Variety (January 1909)

VARIETY 27 HARRINGTON ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE, WHEELING, W. VA. LAST WEEK ■ Western Vaudeville Association.—The rait for a week's salary by Devere and Beveridge against Jack Root, manager of the Oarrlck, Burlington, la., has been dismissed. The esse was heard in Ottumwa, la., and as the defendant is a resident of a different country, no legal action could be secured. The act claims It was cancelled after tbe third performance, on the ground that the act did not pleaae the audience.—Joseph Callahan, who heads his own compsny In "The Devil" in tbe middle west, baa returned to Chicago and will probably take up vaudeville In a few weeks.— Adeline Dunlap, Frank MscCormsck and Co., who are at present playing the Orpheum circuit in Rlcbard Duffy's dramatic sketch, "The Night of the Wedding," will appear In a four-act piece by Mr. Duffy next season, playing, the better class houses, under Mr. MscCormsck's management.— Ethel Gllkey la playing in the middle west for the Western Vaudeville Association.—Billle Bow- man opened at Appleton, Wis., with "Two The- atre Tickets," the vehicle formerly used by San- derson and Bowman. The act la booked up.— Leo Carrlllo cancelled his eastern time to play the Interstate Circuit. He opens st Montgomery the first week in Februsry.—The sudden cold westher Isst week effected tbe attendance at the local the- atres. With the thermometer hovering around the 10 below zero mark tbe lobbiea of the different theatres were practically deserted. The extreme cold breeses seemed to hsve a tendency to chill the enthusiasm of tbe audiences aa well.—Alice Gilbert baa succeeded Anna Bernstein aa Kitty Krousmeyer in "Watson's Burlesquers." Ed. Perrin, tbe musical director, wss replsced by Thos. Downs.—The xylophone used by tbe Mulllnl 8lsters was msde of rosewood by the girls them- selves. They also tuned the instrument.—Millard Brothers lost all their wlga and other properties ss s result of the Are st tbe Trocsdero lsst week. —The Theatrical Managers' Association of Chicago la arranging a 'benefit performance at the Audi- torium for the Actors' Fund. It will be held Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11.—"The Newlyweds snd Their Baby," Aaron Hoffman's new musical comedy, will follow "The Talk of New York" at the Auditorium next week.—The "Washington Society Girls" broke tbe Sundsy record at the Folly Theatre thla week.—Carlln and Otto have canceled all Immediate time on account of the serious Illness of the mother of Mr. Otto. The comedians left for the esst, sfter finishing a week at the People's, Cedar Rapids, Is.—Wslter Mey- ers is this season doing the sdvsoce work for three of W. B. Wstson's shows. They are "Wat- sou's Burlesquers," "Cosy Corner Girls" snd "Washington Society Girls."—F. J. O'Brien, msn- sger of the Bijou, Kenoshs, Wis., and affiliated with other theatres In Wisconsin and Michigan, purchased the Crystsl, Anderson, Ind., and will book it in conjunction with the others through the Western Vaudeville Assoclstloo.—L. M. Gormsn hss secured tbe Novelty, Topeka, Ksn., from H. M. Miller, snd will conduct it ss s vsudevllle house, with sets supplied by tbe Western Vsude- vllle Association.—Harry Armstrong, tbe agent, whose vocation Is to furnish musical shows with chorus girls, snd who probsbly is known better among thi coryphees then sny other sgent, it is reported, will Join tbe force of booking agents st the Western Vsudevllle Association. It Is prob- able tbat s new branch will be Installed with Mr. Armstrong st the helm. In tbst event the Asso- ciation may take Into their fold musical comedy in connection with tbe regular vaudeville booking. —Snlts Moore bas left the "Cosy Corner Girls." Ed. Morris. Will Fox snd Ids Dslley Joined the compsny. Fox plays Solts's psrt In Hebrew char- acter.—Chas. Innes, of Innes snd Ryan, Is con- fined to bis room st tbe Union Hotel with typhoid- pneumonia. The act had to cancel all future time.—Lena Lacouvler Joins the "Gay Masquer- adera" In Cincinnati next week, replacing Belle Travers, who will undergo sn operstlon on her throst. 8AN PRAINGISGO By W. ALFRED WILBOV. VARIETY'S San Francisco Office, 1115 Van Ness Ave. (By Wire to VAHJXTY.) ORPHEDM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.),—Week 8: With the exception of "School Days," held over, and the Eva Taylor Co., who played a re- turn date with "Chums," the entire program was made up of new facet, something out of tbe ordinary for the Ellla street bouse. Wilfred Clsrke and a well-supporting company held the top line and was consistently liked. Their farcical production "What Will Happen Next Meeting," with a atrong response. Bd. La tell got along qnlte well. Rooney Sisters went strong, aa did Hlbbert and Warren, a dancing team of a different tort. A diversion of piano playing gained the latter act a solid hand. The novelty Ktlon of the program wan made np of The vaggls, whirlwind dancers, with an Imported flavor, and De Blere, a ledgerdermamist of — This week closing the show at KEITH'S THEATRE, PORTLAND, ME., and taking at least six legitimate bows and hold- ing the audience till the finish. Moved after first performance from third place to closing the show, and following all kinds of impersonating, singing and dancing. That's what I have done with that Portland audience. The Man with the "DIAMOND DRESS, Jan. x 8—Bridgeport, Ct. Booked solid United time. M <l GOLD DRESS, • f it SILVER DRESS" and then some No agents; just there with the goods. C £ Vow booking IN ORB Book Your Vaudevlll RK Through th< OUI 9 9 /TeL VTaL 0001 •vary Piotvre Theatre in Greater Yew York with over §00 capacity. Acts that will make good oaa be had at a moment's notion. IS «m. seontive weeks in Hew York after Jan. L 'Phone, oall or write. w ) JOSEPH J. LEO, Dtwav Thtsirt, East 141b St., New York slderable ability and witto a striking stage per- sonality. NIATIONAIi (Sid Granman, mgr.).—Week 8: Oomedy had the call In this week's line up, moat of it being of a goodly kind. Halloo and Bart, a pair of decidedly clever bumpty-bump comedians gslned first honors with a knockabout conglomeration labeled "The Baggage Smashers." Both - proved capable tumblers and nothing qnlte aa original aa their conceit has been seen here for some time. Joseph and Myra Dowling in a bright bit of easily deciphered comedy entitled "A 8nap Shot," a close second in populsrlty. 8. Klpads, s Japanese Juggler several notches above the standard won several atrong rallies with feats thst were new here. The Sweigerts had a melange of patter work that proved taking. Aril and Grimm open the show with a horlaontal bar sot tbst Introduced nothing out of the or- dinary. Both attired in "monk" make np, their efforts st comedy brought little results. Smith and Brown, a. and d., were on the program. Royal Musical Five closed the show, registering s hit. WIGWAM (Sam Hsrrls, mgr).—Week 8: Jos. Kelter and Co. offered "A Rural Substitute" that met with considerable favor. The Austins had a good line of eccentric comedy that won them a warm greeting, and the Bert Meston Co. submitted "The Medicine Men," snd Joe Hardmao made his stand with a pleasing line of tslk. Luken's Seven Bears held s prominent plsce. The Pelots, Jugglers, and the La Salle Acrobatic Trio also. EMPIRE (MelTin Welnstock, mgr.).—Week 8: A most timely reel of olograph pictures of thst region of Itsly recently visited by the disaster wss no doubt the most Impressive offering on the program, the audience giving every evidence of intense Interest. "The Johnston Students" offered a pleasing routine of lightning club work. Oonn, Downey snd Willard carried the comedy burden with "The Doings of Dr. Louder." The Bern- steins, s. snd. d., Albania and Collins, Italian operatic duo, and the World's Comedy Four also. Pat Rooney 91 COLONIAL NEXT WEEK JANUARY 18 DENVER By CHAS. LOVDONZR. (Special Wire to VARIETY.) CRYSTAL (Wm. A. Weston, gen. mgr.).— Week 4: Mile. Fregolla, protean, heads excep- tionally strong bill. Tbe changes made are quickly done snd sn excelleut stage setting enhances tbe vslue of the set. Scbepps' Dog, Pony snd Mon- key Circus, cne of tbe best animal acts seen here In msny s dsy. Plenty of comedy Interspersed. Whltmsn Bisters snd Roblnnon scored strongly. Beaumont and Devoy, In "Tbe Haunted House," and Richard Burton complete bill. Business wsy above aversge. ORPHBDM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.).—Tscner- noff's Circus hesds. Animals well groomed snd trsined. Scored. "Wireless," sn Intense drsmstlc sketch, strong festure. Oracle Bmmett snd Co., Isughlng hit of bill. Morrow snd Schellberg, In When answering advertisement* RAWLS AND VON KAUFMAN STILL SERVING "MUSH" Now Playing Inter-State Circuit mention Vabjxtt.