Variety (December 1912)

VARIETY 19 THE TO WN I CAM E FROM COLLECTED BY LEE HARRISON. There is no other town on earth In Philadelphia, P-a., Like Providence—my place of birth. 1 first discovered light of day. George M. Cohan. George W. Monroe. In Somerville I first saw light— Confound the town—it's now closed tight. Richard Carle. Some years ago said one of worth, 'St. Joe's the biggest town on earth." David Montgomery. Why, even out in Denver town The gang all said I was a clown. Fred A. Stone. In New York we were "peaches" then; Wc turned into a pair again. Weber and Fields. LEE HARRISON. The place I happened to occur Was up in dear old Rochester. Barney Bernard. P. S.: You'll think this rhyme very bad, But it's the very best I had. B. B. From sleepy Philly, it is true. 1 came to sit up nights with you. John Drew. Pittsburgh, Altoona and Scranton are fine, But I'll take Patton, Pa., for mine. Harry F. Good in Birmingham (an English place) They first laughed at this German face. Sam Bernard. Tlie "Buffalo" lias passed and gone. But Irish songs will still go on. Chauncy Olcott. In Galveston he won his fcaine By wearing dresses like a dame. Stuart ("The Male Patti"). In Boston town yuu're welcome bad- Said Boston town to Andrew Mack. Where George first saw signs of dawn My parents named me Young Tom Nawn. You say I've lost my liver? Fool!— That's why I came from Liverpool. James Thornton. On Bradford, Penn, I sure was sore, Until I found a little "Moore." Billy Montgomery. Tho' I'm from Centerville, I-a., To "Reuben Glues" I always play In New York City ev'ry day. ^ Corse Payton. In Fredericksburg, Virginia, boys, I started first to make a noise. Nat M. Wills. When I had learned a "nigger" song. 1 didn't stay in Richmond long. Eddie Leonard. In 'Frisco, hardest town to shake, 1 fell to earth and caused a quake. Tom Wise. Tho' born in Lima. I've met queens. But do not care for Lima beans. Charles J. King. In "The Pink Lady" I am some class, Though I came from Lawrence, Mass. Frank Lawler. A product of the Tenderloin. From New York town came Joseph Coyne. Though Texas is the Lone Star bet I haven't been a star as yet. George Austin Moore. Yes, it really seems a pity To blame it on Atlantic City Will H. Cohan. Columbus, O., was great, you see, That's where my ma discovered me. Harry Bulger. In "Philly" town 1 was a Quaker. In fact I was—an undertaker. Frank Tinney. Toledo O'high-O! my sight Was first turned on to Blau-gas light Charley Grapewin. 'Frisco's where they turned me <>ui Since playing cast I've the gout. Al Jolscn. Although I came f r< »*i» Dayton lirst. My business there was always "worst." Frank Daniels. When I was born in Chicago. T was in perfect training — Now, when I ' ". oi' my home town Milwaukee '.'links it's raining. Eddie Foy. Where'er I go thc\ think I'm s!m\ Because C'arr is my name. They think 1 am a horse car But I'm Russian just the same. Alex Carr. Tho' I was born in Amsterdam, Don't think that I'm in Dutch; I know that you will laugh at this It's funny as a crutch. Emmet Corrigan. The first joke in my minstrel show Was, "What salary did Columbus, O." Al G. Fields. Yes, 1 was born in New Orleans, I put the ham in ham and beans. Willis P. Sweatnam. In Hong Kong I was born, 'tis true. Is a fat Chinese a burly-cue? George Wilson. Cincinnati's home to me. (Capital of Germany). Jack Slavin. Tho' from my birthplace I had to roam, \ I wrote "My Old New Hampshire Home." Will M. Creasy. They've tried to put me on the shelf 'Cause I was born in Philadelph. Jack Norworth. I came from Cairo, Illinois, Before I joined the minstrel boys. James Mclntyre. I was born in Houston, Tex.. For large amounts I write my checks. Tom Heath. I learned to juggle and to fake In Cleveland, O., upon the lake. Charlie Aldrich. I have played in many a thing Since I was born in London. Kng. Sam Collins. Since I was born in New York town My salary has gone up and down. "Issy" Ward. I hope the public don't "get on" That I am just a Hartford. Conn. Lew Dockstader. Born in Covington, Kentuck', (Where I learned to dance the buck). Johnny Ford. I'm from ^)ueenstown, so what's the use Of calling me "The (>ld Cray Goose"? Charles E. Evans. I'm one of Richmond. Virginia's, jokes, That's me, one-half of Ward and Yokes. Hap Ward. Born in Quincy, Illinois, But now I'm Boston's daily joy. Harry Vokes. It was from Hartford, Conn., I came; I brought the safety razor fame. William Gillette. When young. I was born in Syracuse, Kver since I've been running loose. Johnny Hyams. I am as clever as can be (They named New Haven after me). Carter De Haven. I came from St. Johns, N. B., (The weather was too cold for me). WU1 Macart. 1 was born in Newport News, Virginia: If they don't fool you there, they'll skin yer. Walter C. Kelly. Benicia (in the "(iolden State"). I was born there; cruel fate! Wilson Mizner. I hopped from 'Frisco like a flea, And Belasco made a star of me. David Warfield. Though born in Xanesvillc, I'm no jay, I saw the "Y" bridge every day. Otis Harlan. Born in Cornwall (on the Hudson river), That's why my songs will never flivver. Billy Jerome. Though born in Binghamton, N. Y., I've done my "acting" in burnt cork. Neil O'Brien. <.I-:o|«;K \V BAKKY and MAl'DK WOU'OKD K....U..I >..|,,| in AT TIIK S'»\<; IHmiTH" <»n 11»• - oltl'HKI .M ;iinl I'MTKI' H<h>KIM; ■ »i ri<i:s i-no tits. Writing .till hiiiki'K ll".i ">\n iiiiiti I'lii I • xi I u m i \ fly, tin- «-• mi i > I •- ii. ul\\,i\.^ a \vi'lroni< 111'. i I iid i ■ nit ;t \ ,i nil • \ 111' |' i (>:• i ,i in Thilr ii. inn- Ids » • * 111« - t<< nn;in up-to-iJ.i t • n< s.« ;irxl th»*y : •• ;. I w :• » s - ii i c id 11 i'. ( ^ •• ■ i .i I in ik Ii i ,i nil si i si tip . i> • >>s.i t: ( .-. mi id- i u i ii n ( tnpU « <<( t he May. .IA.MKS I-:. I'l.l'NKETT <lln<»i \U> ;.. t