Variety (December 1909)

VARIETY 27 (C) (B »> mi Julia Young Jamtte (0) Zame tot (0) CORRESPONDENCE Ualtot otttrwiM atttl, tfc* ftOwwiif i* ports art for tko evrrtmt wnk: GHIGAGO ▼AEIBTTI O Iff £. ft. MEREDITH » JOHN J. CCONHOR tttpr—t»UtJTtt MAJESTIC (Ijnun B. Glover, mgr.; agent, Orpheum Circuit).—Cressy and Dayne, headline; Bnaaell Brothers, at Hay market lait week, take second bonres; Gus Edward's •'Night Birds." good; Fred Wslton, In "Clssle's Dream," good; Edna Aug, good; Eddie Leonard, on fifth, went big; Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGreevy, on fourth, wanned up an audience chilly through the first three acts; Wheelock and Hayes opened show without ap- plause; "Senator" Frank Montrose, got one Isugb then thanked those In front for an "enthusiastic outburst of silence"; Mildred Morris, third, has an offering which Just msnaged to amuse and was far from a hit. MERRY. AMERICAN (William Morris, mgr.; agent, di- rect).—Mile. Louise Monkeys opened and went well. Nellie Wallace removed from choice posi- tion last week to second place this week, fslr; Nicholson snd Norton, big laughing hit; Blnaldo, easily big bit of bill; on appearance "Phantaatlc Phantoms" snotber hit; Terry snd Lambert didn't receive whst they deserve, but went very well; Juliet7. well liked; Fssslo Trio, great acrobatic act, closed; Rice end Cohen, In "Our Honeymoon," did very well. O'CONNOR. STAR AND GARTER (Win. Beebe, mgr.).— Ohss. H. Waldron's "Trocaderos" with Frank Fin- ney holding down the comedy seat made a good Impression st the West Side house this week. While the first part called "Sweeney'a Finish" Is as old as the hills, built around tbe old election plot with tbe comedians running for office, never- theless It makes tbem laugh. Finney bandies It a little differently than the rest snd a few original bits here and there help make It look modern. This Is also true of the burlesque, "The Islo of Nowhere." Those who wouldn't guess the Ides sfter hearing the title would soon recognise tbe Island where the King or Queen reign supreme lost from the outside world. The comedians are sail- ors either shipwrecked or paying a visit to the new land. Aside from the pieces the "Trocaderos" have an exceptionally good olio. The first part offers Finney doing Irish with Frsnk Rose opposite In Dutch. Rose does s good Dutchman and with Finney secure plenty of laughs. Finney Is in t class by himself. Another individual In tbe lineup who handles a part well Is Minnie Burke, the soubret. Although all different kinds of soubrets have showed their goods here this sesson this young woman seems a little better than the best. Possessed with a fairly good voice and full of ginger she makes a splendid appearance at all times. Minnie Is also some dancer and every number she led got Its full share of encores. She also led the singing hit of tbe show, a base-ball number, although tbe comedians deserve equal credit for working It up. Olga Orloff la the prin- cipal woman and made a neat appearance. Harry Buckley proved bin value at all times. Tbe costuming Is very good, though not elaborate. The choristers were wel! selected for looks end ringing qualities and will rank with tbe best. A back drop in tbe finale of tbe first part with a transparent center was not employed for some reason or other, but this did not seem to do any damage. Here Finney offers an Imitation of Harry Lauder, backed up by tbe company, all In kilts. Finney has a fairly good conception of Lauder's work but Is still away off. However, he made a great hit with the number. Elliott, Bellalr and Elliott opened the olio with a first-class comedy acrobatic turn, and went big. Although the table was there tbe comedian did not perform the ex- pected bit of trying to climb around it. For this alone he deserves a vote of thanks. Frank Finney and Co. came next with a well-built and well- worked little playlet entitled "A 50 to 1 Shot." Finney Is supported by George Brennan, Harry Buckley and Minnie Burke. A horse Is* also shown. A bunch of good talk Is offered and the piece scored a solid hit. The plot la sure to go In burlesque. A very poor set of pictures showing the race killed the finish. This shoulJ be attended to at once. Frank Ross calls himself "The Sing- ing Jew." Ross sang some parodies and told a few stories, going well. Mldgeley and Carlisle were the extra attraction. Ross continued a Hebrew throughout the burlesque. Tillle Cohen. In a very eccentric make-up, was queen. The numbers were good all through the show. "The Trocaderos" made them laugh here and will all over the circuit In spite of the' aged theme for Finney and Minnie are worth the price of ad- mission alone. O'CONNOR. JULA1N (J. G. Conderman, mgr.; agent, Will- iam Morris).—20-26: Valois Brothers. Billy Wln- dom. Mr. and Mrs. Jule Walters. Mazuz and Ma- eette. Pete Mack and the Clancy Twins. The bill week ending 19 did not attract big buMuess on midweek nights due to cold weather and not the program. T'.ih Japs opened, with a remark- able acrohntlc and magical act; Eddie Erb fol- lowed with a THthcr good budget .of material, but was only ordinarily successful; George Beane and Co., In "A Woman's Way," was liked for Mr. Beane's clever noting; Sandherg Sisters (New Acts); Mngnanl Family, musical, popular. MERRY SITTNER'S (Paul Slttner. mgr.; agent. S.-C.). —20-26: Bothwell Browne and Co., Hugh Emmett and Co., Glenroy Bushel 1 and Co., Checkers Von Hampton and bis "Dancing Sunbeams." Billy Mc- Dermott, Laura Rotb. W. L. Werden and Co. 8mltb and Harris opened show week ending 10, with a travesty, "At the North Pole," a timely bit of nonsense, well worked out; W. L. Werden again presented HI. songs; Two Parlays, on third, good juvenile singing and dancing act; Grave and Green, liberally applauded; Ralton troupe, women acrobats, worked under difficulties, awing to the limited stage room, but more than made good; McFarlsnd and Murray, batter talking com- edians tbsn generally hesrd at this house; Val- Icclta'a Lecnarda closed strong feature act. MBRRY. WILSON AVENUE (Charles B. Hagadorn, mgr.; agent, William Morris).—20-22: Oeyr Trio, Ferguson snd Passmore, Milton and Dollte Nobles, Florence Wilson, Four Rio Brothers; 28- 26. Bd. Gray, Hubert De Veau, "Four Dancing Bells," Laredo snd Blake, Milton and Dollla Noblea. BUI for four days ending 10 one of the most evenly balanced yet st tbe house. Harry Tauila opened, went good; Mildred and Lester, liked; Murphy, Whitman snd Co., In "A Prodi- gal Girl," very well received; Frank Bush scored big; Smlrl snd Kessnea closed, success- fully. MBBBY. PEOPLE'S (Claries B. Marvin, mgr.; sgent, 8.-C.).—Dark until 20, when special show will be given. Business not very good for four days end- ing 19 and show wis ordinary. Dlerlck Broth- era best set. Billy Bskcr, Gladys DeVere and the "Pony Boy Girls" next In popularity; Emily snd Jessie Dodd (New Acts); George Fields (New Acts). MEBBY. HAYMABKBT (W. V. Newklrk, mgr.; agent. W. V. A.).—Charles F. Semon Is elevsted to hesdllne honors this week, snd wears tbem mod- estly, snd to the delight of the audiences. Max- im's Models, which close tbe show, Is an excep- tionally good number. Mr. and Mrs. Edwsrd Con- nelly In "Sweethearts" are seen for s second time at this house, s meritorious offering. Emma Francis snd Arbs snd Madeline Sachs are good. Merrlt and Love, fair; Charles Varley, fair. KEDZIB (Win. Malcolm, mgr.).—After you enter tbe Kedsle and are in your sest, tbe usher hsnds out a new style pussle In tbe form of a yellow program with four pages. Tbe pussle Is to find the bill hidden In somewhere between the advertisements, ranging from a "Sanitary Clean- ing Company" to "Old Style Lager." After a good comedy reel of film cornea Cavana, who works on a slack wire. Cavana Is a contortionist also, snd this helps show his work off to better advantage. His comedy la excellent, snd be wss a big bit. Ell Dawson snd Louise Gillette msde a favorable impression. The best part of tbe act is a silly song Introduced by Dawson when he worked with his old partner, Whitfield. Mr. and Mrs. Allison went well, as usual. Lee Bsrth bills himself ss tbe man with many dialects. Barth has a number of dialects well put over, but his present style of work will never bring him any- thing. A good Idea together with bis talent should result in a corking act. He went fair. Meehan'a Dogs closed and went big. Another good reel of 11ms followed. O'CONNOR. V. A.).—Monsrcbs feature act week. Best 20-23: Fogg and Alger; Melrose Comedy Foot; Haley and Haley. Beat 24-26: Washington and Jones; Thompson Brothers; Richmond and Hawley. PBKIN (Robert Motta, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—20-26: Scott and Wallace: Donna Mse Gordon Trio; The Nellos; Barle and Bush; Bush's "8chool Bora and Girls"; The Jacksons; Brown, Olsrk snd Brown. MABEL (Bobert Pottlnger, mgr.; agent, W. V. A.).—20-28: Beulah Benton and Foley Brothers; Casper snd Miller; Hall and Coburn; Ida Howell. 24-26: Fogg and Alger; Melrose Comedy Four; Young Buffalo; Butledge and Pickering. VIRGINIA (J. F. Rltcbey, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—20-22: Wagner, McMillan Co.; Turno and Honegger Trio; Santoe and Mario; Blanche Kruger. VICTOBIA (H. W. Thompson, mgr.; sgent, W. V. A.).—20-28: Kslcrstus and Boblnson; McCor- mlck, Wsshlngton snd Jones; Al Wild. 24-26: Caaper and Miller; Hall and Coburn; Beulah Ben- ton and Foley Bros. Will B. Winch, for a long time manager of the Orpheum, Salt Lake City, baa become a student of tbe moving picture business, snd hss opened two houses In El Paso, Tex. Winch has been connected with tbe Orpheum Circuit for eight years. Frsnk D'Orla hss been added to the force on the eleventh floor of tbe Majestic Theatre build- ing, and wll handle a portion of the smsll time at present booked by Miller and Bradatreet. Since C. B. Bray Inaugurated the city depart- ment of tbe Association, Its growth baa been rapid, and at present requires three men to give It their undivided attention. Becently Bosalle Muckenfuss snd several friends srgued over when the Russo-Japanese wsr started. Following a hot debate Bosalle pro- posed she call op a local morning paper for tbe answer. It waa about 1 a. m. Miss Muckenfuss gsve "Central" the number of The Examiner. After a minute's delsy a husky voice answered the 'phone, snd Bosalle said "I beg your pardon for disturbing you st such s busy time, but do you know when the Jsp war started? Please tell me." After s few Russian sentences from tbe other side end a threat from tbe owner of the husky voice to break somebody's nose, the Chicago fe- male booker discovered she hsd awakened an Englewood commuter who bad been pounding bis esr on a feather pillow for three or four hours. Al Luttrlnger, who has been ill with typhoid fever at Marlon, Ohio, has about recovered, and the Luttrlnger-Lucas company will be working again shortly. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS To be certain of changes in standing advertisements as ordered, all cor- rections should be in the New York office of VARIETY by Tuesday afternoon. Standing advertisements are subject to change in whole or in part weekly. COLUMBIA (W. P. Shaver, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—20-28: LaVarre and Co., Pearson snd Joell. Bice Brothers, Sarah Sedalia. Bobert Foaba, Tbe Savages. Business sverage week ending 10; bill wss beaded by Herbert Lloyd and Co, well liked; Anna Belmont, slngln* comedienne, out of tbe ordinary as far as slse and ability goes; Millard and Lyles, fair; Jarrell Comedy Co.. or- dinary; Grace Ayer, roller skating, lacks finish. PRESIDENT (I. A. Levlnson, mgr.; agent, William Morris).—20-22: Kitty Stevens, Lark- Ins and Burns. Charles Iieclow. Keogh and Francis. SCHINDLER'S (I* S. Schlndler, mgr.: agent. S.-C.).—20-22: "Eight Korolral Kids." Will Fields. Plfctnl .uid Cusblng, DeMalu and Rochte, tbe Fraucellas. COMEDY (J. O. Burch, mgr.; agent William Morris).—Business average opening week. 20-22: Heraa Family. Quaker City quartet. Rest 20-22: Three Shelvey Brothers. "Four Dancing Bells." T>eWltt. Ashmore and Co.. Hubert De Veau. Rest '-'3-26: Smlrl and Kessner, Ferguson and l'assmore, Rio Brothers. APOLIX) (Robert Levy, mgr.: agent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Now playing two shows a night Instead of three. Merodlas Family and Jeannette Adler and "picks" featured all week. Rest 20-22: Tom Ripley, Florence Stanley and Co., Hale and CorMn. GRAND (Grand Theater Co., mgrs.; agent, W. V. A.).—20-22: The Bimbos. Hawley and Vlda. Terry Twins. Harry Adler. 23-26: Bert Wes ton. Eunice Baymond and Co., Earl Girdeller's Dogs, Eclipse Comedy Four. CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—20-22: Baymond and Goods. MsFar- Innd and Murray. Edna Rupert, Prof. Wusaman and Co.. Harry Tsuda. ARCH (Art JarvK mgr.; agent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Agnes Bllal feature act all week. Her admirers look up a collection and presented her with an Immense Inxupiet Monday night. She bad previously been in stock at the Marlowe. Rest 20-22: Hilman and Roberts, Morris Jones, Crawford and Goodwin. CIRCLE (Ballaban Bros., mgrs.: agent. W. V. A.).—20 22: Eunice Raymond and Co.. Bert Weston. Earl Glrddla's I>o.,'s, Williams and Gor- don. GARFIELD (Fred Schaefer. mgr.; agent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Rlva Larson Troupe feature all week. Rest 20-22: Trask and (Madden; Bessie Babb. Walter and Mav; Mason. Wilbur and Jordan. IMPERIAL (A. Samuels, mgr.; agent. W. V. A.).—20-23: Gould Sisters; Thatcher Trio; Rich- mond and Hawley: Bob Wyman. 24-20: Musical De Fays; Kalcratus and Robinson; Haley and Haley: McCormlck. LYCEUM (Fred Llnlck. mgr.; agent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Fetching Bros, and Co., feature act week. Rest 20-22: Justus Roma In and Co.. In "The Pledge of Coronova"; Carlo Carlos: Moss and Fry. PASTIME (H. W. Thompson, mgr.; agent, W. Blanche Blng closed her prolonged engagement ot the Garrlck last week. Frank Conroy. of Conroy and Le Malre, Is writing an act for Clark and Bergman. DeWolf Hopper. Blanche Blng, Dorothy Don- nelly, William Elliott and Charles Hopper, were In consultation with specialists last week, fear- ing tbe sudden change In weather might deprive tbem of tbe use of tbelr voices. George Harris has taken Willie Hayes* place with Roberts, Hayes and Roberts. A recent re- port stating Bert Lamb was In the act was erroneous. Dunbar's Goat Circus played what is called s "picture house" here recently, and some surprise was expressed that such a place could afford to engage the act. It Is said now that Dunbar got $25 more there than when playing the Morris bouses In Chicago. There is no telling what the managers of picture bouses may undertake with tbelr rapid growth. Willie Hayes, who recently jumped from a train at Danville. 111., has been taken to his home at Lyerly. Ga.. at the expense of J. H. Roberts, his former partner. He will recover. F. H. Bradstreet. of the W. V. A., has booked the Lulgl-Plcaro Trio. The Austin Animals opened on tbe W. V. A. time at the Main Street Theatre st Peoria, 111., this week. The act Is under the direction of J. D. Newman. It will be seen In Chicago week Jan. 3. Russell and Da Verne, at the Majestic last week, were given a route on the Association time. F. H. Bradstreet, of the Western Vaudeville Association, picked up McKee Richmond and Junnlta Hawlelgh at the Iris, and has booked them In Chicago, after whlab he thinks they will go to the bigger time. Walter De Ora. employed by the W. V. A., re- turned Inst week from a vl-dt to Pueblo, Col.; Oklahoma City, Okl.i.. and Wichita. Kan. The Westwn Vaudeville Association now hooks tli<- Bijou. Kewnnee. III., u new bouse which opened 1<5. It plays two "doubles" and a •■single." The team canceled some time In order that Mr. Neuss might go to New York to attend the funeral laat Friday. Warne and Octsvls left Chicago today (28) to open at Fort Worth. Tex., booked for ten weeka south by Psul Goudron. "In Luson" is tbe name of a new act which will receive a try-out Jan. 3 at Terra Haute. Krug, Collamore and Fenn are tbe performers. The Ashland, Ashland. Ky.. Is now being booked by the Morris Chicago office. Tbe New Linden st 63d snd Halatead Streets will open Jsn. 28. The White Bats' first Chicago scamper since the new clubreoms were opened, wss given last Wednesday to a large crowd. After a banquet the diners were entertained by Father Shannon, Bobby (McKetrick) Mack. Errac, Baby Sophie BusseU, Dick Vass, Alblnl. Arthur Loftus. AJf Grant, Bison City Qusrtet, Eddie Both snd James Dolan. The big event of tbe scamper wss s minstrel part led by Bobby Oaylor. Wilbur Mack Is potting his old act on agsln, "Tbe Bscbelor snd the Maid." with Harry Ken- nedy snd Juliet Boberts. Eva Thatcher has recovered entirely from her recent Illness, snd will open on the Morris West- ern time 27. George Harris, of McOsrry snd Harris, hss gone with Boberts. Hayes snd Boberts. rfplsdng Hayes. Mockey McGsrry, of McOsrry snd Har- rls. Is now working with bis brother WUllam McGarry, of Morgan and McGarry, replacing Morgan. The act Is now called McGarry aid Mc- Garry. George Morgan, of Morgan and Mc- Garry, la now with tbe Buchanan Dancing Four. The Musical De Fay a are In Chicago, planning a new novelty act. Ed Anderson Is here, si his show. "The Farm er's Daughter," was burned out st GUtner, Neb. He lost sll but one losd of scenery. Chester snd Grace are making a third tour of tbe Inter-State. Leo P. Muckenfuss arrived 22, for Xmas at bis home here. Let be Collins, of Bartlett and Collins, Is rap- Idly recovering from sn operstlon st the Passs- vsnt Hospital. La Petite Laurie will play 20 weeks of tbe Morris time. Thomas Beea makes the ssme trip. Lillian Miller secured a divorce from Robert Miller on Oct. 12. Elliott and Spencer showed their new act ar tbe American Music Hail laat Friday morning. The new Majestic. Houston. Tex., will open nest week, and Bedpath's "Nappanees." on tbls week's bill at the old Majestic, will be held over ss s special feature. W. T. Gsskin snd Karl McYttty have secured tbe rights to "Rosalind at Red gate," being en- couraged by the success of "The House of a Thousand Candles" In the western one night stands this sesson. Vaudeville win give way at the Cohvmbos neit week for "The Smart Set." Max Weber ac- commodates Stair £ Havlfn, who had no theatre available for this attraction. Dugsn and Paige have been obliged to lay osT in order thst Miss Paige may take eleetrfeaf treat ment for a spinal injury caused by her work. They expect to resume by the new yesr. Max Weber pleaded self defense when brought before s Judge of the municipal court last wees, on a charge of assault and battery, brought by Chauncey Herbert. The Judge took the case under advisement. Ethel May Is operating a repertoire show in the smaller cities around Chicago. It IS # und*r the- management of Jack Allen. Ban Norton, of Norton and Smith, was hero from Ashland. Ky.. arrunglng for the fittings fee a new theatre to be made out of a big atore- room. It will open a»>out Feb. 1. They wflt present two vaudeville acts and pictures. "Four Bunclng Bells." an act here this week. Is nut tli" same one reviewed st SIttner's re- cently The act managed by Marllou Wright is now plavlng the S.-C time in the west. Shenn and Warren will play two or three weeks In Chicago In the near future, booked by Paul 1 <;oudron of tbe S.-C. office. The Grand, Jacksonville. 111., starts playing Association vaudeville 23 and will be bandied by the department conducted by Messrs. Miller an* Bradstreet. Mrs. Elizabeth Caw-Ma. a sister of Nus Neuss. of NfnsM and Kldred. died 14 In New York. narry Robinson Is back at bis desk In the As- sociation office.