Variety (December 1909)

VARIETY 67 HARRY ARMSTRONG and BILLY CLARK Who wrote "SWEET ADELINE," "BABY DOLL," "I LOVE MY WIFE, BUT OH YOU KID," etc., etc., have added to their long list of hits another, A wonderful song of its kind, and it has proven, although published only a few weeks, a sensational knockout. Hear them ling it, WEEK OF DECEMBER 18th, at gff Jlivl Iwl ElRSb aaLI N S wICTOKIJk You've used their former hits, you'll surely use this after you hear it, so send for it NOW—it's ready. Slides by Wheeler in preparation. The above will be sent FREE—All we ask of those we do not know is an up-to-date programme. NO CARDS or AMATEUR PROGRAMME will be accepted WITMARK <& SONS, Witmark Building, 144-146 West 37th Street, NEW YORK Or, If yon an out West, mtc time by oalling or writing at oar Chicago Offloo, SCHILLER BUILDING, RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. Irving Mildred Ireland Fred Iolees Sisters Job neon A Baekfcsy jonee W B (O) Jackson Isabel (0) Johnson Matty (O Jscoby Josephine (0) iennlngs Steve Johnson Anton Johnson James (C) Julot If (C) Jeffery Howard Oo (0) J arris Fred Jarvls A Martjr (0) lackaoo Aria (C) Johnson Jack Jonea A Mayo Jaeger Harry Jackson Alice (0) Jess John (P) Jerome Frank (P) Johnson Leonce (P) Jones Harry Klncstejs The (0) King Chaa A Nellie Kendall Blanche Knight Fred (C) Kirk Roaa (0) Kelly A Lewis (0) Kelly A Kent Ksllyse Annie Klahl B (0) Koler Harry I Keno A Morris Kay Harry B Kelcey Alfred Kramer A (0) Kelly Andrew Kennedy Clayton Kelcey Franc (C) Kramer A Scheck (O) Kelfe Zena Keller Jessie (P) Kenny John J Katharln Baby (P) Kelly Mrs J (P) Langford A O'Farrsi (O) La Vigne N J (0) Lentlnga Hilda Linton Harry B Lester N 8 Lee Henry Larlne Arthur Lytton Nellie Lealn Bessie Leclere Molse J Lawrence Fred La Valadona Loraine 01g« (O) Langblin Anna Lee Irene Latell Edwin Vorralne A Dudley Lnby Edna Loraine Harry Llchtman Al Lanrent Marie (O) Lewla Dsee Latlna Mile (0) Lahl Edward (0) La Velio Vloley (0) La Darraa Three (C) Lloyd Herbert (C) Lamolse Rene (C) Leoodor Mrs May (0) Laradana The Le Clair John Lambert A Williams Liven Harry Leslie Jim Leonard James Llpman A Lewis Long W P D Le Roy Victor Lloyd Herbert Lancaater A Miller Le Roy Jamea (0) La Tour Sisters (P) Libby Fred (P) La Van Bert Larlne Arthur Lee Made (P) Lakola Hasel (C) La Maze Broa (C) Le Van Bert Lester Great Morris Kitty (O) Moore Herbert (0) Mliey Katharine Madge A Morton Murray B W (0) McOloln Albert (0) Moan Oladya (0) Mlimar A Morris Murray A McFarlead MaraeUa Max McOown Josephine (0) Mann Allen MacArthnr 0 ■ Mahouey Mrs (0) Moore Fred (0) Merrlman Dlch (C) McCauley Robert (C) Metagar C B (C) Mack A Elliott (0) Morrlasea Three Msck J 0 Moneta Fire Maxwell Elliott Marseilles (8 F) Mohr Audry (0) Marshal Selma Moray Charlotto McAvoy Chaa (C) • Martin Cyrus Moore Martha L McKay Jock Miller Edward Mllaach Boh (O) Mondall Joe ■ (O) McKay ■ (O) Miller Ed (O) Mulhsil Terry (C) Maraselllee James (O) Mohamed Abdul (0) Murray ■ W Macks The Scotch McLaughlin Erelyn Manlen Mr MacDonald William Morris Lydla Morton Ed Morton Jr Harry K Moxulx John (O) Mack A Benton (0) Maple Frank (C) McMillan T B Mack Bob Madden J as Morrow Wm K Mason Jack Mssub W Y Mells Three McOloln Josephine Mowatt Ben Mack J H A Melrose Fern (0) Metcalfe K (0) Mader Mr (0) Meyers Zena (P) Moore Helen Jessie (P) Mayo Harry (P) Melnotte Twins A 8mlth Miles B Moore A Young (P) Melrllle A Higgans Mil Ho Root 0 Moaher Ed Murphy Jamea A Mansfield Lola Mayo A Rowe Mardo Tom Murphy Leo (0) Miller Mrs Harry (0) Murphy B J (C) McDermott John (0) Milliard Frank (0) Maras Mrs. (C) Manning Mabel Nermaaa Harry B (•> Nlblo Fred Nelson Ida Marie (0) Nixon A Moran (O) Nicholas Nellie ▼ Newmana The (0) Nlcbola A Croix Nelson Chas (C> Nelson Chan A Co (P) Nelson Waiter Oweller 0 ¥ Oberman Ada ■ (0) Olmstead L ■ (0) Othen John Ollgan Al Otla Flora Oateman Chaa (O) Orma Grace Overt ng Trio Onn Mrs (P) Pealey L B Pfell A Mayweed Perry Lew Perry Slaters Primrose T Price A Bottler Parker Victor Price Chaa Phllllpps Pantaer Jewell (O) Phllllpe Harry (O) Pomroy Edgar (O) Perlman Herman Payne 0 V Paoly Harry W (C) Preston George (O Pastor J (C) Prerost Rose Pearl C C (C) Panlta (C) Pollard Jack (0) Pyser Miss A (0) Pbclps George Price Millie Peck Frank (C) Pallne Mad (P) Papka Toote Pulllam Caroline (C) Pearse Frank (0) Qnlnlen Dan Queen Tern Robinson Bsally Bohhlne B Bedaeclon Rose Chaa Richards Harry Reese DeWltt (G) Bitter Morris Bay T O Bedcay William Richards Bmmls Robinson Chaa (0) Reynolds Jon Rivers Grace Beess Allen K Roy PhU Rirers VloU (0) Ralmund James B (C) Rankin Walter A (0) Russell Flora Reesler Capt Nat Roches Madame Rayno Archie Reynard Bd ¥ Bettlck Carl F (C) Bunco Nst (0) Rooney Pst Reiff Geo W Rose Julian Rowley Bam (0) Rooo R 0 (O) ReM A Morton (0) Reeves Blllle Rose Dare Ross Delia Rocbte Antoinette Roberts Bam Reynold Joe (P) Silvers A Sands Schmidt P H Saona Harry Samuels Ray Smith Frank P Stewart Harrison (0) Bchlman Ed (C) Semmers A Lowers Co (C) Sanford Brsklne (0) SI Vsd (P) Shelby Tom Sinally Victor Sszton BUI (C) Steward Joseph (C) Smith Henderson (C) Shale A Cole (C) Shelby John D (P) Stovell G. 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(P) Smith Anthony Stokes M (P) Smith Mrs Sylvester (0) Sholes Wllliard (C) Schaeda Otto (C) Shardl Claude (O) Scblleter Hubert (0) Serine A Plfo (O) Stsrbuck Lew (0) Stewart Bd Shaw Alex Smith Dick Seymour Pete Stanley Vera Sbss Barney <0) Smith Luther I Summers Dick Smith Jeeeph Staley John (O) Scott A Darts (0) Swindell Archie Skslsks Gsdlawnky Swarthont W D Sorgim G (0) Schilling Emma (0) 8torer K (0) Stelts Mrs C L (O) Sterenson H 8 (O) Stein W D Schwerts Louis 8ulllTsn Chub (■ F) 8ternes Florence Steuman Frank Shuartwood George Scott Harry Sandow A Lamhsrt Stern Sam Steele Earl Smith Bernard Smith Bessie Simpson Chert dan Spencer Hugb (0) Sterenson Harry (0) Sutherland A Curtis (C) Smith Henderson (0) Sulllrnn Chub (S F) Smith A Alhse Trorsto Signer (O) Temple Dick Tbeo Mils (O) Thataa Jena Tunsch George Thomas Cora (0) Trlxeda A Robinson Turner A Campbell Taylor Era (0) Tweedley John Tenley Elmer Trorollo Thomas Wm H Tanna Auguata Taylor Jack Thurston Leslie (P) Tasmanman Van Dleman Troupe Thome* William Terry Mabel Lambert Tnjlor Ella Taylor A Fabian Ullrich Frits (O) Vltler Jack Van Bnrea H (0) Van Becker BUda • (0 Valentine L (0) Vogel H A (0) VeTda Trie Valrto Miss M (0) Veolette A Old Valora Josephine (C) Vlnard J B (C) Venetian slclans (8 ¥) Vaugban Miss D Vlrlnn Annie Vernon J (P) Van CUe/ Matt Verdo Carl Von Zieber Baron* Street Me Vlctortne Myrtle (C) (C) % Weston B W Wahb Harry L ( wittin A Proese Wren Lew (O) Worinf Nellie Winters BasA Ward Hap Winston Juliet Whitfield Jbhn T (0 Weber George Wllkle Bwlag Wilson Jos Alt Welher Bddle (0) Woodbury Fred Will la ma Sbeefnrd (C) Williams A Mayer Whltestons Nat Welch Mrs Zen White Charlotte Wood Mrs W B Wslte Willie Wltchle Kstbertne <Ci Walters BlUy (C) Wrsy A Ray Wales Blale Wilson Frank (8 F) Wild W C Webster Mack D Wllnon A Aneta (C) Welsh Ben Warren Fred West J» Royer Whltelsw Arthur Wrothe Bd Lee Wheelock Chaa Wheeler Bert Wllllsms Lew Whallen Mike 8 Winkler J F Winkler Wink Whltenack F (P) Winchester Ed Whitehead A Glerson Young Phil Younger Broa (O) Young Julia Zama Eat (09 Zolar Irene (0) CORRESPONDENCE (JBless ttsttrwlM stttai, tat iwOarwiBt r. porta art ftr tkt tsuitat i GHIGAGO ltT RepTMBBtAtirei E. £. MEREDITH JOHN J. O'CONNOR AMERICAN (W. T. Grorer, mgr.; Wm. Morris, Inc., agent).—The show did not run as well ss It should on Monday afternoon. Felix snd Calre failed to appear and a substitute wss offered. R. A. Roberts wss easily tbe big hit of the bill. Roberta recelred a band when the Indicator flashed his name, another on his entrance and also on each of his characters. Another big hit waa scored by McMabon and Chappelle. Hardeen who closed the first part offered tbe straight- Jacket and milk-can feats without taking up much time with cabinet work or handcuff mysteries and scored a bit. The Heras Family of acrobats also went big. The little topmounter msde a strong Impression with the sodience and alto- gether the acrobatic family made a pleasing Im- pression. Anna Belmont, who replaced Felix and Calre at tbe last moment, did quite aa well as could be expected. A little more comedy would help for wbst she offered went big. Walter James on rstber early put orer a fairly good imitation of Lauder singing "The 8sftest of the Family." The dialect and make-up la as near to Lauder's aa could be. Following but a few weeks behind Lauder himself, Jamee can be credited with s lot of nerre to attempt the Im- personation and make It go. Frank Bush with a bunch of new stories easily landed his usual amount of laughs. Tbe Dlrlne Myram closed the show for the third consecutire week. The Clarence Sisters opened and gare the show but a fair atart. MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glores, mgr.; agent, Orpbeum Circuit).—The Bight Geisha Girls, head- lined, prored a norel feature. Two numbera fol- low them: Barry Bulger (New Acts) snd Boh- ledllls, s wonderful slack wire set, which mads good. Lily Lena, on preceding the headline fea- ture, scored s substantial hit snd deserved te do so. Mlddleton, Spellmeyer A Co., "A Texas Wooing." was handicapped by baring to go on after 3:30. Charles F. Semon, "tbe narrow fel- ler," was the same big bit. T. Roy Barnes snd Bessie Crawford were well liked. The Thalia Quartette, good. The Reed Brothera, on fourth, awakened the audience after Slater Brorkman. a monologlst, bad let tbe show drop a bit. One of tbe Reeds Is s splendid comedian and an ac- complished gymnast. His work wss loudly ap- lauded. Julian A Dwyer, Roman ring artists, opened be show fslrly well snd Wsrne A Octarla, a team from Australia, com para tl rely new to thla country, were as well recelred as could be ex- pected for thst position on tbe bill. HAYMARKET (W. V. Newklrk, mgr., sgent, W. V. A.).—Griff popular feature of fail, good one with too much slngrng. Reynolds snd Donegan and Walter C. Kelly go big, and Ed- wards' "Country Kids" do better than last wsek at Majestic. Frederlka Raymonds snd Co., good; Bowen (New Acts), Beth Store, good; Murray Bennett, fair. STAB (T. J. Oarmody, mgr.; sgent, W. ▼. A.). —Conroy-Lemalre Co., good; Clark and Bergman, good; Frank Rogers, good; Pollard Opera -Co., fair; Rlsley and Reno, fair; The Beacons, fair; Al Sam mere, good; Lillian Martha, peer. _ JULAIN (J. G. Conderman, mgr.; agent, WfB lam Morris).—«-12: Flsber and Fisher, Three Onrles, Hubert De Voe, Josle Mclntlre. Milliard Brothers, Anderson Brothers. Bin week 'ending 5 did not bsrs a weak feature. Great Kalter opened with startling wire act, loudly applauded. Allen Shaw followed with cola msnlpulatiena. Lahl. Cecil and Lennox, third, laughable sketch. Ladles' Swedish Quartet, popular In spite new nesH shown throughout. A solo by tbe sodkano would relieve the sameness and possibly add to effectiveness. Carlson Brothers, bit hit oT the bill. 8CHINDLERS (L. 8. Scblndler, l Paul Gourdon).—Blossom, Robinson and Co. Acts), headlines si It be week. Remainder of bill (6-8) msde pleasing showing, thoagh no net stood out. Fsy Douglas. Van and Young, the La Vallis, Tom Ripley, Rentfro and Jensen, and Sal vatorrl Pegsttl, a surriror of the Cherry mine disaster. For 0 12: Ballon Troupe, La Adella, Cooke, Boyde and Oaks and Billy Link. CIRCLE (Bsllsbsn Broa., mgrs.; agent, W. V. A.).—6-8: Lopes and Lopes, Becker and Mack, Egamsr snd Wynne, Grabum-Langer Trie. 0-12: Charles Mason snd Co., The Blossoms, Mad Daly, Warrangton Sextet. MARLOWE (Charlea B. Marrln, mgr.; agent. William Morris).—6-8: Foster and Foster, O'Ooo nor, Saunders snd Co.. Tore laps, Bshsrt Nome. 012: Gardner Family. Edith Esrle and Co., Fos- ter and Foster, Splngold snd Gerard, PEOPLE'S (Chsrles B. Mania, mgr.; sgent, William Morris).—6-8: Schepp's Animal Circes. W. J. McDermott, Splngold end Gerard, Edith Earle and Co., Great Kelter. 0-12: Schepp's Anl msl Clrcns. O'Connor, Saunders A Co.. Robert Nome, Helen St. Rsynor. W. J. McDermott. wit-son AVENUE (Chsrles B. Hsgedorn, mgr.; agent, William Morris).—6-8: J. W. Win ton, Pernandea May Duo, Barry and John- son, George Yeoman, Wells snd Sells. Ca- pacity house st first show 4, heartily applauded, a bill In which there were three "new acta"— Rutledge and Pickering, McGrath and Yeoman. John Ennor. Clever Con key opened, and west much better then when recently seen at Kola A Castle bouses. Thomas J. Qnlgley, who fol- lowed the new acta presented In order asnwfl above, scored with HI. songs. Heras family, the feature for the week, big hit. TROCADERO (Weber Bros., mgrs.; agent, Wal- ter Keefe).—6-12: Amea and Oorhett. Bold Gray. Eddie Cain, Zeraldas, Young and Young, Milliard Brothera. Pauline* Masell. Tbe Brshams. PEKIN (Robert Motts. mgr.; agent Frank Q. Doyle).—6-12: Bell Stone, Nelson Dean and Co.. Leo and Sulky, Jan-ell Comedy Co., Benton and McKenile. Claude Ranf. MONROE (Burke Bros., mgrs.; sgent, Willi Morris).—6-8: Winnie D. Crawford, Bates si Ernst, Lillian Leroy and Co., Bddle Brh, Megan 1 Family; last remain wsek. 0-12: Great Kelter, Grace Belmont, Lehl Cecil snd Lennox, George Yeomans. COLUMBUS (Weber Bros., sagrs.; agent, Wslter Keefe).—6-12: La Adelle, Barry Adler, Pearl Tangley, Petcblng Bros., Sol. Berne, Mme. Otlrt, Chsrles. GRAND (Grand Theater Co. mgrs.; agent, W. V. A.).—6-8: Flo Adler snd Boy, Chsrles Meson and Co., Tbe Blossoms, Msd Daly. 0-12: Hernog, Dlggs and Burna, The Leons, Bgamar snd Wynne. Hsrry Adler. PALAIS ROYALS) (J. ¥. Bysn, mgr.; sgent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Bae Lake and Co., Ai and Evans, Jack Rlpp, Lao Loan. ERIE (D. L. Swsrts, sagr.; agent, W. K. WRITTEN TO YOUR ORDER VAUDEVILLE SKETCHES DRAMATiO, OOMEDY, TRAVESTY, MUSiOAL We are exclusive agents for the meat successful sathors in this deld. Can fit your peculiar personality with n sure-tre set that will increase your salary and bring oontinnons bookings. 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