Variety (April 1912)

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Write for Catalog A L *II2?ff?SF r CROSS LETTER HEADS Contracts, Tickets, Envelopes, Free Samples etc. STAOE MONEY, 16c. Book of Herald Cuts. 16c. BttMsOC PRINTING COMPANY P|||PAfin PWIWO 501 S. DEARBORN ST. MiHUIHsU WIGS We handle a full line of theatrical wigs In lualltles of from $6 to $100 each. THE WICCERY J. NEQRESOOU 64 EAST MADI80N STREET. CHICAGO. The Ball Stenographers Theatrical Work Manuscripts, Parts, Presswork, Mimeographing Grand Opera-House Bldg.. CHICAGO. CHA8. H. FRANCIS X. SMITH and CONLAN Vaudeville authors.. Sketches disposed of. Hundreds on hand. 508 Gaiety Theatre Bldg., New York. SCENERY *JFooT KEKNEY'S THEATRE, Sd Are., New York. Productions. Vaudeville Aete and Aniline Dye Scenery. FOR SALE As I Intend to leave this country in June, I WILL SELL THE AMERICAN PART OF MY ACT, Wigs, Beards, Uniforms and Costumes of The act was one of the main attrac- tions with the last HARRY LAUDER SHOW. All goods offered are mostly new. This week. Poll's, Bridgeport, Conn. 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A.; rehearsal Monday 10).—Dr. Volta. headliner; Daring Darts, scored; OUroy, Hayes A Montgomery, hit; Ned Norton A Ada Ayre, splendid; Shrlner A Wills, well re- ceived. The opening of the K. O. Barkroot Carnlvat Organization* which took place In Nashville, April 1, under the auspices of the Commercial Travelers Nursery Commission, showed one of the most up-to-date shows brought to this olty in many a day. After Its first week, so pleased was the nursery commission it was retained for another week's showing. The following is the line-up: Circus Royal. Japan, Plantation Minstrels, Alligator Girl, Zoological Arena, Electrica, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Con- gress of World Wonders, Katazenjammer, Hoos, Crazy House, Johnny Webb, Jesse James Wild West, Equine A Bovine, oddities, Strange Girl, Egyptian Hall. Beautiful Orient and the Wonder City. In the Circus Royal are Oscar V. Babcock, Mile. Orrocco, 'Spiral Tower, Three Guthries, Crack-shot Randalls, "Bumps" Wallace, Patsy Reiss. Prince Nel- son. Among the attractions is the Royal Italian Band of sixteen, under directorship of Sig. Angelo Mummolo. The Barkroot executive staff is: William Judkins Hewitt, assistant manager; Frank G. Scott, secretary and treasurer; A. F. Gorman, general agent; F. H. Scott, advance press representative; H. Wilen, contracting agent; Isaac Benyaker, traffic manager; E. A. Potter, train master; B. F. Harrison, chief electrician; Angelo Mummolo, band master; Thomas J. Hurd. general announcer, and Joe Daly, watchman. W. R. ARNOLD. NORTHAMPTON, MASS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC (B. L. Potter, mgr., lnd.).—1-12. Taylof Stock Co.; 13. "Excuse Me"; 16, Blanche Ring; 18, Richard Carle. PLAZA (Wm. Youngson, booking mgr.; F. E. Blanchan, res. mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).— 8-10, Loretta Twins A Co., very good; Bert Granville, fair; Dodson A Lucas, hit; "Nine Ginger Kids." big; 11-18, Elliott A West; Carlln A Penn; Mysterious Valdos; Sidney Shields A Co.; John M. Greene Hall; 12, Alice Nielson and Boston Opera Company Orchestra. STONE. OMAHA, NEB. GAYETY (E. L. Johnson, mgr.).—"Vanity Fair." KRUG (Chas. Franke. mgr.).—"Lady Buc- caneers." BOYD (Frank Phelps, mgr.; Shuberts).— 7-8, "The White Squaw"; 9-10, Mme. Regina Prager; 12-18, "The Heart Breakers." BRANDEIS (W. D. Burgess, mgr., Ind.).— 7-10. "The Spring Maid"; 11-13, "Paid in FulL" AMERICAN (Ed. Monahan, mgr.).—Stock. Omaha's prettiest picture house, the Hipp, seating 600, opened April 7 with five piece orchestra. Jake Schlank Is owner. The Gayety, closed by a small fire for three days, reopened April t with the "Bowery Burlesquers" to capacity. 8. L. KOPALD. N KWABK, N. J. PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; rehearsal Monday 9).—Nora Bayes A Jack Norworth, enthusiastically received Hugh Emmett, clever; Jaa Duffy A Mercedes Lorenze, neat; Stella Mays A Margie Addles, entertained; "Pollard," Juggler, good; Miller & Ly!e scream; Fear Floods, s nnA workers. WASHINGTON (O. R. New, mgr.; agent. Fox).—Alior A Barrington, very good; Rose A Mack, entertained; Burns A Bliss, clever; Webster A Daniels, pleased; Miss Gretta Mack. good. COURT (Wm. E. Smith, mgr.; agent, Loew).—Cohen A Young, laughable; Bates A Leightner, great; Hampton A Jocelyn, good; Gladys Phelan, pleased; Harcourt A Leslie, good; Jacobs Dogs, clever. ODEON (Chaa Burtls, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—8-10, Mr. A Mrs. Fred Thomas, enjoyed; Millard Musical Trio, great; Brown A Small, good; The Great Johnson; Jean Ward. Mary Wallace; 11-13, The Odeon Stock Co. in "Northern Lights." SHUBERT (Lee Ottelengln. mgr.).—John Mason in "As a Man Thinks." good business. NEWARK (George Robblns, mgr.).—Kitty Gordon In "The Enchantress," big business. Oayety (Leon Evans, mgr.).—"Happyland Glrla" Miner's (Frank Abbott, mgr.).—"Broadway Oalety Glrla." ORPHEUM (M. S. Schleslnger, mgr.).— "Lion and the Mouse." ARCADE (Leon Mumford. mgr.*; agent, direct.—8-10. "Heart and Sword"; 11-13, "A Nihilist's Conspiracy." JOE O'BRYAN. PATERSON, N. J. MAJESTIC (W. H. Walsh, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; rehearsals Monday and Thursday 11).— 8-10. Toddy A Everett, well linked; The Sharps, scream; Halllsman A Weber Sisters, good; Pero A Wilson, entertaining; 11-18, Gary Owen A Co., Bowers A Wade, Gavin A Piatt, Herman A Rice; capacity houses. OPERA HOUSE (John J. Ooetschius. mgr.). —Stock. EMPIRE (A. M. Bruggeman, mgr.).—Stock. LYCEUM (Francis Gilbert, mgr.).—"Brews- ter's Millions." DAVID W. LEWIS. PITTSBURGH. GRAND (Harry Davis; agent, U. B. O.; re- hearsal Monday 10).—Thomas A. Wise A Co. in charming comedy; Redford A Winchester, very good; McDevltt, Kelley A Lucey, good; Tempest A Sunshine, many encores; DuCalion, daring; Fields A Lewis, amusing; Caesar Rivoll, interesting; Median's Dogs, wonderful. GAYETY (Henry Kurtzman, mgr.).—"Gay Masqueraders," pleased. ACADEMY (Harry Williams, mgr.).—"The Dutch Champion," full of fun. LYCEUM (C. R. Wilson, mgr., 8. A H.).— "School Days," large and responsive audience. ALVIN (John B. Reynolds, mgr.; Schubert). —"Over Night." source of endless mirth, large audience. NIXON (Thomas F. Kirk. Jr., mgr.).— Christie MacDonald In "The Spring Maid," wonderful operetta, very Interesting. DUQUE8NE.—Stock. HARRIS.—Plckard's Educated Seals, most unique; Wm. K. Saxton A Co., good comedy; Richards A Clark, entertainers; Shafer A Mason, good; Welda A Serano. Mardo A Hunter, Four Baldwins. Johnny Brush Trio. Hilda Patrldge, the "Golden Venus." has THEATRICAL TRUNKS Qua ran teed for Five Years 2t INCH. $11.75 31 INCH. SUM II MCM. $14.00 12 INCH. 1225 II INXH. 15 00 34 INCH. 13 00 41 INCH. 11.51 LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONGLY MADE LONG & CO. Salesroom, Suit* 514 1416 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY (Factory, Newark, N. J.) FORD UNIFORM CO. Phone, 2186 Bryant Send for booklet V We make EVERYTHING pertaining to UNIFORMS and EQUIPMENT, CHARACTER and MODERN STREET CLOTHES for THEATRICAL Productions. 204 WEST 43rd STREET, NEW YORK SHORT VAMP SHOES J. 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Phones: Randolph 5514; Automatic 42-431. ADVICE TO THE PROFESSION. SECOND-HAND GOWNS EYENINB GOWNS STREET DRESSES S0UBRETTE DRESSES FURS. St. State Street CHICA60 WIRE WALKER WANTED Man to do understanding. Must be good. Can use young lady wire walker. This act has worker for one hundred con- secutive weeks and is booked for fourteen months to come, sailing for Europe August 6. You must be good, as this Is the largest troupe of tight wire performers In the world. Wire answer. Address Empress Theatre, Kansas City, Mo.. April 7-13; Hippodrome* St. Louis, April 14-22. W D. LEON. Mgr. EDITH GREEN Theatrical Dressmaker, 159 Sixth Ave., New York City. _^^^ signed for the balance of the season with the New York Jr. company. M. 8. KAUL. PORTLAND. ME. KEITH'S (James W. Moore, mgr.).—John- son, Howard A Listette, excellent; Musical Johnstons, scored; Olen White, Florrle De Mar A Co.. gild; Force A Williams, fine; Silvern, hit; Ellnore A Williams, scream; Adonis, excellent. PORTLAND (James W. Creelcy, mgr.).— Canarls A Cleo, novelty; Four ItHdons (2n<l week), big hit; Harry Brooks A Co., Im- mense; Deane, MeHenry A (ireenr, scored; Krisper, Krlnk A Co.. good. . JEFFEKHON. -Keith's Stock «'„. The I'ortlHPl Is to he n'decoi ;it<d nml re- sented. KvfMiinic Hoor seats adVunn* r><\ April IS. PROVIDENCE, R. I. UNION (('has. Allen, mgr.). - Dund.i ltoma, hit; Louis Norton A Co., vvry good, Eckel A Du Pree, pleased; John I'hilbrock, scored; Walsh A Redden, good; Five Hursleys, excel- lent. When annoering advertUemonto kindly mention VARIETY.