Variety (December 1907)

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VARIETY 27 M NATIONAL AMUSEMENT PARK ASSOCIATION OPENS ITS OFFICES IIN THE ST. JAMES BUILDING, Broadway a nd 26th Street, Ne w York City, on JANUARY I, 1908 This Organization of American Amusement Park owners has already met with splendid success. Membership has been increasing- rapidly since the organization of the Association on September 18th last, and already includes many of the most Important Parks, as well as the smaller parks of the country. No Progressive Park Manager can afford to be outside of this Organization. Its advantages to Park Owners, Performers, Concessionaires, and to all interested in vhe development of the Summer Amusement Park business are so obvious that the slightest acquaintance with the subject will convince you of the desirability of joining this Organization. WRITE F"OR ROLL PARTICULARS The Association also wants to hear from Artists, Bands and other attractions suitable for Park purposes; also from Concessionaires. Address 0. H. OBERHEIDE, Secretary and Treasurer, The National Amusement Park Association, St. James Building, Broadway and 26th St., NEW YORK. OFFICEE8. JAMES B. PRATT, United Railways, Baltimore, Md., A. S. McBWIOAN, Kenneywood Park, Pittsburg, Pa., C. H. OBERHEIDE, White City, Trenton, N. J., PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENT. SECRETARY and TREASURER. DIRECTORS. J. J. WEAVER, Lagoon, Cincinnati, 0. LEN B. SLOSS, Luna Park, Scranton, Pa. A. J. PIZZINI, Idlewood, Richmond, Va. A. J. VOYER, Altro Park, Albany, N. Y. J. J. HIOOINS, Wonderland Park, Boston, Mass. fera Nellie Douegan and the "Anna Held Skating Girls" of the Held Company, playing this week at the Star Palace Rink, Is having fine patrom.ge tills season and offers many of the fancy trick skaters as added features.—The La Grant Theatre, a irr-.-r ',Ve»t side theatre of the motion picture order, in doing finely.—Chlqulta, the clever little woman, is having good success at the Palace this week. DICKSON. CAMDEN, N. J. NEW BROADWAY (John C. Peebles, res. mgr. for Nash & Uodgdon).—This house is one of the latest added to those securing bookings through the United Booking Offices. It was erected by Dr. W. H. Long, who failed to make show results, and after a five weeks' trial leased it las'. No- vember to P. F. Nash and I. K. Hodgdon. Im- provements have been started and a new front will be put in, the present one, not imposing, will be used as the entrance to a moving picture show, which will adjoin the theatre. The house has a seating capacity of 1,500. the prices ranging 10 and 20 for the matinees and from 10 to 50 for the eveulug. The theatre is located in the south- ern end of Camden, one drawback. It is cosy and comfortable, with ample stage room for the kind of acts played and the usual Keith regula- tions are rigidly in force. The patronage has gradually increased and business is reported as satisfactory. Manager Peebles has introduced some innovations which have met with good re- sults, a card of thanks from the management to the artist which acQmpanics the salary envelope being one which has been appreciated. The Camden theatre-goers evidently do not want high- class acts, the "slapstick" comedy sketch and quick-action stuff being the right sort. There was a good bill of this character this week. The Five Musical MacLarens. four girls and one man, Iunther and sisters, opened with a musical act. The quintet shows ability, but is handicapped by using poor Instruments. The act is no doubt "on its way" and should work into a pleasing number. The youngest girl is a clever miss. Mascot the "Equine King," which has been a familiar animal feature In vaudeville for several years, followed. The usual routlue of tricks are shown, the horse answering by hoof beats. Mascot is an intelligent animal, and has been doing the act so long he an- ticipates the questions. Katie Kooney started the laughing. She sings a couple of songs in an ec- centric makeup, finishing with the Imitation of her father and was well liked. The clowning of Bert Fitzgibbon of the Fitzglbbou-McCoy Trio found the right spot. Fitzgibbon should please the Camden folks, for his sister laughs at him and she has been working with him since be was in knickerbockers. He should makeup or shave cleanly to carry out the mischievous boy idea. Heaves' Manikins followed the Intermission, fur- nishing amusement for the women and children. The Otto Brothesrs gave a close imitation of their usual act shown in the big houses, and Espe. Dutton und Espe proved a hit with their comedy acrobatics and cycling. There were also moving pictures, which rounded out a good bill for cheap vaudeville, and the house should prove a paying venture with the right kind of acts furnished. GEORGE M. YOUNG, Philadelphia Correspondent. CINCINNATI, 0. By HARRY HESS. VARIETY'S Office, No. 107 Bell Block. COLUMBIA (Frank M. Ziegler, mgr. Sunday rehearsal 10).—The bill opens with The Three Itenards, acrobats, and after the Sunday show Seymour and Hill moved from No. 7 to No. 2 on the bill, which added much strength to the ilrst part. Avery and Hart, colored team, fol- lowed; Henry Lee, in "Speaking Likenesses" of great men, was very good; Howard Brothers, ban- Joists, entertaining; John C. Rice and Sally Cohen, In "A Bachelor's Wife," very good; Far- rcll Taylor Trio, good; Ralph Johnstone, bicyclist, a great act. STANDARD (Frank J. Clements, house agent). —Ron Ton Extravaganza Company. "A Pousse Cafe" Is the name of the first burlesque, In which Frances Clare leads the women principals, while Guy Raw son Is the big comedy hit. The chorus of 10 girls sing nicely. "The Girl From Mars," the closing skit, very funny. The olio had one big number. Rawson and Clare in "Just Kids," one of the gems in burlesque; Woods and Greene, "Hall Room Boys," pleased; Ben Pierce, German comedian, quite clever; "The Girl With the Red Mask" danced some and the Kinetograph showed two new pictures. Next week, Bentz-Santley Company. PEOPLE'S (Jas. E. Fennessy, mgr.).—Parisian Belles. Ed West and Lou Morgan appear as two Germans and carry most of the comedy in "A Pair of Plums." Gladys Sears, versatile char- acter singer, stands out very prominently. Dur- ing lue burlesque a Scotch drill was introduced by Eva St. Clair, Dorothy Knowles, MInula Lay- ton. May Curtis, Tiny Downey, May Gilmore, Mildred Herman, Violet Duseth. Millie Sherwood, Sadie Weston and Pansy De Ecker, one of the best things of its kind in burlesque. "Wblrlle Girlie" is spoiled by Violet Duseth attempting a cooch dance after she did a very neat Spanlsu dance. The olio opened with The Seyons, very good; Gladys Sears, the hit of the show; Three Famous Armstrongs, bicyclists, extra fine; Louie Dacre, songs and monologues, got six encores. Next week, Williams' Imperials. CLEVELAND, 0. KEITH'S (H. A. Daniels, mgr. Monday re- hersal 11).—A bill of headliners is given this week. Willy Pantzer and Company took the honors with their acrobatic work; Jack Reidy and Elsie Currier, singers, won favor; Frank Whitman accomplishes the feat of dancing and playing the violin at the same time; Edward Clark and his Winning Widows, a one-act musical comedy, made a hit; a novelty was the appear- ance of George Spink, who sang his own songs; Lasky's Stunning Grenadiers were well liked; Cliff Gordon, "The German Politician," gave his side-splitting speech; Spissell Brothers and Mack give a good acrobatic pantomimic offering. LYRIC (H. II. Burnett, mgr. Monday rehearsal 10;.—Lopez and Lopez, Spanish instrumentalists, headliner; Cavana, a clever wire walker; Helen Canady, ill. songs, well liked; Sam and Ida Kelly, "Si and Mandy," pleased; Jeanny And- rletta, singlug comedienne, won favor; Brooks and Jeanette, "On a Quiet Street," pleased. KM PI RE (Geo. Chenet, mgr. Monday rehearsal 11 i.—"The Bachelor Club" burlesquers have a well-costumed and staged show. The olio: Mar- garet Ryan, songs and dances, delivered in a dainty manner; Ahem and Baxter, acrobats, fair; Gotham Comedy Four, hit; Aida and Company, living bronze statuary, very good; Gertrude, whistling marvel: Six Lancashire Lasses, dash- ing act. STAR (Drew & Campbell, mgrs. Monday rehearsal 11).—"Miss New York, Jr." Company. WALTER D. HOLCOMB. DANVILLE, ILL. LYRIC (Fred W. Hartmann, mgr.).—Cora F. Salisbury, pianologlst, good; "A Woman's Way," domestic playlet, 3, good; Lea and Opp, fair; Rlioda Royal and Statue Horse "Chesterfield," great. F. E. W. DENVER. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.).—Berzac's Animals head strongest bill of season, act a scream from start to finish; Gallagher and Bar- rett in "Battle of Too Soon," big hit; Jas. and Sadie Leonard. Richard and Anderson in "When Caesar C's Her," excellent travesty, scored strong- ly; The Tivoli Quartet, six encores Monday night; Emma Francis and Arabs, dancing and acrobatics, big favorites; Herbert Brooks, magician, well liked; Linton and Lawrence went big. Business excellent. CRYSTAL (R. S. Gardner, mgr.).— Lettingwell, Fletcher and Company in "Adam's Ashes" head, big hit; Herr Jansen and Company, magicians, excellent; Dan O'Neill, singing and dancing, big hit; Demoneo and Belle, novelty act, well received; The Elliotts, musical, well liked. Business good. NOVELTY (Bert Pltt- man, mgr.).—Billy Link and Company head excel- lent bill, act big hit; Fred Duprez, monologlst on the style of Ezra Kendall, big hit; Eddie Saw- yer, aeriallst, well liked; Fox and Foxle's Circus, hit; Hayes and Wynne, singers and dancers, well received. Business good. NOTES.—Linton and Lawrence are taking the place of Ladell and Crouch on the Orpheum bill.—Miss Crouch is seriously ill here at St. Joseph's Hospital.— Walters and Hill have received an additional eight weeks on the W. S. V. A. time. They will be In New York in January.—Eddy Sawyer Is finish- ing his time on the S. & C. circuit and will be Last In a few weeks.—Musical Rentley Is on his way East on the S. & C. circuit.—Hardle Lang- don opened this week on the Colorado end of W. S. V. A. time. She has purchased property in the Northwest.—Geo. I. Adams, former owner of the Crystal circuit, has fully regained bis health and will spend the winter In Honolulu. He is In Denver for a few weeks.—W. F. Berry is printing an entire new set of scenery for Mantcll's Marionette Hippodrome.—The Majestic, S. & C's new house, will not open until 23. , II. X. B. DES MOINES, I A. EMPIRE (M. J. Karger, mgr.).—The bill Is headed by The Five Gaffney Girls, an entertain- ing singing and dancing skit; Ellnore Jerome, songs and talks, well received; Burton and Vaso, whistling comedians, delivered ordinary talk in ordinary style; Whelan and Searles, Binglng sketch. mildly diverting; Elvia Bates and Company, "A Blizzard in Fair Weather," well written and presented by an adequate company. Miss Bates was recently of the Lewis McCord Company.—— LYRIC (I. Ruben, mgr.).—Grayce Coyne, singer and dancer, clever; Gus and Marian Kohl, juggler and soubrette, very good; ill. songs. JAMES. DETROIT, MICH. TEMPLE (J. II. Moore, mgr. Monday rehearsal 10).—Emmet Devoy and Company in "Dreamland," a dramatic- fantasy, seemed to please; Paul Con- chas, the German strong man and juggler, gave a great exhibition and was liberally applauded. The real hit of the bill was Homer B. Mason and Marguerite Keeler, assisted by Henry Traves, in "A Hero," a clever one-act playlet; The Akoulne Trio, musical, were compelled to take several encores; McNish and Penfold, silence and fun, fair; Elizabeth Murray, dialect songs, pleased; Le Brun Grand Opera Trio, scenes from "II Travatore," a hit; John E. Hazzard, mono- logue (first time here), told some new stories in different dialects and pleased. AVENUE (Drew & Campbell, mgrs.).—Pat White and bis Gaiety Girls gave a good show. The features of the olio are The Malvern Acrobatic Troupe. THE GAYETY (II. H. Hedges, mgr.).— The Golden Crook Burlesque Company, with John L. Sullivau and Jake Kllrain as special features, opened Sunday to packed houses. The show Is good, including a well drilled chorus. ROYALE (faille & Kuusky, mgrs.).—A change of program is given this week, with 111. lectures and songs to good business. THE EXHIBIT (Wm. Rosen- thal, prop.).—The Passion Play will be given the entire week. The admission price for this attraction has been raised from three to five cents. LEO LESTER. DUBUQUE, IA. BIJOU (Jake Rosenthal, mgr.).—Eddie Glrard and Jessie Gardiner, sketch, great; Five Rennee Family, character singing spectacular sketch, return appearance, excellent; Pollard, comedy juggler, very good; Alf. J. Saunders, monologlst and vocalist, fair; Al. Tlerney, 111. songs. Busi- ness capacity. LYRIC (William L. Bradley, mgr.).—Nickelodeon moving pictures plays to capacity Sundays, business balance of week me- dium. NOTE.—Cora Reck with, champion woman swimmer, who winters in Dubuque, H arranging for her exhibitions at the Tampa. Florida, winter exposition In February. VERA V. HAAS. DULUTH, MINN. BIJOU (Joe Malt land, nigr.t. -Armstrong and Holly, comedy sketch, very good; Frank Markely, baujoist, good; Ed and Rolla White, comedy sparring, pleased; Rose and Severence, well re- ceived; Black and Leslie, novelty song dance and acrobatic, fair sketch; John McDowell, III. song. METROPOLITAN (W. L. Longstreet, mgr.). -"The Nightingales" burlesquers. SAVOY.— Moving pictures. STAR. III. song and mov- ing pictures. ABE. EAU CLAIRE, WIS. I'MntK (Wm. Armond, mgr.).—Daisy Gordon, songs, fair; Le I'cvre and St. John, songs and dances, good; Eddie Powers, good; Lottie Meaney and Company, fair. BON ELL. Partner Wanted A Good Blackface Comedian for. first-class comedy musical act. for club and lodge work in New York City and vicinity. State all par- ticulars in first letter. Lots of work and will not interfere with other business. Address ED. CHASE. Care Variety. EL PASO, TEXAS. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.).—Week 11-17: "General" Ed. La Vine, comedy Juggler, very good and quite a hit; Geiger and Walters, inusloii, wel» -eceived; Dixon and Anger Company in "Out West," fair; "Slivers," billed as feature but not overwell received; George W. Day, black- face, only fair, even less; The Two Vivians, sharp- shooting, very fine and well received. MAJES- TIC (Frank Rich, mgr.).—Week 8: Polk and Martelli, The Ponies, Cutler and Elwood. Very good show for money, and crowded house every performance. F. W. CAMPBELL. EBIE, PA. FAMILY (James Flamant, mgr.).—The Bar- ringtons, comiques, good; Musical Irving, "Dutch" comedy musical, fair; Askara and Ostepatka. fair; Wm. G. Green, songs. BRUCE GROUNETT. FALL RIVER, MASS. SHEEDY'S (Chas. E. Cook, mgr. Monday rehearsal 10).—Fred Karno's "Humming Birds," the headliner of this week's bill, a laughing hit; Bob aud Tip Company, good; Mable Silvia, 111. songs, good; Mr. and Mrs. John T. Powers, well applauded; The Smith-Bowman Trio, colored en- tertainers, pleased; The Musical Cralgs, artistic instrumentalists, excellent; Tom Moore, vocalist, very good. -PLEASANT ST. (Jas. Mason, mgr.). —Needbam and Wood, Irish comedy, good; Harris Wayman, violinist, fair; Ruth Clark, ill. songs, good; Mason and Doran, eccentric comedy, very good. SCENIC (L. M. Boas, mgr.).—Moving pictures and ill. spngs. by Sadie Graham. PURITAN (Hill & Hooper, mgrs.).—Moving pictures and 111. songs by . William Plouff. PREMIER (B. L. Perry, mgr.).—Moving pictures and Daley and Marvls in eccentric comedy, very good. NOTE.—Manager Perry, of the Premier Theatre, has given an Invitation to all the school children In Fall River to attend his matinees and 80 per cent, of thein have taken advantage of the opportunity. E. F. RAFFERTY. HARTFORD, CONN. POLl'S (Harry Bailey, mgr.).—Rooney and Bent are the headliners and are clever; Willie Weston did Imitations of well-known comedians and singers; The Marco Twins, very funny; Watson and Little, very pleasing sketch; The I>a Maze Brothers, good acrobatic act; Dillon Brothers pleased with songs; Ralph and Nellie Howard have a passable musical act. SCENIC (II. C. Young, mgr.).—June Temple has a clever singing act; Russell and Russell do some ex- cellent hard shoe dancing; Harry Mnnroe does chair Juggling; "Paul Revcre's Ride" It the headliner. WILLIAM II. RHODES. HAZLETON, PA. FAMILY.—Kelly and Massey in "Two Kings and a Queen," very good; the Four SulIIvans, ex- cellent; Alto and Sylverton, comedy acrobats, good; Dawson and Whitfield, eccentric comedians, Clever; Thomas Mack, ill. songs, pleasing. ■ BIJOU DREAM. -Pictures; attendance good. RAY T. DRUM. HOBOKEN, N. J. EMPIRE (A. M. Rriiggeinann. mgr. Monday rehearsal 10). A good Mil Is headed by George Abel and Company In the laughable sketch. "Three of a Kind"; The Four Rlanos, comedy acrobats, and 'J*hc Exposition Four, musical experts, divide second honors. others are Carroll ami Baker. Hebrew comedians, very good; Griff, English Jug- gler, pleased; Ruby Raymond and her Dancing Roys, good, and The Hakerenkos, Russian Gypsy singing dim, pleasing act. JOHN KAY. HOLYOKE, MASS. EMPIRE H\ F. Murray, mgr). 1C IK. "The Candy Kid," a good show to good houses; 18-20, "Mardi (Jras Mean ties," the new Wl 1 *ho«v under the management of Jack Rydell. Bijou, PaUce, Grand and Star, good business. GEO. PRESSL. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GRAND (Shafer Ziegler. res. mgr.).— "The Im mensaphoiie" Is somewhat disappointing. As a Straight musical act it would be well worth While. as there are a number of capable instrumentalists In the company, but as a novelty act it falls short of expectations, principally because the