Variety (March 1913)

1C VARIETY IG FUN MIT OF" * tt ?• CULF BEBZAO C Occupyingjhe entire arena at Madison Square Garden whilst giving two turns WITH THE BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS. Re-engaged for Season 1913. OMEDY IRCUS DIRECTION, IVIIVI CRITERION (I. Notes, mgr.).—M. P. BIJOU DREAM (H. J. Elliott, mgr.).—M. P. CITY SQUARE (E. OKeefe, mgr.).—M. P. ARCADIA (Hall A Mason, mgrs.).—M. P. ROYAL (W R. Brown, mgr.).—M. P. CENTRAL (Jacoby A Goldman, mgrs.).— M. P. The Easter holidays brought the usuai fash- Ion show with It on the Boardwalk. The great promenade was filled with visitors, but hotel folk claim that the crowd was not quite up to bt mark of former seasons. A new prose- cutor was sworn Into office ten days ago and license holders were rather uneasy as 'to how the new official regarded the Sunday selling. He gave out a statement which was vague but the general impression was that if there was to be a strict enforcement of the excise laws, It would be later. So almost all the "palaces" kept open as they have done all winter. well together that he believes for them to he separated for awhile will do them both good. So a year's separation is agreed upon and he leaves for Europe. But he soon returns to find his wife in the centre of many admiring men. So it is up to Teddy to win his wife back. Monday afternoon on the Million Dollar Pier the Spanish dancers, Bduardo and Elsla Can- slno, who are dancing at Shanley's (New York), appeared. They gave a number of dances programed as "The Bull Fight Dance." "Bolero," "The Spanish Tango," "Cuchlpando" and others. Easter-tlde was a big boom to Cabarets and almost every cafe put in extra attractions. These bigger entertainments will be In force llsh and Stella Johnson, Dainty Diana (still end of this week, when business drops off, the Cabarets will be lopped off too. At Old Vienna there are Bill Pagan (well known here), Jack Phillips, the Texas Tommy dancers, Al Eng- lish and Stella Johnson, Dainty Diana (still very popular) and Howard Dolan. At the Dunlop the Four Robinsons and Babbette (late of Shanley's) are the attractions. Walter Davidson and his orchestra are at the Use- worth for a few days, supplanting Leo Kohles, who went to the Rudolph. Also at the Isles- worth are Marlon Conway, Frelda Klem and several others. The Jackson still has the Three White Kuhns and their wives and are still a big success. Oeorge Offerman heads a good Cabaret at Barney's. Blanche English is also there. NEW ORLEANS BY O. M. SAMUEL. DAUPHINE.—Valeska Suratt in "The Kiss Waltz" engaging operetta with Miss Suratt proving surprise histronically. Good business. TULANE.—Zoe Barnett in "The Red Rose," entertaining show drawing fairly well. ORPHEUM.—Les Marco *Belll execute and expose conventional tricks. G*. S. Melvin, un- skilled Scotch comedian. Irene Bercheny, playing cymbal instrument, suggesting xylo- phone and miramba, but superior in tone, offers season's classiest musical act in "one," "Meln Leib chen," entertaining and wearisome In turn. Joe Welch, scream; "talking pictures" got applause from two balcony patrons; Scbictl's Manikins, unsurpassed. The New Era Producing Co., managing di- rector, Jos. F. Bickerton, wll present a new comedy entitled "The Love Leash" at the Apollo all of next week. The'play was written by Anna Steese Richardson, a magazine writer, and Edmund Brese, the actor. Grace Fllkins will be featured. In the cast also are Fred- erick Truesdale, Jennie Eustace, Anne Mere- dith, John Flood. Isabel Richards, A. Moreno, Lee Kohlmar and Howard Mitchell. The story of the play briefly concerns Vera and Theodore Knapp who drifted Into marriage from a boy and girl understanding. They have hit it off so BALTIMORE BY ARTHUR L. ROBB. MARYLAND (F. C. Schanberger, mgr.; U. B. O., agent; rehearsal Monday 10).—"The Song Birds" fairly won topline honors; Har- deen. close second; Lamberti, clever; Clark and McCulloug, fair; Franklin Ardelle & Co.. excellent; Hoey and Lee, laughs; Bronson A Roth, pleased ; Mile. Paula, much applause. NEW (George Schneider, mgr.; direct).— Luken's Wild Animals, showy attraction and excellent headliner; Rockway and Woods, good; Mike Fenton & Co., fair appreciation; Umholtz Bros., good ; Charlotte Norton ft Co., applause; George Martin, fair. Packed houses Monday. VICTORIA (C. E. Lewis, mgr.; agent. N-N) —Sailor Boys' Band gained applause; Sagar Midgley ft Co., hit; Penn ft Clous, entertain- ing ; Palace Quartet, fair; "A Night With the Sculptors," well received; "Fun in a Barber Shop," won laughs. Business excellent. PLE Iff the rest of your show was as dependable as KINEMACOLOR Monday wouldn't be such a day off anxiety — And then—why not give your patrons a treat ? Some one's going to! KINEMACOLOR CO 1600 Broadway, New York City ADDRESS EN ROUTE FORD'S (Charles E. Ford, mgr.).—"The Woman," return. Good sized audience Monday night ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Tunis F. Deane, mgr.).—Victor Herbert's new opera "Sweet- hearts," with Christie MacDonald in title role. Capacity house first performance. AUDITORIUM (J. MacBride, mgr.; Shu- berts).—Marie Dressier and Co. with the fair, fat and festive Marie carrying along the show. drew in a crowded house Monday night. GAYETY (Wm. Ballauf. mgr.). — "The Knickerbockers" big magnet Monday afternoon. EMPIRE (George Rife, director).—"Ameri- cans," fair draWing card Monday night. HOLLIDAY ST. (Wm. Rife, mgr.).—Last week of the Premier Stock Co. In "The Man- o'-Warsman" attracted a big house Monday night. PITTSBURGH By F. LANG. GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.: agent. U. B. O.).—Ethel Barrymore, did well; Wllla Holt Wakefield, big hit; Van ft Schenck, good ap- plause ; A. .0. Duncan, very good; Berlin Mad- caps, well received; Sharp ft Turek, fine; Fly- ing Russets, pleased; Greek Classic Trio, good. HARRIS (John P. Hill, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—"Mother Goose," big hit; Al H Wilder, repeatedly encored; Lloyd ft Zarlna, good; Ferris-Bedell Co., pleased; Lew Fitzgibbon, fine; "Keystone Four," very good; Caron ft Farnum, big applause; Billy Daer, well re- ceived ; Marjorle Barrett, entertained. PENN AVE. (F. B. Stafford, mgr.; agent, Walter Keefe).—Lind, went big; Uyeno Japs, fine; Norine Carmen Minstrels, very good, Warren ft Brockway, pleased; Nevins ft Gor- don, well received; Carl Randall, good; Laddie Cliff, pleased; Logan A Ferris, fine; Katharine Selsor, encored; Major O'Laughltn, entertained. KENYON (North Side) (J. Immerman, mgr.).—"Isle of Smiles," well received. Num- ber of interesting specialties Introduced by Various members of company. ALVIN (John P. Reynolds, mgr.).—"Bought and Paid For," enjoyed by large audience. 31— "The Road to Happiness." NIXON (Thos. Kirk, mgr.).—"Robin Hood," splendid revival of light opera, well received, big house. 31—"Man and Superman." LYCEUM (C. R. Wilson, mgr.).—"Uncle Tom's Cabin." 31—"Mutt and Jeff." GAYETY (Henry Kurtzman, mgr.). — "Beauty, Youth and Folly." New organisation. 31—"The Trocaderos." DUQUESNE (Harry Davis, mgr.; Stock).— "Much Ado About Nothing." Good stock re- vival. EMPIRE (A. A. McTighe. mgr.; agent, L. C. McLaughlin).—24-26, Mayer ft Hyde, pleased; Mack Coleman A Co., "Good Old School Days," fine; Lewis A Root, good; Gousley A Keenan, scored; Eleanor Savage, pleased. 27-29, Im- perial Russian Troupe, Harper A Lavelle, Lear ft Rome, Johnny Dee. House doing fine busi- ness. ROWLAND (P. B. Jones, mgr.; agent. Sun). —24-26, Barnum ft Caryle, fair; Rleth, Delaney ft Co., entertained; Land, Harper A Bentley, hit; Three Apollos, good. 27-29, Sully A Lar- son, Harverd A Cornell, Craig Whitney A Co., Ray Knox, Nellsons Flying Ballett. PARK (J. P. McConnell, mgr.).—24-26. Musical Harringtons, Kelly A Kelly, HUbert A Dunbar. 27-29, Court A Donn, Harry A Mae Howard, Richard Holden. K. A K. O. H. (A. W. Krell, mgr.).—24-28, Harry ft Mae Howard. Court ft Donn. 27-29, Musical Harringtons, Wentworth A Foster. SMITH'S (J. E. Smith, mgr.).—27-29, Kelly A Kelly, The Calvert Trio, Pictures. Contracts have been signed and preliminary arrangements made for the premier production of the "Lady of Luzon" In the Alvln week June 2. The opera, which will be presented under the auspices of and by members of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, will he elab- orately staged and the entire production will be In the hands of professional management. Book, lyrics and libretto are all local. The show will require a cast of 80 people; 16 prin- cipals and 32 male and female voices each, in the chorus, and will Involve an expenditure of approximately $18,000. The Kenyon theatre, north side, beginning March 31, will change Its program Monday and Thursday of each week. ANN ARBOR, MICH. MAJESTIC (Arthur Lane, mgr.; agent, W V. M. A.; rehearsal Mon. 2).—24-28, McPhee 4 Hill, good; Warren A Francis, pleased; Toom- er A Hewins, big; Daisy Cameron, scored; Oberlln College Musical Girls, exceptionally fine. 27-29. "The Military Girl." MELTON. BIJOU (Harry Loroh, mgr.).—20-28. Ora. ham's Rats A Cats, novel; Kate Fowler, good; Gardner A Vincent, tne; Hodge A Low- ell, well presented; WHIM Zimmerman, great 22-27, Charles Russell, fine; Ned Malroy, fair Harry Hay ward A Co., great; Bush A Sha piro, big; Loyd Chllds A Co., feature, to bl| business. 27-30, "The Cow and the Moon." HEIMAN. BLOOMINGTON. ILL. MAJESTIC (Thlrlen; A. G. Shade, mgr.).- Mar 17-19, Deodates, magic; Billy Graham good ; Eckert A Berg, fair; Son Tucci, hit; W J. Dyer A Co., "The Big Noise," hit. 20-22 Lowe A De Marie; Clarlta Day ; Geo. Nagel 4 Co.; Burnham & Irving; La Joe Troupe; 24-26 Kennedy A Mack, fair; Frank Rogers, good Winsch A Poo re, hit; L. Carlton, good; Geo B. Reno A Co., eccentric. WAQ. BUFFALO. STAR (P. C. Cornell, mgr.; K. A E.).— Hawthorne of the U. S. A." was given a gen erous reception by a capacity house. Mar. 81 "Milestones." TECK (John R. O'Shei, mgr.; Shuberts).- "The Bluebird," by original company, played return engagement to large audience. Mar 31, "The Red Petticoat." SHEA'S (Henry J. Carr, mgr.; agent. U. B O.; rehearsal Mon. 10).—The Gee-Jays, hu- morous novelty; Brown & Newman, nifty non- sense Will Rawls A Ella Von Kaufman, many laughs; Harry Lenton A Anita Lawrence, unique; Lulu Glaser ft Thomas D. Richards in 103 W. 13th St., N. V. 1NB ST Paint Manufactured by. New York Gtorflnreed by paries. Meyer T^rfoe Pure Food l ^S/lcUune *** NO BETTER MADE The name of the Kenyon Opera House has been changed to Penn Ave. theatre. Policy re- mains same. \i lb. can Blending Powder 25c. Actual Sise.