Variety (December 1912)

25 VARIETY Josie Heather made her Ameri- can debut at the MajesticTheatre Chicago, March 21, 1910. Played he fourth return engage- ment Dec. 2,1912 to Triumphant Success Held over in Chi- ago at the Palace Theatre Dec. 9, then on tour with Mme. Bernhardt for twenty weeks. Direction MARTIN BECK Nov. 2», 1911. THE YOUNGSTOWN DAILY VINDICA- TOR. Josie Heather and the New Park BUI. Kitty Gordon is coming to the Park theatre soon and It Is said this Eng- lish-woman Is the prettiest lady who has appeared on the American stage In years. She will have to show Youngstown peo- ple, for Josle Heather Is here now and those who see Josie will doubt exceed- ingly that there is anything daintier or more delightful to look upon than she Is. Josle Heather is also an Englishwoman. And she certainly Is a beauty. Hers is a petit**, transparent sort of beauty. She is one of those ethereal beauties. Gowned in the most exquisite of creations she Is surely a treat for the eye. Miss Heather *lngs songs of her own. They are char- acter songs and each requires u change of costume. 8he has a charming voice, not robust, but sweet, and added by her personality she Bcores a great hit with those who enjoy something just a little hit better and more refined than the act of the ordinary vaudeville comedienne. A NEAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT One Year's \T A T) TTTTV Subscription to V rVIvlll/ 1 1 Give it to a friend not in the profession Send $4 to VARIETY, New York Several picture impresarios are dickering for the building at Canal and Dauphlno streets. CASTLE 8QUARE (John Craig, mgr.).— Stock, "Damon and Pythias." Sold out for four performances to members of the K. of P. ST. JAMES (M. H. Guleslan, mgr.).—Stock, "The Hypocrites." GAIETY (George T. Batchellor, mgr.).— Burlesque, "Love Makers." CASINO (Charles Waldron, mgr.)-—Bur- lesque. "The College Girls." HOWARD (G. B. Lothrop. mgr.).—Bur lesque "Girl in Blue Burlesquers." GRAND OPERA HOUSE (0. E. Lothro • mgr.).—Burlesque, "Bohemian Burlesquers. Eddie Foy. in "Over the River," returns to the Boston theatre next week. This bouse has been dark for two weeks, since the clos- ing of the Clifton Crawford show. Official notice was served on the Gaby Des- lys show at the Shubert early Monday morn- ing by Mayor Fitzgerald that an official cen- sor would be present at the opening per- f«nn«.3M« an... it-^tnythlng appeared In the -p'rcJuctlon that did not meet with the ap- proval of the Mayor's representative trouble would follow. Mayor Fitxgerald closed a couple of shows in Boston last year. Waterson, Berlin & Snyder have enlarged their quarters during the past three months until it is four times the original size. They have three rehearsing rooms and a staff of eight assistants. Don Ramsay, the manager, is sure showing them how to travel In this town. A panic was narrowly averted in the Re- vere theatre. Revere, last we*k, when a steam valve on a radiator burst, causing great excitement among the spectators. There were 4.V) people in the theatre shortly aft«*r the evening performance had begun. Some one shou'ed "Are" and men. women an 1 children left their seats. An alarm was sounded for the fire apparatus and this added to the excitement The few who left the theatre soon returned to their seats. No damage re- sulted. "The Attack" with John Mason will be at the Hollls for two weeks beginning Dec. 23. Marcus Loew's New Bedford bouse was in- jured by Are. but business was resumed again In a few days. Frank T. Daniels, a "small time" actor, was lnllcted by the Suffolk County Orand Jury last Friday charged with being Impli- cated In the * de luxe edition" frauds, in which a Harvard College man was fleeced out of $6,300. It was reported here that Elsie Janis was also a loser to the amount of $1,800. Boston Section. Council of Jewish Women, held a special performance at the Colonial theatre Tuesday afternoon. In which many prominent artists appeared. The proceeds are to be used for the Immigrant Juvenile Court Department, and the Religious and Moral Training School. James Coombs and Joseph Goncas, two Mid- dleboro boys, Joined a circus last fall and their parents have Just beard from them. The toys wired from Montgomery. Ala., that they were tired of circus life and asked that enougn money be sent to them so that they might return. ATLANTIC CITY. By I. B. PITLAftKI. SAVOY (Grant Laferty. mgr.; agent U. B. O.).—Laddie Cliff, big hit; Mlddleton ft Spellmyer, one of the best of dramatic play- lets, went fine; The Lelands, corking good nov- elty, much appreciated; Dooiey ft Parker, new combination of promise; Dooiey. funny com- edian ; Parker has excellent voice, went very big; La Vlne-Clmaron Trio, liked; Dolly Morrlssey, scored; Cycling Brunettes, clever. APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent, K. ft B.).—"Schooldays" (9-11) ; Laurette Tay- lor in "Peg O My H«art" (12-14). MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young, mgr.; Wlster Qrooket, bus. mgr.).—M. P. CRITERION (I. Notes, mgr.).—M. P. CITY SQUARE (B. O'Keefe, mgr.).—M. P. ROYAL (W. R. Brown, mgr.).—M. P. CENTRAL (Karrer ft Short, mgrs.).—M. P. The first half of next week at the Apollo "Madame X" will show. Thursday night Chas. Frohraan presented "The Conspiracy." a new piece. The same producer will Introduce a sec- ond new show, entitled "The Spy," Friday and Saturday. "The Conspiracy" is by John Roberts and deals with modern New York life with the white slave traffic as a background. A young girl Is made a white slave victim but she manages to escape. She rusonres to devote her life in aiding other girls who had become en- snared In the meshes of this practice and is helped by her brother, who Is an assistant district attorney. A newspaperman helps to eventuallv bring the culprits to Justice. There are thrills aplenty. This show looks like a "meller." No cast has yet been given. "The Spy," which follows "The Conspiracy," playing two days (Dec. 20-21). Is an English version of Henry Klstermacker's play "La Flambee" which was so successful in the Porte Saint Martin theatre, Paris, where It has been playing for a year. It was also played In London under the title "The Turning Point." It is a play of passion and patriotism and Is free from the "eternal triangle." There is a flght over a woman, of course. The thrills come so unexpectedly that it is said to keep one guessing all the time. There is a fine cast, Including Edith Wynne Mathison, Cyril Keightley. Edgar Norton. Charles Wells, Jane Day. Enses Dane and others. This show also Is tinged with the melodramatic. Sam Harris (of Cohan ft Harris) was here for a few days with his wife. He came for a rest. Ray Dooiey. the clever girl who heads Ray Dooley's Minstrels, was here for two weeks recovering from an illness. She was regis- tered at Young's. The act will shortly go out again. Laddie Cliff, the classy English lad at the Savoy this week, tells a funny yarn about Newburgh, N. Y., where he and his mother have their home. It seems Laddie, when In the "burgh." wears the oldest clothes he can find—old shirt, old leather boots and gen- eral hobo make-up. He said that a couple of weeks ago he went down to see the train come In and the officer wanted to pinch him for being a cabdriver hanging around the depot. At the Jackson Cafe "The Versatile Four." a new quartet hailing from Philadelphia, are entertaining. The act consists of Billy Lud- lam. Jos. Golden. Jack Butler and John Queen. The boys have good voices and are deliv- ering the goods. At the Tslesworth. Blanche English, who calls herself "the 2AVpound baby doll." Is doing the singing with her midget partner. Freda Clem. NEW ORLEANS By O. M. RAMITFL. GREENWALL (J. J. Holland mgr.).—From the musty, dusty archives of the dim and distant past have been garnered "The Bell Boy" and "Way Out West," current burlettas at the Greenwall. Both are chockful of "hits" that have done service un^er various guises and titles: both are revivals. In the first named. Tony Kennedy is an Irish bonlface; Jack Hub. a tragic tragedian: James B Stanton, a bell boy; Brad Sutton, a "bad man"; Dale Wilson, prima donna of the opera company which stops at the hotel (vou remember the piece now), and Barry Milton, a western "bad lady." Sutton and Stanton are admirably casted. while Kennedy earned many laughs with his twtstel Tad talk- The burlesrue wag not received so well, due to dragelness, occasioned probsbly by an initial presentation. Leo Pardello, the wrestler, was featured In the olio. He Is appearing- here for the first time. Pardello wrestled one Dr. Feltus. He failed to down the 'doc" and the crowd was with the "physician" all the way. D'Auldtn and Frits permit swords to be shnved'TTown their throats, smacking their lips the while. The man also swallows a wafh. while the woman shows power by lighting an electric bulb In her throat. It's a Willie Hammersteln act from sword thrust to sword thrust. Meany and Anderson as "rube" performers live up to the billing. Several of the chorus girls are neglecting their hair shamefully. In some instances it's not nearly so blonde as It was. FRENCH O. H (Jules Layolle. mgr.).— French Opera Co. In "Thais." "Werther,** "Miss Heylett." "La Fllle du Regiment," "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly." CRESCENT (T. C. Campbell, mgr.).—"The Wlnn'ne Widow." LYRIC (C. D. Peruchl, mgr.).—"The Price of Honor." MAJESTIC (L. B. Sawyer, mgr).—Maori Kalian Dramatic Co. LAFAYETTE (Abe Sellgman, mgr"*.—Vau- deville. At the French Opera House M. Tharaud has been supplanted by M. Affre, while M. Sadl supersedes M. Mestre. More noise than urjal at the home of the Musical Ellisons. Girl. Blaine von Thlel (Mrs. Lew Rose) was taken to a local sanitarium, there to undergo a serious operation. Louie Dacre joins the Dlnkins and Stair Burlesquers 81. Rowe and Palmer Join the same company Sunday at which time Kathryn and Violet Pearl appear also. Albert Vtdela the opera manager, arrested In this city last week, was senteneed to thirty days* Imprisonment. The 8hlelds Extravaganza Co. has placed Its tents In camphor at Chattanooga and de- parted for Guatemala. Santa Claus will require an assistant when he strikes New Orleans. Forty burlesque choristers, who are wintering here, assert they are going to hang up their tights Christmas Eve. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, direct).—Lonette ft Bud, unsurpassed animal posturing; Harry Webb. Ye Olde Tyme Mon- olglste; Holmes ft Buchanan; Harry Atkin- son, pleaseu; Bertha Kalich, impress through reputation; Empire Comedy Four, laughter; Omeer Sisters, fast DAUPHINS (Henry Greenwall, mgr.: Shu- berts).—"Bohemian Girl," best production Aborns ever sent south, drawing fairly well. TULANE (T. C. Campbell, mgr.; K. ft E.). —Henrietta Crossman In "The Real Thing," profitable business. ST. LOUIS By JOHN 8. ERNEST. COLUMBIA (H. D. Buckley, mgr).—Rube Marquard ft Blossom Seeley, "Breaking the Record or Nineteen Straight." headlined, a winner; Toots Paka. very entertaining; Mr. and Mrs. Jack McOreevy, went well; Harri- son Armstrong's Players, strong; Ignatius Cardesh, delightful ; Nelson's Boys ft Girls, well received; Bradshaw Bros., thrilling. HIPPODROME (Frank L. Talbot, mgr.).— Lillian Mortimer, splendid headllner; Flor- ence Troupe, very clever; Carmen ft Clifton, scored; Five Cevenes. unusually good; Cole- man ft Mexls. applause; Golden Troupe, good; Samuels ft Leachraan. encores ; Downe ft Wll- lard, opened well; Four Sliver Sisters and Rbods Royal, pleased; "Tiny" Muggins, hit PRINCESS (Dan Flschell, mgr.).—Princess Maids In "Three Hsts." applause; Vollmer ft Samle, scored; Mather ft Left, encores. Good business. KING'8 (F. C. Melnhardt, mgr.).—"Ham- burg," dandy; Mannen ft Hughes, strong; Fox A Fox. went well; Major Duray ft Co., liked ; Prevost ft Brown, good. SHENANDOAH (W. J. Flynn mgr.).— Burbanks Horse above average; Gates ft Blake amused: La Bohme Trio, applauded; Powder 6 Chapman, entertaining; The Hass- mans. pleased. OLYMPIC (Walter Sanferd, mgr.).—David Belasco In a comedy drama, "The Woman," intenselv Interesting. CENTURY.—"Pomander Walk," success; packed house. SHUBERT (Melville Stols, mgr.).—"Miss Princess," with Lina Abarbanell, overflowing audience. AMERICAN (H. R. Wallace, mgr.).—Mar- garet Anglen and Henry Miller In "The Great Divide," received much applause from a Isrve gathering. GARRICK (Nat Smith, mgr.).—"The Gam- blers. " big house. I.ASALLE (Oppenhelmer Bros., mgr.).— "Billy, the Kid," Interesting western drama. Opened to good business. OAYETY (Charles Walters, mgr.).—"New Wlninng Widows." with Alta Phlpps and a dandy chorus, pleased a crowded house. STANDARD (Leo Relchenbsck, mgr.).— The Big Review with Frankle Heath ft Harry Levan opened well. CINCINNATI By HARRY HFM. ORAND O. H. (John H. Havlln. mgr.; T. Aylward, K. ft E ).—Raymond Hitchcock In "The Red Widow" shares the honors with Flora Zabelle. LYRIC (James B. Fennessy. mgr.; Shu- berts).—Sam Bernard in "All for the La- dies." Adele Ritchie, Alice Gentle. Ferdi- nand Gottschslk, Teddy Webb, Louise Meyers and Stewart Balrd are among the principal*. WALNUT (W. W. Jackson, mgr.; 8. ft H.). —Thurston. KETH'S (J. J. Murdock. mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; rehesrsal, Sundsy, 10).—Flying Weavers, opened: Lew Sully, good; Kenc ft Green, hit; Robbie Oordone, fair; "Ye Co- lenlal Septette." good; H*nry Woodruff ft Co., featured; Elinors ft Williams, hit' Hill ft 8vlvlsny, hit EMPRESS (McConnell ft Austin, opened: Stone ft Wanda, hit; Rita Redfleld, scored; Halltday A Carltn, featured; Moore ft Young, hit: 5 Lola Troupe, elo«ed. PEPOLE'S (J. B. Fennessy, mgr.).—"High Life In Burlesque." Two farces. "Casey In Society" and "Union Men" are among the sea- son's best. Pat White and Carl Henry are a scream. Nellie Francis Is the only woman In the companv who can sing. "The Union Men." the burlesque Is a scream. The chorus is good looking. Good business. STANDARD (R. K. Hynlcka, mgr.; Geo. Toby house agents—"Ths Ginger Girls." Bd. Lee Wrothe was funny as a typical "Janitor." Henry Nelson was extremely funny as was Frank Wakefield. Jane Le Beau. Margie Aus- tin and Mabe* Blake were good. It appears from a rumor which was cur- rent that the deal whereby B. P. Churchill, of Kansas City, secured a lease for the re- mainder of the season for the Orpbeum the- atre is off. From best Information Mr. Churchill's agent left the city. George A. Schiller will Join Sam Ber- nard's Co. at comedian. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bun spent a few days in the city. Joe Hurtig says that "Ginger Girls" broke records in Chicago. Played within a few dollars of $9,000 on the week. The Empire Circuit has began the use of street car advertising. This Is the first tlms any burlesque circuit used street ear adver- tising. When ansv*rin<j advertitemfnH kindly mention TAJUBTY.