, and goes great. Ills Coster act, with his exceptionally good company, takes unusually well and Is something new here. The Seven Mowatts, club jugglers, have any oth«»r act of this kind beaten to a standstill. I.lnd had the crowd guessing. Ills act Is very artistic and well liked. Morris and Morris, in "Fun» on n Broom Handle," have an amusing act that gets laughs, and Brown, Harris and Brown, In a knockabout affair, are very funny. Werden and Taylor, In 111. songs, show excellent pictures ami good voices. Harry ('. Stanley and Sarah L. Cogswell. In a new musical comedy called "l)er Kappellmelster," are Interesting, but their act seems rattier thin. Keno. Walch and Mel- rose haven't changed their act since they were »re at Keith's recently, and The Avon Comedy Kobe have the same sketch as before. Both go- veryjwell Indeed and can stand repetition. Bust- neae^blf. TREMONT (J. B. Sehoeffel. mgr.).—Holdovers comprise a large portion of the bill this week, but they are all headline!**. May Belfort, Clifton Crawford, with a new Kipling recitation, and the Vlulians, really the most novel act of its kind