Variety (November 1908)

VARIETY : * "THE LOVE WALTZ" "THE PIANOPHIENDS" "THE MILITARY OCTETTE" "AT A COUNTRY CLUB" "GIRL WITH THE BATON" "THE BLACK HUSSARS" "A NIGHT ON A HOUSE-BOAT" The above Headline Vaudeville Acts were staged by Lewis Hooper, now located at the %? Knickerbocker Theatre Building .Sifts. ACTS ARRANGED AND PRODUCED EQUESTRIANS. Monday next with Chss. Waldron'e burlesquers. —The Winter Carnival opened this week In Park Square Rink, only partially finished. The slx- day bike race la the principal feature.—It la on* deratood that W. T. Grover, manager of the Orphenm, la to return to New York aoon to take charge of the American. PHILADELPHIA By GEORGE K. YOUNG. KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.).—For the second week In succession the bill is without a big "name" feature. John C. Rice and Sally Cohen were deserving of the principal honors, their sketch "Kleptomaniacs" being revived with the same success ss before. The musical act of "Willette Whltaker, esslsted by F. Wilbur Hill," Is just about the same as It was when called "Hill and Whltaker," and Just as good as ever. One of the classiest musicsl acta In vaude- ville. With several changes In the company, Kar- no's "Night In a Music Hsll" waa repeated and scored its usual big hit at the close of the show. Albert Weston does good work aa the "souse" and the quick action from start to finish wins the usual reward. T. Nelson Downs filled in several minutes with some very clever palm- ing. The travesty act, "When Caesar C's Her" was shown for the first time in this house by Jsmes and Sadie Leonard and Richard Anderson, and scored one of the big hits of the show. There is an abundance of good material and It is well bandied. Ed. Morton, a Philadelphia product, also had bis first hearing in this house. He used only straight comedy songs, excepting the "Preacher and Bear" for bis final encore number. Hla success with "coon" songs should warrant the use of st least one or two, and would be an Improvement on at least two of the songs he is using. He was given a warm welcome and scored. Griff, the English Juggler, put over a lot of droll comedy with his few bits of Juggling. He bss a great line of talk and tbe knack of getting the most out of It along with his work. Wroe's Trio made their Initial appear- ance here In a neat dancing act. The boys are clever steppers snd do well in individual and team dancing. The girl does not help much. The form of entrance and exit can stsnd s lot of Improvement. The Bellong Brothers were warmly, received for their showy fests of balanc- ing on wheels snd bicycles. The act Is well dre ss ed and the men are clean cut in their work. Felix Adler did well with his dlaleeta. Lillian Maynard pleased with her songs. Viola Engle did nicely with some comedy acrobatics, and Hag- gerty and Le Claire met with favor in an Irish skit. This pair spoil a chance for a strong finish by following some good ilk with a song. Marcel's Art Studies held over, several new posing* being shown. BIJOU (Sam Dawson, mgr.).—"Sam T. Jack's" Burlesquers were In bud shape .when they reeled here this week, the show having been made over recently with seversl changes In the com- pany. It needs a great deal of making over. And the making over might Just aa well begin with the change of first part and burlesque. Neither is worth the time It would take to patch them np. Tbe first part la labeled "The Merry Widow at Looney Park," and the burlesque "The Merry Widow and the Klddo." Both are good titles, but the majority of material la worn out bits, disconnected dialogue and unfunny comedy situations. The burlesque is only a trifle better. Probably new numbers have been put In the show which is an excuse for the ragged working of the chorus and those who lead them. There la some bright looking scenery, and when the chorus girls hud a number with which they ap- peared to be familiar, they did fairly well with It. Edgar Blxley, George Z. Wilson and Henry Fink are the principal comedians, the first two nsmed having recently Joined. The new people will require a little time to ahow Improvement In the production. CASINO (ElUs A Koenlg, mgrs.).—"Casino Glrla." Manager Burns Is making several changes. Byron Gllday, with a aketch, joined this week. TROCADERO.—Miner's "Americana." Business on the mend. GAYBTY (Edward Bhayne, mgr.).—Harry Bryant's Extravagance. Much. Improved over when aeen earlier In the season. ATLANTIC CITY, V. J. YOUNG'S PIER (Ben Harris, mgr.).—De Cbaunt snd Dogs, good; Marion and Thompson, cornettists, fair; Scott and Whaley, well received; Rome and Ferguson, pleased; Caldera, juggling and sleight of hsnd, good; Jones and Mayo, character impersonators (New Acts): W. J. O'Hearn and Co., "A Romance of KUlarney," cleverly staged, fairly aung. SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.).—Fiaher and Fisher, comedy cy- clists, lsughlng hit; Marie Simon, pleasing 'voice, J. W. Riley, 111. songs. NOTE.—With Jsmes Moreland (formerly with Gaines) in back, talk- ing pictures have made a hit at the Savoy. Mon- day a barrel of flour was given away. Wed- nesdsy, a live baby, It waa announced, would be given away. Amateurs Friday, cake-walk Sat- urday. Doing big business. J. B. PULA8KI. ALBANY. N. Y. PROCTOR'S (Howsrd Graham, mgr.).—Juggling Johns, club snd hoop rollers, pleased; Shewbrook snd Berry, singing comediennes, enjoyed; Hsy- wsrd, Pistel, Hay ward and Co. in "The King of Blackwell'a," kept sudlence in good humor; The Fadettes of Boston obliged to respond to msny encores; Ed. Grsy, Tbe Tell Tsle Teller, took; Ford snd 8wor, singing and talking comedians, good; Bert snd Lottie Wslton, scrobstlc singing, dancing and roller skating, excellent. EMPIRE (J. H. Rhosdes, mgr.).—The Parisian Widows sre giving sn excellent performance. GAIETY (H. B. Nichols, mgr.).—Pst White's Gaiety Girls at this theatre are receiving fair attendance. Man- ager Nichols Is confined to his home with rheu- matism. MARTBL. ALTON, ILL. LYRIC (W. M. Sauvage, mgr.).—Burkhart and Berry, s. and d., good. LEAS. AUBURN, V. Y. BURTIS GRAND (Elmer Redelle, mgr. Mon- day rehearsal 10:30).—The Majestic Musical Four, pleasing performance; Max Witt's Singing Colleens, excellent tslent; "Tbe Watermelon Trust," hit; Pstsy Doyle, comedian, clever; The Omega Trio, good; Cunningham and Marlon, gym- nasts, good; Tom Bateman, well received. BILLY JOYCE. AUGUSTA, OA. SUPERBA (Felix Luck, mgr.).—Lucille Savoy, soubrette. pleased; Ralph Connors, ventriloquist, pleased; Minor and Vincent, comedy sketch, well received; m. p. L. P."*k>.' BALTIMORE, MD. MARYLAND (F. C. Schanberger. mgr. Mon- day rehearsal at 10).—Alice Lloyd heads an un- usually good bill and a tremendous bit for her first visit here; the 8ilvas do a good balancing act and show some marvelous tricks; Julius Tsnnen has some sin using new talk; Holdln'a Manikins, AN ACT THAT ALWAYS MAKES GOOD. LULU JOSEPH KEEGAN MACK Character Singing and Talking SINGING REMICK SONGS And introducing the following changes: "TWO FASHION PLATES" "EHOLISH COUNTRY OWL" "ITALIAN AND THE LADY" Finishing with " THE COWBOY AND THE SQUAW " With special Indian Camp Scenery. DASH SAID: "THIS ACT A KNOCKOUT." EN ROUTE—"COZY CORNER GIRLS" CO. exceedingly entertaining; Plquo, borlsontal bars, excellent; the McNaughtons bad everyobdy lsugh- lng from tbe atart to tbe finish; Clayton Wbite and Marie Stuart In "Cberle," a delightful bit of bumor and were well received. NEW MONUMENTAL (Montague Jacobs, mgr.).Cham- pagne Girls pots on ordinary entertainment. GAYBTY (W. L. Ballaaf, mgr.).—The Bebman Show, wltb a few changes, is here this week. JOHNNY MEYERS. BEAUMONT, TEX. LYBIC (Rupert Cox, mgr.).—Week 9: Dancing Same, best hard shoe dancing ever aeen here; Helen Ogden, songs, very good; Corcoran snd Dixon, s. snd d., excellent; Rentfrow snd Jsnsen, scream. GEO. B. WALKER. 0. OLYMPIA (Morris Sperling. mgr.).—16-18: Methven Sisters, good; Powers snd Paulina, fair; Chantrell and Schuyler, travesty; Katora, foot Juggler, good; 19 21: Tbe Gagnoux, Pete Baker, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Powers, Bulla Bunnelle. W. W. F. singers, very <ood; Charles Herrers, novelty gym- cast, good; Frank Wilson, quaint comedian, pleased. SHEEDY'B (W. T. Bulllvant, mgr.). —Smith, Harris and Lawrence, "Doctor Nott," very good; Denmoe and Vine, s. snd d., pleased; Mile. Maude Delora. tbe Physical Culture Girl, excellent; Will H. Smith, good; Colton and Dar- row, comedians, pleased; ill. songs by Bmms Brennan, excellent. THE NEW ORPHBUM (F. U. Bishop, mgr.).—Tbe Three Blauchet Bros, snd Rsudolpb, tbe Four Emperors of Music, as beadllnera are excellent; Claire Schade, change artist, pleased; Sophie Tucker, in plantation melo- dies, very good; Dynes snd Dynes, clever club jugglers, very good. McCDB A CAHILL'S McCue A Cahlll, mgrs.).—M. p. snd ill. songs by Misses Davenport and Carey, and Messrs. Cook- son, Manetts, O'Brien, Bullock, McCue snd Ca- bin, singing excellent. H. A. BARTLBTT. BIKOHAMTOM, H. T. ARMORY (E. M. Hart, mgr.).—Pleasing bill. Breakaway Barlows, comedy gymnasts, good; Wm. Cahlll pleased with bis Irish monolog; Tom Brown and Siren Nevarra, character change, good; Thomas J. Keogh and Ruth Frances, "The Ward Heeler," pleasing sketch; The Pic- quays, acrobats, good; Ed Markey, imltstllng Harry Lauder the Scotch comedian, pleased; Vlndobonas Musical Comedians, tbe bit of the bill. LYRIC—Pictures and vaudeville; Len and Dollle Wills clever comedy set; Psul Gor- don, wire, good; Miller and Egan, musical, lutroduce some good novelties; Prof. Spsckman, continues to please. HIPPODROME. — This picture bouse starts tbls week playing vaudeville, with a good bill. W. F. Fields, dialect com- edian, enjoyed; R. D. Angelo, songs; Hess and Sanford, In comedy Bketcb, "A Ssle In Real Estate," pleased. JOGGENT. BUFFALO, ». T. SHEA'S (M. 8hea, mgr. Monday rebearssl 10). —Hal Davis snd Co. snd Flo Irwin snd Co. had about an even run for applause; Cook snd Clinton, good; Rsymond O. Rlester, a local baritone, good; Tbe Three Westoos, bit; Hsl Davis and Co., In "Pals," s sensation; Bessie Johnson, won big applsuse: Maud Nugent did nicely; Hoey, and Lee, very clever; Brothers Artola have a good comedy bar act. LAFAYBTTB (Charles M. Baggs, mgr.).—Keegan and Mack, good talking act; Sisters Mltobell, excellent dancers; Suits Moore and Co., in aketch, with good results; Grade snd Reynolds, In crssylsms, fslr, made up tbe olio with "The Cosy Corner Girls. GAR- DEN (Charles B. White, mgr.).—"The New York Stars," combined with Rellly A Wood's Big Show. put up s good bill. COLISEUM ROLLER RINK (Jobn M. Brown, mgr.).—The Reckless Rlcklaw Co.'s Indoor Circus, 19-21. DICKSON. BRIT80L, TEW. FAIRYLAND (Meaney A Anderson).—Week 0: Grace Harvey, singing, well received; Courtney and Jeanette, comedy Jugglers, excellent; ill. songs, Miss Anderson, pleasing. R. BROCKTON, MASS. HATH A WAY'S (Miss B. Gurney, mgr.).—Tbe Hsnlons, of Superbs fame, in a farcical absurd- ity, "Just I'hor Pbun," excellent; Gllroy, Hayea and Montgomery, "Tbe Good Ship Nancy Las," very good; Mar cello, sculptor In cloth, s novelty; Anderson and Golnea, colored comedians and BUTTE, MONT. FAMILY (Geo. W. Donahue, mar.).---Creo, good 111 union: Mr. snd Mrs. Esmonde. "Tbe Soldier of Propvllle"; Ous Bruno, dialect comedian; Cbss. Ssblne snd Mile. Vera, s. and <!., good; James snd Lucls Cooper, entertaining. ——OKI'HEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mar. >.---4'has. W. Bowser, Edith Htnkle and Co., "SuperHtltlon", Hue 8mltb, Tbe DeHaven Sextet with Sidney C. Gibson, Homer Llnd and Co.. '"I lie Opera Singer," good; Eugene and Willie Howard, "The Messenger Boy and the Thespian," flue; I.uVlne and iAonard; Byers and Hermann, artistic pantomlmlsts. CAMDEN, N. J. BROADWAY (\v. l'. Cuilen. mgr.).—There la a bill here tlilx «»-ek. making good from atart to finish. HHl'iiiir and Herman, strong act; "Four NlKiitti -'lei." Brockmao, Mack and Bel- It MwB VWvlP^^vMy MFWMfPRWvf JPMvt|f W^fWW ▼ AAlawTX*