Variety (January 1914)

34 VARIETY Milton 4 De Loos Sisters bad * walkaway with the comedy, although not new. Cooper & Richards, as well as Brown £ Newman, both singing acta not bo widely separated, got tn- Hlde tbe money. Maud Lambert and Ernest Ball registered easily, and the Kitaro Four did well in closing. Tbe Uordon Bros., wltb their boxing kangaroo, was tbe strongest open- er thus far thin season and went big. CRYSTAL (William Gray, ragr. ; agent, T. 1). (.'.).- Lean WaUele, delights In headline spot; Tiebors Seals, fulr; Anthony & Dross, good ; Wiliams & Held, tine; Morocco Arabs, pleasing. EMPRESS (William Raynor, mgr.; agent S-C.).—Lew Shank, topping bill, goes good; Imperial Pekinese Troupe, excellent; Edward Marshall, pleases; Frank Mullane, fair; Maye A Addis, amusing; CannVld & Carleton, fine. ORPHEUM (Frank Cook, mgr.; agent, T. B. C.).—John Cougblln, hit In headline spot; Four Laughfkends, pleasing; Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald, excellent; Meriitt Slaters, good ; Corey, scores. DAVIDSON (Sherman Drown, mgr.; agent Ind.).—"The Bird of Paradise," to good busi- ness. "The Pleasure Seekers" follows. SHUBERT (Charles C. Newton, mgr.).— Sbubert Theatre Stock company In "Father and the Boys." Good houses. "Nobody's Widow" next. PAB8T (Ludwlg Krelss, mgr.).—Pabst Oar- man Stock company In "Frauleln Feldwebel." Excellent business. "Die Klelne Hoheit" fol- lows. GAYETY (J. W. Whitehead, mgr.).—Watson Sisters' Co. in "Morocco Bound.' Good houses. BRONX, NEW YORK By C. BX.DOT MBSSLBB. BRONX OPERA HOUSE (Richard Madden, mgr.).—Henry Miller In "The Rainbow." Next, Charlotte Walker, "Trail of Lonesome Pine." ROYAL.—Pictures. BRONX (Harry Bailey, mgr.).—Clark 4 Hamilton, Jack Wilson. Minnie Dupree A Co., Maggie Cllne, Andrew Kelly and others. CECIL SPOONER'S.—"Arms and the Wo- man," by Cecil Spooner and her stock; next, Parted on Her Bridal Tour." MINER'S.—"The Gay New Yorkers." METROPOLIS.—"The Yoke," with Rowden Hall and Mae Desmond's Stock. La Grand Danse—another new dancing palace—has Just opened in the Boulevard theatre building. The Melrose Dancing Palace opened a week ago. At the McKlnley Square the management, like many other local houses, are haying the times of their life In solving the problem: "How to Fill the House." Colonel Jacob Ruppert has purchased the old Haffen Brewery site and good will. It was rumored that owing to the close proximity of this valuable site to the hub of the Bronx and Its theatre centre that the Colonel would have plans drawn for the finest theatrical building yet erected In the Bronx. The Colonel refused to state just what he Intends doing with the property, except to rase the present buildings and supply the trade from their present plant on Third avenue and 90th street. In the certificate of incorporation of the Paul C. Grenlng Amusement Company the fol- lowing names appeared as directors: Rowden Hall, Mae Desmond. Max Flushelm, and Harry A. Dunn. The capital is given as $20,000. Southern boulevard Just north of Westches- ter avenue, Joseph E. Demay of 42 Broadway Is erecting an amusement hall, costing $30,000. The Royal goes ba"k to the legit again this week with "At Bay" after two weeks of pic- tures. This is the house of surprises from the legit, to vaudeville, to moving pictures, then flops back again. BUFFALO By B. P. THAYER. TECK (John R. Clshel, mgr.; Shuberts).— "Passing Show of 1013," capacity. Next, "Help Wanted. SHEA'S (Henry J. Carr, mgr.; U. B.O.; re- hearsal Mon. 10).—MacRae A CI egg, capable; Linton & Lawrence, unique; Claude Gllllng- water & Co; Ben Deely A Co., hilarious; "Clownland," excellent; Fred Dupres, Bcored; Volant & Gurley, mysterious. GAIETY (John M. Ward, mgr.; Columbia). —"London Belles." LYRIC (H. M. Marcus, mgr.; Loew; re- hearsal Mon. 10).—Chuck Haas, realistic; Betty Hudson, dainty: Artistic Trio, except- ional; Maxlne, versatile; Tlpperary Girls, de- lighted ; Gllmore A Castle, went well; Gash Sisters, sensational. MAJESTIC (John Laughlln, mgr.; 8. A H.). —"The Divorce Question," well presented to fair house. Next, "White Slave." ACADEMY (M. B. Scbleslnger, mgr.; Loew; rehearsal Mon. 10).—Marlon Lee, attractive; Glbney-Earle A Co., enjoyable; Doc Rice, live wire; LaVelle A Grant, above average; Kaa- nlma, skillful; Geo. Leonard A Co., feature; Coate A Marguerite, classy; The Bramlnos, entertained. GARDEN (W. F. Graham, mgr.; Progres- Blve).—"Follies of Pleasure." 8 ENGLISH ROSES 8 Just returned from a successful tour of the west. New Costumes and as lively as ever. AiMrr»s M. BURKE. Gaiety Theatre Bldg., New York. GOULD and CO CLEVELAND FORMERLY BEG TO ANNOUNCE All Goods Must Go Regardless of Cost Having Taken Over Dresses, Gowns and Suits of the above firm will be closed out at Each $15- 00 Each Just Received a Smart Line of Spring Goods SHOWING SPRING MODELS 3-Piece Suits of Taffeta and Cloth at$27.50, $35.00 and $55.00 Value $37.50, $47.50 and $75.00 NORMAN W. GOULD JOE SULLIVAN 1493 BROADWAY PUTNAM BLDG., 43rd and 44th Sts. Adjoining Shanleys By WALTJBS V. mOLMOMM. MILES (Frank Rayman, mgr.).~-Romana Oritz, clever; Rockwell & Ward, fair; Four Troubadours, well received; Lieutenant Eld- ridge, interesting; Howard Brothers; James Brockman, good; Capt Alber's Bears, fea- tured. PRISCILLA (Proctor E. Seas, mgr.).—A. Cabaret Review, liked; Seven Parisian Roses good; "The Music Hall Girl," good; Arthur Longbrake & "Rathskeller Rattlers"; Qulse & Gibson, very good; Margie Smith, fair; Georgie Lewis, hit; Griffin & Emmert; Cava- naugh & Shaw, well received ; Florentina Duo • Cora Hall; Darater Sisters. EMPIRE (Geo. Chenet, mgr.).—"Broadway Belles." STAR (Drew 4 Campbell, mgrs.).—Marlon's Dreamland. COLONIAL (R. H. McLaughlin, mgr.).—Ger- trude Hoffman Co. OPERA HOUSE (Geo. A. Gardner, bus. mgr.).—Chrfstle MacDonald, in "Sweethearts." PROSPECT (J. W Lyons, mgr.).—"Happy Hooligan." DUCHESS.—Stock. CLEVELAND (Harry Zlrker. mgr.).— Stock. DBMVfiB Br ED. M. JAOKJON. BROADWAY (Peter McCourt, mgr.).— Emma Trentlnl in "Firefly." Fine production to packed houses. TABOR GRAND (Peter McCourt, mgr.).— "Mutt A Jeff." Pleasing performance. DENHAM (Woodward A Homan, mgrs.).— Eva Lang Stock Co. in "Wildfire." Excellent EMPRESS (Geo. Boryer, mgr.).—Week 10, Adelyne Lowe A Co. opened good bill nicely; Leo Beers, best piano act this season; Joe Maxwell Players, good; Dancing Mars, clever; Houghton, Morris A Houghton, good; Edna Aug, artistic. PANTAGES (Nat Darling, mgr.).—Week 19, The Four Charles, clever; Archer A Ingersoll, entertaining; Alexander Kar lnsky, good ; Sam Hood, funny; Alisky's Greater Hawaiians, great BAKER (Mrs. Harry Ward, mgr.).—Nettle Dudley Ward Musical Comedy Co. Pleased big &ttGDd&nc6 HOF BRAU (Harry Radetaky. mgr.).— Fredericks Brown, Maud Barclay, Ralph Sny- der and Little Symphony Orchestra. Denver stock show at Stock Tarda Stadium drew thousands of visitors to the city, conse- quently all theatres were packed during the week. Irwin Bros. Frontier Exhibition proved strong drawing card nightly. DETROIT ■y JACOB TEMPLE (C. G. Wiliams, mgr.; U. B. O.; rehearsal Mon. 10).—Joseph Jefferson, poor sketch; Herzog's Horses, good; Homes A Bu- chanan, excellent; Arthur Deagon, liked; Relsner A Gore, good; Kramer A Morton, good; Edwin George, fair. MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; T. B. C; re- hearsal Mon. 10).—Edith Helena, headliner; Boris Frldkln, very good; Walter Percival A Co., entertaining; Bowen A Bowen, good; Norwood A Hall, good; Wilbur Baker, good. WASHINGTON (Frank Whitbeck, mgr.).— Harry Lauder, big business. DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.).—George M. Cohan In "Broadway Jones." GARRICK 'Richard H. Lawrence, mgr.).— William Faversham In "Othello," LYCEUM (A. R. Warner, mgr.).—"Excuse Me." AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.).—"St Elmo." CADILLAC (Sam Levey, mgr.).—"Militant Maids." ARMORY.—27, Miscba Elman. FAMILY (C. H. Preston, mgr.).—Harry Botter A Co.; Howe A Edwards, fair; Ward- Bell-Ward, good; Williams A Dixon, good; Rackett, Hoover A Markey, hit; Hagan A Sear lea. comical; Foster's Dog, clever; Mur- phy A Terrill, good. C. A. Hoffman has been elected general manager of the Palace Theatre company, and Graham Hoffman treasurer and assistant man- ager. The theatre, located on Monroe avenue, will open Feb. 16 with vaudeville and pictures. INDIANAPOLIS By O. J. CAMiAHAff. SHUBERT MURAT (W. E. Mick, mgr.).— "Road to Happiness." Feb 2. "The Whip." ENGLISH'S (A. F. Miller, mgr.; K. A E.). —26-28, "Winning of Barbara Worth"; 20-31, "Seven Keys to Baldpate"; Feb. 2-4, "Mad- cap Duchess." FAMILY (C. Harmon, mgr.).—Musical stock. OAYBTY.—Stock closed last week. Poor business. No arrangements for re-opening have been made. JOLONIAL.—Eastern Photo Play Syndicate will open the Colonial with high class Pholb Plsys, starting Jan. 81. LYRIC (H. K. Burton, mgr.; "«"ent S. A C.) —Mermaid A the Man, featured; Bob Hall, hit; Louis Granat, excellent; Up-slde-Down Zeraldas, very good ; The Punch, scored. MAJESTIC (J. E. Sullivan, mgr.).—"Girls from the Follies." COLUMBIA (Geo. H. Miller, mgr.; Co- lumbia).—"Golden Crook." Gus Rapier musical comedy having the longest run by musical stock in this city. Now in their 30th week and playing to capacity. KANSAS CITY By R. M. CBOTTSB. BAM 8. SHUBERT (Earl Steward, mgr.). 'The Pleasure Seekers." Good business.