Variety (April 1912)
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VARIETY 27 = JIMMIE LUCAS Wishes to thank managers for past favors from July 4, 1911, until May 1, 1912 Played all the first class houses in the east exclusively Tremendous success in difficult positions THIS WEEK (April 8), P. G. WILLIAMS' ALHAMBRA, NEW YORK Sailing^for Europe in May Direction, E1D\A/. S. K ing a Iou of $20,000. It caught fire from a house next to it, in which the blase started. The Insurance on the theatre was 15,000. The house was owned by Armand T. Nichols of Atlantic City, who has been identified with amusements for some time. The house is ex- pected to be rebuilt. The case of Brown A Nosey vs. Comstock & Gest comes up for retrlul Saturday, April 13. NEW ORLEANS By O. M. SAMUEL. ORPHKUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 11).—Paulham Team, engaging novelty; Sadie Sherman, pleased; Mile. De Fallieres, offering conventional ca- nine number, did fairly; Nichols Sisters, fine reception; Helen Grantly, in "The Right Road," did nothing, lacking every requisite; Avon Comedy Four, hit; Princess Rajah, scant appreciation. DAUPHINE (Henry Greenwald, mgr.; Shu- bert).—"Pinafore," excellent, with George Mc- Farlane shining resplendently, light house. CRESCENT (T. C. Campbell, mgr.; K. A E.) —George Sidney In busy Izzy, threadbare dia- logue and situations. Ordinary principals and staid choristers. Patrons liked show, however. LYRIC (C. D. Peruchl. mgr.).—Rainy, gloomy Easter, making theatregolng not par- ticularly propitious, Interfered perceptibly with attendance at the Lyric, where the stock com- pany is presenting Bertha M. Clay's "Thorns and Orange Blossoms." The production is melodramatically anomalous In that the vil- lain's red tie isn't as red as it should be; the soubret's plumpness borders on corpu- lence, while the mother Is not extolled, as is generally the case. However, the Lyric's clientele, which is not particularly erudite, nor histrionically Introspective, enjoyed the play Immensely, even though they laughed when they hadn't oughter. TULANE (T. C. Campbell, mgr.; K. & E.). —Bernhardt picture. GREENWALL (Arthur B. Leopold, mgr.). —Homer's "Odyssey." MAJESTIC (Lew Rose, mgr.).—Tyson Ex- travaganza Co. LAFAYETTE (Abe Seligman. mgr).— Vaudeville. ALAMO (Wm. Guerlnger, mgr.).—Vaude- ville. RICE, SULLY and SCOTT Just returned from a successful tour on the ORPHEUM TIME. This Week—April 8 P. G. Williams' Orpheum, Brooklyn. Direction. JAMES E. PLUNKETT Illusionist Supreme KARMI PRINCE OF INDIA Presenting Most Original, Sensational and Gorgeously Staged 20-Ml nuts Illusion Act on Earth. See PAT CASEY 8h*w, wonderful; Melroy Kid Kidders, fine: Cracker Jack Four, very good; Carnalla Troupe, entertaining; Colton A Darrow, many ■ laughs; Zoeller Troupe, scored; Ridding Dul- tons (2d week), far above average; Wilhat Troupe, good; packed houses. PRINCESS (Dan Ktshell. mgr.).--Princess Minstrel Maids, laughing hit; Totslc Marks, very good. Three other good acts to good business. KINGS (F. C. Meinhardt. mgr.).—Abren Family, very clever; Julia Redmond * Co., scored; Fernandez May Duo, very good; AI Haynes and Four Nelsons conclude good bill; business good. OLYMPIC (Walter Sanford. mgr.).—Elsie Ferguson In "The First Lady of the I>and" to large Easter business. AMERICAN (D. E. Russell, mgr.).—Cath- erine Counties In "The White Sister," large audience. GAYETY (Charles Walters, mgr.).—"Crack- erjack Burlesquers " STANDARD (Leo Relchenbach. mgr.).— "Cosy Corner Girls." OARRICK.—Oberammergau "Passion Play." Herman Flchtenberg announces that his 176,000 Isis theatre at Houston, Tex., will open April 16. Tosso's Band will furnish music at Spanish Fort the coming summer. The Orpheum closes May 5. Pete Baker Is singing at the Lafayette. Great Henri French Renowned Entertainer NEXT WEEK (April 15) HAMMERSTEIN'S Permanent Address, ELKS' HOME, No. 1, New York CINCINNATI By HABBT HESS. GRAND O. H. (John H. Havlln. mgr.; K. A E.).—"The Woman," one of the big successes of the season. LYRIC (J. F. Fennersy, mgr.; Shubert).— "The Never Homes" offers but little that Is entertaining. WALNUT (W. F. Jackson, mgr.; S. A H.). —"The Girl In the Taxi," second visit here. EMPRESS (George F. Fish, mgr.; S-C; re- hearsal Sunday 10).—Krags Trio, very good; Laura Davis, excellent; Irene and Bobbie Smith, hit; Dlnehart A Heritage, excellent; John T. Murray, laughable; "High Life In Jail," featured. One of the best balanced vaudeville shows ever In any Cincinnati house. AMERICAN (Harry Hart, mgr.; agent, Gus Sun; rehearsal Monday 9).—Prudence Grue, Hazan A Westcott, Malsle Rowlands, Lois Ce- cele, Hobson A Co., Burkhart A Berry, Great Avalon Troupe. STANDARD (Frank J. Clements, house agent).—"Golden Crook" Company. Show above the average. PEOPLE'S (J. E. Fennessy, mgr.).—"Daf- fydllls." second visit this season. AUSTRALIA C. D. Peruch has succeeded Bert Oagnon as manager of the stock company at the Lyric. The Russian Symphony Orchestra gives a concert here April 20. Manager Seligman has Installed a $5,000 pipe organ at the Lafayette. ST. LOUIS By J NO. 8. ERNEST. COLUMBIA (H. D. Buckley, mgr.).—Moun- tain Ash Choir, strongest muBlcal headllner of season; Nat Naznrro Troupe, marvelous; Dia- mond A Nelson, scored heavily; Maude O'Delle * Co., entertaining: Jane Elton, good; Patsy Doyle, anuslng; Richardson's Dogs; Increased business. HIPPODROME (Frank L. Talbot, mgr.).— Four Musical Cates, excellent; Lew A Nellie TWO LOONEY KIDS w LEWIS - CH APIN •<*•» The handsomest loading man In The most boauMfully formed woman show buslnoss In the World COLUMBIA THEATRE (47 S h t K2J." - SUNDAY, APRIL 14th By MARTIN C. BBENNAN. 11 Park St., Sydney, March 10. THEATRE ROYAL.—"Everywoman" still here, doing fair business. Hilda Spong In principal role. ADELPHI— "The Night Side of London." Lurid melodrama. Attendanco (last night) capacity. HER MAJESTY'S—"The Quaker Girl" Crowd* d houses. Musical comedy Is the most popular form of amusement In Australia. PALACE.—"The French Spy" ares the re turn to Sydney of two old favorites In France* Ross and Walter linker. nuslncss so-so. CRITERION. The Great Junsen. American tr:(nKfornil»t. Portus & Talbot, the Intent firm In the business, are running the miiKlclari In conjunction with Charlie Hugo of Chicago. The new parti' rs are very popular here, and as a result everybody concerned can well shak-- hinds at the splendid box-offlee re- ceipt J Tl VOM.--Vciy ordinary hill here at present Alice Raymond and Musicians In "A Night In Egypt." headllner s. Fred Poplar, comedian; Kitty Wager, serin. Tossing Testros, Jack Heller, Tiny Town Uyson, Joe Mullaney. Willi- Gardiner. Irene Millar and usual holdovers NATIONAL. -Capacity houses. thanks in "Prince Charles," the chimpanzee. Odcll & CLOSING kTHE [SHOW AT FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE THIS WEEK STANLEY W. WATHON Presents FOUR CLOVELLY GIRLS The First and Only Original Troupe of Club Juggling Girls in Existence Booked on United lime by FRANK BOHM When antwering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY.