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VOL. XX* NO. 13. 



DECEMBER 3, 1910. 



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VARIETY 



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DECEMBER 3, 1910. 



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"THREE RING VAUDEVILLE" 

DOES DOUBLE SOMERSAULT 



William Hammerstein Changes Policy at Manhattan 

Opera House Before First Week of Big Show Passes. 

Eleven Acts Next Week. Morris Serene. 



"Three-Ring Vaudeville" did a 
double somersault two days after the 
show started at the Manhattan Opera 
House, with the acts playing in sets of 
threes: 

With a nineteen-act bill in the ad- 
vance billing for next week, William 
Hammerstein changed his plan early 
this week, reducing the number of 
turns engaged to eleven. 

It was immediately reported Ham- 
merstein's associate managers in the 
United Booking Offices urged that 
pressure be brought to bear to stop 
the bargain bills at the Manhattan. 

It is also said that Mr. Hammer- 
stein had concluded to revert to the 
usual variety program, in the belief 
the public did not care particularly for 
a long show which tended to tire be- 
fore the end. 

Edward L. Bloom, general manager 
for William Morris, was asked the 
position of the Morris Circuit on the 
"big bill" proposition, and if the open- 
in- of the Manhattan had affected at- 
tendance at the Morris American, the 
first house to present "22-acts." 

"The Manhattan has had no appre- 
ciable effect upon the American that 
we can note. Our balcony and gal- 
lery have been capacity at each show 
this week so far. Monday evening 
the orchestra was slightly short of 
capacity, but I am almost certain the 
Manhattan could not draw away from 
our orchestra. 

"We are highly pleased with the 
success of our shows under the new 
policy. This week the Orpheum at 
Cincinnati is creating a record with 
every performance, while at the Amer- 
ican, Chicago, the advance sale ex- 
ceeds the amount wuen Lauder was 
billed to appear there. 

"I don't know the reason, of course, 



why Mr. Hammerstein has changed 
his policy,", continued Mr. Bloom. "I 
suppose that business must have had 
something to do with that. Business 
at a big house like the Manhattan 
might depend upon the program. As 
Mr. Hammerstein books through the 
United Booking Offices, my 'dope' is 
that, with so many United vaudeville 
theatres In New York which prac- 
tically play the same shows, Mr. Ham- 
merstein has difficulty in presenting 
anything attractive, his bills having 
played all over the city. 

"With the American we present a 
program that is different, and there- 
fore draws the devotee of vaudeville 
who wants to see something a little 
different. For that reason I believe 
the show at the Manhattan would 
draw away from the other city houses 
booking through the United, as peo- 
ple could see a double show there for 
the same money, whereas they could 
only see one-half the same program 
elsewhere — unless visiting the Ameri- 
can." 

Though the "three-ring" plan is to 
be short-lived, the old-timers dug down 
this week to find that twenty-four 
years ago Tom Snellbaker's "Majestic" 
did the same thing. Later, Harry Mor- 
ris, the burlesque manager, tried it 
without success. 

A version on the Hammerstein 
change was that since it was found 
the Sunday night program, with ten 
or eleven acts, had drawn capacity, 
while the "23-act" in the week days 
did not, the management was forced 
to the decision that New York wanted 
the lesser show. 

The second chapter to the story of 
vaudeville's big shows commenced 
Monday when Hammerstein's Manhat- 
(Contlnued on Page 11.) 



"WINTER REVUE" AT BROADWAY. 

Christmas Eve at the Broadway The- 
atre, Lew Fields expects to present 
his "Winter Revue." It Is an inde- 
pendent venture from the production 
Mr. Fields intends to open his Win- 
ter Garden with about Feb. 16. 

"Judy Forgot," the Marie Cahill 
show, now at the Broadway, closes 
there this Saturday, to be followed 
by Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern. 
Bertie Herron, who returned from 
England last Sunday, was placed for 
the Cahill production through M. S. 
Bentham. Ethel Johnson is to leave 
that show. 

Glen McDonough wrote the book 
for the "Winter Revue"; Ray Goetz, 
the lyrics, and A. Baldwin Sloane the 
music. 

Another story this week was that 
Weber and Fields would reappear to- 
gether at the Winter Garden, with 
Ross and Fenton, Mary Garden and 
Irene Franklin as the stars. Mr. Ross 
and Miss Fenton not previously ap- 
pearing under Fields' management. 

The recoupling of Joe Weber and 
Lew Fields' names in a show is look- 
ed forward to as the star feature 
through their joint stage return, it 
was said. 



MARRYING THE "COFFEE KING" 

Boston, Dec. 1. 
Miss Nathalie Ray Greene, for the 
past three years with Montgomery 
and Stone in their productions and 
until last Saturday night the por- 
trayer of the "private secretary" in 
"The Old Town," is to be wedded 
Dec. 2 9 to George Wallen, widely 
known as "The Coffee King." The 
v edding is to take place at Narragan- 
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sritATT, WITH TEN PEOPLE. 

With ten people Valeska Suratt will 
reappear in vaudeville, opening in her 
new a<-t at Hammerstein's, Jan. 2. 

Jack Levy has the direction of Miss 
Suratt. The agent placed the pre- 
liminary week's trial for Atlantic City 
Dec. 26. 



APPOINTS MURRAY GEN. MGR. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

London, Dec. 1. 

Late last week Paul Murray was ap- 
pointed general manager of the Va- 
rieties Controlling Co., the Butt-be 
Frecc combination. Mr. Murray gave 
up his position with the Marinelli Lon- 
don branch the day of his appoint- 
ment. 



DE FRECE REOPENING CASINO. 

(Special Cable to Vaiuktv.) 

Paris. Dec. 1. 

A representative of Walter De 
Frece, the English manager, says his 
principal has taken the Casino and 
will open it Dec. 12. 

Marnac, the French beauty, will re- 
place Gaby De Sl>s in the revue at 
the Follies Hergere. The revue opens 
Saturday. Gaby is ill. 



ACT ORDERED OUT. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

After Monday at the American, Lee 

Kohlmer, a female impersonator, did 

not appear, having been requested by 
the management (following a sug- 
gestion by the police) to leave the 
program. Geo. W. Day stepped in. 

Kohlmer had a monolog at the Mon- 
day matinee that was voted the limit, 
without a dissenting voice. 



A BLANCHE RING RUMOR. 

A rumor about this week that 

Blanche Ring would be a Morris star 
for a week or so around Christmas 
could not be confirmed. William Mor- 
ris would not discuss the report. 



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WESTERN ROOKING CIRCUIT. 

Seattle, Dec. 1 . 

The Pacific Amusement Association 

Rooking Circuit has been formed with 

headquarters in this city. It Is con- 
nected with the Miller Amusement Co.. 
which announced yesterday it would 
have a chain of theatres in Oregon, 
Idaho and Washington. 

The Miller Co. started by taking 
the lease of a building here. It is to 
be occupied by sto"k. from the under- 
standing 



VARIETY 



FIRST U. B. O. HEARING. 

The first hearing in the case of the 
complaint against the United Booking 
Office, made by the White Rats, was 
heard in the office of the Commissioner 
of Licenses, Herman Robinson, Wed- 
nesday morning. The hearing was a 
short one, lasting about one hour, 
after which the case was adjourned 
until next Monday morning at 11 
o'clock. 

Maurice Goodman and Philip M. 
Stern were present on behalf of the 
U. B. O., whilo Dennis F. O'Brien and 
M. L. Malevinsky represented the 
White Rats. 

At the hearing little more was done 
than the presenting of a brief and 
the offering of three motions by Mr. 
Goodman. He set forth that under 
the corporate powers granted the 
White Rats, it was "a soctftl organi- 
zation to further the material and 
artistic advancement of its members"; 
that the law regarding complaints 
made to the commissioner of UcenseB 
should be bo interpreted that only 
the party or parties aggrieved, their 
attorneys or agents could enter a com- 
plaint; that the White Rats was nei- 
ther agent nor attorney and therefore 
could not make the complaint; and 
that after the commissioner had in- 
vestigated the complaint properly pre- 
sented, it would be his duty if he 
found any evidence, to hold a hearing 
and determine whether or not the li- 
cense of the respondent should be 
forfeited. 

After Mr. Goodman presented his 
arguments, he asked that the Cor- 
poration Counsel of the City of New 
York give a ruling. This was ob- 
jected to by the attorneys for the 
complainant, who offered to amend 
the present complaint with names of 
the aggrieved parties doing business 
with the United Booking office. But 
Mr. Goodman stated that if that were 
done and the White Rats will remain 
as the complainant, he would still 
raise an objection. 

Messrs. O'Brien and Malevinsky 
said they would present a brief and 
orally argue the motions before the 
Commissioner on next Monday morn- 
ing. 

At -the present it seems as though 
those who have given the White Rats 
the alleged evidence on which the 
complaint has been based will have to 
come forward and furnish separate 
affidavits in each instance, stating the 
special grievance. 

Both parties agreed that the case 
should move with all possible speed 
and the Commissioner stated he would 
devote two days a week to it as soon 
as the ruling had been presented by 
the office of the corporation counsel. 
The commissioner said he was in fa- 
vor of the ruling being obtained for 
then his exact position under the law 
would be defined. 

It is believed that in the brief 
Mr. Goodman presented he cited as an 
instance the derision handed down in 
the case of the Sabbath Society against 
P. G. Williams, at the time the former 
tried to have the license of the Circle 
theatre revoked. In that case the 
courts decided the Sabbath Society (a* 
Corporation ) was not a "person" with- 
in the meaning of the law. 



ALL MAY GO "22." 

There is a likelihood that all of 
the theatres now booked by the Will- 
lam Morris agency may adopt the "22- 
act" policy. 

It Is expected that the Fulton, 

Brooklyn, will shortly take a turn 

at the new style of vaudeville. The 

Plaza, one of Morris' own theatres, 

is nearly certain of it by Jan. 1, If 
the present shows continue to attract 
capacity business. 

The New Orleans American, an- 
other Morris house, is awaiting the 
decision of Dan Fischel of the Prin- 
cess, St. Louis. The latter theatre 
is a Mooris booking. Mr. Fischel is 
noting the attendance and receipts at 
the Cincinnati Orpheum, which Mor- 
ris took under his own management 
last Sunday, opening successfully on 
that day with the new regime. 

If the Plaza changes over (which 
may be done Christmas week — if at 
all) the "split week" now existing be- 
tween that house and the Fulton will 
probably be continued, through the 
theatres exchanging five acts weekly. 
The Plaza will not play less than fif- 
teen acts in all. 

Murray Fell, of the New York Mor- 
ris office, was the official represent- 
ative sent west to attend the openings 
of the new policy at Cincinnati and 
Chicago. 



ALL IN UNION JAN. 1. 

Both sides of the new amalgama- 
tion of the actors' Interests, Actors' 
Union and White Rats, have been 
rather reticent regarding the future 
of the dual organization. 

The charter for the new body was 
granted at the convention of the 
American Federation of Labor Ln St. 
Louis last week, and the delegates 
have returned to town, but do not 
care to give any expression of opinion 
in regard to the future, excepting gen- 
eralities. 

Under the charter the new organi- 
zation does not become active until 
the first of the year, unless the pres- 
ent plans of those Interested are 
changed. In the meantime the organ- 
izations will continue with the same 
offices and in much the same manner 
as heretofore. 



MORRIS 1 "TIN HORN." 

"The Tin Horn" is the title of a 
new dramatic playlet that is to open 
at the Orpheum, Cincinnati, on the 
Morris Circuit Dec. 12. It Is another 
of the dramatic offerings produced 
under the stage direction of Arnold 
Daly. 

In the playlet will be found Frank 
Campeau, who played Campus in 
"The Virginians." Others in the cast 
are Ernest Wilkes, Ruth Gates, 
George Lynch, William F. Scheller 
and George Hayes. 



ENGLISH ACT CANCELED. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

M. S. Bentham last week performed 
a ceremony very unusual on the Or- 
pheum Circuit. It Is an Orpheum 
rule that an agent booking an act 
must cancel it himself should the per- 
formance prove unsatisfactory. As a 
result, Herbert Clifton ended his 
American tour. 

Clifton came over from London, 
opened at the Majestic, Milwaukee, 
and played his second week at the Ma- 
jestic, Chicago. His performance was 
so unsatisfactory that he was moved 
up from fifth to third after his first 
show, and Bentham was at once noti- 
fied to "cancellate." 



BASEBALL PLAYER AT HOME. 

Cincinnati, Dec. 1. 

Dooin and McCool the two Philadel- 
phia ball players will appear at the 
Columbia next week. This is Dooin's 
home town. 



Harry Corson Clarke is back from 
Europe. 




MAKESHIFT STAGE CREW. 

The strike of the stage hands at the 
Fifth Avenue Theatre had not been 
settled by Thursday, although there 
had been a conference between the 
management and the officers of the 
Union Wednesday afternoon, but no 
definite agreement was arrived at. 
After the conference the men were 
quite confident the victory would rest 
on their banners. 

The strike started Monday morn- 
ing after the stage crew had decided 
to join the Union Sunday night. They 
"walked out." The house was with- 
out help back stage for the first per- 
formance Monday afternoon. 

A hurry call was sent out to the 
booking office. From its ranks a stage 
crew was drafted. Lester Mayne op- 
erated the switch-board, Johnny Mc- 
Carron acted as stage manager, direct- 
ing the efforts of the makeshift staff 
in the setting of the scenes. The crew 
was made up of actors on the bill and 
general house and office attaches. 

Of the actors some were members 
of the White Rats. Despite their labor 
union affiliation, they readily took hold 
and helped the management get the 
stage ready for the performance. 

At one time during the afternoon it 
was feared the musicians would go 
out in sympathy, and DeBundy, of the 
United's Family Department, was dis- 
patched to the theatre to be an hand 
to take charge of the piano and care 
for the musical end of the entertain- 
ment if required. His services were 
not called for. 

If a settlement is effected the house 
will become unionized, for the men 
request recognition of the union as 
well as the wage scale of that organi- 
zation. 

The strike also crippled the Keith- 
Proctor picture houses in New York. 



NEIL O'BRIEN IN "ONE." 

Neil O'Brien, the minstrel, is going 
into "one" for vaudeville, appearing 
with only a "straight" man to "feed" 
him. The first chance will be taken 
at Montreal Dec. 12, booked by Will- 
iam L. Lykens. Mr. O'Brien recent lv 
abandoned a vaudeville tour in ;i 
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BEN NATIIAX <JOIX<; BACK. 

After a stay in New York of over 
a year. Hen Nathan, the English the- 
atrical man. is to sail hack home to 
day. Mr. Nathan is taking acro^ 
three sketches written by Victor Ji. 
Snialley, which he expects to proritm 
on the other side. 



"A.MATEl'K" IHMJS NOT WANTED 

Chicago. Dec. 1. 
A "small time" manager near hen 
in canceling an animal act last week. 
gave as the reason that he wanted no 
"aniiiteur" dogs in his show. 



ETHEL WHITESIDE 

♦h. T*mnH° n iw y .. ¥. ,1S White ? ide « n d her "Picks*' opened for her first date on the United time ai 

the Temple, Detroit, and next week she plays Rochester for Manager Moore. 

Ilgh"effecu COONTOWN" entails a special scenic setting, elaborate costuming and 

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l»EIM'V HASWELL A I E ATI Klv 

Chicago, Dec. I. 
At the Majestic some time this 
i. mnth will appear Percy Haswell in 
"Big Moments." Miss Haswell's turn 
will consist of snatches from well 
known plays. 



Don't forget your "copy" 

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"TIPPING" OF STAGE HANDS 
ENDED IN WILLIAMS' HOUSES 



Percy Q. Williams Agrees with Theatrical Protective 

Association that all Tipping by Artists 

Shall Cease. Salaries Raised 



"Tipping" is a thing of the past in 
the vaudeville theatres controlled by 
Percy O. Williams, according to an 
announcement made by that manager. 

Mr. Williams has made an agree- 
ment with the Theatrical Protective 
Union that, in consideration of 
an increased salary paid to all mem- 
bers of his stage crews, it shall be 
understood no artists are expected to 
"tip" in the Williams houses. 

Mr. Williams decided upon the step 
when hearing complaints from the 
smaller acts. These claimed they 
could not afford to tip, <nor in near 
the amount which the higher salaried 
acts are accustomed to pass out as 
gratuities for services rendered. The 
smaller acts also complained they be- 
lieved the stage crews had some sort 
of secret code which, placed on their 
baggage, caused them to receive little 
attention from behind the wings as 
they travelled over the circuits. 

Thursday the T. P. U. Local No. 1, 
New York, sent to the newspaper of- 
fices the following communication: 

At the regular meeting of the above-named 
Union, held Sunday, Nov. 27, 1910, It was 
unanimously adopted that from this date .no 
member of Local No. 1 will be allowed to 
either solicit or accept "tips" from any per- 
former. 

It Is our aim to uphold the honor of union- 
ism, and In order to do so we must have the 
hearty co-operation of each and every mem- 
ber. 

Members of the profession will kindly refrain 
from doing so, and in that manner assist In 
preventing our members from violating this 
rulo. 

If any member falls to comply with this rule, 
punishment will be meted out to each and 
every offender. 

A copy of this notice to be posted in a con- 
spicuous place. 

Fraternally, 
(Signed) J. L. MEEKER, 
Cor. Secretary. 
(Signed) EDW. WENTWORTH, 

President. 



MARINELLI'S MANY CORPORA- 
TIONS. 

London, Dec. 22. 

The H. B. Marinelli agency is sub- 
divided by corporations. Lately each 
of the four offices in New York, Lon- 
doD, Paris, and Berlin was separately 
incorporated. Each conducts its own 
financial system and agency, the 
whole working as one, with likely a 
parent corporation of all. 

The personnel of the Marinelli 
staff was not changed nor affected by 
the wholesale incorporation. 



CHANGE IN BOOKING SYSTEM. 

The booking system at the Or- 
pheum New York headquarters was 
slightly changed last week. 

The bookings for Milwaukee, Chi- 
cago and St. Louis were placed with 
George Gottleib. Johnny Collins has 
been given Cincinnati, Louisville, In- 
dianapolis, Memphis, New Orleans 
and Evansville to look after weekly, 
while Frank Vincent will place the 
shows at the remainder of the Orphe- 
ura Circuit theatres. 

It was said that very likely here- 
after there would be a booking coun- 



cil at the Orpheum offices quite fre- 
quently, perhaps daily, with all the 
booking men of the office in attend- 
ance to pass upon acts proposed. 



INDIAN SHOW ABROAD. 

Paris, Nov. 22. 

It is reported that Ferdinand Akoun 
will have a show of American In- 
dians at the Jardin d'Accllmatation, 
Bois de Boulogne, Paris, next year. 

He hopes to secure about 100 In- 
dians from the reservations for this 
purpose, with the permission of the 
Government. 



KINK A FAILURE. 

Paris, Nov. 21. 
It has been decided to voluntarily 
wind up the Anglo-Parisian American 
Roller Skating Rink Co. This is the 
rink in the Rue d'Amsterdam, Paris, 
organized by Geo. W. Parkinson, of 
Newcastle-on-Tyne, and the late Thos. 
B'arrasford. Business has been ex- 
tremely bad for some time. No divi- 
dends have been paid. 



REVIVING TOTS' XMAS TREE. 

Mrs. Anna V. Morrison, the theat- 
rical agentess in the Gaiety Theatre 
Building, New York, is sending out 
an appeal for the revival of the Christ- 
mas Tree for the stage children, an 
institution carried along annually by 
the late Tony Pastor for many years. 

With the veteran's death, the Yule- 
tide pleasantry which pleased the lit- 
tle tots so much lapsed. 

Mrs. Morrison asks that all contri- 
butions or offers of assistance in the 
revival be addressed to her, or through 
any trade paper or manager. 



EVERYBODY A "RIOT." 

The United Booking Offices this 
week received a report from a middle 
west manager of a "United house," 
which termed each act on the pro- 
gram a "riot." The report was sent 
In specially for the inspection of the 
agents who book through the agency. 

The manager in his last weekly re- 
sume, mentioned one act lightly. The 
agent for the turn, seeing the bad re- 
port, informed the act. The act grew 
quite angry and the manager heard 
of it. 

His "riot" report was caused 
through the circumstance. Another 
"inside" report probably reached 
Sam Hodgdon. 



NATIONAL CUTS PRICES. 

San Francisco, Dec. 1. 

The Graumans, lately assuming the 
management of the National, have 
announced a reduction of prices at 
the house commencing next week — 
from 15-25 to 5-10. 

Nine turns picked up variously will 
compose the program. 



RINGLINGS AFTER "HIP"? 

Tuesday It was said the Ringlings, 
led by John, were after the New 
York Hippodrome. The Ringlings are 
circus men with money. The Shu- 
berts are managers with the "Hip." 
Some say it is now laying heavily on 
their hands, with business not block- 
ing the traffic before the doors at any 
show. 

With the control of the Barnum- 
Bailey Circus theirs, and the lease 
between the Madison Square Garden 
and the late James A. Bailey expir- 
ing, the Ringlings may desire the big 
Hippodrome for a permanent home of 
the circus in New York, or at least a 
stopping-off indoor place now and 
then for one of their many tent 
shows. 



PLAY FOR MRS. FI8KE. 

New Orleans, Dec. 1. 

Gertrude Atherton, the novelist, 
has been commissioned to write Mrs. 
Fiske's new play. It will be called 
"Julia© France," and produced in 
New York in March. Mrs. Fiske's 
role will be that of non-militant suf- 
fragette. 

"Julian France" is Mrs. Ather- 
ton's maiden effort as a playwright. 



BARNEY OFFERS $150,000. 

During the past week Barney Myers 
says he made a proposition to Mme. 
Melba for a twenty-five week tour of 
vaudevile at a guarantee of $150,000. 
The prima donna replied that it is 
impossible for her to consider the of- 
fer at present. 

The offer . that was made to the 
world renowned soprano was accom- 
panied by a proposal on the part of 
Barney to deposit cold cash to the ex- 
tent of $50,000 at the moment that 
the contracts were signed. The balance 
of $100,000 was to have been de- 
posited the first day she played vaude- 
ville. w 

Myers is not daunted by the refusal 
of this one grand opera bird but says 
that he has another in view that he 
believes will answer as well as the 
first mentioned. 



HEROINE SHOT. 

Springfield, Mass., Dec. 1. 

Monday night at Graves' Hall while 
"The Priest, the Police, the Victim." 
was about to be played, Mary Veder- 
ani. the heroine in the amateur per- 
formance, was accidentally shot by 
Carlo Fontani, who was fooling with 
the pistol belonging to the villain in 
the piece. 

The girl was removed to the Mercy 
Hospital. Her wound was pronounced 
a dangerous one. 



FEW WEEKS FOR MISS FRANKLIN. 

A few weeks in vaudeville will be 
played by Irene Franklin before ap- 
pearing at the new Fields' Winter 
Garden, New York, as a Joint star with 
Lew Fields, her manager. 

Miss Franklin and Burt Green, who 
accompanies the character comedi- 
enne, have set a figure for their serv- 
ices. The vaudeville managers are 
considering it. 



CHARGED WITH MURDER. 

San Francisco, Dec. 1. 

Murray Bennett is in jail charged 
with the murder of a visitor to the Mir- 
ror Cafe, where Bennett was engaged 
as one of the entertainers. 

Murray was arrested Nov. 25. The 
Tuesday evening before he had struck 
the patron with a chair, it is alleged. 
No ill effects were apparent at the 
time of the altercation, but later the 
same evening concussion of the brain 
was pronounced as the result. Death 
followed. No report having been made 
to the coroner, with an effort to hush 
up the affair makes it look bad. Ben- 
nett claims self-defense. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

Murray Bennett, under arrest in 
San Francisco for murder, is well 
known in this section, where he ap- 
peared on the vaudeville stage as a 
monologist. 

He was known here as a pleasant, 
peaceful chap, always with a smile, 
making many friends, who believe 
Bennett could not have been at fault 
in the present mishap. 



THE COUNT IS COMING. 

Count de Beaufort and his perform- 
ing dog, "Bob," are headed for New 
York. They are underlined for the 
American here Dec. 5. The count 
married a daughter of wealth and as 
the result of some merry domestic 
settos, his wife was recalled by an 
irate papa-in-law and the nobleman 
cut off without a penny. 

Further publicity came when the 
titled foreigner was ejected forcibly 
from the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. 
He landed in vaudeville where finan- 
cial balm is soothing his ruffled blue- 
blooded spirit. Through all the rum- 
pus, "Bob" stuck to his master and 
is giving a really intelligent account of 
himself on the stage. 



SANG WITH FATHER DEA^D. 

Indianapolis, Dec. 1. 
Last Friday afternoon Dallas Ro- 
mans' contralto notes contained a pa- 
thetic ring but few knew that she had 
received a wire announcing the death 
of her father, in Denison, la., Just be- 
fore she went on at the Colonial for 
her specialty. She fulfilled her week, 
leaving Saturday night, to attend the 
funeral which was held Sunday. Mon- 
day she opened at the Coliseum, Jo- 
Het. 111. 



Be represented in 

VARIETY'S Big Number, Dec. 10. 



LAST SEASON FOR HARRIGAN. 

The present season upon the stage 
will be the final one for James Har- 
rlgan. Mr. Harrlgan Is the tramp 
juggler. At Hammersteln's where 
he is appearing this week, Mr. Har- 
rlgan, Monday evening, remarked as 
be Juggled cigar boxes, "I did this 
twenty years ago, and if you stick 
around, you'll see me doing it twenty 
years from now just the same." 

Afterwards though Mr. Harrigan 
said not to accept the statement lit- 
erally, for he proposes to retire at tin* 
expiration of present bookings. 

Commercial interests which demand 
his attention, and als<, return a large 
Income has mad*- the move impera- 
tive, Mr. Harrigan says, although the 
greatest worry he now has is a severe 
attack of rheumatism. 



VARIETY 



SUN GOMES AND GOES. 

What is true of the day maker 
answered for its namesake from 
Springfield, 111., this week, when Gus 
Sun reached New York, leaving a 
couple of days after. 

While in the big town, Mr. Sun 
had several conferences with the 
United Booking Offices people. The 
Sun Circuit and the Family Depart- 
ment of the United have been playing 
against each other of late. Some time 
ago Mr. Sun thought everything was 
settled upon for harmony, but there 
was a discord when the Family com- 
menced to book the Park, Erie. 

The arrangement, if any, previous- 
ly had, was not reduced to writing. 
It is now reported that Mr. Sun left 
New York with an understanding, 
which is to be expressed in black and 
white. When that reaches Spring- 
field, if forwarded by the United, it is 
presumed that the Sun will glow 
twenty-four hours daily. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 
While Gus Sun was in New York, 
he met Charles E. Bray, general man- 
ager of the Western Vaudeville Asso- 
ciation. One of the results of the 
meeting will be that Sun's brother 
will have a desk In the W. V. A. 
suite in the Majestic Theatre building, 
representing the Sun Circuit in that 
agency. 



LEASES CITY FOR $75,000. 

Seventy-five thousand dollars year- 
ly is the reported rental William Fox 
has agreed to pay for the City Theatre. 
That house gave a vaudeville concert, 
booked by William Morris, last Sun- 
day. It opposed the Academy of 
Music, Dewey and Olympic. Mr. Fox 
controls the first two; Dave Kraus the 
Olympic. 

With an interest in the City, along 
with Sullivan & Kraus, Mr. Fox con- 
cluded to lease the house after out- 
voted by his partners on the Sunday 
show proposition. 

There are several bookings for the 
season at the City entered through 
Klaw & Erlanger. When these con- 
tracts shall have been fulfilled the fu- 
ture of the City is problematical. 

The City theatre is in direct line 
of property doomed to demolition by 
condemnation proceedings for a new 
thoroughfare. 

It was reported about that a hurried 
trip to Albany Saturday night, made 
by Fox to see "Big Tim" Sullivan, 
secured him the lease of the City. It 
was included In the report that both 
William Morris and Jos. Schenck (on 
behalf of the Loew Circuit) had plac- 
ed bids for the theatre. 

After Fox obtained the house, Corse 
Pay ton is said to have given the new 
tenant a proposition, but Fox placed 
the rental at $1 1(1,000, which discour- 
aged Mr. Pay ton. Corse wanted the 
City to repeat the stock season he so 
successfully conducted at the Academy 
of Music during the summer. 

Sunday concerts are to continue at 
the City. The Fox people will di- 
rect and book them. The booking 
may be entered through the United 
offices, which is placing the programs 
for the Academy. 



NEW SHOWS COMING IN. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

Three musical shows, practically 
new to the stage, will take up resi- 
dence im Chicago for a fortnight or 
more next week. "Two Men and a 
Girl" comes to the Cort. It is a Shu- 
bert production replacing "The Aero 
Girl," recently closed. 

Julian Eltlnge, in "The Fascinating 
Widow," opens Monday at the Illi- 
nois, announced for three weeks. "Miss 
Gibbs" will retire to the storehouse 
at the end of this week and leave 
the Colonial open for "The Mayoress." 
May De Sousa, a Chicago girl, will be 
the featured one. 

With "The Girl in the Train" now 
running at the Studebaker; "The 
Sweetest Girl in Paris," at the La 
Salle; "The Chocolate Soldier," at the 
Garrlck, and "Lower Berth 13/' at 
the Whitney, we shall be well sup- 
plied with acting set to music. In 
the billing of the Whitney show Anna 
Fitzhugh is now featured where Dave 
Lewis formerly held the spot. He 
stays in the show, but next Saturday 
Al Fields departs and Tell Taylor takes 
his place. Fields will return to vaude- 
ville, doing a "single" with Eddie 
Shayne, his booker. 



REPLEVIN FOR BOOKS. 

St. Louis, Dec. 1. 

The Interstate Amusement Co., op- 
erating a chain of vaudeville theatres 
In the south, has filed suit against 
Eugene H. Abadie, former secretary of 
the company to replevin stock certifi- 
cates, books and leases. The company 
gave a $1,000 bond. 

Abadie has offices with an engineer- 
ing company here and a deputy sheriff 
was sent to take possession of the 
property. 

President Karl Hoblitzelle of the In- 
terstate Co., stated Abadie had resign- 
ed as secretary, asserting he had a 
claim against the company for ser- 
vices, but had never presented the 
claim in itemized form. 

Time is short for closing forms. 
Get in VARIETY'S Anniversary. 



NOW HARRIS IS OUT. 

Atlantic City, Dec. 1. 

Following the retirement of W. E. 
Shackleford, as manager of Young's 
Pier, last Saturday night, Ben Harris, 
the booking manager, for the Pier 
theatre, resigned Monday, and will 
close his season there this Saturday. 

It is said that Mr. Harris may re- 
move the United Booking Offices' 
vaudeville into the Savoy. He holds 
the United "franchise" for this city. 
The franchise requires him to play 
vaudeville thirty-five weeks out of 
each year. 

Tuesday it was stated that Corn- 
stock & Gest, who lease the Savoy, 
had entered into a contract for three 
years with Louis Wesley to book all 
vaudeville that may be played in that 
house. 

Mr. Harris has about the only "fran- 
chise" of Its kind that the United 
has issued. It permits him many 
things that other managers working 
under the same privilege have not. 

There is a story that the William 
Morris office has already been in com- 
munication with the Young's Pier peo- 
ple. W. B. Bell, the secretary of the 
Sterling Realty Co., is now manager 
of the Pier and theatre. It was Mr. 
Bell's assignment to that position after 
Mr. Shackleford left that brought 
about Harris* resignation. He ex- 
pected the position of manager of the 
entire works would pass to him in 
the natural course of events. With 
Bell's new position, conditions were 
made that Harris would have to sub- 
mit his weekly program and contracts 
for approval. That was the last 
straw. 

Mr. Harris took over the booking 
direction of Young's Pier Theatre a 
little over five years ago. Then it was 
playing pictures. There is no denial 
heard but that under Harris* direc- 
tion the theatre became a profitable 
part of the Pier property. He gave 
Atlantic City some big shows. This 
town has seen many of vaudeville's 
best known turns before they reached 
the Metropolis. 

Mr. Shackleford resigned to engage 
in a commercial proposition. 




SOME PRINCIPALS IN "THE SPRING MAID" 

THE WERBA & LUE3CHER comic- opera, with CHRISTIE MACDOXALIi starred, which 
ni.iM.iMl at WatiTbury, Conn.. Wednesday night. The production commences a run at Bostou 

.Monday. 

In tho Kroup nadlnj? from i left to right, are ELGIE BOWEN. TOM McNAUQHTON (prin- 
cipal roiiuMllan), WILLIAM DURESS. JESSIE BRADBURY, LAURENCE KB A. 



TAKING NOTE OF SHOWS. 

The Sunday concert managers were 
flurried last Sunday upon finding that 
two police officers had been detailed 
to each house open on the Sabbath. 
The policemen noted each act appear- 
ing, the material in use and the cos- 
tume worn. 

On top of the annoyance the visit 
occasioned, theatres were called upon 
the Friday before through the Police 
and Fire Department to strictly ob- 
serve the ordinance relative to stan- 
dees. 

Instructions were sent out that 
where less than a six-foot passage- 
way obtained in the rear of any floor, 
no standees would be permitted. The 
"small time" houses were the great- 
est sufferers. 

With a new police commissioner 
on deck, and a deputy reading over 
all the laws on the municipal books, 
the managers are not certain just what 
will be the outcome of the Sunday 
matter. 

Police restrictions on the benefit 
tendered George Fuller Qolden at the 
Hippodrome, Sunday, Nov. 20, was 
the first Intimation of further official 
interference with Sunday perform- 
ances. Permission was denied the 
promoters of the benefit to stage any 
but "straight" acts. 

Attendance at the shows last Sun- 
day was again big in the larger houses. 
Interest was once more centered in 
the Manhattan Opera House, playing 
its second Sunday concert the day be- 
fore embarking upon a policy of big 
vaudeville bills. At the night per- 
formance the Opera House held more 
people than the previous week on the 
same day. William Hammerstein said 
the receipts for the night show were 
some $700 more than on the previous 
Sunday, while the matinee ran $200 
ahead of the opening one. In the 
evening the price for orchestra seats 
at the Manhattan was slightly tilted. 
The increased crowd seemed to be up- 
stairs, the very upper loft holding a 
good percentage. Up there the per- 
fect accoustics of the theatre carried 
the voices on the stage distinctly, even 
loudly, while the players below looked 
like marionettes. 

The American gave two perform- 
ances at night, one downstairs; the 
other on the roof; both to capacity. It 
was the third extra show of the week, 
the Roof having been opened Thanks- 
giving and Saturday night. The gross 
receipts at the American exceeded the 
first week of "22 acts" by about $350, 
the first week having contained but 
two extra performances. 

Hammerstein 's Victoria also held 
capacity at each Sunday show. 

Tuesday Oscar and William Ham- 
merstein, with their staff at the Vic- 
toria, were served with notification of 
violations at the house last Sunday. 

The Civic League w:is reported to 
have taken up the i..;:ti r of the Sun- 
day performances, 'lie revived agi- 
tation means the managers will dis- 
continue the use of animal and acro- 
batic turns for the Sabbath, alon^ 
with some other under the ban for 
that day, rendering it more difficult 
for acts of this description to secure 
a week's time for New York through 
being unable to appear on the last 
day of the engagement, while the re- 
form wave is on. 



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No. 13 



Is v the Hoard of Directors of the 

White Rats o.f America an honorary 
or executive body? We ask this 
question of the members of the 
Board. When first constituted for 
the good government of what prom- 
ised at that time to develop into an 
influential association of artists, the 
purpose of the Board of Directors was 
to carefully oversee, scrutinize, ap- 
prove or disapprove of everything of 
importance connected with the order. 



The system was based upon the gen- 
eral scheme of organization of the 
International Artisten Loge. In fact, 
the many different ideas advanced for 
the good of the White Rats within the 
past two years have either been taken 
from or adapted upon principles laid 
down and found worthy for the opera- 
tion of the I. A L. of Germany, or the 
Variety Artists' Federation of Eng- 
land. 



In its inception the plan of a gov- 
erning Board of Directors was an ex- 
cellent one. But it had a great draw- 
back, and one which has worked out 
as the I. A. L. first discovered it was 
apt to. With a Board composed of 
artists, playing all over the world at 
different periods, the difficulty most 
certain to be encountered was the as- 
sembling of a majority of the Board 
at each weekly meeting. This could 
not be done. Not alone was this an 
impediment to the successful outcome 
of the primary object the Board was 
created for, but, naturally, those di- 
rectors in New York for an indefinite 
period through one cause or another, 
became In reality the full Board. 



A* in Berlin, where the same con- 
dition once obtained, the permanent 
resident directors became equal to a 
"clique." They were conversant with 
current events of the order, mot regu- 
larly and kept abreast of all happen- 
ings. The casual visiting director who 
attended a weekly gathering of the 
Board while in the city was not well 



enough informed with previous pro- 
ceedings to take active part in other 
than conversation, expressing an opin- 
ion here and there. 



This was the experience of Boards 
of Directors of the White Rats which 
have come and gone. The present 
Board is even less capable of active 
participation through a membership 
which includes all but two or three 
with seemingly continuous engage- 
ments. 



Of the Board at present, contain- 
ing twenty-four members, not over 
four are in New York this week. Of 
that number, two may be in another 
city next week. Of the entire mem- 
bership of the present Board of Di- 
rectors, twenty members are playing 
vaudeville, one is in burlesque, and 
three are playing in legitimate pro- 
ductions. Of the twenty in vaudeville, 
seven are appearing in houses booked 
by the United Booking Offices or its 
affiliations, and nine members are on 
the "blacklist," maintained by the 
United, which precludes engagements 
by them through the United agency. 



The Board of IMrectors has never 
contained a more representative group 
than the present one in office. Of 
those on the "blacklist" there are 
good showmen and men of common 
sense besides long experience, some 
as actor-managers. But they are 
playing, that's the rub; those on the 
"blacklist" and those who are not de- 
barred from United theatres. 



Playing as they are, without the 
time to visit New York City to attend 
Board meetings, and hopping in for 
perhaps a week only when they do, 
has led us to ask whether a director- 
ship in the Rats is an honorary posi- 
tion. For we understand that the 
members of the Board are not ac- 
quainted with the goings on in the so- 
ciety they were elected to look after, 
nor are they always consulted. We 
also understand that movements are 
proposed and put through not first 
submitted to the Board for its ap- 
proval or disapproval. If they are 
submitted, the whole Board is not in- 
formed, an J those out of town have 
no opportunity to pass an expression. 

This is not as it was. The first 
Board of Directors of the White Rats 
passed upon everything, no mattei 
how minute, that concerned the wel- 
fare of the order. The first Board 
felt it was necessary. Board meetings 
were usually well attended in those 
days. 



Why should there have been a 
change? Doesn't the order of White 
Hats today require more attention 
than it ever did? Are all White Rats 
agreed on the present policy, in ac- 
tion and words? Are the Directors 
themsehes of one accord with the 
policy? 



All the lints are not. and all t he- 
Directors are not. We know it. That 
is why wo are writing this. There is 
a possible danger that the White Rats 
will be diverted from its purpose, that 
of aiding the vaudeville artists; of 
becoming a credit to them. 



While the Wldte Bats is a secret 

society, or was before joining a labor 
inion, that secrecy should be for the 
outsiders- not among the members 
within tlie lodge rooms. There's no 
good reason to claim that matters 
must be conducted in secret to pre- 
\eiu them becoming public. At least 
the twenty-four members of the Board 
with the President, Vice-President and 
other officers, including trustees, 
should know of all things doing, done 
or attempted. 



We want to warn the Directors that 
the condition is here where White 
Rats are not wearing their buttons. 
Not alone in New York City but else- 
where. When men will not wear the 
insignia of the society they belong to, 
it means either dissatisfaction or tear. 
Members of the White Rats should 
never have been placed before the 
profession in an aspect they think en- 
titles them to remove the Rat but- 
ton before calling upon managers or 
agents, or while congregating around 
those places where managers and 
agents may be. 

It's a great error. We are not 
aware if all the Rats know or un- 
derstand why, but we will tell them 
and the Directors especially. It's the 
White Rats paper, the official organ. 
We don't know how many Rats are 
reading it, or how many Directors, 
but we do say this (knowing some 
Rats and Directors personally): that 
if you have read every issue or those 
recently, you must have felt ashamed 
that a paper representing the vaude- 
ville artists should have uttered some 
of the wild phrases that have ap- 
peared. 



We will stop here just long enough 
to explain what an "organ" signifies. 
An "organ" is a representative, sup- 
posed to express the views of all as- 
sembled under the banner of the so- 
ciety or order it represents. Variety 
can say what it pleases. We are in- 
dependent, but an organ is not. 
What it may say binds everyone who 
is concerned in the publication of it. 
And everyone connected with an as- 
sociation which permits a paper to 
become its official organ is concerned 
and bound by what that paper may 
print. 



We are not speaking against the 
paper or the idea of the paper the 
White Rats started. The plan was 
all right in its way, if honestly con- 
ceived and as honestly conducted, al- 
though as far as the actor and his 
needs go the White Rat paper is noth- 
ing beyond a weekly circular. 



It is a personally conducted press 
sheet. From the matter the paper 
carries we are convinced that none 
of the objectionable stuff was sub- 
mitted for approval before publica- 
tion. We are not. referring to any- 
thing the paper has said about 
Varibtv. That is nothing. Other 
papers have "panned" us and others 
will. We have also "panned" and 
I robably wiP again. 



right up to the Board of Directors. 
11 there is no way the Board can gov- 
ern the lodge, one should be found. 
We believe that one must be found. 
The power of the Board seems to 
have all been vested in one or two 
persons. Likely one only. The mem- 
bers of the Board are all actors; they 
understand the actor. Some under- 
stand the managers. They should 
take the affairs of the White Rats into 
their own hands. 



It's time someone voiced these seu- 
timents. An order divided is not in 
a healthy condition. The remedy 
should be applied before the division 
grows too wide. We did something 
towards building up the White Rats. 
We believe in the benefits a proper 
artists' society can accomplish. But 
the White Rats are doing nothing for 
the artist — for his good — oowj nor 
has it for some time. It's a matter 
of government. The Board of Direc- 
tors can and should supply the cure 
ere too late. 

We will *ay to the Board that 
if it would better its paper, have 
that paper furnish news of interest to 
the artist; the live news of the day, 
the same as every other paper tries 
to do. With this run stories that will 
aid and inform the actor at large. 
What better plan could the paper fol- 
low than to make a systematic cam- 
paign against "copy acts." it's the 
greatest protection that could be 
given the artist who originates, for 
in protecting the actor's material, you 
are guarding his business. 

Let the paper attack the managers 
if it likes, one or all, but only after 
the Board of Directors, with its rep- 
resentation from all circuits, has ap- 
proved by a full vote that that course 
be taken. And the Board by a full 
vote should approve of any move, no 
matter what it may seem to mean, 
something or nothing, before going 
into effect. 



The faults of the conduct of the 
paper as well as other faults are 



You can't delegate this authority 
to someone else, without taking a 
chance of going on the rocks through 
something, that while the Directors 
virtually approve by silence or from 
lack of knowledge, reacts against the 
Directors and every member of the 
White Rats personally. It also takes 
in all artists not members. 

We might also add If the Directors 
want our opinion, that the method of 
the Rats in taking care of those who 
apply for charity could stand much 
revision. There is nothing more no- 
ble than charity. That carries with it 
your time and money, two things (par- 
ticularly the last) no one throws 
away. The White Rats could build 
itself up more substantially on charity 
than any one step it might take for 
an indestructible foundation. To deny 
a poor woman aid because slm docs 
not belong to the order, nr that Iht 
husband owes dues and -]>■ ml $!."»,- 
000 while passing a bill in the Leg- 
islature that has '.nisei tic actors it 
w;is intend'-d in in-lp n,.ni trouble and 
losses th; n tin- ma n. ■!.:-■• r> and agents 
it was aitii'r! ,i;-\in:/' Then 's a con- 
trast! 



8 



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MANAGER FOH COLUMBIA. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

E. U. Wood, who managed the Ca- 
sino, Philadelphia, for the Columbia 
corporation, has been selected as lo- 
cal manager of the new Columbia and 
will arrive here around New Years to 
select his staff and make ready for 
the opening. 

As Wood was at different times in 
his career a circus agent, it is pre- 
sumed that he will make the paste fly 
as a special feature of his advertising 
campaign. 



UH1EVES' NEXT SHOW. 

Philadelphia, Dec. l. 

A new stock company has been 
formed to present musical comedies, 
light operas and burlesque at the Ninth 
and Arch Streets Museum, beginning 
this week. 

John Grieves will produce the 
shows. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, 
Joseph <K. Lee and Mary Grieves will 
have principal roles. 



M'CLOY THE PRESS MAN. 

Fred McCloy has been appointed 
press representative for the newly 
formed L. Lawrence Weber Co-Opera- 
tive Booking Circuit. Mr. McCloy is 
the press agent for the Columbia, 
New York. 

A detailed statement of the Weber 
concern's plans for the future will 
soon be made public. 



AGENT TO MARRY. 

Invitations were received by a num- 
ber of agents about town during the 
week that announced the forthcoming 
marriage of Bernard (Bennie) Burke 
to Claire Navins at Congress Hall, 
Brooklyn, Jan. 8. 

Burke may be surprised that a num- 
ber of his guests will fail to acknowl- 
edge receipt of the invitations, 
due to the fact that they were in open 
envelopes with a one-cent stamp at- 
tached. In quite a few cases they 
were mistaken for advertising cards 
and thrown into waste baskets with- 
out being inspected. 



S-C APPLY. 

Sullivan-Considine have applied to 
the Commissioner of Licenses for a 
license to be issued under the name 
of the Sullivan and Considine Book- 
ing Department. Heretofore the New 
York office of the circuit has been 
booking under a license issued in the 
name of Chris O. Brown. 



HELD AT ELLIS ISLAND. 

Mary McNaughton, sister of Tom 
McNaughton. who arrived in this coun- 
try on the Majestic Wednesday, was 
detained by the Federal authorities 
at Ellis Island under the impression 
that she was Ethel Le Nere under an 
assumed name. 

Pat Casey went to her rescue and 
after several hours of hustling ob- 
tained her release. Miss McNaughton 
has come to this country to accompany 
her sister-in-law, Alice Lloyd, on her 
tour of the Orpheum. 



An advertisement in VARIETY'S 
Anniversary Number is lasting. if 
you have nothing to announce, send 
in your photo with reading matter. 

Single or double column. 



COMEDIAN FINED FOR ABUSE. 

Pittsburg, Dec. 1. 

"The Lady Buccaneers" left Pitts- 
burg one chorus girl short. Jos. K. 
Watson, the principal comedian, also 
was a few dollars shy in his bank 
roll through Alderman Kirby having 
assessed him $6.89 (with the alterna- 
tive of ten days in jail) for abusing 
Elinor Gray, otherwise known as Mrs. 
Grace Burnett, a chorister with the 
burlesque company. 

Miss Gray preferred the charge of 
disorderly conduct before the Alder- 
man, alleging that Watson "was not 
a gentleman" when addressing the 
girls in the troupe, and that he con- 
tinually found fault with them, hav- 
ing fined her $5 for "not stepping 
nigh enough." 

The chorus girl swore that Thanks- 
giving Day Watson applied epithets 
to her "which even a chorus girl could 
not stand." 

Watson, in his defense, said he could 
recollect nothing said or done to in- 
jure the young woman, but if he had, 
an apology was ready. 

The Alderman decided the girl had 
proven her case, placing the alterna- 
tive fine against the comedian. Im- 
mediately afterwards Miss Gray was 
given two weeks' salary by the com- 
pany manager and dismissed. 

In passing judgment, the court re- 
marked: "Do not use any bulldog 
tactics on chorus girls. Remember 
they are not rats, and only trying to 
earn an honest living." 



STOCK MAKES GOOD. 

The "pop" stock companies appear- 
ing at the Keith & Proctor houses in 
Harlem will be retained during the re- 
mainder of the winter season. 

At the Harlem opera house the per- 
sonnel of the company is Walter Jones, 
Cecil Magnus, Grace Gibbons and Lou- 
ise Brunell. 

At the 125th street house the com- 
pany is composed of Hallett Bosworth, 
Hale Norcross and Bertha Mann. 



PATERSON ADDS ONE. 

Paterson, N. J., Dec. 1. 

Keith & Proctor added one to Pat- 
erson's list of theatres as well as the 
firm's circuit last Monday, when the 
Majestic opened with first class vaude- 
ville, playing twice daily. 

The Empire is playing vaudeville 
three times daily, managed by A. M. 
B'ruggemann. The acts are booked 
by Feiber & Shea, of New York. The 
Empire "splits" the week with that 
firm's house at New Brunswick. 



ELIDA MORRIS 

"The Dainty Delineator of Delight- 
ful Ditties," is having an enormously 
successful week at Percy G. Williams' 
Greenpolnt theatre. Miss Morris' suc- 
cess proves especially gratifying to 
Mr. Williams, who placed the young 
woman for her first appearance local- 
ly to fill a sudden vacancy at the Al- 
hambra, Oct. 12. 

Contracts for the remainder of Mr. 
Williams' circuit immediately follow- 
ed her appearance there. With those, 
came others, procured by her agent, 
Max Hart, which fills the season for 
Miss Morris. Her pictures are on 
'Variety's front page this week. 



MARY GARDEN EXCITED. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

When Mary Garden sang "Salome" 
at the Auditorium last Friday night 
patrons sat up and took notice. So 
did "Super" Stewart, of the Police 
force. He called in Sergeant Chas. 
O'Donnell, the official censor, and told 
him that grand opera must be added 
to popular songs as food for the Police 
Department's official consideration. 
O'Donnell was on hand Monday night 
to witness the second performance of 
the Oscar Wilde product. 

As a result of the agitation, poor 
old "Salome" was dispossessed by the 
Board of Directors — which rule the 
Chicago Opera Company. Official an- 
nouncement was made Tuesday after- 
noon. 

Super Stewart said officially: "Sa- 
lome was vulgar and repulsive there- 
fore not fit for a respectable public 
to witness." 

Mary Garden said: "Chief Stewart 
is a vile, vulgar and low minded man, 
else he never would have seen in 'Sa- 
lome' what he did. I pity Chicago 
for having such a chief of police. His 
statement about the opera is ti\e most 
disgusting thing I have ever read." 

As late as Wednesday evening 
"Salome" held down the first page of 
the papers. In the late editions Chief 
Steward Issued a statement in which 
he disclaimed all responsibility for the 
suppression of the "dear old girl." 
This back-down might also have been 
inspired by a motive parallel to the 
one which would have permitted Kolz- 
mar to continue at the American had 
Colonel Thompson consented. But 
the Colonel said "No! Most emphat- 
ically, no," and the censored monolo- 
gist was not permitted to finish his 
week. 

The papers carried a report that 
Censor O'Donnell had been sent to Mc- 
Vicker's Tuesday night to look over 
"The Nigger," objection to that pro- 
duction having been raised because of 
its title and several of the scenes, but 
the Wednesday evening performance 
indicated the censoring thing had 
flopped. 



CHURCH BACKED OUT. 

Seattle, Dec. 1. 

The trustees of the Plymouth 
Church backed out at the last min- 
ute from the deal to sell the church 
property to Alexander Pantages for a 
theatre. 

The church people had qualms of 
conscience over this disposition of the 
premises. It is not expected, however, 
that they will hold out long. 



"THE BATTLE" OVER. 

New Orleans, Dec. 1. 
"The Battle," with Wilton Lackaye 
as the star, abandons its tour at At- 
lanta Saturday. Poor business. 



NORWICH GOES TO STOCK. 

Norwich, Conn., Dec. 1. 

Carrying out the expressed inten- 
tion of S. Z. Poll when opening his 
theatre here this season, the house 
will change from vaudeville to stock, 
Dec. 12. 

James Clancy has been placing the 
acts. The run of vood was limited in 
the first statement of policy to fifteen 
weeks. 



GUjSON BENEFIT DEO. 6. 

Returns are being made for the 
Lottie Gilson testimonial to be ten- 
dered her next Tuesday night (Dec. 
6) at Ebling's Casino, 166th street 
and St. Ann's avenue. 

Singing staffs from all the music 
houses will attend. A feature will be 
the turning loose of 200 balloons 
from the Casino balcony between the 
dances, to which will be attached 
checks for wine and champagne, the 
liquid prizes being donated. 

The grand march will start at 1.30 
a. m. Prizes will be awarded to the 
three most handsome gowned women 
and there will also be awards for 
both sexes. 

It was William Harris, and not 
William Morris, who donated $10. 

The Remick Company, in addition to 
their cash contribution, has donated 
a thousand half-sheets to be used in 
advertising the affair. 

Further subscriptions up to Nov. aO were : 

Wm. R. Hearst $10 A. O. Duncan a 

Anawanda Club 10 "Mother" Company: 

Wyandot Club 10 Emma Dunn - 

Sam Bernard 10 J. M. Brophy 1 

John Moller 10 Ross Children 1 

M. Wltmark ft Sons 10 Justin Cutting... 1 

J. H. Remick Co... 10 Milton Sills 1 

Ted Snyder Co 10 Ben Welch 2 

F. de Bary and Co. . '» Jos. Stern Co '1 

J. Herbert Mack... 3 Leon Berg 1 

Brill's Hotel, Phlla. a J. Vogler 1 



NEW HOUSE WITHOUT POLICY. 

Des Moines, Dec. 1. 

A $200,000 theatre for this town 
was announced yesterday by Elbert & 
Mitchell. The announcement said 
building would be commenced at once. 
No location nor policy was given out. 

Councilman Roe is proposing an 
ordinance affecting the building of 
theatres. Among other restrictions 
there is a clause requiring that all 
theatres hereafter, including picture 
houses, shall be located on three thor- 
oughfares. 



. CHANGES IN SHOWS. 

Kelso and Leighton of "The Par- 
isian Widows" closed with the show at 
Washington last Saturday. Belle and 
Arthur Bell replaced them. Emily 
Miles, who left the "Bon Tons" in 
New York joined "The Widows" 
Monday at Pittsburg. 

Francis J. Sullivan, of "The Rec- 
tor Girls" is retiring from that or- 
ganization this week. 

Clarence Wilbur will sever his con- 
nection with the "Rentz Santley" com- 
pany in two weeks. Tommy Robin- 
son, with "The Rector Girls" this sea- 
son will replace Wilbur. Jimmy Con- 
nors will remain despite reports to 
the contrary. 



Donald Cameron, the Scotch bag- 
piper and dancer, has joined "They 
Loved a Lassie." 



Leta Price, of Dean and Price, now 
ill in Philadelphia, expects to resume 
her stage work next week. 



WEEK'S BIG NEWS, 

Fred Ward is growing whiskers. 



REOPENING LUBIN'S. 

Baltimore, Dec. 1 . 
The Knickerbocker Amusement Co. 
says it has taken Lubin's, a former 
picture house, and will remodel it at 
a cost of $50,000, reopening with 
vaudeville. 



VARIETY 



"SMALL TIME" ACTS WANT 

SALARY ON A WAGE SCALE 



Some Smaller Actors Have a Movement for a 

Union. Wage Scale Drafted 



New 



A number of "small time" acts are 
agitating a movement for an organiza- 
tion that will enable them to lay down 
a scale of wages for acts playing the 
"small time" theatres. 

At present those interested in the 
movement are busily engaged in ar- 
ranging a scale of wages to be pre- 
sented to the various booking agents 
for their approval. When this is done 
there will be a general campaign In 
an endeavor to enlist those now play- 
ing in the small time houses in and 
about New York. 

Literature regarding the move- 
ment will be sent broadcast with 
membership applications attached. 
Those who wish to become members 
of this latest organizing movement 
will be invited to "get in while the 
water is fine." 

The present status of the new 
"union" is somewhat in the dark, but 
it is said that all who are already 
members of either the Actors' Union 
or the White Rats will be able to 
work the houses that are to be regis- 
tered with the new actors' associa- 
tion. The wage scale proposed is 
based on a per capita rate. That Is 
"single" act prices are only quoted, 
teams are to receive double the wage 
stated in the schedule and so on up. 

The scale reads: 

Houses of the first grade: 

$5.00 a day for three shows. Each 
additional show, $1.50 extra. 

Houses of the second grade: 
$4.00 a day for three shows. Each 
additional show, $1.00 extra. 

Houses of the third grade: 

$3.00 a day for three shows. Each 
additional show, 50 cents extra. 

The managers are to pay half car- 
fare in all of the boroughs out of 
Manhattan and the Bronx. 

According to the plans there is to 
be a general arbitration committee to 
place the houses in the classified 
grades. That will mean even though 
a house is only charging a five-cent 
admission it may come under the first 
or second rating, according to the 
capacity and business done. 

A feature that the promoters have 
in mind is to operate a small house 
themselves for the benefit of "try- 
outs," which would eliminate the ne- 
cessity of acts playing for three days 
or a week without salary and there- 
by keeping idle members from the 
bills. It is understood that this prac- 
tice is now in vogue in a certain cir- 
cuit of combination houses which ex- 
tends only throughout Manhattan and 
Brooklyn and has its own booking 
office. For a try-out an act is sent to 
one of the houses on the circuit each 
night to give a show. This takes an 
entire week of their services, but it 
is done "just so all the managers on 
the circuit can see your act." 

One of those most active, who is 
an actor, stated to a Variety repre- 



sentative he had approached the 
present Actors' Union with the propo- 
sition and had been informed to go 
ahead, complete his organization 
when the present body might talk 
"affiliation" with him. 



GETTING HUNK. 

Amsterdam, N. Y., Dec. 1. 
* A merry war in town and the sur- 
rounding country for some time past 
between several of the New York 
booking agencies, fighting to control 
the "small time" situation up-state. 

The general practice is the "pulling 
out" of acts. Until yesterday the big- 
ger organization had the best of the 
situation. Time and again during the 
past few weeks the agent. in "New York 
who is furnishing the house here with 
its attractions has lost several turns 
scheduled to play Watertown during 
the last half of the week they showed 
here. 

The most active enticer has been an 
ex-employe of the present agent. The 
former has cast his lot with the "big 
office." Knowing of his acquaintance 
with the managers in this section, it 
Bent him here to "cover'the field. 

Yesterday, however, he met his 
Waterloo. The agent in New York 
sent an act to this city called "The 
Krazy Kids." With it came a pugilist, 
programmed as the manager of the 
turn. When the "chief puller-out" 
got to work on this individual he met 
with an unexpected reception. First 
his inducements were harkened to, 
even to the extent of accepting the 
railroad fare from the opposition that 
was to carry the act back to New 
York, where the "big office" "would 
take care" of their routing and see 
they did not want for work. After 
the railroad fare had been turned over 
to the "manager," he calmly stowed it 
in his pocket, then treating his en- 
ticer to a brilliant assortment of 
swings, jabs and uppercuts, as a re- 
sult of which the "puller-out" sus- 
tained a dislocated jaw. A police end 
is apt to develop at almost any time. 

It is understood the New York agent 
has empowered the manager here to 
go bail in any amount for the man 
who committed the assault. 

Some of the "puller-out's" work has 
been pretty raw, as well for him as 
the big New York "small time" agency 
which stands for this sort of thing in 
little towns and houses that don't re- 
turn over $8 weekly commission. 

There won't be any sympathy 
wasted if the matter does not get into 
court and the inner facts made known. 



All advertising rates for VARIETY'S 
Anniversary Number printed elsewhere 
in tliis issue. VARIETY'S advertis- 
ing rates printed in the paper every 
week. The Big Number comes out 
Dec. 10. 

Send in your "ad." 



PLAYING BALL WITH TREVETT. 

Chicago, Nov. 1. 

Childhood's game of "Button" has 
been recalled in paraphrase during 
the last few days by "Trevett, Trev- 
ett, who's got the Trevett," is the 
general query among the vaudeville 
fraternity here. 

Last Wednesday evening about 11 
o'clock E. P. Churchill deposited with 
Ross L. Trevett, president of the 
Grove Theatre Co., (owners of Trev- 
ett) a certified check and received a 
written agreement to deliver to 
Churchill a lease of the house. 

Thanksgiving afternoon it was re- 
ported Sullivan-Considine had the 
house. 

Thenceforward, even until yester- 
day (Wednesday) there were conflict- 
ing ownership rumors around the As- 
sociation which has booked the house 
since it was opened last April. 

Association members then stood 
ready to buy the lease if they could 
hook up with a shareholder of the 
Grove Co. stock who could deliver. W. 
Quinn, who has been a stockholder 
and manager of the Trevett, told a 
Variety representative Tuesday even- 
ing that Sullivan-Considine had taken 
possession of the house the night be- 
fore through an arrangement effected 
with John R. Trevett of Champaign, 
a stockholder in the corporation and 
father of Ross, the president. Mean- 
while, Churchill was in possession of 
nothing more than the equity secured 
from Ross Trevett. That looked good 
enough to the manager of the The- 
atrical Booking Corporation. 

If he could not get the house, some- 
body would be compelled to settle, 
according to Churchill's figures. Ne- 
gotiations to this end were instituted 
luesday afternoon. The wife of Ross 
Trevett was a stockholder also. She 
relused to swing her interest with 
that of her husband to Churchill. 
Tuesday night both Churchill and the 
Association had next week's program 
booked and contracted. 

At the close of the festivities Wed- 
nesday evening Sullivan-Considine 
were apparently still in possession. 
Churchill was playing a waiting game, 
with the prospect of somebody coming 
through with sufficient money to sat- 
isfy his claim of equity. Charles E. 
Bray of the W. V. M. A. said the show 
originally booked by the Association 
would be played next week. 

Into all the controversy, so far as 
known, one essential factor has not en- 
tered. Tom Schamales, of the Savoy 
Cafe, is the owner of the Trevitt prop- 
erty. No lease can be transferred, re- 
newed or cancelled without his per- 
mission. It is understood Schamales 
is saying nothing but sawing wood. 



"THREE" WOULDN'T DO. 

Grand Rapids, Dec. 1. 

It took less than a week for E. P. 
Churchill to decide that patrons of 
the Temple did not want "three-a- 
day" vaudeville. He started out a 
week ago to experiment for a fort- 
night, but last Monday with Bob Fitz- 
simmons as his headliner, he returned 
to his previous brand of eight-act bills, 
two shows a day and prices in pro- 
portion. 

The newspapers, voicing public sen- 
timent, declared that Grand Rapids 
wanted its old love to return. 



SOME CHICAGO "NIFTIES." 

Chicago, Dec 1. 

The other day an actor was com- 
plaining of his misfortune because he 
lost a week through the smallpox 
quarantine in Saginaw. When it 
was pointed out to him as consolation 
that he might have gone there and 
taken smallpox he answered: "I've had 
the smallpox; I wanted the week." 

Nadje's equipoise specialty was be- 
ing described by Dolph Meyers to a 
manager who gets his attractions 
through the W. V. A. After giving 
a brief description of the act Dolph 
wound up by saying, "And just at the 
finish she throws about a dozen 
Arabs." The manager blandly asked, 
"Does she carry them with her?" 

Another nearby manager disputed 
with an actor as to his ability as a 
"warbler." The manager claimed he 
couldn't, the actor said he could, but 
if there was anything the matter with 
hid act, it was the piano player's fault 
To settle the matter the manager wired 
to the Chicago agent who booked the 
act: "Can this man warble?" The 
agent wired back that the warbler was 
a good one. The manager "fired" his 
piano player. 

Down at the Grand the other even- 
ing while a female quartet was sing- 
ing, a few "blue" notes developed. 
Walter Meeking, a graduate of the 
Chicago College of Vaudeville, said 
to Charley Beehler: "What would you 
call that kind of singing?" Charley 
replied: "Those are lady barber shop 
chords." 



NEEDS THE MONEY. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 1. 

All the booking agents doing busi- 
ness in this city who have not come 
across with their license fee of $50 
have been notified to hustle over with 
the money or suffer a fine. Very few 
of the agents in this city have thought 
it necessary to comply with the law 
governing licenses for booking agen- 
cies, and there has been no effort 
made on the part of the department 
to enforce the laws. 

A general letter has been Issued 
by John Reynolds, assistant city solici- 
tor, calling the agents' attention to an 
act of Assembly of 1907 providing for 
the collection of license fees from en- 
tertainment bureaus and also to the 
fact that the city needs the money. 



MEYERS CHARGES DISMISSED. 

Sam Meyers, the booking agent, had 
a real reason to be thankful Thanks- 
giving, for the day preceding the Com- 
missioner of Licenses dismissed the 
charges which were the outcome of 
evidence given in the Edward Kealey 
trial which caused the latter to lose 
his license. 

Herman Robinson, the Commission- 
er, notified Meyers he had reviewed 
the evidence and had decided to dis- 
miss the charges. 



PICTURE HOUSE BURNS. 

Warwick, R. I., Dec. 1. 
Thornton's theatre, at River Point, 
was burned early on Nov. 2 0, causing 
a loss estimated at $40,000, partly in- 
sured. Thornton's was a picture house. 



Victor WllliuniN is at Hot Springs, 
where he will remain for about three 
weeks. 



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10 



VARIETY 



HERE'S BILLY GOULD 

BY WILLIAM GOULD. 

Received a letter from the Kelley 
Bros. They are punching a bag In 
Paris. That's an awful distance to 
go, just to punch a bag. 



Sam Chip is a property man down 
at Bath Beach. I beg your pardon, I 
mean Bensonhurst. It sounds more 
effete (whatever that is). 



1 attended the French Students' 
ball Thanksgiving eve. A. O'Brien 
was the floor manager, P. Casey, A. 
Monohan and E. Finnegan were the 
reception committee. If a Frenchman 
was there during the evening he must 
have departed before 1 arrived. 



One great thing about the Green 
Room Club is the actor any* the man- 
ager can enjoy a pleasant evening 
without hearing •shop." You never 
hear a member tell how he murdered 
them in Painted Post or some other 
important town. 



It looks as if Oscar Hammersteln 
is broadening his territory. Victoria, 
Manhattan, the Roof, "Hans, the Flute 
Player," "Naughty Marietta," and 
Hammerstein's London Opera House. 



Junie McCree and Al Von Tilzer 
have written a big success for Victor 
Moore. A whole lot of hurrahs. 



Sydney Grant has signed with "Mad- 
ame Sherry." 



Vinie Daly is coming back to us 
from Paris as prima donna. Her It- 
alian nom'-de-plume is Mile. Vinidali. 
Here is an opera singer who is with- 
out a doubt the best all-around dancer 
in the world. 



The coat boy at Hammerstein's Vic- 
toria passed over a hot one last Mon- 
day. A certain act was on the stage 
telling jokes. Very slowly and plain- 
tively the boy said: "See, when the 
jokes are bad, it makes the show 
seem awfully long." 



I am getting to that age where 
man never argues. Here are two con- 
versations between a man Just slip- 
ping in the show business and myself: 

Man — Who are you working with? 

Me — With Clara Nelson. 

Man — You mean Kitty Nelson. 

Me— Do I? 

Man — Yes. 

Me — All right. 

II ACT. 

Man — I want to Introduce you to 
a lady friend of mine. The tall one. 

Me — I have had the pleasure of 
meeting the lady. 

Man — No, you haven't. 

Me — Haven't I? 

Man — No. You are mistaken. 

Me — Am I? 

Isn't it great to have a disposition 
like that? (His or mine?) 



Bessie Abbott, a former vaudevill- 
ian, is to be the prima donna in Puc- 
cini's new opera "Ysobel." 



GETTING A START IN VAUDEVlIiLE 

By J. A. Murphy. 
Waupaso, Mich., Nov. 29. 
Dear Ed: 

I don't know if I will be able to stand 
show life or not. Last week was aw- 
ful and I don't think this week will 
be much better. I can't tell how many 
performances I gave last week, be- 
cause by Wednesday I got kind of 
numb and didn't take much notice 

I couldn't eat the meals at the 
Eureka Cafe and tried another place 
up the street, but the manager found 
out about it and said I would have 
to stop it, as his brother-in-law ran 
the Eureka and all other cafes were 
considered opposition. 

I had a box of lunch in my room 
that mother gave me when I left home 
and the last of the week she sent me 
a big mince pie which helped some. 
Tuesday morning I got a telegram 
from the Jasbo Agency saying, "Next 
week Imperial, Wang City; rush pho- 
tos, confirm." I paid sixty cents for 
the message and sixty more to "con- 
firm." In the afternoon I got another 
which said "Next week Pastime, Toot- 
seeka, Mich. Rush photos; confirm." 
I had a lot of photos taken at my 
friend's place in Barrel ton, so I sent 
some to both places. Friday I got 
another telegram saying "Open Mon- 
day Happy Hour, Waupaso, Mich.; 
rush photos; confirm." I rushed some 
more photos and as I didn't hear 
any more from the Jasbo folks I came 
to Waupaso. It cost me $3.60 for 
"confirm" messages. I'm only getting 
$26. 

The theatre here is pretty much the 
same as last week only it don't open 
quite so early in the morning and 
they shut down from five to six-thirty 
in the evening. The man that owns 
this place has another smaller one 
across the street, and he said if I 
would run over there now and then 
and sing an illustrated song he would 
6end in a good report to the Jasbo 
Agency. 

I had some trouble getting a place 
to board. The first place I went to 
the lady asked me where I was work- 
ing and when I told her at the Happy 
Hour she said she didn't harbor show 
folks and slammed the door. At an- 
other place they wanted me to pay 
in advance, which I could not do, as 
I only had four dollars left out of 
last week's salary. I went to the 
Arlington House and their lowest price 
for room and board was two dollars 
per day, but I had to stand it. I 
oniy get a chance at one meal a day 
and that is breakfast. I have to com- 
mence at the theatre at noon and 
again at six-thirty. The dining room 
doesn't open 'till six and there is only 
one waiter, so I haven't had any din- 
ner or supper at the hotel yet. 

I get a telegram from the agency 
this morning, saying "Hippodrome, 
Wetwater, Mich., next week. Rush 
photos, confirm." I had rushed so 
many photos to different places I 
hadn't many left, so I sent what I 
had and wrote to Wang City and 
Tootseeka to please send my photos 
to this place, but have had no an- 
swer or photos yet It costs $4.30 to 
get to Wetwater, and if I confirm 
many more telegrams I won't have 
enough money to pay my fare. 

Nevocomb Pykcr. 



I 



PARIS NOTES 

BY EDWARD O. EENDREW 




Paris, Nov. 15. 
Bessie Clayton has been prolonged 
at the Olympia till the end of Decem- 
ber, at which time the revue will make 
place for Frigoli's engagement. Miss 
Clayton is negotiating with the Isola 
Brothers to appear next year for a 
long engagement at the Oaite theatre 
(a popular comic opera house in 
Paris) probably in a "Doll" ballet, 
which will be introduced into a new 
operatic work. 



The little fashionable theatre known 
as the Comedle Royale, in the rue Cau- 
martin, has been leased by Vax Viter- 
bo, who will become director. Exten- 
sive alterations are now being made. 
Bookings will be made through Luclen 
Klopp, his partner. The policy of the 
house will not be changed! The pro- 
gram will consist mainly of short 
pieces on the same lines as the Ca- 
pucines, Grand Guignol, Mathurlns. 
and the Theatre Michel. 



Jacques Charles tells me he has the 
option for the Olympia, and will man- 
age this hall himself after August, 
next, when Marlnelll and De Cottens 
withdraw. The rent will be $46,365 
per annum. The present price is $41,- 
000, paid to Messrs. Isola, who pay 
$34,740 to Jean Oiler, who pays $28,- 
950 to the actual landlord or land 
lady. 

H. B. Marinelli explained that the 
only reason he is leaving the Olympia 
Is that the anxiety and work is too 
great. With his large agency to look 
after he feels that his health must ulti- 
mately suffer if he continues both en- 
terprises much longer, and he there- 
fore naturally relinquishes the Olym- 
pia in favor of H. B. Marinelli, Ltd. 
He has made a success of this estab- 
lishment, which hitherto was a real 
white elephant. The present direction 
is the first one to constantly fill the 
house, which has a capacity of 2,000. 
One disadvantage to contend with is 
the rent and other big expenses here. 
The Follies Bergere is able to make 
bigger profits with equally big shows, 
although the seating capacity is but 
a little over 1,000, the rent to com- 
mence with being $21,230 only. It 
is true the present group of owners 
paid $231,000 for the lease three 
years ago, on which, of course, the in- 
terest should be calculated. 



Mme. Marie Jeanne Batard, born 
Marchand du Chaume, wife of Alexia 
Charles Batard, alias Debasta, former- 
ly manageress of the Concert Euro- 
pean, has been declared bankrupt. 
Mr. Debasta was at one time mana- 
ging the Apollo, Paris, in partnership 
with Mr. Rosenberg. Some trouble 
was experienced. 



One of the Sisters Bianca, gym- 
nasts, while playing in a circus at 
Rouen last week, met with a nasty ac- 
cident. After both had been drawn up 
to the flies one had to hold herself sus- 
pended from a trapese by her teeth. 
She by some means let go, and fell to 



the ground. When picked up it was 
found she was suffering with internal 
injuries. 



The good public in Mexico never 
dreamed that Abel Tarrlde and his 
wife, Marthe Regnier, the well-known 
actress, were estranged when they 
played their love scenes in a repertoire 
of well-known comedies in their tour 
through that country recently. But 
while they appeared in public together 
fn Mexico divorce proceedings had 
been reciprocally instituted in France. 
A decree of divorce was granted to 
both Nov. 10, the husband being given 
the custody of the children and the 
wife condemned to pay an allowance 
of $96 per month towards their keep 
and education. 



The program at the* Folies Bergere 
was increased by the appearance of 
Archie Goodall Nov. 11. He has an 
act billed here In English as "Walking 
the Heep." Mayol as the great local 
start has not made so good this visit. 
As a matter of fact, he billed himself 
largely during this engagement as also 
singing at his own establishment. He 
is working at both halls, a most un- 
usual procedure in Paris for a well- 
known artist. He Is therefore no spe- 
cial attraction at the Folies Bergere 
this month. As already explained, 
Mayol took over the management of 
the Concert Parisian, which he bap- 
tized "Concert Mayol" in September, 
but this is the first occasion on which 
he has advertised himself so largely. 
With the big posters of the Folies 
Bergere on the same sites Mayol is 
monopolizing much space. It looks 
like a match between Clement Bannel 
and the artist himself who Is to bill 
Mayol the most — each for his respec- 
tive house, of course. The revue at 
the Folies Bergere is now being re- 
hearsed on the stage, but it will not 
be ready until about Dec. 15, at the 
earliest, and arrangements have been 
made to run the ballet, If necessary, 
to the end of that month. 



Dig excitement around the Ameri- 
can early this week. New carpets. 



Violet MacMlllan will join "The 
Fascinating Widow" at Chicago next 
week. 



Harry First is "breaking in" his 
new sketch this week. The piece is 
called "The Strongest Link." 

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Voelker in 

their musical production "Twilight in 
a Studio" are to appear in the east, 
under the direction of the Dan Casey 
Co. 



Nelson Konerz was discharged from 
the Polyclinic Hospital, New York, 
Wednesday, having recovered from an 
operation for appendicitis, suddenly 
attacking him while the 4 Konerz 
Bros, were appearing at Chase's. 
Washington, four weeks ago. The 
act resumes its time Monday at Poll's, 
Worcester. 



VARIETY 



ii 



THE WOMAN IN VARIETY 



BY THE SKIRT 



Little Alice Lloyd who ifl attending 
a private school in England wrote a 
letter of conundrums to her mother. 
One was "What poor fruit do Dr. Crip- 
pen and Ethel Leneve remind you of 
A — A bad pear." 



I heard Billy Gould tell a story on. 
himself the other evening. As it hap- 
pened some time ago, and Mr. Gould 
has not printed it in his column, I'm 
going to. "I was furnishing an apart- 
ment/' said Mr. Gould. "Everything 
was complete in the uouse exceptitng 
the filling of the cellarette. I thought 
cordials were the proper thing, so 
stopping in Park & Tilford's, I said 
'Send me up a bottle of all your cor- 
dials.' I Imagined there might be 
twenty different kinds. The bill was 
only $370. The dining room looked 
like a liquor warehouse. I still think 
they manufactured extra brands that 
day Just to ring in on me." 



Lillian Shaw (Hammerstein's) 
wears two dresses. The first should 
be shelved. The yellow and black 
is not pretty. The green satin veiled 
in chiffon and trimmed in Irish and 
more show was in much better taste. 



Inge and Farrell (Colonial) are two 
young women who dress quite well. 
Their first appearance in tailored suits 
of white and black with small hats is 
very fetching. The evening frocks 
are inclined to be fussy. In a boy's 
suit one of the girls looked unusually 
well. 



Yvette is a stunning little girl with 
a wealth of nut brown hair which 
she wears in a frowsy fashion, but 
most becomingly. Her dress of silver 
with a touch of pink and cerise was 
very Frenchy which displayed that 
this young woman has rare taste in 
dressing (Hammerstein's). 



Marie Empress (Hammerstein's) 
wore a very handsome dress of white 
satin, made very tight and with a 
long train. 



Jessie Brown (Kalmar and Brown) 
(Colonial) makes three changes. The 
first, a soubret dress of light blue, 
was very pretty. The lingerie dress 
for the closing song is very elaborate, 
but spoiled by the ribbon, put on in 
puffs around the neck. 



One of Al Rayno's bull dogs in 
jumping for a foot ball landed upon 
the clarinet player in the Colonial or- 
chestra, Monday matinee. The men in 
the band wouldn't touch the dog. A 
young woman in the first row, evident- 
ly accustomed to handling dogs, grab- 
bed the bull by the back and tossed 
him back upon the stage. 



to one side and reaching to the hem 
of the skirt. That has two bands 
of crystal, one above the knees and 
at the bottom of the skirt. 



I heard a little story of a very 
small affair which happened at a New 
York house last Sunday. One of the 
acts in the Sunday show engaged a 
colored maid, who, during the week 
gives attention to one of the stock 
actresses. The maid agreed to ac- 
cept $3 for her day's work. At night 
she was told by the woman in the act 
that her husband would attend to the 
payment. When the colored maid 
found the husband, asking for the $3, 
he laughed, and would not pay it. The 
people who told me were as angry 
about it as though the colored woman 
had been cheated out of three million 
dollars. They said it was such a small 
piece of work they couldn't help it. 



It wasn't a dull afternoon Tuesday, 
in the rain, around the Long Acre 
Building. A' fellow, about there quite 
a good deal, walked up to a young 
woman, who was speaking to another 
man. He caressingly handled her as 
though having a proprietory right. The 
young woman is a vaudeville "single," 
appearing alone upon the stage. Fu- 
rious, she whacked the young man all 
over the sidewalk with her umbrella. 
With tears in her eyes, from rage, she 
shortly after that said the young man 
had but a speaking acquaintance. 
Several people who knew the young 
woman were standing In and about 
the doorway when the rumpus oc- 
curred. 

The Balailaka (Russian) Orchestra 
has been playing around New York 
this week, in different Klaw & Er- 
langer's theatres, giving matinee 
shows. That firm is managing the 
foreign musicians. I heard that Percy 
G. Williams, who brought the Russian 
Dancers (at $2,900 per) over here 
for a sensation that never sensated, 
said the Orchestra had been offered 
to him. "But I'd Just like to see the 
man who would even mention 'carviar' 
to me nowadays," remarked the man- 
ager. 



Clarice Mayne (Colonial) for her 
opening songs, has chosen a hand- 
some gown of white satin made on 
the straight up and down lines and 
very narrow around the bottom. The 
bodice is of crystal, very short walsted 
with a sash of electric blue hanging 



The dressing of "The Bowery Bur- 
lesquers" (Columbia) is far above 
the average of burlesque shows I have 
seen. The girls all look well, es- 
pecially so In a Spanish number in 
which they don yellow tights. The 
leading woman (Lizzie Freligh) wears 
her clothes well. One dress, made 
entirely of Egyptian silver, was too 
beautiful to have had the effect spoil- 
ed. A lining of some clinging silk 
would have brought the same result. 
^One costume *on by Miss Freligh 
was gorgeous in coloring. The tights 
in pale green, the bodice a darker 
shade with breast plates of maroon, 
a hat with still darker plumes and 
an arrangement of large pink beads 
made up this wonderful combination. 
Edna Green and Minnie Lee dress their 
specialty prettily. The high shoes of 
velvet were Jovely, 



SOMETHING NEW! 

Leo Donnelly has thought of some- 
thing new. It's really new, and stu- 
pendous in its possibilities. Mr. Don- 
nelly is associated with Jean Havez. 
The partners are known as "The Fun 
Makers." They make fun at so 
much per make. Over in the Friary 
the bunch call the boys "authors." 

The new thing in writing is after 
dinner speeches. Mr. Donnelly says 
he and Mr. Havez, for a consideration, 
will present the purchaser with an af- 
ter dinner discourse that will put Si- 
meon Ford on the wild run as the star 
of such occasions. Once used, the talk 
may be retained or thrown away. 
There is no condition of return at- 
tached. Each after dinner lot of 
dialog will be freshly made, and may 
be served with the entree or held back 
for the cigars. 

The length, depth and humoristic 
tendencies of the subject will depend 
upon the importance of the occasion — 
and the size of the bank roll. This 
after dinner speech writing is no pik- 
ing affair. Anyone who is called upon 
to enlighten diners at a banquet 
should have •oin- If he wants a 
speech, Havez & Donnelly will supply 
it, but some of that coin must be- 
come detached from its moorings. 

The partners are now poring over 
the Blue Book Annual and the Bun- 
quetters' Guide containing a list of 
our best known menu fillers in. 

"You get it. don't you " said Mr. 
Donnelly. "Here it is in a little 
demijohn. Chauncey Depew and the 
others of the bunch pull a good spiel 
every time they see a vaudeville show. 
They get the 'gags' from there. Well, 
don't we know them all, and what 
we can't remember we can rewrite. 
It's a cash-in-advance proposition, too. 
How we do hate cash-in-advance." 



"STOLEN" CORNET FOUND. 

Franklin, Pa., Dec. 1. 

An odd happening occurred last Sat- 
urday when a cornet peculiarly "lost" 
was as peculiarly found. An act at 
the Orpheum reported to F. J. Dion, 
its manager, that a $65 cornet had 
been missed from the dressing room, 
demanding the house make good the 
value. 

After a thorough search of the the- 
atre, the manager secured a search 
warrant, examining the trunks of a 
member of the act in a local hotel. 
While engaged in doing this, one of 
the examining party discovered the 
cornet between the matresses of the 
bed. 



TWO "UNITED" BRANCHES? 

Pittsburg, Dec. 1. 

It is reported that Fred Curtis will 
shortly open an agency here to place 
"small time" acts in the same class of 
houses. Mr. Curtis expects the John 
Harris theatres to start with, it is 
said, and his office here hopes to have 
an affiliation with the Family Depart- 
ment of the United Booking Offices in 
New York. Edward Darling of the 
United agoncy is rumored to be in- 
terested with Mr. Curtis in the prop- 
osition. 

Another branch by the same men is 
contemplated for Chicago under simi- 
lar conditions. This would bring it 
into competition with the Western 
Vaudeville Association. 



3-RING VAUDEVIIjLE. 

(Continued from Page 3.) 
tan Opera House became a regular in 
the variety ranks. 

The Manhattan selected a stormy 
day, with the evening containing 
enough weather to affect attendance 
at all t£e theatres in New York. The 
matinee at the large opera house 
held a fair audience, repeated in the 
evening, without capacity at either 
performance. Curiosity drew many of 
the frequenters of other vaudeville 
and burlesque theatres over to 34th 
street's massive edifice, although the 
burlesque theatres were but sHghtly 
injured, mostly "upstairs." 

"Paper" appeared rather promis- 
ciously for the Manhattan, and seemed 
to have been gotten up under a sys- 
tem. Different colored coupons were 
given away, each calling for reserved 
seats upon presentation at the box of- 
fice on a certain day specified, on the 
coupon. The "paper" as presented 
was sent in the upper balconies of 
the Opera House. 

The attendance at the American 
took a slight drop the early part of its 
third week of "big shows," attributed 
to both the weather and the "opposi- 
tion" (Manhattan). 

Vaudeville managers In New York 
not conducting three shows in one< 
were still against the idea when asked 
their further views. Percy G. Williams 
said that he did not contemplate 
changing the policy of his present 
shows regardless of the success or fail- 
ure of the big bill scheme. 

William Morris stated that if he 
thought it necessary or advisable, he 
would increase the size of the pro- 
grams at his houses to thirty acts 
weekly, running the performance un- 
til one o'clock. Mr. Morris added he 
did not anticipate this would occur 
immediately. 

Cincinnati, Dec. 1. 

The Orpheum theatre, now under 
the direct management of William 
Morris, opened with a "16-act" bill 
Sunday to the largest house a matinee 
there ever played to. Prices remain- 
ed unchanged. The advance sale was 
reported to indicate big box office re- 
ceipts for the week. 

At the Columbia, Carrie De Mar 
was engaged late last week to head- 
line the usual bill then programed for 
the house. A policy of two well known 
features will probably be followed at 
the Columbia to offset the big show 
opposition. 

Chicago, Dec. 1. 

The new policy of the William Mor- 
ris circuit started here Monday, at the 
American Music Hall. Shortly after 
the performance opened the house held 
its full capacity. No standees are al- 
lowed in Chicago. 

Another "22-act" bill is announced 
for next week. 



OBITUARY. 

Bony Leo, an old-time black-face 
comedian, died In Chicago last week, 
at sixty-nine. Up to fifteen years ago 
he appeared upon th<- st'i^e, then re- 
tiring. He is best known as a part- 
ner of Dan C. Manning. His daugh- 
ter is a iiie:.,!>pr <»! Will and May 
KODQ, 



12 



VARIETY' 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK 

Initial Presentation, Flrat Appearance 

or Reappearance In or Aronnd 

New York 



Arthur Forrest and Co., American. 

Count Ihi Beaufort, American^ 

4 Amaranths, American. 

O'Connor Sisters, American. 

Monroe and Mack (New Act), Amer- 
ican. 

Zelaya, American. 

Fritz's Dogs, American. 

Mile. Dazie and Co., Hammerstein's. 

Al Von Tilzer, Hammerstein's. 

The Torleys, Hammerstein's. 

Skramka Sisters, Hammerstein's. 

Arizona Frank, Manhattan. 

\V. H. Thompson and Co. (New Act), 
Colonial. 

Homer Miles and Co , Colonial. 

1 
Herbert Kelcey and Effle Shannon and 

Co. (2.) 
"The Enemy" (l>ramatic) 
23 Mins.; Full Stage (Special). 
Orpheum, Brooklyn. 

Shelving their previous comedy of- 
fering, Herbert Kelcey and Effle Shan- 
nan are exploiting a more serious 
vaudeville effort, entitled "The En- 
emy," In which Kelcey plays an in- 
jured Northern soldier, Miss Shannon, 
a love-smitten Virginia miss. The ac- 
tion takes place in the drawing room 
of her Southern home. To her care 
is brought the boy in blue, when the 
Confederate surgeon is called away. 
Through the sick and wounded Yank 
she learns her lover met death on the 
field of battle at the hands of the 
very man whose life is then dependent 
on her ministrations. Then comes an 
emotional effort on the part of Miss 
Shannon to depict the unspeakable 
agony of Love's bereavement. There 
is an abrupt transition from a gentle, 
tenderhearted Dixie girl to that of a 
cold-blooded, sardonic, determined 
woman with an implacable thirst for 
revenge. A hideous sinking of joy, 
a distressful undoing of anticipation, 
the bitterness of her tortured heart 
and the wretchedness of her soul, all 
enveloped by the cloak of grief, form 
the basis of the main situation in the 
playlet. But the thought of the dy- 
ing man's wife and baby turn the in- 
creasing moments of incalculable pain 
into immediate balm when she be- 
comes gently compassionate and wom- 
anly administers the libation. There 
is a patriotic finale. Miss Shannon 
carries the bulk of the acting, her 
emotional scenes being met with ad- 
mirably. Kelcey has a thankless role 
and there is little range for him. 
Minor characters are played by Win- 
ona Shannon and Robert Keggerles, 
the former doing the better work. 
The piece Is measurably sympathetic 
but if it were more amply vitalized 
with rapidity of movement the effect 
would be more pleasing. The display 
of a woman's character as embodied 
in this episode of the Civil War (pen- 
ned by George Middleton) will not 
carry the vehicle to unbounded suc- 
cess. Mark. 



Belle Meyers, of 442 East 136th 
Street, New York, who became sud- 
denly ill Nov. 16 at Milwaukee, has 
cancelled all her time and will be 
under the doctor's care for two 
months. 



Marie Empress. 

11 Mins.; Two (3); One (3); Two 

Hammerstein's Victoria. 

Marie Empress was the centre of a 
rather curious experiment when ap- 
pearing at Hammerstein's Monday for 
her first New York showing, and the 
young woman's second public week on 
this side of the ocean. She has been 
heralded as an English favorite of the 
halls. As far as information goes, 
Miss Empress is not widely known in 
her native land. But she had, for her 
American debut, the benefit of as clev- 
er publicity as was ever received by 
an unknown. It was started and kept 
up, eventually bringing a singer (pre- 
vious to the first advertisement in her 
behalf never heard of im New York) 
to the headline position in one of the 
country's biggest vaudeville theatres. 
The expert direction did not end with 
the publicity. The showmanship ex- 
tended to her stage appearance. Miss 
Empress had her own orchestra lead- 
er, a plush curtain marked "M. E.;" 
opened in "two" before going into 
"one" with an ordinary olio drop; 
then back to "two" and the curtain 
for her third and last song, with a 
choice program position to do it in. 
After the final numbei, a cartload of 
flowers paraded down the aisle. 
Friends and well wishers extended to 
Miss Empress a cordial greeting in 
the way of applause, obliging bows 
and a little speech of thanks — but 
after all that, and meanwhile, Miss 
Empress cannot uphold the position 
made for her. Nothing had been left 
undone. A great opportunity had 
been provided — and lost. The bene- 
fits of advertising and publicity had 
been strikingly illustrated. Not too 
much was looked for after cleverly 
worded advertisements had carefully 
set forth Miss Empress' position — that 
of ascertaining whether she would 
succeed before an American audience. 
These notifications really absolve the 
girl from criticism. Even the pro- 
gram says "Only Appearance in 
America — One Week Only." The 
English girl is a pretty brunette, wear- 
ing two gowns and one character cos- 
tume. Of the three songs sung, Miss 
Empress displayed no marked ability 
in either. "Lingerie," the third se- 
lection, was depended upon, but Miss 
Empress lacks that which is neces- 
sary to become a success as a single 
act on the big time over here. 'Tla 
the well-known theory — publicity 
can't make an act Im vaudeville, but 
it will do a lot if the act is there to 
back it up. Marie Empress is not 
there. Sinie. 



Golden and Golden. 

Song and Dance. 

One. 

Hammerstein's Victoria. 

Qolden and Golden are young men 
who think they can sing. They 
dance fairly well, but not well enough 
to follow other "two-men" dancing 
turns at Hammerstein's "downstairs." 
In singing Billy Gould's "The Bloom 
is on the Heather," Golden and Gold- 
en proved conclusively all they don't 
know about vocalizing. It's too pret- 
ty a song and melody to have been 
so roughly handled. Golden and 
Golden should dance only, remaining 
on the small time until they can ad- 
vance through merit rather than for 
convenience of bookings. Sime. 



Charles A. Bigelow assisted by Mlzzi 

Hajos and Co. 
"The Girl and the Guy" (Farce). 
25 Mins.; Full Stage. 
American. 

Roi Cooper Mergrue is credited with 
having built "The Girl and the Guy" 
for Charles Bigelow's first vaudeville 
showing. Roi didn't use a hammer 
and nails in the building, he simply 
utilized cardboard and a pot of paste. 
The result was inevitable. The struc- 
ture, imposing for a few minutes, be- 
gan to crumble as soon as there was a 
shower. Before the storm raged, it 
was a mass of ruins. A "souse" en- 
ters the home of an actress who is ex- 
pecting a peculiar looking gentleman 
from whom she is to receive a few 
thousand dollars to back her new 
show. She mistakes the "souse." The 
"souse's" wife appears. Piece ends in 
a chase. In the opening moments 
Bigelow has some comedy busiucss 
with a bell boy and sings an old song 
of his, "Lonesome." A scene with 
Mizzi brings some laughs and a duet 
cleverly done by the pair wins en- 
cores. Aside from these, there is noth- 
ing. Mizzi is cute and pretty and her 
dialect is just as fetching as it was 
in "The Barnyard Romeo." She makes 
up poorly, an overdose of rouge spoil- 
ing her good looks. A soubret cos- 
tume is becoming. Bigelow is on the 
stage continually but doesn't seem to 
have enough to do. A musical com- 
edy idea would have been much bet- 
ter for the pair than the farcical ar- 
rangement now employed. The piece 
and participants can be only a dis- 
appointment following the bigness of 
the names. Dash. 



Richard Bros. 

Acrobats. 

8 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Loew Circuit. 

A meritorious "small time" act. The 
"straight" first appears and does some 
"strong arm" work on the Roman 
rings. From a "perch" position he 
permits his partner to work on his 
hands below. The latter does some 
intricate twists and turns in eccentric 
costume and shows originality. The act 
should thrive on the smaller circuits. 

Mark. 



Jennie Gerard. 

Singing. 

10 Mins.; One. 

Loew Circuit. 

Having a nice appearance and a 
good voice should enable Miss Gerard 
to play "small time" as long as she 
cares to work. With a capable sing- 
ing partner, she might make headway 
to the bigger circuits. Her voice Is 
full and strong and contains musical 
quality. More attention to breathi« 8 
might help. She opens with *'Glow 
Worm," the best of her repertoire. 
Her second is a Spanish song, while 
the third is 'Garden of Roses." With 
another closing number, more suited 
to her voice, she could make still a 
better impression. Mark. 



Marie Dainton appears at the 
Prospect, New York, in a new act for 
the first three days of next week. 



"The Silhouette Girl/* 
9 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Hammerstein's Victoria. 

"The Silhouette Girl" is the title 
for a series of poses or pictures or 
dances. In whichever one may be 
pleased to term them, a young woman 
in a union suit appeared before a 
transparency, the stage darkened, ex- 
cepting for the dull red glow from be- 
hind the screen. This background 
threw the woman's figure into sharp 
relief. She entered what seemed to 
"be an artist's studio, in street attire. 
At his invitation, the dress was dis- 
carded, leaving the girl in her little 
union suit. Within the past two sea- 
sons, there have beon many union 
suits in vaudeville. With each one, 
came an act. Most were of the "div- 
ing" variety. One was a bicycle turn. 
"The Silhouette Girl" is Mile. Heloise. 
A turn of this nature was presented 
at the London Palace last month. The 
report said the audience received it 
quietly. The London review of the 
act, appearing in Variety Oct. 29, 
could easily be substituted for this 
one of the present turn. Bert Levy 
was the artist in the picture. He be- 
came a pantomimist for the moment, 
having been pressed into service 
through the illness of the woman's as- 
sistant, named "Mons. Armaud" on 
the program. To those who knew and 
recognized Mr. Levy, he didn't seep* 
natural. As a new style of living pic- 
ture, it might do, but not in any large 
way when the union suit has been 
seen. Simc. 



Haroldi. 

Violinist. 

14 Mins.; One. 

American. 

Haroldi has nothing to recommend 
him to vaudeville excepting his litho- 
graphs resemble Padewerski. He is 
a straight violinist and probably a 
very good musician. At least he looks 
funny enough to be. The American 
audience listened to the music in re- 
spectful silence Monday night, and 
even gave the violinist cause to come 
back and play an encore. Straight mu- 
sic always secures applause from a 
vaudeville audience. Haroldi's vaude- 
ville value is about one-tenth of Ri- 
naldo's. (Rinaldo plays a violin and 
"rags" it. Of course, "rag" was never 
written by the old masters, but it gets 
the money and real applause in vaude- 
ville). Haroldi was accompanied by 
a young woman at the piano. Dash. 



Saunders and Caiuen n. 

Juggling. 

10 Mins.; Four (Interior). 

Fam. Dept., U. II. O. 

The man does all the juggling. The 
woman flits around the stage and 
hands the "professor" his working 
tools and a few pert remarks on the 
side. For the "small time" Saunders 
and Cameron can land and make good. 
The man has a neat routine and while 
he uses some old tricks, works them 
up nicely. His three-egged feat with 
the glasses and the juggling of three 
sticks, like Archie Onri, stand out con- 
spicuously. He works in eccentric 
make-up. Mark. 



Frederic Melville ("Moto Girl") is 
using an aeroplanic publicity novelty 
on his trip over the Inter State Cir- 
cuit. 



Frank Winch has written an inter- 
esting and exhaustive booklet on Free- 
masonry. Mr. Winch is a ?2-degre§ 
Mason, 



VARIETY 



II 



Ashley and Lee. 

"Chinatown" (Comedy). 

17 Mins.; One (Special Drop). 

Alhambra. 

Herbert Ashley, formerly Matthews 
and Ashley, and Al Lee, formerly 
Wynn and Lee, make up the new com- 
bination. The new offering is framed 
up along the Matthews and Ashley 
line. The drop is a good looking one 
showing a scene in Chinatown. Ashley 
has a delicatessen store next to a Chi- 
nese laundry (a "stall" for a . "hop 
joint"). Ashley is bemoaning his fate 
for having opened a delicatessen store 
in a chop suey district when Lee comes 
out of the laundry, casually remark- 
ing he cannot accept the $20,000,000 
to-day as he is too busy. Ashley 
says, "It's a funny thing but only 
millionaires come out of that laun- 
dry." From this point on bright, 
snappy talk is reeled off in capital 
style, securing laughs all the way with 
few misses. The "hat" talk is new, 
containing good laughs but the wild 
dreams of the "dope fiend" seem to 
be the more popular. The talk might 
be swayed just a trifle more in that 
direction. For a finish the pair are 
using the "straight and parody" ar- 
rangement for songs, exceedingly well 
done. Only two numbers are used, 
the second "Once or Twice" bringing 
the pair back seven or eight times. 
Ashley and Lee have a good laugh- 
ing specialty as the act stands. When 
they become a little better acquainted 
with each other's style, the result will 
be a fast comedy offering in "one." 

Dash. 



McAlvery Brothers. 
Jumping. 
Full Stage. 
Hanmiersteiii's Victoria. 

Opening the show at Hammer- 
stein's, appearing about eight o'clock, 
the McAlvery Brothers did very well 
with jumping, mostly of the high style. 
In straight jumping they have one or 
two tricks not previously seen. Though 
well received, the act is more for the 
smaller houses, where it could stand 
out to better advantage, both for the 
men and the management. Simc. 



Fox and Evans. 

Dancing. 

11 Mins.; One. 

Fani. IJep't., U. B. O. 

These young dancers acquit them- 
selves creditably on the small time. 
They have a neat appearance and will 
stack up favorably with the majority 
of the dancing loams. Mark. 



The Drapers. 

Singing ami Talking 

17 Mins.; Two (Interior). 

Fam. Dep't., U. B. O. 

The man appears in blackface first, 
a shiftless, lazy type of negro and later 
imitates an old darkey preacher. The 
"temperance" speech is the hit of the 
act. His dialect and manners are 
good. The woman appears in a cow- 
girl costume, but her high-heeled shoes 
and cotton stockings are in contrast 
with the rest of her western garb. 
Making a change to conventional dress 
for the close, she sings two numbers 
acceptably, the last to banjo accom- 
paniment by the man. This act is fine 
and dandy for the small time, offering 
novelty. The lemon shooting "bit" is 
funny. Mark. 



Doc White. 

Songs. 

13 Min.; One. 

Majestic, Chicago. 

White is a dentist, a baseball pitch- 
er and an artist in vaudeville. He 
may not be anything much as a den- 
tist; there is no general dope on that. 
Chlcagoans declare that he is a great 
twirler. The Majestic audience gave 
him a reception as a ballplayer Mon- 
day night and then applauded him 
and called him back for repeated bows 
upon his merits as a vaudeville artist. 
A piano player on the stage accom- 
panied his four songs, and in one, vo- 
cally assisted. White has a splendid 
personality, a fine singing voice and 
with manly bearing and an easy stage 
presence scored an unqualified hit. 
He need not confine his stage activi- 
ties to Chicago, anywhere, on my 
bill, he can make good as a singer, 
without any apologies. Walt. 



Fritzie Haubel and Co. (5.) 
"Schoolboys and Girls.** 
14 Mins.; Full (Interior). 
Fam. Dept., V. B. O. 

There is little to commend. Haubel 
as the German professor and his 
school-room imps almost shook the 
roof off the building with the way 
they tore around the stage, whooping 
things up in general. What songs 
were attempted had no effect through 
the racket made by those not in the 
singing contingent. The old school- 
room idea with the noisy "Tomboy," 
the tough kid, the Hebrew cut-up and 
the others, are offered in an inferior 
manner. Before it starts on straight 
"small time," the pruning fork and 
soft pedal should be used vigorously. 

Mark. 



Frederic and Venita. 
Slack Wire. 
10 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Fam. Dept., U. B. O. 

A man and woman offer a slack 
wire routine that should go fairly 
well over the "small time." The man's 
work with one end of the wire held 
by the teeth of the woman, is the 
strongest. The woman should appear 
more at ease. Mark. 



Hallett and Stack. 
Singing and Dancing. 
14 Mins.; One. 
Loew Circuit. 

In the last few minutes of their act 
this young man and woman win out 
on the "small time" with their danc- 
ing, in which they give waltzing bits 
as they are supposed to be done in dif- 
ferent cities. The team opens with 
talking and some' of it is good for a 
laugh. What singing is done is of 
little consequence. Both voices are 
weak. The team should run fairly 
well in the smaller houses. Mark. 



Hnskin Trio. 
Itussian Dancers. 
7 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Manhttan. 

Two young men and a woman pur 
in seven strenuous minutes of singing 
and dancing. The songs vary the 
monotony somewhat. The trio lands 
with dancing. Handsome wardrobe. 

Mark. 



THE GIRLS FROM DIXIE. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 1. 

A liberal sprinkling of musical num- 
bers and specialties during the action 
of the two burlesque pieces, does a lot 
toward making "The Girls From 
Dixie" an entertaining show. There is 
no olio, the specialties, with one ex- 
ception coming in the burlesque, or 
second part. Gus Adams and George 
Guhl, under whose direction "The 
Girls From Dixie" are touring the 
Empire Circuit, have the principal 
roles, there being little left to the 
other principals and for this reason 
the comedy hangs a bit heavy and 
drags. 

The partners have divided the work, 
Guhl taking the first part and Adams 
the burlesque for his share. The for- 
mer secures the better results, which 
is a strong mark in his favor for the 
outline of the piece is a handicap. It 
surrounds the visit of "Battleaxe Gal- 
lagher," a would-be bad-man to 
Schultz's Hotel presided over by Philip 
Schultz (Guhl). There is too much of 
the "bad-man" stuff, before and af- 
ter his arrival. It takes "Shredded 
Wheat," the sweetheart of Battleaxe, 
played by Lillian Keely, too long to 
plant the advance for her "tough 
kid's" arrival. Then it is carried 
through rather long. 

In some of the business, however, 
Guhl secures some good comedy and 
the snappy action produced by the 
swiftly moving list of musical numbers 
holds tne first part up in good shape. 

Adams, who does little work in the 
first part runs it almost alone in the 
burlesque called "Oh, What a Night." 
After a conventional opening which 
brings the old erring husband story 
into effect, the second scene is laid in 
a jail and here there are opportuni- 
ties galore for some excellent com- 
edy. But Adams does not get what 
he should out of it. He spends a lot 
of time on a rough comedy bit involv- 
ing four of the girls who look like a 
zebra chorus In their striped tights, 
and in this Dan Gallagher, billed on 
the program as the "master mechanic" 

i 

Marzita. 

Singing and Dancing. 

O Mins.; One. 

Manhattan. 

Ijoew Circuit 

Opening with "Maybe You're Not 
the Only One Who Loves Me," wear- 
ing a white flannel suit with hat to 
match, Marzita changes to Italian cos- 
tume and after singing "That Dreamy 
Italian Waltz" effectively, does a 
whirlwind dance which was well re- 
ceived at the Manhattan. An excellent 
single for the "small time." Mark. 



Michael Coscia. 

Violinist. 

7 Mins.; One. 

Manhattan. 

Coscia is the Itinnldo of the small 
time. In full corduroy outfit, he does 
an Italian street musician type, play- 
ing four numbers. Coscia does real 
well, but should affect a more origi- 
nal style He is too good a musician 
to ropy so closely the style of the head- 
line violinists. Coscia could Improve 
his act by putting more fire, more fer- 
vor and more feeling into his playing. 
His "rag" proved the most popular, 
though the classical selections were 
well received. Mark. 



of the show, almost steals all the 
meat. Gallagher plays the role of a 
rough Irishman and what he gets out 
of it suggests that he could do some- 
thing with a regular part. 

Ezra C. Walck shows fairly well as 
the bad-man in the first part and plays 
the warden later in much better ityle. 
Frank Thorndyke, who has a thin 
tenor hidden behind a small mous- 
tache is equally cast in a couple of 
bits, coming out for notice when he 
leads a couple of ballad numbers. Karl 
Lang's main contribution was a song 
and dance number which landed him 
a big hit in the burlesque. Gertie 
Hart gets through nicely with what 
she has to do in the way of business 
and talk and leads two snappy num- 
bers. 

Miss Keely is wrong in the first part 
as a tough girl and would help her 
average in the burlesque were she to 
dress her part nearly right. Miss 
Keely also poses as Mile. Zemoa, bill- 
ed as some sort of a sensation which 
did not appear. She may, have got- 
ten into one of the cells for something 
she did Monday for she did not show 
Tuesday. Miss Keely wears some 
spangles and gauze and leads a near- 
cooch number. In her other numbers 
Miss Keely did nicely. Ruby Marion, 
just as blonde, plump and sprightly as 
ever appeared at Intervals and also 
did her familiar horn specialty with 
Amy Thompson, who, when she was 
not playing a maid role, was concealed 
in the chorus lines. 

Miss Marion put over one of the 
most promising bits of the show in the 
jail scene in which the business called 
for something of Billy Watson's style 
of working the "Salvation Army" bit. 
It should have been a big riot. Adams 
did a number with several of the 
chorus girls which went by on some 
of the things he told about the girls. 
Later he and Guhl pulled down the 
big applause hit with several breezy 
parodies leaving the house calling for 
more. 

Frank Thorndyke a/nd Jacque Ford 
and Grace Golden, two "ponies" from 
the chorus, got rid of a couple of 
songs. The chorus work diligently 
throughout the show, handling all 
their numbers in good shape and mak- 
ing a firm impression. They have 
some showy business for the numbers 
and go through it evenly. They aver- 
age good as to general appearance 
and the costuming, while not partic- 
ularly rich in color or quality, looks 
well and is clean and tidy. 

There is enough snap and go to 
"The Girls From Dixie" through the 
liberal supply of musical numbers and 
specialties to balance up where the 
comedy lags, and secure good results. 

(Ivnnjp. M. Young. 



James H. Moore, the Rochester and 
Detroit manager (Temple theatres) 
will spend the most of the winter In 
Arizona, where his family is at pres- 
ent. 



Kelly and Kent have rejoined for 
the purpose of playing ''timii^omcntH 
that. M. S. IP'iitham will procure. Fol- 
lowing the final dissolution, Miss .Kent 
will appeal- in a comedy sketch, which 
Victor H. Knialli-y has a commission to 
write. 



14 



VARIETY 



TALKS TO EXHIBITORS. 

The Moving Picture Exhibitors' As- 
sociation met Tuesday night, 300 be- 
ing present. Francis V. S. Oliver, 
the mayor's marshal, spoke of the 
strenuous objection being made to the 
quality and quantity of light in some 
of the shows, and implored the ex- 
hibitors to see that their theatres 
were adequately lighted. 

Mr. Oliver advocated the appoint- 
ment of a civil service board of cen- 
sors, to be filled by competitive exami- 
nations from the ranks of practical 
picture men. The speaker thought 
that such a board could handle the 
situation the best. 



SHOT RUNNING AWAY. 

Toledo, Dec. 1. 

A man, unidentified, set fire to the 
Temple, a picture theatre in Auburn- 
dale. When resisting arrest, engag- 
ed in a running pistol duet, he was 
killed by Patrolman Krause. 

The work of the firebug proved fu- 
tile, owing to prompt work by Pro- 
prietor Thomas Snell. 



OPERATION ON PICTURE ACTOR. 

Paris, Nov. 21. 
Max Linder, the well known mov- 
ing picture actor, so often seen in the 
Pathe films, was taken suddenly ill 
the other day and operated upon for 
appendicitis. His condition is serious. 
The roles he was playing in the revue 
at the Olympia have been taken in 
hand by Tom Pender. 



PICTURE NEWS. 

Plans have been made to install a 
picture machine in the Overbrook Hos- 
pital in Newark, N. J., for the amuse- 
ment of the patients, the films to be 
selected by the medical directors. 



A moving picture machine will be 
Installed in the Hampton Institute at 
Hampton, Va., to be used for educa- 
tional purposes. 



The Melles stock company is now in 
full possession of "Star Film Ranch" 
at San Antonio, where pictures of 
western life in Texas, Mexico and 
along the Rio Grande will be arranged 
for exhibition. 



A new picture house will be opened 
by *Wetherell & Snow in Falmouth, 
Mass. 



The Charlton Amusement Co. of 
Brooklyn has just been incorporated 
to construct and manage picture the- 
atres. Capital, $1,000; directors, A. 
H. Schwartz, S. D. Holiner and Ben- 
jamin Herman. 



Brooklyn is to have another motion 
picture house at Pitkin avenue and 
Amer street. Cost, $15,000. Still 
another is to be built by B. F. Voight 
at Flatbush, near Linden avenue. 



J. E. Hennessy, formerly manager 
of George Klelne's Birmingham (Ala.) 
office has opened an exchange in In- 
dianapolis to be called the Central 
Film Co., and has enlisted with the 
Independents. Mr. Hennessy is an 
old-time showman, having been press 
and general agent with various circus 
organizations. 




"SAMSON'S BETRAYAL" (Gaumont). 

This picture is all wrong. Poorly arranged, 
lacking details, It makes no Impression what- 
ever. In reproducing the story of how the 
mighty Samson lost his hair and subsequently 
his strength, the arranger has pictured some- 
thing that would disgust any Sunday School 
boy. The photograph*- and tinting are good. 

"THE BONO OF THE WILDWOOD FLUTE" 
(Blograph). 
It Is to laugh. A picture revealing the love 
of two redskins for a squaw Is shown, but 
the poor attempt of the principal characters 
to act as Indians Is pitiable. A lot of nice 
scenery and good photography have been 
wasted. It reminds one of Hallowe'en festlvl^ 
ties when the Indian doctor appears. MARK. 

"THROUGH THE CLOUDS" (Edison). 

This is picture making up-to-the-minute. 
An aviator loves Judge Grey's daughter. The 
Judge and one Roberts are running for gover- 
nor. Thanks to a pretty flight through the 
clouds the Judge lands the gubernatorial plum 
and the flier wins the girl. The airship flight 
Is excellently reproduced. MARK. 

"BEHIND A MASK" (Urban). 

A woman dons masculine attire and fights 
a duel unknown to her husband, who was 
called to active army duty. It all results be- 
cause of an Insult offered the army com- 
mander. The picture causes little comment. 
The theme Is not a new one. MARK. 



"NANTES AND ITS SURROUNDINGS" (Ur- 
ban). 
Picturesque water scenes In France finely 
depicted. MARK. 



"LOVE IN QUARANTINE" (Blograph). 

The Idea may have been taken from "Seven 
Days," but it's morally certain the comedy 
wasn't. The picture fails to hit the bull's 
eye for humor. It is really a pity after all 
the trouble the arranger took to have a love- 
sick couple engage In a quarrel and have them 
make up In a quarantined house. The ar- 
ranger might try again. The idea affords 
plenty of comedy material. MARK. 

"HIS NEW LID" (Blograph). 

A new hat goes astray. When it turns up 
on the seashore the friends of the wearer 
come to the conclusion he has been drowned. 
The young wife and her neighbors go' into 
deep mourning. While tears are being shed, 
the man returns home. Good for Intermittent 
laughter. Well cameraed. MARK. 



"NOT SO BAD AS IT SEEMED" (Blograph). 
Separate notes written by a married couple 
as they start for a hurried trip causes some 
embarrassment for tho two sets of lovers con- 
cerned. Hapless circumstances turns the 
wrong light on full force but explanations by 
the Joneses In the end brings a satisfactory 
finale. The picture will do for a "filler." 

MARK. 



"THE FREAK" (Pathe). 

A slim and lengthy young contortionist In 
bending feats. The picture may not make a 
hit, but there is no question that the man Is 
unusually supple. Entertaining perhaps for 
those who like to see people twist themselves 
out of ehape. MARK. 

"A BORDER TALE" (Pathe). 

The Ptory Is of secondary consideration. The 
natural scenery. In colors, holds the attention. 
The acting shows how a girl saves an army 
officer from a band of brigands, but meets 
death aa a reward. Photography immense. 

MARK. 



"AN ELEVENTH HOUR REDEMPTION" 
(Pathe). 
Judging from the recent product of the Pathe 
people (probably the American factory), they 
are producing a better grade of American pic- 
tures. This one has rather a gruesome and 
unpleasant theme, yet not unlikely. Nicely 
acted and excellently photographed, the pic- 
ture Is well arranged. The film carries the 
most weight at the finish when the patriotic 
man, who had caused the death of his brother 
earlier In the story, gave up bis life for the 
flag. MARK. 



"THE RETURN AT MIDNIGHT' (Urban- 
Ecllpse). 
A stern, old Frenchman decrees that his 
son shall marry tho girl he has selected and 
banishes him from home when the latter de- 
clares his undying love for a poor gypsy 
girl. After two years of poverty, the son 
returns with his wife and baby, seeking alms 
from his own parents. The child effects a 
reconciliation. Mostly Interior views, but 
well cameraed. MARK. 



"A RAMBLE THROUGH CEYLON" (Urban- 
Eclipse). 
Tropical scenes are excellently reproduced. 
The elephants at work form a pleasing fea- 
ture. Educationally and photographically, the 
film Is A No. 1. MARK. 



"HIS MOTHER'S THANKSGIVING" (Edison). 
A young man In one of the theatre boxes 
wept silently, which was the best testimonial 
imaginable for this picture. There Is telling 
sentiment which impinges the heart and Im- 
presses the mind. A turn of the wheel places 
a country boy in the lap of luxury. His 
mother plans a Thanksgiving surprise, but 
he is ashamed to have his rich young friends 
see her. But, his fashionable sweetheart finds 
her and everything ends well. Well acted and 
nicely photographed. MARK. 



"ARMS AND THE WOMAN" (Edison). 

Rex Beach's story as photoplayed by the 
Edison company Is disappointing. The way- 
ward son heeds the words of a bad man, 
and In order to make up for his losses at the 
gambling table plans a robbery with the 
stranger. It is fairly well acted and fairly 
well photographed. MARK 

"THE COWBOYS AND THE BACHELOR 

GIRLS" (Melles). 

Five misses from the East take possession 

< of a ranch and declare themselves "fernlnst" 

the men. Five cowboys plan to capture their 

hearts. Picture Is entertaining. MARK. 

"THE LAD FROM OLD IRELAND" (Kalem). 
Sets a new mark. Acting and photography 
go hand In hand and keep the eyes riveted 
from start to finish. Amid quaint, old scenes 
In Ireland, on an acean liner on the bounding 
billows and familiar Gotham surroundings, a 
pretty love story is told. MARK. 

"HOW RASTUS GOT HIS TURKEY" (Pathe). 
Rastus causes considerable laughter by the 
manner In which he stole a big turkey gob- 
bler. He even carried part of a fence home 
with him. The theft is well pictured. 

MARK. 



"WONDERFUL PLATES" (Pathe). 

A trick film which shows animated forms on 
plates of delft aa they are being washed by a 
little Dutch girl. Some pleasing scenes of 
Holland and Its people and country. MARK. 

"THE FLAT NEXT DOOR" (Gaumont). 

Good photography Is lost on a theme that 
has little comedy. The woman flat dweller Is 
admired by her next door neighbors, a young 
man and an old German. An attempt at sui- 
cide by the old man, which drives away 
burglars In the woman's apartments, results 
in his winning her hand. The film does not 
hit the comedy target. MARK. 

"TARASCON ON THE RHONE" (Gaumont). 

A new city in Southern France is featured. 
The camera has done magnificent work. 

MARK. 



"THE LITTLE PROSPECTOR" (Essanay). 

A race for a mine claim Is a feature. Some 
familiar scenery Is again used for a wild west 
horseback performance. The old prospector 
strikes It rich and tips off the avaricious vil- 
lagers. But, the old man's daughter and her 
sweetheart "beat them to It" The picture is 
of the usual run of western stories from the 
"S. & A." plant. MARK. 

"THE QUEEN OF HEARTS" (Selig). 

The palmy days of the Lincoln Carter melo- 
dramas are recalled by this Selig photoplay. 
There Is the scheming, bewhlskered bank 
cashier, the handsome, manly young hero, who 
goes to the gold fields to stake a fortune, and 
the pretty heroine, who marries the wrong 
man to Insure happiness for her aged father. 
The Newly weds go to Monte Carlo where the 
banker gambles away everything, losing his 
life In a -fall from a building as the police 
entered his apartments. Meanwhile the hero 
has found gold galore and has chased his 
sweetheart across the briny deep. "Journeys 
end In lovers' meeting." Excellently photo- 
graphed. MARK. 

"SUSPICION" (Vltagraph). 

The death of the only child In the family 
nearly drives the young mother crazy. The 
husband tries to divert her mind, but unknown 
to him she makes surreptitious visits to an 
orphan asylum and does what she can to make 
the little ones there happy. Her dally trips 
arouse the husband, who engages a detective. 
He Is dumbfounded on learning what she has 
been doing, but takes her In his arms and 
begs forgiveness. The picture shows that 
"mother love" will not be crushed. Good pho- 
tography. MARK. 



"THE TOYMAKBR, THE DOLL AND THE 
DEVIL" (Edison). 
This one will please the children In particu- 
lar. An old toymaker decrees that his or- 
phaned ward marry his son. She loves the 
young apprentice In the shop. A huge doll 
Is the old man's delight. He and the son de- 
part for a fancy dress ball. The ward dons 
the doll's clothes and with the assistant, dis- 
guised as the devil, go to the party. The toy- 
maker believes his doll has come to life and 
pursues her home. The assistant hides In a 
chimney, but Is "smoked out" and mistaken 
for the real thing. He employs a ruse and 
wins the girl as a result A harmless film, 
which offers light amusement. MARK. 



"MILITARY CYCLISTS OF BELGIUM" 
(Pathe). 
Two sets of soldiers perform some machine- 
like evolutions on wheels, the picture having 
been taken from a height that brings out the 
parade grounds in bold relief. Interesting as 
well as educational. Little was shown of the 
cyclists In the field. MARK. 



Martin Garone is to be the proprie- 
tor of a new picture place at 76 Cath- 
erine street, New York. The new 
house Is to cost $6,000. 



The "Class A" (so named) theatre 
has opened on Pike street, Seattle. 
It has pictures and a pipe organ. 



BILLS NEXT WEEK 



NEW YORK, 



COLON! Al 

Nat Wills 

W H Thompson & 
Co 

Trovato 

Homer Miles A Co 

Gene Greene 

Bllls-Nowlln Troupe 

Jetter and. Rogers 

Wormwood's Ani- 
mals 

Cooper and Robinson 

ORPHBUM 
Clarice Mayne 
Julius 8teger ft Co 
Kalmer and Brown 
Ben Welch 
Lorch Family 
"Motoring" 
Inge and Parrel 1 
Three Lyres 
Al Rayno's Dogs 

ALHAMBRA. 
"Man from the Sea" 
Lester 

"Pianophlends Min- 
strels" 
Leonard and Russell 
Beatrice Ingram & 

Co 
Gasch Sisters 
Blxley and Fink 
Juggling Burkes 

GREENPOINT. 
"The Courtiers" 
Amy Rlcard ft Co 
Hedges Bros and 

Jacobson 
Brown Harris and 

Brown 
Bootblack Quartet 
Harry B Lester 
(Others to fill) 

BRONX. 
Russian Dancers 
Lillian Shaw 
Edwin Holt and Co. 
Bedlnl and Arthur 



Marshall Mont- 
gomery 
Robledlllo 
Kessler and Leo 

MANHATTAN O. H. 
"Song Revue." 
"Slums of Paris." 
Laddie Cliff. 
James Harrigan. 
Belle Blanch. 
Haines and Vldocq 
Morton and Moore. 
Du Ball Bros. 
The Cronlns. 
(Two to fill.) 

HAMMERSTEIN'8. 
Mile. Dazle and Co. 
Charles Grapewin 

and Co. 
"A Night in Turkish 

Bath." 
Bert Levy. 
. Al Von Tilier. 
James Thornton. 
O'Brien, Havel and 

Kyle. 
Barry and Wolford. 
Chasslne. 
The Torleys. 
Skramma Sisters. 

AMERICAN. 
Arthur Forrest and 

Co. 
Count De Beaufort. 
4 Amaranths. 
"Hold Up." 
"Wow Wows." 
Juliet 

O'Connor Sisters. 
Wish Wynn. 
Monroe and Mack. 
Nelson Comlques. 
Clssle Curlette. 
Zelaya. 
Larola. 
Steve Bartel. 
Le Freya. 
Fritzs Dogs. 
(Others to fill.) 



CHICAGO. 



MAJESTIC. 
Fanny Ward and Co 
"College Life" 
Four Fords 
Ryan and Richfield 
Frank Tinney 
Three California 

Girls 
Lillian Ashley 
Big City Four 
Fred Watson 

AMERICAN*. 
Joe Welch 
Grace La Rue 
Hilda Spong and Co 
Great Tallman 
Bertosse and Arch- 

angell 
The Crom wells 
Miss Busse 
Mary Jolson 
Sisters Connolly 
Faru D'Ora Martini 
Garcia 
Harry Mayo 
Cartmell and Harris 



Reid Sisters 
Zlgeuner Quartet 
The Lelands 
Mason and Bart 

PRINCESS. 
Jose A Co 
McKeuzle and 

Shannon 
"The Operator" 
Four Avolos 
Kennedy and 

Rooney 
Rene Graham 
(Two to fill) 

COLUMBIA. 
White and Stewart 
Prlngle and Whiting 
Blnns, Blnns and 

Binns 
Apdale's Animals 
Klclde Capitane 
Johnny Small and 

Sisters 
Paul La Croix 



"BILL" MEN BACK. 

Major Gordon Lillie (Pawnee Bill), 
Louis E. Cooke, general agent of the 
Two Bills show, and Johnny Baker, 
arenic director, blew into the city 
Monday and were given the glad hand 
on all sides by their Broadway friends. 

The trio declared with much en- 
thusiasm that the present season clos- 
ed Nov. 19, at Argentine, Ark., Just 
across the river from Little Rock, 
was a corker. 

Major Gordon has made tracks for 
his ranch at Pawnee, Okla., where his 
new $40,000 home is receiving the fin- 
ishing touches. He is planning to 
open it Dec. 12, and a merry party 
of New Yorkers will attend the fes- 
tivities. Col. William P. Cody (Buf- 
falo Bill) will be there and has prom- 
ised to participate in a Buffalo hunt. 
Major Lillie went to Newport this 
week to purchase a herd of thirty 
buffalo, which added to his present 
number will make the total eighty. 

Mr. Baker, who dwells in New Ro- 
chelle, will put in many hours at his 
desk in the Putnam building on Times 
Square. 

The longest single Jump by the 
"Wild West" was 240 miles, only 35 
minutes lost between stands. 



VARIETY 



15 



MANHATTAN O. H. 

(Estimated Cost of Show $4,695.) 

After much heralding, glad acclaim 
and an advertising campaign that cost 
many thouands of dollars, that tem- 
ple of the lyric art, the Manhattan 
Opera House, which will ever stand as 
a monument to the wonderful spirit of 
daring and Lndomnitable pluck of Os- 
car Hammerstein, the scene of the 
American triumphs of Mme. Tett- 
razzinl and A. Bond, was formally 
opened as a regular altar at which 
the devotees of vaudeville might wor- 
ship, last Monday. 

Whether the Gods looked down upon 
the invasion of this former shrine of 
opera by mere vaudeville, or whether 
it was simply a case of hard luck is a 
question, but nevertheless the weather- 
man was very unkind to the promot- 
ers. A more miserable night couldn't 
well happen. The weather undoubt- 
edly kept many away from the inaugu- 
ration, although the regulars who fre- 
quent "The Corner" were present. 

With the dedication of the Manhat- 
tan, Willie Hammerstein under whose 
guiding hand the house will sail the 
sea of two-a-day, set a new fashion in 
this style of amusement. The latest 
freak is called "three ringed vaude- 
ville." It means that on the gigantic 
stage of the Manhattan "dumb" acts 
are presented in sets of three. 

The success of this innovation is 
problematical, as is even the success of 
the house itself under the new regime. 

Vaudeville itself is practically based 
on one fundamental principle. That 
is the possibility of the artist occupy- 
ing the stage to enter into a feeling 
of clubiness with his audience. At 
the Manhattan this seems to be an 
impossibility, and the general atmo- 
sphere of vaudeville is lost. 

The house is so big a general feeling 
of oppressivenes seems to hang over 
the average vaudeville audience that 
may be housed there. At least this 
appeared to be the case the opening 
night. Still it might have been the 
inclemency that dampened the ardor 
of the audience. In either case those 
who did brave the storm were very 
hard to please. 

The Manhattan as an opera house 
is well known to all who read. As to 
the show presented, that was simply a 
regular vaudeville performance pre- 
faced by a "small time" show. 

The result in all was and is far from 
satisfactory. The performance start- 
ed at 7.30, lasting until 11.50. At 
that hour the pictures were still to 
come. Those remaining to the end 
were so surfeited with vaudeville they 
did not have the energy to leave their 
seats and go forth into the night. 
* Artists on the stage looked like man- 
nikins from the rear of the orchestra. 
From the manner in which they went 
through the performance, it is quite 
evident that an act should specially re- 
hearse before opening there. 

Maggie Cllne struck the keynote 
when she said that the walk across 
the stage from Eighth to Ninth ave- 
nues was going to be the death of 
her. Acts will have to have two 
performances in stock when they at- 
tack vaudeville hereafter, one for the 
regular houses and one for the hip- 
podrome stage at the Manhattan. 

When George May lifted his baton 
to start the ball a-rolllng at the night 



performance there were not over a 
score of people seated in the lower 
floor of the auditorium. They were 
slow coming in, some so slow they 
never arrived, for there were many 
vacant seats during the evening. These 
v.-cre exclusive of those occupied by 
the "dead ones" who were present to 
give the tardy appreciation of the 
audience the needed impetus. There 
were two small armies of these 
"boosters," oaq seated on each of the 
far sides of the house. They worked 
manfully during the early stages of 
the battle, but toward the end finally 
gave it up. The upper lofts held 
about two-thirds each. 

The first half hour was quite a good 
imitation on part of both the actors 
and the audience, of a "supper show" 
in the days of the continuous. It 
was only at about 8.20, when the 
eleventh number was on, that it be- 
gan to look like vaudeville. 

Both sections of "three ringed" 
were given before this time. At 
present the arrangement for this nov- 
elty is far from what might be de- 
sired. With three acts on the stage 
simultaneously the arrangement is 
that one has to work up stage in the 
proximity of the back drop, whue 
the other two work down stage. The 
latter necessarily blanket the act up 
stage as far as those who are seat- 
ed in the orchestra are concerned. 
Each of the triplicate showings oc- 
cupied eight minutes, but the acts had 
not been timed so as to have them 
finish together. Much of the effect 
that might be gained otherwise was 
lost. 

The La Dent Trio opened, followed 
by Neary and Miller who did one song 
and then made use of the balance of 
their eight minutes in hard shoe danc- 
ing. The first slice of the layer-cake 
had Lightning Hopper, cartoonist; 
Chester B. Johnston, cyclist and Frank 
and Edith Raymond, on the wire. The 
latter drew the up-stage position in 
this set. 

Between this and the next three, 
the Two Pucks were sandwiched. Con- 
sidering the few people who saw them, 
they did very well. But it was im- 
possible for them to put the act over 
in the usual manner. 

Then came Saona, impersonations; 
Juggling Jewels, and Artusa, hand 
balancer. In this case the balancer 
drew the up stage berth, with the 
Jewels working directly in front of 
him. He was practically out of the 
running. The Juggling Girls showed to 
great advantage holding the front of 
the stage, and spreading across the en- 
tire width. This used up ten of the 
numbers programmed, counting the 
overture. 

The eleventh was Luciana Lucca, he 
of the double voice. His position 
was practically "No. 2" on a reg- 
ular program, as things are arranged 
here. His work passed in very good 
shape. Following came first act that 
managed to rouse the audience even 
in the slightest from a lethargy that 
they seemed to bring into the house 
with them. The act was "When Caesar 
C's Her," with James and Sadie Leon- 
ard and Anderson. It was one of 
the real laugh producers of the even- 
ing. 

The next slated was Stuart Barnes. 
He managed to keep up the good work 
of getting the laughs and his close 



with "The Honorary Member of the 
Patsy Club" left them wanting alter 
he had done nineteen minutes. 

Then another laughing period fol- 
lowed when Tate's •Motoring" took 
the stage, and it actually seemed as 
though the show had struck its gait. 
Gene Green used but thirteen min- 
utes to do about half of his act fin- 
ishing with "Casey Jones." 

Closing the lirst part found Odiva 
in that position. If anything her act 
was the one that showed to the best 
advantage because of the large stage. 

The applause hits were all bunched 
in the second halt, started by the Far- 
rel-Taylor Trio, with Schichtler's Man- 
nikins next. The "dummy" act was 
the biggest hit of the show up to that 
time. 

But Maggie Cliine came along and 
she did just what she always does, 
finishing by doing a bit with her 
"company" (stage hands) which drew 
quite a bit of laughter. By the by, 
Maggie is no longer gray haired, it's 
red now. 

Billie B. Van and the Beaumont 
Sisters were next to closing and were 
the turn accorded the top honors of 
the evening by the audience. Van was 
the first one to make any allusion to 
the former policy of the house. It got 
a laugh. He followed his lead up by 
remarking that "Heinz, The Pickle 
Eater" was the last show to play there, 
it kept him very busy In the "prop" 
department. This was a go with the 
"wise ones." At the close in "one" the 
audience started to drift out, but the 
trio managed to hold them with a 
march song about "When the Clover 
Moon is Shining Down." 

Dunlap's Trained Horse, a very 
pretty "sight" act with a remarkably 
trained equine, closed the show. The 
pictures are thrown from behind the 
screen at this house. The result does 
not seem to be nearly as good as the 
usual method of projection. Fred. 



UNION SQUARE. 

Thanks to the hustle and bustle on 
the part of Manager Buck and his aud- 
itorium staff, the Union Square Mon- 
day "regulars" were provided with the 
usual show, notwithstanding that the 
stage hands had rushed to the Fifth 
Avenue. 

It was do something at once or close 
shop until the labor difficulty was set- 
tled, so the manager peeled off his 
coat, called to some of his trusty ush- 
ers and took command of the situa- 
tion behind the scenes. They worked 
like Trojans and things went along 
without a hitch. 

The show the first half of the week 
came up to reasonable expectations. 
The lecturer has jumped from the 
Philippines to the United States and 
his views of the picturesque north- 
west proved interesting. 

George Reeves, blackface monolog- 
ist, passed swimmingly, but could help 
by singing more. His voice shows 
possibilities. Some of his stock in 
trade bears a familiar label, yet the 
"small time" patrons laughed heartily. 

The Musical Forrests, with their 
banjo and xylophone duets, were ap- 
plauded and the Silveretts worked up 
some enthusiasm with their work on 
the Roman rings. Graham, LeMoyne 
and Co., in their blackface novelty 
act, pleased. Mark. 



HAMMERSTEIN rt VICTORIA. 

(EnU mated Cost of Show, $3,000.) 

With a new leader of a new orches- 
tra (A. Faeder — Geo. May at Manhat- 
tan) and the first part of this week's 
program at Hammerstein falling quite 
low in average entertainment, it was 
towards the next morning when the 
bill got its start. The orchestra was 
entitled to consideration for the early 
shows of the week. 

Of the first six turns, four were in 
"one," with three in a row. Twelve 
acts were on the program. The first 
two, though the entertainment started 
at eight, should have been "upstairs" 
instead of "downstairs." Adelaide 
Herrmann was "No. 3," In a new col- 
lection of illusions, with some magic. 
Mme. Hermann is resembling "Mother 
Goose" in costume. She is attempting 
to work quickly, giving the most at- 
tention to "disappearances." It's the 
right idea, but not in the "No. 3" 
spot at Hammerstein's. . Out of town 
on the small big time, or where the 
name of "Herrmann" is a box office 
attraction, the act should hold up the 
billing, if that funny red fire finish is 
changed. 

A couple of featured turns on the 
program did not loom up with any 
brilliancy. Marie Empress in a choice 
position ("No. 6") (New Acts) and 
"The Silhouette Girl" (second half 
(New Acts) were the ones. 

The first to gain recognition was 
Yvette, a young girl, who sings and 
plays the violin. She is a "discovery" 
from the Roof. Miss Yvette is a sort 
of condensed musical Tanguay. Pos- 
sessing an abundance of spirit, she 
interjects lively action of the head and 
body into her work, whether singing 
a ballad or making music. It 1b her 
main strength, for she is different 
through this. With a "rag" on the 
violin to close, the girl pulled down 
a big score for a simple single. She 
did that "violin-rag" as well as the 
man who first put it over on the stage. 

The sufferer in the first' half was 
James Harrigan, the tramp Juggler. 
In an ordinary bill, Mr. Harrigan's 
position would have been a good one 
(the first comedy act to show). But 
there was too much deadness early 
for a comedy turn to get over big. He 
opened up the way though for the 
comedy sketch, "When Pat Was 
King," played by Tom Nawn and Co. 
Marie Empress came In between. Mr. 
Nawn and his playlet closed the first 
half, leaving them laughing. 

Another with a tough spot to hold 
down was Chas. F. Semon, opening 
the second half. It's some time since 
Mr. demon appeared at Hammer- 
stein's. He did his customary, and 
for that matter, Mr. Harrigan had no 
complaint, excepting for "position." 

Lillian Shaw, in "No. 9," "cleaned 
up," wilh "The Silhouette Girl" step- 
ping in between here ami Laddie 
Cliff, another big hit, who would have 
been the "clean up" also, had he pro- 
ceeded Miss Shaw. 

The surprise of the show came with 
Coccia and Amato's "Slums of Paris," 
the "Apache* net. Closing the pro- 
gram at eleven o'clock, they lost not 
one of the wry nearly capacity audi- 
ence. It's ;ni a<|. 1 1 1 : 1 1 stands Well up 
with any. I : . < n the hest could not 
excel it, tor there's no "Apache" dan- 
cer* tte with the good looks of Minnie 
A ma to Nitnc. 



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VARIBTY 



AMERICAN. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, 90,230.) 

There are enough big names on the 
American program this week to make 
the bill sound good, but sounding and 
playing have oft been found the two 
extremes. This is one of the "ofts." 

The show starts not exactly slowly 
but rather fairly. It never leaves that 
fair thing until the audience is al- 
most too tired to believe there is any- 
thing better than fair. 

The drawback is a lack of comedy 
in the first half of the program. Cliff 
Gordon was "No. 10." Until then 
there hadn't been a real good laugh in 
the proceedings. Cliff woke them up 
a bit, and had them laughing. 

Mr. Gordon displayed rare good 
judgment in cutting his talk down 
several minutes, giving it just the way 
it should be in a long show, short and 
Quick. r 

Tim McMahon's "Pullman Porter 
Maids," and "The Watermelon Trust," 
were both in the first half, with only 
a number -or 'two separating. They 
should have been in different sections 
at least. "The Watermelon Trust" 
never started. There is no reason 
why it should do otherwise. The act 
has been seen about for a few years 
now. In all that time not even a song 
has been changed. 

"The Porter Maids" had their run- 
ning time shortened and passed 
through. Ned (Cork) Norton scored 
strongly with a Bert Williams' style 
of song. 

Juliet was shifted a long way down 
on the program. She put over a solid 
applause hit. The act remains as when 
last seen. * 

May Ward in the first half did nice- 
ly. May would have done better had 
the audience been in a better frame 
of mind when she came along. Any 
waking up May had to do herself. 
She looked very cute in a neat black 
suit of knickers. The Italian number 
at the finish is not particularly well 
done, but May gets. plenty of fun out 
of the free lunch. La Freya did sur- 
prisingly well. There were evidently 
a great number to whom the poslng- 
picture idea was a novelty and it went 
over strongly. Fred Rivenhall sang 
two songs. The closing number was 
worth while. 

"Scrooge" closed the first half, hold- 
ing attention from curtain to curtain. 
Tom Terriss was loudly applauded for 
his efforts and was forced to respond 
with a speech. The piece is exceeding- 
ly well done and splendidly produced, 
but it does do things to the action of 
a program. Josie and Willie Barrows 
opened after intermission. The pair 
could do a much better specialty. 

Charles Ross and Mable Fenton gave 
their "Just Like a Woman" sketch 
and it went just as well as ever. This 
is Miss Fenton's first appearance in 
New York in some time. She received 
an ovation. 

Ed. Estus opened the program. 
Brothers Carpattii and Ed. Foster and 
Dog scored early on the list. Karno's 
Company caught the laughs with the 
"Music Hall" piece. Fields and Coco 
were down to close. 

Charles A. Bigelow, Mizzi Hajos and 
Co., and Harold 1 (New Acts). 

Dash. 



ALHAMBRA. 

(Estimated Cost of Show $5,700.) 

The show at the Alhambra doesn't 
seem to get started, and the audience, 
usually demonstrative, was not easily 
aroused. Perhaps the Alhambra has 
grown "cold." 

The Russian Dancers are in their 
second week up town. This may 
have had something to do with it, but 
if the audience doesn't care for the 
dancers they can at least feel satis- 
fied that it was the means of bringing 
Julius Lenzberg back to the house. 
The orchestra leader conducts during 
the intermission with a spotlight 
thrown on him. 

Chall Sounders opened the pro- 
gram, amusing the stragglers with his 
rapid cartoon work. Saunders is one 
of the few cartoonists who wear well. 

La Vine Cimerom Trio followed, 
and didn't get along until half the act 
was over. The comedy didn't reach 
as it should although the acrobatics 
and dancing went through alright. Ow- 
ing to the layout of the bill they were 
forced to stall in "one" for four or 
five minutes. This didn't help. If 
they are called upon to do it often, 
it might be worth while fixing up 
something better. 

Clara Belle Jerome with her "Joy- 
iand" act filled in "No. 3." The act 
is a neat pretty little offering with a 
few good songs, well rendered and 
eight snappy little girls besides Miss 
Jerome who looks, dresses and sings 
well. The man in the turn is wrong 
with his talk. It is not new nor 
funny. The finish brought Clara 
Belle out in "one" for an extra bow. 
Ashley and Lee, "No. 4" (New Acts). 

Maclyn Arbuckle and Co. closed 
the first part with an amusing and 
pathetic incident which the house 
highly approved. Mr. Arbuckle is 
doing excellently himself, but deserves 
extra credit for not interfering with 
the really capital performance given 
by his company. Vaughn Trevor's Eng- 
lish butler is about the best thing 
seen in the acting line in vaudeville 
for many a day. It didn't take the 
itudience long to discover that. A 
couple of his exits received applause. 
Agnes Redmond, a cute "kiddie" also 
scored individually. Mr. Arbuckle has 
a real act for vaudeville which is 
quite a novelty for a legitimate actor 
in the varieties. 

The Dancers opened after the inter- 
mission. The house paid more at- 
tention to them than their perform- 
ance warrants. The act is working the 
same as in its opening week. The 
ballet has been retained. It is a long, 
drawn out tiresome thing. The dances 
which followed were better liked al- 
though there isn't much to them 
either. The "Salambo" closes with 
too much pantomime to follow the 
ballet, and gets about what it deserves 
—nothing. 

Ray Coy followed the Dancers — Ray 
was given a reception. They were 
sincerely glad to see her come and 
instead of the dancers putting a 
weight on her efforts, they boosted 
her along. 

Bedini and Arthur, cutting out the 
regular act and going right into the 
burlesque of the Russians, were a 
bis scream, sending the audience away 
happy. i) nsfl . 



COLONIAL. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,350.) 

The program at the Colonial this 
week gives real vaudeville. There Is 
a bit of everything that one could de- 
sire. It is an ideal variety perform- 
ance. 

The way the show is framed makes 
it a rattling good playing bill. Tues- 
day night the business was not ca- 
pacity, but the house was very com- 
fortably filled with an audience quite 
demonstrative in their appreciation. 

The first position went all to the 
dogs — that is, Al Rayno's Bull Ter- 
riers, a fine act for that spot. "No. 
2" were Inge and Farrell, a "sister" 
team above the ordinary. Both girls 
have pleasing personalities, and are 
clever * entertainers. At this house, 
where the audience is just about com- 
fortably seated when the second act 
comes on, they scored substantially 
on the strength of the "Kiss Me" song 
by the smaller of the two girls. 

Then came the Lorch Family, pre- 
senting a "Risley" act with a produc- 
tion. There are* 10 people, 3 ponies 
and a "donk" in the act, which has a 
pretty pantomimic opening for about 
2 minutes and then goes into full 
stage, the set being a bull ring. The 
act is as good a one of its kind that 
has been seen and was a hit of 
no mean description. They were fol- 
lowed by Hawthorne and Burt, who 
managed to keep the audience laugh- 
ing continuously. 

Closing the first part Julius Sttiger 
and his players presented "The Way 
to the Heart," a dramatic playlet and 
\ery pleasing. In Mr. Steger's sup- 
port C. W. Goodrich stands out par- 
ticularly. A series of character songs 
and dances were presented by Kalmar 
and Jessie Brown who opened after 
the intermission. 

Clarice Mayne was second in this 
part. She is assisted at the piano by 
J. W. Tate, who betrays that he is a 
comedian in a most pleasing .way. Miss 
Mayne has deserted the impersonation 
field and now confines herself solely 
to straight numbers. She sang four 
new numbers. For a final encore 
"I'm Longing for Some One," with 
which she captured New Yorkers two 
seasons ago, was given. Her present 
repertoire contains delightful little 
songs, only one with a slight sug- 
gestion of "blue" about it. 

Tate's "Motoring," next to closing, 
with the usual result, laughter. Bobby 
Pandur and Brother close the show 
with a display of physical develop- 
ment that held the audience in. 

Fred. 



DISAPPOINTMENT EXPENSIVE. 

San Francisco Dec. 1. 

The disappointment of Pavlowa at 
the first performance last week is said 
to have caused the receipts at the 
Valencia during the Russian dancers' 
engagement to fall below the guaran- 
tee, $18,000. 

Pavlowa and Mordkin return to 
play one matinee only, at the Columbia 
Dec. 4. 



Sunday shows may be given in New-, 
ark shortly. The Proctor manage- 
ment expects it. United contracts 
for Newark are now reserving the 
seventh day. 



MANHATTAN. 

Although a trio of Russian dancers 
graced the bill at the Manhattan this 
week, the program as a whole seemed 
some points behind those of the pre- 
vious entertainments. Billy Gane says 
it wasn't the fault of the acts but 
the rainy weather. 

Despite the whirling of the Raskin 
Trio (New Acts), the playing of Mi- 
chael Coscia (New Acts), the dancing 
of the McCarvers and the joking of 
Beache and May, there was a notice- 
able lack of enthusiasm. There was 
no illustrated song Monday evening 
and one act was apparently lost in the 
moving picture shuffle. 

The wild chariot ride in the film, 
"Phaedra," startled the audience for 
a minute, however. The sight of the 
wild waves served to remind the peo- 
ple of the cold rain outside the the- 
atre. 

The McCarvers, colored, worked 
hard. They waste a portion of the 
allotted time with poor comedy. The 
dancing of the man received the most 
attention. Mark. 



Lew Harvey is very sick at the King 
Edward Hotel. 



lien Itemo has replaced Robert Dou- 
ret in "The Shirkers." 

"Pictures'* started at the Majestic 
Johnstown, Pa., Monday. 



Dave Vine is now a member of 
"The Marathon Girls." 



Hatha way and Siegel are out of Ir- 
win's "Majesties." 



Mickey Curran and Co. will appear 
next week with "A Spaghetti Dinner" 
written by Sam Ehrlich. 



Pendleton Sisters,, formerly with 
"The Girl From Rector's," will short- 
ly enter vaudeville. 



Abe Attell and Leach Cross are to 
try vaudeville together under the di- 
rection of George S. O'Brien. 



Edgar Allen will reappear in "A 
Thief of the Night" under the new 
title of "Helen of Troy." 



Philip Mindll has taken J. M. Stan- 
ley, formerly assistant to Wells 
Hawkes, into his office. Harold Gil- 
more has been made office manager. 



De»e Wilson will join the "Merry 
Whirl" company as prima donna, re- 
placing Barry Melton when the show 
plays the Bronx. 



The Bootblack Quartet returned 
east this week after sixteen months on 
the Orpheum time. 



The Four Xorins are a possible 
diving act that is to flop to the Mor- 
ris side of the fence. 



The Lisetts, a new European nov- 
elty juggling act, arrived In New York 
last week. Wilshin & Sanders are 
looking after the placing on this side. 



The Russian Dancers are held over 
at the Alhambra this week, with 
Macklyn Arbuckle added to strengthen 
the show. 



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Carroll Schroeder, a young and good 
looking miss, is to appear as a "sin- 
tie" under the direction of Bill Lyk- 
ena of the Casey Agency. 



Al Von Tilzer makes his initial ap- 
pearance in vaudeville next week at 
Hammerstein's Victoria, booked by 
Jack Levy. Mr. Von Tilzer, who is 
at the head of the York Music Pub- 
lishing Co., will offer a pianolog. 



Hilly Huffer, formerly a member of 
the Orpheus Comedy Four, is at his 
home at 136 Elizabeth street, Chi- 
cago, recovering from a serious opera- 
tion which he underwent at the Lit- 
tlejohn Hospital several weeks ago. 



Henry B. Harris is to spend $15,- 
000 in remodeling the Hackett theatre 
after he takes possession of that house 
next spring. The boxes, lobby, stair- 
cases and other parts of the house 
are to be entirely rebuilt, according 
to plans filed. 



Cecil Lenox, a chorister with "The 
Trocaderos," was operated upon at a 
Louisville Hospital last week, remain- 
ing behind when the company left 
town. He will rejoin the troupe upon 
recovering. 

Mnynie CJehrue and Dancing Boys 
will open on the Morris Circuit Dec. 
12. Virginia Earl will appear as a 
"single" about the same time in the 
Morris houses. Geo. S. O'Brien places 
both acts. 



Stella Maylicw will leave "The 
Jolly Bachelors" in January if the 
show doesn't close then, and return 
to New York to rehearse for the new 
Fields' production at his Winter Gar- 
den. 



W. II. McKlfatrick filed the plans 
this week for I. H. Springer's Har- 
lem Auditorium, to be erected at 123d 
street and Seventh avenue at a cost 
of $300,000. It will be a seven- 
story building. 

W. J. Kelly in a new sketch play- 
ed the American last Saturday, filling 
in downstairs while Arnold Daly ap- 
peared at the night show on the roof. 
Freeman Bernstein is handling the 
Kelly sketch. 



The Avon Comedy Four appeared 
at the Majestic, Chicago, last week, 
receiving a very favorable report at 
that house. The act was also reported 
by eiror as at the Columbia, Cincin- 
nati. 



Sophie Patterson, with "The Par- 
isian Widows." was married at Wash- 
ington last week to Harry Artz, the 
electrician with the show. At Cincin- 
nati Charles Stanton and Freda Heinz, 
of the "Jardin De Paris" company, 
were wed. 



William T. Grover denies the re- 
port he has secured the Brighton 
Beach Music Hall for next summer. 
Mr. Grover says it is a possibility, 



but that nothing has been settled 

upon. The report connected Arthur 

Buckner with Mr. Grover as one of 
the two lessees. 



Ben Deelejr suffered a compound 
fracture of his left hand last Friday, 
which necessitated Jones and Deeley 
vacating two weeks of time until the 
man of mishaps recovers. The turn 
may then proceed over the Orpheum 
Circuit. 



Sophie I/Ciiunten for some time now 
l.as been looking after the bookings 
of the small time and club depart- 
ments of the William Morris Inc., of- 
fice, has been transferred to the Press 
Department, and has been replaced by 
Walter A. Downey. 



"Get Rich Quick Walliiigford" 

broke the house record for a single 
performance at the Gaiety, Thanks- 
giving night. The receipts were in 
excess of $1,500. The "Wallingford" 
company, headed by Ralph Stuart, will 
open in Chicago at the Olympic on 
Dec. 5. 

Hay Montgomery and the Healey Sis- 
ters, after playing for one year and 
a half in the west, returned to New 
York last week. They will play the 
remainder of the season in the east. 
An offer for Europe next summer has 
been made the act. 



Kdward Lang, the globe trotter and 
vaudeville promoter, arrived from Eu- 
rope last week, with a thousand for- 
eign novelties under his arm, so he 
says. Mr. Lang left the States as 
a member of a quartet. He has been 
away several years. 



Of the new acts at the American 
next week Arthur Forrest and Co. 
will appear in a sketch, "The Stolen 
Story"; the O'Connor Sisters are ap- 
pear ,? »g by themselves; Monroe and 
Mack play a travesty on "The Third 
Degree," and Zelaya is a pianist, also 
the son of a South American republic 
president. 



Samuel H Wallnck, formerly with 
Henry B. Harris, and Harry .1. Ever- 
all, husband of Emma Cams, have 
formed "The Ever-Wall Co.. Inc.." 
and will produce theatrical attrac- 
tions. Their first will be "When Sweet 
Sixteen." by Victor Herbert and 
George V. Hobart. It will be a K. & 
E. attraction. 



Harry Mock is the object of an In- 
dian's vengeance. It reads like a mov- 
ing picture, "chase" and all. A cou- 
ple of weeks ago, Mr. Mock in his ir- 
resistible manner, which suggests force 
without the display, induced an In- 
dian to leave Hammerstein's Victoria. 
Saturday last Harry received an anon- 
ymous letter. It called him every- 
thing an anonymous letter could. 
Monday a report was around the house 
that the Indian had shown up in the 
morning asking for the "pale face 
bum" who nad cast him forth. 



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AMERICAN (Win, Morris, Inc., mgr. and 
agent). —It required both announcement boards 
lo catalog the nineteen acts Monday after- 
noon. Then the pictures were left off. Count 
in the motion photographs, the overture and 
intermission music and the advertised "22 Act" 
bill Is totaled. Promptly at 1 ■>& Will Van 
Alien opened the show; it was 5:20 when the 
pictures went on. a ten-minute intermission 
netting three hours and a quarter of vaude- 
ville. The house was half full when the or- 
chestra was started. In half an hour the en- 
tire capacity was preempted. The audience 
was discriminating, and proving that it was 
largely intent upon seeing matters through, 
three-quarters of the audience remained for 
Austin iiros., slap-dash ecceutrlques, closing 
the show. The "ill-song " contribution, with 
Chas. King programed as the "act," was turn- 
ed into burlesque by the lantern man who 
mixed his medicine. Two conspicuous inci- 
dents relate to male "singles" ; Joe Welch 
made the big laughing and applause hit of 
the show, following fifteen acts, and Lee 
Kohlman gave the most filthy and repellant 
monolog the writer ever listened to in an 
audience which included women. When Count 
de Beaufort's nume was flashed, Will Dillon 
appeared, a shift in the schedule having been 
made. The Count switched positions with 
Dillon and when he came on, fourth after In- 
termission, he baffled the nerve specialists ; 
such self-assurance would be hard to match. 
He sang and skipped, but "Dob," his dog, sat 
still. When opportunity presented the Count 
talked about himself, cursed, and in a gen- 
eral way impressed his personality, such as It 
is, upon the audience. His great assurance 
won him hearty applause in large quantities. 
Conspicuously fine displays of acrobatic skill 
brought the Metzletti Troupe Into an unques- 
tionably deserved hit, closing the first half. 
Of the seven men and two women who com- 
prise the troupe there is a top-notcher and 
understands who work acrobatic marvels. 
The whole troupe combine In many clever for- 
mations and displays, but the double and 
triple turning top-mounter Is the star factor. 
Another unusually attractive number pre- 
sented Mason and Dart in a dandy combina- 
tion casting act and bar performance. Dully 
comedy Is turned through novel trickery and 
artful manner in which everything Is accom- 
plished make an Interlude of rare Interest. 
Cameron and Gaylor were an early hit. Fos- 
ter and Foster's piano was moved on, but not 
used ; nevertheless they made a fine showing 
in the laughs and applause. Dilly Dillon 
scored. Jack Ark's dlabolo work was a revela- 
tion. Kara's unsteadiness costs him several 
tricks, but he was appreciated and applauded 
for everything he missed or made. La Petite 
Mlgnon scored, and Care la's shadowgraphs 
were a hit. The singing girl In the Zlgeuner 
Quartet created a hit by her lonesome and 
the musicians gathered In another for them- 
selves. Economy of space precludes more ex- 
tended mention, but here Is the complete 
show as It ran : Will Van Allen, fair ; Chas. 
King, "ill songs" ; Jesse Droughton and Den- 
nis Crcedon, pleased ; Cameron and Gaylord, 
hit; Foster and Foster, excellent; Kara, great; 
La Petite Mlgnon, fine; Garcia, clever; Will 
Dillon, big ; Metzetti Troupe, great ; Jack 
Ark. expert; Count De Beaufort, curiosity; 
Kennedy and Rooney, hit; Lee Kohlmer, fe- 
male impersonator, ordered out of show after 
Monday ; Zlgeuner Quartet, great ; Joe Welsh, 
great ; Mason and Dart, great ; Bliss Duo, 
'clever dancers ; Austin Bros., excellent. 

WALT. 

MAJKSTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit ).— The matinee audience w;is 
reported to have been up to the usual stand- 
ard; at night capacity business, nave in 
boxes and loges, testified to the strength of 
the bill. At 7 :.'M) Slegle and Mathers were 
concluding their offering with double banjo 
playing. Suren having opened the show with 
I'gerdcmaine. In third position Apdale's Ani- 
mals illustrated Just how entertaining an ani- 
mal act can be made by a trainer of ability. 
There are all sorts of animals, mixing In 
trick which amaze and amuse, and In every 
respect the number proved to be the best of 
iis class seen In Chicago in months. With a 
manner of putting over a song which is In- 
dividual with Klsp' Kay, she carried her pretty 
number to success, .loo Miller and Sam Wes- 
ton contributing mmiic harmony and a lot of 
good dancing. George Felix and the Barry Sis- 
ter-- were an early riot, the big noise being 
stirred up by Felix. His encore "bit" with 
the rug under the olio drop |s about the fun- 
niest pie.-e of originality that has been shown 
here The little Harrys bid fair to become as 
( 'ever a . their big sister. Lucy Monroe, the 
girl with the beautiful ryes, mobile face and 
expressive mouth In Harry Tlghc's act. Is 
fifty per cent, of the Inning: nevertheless 
when it came time for a bow the man took It 
alone. "An Kpls >dc of Thursday Night" is a 
classy affair and Tlghe scored personally as 
the dapper chap, but Mis* Monroe Is right 
there also, and here's credit to her. Bowers, 
Walters and Crooker were welcomed bark to 
vaudeville with a gusto, their ncrobatios and 
"<utting up" coring a noisy hit. Doc White 
(New Acts). Clayton White, Marie Stuart and 
Co., in "Cherle," scored the laughing hit of 
the night; from "she's a queen" to "your hat" 



White scored and Miss Stuart seconded, the 
total being the pleasantest half hour these 
audiences have spent with a "sketch" pair In 
eight months. Next to closing was an easy 
spot for Nellie Nichols. In style, dress, songs 
and impersonation she radiated class and made 
a bigger hit than any single woman recently 
on the Majestic's bill. Closing a long and 
splendid offering "Tales from Hoffman" was 
just the right Idea. The beauties of its score 
were safe with Helena Frederick, who dis- 
played her entrancing lyric tones to the edi- 
fication of nn audience which fairly drank In 
the delights which their opportunity afforded. 
With capable assistance from excellent sup- 
port, Miss Frederick added the cap-sheave of 
artistic achievement to a bill which will stand 
as a model of excellence In vaudeville booking 
and arrangement. WALT. 

STAB (Tom Carmody, mgr. ; agent. W. V. 
A.).— Those living out Milwaukee Avenue way 
had the good fortune this week to see one of 
the best bills the Star has carried In some 
time. And out Milwaukee Avenue way only a 
small percentage of the residents are aware of 
the existence of any theatre In town besides 
the Star, possibly excepting Schlndler's, a few 
blocks eist. They like comedy, the rough- 
house brand preferred, but comedy It must 
be and this week the man behind the book 
prescribed an adults dose. The opening spot 
fell to the Mullinl Sisters, a standard musical 
offering, well put over by two exceptionally 
clever and neat-appearing girls. Proper fa- 
cilities afforded the Mullinl Slaters au oppor- 
tunity to make a better showing than when 
reviewed at the Trevett a few weeks ago. Al- 
though the procession hadn't quite settled, 
enough were seated to put the stamp of ap- 
proval on the sisters. Ernie Ix)os, ably as- 
sisted by one of Billy Thompson's best little 
warblers who sang from a stage box, "plug- 
ged" two of Bemlck's latest with slides, feat- 
uring "Winter," a corking good song. The 
Langdons turned out to be one of the laugh- 
ing hits with their novelty. "A Night on the 
Boulevard." "Carrie" might be dropped from 
the opening medley, but aside from this the 
offering Is up to the minute. The pair fin- 
ished to a house full of applauders. Two other 
laughing hits were Touhcy and Touhey and 
George B. Fteno and Co. The Touhey turn la 
one of those rare treats In Irish seldom seen 
In vaudeville. Mr. Touhey knows the old- 
fashioned Irish character as only an Irishman 
can. There Is no buffoonery to his work, Just 
a glimpse of the real "Tad" with the pipes 
thrown In for good measure at the finish, not 
to mention a little reel by his partner that 
fills out the picture. Reno nnd his company 
simply "cleaned up." The laughs started at 
the curtain and continued throughout to the 
finish. CofTman and Carroll, working In black- 
face, about passed. It's fashionable nowadays 
to pull a burlesque "mellow-drama" when 
good material Is shy. CofTman and Carroll are 
fashionable. A little good talk would fit In 
well, for the woman can sing and her part- 
ner Is a corking good dancer. Dainty Josle 
Mclntyre came on next to last and found It an 
easy matter to convince, she had the goods. 
Dainty Josle has an abundance of personality 
and Injects a little life Into her work. This, 
together with a nifty routine and a niftier ap- 
pearance, sends her right up with the top- 
notch singles. The Carroll-Gillette Troupe of 
acrobats closed with some classy trlckB that 
provoked frequent outburts of applause. Tho 
tumbling by the understander, who Imper- 
sonated a female about as well as an acrobat 
would be expected to, |s well worthy of men- 
tion. WYNN. 



TRKVKTT (S. W. Qulnn. mgr.; agent. W. 
V. M A.). It's tough to lay out a good-look- 
ing show on paper, send It to the Trevett, pro- 
nounce it great, then go out nnd look on while 
the South Slders upset all calculations by 
handing the "free/or" to everything on the 
bill excepting the ten-minute Intermission. 
Nevertheless it's a weekly occurrence here. 
Monday arternoon was an off session, for Rich 
nrd Copley's orchestra managed to add n 
round of blue notes to each singing act. Adair 
and Dahn opened with a tight wire specialty, 
scoring easily. The prearranged fall mar the 
finish Is about the best corn* dy hit c»<r of- 
fered by a wire net and Is sure of n laugh. 
The man Is an excellent whe walker arid ca- 
pable of pulling the act through anywhere. 
Adalr and llnnney occupied spot "No. 2" with 
a rather drawn-out singing and talking affair. 
I erhaps under more favorable ejn urnsf atices 
they would look better. Moth make an ex- 
cellent appearance arid excepting f |,,, buries 
(pie hit, have a gaod routine Th,. Hrl looked 
as though she would have |i|<. ( | u, I. jr.. the 
orchestra leader at time*, |,,,t f|-i| h<d with 
out tryiriL'. Pi-p <• and !:■ ivn. with Hnir 
singing turn, were nn too ea-|v to g, i in their 
usual amount of good work. !,,if th," f ( . w pres- 
ent showed apnre. j.itjfin !■;• ,i wave of ap- 
plause. Her" is one <f ■ ,■;.;. ■vil|e , s best 



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WHO IS THE BOY COMEDIAN 

That is the most copied singer and dancor in vaudeville? 
That has made all his imitators look cheap? 
That has been playing U. B. O. Time three consecutive years? 
That has been engaged to star in a coming Broadway production? 
That has climbed to the top via his original ideas, personality and 
wonderful abllity^the restricted use of his own material? 

DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE 



The Scenes." and could handle the comedy 
department of any bill. Violini and his violin 
opened the second section and went well. Vio- 
lini could change his routine to advantage by 
closing with the "rag." Torcat and Flor 
D'AUza, with their troupe of trained roosters, 
Just seemed to fit In right. The Frenchman's 
broken English for comedy couldn't be better- 
ed, and for this reason the turn Is funny as 
well as Interesting. The birds have been well 
trained and the act Is right up with the best 
of "dumb" turns. Rose Kavelle ofTered a few 
of Remlcks, assisted by a man who helped 
her from a box. Emll Subers, next to closing, 
bad things his own way and managed to force 
a laugh whenever things slowed up. Subers 
Is generally sure of his share of applause. 
The Piccolo Midgets closed with their acro- 
batic turn. WYNN. 



FRANKLIN (Earl J. Cox, agent).— Tommy 
Carroll; La Call and Oarnett; DeVere and 
Rotb; Joe Bannister and Co. 

FOLLY (John Fennesey, mgr\)— Miner's 
"Jardln de Paris Girls" provide a show which 
in every particular is a vast Improvement 
over most of the burlesque offerings denizens 
of the Folly have witnessed In the past several 
weeks. It has an advantage in comedy, rough 
and tumble though It be, its principals are 
more evenly clever and Its chorus more active 
than In most -preceding casea It is really 
the best singing show of the season; and as 
the frame up is replete with vocal opportuni- 
ties Mr. Miner has been wise in his genera- 
tion in choosing principals and chorus whose 
first qualification Is an ability to lift up their 
lungs forcefully and harmoniously. While the 
comedy methods are clean, when judged by 
standards the Miners have held to In past 
seasons, there 1b quite some business and dia- 
log and song dose to the edge. Abe Leavitt, 
as principal comedian, has close runners-up In 
Stanton and Stewart, Englishmen with Ameri- 
canized Ideas of humor; Qasper Giles and 
Charles Campbell. The other male principals, 
Einll Selz. Horace Bailey and Ralph Rlckus, 
are likewise actively on the comedy Job and 
the men, taken as a bunch, elicit a whole lot 
of fun, ranging from great to fair. Particu- 
larly good effects are produced by the men 
during the "Barbers Shop Chord" number. 
Again the males have practically to themselves 
two-quarters of an hour in which a burlesque 
baseball game of rare humor is negotiated, 
and again in a truly funny acting cartoon of 
a tough boxing bout. For these three inci- 
dents they are entitled to absolution for al- 
most any offense against good taste otherwise 
committed ; they built up the laughter value 
of the show to a height no other group of 
men, working practically alone, have attained 
this season. Helen Davis led the "Barber 
Shop" medley and contributed her full share 
to the reaM'les* activities by fast stepping and 
animation, while the chorus girls Intermixed 
and sang with contributing credit. Pretty 
numbers wore many, particularly the first act 
finale, led by Ruby Harris; and "Oriental," 
right at the close, with Marlon Campbell in 
front, and an Indian ensemble, also led by 
Miss Harris. The costuming runs between 
fair and good, never elaborate nor remarkably 
expensive. But the effect-* wen- pleasing and 
the women principals, the Misses Harris, 
Campbell, Davis. Aldah. Chrystie, Augusta 
Phelps and Helen Lawton, all changed fre- 
quently enough to keep pace with the general 
scheme of color and clothes. At some time 
practically every woman In the show got into 
tights, and as the chorus covering* run to 
briefness of full skin-fits Follyltes got what 



they came out to see. A novelty foe first- 
part finales brought Miss Davis out on roller 
skates to clog a bit, and wind up with an 
extra dash the early proceedings. This clever 
little stepper was the dancing feature and in 
the olio, in a "sister" turn better than the 
average, which had Miss Harris as the other 
half, Miss Davis put across an inning of fast 
and skillfully rounded stepping which de- 
serves special credit. The olio features had 
for a beginning three songs by Augusta Phelps 
which just barely passed; her style of work- 
ing being all out of accord with the require- 
ments of burlesque audiences. She has a fair 
voice but her "delsart" is poorly managed 
and entirely Ineffective. The real feature of 
the performance turned up In the "Minstrel 
Maids," second number in the specialty list 
and Just preceding recess. The setting was 

firetty, the costuming fine and the mlntrelsy 
dea entertainingly carried out. An oppor- 
tunity to make the effect more impressive has 
been lost In making the terrace too narrow in 
Us upper steps; the girls are crowded too 
closely together, and would present a more im- 
pressive show if they had more room to spread 
out and fill the framing of the stage picture 
they present. The individual class of the per- 
formance turned up la pnys.cal culture dis- 
plays by Cora Livingston and wrestling poses 
and holds demonstrated by Miss Livingston and 
an assistant. The plush drop of the minstrel 
Inning was called in to give tone to the cabinet 
act and a couple of prettily dressed girls, op- 
erating It, fulfilled the best traditions of show- 
manship. Campbell, Gles, Selz and Stewart, 
styling themselves the Broadway "Comedy" 
Quartet, spoiled what might have been a good 
act by the introduction, just as nine out of ten 
quartets do, of a lot of senseless "comedy" 
drivel. The boys can sing, but they don't 
"comic" much; especially as the same sort 
of rough-housing runs largely through other 
sections of the show. Abe Leavitt and Marlon 
Campbell came across with a really bright 
and snappy song and talk Interlude, partly 
borrowed and partly home-made, but always 
skilfully advanced, as the closing factor In 
the olio. WALT. 



STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe,- mgr )— 
Charley Robinson's "Cruso Girls" were up 
against a combination of circumstances Sun- 
day night which militated against an entirely 
favorable impression of the performance. In 
the first place there have been a succession of 
four remarkably fine burlesque shows Immedi- 
ately preceding them and after the first part 
had ended reasons for unfavorable compari- 
sons multiplied. Let it be said at the outset 
that In the Item of costuming the show Is 
perhaps the best equipped organization seen 
at this theatre since the season began. In 
the matter of expense, novelty of design, rich- 
ness of color and beauty In effects the ward- 
robe is a succession of optical delights The 
first part Is witty in book If not overly un- 
common In construction; the action Is fast and 
the laughs are obtained by legitimate means 
Robinson and Matt Woodward have collab- 
orated with excellent result and Robinson, in- 
dividually, stands out like a cameo among 
tramp comedians. Turning to the olio, which 
opened after intermission, it Is not, even with 
the addition of Harry Watson and the Watson 
Hutchins and Edwards title. In line with spe- 




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HEALY PETRIE HANNON JOHN80N 

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With Rice & Cady's "Beauty Trust" 



clalty features which have been shown here 
for the past month or more. Joe Allen and 
George Clark opened with a musical turn fash- 
ioned along old school lines and executed In 



swapped for many laughs. Lew Palmer 
brought nothing new Into his Juggling turn 
and did not come clean with any single rou- 
tine, he miBsed so often that It was distress- 
ing. "Schmultz's Night Out" had Harry 
Watson's sure-fire comedy to sustain and Ada 
Abbot's cleverness, both as an actress and 
specialist, to embellish It. Nevertheless it was 
an ill advised selection for a strengthening 
feature, as the interlude amounted to little 
more than a burlesque bit enlarged upon for 
vaudeville purposes. The "turkey carving," 
the theme of the sketch, and the ordering of 
an extravagant meal at the expense of the 
"come on" are so familiar in Burlesque that 
the scene smacked strongly of a regular Inci- 
dent In the program. Direct conflict with a 
"meal ordering" Incident in the afterpiece 
took away the entire effect of a scene at the 
table which Robinson had with Miss Emerson. 
Watson personally scored his accustomed hit, 
using his accustomed methods; proceedings 
were stopped until he returned to bow after 
four Introductions had been played for Ida 
Emerson and Harry Hills. The singing and 
talking contributed by these regulars were not 
equal to the occasion and they retired grace- 
fully in favor of the burlesque, without being 
recalled. While the burlesque itself does not 
equal Robinson and Woodward's first part 
book it was early discerned that something 
more than material was wrong with affairs. 
Robinson played a "Jew" in practically the 
same make-up and manner which had served 
him for a tramp; his dialect was the principal 
distinction, and at tlme9 he even fell away 
from that. He worked to vastly more laughter 
in the early scene; but found the task of one 
man entertainment too exacting. He is a good 
comedian and as hard a worker as any man 
In burlesque; but was practically "up against" 
himself in the burlesque and found himself 
hard to follow. The numbers, which had pre- 
viously gone splendidly, began to pass away 
as soon as they had begun in the last half; the 
standard of beautiful costuming, the activity 
of the girls and the efforts of the leaders not- 
withstanding. Here again the effect Is di- 
rectly traceable to the same cause as the 
downfall of the comedy— too much expected of 
one person. Of the total numbers in the show 
Ida Emerson has two by herself and one each 
with Robinson and Hills; during the rest of 
the time May Belle Is the only girl to the 
fore. Dashing, petite and sincere she certain- 
ly is, but It is hard to believe that there Is 
any one woman In burlesque who could lead 
five numbers all by herself and not become too 
frequently on the Job. In Ihe opener she 
received Just as much encouragement from 
the audience as 90 per cent, of her confreres 
ever do; but for her two numbers In the bur- 
lesque there was scant appreciation shown. 
It was regrettable that the girls were not 
returned oftener, for their last half costum- 
ing was, if posible, more attractive than in the 
opener. Miss Emerson wore beautiful gowns 
beautifully, but did not seem to be In her 
usual good voice. But she nevertheless, with 
Robinson, planted "Yum Yum Tree" In new 
soil and decked It with fresh foliage, the pair 
easily cleaning up the hit of the show. The 
"rubber neck wagon" finale was a novelty and 
scored its merited success; the special effort 
at costuming being shown even here when 
nifty bonnets were supplied for the traveling 
girls wltfj cravenette coats. Another sightly 
feature was Introduced In the "disrobing" girls 
back of May Belle In the burlesque Well 
equipped scenlcally, provided with good books 
pretty girls, costuming which Is In every re- 



as a real show should be, it is a matter of 
regret that Robinson has not taken on at least 
one subaltern for himself and a girl of the 
class and style of Miss Bell to divide with 
her, competently, the responsibility of carry- 
ing the beautiful numbers to the success they 
deserve and to which she contributes in so far 
as any one girl could. WALT. 

The Casino, formerly Sid Euson's Theatre, 
was opened Thanksgiving afternoon for "three 
a day" 10-20 vaudeville. Hurtlg & Seamon 
have the lease of the house, and Maurice 
Schlessiuger Is managing It. The theatre has 
been greatly improved, and presents a vastly 
changed appearance from its burlesque days. 
Without opening the gallery, which has not 
yet been used, there Is a capacity of 1,100. 
Six acts are booked for the W. V. A. by Chas. 
Crowl, who Is the Gus Sun representative in 
the Association;- but Mr. Crowl declares that 
"Sun Time" will not have any bearing on 
the Casino clockB. There Is a four-piece or- 
chestra and shows play a full week. Thus 
far, with Thanksgiving and Sunday included, 
business has been excellent, but it will take a 
couple of weeks to prove that "pop" vaude- 
ville can draw in the vicinity of which the 
Casino Is the center. 



Juanlta, a pretty girl who "leaps the gap" 
on a bicycle, made a bad landing during her 
performance at the First Regiment Armory 
Thanksgiving Eve and as a result is at the 
Hotel Grant suffering from three fractures of 
her foreleg. 

Irving Cooper came In from New York in 
time to see the "22 Act" start at the Music 
Hall. Murray Feil was also here for the big 
event. Coopers chief mission in Chicago is 
to book the several acts which he represents, 
and he made a flying start with the mauagers 
who book through Jim Matthews 



>, T „h ^ al i ,g ev £ nt . of Chicago's year Is at 
hand— the Live Sttck Show is on at the 
Stock Yards. Theatres enjoy their biggest 
week because of the thousands attracted from 
ull over the central West. 

M ' T A he D T t mpta . t, ^ n _'." a D la r written by Mrs. 
MA. Rolfe, of Chicago, will be given a spe- 
cial performance next Sunday night at the 
L«yric. 



Osculation week at the Crown and Bijou; 
The Soul Kiss" and "Sapho," respectively. 

Guy Bates Post Is on at McVlcker's for two 
weeks of "The Nigger." 

"The Commuters." with Edna Aug a salient 

J r t h ° n S! 1( ' 8 nt P £ wers - " The Spendthrift." 
at the Chicago; "The Deep Purple," at the 
Princess ; "The City," at the Grand, and 

X?« " u E1 i 0t .V at r\ Lyr,c - constitutes the 
oeal distribution of the more or less heavy 
drammer." The grand opera season 

progresses at the Auditorium. season 

wr C J!?«n t0n -| Wh K ,te ' , f °. r W . h ° m tDe P ,eC0 ™ 

written, will be closing his week at the Ma- 
jestic when "Get Rich Quick Walllngford" 

Sunday ni a ht eXPeCt6d rU ° St the 01ym P ,c next 



When answering advertitentenf kindly mention YAM1MTT. 



Vaudeville at the Savoy Cafe Is now 
booked by Eddie Shayne. His first specimen 
«i.? nt oT t f ,nmei U ,ncIuded Edith Haney, Ben- 
S-hJL S I 8ter8 / Co i; a Thomas, Nettle Fields, 
Three American Comlques. and Stewart, Ray- 
mond and Baker. Marcel Prodon, who for- 
merly superintended the Saratoga Cafe. Is 
manager of the Savoy. 



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THIS WEEK 

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NEW YORK 



WARNING 

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Will Dillon, 

Care William Morns' Office. NEW YORK 



Blake's monkey, "Happy Houllgan," died 
in Detroit last week as a result of lnqulsi- 
tlveneas. He saw the stage hands handling a 
mixture which contained prussic acid, and 
when they set the can containing It on the 
floor Mr. Monkey delved in and ate his fill 
before he could be molested. 



Edward Shayne booked Paul's Juggling 
Girls and the McGlnnls Bros., who opened for 
the rest of the season with Jack Singer's 
"Serenaders." Shayne has also placed Arthur 
Dunn and Lulu Glazer for the first half of 
next week at the Kedzle. here ; and Earl 
Flynn and Nettie McLaughlin for "The Beh- 
man Show," opening In Detroit. 

Last Monday Robert T. Haines replaced 
Edmund Breese in "The Aviator" at the Chi- 
cago Opera House, and Chrlstene Norman's 
part in "The Aviator," at the Olympic, was 
taken by Edna Baker. 

"Marriage a la Carte," a musical comedy 
intended to exploit Emmy Wehlen, a Viennese 
beauty, will be produced by Geo. C. Tyler at 
the Grand when "The City" wends Its way. 



M. J. Karger, who formerly managed a 
Des Moines vaudeville theatre, Is the manager 
of the Oak, a newly-built "10-20," on the 
northwest side, which opened Thanksgiving 
Day with Morris' bookings. 

The Vanls, an act made up from a com- 
bination of the Nevarros and Borranls, four 
people formerly circus performers, has been 
booked for forty weeks of Orpheum time by 
Martin Beck. The act was touted by Dave 
Beechler when it was produced in Evansville 
some weeks ago. 

Secretaries for the various fair associations 
in the Middle West met at the La Salle 
Hotel last Monday and arranged a schedule of 
non-conflicting dates for next year. 

APOLLO (Robert Levy, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— "The Eagle and the Girl," Nick 
Santaro and Co., Rusticana Trio, De Cotret 
and Rego, Iolene Sisters. 

ARCHER (Henry Schoensteadt, mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— "The Benediction," Van 
Kathoven Four, George Pork Chops Evers, 
Prentice Troupe, Joe Murphy and his Ken- 
tucky Belles. 

CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Jimmy Callahan, Fiske and 
McDonough, Harry and Kate Jackson, Al 
Weston and Irene Young, W. J. Langer. 

WILSON AV. (Jones, Linlck ft Schaefer, 
mgrs. ; agent, F. Q. Doyle).— Borsine Troupe, 
Harry D eaves and Co., Fitzgerald and Odell, 
Dorathy Lamb and Co., Little Lord Roberts. 

WILLARD (Jones, Linlck ft Schaefer, mgrs.; 
agent. Frank Q. Doyle).— Blakes Comedy Cir- 
cus, Willard's Temple of Music, Francell and 
Lewis, McKlnnon and Schoaff, Hlnes Kimball 
Troupe. 

LYCEUM (Fred Linlck, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Lorrettas Models. Wllmott Sisters 
and Grahme. Paul Wagner, Kramer and Wil- 
lard. 

GARFIELD (Robert Wassmann, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— "Joe's Vacation" Co.. Three 
Kelcey Sisters, Eddie Gilmore, Barr and 
Evans. 

VIRGINIA (J. V. Rltchey, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Slg Valenos Band, Ruf and 
Cuslck, Ethel McDonald, Wilson and Wash- 
burne, Roy Mapes. 



PREMIER (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Crowell and Gardner, Ruth 
French, Williams and Gould, Lee Williams, 
Hazel Lynch, Jerome and Lewis, George Bram- 
well, LeKoy and Loftus. 

BIJOU DREAM (Sigmund Faller, mgr.; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Black and Tan, Dan 
E. Diehl, Morton and Kahn, Julia Hanson, 
Zeno and Zoa, Jack Bell, Emerson ft Vanhorn. 

GEM (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Howard and Russell, The Ammans, 
Charlotte Duncan, Roberts and Brooks, Clark 
Duncan, Jim Myre. 

FOREST PARK (C. E. Barnard, mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— The Claris, Bates and An- 
derson, George L. Kosure, The Mlllmans. 

ESSEX (Bilharz ft Lewis, mgrs.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Cumby and Wilson, Casad 
and DeVerne, Crofft and Myrtle. 

LYDA (Geo. Hines, mgr.; agent, W. V. M. 
A.).— Mareeno, Navarro and Mareeno. Geo. 
and Winnie Heunings, Maurice Burkhardt, 
Mintz and Palmer, Pope and Uno, Four Keens, 
Bouton and Tllson, Al Lawrence, Sam Bar- 
rington, Marion Twins, Wold and Zadello. 

ARCH (Geo. L. Brown, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Dwyer and Dwyer, Blanche Irwin, 
Sawyer and Dellna, Meredith and Dog, Anita 
Link, Frank and True Rice, Monahan and 
Monahan. 

ACADEMY (Frank Raymond, mgr.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Sallna's Lions, Espy Trio, Les- 
lies Burns, Vance Bros., Llppman and Lewis, 
Three Graces, Edith Temple. 

CASINO (Schlessenger Bros., mgrs.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Ona. Closby and Kinkie. Stew- 
art and Earl. Bond and Morse, Florence 
Troupe, Eva Fay. 

COLUMBIA (Leon Grieves, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— Anita Llnx, Ezcella and Franks, 
Petram's circus, J V. Gibson, Three Dlerlcks 
Bros., Dwyer an1 Dwyer, Llndy Lee. 

ASHLAND (C. '; Weldner, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— P uicn and Tllson, Sam Barrln- 
ton. Simon, K >n and Adams, Wolf and Za- 
dello (first half;. 

SCHINDLER'S (L. Schlndler, mgr.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Ward and Weber, Williams, 
Thompson and Co.. "Marguerita at Ellis 
Island," Braham's Phantographs (first half). 

PLAZA (Fred Hartman, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Rex Circus, Oracle Emmett and Co., 
Four Regals, Kate Weston, Paul Klelst (first 
half). 

SOUTH CHICAGO (Harry Wilson, mgr.; 
agent, W. V. M. A.).— Will J. OHearne and 
Co., Allen and Cormlere, Hampton and Bas- 
sett, Chas. Conway, the Lelands (first half). 

KEDZIE (W. M. Malcolm, mgr.; agent. W. 
V. M. A.).— Mayme Remington and Picks, Del- 
more and Lee, Leroy and Clayton, The Mar- 
riott Twins, Olive Briscoe (first half). 

GRAND (Geo. LeVee, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Four Keens, "Fire Eater," Coy De 
Trlckey, Welch and Beckman, The Bramlnos. 

JULIAN (J. G. Conderman, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris).— Joe Choynski and Co, fea- 
ture, the ex-pugilist now showing himself as 
an actor for the first time In Chicago vaude- 
ville; Isbkawa Japs, Virginia Grant, Barclay 
and Morris, and Coleman. 

LINDEN (C. M Hatch, mgr.; agent, Wil- 
liam Morris).— Bert Earl; Burton and Shea; 
Matthews and Matthews; Julian and Dyer; 
Busse's Dogs; Kingston and Thomas; Glen- 
dower and Mannlon; Pearl and Pearl; Carletta. 
and Lawrence Harvey. 

CLARK (Joe Grain, mgr.; agent, William 
Morris).— Gardner and Stoddard; Caesar Rivoll; 
Morris and Kremer, Carletta; Kronemann 
Bros.; Burton and Shea; Walter James; Dar- 
win, Karr and Co. 

THIRTY-FIRST STREET (Ed Lang, agent). 
—The Obermans; Costello and Le Croix; Har- 
old Yates: Ruth Garnold, Knight, Ransom and 
Co.; the Kinsners; Weston's Japs, and John- 
son's Dogs. 

HAMLIN AVE. (Paul Goudron. agent).— 
Anna Eva Fay; Diamond Comedy Four; Em- 
met and Devolx; Geo. W. Day; Cordua and 
Maude; Haverly and Well; others. 

OAK (M. J. Karger, mgr.; agent, Wm. Mor- 
ris).— Onetta; Pearl and Pearl; Adelaide Kelne 
and Co.; Walter James; La Velio and Grant; 
Clayton and Drew's Players; Nell McKinlry; 
Morris and Kremer; Julian and Dyer. 



SAN FRANCISCO 

By LESTER FOUNTAIN. 

VARIETY Office. 90S Market St. 
(By Wire.) 
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— A very fair layout nt the Orpheum 
this week. Andree'a "Studies in Porcelain" 
opened,' doing little. Callahan and St. George 
were thoroughly enjoyed. Temple Quartet 
parsed through. William Farnum and Co. 
field interest, scoring through clever acting. 
Meredith Sisters secured big results. Scenic 
and costume changes do much for the act. Six 
Musical Cutts landed quickly, although encore 
spol'ed what would have been a big applause 
finish. Radle Furman was In an exceptionally 
tough spot. Found favor immediately and 
scored big. The Duffin-Redcay Troupe, effect- 
ive closing number. 



NATIONAL (Sid Grauman. mgr.). -Mediocre 
bill at the National. Gurcinettl Bros., gym- 
nasts, well received. Mc.N'amee started well, 
but turned over at the finish. John Dillon 
landed nicely. Needs a stronger finish. Min- 
strel Four liberally appreciated. Should cut 
the talk considerable. Galgano, harpist, fair. 
Chas. Waynn and Co. started nicely, but the 
act began to drag toward the finish. Flo Ad- 
ier, with two "kids" in the audience, pulled 
out a big applause hit. Johnson, Davenport 
and Lodella closed the show. 

CHUTES (Ed. Levey, mgr.; agent, Pan- 
tages direct).— Good program. Giudo Glldlni 
well received. Hamilton Bros., strong laugh 
winners. Roberts and Roberts well received. 
Bigelow's Merry Youngsters landed solid. Finn 
and Gord hard effective workers. Edward 
Emery and Co., finished weuk. Buford Ben- 
nett scored substantially. Baader l^avelle 
Trio, good comedian, great asset to the act. 

WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.).— De Witt 
Young and Sister well rewarded. Cox and 
Farley, with a poor finish that takes away 
from the opening. Joseph Ketler and Co. 
pleased. T. Nelson Downs hurts his specialty 
by doing too much. Orletta and Taylor well 
received. Scott and Wilson started great and 
finished fine. 



GARRICK (Sam Loverlch, mgr. ; musical 
comedy).— Max Dill Co. 

ALCAZAR (Belasco ft Mayer, mgrs.; 
Stock).— "The Dollar Mark." 



Eugene Case, a former usher at the Chutes, 
was sentenced to ninety days in the county 
Jail, 21, on a charge of disturbing the peace. 
Case, together with a companion, was ar- 
rested for showing obscene pictures to a couple 
of young girls. 

The American, with burlesque afterpieces 
and pick-up acts, is playing to good business. 
Business at the Wigwam has been falling off 
for some time. Manager Harris Is consider- 
ing eliminating "booking night." 



The Betyette Trio open on the Orpheum 
Circuit at Ogden Dec. 4. The "Blue Mouse," 
which opened Vi at the Princess to $1,400 on 
the day, took a drop Monday night to $200. 
Legitimate attractions have of late been doing 
a very light business. 



COLUMBIA (Gottlob ft Marx. mgr. ; direc- 
tion K. ft E.).— Lillian Russell, "In Search 
for a Sinner." 

SAVOY (F. W. Busey. mgr.; direction John 
Corn.— "The Kissing Girl." 

PRINCESS (Sam Loverlch, mgr. ; direction 
John Cort).— "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage 
Patch." 



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KEITH'S (Harry E. Gustin, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.).— Lots of laughs this week. Fannie 
Ward got laughs; Onalp, liked; Harry Will- 
iams and Jean Schwartz, repeated encores; 
Harry Tsuada, equilibrist, too good to open, 
pleased; Musical Johnsons, well liked; "Koun- 
try Kids," passable, needs rehearsing; Jolly 
and Wild Co., very pleasing; Camllle Trio, 
good; pictures. 

ORPHEUM (L. M Boas, mgr..; agent. Loew). 
—Maude Delora; Doralnne Sisters; Elden Clif- 
ton ft Co.; W. A. Porter; Deltorelll ft Gllssan- 
do; Walters ft Frank; Spolgel & Dunn; The 
Four La Gardes; Alfreda ft Pearl; Gene Ryan; 
The Plollls; Herbert Brooks; Gilmore ft Castle; 
The Operator; Dora Pcllctier; Fox ft Foxey 
Circus; pictures. 

HOWARD (Jay Hunt, mgr.; agent, Ed. 
Kelley).— "Moulin Rouge." House Hill, Det- 
marr Troupe; Tenakas; Annie Morris; Reed 
& Smith; Epps ft Loretta; Kola Bros.; pic- 
tures. 

BOWDOIN SQUARE (J. E Commerford. 
mgr.; agent, National).— McCauley ft Donnelly; 
Christys; Ford Sisters; Ginger Girls; Larry 
Stafford; Billy Slack; Steele Company; Carr ft 
Archer; Virginia Huber; Corbett ft Forrester; 
Saronsky; pictures. 

CASINO (Charles Waldron, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "Vanity Fair." 

GAIETY (Geo. Batcheller, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "Big Show." 

COLUMBIA (Harry Farren, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "The Wise Guy." 

HUB (Joe Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). 
—The McCallams; Frederick ft "Don"; Benos; 
Coplan ft Llse; Crawford ft Patterson; pictures. 

PALACE (I. M. Mosher, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— Bessie Overton & Co.; Bovals; Cur- 
tln ft Wilson; Hanson ft Drew; Musical Fests; 
Butler ft Lamar; Edna Cheers; Four Sulll- 
vane; Henderson; Lillian Burdcll; Musical Del 
Warnos; Harry Mantell; Gardner; West & 
Sunshine; pictures. 

BRACON (Jacob Lourle. mgr.; arent. Na- 
tional).— Throe Delmars; Saronskl; Coleman ft 
Murton: The Marshalls; Hardon ft Wrlghtman ; 



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PASTIME (Mr. Murphy, mgr. ; agent, Na- 
tional).— William Baura; Melville & O'Nell; 
Dubois; Iva Donnette; pictures. 

OLYMPIA— SOUTH BOSTON (Frank Wood- 
ward, mgr.; agent. National).— Billy Fay; Ray 
Carr; Count La Ousta; pictures. 

SUPREME— JAMAICA PLAIN (John Levey, 
mgr.; agent. National).— Ethel Nason; C. E. 
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mgr.; agent, Jeff Davis).— Fox & DeMay; Ed- 
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bury, mgr.; agent, Jeff Davis).— Wesley Nor- 
rls; Virginia Huber; Harry Clinton Sawyer; 
Chas. O'Boyle; pictures. 

POTTER HALL (B. E. Jones, mgr.; agent., 
Jeff Davis).— Eddie Leslie; Phil Morton; pic- 
tures. 

UNIQUE (H. Washburn, mgr.; agent, Jeff 
Davis).— Arthur Pippin; Harry Wilson; Billy 
Seott; pictures. 

OLD SOUTH (Frank L. Browne, mgr.; agent, 
C. B. O.).— Ingalls, Duffield & Ingalls; Thomp- 
son & Carter; Morrl*sey & Shea; Robert Mlllo; 
Alice Melvln; Sheridan; Tommey Coburn; pic- 
tures. 

WASHINGTON (Frank L. Browne, mgr.; 
agent, C. B. O.).— Paul Azard Trio; Raymond 
Moore; Kelley & Boyd; Fox & Blondln; Walter 
Flemmlng; George Schreck; Jim Hennessey; 
Agnes Marsh; pictures. 

GORDON'S-CHELSEA (Gordon Bros., mgrB.; 
agent, Sheedy).— Claude Shandon & Co.; Lat- 
tele Bros.; Duffy Sawtelle; Musical Stoddard; 
Mabelle Carew; Chester Kingston; Moran & 
Moran; Smith O'Brien; Zeb Zarrow Trio; 
pictures. 

Louis M. Boas, manager of Loew's Orpheum. 
has gone away from here. Owing to pressure 
of business at the three Fall River theatres 
under his direction, he has been relieved of the 
management. Victor J. Morris, formerly of 
Loew's Elizabeth (N. J.) Theatre, took charge, 
2S. A. L. I>azarus, assistant manager under 
Mr. Boas, will remain with Mr. Morris. 



The small time house is going to invade the 
summer home of President Taft at Beverly. 
Contracts for t lie construction of the house 
are being drawn and will be ready In a few 
weeks. The plans contemplate a remodeling of 
the Hutman block on Cabot Street, near Frank- 
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sidewalk. If you do. the police "boogyman" 
will catch you and will put you In the coop. 
If you haven't the necessary cash to furnish 
ball for yourself, you will be kept In the 
dungeon all night, no matter If you are 
needed at the theatre. Last week a ehorusman 
playing In the "Chocolate Soldier," "got his" 
because lie forgot. Leonard R. Acker, who 
conies from Halifax, and Is said to own a chain 
of theatres there and to control another bunch 
that reaches Into the States, was arrested Mon- 
day for the violation. He wanted to pay his 
fine on the street to the officer that arrested 
him. Nothing doing. He paid $12 In court. 



The Theatre Comlque, Lynn, will Inaugurate 
a new feature. It will play eight acts each 
week on full time, but divide the work so th.it 
three hIiows a day will be given, with differ- 
ent acts In each show. Fred Mardo does the 
booking. 



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In Boston, despite the fact that a real per- 
formance Is prohibited. If an actor dared to 
put on costume or "wlgglod" a foot— right In 
the lock-up— and the lights would go out. Yet 
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By George M. Young. 

KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr. ; agent, II. 
IF. (). ). There is not a poor act on this week's 
bill, the nine hitting a pretty high average 
with \\\ 11. Thompson and his new sketch 
"The Old Flute Player" (New Acts), standing 
out as the principal feature. Another sketch 
on the bill is "The Little Sunbeam," a cork- 
ing go:>d farce presented by Mrs. Gardner 
Crane nnd Co. This playlet Is replete with 
laugh-wlnning lines and situations. the 
scramble of the portly Mrs. Crane into the 
sleeping berth keeping the house in an up- 
rnad. Mrs. Crane lias excellent support. 
Frank Fogarty made a hit with his Irish 
stories and songs. There are several with a 
little more point to them than is usual at 
Keiths, but Fogarty handles them with Just 
the right flavor and they went over right. Itcs- 
sle Wynn. pretty and Just as dainty In her 
work, wearing some ravlshingly beautiful cos- 
tumes and with one or two new songs, won 
new laurels after a long absence. There was 
plenty of appliusc. a couple of huge bouquets 
and a demand for "Oo-Oo-Oo" for the little 
singer Monday. Chasslno, the shadowgraphlst, 
won strong favor. Chasslno has worked out a 
series of new subjects which he shows through 
(lever inanlpulat -n of fingers and toes, secur- 
ing some remarkable results on the screen. 
Lcs Cadet x I >e (Iisiogiie arc a quartet of 
operatic vocalists with pleasing voices. They 
follow a heavily worked routine of numbers 
which might be freshened up to their benefit. 
"The Monarehs of Melody" repeated the hit 
scored on their last visit. This Is another of 
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Monday, but sent his songs over with good re- 
sults and the trio at the pianos won their 
share of the honors. This Is a good act now 
and ought to improve steadily. L)e Velde and 
Zelda offered a very showy gymnastic and bal- 
ancing act for the opener. It is a nicely 
dressed number and the two work through 
without much stalling, getting a lot out of 
their tricks. The Patty Frank Troupe held 
down the closing position In splendid style. 
The three and four high figures stand out for 
special mention, the entire routine of tricks 
rounding out a very strong acrobatic number. 
The new moving pictures continue to draw 
attention. 

HIJOU (Joseph Dougherty, mgr.; agent, U. 
H. O.).— Seven acts, with pictures at both 
ends and breaking Into the running show 
twice, made up an unusually strong bill this 
week. "The Raven's Nest" was one of the 
featured acts. The presentation consists main- 
ly of James Van Leer and Harry lister, two 
well known comedians, surrounded by a chorus 
of eight lively ponies and four others. The 
act Is an old burlesque piece which has been 
used for years, consisting of two tramps mas- 
querading as females at a girl's seminary. All 
the comedy is supplied by Van Leer and lis- 
ter and It drew plenty of laughter. One or 
two numbers for the girls and a hurrah finish 
helps some. Leslie Marlon has the school- 
marm role and Ed Sprlnler does some step- 
ping In front of the girls. The others are 
Pearl Mak Veil, who does little of import- 
ance except lead the final number, and Dave 
Marshall. In a "cissy" role, who does not be- 
long In the act at all. The piece runs rather 
long. It could be cut almost in half, leaving 
It all for Van Leer and Lester and the girls. 
This Is where the value of the act lies and 
would make It very useful on the small time. 
Wilson and Pearson pulled down the prin- 
cipal hit w"lth a singing nnd talking turn. 
The girl carries a lot of the act through and 
the man gives fine support. The act can play 
any kind of time and make good. Cole and 
Coleman pleased with a comedy musical turn, 



the man getting a big novelty bit with a saw. 
The act looks well. Florence Bayfield did 
nicely with straight singing. Harry Turpin 
and Augusta Behrens offered a sketch of light 
merit, getting some reward for their singing. 
They were followed by the Heidelberg Four, 
which made It a hit hard for the latter, but 
the quartet picked up In favor and scored 
strongly. The "College Boy" number is pretty 
old for an opener. Valveno and Tresk did 
well with a well-handed acrobatic act and, the 
the new moving pictures added their share. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr.; agent, H. 
Bart McHugh).— Bill pleased this week. Lu- 
ken's Lions, the featured act, and proved a 
big number for this house, causing consider- 
able talk. Chick and Chiclets scored with a 
comedy cycling turn, the little fellow being 
used only for one trick near the finish. Ger- 
trude Flske did very nicely with a straight 
singing act, hurt only by a poor song which 
started her slowly. The singer Is attractive, 
has a voice of light, pleasing quality and she 
worked up a strong finish with a boy, who 
peddles peanuts In the audience, stopping to 
pan the singer and afterwards Joins in her 
song. Tojlto Is a dancer, hitting nothing very 
high, principally because the act is all wrang 
in its presentation. Tojlto is not good enough 
in any of the three styles of dancing she at- 
tempts, but might have a chance were the 
act presented along different lines. She works 
hard without securing results. Brown and 
Sheftall, colored, are a couple more of the 
many disciples of Williams and Walker of 
the early days. The two secure their big 
laughts through the facial contortions of the 
comedian, and a dancing finish took them off 
nicely. James Gildca got through nicely with 
some talk and a couple of songs. De Garmo 
won favor with an aerial bar act. showing a 
routine of nicely worked tricks. Sprague and 
Dixon offered some talk and songs, with a fair 
amount of success. Winters, Harris and Proy 
presented a sketch of light merit built around 
material that Is old in burlesque. They man- 
aged to get along fairly well, but will not go 
far with what they have in hand now. Pic- 
tures. 



PALACE (Jules E. Aronson. mgr. ; agent, 
II. Hart McHugh).— The average here was 
very good, nearly all the acts going through 
in good shape. Haublel and Co. In one of the 
familiar school-days acts was given the feat- 
ured place and was well liked, though then- 
were several other acts which won a big share 
of the honor. One of these was Ward and 
Cullen. a clean-cut looking singing and talk- 
ing act. This pair have the act shaped up 
Just right now, working without a piano and 
sending their songs over In good style. The 
girl has the looks and her partner Is a neat 
dresser. Both work their songs up In a catchy 
manner and found ready recognition. The 
Happy Trio put over a hit with their sketch, 
something unusual for sketches on the small 
time. The act goes through principally on the 
clever work of the older of the two men and 
he could help himself by selecting a better 
song for hie start. Gruet and Gruet offered 
the act they used in burlesque and It makes 
a very strong number for small time houses. 
They get plenty of laughs and the music stuff 
is good support. Van Lear and Home did 
fairly well with their magic and got some 
extra laughs through a rooster and duck, tik- 
tng it over the footlights after a gaily plumd 
hat worn by a girl In the first row. The 
scape of the piano player was a narrow one. 
The familiar dancing act of Lester. Laurie and 
Qulnn ; some gymnastics by Carl Zeno and A I 
Wilson, a blackface act, were the others. The 
Flying Russels replaced Toki Klshu and won 
favor with their fast aerial work. Pictures. 

WILLIAM PEN.V (Geo. Metzel, mgr,; agent. 
Flt/.patrlck Agency ) .— Canfleld and Carlton: 
Harry .lolson ; Payne nnd Lemar ; Six Bala- 
schoffs : George Allns and Brother: Belmont 
and S;urgis; Fordo and Martin. Pictures. 

GAYETY (John P. Eckhardt, mgr.).— "Itentz 
Santley." 

CASINO (Ellas and Koenlg, mgrs.).— "Bon 
Tons." 



Hurtlg nnd Seamons "Girls From Happy- 
land" did a great big week's business at tii** 
Casino last week, breaking the night record 
for Thanksgiving evening. 



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mofta: Joyce and Willette ; Tagg and White; 
Etta Louise Blake; J. Wallace Mackey. Pic- 
tures. 

EMPIRE (Stanford ft Western, mars. ; 
agents, Taylor and Kaufman).— Four Whirl- 
winds ; Al White's Four Dancing Bugs ; Dud- 
ley Loraine A Co. ; Oypsina. Second half — 
Mexican Serenaders ; Dreano and Goodwin ; 
J. W. Cooper. Pictures. 

OIRARD (Miller A Kaufman, mgrs. ; agents. 
Taylor and Kaufman).— Herald Square Quar- 
tet ; Dreano and Goodwin ; Mexican Serenad- 
ers ; J. W. Cooper. Second half— Queen Ruby ; 
Payne and Davis. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris ft Ancke, mgrs. ; agents Tay- 
lor and Kaufman).— Burns and Clark; Hughes 
and Cole ; Sam Roberts. Second half— Sher- 
man and Rose ; Chas. Burke. Pictures. 

TWENTY-NINTH STREET PALACE (C H. 
Kellner, mgr. ; agents Taylor and Kaufman). 
—Bernard and Hart ; Payne and Davis ; Chas. 
Burke. Second half— Burns and Clark; Sam 
Roberts ; Hughes and Cole. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Chas. Oesch, mgr. ; agent, H. Bart 
McHugh).— Charles Dooin and James Mc- 
Cool ; The Hartmans ; Gray and Travis ; Le- 
roy and Paul. Pictures. 

GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald, mgr.; 
agent, H. Bart McHugh).— Harry Talyor; 
Three Lively^; Morgan and Chester; Moss and 
Fry. Second half— Perry and Elliott; Ader 
Trio; Jack Atkins; Hilton and Bannon; pic- 
tures. 

AUDITORIUM (W. Herkenrelder. mgr.; 
agent, H. aBrt McHugh).— Lanoire; Barnes 
Minstrels; Greene and Greene. Seconl half- 
Bernard and Hart; Goodwin and Tice Pic- 
tures. 

GLOBE (T. R. Howard, mgr. ; agent, H. 
Bart McHugh).— Keller and Orogan ; Griffiths 
and Hoot ; Grotesque Randolphs ; Fox and 
Ward. Second half— Jimmy Cowper; Two 
Mandys ; Roma. Pictures. 

GERMANTOWN (Walter Stuempflg, mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— Ergottl and The 
Illiputlons ; Nettle Nuce ; Lamont and Mil- 
ham ; Six Oypsle Singers ; Billy Evans. Last 
half— Ergottl and Illiputlons; Elizabeth 
HeroTd ; The Luce 1 era ; Arthur Trenelly ; Mr. 
and Mrs. R. Gilbert. 

JUMBO (R. Hagener, mgr. ; agent, Chas. 
J. Kraus).— First half— The Flying Halleys; 
Elizabeth Herord ; The Lucclers ; The Four 
De Wolfe. Last half— Whirl's Harmonlstlc 
Four; Moon and Phllllppl; Dennis Bros.; The 
Flying Halleys. 

FIFTY-SECOND STREET (Geo. W. Both- 
well, mgr.; agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— First 
half— Whirl's Harmonlstlc Four; Arthur 
Trennelly ; Rosalie Sisters ; Herr HUdebrand 
and Viva De Long. Second half— Nettie Nuce; 
Santelll ; Four De Wolfs ; Billy Evans. 

AURORA (Donnelly A Collins, mgrs.; agent, 
Chas. J. Kraus).— First half— Leroy; Santelll; 
Fern and Mack ; Jolly Lukens. Last half- 
Musical Buskirk ft Co. ; The Five Bohemians ; 
The Two Acorns : Catherine Horter. 

BROAD ST. CASINO (Mr. Jacobs, mgr. ; 
agent. Chas. J. Kraus). — First half— Moon 
and Phllllppl ; Leslie Thurston ; Mr. and Mrs. 
R. Gilbert. Last half— Lamont and Milham ; 
Leroy; Goyt Trio. 

HIPPODROME PALACE (Chas. J. Segal, 
mgr.; agent. Chas. J. Kraus) .—First half- 
Margaret Arnold; Richmond Sisters; Ken- 
nedy and Farley ; Crelghton Sisters. Last 
half— Horr HUdebrand and Viva De Long; 
Legger Trio ; Jolly Lukens. 

PRINCESS (Chas. Segal, mgr. ; agent, 
Chas. J. Kraus).— First half— Musical Bus- 
kirk ft Co. Last half— Leslie Thurston. 

MAJESTIC (Camden, Wm. Valll, mgr. ; 
agents, StHn ft Leonard, Inc.). — Caldwell and 
Pelton ; Oypsina; Burtlno and Primrose; 
Ranzetta ; Lyman and Webb ; Polloff Sisters ; 
Dan Collins. 

CRYSTAL PALACE (D. Bayllnson, mgr. ; 
agents. Stein ft Leonard, Inc.)— Ranzetta; 
Lyman and Webb ; Prof Jas. A. Schweck, 
"Mind Reading Act ;" Raymon Knox ; Missis- 
sippi Trio ; Challls and Challls ; Oypsina ; 
Franklin and Davis, Mason and Lee. 

CRYSTAL PALACE, 7TH ST. (S. Morris, 
mgr.; agents. Stein A Leonard, Inc.). — The 
Two Scotch Marks ; Fields and Lewis Stock 
Company. 

ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander. mgr. ; 
agents, Stein A Leonard, Inc.).— Clark's 
Minstrels; Madam Kora. 

FAIRHILL PALACE (C. Stangel. mgr.; 
agents. Stein A Leonard, Inc.).— Bert and 
Irene Vaughn : BIJou 81sters. 

CHELTON AUDITORIUM (Wilson A Gar- 
diner, mcrs.; agents, Stein A Leonard, Inr.) 
—Andy Johns ; Lew Welford ; Mortimer and 
Qulnn. 

MAJESTIC (Mr. Jermon, mgr. ; agents, 
Stein A Leonard Inc.).— Blondl Robinson 
Duo ; Tom Hllward ; Jean Livingston. 



ATLANTIC CITY 

BY I. B. PULASKI. 

YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn, asst mgr.; 
agent, Ben Harris, through U. B. O.)— Yorke 
and Adams, very good ; Paula Edwardes, 
songs, well liked ; Herbert and Willing, black- 
face, went big ; Jennings, Jewell and Barlowe, 
odd, went big; Frank Le Dent, comedy Jug- 
gler, excellent ; Dorothy Kenton, banjolst, 
neat and clever ; Armlnta and Burke, gym- 
nastics, very clever. 

SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr. ; agent, Louis 
Wesley).— Walton and Vivian, headlined; 
George F. Lauder, Australian ventriloquist, 
hit; Grace De Mar, songs, excellent; Young 
and Warden, Juggling, very clever ; Two 
Dancing Ashers, very good ; Richard Brothers, 
comedy acrobats ; M. P. 

MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young and 
Kennedy Crossman, mgrs.).— M. P. 

STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan and 
W. H. Fenman, mgrs. ).— M. P. 



At the Apollo this week "The Girl of the 
Mountains," a melodrama, held the boards for 
the first two days. On Thursday Jacob Adler, 
the eminent Yiddish actor, and his wife 
headed a strong cast presenting "The Broken 
Hearts," on Friday and Saturday Helen Ware 
appeared in the "Deserters." 

The Criterion, which has been running pic- 
tures since summer has closed. John Chlla, who 
managed the house will manage Walter 
Rosenberg's Theatre in Asbury Park. This 
house is to be open about the first of the 
year. Mr. Rosenberg has a two years' lease 
on the Criterion, it is said, dating from last 
May. So he still has a year and a half more 
to run that house. When It will open or 
what its policy will be haa not been deter- 
mined. 

Leila Cotay, the nifty little dancer Identi- 
fied with many of Jos. Hart's girl acts, was 
here for a few days visiting an old chum 
who was known on the stage as Lillian Fran- 
cis. Two years ago Miss Cotay went abroad 
with Jos. Hart's "Reindeers." When that act 
closed In London she did a single In the 
music halls and proved a success. Several 
months ago she returned to this country and 
was with "Girlies" until that show closed In 
Washington two weeks ago. 

It was announced that providing certain 
conditions were met Atlantic City music lovers 
would have an opportunity to see Mile. Anna 
Pavlowa and M. Mlkail Mordkln, supported by 
the Imperial Russian ballet and orchestra, It 
being planned to present them at the Savoy 
Dec. 16. To obtain the attraction It will be 
necessary for the theatre to guarantee the 
organization at least $4,000. An advance sub- 
scription list has been opened. At this time 
of the year It doesn't seem very probable that 
Atlantic City will support so great on attrac- 
tion. 



ST. LOUIS. 

By FRANK E. ANFENGER. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pheum Circuit).— California Girls; Fred Wat- 
son; Bert Coote ft Co.;- Avon Comedy Four; 
Cressy and Dayne; Josle Heather; Carl Henry 
ft Co. 

PRINCESS (Dan S. Fishell, mgr., agent, 
William Morris).— Grace Hazard; Frank Sheri- 
dan ft Co.; Claude Golden; Broa Lloyd; Flor- 
enz Family; CharleB Kenna; La Belle Nello; 
Goldie Bros. 

COLONIAL (John T. Overton, mgr.).— Car- 
roll ft Lamont; O'Neill Trio; Moody and 
Goodwin; Wurnell and Neleon; Bessie Green- 
wood. 

GAYETY (Frank V. Hawley, mgr.).— "Troc- 
aderos." 

OLYMPIC (P. Short, mgr.).— "Jumping Jupi- 
ter." 



The Elks will give a charity circus at the 
Coliseum 4-10. 



The National Business Show is on at the 
Coliseum this week. 



Paul Dunbar, formerly with the Orpheum, 
Cincinnati has been appointed press agent of 
the Princess here. 



Sam and Harry Koplaa have purchased the 
site of the M. P. show at 2708 North 15th 
Street and will replace the present building 
with a fireproof theatre, capacity 1,500. 

Charles A. Spauldlng, owner of the Olympic 
and Century, Is making his first visit here 
in a number of years and is the guest of Pat 
Short, manager of both theatres. 



DENVER. 

By WILL P. GREEN. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent 
direct).— De Lisle, applause; Ooff Phillips, did 
very well ; Bonlta, attractive ; Evers Wisdom 
Co. in "nascballltis," enthusiastic reception ; 
Fred Singer, held attention ; Howard and 
Howard, hit of bill ; Cycling Amoras, closed 
show satisfactorily. 

PANTAGES— Four Hernys, pleased; Carpos' 
Brothers, took well ; Kunz and Kunz, redeem- 
ed by woman of team ; Lajole Troupe, good 
features act ; Welser and Dean, ordinary ; 
Grenlock and Byrd, on for trial at Pantages' 
Tuesday afternoon, with good results. 

ANN ARBOR, MICH. 

MAJESTIC (Arthur Lane, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.; Monday rehearsal 2).— Sylvan and 
O'Neil, good; Noble and Brooks, pleased; War- 
ren and Blanchard, scored big; Church City 
Four. good. MELTON. 

BEAUMONT, TEX. 

PEOPLE'S (Plttman ft Clemmpns, mgrs.; 
Hodklns, agent; rehearsal Monday 1).— Renal- 
lea, very good; Bessie Babb, pleased; Trask and 



Gladden, good; Tom Kuma, good; Arlington 
and Heston, very good; Reea Trio, good. 

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BIJOU (W. E. Smith, mgr.; agent U. B. 
O.; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 11).— 
Three Huntonblee, very good; Great Sterk. 
pleasing; Shaw and Everets, winner; Thomas 

W. Ray. good. EMPIRE (S. L. Oswald, 

mgr.; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 10.30). 
—Eva Allen, good; Joe Gal lager, nicely; Elec- 
tric Trio, liked; Healy and Barry, hit; Petch- 

ing Bros., big applause. POLI8' (L. D. Gar- 

vey, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 
10).— O'Dell and Kinley, very good; Dillon, 
liked; George Bloomqueat Players, big hit; 
Harry Holman, entertaining; Macart and Brad- 
ford, big applause; Reldy and Currier, splen- 
did; "Our Boys In Blue," big. 

B. GLASNER. 

CAMDEN, N. J. 

BROADWAY (W. B. MacCullum, mgr. ; 
agent, U. B. O. ) .—Gordon and Gordon ; Ab- 
bott-Wortley-Mlnthorne ; George Nagle and 
Co. ; Weston, Fields and Carroll ; Rowena 
Stewart and Gladys Murray ; Conley and 
Mack ; Margaret Ryan In "The Eagle and the 
Girl." Pictures. 



CARLISLE, PA. 

ORPHEUM (P. Magaro, mgr.).— King and 
Strange, hit; "The Lead Pipe Cinch," appre- 
ciated. NIX. 



CINCINNATI, O. 

By HARRY HESS. 

COLUMBIA (H. K. Shockley, mgr. ; agent, 
U. B. O. ; Sunday rehearsal 10.)— Amy Butler, 
great opener ; Oscar Lorraine, phenomenal ; 
Flo Irwin and Sidney Broughton, good ; 
Charles and Henry Rlgoletto, hit of bill ; 
Three Lelghtons, excellent ; La Pla, very 
good; Avery and Hart, excellent ; Carrie De 
Mar, exceptionally big hit; Ferry, fine. 

ORPHEUM (William Morris, mgr. and 
agent; Sunday rehearsal 10.).— Campbell and 
Brady, opened ; Charles King, good ; Mascagnl 
Dancers, fine ; Charles Colby, very good ; 
Great Tallman, scored ; Sisters Burke, very 
good L. Five. Mujlcal MacLarens, very clever ; 
Hilda Sporig, good; Genero and Bailey, ex- 
cellent ; Arthur Dunn and Marie Glazier, 
scored ; McMahon and Chappelle, hit ; Edouard 
Jose and Co., hit ; Dave and Pony Moore, fine ; 
Bennington Bros., excellent. 

EMPRESS (Howard E. Robinson, mgr.; 
Sunday rehearsal 10).— Mile. Silverado, good; 
<*eo. Hayes and Clancy Twins, hit; Soraghan, 
Lennox and Co., fine ; Harrington, Mildred 
and Lester, hit ; Virgil Holmes and Marjorle 
Riley, excellent; 5— Youngman Family, fea- 
tured, clever. 

AMERICAN (E. C. Dustin. mgr.; agent, W 
V. A. and Ous Sun; rehearsal 10).— Bert and 
Emma Spears ; Percy Reed ; John Judge Trio ; 
Lew Woods ; Virginia Laurence Co. ; Nutty 
McNutts ; Harris Sisters ; Dreko and Earl ; 
Hilda Melster; D'Almas. 

PEOPLES' (James E. Fennessy, mgr.).— 
"Passing Parade," enthusiastically received. 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, house 
agents.).— "Lovemakers," excellent show. 

CLEVELAND. 

HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; agent, 
U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Two Vivians, 
clever; Morrlssey Sisters and Brothers, lively: 
Ernest Pantzer Troupe, appreciated; Ethel 
Green, hit; Marlon Murry and Co., favorably 
received; Gordon and Marx, good; "Rolfon- 
lans," feature; Alonso Bracco Troupe, clever. 

GRAND (J. H. Mlchels. mgr.; agent U. B. 

O.; Monday rehearsal 10).— Royal Russian 
Dancers, pleased; "The Olrl with the Brown 
Eyes," fair; Rolland, good; Dunlap and Vir- 
den, hit; Sadie Helf, won favor; Chas Lee Cal- 
der and Co., feature; Blanch Balrd, pleased; 

Dammann Troupe, clever. PROSPECT (H. 

A. Daniels, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; Monday 
rehearsal 10).— Winkler Kress Trio, good; Joe 
Kelcey, fair; Hall and Colborn, pleased; 
Haynes and Lee, won favor; McBrlde, Purcell 
and Shelley, well received; Rose Pltonof, head- 
lines; Daylight moving pictures prove entirely 

satisfactory. STAR (Drew ft Campbell, 

mgrs.; Monday rehearsal 10).— "Lady Bucca- 
neers." EMPIRE (Ed. McArdle, mgr.; Mon- 
day rehearsal 10).— "Marathon Girls." 

WALTER D. HOLCOMB. 



COLUMBUS, O. 

KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10.30).— Josle 
D'Meers, fine; Williams and Segal, good; Will- 
iam Ellis and Co., enjoyed; Goldsmith and 
Hoppe, well liked; Frank Keenan and Co., ex- 
ceptional; Chas. and Fanny Van and Co., good; 
Golden Troup, pretty.— GRAND (Jack Levy, 
mgr; agent. Gus Sun; Monday and Thursday 
rehearsal 11.30).— Clever Clark, good; Spauld- 
lng, Dupull and Ted. well liked; Tiller Sis- 
ters, entertaining; Harry M. Morse and Co., 
amusing; Bijou Comedy Trio, hit. PRIN- 
CESS (Edw. Browning, mgr.; agent, Canfleld, 
Cincinnati; Monday rehearsal 10).— Mllano and 
Alvln, pleased; Harry Louvlne. entertaining; 
The Hlllomonl's, good. COLUMBUS (Thomp- 
son Bros., mgrs.; agent, Columbus Vaudeville 
Agency; Monday rehearsal 10).— Musical Simp- 
son, good music, poor talk; Russell and Evans, 
pleased; Jeanne Farrar, well liked; Walter 
Sanford and Co., excellent. 

LITTLE CHARLEY. 



DEB MOINES. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Meek, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Parshly, excellent; Davis and Walker, 
fair; Force and Williams, good; "On the Great 
White Way." big; Red ford and Winchester, 
unusually good; Al Jolson, big; Maud and 

Gladys Finney, feature. MAJESTIC— Four 

Musical Ibsons. good; "Look at the Lobster," 
clever; O'Rouke, Atkinson Co., clever; Joe 
Bonner, liked; Dorothy Earl, pleasing. 



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Great March Song 

Just a Dream of You, 

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After the Round-Op " 

Cowboy Song 

An|le Wsrn Wisjle" 

Sophie Tucker's Big Hit 

Plain Little Country Girl" 
Any Old Time or Any Old 

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ELMIRA, N. Y. 

HAPPT HOUR (G. H. Ven Demark, mgr.; 
agent, U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal 11).— 28-30. 
Boydell Duo, excellent; Sartella, fair; pictures. 

FAMILY (Max Sherman, mgr.; agents. 

Buckner-Shea; Monday rehearsal 10) —28-30, 
Farrell and Le Roy, excellent; Arthur Delmore. 
clever; W. H. R. Brown, good; pictures. 

J. M. BEERS. 

ERIE, PA. 

PARK (Jeff Callas, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Musical Stanley, good; 
Becker Lancaster Co., very amusing; Marie 
Sparrow, went big; Mile. Rial to ft Wm. Gor- 
don, excellent; Qulnlan ft Richards, big hit; 

Rendall Bros, ft Dutton, clever. COLONIAL 

(A. P. Weachler, mgr.; agent, Gus Sun; re- 
hearsal Monday 10).— Blanche Bishop, well 
received; Sisters Chartrea ft J. Frank Holll- 
day, went big; Norton ft Russell, good; Creo 
Sisters, excellent; International Grand Opera 
Quartet, splendid; Janet Priest ft Co., very 

good. HAPPY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.; 

agent, Bert Marshall).— Ed. Vinton ft Dog, 
clever; Ross ft Shaw, good. M. H. MIZENER. 

FALL RIVER, MASS. 

SAVOY (Julius Cahn, lessee and mgr.; agent, 
L. M. Boas; bus. mgr., Loew's Vaudeville; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Great Ringling and 
Co., good; Dorla Opera Trio, excellent; Laurie 
Ordway, good; Wright, Huntington and Co.. 
very good; Kenny and Hollis, very good; Keno, 

Welch and Melrose, good. BIJOU (L. M. 

Boas, mgr.; agent, direct; rehearaal Monday 
10).— M. P.. Nov. 28-30. and Alfreds and Pearl, 
very good; Dora Pelletler, good; Dow and 

Levan, fair; Fox and Fozle Circus, good. 

PREMIER (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent, direct; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— M. P. and Nov. 28-30 
Gllmour and Castle, good; Herbert Brooks, 
very good. EDW. F. RAFFERTY. 

PORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC (T. W. Mullaly, mgr.; agent. 
Inter State).— Week 21 — Leonard Kane, nov- 
elty dancer; Leo Fllller, violinist, several 
encores ; Grace Leonard, very good ; Toklo ; 
McDowell and Trescott, well received ; Eddie 
Ross, good; Stanley Edwards ft Co. 

IMPERIAL (W. H. Ward, mgr. ; agent, 
C. E. Hodklns).— Weston Raymond ft Co. ; 
Rem Brandt ; Clarence Able ; Baity Bros. 

PRINCESS (W. A. Arnoff, mgr. ; agent. 
S.-C.)— Royal Suglmotes ; Murray's Dogs; 
Hall Sisters ; Palmer and Leever ; Maxwell 
and Dudley. I. K. F. 

GOLDSBORO, N. O. 

ACME (H. R. Mason, mgr.).— Pictures 
pleasing. Business good. 

MESSENGER OPERA HOUSE (W. N. Fos- 
ter, mgr.).— Pictures. Business good. 

W. S. ROYAL. 



HAMILTON, ONT. 

TEMPLE (J. O. Appleton, mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Handera and 
Meliss, fair; John White's Comedy Mules, 
good; Beth Tate, excellent; Goodwin and El- 
liott, fair; Hal Merritt, fair; Sam Mann ft 
Co., scream: Alpine Troupe, clever. 

M. S. D. 



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HARRISBURG, PA. 

ORPHEUM (C. F. Hopkins, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Chas. DeCamo 
and Dog. entertained; Sam Doty, fair; Hoyt. 
Lesslg and Co., pleasing; Conlln, Steel and 
Carr, applause; Joe Maxwell and Co., went 
well; Cooper and Robinson, did well; Four 
Floods, laughing hit; pictures, good. 

J. P. J. 

HARTFORD, CONN. 

POLI'S (Oliver C. Edwards, mgr.; agent, 
U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal at 10).— "The Lit- 
tle Stranger," scored; Marselles, ordinary; 
Field Bros., clever; Mack and Walker, big hit; 
A dele Oswold and dancers, good; Conroy and 
Le Malre, funny; Three Mascagnos, good. 

HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent. 
James Clancy; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 
11).— 28-30, Faust Bros, hit; Williams Bros., 
went well; Caroline Dixon, very good; Marley 
and Tulte. good; Forbel and Rouge, clever. 



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A BIG HIT AT HAMMERSTEIN'S, HELD OVER for a SECOND WEEK 

THIS WEEK (Nov. 28) KEITH'S, BOSTON 



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THIS WEEK (Not. 28> MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE. N.w York 



"The Boys with the 
Looney Feet" 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 




Chester B. Johnstone 



DARE-DEVIL CYCLIST 

After Playing Hammeratein's Victoria, Now York 
Waek Not. 21, engaged for Manhattan Opera 
Houm th» week (Not. 28.) 
Muat HaTe Made Good Time Open 

NOTES.— Manager Young of the Scenic in- 
augurated a new policy at his theatre this 
week, playing two bills. Heretofore the house 
has played its bllis for a week. 

R. W. OLMSTED. 

JAMESTOWN. N. Y. 

LYRIC (H. A. Deardourff, mgr. ; agent, Ous 
Sun; Monday rehearsal 10).— Girls From 
Melody Lane, big; Gardner and Vincent, 
good; La Petlte-Emelle Troupe, fine; Dana 
Bartlett, pleased ; Newhold and Carroll, clever. 

L. T. BERLINER. 



WALNUT (Mr. Ward and Mr. McCarty, 
mgrs. ; agent, Ous Sun).— Prosit Trio, very 
good; Five Gaffney Girls, clever; Willis Hall 
and Co., very good ; World's Comedy Four, 
very good. 

HOPKINS (Irving Simons, mgr.; agent, 
Princess Am. Co. ).— La Vails, clever; Fogarty 
and Jennings, good ; De Mlchele, well re- 
ceived ; Katherlne Angus and Co., entertain- 
ing ; Ferguson and Mack, amusing. 

BUCKINGHAM (Horace McCrocklln).— 
"Miss New York. Jr." 

GAYETY (Al. Boulier).— "New Jersey Lil- 
lles." J. M. OPPENHEIMER. 



McDonald, passable; Wilklns and Wilklns, 
ordinary. S. M. P. 

NEW ORLEANS 
By O. M. SAMUEL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr. ; agent, 
direct). — Five Olympiers, liked immensely; 
Mr. and Mrs. McGreevey, emphatic hit ; Gra- 
hame's Mannlklns, cool reception ; Lloyd and 
Roberts, liberal applause; Mona Ryan and Co. 
in "Handcuffed," entertaining and well re- 
ceived ; Jennings and Renfraw did fairly ; 
Otto and Viola, finished strong. 



PATERSON, N. J. 

MAJESTIC (Metz & Gold, props.; W. H. 
Walsh, mgr. ; agent, U. B. O. ; Monday re- 
hearsal 10).— Brown-Harris-Brown, hit; Ar- 
lington Four and Beatrice Ingram and Co. In 
"The Duchess" ; Wormwood's Animals, 
scored ; Chick Sales, favorite ; Tuscano Bros., 
good ; Dagwell Sisters, good. 

FOLLY (Joseph E. Pine, mgr. ).-- Watson's 
Big Show. 28-30 ; The Ducklings, Nov. 1-3. 

"FAltNOTE." 



MERIDIAN. MISS. 

GEM (D. J. Hennessey, mgr. ; Williams- 
Coo ley, agent).— 21-26; Hendrlx-McMahon 
Comedy Co. in two clever sketches ; Al Deppe, 
barrel Jumper, very good ; Bonnie Rosedale, 
songs ; m. p. 

PRINCESS (B. Frank Isaacs, mgr. ; agent. 
Independent). — 21-26; Campbell and Connors, 
b. f., decided hit; (Miss) Glenn Mills, songs, 
very good ; m. p. H. B. MAY. 



KALAMAZOO, MICH. 

MAJESTIC (H. W. Crull, mgr. ; agent. W. 
V. A. ; Monday rehearsal).— Patrice and Co. 
and Barrett and Mathews divide honors ; Mur- 
ray and Clark, good ; Burke's Musical Dogs, 
fair ; Billy Brown, very good. CLEMENT. 

LINCOLN^ NEB. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— J. C. Nugent and Co., headline, real 
treat; Arthur Bowen, cartoonist, pleased; Al- 
pha Troupe, well received; Waterbury Bros, and 
Tenney, hit; The Racketts, original; Jane and 
O'Donnell, big hit; Savo, scored opening spot. 

Bessie Hilt (local) has gone to Kansas City 

for stock engagement. LEE LOGAN. 

LOS ANGELES, GAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr. ; agent, 
direct; Monday rehearsal, 10). — week 21— 
Augusta Olose, hit; Splssell Bros. ft Co., cap- 
ital ; Thurber and Madison, laugh producers ; 
Wlllard 81ms ft Co.., scream; Holdovers; 
John P. Wade ft Co. ; Quinn and Mitchell ; 
Flying Martins; Tortajada— LOS ANGELES 
(E. J. Donnellan, mgr. ; Monday rehearsal, 
11). — Ardell and Walters, very good; Roland 
Carter ft Co., pleasing; Christy and Lee, 
good ; Hetty Urma, clever ; Alex Brlsson, 
adroit ; Kate Fowler, entertaining. — LEVY'S 
(Al. Levy, mgr.; L. Behymer, agent; Mon- 
day rehearsal, 10). — Jessie Stafford, whistler, 
took well ; Amazon Miramba Band, big fa- 
vorites; Lilly Lillian, singer, popular; Por- 
clnl Trio, capital.— PANTAGES (J. A. John- 
son, mgr.; agent, direct; Monday rehearsal, 
ID— "Alfred, chimpanzee, big attraction; 
Edwin Keough ft Co., pleasing; Delmar and 
Delmar, nimble; Billlc and Maud Keller, fair; 
Allenand Lee, funny. 

EDWIN F. O'MALLEY. 



MILWAUKEE. 

MAJESTIC (Jamep A. HIgler, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; rehearsal Monday 10).— Four 
Fords, wonderful dancing act; Ryan and 
Richfield, clever sketch; Imperial Musicians, 
elaborate; Prlngle and Whiting, hit; Cun- 
ningham ft Marlon, comedy acrobats; Mig- 
nonette Kokln, clever: Big City Four, high 
class; Galletl's Monkeys, remarkable. 

CRYSTAL (Edward Raymond, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; rehearsals Monday 10).— 
George Primrose and Boye, entertaining; Paris 
Green, pleasing; Calne ft Odom, piano dialog; 
Melverne Troupe, splendid acrobats; Fitzslm- 
mons ft Cameron, humorous. 

EMPRESS (Edward Grey, mgr.; rehearsal 
Sunday 10).— Hope Booth in "The Little 
Blond Lady." good; Sherman de Forrest & 
Co., good; Raymond ft Hall, spirited dancing; 
Zell Rogers, good conversationist; Clara Rog- 
ers, expert cellist; Bento Bros., marvellous 
strength. 

GAYETY (Wm. E. Mick, mgr.).— "Big Ban- 
ner Show." Splendid throughout. Albert 
Sbean and Edward Galllger head the fun 
makers. 

STAR (F. Trottman. mgr.).— "Washington 
Society Girls," liked. HERBERT MORTON. 



NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

AMERICAN (James R. Cowan, mgr. ; agent, 
Wm. Morris; Sunday rehearsal KM. — Renee 
Grahame started nothing ; Kroneman Bros, 
landed solid ; Harry Mayo did well also ; "The 
Operator" held interest; McKenzle and Shan- 
non and Musical Avolos repeated former suc- 
cess ; Cllvette closed. 

WINTER GARDEN (Frank B. Chase, .mgr. )• 
—Arnold Sisters and Balfour should rcframo 
their act; Miss Dot, soubret ; James Young- 
blood, comedian. 

MAJESTIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.).— Tyson 
Extravaganza Co., vaudeville and pictures. 

HAPPY HOUR (Al. Durning, mgr.).— 
Pritchard Sisters, song and dance ; Harris and 
Turner, comedians ; The Morgans ; Georgia 
Iluddlestone, soprano. 

OAKLAND, CAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Geo. Beban & Co. In "The Sign of 
the Rose;" Asahl Troupe; Grant and Hoag ; 
Jewel's Mannlklns ; Holdovers ; Imperial 
Russian Dancers; Camllle Ober ; Felice Mor- 
ris & Co. ; New York Trio. 

BELL (Jules Cohn. mgr.). John Hlgglns ; 
Tom McGuIre ; Five Columbians ; Besnah and 
Milfer; Staley and Blrbeck. 



PITTSFIELD, MASS. 

EMPIRE (J. H. Tlbbetts, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O.; rehearsal Monday 10).— Roeber ft Tunlson, 
songs, good; Carson ft Wlllard, hit; Brenon- 
Dowlng, good; Bernardl, clever; Ruby Ray- 
mond ft Co., very good; Mallln ft Bart, good. 

MAJESTIC opened 23 by Helen Ware ft 

Co. Vaudeville, from Morris agency last three 
days 24-20. Orchestra of six pieces. Jas. 
Sullivan, manager. Theatre owned by Sulli- 
van Bros., who operate also Empire, North 
Adams, Mass.; Colonial and Majestic, Pitts- 
field. Opening bill, Bob McDonald, Phil Walsh, 
Baseball Quartet, Moran and Moran, Great 
Nola Family. FRANKLIN. 



PORTLAND, ME. 

PORTLAND (J. W. Greely, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— "Seven Hoboes," 
some fun makers; Mllle Paula, clever flying 
ring act; Glen Burt, real parody artist; Ben- 
son and Bell, very good; Parker ft Palmer ft 
Co., took well. 

HAROLD C. ARENOVSKY. 



MONTREAL. 

ORPHEUM (Geo. Drlscoll, mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O.; rehearsal 10 a. m.).— John B 
Hymer and Co., went very big; Scott and 
Keane, pretty; Chadwlck Trio, big hit; Will 
H. Fox, many laughs; Nessem's, created com- 
ment; Royal Collbrls, novel; The Kemps, 
pleased. BILLY ARMSTRONG. 



MUNCTE, IND. 

STAR (Ray Andrewe. mgr.; agent. Ous Sun; 
rehearsal Monday 10.30).— John X. Coughlln, 
mystified > Bebout Duo, very pleasing; Gelletts 
Dog and Monkey Show, hit; Harris and Ran- 
dall Co., very good. GEO. FIFER. 

NEW HAVEN. CONN. 

POLI'S (F. J. Windlsch. mgr.; agent. U. B. 
O. ; rehearsal 10). — T W. Dunn and Co.. fas- 
cinating; Sylvester and Redmond, clever; 
De Haven and Sidney and Matinee Maids, 
good; Hathaway, Kelley and Mack, good; 
Three Luclfers, fair; Vlsocchi Brothers, good; 
Four Readings, very good. E. J. TODD. 



OGDEX, UTAH. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Berk, gen. mgr.; agent, 
diroct).— The Balzar*. clever; Neuss and Eld- 
rid, good; Swor and Mack, pleased; Joseph 
Adclmann Family, nood ; Neapolitan Singers, 
headllners. with Meyers. Warren and Lyon 
close second In annlause. —LYCEUM (('has. 
Llpplncott. mgr.; ngent. Fisher) —Madge Har- 
ver; Gallowav; Worth and Little; Lucler and 
Ellsworth; M. P. H. R. B. 

ONEONTA, N. Y. 

ONEONTA (Harry M. Dunham, mgr.; agont, 
Prudential; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1)- 
—24-20. McLaln Sisters, hit; Banjophlends, 
good; 2S-30. Bowder and Bowdcr, comedians, 
pleased; Tom Ripley, ordinary; m. p. 

DeLONO. 



LOUISVILLE. KY. 

MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgr.; 
agent. Orpheum Circuit).— Lole Fuller and 
Co.. very good; Howard, entertaining; Lillian 
Ashley, well received f Walter MeCullough and 
Co. ; Johnny Small and Sisters, good ; Harry 
Atkinson, fine ; Paullnetta and Plquo, good. 



NEW LONDON, CONN. 

LAWRENCE (H. A. Chennweth. mgr.).- 
28-.'lO : Hilton ft Lewis, good, Mme Magowan, 
pleased. Landls and Knowles, very good. 

EMPIRE (Empire Amusement Co.. mcrs.). 
— 2S-30P Rounella and Deserro. good ; Hnrn- 
man and Co.. fair; Llyalyn Wayne and Co.. 
ordinary. 

NEW ORPHEUM (Rullock & Davis, mgrs). 
— 2S-30. Breakaway Barlows, big hit ; Robert 



PITTSBURG, PA 

GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr. : niM-nt. .Folin IV 
Harris; rehearsal Monday !>». — Ballerini's T)oi:s. 
good; Lew Hawkins, plci-*ed; Mir.-liall and 
Bell, took well; Nonnelte. nood ; D<>(>nzo 
Bros, and Friday, well re-eived; Leo Corrillo. 
much laughter; Ous Edward's School Boys and 
GIrlfl. encored: Eva Tan^uay. excellent; Tas- 
manian Van Dloman Troupe, very good; motion 
pictures. 

FAMILY (John P. Harris, in !_■ r : agent Mor- 
ganstern; rehearsal Monday !>i — Dave Wood's 
Monkey Circus, amusing: Edmonds and Healy. 
Interesting; Currlo and Earle. clever; Edna 
Burnette. good; Sisters Reep. well; Harry Wel- 
ton, pleaded; motion pictures. 

LIBERTY (Ahc Cohon. mgr.; agent. Ous 
Sun; rehearsal Monday 0). Princess Chlnqullla 
and Newell, pleased: Roy Reeve*, good; Al- 
vina and Rilato. took well; Junle McCree 
Sketch, well liked 

GAYETY (Henry Kurt/man. mgr.).— "Parisian 
Widows . " 

ACADEMY (Harry Williams, mgr. ).— "Rector 
Burlesquers." M. S. KAUL 



PORTSMOUTH, O. 

SUN (R. R. Russell, mgr.; agent, direct ; 
Monday rehearsal 10).— The McNutts, good; Lord 
and Meek, fair; Norman Martin, fair; Gypsy 

Wayfarers, pleasing. MAJESTIC fMnlrr ft 

Rcineger. mgrs.; agent. Coney Holmes; Monday 
rehearsal 10) -Sweeney & Rooney, clever; 
Bert Kw-t, fair; Ellison and Ellison, excellent; 

Cram berry and Lemon, pleased; pictures. 

COLUMBIA (Fred Tyin-s, mgr.).— Opened 21. 
Picture house. GORDON. 

PROVIDENCE, R. I. 

KEITH'S (Chas. Loomberg, mgr; agent, U. 
B. ().). "Gus Edwards' Reone," tremendous 
hit; Harry Fox and Mlllershlp Sisters, 
scored; Havlland and Thornton, pleased; 
James Young, fair; Dave Ferguson, clever; 
Robert. Hodge and Co., good ; Verona and 
Alvln Verdi, clever. H. H. SAMUELS. 

READING, PA. 

ORPHEUM (C. C. Egan. mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 10 30) — 
Carlta Day, pleased; Clark and Verdi, very 
good; Chas. A. Loder and Co., well liked; Le 
Clair's Ponies, neat. 

LYRIC (Frank D. Hill, mgr.; agent, Loew; 
Monday and Thursday rehearsal 10). -Adams 
Bros., good. Rose Washburn, pleased; Emerald 
and Dupre. well received; McCabe and Wash- 
burn, very good; Alvolo and Otbelo excellent 

PALACE (W. K. Goldenberg, mgr.; agent 



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The Party From The South" 

Added Attraction Inter State Circuit 

This Week (Nov. 28) Majestic, Little 

Rock 

Next Week (Dec. 5) Majestic, 

Ft. Worth 



A Few Recognized Theatres and Places of 

Amusement, in which my Work Has 

Made Good in Past Two Seasons 



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CYCLING COMEDIAN 
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Theatre Town State Pop. 

licnnett'a Montreal, Canada .... 400 000 

Hcnnett's Ottawa, Canada 67 188 

Dennett's Hamilton, Canada 66 M4 

Sheas' Toronto, Canada 300 000 

Keith's Doaton, Miibb 607 346 

Keith's Philadelphia. Pa 1600 000 

Keith's Columbus, Ohio 180 000 

Keith's Syracuse, N. Y 126 000 

Percy S. Williams' 

Colonial New York, N. Y 4 600 000 

Alhambra New York. N. Y 

Bronx New York, N. Y 

Greenpolnt nrooklyn, N. Y 

Orpheum nrooklyn. N. Y 

Proctor's Albany. N. Y 100 000 

Proctor's Newark, N. J 300 000 

Maryland Baltimore, Md 608 968 

Orpheum Atlanta. Oa 126 000 

Lyric Dayton, Ohio 116 000 

Shea's Buffalo, N. Y 400 000 

Temple Detroit, Mich 400 000 

Grand Pittsburg, Pa 400 000 

New Temple Rochester. N. Y 200 000 



Originator of the combined novelty 
Singing and Waltzing on Unlcycle 
in spot light dark stage. Nsw Play- 
ise Sullivan Couieme Circuit, with sis 
sscctss. 




Auditorium Lynn, Mass 

Dockstader's Garrick... Wilmington, Del. 

Young's Pier Atlantic City, N. 

Young's Pier Atlantic City. N. 

Young's Pier Atlantic City, N. 

Young a Million Dollar 

Pier Atlantic City. N. 

Mount Morency Falls. . .Quebec, Canada 
Les Theatre Varieties.. Quebec. Canada 
Sohmer Park Montreal. Canada. 



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82 600 

90 000 

40 000 

Float'g 

Pop. 

400 000 
77 840 
77 840 
400 000 

Sohmer Park Montreal, Canada 400 000 

Sohmer Park Montreal, Canada 400 100 

Brlttannla on the Bay.. Ottowa, Canada 67 128 

New York. N. Y 4 600 000 

Glen Echo Park Washington, D. C 360 000 

Majestic Birmingham, Ala 100 000 

Majestic Montgomery, Ala 66 000 

Majestic Little Rock, Ark 69 620 

Majestic Fort Worth, Texas... 66 000 

Majestic Houston, Texas........ 112 000 

Majestic Dallas, Texas 100 000 

Majestic Beaumont. Texas 26 000 

Majestic Oalveston, Texas 46 000 

Week July 18— BIJou Theatre, Winnipeg. Canada. 
July 25.— BIJou Theatre, Duluth, Minn. 

1.— Unique Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. 
8— Travel. 

IS.— Majestic Theatre. Butte. Mont. 
22.— Wash. Theatre, Spokane, Wash. 
29— Majestic Theatre. Seattle, Wash. 
6— Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, B. C. 
Sept. 12.— Grand Theatre, Victoria, B. C. 
Sept. 19.— Grand Theatre, Tacoma. Wash. 
Sept. 26.— Grand Theatre. Portland, Ore. 
3. — Travel. 

10— National Theatre. San Francisco, Cal. 
17.— Bell Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. 
23.— Wigwam Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. 
30.— Grand Theatre, Sacramento, Cal. 
6.— San Jose Theatre, 8an Jose, Cal. 
14.— Los Angeles Thea., Los Angeles Cal. 
Nov. 21.— Fisher's Theatre, Pasadena, Cal. 
Nov. 28.— Queen Theatre. San Diego, Cal. 
Dec. 3.— Travel. 
Dec. 10.— Majestic Theatre, Denver, Colo. 



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Hart McHugh; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 
10.30).— Perry and Elliott, laughs; Jack At- 
kins, good; Ader Trio, liked; Goodwin and 
Tlce, pleased; Hilton and Bannon, hit. 

G. R. H. 



RICHMOND, VA. 

COLONIAL (E. P. Lyons, mgr. ; agent, Nor- 
man Jeffries; rehearsal Monday 11).— Barto 
and Clark, hit; Pearl Young, big; Di Dlas 
Circus, excellent ; Norbert Hamilton, splendid. 

LUBIN'S (C. T. Boyles, mgr.; agent, Nor- 
man Jeffries ; rehearsal Monday 12. Thursday 
12).— 2H-.N): Annie Abbott, feature; Rltches, 
hit ; Gorden and Phillips, very well received. 

THEATO (D. L. Tony, mgr.; agents. White 
& Alderger ; rehearsal Monday 11).— That 
Texas Quartet, hit; Ross and Sunner, clever; 
Rose Bud SlBters, scored. 



Burns-Howell; Monday rehearsal 10).— Har- 
wood and Co.. good; Marion Hellyn, applauded; 
Vlolette and Olds; pictures. DALEY. 

SAVANNAH, GA. 

ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wllensky, mgr.; 
agent, Inter-State Circuit ; rehearsal Monday 
2).— I^eona Stephens, scored; Williams and 
Gordon, went big; Inness and Ryan, hit; 
Billy Morris nnd Sherwood Sisters, riot; 
Sommers nnd Sforke, good. 

LIBERTY (Frank nnd Hubert Bandy, 
mgrs. ; agent. Princess Theatrical Exchange; 
rehearsal Monday 11).— Arthur Leo, clever; 
Luelle Tllton. went big; Rartlno's Original 
Aerial Dogs, unique; I>nurent Trio. Immense; 
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy, hit. 

R. MAURICE ARTHUR. 



RACINE, WIS. 

BIJOU (F. P. Stafford, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Kelfer and Kline, very good; "The 
Smoke Queen," good; Billy Ren kin, holds at- 
tention; Six Cannibal Maids, very good. 

J. E. P. 



ROCK ISLAND, ILL. 

MAJESTIC (J. P. Qulnn, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. A.; rehearsals 12..10! .— The Lenzs, good; 
Ruho Strickland, hit ; Avalen Juggling Four, 
well received ; Henry Sullivan and Co., strong. 



SALT LAKB CITY. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck. mgr. ; agent, di- 
rect).— Rock nnd Fulton, big hit; Freeman 
nnd Co., strong; Work and Owen, hit; Kauf- 
man Bros., pleased; Six Abdallahs. immense; 
Enrl and Curtis, pleasing; Australian Wheel- 
ers, clever. CASINO.— Westerly and Bruce ; 

Marshall Bros. ; Stroud and Co. MAJESTIC. 

— Morrell and Reisner ; Dennis and Ford 

OWEN. 



A new M. P. house called Colonial opened 
24th, under management of I. M. Martin. 

LOUIS p. WENDT. 



SEATTLE. 

PANTAGES— Etherdo, graceful; Major 

Doyle, good; Wilson Franklin Co., riot; Great 

American Four, hit; Mile. Hengleurs Dogs, 
clever; pictures. 



SAN DIEGO, CAL. 

GARRICK (Will J. Tompkins, mgr.; Monday 
rehearsal 10).— Week 21, Haydn. Borden and 
Haydn, good; Daniel J. Sullivan and Co. In 
'"Captain Barry," applauded freely; The Graz- 
ers, dancers, well received; La Helle Meeker 

clever; pictures. PRINCESS (Fred Ballien. 

mgr. ; agent, Bert Levey; Monday rehearsal 
Hm. — Great Lawrence Co.. trumpeters, good; 
Hoduers nnd Marvin, southern song.-*, pleased; 

Ous Elmore, comedian, appealed; pictures. 

GRAND (Walter Fulkerson mgr.; agent, 



SIOUX CITY. IA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin R«.-k. mgr.; agent direct) 
—"Love Waltz." big; Stepp. Mohllnger and 
Kins, very Rood; Four Rhinos, good; William 
Flemen. hit; Reed Bros., clever; Harvey De- 
vora Trio, pleased. C. S. CAREY. 

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

I'OLls (S. J. Breen. res. mgr. ; agent, 
l'. B. () ; rehearsal, Mondav, 10).— De Renzo 
and L n Due, opened well ; "Strolling Players." 
good; "Election Night," well conceived; 



'senator frauds HurpbQ 



(ft" r il I ( il v. ^ * n 

^liff (flordem 

C o r his ui ritten XUi'mi*3ion, 



THE BOOTH TRIO 

In "CYCLISTIC CRAZINESS" 




This Week (Nov. 

Next Week (Dec. 

Management, 



28), Trent Theatre, Trenton, 

N. J. 
5), Jacques Theatre, Water- 
bury, Conn. 
NORMAN JEFFERIES. 



EDITH H4RCKE 

Beautiful Voice. Beautiful Costume*. 

United Time. 



Have Your Card in VARIED 



(Single.) 

This Week (Nov. 28), Orpheum, Reading, Pa. 

Next Week (Dec. 5), Manhattan 0. H., New 
York. 

Opening on S.-C. Time Feb. 12; 22 weeks 
booked by Charles Wilshire. Have a few weeks 
open. 




NAZI 



Campbell 

The Peer of American Jugglers 

SAILED NOV. 30th, per S. S. Mauretania for 10 Week B 

in England. 

Address care VARIETY, 418 Strand, W. C, London. 

DEAS, REED and DEAS 



Some Singing 



Some Comedy 



Some Clothes 



Big Hit— Last Week. Headlining Thalia, Chicago. 
SOME CLASS. 



Kenney ; Nobody and Piatt, fine voices ; "On 
The Housetop," well liked ; Wright and Diet- 
rich, hit; Karl Emmy's Pets, very clever; 
Karl Emmy was unable to work his act, re- 
maining in Worcester, suffering with rheu- 
matism. His assistant appeared. 

O. A. P. 



ST. PAUL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "High Life In Jail," fair; Oranvllle and 
Rogers, fair; "Police Inspector," good; Lou 
Anger, very good; Ernest Scharff, pleases; 
Chas. McDonald Co., pleases; Beranl and Ne- 

varo. fair; pictures. MAJESTIC— Carl Me- 

Cullough, good; Myrtle Byrne and Co., good; 
Holland and Webb, pleases; Ferrante. fair; 
Albert Inghran, good; Robert Norre, pleases; 

pictures. PRINCESS— Holmes and Wells, 

Cortell and Hamilton, Bert Lennon. BEN. 

TORONTO, ONT. 

SHEA'S (J. Shea, mgr.; agent. U. B. O. ; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Edward Davis ahd Co., 
scored; Howard and North, favorites; Belle 
Adair, pleasing; Connelly and Webb, clever; 
Four Musical Hodges, novel; Krahons, wonder- 
ful; Rice, Sully and Scott, funny; Jack Wil- 
son and Co., scream. YONOE STREET 

(Oeo. W. L. Moran, mgr.).— Havener and 
Clark, good; Burke and Finn, pleased; Wres- 
nlck and Whaldon, hit; Keseener and Plnkey. 

pleading. STAR (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.).— 

"World of Pleasure." 

OAYETY (T. R. Henry, mgr.).— "Rose 
Sydells London Belles." HARTLEY. 



WORCESTER, MASS. 

POLI'S (J. C. Crlddle, mgr.; agent, U. B. O ; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Chas. and Roele Cov- 
entry, pleased; "Balloon Girl," hit; Madden 
and Fltz Patrick, good; Andy Rice, well re- 
ceived; De Haven Sextet, pleased; Three Kea- 
tons, big; Roslna Cassellls Midget Wonders, 
great. A. T. C. 



YONKERS, N. Y. 

WARBURTON (Jos. E. Schanberger, mgr.; 
agent, Ed. S. Keller; Monday rehearsal 10. 'Mi). 
— Hayes and Johnson, some class; Brown Bros., 
musical, big; Basque Quartet, fine; Win. Arm- 
strong and Co., laugh; Wentworth, Vesta nnd 
Teddy unusual; Von Klein & Gibson, pleased; 

George S. Hall, taking; pictures. ORPHEl'.M 

(Sol. Schwartz, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; Mon- 
day and Thursday rehearsal 12).— 28-30, Lionel 
Swift and Co.. fair; Upside Down Zeraldas. 
good; Miles & Ireland, liked; pictures. 

ORIS. 



YOUNG8TOWN, O. 

PARK (John Elliott, resident mgr.; agents, 
Felber & Shea).— Charlero's Animals, excellent; 
Irene Law, pleasing; Three Emersons, fine; 
Stewart and Marshall, good; Terry, Elmer ami 

Co., attractive; Pollard, skilful. PRINCESS 

(Walter Hanltch, mgr.; agent. Gus Sun).— 
Creo, puzzling; Three Grays, good; Shannon 
and Straw, pleasing; Tom Grimes and Six 
Boys, fine; Vassar and Aiken, good. 

C A. LEEDY. 



When anawering advertisement! kindly mention VARIETY. 



VARIETY 



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THE THREE LYRES 



A MUSICAL ACT OF NOWADAYS 

A NEW ACT FROM THE WEST MEETING WITH SUCCESS 

THIS WEEK (Nov. 28) P. 6. Williams' BRONX Theatre NEXT WEEK (Dec. 5) P. G. Williams' 

ORPHEUM, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES 

FOR WEEK DEC. 5 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes given are from DEC. 4 to DEC. 11, inclusive, dependent upon the opening 
and closing days of engagement in different parts of the country. All addresses are 
furnished VARIETY by artiste. Addresses care newspapers, managers or agents will not 
be printed.) 

"B. R." after name indicates act is with burlesque show mentioned. Routes may be 
found under "Burlesque Routes." 

ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER 
THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. 

TEMPORARY ADDRESSES WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LAYING OFF." 

PERMANENT ADDRESSES GIVEN FOR OVER THE SUMMER MUST BE RE- 
PLACED BY WEEKLY ROUTE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. 



ART ADAIR 

The Original "HANK 8PONOB." 
Next week (Dec. 4), Columbia, Kan. City, Kan. 

Adams Sam D Trocaderos B R 
Adams Billy 30 Mllford Boston 
Adams & Lewis 106 W Baker Atlanta 
Adams Milt Hastings Show B R 
Admont Mitzel 3285 Broadway N Y 
Adonis Orpheum Harrisburg 
Aherns 3219 Colo Av Chicago 
Altken Bros 234 Bedford Fall River 
Aitkens Oreat 2210 Gravler New Orleans 
Aitken Jas & Edna 067 Park av N Y 
albanl 1605 Broadway N Y 
Aldlnes The 2022 Cottage Grove Chicago 
Ml Sldi 000 Spring Pittsburg 
Allen Joe Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Allen Marie Columbians B R 
Alllnel Joseph 422 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J 
Allison Mr. A Mrs Majestic Montgomery 

Allmon A Nevlns Orpheum Dallas 

UTTLE ALLRIGHT m WIFE 

THE ORIGINAL 
Wm. Morris Time. RICHARD PI TROT, Mgr. 

Alpine Troupe Temple Ottawa 

Alpine Quartette Bowery Burleaquera B R 

Alpha Troupe Orpheum Oakland 

Alrona Zoeller Troupe 260 Hemlock Bklyn 

Alton Grace Follies of New York B R 

Alton Ethel Anderson Louisville 

Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y 

Alvarados Ooats 1235 N Main Decatur 111 

Alvln A Zenda Box 365 Dresden O 

Alqulst A Clayton 545 Bergen Brooklyn 

American Newsboys Mlle9 Minneapolis 

Anderson Gertrude Miss N Y Jr B R 

Anderson A Anderson 820 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Andrews A Abbott Co 3062 Morgan St Louis 

Antrim Harry Majestic St Augustine Fla 

Apdales Animals Columbia St Louis 

Apollos 104 W 40 N Y 

Arberg A Wagner 511 E 78 N Y 

Ardelle A Leslie 10 Broezel Rochester 

Arlington Billy Golden Crook B R 

Arlington Four Orpheum Harrisburg 

Armond Grace 810 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Armond Ted V Serenaders B R 

Armstrong and Verne Royal Wellington N Z 

Arthur Mae 15 Unity PI Boston 

ABhner Tessle Irwins Big Show B R 

Atkinson Harry 21 B 20 N Y 

Atlantis A Flsk 2511 1 Av Billings Mont 

Atwood Warren 111 W 81 N Y 

Aubrey Rene Runaway Girls B R 

Auer SAG 418 Strand W C London 

Austin Jennie Follies of New York B R 

Austin A Klumker 3110 B Phila 

Ayers Ada Follies of New York B R 

B 

Bander La Velle Trio Pantnges Los Angeles 
Bachen A Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia 
Baker Billy Meirv Whirl B R 
Baker Harry 3042 Renow W Philadelphia 
Baker De Voe Trio Dainty Duchess B R 
Baker John T Star Show Girls B R 
Bannan Joe Girls from Happyland B R 
Bantas Four Columbians B R 
Benyan Alfred 122 Smith Winnipeg Can 
Baraban Troupe 1304 Fifth Ave N Y 
Barbee Hill A Co 1262 Nat Av San Diego 
Barber A Palmer American Omaha Indef 
Barnes A Crawford Orpheum Montreal 
Barnes & Robinson 237 W 137 N Y 
Barrett Tom Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Barrington M Queen of Jardtp de Paris B R 
Barron Geo 2602 5 Av N Y 



Barry A Richards Trent Trenton N J 

Barry A Hack, 761 Windlake Milwaukee 

Bartell A Garfield 2600 E 53 Cleveland 

Bartlett Harmon A Erngif 353 W 56 N Y 

Barto El 2531 N Hollywood Philadelphia 

Barto A McCue Midnight Maidens B R 

Barton Joe Follies of the Day B R 

Bates Vlrgle Irwins Big Show B R 

Bates A Neville 57 Gregory New Haven 

Baum Will H A Co 07 Wolcott New Haven 

Baumann A Ralph 360 Howard Av New Haven 

Baxter Sidney A Co 1722 48 Av Melrose Cal 

Bayton Ida Girls from Happyland B R 

Be Ano Duo 3442 Charlton Chicago 

Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 

Beard Billy Majestic Ft Worth 

Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago 

Beaugarde Marie Merry Whirl B R 

Beers Leo Jefferson St Augustine Fla 

Behler Agnes Dreamlanders B R 

Behren Musical 52 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Beimel Musical 341 E 87 New York 

Bell Arthur H 488 12 Av Newark N J 

Bell Boys Trio 2206 7 Av N Y 

Bell Norma Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Belle May Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Belmont May Century Girls B R 

Belmont Joe 70 Brook London 

Belmont Florence Girls from Happyland B R 

Belmont M Follies of New York B R 

Belzac Irving 250 W 112 New York 

Benn A Leon 220 W 38 New York 

Bennett Archie Irwins Big Show B R 

Bennett Florence Irwins Majesties B R 

Bennett Sam Rose Sydell B R 

Bennett A Marcello 206 W 67 New York 

Bennett Bros 330 B 66 New York 

Benson Marlon J Passing Parade B R 

Bentley Musical 121 Clipper San Francisco 

Benton Beulah Irwins Majesties B R 

Benton Ruth Big Banner Show B R 

Berg Liddy Bon Tons B R 

Berger Anna Miss N Y Jr B R 

Bernhard Hugh Bohemians B R 

Beverly Sisters 5722 Springfield Av Phila 

Bevins Clem Rollickers B R 

Beyer Ben A Bro, 1406 Bryant Av N Y 

Biekncll A Glbney Princess Hot Springs 

Big City Four Majestic Chicago 

Bison City Four Orpheum Kansas City 

Blssett A Shady 248 W 37 N Y 

Black John J Miss N Y Jr B R 

Black A Leslie 3722 Eberly Av Chicago 

Blair Haze] Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Blamphin & Hehr American Elyria O 

Bloomquest & Co 3220 Chicago Av Minneapolis 

Bobannon Burt Hastings Show B R 

Bolses Sensational 100 W 143 New York 

Bonner Alf Brigadiers B R 

Booth Trio Jacque* Waterbury 

Borella Arthur 524 Stanton Greensburg Pa 

Borrow Sidney Big Banner Show B R 

Bostock Jean Lovemakers B R 

Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass 

Boulden & Qulnn 212 W 42 N Y 

Houton Harry & Co 1305 E 55 Chicago 

Bouvler Mayme Merry Whirl B R 

Bowers Walters & Crooker Columbia St Louis 

Bouman Fred 14 Webster Med ford Mass 

Boyd & Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City 

Boyle Bros Victoria Lafayette Ind 

Bradley & Ward Royal Manistee Mich 

Bradleys The 1H14 Rush Birmingham 

Brand Laura M 515 Main Buffalo 

Bray Joe Irwins Big Show B R 

Brennan Geo Trocaderos B R 

Brennen Samuel N 2.S56 Tulip Phila 

Breton Ted & Corinne 114 W 44 New York 

Bretonne May A Co Princess Cobalt Can 

Brlnkleys The 424 W 30 N Y 

Brlnkman E Orpheum Canton O 

Brlstow Lydla Dreamlanders B R 

Brltton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia 

Brixton A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn 

Browder A Browder 020-5 Minneapolis 

Broe A Maxim 1240 Wabash Av Chicago 

Brookes A Carlisle 38 Olenwood Buffalo 

Brookland Cbas Runaway Girls B R 

Brooks Florrle Big Review B R 



Brooks The Girls from Happyland B R 

Brooks Harvey Cracker Jacks B R 

Brooks A Kingman 2 Lynde Boston 

Brooks & Jennings 861 W Bronx N Y 

Brown Sammle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Brown A Brown 60 W 115 N Y 

Brown & Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mars 

Bruce Lena Lovemakers B* R 

Bruno Max C 100 Baldwin Elmlra N Y 

Bryant May Irwins Big Show B R 

Brydon A Harmon 220 Montgomery Jersey City 

Buckley Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Buckley Louise San Jose Cal 

Bullock Tom Trocaderos B R 

Bunce Jack 2210 13 Philadelphia 

Burgess Bobby & West Sts Majestic Dallas 

Burgei/ 'Jarvey J 027 Trenton Av, Pittsburg 

Burke « 344 W 14 N Y 

Burke Mfonle Trocaderos B R 

Burke & Variow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burnett Tom Century Girls B R 

Burns Jack O H Amityvillc N Y 

Burns May & Lily 116 W 30 New York 

Burrows Lman 2050 North Av Chicago 

Burt Wm P A Daughter 133 W 45 N Y 

Burton Jack Marathon Girls B R 

Busch Devere Four Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bushnell May Fads A Follies B R 

Butlers Musical 423 S 8 Phila 

Butterworth Charley 850 Treat San Francisco 

Byron Gleta Academy Fall River 

Byron Ben Passing Parade B R 



Cahlll Wm Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Cain John E Knickerbockers B R 

Callahan Grace Bohemians B R 

('■anrepon Eleanor Vaudeville Coats-villc Pa 

Campboll Al 007 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Campbell Harry Marathon Girls B R 

Campbell Phyllis Merry Whirl B R 

Campbell & Parker Rose Sydell B R 

Campbell Zelma Bon Tons B R 

Campeaun Beatrice Knickerbockers B R 

Canfled Al Follies of New York B R 

Canfield & Carleton 2218 80 Bensonhurst L I 

Cantway Fred R 6425 Woodlawn Av Chicago 

Capman Bert Follies of New York B R 

Capron Nell Follies of New York B R 

Cardon Cbas Vanity Fair B R 

Cardownie Sisters 425 N Liberty Alliance O 

Carey A Stampe 824 42 Bklyn 

Carle Irving 42t)3 No 41 Chicago 

Carlton Frank Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

Carmelos Pictures Broadway Gaiety Girls B R 

Carmen Frank 465 W 163 N Y 

Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 

Carmontelle Hattle Marathon Girls B R 

Caron A Farnom 235 E 24 N Y 

Carral Holen A Co 1745 Warren Av Chicago 

CarroIIton A Van 5428 Monte Vista Los Angeles 

Carson Bros Orpheum Des Moines 

Carters The Ava Mo 

Casad A DeVerne 312 -Valley Dayton O 

Cashurn & Murphy Wichita Kan 

Casmus & La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 

Case Paul HI S Clark Chicago 

Caulfleld A Driver Norroandle Hotel New York 

Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London 

Celeste Grace Midnight Maidens B R 

Chabanty Marguerite Columbians B R 

Chadwick Trio Dominion Ottawa 

Champion Mamie Washington Society Girls B R 

Chantrell & Schuyler 210 Prospect Av Brooklyn 

Chapin Benjamin 566 W ISO New York 

Chapman Sisters 1620 Milburn Indianapolis 

Chase Dave 00 Birch Lynn Mass 

Chase Carma 2015 So Halstead Chicago 

Chassinn Hammcrstoins N Y 

Chatham Sisters 308 Grant Pittsburg 

Chick Frank Brigadiers B R 

Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scrnnton Pa 

Church City Four 1282 Decatur Brooklyn 

Clalrmont Josephine A Co 163 W 131 N Y 

Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 New York 

Clark Floretta 10 Lamburt Boston 

Clark Geo Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Clark A Duncan 1131 Prospect Indianapolis 

Clark A Ferguson 121 Phelps Englewood 

Claton Carlos 23516 5 Av Nashville Tenn 

Claus A Radcllffe 1640 Dayton Av St Paul 

Clayton Drew Players American Davenport la 

Clear Chas 100 Mornlngslde Av New York 

demons Margaret Midnight Maidens B R 

Clermonto A Miner 30 W 00 New York 

Clever Trio 2120 Arch Philadelphia 

Cliff & Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago 

Cllto A Sylvester 2! 18 Winter Philadelphia 

Clure Raymond 657 Dennison Av Columbus O 

Clyo Rochelle 1470 Hancock Qulncy Mass 

Cody A Merritt Sisters Hi ion Augusta Ga 

Cohan Will H Miss New York Jr B R 

Coh<n Nathan Hastings Show B It 

Cole Chas C Rollickers B R 

College Life Polls Wilkes. Barre 

Collins Eddie r, Root] Jersey N J 

Collins Fred Drenmlandnrs B R 

Colton Tommy Fads ft Follies B R 

Colton A Darrow Kentucky Belles B R 

Comrades Four 8J4 Trinity Av New York 

Conn Hugh L Fads * Follies B R 

Conn Richard 201 W 100 N Y 

Connellv Mr. & Mrs Orphoum Duluth 

Connelly Pete & Myrtle 720 N Clark Chicago 

Connelly & Webb Polls Scranton 

Coogan Alan Lovemakers B R 



Cook Geraldlne 675 Jackson Av New York 
Corbett Ada Miss New York Jr B R 
Corbett & Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J 
Corinne Suzanne Fads A Follies B R 
Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle 
Cotter A Boulden 1836 Vineyard Philadelphia 
Coyle A Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 
Coyne Tom Hastings Show B R 
Crane Mrs Gardner Proctors Newark N J 
Crawford Catherine Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Crawford Glenn S 1430 Baxter Toledo 
Crelghton Bros Midnight Maidens B R 
Cressy A Dayne Majestic Milwaukee 
Crlspl Ida Irwins Big Show B R 
Crosby Ana 162 E 8 Peru Ind 

DICK CROLIUS 

Slang Prince Supreme. 
Permanent address, 224 W. 46th St., New York. 

Cross A Josephine Orpheum Seattle 

Cross A Maye 1312 Huron Toledo 

Culhanes Comedians N Vernon Ind 

Cullen Thos Runaway Girls B R 

Cullen Bros 2016 Ellsworth Philadelphia 

Cummlnger A Colonna Cheltsea London 

Cummings Josle Rose Sydell B R 

Cunningham B A D 112 Wash'nt Champaign 111 

Cunningham A Marlon 155 E 06 N Y 

Curtin Patsle Century Olrls B R 

Curtis Blanche Marathon Girls B R 

Cuttys Musical Orpheum Oakland 

Cycling Brunettes BIJou Duluth 



D. 



Dagwell Sisters Orpheum Harrisburg 

Dale Warren E 1308 S Carlisle Philadelphia 

Dale A Harris 1610 Madison Av New York 

Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia 

Dallas Beulah Orpheum Savannah 

Daly A O'Brien National Sydney Indef 

Da lye Country Choir Grand Tacoma 

Darmondy Germantown Phila 

Davenport Edna Big Banner Show B R 

Davenport Flossie Pennant Winners B R 

Davenport Pearle B Orpheum Butler Pa Indef 

Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago 

Davis A Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 

Davidson Dott 1305 Michigan Av Niagara Falls 

Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 344 E 58 N Y 

De Clalnvllle Sid 1313 Douglas Omaha 

DeGrace A Gordon 022 Liberty Brooklyn 

De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee 

De Mar Rose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Mar Zelle Knickerbockers B R 

De Mario Clnlselll St Petersburg Russia • 

De Milt Oertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn 

De Oesch Mile M 336 S 10 Saginaw 

De Ilenzo A La Due Polls Worcester 

De Vassy ThoB Big Banner Show B R 

De Velde Ermond J A Co 40 Bway Norwich Ct 

De Velde & Zelda Keiths Patcrson N J 

Dc Vere Tony Watsons Burlesquers B R 

De Verne * Van 4572 Yates Denver 

He Witt Burns Ai Terrace Tlchys Prague Austria 

De Young Tom l.">0 E 113 New York 

De Young Mabel 122 W 115 New York 

Dean Lew 452 2 Niagara Falls 

Dean & Sibley 403 Columbus Av Boston 

Dcavc* Harry A Co Crystal Chicago 

Deery Frank 204 West End Av New York 

Delaney Patsy Miss New York Jr B R 

Delmar A Delntar Pantages Denver 

Delmor Arthur Irwins Big Show B R 

Delmore Adelaide Girls from Happyland B R 

Helton Bros 201 W 38 New York 

Demacos 112 N Phila 

Deming A Alton Americans B R 

Dcnman Louise 180 Rawson Atlanta 

Denton G Francis 451 W 44 New York 

Desmond Vera Lovemakers B R 

Diamond Four Empress Ft Worth 

Dlas Mona Bohemians B R 

Anita Diaz's Monkeys 

Next Week (Dec. 5). Grand, Syracuee. 
Direction AL SUTHERLAND. 



Dlolas The 162 E 5 Mansfield O 

Dixon Belle College Girls B R 

Dobbs Wilbur Ginger Girls B It 

Dodd Emily & Jessle201 Division Av Brooklyn 

Doherty A Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 

Dolan A Lenharr 2400 7 Av New York 

Dolce Staters 240 W 14 N Y 

Donaghy G Francis 310 .">."» Brooklyn 

Donald & Carson 216 W 103 N< w York 

Donegan Sisters Bon Tons B It 

Donner Doris 343 Lincoln John -town I'a 

Doss Billy 102 High Columbia T< h „ 

Douglas A Burns 326 W I : \ V 

Douglass Chas Washington .-'on.-v <;irls II It 

Dow \- Lavnn SOS CauM'.M-l! Av \ Y 

Downey I^eslle T Elite Sti< 1 ■•ivran Wis indef 

Doyle Phil Merry Whirl B R 

Drew Chas Pa -sing Paiade I'. K 



I irew I )on»t h v ".77 ^ \ • 



York 



Duhe Leo L'.'H Sh.w< \ v Trov 

Du Bols Great # Co ^» No Wa-.-h Av Bridgeport 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



C olossal S uccess j. RADIE FURMAN 



Next Week (Dec.5)Orph«um v 8an Francisco 



First 



Tears. Es Rests, Orph ei w Circsit 




GRAHAM 



"The Beau Ideal Invention" 

Meeting: With Success in America 



WILUAM MORRIS TIME; 





CATES 

World's Greatest and 
Best Musical Act 

$1,000.00 IN CASH TO PROVE OUR CLAIM 
TO THIS TITLE. ' 



FEATURING 
FRANK B. CATE, CORNET VIRTUOSO. 

WALTER H. CATE. WORLD'S GREATEST 
SAXOPHONE SOLOIST. 

FRED O. CATE, PLAYING THE LARGEST 
SAXOPHONE IN THE WORLD. 

4 LARGE XYLOPHONES, 4 
WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHONE TEAM. 



•UY 



FRANCES 



RAWSON AND CLARE 



»» 



M JU8T KIDS" IN "VESTERC 

Completed 21 weeks 8.-C. Circuit Time extended 14 more, 

NEXT WEEK (DEC. 5) MAJESTIC. LA CROSSE. WIS. 



OT" <m frw wm, wr t^MX tJUtt^ ? 



BOBBIE »hd HAZELLE ROBISON 

In "PLAYFUL PATTER" Address: Care VARIETY, Chicago. 

Minneapolis "Journal." Feb. 23, 1010: "Another act on this week's bill at the Unique who 
have strong hold on Minneapolis affections are pretty Hazelle and Buave Bobble Roblson, In 
'Bits of Nonsense.' A line of new patter and several new pleasing songs, Including one of their 
own composition, make the act most acceptable." 




ADAMS 



and 



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•»»• - ••«» 



LEWIS 

In Refined Musical Comedy 

Direction 

Norman Jefferies 






ASSISTED BY 







"MONSIEUR OSCAR." 
One of Torcat's Stars. 




M'LLE FLOR D'ALJZA 



Presenting the Only Troupe of Trained 
Game Roosters in the World 



What Mr. Vic Hugo said of Torcat's Rooster act: 
"I wish to congratulate you for presenting to the 
public one of the best and most novel acts that I 
have played In my theatre ; I also wish to compliment 
you on your stage setting ; It Is, Indeed, very pretty 
and most attractive. The act gave the best of satis- 
faction at my house."— Vic Hugo, Manager Majestic 
Theatre, Cedar Rapids, Not. 20, 1010. 



LAWRENCE JOHNSTON 

The King of Ventriloquists. 



MABEL. JOHNSTON 

World's Greatest Lady Ventriloquist. 



BACK ON BROADWAY 



OLLIE YOUNG i MISS APRIL 



One of the effective numbers at the Fifth Ave. this week. 



Address Hotel Van Courtland, 49th St. and Bway., New York 







World's Greatest Risley Acrobats 

Including 3 Ponies, 1 Donkey 



Next Week (Dec. 5) Orpheum, Brooklyn 
Dec. 12, Alhambra, New York 



VARIETY 



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De Mara A Oualtierl 307 W Water Elm Ira N T 

Duffy Tommy Queen of Jardin de Parle B R 

Dulzell Paul Polls Bridgeport 

Duncan A O 942 B 9 Bklyn 

Dunedin Troupe Bod Tons B R 

Dunham Jack Bohemians B R 

Dunn Arthur P 217 E Lacock Pittsburg 

Dupllle Ernest A 98 Charing Cross London 

Duprez Fred Orpheum New Orleans 

Durgln Oeo Passing Parade B R 

Dwyer Lottie Trio 130 Scott Wilkes Barre 



JEANETTE DUPRE 

Address American Theatre, San Francisco. 



Eddy A Tallman 640 Lincoln Blvd Chleage 
Edman A Oaylor Box 39 Richmond Ind 
Edna Ruth 419 W Green Olean N T 
Edwards Gertrude Miss New York Jr B R 



EDWARDS, VAN m TIERNEY 

REFINED ENTERTAINERS. 

Management Ed. 8. Keller. 

Next Week (Dec. 5), Keith's, Providence. 

Edwards Shorty 213 Carroll Alleghenr 

Edythe Corlnne 325 8 Robey Chicago 

Egan Geo Marathon Girls B R 

Ehrendall Bros A Dutton Keiths Peterson 

El Barto 2531 Hollywood Philadelphia 

Elber Lew Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Elliott Jack Runaway Girls B R 

Ellsworth Harry A Lillian Century Girls B R 

El wood Perry A Downing 024 Harlem At Balto 

Emelie Troupe 604 E Taylor Bloomington 111 

Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 

Emerson A Le Clear 23 Beach At Grand Rapids 

Emerson Ida Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 

Emerson Harry Midnight Maidens B R 

Emmett A Lower 410 Pine Darby Pa 

Englebreth G W 2313 Highland At Cincinnati 

Ensor Wm Hastings Show B R 

Esmann H T 1284 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Evans Allen 1 Twins Big Show B R 

Evans Bessie 3701 Cottage Grove A Chicago 

Evens Fred A Beattle Knickerbockers B R 

Evans Teddy Midnight Maidens B R 

Evans A Lloyd 023 E 12 Brooklyn 

Evelyn Sisters 252 Green At Brooklyn 

Everett Gertrude Fads A Follies B R 

Evers Geo 210 Losoya 8an Antonio 

Swing Chas A Nina 455 Telfair Augusta 



Fali-chlld Sisters 320 Dlxwell At New Haven 
Fairchlld Mr A Mrs 1321 Vernon Harrlsburg 
Fairburn Jas Miss New York Jr B R 
Falls Billy A 488 Lyell At Rochester 
Fanta Trio 8 Union Sq New York 

FARRELL-TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Mack Face in Vaudeville. 
This Week (Nov. 28), Manhattan Opera 
House. New York. 



Fawn Loretta Rose Sydell B R 

Fay Qua Irwlns Majesties B R 

Fay Two Coleys A Fay Orpheum Easton 

Fennel & Tyson Sheas Buffalo 

Fenner A Fox 630 Central Camden N J 



DAVE FERGUSON 

Next Week (Dec. 5), Poll's, New Haven. 



Ferguson Mabel Bowdoin Sq Boston indef 
Ferguson Frank 480 E 43 Chicago 
Ferguson Jos 127 W 67 New York 
Ferguson Marguerite Hastings Show B R 
Fern Ray 1300 W Ontario Philadelphia 
Fernandez May Duo 207 E 87 New York 
Ferrard Grace 2716 Warsaw At Chicago 
Fields School Kids Hamlin Chicago 
Finn A Ford 280 Revere Wlnthrop Mass 
Finney Frank Trocaderos B R 
Fisher Marie Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Fisher Susie Rose Sydell B R 
Fiske Gertrude Brigadiers B R 
Fitzgerald A Qulnn Bowery Burlesquers 
Fltzsimmons A Cameron 5600 S Green Chicago 
Fletchers 33 Rondell PI San Francisco 



JEANIE FLETCHER 

SCOTTISH PRIMA DONNA 

America Travesty Stars 

Pickwick, San Diego, Cal. Indefinite. 



Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn 

Florede Nellie Columbians B R 

Follette A Wicks 1824 Gates At Brooklyn 

Forbes A Bowman 201 W 112 New York 

Force A Williams Orpheum Lincoln Neb 

Force Johnny 800 Edmonson Baltimore 

Ford Geo Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Ford A Co 300 Fen ton Flint Mich 

Ford A Louise 128 8 Broad Mankato Minn 

Foreman Robt N 308 W 00 New York 

Fonnby Geo Walthew House Wlgan England 

Foster Harry A Sallle 1836 E 12 Philadelphia 

Foster Billy 2316 Centre Pittsburg 

Fox A Summers 517 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox Florence 172 Filmore Rochester 

Fox Will World of Pleasure B R 

Foyer Eddie 0020 Plerpont Cleveland 

Francis Wlnnifred Vanity Fair B R 

Francis Wlllsrd 67 W 138 New York 

Franclscos 343 N Clark Chicago 

Frank Sophia A Myrtle Miss New York Jr B R 

Franz Slg Ginger Girls B R 

Freed Jack 17 E 105 New York 

Freeman Florence Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

freeman Frank E Queen of Bohemia B R 

Freeman Bros Girls from Happyland B R 

Frellgh Llssie Bowery Burlesquers B R 



French Henri Gerard Hotel New York 
French A Williams 821 W Blaine Seattle 
Frevoll Majestic Birmingham 
Prlcke Wiilman Loveinakers B R 
Frobel A Ruge 314 W 23 New York 



Oaffney Sisters 1407 Madison Chicago 

Oaffney Al 803 Vernon Brooklyn N Y 

Gage Chas 170 White Bprtngneld Mass 

Gale Ernie 160 Eastern Av Toronto 

Gallagher Ed Big Banner Show B R 

Garden Geo Olrls from Hsppyland B R 

Gardner Andy Bohemians B R 

Gardner Oeorgle A Co 4646 Kenmore Av Chic 

Gardiner Family 1058 N 8 Philadelphia 

Oarrlty Harry Princess Los Angeles indef 

Oath Karl A Emma 508 Cass Chicago 

Oaylor Chaa 768 17 Detroit 

Gear Irving Century Olrls B R 

Oenaro A Thoel Majestic Corslcana Tex Indef 

George Chaa N Potomac Hagerstown Md 

George Armstrong T Jacks B R 

Germane Anna T 25 Arnold Revere Mass 

Getting* J F Marathon Oirla B R 

Oeyer Bert Palace Motel Chicago 

Gilbert Ella R Runaway Olrls B R 

GUI Edna Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Ollmore Mildred Broadway Gaiety Girls B R 

Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Gleaaon Violet 480 Lexington Waltbam Mass 

Glover Edna May 862 Emporia At Wichita 

Godfrey A Meaderson 22U0 B 14 Kansas City 

Goforth A Doyle 251 Halsey Brooklyn 

Golden Claude 177 Walnut At Boston 

Golden Sam Washington Society Girls B R 

Golden Nat Hastings 8how B R 

Goldle Annette Big Banner Show B R 

Goldle Jack Ginger Girls B R 

Goodrich Mitchell Hastings Show B R 

Goodrode Great Vaudeville Otsego Mich 

Gordo El Victoria Baltimore 

Gordon Wm C Orpheum Schenectady 

Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantic Av Brooklyn 

Gordon A Barber 26 80 Locust Hagerstown Md 

Gossans Bobby 400 So 6 Columbus O 

Oottlob Amy 600 No Clark Chicago 

Gould C W Marathon Girls B R 

Gould A Rice 326 Smith Providence R I 

Goyt Trio 856 Willow Akron O 

Grace Frank College Girls B R 

Graham Frank Marathon Olrls B R 

Orannon I la Melrose Park Pa 

Orant Burt A Bertha 2056 Dearborn Chicago 

Granville A Mack Cherry Blossoms B R 

OranTllle A Rogers Majestic Milwaukee 

Graves Joy Dreamlanders B R 

Gray A Gray 1022 Birch Joplln Mo 

Gray A Graham Sydney Australia Indef 

Green Edna Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Green Ethel Grand Syracuse 

Greene Wlnnifred Runaway Olrls B R 

Oremmer A Melton 1437 8 6 Louisville 

Grieves 155 W 63 New York 

Griffith John P Trocaderos B R 

Griffith Myrtle E 5805 Klrkwood Av Pittsburg 

Griffs A Hoot 1328 Cambria Philadelphia 

Grimes Tom A Gertie Wllllamstown N J 

Grimm A Satchell 255 Rldgewood av Bklyn 

Groom 81sters 503 N Hermitage Trenton N J 

Grossman Al 532 North Rochester 

Grover A Richards Orpheum Ogden Utah 

GroTlnl Oeanette Washington Society Girls B R 

Gruber A Kew 408 4 Av E Flint Mich 

Gullfoyle A Charlton 303 Harrison Detroit 

Guyer Victoria Miss New York Jr B R 

H. 

Hall E Clayton Elmhurst Pa 

Hall Ed Passing Parade B R 

Hall Geo F Empire Plttsfleld Mass 

Hall A Pray 50 Columbia Swampscott Mass 

Hall A Briscoe 56 Orchard Norwich Conn 

Halperin Nan 1621 E 17 At Denver 

Halls Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Mass 

Halpern Leo Hastings Show B R 

Halson Boys 21 E 08 New York 

Halsted Willlard 1141 Prytania New Orleans 

Hamllns The 51 Scoval Pi Detroit 

Hamilton Estelle B Miles Minneapolis 

Hamilton Maude Watsons Burlesquers B R 

HAMMOND and FORRESTER 

SulllTan-Consldlne Circuit 

Hammond Oracle Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 
Hampton A Bassett 4866 Wlnthrop Av Chicago 
Haney A Long 117 State N Vernon Ind 
Haney Edith Gaiety Springfield 111 



EDITH HANEY 

POCKET EDITION COMEDIENNE. 
Always Working. Direction. A. E. MEYERS. 
"^^^™ — — ^— ^— — — — ■ 
Hannon Billy 1530 No Hamlin Av Chicago 
Hanson Harry L Wlllard Chicago 
Hansons A Co 1037 Tremont Boston 
Hanvey A Baylies 552 Lenox Av New York 
Harcourt Frsnk Cracker Jacks B R 
Harmonists Four Oayety Louisville 
Harmonious Four Alamo New Orleans indef 
Harrington Bobby Serenaders B R 
Harris A Randall Indiana Marlon Ind 
Harroa Lucy Knickerbocker* B R 
Hart Bros 204 Central Central Falls R I 
Hart Stanley Ward 344."> Fine St St Louis 
Hart Msurlce 150 Lenox Av New York 
Hart Marie A Billy Orpheum Seattle 
Hartwell Effle Big Banner Sbow B R 
Harvey Harry Hasting* Show B R 
Harvey « The 507 Weptern Mounderllle W Va 
Hartman Gretchen 523 W 135 New York 
Hastings Hsrry Hastings Sbow B R 
Hasty Charlie Majestic Columbus Ga 
Haswell J H Msjestlc El I wood City Pa Indef 
Hatches The 47 E 132 New York 
Hatfield Fannie A Co Bijou Worcester 



Hum kins Harry College Girls B R 

Hawthorne Hilda Orpheum Portland 

Hayes Margaret WaiaouB burlehiiuers B R 

Hayes Gertrude Follies of the Day B R 

Hayes A Patton Carson City Nev indef 

Hayman A Franklin llolborn London 

Haynes Beatrice Ameruan& U K 

Hayward A llayward Grand Evansvllle Ind 

Razellon Jas Washington Society Girls B K 

Hearn Sam Follies of the Day U K 

Heath Frankle Big Review B »\ 

Held A La Rue 1328 Vine Philadelphia 

Helene La Belle Kentucky Belles B R 

Henderson A Thomas T21 W 4U New York 

Hendrlx Klarl College Girls B R 

Henella A Howard 040 N Clark Chicago 

Hennlngs Orpheum Peoria 111 

Henry Dick Ml Palmetto Brooklyn 

Henry Girls 2320 So 17 Philadelphia 

Henrys 423 E 162 N Y 

Herbert Grand Knoxvllle Tenn 

Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mass 

Herman Lew Grand Hamilton O 

Herman A Rice 42U W 30 New York 

Hers Geo 832 Stone Av Scranton 

Heesle Orpheum Boise Idaho 

Heverley Great 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hill Arthur Hastings Sbow B R 

Hill Edmunds Trio 202 Nelson New Brunswick 

Hill Chas J Ginger Girls B R 

Hillard May Sam T Jacks B R 

Hlllman A Roberts 516 S 11 Saginaw Mich 

Hills Harry Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Hlnes A Fenton 151 W 63 New York 

Holden J Maurice Dainty Duchess B R 

Holden Harry Knickerbockers B R 

Hollander Joe Irwlns Majesties B R 

Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadillac Mich 

Holmes Ben Box 8111 Richmond Va 

Holt Alf Sydney Australia 

Honan A Helm 128 Lockwood Buffalo « 

Hood Sam 721 Florence Mobile Ala 

Hoover Lillian 432 W 34 New York 

Hopp Fred 320 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Hotallng Edward 557 S Division Grand Rapids 

Howard Bros Polls Hartford 

Howard Chas Follies of New York B R 

Howard Emily 044 N Clark Chicago 

Howard Mote Vanity Fair B R 

Howard Geo F Big Review B R 

Howard Comedy Four 983 3 Av Brooklyn 

Howard Harry A Mae 222 S Peoria Chicago 

Howard Bernice & Co 27>2 W 38 New York 

Howe Sam Lovemakers B R 

Howe Llzette Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Huegel & Qulnn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hufford A Chain Princess Wichita Kan 

Hurlbert A DeLong 4410 Madison Chicago 

Hunt Robt Washington Society Girls B R 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley F J 152 Magnolia Av Elizabeth N J 

Hutchinson Al 210 E 14 New York 

Huxley Dorcas E Vanity Fair B R 

Hyatt A Le No re 1012 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hylands Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hymer John B Shubert Utlca 

Hynde Bessie 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imhoff Roger Fads A Follies B R 
Inge Clara 300 W 49 N Y 
Ingram A Seeley 288 Crane Av Detroit 
Ingrams Two 1804 Story Boone la 
Inness A Ryan Majestic Charleston S C 
Irish May Watson Burlesquers B K 
Irving Pearl Pennant Winners B R 
Irwin Flo 227 W 45 New York 
Irwin Geo Irwlns Big Show B R 



J. 



Jackson H'ry A Kate 206 Buena Vista Yonkers 

Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo 

Jackson Robt M Runaway Girls B R 

Jackson A Long No Vernon Ind 

Jansen Ben A Chas Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Jeffries Tom 15o Henry Brooklyn 

Jennings Jewell A Barlowe 3302 Arlington St L 

Jennings A Renfrew Orpheum Ottawa 

Jerge A Hamilton 392 Mass Av Buffalo 

Jerome Edwin Merry Whirl B R 

Jess A Dell 1202 N 5 St Louis 

Jess Johnny Cracker Jacks B R 

Jewel 203 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Johnson Honey 39 Tremont Cambridge Mass 

Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America 

Johnson Bros A Johnson 0245 Callowhlll Phlla 

Johnston Elsie Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Johnston A Buckley Golden Crook B R 

Johnstone Cheater R 49 Lexington av N Y 

Jones A Rogers 1351 Park Av New York 

Jones Maud 471 Lenox Av New York 

Jones A Gillam Yale Stock Co 

Jones * Whitehead 83 Hoyden Newark N J 

Jose Orpheum Cincinnati 

Joyce Jack Circus Bush Vienna 

Julian & Dyer 07 H1*h Detroit 

Juno A Wells 511 E 78 New York 



Kane Leonard Majestic Houston 

Kartello Bros Paterwon N J 

Kaufman Reba A Inez Folle<» Rergere Paris 

Knufmsn Troupe Columbia Cincinnati 

Kaufman Bros Orpheum Salt Lake 

Kaufmanna Majestic Willi.«ton N D 

Keating A Murray makers Wlldwood N J indef 

Keaton A Barry 74 Roylston Boston 

Kenfons Three Hnthaways I^owcll 

Keeley Bros Apollo Manhclm Ger 



Jim. F. 



THEM'S THEM. 



ANNIE M. 



E. F. HAWLEY and CO. 

THE BANDIT. 
Next Week (Dec. 5), Temple, Detroit. 
EDW. 8. KELLER. Rep. 



KELLY and KENT 



Kelley Joe K and Arch Philadelphia Indef 

Kelly Eugene Knickerbockers B R 

Kelly Lew Serenaders B R 

Kelly A Wentworth Orpheum Champaign 111 

Kelsey Sisters 4832 Christiana Av Chicago 

Keltners 133 Colonial Pi Dallas 

Kendall Ruth Miss New York Jr B R 

Kendall Chas A Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kennedy Joe 1131 N 3 Av Knoxvllle 

Kenney A Hollls 60 Holmes Av Brookllne Mass 

Kenney Nobody A Piatt Polls Scranton 



Kent A Wilson 0030 Monroe Av Chicago 

Keough Edwin Continental Hotel San Fran 

Kessner Rose 438 W 104 New York 

Kiuuers Bert A Dorothy 1274 Clay San Fran 

Klne Josle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

King Margaret H Serenaders B R 

King Bros Msjestlc Des Moines 

King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Eng Indef 

Klunebrew A Klara O H Plymouth 111 Indef 

Klralfo Bros 1710 3 Av Evansvllle Ind 

Kirschbaum Harry 1023 Main Kansas City 

Klein A Clifton 507 W 124th N Y 

Knight Harlan E A Co Orpheum Spokane 

Knowlee R M College Girls B K 

Knox A Alvln Hathaways New Bedford 

Koehler Oryce 5u5o Calumet Chicago 

Kohers Three 08 13 Wheeling W Va 

Koler Harry Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Kovarick Rockland Me 

Kurtls Busse American Chicago 

Kuhns Three Orpheum Loe Angeles 



Lacey Will Mission St Lake 

Lacouver Lena Vanity Fair B R 

Lafayettes Two 185 Oraham Oshkosh 

Laird Major Irwlns Blf Show B R 

Lake Jas J Bon Tons B R 

Lalor Ed Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Lamont Harry A Flo O H Augusta Me 

Lancaster A Miller 640 Jonea Oakland 

Lane A O'Donnell Orpheum Omaha 

Lane Goodwin A Lane 3713 Locust Philadelphia 

Lane A Ardell 332 Genesee Rochester 

Lane Eddie 305 B 73 New York 

Lang Karl 273 Bickford Av Memphis 

Langdons Trevett Chicago 

Lauigan Joe 102 8 51 Philadelphia 

Lanttear Ward E 232 Schaefer Brooklyn 

La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 

La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jack 3315 E Baltimore 

La Centra A La Rue 2401 2 Av New York 

La Clair A West Star Charelol Pa 

La Fere Eleanore Miss New York Jr B R 

La Mar Dorothy World of Pleasure B R 

La Maze Bennett A La Male Manhatn OHNY 

La Moines Musical 332 5 Baraboo Wla 

La Nolle Ed A Helen 1707 N 15 Philadelphia 

LaPonte Marguerite Moosejaw Can 

La Rocca Roxy P 1245 Ohio Chicago 

La Rue A Holmee 21 Llllle Newark 

Le Tell Bros Premier Newburyport Maas 

La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J 

La Toy Bros Majestic Dallas 

La Vettes 1708 W 31 Kansas City 

Larkin Nicholas Runaway Girls B R 

La rose 220 Bleecker Brooklyn 

Larrlve 32 Shutter Montreal 

Laurent Marie 70 E 116 New York 

Laurie A Allen Family Wllllamsport Pa 

Lavender Will Big Review B R 

Lavlne A Inman 3201 B 81 Cleveland 

Lavardes Lillian 1200 Union Hackenaack N J 

Lawrence Bill Bohemians B R 

Lawrence A Edwards 1140 West'm'r Providence 

Lawrence A Wright 65 Copeland Roxbury Maas 

Layton Marie 252 E Indiana 'St Charlea 111 

Le Beau Jean Ginger Olrls B R 

Le Grange A Gordon 2823 Washington St Louis 

Le Hlrt 700 Clifford Av Rochester 

Le Pages 120 French Buffalo 

Le Pearl A Bogart 401 Solome Springfield 111 

Le Roy Lillian Marathon Girls B R 

Le Roy Vivian Oolden Crook B R 

Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan 

Le Roy Chas 1800 N Gay Baltimore 

Le Roy A Adams 1812 Locust Av Brie Pa 

Le Van Harry Big Review B R 

Leahy Bros Harrison Pawtucket R I 

Lee Minnie Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn 

Lefflngwell Nat A Co Los Angeles 

Lelck A Keith Tlvoll Dublin 

Lennon Bert Orpheum Freeport 111 

Lenss The 1818 School Chicago > 

Leonard A Drake 1000 Park PI Brooklyn 

Leonard A Phillips Hong Kong Toledo Indef 

Leonl Ruby Cracker Jacks B R 

Lerner Dave Americans B R 

Les Jundts 523 E Richard Dayton O 



ERT LESLIE 

KINO OF SLANG. 
With "Our Miss Olbbe," En Tour. 



Leslie Geo W Academy Buffalo 

Leslie Genie 301 Tremont Boston 

Leslie Frank 124 W 130 New York 

Leslie Mabel Big Banner Show B R 

Lestelle Eleanore Merry Whirl B R 

Lester Joe Golden Crook B R 

Lester A Kellet 318 Falrmount Av Jersey City 

Lev I no D A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn 

Levitt & Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 

Levy Family 47 W 120 New York 

Lewis A Vanity Fair B R 

Lewis A Lake 2411 Norton Av Kansas City 

Lewis Phil J 116 W 121 New York 

Lewis Walter A Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Maaa 

Lewis A Chapln Colonial Lawrence Mass 

Lewis A Green Dainty Duchess B R 

Lewis A Harr 146 W 16 N Y 

Lillian Grace Century Girls B R 

Llngermans 705 N 5 Philadelphia 

Liscord Lottie Watsons Burlesque B R 

Ltnsman Harry Hastings Show B R 

Little Stranger Polls Bridgeport 

Livingston Murry 830 E 163 New York 

Lloyd A Castano 104 W 01 New York 

Lloyd A Rumley Liberty Pittsburgh 

Lockwood Sisters Star Show Girls B R 

Lockwoods Musical 133 Cannon Poughkeepsle 

Lohse & Sterling National N Y 

London A Rlker 32 W 98 New York 

Long A Cotton American New Orleans 



A ReflnM Novelty SinKlriK Art. 
Nextr Week (Dei-. &). Majestic, Rock Island. 



Loral ne Oscar Anderson Louisville 
Loralne Harry Big Review B R 



28 



VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTIS\TS 

It has come to the notice of oar Manager, Mr. Jack Levy, that an act has been playing on the "small time" under the name of Anna and Effie 
Conley. We wish to advise managers we are not that act and have not been playing the "small time." We are the original Anna and Effie 
Conley. Any other act using this name and not booked by Jack Levy is employing an established vaudeville name to further their own purposes. 



NOTICE 





UNITED TIME 



(Original) 



Management of JACK LEVY 



IMMACULATE 




mma Don 

COMING EAST. FINISH WESTERN TOUR DEC. 10. 

According to NEWSPAPER CRITICS, Emma Don has made a BIGGER HIT than any other 
MALE IMPERSONATOR who ever came from ENGLAND. 

Will accept ENGAGEMENTS In the FIRST-CLASS HOUSES ONLY. 

Address care VARIETY. New Cork City. 

Sam ' aim Mary Marble 



in Vaudeville 

Direction JOHN W. DUNNE 



MITCHELL, WELLS and LEWIS 




^0 

S7w ftotfvkfllfr 6no«>: ''■— 
Week Dec. 12. President, Chicago 
Direction. LEE KRAUSE 



TOM 



JOHN 



MacEvoy i Powers 

Introducing a comedy offering In one, en- 
titled "The Traveling Salesmen." United Time. 
"Still Selling Door Mats." 



The 6REAT 
KAUFMANN TROUPE 

laclriisi "FRANK," Orpheum Ciicuit 

Perm. Add. 424 Amu St., 
Rochester, N. Y. 




EDW. BARNES ™° MABEL ROBINSON 

R SONOS 



ULAR SI NO 

We almost worked two consecutive weeks 



epresentative JAtVI 



Fourteen Weeks for 
Bert Levey Circuit 
Without a Lay-off 



BOBBIE 



CHARLIE 



JONES « GREINER 



COMING EAST 

A LIVE ONE 

WATCH FOR US 

Addr«w Car* VARIETY. Chicago 



ORIGINAL 



CHURCH CITY FOUR 



BOHLMAN 
WIN ROW 
REED 
CAMPBELL 



PLATING WESTERN VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION TIME 



UNIQUE SINCINO, OOMEDY AND PIANO DIVER8ION IN "ONE" 

THIS WEEK (Now. 28), BIJOU. JACKSON. MICH.; NEXT WEEK (Dec. 5). MAJESTIC. KALAMAZOO, MICH. 1 



OPEN ON INTERSTATE TIME DEC. Ifi 





VARIETY says on "Open Door":— "Mr. Lawson appeared to better advantage in character work as the old man in 'The Monkey's Paw'. It has unpleasant features; 

* *■ * Lawson's declamatory defense of 'The Jew'.' 
"EVENING MAIL" says:— "John Lawson is one of the best actors in New York. You forget he is>cting. He is really living the character." 

IN LONDON. RETURNING DEC. 15 ^"^^ "HUMANITY," "WHY THE THIRD FLOOR PASSED." "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY." Etc. 



FREEMAN BERNSTEIN will give information. 



Cable "THEATREBAY, LONDON" 



Another from 

the WEST 

Booked over the 

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 




Trio 



HE88 
L.I 



MUNRO 
> INS 



POWELL 
RUftVIEN 



I 



Opening at 

Orpheum Theatre 

Ogden, Utah 

Week Dec. 4 



Hear "Tom" Sing 
Oh! Say Wouldn't 
That bo a Dream? 
and see them do 
their "Bear Dance" 



FLETCHER 



A KNOCKOUT, 
Now on the Pan- 
tages Circuit. 



REFEREl 



YER8 



When amavMimg odvertUemenU ktnSty mention TAM1WTT. 



VARIETY 



LoTett Ed World of Pleasure B R 

Lowe Leslie J Hong Kong Toledo Indef 

Lowe Musical Colonial St Louis 

Lower F Edward Hastings Show B R 

Luce 4 Luce 026 N Broad Philadelphia 

Luken Al Marathon Girls B R 

Luttinger Lucas Co 536 Valencia San Fran 

Lynch Haiel 355 Norwood Av Grand Rapids 

Lynch Jack 93 Houston Newark 

Lynch 6 Zeller Keiths Providence 

Lynn Louis Star Show Girls B R 

Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 

Lyon A Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran lndef 



Macdonald Sisters 12 Bache San Francisco 

Mack Tom Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Mack A Co Lee 666 N State Chicago 

Mack Wm Follies of the Day B R 

Mack A Mack 6847 Chestnut Philadelphia 

Mack A Walker Polls New Haven 

Mackey J 8 Runaway Girls B R 

Macy Maud Hall 2618 B 26 Sheepshead Bay 

Madison Chas Trocaderos B R 

Mae Florence 43 Jefferson Bradford Pa 

Mae Rose Passing Parade B R 

Mahoney May Irwlns Big Show B R 

Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco indef 

Maltland Mable Vanity Fair B R 

Majestic Musical Four Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

Makarendo Duo Majestic Birmingham 

Malloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto 

Malvern Troupe Temple Grand Rapids 

Mangels John W Norka Akron O 

Mann Chas Dreamlanders B R 

Manning Frank 855 Bedford Av Brooklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clacy Grand Rapids 

Mantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley Av Chicago 

Mardo ft Hunter Cosy Corner Girls B R 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 

Mario Louise Vanity Fair B R 

Marion Johnny Century Girls B R 

Marlon Dave Dreamlanders B R 

Mario Aldo Trio Orpheum Seattle 

Marr Billle Irwlns Big Show B R 

Marsh ft Middleton 19 Dyer Av Everett Mass 

Martell Family Kentucky Belles B R 

Martha Mile 03 W 01 N Y 

Martin Frank A T Jacks B R 

Martin© Carl ft Rudolph 465 W 57 New York 

Mason Harry L College Girls B R 



BOB MATTHEWS 

60S Gaiety Theatre Bldg., 

Broadway and 46th St, New York. 

THE MATTHEWS AMUSEMENT CO. 



Mathleson Walter 848 W Ohio Chicago 
Matthews Harry ft Mae Robinson Cincinnati 
Matthews Mabel Grand Knoxvllle Tenn 
Maxims Models Eastern Hudson Union Hill NJ 
Maxims Models Western Anderson Louisville 
Maxwell ft Dudley Pastime Wichita Kan 
Mayne Elizabeth H 144 B 48 New York 
Mays Musical Four 154 W Oak Chicago 
Maxette Rose Marathon Girls B R 
McAllister Dick Vanity Fair B R 
McAvoy Harry Brigadiers B R 
McCale Larry Irwlns Big Show B R 
McCann Geraldine ft Co 706 Park Johnston Pa 
McCarvers 144 W 28 New York 
McClain M 3221 Madison Av Pittsburg 
McCloud Mable Bon Tons B R 
McConnell Sisters 1247 Madison Chicago 
McCormick ft Irving 503 W 178 New York 
McCune ft Grant 636 Benton Pittsburg 
McDowell John and Alice 627 6 Detroit 
McGarry ft McGarry Pennant Winners B R 
McGarry ft Harris 521 Palmer Toledo 
McGregor Sandy Brigadiers B R 
McGulre Tutz 09 High Detroit 
Mclntyre W J Follies of the Day B R 
McKay ft Cantwell Orpheum Sioux City 
McNallye Four 229 W 38 New York 
McNamee Bell Oakland 
McWaters ft Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn 
Meehan Billy Sam T Jacks B R 
Meik Anna Brigadiers B R 
Melody Lane Girls Temple Detroit 
Melrose ft Kennedy Grand Indianapolis 
Melrose Comedy Four Columbia Kansas City 
Mendelsohn Jack 103 W 63 New York 
Menetekel 104 E 14 New York 
Meredith Slaters 29 W 65 New York 
Merrill ft Otto Columbia Cincinnati 
Merritt Hal Majestic Johnstown Pa 
Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal 
Methen Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mass 
Meyer David Lewis ft Lake Musical Co 
Michael ft Michael 320 W 53 New York 
Milam ft De BoIb 825 19 Nashville 
Miles Margaret Fads ft Follies B R 
Military Four 079 E 24 Peterson N J 
Millard Bros Rose Sydell B R 
Miller Larry Princess St Paul indef 
Miller May Knickerbockers B R 
Miller A Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 
Miller Helen Passing Parade B R 
Miller ft Mack 2641 Federal Phlla 
Miller ft Princeton 88 Olney Providence 
Miller Theresa 118 W Grand Av Oklahoma 
Mills ft Moulton 58 Rose Buffalo 
Mlllman Trio Apollo Manhelm Ger 
Mllmars Congress Chicago 
Mintx ft Palmer 1305 N 7 Philadelphia 
Mlskel Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 
Mitchell Bennett Miss N Y Jr B R 
Mitchell ft Cain Regent Salford Eng 
Moller Harry 80 Blymer Delaware O 
Monarch Four Golden Crook B R 
Montgomery Harry 48 E 124 New York 
Montambo A Bartelll 40 E Liberty Waterbury 
Mooney ft Holbein Dundee Scotland 
Moore Snltz Knickerbockers B R 
Moore Helen J Columbians B R 
Moore Geo Prospect Cleveland 
Moosey Wm Brigadiers B R 
Morette Sisters Gaiety Springfield III 
Morgan Maybelle Midnight Maidens B R 
Morgan Bros 2525 E Madison Phlla 
Morgan King ft Thompson Sis 0()3 E 41 Chicago 
Morgan Meyers ft Mike 1236 W 26 Phlla 
Morris Felice Orpheum Los Angeles 
Morris Joe Dainty Duchess B R 
Morris Ed Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Morris Helen Passing Parade B R 
Morris A Wortman 132 N Law Allentown Pa 



Morris ft Morton 1306 St Johns PI Bklyn 

Morris Mildred ft Co 250 W 85 New York 

Morrison May Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Morse Marie Brigadiers B R 

Morton Harry K Golden Crook B R 

Morton ft Keenan 574 11 Brooklyn 

Moto Girl Majestic Ft Worth 

Mowatts Peerless Tlchys Prague Austria 

Mull Eva World of Pleasure B R 

Mullen Tom Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Mullen Jim Lovemakers B R 

Muller Maud 601 W 151 N Y 

Mulvey ft Amoros Orpheum Sioux City 

Murphy Frank P Star Show Girls B R 

Murphy Frances Dreamlanders B R 

Murray Elizabeth New Amsterdam N Y Indef 

Murray ft Alvln Great Alblni Co 

Musical Suffragettes Sheas Buffalo 

My Fancy 12 Adams Strand London 

Myers ft MacBryde 162 6 Av Troy N Y 

N 

Nash May Columbians B R 

Nawn Tom ft Co Keiths Phlla 

Nazarro Nat ft Co 3101 Tracy At Kansas City 

Nelson H P Follies of New York B R 

Nelson Chester Americans B R 

Nelson Bert A 1942 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson Georgia 2710 Virginia St Louis 

Nelson Oswald ft Borger 150 E 128 N Y 

Nevaros Three Temple Rochester 

Nevins ft Erwood Orpheum Minneapolis 

Newhoff ft Phelps 32 W 118 N Y 

Newton Billy 8 Miss New York Jr B R 

Nlcoli Ida Bohemians B R 

Noble ft Brooks Varieties Terre Haute 

Nonette 617 Flatbush Av Bklyn 

Norrle Baboons Charleston S C 

Norton Ned Follies of New York B R 

Norton C Porter 6342 Kimbark Av Chicago 

Norwalk Eddie 595 Prospect Av Bronx N Y 

Noss Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y 

Nugent J C Orpheum Sioux City 



O'Brien Frank Columbians B R 

O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny Av Phila 

O'Dell Fay Miss N Y Jr B R 

Odell ft Gilmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 

Ogden Gertrude H 2835 N Mozart Chicago 

Olio Trio Majestic Butte 

O'Neill A Regenery 592 Warren Bridgeport 

O'Neill Trio Orpheum Waterloo la 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B R 

O'Rourke ft Atkinson 1848 E 65 Cleveland 

Orpheus Comedy Four Queen Jardin de P B R 

Orr Chas F 131 W 41 N Y 

Orren ft McKenzle 608 East Springfield O 

Osbun A Doia 335 No Willow Av Chicago 

Ott Phil 178 A Tremont Boston 

Owen Dorothy Mae 3047 90 Chicago 

Ozavs The 48 Klnsey Av Kenmore N Y 



Packard Julia Passing Parade B R 
Palme Esther Mile 121 E 46 Chlcaco 
Palmer Daisy Golden Crook BR 
Palmer Louise Irwlns Big Show B R 
Palmer ft Lewis Pastime Wichita Kan 
Pardue Violet Follies of New York B R 
Parfray Edith College Girls B R 
Parker A Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn 
Parvls Geo W 2534 N Franklin Phlla 
Patrldge Mildred Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Al Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Sam 29 W 133 N Y 
Paul Dottle S Rolllckers B R 
Paul) A Ryholda 359 County New Bedford 
Paullnettl A Plquo 4324 Wain Franklin Pa 



PAULINE 




Qulnlan Josle 644 N Clark Chicago 

R 

Radcllff Pearl Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago 

Rainbow Sisters 840 14 San Francisco 

Rampey Allte Washington Society Girls B R 

Ramsey Sisters 110 Nassau Av Bklyn 

Randall Edith Marathon Girls B R 

Rauf Claude Bway Camden N J 

Rapier John 173 Cole Av Dallas 

Rawls A Von Kaufman BIJdu Duluth 

Rawson ft Clare Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Ray Ethel American Elyrla O 

Ray Eugene 5602 Prairie Av Chicago 

Ray ft Burns Star N Y 

Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn 

Raymond Ruby ft Co Temple Detroit 

Ray more ft Co 147 W 95 N Y 

Reded A Hadley Star Show Girls B R 

Redner Thomas ft Co 972 Hudson Av Detroit 

Redford ft Winchester Orpheum Omaha 

Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal 

Reed ft Earl 236 E 62 Los Angeles 

Reed Bros Majestic Chicago 

Reeves Al Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Reffkln Joe 163 Dudley Providence 

Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y 

Reld Jack Runaway Girls B R 

Reld 8isters 45 Broad Elizabeth N J 

Relnflelds Minstrels 4103 Morgan St Louis 

MAYME REMINGTON 

Exclusive W. V. M. A. Route. Booked Solid. 



Relyea Chas Kentucky Belles B R 
Renalles The 2064 Sutter San Francisco 
Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla 
Revere Marie Irwlns Big Show B R 
Reynolds ft Donegan Ronachers Vienna 
Reynolds Lew Follies of the Day B R 
Rhodes Marionettes 38 W 8 Chester Pa 
Rianos Four Orpheum Kansas City 
Rice Louise Dreamanders B R 
Rice Frank ft True 6340 Vernon Av Chicago 
Rise Sully ft Scott Lyric Dayton O 
Rich ft Howard 214 E It N Y 
Rich ft Rich 2229 Milwaukee Av Chicago 
Richard Bros 116 B 3 New York 
Richards Great Keiths Providence 
Riley ft Ahearn 35 Plant Dayton O 
Riley A C 28 W 125 New York 
Rio Violet Knickerbockers B R 
Rlpon Alf 545 E 87 N Y 
Ritchie Billy Vanity Fair B R 
Rltter ft Foster Croydon London 
Roach A E Vanity Fair B R 
Roatlnl Mile Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 
Rober Ous Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Roberts C B 1851 Sherman Av Denver 
Roberts Robt Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Roberts ft Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit 
Robinson Chas A Crusoe Girls B R 
Robinson The 901 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 
Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London 
Roblsch ft Childress Orpheum Alliance O 
Rocamora Suzanne Columbia Cincinnati 
-Roche Harry Sam T Jacks B R 
Rock ft Rol 1810 Indiana Av Chicago 
Rockway ft Conway Alrdome Chattanooga 
Roeder ft Lester 814 Broadway Buffalo 
Rogers Ed Girls from Happyland B R 
Roland ft Morln 208 Middlesex Lowell 
Rolande Geo S Box 290 Cumberland Md 
Roode Claude M Auditorium Lynn Mass 
Roof Jack A Clara 705 Green Phlla 
Rooney ft Bent Temple Rochester 
Rosaire ft Do re to Hanlons Superba 
Rose Dave Rose Sydell B R 
Rose Blanche Cracker Jacks B R 
Rose Lane ft Kelgard 125 W 43 N Y 
Rose Clarlna 6025 57 Brooklyn 
Rosa .ft Lewis Hip New Castle London 
Ross Fred T O H Chelsea Mich 
Ross Eddie G Majestic Houston 
Ross Sisters 65 Cumerford Providence 
Royden Virgle Rose Sydell B R 
Rush Ling Toy Plaza Chicago 
Russell ft Davis 1316 High Springfeld O 
Rutans Bong Birds Sun Marlon O 

THOS. J. 



Senzell Bros Lyceum Ogden Utah 
Sexton Chas B 2849 Johnston Chicago 
Ssvengala 526 8 Av N Y 



FRANK V. 



GRACB 



LINETTI&M RYANRICHFIELD CO 



UNITED TIME 



Payton Polly Bohemians B R 

Pearl Kathryn ft Violet Sam T Jacks B R 

Pearl Marty 32 Marcy Av Brooklyn 

Peerless Gilbert Ginger Girls B R 

Pearson Walter Merry Whirl B R 

Pederson Bros 635 Greenbush Milwaukee 

Pelots The 101 Westminister Av Atlantic City 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Can 

Pero ft Wilson 317 E Temple Washington O 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joo Qneen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Phillips Mondane 4027 Belleview Av Kan City 

Phillips Samuel 31H Classon Av Bklyn 

Phillips Sisters 776 8 Av N Y 

Pierson Hal Lovemakers B R 

Pike Lester Irwlns Big Show B R 

Pike ft Calme 973 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Plroscoffls Five Lovemakers B R 

Plsano Yen 15 Charles Lynn Mass 

Plunkett A Rltter 49 Billerlca Boston 

Pollard Gene Casino Girls B R 

Potter Wm Big Banner Show B R 

Potter A Harris 03.10 Wayne Av Chicago 

Powder Saul Follies of New York B R 

Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City 

Powers Elephants 745 Forest Av N Y 

Powers Bros 15 Trask Providence 

Price Harry M 934 Longwood Av N Y 

Prices Jolly 1629 Arch Philadelphia 

Primrose Four Orpheum Easton Pa 

Priors The Tukulla Wash 

Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Bklyn 

Pyre Walton Miles St Paul 



Queen Mab A Wels Folly Oklahomr. city 
Qulgg A Nlckerson Follies of 1910 



Next Week (Dec. 5), Majestic, Chicago. 

Rye Geo W 110-4 Ft Smith Ark 
Ryno A Emerson 161 W 174 N Y 

8 

Salambo A Olivettes Majestic Eau Claire Wis 
Salmo Juno Palais Marseilles France 

LACEY SAMPSON 

AND 

MABEL DOUGLAS 

Sanders A La Mar 1327 5 Av N Y 
Sanford A Darlington 3960 Pengrove Phlla 
Saunders Chas Century Girls B R 
Saxe Michael Follies of New York B R 
Saxon Chas Big Review B R 
Scanlon W J Orpheum EvansvlHe Ind 
Scanlon Geo B College Girls B R 
Scarlet A Scarlet 913 Longwood Av N Y 
Schilling Wm 1000 E Lanvale Baltimore 

CUBA DE SCHON 

The Little Indian Girl. 
Playing W. V. A. Time. 

Srlntella 58B Lyell Av Rochester 
Scott Robt I^ovemakers R R 
Scott O M Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 
Scott A Yost 40 Momlngslde Av N Y 
Scully Will P 8 Webster PI Bklyn 
Sean Gladys Midnight Maidens B R 
Selby Hal M 204 Schiller Bldg Chicago 
Besnon Primrose Olnger Girls B R 



SEYMOURahd ROBINSON 

Eccentric Comedians. 
"The Mix and the Mixer" 8.-C. Circuit. 

Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y 
Shaw Edith Irwlns Majesties B R 
Shea Thos E 3004 Pine Grove Av Chicago 
Shean Al Big Banner Show B R 
Sheck A Darville 2028 N Clark Chicago 
Shelvey Bros 205 S Main Waterbury 
Shepperley Sisters 250 Dovercourt Toronto 
Sheppell A Bennett Dreamlanders B R 
Sherlock Frank 514 W 135 New York 
Sherlock A Holmes 2506 Ridge Philadelphia 
Shermans Two 252 St Emanuel Mobile 
Sherwood Jeanette Ginger Girls B R 

sA Mis * sA * nd Co * 

Sydney Shields 

Shields The 207 City Hall New Orleans 
Shorey Campbell A Co 50 Rock Av Lynn Mass 
Sldello Tom A Co 4313 Wentworth Av Chicago 
Slddons A Earle 2515 So Alder Philadelphia 
Sldman Sam Passing Parade B R 
Slegel Emma Irwlns Majesties B R 
Slegel A Matthews 324 Dearborn Chicago 
Slegrist Troupe Cleveland O 
Silver Nat Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Slmms Wlllard 04.(5 Ellis Av Chicago 
Simonds Teddy Americans B R 
Simpson Russell Big Review B R 
Slater A Finch 10 N 3 Vlncennes Ind 
Small Johnnie A Sisters 620 Lenox Av N Y 
Smirl A Kessner 438 W 164 N Y 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson Av Bklyn 
Smith A Adams 408 So Halstead Chicago 
Smith A Brown 1324 St John Toledo 
Snyder A Buckler Fads A Follies B R 
Snyder Trio 32 Hancock Newbern N C 
Somers A Storke Majestic Charleston S C 
Sossln Samuel Hastings Show B R 
Spauldlng A Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mass 
Spears Anna Merry Whirl B R 
Spelvtn Geo Bam-T Jacks B R- 
Spencer A Austin 3110 E Phlla 
Splssell Ladella A Engel Liberty Phlla 
Sprague A Dixon Star Ithaca 
Bpragne A McNeece 632 No 10 Phlla 
Springer A Church 90 4 Plttsfleld Mass 
Stadium Trio St Charles Htl Chicago 
Stafford Frunk A Co Anderson Louisville 
Stagpooles Four Gordon Chelsea Mass 
Staley A Blrbeck National San Francisco 
Stanley Stan 905 Bates Indianapolis 
Stanley Harry S Colonial Indianapolis 
Stanwood David 364 Bremen E Boston 
Starr A Sachs 343 N Clark Chicago 
Stedman Al A Fannie 085 6 So Boston 
Steele Sisters Orpheum Canton 
Stelnert Thomas Trio 531 Lenox Av N Y 
Steinman Herman Lovemakers B R 
Steppe A H 33 Barclay Newark 
Stepping Trio 3908 N 5 Philadelphia 
Stevens Pearl Deffers Saginaw Mich 
Stevens Harry Century Girls B R 
Stevens Will H Serenades B R 
Stevens E 135 So First Bklyn 
Stevens Paul 323 W 28 N Y 
Stevens Llllle Brigadiers B R 
Stevens A Moore Columbians B R 
Stewarts Musical Star Show Girls B R 
Stewart Harry M World of Pleasure J3 R 
Stewart A Earl 125 Euclid Woodbury N J 
Stlckney Louise Hippodrome N Y lndef 
Stlrk A London 28 Hancock Brockton Mass 



STOKES » RYAN 



212 W. 7th St., Wilmington, Del. 

StoneGec^llngerOirls^BM^™"^^"^™"^™ 
St .lames A Dacre 103 W 34 N Y 
Strehl May Bway Gaiety Glrl» B It 
Strickland Rube Empire Milwaukee 
Strohscheln H 2532 Atlantic Bklyn 
Strubblcflcld Trio 5808 Maple Av St Iy>uls 
Suglmoto Troupe Lyric Oklahoma City 
Sullivan Daniel J Majestic Denver 
Sully A Phelps 2310 Bolton Phlla 
Summers AINn 1950 W Division Chicago 
Surazal A Razall Dominion Ottnwu 
Sweeney A Rooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit 
Sweet Dollle Irwlns Majesties B It 
Swisher Gladys 1154 Clark Chicago 
Swor Bert Columbians B R 
Sydney Oscar Lovemakers B R 
Sylvester Cecelia Passing Parade B R 
Sylvesters The Plymouth Htl Hoboken N J 
Symonds Alfaretta 140 S 11 Philadelphia 
Symonds Jack 3130 Princeton Av Chicago 
Sytz A Sytz 140 Morris Phlla 



Tambo Duo O H Danville Ky 

Tambo A Tambo Empire Newcastle Eiig 

Tangley Pearl 07 So Clark Chicago 

Taylor Mae Star Chicago 

Teal Raymond Happy Hour El Paso Tex lndef 

Temple A O'Brien 429 E 2 Duluth 

Temple Quartette Orpheum Oakland 

Terrill Frank A Fred K17 N Orkm-y Phlla 

Thatcher Fannie Bon Tons II R 

Thomas & Hamilton 007 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Thompson Mark Bohemlnns M R 

Thomson Marry 1JX4 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Thornton Arthur Golden Crook H It 

Thornton Geo A 395 Broome N Y 

Thorne Mr & Mrs Marry L'^S St Nicholas av N Y 

Thorns Juggling .18 Rose Buffalo 

Thurston Leslie 1322 12 Washington 

Tilton Luclle Mijou Augusta Ga 

Tlnney Frank M Columl-.a St Louis 

Tlvoll Quartette High Life Cafe Mllwalk' Indef 

Torn Jack Trio Orj !) um Marrishurg 

Tombs Andrew College Girls B R 

Toney A Norman Crystal Milwaukee 

Tops Topsy A Tops 3442 W School Chicago 



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IN A BRAND NEW ACT ENTITLED 



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Dialog by Aaron Hoffman 

Scenery by Reisig Manhattan Opera Houee 



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Lyrics and Music by 
Edward B. Madden and Herbert Ashley 



"CHINATOW 

This Week (Nov. 28) Alhambra, New York Now Beware of all Cheap Imitations 

P. 8. I am the originator of tho duologue parody idea and also the author of "Money Mad" and "A Smash-Up In Chinatown." and have written every parody, with one or two exceptions 
used by Matthews and Ashley for the past ten years.— Herbert Ashley. 



Willa Holt Wakefield 



IN VAUDEVI 



DICK and ALICE McAVOY 



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HERALD SQUARE JIMMY" 

-KIN* OF TO NIWUOTB." ▲•areas eare YAmiBTT. Naw Tarfc. 




New Act in Preparation 

Most Georgeoutly Staged Musical Offering 
in Vauderille. Special Scenery; Three People 

MONTGOMERY DUO 



VARIETY 
CHICAGO 



BESSIE WYNN 



IN VAUDEVILLE 



MANUEL De FRATES 

KING OF PYRAMIDS 

THE ONLY ACT OF IIS KIND III THE WJHO. ALF. T. WILTON, Agent 




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THE JERSEY GIRL" 

Feature en S.-C. Circuit 



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Those 

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Dancers 



Doing Extremely Well on the POLI TIME 



Direction NORMAN JEFFERIES, Philadelphia 



United 
Time 





DIRECTI05 

Al 
Sutherland 



HAVE YOUR 



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"Positively the Greatest and 

Best Sharp Shooting Act 

In Vaudeville" 

Next Woek (I >»><*. "») Family , I^lianon 
Direction Taylor & Kaufman, l'hila. 



GEORGALAS 



BRO 



Sensational Rifle Shots 

This Week (Nov. 28) 
William Penn. PMM-iaMa 



LIL 



HAWTHORNE 



Direction, 

M.S.BENTHAM 



VARIETY 



3i 



Torcat * Flor DAJlia Star Chicago 

Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdi Inn N T 

TraVera Belle 210 N Franklin Philadelphia 

Trayera Phil 5 ■ 115 N T 

Trayera Roland 221 W 42 N T 

Tremalnea Musi 290 Caldwell Jackaonyllle III 

Treror Edwin ft Dolores Golden Crook B R 

Trillen 846 B 20 N T 

Trolley Car Trio Crystal Waterloo la 

Trozell * Wlnchell 808 3 "N Seattle 

Tsuda Harry Orpheum Montreal 



HARRY TSUDA 

UNITED TIME. 
Booked Solid. James E. Plunkett, Mgr. 



Tunis Fay World of Pleasure B R 
Tuscano Bros Polls New Haven 
Tuttle ft May 3887 N Huron Chicago 
Tuxedo Comedy Four Beauty Trust B R 
Tydeman ft Dooley 108 Elm Camden N J 



Ullne Arthur M 1759 W Lake Chicago 
Unique Comedy Trio 1027 Nicholas Phlla 
Usher Claude ft'Fannle Bennetts Hamilton Can 



Vagges Loa Angeles 

Valadons Lea 84 Brewer Newport R I 

Valdare Bessie 305 W 97 N Y 

Valentine ft Ray 253% 5 Jersey City 

Valletta A Lamson 1329 St Clark Cleveland 

Valmnre Lulu ft Mildred Bohemians B R 

Van Chaa ft Fannie Keiths Columbus O 

Van Dalle Sisters 514 W 135 N Y 

Van Horn Bobby 139 Best Dayton O 

Van Osten Eva Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Van Osten Bob Sam T Jacks B R 

Vardelles Lowell Mich • 

Vardon Perry ft Wllber Grand Victoria B C 

Variety Comedy Trio 1515 Barth Indianapolis 

Vassar ft Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vass Victor V 25 Hasklns Providence 

Vedder Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Vedder Lillle Cracker Jacks B R 

Vedmar Rene 3285 Bway N Y 

Venetian Seres nders 876 Blackhawk Chicago 

Vernon ft Psrker 187 Hopkins Bklyn 

Veronica ft Hurl Falls Palace Blackpool Eng 

Village Comedy Four 1912 Ringgold Phlla 

Vincent John B 820 Olive Indianapolis 

Vinton Grace Serenaders B R 

Viola Bros Orpheum Memphis 

Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpzlgerstr Berlin Oer 

Von Serley Sisters Marathon Girls B R 

Vyner Iydlla Reeves Beauty Show B R 

W 

Wakefield Frank L Runaway Girls B R 
Walker Musical 1524 Brooknlde Indianapolis 
Walker ft Sturm Colonial Norfolk Va 
Walling Ida Watsons Burlesquers B R 
WaWb Helen ft May Dainty Duchess n R 



WALSH, LYNCH -CO. 

Presenting "HUCKIN'S RUN." 

Direction PAT CASEY. 
Nexl Week (Dec. Til, Majestic, Kalamazoo, 

Mich. 



Walsh Martin Trocaderos B R 

Walters ft West 3437 Vernon Chicago 

Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne ln<1 Indef 

Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago 

Ward Alice Reeves Beauty Show B It 

Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn 

Ward Marty S Gaiety Girls B R 

Ward ft West 225 B 14 New York 

Warde Mack 300 W 70 New York 

Warner Harry E Rollickers B R 

Washburn Blanche Washington Soc Girls B R 

Washburn Dot 1930 Mobawk Cblcago 

Washer Bros American Cincinnati* 

Water Carl P Sam T Jacks B R 

Waters Hester Washington Soc Girls B R 

Watson Billy W Girls from Happyland B R 

Wayne Jack W College Girls B R 

Wayne Sisters Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Weaver Frank A Co 1700 N 9 Baltimore 

Weber Johnnie Rose Sydell B R 

Welch Ja 8 A 211 E 14 New York 

Welch Thos Runaway Girls B R 

Welch Tint Vanity Fair B R 

Well John 5 Krusstadt Rotterdam 

Wells Lew 213 Shawmut Grand Rapids 

Wenrich ft Waldon Park Erie Pa 

West John Watsons Burlesquers B R 

West Al «0fl E Ohio Pittsburg 

West Wm Irwlns Majesties B R 

Weat Sisters 1412 Jefferson Av Brooklyn N Y 

West A Denton 135 W Cedar Kalamazoo 

Weston Al Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Weston Bert Star Show Girls B R 

Weston Dan E 141 W 118 N Y 

Western Union Trio 2241 E Clearfield Phlla 

Wether II 1 33 W 8 Chester Pa 

Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Phl'a 

Whirl Four Oermantown Phlla 

White Harry 1003 Ashland At Baltimore 



ETHEL WHITESIDE 

And those "Plckannles." 
"FOLLIES OF COONTOWN." 



White Phil Merry Whirl B R 
Whiteside Ethel Temple Rochester 
Whitman Bros 1335 Chestnut Phlla 
Whitman Frank 133 Greenwich Reading Pa 
Whitney Tlllle 36 Kane Buffalo 



AL. H. WILD 

THAT FUNNY FAT FALLOW. 



Wlehert Grace SOBS Michigan At Chicago 
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N J 
Wiley May F Big Review B R 
Wllkens ft Wllkens 363 Willis Av N Y 
Wllhelm Fred Sam T Jacks B R 
Wlllard ft Bond Princess Hot Springs Ark 
Williams Clara 24V) Tremont Cleveland 
Williams Cowboy 4715 Upland Phlla 
Williams Chas 2652 Rutgers St Louis 
Williams John Cracker Jack* B R 
Williams Ed ft Florence 94 W 103 N Y 
Williams ft De Croteau 1 Ashton Sq Lynn Mass 
Williams ft Gilbert 1010 Marsbfleld Av Chicago 
Williams A Segal Lyric Dayton O 
Williams ft Stevens 3016 Calumet Chicago 
Williams Molllc Cracker Jacks B R 
Williamson Prank Runaway Girls B R 
Wllllson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels 
Wills ft Hasssn National Sydney Australia 
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chicago 
Wilson Fred J 14 Forest Montclalr N J 
Wilson Al ft May Dorp Schenectady Indef 
Wilson Fred Cracker Jacks B R 
Wilson Bros Family Lafayette Ind 
Wilson Frank 1616 W 23 Los Angeles 
Wilson Marie Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Wilson LlizU 175 Franklin Ruffaln 
Wilson Jas Ginger Girls B R 
Wilson Pstter Tom 2566 7 Av N Y 
Wilson A Plnkney 207 W 15 Kansas City 
Wilton Joe M 9 A Arch Philadelphia 
Winfleld Frank Hastings Show B R 
Winkler Kress Trio Sheas Toronto 
Wise A Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand 
Wlthrow A Glover Hoity Toity Co 
Wolfe * Lee 324 Woodlawn Av Toledo 
Wood Bros Vanity Fair B R 
Woodall Billy 420 First Av Nashville 
Wood Ollle 534 W 159 N Y 
Worrell Chas Ceoturv Girls R R 
Wright A Dietrich Polls Wllkea-Barre 
Wright Lillian Majestic Birmingham 



Xaxiers Four 2144 W 20 Chicago 



Yackley ft Bunnell Majestic Dallas 

Yoeman Geo 4566 Gibson Av St Louis 

Yost Harry E World of Pleasure B R 

Young De Witt A Sister Grand Sacramento 

Youna- Csrrle Bohemians B R 

Young Ollle A April Polls Worcester 

Young ft Phelps 1013 Baker Evansvile Ind 



Zancian The 356 W 145 N Y 

Zanfrellas 131 Brixton London 

Zazell A Vernon Seguln Tour So American Ind 

Zeda Harry L 132« Cambria Phlla 

Ze ser A Tborne Wlllards Tempi* of Music 

Zell A Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago 

Zimmerman Al Drea inlanders M ft 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 

Weeks Dec. ."> and 12 



Americans Howard Boston 12 Columbia Bos- 
ion 

Beauty Trust Empire Hohnkui 12 Music Hall 
N Y 

Behmans Show Oayety Toronto 12 Garden 
Buffalo 

BIr Banner Show Star & Garicr Chleaao 12 
Gnyety Detroit 

HIr Review Lafayette Buffalo 12 Star Toronto 

Bohemians Century Kansas City 12 St indard 
St Louis 

Bon Tons Star Brooklyn 12 Waldmans Newark 

Bowery BurleBcjuers Gaycty Philadelphia 12 
Star Brooklyn 

Brigadiers Bowery New York 12-14 Folly Pat- 
erson 1 .VI" Bon Ton Jersey City 

Broadway Oayety Girls Eighth Ave New York 
12 Empire Newark 

Cherry Blossom <• Empire In.1i:mapol;s 12 
Buckingham Louisville 

Columbia Burlesquers 5-7 Mohawk Schenec- 
tady S-10 Empire Alhanv 12 da vet v Boston 

College Girls Corinthian Ito hester 12-11 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 1.V17 Empire Alh.aiy 

Copy Corner Girls Standard 't Louis 12 Em- 
pire Indianapolis 

Cracker .lacks Waldmans Newark 12 Empire 
Hohoken 

Dainty Duchess Givetv Boston 12 Columbia 
NY 

Dreamlands Empire Newark 12 Bowery N Y 

Ducklings ."»-7 Luzerne Wilke-»-Barre S-lo Gay- 
cty Scranton 12 Gayety Alhanv 

Fads A Follies Metropolis N Y 12 Westminster 
Providence 

Follies Day Empire Brooklyn 12 Bronx N Y 

Follies New York Gayeiy Brooklyn 12 Olympic 
New York 

GlnRer Girls Westminster Providence 12 Ca- 
sino Boston 

Girls from Dixie Lyceum Washington 12 Mon- 
umental Baltimore 

Girls from Happyland Gayety Wash n-'on 12 
Gayetv Pi'tshurc 

Golden Crook Mu-ic Hill N Y 12 M111r.1v Hill 
N Y 

Hastings Bi^ Show Gayety Pitt<!>ur^ 12 Em- 
pire Cleveland 

Howes Love Maker- Oiyety Louisville 12 Gay- 
ety St Louis 

Imperials Sr .loo 12 C»ntury Kansas Citv 

Irwlns Big Show .V7 Em[>lre Albany v-io Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 12 Gayety Brooklyn 

Irwlns Majesties Casino Boston 12- 14 Empire 
Albany 1.V17 Mohawk Schenectady 

.lardin be Paris Avenue Detroit 12 Lafayette 
Buffalo 

Jersey Lillie-» Gayety St Louis 12 Gayety Kan- 
sas City 

Jolly Girls Academy Pittsburg 12 Star Cleve- 
land 

Kentucky Belles Buckingham Louisville 12 
Peoples Cincinnati 



Knickerbocker Oayety Omaha 12 Oayety Min- 
neapolis 

Lady Buccaneers Folly Chicago 12 Star Mil- 
waukee 

Marathon Girls Empire Toledo 12 Alhambra 
Chicago 

Merry Maidens Trocadero Philadelphia 12 Ly- 
ceum Washington 

Merry Whirl Bronx N Y 12 Eighth Ave New 
York 

Midnight Maidens Gayety Detroit 12 Gayety 
Toronto 

Miss New York Jr Peoples Cincinnati 12 Em- 
pire Cblcago 

Moulin Rouge Columbia Boston 12-14 Bon Ton 
Jersey City 15-17 Folly Paterson 

New Century Girls Petin Circuit 12 Academy 
Pittsburg 

Parisian Widows Empire Cleveland 12 Empire 
Toledo 

Passing Parade Empire Chicago 12 Avenue 
Detroit 

Pat Whites Gayety Girls Star St Paul 12 St 
Joe 

Pennant Winners Casino Brooklyn 12 Em- 
pire Brooklyn 

Queen or Bohemia Murray Hill N Y 12 Me- 
tropolis N Y 

Queen Jardln De Paris Olympic N Y 12 Ca- 
sino Philadelphia 

Rector Girls Star Cleveland 12 Folly Chicago 

Reeves Beauty Show Gayety Minneapolis 12 
Gayety Milwaukee 

Rentz-Santley Gayety Baltimore 12 Gayety 
Washington 

Robinson Cruso Girls Standard Cincinnati 12 
Gayety Louisville 

Rollickers 5-7 Folly Paterson H-10 Bon Ton 
Jersey City 12-14 Gayety Scranton 15-17 
Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 

Rose Sydell Garden Buffalo 12 Corinthian 
Rochester 

Runaway Girls Gayety Milwaukee 12 Star A 
Garter Chicago 

Sam T Jacks Star Milwaukee 12 Dewey Min- 
neapolis 

Serenaders Casino Philadelphia 12 Gayety 
Baltimore 

Star A Garter Alhambra Chicago 12 Standard 
Cincinnati 

Star Show Girls Star Toronto 12 Royal Mon- 
treal 

Ticrr Llllies Monumental Baltimore 12 Penn 
Circuit. 

Trocaderos Gayety Kansas City 12 Gayety 
Omaha 

Umpire Show ."-7 Bon Ton Jersey City S-10 
Folly Pnterson 12-11 Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 
15-17- Gavetv Scranton 

Vanity Fair Columbia N Y 12 Gayety Phil- 
adelphia 

Washington Society Girls Dewey Minneapolis 
12 Star St Paul 

Watsons Burlesquers .V7 Oayety Scranton S-IO 
Luz-rne Wilkes-Barre 12 Trocadero Phila- 
delnh'a 

World of Plensure Royal Montreal 12 Howard 
Bos«on 

Y-'Mkee Doodle Girls Gayety Albany 12 Ca- 
sino Brooklyn 





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lar letters of any de- 
listed when known. 

for two weeks. 

Indicates po~t.il. ad- 



Adams J (C) 
Adams Wm (C) 
Ahlberg J (C) 
Allkens Great 
Alberto Harold 
Albright Bob (C) 
Aider Jane (C) 
A'ethla Mme 
Allstr>n Gertrude 
AMno & Rlalto 
Andersatt FA (C) 
.* rm«Mid Bros <C) 
Ardell Frank" vu 
ArdHI Lillle 
Arto|s Jack 
Ashborn Walter .1 
AiiRor Geo 



B 

Terisa 



(C) 



Baldwin 
Bard D 
Barrett Tln)othy 
I Term an Theresa 
Merman Therese (C) 
1'rnton Granby 

West (C) 
Merg Mros 
Barnan S 
Berry Alice ( C t 
Bernle l/ouls (C) 
"laden Henry 
Bliss Gordon 
Pishop Blanche 
Bolns A Bolus 



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Block so m H 
Bowers Frank (C) 
Boyd Wm II 
Boyd W M 
F'radford * Wilson 
Brand David 
Brltton Bras 
FTroderson Jas 
Pronks Herbert 
Hrown Harry (C) 
Brawn Bros (C) 
Brown A Cooper (C) 
Hrown & Cooper 
Burklev I illlan (C) 
Burke Trixle (P> 
Burkhardt Chas (C) 
Burgess Bob <C) 
Burns Harry M 
Busch Lillian (C) 
Bush Frank 
Barbee Hill A Co (C) 
Beggs Lillian (C) 

C 

Carleton Arthur C 
Carre * Carre 
Carver Jordan 
Csssady Jas D 
f'asey Wm 
• 'nfes Musical 
fates Musical (C) 
Charles Herbert 
Chartres Wlllette 
Cheklng Frank (C» 
eherle Doris 



Chester A Jones (C) 
Clark Edwin 
Clark H O 
Clark Clever 
Clark A Hanson 
Cliff Laddie 
Cole A Johnson 
Collins Norman Wills 

(C) 
Claye Richard 
Collins Lillian 
Conway T A 
Conroy & Lena a Ire 
Caok & Clinton 
Corcoran Jack 
Craige Blanche 
Cralgs Musical (C) 
Cremer ElBle (C) 
Crane Rose (C) 
Cuttya Musical (C) 
Crapo Harry (C) 
Cummings Hazel (C) 

D 
Dalton Mrs 
D'Amon Chester 
Davis Edward 
Davis Geo D 
Davis Josephine 
Dayton Lewis 
DeArmond Grace (C) 
De Balestlers Animals 

(C) 
DeCorno Louis (C) 
Defrejl Gordon 
Delmore John (C) 
De Lorla John 
DeMar Rose (C) 
Delton Henry 
Denis Homer 
Denny Jack (C) 
Dick Wm 
Dixon Lulu 
Draper Bert 
Dreamers Three 
Drown Olive (C) 
Dunbar Harry D 
Dunbar Chas (C) 
Duncan & Sells 

P! 
Edlnger Sisters 
Edward Reese (C) 
Elaine Mabel 
Eldrldge R 
Ernest Harry (P) 
Esmond Fllo 
Evens Rennle 
Excela A Franks (C) 

F 
Farlandeau Doll 
Farley & Clare (P) 
Farrelly ft Herman 
Fenler 1 L (C) 
Ferris W L 
Flalro Blllv (C> 
Flairo Sandy (C) 
Flynn Earl fC) 
Foearty Frank (C) 
Foley Edward 
Foley Roy 
Foley ft Earle 
Foley ft Foley 
Foster C I) 
Fowler Mr (C) 
Fowler De-tle 
Fox Will II 
Fox Jack (CI 
Fox Frank (C) 
Francis Ruth (C) 
Francis Amy (C> 
Freeman Roy 
FrcRoll Mile (C) 
French Carrie 
Frlel Thornton 
Frit z Leo <C) 
Fuller Geo (C) 

G 

Calvin Tommy 
Gardener Eddie 
Gnrdener ft Schrorder 
Gardner Harry (C) 
Garrett Sam (C) 
Gnston Billy 
Geb.auer A 
Grlger Fred ( C ) ' 
Geneva Florence 
Gibson Sidney 
Gibson Del 
Gibson .1 V <C) 
Gilbert Elsie (C) 
C.llden Sisters 
Goodhue Anna 
Goodwin T W 
Gordon ft Redwood 

(C) 
Gordon Wm (C) 
Goyt Trio 
G rah. am Olga 
Grav Julia (P) 
Grero Frnnklo 
Gregg Walter 
Grower Belle (C) 



H 

Hagan Will 
Hamilton Fred P 
Hank Arthur 
Hansen Louise 
Hanson Harry 
Hart Henry 
Hardy Adele 
Harris Frank C 
Harris Frank C 
Healy D 

Hedgecock John (C) 
Hennlngs The 
Henry Cart 
Herman Mexican 
Hler Bert (P) 
Hlrschhorn Geo 
Hornbrocks Bronchos 

(C) 
Holland Kate (C) 
Hoover Lillle 
Howard Geo 
Howlett Wm 
Hoffman Albert (S F) 



Jackson W H 
Jackson Harold (C) 
Jackson A Margaret 

(C) 
Jarrow 
Jefferles Flo 
Johnson L (C) 
Jones A Grlener 
Jolsori Al (C) 
Jose Edouard 
Jordans Juggling 
Joscarys Three 



Kallnowskl Leo (C) 
Kane Eddie 
Kellam Lee (C) 
Kelly Walter (C) 
Kelly ft Kent (C) 
Kershaw Thos (C) 
Kingsley D 
Knowles R G 
Koehler A 

Kuhlman Harry (C) 
Kullervo Bros 

L 
La Falle Pauline 
Lambert Bros (C) 
I^molse Rene 
I^ne Chris (C) 
Lang Geo K (C) 
Ijce Irene 
Le Mont Dan 
LeVeen Sam (C) 
Lc Verne II (C) 
Llndhnlin Chas (C) 
I^cmuels ft I^emueU 
I^eontine Countess 
I^eslle Estharine (C) 
Leslie Ollle (C) 
Llndholm Chas (C) 
Lloyd Earl (P) 
Lloyd Dorothy (C) 
Long Delia (C) 
Loo re Fred 
I.«oran John 
Lorgan Wm 
Lyle Jack 
I^amont Jas (C) 
Leroy Hilda (C) 

M 

Mack Col O C 
Maltland Mable 
Marlon Cliff 
Marron Paul (CI 
Marsh Byron 
Marsden Helen 
Marshall Orace 
May Hattle 
Maye Norman (C) 
McAullffe Harold 
McAvoy Dick ft Alice 
McClay Helen (P) 
MeElroy Jean (C) 
McDowell John ft 

Alice 
MeGarvey Mr ft Mrs 

(P) 
McNallv Four 
McGrath Thos 
Mee K T (C) 
M.lvll'e ft De Vere 
Melrose Jimmie 
Mentekel 

Merrill Sr>bastian 
Merrlt Hal 
Mick Harry 
Mlley Katherln.. (('» 
Miller ' Sam 
Miller Lillian ((') 
Milton Frank 
Mlzuna. N 
Monroe \e,l (<'| 
Montgomery Mae 
Most Duo 
Moore Fred 
Moran John 



. 8TRASSMAN 

Attorney, 853 Broadway. New York. 
Theatrical Claims Advice Free 



IS IT ANY OF YOUR BUSINESS 

that the RAL FIBRE TRUNK is the lighteflt, strun^st and moht serviceable 
theatrical trunk on earth? 



It WOULD PAY YOU WELL to make it your business whin y m hi*\ your m-\t trunkn 

WILLIAM BAL, Inc. 

8BND FOR CATALOGUE V. BUILHEKS OF 

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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



CHARLES AHEARN 




"T» RACING HAN" 

PAT OASJTT, Agent 

GILL BROWN 

AN* 

LILL MILLS 

On the S(ucceas) A C (ontentment) Time. 

CHAS. F. SEMON 

"THE NARROW FELLER" 

ODELL and 
GILMORE 

"THE TOP FLOOR" 

Bjr Cbaa. Horwitx 




VAN 
HOVEN 

"The dlppj mad magician." 

I laughed ai heartily at Van Hoven's act aa 
I hare ever laughed at anj. — "Zlt," New York 
"Journal." 

Van Hoven has something new ; all Imitator* 
would soon be found out, thus meaning failure. 
—"Telegraph." 

Van Hoven got canned on the Tank circuits. 

But Van Hoven made a hit on the real time. 

Van Hoven eats regularly now. Van Hoven 
changes this ad each week. Sure. I'm "Bugs." 
BDW. 8. KELLER. Manager. 

TOOMER 

and 

HEWINS 

"IT HAPPENED IN LONKLTVILLE" 

TERRY TWINS 

The Dromlos of Vaudeville. The most remarkable 
case of Human Duplication in the world 



s^/f) 




As Like ss Two Peas in a Pod 



That Dainty Dacseuse 

Myrtle 

Victor! ne 

Booked Solid. Permanent Address, care 
VARIETY. Chicago. 



Wilfred Clarke 



* "".SSStare aS&VSEyr^.***""" 130 W. 44th St.. New York 




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■VIA 

and j. BERT MACK 

Songs by Ballard McDonald andlEdna Williams 



United Time 



Mot. James Plunket 



REX 



COMEDY CIRCUS 



DOGS, CATS, 
PONIES AND 



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THE N8MEUEIT. MEANEST AND WISEST OLD MULE IN THE WORLD 
NTRODUCING HIS LATEST NOVELTY "JUMPING JUPITER" 

PAUL DURAND. Agent. LongaoreBldg.. Times Square, New York 



Have Your Card in VARIETY 



VIOLIN 
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THE GENIUS ON THE 

VIOLIN 

A WIZARD AT THE 

PIANO 

PUrioi All The Tim. 
MiMttieit, IRVINC COOPEI 



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IN HER ORIGINAL HU LA-HULA DANCE 

TOOTS-PAKA 

PAKA'S HAWAIIAN TRIOI II 
OTHERS, IMITATORS and FAKES 



With 

"ECHI" Co 

Rep. 

PAT 
CASEY 



HARRY TATE'S Co. 

FISHING MOTORING 



New York 
England 
Australia 
Africa 



Toe Lady 




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The Lobster 



AND 



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PRESENTING 



Marion Gibney 



"The LaJy and the Lobster" 




O. M. Bicknell 



Invest Your money in Real Estate 

Farms of all sizes and descriptions in the FISHING 
DISTRICT of Northern Indiana, also City Lots in the 
MAGIC CITY, of GARY, Indiana. For further Par- 
ticulars address 

HN ¥*. REEI 




, Care Variety, Chicago 



AWTHORNE 

AND "JOHNIE" A BIG HIT 

At the Orpheum, Seattle, this >eek (Nov. 28) 
Neil Wfik (Oec. 5) Orpkira, PorMari AL SUTHERLAND. Pathflnd* r 






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Now B ?.a."C°<Z!a,. WILLIAM MORRIS 

TftrttTlllt Acts Desiring Either American or English Engagement Plana* 

Communicate with Any Office Mentioned Below. 
NEW YORK, American Music Hall Blig. CHICAGO, 167 Dearborn St. 



INCORPORATED 



AGENCY 



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LTD. 



8 New Coventry Street, LONDON, W. 



GEORGE FOSTER, Managing Director 



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Cables Confirmation, London 



MANAGERS and TREASURERS 

Are you ualng 

TAYLOR'S WEEKLY STATEMENT 

Saves all Bookkeeping and work. 

NOW IN USB BY ALL REAL VAUDEVILLE HOUSES. 

Each book contains 52 weeks. 

SENT UPON RECEIPT OP PRICE, 12.00. 

Send Stamp for Sample Page. 

M. W. TAYLOR, Liberty Theatre, Philadelphia. 



BOOK? 



CHURCH 



Bookings arranged for standard acta In NEW ENGLAND 
Territory. Comedy and novelty acta especially. Using sev- 
eral big acts each week. 

CHURCH BOOKING OFFICE, 43 Tremont St., BOSTON. 



Hammerstein's 

WTe j o AMERICA'S MOST 

VlsPlfYl*l£l FAMOUS VARIE- 

V IVslvPM 111 TY THEATRE. 

OPEN THE YEAR AROUND. 

Vaudeville Headliners 
and Good Standard Acts 

If you have an open week you want to fill at 

short notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

GARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON, DEL. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city 

east of Chicago to open Monday night. 

COLONIAL 
THEATRE 

ERIE. PA. 

We Break Long; Jumps 

For Feature Acts 

Going East or West 

WRITE OR WIRE 

A. P. WESCHLER, Manager 

A. E. MEYERS 

Majestic Theatre Bldg., CHICAGO 

(Room 1206). 

CAN HANDLE ANYTHING from a Single to 
a Circus. Write or wire open time. 



BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN 
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

JAMES BRENNAN. Sole Proprietor. 
WANTED: FIRST-CLASS SPECIALTY ACTS. 
FARES and BAGOAGE PAID by the manage- 

SIXTEEN SUCCESSIVE WEEKS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the mange- 
ment from time of arrival until departure from 
Australia. ONE PERFORMANCE AT NIGHT; 
MATINEES, WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS 
AND HOLIDAYS. NO SUNDAY WORK. Five 
per cent, commission charged on all contracts. 
Only address, 

JAS. C. BAIN, General Manager 

National Amphitheatre, Sydney, Australia. 

Cable Address, PENDANT. 

BORIMHAUPT 

INTERNATIONAL AGENT. 
15 Galerie Du Roi, Brussels. 

ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. 

17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON, 

Sole Representative. 

John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly 

Little Tich Fragson 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts. 

HYDE & BEHMAN 

AMUSEMENT COMPANY 

Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STAR THEATRE Brooklyn 

GAYETY THEATRE Brooklyn 

GAYETY THEATRE Pittsburg 

STAR AND GARTER Chicago 

ALWAYS OPEN TIME FOR FEATURE ACTS 

La Cinematografia Italiana 

IS ITALY'S LEADING PArEU FOR THE 

Animated Picture and Phonograph Business 

PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 

.TJ-.'WJ large pagee, 8 shillings prr annum ($1 .00) 

Editor- Prop'r: Prof. GUALTIERO I FAMRI, 

la Via Arcirescorado. Torino, 1 1 : 1 1 y . 



Morgan Win 


Raleigh & Raleigh 


Shepherd W II 


Vincent B B (S l-'i 


Moreni Carl 


Rankin Sidney 


Silvers Musical 




Moroni oCn 


Raymond Al 


Slnal Normld (Ci 


W 


Murphy J Theo (C) 


Redmond Rita 


Smith P H 


Walsh Paula (C) 


McCaffrey Hugh. (C) 


Reynolds Jn3 


Smith Bruce (C.i 


Walters Clara 


McCullough Carl (C) 


Rlalto Mnie (C> 


Smith .las 11 ( C » 


Wanl K- Barton (C) 


McGinnis Bros (C) 


Richards Win 


Schillings The 


Ward Fannie 


Mint/. & Palmer (C) 


Rio Alfred C (P) 


Smith & Rose 


Washburn R« n i<' 


Mullor Joan (C) 


Ritchie Adele 


Stafford & Stone <<i 


Wavne Marie 


Mullor Carl 


Rivers David 


St Albvn Edmoinl (J 


Weadii-k CUV (<) 




Rogers Duke 


Swift Lionel & C<> 


We C|))k Br iCi 


N 


Rosley Tom 


Startup H (CI 


West Eugene 


Neff John K Carrie 


Roma 1 no .lujia (C) 


Stevens I^eo 


Weston Geo II 


Xtlson Arthur (C) 


Rose Rosalie 


Steele Sisters 


West fcthel (Ci 


Nelson Norman (C) 


Royer & French 


Steelv Walter h'i 


Wharton Nat 


Nelson Arthur 


Ross Henry 


St George Jenny 


Wheeler Boy 1 1' i 


Newman A E (P) 


Rushmore Dorothy (C) 


Strength Bros id 


Wieland Clara 


Nichols Chas 11 


Russell Grace & Flo 


Stamp II (C» 


Wiggins Hvrt 1 C i 


Norrls C I (C) 


(C) 


Smith Jas U (CO 


Williams Geo 


Norton Ruby 


Russell Ida (C) 




Wilton Btnnett 


Norworth Nod (C) 


Rycroft Dolly 


T 


Wolff Monte 




Rlpp Jack (C) 


Terry Edith (C) 


Wolford Harry (Ci 


P 




Toomor & Hewins (C) 


Woods Earl 


Pauline 


S. 


Toy Ben (C) 


Wright E G 


Paris Otto 


Sanders Paly 


Trent Don 


Wright Ed (Ci 


Parker Edith A 


Santell Great 


Trumbull Mazle 


Wynn Bessie 


Parson Sisters 


Sauter Clara 


Tyler & Burton 


Wynn Ida 


Preston Geo W 


Sawyer Harry C 




Warden Rose (Cj 


Pomeroy Marie 


Scott & Wallace 


U 


Wlcke Ous (C) 


Price Jack & Mable 


Schuber Henry 


Usher Harry (C) 


Windom Billy (Ci 


PIquo (C) 


Seeley Blossom 








Sharkey & Lewis 


V 


Z 


R 


Shea Mrs H 


Van Jack 


Zanora J 


Raby Dan (C) 


Sbattuck Miss 


Vaughan Dorothy 


Zeloska Miss (Cj 


Ralmund Jim (C) 


Shaw K 


Verone J L (C) 


Zeno W 



BERT LEVEY 



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NDEPENDENT CIRCUI VAUDEVILLE 



Plenty of Time for Recognized Acts who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate 

Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-150 POWELL STREET, San Francisco. Calif. 

N. B— WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. 



■UROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PITROT. 

Representative. 

LOUIS PINCUS. 
New York, Repre- 
sentative Gaiety 
Theatre Bldg. 



Pantage? Circuit 

VMIKVIUI TNEMRES, Inc. 

ALEXANDER PANTAGE8 
President and Manager 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



WANTED, BIG COMEDY AND NOVELTY FEATURE 

Acts to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomlngton, Ottawa, Elgin, 
Aurora, Streator, Mattoon, 111.; Waterloo, la., and other. houses In Illinois. Indiana and Iowa. 

DOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE %££■£ SPEgghffiSKh. 



CONFIDENCE 

PAUL TAUSI6, Vari. Steamship antat 
104 E. l4St..N.Y. Tel 2099 Stay wetast 



of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. 
I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for 
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blere, Jordan and Harvey\ Alice Lloyd; 
3 TIMES for Bellclalre Bros., Sam Elton, Imro\Fox, W. C. 
Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Prince, etc. Let me arrange YOUR 
steamship accommodations; also, railroad tickets. 



JOSEPH M. SCHENCK, General Manager 



FRED MARDO. Manager 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE. WANTED FOR NEW ENGLAND TIME 

EW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS 

The Marcus Loew Booking Agency 



NO ACT TOO BIG 



Colonial Building. BOSTON 



ALL ACTS CONSI0EIE0 



CAIMFIELD BOOKING EXCHANGE 

Affiliated with ALL LARGE INDEPENDENT CIRCUITS 

HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE 

Suite 515, Mercantile Library Building, 414 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, O. 
Branch, Columbus, O. Ed. Browning, Representative. 

WANTED 

at all time* Feature Acta. All 
acta conaidered. 



ARTISTS 

If coming Eaat or Weat. WRITE 
US. We can break your jump. 



CATERING 

to Family Theatres excluaiveljr. 
Our bookings will bring you 
buainesa. 



AMERICAN CIRCUIT 

THEATRES and CAFES 

WANTED at All Times All Kinds of High Class Acts. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE. Our 
Hooking will Create Business for You. We have the Features at Salaries that are Right. 

TONY LUBELSKIt Gen. Mgr. Suite 017-18. Wcstbank Bldg , San Francisco. 



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Booking all the principal opera houses and picture theatres throughout Canada. Immedlnto 
and future time to acts with class. No limit for feature novelties. Write or win- to-day. 
THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT, Variety Theatre Building, Toronto, Canada. 

THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dra- 
matic or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. 4d. per annum. 



NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Taualg, 104 Eaat 14th St., and Samuel French & Sons, 24-20 
West L'Jd Street. 

Artists visiting England are invited to send particulars of their net and date of opening. 
THE STAGE Letter Mox Is open for the reception of their mall. 

10 YORK STREET. COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. C. 






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DIAMOND DYE OR WATER COLOR 

If you want Quality and Reasonable Prices, Write 
.JOHN A. 8ERVAS 

Scenic Studio, 492 Clinton Ave. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



WKtn answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. 



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VARIETY 



THl VENTRILOQUIST WITH A 
PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



REYNARD 

Presents Set* Dewberry and Jawn Jawason in 
"A MORNING IN HICKSVILLE." 

Direction JACK LJBVY. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Gene Hughes 



Permanent address. tOl W. lttth St. New York 
'Paoas BOSS Mornlngslde. 



ILU8 



MONA 



BLAMPHIN and HEHR 

The Champion Sifers of Vaudeville 

Tat tut llspsi Qeiststts m VssisvMs 

Sam J. Curtis «•< Co. 

MELODY AND MIRTH 
In the Original " School Act." 




Revised and elaborated Into a screaming 

success. 
All our music arranged by Geo. Rotsford. 
Next Week (Dec. .1), Orpheum, Cincinnati. 

FOR SALE 

WIGGINS FARM 

Apply to THE OHADWICK TRIO 

Stuart Barnes 

JAMB8 B. PLUNKBTT. Manager. 




LAMB'S 



ANIKIN 

This Week (Nov. 28), 
Kedzie, Chicago. 

1 ;c n, 1 1 mi Fri'j-.iwi'l 
167 Dearborn St., Chicago 



^jj o n 





Marshall P. Wilder 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 

n«n 'Phnn* MM 



DcVcldc & Zekto 



\ r f:st ic Cq 



Next Week (Dec. 7>), Keith "s, Philadelphia I 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



It Isn't the name that makaa the act— 
It's the act that makes the nana. 




THE KINO OP IRELAND 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 

AND 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OP VAUDEVILLE 

DOING WELL. THANK YOU. 

Director and Adviser, King K. C. 

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Met an old blacksmith friend. Harry Lehay 
by name, In this town of umbrellas, raincoats 
and boots (Seattle), late of the Bell Trio. 

Hi-s dolni; well nearly. Chas. Esco and 
Walter please write. 

Oito Fisher, lnte of Amy Butler, etc., Bays: 
"1 tink I've «ot to go now." 

When you reach Seattle you want to get the 
two boys at "The Dreaker.-*" doing "Casey 
Jones." But wait till they get ahold of 
"Steamboat Bill" there Is going to be some 
"Tootin" " around the said Breakers. How 
'bout this. Maurice? 

Very SentMely Yours. (Think the "Sea" In 
Seattle accounts for this town being so wet.) 
Get out of our Opcry House now. 

Week Nov. 2Sth. Orpheum, Vancouver, B. C. 

VARDON, PERRY and WILBER 




J LOU 1 8 



JEANNE 



INTZ and PALMER 

"TUB OTHER HALF." 

A Classy Singing and Talking Comedietta. 

An Original Playlet In "ONE" by Loulu Weslyn 




fjgfr ] 



HOMER B. 



MARGUERITE 



Mason m Keeler 

AddreKs? Max Hart. Putnam Bid*.. New York. 



RAMESES 

THE EGYPTIAN MYSTIC 

In I 

"THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE OP MYSTERY" ' 

Orpheum Circuit, U. 8. A. 

Business Representative, WILL COLLINS 
London. England. ' 



JOCK 
McKAY 



S. ot< li fr'omic, LM to none. 
1 don't womlcr at some 
ill' tlu> in;inagcrs having no 
r»-|.(ct I or actors. When 
some of tin in come off the 
small and start on the big 
time, there i^ no holding 



t hem 
Thi 



Week (Nov. US), 
('< dar Kaplils. 

COM. BEMTHIM 




join 

M'nAY 



JESSIE EDWARDS 

And Her 7 Pomeranian Spitz Dogs. 
Hooked Solid. 



Gartelle Bros. 

Introducing Singing. Dandng and 

SKATORIALISN 

Direction JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. 
MAX ORACB 

Ritter - Foster 

ACROSS THB POND 
Address cara VAUDBVILLB CLUB 

98 Charing Cross Road. London, Bag. 




GAVIN PL ATT 
PEACHES 

Sanson Booked 
No. 7 Hawthorne Ave.. Clifton. N. J.. L Box 140 

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT NOW 




BILLIE 

REEVES 




A Tip-Top Boy. Who? 

Lena Tyson 

M. S. BENTHAM, Manager 




THB ORIGINAL DRUNK 

"FOLLIES OF 1910." 

THIRD SEASON 
Management MR. F. ZIBOFBLD. JR tK-'OO-'lt 



BARRY «• WOLFORD 

"AT THE BONO BOOTH." 

Time All Filled. 

JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Smart Mgr. 

Horns address 8 Hawthorne Ave., Clifton, N. J. 



HERMAN 



CARL 



Now Playing United Time. 

Agent. PAT OABBT 

FRED DUPREZ 

EDW. 8. KELLER. Rop. 

THE BROWNIES a. 

Presenting 
A ROARING FARCE 

"THE WAR IS OVER" 




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XX. No. 14. 



DECEMBER io, 1910. 



PRICK TWENTY- FIVE CENTS 



SCHEME TO UNIONIZE ALL 
THE ACTORS AND THEATRES 



Combination of White Rats and Actors' Union to Give 
90 Days After Jan. 1— Then Insist. y' 
Statements by Officials. /"" 



From all over the country come re- 
ports of the intention of the new White 
Rats Actors' Union after that amalga- 
mation is actually effective under the 
new charter. 

The general trend seems to be that 
the unionized actor is now to have a 
"Blacklist" of his own. If success- 
ful in the contemplated move to union- 
ize houses, as well as placing that 
stamp upon the actor who is a mem- 
ber of either body, it will mean that 
those in the profession not members 
of the union will be unable to work 
in the theatres that accept and recog- 
nize the organized body. 

The other side is the probability 
that the actors who are members of 
the union will not be permitted to ap- 
pear in theatres where the manage- 
ment will not grant the recognition. 
If the union does permit its actors to 
work in those theatres, which will 
then be designated as "open work- 
shops," they will have to perform 
with such of those who are on the bill 
and do not carry union cards. 

This prospective tangled condition 
may lead to various labor difficulties, 
in which the actor will be concerned. 

That it is the present full intention 
to proceed with the unionizing of the 
houses and actors after the first of 
the year was borne out by one of the 
members of the White Rats (who Is 
on salary) in a statement he is re- 
ported to have made in the offices 
of the White Rats, New York, Tues- 
day afternoon. 

Philadelphia, Dec. S. 
That the affiliation of the White 
Rats of America and the Actors Union 
may be attempted to be used as a 
medium to force every artist, whether 
dramatic, operatic, vaudeville or any 
branch of the profession, to Join the 



union ranks, is the impression given by 
speeches made by Harry Mountford, of 
the White Rats, and Harry De Veaux, 
International President of the Actors' 
Union, at a "scamper" held in this city 
last Thursday night. 

Mountford stated it was probable 
the membership lists of the combined 
organizations would be thrown open 
for a period of 90 days for the purpose 
of inviting every artist to come into 
the fold. He also said that leniency 
would be extended to delinquents, and 
at the end of this period those who 
remained outside would not be allowed 
to work. 

Mr. De Veaux assured the members 
of the Rats and Actors' Union present 
that the3fc would have the support of 
the other union employees of the thea- 
tres in whatever action was taken by 
the affiliated bodies toward enforcing 
demands and said the musicians, stage 
hands and electricians were bound to 
lend their support, so unless an artist 
carried a union card he would not be 
allowed to work. 

Although the matter was not touch- 
ed upon, it was said by some present, 
that it was very likely that the legis- 
lation to be asked for In Pennsylvania 
would include some sort of an agency 
bill, such as is now in force in New 
York state. 

Another speaker was C. O. Pratt, in- 
ternational organizer of the Amalga- 
mated Street Car Employees of Amer- 
ico, who led the big strike of conduc- 
tors and motormen in this city. 

It was noticed that during the ad- 
dresses, the name "White Rats Actors' 
Union" was frequently used. Tin- 
thought was expressed that it would 
be necessary for the action of the 
White Rats Board of Directors to 
change the title, also to pass upon the 
(Continueu on page 70.) 



FOLLIES REVUE SUCCESSFUL. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Dec. 5. 

The new revue at the Follies Ber- 
gere had a successful opening Satur- 
day (Dec. 3). It was written by 
F. L. Flers and E. Meros. The set- 
tings and costuming are gorgeous, but 
there is nothing strikingly novel in it. 
A burlesque concerning the unpopu- 
larity of M. B'orney, director of the 
Marigny, was voted immense. 

Reba and Inez Kaufman, two Amer- 
ican girls, who take four roles dur- 
ing the action (speaking and singing 
in French) were splendid. Margaret 
Haney, also an American, was very 
well liked. The Jackson Troupe of 
Dancers (English) (sixteen girls and 
eight boys) did excellently. 

French artists in the show are Chev- 
alier, Claudius, Maurel and Miles. 
Marnac and Marvllle. 

A revue is being prepared for the 
Moulin Rouge. It will open about 
Jan. 15. 



DE FRECE MAKES A PAYMENT. 

(Special Cable to Vaiukty.) 

Paris, Dec. 7. 
Dec. 2, Jack De Frece paid M. 
Cailar $21,000 for the Casino for six 
months, and for an option to pur- 
chase Callar's entire term later. 



FISCHER QUITS ACiAlN. 

(Special ('able to Vaiui:t>\) 

Paris, Dec. 7. 
Clifford C. Fischer has left the Ma- 
rinelli agency once more. No one 
knows whether he quit, or was just 
fired. 



ENGAGEMENT AND POSTPONE- 
MENT. 

(Special Caole to V.\niirrr.) 

Paris. Dec. 7. 

Bessie Clayton has been engaged for 

the Apollo, Vienna, to open in January 

for a run of three months. Ethel 

Levey has postponed her Vienna date. 



FltEGOLI'S DEATH REPORTED 

(Special Cable to Vakiktv,. ) 

Paris, Dec. 8. 
The death of Fregoli is reported. 
Report va^ue, believed to be inexact. 

Fregoli is considered the greatest 
of all lightning change artists. , 



AFRICA'S BIGGEST SALARY. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

London, Dec. 8. 

The local Marinelli office has placed 
through the Hymans contracts for the 
biggest salary the South African man- 
agers have ever paid. 

The agreement calls for Seymour 
Hicks and Ellaline Terrls (Mrs. Hicks) 
to play eight weeks in Kaffirland at 
$4,000 weekly. 

Mr. Hicks has just produced a large 
production of "Richard III." at the 
Coliseum; Miss Terrls is at the Hip- 
podrome as the "draw." The pieces 
for the African engagement have not 
bcem chosen. The monied portion 
of the contract is partially based upon 
the long travel necessary. 



DIDN'T SUIT THE ENGLISH. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

London, Dec*. 8. 

James F. Dola/n and Ida Lenharr, 

Americans, opened at the Palace Mon- 
day. After the first show, the players 

and management concluded the sketch 
selected was not the one for the Eng- 
lish people. The couple retired from 
the bill. 

Mr. Dolan has a large repertoire of 
pieces which have always amused 
Americans. He may make another se- 
lection, and try again. 



ANNA HELD GETS OVER. 

(Special Cable to Varikty.) 

London, Dec. 8. 

The return of Anna Held to the 
Palace was a successful one. It hap- 
pened Monday. Several years have 
passed since Miss Held "made" her- 
self at this house singing "Won't You 
Come and Play With Me" She Is 
again singing it. 

Corrected reports of mir r Held's 
salary for the London »-n rap enfant 
place It at. $1 ,7r,0. 

DROPPING CHORISTERS. 

< 'ire inriii 1 1, Dec. S. 

Lew Vu •!,!«• • M-.|V ;: |,t Sons" drop- 
ped nine ■■!■ f iVl^ week. Eight 
were .-'ri- ■■:..■ <!ur.v |< :i t. the Lyric. 
\>*' ^f;. '■ I'.-inajiolN A policy of 
*""it~* '• i I i i " M'der way. 



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MARTIN BECK REPORTED OUT 
FOR MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE 



Said to Have Tendered a Big Cash Offer. Wants it 

for the United " Franchise " that Goes with 

the Hammerstein Theatre. Peaceful 

New York Entry Thereby 



Martin Beck's offer for the Man- 
hattan theatre started the tongue* 
going about Wednesday. Mr. Beck is 
reported to have offered Oscar and 
William Hammerstein over $1,000,000 
for the property. One million one hun- 
dred thousand dollars is the figure 
mentioned. r 

The Hammersteins are thinking it 
over, according to rumor; also an of- 
fer made to lease the house by the 
Loew Circuit, though the "small tim- 
ers" are not as enthusiastic about the 
Manhattan proposition as they were 
before William Hammerstein changed 
his mind about giving "23" acts at the 
down-town opera house. 

The chief reason why Mr. Beck is 
out with a bid for the theatre is be- 
lieved to be through the Manhattan 
carrying a United Booking Offices 
"franchise" with the purchase price, 
the Manhattan having been conceded 
a "franchise" for future use when Mr. 
Hammerstein followed Percy G. Will- 
lams Into the big agency. 

In the procuring of a New York 
house by Beck, with a "franchise" at- 
tached, there could be little objection 
made by the affiliated United man- 
agers, to the Orpheum Circuit people 
entering New York in this way. It 
might lessen the chance of a "break" 
between the friendly factions. 

The plans of Mr. Beck for any New 
York theatre are those along the lines 
of a Continental Europe music hall. 
He would not dally with the 
"straight" variety bills for the Metrop- 
olis. 

For that and Beck's purpose, the 
Manhattan could hardly be surpassed 
by any local theatre. It has every- 
thing, excepting possibly the most fa- 
vorable location. 

Just before the Manhattan opened 
with its overloaded vaudeville show, 
the Hammersteins were reported to 
have scorned all offers, pending the 
result of the experiment. With the 
reversal, propositions were again en- 
tertained. 

Oscar Hammerstein sailed on the 
Majestic Wednesday for London. Mr. 
Hammerstein contemplates an opera 
house for Londontown. 



MOIST.ACHK HHOKK l'I» ACT. 

Chicago, Pec. 8. 

When the present William Jacobs 
was born, his father, Abo, now stage 
manager at the Majestic, be^an tilling 
him never to go on the sta^e. Abe 
repeated it as lullabys while rocking 
the youngster to sleep; when he called 
him in the morning he spoke tie- same 
injunction and the boy grew up with 
the advice ringing in his ears. 

All of which was doubtlessly taken 
in good faith by William, until one 
day his lather produced a "living pic- 



ture" act, named "Maxim's Models," 
and sent his oldest son around the 
vaudeville circuits in charge of it. 

Then William lost faith in the sin- 
cerity of Pa's advice. If the old man, 
forsooth, could own an act and his 
brother could travel with it, why could 
not William become a real actor? 

The first thought was subdued in 
deference to his early training, hut the 
thing would not down; the hug was 
there. 

So last June, unbeknown to Abe, 
BUI Jacobs Joined Jack Slattery in a 
double Hebrew talking act. That is 
to say, they started rehearsing last 
June. Day and night, in the attic, on 
the street cars, at the ball games, in 
church, hour after hour, day in and 
day out, they rehearsed and rehearsed. 
Finally the thing was cherry ripe. 
Tom Carmody, droll wag that he Is, 
billed them as "O'Connor and Hill," 
and set them down third on the bill 
at the Star to make their amateur- 
professional debut. Jacobs acted out 
the part of an old man, while Slattery 
took the role of a son, returned after 
years of absence, disguised with a 
moustache, to surprise his dear old 
dad and cop the parental blessing. 

They came on in full stage and a 
considerable degree of frustration. Bill 
was letter perfect, but it was early 
shown that Jack was off in his lines; 
also did Slattery's knees rattle audibly 
and his teeth ditto. The duolog had 
not progressed far until the rattling 
of Slattery's knees began to excite at- 
tention from the audience; it was 
hard to hear the voice of Jack above 
the din of his leg knuckles cracking 
together. 

Anxiously Bill watched him and felt 
intuitively that "O'Connor and Hill" 
were freezing. But Bill was game, 
like his dear old dad, and resolved to 
stick it out. Slattery signaled to the 
stage manager to ring down; Jacobs 
thwarted that move by stepping onto 
the curtain line and thus blocking any 
move to send the drop to the stage. 
When Slattery saw the strategic move 
his remaining courage quickly oozed; 
his teeth rattled so that his false 
moustache was shaken from his lip 
and fell quivering to the stage. 

Bill stuck valiantly to his task, say- 
ing both Slattery's and his own lines, 
until the whiskerB fell — that was too 
much for Milwaukee Avenue's inhu- 
man nature to stand. 

The gang in front let out a whoop, 
Slattery broke loose from Bill and fled 
to the wings, where he wilted into 
complete collapse as the curtain de- 
scended with Bill Jacobs bowing to 
the audience. Later Bill confided to 
Slattery that if the act ever went any 
further it would not be until Jack had 
grown a moustache which wouldn't get 
stage fright. 



STOLL TURNED DOWN. 

Oswald Stoll has been refused li- 
censes for his three new halls in Kil- 
burn, Fulham and King's Cross, re- 
spectively, all in London. 

In Kllburn the new Stoll Hippo- 
drome would have opposed the pres- 
ent Empire, of the Gibbons Circuit. 
At King's Cross the Stoll hall would 
oppose the Euston music hall, be- 
longing to the "Syndicate' ' group. 
In Fulham the new Empire would op- 
pose the Granville theatre, Waltham 
Green, an independent hall. 

A very unusual occurrence is this 
one, as the commttee a week or so 
ago recommended the Stoll new halls 
for licenses, but the London County 
Council turned all down in spite of 
this. 

The licensing was opposed by the 
shareholders of the opposed halls. 
They have won their fight for at least 
a year against the new Stoll Circuit. 

The opinion of neutral persons in- 
terested in music hall affairs seems 
to be that the licensing of the Council 
this year is all wrong. They say they 
can see no good reason why Mr. Stoll 
should have been refused. 

It Is generally understood that the 
refusal of these licenses will make the 
Stoll tour turn with more Interest to 
the provinces, where, it is said, to 
be comparatively easy to obtain a li- 
cense. 




JULIAN ROSE SCORES. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 
Sydney, Australia, Dec. 6. 
Julian Rose opening for Harry 
Rickards at the Melbourne Opera 
House yesterday scored a hit. 



Charles Avellng, the dialect come- 
dian, is having a new act prepared by 
Havez & Donnelly. 



MABEL McCANE. 

An accomplished vocalist la this magnetic 
and versatile girl, now in vaudeville. She has 
appeared in musical comedy, and was the 
prima donna of the Italian Opera Co., which 
had an all-season'* run at the Portland Pa- 
cific Exposition— the only member singing in 
English. In a round of classic operas. 

Miss McCane's vaudeville Interlude is note- 
worthy for the expensive style In which she 
dresses it, the charm of her personality and 
the originality of her songs. She makes a 
change for each song, and Is a delight to see 
and hear. She is considering an offer to ap- 
pear in the English halls, and will probably 
accept, going over early In the New Year. 

The Denver "Times" said: "The hearty way 
In which she was applauded ought to show 
what an audience likes." 

The Seattle "Times" said: "One of the dain- 
tiest and prettiest little singers who has come 
over the Orpheum Circuit." 



There are many ways to get money 
in the show business. Some are prac- 
ticing all of them. 




B. A. MYERS 

"HARNEY" MYERS Is the single one of the big agents who remained with Hie "opposition ' 
when the large split in vaudeville arrived, some seasons ago. 

Like several who "stuck to the ship," Mr. Myers seems to have benefited through uIb loy- 
alty. For a couple of seasons he practically did all the outside bookings for the Morris Circuit 
and others of the "independent big time," b« of late ho has drifted more for himself, making 
several important connections in vaudeville bookings, which places him among the leading 
handlers of acts In the East. 

Unassuming In a way, Mr. Myers has accomplished a great deal quietly, raising himself to 
his present standing solely through his individual efforts. 



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PLAYS $1,000 "BLACKLISTED" 

ACT IN 10-20 "ASS'N" HOUSE 



Western Vaudeville Association Books the Four Mortons 
at the Plaza. Other "Opposition" Acts Engaged 



Chicago, Dec. 8. 

The Plaza, a north side 10-20, own- 
ed by a corporation made up of West- 
ern Vaudeville Association officials, has 
the Four Mortons as its headliner this 
week. 

The act is advertised as "The $1,- 
000 attraction." That some one be- 
lieved it was indicated Sunday after- 
noon and evening, at show time', when 
it was necessary to call out the po- 
lice to handle the crowds. 

Last week the Mortons were t e 
headliner at the Family, La Fayette, 
which burned early Sunday mornir ;, 
and reports come that they "turned 
'em away" at every show. 

It was at the Masonic Temple, here, 
when John J. Murdock was manager, 
that $1,000 was advertised as an offer 
for a suitable headliner for a single 
week; the change in vaudeville cau 
be no better illustrated than In the 
fact that a house charging 10-20 ad- 
vertises "a $1,000 act" ofT hand with- 
out turning a hair. 

The Kedzle has Arthur Dunn and 
Marie Olazer as this week's head- 
liners, another prominent act to cross 
over from the "opposition"; in fact 
the playing of "blacklisted" acts has 
become a matter of frequent occur- 
rence out this way. 

Fields and Lewis, the Yoscarrys, 
Moore's "Rah! Rah! Boys," Lamb's 
Manikins, Joe Whitehead and Flo 
Griersom, Marco Twins, Ed B'londell 



and Co., and Frank Bush are among 
those who have played both the "Mor- 
ris" and "Association" time in this 
•neighborhood. 

Late in August the Four Mortons 
held negotiations with a prominent 
United Booking Offices manager, who 
wanted the act, but at a "cut" in sal- 
ary. The Mortons declined to lower. 

The Western Vaudeville Association 
is the biggest booking agency out- 
side New York City. It is owned 
and controlled by Martin Beck, gen- 
eral manager of the Orpheum Circuit. 
Charles E. Bray is the association's 
manager. 



GRACE LARUE DIDN'T SHOW. 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 

When the wilful winds of Lake 
Michigan struck Grace LaRue in the 
chest on her arrival here she hoarsed 
up a bit and could not open at the 
American Monday. 

Miss LaRue at the Auditorium An- 
nex, where she was stopping, said that 
she would be able to start in Tues- 
day. 

The Morris management here figur- 
ed the chances of saving $1,200 (Miss 
LaRue's salary) late Monday night 
bad practically decided the show was 
long enough anyhow. 




GUS DREYER. 



One. of the \est known theatrics! la* 

consultation by (theatrical people for adi 

Well known \o the profession, and v* 



wyer H In New York. MR. DREYER Is dally called Into 
vice on It gal matters. 

with a theatrical experience of many years, there is no 
point which may arise regarding "show business" that the attorney Is one fully versed in. 

MR. DREYER Is personally popular. His extensive friendship has been the means of 
quietly adjusting much litigation that might have otherwise brought annoying publicity. 

"GU8" also engages In general law prlctlce. His office la at 154 NASSAU STREET. NEW 
YORK CITY. 



CHICAGO'S STAR CHANGES. 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 
Messrs. Jones, Linlck & Schaefer 
have just taken a lease on the Star, 
Milwaukee avenue, and take posses- 
sion next Monday. With the inaugura- 
tion of the new regime the policy 
of the house will be switched from 
two-a-day to three shows — matinee 
and two night performances. The book- 
ings will also be changed. The house 
has heretofore received its attractions 
through the W. V. A., but in the fu- 
ture the acts will be supplied through 
the office of Frank Q. Doyle. 

This is the second theatre "the As- 
sociation" has lost within the last two 
week£. The Trevett passed to Sulll- 
van-Considine a week or so ago. As 
both the Trevett and the Star played 
full weeks, acts booking through the 
Association will miss their long stay in 
the city. 

The Doyle agency is greatly 
strengthened by the acquisition of the 
Star, and takes still greater promin- 
ence as a factor in the local booking 
field. 



HOUSES LEAVING 8.*C. 

St. Louis, Dec. 8 
The Colonial inaugurated a season 
of stock Monday night. Heretofore the 
house has been playing vaudeville 
booked through the Chicago office of 
the Sulllvan-Considine Circuit. 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 
With the loss of the Colonial, St. 
Louis, the total of houses dropped 
from the Sullivan-Considine office in 
this city reaches three within the last 
fortnight. The Lyric, Oklahoma City, 
and the Pastime, Wichita, Kan., have 
both deserted vaudeville, taking stock 
to heart. This leaves the S.-C. circuit 
with Little Rock, Fort Worth, and Dal- 
las to represent the southwestern end 
of the firm. 



S.-C SITE SELECTED. 

Salt Lake City, Dec. 8. 

The site for the new Sullivan-Consi- 
dine house has been selected on Main 
street in the most convenient part of 
town. 

The Mission, the old S.-C. theatre' is 
now given over exclusively to pictures. 




WISH WYNNE 

Wishes 

All Friends a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. 

AMERICAN TOUR. 



DANCERS AGAINST DANCEKS. 

Washington, Dec. 8. 

To have the benefit of the publicity 
Pavlowa and Mordkin will receive next 
week when playing here for a day, 
Chase's theatre has engaged the Rus- 
sian dancers brought over by Percy 
G. Williams for New York. 

They will remain the full week. 
Perhaps Mr. Chase will let the Rus- 
sians off the day their country people 
appear to go over and see them. 



SHOWS DIE IN "CHI." 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 

Three plays and two companies 
passed away in Windytown last Satur- 
day night. 

"The Seventh Daughter," a Shubert 
show, expired at the Cort, and "Our 
Miss Gibbs" disbanded after the even- 
ing performance at the Colonial. Otis 
Skinner, closing his Illinois engage- 
ment, shelved "Your Humble Servant" 
to begin rehearsals of "Sire." 



Mark Nelson assumed the charge 
of the Manhattan Opera House stage 
Monday, Mike Simon returning to the 
Victoria, Mike having directed the in- 
augural bill downtown. 



"The Girl in the Taxi" closed for 
the holiday season last Saturday night. 
Any number of productions through- 
out the country are taking a rest for 
three weeks during this Yuletlde sea- 
son. 



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Entered as second-class matter at New York. 
Vol. XXI. December 10 No. 1 

The Fifth Anniversary Number of 
Variety! No one is surprised as much 
as ourselves. 



Five years ago, (Dec. 16, 1905, to 
be exact) the first issue of the paper 
was printed. We could possibly say 
no more at this time than to repro- 
duce an extract of the editorial an- 
nouncement of that date on the policy 
governing the paper. This is it: 
Variety will be interesting if 
for no other reason than that it 
will be conducted on original 
lines for a theatrical newspaper. 
The first, foremost and extra- 
ordinary feature of it will be 
fairness. Whatever there is to 
be printed of interest to the 
professional world will be print- 
ed without regard to whose name 
is mentioned or the advertising 
columns. 

"All the news all the time" 
and "absolutely fair" are the 
watchwords. 

The news part of the paper 
will be given over to such items 
as may be obtained. Nothing 
wll be suppressed which is con- 
sidered of interest. We promise 
you this and shall not deviate. 
The reviews will be written 
conscientiously and the truth only 
told. If it hurts it is at least 
said in fairness and impartially. 
Do you want to read a paper 
that's honest? That will keep 
its columns clean of "wash no- 
tices"? That will not be influ- 
enced by advertising? That's 
Variety*. 



Whether Variety, has held stead- 
fast to this policy is for you to say. 
We think it has. 



Five years ago the people who 
knew us told us to have our heads 
examined if we were to run a paper 
with fool notions like that. Though 



there's no doubt but that we should 
have had our heads examined then — 
and many times since — we didn't and 
haven't. Still we may yet. 



Five years ago, when the first is- 
sue of Variety was printed, it was 
sixteen pages. This issue is of 204 
pages. 



We are not displeased because a 
few theatrical old-women sheets, 
either dead, dying or never heard of, 
wish we were in their class, or not 
existing at all. This is not brag- 
gadocio, but merely to explain why 
other sheets see us as they do. 



"Copy acts" haven't headlined 
lately. 



Nowadays you may be a good act and 
still not work. 



The manager always takes the word 
of the wrong fellow. 



John C. Hanson retires from ihe 
Lady Buccaneers" Saturday, and will 
be replaced by Richard C. Maddox as 
German comedian with the show. 



Many a good chorus girl has lost her 
job because she was good. 



The booking business of vaudeville 
is fast approaching the old system in 
the legitimate. 



Lots of "actors" are worrying 
whether the "small time" will last. 



To play five shows daily is not so 
bad — for one day. 



A reader of all the theatrical pa- 
pers doesn't have time to do anything 
else. 



Only the agents, besides the act, 
knows how much some acts are get- 
ting. 

Billie Ritchie and Rich McAllister 

are to be featured next season in a 
musical comedy at popular prices as 
"Mutt and Little Jeff." Gus Hill has 
secured the rights for the piece from 
the New York "American" and will 
be the producer. 



Managers sometimes book without 
telling the act how much the jumps 
will cost. 



"Amateurs Nights" are dying out. 
The picturo house is now the home of 
the amateur. 

"Vnloska Surutt's Christinus Pres- 
ent" is the title of the act Miss Sural t 
will appear in under the management 
of .Tack Levy. 



An agent says times are bad; then 
sends for an automobile salesman. 



Jules Ruby says he can remember 
when he wasn't in vaudeville. 



Many a grocery store has lost its 
best clerk through the "small time*" 



"Billy" Lamp, until lately a mem- 
ber of "The Man of the Hour" com- 
pany, is to make his debut in vaude- 
ville in Reading, Jan. 15. He will 
appear in a dramatic playlet by Victor 
D. Smalley and Charles T. Dazey. 



Mile. Titenia has made up her mind 
to return to the stage since again 
reaching this country. It is her pres- 
ent intention to produce a dual danc- 
ing act, in which she is to be assisted 
by La Maja. 



If a criticism doesn't suit, don't for- 
get the critic sat through the act. 



The house manager gets his chance 
to shine when reporting a new act. 



Often a resident manager loses his 
job through dreaming of what he 
would do with the circuit. 

A booking man doesn't amount to 
much nowadays if he hasn't a few acts 
of his own, or interested in some. 



Mrs. Geo. Primrose, billed for Ham- 
merstein's last week, and not appear- 
ing, will shortly return to vaudeville 
as a single singer of Irish melodies. 
Pat Casey has taken Mrs. Primrose 
under his booking direction. When 
previously appearing upon the variety 
stage, Mrs. Primrose was known as 
Marie Oakland. 



Isaac J. Murdock, a native of New 
York state, whe landed in Chicago as 
a driver in 1875 for the Darnum and 
Bailey circus, is now living in retire- 
ment, after many years of active ser- 
vice on the Windy City police force. 
Murdock quite the "white tops" to 
become a special policeman and a few 
years later became a regular "cop." 



Clarice Maync, the English singer, 
can play but four weeks on her pres- 
ent visit, having to return home to 
take up engagements that the man- 
agers over there would not release? 
her from. 



Emily Erickson Greene is recover- 
ing at her home in Crookston, Mich., 
from serious injuries received in a rail- 
road wreck a few weeks ago. Miss 
Greene has been playing "A Minne- 
sota Romance" written by Charles 
Horwitz. She will resume her en- 
gagements in the piece about Jan. 1. 



Governor Robinson and wife arriv- 
ed in New York City Tuesday morn- 
ing and registered at the Hotel Mar- 
tinique. The head of the Robinson 
circus came to attend several meetings 
of eastern bodies in which he is In- 
terested financially. 



An entire route over the United 
Hooking Offices circuits has been can- 
celed by the Patty-Frank Troupe. The 
reason as given is that one member 
of the act sustained an injury which 
will oblige him to rest for several In- 
definite weeks. 



The Imp company "caught" Count 

de Beaufort and his dog, '"Bob" just 

before he left Chicago for New York 
in a series of special poses and just 
as soon as the picture is finished will 
be released. As money talks with 
the count, the Imp people feel sure 
theirs has been well invested. 



The first of the series of produc- 
tions that are to be made by Henry 
W. Savage since his return from 

abroad will be "The Great Name" in 
which Henry Kolker is to star. The 
new piece is not a musical produc- 
tion although it has as a vital feature 
a Vienese waltz, hummed and strum- 
med through the play. The play 
will have its premier at Parsons', 
Hartford, Christmas afternoon. Chi- 
cago is the objective point. 



"BROADWAY." 
By Joseph P. Gal ton. 

It's the same old, game old Droadway, 

We Journey to each year— — 
Our Mecca at the season's end ; 

The land of hope and cheer ; 
Out on a distant night stands 

The echo of Its noise 
Sings to us in Montana wilds. 

And brightens up even Boise. 

It's the same old. game old Droadway, 

That, basking in the sun, 
Is tramped by star and chorister 

And sought by everyone ; 
The stranger, knocking at Its gates, 

Is drowned out by its din ; 
From north, south, east and west 

They all come struggling In. 

It's the same old, tame old Broadway— 

Kach stone's a broken heart ; 
Each crossing marks a shattered plan — 

Some burial for "art"— 
Each stagedoor a promise holds,— 

Each blazing light a guess 
That keeps you going on and on - 

Still struggling for success. 

It's a cold Broadway In winter— 

A hot Broadway in June, 
But Broadway, If you're flush or broke, 

Will always sing its tunc 
And that tune Is "Experience." 

So, tho" I'm gay or blue, 
I I urn my steps to old Broadway, 

For 1 love its lure, don't you? 



IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BILL 
COMPETITION 



Willi (lie issue of Dee. 17, VARIETY will commence a competition 
for the Ideal Vaudeville Bill. Frizes amounting to $200 in cash will 
he given lo the winners, to l>e chosen by a judge selected. Full details 
of Ihe coiii|H'tiUon will he published in Hint issue (Dec. 17). 



A contest very much the same recently conducted hy the 
Evening News proved of considerable Interest in England. 



fjondon 



In the Dec. 17 VARIETY will also be printed a list <>f competitions 
VARIETY Intends to follow the "Ideal Bill" with, Including muiiy pop- 
ularity contests In both vaudeville and burlesque. 



VARIETY 



THE "BACK YARD" CIRCUIT 

NOW BEING ORGANIZED 



Dave Gordon and Bernard Kelley After Street Singers 

and Organ Grinders. 140 Yards Already Secured. 

44 Splitting" Commissions with Janitors. 



A new vaudeville circuit loomed up 
this week In the form of bookings for 
back yards. Dave Gordon and Ber- 
nard Kelley of the Gordon-North 
Amusement Co. staff have organized 
it, and are actively engaged in trying 
to make the project a success. 

They intend to corral all of the 
Back Yards in the City of New York 
and Brooklyn, and book such ,acts &fl 
street singers and orgaji grinders, vio- 
linists, in fact, all kinds of street mu- 
sicians, acrobats and jugglers. 

Cliff Gordon, Bobby North and 
Aaron Hoffman have already donated 
their yards. Sam Mann's opera star, 
Giovanni Tutino, whom Mr. Mann 
thought was a possible candidate for 
the grand opera field, until Cliff Gor- 
don and Aaron Hoffman tried him 
out several days ago, will be one of 
the expensive features played over this 
circuit of yards. 

There will be seven "splits" daily 
on this circuit, and unless the act is 
one of unusual merit, as in the Tu- 
tino case, they will be played only 
one show per yard. The circuit is 
already offering twenty consecutive 
days which means that while they have 
been organized only three days they 
now have one hundred and forty 
yards. 

It is believed that Messrs. Gordon 
& Kelly are "splitting" their commis- 
sions with the Janitors of the different 
yards. Should this circuit prove a 
euccesB, the only chance for an oppo- 
sition circuit would be if a janitor of 
a yard should be fired by the landlord, 
then the opposition would probably 
make a more flattering proposition to 
the new Janitor, and the circuit would 
thereby lose one of Its stands. 

Messrs. Gordon & Kelly are now 
selling Btock in the new venture at 
fifty dollars a yard. 




ROSS and LEWIS 



One of the heavy subscribers for 
the stock is Jake Goldenberg, of Balti- 
more, Maryland. Others interested 
are Sam Dessauer, Jake Lriberman, 
Max Gordon, Lew Talbot, Moe Messing 
and Louis Epstein. 

The promoters say there will be no 
transportation, as the jumps are by 
yards. A guarantee is offered that 
there shall be no "splits" with fences 
over five feet high. The intention 
is to create a Metropolitan Circuit, 
with Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken 
and Mt. Vernon listed as the "small 
time" — otherwise undersized yards. 

Mr. Gordon has estimated that in 



NEW "TWO-ACT." 

Philadelphia, Dec. 8. 

"The Deacon and the Lady" closed 
Saturday night for three weeks of rest 
over the holidays. 

For the intermission, P. O'Malley 
Jennings and Ed Wynne have framed 
up a "two-act" with which they will 
open at Hammerstein's Victoria (New 
York) next Monday. 

Mr. Wynne may return to the show 
if it reopens, unless the act should 
prove an unbounded success. Mr. Jen- 
nings has no plans beyond the vaude- 
ville engagement. 



JACK CAMPBELL ILL. 

Through the Illness of Jack Camp- 
bell, Smith and Campbell were obliged 
to cancel their tour of the Orpheum 
Circuit, returning to New York. 

Will Smith, who is president of the 
Vaudeville Comedy Club, says it is 
indefinite when Mr. Campbell shall 
have sufficiently recovered for the act 
to continue. Pending that time, Smith 
and Campbell are offering for sale 
or rental many of their old acts ami 
a new one. 




MAGGIE CLINE. 

"THE IRISH QUEEN." 
Chosen to headline the first vaudeville program at the MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE, 
NEW YORY CITY. WEEK NOV. 28, 1910. 

"THE IRISH QUEEN" appeared No 19 on the program and held the entire audience In 
their seats, scoring a tremendous success. 

Merry Xman and Happy New Year to All. 

Management, M. SAM. BENTH. 



Who have Just concluded FIFTH MOSS L 
STOLL TOUR. 

Billed by OSWALD STOLL an "A PAIR OF 
LAUGHTER LOOSENERS." 

Now playing OIBBONS CIRCUIT, with OX- 
FORD-TIVOLI and SYNDICATE HALLS to 
follow BOOKED SOLID. 



the Greater New York section there 
are 4,708 yards, free of encumbrances 
and dogs. The statistician also cal- 
culates that by a thorough organiza- 
tion, the Back Yard Circuit may be 
extended as far as Chicago within six 
months, and be able to give a route 
requiring an ordinary walker and fair 
leaper to fnake within three years. 

The firm is now working out the 
details. 



CHJOVALIKK HAS A HIT. 

"Daddy Dufard," in which Albert 
Chevalier made his debut in New York 
as a legitimate star at the Hackett 
theatre Tuesday night, from all ac- 
counts, will prove one of the successes 
of the season. 

The theme deals with life in the 
vaudeville theatre. Chevalier in the 
title role was tendered a tremendous 
o'vatlon. 



SUING FOR THREE DAYS. 

Suit has been commenced by Jack 
Norworth and Norah Bayes against 
Keith & Proctor to recover $890, al- 
leged to be due them for five shows 
recently played at the Fifth Avenue. 
After the Wednesday matinee of the 
week they opened there, the couple 
left the program. The next day the 
Appellate Term handed down a de- 
cision which restrained them from ap- 
pearing- under any other management 
than F. Ziegfeld, Jr., without his con- 
sent. 

Keith & Proctor's defense is breach 
of contract. 




NAD.JE. 

"THE PHYSICAL CULTURE GIRL." 
Is the personification of grace, Huppleness 
and physical charm. NADJE has played every 
loading theatre, on all the principal circuits, 
irom coast to coast. Her first trip across the 
continent was made on a Unlted-Orpheum 
routing which took her from Now York to 
"Frisco. She Is now playing for the Western 
Vauueville Association, booked by her repre- 
sentative, MLLE. WISHART, through 
ADOLFH MEYERS. In the east FAT CASEY 
represents her. She will be next week at the 
Kedzie, Chicago; It was only three weeks ago 
that Nadje appeared at the Star and Garter, 
as an added attraction with 'THE UEHMAN 
SHOW," where she appeared before an aver- 
age of 1,000 ladles at the matinees alone, and 
at night to almost as many more. She Is 
partkulurly attractive to lady audiences, her 
knowledge of physical culture providing an 
appeal to the fair sex which few other vaude- 
ville novelties can boast. 

Managers who seek a real box-offlM attrac- 
tion always find In NADJE a card which at- 
tracts the best class of people to whatever 
house she appears. 

"CLOWN NIGHTS" AGAIN 

Last Thursday night was the date 
of another of those delightful affairs 
known as "Clown Night" at the Vaude- 
ville Comedy Club. A "Surprise 
Lunch" and a dozen other features 
made the evening an entertaining one 
for both members and guests. 

Charles H. Smith, president of the 
club, has returned to New York. He 
is giving hid personal and very active 
attention to the club once more. 

"Clown Nights at the Comedy Club" 
were the big feature of New York's 
clubdom last winter. 



GLOBE IN "POP." 

Boston, Dec. 8. 

Three weeks of moving pictures at 
the Globe theatre started Monday. At 
the end of that period the house will 
resume the usual program of legiti- 
mate shows, it is said. 

Mabel Harrison, for the Shuberts, 
had btfen playing in the house in 
"Lulu's Husbands," but it warn called 
off. 



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THE NEW LIBERTY AT PHILLY 
SECOND MASSIVE "POP" HOUSE 



Built by J. Fred Zimmerman, Sr. y at a cost of $250,000. 
Impressive Dedicatory Ceremonies 



Philadelphia, Dec. 8. 

The new Liberty theatre, at Broad 
Btreet and Columbia avenue, built by 
J. Fred Zimmerman, Sr., a pioneer In 
Philadelphia amusement enterprises, 
was dedicated Sunday evening, Dec. 4, 
under conditions which marked an 
epoch in theatre openings in this city. 
The dedication ceremonies were par- 
ticipated in by about 200 specially in- 
vited guests. Nothing like it hto ever 
marked an occasion of this kind in 
Philadelphia. 

Mr. Zimmerman has given to the 
Quaker City one of the costliest, largest 
and most beautiful theatres in Amer- 
ica devoted to high class vaudeville at 



throughout, of brick, stone, iron and 
concrete with terra cotta trimmings, 
and fitted with every modern conven- 
ience for the safety and comfort of its 
patrons. The style is Louis XV. and 
the decorations harmonize with that 
period. The decorations are of green, 
ivory and gold. Above the great pro- 
cenium arch is a massive canvas 10 by 
40 feet, representing Diana and The 
Shepards. In the center is a group of 
plastic figures representing Music and 
Drama. The ceiling is beautifully dec- 
orated and a huge 100 light chande- 
lier hangs in the center. 

The stage is 37 feet deep, 80 feet 
wide and 7 5 to the gridiron and fitted 




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popular prices, which will be an orna- 
ment to the city and a lasting monu- 
ment to Mr. Zimmerman's enterprises. 
The dedication address was made by 
Joseph P. Rogers, Assistant District At- 
torney, who was introduced by E. 
Chomley Jones, general press repre- 
sentative of the theatres Mr. Zimmer- 
man is interested in here. Mr. Rogers 
made an eloquent speech and then in- 
troduced Mr. Zimmerman, who said 
that he was inspired to build the new 
Liberty by the success of the old Lib- 
erty which stood on the same ground 
and was torn down after being open a 
little over two years.. Another speaker 
was M. W. Taylor, manager of the Lib- 
erty. Mr. Taylor is of the booking 
agency of Taylor & Kaufman and is 
one of the most widely known, capable 
and popular men interested in vaude- 
ville. The Taylor & Kaufman agency 
will furnish the bills for the new 
house. 

Following the addresses a musical 
program was offered, including the Da 
Costa Troupe, Heidelberg Quartet, 
Mexican Serenaders, vaudeville acts, 
and M. Georges Chadal of "Hans the 
Flute Player" (now at the Broad). 
Moving pictures with a lighted theatre 
system were also exhibited. 

The Liberty cost something over 
$250,000. It is entirely fireproof built 



with modern equipment. The house 
has a seating capacity of close to 
1,900. There is one balcony, seating 
800, supported by the cantilever sys- 
tem, giving every patron a clear v!ew 
of the stage. There are loges on each 
side of the stage. The architect is Al- 
bert E. Westover, who built Keith's 
theatre here and other noted play- 
houses. 

Five acts will be played weekly with 
pictures in addition. There will be two 
performances nightly and one in the 
afternoon. The matinee prices will be 
5-10 and the evening 10-20. An or- 
chestra of 9 pieces is under the direc- 
tion of William Bentz. James M. Gro- 
ver is the treasurer. Paul Brooks will 
manage the stage. 

The theatre was opened to the pub- 
lic Monday to capacity audiences at all 
three shows. The inaugural bill in- 
cluded the Da Costa Troupe of models; 
Belmont and Sturgis; Canfleld and 
Carlton; Trans-Atlantic Four; Spissell, 
Engle and Ladell. Pictures. 



Henry W. Savage's English Grand 
Opera production of "The Girl of the 
Golden West," will go into rehearsal 
the middle ftf January. The Italian 
production will take place at the Met- 
ropolitan Opera House this Saturday 
night. 



SECOND U. B. O. HEARING. 

The second of the hearings of the 
complaint of the White Rats against 
the United Booking Office was held in 
the office of the Commissioner of Li- 
censes Monday morning. 
_ M. Malevinsky, who is conducting 
the case for the White Rats entered 
another complaint, headed by the 
names of George E. Delmore; William 
Coleman (Colie Lorella), Tim Cronin 
and Eugene Benton Boner, who "on 
behalf of themselves and on behalf 
of more than 2,000 theatrical and 
vaudeville performers and artists" are 
the complainants against the U. B. O. 
in the latest complaint filed. 

After this complaint was placed be- 
for the commissioner, Maurice Good- 
man objected to its being entered as a 
separate complaint, but asked that it 
be made an amendmen^yto the com- 
plaint already filed. Or that his com- 
plaint be filed and the complaint of 
the White Rats be withdrawn. 

Mr. Malevinsky for the White Rats 
said that it would be an impossibility 
for him to withdraw the first com- 
plaint. It was then suggested the last 
complaint be rewritten by the White 
Rat attorney and the name of the or- 
ganization embodied, the four names 
mentioned to stand as the complain- 
ants in conjunction with the organi- 
zation. 

This mode of procedure was adopt- 
ed and the new joint complaint pre- 
sented to the Commissioner Thurs- 
day morning when the hearing was 
resumed. 

Attached to the complaint upon 
which the names of William Coleman, 
Tim Cronin, etc., appear, there were 
about six hundred names of acts, act- 
resses and actors, in whose behalf 
the action is alleged to have been 
started. 

Of the six hundred names the ma- 
jority are those of acts playing "op- 
position time," and contained in the 
copy of the "opposition sheet" printed 
in Variety Jan. 23, 1909. A rather 
peculiar state is noticeable in the fact 
that there are names in the list as 
presented that are myths, having been 
employed by the "opposition" at dif- 
ferent times to "dummy" advance bill- 
ing. 

Some of the acts playing under those 
names are now appearing in United 
houses under their own names. The 
other names were simply used to fill 
out the required number of acts on 
the billing matter, and found their 
birth with the press agent. 

It was understood that at the hear- 
ing Thursday, after the new complaint 
had been accepted by the Commission- 
er, Mr. Goodman would ask for a bill 
of particulars, calling upon the attor- 
ney for the White Rats to furnish 
specified Instances in which the United 
Booking Offices has violated the pres- 
ent law and the names of those hav- 
ing a grievance. 

The hearing will probably be con- 
tinued next Wednesday. It is the in- 
tention of the Commissioner to devote 
Wednesdays and Thursdays of each 
week to the case until it is disposed of. 



Gertrude Hoffmann is studying 
Mme. Bernhardt who opened Monday 
at the Globe, New York. Miss Hoff- 
mann expects to impersonate the great 
French actress. 



GETS SHOW JUST THE SAME. 

Atlantic City, Dec. 8. 

Young's Pier theatre is playing 
vaudeville this week, with a bill head- 
ed by Lily Lena. It was booked in 
by Pat Casey through the United Book- 
ing Offices. 

Ben Harris, who had been the book- 
ing man for the Pier, has made no new 
connection as far as can be learned. 

The placing of a show at Young's 
Pier this week on top of the "fran- 
chise" held by Ben Harris for Atlantic 
City, received from the United Book- 
ing Offices, created some little talk 
The Casey Agency was approached by 
W. B. Bell, the present manager of 
the Pier at the seaside and asked for 
a show. Casey is reported to have 




JOE LANIGAN, 

The Man of Many Experiences. 
Making them laugh from Coast to Coast. 
Direction of NORMAN JEFFEIUES, Phila- 
delphia. 



seen John J. Murdock of the United 
Booking Offices, who is said to have 
remarked he knew of no reason why 
it should not be given the house, since 
It was entitled to play one weekly 
as heretofore. 

Harris claims his "franchise" gives 
him the sole right to all "United acts" 
at Atlantic City, and threatens to take 
the matter into the courts. It is 
said on behalf of the agency that the 
"franchise" mentions Young's Pior by 
implication through Harris having 
been the booking agent for that the- 
atre when the "franchise" was grant- 
ed, and that also the Pier Co. has paid 
the weekly charge since the United 
booked it. 

Meanwhile Louis Wesley says lie has 
the lease to the Savoy tied up in a 
knot, and wants to know what the- 
atre there is to be had in Atlantic, 
besides the Apollo, which is not on 
the market. 



William Rock (Rock and Fulton), 
playing the Orpheum, Denver, this 
week', was injured Monday night when 
a drop fell, striking Rock on the head, 
rendering him unconscious for several 
minutes. 



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IRENE FRANKLIN 
Management MR. LEW FIELDS 

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I'MTEl) MANAGERS MEET. 

A meeting of United Booking Office 
managers was called for Wednesday 
of this week. Several reasons were 
assigned as the cause of the call. One 
was to keep the managers in line re- 
garding the "blacklist." Another re- 
port said the United executives want- 
ed a general consultation held on the 
apparent attitude of the White Rats 
towards managers, and the recent 
move of that order in aligning itself 
with the labor unions. In this con- 
nection it was rumored that represen- 
tatives of the United Offices had been 
conferring recently with several prom- 
inent White Rats to secure a line on 
the general feeling of the members. 



THEATRE DAMAGED BY FIRE. 

La Fayette, Ind., Dec. 8. 
The Family, booked through the 
W. V. A., was damaged by fire which 
destroyed one end of the balcony last 
Sunday morning, after last week's 
people had moved out and before the 
new bill had arrived in town. It is 
probable that the house will be ready 
to resume business within a fortnight. 



FIRE DESTROYS. 

Columbus, 0. f Dec. 8. 
Fire destroyed the Grand Opera 
House here at an early hour Dec. 6. 
It was one of the most destructive 
fires of the year. The loss will 
amount to several hundred thousand 
dollars. 



MEETS DEATH EXHIBITING. 

St. Louis, Dec. *. 

A dispatch from Jacksonville, Fla.. 
says William Davenport, well known 
nere as a daring tight rope walker 
was killed there while giving an ex- 
hibition 

He carried his wife on a rope 150 
feet high, wheeling a barrow as he di(* 
so. 



LASKY SIGNING UP. 

(Special Cable to Variktt.) 

Paris, Dec. 7. 

Jessie L. Lasky, of New York, who 
is in Paris, watched the opening of 
the revue at the Follies Bergere. He 
will have a house in New York simi- 
larly named. 

So far as reported Mr. Lasky has 
engaged the Penders Troupe for his 
New York revue, and is negotiating 
with M. Curti, stage manager at the 
Olmypia, to return with him to New 
York to produce at the Follies there. 



"SPRING MAIu" SCORES. 

Boston, Dec. 8. 

"The Spring Maid" reached Bos- 
ton Monday for its first big city show- 
ing. The new musical comedy pro- 
duced by Werba & Luescher seems set- 
tled for a long run at the Tremont. 

It's a high grade first class show. 
The local papers nearly raved over it. 

Attention was attracted to Tom Mc- 
Naughton, the English comedian, ap- 
pearing in American production for 
the first time. He has the principal 
comedy role, and is elected to the po- 
sition of the best foreign comedian 
ever appearing in Boston. 

All the principals did well, but Mr. 
McNaughton seems to have been per- 
mitted to interject some of his own 
"business" and "lines," with the re- 
sult that he is the laughing riot of the 
performance. 



REHEARSAL STARTS SOMETHING. 

Aaron Hoffman spent a very un- 
pleasant half hour Monday afternoon 
In his office. Hoffman has just fin- 
ished a new "talking act" for Carl in 
and Clarke which dealB with a divorce 
story. Monday the author was read- 
ing the act to them. There was a 
slight pause, during which Mrs. Hoff- 
man entered the ante-room. She was 
seated there for about a minute when 
Nathan Burkhart, the attorney, also 
came in. He bowed to Mrs. Hoff- 
man, and was ushered into the author- 
husband's office. The wife still waited. 

While the attorney was in the of- 
fice Hoffman started to relate the di- 
vorce story in a rather loud tone of 
voice. Mrs. Hoffman's face suddenly 
darkened as she listened to him un- 
folding the tale. In view of the 
attorney's presence she hastily came 
to the conclusion that her husbani 
was "framing" something, in which 
she might be an interested party. 

As her husband's voice began to re- 
late the method of procedure by 
which to obtain a separation and di- 
vorce, she found it impossible to re- 
strain herself. With a wild cry she 
entered the inner sanctum where the 
two comedians, her husband and the 
attorney were seated and began to 
berate "hubby" soundly, like this: 

"If you are tired of me, why don't 
you tell me so! I'll leave you! I don't 
want to be with you if you don't want 
me! I'll go back to my folks! I can do 
that any time. They'll be glad to 
have me!" 

After her passionate flow of lan- 
guage had subsided, she broke into 
tears. 

The others were too astounded 
to say anything for the moment. When 
they realized what it was all about, 
they broke in with shrieks of laugh- 
ter, and tlien explanations came. 



SOME KIDDO, THIS BOY. 

Boston, Deo. 8. 
Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian, 
stung for $5,000. It's an actual fact 
So deeply impressed with the reception 
tendered him by Robert E. Davie, Bos- 
ton's youthful Napoleon of Finance, 
"Harry" gave up the money for In- 
vestment. Now Davie has departed 
to parts unknown. In all, the de- 
falcations of Davie amount to $5.00,- 
000. The police are looking for him. 

Lauder was the guest of honor at 
two banquets tendered him at Davie's 
home in Brookline. The eats and 
drinks were the best procurable. Then 
the host procured the money, suppos- 
ed to be for investment. 



QUIGLEY BECOMES GEN. MCiK. 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 

Appointed general manager of the 
Carl Laemmle Music Putliehtng Co., 
Thomas J. Quigley assumed his duties 
this week, establishing his headquar- 
ters in this city. 

Mr. Quigley tendered his resigna- 
tion to "Shapiro" when visiting New 




' THE SINGER AND THE DUTCHMAN." 

HOWARD and LEWIS. 

THE CLASSIEST SINOINO AND TALKING 
ACT IN BURLESQUE. 

THIS SEASON BIO HIT WITH "VANITY 
FAIR" CO. OVER EASTERN WHEEL. 

Management of GUS HILL. 




SAM CHIP and MARY MARBLE. 

"The proof of the pudding Is In the eating," but the proof of "Lemlng Pie" has been in 
the playing. 

ANNA MARBLE POLLOCK'S playlet, "IN OLD EDAM," In which JOHN W. DUNNE bai 
presented SAM CHIP and MART MARBLE In the leading vaudeyllle houses of America, waa 
first produced In Norfolk, Va., Jan. 25. 1908. 

Since then It baa played eighty week* of UNITED TIME, twenty-four of which war* la 
New York Cltj. 

Tboy are booked to play their eeoond tour on MR. MARTIN BACK'S ORPEBUM CIR- 
CUIT, beginning Jan. 9. and will close the season late in June. 

all e mnm u nl onttona to Albee, Weber 4 Brans, Putnam Building. New York City. 




THOMAS J. QUIGLEY. 

York a week ago. He has made an 
enviable reputation in this section, 
having become popular and known as 
an energetic hustler, besides having a 
thorough knowledge of the music pub- 
lishing business. 

Homer Howard is no longer with 
the Laemmle concern. 



CITY MAY START SOMETHING. 

The proposed opening of the City 
theatre on 14th street may start some- 
thing in vaudeville. William Fox owns 
the house, having lately secured it by 
lease from Sullivan & Kraus. The 
policy there is to be one of "pop" 
vaudeville. 

Fox wants to play United Booking 
Offices vaudeville in the theatre. He 
has applied to Pat Casey to furnish 
him the bills. The United managers 
are reported against the granting of 
the privilege, through the opposition 
of the City to the Un >n Square (now 
a Keith-Proctor picture house) on the 
same street, and its possible competi- 
tion against the K-P Fifth Avenue at 
Broadway and 29th street. 

It is said that Mr. Fox has had as- 
surances he will receive a show, and 
continue to receive them. Last Sun- 
day night the City was crowded at the 
Sunday concert given there. 

Fox has the Academy of Music 
across the street, together with the 
Dewey, a couple of doors away. H1b 
connection with "Big Tim" Sullivan 
is said to have exerted an influence 
for him among the United managers 
or their associates. 



The taxi cab strike didn't cost the 
"small time" any acts. 



A manager doesn't believe all that 
he hears, unless It's a bad report. 



It's harder to be a success as a pic- 
ture actor than it is to make good on 
the Loew time. 



A chorus girl may lose her position 
by being too active In the perform- 
ance. Some principal women believe 
it sets a bad example. 



VARIETY 



13 



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THE PRINCESS OF COMEDIENNES— ASHTON STEVENS, "Journal" 




4th 8EAH0N IN U. «. AMERICA 



Direction, FAI CAHKV 



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VARIETY 



MONDAY MATINEE RECORD. 

The opening matinee record for the 
burlesque house of Miners in the 
Bronx was broken on last Monday af- 
ternoon when "The Merry Whirl" of 
(he Gordon & North string, placed the 
mark near $400. 

This is the biggest opening that the 
house had since it was dedicated. The 
Nelson-Moran pictures are an extra 
feature with the show this week. 

This is all the more wonderful in 
\iew of the fact that the prices at this 
house have been cut. The new scale 
went into effect last Monday. It reads 
10 and 25 cents for the matinees as 
against 15 and 50 cents heretofore. 
The prices for the night shows have 
also been lowered, the highest price 
now being 50 cents, whereas $1 was 
charged for orchestra seats before. 

The reason given by the manage- 
ment for the cut in pricesrwas that 
the prices at the National, the big 
"pop" houBe in the Bronx, necessitat- 
ed the inauguration o\ a "pop" scale. 



STILL FIGURING ON BRONX. 

The burlesque men are still studying 
the Bronx situation. Up there the 
Miners are opposed to Hurtig & Sea- 
mon, with the Miner's Bronx and Me- 
tropolis respectively. 

Both are doing poor business, with 
neither a choice. A few weeks ago 
when some talk arose from the condi- 
tion, the Columbia Amusement Co. 
(Eastern Burlesque Wheel) announced 
it had joined with Hurtig & Seamon 
as lessors of the Metropolis. This 
week it was said that with the return 
of Jules Hurtig from Chicago, there 
might be some deal suggested where- 
by the burlesque managers could 
change one of the burlesque theatres 
into a stock house, alternating with 
the shows of each Wheel weekly into 
the remaining house. 



FEATURING FIGHT PICTURES 

Since the Nelson-Moran fight pic- 
tures were placed in the Empire com- 
pany's shows there has been a notice- 
able increase in the business both 
east and west. 

Tom Miner, who is looking after the 
picture interests for the circuit, plac- 
ed them last Sunday with "The Bo- 
hemians" at Kansas City, the "Sam T. 
Jack" show in Milwaukee, the * Jar- 
din de 1'aris" company in Detroit, Ca- 
sino. Brooklyn, and with the Gordon- 
North show in the Bronx this week. 

Next week the Western Wheel 
houses in Buffalo, St. Louis, Minne- 
apolis, Newark, Philadelphia, Balti- 
more, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre will 
feature the pictures. They will be held 
over at Hammerstein's for another 
week. 

Picture opposition was abroad in 
Brooklyn this week. At the Casino, 
the fight film is drawing big crowds, 
while at the Star, Owen Moran him- 
self is the attraction. The pugilist 
will also be a counter draw against 
the pictures next week when he plays 
the Gaiety and the film is run at the 
Empire. 



BURLESQUE'S 6-DAY RACER. 

Elmer Collins, of the Collins-Dro- 
bach six-day bicycle team, which has 
held its own with the leaders in the 
big cycling affair at Madison Square 
Garden this week, came to New York 
from the "Sam T. Jack" burlesque 
show to ride in the meet. 

If Collins finishes either one-two, 
he will rejoin the Jack show and 
do a riding specialty in the olio, be- 
in e paced on the stage by a motor- 
cycle. 

Collins, after finishing second in the 
Boston six-day race two weeks ago, 
was signed by the Jack company as a 
feature. He was in the New York 
i ace with Moran last year. 




NEW PARISIAN SHOWS. 

Paris, Nov. 28. 

Paris, that vacillating, vivacious 
and vainglorious Paris, which has been 
surfeited with the foremost of things 
theatrical, has had its fling at three 
first nights within the past week or 
so, that have given those who make 
it a point to attend these initial per- 
formances a look at all angles of the 
world theatrical. 

The first in prominence was the pro- 
duction of "L'Aventurier," given its 
premier at the Theatre de la Porte St. 
Martin. It is considered the most no- 
table theatrical venture of the present 
season, and was looked forward to on 
account of following "Chantecler" at 
that house. The new play altogether 
is very clever, although the first act 
is weak. Guitry, who created the titu- 
lar role of Rostrand's masterpiece, 
holds the title role. He carries the 
house by his mobile gestures and as- 
sumed restraint. The story is quite 
simple. A family who have lost their 
all in the manufacturing world are 
rescued by a ne'er-do-well with ac- 
quired wealth through politics and 
whose management of the plant proves 
successful. There are five principal 
characters in the piece. Jean Coque- 
lin's portrayal of the unfortunate 
manufacturer is not so good and 
is overshadowed by the others. 

"Le Feu du Voisin" is the title ap- 
plied to a two-act qpmedy in which 
Mme. Jane Hading is appearing at 
the Theatre Michel, after a vaudeville 
tour of England. She presents an ex- 
cellent performance. The play is more 
suited to vaudeville as a sketch that 
might be taken from an offering of the 
class of "Madam X." 

The third first-night offering was 
"Claudine," an operetta in three acts, 
produced at the Moulin Rouge. It is a 
musical play by R. Berger, who has 
adapted two books of Henry Gauthier, 
that deals with the life of a very for- 
ward young woman. There are sev- 
eral good songs and well sustained 
roles. In it are three music-hall art- 
ists, Claudius (due at the Follies Ber- 
gere in December); Marise Fairy (a 
success at the Marigny last summer), 
and Guitty. The shows costs about 
$2,600 weekly, but this will be cut 
down soon. The operetta has about 
three months to run. It is doubtful if 
it will be seen abroad. 



GEO. KRAUS ILL. 

George J. Kraus, of the firm of Sul- 
livan & Kraus, was confined to his 
home several days last week after a 
nervous breakdown and for a time the 
veteran theatre manager's life was 
hanging in the balance. 

At present he has recovered suf- 
ficiency to be about the house, al- 
though his physicians will not permit 
him to take an active part in busi- 
ness. 

The breakdown occurred after a 
siege of business cares an 1 worries. 



WILL J. KENNEDY 

OF HOOSICK FALLS, N. Y. 

Principal Comedian "HEHMAN SHOW.'* 

Two Seasons. 



limit MO IXTOSH TRIES AGAIN. 

A new western sketch has been se- 
eured by Burr Mcintosh, replacing the 
piece of the same character he recent- 
ly appeared in for one week only, at 
the Colonial. 

With the new playlet, Mr. Mcintosh 
will appear at the Majestic, Chicago, 
some time this month. 



MURRAY'S NEW JOB. 

London, Nov. 30. 

Paul Murray is now general man- 
ager of the Varieties Controlling Co. 
He started in to work at Randovel 
house Monday. 

All the booking of the Barrasford 
and De Frece Tours will go through 
Mr. Murray. For the past three years 
he has been an agent, before that con- 
nected with the Moss & Stoll tour, 
booking the London Coliseum and 
Hippodrome at the time he left Moss 
& Stoll to go with William Morris. 

After leaving the Morris office, Mr. 
Murray joined the London Marinelli 
agency, remaining there only a short 
time, and until engaged by Alfred 
Butt and Walter DeFrece for his pres- 
ent position. 

Mr. Board man, the former man- 
ager of the Controlling Co., will go to 
Brighton as house manager. 

Archie Parnell will continue to look 
after Walter DeFrece's interests in 
the general offices. 



MORE FUNNY NAMES. 

Billy Ritchie, the tramp cyclist, who 
has been abroad for some time has 
"dug up" a few more odd names of 
acts that he wishes to present to a 
foreign agent on this side who has a 
propensity for "handtag" managers 
funny names and acts. 

The list of Mr. Ritchie's includes 
Brighton and Leeds; Reed and 
Wright; Comin and See us; Guinness 
and Bess; Boston and Philadelphia; 
Max Cincinnati; Black and White; 
Three Spoons; Jim and Jam; Jester 
and Joker; The Great Red and Beet 
Co., and Smite and Smote. 



BURLESQUE MEET 

Cincinnati, Dec. 8. 
There was a special meeting of the 
executive board of the Empire Circuit 
(Western Wheel) held here Tuesday. 
It is believed that the meeting was 
called for the purpose of considering 
and discussing the details pertaining 
to the building of a new burlesque 
house in Baltimore, where a site has 
been purchased opposite Ford's Opera 
House. 



MARION FUND INCREASES. 

Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Dec. 8. 
Daniel L. Hart, city treasurer, an- 
nounced Tuesday, he had received the 
following additional contributions for 
the fund which is being realized to pay 
the expenses of another trial for Geo. 
L. Marion: 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Susanna Roca- 
Ellis $5.00 mora 3.00 

John P. Wise 1.00 Walter Greaves.. 5.50 

"Girls From Dlx- John Hart 5.00 

le" Co 10.00 Circus Agent 1.00 

Mr. and Mrs. S. E. C. Fllkens, 

L. Plxlcy 5.00 Richard & Prln- 

gle Mlns 7.20 



Moving pictures make you laugh, 
whether comic or sad. 



Broadway is a dreary place — when 
you're not working. 



Some people are booking acts who 
would be breaking stone if they were 
not. 



A traveling troupe manager in bur- 
lesque Is almost as important as he 
thinks he is — as long as the principal 
comedian doesn't have him discharged. 



VARIETY 



15 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK 

Initial Prasaatatioa, first Appearaace 

or Reappearance la or Aroaad 

Naw York 



Frank Campeau and Co., American. 

Tom Tenia and Co. (New Act), 

American. 

Nana, American. 

Lydia Barry, Fifth Avenue. 

Augustus Neville and Co., Fifth Ave. 

Tasmanian-Van Dieman Troupe, Fifth 

Ave. 

"Three Thieves," Bronx. 

John R. Gordon and Co., Greenpoint. 

I* Belle Victoria. 

Slack Wire. 

12 Mlns.; Full Stage. 

Hippodrome. 

Outclassing any woman who has 
ever been seen on the slack wire, 
La Belle Victoria is not far behind 
the best of the ma]e artists in the 
same line. The specialty is patterned 
after that of the Cuban, Robledillo. 
Victoria lacks only the easy careless- 
ness of that great wire walker. In 
all other things she is his equal. Sex 
makes her even more attractive as 
an act. The girl works fifteen or 
twenty feet in the air at the "Hip." 
There this also makes the act a bit of 
a thriller besides its other attrac- 
tiveness. Two men follow the girl from 
beneath in case of accident. No pole 
or balancing rod of any kind is em- 
ployed. The speed and life with which 
the girl works are marvelous. The 
"drunk" is done without making it a 
"drunk." The wide swings and many 
other tricks are accomplished with 
very little apparent effort. The girl 
is good looking with an attractive per- 
sonality and knows how to sell the 
act with the best possible results. The 
Hippodrome audience was not slow to 
understand that the girl was doing 
something out of the ordinary, and she 
met with enthusiasm. La Belle Vic- 
toria has a dandy specialty for vaude- 
ville. Dash. 



Nederveld and Monkey. 

Animal 

10 Mlns ; Full Stage. 

Hippodrome. 

Nederveld 's Monk is featured as a 
bareback rider. This part didn't 
strike the audience as being nearly 
as wonderful as did the hand-to-hand 
balancing indulged in by the man and 
"monk." Nederveld uses the animal 
as the top mounter in the same way 
as do two men doing hand-to-hand 
balancing. The "monk" is big. The 
result is quite attractive. The bare- 
back work consists of jumping through 
hoops, taking the hurdles. The best 
is the jumping off and onto the horse. 
The monk uses the horse's tail to as- 
sist him in getting from the ground 
to the horse's back. This amused the 
audience greatly. Monks that ride 
horses have been seen so much that 
this loses its novelty, and the hand 
balancing comes in for the best re- 
sults. A heavy rope attached to the 
monk takes away much of the value 
the act might have. Were the monk 
to go through the routine without a 
rope, it would be a wonderfully ef- 
fective performance. Nederveld's 
"monk" as a vaudeville proposition is 
purely problematical. The act would 
do, but at what salary would be the 
question. Dash. 



"A Night in a Turkish Bath" (Com- 
edy). ' 
28 Mlns.: Full Stage (Special Set). 
Hammerstein's Victoria. 

"A Night in a Turkish Bath" is a 
peculiar mixture of comedy and senti- 
ment with just enough originality and 
novelty to make it a welcome addition 
to vaudeville. Jos. Hart is sponsor 
for the act. It looks as though Joe 
could sit back and wait for the forty 
weeks with a smile of one who knows 
that he waits not in vain. The set 
shows the cooling room of the bath. 
The men are lolling about wrapped in 
sheets. It must have been a big night 
the night before, for everyone in the 
bath seems to be trying to get away 
from a dismal overflow. Not an un- 
usual condition for a Turkish bath, 
the meeting place of all grades and 
shapes of "souses." The comedy is 
derived from a three hundred-pound 
traveling man who, while out on a 
spree, brought two brakemen to the 
baths with him the night before, an 
incident of which he had entirely lost 
track. The brakemen have never seen 
anything like the marble surroundings. 
It is a matter of wonderment to them. 
The fat man gets a barrel of good 
fun out of the brakemen and also out 
of his willingness to bet on anything, 
from the going out of lights to the 
dropping dead of his neighboring suf- 
ferer. The sentiment comes from a 
forlorn Individual wh6 was left $50,- 
000 and has just two thousand on 
hand. He bets the fat man 4-1 his 
wife won't return to him. The fat 
man pools his end of the bet and calls 
up the wife in Elmira. She says "All 
is forgiven, come home." The "$50,- 
000-.Kid" accepts his loss with thanks 
and hikes for Elmira, Robert Webb 
the fat boy does yeoman service. Be- 
sides his comedy abilities which are 
not small, he has a tenor voice just 
built to suit a vaudeville audience and 
he cuts loose with it a couple of times 
to beautiful effect. There is a quartet 
it appears hidden amongst the men, 
but it is graciously held in the back- 
ground, used only to help Webb in 
one song. The other men, though 
not having much to do, are all good. 
Mr. Hart must be handed a little cred- 
it for presenting the minor roles in 
such good style. The two brakemen 
do particularly well, aiding the fat one 
in his quest for laughs. "A Night in 
a Turkish Bath" will do. It is not a 
riotous laughing act but it is fuifny. 
and has the sentimental side not too 
strongly worked. .' Dash. 



Hose Seldon. 

Diving. 

10 Mlns.; Full Stage. 

Feiber & Shea Circuit. 

"Small time" theatres, unable to 
offer Kellerniann. Odiva. Myrma or 
Rose Pitnoff to their patrons, will do 
well inbooking Rose Seldon as she is 
a diver of no mean ability. Her 
work was handicapped by a dimly 
lighted tank and murky water. A 
better effect could be secured by the 
use of mirrors. There is quite a va- 
riety of dives, her best work being 
done in the acrobatic movements. Her 
routine under water is like that of the 
other water nymphs. A young man 
announces each dive. Miss Seldon 
presents a shapely appearance in black 
tights. Mark. 



"The Stolen Story** (Dramatic). 
20 Mlns.; Full Stage (Special Set). 
American. 

"The Stolen Story" as presented in 
vaudeville is the second and fourth 
acts of the Jesse Lynch Williams' play 
as originally offered by Henry W. 
Savage. The scene is laid in the Park 
Row newspaper office and the demark- 
ation between afternoon and evening 
is made by darkening the stage for a 
brief moment. The action has been 
boiled down to twenty minutes. It is 
not as suitable for vaudeville in its 
present shape as it might have been. 
The climax is too abrupt and the fin- 
ale curtain found many people asking 
what it was all about. Even in bills 
of the length of those presented at the 
American an act In the postion of 
closing the first part might have a min- 
ute or two longer than twenty to gain 
the desired effect. To newspapermen 
the original production was looked 
upon more or less as a joke, and the 
public did not "get" the show because 
of the technical expressions in the dia- 
log. In the vaudeville offering mat- 
ters are worse. The technical "stuff," 
which the space-grabbers understood, 
has been cut to a great extent, while 
the action to the eyes of the general 
public has not been enhanced an iota. 
"The Stolen Story" tells of love and 
hate in the circles of "The fourth es- 
tate." Geo. S. Christy carries an air of 
conviction. James Lee Kiley is melo- 
dramatic in the "bit" that he did. 
Robert Wayne as the City Editor is 
an actor, not a newspaper man. 
Eileen Errol as the society reported 
gave the best performance. The 
other roles were portrayed by 
Walter Thomas, Charles Lalte, 
Robert Magny. Bruce Kent and 
Richard Clarke. "The Stolen Story" 
will create no greater furore in vaude- 
ville than it did in. the legitimate. 
Monday night It received three legit- 
imate curtains. The fourth one was 
forced. Fred. 



Kyle, (iiieniey and Co. (2.) 
Comedy Sketch. 
18 Mins.; Full (Interior), 
in on Square. 

"Mistaken Identity" affords four 
characters opportunity to introduce 
some lively comedy. Most of the fun 
hinges on a meeting between a bach- 
elor and a widow, the dialog being of 
the up-to-date American brand that 
provokes hearty laughter. These two 
roles are capitally acted, but the oth- 
ers (husband and wife) could be more 
acceptably played. The act will fit in 
any bill on the "small time" and give 
satisfaction. Mori-. 



Zelaya. 

Pianist. 

10 Minn.; One 

American. 

Zelaya. the son of the ex-president 
of a South American republic, made 
his debut in a "big time" act at the 
American this week. During the ten 
minutes that he does he offers three 
numbers All were well received. His 
act as a whole is suitable for a "No. 
2" spot on big time bills Fred. 



Win. H. Thompson and Co. (4). 
"The Old Musician" (Comedy Drama). 
10 Mlns.; Four (Interior). 
Colonial. 

The erstwhile "Old Flute Player," 
rechristened "The Old Musician," 
which was shelved after a short sea- 
son on the Orpheum time with Carl 
Sauerman and Adelaide Cummlngs in 
the principal roles, is again offered in 
vaudeville by William H. Thompson. 
This famous character actor in as- 
suming the role of the old German 
flute player does himself gross injus- 
tice. He is capable of doing far bet- 
ter work and in his present vehicle 
will not add any feathers to his cap 
if the verdict of the Colonial audience 
may be taken as a criterion. C. T. 
Dazey, responsible for real stage suc- 
cesses, probably meant well when he 
wrote the act, but from the lamentably 
weak manner in which it ends it evi- 
dently was patched up In the last part 
at the fag end of his busy season. Mr. 
Thompson gets all there Is out of the 
part of the musician, who would sac- 
rifice his own life if necessary to in- 
sure the happiness of his daughter, 
but it offers no opportunities. Evan- 
geline Irving as the girl looked and 
acted well, while Mahlon Hamilton 
did what little was allotted to him as 
the rich woman's son, who would mar- 
ry the flute player's daughter. Mrs. 
Carrie Lee Stoyle gave excellent sup- 
port as the cold proposition from the 
heart of society. Fred. J. Webber was 
the janitor. The act is funny in spots, 
but has a streak of mawkish senti- 
ment which grates on the nerves. It 
is too bad the esteemed Mr. Thomp- 
son is encountering so much trouble 
In finding another suitable sketch for 
his talent and versatility. Mark. 



The mother of Mrs. F rant 7. Caesar 
and Mrs. Earl Cirdeller died Nov. 27 
at St. Paul, her demise being due to 
heart failure. 



The De Ko's. 

Acrobatic. 

11 Mins.; Fall Stage. 

Hippodrome. 

The Hippodrome programs ''have 
not been changed since the new cir- 
cus acts took up their time there 
a couple o£ weeks ago. It is there- 
fore not certain this Is the proper 
name for the act. As no one seemed 
to know around the house, the name 
was secured outside. The De Ko's are 
made up of four people (two men, a 
midget, and a woman who could re- 
main off the stage). The midget is 
the most Important member. The 
little fellow is handled much in the 
same manner that Willy Pantzer han- 
dles his Many of the same tricks are 
shown, although this troupe do 
not possess the showmanship of 
Pantzer. The hand-to-hand tricks 
with several very catchy single hand- 
to-hand stands are executed nicely, 
however, and the midget is a wonder. 
A couple of new tricks are shown also. 
The act frames up very well and could 
fall into any vaudeville program. 

Dash. 

Henella. 

Magic. 

14 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Slien and Shay Circuit. 

TIenella witli hill ;hii| illusions 
can work ;m\ su'iiM » ; -i 1 . •" house in 
New Y».rk .-iri' 1 ■<* i'v:i\- with his of- 
fering * Mark. 



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16 



VARIETY 



Hilda Spong and Oo. (9). 
"Bridge" (Dramatic Sketch). 
18 Min.; Full stage (Interior). 
American, Chicago. 

Arnold Daly, who Is producing 
sketches for Morris, seems to hold 
vaudeville lightly, basing his judg- 
ment, perhaps, upon the fact that his 
own name alone was accepted as a 
headline factor. Graham Hill has 
written "Bridge" for the purpose of 
holding the game up as a horrible ex- 
ample to music hall audiences. The 
sin of gambling is shown to lead Its 
victim (Miss Spong) to the unparalel- 
led length of staking herself against 
$2,500 (American money) which is 
confessedly to be used in paying off 
the gambling debts of a London so- 
ciety widow. The widow is loved by 
one man and coveted by another. The 
"other" offers to cut the ^ards with 
her for the $2,500, against what is ac- 
cepted as its equivalent. As the de- 
cision is being approached the lover 
comes into the game and by hercu- 
lean effort beats the bad man two cuts 
out of three. The loser leaves, prom- 
ising to send around the money in 
the morning. Then the details which 
had previously been enacted between 
the widow and the villain, are all 
worked over again with the admiring 
youth as the confessor. He leaves 
and the widow is left sobbing against 
the door-jamb. Mies Spong may be 
a delightful actress when working for 
Frohman, but under Arnold Daly's 
stage management she seems Imbued 
with the idea that facial contortions, 
unusual arm and lung development 
and a general disposition to rant all 
over the place is what vaudeville calls 
acting. No one knows better than 
Miss Spong (unless it be Mr. Daly) 
that "vaudeville" is a condition bor- 
dering closely upon intelligence, even 
if Daly has been accepted therein; 
for if Miss Spong did not have faith 
In her audience she would not take 
chances on being laughed at instead of 
being respectfully listened to and po- 
litely applauded. As a structure of 
entertainment "Bridge" falls down. 
The lesson it teaches is so badly es- 
sayed that the moral is lost In the 
immorality of its teaching. Walt. 



Lucille Langdon. 

Songs. 

11 Mlns.; One. 

Union Square. 

With a mass of golden hair and 
blue eyes, this seventeen-year-old miss 
from Chicago looks more like a big 
doll in her stage clothes than any- 
thing else. On looks and costumes, 
Lucille can sail around the New York 
"small time" and receive attention. 
While she does not bat .300 with her 
voice, she does well enough to get over 
four numbers acceptably. Her best 
bit, that of a peevish and petted little 
girl, is given at the close. Her Italian 
song might be rendered with better 
effect. — 



Zuhn and Dreis. 
Ringing and Talking. 
12 Mlns.; One. 
Shea A Shay Circuit. 

Regulars of the big houses would 
enjoy the comedy offered by the ec- 
centric member of this male team. The 
act Is a riot on "small time." Mark. 



Homer Miles and Oo. (8). 
"On a Side Street" (Comedy). 
17 Mlns.; Four (Exterior). 
Colonial. 

When seeing this sketch, one's mind 
hearkens back to the days of "On the 
Sidewalks of New York," "The Sun- 
shine of Paradise Alley" and others of 
that type that have long ago found 
their way to the discard. This tabloid 
version of what is supposed to be a 
common incident of big city life will 
receive the plaudits of the gallery 
god 8 with its touch of the melodra- 
matic, but on the regular vaudeville 
patrons it is not likely to make much 
of an impression. Mills reels off 
fair slang as the good hearted Irlba 
janitor, with a Bert Leslie delivery, 
who saves the runaway southern miss 
from falling into the wily hands of a 
"designing detective." But, the slang 
and sympathy will never send it soar- 
ing to the dizzy heights of vaude- 
ville prominence. The "crool" detec- 
tive is fairly well played but his fight 
with "Clancy" poorly worked up. An- 
other young man had the role of the 
girl's Virginia sweetheart and managed 
to be heard. The act is staged well 
enough, but lacks quality to put it 
over with the trade-mark of a big 
success. There is a shadow cast over 
the piece through sundry remarks of 
the detective regard ^g the girl, to- 
gether with mysterious by-play by her 
at the opening of the sketch. If this 
shadow were removed by the employ- 
ment of some other police reason, it 
would raise the act considerably in 
the estimation of managers who have 
houses outside New York. At the 
Colonial there was intermittent laugh- 
ter, with applause at the melodramatic 
finale. Mark. 



The Cromwells (2). 

Juggling. 

Mln.; Full Stage (Interior). 

American, Chicago. 

William Morris, Inc., introduced the 
Cromwells to America via New Or- 
leans. For some few weeks they have 
been appearing in and near Chicago. 
They reached the "big time" last Mon- 
day, and were one of the hits of the 
show in the evening. The principal 
juggler impersonates a girl, dressed 
soubretwlse. with curly wig. Before 
Cromwell plays another date he should 
equip himself with new wardrobe. The 
simple white dress and plain under- 
wear frequently exposed during his 
gyrations around the stage, should be 
swapped for brighter and prettier ap- 
parel with expensive underdresslng. 
Cromwell makes a fine appearance as 
a "girl." As a juggler he excels In 
manipulations of small articles, works 
fast and with a style which imparts 
vivacity to the good effect of his ef- 
forts. The plural of Cromwell is a 
«*klddle." still in his "teene" who 
serves as a comedy foil and object 
server combined. The lad gets some 
good laughs with comedy, natural 
enough to not seem far overdrawn. 
The plate throwing finish brought 
storms of approval, and served to add 
force to the belief that Cromwell is 
in right so far as workmanship and 
method is concerned. Until he dresses 
himself better the act. will never come 
fully into its rightful standing. 

Walt. 



Sharkey, Geisler and Lewis. 

Songs. 

14 Mlns.; One. 

Fifth Ave. 

This is the latest group of the 
"Rathskeller boys" to put in an ap- 
pearance. The boys in a Rathskeller 
would probably match up with any- 
thing in the line, but It is going to 
take a little time to get an act in shape 
for vaudeville. The usual "rag" rou- 
tine with an Italian and another char- 
acter number or two to vary the same- 
ness are used by the trio. While all 
the numbers are well done and get 
over nicely there seems to be some- 
thing lacking. Perhaps it is the stage 
that bothers the boys, and when they 
become accustomed to the raised plat- 
form they may work out all right. The 
dressing could be improved. The 
boys wear brown sack suits not par- 
ticularly well made or fitting. If 
different patterns were worn by each, 
it might give a better combined effect. 
The piano player might also be al- 
lowed more scope. A selection of 
some sort would break in on the sing- 
ers and give needed variety. Sharkey, 
Geisler and Lewis will probably be 
able to hold down an early spot on 
the big bills satisfactorily. While 
a good act, at present they lack the 
finish to bring them up where they 
should be. Dash. 



Four Amaranths. 
Acrobatic Dancers. 
8 Mins.; Three. 
American. 

A quartet of English acrobatic 
dancers present a very clever routine 
of acrobatic and whirlwind dancing 
that made them one of the distinct 
hits at the American this week. Four 
girls dress in soubret costumes of 
blue. They are good looking, but 
during their work had trouble with 
their hair. This only served to make 
some of the female contingent pres- 
ent emit gasps of astonishment, for 
the hair "is all their own." The act 
as it is at present is about a minute 
too long, unless by rearrangement the 
trick of the four girls doing cart- 
wheels simultaneously could be 
brought down to the finish. Doing 
this into the wings would make a bet- 
ter finish for the act, one that can 
fill a place on any bill. It is as fast 
and snappy as could be asked. Fred. 



Deiro. 

Accordeonist. 
13 Mlns.; One. 
Fifth Ave. 

Deiro will have no trouble in hold- 
ing his own amongst the several ac- 
cordeon players now in the varieties. 
The man plays what seems to be a 
little different arrangement than the 
usual. It has a keyboard similar to 
that of a piano. His manipulation Is 
interesting together with the playing. 
Deiro has also shown rare judgment 
in his picking of selections. Instead 
of sticking to the heavys or the grand 
opera he opens with a solid number, 
devoting the rest of the time to "rag" 
with which he does a few gyrations 
a la Travato. It "ets him more than 
all the "classical stuff" could. Placed 
"No. 4" on the program he drew down 
a solid hit that came from all parts 
of the house. Data. 



Al. Von Tilzer. 

Songs. 

14 Mlns.; One. 

Hammenteln's Victoria. 

Vaudeville has had most of the pop- 
ular song writers In its fold -ere this, 
but Al. Von Tilzer (one of the most 
popular) has been allowed to continue 
his way in the music business in peace 
until Hammersteln dug him up for 
"The Corner" this week. In even- 
ing clothes Albert presides at a baby 
grand piano, playing and singing his 
own songs to the delight of friends and 
audience. Albert looks extremely well 
in evening clothes, has a likeable per- 
sonality and an easy stage presence 
which give him a charm apart from 
the singing and playing. Several of his 
popular successes were sung without 
the slightest hint at "song plugging." 
He did not even ask the audience to 
whistle or in any way evidence he de- 
sired the house to help him out. Mr. 
Von Tilzer did very well. The audi- 
ence insisted at the finish that he 
sing his big popular success "Teas- 
ing." Dash. 



Three Lyres. 

Music. 

16 Mlns.; Full Stage (Interior). 

Orpheum, Brooklyn. 

Another "western" musical trio 
with a substantial hit to its credit 
on its New York debut. Redwood and 
Harvey, with a California boy, Hen- 
derson, comprise the trio. Henderson 
doe 8 the comedy work in blackface. 
His jokes are new in this neck-o'-th'- 
woodB. Three of the puns in par- 
ticular elicited much laughter among 
the Brooklynites. Redwood and Har- 
vey first wear suits a la English engi- 
neers and later don green band suits 
for the close. Two cornets and a 
trombone are used at «. e opening. On 
the "We Won't Go Hon Until Morn- 
ing" bit, Henderson pla\ \ the cornet 
in four octaves. A clt Meal seloc- 
tion on the marlambaphone followed. 
The blackface made the biggest hit 
with his euphonium solo, "The Ros- 
ary." For the finish, the "straights" 
blow herald trumpets whP<» Henderson 
plays drum accompaniment. At the 
Orpheum, the boys were In "No. 1" 
position, but pulled down deserved 
recognition notwithstanding. The mu- 
sic stands could stand new covers. 

Mark, 



The Torleys. 

Bicycle. . 

15 Mlns.; Full Stage 

Hammerstein's Victoria. 

"Comedy Cyclists" is the billing on 
the Hammersteln program. That is 
just what the Torleys are not. The 
act is straight; absolutely so. A man 
and woman make up the combination 
and do exceedingly well. Their neat 
appearance and the bright well-kept 
appearance of the apparatus go a long 
way In making the act a desirable one 
of Its kind. The man is a good per- 
former on the single wheel. He does 
a double around the handle bars and 
rides a couple of single wheels built 
high in the air. These gained ap- 
plause. The girl does the usual rou- 
tine. Where acts of this sort are in 
demand, The Torleys will answer the 
purpose. Dash. 



VARIETY 



17 



THE BERENADERS. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 8. 

Not having seen "The Serenade™* ' 
when it played the Gayety several 
weeks ago, I am not in a position to 
compare the show then with what the 
"Serenaders" are giving since made 
over. If there were cause for re-mak- 
ing then, it has not been remedied to 
any great extent. Even at that, the 
"Serenadera" is not a poor show by 
any means, but with the foundation to 
work upon it ought to rank with any 
on the Eastern Wheel and probably 
will if the burlesque is brought up 
to a snappy, dashy, frisky finale to bal- 
ance the first part. 

Now the burlesque is just a Frenchy 
farce. It has to do with a scene In a 
cafe of a hotel where private rooms 
with signal lights which tell of the 
goings on inside, are a feature. Of 
course there is a lot of ginger in some 
of the business which go with this 
scene. At times the business and 
lines reach speedy pace, but never the 
extreme. 

Whoever furnished the book for this 
burlesque ought to keep right on and 
finish it. The program credits BTuce 
Laird, and Leo Edwards with fur- 
nishing the music. The latter has 
not overworked. Much of the neces- 
sary speed to gain a satisfactory point 
in the piece might be secured through 
the interpolation of one or two more 
good (numbers. There is no reason 
why this should not be done, for "The 
Serenaders" is well supplied with those 
who can put the numbers over and 
there is an excellent singing chorus 
for support. 

The numbers given were much ap- 
preciated and won admiration through 
the manner in which the chorus work- 
ed and the splendid well dressed ap- 
pearance the girls made in costuming 
which has uot been surpassed by any 
show seen this season. 

"The Hussar March" led by Mar- 
garet King opened the burlesque nice- 
ly, but someone else should have led 
it. leaving Miss King for her more 
important role in the piece. An acro- 
batic dance specialty by Allan Coogan 
and Dot Duvall, a clever worker from 
the chorus ranks, fitted nicely, but a 
waltz number by Nanette Coulton and 
one of the McGulness Brothers did not 
quite hit the mark. Miss Coulton has 
a pleasing voice, but should lead the 
number straight, leaving the waltzing 
for the girls behind her. Miss King 
also sang "Oh, You With Those Eyes." 
The "Bird Song" by the chorus, is 
very pretty, one of the very best seen, 
the beauty of the costumes making 
it stand out as a special feature of the 
show. 

Mies Coulton has the role around 
which the story of the piece was 
framed, but there is not enough of it 
to make it stand out for mention, 
though some comedy is had by the 
way she accumulates a quick "souse." 
Coogan and Grace Vinton, as a newly 
married pair seeking seclusion In the 
private rooms with the signals, hand- 
led much of the snappy stuff and hand- 
led It well. Miss Vinton had won 
her way through strongly earlier in 
the show. She Is a winning miss and 
might be kept in front as often as 
possible. 

All the characters suffer from what 
was accomplished by the players In 



the first part, "On the Ocean." This is 
the same piece used earlier, new mem- 
bers of the cast changing the running 
only slightly. The first part has a 
"dope fiend" character played in ad- 
mirable style by Lew Kelly, as its 
center, the others playing up to him. 
There is no room for other than praise- 
worthy comment for Kelly for he gets 
laughs every minute and the house 
was always waiting for his reappear- 
ance. The fact that he kept the 
laughs going for almost an hour is 
the best answer. He has excellent 
support from Bernard Turbett as an 
Irish deckhand. Turbett is a good 
comedian himself and knows how to 
take care of his end, at the same time 
doing much for Kelly and the com- 
bination is excellent. Allan Coogan, 
dresses and handles a straight part 
in a satisfactory manner, getting all 
there is to be had. Will H. Stevens, 
as the gruff captain and James Mullen 
in a comedy part, also add their share. 
But it is all Kelly with the others 
helping and it is good stuff. 

Margaret King with a lot of shape 
partly concealed in a hobble skirt, 
helped the comedy and led a couple 
of good numbers. Grace Vinton, look- 
ing attractively led another. It is 
"Sleepy Head," not a good song for 
Miss Vinton. She ought to select 
something pretty and musical. One 
of the McGulness Brothers also subbed 
for Coogan in "Sugar Moon." The 
"Human Flag" number closes the first 
part. It is a great hurrah finish. 

To get the desired effect In the bur- 
lesque, following the first part, which 
is necessarily slow In its action, the 
speed should come In the burlesque. 
It does not and this pulls down the 
average of the show. Kelly and Tur- 
bett are handicapped In the burlesque 
and the result is disappointing. Crane 
Wllbut, with only a bit in the first 
part, works harder in the burlesque 
and could do better. Mullen and Coo- 
gan open the olio. Here they touch 
along the same lines as some of the 
first part business, but put over a well 
liked act, Coogan 's dancing and a reci- 
tation by Mullen landing them solidly. 
The Six Juggling Blossoms, girls who 
do nicely with clubs, won plenty of 
recognition for a nicely handled num- 
ber and the McGulness Brothers pleas- 
ed with dancing despite their having 
to follow the capital stepping of Coo- 
gan. 

Up to the burlesque, "The Seren- 
aders" moves along like a first class 
show and then comes the halt. Jack 
Singer sent the show out and changed 
it since It began Its tour. Mr. Singer 
knows how to give a good show. They 
are still working on the burlesque 
and maybe when through, it will score 
an even balance with the first part. 
When It does Singer will have a show 
which can follow his "Behman Show" 
and that's sufficient. 

George M. Tounfj. 



•'Paris by Night," with a record run 
of sixteen weeks in New York, has 
been booked by G. Molasso to open in 
the middle west Dec. 19. The act 
after playing Detroit, Milwaukee and 
Minneapolis is due for four weeks in 
Chicago. Molasso is rehearsing three 
new dancing productions that he will 
place on the market shortly. 



BOWERY BURLESqUERS. 

"The Bowery Burlesquers" Is the 
best example of what good people 
can do for a burlesque show. A 
better all around company will not 
be found in either Wheel. 

There Is an apparent good will 
amongst the players that gets over 
the footlights to the audience. Ben 
Jansen is chief of the group, featured 
on the program, but Jansen does not 
attempt to interfere with any of the 
others. His comedy efforts, highly 
successful, do not suffer. Jansen 
plays a Hebrew during the entire 
show. He works easily, not paying 
any great amount of attention to the 
character and would very likely e 
just as funny were he working in any 
other make-up. 

Eddie Fitzgerald is a close second to 
Jansen in the fun making. He is a 
capital Irishman of the straighter or- 
der, working quietly and to great ef- 
fect. Fitzgerald Is valuable also be- 
cause he can sing and dance. He 
works in a specialty with Jansen dur- 
ing the show that is a sure-fire. 

Sammy Brown is the "straight" 
man. When it comes to being a 
real "straight" Sammy has a little 
something on anybody in burlesque. 
He does not figure in too many bits 
and there are not any too many oppor- 
tunities, but every time Sammy steps 
to the plate, he hits a safe one. A 
corking singing voice and a certain 
knowledge of how to place it also 
adds to his batting average. Working 
in the olio with two girls, Brown 
demonstrates he can handle "rag 
stuff" with any of the "rathskeller" 
boys. 

Jack Quinn plays a couple of roles, 
strong in both. As a "fly-guy" with 
a ready flow of "the bull" he helps 
things along in the first part and re- 
peats in the burlesque with a tough 
character bringing many laughs. 

Charles Jansen plays the twin bro- 
ther to Ben, securing some laughs on 
his own account. He is doing two 
or three funny bits in the second part 
while helping out in one of the num- 
bers. Henry West does a short bit 
as a "cissy" in the opening. It gets 
a laugh and passes away. 

Lizzie Freleigh is featured of the 
women. It places Miss Freleigh at a 
disadvantage for she has to stand 
comparison not always pleasant. Miss 
Freleigh, however, has nothing to 
worry about. She runs breezily 
through the pieces putting over two 
or three numbers capitally. In ward- 
robe Miss Freleigh is in the first class. 
She wears several striking costumes. 
One in the first part, a transparent 
arrangement, caused a heave amongst 
the audience. The gown is beautiful 
but needs background which doesn't 
seem so natural. 

Nora Bell can only be found fault 
with in the dressing. Miss Bell plays 
and sings so well it is a pity she is 
spoiling the general good effect 
through an indifference in gowning. 

Edna Green and Minnie Lee, sou- 
brets, make a lively pair. It is sel- 
dom a show turns up with one sou- 
bret of their calibre. Both girls look 
and dress splendidly, with voices above 
the usual standard. In the olio, the 
girls support Mr. Brown in a three- 



act. The combination works out beau- 
tifully. Josie Kine plays a couple of 
eccentric rotas and gets away with 
them nicely, keeping up the average 
of the cast for principals. 

The show is practically the same 
as last season with the change of Ben 
Jansen's court-room scene to a bur- 
lesque on "Madame X," also a court 
room. The first part and the bur- 
lesque are separated by intermission. 
The burlesque and the "Madame X" 
travesty by a two-act olio. 

In the pieces new numbers spring 
up now and again but the general out- 
lay is the same. The numbers have 
been wisely chosen. The show does 
not "boast" of "exclusive songs." The 
success of the popular ones employed 
puts any boast of that sort down as 
a vain one at best. "Maggie," "Some 
of These Days." "Sweet Marie" and 
another selection with Edna Green at 
the head were the big hits, although 
all the numbers went over strong. 

There is no reason why they 
shouldn't for they have been well 
staged with girls willing and capable. 
There are two little girls in the ranks, 
a whole chorus in themselves. Had 
the show ended with the burlesque 
there would have been no grounds for 
complaint, for the performance up to 
this time ran along at a rapid pace 
without the slightest hitch or let up. 

The gem of the evening, however, 
comes after the burlesque, In the trav- 
esty, called "Madame X-Cuse Me." The 
program gives the credit to Frank 
Dupree for writing and staging. There 
is certainly some credit due. Mr. Du- 
pree has shown a rare good sense of 
travesty in the layout. He has grasped 
each point upon which to swing bur- 
lesque and has drawn the lines be- 
tween the straight and the travesty 
to just the proper degree, where every 
point comes out like the pop of a gun 
and each brings laughs which hold up 
the proceedings. Many of the laughs 
are smothered through the audience 
fearing they will miss the next point. 
The stage setting has been taken from 
the original production. 

Jansen is the presiding judge, mak- 
ing the most of the many points called 
upon to handle. lie never oversteps. 
Mr. Brown as "Counsel for the De- 
fense" stands out above all. Brown 
delivers the strong plea to the jury to 
awaken surprise. Never have lines 
been delivered in burlesque In a bet- 
ter, stronger or more convincing man- 
ner. 

Eddie Fitzgerald is the Irish court 
officer, bringing applause several 
times. Fitzgerald makes up as a sort 
of Eddie Girard policeman. Henry 
West, as one of the blackmailing pair, 
also acquitted himself In the best of 
style, helping along immensely. 

Josie Kine was "Madame X," play- 
ing the role very well, practically 
"straight," and bringing out tho com- 
edy Just so much stronger through 
this. Even the Jury was up to tho 
high standard. 

Needless to say that t!i«- burh-sque 
at the Columbia las* \<"> k was a tre- 
mendous laughirm ii<.. s. it com- 
pares with aiiySmi.' th.v has been 
seen in the tra. ' ■■ '':.« in or out of 
burlesque 

"Tho IIuwitv iiuri* .quors" will 
stand on It.- 5 "'ah »;,;ii n--.t any burlesque 

show OH thr- r,,;;<!. D<lSh. 



t8 



VARIETY 



AMERICAN. 

( Estimated Cost of Show $5,245.) 

The sudden snow storm late Mon- 
day afternoon must have affected the 
attendance at the American the same 
evening. 

The hill had the requisite amount 
of novelty. Seven new acts were 
among the eighteen offered. In addi- 
tion to the new comers were such old 
favorites as W. C. Hart In "The Hold- 
up." Juliet?, "The Apache Dance" 
and Wish Wynne. 

The hill was slow In getting started, 
although a fair share of the audience 
was in when the fifth number was on 
at R o'clock. None of the acts up to 
then seemed to wake them up. Com- 
modore Tom opened the show. Next 
there came the illustrated song-singer. 
The third position went to Larola, 
billed as "the clever man wWa funny 
ways." He does a combination acro- 
batic-juggling turn and got by nicely. 

Zelaya (New Acts) was on fourth, 
followed by the Pour Nelson Comlques, 
who return after a stay of a couple 
of years away from New York. 

The first to cause a stir was Cissie 
Curlette. She Just raised a slight rip- 
ple of applause. The next was G. Mo- 
lasso's "Apache." Molasso was In the 
principal role of the pantomimic play- 
let, and received quite a reception on 
his first appearance. This is the third 
successive week he has been at the 
American, presenting a different 
"panto" each week. The audiences 
have a warm spot for the dancer and 
producer, who seems never to tire or 
grow stale. In the place of Mile. Co- 
rlo, who originated the role of the 
"girl" in the initial production of this 
playlet, there is Mile. Minyara, who, 
while not as finished a dancer and 
pantomimlst as her predecessor, gives 
am acceptable performance. The act 
was one of the applause Kits of the 
first half. 

Following, came Monroe and Mack 
(New Acts) and then La Freya. 
with her "red-fire" finish to posed 
slides. Juliet? was the feature next 
to closing the intermission, and did 
four numbers. She is offering an orig- 
inal number for her hold-over week. 
It is "I'm Looking for an Heiress," 
which may have been inspired because 
of the fact that "The Count" Is on the 
same bill. "The Stolen Story" (New 
Acts) closed the first part. 

Smith and Claudius were added 
starters and opened the second half, 
followed by the Karno Comedians who, 
for their second week here, are offer- 
ing "The Wow-Wows." The act has 
been changed for the better since seen 
In the United houses and scored a 
laughing hit. Next there was the dis- 
tinct surprise of the performance, 
Count De Beaufort. The Count aid 
eleven minutes, presenting 2 songs, 
and 2 stories. The audience, evident- 
ly looking for a "Cherry sister" act. 
was taken by surprise and he was 
forced to make a speech which ran 9 
minutes. In the latter he proved 
he was a showman, for he was wise in 
appealing to the American sense of 
fair play. 

The Four Amaranths (New Acts) 
preceded Wish Wynne who sang two 
numbers and presented her excellent 
characterization of the London w*alf. 
She was one of the real hits. 



COLONIAL. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $3,425 ) 

The Colonial was in the blizzard 
that struck New York Monday. There 
was a subsequent depression in the 
treasurer's sanctum. 

It was "clean up" night for three 
"singles." Nat Wills "blew in" with 
the storm. The inimitable Nat proved 
conclusively that a man can come back 
from Europe and uncork a new brand 
of patter and parodies that puts him 
right back on the headline pedestal. 

He was on the job for nineteen min- 
utes and could have stayed nineteen 
more as far as the "regulars" were 
concerned. After pocketing all the 
honors within reach, Mr. Wills made 
way for the next. 

Gene Greene made himself at home 
and put the house in good humor with 
his songs. Ray Cox followed the in- 
termission and had a success. For a 
final encore, Greene sang "I'm Going 
To Stay On Solid Ground." 

William H. Thompson and Co. and 
Homer Miles and Co. were the New 
Acts. 

Little impetus was given the show 
until the Ellis-Nowlin pantomimic ac- 
robats turned loose their fire fighting 
absurdity. They followed the "Dixie 
Serenaders" ("No. 2"). The colored 
singers did fairly well. Jetter and 
Rogers opened the show with a roller 
skating act, the comedy man taking 
some hard falls. 

Wormwood's Animals furnished 
considerable fun at the close, Nat 
Wills getting the audience warmed up 
in good shape for the monkey antics. 

The picture film didn't bring a rip- 
ple as the unfunny "Hank and Lank" 
photomovement lacked the right qual- 
ities. Mark. 



UNION SQUARE. 

Minus the services of two more stage 
hands, who joined the strikers, the 
Union Square show was again put on 
with difficulty, and Manager Buck was 
forced to exert himself in order that 
no slip up occurred. 

There was little novelty to the bill 
and despite two comedy sketches, the 
bill proved entertaining. 

Martlne, Carl and Rudolph received 
applause for acrobatics. Two of the 
men work in eccentric makeup, but 
the comedy is of ordinary calibre. The 
trio has some neat twisters in Its 
repertoire. 

The Gibsons, Ted and Kate, imper- 
sonating the evening clothes burglar 
and the slangy street waif, touched a 
responsive chord with their human 
nature appeal and worked up some 
applause. 

The pictures held up their end. Kyle, 
Guerney & Co., and Lucille Langdon, 
(New Acts).. Mark. 

m 

The hit of the show, however, was 
"The Hold-Up," practically the end of 
the bill, although two numbers follow- 
ed. Owen Martin is the chief sup- 
port of W. S. Hart at present and gave 
an appreciable rendition of the role 
of the "hold-up" man. Steve Rartle 
was next to closing. The few who 
remained after the sketch gave hlm # a 
round of applause. 

Fritz* Dogs (New Acts) finished. 

Fred. 



HAMMERSTEIN'S. 
(Estimated Cost of Show $8,500.) 

Three acts in succession at the open- 
ing of the show using the full stage 
cause two bad waits in the early por- 
tion from which the program never 
fully recovers. Comedy there is bad- 
ly needed. The cut from twelve acts 
to eight brought the real show to a 
close at 10.40 with the pictures of 
the Nelson-Moran fight yet to come. 
The principal, rounds of the fight only 
were shown. Fred Ward beat Lbhey 
Haskell to the announcement plat- 
form Tuesday night. 

The orchestra had another new lead- 
er this week. While it would be 
hardly fair to blame him entirely, the 
fact remains that the music was about 
as badly mangled as it possibly could 
have been, though, at that, not any 
worse than the week before. 

Mile. Dazie in her new pantomime 
(reviewed as New Act Nov. 24) was 
the center of attraction, all interest 
being centered in the dancer. A re- 
ception greeted her and plenteous ap- 
plause at the finish drew several cur- 
tains. Flowers of all kinds and de- 
scription were handed over the lights. 
The pantomime though good, is not as 
strong as Dazie herself. There should 
be more of her and more of her tricky 
attractive toe dancing. 

The Torleys (New Acts) opened the 
show. A five minute wait occurred 
immediately following because Chas- 
sino also used the full stage. Some 
were still coming in when he appeared. 
Chassino's shadows called for applause. 

O'Brien Havel and Bessie Kyle fill- 
ed in with some laughs in "No. 3," 
although the sketch is quite familiar 
to the regulars and many who are not. 

Albert Von Tilzer (New Acts) "No. 
4" was received warmly. "A Night 
in a Turkish Bath" (New Acts), closed 
the first half.* 

Yvette opened after the intermission 
and in her second week pulled out 
the applause hit of the show. The 
best description of Yvette is "Eva Tan- 
guay with a violin." A clever little 
girl, this Yvette, and with the proper 
handling should be heard from. She 
could make much more out of the 
"rag." although playing it particular- 
ly well. A different "rag" might 
help some and there is no reason why 
she shouldn't have another one. There 
are enough of them. More of the 
"bug stuff" and less of the "straight" 
is what the present routine needs. 

Barry and Wolford were down next 
to closing. They piled one over with 
their collection of songs and talk. The 
parody idea has been relegated to the 
back ground which seems too bad. 
The couple were looked upon as the 
leaders for the past two seasons in 
current parodies. The only one now 
in use Is on "Yum, Yum Tree" a re- 
cent success. It was a solid hit and 
brought them back t to recite the story 
of the plays. Good parody singers 
are rare and good parodies are even 
more so. Barry and Wolford are the 
former and they always have had the 
latter, so why not stick to It? Dash. 



FIFTH AVE. 

Estimated Cost of Show, $4,500. 

It is a fairly entertaining program 
at the Fifth Ave., starting well and 
keeping agoing smartly. A laughing 
act in the early portion of the pro- 
gram would have been worth the 
money. 

Gertrude Hoffmann is the stellar at- 
traction in her second week here. The 
house was as good as could be ex- 
pected Tuesday night with the bliz- 
zard raging, even a bit better than 
might have been expected. Miss Hoff- 
mann has not played New York before 
(his season. She is doing practically 
the same routine. Busy from the cur- 
tain, she never seems to tire. The 
bully bunch of girls are still on hand. 
Wild and wooly looking Arabs add to 
the effect. The audience became en- 
thusiastic several times during Miss 
Hoffmann's performance. 

It is a bill where the women work 
this week. Next to Miss Hoffmann 
Charlotte Parry figures. Her quick 
changes of make-up and characters 
brought approval. "The Comstock 
Mystery" wears well, still retainlng^its 
interest and Miss Parry makes it stand 
out. 

•Kelly and Kent didn't get all that 
was coming to them. Much of the 
"fly stuff" seemed to soar away from 
the audience, but the "tough" dance 
at the finish pushed them over safe- 
ly. The prize fight announcement, 
as an encore, gained them several op- 
portunities for bowing acknowledge- 
ments. 

Kremka Bros, opened the show with 
their fast moving acrobatic specialty. 
The boys would do well to drop all 
attempts at comedy. It is not good 
and gets them nothing. The team 
work and the ground tumbling of the 
smaller of the two men put the act 
over as a big hit, saying something 
for the first position. 

Raymond and Caverly have a very 
good idea in the opening, one of the 
pair simply following the other about 
while he delivers a speech patterned 
after Cliff Gordon's political arrange- 
ment. Some of the talk also may be 
traced to Gordon. There are many new 
"gags," however, mixed up with the 
others. The burlesque opera finish has 
been dropped. A few new parodies 
help bring them back for several bows. 
If the loud laughing gen tie man is 
not carried with the act, the comed- 
ian's remarks concerning him Tues- 
day evening were not altogether in 
order. 

Sharkey, Geisler and Lewis, and 
Deiro, New Acts. Dash. 



Rennle Burke offers as an excuse 
for his breach of etiquette of a week 
ago, the fact that he has never been 
married before, but states t-tiat he will 
know better the next time. 



TWO "LEGIT" STARS. 

Two stars from the legitimate are 
on the vaudeville market. 

Laura Nelson Hall is one. It is 
said Miss Hall will entertain a fa- 
vorable proposition. Jenie Jacobs of 
the Casey agency is out looking for it. 

The other "legit" is Minnie Dupree, 
who thought she would appear in a 
Shubert production, which, like many 
another the Shuberts thought about, 
hasn't come up to breathe yet. While 
waiting, Miss Jacobs will attempt to 
coax Miss Dupree' to give up the no- 
tion the Shuberts are serious, and 
come in the vaudeville yard for awhile. 



VARIETY 



19 



THE WATER RATS OF ENGLAND 



BY TOM McNAUGHTON. 

(PAST KING HAT) 



U lias been more than twenty years 
ago since the Grand Order of Water 
Rats, the most exclusive organization 
of vaudeville artists in the universe, 
was first conceived. And with Its 
conception there hangs a tale not 
known generally. 

The original founders of this club, 
which now holds an undisputed posi- 
tion in the world of theatricals, are 
Jack Lotto and Joe Elvin, both pos- 
sessors of that most elusive quality 
known as a "world-wide reputation" 
among their fellows. 

It is just about a score of years ago 
that these two were playing at a 
music hall in a small town in the 
north of England. 

One morning during this "stand" 
the two were walking down a thor- 
oughfare when they ran across an old 
coal peddler who was driving an un- 



tinued on his way without speaking a 
word except to occasionally cluck up 
the animal to prevent him falling 
asleep. 

When the party arrived out on the 
main turnpike, the driver turned the 
pony's head around and pointed him 
toward the city. As soon as the an- 
imal between the shafts was settled 
in his tracks on the home stretch he 
hit up such a pace the two artists 
were almost jolted from their seats. 
Without stopping, the wreck of what, 
at some time or another had been a 
sure enough pony, carried the entire 
outfit back to the town in time that 
was almost beyond belief. 

When the pony bad been brought to 
a standstill on the main street two 
very surprised actors clambered down 
from the old cart. Elvin, after a 
hasty glance at the animal, turned to 




ETHEL WHITESIDE. 

Will soon present her beautifully costumed and cleverly present* d 
"P1CKANINNIE ACT" In the east. 

Miss Whiteside has been playing in the middle-west for several seasons, touring the prin- 
cipal vaudeville houses, and everywhere her specialty has been accorded highest praise. 

The little darkles In her act have been trained to the smallest detail of their work, and 
scenic mountings, lighting costuming set the number off to the very beat advantage. 



definable species of the equine tribe 
as the motive power for a nondescript 
\ ehicle. 

The whole was cause for caustic 
comment of some sort. Elvin called 
out to the driver, who, in ragged at- 
tire, presided over the reins, "Mind 
someone doesn't push him down!" 

To which there came the rapid re- 
ply, "Hi say don't judge Mm by Ms 
looks, Guvnor, 'es the farstest 'orse 
round 'ere fur many a mile." 

"G'wan," said Joe, "you're kid- 
ding." 

"Strike me lucky Mister if you've 
ban 'orse as can beat the Water Rat 
over a mile 'e's yourn," was the rather 
testy reply of the old driver. 

To which Elvin as spokesman an- 
swered-: "It's up to you to show us 
now fast he can go." At the invita- 
tion of the old sport they hopped 
aboard the cart. Comfortably settled 
on tfie seat the coal vender turned 
the pony toward the outskirts of the 
town. For more than a mile he con- 



the driver and queried: "How much 
would you take for the beast?" 

The old man hemmed and hawed 
for a moment, but finally turned and 
said: "Well, sir, I wouldn't like ter 
part wiv Mm, but money's money, and 
if you'll giv' me ten quid more'n I 
paid for Mm 'e's yourn." 

"How much did he cost you?" came 
from Joe. 

"Fifteen quid" (Seventy-five dol- 
lars), replied the man on the seat. 

"All right," said Joe, "I'll give you 
L' ."> pounds and take him at once." 
The bargain was closed for "Water 
Rat." a pony whose name will go 
down into posterity as the real cause 
of the founding of a club that was 
soon to have the highest standing. 

"Water Rat" was turned over to 
the two artists, with instructions as 
to how he was to be trained for races. 
The coalman's last words were "Take 
Mm a mile from Ms stable every day 
for 'most a month, then when the day 
gits 'round that you want to rice Mm 



don't feed Mm, but put some hoats In 
Ms manger, hand just before you 
tayke Mm hout let Mm 'ave a look at 
em then tayke Mm to the starting 
post, turn Ms 'ead for the stable," 
and said the coalle, in conclusion, 
"hand Gawd luv a duck if anyflnk can 
ketch Mm hi'll heat Mm." With these 
instructions the horse was shipped. 
After the "Rat" had been in Lon- 



into office by pretty nearly a unani- 
mous majority. 

I might further state that in our 
midst we have about 2 5 Americ- 
ans, they forming about one-sixth 
of the total membership of this ex- 
clusive organization, being a very tidy 
percentage as compared with the num- 
ber of American artists who remain 
abroad for indefinite periods. 




A UK LA IDE MASON. 

With TI1K SI'. MM UK WIKOWKHS." 
MISS MA SO\ is a cai fancier. Il she can tv convinced it is not cruelty to put her pets 
through a routine twice dally she may be seen In the varieties in the near future with h«r 
two wonderful Angoras— PHOKHI-: SNOW and JACK .JOHNSON." 



don for about six weeks, matches 
were made for him to trot a mile on 
the turnpike road. He took on all 
coiners and won every race. It was 
during a series of these races that a 
syndicate was formed to furnish the 
backing to wager on the pony, for 
each time that he ran there was a 
good-sized side bet. A goodly num- 
ber of those who were top-notchers 
in the vaudeville profession at the 
time, made It a practice to gather be- 
fore one of the "Water Rat" races to 
discuss the matter. They finally 
called themselves "The Water Rats." 

As a usual thing they would gather 
every Sunday at the White Horse 
Tavern. Brixton Road, London. The 
meetings grew larger and larger. The 
number present finally reached such 
dimensions that a private room was 
engaged. With this step came the 
first movement toward the forming of 
the (',. O. W. R. The founders were 
ten in number, and from the first 
meeting in the little room on Hrixton 
Koad, the society grew and grew 1111- 
lil today it is one of the richest and 
most influential among professionals, 
comprising as it does the heads of 
the TJritish music hall entertainers 

Each year a new King Rat ( Presi- 
dent) is elected. The manix-r in 
which these elections are conducted 
and a slight idea of the harmony and 
good feeling toward one another al- 
ways in evidence In the lodge may he 
gathered from the fact that the newly 
proposed King Rat Is usually ushered 



A wonderful spirit of brotherly love 
is the keynote of the success that this 
body has had. There exists a frater- 
nity among the members that will not 
be broken or strained by national 
prejudices, and In proof of this I have 
but to submit the fact that out of the 
twenty-five Americans who are in the 
G. O. W. R., two have had the honor 
of selection to the office of King Rat; 
namely, Eugene Stratton and Charles 
Warren. The latter la the present rul- 
er of the order. 




EDITH MONT ROSE 

v.\ri)i:vn,u; s nrc.-n i;\i'onknt of 

CUAKACTKR Di:i .INKA T IONS. In a brilliant 
protean imvelfy fc;itur.\ 

lioolvc' from < n.i ,f >,,) • '..ist 

Direction of Nmi»M«N 1 KKFKRIES. Phila- 
delphia. 



JO 



VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE OF THE YEAR 



As tin- present year was about to 
turn o\er for another lap on the long 
time siretch, \autle\ille turned over 
wit It it. Thf "bin- bill" policy came 
s i , < 1 ( h ■ 1 1 1 > . .Hid threatens to heave t In* 
\;iriciy business upside clown. 

It is an elaboration ot the theory 
upon which I?. V. Keiili builded his 
ti-cuiciiilci.s fortune i "continuous 
\auileville"' i . As the "continuous" 
seemed a lot lor the money in the 
early da.\s of l he present "variety," 
so does the current "bargain vaude- 
ville" of eighteen, twenty or more acts 
in one program 

The idea as at present developed 
came to William Morris, who will al- 
ways be crelited as the originator of 
it for America. With the opening of 
the Natonal in the Hronx ( New 
York » a "small time" house, Percy (1. 
Williams decided upon an extraordin- 
ary program for his Hronx theatre, 
which, coiiu identally, had an anniver- 
sary the same week. A fortnight af- 
terwards Mr. Williams* Creenpoint 
house was two years old, when a spe- 
cial and attactive program was placed 
there. 

Kach of ihe largo bills drew large 
business. It suggested to William 
Morris that his American, New York, 
was due for an "Anniversary." In the 
first year the American played the 
Morris vaudeville a "l.'.-act" show had 
been the policy during the later 
months of the season. This size was 
gradually reduced by Mr. Morris, not- 
withstanding the capacity results, 
through his staff men arguing against 
the needless expense they said the "ex- 
tra" acts were costing. With the de- 
cline of the quantity in the program 
came a decreased att< ndance. 

In the early fart of this season, with 
the non-arrival of Harry Lauder, look- 
ed forward to as the great drawing 
card for the Morris houses, the "oppo- 
sition" management was pressed hard 
for a feature. Most of its biggest 
cards had been used up as box office 
magnets. Husiness was depressed in 
the variety theatres all over the coun- 
try. The plan of an "Anniversary" 
struck Morris as a happy one. It rap- 
idly arose from an "Anniver- 
sary" show into a " 1 ."i-aet" bill; from 
there to the "L'2-act" size, the devel- 
opment arriving almost, in the same 
day the "Anniversary" scheme was 
hate bed. 

It is so very recent the rest is 
known, 'fhe American did a terrific 
business the first week, followed dur- 
ing the second with a larger and cost- 
lier show, with another I ho third week, 
each of the later two costing over 
$7,<Mi(». 

Tlu n it was that William Morris 
said that if the "L'l'-act" thing fell off 
in its drawing power, be would in- 
crease the show to ;>() acts and run 
the program until I o'clock in the 
morning. 

Morris appreciated that in a bill of 
magnitude he had apparently sa\ecl 
himself tb,. worry and trouble of dis- 
covering ' lieadl itiers." The show and 
price made the features. 

William Hammerstein emulated the 
Morris plan, trying it mildly at the 



Victoria, and going in heavily with it 
at the Manhattan Opera House, when 
that home of Oscar Hammerstein's 
grand opera was converted into a va- 
riety theatre two weeks ago. Mr. 
Hanunorstein tired of the "big show" 
the first few days, (hanging the plan 
to eleven acts for this week. 

While other managers of "big time" 
houses bemoan the destruction they 
claim this method of giving shows will 
mean to vaudeville, it remains to be 
seen how many will follow if William 
Morris continues to keep his treasur- 
ers busv. 



It was the turn of the tide for Mor- 
ris, according to all reports. He had 
been pretty hard pressed in his mighty 
fight to maintain an "opposition." Al- 
ways with a smile, William Morris 
would say, "Everything will be all 
light." He was the same, when, some 
time before, one of his force admitted 
he never knew what the day would 
bring forth. 

"The opposition" meant a lot to 
vaudeville. The other managers had 
gone into long conferences with Mor- 
ris. The object was to buy him out of 
vaudeville opposition. Several times 
the negotiations progressed almost to 
the point of closing. Rumors of finan- 
cial troubles Morris was encountering 
would stop them. The 1 other side 



would receive a lingering hope Morris 
would fall of his own weight. 

The nearest to a consummation was 
last summer, when Martin Heck 
saw Morris' books, had a complete 
financial statement of the William 
Morris circuits, eastern and western; 
studied them well, and then let the 
deal fall through. This was caused, 
it was said at the moment, by Morris 
having declined to accept an oppor- 
tunity" to rid himself of something 
like $:?.*>(), 000 in liabilities assumed 
in the formation of William Morris, 
Western. This amount would have 
had to been taken over by the pur- 
chasers, the understanding shaping it 
self into the Heck side taking up lia- 
bilities of the Morris corporation. 




Till-: ST. LKONS. 

C'liiMirii of MRS'. ALF ST. MOON, widow of Alf SI. Leon. Ihe well-known circus ni:in of two < out im m- . who died last year. 

ELSIE, IDA mid GKOrUlK are in theatricals, cither of the rin^ or Btago. IDA Is creating a reputation i'or one so ynuiii; in tin- title role 
"' 1 ' » » 1 1 >- ot the Cinus," the Frederic Thompson production, with which Ida has been starred for two seasons. The plav is now touring 
the western cities. 

ELSIE is the daring, pretty and graceful equestrienne, who has no peer among women in the circus ring. She is little as a fawn as 
irraeeiui as^a (Jenee, while riding or standing upon a bareback prancing horse. 

(lEOHOE ST. LEON Is a comer. lie i« a horseman, and eireusman, an expert rider, and with his .si-ter, ELSIE, in capable of appearing 
in a double riding turn, or single riding act. 

MRS. ST. LEON, the motherly mother of this talented family, is travelling with her daughter, IDA, who Is but seventeen years of age. 



VARIETY 



21 



amounting to something like $750,000 
in all. 

Mr. Beck and Morris Meyerfeld, 
Jr., had agreed between themselves 
and their associates, it was said, to 
agree to invest between $300,000 and 
$350,000 in the purchase of the Mor- 
ris circuit, with the proviso that Wil- 
liam Morris would be taken cure of to 



tion in the business at the American, 
New York. With its first "big bill" 
Mr. Morris cleared a net profit of 
$8,000 on the week at the American, 
a house that is admittedly worth 
$25(1,(101) yearly prolit to anyone who 
can play vaudeville there with a free- 
dom in booking. 

Mr. Kohl bad In en a close ally of 




A Mcrrv Christina- :t it • I a Happy .V w Yiar c 



his satisfaction. In fact Morris made 
his position on this point plain early 
in every attempt at an amalgamation. 
He would not retire, nor would he 
agree to become a part or parcel of 
a booking agency ho did net direct 
under his name. While this would 
probably have been gotten around in 
a mutually satisfactory manner, the 
doubling of the liabilities necessary to 
assume knocked the last deal of its 
kind a-skelter. 

Just about this time or earlier, and 
in the summer, when the American 
Hoof (Jarden, New York, was running 
behind its previous year's receipts at 
the rate of $75,000 for the season. 
Mr. Morris suffered the greatest loss 
he could have had in the death of 
that much lamented, shrewd and as- 
tute lawyer and man. Oeorge M. Lev- 
entritt. No one but Mr. Morris 
knows what Mr. Leventritt did to- 
wards building up and holding up (he 
Morris Circuit. Xo one but Mr. Mor- 
ris can know what was lost when this 
great legal mind stopped working. 

Along with the other calamities of 
the summer, Morris had to carry the 
theatres, which were (dosed, over the 
hot spell. Depending upon a revenue 
from the Roof, which did not materi- 
alize to the extent exported, and with- 
out having accumulated a reserve for 
protection against this, not even the 
Morris people will deny that those 
were the troublesome days, warm in 
more senses than one. 

Shortly before the death of Charles 

K. Kohl, the matter of amalgamation 

\. was again on the wing. With the 

death of Kohl came the transforma- 



Martin Peek's, and a warm intimate 
of K. F. Albee. Messrs. Albec and 
Kohl had been circus men together. 
Kohl advocated pca>o and peaceful 
measures, using his persuasion to hold 
I'eck in a line that would not deviate 
into trouble lie! ween the Orpheum 
Circuit and the I'niiel Hooking Of- 
fices. In these attempts Mr. Kohl was 
supported |»y Mr. Meyerfeld- until 
Albee secured the three southwestern 
houses for H. F. Keith. Then Mr. 
Meyerfeld thought Keith was attempt- 
ing to reach out too far. 

The three houses had been offered 
to Mr. Kohl, but the proposition was 
declined. How Keith acquired them 
was quite accidental, not the deeply 
laid plan generally credited to Mr. 
Albee and .1. .1. Murdock. One day 
a sort of promoter, well known to the 
I'nited Hooking Office^ managers, 
dropped in. inquiriim what would 
there be "in it*" for him if he could 
deliver t h • ■ three Anderson & Zieg- 
,jler houses to !he K'dth side. These 
houses were in Cincinnati. Louisville 
and Indianapolis They were being 
booked by the Orphouin circuit, which 
then threatened trouble 1 to the I'nited 
through failure to renew an existing 
agreement ln't\virn 1 1 1 1 ■ .-ides guaran- 
teeing an under.-! a ml i n g 

The I'nited men iold ihe promoter 
to see what he could do. thinking b\ 
t lies dismissing him they might save 
t heins'dvi's a "touch." The* promoter 
left without a-king for money, but 
w i thin a few da \ .- rel urned. said t he 
matte! - \\a- warm, and the I'nited 
could go ahead. They did. Keith 

permitting Harry J)a\is, J. H. Moore 



and M. Shea, all United managers, to 
take a "piece." Then to prove to 
these managers that he did not re- 
quire their money, ($!!.*>, 000 each) 
Mr. Keith paid over the first payment 
in full with his own check, without 
using any of the money of the others. 

This purchase was what angered 
Messrs. Beck and Meyerfeld, but they 
were in a quandary as to what to do. 
Meanwhile Morris was plodding along. 
The rumors and stories about him 
were alarming. They had been that 
way before. Still Morris did busi- 
ness. How he did it if all these 
stories were true no cue could fath- 
om, but that he did was evidenced 
through the open doors of his theatres. 
Heck figured that if ho could bring 
Morris into a deal with him, he would 
hold a whip hand over the I'nited by 
the fear of his eastern associates tha t 
the western people would invade New- 
York. 

While he was planning for the ab- 
sorption of the Morris Circuit in the 
most convenient way, Mr. Kohl voic- 
ed a strong objection. This objec- 
tion of the deceased Chicago mil- 
lionaire-manager was reported to 
have been through seeing an option 
for a plot of ground within Chi- 
cago's "Loop" district held by H. V. 
Keith and presented for Mr. Kohl's 
inspection when the I'nited managers 
returned from Cincinnati after secur- 
ing the three Anderson <fc /Jegler 
houses. They stopped off at Chicago 
for that purpose. 



ed in the care of the Kohl Estate, 
Heck holds the west solid just now. 

It remains to be seen whether he 
and the I'nited will come to terms, 
or what effect the unexpected boom 
of Morris will have on the general 
result . 

Mollis is a strong "opposition" as 
long as he stands. It was said late 
in October and early in November 
wIkii things seemed the darkest for 
William Mortis that there was <a 
proposition before him to head a big 
hooking agency to he organized with 
the backing of an actors' association 
behind it 

Then the sun broke through for 
Mortis. It remains for him to se- 
cure shows containing new material 
whie h shall c nable him to maintain 
the pace set. This will probably be 
done in pan through the drafting of 
many "small time" acts for the larger 
houses; his own productions and such 
feature's as may be taken from the 
I'nited lists or procured elsewhere. 
It is bis problem now, reaching the 
point t hat Morris is booking shows 
without attention to the' salary end. 
r l'he strife' is to secure the bill; the 
cost is figured after it has been se- 
cured. The theory is that a house 
which can do $ IS, 000 on the we'ek 
with a big show doesn't care what the 
bill may cost under $10,000, know- 
ing that with a $..,<) bill the be>x 
office may not lake in over $N,000 
to $11,000. perhaps a little 1 more — 
and perhaps a good deal less. 




1 1 



MISS OLL1K WOODS 

'Ihe iMinty I.itrlr l-v-i'un- Wl'h the 
WOODS AND WOODS TRIO 

In An Onion:i| c'nine.lv P.'iiitnniinie Wire A < t . KriMtha 

ax i:i.c)i'i;\ii:.\"r itv wiki;- 

M K I m "itinn 111 }' \ 



Mill 



The* death of Mr. Kohl left Martin 
Heck in a stronger position than be- 
fore' An effort made on behalf of H. 
I\ K'dth to secure the' controlling in- 
teri'M or the direction of the' control 
in the stock of the 4 Majestic Iheatre. 
Chicago, was frustrated by Heck's 
(|iiick action, shortly after Mr. Kohl's 
death. With Herman Fehr comem- 



There has !)«■< n - oine • n l ;< <>i Mi! 
ens Loew having he< i .me i n ' ■ rv i e | i n 
t he Me rri-^ < 'i reu i ' v ' ! i !.■ Mi Loew 
made t he' pers' <■: ' a' ■ m< nt one day 
last summer -'nod le.uly to ad- 
Nance Mor: er $.",o,niiO if 

he rei|u : '' ' a u!d Met go into 

Moiri-' ince been re- 

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VARIETY 



THE DIVES OF 'FRISCO 



San Francisco, Dec. 1. 

Word has gone forth that the "lid" 
is on in Frisco. That the "Grizzly 
Bear" is caged and the "Texas Tom- 
my" run out of town. This is the fact, 
insofar as the uptown "Tenderloin 
Cafes" are concerned, the majority of 
which have the sheriff's lock dangling 
close to their doors. But there is 
enough of the old regime still in evi- 
dence to recall the scenes that caused 
the Golden Gate City to be called the 
"Paris of America." 

The frequenters of the uptown cafes, 
since the dancing floors have been 
abolished, are those to be seen in "ten- 
derloin" resorts the world over, 
"young bloods" doing "the line," here 
and there curious sightseers dropping 
in after the show, rounders ffnd their 
female compatriots ever on the alert 
for "live ones." 

During the past week, since the new 
order of affairs, it has been a rather 
discouraging virgil. One by one the 



within. "The lid was lifted." 'Frisco 
had again come into its own. 

As a result the proprietors heartily 
assured us that business was good. 
Dancing was allowed up until 1 a. m., 
during which time the staffs of enter- 
tainers, from among whom many have 
adopted the stage and acquired envi- 
able reputations, shouted their "rags" 
to the tune of the ivories and string 
instruments, clasping some rosy-cheek- 
ed damsel by the waist at the finish 
and gliding out upon the floor and 
joining the balance of the merry 
throng to the melody of a "lovin' two- 
step." 

Not the conventional "two-step," but 
what might be called an "inspirational 
fiance," the dancers moving with at- 
tractive and fascinating slowness and 
rythmical swaying of their bodies,. Her 
arms tightly clasped about his neck: 
him holding her tightly about trv- 
waist, moving as one oblivious of *;'! 
but the music; a combination of the 




J. FRANCIS DOOLEY and COR1NNE SAYLEft. 

IN "PAVEMENT PATTER." 
Their act is different from any In vaudeville, although it is a singing and talking one 
They are one of the bits of every bill they play on, and are the ORIGINATORS oi 

"WOODEN WHISTLE. "THAT'S SILLY" and "WAIT A MINUTE." 

They were engaged to play in "Judy Forgot," but "They Remembered" before it was too 

late. JAMES E. PLUI" ~ " 



JNKETT. Manager. 



cafe entertainers have been dropping 
out to seek more appreciative and lu- 
crative fields, moving pictures, piano- 
las, etc., surplanting them in many 
places. With these mechanical devices 
the present night life grinds monoto- 
nously on until the early hours of 
another day; the habitues departing 
one by one and in pairs with a sigh 
for the nights that were. 

How different out a short time j.gn. 
vh« n just after the present adminis- 
tration stepped into power, and the 
word Bped forth that the "lid" had 
been lifted. Rapidly the floors were 
cleared of tables, empty for months, 
making room for the "God of Terpsi- 
chore." In a single night "Joy" was 
crowned "King" in the uptown "ten- 
derloin." Throngs strolled in the 
blazing portals, old and young, fresh 
and faded, a riot of kaleidoscopic 
color. They came looking for the 
pleasure and excitement to be found 



muscle dance or whatever one may lx i 
pleased to term it. 

The "lovin* two-step" was but one of 
the many names applied to these "in- 
spirational dances," primarily the 
cause for the "lid" being placed back. 
Not only because visitors were allowed 
to participate, but in many cafes, in 
addition to the indispensable staff of 
entertainers, an entire chorus of girls 
many scarcely out of their "teens," 
were employed, who — for the asking — 
were ever ready to whirl through the 
gyrations of "The Texas Tommy.' 
"The Bunny Hug," "Grizzly Bear," 
"Turkey Trot" and others, requiring 
execution that would cause a profes- 
sional contortionist to sit up and take 
i otice. 

To go through these various dances 
did not need any great, if amy, knowl- 
edge of the "Art Terpsichore." Many 
of the dancers moved but a few feet 
during the entire dance but never- 



theless accomplishd as large a per- 
centage of movements as those who 
covered the entire floor. Hence the 
merest novice among the spectators 
was always welcome as a partner. 

Those witnessing the scene for the 
first time could be seen gazing about 
in bewildered astonishment. Follow- 



floor. They are gathered up and 
placed in a general fund to be divid- 
ed after the evening's labor. Hour 
after hour the busy hum of conversa- 
tion goes on amid the clinking of 
glasses; the merry laughter of some 
and the raucous tones of others un- 
til one bv one the Idle curious de- 




REISNER and GORES 

Known among their many friends and acquaintances as "CHUCK" and "HENRIETTA," n.a 
forgetting the third member of the trio pictured above, the prize Boston Hull "Deacon Dorothy," 
are coming back to New York with an entire new act with special scenery and costumes, 
featuring their own ORIGINAL songs written especially for the act. among them. "I'M FEEL- 
ING DROWSY." by Charles E. Royal; "A DRUMMER'S LIFE A1NT HEAVEN AFTER ALL." 
and "WHEN EVERYTHING GOES DEAD WRONG," by our fat friend. Phil Staats. 

Their latest success Is by "Chuck" entitled "MY COUSIN TA NELL." 

Best wishes to all for the New Year and a Merry Xnias. 



ing the glance might be seen many 
men prominent in affairs of the city, 
some alone; others with "lady 
friends." Still others were with 
their wives and daughters, "society 
buds" and their chaperons. 

Alongside of a merry^roup of 
sightseers sits a well knownvlBelle of 
the Tenderloin,.' with some mother's 
pride. She is initiating him into the 
joys of night life. Off to cue side an 
old "rounder" with a cynical smile 
about his lips watches the successful 
tactics of the "Queen" as she leans 
caressingly against the beardless 
youth who pours forth his affectionate 
phrases in low and intense tones. Over 
at another table is a handsome chap 
with a noticeable and unmistakable 
air of refinement. He is new to the 
game, but learning. His face is 
flushed with liquor and excitement. 
Across the table sits a dainty little 
bundle of femininity, very, very 
young. All likewise is evidently new 
to her. She has heard of it. that Is 
all. Her lips are parted, her face 
gleaming. She gazes as one fasci- 
nated. Nothing escaping her. In her 
eyes is a reckless light as she listens 
to him. Like the rest she rubs el- 
bows with familiar denizens of the 
night life, but thinks nothing of it, 
for are there not others about who 
would probably not be there if it were 
ho awfully bad? Another drink 
quickly disappears, and they depart. 
Others take their place. 

Out on the floor dashes a young fel- 
low in bizarre attire accompanied by 
a bevy of sprightly and attractive 
young "squabs." who spread out 
among the tables an he shouts "I'm 
on My Way to Reno." wending his 
way from table to table, hesitating 
here, stopping there. Some merry 
group show their appreciation by 
tossing several coins out upon the 



part, leaving the scene to those who 
know it well and have their night's 
work yet before them. Those fortun- 
ate enough to have "joined out a live 
one" are to be seen peddling an effect- 
ive line of "bull" or else climbing 
into an auto at the door, and off for 
the beach resorts. 

Now all is changed. No longer (at 
least for some time to come) will 
girlish entertainers shout the latest 




AIRDOME THEATRE, 
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 

The accompanying picture shows the front 
of the AIRDOME THEATRE, CHATTA- 
NOOGA, the home of high-class vaudeville in 
that hustling Southern city. 

While called "alrdome." it Is, in fact, a 
theutre, arranged, however, so that it may be 
thrown Into an open-air house during the 
Mimnior months. 

The house is owned by F. M. CATRON and 
WILL S. ALBERT, with MR. ALHERT the 
active manager. 

It Is devoted to the best In vaudeville, being 
booked by the WESTERN VAUDEVILLE 
MANAGERS ASSOCIATION. The Alrdome 
is a permanent amusement fixture in Chat- 
tanooga, having survived against all kinds of 
opposition, and its patrons are the very best 
people of the city. 

It has a seating capacity or 700, a six-piece 
orchestra, stage large and modern, dressing 
rooms tidy and comfortable, and the heating 
and ventilation perfect. 

Chattanoogans ar e Justly proud of the AIR- 
DOME THEATRE. 

Three performances are given dally, with no 
Sunday shows. 



"rags" and delight with the "terpsl- 

chorean" pastime. No longer will 

young girls, fair of face, bubbling 

(Continued on page 115.) 



VARIETY 



23 



THE JEW ON THE STAGE 



In some inexplicable manner the 
Jew has been given public notice via 
the stage during the year ending. 
"The Jew" as a legitimate stage char- 
acter has received through long usage 
a position of recognition behind the 
footlights. He has been taken and 
accepted seriously; has been made a 
butt, and received laughingly. 

Whenever presented in pure seri- 
ousness or tun, the Jew, always best 
portrayed by a Hebrew in either in- 
stance, has lived and survived or ap- 
peared and passed away upon the ros- 
trum, as a character or mere incident 
of a piece or "bit." 

These things have been seen by 
thousands upon thousands of un- 
abashed Jews, self-reliant representa- 
tives of a great race which has strug- 
gled against humanity an i the in- 
famy the winds seem to have cast over 
the lands for centuries back. Those 
who have seen have been interested or 
amused. They applauded or laughed 
(.r were silent. 

The year ot 19 10 appears to have 
developed omniscient persons full of 
egoism. Emulating the distasteful ex- 
ample of their Christian brethren of 
the cloth, Reverend Doctors with an 
affix of Rabbi have by pursuing the 
same publicity seeking tactics (which 
have driven other biblical men to ob- 
scurity) brought a deal of notice and 
comment through finding what they 
called "caricatures" of the Jewish race 
upon the platform; "caricatures" 
which have endured for ages without 
protest. 

In selecting theatricals for the 
burst into print, the rabbis those 
wisely. For behind nearly every the- 
atre is a showman, who realizes what 
free advertising means for his trade; 
that of engaging the public to enter 
through his theatre portals by the 
reputation of himself, theatre or 
show. 

In the further selection of vaude- 
ville as the medium to bring the Jew- 
ish stage character, and perhaps the 
Jew as a race, into current contempt 
the rabbis say the stage representa- 
tion is not a faithful one; is not true 
to life's types; ridicules the modern 
Hebrew and holds him up to the 
twinge of laughter - off the stage. 

In four cities of the Union did this 
occur, New York, Cleveland, Cincin- 
nati and Denver. In Cleveland He- 
brew impersonators were hooted; in 
Cincinnati the question was agitated 
by men (who should have been call- 
ing on the ill) until the papers were 
full of it; in Denver this was repeated 
and in New York the attempt proved 
a flash in the pan. 

New York is a cosmopolitan centre 
with cosmopolities of every creed. 
There are showmen in the Metropolis, 
as elsewhere. When a Jewish rabbi 
wrote a special objection against the 
stage Hebrew character who. in that 
impersonation, included what he 
termed a "caricature," the showmen 
were on the job. The mails were not 
fast enough for one manager to re- 
turn an answer that no such "offense" 
could occur in his theatres; he would 
attend to that himself thereafter. Well 



and good. The correspondence was 
printed. Doth the rabbi and the man- 
ager were enabled to read their names 
in type. For the theatrical man that 
was business; for the rabbi, public- 
ity, undesirable for the race he repre- 
sented in the pulpit, but perhaps 
sweet for personal perusal. 

In Denver Martin Beck, general 
manager of the Orpheum Circuit, an- 
swered the agitator there that "of- 
fensive" Hebrew acts would cease vis- 
iting the town. But he leaves it to 
Denver to select those offensive. 

The writer, who is a Jew, has un- 
questionably witnessed more perform- 
ances with Hebrews in them than any 
of the rabbis who will rush into print 
on the subject. Nowhere at no time 
has an objectionable Hebrew imper- 
sonation been noted. 

Perhaps it is becoming to a rabbi to 
be as fashionable as his congregation. 
In the smaller cities there are Jews 
with acquired wealth and social aspi- 
rations. They seldom abound in any 
town. Some believe they are pedes- 
taled above the average person of 
their race, while others have readied 
the point where they have forgotten 
or would like to forget that they are 
Jews. 

The types of comedy stage Hebrew 
today are as true as when Frank 
Bush first wore a black beard twenty- 
five years and more ago. They may 
be found in any Jewish colony or com- 
munity. Xhey are the fathers of the 
American, Hebrew. 

And t . real American Hebrew, 
who cares not what he is — or bis 
neighbor — provides for his family, re- 
spects himself, his reputation and his 
kin — does not admire the rabbi for 
rushing into the newspapers with a 
subject that can do no good for the 
race as a whole, nor overcome the 
general feeling against the Jew. 
which is slowly- — \-cry slowly but 
just as surely, being overcome by th" 
modernize I Hebrew walking straighl- 
ly and independently along tin s that 
compel the respect if not. the regard 
of the world at large. There have 
been great Jews, in letters, fiiani- ■ 
and statesmanship; theie will be as 
great. They neither paraded them- 
selves as Hebrews nor decried their 
rae? -nor did any deny his parents, 
whether they were of Polish, Cermau 
or Viennese descent. 

The rahbis are misdirected in then- 
efforts to curb the stage Hebrew. 
They have leaped before they looked. 
How many of these reverend gentle- 
men saw "The Melting Pot?" Not 
one who did but realized the depth of 
Israel Zangwill's story and not one 
but who must have understood that 
here was a play for .lews only. The 
Christian did not understand it ; could 
grasp no angle of the piece and 
there are American Hebrews of three 
or four generations removed from 
foreign (dimes who would also be in 
the dark, were not tabs of oppression 
from that unspeakable blot on the 
face of the earth, Russia, handed down 
from father unto son. 

Had "The Melting Pot" become a 
furore, play that it was in its truth, 



the rabbis would have been justified 
in excepting to it as bringing forth a 
phrase of the Jew's existence that 
might add more to the weight he is 
now bearing — perhaps struggling 
against. 

In referring as this does to the 
American Hebrew only, the advance- 
ment of the American over Jewish 
subjects of other nations may be illus- 
trated by a reference to a vaudeville 
sketch, presented in New York only 
for two weeks this present season. The 
piece was called "The Open Door," 
and played by John Law son (an En- 
glishman). Maybe the theatrical man- 
ager (William Morris — Hebrew), who 
engaged Mr. Lawson, recognized the 
inappropriateness of that title for New 
York City. It was changed. During 
the sketch, Mr. Lawson, in an unsav- 
ory character of a Hebrew gambler, 
arrested for forgery, rails against an 
English Lord who has designs upon 
his wife. He bemoans the woes that be- 
set the Jew. Before an audience com- 
posed of at least one-half Hebrews, 
this appeal, which brings wild ap- 
plause whenever presented in a cer- 
tain grade of the English music halls, 
was received without a sound. 

In -a review of the sketch in Variety 
it was said that the American Hebrew 
wanted no defense of himself on the 
stage. Mr. Lawson excepted to this 
criticism by writing the reviewer a let- 
ter. Enclosed was a copy of a letter 
written to Mr. Lawson by the Rev. Dr. 
Friedlander, of London. Dr. Fried- 
lander wrote 'Mr. Lawson that he rep- 
resented the ideal type of Israelite 
and expressed his appreciation of the 
Jewish sketch Mr. Lawson presented. 

Mr. Lawson in his letter of objec- 
tion stated that his thoughts in all his 
works were not of money, leaving it 
therefore to be inferred that he had 
taken upon himself the voluntary task 
of "uplifting" the Jew. Perhaps the 
English Jew requires uplifting. They 
most certainly do if applauding Mr. 
Lawson's Hebraic pieces; perhaps Dr. 
Friedlander agrees with the actor. 
The American Jew wants no uplift 
on the stage -or elsewhere. Experi- 
< nee has taught him that he must take 
(arc of and look out for himself. That 
he will do, believing that ultimately 
the Jew, as he has been calumnied for 
years will eventually come into his 
own, for shrewdness and business per- 
cipiency are no discredits. 

These, though, are the pieces and 
I lays the rabbis should guard against 
i'I'oii the stage; those that present a 
1 evorse side to the Hebrew; hold him 
ip as a pitiful subject or race or try 
to erect a sympathy for him. 

The American Jew wants none of 
this; he wants to be let alone, and 
particularly does he want the rabbi of 
his own forebears to assist in this 
worthy end. 

L«t the comedian in his Hebrew 
character comede. It is innocent fun 
for people to laugh at. The heartiest 
mirth will be found to can'ft team thv 
Hebrews. Let the theatrical manag- 
ers employ the Hebrew actor who im- 
personates himself. The single objec- 
tion could be that some dress dirtily 
or raggedly. 

The rabbi has a mission. It does 
not include the forwarding of lectures 
in advance to newspapers, nor the ap- 



ing of publicity seeking fanatics. If 
their congregations are "exclusive" 
and "fashionable" let the rabbis instill 
the spirit of independence which has 
been killed by brutality and Ignorance 
into the minds of those of the Jewish 
race who have sought America for the 
freedom it gives. They are the ones 
needing the rabbi and his enlightening 
teachings the most. 

'The hypocritical Jew who is af- 
frighted at the thought of the discov- 
ery of his parentage can best be left 
alone; he Is disowned by all good He- 
brews. The good American He- 
brew, proud of himself and his fam- 
ily for what his forefathers or his 
father have done for him and his, only 
wants to be let alone — to his own 
pursuits — his own belief and his own- 
self, as far as any "defense," "protec- 
tion" or "uplift" is concerned. 

And the stage is no more sacred to 
the fun making Hebrew impersonator 
than the depicting of any other racial 
character — let all the rabbis under- 
stand and believe that. 

Even rabbis if in doubt could do 
naught better than to consult with the 
greatest American Hebrew of contem- 
poraneous times, who shall be im- 
mortal in the posterity of Judiasm — 
Jacob H. Schlff. 



The Daleys, roller skaters, who out 
of the profession are Fronie Kruse 
and William Thompson, were married 
Saturday evening In New York. 



Hobby Burgess (Burgess and West 
Sisters) is on a ranch near Pueblo, 
Col., recovering from a nervous break- 
down. Mr. Burgess may be addressed 
to P. O. Box 433, Pueblo. 




ROGER IMIIOF. 

ROGER IMHOP, who has b<<n Identified 
with numerous burlesque organizations for the 
past fifteen years, Is conceded to be the spon- 
sor of the most unstagy Irishman it has been 
burlesque's good fortune to possess. 

Mr. Imhof was the first to oiler patrons of 
that entertainment, a character- kept all within 
the bounds of consistency, mul t<> vn 11 n.i, 
'"""wTHt over" la proven by tin 1 ;i <t that In th«» 
last ten years MR. IMIIOK ban headed and 
been featured with each <>i .mmi/. ition be has 
been connected with. 

A season with Jus. A h'ly nri'.-> "I^ondon Oay- 
eiy (Jirls," rniotli. ■-• w.tli !•" i • ■ I Unless "Night 
Owls," two seasons with Hob Manchester's 

Vanity Fair" four . .i.-i<ris with Hueck A 
HenncHsy's Knipln- Show." arid now partially 
through the err. nd sca-nn with Charles B. 
Arnold'* "I'.ulM nnd KoIII.-k" lias given Mr. 
Imhof a 1 >'lowi*<>. an<l a prestige that only 
conies aff«r ha id work and a hu< essful accom- 
plishment. 



24 



VARIETY 



AN UNEXPRESSED IDEA 



BY J. C. NUGENT. 



THE MUSICAL NOTES 



Once a bright Idea wandered 
through the land of things unborn, 
smiliifg happily. She smiled because 
she thought she was about to be ex- 
pressed. In the land of things un- 
born there are so many Ideas which 
are never expressed; neither do they 
come by freight. They simply don't 
get a look-in, because the law is such 
that they must come through the 



I can only pass through the brain 
which is big enough to meet and con- 
quer you and send you skulking back 
to the fogs where you belong." 

"Just like that," smiled Wine to 
Laciviousness, and meanwhile Gaming 
made a little bet with himself, as he 
said to Idea: "I dare you to show 
him to us;" whereat, Idea swept her 
hand toward the map of the world 





YOUNG BROTHERS and VERONICA. 

who are meeting with great success with their neat singing and dancing act, wish all their 
friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

The fact that this act is always working rentiers further comment unnecessary. 



brain of one of the human bugs in 
that queer ball below, which some 
call the earth and some call Rockefel- 
ler's. 

She met three vices named Wine 
Laciviousness and Gaming. To them 
she said: "There is nothing to it. 
boys, I am about to be expressed 
through the brain of a gifted bug, 
and then one of the great problems 
which all of those other myriads of 
bugs are talking about and acting 
about and prating about on their 
queer little pulpits and writing about 
on their funny little printed sheets 
will be much clearer to them. Isn't 
it lovely to be a bright Idea?" 

The vices winked at each other and 
asked: "Where is your human in- 
strument? You have been looking 
for him for years, but amongst the hu- 
man bugs it is rarely one is born fit- 
ted to be a medium for an Idea so 
bright as you." 

"I am on to you," smiled back the 
Idea (for, like all great things, she 
loved to use good language). "You 
wish to beat me to him, but I fear 
yoj not, not a darn bit, for if my bug 
is not great enough to resist you, he 
is not great enough to receive me, for 



and showed them a long haired guy, 
elbow deep in pencil and paper and 
things, in a hall bedroom on 4 5th 
street. His eyes were set far apart 
and filled with worry and perplexity. 
(Continued on page 121.) 




*lffjWj£f l fr 



I 



m 



ft\ o ^ 




Everybody with a head seems to 
have a "melody" slip into it now and 
then. "The bug with a melody" is 
nearly as frequent as the one who 
imagines he has the lyrics for a great 
song. 

Though the ordinary mortal did re- 
ceive in his brain a melody (of course 
"original"), could he reproduce that 
air upon a sheet of paper, as indicated 
by the illustration herewith, a portion 
of "sheet music" and called "bars" 
or musical notes. 

If he could, there is little chance of 
the novice explaining where the 
"bars" universally read by musicians 
of America and Europe came from, 
who devised them or the origin of 
their growth. 

Not alene that possibly he could 
not explain this, but the music pub- 
lishers, writers and composers in 
New York were questioned without 



neither knows, nor cares, who did it 
first, excepting that by "reading" it, 
music will come forth. 

It must be acknowledged, however, 
that many of the publishers and com- 
posers, though not aware of the 
founder of the present used "bars," 
thought they knew all about "melo- 
dy." One writer and publisher re- 
marked it didn't make so much differ- 
ence about who first wrote "notes," 
but he just wanted to say that Mr. 
Blank's hit was "copped" from his 



Musical notation is so familiar that 
few have any idea of the difficulty 
encountered in the undertaking of a 
number of experiments for the Inven- 
tion and perfecting of a satisfactory 
method of recording musical sounds. 
Methods of expressing musical sounds 
in writing may be conveniently group- 
ed under two heads: (1) the Phonetic, 




JULIA SINCLAIR. 

Rapidly becoming famous as the 
"DAUY GUAM)" SOU1MKTTE. 
MISS SINCLAIR is making good, most emphatically, with L. LAWRENCE WEBER'S "Pa- 
risian Widows" Company, in which she Is appearing; in several roles well calculated to display 
her ability as an accomplished burlesque artiste. Miss Sinclair is Just as useful In a character 
part as she Is In a straight role, and Is also strong on acrobatic and eccentric dancing, when 
necessary to introduce it 



DOROTHY DAINTON 

Originality Ability— Personality. 
JAMES PLUNKETT, Manager. 



one offering a single clue t hat would 
lead to the research that might bring 
forth the sought for facts. The com- 
posers compose and the publishers 
publish; each employing the same 
musical bars; the publishers printing 
what the composer sets down, but 



in which word letters or numerals in- 
dicate the degrees of the scale, with 
the addition of signs to show time 
values and rhythm; and (2), the 
Diastematic, or "notation by interv- 

( Continued on page 130. 



VARIETY 



25 



BURLESQUE, THEN AND NOW 



Philadelphia, Dec 1. 

Unless business takes a big flop 
after the first of the new year, the sea- 
son of 1910-11 ought to be recorded 
as a big one for burlesque. Probably 
not all companies will make a lot of 
money, maybe there will be a few 
which will finish very close to the 
line of an even break. . However, it 
looks like a good year and proves that 
there is a big percentage of the the- 
atre-going public being educated to 
the fact that burlesque of to-day is 
far advanced over what it was a few 
years back. 

To the majority of burlesque man- 
agers there is credit due for making 
the effort to uplift burlesque to a 
plane where it belongs. Some man- 
agers may claim "that it is a costly 
experiment and it may cut into their 
earnings. It may be for a season or 
two, but it will come back. Bur- 
lesque to-day is earning more money 
than ever in the history of this class 
of entertainment. More money is 
spent in presenting it and fortunes 
have been spent recently in erecting 
handsome theatres to attract patrons. 

Without meaning to cast any refler- 



field, they are joining the advance 
movement and are to-day among the 
most enthusiastic. The leasing of 
franchises to young and ambitious ar- 
tists and producers has also helped 
The majority of those who have se- 
cured franchises in either the Eastern 
or Western Wheel have helped bur- 
lesque and they are setting a pace 
which is carrying the field along at a 
winning clip and is showing good re- 
sults. 

It was pretty soft for the burlesque 
managers of the olden days. Some of 
the largest money makers in the bur- 
lesque business to-day worked for a 
salary that wasn't any larger than, 
what they now pay to a small-part ac- 
tor. To talk of a burlesque show of 
20 years ago costing anything like 
what it does to-day would be too idle 
for consideration. When there were 
only a few burlesque shows on the 
road, and little competition, it cost 
comparatively little to put one out. 
As the returns were heavy the earn- 
ings were great. 

To day rinds burlesque earning 
thousands for its producers, but on a 
higher plane. The investment is 




HITTER and FOSTER and ALICE EIS and BERT FRENCH. 

Kxpl riiiB Kurupo am'- playing with great success at llansa Theatre. Hamburg, c ;«-rm:i n .-. 



t on up the ability or the willing- 
ness of the old time burlesque man- 
ager to "clean up" burlesque, it must 
be said that the new generation of 
producers, managers and artists can 
claim a great amount of credit for the 
advancement which has been most 
marked the past three or four years. 
Each season finds new shows added 
lo the list. Each year there enters 
into the field of burlesque managers 
and producers cue of the new genera- 
tion. With him comes the idea that 
advanced burlesque is the thing. 
Every time there is any addition to 
the list of managers or producers who 
have such ideas, another forward step 
is taken. 

Slowly the veterans and pioneers of 
burlesque are being forced from the 
field of activity. Those who remain 
can read plainly the writing on the 
wall. If they expect to stay in the 



greater because the demand for bet- 
ter shows is constantly increasing. 
From the time the reorganization of 
burlesque started there has been a 
steady improvement. Burlesque is 
rapidly gaining its place in the class of 
entertainment that meets with the ap- 
proval of the theatre-going public gen- 
erally. 

There is nothing degra ling in bur- 
lesque unless it is made so by the 
manager. He alone is responsible. 
No comedian, singer, dancer or any 
p( rsen connected with a burlesque 
show will stoop to the use of low 
grade comedy or business to gain 
laughs unless he is told to do so by 
his manager. No comedian who val- 
ues his reputation or hopes to gain 
one will resort to such stuff if he has 
the ability to win his way by legiti- 
mate methods, unless he is working 
under instructions by a manager who 



believes that burlesque means vul- 
garity and is willing to have his show 
placed in any class as long as it draws 
money. 

The day of this show, even in the 
lower grade of houses, is surely pass- 
ing. There will always be a demand 
for a suggestiveness, or possibly the 



them with the shows offered by. Tom 
Miaco, Harry Morris, Bob Fulton, 
Sam T. Jack, John and William Is- 
ham, Louis Robie, Sam Devere, Rice 
and Barton and others a few years 
ago. The transformation is really 
wonderful. Compare the Robie and 
Miner's "Bohemians" of years ago 



Now meeting with great success on the OUPHKl'M. 
Now meeting with great success on the OKFIIKIM ClRCl'IT. 
The maids who made "Hiawatha" famous 




MEREDITH SISTERS. 

The big hit of every bill. 
Testified to bv both managers and the press. 
\VK NKVKU IMITATE NOlt COPY OTHERS, HUT ALWAYS CUEATE Ol It OWN Sl*C 
CESSES. 



tse of double-meaning talk, risque 
business or blue songs, as long as 
ho'.'.scs devoted to burlesque cater to 
stag audiences. It is not necessary 
to "clean up" burlesque, however, to 
the extent of absolute purity to bring 
it under the caption of a clean show. 
In many cases it is the manner in 
which such material is used that 
makes it unclean. There are a few 
in burlesque who can handle it and 
n.ake it funny; others make it flltliy. 
That is the difference*. 

Will any one imagine what the re- 
formation and wond^rlul change bur- 
lesque has undergone in the last ten 
( r fifteen years would have en the 
mind of some of those who wer*> in 
the front rank of burlesque in that pe- 
riod, were they to return to earth to- 
dt'.y. A peep into the new playhouses 
which have been built for burlesque 
would certainly cause some wonder, 
but if some old timrr could sit through 
one of the many big productions which 
play these houses to-day and see what 
class of people patronize them, it 
would make him shake his withered 
head and sink into oblivion once more. 

The uplifting of burlesque has been 
more noticeable among the shows of 
lite Columbia Amusement Company 
Circuit, or what is known as the East- 
ern Burlesque Wheel, than it has on 
the Western Wheel, or Empire Cir- 
cuit. There may be several answers 
to the question of why this should be. 
The Eastern Wheel has the greater 
number of better grade hous< s for 
offering its shows and the managers 
or producers have kept, better pace 
with the advance movement. It is 
true, however, that there has been 
considerable advancement in the 
Western Wheel and several ^f its 
shows deserve to be classed with the 
best offerings of burlesque. 

If you wish to draw comparisons be- 
tween the burlesque of today and 
that of the olden days take any one 
of a dozen or more of the best 0/ the 
present day productions and compare 



when Hilly Watson, Harry Bryant amu 
Mae Lowrey were its principals to 
Robie's 'Knickerbockers" today. It 
will show the difference under the 
management of one of the few old 
timers still in harness. Bryant has 
retired from the field of activity; Bil- 
ly Watson, who is alone ::i his class, 
is heading his own show, "The Beef 
Trust," and Mi. 'king pretty close t 
old methods. But Watson is one of 
the very few who can do this and 
still get the money; he is an excep- 
tion even in this category. 

Compare the above of the present 
day with three, four, five or six wom- 
en principals who stand out more or 
less prominently and then of the 
shows who had their single "stars" 
and featured such names as Mine. 
Rent/.. Ida S'.ddous, May Howard, 
Fannie Everett, Elorence Miller, Ma- 
rie Richmond, Pauline Batohollor, 
Agnes Evans. Fanny Bloodgood, .Jean- 
ette Dnpre, Fannie Forrester, (Jeor- 
gie Blake. May Fiske, May Daven- 
port, Lillian Hall and a dozen or so 
of others. 

There are a few old show titles 
which remain, but they, too, are be- 
coming extinct. It all comes in the 
tejuv« nidation. .lust how iar the 
transformation will reach depends 
upon the inlluence and activity of the 
new generation which has made its 
presence! felt in the past few years. 
The improvement is contagious. It 
will continue as long as managers 
are willing to acknowledge that the 
patrons of the burlesque houses have 
been educated to appreciate real bur- 
lesque, are willing to pay for it when 
it is offered and t!ia' the money is 
to be had for tin- tiuln brand of 
goods. i;i-,nn I/. ) 1, mitt. 

Mr. mid Mr*. Pliny I'. Itiitb-dgv are 

the happ.\ ii.ui ;,i ( >t :i ><>n. born Nov. 
1M. at. tie r ' <.; . :'0u \v |.;,| street*, 
New Ye. ;>. P" mother is known 
;!!M"HL r pi - "' ' '.huh 1 :is Jeanne Pick- 
< riii-. 



26 



VARIETY 



THE SMALLER TIME 



Philadelphia, Dec. 1. 
Looking over the vaudeville situa- 
lion from all angles at the present 
time, it becomes more and more ap- 
parent that a complete revolution is 
(lose at hand. This was predicted two 
or three years ago, after the moving 
picture and cheap vaudeville houses 
had begun to flourish like a mushroom 
held. The entrance of pictures and 
< heap vaudeville, the so-called "op- 
positiou" and the ill-advised "black- 
list, " have been and are doing the 
work, quickly and thoroughly. 

It does not call for even a close ex- 
amination of the statistics of the coun- 
try to show that the field is widening. 
The number of houses devoted to the 
"split" system of entertainment, em- 
bracing pictures and vaudeville, have 
lessened considerably, and straight 
vaudeville, with a picture on the end, 
is securing a firm hold on the dominat- 
ing style in this class of entertainment. 

How long it will take to cause com- 
plete revolution and to classify vaude- 
ville is a matter of question. But the 
time is not far distant. The classifi- 
cation seems assured, and it has gain- 
ed wonderful strides in the past year. 

Philadelphia can be classed as 
among the first rank of vaudeville 
centers for several reasons, though it 
can boast of only one first-class vaude- 
ville house. 

Philadelphia is well supplied with 
second and third-class houses devoted 
to vaudeville, and it is in this field 
that the sign of revolution is most ap- 
parent. It is plain to the frequent vis- 
itor to the popular-price house that 
pictures and vaudeville are not mixing 
as well now as they did one year ago. 
This is because the theatre going pub- 
lic is being educated to vaudeville 
every day, and the moving picture- 
vaudeville houses arc the primary 
schools. The Mils offered in the five 
and ten-cent houses one year ago do 
not satisfy those who patronized the 
houses then. Many patrons are visit- 
ing the ten and twenty-cent houses 
now in the hope of seeing something 
better. Next year they will be de- 
manding a still higher grade for a lit- 
tle more money, and then seek the 
ftest that can be had. 

* That the managers of the second 
and third-grade houses have realized 
this in the past year, is readily seen 
in the increased bills offered. Houses 
which offered several reels of pictures 
and three or tour vaudeville acts are 
using from five to nine acts with just 
enough pictures to divide them. 
In many houses the pictures act as 
"chasers." Still, the moving picture 
must be credited with holding on to 
a considerable amount of popularity. 
In some houses, pictures alone are 
given, with possibly a singer. These 
houses embrace the five and ten-cent 
class, and are very few, considering 
how many dottel the field one year 
ago. 

So great is the demand for good 
vaudeville that the managers have in- 
creased their bills until the cost has 
grown to demand a larger return in 
receipts In order to permit of the class 
being kept up. The big bills must be 



held in order to retain the patronage, 
for the patron of vaudeville learns 
quickly, is hard to satisfy and will go 
where he can get the best return for 
his money. 

With the weakening of the picture 
fad, began the new growth of vaude- 
ville, and its advance in the past two 
or three years has been at a record- 
breaking pace. It is a fact that in 
Philadelphia, there are almost as 
many houses which are large enough 
and cost enough to be classed of first- 
grade theatres devoted to vaudeville 
as there are houses devoted to first- 
class attractions. 

One thing that has helped vaude- 
ville is the "blacklist." True, it is a 
foolish edict — unfair, unjust and a 
hardship to the artist- but it is a help 
to vaudeville. It has* driven many 
first-grade acts into the cheaper price 
houses and so educated the public. 
The demand for these acts must, of 
course, compel the manager to pay 
high prices, and in return he will in- 
crease his prices of admission. In this 
way, vaudeville will classify itself. 
There will be a 10-2 grade, a 



10-20-50 and the first class. This 
seems the naturai solution of the 
present muddled state of vaudeville. 
It will eventually put the "blacklist" 
out of business, for the manager will 
have to give his patrons what they 
demand to retain his patronage, and it 
will be impossible to secure enough 
acts to supply the demand for variety 
At the present time, the managers 
of the cheaper grade of houses are 
offering many of the acts from the 
larger houses — some on the "black- 
list" and some not. The makers of 
the "blacklist" may or may not realize 
this, but they very likely do, and know 
that it is impossible to keep track of 
all the acts or to prevent them from 
playing the "small time" houses. They 
are there just the same, an) 
they are building up the "small 
time" vaudeville and helping the 
classification which will mean a high- 
er price of admission to the theatres 
playing the better grade of bills and 
increased salaries for the artist. 

This phase of the vaudeville situa- 
tion is plain in Philadelphia, is mak- 
ing itself felt and it is reasonable to 
predict that the same revolution will 
be felt all over the country where 
vaudeville thrives and will continue to 
grow. 

Gvonjc M. YniiHf/. 




BERT LEWIS. 

THE TALKATIVE SONGSTER." 

Playing INTER-STATE time. 

Direction, ROSALIE MUCKENFUSS. 

Next Week (Dec. 112 ) A1RDOME THEATRE. 

CHATTANOOGA. 



Harry Katzes, the manager at Lynn. 
Mass.. is reported recovering from a 
severe illness. 



/ 




Tfra 






— YOU TOO AlRDOAAES 



VARIETY 



*7 



THE MATTER WITH PARKS 



By PAUL D. HOW8K. 



What's the matter with amusement 
parks? 

Would that I could wander into 
the realm of the occult. There I 
would consult the oracles and learn 
much. But this subject is too earthly 
and the only second sight of which I 
can get trace has been so surrounded 
by the belating of spielers and the 
corps of fakirs that i pass up this 
chance and take the role of "Park 
Physician." I must diagnose the case 
with the same hope of cure that beats 
in the real doctor's heart. 

My first task is the hardest. I must 




PAUL D. HOWSE. 

Duo of tin* best-known ami mosl cxperieiu »•<! 
park managers In the country. 



cast aside my natural inclination to 
"boost" by chosen business. A long 
life, and a merry one, as press agent 
inclines me to take the hardest facts 
of the most evil import and turn them 
into literal sunshine. Struggling 
against this will is a knowledge of the 
leal facts of the amusement park busi- 
ness gleaned from twelve years of 
actual experience in their manage- 
ment. The facts are cold and calmy- 
tl;e press agent side joyous an 1 balmy. 

All infant industries which thrive 
instantaneously and in the year grow 
to large proportions, must suffer a re- 
action. This fits the park business 
exactly. Twelve years ago the infant 
was born. "Sans Souci" Park in Chi- 
cago came into life. On Coney Island 
'Skip" Dundy and Fred Thompson 
lenced off a piece of the salty swamp 
on the north side of Surf avenue and 
got together an aggregation of attrac- 
tions, the feature of which was the 
old "Trip to the Moon" from the Buf- 
falo Exposition. The "moon" is 
known to bards and show folks by the 
familiar name of "Luna." hence 
"Luna Park." With the basis of this 
most meritorious show, supplemented 
by one of L. A. Thompson's fine 
scenic railways and a few other clever 
stunts, an enormous business was 
started. 

Out here in Chicago, "Sans Souci" 
drilled away with sleepy management, 
no "rides," a good vaudeville show 
and several very lame attractions. 
Both parks made a lot of money. 

But as they grew rapidly from iL- 



fancy, they attracted the attention of 
capital and the show man always 
ready to race up the trail. About sev- 
c n years ago came the big spurt. 
Parks started right and left. Archi- 
tects whose efforts had been directed 
towards building flat buildings and 4 
stores, and whose efforts should have 
ulways been directed in this channel, 
blossomed out as designers of parks 
and park buildings. Just six and five 
years ago were the bonanza (lays. 
People went park crazy. Ill-advised 
investments were made by the score. 
Cities which might support one park 
always at a profit were invaded by 
three or four. Little villages which 
would pay a return of $.10,000 invest- 
ment, or a $2."), 000 plant, were start- 
ed off with two, three and even four 
times $T> 0,(MJ (». 

In 1905. "White City" in Chicago 
had 2,105,000 persons pay 10 cents ad- 
mission through its gates. "Luna" 
Park, Cleveland, and "Luna," Pitts- 
burg, ran up towards the million 
mark. "Luna," Coney Island, had 
witnessed the birth of the great 
"Dreamland" and "Steeple Chase." 
All got into the millions. Fake shows 
and weak games got the money— but 
the public got tired. Four years ago 
saw the start of the decline in most 
parks, although Hiverview, Chicago, 
that year was just coming into its 
own, and even during the next two, 
its turnstiles swung with increased 
frequency. 

In the bonanza days the irresponsi- 
ble promoter and inexperienced build- 



er got in his fiendish work. After the 
first green flush of currency, came the 
sad reality. But this is ancient his- 
tory, although I have traced the thriv- 
ing infant through its corpulency and 
today, as I feel its pulse, I find it 
emaciated, weak and with need of a 
hot water bag to warm its caloused 
feet. 

Let me for a moment feel the pulse 
of each city's amusement parks. This 
is my diagnosis of the disease from 
which each is suffering: 

New Y< ik City — Over-feeding and 
lack of -change of food. 

Chicago — C.oi mamlizing and exag- 
gerated ego. 

Philadelphia Need of a change of 
food and less riding on railroads. 

Detroit Very weak food. 

Pittsburg — Too much association 
with proiiiotors. 

Cleveland — Over-feeding 

Denver — Poor nourishment in too 
great quantities. 

St. l/uiis — Need of change of diet: 
condition almost normal. 

New Orleans — Wretched nourish- 
ment and parental neglect 

Louisville — Over-feeding ;ind Mies 
in the bottle. 

.Milwaukee — Too long on same food. 

Columbus — Pulse nearly regular. 

Kansas City — Pulse fair; need of a 
little of the brew. 

lii<]iana|H>ILs — Indications of general 
complaints which might be remedied il 
1 arents ever stayed out of doors after 
nightfall. 

Cincinnati — Poor nourishment. 

Baltimore Needs ginger. 

St. Paul and Mhincn|H>lis — Neglect 
and over-feeding of weak food caused 
pulse to pause at low ebb. 




Rochester-— Pulse fair. 

Fifty Other Cities — Over - feeding 
and weak food and need of change of 
diet. 

Two Hundred Towns and Burgs — 

Pulse very indistinct; an entire change 
of food necessary, with a reduction of 
quantity and a decided increase in 
quality. 

The public is fickle, as someone re- 
marked long ago. The public is the 
parent of the park. Mr. and Mrs. 
Public and the numerous little Publics 
have neglected our outdoor amuse- 
ment enterprises for a reason. They 
found that when first started, the 
parks contained absolute novelties. A 
"Figure S" was a monstrous device in 




BELLE CORDON and AL BAKBEU 

Presenting an interesting athletic and musPal novHiy in vaudeville 
Our 1'irst vacancy, Week of Man h *>, r.tli 
Correspondence for time from managers and agents Is respect fully solicit. ,| 
We have no exclusive representative so please address u« direct. 
Permanent addresa, GORDON AND BARBER, 2$ Sorfth Locust St., Hagerstown, Md. 



DELIA STACK Y. 

Alter plavmg for -iver a year on ilme booked 
ilimu-h Hie W. V. M A« MISS STACKY con- 
tini|dat(s Miming to New York In .January to 
present a new dramatic sketch, which will 
have a sensational dance as Its particular fea- 
ture. 

She Is now finiahing her western bookings, 
on Walter S Mutterlicld's time, still using 
her scenic and costume act In which she Intro- 
duces the "lU'RMA MARK FOOT DANl'K." 
a n product ion of Far Faslern ceremonies, of 
which the dance Itsilf is traditionally correct 

Mis; Siacey's cosinines are a revelation to 
vaudeville, specially di signed and beautiful In 
material; seen to spbndld advantage in 
draping the statues<|iie ligure ( ,t this hand 
smile and 1 : 1 1 ' ■ 1 1 1 ■ - • I a 1 I nss. 



their eves They trilled with the 

monstor and told their folks ahout it. 
The "Balaee of Illusions'" was ;i seven- 
day wonder. "The Ohio Mill," with 
the "e" on old, was lust the; nicest ride 
on earth for the older heads and a 
"swell j)laeo" for the Bean Brummol 
and the hlushing maid. 

But the novelty has worn off The 
I'uhlie lias had the; "Figure S" those 
many years, likewise the "1'alaee of 
Illusions" and drifted through tin 
mysteries of the "Olde Mill." 

And the manager. Ho has counted 
his dollars and. in most eases, has 
found that his investment in park at- 
tractions has heen so large that he 
just, can't, for tho life of him. lake an 
ax in hand and destroy that which he 
has huildecl and of which the Public- 
has tired. New attract ion* cost mom-y. 
and with gate admissions shooting tip 
chutes, he can't sir his w a v to slap a 
lug Invest m« Hi it, new things for the 
Public to lire of a: am in a lnol while. 
So his business I*-; tadum 

My sii :.'t'i'-;i ii iii ti> him is i o build 

over what ' « i,.u. and perhaps 

< liani'i t!ic , ,-i ! I .- 1 > oat and < har- 

aet <-r "I' I' i 1 1 i '■!• Moa nwli il f, he 

I f 'i 'M Mi'i 1 d i hi page 128.- 



28 



VARIETY 



RUSSIA HARD TO ENTER 

BY EDWARD G. KENDREW. 



Paris, Dec. 1. 

As Russia is fast becoming a music 
hall country where, particularly dur- 
ing the summer, large numbers of 
performers are engaged, a few remarks 
on the subject may be interesting. 

The numerous legal holidays which 
occur- and no salary paid— in_.Russia 
have been mentioned in these col- 
umns. 

To have no surprise on this score, 
in view of the fact that during a 
month's engagement there may be as 
many as five closed days to be deduct- 
ed, an artist should insist on the list 
of legal holidays being mentioned in 
it special clause of the contract — and 
base his salary accordingly. 

in this connection it must be re- 
membered that the Russian calendar 
is thirteen days behind ours, so that 
Aug. 6 in America is July 25 in the 
land of the Czar. But to give the 
usual exception which forms a rule, 
I may add that this does not apply 
to Poland, where the Russian cal- 
( ndar is not yet in vogue. 

The Russian managers are some- 
times tricky. It has become customary 
for European artists to demand an 
i dvance en the salary before crossing 
ihe frontier, amounting to about a 
lilth of the entire amount. The di- 
rectors now exrect this, and are invar- 
iably ready to comply with the de- 
mand hut the clause should be in- 
serted in the contract at the time of 
signing. 

Any words or paragraph erased or 
cancelled in a contract for Russia 
(and France also) should be noted 
at the foot of the document: for in- 
stance "Paragraph :» cancelled," or 




U1LLY BARRON. 

A Kt;il Novt'lly Charartrr Musical I'Vuiun* 
Itonkrd solid until June, 1!M1. bv 

NOKMAN JEFFKUIES, Philadelphia. 



"10 words in Paragraph 5 erased." 
Any interlining should also be noted 
in the same manner. 

It is not generally known to for- 
eign performers that a manager in 
Russia is now required to give a bond 



to the local authorities for all pay- 
ments due by contract, so that if a 
theatre is closed an artist can put a 
lien on the bond until he is paid in 
full. At first the system was no pro- 
tection against unscrupulous owners 
of music halls, for they would close 
their establishments, so inform the 
police and withdraw their guarantee 
a few hours after, before an artist had 
time to file. This practice has, how- 
ever, been nipped in the bud, after a 
few influential victims had been thus 
"done." 

There is now a police ordinance 
whereby a bond cannot be cancelled 
or a deposit withdrawn until the di- 
rector shows proof that all his ac- 
counts are settled. Moreover, it is 
required that a notice be posted in 
the theatre stating the amount of the 
bond deposited and that all claims 
against the owner must be filed within 
three days. 

Passports are necessary for Russia, 
and must be vised by the Russian con- 
sul. The passport should be obtained 
from Washington, but can be vised in 
Europe, in London or Paris, for in- 
stance, first at the American consul- 
ate and then at the Russian Embassy. 
An American passport is good for two 
.years, but the vise for Russia is only 
available for six months. While on 
this subject I will say that it is an 
excellent precaution to carry a pass- 
port. It may not be needed in Eng- 
land and France, but is often useful 
in Germany and other European coun- 
tries, while it is obligatory for Rus- 
sia, Turkey and the Orient. 

In passing the customs in Russia 
you never know where you are. Ex- 
orbitant duties are sometimes charg- 
ed, while occasionally you will get 
through without paying a cent on the 
very same properties. It is well to 
carry no more baggage than neces- 
sary — particularly when you consider 
that after leaving France there is no 
free baggage allowance. Everything 
excepting that carried in the hands 
must be paid for beyond the French 
frontier. Foreigners of the Jewish 
faith are not allowed to enter Russia, 
although in exceptional cases a spe- 
cial permission is granted by the Min- 
ister of the Interior on application to 
the Embassy or Russian Government. 
Oscar Hammerstein was turned down 
at the Russian frontier only a few 
months ago, and others I know of 
have tried to cross in vain. 

Russia, in a word, is a difficult 
country to enter, but after all the 
artist is not so badly treated as we 
are led to believe. With proper cre- 
dentials, by keeping on the right side 
of the police, and eschewing politics, 
the average performer can fulfill 
some very satisfactory engagements, 
and earn good salaries. The larger 
number of artists playing in the Rus- 
sian music halls at present are of 
French and German nationality. 

The takings of certain music halls 
in St. Petersburg and Moscow reach 
$4,000 or more each night. This is 
derived from culinary department and 
not gate money. The first considera- 



tion is, therefore, the quality of the 
food, and the name of the chef is often 
displayed in large characters, the same 
as a well-known artist. "The kitchen 
is under the direction of Monsieur So- 
and-so," is an important item on the 
program. But the remainder of the 
entertainment is invariably of the 
same good quality as the menu. There 
is an excellent orchestra, composed of 
Italians, and from twenty to thirty 
vaudeville turns, generally of French, 



German and English nationality. Few 
American acts have so far penetrated 
Russia. 

The show usually commences at 10 
o'clock, with single singing numbers. 
The Parisian chanteuse is very much 
in vogue at present. The large acts 
appear about midnight, and the pro- 
gram never terminates before 2 
o'clock. To appear about 1 a. m. is 
the best part of the bill. The fash- 
(Continued on page 121.) 




A THIRTY-YEAR OLD GROUP. 

The photo from which the above Is reproduced was taken thirty years or more ago, in 
England. CHARLIE PHOITE had the photograph. Hla father, once of the THREE PHOITES. 
gave It to him. Mr. Pholte presented the photo to JEAN BEDIM, and Mr. Dedinl Intends 
donating it to the VAUDEVILLE COMEDY CLUB. 

In the group are many well known artists and nets, with a few managers and agents. 
Several have passed away, while many are now prominent In theatrical circles. 

Among those In the picture are Jennie Hill, Bessie Bonehill. Nellie LaStrange, Lily Walte, 
Peggy Pryde, Mrs. Henri Casman, Flossie Gasman, Mrs. Charles Godfrey, Tony Pastor, Charlie 
Mitchell, Pony Moore, Eugene Dldcott, Sam De ere, Will Poluskl, Le Brun and Herrlngton, 
Charles Clark, Harry Randell, Charles Godfrey. Y ercy Onrl, and Arthur Tresslder. 



VARIETY 



29 



CLUBS AND CLUB AGENTS 



The Club Department is a certain 
angle of vaudeville that is very im- 
portant and equally lucrative to the 
club agent, the headline and other 
acts. 

Each large city has its club book- 
ing agents who depend upon the 
profits they derive from furnishing 
these entertainments during the club 
season, which lasts about five months, 
for their annual support. The field 
that these agents supply entertain- 
ment for includes clubs, lodges, so- 
cieties, churches, social functions and 
other private affairs. 

During the last four or five years 



This purveying enjoyment to the 
masses in their own habitant has 
grown to such proportions that within 
the last year or two the larger agen- 
cies have made it a studied part of 
their business and have issued hand- 
somely illuminated booklets on the 
subject. 

The opposition in this particular 
field is as great if not greater than 
in legitimate theatres. The methods 
employed by some of the agents 
would even put the greatest shark 
of the confidence world to shame, but 
the legitimate agents always find acts 
in plentitude and it is their endeavor, 




(GEORGE) N1BLO and SPENCER (HELEN) 

Conceded to be among the best all round singing and wooden shoe dancing acts before the 
public. 

They have been two years with WEHEK & RUSH and are this season with L. LAWRENCE 
WEBER'S "PARISIAN WIDOWS." During the time they have been under the management 
of MR. FRANK ABBOTT. This act wins by the excellence of its Individual and team work 
and on the attractiveness of costuming. 

NIBLO and SPENCER sail for EUROPE in JUNE to play six weeks of contracted time for 
II. OBERMAYER. They have signed with MR. WEHEK lor next season 

They will miss their usual summer vacation ait Saratoga where they own a farm of 111 
acres. 



this field has grown so large that 
there are any number of acts who like 
the agent, depend solely upon clubs 
for their livelihood. 

In New York City alone there are 
a hundred or more club agents. They 
are classified as follows: The Blue 
Book agent (\Uio furnishes artists to 
New York's 4oW; the incorporate or 
Rooking Office club agent (who has 
the facilities and support of the of- 
fice affiliated with, and who can se- 
lect acts from the various houses on 
the circuit of that office), and the In- 
dependent agent (who is obliged to 
secure acts not playing the big the- 
atres in New York or to engage them 
through the big agencies). 

The bill or program that is sent out 
of a,ny of the offices of the club agents 
may vary in cost anywhere between 
fifty and fifteen hundred dollars. The 
acts are furnished to the largest and 
most influential clubs, both social 
and financial to the smallest gather- 
ings of a "stag" nature. 



once having secured a contract for a 
"club date" to give a performance of 
such quality and quantity for the 
amount allotted by the organization 
or individual so that they may con- 
tinue to receive the patronage of the 
club in the future. 

When the club agent has once se- 
<ure;l the patronage of a large and 
financially influential organization he 
may be called upon at any time to 
deliver a performance which may 
vary from a small-sized stag enter- 
tainment to an entire Broadway mu- 
sical comedy production. This was 
the case a couple of years ago when 
'The Student King" was transported 
bodily from the Garden theatre, 
where it was playing in New York to 
one of the largest clubs on the upper 
portion of the East Side. Here the 
show in its entirety was given, to 
the smallest detail, the orchestra 
from the theatre having been em- 
played for the performance. This 
evening's entertaiment cost its pro- 



moters somewhere in the neighbor- 
hood of $2,000. 

On another occasion, more recent, 
one of the leading members of that 
portion of the "Four Hundred" who 
stand sponsor for the Horse Show, 
was so elated over one of his entries 
having captured a Blue Ribbon dur- 
ing the afternoon he decided to give 
an entertainment at Sherry's the 
same evening. A booking agent in 
town was informed he was prepared 
to spend more than a thousand dol- 
lars for a vaudeville bill. The agent 
managed to collect a bill of acts he 
believed would suit. Affiliated with 
a circuit he had no trouble in secur- 
ing acts of quality. To avoid the 
trouble, the delay of rehearsing acts 
with a strange orchestra, the orches- 
tra from one of the houses where ail 
of the acts had played, was taken 
along. 

Later he had his troubles with 
transportation and dining his artists. 
a number of which were girls who 
appeared in a niinsjrel act and who 
were on in the closing position at the 
theatre in which they were appearing 
r.nd who would not be able to go on at 
the impromptu theatrical affair un- 
til the early hours. He and his press 
agent concocted a scheme whereby the 
use of the name of the prominent 
club man, and the fact that the entire 
company was to be marched in black 
face into one of the leading restau- 
rants in the Bright Light district 
would dispose of the feeding and also 
obtain much fought for "space" in 
the dailies. They were successful in 
both respects. 

Another turn to this interesting 
form of the theatrical business is the 
presentation of a vaudeville show in 
the country house of the well-to-do. 
In most cases the country lodge or 
the summer villa are many miles from 
the centre of business, the club agent 



has to look to the details of trans- 
portation and housing of his perform- 
ers. 

The expense of the railroading ana 
keep is in all cases defrayed by those 
who order the program. Often It is 
necessary for the artists to leave a 
central city like New York or Chi- 
cago a day in advance of the date 
the performance is to be given. Many 
agents of the smaller variety, who, If 
they are fortunate enough to secure 
an order of this sort, are apt to fol- 
low out the natural instinct of the 
general theatrical manager in letting 
the actor pay his own sleeper fare 
(Continued on page 12.").) 




PAl'LINK MOHAN. 

The original "<pilck stuff" comedienne. 
If I'Al'MXK MOHAN and MAT!) RYAN 
should ever tie up as a "sister" combination, 
tiny would pull enough "new kIuIT" at one 
matinee to keep a thousand comedy nets go- 
inn for a y< ar. 




MR. and MRS. HASTINGS. 

Of HARRY HASTINGS "1\W, Hl!<>\\ 

Playing the CDMTMniA AMI'SKMKNT rnvrw,s 
Wi-li you all a M»'rry f'hri-tmas and II ■■. .\«-w 



Tip ;r > « 
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30 



VARIETY 



JOE ADAMS SAYS BROADWAY 
IS " PSYCHOLOGICAL ENIGMA" 



The Actor- Bon if ace Claims His Experiences Bear the 

Statement Out. How a $2,260 Breakfast 

Saved Joe From "Going Broke." 



"This Broadway thing is a psycho- 
logical enigma and I'll never guess the 
riddle of it." said Joe Adams the other 
day. "And I've the proofs right here," 
he added. 

There is no restaurant man better 
known than Joe Adams. In the night 
life of New York "Joe Adams" stands 
as a beacon to the seeker of daylight 
at all hours. It is four years since 
the electrics spelled out the name 
over Adams' hotel and restaurant on 
West 4 4th Street, New York, "Just 23 
Seconds From Broadway," as Mr. 
Adams describes it, and he also claims 
to have invented that phrase. 

Before Joe entered upon a business 
career, he was an actor. "A regular- 
actor, too," remarks Mr. Adams, when 
detailing his experiences before the 
footlights. "None of your 'acting by 
correspondence' fellows. When we 
played the 'honkty-tonks,' we had to 
act. It made no difference whether we 
were playing 'East Lynne' or 'Razor 
Jim,' we of those times had to be 
there, for we never knew what part 
would be handed us. Whatever the 
part, that was what we had to play. 
Those who couldn't play anything that 
came along were immediately "can- 
ned" on the Honkty-Tonk Circuit." 

Later in his varied years, Mr. 




CATHERINE CHALLONER. 

M;'\ Tully's sk<Kh, "Stop. Look and Listen. " 
'\K playtil this s«;ison by Catherine 
r, who is n|">iiiiiK a tour of the Intcr- 
sia.. Micatrrs at the Crand. Knoxvllle, next 
Moiwh.y. For stvrral weeks she has been 
playiriK tin- I'nitnl and Western Vaudeville 
Managers' time and has a lonR season booked 
in th«' west and south. MIks Challoner has 
been a leading lady with vaudeville sketches 
In reeent seasons, 'The Silver Sword," "Pals," 
played by Edwin Carew, and "A Yellow 
Seoop," with Oliver White, bavin* Introduced 
her In the principal theatres. Before entering 
variety she Rained extensive experience with 
various dramatic stars. 

Miss Challoner Is an accomplished player, 
and possesses nn unusually beautiful personal- 
ity both on the sta«e and In private life. 



Adams appeared in burlesque with Sim 
Williams. It was as members of "The 
Bon Ton Burlesquers" that in October, 
1903, Mr. Adams dissolved a partner- 
ship of fourteen years with Mr. Will- 
iams, who has since continued in bur- 
lesque, managing at present H. W. & 
Sim Williams' "Imperials." 

"I was a pretty sick man when I 
had to give up," says Joe. "A brother- 



up wards. ,The sales commenced to 
jump. Even the awful trimming 1 
was receiving from the help couldn't 
down the business, and the sales in- 
creased from $7.50 dally when I took 
hold to $90 a day when I sold out 
three years after, with $11,000 in 
cash and all my own. That's the roll 
I brought with me to New York, tak- 
ing this house with my brothers, Sam 
and Charlie. 

"* "Well, we opened up. Somehow 
they didn't seem to get me around 
here. Three months passed. The 
$11,000 had sunken so deep I couldn't 
even catch a flash of the glitter, and 
there were bills amounting to $8,000 
more. It looked like Joesy back in 
the show business. 

"I was sitting in the place one night 
about nine o'clock, pulling old nig- 
ger afterpieces' out of my memory and 
wondering who to brace for another 




JOE ADAMS 

ON THE JOI1 
(With his "Go git 'em, kid," smile). 



in-law of mine had a bill of $750 
against a saloon in Washington. He 
told me I could get the place. I went 
down there. It was a rummy joint, 
the toughest in town, doing about 
$7.50 a day. I found this out after- 
wards. Before that I bought in the 
saloon for $8,200, paying $1 ,500 cash. 
That $1,500 was what I saved up dur- 
ing twenty years in the show busi- 
ness. 

"Of course, when I owned the sa- 
loon the neighbors came in and told 
me about it. One fellow slipper! me 
the information that at an auction, the 
brewery had asked for a $4,000 bid. 
but could not get it and the saloon was 
withdrawn from public sale. That 
made me feel good right at the start, 
to know I had been stung for $4,000 
or more before I got going. 

"Anyway, I started off, tried to make 
myself agreeable and saw things go 



job, when a young man blew in. If 1 
hadn't had a grouch so wide no one 
could walk around it. 1 would have 
had that young fellow's number more 
quickly. He said he wanted a drink 



and I told him he could have one. He 
ordered a bottle of wine for which 
we charged $6 per. It didn't make 
me even look up, though we had been 
holding that bottle for some one to 
buy ever since the shop started. 




FRANK HARCOURT. 

For three seasons with BOB MANCHESTER. 
the past two being with 'THE CRACKER- 
JACKS," where he has originated an eccentric 
character that has been received with screams 
of laughter wherever the company has played. 

His specialty in the olio has also been met 
with praise. 

As this season terminates his contract with 
Mr. Manchester, Mr. Harcourt Invites offers 
for next season. 



"When he got the wine, the waiter 
said the young man would like me to 
have a drink with him. I walked over 
and told him I didn't drinlt. 'This isn't 
a bad looking little dump,' said he. 
It's a wonder somebody doesn't come 
in.' 'All my trade is late,' said I. 'After 
twelve o'clock, I would have to work 
you in sideways to let you see the 
place.' 'Is that so?' he answered. 
Well, I'll drop back,' and out he went, 
paying the six bucks in cash. 

"I thought no more about it, but at 
12:30 back he blew. There were just 
three customers, two girls and a man 
seated at one table. 'Where's the 
crowd?' said the young fellow. 'I sent 
them all home and I'm going to close 
up,' I replied. 'Don't close up,' said 
he, 'until you bring me four more 
bottles of that wine, and send a bottle 
each to the party over there.' 

"It took me a few minutes to grasp 
that order. Then they all got the 
wine, but we did some fine manipula- 
tion and stalling first. One of the 
women asked who he was. I told him 




ED. F. REYNARD. 

THE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A PRODUCTION. 
Working on his latest prop— a 90- horse Premier. 



VARIETY 



3i 



she wanted an introduction. He just 
waved me away. 'Give 'em all they 
want to drink,' said he, 'but nix on 
the introduction thing. I'm happy now 
and leave me alone.' 

"The young woman started to play 
the piano. That interested him. He 
wanted to know her. I attended to 
that part as the host. Well, the long 
and short of it was the party had 
breakfast at my place at six the next 
morning, never having left their 
chairs until then, and his bill was $2,- 
260. Within three months from that 
day the golden boy left me $14,000 for 
food and eatables, and they have 
never had Joe Adams up against, the 
wall since. 

"My only trouble now is a gold 
mine in Montana. Charlie, Sam and I 
have put in about $100,000 on that 
mine, and we are going to have a 



mind playing one piece for the gentle- 
man. 'Ah,' said the evening dress. 
That's no way to ask a favor. Give 
them a quart of wine apiece and here 
(to the leader) take this,' handing 
him a twenty dollar bill. 

"He got music, and nothing else ex- 
cepting about the same two bottles of 
wine until daylight came. His bill was 
$390. He gave the orchestra $1 •".(», 
paying me also, both payments in 
checks. When 1 heard him say, 'Old 
man, have you a blank check handy,' 
the light of my dome faded. I had 
heard it so often before. There was 
nothing to do though. I stood looking 
at him, particularly at three pearl 
studs in his shirt, when my brother 
Charlie (who knows all about jewelry) 
said Take the pearls and give him the 
joint.' I made up my mind that if the 
pearls were that good, the wearer 




florfxce bennltt. 

THE COLl MI5IA CUM.. 

Olie of t lit- rcii>Kiii/ , '<l leaders in m >di in burbs.|iii\ Mis- 1 *■ • 1 1 1 1 « : i 
to tne < NtKM-ess of IKW1.VS 'MA-IKST MS. ;i -di..w sin- b;i- 1.. . n wiib 

A pleasing personality combined with i;n,i,| I >"k~ .ibility nil 
made MISS HKNNKTT ;i i-npular 1'ivnrit. 



h.i - i mil nbiu cd h bent II v 
|ol I lie p;i ~t I W.i -i;i^ ni> 
i l.i bin'ii 1 1- w;i rd i'dIh'. 1i;i \ < 



bundle of coin that sings high notes 
all the way through, or we are going 
to do all the waiting and serving in 
this place ourselves. I expect to give 
Joe Adams* ' up Feb. 1.",, and go west 
to look the proposition over. 

"There's the psychoh gical < nigma 
part of it. Why did that young fellow 
happen to conic in my place an 1 why 
did he leave all the money there? 
Here's another instance; one night or 
morning rather (it was :;:.",<>) an or- 
dinary looking chap in evening dress 
dropped in. 'Give me a bottle of wine,' 
said he. He got it. A man can get 
more credit on evening clothes in New 
YdTk than another man can borrow on 
his home in the country. 'Where are 
the musicians going?' asked the late 
visitor. 'They are through,' said 1. 
'Tell them to play a couple of tunes, I 
feel like music,' he said. I called the 
leader over and asked if he would 



ought to be all right for $;::hi. So I 
took the check. It was on the Lin- 
coln Trust Co. 

"I lost all desire to sleep, just hung 
around until ten o'clock, when I and 
the Trust Company met. Handing the 
check to a fellow behind the railing, I 
obser\el "Certify, please"' 'Oh, no.' 
said he, 'you won't get that check cer- 
tified,' and before he was finished I 
was telling myself. 'I told you so.' 
Hut I'll tell yon what to do with it. 
said the banking man. 'Vow just <b' 
posit that check and don't worry. Wo 
couldn't afford to offend him by certi- 
fying for such a small amount.' 

"I'll tell how It was,' said 1 think 
'ng to get a line on the stranger. 'Mr 
Blank referred me to the bank for his 
credit, and if he calls on me again, will 
\ on tell me how far to go." I d< n't 
mind,' said the banker, ';ind it you 



don't let him have over two hundred 
thousand dollars, you'll be all right.' 

"It seemed to me that they had 
lined Broadway with air-cushions as 
I walked up the street. I wondered 
when Mr. Blank would call again. A 
few nights after that a youth from the 
Fast Side had spent ten cents for beer 
while occupying the best table in the 
place for three hours. I told him the 
table was reserved. To prove it 1 had 
to lead him to the street. I was about 
the sorest man you ever saw. On the 
sidewalk was a party of rive men. One 
said, 'Mr. Adams can we have a table?' 
Waw, chock full,' I answered. 'Well, 
the speaker said, 'We will wait a few 
minutes, perhaps a table will be 
empty.' 'There will bo no empty 
tables,' I answered. Cetting sorer 
every minute for having him talk 
back, I added, 'You can't get in an 1 
that's settled.' 

" 'All right,' answered the speaker, 
'we will try to find some other place." 
As he turned away it flashed over me; 
the speaker was Mr. Blank. It wa 
the first and last time in my life I 
ever forgot a face. I ran out aft' r 
them, apologized profusely, told the .i 
they could have all the tables or th' 
place, for I would have cleaned it ou ' 
in a minute to give them seats, but 
he answered for me not to bother my 
self and Mr. Blank never came back 

"Another night three swagger look- 
ing follows strolled in late. They 
ordered one bottle of wine. A well 
known Broadway gambler who was sit- 
ting at a table called me over, saying 
Joe. those fellows are all right but 
they are broke. Let them go as far 
as they like.' "How do you know?" 
said I Do you know them?' No,' he 
answered, but I know gentlemen when 
I see them.' 

"I lo-ked the three over and they 
did look good. They were talking to 
each other, Tile waiter tipped me off 
that they were talking about sending 
down to the Waldorf to have a check 
cashed. One started for the 'phone, 
when the gambler stopped him, say- 
ing 'It is not necessary for you to 
telephone for any money. I know 
Mr. Adams and any thing you want 
here you may have I will guarran- 
tee it.' 'Who are \ou'.' ' said the 



young follow, and how do you know 
we want any money 9 ' 'I'm a gamb- 
ler,' replied the man, 'but I know the 
rest and I've traveled some.' Calling 
me over, he said 'Joe, this gentleman 
is to have anything he and his friends 
want. If they don't make* good I will, 
an 1 just do me a fa\or by cashing a 
check for each of them, will you?' I 
said ves doubtfully, but before niorn- 




ALLFN Sl'MMFRS 

Is iinw cliiini; ;i ■ • 1 1 •-■. 1 1 ■ mil b;i> been wrrknr; 
I hi- nood biiu-es in Ho' middle went I'm- i In- 
piisl s 1 vi'ii ni'inili- v\ 1 1 1 1 : 1 1 1 1 lusinu ;i week 

His i>< 1 1 • I I.I | is Wlllleli b JOHN lilt \.\'l)l).\ 
WALSH. 

Mr. Summer^ i- iinim^ « ;ist shortly under 
ilw diriTtion ol IIAItliV F W KIIKK ' I Albee. 
Web< r \- K\ ;in- i . 



ing I had cashed checks for $1,11(10. 
When I s;iw the n lines at the bottom 
of the checks, I worried no longer. 

"When the party was about to break 
up, one of the three said 'Mr. Adams, 
I don't know how to express to you 
our appreciation for your treatment 
of us, not knowing who we were and 
being so agreeable. I know it can 
not be the mere matter of money so 
we cannot show you our gratitude in 
that way. but I would like you to ac- 
( ( 'out in nod on page 1 'M . ) 







S» ■ ■ k M 1 ■■ 

'i 1 1 • 1 web h ■ 

Mr. ;md Mi 



HILLY FAKNON and the ('L\LK 

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32 



VARIETY 



WINDYTOWN'S "SMALL TIME" 



Chicago, Dec. 1. 

Mon- than li\e hundred theatre 
licenses have been issued and are 
operathe in Chicago to include the 
"Loop" houses and outlying places of 
amusement where a full-fledged dra- 
matic production can he given. This 
means that there are approximately 
."MM ) places of entertainment where 
either moving pictures or lu-20 vaude- 
ville obtains in Windytown. 

It is safe to say that in three hun- 
dred of lice ii sorts at hast one 
vaudeville act (exclusive of the "ill" 
song warbh n is played on Saturday 
and Sunday. Of the remaining two 
hundred an a/.t or two is presented all 
the time; frequently three specialties 
go with the songster and the motion 
photographs. 



'1 he topography of the town, super- 
induced by not overly good service in 
the transportation department, backed 
by a desire for cheap entertainment 
originally planted In the pockets of 
the multitude when "10-20-30" was a 
magic combination in amusement 
rates, makes Chicago the ideal center 
of "neighborhood" playhouses. These 
i (sorts may not always rema'n vaude- 
ville's own; there are those who pre- 
dict that to a certain extent the pres- 
ent vogue will droop if it does not 
entirely die but so long as it talus 
from forty-five minutes to an hour 
to reach the "Loop" from the inner 
circles of Chicago's suburbs it seems 
certain that "neighborhood" shows of 
some sort will endure. 

There have been vagrant snasn«F of 




FRANK Hl T SH. 

Vaudeville's leading dialect monidumst. 
Making "em laugh more to-day than < ver. 
The season's greetings. 



There are more than seventy-five 
places where the real 10-20 show is 
the thing. This means a picture ma- 
chine, sometimes an "ill" song person 
and four or five vaudeville acts. There 
arc probably thirty-five buildings of 
brick, fire-proof construction, amply 
supplied with light, ventilation and 
all the equipment of a thoroughly 
good t heal re built for the specific 
purposes of 10-20 entertainment and 
managed with an eve single to the en- 
during prosperity of the resort. The 
remainder of this better class of low- 
priced style of entertainment >s pre- 
sented in reconstructed stor '-rooms, 
frame buildings converted to present 
uses, public halls and assembly rooms 
w Inch have been adapted. 

The "split week." with L \v excep- 
tions, rules throughout Chicago's 
realm of low-priced vaudeville. The 
"splits" begin Monday and Thursday. 



desire to break away from vaudeville 
in some of the small houses; eutire 
picture programs have been tried; 
"split week stock" has been attempt- 
ed and it may not be untimely to °ug- 
^est here that there is a golden oppor- 
tunity right now for the organization 
of pocket-sized musical shows, wi*h a 
1'ew chorus girls thrown in, to play on 
percentage, guarantee or rental a cir- 
cuit of these small-time theatres. The 
scheme wouldn't hurt the vaudeville 
actor so much as he might think, oif 
hand; for unless some of the present 
io-20's find a way to discount the fu- 
ture there will surely come a time 
when a score or more houses will be 
turned into garages or riding acad- 
emies. Mr. Vaudevillain of the pres- 
ent and time to come might better 
reckon with a half a "split" than to 
come into the subsequent none at all. 
Hasing the present treaties upon 



sixty houses playing four acts each 
"split" (which seems a conservative 
estimate) there are weekly employed 
about 500 vaudeville acts. If a per- 
former could meet all conditions of 
salary, booking alliances and kindred 
conditions a couple of years could be 
spent right here in Chicago without a 
repeat. Organized labor enacts that 
no less than $25 per week shall bo 



possible, is 7 99 — for has not the all- 
wise City Council decreed that under 
certain conditions embodied In the or- 
dinance 800 lives would be in peril 
where 799 are perfectly safe? 

There will be plenty of room on 
Vahiktv's "Forum" to accommodate 
the managers of Chicago's 10-20s who 
seek to take issue with the following 
estimate of the financial cause and ef- 




MADGE MAITLAND 

CHAKACTKR SONtJS. 



paid to a "single" or $50 to a team, 
with no more than one "split" per 
week; this minimum is rigorously 
lived up to, it is believed. 

As the frame structures and con- 
verted assembly halls will probably be 
eventually eliminated (either before or 
after a bad scare or a catastrophe) *he 
especially built and showman-like op- 
eiated theatre of the present will prob- 
ably be dealt with by public and pro- 
fessionals for many years to > erne 
Chicago has plenty of room to grow 
v'thin its present limitations; \ncant 
lots, sparsely settled neighborhoods 
and present stretches of tillable Ian 1 
will, in the natural order of things, 
become the sites of countless home; 
and thousands upon thousands of peo- 
ple. Ten years makes a big difference 
out here and your Chicago 10-2(i man- 
ager, taken by and large, looks good 
for a couple of decades of prosperity. 

Now the ordinances stipulate that 
the makings of the average 10-20 shall 
be a building seating not over sou. do- 
ing with this capacity are regulations 
as to scenery, exits in proportion to 
seatings — and above all not a person, 
aside from a house employee, is allow- 
ed to stand within the confines of tie.' 
amusement auditorium. If the capac- 
ity goes to 800 or more the regulations 
governing entail an expenditure which 
is accepted, generally, as prohibitive 
to the successful conduct of a 10-20 
theatre. 

Consequently the capacity, whenever 



feet of the average "neighborhood the- 
atre" of the prevailing type upon the 
hank-roll of its manager: The grcss 
takings of a healthy and well manipu- 
lated resort may run from $1,000 to 
$2,000 per week- as high as $2, '.500 
has been reached. The show may cost 
(Continued on page 123.) 




COXROY and LE MAIRE. 

The above shows CONKOY and LE MAIRK 
presenting their latest aet. "THE PINOCHLE 
FIENDS." which In the biggest hit they have 
ever produced. In thre^ years they have be- 
come known as one of the most popular teams 
in America and arc always booked up. 



VARIETY 



33 



WHERE IS VAUDEVILLE GOING? 



Where is American vaudeville go- 
ing? Is it headed up or is it striving 
vainly to keep its head above water by 
holding to the high standard of the 
presenl level? 

The "newest phrase" has been the 
subject of considerable comment. 
Many think that it augers well for the 
future, while an equal number see 
only ruin, if the policy is to become a 
general one. 

Vaudeville, however, has many 
sides. There are new angles cropping 
up every minute. 

Long shows, L'l' and L':i acts on a 
program, are referred to. It is not. 
the intent icn to discuss the advisabil- 
ity of the long shows but simply to 
wonder if it is the first step toward 
carrying the Englis'.i idea out in 
America. 

Winn William Morris first opened 
the American Music Hall some two 
years ago he advertised an "English 
Music Hall." The billing matter of 
t'.ie house still carries the line. Sunn 1 



the week of Nov. 14 and met with 
such success the policy was eagerly 
set upon for future use. The house 
has been playing this style of pro- 
gram since. At the same time Oscar 
Hammerstein was persuaded by Willie 
Hammersteiii and the success of his 
production of light grand opera in a 
two-dollar house to throw open the 
Manhattan Opera House for vaude- 
\ille. Willie Hammerstein can s-;e 
the American Music Hall from his 
trout doorstep. The overflow looked 
so good to Willie that a long pro- 
gram with ij:; acts was billed for the 
first show at the Manhattan Opera 
House, opening Nov. us. Hut after a 
trial of one week this policy was dis- 
continued and 1 1 -art bills became the 
rule. 

In the ..meantime both Cincinnati 
and Chicago are having their first 
taste of this style of show, although 
the Majestic, Chicago, has played as 
many as twelve acts often. Dating 
back to the days of Keith's eontinu- 




HARRY SHANNON'S ORIGINAL 4. 

A fiimilv (tf exceptionally (lever performers, headed hv MRS. IIAZKL SHANNON' ami 
UAKKY SHANNON. Jr., who were lor vears known as tin- KAMOl'S SHANNON CHIU>RKN, 
the bright little stars in "THK MANKKR S CIIII.1)' Co. 

Thev have just finished si -holding and will return in the Man ( > in Vaudeville with HARRY 
SHANNON'S ORIOINAL -1. in a classy musical playlet by .Ins H. Slater. 

The musical numbers have been written by MISS 11A/.KI. MRS SHANNON'S piano playing 
will be one ol" the features, using her own compositions. 

This ait will bo mounted wilh a gorgeous special set, now lniim built. The wardrobe will 
be the best money can buy. 

MR. SHANNON i.-. also proprietor of several road attraction.-. 



weeks of the season the theatre had 
fifteen acts, considered at that, time 
to be a novelty in vaudeville for this 
side. It drew and the house did a 
phenomenal business for a time. The 
idea was not kept up. Business was 
affected. William Morris, a most re- 
sourceful man (even his "opposition" 
will concede him that) struck upon 
the "22-act" program. This happened 



ous, at various times in the Keith 
bouses the program has carried as 
manv as fourteen acts. 

The origin, however, goes to our 
English cousins, from whom many 
Americans think that nothing about 
Hie show business can be learned. 
That is a wrong impression. There 
are many things in the theatrical 
field where the English hav« a little 



something on us. The long programs 
are a London institution. That 
doesn't mean English, for in the prov- 
inces of England and even in many 
of the London halls the programs are 
made up from eight to ten acts, play- 
ing in much the same manners as our 
own shows. Amongst the leaders in the 



ing flight. For the next few days the 
question is, Have you heard Bard in 
his new number? To an American 
audience he would always be Wilkie 
Hard, a new song would not make him 
a new act. 

"Can they afford to pay the salar- 
ies.'" That is the next question. Here 




THE CANINE FLUFFY RUFFLES. 

Some of tho principals in 
MPS. E. T. DOHERTY'S PERFORMING POODLES. 

An act usinK 1."» to L'i» clever canine arti>t-. 

Alwnys working and alwnvs feaiureu 

Direction of NORMAN .IKKKKRIKS, Philadelphia. 



"big show" are the two "Syndicate 
Halls" (Oxford and Tivoli). There are 
others that play long programs also, 
The Pavilion, booked by the "Syndi- 
cate," Empire, Holborn (Gibbons 
house) which plays about fourteen 
acts, and many of the smaller houses 
use this sort of a program. 

As the long bills have only hit our 
downtown houses, take the two Lon- 
don West End halls, Oxford and Ti- 
voli, for eonmarisons. 

It becomes a question whether Wil- 
lie Morris or Willie Hammerstein can 
make Oxfords and Tivolis out of their 
houses. Can they get the acts? Can 
they afford to pay the salaries? Can 
they run through these number of 
acts in the proper length of time? 

The answer is naturally. If the Ox- 
ford and Tivoli can, why can't the 
American and Manhattan? Perhaps 
they can. The inclination, though, is 
to think not. Taking the first ques- 
tion, can they get acts'.' The Oxford 
and Tivoli do not bother a great deal 
about their programs outside of one 
or two headliners. This doesn't have 
to worry them much, for they can and 
do take an artist like Wilkie Hard, 
Marie Lloyd or Little Tich, topping 
ihe bill with either for twelve weeks 
on a run. 

Is there an American headliner who 
• an top a bill in one house for twelve 
weeks? There may be, but up to now 
there has been no attempt at such a 
thing. In one or two instances in 
the summer season this or something 
like, may have occurred. Probably 
the nearest instance is Gertrude Hoff- 
mann, who played something like 
eight weeks at Hammerstein's when 
first bringing "Salome" to us. 

The English people are loyal to 
their favorites. When Wilkie Hard 
puts on a new song it Is like an open- 



again the English base it over the Am- 
« rican manager, although neither the 
American cr Manhattan would consid- 
er price of hill if either < ould get (he 
people coming. The Englsh acts when 
in London (not all, but most) play 
for "turn money," that is they play 
more than one hall, lece'ving for two, 
three or four halls what the American 
manager would have to pay for one. 
This is not a small item. Win n it is 
considered that the headliners a'ong 
with the small acts in Lt n.len are 
playing turns it may be rcadil\ seen 
that the salary list is cut consider- 
able 

The third question dees not sound 
as important, but it will be found, if 
it hasn't been already, that it will be 
the most troublesome of all. to the 
American managers. Can the acts be 
run off in a reasonable length of 
time? The cutting of the nine has 
been the greatest objertien lie Amer- 
ican acts have had since i hey started 
going in England. It is something 
they cannot grow accustomed to 
When William Marris fells acts to cut 
five or ten minutes or e\en more \ on 
can imagine the "hubbub" around t he 
stage door. 

Still if the bills are to run off prop- 
eily this must be done Take a IN! -act 
program and gi\e fifteen minutes each 
will make the show ;i|most a six hour 
affair. It isn't possible to imw two 
six-hour performances a da.\ 

In London an act whi<!i : working 
"turns" is sat >lied to •'!■:• oic song, 
and on to ihe m\t stand \ ' t h< • 
Empire, H'dboni. I saw an ■' >lo ex- 
act 1\ ".0 se'-ond-- bv ' ! ■!■ There. 

are two or three .-in. !< . n singing 

one s- ing each on ' ' < ' - ry bill. 

There ;i n- mv ■■' h- i things t hat 



i ( 'on I i n e ■ ■ ' 



i :: 1 . ) 



34 



VARIETY 



WORKING OUT OF INDIANA 



If ii hurdy gurdy had j»]:i>'<; J "On the 
Hanks of the Wabash" or a brass band 
discoursed the sweet strains of "Way 
Down in Old Indiana" I might haw 
been inspired to write a masterpiece 
on the state which gave me birth. But 
as the hand of Fate ostracised me 
from the land of Hoosierdom it per- 
haps has been giving me the dickens 
since, hut what a man can't see or 
doesn't know, won't hurt him, so I am 
safe for the present. 

They say "Once a Hoosicf, always 
a Hoosier." But no one has ever 
written an editorial, entitled "What's 
the Matter with Indiana?" But, if the 
Hoosier on his first trip to New York 
asks the first native* he ffieets that 
question, the latter may laughingly re- 
ply: "I don't know; ask Kansas." No 
matter what you say or do, they hand 
it to the west one way or another. 

My *'gol len yesterdays" in Indiana 



\illage gossip and scandal. My copious 
contributions to the Journal (morning) 
brought me before the notice of George 
B. McCutcheon, then city editor of 
the Evening Courier. Five dollars a 
week seemed like a million, as my 
former weekly compensation when 
working as a delivery boy on Satur- 
days at one of the town groceries was 
fifty cents. To the Courier I went 
and stuck. 

In West LaFayette I divided my 
attention between the town center and 
the university. When a little tow- 
head I spent many hours around the 
college boys. What I didn't know 
about the athletic teams at that age 
wasn't worth knowing. I was the 
"mascot" for the football and baseball 
teams but have forgotten whether I 
was a hoodoo. Anyway my knowledge 
of the university and its affairs put 




KMILY K. MILES. 

Pretty, talented and iuukim-i ic, 'liis young lady is rapidly lording to 1 1 1 « ■ front, and will 
probably be seen In a Broadway musical produttmn In-fore very long. 

Miss Miles, though only twenty years of am-, is alrrady a prime favorite In the provinces, 
and Is now In line for a metropolitan showing. 



were spent on the dailies of Lafayette 
where the atmosphere is enlivened 
nine months in the year by a haul 
of students at Purdue rniversity. They 
were the same dailies on which George 
Ade, George Barr McCutcheon, Paul 
Wilstach. Guy Kramer and others 
served their newspaper apprenthe- 
ship. 

I first li\e;l across the Wabash, a 
mile west, from the heart of the city 
in a town which bad a separate char- 
ter, and my regularly assigned news- 
paper duty was to cover the West Side 
news. To keep track of what was 
going on in that quiet little burg I 
had to practically make a house-to- 
house canvass. 

1 knew every person and dog, stick 

and stone in the road. Through my 
acquaintance with the 'own board 
members and the grocery clerks I was 
enabled to keep close tab on all the 



me in line to report the doings of that 
institution in addition to my West Side 
news. 

The morning was devoted to pump- 
ing the grocery clerks during their 
busiest hours, bothering university 
heads and wearing out a long pencil 
mi getting my copy ready for the com- 
positors. 

My early days on the Courier I'oun 1 
me full of lire and ambition. Nothing 
escaped mo m that West Side terri- 
tory and there was a reason. Around 
the hours of !.::<> and .". a. in., the 
grocery clerks were on the job. To 
get the Inside on a lot of the real town 
dope, I would arise with the early 
birds and ride around on the "order 
routes" and Invariably get a story. 
Sometimes it would only be about the 
departure of the town clerk for In- 
dia napol is, the visit of the stork, a 

(Continued on page 116.) 



"SHAXGHAIXCi" A CIRCUS. 

One often reads in the newspapers 
and novels where some poor, unfor- 
tunate being Is "shanghaied" to some 
strange country, port or city, but finds 
it a rare case where a whole circus 
(performers and employees) has been 
taken a thousand miles without one 
aware of the exact destination the 
show was bound. Such a thing has 
been done twice by the same man. 

Fred Irwin, now a burlesque mag- 
nate, is the individual who executed 
a master stroke by suddenly changing 
the route of his circus, cancelling the 
next stand and putting his entire out- 
fit, tents, tnenagery, performers, at- 
taches and all, on a special train, jump- 
ing half way across the states with- 
out a word to anyone, excepting his 
brother. 

Irwin Bro.'s "Big Menagerie and 
Hippodrome," a two-ringed affair with 
a wild animal exhibition, was placed 
on fourteen cars, with two cars ahead, 
and started on a tour of the iron and 
copper country. A panic occurred, 
the mines closed down and the circus 
was forced to plaj towns in Minnesota . 
and the Dakotas. Harvest time was 
on. Only on rainy days did the "white 
tops" do gootl business. 

It was during the days of the 
World Fair at Chicago. The show was 
exhibiting in Huron. S. I). Between 
the afternoon and night performances 
Mr. Irwin conceived the plan of giv- 
ing the western plains the go-by and 
jumping to Chicago. Fverybody with 
the show thought they were bound for 
the next stan 1. Three days and nights 
the circus was en route, stops being 
made every afternoon when the stock 
and wild animals were unloaded and 
fed. 

Chicago was reached. The circus 
flopped down on the first lot that 
showed up, the Irwins having neither 
secure. 1 lot nor license ahead of ar- 
rival. In three days the brothers 
played to $1,200 and during the re- 
mainder of the stands in Chicago not 
only paid up every cent of indebted- 
ness, but recouped all previous losses, 
had the outfit insured and stored for 
the winter. 

The circus had started out of Buf- 
falo, being the first railway show con- 
tracted to play the iron and copper 
country. Bad weather all along the 
route hit the show hard and in some 
places the Irwins refused to unload. 
At another time Irwin and his 
brother "shanghaied" their circus from 
Chicago to a small town in Indian 
Territory, a distance of about 1.000 
miles, embracing a three days' jour- 
ney. Had the performers the slight- 
est hint the aggregation was headed 
for any other place than Cleveland the 
Irwins would have made the trip with 
onlv their tents and stock. 



(J^rtie Vnnderbilt, who recently 
stepped into Pauline Chase's shoos 
in "Our Miss Gibbs," has boon sign- 
ed for the Victor Moore show and 
joined this week. "Our Miss Gibbs" 
(dosed in Chicago Saturday. 



Loentinc Lamar lost "Tootsie," her 
pet dog, by death last week. Miss 
Lamar, wishing to have "Tootsie" al- 
ways before her, consulted a taxer- 
dermist. The bill to stuff "Tootsie" 
waa $100. 



HILLY (iOlLD'S FAST. 

Billy Gould first saw the light of 
day in New York City on May 1, 1868. 
When eight years old he went to San 
Francisco where he attended school, 
the young man being enrolled at St. 
Ignatius and Santa Clara College. Billy 
was of prepossessing appearance and 
showed such a stage talent that he 
made his first appearance as a madri- 
gal boy with Billy Emerson's Minstrels 
at the Standard theatre, San Fran- 
cisco. 

Billy became a child of the stage. 
He debutted into vaudeville with 
Kalph Post in the old Vienna Garden 
in 'Frisco, and in 18S7 formed a part- 
nership with Harry McBride. He mar- 
ried in 1S8{), appearing in vaudeville 
with his wife, Nellie Burt, until IS!) 2. 

In 1 S I* 7 Billy was a member of the 
George W. Lederer Casino forces 
where he appeared in a number of 
musical comedies. His biggest hit was 
made in the role of Ichabod Bronson 
in "The Belle of New York," played 
for more than six months by him at 
the Shaftesbury theatre, London. 

Billy once did a record Marathon 
vaudeville run in New York at the 
New York theatre, playing for two 
consecutive years and one week. He 
also appeared in "The Giddy Throng," 
"The Hall of Fame." and other New- 
York pieces. 

Mr. Gould placed Valeska Suratt on 
the stage in 1!MK> and was associated 
with her as tutor and partner until 
1 !)()!♦, when they separated. Mr. Gould 
going it alone in vaudeville that year. 

Mr. Gould and Miss Suratt were 
tempted by a salary of $2,500 a week 
to re-enter vaudeville for a series of 
engagements this past summer. Mr. 
Gould is now doing the same sketch 
with Clara Nelson. 

Gould is also known as a writer of 
songs and plays, as well as en- 
joying the distinction of being one 
of Variety's humorists. His column 
in the Vaiukty has been widely read 
on both hemispheres. 

Mr. Gould was the first theatrical 
newspaper paragrapher. In 1906, 

while abroad, Billy started his column 
in Variety - . Since then many other 
papers have devoted columns to some 
follower of Mr. Gould. 

Unlike a majority of his brother 
professional scribblers, Billy himself 
writes all of his matter, mostly with 
a blunt lead pencil, which runs the 
letters into one another. His "copy" 
is about as difficult to read as Alan 
Dale's, probably the worst long hand 
writer for deciphering in the world. 
Without affecting a style in composi- 
tion, Billy naturally acquired a trench- 
ant one. 

Mr. Gould ranks with the well 
known paragraphers of the dailies, 
though he is unaware of that fact. 
Albeit, writing for a theatrical paper, 
he does not employ the space for 
"puffs." seldom mentioning the indi- 
vidual in a purely complimentary way. 
and when doing so giving the para- 
graph a humorous twdst. 

Of all the theatrical writers. Billy 
has the hardest job. How much it 
is to his credit that under these con- 
ditions he has made "Here's Billy 
Gould" a feature of the weekly Issue 
of Vartftt, Mr. Gould evidently does 
not know. 



VARIETY 



35 



A FRIENDLY POKER GAME 



BY BARNEY BERNARD. 



"Esther, go to de delicatessan store, 
und get ten cents worth tongue, ten 
cents worth bologna, ten cents salami, 
five cents bread and mustard, it's go- 
ing to be here a game to-night. Yes, 
and get four decks of cards — seconds, 
it's good enough for dem. I never vin 
in de game anyvay, und ven you come 
back vipe off de looking glass a little. 
Mrs. Ambramovitz always looks in it." 

"Yes, Maam," said Esther, the hired 
girl, as she started to the delicatessen 
store with Mrs. Harris's order. The 
door bell rings. — Mrs: Harris opens 
the door. There is Mrs. Margolies and 
Mrs. Marcovitz. Mrs. Margolies said, 
"Ve tought ve vould come early and 
pick out de lucky seat, dat Mrs. 
Abrams von seven dollars on last 
week, she always vins, she's got a 
luck, und she's a tight player, too." 
"Is Mrs. Goldstein coming?" asked 
Mrs. Marcovitz. "Vy do you ask it?" 
said Mrs. Harris. "Oh, just so," sail 
Mrs. Marcovitz, "I don't like her in de 
game. She's a nice player all right, 
but she uses such big vords that most 
of de time I don't understand her. I 
used von of dem vords last week, and 
everybody laughed." "Oh, veil, it all 
depends on who uses dem," said Mrs. 
Harris. 

The bell rings again. "I'll bet it's 
Mrs. Goldstein, see I guessed it. I 
should only be so lucky in de game — 
come In, Mrs. Goldstein, how are you?" 
"Oh, I quite veil," says Mrs. Gold- 
stein. "I vas a little deposed, but I 
soon got over it, I had a collapse, but 
tank God I'm alright. Oh yes, Mrs. 
Harris, I vant to tell you now dat I 
must stop at 12 o'clock sharp." "Sure," 
said Mrs. Marcovitz, "With your luck, 
you can stop any time." 

Door bell rin^s again. "Ah, it's Mrs. 




^ 



LEO BEERS 



Is doing n plnno monoloR. for his soionrt 
son son in vaudeville. 

He Ih at present playing the 1XTKKSTATK 
CIRCUIT and will sion be seen in th«> east, 
where he has been booked for several weeks. 

MR. HEEKS has played during all of the 
present seison for managers In the WESTERN' 
VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION. 

His material is original and IiIh method 
pleasing and effective In pleasing his au- 
dience*. 



Abramovitz, Mrs. Applebaum, Mrs. 
Stein and Mrs. Abrams. Good evening, 
ladies, put your hats .and coats in de 
bedroom on de bed." "Aha," said 
Mrs. Abrams, "I see Mrs. Margolies is 
got mine lucky seat." "Sure," said 
Mrs. Margolies, "First come first ser- 
vant. I didn't even wash my dishes 
home because I vanted to see if I can't 
vin vonce in a vile. You shouldn't 
kick, Mrs. Abrams. Your husband had 
it a good season by cloaks und you by 
de cards." 'I don't kick." replied 
Mrs. A-bratns, " You a re velcome to 
my lucky seat, I don't want to set next 
to Mrs. Stein," said Mrs. Applebaum, 
"because she alvays raises me." "Veil, 
if I got it a full house, I shouldn't 
raise you?" said Mrs. Stein. 

"Alright, ladies, ve vill start to 
play; here is for $10 worth chips," 
said Mrs. Harris. "1 took off from 
each von fifty cents for de lunch. I'll 
start de dealing now before ve cuni- 
mence to play; ve are going to stop at 
12 o'clock sharp, and another tiling ve 
play straight quarter limit, no roodles, 
und nobody to be shy." 

The game is started. "I open it," 
said Mrs. Marcovitz." "1 raise it," saii 
Mrs. Margolies. "Aha. see," said Mrs. 
Abrams, "on my seat she raises it al- 
ready." "After (lis everybody should 
keep their regular seats," said Mrs. 
Abrams. "I'll stay." said Mrs. Gold- 
stein. "How many cards, lades?" "I'll 




LILLIAN HOOVER. 



take von," said rs. Marcovitz. "I'll 
take two," said Mrs. Margolies. Mrs. 
Goldstein takes two. "I'll bet a quar- 
ter," said Mrs. Marcovitz. "You open- 
ed it, und drew von card didn't you. 
Mrs. Marcovitz'.'" "Yes. 1 did. Mrs. 
Margolies." "Veil den I call it." "Veil. 
if you call I don't." said Mrs. Gol 1- 
stein. "I got a full house by sevens." 
said Mrs. Marcovitz. "Dat's good." 
said Mrs. Margolies. 

"You see de minute I raised it Mrs. 
Abrams commenced to holler dat I'm 
lucky on her seat. You see how lucky 
I am, Mrs. Abrams. I had three aces 
and it vas no good; please after dis 
don't make any remarks in de game, 
it's so cscusiine." "Oh. Mrs. Margo- 



lies, please don't holler, I got a head- 
ache," said Mrs. Applebaum. "Yess, 
und my children are asleep," said Mrs. 
Harris. "You see everybody Jumps on 
me de minute I open my mouth. If I 
von even I vould quit," said Mrs. Mar- 



a half dollar chip, don't you remem- 
ber?" "No, I don't remember," re- 
plied Mrs. Applebaum. "Oh, valt a 
minute, you remember dat time, don't 
you, Mrs. Abrams?" "It's no use to kick 
me under de table. I don't remember 




MILDRED G ROVER 

In Orininal Sours and Snylii^rs. 
Assisted hv DICK UK-MAUDS. 



gol!<s. "Oh, say. don't bluff," said 
Mrs. Applebaum, "you vouldn't quit." 
"Esther, bring me a cup for my chips 
for luck," said Mrs. Goldstein. "I 
open it." said Mrs. Stein. "I play." 
said Mrs. Margolies. "I, too." said 
Mrs. Applebaum and Mrs. Harris. 
"How many cards?" "Three for mo." 
said Mrs. Stein, "three all around.' 
"I chip." said Mrs. Stein. "Call it." 
said Mrs. Margolies. "I bet ten cents," 
said Mrs. Applebaum (all drop out ex- 
cept Mrs. Stein). "I call it," said Mrs. 
Stein. "Veil, put. in de chips," sai I 
Mrs. Applebaum. "Can't I owe yon 
white chip?" replied Mrs. Siein. "No, 
} mi got chips, put it in,"' replied Mrs. 
Applebaum. "Come to link of it, you 
owe me a white chip yet from a long 
time." I owe you a white chip?" ex- 
claimed Mrs. Applebaum, "dat can't 
be. I never owe in a game." "Don't 
you remember, at. Mrs. Feigenbaum's 
house? 1 had aces up and you had 
kings up. you called me and said I 
owe ymi a chip, I don't vant io break 



and besides I don't vant. to mix in," 
replied Mrs. Abrams. "Alright, I'll 
put it in, but I'd like to see somebody 
owe me in a game again." "What, you 
got three kings? Dat's good," replied 
Mrs. Stein. "Oh, say, vile your talking 
about owing. I vant to remind you, 
Mrs. Stein, dat you owe me a nickel 
for car fare," siid Mrs. Marcovitz. "Oh, 
veil dat's different. Dat ain't in de 
game, is it?" Telephone ring. "Esther, 
see who it is it." "It's for Mrs. Gold 
siein." Mrs. Goldstein goes to the 
'phone. Mrs. Abrams deals the cards 
-all pass. Mrs. Stein looks at. Mrs. 
Goldstein's hand and opens it I'm her 
Mrs. Applebaum sta\^, also Mrs Har- 
ris. Mrs. Siein draws three raids for 
Mrs. Goldstein, Mis. Applebaum draws 
one to a Mush Mrs Hani'- draws one. 
Mrs. Stein chips to He- <>ne. Mrs Ap- 
plebaum passes Mr Harris bets a 
quarter. \lr^ Ste- . .'is it. Mrs. Har- 
ris filled her tl'e 1 

Mrs Holds*. !.• i M us from tho 

i ( 'on • ' ■ •( "li pa l'c v •; i 



.V' 



VARIETY 



THE AGENT OF YEARS AGO 



THE ORIGIN OF "WHA, WHA" 



BY JAS. J. ARMSTRONG. 



In the light of retrospection where- 
in thirty years of my life have been 
actively connected with theatricals, 1 
have seen a great transformation in 
what the agents and artists were 
prone to call variety In other days 
but today is generally known as vaude- 
ville. 

One thing particularly noticeable 
in the early days of variety was the - 
small weekly stipend the headline 
acts received and what handsome re- 
muneration many of those same acts 
receive today in vaudeville. The ar- 
tist has not alone benefited by the 
transformation, the managers and 
agents have profited as well r as there 
was no big commission forthcoming 
then as there is at present. 

In 1882 I joined hands with William 



Brown are living in retirement and 
Smith, Myerhoff and Lei man are dead. 
Smith had his office on Grand street 
on the Bowery, Herman and Leiman 
were on East 4th street, and Brown, 
who also conducted a dramatic agency 
had out his sign just opposite where 
I was located. 

Those were the days we did busi- 
ness with the managers and artists 
direct. They came regularly to see 
us, the former to secure acts and the 
latter to secure work. In New York 
then the principal houses offering 
variety were Miner's Bowery and 
Eighth Avenue, managed by Harry 
Miner, and the London, Olympic and 
Harlem theatres, looked after by 
James Donaldson. 

I did business for the following 




ILA GRANNON 

IN VAUDEVILLE. 
Direction EDW. 8. KELLER. 



B. Knapp, then a variety agent, and 
we did a good business in booking 
acts at 14th street and Fourth ave- 
nue. After one year's partnership, I 
took the road and for several 
years was connected with various 
companies, among them my own or- 
ganization. In 1889, Dick Fitzgerald, 
then the leading variety agent of New 
York, died suddenly. I returned to the 
scene of my former operations and as- 
sumed full charge of his offices at 
10 Union Square. That was in the 
fall and I remained there until 1895, 
when I moved further up town. 

Where practically five of we agents 
did most of the big booking in the old 
days, there are hundreds now looking 
after the acts which have sprung into 
existence. Of the early agents, most 
conspicuous were Herman (Chas.) and 
Leiman (George), Tony Smith, Myer- 
hoff, J. Alexander Brown and myself. 
Of that number, I am the only one 
still in the harness. Herman and 



theatres and managers in other cities: 
Howard (William Harris), Boston; 
Grand Central (W. J. Gilmore), Phila- 
delphia; Monumental (James L. Ker- 
nan), Baltimore; Lyceum, Washing- 
ton; Academy of Music (H. W. Will- 
lams), Pittsburg; Adelphia (Col. Snel- 
baker) Buffalo; Theatre Comique 
(John D. Hopkins), Providence; 
Lyceum (Thos. Grlners), Chicago; 
American (Press Eldridge), New 
Haven, Conn.; Olympic (William Em- 
mett) Chicago, and Waldman's 
(Waldman), Newark. I also re- 
member well the business dealings I 
had with F. F. Proctor and B. F. 
Keith long before they combined their 
vaudeville holdings and started a new 
epoch in variety history. In fact I 
may rightfully claim the honor of 
being the last agent under the old 
regime that ever booked acts for 
Keith's theatres in Boston and Phila- 
delphia. 

(Continued on page 83.) 



In the theatrical profession, where 
perhaps more than anywhere else one 
hears the expression that there is noth- 
ing new under the sun, Eddie Leon- 
ard, the minstrel man, has been stamp- 
ed as the originator of "Wha, Wha." 

Not alone is Mr. Leonard fully ac- 
credited with his peculiar manner of 
singing a "coon" song (known as the 
"Wha, Wha" style), but no one, not 
even among his imitators — and they 
are countless — has ever suggested that 
Mr. Leonard has not a valid claim to 
the rolling notes he applies to the 
soft melodies of the south as the or- 
iginator of a distinctive style. 

Mr. Leonard has always clung to 
the oddity In enunciation that includes 
the "Wha, Wha," and it was left to 
him alone until of recent years when 
"ragtime" once more shone through 
a revival of interest in that type of 
song. With the revival came imita- 
tors. They all adopted Mr. I^eonard's 
"Wha, Wha"; some with leave and 
some without. Mr. Leonard was gen- 
erous in this respect. Although a pro- 
fessional maxim gives to the origi- 
nator, for his sole use, the material 
originated by him, whether in dialog 
or "business," Mr. Leonard freely 
granted verbal permits to reproduce 
his intonation and the rolling of words, 
to brother and sister professionals. 

The "Wha, Wha" in a "coon" mel- 
ody oecame recognized as of signal 
value. Before the "lifting" of the idea 
lecame prevalent, some used it, men- 
tioning Mr. Leonard; others announc- 
ed an imitation of him. While this 
"imitation bunk" was understood by 
the profession, it passed for the pub- 
lic, and the singer received applause. 
Oft times the employment of Mr. Leon- 
ard's style of singing has saved an 
act from rout. 

Within a late date the profession 
appears to have deemed that "Wha, 
Wha" was public property, and have 
seized upon it without regard to Its 
author, for Mr. Leonard has written 
words and music to fit this style. Other 
song writers have utilized the same 
scheme, without a blush. Two of the 
popular songs of the past season were 
solely built upon "Wha, Wha," idea— 
and the sheet music contained not one 
whit of credit to Mr. Leonard. 

Almost anywhere upon any stage in 
the present day one may hear the 
dulcet sounds of a "coon" song with 
the Leonard roll. It is all there, ex- 
cepting the Leonard name. 

When spoken of regarding this by 
a Vakiktv representative, Mr. Leon- 
ard said: "I don't mind the use of 
my material as much as I did. The 
representative professional press and 
the profession in general understand 
I originated it, and that seems suf- 
ficient, especially as the critics seem 
agreed that no one has superseded me 
in the employment of it or the re- 
sults obtained. 

"It was in '91 or '92 that I first 
placed 'Wha, Wha' on the stage. I 
was with Jack Haverly Minstrels, sing- 
ing 'Pliney, Come Kiss Your Baby.' In 
the same show another number given 
to me was 'Hannah Lady.' In both 
I used It. Mr. Haverly objected; said 



it made the song sound foolish and I 
must stop. 

"Later, when I was with the Prim- 
rose & West Minstrels both Mr. Prim- 
rose and Mr. West objected to my use 
of the roll. I continued, however, and 
when I wrote 'Ida, Sweet as Apple Ci- 
der,' I wrote the selection with only 
the 'Wha, Wha' in mind. 

"Since then I have written a great 
many successes, some as big as 'Ida' 
was. Nearly all the numbers written 




RUSSELL and CHURCH. 

Say, "Don't be misled ; we are not going 
backward." 
IN VARIETY. WALT said: 

"At the Trevett, Chicago, Russell and 
Church displayed one of the cleverest and 
most entertaining 'sister acts' seen In these 
parts In many moons. Miss Church Is a 
dancer of rare versatility, sending across 
In five minutes a Dance of Nations' 
which must have embraced a dozen differ- 
ent styles. She's a pretty little tottle, too, 
graceful and blessed with a fetching stage 
prpsence. Miss Russell stands to the com- 
edy most effectually, changing costumes for 
characters and running the combination 
average well up. They gave the second 
half a bully start." 

IDA RUSSELL'S "tough" character Is among 
the cleverest comedy creations In vaudeville 
nnd maintains, with her other clever work the 
laughter element which predominates their* act 



by me and restricted for myself, have 
contained it." 

Asked where the idea for the sing- 
ing came from, Mr. Leonard said that 
when a youngster, his mother would 
rock him to sleep with a lullaby that 
sounded to him like "One morn-orn- 
ning whan-an the morn-orn-ning wha- 
ah break-ahn-ning." "The cooing of 
my mother's voice in that lullaby 
seemed to remain with me," added 
Mr. Leonard. "As I grew up I found 
myself singing the same way, and I 
gradually developed it until my pres- 
ent style became my own and — ap- 
parently — a standard one." 

Just now Mr. Leonard, recognized 
as one of the leading minstrel men of 
current times, is appearing with his 
wife (Mabel Russell) in vaudeville, 
which Mr. Leonard has chosen in pref- 
erence to the many offers received by 
him to head a blackface organization. 



VARIETY 



37 



AS TO GEO. M. COHAN 



BY BILLY GOULD. 



NO JEWELS AND SPANGLES 



BY RUBY LEONI. 



I have been asked, often, who is 
the most remarkable man in the the- 
atrical business. My answer is always 
the same, George M. Cohan. 

I know that, individually, there are 
better actors, better dancers, better 
musicians, better lyric writers, better 
managers, but as a composite body I 
find George M. Cohan by far the big- 
gest and best. 

I have had the pleasure of knowing 
George for a number of years. I have 
watched hie success as a comedian, 
writer and manager. That he has the 
remarkable gift of writing good things 
I have known for years. When in 
his teens he wrote such songs hits as 
"Venus," and one of the first big 
"coon" hits, called "She's the Warm- 
est Baby In the Bunch." 

The Cohan family did not come into 
great prominence until George start- 
ed writing their sketches. Then, for 
want of diversion he wrote successful 
sketches for Ed. Hayes ("The Wise 
Guy"), Walter Le Roy ("Hogan the 
Cab Man"), and one for Hallen and 
Fuller called "The Election Bet." 
Anything from Cohan's pen found a 
ready market and solid bookings. That 
he kept pace with current events and 
that he threw all musical comedy 
ideas of that time to the four winds 
was amply proven with "Little John- 
ny Jones," a new departure in its 
entirety. 

Success followed success for the llt- 



who gained his theatrical education 
and experience In the vaudeville field. 
A man who by his own endeavors with 
no outside aid has become three very 
important things theatrically. A big 
manager, actor and author. 

He is the only man, to my knowl- 
edge who has surpassed Edward Har- 
rigan's record. Stop and think what 
this genius does: he writes plays, 
words and music; produces the show; 
teaches the dancing; plays In the piece 
and in his own theatres. 

Twelve years ago George was play- 
ing in vaudeville. It is a remarkable 
career of a remarkable man. I really 
believe there Is not another parallel 
case in the history of the stage. 

The best of the whole is that he is 
the same honest, unassuming, char- 
itable young man he was in his early 
days. The extent of his charities is 
remarkable. His companies are filled 
with the children of actors and ac- 
tresses who played with him years 
ago. There are dozens of friends with 
weak lungs in the west who receive 
a weekly check from this vaudeville 
actor. How many people know that 
he paid $10,000 for a page in George 
Fuller Golden's book? Did any one, 
in the show business, ever do a like 
deed. 

My hat is off to George M. Cohan 
at any and all times. I am proud to 
be fortunate enough to call him my 
friend. I firmly believe I know one 
of the greatest men in the world in 




A GROUP IN AUSTRALIA. 

Snap-shotted by FRED GRAY (Gray and Graham) In Sydney Harbor, Aug. 17, '10. 

All In the picture are artists— and fishing. 

FRED KEATON, MR. GRAY and WILL LEWIS are those standing up; In the centre an- 
IOE WATERLIME, RUD1E URITLZ and the KREMO BROS.; In the lower row are .10 K 
SOLEY and GEO. OAUGHNEY. 



To dress for the stage, in my opin- 
ion, one must study their own indi- 
viduality and use their judgment ac- 
cordingly. 

I have been with "The Cracker- 
jacks" ever since it first sprang into 
life, twelve years ago. "Oh my," I 
can hear you say, "that Is a long time." 
Yes, it is,, and speaks well for my 
manager, Robert Manchester, and does 
it not speak well for me also? You 




tion. As a rule you will find the lead- 
ing woman in burlesque making three 
or four changes in the opening part, 
and as many in the closing burlesque. 
They try to have each costume more 
elaborate than the preceding one. I 
am wondering where we can draw tne 
line. We have all reached the limit 
of gorgeous costumes. Of course, not 
a little credit must be given the cos- 
tumer. I design my own gowns, but 
the costumer Is the one who must give 
the lines and fill In the little details. 

Burlesque has now reached a higher 
place, and I think we will have to 
turn to simplicity for a change. I see 
some wonderful new material, velvet 
roses and satin background. I think 
I will try it next season. 

It seems to me we will have to for- 
sake the gleam of jewels and the glit- 
ter of spangles, and find out our- 
selves if the public will like it as well. 



tie wonder. "George Washington, 
Jr.," "A Yankee Prince," "The Man 
Who Owns Broadway," and by far the 
best of his many good things "Get 
Rich Quick Walllngford." 

In George M. Cohan we find a man 



knowing him. There are none bet- 
ter, brainier or more charitable. 

If the old adage, Do unto others 
as you would have them do unto you, 
comes true, George M. Cohan's path . 
should be carpeted with roses. 



RUBY LEONI, 

leading Lady with BOB MANCHESTER'S 
"CRACKER JACKS." 



know the old saying, "A rolling stone 
gathers no moss." 

In all that time I seem always to 
have been cast for a part calling for 
gorgeous costumes and endeavoring 
to live up to the part, I have gained 
a reputation for being one of the best- 
dressed women on the stage. 

The trouble with some very clever 
women is that they do not think 
enough of their personal appearance 
before the footlights. They rely on 
their talent to carry them through. 
It does in a way, but if they would 
realize that with their talent and 
dainty dresses they would have every- 
thing in their favor, it would mean 
as big a success again, and success 
means higher salary. 

I always try to use a color scheme 
in gowns that is becoming to me. One 
fault of burlesque managers is that 
they fail to study harmony for en- 
sembles. They do not stop to con- 
sider whether the girls will look well 
in a particular style or color, and I 
think one's appearance is half the bat- 
tle. I never, under any circumstance, 
wear blue on the stage, I am a decided 
brunette. I also think every woman 
should take advantage of every point 
in her favor. 

The people patronizing burlesque 
want something pleasing to look at. I 
really think I can say, without being 
egotistical, that the best dressed wo- 
men on the stage are to be found in 
burlesque, especially when one takes 
into consideration the number of 
gowns that are worn in. one produc- 



THE ACTORS' FU NIK 

In a communication the writer says: 
"The Actors' Fund of America is a 
charity organization of about 40,000 
members, who, according to circum- 
stances, may be eligible to apply to 
the Fund for financial assistance. The 
Fund has its corresponding secretaries 
and physicians in all parts of the land, 
and the impoverished sick ever re- 
ceive good care, the deceased respect- 
able Interment. 

"The revenues of the Fund are 
gradually but surely decreasing, while 
Its expenditures are increasing, and 
every year there is an alarming de- 
ficit. Out of the many thousands 
eligible to Invoke the Fund's aid, at 
least 30,000 should be paying Into 
the treasury of that Fund $2%a year 
per capita, and thus rendering it no 
longer necessary to appeal to the gen- 
eral public for financial support and 
through fairs, benefits and various 
contributors. 

"Everyone, whether professional or 
non-professional, can assist the Fund 
in maintaining the Actors' Fund Home 
and become either a donor, on pay- 
ment of $100 per annum, a patron 
for $25 or a member at $10. 

"For two dollars a year (not four 
rents a week) and no initiation fee to 
become an annual member. For fifty 
dollars one may become a life mem- 
ber with nothing more to pay. 

"The Fund has already paid out 
more than a million dollars In caring 
for the needy ones In the aiiniscinciit 
field of this country. 

"All communications should be ;ni 
dressed to the Fund's assist ;mt. s«-< re 
tary at the Actors' Fund rooms in the 
Gaiety theatre building, in o.i Ia n . ma 
46th street, N«-w York (•'.•• 



The Tom I>uvies 'I i .. i MuMTing In 
Mid Air") lm\. '■ •• ■ ' :■■• 'I !•:■' '<i (, k 
De Freee of !.'" !■ ■> '" ■ ;•'" "' on t h«- 
opening bill "' ■ ' ''" ' ''-v-ino I)''' 1 - 
11. The ;-■ :• ■■•■» ;■: ; •'■ «-ds to Bor- 
deaux to »".: r ''■< 11' urogram at 
the Alli;i M' 1 "' ■: r; '* l-'rt nrli 'oua 
Jan 1. 



3« 



VARIETY 



THE OLD MINSTREL'S BENEFIT REFLECTIONS OF A "DRUNK" 



BY J. A. MUKPHY. 

(MURPHY AND WILLARD) 



BY BILLIE REEVES. 



Au old minstrel, who was incapaci- 
tated by a complication of ailments, 
lived in a western city. With the 
usual improvidence of his class, he 
had made no provision for the prover- 
bial rainy day, so was obliged to turn 
his attention to the manufacture of 
little cardboard novelties in order to 
live. 

He found a fairly good sale for 
these articles, and being of a cheerful 
disposition did not complain. But one 
day a breezy young comedian came to 
town with a show. He made the old 
man's acquaintance, learned consider- 
able of his history and at once pro- 
posed to arrange a benefit perform- 
ance for him. The old man did not 
think very favorably of the proposi- 
tion; said he was practically unknown 
In the town; most of his friends who 
were living and remembered him were 
en the road with different companies 
and only came his way at rare inter- 
vals. 

The younger generation knew noth- 
ing of him, as he had retired before 
many of them had started in; be- 
sides, he was not able to get about 
enough to give the undertaking the 
attention it- required. 

The promoter silenced all these ob- 
jections by saying. "Leave it all to me. 
I'll fix this thing up and fix it right. 
1 can get the resident manager to let 
us have the theatre for the night, and 



I'll set a bunch of volunteers that will 
pull the whole town in. Our show 
closes in three weeks. We have to 
come through here to get back to 
New York and can stop over easy as 
not. Why, our whole show will vol- 
unteer and we can get people from 
all the other troupes that are in town 
that week. You can go on and do 
a turn yourself. Do some old time 
act. It will go great. The people are 
hungry for that old gravy now and no 
one is doing it. Get some one to do 
straight for you. I'll do it myself! 
Better come and stop at our hotel. 
You will meet more show people there 
and have a chance to work it up. I'll 
get the landlord to make you a good 

rate " 

So he bustled around and ordered a 
lot of three-sheet posters naming a 
long list of volunteers, his own name 
at the top in very large type. He 
had five thousand window cards print- 
ed with a half tone portrait of the 
old minstrel. He sent for two thou- 
sand stock lithographs, advertised in 
all the daily papers. Saw the land- 
lord and made a very low rate at 
the hotel (settlement to be made after 
the benefit). The manager of the 
theatre said he coull have the house 
for a night after the regular sea- 
son closed. The orchestra and stage 
hands promptly volunteered, in fact, 
(Continued on page 85.) 




When it comes to writing I know 
that I will never win any literary 
medals or receive any library awards 
from Andrew Carnegie, but I can't 
refrain from giving a few happy ex- 
pressions why America and I have 
hooked up as such close, inseparable 
chums. 



White Rat, a Comedy Club member 
and a Green Room Club member, and 
have high hopes of joining the New 
York Lodge of Elks (thanks to Harry 
Mock).; because I can earn more 
money here and spend more than I 
could in the Old Country; because 
Mr. Flo Ziezfeld, Jr., always finds 
something for me to do, and I am 




VIOLINSKY. 

Is the possessor of a musical novelty entirely different from anything In vaudeville. 

Violln8ky, aided and ahbetted by an upright piano, a violin and an amount of 
"temperament," simply walks out on the stage and begins to play. He gives us a 
touch of classical "stuff" Just to let us know that he can dD It If he wants to and 
then he jumps Into rag time. And, oh such rag time! It oozeB from his fingers, It 
falls all over Itself, climbing out of those strings, and when It finally spreads Itself 
around the auditorium it begins to have a visible effect upon Vlollnsky's hearers. 
Thoroughly iuoculated with the rag time germ In this manner the young man 
seats himself at the piano and proceeds to show how It Is done with the ivories 
and then. Just for a little recreation, he does the novel stunt of playing a piano 
and a violin at the same time and a few other simple little things— simple for 
Violinsky. 



KELLEY and WENTWORTH 

HAL KELLEY and FLO WKXTWORTH are plnvlng a route of the WESTERN VAUDE- 
VILLE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION this season with "THE VILLAGE LOCKUP," which h»s 
proven one of the stron>?esi playlets ever presented on that time. 

"THE VILLAGE LOCKUP" Is Kpoken of as th.' leading pastoral sketch in vaudeville. The 
dramatic crltltt agree that more capable players could not be secured for the roles. Special 
rccnery adds to the attrwtivc ness of the offering. 

KELLEY and WENTWORTH will invade the east next scassn and the prediction itf widely 
madto that they will at once talic tb.Hr place as the fdrVmo^t playVrt In thtffr MB9. 



I like America because I am al- 
ways working and always hustling 
with one of the biggest organizations 
in the business. I own land at Beech- 
hurst, Long Island, Westhampton, in 
the County of Suffolk, Smithtown, 
and there is one street in Smithtown 
named after me; because my brother 
Alf is doing well and that I have 
more friends here than in England; 
because I am recognized as the "orig- 
inal drunken swell" of Karno's 
"Night In An English Music Hall." 
which started me on the waves of 
popularity and success in America. 

I like America because I am a 



grateful to Mr. George M. Cohan for 
presenting my wife with a gold medal 
on the Actors' Fund Field Day. 

I like America because I am owed 
more money here 'than any other 
place in the world; because I met my 
biggest pal in friendship, F. S. Lyon 
of California, now a retired actor; 
because Mr. A. L. Erlanger and Mr. 
Frank McKee always boost me and 
Julian Mitchell is always there with 
the glad mitt. 

I like America because so many 
people have been good to me, and 
for that reason I am grateful to them 
all. 



VARIETY 



39 



DOES ADVERTISING PAY 



BY LONEY HASKELL. 



Nine times out of ten when vaude- 
villians are together discussing this, 
that and the other thing, the conver- 
sation drifts into the subject of adver- 
tising. Does it pay? Is it worth the 
expenditure? Is there any direct bene- 
fits to be obtained? Do managers see 
your advertisements or only perform- 
ers, etc., etc.? 

Let's talk it over. Compare your- 
self to the proprietor of a store. You 
run your store. Your act is your 
store. Your material is your stock 
on hand. Your salesmanship is the 
method of selling your goods. Your 
ability is your knack of winning and 
holding good opinion; your magnet- 
ism is your personality. Your success 
is your best advertisement and all suc- 
cessful business men — advertise. 

In the last few years the vaudeville 
business has become so gigantic, so 
extensive, so varied and so complex 
that in order for the artist to keep his 
or her name prominently before, and 
in touch with, the different circuits, 
and all the great army employed in 
this and all branches of theatricals, 
a certain amount of publicity is ab- 
solutely necessary. 

As the business expanded, so the 
theatrical journals increased. At the 
present time advertising if indulged 
in at all is as an important factor to 
your vocation as life insurance is to 
your beneficiaries and the expense con- 
nected therewith is a matter for you 
to study, and since we all know the 
real advertising medium to employ 
is to deliver the goods on the stage. 
The average vaudevillian will say 
"managers know me, audiences know 
me, look at so and so, he never ad- 
vertises, receives, a large salary, fea- 




KELLY and LAFFERTY. 

Electric Singing and Dancing Sparks 

Playing SULLIVAX-CONSIDINE CIRCUIT. 

Direction. NORMAN JEFFERIES, Philadelphia. 



tured on every bill and they never 
advertise." 

Do a good act and it will adver- 
tise itself. True, probably the same 
people who are not advertising now 
did their share in the days gone by; 



these same people have struggled for 
years, delivering the goods to reach 
their present positions and are so thor- 
oughly established that they have 
passed the stage where they have to 
exploit their every little movement; 
yet I notice whenever these same peo- 
ple have anything new to offer, any- 
thing special to announce, they are 
the first to seek the advertising col- 
umns. 

Now, mind you, 1 am not boost- 
ing any advertising medium, just talk- 
ing business facts. Judicious adver- 
tising is the backbone of your act. 
Nothing succeeds like success. 'Cake 
some of the most successful artVsts 
who will argue they do not need i to 
advertise; they are sufficiently well 
known without it, yet you will find 
the wise ones constantly keep their 
names before the public and the man- 
agers so as to hold on to their grip 
and standing they have made for them- 
selves. 

They do it either by paid adver- 
tising or because they have what is 
known in newspaper circles as the nose 
for news, supplying the press with 
items and stories of real news 
interest. But, mark you, no amount 
of advertising will make your act any 
better, no amount of advertising will 
convince a manager that you are good 
when he believes the contrary. 

Every sane person knows a foolish 
advertisement is money wasted. If 
you have anything to say, say it on 
the level, tell the truth, don't adver- 
tise exaggerated or inflated salaries 
unless you want to bring a laugh, 
though comedy "ads" are worth while 
if the comedy is not too rough. 

Advertising your criticisms is all 
very well in its way, though they are 
seldom read by others, yet they make 
good copy. We all receive good no- 
tices some times and somewheres in 
our careers and some times we receive 
bad ones (press agents write both 
kinds). Write your ads to attract 
attention if possible, and get yourself 
talked about legitimately. But do 
not expect to fill next week unless you 
hustle also. 

How about the act that leaves New 
York for thirty or forty weeks, say on 
the Orpheum Circuit? Every house 
they play they start "riots," cause 
"knockouts," make speeches. Suppose 
you are a recognized standard es- 
tablished act and always make good 
with few exceptions and you are per- 
fectly satisfied with yourself. You 
return to New York. In the mean- 
time conditions have changed; new 
managers and new faces have sprung 
up; new circuits are forming; new- 
agents are here, l here and every- 
where; new office boys who have never 
heard of you, greet you with stony 
stares. 

Outside of a few old friends you 
find in order to get desirable bookings 
you are compelled to take what you 
ran get to "show your act" over again. 
"Hello," says this one and that t.ue, 
"where have you been, with a bur- 
lesque show? In Europe on the S. 



& C. time or Pantages? or hiding 
away in some picture houses?" "No, 
sir, I just played with immense suc- 
cess on the greatest, best managed 
and moat respected circuit in the 
world. I ought to have no trouble 
in booking around here, 1 am a new 
face and my goods are practically 
new." 



also the calibre of the solicitors. If 
anyone comes to you with a threat or 
a hold-up to buy a good notice at the 
expense of an ad, throw that party 
out of your sight. All the good no- 
tices in the world will not bring you 
a dollar if you are a frost and will 
not improve your act any. 

We are a sensitive bunch, and yet 




ART ADAIR. 

From a clown in the circus ring ART ADAIR entered vaudeville with a character nionolog, 
musical act and brief acrobitlc display combined. This is his second season on the stage and 
the merit of his offerinK bears the testimony of a solid season s booking in the middle west. 

Adair started with the old time one-ring shows, his rlnsi engagement being with R. W. 
Weldon's Show. In subsequent seasons he appeared us clown, musician, gymnast, acrobat, 
singer and dancer with Holland & McMahon. li.ack Dros.. Forepaugh &. Samuels, Main & Sar- 
gent, J. H. La Pearl ; in Mexico with the Orrin liros. ; in Cuba with Tony Lowuude ; In Europe 
with LTarnum & Uailey ; three seasons with Rlngllng Dros., a season with Forepaugh-Scllfi. and 
four seasons with the Hagenback-Wallace Shows. 

Throughout his circus career he bore the nick-name of •HANK SPONtJ," which N stlll clings 
to him. 



Do you mean to tell me, if that act 
did not continually advertise the name 
before the necessary people that your 
success would be known all over the 
world. A good time to advertise is 
when you are successful. It helps you 
to get good billing; it helps press 
agents to get a line on you and write 
good advance copy, etc. Some man- 
agers will tell you you don't have to 
advertise, we know you. That's true, 
but they, the cute fellows, advertise 
their bills in the papers; let them stop 
doing this and see if their business 
will keep up. They are supposed to 
be good showmen; therefore, you be a 
good showman, too; and if you know 
of any tricks to pull off, don't hesi- 
tate. 

Your business representative, (once 
upon a time known as agent), though 
he may not know it, unconsciously is 
only an advertising medium for you. 
He tells the busy manager what you 
are doing, but that agent has also 
other fish to fry. Possibly you are 
still in the ocean, floundering around 
waiting to be caught, so you can land 
high and dry. 

With the methods of securing adver- 
tisements I have nothing to say. Prob- 
ably there is room for improvement 
in the direction of soliciting ads, and 



a bad notice should act as a tonic; 
let it brace you up. It may be only 
one person's opinion. We cannot 
please everybody, but perhaps that bad 
notice contains a kernel of truth. Be 
wise and profit thereby and that one 
bad notice may get you two good 
notices and these two good notices 
may get you a split week; who knows? 

Advertise on your merits only; set 
aside a certain amount of your income 
for advertising purposes, charge it to 
profit and loss if you feel so inclined. 

Vaudeville is no longer harum, 
scarum. It is serious business and 
a hard taskmaster. New talent is 
sprouting everywhere. If you want 
to keep alive, let your brother and 
sister professionals know all about 
you; they are interested in you the 
same as you are Interested in them, 
unless you have too much money in 
the bank and don't rare what li-cmnes 
of you. 

If you wish to keep in the band- 
wagon obtain all Mi- publicity you 
can. Be a l»u iii'-s man or woman. 
Sometimes it !. ■'. i;»)od ;is tHlel't, but 
if you arc lonUm.- for ;:. f wo hun- 
dred per cent, ntum on y«iir adver- 
tising invst news. (i» n't advertise. 
Belter pu ; ' • •:• f . . * i n ■ \- in carpet-cov- 
ered ta'-l:. 



40 



VARIETY 



A TRIP TO ENGLAND 

BY VARDON, PERRY AND WILBER. 



A LOT OF "SOWERQUYS" 



Regarding our trip to England we 
have decided to give some of the plain 
facts regarding conditions as we ac- 
tually found them. 

When you have settled dates for 
England and have every certainty of 
fulfilling them, it is necessary to set 
about making arrangements for the 
ocean journey without any delay. In 
this it is more to your advantage 



money. THERE ARE NO BAGGAGE 
CHECKS IN THE BRITISH ISLES. 

Don't get excited in England; you 
are wasting time. 

Railroad fare is the same; about 
two cents a mile. By joining the 
Music Hall Artists' Railway Associa- 
tion all artists are allowed a three- 
quarter fare on all railroads. Can you 
imagine this in America? 




-•«•-»— BYERS and HERMANN. 

The "big time" vaudeville circuits have carried "THE CLOWNS DREAM" as a feature act 
for the past six years, ever since PARK BYERS and GEO. HERMANN formed their present 
partnership. 

They have changed the style of the act three times, always retaining one general formation, 
but introducing HERMANN'S contortions and BYERS' clowning as the main elements In the 
act 

Special scenery frames the turn suitable for any place on a vaudeville program, running 
from an opening in "one" to full stage. 

With the exception of a few weeks on the road with a show of their own, BYERS and HER- 
MANN have played exclusively the UNITED TIME and its affiliations, including the ORPHEUM 
CIRCUIT. 



(you will find) to secure with both 
hands and feet if possible your state- 
room on board ship and try and fix it 
near midship. Failing in this, get 
near "forard." 

Have some money changed before 
leaving or on the boat and study it 
well, as English coinage is very con- 
fusing to an American. Then when 
you think you know all about it buy 
something when you get over and 
see how little you do know. 

Probably your first stopping place 
is the most American town in Eng- 
land, Liverpool. You can hop right 
on to London from there without 
as much as changing your mind, for a 
train awaits the voyager alongside the 
landing stage. 

England is well off for railways and 
the trains travel on Sundays. There 
arc three classes, first, second and 
third. Nearly everybody travels third. 
The first class is mostly used by mil- 
lionaires and newly married couples. 
If you happen into a smoker, God help 
you, for you all know what a smell 
oozes from a good old juicy pipe, and 
the Englishman is an Invariable smok- 
er of the pipe. 

It is wise to look after your own 
baggage (luggage) as no one around 
is particularly anxious to do so for 
you unless they suspect you've got 




FRED DUPREZ, 

A young comedian who, through perseverance 
the stlcktoltlveoeHs, has placed himself amongst 
the leaders of present day monologlsts. 

Now playing the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT. 



Hotels as known In America are 
very scarce, bar London, Manchester 
and Liverpool. The majority of the 
(Continued on page 83.) 



If Jack-of-All-Trades and mas- 
ter of none meant anything in quali- 
fying for a stage career, then an as- 
pirant for histrionic glory out In San 
Francisco should be able to anchor 
high and dry in the profession. In 
a letter to the manager of the Ameri- 
can theatre there, the writer says 
he worked in a theatre when he was 
fifteen years old, but thought it best 
to become acquainted with other lines 
of work. He started out, and in his 
letter relates he was in turn a cow- 
boy, miner, carpenter, fisherman, 
laborer on a railroad, painter, paper- 
hanger, plumber and had worked in 
a candy store, a picture establishment, 
oq a chicken and dairy ranch, in a 
garden and had done "some other 
uork around the world." 

Continuing the writer says in bold 
English: "Now, I work in this city 
as a night watchman and fireman. 



it on a piece of wite paper. I play 

the drum with my finger. I will 

be a good idea if you nead a 

watchman you could give the job 

to me." ^ 

In conclusion he adds that he isn't 

looking for high wages and that he 

is not crazy about the girls. He says 

if the job is tendered him that he 

must have a month's notice, as he 

would like to "go to school and do 

some practice and get ready with his 

clothes." 

The man's record goes Kyrle Bel- 
lew one better. His encounter with 
the safe robber should land him 
in some museum if he never goes any 
higher in the business. 

An unsophisticated, stage-struck 
girl writes from one of the New Eng- 
land states (spelling and punctuation 
not guaranteed) asking as to the man- 




MURPHY and WILLARD and CO. 

Who are presenting "ADAM SOWERQUYS TROUBLES" In vaudeville. 
MR. MURPHY appears as "Adam"; MISS WILLARD as "Millie Lanude," and EDDY 
MARTYN is the "Co." 



I work for this company for over 
three years and have a first class ref- 
erence. I fight a pistol duel with a 
safe cracker the 17th of December, 
1908, at night. So you see I am ac- 
quainted with most anything. Now I 
will be glad to work in the show and 
learn my bread and butter with with- 
out work 14 hours avery night like 
I got to work now. 

"Nothing will scare me, I can 
act or perform any kind of per T 
formance. I can play the accor- 
deon. I speech English, Italian 
and some Spanish. I sing for 
Italian, too; I am a good bass. If 
I wanted to talk like a lady I 
put a lady dress on and you do 
not know the difference; every- 
body will think I am a lady. 

"Am a fun-producing clown. I 
can make a beautiful picture out 
of 7 or 8 pieces of rag by placing 



ner in which to proceed in procur- 
ing an engagement in vaudeville. 

The missive speaks for itself, as 
follows: 

"I can dance and am good one 
in play for I am engage often in 
frenche play in my home town in 
boy part so I can do that part all 
right if you can give me some ad- 
vise for engagement or if you can 
be good to give me some play for 
2 a boy and girl that make boy 
part. I wich you be kingly to 
answer to them for sence 4 years 
old I wen on the stage .... I will 
waite for answer for next Satur- 
day and tell me what II get to do 
I hope u you will give a good 
answer." 

The writer says she is 18 years old, 
has brown hair, a red and white com- 
plexion and blue eyes, and closes up 
(Continued on page 89.) 



VARIETY 



4i 



ODDS AND ENDS 



BY LEE HARRISON. 



Dick Bernard is known as "the ac- 
tor plunger." Dick will bet on any- 
thing from a prize fight to a rain 
storm. 



"Issy" Ward threatens to return to 
the stage. 



Frank Daniels has a Shetland pony 
ranch at Rye Beach. 



Mike Simon has a summer and win- 
ter home at Hammerstein's. 

Al H. Woods reads more plays than 
any other producing manager. 



Robert Edeson owns one of the 
largest farms on Long Island. 



May Irwin was the first actress to 
purchase one of the Thousand Islands. 



DeWolf Hopper is the biggest base- 
ball fan in the theatrical profession 



Raymond Hitchcock bought an in- 
terest in a cigar store on Broadway. 



Francis Wilson is conceded to be 
the richest comedian on the American 
stage. 



Eddie Foy has the largest family 
of any comedian. Eddie has eight 
children. 



Mark A. Luescher has the reputa- 
tion of being the best press agent in 
America. 



Max Rogers has returned to the 
stage again. He says this time he 
will stay. 



George Ade spends seven months 
out of every year on his farm at 
Brook, Ind. 



Robert Hilliard is reported the best 
single handed pinochle player in the 
profession. 



Johnny Stanley says all a star needs 
is a good play and a big audience 
every night. 



Maurice Levi says that some day he 
will promote a home for old and dis- 
abled musicians. 



Blanche Bates owns several orange 
groves in California, and has never 
eaten an orange. 



Joe Weber made the smallest pro- 
duction, "The Climax," with four peo- 
ple in the cast. 



George M. Cohan, like the late 
Clyde Fitch, claims that his biggest 
success is "girls." 



Sarah Bernhardt has played more 
farewell American tours than any 
other foreign actress. 



Victor Herbert besides being a great 
composer is also one of the best 'cello 
players in the country. 



Sam Harris had a race horse nam- 
ed after him once. Sam confided to 
me that once was enough. 



Lillian Russell is a firm believer in 
Christian Science. In the last ten 
years she has not missed a perform- 
ance through illness. 



Rose Stahl never plays a city that 
she does not altend a vaudeville per- 
formance during the week. 



Flora Parker 6ays that she will 
never again appear on a stage as long 
as her husband (Carter De Haven) is 
able to work. 



Andrew Mack is the biggest favor- 
ite in Australia of any American ac- 
tor who ever visited there. 



Adeline Genee's last year on the 
stage. The great dancer is happily 




MABEL CAREW 

SINGING COMEDIENNE. 
In Vaudeville. 
Wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 



Richard Carle says that his new 
musical show, "Jumping Jupiter," is 
no relation to Halley's Comet. 



married and will make her future 
home in London. 



Valeska Surutt has threatened sev- 
eral times to open a dress making 
establishment on Fifth avenue. 



Corse Payton makes a speech be- 
tween the acts of every performance 
lie plays. If the audience do not call 
for it, the ushers do. 



Louis Mann has the greatest and 
funniest collection of hats of any 
man in the theatrical profession. 



David Warfleld owns more flat- 
houses and is interested in more mov- 
ing picture theatres than any actor. 



Billy Gould, "the millionaire," de- 
nies emphatically that he is in any 
way related to George Gould "The 
Coster Singer." 



Lew Field* made the biggest musi- 
cal production of last year, "The Mid- 
night Sons," employing nearly 300 
people. 

John T. Kelly is the founder of 
Klmhurst, L. I. John has declined 
for five years steady to run for mayor 
of the town. 



Alice Lloyd has become a greater 
favorite over here socially and pro- 
fesionally than any other foreign vau- 
deville artist. 



Carter De Haven says he is going 
to name his new son, Al. But sup- 
pose it is a girl? "Then I shall name 
it Alice,* replied Carter. 



Sam Bernard says his posters read 
"He Came From Milwaukee." "Not 
so," says Sam. "I came from Birm- 
ingham, England." 



John Drew had one of those gen- 
erously good nickel cigars named aft- 
er him, but admits he has never smok- 
ed one. 



year. Miss Held remarked one day, 
"If I like it I will lay off for a cou- 
ple of years more." 



Harry Clay Barney gave the first 
professional matinee that had been 
given in Baltimore in 12 years. Oct. 
6 was the date. 

Nat Goodwin has a ranch near Los 
Angeles. During his vacation he 
rounds up cattle and cuts up all sorts 
of capers in real cowboy fashion. 



Marie Dressier once threatened to 
make England her home, but after "she 
produced a play and leased a theatre 
in London, changed her mind. 



Charles Bigclow told me every 
Christmas he receives no less than 
from ten to thirty combs and hair 
brushes. 



Ethel Barrymore has deserted so- 
ciety and spends all of her "out of 
the theatre spare time" with her 
daughter, who is a year and a half 
old. 



Mary Anderson, Maggie Mitchell 
;ind Lotta were the only three rich 
American actresses who retired from 
the stage in the height of their suc- 
cess. 



Jack and Nora Bayes-Norworth 

hive a brown stone four-story house 
on West End avenue, two automo- 
biles, a summer home at Atlantic City 
and an aeroplane. 



Barney Bernard has a record of 
reaching the theatre earlier and 
spends more time in his dressing 
room than any other American com- 
edian. 



Eva Tanguay has the reputation of 
never counting her money. The other 
day she went to her bank, looked 
into the vault, took a train for Phila- 
delphia and laughed at the mint. 



Kosher Item — On Oct. 6, at Ker- 
nan's Hotel, Baltimore, I saw Carter 
De Haven, Al H. Woods, Barney Ber- 
nard, Al Fields and Dave Lewis eat- 
ing Smithfleld Virginia ham. At an- 
other table sat Andy Rice and Al Her- 
ford fighting a bunch of pig's feet. 




Anna Held is resting in Paris for a 



GOKfx.s and KKYS, 

Colored K"'' "> r r ^ (.'tv.. r the Man;igemont of 
■; UK i ^\ CASKY HO. 



42 



VARIETY 



THE MAN WHO CAN COME BACK 



Ity FRED IRWIN. 



If there is one person in the world 
who can "come back" and not only 
produce the goods but coin money in 
the bargain, it is the show manager. 
If Dame Fortune does not smile on 
his first offering, and even the second 
may fall by the wayside, the third, if 
his perseverance remains unflagged, 
may be the biggest thing in years. The 
returns will keep the bankers work- 
ing overtime to give the money rest- 
ing room in their vaults. 

Again, if he does not find vaudeville 
or burlesque to his liking and the fates 
are against his venture in one or the 
other, he can switch to another field 
of amusement and the chances are 
that he can put over a winiftr. I have 
played the circus game, switched to 
the variety or vaudeville end, and fin- 
ally dipped into burlesque with re- 
sults. 

My career has been one full of 
travels and experiences. Perhaps it 
may astonish many of those unfamiliar 
with my early life to know that 1 was 
a performer and worked as an acrobat 
and gymnast for some years before 
breaking into the managerial and pro- 
ducing business. I am a native of 
Buffalo, and it was there in the early 
seventies that I became associated as 
an actor with Dan Shelby. I later 
appeared in various variety houses and 
during the following summer 1 joined 
Professor Hamilton's New York Circus 
at Orwell, O., working in the ring as 
a gymnast. 

In the winter 1 went south with 
Frank Stowe's steamboat circus, play- 
ing in different cities along the water 
ways. At Donaldsville, Va., I left 
Stowe and journeyed to New Orleans, 
where I appeared in a few variety 
halls and then landed in Cincinnati. 
Later I went to Laysville, where I join- 
ed the Dan Rice and William Stowe 
shows. This was a wagon outfit. Over- 
land we traveled up through Pennsyl- 
vania, Ohio, and on to New York state. 
Then we worked back through Penn- 
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Ark- 
ansas and on down through Alabama, 
then proceeding by rail to New Or- 
leans. From that city we started up 
the Mississippi to Natchez where the 
season closed. 

While the show was en route to 
Cairo, the steamboat carrying the 
horses and most of the people, caught 
fire. All the animals and some of the 
show people lost their lives. Stowe, 
his wife and family were among those 
who went down with the boat. For- 
tunately I wasn't aboard at the time. 
Dan Rice barely escaped with his life. 

At Cincinnati I joined the John Rob- 
inson show and went to California 
with it. Came back during 1883 and 
joined George Castle's Celebrities. My 
brother, Charles L. Irwin, who died 
four years ago, and I appeared twice 
on the program. Frank Charvat was 
manager and John Russel stage man- 
ager. Our bill then had the Smith 
Sisters, Russell Brothers (John and 
James), in white and black charac- 
ter changes; Madge Alston, clog dan- 
cer; Hawkins and Collins, comedians; 
Llllio Ellis, serio-comic; the Scamons 



(Charles O. and Gertie), musical 
sketch; Winstanley Brothers, dancers; 
j' nd my brother and myself. Our aft-, 
erpiece was entitled "Two Orphans or 
the Cripple in Indianapolis," in which 
the Russell brothers were featured. 

It was one of the first combina- 
tions of that character ever offered. 
I remained with the show until the 
( lose of the season when I rejoined 
the John Robinson shows and again 
went with it on its California trip. In 
San Francisco I parted company with 
the "white tops" and stayed in 'Frisco 
all that winter. 

My next engagement was with Den- 
by's Trans-Continental wagon show, 
which hit the rocks at Portland, Ore. 
I lett the show shortly before It went 
to pieces. I then joined W. W. Cole's 
circus in San Francisco and came back 
east with it. I later became a mem- 
ber of Austin's Australian Novelty 



to burlesque. It was no secret then 
that variety didn't pay. 

Suffice to say that I "came back" 
and more than "cleaned up" finan- 
cially on my burlesque venture. It 
was the first season that the five Bar- 
rison Sisters were creating a sensation 
in New York. With my burlesque 
show later, I put two in the field and 
kept then\ there to big profit; 1 went 
right back over the same route on 
which my variety organization had 
failed to net and the receipts were as- 
tonishingly large. 

My first burlesque show comprised 
five acts. There were no chorus men 
those days, but we carried twelve 
chorus girls. An afterpiece was pro- 
duced in which Al. Shean was my 
principal comedian. He played Ger- 
man roles and played them well. The 
ncjfes were furnished by the Manhat- 
tan Four, consisting of Messrs. Shean, 
Williams, Mack and Curtis (Sam Cur- 
tis is now in vaudeville with his own 
act), Howard and Emerson, Tom and 
Jessie Leo, Billy Macart and Dane and 
Horn. The principal feminine roles 




LLKN A* CORKL.L.I E<* 




The Talking Comedy Acrobatic Act— In One 



MULLEN and CORELLI. 

The cartoonist has caught a good idea of GEO. MULLEN and ED. CORELLI in their 
make-up for the comedy acrobatic act which they present in "one." 

Only a few acrobats can lay claim to being talking comedians as well, and this distinction 
falls worthily to MR. MULLEN. He has an original method in all he does, and his "patter" 
is framed up along witty lines, provoking laughter by new methods of delivery and style. 

The acrobatic features of the specialtv are presented with dash and neatness, including 
a round of "stunts," difficult and original, and with a show of expertness few in their line 
equal. 



Company, and we toured the variety 
halls. 

A memorable engagement then fol- 
lowed with a circus owned and per- 
sonally managed by Charlie W. Davis. 
We traveled by rail to New Orleans. 
I was in another part of the city when 
word was brought to me that Davis 
had shot his wife. I went to his hotel 
room where I found both Davis and 
his wife lying cold in death. Davis 
had shot her straight through the 
heart and had then blown out his 
brains. That ended the show. 

A trip to Pensacola, Fla., resulted 
in my joining the Forepaugh & Sam- 
uels' circus, and I remained with that 
show ten months. A new era dawned 
for me as 1 became general manager 
of the show. When the circus start- 
ed south I quit it at Columbus, O., 
as I did not care for the trip. 

1 returned to Buffalo and organized 
my own show, calling it Irwin Bros.' 
Big Show. That same winter, Irwin 
Bros. 's Big Specialty Company also 
sprang into existence. We kept that 
show going until 1893 when I shifted 



were looked after by Madeline Mar- 
shall, Kitty Gordon, Ida Howard, Jos- 
sie Chatman and Lillian Dane. 

It was my good fortune to place 
some of the best known entertainers 
of today before the public. While 
the list is large I will only mention 
a few in passing. Kolb and Dill (now 
separated) were "discovered" in 
Cleveland. George Sydney was an- 
other. Lottie Gilson was also in my 
fold. In the early days she received 
$30 a week. After a season in my 
employ her salary went skieing to 
$125. In those days such a salary 
«\s Miss Gilson received was considered 
unusually high for a single artist. 

I continued in burlesque and this 
season there are two of my shows on 
the Eastern Burlesque Whcl. I^nst 
season I had three. Next season I 
may not have any, for I think I know 
where there is a whole lot of gold 
beneath the ground. I am going to 
try to dig it up, commencing with 
next summer. If I do. I will have 
"come back" in another way. If I 
don't, I will "come back" anyway. 



THE LEADER. 
By William GoUld. 

How often have you left the stage 
and blamed the leader for your fail- 
ure? It happens every week. He 
took the tempo too slow or too fast; 
he played one chorus instead of two; 
he didn't pick up your cue quickly 
enough. 

1 have heard the poor leader called 
everything from a bonehead to a jack- 
ass — and why? Simply because he 
forgot something. Then, again, per- 
haps he didn't forget. It was the 
audience that forgot — to laugh or ap- 
plaud. At any rate, blame it onto 
the leader. 

Did you ever consider what a leader 
has to do at a Monday performance? 
Do you think you could remember 
everything asked of a leader on a 
Monday morning? If you think you 
can, come around and bet me. 

Stop and dissect the situation. 
There are eight or nine acts on the 
bill. The leader must remember every 
cue and tempo, and he must mem- 
orize all the show in a two-hour re- 
hearsal. Could you do it? 

There is but one thing you can hold 
a leader accountable for. That is 
bad playing and discords. 

1 never pass comment on a leader 
on "Mondays." If he gets through 
my specialty without a mistake 1 
know that leader has a great mem- 
ory. 

Great musicians don't make good 
leaders for me. Give me the leader 
with a good retentive memory. 



AX OKLAHOMA HOLD-UP. 

Although the palmy days when the 
James boys and the Younger brothers 
robbed stage coaches, banks and rail- 
way trains, and incidentally indulged 
in a lot of gunplay on the side, have 
become nothing more than a memory 
in the west, there are some show peo- 
ple who think that there is an un- 
necessary process of separating travel- 
ers and their money in the state of 
Oklahoma now in vogue. Gus Ed- 
wards' "School Boys and Girls" and 
Billy and Marie Hart went through 
an unusual experience while riding 
from Dallas, Tex., to Duluth, Minn., 
some time ago. Albert Frank, Frank 
Alvin, the Gordon brothers and Billy 
Hart engaged in a friendly game of 
cards in the smoker when two rural 
minions of the law stopped the game 
on the grounds that the state law of 
Oklahoma was being violated. 

The deputy sheriff said a justice of 
the peace was on the train and that 
by paying fines the players could pro- 
ceed to Minnesota without delay. After 
much talking pro and con, the boys 
were fined five dollars and costs. 

While Hart excused himself to .visit 
another part of the train there was 
a stop along the line and the upshot 
was that Chester Robinson, who had 
charge, shelled out $4 8 for the four 
boys. A receipt was given them sign- 
ed by J. B. Smith, sheriff, and Ed. 
Jones, justice of the peace. 

Mr. Hart escaped paying a fine and 
costs of $12, but says the next time 
he goes through Oklahoma and wants 
to play cards he is going to pass 
through that state in an airship. 



VARIETY 



43 



RALPH JOHNSTONE, FLIER 



WHAT REAL CRITICISM IS 



Just at the time when he was in 
the vanguard of the small army that 
has chosen the conquering of the at- 
mospheric void as their profession, 
Ralph Johnstone met his death. 

He just reached that milestone in 



"Give my regards to vaudeville, 
won't you; the boys, the girls, the 
managers and the agents? Tell them 
all that some day I hope they will 
come over and take a fly with me." 

The following is but a brief resume 



II Y CEO. M. 

(Of the Philadel 
(Correspondent of V.\m 



Yoixc;. 

phia Ledger.) 

kti at Philadelphia.) 



Much has been said and written 
about criticism, its effect on the ar- 
tist, its influence on the manager and 





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FLYING TOGETHER. 

RALPH JOHNSTONK and (JUA II AM B-WMITK at a height of 1,.>oO fort. Mil. (illAIIAMB- 
YVMITK in iho car broadside on; MK. .IOHNSTONK In car beyond, which appears slightly tipped. 



RALPH JOHNSTONE 

Seated In his fly tiiK machine ( Wright » |»re 
paring i > Marl. 



life where all of the good things of 
the world lay before him. He had 
gone west after having ('tilled records 
from the air at Polmont Park, and 
had the world doing homage at his 
feet, when he met his untimely end. 



of his life as it was known to vaude- 
villians in the nature of an apprecia- 
tion, and a word or two by himself 
regarding his flying feats. The de- 
ceased gave the story for Vahikt.'s 
Anniversary, shortly before meeting 
his fatal fall at Denver: 

In the foremost rank of all drivers 
of aerial boats stood Ralph John- 
stone, a graduate from the stage 
through vaudeville. Patrons of the 
variety houses and vaudevillians re- 
call that within the past three years 
Ralph Johnstone, who had even before 
been called a dare devil bicycle rider, 




* 



AT 2,. r )0 FEET. 



its value to all concerned. A critic 
has been defined in many ways. Not 
always have the definitions been right 
or wrong. Criticism in the sjiow busi- 
ness has lasted many years and will 
last just as long as there is a show 
or vaudeville act to criticize or a paper 
to print it. It will, in fact, grow. It 
has grown steadily, almost as fast as 
the show business has grown. This is 
particularly so regarding vaudeville, 
lor there is more 1 space given to the 
reviews of vaudeville shows today than 
ever before, because vaudeville is 
steadily advancing and demanding in- 
creased attention from newspapers, 
magazines, periodicals and from writ- 
ers of special articles which are ped- 
aled about at so much per column. 

There is just as much use for criti- 
cism in vaudeville as there is in the 
dramatic, comedy, musical comedy or 
grand opera field. The only differ- 
ence is that until vaudeville took such 
a firm hold on the present day theatre 
goer and proved its entertaining quali- 
ties, it was never thought necessary 
to waste the time of a writer in cover- 
ing a vaudeville or a burlesque show. 

In fact, in the present day, with 
the vaudeville field grown to wonder- 
ful proportions, magnificent theatres 
given over to this entertainment and 
the great amount of money expended 
in putting together bills which attract 
thousands of every (Mass of patronge to 
the vaudeville houses, there is less 
space devoted to vaudeville by the 
daily press than to the worthless, mer- 
it less, trashy productions forced upon 
the searcher alter a few hours of en- 
joyment. 

A comparatively few of the • great 
number of first class newspapers 
throughout the country devote a spe- 
( Continued on page !'!>.) 



JUST OFF THE GROUND. 



His death proves that Johnstone 
was something of a fatalist, for it was 
but a few short weeks previously he 
had told a representative of Vaimktv. 
that when he would meet his end it 
would be just in the fashion in which 
il later occurred. 

Johnstone said he lelt safer at .>.immi 
feet than he did at .~>ou, that it was 
his greatest delight to cut off the en- 
gine when high up and glide to earth 
in "spirals." It was while accom- 
plishing this feat that he came to his 
death. The engine evidently had been 
cut off and when one wing of the 
plane collapsed there w;is no resisting 
power which an engine in action might 
have given. 

It was also on this occasion that he 
sent the 1 following message to his old 
intimates in the world of vaudeville: 





AT 1,000 FEET. 

1 rouulit himself forward in a new ■•>- 

cle specialty that raised the hair of 

lhos(> "in front" who understood the 

( Continued on page 1 nr>. ) 



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44 



VARIETY 



"MERRY MAKING MEN" 



BY JEAN BEDINI. 



IN THE FIGHTING GAME 



BY HARRY FERN. 



The season has closed, we're back 
on dear old Broadway again with all 
our friends and acquaintances. Mer- 
ry old Broadway, with its glitter, its 
ceaseless throng of humanity from 
every corner of the globe, and its 
never ending noises. 

A great many of my brother and 
sister professionals seek the quiet of 
the country for the heated term, but 
I am content with dear old Manhat- 
tan, where it gives me great pleasure 
to mingle with the "boys" at the the- 
atrical rendezvous. 

r 

Did you ever spend an evening with 
the "Merry Making Men?" I mean 
jolly good fellows like James Morton, 



of Hammerstein's talking to a friend 
when I spied Johnny Stanley making 
a bee line for Martin Beck, who 
was chatting with Willie Hammer- 
stein on the curb. I could see by 
the expression on Stanley's face that 
something funny was going to happen 
so I strolled over and listened. Stan- 
ley extended his hand and said, "Good 
evening, Mr. Beck." Beck grasped 
Johnny's hand with a smile, inquir- 
lng about Johnny's health, etc. Stan- 
ley dug into his pocket and drew forth 
a green cigar coupon. When Beck 
saw the coupon he asked Stanley if 
he was saving them. Stanley said: 
"Why, are you?" "Yes," replied 




(Eddie Emerson) 



EMERSON and BALDWIN. 



(Jerry Baldwin) 



After playing three years without a break In England and on the continent, EMERSON and 
BALDWIN are now playing the UNITED TIME at home. 

They return to England to open April 3, and are booked solid until November 11, 1011, 
then sailing to play twenty weeks for HARRY RICARD8 in AUSTRALIA. 



Junie McCree, Johnny Stanley, Frank 

«. 

North, Harry Fox, Bert Leslie and a - 

ft 
host of other stage celebrities? Well, 

if you've had a bad season or a se- 
vere attack of Indigestion, "presto 
change," it will vanish as you come 
in contact with any of them. I can re- 
member many delightful incidents at 
the old Metropole, long since passed 
away, especially after the show at 
night. On more than one occasion I 
laughed 'till my sides ached at the 
many funny sayings and clown antics 
of the "Merry Making Men" who are 
responsible for some of the most witty 
sayings that have become famous the 
world over. 

One evening I was standing in front 



Beck. "I need twenty more." "What 
are you saving them for?" ejaculat- 
ed Stanley. "I want to get a friend 
of mine a safety razor," said Beck. 
"Well," said Stanley, "I'll give you 
two hundred. Get me the Orpheum 
Circuit." 

One evening Jim Thornton stood at 
Broadway and 4?d street when a shab- 
bily dressed man approached him, 
asking for a dime to get a drink. 
He told Jim he was married, and it 
was impossible to get along with his 
wife, who, he said, was a very hot 
tempered woman. "Why," said the 
unfortunate one, "Only this morning 
she hit me with a chair." "My boy," 
said Jim, "I pity you. Here is a dol- 
lar. It will take all of that for 'Dutch 
courage' to meet a wife like yours." 



I was born in Norwich County, Eng- 
land, and came to America with my 
parents when one year old. My early 
athletic training commenced when I 
joined the Alliance Athletic Club, 
which has the distinction of produc- 
ing more well known athletes than 
any five A. C.'s combined. 

It was Abe Attell (now champion 




HARRY FERN 



featherweight of the world) who gave 
me my first start in the ring game 
and 1 pride myself on my preliminary 
tuition under Attel. He is consider- 
ed one of the cleverest and gamest 
fighters who ever donned a glove. 

Under Abe's tutelage I started to 
learn the fighting game from the very 
ground. As the most difficult part is 
training, one must be in proper con- 
dition. 

Making weight is essential in cham- 
pionship battles. A systematical course 
of training enables you to reduce all 
superfluous flesh. Ofttimes to meet 
weight requirements a pugilist be- 
comes weak and is unable to do him- 
self justice in the ring. It has been 
known in several cases where a man 
reduces to the extent that heart re- 
action results, there is a general wast- 
ing of the tissues, the system becomes 
susceptible to diseases which ravage 
the vital organs and result in death. 
Consumption has ended numerous 
fighters' careers. Joe Gans, the col- 
ored champion, was the best known 
pugi.ist to succumb to it. 

In some of my battles which re- 
quired me to make weight I was do- 
ing myself harm so I found it best to 
make matches at catch-weight. For 
instance, I once made a match at 
130 pounds ringside, when at the time 
I could only reduce to 133. It hur* 
me so badly that after the contest I 
was laid up for three weeks, although 
I won the fight by a knockout. 



My professional debut was made 
through Al Lippe, my first manager, 
at Billy Elmore's Club on West 4 2d 
street, New York. I felt good when 
I put Todo Moran, "The Pride of 
Brooklyn," away in the first round. 
I had just passed my fourteenth birth- 
day. 

I am now twenty-two years old and 
have fought over 100 battles. I suf- 
fered defeat at the hands of Young 
Corbett in New Orleans two years ago 
when I was floored for the first time 
in my life. It is very peculiar that 
the fight fan enjoys seeing a man get- 
ting a bad beating, knowing that the 
under dog's only salvation lies in his 
delivering a knock-out when every- 
thing has gone against him. 

Sometimes when a fighter is win- 
ning all the way he becomes careless 
and loses the battle through confi- 
dence. In England when I was there 
two summers ago, it was necessary 
for an American to win by clearly 
knocking out his opponent. 

While in England I fought several 
battles, winning all, including a fight 
with Johnny Sommers. He was then 
the champion lightweight of England. 

After returning to America I de- 
cided to abandon fighting, and become 
interested in some commercial line. 
But the call of the ring proved too 
strong. I returned to the roped arena. 

A fighter always hopes to become 
the "best in the business." I aspire 
some day to be hailed as the top- 
notcher of the light-weight battlers. 




VERONICA 

London 



Empire, 
weeks. 



and HURLrFALLS. 
(England) Dec. 12, six 



Booked by MR. GEO. FOSTER. 

Now playing the Palace Theatre, Blackpool. 

ALF T. WILTON will continue placing the 
act for American time. 



VARIETY 



45 



BURLESQUE IN THE MAKING 



BY DAN DODY. 



"Girls" are the answer to the bur- 
lesque show of to-day. There is not 
the slightest doubt In the minds of 
any one connected with burlesque that 
pretty girls who can work and wear 
costumes well are the essential factor 
in the success of the show. 

Of course, there is the book, the 




MATT KENNEDY. 

Present principal comedian with "THE 
TIGER LILIES. 

Better known as "THE MAN WITH THE 
TRAINED FINGER." 

MR. KENNEDY has been one of the com- 
Iques with the WESTERN WHEEL for the 
past six seasons. 

JOE GIVES taught him how to skate. 



music, the principals and the scenery, 
but without a chorus to fill in the pic- 
ture, where would the show be? 
During the past season I have pro- 



duced twelve burlesque shows that 
are playing at present. In whipping 
them into shape I have followed one 
set of rules. That they have worked 
out successfully is proven by the suc- 
cess that the shows have met with. 

There is one great trouble in the 
picking of a chorus for a burlesque 
production. That is caused principally 
by the manager of the attraction. He 
will call about forty or perhaps fifty 
girls to the hall on the first morning 
of rehearsals. From these he will se- 
lect sixteen who look pretty as to face 
and form, without any regard as to 
their ability. Remember, by this I do 
not mean girls of experience, for I 
really believe that girls who have had 
no actual stage experience but who 
have a sense of tempo and time are 
the best material for the producer to 
shape. Ability to sing is absolutely 
necessary, for there is nothing so de- 
plorable as a chorus that cannot sing. 

If the manager would permit his 
producer to take things in hand from 
the very beginning and permit him to 
be absolute, better, brighter and big- 
ger appearing would be half of the 
burlesque shows now traveling. 

Another bad feature is that mana- 
gers will order costumes a season in 
advance. They have this material on 
hand when the rehearsals start and 
say to the producer, "Here is what 
you have to use, the musical numbers 
are so and so and you have got to 
make them fit." 

This is all wrong. If the manager 
would bring his author, composer, 




NOBLE and BROOKS 

BILLY NOBLE (known as "THE* "DIXEY HOY") and JEANNE ITROOKS ("THE GIRL 
WITH THE SMILE") have been playing WESTERN VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION time all thin 
season and are booked up, In that territory, until the last of May. MISS BROOKS wears some 
of the most beautiful gowns In vaudeville. Her wardrobe Is a feature of the act, always 
referred to by the newspapers wherever they play. She Is a decidedly handsome woman, of 
superb figure and has natural grace and charm which bring her Into Immediate favor. 

BILLY NOBLE Is a classy chap, always well dressed and possessed of an ability to secure 
the bast possible values out of his songs • and as a factor in their act be makes himself prom- 
inent through his personality and method. 

Both of these clever artists were seen in vaudeville as single acts before they Joined In 
their present offering of song and talk. 



comedian and producer together six 
or eight weeks before the show Is to 
open and hold a council of war, the 
result in most cases would be vastly 
different. Generally the comedian 
writes the book. If there is to be no 
exclusive music in the production, he 
and the manager and producer can 
lay out the show in such manner as 
to make a production with three 
weeks of rehearsals one that will be 
as near perfect as any for the opening 
performance and the musical numbers 
will look like something. 

Some managers make the mistake of 
letting girls who have been with the 
attraction for several seasons produce 
the dances. This naturally causes ill- 
feeling among the other girls. They 
work in a disinterested man;ier in 
most cases and there is no uniformity 
in their efforts. 

Uniformity is the keynote of a suc- 
cessful burlesque chorus. No longer 
will the public tolerate a chorus of 
girls who appear on the stage in a 
dozen or more styles of headdress, some 



are those that would in time be noth- 
ing more or less than trouble makers 
had they remained. The management 
is lucky to lose them. 

After the first morning it is a con- 
stant grind for at least three weeks. 
No show should be permitted to take 
to the road without that period of 
preparation. 

During this entire time the pro- 
ducer should be absolute in the con- 
trol of the production. The manager 
should by all means be present at re- 
hearsals. After the company is dis- 
missed he, the producer and those 
who are most interested should hold 
a conclave and exchange ideas. 

The dress rehearsal is always the 
final tryout that brings to light many 
little things not seen before. I should 
suggest that this function be held three 
days before the opening to give ample 
time for the changes. This will also 
bring out the manner in which the 
girls' make-up, and here Is another 
detail in which uniformity is required. 
It doesn't do to have one girl with her 




IDA CRISPI 

With IRWIN'S "BIO SHOW" until January. 
Watch me In Chicago after that. 



with jewelry and some without, and 
then proceed to go through a series of 
terpsichorean gyrations in a listless 
manner, one girl raising her right foot 
and the next in line her left. 

My method of elimination the first 
morning of rehearsal is by putting the 
girls through a few simple dancing 
steps. If they can do them in a fairly 
presentable manner they remain until 
the next test is passed. That Is, sing- 
ing. Then those who remain are 
judged as to their size, height and 
general appearance. Always pick out 
the chorus in sets of eights, eight med- 
iums and eight for show purposes. 

Then comes the selection of the 
front line. It is no more than natural 
on the part of all the girls to want to 
be in that position. A show lotas 
girls because they can't all be in front. 
Those who usually quit for this reason 



eyes beaded and the others not. I 
think that the chorus should be made 
to follow a set style in making-up. 
Have all dress their hair the same. If 
ribbons must be worn then let all 
wear them or dress the hair plain. 
None of the girls should he permitted 
to wear large lockets about their 
necks, or jet earrings or l>o allowed to 
have on anything ornamental that 
will cause any particular girl fo stand 
out above the others. 

As I said before 'he girls and the 
musical numbers make or break the 
show, but still it is remarkable how 
many managers \> ' <> will invest ten or 
twelvo t li'Misa M'l e-iiijir-., j?i a produc- 
tion in rost»i":i ■,:■ I s<-. nery and then 
risk the |<> - : se'-'-ral hundred dol- 
lars on '■•.•:> . ' i "f the season by 
not eng; ■:!•!■, a < -itu i»e? e nt producer 
be fere -i" ''p'-ninic of the season. 



•tf 



VARIETY 



TRIALS OF A SONG-WRITER 



BY BILLY DILLON. 



It bikes good goods to get good money; 
It takes good goods to get good money; 
Without good money and without good goods, 
What tlie dickens* good is any man's goods? 



Many people imagine there is a for- 
tune In writing songs. If there is, I 
have never found one, nor have I ever 
met any other fellow who achieved 
untold wealth in that manner. True, 
there is a living in it — but that is 
about all, for no matter how great 
the writer is, his ideas are sure to 
exhaust in time and he is then com- 
pelled to do something else or pass 
the hat. 

There are a few successful fellows 
today, but they are exceptions to the 
general rule.. 

Song-writing is all right if you can 
get the ideas and sufficient material 
to fit your ideas. This is especially 
true in comic song writing. 

How often is it a writer strikes 
what he thinks is a great number. And 
on such occasions no one is exempt 
from the "fever." He will rave about 
it; sing it to almost everyone he meets, 
buttonholing his best friends and ask- 
ing after he has run over the words, 
"Now, what do you think of that?" 
He is so wrapped up in the idea he 
cannot eat, sleep or even become in- 
terested in conversation, because of 
the song bee buzzing in his bonnet. 

Finally he, or someone else, sings 
it professionally. The audience doesn't 
like it. The answer is all his efforts 
have been wasted, possibly because 
the song did not have the material 
to make the idea strong enough, pos- 
sibly because it was not put together 
right, or it might have been that the 
singer was at fault. More often though 
it is the song. Get THE song, a real 
one, and you will never fall. But 
in case you should, then, of course, it 
must have been the fault of the audi- 
ence. 

Song-writing is fascinating work; 
very hard to drop once you have taken 
it up. I am extremely fond of it. If 
good ideas were to be purchased as 
one could buy the necessities of life 
I think I should always be willing to 
write. 

Last year Harry Von Tilzer and my- 
self wrote six numbers. From the 
present indications it would seem as 
though they were all to be among the 
best sellers. Three went to the front 
last season and showed excellent re- 
sults; the others are coming to the 
fore rapidly. 

We might have written a hundred 
numbers at another time -and have 
one of the lot find favor, or it might 
have been the case that I had another 
partner and Von Tilzer was writing 
music for someone else. The result 
might have been that all six of the 
songs now proving "hits" might have 
gone into the discard long ago. 

Two heads are better than one, 
words and melody must be wedded. 
Harry Von Tilzer and myself seem to 
hit it off well. Our ideas harmonize. 
Each will fall into line quickly with 
what the other proposes. If there is 



a fault, either he or I will suggest 
corrections. With this feeling we man- 
age to make a success of numbers that 
might otherwise fall down. 

Comic songs are hard to find; very 
hard. I average at least two songs a 
week, and yet only find three or four 
a season coming anywhere near a 
"hit." If I could have songs written 
to fit me, I would never take time to 
write them myself. But no one seems 
able to supply me with what I need. 
I have tried numbers by others time 
and time again, but have yet to find a 
song from an outside source that I 



could put over in the proper manner. 
Consequently, I am compelled to sit 
up a few nights each week in order 
to furnish material that I may hold 
my act together and earn a salary. 

An artist may be clever and rec- 
ognized the world over as a person 
with wonderful ability and magnetism, 
but there opinion will rest. Material, 
good material, is necessary and even 
though you have but one good num- 
ber in your repertoire, that may at 
times prove the life-saver of your 
turn. The title of the song will lin- 
ger In their minds for days and days; 
they will hum the melody over time 
and time again. 

One song was the making of Vesta 
Victoria. In her case it was "Waiting 
At the Church," in the case of Eva 
Tanquay it was "I Don't Care," and 
with Harry Lauder "I Love A Lassie," 
did much to endear him to the minds 
and hearts of the vaudeville patrons 



on this side of the Atlantic. Look 
back and you can name one song in 
almost every singer's life. 

How many artists attain success 
through one number or one little thing 
in their act, and why is it that even 
though they may produce numerous 
ideas in after years that are just as 
good, if not better, the public will al- 
ways hark back to the original and 
eay. that was the best he ever did? 
Why? Because the first impression 
counted. . It wjis the sight of a new 
face, a new personality and new ma- 
terial all blended together that placed 
the artist so high in the minds of the 
people. His future efforts must be 
little short of wonderful if he would 
hold the place created. 

There are many things to be said 
about songs and their composition, but 
it would take a book with many pages 
to tell all. Some of the above points 
may seem incredible to the layman, 
but they have been proven true. 




AUGUSTA GLOSE AS SEEN BY ChAS BELL OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER 



BOOKED aH a HEADLINER over the Orpheum Circuit by PAT CASEY 

JENIE JACOBS, Personal Representative 

"Her charm as a comedienne accounts In no small measure for the big advance nale of seats."— New Orleans "Times-Democrat. 



"An artist to her finger tips and a student." 

Seattle "Times." 

"Her children's songs scored heavily and de- 
served It, for they are a real bit of art, dainty 
and delightful." San Francisco "Sun." 

"Appears In a series of take-offe that aroused 
storms of approval." 

Portland "Dally Journal." 



"The gem of the bill." 

New Orleans "States." 
"The audience liked her Immensely." 

Memphis "Commercial -Appeal." 

"Brought rounds of applause." 

Portland "Oregonlan." 

"No audience has ever been 'able to resist 
her charm." New Orleans "Picayune." 



"Miss Close does not imitate, she act*, and 
with Intelligence and adequate equipment." 
San Francisco "Argonaut." 
"Miss Ulose's repertoire shows a wonderful 
versatility. . . . Leaves the audience unsatis- 
fied after repeated encores." 

San Francisco "Bulletin." 
"Original and full of artistic merit." 

Portland "Evening Telegram." 



VARIETY 



47 



A LONDON DEBUT 



THIS BURLESQUE SEASON 



There is an outsider's idea of the 
humor that may be found with almost 
every American act opening abroad. 

For the act there is nothing humor- 
ous in the situation, when forced to 
face it, but at some time — either be- 
fore or after — even it will admit there 
was some circumstance in the proceed- 
ings that brought a laugh. For an- 
other, I shall recite a few incidents 
occurring while I was in charge of 
(Variety's London office. The office has 
always been the rendezvouz of the 
American artists, and second only in 
popularity to "Willie's Dutch Club." 

Perhaps the funniest incident came 
in the case of a single male entertainer 
who reached London more on a visit 
than with any purpose of appearing. 
After watching several shows in town 



told until after the wine had flow a 
freely, with the rest of the house, I 
gasped in astonishment. The man- 
ager rushed behind and after a heated 
talk, the monolog man was through. 
The next day he said he couldn't see 
where "his stuff" was any worse than 
the English men "pulled." I believe 
he was sincere, too. 

Another instance happened at an 
outside hall. It plays about sixteen 
acts weekly, and the time for each 
is limited. That week the bill was 
over long. The American had to suf- 
fer. Not being able to throw acts 
out off-hand, as they do here, the 
house was forced to play all turns. 
The act opened well, but immediately 
following the opening, the stage erew 
began to build house and tear up the 




T. ROY BARNES and BESSIE CRAWFORD 
Presenting "TUB FAKIR AND THE LADY." an amusing fifteen-minute specially built 
nolely on personality and magnetism. , ../-»„• l- 

TOM HAHNBS. as "THK FAKIR." has established a world-wide reputation as a gun k- 
stuff" eomedian and MISS CRAWFORD is an excellent foil for Harms 1 comedy, while tier ap- 
pearance and pretty frocks add a dressiness to the specialty ; also her pleasant soprano voice 

aidH in the working. , ™,..^,i i/iv-n-iv i. » 

UARXES and CRAWFORD, after a two weeks" engagement at the T \OLl. I,(>.\ i>' ».V lasi 

summer, were offered two years of bookings on the other side, but could nnt accept, owing to 

American engagements ... v ,,»,,r,. 

Their act is booked solid by MAX HART. 



it looked pretty soft to the American 
monolog man. He decided to have \ 
try. Everyone, as usual, passed oui 
advice (the cheapest thing in show 
business as well as In every other walk 
of life), but the comedian had made 
up his mind that what the English 
audiences wanted was "hot stuff." In 
a measure they do, but they want it 
in their own way and will accept from 
their own established favorites what 
a stranger should not dare to presume. 
A week was arranged at one of the 
West End halls. I was there when the 
monologist appeared. When he had 
mentioned hot stuff to me. I thought 
a little spice wouldn't harm, but when 
this comedian came out and handed 
a lot of Jokes that wouldn't be 



stage back of the olio drop. The act 
continued doggedly on its way, and fin- 
ished. It wasn't nice of the manage- 
ment, but it was tunny to see the men 
talking and gesticulating without be- 
ing able to hear a word. 

One that had its hard side, was 
still funny in a way. A sketch team 
came into London confident and full 
of praise for the manager they were to 
open for. The change of expression 
after the act had opened and had been 
placed so early on the bill it was an 
utter impossibility to make good was 
laughable in comparison. The act was 
justified, though. 

There are many bright sides to for- 
eign openings in I^ondon, besides the 
(Continued on page luH.) 



Burlesque for the present season 
has been viewed by the variety show- 
men from two angles. It is divided 
into two sections, "burlesque," and 
"extravaganza." 

The puzzle seems to be which does 
the burlesque public want. For the 
past three or four seasons the agita- 
tion of burlesque writers has been to- 
ward a "clean" show. "Unclean" 
shows were roasted in criticisms. Two 
or three shows which were clean, and 




JUGGLING NELSON. 

. Original Comedy Novelty. 
1'layiiiK Sl'LLIVAN-CONSlDINK CIRCUIT. 
Direction. NORMAN JEFFKRIKS. Philadelphia. 



also good shows, went through a sea- 
son, finishing money makers. 

When the managers reached the 
conclusion that "clean shows" were 
the thing — not for the good of bur- 
lesque as much as because they 
thought there would be more money 
in it— the "(lean" show arrived. With 
it came a "production." 

All this may be the more largely 
noted on the Eastern Burlesque Wheel. 
When the "production" was being pre- 
pared, the manager evidently had his 
time too much occupied with costumes 
and scenery to think of the "show." 
The result is that the attractions on 
the Eastern Burlesque Wheel are over- 
produced. Nearly all of the "pre- 
tentious" shows are just "production." 
The expense entailed in that prevente 1 
the managers from equipping the per- 
formance with a capable cast. The ex- 
pense clipping commenced and ended 
with the principals. Many of the man- 
agers followed a theory that if the 
production" were there, with plenty 
of "girls." they had a "show." Sev- 
eral troupes have large choruses. In 
almost every instance under observa- 
tion this season, where the "produc- 
tion" thing has been attempted, the 
performance is out of balance. Nine 
times out of ten it is a helter-skelter 
arrangement. 

The burlesque manager seems to be 
digging to find out what he should 
give. On the Eastern Wheel the experi- 
ment is not expensive apparently, for 
tie- hethr grade of show in general 
has resulted in a steady attendance, 
whieh has swollen the receipts for the 
house, though the manager's usual 
profit may have been decreased. 

While the Western Burlesque Wheel 
lias feigned an effort to improve, it all 
^immered down to the Western man- 



agers trying to put over an average 
good show at a moderate cost. There 
are five exceptions to this on the 
Wheel. Of the five, it was reported 
early in the season, three had to trim 
down to a grade comparing with other 
shows ahead, in order to be In the 
same class, one which would draw 
money on that wheel. 

For burlesque most of the Western 
Wheel shows would be the very goods 
wanted did the managers on that cir- 
cuit appreciate what could be done 
with an even performance. The mad 
desire in the Western Wheel seems 
to he to get the money. This desire 
is reported to have been created for 
the present season by a very poor and 
"dirty" Western show last season go- 
ing through as the banner money 
maker. It was a cheap organization, 
and returned a big profit. 

The Western Wheel has filled its 
houses full of "special events." Box- 
ers, wrestlers and athletes have been 
pushed to the rear by freak attrac- 
tions, if "amateurs." "chorus girls* 
contests," "pie eating" and other 
freaky things are attractive. 

All this has tended to reduce the 
standing of the burlesque houses where 
these things are presented, but still, 
on the Western Wheel is the real test 
occurring whether the public wants 
"burlesque" or "extravaganza." 

Up to date the indications are that 
burlesque goers of the dyed-in-the- 
wool type prefer real burlesque, when 
it is cleanly presented by a good com- 
pany. 




LUCY TOXGE. 

The Little (Jlrl with the LaiKr Voice. 

riiiyinv: srMJVAN-roNSiMM-; riiccrrr. 

Direction. NORMAN .IKFFKRI KS. 1'hiladi-lphia. 



This seems to appeal tin- ^;iine to 
the casual visitor, who drops m en a 
Inirlesque perform ■ n< • <\i" '!im just 
that style of show !' h> ^' • s the 'ad- 
vanced" article. !.. » - . • i ; • ■ I » ; i * • - 1 >- com- 
pares it wi'h •• < ne r-pr,i e,i musical 
comedy -;,..,' ■< ■■ • • !< '•>.:■ in ia\or of 
the Imp '■ -»;"•■ ^"•' her does 

lie se "'••■ .»:•!!( looked for 



t hro' : : 



.. i, • 



■]■'•!< of show at- 

p;e;e IK) | 



4 8 



VARIETY 



THE EXCLUSIVE IMPRESARIO 



BY WILLIAM GOULD. 



Scene — Usual vaudeville agents' 
office, only dirtier than usual. At 
opening small boy (future manager) 
discovered busy, engaged at type- 
writer — not to one. 

Stringem, heard off stage: 

Hey, Tascot, sing a few coon songs 
to keep my chauffeur awake and 
I'll let you play my benefit. 

To office boy — Any mail? (Boy 
hands him an open letter.) From 
Mts. Astor; tell her the managers 
don't like her act. It isn't high class 



fries and Johnson. That's real act- 
in', not reel actin'. (Telephone rlnga.) 
Hello. Is that you, Phil? Say, 
who do you think the Shuberts have 
for a headliner next week at the Hip- 
podrome? Who? No one but the 
Kaiser William and the German army. 
Them Germs are bound to draw bet- 
ter than Hank Cllve or Bud Fisher. 
I'll tell you in a month. (To boy) — 
Hey, Hay man, hand me next week's 
bill at Onion Hill. (Looks at it.) 
Pretty weak bill if you ask me. Listen : 




CLAUD and FANNIE USHER. 

Playing the fourth successful season of "FAOAN'S DECISION. 
Management of AL SUTHERLAND. 



enough. Write to Teddy Roosevelt 
find say he must cut his price down 
for the week of 22d or nothin' doin'. 
By the way, take this down: 
Emperor Nicolas Nicovitch, 

St. Petersburg. 
My Dear Emp: — 
Boy — Where is St. Petersburg, in 
Ohio? 

Stringer — I'm surprised at your ig- 
norance. In Germany. My dear Emp: 
— Can book you for six weeks on the 
Poll Circuit. If O. K. send billing 
and photos P. D. Q. Regards to the 
wife and kids. Your pal, 

Stringem. 
Take this down: 

July 4th. 
King George the Fourth, 
Buckingham Palace, 

Hansome near Broughamsville, 
Welchrarebit Lane, 
Worcestershire on the Tobasco, 

London, Eng. 
Dear George: — Williams will give 
you three weeks in New York, pro- 
viding you bring the real queen over. 
No ringer goes. Manuel tried it with 
Gabby and fell down. Love and kisses. 
Your exclusive agent, 

Stringem. 
To Boy — I was at the Empire the- 
atre last night to see Frohman's three 
stars in Othello. Talk about great 
actin' (blow kiss). It's no use a-talk- 
in' that show is bound to get the 
coin with three stars like Corbett, Jef- 



No. 1. — Nat Goodwin and his new 
wife in "How to Keep a Husband 
Home Nights." 

2 — Maud Adams, club swinging 
and buck dancing. 

3 — The 2 Daves. Warfleld and Bel- 
asco, in a refined rathskellar act. 

4 — Eddie Sothern and Willie Faver- 
sham, sidewalk conversation. 

(Hey, ain't these the two guys that 
are doin' Howard and North's act?) 

5 — Virgie Harned, Mary Manner- 
ing and Julia Marlowe in a trapeze 
act 

6 — Emma Calf and Robinson Caru- 
so in coon songs. What? Yes, I 
know, but if we get a good head- 
liner we might pull through. Some- 
thing more artistic? How would Wes- 
ley's trained pigs do? Not strong 
enough? Have Billy Brady get Er- 
langer's goat. That's strong enough. 
Say, you had better call off that date 
for Anna Yeamans and Marie Dress- 
ier. The Geary Society are after those 
kids. Did you see La Petite Kline at 
the. Liar's Club Saturday night? 

Center Ima Star, soubrette.) 

Ima — Is Mr. Stringem in? 

Stringem — I'm his knobs. (Pointing 
to chair) Squat. Miss 

Ima — Ima Star. 

Stringem — (To boy) Say, Hayman, 
tell Rockefeller if he doesn't play 
Hoboken next week I'll break him. 
Them words goes. (Exit boy.) 



Ima — Ima Star from Butte. 

Stringem — Not Jack MonToe, the 
Butte Miner's wife? 

Ima — Oh, that was 4 husbands ago. 

Stringem — What can I do you for? 

Ima — I want to go on the stage. 

Stringem — Ever been on the stage? 
(feeling her hat). 

Ima — Sir, do you wish to insult 
me. So far I have earned an honest 
living. 

Stringem — Good, that's what we 
want. 

Ima — And as for ability well — I 
eat in the same restaurant that Corse 
Payton visits. 

Stringem — She is a find. 

Ima — I've taken poison on three 
occasions. 

Stringem — Immense. 

Ima — I've been married five times. 

Stringem — Great ! 

Ima — I shot my third husband for 
licking my fourth husband. Spent 2 
years in jail. I am now getting a di- 
vorce from my fifth meal ticket, and 
as I am only 23 I expect to see a lit- 
tle bit of life before I retire. 

Stringem — (Excited) Wait a min- 
ute. (Pick 8 up 'phone.) Hello, give 
me 6060 Madison, quick. Hello, is 
this you, Phil. I've got it! % J'Vf^got 
it! The find of the century! The 
greatest headliner ever! Real art. 
Art with a capital R. Corral all the 
ticket speculators in town $3 a seat. 



Is that the best you can offer. All 
right. (Hangs up the receiver.) The 
best he can offer you is $3,000 a week 
and 60 per cent, of the gross. 

Ima — Gross — what's that? 

Stringem — Gross is short for gro- 
ceries. 

Ima — Well, that is something. What 
will I do on the stage? 

Stringem — I have it. Box four 
rounds with Willie K. Vanderbilt. 

Ima — Do you think he could last? 

Stringem — I'll tell you what would 
be a novelty. Learn how to smoke 
opium and we'll put you out in a 
Chinese sketch with Kid Broad. Come 
in tomorrow and sign the contracts. 
Will you have dinner with me up at 
your home? Good. So long. 

(Enter boy) — The scrubwoman says 
she can't go to the opera tonight with 
you. She's booked for the chiropo- 
dist's ball. 

(Telephone rings) — Hello, did you 
get the money for those three bene- 
fits they gave me last Sunday night? 

To Audience — Last Sunday night 
was the university of Christopher Col- 
umbus' birthday and I took them bene- 
fits in his honor. 

(To boy) — Send a Morris chair up 
to Albee, by Morris Gest with my 
compliments. (Putting on his hat.) 
Gee, but a guy has to be well edu- 
cated and refined to be an agent now- 
a-days. So long office. 



'?> 




TOM McNAUGHTON. 

With CHRISTIE MACDONALD In "THB SPRING MAID." 
Compllmeata of the .aeasoh to mr frlendfc on all slflee of the water. 



VARIETY 



49 



SCOTCH COMEDIANS 



BY JOCK McKAY. 



WESTERN SUMMER PARKS 



BY EDWARD 8HAYNE. 



Comedians may come and comedians 
may go, but the methods that they 
originate live on forever. This I am 
sure will be particularly true in re- 
gard to Scotch comedians, and their 
style of work. 



or how distinctively different his man- 
ner of delivery may compare to those 
who have gone before. 

Instead of dying, Scotch comedy to- 
day has a greater hold than ever on 
the population of this great country. 
If the receptions I received on my 




THE GREAT RICHARDS 

Now playliiR I'MTEI) TIME, Is this week (Doc. r>). at KEITH S, I'ROVIDENCK. 



During the past few months I have 
been informed (by well wishing 
friends?) that Scotch comedy is sure 
to be but short lived, that before many 
more years shall have passed this style 
of funmaking will have gone into the 
discard. 

Before I go into a few details re- 
garding the North of Great Britain 
comedian and his work, I wish to re- 
fute this idea entirely. I have been 
on this side of the Atlantic for almost 
three years, and have toured the coun- 
try over several times, particularly 
noticing that instead of being on the 
wane, the star of Scottish comedy is 
still in its ascendancy. 

The American sense of humor is so 
keen that there Is not a point that 
escapes the average audience In a the- 
atre in this country, no matter how 
broad the dialect of the artist may be 



last tour arc 1 to be taken as a cri- 
terion, it will long continue to pro- 
voke laughter in the music halls on 
this continent. 

The Scotch comedian first came to 
light in li is home country some fifty 
years ago, but there was no great 
vogue created by any until t lie last 
fifteen years or so. The first in my 
memory to sing Scotch patter songs 
and parodies was James Curran, who 
was followed later by Harry Lynn. 

Harry was over six feet, tall; as 
skinny as a match. His first success 
dated from the time he appeared on 
the stage costumed in a military uni- 
form with kilts and sang "The Fattest 
Man of the Forty Twa" (4 2d). It 
was the title of a famous regiment of 
Scottish Highlanders. I can tell you 
that Lynn was a scream in his char- 
( Continued on page 100.) 



While I do not lay claim to the 
Inception or origin of this form of 
amusement, I believe that through my 
efforts in the past ten years the vaude- 
ville programs in the summer parks 
in the west have shown a vast im- 
provement. 

My first venture in the west was 
an uphill fight. The absence of a 
"Coney Island," "Dreamland," "Luna 
Park," etc., where the public could 
have their outings, appealed to me. 
I thought I saw a big future for the 
summer park, so went about promot- 
ing it. 1 found a number of parks 
in operation, but, with the exception 
of one large park in St. Louis, and 
( ne in Chicago, there was nothing 
in this line except a few outlying 
smaller places that occasionally play- 
ed a small band or an outdoor at- 
traction. A few were offering medi- 
care vaudeville. By obtaining per- 
sonal interviews with the different 
traction companies (as a rule operat- 
ing the parks) I was able to con- 
\ince them that there was money to 
be made by playing a better class of 
;icts. Parks at that time were not 
equipped to play a regular show. They 
had nothing but a platform for a 



crowded to the doors at every per- 
formance, still it goes along and, as 
a rule, only meets expenses. The 
admissions charged are small, 
while some of the shows 
given are the same as you will see 
in high priced vaudeville theatres. 
To offset this, I have knowledge that 
two large city parks, controlled by 
one company, showed a profit last sea- 
son of $92,000. Eighty per cent of 
this revenue is derived from hauling 
the public out to the park on street 
cars. The street car companies have 
long since given credit to vaudeville 
for increased dividends. The rapid 
strides of this entertainment is shown 
from the fact that ten years ago where 
there was not sufficient Inducements 
for the better class of acts to make 
the long jump out west with only a 
couple of weeks' bookings, I have been 
contracting to play the highest class 
acts a season covering from twelve 
to sixteen weeks; railroad Jumps com- 
paratively small and engagements con- 
tinuous. 

When I first started out promoting 
vaudeville in parks, it was an Iowa 
town I journeyed to, having been 
given the tip it was ripe down there 




GRACE HAZARD 

"Live Feet of Comic Opera" 

"Five Feet of Novelty" 

Who wisht'B you all a Merry ChrlstmaH and a Happy N"w 



stage and an organ or a bass drum 
for an orchestra. Money had to be 
spent to build a Casino to house the 
people and a stage Installed. This 
meant quite ain outlay. 

The summer park casino or theatre 
rarely maintains itself. It may be 



for vaudevill''. Tin-, h;ol ;■ Inrr.e spare 
of wooded LTniii;.! ;i lev. mil'.; on the 
outskirts lit' ' • ■ ••.••> n v I . i .• ;i single 
street <'.'•.'' \\<>i: I ■ i : ■•:■ ?•,. \i< 'iple. On 
;• stc-i'p 1' ' '. i ' : ;i 'if' .i :)>■•■ s;it. on the 
irroini: 1 i • '■!:■■! ' ■ ■ > lie town band. 

i < '< •• '! <<n p;n;"' 1 (Jo ) 



5° 



VARIETY 



BATTLE CRY OF BURLESQUE 



BY LON HASCALL. 



SOME VAUDEVILLE SALARIES 



With the managers 1 will start by 
giving the slogan of burlesque: "I 
hope it rains today." 

That, is the battle cry of the bur- 
lesque manager, because rain will 
drive in the theatre the floaters — and 
burlesque gives a matinee daily. 

After a year in this form of amuse- 









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NELL CAPRON. 



With 



"FOLLIES OF NEW 
PARIS." 



YORK AND 



nient I have found that burlesque 
It- the great development branch of 
the show business. The "$2" man- 
ager and the vaudeville booker finds 
his best talent from our ranks. 

This was demonstrate! to me while 
"The Behman Show" had its run last 
hummer at the Columbia, Broadway. 
All the managers around either saw 
the performance or had a representa- 
tive attend. I was approached by 
any number who wanted Will J. »Ken- 
nedy, the Courtney Sisters, Eileen 
Sheridan or Vic Cosmore, all with the 
show. A splendid offer was made 
for each. 



Mr. Kennedy had been hidden away 
somewhere in "rep" before burlesque 
reached in and drew him out. His 
chance to appear on Broadway came, 
and "he arrived." The same may be 
said for the others. 

Walk down Broadway any evening 
and see how many names are promi- 
nently billed which came from bur- 
lesque. The best of them will be 
found to have graduated. 

The blue pencil in burlesque elimi- 
nates many things that would be plac- 
ed in a "$2" musical production, with- 
out further thought. Many things are 
raid and done in the more expensive 




MOLLIE WILLIAMS. 

with "TilE CRACKERJACKS." 



shows also which could not be pre- 
sented in most of the burlesque shows. 
New and modern burlesque theatres 
are being built; the shows are going 
upwards and an effort is on in the 
majority of cases for an entertain- 
ment where the women folk go and 
want to go. 

Yes, burlesque is advancing, de- 
cidedly. 



The salaries paid "acts" in vaude- 
ville have become common newspaper 
talk, the amount running to heights 
hitherto unknown in theatricals. 

The prices paid people to appear 
twice daily for a few minutes seem 
incredible to the lay public. Sus- 
picious of "press agent," the outside 
public still doubts, always keeping 
in mind the number of minutes they 
have seen the artists upon the stage, 
without stopping to reflect what may 
have been the labor required or the 
years of patient waiting before rec- 
ognition came to command the large 
salary from the vaudeville manager. 

"Freak acts" are paid big sums, but 
only for a spasmodic appearance. They 
do not live long on the vaudeville 
stage. A season at a high figure for 
the "freaks" is an exception. More 
often a few weeks suffice to wear off 
the novelty or the freakishness of what 
they may present or which may be 
presented by them. Sometimes it is 
the "name." That often carries an act 



"Qovernor'a 

Son" 1,000 

"Love Waltz".. 1,000 

"Photo Shop"... 1.000 

•Russian Dancers 000 

(William Morris) 
"On the House 

Top" 000 

"Tho Courtiers" 000 

La Pin H50 

Lionel Barry- 
more N5o 

"Leading Lady" S5o 

William Fa mum N.T't 

"Scrooge" Nth) 

"T h e Rolfon- 

ians" Himi 

Nut Wills KOO 

'Ballet of Light" NOO 

"Operatic Fcsti- 

val" son 

""Stir Pout". . . . sod 

John Lawson ... mm 

Ross & Howen. . mm i 

Murphy & Nich- 
ols 7.",, i 

Chip & Marble. . 75o 

"Pathing Girl*". 75 ► 

Rigoletto Pros. . 75o 

Edwin Arden... 75) 

"Top World 

Pallet" 73i, 

Grapewin a n d 

Chance 7r»u 

Mm son & Keeler. 75m 

"Par:* *»y Night" 7<m 

Frank Sheridan. 7oo 
"The Hold up"..- 05o 

Clara Hello Jir- * 

onie ♦;.-*> 

White & Stuart. »!5o 



Dan Burke 050 

"High Life in 

Jail" 650 

Harry Von Tll- 

zer 650 

Gould and Nel- 
son 000 

Tho Coopers . . . 000 

Vorke & Adams. 000 

Musical Cutty*.. 000 

Plancla 600 

"College Life".. 000 

Lily Lena 550 

"L I t tie Stran- 
ger" 550 

Edwards Davis. 550 
Rochez' Monk- 
eys 550 

Cliff Gordon. . . . 550 

"Dope" 5oo 

M r s. Gardner 

Crane 50O 

Kdna Aug 51 10 

"The Code 

Book'" 50o 

.McWatters and 

Tyson 5tH) 

Itooiicy & Pent. 5INI 

Joe Welch 500 

Caniille Oner. . . 5O0 

.James J. Morton 5oo 

Kd. F. Reynard. 5;iO 

Dunn & Glizier. 50!) 

Fred Niblo .TOO 

Julian Rose 500 

Gcnaro A Pailey 500 

(Jrace Hazard. . . 500 

and 

Ci.-isie Curie: le. . 250 




BARRY and WOLFORD. 




DAN SHERMAN'S LAKE. 

Tin* i> .i >ccne from DAN SHKRMAN'S LAKE. It was formerly known as Stralder's Lake. 
situated near ONFONTA, NEW YORK. 

The wood in the distance will be known as DE FORREST GROVE It Is right at the foot- 
hills of the Ci'tskllls, ubout three hours from Broadway. 

A health resort, a vacation place, and DAN Ih going to add a dance hall theatre, tftimmer 
pavilion and general amusement place to the natural bounties of the location. 



further along than the ordinary 
"freak" can go. 

In the United States among acts 
now playing or which have appeared 
this season, native and foreign, indi- 
viduals and productions, the follow- 
ing receive $500 or more each week. 
Hundreds of others draw less than 
that: 



2,500 
2.200 



Gertrude Hoff- 
man $3,000 

Russian Dancers 2,900 

(P. G. Williams) 
Eva Tan^uay. .. 2,500 
Gould & Suratt. 2,oo>) 
Payes and Nor- 

worth 

"Barnyard Ro- 
meo" ......... 

Amelia Dlngham 2.000 

Pauline 2,000 

Annette Keller- 

raann 2,000 

(By Special Contract) 

Alice Lloyd 1.500 

Julian Eltlnge. . 1.5oo 
Hlte & Donlln. . 1,54(0 
Andrew Mack.. 1,500 
Matthewson and 

Meyers 1,500 

Edwards' Song 

Revue 1,500 

Uwle l,2W) 



and 



Ward.... 
Hubbard. 
& Shan- 



Mclntvre 

Heath . 
Fanny 
Elbert 
Kelcey 

non 

Maclyn Arbuckle 
Clarice Mayne. . 
Frank Kcenan.. 
bigt low & Hajos. 
Hilda Spong & 
Co 

"Futurity Win- 
ner" 

Geo. Beban 

Julius Steger. . . 

Laura Jean Lib- 
bey 

Carrie De Mar.. 1,000 
Rock & Fulton. 1,000 
Adele Ritchie. .. 1,000 
Russian Dancers 1,000 
(Martin Berk) 



1,250 
1,250 
1 ,250 

1,250 

1,250 
1.200 
1.200 
1,000 

.1,000 

1,000 
1,000 
1.000 

1,000 




WEXTWORTH, VESTA and TEDDY 



VARIETY 



5* 



OLD TIME MINSTRELS 



BY GEORGE PRIMROSE. 



/ 



"Ah the cypress nods the pine, 
In the sighing of the wind 
So did minstrel melodies 
Enter the heart and mind " 

So quoted George Primrose when 
he was asked some time ago as to 
just what it was that first created 
the great vogue for the black-face 
aggregations. 

In this little record of the birth and 
ascendancy of minstrelsy I have tried 
to cover all of the incidents that have 
gone toward furthering this form of 
entertainment since it was first con- 
ceived to the present day. 

To those who are gone, I say, "Rest 
in peace." To those who are living 
today I say, "Welcome"; there may 
be a few through oversight or inad- 
vertency are not mentioned in this lit- 
tle history. To them I offer a brief 
and contrite apology. 



The first authentic record of a min- 
strel show given in America is shown 
by the following program: 

"THE BOWERY AMPHION," 
New York 

Monday Evening, Feb. 6th, 1843. 

Dan D. Emmett 

Dick Pelham 

Frank Brower 

William Whltlock. 

Of these four, not one remains alive 
today. In the absence of any other 
proof to show priority, to this quar- 
tet must go the credit of having or- 
ganized, conducted and performed 
the first minstrel show in the history 
of theatricals. 

After that various kinds of negro 
minstrels under the nom de plume of 
"Serenaders" or "Troubadors" came 
along. Many have left behind an ever- 




ALEXANDER and SCOTT. 

IN MINSTRKLSY. IN VAUDEVILLE. 

CINCINNATI "ENQUIRER" (Oct. .*{).— 'Thev were the important feature of Cohan & 
Harris' Minstrels last season, and this season's oiTeriim was ihe hit of the show." etc., etc. 

MILWAUKEE "FREE PRESS" (Oct. 17).— "Laicr, Effie Shannon and Herbert Kelcey— and 
Alexander and Seott— were offered us. Probably hetween them they share honors at the top of 
the bill. The latter bring their 'From VlrRlnla' to Milwaukee." ete . etc. 

NEW ORLEANS "PICAYUNE' (Nov. 1).— "Tliev were seen here last season, featured with 
Cohan & Harris' Minstrels. The act is so well dressed and niven with such distinctive class 
that it registers a hit without the surprise at the llnisli. The surprise turns applause into a 
riot." 

JESS in VARIETY (June 10). "The blnrkfm-e turn has many points to make it a feature 
on any program." 

RUFFALO "COURIER" (June *J1). "The real feature of the program is presented by 
Arthur Alexander and Thomas Scott, entitled 'From Virginia.' 

MEMPHIS "NEWS" (Aug. 8).—" 'Stopping tlw show' means getting continued applause 
These two young fellows do what may be called a Ileau Mrummel turn," etc., etc. 

ST. LOUIS "DEMOCRAT" (Aug. l."i» .— "They had the hnrdist position on the bill, that of 
closing, but was noteworthy for its many features." 

LOUISVILLE "COURIER-JOURNAL" (Aug. 1!1 ). -"Foremost amongst the entertainers were 
Alexander and Scott, 'From Virginia.' They duplicated their su-ecss while here with the 
Cohan & Harris' Minstrels." 

CHICAGO "NEWS," AMY LESLIE (Sept L'l ). "Decidedly the hit of the show. The big 
audience applauded Incessantly." 

CHICAGO "AMERICAN," CONSTANCE SKINNER (Sept. 1'- > "Late of Cohan & Harris' 
Minstrels, they spring a surprise at the end of their act. The surprise proves how clever the 
whole act Is." 

WALT In VARIETY.— "The show was stopped until they esunc through with a half doz.cn 
acknowledgments of the appreciation. This riot," etc., etc 

PITTSBURii "LEADER" (Sept. »'" > "Then esmv Alexander and Scott, conceded the most 
artistic ble'-kface specialty in vaudeville." etc , etc. 



lasting trail of remembrance in sweet 
melodies and song. 

Daniel Decatur Emmett, author of 
"Down in Dixie," was born in Mt. 
Vernon, O., October, 1815. He was 
one of the first men in America to 
put cork on his face and amuse the 



but a few know of him today — he 
was the original singer of "Sally Come 
Up." Fred Wilson was the first clog 
dancer in America. John Sivori began 
to wear black about the same time 
Wilson made his debut. Fred's broth- 
er, George,. is still in the game, known 




THOS. J. RYAN and MARY RICHFIELD. 



public with negro songs and jokes. 
HiB debut as an entertainer of this 
sort was made in 1843. 

At the present time there are but 
a few of the old school left. How- 
ever, a great many of the deceased 
will be remembered by some. • Edward 
Deares (deceased) played in White's 
"Serenaders" on the Bowery nearly 
sixty years ago. Sam I^angford, also 
a popular idol of that day, remained 
in harness until his death at seventy 
years, and Leavitt of Boston was an- 
other old timer long since passed, who 
could point proudly to a record of 
over forty years in minstrelsy. John 
Raynor was another. His real name; 
was John Ray. He was the first who 
(harmed the hearts of the British pub- 
lic with burnt cork artists. At his 
death he was past the seventy mark. 
John Ray came into the limelight in 
Mack face as a member of the Christy 
show in 1847. In 1856 he took a 
company called Christy's Minstrels to 
England and made such a terrific 
hit on that side of the Atlantic that 
even to this day all negro minstrels 
over there are usually termed "Chris- 
ty's Minstrels," no matter who owns 
the show. 

George H. Moore (or "Pony" Moore 
as he was more familiarly known) 
was a later invader of the British 
Isles and was the owner of the Moore 
and Burgess Minstrels, holding forth 
at St. James' Hall, London. Uncle 
Ben Cotton was another who rapped 
the banjo until he was long past sev- 
enty. Both have passed over the great 
divide. 

Dave Reed's name was once a 
household word to thousands, where 



and famous as George Wilson, the 
famous "Waltz Me Again Willie" min- 
strel. He is at present touring in 
vaudeville. 

Dan Bryant was the first of the 




KITTY BOCKMAN and ANNA GROSS 

SOMK COMKIUKNNKS. 
Hooked solid May 2. 1!»10, to July 10, 11)11. 
frdm coaBt to coast. 
Direction of NOIt.MAN I Kri'KKIKS. Phlla. 



"up-town" minstrels. Ho charmed 
many a listener with his bleached-up 
songsters at ltr.\niitV; theatre on 33d 
stre.-t. net i ;,\iii ;i\ijiiue, Nell Bry- 
iitit 1 1|. ( • used ) was his brother and 
« - « 1 1 1 ; 1 1 1 ;■ u> II l:U"\vii 

< < 'mii' ji'i. «1 on page 1 40. ) 



52 



VARIETY 



THE PICTURE INDUSTRY 



According to the Chicago Tribune, 
the Windy City is fast becoming a 
moving picture center. That western 
daily says among other things that 
within a decade there has grown up 
in Chicago an industry which, small 
in its inception, now reaches out to 



moving picture factories, and swift 
moving gondolas, with their gondoliers 
in fantastic costume, are paddling in 
and out among the devious channels. 
Business streets are there, and the 
characters who represent many of the 
slap-bang comedy scenes, which ap- 




FHANK IIUTLEDUE 

Is meeting with marked aucceSB ttaia season with the new version of his brilliant comedy 
niavlet "OUR WIFE." He is now playing the MORRIS TIME and is usually the feature. His 
company includes his talented wife. GRACE BAINURIDGE, and .!. K. BRADSHAW. 

Managers are unanimous in proclaiming this act to be one of the best of its kind in 

vaudeville 

Milwaukee ".Journal" said : "Received enthusiastically, full of laush provoking situations." 
Winnipeg '•Telegram" : "Delightful sketch, excruciatingly funny." 
Cleveland "Plain Dealer": "This act a hit." 
Pittsburg "Herald " : "Star act of the show. • 



all parts of North aud South America 
and which gives promise of as rapid 
development in the future as in the 
past. This industry is the manufac- 
ture of moving pictures. 

Chicago is the only city west of the 
Alleghenles with the exception of one 
plant at Los Angeles where the motion 
picture is manufactured. 

Two large factories employing 
about 200 men each, including the 
camera men and artists are constant- 
ly operating in Chicago, turning out 
an average of ten films weekly, one- 
fifth of those manufactured in the 
world. 

These films and pictures are ob- 
tained at a great expenditure of 
money, the estimate being that $10,- 
0Q0 is required to produce the ten 
films manufactured in Chicago. The 
cost of the individual pictures, how- 
ever, varies greatly with the details 
required in their production. 

Palaces are built in Chicago, mazes 
of mystic delight, the replicas of those 
homes in which resided the feudal lord 
and baron. Running waterways, such 
as are seen in Venice in their set- 
tings of Latin romance, a river flow- 
ing gently through the yards of the 



pear on the canvas of the 5-cent the- 
atre, haunt the doorways and chase 
in hordes after some poor unfortunate 
whose mishaps afford the amusement 
of the moving picture audience. 

But when it is necessary to go away 




for the scenes desired the expense is 
a matter of no consideration. Mov- 
ing picture manufacturers in Chicago 
have parties at present in South 
America, in Florida, and in numerous 
other parts of the northern and south- 
ern hemisphere. If it desired to ob- 
tain among Seminole Indians the mov- 
ing picture man with his camera goes 
to their reservation in Florida. The 
moving picture man is everywhere to 
take scenes which will be of interest- 
ing educational or historical value. 



the inception of the industry in Chi- 
cago. 

Ten prominent writers are now in 
the employ of Chicago manufacturers. 
Their work requires a skill which, it 
is asserted, is superior to that em- 
ployed in the writing of stories, be- 
cause they have to depend to such a 
large extent on the details of move- 
ment and expression in their scenes 
rather than on conversational meth- 
ods. " 

Hand in hand with the writers come 




MARIE and BILLY HART. 

Who are now playing the Orpheum Circuit and meeting with tremendous success. 

Presenting Their Own Original and Novel Comedy. 'THE CIRCUS (Jlltl/' in Vaudeville. 

MARIE HART has won for herself the title of AMERICAS MOST VERSATILE ARTISTE, 
and has been the recipient of the highest praise by press and public throughout the country. 

BILLY HART ranks as one of the most popular and capable comedians before the public 
and Is a writer and producer of many years' experience. The sketch. "'THE CIRCl'S GIRL." 
Is an original novelty capable of displaying the talents of the principals, and has met with 
such demand that no time has been lost since it was first produced, May It'», l!»lo 



the directors of the pictures, who are 
of the highest artistic ability. These 
men have been producers ol* drama, 
musical comedies, ami other produc- 
tions which require a special talent. 
They take the work of the authors 
and practically dramatize it. Some of 
the actors in the scenes which are 
daily thrown on the canvas are pu: 
through many rehearsals before a sat- 
isfactory effect is produced. 

The camera men must also be adepts 
in their special line. They must have 
a perfect understanding of atmos- 
pheric conditions and must know ex- 
actly the intensity of the light in 
which they are operating. For this 
purpose they are supplied with meters, 
which measure the light exactly as an 
electric meter measures the electric 
current or the gas meter measures the 
gas. 

In the beginning, a little more than 
ten years ago, there were not I'"* 
theatres in the I'nited States exhibit- 
ing pictures. Today there are mo're 
than 12,000 theatres. 




Al.l' 



PERO and WILSON. 

T. WILTON, Director and Manager. 



CARSON and W1LLAKD. 



SeaBon 11)10-11- "THE DUTCH IN EGYPT 
In preparation— "THE DUTCH IN IRELAND. 
M. S. BENTHAM, Apent. 



Moving pictures are a profitable 
business. They had its beginning in 
France in 1893. Three years later 
a concern In New York began the 
manufacture of pictures and 1897 saw 



The Aerial Smiths have had to 
erase two months of bookings through 
the illness of Mrs. Smith, who is at 
the Brokaw Hospital, Hloomington, 
111. 



VARIETY 



53 



"FRAMING UP" THE ACT 



BY LEO DONNELLY 

"(or Have/, and Donnelly) 
(Authors, Writer* nud What-Nut ?> 



Leaning against the bar in a saloon 
close by the Long Acre building with 
two big glasses of beer in front of 
them, stood two old time variety ac- 
tors. They were comparing the good 
old days of vaudeville with the situa- 
tion at present in the two-a-day en- 
tertainment. Nearby stood a pair of 
younger men who boasted of never 
laying off and being in constant de- 
mand by the managers. The first old 
actor was complaining about not be- 



ty years ago is all new to them. Why 

not use our old act? 

S. O. A. — Let's run it over. We 

opened with a song. That went this 

way: 

While strolling through the park one day 
'Twas In the lovely month of May 
I was taken by surprise 
By a pair of beauteous eyes. 

Bartender- -Why don't you hams 
hire a hall (Turning to customer.) 
No, sir, Mr. Sylvester just stepped out 
with Vic McGuire. 




TOM CILLKN 

• fi.\m;<> \.\ s fkii:m»." 

The beautiful Moral tribute in •iiir.-.l .il.nv. -i.mi'uni; «-■ vrn ("•■«! hi^li. was presented to 
"KINNEGAN'S FKIKNP." durum In- . i, -..a.unii ■ i.t ;.' Hi.- (illANIi TIIKATHK. SACRAMENTO. 
Cal., by his many admirers in that i-i'w 

The billing gives an id' a oi what ili.-v ilnuk <>i i I \NK< i AN ' <<n the Sl'LLl VAN'-CONSI - 
DINE CIRCl'lT. 

This Is MR. CiIM.E.VS ilnnl ni|« i»v- r tin- cntin rn.uit; :t- " '!"• •■ n " -ay-, lie intends to trip 
some more. 

I In ne addle : , I (■>■!.• nd. 



ing able to get an engagement. The 
second old actor agreed, having hern 
unfortunate along those lines hiinself. 
Together they tried to solve the prob- 
lem. Here's the dialog: 

First Old Actor— -1 wonder what 
these managers want, anyway. I see 
a whole lot of kids getting away with 
big money in vaudeville, and here' we 
are, a couple of swell comedians, with 
all kinds. of talent, and can't poke mir 
nose into Pat. Casey's door. 

Second Old Actor Say. I uot an 
idea. I knew Markie Loew \\h<n he 
was in the cloak busin< ss. I'll bet yon 
if we put an act togelher he'd ui\. n:- 
a week in Fall Kiver. 

F, O. A.- That's a great selene 
and I'll tell you how to put it over. 
You see the younger generation is 
growing up and the stuff we did twen- 



F. () A \\" • -1 1 . alter the song what 
did we sa> '.' 

S. (). A. It went like this: Who 
was that lady I seen you walking down 
the sine! with this morning? 

F. (). A o. yes, I remember now. 
That wasn't no lady, that was my wife. 

Small Time Performer Say, bo, 
that u r :m is sour. 1 tried it out last 
uick wiib mv partner in Dover, New 
.lers' y, and it died. 

S (). A Well, we can cut that one 
out and put in this: How many shirts 
can > on uet out of a yard? 

F. O. A. I don't know, sir. How 
many shirt cjui sou get out of a yard? 

S. () A. That depends on whose 
\;iiil yon get. into. 

S T. P Excuse me, but that's a 
knockout Is that your own stufT? 
I'd like to buy that. I play Troy next 



week and I've got to have all new 
stuff. 

F. O. A. — (Pulling S. O. A. aside.) 
You see, there's where we're making 
a mistake letting these guys hear the 
stuff. Now he'll pull that gag ahead 
of us sometime and crab one of our 
best laughs. Talk lower. 

S. O. A. — Yes, keep it down to a 
whisper. There's Montgomery and 
Stone over there. Go on. 



p O. A. — Hello, Dave, I haven't 
seen you for years. 

Dave Warfleld — Hello, Jerry, old 
man. What are you doing? 

F. O. A. — Nothing, Dave, I'm sorry 
to say. 

D. W. — W T ell, say, can you get ready 
to leave by 3:30 this afternoon? The 
part of the butler is open in "The 
Music Master. I'll give you thirty-five 




WILBUR MACK ami NULLA WALKER, 

In their Musical Flirtation. 
MR. MACK and MISS WALKER uro the originators of this stylo of «*ntcrtuinnicnt. Many 
have tried to copy their style of work, but they fulled. They luck the class, thu naturalness 
the sweetness with which the act Is presented by the original. 

Mr. Mack Is one of America's best light comedians, and Miss Walker Is very pretty, has I 
very Infectious laugh, know? how to dress. And, in fuct, it is the sweetest act in vaudeville. 



F. O. A. — Speaking of shirts, how 
long do you wear a shirt? 

S. O. A. — Oh, about three days. How 
long do you wear yours? 

F. O. A. — Thirty-six inches. That's 
the kind of stuff they want today. Sure 
fire stun*. Not this junk like Howard 
and North are pulling. Go on with the 
act. 

S. O. A. — Now i ain't got 'em fixed 
up but I can dig in my trunk and get 
out a couple of sure-fire gags to go 
right in there. One of them is where 
you tell me your wife is lu bed with 
malaria and I ask you why you don't, 
kill the dago. It's a riot, that one. 

F. O. A. — Yes, that's good and then 
we can put in that one where I ask 
you where you get shaved and you 
say "On the face." That'B a scream. 

S. O. A.- Gee, this stuff looks bet- 
ter and better to me. What do we 
want to pay dubs a lot of money 
to write stuff for? What do you say 
if we finish with that song: 

Comrades, Comrades, ever since wo were boys 
Sharing each other's sorrows, sharing cai'-h 
other'H Joys - 

S. T. P. — Hey! You guys got nerve. 
Mose Gumble wrote that song fer me 
exclusive, and if you use it 111 get my 
agent Jules Ruby to keep you from 
working. 

F. O. A. — I^et's get out of here. 
Lrt's get a couple of bottles of beer 
and go over to the room and rehearse. 

S. O. A. Cant we wait till tonight.' 
I don't want to see the landlady. 

F. O. A. — No, let's go after it now 
while it's hot. If we get this over 
there's two hundred bucks a week in 
it for ur. 

(They exit through the door and 
First Old Actor bumps into Dave War- 
field.) 



this season instead of thirty. Do you 
want it? 

F. (). A —You bet I do. 

D. W.- Here's twenty dollars. Be 
sure and make the train. 

F. O. A. You bet I will. God bless 
you, Dave. 

(Turning to Second Old Actor/ — 
Well, so long old man. I^ve Just got 
time to pack up and get away. I'll 
see you when 1 come back. You can 
have both those bottles of beer. 




1.1 \Nf|| MAUTIN 

A 111. 

' ill: I't'CKUNflS " 



54 



VARIETY 



HEBE 



"BUSINESS" AND "NOTICES" 



i 



"Excuse me, but aren't you Mr. 
Blank of the Varikty? I thought you 
were. I stopped you because I was 
over to the office wanting to put in 
a page ad, but they didn't seem to 
know anything about it over there. 

"Do you know the prices? And 
which should I take, a page just be- 
fore my opening or a page this week 
telling about it. 

"You know we are going to open 
at Hammer8tein's the 29th with a new 
act. All new, and the scenery cost 
me $650. I've got one dress for Miss 
Doe which cost me $800 and if it 



tell you how good it is. We tried out 
last week at So. Norwalk and after 
the matinee we were put in to close 
the intermission. At the night show 
the manager came back and aske.l 
me as a personal favor to take out 
the bit, because the show couldn't go 
on. 

"Of course, I don't know how it's 
going at Hamnierstein's, but if there 
isn't a bunch of boneheads in the 
house 1 don't see how it could fall 
down. For the second encore we have 
framed up a neat dance, none of the 
steps we did before, and for a cur- 




POWERS AND WILSON 

In the UREEZY COMEDY HIT. 

AT POSEYVILLE STATION 
A classy feature in "One." 
Playing from coast to coast. 
Direction of XORMAN JEFFERIES, Philadelphia. 



ain't the swellest thing ever pulled 
on Broadway, I hope they close us 
after the matinee. 

"We open with a song that was 
specially written for me. Cost me 
$150, too. I think that's a good 
idea, don't you? Then we do a lit- 
tle kidding while we finish with a 
dance. She leaves to make a change 
and I've got a little thing 1 picked up 
somewhere to fill in. 

"When she returns with that dress 
I just spoke to you about, I duck off 
while they are applauding and she 
does her novelty song under the spot- 
light. 1 can't tell you what that is 
because we want to pull it fresh. It's 
never been dene before, and I've got 
to protect it. I come back and we 
have a great song and dance for the 
finish. It's another song specially 
written for us. I paid $2 00 for that 
one. Vince Bryant wrote it, but won't 
let us use his name because we 
wouldn't let him publish it for six 
months. This restricted song thing 
is the greatest ever I think. 

"For an encore we have a change, 
stripping down and we have a great 
bit of pantomime there. Well, I'll 



tain we are going to do a little dialog, 
with business. 

"Now how does that look to you? 
You're a critic and see all these acts. 
Well, perhaps that is best. Let us 
know after you see the first show, 
will you? I'd be ever so much ob- 
liged if you would come behind and 
tell us where we are wrong. I like 
honest criticism. If I'm bad I want 
to know it, and it's the critic who 
must tell us. We can't see ourselves 
on the stage, that's sure. 

"And say, don't think because I 
spoke about the ad I want a good 
notice; just say what you think, but 
If I could get that back page the 
week before we opened it would be 
great for us. Perhaps I had better 
take it the Saturday we open, or bet- 
ter yet, perhaps the Saturday after, 
because then you see the ad wouldn't 
come out with the notice, and if it was 
a good one nobody could say, 'Well, 
look at the ad, why wouldn't they get 
a good notice.' 

It's the same old spiel in the same 
old way. There's isn't a reviewer on 
Vakihtv who doesn't hear it. once or 
more weekly. 



"ME AN' BILL" 

By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. 

(WYNN.) 



I'm feelln' kind o' blue to-night— let's hit it 

for a spree ; 
What's that? Me gal has trim me down? 

Don't pull that noise on me ; 
It ain't a skirt I'm thlnkln' of— It ain't a frock 

or frill; 
1 just happened to be thlnkln' of the good old 

times— and Bill. 

Who's BUI? He's a pal I've had for seven 

years or move ; 
Say, Togo, sure you must have heard me speak 

of Bill before. 
I ain't much good on stories, kid — it ain't my 

line of skill ; 
But ketch this If you want to hear of how I 

first met Bill. 

'Twas down in Louie's j>ooI room -the lights 

were beaming bright ; 
The gang had all assembled there to roll the 

dice that night ; 
I'd made a dollar come-bet, an' I stopped to 

roll a pill ; 
A chap says, "Got the makins, Bo?" I turned 

and first met Bill. 

Ills face was good old Irish, an' he had an 

honest eye ; 
There was an air about him that money 

couldn't buy ; 
I ain't no hot-house pansy— for I've been 

through the mill ; 
I can always t>pot a good one— that's how I 

spotted Bill. 

I still can see the faces that were assembled 

there ; 
Through all the hazy clouds of smoke that 

drifted on the air; 
Outside an "L" train rumbled by— I hear that 

rumblin' still. 
For that's the when and where and how I first 

bumped into BIU*-.^ 

I had been losing steadily what kale I had to 
burn ; 

I handed Bill my Durham Lo! my luck com- 
menced to turn ; s ,__/ 

I couldn't make a point— not even cop abet— 
until 

I saw my horseshoe-rabblt's-foot-four-leaf- 
clover Bill. 

We put our coin together, and the first thing 
that you know, 

The fours were comln' easy and the tens a 
pipe to throw; 

I started on a clean-up, an" their feet com- 
menced to chill, 
.Till the bunch refused to fade me, so I passed 
the dice to Bill. 

He started in a-passin', and I thought he'd 
never stop. 

While I was busy takln' all the come-bets I 
could cop ; 

The only change we didn't grab went to the 
houseman's till ; 

At last the game we busted, so I blew up- 
town with Bill. 

We started up Eighth Avenue, dropped In the 

Hungaloo ; 
We met a couple d arbors there an' had a 

dance or two ; 
We downed a couple lagers, then we hiked for 

Crummy Hill ; 
"We'll help 'em rush the can up there," sez 

I that night to Bill. 

We found 'em squatted on the rocks, partakin" 

liquid lunch ; 
Mig Red McKnlght and Paddy Scott and others 

o' the bunch ; 
Srz Jimmy Cherry, "Ruy a pint." We took 

the can to fill. 
And shagged it up to Nick's saloon the can. 

meself and Bill. 

Who should we meet but Johnny Boyce the 

minute we arrive ; 
Sez he, "I've got two duckets. Win -thev're 

for the Jolly Five." 
Sez I. "I'm lookin' pretty bum"— I wasn't 

dressed to kill ; 
Sez he to me. "Aw, what the dlff. go up there. 

you and Bill." 

So we up to the Manhattan, where the dance 

was In full sway ; 
A thousand lights glramin 'and the hall bright 

and gay ; 
The orchestra was playln' they were startin' 

a quadrille ; 
We grabbed n couple pardners, one for me 

and one for Bill. 

The tune was "Wcarin' o' th' (Ircen," 'twas 

Schroeder's German band : 
How they could ever play It I could never 

understand ; 

Ev'y now and then the piccolo too-tooed an 

extra trill, 
The fiddler yelled. "Ch:mgc pardners," an' I 

quick swap queens with Bill. 

When through we sat down at a table with 

our Molls ; 
Their names, Nell and Frankle, and. say. 

Cull, they were dolls! 
We ordered up some lager, but th' stuff he 

brought was nil; 
Mut I didn't know the difference, nor did the 

gals nor Bill. 

Ten thousand red-head devils and th' French 
and Indian war! 

More snakes than were in Ireland wlgglln' on 

the floor ; 
Klght million purple doodle-bugs tome to do 

us 111 ; 
I could see 'em very vivid: the same was true 

of BUI. 



The walls were on the bias (that's another 

word for slant) ; 
Sez I to Bill. "Lesh take a walk." Sec BUI 

to me, "I can't." 
We clean forgot about the gang still waitln' 

on the hill. 
More anxious for the bucket than they were 

for me or BUI. 

Sez he. "Lesh take a Turkish bash.'' Sez I, 

''Lesh call a cab" ; 
Bring on your husky rubber; bring on your 

marble slab. 
Sez he, "Lesh go to Hollender's or else the 

Murray Hill." 
Sez I to him, "Lesh go to both." "We ought 

to," answers Bill. 

The noonday sun shone brilliant in the azure- 
tinted skies ; 

It flooded through the window, and I up and 
rubbed my eyes ; 

A robin red chirped merrily upon the window 
sill; 

Celestial music to my ears— then came a snore 
from BUI. 



That night was seven years ago, but I can 

feel It yet ; 
That was the big night of them all— say. go' 

a cigarette? 
Now I'm longin' for the poolroom and the gans 

on Crummy Hill. 
Manhattan an' the Bungaloo an' Nick's saloon 

and Bill. 



I never will be happy till I pack my little 

trunk 
And hop a rattler for New York, and there 

get beastly drunk ; 
There wouldn't be a brewery, and there 

wouldn't be a still 
But what would pay big dividends— just out 

of me and Bill. 

Say, Togo, let's get soused to-night ; we'll start 

somewhere In town ; 
Let's say the Hotel Grant, since the Sherman 

House is down, 
And who knows where we'll finish up — If we 

ever will ; 
1 want another big night, like the first I had 

with Bill. 




GERTIE EVERETT 

With 

"FADS AND FOLLIES." 

Miss Everett Is an English girl. In her 

single sinking specialty there Is no mlstak-» 

ing It. for she has .everything that has made 

English singers popular In America. 

A «hic appearance helps a repertoire ( ,f 
songs that need Just the personality Miss 
Kvi'ictl possesses. 



VARIETY 



55 




56 



VARIETY 



THAT "BLACK LIST" 

It needs some convincing to make some with millions, from playing 
any one believe men who have maue vaudeville, do not understand their 
thousands, hundreds of thousands, and business. It's so Impossible that the 





KINGSTON and THOMAS. 

Are presenting a piano act and singing specialty In the middle west. They style their Inter- 
lude "AFTER THE MATINEE, " and therein MISS THOMAS, conceded to be the queen of "rag- 
time," Introduces solo selections on the instrument and plays the accompaniment for MR. 
KINGSTON'S songs. 

Vaudeville hns yet to produce MISS THOMAS' equal as a lady "rag-time" pianist. 



matter of the "blacklist" has reached, 
in the minds of many people, a plain 
case of "pride." 

The United Booking Offices man- 
agers, who, with Martin Beck, of the 
Orpheum Circuit, first decided that a 
"blacklist" should be maintained, 
have upheld the theory that to bar 
acts (which play "opposition") from 
a'ppearing in the vast majorty of the 
largest variety theatres in the coun- 
try must, in time, crush that opposi- 
tion. 

The "blacklist" was not created — 
as some may believe — to intimidate. 
It was a business proposition. When 
E. F. Albee, general manager of the 
United Booking Offices, laid in an Al- 
bany (N. Y.) hospital recovering from 
broken limbs resulting from an auto- 
mobile accident on election day, 1908, 
he may have utilized a portion of his 
restful waking moments to theorize 
out the ultimate accomplishment of a 
"blacklist." It was shortly after Will- 
iam Morris had commenced his inde- 
pendent career as a manager. 

Whoever thought of the plan caus- 
ed Martin Beck, Percy G. Williams, 
William Hammerstein and A. Paul 
Keith to assemble in Mr. Beck's priv- 
ate office, then in the St. James Build- 
ing. 

Before that meeting ended, it was 
announced for publication that the 
"blacklist" would commence to operate 
and continue to operate for at least 
two years. The two years passed. 
Another announcement of intention 
to carry it along two more years if 
necessary was made. In 1908 no one 
expected to see the "blacklist" in 
operation in 1910. No one now ex- 
pects to see it in 1912. But no one 



HAIGHT ST. THEATRE. 

Messrs. HALLAHAN & GETZ, sole proprie- 
tors and managers of the AUTOMATIC VAU- 
DEVILLE CO.. owning and controlling three 
of SAN FRANCISCO'S best paying vaudeville 
and picture houses which have adopted the 
continuous policy, have made rapid and envi- 
ous Btrldes since entering the field and are de- 
serving of the more credit for the faith and 
confidence displayed in the future of this city, 
at the time they decided to become an im- 
portant factor in its amusement enterprises. 

Both are pioneers in the Nlckleodeon busi- 
ness of the city, having opened their first 
house, the BROADWAY THEATRE, on Broad- 
way St. in the heart of the Latin Quarter 
shortly after the big fire, with a large com- 
modious Penny Arcade in conjunction, which 
later warranted the constru .-tlon of the 
HAIGHT ST. THEATRE, a steel nnd concrete 
building with a seating capacity of 1.200. 
which opened to the public around the first of 
the year. 

Situated as It is in the heart of n densely 
populated district free from competition it has 
proven a credit to their judgment and a pop- 
ular and creditable addition to the district. 
Three shows are given dally of three acts and 
pictures, playing n spilt week with the Broad- 
way. The stage is fully equipped to handle 
any average production with an opening of 21 
ft. high, :U ft. width, and L'O ft. deep. 

The latest acquisition by Messrs. Hallnhan 
& Getz Is the MARKET ST. THEATRE, a 
steel and concrete building with a seating ca- 
pacity of 1.20O, erected at the » nst of $t»0,000. 
This house Is located in the down town dis- 
trict on Market St., thp main artery of the 
city, between Powell and Mason Sts. This In- 
vestment, lookei] upon by old showmen as a 
foolhardy proposition, has pro\en a winner 
under the capable management of Its promot- 
ers. Four shows dally are given of four acts 
and pictures, the acts playing a full week. 
Stage dimensions pro. arch 21 ft., width 28 
ft.. 20 ft. deep. 

All three houses are booked by the BERT 
LEVEY CIRCUIT. 




ROSE SYDELL. 

The statuesque and attractive star of -THE LONDON BELLES" has always been in the 
rront rank among the best dressed women in burlesque. She is always costumed with rAre good 
taste and wears gowns or tights with becoming grace. Even though she Is not much In evi- 
dence with this seasons production, she iills the eye effectivilv whenever appearing. Her style 
is typical of the dash and verve which makes burlesque leading women distinctive among 
actresses, and her fame is as wide as the realm she adorns. 



can tell. For over a year hack it has 
been the heighth of folly for- the 
United Booking Offices to maintain 
that list. It has been continued never- 
theless. While not always strictly livel 
up to, the exceptions (outside of 
two or three large bookings) have 
been the engagement by United man- 
agers of minor "blacklisted" turns. 
There are numberless instances of 
"blacklisted acts" appearing in United 
managers' houses under assumed 
names or titles. Also there are num- 
berless instances of 'Tinted acts" 
playing "opposition houses" under 
a nom de plume. These individual 
exceptions were a matter of "taking 
chances" by the act and the manager. 
"The blacklist" is known "official- 
ly" as the "opposition sheet." Wher- 
ever a vaudeville turn plays in a city 
where there stands a theatre book- 
ed through the United Booking Of- 
fices or the Orpheum Circuit, but 
does not appear in that house, it be- 
comes a "blacklisted act" through 
having "appeared for the opposition." 
All variety theatres competing for 
business with the houses of the big 
circuits are considered "opposition," 
whether playing the first grade or the 
lesser vaudeville bills. 

In the two years the "blacklist" 
has been pending there have been 
tacked onto it more names ami nets 
than are now engaged jointly by Un- 
united Offices and the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit. As a historical fact, the Or- 
pheum Circuit and its direct booking 
affiliations have never accepted the 



"blacklist" seriously. The Orpheum 

Circuit on its main line kept 

(Continued on page 147.) 




MEIlltY CHRISTMAS. 

"COOKIE" 



VARIETY 



57 



MORRIS* OTHER WAY. 

William Morris while "kidding" 
may have discovered a way to get 
around the "time" disturber on his 
"big bill" programs. 

The other day an act said to the 
manager: "I can't do seven minutes. 
It's impossible. That's only time 
for half my act." 

"Great," said Morris, "And do the 
other half the next time you play 
here." 



KARNO GOING WEST. 

The Karno Comedy Co. has accepted 
a continuous engagement on the Sul- 
livan-Considine Circuit, opening Feb. 
26, next, at Cincinnati. 

The contract is a large one for the 
Sullivan-Considine people. It is said 
they pay the act $000 weekly. 

The Karno Company is at present 
appearing for William Morris at tne 
American, New York. Next week "A 
Night in a London Club" will be re- 
vived there by the company. 




HUtXHA.M and C.RIJKNWOOD. 

TWO C.IKLS ANH A IMAXO." 



Joseplune Fields, formerly with 
Gus Solke's "Toy Shop Pastimes," will 
continue as a "single." 



Ned Norton closes with" the "Follies 
of \'ew York and Paris company this 
Saturday night. 



Lillian Herlein is due to arrive in 
New York between Dec. 20 and Jan. 

1. 

Wilkie Kurd is a late member of 
the Influenza Club, having laid off last 
week instead of playing the Tivoli. 



J. II. Shannon has composed "The 
Coster Rag" for exclusive use by Alice 
Lloyd, now touring in the West. It 
has Coster dialect, English melody 
and an American "ragtime" swing. 



Jessie Mil ward and John Glenden- 
ing will play three weeks in vaude- 
ville before resuming their legitimate 
engagements after the Christmas. 




NEVERMORE 

By DICK CROLIUS. 

With apologies to Mr. Poe. 
(All rights reserved). 



As I wandered, weak and weary— looking seedy, feeling beery- 
In and out amongst the actors, round the Knickerbocker door ; 

Near a bunch of "hams" I'm stopping— my Forrestorlan brow I'm mopping- 
As I listen to. the shocking shocking tales told oft before, 

How some "would-be," who'd been starring, will do so nevermore. 

Ah I distinctly I remember— 'twas July I spied a member 
Of a snap out since September— 

And I "touched" him as I'd often done before, 
To see If I could borrow — enough to steer me o'er the morrow ; 

But my soul was filled with sorrow, as he answered "Nevern-ore." 

Alas! that I — a poor "strapped" actor- who was once a benefactor 
To many and many a brother, In the good old days of yore, 

To be thus refused a quarter— compelled to drink cold water; 
Quoth this varlet : "So you oughter— as you never did before, 
And money I will loan thee* pevcrmore." 

Soon the city undertaker will plant as Rood a maker 
As Forrest, Booth, or Barrett, now long since gone before ; 

Soon they'll lay me 'ncnth the clover my barnstorming days are over, 
'Round the square I'll be a rover— nevermore. 




. ELIZABETH MUKIIAY. 

Vaudeville seems to have lost Miss Murray for good and all. . When attempting the first 
legitimate role ever played, success In abundant degree attended her venture. The verdict 
recorded by Chicagoans at the opening performance of "Mme. Sherry," at the Colonial, has 
been endorsed by New Yorkers at the New Amsterdam, where her original type of a stage 
Irishwoman is enlarging her reputation as an artist of native ability. 

Miss Murray will continue plnying tin- same part In the original "Mme. Sherry" organiza- 
tion throughout the New Amsterdam engagement. 

Then FRAZEE & LEDERER will elevate her to stardom, probably returning her to Chicago. 
If present plans carry, theatricals will witness the unusual occurrence of a woman becoming 
a star within a year, or little ni<»;i\ ait«r -.In- spiki* brr Hrst line as a dramatic actress. 



Adelaide Norwood, the prima don- 
na, is to be a feature at the Majesties 
in the west during the present month. 

Henri French has designs upon the 
Wright Brothers' airships. Henri s;iys 
he thinks he will become a flier next 
summer. 



Jim Thornton is detained in Chi- 
cago this week, under the doctor's 
care, obliging a cancellation of his 
engagement at Ilammerslein's this 
week. 



LHNEDIN TROUPE. 

World Famed Acrobatic Cyclists. 
Booked direct through JAMES E. DONEOAN, 



Manager. 



Bessie Wynn has been booked by 
the Orpheum offices for a few weeks 
in the middle west and will appear at 
the Majestic, Chicago, during Decem- 
ber. 



Charles l<>oliriuui slipped over a 
regular pice of press work Monday 
when h<- ;in<l Kyr|e Hellew making a 
trip ;ironri<l !n world in his own 
t« ;ut !: ji ■:< 1 a company of fifty, 
ll;i:-"i. n :.|i»rtoire from here to Sl- 
..p. .r ' !..-■ 1: That's got a little SODie- 
•!:.■(: . 'it;, pipe ever landed. 



5« 



VARIETY 




BELLA DOYLE and KARL GOFORTII 

In tlwir COMEDY MINSTREL SKIT in •'ONE," with special scenery, 
Wishes ;ill a Merry Xiikis and Happy New Year. 



i»i{()i»osi;s $200,000 hoisi:. 

Springfield, Mass., Dec. 1. 

.1. C. Kemater, cashier of the Chapin 
National Bank, R \V. -Braden, IV E. 
Fox, .1. \V. Kenney, C. T. Shean, W. 
M. Kimball and Dr. J. T. Shechan are 
anions the prominent Springfield citi- 
zens who have organized a corpora- 
tion to erect a new theatre building 
on Main street. 

The company is capitalized at $500,- 
000. It is estimated the building will 
cost $200,000. The theatre is to have 
a capacity of 2,f>00. Ground will be 
broken .Ian. 1. The Samuel M. Green 
Co. has drawn the plans and say the 
theatre will be completed next August. 



and Laury Valentcene, of that act, 
were married at the City Hall, Chi- 
cago, Nov. I'M. 



The Kirksmith Hutler Girls' Or- 
chestra, L\"> pieces, now playing lyceuni 
engagements, will invade vaudeville 
the latter part of January. Mr. But- 
ler has another act in the varieties, 
the Kirksmith Sisters (sextet) on the 
western vaudeville circuits at present 



Mnlx'l Valenteene Moree ( formerly 
"flier" with the 'A Flying Valonteenes) 





KNOX and ALIGN 

l're-*Ol)t illg lUtecn minutes of rff el \ es> (Mi ' 
comedy in "mie 

Nut a (lull tin 1 1 1 1 >■ ii t lietwri a the laughs A 
lively in I thai i awa> from iserytlung elt-e hi 
\ audeville 

Thev have In 'i-ii liniikcil nvi'r the I ' N" I "I" !•' I » 
TIME l.v NdKMAN .1 KI'I'K K 1 ES. 



GUY SMITH'S THEATRES. 

•THE TEN CENT KING" doesn't sound 
very high falutin', but it means considerable 
and Is well applied to MANAGER GUY 
SMITH of the BROADWAY THEATRE, OAK- 
LAND. Cal . THE HOME OE INDEPENDENT 
VAUDEVILLE 

The Broadway lias a capacity of 1,000 play- 
ing four shows a day and Ave on Sunday, 
hooking through the 1IKHT LEVEY CIRCUIT, 
charging ten rents all over the house. 

TDK CAMERA THEATRE, adjoining THE 
MROADWAY, is al-*o conducted by MANAGER- 
SMITH as an M. 1*. bonne and has proven a 
profitable adjunct, catching as it does the 
nightly overflow from the Broadway, which 
plays to an estimated attendance of over 20,- 
ii<M> weekly. Located at lL'th & Broadway, in 
the heart of the business district of Oakland, 
both houses have proven veritable "money 
mines" under the capable management of the 
■'Von Cent King." With years of experience 
behind him in all branches of the theatrical 
business, rated as the oldest showman in Oak- 
land, and for nine years manager of the Mae- 
Donough Theatre, the combination house of 
Oakland Mr. Smith has a thorough knowledge 
of the whims and fancies of his patrons, who. 
well awnic of this fact, always feel assured of 
satisfaction whenever patronizing a house of 
the "TEN CENT KING." 




HENNINCS, LEWIS AND CO. 

One of the standard comedy acts of vaudeville. This mmhui the ait came i • \ u York 
after a three years' absence in the West, and were immedTatclv given sixiein week- inniracis 
from the UNITED HOOKING OEEICES. 

The act has been (hanged around considerable sue c last appearing in \< w York. Hut all 
managers and agents agree that the ad is bctier now than e\cr before 

ROSS LEWIS says the "proof of lb.- pudding" is the four month-' lontraci- he received 
•ind is now playing successfully. 



A. K. Daly, who attempted to kill last summer, was sentenced for three 
his wife, Teddy Hudson, a chorus girl, years, Tuesday, after a trial. 




T. O'MALLEY JENNINCS 

The clever English light comedian, at present with "Till-: DEACON AND THE LADY.' 
a musical comedy with whh Ii he has been a decided succc-s. \\ |-. ,,,,( S( , long ago that Mr. 
Jennings first visited New York He has remained in Ann in a since First appearing In a 
vaudeville sketch, his s<rvi< cs war*' immediately In demand for productions. Mr. Jennings has 
appeared In several. 



VARIETY 



iSL 



$150,000 IN ACTS IN CHICAGO 



Chicago, Dec. 1. 

Over the books of Chicago agents 
$150,000 worth of acts pass weekly. 
Figure only a season of forty weeks; 
that me an 8 six million dollars in book- 
ings, and five per cent, of that is 
$300,000. These amounts are con- 
servative and do not include' the extra 
twelve weeks bookings of whatever 
theatres keep open the year 'round. 

Figures, if correct, don't lie. In 
this instance the estimate has been 
made by a man engaged in the book- 
ing business and fully qualified. They 
tell a concise story of Chicago's im- 
portance as a vaudeville center. 

They indicate the reason why more 
vaudeville artists have made their way 
to Windytown within the past three 
months than ever before Known in the 
memory of the oldest inhabitant; they 
prove that Chicago is easily the big- 



of a booking agent in the sources 
through which ho can place acts are 
transitory. The keen competition to 
secure houses makes it impossible for 
almost any agent to say that what he 
has today will be his tomorrow, and 
by that same token his guess would 
be no nearer correct than would the 
estimate supplied by an outsider fa- 
miliar with conditions. The figures 
are not promulgated as authoritative. 
Frank Q. Doyle with 30, leads the 
"independent agents" in the number 
of theatres booked. The Hodkins 
time has about 20; Sullivan-Consi- 
dine's office, 20; William Morris, l. r »; 
('has. Doutrick, 10; Earl J. Cox, 1 "» ; 
Jake Sternad, 10; Wm. K. Buchannan, 
12, Henry Brown, 8; Coney Holmes, 
iO; J. E. Irving, 10; Chas. O. Hard- 
ing, 10; Ed. R. Lang. Pantages time 
and r». The lately organized "oppo 




(MISS) SYDNEY SHIELDS. 




>rtly. She will next apptv 

WIKE." writ ton especially for her. 

MISS SHIELDS Is known as "THE MAIDE ADAMS OV VAUDEVILLE. 



gost vaudeville center outside of the 
Metropolis, for both actor and man- 
ager. 

An estimate of the number of the- 
atres which draw upon Chicago for a 
part or all of their programs shows a 
total of about .V>0 houses, divided 
about equally, bet wren "Independent" 
and "Association" booked. The fig- 
ures which follow, relating to the "In- 
dependents," have not been confirmed 
through application to the various 
agencies mentioned; obviously they 
could not be more correct if they were 
given out by the agents themselves; 
for the reason that the "vested rights" 



sition" booking office, ' T. H. ('.." has 
about 10. 

The "Association"' (Western Vaude- 
ville Managers' Assn.) presents a for- 
midable front. Manager Chas L\ 
IVray states that 175 houses are in va 
rious ways affiliated. This iniludos 
theatres in the middle west, booked 
by the association's representatives; 
the Interstate and Rosalie Muckenfuss 
houses, and a partial supply to the 
many theatres embraced in the (ins 
Sun Circuit. In addition to the "As 
sociation" and "Independent" offices 
an 1 connections, there are several 
"short circuits" drawing furtively 



upon Chicago, a considerable amount 
of "cafe" vaudeville, club entertain- 
ment and what-not. 

Circuit representation, as has been 
indicated, includes Sullivan-Consi- 
dine, Hodkins, Pantages, the Princess. 
Butterfield, C.us Sun and "T. B. C." 
To supply these circuits nobody has 
yet come forward with an estimate of 
how many acts it requires weekly. 
The Chicago local field is alone a 
whopper. While a vast majority of 



booking through Doyle set an early 
pace, fast and expensive, which has 
kept competition seething in many 
otherwise peaceful neighborhoods. 

The "T. H. C." formed through an 
alliance of what had previously been 
known as the Churchill, Keefe and 
Miles time, can be credited with book- 
ing and handling the most expensive 
bills, week in and week out, booked 
from Chicago agencies. The alliance 
forms, also, the most compact front of 




THOMAS J. GRAY. 



has made rapid atrides 



THOMAS I (JHAY. -THE VERSATILE VAl DEVILLE WHITER,' 
in ili«' Theatrical Husinrss. 

Practically unknown two yiars ano, he entered the writing I'm hi, ami since (Inn has written 
successful material for over two hundred artists. ANY LITTLE (JIRL THAT'S A NICE 

LITTLE C.IRL IS THE RIC.HT LITTLE (URL FOR ME. I'llINK IT OVER. MARY." 

"CRISTO ('OM'MItO." "NOT ME." "LET ME HAVE A KISS I'NTIL TO-MORROW, THEN 
ILL COME AROl'ND AND PAY IT HACK," and over a dozen oilier popular hits owe their 
birth to -TOMMY," as they call him around the Putnam HuildiiiK. 



performers obtain their own employ- 
ment there are eight or a dozen "ten- 
percenters" (agents) who operate in 
conjunction with some of the offices 
or book strictly "on their own," plac- 
ing clients on a basis of commission 
ft r recompense. The number includes 
Kddie Shayne. Norman Kriedonwald. 
Adolph Meyers. Tom Hrantford, Harry 
Spingold. Murray Wee, Lee Krausf, 
"and there are others." Kvory season 
the crop of commission men, so it is 
said, varies in size and generally ha \ <• 
been short lived; but this year is an 
exception. The "Ass nciai ion" has 

thrown open its doors to such agents 
as Manager Way desires to enter from 
the outside. This h;is been a source 
of substantial encouragement to more 
than one ten-percenter." 

The most conspicuous incidents tie- 
I resent season has thus far disclcsed 
is 1 1 1 • * i ii i roduct ion of "big names" 
into "<mall time" bills and the forma- 
tion of the Theatre Hooking Cor- 
poration ( before referred to as "T. 
H (' ."). To Frank Q. Doyle should 
uo the credit of interjecting the big 
names and big salariel hcadliiWT us ;i 
general proposition. In a desiiltorv 
way the "big ones" ha\o been shown 
at the local ,, 10-20 , s" but theatres 



all the "opposition" which the "As- 
sociation" finds presented to it. 

Hut aside from fact and figures 
there has been a side light of humor 
which has made the season productive 
of something else than sodden reali- 
ties. Somewhere in the infinite scheme 
of mid-west vaudeville is an associa- 
tion, strayed or stolen. It. was to have 
been a mutual affair, to embrace every 
manager of a vaudeville theatre who 
looked to Chicago for its source of 
supply or who operated a vaudeville 
house within a ridus of ever s:> many 
mib s from this city. The prelim- 
inary meetings were held; opposition 
mei opposition with knives sheathed, 
a name was selected, officers were 
chosen and three meetings were held. 
Hut ihe fourth one ne\er came off. 

It's a sad tab to relate; that an able 
bodied association oi vaudeville wise- 
acres should be los* or loose some- 
where, endangering nob'»dy but itself 
and fruitful of nothinu save s.uno real 
laughs. lint sin h K the case; for 

in its place we find an association of 
"As.-ociai ion" mar i :■■ rs 

And the I " 1 1 : ■ . i . lintel luses some 
good -piiibi-, uh<i promised and re- 
sohed and nu'd tliit they should 
meet each foi'ioL'ht and "get mutual." 



6o 



VARIETY 



VAGARIES OF ACTORS 



Did you ever walk down that part 
of Broadway known as the Rlalto? 
Yes? Well, then if you kept your eyes 
wide open you have undoubtedly no- 
tired some of the things herewith set 
forth. 

Time and time again I have seen 
the "heavy" of the melodramatic stage 
strut proudly along New York's main 
thoroughfare and even though with 



tempted a serious role. Belasco saw 
the making of a great character actor 
in Warfleld. He starred him a short 
while after in "The Music Master." 
Warfleld was a tremendous success. 
The play ran for almost two years on 
Broadway. Then it was sent on tour. 
Warfleld played the role for nearly 
Ave years. Today when one sees him 
walking down the street it isn't David 




PHIL MILLS and BBSSE MO.ULTON 

M<< tin/ with gratifying success— presenting their Laughing Oddity 

"A TRIAL PERFORMANCE." 
MKKKY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. 



hut a lone nickel in the jeans lie would 
look askance at the mere mention of 
vaudeville. Mow did 1 Know that he 
was a melodramatic heavy? Well, 
that is just the purpose of this story 
and the only excuse for it. 

It was his general appearance, the 
characteristic manner in which he 
strutted along and the supercilious air 
with which he greeted those who pass- 
ed him by. His clothing and the man- 
ner worn also had something to do 
with the classification. 

Actors are not cast in a different 
mould than that of we other mortals, 
although there are a host of the form- 
er who would like to have the general 
public believe differently. But still 
there is something about the actor that 
makes it easy for one who has de- 
veloped a slight sense of observation 
to distinguish him in any sort of a 
crowd, no matter how large or how 
small. 

There are three or four actual in- 
cidents that one can take as an exam- 
ple of what the playing of tin; certain 
line of characters will have on the 
delineator. 

Take, for instance, David Warfleld. 
The story of his debut in the theatri- 
cal world is too well known to need 
retelling. A few years ai;o he was a 
Hebrew conie:lian in the Weber and 
Fields all star stock company that held 
forth at. the little music hall on lower 
Broadway and was as jovial a clown 
as one would care to meet. Jests and 
pranks were part ol his life off as well 
as on the stage. Tlwii came the 
change. 

Warfield was plan-d under contract 
by David Belasco, after he had at- 



Warfleld that passes you by, but "The 
Music Master." 

From the smiling good natured 
jokester of other days he has changed 
to a man whose face is seamed with 
the marks of a great sorrow, his walk 
is that which he used In the character 
and every move, even to the slightest 
gesture, is that of the principal char- 
acter in his greatest success. 

Richard Mansfield, the greatest of 
all American character actors until his 
death, and to whom there is no suc- 
cessor in all of the dramatic stars of 
the American stage to-day, was an- 
other of those who through the long 
playing of parts absorbed so much of 




the characters into his system that for 
years he was acting off as well as on 
the stage. 

Season in and out one read in the 
dailies of many eccentricities of the 
noted actor. First it would be a row 
with a leading lady; then a disturb- 
ance with a hotel proprietor, perhaps, 
because some guest had knocked on 
his door by mistake, or some other 
trivial happening would cause the star 
to flare up and cause no end of com- 
motion. 

There were times when he would 
rather cancel an engagement that 
meant thousands of dollars rather than 
to use a dressing room not arranged 
to suit his peculiar ideas. And all of 
this was because of the fact that his 
art had absorbed him and that he was 
living in its atmosphere continually. 



a part or character there must be 
something indefinable in it that 
strikes a responsive chord in the be- 
ing of the man or woman who essays 
the portrayal. 

When such a role is thrust upon an 
actor it is usually their greatest suc- 
cess and it will be ever afterward 
recalled by the mannerisms that cling 
because of the playing of the role. 
Fred. 

The "influenza" habit has struck 
London with a rush again, mostly 
among the women. Marie Lloyd, Ro- 
sie Lloyd «nd Victoria Monks were 
among the first to pick up the habit. 



Valazzi is back again at the Empire 
in Leicester Square again and is scor- 
ing a bis hit with his sloping the slope 
trick. 




THE RLNGL1NGS IN 1 S S 1 . 

How many RIXGLIXC HKOTNERS ran you pi.k out 



ORIGINAL TOSSING AUSTINS 

Merry Christmas to All. 

On the UNITED TIMK. 

Direction ALF. T. WILTON. 



Those wild eccentric Shaw charac- 
ters Arnold Daly essayed with so great 
a success that he has been dubbed the 
American disciple of Shawism, have no 
doubt much to do with that artist's 
many well known eccentricities. It is 
because of these eccentric traits more 
than anything else (it is the belief of 
some) that he was named to succeed 
Mr. Mansfield at the time of the lat- 
ter's demise. 

There are a host of others that might 
l;e mentioned in the eccentric class 
but, this feature of absorbtion has 
also its brighter side, where the artist 
known to be of the temperament that 
would lead them to view the darker 
side of life's way have been switched 
from that path through the continual 
playing of a comedy role. 

May Irwin is of those. When ever 
one sees May she is just the jolly 
"Judy" of the character she portrayed 
years ago. Sam Bernard is another; 
Lew Fields, who, if appearances count 
for anything, would be an undertaker, 
stands out as a particular bright ex- 
ample of the good that comedy char- 
acters work in the shaping of an ac- 
tor's life. 

What the cause of the transposition 
of characteristics is would be hard t > 
define, but it evidently is nothing more 
or less than a form of auto suggestion. 

These are but a few notable ex- 
amples in proof that to be great in 



Harry Lauder is underlined on 
the American, New York, programs 
as "Coming Feb. 20." George Lash- 
wood's date of return is set for 
.Ian. L\ 




LILLIAN WRIGHT 
LLOYD and CLAYTON 

AUKItir.VS PREMIER NOVELTY DANCERS 
Hooked Solid. 

N()TH'K-()w;iik' to several mistakes Id bill- 
ing matter ;n tho past few weeks I wish to 
state that this n< t is not to be billed as Lillian 
WriKhr and Dan. inp Hoys, but LILLIAN 
WRIGHT AXD LLOYD AND CLAYTON. 

We are now making a successful tour of the 
south. 

Merry Christmas to all friends. 



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41* aTRAND, W. 0. 

Mail for Americans and Europeans in Kurope 
above will be promptly forwarded. 



if addressed care VARIETY as 



London, Dec. 1. 
There may be a legal mix-up over 
the selling rights of the music of "The 
Chocolate Soldier" between the musi- 
cal Arms of Feldman and Francis Day 
& Hunter on this side and the Ameri- 
can firm interested, Remlck & Co. 
For Ave years Remick's catalogue was 
handled over here by Francis Day & 
Hunter. The agreement ran out a 
few months ago. Remick arranged 
with Feldmam for the future. Francis 
Day & Hunter now claim "The Choco- 



Maiie Lloyd is arranging a trip to 
South Africa for Christmas time of 
next year. She will probably play an 
engagement of a month with the Hy- 
inans there 



.1. W. Witon, formerly a ventrilo- 
quist, is thinking of taking a trip to 
Australia shortly with a view of open- 
ing an agency to hook English and 
Australian acts. The agency if start- 
ed wi!i no doubt he connected with the 
Wieland agency, London. 




TOUCAT 

ASSISTKh I'.V 1'I.Oii D'.MJZA. 

Out in the Middle West the n>\» liy ni 'lull-vis number i- Kainiim appreciation from 
managers and audiences accustomed tn wiiiu-s.-iii ; \ . ■ i i • I « ■ v 1 1 1 1 • hills bonked through the WEST- 
ERN VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION. 

They have the only troupe of trained uenuinc ^ame roosN rs In Hie world, and to embellish 
their performance, spechil scenery and * • 1 • • < t r i • ■ ; 1 1 lighting ei'iv> u ,-u-c carried for a full stage 
showing. 

TORCAT and FLOH D'ALIZA are in constant demand, and <lurins the past few seasons 
have played almost every prominent vaudeville hi>u<e in the Mni.ll. West, South and far West 
with an act which has invariably been appreciate.!. 



late Soldier" music was published be- 
fore the agreement with KemicU. 
ended. It is said an effort will be made 
to secure an injunction against Feld- 
man by Francis lmy & Hunter, re- 
straining Feldman from continuing tie* 
sale of the score. 



The (•rent Curt or, an illusionist. 
played sort of a trial at the Palace. 
Manchester, last week. The Palace N 
on the DeFrece tour.. 

Ayoe, "the Danish Guilbert" is 
booked to play the Orplieum Circuit in 
the States some time next year. 



The Palace. London is at present in 
the midst of one of the worst business 
slumps it has .-altered in three years 
or more. The n ason seems to be the 
lack of big at i ract ions. "The Balloon 
Ciirl" which would never prove a draw 
by it ell in London, a sketch in which 
Lawrence dr. ssmith appears, and Bar- 
elay (Inniiiniti are seemingly the chief 
attractions. While the acts are good 
oiM s to till in with, none can draw, by 
'n\ing their names displayed outside. 
'i "ne (o'i-cnni is fortunate enough to 
ha\e S< •> mour Hicks f r an attraction. 
Business there is very good. The 
Hippodrome is doing fairly with Ella- 
line Terris, while the Pavillion has a 



big drawing card in Little Tich, seem- 
ingly the only one who can fill the 
house. The Tivoli is securing fair 
business. Now that another general 
election will occur in a few weeks, 
speculation Is keen as to what effect 
this will have on the music halls, 
especially those in the West End. The 
suburban halls are almost certain to 
suffer. 

Marie Courtney, mostly known as 
"Little Marie Lloyd," made her first 
appearance last week in the West End 
at the "Tivoli. The younger one has 
a style that will most certainly get her 
along if she sticks to the halls. 



Daisy Wood, who has been unable 
to fulfill her engagements during the 
last few weeks owing to illness, will 
not play any more music hall dates 
before rehearsing for the Liverpool 
pantomime she is engaged for. 



Law son and N anion have been book- 
ed for twenty-four weeks on the Var- 
iety Controlling Co. Tour during next 
year. 

The Jacksons, who lately returned 
from America, where they have been 
playing in musical comedy, are now 
appearing at the Alhambra under the 
name of the Saxones. 




JEN IE JACOBS 

The hest-kiciw i' ;nnl inn. -t i >» • | ■ »i I : i r~ i<iu.il< !h<-.ii rii-.il ;n:.ni m Kuntp,. or America. 



Lawrence Grossmith is at the Palace 
in a sketch, "The Loose End," hav- 
ing to do with a "high class" (rook, 
who is also an inventor and a "John- 
nie," played by tirossmith. There are 
many interesting moments. The 
piece should prove of value in the 
music halls all over England. 




JjUinhciti is Hie father of N a son, 
born last week. 

Will Evans is reported to have been 
engaged by the Urury Lane Theatre 
Company for their Panto in 1911-12. 

The Wiclund agency has hooked for 
Australia, Niagara and Falls, Carmen 
Turia, Wilson Hallett and Jack Ark. 



The Variety Consolidated Theatre 
Co., Ltd., whieii controls the Euston, 
Metropolitan, Su'.ith Loudon and Chel- 
sea Music Hall, in its yearly report, 
announces no dividend will he paid. 
These halls make up part of the "Syn- 
dicate" time. 

At the Puluce the Two Bobs dep- 
utized for Ben Davies, and "cleaned 
up" in great, shape. 



LILLIAN SHAW 

Vaudeville's newest. Iieidl:n<r 

.Fust flnishiriL' .1 tour of P 1; WILLIAMS 
nou-^os as s'nr ;»tt ra< I ion uiTeo-l re'iirn date- 
this season from Mr. Willhuns- Preparing ;i:i 
entirely new specialty for next season. 



Montgomery and Moore have decid- 
ed to return home for the holidays, 
though they have had enough time 
offered to keep them o\er here for a 
yar. The team is now finishing a 
tour of the Barra.- i'i Md houses play- 
ing this \\'el< ;ii <|:< 1 1 ippodrotne. 
Brighton. 'I he\ \\ ■ \ , « »ti"«-i-- -ci eight 
weeks at the I * ; i ! . 1 • • ■ to '-dlow; also 
South Africa :n lanuary, and fr 111 
there :o A'p!' i:::i t'o: Bh.dards. They 
w ill pf'iiiNi. c.mii' o\er next, summer 

to p].i\ the I » ; 1 i . t < • * * 



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VARIETY 



PICKING A WORLD-BEATER 



By TOM A. PRICE. 

Creator of "A HUSTLER OPI». 



"To whine don't have to be a dis- 
grace," averred A. Hustler Opp 
thoughtfully as he pressed the button 
and gave a surprised waiter his order 
for the thirteenth consecutive pony of 
absinthe. "I have whined myself and 
been glad to get away with it." 

The champion advance agent, of the 
greater city had just returned from 
the road with a wad which his brother 
Elks had refused to permit him to 
spend and was insisting on advertis- 
ing, in his own inimitable way, the 
fart that he was back to take the lead- 
ership of the great and always busy 
order of the Talkers of ^roadway. 

"Did I ever tell you about the time 
I rescued Olivia from the oblivion of 
a fair ground tent and made Oscar the 
Great pay her $2,000 a week? No? 
Well, it's worth while listening to. 
Give me your attention. 

"It was like this. I hit Buffalo one 
day in September. The breeze from 
the lake was already beginning to hint 
of the rigors which would accompany 
Miss Winter when she arrived a little 
later and didn't have even a fall over- 
coat. I hit all the city editors in the 
town for a job, but they either knew 
me or were in the throes of a financial 
crisis. I couldn't land the job. 

"It was after the day I had handed 
Tony my last dime for a hamburger 
sandwich that I sat in the office of a 
third-class hotel and glanced over the 
date columns of a paper left on a 
chair by some former occupant. I 
found a fair was to open in Canton, 
Ohio, the following Monday. I read 
the list on Friday. 

"It didn't take me long to make up 
my mind to get to that fair ground 
before it opened. I knew that I would 
have to have some kind of a front 
when I got there, so I begged into the 




CHUTES, SAN FRANCISCO. 

The nbovo is a view of a portion ol the San 
Francisco CHUTES. This amusement park, 
located on Fillmore St.. boasts of the most 
unique location for an amusement park in the 
world. It occupies practically a square block 
of Kround in the heart of the city and con- 
tains the usual riding devices and amusements 
known to all park* in the east. In addition, 
it has a magnificent Zoo of several hundred 
wild animals, the only collection on the I'aclflc 
Coast. 

However, the great magnet of the CHUTES 
is its theatre, a beaatiful Class A st< el and 
concrete structure w^rfh a comfortable seating 
cap.icity of fifteen hundred. 

The theatre plavs the regular I'ANTAGES 
CIRCUIT ACTS, beside several additional fea- 
tures which are booked weekly in conjunction 
with the regular card. 

The house plays but one matinee and one 
evening excepting Sunday at prices of in-L'o-.'SM 
cent*. 

The Chute.-* is now entering upon its fif- 
teenth year of prosperity and Is one of the 
landmarks of San Francisco, visited by all 
tourists besides enjoying a large following 
from among the residents of the city. 

EI). LEVY is the general manager of the 
Chutes. Smiling ART HICKMAN directs the 
theatre. 



back room of Tony's lunch room and 
changed into a paste be-splattered suit 
that I had used in my last trip on the 
road — for you must understand that 
this was in the days when I threw my 
own paper and mixed my own stick- 
um. 

"I hit Canton on the rods of a bag- 
gage wagon attached to a local pas- 
senger train after I had been put off 
the fast ones too often to permit me 
to retain confidence in myself, and at 
once beat it for a rum shop whose 
proprietor had immigrated from the 
same town in Missouri that is still try- 
ing to forget that I was born within 



its limits. My reception was warm 
enough considering the clothes I wore 
and I actually pursuaded the Old 
Friend to go down to the express of- 
fice and get my suit case for me. 

"With the baggage once more in my 
possession I donned the glad rags 
which had broken the simple hearts 
of the country girls all along my last 
route and piked it for the fair grounds 
just outside the town. One of the 
hackmen invited me to ride, but I told 
him that my constitution always de- 
manded pedestrianism in the morning. 

"It was at the gate of the fair 
grounds that I gave vent to the most 
famous whine in history and the line 
of talk which gives rise to this story. 
It was aften ten o'clock and the Geek 
on the gate didn't want to let -me in. 
Needless to say I was shy a ducket. 

" 'Say, mister,' I told him, 'I gotta 



"She was standing in front of a for- 
tune teller's tent. Her big black eyes 
caught mine and hold them. She look- 
ed as though she might be in trouble 
and I thought she was dissatisfied, so 1 





JIMMIE LUCAS 

Assisted by MISS FRANCES FIELDS. Is 
now playing In a brand new act, entitled 

NONSENSE PERSONIFIED." as a feature 
attraction, with great success. Next week, 
Little Rock. 



git in. My bess didn't send me n-.i 
ticket when he told nie to come and 
join him an' he's already inside, doe, 
you wouldn't wanta see a feller go on 
the bum would yu ? I just gotta git 
inside, mister, or get fired. (Jo on an' 
be a good feller.' 

"Well, there was a whole lot more 
junk to it, but he finally let nio in 
when I promised to get the boss and 
bring him back to the gate to vouch 
for me. That was all I wanted. 

"That whine at the gate won nie a 
chance and Chance won me Olivia - 
but that comes along later in the story. 

"After I got inside I wandered down 
the line and maced every tent and plat- 
form show on the big trail for a chance 
to talk in front, but they all turned me 
down. There wasn't one who would 
even listen to a proposition to do 
groun 1 work and grind. It was as 
discouraging as trying to find a friend 
in the Knickerbocker when you are 
thirsty. I was about ready to give up 
hope when I first saw Olivia. 




LEON ERROL 

and 

STELLA CHATELAINE 

A Riot over the COLUMBIA AMUSEMENT 
CO. CIRCUIT with their 'Comedy Rag Dance.' 

LEON KKROL wrote and fitaged the "NEW 
JERSEY LI LUES production in its entirety 
and Is playing the leading Comedy role. 

STELLA CHATELAINE handle.-, the Ingenue 
role. 



went over and gave her the answer to 
the Rod Men's distress signal. She 
smiled and it was like a ray of sun- 
shine sneaking in at the top of a 
Moffet's flat window. I fell. 

(Continued on page 164.) 



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J. G. COXDERMAN, 

Manager JULIAN THEATRE. Chicago. 

Among the scores of vaudeville managers 
battling with the "lO-L'te- proposition in Chl- 
• ago. Mr. Conderman is one who seems to 
have solved the problem. His theatre is lo- 
ented in t.be northern part of the city, in the 
very center of a section containing nearly a 
dozen "pop" uous< s which have sprung into 
existence (luring the past few years. 
, Competition seems to stimulate the Julian' 
patronage, for no matter how many theatrc- 
of the '10-L , i>" type open for business out h:> 
way, the attendance at the Conderman the 
aire maintains a steady and certain standard 

capacity for a majority of the seventeen 
performances every week from September to 
' June 

The vaudeville wise In Wlndytown bellev 
that because the Julian does not "split" It 
week the hou-^e has an advantage; where other 
houst s present two programs each week It i 
b«lieved that the drawing power of a partlcu 
larlv £(hh\ show is not tested to its full ad 
vantage. 

Conderman shows are models of selection 



VARIETY 



63 



MIDDLE-WEST PRODUCERS 



Chicago, Dec. 1. 

Time was when managers of hall 
and "opreys" in the Central West re- 
ferred to certain companies as "only 
a lot of Chicago actors." They some- 
times, indeed often, fought shy of 
arranging time for attractions which 
hailed from Windytowo. Frequently 
managers who organized here kept the 
matter a secret in so far as they could. 
But the changes in theatrical affairs 
have brought changes in the attitude 
of western managers. Now a Chi- 
cago company goes along with the rest 
of a season's harvest. 

Whatever the cause, the effect has 
been to increase the visible supply of 
attractions which make Chicago head- 
quarters. Statisticans are too busy 
figuring out the recent census to have 
time for specific comparisons, but to 
all intents and purposes Chicago is 
some pumpkins as a place of depart- 
ure and return for dramatic shows of 
many kinds. 

Nowadays the players are recruited 
for their fitness for whatever roles 
they are cast for. In earlier times 
if the actors who traveled with any 
"one night stand" attraction could not 
play to enough people to get in all 
the passes on the date advertised, 
they could stay a second night an 1 
put on "East Lynne" for a "clean up." 



The one main who has brought most 
fame to Chicago as a producing point 
is Lincoln J. Carter. His melodramas 
have played everything from Oldtown, 
Me., to Douglas, New Mex.; from Key 
West, Fla., to Vancouver. If there 
is a theatre in this country wherein 
a Lincoln J. Carter "raeller" hasn't 
been presented, it has been built silica 
he decided to limit his industry and 
halt the progress of his prolific pen. 

Mort Singer is the most classy pro- 
ducer this town affords. From his 
Princess theatre a supply of musical 
comedies have gone forth to follow 
the foosteps of previous Singer pro- 
ductions which the La Salle gave life 
to, when Singer was the guiding 
spirit of that little play-shop. Five 
of Singer's road shows, playing cities 
and the better class of "night stands," 
are at present on tour. 

W. F. Mann has contented himself 
with one musical comedy, "The Brok- 
en Idol," for this season, but he has 
gone in for six or seven melodramas 
to radiate from his Chicago office their 
quest for house records. Harry Scott 
has fashioned his road shows on mu- 
sical comedy lines, with "The Girl 
from the U. S. A." as his leader. 

Edward Clifford, Edward Rowland. 
C.askcll. McVittey & Carpenter form 
a combination of producers which, by 




GEORGE ALL 

GKORGE ALI first cam.' t) Knuhind to play an eiiK ik<mik lit at tin- PRIRY LANK THEA- 
TRE. whore Ijtao pantomime of ' Dlik WhittiiiKton" was produced during the season of 1908-09. 
Mr. All was'very 'successful as "Mnuser, tho cat." The next year Mr. All played again at the 
Prury Lane In the pantomime. "Aladdin." and scored even a bigger hit than tho first year, 
this timo playing the dap. 

. The present year the animal impersonator goes to Gl:c-i:nw to play the eat in "Pick Whlt- 
tlngton" again, nt the Grand Theitre. IP-fore reh«ar-iim for the pantomime in Glasgow, Mr. 
All played his sketch at the KOLIKS HEKGKKE. PARIS. Mr. AH has also played much 
vaudeville time in England. 

Extract from "Comoedia," Paris. Oct. L , L». l!»lo : 
At last we have found the onlv one capable : >f playing the dog in 'Chanticler,' and I 
wrote the other evening to Madame Simon (who play* the Pheasant in 'Chanticler') to see 
Oeorge All, the extraordinary animal iinnv - -«»nator. wlm*e portrayal of the animal Is so true 
to life the public demanded that li. inw^rtiein more of hi< wonderful performance with which 
he has created a phenomenal success. It is certain that if Kdmund Rostrand knew of George 
Ali before he had produced Chanticler' he would have engaged this marvelous dog-Imper- 
sonator for the part which he created at the Prury Lane pantomime the season previous. 
Nearly all the regular patron •- of the Folles Hergere come to the theatre at the time Mr. All 
Is due to perform and every evening he meets with the same amount of applause, justly due 
this great artist." 



cutting in on each other's attractions, 
must necessitate a superior system 
of accounting. Rowland & Clifford 
have chief responsibility in Ave com- 
panies playing "The Rosary" and some 
more playing "The Wolf." Rowland 
& Gaskell have two companies playing 



Chicago Opera House were ten years 
ahead of their time, beautiful to be- 
hold und Chicago built. But it must 
be admitted in this year of our Lord, 
lino, that New York still has some- 
thing on Chicago as a place to make 
or break "angels." Walt. 




HARRY TStTDA. 

One of the most popular Japanese on the American stage Is HARRY TSUPA. He is playing 
he I NITEP TIME with his entirely new and unusual performance of equilibrium, In which 
he FEATl RES AERIAL TRIPLE BALANCING on the REVOLVING GLOME. 



• The House of a Thousand Candles," 
two playing "The Port of Missing 
Man" and another playing "The Cow- 
boy and tho Thief." Gaskell & Mc- 
Vittey have one company playing "The 
Rosary," Gaskell, McVittey & Carpen- 
ter are "in" on companies playing 
Rosalind at Redgate" and "Harriers 
Humeri Away." 

Martin Sheeley has companies play- 
ing "Just a Woman's Way" and "The 
Flaming Arrow"; Will Kilroy has a 
musical comedy called "The Million- 
aire Kid"; there are "Climax," "St. 
Elmo" and "Paid in Full" companies 
galore, directed by Geo. Peck and his 
associates; Jake Verider, C. J. Smith 
and many others have one or more. 

Within the past few months the 
Windy City has lost the biggest guns 
in its producing battery — Harry Fra- 
zee and Geo. Lederer. The lure of 
Rroadway charmed them from the 
Lake Front and they seem to have 
left no successors. While there is 
still a Frohman, a Savage or a Di'- 
lingham to rise among Windytowns 
producers, the men who are now oper- 
ating out of the old town present a 
rather formidable showing. 

There is no reason in the world 
(save the fact that it is not) why Chi- 
cago should not be a producing center 
for numerous altraciions of the very 
best grade 

The Henderson spectacles, at the 



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FREDERICK V. ROWERS 



a !■•• now 
in '■THE 



And his French bull dog. "PON, 
playing at the La Salle, Chicago. 
SWEETEST GIRL IN PARIS" 

"Don" and his pipe will be rememl.iTed a 
1 part of tho "company" win h nii;>port«-d Mr 
Powers In vaudeville. Of ih«- two "i>i< kumn 



nies" who were in the 
as "Don's" valet. 

P°g. Pip° and vi!<l 
master In the inn il 
ers has scored u: •■ <-f 
enviable stai" ■ i d ■• : 
ideally rij i * • 1 to !i h 
^tyle. To hi-; s 
is added in hi • 



a 



ti, 



l">y i- retained 



.ne !n»w b.-e k ; ng their 
• Low wherein Mr. Iluw- 
f '•«■ rj> :i'e<t hits In his 

Tin 1 pari lie plays Is 
breezy, li^ht comedy 
k ilful aitinir an embellishment 
tine Mi/in.' vol e and method 
of biln^iiiu' 'pic 'v-rv detail oi a song 

Mr. I'.nwer^ ;ier!'(irniiii ■ <• has »-> I P • i t • ■ 1 eom- 

Illi'M I it ■■■!. ': itll tlie I n, -I ' I •■ J M ' : ■ l;t I > . < - erities 

Mi * " ; i ■ . t i.- . .■ '.\ :-:i :it-r--l<iiri 



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VARIETY 



GETTING A START IN VAUDEVILLE 

By J. A. MURPHY. 



Wetwater, Mich., Dec. 6. 
Dear Ed: 

I came mighty near not getting hero 
on account of such heavy expense last 
week. I had to stay at the hotel in 
Waupaso all day Sunday as there was 
no train for this town until night and 
my board bill was $14. When I got 
my salary from the manager he only 
gave me $19. I said there was some 
mistake about it and 1 should have 
$2.' , >.7f>. He took a little book out 



the Hippodrome, an old skating rink 
turned into a theatre. 

There were several bills pasted on 
the outside, but I couldn't And my 
name. 

1 was cold and hungry but had no 
money to buy breakfast with so I went 
back to the depot to get warm. A 
train came in about eight o'clock and 
one man got off. I thought I would 
see where ho went so I followed him 
up town. He turned down a side 
street and stopped at a house that 
had a sign on the door "Mrs. Patton. 




ALF. CAMM and THEIR A 

Introducing a new Joy-Thriller, "• intermingled with real ventrilo- 
quism and artistic dramatics, Inaugurating a vast departure and aptly 



termed 



VENTRILO-lUtAMA. 

S.-C. Circuit. 

Direction 

NORMAN' .lEFPERIKS. 



of his vest pocket and showed me 
where he had written Newcom 1'yker 
L'O. "There." he said, "that's what 
you are down for and that's what you 
will get, less five per cent. 1 don't 
often pay that much for an act, but 
the Jasbo people said you were good 
and I took their word for it." 

I had nothing to show that 1 was 
to get any more. The telegram did 
not mention the price it just said 
"Waupaso rush photos confirm." 1 
took the $ 1 \) and after paying the 
baggage man, laundry, hotel and other 
expenses 1 only had $ L!M» l««ft. Then 
I paid 60 cents express charges on a 
bundle of photos returned from one 
of tin; towns I had rushed them to. 
When I opened the bundle they were 
not mine at all but belonged to some 
trained dogs. This left me with $4.30, 
the exact fare to WYtwater. 

I arrived here at 2 a. in. and not 
knowing where to go 1 stayed in the 
depot until day light and then found 



Theatrical Hoarding House.'' He 
opened the door and went in. So did 
I. A big woman in an apron came up 
from the basement and said, " can't 
give you any rooms till some of last 
week's people get out. Every room 
is full and there is a sketch team in 
the parlor. You can set in the kit- 
chen till breakfast time and after that 
1 can fix a room for you." 

After breakfast I went to the Hippo- 
drome and found the manager. He 
said he never did any business with 
the Jasbo Agency and had not engaged 
me through any other agency. He 
didn't know what they meant by send- 
ing me. His bill was full. He was 
very sorry but that settled it. 

While he was telling me this a mes- 
senger boy handed him a telegram, 
lie read it quickly and said, "I have 
a disappointment, and if you can work 
in one I will give you $30 for the 
week. I confirmed at once. 

Newcom Pyker. 



GOLDBERG IS EXPERIMENTING. 

Bloomington, 111., Dec. 8. 
Louis Goldberg is this week trying 
out a new plan; he has turned over 
his beautiful new vaudeville house, 
the Majestic, to a brace of Shubert at- 
tractions, Louis Mann and De Wolf 
Hopper, and has shifted the variety 
bill back to the Castle, where he first 
made his start. Should Goldberg be 
able to book enough "night stand 
dates to make the Majestic profitable, 
the new arrangement will continue. 
This week will tell the tale. 



DOUBLE STAGE WEDDING. 

Wilkes-Barre, Dec. 8. 
F. E. Blake, a Chicago traveling 
man, loved and would wed Nellie Mc- 
Geehan, of the "Merry Maidens" 
"merry, merry." Joseph Londron. Jr.. 
and Hazel Langley, both members of 
the same company, were mutually 
agreeable to marriage ties. 

The quartet decided to make the 
event a double affair and were wed, 
last Friday evening, on the stage of 
the Lucerne. 




AUBREY C. ritlNdl.K and VIOLET ALLEN (Mrs. Priugle). 

Two ch'vtr v;iM'l' vi''i Tun. ' ■ : ..i r. j r. - • iii. ,1 in th«> ;ib :v«- portraits. 

MK. I'lMMii.K i- .1 ! t!<m of pimnci.k AND WHITING, who have won 

establish*".! fiv..r w'h " i< .■ i> ;r\. .i-i,;;, ( | |!!{K\KI.\(1 INTO VAUDEVILLE." 

1 * M- I 1 :■'• ■ : . ■■ t iii vaudeville as VIOLET ALLEN 

> ■•■ i;. t.. • .;■•.. mi M'.KI'IXd AN APPOINTMENT." 

'■■•<■- ■ : . ( hi Mi i . r- * . t i ;» ■ uplift of vaudeville In the very 

i v. in bull the singing turn and the sketch. 



MISS ALI.KN i :i I 
AND CO.. a n t\.-! -k. ■ 

Both Mr. and Mr- 1 
nature of t in- :• - •<• • 
That their t ft >: i - v m u 
are aluio;- 1 loiitinu hi- > 



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.■i- . "\.i: i i manifest through the fart that they 

ii !!:■■ b. bi!i.- tin - , null nit thf" country. 




THE MUSICAL EKEDEHICKS. 

Hooked solid over WKSTKKN VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION time. 
A Merry Christmas ami a Happy New Year to all our friends. 
Presenting Comedy and Music. 



VARIETY 



65 



STRAY VARIETY THOUGHTS 



By BRANSBY WILLIAMS. 



London, Dec. 1. 

I have named this short paper 
'^Btray Thoughts, " because I prom- 
ised a few lines for the annual and 
now find the time short. 

In writing for Varietv one must 
keep in mind the readers are now 
cosmopolitan and not Just New York- 
ers. I, myself, read Variety every 
week at home in London here and 
always find it interesting and certain- 
ly with plenty of food for thought. 

If it is not the latest '"combine" 
or "join-up," it is some grfat legiti- 
luate star has condescended to take a 
huge salary from the variety manager 
either in America or England. 

It is much the same in both coun- 
tries. Many of the actor and act- 
ress stars who at one time thought 
the music hall very infra d'nj, but now 
swallow it all if gilded with a huge 
salary. How few of them made good, 
anyhow good enough to stay and be 
rebooked? Very few! They arc as a 
rule bad single-handed entertainers, 
lost when relying on "self" without 
the scenery ami effects. 

It is much cleverer in my opinion 
to hold an audience by one"s own abil- 
ity and personality than when sur- 



rounded with everything in scenery — 
costume-effect — In fact every illusion 
that money can buy. 

In looking around another thought 
strikes me. How the comic singer in 
England is dying out — how many re- 
fined turns, instrumental, etc., are 
taking their places. Not that I can 
believe the comic singer will die out 
altogether. Wht is wanted are writ- 
ers of good comedy and character 
songs. 

So few of them can burlesque. In 
America good burlesque is much more 
popular than in England — but bur- 
lesque well done never fails. The 
only specimens we have seen here for 
sometime is "The Follies" burlesques 
by Peleisier. The audiences have 
yelled at them. 

Another thought "(Jags." Strange 
the number of times and ways you hear 
a gag told or acted by so many dif- 
ferent performers, who mostly forget 
where they originally got it. So much 
so, that they may claim it. 

It does not always pay to originate 
a gag or new show ("business") be- 
cause it is so soon appropriated. This 
levives the thought of the "copy act" 
that goes on in both countries so 



much. I have been victimized by eigh- 
teen pirates In England. I was well 
copied in America by a gentleman who 



was on tin bill with me. A few 
weeks afterwards, he worked the 
Keith circuit with the "reault." 




HARRY FENTELLE and VIOLA YALLOUIE. 



Who have just tin i stint 
liortly in the Hast. 



ELITE ENTEKTA I NEKS 
most successful imir <>! tin 1 OKI'IIEI'.M CIIUTIT 



will bo sum 




LANCTON and LUC1KK. 

\n-l tht'ir babv <l;ni«lit'T wishes all friends a Merry Xmas nml Happy New Y« ;i 

As usual a big hit on UNITED TIME. 
Next season an all now ACT assisted by JESSE WHITE. 
Unde- management MAX HART. Xmas Week, Oreenpolnt Theatre. 



ll is 1 lie managers who encourage 
it because they get a ••ropy" cheaper, 
but how short sighted, for how much 
does it DRAW? 

It is xery seldom if ever a copyist 
ever reaches the salary or position of 
the original. Some years ago in Amer- 
ica the managers of certain theatres 
would offer a long engagement to a 
man if he would duplicate an act on 
an opposite n lour. 1 do not state this 
as a surmise, but as a fact. 1 can 
name and prove the manager and the 
actor. (Col bless the latter for he 
was a man; now great and popular in 
both Countries). The actor refused. 
Hut there was another who had not 
so much thought and conscience. I 
shall always be grateful to Variktv 
for the "roast" it gave a certain Amor- 
iejin who pirated some of my act, after 
I had bli 1 he count r\ . 

As I write my thoughts are slra>- 

illg to SOIIM- p|e;|>.;i.ut tilllCS, places ail I 

people it has In *i ■ 11 my lot. to meet on 
"the other side." | have some ver\ 
sweet thoughts el some sweet peop'e 
and I hope there ;n e many Americans 
who have had the same experience 
here. 

I know of some. The pity is thai 
if some performers fail to please; in 
a strange land they go away with bit 
tor thoughts of the people and the 
country. We cannot all he aide to 
please. \\V all d<> not understand 

t he (dia nged <on I i: ions ;• u I 1 );• locn I 
isms." 

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PARIS NOTES 

BY EDWARD O. KENDREW 




Paris, Nov. 29. 
A new revue entitled "Remettez 
nous ca" by F. Lemon, Arnould and 
Abric, is due at the Eldorado Dec 2. 
It invariably takes a number of men 
to write a French revue, but it is not 
usual for them all to sign. The first 
author is know.n by name as former 
secretary of several concert halls and 
he is not likely to hand us the fruit 
his name recalls. 



Miss Adelaide, the American dan- 
seuse, is engaged for the Palace, Lon- 
don, for May next, and not at the Al- 
hambra. It appears that Mme. Bal- 
thy is likewise booked for the Palace 
for a sketch. Jane Marnac is engaged 
for the Wintergarten, Berlin, for 
March next. Nuibo, the operatic sing- 
er, may appear in vaudeville with 
Mile. Charpentier. This is announced 
as a "new departure" by friends of 
the couple. 



Dakota, New York; Sept. 18, Michi- 
gan, Tennessee, Kansas, Colorado; 
Sept. 25, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mem- 
phis Exposition; Oct. 2, Utah, Illinois; 
Oct. 9, American Royal Stock Show, 
Kansas City; Oct. 14, Texas; Oct. 31, 
Louisiana. 



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Still they come. Another group of 
French singers have formed them- 
selves into an independent syndicate 
to be known as the "Association 
Generate des Artistes Lyriques de 
France." Every branch of the pro- 
fession now has its own society. The 
singers have three. 



The death is reported from Cassis 
of M. Vauthier, a well known lyrical 
artist, who has appeared in a number 
of operettes. 



The Council of the Russian Empire 
has filed a proposition for a law to 
reduce the number of legal and com- 
pulsory holidays. They number at 
present 90, and the commission pro- 
poses to make only 66 days legal holi- 
days, being 52 Sundays and 14 recog- 
nized fete days throughout the coun- 
try. 



There has also been some contra- 
diction over the Anna Held engage- 
ment at the London Palace. It was 
given out that Anna Held had signed, 
probably for the month of January, 
but it appears that Butt returned to 
London without giving a confirmation. 
Whether this will come in later is so 
far unknown. 



FAIR DATES APPORTIONED. 

Chicago, Dec. 8. 

As a result of conferences between 
the secretaries of the various State 
Fair associations, held here last week, 
the time has been set for most of the 
principal State fairs for 1911. Full 
weeks are allotted in all cases, the 
opening date for the various general 
"pumpkin shows" being as follows: 

Aug. 28, Iowa, Ohio; Sept. 4, Ne- 
braska, Minnesota; Sept. 11, Kansas, 
Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, South 



STRAY VARIETY THOUGHTS. 

(Continued from page 65.) 

In America with its wonderful ter- 
ritory both can go on advancing and 
improving — here in England we go on, 
but the country cannot open up like 
America; it is too, small. 

If managers all over the world will 
continue to wipe out the objectional. 
whenever possible, the variety theatre 
will continue to grow and there will be 
no more CKadband or Stiggins to cast 
a stone. 

The continual growth of vaudeville 
and variety and the interchange of the 
theatre will by and by mean that the 
public will have to turn to the music 
hall for its entertainment, musical and 
draniatie. 

So now with sweet thoughts to all 
old friends on the great Broadway of 
th° vaudeville world, I gather the stray 
thoughts together and hasten to mail 
this with the one great thought and 
wish of Charles Dickens' "God bless 
us every one." 

The new ballet, "Ship Ahoy," is on 
at the Empire. Freddie Farren, Phyl- 
lis Bedells, Unity Moore and Lydia 
Kyasht figure in the leading parts. The 
ballet is very well put on and runs al- 
most an hour. 




OUR OWN "DOC" STEINER. 

In the booking division of the show 
business, each city may have its 
"local." For New York "Doc" Steiner 
is the "big local." 

"Doc," officially tabulated by the 
census collectors as Alexander, is of 
German parentage, with a brother in 
Berlin, and another at Vienna. All 
the Steiners are famously known 
wherever vaudeville reigns. 

"Doc" emigrated to America. How, 
why or where no one has ever taken 
the pains to ascertain, and "Doc" 
never tells. It becafhe .manifest 
though that a Steiner was in town 
when "Doc" first hit the Main Lane. 
No one has ever forgotten it since. 

"Doc" "pulls" more "good stuff" 
than any three showmen in New York. 
Most of it is lost. Unless you have 
been acquainted with "Doc" for six or 
eight years and adapted yourself to 
his system of talking, it's only a word 
here and there that may be under- 
stood. Often a listener knows Doc has 
said something funny, but he must 
find an interpreter to "get'' Doc's gut- 
teral German-English. Once in a while 
"Doc" himself rushes over to someone 
he knows, saying "Come over here, 
will you, and tell this fellow what I'm 
saying?" 

"Doc" knows all the theatrical 
newspaper men and has his personal 
estimate of each. His strictures of 
them are as true as they are humor- 
ous. The other day in a Broadway 
cafe a theatrical "newspaperman" told 
"Doc" he was sorry that he had had to 
"slip something over" on him recently. 
"Don't b' sorry," said "Doc." "I 
thanked God that day that your paper 
printed it instead of any other, be- 
cause now it's only a secret between 
you and I." 

When ever "Doc" drops in to see a 
new act, "the bunch" always go to 
him for an opinion. Last week at 
Hammerstein's Victoria, someone said 
to him, after a new "single" had left 
the stage, "What do you thing of her, 
Doc?" "Poor Ralph Johnstone had to 
die," answered "Doc" as he walked 
away. 

"Doc's" dislikes are very pro- 
nounced. He does not attempt to dis- 
guise them. One day he called a news- 
paper man over to him, standing up 
against the wall in the Long Acre 
building with a defiant air, and his 
fist almost doubled up. "Say," said 
"Doc," "Understand me (he talked 
slowly this day) you can print any- 
thing you want to about me, call nn* 
anything you please, go as far as you 
like, but if you ever put my name 
again in the same paragraph with 
Jules Ruby, I'm going to hang." 

"Doc" is strong with foreign acts. 

As a matter of record he does keep 
them working, and the foreigners all 
swear by him. If a foreign turn is 
"pulled out" from "the opposition" 
and you want to learn something 
about it, seek Old Doctor Steiner. He 
knows. 

Withal, the "kidding" and every- 
thing else, to those he likes "Doc" is 
the candy kid, and he's the kind of ;i 
fellow that you can bank on. 



THE FIRST STAGE AIRSHIP. 

Willi WKIttilt ami FIELDS in Hm- bucket, us produced in the tben linns TWIRLY W1IIKLY" al the WKIIKK & FIELD MISIC HALL 
<n<>\\ WEHERS) on Mrnadwuy, New York. 

tins was some years ;iko, when JOE WEBER and LEW FIELDS were partners. Since that day many aerial craft upon the stage have 

appeared, and the nnl article i« ,ilso In its ascendancy (no Joke Intended). 



Shurky, Cielsler and Lewis, the "trio 
act" booked by William L. Lykens. 
intend appearing in blackface. 



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VARIETY 



THE LEGITIMATE SITUATION. 



The situation In the "legitimate" 
branch of theatricals, just now is very 
unhealthy. Excepting in the largest 
cities, theatricals of the combination 
brand are much depressed. 

While the depression has extended 
to all branches since the summer, the 
houses booked by "The Open Door," 
Shuberts, and Klaw ft Erlanger have 
felt the drought the more severely. 

Of the three sets of bookers of le- 
gitimate attractions, the Shuberts and 
"The Open Door" are classed as one. 
Since having John Cort, Greenwall & 
Weis. Julius Cahn and other former 
"Syndicate" circuits leave their father- 
land for the new Kingdom, as "The 
Open Door" (which means r the Shu- 
berts) was thought to or would be, 
the Shubert brothers are reported to 
have lost their dollars In crowds. Just 
now there is reported to be dissension 
within their internal councils, and to 
further that good feeling along, busi- 
ness Is admittedly bad. 

"The Open Door" people believe 
they will return to Klaw & Erlanger 
after the first of the year, along with 
John Cort, who entered in a secret 
agreement with K. ft E. a couple of 
months ago. That agreement goes 
into effect Jan. 1. What the posi- 
tion of the other "Open Doorers" will 
be at that time has not been settled 
upon. As a matter of fact no one 
wants the "one-nlghters." It was said 
at the time the Shuberts were bend- 
ing all their energies to secure them 
that they were only Inviting trouble. 

Klaw ft Erlanger have not been any 
better off outside the large cities than 
the Shuberts though not having as 
many theatres to bother about? Tt has 
been rumored that the Shuberts, see- 
ing the snag they were aiming for, 
told their day stand managers to trip 
over to the other side. 

The small town legitimate manager 
blames the condition of business upon 
the cheaper vaudeville. The cheaper 
vaudeville man blames It upon the pic- 
ture house, and the picture house man- 
ager when business is off, blames it 
nn the pictures. 

So far this season the burlesque 
people seem -to be the only showmen 
without a grouch. Tn burlesque, busi- 
ness has been better in the west than 
east, but running well throughout the 
circuits, excepting In a few spots. 

The king-pin of all the burlesque, 
Columbia, New York, is playing to 
weekly receipts not falling below $6.- 
000 with a poor show. A good attrac- 
tion sends the receipts up around $7.- 
000. Tt has become a struggle with 
the "small time" vaudeville manager 
to hold up his receipts of last year, 
with the cost of operation -early 
doubled. Tn some Instances It has 
gone beyond that, with the higher sal- 
aries and better attractions now de- 
manded by "small time" patrons. 

Among the big productions there 
have been few real winners this sea- 
son Shows upon shows have started 
out, only to "come In." More com- 
panies are now laying off for three 
weeks around the holidays than for 
yoars back. 

Though the country manager blames 
everything In sight for the light box 



office receipts, he overlooks a potent 
reason. With the dearth of attrac- 
tions in the first place for the outlying 
cities and town, and the continual run 
of bad shows, the native will not part 
with his money now through fear of 
being "stung" once more. Thus a 
good show with an established citified 
reputation may go in and out of a 
town, taking little money away with 
it. Some of the best known plays 
have records this season of below $100 
at a night performance. 

In New York there have been but 
three spectacular successes, all im 
Klaw & Erlanger houses. "Madame 
Sherry" at the New Amsterdam, the 



The judge said that everything 
graceful or rhythmical is not dancing, 
but that the girl's movements consti- 
tuted dancing under the statute. He 
imposed a fine of $50, but suspended 
sentence. 



THEATRE CHANGES HANDS. 

Schenectady, N. Y., Dec. 10. 

The Majestic here was turned over 
to A. R. Montgomery, of the vaude- 
ville team of Montgomery and HeaJey, 
last Monday. The house has been 
playing stock under the management 
of Counihan ft Shannon. 

This policy will be continued by the 
new management for the present 
There is a possibility that combina- 
tion vaudeville may be played later. 
The lease was transferred through 
Wesley N. Salisbury of the Putnam 
Building, New York. 




NELLIE NICHOLS 

•THE SONGSTRESS COMEDIENNE." 

Has made a record for speedy success. Opened In her present offering at KEITH'S HIP- 
PODROME, CLEVELAND, fifteen months ago, and has WORKED EVERY WEEK SINCE. 
Next to closing every place, and headlined most places. 

By the press compared flatteringly with the greatest "single women" acts In vaudeville, 
English or American. 

RETURNING EAST after completing a conspicuously successful tour of the ORPHEUM 
CIRCUIT. 



Lederer, Frazee & Woods show, 
brought here from Chicago. Oscar 
Hammerstein's " Naughty Marietta" 
at the New York, and "Get Rich Quick 
Wallingford" at the Gaiety. 

The Shuberts have turned out no 
substantial hit. Their biggest, held 
over from the summer, produced by 
Lew Fields ("The Summer Widow- 
ers") at the Broadway. That took to 
the road awhile ago. 

There is considerable nervousness 
in the legitimate over the outlook. 
No one seems able to guess the fu- 
ture, excepting everybody is aware the 
country is flooded with theatres. 



ROAD SHOW TOGETHER. 

Memphis, Dec. 10. 

The Orpheum Road Show opened at 
the Orpheum, Monday. This is the 
first stand that the show has played 
as it will go over the circuit. The next 
stand will be the Orpheum, New Or- 
leans,* next week. 

The Road Show consists of the Rig- 
oletto Brothers; La Pia; Great How- 
ard; Melville and Higgins; Flo Irwin 
and Co.; Irene Romaine and Paulin- 
etti and Plquo. 



FINED THROUGH MINOR. 

Minneapolis, Dec. 8. 

M. J. Kavanaugh, manager of the 
Gem. and Mrs. Annie Tyrell, mother 
of Ma.iorlo Tyrell, aged 14, were found 
guilty under the state law by Judge 
E. F. Walts of allowing a girl under 
ntro to dance in the theatre. 

The prosecution was brought by A. 
R. Gray, deputy state labor commis- 
sioner and member of the state child 
1-ibor committee, who taw the girl on 
the stage. 



RAPS TIEBER VERY HARD. 

Berlin, Dec. 1. 

If Ben Tieber secures the decora- 
tion he is after from the Emperor, 
the Apollo manager will never credit 
"Der Blitz" with having assisted him. 

After having been connected with 
the Huntsmen's Exposition last sum- 
mer Tieber wanted to be acknowledg- 
ed by the reigning monarch. He 
sought for a distinguishing decora- 
tion, which he could wear at all pub- 
lic functions or place in a glass case 
in the box office. 

Then "Der Blitz" got after Benny. 
Someone who wrote the story had 



Tieber's record from the time he ran 
a saloon on Park Row, New York, 
right up to the present moment when 
he is the boss of the Apollo and ex- 




BILLIE RITCHIE 

With 
"VANITY PAIR." 

BILLY RITCHIE made a big succe.* in 
this country with Karno's "Night In a Lou- 
don Music Hall." He was immediately snap- 
ped up by QUS HILL, and signed, for a num- 
ber or years. 

Next year. MR. RITCHIE will be starred 
in a musical farce built on Bud Fisher's "Mutt 
and Jeff" pictures. The show will play the 
first-class hounes only. 



pects to be of Luna Park, here, next 
summer. 

"Der Blitz" is a sort of semi-offi- 
cial paper here, very strong. The hopes 
Ben had must have received a crimp 
after the story came out. it called 
him "B'ondi-Tieberger-Tieber" — said 




VAN IIOVEN 

"THE DIPPY MAD MAGICIAN" 

Has made most wonderful success recently 
playing return dates and staying two weeks at 
a time in such houses as Keith's, William's 
and Hammerstein's. Moreover, he has his own 
"Brains," and does not lower himself to the 
class of "weaklings," who can never hope for 
success until they can "originate." 

If OUS SUN could only pee now! It's great 
to be a regular actor. 

This week( Dec. f>>, Keith's, Columbus. 

Permanent address, care White Bats, 155.'f 
Broadway, New York. 

the dignity of the town couldn't stand 
a decoration going Benny's way, and 
"kidded" Tieber about having once 
advertised himself in another country 
as "Window Cleaner to the Emperor 
of Austria." 



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THE WOMAN IN VARIETY 



BY THE SKIRT 




My friend in Paris says Jane Had- 
ing 1b wearing gowns In the two-act 
comedy at the Theatre Michel, which 
suit her admirably, although hardly 
up to the latest style. In her choice 
Mme. Hading is wise. A woman 
should endeavor to wear a dress which 
suits her rather than be a slave to 
fashion. In the first act of "Le Feu 
du Volflln" she appears In a lace cos- 
tume with a red sash hanging at the 
back, and furs, most effective. An- 
other gown is composed of bronze em- 
broideries over gold with a long loose 
panel hanging in front and a wide 
corset shaped belt of blue velvet. In 
the second act she has a Sevres blue 
velvet dress, with trimmings of a 
lighter shade. Betty Daussmond has 
a dress of gold liberty velvet, with 
a long tulle tunic edged with a wide 
band of fur, with corsage trimmed to 



au artiste Marie Lloyd is! And how 
the English people love her! She Is 
the pet of London — in fact, the idol 
of England. Should she ever come 
over again and tour this part of the 
country (middle west) I predict she 
will become as popular as she is at 
home." 



Eileen Errol with "The Stolen 
Story" (American) is a very pretty 
girl, but as a rule newspaper women 
don't dress quite as elaborately as 
Miss Errol does on the stage. In a 
black velvet suit, black hat, with white 
feathers and mink furs Miss Errol did 
look nice. 



Wish Wynne (American) gowns her 
opening number in black. I am sorry 
Miss Wynne is leaving the country 
so soon. 




(RADIANT) RADIE FURMAN. 

Now playing the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT after throe successful years in Eump. 



inees wears a Prince Albert suit of 
golden brown with hat of same shade. 
It is a peach suit. 



match. The hat is quite fashionable; 
large, of plain black satin, with only 
two black ostrich plumes standing up- 
right as a trimming. Her shoes and 
silk stockings are of the same shade 
as her robe. She carries a white 
ermine muff with tails hanging in 
three rows. (Furs are worn more 
than ever this season.) She also has 
a stole to match, which throws Into 
relief the rich brown embroidered 
dress. 

Adele Ritchie's maid when in To- 
ronto wishing to be near the theatre 
asked the stage manager to recommend 
a hotel. He said "King Edward." 
The maid replied, "Why. King Ed- 
ward Is dead. Who Is runnLng the 
hotel now?" 

Carrie De Mar was interviewed re- 
cently. Among other breezy things 
Miss De Mar said, the following should 
be appreciated by its subject. "What 



Count de Beaufort resembles Teddy 
Rosseau somewhat. Mr. Rosseau i- 
on the World, so he wont mind it. 

dene Greene (Colonial) for the mat- 




Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 
AUSTRALIAN IBSONS. 

Now on S.-C TIME. 



The Four Amaranths (American) 
are comely girls, who dress their act 
in exquisite taste. Old blue, heavily 
spangled in silver, is the color chosen 
for the short soubret costumes. 



Juliet, in her second week at the 
American, is first wearing a pretty 
cloak of pale blue satin edged with 
swansdown. The discard of the cloak 
reveals a neat green and gold ^f rock. 



ACQUITTED OF MURDER CHARGE. 

San Francisco, Dec. 8. 

Murray Bennett was absolved of the 
charge of murder by a coroner's Jury 
Monday. The verdict at the inquest 
was justifiable self-defense, a plea 
Murray made at the time of his ar- 
rest. 

The proprietor of the Mirror Cafe 
(Milton Levy) where the man died 
after being struck by a chair in Mur- 
ray's hands, may lose his HcenBe as a 
result of the affair, through not having 
reported the occurrence to the police. 





IWNKEY and COOK 

PANKKY and COOK in their novelty sinning uct "L13S FIUl'lNO Mcetiug with great 

success over the UNITED TIME, which they have bee., playing for the past two .seasons. 
Snocial scenerv and several changis of costumes are used In the a< t. 

ANnTcOOK has 011c of the Sweetest and best cultivated voices In vaudeville. For twelve 
vci^ she has been singing her wav into the hearts of the public. 

THKOnORE PANKEY who Is from the border line* of Texas. Mexico and Arkansas, has 
been "ocoVelyallh'd with the Aztec races that his portrayal of the Spanish character Is most 
Evincing Mr Pankey is so familiar with Mexican songs he is recognized as a master In 

handling all Spanish numbers. . ,.„.,,, wi.mu.mi x, pvavs 

PANKEY and COOK are under the personal direction of Al.HKK, WMiMt & k-va.^m. 



The Four Original London* hav se- 
cured thirty weeks over the Orpheum. 
starting in July. 




liil Hawthorne sails for London on 
the Adriatic Dec. l. r », to open at the 
Oxford, Christmas, then commencing 
a tour of three months on "The Syn- 
dicate" English time. l'ostponemer's 
of foreign engagement could not be 
secured l>y Miss Hawthorne. 



D1-: VKLUK and ZKLDA. 

A High Class Gymnastic and Eo'iillbrlstic At 
with New Features. Now playing ttio United 
Time. 

We wish all our friend* a Merry Chu.^mu. 
utid a Happy New Year. 




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HERE'S BILLY GOULD. 



By WILMAM GOULD. 



Of the thousands who have passed 
through the doors of the Putnam 
Building, very few have noticed the 
tablet over the main entrance. It 
reads as follows: 

"Gen, Geo. Washington 
and 
C.eii. Israel Putnam 
met on this spot during the move- 
ments of the American Army, Sept. 15, 
1776, the day before the battle of Har- 
lem." 

In a hundred years from now per- 
haps the future generation may read 
over the same door 

Gen. Martin Beck 

and r 

Gen. E. F. Albee 
met on this spot during the move- 
ments of the Vaudeville Army, May 
1, 1911, the day before the battle 
against Gen. William Morris, who was 
entrenched at 8th Ave. and 42nd St. 



There are a lot of people in New 
York who know a lot about vaudeville. 
One case in particular is that of a 
very wise almost, near and maybe will 
be, manager. So far he has parlayed 
a $200,000 bank roll into a shoe 
string and still he is around telling 
what he would do if he controlled the 
situation. 



I'm sleeping at the Madison Square 
Garden this week, during the six-day 
bicycle race. (Call me when Wal- 
thour sprints.) 



"If I knowed I could a rode I would 
a went." 



Jean Bedini slipped me a nifty at 
the Garden Saturday night. The Gar- 
den was packed. Jean said: "This 
place is big enough for Marcus Loew." 



Vaudeville was never in such a 
grand condition — Fred Ward is work- 
ing, this week. 



The Battling Hungarian, the hope of 
the white race, Oscar Lorraine, 1 1 2 
lb. champion paper weight of Buda 
Pest, will train at the Times Square 
Hotel. Meet all comers. 

Nat Goodwin staked Vernie Barton 
to $500 to play faro bank. Vernie 
won $4,500 and handed it to Nat say- 
ing: "Give me what you think I'm 
entitled to." They went into Child's 
restaurant to divide the money. After 
serious consideration Nat handed Bar- 
ton $1,000. Barton took it so good 
naturedly Nat started thinking "Did 
I give him enough?" Just then the 
milk man passed through. It was 4 
a. m. Nat said, "Is that fresh milk?" 
He found out that it was. "Give me 
a glass of it," he said. After drink- 
ing the milk, Nat handed H'arton $200 
more. Barton hollered to the milK 
man: "(Jive my friend another glass." 



Geo. White is still with the "Echo" 
Co.. and not so still, either. 



Aaron Hoffman writes for Kolb and 
Rogers, Cliff Gordon, Sam Mann and 
the American. 



What will Dowling do when Rector 
opens? 



Wanted — A chambermaid to take 
charge of an oyster bed (foolish). 



Mr. Bird wants to know "How can 
you play western time on the Eastern 
Wheel?" 

Valeska Suratt is going to produce 
a big "millinery and gown" act short- 
ly, with a company of 10 — nine-tenths 
girls. 



Burlesque is getting very close to 
musical comedy in every thing but 



HCHKMK TO UNIONIZE ACTOKH 
AND THEATRES. 

(Continued from page 3.) 
"90 day open-door" plan. No one 
would give the information that any 
such action had been taken, though it 
was said a special meeting of the Board 
of Directors might be called to look 
into this and other matters. 

The agreement between the White 
Rats and Keith, Albee, Williams, etc., 
signed in 1907, and a letter said to 
have been sent to a "small time" man- 
ager by a local booking agent, giving 
him the privilege of cancelling an act 
after the first show on Monday. 

Chicago, Dee. S. 
There is a strong report here that 
it is the intention of the White Rats 
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SALLY COHEN and JOHN C. RICE. 

(RICE and COHEN.) 

The clever purveyors of amusement, who have established a record by placing ten since ss- 
ro^comedy sketches before the vaudeville public. 

MR. RICE and MISS COHEN (Mrs. Rice) are now playing on the MORRIS CIRCUIT (Or- 
pheum. Cincinnati, this wck) with their latest and delightful hit, "THE PATH OF THE 
PRIMROSE." 

Next season the players will likely appear as legitimate stars In an extension to a produc- 
tion of one or more of their brief playlets. 



English. Most burlcsquers have as 
much use for a grammar as an old 
maid has for a nursing bottle. 



The best picture actor I ever met 
is the young man who reproduces your 
photos for $10 a 100. 



Vaudeville is getting much better. I 
have been promised a week next April. 



tion with the Actors' Union to go 
through with the policy of the union, 
which means the unionizing of every 
house in the land. 

From accounts, the attempt will in- 
clude the actor as well, establishing 
a boycott against those actors and 
houses which do not accede. 

The opinion out this way among 
the real actors is that if the labor 



MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 



BY I>AMj MACBOYLE. 



The ever fleeting moments, one by one. have Joined the pnst ; 

leaving memories as mementos: Christmas Pay Is here at last! 

Chrlstmns with Its joy and gladness and Its special matinee; 

We arc to an art enslaved, and must work while oihers play. 

Some of us who-e hearts are leaden— thinking of the folks back home, 

Having an old-fashioned Christmas— wish we never deigned to roam! 

We will feast at Mrs. Roardem'H or fall for an a la carte! 

So while we're In the business, let's forget we have a heart. 

For it's only excess baggage! If we grow fond of a friend. 

The show will hit the storehou;*e and the sketch is a! an end. 

Or, IT perchance, we're playing dates, nnd someone on the bill 

Looks good to us and we to them, what thought glve« us a chill? 

"It may be months or even years before we meet again, 

And the chances are, our solemn vows will be forgotten then!" 

So play your part or do your act or alng your little song; 

Hut don't get sentimental! If you do, you'll get In wrong! 

.Ju*t do your best and make 'em think you're happy! Wear a smile; 

It's the dope that brings contentment; so try It for a while. 

And. when you meet 'em day by day. pass out the gladsome mitt ; 

And try to "make each one believe that they alone are It! 

They'll know you're handing out the bull, but It's all in the game; 

Itv'give and tike and no harm done: we're all about the same* 

Hut tor to-day, let's just for once, each put his mask away. 

To be donned auiin to-morrow -but this Is Christinas day! 

And ere we A irt our Christmas feast, let's each raise In his chair 

^nd look around and make believe that all the gang are there, 

And all together drink a toast to show folk* great and small. 

And Join VARIETY in saying. "MERRY CHRISTMAS! ALL!" 



"ONE GREAT ACT" 

SAY "SKIGIE." 



It's at the Colonial. — Catches Nut 

Wills and William H. Thompson 

Witli New Acts,— Likes the 

Old Ones Better. 




"SKldE." 



Jetter and Rogers 

are very good. They 

come out and do 

some skating. One 

comes out as a girl, 

and does a lot of 

falling stuff. At the 

finish they do a 

buck and wing on 

skates and it is very 

good. 

The Dixie Seren- 
aders are taking 
the place of Cooper 
I and Robinson. They 
are doing the same 
act only they don't 
do it in a full stage. I haven't seen 
them in a long time but they are iloin^ 
the same stuff. They only took out' 
bow. 

The Fire Fighters got a lot of 
laughs. The two horses arc the whole 
act. When the curtain goes up there's 
a bulldog sitting on the chair that is 
some dog. He has a tire hat on and 
a pipe in his mouth. They went very 
good. I like.l "The London Fire Bri- 
gade" better. 

Gene Crten is a very good singer. • 
He wears a hr:>wn suit that is im- 
mense. He sings about four songs. 
When he comes out to take a bow lie 
goes over to the piano and sings 
"Piano Man," and he can sing it. The 
fellow that plays the piano is certainly 
great. Gene Green sang a song that 
was composed by Mr Straight (the 
man at the piano) and himself. It 
very good also. He was a riot. 

Thompson has a new act 
railed "The Old Musician.'' The gal- 
lery nearly kidded the act. The new 
act is not as good as the old one. 

Ray Cox is taking the place of Tro- 
vato. She does an automobile stunt 
that is very good. She went very 
good. 

Homer Miles has got one great act. 
He is very good. He takes the part of 
a janitor and he gets off a lot of slang 
that is right. There is a girl and 
a fellow in it that are supposed to 
come from tin* south, and they talk 
as if they were real southerners. It is 
the best act 1 have seen at the Colonial 
this season. 

Nat M. Wills is doing a new act. 
His monolog is about himself going 
across on a cattle steamer with a 
bunch of cows. It is not as funny 
as his Hortense monolog. He was a 
riot. 

Wormwood's Animals are very good. 
The act is really too long. A bunch 
of people walked o'ut. They prob- 
ably got tired of sitting through the 
act. He went fair. 

The pictures are "Hank and Lank 
Take a Rest." another one of Essan- 
ay's "Hank and Lank" series. The 
picture is very short, running about a 
minute and a half. 



"WTrs very j 

Wm. H. 

called "Th 



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MAJESTIC (Lymun H. (Hover, mgr. ; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit). At '1 o'clock Monday af- 
teruoon the Three California Girls were prc- 
.enting their entertaining musical numher, elos- 
in; to appreciation. Tlie Christopher Pros, 
accomplished more in the song recitation which 
finished their act than they did with all the 
material preceding It. The Day-Crane Co., 
in '•Hungry" drew their offering to a length 
which somewhat militated against the very 
good ide.i which they have hit upon. There 
is too much attempted; hy curtailing the 
> Retching. eliminating entirely the "clay 
modeling" and acJdTTig an element of 
sj-eeJ, they will find a keener appreciation. 
'I he sketching, because of the very nature of 
t:ie woik. shows practice above anything else; 
1 he wok Is excellent and the Idea of the Inter- 
lude nicely devised, but there is a period 
where the act draws a bit in the middle. With 
this defect eliminated the act is flt and ready 
for a long routing in the best company. Lil- 
lian Anhley was well received, but failed to 
make more li-.tn a favorable impression. Her 
tendency to effect "kid" manners and enun- 
ciation rather detracts from that section of her 
work where the affectation does not fit. The. 
Hr.-t laughing noise of the atternoon was put 
across bv Thos. J. Ryan and Mary Richfield 
with "Mag Haggaerty's- Father." The house 
was all in and seated for a pleasant time and 
made the most of the many opportunities the 
sketch offered for merriment. Chas. and 
Fannie Van scored well with their sketch In 
"one." Hy far the artistic hit of the show 
was coral led, and with the greatest ease, by 
the Four Fords. Their superior work, em- 
bellished by new costuming and containing 
a variety of difficult s-tcps which they bring 
for a first showing here, won vociferous ap- 
preciation. Their hit was the most note- 
worthy incident of the afternoon. The Rig 
City Quartet were in great favor and won 
the applause merited. Fannie Ward's sketch 
turned into a noisy surprise toward the finish. 
The "author" in the aisle managed to out- 
shout the combination of Miss Ward and her 
leading man upon the stage and out of the 
Jangle the audience gleaned considerable laugh- 
ter. "An I'nlucky Star" is fair material for 
vaudeville presentation. It was an easy mat- 
ter for Frank Tinney to "clean up" preceding 
Her/.ojj's Hors'es. which close the show. Tinney 
if chief of favorites here. He returned to find 
that his "single" still held the laugh record. 

WALT. 




lliaii a duolog 
(lies and the laughs conic 
strengthening of a section wli 
ing up. Praise must go to ........ ,..,,..,, .... 

her "slavey" type, and the audience fairlv 
welled up In applause of Imp singing specially. 
William Dillon worked his passage- through a 
strenuous Sunday, giving two shows at the 
American and opening here as an added at- 
traction for the week. WALT 

George M Cohan was in town to ■> tie 
s, arl ol (lei Uieb-Quick Vallingl'ord" al the 
Olympic lasl Sunday night. 



Pulley and Austin, lri'"Two Men and a Girl," 

at the Cort ; "The Mayoress," with May De 

Sjusa, at the Colonial ; and Julian Eltlnge, In 

' I he Fascinating Widow," are the new mus- 

i.al shows this week. 



Rosa Roma began a tour of the Orpheum 
Circuit at Didianapolis last Monday. She may 
expect additional consideration from the prov- 
erbially courteous Orpheum managers, as she 
Is the wife of Chester Sutton, who manages 
the Salt Lake City house. 



"Cap" Montague, who managed the Marlowe, 
in the same neighborhood, for Sulllvan-Consi- 
(tine, when they had that house last spring, 
will be the manager of the Trevett for S.-C. 



Thomas Gaynor, who owns the Linden prop- 
erty, is figuring on getting into the game In 
opposition to Sullivan-Considlne's late addi- 
tion to their circuit. He owns 11U feet of Cot- 
tage Grove Avenue frontage in the same block 
as the Trevett, and is figuring on a 1,0<H) ca- 
pacity theatre. He would have an advantage 
over the Trevett in seating room, as that house 
has only !Mi4 chairs which it can sell ; of these, 
."»1N are in the balcony, a stctlon of the house 
into which the Trevett management has always 
found difficulty in enticing the public. 

Johnnq Evers is the star attraction In "Go- 
ing Some," which th* College Theatre stock 
company is producing this week. Local ball 
"fans" are making up theatre parties to wit- 
ness the crippled Cub's dramatic attempts. 



Alice Lloyd passed through Chicago last 
week, bound lor Spokane, where she opened 
another tour of the Orpheum Circuit. She Is 
accompanied by the sister of her husband, Tom 
McNuughton, who is now seeing America for 
the lirst time. 

Vitor Kremer Is back in town from an ex- 
tended tour of the East, made in the Interest 
of his song publications. He Is gradually get- 
ting ahead of the opposition which he found In 
his own name, as applied to another firm, and 
the entire affair is on the eve of legal adjust- 
ment. 

The Calumet, South Chicago, which has been 
presenting dramatic s-tock all season, dis- 
charged it« players last Saturday night and 
may turn to vaudeville as a regular thing, 
following a special Sunday bill, which Walter 
Kcefe booked in, 4. 



Abe Jacobs has secured from Manager Rus- 
coe. of the Jeffers. Saginaw, a life pass, en- 
graved on solid silver, for Mrs. Geo. L. Hick- 
ell. who lives in Saginaw, while her husband 
/t pavcl* with "The Follies." 

Ethel Gilmore is the dancer in "The Soul 
Ki.-x," playing the outlying houses, which had 
Genee as the original. 



Aida Overton Walkir and S. H. Dudley head 
a company of colored performers in "The 
Smart Set" at We'ier's this week. 

John L. Sullivan has been booked by Geo. 
Hines, manager of the Lida. as his headliner 
for next wtek. 

HAMLIN (.John J. Nash, agent ).— Harry 
Field's "School Kids." Gardner and Stoddard, 
Cain and Odom; others. 

THIRTY -FIRST ST. (Ed Lang, agent). - 
Arnold Rickey and Co.. Melroy Duo, Jack 
Rollins. Jean McElroy ; others. 

"The Sweetest Girl in Paris' 'Co. repaired 
to the Newspaper Club hint Saturday and en- 
tertained the reporters. 

Rose Stahl brings "The Chorus Girl" to Me- 
Vicker's next Sunday. 

Chi. ago Lodge No. I. II. IV O. Flks. held Its 
annual memorial service at the Chicago Opera 
llmiM' last Sunday afternoon. 

Monte Conklin his .-old his interest in the 
booking firm of Sternad K- Conklin to John 
Simon, of the Princess Exchange. Louisville. 



The NcIkoii -Moran lluhl pictures will be 
shown with the "Jardin de Paris Girls" on 
tour. 

Tell Taylor replace. I A! Fields in "Lower 
llirth I."." at the Wliit'iey laM Sunday night. 

l/.zy M. Weingarten has began suit for .<l!."»<>. 
I ouidafed damages, against the Grove Theatre 
I'm . which operated the Trevett week Nov. 2.'!. 
when hi- aef. "The Girl ami the E.igle." win 
can. tiled. Sol Lowenthal will make it a test 
ease to bold the owners of ihe tlieitre liable 
under a contract made out in the house man- 
aaer's name. Tom Slinniles is owmr <»:' the 
theatre and Sullivaa \- Cnnfmlinc are now in 
posses -ion. Lowenthal is also defending P.imin- 
Moom-Mrrr in tin suit which M. C Shanboiv. 
of Kansas City and Leavenworth. Kan . ha-» 
in-tituted be ause the act refused to pla> his 
theatres after contracting. It | s said that 
Sh ni'ierL'. in Le«a ve'iworUi. requires all a. t* 
to play the Soldiers Horn* in place of the 
tie nre Friday night of each week, causing 
oine aits a con-ider lble amount of Inconven- 



ience in moving their paraphernalia back and 
forth. This is the flr.-t case in Chicago where 
a manager hooking through the W. V. M. A. 
has sued for liquidated d images. Frank Cain. 
the Asosciation attorney, is representing Shan- 
berg in the matter. 

APOLLO (Robert Levy, mgr ;agent. Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Four Musical Luciers. Paul Case 
and Co., Nodinr and Emery, Four Comrades, 
Maurice Samuel. 

ARCHER (Henry Schoensteadt. mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Slg Valenos Concert Rand, 
Lorettas Models. Paul Rauwens, Ruf and Cu- 
slck, Fitzgerald and Odell. 

CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer. ingr. ; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Deaves Manlkens, MaGrath 
and Yeoman. Murray K. Dill, Hines Kimball 
Troupe. Two Johnsonw. 

WILSON AV. (Jones, Liniek & Schaefer. 
mgrs. ; agent, F. Q. Doyle).— Glriard and] 
Gardner, "The Eagle and The Girl." Meinott 
Trio, Estellc Wardette and Co.. Rusticano Trio, 
John Baxter. 

WILLARD (Jones. Llnick & Schaefer. mgrs.; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Fields and Hanson, 
Tom and Stasia Moore, Four Hanvards, Harry 
and Kate Jackson, Se.irles and George. 

LYCEUM (Fred Llnick. mgr.: agent. Frank 
Q. Doyle).— "The Henedietlon," Hilly Meltable. 
Van Kathoven Four, Hair and Evans. 

VIRGINIA (J. l\ Rit hey. mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle). — Htniiington Pro.-*., Dorothy 
Lamb and Co., Will Hart. Rlack and Tan. 
Germars Rronze Models, Casad and De Verne. 

PREMIER (Chat,. Schaefer. mgr. :agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle). — Francisco Trio. Eddie Gil- 
more. Uurhardt and Marry, Eleinor Kroll. 
Larivee and Lee, Paul Wagner, Burton and 
Murton, Tet Young. 

MJOU DREAM (Sigmund Fuller, mgr.; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle). — Emerson and Wright, 
Pearl Terry. Taylor and Herbert, Hilly Woods, 
Van and Van, Lillian Murnell, Wyer and Allen. 

GEM (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent. Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Maker and DeVere, George Mosuro, 
Stinger and Stinger, Madge Clinton and Co , 
Irene Hobein, Thomas and Wright. 

WONDERLAND (Guy M. Mills, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Avery and Lindsay. Flora 
DeLeon, Qulnn Trio, Neola. ITarry Swan, Edith 
Elliott. 

ESSEX (Milharz & Lewis, mgrs.: agent. 
Frank Q. Doylo).— Crowell and Gardner, Rose 
Johnson, Rowe and Clinton. 

LINDEN (C. M. Hatch, mgr. ; agent. William 
Morris, Inc. ).— The Delzarros. Frank Merritt. 
Mums Sisters, Watson and Dwyer. LeClaire 
and Sampson. Dorando, Mlntz and Palmer, the 
Masagnles. llalllgan and Ward, the Ved Mars. 

CLARK (Joe Grlnes. mgr.; agent. William 
Morris, Inc.).— The Mascagnis. Mabel John- 
ston. Godfrey and Henderson, Kroneman Mros.. 
Musical McLarens, Frank Merritt. Glendower 
and Manio, Allen and Cormier, Todd Judge 
Family. 1 t| 

Jl'LIAN (J. C. Conderman. mgr. ; agent. 
William Morris, Inc.). Webbs Seals, Dick 
Miller, Garner Family. Molton, Hayes and llol- 
ton. Lynn and Monnie Hazard. 

OAK (M. J. Karger. mgr. ; agent. William 
Morris, Inc.).- Mtne. Mcdini's Horses. Ray 
Crocker and Picks, Gb ndower and Manninn. 
llalllgan and Ward, Todd Judge Family, Wat- 
son and Dwyer, Harry S. Mack and Co.. Mabel 
Johnson, Musical Geralds. 



ASHLAND (A. Wledner, mgr.; agent. W. V. 
M. A.). — Ross and Oaks, Three Kcenes. Del- 
more and Dnrrell, Al Lawn nee. (First half.) 

LYDA (George Hines. mgr. ; agent. W. V. 
M. A. ).— Redpath's Napanees, Williard's Tem- 
ple of Music-. 

PLAZA (Fred Hartman. mgr.; agent. \v. V. 
M. A.).— Lambert Mros., Mile. Nadje. Jose- 
phine Gassman and Picks, Carle Veaux and 
Co.. Four Mortons. 

ACADEMY (Frank Ravmond. mgr.; agent. 
W. V. M. A.). Trolley Car Trio, Hobby Ran- 
kin. Mr. and Mrs. Hughs, Harry and Mabel 
Martini, Dalto Frcese Co., Mile. Zolla. Pearl 
Lester. 

ARCH (George L. Drown, mgr. ; agent. W. 
V. M. A.).— Mr. and Mrs. O'Hrien. Rader and 
Under, Dlerick Pros., Jessie Adams, The Elli- 
otts, Herbert and De Long. Charles () Toole, 
Capt. Woolridge. 

COLCMHIA (J. II. Kahn. mgr.; agent. W. 
V. M. A.). — Dalto Frcese and Co. Mine Zella. 
Lang and Mayo. "Ethel Gilky. Mr ami Mrs. 
O'Hrien. Rader and Rader. and Hruiio Kramer 
Trio 

KEDZIG AVENCE (Win. Maholm. mgr.; 
agent. W. V. M. Al. Arthur Dunn and Marie 
Gla/.er. Hilly McDcrmoti. Lafayette Lanmnt 
Co.. Jos. Callahan and Co.. and Morrisey and 
Rich. 

GAIETY -SOFTH CHICAGO (Harry Wilson. 
mgr.; agent. W. V. M A. I Ward and Weber 
Montambo and Martelli. <'• Elliotts, Lowcdl 
and Esther Drew, and Hillv Wim'm.i. 

CIRCLE (Italaban Hrothcis. mgrs.; agent 
W. V. M. A). Doe White-, Sam Liebert ami 
Co.. Wedf and Zacbdla, and one to till. 

GRAND (Geo LeVee. mgr.; agent, \\\ y 
M. A.).- Madam Toona's Indians. Frank Rog- 
ers. Harvey Hammond ami Co.. Hazed Swan- 
son, and om- to lill 

VERDI (George Theodore, mgr ; agent \\'. 
V M. A.i. Uathske ||er Trio, the Kenning*! 
Hubert and DeLmig. Meredith and Snoo/.er 
and Charles O'Toole * " 



SAN FRANCISCO 

P.y LESTER FOCNTAIN 
VAKIETY Office. «Mis Market St 
ORPHEI'M (Martin Heck, gen mgr.; agent 
<liiv. t i Monday night the early aiie|ien:- ( . did' 
not take. :,:iy particular interest in the pro- 
eeedingv the a«ts receiving verv little for 
tlieir efforts. Meredith Sisters* did w ,.|| 
Sheila, moved from "I" to "!.'." started slowly' 
but managed to pull through allrigbf. Rad'ic 
I'urman w< :;i through very well. Mabel Hite 
and Mike hoiilin. moved from "({ to -\ •• 
.-'art, d slowly. Mabel Kite's Imitation of 
Ivldm l-ov wa- the first real noise. The act 
linished -tr.ing Ri.hard Nadrage ur,f tlin>iigh 
ve r\ well with an ordinarv vetitriloepilst st.e 
< laity. William F.iinum Al- Co. a n i -t ie -u-' - 



cess. Cooke and Lorenze set a fast pace and 
kept the laughs continuous and were hit of the 
program. The Duffin-Redcay Troupe finished 
the program. 

EMPRESS (Sid Grauman, mgr.; ng«nt. S.- 
C. ).— The new Grauman house opened to turn- 
away business Sunday night. There were no 
preliminary festivities, the audience quietly 
taking seats and the program started without 
any speec bniaking. The lobby was a solid 
mass of floral tributes. The show for an 
initial performance was ordinary. There was 
no added feature and several of the acts have 
been seen here often. Lind, who did not ap- 
pcair at the National last week, was held over. 
The costuming contributed class. He proved 
surprise by landing big at (dose. Camm and 
Theira. clever, scored substantially. Thomas 
Potter Dunn got nice start and finished strong. 
The gallery in particular showed great appre- 
ciation. Dunn worked twenty-six minutes, but 
impression would have been better In fifteen. 
Hallen and Fuller heavily billed as "extra 
attraction." Ihe Helm Children rung up a 
(dean hit. "Polly Pickle's Pets" closed, glv- 
satisfactlon. The new Empress is a marvel of 
beauty, with the box and loge prices fifty 
cents. The entrance Is of marble, mirrors 
Illuminating the ceiling. Mright gold pre- 
dominates throughout the interior, with old 
rose and turquoise tinting. The walls and 
celling have paneled effect. 



Two clever chaps, Shayne A King, are back 
in town playing return da ten. ' "Pop Grauman 
was the first to grab them for this week at the 
Nat ionul. 



Ho 1 ) Hums (Hums ft Howell) while en rouitf 
to Seattle, stopped off ut Redding, Cat., and 
was married to Marcell Marlon, a vaudeville 
actress playing the town. After the ceremony 
Hob continued his Journey north while his 
bride finished the week Iti Redding and then 
jumped to Reno, Nev., to complete her con- 
tract, after which she will Join Mr. Burns in 
Seattle. 



The story Is abroad that the Burns-Howell 
Circuit is defunct, but Mr. Howell denies that 
the firm has dissolved partnership, stating 
that Hums is at present In Seattle where he 
will remain in charge of officer* which will 
shortly be opened in the northern city, Mr. 
Howell handling all bookings in this vicinity. 
Authentic Information to hand states that 
Hums prior to his departure north, personal!* 
(solicited a position with a local booking agency 
whicdi informed Hums they had nothing to 
offer. The next morning the agent had a man 
on the road signing up Hurns-Howell houses. 



Sharp & Turk closed four weeks' engage- 
ment at the' Portola Cafe Dec-. 3d, Jumping to 
Levy's Cafe, Lo.-» Angeles, for four weeks. 



The Valencia discontinued the M. P. policy 
after ."», when the Girton Stock Company took 
over the house. 

The Three Leditnans are booked up for In- 
definite time in this vicinity. 

It is whispered Mike Scott in in town (In- 
cognito). 



Jean Savage, whde making a slide for life at 
Long Reach, Cal. li."». was severely burned. 
The slide was made from a tower a hundred 
feet high, along a wire Into the surf, a dls- 
t nice or ]."»() yards. Savage had barely begun 
the slid*' when one of the red fire torches he 
carried ignited his clothing and in an limtant 
he resembled a living torch. Writhing In 
agony Savage was helpless until he struck the 
surr. His body, neck and face wore horribly 
blistered. He will be scarred for life. 

Miss lleatrlz Mlehelenn Middle Ion. sister of 
Ve ra Mie holcna. has resigned from the Max 
Dill Company. The trouble is said to have 
begun with the opening of the sensoifc when 
Miss Mie he Una resigned, but was at that time 
patched up. ami she continued with the com- 
pany. The fait that Laura Lb-b Is billed as 
the leading woman of the company Is said 
to have occasioned Jealousy on Miss Mlche- 
lena's part Thomas Whiff en is another mem- 
ber of the company to be replaced which Is 
not surprising c-onsiderlng his showing with 
the company since it opened. 

COLCMHIA (Gottlob * Marx, mgrs.; direc- 
tum K. <V E. ) Lillian Russell in "In Search 

of A Sinner." 

SAVOY ( F. Husey. mgr.; direction John 
Cort) "Kissing Girl." 

PIONCESSt S. L. Loverich. mgr.; direction 
John Cort).- Rcvani Opera Co. 

GARRICK (S L. Loverie h. mgr; Mu »lcal 
Comedy).- Max Dill Co in "Dream City." 

VALENCIA (Alex Kaiser, mgr.; Stock) — 
Girton Stock Co.. "The Cowpumhe r." 

ALCAZAR (Kclasco & Mayer, mgrs.; stock). 

"The Dollar Mark " 

POKTOLO-LOCVRE CAFE (lli-rbort Moyer- 
febl. gen. mar.; amusement mgr.. Henry Gar- 
ma i. Eslr* llita : MID-. Remi ; Imris Wilson; 
Really Rlake; Elsa Wae I ; Hermit Jaulus and 
biv llllh Class Or bestta 

PORTOLA THEATRE iLeahv * All, urn, 
mars.; auent. He rl Levey i Ed Ouialev; WvIsh 
Panics; Fred Lawrence ;u M | Co.; Ve Colonial 
Trio; Nero Hrothers; Doroth\ Wolhert Co- one 
to fill. 

MARKET ST. tllillahan \- Get/. mgr-« ; 
aaent. Pert Levy) Harlow's Hoc : Del Aded- 
pbia ; Glae'-tom- Sister.- .lordon. Harvey and 
Harnard. 

GHAND (Le ihv ,v .M'uirn. mars ; agent. 
Rett Levey i The ! .. '. in i n,. ; Hal and Mary 
M iisoii ; one 'o || , ! 

LIHEH'IN i I'.r-o a <■ ,<■ i;.'i' ingrs.; agent, 
\'.< r: Lev. \ i \ <■ ■ Ti-'o. The Lehmans; 

tour to til' 

M.Mlaru.' '■ ■> ' i Main i< ii, • i presented her 
if ^ :i' i !'■• !'■• I.:!!. Oi." at the regular 

* > 1 1 • Ii • n ci Oakland. ."0. before 

Mr M- ..no howe-d his approvnl by 

'"' ' ;,,..!;•... i |,, ,.,,., j () ,,p f>n t nt> 

'" ,■■':. Orplx 'i'ii. Oakland. 



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BOSTON 

By J. UOOl/TZ. 

bU Summer St. 
KElTHs (Huny E. Uus\iu, mgr agent 
L U o.j. -This weeks bill did not suner 
lor want of variety. There was plenty of it. 
There was one disappointment- James and 
Sadie Leonard and Richard Anderson ; fat led 
lo appear through the illness of a member 
of the company. They were replaced by Mc 
Cart and Bradford, In a comedy ^eU* «at 
wan very Kood. The best act on the bill was 
Sd K H?ynard, the best ventriloquist ever 
Teen here Clara Dallarlni, aeriallst, opened 
but should have been lower **"*•*«*££ 
work Carl Randall, real Laddie Cliff »ty |e . 
pleased Conrad and Whldden, piano and vlo- 
an. work well liked; Ellta Proctor Otis and 
Co. entertaining ; Fay, Two Coleys and Fay. 
clever ; Stuart Barnes mono-log, got his usual 
reception; Odiva. g ood d iving act. pictures. 

ORl'HEl'M (Victor J. Morris, mgr., *I ent ' 

Don' Carney ; pictu res. 

HOWAUl) ATHENBUM (Jay Hunt, i mgr.; 
agent Ed. Kelley).-" Miner's .Americans 
House bill-Bon Air Trio ; Adamlni and Tay- 
lor • uerhier and Stella; Diamond AA Cam- 
eron "Aoward^Meyer and Tomsel ; McDonald ; 
La Tosca; pictures. 

unwuoiN SQUARE (J. E. Comerford. mgr. ; 
agen^ National and Mardo). -Dandy Dixies; 
fffllan Herbert ; The Chrlstys ; Bob and 
Bertha "Jae; William and Williams; All 
Pasha ; pictures. ^^^ 

Warren D. Church of the C. B. O. Is full of 
busy business this week. First W .took a ^op- 

K-and-ljump trip to ^fVr?in N H fol- 
a new house, the Gem. at Berlin. ^ . "» IQI 

I?"*. X WMa WSSclK? and at Se %n- 
2TSt m2»^ ?£• Princess was formerly 
a U. B. O. family d epartm ent house. 

Robert J. Larsen, manager of Keith's, has 
be« confined to his' bed_wtth a heavy cold. 
The annual Shakespearian production of the 

cle chosen this year. 

PHILADELPHIA 

By GEORGE M. YOUNG. R 

vism'i'H'k iH T Jordan, mgr.; agent, u. a- 

welcomed her with open arms. M J" Tan ^ a v 
ia hena for two weeks. There was a speedy, 
•^balanced and pleasing bill In support- 
Pail Spadonl. toe European Juggler, returned 
wftta some new material, which has not been 
nrivioualy seen and he handled all his jug- 
Klna in the same finished, skilful manner 
wilfe his comedy assistant added blta of humor 
which were appreciated. Tom Nawn and Co., 
S "When Pat Was King." won a ■ !»»"» ■*•" 
of favor. Charles F Semon anded a big hit 
with his comedy and musical turn. He nas 
broadened the first part, and with the skilful 
handling of a song at the opening, Semon 
saVled trough in good style. The q ring jg « 
the Pedersen Brothers brought more £***>*•* 
than any of its class seen here. Tnw act 
Samls out for its originality and novel Jr in 
Its Drlncipal feature tricks. The Feaersen 
trick*' and flying cut-off on the rings brought 
the team back to take several extra bows. 
"Won By A Leg." a humorous sketch pre- 
sented by Gordon Eldrid & Co.. kept the 
house amused. Lew Hawkins had some new 
and old gags." with some familiar talk well 
mixed in, and did nicely. Grey and Peters 
made a llrm impression on their first showing 
here with a well-arranged cycling act, which 
includes straight and comedy riding. ine 
straight does a double whirl on the handle- 
bars, a corking trick. The dancing of the 
Carbrey Brothers won liberal favor. Pictures. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr. ; agent, H. 
Bart McHugh).-Bill well above the usual 
standard this week, featured by the Ernesto 
SlBters In a decidedly Btrong act for the small 
time. Kennard Brothers and Florence landed 
a substantial hit with a lively acrobatic act. 
The girl Juggles while balanced on a globe, 
and the trio round out a pleasing number. A 
new acrobatic pantomime turn was presented 
by J J. Morgan and Co., the troupe Including 
six persons, a special set being used. The 
idea is an excellent one. The act Is new and 
Bhould Improve as It is used. What it needs 
now Is speed, without which no pantomime 
stuff will go, but this should come with steady 
work. One of the biggest hits ever made here 
by a singer was credited to the comedienne In 
the act of Gray and Travis. Her one song 
saved the act. Emma Krause, working single 
in blackface, did nicely with her songs. Chal- 
lis and Challls, a man and a little girl, pleased 
with a banjo and singing act. The little girl 
does unubually well with ner songs. Another 
youngster to make a hit was Baby Sobelson, 
who showed here some weeks ago. The tot Is 
clever now, and with iare ought to go right 
along. Fox and Ward, a couple of "young 
fellows'' trying to get along In the world, drew 
their Hhare with some talk and songs. They 
retain much of the Dumont atmosphere in the 
act, but can hand It to a lot of singing and 
talking acts which pass as good. Lado. the 
"Dragon" contortionist, pleased with his snowy 
work. Pictures. 



PALACE (Jules E. Aronson, mgr. ; agent, H. 
Bart Mcliugh).— There was considerable shift- 
ing and Juggling with this week's bill, but 
when finally in running order it hit about a 
fair average. The Three Judges, with nicely 
arranged acrobatics, pulled down a hit and 
were billed as the feature. The Five Bohem- 
ians ottered a straight singing turn of fair 
calibre. Two of the girls stand out for men- 
tion in solo numbers, and the men give fair 
support. Downey and Ashton are a "sister 
act," not sticking too close to the overworked 
style of turn, and for this reason passed nicely- 
The girls sing fairly well, and do a bit of 
stepping. Added to the rest is some nice 
dressing, and this helped. The Ballo Brothers 
did well with their banjo playing, rather better 
than the usual run. Tne remainder of the bill 
Just about hit the fair mark. Dreano and 
Ooodwln and Cunningham and D ivry offered 
singing, dancing and talk ; Thompson showed 
some fair Juggling along familiar lines ; Sam 
Roberts Just about got away with a song and 
a bit of talk, and then struck a Bnag when 
he attempted "Gunga Dhin." It was sad— 
not the story. La Noire ottered his familiar 
musical act. Pictures, as usual. 

OAYETY (John P. Eckhardt, mgr.).— 
"Bowery Burlesquers." 

TROCADERO (Sam. M. Dawson, mgr.).— 
"Merry Maidens." 

With Charlie Dooln of the Phillies and 
James McCool as headliner, the Plaza broke 
all records for attendance and receipts last 
week. 

Warren D. Church, who has a booking 
office at Boston, has opened a branch In this 
city. He is located at 214 Mint Arcade 
Building in the same office with Frank 
Mlgone, but Is in no way associated with the 
local agent 

Tom Kennedy, a popular sshger and song 
writer of this city, is a member of the newly 
formed firm of Fellheimer-Kennedy Company 
with offices In the Colonial Theatre Building, 
15th and Chestnut streets. The firm has al- 
ready placed a number of their songs with 
big acts. 

The Iris, located at Kensington and Alle- 
gheny avenues, will be openeu next week. 
Vaudeville aud pictures is the policy. Five 
acts will be played, three snows dally. 
Michael Walsh Is the owner and manager 
and Charles J. Kraus will supply the book- 
ings. 

The fifth annual entertainment and ball of 
the Actors' National Protection Union, No. 
0, held at Harmonle Hall last Friday evening 
proved the most successful ever held by »the 
organisation. About 1,800 persons were in 
attendance. A vaudeville show was given 
with the following: Royce Brothers; Val- 
ine ; Baldwin and Foster ; Will and Mable 
Casper ; Lafferty ; Spencer and Davis ; Hoff 
and Rex ; Gus Bolin ; Maglin and Bush. A 
banquet was held Sunday evening, 150 guests 
being present. 

BIJOU (Joseph Dougherty, mgr. ; agent, U 
U. o.).— "The Eagle and The Girl" Burrows- 
Travers Co., The Stedmans ; Pankey and Cook, 
Charles Dale, Cornelia and Wilbur, Prof, Jos- 
eph Dawson's Minstrels. Pictures. 

WILLIAM PENN (George Metzel. mgr. ; 
Fltzpatrlck Agency). — Middleton and Spell- 
mayer, May Ward, Wren and Brockway, Duffy 
and Edwards, Ott and Boyd, Joseph J. Rose, 
Goyt Trio. Pictures, 

PLAZA (Charles Oelschlagtr, mgr. ; agent, 
H. Bart McHugh).— Four Soils Brothers, The 
Tolls, Morgan and Chester. Helen Chapman, 
Perry and Elliott Pictures. 

GLOBE (T. R. Howard, mgr. ; agent H. Bart 
McHugh). — Bernard and Hart, Rhyme and 
Riddle, Flying Russells, Harry Taylor. Sec- 
ond half : Minnie Fisher, Kennedy and Hockey, 
The Shelveys, Billy Barron. Pictures. 

AUDITORIUM (W. Herkenreider, mgr. ; 
agent, H. Bart McHugh).— Allan and May, El 
Bonner, The Douovas. Second half: Rhyme 
and Riddle, Lulnii Brothers, Bert Tyson. Pic- 
tures. 



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PARK (F. G. Nixon-Nlrdllnger, mgr. ; agent, 
Nlxon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency).— Hamil- 
ton and Massey, Ladell and Belmont, Sam 
Phillips. Sasha Gordlen, Count and Countess 
Chllo, W. HUdreth and Co. Pictures. 

PEOPLE'S (F. O. Nixon-Nlrdllnger, mgr. ; 
agent, Nixon-Nlrdllnger Vaudeville Agency).— 
Van Field. Martini and Troys, Manning Trio, 
Carl Labakan and dogs, The Fullers Minstrels, 
Coper. Pictures. 

STANDARD (F. O. Nlxon-Nirdlinger. mgr. ; 
agent, Nixon-Nlrdllnger Vaudeville Agency). — 
Four Howards, Will Adams, Toku Klshl, Helen 
Horn and Co. Pictures. 

GERMANTOWN (Walter Stuempflg, mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: Leslie 
Thurston, Moon and Phlllippi, Lefere and 
Fields, Whirl's Harmonlstic Four, Mabel le 
Fonda Troupe. Second half: The Stantons, 
Musical Busklrk and Co., George Clark, Ma- 
belle Fonda Troupe, Estrella and Edwards. 

JUMBO (R. Hagener. mgr. ; agent, Chas. J. 
Kraus).— First half: Leroy ; Goldle, St Clare 
and Goldle; The Stauntons, Lester Bros, and 
Crelghton Sisters. Last half: Lamont and 



GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald. mgr.; 
agent. H. Bart McHugh).— The Parks, Alice 
De Garmo, Four Bragdons, Ward and Cullen. 
Second half: Gruel and Cruet, James (i I Idea, 
Carl Zeno, Fritz Haubel and Co. Pictures. 

FOKBPAL'UH'S (Miller & Kaufman, mgrs. ; 
agent*, Taylor & Kaufman).— Boston City 
Four, Two Franks, Woods and Lewis, Charles 
Dank>, Four Stagpooles, Von Slrley Sisters. 
Pictures. 

COLONIAL (F. Wolf. mgr. ; agents. Taylor 
& Kaufman).— Four Mexican Serenaders, Wal- 
dron Bros., Miss Sherry, Three Closes. Pic- 
tures. 

G1RARD (Miller & Kaufman, mgrs. ; agents. 
Taylor &, Kaufman).— The Zunkley Troupe, 
Jackson, Price and Montgomery ; Harry and 
Minnie Kooper. Fred Coles bulldogs. Second 
half : Brown and Sheftell, Freeman and Fiske, 
Charles Bartholemew. Pictures. 

EMPIRE (Stanford & Westren, mgrs. ; 
agents, Taylor & Kaufman).— The Eddy Fam- 
ily, Freeman and Fiske. Burns and Clark. 
Second half : Jackson, Price and Montgomery ; 
Etta Louise Blake. Pictures. 

MANHE1M (Puhrman Bros, mgrs. ; agents, 
Taylor & Kaufman). — Santel, Etta Louis 
Blake, Tom Howard and Co. Second half : 
Burns and Clark, De Long and HUdebrand, 
Tom Howard and Co. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris & Ancke, mgrs. ; agents, Tay- 
lor & Kaufman).— Tagg and White. The Aml- 
otts, Madge Hughes. Second half : Roma Trio, 
Rom ley and Gay, Dudley. Pictures. 

TWENTY-NINTH ST. PALACE (C. H. Kell- 
ner, mgr.; agents, Taylor & Kaufman).— Roma 
Trio, Romley and Gay. Dudley. Second half : 
The Amlotts, Tagg and White, Madge Hughes. 

NIXON (F. G. Nlxon-Nirdlinger, mgr. ; agent, 
Nixon - Nirdlluger Vaudeville Agency). — Mc- 
Donald and Co., Cycling Demons, Bergols and 
Clara, Pullman Porter Maids ; Lane, Goodwin 
and Lane ; Romany Trio, The Carters. Pic- 
tures. 



Mllham, Nettle Knuce. Wade and Wheeler, 
Lester Bros, and Crelghton Sisters. 

FIFTY-SECOND ST. (Geo. Bothwell, mgr. ; 
agent Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: Lamont 
and Mllham. Tucker and Lawrence, Geo. Clark, 
Fred. Wright and Co. Last half ; Leroy, Les- 
lie Thurston, Moon and Phlllippi ; Goldle, St. 
Clare and Goldle. 

AURORA (Donnelly & Collins, mgrs. ; agent. 
Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: The Flying Bel- 
monts, Baldwin and Foster, Florence Levere, 
Qutllen and Son. Last half: Whirl's Harmon- 
lstic Four, Forber, Walker and Burnell, De 
Foard. 

BROAD ST. CASINO (Mr. Jacobs, mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus). — First half: Nettle 
Knuce, Richmond Sisters, Musical Busklrk. 
Last half : Bennella, Ronaldo and Dolano, 
Fred. Wright and Co. 

HIPPODROME-PALACE (Chas. Segal, mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: Mason 
and Baker, Leroy and Paul, Fulla De Buse. 
Last half : Tucker and Lawrence, Fern and 
Mack, Marie Gillette. 




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ATLANTIC CITY 

By I. B. PULASKI. 

YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn, mgr.; agent. 
Pat Casey through U. B. O.).— Lily Lena, hit; 
Four Victors, leaping acrobats, wonderful; 
liurnham & Greenwood, very good; Two Pucks, 
went big; Floyd Mack, acrobatic dancer, good; 
Janet Priest and Co., in "Little Miss Ham- 
And," a new act, needs attention yet; A-BA- 
BE'S, Pictorial Post Card Album, excellent 
novelty. 

SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent Louis 
Wesley).— Gertrude Dean and Co., headlined; 
Caron and Herbert, comedy acrobats, excel- 
lent; Clarence Sisters and Brother, songs, well 
liked; Laurie Ordway, character songs, clever; 
Lambertl Trio, musical, good; Jones and 
Gaines, colored, good; Farley and Clare, danc- 
ers, clever; Master Runahan, character songs, 
young boy, promises big; M. P. 

STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan & W. 
H. Fennan, mgrs.).— M. P. 

MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young & 
Kennedy Crossan, mgrs.).— M. P. 

Monday saw the continuation of vaudeville at 
Young's Pier. The resignation of Ben Harris 
from the position of booking agent has had no 
apparent effect on the house policy. This 
week's bill was booked in by Pat Casey 
through the U. B. O. 

A new venture was eutered Into by Harry 
Brown, manager of the Savoy, this week. That 
was the lengthening of the bill at that house 
to eight acts. Formerly the show has been 
five or six acts and three reels of "talking" 
pictures. The pictures are retained and there- 
by make the show run three hours, Including 
an Intermission. Thi.s appears a bit toe long 
for a vaudeville show here. However, as the 
price* have not heen raised (thirty cents being 
top) it is the moil* y's w orth. 

Jack D. Flyun, lie new assistant mauager 
of Young's Pier, and who practically has 
charge of affairs, has .Seen identified with the 
pier for the past seven years. He is an old 
vaudevillian having been at one time an acro- 
bat. He has a wide acquaintance among the 
profession and Is popular with It. Like his 
former chief, W. E. Shackelford, he is a red 
head. About two weeks ago he wrote a letter 
to his sister who had la.ely been married. 
But the letter was not mimed for a week be- 
cause when he started to .eJdress the envelope 
he forgot her new name. It came to him while 
lying in bed tninking over the matter. Jack 
got right up and made a memorandum of It 

Geo. W. Leslie and a company of three will 
open at Young's Pier next week In a farce 
playlet entitled "Leave It To Me." The "Co." 
has Lillian Seville, Margaret Adair and Wm. 
J. Ford. The piece was played in England by 
Mr. Leslie. 



"Sweet Sixteen." the new song-play by 
George Hobart and Victor Herbert, opens at 
the A; olio 111, playing three days. Frances 
Gordon will be featured. 



W. Newhouse, Lily Lena 's husband, was at 
one time of Newhouse & Ward, trick cyclists. 



Directly opposite the entrance of the Mil- 
lion Dollar Pier work has begun on what Is 
expected to be a mi nature Luna Park. When 
cleared the lot will have a depth of 300 feet 
and a width of about 150 feet. Numerous slides 
and concessions will be the attractions. P. 
Wolz is the promoter, backed by Coney Island 
people, it Is said. The main feature will be a 
scenic railway. The park will have a thirty- 
foot entrance on the Boardwalk. Adjoining 
this entrance there will be erected a large 
automatic restaurant. This, however, will be 
controlled by a different concern. 

Scenic artists are at work on new sets and 
furnishings for Young's Pier. 



On several nights last week the odd sport of 
catching "fro?t fish" on the beach here was 
indulged in. At this time of the year only 
flsh which are a delicacy fetch a good price. 
On chilly nights at low tide "rrost flsh" chase 
eels toward.-* the beach. Both eel and flsh 
come eo close to the water's edge that the 
receding tides leaves both high and dry. They 
are easily seen in the dark. 



At the Apollo Monday and Tuesday "The 
County Sheriff," a western drama, held the 
boards. The last half of the week Charles 
Frohman presented Annie Russell In a new play, 
entitled "The Impostor. " The show la by 
English playwrights. Leonard Merrick and 
Michael Morton. Charles Rlcbman will play 
the male lead. 




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By FRANK B. ANFENGER. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate. mgr. ; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit).— White and Stuart; Bowers, 
Walters and Crooker ; Pringle and Whiting ; 
13inns, Binns and Blnns; Apdale's Circus, Al- 
clde Capltaine, Johnny Small and Sisters. 
PRINCESS (Dan S. Fishell, mgr. ; agent, 
William Morris).— Eduord Jose and Co., Lyster 
Chambers and Co.. McKenzie and Shannon, 
Austin Bros., Qeorge Day, Musical Avollos, 
Kennedy and Rooney, Renee Oraham. 

COLONIAL (John T. Overton, mgr.).— Al- 
blnnl, Clifton and Kline, Bettine Allen, Mus- 
ical Lowe and Wolfer. and Willis. 

GAYETY (Frank V. Hawley, mgr.).— "Jersey 
Lilies." 

SHUBERT (Mellville Stotz, mgr.).— "Up and 
Down Broadway." 

"The Girl Behind the Counter." with Dick 
Bernard, a Shubert production, closed, Satur- 
day night, at Springfield, Mo. 

A report from Centralia, 111., says the West- 
ern Vaudeville Association will begin the erec- 
tion of a theatre there to break a Jump from 
East St. Louis to Terre Haute. 

Edward Lewers, of the Robert Mantell com- 
pany at Shubert last week, was married to 
Mrs. Juniata Freeman, San Antonio, Tex., at 
midnight, Saturday. 



O. T. Crawford has bought ground at Fif- 
teenth street, in New York, la the result 
M. P. house ; capacity, 2,000. 

The marriage of J. Gordon Edwards and 
Angela McCaull, in New York, is the result 
of a romance that began at Suburban Garden 
here. 



A dispatch from Memphis says Miss B. Urad- 
ley, of "The Joy Riders" company, of which 
George Sydney is the star caused the attach- 
ment of the scenery of the production for 
salary alleged to be due after .she had been 
discharged for being late to rehearsal. Sydney 
secured the $400.50 she claimed for alleged 
breach of contract, and the show left town. his 



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DENVER. 

By WILL. P. GREEN. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct). — Australian Wheelers opened show 
slowly, similar acts seen here often this nea- 
son; Kajyama, marvelous penman, caught the 
fancy of the audience; Lillian Burkhart and 
Co. in "What Every Woman Wants," plea .-ted; 
Swan and Mack drew applauue with old Jokes 
us well as new; their pantomime wih popular. 
William Rock and Maude Fulton, real success. 
The Neapolitans, best opera singers heard hern 
in vaudeville for months. Neuss and Eldred 
closed show. 

PANTAGES (Agent, direct). -Delmar and 
Delmar, good; Allen and l^e, act drawn out 
too long; Keough and Co., good; KHIere, 
pleased; Harry Cjuinlan, fair; "Alfred, tin: 
Great," popular success. 

Melville J. Gideon, the song writer, and 
Mabel Bunyea, recently at the Orpheum, aro 
here. 



It often is said that cartful at tint ion to 
details makes successful theatrical managers, 
and the echo may be carried to all other 
departments of the theatrical In M Improve- 
ment, no matter how imiall, is ever sought. 
There is one fault in parti ular which still 
remains, not glaring perhaps, but of such 
importance that one hear, it commented on 
many times, in vaudeville as well as the 
legitimate. The reference is to the practice 
among orchestra dire, tors of selecting a 
musical program and then disregarding it at 
the performances. The lover ot music In the 
audience, after reading the musical program, 
sits back to enjoy one of his favorites, when 
lo and behold, the orchestra strike's off on 
homelhing altogether different. 

Society matinee at the Orpheum, announced 
for ea< h Tuesday in the week, Is becoming a 
favorite, especially among the younger set, 
and artists always are assured of a select 
aiMicnce on that day. Box parties uro the 
popular form of entertainment every 'lues- 
day afternoon. 

Edwin Itackawny has succeeded Deins 
Avery as dramatic critic of the Republican, 
the latter having been made city editor hur- 
ing Mr. Avery's connection with the Re 
publican's theatrical department, Mr Rack 
away assisted him, giving the greater part of 
attention to the Orpheum shows. 



"The Dollar Princess" opened ut the Broad- 
way, o, to be followed by "The Fortune 
Hunter." "Arizona" is announced for the 
Tabor. Naznuova will be at the Auditorium. 



ALULSTA, ME. 

OPERA HOUSE iT. H. Cuddy, mgr.; agent, 
U. B. U.J.-.VT, The Aldeans, very clever; Ar- 
thur O'Brien and Co., scream. 

J. FREMONT DEARBORN. 



BALTIMORE, Ml). 

MONUMENTAL (Monty Jacobs, mgr.).— Tiger 

Lillies. GAYETY (Win. L. Bollouf, mgr.).— 

"Kentz-Santley." - VICTORIA (Chae. E. 
Lewis, mgr., agcut, Win. Josh Duly). — Roffln's 
Monkeys, excellent; Mr. und Mrs. Lawaruie, 
tunny; Nelt>on Waring, good; Boltrah and Bel- 

trah, fair. WILSON (M. L. Scbarbley, mgr.; 

agent, Norman Jeffrie s).— o-7, Smith, Chid low 
and Williams, usual; Hyde and Talbot, laugh- 
ing hit; Robt. and Gertrude Day, novel; 
Frankie Wallace, ordinary; Barto and Clark, 
applause; Myrtle Nelson, artistic; m. p. 



BEAUMONT, TEX. 

PEOPLE'S (Pittmau &. Clemmons, mgrs.; 
agent, Hodkin.-»; rehearsal Monday 7.30). — 
Moredock and Watson, excellent; Effie Graham, 
pleased; Harry Fuldman, very good; Be Ano 
Duo, good; Tom Smith, good; Musical Pierces, 
pleased; Joe and Olga Hayden, good. 

WALKER. 

imiix;Eroi<!, CONN. 

EMPIRE (S L. Oswald, mgr.; agent, 1. B. 
O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10.30).— 
Great llonla and Co., very good; Sbeppard-and 
Ward, good; Harmony Four, hit; Fields and 
Clark, entertaining; Hose Seldon. big applause. 

POLI'S (L. D. Garvcy. mgr ; agent, U. 

B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Ferrell Broth- 
ers, clever; Anthony and Andrew Vlssoccul, 
good; Haviland and Thornton, entertaining; 
Miller and Lyle, big; "The Silver Bottle." 
liked; Harry Fox and Mlllershlp Sisters, win- 
ner.-*; Karl Emmy and Pels, very good. 

BIJOU (W. E. Smith, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. ; 
rehearsal Monday and Thursday 11).— Bryand 
and Seville, very good; Boyle and Evans, big; 
Mirian White, winner. B. GLASNER. 



CAMDEN, N. J. 

BROADWAY ( W. B. MacCallum, mgr.; 
agent, l. U. O. ) —Charles Dooln and Jim 
McCool; Von Klein and Gibson; George F. 
Hall; lied. M>n and Deland ; La Maze; Quail 
and Tom; Claude Ranf; Three Sylvesters. 
Pictures. 



CINCINNATI 



COLUMBIA (H.'K. Shockley, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; rehearsal Sunday 11).— Sam- 
arolT <fc Sonia, exceptionally strong opener; 
llamid Alexander, big hit; "Swat Mllligan," 
.-.cream; Merrill and Otto, meritorious; "Rolf- 
oniariH." s«orod; Four Huntings, laughable; 
Frank Keenan. greatest character work ever 
seen in a local vaudeville house; Hoey and 
Lee, good; Original Six Kaufmans, hit. Ca- 
pacity at ' all performances. 

ORPHEUM (Win. Morris, mgr and agent; 
rehearsal Sunday 10). — Watson and Dwyer, 
moved to No. 1, and Jack Barrister followed; 
Will Van Allen, comedy bad, but good mu- 
sician; Je-s-e Broughton and Dennis Crcedon, 
very good; Richards and Montrose, fair; Sam 
J. Curtis and Co., scream; Mandrlllo's Great 
Band, ordinary; "Georgia Campers," hit; Rice 
and Cohen in "The Pith of the Primroses." 
hit of bill; Kara, clever; Frank Bush, good; 
"Paris by Night." very good. Il.illen and 
Hayes, good; Polk and Polk, good 

EMPRESS (Howard E. Rolonson. mgr.; re- 
hearsal Sunday !oj —Edith A Moniro e. due; 
Hardie Langdon. very good. Kohcrt Roi md. 
scored; "No II," great; Gertrude hunlap, 
line ; Pro. ii Trio. hit. 

AMERICAN i|v C I Hjs t : n . mgr; ai-cnts. 
W. V. A and Gus Sun; r*>\\- a> il 1 « » • --Jidda 
Me .-.le-r. tine; Morn.-, Abr.uns. •. ■ 1 y i-'od. Be; 
li.Mit IM10, i/ond; Three Culeii -, ii n,, fine, 
Anna Bii'kl'V .in I i\>, ;,.■■, lid, 1'ery Reed, 

. : u •> :i v , .Iiihii and 
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good ; Washer liin-' 
McDcv.ll. L'ood; (i- 
JiiL-'i.' : .ii ■: \1 ued>M. ■ . ! 

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VARIETY 



MUSICAL LAMOIN 

Wish to thank the UNITED BOOKING OFFICES for the splendid route received, which meant a very delightful Thanksgiving and 
MERRY XMAS AND A M A F» F» Y IM 





THE CHAS. K. HARRIS COURIER 

COME ON, YOU SINGERS! 

And hear thip gres.t 
ballad by Mr. Harris 

KNTITLKP 

"I Never Knew Till 
Now 



is 



CHAS. K. HARRIS 

Ceaaashia Tuoatro laWH, stow Ttrk 

MEYER COHEN, Manager 

erasf tptra Hmm UMm, CHICAGO 



14 REAL PARODIE8 50c. 

All hits on late songs. SKETCH for I. 
M & I. F. -*»<■ Illaekfaee MONOLOCH'K. 
I'.'k- (J A(l Hook. L'.V. Two Recitations, 'S*c. 
The entire lot. $1: New nnd ordinal. 
K. L. (i AMIILK. writer, EAST LIVlSltrOOL. O - 

At Kohinson's, einular slip-* have been of- 
fered the patrons to determine whether or not 
the house shall be continued with vaudeville 
or go into stock. The a:inomnen;enr will he 
made later as to the polity. It is hooked at 
present by Coney Holmes. 

John H. Havlin returned to remain until 
after the holiday*. 

CLKYKLANH. 

HII'PODKOME (II. A. Daniels, mgr. ; agent. 
T. M. (). ; Monday rehearsal HM. The New 
York Hippodrome Co. Show pleased and played 
to capacity houses. 

(•RANI) (I. H. Michels, ninr. ; agent, V. R. 
O. ; Monday rehearsal H»). -The Kohls, clever; 
Shelton Itrooks. hit ; Leslie Morosco and Co.. 
won favor ; Somors and Law. pleased ; School- 
er, boy pianist, heads show ; LaSalle and 
Llnd, ability ; (Ireen and Parker, good ; Klma 
Meier, feature. 

PROSPECT (II. A. Daniels, m -cr. ; agent. V. 
n. (). ; Monday rehearsal Ht). (leorge Moore, 
clever; Moore-St. Clair, fairly; Williams and 
Kent, clever; Evans and I.loyd. won favor; 
Milt Wood, feature; Mile. Zara and .Jungle 
Pets, good. 

STAR (Drew & Campbell, mgrs ; Monday 
rehearsal 10).— "Rei-tor tlirls." 

EMPIRE (E. A. McArdcl. mgr ; .Monday re- 
hearsal Hi).— "Parisian Widows. 

WALTER D. HOLCOMM. 



HARTFORD, CONN. 

POLLS (Oliver C. Edwards, mgr. ; agent. 
I'. 11. O. ; Monday rehearsal. 1<»). Chip and 




HARRY HOLMAN 

In New 

MONOLOGUE and SONGS 

Playinf UNITED TIME in WHITE FACE 
NO MORE CORK 

Dec. 19. PoliV Wilkesbarre 



Marble, big hit; Elida Morris, classy; Syl- 
vester ami Raymond. went big; Howard 
IIims., i lever ; Mounting O.mlons. new stuff; 
Hathaway, Kelly and Mack, scored; Mob, Tip 
ami Co., line. 

HARil'ORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent, 
.Janus Clancy; Monday and Thursday re- 
in ais.i Is. 11). ."i-7. Woods' Animal Circus, 
su.it ss ; Adolph Adams, very good; Godforth 
and I) tyle, good ; .Julie Raymond Tracy, good ; 
John Johnson, clever ; in. p. 

R. W OLMSTED. 



KANSAS CITY. 

ORPHEl'M (Martin Heck. gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct ».— •Dinklespiel's Christmas,"' hit; Al 
Poison, stores; Wateroury Pros, and Tenny, 
very good; Irene Howley, fair; Mr. and Mrs. 
Jimmy Harry, fair; Alpha Troupe, interesting. 

GAYETY. — "TiiH-adero Hunesquer*. 

CENTURY. -"■Hohemian Hurleaquers." EM- 
PRESS- Foy and (Mark. Walter Law and Co., 
Black and .McCoue. Irving. Perry and White. 
Lloyd and Whitehou«*\ PHIL Mc MAHON 



LINCOLN, NKB. 

ORPHEl'M (Martn Heck. gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct i. — Howard and Howard, headliners, hit 
of b.!l; DeLisle. excellent; "Police Inspector. " 
held aCention; Kerne and Williams, good; 
Louise Stone, pleased: "Roses of Kildare." 
scored ; Parshlev. went big. 

LEE LOGAN. 



LOS ANGELES, CAL. 



; agent, 

L'.s-Ex- 

McKee 

Soldier 



ORPHEl'M (Martin Heck. gen. mgr. 
direct; Monday rehearsal Ht).— Week 
cellent bill. Lionel Harrymore and 
Rankin, headliners, sketch, hit; Old 
Fiddlers, eccentric; Frank Morrcll, clever; Gus 
Onlaw Trio. wire, daring. Holdovers Augusta 
(Hose, Willard Sininis and Co., Spissel Hros. 
and Co., Thurber and Madison. LOS ANGE- 
LES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.; Monday rehearsal 
11). -Rue and Provost. he.idliner.->, big laugh 
producers; Carl Pantzer Trio, acrobats, very 
good; La llclle Meeker, flying rings, dexter- 
em*; Harry Uloom, "Rag" melodies, fair; Ltf- 
flngwell and Myers, funny; John and Hertha 
GleasoD, good; He.i Verera, soprano, passable. 

LEVY'S (Al Levy, mgr.; agent. L. Hehy- 

mer; Monday rehearsal 10). — Polk, banjo, took 

Jack Henderson, good; Cosmopolitan 

operatic, capital; Miramba Zylophone Ar- 

big favorites. PANTAGES (A. J. John- 

mgr. ; agent, direct; Monday rehearsal 

Sophie Tu.ker, headliner, big; Schenk 

tumblers, novel ; Andy McLeod, en- 

Uurke and Carter, pleasing; Lon- 



well; 

Trio, 

tisis, 

son, 

11)- 

Kamily, 



tertaining; 

don (Juartet, well liked. 

EDWIN 



F. O MALLEY 



MAJESTIC (Chas. A. McFarland. ni(?r.; 
anerit, Interstate; Sunday rehearsal Ht).- Week 
1'n, Ramsey Sistc rs, Met/ and Met/.. Haley and 
Haley. Lytic 11 and Lutterworth, Hunknell and 
Gibueys, Rossow Midgets, Willard Hond Co. 



COZY (Maurice Wolf, mgr.; agent. Chas. E. 
ilodkins; Sunday rehearsal 11). — Great Kelter 
and Scotch Lassie, good; Nellie Dure, fair; 
Shale and Cole, good; Fernandez-May Duo. 
hit; Hubert Devan, good; Downey, Willard 

and Swain, very good playing S. R. O. 

ORPHEl'M (W. F. Hox. myr. ; agent, direct; 
Sunday rehearsal 1 :.:(»(.— Five Sedt;wi«'ks, Lee 
EdmonclK. Hillie Ellwood.- EMPIRE (R. H. 
Morris, mgr.; agent. Empire Co.: Sunday re- 
hearsal 1).— Wren Musical Comedy Co., Lis 

(trace and Her Hathiug Girls, good. ROYAL 

(W. C. Obrien, mgr.; agents, Knuikel Hros. ; 
Sunday rehearsal 1 :.',**) — Carroll A Filer, Hur- 
ley & Render, Gnu ia & Hemingway.- — -THEA- 
TO (W. F. Hennessy, mgr.; agent, W. M. 
Fairnian; Sunday rehearsal 1 ). — Lecland &. 
Lee, good; Foster Hall. good. NAT. 



LOWELL, MASS. 

HATHAWAY (John I. Shannon, mgr.; agent. 
I'. H. (). ; Monday rehearsal. Ho.— The Stan- 
leys, good ; Viola Crane and Co., pleasing; 
Niblo and Reilly. good ; Three Keatons. clever ; 



Percy Waram and Co 



lim 



Irene Dillon, 
well liked ; "Nambo Troupe,' good. 

a\> I IN J DAWSON. 



MERIDIAN, MISS. 

GEM ( D. J. Henness-y. mgr.; agents, Will- 
iams-Cooley ) . - J s -.".»> \enciian Trio, good; 
.limmie Almond, hit; C. Porter Norton, nicelv. 

PRINCESS (It. Frank Issais. mgr.; agent, 
Inch |)c ndent ) . L's.'Hi Clifton and liurke. very 
good; pictures. l-.'i Cani|)bcll and Connors, 
clever skit. A II MAY. 



MINCIE. INI). 

STAR (Ray Andrews, mur. ; agent, Gus Sun; 
rehearsal Monday 1o..".hi. Edman and Gaylor. 
good; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fielding and Co. 
went big ; Pert atid Emma Spears, took well ; 
llenrv and Alice Tavlor and Co. hit. 

(JKO. FIFER. 



NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

Hy (). M Samuel ( Hv Wire). 
Hy Wire. 
AMERICAN (Janus R. Cowan, mgr.; agent. 
William Morris; Sunday rehearsal. 111). 
Capacity houses Sunday; Little All Right nnd 
■ win-. op«>4iei| ; W. E. Whittle, popular; 



Feguson and I'ussainore, finished strong ; 
Avis Mystery, caused wonderment ; Long and 
Cotton, distinctly su "cessful ; Violinsky, riot; 
Wartenberg Hros.. high favor. 

ORPHEl'M (Martin Heck. gen. 
direct; Monday rehearsal, It)). 
Pro., well liked ; Hoynton and 
not appeal ; Olive Eaton and 



mgr. ; agent. 
Reyer and 
Hourke, did 
Company, in 
'Man Proposes, Woman Disposes," pleased, 
finish too abrupt ; Lyons and Yoseo, splen- 
didly received; Operatic Festival, elicited 
little applause; Fred Duprez, nearly laughter; 
Flying Hanvards, capital closing number. 

WINTER GARDEN (Frank H. Chase, mgr. ). 
—"Pop" vaudeville and pictures. 

MAJESTIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr. ) —Tyson 
Extravaganza C nnpany. vaudeville and pic- 
tures. 

HAPPY HOUR (Al Durning. mgr. ). -"Pop" 
vaudeville and pictures. 

Mr. and Mrs. Jules Pistes were given a 
house-warming at their new home In Dorgo- 
nols street by employes of the Orpheum. Mr. 
Pistes is resident manager of the Orpheum. 



The General Film Co. 

this city. 



has opened offices in 



Valentine and Dooley, cyclists, have dis- 
solved. 

Robert Hilliard has accepted an offer to 
tour Australia next season. He will use his 
present vehicle, "A Fool There Was." 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hrachard have booked a 
tour of the Interstate time, commencing In 
January. 

Wilson and Wilson have been superseded by 
Wilson nnd Lenore. "Lenore" is a "Miss." 
One of the Wilsons has entered "commercial" 
lines. 



OAKLAND, CAL. 

ORPHEl'M (Martin Heck. gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Six Musical Cuttys; Callahan and St. 
George; I). J. Andree's "Studies In Porcelain"; 
Temple Quartet. 

HELL (Jules Cohn. mgr. ) .— McNamee 
lette and Taylor; Chas. Wayne and Co.; 
Dillon ; Johnson. "Davenport and Lodella 

HROADWAY (Guy Smith, mgr.; agent, 
Levey). — Rickards and De Winters; 



Or- 
John 

Hert 
Milo 



Vagge; 
wright. 



Dunlevey and Williams; Hazel Wain- 



PORTLAND, ME. 



PORTLAND (J. W. Greelv. mgr.; agent. l\ 
H. (). ; rehearsal. Monday Ph.— 4 Masons, big; 
I^w Ward, good ; Cartwright anel Aldrlch. well 
received : Rosser's Dogs, great ; Ward and Me- 
Nally, classy. HAROLD C. ARENOVSKY. 



PITTSFIELD, MASS. 



MAJESTIC (.las. Sullivan. mgr. ; agent, 
Win. Morris ; rehearsal. Monday and Thurs- 
l-.'l. Sam Hurton, good ; Ed. 
Co.. fair; Harry and May 
Hart. Mills and Jerome, went 



day. Ph. — Dee 
Roseman and 
Howard, goeul 
well. 

EMPIRE (.1. II. Tebhetts. mgr.; agent. l\ 
H. O. ; rehearsal, Monday. Hi). —The Gloek- 
ers. good ; Lewis and Chapin. very gooel ; 
Whites Comedy Mules, pleased ; J. A. Kier- 
man and Co.. good ; Neary ami Miller, very 
good ; Hillie Hurke's "Foolish Factory." verv 
gooel. FRANKLIN. " 



SALT LAKE CITY. 

ORPHEl'M (Martin Peck, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— John P. Wade and Co., hit; Myers, 
Warren anel Lyon, excedlent ; Tortajada. im- 
mense ; Halzars. liked ; Flying Martins, dar- 
ing ; Mildred Grover. pleased; Joseph Adel- 
man. fairly good. MAJESTIC Viola and 

George, well liked ; Trainor and Clifford. gr>od ; 
George Morrell. pleaseel ; pi ■Hires. —CASINO 
-Lyndon and Moreni. Willis h, Marcelle. Jen- 
nie Deweese ; pictures. 



All 

m ss. 



picture hous"s doing an 



immense busi- 

owen- 



SAN DIEGO, CAL. 

GARRICK (William Tompkins, mgr.; Mon- 
day rehearsnl Pi).- Week '_'*< Will Lacey, cy- 
clitsi, a|»plauded; West and Van Siclen. good; 
Hetty 1'rina. well like>d; Tom Gillen. good: 
Mare Chevilh-. pleasecl; Roland Carter anel 
Co.. hit ; pictures. 

PRINCESS (Fred Ha' lien, mgr.; agent Pert 
Levey; Monday rehearsal P>>.— Carrollton and 
Van. noenl : Gilmore Sisters, s. nnd d.. pleased; 
Anna Hrigham. soiibret. very good; pictures. 

GRAND (Walter Fulkerson. mgr.: agent. 
Hurn-*-Heiwell: Monday P»i. — Crisiplnl. musi- 
cian; Pelle font Sisters, s. and d. ; both acts 
well received. 



Pri<es at the Garrmk have been raised to nil 
down stairs seats thirty cents. Attendance 
his falle-n off as the result 



Ground has been < lenred for the new 
Sprcckh's Theatre ami excavation has eoni- 
menced on the stage end. The *paco covers 
L'txi hy 'S.l't and will seat 1.000. 

L I. DALEY. 



THE 
ORIGINAL 



WILL LACEY 



CYCLING COMEDIAN 
Tho Fallow That Waltzes 

and Sings on One Wheel 




Originator of the combined uoveity 
iSuging and Waltzing on.Unleycle 
in spot light dark stage. Now Play- 
■I Sulliwan-CoBSi' ine-Circuit. with bi| 
Siicctsa. 




A Few Recognized Theatres and Places of 

of Amusement, in which my Work Has 
Made Good in Past Two Seasons 



Theatre 

Itennctt'a 

Dennett's 

Dennett's 

Sheas' 

Keith's 

Keith's 

Keith's 

Keith's 

I'ercy S. Williams' 

Colonial 

Alhambra 

Uronx 

Grccnpolnt 

Orpheum 

Piciiior'i 

ft octor'B 

Maryland 

■ irpheum 

Lyric 

Shea's 

I'tmple 

(iiund 

New Temple 

\uditorlum 

Unekstader'B Garrlck.^. 

Young's Pier 

Veiling's Pier 

Young's Pier 

Voting's Million Dollar 

Pier 

Mount Morency Falls.. 
Les Theatre Varieties.. 

Sohmer Park 

Sohmer Park 

Sohmer Park 

Hrlttannla on the Bay.. 



Town £tate 



Pop 



Montreal. Canada 400 000 

Ottawa, Canada 67 128 

Hamilton, Canada 66 634 

Toronto, Canada 300 000 

Boston, Muse 607 345 

Philadelphia. Pa 1600 000 

Columbus, Ohio 180 000 

Syracuse. N. Y 126 000 



CI en Ke-ho Park. 

M.cjestlc 

Majestic 

Majestic 

Majestic 

Majestic 

Majestic 

Majestic 

Majestic 



New York. N. Y 4 600 000 

New York. N. Y 

New York. N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Albany, N. Y 100 000 

Newark, N. J 300 000 

Baltimore. Md 608 968 

Atlanta, Oa 126 000 

Dayton, Ohio 116 000 

Buffalo. N. Y 400 000 

Detroit. Mich 400 000 

Pittsburg, Pa 400 000 

Rochester, N. Y 200 000 

Lynn, Mass 82 600 

Wilmington, Del 90 000 

Atlantic City, N. J.... 40 060 

Atlantic City. N. J.... Float'g 

Atlantic City, N. J Pop. 

Atlantic City, N. J 400 000 

Quebec. Canada 77 840 

Quebec, Canada 77 840 

Montreal. Canada 400 000 

Montreal, Canada 400 000 

Montreal. Canada 400 100 

Ottowa, Canada 67 128 

New York. N. Y 4 600 000 

Washington. D. C 360 000 

Birmingham, Ala 100 000 

Montgomery, Ala 65 000 

Little Rock, Ark 69 620 

Fort Worth, Texas... 66 000 

Houston, Texas 112 000 

Dallas, Texas 100 000 

Beaumont, Texas 25 000 

Galveston. Texas 45 000 



Week July IS. — Itljou Theatre. Winnipeg. Canada. 
" July 2f>.-BIJou Theatre, Duluth, Minn. 

Aug. 1. — Unique Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. 

Aug. 8.— Trnvel. 

Aug. 16.— Mnjestlc Theatre, Butte. Mont. 

Aug. 22.— Wash. Theatre. Spokane, Wash. 

Aug. 29— Majestic Theatre. Seattle. Wash. 

Sept. 5. -Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, B. C. 

Sept. 12.— Crand Theatre, Victoria. B. C. 

Sept. 19— Crnnd Theatre. Tacoma, Wash. 

Sept. 26.— Grand Theatre, Portland, Ore. 

Oct. 3.— Travel. 

Oct 10— National Theatre. San Francisco, Cal. 
" Oct. 17— B«'ll Theatre. San Francisco. Cal. 

Oct. 23.- Wigwam Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. 

Oct 30— Grand Theatre, Sacramento, Cal. 

Nov. 6.— San Jose Theatre, San Jose. Cal. 

Nov. 14— Los Angeles Thea.. Los Angeles Cal. 

Nov. 21.— Fisher's Theatre, Pasadena. Cal. 

Nov. 28.— Queen Theatre. San Diego, Cal. 
" Dec. 3.— Travel. ^ 

Dec. 10.— Majestic Theatre, Denver, Colo. 



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VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES 

FOR WEEK DEC. 12 

WHEN NOT' OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes given ar«« from DISC. It to HKC. In. inclusive, dt pendent upon the opening 
and closing days of engagement in different parts of tbe country. All addresses are 
furnished VARIKTY by artiste. Addresses care newspapers, managers or agent* will not 
be printed.) 

"B. R." after name indicates act la with burlesque show mentioned. Routes may be 
found under "Burlesque Routes." 

ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER 
THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. 

TEMPORARY ADDRESSES WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LAYING OFF." 

PERMANENT ADDRESSES GIVEN FOR OVER THE SUMMER MUST BE RE- 
PLACED BY WEEKLY ROUTE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. 



A. 



ART ADAIR 

The Original "HANK SPONGE." 
Next Week (Dee. 11'). Majestic, Cedar Rapids. 

Adams Sam D Trocaderos B R 
Adams Blliy 30 Milford Boston 
Adams ft Lewis 100 W Baker Atlanta 
Adams Milt Hastings Show B R 
Admont Mltzel 3285 Broadway N Y 
Adonis Orphcuin Norfolk 
Aherns 3219 Colo Av Chicago 
Altken Bros 234 Bedford Fall River 
Altkens Great 2210 Gravler New Orleans 
Altken Jas ft Edna !Mi7 Park av N Y 
\lbani 1605 Broadway N Y 
Alburtus ft Millar Waterville Can 
tldines The 2022 Cottage Grove Chicago 
Ml Sidl INK) Spring Pittsburg 
Allen Joe Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Allen Leon & Bertie Orpheum Zanesville 
Allen Marie Columbians B K 
Alllnel Joseph 422 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J 

LITTLE ALLRIGHT - WIFE 

THE ORIGINAL 

Wm. Morris Time. RICHARD PITROT, Mgr. 

Alpine Quartette Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Alpha Troupe Orpheum Los Angeles 

Alrona Zoeller Troupe 20!) Hemlock Brooklyn 

Alton Grace Follies of New York B R 

Alton Ethel Grand Indianapolis 

Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y 

Alquist ft Clayton 545 Bergen Brooklyn 

Alvarados Goats 1235 N Main Decatur 111 

Alvin A Zenda Box 365 Dresden O 

Alvino & Rialto Sun Marion O 

American Newsboys Majestic St Paul 

Anderson Gertrude Miss N Y Jr B R 

Anderson ft Anderson 820 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Andrews ft Abbott Co 3962 Morgan St Louis 

Antrim Harry Maj<stic Montgomery 

Apdales Animals Grand Indianapolis 

Apollos 104 W 40 N Y 

Arberg ft Wagner 511 E 78 N Y 

Ardelle ft Leslie 19 Broezel Rochester 

Arlington Billy Golden Crook B R 

Arlington Four Grand Pittsburg 

Armond Grace 810 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Armond Ted V Serenaders B R 

Armstrong and Verne Royal Wellington N Z 

Arthur Mae 15 Unity PI Boston 

Ashner Tessle lrwlus Big Show B R 

Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y 

Atlantis ft Fisk 2511 1 Av Billings Mont 

Atwood Warren 111 W 31 N Y 

Aubrey Rene Runaway Girls B R 

Auer S & Q 418 Strand W C London 

Austin Jennie Follies of New York B R 

Austin ft Klumker 3110 E Phlla 

Ayers Ada Follies of New York B R 

B 

Itaadcr La Vclle Trio Pantages Los Angeles 
Bachen ft Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia 
Baker Billy Merry Whirl B R 
Baker Harry 3942 Renow W Philadelphia 



Baker De Voe Trio Dainty Duchess B R 

Baker John T Star Show Girls B R 

Bandy ft Fields Sun Springfield O 

Bannan Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Bantas Four Columbians B R 

Banyan Allied 122 Smith Winnipeg Can 

Baraban Troupe 13i>4 Fifth Ave N Y 

Barbee Hill <V Co 1202 Nat Av San Diego 

Barber ft Palmer American Omaha indef 

Barms & Crawford Polis Springlicld 

Barnes ft Robinson 237 W 137 N Y 

Barrett Tom Robinson Crusoe Girls B It 

Barrlngton M Queen of .lardtu de Paris B H 

Barron Geo 2002 ."» Av N Y 

Barry ft Hack. 761 Wtndlnke Milwaukee 

Bartell ft Garfield 2699 E 53 Cleveland 

Bartlett Harmon ft Ernglf 353 W 50 N Y 

liarlo El 2531 N Hollywood Philadelphia 

Marto ft McCue Midnight Maidens B R 

Barton Joe Follies of the Day B R 

Bates Vlrgie Irwlns Big Show B R 

Bates ft Neville ~~ Gregory New Haven 

Baum Will H ft Co !»7 Wolcott New Haven 

Baumann ft Italph .'UK) Howard Av New Haven 

Baxter Sidney ft Co 1722 48 Av Melrose Cal 

Bayton Ida G>ls from Happyland B R 

Be Ano Duo 3442 Charlton Chicago 

Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 

Beard Billy Majoti,- Dallas 

Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago 

Beaugarde Marie Merry Whirl B R* 

Beers Leo Orpheum Savannah 

Behler Agnes Dreamlanders B R 

Behren Musical 52 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Beimel Musical 341 E N7 New York 

Bell Arthur H 4S8 12 Av Newark N J 

Bell Boys Trio 2296 7 Av N Y 

Bell Norma Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Belie May Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Belmont May Century Girls B R 

Belmont Joe 70 Brook London 

Belmont Florence Girls from Happyland B R 

Belmont M Follies of New York B R 

Belzac Irving 259 W 112 New York 

Benn ft Leon 229 W 38 New York 

Bennett Archie Irwlns Big Show B R 

Bennett Florence Irwlns Majesties B R 

Bennett Sam Rose Sydell B R 

Bennett & Marcello 206 W (57 New York 

Bennett Bros 339 E (Ml New York 

Benson Marion J Passing Parade B R 

Bentley Musical 121 Clipper San Francisco 

Benton Beulah Irwlns Mnlestlcs B R 

Benton Ruth Big Banner Show B R 

Berg Liddy Bon Tons B R 

Berger Anna Miss N Y Jr B R 

Bernbard Hugh Bohemians B R 

Beverly Sisters , r >722 Springfield Av Phlla 

Bevlng Clem Rollickers B R 

Beyer Ben ft Bro, 14!>6 Br.yant Av N Y 

Big City Foud Lyric Dayton <) 

Iti-ion Citv Four Orpheum Omaha 

Blssett ft Shady 248 W 37 N Y 

Black John J Miss N Y Jr B R 

Black A Leslie 3722 Eberly Av Chicago 

Blair Hazel Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bloomquest ft Co 3220 Chicago Av Minneapolis 

Bohunnon Burt Hasting* Show B R 

Boises Sensational 100 W 143 New York 

Bonner Alf Brigadiers B It 

Booth Trio Hathaway- New Bedford Mass 

Borella Arthur 524 Stanton Greensburg Pa 

Borrow Sidney Big Banner Show B R 

Bostoek Jean Lovemakers If R 

Boutin ft Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass 

Boulden ft Qulnn 212 W 42 N Y 



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Temporary 



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Buuton Harry ft Co 1365 E 55 Chicago 
Bouvier Mayme Merry Whirl B R 
Bouman Fred 14 Webster Medford Mass 
Boyd ft Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City 
Boyle Bros Coliseum Joliet III 
Bradley ft Ward Dreamld Traverse City Mich 
Bradleys The 1814 Rush Birmingham 
Brand Laura M 515 Main Buffalo 
Bray Joe Irwlns Big Show B R 
Brennan Geo Trocaderos B R 
Brennen Samuel N 2856 Tulip Phlla 
Breton Ted ft Corlnne 114 W 44 New York 
Brlnkleys The 424 W 39 N Y 
Brlstow Lydia Dreamlanders B R 
Brltton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia 
Brixton ft Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn 
Broad Billy Prim-ess Ft Worth 
Browder ft Browder 620-5 Minneapolis 
Broe ft Maxim 1240 Wabash Av Chicago 
Brookes ft Carlisle 38 Glen wood Buffalo 
Brookland Chas Runaway Girls B R 
Brooks Florrle Big Review B R 
Brooks The Girls from Happyland B R 
Brooks Harvey Cracker Jacks B R 
Brooks ft Kingman 2 Lynde Boston 
Brooks ft Jennings 861 W Bronx N Y 
Brown Sammie Bowery Burlesquers B R 



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Bessie 
Browning 

DOING AN IMITATION OF ME' 

Eitrs Atlrtcliaa 

Interstate Circuit 



ROUTE CARDS WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST 



Brown ft Brown 69 W 116 N Y 

Brown ft Wl'mot 71 Glen Maiden Mass 

Bruce Lena Lovemakers B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmira N Y 

Bryant May Irwlns Big Show B R 

Brydon ft Harmon 220 Montgomery Jersey City 

Buckley Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Buckley Louise San Jose Cal 

Bullock Tom Trocaderos B R 

Burgess Bobby ft West Sis Majestic Houston 

Burgeir "Tarvey J 627 Trenton Av. Pittsburg 

Burke • 314 W 14 N Y 

Burke ft Carter 'Pantages Denver 

Burke IfcTnnle Trocaderos B R 

Burke ft "arlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burnett Tom Century Girls B R 

Burns May ft Lily Scenic Cambridge Mass 

Burrows l.tuan 2<i5m North Av Chicago 

Burt Wra P * Daughter 133 W 45 N Y 

Burton ft Million Empire Indianapolis indef 

Burton Jack Marathon Girls B R 

Busch Devere Four Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bushnell May Fads ft Follies B R 

Butlers Musical 423 S 8 Phlla 

Butterworth Charley 850 Treat San Francisco 

Myron dicta lo7 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass 

Byron Ben Passing Parade B R 



Cahlll Wm Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Cain John E^K*»4rfcerbockers B R 

Came ft Oiiom Bijou Duluth 
Callahan Grace Bohemians B R 
Campboll Al 067 Amsterdam Av N Y 
Campbell Harry Marathon Girls B R 
Campbell Phyllis Merry Whirl B R 
Campbell ft Parker Rose Sydell B R 
Campbell Zelma Bon Tons B R 
Campenun Beatrice Knickerbockers B R 
Canlled A' Follies of New York B R 
Canfleld «M- Carleton 2218 80 Bensonhurst L I 
Cantway Fred R nrj.'i Woodlawn Av Chicago 
Capmati B« rt Folli.s of New York B R 
Capron Nell Follies of New York B R 
Cardon Chas Vanity Fair B R 
Cardownle Sisters 425 N Liberty Alliance O 
Carey ft Stnmpe 824 42 Bklyn 
Carle Irving 42' « No 41 Chicago 
Carlton Frank Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Carmelos Pictures Broadway Gaiety Girls B R 
Canin n Belle \'i t .»ria Baltimore 
Carmen Frank 46.'. W 103 N Y 
Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 
Carmontellt Ilattle Marathon Girls B R 
Can.n ft Fa mom 235 E 24 N Y 
Canal Helen ft Co 1745 Warren Av Chicago 
Carrollton ft Van .M28 Monte Vista I^os Angeles 
<';m-oii Mi's Bi.'iS ."it; Brooklyn 
Carters The Ava Mo 

Casad ft DeVerne 312 Valley Dayton O 
Casburn ft Murphy Wichita Kan 
Casmus ft La Mar Box 217 Montgomery Ala 
\-ise Paul SI S (Mark Chicago 
Caulfleld ft Driver Nnrmandle Hotel New York 
Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London 
Celeste Grace Midnight Maidens B R 
Chabanty Marguerite Columbians B R 
Chailwiek Trio Temple Hamilton Can 
Champion Mamie Washington Society Girls B R 
Chantrell ft Schuyler 210 Prospect Av Brooklyn 
Chapln Benjamin ",00 W 1st; Xcw York 
Chapman Slstenr 1020 Milburn Indianapolis 
Chase Dave 'Ml Birch Lynn Mass 
Chase Carma 2015 So Halsread Chicago 
cha--ino M 11 Pawtueket R I 
Chatham Sisters 30S Grant Pittsburg 
Uhhk Frank Brigadier*** R 
rviubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton I'a 
Church City Four 12H2 Decatur Brooklyn 
Clairmont Josephine ft Co 103 W 131 N Y 
Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 New York 
'Clark Floretta lo Limbuit Boston 
Chirk SMetv \ Fanion OrpliMim Si-attle 
Clark Geo Robinson Crusoe Girls It R 
Clark ft Duncan 1131 Prospect Indianapolis 
Clark & Ferguson 121 Phelps Englewnod 
Claton Carlos 235 Vi 5 Av Nashville Tenn 
Claus A- Radcllffe 1040 Dayton Av St Paul 
Clear Chas 100 Momingside Av New York 
demons Margaret Midnight Maidens B R 
Clermonto ft Miner 3!) W 00 New York 
Clever 'I rlo 2120 Arch Philadelphia 
Cliff ft Cliff 4100 Artesian Chicago /) 

Clitn ft Sylvester 20H Winter Philadelphia 
Clure Raymond 057 Dennlson Av Cnluuyhus () 
civo Roe'helle 1470 Hancock Qulney Miss 
folv ft Meir't Sister.- Bijou AugU'-i.i Ga 
Cohan Will M Miss New York Jr B R 
Cohen Nathan Hastings Show B R 
Cob Chas C Rollickers B R 



Colltge Life Keiths Cleveland 

Collins Eddie 5 Reed Jersey N J 

ColllnB Fred Dreamlanders B R 

Colton Tommy Fads ft Follies B R 

Colton ft Darrow Kentucky Belles B R 

Comrades Four 824 Trinity Av New York 

Conn Hugh L Fads ft Follies B R 

Conn Richard 201 W 100 N Y 

Connelly Mr ft Mrs Orpheum Winnipeg 

Connelly Pete ft Myrtle 720 N Clark Chicago 

Coogan Alan Lovemakers B R 

Cook Geraldlne 075 Jackson Av New York 

Corbett Ada Miss New York Jr B R 

Corbett ft Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J 

Corlnne Suzanne Fads A Follies B R 

Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle 

Cotter ft Boulden 1830 Vineyard Philadelphia 

Coyle ft Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 

Coyne Tom Hastings Show B R 

Crane Mrs Gardner Polls Hartford 

Crawford Catherine Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Crawford Glenn S 1430 Baxter Toledo 

Crelghton Bros Midnight Maidens B R 

Cressy ft Dayne Majestic Milwaukee 

Crlspl Ida Irwlns Big Show B R 

Crosby Ana 102 B 8 Peru Ind 

DICK CROLIUS 

Slang Prince Supreme. 
Permanent address. 224 W. 46th St.. New York. 

Cross ft Josephine Orpheum Portland 

Cross ft Mnye 1312 Huron Toledo 

Culhanes Comedians N Vernon Ind 

Cullen Thos Runaway Qirls B R 

Cullen Bros 2010 Ellsworth Philadelphia 

Cuminingtr ft C donna Fusion London 

Cummlngs Josie Rose Sydell B R 

Cunningham BAD 112 Wash'nt Champaign 111 

Cunningham ft Marlon 155 E 06 N Y 

Curtln Patsle Century Girls B R 

Curtis Blanche Marathon Girls B R 

Cuttys Musical Orpheum Oakland 

Cycling Brunettes Bijou Winnipeg 



Dagwell Sisters Polls Scranton 



BEULAH DALLAS 

•COON SHOUTER." INTERSTATE CIRCUIT. 
Booked solid until May. 



Dale Warren E 1308 8 Carlisle Philadelphia 

Dale ft Harris 1610 Madison Av New York 

Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia 

Dallas Beulah Majestic Jacksonville 

Daly ft O'Brien National Sydney Indef 

Dalys County Choir Grand Portland 

Davenport Edna Big Banner Show B R 

Davenport FIobsIc Pennant Winners B R 

Davenport Pearle B Orpheum Butler Pa Indef 

Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago 

Davis ft Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 

Davidson Dott 1305 Michigan Av Niagara Falls 

Dawson Eli ft Gillette Sisters 344 E 58 N Y 

De Clalnvllle Sid 1313 Douglas Omaha 

DeOrace ft Gordon 022 Liberty Brooklyn 

De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee 

De Mar Rose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Mar Zelle Knickerbockers B R 

De Mario Cinlselll St Petersburg Russia 

De Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn 

De Oesch Mile M 336 S 10 Saginaw 

De Rcnzo ft La Due Keiths Syracuse 

De Vassy Thos Big Banner Show B R 

De Veple & Zi Ida Polis Scranton 

De Vere Tony Watsons Burlesquers B R 

De Verne ft Van 4572 Yates Denyer 

De Witt Burns Torrance Tlchys Prague Austria 

De Young Tom 150 E 113 New York 

De Young Mabel N."»o K 101 New York 

Dean Lew 452 2 Niagara Falls 

Dean ft Sibley 401 Columbus Av Boston 

Deery Frank 204 West End Av New York 

Delaney Patsy Miss New York Jr B R 

Delmar ft Dclmar Pantages Pueblo Col 

Delmor Arthur Irwlns Big Show B R 

Delmore Adelaide Girls from Happyland B R 

Helton Bros 201 W 38 New York 

Demaeos 112 N Phlla 

Deming ft Alton Americans B R 

Denman Louls c 180 Rnwson Atlanta 

Denton G Francis 451 W 44 New York 

Desmond Vera Lovemakers B R 

Diamond Knur Orpheum l>all;|; 

Idas Mona Bohemians B R 



Anita Diaz's Monkeys 

Next Week (Dec. 12 1. Sheas. Buffalo. 
Direction AL SUTHERLAND. 



Dlolas The 102 E 5 Mansfield O 

Dixon ReUe College Girls B R 

Dobbs Wilbur Ginger Girls B R 

Dodd EmHy ft Jcssie20l Division Av Brooklyn 

Dohcrty ft Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 

Dolan ft Lenharr 24450 7 Av New York 

Dolce Staters 240 W 14 N Y 

Donaghy G Francis 310 55 Brooklyn 

Donald ft Carson 210 W 103 New York 

Donegan Sisters Bon Tons B R 

Donucr Doris 343 Lincoln Johnstown I'a 

Doss Billy 102 High Columbia Trim 

Douglas ft Burns 320 W 43 \ V 

Douglass Chas Washington Society Girls B R 

Dow & La van S'.is fauhlwi-ll ;iv \e W York 

Downey Leslie T Elite Shebovgan Wis indef 

Doyle Phil Merry Whirl It It' 

Drew Chas Passing Parade it k 

Drew Dorothy 377 N A v New Y-.rk 

Dube Leo 25M Sfowe Av Troy 

Du Mols Great ft Co vm \,, \v» r h Av Rridgenon 

De Mars ft Gualtbri .::t7 W Water l'3mlra N Y 

Duffy Tommy Queen ,,f .lardln de Paris B R 

I mi!/. II I'.uii c..'.,i, .,; ;■ , ,\ \.,>-\y 

Imnean A i) 12 !•: Mk,y., 

Dum-din Troupe lion Tons M R 

Dunham Jaek Bohemian:- M R 

Dunn Arthur 1" -17 10 l.aeoi k Pittsburg 

Dupiile IJrne.t \ :i.s Charing Cross London 

Durgin (ii'ii I'ii.-uing I'tfade B It 

Dwjer Lotii, i rio 130 Heott Wilkes Barre 



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COLUNS » HART 

"THE TWO STRONG MEN" 
NOW TOURING EUROPE 



SHRODE - CHAPPELLE 

A COMEDY IN ONE 
"DURING ONE'S LIFE" 





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CKENZIE AND SHANNON 



HARDEE 



FELIX AND CAIRE 

WILSON FRANKLYN AND CO. 

DOUCLA8 A. FLINT AND CO. 

MONROE AND MACK 



WAIMAN 



BIGELOW'S "7 MERRY YOUNGSTERS 
WILLIAM MORROW AND CO. 
HEALY AND ADAMS 



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WILFRED CLARKE AND CO. 

DAVE-GENARO AND BAILEY-RAY 

8TALEY-BIRBECK AND CO. 

SAM J. CURTIS AND CO. 

BOHEMIAN QUINTETTE 

CIRARD AND GARDNER 

ALSACE AND LORRAINE 



ETT DE VOY AND CO 
W. E. WITTLE 



LYNDON AND DORMAN 



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ESTEN BURLEIGH'S 


"Balloon Girl" 


"Aeroplane > nd * Girl" 


The Sensation of two Continents 


The Novelty of the Season 



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JEANETTE DUPRE 

Addrwa American Theatre, Baa Pranelsoo. 



Eddy A Tallmaa 040 Lincoln BW4 Cfcleag* 
Bdmaa A Oaylor Box 80 Rlckmoad lad 
Bdna Ruth 418 W Oreen Olean N Y 
Edwards Gertrude Ml— New York JrBR 

EDWARDS, VAN and TIERNEY 

REFINED ENTERTAINERS. 
Management Ed. 8. Keller. 

Edwards Shorty 213 Carroll Allegheny 

Edythe Corlnne 826 8 Robe/ Chicago 

Egan Geo Marathon Glrle B R 

Blber Lew Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Elliott Jack Runaway Glrle B R 

Ellsworth Harry A Lillian Century Glrle B R 

Blwood Perry A Downing 024 Harlem At Balto 

Bmelle Troupe 604 B Taylor Bloomlngton 111 

Emerald Connie 41 Holland rtd Brixton London 

Emerson A Le Clear 23 Beach At Grand Rapids 

Bmerson Ida Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Emerson Harry Midnight Maidens B R 

Emmett A Lower 410 Pine Darby Pa 

Bnglebreth G W 2818 Highland At Cincinnati 

Bnaor Wm Hastings Show B R 

Bsmaan H T 1284 Putnam At Brooklyn 

Brans Allen Irwlns Big Show B R 

Brans Beasle 8701 CotUge OroTe A Chicago 

Brans Fred A Beattle Knickerbockers B R 

Brans Teddy Midnight Maidens B R 

Brans A Lloyd 028 B 12 Brooklyn 

Brelyn Sisters 262 Oreen At Brooklyn 

Everett Gertrude Fads A Foil lee B R 

Brers Oeo 210 Loeoya Ban Antonio 

Bwlng Chae A Nina 466 Telfair Augusta 



Fairchlld Sisters 320 Dizwell Ar New Haren 

Falrchlld Mr A Mrs 1321 Vernon Harrlsburg 

Falrburn J as Miss New York Jr B R 

Falls Billy A 488 Lyell Ar Rochester 

Fant a Trio 8 Union Sq New York 

FARRELLTAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Black Face In Vauderllle. 
United Time. 

Fawn Loretta Rose Sydell B R 

Fay Gus Irwlns Majesties B R 

Fennel A Tyson Sheas Toronto 

Fen ner A Fox 830 Central Camden N J 

DAVE FERGUSON 

This Week (Dec. 5), Boll's, New Haren. 

Ferguson Mabel Bowdoin Sq Boston lndef 
Ferguson Frank 480 E 43 Chicago 
Ferguson Jos 127 W 67 New York 
Ferguson Marguerite Hastings Show B R 
Fern Ray 1300 W Ontario Philadelphia 
Fernandez May Duo 207 E 87 New York 
Ferrard Grace 2716 Warsaw Ar Chicago 
Ferry Wm Keiths Columbus O 
Fields School Kids Sittners Chicago 
Finn A Ford 280 Revere Wlnthrop Mass 
Finney Frank Trocaderos B R 
Fisher Marie Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Fisher Susie Rose Sydell B R 
Flske Gertrude Brigadiers B R 
Fitzgerald & Qulnn Bowery Burlesquers 
FlUslmmons A Cameron 6600 S Green Chicago 
Fletchers 88 Rondel 1 PI Ban Francisco 

JEANIE FLETCHER 

SCOTTISH PRIMA DONNA 
America Traresty Stars 
Pickwick, San Diego. Cal. Indefinite. 

Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn 

Florede Nellie Columbians B R 

FolletU A Wicks 1824 Gates Ar Brooklyn 

Forbea A Bowman 201 W 112 New York 

Force A Williams Orpheum Lincoln Neb 

Force Johnny 800 Edmonson Baltimore 

Ford Geo Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Ford A Co 300 Fenton Flint Mich 

Ford A Louise 128 S Broad Mankato Minn 

Foreman Robt N 308 W 00 New York 

Formby Oeo Walthew House Wlgan England 

Foster Harry A Bailie 1836 E 12 Philadelphia 

Foster Billy 2316 Centre Pittsburg 

Fox A Summers 617 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox Florence 172 Filmore Rochester 

Fox Will World of Pleasure B R 

Fox Harry A Mlllership Sts Polls New Haren 

Foyer Eddie 0020 Pierpont Cleveland 

Francis Wlnnlfred Vanity Fair B R 

Francis Wlllard 67 W 138 New York 

Franclscos 343 N Clark Chicago 

Frank Sophia & Myrtle Miss New York Jr B R 

Frans Sig Ginger Girls B R 

Freed Jack 17 E 105 New York 

Freeman Florence Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

Freeman Frank E Queen of Bohemia B R 

Freeman Bros Girls from Happyland B R 

Frellgh Llzsle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

French Henri Gerard Hotel New York 

French A Williams 821 W Blaine Seattle 

Frevoli Mnjestic Montgomery 

Frlcke Wlllman Loremakers B R 

Frobel A Ruge 314 W 23 New York 



Gaffney Bisters 1407 Madison Chicago 
Gaffney Al 893 Vernon Brooklyn N Y 
Gage Chas 1T0 White Springfield Mass 



Oath Karl A Bnuaa MB Caas Chlcage 

Oaylor Caaa 7t8 IT Detrelt 

Gear Irving Century •trie) B B 

Oenaro A Thoel MaJatU* Oerslcana Tex lndef 

George Chas N Potomac tingerstown Md 

George Armstrong T Jaoka B B 

Germane Anna T 26 Arnold Rarer* Maas 

Oettings J F Marathon Girls B R 

Oeyer Bert Palace Hotel Chicago 

Gilbert Ella R Runaway Writ B R 

Gill Edna Queen of Jardla da Parle B R 

Gilmore Mildred Broadway OaJt'v Girls B R 

Oirard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Oleaaon Vlelet 480 Lexington Walthaa Masa 

Glorer Edaa May mu Emporia Ar Wichita 

Oodfrey A Uendereon 2100 B 14 Kansas City 

Goforth A Deyle 261 Halaey Brooklyn 

Oolden Claude 177 Walnut At Boston 

Golden Bant Washington Society Olrls B R 

Golden Nat Hastlags Show B R 

Goldle Annette Big Banner Show B R 

Ooldle Jack Ginger Glrle B R 

Goodrich Mitchell Hastlags Bhow B R 

Gordo El Casino Washington 

Gordon Wm C Orpheum Hip Clereland 

Oordon Dan 1777 Atlantic Ar Brooklyn 

Gordon fc Barber 26 So Locust Hagerstown Md 



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Gale Brnle 160 Eastern Ar Toronto 
Gallagher Bd Big B nner Bhow B R 
Garden Oeo Girls from Happyland B R 
Gardner Andy Bohemians B R 
Oardner Oeorgle * Co 4646 Kenmore Ar Chic 
Gardlaer Family 1068 N 8 Philadelphia 
Oarrlty Harry Princess Los Angeles lndef 
Carson Marlon * Co Polls Wilkes Barre 



GORDON *»» KEYES 

"Wooden Shoo Breakers" 
Direction, PAT CASEY Poll Circuit 

Gossans Bobby 400 Bo 6 Columbus O 

Oottlob Amy 600 No Clark Chicago 

Gould C W Marathon Olrls B R 

Gould & Rice 326 Smith Prorldence R I 

Goyt Trio 356 Willow Akron O 

Grace Frank College Olrls B R 

Graham Frank Marathon Girls B R 

Grannon 11a Melrose Park Pa 

Grant Burt A Bertha 2056 Dearborn Chicago 

Oranrille A Mack Cherry Blossoms B R 

Granville A Rogers Columbia St Louis 

Graves Joy Dreamlanders B R 

Gray Trio 1406 Woodlawn av Indianapolis 

Gray & Gray 10122 Birch Jopiln Mo 

Gray & Graham Sydney Australia lndef 

Green Edna Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Green Elbel Trent Trenton N J 

Greene Winn if red Runaway Girls B R 

Gremmer A Melton 1437 S 6 Louisville 

Grieves 155 W 63 New York 

Griffith John P Trocaderos B R 

Griffith Myrtle E 6805 Klrkwood Ar Pittsburg 

Griffs & Hoot 1328 Cambria Philadelphia 

Grimes Tom A Gertie WUUamstown N J 

Grimm A Satchell 255 Ridge wood ar Bklyn 

Groom Sisters 603 N Hermitage Trenton N J 

Grossman Al 532 North Rochester 

Grover & Richards Orpheum Denver 

Qrovlnl Geanette Washington Society Girls B R 

Gruber A Kew 408 4 Av E Flint Mich 

Ouilfoyle A Charlton 303 Harrison Detroit 

Guyer Victoria Miss New York Jr B R 

H. 

Hall E Clayton Elmhurst Pa 

Hall Ed Passing Parade B R 

Hall A Pray 50 Columbia Swampscott Mass 

Hall A Briscoe 66 Orchard Norwich Conn 

Halperln Nan 1621 E 17 Ar Denrer 

Halls Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Mass 

Halpern Leo Hastings Show B R 

Halson Boys 21 E 08 New York 

Halsted Williard 1141 Prytanla New Orleans 

Hamllns The 51 Scoral PI Detroit 

Hamilton Estelle B Majestic St Paul 

Hamilton Maude Watsons Burlesquers B R 

HAMMOND and FORRESTER 

Sulliran-Consldlne Circuit. 

Hammond Oracla Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 
Hampton A Bassett 4866 Wlnthrop Ar Chicago 
Haney A Long 117 State N Vernon Ind 
Haney Edith Shlndlers Chicago 

EDITH HANEY 

POCKET EDITION COMEDIENNE. 
Always Working. Direction. A. E. MEYERS. 

Hannon Billy 1530 No Hamlin Ar Chicago 
Hanson Harry L Pekin Chicago 
Hansone A Co 1037 Tremont Boston 
Hanvey A Baylies 652 Lenox Av New York 
Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B R 
Harmonious Four Alamo New Orleans lndef 
Harrington Bobby Serenadere B R 
Harris & Randall Murray Richmond Ind 
Harron Lucy Knickerbockers B R 
Hart Bros 204 Central Central Falls R I 
Hart Stanley Ward 3445 Pine St St Louis 
Hart Maurice 166 Lenox Av New York 
Hart Marie & Billy Orpheum Portland 
Hartwell Effle Big Banner Show B R 
Harvey Harry Hastings Bhow B R 
Harveys The 507 Western Moundsvllle W Va 
Hartman Oretchen 523 W 135 New York 
Hastings Harry Hastings Show B R 
Hasty Charlie Majestic Charleston S C 
Haswell J H Majestic Ellwood City Pa lndef 
Hatches The 47 E 182 New York 

E. F. HAWLEY and CO. 

THE BANDIT. 

Next Week (Dec. 12). Temple, Rochester. 

KDW. S. KELLER, Rep. 

Hawkins Harry College Girls B R 
Hayes Margaret Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Hayes Oertrude Follies of the Day B R 
Hayee A Patton Carson City Nev lndef 
Hayinan & Franklin Regent Salford London 
Haynea Beatrice Americans B R 
iiayward A liayward Orpheum Memphis 
Haselton Jas Washington Society Girls B R 
Hearn Bam Follies of the Day B R 
Heath Frankle Big Review B R 
Held A La Rue 1828 Vine Philadelphia 
Uelene La Belle Kentucky Belles B R 
Henderson ft Thomas 227 W 40 New York 
Hendrlx Klarl College Olrls B R 
Henella A Howard 646 N Clark Chicago 



Hennlngs Trevett Chicago 

Henry Dick 107 Palmetto Brooklyn 

Henry Olrls S826 Bo 17 Philadelphia 

Henrys 428 ■ 162 N Y 

Herbert Majestic Charleston S C 

Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mass 

Herman Lew Sun Springfield O 

Herman A Rice 420 W 30 New York 

Hen Oeo 832 Stone Av 8c ran ton 

Hessle Lyceum Ogden Utah 

Heverley Great 201 Desmond Say re Pa 

Hill Arthur Hastings Show B R 

Hill Edmunds Trio 262 Nelson New Brunswick 

Hill Chas J Ginger Olrls B R 

Hillard May Ram T Jacks B R 

Hillman A Roberta 618 S 11 Saginaw Mich 

Hills Harry Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 

Hlnes A Fentu.i 151 W 63 New York 

Hoey A Mozar Majestic Birmingham 

Holden J Maurice Dainty Duchess B R 

Holden Harry Knickerbockers B R 

Hollander* Joe IrwLns Majesties B R 

Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadillac Mich 

Holmes Ben Box tk»l Richmond Va 

Holt Alf Sydney Australia 

Honan A Helm 12* Lock wood Buffalo 

Hood Sam 721 Florence Mobile Ala 

Hoover Lillian 432 W 34 New York 

Hopp Fred 326 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Hoialing Edward 657 S Division Grand Rapids 

Howard Bros Polls Bridgeport 

Howard Chas Follies of New York B R 

Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago 

Howard Mote Vanity Fair B R 

Howard Oeo F Big Review B R 

Howard Comedy Four 083 3 Ar Brooklyn 

Howard Harry A Mae 222 S Peoria Chicago 

Howard Bernice A Co 252 W 38 New York 

Howard & Howard Orpheum Kansas City 

Howe Bam Loremakers B R 

Howe Llzette Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Huegel ft Qulnn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hurlbert A DeLong 4416 Madison Chicago 

Hunt Robt Washington Society Olrls B R 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley F J 162 Magnolia Ar Elizabeth N J 

Hutchinson Al 210 B 14 New York 

Huxley Dorcas E Vanity Fair B R 

Hyatt A Le No re 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hy lands Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hymer John B Kolths Boston 

Hynde Bessie 618 Pearl Buffalo 



Imhoff Roger Fads A Follies B R 
Inge Clara 300 W 40 N Y 
Ingram A See lev 288 Crane Ar Detroit 
Ingrams Two 1804 Story Boone la 
Irish May Watson Burlesquers B R 
Irving Pearl Pennant Winners B R 
Irwin Flo 227 W 46 New York 
Irwin Oeo Irwlns Big Show B R 



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Jackson H'ry A Kate 206 Buena Vista Yonkers 

Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo 

Jackson Robt M Runaway Girls B R 

Jackson A Long No Vernon Ind 

Jansen Ben ft Chas Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Jeffries Tom 150 Henry Brooklyn 

Jennings Jewell A Barlowe 33»12 Arlington St L 

Jennings ft Renfrew Orpheum Montreal 

Jerge A Hamilton 302 Mass Ar Buffalo 

Jerome Edwin Merry Whirl B R 

Jess A Dell 1202 N 6 St Louis 

Jess Johnny Cracker Jacks B R 

Jewel 203 Littleton Ar Newark N J 

Johnson Honey 30 Tremont Cambridge Mass 

Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America 

Johnson Bros A Johnson 6245 Callowhlll Phlla 

Johnston Elsie Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Johnston A Buckley Oolden Crook B R 

Johnstone Chester B 40 Lexington ar N Y 

Jones A Rogers 1351 Park Ar New York 

Jones Maud 471 Lenox Ar New York 

Jones A Gillam Yale Stock Co 

Jones A Whitehead 83 Boyden Newark N J 

Joyce Jack Circus Bush Vienna 

Julian A Dyer 67 High Detroit 

Juno A Wells 611 E 78 New York 



Kane Leonard Princess Hot Springs Ark 
Kartello Bros Peterson N J 
Kaufman Reba A Inez Folles Bergere Paris 
Kaufman Troupe AnderRon Louisville 
Kaufman Bros Orpheum Denver 
Kaufmanns Bijou Great Falls Mont 
Keating ft Murray Blakers Wlldwood N J lndef 
Keaton A Barry 74 Boylston Boston 
Keatons Three Hathaways New Bedford Mass 
Keeley Bros Schuman Frankfort Germany 



Jim. F. 



THEM'S THEM. 



ANNIE M. 



KELLY and KENT 



Kelley Joe K and Arch Philadelphia lndef 
Kelly Eugene Knickerbockers B R 
Kelly Lew Serenadere B R 
Kelly A Wentworth Varieties Terre Haute 
Kelsey Sisters 4832 Christiana Av Chicago 
Keltners 133 Colonial PI Dallas 
Kendall Ruth Miss New York Jr B R 
Kendall Chas ft Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 
Kennedy Joe 1131 N 3 Av Knoxvllle 
Kenney A Hollls 66 Holmes Av Brookllne Mass 
Kent ft Wilson 6036 Monroe Av Chlago 
Keough Edwin Continental Hotel San Fran 
Ressner Rose 438 W 164 New York 
Kldders Bert A Dorothy 1274 Clay San Fran 
Kine Josle Bowery Burlesquere B R 
King Margaret H Serenadere B R 
King Bros Majestic La Crosse Wis 
King Violet Winter Oard'n Blackpool Eng lndef 
Klnnebrew A Klara O H Plymouth 111 Tndef 
Ktralfo Bros 1710 8 Av Evansvllle Ind 
Klrschbaum Harry 1028 Main Kansas City 
Klein A Clifton Avenue E St Louis Ml 
Knight Harlan E & Co orplxum Seattle 
Knowlee R M College Olrls B R 
Koehler Oryce 6050 Calumet Chicago 
Kohers Three 68 18 Wheeling W Va 
Koler Harry Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Konerz Btob Proctors Newark . 



Kovarick Merrimac Sq Lowell Mass 
Kuhns Three Orpheum Los Angelea 



Lacey Will Majestic Denver 
Lacouver Lena Vanity Fair B K 
Lafayetles Two 185 Graham 06hkosh 
Laird Major Irwlns Big Show B R 
Lake Jas J Bon Tons B R 
Lalor Ed Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Lamont Harry A Flo Dreamland Bath Me 
Lancaster A Miller 546 Jones Oakland 
Lane A O'Donnell Orpheum Kansas City 
Lane Goodwin ft Lane 3713 Locust Philadelphia 
Lane ft Ardell 332 Genesee Rochester 
Lane Eddie 305 E 73 New York 
Lang Karl 273 Bickford Av Memphis 
Langdous Circle Chicago 
Lanigan Joe 102 8 51 Philadelphia 
Lansear Ward B 232 Schaefer Brooklyn 
La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 
La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jack 3315 B Baltimore 
La Centra A La Rue 2461 2 Av New York 
La Fere Eleanore Miss New York Jr B R 
La Mar Dorothy World of Pleasure B R 
La Maze Bennett ft La Maze 2508 Pitkin Bklyn 
La Moines Musical 332 5 Baraboo Wis 
La Nolle Ed A Helen 17U7 N 15 Philadelphia 
'LaPoulu Marguerite Saskatoon Can 
La Rocca Roxy P 1215 Ohio Chicago 
La Rue ft Holmes 21 Llllle Newark 
La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J 
La Toy Bros Majestic Houston 
La Vettes 17U8 W 31 Kansas City 
Larkln Nicholas Runaway Girls B R 
Larose 226 Bleecker Brooklyn 
Larrlve 32 Shutter Montreal 
Laurent Marie 7U E 116 New York 
Lavender Will Big Review B R 
Lavine A Inman 3201 B 81 Cleveland 
Lavardea Lillian 1200 Union Hackensack N J 
Lawrence Bill Bohemians B R 
Lawrence A Edwards 1140 West'm'r Providence 
Lawrence A Wright 55 Copeland Roibury Mass 
Layton Marie 252 E Indiana St Charles 111 
Le Beau Jean Ginger Girls B R 
Le Grange A Qordon 2823 Washington St Louis 
Le Hlrt TOO Clifford Av Rochester 
Le Pages 120 French Buffalo 
Le Pearl A Bogart 401 Solome Springfield 111 
Le Roy Lillian Marathon Girls B R 
Le Roy Vivian Golden Crook B R 
Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan 
Le Roy Chas 1806 N Oay Baltimore 
Le Roy ft Adams 1812 Locust Av Erie Pa 
Le Van Harry Big Review B R 
Leahy Bros Harrison Pawtucket R I 
Lee Minnie Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn 
Leick ft Keith O H Cork Ireland 
Lenss The 1818 School Chicago 
Leonard A Drake 1000 Park PI Brooklyn 
Leonard ft Phillips Hong Kong Toledo lndef 
Leonl Ruby Cracker Jacks B R 
Lerner Dave Americans B R 
Les Jundts 523 E Richard Dayton O 
Leslie Geo W Variety Buffalo 
Leslie Genie 361 Tremont Boston 
Leslie Frank 124 W 180 New York 
Leslie Mabel Big Banner Bhow B R 
Lestelle Eleanore Merry Whirl B R 
Lester Joe Oolden Crook B R 
Lester A Kellet 318 Falrmount Av Jersey City 
Levlno D A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn 
Levitt A Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 
Levy Family 47 W 120 New York 
Lewis A Vanity Fair B R 
Lewie A Lake 2411 Norton Av Kansas City 
Lewis Phil J 118 W 121 New York 
Lewis Walter A Co 877 Washn Brookllne Maas 
Lewis A Oreen Dainty Duchess B R 
Lewis A Harr 146 W 16 N Y 
Lillian Orace Century Girls B R 
Llngermans 706 N 5 Philadelphia 
Llscord Lottie Watsons Burlesque B R 
Llssman Harry Hastings Show B R 
Little Stranger Colonial New York 
Livingston Murry 830 E 163 New York 
Lloyd A Castano 104 W 61 New York / 

Lloyd A Rum ley West End Unlontown Pa 
Lockwood Sisters Star Show Girls B R 
Lockwoods Musical 133 Cannon Poughkeepele 
London A Rlker 32 W U8 New York 
Long A Cotton Princess St Louis 




A Refined Novelty Singing Act. 
Next Week (Dec. 12), Star, Chicago. 



Loraine Os< ;ir Grand Indianapolis 

Lorain* Harry Wig Knvtew B K 

Lovett Ed World of Pleasure B R 

Lowe Leslie J Hong Kong Toledo lndef 

Lowe Musical Lyric Terre Haute 

Lower F Edward Hastings Show B R 

Luce A Luce 026 N Broad Philadelphia 

Luken Al Marathon Olrls B R 

Lultlnger Lucas Co "».'i0 Valencia San Fran 

Lynch Hazel 355 Norwood Av (J rand Rapids 

Lynch Jack IK1 Houston Newark 

Lynn Louis Star Show Girls U R 

Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tcnn 

Lyon & Atwood Dunns Cafe San Krui ind' f 



M. 

Macdonald Si.-tcrs 12 It.n he Sin I i an' -iv n 

Mack Tom Wai.sons 1 lurlt-s<pji-i .-, I! k 

Mack A Co Lee Mi*) N Stair <'tn ■ uyn 

Mack Wm Follies or the l'av I; It 

Mack A Ma<k 5!M7 Chestnut I'M! ■•!■ iphla 

Mark & Walk«T Tolls 1 1 r m I : . p. it 

Mackey J H Runaway Girl- I: K 

Macy Maud Hall 2fJl* H .'•; Slic-|...,iicad May 

Madison Chas Troc.nl> ro-, 1» K 

Mae Florence 43 J *-n rson 1 :i ,i«t f : d 1'a 

Mae Rose Passing I' ril. )! !'. 

Mahoney May Irwin* Kir <!;'>•* li R 

Main Ida huiins <":.;•• .- ■ i . ■ i.'i.-,<o lndef 

Maitland Mahle Win \ 

Majestic Mu-iai : w 



Malloy Dunn." 

Millar! . |, : , V 

Mann Cu;i* ■ -i • 
Mauulng Frank 



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:v (ialety Olrls B R 
'I i. it Is Toronto 
;■• Lima O 

B P 
f • * : il Av Brooklyn 



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A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All 

ELLIS-NOWLAN CO. 



in their New Act 



II 



The FIRE FIGHTER 

COLONIAL, New York this week (Dec. 5) 
KEITH'S, Boston next week (Dec. 12) 



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Philadelphia's Leading Vaudeville Agency 

Stein & Leonard, 11 * 



IN, Gen'l Manager 

Artists write, wire or telephone if you want work. THIS IS A 5'v AGENCY 



PAUL 



GUY 



STANHOPE and FRITZEE 

In "FOUR BITS" 

Rustic at ins in California. 

MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 



MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 

Keller. Mack *»« Frank Orth 



BOOKED SOLID under the management IVIAX 



Booking aots of merit only. Over two years' consecutive work 

Association - Affiliated Vaudeville Agents 



TED SPARKS, President 
Kansas City, Mo. 

B. J. WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer 
Mobile, Ala. 



TED SPARKS 
F. H. CALDWELL 
EDWARD CAVANAGH 
ARCHIE LEVY 



GEO. B. GREENWOOD, 1st Vice-President 
Atlanta, Ga. 

NORMAN JEFFERIES, Eastern Representative 
Philadelphia, Pa. 



Board of Directors 



HOWARD FOGG 
BILLY ELLWOOD 
SAM MASSELL 
H. L. LEAVITT 



LEW WREN 
B. J. WILLIAMS 
M. S. WHITEHEAD 
NORMAN JEFFERIES 



BILLY ELLWOOD, 2nd Vice-President 
Houston, Tex. 

ARCHIE LEVY, Western Secretary 
San Francisco, Cal. 



C. K. WILLIAMS 
GEO. B. GREENWOOD 



Managers wishing exclusive bookings are requested to write the nearest officer of the association and full information regarding agent 

in your territory will be given you. 

PERFORMERS There are only two requirements necessary for you to?*ecure this time, your act must be good and you must NOT PLAY OPPOSITION 



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Manning Trio 70 Clacy Grand Rapids 

lfantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley Av Chicago 

Mardo ft Hunter Cosy Corner Girls B R 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 

Mario Louise vanity Fair B R 

Marlon Johnny Century Girls B R 

Marlon Dave Dreamlanders B R 

Murlo Aldo Trio Orpheum Portland 

Marr Billle Irwlns Bis Show B R 

Marsh ft Middleton 10 Dyer Av Everett Mass 

Martell Family Kentucky Belles B R 

Martha Mile d:i \V 01 New York 

Martin Frank A T Jacks B R 

Martlne Carl ft Rudolph 466 W 57 New York 

Mason Harry L College Girls B R 



BOB MATTHEWS 

605 Gaiety Theatre Bldg., 

Broadway and 46th St., New York. 

THE MATTHEWS AMUSEMENT CO. 



Mathieson Walter 843 W Ohio Chicago 

Matthews Harry & Mao 140 W ."17 IM Los Aug 

Matthews Mabel Orpheum Savannah 

Maxims Models Eastern Sheas Buffalo 

Maxims Models Western Columbia Cineinuatl 

Maxwell At Dudley Empress Kansas City 

Mayne Elizabeth H 144 E 43 New York 

Mays Musical Four 154 W Oak Chicago 

Mazettc Rose Marathon Girls B R 

McAllister Dick Vanity Fair B R 

McAvoy Harry Brigadiers B R 

McCale Larry Irwlns Big Show B R 

McCann Geraldlne ft Co 700 Park Johnston Pa 

McCarvers 144 W 28 New York 

McClaln M 3221 Madison Av Pittsburg 

McCloud Mable Bon Tons B R 

McConnell Sisters 1247 Madison Chicago 

Mel'ormlek ft Irving islo (Jravescnd nv Bklyn 

McCune ft Grant 036 Benton Pittsburg 

McDowell John and Alice 027 Detroit 

McGarry ft McGarry Pennant Winners B R 

McGarry ft Harris 521 Palmer Toledo 

McGregor Sandy Brigadiers B R 

McGutre Tutz 0!) High Detroit 

Mclntyre W J Follies of the Day B R 

MeKav A Cantwcll Orpheum Minneapolis 

McNallys Four 220 W 38 New York 

McNamee W'iKwnm San Fram isco 

McWaters ft Tyson 471 00 Brooklyn 

Meehan Billy Sam T Jacks B R 

Melk Anna Brigadiers B R 

Melody Lane (lirls Temple Rochester 

Melrose Ar Kennedy (Jrand Evansville Ind 

Melrose ('(iinrdy Four Majestie Bock Island 111 

Mendelsohn Jack 103 W 03 New York 

Menetekel 104 E 14 New York 

Meredith Sisters 20 W «."> New York 

Men-it t Hal Grand Syracuse 

Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal 

Metben Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mass 

Meyer David I^ewis & I*ake Musical Co 

Michael ft Michael 320 W 53 New York 

Milam & De Bois 825 10 Nashville 

Miles Margaret Fads & Follies B R 

Military Four 070 E 24 Paterson N J 

Millard Bros Rose Sydell B R 

Miller Larry Princess St Paul Indef 

Miller May Knickerbockers B R 

Miller A Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Miller Helen Passing Parade B R 

Miller & Mack 2041 Federal Phlla 

Miller ft Princeton 88 Olney Providence 

Miller Theresa UN W Grand Av Oklahoma 

Mills ft Moulton 58 Rose Buffalo 

Millman Trio Apollo Manheim Ger 

Mi I ma is Sipe Kokomo Ind 

Mlntz & Palmer 130r> N 7 Philadelphia 

Mlskel Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 

Mitchell Bennett Miss N Y Jr BR 

Mitchell Ai Cain Collins London 

Moller Harry 30 Blymer Delaware O 

Monarch Four Golden Crook B R 

Montgomery Harry 48 E 124 New York 

Montambo & Bartelll 40 E Liberty Waterbury 

Mooney K- Holbein Barrow England 

Moore Snltz Knickerbockers B R 

Moore Helen J Columbians B R 

Moore Geo 3104 Cedar Philadelphia 

Moosey Wm Brigadiers B R 

Morgan Bros 2525 E Madison Phlla 

Morgan King ft Thompson Sis 6o3 E 41 Chicago 

Morgan Meyers ft Mike 1230 W 20 Phlla 

Morris Felice Orpheum Los Angeles 

Morris Joe Dainty Duchess B R 

Morris Ed Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Morris Helen Passing Parade B R 

Morris & Wortman 132 N Law Allentown Pa 

Morris A> Morton 1300 St .Johns PI Bklyn 

Morris Mildred ft Co 250 W SB New York 

Morrison May Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Morse Marie Brigadiers B R 

Morton Harry K Golden Crook R R 

Morton * Keenan 574 11 Brooklyn 

Moto Girl Majestic Hallas 

Mowalts Peerless Apollo Vienna 

Mull Eva World of Pleasure B R 

Mullen Tom Quern of Jardin de Paris B R 

Mullen Jim I-iOvemnkers If R 

Muller Maud 001 W 151 N Y 

Mulvey \- Amoros Orpheum Minneapolis 

Murphy Frank P Star Show Girls B R 

Murphy Frances Dreamlanders B R 

Murray Elizabeth New Amsterdam N Y Indef 

Murray & Alvln Great Alblnl Co 

Musical Sir'tragetfes Sheas Toronto 

My Fancy 12 Adams Strand I^ondon 

Myers & MncBryde 102 Av Troy N Y 

N 

Nannary May Al- Co National San Francisco 

Nash May Columbians B R 

N'aun Toin A> Co Sheas Buffalo 

Nazarro Nat * Co 3101 Tracy Av Kansas City 

NeNon H P Follies of New York B R 

Nelson Chester Americans B R 

Wlsnn Hnrr \ VM'l V Humholflt Chicago 

Nelson Georgia 2710 Virginia St Louis 

Nelson Oswald * Borger 150 E 128 N Y 

Newhoff * Phelps 32 W 118 N Y 

Newton Billy S Miss New York Jr B R 

Nlcoll Ida Bohemlnns B R 

Noble A; Brooks Gaiety Springlichl III 

Nonetfe 017 Flathush Av Bklyn 

Norris Baboons Binniimhan 

Norton Ned Follies of New York B R 

Norton C Porter 0342 Klmbark Av Chicago 

Norwalk Eddie 505 Prospect Av Bronx N Y 

Noss Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y 



O'Brien Frank Columbians B R 

O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny Av Phlla 

O'Dell Fay Miss N Y Jr B R 

Odell ft Gllmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 

Ogden Gertrude H 2835 N Mozart Chicago 

Olio Trio Washington Spokane 

O'Neill ft Regenery 592 Warren Bridgeport 

O'Neill Trio Victoria Lafayette Ind 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B R 

O'Rourke ft Atkinson 1848 E 65 Cleveland 

Orpheus Comedy Four Queen Jardln de P B R 

Orr Chas F 131 W 41 N Y 

Orren A McKenzle 606 East Springfield O 

Osbun ft Doia 335 No Willow Av Chicago 

Ott Phjl 178 A Tremont Boston 

Owen Dorothy Mae 3047 90 Chicago 

Ozavs The 48 Kinsey Av Kenmore N Y 



Packard Julia Passing Parade B R 
Palme Esther Mile 121 E 46 Chicago 
Palmer Daisy Golden Crook B R 
Palmer Louise Irwlns Big Show B R 
Palmer & Lewis Orpheum St Joe Mo 
Pardue Violet Follies of New York B R 
Pnrfray Edith College Glrlv B R 
Parker * Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn 
Parvls Geo W 2534 N Franklin Phlla 
Patrldge Mildred Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Al Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Sam 29 W 133 N Y 
Paul Dottle S Rolllckers B R 
Paull & Ryholda 359 County New Bedford 
Paulinetti ft Plquo 4324 Wain Franklin Pa 



PAULINE 



RHirai»HM 

UNITED TIME 

Payton Polly Bohemians B R 

Pearl Kathryn ft Violet Sam T Jacks B R 

Pearl Marty 32 Marcy Av Brooklyn 

Fearless Gilbert Ginger Girls B R 

Pearson Walter Merry Whirl B R 

Pederson Bros 035 Greenbush Milwaukee 

Pelots The 101 Westminister Av Atlantic City 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Can 

Perless ft Burton 22."> E 14 New York 

Pero Ai Wilson 104 W 40 New York 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Personi & Halliday Main Peoria 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joe Qneen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Phillips Moudane 4027 Bellevlew Av Kan City 

Phillips Samuel 316 Classon Av Bklyn 

Phillips Sisters 776 8 Av N Y 

Plerson Hal Lovemakers B R 

Pike Lester Irwlns Big Show B R 

Pike ft Calme 073 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Plroscoffls Five Lovemakers B R 

Plsano Yen 15 Charles Lynn Mass 

Plunkett & Rltter 40 Billerica Boston 

Pollard Gene Casino Girls B R 

Potter Wm Big Banner Show B R 

Potter ft Harris 0330 Wayne Av Chicago 

Powder Saul Follies of New York B R 

Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City 

Powers Elephants 745 Forest Av N Y 

Powers Bros 15 Trask Providence 

Price Harry M 034 Longwood Av N Y 

Prices Jolly 1020 Arch Philadelphia 

Priors The Tukulla Wash 

Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Bklyn 



Queen Mab Al- We is Princess Wichita 
Quigg & Nickerson Follies of 1010 
Quintan Josle 014 N Clark Chicago 



Radcllff Pearl Watsons Bjrlesquers B R 

Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago 

Rainbow Sisters S40 14 San Fran. Isco 

Ramsey Allle Washington Society Girls B R 

Ramsey Sisters 110 Nassau Av Bklyn 

Randall Edith Marathon Girls B R 

Ranf Claude Polis Spriimlichl 

Rapier John 173 Cole Av Pallas 

Rawson K- Clare Orpin uni Kau Claire Wis 

Ray Eugene 5002 Pralri,. Av Chicago 

Ray & Burns O H O-^ing N Y 

Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn 

Raymond Ruhv A> Co Temple Rochester 

Raymore & Co 1 17 W 0"> N Y 

Reded ft Iladley Star Show Oirls B R 

Redner Thomas ft Co 072 Hudson Av Detroit 

Red ford \ Winchester Orpin win Minneapolis 

Redway Juggling HI Inspector Montreal 

Reed ft Earl 236 E 02 I»s Angeles 

Reed Bros Orpheum Lincoln \,h 

Reeves Al Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Reffkln Joe 103 Dudley Providence 

Regal Trio 110 W Wash Pi N Y 

Reld Jack Runaway Girls B R 

Oeld Sisters 4. r > Broad Elizabeth N I 

Rcinflelds Minstrels 4105 Morgan St Louis 

MAYME REMINGTON 

Exclusive W. V. M. A. Route. Booked Solid. 

Relyea Chas Kentucky Belles B R 
Renalles The 2004 Sutter San Francisco 
Reso Len 1021 Cherry Phlla 
Revere Marie Irwlns Big Show R Ft 
Reynolds ft Donegan Ronachers \ lenna 
Reynolds Lew Follies of the Dnv I) R 
Rhodes Marionettes 33 W 8 Chester Pa 
Rianos Four Orpheum Kansas City 



Rice Louise Dreamanders B R 

Rice Frank ft True 6340 Vernon Av Chicago 

Rise Sully ft Scott Keiths Columbus O 

Rich ft Howard 214 E 10 N Y 

Rich ft Rich 2220 Milwaukee Av Chicago 

Richard Bros 116 E 3 New York 

Richards Great Chases Washington 

Riley ft Ahearn 35 Plant Dayton O 

Riley A C 28 W 125 New York 

Rio Al C Star Muneie Ind 

Rio Violet Knickerbockers B R 

Rlpon Alf 545 E 87 N Y 

Ritchie Billy Vanity Fair B R 

Rltter ft Foster Hammersmith London 

Roach A E Vanity Fair B R 

Roatinl Mile Queen of Jardin de Paris B R 

Rober Gus Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts C E 1851 Sherman Av Denver 

Roberts Robt Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts & Downey 80 Lafayette Detroit 

Robinson Chas A Crusoe Girls B R 

Robinson The 001 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 

Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London 

Rocamora Suzanne Anderson Louisville 

Roche Harry Sam T Jacks B R 

Rock ft Rol 1010 Indiana Av Chicago 

Rockway & Conway Orpheum Savannah 

Roeder ft Lester 311 Broudway Buffalo 

Rogers Ed Girls rrom Happyland B R 

Roland ft Morin 208 Middlesex Lowell 

Rolande Geo S Box 200 Cumberland Md 

Rood*- Claude M Shubert I'tica 

Roof Jack ft Clara 705 Green Phlla 

Rooney & Bent Keiths Columbus O 

Rosalre ft Doreto Hanlons Superba 

Rose Dave Rose Sydell B R 

Rose Blanche Cracker Jacks B R 

Rose Lane ft Kelgard 125 W 4:t N Y 

Rose Clarlna 0<i25 ">7 Brooklyn 

Ross A: Lewis Hip Liverpool England 

Ross Fred T O II Marshall Mich 

Ross Eddie (1 Majestic Montgomery 

Ross Sisters 05 Cumerford Providence 

Koydrn Vlrgie Rose Sydell B R 

Rush Ling Toy Gaiety Springfield () 

Russell * Davis 1310 High Sprlngfeld O 

Kutans Song Birds Orpheum Lima O 



THOS. J. 

RYAN-RICHFIELD CO 

Next Week (Dec. 12), Columbia. St. Louis. 

Rye Geo W 110-4 Ft Smith Ark 
Ryno ft Emerson 101 W 174 N Y 



Salambo ft Olivettes Orpheum La Crosse Wis 
Salmo Juno Casino Bcausolille France 



LACEY SAMPSON 

AND 

MABEL DOUGLAS 

Sanders ft La Mar 1327 5 Av N Y 
Sanford ft Darlington 3000 Pengrove Phlla 
Saunders Chas Century Girls B R 
Saxe Michael Follies of New York B R 
Saxon Chas Big Review B R 
Scanlon Geo B College Girls B R 
Scarlet ft Scarlet 013 Longwood Av N Y 
Schilling Wm 1000 E Lanvale Baltimore 

CUBA DE SCHON 

The Little Indian Girl. 
Playing VV. V. A. Time. 

Sclntella 5X8 Lyell Av Rochester 
Scott Robt lovemakers B R 
Scott O M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Scott ft Yost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 
Scully Will P 8 Webster PI Bklyn 
Sears Gladys Midnight Maidens B R 
Sclby Hal M 204 Schiller Bldg Chicago 
Senion Primrose Ginger Girls B R 
Sexton Chas B 2S40 Johnston Chicago 
Sevcngala Orpin um Altoona Pa 



FRANK V. 



GRACE 



SEYMOURand ROBINSON 

Eccentric Comedians. 
"The Mix and the Mixer" S.-C. Circuit. 

Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y 
Shaw Edith Irwlns Majesties B R 
Shea Thos E 3001 Pine Grove Av Chicago 
Shean Al Big Banner Show B R 
Sheck At Darville 202* N Clark Chhago 
Shelvey Bros 20.". S Main Water!. my 
Shepperley Sisters 2oO Dovereourl Toronto 
Shfppell Ar Bennett Dreamlanders B R 
Sherlock Frank .".II W l.V. New York 
Sherlock ft Holmes 2">o0 Ridge P!n lad< -Ipbla 
Shermans Two 2">2 St Emanuel M .t.i !*• 
Sherwood Jeanette Ginger (litis II U 

0^ Miss 0^ and C,o. 

Sydney Shields 



Shields The 2i>7 Mfy Hall New Orleans 
Shorey Campbell & Co !V> Rock Av Lynn Mass 

Sldello Tom K- Co 4:n.*: Wentworth Av Chicago 
SiddoiiK ft Earle 2.~>1." So Alder Philadelphia 
Sidman Sam Passing Parade B R 
Sleg.l Emma Irwins MaJ. sties B R 
Slegel A> Matthews ."'.21 Dearborn Chicago 
Silver Nat Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Slmms Wlllard Ol.Ti Kills Av Chicago 
Slmonds Teddv Arn< rl< ans B R 
Simpson Russell Big Review B R 
Slater & Finch 1o N !', Vlncennes Ind 
Small Johnnie ft Sisters 020 Lenox Av N Y 
Smlrl K- Kes-mr 4.''.S W 101 N Y 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson Av Bklyn 
Smith ft Adams 4<»K So H aUfead Chicago 
Smith A Brown 1.".24 St John Toledo 
Snyder & Buckley Fads * Follies B R 



Snyder Trio 32 Hancock Newbern N C 
Smners A/ Storke Majestic Jacksonville 
Sossln Samuel Hastings Show B R 
Spaulding ft Dupree Box 28T> Osslnlng N Y 
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mass 
Spears Anna Merry Whirl B R 
Spelvln Geo Sam T Jacks R R 
Spencer & Austin 3110 E Phlla 
Sprague & Dixon Crescent Syracuse 
Sprngue & McNeece 032 No 10 Phlla 
Springer & Church \H\ 4 Plttsfield Mass 
Stadium Trio St Charles Htl Chicago 
Stanley Stan nor» Bates Indianapolis 
Stanley Harry S Lyric Terre Houte 
Stnnwood David ."504 Bremen E Boston 
Starr ft Sachs :u:\ N Clark Chicago 
Stedman Al ft Fannie 0M,"> Ro Boston 
Steele Sifters a;- Brinkinaii Norka Akron O 
Stelnert Thomas Trio ."i-'ll Lenox Av N Y 
Stelnman Herman Lovemakers R R 
Stephens Hal Cram! Indianapolis 
Steppe A II 33 Barclay Newark 
Stepping Trio 30OM N T. Philadelphia 
Stevens Pearl Bijou Lansing Mich 
Stevens Harry Century Girls B R 
Stevens Will II Serenadera B R 
Stevens E i:i. r > So First Bklyn 
Stevens Paul 323 W 28 N Y 
Stevens Llllle Brigadiers B R 
Stevens ft Moore Columbians B R 
Stewarts Musical Star Show Girls B R 
Stewart Harry M World of Pleasure B R 
Stewart & Earl 12."» Euclid Woodbury N .1 
Stlckney I^ouise Hippodrome N Y Indef 
Stlrk ft London 2S Hancock Brockton Mast 



Stokes - d Ryan Sisters 

212 W. 7th St., Wilmington, Del. 



Stone Geo Ginger Girls B R 
Si James A!- hacre RM W 34 N Y 
Strehl May Bway Gaiety Girls- B R 
Strickland Rube Majestic Madison Wis 
Strohscheln II 2.".32 Atlantic Bklyn 
Strubblefleld Trio RHOH Maple Av St I^ouls 
Sullivan Harry A> Co Kedzie Chicago 
Sully ft Phelps 2:110 Bolton Phlla 
Summers Allen HKifl W Division Chicago 
Sura/al A!- Ra/ull Shuhert. I'tica 
Sutton Larry E Vaurhvlllr Hoopton HI 
Sweeney & Rooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit 
Sweet Dollle Irwlns Majesties B R 
Swisher Gladys 11. r i4 Clark Chicago 
Swor Bert Columbians B R 
Sydney Oscar Lovemakers B R 
Sylvester Cecelia Passing Parade B R 
Sylvesters The Plymouth Htl Hoboken N J 
Symonda Alfaretta 140 S 11 Philadelphia 
Symonds Jack 31. '10 Princeton Av Chicago 
Sytz ft Sytz 140 Morris Phlla 



Tamho l»uo Masonic I ronton O 
Tambo a Tamb.i Kmpir«. South Shields Eng 
Tangley Pearl 07 So f^lark Chicago 
Taylor Mae Crand Chicago 

Teal Raymond Happy Hour El Paso Tex Indef 
Temple ft O'Brien 420 E 2 Duluth 
Temple Qunrtette Orpheum Oakland 
Terrlll Frank ft Fred ST»7 N Orkney Phlla 
Thatcher Fannie Bon Tons B R 
Thomas & Hamilton 007 Dearborn Av Chicago 
Thompson Mark Bohemians B R 
Thomson Harry 12K4 Putnam Av Brooklyn 
Thornton Arthur Golden Crook B R 
Thornton Geo A 30. r > Broome N Y 
Thorne Mr A> Mrs Harry 2HS St Nicholas. av N Y 
Thorns Juggling ."8 Rose Buffalo 
Thurston Leslie j:t22 12 Washington 
livoli (iuarieii.. f : i-i ^ wolil Tale heiroit indef 
Tom Jack Trio Forsyth Atlanta 
Tombs Andrew College Girls B R 
Ton. y \- v.iiiian Bijou Oshkosh Wis 
Tops Topsv * Tn t ,« ^442 W School Chlcaa:o 
'lor.at a;- Flor h'.Mi/.a Lyric Oanville 111 
Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y 
Travers Belie 210 N Franklin Philadelphia 
Travers Phil f> E 11« r » N Y 
Travers Roland 221 W 42 N Y 
Tremnlnej, Mus'l 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III 
Trevor Edwin & Dolores Golden Crook II R 
Trlllerw .'Mil E 20 N Y 
Trolley far Trio Auditorium I >es Moims 
Troxell A Wlnchell MOO :< N Seattle 
'I ii'la Harry hoiinnion Ottawa 



HARRY TSUDA 

UNITED TIME. 
Booked Solid. James E. Plunkett, Mgr. 



Tunis F\y World of Pleasure B R 
Tuttln ^ M,:y .'{sS7 N Huron Chicago 
Tuxeilo Comedy Four Benuty Tru 1 |: |{ 
Tydeman A: Dool. y 10S Elm Cam. len \ J 

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I'llne Artlmr M 17"»0 W Lake fh:.-a^o 
I nl'iue r.ifiieiiy Trio 1!»27 Nl.h la- Pdlhi 
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\'.i;:^' 1 Jl' ' 11 S.i 11 I .:■ ;■.. 

Valadons Les .'.I Brewer Newport R I 

Vuldare Be-si. ::<i.", \\' '.17 \ \ 

Valentine Ai- Kay 2"..': 1 -.. .". .1. : -e\ i'iv 
Valletra \ I. an; en !'."-'!• St fl.nk ( ' I. v- land 
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VARIETY 



CHARLES HORWITZ 

Author of the best sketches playing the bee' 
vaudeville time in America and Europe. His 
record proves It. Over 200 successes to his 
credit, Including those big hits for Mr. and 
Mrs. Mark Murphy, Grade Emmett and Co., 
Harry First and Co.. Chadwlck Trio. 

Room K15, 1402 Broadway, New York City. 
'Phone: 2.141) Murray Hill. 

P. 9— Will coach and etage act If In New 
York. 

MKNZKIJ'N SCHOOL OF ARTISTIC 
ItAM.KT AND FANTOMIMK 

22 East 10th St.. New York. 

Vaudeville dancing acts Invented. Chorus 
and Ilalh'ts classes for Grand Opera or Musical 
Comedy Hances, Classic , eccentric and sensa- 
tional novelties arranged. Originator of "Sa- 
lome." 'Vampire." "Spring Song," "Greek 
Pantomime." "Pose Dances," etc. 

Prominent pupilr • ""ff;nan, Dazie, Myrtllle. 
Dennis, Marlow, .d;in. t . Blanct and many 
foreign artist*. 



Photos 



12 Parle Panels, 8 x 12 $2 00 

.TO Paris Panels, 8 x 12 7.00 

100 Pnrls Panels. 8 x 12 12<>0 

FEINBERGS STUDIO, 22S Bowery, N. Y. C 



ORANGE MFC. CO. 

100 West 8»th Street. -NEW YORK. 

THEATRICAL COSTUMBR8. 
Furnishers to the leading Broadway houses. 
Soubrette, ankle dresses and evening dresses. 
Military uniforms. 

Army of the World, 
Representing ANY Nary of the World. 

Period. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue 10, la original 
colors. 

FULL LINE THEATRICAL GOODS 

Clog and Acrobatic Shoes ; Wigs, Makeup. 
Prices Absolutely the Lowest. A. A. HOFMAN, 
lt>46 El!ls St., San Francisco (opp. Princess 
and Oarrlck theatres). 



'ALIDELLA" 




DANCING CLOGS 

Short Vamps 

Price, all wood sole, $4.00; 
leather slmnk 
fl.oo, deliver- 
ed free. Pat. 
ent fastening. 



ALBEIT H. MEM.* SHOE CO. 



Maaafactsrea' ky 
Milwaukee, Wit 



SECOND-HAND COWN8 

PONY COATS STREET DRESSES 

SOUBRETTE DRESSES. FURS. 

330 So. State Street CHICA60 



PHOTOS COPIED 

and Enlarging 



It will i»ay yon to f?et our Prices for 
large or small quantities. 

Quickest and l»e»t service in the City 

Theatrical work a specialty. 

G. U. GAIRING 

3241-3243-3245 N.Clark St., CHICAGO 

Phone Lake View 108« 



^ACK OF THE NAME 




WILL CRESSY 

Says: "I am Using W Taylor Trunks 

and would use no other. Have tried 
them all." 

C. A. TAYLOR TRUNK WORKS 

CHICAGO: 33 E.Randolph St. 
NEW YORK: 131 W. 38th St. 

Hen<l for complete Catalogue Freo 




WEAR CELLER'8 SHOES and 
YOU WEAR A SMILE 

SHORT VAMP SHOES 

(Exclusively for Womea.) Far Slate. Street and 
Ewewat Wear. Great Variety. Eichitive tiaaala. 

ANDREW GELLER 

CREATOR OP SHORT VAMP SHOES 
507 6th Ave., New York, Bet. 30th and 31st Ste. 

Send for Illustrated Catalogue 
One Flight Up. Tel. 1559 Madison Sq. 




WIGS 

Large Assortment, AH Kinds, on band and nu 

delivery, lend for Vaudeville Oatalof. Fi 

Right arooad the ooraer from Majestlo That 



E2-THE WIGGERY 

Oth Floor, 1 60 8tate Stree 
CH IC AGO 

to order. Special faollltlea tor prompt 
for the. aaktng. Wh . In Chloago call. 
N. W. ooraer State and Monroe St*. 



I. MILLER MaBHfaetmr 



MAHLER BROS. 

SIXTH AVE. and 31st St., NEW YORK 

Half Block from New Penn. Railroad Terminal 

PROFESSIONAL UNDERWEAR HOUSE of America 

A caaiplete aaaartamt at all time, af UNDERWEAR, TIGHTS, HOSIERY and MAKE-UPS 

Originators and Improvers of Our Famous Short Vamp Shoes 
Oiscoont to Professionals Allowed Send for New Catalogue, No. 5 

WRITS FOR THE MOST COMPLETE 

CATALOG EVER ISSUED 

80 PAQE8 JUST OUT 600 ILLUSTRATIONS 

Costume*, Soubrette Dresses, Tights, Wigs, Gold and Silver Trimmings, Make-up and Grease 
Paints, Spangles and Ornaments, Properties of all Kinds. 

FRITZ 8CHOULTZ & CO., 75-77 Luke ST.. CHICAGO 



Established 25 years. 



Pre* If request 1b accompanied bj this ad. 



One 20x30 DISPLAY FRAME and PHOTO 
ENLARGEMENT and 100 PHOTO REPRO- 
DUCTIONS, Size 7x9, Two Styles 

Samples and Price List FREE 

SILVER & CO., 3140 No. Hilsted St., CHICAGO 



$8. 





Foreign Novelties Remounting a Specialty 

^ Purchase Jewelry With Care 

Select only a reliable store 

such un the 

Casino Jewelry Shop 

1404 Broadway, New York 

(Next door to Casino Thoatre, Hot. 38th and .li»th Stn.) 

We pride ourselves in possessing the patronage of the very best 
people in the profession, who buy 

Exclusive Genuine Diamond Jewelry 

( )ur customers are always convinced that they receive a square 
deal when trading with us. 

Our diamond stock is of the finest quality mounted in Platinum 
with 14 and 18 Karat ( iold only of the newest and most artistic designs. 

VVc arc as particular about our methods of doing business as we 
are about the precious stock we carry. 



for the 




Our Prices are Extremely Low 

superior quality of merchandise we sell. 

We willingly refer you to any of the well 
known managers, producers or stars, who 
are noted for their handsome and exclusive 
Jewels purchased of us. 

An inspection and comparison of prices 
are kindly solicited. Call and be convinced. 
JAC ROSENBAUM, Proprietor 





202 

W.23SST 
N.Y 



of Tbeatrlca- 
Boots a Hhoesl 
CLOG. Ballet, 
and Acrobatic 
Shoes a spec- 
ialty. All work 
made at short 
notice. 



JAMES MADISON 

SUCCESSFUL VAUDEVILLE AUTHOR 

Writes for Joe Welch, Pat Rooney, Violet 
Black. Jack Norworth, Billy B. Van. Al Leech, 
Barney Bernard and Lee Harrison. Fred Du- 
prez, Al Carleton. Nat Carr, Ed. Wynn, etc. 

1493 Broadway. New York Hours 11 to 1 

GET MADISON BUDGET No. 12. $1. 



SILK. WORSTED ase 
COTTON THEATRICAL 




TIGHTS 



Always on hand. Order$ 
filled promptly. 

Cotton tights, Tery good 
quality ; a pair, 75 cents. 

Worsted tights, medium 
weight; a pair, $2.00. 

Worsted tights, heavy 
weight ; a pair, 12.75. 

Silk-plaited tights Im- 
ported) ; a pair, $2.50. 

811k tights. heavy 
weight ; a pair, $6.00 

Pure silk tights ; a pair, 
$8.50. 

Variety catalog free on 
application. 

BERNARD MANDL 
180 E. Maeuea Strttt, CVcais 



SECOND-HAND GOWNS 

FI'KS AND PONY COATS 
ALSO SOlllKKTTE GOWNS 

HARNETT, 328 STATE ST., CHICAGO 

8HORT VAMP 8HOE8 

and HOSIERY. Special: Italian Silk Hose $1.00 

Mail triers fillts. Oar Raw catalea M saw 
ready . Saat as rasoesl. 




Shop 



Tal. Mai. Sa. 7053 4BS Sixth Ave. (Rat. 2Bth A 30th Sts. 



CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 

An Inexpensive, but expressive form of holi- 
day remembrance to mail to your friends and 
relatives. 

For one dollar we will send postpaid one 
dozen finest Christmas Card Folders vlth a'i 
original sentiment printed in two colors on 
heavy paper, envelopes included. Three t'ol- 
lars for fifty. Five dollars the hundred. 
THE DAVID GIBSON COMPANY. Publishers, 
Caxton Building, Cleveland, O. 



Beautiful black lynx set of furs for $8; worth 
!j>.'Ui. Also white fox sets, taken for debt. 

I. LEVY, 
]<>r> W. 44th St., New York City. 

APPARATUS FOR ELFCTR1CAL ACT 

Which will cause Immense sensation; brand 
new Ideas; new stunts; can be obtained; knowl- 
edge of electricity not necessary. 

Mr. Dart, Rutherford. N J. 



WIG 



Real Hair, Crop Wig, black. $1.00 
Clown 75 cents, Negro 25 oasts 
Dress Wig $1.50, Imp. Bald $1.50, 
Soubrette $1.50 and JS.00. 
Paper Macne Heads, Helmets, etc. 
KLIPP1TRT. Mfr.. 24$ 4th Ato.. N. T. 



WARNING 

These Two Songs are RESTRICTED and 
PROTECTED 

"KEEP IT UP" 

A Salvation Army Sono 

"I Thought It Was What I 

Thought It Was, but It 

Wasn't What I Thought It 

Was at All" 

A Real Comic Number 

Friends, please notify me of any act 
usino either of the above, and obliue. 

Will Dillon, 

Care William Morris 1 Office. NEW YORK 



When an&ieerino adverUtemenU Mndly mention VARIETY. 



VARIETY 



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Village Comedy Four 1913 Ringgold Phlla 
Vincent John B 820 Olive Indianapolis 
Vinton Qrace Serenadere B R 
Viola Bros 41 Sheffield av Brooklyn 
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lalpilgeritr Berlin Oer 
Von Serley Slaters Marathon Girls B R 
Vyner Iydlla Reeves Beauty Show B R 



Wakefield Frank L Runaway Olrls B R 
Walker Musical 1024 Brookside Indianapolis 
Walker A Sturm Lyric Dayton O 
Walling Ida Watsons Burlesque™ B R 
Walsh Helen * May Dainty Duchesa B R 



WALSH, LYNCH -CO. 

Presenting "HUCKIN'S RUN." 

Direction PAT CASEY. 
Nexl Week (Dec. 12). Bijou, Battle Creek. 



Walsh Martin Trocaderos B R 

Walters A West 3437 Vernon Chicago 

Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne Ind Indef 

Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago 

Ward Alice Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn 

Ward Marty 8 Gaiety Girls B R 

Ward t West 225 B 14 New York 

Warde Mack 300 W 70 New York 

Warner Harry B Rolllckers B R 

Washburn Blanche Washington Soc Girls B R 

Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago 

Water Carl P Sam T Jacks B R 

Waters Hester Washington Soc Girls B R 

Watson Billy W Girls from Happyland B R 

Wayne Jack W College Olrls B R 

Wayne Sisters Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Weaver Frank A Co 1700 N 9 Baltimore 

Weber Johnnie Rose Sydell B R 

Welch Jas A 211 B 14 New York 

Welch Thos Runaway Girls B R 

Welch Tint Vanity Fair B R 

Well John S Krusstadt Rotterdam 

Wells Lew 213 Shawmut Grand Rapids 

West John Watsons Burlesquers B R 

West At 606 B Ohio Pittsburg 

West Wm Irwins Majesties B R 

West Sisters 1412 Jefferson Av Brooklyn N Y 

West & Henry Bijou Philadelphia 

West A Denton 135 W Cedar Kalamazoo 

Weston Al Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Weston Bert Star Show Olrls B R 

Weston Dan B 141 W 116 N Y 

Western Union Trio 2241 B Clearfield Phlla 

Wether 11 1 38 W 8 Chester Pa 

Wheeler Sister* 1441 7 Phlla 

Whirl Four Plaza Philadelphia 

White Harry 1903 Ashland Av Baltimore 

ETHEL WHITESIDE 

And those "Plckannlea." 
"FOLLIES OF COONTOWN." 



While Phil Merry Whirl B R 
Whitman Bros 13.15 Chestnut Phlla 
WhltmaD Frank l.'tS Greenwich Reading Pa 
Whitney Tlllle 36 Kane Buffalo 



AL. H. WILD 

THAT FUNNY FAT FBLLOW 



Wlehert Orao» 86tt Michigan Av Chicago 
Wilder Marshall Atlantis City N J 
Wiley May F Big Review BR 
Wllkens * Wllkens 368 Willis Av N Y 
Wllhelm Fred Sam T Jacks B R 
Williams Clara 24.10 Tremoat Cleveland 
Williams Cowboy 4715 Upland Phlla 
Williams Chas 2652 Rutgers St Louis 
Williams John Cracker Jacks B R 
Williams Bd ft Florence 94 W 108 N Y 
Williams ft De Croteau 1 Ashton Sq Lynn Mass 
Williams ft Gilbert 1010 Marshfleld Av Ohleago 
Williams A Stevens 8516 Calumet Chlcage 
Williams Mollle Cracker Jacks B R 
Williamson Frank Runaway Olrls B R 
Wllllson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels 
Wills A Hassan National Sydney Australia 
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chlcsgo 
Wilson Fred J 14 Forest Montclalr N J 
Wilson Al A May Dorp Schenectady Indef 
Wilson Fred Cracker Jacks B R 
Wilson Frank 1818 W 23 Los Angeles 
Wilson Marie Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Wilson LlasU 176 Franklin Ruffalo 
Wilson Jas Olnger Girls B R 
Wilson Patter Tom 2566 7 Av N Y 
Wilson A Plnkney 207 W IS Kansas City 
Wilson ft Wilson Orpheum Ogden Utah 
Wilton Jee M 9 A Arch Philadelphia 
Wlafleld Frank Hastings Show B R 
Winkler Kress Trio Park Erie Pa 
Wise A Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand 
Wlthrow A Olover Hoity Tolty Co 
Wolfe A Lee 324 Wood lawn Av Toledo 
Wood Brea Vanity Fair B R 
Wood all Billy 420 First Av Nashville 
Wood Ollto 534 W 159 N Y 
Work A Ower Orpheum Sioux City 
Worrell Chas Century Olrls B R 
Wright A Dietrich Maryland Baltimore 



Xazlers Four 2144 W 20 Chlcage 



Yackley A Bunnell Majestic Houston 

Yoeman Oeo 4566 Gibson Av St Louis 

Yost Harry B World of Pleasure B R 

Young Carrie Bohemians B R 

Young OUie A April Polls Springfield 

Yeung A Phelps 1013 Baker Bvansvllle Ind 



laaclgs The 8M W 14* N Y 



Zanfrellas 181 Brixton London 

Zazell A Vernon Beguln Tonr So American Ind 

Zeda Harry L 1328 Cambria Phlla 

Zelser A Thome Wlllards Temple of Muslo 

Zell A Rodgers 87 8o Clark Chicago 

Zimmer John Victoria Baltimore 

Zimmerman Al Dreamlanders B R 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 



Weeks Dec. 12 and 10. 



Americans Columbia Boston 19-21 Bon Ion 
Jersey City 22-24 Folly Paterson 

Beauty Trust MubIc Hull New York 10 Murray 
Hill New York %n „ , t . . 

Dehmans Show Garden Buffalo 10 Corinthian 
Rochester ... „ 

Big Banner Show Gayety Detroit 10 Qayety 
Toronto 

Big Review Star Toronto 10 Royal Montreal 

Bohemians Standard St Louis 10 Empire In- 
dianapolis „„ n , _. 

Bon Tons Waldmans Newark 10 Empire Ho- 
boken 

Bowery Burlesquers Star Brooklyn 10 Wald- 

nians Newark _ 

Brigadiers 12-14 Folly Paterson 1;>-1< Bon 
Ton Jersey City 10-21 Gayety Scranton 22-24 
Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 
Broadway Gayety Girls Empire Newark l.> 

Bowery New York 
Cherry Blossoms Buckingham Louisville r.» 
Peoples Cincinnati 

College Girls 12-14 Mobawk Schenectady 15-1 « 
Empire Albany 10 Gayety Boston 

Columbia Burlesquers Gayety Boston 10 Co- 
lumbia New York 

Cosy Corner Girls Empire Indianapolis 10 
Buckingham Louisville 

Cracker Jacks Empire Hoboken 10 Music Hall 
New York 

Dainty Duchess Columbia New York 10 Gay- 
ety Philadelphia 

Dreamlands Bowery New York 10-21 Folly 
Paterson 22-24 Bon Ton Jersey City 

Ducklings Gayety Albany 10 Casino Brooklyn 

Fads & Follies Westminster Providence 10 
Casino Boston 

Follies Day Bronx New York 10 Eighth Ave 

New York 
-Follies New York Olympic New York 10 Ca- 
sino Philadelphia 

Ginger Girls Casino Boston 10-21 Empire Al- 
bany 22-24 Mohawk Schenectady 

Girls From Dixie Monumental Baltimore 10 
Penn Circuit 

Girls From Happyland Gayety Pittsburg 10 
Empire Cleveland 

Golden Crook Murray Hill New York 10 Me- 
tropolis New York 

Hastings Big Show Empire Cleveland 10 Em- 
pire Toledo 

Howes Love Makers Gayety St Louis 10 Gay- 
ety Kansas City 

Imperials Century Kansas City 10 Standard 
St Louis 

Irwins Big Show Gayety Brooklyn 10 Olympic 
New York 

Irwins Majesties 12-14 Empire Albany 15-17 
Mohawk Schenectady 10 Gayety Brooklyn 

Jardln De Paris Lafayette Buffalo 10 Star 
Toronto 

Jersey Lilies Gayety Kansas City 10 Gayety 
Omaha 

Jolly Girls Star Cleveland 10 Folly Chicago 

Kentucky Belles Peoples Cincinnati 10 Empire 
Chicago 

Knickerbockers Gayety Minneapolis 10 Gayety 
Milwaukee 

Lady Buccaneers Star Milwaukee 10 Dewey 
Minneapolis 

Marathon Girls Alhambra Chicago 10 Standard 
Cincinnati 

Merry Maidens Lyceum Washington 10 Monu- 
mental Baltimore 

Merry Whirl Eighth Ave New York 10 Em- 
pire Newark 

Midnight Maidens Gayety Toronto 10 Garden 
Buffalo 

Miss New York Jr Empire Chicago 10 Avenue 
Detroit 

M<ulln Rouge 12-14 Bon Ton Jersey City 15-17 
I-o'ly Paterson 1J)-21 Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 
22-2 ♦ Gayety Scranton 

New Century Girls Academy Pittsburg 10 Star 
Cleveland 

Parisian Widows Empire Toledo 10 Alhambra 
Chicago 

Passing Parade Avenue Detroit 10 Lafayette 
Buffalo 

Pat Whites Gayety Girls St Joe 10 Century 
Kansas City 

Pennant Winners Empire Brooklyn 1!> Bronx 
New York 

Queen Of Bohemia Metropolis New York 1!> 
Westminster Providence 

Queen Jardln De Paris Casino Philadelphia 1!> 
Gayety Baltimore 

Rector Girls Folly Chicago ID Star Milwaukee 

Reeves Beauty Show Gayety Milwaukee 1!» 
Star & Garter Chicago 

Rentz-Santley Gayety Washington 10 Oavety 
Pittsburg 

Robinson Crusoe Girls Gayety Louisville 1!* 
Gayety St Louis 

Rolllrkers 12 11 Gayety Scranton 15-17 Lu- 
zerne Wilkes-Barre 10 Trocadero Philadal- 
phla 

Rose Sydell Corinthian Rochester 10-21 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 22-24 Empire Albany 

Runaway Girls Star & Garter Chicago lo 
Gayety Detroit 

Sam T Jacks Dewey Minneapolis 10 Star St 
Paul 

Serenades Gayety Baltimore 10 Oayety Wash 
Incton 

Star & Garter Standard Cincinnati 19 Gayety 
Louisville 

Star Show Girls Royal Montreal 19 Howard 
Boston 

Tiger Lilies Penn Circuit 19 Acadpmy Pitts- 
burg 

Troradcros Gayety Omaha 19 Oayety Minne- 
apolis 



Umpire Show 12-14 Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 15- 
17 Oayety Scranton 10 Gayety Albany 

Vanity Fair Oayety Philadelphia 10 Star 
Brooklyn 

Washington Society Girls Star St Paul 10 St 
Joe 

Watsons Burlesquers Trocadero Philadelphia 
10 Lyceum Washington 

World of Pleasure Howard Boston 10 Columbia 
Boston 

Yankee Doodle Girls CaBlno Brooklyn 10 Em- 
pire Brooklyn 



LETTERS 



Where C follows name, letter is in Chi- 
cago 

Where S F follows, letter is at San Fran- 
cisco. 

Where L follows, letter Is in London 
office. 

Advertising or circular letters of any de- 
scription will not be listed when known. 

Letters will be held for two weeks. 

P following names Indicates postal, ad- 
vertised once only. 



A 

A <lams J (C) 
Adams Wm (C) 
Ahlberg J (C) 
Aitkens Great 
Alberto Harold 
Albright Bob (C) 
A Id en Jane (C) 
A I do Max 
Alethia Mme 
Allman Joe 
Allston Gertrude 
Alvino & Rialto 
Ardell Lillie 
Artols Jack 
Ashborn Walter J 
Auger Geo 



B 



(C) 



Baldwin Terlsa 
Bard D 
Barlows Ponies 
Barrett Timothy 
Bates ft Christie 
Bates Clyde (P) 
Beeman Theresa 
Beeman Theresa (C) 
Benton Gran by & 

West (C) 
Berg Bros 
Berra Mabel 
Barnam S 
Berry Alice (C) 
Bernle Louis (C) 
Bladen Henry 
Bllger Chas 
Bishop Blanche 
Black Violet 
Blockson H 
Bogard ft Davis 
Borrelll A 
Bowers Frank (C) 
Boyd Wm H 
Boyd W M 
Bradford ft Wilson 
Brand David 
Brltton Bros 
Broderson Jas 
Brooks Herbert 
Brown Harry (O 
Brown Bros (C) 
Brown ft Cooper (C) 
Brown ft Cooper 
Buckley Lillian (C) 
Burkhardt Chas (C) 
Burgess Bob (C) 
Burns Harry M 
Burt Glen 
Bush Frank 
Barbee Hill ft Co (C) 
Hoggs Lillian (C) 



Caine ft Odom 
Campbell Jack 
Carleton Arthur C 
Carre & Carre 
Carver Jordan 
Cassady Jns J 
Cnscy Wm 
Charles Herbert 
Chartres Wlllette 
Chase Dave 
cheklng Frank (C) 
Cherle Doris 
Chester & Jones (C ) 
Clark Edwin 

• 'lark H O 
'Mark Clever 

• lark ft Hanson 
ciifT Laddie 
foil- ft Johnson 
Collins Norman Wllb 

(C) 

• 'ollins Lillian 
Connell Evelyn 
''onnelly Sisters 
Conway T A 
Conroy & Lemalre 
'"ook & Clinton 
Corcoran .Ia< k 



Cowles Al W 
Cremer Elsie (C) 
Cross John 
Cuttys Musical (C) 
Cummlngs Hazel (C» 
Coakley Dun levy & 

Handy 
Coddlngton F M 
Cole & Cole 

D 

Ballon Mrs 
D'Amon Chester 
Davis Edward 
Davis Geo D 
Dayton Lewis 
DeArmond Craee (Ci 
De Balestlers Animals 

(C) 
DeCorno Louis (C) 
Defrejl Gordon 
Delmore John (C) 
Daltorelll Joe 
De Lorls John 
Demar Rose (C) 
Denis Homer 
Deunay Chas 
Dixon Lulu 
Draper Burt 
Drown Olive (C) 
Dunbar Harry D 
Dunbar Chas (O 
Duncan ft Sells 
Duplllo Ernest \ ( |»t 



E 



■I 



(C) 



Edward Rei 
Elaine Mab< 
Eldrldge R 
Ernest Harry 
Esmond Flo 
Evans Virginia 
Evens Rennlc 
Excel la ft Franks 



(C» 



Farlandeau Doll 
Farrelly ft Herman 
Fenler I L (C) 
Fennel k Tyson 
Fern Phil 
Ferris W L 
Florence Dalsv (P) 
Flynn Earl (C) 
Fogarty Frank (C.) 
Foley Edward 
Foley Rov 
Foley ft Earle 
Foley & Foley 
Forde Gertrude 
Foster C D 
Fowler Mr rci 
Fowler Bertie 
Fox Will II 
Fox Jaek (C) 
Fox Frank (Ci 
Francis Ruth <C) 
Frank Bert S 
Freemari Roy 
Fregoll Mile M'l 
French Carrie 
Frlel Thornton 
Fritz Leo f('i 
Fuller Geo (C i 



Gale Ceo 
Galvin Tommy 
Gardener Eddie 
Gardener K- K<hn.e.|< r 
Gardner Harry f('i 
Garrett Sam Vc» 
Girtelle Fred 
Cavfnn Billv 
Cchaiicr A 
Ceiu<T Fiwd i ( ' I 
Geneva Hun n > ■<• 
Germain Mi- k ' I' ) 

Cih-im Sidney 

c, ih«.-nn Del 

C, if.sfin ,T V M'i 

GillxT* EMe if. 



Ollden Sisters 
Ooldy Annie 
Goodhue Anna 
Gordon ft Redwood 

(C) 
Gordon Wm (C) 
Goyt Trio 
Graham Olga 
Green Frankle 
Gross John 
Grower Belle (C) 
Gruet Jack 

H 

Hagan Will 
Hamilton Fred P 
Hank Arthur 
Hnnsell Earl 
Hansen Louise 
Hart Henry 
Hardy Adele 
Harris Trlxie 
Harris Frank 
Hawk Mrs A 
Hayes Bandy 
Healy D 
Hedgecock John 
Henry Carl 
Herman Mexican 
Hlrsehborn Geo 
Hornhroeks Bronchos 
Holland Kate (C) 

Llllle 

ft Dolores 

Geo 

Jack (P) 

Wm 

Albert (S 
Julia 



C 

ft Fields 



(C) 



Hoover 

Howard 

Howard 

Howard 

Howlett 

I loffman 

I lunter 



F) 



Irwin 



I 

Mamie 



J 

W H 

& Margaret 



Jackson 
Jackson 

(C) 
Jefferies Flo 
Johnson L (C) 
Johnsten Chester 
Tolson Al (C) 
Josp Edouard 
Josearys Three 

K 

Kallnowskl Leo <c.) 
Kane Eddie 
Kaplln Nellie R 
Kellam Lee (C) 
Kelly ft Kent (C) 
Kendal W C 
Klngsley D 
Klein Julia 
Knapp Sam 
Knowles R G 
Koehler A 

Kuhlman Harrv (Cj 
Kullevo Bros 



La Falle Pauline 
Lambert Bros (C) 
Lane ChrlH (C) 
Lee Irene 
Le Verne H (C) 
Lemuels ft Lemuels 
Leontlne Countess 
Leslie Estharlne (C) 
Leslie Ollle (C) 
Lindholm Chns (C) 
Lloyd Dorothv (C) 
Long Delia (C) 
Lyle Jack 
Lamont Jas (C) 
Leroy Hilda (C) 

M 

Mack Col O C 
Maltland Mnhle 
Marlon Cliff 
Marron Pnul (C) 
Marsh Byron 
Marsden Helen 
Marshall Grace 
May Hattie 
Mayo Norman (C) 
MeAullffe Harold 
McAvoy Dlek A: A life 
MeElrov Jean (C) 
McDowell John K- 

Alice 
MeNallvs Four 
McGrnth Thns 
Mees T (C) 
Melville & TV V 
Melrose Jlmmle 
Menfekel 

Merrill S.hastlnn 
Merrlt Hal 
Mlek Hnrrv 
Mlley Rath. Tin. (Ci 
Miller Sain 
Miller Lillian (C) 
Milton Frank 
Mlzuno N 
Monroe Ned (c t 



re 



Montgomery Mfce 
Moran John 
Morgan Wm 
Murphy J Theo (C) 
McCaffrey Hugh (C) 
McCullough Carl (C) 
McQInnls Bros (C) 
Muller Jean (C) 

N 
Nelson Norman (C) 
Nichols Chas H 
Norrls C I (C) 
Norton Ruby 
Norworth Ned (C) 



Pauline 
Paris Otto 
Parker Edith A 
ParHon Sisters 
Preston Geo W 
Pomeroy Marie 
Price Jack ft Mable 
Plquo (C) 

R 

Rahy Dan (Ct 
Raimund Jim (C) 
Rankin Sidney 
Raymond Al 
Redmond Rita 
Reynolds Jno 
Rialto Mme (C) 
Richards Wm 
Ritchie Adelo 
Rivers David 
Rogers Duko 
Rosley Tom 
Romaine Julia (C) 
Rose Rosalie 
Royer ft French 
Rushmore Dorothy (C> 
Rycroft Dolly 
Rlpp Jack (C) 

B 
Sanders Paly 
Santell Great 
Sauter Clara 
Sawyer Harry (' 
Scott ft Wallace 
Sehuber Henry 
Sharkey & Lewis 
Shea Mrs H 
Shattuck Miss 
Shaw E 
Shepherd W II 
Silvers Musical 
Slnal Norm hi (C) 
Smith P II 
Smith Jas II (C) 
Smith ft Rose 
St Albyn Edmond G 
Startup II (C) 
St George Jennv 
Strength Bros ('(') 

T 

Terry Edith ((') 
Toomer * Hewins (C) 
Toy lion (C) 
Trent Dor. 
Trumbull Mnzle 
Tyler ft Burton 

U 

Usher Harry (C) 

V 

Van Jack 
Vaughan Dorothy 
Verone J L (C) 

> W 

Walsh Paula (C) 
Walters Clara 
Wales, Elsie 
Ward * Barton (C) 
Ward Fannie 
Washburn Renle 
We Chok Be (C) 
West Eugene 
West Ethe| (C, 
Wharton Nat 
Wiggins Bert ((') 
Wills John II 
Wolff Monte 
Woods Earl 
Wright E G 
Wynn Ida 
Wynn Bessie 
Woods Franeiu 
Woods Musical 
Woods T C ^ 

Warden Rose (C* 
Wlcke Gus rci 
Wlndom Billy fC) 
Wood Ollle 
WyckolT Will J 
Welch Be M 
Wilton Bennett 
Weston Willie 



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Attorney. ft.",1 Broadway, New York 
Theatrical Claims A'lv!., !•>»•#• 



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1 nZ 7f vr' n " f0rr V h u MAL FIM,tR THINKS would not i„f . r. .. ■„■ 
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FIHRE TRl NKS a m t "lit y Interesting proposition 

IPs better to flirurr what a trunk will cost you »o u " f..- f, - v . ■• 
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THE GREATEST OF ALL MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESSES 

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ADELAIDE, WITH J. J. HUGHES 

MAV TOKRS KVKir.KX Dl'NMORK I.Ol IS SIMON l'KKI> NIC K 

JOSIE IN'TKOPIDK l*LOKl.\( K .MAY BKRT ltAKI.lt ANNA WILKES 

AND A lilG TYPICAL C \ITES IIEAl'TV CIIORIS 

I TOLD YOU SO! "Katie Did," Adelaide did; in fact, the whole 
show DIO make the biggest ,hit of the season. 

SEE WHAT THE PRESS SAYS: 

" 'Katli Pi V rrr>v«;d to be an entertainment conducive- to hilarity n:id flor-ervinn 
of success." — "La I't'ito Adelaide with her wonderful whirlwind dancing: caught the 
favor of the audience Ir.'.n.er.it'.y." — GLO'iU. 

"It h:m ifC) n.ar.y rv •-.•.>3 s.'n^-s !"■ >ston has witnessed su<-h dancinc ns thnt, 

given by L;i l\t.'o A :■ ;.'.;■." — PO^'i'. 

"'Knti. Tv-r ir.nio a hit — nc~ C'-.nuviy that convulsed the large audience In many 

new fiil> -:■ ;•:.; ■ iv.ir >:'.ia'.! • :"..«." — JOl'uN'Ali. 

"Miir:!:i r v ar.J wins tho> crowd. 1 ::o lv.tisio Is hound to bo popn! ir." — AMKKU'AN. 
"It Is a consbt-.iu, lr:>k iT.^rtiir.".' \ui, fcatlsfying the eye and car." — HKKALD. 
"It In <*ure to win idaudits fn.:n L-v.-n b'.ase th ■.•a::-c,:.,t rs." — A DYKRTlSl'U. 
"The hit it rt.^d-.- will »e r.otod In ev. ry other big city." — RCCORD. 
• Ii Is In Its crsibc'.'.ishmcnt that 'Katie 1>I.1' fores." — TKANSCHIPT. 



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"The act is exceedingly high-class, and, to use a much-misused term, Is a "riot" ; 
that's all. Simply great and the biggest feature the house has erer had. Many, many 
thinks." 

• ••••• 

"The most meritorious musical act that we have ever played. I would feel sorry 
for any audience with which this act did not score a big hit." 



Exclusive Direction 



"Their repertoire of classical and popular music was equally well received. Big hit" 

"The Mexicans offered the best and classiest musical act that was ever heard in this 
house, and there Is a slim chance for a musical act yet to come that will win the 
recognition thut this act did. At the finish of the act, Monday night. It was impossible 
to go uhead with the show until they answered four encores. They achieved a great 
triumph before a critical and appreciative audience." 



Philadelphia 



AGENTS OF YEARS AGO^ 

(Continued from page 36.) 
Performances were offered at the 
variety houses for six nights and three 
afternoons, the bill having from eight 
to ten numbers. There were no pic- 
ture machines then and in most of the 
houses afterpieces were generally 
produced. It can be recalled that the 
Miner theatres in operation then car- 
ried 8 in all stock companies to put on 
these house skits and sketches. 

While there was no central offllce 
like the United Booking Offices now, 
I wish to refute the statement that the 
organization of vaudeville managers 
dates only a few years back. The 
first association was formed in 1881, 
of which Harry Miner was president 
and general manager, while I acted 
as secretary. Our headquarters were 
over Miner's Bowery theatre, in the 
same room where the Jolly Corks were 
wont to congregate and celebrate. 

There were no commissions. Acts 
were booked through the office and 
each manager contributed weekly to 
meet the current expenses of the or- 
ganization. It was a co-operative 
scheme. All went well for a year when 
the association ceased to exist. 

There were no Sunday shows. It 
is only a matter of a few years that 
Keith inaugurated Sunday concerts 
at his houses. "Stag" audiences were 
in evidence until Tony* Pastor finally 
induced the women to attend the 
shows at his theatre. 

All-star variety shows were gather- 
ed together by prominent managers 
and fhev toured the aountry with 
success. \ I became imbued with the 
"all-star" fever and also went travel- 
ing. All this happened in the days 
before burlesque had assumed such 
great proportions. 

Kate deals us strange cards. I was 



one of the prime movers in the com- 
pany which was responsible for the 
opening of the Circle, 60th street 
and Broadway, but the refusal of a 
license and a two years' delay prac- 
tically put us out of commission. By 
losing the Circle my money went like 
smoke in the air. Percy Williams 
succeeded in securing a license. I 
think no one will dispute the fact 
that it was my financial backing that 
exploited the Circle. 

I could mention a long list of acts 
that not only received what seemed 
to be a big salary in those days but 
later were paid a figure of amazing 
proportions. If a team at that time 
received $150 a week, the members 
felt like shouting the battle-cry of 
freedom. They little dreamed that 
an act would ever command thous- 
ands of dollars a week. 

One of the big-salaried men of my 
early recollection was J. W. Kelly, 
"The Rolling Mill Man," who at the 
time of his death in 1896, was receiv- 
ing $350. He was under contract to 
me at his demise. 

Variety, now vaudeville, has at- 
tained a standard far beyond the most 
sanguine hopes of the old-time mana- 
gers. From the wonderful growth it 
has become an established commodity 
in our business centers. 



A TRIP TO ENGLAND 

(Continued from page 40.) 

professional people on" tour live in pri- 
vate houses, familiarized as "digs." 
This temporary menage generally con- 
sists of a fine sitting room and a bed- 
room, and in most places very good. 
Americans, as a general rule, tak< 
to these "digs" at once, for the rea- 
son that where in America can you 
find a private house with a landlady 



who will wait on you, cook for you, 
shine your shoes and make you gen- 
erally comfortable for the average sum 
of $0 per week. This includes food 
and everything. 

You will find it more economical 
to do your own shopping. I might 
add here that English landladies are 
not generally good cooks. Salt is a 
scarce article in all English cooking. 
It costs as much to live in London as 
it does in America. 

The sooner you get on to the Eng- 
lish way of doing things the sooner 
you will be successful. That idea of 
going over there and telling them 
that It should be done this way and 
that way is foolish. 

It is very difficult filling in imme- 
diate engagements. But if you can 
make good in Great Britain you will 
find the show business far more en- 
joyable and profitable than at home. 
For Instance, there are no Sunday 
shows (and nobody wants them). 
Matinees are few and never more 
than one per week; two at the most, 
and when there is one you get paid 
for it at the rate of one-twelfth of 
your salary in the two-shows a night 
houses; one-seventh in the one-show a 
night. (This does not include the 
Colllseum and Hippodrome, London, 
where there is a matinee dally and 
one show at night.) 

The audience as a general rule are 
appreciative. Anything new is very 
attentively listened to. 

Some of the houses have a very 
rough gallery. They are capable of 
handing out the "good old raspberry" 
or the "bird" — as it is called In Eng- 
land.' There is yet to be found a 
cure for this class oft people. 

Bradford has the/hardest audience 
to please In the world. Knowing this, 
they live up to their reputation. 



The orchestras are large, ranging 
from twelve to fifty musicians; even 
more in the big London halls. And 
believe me they make some music. 
(This does not include "ragtime.") 

The ushers are always girls who 

sell the programs, at from two to 
twelve cents each. (Notice that pro- 
grams are sold, not given away as 
in America.) 

Smoking is permissible in all halls. 
As the ventilation Is always pretty 
good there is no grumbling. 

All the stages are slanting. High 
at the back and slope toward the 
footlights. (Bicycle and other like 
acts kindly take notice.) 

In the Provinces the program gen- 
erally consists of from eight to twelve 
turns. The larger halls in London 
have as many as twenty acts. 

Booking is made far in advance. 
Some acts are booked as far ahead 
as six years. A hall, at present not 
built, is booked solid for three years 
after It opens. 

Agents and managers mix with the 
artists at all times and all places, and 
are on very friendly terms. 

Would like to say our little adver- 
tisement in Variety got us our open- 
ing in England. Paul Murray saw it. 
It struck him as a good novelty. He 
took a chance and booked us four 
weeks. We stayed fifty-four. 

This is our answer to the fellow 
who says "I never advertise." We did 
not really realize the value of it until 
we came home, and have every one we 
met say: "I always read your add 
in Variety." 

Would like to say more about this 
advertising, but space will not per- 
mit. 




A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL 

"AT HICKORY CROSSING" 



By CHA8. HORWITZ 

A Rural Comedy Up to Date In Every Respect. 
Special Scenery and Electrical Effects. 



A Complete Production. 
Presented by 




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Philadelphia 



OLD MIXSTKKLS BENEFIT. 

(Continued from page 38.) 

all kinds of people volunteered with- 
out knowing why, or who it was for 
or when. The promoter had ten thou- 
sand tickets printed. He left a lot on 
sale in saloons, howling alleys and 
pool rooms, lint kept no account of 
either tickets or places. He took the 
remaining tickets up to the old man's 
room, slapped him on the back, told 
him he was all right and to go to it; 
then he left town. 

The old minstrel stayed at the ho- 
tel and peddled his tickets around in 
«: half hearted sort of way until within 
three nights of the date set for the 
benefit. Then the manager of the the- 
atre came to him and said he had a 
'banco to r»nt the house to a mes- 
merist for the benefit night and would 
have to set him back until the next 
night. Of course it would make no dif- 
ference to him; he would have a big 
house anyhow, and he would pay for an 
"ad" in the papers announcing the 
postponement. He gave the old man 
a cigar that some advance man had 
handed to him. and put a four line 
announcement in one paper. 

Meanwhile the show that the pro- 
moter was with extended its season 
two weeks. No one thought it worth 
while to notify the old man of this. 
"There would be plenty of volunteers 
anyhow and he world bo all to the 
good." When the theatre closed for 
the season, the orchestra took an en- 
gagement at a simiimr resort and left 
(own. The stage 1 hands scattered, 
some joining a circus, others working 



in parks. Several other theatres clos- 
ed, leaving no one to call on to give 
the show. The old minstrel was ob- 
liged to engage several semi-profes- 
sional local performers. He also en- 
gaged a pianist to take the place of 
the orchestra, and several stage hands 
from another house. The electric light- 
ing apparatus was undergoing repairs. 
so the only available light for ihe 
stage was one row of gas borders and 
no footlights. The show was a dis- 
mal affair and very scantily attended. 
The old minstrel did not anpear him- 
self. He had coached an amateur to 
do "straight" for him in an act, but 
the "straight." thinking be could act 
better if he were drunk, staggered in 
at about S::',0, fell over a sofa and 
slept among the ruins until the show 
was over. The damage to the sofa 
was appraised at five dollars The old 
man paid it. 

The mesmerist did good business 
the night before, partly because of the 
advertised benefit. None of the buy- 
ers of benefit tickets knew of the 
change of date, so they tried to see 
the mesmerist show and were turned 
down. Rather than go home again 
most bought tickets for the mesmerist 
and roasted the old minstrel. 

The box office sab- on the night of 
the benefit amounted to six dollars, 
not enough to pay the first bill that 
came in. The old man received $::'al 
(ash for tickets he had sold, but ;i 
great many of the other tickets .\.|. 
never settled for. He bad no account 
of the tickets the promoter bad |« ft 
In saloons; in fact did not know where 
half of them were. 

When answering advcrtis< m- 



The total receipts were $:J97 and 
the expenses were $ :» so. 1 : the items 
of which were as follows: 

.".OUO Window (iinls .Sto.uo 

■J .000 Lithographs 100. OO 

10,000 Tickets iri.OO 

1.000 Three-sheet posters .'JO.OO 

Newspaper ads ♦JO.OO 

Staw hands 12.00 

Pianist 10.00 

Kxprcss rharges 1.70 

Local talent .10.00 

Hill posting O.Y 00 

Sundries 4.0O 

Props ::.ho 

I Uinage to -ofa .> On 

Total *:;so. to 

It left him a bal.u.ce of $n;.f»0. Out 
of this he had to pay $."> for a spot, 
light that ho had never ordered and 
did not use. This left the old man 
with $11. fin. He went to the hotel 
and asked for his bill. The clerk had 
him (barged up with L' I days at $.') 
per day. and knew nothing about any 
special rate. The proprietor had gone 
to Washington to a convention and 
would return next week. He had bet- 
ter pay ih" full amount and the pro- 
prietoi could refund whatever In- chose 
to when he returned. The old man 
stated his case, the best he could do, 
and gave the clerk $11 The clerk 
looked verv wise and took possession 
of liie battered satchel containing all 
o! the old man's belongings, saying 
lie <on Id have it when he settled the 
balance of bis bill The old minstrel 
v. 1 Iked out into t he st reet. 

\'e\t morning the papers annoum- 
■ <i the benefit was a success. One 
paper slated that the receipts were 
ovr $::.nnii; another .<."., 000. and an 
,11 1 ••rnooii pa per ran it up to $ I l'.hoo 

The promoter, a thousand miles 

vt8 kindly mention VAItlllTY. 



away, came across a copy of this pa- 
per and showed it to everybody, tak- 
ing care to tell that he was the fel- 
low who did the whole thing, but 
never mentioned that he had $20 
worth of tickets he had not gettled 
lor. N 

While the old man was sitting in a 
cheap coffee house a baggage transfer 
man presented a bill for $2.,»0. The 
haul had been made for the mesmer- 
ist, but no amount of explanation 
could make it clear to the driver that 
the benefit had been postponed. Ho 
abused the old man loudly for trying 
to boat a baggage bill when he hud 
just cleared $ Hi. 000 on his benefit, 
and a "rotten show it was, too." Dur- 
ing the day the printer called for him 
at his hotel, saying he had a bill for 
a half tone cut that had been over- 
looked. The clerk said he didn't know 
where he was, had sneaked away and 
beat his board bill after clearing $1*,- 
000 on his benefit; show people were 
a lot of boats anyhow. - 

The old man died in the hospital. 
People wonder to this day what he- 
did with all his money. One « • n 1 • 1 
prising shark went to tie- hospital and 
look him a few .-<tur orang'.-;, hoping 
t hat he con hi <! 1 co\ . r 1 he 'plant ." 
The old man. grale!>;l i-.r iln.\attcn 
lion, showed him a pa' i <:•>■ he k< |»f 
il IKbi his pillow .1 1 ' < I a id . When | 
am gone 1 h i < 1 -■ ' o ; hhi " 



huriiig the f. 
shark n e\ 1 ■ 1 
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On the Orpheum Circuit 



LONDON EMPIRE, NEXT SUMMER 




Ethel 



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The dainty comedienne who has made a phenomenal success of her new single act, and makes her 

FIRST NEW YORK APPEARANCE 

DEC. 19, at 5th AVE. THEATRE 



FRIENDLY POKER GAME. 

(Continued from page 36.) 

telephone. "I lost fifty cents for you, 
Mrs. Goldstein," said Mrs. Stein. "Vy 
didn't you leave It me out ven I vent 
to 'phone it?" The door bell rings; 
it's Mr. Stein; he came to call for his 
wife and sits down behind Mrs. Mar- 
covitz. She loses the first pot. "Please, 
Mr. Stein, go and set behind your own 
wife, she's a good vinner und I am a 
loser." "Oh, my, I didn't tlnk you vere 
so suspicious," exclaimed Mr. Stein. 
"Esther, give Mr. Stein dat cigar dat 
Mr. Harris got from de janitor, have 
a glass tea, too, Mr. Stein, you see in 
my house you get treated right," said 
Mrs. Harris. 

'Phone rings again. "Mrs. Abrams, 
your husband vants to speak mit you." 
"Leave me out," Raid Mrs. Abrams. 
"But It's your deal. You got to put up 
ten cents," said Mrs. Goldstein. "Veil, 
pass my deal. I'll deal next time." "I 
open it," said Mrs. Applcbaum. No- 
body stays. You see, the minute I open 
it everybody gets busy mit de 'phone, 
or something, ven I got a good hand." 

Mrs. Abrams returns from 'phone. 
"I got a good husband," she said, "he 



said I can stay as long as 1 like." 
"Don't your husband object to your 
playing cards?" asked Mrs. Margolies. 
"No, my husband Is got no against," 
replied Mrs. Abrams. "You see that 
telephone business woke up my baby," 
said Mrs. Harris. "Ladies, please play 
quiet, have a little expect for Mr. 
Stein, the only gentleman here." "Oh, 
never mind me," said Mr. Stein, "I'm 
used to noise; you ought to come in 
mine house; if it's quiet for a minute 
I tlnk dere is nobody home." "How 
do you like de cigar?" asked Mrs. 
Harris. "I tink de janitor vanted you 
to move ven he gave your husband dat 
cigar," replied Mr. Stein. "Maybe you 
got a little piece onion. I vant to kill 
de taste of de cigar." "Morris, don't 
be so insulting; excuse him, Mrs. Har- 
ris," said Mrs. Stein, "My husband al- 
ways makes a Joke. It would be better 
for him to be a theatre than a coat 
operator." 

"Esther, see who's by de door; it's 
Mrs. Marcus' boy from up-stairs. He 
vants to know if you can lend his 
mother your fancy lamp, their going 
to have it company." "Tell him I'm 
sorry, but ve got company, too," said 
Mrs. Harris. "Dat's a cheek. I should 



lend dem my fancy lamp. Her husband 
is got enough money, let him buy von." 
"Mrs. Applebaum, put up for dealing." 
"I'm shy; I lost my stack, ten dollars 
is enough to lose." "Veil, ve made It 
up." "No shys," said Mrs. Harris, "Is 
dat so; it's alright for you to speak 
it like dat, you'r a tree dollar vinner," 
said Mrs. Applebaum. "Veil, a law is 
it a law?" says Mr. Hoile. "Mrs. Mar- 
golies, please put up for me. I'll vin a 
pot und give it back to you." "Den 
afterwards you'll say you don't owe 
it," replied Mrs. Margolies. "Here, 
here, don't fight, I'll put up ten cents 
in cash — from my pocket for you," 
said Mr. Stein. 

"Never mind," said Mrs. Stein, "It 
ain't your business to interfere in de 
game." "See, see, I vas making a joke 
und right avay she gets excited," said 
Mr. Stein. "Veil, it's 12 o'clock, dls is 
de last deal." "Veil, say, can't you play 
a couple of rounds?" asked Mrs. Stein. 
"No, ve made it a law to stop at 
twelve, und besides you ain't got no 
more chips," replied Mrs. Marcovitz. 
"Veil, can't I owe it?" asked Mrs. 
Stein. "Sure you can. but you know 
you can't sue for poker debts," re- 
plied Mrs. Marcovitz." 



"Is dat so; dat ain't half as bad as 

being a fakir, mit de cards," cried 

Mrs. Stein. "I'm a fakir," yelled Mrs. 

Marcovitz, "vat I done — vat you done 

— you had 3 eights, you only draw- 
ed von card." "Vat do you call dat," 
asked Mrs. Stein. "Oh, dat's a scien- 
tific," replied Mrs. Marcovitz. "Al- 
right, ladies, ladies, stop already, we 
are going to serve the lunch." 

The table was cleared — and the 
delicatessens brought in and placed 
on the table. "Esther, bring out de 
silver knives and forks." "Vy don't 
you eat, Mrs. Goldstein?" asked .Mrs. 
Harris. "I ain't hungry." replied Mrs. 
Goldstein. Mrs. Stein whispers some- 
thing in Mrs. Margolies ear about the 
lunch. "Never mind. Mrs. Stein, you 
needn't talk about my lunch. I heard 
you. It's just as good as de very same 
stuff I had at your house, only you had 
a few pickles. You tink for $4.00 
kitty I can serve chicken, gas, four 
dacks cards, and de use of de tele- 
phone?" "Oh, you needn't trow up 
de telephone, Mrs. Harris," said Mrs. 
Goldstein, "I'll pay you for it. You 
owe me a white chip from de game, 
call it square." 



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'Temple of Mystery ' Keeps 
Crowd Bewildered by- • 
Transformations, 



Weird and wonderful Illusion Alls In 
an amazing .lfteen minutes of the new 
bill at the Orpheum, where Rameses 
,and his 'Temple of Mystery" are re- 
pealling the dark and mystic days when 
i Hermann -and Keilar evolved some- 
I thing out of nothing with the mere 
J wave of the prestidlgttateur's wand. 
Rameses fs as mysterious as the tilling 
of an Egyptian cigarette. He looks 
like the picture on the cigarette' box, 
too. His "Temple of Mystery" is as 
Egyptian as the pyramids. 

Rameses does all the conventional 
tricks. He makes a handkerchief do 
■ disappearing and reappearing stunts, 
i He cooks three hen eggs and defies all 
[nature's laws by turning them Into 
Jive pigeons. He converts a scoopful 
of paper Into a bowlful of live gold- , 
fish. He makes real flowers grow ' 
while you watch, and he distributes 
the flowers to his audience to prove 
they are real. 

_But when Rameses .becomes particu- 
larly mysterious he "juggles wit :« 
I human beings. V He brtngshimself c .'i 
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During the past year Seattle has had an opportunity 
to see several illusionists who are at the top of the 
vaudeville heap in that line of work, but in all that 
time they have seen none of greater note or of more 
ability than Rameses, the Egyptian wonder worker, who 
is the headline attraction on this week's big bill at 
the Orpheum Theatre. The act is most gorgeously 
and expensively dressed and staged, and his illusions, 
considering that he uses no stage appurtenances, are 
not less than marvelous.— Seattle "Post Intelli- 
gencer." 



(San Francisco "News Letter." Sept. 17, 1910.) 
Rameses and his "Temple of Mystery" gives a won- 
derful and amazing performance at the Orpheum this 
week. He is a skillful mystifler. and is easily the 
equal of Herrmann and others who have appeared in 
San Francisco. This one number on the bill is worth 
the full price of admission. 

(San Francisco "Evening Post," Sept. 12, 1010.) 
Rameses. the Egyptian magician, and the motion 
pictures are the beat things in the new Orpheum bill 
this week, but the holdovers help to keep up the 
circuit standard. 



Rameses is of the Herrmann type, but uses Are 
freely and injects enough Egyptian mysticism to de- 
light those to whom necromancy has become a bit 
Btale. He makes live pigeons come out of pots into 
which eggs have been dropped; resurrects girls who 
ascend pyres into seeming death amid flre; introduces 
girls from cabinets which a moment before were "full 
of emptiness," and keeps the audience wondering what 
weird thing he will do next. Rameses works so 
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(Continued from page 4 0.) 

by remarking she looks well in boy's 
at tire. 

That traveling managers have their 
troubles in arranging for the appear- 
ance of their attractions in "small 
town" theatres may be shown by a 
letter which a New York promoter 
received from the manager of the 
opera house in a one-night stand in 
Tennessee, excerpts being published 
as follows: 

"The orchestra had to be cut 
out for the reason that we have 
none and there isn't one in the 
town, so we couldn't possibly pro- 
cure one. We, of course, will 
furnish the electric current that 
we have in the house, but as we 
don't know if that will answer 
your purpose on account of volt- 
age, etc, we have to cut that out 
also. We have a new set of scen- 
ery, but we couldn't undertake to 
furnish any extra tackle, etc., that 
we didn't have. The house pro- 



grams are too expensive, so we 
never furnish them; we just 
don't use them as they cost en- 
tirely too much. 

"The bill posting we can't agree 
to do, but we do agree to furnish 
a good man with brush and paste, 
who will assist your man in put- 
ting up the paper, etc." 

A postscript adds it is ;i modern 
house in every detail, and as they 
only have three attractions a month 
they can always bank on big business. 

From a remote corner of Arizona 
is wafted a note of inquiry that reads 
as though the writer is either get- 
ling ready to go upon the slage or 
wishes to take a course to become a 
critic for Adam Sowerguy's shows. The 
letter reads as follows: 

"I thought I would drop you a 
few lines to see if 1 could get one 
of your actors sample papers and 
tell me how much it is a year. I 
want to take it by the year when 
I find out the price of it. So I 
will close tor this time."' 



If certain correspondents of Vauikty 
Vakikty could have their way they 
would not only call down the wrath 
of the gods upon certain "small time" 
theatre managers, but would show 
them that the pen is mightier than 
tho latter's inclination to keep them 
from entering their houses without 
shelling out the necessary admission 
fee. 

Two letters, in particular, whom 
the writers would have the managers' 
Soworguyic nature roasted to a frazzle, 
are herewith published, one from in 
Maine and the other from the sunny 
south. 

This wail is from the north: 

"This has been a very bad 
summer for me, but am (). K. at 
present. 1 shall start next week 



and send in reports every week. 
The manager of the Opera House 
here is not as nice to me as he 
ought to be and I wish you would 
write him about your paper and 
ask him to be more pleasant to 
me. Sometimes he won't even 
give me dates ahead, in fact, he 
never has." 
The cry from the south: 

"The manager of the Opera 
House Moving Picture Show re- 
fused to recognize credential. 
While reporting the show would 
not. benefit me, I would like to 
see it anyway. If they continue 
t<> turn down credential I am 
going to roast them. Kindly help 
nie to do so and I will appreciate 
sane 1 . Please advise by first 
mail.'' 



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To All My Krlenrls. 




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Miller and Tempest. 
"Ki.x and Trlx" (Songs, Talk and Com- 
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15 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Circle, Chicago. 

Opening with a song and dance, Miller and 
Tempest had their audience with them right 
from the start. Miller then offered some acro- 
batic feats, coming as a pleasing surprise. 
Miss Tempest sang a song which gave her 
partner a chance to rest up. The pair then 
go through a routine of high kicking. Mis* 
Tempest holding the article which Miller kicks 
from her hands, at various heights. Some 
bright comedy is Introduced, and several bits 
of business help make the act a flrst-class one. 
Miller as a high kicker will equal the best. 
The speed with which he works is a striking 
feature, His tricks are all of ;he sensational 
brand and gathered warm applause. Miss 
Tempest has a pleasing voice and a taking 
personality. This act should be working the 
big time. It is different from the rest, and 
would undoubtedly make good on any bill. A. 
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REAL CRITICISM. 

(Continued from page 43.) 

cial department of their columns to 
the reviews and gossip of the vaude- 
ville and burlesque field. These de- 
partments are always read interesting- 
ly and the writers become prominent. 
The reviews are taken seriously by 
those who are intelligent enough to 
appreciate the value of them, whether 
they be favorable to the subject re- 
viewed or the reverse. 

But in the general class of news- 
papers which print columns of the- 
atrical news, including criticisms and 
reviews, the vaudeville and the bur- 
lesque shows are passed over lightly. 
The public reads what is coining to 
the various theatres through the med- 
ium of the house press agent. It is 
his business to tell that the bill of 
the current week is the best, or one of 
the best, that has ever been offered to 
patrons of vaudeville. The public reads 
the press agent's notice, goes to the 
theatre and forms its opinion of the 
show based entirely upon how much 
entertainment they receive. The man- 
agement builds its show to please the 
public and spends its money in order 
to set what the public wants. Then 
lie places large advertisements in the 
newspapers, and expects them to do 
the rest. 

The managers of the principal the- 
atres devoted to the drama, musical 
comedy and other forms of entertain- 
ment do the same thing, but it is 
the latter class that is given the at- 
tention, which is just as much owing 
to the vaudeville house. 

How many vaudeville bills are re- 
viewed for the daily newspapers by 
reporters or editors who are qualified 
to write a vaudeville review? Not one 
in one hundred. In the first place, 
the principal vaudeville theatres in the 
majority of cities throughout the coun- 
try are covered weekly by members 
of the local staff of a newspaper who 
do not know one vaudeville act from 
another. Sometimes the man or woman 
sent to cover a vaudeville show has a 
mild knowledge of what he or she is 
looking at, but ninety times out of a 



hundred, if the reporter covering the 
show goes of his own choice it is be- 
cause he has been attracted by the 
name of some prominent person or act 
en the bill, and the mere matter of 
curiosity to witness the act prompts 
him to ask for the tickets laid aside 
each week for the paper. 

It does not need a very close study 
of the reviews in the daily papers to 
prove whether the show was seen by 
a person qualified to cover a vaudeville 
show intelligently. Sometimes it may 
be the dramatic editor who takes it 
upon himself to visit the vaudeville 
theatre. Yet, this same editor is not 
qualified to write intelligently on 
vaudeville because he devotes no time 
or study to it, and does not know 
whether the act he is looking at is 
new, old, original, stolen or what 
standing it has in the vaudeville 
world, except, of course, what he 
learns from the press agent's copy. 

Such reviews are of no value to 
either the act or the manager. They 
tell nothing more than may be read 
in the advance notices. Occasionally 
vaudeville shows are covered by writ- 
ers who do know vaudeville and their 
opinion is worth something. Such re- 
views can easily be recognized and are 
given attention by the manager, also 
by the vaudeville going public. The 
latter knows which paper devotes at- 
tention to the vaudeville theatres and 
reads its columns just as religiously 
as they do the space devoted to the 
music and drama. 

How many artists are qualified to 
place the value on a criticism or a 
review in the public prints? Tn the 
majority of cases if the article is fa- 
vorable to the act, the review is taken 
with some degree of seriousness. If 
the reverse is the case it is almost 
certain that the artist will pay more 
or less attention to it because it is in 
a newspaper. 

How different it is with the review 
in a theatrical paper. If the review 
is favorable to an artist it is bound 
to leave an impression, but if not. in 
many eases there is the same old an- 
swer, "Only one man's opinion," or, 



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"I wouldn't advertise." Nothing could 
express more clearly the lack of in- 
telligent understanding in the mind of 
an artist. One man's opinion in one 
place is just the same as one man's 
opinion in another. It has the same 
relative value and is supposed to re- 
llec-t the universal impression. 

What places the value on the opin- 
ion of a writer is his standing as a 
reviewer and his knowledge and in- 
telligence regarding the subject he is 
writing of. If an opinion is given by 
a writer on a subject he is not familiar 
with it can have no value, but if the 
opinion is passed by one who, by rea- 
son of careful attention, time and 
study can write intelligently on his 
subject, it is bound to carry conviction 
with it, whether it be favorable or the 
reverse. 

The writer who reviews a vaudeville 
show with intelligence and knowledge 
gained through close contact with this 
branch of the profession and by rea- 
son of this affiliation becomes known 
as a competent, fair and impartial 
critic, gives an opinion that does carry 
weight and does have a value to the 
act, the artist and to the manager 
who pays the act u salary for what 
it is worth. Whether it is one man's 
opinion or not, it must be accepted by 
the intelligent reader just as much as 
a writer who comments on t lie condi- 
tion of the stock market, politics, 
sports or any other matter in which 
the public is interested. 

If a critic gains the distinction of 
having a signed article accepted by a 



paper devoted to the class of mat- 
ter on which he is qualified to pass an 
opinion, that places a value on what 
he writes regarding an act or a show. 
The fact that it is an opinion on a 
vaudeville act does not make It figure 
differently than if it was on a dramatic 
or musical production. 

A clever dramatic may not be a good 
vaudeville critic, but a capable vaude- 
ville critic may be just as fit to pass 
judgment on a dramatic show. To the 
ordinary dramatic or musical critic, 
vaudeville is a new study, but to the 
capable reviewer of vaudeville, the 
present day productions in the first 
class houses are nothing more than 
tlie reconstruction of what has been 
done in vaudeville for years and it 
takes tlie vaudeville critic to know It 
and deal with it intelligently. 

To be a conscientious, fair, unbi- 
ased and honest critic of vaudeville 
is not an easy occupation. To be fair 
lie must make an effort to accept all 
conditions under which an act or show 
is working. To be unbiased he must 
< ast aside personal feelings, whether 
t hoy be favorable or otherwise, and to 
be honest he must give his best work 
to his employer just the same as an 
artist is expected to give to the man- 
ager who pays him a salary. It Is 
not always easy to say that an act is 
a failure, it is easier to say that it 
is a success, but it is not honest or 
fair to oneself to say that an act is 
good when one knows it is not. 

False praise has no value. An hon- 
est criticism has and will carry con- 
viction. 




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SCOTCH COMEDIANS. 

(Continued from page 49.) 

acterization, and a hit from one end 
of the country to the other. 

The next Scotchman to come into 
the limelight with any sort of success 
was J. C. MacDonald, the greatest of 
the comedians of his day, and the 
first to attempt an invasion of England 
with his songs and patter. Although 
rated in the first rank of artists at 
home, he unfortunately did not do so 
well in England. After a short season 
MacDonald returned across the bor- 
der. The ill-luck that attended J. 
C. upon his invasion of England cool- 
ed the ardor of other aspiring "Scotch 
comics" (as they were called in those 
days), and it was not until several 
years later that Willie Frame pluck- 
ed up sufficient courage to try his luck 



in foreign climes. He also tried Eng- 
land first and achieved a greater suc- 
cess than did his predecessor, and 
spurred on by this he ventured to 
America, not to attempt vaudeville, 
but as a concert entertainer appearing 
before Scottish societies. Mr. Frame 
did very well. 

MacDonald, after his return to Scot- 
land, formed a touring company. I 
remember they had a large coach with 
signs on each side reading "Mac Don- 
old's Merry Makers." In this they 
toured all over, playing one-night 
stands. From similar experiences had 
later, I can sympathize with them. 

In those days there was do gas. The 
majority of the company slept in the 
coach. When they managed to find a 
bed there was no hot or cold running 
water or heat in the room. Candles 
and oil lamps had to suffice for their 



needs, both on and off the stage. 

After Frame returned to Scotland 
there came to the fore three other 
Scotch comedians. N. C. Bostock, J. 
C. McMillen and Harry Lauder. The 
latter you have undoubtedly heard of. 
This trio was followed by Jack Lorl- 
mer and Neil Kenyon. The last 
named is the present day Scotch favor- 
ite in Great Britain. Then a few 
others — including myself — drifted in. 

At present there are but a score 
of "real Scotch" comedians on the 
vaudeville stages of the world, but I 
am quite certain that even with these 
few as the vanguard the gospel of 
Scotch comedy will be carried to the 
very ends of the earth — and that it 
will long prosper as an accepted form 
of entertainment, not alone mid the 
highlands and heather, but abroad 
also. 



Grace LaRue, soon to star in *'Six 
Months," will play two weeks for 
William Morris, opening at the Ameri- 
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 

Judging by a turn given at the Tivoli yes- 
terday for the first time In Australia, by 
Miss Rosina Casselli, it would appear that 
the limit to the training of dogs had not been 
realized in Sydney before. With eighteen 
beautiful midget dogs of the Chihua-bua 
breed from Mexico, she gave the audience a 
remarkable act which brought forth a great 
demonstration. 

"SUNDAY TIMES," JUNE 20. 1909. 

In Miss Casselli's trained troupe of Mexico 
dogs, the audience was Introduced to what 
is probably the most extraordinary animal 
performance ever seen in Sydney. It was 
certainly one of the very prettiest and most 
interesting. Fourteen or fifteen dog*, not 
much larger than big rati went through a 
gymnastic performance — including the clown - 
♦wy— which made the great audience thunder 
applause, while people marveled that dogs 
could do such things. 

THE "DAILY TELEGRAPH. " JUNE 20. 1909. 

Dogs as variety artists have passed In Ion* 
succession across the stage of the Tivoli 
Theatre, but a band of strangerR, under Mile. 
Rosina Casselli, demonstrated on Saturday 
that all previous performers in this line were 
as novices. Described as the chihuahua dogs 
of Mexico they teemed to have come to $how 
that there is a race of the four-footed friend* 
of man that is vastly superior in understand 
ing to anything of its kind in this part of 
the world It is either that, or they have 
been trained with a persistence which ha* 
produced a result that is a veritable monu- 
ment to the patient of their owner. Such 
marvellous doings have never been heard of 
In the dog world ; In Sydney, at least. 

"MORNING HERALD," JUNE 21, 1909 

Miss Rosina Casselli, with a team or trained 
Mexican Chihuahua dogs presented one of 
the finest animal turns that have been wit- 
nessed in Sydney. The sagacity of these 
little dogs Is beyond belief, and the whole 
show is a remarkable example of the Influ- 
ence of a handsome woman's power. 

m SUNDAY "SUN." JUNE 20, 1909. 

There have been some very fine animal 
turns at the Tivoli, but the first appearance, 
on Saturday, of Miss Rosina Casselli and her 
eighteen midget Mexican dogs, provided a 
revelation. Nothing to approach ft has been 
seen here. 

"FOOTLIGHTS," JUNE 23. 1909. 



MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 

ONE Or THE MOST POPULAR ITEMS 
OF THE EVENING WAS THE PERFORM- 
ANCE OF ROSINA CA8SELLI'S TROUPE 
OF CHIHUAHUA DOGS. FULL JUSTICE 
CANNOT BE DONE TO THE CLEVER TU- 
TOR OF THE DOGS. TO THE DOGS THEM 
8ELVES, IN A FEW SENTENCES; BUT 
THE PERFORMANCE IS CERTAINLY ONE 
OF THE CLEVEREST ANIMAL TURNS 
BEEN AT THE OPERA HOUSE, AND THAT 
IS SAYING MUCH. 

"THE ARGUS." AUG. 80. 1909. 

Rosina Casselli has arrived at the Opera 
House with a pack of dogs. They are too 
numerous to particularise, and, in any case, 
they run about so fast that you can't count 
them. They all do extraordinary things- 
things that no ordinary dog would think of 
doing* In any other circumstance than that 
of being Miss Casselli's dog. But these are 
not ordinary don. They know as many 
tricks as Chung Ling Boo, and. they perform 
them with an ease and dexterity which earns 
them the same hearty applause that was 
bestowed upon the popular maglolan whose 
place they fill In the hill. As an animal act, 
nothing better has ever been seen here. 

"THE AGE." AUG. 80. 1909. 

A DOG BOOM HAS SURELY BET IN AT 
THE OPERA HOUSE WITH THE ADVENT 
OF ROSINA CASSELLI AND HER MIDOET 
WONDERS. 

"TABLE TALK." SEPT. 2. 1900. 

It Is Just as well that the dog show was 
over before Miss Rosina Casselli arrived at 
the Opera House with her team of Chlahua- 
hua dogs. Because these dogs compel won- 
der, as well as appreciation. When it comes 
to. doing things, these dogs are really amas- 
Ing. 

"THE AUSTRALIAN." SEPT. 4. 1909. 

Rosina Casselli's troupe of performing dogs 
do the most wonderful things. They are 
called Chihuahua dogs— and when they are 
at work they look It. Their serious turns 
Hiv very serious, and their amusing (urns 
very amusing. 

"THE HERALD." AUG. 30, 1900. 

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA 

ROSINA CASSELLI AND HER GROUP 
OF LITTLE CANINES— THE CHIHUAHUA 
DOGS OF MEXICO— DESERVE SPECIAL 
MENTION FIRST AND FOREMOST. THIS 
TURN CAN ONLY BE PRAISED IN SU- 
PERLATIVES. TO ADOPT A HACKNEYED 
DEFINITION OF MERIT IN ALL SERI- 



OUSNESS, THE DOINGS OF THESE DIM- 
INUTIVE LOVABLE CREATURES WERE 
ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS." 

EVENING JOURNAL." JULY 21, 1900. 

NUMEROUS COMPANIES OF DOGS HAVE 
DELIGHTED ADELAIDE AUDIENCES AT 
VARIOUS TIMES BY GOING THROUGH 
PERFORMANCES ON THE VAUDEVILLE 
STAGE OR IN THE CIRCUS RINO. BUT 
NOTHING COMPARABLE WITH THE 
WONERFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE 
LITTLE FAMILY OF CHIHUAHUA DOGS 
NOW CONSTITUTING A TURN AT THE 
TIVOLI HAS EVER BEFORE BEEN SEEN 
HERE. 

THE ADVERTISER." JULY 22. 1!H«». 

THE HEAD OF THE HILL IS ROSINA 
CASSELLI. A LADY WITH SEVENTEEN 
CHIHUAHUA DOGS. AND THE CHIHUA- 
111 AS HY ANY LESS SIMPLE NAME 
WOULD HE JUST AS WONDERFUL. NOT 
ONE OF THEIR FIRST FEATS IS AS EX- 
CITING AS THE NEXT, WHICH MEANS 



audience that witnessed it last night recalled 
Mile. Casselli again and again. 

NEW ZEALAND 'HERALD." AUCKLAND. 

OCT. 5. 1909. 

Mile. Rosina Casselli entertained the au- 
dience at His Majesty's Theatre last night 
in a most original manner. The cute Chi- 
huahua, which Mile. Casseli has taught 
everything but speech, contains the most as- 
tonishing Items we have ever seen at His 
Majesty's. 

AUCKLAND "STAR. ' OCT. 5. 1900 

The premier "star turn " at His Majesty's, 
where Rickard'h Tivoli Vaudeville Company 
opened under Mr. Allan Hamilton's manage- 
ment to an excellent bouse on Monday, li 
beyond question that of Miss Rosina Casselli 
and her famous Chihuahua dogs of Mexico, 
said to be the smallest canine race In ex- 
istence. They are advertised as "educated" 
dogs, and certainly Miss Casselli has taught 
them many wonderful things that no one 



AND HER WORLD FAMED TROUPE 



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CHIHUAHUA MEXICAN DOGS 



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THAT THE CASSELLI TURN BEGINS 
BRIGHTLY AND ENDS UP WITH BLIND- 
ING BRILLIANCY. 

•EVENING POST," JULY 24, 1000. 

Already the last nights of Madame Casei- 
n's remarkable dogs are announced, and the 
Tivoli will shortly know the extraordinary 
turn no more. Lately all Adelaide has been 
going to the dogs with a recklessness that 
ought to alarm any number of Chapman- 
Alexander missionaries. 

"EVENINO POST," AUG 5, 1900. 

NEW ZEALAND 

For quaintness. novelty and marvellous 
results In animal training, the quarter of 
an hour's "turn" provided by Mile Rosina 
Casselli and her troupe of Chihuahua dogs 
would be difficult indeed to excel The large 



would ever have dreamt rings were capable 
of undertaking. 

■■SPORTING AND DRAMATIC REVIEW," 

AUCKLAND. OCT. 7. 1009. 

ROSINA CASSELLI AND HER BUNCH 
OK MIDGET CANINES OF THE CHIHUA- 
HUA BREED LEAVE WALKING ON HIND 
LEGS TO PUPPIES. AS FOR THEM- 
SELVES. THEY ARE THE CHINQUE- 
VALLIS OF THE RACE. 

EVENING POST," WELLINGTON, OCT. 
19. 1900 

Mile Casselli and her dogs -chiefly her 
dogs -occupy the stage for about twenty 
minutes with a perfectly astonishing act, 
which at once Increases the respect for the 
intellect of the whole canine race. These 
Chihuahua dogs from Mexico arc the tiniest 
and cleverest little animals that have ever 
taken to the stage, and what they do not do 



would be more readily related thaa the 
abundance of tricks they perform. 

"THE DOMINION," WELLINGTON, NEW 

ZEALAND, OCT. 19. 1909. 

THE LITTLE CHIHUAHUA DOOB FULLY 
JUSTIFIED THE MANAGEMENT'S OPIN- 
ION EXPRESSED IN THE PROGRAMME: 
"ONE OF THE WORLD'S WONDERS. A 
MARVEL OF ANIMAL TRAINING, THE 
ACME OF PERFECTION." THE LITTLE 
DOG6. BY THEIR WONDERFUL ACCOM- 
PLISHMENTS. DEFIED CRITICISM AND 
RENDERED DESCRIPTION ALMOST IM- 
POSSIBLE. 

THE LYTTELTON TIMES." CHRIBT'8 
CHURCH. NOV. 1, 1009. 

INTEREST CENTERED CHIEFLY IN THE 
EXTRAORDINARILY CLEVER PERFORM- 
ANCE OF THE TROUPE OF DOGS UNDER 
THE DIRECTION OF MLLE. ROSINA CAS- 
SELLI. THE PERFORMANCE WAS A 
MARVEL OF SKILFUL TRAIN I NO, AND 
WAS BY FAR THE BEST OF ITS KIND 
YET PRESENTED HERE. 

EVENING NEWS." CHRIST'S CHURCH. 

NOV. 0. 1909. 

Koaina Casselli tops Mr. Henry Richard's 
new variety bill with an act which Is an 
astounding Illustration of the mimetic at- 
tainments of the lower animals under assid- 
uous and skilled teaching. They Introduced 
to a Dunedin audience on Saturday night 
twelve or more little Mexican dogs, whose 
performance was In its way an epitome of 
the composite entertainment known ae vaude- 
ville, with the singing omitted. In Its de- 
partment there has been nothing to equal 
Mile. Caselll's troupe. 

EVENINO STAR," DUNEDIN, NOV. 15. 

1909. 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 

MISS CASSELLI AND HER MIDOET 
DOGS QUICKLY PROVED THAT THEY 
HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY ANNOUNCED 
AS THE MIDOET WONDERS, BEINO ONE 
OF THE PRETTIEST AND CLEVEREST 
TURNS EVER SEEN HERE. 

RAND "DAILY MAIL," JAN. 4. 1010. 

ONE OF THE MOST SURPRISING AND 
REMARKABLE EXHIBITIONS OF ANIMAL 
TRAININO THAT HAS EVER BEEN BEEN 
IN JOHANNESBURG WAS THAT INTRO- 
DUCED LAST NIGHT BY MADAME CAS- 
SELLI AND HER TINY DOOS. 

TRANSVAAL "LEADER. 1 ' JAN. 4. 1910. 

Miss Rosina Casselli aud her midget won- 
ders at the Empire. Hers— and theirs— Is a 
marvellous show, and the handsome trainer 
and her retinue of tiny quadrupeds receive 
an ovation nightly. 

"SUNDAY TIMES," JAN. 9. 1010. 

MISS ROSINA CA8SELLI'f ^HICHUAHUA 
WONDERS, IN THE SHAPE OF THE 
CLEVEREST LITTLE DOGS IT HAS EVER 
BEEN OUR PLEASURE AND DELIGHT TO 
WATCH, WERE WELL WORTH 8EEINO. 
THESE MIDGET MARVELS ARE OOINO 
TO FILL THE EMPIRE FOR AS LONG AS 
THEIR VISIT LASTS. 

"SPORT AND FINANCE," JAN. S. 1910. 

JOHANNESBURG HAS NEVER BEFORE 
SEEN A MORE REMARKABLE PERFORM- 
ANCE BY ANIMALS THAN THAT OF RO- 
SINA CAS8ELLI'S MIDGET MEXICAN 
DOGS 

'JEWI8H CHRONICLE." JAN. 7. 1910 



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To Rosina Casselli must be given the credit 
of possessing the greatest "dog act" la 
vaudeville. At any rate. Mist Casselli's mid- 
get wonders are the hit of this week's Treat 
bill ; in fact, they will carry off the honors 
in any show in which they are plaeed, so 
wonderful are the tricks which they per- 
form. 

"DAILY STATE GAZETTE." TRENTON, 

N. J., OCT. 11, 1910. 

The Trent Theatre has placed hundreds of 
animal acts In the seven years It has been 
providing entertainment for the people of 
Trenton, but the exhibition of Mies Casselli's 
midgets will probably go down ae the great- 
est of them all. 

TRENTON "TRUE AMERICAN," OCT. 11. 

1910 

Mleo Rosina Casselli has a most wonderful 
troupe of trained little dogs. Their sagaeity 
Is amazing, and their performance Is one of 
the cutest things of the kind ever seen on 
any stage. 

BUFFAI/) "COURIER," NOV I, 1910 

ROSINA CASSELLI. WITH HER MIDGET 
WONDERS. PRESENTED THE BEST DOG 
ACT EVER SEEN IN PROVIDENCE. 

PROVIDENCE "MORNING JOURNAL.' 

SEPT. 6. 1910 

Rosina Casselli's dogs aro the tiniest canines 
In the entertaining business Also, their 
art In the most elaborate and amusing thing 
of Its kind yet seen In vaudeville. They do 
most of the stunt* that sre essayed by the 
human acrobat, anrl a lot that are not. 

TORONTO "WOKF,D- NOV. «. 1910 



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The day I was there, Fourth of July, 
as an added attraction they put on a 
troupe of trained pips on a little plat- 
form. There were a few benches scat- 
tered here and there. I saw a couple 
sitting on a church pew. Many per- 
formers will recall the church pew 
days of this particular park. After 
the performance I was granted an 
interview with the superintendent of 
the street car company. In those 



days it was not so easy for a theat- 
rical promoter to get an audience with 
capital. After a long argument he 
agreed to try vaudeville for one week 
only. .lust as I was taking my de- 
parture he called me hack and asked 
how much an act would cost. I told 
him that good acts composing two or 
more people would cost from one hun- 
dred to one thousand dollars per week. 
Fancy my feelings when he called the 
deal off, using as an argument that 
seeing as how he could g"t motor- 
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day he did not feel as though he 
would care to pay an actor any more. 

However, with a little more talk I 
rounded him up and started him off 
the following week with a fairly 
good show. In looking over my 
hooks I find a show some five 
years after, made up of the fol- 
lowing acts all on the one program 
for the same week : 

Lockhart's Elephants, James J. Cor- 
bett, Staley and Birbeck, Papinta, Four 
Huntings, Tom Nawn and Co. 

That show cost him $2,750. Quite 



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his troupe of trained pigs and hand 
combined cost only $MS.L'.".. At that 
time the street railway olliees w.-ro 
in a little dingy room on a side street. 
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their own beautiful hu iM wrj; on the 
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( Continued from page 43.) 

danger of Mr. Johnstone's latest tricks. 
His most hazardous feat was the ride 
over a set house upon the stage, with 
a leap (on a single wheel) at the con- 
clusion. At one time during the climb 
over, Mr. Johnstone was about fifteen 
feet above the stage level. 

In an airship the same young man 
ascended over 9,000 feet into the skies, 
seated upon a bamboo contrivance 
called an airship, and carrying a mo- 
tor. At the time of his death he held 
the world's altitude record which stood 
at 9,417 feet 

In October at the aviation meet at 
Belmont Park, Long Island, where Mr. 
Johnstone secured the American rec- 
ord for altitude flying, and the fourth 
world's record, he was blown fifty- 
five miles from the scene of his ascent 
while away up. A few days previous- 
ly when establishing his record at 7,- 
303 feet, alighting upon the starting 
ground, Mr. Johnstone said he could 
have taken the world's record then 
had not a snow and sleet storm beeu 
encountered. In telling of the flight 
a day later he said: "My glasses were 
full of sleet. All I could see was my 
wheel, and I had to come down to 
avoid being frozen stiff" said the flier. 

"I don't mind it up In the air," he 
continued. "It's a great sensation. 



The ground beneath spreads out like 
a panorama, and as you mount up- 
wards it loses itself into a mist. At 
about 4,000 feet yesterday I passed 
through a cloud which shut out the 
earth. Every once in a while when 
you are away up you leave a cloud, 
go into an opening of air only, and 
then strike another cloud. It's like 
going through the woods into a clear- 
ing. 

"I carry about $100 worth of in- 
struments all strung about me and can 
always tell how high I am. On a 
clear day one can drop rapidly. Yes- 
terday I came down the 7,300 feet 
within five minutes. The most dan- 
gerous part is the start. You must 
clear everything. After once in the 
air it's like walking on the street 
as far as you think of any accident. 
I had a slight accident in St. Louis. 
The machine was broken, but I escap- 
ed uninjured. 

"Of course I mean you feel that 
way after becoming accustomed to fly- 
ing. The first time I felt myself fall- 
ing in the machine I said 'Good night, 
Ralph!' 1 thought it was all over. 
Now it does not affect me at all. Air 
currents will take you upwards or 
downwards. You start to climb, and 
the wind seems to catch you right, 
when, whiz! you shoot up like a 
rocket. The same when you are de- 
scending, the wind may take the ma- 



chine and send it downward for a ways 
with tremendous velocity." 

Mr. Johnstone started in the show 
business in 1897. Previously he had 
ridden a bicycle around his home. 
The life insurance companies had 
long since declared him an unsafe risk 
before he thought of airships. It was 
last spring when Mr. Johnstone at- 
tached himself to the Wright Brothers 
camp of fliers at Dayton, O., placing 
himself under a contract. He went 
to the shops. "The Wrights thought 
I was untraceable," said Johnstone, 
"and couldn't be handled. I don't 
know why, but I seemed to have struck 
them that way. One day I was given 
an assignment to go and paint a barn 
seven miles away. I couldn't see how 
this would teach me anything about 
an airship, so when 1 got there I hired 
a couple of farmers to do the job while 
I sat on the fence. 

"Some time afterwards an oppor- 
tunity came around and 1 was in the 
air in charge of a ship. After that 
1 was one of the regular staff, and first 
flew in public June 17, 1910, at In- 
dianapolis. 

"I consider my work on the wheel 
was just as dangerous as flying, but 
the airship is a new era. A funny pub- 
lic takes up the latest, and through be- 
ing a sky pilot I suppose I have re- 
ceived more publicity than anything 
possible on the stage could have 



brought. In flying we do not seek 
publicity; it comes to us. 

"When I conclude my contract with 
the Wrights I presume they will send 
me abroad as a representative, though 
of course I don't know that for a cer- 
tainty. I speak four languages, which 
would aid me. 

"Air flying bears some relation to 
the show business after all, for the 
airship will be a public exhibitor for 
a long time to come. Among aviators 
and, being an aviator, one mingles 
with a different class of people than 
in the show business. It is some time 
since any actor has pinned me to a 
bar and told what a riot he was in 
Kankakee. I have met, and am meet- 
ing, some people I never knew exist- 
ed before 1 guided a ship in the air. 

"I like it and am going to stick as 
long as I am permitted by the grace 
of the Fates or other things. No more 
show business for me if I can help 
it — and as for the bicycle, I have so 
far forgotten that I really don't think 
1 could ride one. 



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hard and humorous angles. The best 
is the good feeling and the sincere 
good wishes which American acts carry 
from the Americans already establish- 
ed, those who have lost or those who 
are awaiting sentence. The multitude 
would gather at eleven in the morning 
and discuss the chances of the new 
candidate. One thought that the act 
should have opened in this hall in- 
stead of that one; the dancing was 
sure to pull the act over if everything 
else failed; the singing was sure fire, 
and so on. Always something to rec- 
ommend the act; the chance of failure 
was very slim. 

At the opening performance those 
who could attend would be on hand 
to help along. After the battle all 
adjourned to the "Dutch Club" to talk 
it over. The opinions were varied. 
One thought they were a big hit, an- 
other they did nicely, a third that they 
did fairly, while the usual "you'll grow 
on them" was always ready. 

With all the talk there was very sel- 
dom anyone who would admit an open 
defeat. They are all loyal to the last 
and each is anxious to air his predic- 
tion as the right one. It is not at all 
unusual to hear some one who was a 
little afraid in the morning say, "Well, 
old boy, didn't I say they'd put it over 
I know what they want over here." 

I had thought to refrain from men- 
tioning names, but I must mention Max 
Ritter as the real star booster for all 
American acts. Max and Grade Ritter 
have been In England so long that they 
have to ask each other now whether 



they are English or Americans. Maxie 
plays no favorites. As soon as he 
hears there is an American act in 
town, Max hustles them into a corner 
and tells them what to put in and 
what to take out. Then Max seeks out 
all the English agents. English agents 
are exactly like our American ones. 
There are managers on the other side 
who will take an agent's word for an 
act and book it on his say so. In the 
greatest and grandest of words Max 
proceeds to extol 1 the virtues of the 
new arrivals. That Max has never seen 
the act or doesn't know anything about 
It matters little. They are Americans 
and therefore, must be good. 

The question of criticism is a diffi- 
cult one with these exiles. If you 
have never been in a foreign country 
where almost anyone of your own peo- 
ple looks mighty good to you, you 
won't appreciate it. The artists drop 
in the next morning and feel you out, 
not in any Irregular manner, but they 
want to know what Variety is go- 
ing to print about them, knowing 
their friends at home are waiting to 
see the result. 

It isn't easy to cable a failure 
when you are personally anxious to 
see an act succeed ; It goes against the 
patriotic thing, but once in a while It 
must be done. Once I gave a poor 
notice to an American act, playing in 
England for some time. Several 
Americans held me up and attempted 
to convince me I was wrong. For 
support they had an English manager 
who praised the act skywards and 
said it could play his house every 
other week. That gave me a little 
"cold feet," but the woman of the turn 



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PROPRIETORS AND MANAGERS 



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The first Class A Theatre to be built 
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Mission and 22nd St. 

The Most Popular Family Theatre 
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vindicated me herself, when she ad- 
mitted having been ill that night, and 
was not working well. The Ameri- 
cans did not know this nor did I, but 
it was an American act among Ameri- 
cans abroad. I felt badly in thinking 
that perhaps I had unwittingly gave 
an undeserved poor notice. 

Somehow you can't remove that 
feeling from your system. No Ameri- 
can act should fail away from home, 
you believe, yet, naturally, some do. 
At the opening Monday if a home 
turn did not do well I would catch 
the act at every show after, watch- 
ing it until the moment of cabling. 

At home with the artist on his 
native heath also, his act becomes a 
part of the show, and no compunc- 
tion Is felt through the statement of 



Regards to Friends and Others 

Frank L Browne 

Gaaaral Maaagor 

Old South Theatre Washington Theatre 

BOSTON 



a fact in connection with it, but over 
there it's different. Sometimes the 
outsider feels like taking a wallop 
at the audience. 

But American failures in London 
are few, and they will be fewer as the 
English become more modern ly 
vaudevillized, according to our home 
standard. They have been living by 
themselves too long in Bngland. 

Do$h. 



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ENGLISH STORY-SINGER and 
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MONIE MINE 
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KNOWS HOW TO READ A STORY-SONG MONIE MINE— HAS SOME BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES 

KNOWS HOW TO DANCE— NOT A FAKER OR POSER MONIE MINE— IS CONSIDERED PRETTY 
SIN6S HER OWN PROPERTY-HOT FREE SONGS MONIE MINE— DOES NOT DEPENO ON A "PLANT" IN THE 

MONIE MINE— DOES NOT NEED A CLAQUE "OR CAST REFLECTIONS" 

THE ABOVE LAST TWO UHES Do NOT Refer To Any Particular Artiste 

OUT MERELY TELLING YOU WHAT Monie Mine DOES HDT NEED 



MONIE MINE WINS APPLAUSE ON HER MERITS AS AN ARTIST 

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(Not What I Think of Myself-BUT WHAT OTHER8 THINK OF ME) 

A little English comedienne came to Keith and Proctor's Fifth Avenue yesterday unheralded and unknown and made an instanta- 
neous hit. Monie Mine is her name and the audience adopted her at once. Monie Mine is a pretty, vivacious little blonde who blew 
in from England preceded by no flourish of trumpets and no assistance in the "plugging" | me- She brought five new songs and a 
change of costume for each: Had she brought fifteen she could have sung them all, provided the Management could have prevailed 

on the other performers to wait— MR. 8AM McKEE, New York Morning Telegraph, Oct. 5th, 1908. 

Poll's Theatre Monie Mine sings four songs with a beautiful costume for each, and though less known to fame 

as yet as Alice Lloyd, Vesta Victoria and Marie Lloyd, those who have seen the others agree that Monie Mine runs second to the 

others only in "boosting- HART FORD (Conn.) "TIMES", Feb. 3rd, 1909. 

MONIE MINE Does Not Claim to be the Greatest English Comedienne 

BUT MONIE HAS TALENT ENOUGH TO FOLLOW THE GREATEST 

FOR OPEN DATES AND TERMS ASK 

CASEY AGENCY 

(JENIE JACOBS, Manageress) 



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Music in Black and White 



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PLAYING THE LIGHT COMEDY ROLES 







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'"THE LITTLE GIRL \A/ITH THE BIO VOICE" 


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"CHATTERING CHUMS" 


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"THE MON FRA KILMARNOCK" 

JOHNNIE WALKER 

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N. B. HUNTER 

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D. B. GALLEHER J. L. SCRIVENER 

Baritone 1st Tenor 


M. F. HUNTER 

2d Tenor 



BIKLKSQUE THIS SKAKOX 

(Continued from page 47.) 

tempting to ape the more extravagant 
productions. These productions are 
neither "musical comedy" nor "bur- 
lesque." They are just between, as 
far removed from the one as the other, 
with the result of an unsatisfactory 
show. 

The expensive productions cannot 
afford the players to hold up the other 
end. The money is invested in the 
show before it opens. A majority of 
the better brand are "leased" from 
their original owners, who sit com- 
placently back, satisfied with a reve- 
nue of $100 Weekly from the pro- 
duced; The $100 is for the privilege 
of the "franchise." 

"Does burlesque want the produc- 
tion'?" is apparently not concerning 
the average burlesque manager near- 
ly as much as "Will burlesque stand 

it 9 " 

Some managers claim that the "big 
producer" can't live in the show busi- 



ness. Whether he is putting on a "$2 
show" or organizing for the popular 
prices burlesque plays at, the result 
is going to be the same, say these man- 
agers. 

"Take them all," said one the other 
day, "Go down the list of past years, 
and show me the man who made big 
productions with any money now? 

"Here's the list; pick them out: 
Edward E. Rice, David Henderson, Ki- 
ralfy Brothers, M. B. Raymond, A. J. 
Spencer, W. B. Nankeville, Charles E. 
Blaney, William Fielding, Robert 
Whittaker, P. H. Sullivan, Elmer 
Vance, Lincoln J. Carter, and others. 

"I wouldn't except either," said he, 
"Klaw & Erlanger or the Shuberts. 
Tell me if they made their money in 
big productions, and if they did, how? 
I tell you the man who sticks to the 
big show is going broke. That goes 
for the legitimate or burlesque." 

When this season shall have been 
summed up, however, the answer will 
be the lamentable absence of good 
principal women. There are mighty 
few this year — on either Wheel. A 
great many are there now as they 
have been for years. Some have re- 
mained too long, losing whatever 



drawing power they had with the 
wane of their youth. 

The shortage of principal women 
has been felt on Broadway as well as 
in burlesque. The salary figure for a 
leading musical comedy woman has 
jumped beyond what a manager of a 
few years ago ever dreamed it would 
be. 

The limitations of burlesque are 
represented by the two Wheels. Each 
requires a balancer. One needs to be 
kept from leaping too far, and the 
other from falling too far. By the 
ending of this season a happy medium 
should be possible from a composi- 
tion of the best shows on both cir- 
cuits. 

When that composition shall have 
been secured, that will be the standard 
burlesque show. It must be clean, 
well but not extravagantly produced; 
cast with a view to comedy effect; 
have principal women who look well 
with singing and dancing ability; a 
chorus which can work, and composed 
of a company not too expensive to 
discourage the producer. It is easier 
to lay out the show than to produce 
it. The salaries in burlesque appear 
to have gone up, but from reports they 



are not as high as the managers would 
lead one to believe. 

The success of a burlesque shovs 
lies with the manager, or whoever hat 
the selection of people for it; rathei 
than with the producer or the framei 
of the performance. 

In an Eastern Wheel show seen thi: 
season, the manager raved about the 
weekly expense of the troupe. He 
claimed it was high, too high. With 
all the expense the company did not 
give a good performance, and after 
the show was over a tyro in burlesque 
experience could have informed that 
manager he was carrying a $200 act, 
absolutely useless to the entertain- 
ment in every way. Had this act been 
dropped out, the show would have 
played exactly the same. This is not 
a single Instance by any means. 

It is not the highest priced shows 
which produce the most amusement 
or entertainment. Where there is a 
blend of comedians who can com- 
mede, with a good female background, 
including a couple of well working 
women principals, the actors will take 
care of the performance if the pro- 
ducer but half does his share. 

Nime. 



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Willette Whitaker 



WILLETTE WHITAKER 

The Deep Voiced Singer of Southern Melodies 

Assisted by F. WILBUR HILL 

NOW PLAYING UNITED AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE 




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and 



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Lo Lo, the Indian Mystic Girl 



From the Pine Ridge Indian Agency there has come into vaudeville a girl of but sixteen years, 
the daughter of the Sioux, once the greatest and most warlike tribe of savages that held back the 
westward tide of civilization as long as rifle, tomahawk, and scalping-knife could do it. This child of 
the prairie and the redman is Lo Lo and it has been discovered that she is possessed of a sixth sense 
by which she exercises a weird and wonderful mental power." 



ORIGINAL 



LO LO STANDS ALONE in her OWN 

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Merry Christmas to all from front door to back wall 



KANSAS CITY ". JOURNAL " 

"The prettloHt. a< t In burlesque - ' they used 
to call the Ringing sketch of Rawson and 
Clare when they wore with one of the com 
pan lea playing tin* Kastern whirl of bur 
iPBqUP. 

Yesterday, at the Kmprc • they presented 
an act which might well br t> rmed ihr pret- 
tiest In vaudeville, although no in h claim 
Is made for It The principal (harm of Urn 
act Is Its simplii'ity and the piilihritude of 
the ynung woman who, dressed in babv 
clothes. s| n e;s "boy and mrl ' love ■ < . 1 1 k m 
a childish voice The acting of the m;il" 
member of the duo and lii- sinfinc in Mo 
pathetic parts of Hie act w.i in keejurm with 
tin' '-inniru: and heau'v of the woman 



li;i« on and Clare, with then dc!i< Imish 
n.it u i a ! 1 1 ' i !•■ '-k I ' , " lu t Kids" ..'■<' a fc u 
if pleasure Iirlie;it.dy refined arti-ts thi 
ialr an a < redit to any program 



Rawson and Clare, In "Just Kids." were a 
tremendous tiit, both belnx excellent vocal 
ists, and their little piece had just the right 
amount of pathos and comedy to take with 
m local audience Mr Rawson sani: three 
songs, every one of which was heartily ap 
plauded. and Mis-; Clare, who is a very pretty 
little lady, rendered two numb> r-- that were 

well received 

SAN FRA.\CIS< <> I II K NATIONAL ' 
If bft to a Vote |iy the audieri'e as they 

parsed out to (|e< ide the ' li'V't'i' t t II r II Oil 

ttll w eek S bill. I well Id ||Ke I,, see the 

■diee' after a bookmaker hail made it up 
Tlii n would be three odd on lavorites. and 
Mil' ; i : n 1 1 ;• : i " t i ■ i tin I i i I e ■ 1 1 ) i i .-' e : 1 1 : 
iii if I .' i w iii and lire to mine 

In a verv priMv i ntiiniiit;il skit. France. 
i late and Cwy Raw on make a ^rca' hit in 

It' K ■ i 1 ' in " Yesterdays. " 

KANSAS CITY 'POST " 

1 Mo M f the prettiest ;irid inoHt pleanln^ art* 
i \audevi|ie i, that of Raw on and Clare, 

lat Kids'' 



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MRS. MURPHY'S SECOND HUSBAND 

Miss Emmett will appear next season in a 3-act comedy, now being written. 

BOOKED SOLID UNTIL MAY 29 



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Haned Alexander 



IM 



Tremendous Success on the Orpheum Circuit 



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FAUST and MARGUERITE" 

PLAYING W. V. M. A. TIME 



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AUGUST DREYER 

Counsellor at Law 

154 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK 

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DIVES OF FRISCO. 

(Continued fro mpage 22.) 

over with youthful spirits and curios- 
ity, dare to venture Into the uptown 
"Tenderloin Cafes" with some 
"rounder," eager to satisfy that curi- 
osity and eventually be prevailed upon 
"to go the route." For no longer Is 
the "dancing floor" a magnet or a 
veil of safety from criticism to be 
found. There Is still plenty of the 
old "Paris of America" left, but It is 
only for those who know It. 

To find the cage of the "Grizzly 
Bear" and the home of the "Texas 
Tommy" and "Bunny Bug" necessi- 
tates a trip to the "Barbary Coast," 
the home of the ribald dance halls; the 
"pest holes" of the city which shel- 
ter the dregs within its gates. A 
trip to Its confines, for a young girl, 
even with an escort, is not advisable; 
subjecting herself to criticism and 
hardly rellptiable excepting to those 
knowing tlje scenes. Here the air Is 
filled with colloquialism and the for- 
bidden dances may be seen, which 
place those formerly "pulled" In the 
uptown cafes In a selling race. 

During the day It lays silent and 
deserted. When the shades of night 
fall and Its lights flash forth, then 
from byways and alleys its human 
parasites slink forth ready for work. 
A motley procession. Some blear- 
eyed, sullen and unkempt; others 
young and attractive, prematurely 
aged and worldly wise; still others 
plodding on with a desperate and 
dogged look; a picture that would 
possess a touch of humor If it were 
not for its pltlfulness. 

Pacific or "Terrific Street" (as it 
has been aptly called) harbors about 
nine-tenths of the "Coast's" dance 
halls. Every available inch Is occu- 
pied by a saloon that has its back 
room for dancing and tables, with an 
accordion or jangling piano grinding 
out continuously. Several have room 
for hundreds within. In the middle 
of the block is the Thalia, the most 
notorious of the Coast dives. Enter- 
ing the place through a long passage- 
way to be assailed Immediately upon 
entering by some low-necked "skirt" 
asking for a dance. 

There are two of these places with 
stages, presenting "acts." many se- 
cured through booking agents. The 
acts are generally good, lively song 
and dance teams, musical turns, etc.; 
which go on before 1 2 o'clock. Two 
showa nightly are given unless the 
dance floor Is doing a lively business, 
when one show proves sufficient. 
About midnight. "Poses Plastlque," 
"Salome" and a "berjutv" chorus sup- 
ply the entertainment between dances. 

Recentlv during alterations in one 
of these Inree resorts a countless num- 
ber of wallets, purses, etc.. were found 
between the walls, ripped open and 
empty. No good to put up a "holler" 
If you "get touched for your roll," 
generally happening In the "percent- 
age boxes," or during a dance. The 
"roll" as a rule disappears with an 
"Excuse me a minute" from the fair 
charmer. That lets her out for the 
evening. Then It is up to the 
"plucked" one to locate her, like 
hunting for the needle. A "good 
touch" Is sufficient excuse for any of 



the girls being relieved from further 
duty that evening. 

There are other places, plenty, eas- 
ily to to be found and easy of access. 
Any licensed guide of slumming par- 
ties, or anyone acquainted with their 
location can guide you to them, the 
character of which the guide Is care- 
ful to explain, it being optional 
whether you visit them or not. After 
your night's tour you can slip on the 
car at the corner and In five minutes 
vou are back to the heart of the city, 
passing on your way up Kearney street 
the new Hall of Justice, which is near- 
Ing completion, facing Portsmouth 
Square, where the refugees of the fire 
gathered on the morning of the big 
'auake. 

Directly back of the square Is "Chi- 
natown," a city of its own. containing 
some of the finest Oriental bazaars In 
the world. A Journey through that 
should be made during the day. Close 
observation of the tourist will provide 
many a laugh, for Instance, "How 
muchee this. John?" to be answered 
with "That article, Madame, Is 76 
cents." The majority of these Chi- 
nese are cultured and educated Ori- 
entals, many registered voters of the 
city, though clinging to Oriental tra- 
ditions. 

The new Chinatown since the fire 
has been rebuilt uyon a most substan- 
tial and sanitary basis. Many of Its 
buildings are entirely of Oriental ar- 
chitecture as far as conditions permit, 
constructed upon a magnificent scale. 
Among the numerous curiosity shops 
will be found one worthy of a visit, 
that of an American woman of former 
high social standing, a sister of Mrs. 
Howard Gould, now the wife of a 
Chinese. With her Oriental mate you 
will find therr, In their little shop, 
where you can procure souvenirs of 
your visit wnd postals of herself and 
husband In Chinese attire. 

Chinese refreshment booths and 
restaurants are to be found In abun- 
dance, where for a small sum. delici- 
ous tea and cakes may be had or the 
well-known "chop-suev." "chow main." 
"noodles." etc. Last but not least the 
watchful "Chinatown squad" of the 
Police Department, ever on the alert 
for the "tong man" chafing for a 
chance to earn "head money" and In- 
cidentally start a "tong war" or else 
the wily and inveterate gambler who 
probably gives the Police Department 
more concern than any other class of 
Orientals. 



Mabelle Morgan, formerly with Ous 
Hill's "Midnight Maidens." sailed Nov. 
30 on the Mauretanla for England 
where she will appear In pantomime. 



John R. Robinson, formerly a part 
holder in the lease of the "Sam T. 
Jack Show" on the Western Burlesque 
Wheel, Is t'ie city oditrr cf Hip Hr'n 
dolphla Press. 



Frozinl will go to Europe In March 
fo open at the Empire, London, for 
a six weeks' engagement. He has 
pot been hack to the old country since 
landing here six years ago 



Fred Zobedie 



The Bramsons 

European Electric Novelty Hoop Rollers 

Ardell Brothers 

A Ring Act "What Is" 

Chas. E. Colby 

Dean of Ventriloquists 

Miss Maybelle Fisher 

A Soloist Alone in Her Class 

Marshall Brothers 

Sensational Hand to Hand Balancers 

Miss Louise Derrie 

America's Foremost " Coon Shouter " 

Miss Louise Qatte 

Sensational Spanish Dancer and Musician 

Miss Nellie Florede 

Phenomenal VocaMst and Comedienne 

Miss Adelina Roattino 

Superlative Soprano Soloist 

ALL BOOKED SOLID FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON 

Carletta 

" The Human Dragon " 

BOOKED SOLID UNTIL 1912 



Address 



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WAUKBOAN "SUN," OCT. 11. 1910. 

Freaking all records for applause. Will J. 
O'Hearn's beautiful Irish playlet, "A Ro- 
mance of Klllnrney," is setting a pace that 
probably will never again be equaled at the 
Harrison. 

Ten to twelve curtain calls at every per- 
formance and applause that does not subside 
until Mr. O'Hearn makes a speech of thanks 
Is the remarkable manner In which the 
sketch la being received. 

In nil Waukegan vaudeville history there 
Is nothing to duplicate the success of the 
"Romance of KUlarney." It closes the abow 
at the Barrlson this week, and la the very 
last thing on the program, and after the 
playlet Is over the people sit In their seats 
wildly applauding and bent on paving tribute 
to the man who made this delightful bit of 
Irish atmosphere possible. 

There Is something so delightful about this 
act, so much different from the ordinary run 
of sketches, that you are entranced and 
charmed. The setting Is perhaps the moat 



CHICAGO NEW8PAPER OPINION8 



WILL J. O'HEARN 



elaborate ever cm the Barrlson atage, and 
Mr. O'Hearn and his company of seven 
players are so natural, so unaffected, that It 
seems Just aa though you wars witnessing a 
little scene out of real life. 

It la an act yon will remember for a long 
time. It makea you feel like a better man. 
woman or child. By comparison It makes 
the ordinary run of vaudeville sketches seem 
mere shams and delusions. 

Mr. O'Hearn has given something to va- 
riety that Is ennobling and worth while In 
every way. Here's to his success. 

C. SHARP. 
CHICAGO "AMERICAN." SEPT. 17, 1910. 
William J. O'Hearn, In hla own beautiful 



shamrock playlet, "A Romance of Klllarney." 
supported by a cast of seven, has been the 
revelation of the past two weeks and the 
richest find that the Western Vaudeville 
Managers' Association has uncovered In sea- 
sons. Three weeks ago O'Hearn reached 
Chicago, ambitious, but unknown. Last 
Tuesday evening, at 11.20 p. m., hla act 
closed the show at the Kedile Theatre, break- 
ing a precedent In presenting a dramatic act 
In that position at auch an hour. The audi- 
ence eat, bound by hla play and hla playing 
Nine curtain calls followed the climax, and 
almost at midnight O'Hearn was forced to 
deliver a speech of thanks and acknowledg- 
ment. O'Hearn Is an Irlah Warfleld. Laugh- 



11 A Romance of Killarney M 

ter and tears come at his will. He ably pre- 
sents a vehicle worth his best efforts. 

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Will J. O'Hearn and Co. closed the first 
part with hla Irlah playlet. "A Romance 
of KUlarney." O'Hearn portrays the Irish 
character true to life and gives his audience 
an Idea of the typical Irlah gentleman, some- 
thing which haa been overlooked by the ma- 
jority of hla competitors. The story carries 
an equal ahare of pathos and comedy, backed 
up by some real singing. O'Hearn and hie 
company never became tiresome, and the cur- 
found the house applauding for more. Eileen 
Kearney and Colin Reld supported Mr. 
O'Hearn admirably. 



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birthday party or someone taken sick, 
yet the result was "getting the news." 

And nine times out of ten, the wo- 
man of the house always had some- 
thing to say about her own family or 
the neighbor's. 

On Monday, I would write a per- 
sonal about Miss Bertha Strate going 
to Watseka, 111., on Wednesday. On 
Tuesday I would have it that she 
would leave on the morrow and on 
Wednesday I would have her gone. On 
Thursday I would have her expected 
to return on Saturday. On Friday, I 
would have it that she would be home 
on the morrow and on Saturday I 
would have her back in town. 

When things were unusually quiet 
and the doctors were having a vaca- 
tion, I would think of some ordinance 
that should be passed, call the atten- 
tion of the town board to the high 
weeds or agitate the subscription of 
popular funds for the erection of a 
public fountain. The ordinances were 



passed, the weeds cut and the agita- 
tion started, led by the Edgerton W. C. 
T. U. women, for the fountain, but it 
never happened while I was in the old 
town. 

There was no "opery" house in the 
town, a hall being used for entertain- 
ments. If any big attraction was 
seen, it played the city theatres across 
the river. The West LaFayette bell 
ringers, with Win Phillips, banjo mon- 
ologist, generally headlined every pro- 
gram of home talent. 

Occasionally I buttonholed the town 
ministers as they were on their way 
to a funeral or wedding and in that 
manner kept the matrimonial happen- 
ings and the dead ones before the pub- 
lic. For apprising the readers of what 
the Ladles' Aid societies and the Mis- 
sionary organizations were doing I 
generally used the telephone and had 
the secretaries telling me exactly what 
time the sexton would open the church. 

The Courier management gave me 
strict instructions that all notices of 
church socials, entertainments, lec- 



tures, rummage sales and events where 
admission was charged or something 
sold were to be inserted at the cost 
of the people under whose auspices 
they were being given. That always 
kept me from writing from four to five 
columns as the town was always being 
heralded with something on that order. 

As the years sped by my salary was 
increased a dollar at a time and my 
paper work became more arduous, 
more varied and more demanding and 
I became a typical small town jour- 
nalist, the term "reporter" becoming 
too common after I moved into the 
city of 28,000 inhabitants. 

The old Second Presbyterian church 
on the Main street was transformed 
into a "pop" vaudeville house and 
acts were sent in from Chicago by 
the Western Vaudeville Association. It 
was the dawn of a new era for the 
staid, old town of LaFayette, which 
however had had the big legitimate 
stars coming Its way for many years. 

As I had been an inveterate reader 
of the amusement weeklies for a long 



time and was known to follow a min- 
strel band all morning to watch the 
drum major twirl his baton, I was en- 
trusted with the vaudeville "wrlteups." 
I "stood in" with the manager and 
all the acts looked good to me from 
the Courier's side of it. One day, the 
managing editor put me on the carpet 
and then I began to "criticise" the act- 
ors and actorineB accordingly. Zip, 
went the theatre "ad" and I "got in 
Dutch" with the manager. 

When I left LaFayette and went to 
Chicago, the Courier didn't suspend 
business. In fact, the paper owners 
enlarged the plant and put out a bet- 
ter sheet. Eight years ago I shook 
the dust of Indiana off my feet and 
went to Boston where in the vernacu- 
lar of Laura Jean Libbey in her Stella 
Sterling story, "I was awakened from 
my reverie by the harsh voiced conduc- 
tor and as I stepped from the train was 
brought face to face with the fact that 
I had arrived in a big city." 

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VAUDEVILLE! OF YEAR. 

(Continued from page 21.) 

ported that Loew and Morris vainly 
attempted to reach an understanding 
between them without success. 

From observation and Reports, there 
is no reason to doubt that Loew is 
interested in the success of the Morris 
Circuit, through a money end. 

Vaudeville seemed to have become 
stagnant early in the season through 
a dearth in headliners. There were no 
new features. Managers did not know 
Wednesday some weeks what their 
headline attractions would be the next 
Monday. This led to big prices for 
features. Ofttimes an act that ordi- 
narily would have been offered $760 
for a single week received $1,500, or 
another act worth $1,000 got $2.00Q 
and so on. It gave the act an oppor- 
tunity to set a figure for itself, which 
could be used in future argument with 
other managers. 

The vaudeville magnates have 
themselves to blame for this. They 
have frightened the headliners. A 
few years ago the legitimate actor told 
his managers in that division to go to 
— he would play vaudeville! But not 
now. He tells vaudeville to go to — 
he'll stick to the legitimate. 

That is because the legitimate star 
has heard about the many "H. H." 
houses ("H. H." the salary code let- 
ters for the double cipher) and the 
"try outs." The lack of system in one 
of the biggest agencies discouraged 
the aspirant with an act He was 
willing to "show it" but wanted a reg- 
ular date some week. The "big time" 
act was sent on the "small time." Two 
or three houses were recognized as 
"cheap places" where it was almost 
obligatory to appear before a regu- 
lar date could be secured. Then 
there was no assurance that engage- 
ments would be consecutive. 

Producers were worried over the 
same prospect. While there have 
been a few large vaudeville produc- 
tions, larger than were ever seen be- 
fore on the variety stage, there have 
not been many large acts in all. Ger- 
trude Hoffmann started the "produc- 
tion," William Morris was the second 
when he presented the very big 
"Barnyard Romeo." Miss Hoffmann 
asked and received $3,000 for her 
show, which was expensive, as a 
troupe was carried. In the Morris 
production as shown at the American 
Roof last summer, there was a salary 
list of $2,200, comparatively cheap in 
comparison to the size and value of 
the offering. 

Other than these matters, and the 
battle in the legitimate, which had its 
side effect on vaudeville through the 
threatened increase of houses avail- 
able there have been no stirring times 
in vaudeville this ending year, 
excepting on the "small time." 
That branch is always a study. 
Its rises and falls seem to o?- 
';ur morf: often than the t'des. The 
patronage fluctuates, and with it the 
hopes of the "s'r.all time" manager. 
One day believing he has the greatest 
business in the world, the next he is 
not certain when it will "blow up." 

With the season now well advanc- 
ed the opposition of Morris apparent- 
ly Is contained within the Morris the- 



atres playing "big bills," The west- 
ern Morris circuit has faded away. ' 
The opening and closing of the Ameri- 
can Music Hall, Omaha, was the only 
light upon it The San Francisco 
house has been started, and there is a 
site in Denver. Beyond that there 
seems to have been something like 
$300,000 worth of stock and bonds 
of the western corporation sold to re- 
mind the people of the west it almost 
had a first-class vaudeville "opposi- 
tion." 

In the east Morris has added St 
Louis through t^e opening of the 
Princess, capably managed by Dan 
Flshell. In Cincinnati, a nearby city, 
the Morris house, Orpheum, run by 
one I. M. Martin could not be made 
to pay. Morris took it over under his 
own management last- month. Some 
acts which had failed to draw in Cin- 
cinnati were a distinct hit in St 
Louis. It may be a matter of man- 
agement in many towns. 

In Brooklyn, the Fulton varied so 
much in its policy of grade of shows 
that it finally adopted the "split" 
week and popular prices. The same 
is true of Morris* Plaza, New York. 
A couple of small timers in Baltimore 
and Harrlsburg closed, leaving the 
Morris circuit now composed of the 
following first-class houses: Ameri- 
can, New York and Chicago; Ameri- 
can, New Orleans; Orpheum, Cincin- 
nati; Princess, St. Louis; Dominion. 
Winniepg. 

The American Boston, was dispos- 
ed of to Felix Isman under some spe- 
cial agreement before the season 
opened. 

As regards the entertainment, two 
potent points have loomed up strongly 
since 1910 commenced. 

One is the strong inclination of the 
public towards the pure variety 
sketch or people, breathing amuse- 
ment from every pore. This they like 
and enjoy. 

The other is the possibility of the 
dramatic playlet. Variety has been the 
only paper giving attention to vaude- 
ville that has not at some time or other 
decried the dramatic sketch. It has 
seen any number go by the board. 
Some were good sketches, but the play- 
ers were not 

It was not that vaudeville did not 
want them, but that vaudeville never 
saw them adequately cast, nor cap- 
ably presented. Every dramatic piece 
must have detail. With the attention 
that goes with that, there must be 
acting. The dramatic sketch writer 
has believed vaudeville would stand 
for anything. He told the star to 
"get anybody." Perhaps it was just 
that "anybody" who threw the whole 
piece out of balance. When one is 
serious, watching a serious sketch seri- 
ously played, every infraction jars. 
The poor actor makes the other seem 
unreal, and instead of a playlet, the 
piece becomes an acting farce. 

With the dramatic sketch there has 
«»'. *'u confounded however the weird 
pr "some skit, called by its authors 
dramatic." With an audience evinc- 
ing a liking for a serious story well 
presented and played, there is always 
an afterclap by the producer, who be- 
lieves now is the time to bring on a 
sensational number. The manager 
listens. He falls. Sometimes the 



It's no 



managers believe it, too. Other times 
a manager here or there thinks a 
gruesome piece will fit in. But it 
never does. The weird playlet spoils 
the dramatic piece. With the failure 
of some hair-brained bit of writing 
that never should have seen the light, 
the managers Bay "They want comedy. 
I told you so. Don't talk dramatic 
sketches to us." 

The trouble is and has been with a 
great many managers that they be- 
lieve they are the personification of 
the liking spirit of their audiences. 
What they like — and want; their audi- 
ences like and want. It's seldom so. 
The manager watches the show Mon- 
day matinee, deciding whether he has 
selected a good program for the peo- 
ple. If he hasn't there are excuses. 
Next week there may be a pleasing 
show or there may not be. 
one's fault, naturally. 

Ask a directing manager over here 
how many resident managers of his 
theatres are selecting bills, and what 
would he say? Ask the resident man- 
agers what their chief would say? Yet 
the resident manager is the man who 
knows his audience the most intimate- 
ly. And there are some resident man- 
agers in this country who can put it 
all over their chief in making up a 
vaudeville program. 

It is not unknown that a directing 
head of a circuit will permit an em- 
ploye to place together a bill for a 
theatre he knows little of. It is even 
known where there have been book- 
ings by a person for theatres he has 
never even seen. 

In bookings and who books there 
has been much talk the past year. Pro- 
ducers and owners of acts as well as 
artists have complained that it is im- 
possible to hope for fruitful engage- 
ments speedily where the people who 
have the power of booking are inter- 
ested in acts themselves. The pro- 
ducer when denied an engagement 
traces back what he imagines to be 
the reason. Inevitable he finds a line 
leading to the act of some booking 
person, and claims that this act will 
eventually land in the position which 
he or his act failed to secure. Often 
this happens. It may not be premedi- 
tated, but it certainly is discouraging. 
The producing owner thinks he is 
hemmed in; that "everybody is out for 
the coin" and that the big manager is 
helping him to secure it. Meanwhile 
the producer says — and the facts of 
the times substantiate him, that the 
inattention given to the very heart of 
vaudeville by the managers who are 
the most concerned is what is permit- 
ting vaudeville to decay. 

The same comment was made three 
years ago; that vaudeville would dry 
up. The managers said "Pshaw," 
that everything would take care of 
itself. 

The "22-act" bills had to be 
brought forward to lift a dying head. 
There are other things besides "com- 
mission" in vaudeville. 

Good business men lay a foundation. 
If their business is to be long-lived, 
the foundation must be a solid and 
clean one. If vaudeville is merely a 
grab bag, it makes no difference, of 
course. 



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CL08ED HI8 TENTH EUROPEAN TOUR AT THE LONDON HIPPODROME, Sept. 24th, 1910 
Arrived Oct. 15th, 1910 OPENED AT KEITH'8, PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3 1st, 1910 

25 MINUTES OF LAUGHTER and APPLAUSE 

RECEPTION8 AT EACH PERFORMANCE-THB AUDIENCE APPLAUDING WHILE THE 
8TAQE HAND8 WERE MOVING THE PIANO OFF. THE ENTIRE PRE88 UNANIMOUS IN 
THEIR PRAISE OF WILL H. FOX'S ACT. (CmpliMatti b| Utamr H. T. iwiu Pemnlly) 



WHY? 



BECAU8E THE THEATRE-COIHC [PUBLIC HAD SEEN 80 MANY PLACIARI8T8 OF WILL H. FOX'S SPECIALTY 
-THAT THEY RECOGNIZED THE MERIT OF THE ORIGINATOR-'" ME MM WNI IUUT mmei THE MM HUMMUS 

WILL H. FOX HAS PERFORMED HI8 PIANO CREATION 

OVER 6000 TIMES 

M THE LEADING THEATRES AND MUSIC HALLS OF AMERICA. ENGLAND. IRELAND, SCOTLAND. WALES AND SOUTH AFRICA 

OVER 800 NIGHTS IN LONDON 

(Including The Coliseum, Empire, Leicester Square, Hippodrome and 7 Months at The Palace Theatre) 

_Can any performer keep working year after year for twenty-one years-playing return dates In the 
"same cities, In America and Great Britaln-UNLESS, the management feel sure that he, the artist, 
Is worthy of employment? 



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In oase you require a single turn (who can do encore In "One" or If your "One" Is deep enough to put a Baby 
Grand Piano in, can do his full act In "One ") an act that will give your audience value for money paid at the Box office, 
an act with an International reputation AND an act that needs no BOOSTING, why not book the real artist— the 
originator, WILL H. FOX ? FOR OPEN TIME AND TERMS CONSULT 

CASEY AGENCY 

(Miss JENIE JACOBS, Manageress) 

P. S.-TO THE MANY COMEDY PIANO ACTS-IN AMERICA AND EUROPE: 

Please leave my burlesque or the Panorama of Ireland alone, also my burlesque announcement cards, my new 
gags and my original conception of dressing my act, as it different to any act on the stage. 

Oblige, WILL H. FOX, The Chooser's Friend. 



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President 
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Booking Manager 
R08ALIE MUCKENFU8H. 

Assistant Manager 



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Little Rock 
Fort Worth 
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Birmingham 
Montgomery 
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Jacksonville 
Orpheum — Savannah 
Jefferson — St. Augustine 



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Orpheo — Pine Bluff 
Grand — Knoxville 
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AN UNEXPRESSED IDEA. 

(Continued from page 24. 

His clothing has somewhat three-a- 
day and of middle west cut. From 
across the hall came the pungent odor 
of cigarettes and the fainter whiffs, 
at times, of stale booze, but there 
were no corks nor cigarette butts in 
his room and on his dresser lay a 
little Testament. It had not been 
opened much of recent years, but he 
meant some time to read it again 
when not so busy. He had hesitated 
about this until sure of his room rent 
for at least two weeks ahead, as 
should he be requested to depart to 
the open street, he might stand in 
need of some of its more consoling 
passages, one of which states that 
"one should not care a continental 
wherewith one is clothed because the 
lillies of the field don't. "{ 

He ran his hand through his hair 
and spake thus wise: "I am getting 
good and sick of this. What chance 
has a fellow got in these days of 
Syndicate and graft and playing of 
favorites to put anything over with 
mere talent and hard work? It is all 
right for those who are already in 
to say that hustling and perseverence 
and good habits will win out eventu- 
ally if you have the goods, but while 
you are waiting for all that, you lose 
your hair and your teeth and your 
stomach, so what the ?" 



When a man has a gift above the 
mediocre level, he is bound to be mis- 
understood, and must wait for posthu- 
mous recognition. Meanwhile, the 
cheap guy with the flat forehead, 
which starts immediately over his 
eyebrows and runs straight back, gets 
all the big nights and white lights; 
and oh! after all, wasn't that a great 
line which Owen Wister said: 

"Have thy spring time 'ere it fade, 
Never shall it come again." 
And when Wine and Laciviousness 
and Gaming heard him say "misun- 
derstood," they grinned knowingly at 
Idea and ducked for the earth. Idea 
simply looked patiently disappointed, 
saying: "Well, I must wait a little 
while in the land of unborn things un- 
til the gate of his mind shall open for 
me. I have been knocking at it for 
years, but just as it was about to be 
opened, this same weakening, self- 
pitying discontent arose within him 
and clanged it shut again. But I be- 
lieve in him, for he was raised in the 
light of a good home, unpoisoned by 
worldly sophistry and the cheap-thief 
Wisdom of the Tenderloin." 

Meanwhile, the long-haired guy 
arose from his work and went down 
toward the. shiny street and toward 
the white lights and the red lights 
and the clinking of ivory chips, and 
chips that were not of Ivory; and, in a 
year or two, Idea, still unborn, heard 



the gate of his brain calling for her, 
but when she went to it, she found 
it no longer noble, but unclean and 
weakened and debased, with the God- 
like touch gone from it, and she fear- 
ed that even though she might go 
through, she would never look the 
same. So she returned sadly to the 
land of unborn things and awaited 
another chance to be expressed. 

And the misunderstood one wanders 
from bar to bar explaining to the 
other bugs, most of whom are called 
Failures, that this is a very unfair 
world. 



RUSSIA HARD TO ENTER. 

(Continued from page 28.) 

ionable crowds have then arrived from 
the opera, the wine has begun to flow 
and the audience is feeling happy. 
The average drinker may not give 
much attention to the stage, but a poor 
member is soon noticed. About 2 in 
the morning the stage performance 
finishes and the artists are free, but 
the establishment remains open till 3 
or 4, the orchestra discoursing music 
to the bitter end. It is then found 
that several gentlemen, holding per- 
haps high positions in government of- 
fices or large employers of labor in 
mine, or factory in far off regions, are 
too "sleepy" to walk alone to their 
carriage or sledge, and the exhibition 
of almost 'helpless men being assisted 



to the door by benevolent waiters is 
frequent. The Russian takes much 
joy in eating and drinking. 

A great deal has been said of the 
clever Russian dancers. These won- 
derful artists never play in vaude- 
ville, but are permanently engaged at 
the subventioned opera houses of 
Moscow and St. Petersburg, where 
they dance in the winter, and, by spe- 
ial authority of the State, visit oc- 
casionally other capitals, particularly 
Paris, at other seasons of the year. 

They retain the old traditions of the 
French and Italian schools of dancing, 
and there is nothing Russian about 
their art beyond the fact that they 
are almost government functionaries. 
Their training is of the hardest and 
the most perfect; they are under con- 
tract almost for life, and cannot leave 
home excepting by special authority 
of the State official in charge. The 
rough-and-ready darners seen on the 
music hall stage in Russia are spe- 
cial troups, recruited from t ho peo- 
ple, who expound the national step, 
and are, after all, the n-al dancers of 
the country. They differ considerably 
from their exquisite compatriots at 
the opera, for they present genuine 
Russian dances, which the famous- 
ballet dans(.-us«'s do not. And, per- 
haps, their n.'Meiial style Is more in 
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WINDYTOWN'8 SMALL TIME. 

(Continued from page 32.) 

from $500 to $600 per week; rent and 
operating expense may be about the 
same. Figure it up. There's a good 
living in it. 

Two shows are given nightly; mati- 
nees are mid-week, Saturday and Sun- 
day. The first show at night suppos- 
edly starts at 7:30 and runs until 9; 
the second (if superhuman ends could 
be achieved) would start at 9 and run 
until 10:30. But the second show 
doesn't start at nine or at any other 
exactly appointed and strictly ad- 
hered to time, save in rare instances. 
The second show crowd begins to as- 
semble about 9 o'clock; it stands until 
the first man has expanded into crowds 
of from 150 to 300 people. The man- 
ager who doesn't get his second show 
under way as soon after 9 o'clock as 
possible is monkeying with his luck. 
He thinks the crowd all stands "hitch- 
ed"; but he overlooks the twos, thiee 
and half dozens who desert the fringe 
and amble onward, taking with them 
their coin. 

On the second evening of existence 
for the new Hamlin the last show 
started at 9:50; it was a chilly even- 
ing and there were a whole lot of peo- 
ple with employment which did not 
necessitate waiting until the show 
started. Scores of people walked 
away from a house which should in 
all common logic have been so con- 
ducted that its patrons might be early 
taught that time for the second show 
meant something more than printed 
figures on signs, programs or adver- 
tisements. Punctuality means dimes 
and dimes mean profits to the 10-2 
magnate. 

Varietv each week records the 
names of acts which play a great num- 
ber of the local small houses; their 
names run from the unknown and un- 
advertised to "headliners" boomed and 
exploited at an expense which adds 
considerable to the cost for that week. 
Headliners, where they are employed, 
hold for a full week, the show which 
is booked in to surround them "split- 
ting." When it can be asserted as 21 
matter of record that some 10-20's pay 
as high as $500 a week for a head- 
liner, a glance at the paragraph here- 
in which tells how much the shows 
"may" cost tells what is left to be 
passed around among the other three 
or four acts. 

Let it be said that the 10-20 man- 
ager as a class is following in the foot- 
steps of his older and richer brother 
who started some years ago to buck 
his bank roll against his rivals and 
sent the salary thing, as related to 
headliners, higher than he ever imag- 
ined they would go. To the unbiased 
observer it seems that the small time 
manager who presents every week, 
just as conscientiously as it can be 
booked, an evenly good show; spread- 
ing his money around among all the 
acts instead of giving it mostly to one 
of them, Is the man who is going to 
win the endurance contest and cop the 
survival-of-the-flttest brass ring. 

Times without number better shows, 
act for act, have been witnessed in a 
local 10-20 than prevailed for that cer- 
tain week at the downtown vaudeville 
houses. Frequently a showman will 
get together a program which is a 



model In booking and playing details, 
but that program carries no fancy-pric- 
ed headlines Every act makes good, 
according to its capacity for entertain- 
ing, and Mr. Audience goes home (two 
or three blocks gets them there) tell- 
ing his wife she better take the kid- 
dies around to the show Saturday. 
Such are the shows which keep Mr. 
and Mrs. Audience patriots and follow- 
ers of the 10-20. 

When the witty and resourceful Mr. 
Murphy coined the name "Adam Sow- 
erguy" and set it permanently into the 
language of the theatre for all time to 
come, he didn't nick-name very many 
of Chicago's 10-20 managers. To be 
sure there are a host of men concerned 
in all departments of promotion, who 
got into the game via the picture ma- 
chine when it supplanted their stock 
of groceries and opened the way to 
fame and fortune as a 10-20 impressa- 
rio. But the person who thinks all 
fell or were pushed into it is as badly 
mistaken as the person who thinks 
they all were not. 

Just at random here is where a few 
of the present day managers of Chi- 
cago's 10-20s came from: Hines (Ly- 
da) carnival man, amusement promoter 
and showman of years' experience; 
Levison (President) manufacturer of 
soda pop; Hatch (Linden) circus man 
and showman from the ground up; 
Hamburg (Ellis, Monroe, etc.) print- 
er; Shaver (Bush Temple) queens- 
ware; Ritchie (Virginia) amusement 
devices; Conderman (Julian) manufac- 
turer of amusement devices; Kenny 
(Coliseum) side shows, circuses and 
carnivals; Yost (Americus and Amer- 
ican) builder of amusement devices; 
Balabon Bros. (Circle) cold storage; 
Le Vee (Grand) concessioner in the- 
atres; Malcomb (Kedzie) amusement 
concessions; Wasserman (Garfield) 
magician; Talbot (Alcazar) expressing 
and so on and so forth ad lib. 

Among all the popular-priced vaude- 
ville theatres in Windytown there is 
not one of the type prosperous west of 
here — three shows every day (mati- 
nee and two at night) playing bills 
costing aiound $1,000, and charging 
10-20-30 for admission. Whether that 
time will come will largely depend 
upon neighborhood conditions. In 
towns out west the population is suffi- 
cient to make this class of theatre 
profitable. There does not seem to be 
a neighborhood in Chicago containing 
sufficient population of the right class 
to make a three-a-day stick. 

Life is precious, even in Chicago, 
hence there will be no reference spe- 
cifically to the booking agents who 
handle the lo-20s. They are legion, 
jealous, intrepid, valiant, wide-awake 
and mighty hi^ toads in the local 
vaudeville puddle. After business 
hours their favorite pastime (it might 
lie called the agent's mid-winter 
sport) is "copping" houses from each 
other and getting back the houBes they 
have lost. Of such is their joy of liv- 
ing. Walt. 



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"Navy Hlue" is the title of the play 
which Jos. M. Gaites will star Clifton 
Crawford in. Mr. Crawford wrote the 
lvrics and music. 



John W. Ransome is having a new 
routine prepared by Aaron Hoffman. 



K 



BASEBALLITIS" 



Presented by the 



EVERS-WISDOM CO. 

Booked by PAT CASEY 

"HANDCUFFED" 

Presented by 

MONA RYAN and CO. 

Booked by PAT CASEY 

"BACK TO BOSTON" 

Presented by 

WM. FLEMEN and CO. 

Booked by PAT CASEY 

"Man Proposes- 
Woman Disposes" 

Presented by 

OLIVE EATON and CO. 

Booked by PAT CASEY 



HIS WIFE'S DUTLER 



These 
Sketches 
Written 

by 

VICTOR 

H. 
SMALLEY 

420 
Putnam 
Building 

NEW YORK 
CITY 



Cfi 



51 



Presented by 



J. ARTHUR O'BRIEN and CO. 
Booked by PAT CASEY 

"LITTLE MISS HAM AND 

Presented by 

JANET PRIEST and CO. 

Booked by 

JENIE JACOBS and PAT CASEY 

"The Woman Who Knew" 

Presented by 

VIOLET FULTON and CO . 

"JUDGMENT" 

Presented by 

VALERIE BERGERE and CO. 



IN 

PREPA- 
RATION 

"HONEY- 




IS 



For Melville 
and Higgins 

"THE 
SACRIFICE" 

For Edwin 
Holt and Co. 



** 



What Happened 



In Room 44 



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Presented by the 

RE PLAYE 



WKtn ontioerino advertisement t kindly mention VARIETY. 



124 



VARIETY 




WILLIAM FLEIMEN 




if 



and HIS COMPANY 

Now presenting on the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 

BACK TO BOSTON" 

A "Hick" character drawn by VICTOR H. SMALLEY 

Booked by ^ ^V"T" CASEY 



Frank Milton and De Long Sisters 



i* 



20 MINUTE8 LAYOVER AT ALFALFA JCT." By J. A. MURPHY 



■ REED ■>■ HARRY 

THANKS TO Albee Weber 



FRANK Booked solid after the first showing — 
l/AIJQ w * tn d\ e below route, and offer of 
F ft 1 1 W Orpheum Circuit to follow. 



Oct 24 — Lynn, Mass., (Auditorium). 
Nov. 7— Syracuse, N. Y., (Grand) 
Nov. 14— Harrisburg, Pa., (Orpheum). 
Nov. 21— Union Hill, (Hudson). 
Nov. 28— Norfolk, Va., (Colonial). 
Dec. 5 — Atlanta, Oa., (Forsyth). 
Dec. 12— Pittsburg, (Grand). 
Dec. 19— Columbus, (Keith's). 



Dec. 26— Cleveland, (Hippodrome). 

Jan. 2— Buffalo, (Shea's). 

Jan. 9— Toronto, (Shea's). 

Jan. 16— Wilkesbarre, Pa.. (Poll's). 

Jan. 23— Newark, (Procter's). 

Jan. 80— Hartford, (Poll's). 

Feb. 0— Springtteld, Mass.,, (Poll's). 

Feb. 13 — Bridgeport, Conn., (Poll's). 



Feb. 20— Boston, 'Keith's). 
Feb. 27— New York. (5th Avenue). 
Mar. 6— Hammerstein's, New York. 
Mar. 13— Worcester, Mass., (Poll's). 
Mar. 20— New Haven, Conn., (Poll's). 
Mar. 27 — Lawrence, Mass., (Poll's). 
Apr. 3— New York, (Manhattan). 
Apr. 10 — Montreal. 



Apr. 17— Hamilton. 
Apr. 24— Washington. (Chase's). 
May 1— New York, (Colonial). 
May 8 — Bronx, New York. 
May 15— Alhambra, New York. 
May 22— Greenpolnt. New York. 
May 20— Orpheum, New York. 



Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all Friends and Good Wishers 





Under Management of Mr. F. ZIEGFELD, JR. 



Dong well in-" FOLLIES OF 1910" 



When answering advertisement* kindly mention YARIMTY. 



VARIETY 



125 



CLUBS AND CLUB AGENTS. 

(Continued from page 29.) 

and pocketing the amount that he has 
been given to defray this cost. 

Acts of all sorts to fit the occasion 
must be secured by the agent to whom 
the contract is given. He is called 
upon at all times to submit a list of 
acts. The entertainment committee 
says what does this or that one do. 
He must be prepared to give a full 
description of the act; also capable 
of knowing just where and when to 
secure material tiiat will fit the occa- 
sion. And when one thinks of the 
material that is in demand for a cer- 
tain class of "stag" affairs one won- 
ders. 

In dealing with the four hundred 
one has to be more than particular 
in booking a club show. In the first 
place that portion of New York's 
population has seen so much of the 
theatrical output (the greater part 
of the set being habitual first-night- 
ers in the legitimate houses) and 
dropping into the vaudeville theatres 
ever and anon, that they have a very 
good idea of what is what. For in- 
stance, it is not so many years ago 
that one of the grande dames of that 
estate, who was the acknowledged 
leader, went into the office of a book- 
ing agent who catered to the set and 
asked to have a program submitted. 
The lady in question had evidently 
just come from luncheon at either 
"Del's" or "Sherry's," her humor 
was not of the best. She looked over 
the list offered and expressions typi- 
cal of the profession issued from her 
lips, such as "They are rotten," "she 
won't do," and finally, "He couldn't 
make us laugh. Why he isn't nearly 
as funny as Harry Lehr, and he, 
poor dear, has all he can do to raise 
a smile from our set just now." And 
this from a certain Mrs. S hyphen F. 

With the ordinary political organ- 
ization or social club the agent has 
but to offer a list of what is known 
as "names" who are open on the date 
that the show is to be given. 

The club booking is also a life- 
saver to the actor who has an open 
week or two he cannot possibly fill. 
With one or two dates in the course 
of the open week he is almost sure to 
take care of his expenses. 

Then there Is always the matter of 
the disappointment in the club book- 
ing. This Is also well known to the 
greater part of those that make up 
the entertainment committee. In the 
past they have through experience 
been educated that some of the club 
agents are Teddy's short and ugly. 
Names are submitted and the agent 
when he delivers the list knows he 
cannot deliver, but nevertheless to se- 
cure the contract will make the offer. 

"When an agent makes a contract to 
deliver a show for a stag entertain- 
ment he is usually approached by 
some member of the committee who 
will ask if It is possible for the agent 
to obtain the services a "cooch." 

By the term "cooch dancer" it is 
mutually understood that a woman is 
be secured who will not hesitate to 
perform a series of terpsichorean 
postures in the altogether. Most of 
the agents who book stags to a great 
extent have any number of these so- 
called "Oriental dancers" on their 
list, but unless they are fully satisfied 



TOM BRANTFORD 

AND SOME OF THE ACTS HE MANAGES AND BOOKS 



A Real Box .Office Attraction 

MADAM BEDINI 

And Her Trained Horses 

Now Playing Morris Time 
Just Finished 2 1 Wks. S-C Time 
Booked From New York Office 



FOUR TO SIX CURTAIN CALLS EVERYWHERE 

Lee Beggs - Co. 

IN "THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME" 



THE DERVISH WHIRLWIND 

ONETTA 

ALWAYS A SEN8ATION 

Now Playing Morris Time 



NOW PLAYING PRINCESS TIME. SOUTH 

Frank Mostyn Kelley 

AND COMPANY IN 

"TOM AND JERRY" 



NOW PLAYING 12 WEEKS S-C TIME. B00KE0 FROM 
CHICAGO OFFICE 

HARRY EDSON 



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AND DOC "DOC 



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Now Playing 12 Wks. S-C Time 
Booked From Chicago Office 

Carroll and Lemont 



IN "THE NOON HOUR" 



A TRAVESTY ACT 

Weston ^1 Cushman 

Just Finished 8 Wks. S-C Time 
Booked From Chicago Office 

ARTISTIC FEMININE TYPE8 

WARDAMAN 

JUST FINISHED TOUR OF THE PANTAGES CIRCUIT 



VAUDEVILLE'S MOST ARTISTIC 
VOCAL OFFERING 

CONNELLA 

I 
NOW PLAYING MORRIS TIME 

PLAYING FOR ANYONE 

Tom Brantford 

AND ALWAYS MAKING GOOD 



Comedy Singing Hit of the Year 

DIAMOND FOUR 

Now Playing 18 Wks. S-C Time 
Booked From Chicago Office 



A DISTINCT NOVELTY. 



ATHLETIC PASTIMES" 



Frank Parker »«" Co. 

BALANCING A REAL BILLIARD TABLE ON HIS CHIN 



A NEW ORIGINAL 
TRANSFORMATION 
ACT. NOW ON THE 
ORPHSUM CIRCUIT 



THE RINALDOS 



CARRYING A COM- 
PLETE STAGE SET- 
TING OF ELABOR- 
ATE SCENERY. 



Address 



■VI 

Phone 3730 Monroe 



, 745 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO 

Room 17 



as to who they are. doing business 
with the usual reply is they do not 
supply that sort of entertainment, but 
that they will give the committee the 
addresses of several who will un- 
doubtedly fill the bill. 

It is but recently that two of these 
"cooch" dancers, who had played a 
stag in Jersey, were arrested and 
haled into the courts. In some un- 
known manner the nature of the per- 
formance "leaked" after the affair. 
Warrants were issued for the dancers 
in the county where the dance was 
performed. 

"Little Egypt" wao a "cooch"' danc- 
er and she gained world-wide notori- 
ety through being the dancer at the 
famous Seeley Dinner which was 
raided by Captain Chapman a decade 
ago when he was the whiskered Czar 
of the Tenderloin in New York. 

No act is too big or any too little 
for the club agent to give at a show. 
Tell him what you want and he will 
go after it if you are willing to pay 
tho price. 

The salaries for club performers are 
usually judged by the amount that is 
paid the actor by the managers in 
regular theatres. A ratio of about 
Dne-sixth Is at present looked upon 
as the proper price. 

The Club Department plays so 
great a part in the theatrical field to- 
day that there are any number of acts 
that do not look for regular engage- 
ments it all but depend solely upon 
"club work." These are acts that have 
slowly but surely built up a reputa- 
tion t )r themselves in this branch and 
who tave created a club following. 



Another Land-Slide 

Not Political this[time 

But V-a-u-d-e-v-i-1-l-e. 

Nearly All the " Live" Vaudeville Managers of 

The Middle West are climbing into the 

Western Vaudeville Managers' Association 

Band Wagon. 

W-h-y ???? 

They Can't help it. The Perfect Booking Service, 

Up-to-the-Minute Methods, High Quality of Shows, 

Fair Play to Large and Small, and those 

100 and 1 attentions that mean so much to a 

Manager appeal to him and permit of No 

Alternative. 

That's why the business of the Western Vaudeville 

Managers' Association has increased by Leaps and 

Bounds during the past year, until Now it occupies 

Top Place in the list of booking concerns. 

If you have never booked through the 

Western Vaudeville Managers' Association you 

Don't appreciate the real truth of this. 

11 Seeing is believing." Just so, " with us is 

Knowing ' that the Western Vaudeville Managers' 

Association lives up to Every Promise as the 

Ideal Booking Organization. 

Our booklet, recently published, on "PERFEC- 
TION IN BOOKING." isinaclasswiththe "Six 
Boat Sellers." We had to have more printed. 
Wo have just issued • new one on " ENTER- 
TAINMENT IN THE CLUB AND HOME." 
which will be mailed fro* on request. 



Branch Offices 

Des Moines, Iowa 
Fargo, N. D. 
Battle Creek, Mich. 
8t. Louie, Mo. 



Address 

C. E. BRAY, Ctmeral Manager 
Western VauHevil'e Managers' 
Association, Majestic Theatre 
Building, Chicago. 



When answering adverti»ement$ kindly mention VARIETY. 



126 



VARIETY 



THIRD YEAR 




Of The Same Old 




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IN THE SAME OLD STORMY HOUR" B ? Le8 * er Lonergan 

SUCCESS EVERYWHERE 



THE SAME OLD 



BOOKED BY THE SAME OLD 

P. S We km « BIUO NEW ONE. only wtilin| tar the mwa|trt to siy "LET'8 Hi 



PAT CASEY 



MERRY XMAS TO ALL 





THE GERMAN 

SOLDIER- 




DIRECTION 



CASEY 



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cuit last week. 



Clarke and Hamilton are slated to 
open at the American Dec. 19. 



MATTER WITH PARKS. 

(Continued from page 27.) 
must see that his investment is rea- 
sonable—he must not put in more 
than his local conditions warrant. 

The foregoing remarks apply, of 
course, to those parks which the coat 
fits. We have other parks which 
should never have been in existence, 
and which might as well climb into 
the junk yard without further ado. 
This class of parks has stung the Pub- 
lic on fakes and degenerated into a 
big cipher. Again, we have cities with 
painful over-production. Let the 
quantity dimlsh and the quality im- 
prove, and where now four or five 
parks are slowly staggering, the Pub- 
lic will heartily support one or two. 

Then there is the park built by the 
street car architect; the wandering 
"builder;" the millionaire's son and 
the irresponsible showman. Some can 
be fixed up to meet with public approv- 
al even in this late day, but the ma- 
jority are passed for ever and anon. 

Gormandizing and exaggerated ego 
are the symtoms of illness displayed 
by the Chicago parks. They have swal- 
lowed an overdose of over-capitaliza- 
tion. In other words, they have too 
much money invested in their boun- 
daries. 

The amusement park generally has 
been too extravagant. Half or a 
third the money invested in the first 
place would have enabled their own- 
ers to get the original investment 
back quickly and make such additions 
and changes as would hold public in- 
terest to a considerable extent. 

An element which has hurt the 
parks most painfully has been the 
great popularity of moving pictures 
and low-priced vaudeville once or 
twice a week. The park goes on the 
same thing month to month, and too 
often year to year. The constant 
changes in the theater cannot be met 
by the park. The public likes the 
change. Hence, why not good vaude- 
ville theatres in the parks? Many 
have prospered in parks already, and 
are the very backbone of the whole 
institutions. 

I think I know what the public 
wants today. Tomorrow that want 
may change, but I would build my 
park so that when the change comes, 
I can conform to it. The imperish- 
able features of parks today are the 
ball room, the modern ride, the mer- 
ry-go-round, the theatre and the eat- 
ing and drinking places. 




On the Road 

To shorten a long and tiresome 
journey— to lessen the discom- 
tort of rough travel— to make 
one night stands seem like 
playing home dates— and as a 
general good riddance to the 
annoyances of road work — 
here's your cue — 

> Agassi H a^t 

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They have a pronounced individuality 
— a distinctively different flavor — 
aroma — mildness because of an ex- 
quisite blending of rare tobaccos. 
They will almost make doing a west- 
ern tank circuit seem a pleasure. 

Not a fancy box, but 10 additional 
cigarettes. 

20 for 15c 



tie' a handsome ell Pennant (rax.12) cf your fa- 
vorite college — a beaut Jul ajui appropriate tree- 
oration for dressing to >ni or den . (Jive n for 2 ; ij 
the coupons contained in each package of Fatimas. 



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THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. 




Conditions vary greatly in different 
localities. On Coney Island a vaude- 
ville theatre in either Luna or Dream- 
land, would be grape fruit. In St. 
Louis, a park would be a lemon with- 
out a theatre, either for vaudeville or 
operatic production. In Chicago, a 
park without liquid refreshments 
would wither and fade In a day. In 
Columbus, the very suggestion of 
liquor in intoxicating form would 
mean the grand finale. 

Hence. I can only summarize the 
general cauees for lack of interest in 
parks and, at the same time, I know 
that some shortcomings apply not to 
all. The whole truth is that the bo- 
nanza days are over. The public 
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the sane, level-headed man who knows 
his business. "Fools rush in where 
angels fear to tread" has stared us 
in the face since childhood, and the 
truthfulness of this little quotation 
has impressed itself on many park 
owners. 

$25,000 In a small city is enough 
money to invest in a park today. 
$50,000 should suffice for a good sized 
city, and $200,000 ought to be the 
limit allowed by law for any park. 




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MUSICAL NOTES. 

(Continued from page 24.) 

als," in which the rise or fall of melo- 
dy is presented to the eye hy the re- 
lative positions of certain signs, call- 
ed neumes, figures, or notes, on a 
"sheet of music." 

Among Phonetic notations are 
those of the Hindus, one of the oldest 
in use, consisting of five consonants 
and two vowels, representing the 
names of the scale degrees, while the 
addition of other vowels doubles the 
value of the notes (but the Hindus 
chiefly trust to memory for trans- 
mitting music) ; the Chinese, who use 
characters derived from the names of 

the scale degrees with signs for value; 
the ancient Greek system of letters 
and signs; that of the Arabs, who di- 
vide their octave into thirds of a tone 
and write the scale in groups of three 
Arabic letters or Persian numerals (a 
survival of the Greek system); the 
tablatures in which letters or figures 
represented the keys or fingering of 
instruments rather than the scale de- 
gree; the tonic sol fa, in which (as in 
that of the Hindus) letters represent 
the names of the scale degrees and 
other signs show time values, and the 
Paris-Galln-Cheve, in which numerals 
are used for the scale degrees. 

The Dlastematic method, Implying a 
more advanced stage of musical culti- 
vation, embraces the neumes (signs 
used in writing music, indicating a 
fixed pitch) of the Western Church, 
the rotation of the Greek Church (a 
survival in a much altered form of the 
neumes). tie classical notation of 
Japan, the mensural music of the mid- 
dle ages and the familiar notation of 
modern Europe and America. 

It was a long time before mankind 
became accustomed to the idea that 



musical sounds could be relatively 
"high" and "low." The earliest 
Greek musicians named their scale 
degrees from the length of the strings 
on the trlgon, or harp, so that the 
sound was that given by the longest 
or "highest" string, and their lowest 
sound that of the shortest or "lowest" 
string. The conception of high and 
low sounds, although familiar to mu- 
sicians about 300 B. C, is, after all. 
merely a convention, the value of 
which for musical purposes has caus- 
ed its general adoption. 

Th*» Latin word nota, means a nod 
or sign, hence the written sign which 
represents a particular musical sound. 
It is customary to speak of the keys 
of an instrument, and even of the 
sounds themselves, as "notes," but 
this is not, strickly speaking, correct; 
and, in some languages — German, for 
instance — the written sign, the key 
which it represents and the sound are 
generally kept distinct — the first be- 
ing called "note," the second "taste," 
and the third "ton." In early me- 
diaeval times, and as late as the 14th 
Century, certain short legats (con- 
nected) passages were conceived as 
units of sound, moving upwards or 
downwards, and hence were represent- 
ed by a single sign, called figure or 
note. 

The history of our notation begins 
with the neumes. The Greek Bystem 
of notation by alphabetical letters 
seems to have gradually dropped out 
of use between 200 and 500 A. D. 

To preserve the purity of the melo- 
dies of those Roman times, it was 
found necessary to find some means 
of recording them In writing. Re- 
course was had by the methods used 
in rhetoric, In which the rise and fall 
of the speaking voice was regulated 
by certain rules, and indicated In 
writing by s'igns, called accents. A 
rise of the Speaking voice was indi- 



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cated by an upward stroke of the pen 
from left to right, a fall by downward 
stroke, and a rise and fall on a single 
syllable by the junction of the two 
signs, which thus formed the circum- 
flex accent. Rhetorical accents, said 
to have originated in Byzantinm, are 
first supposed to have been used with 
melodies about 680 A. D. 

Much space has been devoted in late 
years to the rhythm of plain song, 
the importance of which is recognized 
by all. Efforts have been made to 
attribute long and short values to the 
various forms of its notes, but these 
are merely the modern forms of the 
neumes, and, as such, have no definite 
time values. The rhythm of plain 
song is founded on the balance of sen- 
tences and accents in good prose, and 
has been conveniently called "free 
rhythm" to distinguish it from the 
"measured" rhythm of music in which 
time is divided, portions bearing a 
definite relation to one and another. 
"The Anglican Chant" gives an excel- 
lent example of both forms; that is 
the rhythm of prose, and the inflec- 
tion in the measured rhythm of mod- 
ern music. 

The credit of completing the stafT 
or stave is given to Guido of Arezzo. 
The pitch of every note within a cer- 
tain compass was definitely shown by 
its position on a line or space, and 
four lines have continued to form the 
Orthodox stave of plain song to the 
present day. 

No sooner had melodic notation 
been perfected than the art of orga- 
num, which then developed into dis- 
cant and counterpoint, began to make 
new demands which the notation could 
not satisfy. The singing of several 
notes In counterpoint against one sus- 
tained note of plain song gave rise 
to the complicated notation called 
"mensural music," or "measured 
song," in which the notes whose in- 



tervals were shown by the stave were 
measured in fixed time relationship 
with one another, while plain song 
was given fixed and equal notes values 
i:> make It available for "new art." 

The dates of the earliest writers on 
music are a matter of discussion, but 
it may be assumed that the system 
begaL to take shape during the last 
half of the 13th Century. 

In the 16th Century is found evi- 
dence of a revolt against the compli- 
cations of the time tables which led 
to a gradual disappearance of the sys- 
tem of mensural music and the adop- 
tion of simpler and more practical 
methods of indicating rhythm. 

At the beginning of the 17th Cen- 
lury, the semi-breve (expression found 
in the 16th Century by writers during 
the revolt against Moods) was the 
basis of ibe time signatures as it is 
with us; the circle continued to show 
three semi-breves in a measure, but it 
disappeared in the course of a cen- 
tury. 

Measures were called "bars" in 
1597 by Morely; and about this time, 
bar-lines, which had already been 
used for more than a century in the 
tablatures (under another descrip- 
tion) began to take their place on the 
stave. The bar-lines did not come into 
general use until about a century after 
their introduction. The stave of five 
lines first appeared in the 12th Cen- 
tury, and was fixed at that same num- 
ber In the 15th Century, but this was 
not the case with instrumental music, 
which continued to use large staves 
until the 17th Century. 

Changes will undoubtedly come as 
long as music continues to be a living 
and advancing art; but they will not 
only come slowly and gradually as 
they have in the past, and it is not on/ 
bit unlikely that Its general structural 
principles our notation will last as 
long as our present system of music. 



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could be discussed in regard to the 
houses in both countries, but the final 
answer will simmer down to the fact 
that the English audiences have been 
educated to this style of program; the 
Americans haven't. 

The English drop into the West 
End Music Halls to see one or two 
acts. In the meantime they spend a 
social ten minutes or half hour, as 
the case may be, over the bar. In 
this way they pass an evening. 

In New York the audience comes in 
lo sot 1 the show. The feature may at- 
tract, but they want to see the show 
with it. This is another difficulty that 
the American managers will have to 
contend with. The\ may overcome 1 he 
difficulties and they may not. 

In the meantime all eyes are on the 
long programs. Many managers are 
wondering what they will do If the 
"newest phrase" proves successful and 



how best they can meet opposition 
which, with their small capacity, 
would seem to spell "finish." 

The American act seems to feel the 
manager is doing it an injustice by 
"cutting the running time." Certain 
acts cannot be cut. But where one 
hears a "single" objecting because the 
management might only allow her fif- 
teen minutes, those knowing the En- 
glish halls are surprised. And all the 
more surprised when knowing that 
this single receives $U. .".on weekly. 
The natural query is why not let the 
manager do the worrying? At that 
price sing but a verse if requested. Hut 
the American artists see it differently. 

I recall the week before William 
Morris proposed his first long program. 
A manager of a single singing woman 
asked whether he should permit his 
act to play there, as she would be al- 
lowed but ten minutes. In that time, 
said he, she could sing but three 
songs, while having five in her- reper- 
toire, and the fifth one was the best 
AflKfd why she could not include the 



fifth one among the first three, he re- 
marked there was another which 
needed most of the ten minutes, and 
it would spoil the act to have her sing 
songs out of their running. He was 
perfectly serious. No argument could 
convince him. He was told that If his 
"single" could sing three of her best 
numbers in ten minutes, she could go 
that much stronger, leaving the house 
wild for more. No, it couldn't be, he 
answered. The next week, after 
watching the opening Morris program, 
the manager opined he thought he 
had made a mistake. "She could have 
gone in anywhere there and killed 'em 
dead." he said, "ten. eight or three 
minutes would have made no differ- 
ence." 

Another case was where an act said 
it had been doing thirty minutes and 
might cut down to twenty-two, but 
below twenty-two it would be impos- 
sible for the act to do justice* to Itself 

A somewhat funny incident occur- 
red in the second week of Morris' big 
shows. A single act on at about 8 :.'{') 



"stole" an encore. (The management 
had forbidden encores, In the hopes of 
running the program off swiftly). 
Upon the encore being taken, Mr. Mor- 
ris rushed behind the wings, forbid- 
ding the "single" to take the second, 
which the applause justified. Three 
songs had been sung before the "sin- 
gle" left the stage. 

Prevented from accepting the sec- 
ond encore, the "single" threatened to 
close immediately; said the house was 
still coming in at X :.'{(); it was no posi- 
tion to give an act of the standing 
this "single" had; that the late arriv- 
als rendered impossible offering tie- 
artistic turn that should be pn ;. nte ( |. 
and in general e\<<p!c. • n . 
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(Continued from page 31.) 

cept this, and you might know it will 
be very highly prized as the favor at 
the Vanderbilt cotillion last night.' It 
looked it, too. A rosewood cigarette 
case made of one piece of wood. 

"There's the other side, though, and 
when the 'psychological enigma* puz- 
zle works overtime. There was a 
young fellow who hung around the 
place, flat broke. I liked him and 
staked him often, money and meals. 
Finally I gave him a job as second 
piano player, and let him get into me 
for $194 cash. Then I got him a job 
on the stage, and he worked his salary 
up to $200 a week. What do you 
suppose he did to me? I had to 
threaten to attach him to get $4 on 
account, and he has never been in my 
place since having a decent job. There 
are any number of cases like that. 



One night a race track fellow was 
going to whip a tout because he heard 
him knocking 'Joe Adams.' The race 
track man said it was a man like the 
tout who injured the credit of a regu- 
lar fellow. 'Joe here' said he, 'is 
•always good for a touch. He's a pro- 
ducer, and it is the likes of you who 
try to trim for a sneaky little $2 or 
$:'» that spoil good men like us with 
Adams if we go broke. 

"Now, how far would you go with 
a fellow like that. He was right about 
the tout. 1 had let him have a tab 
for $2.60. Not alone did he want to 
beat me out of it but he would pan 
i he life out of the place, besides never 
coining in. You would let the race 
track man hit the ceiling wouldn't 
you. after that strong spiel? 

"A week afterwards the race track 
man came in with a girl, sat down, 
called me over and said, 'Joe, how 
do I stand?' 'You can go as far as 



you like' I answered, 'and you needn't 
stop then.' He signed a tab for $1 1.20 
that night. I have never seen him 
since. He could have borrowed $500 
in cash as easily. 

"I am holding about $7,500 in bad 
debts and checks. That $7,500 prob- 
ably represents a lost business of 
$100,000 in four years. When a man 
can't pay, he doesn't come in any 
more; tells his friends not to, and 
his friends tell their friends. On top 
of all that the man who owes you 
money seems to get a streak against 
you. He knocks and knocks and 
knocks. Why, I could never discover. 
"I think I could go right back in 
the show business if I had to and 
make good. I've no hankering after 
it though. But from what I see on 
the stage nowadays a good comed- 
ian from the old times ought to clean 
up anywhere and I gueas they are 
doing it. I can play 'Razor Jim' as 



well as anyone and I'd Just as leave 
take a chance with that. For four- 
teen years 1 was so busy playing my- 
self I had no chance to see any other 
show. Now that I have the chance, I 
don't want to. 

"I am thoroughly satisfied with hav- 
ing given up the stage for the restau- 
rant. It has shown the world to me 
in a new light. What I have learned 
running a restaurant for the past 
seven years, I couldn't have found out 
in the show business had I lived to be 
2,000 years old. 

"As far as 1 know I am the only 
actor in New York who «|uit. the busi- 
ness and made good in a commercial 
line. That's another psychological 
enigma'; how 1 did it after I left the 
stage. The whole thin*; has got me 
twisted, but the same old motto 
always applies. 'Hn alter the coin, 
and th< »»»ie •: Im gets it is the best 
player.' 



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"The Girl With the Double Voice" (and) 

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OLD TIME MINSTRELS. 

(Continued from page 52.) 

Billy Birch, another of the famous 
old timers, lived in New York after 
giving up the stage. Prior to his death 
he could be seen almost daily talking 
over the past with his intimate friend 
Charles Brutting down in the. old 
Greenwich section of Manhattan. The 
latter had the greatest collection of 
minstrel programs and placards in 
America. Birch will be remembered in 
connection with Dave Wambold and 
Charles Backus, both long since dead. 

T. I). Rice (Daddy Rice) Is recalled 
as the original "Jim Crow." Two other 
veterans of the same period are Frank 
Moran, a public favorite about 45 
years ago (over 70 when he died) 
and John Stuart, known as "Fatty" 
Stuart. Stuart started in the show 
world as a "fat boy" at P. T. Bar- 
num's American Musnum, Broadway 
and Ann street, New York. He grad- 
uated from the freak class, put on 
burnt cork and amused the public as 
a fat minstrel. 

It is nearly fifty years since Senator 
Box Hart (real name was Souther- 
land) rattled the bones at Butler's 
American museum and theatre at 444 



Broadway, New York. Old "444" 
turned out many a minstrel man who 
gained world wide fame. A few are 
John Hart, J. W. McAndrews, The 
Watermelon Man," an 1 Lew Rattler 
( of California fame) who has also 
passed the way of the other old tim- 
ers. His burnt cork imitation of "Ca- 
mille" was an excellent piece of mimi- 
cry. Al. Weaver was another and 
almost seventy before he forsook the 
stag**. Last but not least was "Old 
Bill" Arlington. 

One who favored and who was one 
of the great pals of the pioneers of 
minstrelsy was John B. Dommicker, 
for many a season waving the baton 
over Christy's minstrel orchestra. He 
has also died. Bud Budworth is an- 
other who figured in that set. 

Of those living today who either 
"sat on the end" or "rattled the 
bones" over two score years ago, are 
M. B. Leavitt, an end man who de- 
lighted thousands singing "Polly Per- 
kins." He is now a well known man- 
ager. Joe Murphy was one of the 
best bone rattlers in his time. Hughey 
Dougherty is another of the old rank 
and file. He and Add Ryman were 
the two top-notch "stump speakers." 
Even today they can still put up a 



corking argument that would vie with 
the most learned. 

Lotta (the famous Lotta) danced 
an Ethiopian jig with Birch, Bernard, 
C'oes and Cotton's Minstrels at the 
Maguire's Opera House in San Fran- 
cisco in 1 Sf»2. 

Of the bass singers who at that 
time were the bright particular stars, 
lire James M. Norcross and Charles 
H. Khattuck. The latter before his 
death wrote "A Hundred Fathoms * 
Deep." 

Two Billys- Sweatnam and Rice 
(an date their first successes back to 
the old days of minstrelsy. The for- 
mer is now considered one of the 
greatest delineators of black faced 
characters on the legitimate stage. 
The latter has devoted the last few 
years to the gathering of data for a 
book of reminiscences and a complete 
history of minstrelsy in the Old World 
and the New, soon to be published. 
While on the boards Rice was one 
of the greatest of mirth producers. 

At the same time there was Cool 
White (real name John Hodges) and 
William D. Corrister. They will be 
recollected by the old timers. Then 
there was James Lynch, one of the 
most popular burnt cork men fifty 



years ago. In late years he ran a 
billiard room in the Eutaw House. 
Baltimore. 

Excepting Dan Bryant, probably the 
best known minstrel man in America 
was Richard H. Hooley, over seventy 
when he died. Hooley received his 
start as a member of Christy's Min- 
strels in 1848, but soon branched out 
for himself. He was for years the 
manager of Hooley's Minstrels, in turn 
making their headquarters in New 
York, Brooklyn and Chicago. 

There are a hundred or more that 
I could recall that have been in the 
minstrel field and who afterward gain- 
ed recognition in other branches ot 
the theatrical world. Among them 
nre Chauncey Olcott, Nat C. Goodwin. 
Tom Keene, and Harrigan and Hart. 
All had a fling at minstrelsy in their 
younger days. There is not a one 
who regrets the experience. 

In those olden days there were just 
as many big organizations as there 
•iic at present, and often many mor<' 
in the field. The productions were as 
big. as to the number of performers 
carried and the 11:45 call from the 
liote^l on the road in those days 
brought an amazing display both of 
talent and costuming. 



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"Looping the Loop" better than ever. 
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THAT "BLACKLIST." 

(Continued from page 56.) 

shy of the "blacklist" turns, put in 
other bookings which return a profit 
to Mr. Beck, there have been fre- 
quent lapses of memory as to who 
were mentioned by the "opposition 
sheet." 

In picking off an act from the Unit- 
ed lines here and there, sometimes in 
groups, William Morris drew many 
big turns to his side, lie had to have 
them, paying the price. With the 
"blacklist" working, however, there 
have been few large productions or 
new acts in vaudeville which did not 
negotiate with Morris while dickering 
with the United. The two circuits 
became the bidders for the producer- 
auctioneer. Whoever secured the turn 
paid the top figure. 

Those acts not playing opposition 
gradually narrowed down. After the 
Orpheum Circuit booked early each 
season its supply, there were a cer- 
tain number left for the United peo- 
ple. They had to take them. A good 
comedy turn looked like a golden 
image. There were plenty on the 
"blacklist," but the "booking office" 
ordained that its managers could not 
wander into that field. 

The condition has resulted in the 
spectacle of the biggest vaudeville the- 
atres in the east playing acts several 
times during a season. It is not un- 
common for some of the New York 
houses to have an act appear there 
three times. The acts themselves re- 
alize this is a mistake. Far better 
would it be in vaudeville for a man- 
ager to hold an act two or three 
weeks in succession than to repeat 
that act two or three times during 
the season. Along with that act, there 
may bo others. In a program of eight, 
nine, or ten numbers, it needs but 
very few "repeats" to give the show 
an "old look" on paper. 

The Morris Circuit, the biggest op- 
position to the United (and the ob- 
ject of the "blacklist") was limited 
as well, and had to repeat, particu- 
larly during its first season. It was 
not long, however, before Morris not- 
ed the workings of the "blacklist." 

This season Morris has not had to 
repeat, only with foreign acts, booked 
last summer for ten weeks or longer. 
.Morris stocked up with some foreign 
turns to provide against a shortage 
on this side. There are no more con- 
tracts "to work out." Morris gives 
an act now a week or two. He wants 




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NEW YEAR 



to see it on the "blacklist." Then 
that act is his own, to do with as he 
pleases. 

There is only one other place for 
the act to go, since it cannot return 
or play for the other big vaudeville 
circuits. It must go to the "small 
time." That is exactly what the act 
has done. Besides building and hold- 
ing up the Morris Circuit, the United 
Booking Offices has erected another 
opposition in the "small time." 

The "small time" has offered many a 
"great show" for less than twenty-five 
cents the top price. This has hap- 
pened outside New York. In New 
York the "small time" manager has 
been what is technically Known as 
"cheating," alongside what is offered 
in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago 
for the same money. 

These things, self-evident, and 
brought about by the "blacklist," the 
managers still created another expen- 
sive item for themselves. With the 
field more restricted for them than for 
the "opposition," salaries went up. 
There were only so many acts. They 
had to have them in big shows. The 
aets had agents. The United had 
forced the agents to "split" their com- 
mission. The agents wanted their 
usual wage. It couldn't be secured 
through a "si lit" on the customary 
salary the act received. The "spi,:" 
worked out to the point where the 
agent had an "understanding" with 
the act. Through it some agents, in- 



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nearer 10 per cent. Sometimes more. 

And the manager pays. The little 
manager booking through the United 
with no "opposition" in his town or 
towns (excepting perhaps a minor 
"pop" house) had to consult the 
"blacklist"; had to pay the price asked 
in the big houses, and generally set- 
tled for the attempt of the United 
people to crush an opposition they 
were daily making stronger. 

It affected the big manager as well, 
but the bigger the better he can stand 
it The bigger the manager the more 
lie wishes to see opposition out f the 
way. 

The United managers profess to be- 



lieve the "blacklist" will ultimately 
drive the "opposition" houses of the 
first, class out of vaudeville; through 
the dread of the actor that he will not 
bo allowed to play the United houses. 

To do this the United would have to 
pay the salary asked by every a<t not. 
working for it. They could not, em- 
ploy all. Aets will play opposition 
from necessity, salary or indepen- 
dence. All t lir i.iiti :bute to the 

'blacklist." 

Meanwhile the <.;»• ■< »«i t ion" is left 
in a position id d'» :i it pleases. The 
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" ON THE FARM " 

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America's Stunning and Beautiful Son K str«M Opens Jan. 2nd, United Time, 

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Allen am Arnold 

SENSE and NONSENSE 



Kenney and Hollis 

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Gracey and Burnett 

Eccentric Comedy Sketch 
A Laughable Bundle of Nonsense 



Joseph Foujere 

DIALECT SINGJNG and 
TALKING COMEDIAN 



Sam J. Curtis and Co. 

Rinaldo 
Lew Welch and Co. 



Barney First 

"THE SOCIABLE GUY" 
The Dancing Hebrew and Parody Singer 



The Rathskellar Trio 

Hamilton and Ronca 

Frank Bush 



Frank J. Hurley 

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LORA and COMPANY 

FRED V. BOWERS 

HARRY JOLSON 



THE THREE ITALIAN 
TROUBADOURS 

Under the Direction of 
TED SCHROEDER 



Natalie Normandie 

"The Girl with the 

Golden Voice " 



DON RAMSAY'S 

HARMONISTS 

In a 25 Minute Comedy Singing 

Sketch Entitled 
".CANCELLED" 



NEIL McKINLEY 

LAMBERTI 
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MAY DURYEA and CO. 

NAT CARR 

BERTIE FOWLER 



Violinski 

"The Broncho Busters" 
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Contino and Lawrence 

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LUKEN'S LIONS 

MAGNAIMI FAMILY 

HOLMES and HOLLISTON 



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DORSCH and RUSSELL 

"NUMBER 44" 



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Lawrence and Wright 

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COMEDY NOVELTY 

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ZERTHOS NOVELTY. 
Shea's Theatre, Toronto. 



BESSIE LEONARD 

"Girl with tbe Wonderful Hair" 

This week (Dec. 3), Majestic, Little Rock, 
Ark. 



Chas. W. 



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Direction U. A. MYERS. 



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For the So-Called "Small Time" 
We are booking the following Enterprises Exclusively : 

A. J. Kavanagh Geo. Taney 
R. H. Hadfield H. C. Hadfield 

F. E. Carpenter R. A. McLean 

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LoisBeri 

In Exclusive Songs 



FELLHEIMER-KENNEDY CO. 

Say HOW DO YOU DO? 

We are a new firm with new music and some of vour favorite writers. 
We either have the kind of a song you want or we will write one for you. 
If you can sing an Irish song, 



'KATE KILLARNEY" 

(I'll Put a Kiss Away For You), 

Dy the writers of "Pony Boy," HEATH 
and O'DONNELL, is some song. Just send 
for a copy of It, play it over and see If 
you can forget the melody. It is a real 
Irish song with Irish words and Irish 
music. There is a great patter in the 
chorus If you want it. 

" I'D LIKE TO MAKE A DATE WITH YOU " 

By KENNEDY and O'DONNELL. The 



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sing 

"THE KISSING MAN" 

By GLASS and WHEELER. 

R. vised by KENNEDY and HOCKEY. 

"CUPID LEADS THE BAND" 

Uy HEATH and BENKHART. 
This is one great march number with a 
Rah, Kah" chorus. These boys wrote 
MARY, YOU'RE A DIG GIRL NOW." 



greatest flirtation song you ever heard 
Two great patter choruses. (Now being 
featured by WILBUR MACK and NELLA 
WALKER). 

•'SLEEPY MOON" 

By KENNEDY and HOCKEY. One of the Shisler is the writer of "Sea Shell." 

best "moon" songs ever heard. It tells a j 

great story and has a wonderful melody. ! 

If you want a real novelty song. It will ! 

positively please. ! 



"I WONDER HOW SHE'LL KISS?" 
By HEATH and SHISLER. 
A new novelty number which will make 
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"DON'T FORGET TO WRITE" 

(Love Letter Song), 

By KENNEDY and HOCKEY. 

The first verse and chorus is a letter 
which you read to the audience ; the noc- 
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ONLY A ROSE IN A VASE OF GOLD' 

A very pretty ballad. 

" LOVE RULES THE WORLD " 

a great ballad. 

WHEN MR. CUPID COMES TO TOWN' 

Great lyric and a wonderful melody. 
"THE ROSARY" (Kennedy's Edition) 

New melody by Gus Henkhart, 
arranged for a quartet. 

"TALK ABOUT EYES" 

By HEATH and BENKHART. 
A great song for any kind of an act. 



Some of the acts featuring our songB : 

ED. MORTON. IVA IRBY, 

FOUR MELODY MONARCHS, FLORRIE BENJAMIN, 

WILBUR MACK and NELLA WALKER. EDDIE CASSIDY, 

GEORGE OFFERMAN, KENNEDY and HOCKEY. 

We want to become better acquainted with you, and we have made every arrange- 
ment to take good care of you. We will furnish orchestrations In any key and have 
such writers as the FOUR MELODY MONARCHS. 

BOBBY HEATH (who wrote "Pony Boy '), GUS BENKHART (writer of "Mary 
You're a Big Girl Now"), CHARLES SHISLER (writer of "Sea Shell"), CHARLES 
O'DONNELL (melody writer of "Pony Boy"), ALBERT HOCKEY (writer of "Sleepy 
Moon") THOS. J. KENNEDY (writer of "You Look Good To Me"). 

We are In a position to furnish music for any kind of act LET US HEAR FROM 
YOU AT ONCE. We want to know you and we want you to know us. 



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"Happy Days" "Buffalo Bill" 

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"The Smart Set" 

"The Octoroons" 

" McFadden's Flats " 

"Midnight Maidens" 

"Vanity Fair" 



Always Pleased to Hear From 



FEATURE ACTS 

That Have Open Time at Small Town Salaries. 

"VIC" HUGO Majestic Theatre, Cedar Rapids. la. 



William 



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Burlesque's most artistic singing and darning act. One big riot on the Eastern Wheel 
Will consider six or eight weeks of vaudeville at the close of the season. 
Managers and Agents address care VARIKTY, New York. 

A Merry Christmas to all Friends. 




A DISTINCT NOVELTY 

Burr Sisters 

Parisian Illusionists 

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PRINCESS THEATRICAL EXCHANGE 

Louisville, Kv. 
JOHN B. SIMON, Manager 



VAUDEVILLE REPRESENTATIVE 
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The Teppsichorean Peers 

Ward m Weber 

Shining Examples of the Extreme in the Sartorial Art 

Meeting with Unusual Success throughout the Middle-West 



Harry Jolson 

(Mosher Pippik) 

OPERATIC BUCK FACE COMEDIAN 



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EAST ST. LOUIS, 111. 

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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Erber 



THOSE CLASSY JUMPING JACKS 



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Now playing 15 weeks S.-C. time. Booked through Chicago Office 

SPECIAL SCENERY) Direction ALF. T. WILTON 



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my frlendB In the profession 

Jules Von Tilzer 

Western Representative, York Music Co.. 87 Clark St.. Chicago, 111. 
ALBERT VON TILZER, Mgr., 1367 Broadway, New York City. 

Oh, That Moonlight Glide../ Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 



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ATTRACTIONS 

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Each attraction guaranteed and personally 
directed by Mr. Singer 

Princess Theatre Building, Chicago, 111. 

SAM'L THALL, Booking Manager 

Henry Woodruff 

In the song comedy "The Genius" 

Harry Bulger 

In "The Flirting: Princess" 

Leona Watson 

In " The Golden Girl " 

Joseph E. Howard 

In " The Goddess of Liberty 7 

Olive Vail 

In "Miss Nobody from Starland ' 



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FRANK TAYLOR 

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ExproBBcs Hearty Christinas and New Year Greetings to All 



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The Funniest Eccentric Specialty Comedians in the World 

THE ORIGINAL " DIMPLE SISTERS » oJM&Ste: IU 





AND HER COM 

Now Presenting on the Orpheum Circuit 

"HANDCIJF"F"E 

The Laughable Suffragette Comedy by VICTOR H. SMALLEY 

BOOKED BY PAT CASEY 



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Bert 



Kalmar 



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Jessie 



PLAYING VAUDEVILLE 



BIG SUCCESS THIS WEEK (Dec. 5), ORPHEUM, BROOKLYN 



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In their Latest Offering of Ten Minutes of Consecutive Dancing 



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Comedy Sketch "RAINED l M " 



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NORMAN JIMS 

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"The Two Jolly Pun '.r- ' 
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McGinness Bros., Billy Mann and Steve Juhasz Direction, B, 



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Casino Vaudeville Booking Agency 

CONEY HOLMES, Gen'l Mgr. 

Suite 208, CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE BUILDING 

CHICAGO, ILL. 

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and six hundred dollars' worth of xylophones. Three pretty women and three men with plenty of classy wardrobe. 

PLAY MUSIC, SING AND DANCE 

Open Time, Feb. 20 V. A. F., A. F. of M. and C. B. V. A. 




EW ZEALAND'S PREMIER ACROBATS 



AHLBERGS 



In a Strikingly Original Comedy Acrobatic Offering 
with Special Scenic Effects 



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PAT CASEY 



DAN CASEY Co 



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An 
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JEROME H. REMICK 




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MO8E GUMBLE, Mgr. Prof. Dept. 

Any one can make a short flight, but to stay up one's aeroplane must be made 
of the best material. We can keep you up. Only the best songs assure you con- 
tinuous success. . ' . The best are REMICK'S, and REMICK'S are the best. 



A List of New Songs 

-FOR- 

ALL KiNDS OF SiNGERS, 

ALL KINDS OF ACTS and 

ALL KINDS OF HOUSES 



We've Kept the Golden Rule 

The Vale of Dreams 

Alamo Rag 

The Georgia Grind 

On Mobile Bay 

Open Your Eyes 

Get a Girl to Love You 

Blushing Moon 

Cowboy 

There's a Girl Up in the Moon 

I Was All Right in My Younger Days 

I'm Just Pinin' for You 

Who Are You With To-night 

I Don't Think I Love You — 
I Know I Do 

Everyone in Favor Say Aye 

Pretty Mollie 

Emmalina Lee 

King Chanticleer 

I'm Waiting Here for Mabel 




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CHICAGO OFFICE 



A LIST OF SONG SUCCESSES 
PUBLISHED BY 

Jerome H. Remick & Co. 

THE PAST SEASON 



Now She's Anybody's Girlie. 

Please Come Back to Me. 

O — O — Oliio. 

Shame Upon You, Nancy. 

Sugar Moon. 

Honolulu Rag. 

Oh, You Dream. 

Iiove Dreams. 

Maybe You're Not the Only One That Loves 

Me. 
Curly Head. 
Sweet Hed Roses. 
The Man in the Silvery Moon. 
The Song of the Open Sea. 
Silver Bell. 

What Is the World Without You. 
Bund, Band Band. 
I'm Just P.nin' for You. 
Cavalier Rustican' Rag. 
There's a Girl Up in the Moon. 
He Got Right Up on the Wagon. 
Chanticleer Ha#. Song. 
Tickle Toes. 
Sing, Kate Sing. 
That Lovin' Two-Step Man. 
Mandy, How Do You Do. 
Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet. 
Mary, You're a Big Girl Now. 
There's a Big Cry Baby in the Moon. 
The Garden of Roses. 
The Moonlight, the Rose and You. 
Santa Ve. 

What's the Matter With Father. 
I'll Make a Ring Around Rosie. 
I'm on My Way to Reno. 
I'm Afraid of You. 
By the Light of the Silvery Moon. 
If I Had the World to Give You. 
Mister Pat O'Hare. 
When the Daisies Bloom. 
Moving Day in Jungle Town. 
Ain't You Coming Out To-Night. 
Lady Love. 
The Hat My Father Wore Upon St. Patrick's 

Day. 
Daisies Won't Tell. 



WE HAVE THE WRITERS WE HAVE THE OUTPUT WE HAVE THE EXECUTIVE FORCE 

AND THIS COMBINED WITH THE TALENTS OF THE SINGER AND THE ABILITY OF THE SUCCESSFUL 

MANAGER OR PRODUCER IS BOUND TO BRING ABOUT THE DESIRED RESULTS 

DESIRABLE COMBINATIONS MEANS SUCCESS TO ALL 



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CO. 



NEW YORK CHICAGO 

131 Wert 4Ut St. Majeatic Theatre Bldg. 



DETROIT, Mich. 

68 Farrar Street 



LONDON, ENG. CONTINENTS EIROPE 

B. FELDMAN & CO., 2 Arthur Street C. M. ROEHR, KronciistraiM*. f»1 Berlin, Germany 



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CHICAGO "AMERICAN." 
Biggest applause winner of the season. 

BALTIMORE "EVENING STAR." 

Ah added attraction at the Maryland Theatre, 
Trovato Is one big hit of headllners. From what 
I have read of him of stopping shows, that Is not 
uncommon, as he Is doing the stop act at every 
performance. 



NEW YORK "JOURNAL." 

A marvelous entertainer and tone producer. 
SAN FRANCISCO "EXAMINER." 

Trovato, the master fiddler and humorist of vio- 
lin, is the greatest and most versatile artist heard 
here since Fritz Krlesler went away. Slgnor Tro- 
vato Is a wonderful actor and great interpreter of 
all styles of music. Every minute of him is a hit. 

SAN FRANCISCO "POST." 

Signor Trovato is such a complete surprise that 
lie would make the best vaudeville stars fight to 
maintain their popularity. 

OAKLAND "TRIBUNE." 

Trovato, the humorist of the fiddle, received more 
applause than Lilly Lena and Vesta Victoria put 

together. 




YORK SENSATION 



Direction, 



Trovato's Words Without Song 

By ARTHUR L. PRICE. 

(San Francisco "Call.") 

I i>ick my airs where no other dares — 

From Mendelssohn, Verdi and Bach, 
And stir them around with the rag time sound 

Of tunes that would Beem to mock, 
The song of the street and the songs of the sweet 

Thrill from my how and string - 
There was never a note that a beggar wrote 

My fiddle refused to sing. 

While others play In the tone of A 

Or lag In the clef of G, 
Br nil because of their native Haws, 

They lack personality. 
Not so with me In supreme decree 

The scale do I defy : 
I take a tone that Is all my own - 

I play but In major I. 



SAN FRANCISCO "CALL." 

Of the hold-overs the inimitable Trovato con- 
tinues to be headllncr. He's a whole vaudeville 
show by himself. 

VARIETY. 

The audience went wild over the violinist at the 
Fifth Avenue Theatre. 

DETROIT "PRESS." 

Trovato s personality Is wonderful ; his art mar- 
velous. He fiddled upon the funny-bone of the 
crowd until he had them hypnotized. 

RECORD HELD for MAJESTIC THEATRE, CHI- 
CAGO. 47 MINUTES; at Star, Chicago, return 
date, held stage 52 MINUTES. 

Everybody talks of stopping the show with Bhort 
acts, running from 12 to 20 minutes, but this fel- 
low, Trovato, always plays 35 or 40 minutes and 
then stops the show almost every performance. 



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Merry Christmas To All 
A Happy and Prosperous New Year for Everybody 

(even ourselves and our competitors) 

But Where Are Our Competitors ? 
"Where Are the Shows of Yesterday"— or Last Week? 

Don't Start Anything You Can't Finish 
From "23" to "11" is Falling Down More Than Half Way 

We Have The Recipe 
That Gets The Receipts 




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"22° Every Week 

No Experiment! Already Established as an Entertainment 

We Started It and We Are Keeping It Up 
In New York, ; Chicago, Cincinnati and the Others 

QUANTITY with QUALITY the REAL ISSUE 
"WORK FOR MORRIS" AND BE SEEN 

Have You Noticed the Number of "Morris Acts" Starring on Broadway? 

OH, YOU "BLACKLISTr 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Once More 

IMMEDIATE TIME 

CALL. WRITE OR WIRE 

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The Southern 



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Singer 



GREETINGS 



Joe Fanton's Awakening Athletes 

Opes on the SULLI VAN-CONSIDINE CIRCUIT Feb. 5. 1911 (Empress. Gmcinnsti) 

fer s toer of tweety-five weeks 



HENNESSEY * BOSTOCK did it 



Putnam Building, New York City 



PICKING A WORLD-BEATER. 

(Continued from page 62.) 

" 'What the matter kid?,' I asked 
her. 

" 'Nottin', mister,' she said. 

** 'What's yer graft?' 

" 'Graft? What is graft? I ain't got 
nottin' like dat, mister. I only got 
seven dollar what I save up. What 
you mean?' 

" 'Aw come on, kid,' I says to her, 
'tell us what you're doin' in this 
dump.' 

"Dump?' she says, 'I ain't got no 
dump — what Is that, dump?' 

"Then I gave it up and started to 
beat it. As I walked away the dame 
swung around and started into the 
tent and I woke up quick. Did you 
ever see the way Gonee beats it into 
the wings after she has made her bow 
to an audience? Well, this dame had 
it on the Big Scream of Broadway 
forty ways. She just seemed to Viae up 



on her toes and float away. It didn't 
take me long to figure out the possibili- 
ties. 

"I called her back, but she wouldn't 
answer. 

"Well, I beat it after that, but I 
couldn't get the thought of that dame 
out of my mind. She certainly did look 
good to me and I knew she didn't be- 
long in that fortune teller's tent, so I 
bee;an tc cas* aiout for a plan of res- 
cue. I didn't have the price of a 
sandwich, but I Incubated a firm de- 
termination to see her name spelled 
out In big illuminated letters on 
Broadway. 

"Vainly I waited around the tent for 
her to reappear that day and when the 
gnawings of hunger became too se- 
vere I went to a whip and cane priv- 
ilege and began to peddle around the 
grounds on commission. I made 
enough to eat on and I made a pad in 
a box stall that night rather than face 



the man on the gate again the follow- 
ing morning. 

"The next day was th« big day of 
the show and I corralled a big piece 
of change with the whips before noon. 
But I had not forgotten the kid with 
the big black eyes and when I had a 
couple of bills in my jeans I quit the 
whip business and started out to con- 
nect with my dream lady. 

"I went to the tent and looked for 
her, but there was nothing in sight, so 
I had to dig down and give the big 
'gyp' on the door two bits for a 
ducket. This let me into the tent 
where a long line was waiting to see 
what was going to happen to them 
next week. 

"Well, there's no use building a 
skyscraper on a foundation laid for a 
bungalow. I'm just going to tell you 
that when I met the kid that night and 
she told me that she had been a pupil 
in the imperial ballet at St. Petersburg 



I knew I was on the right trail even 
though I couldn't pronounce her name. 

"I wired to the big man in New 
York that I had a live one and he 
knew me well enough to send trans- 
portation and a little bit more by tele- 
graph. I kidnapped the Child Won- 
der from the Imperial School of Rus- 
sia." 

"Well, what happened?" someone 
asked. 

"Well," said Opp, deprecatingly, 
"she's drawing $2,000 a week now." 

"You must be getting a good bit out 
of it," said his companion, as he sipped 
his high-ball. 

"Nix kid," Opp answered, "I knew 
you'd bring up that ought-to-be-forgot- 
ten stuff. I brought her here and gavo 
her her start, but I don't figure any 
more. You see she married an office 
boy-assistant manager and he has 
hired his own press agent. Waiter, 
another absinthe." 



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In her entire new act this season is causing no end of favorable comment 
one being: — 

"All of her selections were voted 'the goods,' but her imitation of a 
sea sick damsel, in the last song 



Three 



Ocean 1 



was a real 'peach.' She staggered about the deck of the ocean liner, fran- 
tically grabbed the rail, and in every way indicated the misery of life dur- 
ing a storm at sea, and with it all steered clear of any indelicacy. It is the 
best thing of its kind ever done." — N. Y. Clipper. 

BOX OFFICE RESULTS TELL THE TALE 



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formerly soloists with the Boston Fadettes, and 
recently touring under the title, " Five Muiical 
Suffragettes," announce a change in name. 



Miss MARY WILCZEK 
Mis* ROSALIE JACOBSOHN 
Miss ELEANOR PIPER 
Miss EDITH SWAN-CORBETT 



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Miss ESTELLE CHURCHILL 



Violin 

Cello 

Cornet 

Trombone 

Piano and Drums 



Direction, JO PAIGE SMITH 




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Vaudeville's Newest and Biggest Laughing Success 



Ashley and Lee unquestionably the laughing hit of the bill. Easton " Press " Easto?i, Pa. 
Ashley and Lee were one great big laughing success. They had difficulty in escaping from the audience 
Ashley and Lee were perfectly at home in their new act " Chinatown." New York livening " Journal .' 
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the staff of the WESTERN VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION wishes everybody 



CHARLES E. BRAY 



General Manager W. V. M. A. 



CHAS. BEEHLER 



Manager Chicago Office, Orpheum Circuit. 



WALTER C. TENWICK 

Assistant Manager Chicago Office, Orpheum Circuit. 



BURT W. CORTELYOU 

Secretary to General Manager, W. V. M. A. 



b. s. muckenfuss 



Booking Manager, Interstate Circuit. 



CHAS. E KOHL 



Assistant General Manager Kohl ft Castle Co.'s. 



JOHN P. KOHL 

Assistant to Chas. Beehler, Orpheum Office. 



KARL HOBLITZELLE 

President Interstate Amusement Co. 



ROSALIE MUCKENFUSS 

Asst. Manager Booking Dept., Interstate Circuit. 



AZBY A. CHOTEAU, Jr. 

Treas. Interstate and Middle West Amusement Co.'s. 



and A HAPPY £ NEW YEAR 



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A. E. MEYERS 

"The Pat Casey of the West." 



JAKE ELIAS 



Auditor, W. V. M. A. 



TOM CARMODY 

Manager Star Theatre, Chicago. 



CLAUDE HUMPHRIES 

Booking Representative, W. V. M. A. 



HARRY A. ROBINSON 

Manager Club Department, W. V. M. A. 



CHAS. CROWL 



Representing Gus Sun's Circuit. 



WALTER DE ORIA 

Booking Representative, W. V. M. A. 



KERRY C MEAGHER 

Booking Representative, W. V. M. A. 



EDWARD C. HAYMAN 

Booking Representative, W. V. M. A. 



TOMMY BURCHILL 



Booking Representative, W. V. M. A. 



HARRY M. MILLER 



Representing Kansas-Oklahoma Circuit. 



WALTER MEEKIN 

Representing Le Vee Enterprises. 



GENERAL OFFICES, MAJESTIC THEATRE BUILDING, CHICAGO 



Gus Sun Booking Exchange Co. 



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CHICAGO, ILL. 



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Wishes all Vaudeville Managers and Artists 



MERRY CHRISTMA 



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NOW PLAYING THE UNITED TIME 



Return to Europe, April, 1911 



Just finished a very successful two years' engagement in Europe 



Played the 

Palace, London (8 Weeks) 
Wintergarten, Berlin (4 Weeks) 
Olympia, Paris (6 Weeks) 
Eden, Torino (4 Weeks) 



Circus Corre, Amsterdam (4 Weeks) 
Palais d'Ete, Brussels (4 Weeks) 
Apollo, Vienna (4 Weeks) 
Folies Marigny, Paris (4 Weeks) 
B Months' Tour of England 



OFFICIAL ROUTE 



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City and Country. 

Moscow, Russia 

Warsaw, Russia 

Paris. Prance 

Torino, Italy 

Vienna, Austria 

Hamburg, Germany 

Copenhagen, Denmark. . . 

Berlin, Germany 

Belfast, Ireland 

Dublin, Ireland 

Cork, Ireland 

Bolton, England 

Flnebury Park, England. 
New Cross, London, Eng. 
Stratford, London, Eng. 

Croydon, London, Eng.. 
Birmingham, England... 



Date. Theatre. Year. 

May 1-30. Yards 1911 

June 1-30, Aquarium. 1911 
July 1-30, Olympia... 1911 

Aug. 1-30, Eden 1911 

Sept. 1-30, Coliseum. 1911 
Oct. 1-30. Hansa 1911 

Nov. 1-30, Circus Va- 
riety.. ..1911 

Dec. 1-30, Wintergar- 
ten 1911 

Jan. 8-13, Hip 1912 

Jan. 16-20, Empire. 1912 

Jan. 22-27, Empire.. .1912 

Jan. 29 Feb. 3. Hlp.1912 

Feb. 6-10, Empire... 1912 

Feb. 12-17, Empire.. 1912 

Feb. 26-Mar. 12. Em- 
pire 1112 

Mar. 4-9. Empire. . .1912 

Mar. 11-16, Empire. 1912 



Sail for South America July 24. 1912, for five 
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with mechanical figures to represent characters that go through a little 
Pantomime of seven minutes, during which time we do not appear on the stage. 



OFFICIAL ROUTE 

City and Country. Date. Theatre. Year. 

Newcastle, England Mar. 18-23. Empire. 1912 

Glauguw, Scotland Mar. 26 30, Empire. 1912 

Kdlnboro. Scotland Apr. 1-6, Empire. . .1912 

Liverpool. England Apr. 8-13. Empire. . .1912 

Manchester. England .... Apr. 16-20. Empire.. 1912 

Shepherds Bush, London. Apr. 22-27, Empire.. 1912 

Sheffield. England Apr. 29 May 4, Em- 
pire.... 1912 

Bradford. England May 6-11, Empire. .1912 

Hull/England May 13-18, Empire. 1912 

Leeds. England May 20-26. Empire. 1912 

W. Hartlepool. England. May 27 June 1, Em- 
pire 1912 

Sunderland, England June 3-8. Empire. . .1912 

Nottingham, England. .. June 10-16, Empire. 1912 

Leicester. England June 17-22. Empire. 1912 

Cardiff, Wales June 26-30, Empire. 1912 

Swansea, England July 1-6, Empire. . .1912 

Newport, England July S-ll, Empire. .1912 

Walsall, England July 16-20. Empire.. 1912 



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Only a few weeks open until 1913 

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NEW YORK 



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The Kohl-Castle 
Theatres 

* 

In Chicago. 

Martin Beck, Vtce-Pres. 

George Castle, Secretary and Treasurer. 

Lyman B. Olover, General Manager. 



CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE 

The famous home of big productions 
and long runs. Among recent ex- 
amples — "The Man From Home," and 
"Madame X." Now— "The Spendthrift" 



OLYMPIC THEATRE 

An up-to-date, standard combination 
theatre. "The Fortune Hunter," eight 
months. Now— "Get Rich-Quick Wal- 
Ungford," for a run. 



MAJESTIC THEATRE 

Finest theatre In America. In a class 
by itself. Playing the best vaudeville 
for particular people. 



HAYMARKET THEATRE 

The great and beautiful theatre of the 
big West Side. Offering standard musi- 
cal and dramatic combinations at medium 
prices. 



ACADEMY OF MUSIC 

The historic theatre of Chicago, play- 
ing popular vaudeville at low prices. 



WELLS 



AND 



S E L L S 

In Acrobatic Funoscities 
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Permanent Address 

112 5th AVENUE (Cere White Rets) 

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The Miniature Female Sandow 
MABEL VALENTEENE MOO REE 
The Original and Only Lady Muscle Poser 
in the World 



That Dainty Danseuse 

Myrtle 

Victorine 

Booked Solid. Permanent Address, care 
VARIETY. Chicago. 



A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year to 
ALL. 



Kautermans 

Novelty Balancers 

Doing nicely. 
Our agent. NORMAN JEFFRIES. 



THE UPSIDE DOWN BOYS 

Vittorio - Georgette 

Wishing Ml A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 
Season 1911,2nd tour of ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 

Manager, M. S. BENTHAM 



NOTICE! 



NOTICE! 

The VARIOUS ACTS played by 



NOTICE! 



SMITH » CAMPBELL 

ill the past 

FOR SALE OR RENT 

Also one new act just completed and never produced, for sale outright. Propositions 

on a cash basis only will be considered. Address 

CHAS. H. SMITH, 224 W. 46th Street (V. C. C), New York City 




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and 



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"PROM THE OLD WORLD" 

Now Playin 8 Weeks Bookei ly Sullivan-Considine Chicago Office 




MAINOFFKE 

W755.CIARKSI 
CHICAGO 



Greetings and corfipliments of the season to my many 
friends in the profession who have helped me to make my 
new enterprise a success. Help yourself to a Merry Christ- 
mas and a Prosperous New Year by singing my new songs: 

When You're In Wrong t" Right Girl 

By Kahn and Le Boy, writer* of "I Wish I Had A Girl" 

NIGHT AND DAY 

Semi-classic Ballad (3 keys) by J. T. Branan and Evans Lloyd 

THE ANGLE-WORM WIGGLE 

By Lorch and Schwartz. Sophie Tucker's Big Hit 

Yes, I Am Also Publishing 

Any Old Time or Any Old Place 
Don't Forget Me, Dearie (March so„ B) 
Plain Little Country Girl (Rural son K) 

The PilOt (Bass Song) 

Oh, That Beautiful Flower Song 

She's A Patient of Mine (coon so» g) 

My Little Gooyoo Eyes 

Just A Dream of You, Dear 

After the Round-up 

If All the Stars That Twinkle 

In Your Eyes Were Mine 
Those Italian Eyes 

VICTOR KREMER (»"»"") 67 S. Clark SL, Chicago 



A Merry Christmas To All 

Ruby Raymond 



and Co. 



Chas. H. Doutrick 

Extends the Compliments of the Season 
to Friends In and Out of the Profession 



92 La Salle St., 



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America's Leading Equestrians 

Mile. VICTORIA »< 

ORRIN DAVENPORT 



Acknowledged by nil as the neatest and 
prettiest riding act in vaudeville. 

Featured 7 seasons with Barnum and 
Bailey Cirrus. 

HOME IMMEDIATE OPEN TIME, 
invited. 



CHAS. W. NELSON, M e r. 

39 Lowell St., Rochester, N. Y. 



Carry our own 
floor pad, a 30-foot 
ring and all neces- 
sary paraphernalia 
for the act. Intro- 
ducing a combination 
of difficult trick 
OfTors bareback riding. Also 
"King," the BARE- 
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BOOKED SOLID and a RIOT Everywhere 



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THE MONETA FIVE 

will dlepolre partnership Doc. 4, 1U10. 
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FOR LEASE FOR A LONG TERM 

From January 15th, 1911, at advantageous rates 

This Theatre is fully equipped, has a capacity of 800 and is situated in the heart 

of the residential section. 

Fight car lines passing the door. 

For terms write or wire 

J. MARRY RIERER 

Walker Theatre Bldg., Los Angeles, Cat. | 




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EAT SINGING, DANCING AND 
TALKING ACT 

Presented by 

CHARLES J. KRAUS 

PHILADELPHIA 



Holden - Le Claire 



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JULIET 




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CLARICE MAYNE 




AND HER PIANIST 

Second Visit to America 

ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS 



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 



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Just Completed a 8UCCE88FUL TRIP OVER the INTERSTATE CIRCUIT. 

WATCH for our New Act now in Preparation— 

The Sportsman and The Hebrew Valet 



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The Company that is always working and always gets the money back for the proprietor 



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A Sure Draw Always a Hit Always a Great Big Act 

Presented in the United States for the Sixth Consecutive Christmas by ALP. REEVES, to whom all communications should be addressed. (En route with the Hhow.) 

COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO ALL American Music Hall, New York, Next Week (Dec. 12) 



IN A SERIES OF 
ARTISTIC POSES 




BELLE LILLITH 



(Lillie Jewell) 



99 Orpheum Circuit 

MML JEWELL 

"MANIKINS" 

Proprietress 



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Announces to his many friends 
in the profession that he is now 



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OF THE 



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PUHLIHIIEHS OF 

"I'LL CHANCE THE THORN8 TO ROSES" 

Call on or write to him 

Grand Opera House Building, Chicago 




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ORUdd 327 DEAHDORN STREET uillUSUU 

Walter Ellis 

"THE SLEEPWALKER" (Sketch) 

(Now Playing Keith'a) 
Agent, PAT CASEY 



Tom Miner, on his way homo from 
hig hunting trip, stopped off at Cleve- 
land where he visited the "Sam T. 
Jack Show," selng that Mr. and Mrs. 
Lou Dunbar and Bertha Gibson were 
Installed in their parts. Dunbar now 
handles Billy Median's former role, 
Miss Gibson Is playing principal sou- 
bret. 



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A COMEDY SINGING AND TALKING ACT IN "ONE 

ELABORATE WARDROBE UP TO DATE MATERIAL 

Address care VARIETY, CHICAGO 



MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 

HARRY W. FIELDS 



AMD HIS "SCHOOL KIDS 



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BOOKED SOLID. Now playing 12 weeks for FRANK Q. DOYLE and 8.-C. Chicago Office 

Direction, LEE KRAUS 






Hurtig & Seamon 



Inc 



The Singer and 
Writer Who 
Sings Song H its 



1545 BROADWAY, GAIETY THEATRE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY 

Bobby Heath 



WITH THE 



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Booked Solid on United Time 
DIRECTION OF 

Norman Jefferies «■ Al White 




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EXTRA! 



BROKE-THE-RECORD 

AT KEITH'S, PROVIDENCE 

RETURN ENGAGEMENT IN SIX WEEKS 

EDWARDS, VAN 
- TIERNEY 

The following is an extract from the "Keith News" 

KEITH ICIWS 



log sketch In which 
Lawrence and Fitzger- 
ald, well-known music- 
\a.\ comedy favorites, 
1 will make their first 
vaudeville appearance 
here. A. rousing wel- 
come awaits Edwards, 
Van and Tieruey, the 
trio of young men who, 
only about -six weeks 
ago, had all Providence 
talking about their in- 
fectious manner of 
singing comic songs. 
For the children there 
will be Sammy Wat- 
son's Farmyard Circus, 
including dogs, cats, 
roosters, donkey and a 
little pink pig. Harry 
Breen, in "Just Jests"; 
Edward DeCorsia & 
Co., in "Red Ike;" 
Lynch & Zeller, "The 
Clubmaniacs;" and new 
comedy and education- 
al Keith Motion Pict- 
ures will- complete the 
bill, which we consider 
as strong a vaudeville 
show as could possibly 
be arranged. 



EDWARDS, VAN & TIERNEY 

AGAIN ! 




For our little school 
friends next week, we 
have secured as a spec- 
ial feature Sammy Wat- 
son's Farmyard Pets, 
who were such an em- 
phatic laughing h i t 
with young and old 
two or three years ago. 
Watson's pets Include 
a donkey, some amaz- 
ingly clever roosters, 
cats, dogs and a funny 
little pink pig who evi- 
dences almost human 
cleverness. This will 
be one of the most en- 
tertaining offerings for 
the little people we 
could possibly secure, 
for nothing could de- 
light the little people 
more than these funny 
anhnals. 



To Edwards, Van and 
Tierney, the trio of 
young men pictured 
above belongs the dis- 
tinction of being the 
only act ever re-en- 
gaged for a second 
weeks within such a 

short time. Twice be- 
fore, since vaudeville 
was Inaugurated -here, 
have we played the 
same act twice in the 
same season, but never 
t w ice within two 
months, until now. Ed- 
wards, Van and Tier- 
ney appeared Tiere only 
about six weeks ago 
and at that time their 
irresistibly infectious 
maimer of singing com- 
ic songs made them 
truly the talk of the 
town. "Have you heard 
those three fellows at 
Keith's" everyone was 
asking. "I must re- 
member their names 
for I'd like to see them 
again" was another 



frequently heard re- 
mark, as was "Why 
don't you keep them a 
second week?" W e 
could not keep them a 
second week, for they 
were already booked 
elsewhere, but we im- 
mediately spoke for 
their first open week, 
so back they'll come 
next week. They of- 
fered to give a new 
program, but we have 
asked them to iretain 
the old one, which 
couldn't be improved 
upon, and we know 
how disappointed ev- 
eryone who heard them 
before would be not to 
hear them sing "F-F-F- 
lanigan and H-H-Hana- 
gan," "Piano Man" and 
"I'm on My Way to Re- 
no." If you heard them 
before, you'll want to 
again; if you didn't, 
then Consider yourself 
lucky to get another 
opportunity to hear 
one of the best acts of 
the season. 







The Cuban King of the 

Slack-Wire 

Meeting with Success on the UNITED TIME 

Direction: CHARLES SASSE 

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to All 




This medal waH prepented to Mr. Roblrdlllo it the Alriamhra 
Theatre, New York, Nov. I <l, HMO, hy ilir <'iil>au H<»ci«My 

aR a tok»n of t licit •- '< '•■ 



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"Sing Out the Old, Sing in the New, 
* Shapiro 9 Songs Succeed for You." 



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SANTA CLAUS "SHAPIRO 

Hats A Season a^ble Song Hit For Every Sort of Singer 
AND WISHES ALL— BOTH BIG AND SMALL 

Mighty Merry Christmas 

AND A NIFTY NEW YEAR 

Hang Up Your Stocking «vi\d " Shapiro" Will See You Get The Song You Waoit 

Season 1910 JSSflgi, Season 1911 

You She Ideal of My Dreams = All Th^t I Ask of You Is Love 

Any Little Girl That's a Nice = Come Josephine $ Flying Machine 

I !ii! A n~l IS THE RIGHT LITTLE ( UP SHE GOES) 

Little Uiri GIRL FOR NE 

mnr ad nin Tirwuirccir I? = When June Rolls Around * T s H Roses 
DLAlV ULil 1LININL33E/L ( i- L l roll around with a ring) 

This i s o Place T Minister's Soiv= WHO'S LOONY NOW? 
MY LITTLE KANGAROO = Listen to ThaLt Jungle Band 

ANGEL EYES = That's When Life s G JX5 D Sweet Song 

AMO =MAID OF THE PANGO ISLE 

Together With the New HERBERT INGRAHAM MASTERPIECE OF MELODY 

"DON'T WAKE ME UP, I AM DREAMING" 

A WONDERFUL BALLAD THAT IS BOUND TO BE A WONDERFUL HIT 

ORCHESTRATIONS IN ALL ALL KEYS FOR ALL SONGS EACH SONG SUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED 

UCUADIDAf MUSIC NEW YORK CHICAGO 

|H O P^IH 1. M _ »^.. MMk Cor. Broadway and 39th 8t., Grand Opora House Bids. 

Wrl^^r ■■•^^ PUBLISHER EDGAR SELD EN, Ifcneral Manager 



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BOOKING A SELECT LIST OF FAMILY THEATRES IN WHICH ARE PRESENTED THE CREAM OF VAUDEVILLE 

Managers in the Middle West who seek an affiliation with the Fountain Head of Supply for the World's Best Entertainers are invited to 
communicate with this office. We shall be pleased to negotiate a franchise for towns where "MORRIS VAUDEVILLE" is 1 ot at 
present supplied. 

WILLIAM MORRIS, Inc., now books, among other theatres in the vicinity of Chicago, the following representative vaudeville resorts : 



PRESIDENT THEATRE 



Chicago 



I. M. LEVISON 



Manager 



In the Heart of "Opposition " and leading them all; a n al theatre with 
real audiences. 



AMERICAN THEATRE 



Davenport 



CHAS. BERKELL 



Manager 



Big city shows with big city attendance and big city appreciation for big 
city acts. 



CLARK THEATRE 



Chicago 



JOSEPH GREIN 



Manager 



Catering to the elite of the North Side with the best bills shown in 
Chicago's family theatres. 



JULIAN THEATRE 



Chicago 



J. O. CONDERMAN 



Manager 



Chicago's representative family theatre playing only the best of refined 
specialists. 



LINDEN THEATRE 



Chicago 



C. S. HATCH 



Manager 



The model home of popular entertainment in the center of Englewood's 
Family Circle. 



OAK THEATRE 



Chicago 



M. J. KARGER 



Manager 



Chicago's newest and best house of popular entertainment, presenting 
superior shows under experienced management. 



Also, FAMILY, Dixon, III.; GRAND, Madison, Wis.; VICTORIA, La Fayette, Ind., and others 

AS THESE THEATRES CATER EXCLUSIVELY TO WOMEN] [AND CHILDREN, ARTISTS ARE 
CAUTIONED AGAINST ATTEMPT ING.OFFENSIVE ACTS OR USING QUESTIONABLE MATERIAL. 
THERE IS NO ACT TOO GOOD FOR OUR AUDIENCES AND NONE BUT THE BEST ARE GIVEN 
CONSIDERATION IN BOOKINGS. 

BIC ACTS Wanted at all times for the American Music Halls: NEW YORK, 
CHICAGO, NEW ORLEANS, ST. LOUIS, CINCINNATI and WINNIPEG. 



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MR. MANAGER 

We are handling the lead 
iiig acts. New York and 
Pittsburg by all routes 
through Pennsylva 
nia, also through 
Maryland, 
West Vir- 
ginia and 
Virginia. 

LET'S HEAR 

FROM YOU *^ * 

All Communications to 

FRED. G. NIXON-HIRDLIHGER 

PARK THEATRE BUILDING PHILADELPHIA 

Also Baltimore, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, 



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If you are coming east or 
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break your jump from 
Pittsburg or Cin- 
cinnati to New 
York, or from 
the Poto- 
mac to 
the Hudson. 

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with the leading circuits 
and vaudeville exchanges of 
the East, West and South 

West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio 



PORTOLA-LOUVRE 



SAN FRANCISCO'S 



LEADING 
RESTAURANT 



Powell and Market Streets (Catering to Select Family Patronage) 

Playing at all times HIGH CLASS AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN ARTISTS 

A few of the artists who have appeared during the past season:— La Estrellita, Famous Spanish dancer; Edith Helena, coloratura singer; Torcat ami Flor D'Aliza; Coun. 

tess Rossi; Makarenko Russian Troupe; Kristoff Grand Opera Trio; Madge Maitland and others too numerous to mention. 

ORCHESTRA under personal direction of BERNAT JAULUS 

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 

HERBERT MEYERFELD, General Manager, Portola-Louvre, San Francisco 



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THEATRE BOOKING CORPORATION 



(INCORPORATED) 

Entire Third Floor C HI I O A G O , I I 

New York Representative : B. A. IVlYERS 510 Knickerbocker Theatre Building 



85 Clark Street 
London Representative : HARRY W. DAY 



ARRANGING THE BEST BILLS IN THE MIDDLE WEST 



The H. C. MILES Theatres 



Exclusively Booking the Representa'ive Vaudeville Theatres in this Territory 

CRYSTAL AMUSEMENT CO. Theatres The JONES O'BRIEN AMUSEMENT CO Theatres The EDWARD PAYCEN CO MAJESTIC THEATRE CO. 

SAXE AMUSEMENT CO. Theatres E. P CHURCHILL E. C. BURROUGHS 

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HOME AGAIN! 



LONDON'S nUSIC HALL FAVORITE 



FRANK LE DENT 




ONE SOLID YEAR OF SUCCESS IN EUROPE 

Was originally booked at the Ah 
hambra, London, for four weeks. 
After driving the ballet off Mon- 
day night, engagement was pro- 
longed four weeks more— making 
eight weeks at this theatre. 

After showing the new act at 
Brighton Beach Music Hall on my 
return to America, ihe first of Au- 
gust, was immediately booked solid 
by the United Booking Offices, 
placed by James E. Plunkett. 

Also playing return dates on the 
Percy G. Williams' Time. 

If the billboards were turned up- 
side down I'D BE A HEADL1NER. 

Regards to W. C. Fields. 




Phillips & Steinhardt 



Counselors- at- Law 



1493 Broadway 



New York 



Telephone, Bryant 995 



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LAW. BEST OF REFERENCES 

GENERAL COUNSEL TO THE 

Pat Gasey Agency, Inc. 



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Presenting the PRETTIEST SKATING NOVELTY In Vaudeville 



MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 

MURRAY BLEE 

Artists' Personal Representative NEUTRAL VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE of America 

Suite 400, 120 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, III. 

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CAN PLACE COOP ACTS 

Cycling Cogswells 

.liisi working twelve weeks S.-C. Rooked through Chicago nffi- e 




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THIS WEEK <I>E(\ T. I WM. I'ENN THEATRE I'l I I I.A! -LLP! 1 1 \ 



Walter Stanton 



I!h ORIGINAL STAGE ■THANTECLER " T ' « 

I nn t >;i . 1 in ir t i>f jxiultry /■ 1 1 » 1 animals and v. .. -n 1 :■• ■•■.• 
j'.'ir*- mi comedy, drami and extravaganza OPEN I* 1 )': \ 

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ELIAS DAY 

" CHARACTERIST " 



ROSS CRANE 

* CARTOONIST " 



THE DAY-CRANE CO. 



THE ORIGINAL COMEDY PLAYLET 



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A new idea splendidly presented. Full stage, our own set. 

A story of student life in the Latin Quarter, introducing 

Mr. Day's Wonderful Character Changes and 
Mr. Crane's Lightning Cartoons and Clay Modeling Specialties 

not dragged in by the ears, but woven naturally into a beautiful little play 



"Elias Day and Ross Crane are as new to vaudeville 
as their comedy sketch *' Hungry/' and both are as 
welcome as the proverbial ghost that saunters forth on 
salary day."— VARIETY, Nov. 5th. 



FIVE PEOPLE 



TIME 30 MINUTES 



NA/IINJ 



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NA/MIXIIMO *~° 




THE PEPPER TWINS 



Presenting A NOVELTY IN ONE Comedy Playlet 
"OH! 8UCH A MIX-UP" By Matt Woodward 

Good Harmony Singing and Novelty Dancing— Five Complete Changes of Costumes 
A Bit o' Scotch Canada's Recognized Scotch Dancers 
Closing with THE FAMOUS SCOTCH HIGHLAND FLING 

IN COMPLETE 8COTCH COSTUME 

SPECIAL ILLUMINATED SCENERY OF EDINBURGH CASTLE, SCOTLAND 




ARTISTIC 



JAMES CLANCY 



WISHES ALL 

MERRY XIN/I 



Clancy Agency 



206 Gaiety Theatre Building, NEW YORK 



ERRY XMAS 

JAMES PLUNKETT AGENCY 



INCORPORATED 



Act Wanting Hustling Agent 



Room 30U. 



Address roe, 
LONG ACRE BUILDING. Times Square. 



NKW YORK CITY. 





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Direction, Pat Casey and 
Win. L. Lvkenn 



Interstate Circuit Second Season 



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1 B. A. MYERS 

1 Presents the following acts under his personal management 

1 Address All Communications Suite 510, 1402 Broadway, New York City 


George Primrose 

1 America's Premier Minstrel 


Mabel McKinley 

The American Soprano 


1 Sophie Tucker 

1 A Revelation in Coonology 


Ed. Raymond and Hall Vera 

"Pedal Poetry" 


"Venus on Wheels" 

1 The Most Perfectly Formed Woman 
1 on the Stage 


Allen and Lea 

The Comedians With Some Parodies 


1 THE 

1 Musical Stoddards 

Featuring 
"The Absentminded Professor" 


Mint and Wertz 

Eccentric Acrobatic Comedians 


BILLY KELLER MAUDE 

Present 
" The Matrimonial Agent " 


"Alfred The First" 

The Greatest Chimpanzee Ever 
Exhibited on Any Stage 



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TRIUMPHANT RETURN 

— of thm — 

INCOMPARABLE SOUTHERN 



CURZON SISTERS 



— I/f THBIH 



SUPERLATIVE 



"HUMAN FLYING BUTTTERFLY 



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ORIGINATION 



NEW YOR K HIP PODROME 

floto among fletv ^orKs fax)orites 9 
creating more of a sensation than heretofore 



SUPERIOR QUALITY. NOT SUPERFLUOUS MEDIOCRE QUANTITY 

is our key of success; already recognized by Managers 







AND 

HER 

PLAYERS 



Presenting on the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 



Man ProposesWoman Disposes" 




An Original Comedy by VICTOR H. SMALLEY 



OOKEID 



PAT CAS 





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VARIETY 



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Dr. CARL 



THS MAK WHO HAS TAHID EUCTRKIT 



RAGE 
EUROPE 



Without a doubt the greatest show 
America has ever seen. 



CHEERS 



ROARS 



SCREAMS 



of laughter, loud — long and solid. 

Funnier than a Circus. 

More gorgeous than a Pantomime. 

Thousands of dollars invested in 
this stupendous production. 



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SENSATION 
OF AMERICA 



A performance without a peer. 



An attraction without an equal. 



A production par excellence. 



The audience held spellbound. 



The managers' money magnet. 



MANAGERS, note. If your case is 
serious send for Dr. HERMAN. 



This stupendous attraction is sus- 
tained by brains, integrity and 
enterprise. 



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THE MAN WHO HAS TAMED ELECTRICITY" 

THE MOST REMARKABLE IN/IAN ON EA 



MANAGERS 
steal your money. 



Booked and rebooked everywhere. Unprecedented and tremendous success. 
Beware of Unprincipled Impostors and Parrot-like Pretenders. If they try to steal my business they will 



AGENT, 



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IVIEN 

MADAME SARAH BERNHARDT 
MADAME JANE HADING 
ELLALINE TERRISS 
ANDREEF'S BALALAIKA ORCHESTRA 

GABY DESLYS 
ANNA HELD 



AMERICAN 


ATTRACTIONS EXPORTED 


for EUROPE 


MAY DE SOUZA 


"BALLOON GIRL" 


IRENE LEE 


VALESCA SURATT 


GREAT LESTER 


AERIAL SMITH 


ROSE LA HART 


HASTINGS AND WILSON 


ALEXANDER AND SCOTT 


BESSIE CLAYTON 


GEO. B. RENO AND CO. 


CAMPBELL AND BARBER 


EMMA FRANCIS 


BLACK DIAMONDS 


DEONZO BROS. 


STELLA MAYHEW 


REDFORD AND WINCHESTER 


RODNEY SISTERS 


ETHEL LEVY 


DB WITT, BURNS AND TORRANCE 


CREOLE BELLES 


TRULY SHATTUCK 


5 MOWATTS 


CHAS. WHITTLE 


EMMA CARUS 


EMPIRE COMEDY 4 


KAUFMANN BROS. 


RAJAII 


HARRY DECOE 


CAMILLE TRIO 


DE FAYE SISTERS 


PEDERSON BROS. 


CURZON SISTERS 


VERA MICHELENA 


GENERAL LAVINE 


MAY WALSH 


NAT M. W1U.S 


DE HAVEN AND SIDNEY 


ABBIE MITCHELL 


DOROTHY KENTON 


MARIE FENTON 


FONDA, DELL AND FONDA 


DIVINE MYRMA 


FRANK GREGORY TROUPE 


VALLECITAS LEOPARDS 


"THE NAKED TRUTH" 


5 JUGGLING NORMANS 


WM. FERRY 


"VAMPIRE DANCE." FRENCH AND EIS 


McBANNS 


DE MARLO 


SIX AMERICAN DANCERS 


"BLACK HUSSARS" 


MILLMAN TRIO 


"SUNNY SOUTH- 


WILLARD SIMMS 


AERIAL SHAWS 


TOM NAWN AND CO 


FRED. WALTON 


MARABINI 


EDNA AUO 


THE KRATON8 


FLYING JORDANS 


OHANA SAN- 


MORAN AND WISER 


MOSHER, HAYES AND MOSHER 


OKA UE FAMILY 


FRANK LEDENT 


ED. LATELL 


CAPT. CEO. AUGER 


JACKSON FAMILY 


PHILLIPS SISTERS 


THE ZANC1GS 


SAM 8TERN 


IRENE DILLON 


SIMON AND GARDNER 


3 ERNESTS 


HEDGER BROS. AND JACOBSON 


PRINCESS RAJAH 


RINALDO 


TROVATO 


"CHOCOLATE DROPS" 


DOHERTY SISTERS 


HARRY FOX AND MILLERSHIP SISTERS 


WINSTON'S SEALS 


MULLER, CHUM AND MULLER 


STEPP, MELLINGER AND KINO 


BARNOLDS DOGS 


HOWELL AND SCOTT 


SIEGRIST SILBON TROUPE 


COLLINS AND HART 


AVON COMEDY 4 


FLYING BANVARDS 


RELLECI^AIRE BROS. 


SPISSEL BROS. AND MACK 


PAPINTA 


.LAMHERTI 


(AND MANY OTHERS) 










PARIS 

I PLACE BOIILDIEU, en face I'Opera Comlque 

TELEP: 230-20 
Adresse Telegraphique: UPTODATE-PARIS 



LONDON 

18 CHARINQ CROSS ROAD, W. C. 

TELEP: 0718 Central 

Cable Address: BRAVISSIMO-LONDON 



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VARIETY 





(Inc.) 



IM 



MADAME REJANE 
SEYMOUR HICKS 

ZENA DARE 
ADELINA CENEE 
THE RUSSIAN .DANCERS 






EUROPEAN ATTRACTIONS IMPORTED FOR U. S. A, 






LILY LANGTRY 
YVETTE GUILBERT 
MME. POLAIRE 
CECILIE LOFTUS 
MARIE LLOYD 
CLARICE MAYNE 
IDA RENEE 
VESTA VICTORIA 
MILLIE LINDON 
DAISY DORMER 
MME. GUERRERO 
TORTAJADA 
EUGENIE FOUGERE 
NELLIE WALLACE 
ROSIE LLOYD 
CAM1LLE OBER 
BERTIE I3RESINA 
LALLA SELB1NI 
BELLE OTERITA 
LA GARDENIA 
LA SYLPHE 
LA CARMENCITA 
MLLE. LAPIA 
MLLE. DEDIO 
MLLE. BALDINA AND 
THEODOR KOSLOFF 
CHAS. WARNER 
ARTHUR PRINCE 
BILLY REEVES 
LADDIE CLIFF 
ALBERT WHELAN 
BRANSBY WILLIAMS 
MR. HYMACK 
CHRIS RICHARDS 
JACK LORIMER 
CORAM 



FRED. KARNO CO. 

H. TATE'S "MOTORING" 

H. TATE'S "FISHING" 

VAN B1ENE CO. 

GIANT MACHNOW 

MER1ANS DOGS 

CASELLI'S DOGS 

WOODWARD'S SEALS 

THE UESSEMS 

GERSON'8 MIDGETS 

GEO. BONHA1R TROUPE 

BOG ANN Y TROUPE 

DESROCHES B1ANCA 

ARTOIS BROS. 

GRIGOLATI S AERIAL BALLET 

HARDIN'S ELECTRICAL BALLET 

FA ICO 

GERMINAL 

TOM HEARN 

THE GAUDSCHMIDTS 

THOMPSON'S ELEPHANTS 

MUSICAL ELEPHANTS 

3 ATHLETAS 
ZERTHOS DOGS 
AURORA FAMILY 
"PETER CONSUL" 
"CHARLES I." 
THE TROMBETTAS 
PAUL SANDOR'S DOGS 

4 HARVEYS 
ALFRED LOYAL 
MIRZA-GOLEM TROUPE 
WILLY PANTZER TROUPE 
THERESE RENZ 

THE SLEEDES 



SCHICHTL'S MANNIKINS 
SELDOMS VENUS 
SELMA BRAATZ 
5 OLYMP1ERS 
SPESSARDYS BEARS 
KITTY TRANEY 
THE BRUNINS 
5 TRAPNELLS 
8 GEISHAS 
TSCHERNOFF'S ANIMALS 

3 FRED1ANIS 
"GOLDEN GRACES" 
THE GEORGETTYS 
WULFF'S HORSES 
1DANIA TROUPE 
SILBON'S CATS 
PAUL BATTY'S BEARS 
DANKMAR-SCHILLER TROUPE 

4 FRANCOIS 
4 METEORS 
ROMSAKOFF TROUPE 
YULLIAN TROUPE 
LES FREYDOS 
HAVEMANNS ANIMALS 
LECUSSON FAMILY 
LEO NINO 

4 NIARDS 
LES PIROSCOFFIS 
ROSSI'S MUSICAL HORSE 
RAFAYETTE'S DOGS 
• 5 ROMANOS 

CARMEN DE VILL1ERS 
VINELLAS HORSES 
TOM DAVIES TRIO 
APOLLO TRIO 

(AND MANY OTHERS) 



ALEXANDRA SISTERS 

BLANK FAMILY 

SERGEANT BRENNAN 

THE SAYTONS 

GARCIA 

MORR1SSINIS DOGS 

MARCEL AND BORIS 

RAFFINS MONKEYS 

ABDEL KADUR AND 3 WIVES 

4 PONCHERRYS 
HARRY ALLISTER 
COL. BORDEVERRY 
BORS1N1 TROUPE 
ARTURO BERNARLI 

5 CLIFTON'S 
OLYMPIA DESVAL 
GASCH SISTERS 
THE 3 DONALS 

4 EMILIONS 

ERNESTO SISTERS 

GRASS! BROS. 

DAISY HODGINI 

LES JARDYS 

IMMAN'S DOGS 

KRONEMANN BROS. 

MANELLA MARNITZ TROUPE 

MARCO BELLIS 

FRANCINI OLLOMS 

PICCHIANI FAMILY 

I PAUROS SISTERS 

7 Ql'EIROLOS 

4 R1EGOS 

AMELIA ROSE 

THALEROS ANIMALS 

THE V1NDAHONAS 



URMA SISTERS 
CARL NOBEL 
JUNOMANN FAMILY 
NEDERWELDS MONKEY 
ROCHEZ MONKEYS 
CLOWN FERRERO 
DUNEDIN TROUPE 
LORCH FAMILY 
AUBERT-PIWITT 
CHAS. LAJA 
PATTY FRANK TROUPE 
COTRELL POWELL 

3 RENARDS 

CHARLENE AND CHARLENB 
CAPT. TAYLORS MONKEYS 
THE BALZARS 
HOUCKE BROS. 
GRAHAM'S MANNIKINS 
DEIKE SISTERS 

4 B ALT US 

TRENTANOVI SISTERS 
MERKEL SISTERS 

LA FAILLE TROUPE 
PEREZ TROUPE 
4 DELTONS 
KIRSTEN MARIETTAS 
HARRY LEYBORNE 
ANCILOTTI "PILU" 
DESPERADO 
HERMANY'S ANIMALS 
FOURREAUX MANETTI 
MIKE WHALEN 
ROSSOW MIDGETS 
THORA 
SANDWINAS 



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BERLIN 

40 and 41 UNTER DEN LINDEN 



TELEP: AMT.I-2562 



Cable Address: SENSATION-BERLIN 




NEW YORK 

I 407 BROADWAY 



TELEP: BRYANT 3398 



Cable Address: HELFERSICH-NEW YORK 



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VARIETY 



Now Booking from 

Coast to Coast 

Vaudeville Acta Desiring Either American or Engllih ■ngageaaests Please 

Communicate with Any Office Mentioned Below. 
NEW YORK, America! Music Hall Blif- CHICAGO, 1»7 Detrtera It. 



WILLIAM MORRIS 



INCORPORATED 



AOENCY 



VAUDEVI 

8AN FRANCISCO, MtufaMk Wi| 



IM 

LONDON, *•• CbariRf Crass laid 



GEORGE FOSTER AGENCY 



LTD. 



9 



8 New Coventry Street, LONDON, W. 

MANAGERS and TREASURERS 

Are 70a using 

TAYLOR'S WEEKLY STATEMENT 

Saves all Bookkeeping and work. 

NOW IN USE BY ALL REAL VAUDEVILLE HOUSES. 

Each book contains 52 weeks. 

SENT UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE, $2.50. 

Send Stamp (or Sample Page. 

M. W. TAYLOR. Liberty Theatre, Philadelphia. 



GEORGE FOSTER, Managing Director 



Cables: Confirmation, London 



BOOK? 



CHURCH 



Bookings arranged for standard acta In NEW ENGLAND 
Territory. Comedy and novelty acts especially. Using sev- 
eral big acts each week. 
CHURCH BOOKING OFFICE. 43 Tremont St., BOSTON. 



SHEREK * BRAFF, 



Ltd. 



International Theatrical and Vaudeville Managers 



LONDON 



B E R LI 



PARIS 

New York Representative 

MAURICE H. RO8E (731 Kmcktrkecier Tasatrt laiMiei). 1402 Broadway, New York 

WANTED at all time*. lUr attractions, novelties and recognized acts, de iriog European engagements 



Hammerstein's 

w T# . # AMERICA'S MOST 

VlsPlOPlH FAMOUS VARIE- 

▼ lt->W-f 1 Id TY THEATRE. 

OPEN THE YEAR AROUND. 

Vaudeville Headliners 
„d Good Standard Acts 

If you have an open week you want to fill at 

short notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

QARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON, DEL. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city 

east of Chicago to open Monday night. 

HYDE & BEHMAN 

AMUSEMENT COMPANY 

Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STAR THEATRE Brooklyn 

QAYETY* THEATRE Brooklyn 

QAYETY THEATRE Pittsburg 

STAR AND GARTER Chicago 

ALWAYS OPEN TIME FOR FEATURE ACTS. 

A. E. MEYERS 

Majestic Theatre Bldg., CHICAGO 

(Room 1206). 
CAN HANDLE ANYTHING from a Single to 
a Circus. Write or wire open time. 



BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN 
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

JAMES BRENNAN, Sole Proprietor. 
WANTED: FIRST-CLASS SPECIALTY ACTS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the manage- 

SIXTEEN SUCCESSIVE WEEKS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the mange- 
ment from time of arrival until departure from 
Australia. ONE PERFORMANCE AT NIGHT; 
MATINEES, WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS 
AND HOLIDAYS. NO SUNDAY WORK. Five 
per cent, commission charged on all contracts. 
Only addreaa, 

JAS. C. BAIN, General Manager. 

National Amphitheatre, Sydney, Australia. 

Cable Address, PENDANT. 

BORNHAUPT 

INTERNATIONAL AGENT. 
15 Oalerie Du Roi, Brussels. 

ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. 

17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON, 

Sole Representative. 

John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly 

Little Tlch Fragson 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts. 

La Cinematografia Italians 

18 ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THE 

Animate. Picture ana 1 Phonograph Business 

PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 

32-36 large pages. 8 shillings per annum ($1.60) 

Edltor-Propr: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI, 

la Via Arclrescorado. Torino, Italy. 



G. M. ANDERSON ENTERPRISES, Inc. 



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The NewStar s Garter Show" 

Playing the Colombia Amusement Co. Circuit (Eastern Wheel) 

In preparation for next season : An absolutely stupendous musical frolic in five scenes, " THE 
GAY LIFE." Something entirely new and the biggest effort towards giving burlesque a distinct and 
wholesome novelty in all its environments. Augmented cast and chorus with two of the best known 
and highest salaried comedians in burlesque. 

Management, FRANK WIESBERG 

Wanted To Lease 

Want to lease complete furnished Theatre in pood live town, 25, (XX) population 
upwanln. In or nearby N. V. City. Send particulars immediately. 

Address- Lessee, Knom -t.'t'J, Putnam lUdp., IV way and 43rd St., New York. 



BERT LEVEY 



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NDEPENDENT CIRCUIT VAUDEVILLE 



Plenty of Time for Recognized Acts who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate 

Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-150 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif. 

N. B— WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PITROT. 

Representative. 

LOUIS PINCU8. 
New York, Repre- 
sentative Gaiety 
Theatre Bldg. 



Pantages Circuit 

O OF 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc. 

ALEXANDER PANTAGES 
President and Manager 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



WANTED, BIG COMEDY AND NOVELTY FEATURE 

Acts to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomlngton, Ottawa, Elgin, 
Aurora, Streator, Mat toon, 111.; Waterloo, la., and other houses In Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 

CHAS. H. DOUTRICK. Manager. 

Room 21), 92 La Salle St., Chicago. 



DOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE 



CONFIDENCE 

PAUL TalfSie. Was*. StsaasMf Asset 
114 1. Ult.J.T. Td.ZMIttBff tsast 



of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. 
I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for 
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blere, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd; 
8 TIMES for Bellclaire Bros., Sam Elton, Imro Fox, W. C. 
Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Prince, etc. Let me arrange YOUR 
steamship accommodations; also, railroad tickets. 



JOSEPH M. SCHENCK, General Manager 



FRED MARDO, Mansger 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE, WANTED FOR NEW ENGLAND TIME 

NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS 

The Marcus Loew Booking Agency 



NO ACT TOO BIO 



Celoaiil B«il|-iRf, BOSTON 



ALL ACTS CONSIDERED 



CAIMFIELD BOOKING EXCHANGE 

Affiliated with ALL LARGE INDEPENDENT CIRCUITS 

HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE 

Suite 31."), Mercantile Library Building, 414 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, O. 
Branch, Columbus, O. Ed. Brown*. ig, Representative. 



ARTISTS 

If coining East or West, WRITE 
US. We can break your jump. 



CATERING 

to Family Theatres exclusively. 
Our bookings will bring you 
business. 



WANTED 

at all times Feature Acts. All 
acts considered. 



AMERICAN CIRCUIT 

THEATRES and CAFES 

WANTED at All Times All Kinds of High Class Acta. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE. Our 
Booking will Create Business for You. We have the Features at Salaries that are Right. 

TONY LUBELSKI f Gen. Mgr. Suite GIT-IS, Westbank Bldg., San Francisco 



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IN CIRCUI 



Rooking all the principal opera houses and picture theatres throughout Canada. Immediate 
and future time to acts with class. No limit for feature novelties. Write or wire to-day 
THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT, Variety Theatre Building, Toronto, Canada 



THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 



Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dra 
matlc or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. 4d. per annum. 



NEW YORK AGENTS—Paul Taualg, 104 East 14th St., and Samuel French A Sons 24-20 
West 22d Street. ' 

Artists visiting England are Invited to send particulars of their act and date of opening 
THE STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mail. 

16 YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON W C 






NERY 



DIAMOND DYE OR WATER COLOR 

If you want Quality and Reasonable Prices, Write 
JOHN A. 3ERVAS 

Soonlc Studio, 492 Clinton Ave. ROCHESTER N. Y. 



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VARIETY 



189 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



ALWAYS 



BULL'S EYE 



PREMIERE 
ATTRACTION 

(On the Stage and in 
the Box Office ) 



Return Engagement 
Orpheum Circuit 






£^S1 



Season Fully Routed 



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Next Week (Dec. 11) 
Orpheum, Seattle 



Direction 
PAT CASEY 






MIAY/ie M mG 

l»II) (JKWi VOl DAXl'K? 



Shayne ■" King 

Advanced Hebrew Entertainers 

First Act of its Kind Working 

Without the Aid of False Accessories 

Featuring 

AL SHAYNE'S CLEAR SOPRANO 



WIN8OM, DAINTY AND CHARMING 

AWTHORNE 

HAS CARRIED THE WEST BY STORM 

Pronounced by all m* the best lady Ventriloquist ever teen on the Orpheum Circuit. 

JUST ONE OF MANY FROM THE PRESS 
"Hilda Hawthorne did a ventrlloqual art which was highly comint ndalde Willi 
her little manikin Johnnie, she provided an abundance of amuscm* nt, and was t«y f;ir 
1 ho he*t ventriloquist seen here in a long time. Her singing was also greatly appreciated 





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NEXT WEEK (Dec. 12), Orpheum, Ogden, Utah. 

AL SUTHERLAND, THE MAN 



Ahead 



THE BOOTH TRIO 

In "CYCLISTIC CRAZINESS" 




Tins Week (Dec. 5), Jacques Theatre, Water- 
bury, Conn. 
Next Week (Dec. 11* » . Hathaway'n, New 

Bedford. 

Manneement. NORMAN 1RFFRRTES 



MITCHELL, WELLS and LEWIS 




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«T* 'Hurnokellfr Gnu y/ *v 

Next Week I Dee. 1!)), Family, Molnn-. I! 

I)in«eti.. M . LEE KRAUSE 



Senator JFrancis Mutpbg 

Political Agitator 

(jpredit due to 

®liff @ordou 

0or his written StttniftftUft 



Neary «* Miller 



"The Boys with the 
Looney Feet" 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 



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Roto! Cyccess a RADIE FURMAN 



Next Week (Dec. 12) Orpheum, Oakland 



First Aatricai E»|a|tiieit ii I Ytart. Ei Rtult, Orphean Circuit £ 





CATES 

World's Greatest and 
Best Musieal Act 

$1,000.00 IN CASH TO PROVE OUR CLAIM 
TO THIS T1TLB. 



FBATUHINQ 
FRANK B. CATS, CORNET VIRTUOSO. 

WALTER H. CATS. WORLD'S GREATEST 
SAXOPHONE SOLOIST. 

FRED O. CATS, PLATING THE LARGEST 
SAXOPHONE IN THE WORLD. 

4 LARGE XYLOPHONES, 4 
WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHONE TEAM. 



d"W ffi «mv oiw ev*ur <jU&^ ? 

»H£CT,ch: NAAtafflf Jfrfrg AmW*~ Hit****** C"''»io 



GUY 



FRANCES 



RAWSON AND CLARE 



"JUST KIDS M IN " 

Completed 21 weeks S.-C. Circuit. 



99 



Time extended 14 more. 
NEXT WEEK (DEC. 12) ORPHEUM, EAU CLAIRE, WIS. 




ADAMS 



and 



LEWIS 

In Refined Musical Comedy 

Direction 

Norman Jefferies 




DEAS, REED and DEAS 



Some Singing 



Some Comedy 



Some Clothes 



Big Hit— Last Week. Headlining Thalia, Chicago. 
SOME CLASS. 



WORKING! 






Novelty Musical Act. Open Gibson Instruments. Popular Melodies. Electrical Effects. Classic and "Rag" Violin Solos. A Banjo Finish. 

Per. Address P. O. Box 93, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. 



LAWRENCE JOHNSTON 

Ths King of Ventriloquists. 



MABEL JOHNSTON 

World's Greatest Lady Ventriloquist. 



UG 



OLLIE YOUNG i MISS APRIL 

After our Monday Matinee at the Fifth Are. Theatre, New York City, we were immediately booked by cable to open at the Palace, London, next May, for Mr. Alfred Butt 







World's Greatest Risley Acrobats 

Including 3 Ponies, 1 Donkey 



Thi» Week (Dec. 5) Orpheum, Brooklyn 
Next Week Dec. 1 2, Alhambra, New York 



••#*• 



Circus Queen" 



Season Hooked 



Caprice R. Lewis s Idabell 



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Billiken Girl " 



Permanent Address 
411 N. FRONT STRKE 
BALTIMORE 



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NOTICE: 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 

It has come to the notice of oar Manager, Mr. Jack Lery, that an act has been playing on the "email time" under the name of Anna and Effie 
Conley. We wish to advise managers wo are not that act and have not been playing the "small time." We are the original Anna and Effie 
Conley. Any other act using this name and not booked by Jack Levy is employing an established vaudeville name to further their own purposes. 



UNITED TIME 



(Original) 



Management of JACK LEVY 



IMMACULATE 




iviin/ia Don 



COMING BAST. FINISH WESTERN TOUR DEC. 10. 



According to NEWSPAPER CRITICS, Emma Don has made a BIGGER HIT than any ather 
MALE IMPERSONATOR who ever came from ENGLAND. 

Will accept ENGAGEMENTS In the FIRST-CLASS HOUSES ONLY. 
Address care VARIETY, New York City. 



Sam Chip and Mary Marble 



in Vaudeville 

Direction JOHN W. DUNNE 



EDITH HARCKE 

Beautiful Voice. Beautiful Costumes. 

United Time. 

E. J. APPLEBY 



Noveltv fitonjoist. 

Direction, .IOK SCHRNCK. 



TOM 



JOHN 



MacEvoy i Powers 

Introducing a comedy offering In one, en- 
titled "The Traveling Salesmen." United Time. 
"Still Selling Door Mate." 



BOBBIE and HAZELLE ROBISON 

Address: Care VARIETY, Chicago. 

Eau Claire Leader. March 1. 1010— Bobble and Hazolle Rnblson In "Hits of Nonsense," a 
singing and talking act with some classy comedy mingled throughout were loudly encored and 
were deserving of the honors as they nrc both nrtists in their lino. St. Paul Pioneer Press. 
March 8, 11)10.— Bobble and Hazolle Roblson in their "Hits of Nonsense" in another treat on 
the bill, and a welcome one, as they are both pood singers, and their work Is fast and clean. 




Compliments of the Season from 

Velde Trio 

European Novelty Combination 

Now Playing Fifteen Weeks 

Solid Bookings in the South 




HA&RllT 
(AftTfR 



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CMS. 



HARRIET 



Burke - Carter 



IN 



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The Silver Moon 



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On the 1'untages Circuit. 

Xman Greetings to All Friends. 

N'ext Week (Dec. IS), Pantages. Pueblo. 



Fourteen Weeks for 
Bert Levey Circuit 
Without a Lay-off 



BOBBIE 



CHARLIE 



JONES « RREINER 



COMING EAST 

A LIVE ONE 

WATCH FOR US 

AddreM Care VARIETY. Chicago 



ORIGINAL 



CHURCH CITY FOUR 



BOHLMAN 
WIN ROW 
REED 
CAMPBELL 



PLAYING WESTERN VAUOEVILLE ASSOCIATION TIME 



UNIQUE •INCINO, COMEDY AND PIANO DIVERSION IN "ONE" 

THIS WEEK (Dec. 5). MAJESTIC. KALAMAZOO. MICH. 



OPEN ON INTERSTATE TIME DEC. 18 





VARIETY says on "Open Door": — "Mr. LawfOD appeared to better advantage in character work ae the old nan in 'The Monkey's Taw'. It has unpleasant features; 

* * * Lawson's declamatory defense of 'The Jew'.' 
• 'EVENING MAIL" says: — "John Lawson is one of the best actors in New York. You forget he is acting. He is really living the character." 

IN LONDON. RETURNING DEC. 15 L° c r e F k ° B ur w^ "HUMANITY." "WHY THE THIRD FLOOR PASSED." "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY," Etc. 



FREEMAN BERNSTEIN will give information. 



Cable "THEATREBAY, LONDON 



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Another from 

the WEST 

Booked over the 

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 




Trio 



MUNRO 
ND INS 



POWELL 



RUMEN 



Opened at 

Orpheum Theatre 

Ogden, Utah 

This Week (Dec. 4) 



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CUBAN 



KINO OF* 

UNITED TIME 



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A MUSICAL ACT OF NOWADAY8 

A NEW ACT FROM THE WEST MEETING WITH SUCCESS 

THIS WEEK (Dec. 5 ) P. G. Williams' ORPHEUM. Brooklyn, N. Y. 



Willa Holt Wakefield 



IN 



DEVI 



DICK and ALICE McAVOY 



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HERALD SQUARE JIMMY" 

'KIN* OF TD MSWUOTB." kUnm ear* VABIBTT. N«w York 




New Act in Preparation 

Most Georgeously Staged Musical Offering) 
in VaudeTille. Special Scenery; Three People 

MONTGOMERY DUO «° CO. 



BESSIE WYNN 



IN VAUDEVILLE 



MANUEL De FRATES 

KING OF PYRAMIDS 

THEIONLY^CTOF ITI KIND IN THE WORLD. W. 8. CLEVELAND, Agent 



Address VARIETY, Chicago 




Nadje 

"THE PHYSICAL CULTURE GIRL." 
Direction Adolph Meyers and Wlshsirt in the \\V>t 
Pat Casey in the East. 



I 

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L 
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AND 




^ Those 
l Classy 
y Dancers 



Doing Extremely Well on the POLI TIME 



Direction NORMAN JEFFERIES, Philadelphia 



United 
Time 





DIKK< NoN 

Al 
Sutherland 



YOUR 



RD IN VARI 



"Positively the Greatest and 

Best Sharp Shooting Act 

In Vaudeville" 

This Week ( I >■•»■. .">) Family, Lolmimn 
l)ire«ti<>n Tnylor A: Kaufman, I'hilii. 



GEORGALAS 



BRO 



Sensational Rifle Shots 



LIL 



HAWTHORNE 



Direction, 

M.S.BENTHAM 



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CHARLES AHEARH 




"TBE RACING MAN" 

PAt CAS1Y. Agent 

GILL BROWN 

AND 

DLL MILLS 

On the S(ucceae) A C (ontentment) Time. 

CBAS. F. SEMON 

"THE NARROW FELLER" 

ODELL and 
GILMORE 

"THE TOP FLOOR" 

By Chas. Horwitz 

A new act by a real writer. Special seen 
rry. 200 W. 38th St., N. Y. City. ^ 




VAN 
HOVEN 

"The dippy mad magician." 

Yes. I went to Battle Creek last summer 
after I closed at Keith's Philadelphia. Hut 
I returned alone— 

"Only a few know the Joke." 

I worked one place on State St., Chicago, 
ao often the Public thought the name of it 
was "Van Hoven." 

Will Rawle, of Rawla and Von Kaufman, 
thinks I am funny and he should know be- 
cause he knows a lot of funny jokes and he 
played a funny nctor part a long time and 
he laughs when I tell about my Adam Sow- 
erguy experiences. Some of the places I 
worked the Manager made the audience laugh 
so much I couldn't follow him and make good. 

Per address, HAMMERSTEIN'S, N. Y. C. 
Sure I'm bugs. 

When you play Keith's, Philadelphia, and 
Hoston 14 weeks In seven months and HAM- 
MKRSTEIN'S ."» weeks straight you're some 
kid — of course I haven't played them that 
often, but some acts do. 

This week (Dec. 5), Keith's Boston, third 
time In 7 months. 

EDW. S. KELLER. Manager. 

TOOMER 

and 

HEWINS 

"IT HAPPENED IN LONELYVI LLE " 

^ — — ■»— — ^— — ^mr^— ^— *■— ^ — — — — « 

TERRY T\A/IIMS 

The Dromios tif Viiudeville. The most renmrkuhle 
case of Human Duplication in the world 




yumngggnn^n y e—a 

As Like as Two Pens In a Pod 



Wilfred Clarke 

A "%BBtaK SSar«"SSffriA. B * , ~ t »0 W. 44th St., New York 



REX 



COMEDY CIRCUS 



DOGS, CATS, 
PONIES AND 



THE HOMELIEST, MEANEST AND WISEST 01 D MULE IN THE WORLD 

'ntroducing his latest novelty "JUMPING JUPITER" 

PAUL DURAND, Agent. Ijongacre Hltljr . Times Square, New York 





SOCIETY ATHLETES 



Presenting LiOiS JjCrFa In Exclusive Smi^ 



Booked solid by Fred Zobcdie 



Have Your Card in VARIETY 



VIOL 
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THE GENIUS ON THE 

VIOLIN 



INSKY 

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A WIZARD AT THE 

PIANO 

Playing All The Tim« 

Hantgencul, IRVING COOPER 

K 

VIOLINSKY 



MMt)M$ 




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WEIGHT, COMING YOUR WEIGH 



IN HER ORIGINAL HULA-HULA DANCE 

T00TS-PAKA 

PAKA'SI HAWAIIAN) TRIO 

OTHER8, IMITATORS and FAKE8 



With 

-ECHO" Co 

Rep. 

PAT 
CASEY 



HARRY TATE'S (2 

FISHING MOTORING 



New York 
England 
Australia 
Africa 



The Lady 




BICKNELL 



The Lobster 



AND 



GIBNEY 



PRESENTING 



Marion Gibney 



"The Lady and the Lobster" 




O. M. Bicknell 



Invest Your money in Real Estate 

Farms of all sizes and descriptions in the FISHING 
DISTRICT of Northern Indiana, also City Lots in the 
MAGIC CITY, of GARY, Indiana. For further Par- 
ticulars address 

JOHN R. REED 




Care Variety, Chicago 



JESSE 



DELLA 



TWO CLIPPERS 



Some Voices 



(COLORED) 

Featuring "BARBER SHOP CHORD" and "SOME OF THESE DAYS" 



From the Wet! 




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THB VENTRILOQUIST WITH A 
PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



REYNARD 

Presents Set* Dewberry and Jawn Jawneoa In 
"A MORNING IN HICKBVILLB." 
Direction JACK LEVY. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Gene Hughes 

Permanent address. SOI W. 185th BL. New York 
'Phone BOOB Mornlngnlds. 



BLLI8 



MONA 



BLAMPHIN and 41EHR 

The Chamjioa Sisters of Vaudeville 

Tea Best Stasias BwHelH ie f s s ssts Ts 

Sam J. Curtis -* Co. 

MILODY AND MIRTH 
In the Original " Sohool Act." 




Rerlsed and elaborated Into a screaming 

success. 

AH our music arranged by Geo. Bo ts ford. 

Next Week (Dec. 12), American, New York. 

FOR 8ALE 

WIGGINS FARM 

Apply to THB OHADWICK TBIO 

Stuart Barnes 

JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager. 




LAMB 1 
ANIKIN 



| De<'.'r_', American, New Orleans 
Dec. 19. American. <'hica»{o 
Oirtctiss, Ntrsias frititmm»\i. 
107 Dearborn St., Chicago. 



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It Isn't the nam* that make* the 
It's the mot that makes the name. 




Gartelle Bros. 

Introducing flinging. Dancing and 

SKATORIALISM 

DlreoUon JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. 



THB KINO OF IRELAND 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 

AND 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUBBN OF VAUDEVILLE 

DOINO WBLL. THANK YOU. 

Director and Adviser, King K. C. 




Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 

TO ALL 

Next Week (Dec. 12) Grand. Taeotna 

VARDON, PERRY and WILBER 



J. LOUI8 



JBANNB 



INTZ and PALMER 

"THB OTHER HALF." 

A Classy flinging and Talking Comedietta. 

An Original Playlet In "ONE" by Louis Wealyn 




HOMER I. 



MARGUERITE 



y^Mml 




Mason m Keeler 

Address; Max Hart. Putnam Bldg.. New York. 

RAMESES 

THB EGYPTIAN MYSTIC 
In 
THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE OF MYSTERY" 
Orpheum Circuit, U. 8. A. 

Business Representative, WILL COLLINS, 
London, England. 



JOCK 
McKAY 



Scotch Comic, Second 
to None 

Playing in the West 
at Present 

Com. BENTHAM 




join 

MAY 



Marshall P. Wilder 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 
Rail 'Phftft* It* 



o Mfcldc & Zelcm 

\ rTist ic trquilihruf-b 



NpxI Week (Dec. 12). Empire, Paterson. 



JESSIE EDWARDS 

And Her 7 Pomeranian Spits Dogs. 
Hooked Solid. 



I 



(Single. ) 



Tliis \V( . k (Dec. .", i, M.-mliaitan (). II., New 
York 

OpenlnK on S.-C. Time Feb. 12; 22 weeks 
booked by Chark-H Wllsblre. Have u few weeks 

open. 



MAX 



ORAOB 



Ritter - Foster 

ACROSS THE POND 
Address care VAUDEVILLE CLUB 

98 Charing Cross Road, London. Bng. 




GAVIN PLATT 
PEACHES 

Season Booked 
No. 7 Hawthorne Are.. Clifton. N. J.. L Box 140 




Chester B. Johnstone 

DARE-DEVIL CYCLIST 

After Playing HamsBerstein't Victoria, New York 
Week Not. 21, engaged for Manhattan Opera 
House this week (Not. 28.) 

Must Hare Made Good Time Open 



MYRTLE 

VICTORINE 

That Dainty Danseme 
Wishes Her Many Friends a Merry Christmas 
and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. 

^^~"™""^^TTElTo7TJoTs , T™^"""™^~~ 



JOE 



WILTON 



BILLIE 

REEVES 




LIGHT COMEDIAN. 
This season. Stock Burlesque. 



THB ORIGINAL DRUNK 

"FOLLIES OF 1010." 

THIRD SEASON 
Management MR. F. ZIBOFBLD. JR "08- "OB-' It 



BARRY m WOLFORD 

"AT THE BONO BOOTH." 

Time All Filled. 

JAMES E. PLUNKBTT, Smart Mgr. 

Home address 8 Hawthorne At©., Clifton, N. J. 



HERMAN 



CARL 



Now Playing United Time. 

Agent PAT OABBT 

FRED DUPREZ 

EDW. S. KELLER. Hop. 

THE BROWNIES S 



Presenting 



A ROARINQ FARCE 

"THE WAR IS OVER" 




CAMILLE 



PERSONI ^D 



JACK 



HALLIDAY 

In their Japanese Comedietta 

"Won by Wireless" 

The Oelshs Girl and Officer, not forgettlni 
the Cblnk. 

Note— We are NOT doing "Madame Butterfly." 



EDYTHE GIBBONS 

Clubs. Sundays. 

Telephone 2470 Bryant 

352 W. 46th St., New York. 



I wo Loonev Kids. " 



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MARTHA 



Lewis and Chapin 



IMaylnR United Time 

Empire, IMUsflcld. 
This Week ( Dor M 



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A FEW OF THE ACTS NOW PLAYING THE UNITED TIME UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLES J. KRAUS PH,LADELPH,A 



Just finished one year on S-C. and Western Vaudeville Association time. 



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HARRY BATCH ELOR. 

Musical Rube. 
Now playing United Time. 






MARGARET ARNOLD. 

English Comedienne. 









BOYDELL DUO. 

Novelty Singing and Dancing Act. 



WHIRL'S FOUR HARMONISTS 

Moore-Hoster-Copee-Kane. 
America's Foremost Quartet. 



tm 



CHAS. J. KRAUS 

PHILADELPHIA'S LEADING BOOK 
ING AGENT. 



1 



RAYMOND, LEIGHTON and MORSE. 

in "The Rehearsal of William Tell." 
Copyrighted by J. Raymond, February. 1!K>H 



ROSALIE SISTERS. 

Dainty Singers and Dancers. 



V 



SELSOH T!UO. 

Comply Singers and Dancers. 



LEROY. 

Character Impersonator. 



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CAN OFFER 30 WEEKS 



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SIGMUND RENNEE REPLIES TO "THE 
PLAYER'S" REVELATION OF "COLOSSAL GRAFT" 



It often happens that the man 
who comes in contact with a "live 
wire" meets with an experience 
which he is never able to relate 
because of the sudden termination 
of his lease on life. I am thankful 
that I am not so unfortunate in 
the experience that I have just 
been thrpugh after having come in 
contact with the Dec. 2 issue of the 
highly esteemed publication which 
1 now fully realize is properly nam- 
ed "The Player." 

Like most of my brother read- 
ers, I look forward with consid- 
erable interest to the weekly pub- 
lication of "The Player" and to- 
day, upon receiving the Dec. 2 is- 
sue, I was in a state of pleasurable 
expectation over the contemplated 
feast of spicy and interesting 
news. 

Just what happened when I first 
opened the paper is yet to my mind 
something of a mystery, but I re- 
member looking upon the startling 
double column headlines "Strange 
Discoveries, Re-Bookings on Inter- 
state Circuit, Colossal Graft Re- 
vealed by Our Special Investigator." 
The next moment my eyes were 
upon the first line of the so-called 
"revelation": "A man named Sig- 
mund Rennee" — I must have lost 
consciousness at that moment; the 
sensation was completed; the "live 
wire" of the yellow publication had 
administered its shock; as in a 
dream I saw the so-called "colos- 
sal graft" stalking before me like 
Banquo's ghost, and, struggle as 
I would, It would not down. Then 
came the next sensation, and for 
the moment I had the sensation of 
being a worthy contemporary of 
our modern trust magnates, and 
instead of being a humble player 
I was relegated from the stage to 
the pit and for the first time In 
my life I was enabled to enjoy the 
show without fear of the orchestra 
being out of tune. 

As I remember my next sensa- 
tion I was reaching for the paper 
that had fallen from my hands; like 
the fiend who ha* only taken a 
half a dose of dope, I was afraid 
for the moment that the sensa- 
tion would not last, and I was 
anxious to feast my eyes again on 
that wonderful "revelation." When 
1 succeeded in getting the paper 
properly focused before me, my eye 
ran over that so-called list of acts, 
some of which acts were witihout 
action so far as the Interstate Cir- 



cuit is concerned. The revelation 
of colossal graft that followed in 
the same column filled my mind 
with wonder; I wondered where all 
that money could have gone, or If 
1 had it what joy might be mine 
in spending it. All the time I was 
: liaid that 1 might break the spell 
and in a moment realize that it was 
all a dream, and in order to hold 
the vision I remember pledging 
myj-elf to make gifts and offerings 
to friends and charities, and among 
these was a "Red Devil" automo- 
bile to the management of "The 
Player." 

But the shock was not endur- 
ing, "True, 'tis an 1 pity 'tis 'tis 
true." I soon began to realize that 
the so-called "colossal graft" was 




nothing more nor less than colos- 
sal nonsense. The fortune that 
I had not made vanished with the 
dream. The acts which were listed 
as having parted with so many of 
the good shekels of the realm I 
realized had never completed the 
circuit. The act referred to as hav- 
ing been booked Oct. 16. 1910, 
with its beautiful column of week- 
ly salaries and its corresponding 
column of "colossal graft" never 
got farther than East St. Louis. 
And yet the writer of that article 
has the "colossal" nerve to repre- 
sent to brother readers that that 
column of figures is certified to as 
being correct. If I was not too 
modest I would call that man a 
liar. 



Among the so-called list of acts 
booked as revealed by the "special 
investigator" as evidence of "col- 
ossal graft" that of "Count and 
Gypsy," "Dixon and Clarence" 
never finished a single week in the 
Interstate Circuit. As further pad- 
ded evidence of this "revelation of 
colossal graft," the list contains the 
acts of "Grace de Winters" and 
"Little Christine." It is sufficient 
to say that these acts are one and 
the same. It is very evident that 
the author of the article painted 
his picture with a yellow brush. 

In the last paragraph of the arti- 
cle the revelation fails to reveal. 
"The Rennee referred to cannot be 
found." Ye shades of immortal 
Sherlock Holmes! The so-called 
"special investigator" should be 
given a position with the federal 
secret service department, and then 
pensfoned for life. After reading 
the article I went into the office of 
the Schlitz Hotel and astonished 
the clerk by asking him if I had 
been stopping at the hotel contin- 
uously the past two or three weeks. 
I was much relieved by his in- 
forming me that it was true, that 

1 was a guest of the hotel, had 
been during the time with my fam- 
ily. I then showed him the Dec. 

2 issue of "The Player" and called 
his attention to the article in ques- 
tion and asked him if the so-called 
"special investigator," or anyone 
else representing the publication in 
question, had made any inquiries 
Tor my whereabouts. I was some- 
what disappointed to be informed 
by him that no one had inquired 
for me. My dream of notoriety was 
brought to a sudden end. 

That small part of the article 
that comes anywhere within the 
circuit of truth relates merely to 
an ordinary business transaction. 
I have been engaged in many in- 
stances on behalf of various acts. 
In this service I have devoted time 
and effort in preliminary work In 
scenic and photo studios. The peo- 
ple for whom I have rendered this 
service have not been objects of 
charity, and I have been remun- 
erated. In this respect I believe 
it has been recognized for a good 
many years that "the laborer is 
worthy of his hire." 



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Touring America 



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- SingingThemselves into Prominence - 
Press ProciaimsThem Artists of Unusual Merit. 



GERTRUDE EVERETT 



Direction ERNEST A. LONDON 



Singing Her Own Songs 



A Few of the Acts Now Playing the United Time Under the Direction of CHARLES J. KRAUS, Philadelphia 







JACK and CLAKA HOOF. 

Comedy Sketch Artists In "PATSY'S RE- 
HEARSAL." 



(.ioiu.i; Mooiti-:. 

Sensational Juggler. 



IIAIIKY J. ALPKilM. 

The Wizard of the East." 



THOMAS IICNTKIt. 

A-sistant ManiiKcr h> ('HAS. J. Kl;\l"3. 



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ETHEL GREEN-TO THEE WE SALAAM 

Tr em Bill This Week it the Bri|httit art Best of ike Season 

Ethel Green, dainty little singer— with a witchery of 
method and manner completely irresistible will make her 
appearance at the Trent this week a never-to-be-forgotten 
memory. 

There have been fair singers at the Trent In the years 
that have joined the "has beens"— 

But not once in the past baa fortune favored us with 
such a eweet-voiced, sylph-like singer as Miss Green. 

Quietly, without ostentation— minus the big noises of the 
orchestra she either glided or floated— its too fine a dis- 
tinction to be ab-*oIutely certain about— from the wings 
to the centre of the stage — 

And then she sang. 

It was not so much what Mise Green sang as the way 
she sang it. 

With ber fascinating method discord would be trans- 
formed Into harmony and a plot about "How to grow 
cabbages" would breathe romance and sentiment. 

Not stingy, either. 

The audiences* yesterday insisted on five songs and 
Mies Green complied with a change of costume for each 
song. 

Every song was a hit. 

Three were "knockouts." 



"Dally State Gazette." 

Classy, clean-cut and decidedly entertaining, in brief 
tells the story of this week's Trent show. It would be 
hard to imagine a more appropriate bill for the celebra- 
tion of its seventh anniversary than the one which ha* 
been gotten together for this week. 

The headline feature of the bill, and in fact the real hit 
of the show, ie dainty little Ethel Green, late of "The 
Rose of Algeria," appearing In a breezy repertoire of 
characteristic songs. Any person who can stand before 
a Trent audience and sing five songs and then leave them 
still applauding pos-»esses something more than ordinary 
ability. Mies Green is just such a person. She has a 
charming manner, a beautiful voice, and combined with 
these two requisites she has a magnificent wardrobe, 
which makes the act about as dainty a piece of entertain- 
ment as the Trent ha.-* had in many a day. 



'True American. 



ANNIVERSARY WEEK AT THE TRENT 

Skew tf Unusual Eicellence Offered ia Haaar af the Occasiaa 



MISS ETH EL GR EEN'S HIT 

This Is anniversary week at the Trent Theatre, and 
those who visit that playhouse this week will find one 
of the classiest shows that that popular place of enter- 
tainment has offered this season. 

The real hit of this week's bill is Miss Ethel Green. 
This little woman, who, last season, sang the prima 
donna roles in "The Rose of Algeria," will go down 
in the memory of the Trent followers as one of the 
classiest entertainers that has ever occupied a place on 
a local stage. Yesterday afternoon she sang five songs 
that were away from the stereotyped, being catchy, tune- 
ful and of an original variety. 



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'BOUT TIME TO CLEAN UP 

SAYS PERCY Q. WILLIAMS 



Sees a Menace to Vaudeville's Prosperity in Sugges- 

tiveness, Coarseness and Profanity. Believes it is 

Keeping Nice People Away from the Theatres 



In conversation with a Variktv rep- 
resentative this week, and while speak- 
ing of the present depression in the- 
atricals, in vaudeville for the past 
months, as well as in the legitimate 
branch of theatricals, Percy G. Will- 
iams said he felt that there was an 
under-current of feeling against the 
liberality of action and expression 
that had found its way to the vaude- 
ville stage within the past year or so. 

"This feeling, one of resentment, I 
think," said Mr. Williams, "largely 
exists among the nicest people, the 
very ones we need for the bulwark 01 
our patronage. 

"It makes itself felt through loss of 
patronage from 'new business'; peo- 
ple who visit a vaudeville theatre for 
the first time, hear an expression or 
see an action they did not expect to 
hear or witness, and avoid vaudeville 
after. 

"Some time ago the general public 
ami especially the mothers and the 
fathers, when wanting to see clean 
entertainment for their own amuse- 
ment or that of their children, ad- 
vised vaudeville. I'm afraid that pe- 
riod has passed. 

"The use of profanity is becoming 
common in vaudeville, and on other 
stages. The craze of 'rag time' has 
brought suggestive songs and the sing- 
ing of these selections necessitate the 
employment of suggestive motions. 

"Stories are told upon the stage 
which are derived from barroom tales, 
and are recognized by many patrons 
who hear them. Songs are also being 
written around barroom stories which 
arc not even fit for repetition In a 
barroom. Parodies seem to have a 
keen desire to harp upon some sug- 
gestive point. 



"Df course, one person may make a 
suggestive point very funny, but some- 
body else believes that entitles them to 
a privilege as well that can not be as 
humorously handled. The result is 
that a horde of players indulge in ma- 
terial they should avoid. 

"I do not place the blame altogether 
upon the players. It behooves the 
manager- to guard against it, although 
I might say that many acts who may 
wonder why they are not repeated as 
they were a success the first time 
played, may find the reason in their 
material 

"Admitting there is laughter in 
plenty for coarseness, suggestiveness 
or whatever else that is not nice, there 
always remains an under-current of 
feeling that becomes evident to the 
(lose follower of vaudeville. 

"It is my suggestion that everybody 
should commence a 'cleaning up' move- 
ment, from the management to the 
players. The house manager should 
watch his show closely, not only at the 
opening performance, and the actors 
should see that there is nothing in 
their act that might be termed ob- 
jectionable." 

Mr. Williams had several causes to 
explain the result, and admitted that 
the "Salome" vogue with its harmful 
effects had a great deal to do with 
current conditions. 

The manager explained where in- 
stances of the words "Hell" and 
"Damn" were written in pieces as the 
strong laughter makers. He also said 
that there was but one vaudeville 
house he had in mind which was strict 
on these points, ;ind that theatre w«n' 
to the extreme in its limitations. 

"Vaudeville needs a sensaiional 
feature to revive interest," concluded 
Mr. Williams. "None has appeared tins 
season." 



MOIUtlS CALLS ON BUCK. 

A call of over an hour Wednesday 

by William Morris upon Martin IVeck 

at the latter's office in the Long Acre 
building started the rumors pounding 
out once more. 

The same afternoon Mr. Beck left 
for Chicago. He is expected to re- 
turn Tuesday. 

There has been talk this week of the 
revival of the plan of Beck's for a 
large corporation, with the stock to 
be floated upon the market. Whether 
this has any connection with the Mor- 
ris call no one knows. 

It is the opinion of many managers 
that the combination of the White 
Hats with the Federation of Labor 
through the Actors' Union will result 
in all the leading circuits of this coun- 
try getting together, regardless of par- 
ty or "opposition" lines. 

A report this week that the Princess, 
St. Louis, would commence playing 
combinations during January, forego- 
ing vaudeville, was denied at the Mor- 
ris office. 

TWO DAILY AT ITLTON. 

Dec. L»f> will mark the start of two 
commencements for the Morris Cir- 
cuit. One will be at the Plaza where 
a "big show" will be given. Vesta 
Victoria will head it. The cost will 
be around $ 4. nun. The program 
may be reduced from that figure after 
the first week. 

On the same day at the Fulton, 
Brooklyn, the house will leave the 
"small time" classification by giving 
two shows daily again, with admis- 
sion up to fifty cents. 



JOHN III N<i LINK SAILS. 

John Ringling, the circus man, sail- 
ed for Furopc last Saturday. Ife 
will remain abroad about two months, 
looking for novelties for his circuses. 

Before leaving Mr. Bingling would 
not say whether he had secured the 
New York Hippodrome from the Shu- 
berts. The surmise among those who 
know the circus leader is that he may 
spring the Hippodrome as a Bingling 
prop'-rty towards the springtime, wnen 
a 'ircus is due to enter New York 
Citv. 



ACC1DUNT AT Ol'KNINtJ. 
(Special Cable to Variktv.) 

Paris, Dec. la. 

A serious accident happened at the 
press performance of the new show 
program at the Casino, which Jack De 
Frece successfully opened Monday 
night (Dec. 12). 

Sunday evening the customary press 
performance was given. Aboukia 
"The Human Comet," while up near 
the roof, preparing to make his slide, 
grew giddy, overcome by the heat, and 
fell headlong into the plain 4 . He was 
removed to the hospital in a pitiable 
condition and taken home Tuesday. 
It will be a month before he can be 
about, at least. 

SHIFTS IN AUKNCIKH. 

(Special Cable to Variktv.) 

Paris, Dec. lf>. 

M. Dante will leave the Sherek & 
Braff Paris branch Dec. 31, joining the 
II. FV. Marinelli squad. M. Chariteau 
will be transferred to London. 

M. ('harlot, who returned from New 
York, where he was the Sherek & 
Braff representative, will open his own 
agency here, representing the London 
Alba in bra. 

rilANCH Vim ANNA IIULI). 

There was a chance of Anna Held 
appearing over lure in vaudeville, it 
was said this week, after her London 
Palace engagement had concluded. 

Miss Held is reported to haw- re- 
fused American vaudeville offers. An 
offer of .*:',,000 or $2,r,00 might alter 
her opinion according to a story. 

Pressure was brought to bear upon 
Miss Held, from advices, against ac- 
cepting the London contract, but the 
pressure seemed not strong enough, for 
Miss Held sang in the Fnglish hall last 
week. 



TIM MUltPIIY CO.MINCi HACK. 

After several years Tim Murphy is 
10 return to vaudeville with an c'ab- 
orate presentation in »!"• full stage, 
with a large company. Mr. Murphy 
will name the turn "1 " -inns of 
I lenry In lug." 

Following the ;et \>n>\<> r. Murphy 
will conclude with a din'o^ in "one." 
William L. Lyker.s of the Casey 
Agencv is hnndliug Mnrphy. 



VARIETY 



RAISING TECHNICAL POINT. 

Briefs were submitted this week to 
a couple of Police Magistrates, who 
had presided over the Sunday viola- 
tion actions. They were against 
Hammersteln's Manhattan Opera 
House, and William Morris' Plaza and 
American. 

The attorneys in the two actions 
conferred before presenting the briefs, 
both agreeing upon a new point to be 
raised. 

The actions were prosecuted under 
Section 2162 of the Code. The point 
raised was that that section did not 
apply to the actual performance, but 
relates to the advertising or announc- 
ing of a show on Sundays. 

Should the point carry, the penalty 
for a violation, through previous de- 
cisions handed down on other sections 
and ordinances, will consist of a fine 
only, instead of the possibility of revo- 
cation of license. 



NO ARREST FOR STANDEES. 

According to a decision that Magis- 
trate House handed down In the Jef- 
ferson Market Court late last week, 
the Police Department has no Jurisdic- 
tion in the matter of permitting 
standees in the theatres of New York 
City. 

The Magistrate held that as the sell- 
ing of standing room and the permit- 
ting of standees In the rear of a the- 
atre were violations of a local ordi- 
nance the only redress the city had 
was by civil suit. 

The case in question was that of 
Manager Buck of the Union Square 
theatre, summoned for permitting a 
number of people to stand In the back 
of his house on Sunday a week ago. 
Manager Buck was discharged. 



ELSIE RYAN IN •• PRINCESS." 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 

Elsie Ryan Is leaving the Shubert 
show, "Two Men and a Girl," at the 
Cort to create a charwoman role In 
"The Balkan Princess," In which. 
Louise Gunning is to be starred. 

Olga Stock will succeed Miss Ryan. 



$760 FOR 8TEIDL. 

The Germans of New York may have 
their country's favorite actor over here 
shortly. He is Robert Steldl. Martin 
Lange, proprietor of the Bismarck, the 
large German resort on East 86th St., 
New York, made the German actor an 
offer of $7 BO weekly for a month. 

Mr. Steldl forwarded the letter to 
the Marinelli agency to complete the 
negotiations. 



GOTCTTS WEDDING DATE SET. 

Webster City, la., Dec. 15. 

From Humboldt comes the an- 
nouncement that the wedding of Frank 
Gotch. champion wrestler, to Gladys 
Oestrich, of that city, will take place 
Jan. 11. 

Miss Oestrich is the daughter of a 
wealthy capitalist. 



"ANNTE LAURIE" REVIVAL. 

St. Louis, Dec. 15. 

Next week at the Princess there 
will be a revival of "That 'Annie 
Laurie' Song," which has not played 
in vaudeville for some years. 

Dorothy Richmond, the New York 
producer, is responsible. 



SHUBERTS AND CAHN PART. 

Whether the Shuberts lost Julius 
Cahn this week or Julius Cahn lost 
the Shuberts wasn't discernible in the 
matter relating to the parting which 
appeared in the dailies. 

It merely mentioned that hereafter 
Mr. Cahn would have to supply his 
New England Circuit as best he could. 

When Cahn left "The Syndicate" 
last summer to become one of the first 
to go way through "The Open Door," 
reaching the Shuberts' inner office by 
the Impetus of the flop, it was said that 
Cahn had first secured an agreement 
from the brothers which guaranteed 
him $25,000 yearly for ten years. 



BILLING DID NOT SUIT. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 
Rice and Cohen were not at the 
American this week. They sent word 
from Cincinnati to the management 
that their billing did not suit. 



TURNED DOWN FOR "SUNDAYS." 

Newark, N. J., Dec. 15. 

It has just leaked out that F. F. 
Proctor called upon the chief of po- 
lice the other day. Mr. Proctor 
wanted to know why, after his mana- 
ger had called upon the chief several 
times in reference to Sunday open- 
ings of Proctor's theatre, that that 
house had to remain closed upon the 
Sabbath while Krueger's Auditorium 
(up on the hill) gave a concert every 
seventh day. 

The chief is reported to have replied 
thai it was because Krueger's would 
continue keeping open and Proctor's 
would continue keeping closed. Then 
the conference ended. 



$1,760 FOR KITTY GORDON. 

Vaudeville is going to have Kitty 
Gordon for four weeks, before she 
becomes a part of the Shuberts' re- 
vival of "Trilby" In musical form. 

W. L. Lykens has placed the statu- 
esque English woman for two weeks at 
the Hammerstein houses (Victoria and 
Manhattan). The first date runs 
about Dec. 26. The late star of Joe 
Weber's "Alma" will sing songs, and 
receive $1,750 weekly in vaudeville 
for doing It. 

Miss Gordon, upon leaving the 
Weber theatre, was at once placed 
under contract by the Shuberts. 
Twelve vaudeville agents were also on 
her trail, some hanging 'round the 
door, the others waiting for her busy 
telephone wire to ease up. Lykens 
got an audience, and Bill salved the 
way into Hammersteln's. Truly Shat- 
tuck replaced Miss Gordon in "Alma." 



ADELAIDE AS STAR. 

Boston, Dec. 15. 

Adelaide, who with John J. Hughes, 
is the added feature of Jos. M. Galtes' 
"Katy Did" has arranged to appear as 
the star of a production Mr. Galtes will 
present next season. 

"Katy Did" Is running at thextfoston 
theatre. Adelaide and Mr. Hughes are 
the big hit of the show. 



FIFTH AVENUE UNION HOUSE. 

The strike situation at tho Fifth 
Avenue Theatre has been cleared by 
all the stage hnnrls omployed during 
tho walkout taking out union cards 
and two of tho old crew being re- 
Instated by the management. 



LACKAYE THE PRIZE PACKAGE. 

"And over In this corner, gentle- 
men, I wish to draw your attention to 
our prize bargain for this week; Wil- 
ton Lackaye, with six people in a new 
one-act playlet, ready to open almost 
any time before commencing his con- 
tract with Charles Frohman. 

"Wilton Lackaye! Did you get that 
name. Now you know your business. 
Stop crying there's nothing new. I 
have the goods. The prize package. 
Do I hear $2,500. Speak quickly be- 
fore Lackaye changes his mind. He 
can only stick around in vaudeville 
for four weeks at twenty-five per." 

It looked good for Bill, Wednesday, 
also for Lackaye — and that $2,500. 



GOOD CHANCE FOR "SWEET SIX- 
TEEN." 

Atlantic City, Dec. 15. 

There is a good chance for "When 
Sweet Sixteen." The fixing process 
is necessary, with some little recast- 
ing. 

It was first presented at the Apollo 
Monday evening. The Ever-Wall Co. 
is the producer. Victor Herbert com- 
posed the music and Geo. V. Hobart 
wrote the book. The piece is billed 
as a "songplay." It has many beauti- 
ful musical numbers. There are six- 
teen selections distributed evenly be- 
tween the two acts. Sixteen girls 
form an unimportant chorus. 

Scott Welsh gave a capital per- 
formance in a consistent story. Eu- 
gene Cowles is the leader among the 
men, with Frank Doane principal 
comedian. Harriet Standon became 
liked as the leading woman. 



HOSE STAHL'S FAREWELL. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 
McVicker's is having a real sure 
enough farewelling. Rose Stahl an- 
nounces that when her present en- 
gagement end Christmas eve she 
will retire from "The Chorus Lady" 
for good and all. Edna Aug is to 
play the role of Patricia O'Brien there- 
after. 



CHARLIE RIGELOW "O. K." 

Charlie Blgelow, the comedian, who 
lately made his debut in vaudeville 
and the observation ward of the Kings 
County Hospital, has been pronounced 
"O. K." and. will again take up his 
tour of the Morris houses in January. 
Blgelow, with Mizzi Hajos is billed to 
open Jan. 2 at the American Music 
Hall, Chicago. 

When Mr. Bigelow and Miss Hajos 
separated at the end of the week's 
engagement at the American, New 
York, it was said the split came 
through the objection of Mr. Blgelow 
to the continual repetition by the 
Austrian soubret of one line in the 
sketch. 

During the piece it became. necessary 
for Mr. Bigelow to say "I must dis- 
guise myself." 

"Don't do that," replied Miss Hajos, 
"Just stay sober." 



SHOW WITH THREE PEOPLE. 

Jan. 2 at the Bijou, New York, 
Henry Miller will present a play with a 
cast of three people. 



COLLECTING AFFIDAVITS. 

The attorneys for the White Rats 
were busily engaged the early part of 
the week collecting affidavits from 
agents and circuits in New York not 
booking through the United Booking 
Offices. 

The trend of the sworn statements 
were that the United had "interfered" 
with their business, enticed acts away 
from them or notified acts not to ap- 
pear for "opposition." The intent of 
the affidavits seemed to be to prove 
the maintenance of a "blacklist," 

The agents and others were called to 
the offices of the attorneys and there 
executed the affidavits, drawn up from 
statements then made. 

The hearing in the complaint be- 
fore the Commissioner of Licenses, 
made against the United Booking Of- 
fices by the White Rats, and set down 
for Wednesday of this week, was ad- 
journed until Dec. 21, upon request of 
the complainant, for further time to 
furnish the bill of particulars ordered 
at the last hearing. 



"THE MAYORESS" EXPIRES. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 

Saturday night, at the Colonial, the 
term of "The Mayoress" abruptly 
terminated, after one week's run. 

May De Sousa and the rest of the 
company were left without salaries 
when checks which had been given 
them were returned because payment 
had been stopped in New York by 
relatives of John F. Forgotson, who 
"angeled" the enterprise. 

James J. Brady, manager of the 
Colonial, contributed the free use of 
the theatre for a benefit set for this 
afternoon. 



MRS. DR. Ml'NYON STARTS. 

The Casey Agency had a line of 
brand new goods this week, prepared 
and displayed under the personal su- 
pervision of William L. Lykens, the 
blonde beauty of the booking business. 

In addition to the others, Lykens 
landed Mrs. Dr. Munyon, the youth- 
ful spouse of "Old Doc." 

Mrs. Dock, was at the Pier, Atlantic 
City this week, and she is billed as the 
feature at Hammersteln's Victoria next 
week. 

For her services Mrs. Doc will pull 
down fifteen hundred plunks, which 
have a little something for easy 
money on the soft coin her husband 
has been drawing down for years in 
his profession of curing them all. 

Atlantic City, Dec. ir». 
Mrs. Munyon opened at Young's Pier 
this week. Before joining the Doctor 
in wedlock, Mrs. Dr. was known on 
the stage as Pauline Neff. 



TWO FROM "THE DEACON." 

Harry Kelly and Clara Palmer are 
two applicants for vaudeville from the 
late "Deacon Flood" production, 
known as "The Deacon and the Lady." 

Both will appear as "singles." For 
the first time in some years, Mr. Kelly 
expects to drop the "Deacon Flood" 
character for his variety specialty. 

Miss Palmer, the prima donna of 
several musical comedies, will have a 
repertoire of songs. 



Tho Lorrh Family take the Orphe- 
um trip from April 16 onward, book- 
ed by the Marinelli agency. 



Sophie Tucker plays at the Ameri- 
can, Chicago, next week. 



VARIETY 



YOUR IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BILL 
$200 IN PRI 




$ico for the best bill submitted ; $50 second prize; $25 third prize; 
$15 fourth and $10 fifth. 

UR 0\A/lM JUDGE 



Variety will give $200 for the se- 
lections made for the best vaudeville 
programs submitted between now and 
March. 15. The person submitting the 
program selected as the winner, will 
receive $100; the second best, $50; 
third, $25; fourth, $15; fifth, $10. If 
two or more programs are similar for 
either prize, that amount will be di- 
vided equally among them. 

There are no conditions to the con- 
test. It is open to all on this side 
or abroad, whether or not subscribers 
to Vahikty. The coupon appearing 
on this page will be printed weekly. 
It should be filled out and addressed 
to IDEAL BILL, Vauikty, New York, 
or tho same style followed upon any 
sheet of paper, writing upon one side 
only. 

In the spaces, write the names (only) 
of the acts you may think will go to 
make up the best vaudeville show. 
Do not use first names of artists, lim- 
iting the name of each act to the 
single line provided. Where "Over- 
ture," "Intermission" and "Exit" 
are marked (spaces Nos. 1-7-12), 
write in the name of the musical 
selection (song or Instrumental) you 
think would be most suitable for that 
position. 

Several pf the programs received 
will be tinted weekly. 

The contest is not restricted to tne 
profession. The lay readers of Variety 
are welcome to take part, and are 
invited to, since they are part of the 
populace which supports the amuse- 
ment, making their opinion the more 
valuable. 

In a similar contest held by the 
London Evening News, to which tho 
public only contributed, much interest 
was created. 

While the technical construction of 
a vaudeville program is not gen- 
eral knowledge, this need not de- 
ter the layman from attempting to win 
a prize by sensibly making up the pro- 
gram he would like to see or believes 
would be the ideal one. 

The competition will close March 15, 
and the winners shortly after announc- 
ed by the publication in Varikty of 
the programs selected. 

From time to time during the prog- 
ress of it a tabulated list of the ar- 
tists who have been mentioned the 
most often on programs submitted 
will be published, though this will 
have no bearing upon the competition 
itself. 



MANAGERS BACK DOWN. 

Berlin, Dec. 15. 

It is now reported the German man- 
agers have decided to break loose 
from the agreement between them to 
cut salary in order to dodge around 
the agency law. That requires them 
to pay the agent five per cent., which 
the act must also do. 

The plan was to offer an act re- 
ceiving 3,000 marks monthly, 2,850 



To fairly decide the competition, 
the judge of the best bills submitted 
will be decided by vote. A ballot is 
printed on this page. Write in the 
name of any variety manager or agent 
in the United States and Canada who 
may be preferred, in the blank space. 
A vote for judge does not have to ac- 
company an Ideal Bill submitted. 

The standing of the vote for Judge 
will be announced weekly. The per- 
son having the highest number of 
votes at the close of the competition 
will be the judge selected. In case 
of a tie vote, those receiving the 
highest number will act. 

This ensures absolute fairness and 
allows everyone to voice the name of 
their choice as the most expert judge 
of a vaudeville program. 



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MY IDEAL BILL IS 

Overture. 
1 

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3 

4 

5 

6 

Intermission. 
7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12. Exit 

Name 

Address 

Town or City 



Write in name only of act. 

Fill In "Overture," ••Intermission" 
and "Exit" with titles of musical selec- 
tion preferred as best suitable. 

Mali to Ideal BUI, VAUIKTY, Now 
York. 

VOTE FOR YOUR OWN 

JUDGE 



The blank space may be filled in 
with the name of any manager or 
agent preferred. 

Any variety manager or agent tn the United 
States and Canada eligible, Including resident 
managers of theatres. (Any agent, male or 
female, connected with an agency may be 
voted for. ) 

(No vote for a professional or newspaper 
man will he counted.) 



marks, leaving a margin to settle with 
the agent out of the actor's regular 
salary. 

An American act, Collins and Harf, 
receiving 5,000 marks a month, refus- 
ed to play the fifteen days from Doc. 
16-31 for 2,375 marks, demanding 
their full half month's salary, 2.r>00 
marks. Sim Collins states he would 
rather rest at Carlsbad for the two 
weeks than to accept a cut. 



CHARTER ON THE 20TH. 

The charter granted by the Ameri- 
can Federation of Labor to the White 
Hats Actors' Union will be formally 
delivered in New York, Dec. 20. 

The first date of delivery was set 
down for Dec. 15, but Dec. 30 after- 
wards selected as the proper occasion, 
that being the evening for the weekly 
meeting of the Rats. 

According to the schedule, the char- 
ter becomes operative Jan. 1, when the 
two organizations empowered under it 
merge. 



CLACQUK OR NO CLACQUE. 

Boston, Dec. 15. 

Florencio Constantino, leading tenor 
of the Boston Opera Company, enter- 
ed suit against the Transcript, the 
local ultra-conservative paper, to the 
amount of $100,000, charging that 
an article appearing in that paper was 
libellous. 

The Transcript's operatic critic said: 
"Clacques may be essential to the 
happiness of Mr. Constantine; they 
may be endurable in Buenos Ayres or 
In Santiago, but they are not the way 
of North American opera houses, and 
they have been unknown in Boston 
until the tenor brought his hither." 



BROUGHT IN JAP ACT. 

Ellis Island and Pat Casey have 
been seeing much of each other of 
late. For two days this week Mr. 
Casey spent his time down where the 
emigrants land to work through a Jap 
act, called The Namba Troupe. 

Mr. Casey brought them in safely 
and will book the turn on the large 
circuits. 



"PIT) AN ACT" FOR JAKTE. 

"What kind of an act do you boys 
do?" asked Jack Levy when Sam Ber- 
nard and Andrew Mack dropped into 
his office the other day. 

"We do a regular act, Mr. Levy," 
answered Bernard, "and we would 
like to have a Job on the big time." 

"You'll have to show me," said Jack. 

"All right, sir," replied Bernard, 
as he turned to Mr. Mack. "Now, 
Andy," said Sam. "We've got to put 
It over for this guy, or we won't got 
a Job. I'll be the beggar and you 
the swell fellow. TM1 use this duster 
for the broom, and this crack In tho 
floor will be the street." 

Jack says they did the best llttlo 
skit following the "Upper Ten and 
Lower Five" linos he had ovon seen. 
When finished, Bernard asked "Will 
we do?" 

"You're all right for $?n. a. 'split' 
and four shows Sunday," nnswered 
Levy. 

"Can we use your inside offire to 
talk It over?" asked Mr. Mark. Obtain- 
ing the agent's consent. Bernard and 
Mark retired. For sixteen minutes, 
says Mr. Levy, they argued all over 
the room whether to accept the price. 
Finally emerging thev told the agent 
thov thought thev should have $50 on 
tho "big time," with $10 for the 
smaller houses. 

Falling to agree, the agent lost, the 
"team." although ho retains Mr. Mack 
as a "single." Jack saya that if he 
could secure the couple to repeat the 
same act In any New York house, he 
would not take a cent less than $3,500 
weekly for the turn. 



HATHA WAY'S CLOSES. 

Lowell, Mass., Dec. 15. 

Hathaway's In this city, booked 
through the United Booking Oflces, is 
closed, temporarily, according to re- 
port, though no one would be surprised 
were the house not to open again with 
the same grade of vaudeville as pre- 
viously played. 

There is another Hathaway's at Fall 
River. T. B. Bayllss has been said to 
book both theatres. Evidently John T. 
Shannon, the local manager does not 
estimate Mr. Bayllss' services very 
highly, from the accompanying state- 
ment, which appeared In the Lowell 
Citizen: 

"In order to weed out some acts 
which are undesirable, and which have 
been booked for appearance in this 
city. In the next few weeks, Manager 
John T. Shannon, of Hathaway's thea- 
tre, decided to cancel all bookings and 
to close the cozy playhouse for the next 
two weeks. He will reopen the theatre 
Christmas day, Dec. 26." 

"T came to this decision Saturday." 
said Mr. Shannon, last evening, "I 
was in New Bedford and saw several 
of the acts there, which had also been 
booked for my theatre this week. 

"T decided at once that I would put 
an end to this poor booking of shows. 
T had trusted to booking agents in New 
York and they had not sent me shows 
which pleased here. The result was a 
continual strain which no vaudeville 
manager can stand. 

"During the first six weeks of the 
season T did an excellent business. T 
had booked all of the shows myself 
and attribute the good attendance to 
the fact that T knew what people here 
wanted. Aftor that time I trusted in 
booking agents, and they apparently 
did not know what vaudeville goers 
here wanted, or they did not care." 



BECK'S OFFER OFF. 

The offer made by Martin Beok for 
the Manhattan Opera House was with- 
drawn late last week, according to re- 
port, when Mr. Beck received a wire 
from his partner, Morris Meyerfleld, 
Jr.. In San Franoiseo, saying they had 
bettor loave the Manhattan proposi- 
tion alone. 

The first offer made by Marcus Loew 
and associates for the proporty is said 
to have been renewed and to be now 
pending. 

The TTammerstelns are asking $700.- 
000 rash for the Manhattan, accord- 
ing to a story. With this price the 
purchaser must, assume a $300,000 
mortgage on the premises, which Is 
now standing. 

One story says that Oscar Hammer- 
stein before leaving New York for 
London last week offered to dispose 
of all his theatrical proportles for 
rash. Including the Victoria, and in- 
terest In Bolaseo's Republle. 

The Victoria Is valued at $700,000, 
with no lions. The Victoria Is on a 
ground leaso having twelve years to 
run. with the building reverting to the 
owner of the land. :n the expiration. 
The prloe Is reported to be based 
upon an average yearly earning ca- 
pacity of the Victoria of $100,000. 

The Republle in under lense to 
David Relnseo for thlrtv morn vpars. 
Osear TTamrnerrtnln receives as rental 
$2. r ,.nno vearly. with ono-thlrd of all 
net profits of the theatre. 



VARIETY 



FINE XMAS TIMES. 

These be fine Christmas times in the 
show business. From reports between 
sixty and one hundred shows have 
closed within two weeks for a "lay off" 
over the holidays. Many, very many, 
it is said, will not reopen. 

This situation will help to cheer up 
the country manager of the "legiti- 
mate" playhouse, the showmen say. 
They expect a great increase of 
patients in the private sanitariums for 
the care of the Incurables between now 
and March 1. Most will go in through 
"The Open Door." 

Several legitimate "stars" are now 
angling for vaudeville dates to provide 
against future contingencies in their 
own field. The agents are withholding 
the names, as the players implicated 
would deny the Impeachment if ut- 
tered, nearly all the negotiations being 
conditioned on a couple of, "Ifs." 



JOHNNY COLLINS MARRIES. 

Monday afternoon, John J. Collins 
of the Orpheum Circuit Booking staff 
in New York, and Adele Oswald were 
married. Pat Casey acted as the best 
man. — j — 

"Johnny" is a very popular young 
man between Grand Rapids, Mich., and 
the Atlantic Seaboard. He has made 
three stands in his youthful life, Grand 
Rapids, Chicago and New York, put- 
ting it over in each place. Mr. Collins 
has been connected with the booking 
department of the Orpheum Circuit for 
several years. He is now handling 
the programs for many important 
points on its route sheets. 

Mrs. Collins (the Miss Oswald who 
was), has been a distinct success upon 
the stage, she will now retire from. 
As the prima donna in "The Land of 
Nod" and "The Top of the World," 
Miss Oswald became quite noted for 
her splendid voice and beauty. In 
vaudeville Miss Oswald was a pillar in 
the great success of "The Song Birds," 
vaudeville's biggest production of tuose 
days. 

Johnny and his frau will start their 
honeymoon trip next week. Immedi- 
ately after the ceremony Monday and 
nightly since. Mr. and Mrs. Collins 
have been the guests at dinners galore. 



MANAGERS FOR NEW THEATRES. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 

Within six or eight weeks three 
brand new theatres will be added to 
Chicago's abundance. Harry J. Pow- 
ers will open the Blackstone New 
Year's Eve, with Wm. H. Crane, in 
"U. S. Minister Bedloe." Augustus 
Pitou, Jr., will be business manager 
of the house. 

The Imperial, on Western avenue, 
near Madison, opens Christmas Day 
with a Klimt & Gazzolo stock organi- 
zation. Joseph Pilgrim will be resi- 
dent manager. 



DOWN TO 8 ACrrs AGAIN. 

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 15. 

The programs at the Columbia for 
next week and thereafter will consist 
of the usual eight acts. The set 
policy was departed from upon the in- 
troduction of the "big shows" at Wil- 
liam Morris' Orpheum. 

The reversion to the old bill seems 
to mean that the Orpheum's shows 
have not affected the Columbia's busi- 
ness. 



"THE BIG MAN IN THE THEATRE" 

BY GEO. M. COHAN. 

(In "THE AVIATOR" Number of COHAN & HARRIS' "SPOT LIGHT." 

All this noise about there being so many great men in the theatrical 
profession is table talk and tommy rot. A man is a big man in the show 
game whenever he happens to do something big, and it takes a great big 
man to realize the fact that he's liable to become a very "small potato" any 
minute should his foot happen to slip, and believe me, it is slushy going, and 
the sidewalk along Fame Avenue is a cold, icy proposition. 

A great deal more is expected of a ntan who tears off a few successes, 
than is looked for from the man who has been less fortunate. If a producing 
manager puts over a Mg hit, he Is immediately acquainted with the fact that 
his next presentation should be ever so much greater than the one he has 
just staged. Now that he has become a big man, naturally big things are 
asked of him, and should he fail to hand 'em something very big — good night! 

An actor is a big man when he happens to get a big part in a big hit, and 
row that he has proved conclusively that he is a big actor he must continue 
to do big things, in order to remain a big man. In other words, he must play 
only big parts in big plays that are all big hits. Can you imagine what a 
fine chance the young man has to get away with that? 

" An author of plays is a big man, every now and then. A hit — Big Man; 
a Fliver — Big Dub. Oh, it's a grand iittle business. 

If a man in the show business has ever done something you don't like, 
and you feel you'd like to get even, the first thing you want to do is to root 
for him to be a little bit successful. When your dream comes true and he 
is on the top wave of success, all you've got to do is to sit back and watch 
the poor guy drown. In any other profession most men are failures before 
becoming successful. In the show game you've got to be successful before 

you fail. 

Its a perfectly ridiculous thing for a man to feel that he is a big man 
in any branch of the business. No managers, no authors, no actors, — no any 
man or men have ever been able to tell how a play is going to be received 
until that old curtain goes up and down several times. The Public will tell 
you how good you are. He is the little guy who really decides; he pays 
the rent of your darned old Opera House; he pays the author his royalties; he 
pays the actor his salary, and in fact he is the fellow who tells the big men 
of the theatrical profession how small they are. 

He is a talkative chap, this Mister Public, but when he speaks he says 
something, and this is what he says: "It's a good show," and then again he'll 
say: "It's a bad show," and the funny part of it all is that all these wise 
guys of the show world take his word for it, and go along with his opinion. 
They'll all agree that the very fact of his having paid two dollars to see the 
show makes him the only really big man In the game. 



CISSIE CURLETTE RETURNS. 

Following the eventful and fruit- 
less experience of attempting to make 
her a headliner of renown, which oper- 
ation was attempted by the Morris 
Circuit. Cissie Curlette sailed for her 
English home this week. Miss Cur- 
lette before leaving thoughtfully ful- 
filled all the weeks her contract with 
William Morris called for. 

Miss Curlette was booked for this 
side at $250 weekly. Had she held 
up the expectations of her manage- 
ment, the act would have been worth 
$2,000. But she didn't. 



PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION. 

The Wright brothers of Dayton, O., 
to whom Ralph Johnstone was under 
contract when meeting his death by 
falling in an airship, have agreed 
with the widow that they will coo- 
tribute $7 5 monthly for fifteen years 
towards the education of Mrs. John- 
stone's two young children. 

The Wrights also reimbursed the 
widow for all expenses Incidental to 
the catastrophe her husband met with. 



MABLE RUSSELL ILL. 

The illness of Mable Russell obliged 
Eddie Leonard and Miss Russell to re- 
tire from the program at the Manhat- 
tan Opera House after the Monday 
night show. 

Miss Russell had been suffering for 
a couple of weeks, having had a 
severe cold which the physicians warn- 
ed her against. Last month her step- 
father died. A few days ago Eddie's 
brother (Walter Tuney) while "jump- 
ing a train" in the south, lost both 
legs. 

These happenings with Miss Rus- 
sell's physical condition rendered her 
incapable of appearing, though hold- 
ing up to the very last moment. 

The couple will probably resume at 
Shea's, Buffalo. Dec. 26. 



ILL WFTH DIPHTHERIA. 

Dec. 15. 
Robert J. Larsen, house manager 
of Keith's is confined to his bed with 
diphtheria. He is not dangerously 
ill, but will be at home for six weeks 
at least. Mr. Larsen was taken ill 
the first of the month, with what he 
thought was a cold. 



FELL IN THE ORCHESTRA. 

There was a scene during the Sun- 
day night concert at the Olympic. The 
BTatz juggling act was on when the 
mother of Selma Bratz in working her 
soap bubble trick down stage, made a 
misstep in the footlight groove and top- 
pled headlong Into the orchestra pit 
where she lay for several minutes, un- 
able to rise. 

Mrs. Bratz weighs around the 200 
mark. She was Anally assisted back 
on the stage and removed to the wings. 

Selma, after regaining her compos- 
ure, continued the act alone. Mrs. 
Bratz was considerably shaken up and 
suffered internal injuries, not thought 
to be serious. 



NO ROSENBERG A HARRIS. 

Atlantic City, Dec. 15. 

There has been no partnership 
agreement entered into between Wal- 
ter Rosenberg and Ben Harris. Mr. 
Rosenberg has the Criterion theatre 
here, and another at Asbury, with 
still another seaside place at Long 
Branch. 

Harris lately left the Young's Pier 
booking department. Since his de- 
parture the Pier has had its shows 
come through Pat Casey's office. 

While Harris holds the United Book- 
ing Offices "franchise" for Atlantic 
City, there is no knowing of what 
value it is in the face of present con- 
ditions. 

Mr. Rosenberg says Mr. Harris can 
be a partner of his in the Criterion or 
any other theatrical proposition he is 
concerned in, provided Mr. Harris pro- 
duces long green in connection there- 
with. Up to date Harris has not ap- 
proached him, Mr. Rosenberg adds. 



ENGLISH ARTISTE COMES OVER. 

Maude Mortimer, an English singer, 
very well known in the Provinces on 
the other side, arrived in New York 
Monday, accompanied by her son, 
Jack, and an adopted daughter Marie 
Dreams. The children play as one act 
abroad; the mother is a "single." 

B. A. Myers took the English peo- 
ple under his management. Eddie 
Emerson, who has appeared on the 
same programs abroad with the two 
acts, recommended the visit to New 
York. Their open time is until March, 
next, only. 



A CHANCE FOR SOMEBODY. 

"Anybody who wants to go in tne 
show business, I'll get him fifteen 
theatres within twenty-four hours," 
said a manager the other day to a 
VARiKTi- representative. 

"All the fifteen are within a ra- 
dius of 100 miles from New York s 
City Hall. Four are in the Bronx. 
Some are Shubert houses. Others 
take in 'small time' houses and bur- 
lesque theatres. 

"Anybody asks you where to get 
theatres, send them to me. I'll guar- 
antee to deliver. Just want the of- 
fer made, that's all." 



SECOND BASEMAN TRYING. 

Chicago. Dec. 15. 
Johnny Evers, the second baseman 
of the "Cubs" is going in for a "try 
out" on the "small time" as a mon<>- 
logist. If the ballplayer hits anywhen 
near the mark, he will be brought 
on as a feature at the Majestic. 



PRODUCED IN ST. LOUIS. 

St. Louis, Dec. 15. 

"The Suspect," a one-act dramatic 
playlet, was produced at the Colum- 
bia. The sketch is to make a tour of 
the Orpheum Circuit. William A. 
Brady is given as the producer. 

In the cast are Walter D. Freene. F 
K. Hutchinson, Westcott B. Clark*'. 
John Good all and Laura Lemmers. 



NO LOTTERY COUPONS ALLOWED. 

Ottawa, Can., Dec. 1 5. 
Lou Deffayette, proprietor an 1 
manager of the Gaiety, was arrested 
for giving out lottery coupons with ad- 
mission tickets. When taken before :i 
magistrate he was fined $50. 



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Vol. XXI. 



December 17 



No. 2 



The boarding house directory says 
we don't like it! Selah! Says we are 
now the enemy of the actor! More 
selah! Then the same man presum- 
ably has his name in display type Ave 
times on one page and four times on 

another! Still more selah * If the 

1 ause here is long enough it will strike 
anyone that an organ which plays the 
same tune nine times in two lead 
sheets is nothing but a personally con- 
ducted press sheet. 



Are we the enemy of the actor? 
Who knows? And do we dislike the 
hash address sheet? Who knows that, 
either? We a I least have managed to 
keep our innermost, thoughts to our- 
selves, not having been addicted to 
public spieling. 



ltait anyway, there's "Moe, the cut 
checker." He looks like a nice lit- 
tle kid. Surprise was all over his 
face. See the company he was in! 
Selah! "The 2d Asst. Sub. Ed." and 
"2d Asst. Sub. Adv. Mgr." ! ! Some 
"subs." Give 'em credit. We like 
po' lil' Mose. He has an honest face. 



The hoarding house directory wants 
to know if Vakiktv, would give it "any 
good information." Also if Vaiuktv 
<an tell it how to become a regular 
paper. 



.All we did was to say that if the 
sheet, would give some attention to 
"copy acts" and devote less space to 
wild ravings, more would be accom- 
plished for the actor. 



The reply reminded us — that that 
paper cannot well campaign against 
"copy acts" as the biggest "copy" of 
all is itself. It copied Vaiuktv, in its 
first issue- in make-up, ideas and even 
to the color shade of the cover paper, 
not forgetting the design of that cover. 
The work was so "raw," the cover and 
shade had to be changed. 



The only original thing it ever pre- 
sented was "Moe." "Moe, the cut 
checker." Evidently a person and 
term employed in England. What else 
in the paper that hasn't been taken 
from Variety, has been lifted from 
the Performer or Music Hall in Lon- 
don. 



Kven the scheme of actors belong- 
ing to the union was attempted in 
England. It failed. Any member of 
the Variety Artists' Federation can 
furnish details. 



We ure not against the union plan, 
as developed by Harry De Veaux. 
There's some sense to a man like De 
Veaux. At least he has held his or- 
ganization intact, meanwhile finding 
time to make a raging rival come 
begging around his door. 



Unionism for the small time actor 
is very well, when there is no actor's 
organization alert to protect its mem- 
bers. Collecting a balance of six dol- 
lars from a dink manager in Junk- 
ville isn't all there is to looking out 
for the small time actor, not by a 
long shot. 



We are only against the unionism 
that is intended to result in "strike." 
"That's silly" as J. Francis Dooley 
says. There's Mr. Dooley, for in- 
stance. He originated "That's silly" 
for stage purposes. It's Mr. Dooley 's. 



When a man is worried because his 
"jobs " are uncovered, isn't it time 
for the actor that some paper came 
out with it? We are the paper. Jf 
the actor elects to believe we are his 
enemy because we wish to point out 
danger he is being led to, all right — 
we're his enemy. 



Now tluit's settled, we will keep 
right on. We don't care whether the 
actor thinks we're his enemy or not. 
All those actors without sufficient in- 
telligence to know the difference 
should believe that we are. Their sup- 
port will be nte.led to put through 
the "job" one man is attempting in 
the endeavor to bring himself to the 
attention of the big labor leaders. 
Good night! 



When actors will stand for the kind 
of bunco they are now receiving, they 
should recollect that the Board of Di- 
rectors consists of twenty-four mem- 
bers. Three answered the wires ask- 
ing for their approval of the policy. 
What of the other twenty-one? Or 
perhaps three make a majority. That 
may be possible under the present sys- 
tem. 



The hoarding hovse directory has 

"panned" us. Taken up good space 
which might have been used for r- 
writes of letter-notices to "pan" 
Variety;. 

While we are telling it how to be- 
come a paper, we will illustrate how 
to "pan." In the first place, never 
"pan" in a manner to excite sympathy 
for the "pannee." Thus, if it is said 
that Vaiuktv is not making money or 
cannot pay its bills, there may be 
those who read who will sympathize. 
"That's silly" says Mr. Dooley. 



"When your enemy is freezing don't 
send him a load of coal." That's the 
idea. When you "pan," slip it over 
right. (Jive it finesse, something like 
this, for instance: 



Leery Mountebank, who has 
been practicing parasitical pros- 
titution upon the actors for two 
years now, believes he can bun- 
co them into becoming the mass 
of ruins upon which he will climb 
to a greatness he can never reach. 
Can never reach because everyone 
of intellectuality is aware he has 
nothing more than the ability to 
deceive the ignorant into imag- 
ining he really amounts to some- 
thing. 

See! There's a little class to a 
"pan" like that. It says something, 
that -if studied thoroughly will sum 
up the entire situation. 



The boarding house directory 

should know these things. UesL.es 
having an operator who admits he has 
had twenty years of experience in the 
newspaper business, it has nearly all 
the cast-offs of Vaiuktv,. The best 
recommendation for a position lias 
been the certificate of discharge by 
this paper. And now it has the printer 
it says Vaiuktv, "couldn't" pay. 
"Couldn't" is but little different from 
"wouldn t" in the spelling. Since hob- 
nobbing with that cheap bunch of pet- 
ty printing pilferers, the boarding 
house directory should also have be- 
come aware of our circulation. Why 
not print that? Also its own, at the 
same time telling the deluded back- 
ers how and why its weekly edition 
had to be limited. 



It is also as well when making 
a statement on "the iloor" like this 
for example: "Vaiuktv, is now being 
supported by the United Hooking Of- 
fices" to explain why that statement 
wasn't printed. Also when reading 
the financial statement of the sheet, 
inform the listeners which are the 
book accounts upon the books and 
which are the cash accounts in the 
bank. These " P. D. Q. assessments" 
are hard things to explain in the face 
of "profitable business." 



We have been called an "Aciors" 
paper"; a "Morris paper"; a Tat 
Casey paper," and now they w'ant to 
call us a "United paper" (that ought 
to make Albee smile). Notwithstand- 
ing, Vaiuktv is just Vaiukt.-, saying 
and doing as it pleases, which sev- 
eral people have discovered. Kven 
the noise made talking doesn't cover 
up the shortsightedness and faults of 
the speak err,. 



Once again we say to the Hoard of 
Directors: stay on the job. Don't be 
kidded or conned. If the actors are 
going to be led into a strike, see that 
those who are working have a good 
reason for it. 



And that reminds us. Something 
we forgot before, too. "That's silly" 
says Mr. Dooley. Still, we do forget, 
often. We "forgot" to print an item 
about a dead beat. Called "suppres- 
sion of news" by those who know 



nothing about it. But since the board- 
ing house directory has become the 
champion of dead beats, we will give 
it another instance of when we "neg- 
lected" to print something. 



It was about two and one-half years 
ago. A "two-act" came over from 
Kngland, appearing at the Novelty, 
Brooklyn for a "try out." ,/c«* 
"(aught" the act. His report was turn- 
ed in with this comment, "Better 
pass this poor devil up. He hasn't a 
chance in the world." The "New Act" 
review of that Knglish turn was "sup- 
pressed." 



The act though said the Knglish 
managers had told the American man- 
agers not to let it work, even after 
that "try out." So the Knglish act 
didn't work, because it found that 
making $200 weekly as an agitator 
by fooling the actors was better than 
earning $100 weekly at acting -only 
now and then. There were no long 
future contracts to prevent the act 
leaving Kngland for America. 



There's something to pan us for. 
Or ask us by what right we take it 
upon ourselves to keep the actors in- 
formed of the inside goings on, which 
their own organ does not print, Per- 
haps it dare not, for fear the actors 
will know too much. 



To he a real (wiper, first get news. 
Then go after the "copies"; then toll 
something about the field you are in. 
And don't tell actors not to buy 
Vaiuktv* but borrow it. Somebody 
must buy it first even then. "That's 
silly." 

Once in a while look the sheet over. 
Change i September date line to De- 
cember. When "Bill" from Buffalo, 
says "Klfie Fay "done* fine," write 
"Hill" a chiding letter. And when 
the telephone reporter reports that 
"Kd Btgley opened in "The Aviator" 
.Monday night" when "The Aviator" 
did not open until Thursday night, he 
should be properly called, too. No 
Vaiuktv, cast-off wrote that. 



"Moe, the cut checker," should be 
given a chance. Wo will bet that 
Moesy is some kiddo. I'rohably now 
Aleck on Vaiuktv, and Sammy on the 
Clipper will get together, forming the 
"Cut Checkers' I'nion." They can 
make their own scale. A good cut 
( hecker is a jewel and .Moe has such 
an honest face. It. stands out. 



Oh, we forgot the Billboard! When 
the make-up of the boarding house 
directory hasn't been copied from any 
of the sheets mentioned, tin- Billboard 
has been used as a model. Tin- Bill- 
board once "panned" the boarding 
house directory. The panm-d paper 
printed the article as a good notice'. 
That was silly. 

We are through warniiu, tin- ai tors 
editorially of tl:e nrobahle danger 
they are walkin;; mi ;. It's up to them 
to look out for themselves. We shall 
print all the news concerning it, but. 
the actor can think the v< si <>u*. Their 
organ which plays flu: sarin- tune nine 
times in two leal s!icets won't give 
any information it believes will odu- 



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VARIETY 



cate them. Therefore, wltnesseth, the 
spectacle of Variety; voluntarily step- 
ping in to inform- the actor what is 
being done for and against him. 



"When the cruel war is over" hark 
thee back to the teachings of the False 
Prophet and wonder whyfore all these 
things were, for the False Prophet will 
likely by then be in Australia, work- 
ing the virgin fields over there. At 
the present ratio of progress, he will 
have traveled around the world in 
about eight years. For has not the 
False Prophet said: "I am the Great- 
est Organizer on Earth: 1 could have 
been the Greatest Lawyer before the 
Bar," but never a word about being 
the greatest actor (that having been 
tried ) . 



Meantime the New York American 
continues to print jokes vaudeville 
artists tell on the stage. Last Sun- 
day's American had extracts from ten 
"talking acts" in New York for the 
week then ending. Ten acts weekly 
for a season of forty weeks means that 
four hundred acts are having the ma- 
terial they paid for published to the 
four ends of the country. 



If the actor cares about nothing 
else, let him wonder whether an ac- 
tors' association isn't necessary to stop 
a thing like this. There's no actors' 
association now that is doing it. 



That $15,000 spent on the double- 
action legislation at Albany could have 
been used in part for benefits for the 
actor. Some of the money might have 
been expended to stop the American. 



That also reminds us. We don't 
recollect having seen in the boarding 
house directory an itemized statement 
of the expense account that footed up 
$15,000. That would be an inter- 
esting news item, especially to White 
Rats. 



The new Lew Fields' revue starts 
at Albany New Year's Eve. 



Harry De Costa, formerly with C. 
K. Harris, Is now with "Shapiro." 



Geo. W. Leslie appears in a sketch 
next week at Atlantic City. 



Fred Fischer, with Jack Chamber- 
lain, opened at Yonkers this week. 



Schrode and Chappelle are to appear 
in a new act in "one" written by James 
Madison. 



William J. KeUy and Co. in "The 
Sacrifice" are being offered to the 
managers of M. S. Bentham. 



Alice Yorke will appear the last of 
February in a new piece, "Marriage 
a la Mode" by Al. Holbrook. 



The Ardell Bros, in their new ring 
act commence on the Interstate time 
at East St. Louis, placed by Fred Zo- 
:«edie 



The Family, LaFayette, Ind., dam- 
aged by fire and water recently, is 
being improved and will reopen Christ- 
mas week. 



Burnham and Greenwood, the "sis- 
ter team" start over the Orpheum 
Circuit, commencing at Minneapolis 
Dec. 19. Pat Casey booked. 



Jack Irwin, the "wireless" opera- 
tor from the airship "America" Is ap- 
pearing as a "single" in the small 
timers, placed by Freeman Bernstein. 



Lola Milton has been obliged to can- 
cel her engagements in the west 
through illness. Miss Milton is at 
the Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, la. 



Mrs. Gardner Crane and Co. are con- 
tracted for the season over the United 
time through Jo Paige Smith at $600 
weekly. 



Bertisch, a "strong act" has re- 
turned to this side and will open at 
Dockstader's, Wilmington, Dec. 26, 
booked by Jack Levy. 



"Tom Walker on Mars," John B. 
Hymer's new comedy production, opens 
at the Fifth Avenue Dec. 26, placed 
by Jack Levy. 



Amelia Stone and A. Kalisz will 
appear in another singing sketch, 
"Mona Moore" at the Majestic, Chi- 
cago, Dec. 26. 



Max Jahn, of the Marinelli New 
York agency, leaves to-day (Satur- 
day) for a vacation of six weeks 
abroad. He will head for Berlin. 



The Prosit Trio have been re-en- 
gaged for the Ringllng circus next 
season. The act Is going over the 
Sullivan-Considine Circuit for the win- 
ter. 



"Charles," the "monk" with Ring- 
ling Bros, circus last summer, will 
play vaudeville, opening at Yonkers 
next week. 



The Karno Comedy Co. has been en- 
gaged for three more weeks by the 
Morris Circuit, and is booked solid un- 
til next July. 



Sam J. Curtis and Co. and Nana hold 
over at the American next week. Belle 
Baker holds over at the Manhattan 
Opera House. 



The Frank L. Gregory Troupe will 
return in time to open on the Orpheum 
Circuit Jan. 2, the contracts going 
through the Marinelli agency. The 
act has been abroad some four years. 



Eddie Heron, absent from vaude- 
ville for several seasons, is contem- 
plating a return in "Me and My 
Friend." Freeman Bernstein has the 
turn. 



Josephine Joy was placed by M. S. 
Bentham to appear at Shea's, Toronto, 
this week, replacing Harriet Burt 
(both "single acts") who could not 
play through an attack of illness. 



Julius Tannen returned home for 
a couple of days to see his new heir, 
born Nov. 17. Mr. Tannen left Wed- 
nesday. He opens at the Orpheum, 
Spokane, Sunday. 



Henry Berlinghoff, treasurer of 
William Morris, Inc., celebrated the 
fifteenth anniversary of his wedding 
last Saturday with a quiet "at home" 
reception. 



William St. James is the leading 
man In the Marie Cahill company 
playing "Judy Forgot." Mr. St. James 
was formerly of the vaudeville couple, 
St. James and Daker. 



Mrs. Billy Carey (Daisy Stampe) 
(Carey and Stampe) presented her 
husband with a ten pound boy Thurs- 
day of last week at their home In 
Brooklyn. 



S. B. Lewis and not Mr. Redwood, 
Is the third member of "The Three 
Lyres." The act at present com- 
prises H. L. Harvey, F. C. Hender- 
son and S. B. Lewis. 



Mrs. Milton Post became the mother 
of a daughter, Dec. 1 at the parents' 
home in Southold, Long Island. Mrs. 
Post was Mable Le Ville Simpson, and 
appeared in vaudeville with Pat Roo- 
ney's "Simple Simon" production. 



Kara, the foreign juggler, started on 
the Loew Circuit this week, opening 
at the National, Bronx. Lina Pant- 
zer and the Long Acre Quartet com- 
mence a tour of the same time next 
week. 



Willie Hoppe married Alice B. 
Walsh at Atlantic City this week. 
Mrs. Hoppe is a New York young wo- 
man, whom Hoppe saved from drown- 
ing at the seashore a couple of years 
ago. 



Vilmos Westony has his first regu- 
lar Manhattan engagement next week 
when he will appear at the Colonial. 
Last spring the Hungarian pianist ap- 
peared at the Fifth Avenue for a Sun- 
day night concert, only. 



Princess Chinquilla and Newell were 
forced to cancel their bookings on 
the Gus Sun time through the death 
of A. Edward Newell 'a father, E. F. 
Newell at the Princess' home in Ja- 
maica, L. I. 



"John, the Barber" "presented" an 
act on Hammerstein's Roof last Fri- 
day night. Just as the act was ready 
to proceed, after several minutes of 
preliminaries, the curtains were drawn 
— and the Barber lost another turn. 



"The Spring Maid," Werba & Lue- 
scher's production with Christie Mac- 
Donald starred, will be the attraction 
at the Liberty, New York, commenc- 
ing Dec. 26. "The Country Boy" 
now there may transfer to the Chicago 
Opera House. 

"We Can't Be as Bad as All That" 

is the title of a play by Henry Arthur 
Jones, to be first presented at the Hy- 
perion, New Haven, Dec. 29. It is the 
second production by the Authors* Pro- 
ducing Co., leagued with John Cort 
and "The Open Door." 



Fred Niblo Is giving a splendid ac- 
count of himself in the west as the star 
of "The Fortune Hunter." 



"Daddy Dufard", in which Albert 
Chevalier made his debut as a legiti- 
mate star, will close at the Hackett 
Christmas Eve according to the pres- 
ent intentions of the Leiblers, who 
have the former vaudevillian under 
management. 



Lottie Walton (Bert and Lottie Wal- 
ton) is at 293 Central Park West, 
New York, in a private sanitarium, 
recovering from an operation. The 
couple had to return from the Or- 
pheum Circuit through Miss Walton's 
ill health. 



Orville Harrold will leave "Naughty 
Marietta" in another week, to depart 
for Paris, where he will take a thor- 
ough vocal course. Kate Elinore, 
originally contracting with the same 
company for eight weeks, has signed 
for the remainder of the season. 



Maurice Shapiro is expected home 
about Jan. 15. To-day (Saturday) 
he is leaving Paris for Berlin. Upon 
his chief's return, Edgar Selden "Sha- 
piro's" general manager, will take a 
vacation at Lakewood, following that 
by a visit of a month to Europe dur- 
ing next summer. 



Bedini and Arthur have been placed 
to open at the Palace, London, next 
April, going to the Wintergarten, Ber- 
lin, for the month of May. The Ma- 
rinelli agency did it, also fixing "The 
Geisha Girls" for the Wintergarten in 
February and the Palace for March, 
with Italy to follow. The same agency 
has booked up Rajah until the end of 
1911 on the other side. She is held 
over for this month at Hamburg. 



Sophie Lcventan, of the William 
Morris Press Dept., is engaged to 
Morris S. Silver, a New Englander. 
The nuptials are to be celebrated 
Borne time next year. Sophie was not 
transferred from the Club to the 
Press Dept.; she resigned and was 
hired over again. 



Moffat and Clare, after a seven 
weeks' layoff, will resume their 
vaudeville work next Monday. Jack 
Moffat, who had his left arm broken 
above the elbow, has fully recovered 
from the effects of his injury. They 
have booked for a return engagement 
over the Poll time. 



Monie Mine sent her billing mat- 
ter ahead to Waterbury last week 
where she appeared at the Poll the- 
atre there. The program maker used 
everything on the sheet, which was 
headed by "Bill Matter," employed as 
a caption slug for house information. 
The program came out with every- 
thing displayed. Monday evening Wal- 
ter Schrode (Schrode and Mulvey) 
stopped at the hotel desk for his key. 
"Pretty good show," said the clerk. 
"Glad you liked it," replied Mr. 
Schrode. "What was the matter with 
that girl, she didn't have her assist- 
ant?" asked the young man behind 
the desk. "Who do you mean?" re- 
marked Mr. Schrode, knowing the pro- 
gram had been complete. "That Eng- 
lish girl, Monie Mine. She appeared 
all alone. Where was Bill Matter?' 



VARIETY 



RIGHT TO A NAME. 

In asking for a bill of particulars 
in the case of Fay Darling, formerly 
a member of musical comedy com- 
panies, against Louis Glick, for 
breach of promise, Jacob Stielel, at- 
torney for Glick, brought to light a 
decision handed down by Justice 
Smith regarding the change of name 
without legal procedure. 

Fay Darling, whose real name is 
Fanny Strelmer, is suing Glick for 
$10,000, alleging he promised to 
marry her. 

When the case came up In the City 
Court recently Judge Smith rendered 
the following decision: 

"A person may lawfully change his 
name without resort to legal proceed- 
ings, and for all purposes the name 
assumed will constitute his or her 
legal name as much as if he or she 
had borne it from birth. 

"The Code of Civil Procedure, 
which authorizes the change of name, 
is not derogatory of the common law. 

"At common law a man could 
change his name without intervention 
of either the sovereign, the courts or 
Parliament, and the common law un- 
less changed by statute of course ob- 
tains in the United States." 

Lawyers were of the opinion prior 
to Justice Smith's decision that it was 
necessary to proceed in the manner 
described by the Code before a per- 
son could assume a name other than 
his own acquired by birth, otherwise, 
according to the opinion of Attorney 
Stiefel, a woman may take a name 
not her own for the purpose of a 
breach of promise suit, suggesting all 
sorts of possibilities. 

This point will be one of the prin- 
cipal lines on which the case will be 
fought when it comes up for hearing 
again in the very near future. 



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"EAGLE ACT" EXTRA. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 
Frank Weisberg for his "Star and 
Garter Show" has engaged "The Eagle 
and the Girl" for the remainder of 
the season. 



MISSED UER DOG. 

St. Louis, Dec. 15. 

The Princess program was placed In 
jeopardy Monday night by a dog. The 
pet animal belonging to Idalene Cot- 
ton was reported in whereabouts un- 
known just before the evening per- 
formance. 

During the Cotton and Long sketch 
"Managerial Troubles," Miss Cotton 
fainted, caused by a nervous collapse. 
Tuesday the dog was found and Miss 
Cotton will finish the week at the 
theatre. 



FIRE DIDN'T STOP SHOW. 

Reading, Pa., Dec. 15. 

Though an expensive fire broke out 
at the Orpheum last Saturday after the 
matinee, causing a loss of several thou- 
sand dollars, Manager Egan gave a 
night show, with little delay. 

The fire started in the basement. It 
is believed the blaze was smoldering 
while the afternoon show was pro- 
gressing, but no one became aware of 
it, the audience departing blissfully 
ignorant. 

The quick work of the local depart- 
ment kept the flames confined. 



PRESIDENT BUTLER SANGUINE. 

James J. ^Butler of St Louis, pres- 
ident of the Empire circuit, is spend- 
ing the week here. His mission is a 
double one, Mr. Butler paying the 
Western Wheel houses a personal visit 
and incidentally helping his wife select 
some Broadway Christmas novelties. 

Mr. Butler predicts a most success- 
ful season for the Empire Circuit 
shows. 



SINGERS NEW MANAGER. 

Jack Singer, after spending some 
time with his "Serenaders" whipping 
it into shape since the departure of 
some of the former principals, has 
intrusted the welfare of the company 
to Arthur Kiesenberger, who succeeds 
George Armstrong as manager. 

Mr. Singer joined "The Be h man 
Show" in Chicago last week. He 
will remain with it until it returns 
to the Columbia here early in January. 



IN FLA. UNTIL MARCH. 

Richard Hyde, the Brooklyn mana- 
ger, is now in Florida, where he will 
remain until the middle of March, his 
usual winter custom. 



SAYS GIRLS WERE STRANDED. 

Boston, Dec. 15. 

Through Lillian Morrelle as spokes- 
woman, the chorus and company en- 
gaged for the musical comedy to be 
produced by the Worcester Amuse- 
ment Co. (T. W. Lynch, president) 
at its Woonsocket house, has voiced 
complaint of the treatment accorded 
them by the men behind the project. 

Miss Morrelle in a signed statement 
says that the company rehearsed two 
weeks without pay and at their own 
expense, and also played one week. 
She further says that the general man- 
ager refused to pay them according to 
agreement, being given four days' no- 
tice instead of two weeks. 

The girls were stranded in Woon- 
socket, owing three weeks' board. On 
Dec. 3 they refused to sign a paper 
waiving all claims against the Wor- 
cester company. After consulting an 
attorney, suits for attachment were 
placed by each member. The com- 
pany gave bond for $900. 



BILL'S DUSKY 50. 

Bill Lykens is determined to put a 
colored act of quantity over. He has 
handled them all the way from a duo 
to one hundred or more. Now Bill is 
splitting to average up. He has Jean 
Europe's Colored Troubadours — 50 — 
all colored and count 'em for an open- 
ing Dec. 26. 

Bill says he has them placed, but 
if there's a manager who wants a 
dusky colony around that date, slip 
the news to Bill in the Casey Agency. 
He'll pull out an act from Mt. Vernon 
for a regular house anytime. 



OLYMPIC TKMI'OKAHILY CLOSHD. 

The Olympic, New York, was tem- 
porarily closed by the lire in Tammany 
Hall early Monday morning. The 
former Pastor theatre reopened Thurs- 
day with Hurtig & Seamon's "Fol- 
lies." 

The Academy of' Music, next door, 
was not damaged. The Olympic is a 
part of the Tammany Hall building, 
and suffered from a deluge of water. 



GETTING CIRCUIT TOGETHER. ,„ 

The Weber-Scribner-Mack-Hynicka 
circuit on the rotary "Wheel" system 
is gathering impetus, from reports. It 
is said the combination has gathered 
in twenty-eight houses towards their 
lirst chain of forty theatres and forty 
weeks. 

The plan is to establish five classed 
of attractions, each to play eight weeks 
in the total of forty, alternating in 
every theatre. The consummation of 
the first route will probably be follow- 
ed by others until a producer can be 
assured of a long life for his pro- 
duction. 

Of the first forty houses selected, 
though each manager will be entitled 
to a franchise lor a show, if he fails 
to accept the opportunity, the "fran- 
chise" will revert back to the booking 
office, which may then dispose of the 
privilege as it likes. The "booking 
office" in this instance will be the L. 
Lawrence Weber Co-operative Circuit, 
the corporation formed to conduct the 
new venture. 

The second enterprise framed along 
similar lines and which was to have 
been promoted by Cus Hill and Ed. F. 
Rush has fallen by the wayside. With 
things theatrically looking as ferocious 
as they do just now, says Mr. Hill, he 
was waiting for clear weather before 
going ahead. 

Still though the daily con for* ces 
between Messrs. Hill, Rush and CI ill 
Cordon (Cordon & North) k ep rigui 
on. 



DIVORCE IS GRANTED. 

Katherine Rooney Middleton, for- 
merly of "The Merry Maidens," was 
granted an absolute divorce from her 
husband, Arthur Percy Middleton, and 
custody of their child, Harold, by Jus- 
tice Guy in the Supreme Court last 
week. 

The defendant was unable to secure 
witnesses, losing the case by default. 
A counter claim was entered by his at- 
torney, Jacob Stiefel. 



THE PRESS AGENT. 

W. DAYTON WEGEFARTH. 

I'm press agent bold, and a nest, 1 am told, 
By the editor wen whom 1 know; 

For lm paid ninety per Just to kick up a utir 
'bout the actors who play in my show. 

It's a thing I dislike when I'm ordered to write 
Of a player who h not quite the best; 

Uut the people all know what 1 write Is not so, 
So my conscience is always at rest. 

If the blonde on the: end is the manager's 
friend, 

It's a cinch i must write ol her fame; 
I tell how she keeps all her family in "eats," 

In a punk little town up in Maine. 

If the dainty soubrct is the owner's pet, 
1 mu»i feature her most every day, 

1 tell how the lass has a Sunday-school class, 
And instructs little ones how to pray. . 

If the treasurer's dear heart has a bit of a 
pail, 
1 must mako her the siar of the show. 
1 must boost up her ail (!) and her bit of a 
part, 
Though it pains me to do it, you know. 

It Is really a sin that the business I'm in 
.Must exist on n i y bluster and blow. 

I'm paid ninety p. r just to kick up a utir 
l!"Ut the actors who play In my show. 



I "mil lloch and C«>. open on the 
l'antagts time Sunday. 



Gray mid (milium will leave Aus- 
tralia in a few days, sailing for Lon- 
don. Tlie act was originally engaged 
for eighteen weeks in the Antipodes, 
it has played thirty. The couple will 
probably appear In England. 



ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE. 

The letter below, from B. T . Gate, 
manager of the Four Musical Cates, 
may result in a musical contest. Mr. 
Gate has set the time and date, it 
remaining but tor the challenger to 
"make good": 

New York, Dec. 12. 
Editor Vakiutk: 

Replying to the jealousy inspired 
and insulting letter from the C. U. 
Conn Co., printed in a musical tradeb 
paper on the slim chance of adver- 
tising another musical act, will reply 
that we do advertise and claim to 
have the best saxophone soloist and 
quartet in the world. 

We have never issued a challenge 
to anyone although we have been chal- 
lenged and cheerfully accepted each 
time, but the challengers never came 
lorward with their money. 

Mr. Conn wishes to "call" us lor 
our "bluff" and give us a chance (kind 
and generous of him) to "crawl back" 
or argue. We will do neither, but 
accept Mr. Conn's challenge for a saxo- 
phone contest to take place Friday, 
Dec. 30, at 10 a. m., at Prospect the- 
atre, New York City, for $ 1,000 a 
side. 

Now, please come on, Mr. Conn, 
with your saxophones and bring any 
saxophone player or players you Iiko. 

Also bring good legitimate U. S. 
money and you will liud us with the 
»aiiie thing. 

Now don t you "crawl back" or ar- 
gue the question us juu anticipated we 
would do. If you don't appear, you 
will be known as a bluffer and "bull 
conn" artist. 

B. J. Vute. 
(Four Musical Cates.) 



I'MENDIA 1NTEKC1IANGE. 

By one of those peculiar coinciden- 
ces that sometimes arise in the best 
regulated "Wheels," Annie Kelly who 
left "The Don Tons" Saturday was 
engaged for L. Lawrence Weber's 
"Dainty Duchess" Monday. N "L. Law- 
rence" was once known as "Larry" 
and was also once a partner with Kush. 
When partners they were like broth- 
ers; now they don't even resemble 
half brothers. 

The exchange of players and staff 
people kept up during the week. M. 
Mauuist, who had been behind and 
ahead of "The Don Tons," came in 
"and annexed himself unoflicially to 
the Weber side, with the expectation 
that lie will again become a perma- 
nent institution on that end. 



rKTITIOMNu FOK SUNDAY. 

Little Uock, Ark., Dec. 15. 
A petition is being circulated among 
tlie business men of Little Uock by 
Richard Diid, of the Scenic theatre, 
asking Judge Woods to permit the the- 
atres to keep open house Sundays, 
running pictures only. Just a bare 
few of the merchants declined to put 
their John Hancocks to tlie paper. 
Hundreds of nanus have been secured. 

Cissie Loltus, who recently became 
a mother in London, was reported 
dangerously ill this week. 

Fred Znlx'dlc j s starting his third 
tour of tii" Interstate Circuit, coin- 
iim'Ik -ing at the Maj.stic, Little Rock. 
A ik. 



10 



VARIETY 



THE BACK YARD CIRCUIT 



Adam Sowerguy, the famous "small 
time" impresario, has been engaged 
l>y Gordon & Kelley, the agents, as 
general manager of the firm's newly 
formed and now forming Back Yard 
Circuit. 

Mr. Sowerguy lately disposed of his 
theatre in the middle west, coming to 
Xew York to start another house on 
Broadway. Things being dull around 
Christmas time, and rents being higher 
(,ii the main thoroughfare than Adam 
suspected, he called upon Dave Gor- 
don after reading of the new circuit 
in Yakikti last week, and was imme- 
diately engaged. 

Mr. Sowerguy has established gen- 
eral headquarters at the Mall in Cen- 
tral Park, and will direct his crews 
from there. 

"1 have looked the old town over," 
said Mr. Sowerguy, to a Variety rep- 
resentative this week, "and I think 1 
have made a good selection for an of- 
fice. It is centrally located, with some 
of the best yards in the world within 
walking distance. 

"I have yet to look Harlem over, 
but it seems to me that we should get 
right to work on the yards in the 
houses of those swell guys who live 
around the park. 

"My experience as a manager tells 
me that if we can get the Back Yard 
Circuit working properly, and throw 
a crew of pretty bad players into one 
of the rich fellow's yards, he will give 
a lot of money to get rid of them 
quick. In this way we could work the 
district in a week, give the yards a 
rest for a couple of weeks, then send 
another and worst crew along. If my 
theory comes out all right, we are go- 
ing to keep those guys hustling in Wall 
Street to get enough money to keep us 
moving along. 

"I walked up to Central Park the 
other morning early and noticed that 
quite a few people were sleeping on the 
benches without any overcoats on. I 
have instructed all my crews to ac- 
cept clothing, if there is not enough 
coin flowing towards them. 1 think 
we can trade some of the clothes for 
what loose change the bench warmers 
may have. ruder this heading we 
become a philanthropic institution, 
and as we charge no commission the 
state will have no jurisdiction over us. 
If they take the matter to Congress, 
of course, we shall have to prepare, 
but just now we are not looking for- 
ward to any unfavorable legislation. 

"1 am waiting for the next general 
meeting before proposing that while 
we are touring the silk stocking yards, 
the hours of entertainment shall be 
from 5:30 a. m., until 11 a. m., only. 
I have been given to understand that 
these Fifth Avenue fellows sleep later 
than we do in the country. If we could 
throw a crew of hardy workers Into, 
say the yard of 658 Fifth Avenue, at 
about six a. m., we might catch a guy 
just turning over, and you know what 
you would give for that second morn- 
ing snooze. 

"From six until 8.30 a. m., the in- 
struments to be played will be brasses 
and the drums. From 8.4 5 until 10, 



there will be songs with musical ac- 
companiment, and 10.15 until 11, the 
^rgan grinders are to be there. 

It is a poor season of the year to 
start a venture of this character, Mr. 
Sowerguy said, and he regretted the 
enterprise was launched during the 
first snow storms. "But I have heard 
so much of how you city chaps grab 
off any good idea that we feel It is im- 
perative that we should proceed so that 
we may become thoroughly organ- 
ized." 

General Manager Sowerguy contin- 
ued: 

"After we leave the swell section 
of the town we shall strike out for 
the intermediate communities, grad- 
ually working over into the tenement 
districts and finally reaching Brook- 
lyn. 

"As we make the first shipment of 
crews next Monday morning early, 1 
wish you would have one of your 
critics along to catch our shows. We 
think Variety should see the impor- 
tance of thiB circuit and give us the 
same attention that is given to the 
others. 

"Here are a few of the rules and 
regulations I have drawn up: 

The understanding when entering 
into a contract for consecutive time 
will be that three open lots on one- 
block shall constitute a "lay off" with 
salary pro rata per yard, calculated 
on the total number covered during 
the day. No "lay off" shall exceed 82 
minutes. If lunch shall be thrown 
from a window, the customary time 
for eating at midday not to be figured 
iu addition to the "lay off." 

The first crew starting out Monday 
morning will be instructed in a code 
to warn the Tuesday afternoon and 
Thursday morning crowds, who are 
to follow the same route. The code 
will be of signals, chalked upon the 
front door steps. The foreman in 
charge is to first walk up the block, 
on the front, noting the signals, then 
dividing up the period permitted for 
the entire list to give the major por- 
tion of their entertainment in the 
yards recorded as contributing over 
ten cents each. The penny and two- 
penny yards will be ranked as "los- 
ing time," and may be rapidly passed 
over. 

Where a janitor demands a 50-50 
"split" or a "stake" to permit the crew 
entering the yard, he is to be report- 
ed to the booking agents, who will 
either engage him as a clerk or place 
him in charge of his block. 

Each city is to be sub-divided, with 
territory running five blocks uptown 
and two avenues across. A crew start- 
ing at East 115th street and Second 
avenue in the morning, cannot do busi- 
ness beyond 120th street and Park 
avenue for that day, and must reach 
the terminal by 5 o'clock. 

The agents, who are now working 
out the details, say that when the en- 
terprise is fully organized, it vlll be 
known as "The G. O. O. A. A." (Grand 
Order Open Air Actors) — and then ap- 
plication will probably be made to join 
a union. 




^Bi 



PARIS NOTES 

BY EDWABD O. KENDEEW 



Paris, Dec. 4. 

Rehearsals of a new revue com- 
menced this week at La Clgale, the 
authors being Laroche and Paul Ar- 
dot. The Nouveau Cirque is rehears- 
ing a burlesque "Au pays des echas- 
ses." The revue announced at the 
Eldorado was produced Nov. 29, a 
day sooner than the date originally 
set. It is generally the contrary. The 
Folies Bergere however announced 
Dec. 3 for the premiere of its suc- 
cessful revue, and Clement Bannel was 
quite ready for the date, in spite of 
the change of roles a week before 
the opening, due to the reported ill- 
ness of Gaby Deslys. 



Some French senators are consid- 
ering the advisability of pre posing a 
law regulating theatrical agencies in 
France. 



An operette "Baby Pepper" was 
produced at the Concert Mayol Dec. 
2. The book is by Lucien Boyer 
and the music by Willy Redstone, with 
Mile. Allems in the leading role. 



Concert Europeen will give a revue, 
"B'oum, Voila," with Jane Lux as corn- 
mere, Dec. 10. 



At the Olympia several changes were 
made in the revue Dec. 2. Having 
been at the dress rehearsal of the 
Folies Bergere revue, I was unable tt, 
review it for this week. Bessie Clayton 
remains, as already mentioned. Among 
the new coiners are Genevieve Wil- 
liams, Jane Jug, Bianca de Bilbao, 
Paule Delys, and the six English juve- 
nile dancers. Frey has also brushed 
a new luminous scene for Lina Muratti 
in her metamorphoses. 



The question of the ballet dancer 
has cropped up in the French budget, 
for two musical houses in Paris are 
sub-ventioned by the French Govern- 
ment — the Opera and the Opera Com- 
ique. In his report to the Chamber 
of Deputies on the Fine Arts esti- 
mates Mr. Paul Boncour, chairman of 
the commission on that subject ex- 
presses the opinion that the Opera 
ballets are out of date, and do not 
convey the meaning of this art which 
in ancient times was one of the hand- 
maids of religion. He pays hom- 
age to Isadora Duncan for having re- 
vived the real traditions of dancing. 
Three of the Parisian danseuses, 
Mmes. Zambelli, Regina Badet and 
Rosita Mauri, express doubt as to 
the possibility of any change in the 
opera ballets, while Isadora Duncan 
admits that her method of dancing is 
not theatrical and would not supplant 
the accepted classical style. The tra- 
ditional short skirt of the ballet girl 
is appropriate as well as graceful. Miss 
Duncan, who is preparing new dances 
for the Chatelet, where Cluck's "Or- 
phee" will be given in January, com- 
plains of the many imitations of her 
style, which she renovated from that 
of the Greeks. 



Another law case ot Interest has just 
been decided in Paris. Henry La- 
mothe was engaged by Hertz & Coque- 
lin to play at the Porte St. Martin, 
but they wished to transfer him to 
the Ambigu, another drama house here 
which they manage. Lamothe declined 
to be shifted to the more popular the- 
atre in spite of the fact that his 
contract had a clause that he owed 
$4,825 in the event of non-fulfillment. 
Hertz and Coquelin started i suit to 
recover this amount, whereupon La- 
mothe sued for $9,650, alleging that 
his directors had informed the Asso- 
ciation of Theatrical directors of his 
action and that this was identical to 
"blacklisting" him. The Court de 
cMed that some material damage 
might have been caused by this pro- 
cedure but considered that $965 was 
sufficient compensation. On the other 
hand the court allowed the full amount 
claimed by the directors, so that both 
sides won their case, but the actor 
was condemned to pay the full amount 
of his forfeiture, less $965 for the 
"black listing." 



Variety is on sale in Paris at the 
principal kiosques on the Boulevards. 
Back numbers may be obtained at the 
Librarie Etrangere, 37 Rue Street. 
Augustin (near Place de l'Opera). 



POSING AS A LLOYD. 

San Francisco, Dec. 15. 

One Harry E. Lloyd has been posing 
around these parts as the father ot 
Alice Lloyd. He is believed to bear no 
relation to the Lloyds. Miss Lloyd is 
billed to play here shortly at the Or- 
pheum, and will probably make the 
status of Harry E. clear at that time. 

There is no "Henry E. Lloyd" re- 
lated to the English Lloyds. The 
father of Alice is and has been living 
in London. 

Spokane, Dec. 15. 

The record for receipts at the Or- 
pheum, held by Alice Lloyd, was bro- 
ken by Miss Lloyd on her return visit 
last week. The receipts at the box 
office for the week were $150 over 
those of about a year ago, when Miss 
Lloyd first came here. 

Spokane was the first stop of her 
return engagement over the Orpheum 
Circuit. 



SHOWMAN ACQU1TTKI). 

Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 15. 

M. E. Moore, under indictment for 
murdering C. D. Gibson, a wealthy oil 
man of this vicinity, a few months 
ago, was placed on trial last week and 
acquitted. 

The shooting came about because 
of Gibson's undue attention to Moore s 
wife. Moore manages the "Rah! Rah! 
Boys" in vaudeville, has an interest 
in the Grand and Red Mill theatres 
here, and is otherwise concerned in 
theatricals. 



VARIETY 



II 



NEW ACTOR'S SOCIETY 

GATHERS SOME HEADWAY 



Application Blanks for the Organization, Known 
44 The Variety Actor's League/ 9 Have Been 
Issued. Organizer Replies to Attack 



as 



That the "small time" artists are 
In earnest- to form the new union with 
a stipulated wage scale was evi- 
denced during the past week when 
application blanks for membership 
made an appearance in the "small 
time" booking offices. 

The wage scale has caused no end 
of discussion among those who are 
interested and would be affected. 

The membership blanks give the 
Dame of the organization as the 
Variety Actors' League, Independent, 
and the headquarters as 751 Sixth 
avenue, Manhattan. The application 
makes an appeal to the "small time" 
act and gives a general outline of 
what the intentions of the new or- 
ganization are. 

In reply to a printed statement the 
acting secretary of the newly launch- 
ed actors' society sent the following 
to Varieti' with a request that it be 
published: 

THE VARIETY ACTORS LEAGUE. 

(Independent) 

Temporary Headquarters, 751 Sixth Ave., 

New York City, N. Y. 

Dec. 13, 1910. 
Mr. Harry DeVeaux. 
President, Actor's International Union, 
City. 
Dear Sir:— 

After reading your article printed Dec. 0, 
denying the approval of members of the Actor's 
International Union relative to the formation 
of a new society for the welfare of the variety 
actors, vaudeville agents and theatrical man- 
agers, I regret that the statement denouncing 
such a worthy undertaking should be made 
by you or any other person of ordinary intelli- 
gence without first investigating the good in- 
tentions of this new organization. 

We take sincere exception to your statement 
wherein you brand as a traitor any person 
who would uphold the objects which we advo- 
cate and it Is only accepted by us as remarks 
of persons not familiar with tbe details of the 
movement In question. 

To begin with the good features of the new 
organization were briefly discussed with intel- 
ligent labormen well versed In unionism, vari- 
ous reputable artists, Including members of 
The White Rats and the Actors' International 
Union, In order to obtain their views as to 
the good qualities, etc., outlined. 

After being assured of the good results to be 
obtained by the formation of such a society, 
its object was called to the attention of a 
number of vaudeville agents who were contin- 
ually undermining each other to obtain busi- 
ness (to the detriment of the performer) for 
their expraslon of opinion, and after consid- 
ering the remarks and Ideas of the aforesaid 
parties combined with the urgent appeal from 
"small time" artists for the betterment of 
conditions It was decided by a few performers 
In fairly good financial standing to assist their 
sisters and brothers in the elevation of the 
profession by organizing an independent league 
and formulating features not already shown 
by any other organization already in existence. 
Upon calling the attention of one of the 
officers of the White Rats to the new orga- 
nization and acceptance of a contract by a 
team from a small time agent at a salary of 
forty dollars a week pro rata seven days, 
calling for five shows dally (the team were 
members ef the White Rats) his reply was 
"Well, they didn't have to take It." At the 
time that the team accepted the contract they 
remarked that If they did not accept the con- 
tract they would remain Idle ; that others would 
take their place, and as an honest living must 
be acquired they were compelled to accept It. 
We call this Instance to your especial notice 
as being one of the disagreeable features that 
we Intend to eliminate. 

It was also stated by a representative of 
The White Rats of America that by classify- 
ing the "small time" and moving picture 
houses and adopting a minimum on a salary 
scale, "would be placing the performer on a 
standing with an ordinary laborer." when they 
failed to consider that they are affiliated with 
a labor organization and must be recognized 
as such. 

It Is not the Intention by the formation of 
♦.he new society to cause any antagonism or 
llssentlon but to compel rules and regulations 
*.o be adopted In general by performers aitd 
agents and managers for their mutual benefit 



and for the elovatfon of the theatrical pro- 
fession. And we feel that every one Interested 
in vaudeville, possessing common intelligence, 
knowing the conditions existing at the pres- 
ent time, will treat this subject with consid- 
eration Instead of trying to dissuade or dis- 
courage an undertaking so worthy. 
Respectfully yours, 
THE VARIETY ACTORS LEAGUE 
(Independent). 
(Signed) HARRY HEINE, 
Acting Secretary. 

Cobalt, Ont, Canada, Dec. 9. 
Editor Variety: 

Permit me to thank you for the 
very able paragraph of Dec. 3, head- 
ed "Small Time Acts Want Salary on 
Wage Scale." 

I can assure you I am entirely In 
sympathy with the movement, and if 
approached will give it my support 
and co-operation. 

I feel if such an organization were 
properly established, it would mean 
eventually the "survival of the fit- 
test," and 'mediocrity" would go to 
the wall. 

There are occasions when "acts" 
which have played bigger time," find 
it necessary to remain in New York 
or Chicago for some months, and the 
smaller houses prove very acceptable; 
but at the same time, a performer, 
while playing such time, does not wish 
to be treated as a "machine." and 
have every particle of voice "ground" 
out of him by the avaricious small- 
time manager. Therefore a well-con- 
stituted organization would obviate 
such an injustice. 

During the many months I played 
in and around New York, I observed 
the inconsideration shown the regular 
vaudeville acts, in preference to the 
many "chorus girls" who (after the 
theatres had closed for the season) 
would learn (?) two or three popular 
songs, call it an "act." invariably ob- 
tain work, and the regular vaudeville 
single or sister team would be laid off 
for the introduction of those new 
faces. 

Such a union would, 1 am sure, deal 
with this difficulty. I would like also to 
point out the advisability of an "in- 
spection committee" to visit some of 
the New York "small time" theatres 
and report on the sanitary conditions, 
and evil-smelling dressing rooms, 
which the artists are compelled to 
occupy and endure. 

T could, if necessary, report more 
minutely on these conditions. 

In conclusion I wish the organiza- 
tion every possible success. 

Walter Rims. 
(Rivers and Rochester, ir»53 Broad- 
way, New York). 



R. A. Myers has booked "Paris by 
Night." Cleopatra Kn Masque. "The 
Hold I'p" and "The Star Pout" f, r 
a tour over t ho Theatre Rooking 
Corporation time, which includes tli»» 
Miles and Churchill treat.res in the 
middle west. 



JACK ARTOIS DIBS. 

The remains of John Lilley (Jack 
Artois) aged 34 years, of the Jack 
Artols Duo, a foreign comedy gym- 
nastic team playing Orpheum time, 
who died Dec. 7 at Sioux City, la., 
were brought to New York this week 
in a hermetically sealed cabinet by 
the widow, Mrs. Lilley and his part- 
ner, Walter Gardner. The remains 
were placed on an ocean liner Wed- 
nesday. Interment is to take place 
in London. 

Lilley had been failing for two 
weeks, but worked until forced to go 
to the hospital. He joined a circus 
when a boy and performed as a clown 
for years in England, where he was 
born. Later, he entered vaudeville and 
had played in every country except 
China. He had been in America for 
the past two years. 

News of Jack Artois sudden demise 
came as a big shock to his 'many New 
York friends, the young performer be- 
ing popularly and well known in the 
profession. A. E. Johnson, who placed 
Jack Artois Duo on the Orpheum time 
when connected with the Pat Casey 
agency, was the New York "pal" of 
the deceased and was greatly surprised 
to learn of Jack's death. 

The Artois Duo had been booked to 
return to London after its Orpheum 
engagement to play the Moss-Stoll cir- 
cuit. They were also booked to open 
in Australia next August. 

Artois' father, Jack Artois, was 
killed in Dublin about twenty-six 
years ago when executing a leap from 
a fl>ing bar to a still bar. 



VICTOR SMALLEY'S FIGHT. 

New Orleans, Dec. 14. 

Late last night at the Turor Hos- 
pital the physicians said Victor H. 
Smalley had small chance of living the 
week out. 

He was brought there last Saturday 
suffering from an acute attack of ap- 
pendicitis. Operated upon immedi- 
ately, he was at first given up follow- 
ing the operation, but rallied, only to 
sink again. 

Mr. Smalley came here on business. 
He is the general manager of the Dan 
Casey Co., New York City, and was 
formerly the press representative of 
the local Orpheum theatre. 

New Orleans, Dec. 15. 
At the hospital at one this morn- 
ing the physicians said Mr. Smalley 
was resting better and had a fighting 
chance for his life, with prospect of 
recovery somewhat brighter than since 
the operation Monday night. 



OBITUARY. 

The father of Mrs. Billy A. Falls 
died recently at Kansas City. Mrs. 
Falls has returned to her home to 
await the recovery of her mother from 
the shock. 



Chicago, Dec. ir>. 
Frank Hart\veU*H mother died In 
Chicago Dec. 8. Mr. Hartwell was 
stage manager of the Olympic, for ten 
years. Friends are unable to locate 
Hartwell to acquaint him of his loss. 



Paul Durand is running the show 
at the Warburton, Yonkers, this week. 




PERT LEVY AND HIS LATEST CREATION. 

MR. Li:VV has hut lately return. <1 from Kl'ROPK where ho made a tour of the HltlTISII 
ISLES ;ind the CONTINENT plavliiK (ill of the principal Musi'- Hall ami VARIETY TULA I RK.v 
On his rr-turi'. ho niado hi- appearance at II AM M ERSTEINS proson'mi; an Europ-an novelty. 
Till-: SILHOIETTE (JIRL. in which ho appeared personally. 

Mr L«w decider! to ahtndon that venture and returned to hi- flrnt love, that of skot< hm« 
with a projecting machine and returned to play H AMM ERSTEI N S awaiii thi-* we.k. 

Among tho now feature* he has add' d to his already <x'cn .■ ive rcporone of drawing* Is a 
hunt of that famous actor. DAVID WAREIELD. 



13 



VARIETY 



HERE'S BILLY GOULD 

By WILLIAM GOULD 



Now that the Pennsylvania Tunnels 
are open I have a few ferry boats 
for sale cheap. (I merely mention 
this as actors buy anything.) 

A Merry Christmas and A Happy 
New Year to every one. I know 
that this is two or three weeks ahead 
but I like to be ahead of the times. 



A lot of money saving vaudevil- 
lians are getting the managerial bee 
and are seriously thinking of being 
producers in the burlesque field. 
That's the trouble, friends — you will 
certainly be producers. Coin produ- 
cers, and remember, likewise and also, 
that the managerial bee has- a sting. 
Stung is past tense for sting. 



A lot of friends have complimented 
me for my article, In the Anniversary 
number on Geo. M. Cohan. Thanks. 
I merely broke a very old rule, giving 
credit to the man while he is alive. 



Fred Mace is going to be some 
candy in "The Chocolate Soldier" 
(Huyler's number.) 



Wanted: A nice old Santa Claus. 
one that is not "black listed." 



The Count de Beaufort is not a 
cheese, though imported. You were 
evidently thinking of Rocquefort. The 
count threw his wife down a flight of 
stairs and that makes him a vaude- 
ville headllner. 



And Zelaya, son of a president of 
a South American country, is also 
doing a vaudeville stunt. Why doesn't 
some moving picture concern grab him 
and send him back to South America 
to start a revolution. I'd love to see 
the pictures of a real South American 
revolution. I suppose it would be 
just like a Democratic primary in 
New York. 



If we could only get the King of 
Portugal, his engagement, in Portugal 
having expired, to come over and tell 
us all about Kinging interspersed 
with a "rag time" number and a little 
dance, we might be able to get him 
three or four weeks. Of course he'd 
have to try out in Camden and Union 
Hill. Then send him over to the 
Orpheum. That's in Kings County. 



Family Note: 

Rita Gould broke in a specialty in 
Yonkers last week and was very well 
received. 



I love to watch a swell head grow. 
I have been watching two of them 
for the past month. One will surely 
burst before the New Year. Many en- 
large but few_get wise. 



My little friend Danny Maher, the 
American Jockey, who has been rid- 
ing in England for the past twelve 
years and who is about to retire as a 
Jockey, will be with us for Christ- 
mas. Danny has saved a million and 
is nearly as rich as Fred Ward (Fanny 
Ward's father). 



A man named Bernard wrote an 
article the other day entitled, "How 
to write a song." Who is Bernard? 



Dave Figelson is playing Hammer- 
stein's this week and made a very 
big hit. Dave is playing under the 
name of Dave Furgerson, Just to fool 
me, but I'm wise. "It can't be did." 



Tom Terrls is making a fine im- 
pression with American audiences 
through his ability as a character 
actor. Come to think of it, Tom 
should be as good as his father, Wil- 
liam Terrls, one of the best actors in 
England. 

Catherine Hayes lost 50 pounds of 
"stage wait" this winter. 

If the agents mark us high that 
makes the manager Marcus Loew. 
(Nut stuff.) 



If a manager were to die and go to 
heaven and become a booking angel 
what would the other Angels Albee. 
(Blame this on Leo Carrlllo.) (N. B. 
— Leo Carrillo is not a cigar, although 
he draws well.) 



Now that the bicycle races are over 
Carter De Haven and I don't know 
where to go — early in the morning. 



ANOTHER "LITTLE MOVEMENT." 

Another movement "Madame Sher- 
ry" had the other day was when her 
managers Lederer, Frazee & WoodB 
wrote to Nat Wills, the singing monolo- 
glBt, informing Mr. Wills that his par- 
ody on the show's musical hit, "Every 
Little Movement" was a violation of 
the rules and must be stopped. 

Mr. Wills said to himself "I'd like to 
see them do it" and has kept right on 
singing, waiting for the publicity he 
thinks the managers may bring to him. 

Several acts of late have been sing- 
ing parodies on "Every Little Move- 
ment." The singers believe the parody 
is an excellent advertisement for the 
show. Most of those who know vaude- 
ville agree with the singers. 



DURAND, THE GAMBLER. 

Paul Durand, the sport. When not 

gambling, Mr. Durand is a plain 

vaudeville agent, but this week he is 

all swelled up — for he "put the bill" 

Into the Warburton, Yonkers, playing 
the house on percentage. 

Now that the gambling fever has 
caught the foreign agent in a strangle- 
hold, he may keep the house for an- 
other (next) week, trying to get even. 
T T p to Wednesday it looked like Yon- 
kers would have to make up a contri- 
bution to cover the deficiency In the 
Warburton payroll on Durand's ac- 
count. 

It was nearly as bad then as when 
Pat Casey thought he would treat 
Brooklyn to a couple of weeks at the 
Brighton Music Hall last summer. Mr. 
Casey did all the treating; Brooklyn 
never knew it. 



1 



THE WOMAN IN VARIETY 



BY THE SKIRT 



I am told that the widow of a very 
well known song writer, not so long 
laid at rest, is contemplating her sec- 
ond matrimonial venture. 

After a tour of the Williams houses 
Julius Lenzberg returned to the Co- 
lonial Monday. He received a rous- 
ing welcome and incidently a harp of 
flowers from the staff of that theatre. 
Captain Adams, Odiva's manager, 
made the presentation speech to which 
Julius responded. Nellie Revell sent 
word down the aisle that Julius 
should stick to the fiddle and give up 
the monolog. The visiting orchestra 
each gave the Colonial what they 
thought to be a treat; grand opera 
selections, so when on Monday the 
Colonial band played "Poker Rag," 
the audience rose as one and cheered. 

Miss Puck of the Two Pucks (Col- 
onial) is growing prettier every day. 
A yellow and a white flowered chif- 
fon were the two dainty dresses worn 
by this miss Monday. 



Mattle Choate as the adventuress in 
Edwin Holt's sketch (Colonial) dress- 
es charmingly. A gown of rose broad- 
cloth and a huge white hat covered 
with white plumes, faced in black, 
became this actress wonderfully well. 



Two of the handsomest dancing 
frocks seen this season are worn by 
Nana (American). The first is a 
shading from white to salmon pink; 
the second from white to goblin blue. 
Both are handsomely spangled. 



Mignon (American) Is wearing a 
light blue chiffon over pink. It had 
quite a home-made look. More care 
should be given the slippers. The 
low heels have a tendency to make 
the feet appear large. 



The separation between Dr. Mun- 
yon and his wife is something of n 
spiteful affair, I take it, from what 1 
have heard. The last bit of informa- 
tion was that the Doctor had taken 
possession of the family seat at Phil- 
adelphia, which ousted the wife from 
that domicile. So now she's going into 
vaudeville. Well, the managers at 
last will reap the benefit of all that 
vast amount of money Dr. Munyon 
spent to keep his name before the 
public. But will they? "There Is 
hope." 



BATH TUB THE RUB. 

"Where are you living now?" said 
the actor to the other fellow, as they 
iret on Broadway. 

"Oh, I suppose because you have 
been traveling all over, stopping in 
my kind of a Joint, you think you can 
icul me," answered the other fellow. 

"No kidding," replied the actor. 
"What's the trouble? Aren't you liv- 
ing any more?" 

"I thought it was a Job," mused 
the other fellow as his mouth watered 
while watching some home grown 
vegetables on the sidewalk. "I'm liv- 
ing in a family hotel. Everyone who 



talke to me about hotels or eating I 
think has beou cued up by some of 
the people who know about it." 

"Well, if you don't like it, why 
don't you hike back to the kitchen- 
ette arrangement?" said the actor. 

"I know," said the other fellow 
wearyingly, "I thought of that before 
I stuck the living rooms in storage. 
But it's all did now. What once look- 
ed like home is in camphor, packing 
cases and spread round relatives, 
while we try to grub along at a hotel 
that thinks it's almost real." 

"I'll tell you how it was," continued 
the other fellow. "We had a nice lit- 
tle dump that looked good to us all 
excepting the wife. She wasn't satis- 
fied. It hurt her to leaVe a restaurant 
at 2 o'clock In the morning and say 
Harlem. The taxi man might not 
think we were of the proper set. Get 
the drift. You know, the stuff that 
looks right on paper, but is a four- 
flush all over the lot. 

"So we had to mo.e. The bath tub 
didn't suit. It was one of those old- 
fashioned bath tubs. The kid 
learned to swim in it. It couldn't 
have been such a rummy. We used to 
enamel our bath tub every week or 
so, Just to keep the wife in good hu- 
mor. 

"I wouldn't have cared if she had 
pot her grouch over the cracked wall 
in the parlor or the bum looks of the 
hall. She grew accustomed to them, 
hut wouldn't stand for that fine, big 
oath tub. 

"What could we do? You can't 
-have the wife growling and dissatis- 
fied. So we went to a hotel. A nice 
hotel in its way. We have lots of fun 
betting every day who will die first 
among the bunch. 

- "If we laugh in the dining room 
there's an echo. Some of the waiters 
would be omnibuses in any other 
place. They take your order, go 
down to the kitchen, come back and 
ask you what it was. It's a great pa- 
tience tester. 

"You believe you are a horse thief 
after the second week. By that time 
though you are hungry. Every meal 
you read the bill of fure over again, 
then order what you had the night 
before. 

"I know you've travelled some, but 
you never stopped at a family hotel, 
did you? Well, never do." 



CLAIMS PARTNERSHIP. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 
Cyrus W. Simon has made applica- 
tion to the Supreme Court to order an 
accounting for "Madame Sherry." He 
claims a partnership with Frazee & 
Lederer. 

Says the engagement of the show in 
Chicago and New York has brought 
the firm over $150,000, while he has 
received but about eight dollars 
weekly. 



Mayme Gehrne Joined the "Three 
Twins" Monday, cancelling the vaude- 
ville engagements Geo. 8. O'BTien had 
procured for her. 



VARIETY 



13 



SHAYNE WITH ASSOCIATION. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 

Eddie Shayne entered the employ 
of the Western Vaudeville Associa- 
tion this week. He takes Kerry 
Meagher's book. Kerry will occupy 
an office near the elevator landing 
where he will Interview actors wno 
apply for time. 

Shayne came west a few months ago 
and established himself as a "ten per- 
center," with offices in the Crllly 
Building. This occupation he will 
now abandon to devote his time ex- 
clusively to the association. He was 
the first among outside agents to place 
acts with the W-. V. A., very soon af- 
ter he established himself as a repre- 
sentative. 



BOOKING TWO IN LAWRENCE. 

Lawrence, Mass., Dec. 16. 

With the Broadway open and play- 
ing the smaller grade of shows, this 
town has two theatres supplied with 
vaudeville from the United Booking 
Offices, New York. 

The Broadway is looked after by 
the Family Department of the agency. 
The other house, Colonial, secures first 
grade bills from the first class book- 
ing division of the United. 

With a capacity of 1,700 the Broad- 
way Is apt to dent the business of the 
Colonial. This town, with a popula- 
tion of 110,000, has been educated up 
in variety. What the Broadway will 
do when it demands a feature to top 
the bill hasn't been guessed out by the 
natives. The United could hardly place 
feature acts In two houses within the 
limits of one city of this size. 



ANOTHER LEAVES S-C. 

LaFayette, Ind., Dec. 15. 
The Victoria, which has been play- 
ing S-C acts and giving three shows 
a day, has changed its policy and with 
acts from the Chicago office of the 
William Morris company, are offering 
"two-a-day." This week, the house 
advertised a "jubilee week all star" 
bill, headed by Frank Bush. 



AMERICAN, OMAHA, TO REOPEN. 

Omaha, Dec. 15. 

New Year's Day the Brandies house 
which opened as the American Music 
Hall, with William Morris' bookings 
and which has been dark for the past 
few weeks, will reopen under the man- 
agement of D. Jack Bondy, late of the 
Majestic, St. Paul, and will play Sul- 
livan-Consldine bookings. 

It will be called the American, and 
conducted as a popular priced house. 



AUDIENCE OP STOCKHOLDERS. 

Joe Wood claims he will have a the- 
atre in Troy by June 1, next. It Is to 
seat 2,100, says Mr. Wood, and will 
be located within two blocks of the 
present F. F. Proctor house there. 

Mr. Wood's plan, which he states is 
practically put through, is to have 
thirty-one citizens of the city subscribe 
an equal amount, form a corporation 
and build. 

When the theatre is running, in the 
event of poor business, Mr. Wood will 
call, a meeting of stockholders during 
any night performance to fill the or- 
chestra. 



PICTURES IN CITY. 

The shows at the City will have 
eight acts and pictures, placed by 
Edw. F. Kealey, the booking man for 
the Fox houses. Prices will be 10-15- 
25. 

The Bijou, Brooklyn, under lease to 
Fox, opens next Monday with a "pop" 
bill. The other Fox house, new, at 
149th street and Amsterdam avenue 
will open Jan. 2, it is expected. The 
theatre has been named "The Wash- 
ington." The usual Fox program will 
prevail at each place. 

Fox is reported to have figured he 
can draw in more profit with a pic- 
ture show where the receipts may run 
to $6,000 or $7,000 weekly than he 
could with a regular vaudeville pro- 
gram, varying in cost up to $5,000 and 
requiring a weekly gross of $10,000 
to cover expenses. 

The City in Its picture policy will 
"split" with the Nemo. 

Fox Is said to be paying $65,000 
rent per annum for his latest theatre. 

Late last week a vaudeville pro- 
gram was booked for the City the- 
atre by Geo. 8. O'BTlen, acting for 
William Fox, through the William 
Morris office. 

The bill opened Monday. It costs 
about $3,500 for the week. Prices at 
the City range from fifteen cents to 
one dollar. 

No contract has been entered into 
by Fox for Morris bookings. A trial 
of the variety policy there for a week 
or so will determine the manager upon 
his future course, when the perma- 
nent booking agent will be chosen. 

The application for United Booking 
Offices bills had not been passed upon 
up to the moment when the Morris 
show was secured (to prevent any 
fluke at the opening). The under- 
standing Is reported that the City can 
not bill its shows above 34th street, 
while booking through Morris. Mr. 
O'Brien may continue to represent 
Fox. 



HOLDS THE STAR. 

Chicago, Dec. 15. 
Jones. Llnick ft Schaefer, in an- 
nouncing that they had leased the 
Star, stated that the bookings, for the 
present, would remain with the West- 
ern Vaudeville Association which has 
hooked the house since it opened. 
Chas. R. Hagedorn Is resident mana- 
ger for J. S. & L. Starting next Mon- 
day the policy of the house will be 
changed from two to three shows a 
day, six vaudeville acts and pictures. 



CROWL STAYS WITH W. V. A. 

Chicago, Dec. l. r ». 
The representative of Gus Sun in 
the Western Vaudeville Association 
will continue to be Chas. Crowl who 
came here from Springfield when the 
connection with the Sun Time and 
"The Association" was first establish- 
ed. In addition to doing the Sun 
bookings. Crowl Is selecting tho arts 
for Hurtlg & Seamon's Casino, on the 
North Side. 



Ryan and Richfield have been oblig- 
ed to cancel a few weeks, owing to 
the illness of Miss Richfield. Th«y 
were to have been at the Columbia, 
St. Louis, this week. 



STILL ANOTHER. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 15. 

It has been announced that J. Fred 
Zimmermann, who recently opened 
the Liberty at Broad and Columbia 
avenue, will build another "pop" 
vaudeville theatre at Germantown and 
Lehigh avenue. Mr. Zimmermann 
has purchased a plot of ground 90x 
200, and will erect a thoroughly mod- 
ern house, fully equipped to play big 
vaudeville acts. 

The new theatre will probably be 
named The Keystone and will be man- 
aged by M. W. Taylor of the Taylor 
& Kaufman agency, who is manager 
of the Liberty. 



NOT MUCH INVOLVED. 

A certain firm of booking agents 
voluntarily surrendering their license 
will begin an action shortly to recover 
the amount paid to the city as a li- 
cense fee at the time that the certifi- 
cate was granted. 

The agents maintain that when they 
secured the license it was Issued un- 
der the old law and that It was under 
the impression that they would be per- 
mitted to operate under the old law. 



TWO ••LOEWS" ON "SMALL TIME." 

The opening of a new "small time" 
theatre in Long Island City by a 
manager whose name is Loew and 
who advertises the fact he is playing 
"Loew Vaudeville" may lead to in- 
teresting complications. 

Marcus Loew, the president of 
what is more commonly known as the 
Loew Circuit, threatens to invoke the 
aid of the courts in restraining the 
Interloper from using "Loew" for ad- 
vertising purposes. 



ANOTHER AT THE REACH. 

Long Branch, N. J., Dec. 15. 

There's another busting into the 
branch's summer business. Jake 
Meyers and Ben Levine, New York 
parties, think they will build here. 
The building Is to be a "small timer." 
playing vaudeville and pictures. 

There are almost as many theatres 
at Long Branch now as thorn are sum- 
mer visitors. 



STKOXfJ ON AfiENTS. 

To have three agents lying awake 
nights figuring what shall he the best 
for his shows is the good fortune of 
Frank A. Keeney. who has a string 
of "small timers" around the country. 

Mr. Keeney started with Feiber & 
Shea, but branching out his managerial 
enterprises, he added a trail of agents, 
until now he counts 'em by threes. 

Feiher &. Shea still remain the prin- 
cipal arm. hooking the Keeney houses 
in Bridgeport. Now Britain (Conn.) 
and New York City f Third Avenue). 

M. R. Sheedy is slipping the stuff 
Into the Armory. Binghamton, N. Y., 
for Mr. Keeney. while Joe Wood is 
providing the Orpheum, Watertown, 
with h'lls. so that the shows there may 
split with another Wood booking at 
Koine, both In New York. (Keeney 
has the Watertown end.) 



SOL. SCHWARTZ, REGULAR 
BOOKER. 

"Get out of the way, I'm busy. 
Where's Bill Lykens? Oh, Bill, have 
you any try outs for next week. I can 
use 115, with two good acts." Tho 
speaker Is Sol. Schwartz, a young man 
with almost a mustache and little hair 
left on top. He is booking the Or- 
pheum, Yonkers; has been for a long 
while, right through the period that 
Brunelle has been taking care of Mt. 
Vernon and other P. F. Proctor "small 
time" places. 

The race between Messrs. Schwartz 
and Brunelle has been evened up late- 
ly by Sol securing the placement of 
programs for two new houses in New 
York. One Is at 145th Street and 8th 
Avenue, seating 1,000. The second Is 
on Clinton Street, with a capacity of 
800. Both are said to have M. Gos- 
dorfer as the main fellow. He Is also 
the man behind at the Yonkers Or- 
pheum. 

It is reported that Morris Schles- 
lnger and Mr. Schwartz are confab- 
bing about the new Schleslnger house 
at Newark. This report doesn't please 
Mr. Proctor who has had Newark to 
himself for a while now, and has 
grown to like it. The new house may 
open In February. 

(Schwartz books through the Uni- 
ted.) 



GANE BOOKING DIRECT. 

William J. Oane, who has been 
hooking acts for his Manhattan the- 
atre, through the Marcus Loew 
Agency, will book independently here- 
after. The first bill under the new 
regime was arranged this week. 



ANNIVERSARY FOR "SMALL TIME." 

According to the mass of eight and 
three sheets spread over the dead walls 
In the Lincoln Square district that 
"small time" house Is to have an an- 
niversary next week. The bills set 
forth a promise that a hill of extraor- 
dinary quantity and quality Is to be 
given. 



NO MOKE "PAM. DEPT." 

The Loew Clreiilt has lost Its "Fam- 
ily Department." a division established 
in the Loew agency to take eare of the 
"smallest time" on the "small time." 

Booking some of those, the Loew 
people discovered that many of the pic- 
ture houses were hilling "Loew vaude- 
ville" In three foot letters, adding 
"Look out for pirates. Th! Is the 
real vaudeville." 



Mnv Yohe Is reported to have mar- 
ried F m. Ravmond in Seattle. Her 
husband is with "The Ginger Bread 
Man" 



RELLE RAKER. 

Playing her first real engagement In 
New York at the Manhattan Opera 
House this week, Miss Baker has 
scored an unqualified success. 

So strong In fact has the little girl, 
who, but a few years aero was selling 
papers on the lower East Side, pnt it 
over that William TTammersteln has 
♦mgaered her as one of the features of 
the bill at the same house next week 

Miss Baker did something out of the 
ordinary when she landed at the Man- 
hattan, for she was placed In the un- 
usual position for a "single" woman 
entertainer, that of closing the show. 



The Rrondwny. at CMco. Pal., dam- 
aged by Are, Nov. 2", Is hetnc rebuilt 



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VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK 

Initial Presentation, First Appearance 
or Reappearance In or Around 

New York 



Grace La Kue (New Act), American. 

The Oromwells, American. 

Mile. Clark and Morse, American. 

Six Castillans, Colonial. 

Christy and Willis, (New Act), Co- 
lonial. 

Mrs. I)r. Munyon, Hammerstein's. 

Conroy and Harvey, Hammerstein's. 

Norton Sisters, Hammerstein's. 

Doneden Family, Hammerstein's. 

Ethel Green, Fifth Ave. 

Stickney's Circus, Bronx. 

May Elinore, Greenpolnt. 
SMALL TIMS. 

Allan, Delmain and Harold, Four- 
teenth Street. 

Ben Pierce, Fourteenth Street. 

"Counsel II," Savoy. 



**Three Thieves" (Melodramatic). 

20 Mlns.; Full Stage. 

Bronx. 

Paul Armstrong wrote "The Three 
Thieves," headline at the Bronx this 
week. If the act is to continue as a 
headline attraction around the cir- 
cuit it will have to be the -name of 
Paul Armstrong that will draw the 
money. The sketch never will. The 
program lays stress that Armstrong 
wrote "Alias Jimmy Valentine," — 
good for the billing, but hardly so for 
Mr. Armstrong. "Valentine" is a great 
show. "The Three Thieves" is not a 
great sketch. It is hard to work up 
a real heart interest or feeling when 
the cast calls for three men, each a 
crook. A burglar breaks into a house. 
While in hiding the owner enters. The 
burglar jumps out in time to save the 
man from suicide. The owner con- 
fides to the burglar he Is an embez- 
zler, and that the man who holds the 
forged paper is blackmailing him. 
The blackmailer is due to arrive in 
ten minutes to collect a little coin 
which the man cannot produce. Ex- 
posure threatens. The burglar hides 
again. When the blackmailer arrives 
he breaks out and pretends to be rob- 
bing the house. Holding up both men 
the burglar gets the forged paper 
which he turns over to the embezzler 
to burn. The sketch finishes with the 
burglar putting the eighty cents which 
he has managed to pilfer into the em- 
bezzler's child's bank. There is one 
moment in the sketch where it reaches 
an exciting point, but this is quickly 
passed over. Talk Is the principal in- 
gredient, not particularly bright talk 
at that. When the burglar looks into 
one of the rooms and discovers a child 
sleeping, he turns to the audience, 
saying "I thought someone was trying 
to kid me." Frank Deshon is the 
burglar and is featured. He should be, 
for Deshon carries the brunt, giving a 
very creditable performance. Robert 
Taber is the embezzler and A. Klne the 
blackmailer. Neither role is played 
convincingly. The piece is needful of 
the best cast that may be procured, 
for it is not strong enough to stand 
alone. The act may do for the bigger 
houses, aside from Paul Armstrong's 
name attachment, but it Is not big 
enough to top a bill in a theatre like 
the Bronx or any other Williams 
house. "No. 3" up there, yes; later, 
no. Dash. 



Carstens and Broslus. 

Fencing. 

15 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Star, Chicago. 

In this hey-day of wonders with the 
public clamoring for novelties, the 
managers striving to supply the public 
demand and the producers endeavor- 
ing to unearth things before unseen, an 
original offering of any kind is gen- 
erally welcomed into the vaudeville 
circle with open arms. Carstens and 
Brosius are delivering something orig- 
inal, something novel and something 
well worth while in their fencing turn, 
which with the smallest amount of 
doctoring should develop into one of 
the season's finds. A third man does 
the announcing, acquainting the au- 
dience with the past history of the 
principals, explaining the nature of the 
different weapons used and the rules 
of the contests as well as acting in the 
capacity of time-keeper and referee. 
According to the latter, both men are 
heavily laden with titles in their cho- 
sen profession. The costumes worn are 
evidently made for the sport, if It 
could be called a sport, and help add 
to the general picture. The act opens 
with French fencing foils. The con- 
test is timed and the man scoring the 
most points is the victor. The cos- 
tumes hardly permit an accident, nev- 
ertheless the contest can be worked up 
to the exciting point. Something that 
sounded like "touch-shay" was called 
when an opponent scored. This gave 
the rough-necks at the Star an oppor- 
tunity to try and twist the novelty Into 
a comedy offering. The Italian duel- 
ing swords followed the foils, and next 
the modern sabre was Introduced. For 
the latter two contests the men donned 
helmets that protected the head from 
Injury for the rules permit a stroke to 
count on any portion of the body. For 
a finish the pair were busy with En- 
glish staffs. The staffs are made of 
sout bamboo, six feet In length and 
look capable of crushing one's skull 
with the proper pressure. Everything 
goes in this game and both men seem 
to grow enthusiastic. It looks bully 
to the average American, for it car- 
ries a certain amount of danger and 
with Carstens and Broslus behind the 
staffs it hardly looks like a frame-up. 
If it is, they have rehearsed It well. 
This Is the best bit of the turn and Is 
sufficiently strong to carry the act 
through anywhere. The one draw- 
back is the announcer. He gives 
the whole affair the unpleasant 
appearance of a freak attraction. Per- 
haps, if featured as It should be, since 
it is really a novelty and one possess- 
ing value, this fact would be over- 
looked. (A program description and 
explanation could cover his absence.) 
A black velvet drop gives the setting 
a good background. At the Star Car- 
stens and Broslus opened the show. In 
this position they scored a hit. In a 
lower spot they would- probably have 
shown up better. The swordsmen 
have something which carries a cer- 
tain amount of possibilities. They must 
arrange them suitable for vaudeville. 
This should require very little work, 
for it will appeal to the patrons of the 
better grade vaudeville houses. At 
the Star the audience look for the slap 
stick brand of comedy, still they 
opined that Carstens and Broslus were 
the goods. Wynn. 



Nana. 

Dances. 

7 Mins.; Full Stage (Palace). 

American. 

"Nana" is new billing for Les Sous- 
loffs, foreign dancers, who opened on 
the Morris Circuit in the west. All 
the reports reaching the east, about 
these dancers are true. Nana's assis- 
tant is programed as "M. Alexsis." 
Nana is a corking looking girl, with two 
changes of costume, each extraordinar- 
ily attractive. For whirlwind work, 
they have had no equals, and for gen- 
eral appearances there has been no 
dancing act to touch it. Were Alexsis 
to extend himself a trifle, if he could 
do so, there's no Russian male dancer 
with anything on him. His whirls 
especially are exceptional. But Nana 
is the queen. Some gal that. The act 
can headline any show. Sime. 



Arthur Dengon. 

Songs and Talk. • 

16 Mlns.; One. 

Alhambra. 

"Songs and talk" is miscalling the 
specialty that Arthur Deagon has ar- 
ranged for vaudeville. Songs would 
cover it much better, or songs and 
travesty even more appropriate. The 
talk consists only of a couple of dia- 
lect stories, not particularly new but 
still giving Deagon a chance to catch 
his breath between songs. Mr. Dea- 
gon is a versatile chap. When he de- 
cided upon entering vaudeville it was 
merely a question of which of his 
many accomplishments he should feat- 
ure. He has decided that voice was 
the big thing. From the manner in 
which the Alhambra audience received 
his efforts he has made no mistake. 
The first few minutes might be braced 
up a bit. There is too much of the 
sameness, starting with an Italian 
number with the usual grand opera 
strains running through it and then 
going into a medley of grand opera 
airs, is going it a little strong on the 
heavy stuff. The medley is travestied 
but still the music is there. From the 
medley on, the specialty Is all that 
could be asked for, and moves quickly 
with many good laughs besides the ex- 
cellent singing voice of the comedian 
to recommend it. A good finish is pro- 
vided through a parody idea on "Every 
Little Movement," In which the singer 
uses a dummy with which he dances. 
He places a big laugh at the finish, 
Just where it ought to be. Arthur Dea- 
gon will have no trouble in the vaude- 
ville field. He has a likeable person- 
ality, Is versatile, clever and a natural 
entertainer. The Alhambra audience 
clamored for more, but Deagon wisely 
made a neat little speech with a good 
laugh In It, and left them clamoring. 

Dash. 



Franklin and Pierce. 
Songs and Dances. 
One. 
American. 

A boy and girl have framed up an 
act that will do for "small time" only. 
The one noticeable portion of It is 
when the girl wears a "mirror dress." 
The dance behind the newspaper mere- 
ly serves to hide their faces. Some 
must have been Joking them when sug- 
gesting this and it has been done be- 
fore. Sime. 



Lydia Barry. 

Songs. 

IS Mins.; One. 

Fifth Ave. 

Lydia Barry's first New York ap- 
pearance as a single is a welcome 
addition to varieties which numbers 
very few successful single female en- 
tertainers. Miss Barry made rather a 
radical change when she essayed a 
lone turn. For the past few years she 
has been second to George Felix in a 
comedy sketch in which she figured 
more as a "feeder." Her initial ap- 
pearance held interest for the inner 
circle, for It 1b generally conceded she 
was trying in the most difficult field. 
It Is not easy to follow the three or 
four high-priced single women. No 
matter what the salary the comparison 
is always there. Lydia, however, will 
without a doubt convince the ones to 
be convinced before the week is out 
that she is to be considered in the 
running with the best. Always a 
good dresser Miss Barry is displaying 
a couple of wonderous frocks, that 
poor man could not describe, unless 
of course, one is a Melville. The 
specialty, however, is not one of dress. 
The singer wears only two frocks, al- 
though it seems as though she wears 
several through the discarding of furs 
and a hat at different times. Miss 
Barry affects no particular style in 
her work. Her charm lies in a cer- 
tain hidden sense of humor, or trav- 
esty it might be called. It is not 
brought out in big type but there is 
always a covered smile or laugh In 
whatever she does that becomes infec- 
tious. Miss Barry adds value through 
becoming a good comedy number as 
well. One more good song is all that 
Miss Barry needs to give her a cork- 
ing repertoire. Working with a piano 
player, she opens with "Barry" a 
song about her "Dad" that has a 
catchy melody and becomes a good 
number solely through the clever 
handling by the singer. "Twenty 
Years Ago," in which the singer in a 
different manner than has been before 
shown displays the style of song 
popular twenty years back and the 
ones that we rave over in our modern 
times. It is an excellent opportunity 
for Miss Barry to put into action her 
comedy spirit. She sends it over 
quietly and to the best possible ef- 
fect. After each bit the applause and 
laughter were of sufficient volume to 
guarantee success on this one num- 
ber alone. The third number callfed 
"Original Bits" brought out imita- 
tions, but not the usual sort. It is 
more the Idea of how popular artists 
would sing the same song. It is not 
carried far however. Only Anna 
Held and Maggie Cllne were given 
and these more for comedy purposes. 
It did very well. A strong number is 
needed to follow this. At present 
Miss Barry is reciting a short bit and 
then showing how a Boston society 
girl would do It. Well done and 
laughable, but not strong enough to 
follow the good things gone before. 
Miss Barry was on "No. 4" at the 
Fifth Ave., registering a solid hit. 
She will have no trouble doing it on 
any bill. Each time she left the 
stage, there was a real reason for her 
coming back, and she has the right 
idea of not doing too much. Daxfi. 



VARIETY 



15 



Frank Campeau and Oo. 
♦'The Tin Horn" ( Melodramatic). 
17 Mlns.; Three (Special Set). 
American. 

"The Tin Horn" for vaudeville, as a 
sketch, means nothing. Arnold Daly 
presents it and must have produced 
the piece, for it bears his handiwork. 
There's a certain class and quality to 
Mr. Daly's work that, could he only 
grasp the vaudeville field aright, 
would give him a big vogue as a pro- 
ducer in it. In his selection of playlets 
as well Mr. Daly evidences that he be- 
lieves certain sketches must get over. 
And assuredly they would were he to 
bring them within the vaudeville limi- 
tations. Take this piece as the ex- 
ample. Going right to the finish of it, 
why could not the melodramatic shoot- 
ing and deaths, have been averted by 
the gambler holding his accusers at 
bay, without a shot fired — no deaths 
(they were dying fast enough at the 
American Monday night up to then — 
and after), with the girl returning to 
claim her lover as a living hero in- 
stead of a dead one — almost. Those 
are the kind of heroics that get over 
for your mellerdrammer crowd, Mr. 
Daly. They don't appreciate the 
finer points, never did and never will, 
while the admission runs from fifteen 
cents to one dollar. And then again, 
why place the excellent actor that Mr. 
Campeau is to uphold a dramatic in- 
cident all by himself. Not one of the 
other five principals did anything for 
the piece. It was Mr. Campeau's 
strong playing at a critical moment 
that held the gallery in submission. 
At most the story is trite, nearly fool- 
ish, and doesn't start until the piece 
has nearlv, ended. The early portion 
is about, sufficient to cause the ordi- 
nary gallery of these times to drive it 
off the stage. An honest gambler 
loves a girl in a mining camp. He 
is called "The Tin Horn," (expression 
is the vernacular to describe a 
"small" betting man). The girl 
loves another. The other is a crook. 
He robbed the bank. The gambler 
causes him to disgorge the money, but 
permits the girl he loves to flee with 
a self-confessed robber, who is not on 
a plane surelv with an honest gam- 
bler. Once away from the camp and 
broke, the robber confesses to his 
lady love that the gambler is the real 
fellow. So she goes back to the "lay 
out," to tell the gambler she picked 
a lemon, but will stick to him. Upon 
arriving there the girl finds her 
gambler all shot up. A mob of 
miners came to arrest or lynch him 
for robbing the cashier he did not rob. 
Did he "squeal" on the other fellow? 
He did not. Just turned off the light, 
backed up in the corner, and when the 
mob entered, fired two shots at the 
floor. The leader of the mob fired 
another, hitting the floor at the same 
place. Those shots were deadly 
though, for the leader was dragged 
off, while it required a drink of 
brandy to bring the gambler back to 
tell Mamie it was right, he knew, etc., 
which let the curtain down on a well- 
produced but impossible piece as it 
is now constructed. Sime. 



Five Keiths. 
Singing and Dancing. 
22 Mins. Full Stage. 
Star, Chicago. 

The Five Keiths have constructed 
a first-class dancing turn, principally 
because It is away from the cut and 
dried troupe work, but mostly because 
of the calibre of the dancing. What 
they attempt they do well and leave 
nothing unfinished. Their graceful- 
ness is a great asset to them and does 
not escape the notice of the most un- 
observing. The quintet is made up of 
three men and two women. The lat- 
ter offered one song probably to till 
up the time taken for a change. The 
stage wait would have done just as 
well, for the girls are not singers. All 
the talent and grace apparent in their 
footwork seemed to vanish during their 
vocal effort. One of the men plays 
the bag pipes throughout the whole 
act, but does not seem to produce the 
sweet toned music which has made the 
pipes one of the favorite musical in- 
struments. Perhaps it was the fault 
of the pipes. In the dancing routine 
the Keiths offer a Scotch dance, a 
sword dance, a sailor's hornpipe and 
an Irish reel. The girls have a danc- 
ing specialty of their own which went 
quite as well as anything else. The 
dancing is excellent all the way, espe- 
cially as the Keiths offer it. For each 
number the costumes are changed 
which helps considerably. With an 
appropriate setting this act should soon 
find it way to the front for the danc- 
ing will guarantee its success. The 
song and pipes need attention, though, 
for they reflect on the general merits 
of the offering. At the Star the Five 
Keiths scored a substantia} hit. 



"Figures de Ciro" (Drumutic). 
(■rand Guignol, Paris. 

Another Parisian "shocker" by An- 
dre de Lorde and naturally a col- 
laborator, M. Montignac. A man who 
boasts of iron nerves, wagers to spend 
a night in a chamber of horrors of 
a traveling waxworks show. A girl, 
fugutive from justice, who has sought 
refuge there, gives the place a touch 
of "the real" that causes the man 
to die from sheer fright. His dying 
shriek attracts the police and the girl 
is nabbed. The minions of the law- 
think the corpse is one of the wax 
figures fallen from its stand. The 
play is horrible, and although admir- 
ably presented, would be better left 
undone. Ken. 



Pooley and Sales open for a thirty- 
week tour of the Orpheum Circuit 
starting Jan. 9. 



"Condolence" (Comedy). 

15 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 

(■rand Guignol, Paris. 

"Condolence" is a study of human 
nature. It portrays the visits made 
by friends to the family of a deceased 
son-in-law. Much comedy develops 
from the efforts of a would-be sculptor 
to gain undue newspaper publicity at 
the expense of the deceased. An amus- 
ing Parisian type is that of the un- 
dertaker, who is a check taker at the 
theatre, and who sells "Authors' tick- 
ets" to some of the mourners to make 
a theatre party the night of the fun- 
eral. The act is a little gem and 
contains real satire on modern soci- 
ety. Krn. 



Tasmanian-Van Dieman Troupe. 

Acrobatics. 

12 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Fifth Ave. 

Five girls make up the troupe which 
spend the first half of time allotted in 
ground acrobatics and a display of 
strength by one of the women in 
holding the others in various pyramid 
arrangements. The acrobats by the 
women are attractive but at present 
spoiled through the poor idea of 
dressing. The girls wear ankle 
length dresses, always an ugly length 
on the stage, and In the case of acro- 
batics, an awkward one. If dresses 
must be worn, and they are not neces- 
sary, knee length should be the thing. 
Following the acrobatics, an arrange- 
ment similar to the Curzon Sisters 
is used in which the girls take part 
in a flying affair while holding on by 
their teeth. The wheel allows of 
three of the girls working at one time. 
While it brings applause, neither the 
apparatus, the work nor the manner 
of presentation can be compared with 
that of the Curzon Sisters. The Tas- 
manians were probably brought into 
New York just at this time to stand 
off the Curzons, playing the Hippo- 
drome. The Hippodrome girls have 
nothing to worry about. The Van 
Diemens would do well to drop the 
latter part of the performance and 
work out a more prolonged routine of 
acrobatics. A troupe of woman acro- 
bats would be novelty enough in 
itself. Dash. 



"Hubottagu" (Draniutic). 
Grand Guignol, Paris. 

"Sabottage" is the principal one- 
act play at the Grand Guignol. This 
newly coined word means wilful dam- 
age done in the course of a strike. 
The father of a sick child goes to a 
strike meeting. The latter's condition 
takes a serious turn. The doctor de- 
clares an operation may save the 
child's life. The sudden failure of 
the electric current to shed sufficient 
light to permit the operation results 
in the little one's death. The mother 
is weeping over the corpse when the 
father returns greatly elated, saying 
the strike has been won by the cut- 
ting off of the electric current. The 
curtain falls with the mother shriek- 
ing "Murderer!" at the stunned and 
bewildered father. The piece is poig- 
nantly dramatic, and produces a ter- 
rible effect. Moreover, it is splendid- 
ly acted. At/'. 



"In Peii d'Ideal" (Comedy). 
Grand Guignol, Paris. 

This is one of the two humorous 
sketches on the program of the (J rand 
Guignol for December. "Un I'eu 
d'Ideal" is by Urbain Gohier. It is a 
funny idealization of crime, it shows 
a burglar with an oily tongue robbing 
a senator, not of bis valuables, but 
of the affections of his lady love. Ken. 



Clarice Mnync secured an extension 
of English time for five weeks. Miss 
Mayne will play that much longer 
over here, appearing Dec. 26 at Buf- 
falo, then Toronto, going on to the 
Majestic, Chicago, and other middle 
western houses for the remainder of 
the limited term. The Marinelli of- 
fice fixed it. 



Kay Montgomery and Healey Sisters. 
Songs and Dance. 
15 Mins., One. 
Fifth Ave. 

This being the trio's first New 
York appearance it would appear from 
the general frame-up of their routine 
that they held the Metropolitan audi- 
ences very cheaply. "Alexander 
Jones" and a couple more of the 
songs they are using are quite fam- 
iliar even though they may be very 
well rendered. In these days of 
popular-songs-reeled - off - while - you- 
wait and with a thousand artists 
about ready to grab them as they 
come out of the finishing machine the 
"Old Boys" won't do at all. The 
usual routine is followed with too 
much "coon shouting" by the man 
and not enough pretty dressing by the 
girls. The opening costume should be 
relegated to the rear at once. First 
impressions, if not lasting, are at 
least important. The frocks worn 
later are an improvement but they 
still need lots of attention In order to 
compete successfully with the Mel- 
notte girls and other pairs doing the 
same style of work. The finish in 
"rube" character is the best the trio 
offers. Here also an improvement 
could be made by more dancing. The 
man seems to be a good dancer. The 
act, with improvements, may do for 
an early position in the big houses. 
Tho first step should be new songs. 

Dash. 



Kd. Wynn and P. O'Malley Jennings. 
Talk and Songs. 
10 Mins., One. 
Hniiiniergtein's. 

Ed. Wynn returns to vaudeville with 
a new partner, from the legitimate. 
The newcomer is P. O'Malley Jen- 
nings, an English comedian. He 
also returns and is welcome. The 
turn the two present is of the regu- 
lation talking and singing variety, at 
present largely made up of- the 
"daffy-dils" that appear in one of the 
dallies, and which Wynn did before. 
The men dress in evening attire, worn 
effectively. Large laughs are ob- 
tained from the "Panama" comedy 
hat worn by Wynn. Jennings makes 
an excellent foil as an asinine Eng- 
lishman. At Hammerstein's this 
week, in a fine spot, (next to closing 
the first part) the act provoked much 
laughter. It Is a clever comedy turn 
worked out along familiar lines. 

Fred. 

OUT OF TOWN 

Guido Gialdini. 

Whistler. 

7 Mins.; One (2); Two (4); Or 

Chutes, San Francisco. ' > 

Gialdini is billed as an "Kuropean 
Novelty Whistler." The "novelty" is 
that of accompanying a whistling rec- 
ord on a cabinet graphophone. Gial- 
dini possesses whistling ability of 
great range and power, hitting the 
high notes true and easily which sound 
not unpleasant to the ear, as they are 
of a soft round tone free from shrill- 
ness. The routine is of classical se- 
lections, straight throughout, no trick 
whistling being Introduced. As a 
vaudeville offering Gialdini will prob- 
ably prove pleasing to a small ma- 
jority, but will never secure the ap- 
preciation due his ability. Fountain. 
(Continued on Page 18.) 



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VARIETY 



ALHAMUKA, PARIS. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $1,0OO.) 

Paris, Nov. 30. 

The muse Terpsichore reigns at this 
popular hall tor the next fortnight. 
Out of fifteen vaudeville acts on the 
program six are mainly dancing. In 
spite of this the sh^w Is varied and 
pleases. 

Mile. Borellya, ch ante use, is tirst on 
the program, but appears at 10.30. 1 
remember her in "The Prince f Pil- 
sen" at the Olympia. She jpossesses 
a strong voice, somehow did not re- 
ceive the applause expected. Jenkins 
Brothers make good as eccentric come- 
dians. Cray and McCarthy, comic 
acrobats, also go well. 

Foot Gers, an imitator of Fragson 
and an "Apache" dancer, has made 
much progress during the past two 
years. He has become quite a star in 
his way. Harry Lamore, however, is 
a better parodist, and uses Tiis talent 
as a wire walker to good purpose. He 
retains his former imitation of a Chi- 
nese magician. 

Heideureich has brought his aerial 
ballet from the Folies Bergere. The 
show is much appreciated. 1 should 
explain he is presenting his own show 
— with the Alhambra scenery — of 
seven "Hying sisters" but it resembles 
tire aerial section which he Introduced 
into the Folies bergere ballet in Sep- 
tember. 

Rastus and Banks (colored) take 
several curtains with their "rag-tftne." 
The woman is new to Paris, perhaps 
more proficient than the partner of 
last year. 

The itobertys find their former suc- 
cess at this house. The woman with 
her two young dancers, certainly merit 
the applause they secure. 

The Dufor trio, danseurs; Laura 
Cabiacs, with her animated scene; the 
Condors, contortionists; Chevaiier de 
lien r off, haute ecole, with his danseuse 
which the horse is made to imitate 
as gracefully as possible; Les Silvas, 
two Portuguese ladder performers 
(attired as firemen); Les Taianos, 
Spanish singers and dancers, and pic- 
tures constitute the remainder of the 
program. 

Any and either can claim to be the 
headliner. It is a good all-round 
show, without any particular novelty 
or main attraction. Ken. 



ALL OFF THIS TIME. 

The second disruption of the James 
and Sadie Leonard act is the final one, 
according to the booking agents. Rich- 
ard Anderson who is now out of the 
turn, will remain out. It is also said 
that Mr. and Mrs. Leonard will not 
appear together on the stage. 

A season's tour, threatened once be- 
fore when temporary annoyances 
caused the act to cancel a couple of 
weeks, has now been abandoned. 

Pat Casey is the commission-suffer- 
ing agent. 



GOULD'S SOCIETY CIRCUS. 

A big society circus has been plan- 
ned for the holidays at Georgian Court, 
the beautiful estate of George J. Gould 
at Lakewood, N. J. 

The tan bark ring of the Casino 
will be fitted up to resemble the in- 
terior of a big circus tent. 



DAINTY DUCHESS. 

L. Lawrence Weber's "Dainty Duch- 
ess" needs comedy. Until that is there, 
it won't be a good show. 

Things go in fits and streaks. All 
season the troupes have been coming 
into New York on both Wheels short 
good principal women. Weber's show 
enters with all good principal women, 
and short of men. It's like playing 
teter-tauter. Either side is always 
up. The plank never balances. 

The principal comedian In "The 
Dainty Duchess" is Joe Morris. Not 
alone that he is the principal corns- 
iian with his name spelled out in 
capital letters, but he is the only come- 
dian in the pieces. As Mr. Morris 
plays the same Hebrew character in 
the first part and burlesque, he's got 
to be a mighty good Hebrew come- 
dian, not quite good enough to bring 
the "Dainty Duchess" up to where it 
should be with the Watson sisters and 
Margie Hilton for the feminine sup- 
port, along with good dressing and 
fairly well put on v numbers. There 
are plenty of better pop selections than 
those in use. 

In the first part, a farce credited to 
ChaB. Horwitz and named "Bradley 
From Wall Street," it's all Morris. 
When he enters shortly after the cur- 
tain goes up, Morris goes into a mono- 
log, winding that up with parodies, 
mostly on old airs. Sometime after he 
and the Watson girls compose a con- 
versational "three-act" for the pur- 
pose of permitting Morris to "spring 
gags." It's all dialog. No action 
and no "business." In burlesque nine 
times out of ten a "situation" will 
draw more laughs than the best line 
ever written. There Is some attempt 
made at fun by selling a hat, the wear- 
er of which will be handed money by 
every passer-by. That's pretty old 
money changing stuff. 

At the Columbia Tuesday evening 
the house laughed immoderately at 
many things, including the verses of 
Morris' "Hickory Tree" song in the 
burlesque, a continuation under an- 
other name of "Hinky Dee" in busi- 
ness and melody if not in lyrics. 
That a Morris also sang this may miti- 
gate. One or two of the verses were 
warm; the others harmless. 

The nearest approach to real fun In 
the burlesque was when the men gath- 
ered around a table in a scene that 
was given in Lew Fields' piece "It 
Happened in Nordland" several years 
ago. It is not carried out nearly as 
well here as in the original. 

In the burlesque also a couple of 
the men besides Morris assume to be 
comedians, but they are not. The near- 
est approach is the grotesque char- 
acter taken as a female impersona- 
tion by J. Maurice Holden. He se- 
cures little from it, though carrying 
the role through both parts, along 
with Morris. It is too grotesque in 
make-up to procure additional comedy 
unless roughhoused. 

So the show dritis from opening 
until close barren of that which it 
needs the most. Three women and 
'Joe Morris have been assigned to 
make the "Duchess" a ranking show. 
They are not enough, though the three 
women can handle their share. 

Those Watson girls, Fanny and 
Kitty, are classy looking for burlesque. 
Each has several numbers. Fanny 



doesn't handle "Mandy" very well In 
the first part, depending too much 
upon the "mirror dresses" worn by 
the choristers and her own Alice Lloyd 
spotlight mirror, for the encores which 
are given. Mr. Weber should take 
a good look at the dresses in the num- 
ber, and the little round mirrors 
(given away as advertisement) sewn 
on the clothes. It makes a cheap 
looking outfit for a "novelty." 

The remainder of the costuming, of 
many changes, is very tasteful 
throughout the performance. A couple 
of the costumes are quite pretty. 

For dressing though the Watson 
girls are away up. Their clothes look 
good always and they wear them well. 
In the olio act, Fanny and Kitty 
though dancing little, change twice, 
each time presenting a dressy appear- 
ance, and score more on looks than 
on the songs. The singing repertoire 
could be improved. The sisters seem 
to be trying to leave gingery -selec- 
tions requiring action and energy. 

With a "moon" song in the olio, 
Miss Hilton had another "moon" num- 
ber for the first selection of the bur- 
lesque. It's a poor arrangement. 
Margie sang two numbers in the open- 
er, looking very pretty as a Scotch girl, 
leading "The Bloom is on the Heath- 
er" with the chorus In kilts also. 
Again in red tights Margie showed 
finely in the burlesque leading a 
march, in the center of which some 
comedy was attempted once more by 
the comedians. The burlesque is "Sul- 
tan for a Day" held over from last 
season and perhaps seasons before 
that. 

Fanny Watson had a number In 
each piece, with much more dialog to 
handle than Miss Hilton. Beyond sing- 
ing and changing her clothes, Margie 
wasn't very busy. She gowned her- 
self attractively, equally with the Wat- 
sons, for opportunities permitting. 

Sixteen girls are in the chorus with 
one who may become noted for looks. 
She had the principal part in an en- 
tirely unnecessary undressing scene at 
the finale of the flrbt part. It ap- 
proached vulgarity. 

The olio starts off well with the 
Watson Sisters, followed by Oscar 
Lewis and Sam Green. These men 
play principal parts In both pieces. 
For a burlesque olio their restaurant 
scene with the comedy signs recalling 
the days of the American Four or 
Quartet, makes an excellent act. The 
entire turn scored, one of the men be- 
ing seated in an orchestra chair at 
the opening. 

It should have closed the olio, with 
the Baker-Devoe Trio in between. This 
grotesque comedy acrobatic number 
needs a little more speed for the de- 
sired results. N 

L. Lawrence had better get to^work 
on the comedy department. He needs 
it three ways, players, pieces and fun, 
though a capable complement of the 
first can make the other two. 

Bime. 



LINCOLN SQUARE. 

A good "small time" show was the 
answer at the Lincoln Square for the 
first half of the week. There were 
two sketches — dramatic and comedy 
— two comedy singing turns, a single 
woman doing classical numbers, and 
a gymnastic act. 

Caroline Dixon was the single, open- 
ing the show. Her repertoire of clas- 
sical songs was well received. The 
next number was a black-faced team, 
Spiegle and Dunn, who cleaned up 
with a corking singing and talking 
act. 

Shorey Campbell and Co. had a 
comedy skit based largely on "Rube" 
Goldberg's "Foolish Questions" which 
make up half of the dialog. The 
act was a laugh producer. 

Robert Lee Hill and Co. presented 
"The Swag," a melodramatic thriher, 
in which the author has incorporated 
his entire profane vocabulary. "Hell" 
is heard no less than nine times. 
There are also a few "damns" thrown 
in for good measure. The act is no 
longer using the phonograph and 
flashlight tricks to trap the "crooked" 
detective, but instead the telephone 
plays a prominent part in his unmask- 
ing. The male portion of the cast 
is sufficiently strong, but the woman 
is lacking. 

Kenney and Hollis were next to 
closing. As they came on a few start- 
ed to walk out, but the boys soon 
stopped them and after they got start- 
ed, did their regular turn and then 
filled In for eight minutes longer, pull- 
ing down the hit of the show. The 
Democtos (New Acts) closed the bill. 
Pictures. Fred. 



Alfred Whelan has cancelled his 
American time, sailing to-day for Lon- 
don where he is to open Dec. 26 at 
the Palace. Mr. Whelan says 111 
health since arriving on this side caus- 
ed him to return abroad. He had a 
long tour booked In the west through 
the Marlnelll office. 



GANE'S MANHATTAN. 

Billy Gane is now booking acts on 
his own hook, and the first bill un- 
der the independent regime was given 
the stamp of approval by the Man- 
hattan regulars, although it was not 
as strong as some of the others that 
have previously appeared at this 
house. 

Gane says things will come his way 
as soon as he has his booking office 
fully established. 

The bill, in addition to Chinese 
Johnny Williams, McCauley and Don- 
nelly, Richards and Thatcher, Palean 
and Marie Mason (New Acts) offered 
two strong-voiced soloists, male and 
female, with Illustrated songs. An 
excellent array of pictures. 

Chinese Johnny Williams, with his 
exposure of feats of legerdemain, was 
greeted with laughter, while Palean 
and his ventriloquistlc figures, were 
the source of amusement. McCauley 
and Donnelly made a good impres- 
sion, the dancing of the blackface 
comedian scoring in particular. 

Richards and Thatcher did well, 
considering the severe hoarseness of 
the woman. The man's "Whoops My 
Dear" song was a big hit with the 
men. A piano is used In the act. 
The woman makes an attractive 
change of wardrobe for the closing 
song. The team would benefit by 
omitting the "kidding" of people in 
front. Mark. 



"They'd better get more novelties 
for that vaudeville game," says Geo. 
M. Cohan In the current issue of Cohan 
ft Harris* "Spot Light." 



VARIITY 



V 



FIFTH AVE. 

(Estimated CH>st of 8how $8,760.) 

It seemed a pity to waste a first 
class show Monday night, but that is 
what happened. The house was not 
more than half-filled and the audi- 
ence not over generous in applause. 

The show for no known reason start- 
ed late. Things never seem to go as 
they should at the Fifth Avenue. The 
orchestra didn't show until 8.25, and 
the performance proper commenced at 
8.35. The Two Vivians opened the 
entertainment. The Vivians have im- 
proved their specialty since first here- 
abouts sometime ago. They have 
worked out a showy and interesting 
routine. It started the show with a 
rush. 

The Pedersen Bros, were "No. 3," 
a rather unusual place for an acro- 
batic act. The boys deserve it for a 
slight reception evidenced they were 
known and the capital work of tne 
comedian brought big returns. The 
right idea of getting comedy out of 
his work is what brings the boys out 
head and shoulders above other ring 
acts. 

Augustus Neville and Co. hold down 
an important spot with a sketch called 
"Politics and Petticoats" in which the 
author has shown a keen knowledge 
of the wants of vaudeville. The 
piece depends entirely upon an un- 
looked for climax and it comes at just 
the proper point and puts the act over 
in fitting style. 

Laddie Cliff sang five or six songs 
and then topped off a real hit with a 
smasher with his eccentric dancing. 
The lively "kid" just can't keep still 
and his bright face and manner gets 
the audience a-movLng with him. 

"The Courtiers" filled in nicely. The 
act does not Improve any with seeing. 
It is a pretty, clean musical specialty. 
Noisy at times, red fiery at others 
and just nice in spots. The horns 
kicked up a big fuss and a few patri- 
otic ones stood up while they played 
"The Star Spangled Banner." 

Nat Wills came along in the second 
half. He has a whole new bunch of 
talk and has divorced Hortense for- 
ever from the way the patter got over. 

Nat has left the fat girl for cows. 
His experience while crossing the At- 
lantic acting as chambermaid to a 
bunch of bovine beauties Is highly 
amusing. Some of the talk gets edge- 
ways now and again but Nat can 
handle the stuff In a manner that 
makes it funny. It is really as much 
the funny little grin that he pulls 
as it is the talk that gets the laughs. 
Nat is not as strong in parodies as 
usual. "Every Little Movement" and 
"Barber Shop Chord" are his two best. 
These went exceedingly well. Wills 
i with his new talk (which is his) is 
^a new act. Let us hope he will be 
allowed to be the first to take it over 
the circuits. ^ 

Ray Montgomery and Healey Sis- 
ters, Lydla Barry and Tasmanlan-Van 
Dlemen Troupe, (New Acts). 
\ Dash. 



Sophia Bloom, formerly secretary 
to Edward CyHayman, of the W. V. A., 
Chicago, has accepted another position. 
This will correct the impression she 
severed her connections with "The 
Association" to be married. 



AMERICAN. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,810.) 

The show on the stage at the Ameri- 
can this week could not have been 
recognized from the program Monday 
evening. The bill was all chopped 
up, many names listed in the billing 
not appearing on the indicators. 
Others had their places. The house 
was top heavy. 

The show started rapidly, because 
they died fast. They were dying all 
evening. But a few successes came 
out of the eighteen acts. The faster 
they died, the better the show seemed, 
for that gave speed through speedy 
exits. 

Will Van Allen opened. He is the 
foreigner who once talked, then played 
a violin. Now he plays the violin only. 
That's better. The illusion, "Woman 
in the Case," was "No. 3." All the 
act needs now as it needed when at 
Hammersteln's, is showmanship. The 
trick is excellent, and the act should 
have been made important through 
a better position. 

The Four Amaranths got the first 
good applause. They are an English 
acrobatic girl combination. With two 
minutes out of the act, it would be a 
dandy. There is much useless matter 
in the opening. 

Sam J. Curtis and Co. scored in their 
"school act," with Isabel Crawford, a 
pretty blonde, seemingly new. Elsie 
Gilbert is still the valuable comedy 
assistant to Mr. Curtis, and Olive 
Drown Bang her song nicely. 

Jessie BToughton reappeared, scor- 
ing quite hard when singing a light 
number by herself upon the stage. 
This should suggest to Miss Broughton 
that her chance over here lies in be- 
coming a single pianologiste. She 
•needs no company. Her voice and 
looks, with even fair numbers, will 
put her over very big. 

At the Monday matinee Tom Terris 
and Co. presented "A Man's Shadow." 
Once was enough. In the evening 
"Scrooge" was around again, which 
filled the lobby with the "deadheads" 
just before intermission. 

In the second part Karno's Company 
in "A Night in a London Club," a revi- 
val over here, made the laughing hit of 
the bill. Though full of rour* 1 . slap- 
stick, and the usual Karno ingredients, 
it looks like the best of all the Karno 
acts, not excepting "The Music Hall." 
The hit with S. Jefferson as the dude 
was really very funny. Mr. Jefferson, 
Chas. Chaplin, Arthur Dandee, Muriel 
Palmer and Frank Melroyd all did fam- 
ously. 

Before the Karno act, Wlnsor Mc- 
Kay drew one sketch, retiring, and 
Allen Shaw, just returned from Aus- 
tralia, stepped Into one of the vacan- 
cies and the worst spot in the bill, 
though he held them. The Bros. Lloyd 
closed. 

One of the applause hits of the even- 
ing appeared under an assumed name. 
The act is a new one to the east. 

Nana, "The Tin Horn" and Frank- 
lin and Pierce are under New Acts. 
Ed. Latell, Murphy and Francis and La 
Petite Mlgnon also appeared. Miss 
Mlgnon Is foolishly attempting an im- 
personation of Bert Williams. Her 
best is of Marie Dressier. With a new 
repertoire, this girl might do some- 
thing. 04m*. 



HAMMERSTEIN'S VICTORIA. 
(Estimated Cost of Show, $8,425.) 

Just what the cause of the dearth of 
audience at "The Corner" was early 
in the week would be hard to define. 
Perhaps it was because Aaron Kessler 
had gone out of town. No matter the 
cause the fact remains. 

The show wasn't one that would at- 
tract a howling mob but withal it was 
pleasing, for anybody that hasn't been 
to a New York vaudeville theatre for 
the past year or so. 

The procession was started by Ford 
and Miller a couple of boys who pre- 
sented a pretty routine of hard and 
soft shoe dancing, with a song or two 
thrown in for good measure. The 
house was walking in but they man- 
aged to put over their three trick steps 
at the close with good effect. Count 
DeButz and Tossell, a comedy cycling 
act, with one man working straight 
and the comedian clowning in an ec- 
centric costume held down the second 
position with honors. 

Yvette, the violinist from the Vic- 
toria Roof, filled in at third. She did 
her regular routine of classical selec- 
tions and closed with a "rag" number. 
This is her third week "down stairs." 
The "Yvette wriggle" done to the ac- 
companiment of the "rag," caused 
quite a stir. 

Ed. Wynn and P. O'Malley Jennings 
(New Acts) were on next to closiug the 
intermission. Billy B. Van and the 
Beaumont Sisters were the closers. 
This trio held the stage for thirty-three 
minutes and made them laugh. 

Opening the second part Dave Fer- 
guson was billed. He did three num- 
bers closing with his "cissy" recitation 
of "The Charge of The Six Hundred" 
which earned him three bows. 

Following came Bert Levy, the big- 
gest hit of the show up to his time. 
Levy did his usual sketching routine. 

Closing there was Gus. Edwards' 
"Song Revue." The act ran almost 
three-quarters of an hour. Fred. 



UNION SQUARE. 

There was something wrong at the 
Union Square. Monday afternoon, it 
wasn't the fault of the stage hands 
as normal conditions had been re- 
sumed behind the footlights. The peo- 
ple on the bill apparently worked 
hard enough but enthusiasm was 
away below par. The show did not 
strike the people as favorably as many 
of the preceding programs. 

Ernest Dupille entertained with 
English songs, but his work did not 
receive the applause It merited. The 
Musical Brandons had an off-day, but 
managed to register some applause. 

Dale and Pearson did well under 
the circumstances with songs and pat- 
ter. Driscoll, Hall and Co. pleased. 

The pictures were caught in the 
"cold wave" too. Mark. 



The following sailed for South Af- 
rica on the Norman booked for the 
Empire. Johaonesburg: R. G. Knowles, 
Bessie Knight, The Nicholsons, Harvey 
Boys, Bonnie Lexle, Dorothy Toye. 



MANHATTAN O. H. 

(Estimated Cost of Show $8,870.) 

Cold as the proverbial winds from 
Medicine Hat and apparently as full 
of life as an Egyptian mummy, the 
audience at the Manhattan Opera 
House Monday night proved a hard nut 
to crack until the second period when 
Eddie Leonard, Bedlni and Arthur, 
and Belle Baker stirred up enough 
applause to make uy for what was 
lacking during the first half. 

To Miss Baker must be handed the 
palm as she closed the show. She 
landed with a hit of round propor- 
tions and seven kowtows. A merry 
I thank you" was given in response 
to the spontaneous applause. It is a 
rare occurrence when a single woman, 
with only songs can close what might 
be termed an "all-star" bill in New 
York and pull down big honors. 

Fields Brothers opened with danc- 
ing. Through the reportorial lorg- 
nette, the boys worked hard and were 
fairly well rewarded. Harry Breen 
was in "No. 2" position and gave sat- 
isfaction with his Gatling gun deliv- 
ery, arm contortions and unending 
Mow of song. O'Brien, Havel and 
Bessie Kyle ("No. 3") combined re- 
partee, singing, dancing and acro- 
batics to good advantage. 

Mile. Dazie's dramatic pantomime, 
La T raged ie D'Un Mardl Gras'.' was 
the artistic offering of the evening 
and the graceful dancer added fresh 
laurels to her terpslchorean crown. 
Her act closed the first part. 

Eddie Leonard and Mabel Russell 
followed the intermission, although 
the program had Belle Baker carded 
for that spot. Before the afternoon 
show, it was decided to put Miss Ba- 
ker on last. In passing, it may he 
said Eddie worked twenty-five min- 
utes and the audience capitulated with 
a hearty outburst of applause. Eddie 
introduced his wife for the skeen- 
teenth time and sang "Big Brown 
iioola Eyes" on the windup as only 
Kddie can sing it. 

The audience seemed to wake up 
and take notice after the intermis- 
sion. Bedlni and Arthur got a hand 
before the blackface one had even 
"cracked a plate." They burlesqued 
Dazie's act and the results were grati- 
fying. Arthur was "Dazle" and his 
dance provoked much laughter. 

Nearly everybody stayed to see Mo- 
ran knock out Nelson via the camera. 

Murk. 



PKUHAPS IT ISN'T. 

This is not a press story. 

The Primrose Four played Norfolk, 
Va., last week. As they called to 
claim their baggage at the station 
were surprised to find an additional 
charge for excess. 

The boys investigated and learned 
that the Norfolk baggageman, seeing 
the trunks lettered, "I.ooh Pounds of 
Harmony," took it for granted that 
the baggage railed for so much ex- 
cess without any further argument. 



Vic Williams returned to New York 
Sunday, very much Improved in health 
and with fifteen pounds added onto his 
system. 



Floyd Mack has been placed for 
the Orpheum Circuit by the Casey 
Agency, oponlng Jan. 8 at Lincoln. 

Charles Hadficld will in the future 
bo associated with Frank Qalvln, the 
six-day rider, In the aeroplane sky. 



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VARIETY 



GETTING A STABT 

IN VAUDEVILLE 

BV J. A. MUKPiii'. 

bannif, Mich., Dec. 13. 
Dear Ed: 

Well, last week was the easiest job 
1 have had yet, as they only gave five 
shows a day Instead of running con- 
tinuous. There were Ave acts on the 
program, juggler, sister act, three ac- 
robats, banjo player 1 met at the depot, 
and myself. They opened with a picture 
then me next; then the rest of the acts. 
The house was tilled every show, but 
I didn't take good at all, neither did 
anyone else. 

The sister act cried because they 
went so bad and the banjo player said 
the audience was a lot of embalmed 
stiffs. The juggler was the only one 
who didn't seem to care. He said he 
had played the house three times and 
it was always the same, the only thing 
he ever saw that started them was a 
picture in which a fat woman fell 
through a coal hole in the sidewalk 
and a lot of other folks fell onto 
her, then someone dumps a load of 
coal on the whole pile of them. None 
of my jokes took at all, and they used 
to laugh so hard at the entertainments 
at home. I think 1 will practice jug- 
gling. 

I wrote to the Jasbo Agency and 
asked them why they told the man in 
Waupaso to only pay me $20, also 
why they sent me to Wetwater with- 
out the manager knowing it. They 
answered and said, "Enclosed find 
commission slip for Wetwater. Sign 
and return. Next week Dreamland, 
Banif, Mich., first three days. Casto, 
Soose Center, last three days. $30 
very best, five dollars over the limit 
at that. Rush photos to both places. 
Wire confirmation." 

1 found it would cost $2.75 to get 
to Banif and $1.90 from Banif to 
Soose Center, besides having my trunk 
hauled twice in one week, but it would 
cost more than that to get home so 
I took the job. I don't think my trunk 
will last long. 

Will Pickltt, the banjo player, came 
here with me. . He was not engaged 
by the Jasbo Agency. He has a spe- 
cial agent. He has been over the 
country before bo he gets his own en- 
gagements and notifies his special 
agent where he is going to work. 
Then all he has to do is to pay the 
agent his commission. Otherwise he 
would have to pay for half a dozen 
telegrams every week and the com- 
mission also. There Is more to learn 
about this business than I thought 
there was. He has a lot of press 
notices from New York, Philadelphia, 
and Boston. He said he had never 
been in any of those cities, neither 
had the managers he was working for, 
so it didn't make any difference. He 
is going to help me get up a letter 
head. Xviccom 1'ykvr. 



The Dcmoctos (2). 
Itonian Kings. 
O Mins.; Four. 
Lincoln Squure. 

A woman and a man, both dressing 
very neatly, put over a pleasing rou- 
tine of gymnastics on the rings. The 
act was in the closing position at the 
Lincoln Square and did nicely. They 
should have no trouble holding that 
position on any "small time" bill. 



Celest. 

Wire. 

Mins.; Full Stage. 

San Francisco. 

The present opening of baton swing- 
ing is weak and adds nothing to the 
act. To the wire Celest should de- 
vote his entire attention. On the 

wire Celest can easily hold his own 
with the best. Included in his rou- 



tine is a drop from tight to slack, 
ladder climbing and balancing on the 
slack wire, ending with drawing it 
taut, then suddenly releasing it and 
dropping with the latter to the floor 
for the finish. Clever work is ac- 
complished upon the slack white 
swinging. The act is nicely staged, 
a woman in military cape and cap 
acting as assistant. At present Celest 
is a safe scoring number. Fountain. 



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MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, nigr.; agent, 
Orpueuin Circuit). —One of the largest Monday 
afternoon audiences here in quite _>oine weeKs 
was attracted by the wonderously beautnul 
Annette Keilerniau s water specialty. Not 
much of vaiue to the program otherwise, the 
"class" conspicuously aouudaut here for 
months was iackiug. After the pretty Stafford 
and Stone "lorest" had been shown with its 
engaging occupants aud peachy dog, not much 
really happened until Aunette hit the spring- 
board, ine Two Deeamos opened with acro- 
batics, the llawailau Duo followed with soug, 
and a second acrobatic numoer enlisted the 
Three Livingstons, lreue Hawley changed 
clothes lor lour bongs and pulled tne prettiest 
gown of the lot at the close. Her singing 
pleased fairly, but she tallied high on appear- 
ance. Ashley aud Lee made good headway 
with character studies, talk aud song. Thomas 
Smith and "Three Reaches " served mightily 
in directing thoughts to the same act Al Leacn 
aud the Rosebuds so bravely held up. The 
Imperial Musicians offered biare of brass and 
crash of "traps" as noisy contribution. Bond 
and Benton traded "My Awiul Dad" lor much 
laughter, and next to closing the Empire Com- 
edy Four "roughhoused " tne proceedings. 

WALT. 



AMERICAN (Col. Thompson, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris).— The big circus bill at the 
Music Hall this week starts off fair, grows 
better, becomes real good and then monoto- 
nous. Forgetting for the moment the big re- 
ception handed Bob Fitzsimmous on his en- 
trance, the whole show didn t accumulate 
enough applause to satisfy one first-class act 
under ordinary circumstances. This doesn t 
mean that the show wasn't appreciated. It 
surely was, but the audience Monday afternoon 
Just happened to be one of those peculiar 
gatherings that don't believe in applause. And 
the show isn't one of those shows that call for 
applause to prove appreciation. Dora Martini 
followed the opening overture, presenting her 
trapeze specialty. With her plentnul supply 
of beautiful hair Miss Martini makes a pretty 
picture on the bar, and with her excellent 
gymnastic routine she proved a first-class open- 
ing selection. "Venue on Wheels" followed, 
and after offering a series of difficult stunts on 
the wheel, at times ably assisted by a male 
partner, stripped to her black union suit. This 
seemed to strike home with the uudience and 
her posing captured the entire male portion 
of the house. Yberri and Taylor came next 
with a series of single singing and dancing. 
Their style of work dispenses with stage waits 
and while the act could be bettered to some 
extent It seemed to fit in nicely on the long 
bill. Keuee Graham, the diminutive male im- 
personator filled the time allotted her with 
two songs. Two verses and three choruses of 
the first number proved too much at once and 
her second selection found the house song- 
weary. "The Operator" has played the house 
several times, but It Is doubtiul if the piece 
over went as big at any ol its previous visits. 
Loos Brothers was flashed on the indicator 
next, but the brothers turned out to be an il- 
lustrated song einger. LeClaire and Sampson 
brought home the required amount of laughs 
with their burlesque song act. Walter James 
brought back memories of Lauder s visit with 
his Imitation of tbe Scotch comedian. James 
finished well. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons 
were a popular hit. The old veteran of the 
ring Is looked upon as a grand old man and 
the houee applauded everything. Monday the 
ex-puglllst was badly handicapped because of 
a heavy cold. Mrs. Fitzsimmons Is an act 
by herself. Dancing Davey and Pony Moore 
have rearranged their new offering a little. 
Miss Moore still carries the marks of her 
Cowboy character with her at all times. This 
was particularly evident in the swagger walk. 
In evening dress she makes an excellent boy. 
Her change to female costume should be ar- 
ranged so that the bouse can see it as In their 
previous act. There is no question about Miss 
Moor's cleverness, but she should arrange her 
work so as to show herself off to the best ad- 
vantage. She cannot do It in the present 
vehicle. Webb's Seals put up their usual en- 
tertainment. Adcle Ritchie scored one of the 
afternoon's hlte. Mandrilla's Band played three 
numbers, closing with a medley of patriotic 
nlrs that found favor. Hallen and Hayes 
worked themselves out. The dancing would 
have been sufficient to carry them through 



In the late spot. Busse's Dogs worked too 
long. Here is a dandy animal act, but the 
spot they held was too much for them. The 
uudience wanted to see the finish and wanted 
it quick. An imitation of Tanguay by one 
of tbe poodles pulled a small riot. This looks 
original. Violinsky should have been on an 
hour before. Five minutes satisfied him that 
supper was waiting, and while he scored 
strongly, his showing was by no means satis- 
factory. He received a reception on his en- 
trance, one of the two acts on the whole bill 
favored that way. Wartenburg Brothers closed 
here the show with the majority of the audience 
half way home. Godlewskl Troupe, well re- 
ceived, average Russian act, and Burt Earle 
Trio, still Burt Earle with his good single 
banjo. WYNN. 

STAR (Jones, Linlck & Schaeffer, mgrs. ; 
agent, W. V. A.).— The Star show might have 
been billed as a monster singing organization 
had it not been for the two acts on either 
end. Alter Carstens and Brosius (New Acts) 
the singing festival started with Catherine 
Padden, a local favorite with nothing else to 
recommend her to vaudeville. Unfortunately 
Miss Padden cannot carry her audience with 
her. While her appearance is perfect, that 
alone will never guarantee her success. Her 
voice barely traveled beyond the orchestra pit, 
nevertheless she was the hit of the evening 
from the applause end, which proves that even 
Milwaukee Avenue loves home talent. Ed. C. 
Jordan and Co., In "Katz's Night Out," sup- 
plied the comedy for the show. Jordan's work 
as the drunk Is excellent. Carrie Brauneck, 
who essays the part of Katz's wife, is without 
expression. Chulita, tbe third member of the 
company, scored an individual hit with danc- 
ing. Chulita Is quite clever. The rough-house 
finish tickled the residents. Flo Jacobson en- 
tertained next with a few of Ted Snyder's 
latest. Miss Jacobson should reach out for 
something beyond ill. songs. Her voice Is a 
hundred per cent, better than most of the so- 
called "refined female singles." Needless to 
say. Miss Jacobson had things her own way. 
Brown and Newman with their familiar offer- 
ing in "one" followed all the others and still 
found a lot of applause left. Miss Newman 
carried things almost to the disgusting point 
with her "ragtime" actions, and since she has 
found this unnecessary heretofore there Is no 
reason why the Star should be selected to show 
her versatility. This team doesn't have to 
stoop to unclean methods to secure apprecia- 
tion. The Longwortbs presented one of the 
"classiest" singing acts the Star has had the 
honor to offer in some time. The program 
truly says "for a superior audience." Any. old 
kind of an audience will like the Long- 
worths. The Star audience voted them the 
best of the bill. They deserved the decision. 
This team belongs on big time. Tbe Herbert 
Germain Troupe closed with a laughable cast- 
ing act. Five Keiths (New Acts). WYNN. 



STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe, mgr.).— 
Phil Sheridan's "Marathon Girls" put in an 
appearance last Sunday well equipped for the 
entertainment of the customary capacity night 
business. The present offering is about six 
weeks' old and although it might at first have 
been hastily contrived the rough edges are off 
and a fast performance does credit to the com- 
pany. "Bankers and Brokers," which served 
Yorke and Adams as a musical comedy, has 
been adapted to burlesque use and works over 
very well indeed. The bill is given in two 
parts with an olio intervening. 

Adelaide Keim is finishing her thirteenth 
week In 10-20 vaudeville hereabouts, having 
played both sides of "the fence" and In all 
sections of the city. She has secured "The 
Juniper Tree," a sketch which won favorable 
attention when shown in the east, and will 
present It under the title of "The Little 
Mother," with R. E. O'Connor, Jessie Stevens 
and Allen Murnaoe In her support. 



John T. Prince, Jr., manager of the People's, 
is presenting a new play from his own pen, 
"The Floodgate," this week, with the Marie 
Nelson Stock Co. enacting the several roles. 
Prince was for a long time the local represen- 
tative of an Eastern theatrical paper and has 
previously shown a tendency for sketch and 
play writing. 

Owing to the Illness of Mary Richfield the 
Majestic bill was minus tbe services of Ryan 
and Richfield after last Tuesday's perform- 
ances. Tbe Ryan-Rlcbflelds have gone east 



and will not play in vaudeville again until 
Miss Richfield has recovered her health. Will 
J. O'llearu and Co. were offered the vacant 
place on the bill, but owing to Mr. O'Hearn's 
voice being "off" they were unable to accept. 

The Four Mortons, the Plaza's "$1,000 head- 
liner" last week, are In topping position at 
the Kedzle this week. 



The Savoy Is abandoning vaudeville, In so 
far as lengthy bills go. Mae Taylor has been 
booked as soloist for Christmas Week. 

Alice Sullivan has been given the second 
soubret role in "The Sweetest Qlrl In Paris," 
at the La Salle. 

Sam K. Otto, who has been ill at his broth- 
er's home in Kansas City for several weeks, 
has sufficiently recovered to again resume his 
vaudeville bookings. 

Mrs. Stone, the mother of Stone, of Ward 
and Stone, arrived In Chicago from Boston, 
accompanied by her daughter, three days after 
her son had died in a local hospital. She was 
destitute, but upon telling her story to the 
staff of the Association, and several employes 
who were on the "Eleventh Floor" at the time, 
$110 was quickly raised for the purpose of 
defraying Stone's burial expense and returning 
the mother to her home. 



Manager Karger Is contemplating a change 
of policy for the Oak a new house which he 
recently dedicated on the northwest side. The 
Morris office will book In ten acts and one 
show will be given nightly, with three mati- 
nees, at 10, 15, 25 and 35 cent gate. The ex- 
periment will be watched with considerable 
interest. 

The Theatrical Booking Corporation Is this 
week taking possession of Its new quarters 
at 85 Clark Street, where they will occupy the 
entire second floor of the building, moving 
from the offices in the Schiller Building which 
have heretofore been Walter F. Keefe'e head- 
quarters. 

Ex-scrappers are occupying considerable at- 
tention in local vaudeville Just now. John L. 
Sullivan and Jake Kilrain are at the Lyda, 
headlining; Bob Fitzsimmons and wife, are one 
of the American's "22," and Joe Choynskl with 
McLoud, "the white man's hope," are doing 
a boxing sketch hereabouts. Jack Johnson Is 
being used as an "extra attraction" in the 
audience; at the Lyda Sunday eighty cents' 
worth of seats were pointed to as the black- 
man's reservation for the Sullivan opening. 

Jim H. Rutherford, a circus clown of repute, 
has broken Into local vaudeville with a "col- 
lege comedy" which he calls "Half Back 
Hank." Tbe "Hank" style of billing seems 
to go with circus clowns in vaudeville, as 
Art Adair has been using "Hank Sponge" 
for several seasons. 

Christmas Night "Mme. Troubadour," with 
Marietta Oily featured, will succeed "The City" 
at the Grand. 



Margaret Illlngton announces that she will 
produce a new play at the Lyric next week, 
but does not give the title. 

Crown audiences have no fear of the cold 
these days; Jeanne Towler Is playing "Three 
Weeks" there. 



Pavlowa and Mordkln were given as an 
added feature with a special Sunday afternoon 
and evening rendition of grand opera at the 
Auditorium, 11. This was the third engage- 
ment of the Russian dancers In Chicago. 

Tbe last two weeks of Eltinge, In "The Fas- 
cinating Widow," at the Illinois, and Frank 
Daniels, In "The Girl In the Train," at the 
Studebaker, are announced. Likewise Is "The 
Spendthrift" in Its concluding fortnight at the 
Chicago. 



Eddie Foy and Emma Carus, in "Up and 
Down Broadway," begin an egagement at the 
Lyric Christmas night 

Jake Sternad has been confined to the Wash- 
ington Park Sanitarium for the past week 
where he underwent, successfully, a surgical 
operation. Pat Henry, another vaudeville 
agent, has been in the same Institution, a 
sufferer from pneumonia. 

APOLLO (Robert Levy, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Meehan's Dogs, Ruf and Cuslck, 
Kay and Ray, Charles Wels, Cordua and 
Maude. 

ARCHER (Henry Schoensteadt, mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Bartlctt and Collins, Five 
Gaffney Girls, George Tacius, Rose Johnson, 
Carolina Comedy Four. 

CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer, mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Van Kathoven Four, Sidney 
Sheppard and Co., Searles and George, Four 
Musical Lusiers, Emery and Nodlne. 

WILSON AVENUE (Jones Linlck & Schae- 
fer, mgrs. ; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Felix 
and Calre, Bennington Bros., Alsace and Lor- 
raine, Billy McRoble, Joe Murphy and his 
Kentucky Belles. 

WILLIARD (Jones Linlck & Schaefer, 
mgrs.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Glrard and 
Gardner, Albers Bear*, the Bramlnos, Eddie 
Gilmore, Jeanette Adler and Picks. 

LYCEUM (Fred Linlck, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Tom and Stacla Moore, Myrtle 
Douglas, Anne Blankc and Co., Ed LaZelle. 

VIRGINIA (J. V. Rltchcy, mgr. ; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Hlnes Kimball Troupe, 
DeVan and Verne, E. C. Ackerman, Burk- 
hardt and Barry, Robert Wassman, Kelfer and 
Klein, L. R. Pomeroy, Maurice Malcom and 
Co. 

PREMIER (Charles Srhaefer, mgr. ; agent. 
Fuego, Paul Dnuwens, Steel and Conley, Ford 
and Louise, Olivan Clayne, Avalan Sisters. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Le Roy and Diamond, Del 
Billy Browning. 



VARIETY 



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BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller, mgr. ; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— DeCotret and Rego, 
Clark Duncan, Brown and Davis, Rose Mitch- 
ell, Tyler and Hubbard, Little Barbour, Foster 
and Sinclair, Irene Ferguson. 

OEM (Charles Schaefer, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Young and Young, Long and La- 
Mond, Ethel Darr, Bessie Knowles, Quinn Trio, 
Carr and Mitchell. 

WONDERLAND (Guy B. Mills, mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Gluck and Cluck, Hazel 
Lynch, Lottie O'Malley, Knapp and Curtis. 

ESSEX (Bilharz & Lewis, mgrs. ; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Bradley and Barns, Bradley 
and Erb, Luola Blaisdell. 

ACADEMY (Frank Raymond, mgr.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Dave and Pierce Martin, Coff- 
man and Carroll, Princess Reglna, Bruno 
Kramer and Co., Romany Duo, Coy De 
Trlckey, the HiggenbotbamB. 

CASINO (Gus Schlessenger, mgr.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Fields and Hanson, Mary Ann 
Brown, Davis and Walker, Ethel Alton, Die- 
recks Bros., Orren. 

ARCH (Geo. L. Brown, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Billy Howard, Tetawarl Troupe, 
Church and Church, Mile. Sldona, Jeanette 
D'Arvllle, Pontl Christopher, Patsy Komar, 
Three Graces . 

COLUMBIA (J. H. Kabn, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— Church and Church, Billy How- 
ard. Tetswarl Troupe, Mile. Sldona, Jeanette 
D'Arvllle. Pontl and Christopher. Patsy Comar. 

GAIETY, South Chicago (Harry Wilson, 
mgr.; agent, W. V. M. A.).— Carroll Gillette 
Troupe, Keene Trio, Louis Granat, Elliott and 
Neff, Martin Howard. 

KEDZ1E (W. B. Malcolm, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— Le Roy and Harvey, Campbell and 
Brady, Big City Four, Four Mortons, Dela- 
phone. 

CIRCLE (Balabon Bros., mgrs.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— Leona Pam, Coogan and Parks, 
Hickman Bros. 

VERDI (Geo. Theodore, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Montambe and Bartelll, Dreyer and 
Dreyer, Swift and Casey, Charlotte Duncan, 
Harvey Hammond and Co. 

PLAZA (Fred W. Hartman, mgr. ; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Tom Linton and Jungle Girls, 
Blmm-Booni-Brrr, Doc White, Warren and 
Blanchard, Harras Family. 

ASHLAND (\V. V. M. A., agent).— Williams- 
Thompson Co., Relff, Clayton and Reiff, Chas. 
OToole, the Vedemars, Leroy and Harbey, 
Samuels and Chester, Delaphone. 

LYDA (Geo. Hlnes, mgr.; agent. W. V. 
M. A.).— John L. Sullivan and Co.. the Lang- 
dons, Bert Colton, Wolf and Zadella, Hazel 
Swansou. 

SCHINDLERS (L. Schlndler, mgr.; agent, 
W. V. M. A.).— Edith Haney, Synionds, Ryan 
and Adams, Paul Kleist, Carlysle Veaux and 
Co. 

LINDEN (C. S. Hatch, mgr. ; agent. William 
Morris, Inc.).— The Levanlons, Geo. W. Day, 
McKee and Levlgne, Mayo and Vernon, Aus- 
tin Bros., Clayton Drew Players, Chester and 
Jones, the Stillmaus, Signa Roberts, lsrkawa 
Japs. 

CLARK (Jos. Groin, mgr.; agent, Wm. 
Morris, IncL-r-KiinbaB and Donovan, Varsity 
Four, Broomley Troupe, Tom Caspers, Mc- 
Kenzle Shannon Co., Crissle Trio, Carter Tay- 
lor and Co., Geo. W. Day, Ioleen Slaters. 

JULIAN (J. G. Conderman, mgr.; agent, 
Wm. Morris, Inc.).— Julian and Dyer, Cladys 
Vance, Romo's Spanish Orchestra, Watson and 
Dwyer, Mme. Bedlnl's horses. 

OAK (M. J. Karges, mgr.; agent, Wm. Mor- 
ris, Inc.).— The Mascagnis, Tom Brantford, 
Lynn and Bonnie Hazard, Allen and Cor- 
maire, Raffayette's Dogs, the Levanlons, Kim- 
ball and Donovan, John P. Reed, Varsity 
Four. 

SAN FRANCISCO 

By Lester J. Fountain. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— A slow bill at the Orphcum brought 
very few returns Monday night. The house re- 
mained passive during most of the perform- 
ance. Richard Nadrage opened, grabbed one 
bow and retired. Scheda managed to do a bit 
more with the violin and went through fairly 
well. With better selections the act would 
be vastly improved. Stanley and Norton 
started away In a promising manner but 
sagged in the middle and then passed the dan- 
ger mark safely at the finish. Hlte and Don- 
lin were moved from "No. 7" to closing first 
half. In the second week Miss Hlte was given 
the reception and pulled the act over. Hilda 
Thomas and Lou Hall were well received, 
opening after the Intermission. Cook and Lor- 
enzo after a struggle put over the hit of the 
evening. Mr. Hymack did nicely. Marvelous 
Griffith held Interest. 

WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.).— McNamee 
opened the bill slowly. Becky Blake well re- 
ceived. Llnd scored through the elaborate 
dancing finish. John Dillon did fairly. Chas 
Wayne and Co. did not get over with a tire- 
some sketch called "The Morning After." Flo 
Adler did very big. Johnson, Davenport and 
Lodella could not connect. 

CHUTES (Ed. Levey, mgr.; agent, Pantages 
direct).— Gllmore, Kenny and Gllmore, poor 
dressing and ordinary work, brought nothing. 
Dare Bros, showed a poor routine of head and 
hand balancing. Tony Genaro, with a quantity 
of old material, got no further than was to 
be expected. John and Mae Burke were a big 
Jaughlng success in "How Patsey Went to 
War." Winnie Baldwin, very well liked. 
Famllla Bell, musical, with ten people, big 
hit and should prove a winner for any pro- 
gram. 

EMPRESS (Sid Grauman, mgr.).— Business 
good nt the new house. Stonewall's Seal.**, an 
excellent animal act liberally appreciated. Bea- 
trice Turner, quietly received. May Mannary 
and Co. finished strongly although slow In the 
early portions. Romin, Wizard of the Violin, 
managed to squeeze through. Persee and Ma- 
son Trio did very well, and their efforts were 
highly appreciated. Happy Jack Gardner and 
Co., enjoyed. Billy Chase, in a hard spot, 
managed to pull out a real hit. The Rials 



finished strongly, although the comedy might 
be cut. It does not belong. 

During one of the performances of Jewell's 
Manikins at the Orpheum, Oakland, a cable 
operating one of the manikins broke, allowing 
the figure to fall to the floor with a resound- 
ing crack. Seated in a box with her mother, 
a little girl, who had been an admiring and 
interested spectator, no doubt thinking the 
figure was a live personage, and that it had 
been severely Injured, burst into tears, which 
were found impossible to stop. Mrs. Jewell, 
hearing of the little one's grief, had her 
brought behind the scenes and showed her the 
figure was wood, which sufficed to assuage the 
child's grief. Mrs. Jewell considered It one 
of the greatest compliments she ever received 
for the lifelike work of her manikins. 

Charlie Grelner (Jones ft Grelner) is ex- 
pecting to take a partner for life sometime 
around Christmas. 

Billy Dalley and his talented wife (May 
Naunery) arrived in town, 6, a year to the 
day they left for the Bast. The present occa- 
sion is quite different from a year ago, when 
Billy, after repeated and unsuccessful attempts 
to secure recognition here for his present 
offering, finally decided to hit for the East 
and its stamp of approval, which he brings 
back with trimmings. 

The Glrton Stock Co., at the Valencia, Is 
meeting with poor success. 

The Chutes this week started giving two 
evening performances Instead of one, as for- 
merly. 

Paul Stanhope is busily engaged perfecting 
a novelty singing and dancing act for vaude- 
ville, in which he will appear with Miss Frit- 
zee Guy, a clever little dancer. 

Billy Rice, the O'Farrell Street saloon man, 
arrested some time ago on a charge of scalp- 
ing theatre tickets, was dismissed by Judge 
Weller. 

The Portola Louvre Cafe, under the able 
management of Herbert Meyerfeld, is doing a 
thriving business, tables being at a premium 
after, the theatre hours. 

The two extremes of a mob's feeling were 
manifested in a startling manner at the Wig- 
wam in the Mission one morning during the 
counting of the votes for the election of the 
Queen of the Mission Carnival. During the 
contest, lasting several weeks, the Wigwam 
had been issuing coupons to Its patrons. After 
the performances, Tuesday night, the doors 
of the house were thrown open to the public, 
and the ballot boxes opened before the audi- 
ence. Among the coupons were 700 credited 
to Miss White, the leading candidate, issued 
by the Wigwam Amusement Co., found to be 
unstamped. The committee refused to allow 
them and informed the vast crowd the reason, 
which immediately threw them Into a howling, 
jeering mob, shouting "Kill 'em," meaning the 
management, and "Tear down the building." 
While the din was at its height. Manager Sam 
Harris stepped upon the stage, and with the 
remark, "Ladles and gentlemen, remember you 
are in America," quieted them, securing their 
attention. All blame for the absence of the 
company's stamp he took upon himself, and 
called upon the committee to allow the votes 
which he stood ready to make good for. The 
feelings of the vast throng was Immediately 
changed to a cheering multitude. Miss White 
was elected, and Jumping out upon the stage, 
she gave the astonished Samuel an osculatory 
salute that resounded throughout the place. 

Nick Brown, formerly leader of the Wigwam 
orchestra. Is wielding the baton in the pit of 
the new Empress. Charlie Albert, from the 
National, succeeded Brown at the Wigwam. 
Bartlett Briggs, formerly with Pantages' Em- 
pire, is at the National. 

John T. Scully, proprietor and manager of 
the Savoy, Honolulu, H. I., has purchased the 
Empire, a Class A concrete theatre, with a 
seating capacity of 1,100. with balcony. The 
Empire is located directly opposite the Savoy, 
which opened a little over a month ago. Vaude- 
ville and pictures will be the policy of the 
Empire, charging l()-20-.'l0. 

Sid Braham and Mat Taylor, who stranded 
in Vallejo several weeks ago with M. M. 
Thiese's "Morning, Noon and Night" show, 
are working a singing and talking act on the 
Bert Levey time. 



The case against Benny Michaels nnd his 
business associate, Nathan Herzog, for mak- 
ing copies of the Johnson-Jeffries fight pic- 
tures, has been continued until the 17th. This 
Is the fourth continuance. 



Mnud Lillian Herri, recently divorced from 
Frank Moulan, the comedian, has been en- 
gaged by Manager Nat Magner to till the posi- 
tion vacated last week by Be'atrlz Mlchclena 
Mlddleton. Percy Benson takes the place of 
Thomas Whiff en. Miss Berrl and Mr. Bronson 
are strong local favorlles, and should prove a 
valuable addition to the company with which 
they will appear. 11, In "The Merry Widow 
and The Devil," playing the roles they had In 
the former production with the Kolb & Dill 
Co. at the Princess last season 



COLUMBIA (Gottlob & Marx, mgr* ; direc- 
tion K. & E.).— "Polly of the Circus." 

SAVOY (F. Busey. mgr.; direction John 
Cort).— "Madame X." 

PRINCESS (S. L. Loverlch, mgr. ). -Vevanl 
Opera Co. 

VALENCIA (Alex. Kaiser, mgr. ; Btock).— 
Glrton Stock Co., "The Cowpuwher." 

GARRICK (S. L. Loverlch. mgr.; Musical 
Comedy).— Max Dill Co in "The Merry Widow 
and The Devil." 



ALCAZAR (Belasco ft Mayer, mgrs.; stock). 
—"The Girl With the Green Eyes." 

PORTOLA (Alburn ft Leahy, mgrs. ; agent, 
Bert Levey).— Kennorth ft Duffy, De Marest 
Bros., Doherty and Levey, Joe La Rose, Be- 
vanl Duo. Two to fill. 

GRAND (Leahy ft Alburn, mgrs. ; agent, 
Bert Levey).— Gladstone Sisters, Bell and Du 
Bell, Wyler Barnes. 

MARKET STREET (Hallahan ft Getz, mgrs. ; 
agent, Bert Levey). — Burke and Burke, Craw- 
ford and Meeker, Ed Qulgley. 

HA1GHT STREET (Hallahan ft Getz. 
mgrs. ; agent, Bert Levey). — McGrevy and 
Bailey, Hazel Wainwrlght, Fritz Christian. 

LIBERTY (Brown ft Estes mgrs.; agent, 
Bert Levey).— Del Adelphia, Tho Wilsons. Two 
to (111. 

PORTOLA CAFE (Herbert Meyerfeld, mgr.; 
amusement director, Henry Garcia).— La Es- 
trelllta, Mile. Renee, Harry Bloom, Treacle 
Morron, Deiro and Dumond Duo, Prltzkow 
and Blanchard, Portola Operatic Sextette. 

BOSTON 

By J. Gooltz. 

KEITH'S (Harry E. Gustln, mgr.; agent, I 
B. O.). — The holiday season had no effect on 
the attendance at the local house. The bill Is 
a good one. Trained fleas are on exhibition 
in the engine room before the performance. 
Every act on the bill this week is a "first 
time here." Mason, Keeler ft Co., In a 
screamingly funny sketch, went great; The 
Ellis-Nowlan Co., acrobatic pantomime, good; 
Skremka Sisters, aerial gymnasts, opened, too 
good for that position; Barnes ft Robinson, 
clever piano and song, pleased; Chick Sale, 
protean artist, new Idea, clever; Steve White 
(New Acts); John B. Hymer ft Co., in "Tom 
Walker on Mars,." fine scenic production with 
fifteen people, went big; Dooley ft Sales; pic- 
tures. 

ORPHEUM (J. Morris, mgr.; agent, Loew).— 
Young Bros, and Veronica; Knox Bros.; King 
Sisters; Florence Hughes; Geo. Roland and 
Co. ; Adams Bros. ; Mannlon and Hall ; De 
Camo and "Cora"; Rose Washburn; Lillian 
Sisters; Walker and ill; Swan and Lombard; 
Wally Trio; Esmerelda; The Ozavs; Rigelow 
and Campbell; pictures. 

HOWARD ATHENEUM (Jay Hunt, mgr.; 
agent, Ed. Kelley).— "World of Pleasure," 
House BUI, Count La Gusta; Randall's Ten 
Merry Youngsters; Penn City Four; Landls ft 
Knowles; Marie and Dorothy; Curtln and Wil- 
son; Michaels and Michaels; Lillian Houston; 
pictures. 

BOWDOIN SQUARE (J. E. Commerford, 
mgr.; agent, National).— Mrs.- Gen. Tom 
Thumb and Co.; Todesca-Keating Trio; Bolden 
and Quinn; Buckley, Martin Co.; Kit Carson; 
L'Aignon: pictures. 

HUB (Joe Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). 
— Kalma and LaFarlon; Three Juggling Hard- 
dlgs; Murphy and Andrews; Don Ramsay's 
Harmonists; Burns and Lawrence; pictures. 

GLOBE (R. Jeanette, mgr.; agent, Jeff 
Davis).— Doblado's Circus; Morse and Ray; 
Shapperlay Sisters; Harry Thriller; pictures. 

POTTER HALL (B. E. Jones, mgr.; agent. 
Jeff Davis).— Bob Mllo; Harry Clinton Sawyer; 
pictures. 

CASINO (Chas. Waldron, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "Columbia Burlesquers." 

GAIETY (Geo. Batcheller, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "Ginger Girls." 

COLUMBIA (Harry Farren, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— "Americans." 

CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Stock, "Love Route." 

PALACE (I. M. Mosher, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— Bernler and Sella; Lew Welch and 
Co.; Three Delmars; Billy Adams; Musical 
Taylors; Virginia Huber; Bitty Shaw ft Co.; 
Dob and Bertha Hyde; Jeanee Curtis; The Two 
Shermans; Orville and Frank; pictures. 

BEACON (Jacon Lourle, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— Dion Bros.; Freeman and Carr; Jack 
Freed; Nina Eepey; Del Warnos; Rlttcr and 
Bovey; Tambourine Hilly; pictures. 

PASTIME (Mr. Murphy, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional).— Lillian Herbert; Harry Boyd; Bobby 
Reid; Prof. Carey; pictures. 

OLYMPIA-SOUTH BOSTON (F. Woodward, 
mgr.; agent, National).— Gertrude Townsend; 
H. F. Newmarker; V'etta Peters; Henderson; 
pictures. 

SUPREME-JAMAICA PLAIN (John Levey, 
mgr.; agent, National). — Henderson; Mel East- 
man; II. F. Newmarker; George Fickett; pic- 
tures. 

OLD SOUTH (Frank I. Browne, mgr.; agent, 
C. B. O.). — Ear!.- and Bartlett; Hart and 
Riley; Steppin Trio; Earle Jerome ; John Hea- 
ney; Musical Treniains; Harry Mantell; Ger- 
trude Mann; pictures. 

WASHINGTON (Frank L. Browne, mgr. : 
agent, C. B. O.).— Levin and Gnnler; Carrc- 
nos; McNaughton and Lautry; Eddie Shaw; 
The Brew.-»ters; LeVeaux; Dan Haley; Ray Cou- 
tler; pcitures. 

IMPERIAL SOUTH BOSTON (M. J. Lvdon, 
mgr., agent, Jeff Davis). Millard Bros.; 
Chas. Stone ; pictures. 

V. J. Morris, who came here to take charge 
of the local Loew house, from Elizabeth. N. 
J., received a real "welcome to our city." from 
the local lodge of Elks. Mr. Morris l» well 
remembered in the Elizabeth Lodge, No. 28!>. 



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On his first day in town, the Boston boys ♦ 
looked him up. 

Many of the email time houses in the out- 
lying towns about Boston have closed until the 
boliday season has passed. Business is usually 
at Its lowest ebb during that season of the 
year. 

Gordon's Chelsea Is playing the Gladys Clark 
Co. this week Instead of the weekly bill of 
small time acts. Next week they will resume 
the regular method. 

The Castle Square theatre will be closed 
the first four days of the coming week to al- 
low for the proper production of "Jack and 
the Beanstock," the annual Christinas show. 

Elconora Sears. Boston's versatile society 
girl, one of the real "blue bloods' of Back Bay 
society, made her stage debut on a dare last 
Friday night during the performance of the 
"Yankee Girl," the production in which 
Blanche Ring Is starring. One of her society 
friends dared her to walk across the stage 
while the performance was on. She won a 
dinner at the Touralne by the stunt. Miss 
Sears Is the unusual young woman who made 
aeroplane flights, won walking matches, swim- 
ming and yachting matches and other things 
too numerouu to mention. 



PHILADELPHIA 

My George M. Young 

KEITH'S (II. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O ) —The absence of a lively comedy number 
kept the pace of the show very slow In the 
early hulf of the bill. Charley Grapwln and 
Anna Chance, with tho familiar "Awakening 
of Pipp." put over the first big laugh. Yorke 
and Adams were on two numbers ahead of the 
"Pipp" sketch, and had a soft spot to get 
away with a laughing hit, but failed to hit 
the mark. The Five Armanis offered a straight 
singing turn, called "A Night In Naples." The 
stage setting formed the principal basis for 
the title. The qulutea offered operatic num- 
bers and some Instrumental music. Their 
voices blend harmoniously, and the act was 
well received. Ergottl and his Lilliputians 
had the closing position, and lllled it very 
acceptably with their showy and well-handled 
routine of acrobatics. The Eight Geisha Girls, 
with the same act offered here several months 
ago, won favor. Some really remarkable re- 
sults were secured from a one-string instru- 
ment by Karl, who is new here. Karl has a 
pleasing stage presence, works one or two of 
his numbers up so as to get comedy out of 
them without forcing It. He mixed classy 
music with the more popular Tag" stuff, and 
got away with It well. The Carblno Brothers 
opened the show. This trio have the makings 
of what might be a more Important act If it 
was sent over right. At present they are fea- 
turing a head-slide which makes a showy 
trick. The remainder does not hit a very high 
murk for the big time. One or the three makes 
too much of a displuy of his breast. There Is 
no reason why he should feature himself. Eva 
Tanguay, held over for her second week, again 
headlined. 



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VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr. ; agent, 
H. Bart McIIugb).— Bill hit a high average 
with Nan Akcr and Co. in the vcntriloqulal 
sketch, "On The B. and O." This makes a 
corking good number, especially for the small 
time, and the principals have worked out some 
clever business for comedy with the dummies. 
The Four Dancing Dolls also proved a likable 
number. The girls are dressed neatly, and 
change the usual order of things by splitting 
up for two sister team acts and doing some 
posing In a frame. The girls wear no tights, 
und there Is a liberal display of bare legs. 
The Pun-American Trio pleased with several 
xylophone numbers. Two men and a woman 
ure In the act, and all handle the sticks clev- 
erly. The list of selections include one or two 
right up to the day for freshness. The Attel 
Sisters form a singing and dancing act newly 
put out, and they have not been working long 
enough to show to their best advantugc. 
Pretty dressing is a feature of the act, and 
the two girls dance und sing fairly well. One 
of the two was formerly one of Gertrude 
llaye's "Six Brlcktops." The other Is only a 
child, but she bus a good Idea of stage dancing, 
and the two put over a dancing number which 
ought to do very well. It will get better if 
they work steadily. Churles Bartholemew 
offered a straight singing turn. Bartholemew 
Is u poser and takes himself very seriously. 
He could probably put songs over If they were 
right for him. Now he is using a couple 
which he cannot handle. Santell did some 
weight lifting after his muscle display, and 
worked up. some comedy with the aid of a 
"committee" from the audience and an assist- 
ant. The iron weights did not make the Im- 
pression that the handling of the men did, 
and more of this might heTp. La Rose Broth- 
ers did nicely wilh some lively comedy acro- 
batics. Troxell and Win* hell offered some 
songs and talk and a bit of dancing. The 
Brinkleys, colored, tried the same. Pictures. 

PALACE (Jules E. Aronson. mgr.; agents. 
Tuylor & Kaufman).— The bookings for this 
house have been switched from 11. Bart Mc- 
IIugh to the Taylor & Kaufman Agency. This 
Is the first show since the change. The bill 
was poorly balunced, Mqmlay. all the good act* 
being bunched In the last half of the bill, 
giving the r.how a poor start. Joe Rose opened 
with some talk which never got over, and Just 
about did fairly well with his parodies. Rone 
Is using Billy Wells line, "You Cant Do It." 
but got nothing out of It. Tho Kingsbury* 
failed lo start unythlng with a musical act In 
which some comedy was attempted. The man 
has selected a poor line for his comedy. Van 
and Davis hit only a fair mark with -their 
talk and songs. The first act to start anything 
was Electro, a dan<</r and poser. The first 
part of her offering was of ordinary merit, but 
when she posed as a background for some 
very pretty and well selected pictorial views 



20 



VARIITY 




AND 



At the ORPHEUM, SAN FRANCISCO, the TALK OF THE TOWN. Bin** LAUGH 
that ever STRUCK the HOUSE. That Goes and NO FLOWERS or PLANTS 




Ymrs truly, KU KLUX KLAN 



Little Jack Ranaban 

Character Boy Comedian 

Managers and Agents kindly inspect. Columbia. Brooklyn, NOW 



will leave the show Saturday night John 
Fields, one of the principals, will also quit at 
the same time. Fields will play vaudevlle 
dates, while Miss Van Osten threatens to rest 



TOURING THE WORLD 



FRED 




Gray Graham 

THE MUSICAL BILL BOY 

A MERRY XMA3 AND A HAPPY NEW TEAR TO ALL. 

Add. Sydney, Australia, until Jan., 1911, then care VARIETY. London, Eng. 
ENORMOUS SUCCESS. BIO HIT EVERYWHERE. TOPPING ALL BILLS. 

Cycling Cogswells 

Just working twelve weeks S.-C. Booked through Chicago offloa. 



By PAUL OOUDRON, 
Direction. BERT EABLt Boosing Office 



she won Immediate favor. Either a poor lamp 
or operator held the pictures too long, but the 
act went through nicely. Four Stagpoles, with 
their lively acrobatic comedy, landed solidly, 
despite that they were cramped for room 
with an act of this size. A pleasing singing 
act was offered by Kennedy and Hockey, the 
latter at the piano, it Is a straight singing 
turn, but the boys have fresh songs to offer, 
and Kennedy sent them along In good shape, 
playing up one song about a letter In One 
shape. The wire walking and perch work by 
the Yamamoto Brothers kept things going, 
and after Ward and Dillon had followed this 
up with a couple of songs, which went fairly 
well, they tried to put over some comedy talk 
without result. The Oeorgolas Brothers scored 
a hit with a sharpsbootlng act, getting away 
from tbe ordinary routine by offering some 
unfamiliar trick shots. This Is the best act of 
Its kind seen on the small time. Pictures. 



BIJOU (Joseph Dougherty, mgr. ; agent U. 
B. O.).— Sydney Deane and Co., Frank Wilson. 
Eugene West and Catherine Henry, Stewart 
and Donohue, Dick Stead, Handera and Millss, 
Beaumont's Ponies. Pictures. 

WILLIAM PENN (Oeorge Metzel. mgr.; 
agent, Fltzpatrlck Agency).— John Ince and 
Patty Allison, Hayes Trio, De Fay e Sisters, 
Anderson and Evans, Warren and Goodwin, 
The Llssetts. Pictures. 

TROCADERO (Sam M. Dawson, mgr.).— 
The crowded condition of the theatre Is Billy 
Watson's claim that the patrons of burlesque 
will stand for, and really demand some of the 
old-time style of show. Billy has been hand- 
ing this kind of material over the footlights 
for many years now, and Is still getting away 

w,th lt - w * 

This does not argue well for those who advo- 
cate the "cleaning up" of burlesque; neither 
does lt prove that the cleaning up Is not the 
best thing for the show business. Taking It 
from the money-maker's standpoint, the argu- 
ment has a 6trong face, and Watson seems 
willing to stand for all that goes with It, as 
long as he can look out and see the long- 
green rolling In. ._.._-» 

Watson Is repeating here this week ; Dan 
Guggenheim and Colonel Sam Dawson help 
Billy smile. There Is not much use trying 
to take Billy Watson or his show seriously. 
The veteran has had many shows on the road 
that were superior to what the "Beef Trusty 
Is this season, but the Watson name bring! 
the crowd In. and few are ever heard to com- 
plain when tney leave. 

Watson must be credited with being a willing 
worker, though he takes everything easily, 
and puts In anything that he thinks of. You 
have to be careful to work with Watson, for 
he never goes through two shows In the same 
manner. Watson takes liberties which no 
other comedian In or out of burlesque could 
attempt and get away with It, and he secures 
laughs where other handlers of the "blue" 
matter fall. There Is not much left for the 
others to do but feed Watson, and In this Ida 
Walling, Llzsette Howe, Pat Kearney and 
John West figure prominently. The former 
handles a character role which calls for a 
good bit of rough work, and the latter does a 
straight, while Miss Howe, neatly dressed and 



looking well, as usual, has what might be 
termed the soubret part throughout, leading 
two or three numbers nicely. Miss Walling 
also lesds an Irish number, backed up by the 
chorus in white dresses and green ribbon trim- 
mings. And It Is some chorus. Where Wat- 
son manages to recruit that bunch of feminin- 
ity is a mystery. The crowd looks bigger 
than ever, though there are one or two nar- 
row ones mixed In, and one or two might be 
classed as ponies. The real "pony chorus" 
or the show Is Laura Ollnserettl, Kitty Lu- 
cette, Ray Hanvey, Emma McVeigh, Bsthel 
Newton, Maud Barrett, Fanny Massey and 
Maud Hamilton. Watson Is overlooking some- 
thing with this troupe. The "ponies," dressed 
as Buster Browns, with a cute "kid" song, 
ought to be a riot The size of the Watson 
chorus Is no handicap, for they put Just as 
much life and do better work generally than 
many of the regular pony variety, and one 
mark of merit Is that tbe women are always 
neater looking around the feet than any other 
bunch along the line. The dressing does not 
help much, for the "Beef Trust" Is not rich 
on costuming. One eet of march clothes, blue 
and gray. Is pretty. Several of the women 
prove ability to handle lines. Toney DeVere 
Is back with the show, playing a email part 
and leading a near-cooch number. Alice Gil- 
bert. Pearl Radcllffe, Lottie Llscord, Ray Han- 
vc/, who has accumulated an almost- French 
accent, and one or two others of the girls 
have "bits." Margaret Hayee helps In two 
numbers and allows Ed Laler to throw a love 
song at her. Tom Mack and Nat 8llver also 
handle "bits." helping to make up one of the 
finest-looking bands of stage brigands that 
ever wore muffs for whiskers. Horse play 
runs rampant throughout the show, with Wat- 
son always leading the way. The "beef" dis- 
play finish Is still a feature, with a goodly 
supply of comedy cropping up through the ap- 
plication by contestants for the prise. Pearl 
Radcllff's tough girl standing out for special 
mention. The "Hlgh-cost-of-llvlng" plaint 
has no room In the Watson show, for, from 
the biggest to the smallest In the group, In- 
cluding Ethel Earl, who Is a little of both, 
and Is runner-up In the prise contest, there 
Isn't any member of the "Trust" that looks as 
If she were not well fed. That crowd Is a 
trade-mark with Billy Watson, and It Is the 
biggest picture set In burleeque. Watson Is 
one of the few burlesque managers who sticks 
to old principles. He don't claim to have the 
best burlesque show on the road. Watch him 
^srhen he walks on the stage for hie first en- 
trance. While the others are reading their 
line, Bill Is counting the house and smiling. 
That's the only answer Watson ever offers. 

Jim Harklns, well known about town as a 
"coon shouter," and Marlon Harrison, who has 
been doing a "single" In vaudeville, were 
married two weeks ago In Washington, where 
Harklns Is playing vaudeville dates. 

Marlon Turner, who says she Is a vaudeville 
■?.*£■■■• , n * d David B. Ganley. also a veude- 
vllllan^ In the magistrate's oourt last week, 
charged with threatening her. Ganley prom- 
ised to be good, and was allowed to go. 

■▼• Van Oeten, who hae been playing a 
small part with "Queens of Jardln de Paris," 



NIXON (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; agent 
Nlxon-Nlrdllnger Agency).— Ladell and Bel- 
mont; Prince Toku Klshi; Ballo Brothers; 
Jules Herron; Ten George Campers; John E. 
Brennan and Co. Pictures. 

PARK (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; agent 
Nlxon-Nlrdllnger Agency).— Cycling Demons; 
Manning Trio; Dumatrescu Troupe; Poloff Sis- 
ters; Romany Trio. Pictures. 

PEOPLES (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; 
agent, Nlxon-Nlrdllnger Agency).— Hamilton 
and Massey; Four Howards; Hlldreth and Co.; 
Lukens Lions; Count and Countess Shlloh. 
Pictures. 

STANDARD (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; 
agent, Nlxon-Nlrdllnger Agency).— Four Musi- 
cal Woods; Barry and Black; La Rue and 
MUey; Rhyme and Riddle. Pictures. 

LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr; agents, Tay- 
lor A Kaufman).— Sherwood Sisters and Bel- 
mont; Warren and Brockaway; Burrows and 
Travsrs Company; Mexican Street Singers; 
Nine Dollar Troupe. Pictures. 

FOREPAUGH'S (Miller 4 Kaufman, mgrs.; 
agenis, Taylor A Kaufman).— Raff ins Monkeys; 
Great Powers; Lang and May; Roma Trio; 
Dick Thompson; Harry Taylor. Pictures. 

GIRARD (Kaufman A Miller, mgr*.; agents, 
Taylor A Kaufman).— Four Whirlwinds; Wal- 
dron Brothers; Walton and Brandt; Musical 
Busklrk and Co. Second half— Thermos Ark- 
tos; Naval Trio; The Acorns. Pictures. 

EMPIRE (Stanford A Western, mgrs.; 
agents. Taylor A Kaufman).— Fields and Lewis' 
School Days; Two Franks; Naval Trio; The 
Acorns. Second half— Waldron Brothers; Wal- 
ton and Brandt Pictures. 

MANHEIM (Funrman Bros., mgrs.; agents. 
Taylor A Kaufman).— Tom Howard and Co.; 
Eckert and Francis; The Tolls; The Burke 
Bros. Second half— Goodwin and Tlce; Two 
Franks.' The Qulllans. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris and Ancke, mgrs.; agents, 
Taylor A Kaufman).— Mel vln and O'Neill; 
Jackson. Price and Montgomery; Felton. Sec- 
ond half— Kennedy and James; The Tolls; 
June Le Veay. Pictures. 

TWENTY-NINTH ST. PALACE (C. H. Kell- 
ner, mgr.; agents, Taylor A Kaufman;.— Gor- 
don and Gordon; Alderb and Evan*; June Le 
Veay. Second half— Melvln and O Nelll; Jack- 
son, Price and Montgomery; Felton. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Chas. Oeiechlager, mgr.; agent H. 
Bart McHugh).— Gruet and Cruet; Three Er- 
nesto Sisters; Jack Atkins; Four Bragdons; 
Haubrel's Examination Day. Pictures. 

GKESAT NORTHERN (M. Oreenwald, mgr.; 
agent. H. Bart McHugh).— Al Wilson; Dreano 
and Goodwin; Renzeita and La Rue; The Tolls. 
Second half— Zeda; Gray and Travis; Fox and 
Ward; Four Soils Brothers. Pictures. 

AUDITORIUM (W. Herkenreider, mgr.; 
agent, H. Bart McHugh).— Kene Vedmar; Trixie 
Comedy Four; Schwab and Ne. Second half- 
Flying Belmonts; Nash; Wheeler and Wheeler. 
Pictures. 

GLOBE (B. Israel, mgr.; agent H. Bart 
McHugh).— Le Noire; James Glides; Miller 
and Jones; Sheppard and Ward. Second half- 
Emma Krause; Florence White; Perry and 
Elliott; Three Llvelys. Pictures. 

GERMANTOWN (Welter Stuempflg. mgr.; 
agent. Chas. J. Kraus).— Eagle and The Girl; 
Wilson and Plerson; Goldie, St. Clare and 
Goldie; Tucker and Lawrence; Harry Batche- 
lor. Last half— Eagle and The Girl; Fanton's 
Athletes; Four De Wolfs; John O'Brien; Jeff 
and Leverne Healy. 

JUMBO (R. Hagener, mgr.; agent, Chas. J. 
Kraus).— First half— Panky and Cook; Fanton's 
Athletes; Leslie Thurston; Dsniel Leighton and 
Co. Last half— Colem and Coleman; Wilson 
and Blerson; Rolmo and DeLano; Samuel 
Thorneberg and Co. 

THE IRIS (M. J. Walsh, mgr.; agent, Chas. 
J. Kraus).— Lester Bros and Crelghton Sis- 
ters; Margaret Arnold; Cole and Coleman; 
Eddie Foyer; Whirl's Harmonist. Last half- 
Lester Bros, and Crelghton Sisters; Rsymond, 
Leighton and Morse; Franz Miesel; Mae 
Frances; Jack and Clara Roof. 

FIFTY-SECOND ST. (Geo Bothwell. mgr.; 
agent, Chas J. Kraus).— La Paiva; Friediand 
and Clark; Franz Miesel; Grotesque Ran- 
dolphs. Last half— Florence Levere; Trewy 
Bros.; Harry Batchelor; Daniel Leighton and 
Co. 

AURORA (Donnelly A Collins, mgrs.; agent. 
Chas. J. Kraus).— First half— Goyt Trio; Trewy 
Bros.; John Devlin; Mae Frances. Laat half- 
Leslie Thurston; Goldie, St Clare and Goldie: 
Tucker and Lawrence. 

CASINO, BROAD ST. (Mr. Jacobs, mgr • 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— Four De Wolfs; John 
Lyons; Bulla De Buse. Last half— Panky and 
Cook; Warren and Dale; La Palva. 

HIPPODROME-PALACE (Chas. Segal, mgr 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— Bellzaser Bros; Ray- 
5°. nd ' J**S h ton and Morse. Last half— Leroy; 
Kline Sisters; Whirl's Harmonlstlc Four. 

MAJESTIC (Wm. Valll. mgr.)-Topack and 

ffim. 1 *l 0l 2 » and w Horn ; Leonard Phillips ; 
Smith and Eaton; Mason and Lee; Jim Mack; 
8am Roberts. 

CRY8TAL PALACE (D. Bayllnson. mgr.)- 
The Buckley Troupe; Von Sorely Sisters' Jeff 

Youn/siSur?- 171 k ° dfa ' M * ^unchmere; 

CRYSTAL PALACE (W. Morris, mgr.)-The 

0?!cs" ; 0? ^M**: w »»n and Frankfort" 



ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander, mgr.)— Cas- 
sldy Trio; Andy Johns; Mason and Lee; Wills 
and Dally; Clark and Taylor; Queen Ruby; 
Delmore and Ralston; Helen Horn and Co. 

FAIRHILL (C. Stengel, mgr.)— The Yeakles; 
The Hlllmans. 

GAYETY (John P. Eckhart, mgr.)— "Queens 
of Jardln de Paris." 

CASINO (Ellas and Koenlg, mgrs.)— "Vanity 
Fair." 

ATLANTIC CITY 

By I. B. Pulaski. 

YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn, mgr. ; 

agent U. B. O) Mrs. Dr. J. M. Munyon, 

"there Is hope," Charles Olcott, planolog, hit; 
Mr. A Mrs. Esposito, singers, excellent ; De 
Noyer A Danie, did well ; Wood well Bros., 
acrobats, excellent ; Chas. Herrera, equili- 
brist, clever; Willard Lee Hall A Co., didn't 
land. 

SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr. ; agent Louis 
Wesley)— Stewart Sisters A Escorts, head- 
lined, very good ; Herbert Books, excellent 
showman ; Walters A Frank, good comedy 
sketch ; Honey Johnson, monolog. well liked ; 
Barrows A Milo, acrobats, excellent ; Payne 
A Lee, very good ; Brown A Brown, songs, 
good ; Victor Faust, musical ; M. P. 



"When Sweet Sixteen" played the Apollo 
for the first half of the week. Pictures were 
the attraction the last half. Next Friday 
night, Charles Frohman presents Blllle 
Burke In a new comedy entitled "Suzanne." 

ST. LOUIS 

By Frank E. Anfenger. 

PRINCESS (Dan S. Flshell, mgr.; agent. 
William Morris).— Announced bill Is Joe 
Welch ; McMahon and Chapelle : Harry Jol- 
son ; Connelly Sisters; Lon* and Cotton; Ro- 
land Travers and Co. ; Marie Dorr ; Polk and 
Polk. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pheum Circuit).— Kremka Brothers; Lillian 
Ashley ; Walter McCullough and Co. ; Gran- 
ville and Rogers; Four Fords; "The Suspect"; 
Frank Tlnney ; Herzog's Stallions. 

OAYETY (Frank V. Hawley, mgr.).— 
"Lovemakers." 

Beginning Sunday the Morris bills at the 
Princess start Sunday Instead of Monday as 
has been the rule. The Columbia (Orpheum) 
bills start Monday. 

J. C Weber, manager of the Bijou alrdome 
at Jacksonville, which was destroyed by Are 
last September, was convicted of arson ac- 
cording to a special dispatch to the St. Louis 
Times from that town. 

The Virginia, a picture house, capital for 
which was supplied by August Busch, tbe 
brewer, was opened Sunday, capacity 1.000. 
H. M. Schmltz is manager. 

A demurrer has been filed to the bill filed 
by Kate Claxton (Mrs. Kate E. Stevenson), 
an actress of "The Two Orphans" fame, to 
have the divorce granted to her husband In 
East St. Louis set aside. 

Mrs. C. B. Rlgby, one of the cowgirls In the 
Elk Circus given for charity at the Coloseum 
last week fell, was run over and kicked in 
the face during a performance. She will re- 
cover. 

DENVER 

By Will P. Green. 

ORPHEUM.— La Pertajada, applause; John 
P. Wade and Co., pleased ; Meyers Warren 
and Lyon, clever; Grover and Richards, well 
received; Balzars, fair; Phil Kaufman, med- 
ium; Six Abdallahs. entertaining; Pantage's. 
Vann and Hoffman, fair; London Quartet, big; 
Andy McLeod, good ; Burke and Carter, audi- 
ence In uproar ; Schenck Family, pleased ; 
Sophie Tucker, star extraordinary. 

CINCINNATI, O. 
By Harry Hess. 

KEITHS COLUMBIA (H. K. Shockley. 
mgr.; agent, U. B. O. ; Sunday rehearsal 11). 
— Melrose and Kennedy, very clever; Nichols 
Sisters, good; Bert Coote and Co., hit; Larry 
McLean, ball player turned actor— still ball- 
player; "The Tales of Hoffman," very badly 
received ; Dooln and McCool, good ; Sam 
Mann and Co., "knockout"; Jarrow, scream; 
Maxim s Models, good. 

ORPHEUM (William Morros, mgr.; Sunday 
rehearsal 10).— Ed. Blondell and Co hit • 
Mason and Bart, fine; Billy Dillon, scored; 

Moo , re8 , 'E ah uF ah J ioyB '" fa,r J Cameron and 
Gaylord, big hit; Foster and Day, excellent; 
Garcia, very good; LaDelle Nello, novelty; 
Jones and Grant, very good ; Eroslnl hit 

EMPRESS (Howard E. Robinson, mgr.; 
8unday rehearsal 10). -John Hamilton, clev- 
er; Reynolds and Miller, hit; David Schooler, 

^T» v fln 5 : Mu „ rray and Hamilton, good 
Whitehead and Grlereon, scored; Bobby Pan - 
dur and Bro., fine. ' m 

AMERICAN (E. C. Dustln, mgr • asenL 

W mL^ m d ° U8 8u 5 : Monday rehea'rsal 9) 
-Musics Simpsons, Percy Reed. Lizzie Wel- 
er. Davis and Bogard, Dewar's Comedy An - 

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PEOPLES (James E. Fennessy, mgr.).— 
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STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, house 
agent). — Star and Oarter Show. 

NEW ORLEANS. 

By O. M. SAMUEL. 
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Orpheum Road Show this week. 
Weakest In ten years, opinion here. La Pia, 
beautiful effects, pleased; Rlgoletto Brothers, 
only quantity to recommend; Melville and 
Hlggins, familiar, but well received; Howard, 
liked; Flo Irwin and Sidney Broughton, racy 
duolog; Irene Romaine, fair; Paullnetti and 
Plquo, good finish brought mild reception. 

AMERICAN (James R. Cowan, mgr. ; agent, 
William Morris) ; Sunday rehearsal, 10).— 
Stevens and Valero, opening, did nicely ; 
Douglas Flint and Co., "The Mixers," laugh- 
ter ; Morris and Kramer, enthusiastic recep- 
tion ; Maxinl and Bobby, thorough approba- 
tion ; Lamb's Manikin, warmly welcomed ; 
Oenaro and Bailey, finished strong ; Carpettl 
Bros., closed. 

WINTER GARDEN (Chattman & Chase, 
mgrs.).— Vera Lancaster, posing, showy; Aul- 
din and Fritz, sword swallowers, scored ; 
Qoodwln and Ooodwln, favor; 01 lie Delworth, 
musical ; Devitts, acrobats. 

MAJESTIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.).— Tyson 
Extravaganza Co., vaudeville and pictures. 

HAPPY HOUR (Al. Durnlng, mgr.).— Fa- 
mous Morgans, Ruth Riley, Al. Floret and 
Pritchard Bisters. 



BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

MAJESTIC (Carl Rettlck. mgr.).— Dec. 6: 
Trevola, good ; Dixon and Hanson, very good ; 
The Markarenke Duo, hit ; Arthur Rlgby, 
great ; LaKelliors, clever. 

PASTIME (Sam Pearl, mgr.).— Dec. 6: Why- 
sail and Edwards, good ; Al Wheeler, fair ; 
Mable Butterworth, pleasing ; Al Bernard, ex- 
cellent; Billy Doss, took; Miss Talbot, pleas- 
ing ; Sam Pearl, good. 

AMUSE U (E. E. New some, mgr.).— Co- 
den and Clifford, good ; Lola and Ralrd, pleas- 
ing ; Bert Fielding, took ; Ben C. Duncan, hit. 

MARVEL (Percy Spellman, mgr.; agent. 
Greenwood).— Bratten and B ratten. good; 
Percy Spellman, pleasing; The Marshalls, big; 
James O'Hare, good. 

NAT. W. WILLIAMS. 

CAMDEN, N. J. 

BROADWAY (W. B. MacCallum, mgr. ; 
agent, U. B. O.). — Rhodes and Adams. Maude 
Tiffany, Arnaud Brothers, Oertle Carlisle and 
Jule Bernard In "Kids and Kiddies"; James 

A. Klernan and Co., McAvoy and Powers, Bll- 
lle Burke's Wild West. Pictures. 

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 

AIRDdME (W. 8. Albert, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.; Monday rehearsal 10.30).— Week 5: 
Rockway and Conway, fair ; Al Harrington, 
fair ; Dayton, went well ; Maybelle Fisher, 
hit; Prof. Roberta' Rata, big hit. 

The strike of stage hands at the Lyric still 
continues, though Manager Cassldy expecta to 
have the trouble arranged by 15, the date here 
of "The Arcadians." 

CLEVELAND, O. 

Hippodrome (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; agent, 
U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Bessie 
Wynn, excellent; "College Life," fair; Pope 
and Dog Uno, entertained ; Rlauta and Gor- 
don, fair ; James H. Cullen, always good ; 
Charles and Fannie Van and Co., pleased; 
Crouch and Welch, clever ; Three Nevarros, 
novel. 

PROSPECT (H. A. Daniles, mgr.; agent, U. 

B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Nello, nicely: 
Lewis and Chapln, fair; "Six Gypsle 81ngers," 
did well ; Milton and Dolly Nobles, fairly 
well ; others, Cook and Stevens, Valveno and 
Tresk. WALTER D. HOLCOMB. 

COLUMBUS, O. 

KEITHS (W. W. Prosser, mgr. ; agent, U. 
B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10.30).— Rice, Sully 
and Scott, amusing ; Verona and Albln Verdi, 
entertaining ; Rooney and Bent, good ; Victor 
Nlbjp and Talking Birds. Interesting; Murphy- 
Nichols and Co., hilarious; Nellie Nichols, ex- 
cellent; Capt. Oruber's Animals, fine; Day- 
light Motion Pictures, favorable comment. 

ORAND (Jack Levy, mgr.; agent, Ous Sun; 
Monday and Thursday rehearsal 11.30).— Buck 
Freeman, fine ; Lew Woods, pleased ; Leon and 




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Bertie Allen, entertaining ; Fred Hamll and 
Boys, well liked ; Mile. Lara's Trained Ani- 
mals, satisfactory. COLUMBIA (Thomp- 
son Bros, mgrs. ; agent, Columbus Vaudeville 
Agency; Monday reneursal 10).— DeMuye Sis- 
ters, hit ; G. W. Florence, good ; Edwurd Bur- 
rett Co., enjoyed. PRINCESS (Edw. Brown- 
ing, mgr. ; agent, Cantield, Cincinnati ; Moo- 
day rehearsal 10).— Charles Sherman, well 
liked ; Rougers and Bumstead, good ; De Ro- 
sa's Cats and Pigeons, clever. 

LITTLE CHARLEY. 

DE8 MOINES. 

MAJESTIC— Bristow and Warner, fair: Su- 
ren, good ; Pearl Russian Trio, pleasing ; 
James and James, good ; Deinonico Co., good. 
ORPHEUM.— Charles Marville, good; Mig- 
nonette Okln, fair; Piauo Store, bit; Fay. 
Miller and Weston, pleasing; "Dlnkelspiel's 
Xmas," good; Daudiner Bros., good; (JalttU's 
Circus, fair. JOE. 

ELMIKA, N. T. 

HAPPY HOUR (O. H. Van Demark. mgr.; 
agent, U. B. O. ; Mouday rehearsal 1 1 » . — 11 -14. 
Leroy and Earl, bu , Shaw Twlus. excellent; 
Gus Fredericks, good ; Josef Samuels, good. 

FAMILY— Closed for alterations. Reopens 

Christmas day. J. M. BEERS. 

ERIK. PA. 

COLONIAL (A. P. Wescbler. mgr.; agent. 
Gus Sun; Rehearsal Monday KM. — Dana liart- 
lett. good ; Dark Knigbis, very good ; The 
Lucados, clever; Richards A Beverly, well re- 
ceived; Will Brad.ey ti Co., excellent; Mile. 
Corlo A Co.. In "Paris by Night." fine. 

PARK (Jeff Callan. mgr.; agent. U. B. O. ; 
Rehearsal Monday 10).— Winkler Kress Trio, 
very clever; Gaylor & Wlltste, good; Von 
Hoven, clever; Terry. Elmer & Co.. very 
amuHlng ; McBrlde, Pun-ell & Shelley, ex- 
cellent; Ballerlni's Dogs, well trained. 

HAPPY HOUR (I). H. Connelly. mgr. ; 
agent, Marshall). — Flying/ Waldo, very good; 
Du Brelle & Retlaw. good. 

ALPHA (J. J. Raymond, mgr. ; agent, di- 
rect ; Rehearsal Monday 10). — Rouse & Rekl, 
clever ; Edna Loader, very good. 

M. II. MIZENER. 

FALL II IV kill. MASS. 

SAVOY (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent. Loew ; 
Rehearsal Monday 101. — La Vler. very good, 
Hayes and Johnson, good ; Fulgora, excellent ; 



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Oppoeiu the Walnut aad Oaaiao Tmeatree, 
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Elida Morris, good ; Jno B Cooke and Co., 
hit ; Fiddler and Shclton, very good ; Stelllng 

and Revell, good. BIJOU ( L. M. Boas, 

mgr. ; agent, direct; Rehearsal Monday 10).— 
12-14, Lillian SIsterB. good; Swan and Bam- 
bard. very good ; Blgelow and Campbell, ex- 
cellent. PREMIER (L. M. Boas, mgr.; 

agent, direct; Rehearsal Monday 10).— 12-14, 
Ozaves, good ; Rose Washburn, very good. 

E. F. RAFFERTY. 

FORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC (T. W. Mullaly. mgr.; agent, 
Interstate).— Week 5, Carlisle's Dogs, fair; 
Jere Sanford, whistler, and tells some old 
stories; Mr. and Mrs. Bcrlnl, singers, well 
liked; Allie Leslie Hasson, comedy, good; 
Lawrence & Edwards, very good ; "Moto Girl," 
novelty ; Billy Beard, b. f., easily gets head- 
line honors 

IMPERIAL (W. H. Ward, mgr.; agent. C. 
E. Hodgkins). — Ncwsomr s, good; Courtney 
and Jeanette. fair Jugglers ; Princeton and 
Yale, good ; Nellie Dure, very Rood ; Imperial 
Trio, mus., well received ; Clarence Able sings. 

PRINCESS (Joe AronofT, mgr. ).— .Jenny's 
Cats and Monkeys, good ; MrGee and Hays, 
sketch good ; Diamond Four, singers, well re- 
ceived ; Charles Webber, good juggler; Eddie 
Dolan, fair. I. K. F. 

HAMILTON, ONT. 

TEMPLE (J G Appleton, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. U. ; Monday rehearsal lo>. — Williams and 
Segal; Kenny, Nobody and Piatt, Will H. 
Fox; Sebas'.ian Merrill Co. ; Tempest and Sun- 
shine. Ci. D. 



HARRISBIKO, PA. 

ORPHEUM (C. F. Hopkins, mgr.; agent, 
IT. B. O. >. — Laypo and llenjamin, pleased; 
Laura Buckly. good; 'The Littlest Girl." well 
received ; Quinlan and Richards, caught 
laughs; "Models of .lardln de Paris." hit; 
Albert Hole, entertained; Woods and Woods 
Trio, scond. J. P. J. 

HARTFORD, COW. 

POLLS (Oliver C Kdwards. mgr.; agent, 
IT It O., Moii'lay rehears il lOi .— Mr. and Mrs*. 
G.irdner I'rane, big hit; Willette Walker, very 
good; Th"o and D.in. ;ng Boys, went nig; 
Watsons Farmyard Cm u-, scored; Havilnnd 
ami Thornton, good; Anthony and Andrew 
Vtsoeehi. pleisnd; Ferroll llros., clever. M. P. 

HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent. 

Jimet- Clain-y; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 
11)— l'J-ll. Magnnnl Family, wont big; Fay 
St. Clair, scond; Krusada and Job, went well; 
Barton, cyclist, clever; Halston P.oys, clever; 
M P. 1.V17. Artie and Florence Nelson; 
Alva Rates; Mr. and Mrs. Frank r;ibbons; 
Arthur Connelly; M. P. SCENIC (Harry C. 



Young, mgr.; agent, direct; Monday rehearsal 
10).— Floyd and Basttett; Armralan; Jean 
Ryan; Marlou Marshall; M. P. 

R. W. OLMSTED. 

HOUSTON. TEX. 

COZY (Maurice Wolf, mgr.; agent. C. B. 
Hodklns; Rehearsal Sunday 11).— Week 5, 
ReeBe Trio, hit ; Francis Fairfield, good ; 
Westermao and Hopkins, pleased ; Arlington 
and Helston, bit ; Marie Clark, good ; Dave 
Lullm and Co., very good. 

ROYAL (W. C Brlen. mgr.; agent, 
Frankel Bros.; Sunday Rehearsal 1:30).— 
Montrose and McCoy, good ; Albert Bailey, 
pleasing; Donna Terresa, fair; Trueheart and 
La Valle, good ; Dalley Bueley, good ; Harri- 
son Bros., good. 

EMPIRE (K. B. Morris, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).— Sunday rehearsal 1).— The Wren Musi- 
cal Comedy Co., good. 

THEATO (W. K. Hennessy, mgr.; agent. W. 
M. Fair in an ; Sunday rehearsal I).— The Grld- 
leys, Four Grohms. 

PRINCESS (Billie Flnnlgan, mgr.; agent, 
W. M. Fall man; Sunday rehearsal 1).— Musi- 
cal Comedy. 

ORPHEUM— Has closed. Poor business. 

JAMESTOWN, N. Y. 

LYRIC (H. A. Deardourff mgr.; agent, Ous 
Sun.; Rehearsal 10).— Henri French, hit; 
Sernado McCree aud Co., good ; Shields and 
Root, satisfactory ; Ueorge Revere, fine ; The 
Hyataki Troupe, clever. L. T. BERLINER. 

KALAMAZOO, MICH. 

MAJESTIC (H. W. Crull, mgr. ; agent, W. 
V. A.; rehearsal Monday 1).— Six Klrksmith 
Sisters, high class ; Kate Watson, hit ; Frank 
Atchison Ely aud Mabel Florence, good ; Lee 
Barth, clever; Yalto Duo, pleased. 

KANSAS "CITY, MO. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Howard and Howard, big hit; Bird 
Mlllman. ulao bit; Fred Singer, excellent; J. 
C. Nugent and Co., pleasing; "Roses of Kll- 
dare," fair; Arthur Brown, fair; Lane and 

O Dounell, comedy acrobats. EMPRESS 

—Van's Minstrel Jubilee Four; Lester and 
Moore; Four Loudons ; The Glaziers ; ' LeRoy 

and Clayton. (JAYETY.— "Jersey Lilies."— 

CENTURY.— " Imperials. " 

LOS ANGELES. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct; Mouday rehearsal 10) —Week 5— Ex- 
cellent program. Imperial Russian Dancers, 
headline™, instantaneous hit; Three White 
Kuhus, singers, capital; Camille Ober, excel- 
lent; Felice Morris and Co.. sketch, fair; hold- 
overs, Old Soldier Fiddlers; Frank Morrell; 

Barrymore and Rankin; Onlaw Trio LOS 

ANGKLES (K. J. Dounellan. mgr.; Monday 
rehearsal 11) —Harry Van FosBen, b. f.. very 
funny; Campbell and Yates, sketch, meritori- 
ous; The Imperials, music, popular; Downs, 
coins, dexterous; Three Escardoa, nimble; Ma- 
rie Cheville,, dancer, good; Celest, wire, dar- 
ing.-LKVYS (Al. Levy, mgr.;' agent, L. 
Hehmyer ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Fine bill- 
Ethel Leslie, vocalist, very pleasing; Sharp 
aud Turek. b. f.. laugh producers; Cosmopoli- 
tan Trio, operatic, big favorites; Miramba 
Baud, took well. PANTAGES (J. A. John- 
sou, mgr.; agent, direct; Monday rehearsal 
11). -Fred Blgelow's "School Time Frolics, " 
big su-cess; Finn and Ford, dancers, enter- 
taining; liaader Lavelle Trio, bicyclists, clever; 
Romanelll. eccentric violinist, pasnable; Ham- 
ilton Bros., comedy acrobats, funny; Quldo 
Glaldlnl, whistler, liked. 

EDWIN F. O'MALLEY. 

LOUISVILLE. KY. 

MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Wood. mgr.; 
agent. U. B. O. ). — Four Huntings. good; 
Swat Mulligan, scream ; Six Kaufmans, enter- 
taining ; Tony and Krna Ballot, good; Tom 
Waters, good ; Cunningham and Marlon, 
good; Rosa Roma, pleasing; Mr. and Mrs. 
Colby, fair. 

WALNUT ST. (Mr. Ward, nig- ; agent. Ous 
Sun).- George Alexander, very good; Three 
Harris Bros.. Never; Fuller. Hose and Co.. big 
scream; Fox. Peck :md Franks, hit; Tossing 
Lavelbs. Never; Murpliv and Washburn, fine. 

GAYKTY (A I. Bouller, rngr. ).— "Crusoe 
Girl." 

BUCKINGHAM (Horace MeCrorkllu, mgr.). 

— "Ch'.rry Blossoms." 

J. M. OPPENHEIMER. 

MEIUDKN^ CONN 

POLLS (Tom Klrby, mgr.; agent, James 
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MERIDIAN, MISS. 

GEM (I). J. Hennessey, mgr.; agents. Wll- 
llams-Cooley).— .~>-R>, Nash and Relnhart, very 
good ; Les Copcland, hit. II. 13. MAY. 



MILWAUKEE. 

MAJESTIC' (James A. Higler, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; Monday rehearsal 10:30).— 
Adeline Norwood, charming; Kitamura Japs, 
gorgeous act; Creesy and Dayne, clever; Ade- 
llna Capitaine, remarkable; The Blnns. comedy 
musical; Williams and Schwartz, pleasing; 
Paul LeCroix, novelty Juggler; Lawrence and 

Fitzgerald. CRYSTAL (Ed. Raymond, mgr.). 

—Hill and Ackerman, pleasing; George Wil- 
son, master minstrel; Alice Mortlock and Co., 
very good; Arcadia, pleasing; Myrtle Byrne 

and Bro.. splendid. EMPRESS (Wm. Grey, 

mgr.; Sunday rehearsal 10:30).— Prosit Trio, 
humorous; Hardie Langdon, clever; Edith 
Montrose, splendid; Robert Roland, great mu- 
sical mimic; Gertrude Dunlap and Co., clever; 
Lang and McCormick and Co. In "Number 

44," thrilling and intense. OAYETY (Wm. 

E. Mick, mgr.). — Reeves' Show, doing good 

business. STAR (F. Trottman, mgr.).— 

"Lady Buccaneers," drawing well. , 

HERBERT MORTON. 

MUNCIE, IND. 

STAR (Rav Andrews, mgr. ; agent, Gus 
Sun; Rehearsal Monday lo :?()) —Powell and 
Doerman, good ; Bates and Anderson, pleased ; 
Marie Snowden. (lever ; La Veen and Co.. big 
hit. GEO. FIFER. 

NEW HAVEN. CONN. 

POLLS (F. J. Wlndlsrh. mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O. ; Monday rehearsal Id) .— Planopnlend 
Minstrels, scored ; Keller. Mack and Orth, 
fine; Irene Dillon, good; Charles and Rose 
Cnentry, good; Ernest Car, fair; Harry Fox 
and Millership Sisters, good. E. J. TODD. 



NORFOLK, VA. 

COLONIAL (S. W. Donalds, mgr.; agent, 
U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Excellent 
bill, headed by Dan Burke and Wonder Girls, 



novelty act; Harry L. Webb, hit of show; 
Sharkey, Gelsler and Lewis, fine trio, and 
comedy hit; Murry Livingston and Co., in 
"The Man from Italy," fine; Berry and Berry, 
musical, good; Casting Dunbars, fine; Mamie 

Harnlsh, fair; pictures. MAJESTIC (Otto 

Wells, mgr.; agent, Norman Jeff erlea).— Fred 
Coles' Bulldogs, excellent; Brown and Far- 
lardeau, fine; Ed. and Nettle Masse, good; pic- 
tures. ORPHEUM (S. B. Butler, mgr.; 

agent, Norman Jefferies).— McGrath, excellent; 
Nlcodemus and Summers, b f, please; Wills 
and Barron, tramp comedians, excellent. 

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OAKLAND, CAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Wm Farnum and Co.; Duffin-Redcay 
Troupe; Radie Furman; Meredith Sisters. 
Holdovers, Musical Cuttye; Callahan and St. 
George; "Studies In Porcelain"; Temple Quar- 
tet. 

BELL (Jules Cohn, mgr.)— Hallcn & Fuller; 
Camm and Thelra; Thomas Potter Dunn; Five 
Columbians. 

BROADWAY (Guy Smith, mgr.; agent, Bert 
Levey).— Canaille's Dogs; Shayne and King; 
Bert Page; Gilson Balon. 

ONEONTA, N. Y. 

ONEONTA (Harry M. Dunham, mgr.; agent, 
Prudential ; Rehearsal Monday and Thursday 
1).— 8-10. Rlalto and Gordons, applause; Lewis 
and Willis, funny. 12-14, Edmond Raymond 
and Co., pleased ; Pratt's Terriers, good. 

DE LONG. 

OTTAWA, CAN. 

FAMILY (Chas. W. Denzlger, mgr.; agent, 
Loew).— Emerald and Dupree ; Michael Coa- 
cia ; Blanch Ba\rd ; Hughes and Charles ; 
Rlcora Bros. ; Green and Parker. 

GRAND (C. Hurley, mgr.; agents, Griffin 
Co.).— The Durands ; De Marse ; Boyer ; Clif- 
ford. Good business. 

NICKEL (K. Flnley, mgr.; agents, K.-P.). 
—Big business. Maury and Deno still here. 

DOMINION (G. Greening, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.).— Curtlss Aeroplane; Bothwell Browne; 
Claud and Usher ; Dolce Sisters ; Arthur 
Whitlan ; Allle Young and Cysrll ; Kelly and 
Jones. 

St. Georges, National, Empire, Gaiety, 
Paris, etc., all doing well In pictures. 

Chas. W. Dinziger. late of the Majestic, 
Toronto, has replaced Jas. Kallskl as manager 
of Family, Ottawa's new vaudeville house. 

Chas. Aitkens, late manager of "Canals of 
Venice." Coney Island, Is treasurer of Family. 
"Charlie" Is an old Ottawa boy, very popular, 
and holds high offices In the various locals. 

Ernie, privately known as Eben T. Crockett, 
doing a trick roller skating act. and having 
but one limb, died at the age of (W of pneu- 
monia at Brockvllle, Ont., last Sunday. He 
had been 111 but one week. Has relatives at 
Waterbury, Mass. O. O. O'R. 



PITTSBURGH, PA. 

GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O. ).— Gartelle Bros., pleased; Brown and 
Ayer, encored; Frank Milton and DeLong 
Sisters, much applause; Hal Merrltt, well re- 
ceived ; Amy Richard, Lester Lonergan and 
Co., very good; Arlington Four, laughter; 
Mathewson, Meyers and May Tully. big hit; 
Goolman's Dogs. Cats and Pigeons, good ; 
Maggie Cline. big hit. 

FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent. 
Morganstern).— Pamahaslka Birds. head- 
liner: Branlgan and Sequin, very good; 
Newell and Gibson, pleased ; I^ah Stanley, 
well received ; The Bedlngs, good. 

LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; agent. Gus 
Sun).— Gregolrc and Elmlna, hit; Howard and 
Bord. clever; Raphelo Gualno, good. Minor 
Griffin and Co., pleased. 

GAYETY (Henry Kurtzman).— "Girls From 
Happyland." 

ACADEMY (Harry Williams) .-"New Cen- 
tury Girls." M. S. KAUL. 



PITTSFIELD, MASS. 

EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts. mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; Rehearsal Monday 10).— Tuscano 
Bros., good ; Donald and Carson, good ; Mr. 
and Mrs. Mark Murphy, good ; "Elona" songs, 
good ; Exposition Four, musical, very good ; 
Byers and Herman, very good. 

The Majestic has discontinued vaudeville 
for the present. Beginning 12, only pictures. 
Poor business cause of change. 

FRANKLIN. 



agent, 
10).-VUlage 



PORTLAND, ME. 

PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr 
U. B. O. ; Rehearsal Monday 
Choir, hit; Harry Booker and Co., well re- 
ceived ; Hyland Sisters, fair ; Owley and 
Randall, clever ; Whitman and Davis. big 
laugh. HAROLD C. ARENOVSKY. 

RACINE, WIS. 

BIJOU (F. B. Stafford, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Madam Zella and Dogs, good; LeGray ; 
Holer and Co., good comedy ; Campbell and 
McDonald, excellent ; Dalto Frees and Co., 
good. J. E. P. 

READING, PA 

ORPHEUM (C. C. Egan, mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O. ; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 10:30). 
—Jas R. Waters, good ; Abbott and Worthley, 
pleased ; Brothers Damm, well received ; Ed- 
mund Stanley and Co., excellent. LYRIC 

(Frank D. Hill, mgr.; agent, Loew; Monday 
and Thursday rehearsal 10).— Lambertl Trio, 
pleased ; A. W. Porter, good ; Laurie Ordway, 

big; Caron & Herbert, very good. PALACE 

( W. K. Goldenberg. mgr. ; agent, Bart Mc- 
Hugh ; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 
10:30).— Fox and Ward, laughs; Gray and 
Travis, good ; Zeda, showy ; Cunningham and 
D'lvry, good ; Five Bohemians, well re- 
ceived. G. R. H 



RENOVO, PA. 

FAMILY (Albright and McCarthy, mgrs.; 
agents. Mexon-Nudllnger ; Monday and Thurs- 
day rehearsal 'A :30).— 12-14, Two McDonalds, 
very good ; Edith Barton, excellent. 15-17, 
Bachen and Desmond ; RoNero. 

WM. E. ALBRIGHT. 



RICHMOND, VA. 

COLONIAL (E. P. Lyons, mgr.; agent, Nor- 
man Jeffries; Rehearsal Monday 11).— Stokes 
and Ryan Sisters, splendid ; If. T. MacCon- 
nell. hit ; Margos Manikins, surpassing. 

LUBINS (C. T. Boyles. mgr.; agent. Nor- 
man Jeffries; Rehearsal Monday 12).— Slater. 
Earle and Darrell. featured ; Ralston Duo. 
scored ; Fred Morton, very clever. 

THEATO (L. I). Toney, mgr.; agents. White 
and Alderger ; Rehearsal Monday 11).— The 
I^ewlses. pleasing ; Musical Brams. splendid ; 
Fred Sterling, good ; M. A. WILBER. 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLS. 

MAJESTIC (J. P. Quinn. mgr.; agent, W 
V. A.; rehearsals 12:30). — Revolving Minervas, 
good; Mary Richard Casey, pleased; Lewell 
and Fisher, well received; Thoe. H. Dalton, 
clever; Melrose Comedy Four, hit; M. P. 

LOUIS WENDT. 



ST. PAUL, MINN. 

OIUMIEUM.-Yalledto's Leopards. good; 
"lack the (Ji^nt Killer," pleased; Dorothy 
Kenton, good ; Flanagan and Edwards, good ; 
Porter J. White, good; Lem Put. fair; Duca- 
llen. equilibrist, good. MAJESTIC. Amer- 
ican Newsboys Quartet; Charles Varley ; Al- 
bert Cray : Co. ; Estelle Hamilton ; Joe Buell • 
A'b-rf Inghram. - PRINCESS. — Petram's 
Circus, good ; Abbott and Reno, good ; Sol 
Herns, v.ry good. STAB. "Washington So- 
ciety Girls," fair. BEN 



SAGINAW, MICH. 

.IEFFERS (W. A. Russ, res. mgr.; Sunday 
rehearsal 12).— Musical Fredericks, good • 
Harris and Robinson, assisted by Miss Hamp- 




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rehearsal 10).— Week 5. Kate Fowler, good; 
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han and Gleeson, liked ; Rice and Prevost, 
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Pictures. 

PRINCESS (Fred Ballien, mgr.; agent Bert 

Levy; Monday rehearsal 10).— Matllde and 

Elvira, good; Billy Shanatt, took well Beck 
and Henny, very good. Pictures. 

Walter Fulkerson, manager of the Grand. 
with associates has taken a long lease on the 
corner adjoining the Grant Hotel and will 
erect a modern theatre and office building 
work on the same to be begun immediately 
The site is 100x100 and Is one of the city's 
most valuable sites. L. t. DALEY. 

SAVANNAH. GA. 

ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wilensky mgr 
agent, Interstate; Rehearsal Monday '2)— Al' 
Harrington, very good; Rockaway and Con- 
way scored; Roberts' Rats and Cats, good; 
Maybelle Matthews, went well ; Robert Henrv 
Hodge and Co., hit. 

LIBERTY (Frank and Hubert Bandy 
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Moore last Saturday. The piece was given by 
Norwegians. The score was composed by a 
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Lozler, good. HOWARD T. DIMICK. 

SIOUX CITY. IA. 

ORPHEDM.— Waterbury Bros, and Tenny, 
fine; Mr. and Mrs. Jlramie Barry, hit; Work 
and Ower, different; Walter Oraham, good; 
Alpha, clever ; Williams and Warner, good. 

C. S. C. 

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

POLI'8 (S. J. Breen. res. mgr. ; agent. U. 
B. O. ; Rehearsal Monday 10).— Claude Rauf ; 
Barnes and Crawford, clever ; Rita Redfleld, 
"A Night In a Turkish Bath," novel ; Syl- 
vester and Redmond, excellent ; Three Brem- 
mons. Q. A. P. 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

GRAND (Joseph F. Pearlateln. mgr. ; agent, 
U. B. O. :Rehearsal Monday 10).— De Renzo 
and La Due, pleased ; Anderson and Gaines, 
many laughs ; Al. White's Six Jolly Jiggers, 
was heartily received ; MrConnel and Simp- 
son, scream ; Delro. hit of show ; Ous Ed- 
wards' School Boys and Girls, favorites, made 
good ; Conroy and Lemalre succeeded In get- 
ting the audience in an uproar with their 
pinochle argument, heavv applause; Golden 
Troupe, good. "THE BIO LOCAL." 

WASHINGTON. 

CHARES (H. W. DeWItt, mgr.; agent. U. B. 
O. : Rehearsal Monday 11 ) .—Clifford Walker, 
entertaining; Mnclyn Arbuekle and Co. and 
Slgnor Trovots divided flrnt bonorn ; Rerzac's 
Comedy Circus, very amusing ; Robert De 



SHREVEPORT, LA. 

PALACE. -Howze Sisters, ordinary ; "Lor- 
Mont Trio, applauded ; Great Richards, 
pleased ; Gladys Clark and Co.. second. 

CASINO (A. C. Mnyer. mgr.; agent. Wil- 
liam Morris; Rehearsal Monday 11).— "The 
balloon Girl, hit ; El Gordo, amused ; Tad 
Nards, above usual ; Musical Macks, second 
honors ; Myers and Tomsel, fairly ; Ash and 
Carr, pleasing. 

COSMOS (A. J. Brylawskl. mgr; agent. 
Norman Jeffries: Rehearsal Monday 10).— 12- 
14. Robert McDonald and Co.. hit ; Bolduco, 
clever; Woodford's Midget Animal Cirrus, 
great; Blllle Reed, good; Frankle Farrell. 
entertaining; Springer and Churk, pleased. 

MAJESTIC (F. B. Weston, mgr.. Re- 
hearsal Monday 11 :30). — Musical Lovelands 
and Clark and Clark divided first honors; 
Lew Welch, amusing ; Three Clares, good. 

GAYETY (Oeo. Peck, mgr.).— Rentz-Santley 
Co. 

LYCEUM (Eugene Kernan. mgr.).— "The 
Merry Maidens." WM. K. BOWMAN. 

YONKElis. N. Y. 

WARBURTON (Jos. E. Srhanberger. mgr.; 
Monday rehearsal 10 :30).— Coccla and Amato. 
good; Berzac's Circus, riot; Mllo Rrldon A 
Co., laugh ; Fred Fisher and Jack Chember- 
laln. good : Standlsh Sisters. liked : Three 
Flodas. fairly ; Tom Mahoney, did well. Pic- 
tures. 

ORPHEUM (Sol. Schwartz, mgr. ; agont U. 
B. O. ; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 1'_M — 
8-10. Mlrkle Curran and Co. : Incr and Alli- 
son : Fol^v and Miller. 12-14. Gerard and 
Hutell ; Weston. Fields and Carroll; Frnd S. 
Thomas and May Haml'ton. CRIS. 

YOUNOSTOWN, O. 

PRINCESS (Wnltnr Hnnltr-h. mer. ; ngenf. 
Gus Sun K— Eva Fiv. pleased; Jerome Cispr-r. 
entertaining ; Col. O C Mack and Co. lnueh- 
nhle ; Hnynes. Redmond and Co., attractive ; 
Doyle, White and DcC.root. fine. 

Local authorities have Inaugurated cam- 
pilen acain«t Sunday vaudeville. Only 
straight slnglnc and musical acts will be per- 
mitted hereafter. C. A. SEEDY. 



MITCHELL. WELLS and LEWIS 




ST* •Rulfwkrller •«• 
Next Week (Dee. 10). Family. Moline, 111 

Direction. LEE * RAU8E 

THE BO THTRIO 

In "CYCLISTIC CRAZINESS" 





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Next Week (Dec. 12 1. Hathaway'*. New 
Bedford. 
Management. NORMAN JEFFERIES. 



The Miniature Female Sandow 
MA> EL VALENTEENF MOO REE 
The Original and Only Lady MuacU Poeer 
in the World 



E. J. APPLEBY 

Novelty Banjolst. 

Direction. JOE SCHENCK. 

NETTIE G. KNISE 

America's Greatest Female Whistler 
PLAYING UNITED TIME 



HAVE YOUR CARD IN 
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Christy 



AND 



Willis 



Will appear In their NEW ACT NEXT WEEK (Dec. 19) at the COLONIAL, New York City. 

Direction. ALBERT SUTHERLAND. 



HAVE YOUR CARD IN VARIETY 



VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES 

FOR WEEK DEC. 19 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes given are from DEC 18 to DEC. 2-"», Inclusive, dependend upon the opening 
and closing diys of engagement In different parts of the country. All addressee are 
furnished VARIETY by artists Addrest»et> care newspapers, managers or ageuta will not 
be printed ) 

"B R " after name Indicates act la wltb burlesque ahow mentioned. Routea may b« 
found under "Burlesque Rou'e"*." 

ROUTE*_FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER 
THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. 

TEMPORARY ADDRESSES WILL RE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LATINO OFF." 

PERMANENT ADDRESSES GIVEN FOR OVER THE SUMMER MUST BE RE- 
PLACED BY WEEKLY ROUTE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. 



ART ADAIR 

The Original 'HANK SPONGE " 
Next Week (Dec 1M). Malestlc. Dubuque. 

AdauiH Siim l> Trm udfiof M K 
Adama Blliv 3!> Mllford Ronton 
Ada nu. & Lewln iirfl W linker Atlanta 
Adams Milt Hnstlnan Show H R 
Admont Mltxel T_»v.% nrnadway N Y 
Adonis Kelihs Columbus O 
Ahearn Cha-* Hathaway? Lowell 
4h»Tii« TJIft Coin Av CHIi-hCO 
Altken Rrn* &U Redforrt Fall River 
Altken* Great 22 M» Gravler New Orleana 
Altken Ihk K- Edna !MJ Park av N Y 
Mhani HT.i.1 Rromiwny N Y 
Alhurfus ft Millar Watervllle Can 
t'dlnpe Th. 2M2".? Cnii;i*e drove Chicago 
All SWI W» Spring Pittsburg 
Allen -loe Rohlun<»n Cruxoe Girls R R 
Allen Leon & Dertle American Cincinnati 



Allen Marte Columbiana B R 
Alllnel Joseph 422 Rloomfleld Hoboken N J 
Allison Mr & Mrs Orpbeum Savannah 
Allmon & Nevlns Pastime Wichita Kan 



LITTLE ALLRIGHT - WIFE 

THE ORIOINAL 
Wm MorriP Time RICHARD PT TROT. Mgr 

Alpine Troupe Colonial Lawrence Maes 
Alpine Quartette Bowery Burleaquera B It 
Alrona Zoeller Troupe 2»H) Hemlock Brooklya 
Alton Grace Folllea of New York B R 
Alton Ethel Vorletlea Terre Haute Ind 
Altu* Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y 
Alqulst a Clayton M0 Bergen Brooklyn 
Alvarado* Goat* 12% N Main Decatur III 
A Mo A Z*»nd« Boi JUW D rend en O 
Alvino A Rlalto Victoria Wheeling W Va 
American Newsboyp 2tl.M$ N 31 Philadelphia 
Anderson OeMrude Mlsp N Y Jr B R 
Anderson A Anderson 829 Dearborn A? Chicago 
Anderson A Ellison 8tar Cleveland 



Whevi on*%perino *dv*rtUemenU kindly mention VARIETY. 



VARIETY 



Andrews 6 Abbott Co 8802 Morgan St Louis 
Antrim Harry Majestic Birmingham 
Apdales Animals Columbia Cincinnati 

E. J. APPLEBY 

Novelty Banjolst 
Direction, JOE SCHBNK. 

Apollo* 104 W 40 N Y 

Arberg A Wagner 511 B 78 N Y 

Ardelle ft Leslie 10 Broezel Rochester 

Arlington Billy Golden Crook B R 

Arlington Four Lyric Dayton O 

Annond Qrace 810 Dearborn At Chicago 

Armond Ted V Berenaders B R 

Armstrong and Verne Royal Wellington N Z 

Arthur Mae IS Unity PI Boston 

Ashner Tessle Irwlns Big Bhow B R 

Atkinson Harry 21 B 20 N Y 

AUantls ft Flsk 2511 1 At Billings Mont 

Atwood Warren 111 W 81 N Y 

Aubrey Rene Runaway Olrls B R 

Ausr 8 ft O 418 Strand W C London 

Austin Jennie Follies of New York B R 

Austin ft Klumker 3110 E Phlla 

Ayers Ada Follies of New York B R 

B 
Baader La Velle Trio Pantages Denver 
Bachen ft Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia 
Baksr Billy Merry Whirl B R 
Baker Harry 8042 Renow W Philadelphia 
Bmker De Voe Trio Dainty Duchess B R 
Baker John T Star Show Girls B R 
Bandy A Fields Sun Springfield O 
Bannan Joe Qirli from Happyland B R 
Bantas Four Columbian! B R 
Baraban Troupe 1304 Fifth Ave N Y 
Barbee Hill ft Co 1202 Nat Av San Diego 
Barber ft Palmer American Omaba Indef 
Barnes A Crawford Manhattan O H New York 
Barnes A Robinson 237 W 137 N Y 
Barrett Tom Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 
Bariington M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Barron Geo 2002 fl Av N V 
Barry ft Hack. 761 Wlndlake Milwaukee 
Bartsll A Gsrfield 2600 B 53 Cleveland 
Bartlett Harmon ft Ernglf 353 W 50 N Y 
Barto El 2531 N Hollywood Philadelphia 
Barto ft McCue Midnight Maidens B R 
Barton Joe Follies of the Day B R 
Bates Vlrgle Irwlns Big; Show B R 
Bates A Neville 5 7 Gregory New Haven 
Baum Will H A Co 07 Wolcott New Haven 
Baumann ft Ralph 360 Howard Av New Haven 
Baiter Sidney ft Co 1722 48 At Melrose Cal 
Bayton Ida O'.rls from Happyland B R 
Be Ano Duo 3442 Charlton Chicago 
Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 
Beard Billy Majestic Houston 
Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago 
Beaugarde Marie Merry Whirl B R 
Beers Leo Majestic Montgomery 
Behler Agnes Dreamlanders B R 
Behren Musical 52 Springfield Av Newark N J 
Beimel Musical 341 E 87 New York 
Bell Arthur H 4«« 12 Av Newark N J 
Bell Boy a Trio 2206 7 Av N Y 
Bell Norma Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Belle May Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 
Belmont May Century Girls B K 
Belmont Joe 70 Brook London 
Belmont Florence Girls from Happyland B R 
Belmont M Follies of New York B R 
Belxac Irving i.V>!> W 112 New York 
Benn ft Leon 220 W 38 New York 
Bennett Archie Irwlns Big Show B R 
Bennett Florence Irwlns Majesties B R 
Bennett 8am Rose Sydell B R 
Bennett ft Marcello 206 W 67 New York 
Bennett Bros 330 E 66 New York 
Benson Marlon J Passing Parade B R 
Bentley Musical 121 Clipper San Francisco 
Benton Beulah Irwlns Malestlcs B R 
Benton Ruth Big Banner Show B R 
Berg LIddy Bon Tons B R 
Berger Anna Miss N Y Jr B R 
Bernhard Hugh Bohemians B R 
Beverly Sisters 5722 Springfield Av Phlla 
Bevins Clem Rollickers B R 
Beyer Ben ft Bro. 1406 Bryant Av N Y 
Bicknell Gibney Bijou Qulnry 111 
Blssett A Shady 248 W 37 N Y 
Black John J Miss N Y Jr B R 
Black A Leslie 3722 Eberly At Chicago 
Blair Hazel Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Bloomquest A Co 8220 Chicago Av Minneapolis 
Bohannon Burt Hastings Show B R 
Boises Sensational 100 W 143 New York 
Bonner Alf Brigadiers P R 
Booth Trio Hathaways Lowell Mass 
Borella Arthur 524 Stanton Greensburg Pa 
Borrow Sidney Big Banner Show B R 
Bostock Jean Lovemakers B R 
Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass 
Boulden A Qulnn 212 W 42 N Y 
Bouton Harry A Co 1365 E 55 Chicago 
Bouvler Mayme Merry Whirl B R 
Bowman Fred 14 Webster Medford Mass 
Bowers Walters & Crooker Keiths Cincinnati 
Boyd A Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City 
Boyle Bros Avenue E St Louis II] 
Bradley A Ward O H Boyne City Mich 
Bradleys The 1814 Rush Birmingham 
Brand Laura M 515 Main Buffalo 
Bray Joe Irwlns Big Show B R 
Brennan Geo Troeaderos B R 
Rrennen Samuel N 2856 Tulip Phlla 
Breton Ted A Corinne 114 W 44 N Y 
Brlnkleys The 424 W 30 N Y 
Brlstow Lydla Dreamlanders B R 
BTltton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia 
Brixton A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn 
Broad Billy Orpheum Dallas 
Browder A Browder 620-5 Minneapolis 

NO THIS IS NOT EVA, BUT 



Bros ft Maxim 1240 Wabash At Chicago 

Brookes ft Carlisle 88 Qlenwood Buffalo 

Brookland Chas Runaway Olrls B R 

Brooks Florrie Big Review B R 

Brooks The Girls from Hsppyland B R 

Brooks Harvey Cracker Jacks B R 

Brooks ft Kingman Akers Halifax N S 

Brooks A Jennings 861 W Bronx N Y 

Brown Sammle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Brown ft Brown 69 W 115 N Y 

Brown ft Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass 

Bruce Lena Lovemakers B R 

Bruno Msx C 160 Baldwin Blmlra N Y 

Bryant May Irwlns Big 8how B R 

Brydon ft Harmon 220 Montgomery Jersey City 

Buckley Joe Girls from Hapoyland B R 

Buckley Louise Santa Cruz Cal 

Bullock Tom Troeaderos B R 

Bunce Jack 2210 13 Philadelphia 

Burgess Bobby A West Sts Majestic Houston 

Burseir Carrey J 627 Trenton Av, Pittsburg 

Burke Joe 344 W 14 N Y 

Burke A Carter Pantages Pueblo Col 

Burke Minnie Troeaderos B R 

Burke A »arlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burnett Tom Century Girls B R 

Burns Jack 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn 

Burrows Lillian 2050 North Av Chicago 

Burt Wm P A Daughter 183 W 45 N Y 

Burton Jack Marathon Olrls B R 

Burton A Burton Empire Indianapolis lndef 

Buscb Devere Four Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bushnell May Fads A Follies B R 

Butlers Musical 423 8 8 Phlla 

Butterworth Charley 850 Treat San Francisco 

Byron Gleta 107 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass 

Byron Ben Passing Parade B R 



Cahlll Wm Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Cain John E Knickerbockers B R 

Caine A Odora Bijou Winnipeg 

Callahan Orsre Bohemians B R 

Campboll Al 067 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Campbell Harry Marathon Olrls B R 

Campbell Phyllis Merry Whirl B R 

Campbell A Parker Rose Svdell B R 

Campbell Zelraa Bon Tons B R 

Camneaun Beatrice Knickerbockers B R 

Canfleld At Wise Guy Co 

Canfleld A Carleton 2218 80 Bensonburst L I 

Cantway Fred R 6425 Woodlawn Av Chicago 

Capman Bert Follies of New York B R 

Capron Nell Follies of New York B R 

Cardon Chas Vanltv Fair B R 

Cardownle Sisters 425 N Liberty Alliance O 

Carey A Stamne 824 42 Bklyn 

Carle Irvine- 4203 No 41 Chicago 

Carlton Frank Bwav Gslety Olrls B R 

Carmelos Pictures Broadway Gaiety Girls B R 

Carmen Belle Nixon Philadelphia 

Carmen Frank 4ltt W 1«8 N Y 

Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 

Carroontelle HatM#» Marathon Girls B R 

Caron A Farnom 235 E 24 N Y 

Carral Helen A Co 1745 Warren Av Chicago 

Carrollton A Van .1428 Monte Vista Los Angeles 

Carson Bros 10. r >8 56 Brooklyn 

Carters The Ava Mo 

Casad ft DeVerne 312 Valley Dayton O 

Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan 

Casmun A La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 

Tase Paul 81 8 Clark Chicago 

Caulfleld A Driver Normandle Hotel New York 

Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London 

Celeste Grace Midnight Maidens B R 

Chabantv Marguerite Columbians B R 

Chadwlck Trio Polls Wllkes-Barre 

Chameroys Oxford Brooklyn 

Champion Mamie Washington Society Olrls B R 

Chantrell A Schuyler 210 Prospect Av Brooklyn 

Chapln Benlamln K66 W 180 New York 

Chapman Sisters 1620 Mllburn Indianapolis 

Chase Dave 00 Birch Lynn Mass 

Chase Carma 2615 go Halstead Chicago 

Ohasslno Keiths Providence 

Chatham Sisters 308 Grant Pittsburg 

Chick Frank Brigadiers B R 

Chubb Rav 107 Spruce Srranton Pa 

Church Cltv Four 1282 Decatur Rrooklvn 

Clalrmont Josephine ft Co 163 W 131 N Y 

Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 New York 

Clark Floretta 10 Lamhurt Boston 

Clark Sisters A Farnon Orpheum Portland 

Clark Oen Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 

Clark A Duncan 1131 Prospect Indianapolis 

Clark A Ferguson 121 Phelps Enelewood 

Claton Carlos 23.1H 5 Av Nashville Tenn 

Claus A RadcllfTe 1640 Davton Av St Psul 

Clesr Chas 100 Mornlngslde Av New York 

demons Margaret Midnight Maidens B R 

Clermonto A Miner 30 W 00 New York 

Clever Trio 2120 Arch Philadelphia 



Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago 

Clifton Harry Dreamlanders B R 

Cllto A Sylvester 208 Winter Philadelphia 

Clure Raymond 657 Dennlson Av Columbus O 

Clyo Rochelle 1470 Hancock Qulncy Mass 

Coattas Musical Bijou Racine Wis 

Cogswells Cycling Majestic St Jo« Mo 

Cohan Will H Miss New York Jr B R 

Cohen Nathan Hastings Show B R 

Cole Chas C Rollickers B R 

College Life Keiths Columbus O 

Collins Eddie 5 Reed Jersey N J 

Collins Fred Dreamlanders B R 

Collins A Hart Reichschallen Cologne Ger 

Cotton Tommy Fads A Follies B R 

Colton A Darrow Kentucky Belles B R 

Comrades Four 824 Trinity Av New York 

Conn Hugh L Fads A Follies B R 

Conn Richard 201 W 100 N Y 

Connelly Mr A Mrs Orpheum Winnipeg 

Connelly Pete A Myrtle Juanita St Louis 

Connelly A Webb Majestic Chicago 

Coogan Alan Lovemakers B R 

Cook Geraldlne 675 Jackson Av New York 

Corbett Ada Miss New York Jr B R 

Corbett A Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J 

Corinne Suzanne Fads A Follies B R 

Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle 

Cotter A Boulden 1836 Vineyard Philadelphia 

Cotton Lolo Polls Bridgeport 

Coyle A Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 

Coyne Tom Hastings 8how B R 

Crane Mrs Gardner Polls New Haven 

Crawford Catherine Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Crawford Glenn S 1430 Baxter Toledo 

Creighton Bros Midnight Maidens B R 

Crlspl Ida Irwlns Big Show B R 

Crosby Ana 162 E 8 Peru Ind 

DICK CROLIUS 

Slang Prince 8upreme. 
Permanent address. 224 W. 46tb St.. New York. 

Cross* A Maye 1312 Huron Toledo 

Culhanes Comedians N Vernon Ind 

Cullen Thos Runswsy Girls B R 

Cullen Bros 2016 Ellsworth Philadelphia 

Cummlnger A Colonna Paragon London 

Cummlngs Josle Rose Sydell B R 

Cunningham BAD 112 Wash'nt Champaign 111 

Cunningham A Marlon Shubert Utlca 

Curtln Patsle Century Girls B R 

Curtis Blanche Marathon Girls B R 

Cuttys Musical Orpheum Los Angeles 

Cycling Brunettes 231 Cross Lowell Mass 



D. 



Dagwell Slaters Keiths Cleveland 

BEULAH DALLAS 

"COON SHOUTER." INTERSTATE CIRCUIT. 
Booked solid until May. 

Dale Warren E 13ii8 8 Carlisle Philadelphia 
Dale A Harris 1610 Madison Av New York 
Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia 
Dallas Beulab Jefferson St Augustine Fla 
Daly A O'Brien National Sydney lndef 
Dare Bros Pantages Los Angeles 
Darmody Scenic Boston 
Davenport Edna Big Banner Show B R 
Davenport Flossie Pennant Winners B R 
Davenport Pearle B Orpheum Butler Pa Indef 
Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago 
Davis A Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 
Davidson Dott 1305 Michigan Av Niagara Falls 
Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 344 E 58 N Y 
De Clalnvllle Sid 1313 Douglas Omaba 

CUBA DE SGHON 

The Little Indian Girl. 
Playing W. V. A. Time. 

DeGrace A Gordon 022 Liberty Brooklyn 
De Hollls A Valora Grand Knoxvllle 
De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee 
De Mar Rose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 
De Mar Zelle Knickerbockers B R 
De Mario Clnlselll St Petersburg Russia 
De Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn 
De Oesch Mile M 336 8 10 Saginaw 
De Vassy Thos Big Banner 8how B R 
I)c Velde A Zelda Lyric Dayton O 
De Vere Tony Watsons Burlesquers B R 
De Verne A Van 4572 Yates Denver 



USE THIS FORM IP YOU HAVE NO ROUTE CARDS 




Bessie 
Browning 

00IN0 AN IMITATION OF ME' 

Eitrs Attractis* 

Interstate CireeH 



Name 

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Week 


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City 


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De Young Tom 156 B 113 New York 
De Young Mabel 850 E 161 New York 
Dean Lew 452 2 Niagara Falls 
Desn A 8ibley 463 Columbus Av Boston 
Deery Frank 204 West End Av New York 
Delaney Patsy Miss New York Jr B R 
Delmar A Delmar Pantages St Joe Mo 
Delmor Arthur Irwlns Big Show B R 
Delmore Adelaide Olrls from Happyland B R 
Delton Bros 261 W 38 New York 
Demacos 112 N Phlla 
Demlng A Alton Americans B R 
Denman Louise 180 Rawson Atlanta 
Denton O Francis 451 W 44 New York 
Desmond Vera Lovemakers B R 
Diss Mona Bohemians B R 

Anita Diaz's Monkeys 

Next Week (Deo. 10), Shea's, Toronto. 
Direction AL SUTHERLAND. 



Dlolas The 162 E 5 Mansfield O 

Dixon Belle College Olrls B R 

Dobbs Wilbur Ginger Olrls B R 

Dodd Emily A Jesste201 Division Av Brooklyn 

Doberty A Hsrlowe 42H Union Brooklyn 

Dolan A Lenharr 2460 7 Av New York 

Dolce Sinters 240 W 14 N Y 

Donsghy O Francis 310 55 Brooklyn 

Donald A Carson 216 W 103 New York 

Donegan 8lsters Bon Tons B R 

Donner Doris 343 Lincoln Johnstown Pa 

Doss Billy 102 High Columbia Tenn 

Douglas A Burns 326 W 43 N Y 

Douglass Chas Washington 8oclety Olrls B R 

Dove Johnny Al Fields Minstrels 

Dow A Lavan 808 Cauldwell av New York 

Downey Leslie T Elite Sheboygan Wis Indef 

Doyle Phil Merry Whirl B R 

Drew Chas Passing Parade B R 

Drew Dorothy 377 8 Av New York 

Dube Leo 258 8towe Av Troy 

Du Rols Oreat A Co SO No Wash Av Bridgeport 

P« Mars A Ousltlerl 307 W Water Blmlra N Y 

Duffy Tommy Queen of .lardln de Paris B R 

Dulzell Paul Orpheum Brooklyn 

Duncan A O 042 E Bklyn 

Dunedln Troupe Bon Tons B R 

Dunham Jack Bohemians B R 

Dunn Arthur F 217 E Lacock Pittsburg 

Dupllle Ernest A 23 N Y 

Duprez Fred Grand Indianapolis 

Durgln Oeo Passing Parade B R 

Dwyer Lottie THo 130 gcott Wilkes Ban* 

JEANETTE DUPRE 

Address American Theatre, Ban Franel 



ROUTE CARDS WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST 



Eddy A Tallman 640 Lincoln Blvd Chicago 
Edman A Oaylor Box 30 Richmond Ind 
Edna Ruth 410 W Oreen Olean N Y 
Edwards Oertrude Miss Nsw York Jr B R 

EDWARDS, VAN «nd TIERNEY 

REFINED ENTERTAINERS. 
Management Ed. 8. Keller. 

Edwards 8horty 213 Carroll Alleghenr 

Edytbe Corinne 325 8 Robey Chicago 

Eaan Geo Marathon Olrls B R 

Elber Lew Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Elliott Jsck Runaway Olrls B R 

Ellsworth Harry a Lillian Century Girls B R 

El wood Perry A Downing 024 Harlem Ay Balto 

Em el I e Troupe 004 E Taylor Bloomlngton III 

Emerald Connie 41 Hollsnd Rd Brlston London 

Emerson A Le Clear 23 Beach Av Grand Rapids 

Emerson Ida Robinson Crusoe Glrle B R 

Emerson Harry Mldnlrht Maidens B R 

Emmett A Lower 410 pine Darby Pa 

Englebretb O W 2313 Highland Av Cincinnati 

Enaor Wm Hastings Show B R 

Esmann H T 12*4 Putnam At Brooklyn 

Etsus Allen Irwlns Big Show B R 

Evans Bessie 3701 Cottage Grove A Chicago 

Evens Fred A Beattle Knickerbockers B R 

Evana Teddy Midnight Maidens B R 

Evans A Lloyd 023 E 12 Brooklyn 

Evelyn Sisters 252 Oreen Av Brooklyn 

Everett Oertrude Fads A Follies B R 

Evers Oeo 210 Losoya 8an Antonio 

Swing Chas A Nina 456 Telfair Augusta 



Falrchlld Sisters 320 Dlzwell At New Haven 
Falrchlld Mr A Mrs 1321 Vernon Harrlsburg 
Falrburn Jas Miss New York Jr B R 
Falls Billy A 4K8 Lyeli Av Rochester 
Fants Trio 8 Union 8q New York 

FARRELLTAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Bluck Face In Vaudeville. 
Next Week (!)••«•. 10), HammerBteln's, New 
York. 

Fawn Loretta Rose Sydell B R 
Fay Ous Irwlns Majesties B R 
Fenrn'l & Tyson 471 W) Brooklyn 
Fenner A Foi 630 Central Camden N J 

DAVE FERGUSON 

Thla Week (Dec. 1L'), Hannm-rntt'ln's. New 
York. 

Ferguson Mabel Bowdoln Sq Boston lndef 
Ferguson Frank **<!• E 43 Chicago 
Ferguson Jos \21 W H7 New York 
Ferguson Marguerite Hastings Show B R 
Fern Ray l.'UJO W Ontnrlo Philadelphia 
Feruandei May Duo 207 E 87 New York 
Ferrard Orace 271P. Warsaw Av Chicago 
Ferry Wm Anderson Louisville 
Field* School Kids Empress Milwaukee 
Finn A Ford 2H0 Revere Wlnthrop Mass 
Finney Frank Troeaderos B R 



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RE P RESENT ATI VB ARTISTS 



C olossal S uccess „£„ RADIE FURMAN 



Next Week (Dec. i9)Orpheum, Oakland 



First 



Egfaosaeit ii I Yitrt. £■ belt, Orpheta Circtil 



Rarurna with fresh Laarela Direct Wiater Garten, Berlin 



LILIAN HERLEIN 

America'* Stunning and Beautiful Songstress United Tine. 

Opens Jan. 2nd, Personal Management, E. B. ADAMS 



ROBERT 



AILEEN 



LeROY and HARVEY 

Comedy Sketch "RAINED IN" 

Direction, NORMAN JEFFERIE8 

ETHEL LESLIE 

"THE FAVORITE ENGLISH MEZZO-SOPRANO" 

Direct from Successful Tours In England, Australia, New Zealand and the Orient. 

NOW IN SEATTLE— NEWPORT CAFE. 

The greatest musical novelty produced in years : 

Six Kirksmith Sisters 

The talk of the town everywhere the act haa played. 
Direction KIRKSMITH DUTLER. 167 Dearborn Street. Chicago. 



OUY 



FRANCES 



RAWSON AND CLARE 



".JLsl»-r KIDS" IN " 

Completed 21 weeks S-C. Circuit. 



ff 



Time extended 14 more. 
NEXT WEEK (DEC. 1ft), MASON CITY AND FT. DODGE, IA. 



WHETHER you KNOCK or BOOST me YOU Are 

ADVERTISING ME all the TIME. KEEP IT 

UP Friends and OBLIGE 




DEAS, REED and DEAS 



Some Singing 



Some Comedy 



Some Clothes 



Some Hit Thla Week, Headlining Century, Chicago. 
SOME CLASS. 





WORKING! 



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Novelty Musical Act, Open Gibson Instruments. Popular Melodies. Electrical Effects. Classic and "Rag" Violin Solos. A Banjo Finish. 

Per. Address P. O. Box 93, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. 



LAWRENCE JOHNSTON 

Ths King of Vsntrlloqulsts. 



MABEL JOHNSTON 

World's Greatest Lady Ventriloquist 



ROM 



OLLIE YOUNG ■ MISS APRIL 

Mies Winifred De Witt, Chase's, Washington said: "You have one of the prettiest novelties that has ever played this theatre." 

Billikei Girl- 



Circus Queen" 

Season Booked 



Caprice R. Lewis . Idabell 



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Permanent "Address 1 

411 N. FRONT STREET 
BALTIMORE 



"Positively the Greatest and 
Host Sharp Shooting Act In 

Vaudeville." 
Tills Week (Dec. 12), Palace 

Theatre. 
Kirection Taylor & Kaufman, 

Philadelphia. 



GEORGALAS 



BRO 



Sensational Rifle Shots 





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"The Party From The South 

Direction, Pat Casey and 
Wm. L. Lykens 



Interstate Circuit Second 8eason 



Whm% answering adverU»emenU kindly mention VARIETY. 



VARIETY 



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PUher lUrle Bway Gaiety Olrli B R 

Fisher Susie Rom Sydell fi R 

Flake Gertrude Brigadiers B R 

Fitzgerald A Quinn Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Fiuslmmons A Cameron 6608 S Green Chicago 

Fletchers 33 Rondell PI San Francisco 



Halpern Leo Hastings Show B R 

Mauon uoys 21 E W» New York 

Halsted Williara 1141 Prytanta New Orleauii 

Ham lias The 01 Scoval Pi Detroit 

Hamilton Eulelle B 2036 N 31 Philadelphia 

Hamilton Maude Watsons Burlesque™ u u 



JEANIE FLETCHER HAMMOND *«• FORRESTER 



SCOTTISH PRIMA DONNA 

America Travesty Stars 

Pickwick, San Diego. Cal. indefinite. 

Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn 

Florede Nellie Columbians B R 

Follette * Wicks 1824 Gates At Brooklyn 

Forbes * Bowman 201 W 112 New York 

Force Johnny 800 Udmonson Baltimore 

Force A Williams Orpheum Minneapolis 

*oro Geo Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Ford A Co 306 Fenton Flint Mich 

Ford A Louisa 128 S Broad Mankato Minn 

Foreman Root NiWtt WUW New York 

Form by Geo Walthew House Wlgan England 

Foster Harry A Sallle 1830 E 12 Philadelphia 

Foster Billy 2316 Centre Pittsburg 

Fowler Kate Majestic Denver 

Fox A 8ummers 517 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox Florence 172 FUmore Rochester 

Fox Will World of Pleaaure B R 

Foyer Eddie 0020 Plerpont Cleveland 

Francis Wlnnlfred Vanity Fair B R 

Francis Willard 07 W 138 New York 

Franclscos 343 N Clark Chicago 

Frank Sophia A Myrtle Mlas New York Jr B R 

Frans Big Ginger Girls B R 

Fredericks Musical Bijou Bay City Mich 

Freed Jack 17 E 10ft New York 

Freeman Florence Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

Freeman Frank E Queen of Bohemia B R 

Freeman Bros Girls from Happy land B R 

Freligh Llssle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

French Henri Gerard Hotel New York 

French A Williams 821 W Blaine Seattle 

Frey Twins Orpheum Kansas City 

Frlcke Wiaman Lovemakers B R 

Probel A Ruge 814 W 23 New York 



Gaffney Sisters 1407 Madison Chicago 

Qaffney Al 303 Vernon Brooklyn N Y 

Gage Chaa 178 White Springfield Maes 

Gale Ernie 100 Eastern At Toronto 

Gallagher Ed Big Banner Show B R 

Gardiner Family 1958 N 8 Philadelphia 

Garden Geo Girls from Happy land B R 

Gardner Jack Grand Sacramento 

Gardner Andy Bohemians B R 

Gardner Georgia A Co 4648 Kenmore At Chic 

Garrlty Harry Princess Los Angeles lndef 

Garson Marion A Co Polls Worcester 

Oath Karl A Emma 5*m» case Chicago 

Gaylor Chaa 768 17 Detroit 

Gear Irving Century Oris B R 

Genaro A Thoel Majeetlo Corslcana Tex lndef 

George Chaa N Potomac risgerstown Md 

George Armstrong T Jacks B R 

Germane Anna T 25 Arnold Revere Mass 

Qettlngs J F Marathon Girls B R 

Geyer Bert Palace Hotel Chicago 

Gilbert Ella R Runaway Girls B R 

GUI Edna Queen of Jardln de Parla B R 

GUmore Mildred Broadway Qale'y Girls B R 

Glrard Maria 41 Howard Boston 

Gleaaon Violet 480 Lexington Waltham Mass 

Glover Edna May 882 Emporia At Wichita 

Godfrey A Henderson 2200 B 14 Kansas City 

Goforth A Doyle 251 Halaey Brooklyn 

Golden Claude Gayety St Louis 

Golden Sam Washington Society Girls B R 

Golden Nat Hasting* Show B R 

Goldle Annette Big Banner Show B R 

Goldle Jack Ginger Glrla B R 

Goldsmith A Hoppe Orpheum Harrlsburg 

Goodman Joe 2328 Van Pelt Philadelphia 

Goodrich Mitchell Hastings Show B R 

Goodwin A Elliott Orpheum Kaston Pa 

Gordon Max Dreamlanders B R 

Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantlo At Brooklyn 

Gordon & Barber 26 80 Locust Hagerstown Md 

Gordon A Marx Polls Bridgeport 



dullivan-Considine Circuit. 



Sam 



Emma 



GORDON ^D KEYES 

"Wooden lihoo Breakers" 
Direction, PAT CASEY Pull Circuit 

Gossans Bobby 400 So 6 Columbus O 

Oottlob Amy 000 No Clark Chicago 

Gould C W Marathon Girls B R 

Gould A Rice 326 Smith Providence R I 

Goyt Trio 356 Willow Akron O 

Grace Frank College Girls B R 

Grace Lew 2844 Penn av Baltimore 

Graham Frank Marathon Girls B R 

Grannon Ha Melrose Park Pa 

Grant Burt A Bertha 2056 Dearborn Chicago 

Granville A Mack Cherry Blossoms B R 

Granville A Rogers Grand Indianapolis 

Graves Joy Dreamlanders B R 

Gray Trio 1406 Woodlawn av Indianapolis 

Gray A Gray 1022 Birch Joplln Mo 

Gray A Graham Sydney Australia lndef 

Green Edna Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Green Ethel 5th av New York 

Greene Wlnnlfred Runaway Girls B R 

Gremmer A Melton 1437 S 6 Louisville 

Grieves 155 W 63 New York 

Griffith John P Trocaderos B R 

Griffith Myrtle B 5805 Kirk wood Av Pittsburg 

Griffs A Hoot 1328 Cambria Philadelphia 

Grimm A Satchell 255 Ridgewood av Bklyn 

Groom Sisters 503 N Hermitage Trenton N J 

Grossman Al 532 North Rochester 

Grover A Richards Orpheum Lincoln 

Grovlnl Geanette Washington Society Girls B R 

Gruber A Kew 408 4 Av E Flint Mich 

Gullfoyle A Charlton 303 Harrison Detroit 

Guyer Victoria Miaa New York Jr B R 

H. 

Hall E Clayton Blmhurat Pa 

Hall Bd Passing Parade B R 

Hall A Pray 50 Columbia Swampscott Maaa 

Hall A Briscoe 56 Orchard Norwich Conn 

Halperln Nan 1621 B 17 Av Denver 

Halls Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Maaa 



Hammond Gracla Robinson Crusoe Gins a K 
Hampton A Baaaetl 4866 Wlnthrop Av Cntcagu 
tianey A Long 117 State N Vernon Ind 
naney EuiUi Temple Ft Wayne 
tiannon Billy 1631* No Hamlin Av Chicago 
Hanson Harry L Wilson Chicago 
nansone A Co 1037 Tremont Boston 
iianvey Lou 002 Lenox av New York 
riarcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B R 
Harmonists Four Gayety Kansas City 
Harrington Bobby Serenaders B R 
Harris A Randall Grand Hamilton O 
Harron Lucy Knickerbockers B K 
Hart Bros 204 Central Central Falls R 1 
Hart Stanley Ward 3445 Pine St St Louts 
Hart Maurice 166 Lenox At New York 
Hartwell Bale Big Banner Show B R 
Harvey Harry Hastings Show B R 
Harvey A Welch 7 E lltt N Y 
Harveya The 607 Western Moundsvllle W Va 
Hartman Gretchen 623 W 135 New York 
Hastings Harry Hastings Show B R 
Haawell J H Majestic Ellwood City Pa lndef 
Hatches The 47 E 132 New York 

E. F. HAW LEY and CO. 

THE BANDIT. 

Next Week (Dec. VJ), Keith's, Columbus. 

EDW. S. KELLER, Key. 

Hawkins Harry College Girls B R 

Hawthorne Hilda Orpheum Ogden Utah 

Hayes Margaret Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Hayes Gertrude Follies of the Day B R 

Hayes A Patton Carson City Nev lndef 

uuyman A Franklin Palace Cardiff Wales 

tiaynea Beatrice Americana B R 

iiayward A Hayward Orpheum New Orleans 

nazeltun Jaa Washington Society Girls B K 

nearn Sam Follies of the Day B R 

Heath Frankle Big Review B R 

Heather Josie Keiths Indianapolis 

hsiu * La Rue 1328 Vine Philadelphia 

Helene La Bella Kentucky Belles B K 

Henderson & Tnomas 227 W 40 New York 

Hendrlx Klarl College Girls B R 

Henella A Howard 046 N Clark Chicago 

Hcnnings 11 Seymour Flats St Joe Mo 

Henry Dick 207 Palmetto Brooklyn 

Henry Girls 2326 So 17 Philadelphia 

Henrys 428 B 162 N Y 

Herbert Orpheum Savannah 

Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mass 

Herman Lew 1040 W Polk Chicago 

Herman A Rica 420 W 80 New York 

Hers Geo 832 Stone Av 8c ran ton 

Hessie Casino Salt Lake 

Heverley Great 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hickman Bros A Co Majestic Cedar Rapids la 

Hill Arthur Hastings Show B R 

Hill Edmund 1 Trio 262 Nelson New Brunswick 

Hill Chas J Ginger Girls B R 

Hillard May Sam T Jacks B R 

HUlman A Roberta 516 S 11 Saginaw Mich 

Hills Harry Knblnson Crusoe Girls B R 

Hlnes A Fentw 1 151 W 63 New York 

iioeffl Bros Majestic Cedar Rapids la 

Hoey A Mozar Majestic Charleston S C 

Holden J Maurice Dainty Ducheas B R 

Holden Harry Knickerbockers B R 

Hollander Joe Irwina Majesties B R 

iiolman Harry Polls Wilkes-Barre 

Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadillac Mich 

Holmes Ben Box bt»l Richmond Va 

Holt Alf Sydney Australia 

Honan A Helm 12h Lockwood Buffalo 

Hood Sam 721 Florence Mobile Ala 

Hoover Lillian 432 W 34 New York 

HopjuFred 326 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Hotallng Edward 557 S Division Grand Rapids 

Howard Uros Polls New Haven 

Howard Chas Follies of New York B R 

Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago 

Howard Mote Vanity Fair B R 

Howard Geo F Big Review B R 

Howard Comedy Four 983 3 Av Brooklyn ' 

Howard Harry A Mae 222 8 Peoria Chicago 

Howard Bernlce A Co 252 W 38 New York 

Howe Sam Lovemakers B R 

Howe Llzette Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Huegel A Quinn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hubert & DeLong Columbia Chicago 

Hunt Robt Washington Society Girls B K 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost KanAs City 

Hurley F J 152 Magnolia Av Elizabeth N J 

Hutchinson Al 210 E 14 New York 

Huxley Dorcas E Vanity Fair B R 

Hyatt A Le Nore 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hylands Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hynde Bessie 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imhoff Roger Fads A Follies B R 
Inge Clara 300 W 49 N Y 
Ingram A Seeley 288 Crane Av Detroit 
Ingrams Two 1804 Story Boone la 
I lines A Ryan Majestic flkuntgomery 
Irish May Watsons Burli-sqtters B It 
Irving Pearl Pennant Winners B R 
Irwin Flo 227 W 45 New York 
Irwin Geo Irwins Big Show B R 



J. 



Jackson H'ry A Kate 206 Buena Vista Yonkera 
Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo 
Jackson Robt M Runaway Girls B R 
Jackson A Long No Vernon Ind 
Jackson Family Grand Birmingham Eng 
Jensen Ben A Chas Uowery Burlesquers B R 
Jeffries Tom loo Henry Brooklyn 
Jennings Jewell A Barlowe 3302 Arlington fit L 
Jennings & Renfrew Colonial Lawrence Mass 
Jerge A Hamilton 392 Mass Av Buffalo 
Jerome Edwin Merry Whirl B R 
Jess A Dell 1202 N 6 St Louis 



Jess Johnny Cracker Jacks B R 
Jewel 263 Littleton Av Newark N J 
Johnson Honey 30 Tremont Cambridge Maas 
Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America 
Johnson Bros A Johnson 6245 Callowhlll Phlla 
Johnston Elsie Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Johnston A Buckley Golden Crook B R 
JohuBtone Chester B 49 Lexington av N Y 
Jolly Wild & Co Colonial Norfolk 
Jones A Rogers 1351 Park Av New York 
Jones Maud 471 Lenox Av New York 
Jones A Qlllam Yale Stock Co 
Jones A Whitehead 83 Boyden Newark N J 
Joyce Jack Circus Bush Vienna 
Julian A Dyer 67 High Detroit 
Juno A Wells 511 E 78 New York 



Kartello Bros Peterson N J 

Kaufman Reba A Inez Folles Bergere Paris 

Kaufman Troupe Orpheum Memphis 

Kaufmanns 240 E 35 Chicago 

Keating & Murray Blakers Wlldwood N J lndef 

Keaton A Barry 74 Boy Is ton Boston 

Keatons Throe Polls Bridgeport 

Keeley Bros Apollo Manheim Ger 



Jim. F. 



THEM'S THEM. 



Leslie Geo W Happy Hour Erie Pa 

Leslie Genie 361 Tremont Boston 

Leslie Frank 124 W 189 New York 

Leslie Mabel Big Banner Show B R 

Les telle Eleanore Merry Whirl B R 

Leater Joe Golden Crook B R 

Lester A Kellet 318 Falrmount Av Jersey City 

Levlno D A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn 

Levitt ft Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 

Levy Family 47 W 129 New York 

Lewis A Vanity Fair B R 

Lewis A Lake 2411 Norton Av Kansas City 

Lewis Phil J 116 W 121 New York 

Lewis Walter A Co 677 Wash'n Brookline Mas* 

Lewis A Chapin Park Erie Pa 

Lewis A Green Dainty Duchess B R 

Lewis A Harr 146 W 16 N Y 

Lillian Grace Century Girls B R 

Llngermans 705 N 5 Philadelphia 

Llscord Lottie Watsons Burlesque B R 

Llssman Harry Hastings Show B R 

Little Stranger Orpheum Brooklyn 

Livingston Murry 830 B 163 New York 

Lloyd Dorothy Grand Kewance 111 

Lloyd A Castano 104 W 01 New York 

Lloyd A Rumley Majestic Rochester Pa 

Lockhart A Webb 252 38 N Y 

Lockwood Sisters 8tar Show Girls B R 

Lockwoods Musical 133 Cannon Poughkeepsle 

London A Rlker 32 W 98 New York 



ANNIB M. 



KELLY and KENT 



Keifc Zena Hathaways Lowell Mass 

Kelley Joe K 9 and Arch Philadelphia lndef 

Kelly Eugene Knickerbockers B R 

Kelly Lew Serenaders B R 

Kelly A Wcniworth Temple Ft Wayne 

Kelsey Sisters 4832 Christiana Av Chicago 

Keltners 133 Colonial PI Dallas 

Kendall Rose Sun Springfield U 

Kendall Ruth Miss New l'ork Jr B R 

Kendall Ctas & Maldie 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kennedy Joe 1131 N 3 Av Knoxvllle 

Kenney A Hollls 66 Holmes Av Brookline Mass 

Kent «i Wilson 6036 Monroe Av Chicago 

Ken ion Dorothy Orpheum Duluth 

Keough Edwin Continental Hotel San Fran 

Ressner Rose 438 W 104 New York 

Kldders Bert A Dorothy 1274 Clay San Fran 

Kine Josie Bowery Burlesquers B R 

King Margaret H Serenaders B R 

King Bios 211 4 Av Schenectady 

King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Bng lndef 

Kinnebrew A Klara O H Plymouth 111 lndef 

Klralfo Bros 1710 3 Av Bvansvllle Ind 

Klrschbaum Harry 1023 Main Kanaae City 

Kilamura Troupe Columbia St Louis 

Klein & Clifton Colonial St Louis 

Knight Harlan E A Co Orpheum Portland 

Knowles R M College Girls B R 

Koehler Gryce 6050 Calumet Chicago 

Kohers Three 68 13 Wheeling W Va 

Koler Harry Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Konerz Uros Greeupoint Brooklyn 

Kurtis Roosters Temple Grand Rapids 




A Refined Novelty Singing Act. 
Next Week (Dec. 10), Plaza, Chicago. 



Loruine Oscar Orpheum Atlanta 

Loral ne Harry Big Review B R 

Lovett Ed World of Pleaaure B R 

Lowe Leslie J Hong Kong Toledo lndef 

Iiowe Musical Colonial Indianapolis 

Lower F Edward Hastings Show B R 

Luce A Luce 026 N Broad Philadelphia 

Luken Al Marathon Girls B R 

Luttinger Lucas Co 536 Valencia San Fran 

Lynch Hasel 355 Norwood Av Grand Rapid» 

Lynch Jack 03 Houston Newark 

Lynn Louis Star Show Girls B R 

Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 

Lyon A At wood Dunns Cafe San Fran lndef 



Lacouver Lena Vanity Fair B R *-\ 

Lafayettes Two 185 Graham Oshkosh> 

Laird Major Irwins Big Show BR 

Lake J as J Bon Tons B R 

Lalor Ed Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Lament Harry A Flo Gem Rerlln N II 

Lancaster A Miller 546 Jones Oakland 

Lane Ac O'Donnell Orpheum Des Moines 

Lane Goodwin A Lane 3713 Locust Philadelphia 

Lane A Ardell 332 Genesee Rochester 

Lane Eddie 305 E 73 New York 

Lang Karl 273 Blckford Av Memphis 

Lanigan Joe 102 S 51 Philadelphia 

Lansear Ward E 232 Schaefer Brooklyn 

La Auto Girl 121 Alfred Detroit 

La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jack 3315 E Baltimore 

La Centra A La Rue 2401 2 Av New York 

La Clair A West Republic Conneaut O 

La Fere Eleanore Miss New York Jr B R 

La Mar Dorothy World of Pleasure B R 

La Maze Bennett A La Maze 2008 Pitkin Bklyn 

La Molnea Musical 332 5 Baraboo Wis. 

La Nolle Ed A Helen 1707 N 15 Philadelphia 

Lal'onte Marguerite Lcthbridgc Pa 

La Rocca Roxy P 1245 Ohio Chicago 

La Rue & Holmes 21 Lillle Newark 

La Tell Uros White Concord X 11 

La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J 

La Toy Bros Palace Shreveport La 

La Vettes 1708 W 31 Kansas City 

Larkln Nicholas Runaway Girls B R 

Larose 226 Uleecker Brooklyn 

Larrlve 32 Shutter Montreal 

Laurent Marie 70 E 116 New York 

Lavender Will Big Review B R 

Lavlne & Inman 3201 E HI Cleveland 

Lavardes Lillian 12U9 Union Hackensack N J 

Lawrence Bill Bohemians ii R 

Lawrence & Edwards 1140 West'm'r Providence 

Lawrence A Wright 5f> Copeland Roxbury Mass 

Layton Marie 252 E Indiana St Charles 111 

Le Beau Jean Ginger Girls B R 

Le Grange A Gordon 2823 Washington St Louis 

Le Hirt 760 Clifford Av Rochester 

Le Pages 120 French Buffalo 

Le Pearl A liogart 401 Solome Springfield III 

Le Roy Lillian Marathon Girls B R 

Le Roy Vivian Golden Crook/B R 

Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan 

Le Roy Chas 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

Le Roy &. Adams 1812 Locust Av Erie Pa 

Le Van Harry Big Review B K 

Leahy Bros Harrison Pawtucket R I 

Lee Minnie liowery Burlesquers B R 

Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn 

Lenzs The 1818 School Chicago 

Leonard & Drake 1000 Park PI Brooklyn 

BESSIE LEONARD 

" Girl with the Wonderful Hair " 

This Wirk (Dor. 12), Majestic, Ft. Worth. 
N<xt \\Y. k (Dec. P.M. Majestic, Dallas. 

Leonard & Phillips Hong Kong Toledo lndef 

Leoul Ruby Cracker Jacks B R 

Lerner Dave Americans B R 

Les Jundts 023 B Richard Dayton O 



Macdonald Sisters 12 Bache San Francisco 
Mack Tom Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Mack A Co Lee 666 N State Chicago 
Mack Wm Follies of the Day B R 
Mack A Mack 6047 Chestnut Philadelphia 
Mack A Walker Polls Worcester 
Mackey J 8 Runaway Girls B R 
Macy Maud Hall 2618 E 26 Sheepshead Bay 
Madison Chaa Trocaderos B R 
Mae Florence 43 Jefferson Bradford Pa 
Mae Rose Passing Parade B R 
Mahoney May Irwins Big Show B R 
Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco lndef 
Maltland Mable Vanity Fair B R 
Majestic Musical Four Bway Gaiety Girls B K 
Malloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto 
Mangels John W Grand Columbus O 
Mann Chas Dreamlanders B R 
Manning Frank 356 Bedford Av Brooklyn 
Manning Trio 70 Clacy Grand Rapids 
Mantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley Av Chicago 
Marccll & Lenett Majestic Dallas 
Mardo A Hunter Cozy Corner Girls B R 
Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 
Mario Louise Vanity Fair B R 
Marlon Johnny Century Olrls B R 
Marlon Dave Dreamlanders B R 
•r*«Marlowe A Plunkett Ackers Bangdr Me 
S Man- Billle Irwins Big Show B R 

Marsh A Mlddleton 10 Dyer Av Everett Mass 

Martell Family Kentucky Belles U R 

Martha Mile 03 W 01 New York 

Martin Dave A Percle 4801 Calumet Chicago 

Martin Frank A T Jacks B R 

Martlne Carl A Rudolph 457 W 57 New York 

Mason Harry L College Olrls B R 



BOB MATTHEWS 

605 Galaty Theatre Bldg., 

Broadway and 46th 8t. Naw York. 

THE MATTHEWS AMUSEMENT CO. 



Mathieson Walter 843 W Ohio Chicago 
Matthews Harry A Mae HO W 37 PI Los Aug 
Matthews Mabel Majestic Jackshonvlllo 
Maxims Models Eastern Sheas Toronto 
Maxims Models Western Grand Evansvillu 
Maxwell & Dudley Majestic Des Moines 
Mayne Elizabeth H 144 E 48 New York 
Mays Musical Four 154 W Oak Chicago 
Mazettn Rose Marathon Girls B R 
McAllister Dick Vaulty Fair B R 
McAvoy Harry Brigadiers U R 
McCale I>arry Irwins Big Show II R 
McCann Geraldlne A Co 700 Park Johnston Pa 
McCarvers 144\£28 New York 
McClaln M 3221 Madison Av Pittsburg 
McCloud Mable Don Tons B R 
McConnell Sisters 1247 Madison Chicago 
McConuick A Irving 1810 Grave.nd av iskl>u 
McCune A Grant 636 Kenton Pittsburg 
McDowell John and Alice 027 6 I'etrolt . 
McGarry A MxGarry Pennant Winners H It 
McOarry A Harris !>21 palmer Toledo 
McGregor Sandy Brigading H R 
McGulre Tutz 00 High l»e!roit 
Mclntyre W J Follies of the hay II R 
MrKay A Cantweli urplieum Duluth 
McNallys Four 220 W 38 New York 
M« N'atnee Grand .- i raiiiento 
McWaters & Ty >n 171 OH Brooklyn 
Mechan Hilly Sam T Ja« ks H R 
Melk Anna Brigadiers B R 
Melody Lain (inls Lyric liaytou t) 
Melro: <• iV Kennedy Grand Kvansville Ind 
Mendel-, din Jaek 103 W «►.'{ New York 
Menetekei 101 K 11 New York 
Meredith Sisters 20 \V 0T> New York 
Mm nil A orto Orpin-urn Kansas City 
Met nil Hal Keiths Columbus 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



Big Laughing 
Hit on 

Pantages Circuit 



HAMILTON BROS. 



NOVELTY KNOCKABOUT ACT 



Address 

PAUL TAUSIG 

NEW YORK CITY 

Agent, 

HOURS PITROT 



EDITH HARCKE 

Beautiful Voice. Beautiful Costumes. 
United Time. 



TOM 



JOHN 



MacEvoy i Powers 

Introducing a comedy offering In one, en- 
tltled "The Traveling Salesmen." United Time. 
"Still Belling Door Mats." 

That Dainty Danseuse 

Myrtle . 

Victorine 

Bookal Solid. PwmuMnt AiSnu, cmra 
VARIBTT. Chleaco. 




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THE 



Bellmontes 



VARIETY, APRIL 23, 1910 

The Belmontes. 

Flying Rings. 

7 Mint*; Full Stage. 

Small Time. 

Unquestionably one of the best gym- 
nastic acts In vaudeville. Everything 
from wardrobe to work Is excellent 
Dressed In black velvet tights, decorated 
with embroidered flowers, the team offer 
a seven-minute routine that will touch 
the best in Its line. There is no "stall- 
ing." Each feat called for a big hand 
from a packed house. The woman mem- 
ber of the team, while appearing much 
lighter than her partner, does most of 
the strong work, and apparently with 
little effort. One of the best tricks Is 
when the man lifts himself from a stand- 
ing position on the floor to a handstand 
on a pair of short parallel bars, while 
the woman stands on his neck. On the 
big time, the Belmontes would make a 
corking good opening or closing number. 
On the small time, they loom up like 
beadliners. Wynn 





/ 



Sam Chip »■ Mary Marble 



in Vaudeville 

Direction JOHN W. DUNNE 



BOBBIE and HAZELLE ROBISON 

Address: Care VARIBTT, Chicago. 

Eau Claire Leader. March 1. 1910.— Bobble and Haselle Roblson In "Bits of Nonsense." a 
singing and talking act with some classy comedy mingled throughout were loudly encored and 
were deserving of the hono«s as they are both artists In their line. St. Paul Pioneer Press. 
March 8. 1910.— Bobble and Haselle Roblson In their "Bits of Nonsense" Is another treat on 
the bill, and a welcome one, as they are both good singers, and their work Is fast and clean. 




CHAS. 



HARRIET 



Burke »* Carter 



IN 



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The Silver Moon 



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HARPlIT 
(APTfR 



On the Pantages Circuit. 

Xmaa Greetings to All Friends. 

Next Week (Deo. 18), Pantages. Pueblo. 





SHAT/ie M.KIN6 *&<# 

DID (JEW) YOU DANCE? 



Shayne - King 

Advanced Hebrew Entertainers 

First Act of its Kind Working 

Without* the Aid of False Accessories 

Featuring 

AL SHAYNE'S CLEAR SOPRANO 




LEHMANS 

Select Singers of Select Sontfs 

Now playing the leading vaudeville theatres on the Pacific Oaast 
Featuring MASTER TEDDT, the "Boy Soprano." 
Address for the present, VARIETY, San Francisco. 




Watch this space for ear 

NEXT WEEK (DEC. 11), NATIONAL, SAN FRANCISCO. 



Have Your Card in VARIETY 



A REAL HIT ON THE ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 

Hilda Hawthorne 




THE WORLD'S BEST LADY VENTRILOQUIST 



" BOT THEM ALL BEAT A MILE 



Just onn of many : 

SPOKANE "REVIEW": Hilda Hawthorne Is remarkably pretty 
and remarkably clever. She Is a woman ventriloquist and a most 
capable one ; not only that, but she possesses a powerfully sweet sing- 
ing voice, and renders some very pleasing songs. Her yodellng In the 
ventriloqulal voice Is truly wonderful. She was applauded again and 
again by last night's audience. 

Next Week (Dec. 19), Orpheum, Salt Lake City. 



, the Santa Claus 



THE 
ORIGINAL 



WILL LACEY 



w CYCLING COMEDIAN 
T*e r ellow That Waltzes 

end Sings on One Wheel 



u. I Ml . 

.CVTa it* — I 



Originator of the combined novelty 
Singing and Waltzing on Unicycle 
in Np<>t light dark stage. New Play- 
is| Sullivan Conjidme Circuit, wits ail 
Saccsss. 




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A Few Recognized Theatres and Places of 

of Amusement, in which my Work Has 
Made Good in Past Two Seasons 



Theatre 



Town State 



Pop 



400 000 
•7 US 



Bennett's Montreal, 

Dennett's Ottawa, Canada. 

Bennett's Hamilton, Canada M SI4 

Sheas' Toronto, Canada 800 000 

Keith's Boston. Mass 607 841 

Keith's Philadelphia, Fa 1 M0 000 

Keith's Columbus, Ohio 180 000 

Keith's Syracuse. N. T 1X6 000 

Percy 8. Williams* 

Colonial New York, N. T 4 MO 000 

Alhambra New York, N. T 

Bronx New York, N. Y 

Oreenpolnt Brooklyn, N. Y 

Orpheum Brooklyn, N. Y 

Proctor's Albany. N. Y 100 000 

Proctor's Newark, N. J 800 000 

Maryland Baltimore, Md 60S »tl 

Orpheum •Atlanta, Oa 116 000 

Lyrlo Dayton, Ohio Ill 000 

Shea's Buffalo, N. Y 400 000 

Temple Detroit. Mich.... 400 000 

Orand Pittsburg, Pa 400 000 

New Temple Rochester, N. Y 800 000 

Auditorium Lynn,- Mass 88 600 

Dockstader'e Qarrlck... Wilmington, Del M 000 



Young's Pier Atlantic City, 



City. 
City. 



N. 
N. 
N. 



J.. 
J.. 
J.. 



40 000 
Float' g 
Pop. 



400 000 

Canada 77 840 

77 840 



Young's Pier Atlantlo 

Young's Pier Atlantic 

Young's Million Dollar 

Pier Atlantic City, N. J. 

Mount Morency Falls. ..Quebec, 
Les Theatre Varieties. . Quebec, 

Sohmer Park Montreal, Canada 400 000 

Sohmer Park Montreal, Canada 400 000 

Sohmer Park .Montreal, Canada 400 100 

Drlttannla on the Bay.. Ottowa, rounds €7 1X8 

New York. N. Y 4 600 000 

Olen Echo Park Washington, D. C 800 000 

Majestic Birmingham, Ala 100 000 

Majestic Montgomery, Ala 06 000 

Majestic Little Rock. Ark 69 0X0 

Majestic Fort Worth. Texas 66 000 

Majestic Houston, Texas 118 000 

Majestic Dallas, Texas 100 000 

Majestic Beaumont, Texas 86 000 

Majestic Galveston, Texas 46 000 

Week July 18— BIJou Theatre, Winnipeg. Canada. 
July 26.— BIJou Theatre, Duluth, Minn. 
Aug. 1.— Unique Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. 
" Aug. 8.— Travel. 
" Aug. 16.— Majestic Theatre, Butte, Mont. 

Aug. 22.— Wash. Theatre, Spokane. Wash. 
" Aug. 80.— Majestic Theatre, 8eattle. Wash. 
" Sept. 6.— Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, B. C. 
" Beet. IS.— Orand Theatre, Victoria. B. C. 
" Sept. It.— Orand Theatre, Tacoma. Wash. 
Sept. M.— Orand Theatre, Portland, Ore. 
" Oct. 8.— Travel. 

Oct. 10.— National Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. 
" Oct 17.— Bell Theatre, San Francisco. Cal. 
Oct. 88.— Wigwam Theatre, San Francisco. Cal. 
Oct. 80.— Orand Theatre, Sacramento, Cal. 
Nov. 6.— San Joes Theatre, Ban Joes, Cai. 
Nov. 14.— Los Angeles Thee.. Los Angeles Cal. 
Nov. 21.— Fisher's Theatre, Pasadena, Cal. 
Nov. 88.— Queen Theatre, San Diego. Cal. 
" Deo. I. —Travel. 
" Dee. lO.-MaJeetio Theatre, Denver, Oslo, 



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Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal 

Methen Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mass 

Meyer David Lewis ft Lake Musical Co 

Michael ft Michael 320 W 08 New York 

Milam ft De Bols 820 19 Nashville 

Miles Margaret Fads ft Follies B R 

Military Four 679 B 24 Peterson N J 

Millard Bros Rose Sydell B R 

Miller Larry Princess St Paul lndef 

Miller May Knickerbockers B R 

Miller A Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Miller Helen Passing Parade B R 

Miller A Mack 2641 Federal Phlla 

Miller ft Princeton 88 Olney Providence 

Miller Theresa 118 W Grand At Oklahoma 

Mills ft Moulton 08 Roee Buffalo 

MUlman Trio Apollo Manhelm Oer 

MUmars Hopkins Louisville 

Milton Joe Polls Worcester 

Mints A Palmer 1300 N 7 Philadelphia 

Mlskel Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 

Mitchell Bennett Miss N Y Jr B R 

Mitchell ft Cain Hip Rochdale England 

Moller Harry 30 BIymer Delaware O 

Monarch Four Golden Crook B R 

Montgomery Harry 48 B 124 New York 

Montambo ft Bartelli 40 B Liberty Water bury 

Mooney A Holbein Devonport England 

Moore Bnlts Knickerbockers B R 

Moore Helen J Columbians B R 

Moore Geo Crescent Syracuse 

Moosey Wm Brigadiers B R 

Morette Sisters Folly Oklahoma City 

Morgan Bros 2020 B Madison Phlla 

Morgan King ft Thompson 81s 608 B 41 Chicago 

Morgan Meyers ft Mike 1286 W 26 Phlla 

Morris Joe Dainty Duchess B R 

Merrls Ed Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Morris Helen Passing Parade B R 

Morris ft Wortman 182 N Law Allentown Pa 

Morris ft Morton 1806 St Johns PI Bklyh 

Morris Mildred ft Co 200 W 80 New York 

Morrison May Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Morse Marie Brigadiers B R 

Morton Harry K Golden Crook B R 

Morton A Keenan 074 11 Brooklyn 

Moto Girl Majestic Houston 

Mull Eva World of Pleasure B R 

Mullen Tom Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Mullen Jim Lovemakers B R 

Muller Maud 601 W 101 N Y 

Mulvey & Amoros Orpheum Minneapolis 

Murphy Frank P Star Show Girls B R 

Murphy Frances Dreamlanders B R 

Murray Chas A ft Co Empress Milwaukee 

Murray Elizabeth New Amsterdam N Y lndef 

Murray ft Alvln Great Albinl Co 

My Fancy 12 Adams Strand London 

Myers A MacBryde 162 6 Av Troy N Y 

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Nannary May ft Co Bell Oakland 

Nash May Columbians B R 

Nawn Tom A Co Sheas Toronto 

Nazarro Nat A Co 3101 Tracy Av Kansas City 

Nelson H P Follies of New York B R 

Nelson Chester Americans B R 

Nelson Bert A 1942 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson Georgia 2710 Virginia St Louis 

Nelson Oswald ft Borger 100 E 128 N Y 

Nevaros Three Keiths Providence 

Augustus Nevillo and Co. 

"Politics and Petticoats." 

This week (Dec. 12). Fifth Ave., New York. 

Next week (Dec 10), Majestic, Peterson. 

Nevlns A Erwood Orpheum Spokane 
Newhoff ft Phelps 82 W 118 N Y 
Newton Billy 8 Miss New York Jr B R 
Nlcoll Ida Bohemians B R 
Noble A Brooks Lyric Danville III 
Nonette 617 Flatbush Av Bklyn 
Norton Ned Follies of New York B R 
Norton C Porter 6342 Klmbark Av Chicago 
Norwalk Eddie 090 Prospect Av Bronx N Y 
Noss Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y 
Nugent J C Orpheum Des Moines 

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O'Brien Frank Columbians B R 

O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny Av Phlla 

O'Dell Fay Miss N Y Jr B R 

Odell A Gilmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 

O'Donnell J R 132 E 124 N Y 

Ogden Gertrude H 2835 N Mozart Chicago 

Olio Trio Majestic Seattle 

O'Neill A Regenery 092 Warren Bridgeport 

O'Neill Trio American Youngstown O 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B R 

O'Rourke ft Atkinson 1848 E 65 Cleveland 

Orpheus Comedy Four Queen Jardln de P B R 

Orr Chas F 131 W 41 N Y 

Orren ft McKenzle 606 East Springfield 

Osbun A Doia 830 No Willow Av Chicago 

Ott Phil 178 A Tremont Boston 

Owen Dorothy Mae 3047 90 Chicago 

Ozavs The 48 Klnsey Av Kenmore N Y 



Packard Julia Passing Parade B R 
Palme Esther Mile 121 E 46 Chicago 
Palmer Daisy Golden Crook B R 
Palmer Louise Irwlns Big Show B R 
Palmer A Lewis Empress Kansas City 
Pardue Violet Follies of New York B R 
Parfray Edith College Girls B R 
Parker A Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn 
Parvls Geo W 2534 N Franklin Phlla 
Patrldge Mildred Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Al Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Sam 29 W 133 N Y 
Paul Dottle S Rolllckers B R 
Paull A Ryholda 359 County New Bedford 
Paullnetti A Plquo 4324 Wain Franklin Pa 



PAULINE 



Playing MORRIi TIMH. 



Peyton Polly Bohemians B R 

Pearl Kathryn ft Violet 8am T Jacks B R 

Pearl Marty 32 Marcy Av Brooklyn 

Peerless Gilbert Ginger Girls B R 

Pearson Walter Merry Whirl B R 

Pearson ft Garfield Beacon Boston 

Pederson Bros 630 Green bush Milwaukee 

Pelots The 161 Westminister Av Atlantic City 

Pendletons The Washington Spokane 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Can 

Perless ft Burton 220 E 14 New York 

Pero ft Wilson 104 W 40 New York 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Personl A Halllday Temple Grand Rapids 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joe Qneen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Phillips Mondane 4027 Bellevlew Av Kan City 

Phillips Samuel 316 Classon Av Bklyn 

Phillips Sisters 776 8 Av N Y 

Plerson Hal Lovemakers B R 

Pike Lester Irwlns Big Show B R 

Pike ft Calme 973 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Plroscoffls Five Lovemakers B R 

Plsano Yen 10 Charles Lynn Mass 

Plunkett A Rltter 49 BUlerica Boston 

Pollard Gene Casino Girls B R 

Pope ft Uno Sheas Buffalo 

Potter Wm Big Banner Show B R 

Potter A Harris 6330 Wayne Av Chicago 

Powder Saul Follies of New York B R 

Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City 

Powers Elephante 740 Forest Av N Y 

Powers Bros 10 Trask Providence 

Price Harry M 934 Longwood Av N Y 

Prices Jolly 1629 Arch Philadelphia 

Primrose Four Polls New Haven 

Priors The Tukulla Wash 

Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Bklyn 

Pyre Walton Main Peoria 



Queen Mab ft Weis Orpheum Leavenworth Kan 
Qulgg ft Nlckerson Follies of 1910 
Qulnlan Josle 644 N Clark Chicago 



Radcllff Ned Dreamlanders B R 
Radclltf Pearl Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago 
Rainbow Sisters 840 14 San Francisco 
Ramsey Allle Washington Society Girls B R 
Ramsey Sisters Majestic Birmingham 
Randall Edith Marathon Girls B R 
Rapier John 173 Cole Av Dallas 
Rathskeller Trio Family Mollne 111 
Rawson ft Clare Magic Ft Dodge la 
Ray Eugene 0602 Prairie Av Chicago 
Ray A Burns 287 Balnbridge Brooklyn 
Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn 
Raymond Ruby ft Co Maryland Baltimore 
Raymore A Co 147 W 90 N Y 
Reded A Hadley Star Show Girls B R 
Redner Thomas ft Co 972 Hudson Av Detroit 
Redford ft Winchester Orpheum St Paul 
Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal 
Reed ft Earl 236 E 62 Los Angeles 
Reeves Al Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Reffkln Joe 163 Dudley Providence 
Regal Trio 116 W Wash Pi N Y 
Refd Jack Runaway Girls B R 
Reld Bisters 40 Broad Elizabeth N J 
Relnflelds Minstrels 4100 Morgan St Louis 



MATME REMINGTON 

Exclusive W. V. M. A. Route. Booked Solid. 



Relyea Chas Kentucky Belles B R 

Renalles The 2084 Sutter San Francisco 

Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla 

Revere Marie Irwlns Big Show B R 

Reynolds ft Donegan Ronachers Vienna 

Reynolds Lew Follies of the Day B R 

Rhodes Marionettes 38 W 8 Chester Pa 

Rlanos Four Orpheum St Paul 

Rice Louise Dreamanders B R 

Rice Frank A True 6340 Vernon Av Chicago 

Rice Sully A Scott Temple Detroit 

Rich ft Howard 214 E 19 N Y 

Rich ft Rich 2229 Milwaukee Av Chicago 

Richard Bros 116 E 3 New York 

Richards Great 5 Av N Y 

Riley A Ahearn 35 Plant Dayton O 

Rio Al C 2<H> W 120 New York 

Rio Violet Knickerbockers B R 

Rlpon Alf 545 E 87 N Y 

Ritchie Billy Vanity Fair B R 

Rltter A Foster Ilkestone England 

Roach A E Vanity Fair B R 

Roatlnl Mile Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Rober Gus Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts C E 1851 Sherman Av Denver 

Roberts Robt Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts A Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit 

Robinson Chas A Crusoe Girls B R 

Robinson The 901 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 

Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London 

Rocamora Suzanne Lyric Dayton O 

Roche Harry Sam T Jacks B R 

Rock A Rol 1610 Indiana Av Chicago 

Rockway A Conway Majestic Jacksonville 

Roeder ft Lester 314 Broadway Buffalo 

Rogers Clara Majestic Butte 

Rogers Ed Girls from Happyland B R 

Roland A Morin 208 Middlesex Lowell 

Rolande Geo S Box 290 Cumberland Md 

Roode Claude M Orpheum Harrlsburg 

Roof Jack A Clara 7(16 Green Phlla 

Rooney A Bent Hip Cleveland 

Rosalre A Doreto Hanlons Superba 

Uosalres Washington Spokane 

Rose Dave Rose Sydell B R 

Rose Blanche Cracker Jacks B R 

Rose Lane A Kelgard 125 W 43 N Y 

Rose Clarlna 6025 57 Brooklyn 

Ross A Lewis Middlesex London 

Ross Fred T O H Albion Mich 



THOS. J. 

RYANRICHFIELD CO 

Next Week (Dec. 19), Grand, Indianapolis. 



Ross Eddie G Elks Pine Bluff Ark 
Ross Sisters 65 Cumerford Providence 
Royden Virgle Rose Sydell B R 
Rush Ling Toy Orpheum Champaign 111 
Russell ft Davis 1316 High Sprlngfeld O 
Rutans Song Birds Gayety Indianapolis 
Rye Geo W 116-4 Ft Smith Ark 
Ryno ft Emerson 161 W 174 N Y 

S 

Salmo Juno Casino Nice France 
Salvall Orpheum Nashville 

LACEY SAMPSON 

AND 

MABEL DOUGLAS 

Sanders A La Mar 1327 5 Av N Y 

San ford ft Darlington 3960 Pengrove Phlla 

Saunders Chas Century Girls B R 

Saxe Michael Follies of New York B R 

Saxon Chas Big Review B R 

Scanlan W J Orpheum New Orleans 

Scanlon Geo B College Girls B R 

Scarlet ft Scarlet 913 Longwood Av N Y 

Schilling Wm Norka Akron O 

Scintella 588 Lyell Av Rochester 

Scott Robt Lovemakers B R 

Scott O M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Scott A Yost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 

Scully Will P 8 Webster PI Bklyn 

Sears Gladys Midnight Maidens B R 

Selby Hal M 204 Schiller Bldg Chicago 

Semon Primrose Ginger Girls B R 

Sexton Chas B 2849 Johnston Chicago 

Sevengala Orpheum Harrlsburg 

Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y 

Shaw Edith Irwlns Majesties B R 

Shea Thos E 3664 Pine Grove Av Chicago 

Shea Tex ft Mabel 522 N Main Dayton O 

Shean Al Big Banner Show B R 

Sheck A Darville 2028 N Clark Chicago 

Shelvey Bros 265 S Main Waterbury 

Sbepperley Sisters 250 Dovercourt Toronto 

Sheppell ft Bennett Dreamlanders B R 

Sherlock Frank 514 W 135 New York 

Sherlock ft Holmes 2506 Ridge Philadelphia 

Sherman A De Forest BIJou Winnipeg 

Shermans Two 262 St Emanuel Mobile 

Sherwood Jeanette Ginger Girls B R 

ffe Miss ffe and Co. 

Sydney Shields 



S hields The 207 City Hall New Orleans 

"■^hasT^T^""^""^™^™" Alice 

SHRODES and CHAPPELLE 

Direction B. A. MYERS. 

Shorey Campbell ft Co 756 8 av New York 
Sldello Tom A Co 4313 Wentworth Av Chicago 
Siddons A Earle 2515 Bo Alder Philadelphia 
Sldman Sam Passing Parade B R 
Slegel Emma Irwlns Majesties B R 
Slegel A Matthews 324 Dearborn Chicago 
Silver Nat Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Slmms Willard 0435 Ellis Av Chicago 
Slmonds Teddy Americans B R 
Simpson Russell Big Review B R 
Slater A Finch 10 N 3 Vlncennes Ind 
Small Johnnie & Sisters 620 Lenox Av N Y 
Smlrl ft Ressner 438 W 164 N Y 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson Av Bklyn 
Smith ft Adams 408 So Halstead Chicago 
Smith ft Brown 1824 St John Toledo 
Snyder A Buckley Fads A Follies B R 
Snyder Trio 32 Hancock Newbern N C 
Somers A Storke Jefferson St Augustine Fla 
Sossln Samuel Hastings Show B R 
Spauldlng ft Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N T 
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mass 
Spears Anna Merry Whirl B R 
Spelvln Geo Sam T Jacks B R 
Spencer A Austin 8110 E Phlla 
Spissell Bros A Co Orpheum Salt Lake 
Sprague A Dixon O H Watertown N Y 
Sprague A McNeece 632 No 10 Phlla 
Springer A Church 90 4 Plttsfleld Mass 
Stadium Trio St Charles Htl Chicago 
Stafford Frank ft Co Columbia St Louis 
Stagpoolea Four Liberty Pa 
Stanley Stan 9<»5 Bates Indianapolis 
Stanley Harry S 203 N Bway Baltimore 
Stanwood David 364 Bremen K Boston 
Starr A Sachs 343 N Clark Chicago 
Stedman Al A Fannie 685 6 So Boston 
Steele Sts A Brlnkman Orpheum Youngstown O 
Stelnert Thomas Trio 531 Lenox Av N Y 
Steinman Herman Lovemakers B R 
Stephens Hal Orpheum New Orleans 
Steppe A H 33 Barclay Newark 
Stepping Trio 391)8 N 5 Philadelphia 
Stevens Pearl Bijou Lansing Mich 
Stevens Harry Century Girls B It 
Stevens Will H Serenaderg B R 
Stevens K 135 So First Bklyn 
Stevens Paul 323 W 28 N Y 
Stevens Llllle Brigadiers B R 
Stevens A Moore Columbians B R 
Stewarts Musical Star Show Girls B R 
Stewart Harry M World of Pleasure B R 
Stewart A Earl 125 Euclid Woodbury N J 
Stickney I»ulse Hippodrome N Y lndef 
Stlrk A London 28 Hancock Brockton Mass 

Stokes ond Ryan Sisters 

2\2 W. 7th St.. Wilmington, Del. 



Stone Geo Ginger Girls B R 
Si James K Dacre W3 W 34 N Y 
Strehl May Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Strickland Rube Star Chicago 
Strohseheln H 2532 Atlantic Bklyn 
Strubblefleld Trio 5808 Maple Av St Louis 
Stuart A Keeley Lyric Dayton O 
Suglmoto Troupe Empress Kansas City 
Sullivan Dani J ft Co Kansas City 



Sullivan Harry ft Co Gayety 8prlngfleld O 
Sully ft Phelps 2310 Bolton Phlla 
Summers Allen 1956 W Division Chicago 
Surasal A Razall Orpheum Easton Pa 
Sutton Larry E 635 N Clark Chicago 
Sweeney ft Rooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit 
Sweet Dollle Irwlns Majesties B R 
Swisher Oladys 1154 Clark Chicago 
Swor Bert Columbians B R 
Sydney Oscar Lovemakers B R 
Sylvester Cecelia Passing Parade B R 
Sylvesters The Plymouth Htl Hoboken N J 
Symonds Alfaretta 140 8 11 Philadelphia 
Sytnonds Jack Revere Hotel Boston 
Sytz A Sytz 140 Morris Phlla 



Tambo A Tarn bo Empire Edinburgh Scotland 

Tangley Pearl 67 So Clark Chicago 

Teal Raymond Happy Hour El Paso Tex lndef 

Temple ft O'Brien 429 E 2 Duluth 

Temple Quartette Orpheum Los Angeles 

Terrlll Frank ft Fred 857 N Orkney Phlla 

Thatcher Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Thomas A Hamilton 667 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Thompson Mark Bohemians B R 

Thomson Harry 1284 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Thornton Arthur Golden Crook B R 

Thornton Geo A 395 Broome N Y 

Thome Mr A Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas av N Y 

Thorns Juggling 58 Rose Buffalo 

Thurston Leslie 1322 12 Washington 

Tlnney Frank H Orpheum Duluth 

Tlvoll Quartette Grlswold Cafe Detroit lndef 

Tom Jack Trio Colonial Norfolk 

TombB Andrew College Girls B R 

Toney ft Norman Miles Minneapolis 

Tops Topsy ft Tops 3442 W School Chicago 

Torcat A Flor D'Allza Temple Ft Wayne 

Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y 

T ravers Belle 210 N Franklin Philadelphia 

Travers Phil 6 E 116 N Y 

Travers Roland 221 W 42 N Y 

Tremalnes Mus'l 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III 

Trevor Edwin ft Dolores Golden Crook B R 

Trlllers 346 E 20 N Y 

Troxell ft Wlnchell 306 3 N Seattle 

Tsuda Harry Orpheum Hamilton Can 



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UNITED TIMH. 
Booked Solid. James B. Plunkett, Mgr. 



Tunis Fay World of Pleasure B R 
Tuttle ft May 3837 W Huron Chicago 
Tuxedo Comedy Four Beauty Trust B R 
Tydeman A Dooley 108 Elm Camden N J 



Ullne Arthur M 1759 W Lake Chicago 
Unique Comedy Trio 1927 Nicholas Phlla 
Usher Claude A Fannie Temple Detroit 



Vagges Majestic Denver 

Valadons Les 34 Brewer Newport R I 

Valdare Bessie 305 W 07 N Y 

Valentine ft Ray 253V4 5 Jersey City 

Vallecltas Leopards Orpheum Duluth 

Valletta- ft Lam son 1329 St Clark Cleveland 

Valmore Lulu ft Mildred Bohemians B R 

Van Chas A Fannie Orpheum Harrlsburg 

Van Dalle Sisters 514 W 185 N Y 

Van Horn Bobby 180 Best Dayton O 

Van Hoven Majestic Milwaukee 

Van Osten Eva Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Van Osten Bob Sam T Jacks B R 

Vardelles Lowell Mich 

Vardon Perry ft Wilber Grand Portland 

Variety Comedy Trio 1515 Barth Indianapolis 

Vassar ft Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vass Victor V 25 Hasklns Providence 

Vedder Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Vedder Llllle Cracker Jacks B R 

Vedmar Rene 8285 Bway N Y 

Venetian Sereanders 676 Blackhawk Chicago 

Venus on Wheels Princess St Louis 

Vernon A Parker 187 Hopkins Bklyn 

Veronica A Hurl Falls Empire London lndef 

Village Comedy Four 1912 Ringgold Phlla 

Vincent John B 820 Olive Indianapolis 

Vinton Grace Serenaders B R 

Viola Bros 41 Sheffield av Brooklyn 

Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpzlgerstr Berlin Oer 

Von Serley Sisters Marathon Girls B R 

Vyner Iydlla Reeves Beauty Show B R 



Wakefield Frank L Runaway Girls B R 
Walker Musical 1524 Brookslde Indianapolis 
Walker A Sturm Forsyth Atlanta 
Walling Ida Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Walsh Helen ft May Dainty Duchess B R 

WALSH, LYNCH -CO. 

Presenting "HUCKIN'S RUN." 

Direction PAT CASEY. 
Next Week (Dec. 19), Bijou, Jac kson. 

Walsh Martin Trocaderos B R 

Walter Jan Dreamlanders U R 

Walters ft West 3437 Vernon Chicago 

Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne Ind lndef 

Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon uv Chicago 

Ward Alice Reeves Benuty Show It r 

Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn 

Ward Marty 8 Gaiety Olrln B II 

Ward A West 225 E 14 New York 

Warde Mack 800 W 70 New York 

Warner Harry E Rolllckerg B R 

Washburn Blanche WanhlnKton Hoc Olrln B R 

Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago 

Water Carl 1* Sam T Jacks 13 R 

Waters Hester WaHhlngton Soc Olrlp B R 

Watson Billy W Girls from Happyland B R 

Wayne Jack W College Girls B R 

Wayne Sisters Watsons BurleRquers R R 

Weaver Frank A Co 17O0 N 9 Baltimore 

Weber .lohnnle Rose Svdell D R 

Welch Ja« A 211 E 14 New York 

Welch Thos Runaway Olrls B R 



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Welch Tint Vanity Fair B R 

Well John KniMtadt Rotterdam 

Wells Lew 213 Shawmut Orand Rapids 

West John Watsons Burlesquers B R 

West Al 606 B Ohio Pittsburg 

West Win Irwlns Majesties B R 

West Sisters 1412 Jefferson At Brooklyn N T 

West A Denton 185 W Cedar Kalamasoo 

Weston Al Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Weston Bert Star Show Olrls B R 

Weston Dan B 141 W 116 N T 

Western Union Trio 2241 B Clearfield Phlla 

Wetherlli 38 W 8 Chester Pa 

Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Phlla 

Wheelers Australian Orpheum Duluth 

Whirl Four 1532 Shunk Philadelphia 

White Harry 1003 Ashland At Baltimore 

ETHEL WHITESIDE 

And those "Plckannlea." 
"FOLLIES OF COONTOWN." 



White Phil Merry Whirl B R 
Whitman Bros 1336 Chestnut Phila 
Whitman Frank 133 Greenwich Reading Pa 
Whitney Tlllle 36 Kane Buffalo 
Wtchert Grace 8038 Michigan At Chicago 
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N J 
Wiley May F Big Rerlew B R 
Wllkens A Wllkens 363 WUUs At N 1 
Wllhelm Fred Sam T Jacks B R 
Wlllard & Bond Majestic Montgomery 
Williams Clara 2450 Tremont CleTeland 
Williams Cowboy 4715 Upland Phlla 
Williams Chas 2652 Rutgers St Louis 
Williams John Cracker Jacks B R 
Williams Bd A Florence 04 W 103 N T 
Williams A De Croteau 1 Ashton 8q Lynn Mass 
Williams ft Gilbert 1010 Marsh field At Chicago 
Williams ft Sterling Crystal Galveston 
Williams ft SteTens 8516 Calumet Chicago 
Williams Mollle Cracker Jacks B R 
Williamson Frank Runaway Girls B R 
Wllllson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels 
Wills ft Hassan National 8ydney Australia 
Wilson Bros Majestic Cedar Rapids la 
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton aT Chicago 
Wilson Al ft May Dorp Schenectady Indef 
Wilson Fred Cracker Jacks B R 
Wilson Frank 1616 W 23 Los Angeles 
Wilson Marie Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Wilson Llssle 176 Franklin Buffalo 
Wilson Jas Ginger Girls B R 
Wilson Patter Tom 2566 7 At N T 
Wilson ft Plnkney 207 W 15 Kansas City 
Wilson ft Wilson Orpheum Salt Lake 
Wilton Joe M ft Arch Philadelphia 
Winneld Frank Hastings Show B R 
Winkler Kress Trio Grand Bradford Pa 
Wise ft Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand 
Withrow ft Glover Holty Tolty Co 
Wolfe * Lee 324 Wood lawn Av Toledo 
Wood Bros Vanity Fair B R 
Woodall Billy 420 First Av Nashville 
Wood Ollle 534 W 150 N T 
Work ft Ower Grand Indianapolis 
Worrell Chas Century Girls B R 
Wright & Dietrich Keiths Philadelphia 



Xazlers Four 2144 W 20 Chicago 



Yackley & Bunnell Princess Hot Springs Ark 
Yeager Chas Dreamlanders B R 
Yoeman Geo 4566 Gibson Av St Louis 
Yost Harry B World of Pleasure B R 
Young Carrie Bohemians B R 
Young De Witt ft Sisters San Jose Cal 
Young Ollle ft April Polls Waterbury 
Young ft Phelps 1013 Baker Bvansvllle Ind 



Zanclgw The 856 W 145 N Y 

Zanfrellas 131 Brixton London 

Zazell ft Vernon Seguln Tour 80 American Ind 

Zeda Harry L 1328 Cambria Phlla 

Zelser ft Thorne Wlllards Temple of Music 

Zell ft Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago 

Zlmraer John Victoria Baltimore 

Zimmerman Al Dreamlanders B R 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 



Weeks Dec. in and 20. 



Americans 10-21 Bon Ton Jersey City 22-24 
Folly Paterson 26-28 Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 
29-31 Gayety Scranton 

Beauty Trust Murray Hill New York 20 Met- 
ropolis New York. 

Behmans Show Corinthian Rochester 26-28 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 29-31 Empire Albany 

Big Banner Show Gayety Toronto 26 Garden 
Buffalo 

Big Review Royal Montreal 26 Howard Boston 

Bohemians Empire Indianapolis 20 Bucking- 
bam Louisville 

Bon Tons Empire Hoboken 20 Music Hall New 
York 

Bowery Burlesquers Waldmans Newark 20 
Empire Hoboken 

Brigadiers 19-21 Gayety Scranton 22-24 Lu- 
cerne Wllkes-Barre 20 Trocadero Philadelphia 

Broadway Gayety Girls Bowery New York 2»5- 
28 Fally Paterson 29-31 Bon Ton Jersey City 

Cherry Blossoms Peoples Cincinnati 26 Empire 
Chicago 

College Girls Gayety Boston 26 Columbia New 
York 

Columbia Burlesquers Columbia New York 26 
Gayety Philadelphia 

CV*y Corner Glrle Buckingham Louisville 26 
1 copies Cincinnati 

Cra. ker Jacks Music Hall New York 26 Mur- 
ra.\ Hill New York 

Dnlntv Duchess Gayety Philadelphia 26 Star 
Brooklyn 



Dreamlands 10-21 - Folly Paterson 22-24 Bon 
Ton Jersey City 26-28 Gayety Scranton 29-31 
Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 

Ducklings Casino Brooklyn 26 Empire Bklyn 

Fads ft Follies Casino Boston 26-28 Empire 
Albany 29-31 Mohawk Schenectady 

Follies Day Eighth Av N Y 26 Empire Newark 

Follies New York Casino Philadelphia 26 Gay- 
ety Baltimore 

Ginger Girls 19-21 Empire Albany 22-24 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 26 Gayety Brooklyn 

Girls from Dixie Penn Circuit 20 Academy 
Pittsburg 

Girls From Happyland Empire Cleveland 26 
Empire Toledo 

Golden Crook Metropolis New York 26 West- 
minster Providence 

Hastings Big Show Empire Toledo 26 Alhambra 
Chicago 

Howes Love Makers Gayety Kansas City 26 
Gayety Omaha 

Imperials Standard St Louis 20 Empire Indi- 
anapolis 

Irwlns Big Show Olympic New York 26 Casino 
Philadelphia 

IrwInB Majesties Gayety Brooklyn 26 Olympic 
New York 

Jardln De Paris Star Toronto 26 Royal Mon- 
treal 

Jersey Lillies Gayety Omaha 26 Gayety Min- 
neapolis 

Jolly Girls Folly Chicago 26 Star Milwaukee 

Kentucky Bells Empire Chicago 26 Avenue De- 
troit 

Knickerbockers Gayety Milwaukee 26 Star & 
Garter Chicago 

Lady Buccaneers Dewey Minneapolis 26 Stir 
St Paul 

Marathon Girls Standard Cincinnati 26 Gayety 
Louisville 

Merry Maidens Monumental Baltimore 26 Penn 
Circuit 

Merry Whirl Empire Newark 26 Bowery N Y 

Midnight Maidens Garden Buffalo 26 Corin- 
thian Rochester 

Miss New York Jr Avenue Detroit 26 Lafay- 
ette Buffalo 

Moulin Rouge 19-21 Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 22- 
24 Gayety Scranton 26 Gayety Albany 

New Century Girls Star Cleveland 26 Folly 
Chicago 

Parisian Widows Alhambra Chicago 26 Stand- 
ard Cincinnati 

Passing Parade Lafayette Buffalo 26 Star To- 
ronto 

Pat Whites Gayety Girls Century Kansas City 
26 Standard St Louis 

Pennant Winners Bronx N Y 26 Eighth Av N Y 

Queen of Bohemia Westminster Providence 26 
Casino. Boston 

Queen Jardin De Paris Gayety Baltimore 26 
Gayety Washington 

Hector Girls Star Milwaukee 26 Dewey .Min- 
neapolis 

Reeves Beauty Show Star & Garter Chicago 
26 Gayety Detroit 

Rentz-Santley Gayety Pittsburg 26 Empire 
Cleveland 

Robinson Crusoe Girls Gayety St Louis 26 
Gayety Kansas City 

Rolllekers Trocadero Philadelphia 26 Lyceum 
Washington 

Rose Sydell 19-21 Mohawk Schenectady 22-24 
Empire Albany 26 Gayety Boston 

Runaway Glrle Gayety Detroit 26 Gayety To- 
ronto 

Sam T Jacks Star St Paul 26 St Joe 

Serenaders Gayety Washington 26 Gayety 
Pittsburg 

Star & Garter Show Gayety Louisville 26 Gay- 
ety St Louis 

Star Show Girls Howard Boston 26 Columbia 
Boston 

Tiger Lillies Academy Pittsburg 26 Star Cleve- 
land 

Trocadcros Gayety Minneapolis 26 Gayety Mil- 
waukee 

Umpire Show Gayety Albany 26 Casino Brook- 
lyn 

Vanity Fair Star Brooklyn 26 Waldmans New- 
ark 

Washington Society Girls St Joe 26 Century 
Kansas City 

Watsons Burlesquers Lyceum Washington 26 
Monumental Baltimore 

World of Pleasure Columbia Boston 26-2S Bon 
Ton Jersey City 29-31 Folly Paterson 

Yankee Doodle Girl* Empire Brooklyn 26 
Bronx New York 



LETTERS 



Where C follows name, letter is In Chi- 
cago 

Where SF follows, letter Is at San Fran- 
elsco. 

Where L follows, letter Is in London 
office. 

Advertising or circular letters of any de- 
scription will not be listed when known. 

Letters will be held for two weeks. 

P following names Indicates postal, ad- 
vertised once only. 



Adams Wm (C) 
Ahearn Danny (C) 
Altkens Great 

Alarcon Troupe 
Albrazau (C) 
Albright Bob (C) 
Alden Jane (C) 
Alethia Mme 
Allman Joe 
Allston Gertrude 
Alpine Pearl 
Alvlnos The 

Aman Andy 
Ardell Lllllc 
Arnold II J 
Artols Jack 
Ash born Walter J 
Atkinson Daisy (P) 

Auger Geo 
Amlre Al (C) 
Anderson F A (C) 
Athos Great (C) 



B 



Bailey & Dwlght (P) 
Baldwin Terisa (C) 
Bard J 

Barlows Ponies 
Barrett Timothy 
Barry & Wolford 
Bates & Christie 
Beach Geo F 
Beeman Theresa 
Beeman Theresa (C) 
Beck Louis 
Bell William (C) 
Bennett Sisters (C) 
Benton Granby & 

West (C) 
Berg Bros 
Berra Mabel 
Berry Alice (C) 
Bernie Louis (C) 
Bellmontes The 
Blaijen Henry 
Bllger Chas 
Black Violet 



Bingham ft Gable 
Boreln P R 
Borrelll A 
Boyd Wm H 
Boyd W M 
Bradford & Wilson 
Brand David 
Bristol Jessie 
Brltton Bros 
Broderson Jas 
Brooks Herbert 
Brown Harry (C) 
Brown Bros (C) 
Brown & Cooper (C) 
Buckley Lillian (C) 
Burns Jack 
irush Frank 
Butler Harry (C) 
Byrne Ames (C) 



Calne & Odom 
Catnlskey Harry 
Carver Jordan 
Case Paul (C) 
Caughey E II 
Carter Virginia (C) 
Cheking Frank (C) 
Chester & Grose 
Coddlngton F M 
Collins Norman Wills 

(C) 
Collins Lillian 
Connell Evelyn 
Connelly Sisters 
Conway T A 
Cook & Clinton 
Cowles A I W 
Cremer Elsie (C) 
Cross John 
Cuttys Musical (C) 
Cummings Forrest 
Clarke & Bergman (C) 
Chappie Phillips (C) 
(Mark & Verdi (C) 
Cogswell Sarah L (C) 
Coleman C M (C) 
Cressy Elsie (C) 
Crappo Harry (C) 

D 

Dalton Mrs 
D'Amon Chester 
Darck Rene 
Darro Arthur 
Davault Armin T 
Davis Edward 
Davis Geo D 
Dayton Lewis 
Dearfleld Bessie (P) 
DeArmond Grace (C) 
De Balestlers Animals 

(C) 
DeCorno I^ouls (C) 
Defreji Gordon 
Deltorelll Joe 
De I^oris John 
Demar Hose (C) 
De Mario (C) 
Denis Homer 
Denny Chas 
Denton Mr 
De Schon Cuba (O 
Devcre Pauline (C F) 
Dixon J R (P) 
Dixon Anna (P) 
Donlta (C) 
Dorn Jack 
Dunbar Harry D 
Duncan & Sells 
Doria Alfred (C) 

E 

Earl Sisters 
Edlnger Sisters 
Kdney Leo (C) 
Edward Reese (C) 
Edwards Van k Tier- 

ney (C) 
Elaine Mabel 
Elaine Mabel (C) 
Elllsan Evelyn 
Emerson Dan 
Ernest. Harry 
Evans Virginia 
Emmy Karl (C) 

F 

Farrelly & Berman 
Fay Anna Eva (C) 
F< nier I L (C) 
Fern Phil 
Field Sun (P) 
Fields F A (C) 
Fine Jack 
Fitzgerald Jas II 
Fischer Harry 
Flaire Bros (C) 
Fogarty Frank (C) 
Foley & Foley 
Foley Eddie (C) 
Foil, tte & Wicks (C) 
Ford Miriam 
Ford Marie 
Ford John 
Fordo Gertrude 
Fowler Mr (C) 
Fowler Bertie 
Fowler Invert (C) 



Fox Jack (C) 
Fox Frank (C) 
Francis Ruth (C) 
Francis Grace 
Frank Bert S 
Fregoll Mile (C) 
Fritz Leo (C) 
Fuller Geo (C) 



Gagnoux, The 
Gale Geo 
Ganella Glenna 
Garrett Sam (C) 
Gartelle Fred 
Gaston Billy 
Gebauer A 
Gelger Fred (C) 
Geneva Florence 
Gibson Sidney 
Gilbert Elsie (C) 
Girard Sle (C) 
Godfrey Geraldlne 
Goldy Annie 
Goolmans Musical (C) 
Gordon & Barber 
Gordon & Redwood 

(C) 
Goyt Trio 
Graham Olga 
Graham Clara (C) 
Grimm Harry 
Green Frankle 
Gross John 
Grower Bello (C) 
Gruet Jack 
Grunnlel Bros 

II 

Haas Oscar 
Hack Frank J (C) 
Hamilton Fred P 
Haney Edith (C) 
Hanseli Earl 
Hansen IjouIsc 
Hart Henry 
Harris Trlxlc 
Hawk Mrs A 
Hayes Geo Harris (C) 
Healy Dannie 
Hedgrcoek John (C) 
Henly Jack (P) 
Herman Mexican 
Hlrscbborn Geo 
Hornbrooks Bronchos 
Holland Kate (C) 
Hood Sam 
Howard & Boyd 
Howard & Lewis 
Howard Geo 
Hughes Fassett Co (C) 
Hunting Tony 
Hunter Julia 
Hutchinson Al E (P) 
Huntington Val (C) 

I 

Ibson Ernie 
Ingram Jno 
Irwin Mamie 



Jackson W II 
Jackson Harry & Kate 

(C) 
Jackson & Margaret 

(C) 
Jarvls Frank 
Jeffries Flo 
Johnston Chester 
Jolson Al (C) 
Jones Alfred K 
Jones & Grlener (C) 

K 

Kallnowskl Leo (C) 
Kane Leonard (C) 
Kaplin Nellie It 
Kearney & Godfrey 
Kellani Lee (C) 
Kelly & Kent (C) 
Kendal W C 
Kitiicr Ralph 
Klein Julia 
Knowing It G 
Knox Wm C 
Kollltis A Kllfton (<') 
Kuhlmnn Harry (C) 
Kullevo Bros 
Kurtls Harry (C) 



La Falle Pauline 
La moot Jas (C( 
Lane Chris (C> 
Lane Dorothy 
Langham M D 
Larrlane Frankle (P) 
Lee Irene 
Le Verne H (C) 
La Van Flossie 
La Verne Harriet 
La Vier Johnnie 
Lawson A 
Leontine Countess 
Len.y Hilda (C) 
Leslie Estharine (C) 



Leslie Ollle (C) 
Lee Virginia 
Lessos The 
Le Vere June 
Lewis Jack 
Lindholm Chas (C) 
Lloyd Dorothy (C) 
Lithlnla Miss 
Lockwoods Musical 
Long Delia (C) 
Luckman Ivan 
Lynch Hazel 
Lindsay Roy (C) 
Lloyd Ray (C) 

M 

Mack Chas E 
Mackay John P 
Mulone Elizabeth (C) 
Mannlas Family 
Manchester Jas H 
Mann Billy 
Marion Cliff 
Marron Paul (C) 
Marshall Grace 
Marsden Helen 
Marston Delma 
Martini Dora 
Mason Frank 
May Hattle 
Maye Norman (C) 
MacBoyle Darl 
McClay Helen (P) 
McCaffrey Hugh (C) 
McCullough Carl (C) 
McDonald II S (C) 
Melville ft Do Vere 
Mentekel 

Meredith Mabello 
Merrill Sebastian 
Merrill Bessie 
Mick Harry 
Mildred Ruth 
Messier Marie 
Mlley Katherine (C) 
Miller Sam 
Miller Lillian (C) 
Milton Frank 
Millar Clyde C 
MiUinan Birdie 
Mlzuno N 
Monroe Ned (C) 
Montgomery Mae 
Murphy J Theo (C) 
Murray ft Hamilton 
Mack Frank (C) 
Mobley J N 
Montgomery Sharp 
Montrose Edith 
Moore Luclle 
Moore Frank 
Morenl Con 
Morton Dixie 
Morse Harry 
Murphy Francis (C) 
Murphy & Francis 

(C) 
Martin Geo (C) 
Manlon Raymond (C) 
McLood M E (C) 
Miller Lylo (C) 
Miller & Tempest (C) 
Moore Tom (C) 
Moran Pauline (C) 
Morris & Morris ( C ) 
Montgomery Edw (C) 
Montrose Marie (C) 

N 

Nelson Clarence 
Nelson Norman (C) 
Norrls C I 
Norman Fred (C) 
Norton Dixie 
Norworth P Ned (C) 

O 

O'Neill & O'Neill (C) 
Orpheus Quartet 




(C) 
Price Jack and Mable 



R 

Itabv Dan (C) 
Baffin Robert 
Ralmund Jim H'l 
Rankin Sidney 
Raymond Al 
Re«d Cecilia (O 
Rial to Mme (C) 
Rleh Aubrey 



Ritchie Adele (C) 
Roberts Sam 
Roberts Will H 
Robinson Alice (C) 
Rogee Leon 
Rogers Duke 
Rogers Floyd 
Romalnc Julia (C) 
Rosander Arthur 
Rosley Tom 
Royer & French 
Roucbere Harry 
Rushmore Dorothy 

(C) 
Rycroft Dolly 
Relsner & Glore (C) 
Rivers Viola (C) 
Klvoll Caeser (C) 
Ryan Oscar (C) 
Ryan Jack (C) 



Paly 

Clarence 

Wm 

Henry 
Blossom 
: Montgomery 



Sanders 
Satchell 
Schcrer 
Schuber 
Seeley 
Sharp 
(C) 
Shaw E 
Shepherd W II 
Sheppard Myrtle 
Sheret P 

Shields Sydney (C) 
Shields Great (C) 
Slivers Musical 
Silverado 
Slmonade Jack 
Singer Walter 
Smith Bruce (C) 
Smith Jas H (C) 
Smith Saxophone Trio 
Smith & Rose 
Smith Clay 
St Albyn Edmond G 
Stnrtup II (C) 
St George Jenny 
Strength Bros (C) 
Sousalof (C) 
Stair Murray (C) 
Stone Sidney (C) 
Sully B (C) 
Sully Jack (C) 

T 

Tan 11 a A F 
Taylor Edith 
Taylor Oscar 
Terry Edith (C) 
Terry K- Elmer 
Terry Twins (C) 
Thatcher Geo 
Thompson W A (C) 
Thornton Anna 
Toy Ben (C) 
Travers Victor 
Trent Geo 
Turner Bert (C) 

U 

Usher Harry (C) 



Vallely Helen 
Vnn Horn Boh (C) 
Van Hovoo Frank 
Velde Trio (C) 
Veronc J L (C) 
Vernon B B 
Vlctorlne Myrtle (C) 
Vletorlne Myrtle 
Vincent John ft 
Vincent Roy (<') 

W 

Walker Wm H'> 
Walsh Paula (C) 
Walli rs Clara 
Wales Elsie 
Ward Fannie 
Ward II 
W:»rden Itosi 
Warner Earl 
Watson Jessie 
Webb Hairy L 
We'eh Lew 
We Chok Br (« 
Wells Maxine (<"» 
Weston Willy 
West EMi. I (C) 
White I in 11 
Wiek-> Cu-< (V) 
Wills John It 
Wilton BerneU 
Wlndorn Billy (C) 
Wyeloff Will .1 
Wheeler Roy ((') 
Whitman Frank 
Wright E G 

Ida 

Earl 

Fian.'l- 

Musical 

T E 

& Kilduf 



(C» 



> 



(C) 



Wynn 

Woods 

Woods 

Woods 

Woods 

Woods 



(C) 



^ oung Edward 



OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN 

you pay for your heavy old-fashioned canvas-covered wood trunks. 

You pay your cash for them when you buy them ; you pay your ■ .1 h I'm Mum in ■ v < 
baggage installments the first season, the next season you pay snm< in >\< . and Mi> w> \' well 
you know best bow it goes. 

It's YOUR cash. 

Why not Invest your cash In the beginning in Bal Fibre Trunk , and a\- t!i<ii < o- 1 i-;i« I 
season In the lessened baggage expense? 

It's a straight, hard business proposition. Are you open to it? 



WILLIAM BAL, Inc. 

SEND FOR CATALOGUE V. BUILDERS OF 

1S7B BROADWAY AND 710 SEVENTH AVENUE. NEW YORK 



7M "•■» 



Tkwtt 



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REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



CHARLES AHEARN 




"THE RACING MAN" 

PAT CASEY. Agent 

GILL BROWN 

AND 

LILL MILLS 

On the S(ucce«8) A C Contentment) Time. 

GHAS. F. SEMON 

"THE NARROW FELLER" 

ODELL and 
GILMORE 

"THE TOP FLOOR" 

By Chae. Horwitx 

A new act by a real writer. Special scen- 
ery. 260 W. 88th St, N. Y. City. 




VAN 
HOVEN 

"The dippy mad magician." 

Yea. I went to Battle Creek last summer 
after I closed at Keith's Philadelphia. But 
I returned alone — 

"Only a few know the Joke." 

I worked one place on State St., Chicago, 
so often the Public thought the name of It 
was "Van Hoven." 

Will Rawla, of Rawls and Von Kaufman, 
thinks I am funny and he should know be- 
cause he knows a lot of funny jokes and he 
Elayed a funny actor part a long time and 
e laughs when I tell about my Adam Sow- 
erguy experiences. Some of the places I 
worked the Manager made the audience laugh 
so much I couldn't follow him and make good. 

Per address. HAMMBRSTEIN'S. N. Y. C. 
Sure I'm bugs. 

When you play Keith's, Philadelphia, and 
Boston 14 weeks In seven months and HAM- 
MBRSTEIN'S 5 weeks straight you're some 
kid — of course I haven't played them that 
often, hut some acts do. 

This week (Dec. 5), Keith's Boston, third 
time In 7 months. 

BDW. 8. KELLER. Manager. 



The 6REAT 
KAUFMANN TROUPE 

"FRANK." Orpbessi Citc.it 

Perm. Add. 424 Ames St.. 
Rochester. N. Y. 



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IN SKY 

V 
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THE GENIUS ON THE 

VIOLIN 

A WIZARD AT THE 

PIANO 

PUrint All The Tim* 
MiH|»eit. IRVDIB C00PEI 

VIOLINSKY 



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JwmmD 




WEIGHT, COMING YOUR WEIC 




The Dromlos of Vaudeville. The most remarkable 
case of Human Duplication in the world 




As Like as Two Peas in a Pod 



Wilfred Clarke 



A New 



JH«ta2^ 2X.e D :^ T K&. ,ul, ~~ L 130 W. 44th St.. New York 



IN HER ORIGINAL HULA-HULA DANCE 

TOOTS-PAKA 

PAKA'8 HAWAIIAN TRIO 

OTHERS, IMITATORS and* FAKES 

New York 
England 
Australia 
Africa 



With 

"ECHO" Co 

Rep. 

PAT 
CASEY 



HARRY TATE'S C° 

FISHING MOTORING 



JE8SE 



DELLA 



TWO CLIPPERS 



Vtkts 



(COLORED) 

Featdrini 'BARBER SHOP CHORD" art "SOME OF THESE DAYS" 



Fro* the Wool 





SOCIETY ATHLETEB 

Presenting JjOIS AS 6 1*1*1 * n Exclusive Songs 
Booked solid by Fred Zobedie 




JO PAIGE SMITH PRESENTS 



KRAMER 



AND 



«f 




THOSE DANCING BOYS" 

BEST WISHES TO BEN WELCH, WILLIE PANTZER, DOHERTY 8I8TERS AND BLOMT BR08. 




GERTRUDE 



EVERETT 



Direction ERNEST A. LONDON 



Singing Her Own Songs 




USICAL LAMOIN 

Wish to thank the UNITED B00KIN6 OFFICES for the splendid route received, which meant a very delightful Thanksgiving and 
MERRY XMAS AND A MARRY NEW Y 





Neary and Miller 





Meeting with success THIS WEEK (Dec. 12th) HAMMERSTEIN'8i.VICTORIA 

Whm omtyofimg advrtUementi Idndiy mention VARIETY. 



"The Boys with the 
Looney Feet" 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 

"YOUNG AMERICA" 

IN 
SONGS AND DANCES 

Management AL SUTHERLAND 



VARIETY 



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N ° w "SSSFXSm WILLIAM MORRIS 



INCORPORATED 



AGENCY 



Ta«4»vlll» Acta Desiring llther Amerloan sr Bagllsh ■agagements Pleas* 

Cemmunlcate with Any Office afeatloned Below. 
NEW YORK, American Music Hall Bldg. CHICAGO, 1«7 Oearstri St. 



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SAN FRANCISCO, MmiMck Bid, 



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LONDON, «■ Owing Crass Road 



GEORGE FOSTER AGENCY 



LTD. 



8 New Coventry Street, LONDON, W. 



GEORGE FOSTER, Managing Director 



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Cables : Confirmation, London 



MANAGERS and TREASURERS 

Are you using 

TAYLOR'S WEEKLY STATEMENT 

Saves all Bookkeeping aad work. 

NOW IN USB BY ALL REAL VAUDEVILLE HOUSES. 

Each book contains 52 weeks. 

BENT UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 12.00. 

Send Stamp for Sample Page. 

If. W. TAYLOR. Liberty Theatre. Philadelphia. 



BOOK? 



CHURCH 



Bookings arranged for standard acts In NEW ENGLAND 
Territory Comedy and novelty acts especially. Using sev- 
eral big acts each week. 

CHURCH BOOKING OFFICE, 43 Tremont St., BOSTON. 



Hammerstein's 

WTe j • AMERICA'S MOST 

Vll^lTlPlfl FAMOUS VARIE- 

¥ ll^lUJa, lU TY THEATRE. 

OPEN THE YEAR AROUND. 



Vaudeville Headlines 
ud Good Standard Acts 

If you have an open week you want to fill at 

shert notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

GARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON, DEL. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city 

east of Chicago to open Monday night. 

HYDE & BE H MAN 

AMUSEMENT COMPANY 

Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STAR THEATRE Brooklyn 

GAYBTY THEATRE Brooklyn 

OA YET Y THEATRE Pittsburg 

STAR AND GARTER Chicago 

ALWAYS OPEN TIME FOR FEATURE ACTS. 

A. E. MEYERS 

Majestic Theatre BMf., CHICAGO 

(Roem 1906). 
CAN HANDLE ANYTHING from a Single to 
a Circus. Write or wire open time. 



COLON! 
THEATR 

ERIE, PA. 

We Break Long Jumps 

For Feature Acts 

Going East or West 

WRITE OR WIRE 

A. P. WESCHLER, Manager 



BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN 
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

JAMES BRENNAN, Sole Proprietor. 
WANTED: FIRST-CLASS SPECIALTY ACTS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the manage- 

SIXTEEN SUCCESSIVE WEEKS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the mange- 
ruent from time of arrival until departure from 
Australia. ONE PERFORMANCE AT NIGHT; 
MATINEES, WEDNESDAYS. SATURDAYS 
AND HOLIDAYS. NO SUNDAY WORK. Five 
per cent, commission charged on all contracts. 
Only address, 

JAS. C. BAIN, General Manager. 

National Amphitheatre, Sydney, Australia. 

Cable Address. PENDANT. 

BORNHAUPT 

INTERNATIONAL AGENT. 
15 Galerle Du Roi. Brussels. 

ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. 

17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON, 

Sole Representative. 

John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly 

Little Tich Fragson 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts. 

La Cinemategrafia Italiana 

IS ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THE 

Animated Picture and Phonograph Business 

PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 

32-36 large pages, 8 shillings per annum ($1.60) 

Editor-Propr: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI. 

la Via Arcirescorado. Torino, Italy. 

EDW. F. KEALEY 

211! W. 42d St., New York City. 
Telephone, 1247-48-49 Bryant. 

BOOKING THE 

WM. FOX CIRCUIT 

OF 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES IN GREATER 
NEW YORK. 

INCLUDING 

FOX'S CITY THEATRE, 14th St. 

FOX'S WASHINGTON FOX'S DEWEY. 
FOX'S NEMO. FOX'S STAR. 

FOX'S FOLLY FOX'S FAMILY. 

FOX'S GOTHAM. BIJOU, BROOKLYN. 

FOX'S BROOKLYN COMEDY. 

NEW PARK, STAPLETON, S. I. 

ACTS PLAYTHING THESE THEATRES ARE 

VIEWED BY ALL AGENTS. 

NO ACT TOO LARGE FOR US. 

SEND IN YOUR OPEN TIME. 



Cal. 



K 

Grand Avenue, I— OS ANO 

FOR LEASE FOR A LONG TERM 

From January 16th, 1911, at advantageous rates 

This Theatre is fully equipped, has a capacity of 800 and is situated in the heart 

of the residential section. 

Eight car lines passing the door. 

For terms write or wire 



;~ J. MARRY Rl 

Walker Theatre Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 



BERT LEVEY 



l 



NDEPENDENT CIRCUI VAUDEVILLE 



Plenty of Time for Recognised Acts who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate 

Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-150 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif. 

N. B.-WB ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PITROT. 

Representative. 

LOUIS PINCUS, 
New York, Repre- 
sentative Gaiety 
Theatre Bldg. 



Pantaps Circuit 

VAUDEVILLE THEATBES, Inc. 

ALEXANDER PANTAGE8 
Preeldeat and Manager 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



BIG COMEDY AND NOVELTY FEATURE 



WANTED, 

Acts to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomlngton, Ottawa, Elgin, 
Aurora, Streator, Mattoon, 111.; Waterloo, la., and other houses in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 

CHAS. H. DOUTRICK, Manager. 

Room 29, 02 La Salle St., Chicago 



DOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE 



CONFIDENCE 

PAUL TsUSIG, Vase. Steamship Natal 
104 E . I4SI..N Y Tel 2099 SUiywesant 



of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. 
I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for 
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blere, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd; 
3 TIMES for Bellclaire Bros., Sam Elton, Imro Fox, W. C. 
Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Prince, etc. Let me arrange YOUR 
steamship accommodations; also, railroad tickets. /\. 



JOSEPH M. SCHENCK. General Manager 



FRED MARDO. Maa M «r 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE. WANTED FOR NEW ENGLAND TIME 

NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS 

The Marcus Loew Booking Agency 



NO ACT TOO BIG 



Colonial Building. BOSTON 



ALL ACTS CONSIDERED 



CANFIELD BOOKING EXCHANGE 

Affiliated with ALL LARGE INDEPENDENT CIRCUITS > 

HIGH CLA88 VAUDEVILLE 

Suite 515, Mercantile Library Building, 414 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, O. 
Branch, Columbus, O. Ed. Browning, Representative. 



ARTISTS 

If coming Eaat.'or Weat, WRITE 
US. We can break your jump. 



CATERING 

to Family Tkeatrea exduaively. 
Our bookinga will bring you 
buaineaa. 



WANTED 

at all timea Feature Acta. All 
acta conaidered. 



AMERICAN CIRCUIT 

THEATRES and CAFES 



WANTED at All Times All Kinds of High Class Acts. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE. 
Rooking will Create Business for You. We have the Features at Salaries that are Right. 



Our 



TONY LUBELSKI, Cen. Mgr. 



Suite 617-18, Westbank Bldg., San Francisco 



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Booking all the principal opera houses and picture theatres throughout Canada. Immediate 
and future time to arts with class. No limit for feature novelties. Write or wire to-day. 
THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT, Variety Theatre Building, Toronto, Canada. 

THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dra- 
matic or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. 4d. per annum. 



NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Tauslg, 104 East 14th St., and Samuel French A Sons, 24 20 
West 22d Street. 

Artists visiting England are Invited to send particulars of their art and date of opening. 
THE STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mall. 

10 YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. C. 

JUST OUT 

OFFICIAL BURLESQUE GUIDE AND\ DIRECTORY 

Containing nam'! of every man and woman in lmr|e<<jue ( 'V' 1 f 'h' '• ■' • . the show eaeh is 

with, route of both Wheels, hotel list and other vahlaMe infonh7t*rnn I'rii-e, L*.*> rents. 

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PRIVILEGE MEN MKST HELI.KR OF THE YEAR. 
Address 

J08EPH R. DORNEY, cart of Joseph Mack Printing House, Detroit Mich 



Wkm answering od ti si Hss msvaU kimdly mention VARIETY. 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



THE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A 
PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



REYNARD 

Presents Sett Dewberry and Jawa Jiwuei In 

"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLB." 
Direction JACK LMVY. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Gene Hughes 

Permanent address. 001 W. MOth St. New York 
'Phone 0000 Mornlngslde. 



It Isn't the name that makes the act— 
It's the act that makes the nana. 



BLUO 



MONA 



BLAMPHIN and HEHR 

The Cbompiofl Sio§ ers of Vaadeville 



TktOsst 



Oskrtetts is WssievBs 



Sam J. Curtis -* Co, 

MELODY AND MIRTH 

In the Original "Sohool Act." 




Revised and elaborated into a screaming 

success. 

All our music arranged by Geo. Botsford. 

Next Week (Dec. 19), American, New York. 

FOR 9ALE 

WIGGIN'S FARM 

Apply to THE OHADWICK TRIO 

Stuart Barnes 

JAMBS B. PLUNKETT, Manager. 



'£"!UnilllllllUJ»£ 




THE KINO OP IRELAND 

JAME8 B. DONOVAN 

AND 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OP VAUDEVILLE 

DOINO WELL. THANK TOU. 

Director and Adviser, King K. C. 





We are spending' a very quiet month In Vic- 
toria, B. C, this week. The stage was very 
crowded when our act was on. Shook hands 
with several old friends In the balcony. 

VARDOH, PERRY and WILBER 

J. LOUIS JEANNE 

MINTZ and PALMER 

"THOSE CLASSY SINGERS." 
In an original, refreshing comedietta In 
"one." 
Next Week (Dec. 11)), Temple, Grand Rapids. 

BLACK and WHITE 

Novelty Acrobat* Just Two Girls 

Care Hnrtis A Season, 1545 Broadway. New York 



HOMER I. 



MAMUEHTE 



LAMB' 
ANIKIN 

Der. 12, American, New Orleans 

Dec. 19, American, Chicago 

Dueciion. Norman FnedeiwaM. 

167 Dearborn St., Chicago. 

j?feg^j_/i n Q 




Mason *h? Keeler 

Address: Max Hart. Putnam Bldg., New York. 

RAMESES 

THE EGYPTIAN MYOTIC 

In 

"THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE OP MYSTERY" 

Orpheum Circuit, U. 8. A. 

Business Representative. WILL COLLINS, 
London, England. 



JOCK 
McKAY 



Scotch Comic, Second 
to None 

Playing in the West 
at Present 

Com.'BENTHAM 




JQUI 

MAY 



Marshall P. Wilder 



ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 
Dell 'Paaae 1M 



DcVeklc & Zcklft 



Next Week (Dec. 19), Poll's, Paterson. 



JESSIE EDWARDS 

And Her 7 Pomeranian Spits Dogs 
Booked Solid. 



I 



(Single.) 



This Week (Dec. fi), Manhattan O. H., New 
York. 

Opening on S.-C. Time Feb. 12; 22 weeks 
booked by Charles WlUhlre. Have a few weeks 

open 



Gartelle Bros. 

Introducing Dinging. Dancing and 

SKATORIALISN 

DlrecUon JAMBS B. PLUNKETT. 
MAX GRACE 

Ritter - Foster 

ACROSS THE POND 
Address oare VAUDEVILLE CLUB 

88 Charing Cross Road, Londea. Bag 




BILLIE 

REEVES 



GAVIN" PLATT 
-PEACHES 

Season Booked 
No. 7 Hawthorne Ave.. Clifton. N. J.. L Bos 140 



Shea's, Buffalo, Next Week (Dec. ID). 



E 
L 





A Merry Xmas to All. 

THE ORIGINAL DRUNK. 

•FOLLIES OF 1010." 

THIRD SEASON. 
Management MR. F. ZIEGFELD, JR. '08-'09-'10 



BARRY m WOLFORD 

"AT THE BONO BOOTH/' 

Time All Filled. 

JAMES B. PLUNKETT. Smart Mgr. 

Home address 8 Hawthorne Ave., Cllften. N. J. 



HERMAN 



CARL 



A Tip-Top Boy. Who? 

Lena Tyson 

M. S. BENTHAM, Manager 




Now Playing United Time. 

Agent. PAT CASEY 

FRED DUPREZ 

EDW. 8. KELLER. Rop. 

THE BROWNIES ff 

Presenting 
A ROARING FARCE 

"THE WAR IS OVER" 




Chester B. Johnstone 



DARE-DEVIL CYCLIST 

After Play ins Hammerstein's Victoria, New York 
Week Not. 21. ensased for Manhattan Opera 
House this week (Not. 28.) 
Must HaTe Made Good Time Open 



MYRTLE 

VICTORINE 

That Dainty Danseuse 
Wishes Her Many Friends a Merry Christmas 
and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. 

JOE M. WILTON 

Can you Imagine, Boys! 



CAMJLLE 



PERSONI *» 



JACK 



HALLIDAY 

In their Japanese Comedietta 

"Won by Wireless" 

The Oelsha Girl and Officer, not forgetting 
the Chink. 

Note— We are NOT doing "Madame Butterfly." 

EDYTHE GIBBONS 

Clubs. Sundays. 

Telephone 2470 Bryant 

362 W. 46th St. New York. 



"Two Looney Kids." 



FRED 



MARTHA 



Lewis and Chapin 



Playing United Time. 

Empire, Plttsfleld. 
This Week (Dec. 5), 



When an$yotring adverti»ement$ kindly mention VARIETY. 



VARIETY 



ALWAYS 



BULL'S EYE 



Return Engagement 
Orpheum Circuit 



Next Week (Dec. 19) 
Orpheum, Portland 




PREMIERE 

ATTRACTION 

( On the Stage and in 
the Box Office ) 



Season Fully Routed 



Direction 

PAT CASEY 








World's Greatest Risley Acrobats 



Including 3 Ponies, 1 Donkey 



This Week (Dec. 5) Orpheum, Brooklyn 
Next Week Dec. 1 2, Alhambra, New York 




HAWTHORNE 



Sailed S. S. Adriatic 

to fulfil English 

engagements 

Four months in London, 
then the Provinces 



tamibtj. 



VARIETY 



Conceded by both Press and 
Public to be the 



Greatest Box Office Magnet 



upon either side of 
the Atlantic. 



HE ORIGINATES. 



i< 



OTHERS TRY" TO FOLLOW 



If you have the CAPACITY and POPULA- 
TION to draw from, "CONSUL." 
WILL DO THE REST. With an entire new reper- 
toire of stunts, " Consul " gives a performance that stands 
alone and defies even his imitators. 

After 81 Consecutive Weeks in America, 
his return to Europe is contemplated in the near future. 



TO RESPONSIBLE MANA6ERS ONLY 

A Few Weeks Open Time after January 
15,1911. 

Address Manager, " Consul," 2 Willow Street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 



N. B.— Record Unprecedented. After Ten Consecutive Weeks at the 

Music Hall, N. Y. City, will return for Holiday Week, December 26 



GREATEST OF ALL CYCLING TROUPE8 



The Famous Jackson Family 

THE TRICKE8T TRICK CYCLING TROUPE IN THE WORLD + 

Now making the biffgest success of any bicycle act that has ever played EUROPE. PLAYING over ONE HUNDRED WEEKS (Booked by H. B. Marinelli) in all the principal cities of England, 
Scotland, Ireland and Wale*. A Tremendous Sensation in Continental Europe. 

LEO. JACKSON, THE PREMIER TRICK CYCLIST OF THE WORLD 

has won the hearts and admiration <•! the BRITISH PUBLIC by his really marvelous performance on his wheel. The Only Troupe numbering EIGHT EXPERT CYCLISTS. A BEAUTIFUL, SEN. 
SATIONAL and DIFFICULT PERFORMANCE. THE J ACKSONS are the ORIGINATORS of the FAMILY SAFETY BICYCLE act In America, and are the cleverest and aiost distinguished cycling 

MERRY XMA8 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 

CEO- M. JACKSON, Ma nagtr 

MANAGERS : — We beg to announce that henceforth we wish to be known as 



aet in the world. 



Taylor, Kranz 






and 



r OHMEPIY TAYLOR, KKAN/M AN AND WHITE) 



White 



Our Act Still Remains intact 



Same Three Bitf Voices 



Same Three M Nifties 



»t 



December 12-ORPHELM. BROOKLYN 

IB-COLONIAL. NEW YORK CITY 

26 ALHAMBRA. 

January 2 POLI'S. NEW HAVEN 

" B FIFTH AVENUE. NEW YORK CIT Y 



AND 



IN/I 



IS SOME "BEARCATCHER" 




VARIETY says on "Open Door":— "Mr. Lawson appeared to better advantage in character work as the old man in 'The Monkey's Paw'. It has unpleasant features; 
* * * Lawson's declamatory defense of "The Jew'.' 



latory 
* 'EVENING MAIL" says:— "John Lawson is one of the best actors in New York. You forget he is acting. He is really living the character." 

IN LONDON, RETURNING DEC. 15 S»^: u w."K "HUMANITY," "WHY THE THIRD FLOOR PASSED," "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY," Etc. 



FREEMAN BERNSTEIN will give information. 



Cable "THEATREBAY, LONDON" 



*M^^9w9%9W^R*^R99 eeWMMy ^FIwWbbOH w 4\ mm Emm? * w* 



TEN CENTS 




VOL. XXI- NO. 3. 



DECEMBER 24, 1910. 



PRICB TEN CENTS 




3C 



VARIETY 



FIFTH AVENUE, NEXT WEEK (Dec. 26) 






And -COMPANY OF 1 5 (Including Mr. DAVID WALTERS and Miss ELSIE KENT) 



a..> 



PRESENTING 



TOM WALKER ON MARS" 

A Fantastic Musical Comedy 

Conceded by the public and press to have the most gorgeous stage setting on the American vaudeville stage 



TOU KNOW "The Devil ami Tom Walker 



WELL. WATCH "Tom Walker On Mars 



Sole Direction, J 



ALWAYS 






BULL'S EYE 



Return Enqaoement 
Orpheum Circuit 



Next Week (Dec. 21) 
Travel 

Weeks Jan. 2 and 9 
Orpheum, San Francisco 




PREMIERE 

ATTRACTION 

(On the State and in 
the Box Office) 



Season Fully Routed 



Direction 

PAT CASEY 



JUmdhf mention VARIETY 




Vol. XXI. No. 3. 



DECEMBER 24, 1910. 



PRICE TEN CENTS 



MANAGERS MOVING TO CHECK 
OVER-SUPPLY OF THEATRES 



Afraid of Growth of "Small Time" Houses Through Out- 
side Capital. Combination Meant for Variety Branch 
Only, But May Include All for Mutual Protection 



There is a plan afoot to bring th-3 
variety managers of the country to- 
gether in a combination which osten- 
sibly has for its prime object the "ed- 
ucation" of men with money through- 
out the land to the effect that there 
is not the profit in the vaudeville field 
so many have been led to believe. 

The movement is now in process of 
formulation, it is said, and is hatching 
in the minds connected with the Uni- 
ted Booking Offices. 

The big men of vaudeville have 
viewed with alarm for some time the 
constantly increasing number of the- 
atres, mostly built for "small time" 
vaudeville. These require a small in- 
vestment in the main, and are pro- 
moted under promises of glowing re- 
turns. 

The showmen, while accepting that 
the "small time" field will weed itself 
out through the survival of the fittest, 
realize that each theatre erected means 
one house more, which, if not devoted 
to a variety entertainment, will remain 
and cater to the theatre goer with 
some other form of amusement. 

The plan of the promoters of the 
combination which will not be an 
amalgamation in any sense, as now 
proposed, is to have all variety mana- 
gers reach an understanding through 
which it shall be understood there will 
be no bidding for a "new house." 
"Bidding" usually decides the Investor 
that there must be money in the show 
business since so many are anxious to 
secure the theatre he has not yet built. 

The managers concerned will also 
be expected to "educate" the monied 
men of their towns (where the city is 
not too large) as to the exact finan- 
cial status of theatricals, and attempt 
to dissuade in all ways the addition 
of theatres. 

Though the variety people have not 



consulted or considered the legitimate 
managers in this proposition, the le- 
gitimate branch is in the same relative 
position as regards the over supply of 
theatres that may be found on the 
vaudeville side. 

Such a combination of managers if 
effected will probably be informed as 
to all the details of the proposed un- 
ionizing of the theatres and the actors. 
The "union" scheme may be the dark 
man hiding behind the wood In the 
managerial combination now spoken 
of. 

A leading manager of the United 
Booking Offices said to a Variktv rep- 
resentative this week when the "un- 
ion" idea was broached to him that he 
saw no alternative for the managers 
but to combine as a protective body 
if an attempt was made to swing all 
theatres and actors into the union 
ranks. Other variety managers seem 
to hold to this opinion as well. 

The combination managers came up 
coincidentally with the further strong 
reports of "another deal on" between 
Martin Beck and William Morris. It 
appears to be conceded that no league 
of managers for protection against the 
foolhardy building of theatres would 
be complete without Morris. The lat- 
ter as an independent manager or 
agent might overthrow all the work 
done in the interest of limiting the 
present theatrical field. 

Notwithstanding, however, report 
has it that of the United Booking Of- 
fices group, but Mr. Beck is favorable 
to the due consideration of Morris. 
The executives of the United (Mr. 
Beck representing the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit) are said to take the stand that all 
effort should be made to crush Mor- 
ris, instead of preserving him. The 
idea of preservation of Morris is to 
(Continued on Page 10.) 



SAYAGK WANTS TO COME BACK. 

If it is true that "they can't come 
back," Henry W. Savage is going to 
have his troubles, theatrically, accord- 
ing to reports. The knocker on the 
outer door of the Klaw & Erlanger of- 
fices has been kept going pretty stead- 
ily for the past week or so. Mr. Sav- 
age was one of the callers. He prob- 
ably wanted A. L. Erlanger to tell 
him if it looked like rain. No one 
excepting Mr. Savage knows Mr. Er- 
langer's reply. 

The Savage shows at the commencja- 
ment of the season, which included 
"Madame X." (then looked upon as a 
valuable piece of property) flopped 
along with the rest of the crowd to 
the Shuberts and "The Open Door." 
Mr. Savage would like to try a little 
of the K. & E. booking for a diet 
with the new year, according to the 
tale. 

Another one hanging round is said 
to be Greenwall & Weis, who have the 
southern circuit. When they left Klaw 
& Erlanger, K. & E. asked for an 
accounting of the Greenwall & Weis 
booking office, known as the American 
Theatrical Exchange. "K. & E." didn't 
get it, but may figure it out themselves 
if they do allow the southerners to 
return. 

Julius Calm is back with the Syndi- 
cate, in a way, having associated him- 
self with Alfred E. Aarons, who has 
a circuit he books for. It is Klaw & 
Erlanger time, so the "dope" runs 
that if "Al" told Julius he could stick 
around, someone must have tipped Al 
that there would be no come back on 
the statement. 

Though there is much talk about 
the Shuberts and where they will be 
after Jan. 1, the consensus of opinion 
is that the brothers will still go right 
along remaining in the cities where 
they should have remained in the 
first place. 



WALTER STANTON IN "CIIANTE- 
CLEH." 

Walter Stanton, the original "Giant 
Kooster," has been engaged for the 
Charles Frohinan production of "Chan- 
tecler." 

It will star Maude Adams, and open 
at the Knickerbocker. New York, Jan. 
Iti. 



IWKIS CASINO I USA I »l »OINTING. 

1 Special Cable to Variktv.) 

Paris, Dec. 22. 

Business at the Casino has proven 
so disappointing since Jack De Frece 
installed vaudeville that it is doubtful 
if that manager will proceed with his 
intended invasion of Bordeaux at the 
Alhambra there. 

MarguritfrJIaijev has left the revue 
at the Folies BergVre, with indisposi- 
tion given as the cause. It is an- 
nounced that Miss Haney is resting. 

The new revue at the Scala will be 
presented to-morrow night. 



"RAGTIME" MAKES A HIT. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Sydney, Dec. 20. 

Harney and Haines, an American 
team which includes B^en Harney, the 
first "ragtime" player, acknowledged 
to be the father of the synct>pa.ted 
melodies, opened at the National yes- 
terday, scoring a hit 



THE MOSS-STOLL DIVISION. 

London, Dec. 14. 

Tlie formal separation between Os- 
wald Stoll and Sir Edward Mobs will 
happen between Christmas and New 
Year's, it is expected. The Moss Em- 
pires will retain headquarters at Cran- 
bury Mansions. Stoll will remove his 
office to the Coliseum. 

Separate contracts have been issued 
by the circuits for some time now, 
though both are quartered at present 
in the Mansions. It is believed that 
the impression of a friendly booking 
relation between the two erstwhile 
partners will turn out to be correct. 

While the natural course would be 
to have the Coliseum "bar" the Hippo- 
drome, and the reverse, it is seldom 
the star turns could ne exchanged for 
these "opposition" halls. That condi- 
tion has been likely attended to with 
the rest. 

MORTONS FOR VANTAGES. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

The Four Mortons will commence a 
tour of the F'antages Circuit, opening 
in January. 

The family has been engaged fof 
cjeht weeks, at a very big salary. 



VARIETY 



ACADEMY STOCK TO FINISH. 

With the coming of the New Year 
the stock company which has been 
holding forth at the Academy of Music 
under the direction of William Fox 
will close. 

At present little is known as to the 
future policy of the theatre other than 
that Billie Burke will present Thomas 
Oempsey there for one week in his 
"Rambles Through Ireland," begin- 
ning Jan. 9. 



A BELASCO SHOW STOPS. 

St. Louis, Dec. 2 2. 

Belasco's "Is Matrimony a Failure?" 
at the Olympic last week closed here 
Saturday night. No confirmation of 
report to the effect that the produc- 
tion and company had departed for 
New York being possible in St. Louis. 

The Times wired to the Belasco 
New York offices and was told the 
show would not open again after the 
holidays. Business had been bad in 
the south and little better here. 

Complaint is general all over town 
about business being worse even than 
usual before the holidays. 



PLAY FOR GRACE LA RUE. 

This is the single week Grace La 
Rue will remain in vaudeville on the 
present trip. The first should have 
been at the American, Chicago, but 
Miss La Rue disappointed first; then 
the management sidestepped. 

About Jan. 1, Bryon Chandler, Miss 
La Rue's husband, will commence re- 
hearsals upon a comedy in three acts, 
entitled "Six Months." 

Miss La Rue will be simply a player 
in it. A selection for the principal 
male role lies between AVilliam Court- 
leigh and William Harcourt. George 
Christie is under engagement. 



KOHL FAMILY TO THE COAST. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

Mrs. Chas. E. Kohl, her twin daugh- 
ters and son, John P., departed last 
Saturday for California, where they 
will spend the winter at various re- 
sorts. 

Mrs. Kohl's interests in her late 
husband's various affairs will be rep- 
resented by Herman Fehr. The an- 
nual meeting of the Monroe Amuse- 
ment Co., which operates the Majestic, 
will be held in January, and at the 
same time other corporations in which 
the Kohl estate holds stock will meet. 



KENYON PLEADS ILLNESS. 

Neil Kenyon, the Scotch comedian, 
now in Australia, and who was to 
have appeared in New York for the 
first time next month, playing at Per- 
cy G. Williams' theatres has notified 
that manager Australian physicians 
have warned him a sea voyage to the 
states would be dangerous.. 

Consequently Kenyon says he can- 
not keep the engagement. As the 
Scotchman is an "English act," he 
may take the other sea route to go 
home. 

Always somewhat backward about 
an American showing, Mr. Kenyon's 
knees may have been a little wobbly 
as the time approached, although his 
standing in the variety field abroad 
Is very high. In his letter Kenyon 
says he will come over next Christ- 
mas. 



NAT WILLS FINDING OUT. 

An independent effort was made by 
Nat Wills this week to ascertain if 
the New York American wilfully 
printed each Sunday the best Jokes 
and stories told on the vaudeville 
stages in New York during the week. 

Last Sunday among many other 
acts which had their best material 
printed, Mr. Wills' "shad and egg" 
joke was printed. Monday the nomo- 
logist consulted with his attorney, 
William Grossman, who advised that 
he first call upon the managing editor 
of the American to learn the attitude 
of the paper. 



MAY GO TO THE COAST. 

Boston, Dec. 22. 
When "The Follies of 1910" con- 
cludes its engagement here, it is un- 
derstood the Ziegfleld show will strike 
out for the Pacific Coast. 



LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER. 

Atlantic City, Dec. 22. 

It looks like another theatre for 
Atlantic City, because Ben Harris is 
spending money advertising. There is 
a report that Mr. Harris will erect a 
house on the Boardwalk, near Tennes- 
see avenue. 

Harris formerly managed the 
Young's Pier theatre, and holds the 
United Booking Offices "franchise" for 
this city, although the Pier still con- 
tinues to receive books through that 
agency. 

In the local papers Harris adver- 
tises the biggest acts he brought to 
the Pier, stating at the bottom of 
the advertisement that he is not con- 
nected with any theatre in town, but 
will shortly announce his future 
plans. 



SAME AT BRIGHTON. 

The press agent of the Brighton 
Beach Music Hall sends out a state- 
ment that the lessees of that amuse- 
ment resort by the sea do not con- 
template any change of management 
for the coming season. 

The lease of the house, held by the 
Brooklyn Rapid Transit, still has five 
years to run. The theatre will open 
in June, playing vaudeville. 



FROM PIT TO FRONT. 

The management of the Fulton, 
Brooklyn, will make a change in the 
manager of that house on the first of 
the year, according to a rumor that 
struck the Main Street Monday. 

At present Harry King graces with 
dignity the position of manager, but 
after the bells have tolled in the New 
Year Jack Spurrior, who at present 
leads the Fulton orchestra, will be 
transferred from'the music pit to the 
front of the house. 



IDA CONQUEST IN HOER SKETCH. 

It is believed that Ida Conquest 
again contemplates a plunge into 
vaudeville. At present she has a 
piece of intense dramatic qualities 
dealing with life in the Transvaal, un- 
der consideration. 

It was written by a prominent New 
York newspaperman and has been 
submitted for the legitimate star s 
approval by Havez & Donnelly. 



HAD MANAGERIAL HOLIDAYS. 

About the only ones not awaiting 
the holidays with real joy are the the- 
atrical managers. In a way the man- 
agers want to see Christmas come and 

go, for the next two weeks are ex- 
pected to tell the story whether this 
season will continue to be as disas- 
trous as it has been. 

But the joy of the going has been 
dimmed by the thoughtlessness of the 
calendar maker who set down Christ- 
mas, 1910, and New Year's, 1911, for 
a Sunday each. 

The theatrical managers are on the 
point of petitioning Congress to read- 
just the schedules of dates so that a 
holiday will never fall on a Saturday 
or Sunday. Those are the days the 
theatres need no extra attraction for 
crowds. To double a Sunday with a 
holiday is heaping up the injury this 
season, and to permit New Year's Eve 
to happen Saturday night is the great- 
est offense that may. be offered the 
theatrical manager. 

It has been some years since Christ- 
mas and New Year's acted so con- 
trarily. 

While very poor business has been 
expected all week in the theatres, 
some were agreeably disappointed 
Trom reports. In the early part of the 
week attendance was considerably bet- 
ter than had been anticipated. A 
light holiday trade in the stores is 
the reported reason. 

The reflection of the dull theatrical 
year so far was seen in the closing of 
the Grand Opera House and Montauk 
theatre, Brooklyn, for the week. It 
is the first time since their erection 
that either theatre has been "dark" 
during the regular season. 



AGREE ONLY ON THE STAGE. 

Cincinnati, Dec. 22. 

Though continuing as stage part- 
ners, Tudor Cameron and Bonnie Gay- 
lord have failed to pleasantly agree 
in their private married life. 

Last week at St. Louis Miss Gay- 
lord filed a bill for a divorce against 
her husband, alleging incompatabllity. 



The two are at the American in 
New York this week presenting their 
skit "On and Off." 



FOUR "SHERRY" ROAD SHOWS. 

Four companies playing "Madame 
Sherry" will be on the road shortly 
after the New Year. A couple are now 
playing outside New York. Two others 
are to follow a week apart after Jan. 1. 

Maude Raymond is reported to have 
been offered the role in the company 
expected to play only in Philadelphia 
and Boston, that Elizabeth Murray 
scored so decidedly with in the origi- 
nal cast now at the Amsterdam, New 
York. Miss Raymond is also consid- 
ering an offer to appear with the Lew 
Fields rfcvue. 

LEW FIELDS TAKES A SOUBRET. 

Monday the engagement of Blossom 
Sfleley for Lew Fields' Winter Garden 
revue was recorded. Miss Seeley is a 
sprlnghtly soubret recently appearing 
in vaudeville as a "single act." 

The date of opening of the Winter 
Garden still remains a secret. 



CAN'T LOSE MISTAH JOHNSON. 

Paris, Dec. 12. 

Mile. Polaire is in trouble again. 
The colored man she brought from 
New York is the cause. 

Polaire soon tired of her negro foot- 
man. She is unable to get rid of 
him, for there is a contract between 
the two stating the servant cannot 
be discharged outside of the United 
States. 

Polaire is therefore constrained to 
keep Mistah Johnson until she returns 
to New York this winter. 



POLPS ON PERCENTAGE. 

Springfield, Mass., Dec. 22. 

Jan. 2 Irene Franklin and Burt 
Green will appear at Poll's, headlining 
the program and playing the house on 
a percentage for the week. The per- 
centage arrangement has a guarantee 
behind it. 

No further time has been taken by 
Miss Franklin, who is awaiting with 
others a notification when the Lew 
Fields Winter Garden in New York 
will open, having been engaged for the 
new revue to be presented there. 



NO CHANGE AT PRINCESS. 

St. Louis, Dec. 22. 
Manager Dan S. Fishell of the 
Princess denied a report that com- 
bination would supplant Morris vaude- 
ville as the house policy early next 
year, declaring the best Morris head- 
liners were coming here between now 
and Spring. 



MANAGERS CHANGE FOR A DAY. 

All the resident managers of the 
Percy G. Williams Metropolitan vaude- 
ville theatres shifted berths for one 
day, last Sunday only. No reason was 
given for the order, nor were the man- 
agers required to report the day's ex- 
periences in their new station. 

Victor Williams, of the Alhambra, 
exchanged with Frederick Rosebush, 
of the Bronx; Dave Robinson, of the 
Colonial, went over to the Greenpoint. 
Ben B'latt exchanging with him. Fred 
Kilholz, of the Orpheum, looked the 
Crescent over for the Sabbath only, 
while Lew Parker, of the Crescent, 
allowed the patrons of the Orpheum 
to catch a glimpse of him. 



JOSEPHINE DAVIS' PART. 

After Jan. 1 Josephine Davis will 
replace May Vokes in "Katy Did," the 
Jos. M. Gaites musical production. 



THROWS CONTRACT UP. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 
With but six weeks played of the 
twelve contracted for, Garcia, the for- 
eign shadowgraphist, abandoned his 
contract on the Morris Circuit after 
appearing at Cincinnati. He re- 
turned to New York. 

In New York this week Garcia said 
that he did not care for the route of- 
fered him by the Morris Circuit for 
the remaining six weeks of his con- 
tract, and had declined to accept fur 
ther time. 

Thursday Garcia sailed for Europe, 
having declined to play the Sullivan- 
Considine booking at St. Louis this 
week. 



VARIETY 



YOUR IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BILL 
$200 IN PRI 




$100 for the best bill submitted ; $50 second prize ; $25 third prize ; 
$15 fourth and $10 fifth. 

UR 0\ASN JU 



The interest in Variety's Ideal 
Vaudeville Bill Contest became evi- 
dent immediately upon the announce- 
ment of the contest last Saturday. 

A great many programs have been 
submitted. Four are reproduced *>n 
this page. 

As the spaces provided for the mu- 
sical selections appear to have con- 
fused many, these have been discard- 
ed, leaving the Bill coupon with but 
nine spaces, with intermission separ- 
ating the first five acts from the last 
four. 

The vote for Judge received up to 
Wednesday morning is given herewith. 
The total vote for Judge up to Wed- 
nesday will be printed weekly. In 
next week's "Variety will be published 
the names of the acts mentioned the 
most often on Ideal Bills submitted. 
From those received up to date, the 
publication of the acts which appear 
to be the most popular will contain 
a surprise or two. 

Many queries have been made as 
to "conditions." There are no condi- 
tions. The following matter repro- 
duced from last week, setting forth 
the details of the contest, will be 
found to cover the contest fully. 

The paragraph relating to the lay- 
man making up a program will an- 
swer whether cost of bill and so on 
may be considered. 

One query was whether an Ideal BUI 
may be composed of all headline acts. 
As there are no conditions to the com- 
petition, the layman has been advised 
to sensibly make up a program of 
the arts he believes will form the most 
enjoyable show, and that suggestion 
applies as well to all. 

The judge selected will decide the 
contest of his own initiative, without 
any restrictions. He must necessarily 
be a manager or agent, and therefore 
presumably a showman. 

Any act may be Included, either 
American or foreign. The sample 
bills printed in this issue contain 
both. A professional inquiry has 
been regarding the mingling of acts 
on the "blacklist." There is no 
"blacklist" in this contest. 

There is no limit to the number 
of bills any person may submit, nor 
are there any limitations to the bal- 
loting for Judge. 

Since the vote for Judge really 
means the selection of the most ex- 
pert Judge on acts and shows In vaude- 
ville in the estimation of Variety's 
readers, it is not Incumbent to for- 
ward an Ideal Bill with a vote, nor 
a vote with a Bill. They may be 
sent separately or together, and will 
count In either case. 

(Reproduced from Variety,. Dec. 17.) 
Variety will give $200 for the se- 
lections made for the best vaudeville 
programs submitted March 15. The 
person submitting the program se- 
lected as the winner, will receive $100; 
the second best, $50; third, $25; 



fourth, $15; fifth, $10. If two or 
more programs are similar for either 
prize, that amount will be divided 
equally among them. 

There are no conditions to the con- 
test. It is open to all on this side 
or abroad, whether or not subscribers 
to Variety. The coupon appearing 
on this page will be printed weekly. 
It should be filled out and addressed 
to IDEAL BILL, Variety, New York, 
or the same style followed upon any 
sheet of paper, writing upon one side 
only. 

In the spaces, write the names 
(only) of the acts you may think will 
go to make up the best vaudeville 
show. Do not use first names of ar- 
tists, limiting the name of each act 
to the single line provided. 




Write In name only of act. 

Mall to Ideal Bill, VARIETY, New 
York. 

VOTE TOR YOUR OWN 

JUDGE 



The blank space may be filled in 
with the name of any manager or 
agent preferred. 

Any Yarlety manager or agent In the United 
State* and Canada eligible. Including resident 
00 imagers of theatrea. (Any agent, male or 
female, connected with an agency may be 
Toted for.) 

(No vote, for a professional or newspaper 
man will be counted.) 

Several of the programs received 
will be printed weekly. 

The contest is not restricted to the 
profession. The lay readers of Variety 
are welcome to take part, and are 
invited to, since they are part of the 
populace which supports the amuse- 
ment, making their opinion the more 
valuable. 

While the technical construction of 
a vaudeville program Is not gen- 
eral knowledge, this need not de- 
ter the layman from attempting to 
win a prize by sensibly making up tfc^ 
program he would like to see or be- 
lieves would be the ideal one. 

The competition will close Mareh 



15, and the winners shortly after an- 
nounced by the publication in Varietv 
of the programs selected. 

From time to time during the prog- 
ress of it a tabulated list of the ar- 
tists who have been mentioned the 
most often on programs submitted 
will be published, though this will 
have no bearing upon the competition 
itself. 

To fairly decide the competition, 
the judge of the best bills submitted 
will be decided by vote. A ballot is 
printed on this page. Write in the 
name of any variety manager or agent 
in the United States and Canada who 
may be preferred, in the blank space. 
A vote for judge does not have to ac- 
company an Ideal Bill submitted. 

The standing of the vote for Judge 
will be announced weekly. The per- 
son having the highest number of 
votes at the close of the competition 
will be the judge selected. In case of 
a tie vote, those receiving the highest 
number will act. 

This Insures absolute fairness and 
allows everyone to voice the name of 
their choice as the most expert judge 
of a vaudeville program. 



Some Bills Submitted 



VOTE FOR JUD< 


3E 

Ui.) 


(Votes received up to Dec. 21, a 


PERCY G. WILLIAMS 


. .82 


PAT CASEY 


. .70 


WILLIAM MORRIS 


. .63 


JENNIE JACOBS 


. .49 


LOUIS WESLEY 


. . 8 


HARRY JORDAN 


. . 6 


JACK LEVY 


. . 5 


MARCUS LOEW 


. . 5 


HARRY LEONHARDT 


. . i 


HARRY ALLEN 


. . 1 


VIC WILLIAMS 


. . 1 


OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN . 


. . 1 


WILLIAM HAMMERSTEIN 


. . 1 


HARRY MUNDORP 


. 1 


GEORGE CASTLE 


. . 1 


CHAS. J. KRAUS 


. . 1 


ARTHUR KLEIN 


. . I 


SAM HODGDON 


. . 1 


CHAS. E. BRAY 


. . 1 



NAT GOODWIN ABOUT IN. 

Vaudeville is about to get Nat C. 
Goodwin after many seasons of dlck- 
erings between the comedian and the 
agents. 

Wednesday it was about settled that 
Mr. Goodwin would appear either Jan. 
9 or 16 at one of the Percy G. Wil- 
liams houses in "Lend Me Five Shil- 
lings." 

Alf T. Wilton negotiated the trans- 
action as the recognized agent, al- 
though other agents are reported in- 
terested. Ten weeks is given as the 
length of the time the Goodwin con- 
tract will call for. 

It Is said that the Majestic, Chicago, 
was the first house to capitulate to the 
$3,000 weekly Mr. Goodwin Is to re- 
celvo. The first figure made by the 
managers on the present negotiations 
was $2,500. Goodwin wanted $3,500. 
The compromise amount was reached 
in the belief that Goodwin would ac- 
cept without, further parleying. 

Every largo vaudeville agent during 
the past four years has been talking, 
writing or wiring to Goodwin. 8everal 
times it seemed as though a contract 
would be closed. 



1 


Pederson Bros. 


1 


The Vivians. 


2 


Ryan and White 


-> 

* 


Ethel Greene. 


6 


Rice and Cohen. 


Z 


Byron & 


4 


Four Mortons. 




Crane and Co. 


5 


Annette Keller- 


4 


Yorke and 




man. 




Adams. 




Intermission. 


o 


"Song Revue." 


6 


Bert Williams. 




Intermission. 


7 


Julian Eltinge. 


6 


Billy Van and 


8 


Rinaldo. 




Beaumont Sis- 


9 


Harry Lauder. 




ters. 


GRACE DE MAR, 


7 


Russian Dancers 






8 


Bert Williams. 


4 


Dr. Perrin. 


9 


Annette Keller- 


•) 

m 


Count de Beau- 




man. 




fort. 


S. 


H. DAVIS, 


3 


Mrs. Dr. Mun- 
yon. 




Atlantic City. 


4 


Dr. Cook. 


1 


"Mastinettl" 


5 


Ethel Le Neve. 




Sylvester. 




Intermission. 


•> 


Nellie Nichols. 




Owen Moran. 


3 


Byron E. 


7 


Girl with 




Langdon. 




Dreamy Eyes. 


4 


Vlollnsky. 


8 


Barber Shop 




Ed. Reynard. 




Quartet. 




Intermission. 


9 


C. W. Morse. 


6 


Avon Comedy 


i 


rERRY TWINS. 




Four. 






4 


Cliff Gordon. 


1 


Gertrude Hoff- 


8 


Julius Steger. 




man. 


9 


B'elclair Bros. 


2 


Nat. M. Wills. 


I, 


. ROTH ESPE, 


•» 

o 


Julius Steger & 




17 11 Wells St., 




Co. 




Chicago. 


4 


Harry Lauder. 






5 


The Great lis- 


1 


Lillie Western. 




ter. 




Nichol Sisters. 




Intermission. 


• 1 


Waterbury- 


6 


Mclntyre & 




Bros.-Tenny 




Heath. 


I 


Lillian Shaw. 


7 


Valerie Bergen*. 


r» 


Dclmore and 


8 


Alice Lloyd. 




Lee. 


9 


Rlvoll. 




Intermission. 


.J AS. L. LOWY 


t> 


Nonette. 


f» 


1 West 1 1.1th St., 


7 


Smith and 




N Y. City. 




Campbell. 






s 


Pauline. 


1 


Cycling Burn- 


•.» 


Onri Family. 




et is. 


VIC. V. VASS, 


2 


Ryan and White 




Providence, K. I. 


•> 


Barnes & Craw- 








ford. 


1 


Bissett and 


4 


Great LcBter. 




Scott. 


.) 


Mason K*>eler 


•> 

^ 


Macklyn Ar- 




Co. 




buckle. 




Intermission. 


■ t 


Jas. J. Corbett. 


6 


Frank Tinney. 


I 


Four Mortons. 


7 


Bayes and Xnr- 


. i 


Nat Wills. 




worth 




Intermission. 


8 


Taylor Kran/. 


»; 


« Musical Gut- 




and White 




tys. 


9 


PederBen Bros 


7 


Lillian Shaw. 


J 


. MARTIN, 


S 


Lukens Lions. 




1397 Bway, 


9 


Harry Lauder. 




New York. 


ISA. SCHWARTZ, 








Roanoke, Va. 



BIRD MILLMAN FALLS AGAIN. 

SIOUX City, Dee. 2 2. 
Monday night at tie Orplieum. 
while going through her performance 
on the wire, Bird Millman fell, in- 
juring the Bame knee hurt In the ac- 
cident at Minneapolis about a y«ar 
ago. 

Miss Millman's knee is in a plaster 
cast. She expects to return to her 
work next week. (Miss) Verne Hen- 
derson, understudy, is taking Miss 
Millman's place in the act. 



VARIETY 




VARIETY 



RIETY 



Mul Clark Joins "The Lady Bucca- 
neers" this week. 



Nana (Les Sousloffs) is held over 
again for next week (her third) at 
the American, New York. 



Published Weekly by 
VARIETY PUBLISHING CO. 

Times Square, New York City. 



The Allen Sisters recently return- 
ed from England. 



Gene Pollard joins "The Dainty 
Duchess" next week, assuming the fe- 
male character role, now held by J. 
Maurice Holden. 



Ned Norton has engaged with Gus 
Hill's "Midnight Maidens." 



It. M. Dubar, treasurer of the Colo- 
nial, Erie, Pa., was married Dec. 19 to 
William E. Abbey of that city. 



SIME SILVERMAN 

Proprietor. 



"The Midnight Sons" takes up its 
tour next week at Brooklyn. 



CHICAGO, 167 Dearborn St. 

WALTER K. HILL, 
LONDON, 418 Strand. 

JESSE J. FREEMAN. 
SAN FRANCISCO, 008 Market St. 

LESTER J. FOUNTAIN. 
PARIS. 66 BIv. Rue Saint Dldier. 

• EDWARD Q. KENDREW, 
BERLIN, 68A Unter den Linden. 



Isabelle D'Armond is breaking in 
her act "Jolly Junk" assisted by 
George Moore, on the Poll time. 



George C. Davis, the Irish monol- 
ogist, is seriously ill in the hospital 
in Union County, near Orange, N. J., 
with a complication of diseases. 



Billy Gaston is now appearing with 
Minerva Coverdale as a "two-act." 



Louise La Gai and her "Carnival of 
Roses," the dancing pantomime, in- 
tend taking a try at Europe shortly. 



Lily Lena sails today (Saturday) 
on the Baltic to spend the holiday 
season with her folks at home. She 
will return to New York Feb. 



5. 



The Marco Twins left for the other 
side on the Mauretania last Saturday. 



Dave Ferguson has had a new mon- 
olog written for him by Al. Bryan. 



Arthur Dcugon has been booked for 
the Orpheum Circuit, opening Jan. 2. 
The Casey agency placed the dates. 



Al Lipman will replace Frank De- 
shon with "The Three Thieves," which 
will again take up the vaudeville 
route, perhaps reappearing next week. 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Rate card may be found In advertising sec- 
tion of this Issue. 

Advertising copy for current Issue must reach 
New York office by noon Thursday. 

Advertisements by mall must be accompanied* 
by remittance, payable to Variety Publishing 
Company. 

SUBSCRIPTION RATES. 

Annual $4 

Foreign 6 

Single copies, 10 cents. 

Entered as second-class matter at New York. 



Loney Haskell will not commence 
his Orpheum Circuit engagement un- 
til Feb. 13. 



The Courtney Sisters, who left "The 
Behman Show" to enter vaudeville will 
have their booking directed by Alf. T. 
Wilton. 



("hip and Marble play the Temple, 
Rochester, next week, with Detroit 
tie week after, before commencing 
their return tour of the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit. 



Frank Hartley, a foreign juggler, 
will appear upon the Morris time in a 
couple of weeks. 



"Dick," "the mind reading" dog, 
has arrived here from the continent 
and opens Monday at the Majestic, 
Chicago. 



Vol. XXI. 



December 24 



No. 3 



The American, New York, expects 
to spring a big feature to top the show 
there for next week. 



Merry Christmas. 



Irving Koth is In a New York hos- 
pital, having undergone an operation 
for appendicitis. 



Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goudron have 
returned to their Chicago home after 
a few weeks' stay here. 



J. K. Fredericks has begun the 
construction of a vaudeville theatre 
in Port Clinton, O., which is to seat 
1,000 people. 



Emma Dunn, who appeared in 
"Mother" is another legitimate under 
the direction of Mr. Wilton. Miss 
Dunn will appear in "The Closed 
Door" Jan. 2 or 9. 



Bert Leslie is back in our city. 
Vaudeville. 



Edward M. Favor will return to the 
variety stage with "Regan's Luck," 
piloted by Alf. T. Wilton. Mr. Favor 
was a member of "The Mayoress," a 
one-week show. 



Nellie Hevoll, the press agent of the 
P. G. Williams string of vaudeville 
theatres is making Xmas gifts to all 
of the boys around town. The gifts 
are green cards which read "Enter 
Without Knocking and Remain on the 
Same Condition." 



Harry and Wolford after this week 
will be seen around the circuits brag- 
ging that they are the only vaudeville 
act extant that can boast that they 
played their home town Christmas 
week and had their Christmas dinner 
at home. This, though, is the case, 
for this week this team will be at the 
Majestic, Paterson, and they will be 
home on "The HJ11" Sunday, for the 
big spread. 



VARIETY'S COMPETITIONS 



KollowinK the closing of the IDEAL BILL COMPETITION. March 1"». next, 
VARIETY will commence a series of competitions, with prizes for each, amoiiK them 
being : 

THK FUNNIEST STAGE INCIDENT IX YOL'lt RECOLLECTION. 
THK MOST POPULAR VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS. 
THE MOST POPULAR VAUDEVILLE AGENTS. 
THE MOST POPULAR RESIDENT MANAGERS. 
THE MOST POPULAR VAUDEVILLE ARTIST. 

MOST POPULAR WOMAN IX VAUDEVILLE. 
MOST POPULAR STAGE MANAGER. 
MOST POPULAR ORCHESTKA LEADER. 
THE MOST POPULAR STAGE CREW. 
AND DURING THESE COMPETITIONS OTHERS 
DUCTED BY VARIETY TO DETERMINE THE MOST 
AGERS, THEATRES, TRAVELING MANAGERS, 
WOMEN IN BURLESQUE. 



THE 
THE 
THE 



WILL BE 

POPULAR 

ARTISTS 



CON- 

MAN- 

AXD 



8 



VARIETY 



"CLEAN UP IN NEW YORK FIRST" 
SAYS OUT OF TOWN MANAGER 



Agrees with Percy Q. Williams, But Lays the Blame 

of any Uncleanliness to the Freedom 

Permitted in New York Houses 



(Written anonymously for VARIETY by a well known resident manager of a vaudeville thea- 
tre outside New York City. Many of the points made, and particularly regarding New York, 
are appreciated by Metropolitan managers of circuits. Mr. Williams touched upon one or two 
when giving VARIETY the Interview of last week. As the reasons why New York houses do 
allow suggestiveness would entail a Very long story through the many phases entailed, the 
point was purposely not mentioned In Mr. Williams' printed Interview, in mentioning New 
York as the fount, the anonymous writer has struck upon the keynote. — Ed.) 



Following up the Interview pub- 
lished In Variety the 17th with Percy 
G. Williams, entitled '"Bout Time to 
Clean Up," a few words, from an out- 
of-town house manager might not be 

amiss. 

Mr. Williams is considered a most 
brilliant and able manager, and it 
therefore behooves those with heavy 
interests at stake to give his inter- 
view much consideration, and deep 

thought. 

Mr. Williams maintains, and right- 
ly, too, that there is a growing ten- 
dency on the part of artists to resort 
to the "suggestive" to gain applause. 
This article Is not written to condemn 
the actor, nor is it written to condemn 
the manager, it is simply written, 
without prejudice, to try and discover 
where the fault lies, and to make se- 
rious and honest endeavors to eradi- 
cate it at once. 

Let us look at the situation square- 
ly in the face. Both the United 
(United Booking Offices) "Big City" 
managers, and William Morris, it 1b 
quite obvious, countenance the attrac- 
tions that will draw the money to the 
box office quickly, regardless of 
whether the said attraction contains 
suggestive lines, almost nude women 
or anything else. It seems to be a cry 
of "We Need the Money." They can 
hardly be blamed for this, but the 
trouble is that they seem to consider 
the immediate monetary reward, and 
give little or no thought to the future 
of the business. 

Now these attractions that prove 
such big hits in New York City, using 
this suggestive material, go out on the 
road. They play small cities, where 
there is a slight regard for clean 
shows, and where the trade mark of 
any successful vaudeville theatre is 
most prominently displayed, through- 
out the city or town, "Clean and in- 
offensive entertainment." These acts 
open and "pull" this "stuff" at the 
Monday matinee. The house manager 
goes to the act, and in a very humble 
and tactful manner asks that In defer- 
ence to his audience this or that par- 
ticular line or piece of business be 
eliminated. What is the invariable 
reply? "Well, We Did It at So and 
So," or, "Why should we have to come 
up to this old rube town to be told 
where and what?" etc., and other re- 
marks. 

Tietters are written and usually di- 
rected to the act's agents and he In 
turn takes It to the booking represen- 
tative of the local theatre. These let- 
ters coming in constantly so aggra- 
vate the representative It putf the 



house manager in a very bad position. 
Not being so vastly different from the 
usual run of humanity, and possibly 
not being so financially situated as to 
do and say what his conception of 
right and wrong demands he should, 
he, to protect himself, apparently per- 
mits many things to be said and done 
that if he lived true to the principle 
of right he would insist upon being 
"cut." 

Then again, saying that a letter 
may never reach the New York office, 
the fact that so much trouble is raised 
by his cutting certain things, and 
the subsequent dissensions on the bill 
for the balance of the week, to gain 
peace he takes an extremely broad- 
minded view of everything. 

Peace gained at this price is going 
to prove disastrous, possibly its effect 
will not be felt at once, possibly not 
for seasons, but as sure as the sky is 
above it will sometime be felt. 

Vaudeville now, with the class of 
"comedy in 'one,' " largely In the ma- 
jority, I regret, is surely but slowly 
going down a steep incline, to ultimate 
ruination. "The mills of the gods 
grind slowly" but the end is inevit- 
able. The position of the house man- 
ager, as the method of "cutting" is a 
similar position to that of the sea 
captain who was sentenced to prison 
because many persons were drowned 
from his ship while afire, owing to 
the dilapidated condition of the life 
belts. 

The law demanded, a certain grade 
of life belts. The law held the cap- 
tain responsible, yet if the captain de- 
manded the proper belts, he would be 
given the alternative of resigning his 
post, or accept the belts the company 
wished to use, to save money. 

What was his alternative? 

Like the house manager, if he com- 
pels the elimination of suggestive ma- 
terial, he brands himself and the odds 
are against him. 

Is it not unfair to expect one man- 
ager to make himself a martyr? It 
is. How to place this on a fair basis 
is the question. It can be done and 
make the art of holding the vaudeville 
shows up to the standard of cleanli- 
ness simple. 

If the New York managers will start 
in first and demand a clean perform- 
ance, It will set the pace. 

Unless this is done, the vaudeville 
manager will find himself in short or- 
der a financial loser. The Burlesque 
Wheels, one at least, can now claim 
as clean a show as vaudeville. Not 
perhaps in their entirety, but in 
spots. 



EAST AND WEST SEPARATE. 

San Francisco, Dec. 22. 

It is reported that the final parting 
of the ways has been reached between 
the eastern and western companies 
flying the banner of William Morris. 

It is said that at a meeting of the 
stockholders of William Morris, West- 
ern, held last week, the action was 
taken which divorces this end from 
any business connection with William 
Morris, Inc., of New York. 

There is some talk of a monied dif- 
ference having arisen between the two 
companies. 

Unless the American, now being 
constructed by the William Morris, 
Western, company, is secured by Alex. 
Pantages, it Is hardly probable the 
house upon completion will hold 
vaudeville. 

There is a quiet rumor of a forth- 
coming Pacific Coast burlesque wheel, 
dependent on activity of eastern bur- 
lesque promoters. If It should go 
through the American may be annex- 
ed to that 

The western company has gone so 
far as to say that there will be attach- 
ment proceedings against the eastern 
company unless certain sums of 
money demanded shall be received 
here forthwith. The Morris New 
York company disputes the correctness 
of these accounts. 

The San Francisco papers have car- 
ried stories of the separation, quoting 
Oustav Brenner as defending Morris 
while Walter Hoff Seeley is on the 
other side. 

A statement was made by an officer 
of the Western Company that the 
American, now building here, and the 
new house in Los Angeles would be 
used as music halls, when completed, 
with no attention given to the other 
cities for which Morris vaudeville 
houses were announced. 

The directors, besides Messrs. Bren- 
ner and Seeley, are Robert Fitch. 
Jesse Newbaur, Jesse S. Andrews, and 
A. L. Weil. 

A similar story carried by the dal- 
lies was wholly denied by William 
Morris, who termed the tale "abso- 
lutely false," referring to the finan- 
cial portion of it. 



FOR A MUSIC TRUST. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

Edward Ader, a local theatrical 
lawyer, Intends to soon swoop down 
upon New York with a scheme to 
syndicate all the music publishing 
firms. He argues that combinations 
in many other lines of commerce seem 
to have worked out to an advantage, 
and it Is his purpose, according to re- 
port, to try the "trust" plan on song 
publishers. 

It is not known that any of the 
local firms have shown a disposition 
to Join in, but If Mr. Ader gets New 
York he will have a pretty good start 
for his scheme. 
«■ 

Clean the New York bills and give 
the out-of-town manager a chance to 
live and make a little profit, and to 
hold clean and pure that great trade 
mark that has been the cause of what 
success the email town manager now 
enjoys, but Is gradually losing, "Clean 
and Inoffensive Amusement" 



"SUNDAYS" BEFORE SPECIAL 
SESSIONS. 

Last Monday Judge Breen in police 
court, received the brief submitted in 
the violation complaint against the 
Manhattan Opera House. The Judge 
intimated quite strongly that it was 
quite likely he would pass the mat- 
ter on for the Special Sessions Judges 
to decide. 

The brief was on a technical point 
of law, which, if decided favorable to 
the managers, makes the penalty for 
a violation of the Sunday law a fine 
instead of revocation of license. 

The licenses for the present the- 
atrical year expire April 30 next. 

The attorneys for William Ham- 
mersteln and William Morris, Jointly, 
pre pared the brie+v -complaints of vio- 
lations having been laid against both 
managers. 



PRODUCTION, FIRST EFFORT. 

The first attempt of the newly or- 
ganized Robert E. Irwin Company will 
l? a musical production, with four- 
teen people. Jos. Herbert will write 
the book, and Maurice Levi furnish 
the music. 

"Bob" Irwin, lately returned from 
Europe, with Jim Allison will attend 
to the producing portion. The com- 
pany has offices in the Long Acre 
Building. 

Mr. Irwin who Is familiar with the 
vaudeville of both continents, says 
that his concern will go mostly for 
the production of acts. 



NOTHING IX SIGHT. 

The booking agencies reported 
Tuesday that this had been the hard- 
est week of the season up to that date 
for material. 

"Nothing in sight." said one booker. 
"It has never been so hard before to 
place a bill together." 

A particular lament was the absence 
of women and comedv acts in "one." 



TERMS OF MUSICAL CHALLENGE. 

The terms and conditions for the 
musical contest which may occur be- 
tween the Four Musical Gates and 
representatives of C. G. Conn were 
wired to Mr. Conn last Sunday by 
B. J. Cate. 

The wire read: 

"It is necessary to have a stake- 
holder and Judges for saxophone con- 
test. We are satisfied to appoint 
manager of Prospect theatre stake- 
holder and leave the decision to the 
three following Judges: Leader, Met- 
ropolitan Opera House orchestra; 
leader New York Theatre orchestra, 
leader New York Hippodrome orches- 
tra. 

"These fouf men to receive $50 
each for their services $1,000 a side 
to be deposited and Judges and stake- 
holder paid out of same before con- 
test opens, leaving $1,800 for the 
winners. Wire answer. 

B. J. Cate. 
Four Musical Cates, care Variety. 



Meyer Livingston, the head treas- 
ury guard of the Klaw & Erlanger 
enterprises, has been seriously ill at 
a private sanitarium in New York for 
two weeks, having undergone an oper- 
ation. He Is pronounced recovering, 
but slowly. 



VARIETY 



APPLIES FOR INJUNCTION 

AGAINST SHOW AND ACTOR 

Fred Irwin Claims Whallen & Martel and Elmer Tenley 

"Pirated" "Frenchee." Wheel vs. Wheel. Has 

a Complaint Against " Dainty Duchess" 



Fred Irwin, owner of Irwin's "Big 
Show," and "The Majesties," fur- 
nished the burlesque excitement of the 
week when he took legal steps to pre- 
vent Elmer Tenley, Collins and Sharry 
and the Whallen & Martell Amusement 
Co. from presenting the second act 

of Tenley s "Pennant Winners" which 
he claims is the same as the second 
part of his show "Frenchee." now be- 
ing played in "The Big Show." 

From Jan., 1909, until the end of 
the season in 1910, Mr. Irwin engaged 
Tenley, Collins and Sharry to play in 
his "Big Show," the latter taking 
prominent part in the second act and 
also the entire show. At the begin- 
ning of the season of 10-11, Tenley, 
supported by Collins and Sharry and 
a chorus of girls, was featured in Ten- 
ley's "Pennant Winners." This was 
started independently of the Irwin 
show. 

The Tenley show billed their sec- 
ond act as "Harum Scarum." Irwin 
acquired knowledge of the striking 
similarity of the two shows when he 
reached Albany and was told by vari- 
ous managers that the second act of 
Tenley's show was a counterpart of 
the last half of the Irwin show. Ten- 
ley and company had played the pre- 
vious week before Irwin's troupers 
arrived. 

The managers told him, it is alleged, 
that the first was a duplicate of what 
Irwin was offering them. 

Beginning Dec. 12 last, both shows 
arrived in Brooklyn, Irwin's opening 
at the Gaiety and the Tenley forces 
holding forth at the Empire. Mr. Ir- 
win notified Leon Laski, his attorney, 
of the alleged adaptation and it re- 
sulted in Mr. Laski preparing papers 
for an injunction to restrain Tenley 
and the Whallen & Martell Amuse- 
ment Co., which engages Tenley. 

The motion papers contained the af- 
fidavit of Fred Irwin, who swears that 
"Harum Scarum" is "identical an 
adaptation of his (Irwin's) show, 
Frenchee' and an out-and-out pira- 
cy." 

The motion was made returnable in 
the Supreme Court, Special Term, 
Thursday. 

Fred Irwin says that he paid out 
hard cash to Jack Burnett, the au- 
thor of "Frenchee," and that it is his 
personal property. He also avers that 
the Tenley company was notified about 
the matter early in the season, but that 
no heed was paid to his claim. 

Tenley and the "Pennant Winners" 
are playing at Miners' in the Bronx. 
The papers were handed to Tenley 
there Tuesday night. 

According to the statement of one 
of the Empire Circuit men, the de- 
fendants will endeavor to find out 
where Irwin first acquired the rights 



to the piece in controversy. The out- 
come of the matter is being awaited 
with much interest by both Wheels. 

While engaged in the legal pro- 
ceedings, Mr. Irwin also said that 
efforts would be made by him to 
stop the Watson sisters, Kittie and 
Fannie, from using the song, "Paree," 
which he claims is his property and 
was produced by the sisters in his 
"Big Show," prior to their Joining L. 
L. Weber's "Dainty Duchess." 

While these matters were surcharg- 
ing the brain of Mr. Irwin he received 
word that one of his two mining part- 
ners, Fred Erman, aged about 40 years 
a well known hotel and sporting man 
while rabbit hunting in the vicinity 
of Buffalo, had been instantly killed 
in his old home city. Erman, in get- 
ting out of the way of a freight train, 
stepped directly in front of a fast pas- 
senger train. 

' Erman, with Fred Irwin and Charles 
L. Sherril, are interested in acres of 
gold-mining property in Northwest 
Canada. 



A LOVING MARRIAGE. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 22. 

Mazie Lee Boggs, known in vaude- 
ville as Mazie Lee, and formerly a 
member of "The Clever Trio," was the 
participant in a romantic marriage at 
Cincinnati, Nov. 26. The facts have 
Just reached here and have been made 
public by her mother. 

MIsb Lee met John Garnett Starr, 
a member of a family socially promi- 
nent in Savannah, while she was ap- 
pearing in a vaudeville act at Thun- 
derbolt Park in the southern city. It 
was love at first sight and Starr want- 
ed the wedding to take place at once, 
but Miss Lee's mother, who traveled 
with her, objected. 

Recently Norman Jefferies booked 
Miss Lee for a principal part in "The 
Newlyweds." Tho show played Cin- 
cinnati last month. Miss Lee's mo- 
ther left for a visit to her home in 
this city. That was the cue for the 
young lovers. A telegram to Mrs. Lee 
made known the news, and also for- 
warded her blessing! The birds will 
forsake the stage and reside in Savan- 
nah. 



HEARING FURTHER ADJOURNED. 

The hearing in the complaint 
against the United Booking Offices, 
preferred by the White Rats, came up 
Wednesday morning before the Com- 
missioner of Licenses. A further ad- 
journment was then taken until next 
Wednesday, Dec. 28. 



PAYTON GETS THE BRONX. 

There was a rumor current on the 
Main Street during the latter part of 
the week that Corse Payton had se- 
cured the Miner's Bronx, the house in 
that section of ihe town which was 
playing Western Wheel Burlesque. 

The rumor also has it that Payton 
will take possession of the theatre 
shortly after the first of the year and 
that he will house one of his stock 
companies there. 



HILL MAKES A STATEMENT. 

Gus Hill, who recently had some 
idea of opening up a chain of houses 
to play combinations at popular prices, 
has abandoned the plan. To make this 
emphatic, perhaps, this week Mr. Hill 
issued a statement in which he said 
there was no connection between him- 
self and the new L. Lawrence Weber 
Co-Operative Booking Agency, nor be- 
tween the Agency and the Columbia 
Amusement Co. Mt. Hill is interested 
in the Columbia Co. His statement 
regarding the Weber agency and the 
Columbia Co. is in corroboration of 
what Mr. Weber had previously an- 
nounced himself. 

Mr. Hill had associated with him in 
the proposed new circuit he has de- 
cided not to project, Edward F. Rush, 
a former partner of Weber. 



TRIMMING PRETTY GARY. 

Paris, Dec. 12. 

The young music hall artiste now 
so much in evidence/ Gaby Deslys, 
who occupies a fine mansion at 3 Rue 
Henri de Bornler, had a smart chauf- 
feur, John E. Plummer, aged 33. 

He had full charge of Gaby's beau- 
tiful limousine motor car, and not 
much attention was given to his ac- 
counts. 

When a bill for $2,895 for tires 
was presented, the owner opened her 
pretty eyes. Due to her engagement 
in Vienna she had only beea out about 
fifteen times since John was In her 
employ. 

It was proven that the tires had 
been delivered and her chauffeur 
showed her the delapldated remnants 
in the garage. Gaby discovered, 
though, that the chauffeur had sold 
the new tires at $4 8 each and bought 
up a number of old ones, at the price 
of old rubber. 

Although the police had been call- 
ed in to investigate, Gaby decided not 
to prosecute. 



Violet Dale, the first "Girl from 
Rectors" is returning to vaudeville 
with three people in a skit named 
"The Mexican Tangle." Alf T. Wil- 
ton is attending to the routing. 



STAGE MANAGER RESIGNS. 

With the passing of Jan. 1 will come 
the termination of the long engage- 
ment which "Bud" Burke has had with 
Percy G. Williams. Just now Mr. 
Burke is stage manager at the Colo- 
nial. Ills letter of resignation Is said 
to have been handed in last Sunday. 

The small talk around regarding 
Burke's leaving is th-t the stage man- 
ager found himself one man short in 
his crew. This shortage Is said to 
have occurred almost immediately af- 
ter Percy G. Williams announced he- 
would raise the salaries of the stage 
hands to compensate them, after the 
abolishment of the receipt of tips by 
its members had been ordered by The- 
atrical Protective Union, Local No. 1. 



PAYING TWO COMMISSIONS. 

Though Albee, Weber & Evans, 
agents, say they will collect commis- 
sion every week that Mrs. Dr. Munyon 
plays iai vaudeville, the indications 
Monday were the firm would not have 
to trouble itself after the present 
week s engagement at Hammerstein's 
comes to a close. 

William L. Lykens, of the Casey 
Agency, receives the credit for placing 
the "new act" at Hammerstein's 
though Albee, Weber & Evans claim 
that it is their original booking, Mrs. 
Munyon having first agreed to play 
Waterbury, Conn. Lykens switched 
the act to Atlantic City for that week. 

Monday afternoon the three-agency 
had a representative on the iiammer- 
steiu stage. When the racket was over 
Mrs. Doc. had agreed to settle with 
them. 

Bill Lykens has a side of the story, 
too. Bill says this is how it happened, 
but as Mr. Lykens hooked the act, 
what's the difference how it happens, 
says everyone else. 

But Bill (ioes claim that he advo- 
cated the firm should receive commis- 
sion. Ha.ing been "trimmed" often 
himself in the same way. Bill, as an 
expert, can appreciate the feelings of 
others when they see the commission 
they figured on not figuring. 

•In conclusion, Mr. Lykens admits 
that Mrs. Doc will keep on illuminat- 
ing vaudeville, probably as the centre 
of a sketch. Mr. Lykens made an ac- 
tress of Mrs. W. E. Annis, and he be- 
lieves that while it is all right to men- 
tion that David Belasco is some picker 
of stars, no one should overlook Bill 
Lykens as an actress maker. 



NOVELTIES SCARCE. 

Berlin, Dec. 12. 

Foreign agents visiting the continent 
in search of novelties for exportation 
to America are lamenting the scarcity 
of suitable material around here. 

The agents claim the best acts now 
appearing on this side (continent) are 
the Americans. Most of the biggest 
houses now have Yankees for top- 
liners. 

At Cologne this month the only 
novelty on the program is The Mc- 
Banns, an American turn, with Col- 
lins and Hart, another act from the 
same country, on the bill with them, 
the two turns featuring. 

B. Obcrmayer came over from Lon- 
don, and W. Passpart, the Orpheum 
Circuit representative, is also here, 
both scouting for something new for 
America. 



MAY ELINORE. 

May Elinore is appearing in vaude- 
ville this week at the Greenpoint the- 
atre, Brooklyn. May was formerly of 
the Elinore Sisters. 

She is doing a new Irish character 
and it is praised by the public and 
press as a pronounced success. Miss 
Elinore is under the management of 
Max Hart. 

Frank L. Browne has resigned as 
manager of the Old South and Wash- 
ington theatres, Boston. He also 
manages the Pastime and Beacon in 
that city, having been appointed gen- 
eral manager for the two other houses 
in August. 



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VARkETY 



NEW WESTERN "SMALL TIME" 
CIRCUIT NOW LOOKS TANGIBLE 

S. Morton Conn with Others Forming Corporation, 
Claiming Paid in Subscriptions of $300,000 



San Francisco, Dec. 22. 

A third meeting is scheduled for to- 
day of the promoters of the new ten- 
cent circuit which is to operate from 
Chicago to Omaha-Colorado Springs- 
Denver-Salt Lake — and intermediate 
points through the northwest down 
the Coast to Los Angeles, into Texas 
with a terminal at Kansas City or Chi- 
cago. 

The bills to be presented are to con- 
sist of five acts and two pictures, with 
a straight admission fee of ten cents. 

Papers for the incorporation are be- 
ing drawn. It is announced that 
$300,000 in cash towards . capitaliza- 
tion has already been subscribed. 

It is reported that the Frisco houses 
to be attached to the new circuit are 
possibly Wigwam, Portola, Haight 
Street, and Broadway, Oakland. 

ThoBe interested are given out as 
S. Morton Cohn, Tammen & Bonflls 
(Denver), Zick Abrama, Sam Harris 
(Wigwam) and Irving Ackerman 

(Chutes). 

The second meeting of the proposed 
corporation was held Monday of this 
city. Mr. Cohn, who hails from Port- 
land, has been harboring a circuit idea 
for this policy for two or three years 
now, with the present the first time 
it has assumed tangible form. 



CITY "OPPOSITION." 

The United Booking Offices has de- 
clared the City theatre in the "oppo- 
sition" list, it is said, even though 
that house is offering only "small 
time" shows. 

The City started last, Monday as one 
of the William Fox lOiain of "small 
timers" in New Yor» k . There was a 
singing act booked '« an open week 
for it before starting on the United 
Circuits. When the act was first 
booked it brought no comment, but 
Monday morning the act was informed 
if it played the City all of the time 
from the United office would be "called 
off." The act did not appear. 



OTHER 10-208 BUILDING. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

Numerous buildings are under way 
in various sections of Chicago which 
will be occupied, for a time at least, 
by the usual 10-20 vaudeville bills. 

R. L. Cressy will soon open a house 
near the Wilson, with a capacity limit 
of 300, but it is his intention, if pros- 
pects warrant, to later on build a full- 
fledged production house on ground 
which adjoins the present theatre, 
and use for an entrance the house 
which he is soon to open. 

The Grand is about ready, at 31st 
and State streets. An investment of 
$50,000 will represent D. Markwater's 
faith in Evanston, Chicago's classy 
suburb, as a vaudeville loving local- 
ity. Jones, Linick & Schaefer have 
well under construction a house at 
40th avenue and Lexington street, 



where they will present vaudeville, 
and at Armitage and Albany avenues, 
O'Neill & Lovett are building a house 
for vaudeville. 

Mrs. Eva Seibert will represent the 
women owners of local 10-20's when 
a $60,000 house, which she is build- 
ing at Clark and Diversy avenues is 
completed. 

Several more small-timers are un- 
der way, but Chicago spreads over too 
much territory to catch them all. 



CHANGING* TO STOCK. 

Louisville, Dec. 22. 
The Walnut Street theatre, which 
has been playing vaudeville booked by 
Gus Sun, will turn to stock after Dec. 

26. 



TEHRY TWINS DRAW BUSINESS. 

Hartford, Ct., Dec. 22. 

The Terry Twims, who were not 
allowed to appear at Poll's early in 
October because it was alleged that 
they were on the United's "blacklist" 
succeeded in their efforts to appear 
before a Hartfprd audience this week, 
headlining the show at the Hartford 
theatre. 

They were booked in for the first 
half of the week, to play New Haven 
the last three days, but scored such 
a hit here, Manager Dean decided to 
hold them over. It is a big week, con- 
sidering just before Christmas. 

One of the twins — don't know which 
— said his suit against Mr. Poli has 
not been settled. 

They advertised for twin wives this 
week, and entertained all Hartford 
twins at the theatre. 



TREVITT IN CIRCUIT. 

Chicago, Dec. 2°,. 

The Trevitt will swing in to the 
l&ullivan-Comsidine Circuit officially 
the first of the year. With the adapt- 
ation the house will be renamed the 
New Empress. The show from then 
on will be booked through the New 
York office by Chris O. Brown. 

Chicago will be made the stand af- 
ter Cincinnati placing Milwaukee, 
which was second heretofore in the 
third position. 



LOEW BOOKING LIBERTY. 

Starting Monday the Loew Circuit 
will play its "pop" vaudeville at the 
Liberty, Brooklyn, a house belonging 
to A. H. Woods. 



NEW THEATRE STARTS. 

Baltimore, Dec. 20. 
Feiber & Shea, of New York, are 
placing the "pop" shows in the New 

op'ened last Monday, 
lary function Saturday 



placing the "poj 
Theatre, w/ch 
after a prjflimlni 
evening./ 



A NEAR RIOT. 

In connection with Paul Durand's 
gamble at the Warburton there was a 
near riot at the house last Saturday 
night when the time came for the pay- 
ing of salaries. 

According to the stories the trouble 
was caused by the members of the 
pantomimic turn called "The Slums of 
Paris." 

One supposedly the leader of the 
aggregation, came very near losing his 
life. At the time those in the turn 
assembled for their salaries the leader 
told them he was not in a position to 
pay off, stating he had not received 
the company's salary from the man- 
agement. Then followed the grand 
free-for-all, consisting mostly of wild 
gestures and Italian "cuss" words. 

Those the most excited were finally 
calmed with promises that the money 
would be forthcoming last Monday. 

With the closing of the "Durand 
week" at the Warburton, Mr. Durand 
and Edw. S. Keller, the agent who 
manages the house, barely speak to 
each other now. It is with difficulty 
that the Long Acre Building holds 
them both. 

When Saturday night arrived and 
the non-payment to "The Slums" peo- 
ple had to happen, Mr. Durand claimed 
the treasurer of the theatre was $198 
shy on the accounting. The Durand 
show played to a little over $1,200 on 
the engagement. Durand had guaran- 
teed under one- contract $650 to the 
management, while a copy of the con- 
tract contained extra clauses requiring 
Durand to pay for local advertising 
and other extras. 

Keller had the "advertising" agree- 
ment. Durand's contract was signed 
by Keller's chief clerk, who afterwards 
was in doubt whether the authority 
vested in him to bind hs chief had 
been sufficient. This was when the 
settlement was being made, with Mr. 
Keller absent. 

"The Slums" and Cliff Berzac's act 
played on a percentage. Instead of 
$650 being deducted, the house held 
out $848 on Durand which clipped off 
a big oit from the percentage turns, 
the remainder of the program playing 
on a salary basis. 

Monday Durand asked Keller for the 
difference he alleged to be still due 
him. Keller is reported to have an- 
swered he would have to prove it in 
court first. 



FAM. DEPT. TAKES FOUR. 

Beginning with last Monday Arthur 
Blondeli, of the Family Department of 
the United Booking Offices started to 
book^ the acts Into the Opera House, 
Olean, N. Y.; The Alpha, Sharon, and 
The Family, Kane, Pa. 

The Arcade, at Niagara Falls, was 
also added to the United's "small time" 
department last week. 



Eight acts and pictures make the 
entertainment. 



CHURCHILL TIUKS JiONG HILLS. 

Grand Rapids, Dec. 22. 
If E. P. Churchill did recently mis- 
take the possibilities of the town by 
recently changing his policy, for one 
week only, to^hree-a-day" he is mak- 
ing up for it now by supplying twelve- 
act bills at the Temple. Should the 
fortnight's experiment With wholesale 
vaudeville work out to his liking ho 
may adopt the long-bill policy in Pe- 
oria, experimentally at least. 



"COPY" CAUSES CANCELLATION. 

Robert Lee Hill and Company who 
were at the Lincoln Square presenting 
a version of "The Swag" last week, 
have had their time on the Loew Cir- 
cuit cancelled by Jas. M. Schenck, 
general manager. 

The cause for the cancellation was 
a call on Mr. Schenck that was made 
by Richard Warner. 

Mr. Warner told Mr. Schenck that 
he had a company of his own present- 
ing the act and that Robert Lee Hill 
and Company had "lifted" the ma- 
terial without permission and were 
presenting a "copy" act. 

The general manager of the Loew 
Circuit was convinced that Hill and 
Co. were using Mr. Warner's material 
and he, In keeping with a statement 
that the Circuit would not tolerate 
"copy" acts, immediately closed it. 



MANAGERS MOVING. 

(Continued from page 3.) 

take him into the United group by an 
amalgamation, which would then re- 
move him as "opposition." 

What the tenor is of the conferences 
Messrs. Beck and Morris have had 
within the past week has not leaked 
out. Rumor has it that Mr. Beck has 
again brought the subject before his 
associates in the United, without re- 
ceiving any encouragement that they 
would be willing to enter any deal 
with Morris that Beck might agree 
upon. 

Neither Morris nor Beck will dis- 
cuss the subject, each stating there 
is nothing to talk about. 

With the approach of the New Year 
there is a belief that some change will 
occur, though no one could be found 
who would admit he had any line on 
a inew situation. It is pretty well de- 
fined with the vaudeville people that 
the Orpheum Circuit has not renewed 
its agreement with the United, and 
that it will not unless upon terms made 
by the westerners. 



THREE-A-DAY IN SIOUX CITY. 

Sioux City, Ia. t Dec. 22. 

The Colonial, in course of construc- 
tion where the Airdome formerly was, 
is nearing completion and will prob- 
ably be opened late next month. 

There will be a ground floor seat- 
ing capacity of 824, and 187 in the 
balcony. Sullivan-Considine will place 
the vaudeville attractions on a "three- 
s-day" basis. 



NEW ONE IN NEWARK OPENS. 

Newark, N. J., Dec. 22. 

The Okin, the new "pop" house 
booked by Sidney Schwartz, of New 
York, started business Monday last. 

Next Sunday the Coliseum, a Ger- 
man hall about ten blocks from Krue- 
ger's Auditorium, will give a Sunday 
concert, booked in by F. F. Proctor. 
William Morris places the bills at 
Krueger's for the one day weekly. 

With the playing of Proctor vaude- 
ville at the Coliseum it is said the acts 
appearing at Proctor's, Newark, for 
the regular week days will be required 
to play at the former Sundays. 

The agents In some instances have 
been reported as advising their acts to 
remonstrate against the shift, offering 
to play the Sunday in the regular 
theatre only. 



VARIETY 



ii 



London, Dec 12. 
Helen Trix lately recovered from 
quite a long illness is again working 
on the Stoll tour. Miss Trix lately 
signed another Stoll Tour this one 
making her third round on that tour 
having played a tour a year since 
arriving in this country. 



Will H. Campbell, the juggler, ar- 
rived in London this week and will 
be placed by Harry Day for an open- 
ing. 



Louise Puttl, at one time a dancer, 
died at her home in Brixton last week. 
She was a sister of Mrs. John Wood, 
mother of the Lloyds. 



\ pit 



The Frank L. Gregory Troupe of 

Hoop Jugglers have been booked by 
Sydney Hyman for South Africa next 
year. 

Reports from South Africa tell of 
a number of cases where artists book- 
ed by the Hymans for their Empire 
in Johannesburg are signing up with 
the picture shows there. The Hyman 
contract prevents any artist from ap- 
pearing anywhere in Johannesburg 
for about a year after they play the 
engagement at the Empire and in- 
junctions are rather common now, for 
soon as any appear in one of the 
picture shows they are immediately 
stopped by this means. Yvonne Lamor 
was one of the first to have an injunc- 
tion issued against her. 



Rinaldo is now appearing on the 
Barrasford time, having finished his 
United County Theatres contracts. 



Jack Hayman has announced his in- 
tentions of joining the firm of Sherek 
Braff the first of the new year, 
when he terminates his connections 
with the Stoll Circuit offices. 



Sandy McXnb, a comedian, is adver- 
tising the fact that his address for 
99 years to come will be 39 Hill- 
drop Crescent, which is the former 
residence of Dr. Crippen, where the 
murder of Belle Elmore was perpet- 
rated. McNab bought the house. 



The Ben Zair Arabs appeared Tues- 
day evening at the Palace and also 
the rest of the week in place of Do- 
lan and Lenharr. The Arab troupe 
was booked at the Palace for next 
week, but were in town in time to fill 
the vacancy in the bill. They go 
through the usual routine of pyramid 
building, finishing with some excel- 
lent ground tumbling. 



On Friday of this week Von Biene, 
the noted 'celloist' played in the Ca- 
vour for the benefit of the Music Hall 
Artists' Benevolent fund and gather- 
ed in $50 for that organization. 



Alfred Moul, managing director of 
the Alhambra in London, has been 
credited by a rumor of being con- 
nected with a scheme to build an- 
other hall in Glasgow. Already two 
new halls are under way and a third 
one will be the subject of many dis- 
cussions when it becomes known gen^ 
••rally that another hall is proposed. 



LONDON NOTES 

VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE 

ill RRAlfD. W. O. 

Mall for Americans and Europeans In Europe, if addressed care VARIETY as 
above will be promptly forwarded. 



Allen Young, formerly of Moss 
and Stoll will have the management 
of the Empire theatre, Wimbledon, 
which is a London suburb. The new 
theatre will run vaudeville and legiti- 
mate alternately at monthly stretches. 



The Horace Goldln combination 
show that will start out soon will 
contain the following American acts: 
Goldin, 6 Boston Girls, Morton and 
Elliott, American Harmonists and 
Maidie Berger. There will also be a 
Cinophone picture of Jack Johnson. 
All the acts are not guaranteed to be 
American. 



The Maiinelli office in London has 
been appointed the sole business man- 
ager of all Seymour Hick's enter- 
prises, including himself. 



The MacNaughtons have been lay- 
ing off the last two weeks on account 
of Fred's voice having failed him for 
the time being. 



Sam Stern has been definitely fixed 
for the next six weeks, playing the 
Oxford for two and the Pavilion for 
four. 



The Palladium, which will open on 
Boxing Day (December 26) is all but 
finished, and a flash into the inside 
of the house surely shows a great 
looking hall. Besides being beauti- 
fully finished the hall is a very big 
one and the stage can be seen nicely 
from any part of the house. It is 
stated that the house will hold 5,000. 
The latest big booking for the new 
hall is part of the Beecham Opera 
Co., which just finished a season at 
the Covent Garden Opera House here. 
Leslie Conroy will be house manager 
while Christ Marner will replace him 
at the Holborn, Empire. 



Nerignc couldn't come back. Some 
time ago, about a year or so, this 
classical dancer appeared at the Hol- 
born and danced classically with the 
aid of a tiger skin, which was all the 
lady wore arid at that time she was 
a bit of a scream. This week the 
lady has been picked by the Pavilion 
management to do a few wriggles in 
the nothingness and with the Pavilion 
audience she failed to make good. 



Mr. Butt of the Palace announces 
that he has secured Louise Balthy, the 
famous French low comedienne for 
the Palace, to open early next year. 
From all descriptions Miss Balthy 
must be of the Marie Dressier type. 
The salary, not stated, is said to he 
an enormous one. 



Yvette Guilbert will head the hill 
at the Alhambra, Glasgow, which will 
open December 1!*. On the Friday 



of the first week Alfred Butt, 
who is managing director of the com- 
pany which controls the Alhambra, 
will hold a reception there. 



\V. C. Fields is in England after a 
long tour of the continent, just hav- 
ing finished an engagement at the 
Berlin Wintergarten. Mr. Fields is 
now playing on the Moss and Stoll 
time. 



Marie Lloyd will go this Christmas 
time for a trip to South Africa in- 
stead of next year as first announced. 
While there has been no booking the 
singer will no doubt play a few weeks 
in Johannesburg. 



Fred McAvoy, who has been con- 
nected with the Euston Music Hall as 
manager for some time back, is re- 
ported as being transferred to the 
Palace, Walthamstow. 



Caarfton Chevalier and Co. were re- 
strained by an injunction gotten out by 
the owners of the "Ma Gosse" at 
Leeds last week, where the act was 
playing the Hippodrome. The Chev- 
alier act was called "Etoile Le Noir," 
and the "Ma Gosse" people claimed 
it was an infringement. "Ma Gosse," 
Chevalier and a girl went on in a danc- 
ing act. 



Will H. Ciinimlngs, a boy from Fris- 
co, was last week at the Canterbury, 
which is his opening in this country. 



Maurice Shapiro arrived in London 
last week and will stay a few days 
before going to Paris. 



Marie Courtney has started her 
vaudeville career in real earnest now, 
having been fixed for a provincial 
tour to follow her London time now 
being played. Walter Bentley is Lit- 
tle Marie's agent. 



The licensing of agents has taken 
place. All but two who applied were 
granted the right to book acts. Leo 
Fritz and Arthur Hampel were the 
agents objected to. December 16 
both will have a hearing and it will 
then bo decided as to whether they 
will be allowed to remain vaudeville 
agents or not. The licensing bill goes 
into effect January 1. 



The Alhambra, Glasgow, is now go- 
ing to open up a new policy for pro- 
vincial houses in a salary way. At 
present the provincial salary mark 
seldom reaches more than $1,500, but 
the new Glasgow house will reach $3,- 
000 dollars for salaries almost every 
week. 



T. Klder Ileum, as Tom Hearn, the 
Lazy Juggler, is now billed played 
1 1 is n»w act at the Coliseum last 
week, as well as his old lazy jug- 



gling act. The new act is a protean 
affair called "The Romance of a Stu- 
dio." Mr. Hearn must be given great 
credit for his splendid work Id the 
protean portion. The changes are 
marvelous and very well done. Hearn 
is as fast, if not faster, than anyone 
in this line of business, and he was 
a very big hit at the Coliseum. When 
the act was booked the management 
insisted upon the artist producing two 
acts, but next week he is held over 
with the new act only. 



BIO ADVANCE SALE. 

The Werba & Luescher production 
of "The Spring Maid" which opens at 
the Liberty Monday, enters the town 
with the assurance of a long stay if 
advance sales are any indication of 
runs. 

Early this week the advance had 
reached the $16,000 mark. 

Frank C. Payne has replaced Wal- 
lace Munro as the business manager 
of the company. 

Boston, Dec. 22. 

Before leaving for Europe Alfred 
Whelan, who appears in vaudeville at- 
tempted to raise some question as to 
the right of Tom McNaughton to em- 
ploy the words and business of a reel 
tation in "The Spring Maid." 

Mr. Whelan is reported to have al- 
leged he purchased the American 
rights to the recitation from Mark 
Sheridan in England. Both Messrs. 
Whelan and McNaughton are members 
of the Water Rats, England. Mr. 
Whelan said he would present the 
matter to that organization upon his 
arrival in London, where he is to ap- 
pear at the Palace next week. Whelan 
notified the White Rats in New York 
before sailing that he claimed an in- 
fringement. 

A representative of the show says 
the matter in use by Mr. McNaughton 
is contained in the original score and 
book. 

Regarding the claim of^Whelan's, 
Mr. McNaughton states that when he 
noticed the resemblance to the Mark 
Sheridan recitation, in the idea only, 
he wrote Mr. Whelan as a matter of 
courtesy and asking that to avoid any 
future controversy, he consent. Whelan 
refused permission, but the manage- 
ment of the show insisted that If Mr. 
McNaughton continued in the role, he 
must follow the manuscript, the re- 
semblance consisting only of the idea. 

It appears that Mr. Whelan has 
copyrighted his matter. Notice was 
given nearly all connected with the 
theatre and house this week that they 
would be subjected to tin; new copy- 
right law if Mr. McNaughton persisted 
in continuing the use of the material 
in the show. 

Tho affair, however, seems to re- 
solve itself into one of cash. It is re- 
ported that heforo Whelan left New 
York ho ordered that all means might 
bo attempted to stop McNaughton if 
necessary unless h<- received $::r>() for 
his copyright, agn eing to transfer It 
for that amount. 

Alfred Whelan appeared but a few 
weeks on this side, since returning 
with "The Three Trees" recitation as 
a part of his act. "The Spring Maid" 
is a production intended for the le- 
gitimate theatres. 



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VARIETY 



THE BACK YARD CIRCUIT 



Rumors of an opposition" to the 
Hack Yard Circuit became prevalent 
the latter end of last week. It was 
reported a combination of east side 
open air agents had evolved the 
scheme of following up the (J. O. A. A., 
securing a line on their next day's 
routes over the yards from the point 
where they left oft the previous af- 
ternoon, then beating em to it the 
next morning. 

When General Manager Adam Sow- 
erguy was seen by a Variety repre- 
sentative, he said that he had heard 
the rumor, but did not attach any im- 
portance to it. 

•It's like all other great enter- 
prises," said Mr. Sowerguy. "We 
shall have our followers, butrl hardly 
think they can organize in time to 
catch up with us. By Tuesday we 
shall be several yards ahead of them. 
Kach days delay means we shall have 
a clear held. Instead of sending one 
crew out Monday morning as we at 
first thought, we shall now send four, 
covering as much territory as possible 
to forestall our competitors. 

"While 1 don't care about giving in- 
formation to my opposition, I cam tell 
you that we have already arranged to 
carry one carpenter with each crew. 
As we leave a yard, we shall place 
an addition upon the fence behind us, 
making it practically impossible for 
any followers to get in that yard with- 
out great trouble and extra work." 

Fifty-first Street. 

It's the toughest job in the world 
following these guys along back yards. 
Besides it takes all the dignity away 
from a critic. 

Monday morning was cold at 6.30. 
In the first place the manager of this 
circuit must be crazy to start his 
show so early. The crew left at 
6.18, with orders to go down East 
Fifty-first street, starting at No. 102. 
They were to reach the backyard 
through the servants' entrance. 

They had assembled at the Mall in 
Central Park. No sooner were they 
out of sight of General Manager Sow- 
erguy than the trombone player want- 
ed to know who had the price of a 
drink. They dug up forty cents all 
together and went in a saloon. 1 
wasn't asked and thinking I needed 
no money so early, had brought none 
with me. So 1 remained outside unul 
7.22, when they came out. I was half 
frozen, but the cornet player was sous- 
ed away up. 

As might be expected under these 
circumstances and with the show start- 
ing so late, the band made a bum of 
it at No. 102. The cornet aind trom- 
bone players raised such a racket that 
the hired girl phoned for a police- 
man who was going to arrest the whole 
bunch. I tried to tell him it was all 
right, but my teeth chattered so he 
said 1 was soused too. 

I told him to telephone Pat Casey, 
lie wanted to know if that was Casey, 
the bicycle cop, and I said yes, so he 
told us to be more careful but go ahead 
and make less noise. 

In the yard of No. 104, after play- 
ing for five minutes, a musician said 
lie didn't think any one lived there. 



It was hard work climbing the fen- 
ces. Nothing much happened until 
the crew struck the yard of No. 110. 
I'p to that time they had collected 
nine cents, although at 106 a woman 
on the second story asked if anybody 
wanted a cup of coffee. It broke up 
"Tne Blue Bella of Scotland" which 
they were playing pretty well at the 
time. All hollered yes, when the wo- 
man threw a pot of coffee at them. 
Althougn it wag hot, it felt good. 

In the back yard of 110, a dog must 
have been sleeping in the cellar and 
tae door was open. He came out on 
the run almost before the sound of 
the blue note the cornet player hit had 
died away. Being about the only 
sooer one in the party, 1 ducked. It 
was reported Tuesaay that the Fifty- 
hrst street crew never linished the 
route, quilting at No. 128. 

The idea doesn t seem so bad, but 
it requires suitable weatner. On a 
cold morning, everybody seems to have 
a grouch. Da$h. 

Fifth Avenue. 

Fifth Avenue is known as "the 
swea route" on "The Back Yard Cir- 
cuit." General Manager Sowerguy had 
a picked crew ready at about seven 
o'clock Monday morning. Their in- 
structions were to remain in every 
yard until at least a dollar should be 
thrown at them. 

In the crew were an organ grinder, 
two young boys who danced, and a 
girl singer. The girl was to do a 
singing single if the organ grinder 
couldn't draw the coin. 

They got in the yard at 62d street 
and Fifth avenue by telling the cook 
they wanted to see the tire so they 
would be warm, promising not to try 
to get in the kitchen. 

The organ grinder started to play, 
and the cook called the butler. The 
little girl said they had orders from 
the general manager, but the butler 
replied "Our master is the president 
of the road." One of the boys told 
him to go tell the president the gen- 
eral manager had sent them and see 
if it wouldn't be all right. The but- 
ler returned with an old man wearing 
a bath robe. He asked a lot of ques- 
tions, and finally said "What do you 
want?" "We can't leave the yard until 
we get a dollar," replied the little girl. 
He gave her a dollar and told the 
organ grinder he would give him $100 
if he would get the fellow who was 
the general manager to come back with 
hind. 

The organ grinder started right out 
and the rest of the crew went with 
him. He wouldn't listen to reason, 
but asked us all to say that the man 
said he would give the general man- 
ager two dollars if he would go there, 
and the other $98 would be split be- 
tween us. 

Arriving at the Mall Mr. Sowerguy 
could not be found. One of the fel- 
lows on the benches remembered the 
tall man with a high hat had said he 
would drop down to the agents and 
book some more acts as there was 
nothing else to do that day. 

The crew started for the agents' of- 



PARIS NOTES 

BY EDWARD O. KENDREW 



i 



Paris, Dec. 12. 
Preparations are being made for 
"Reveillon" Christmas eve at all the 
music halls. Already many of the 
houses have sold half their seating 
accommodation. This is the best day 
In the year in Paris for public amuse- 
ments, nearly fifty per cent, of the 
population remaining out until mid- 
night, and finishing up with supper 
in a restaurant. Tables for Dec. 24 
at the most famous resorts, such as 
Maxim's, Pigalle, Monico, Rat Mort, 
are now at a premium, while at the 
fashionable music halls the prices are 
increased, $1 being charged for the 
promenade, instead of 67 cents. It is 
impossible to find a seat, even at the 
extra tariff, unless they are booked 
some days in advance. On New Year's, 
likewise a public holiday in France, 
there are large crowds, but many peo- 
ple make it a rule to dine at home 
with the entire family that evening, 
and it is Christmas eve that is con- 
sidered as the principal night of the 
whole year for the music halls. 



Hoffmans, the cyclist, is in Paris, 
studying the aeroplane business. Mou- 
le, of the London Alhambra, came to 
Paris to see the Folies Bergere re- 
vue. Mile Reglna Badet, the danseuse, 
made her debut as an actress in "The 
Woman and the Puppet" at the The- 
atre Antoine, Dec. 8. 



It is now certain that Tarrlde, the 
actor, collaborated with Frondaie in 
writing the piece "Montmartre" at the 
Vaudeville Theatre, in which Polaire 
is now appearing. In any event he 
has advanced that claim, and is now 
collecting fifty per cent, of the au- 
thor's rights through the Society. 



Harry Fragson and Maurel are go- 
ing to law over some ditties. The 
latter, besides being a popular music 
hall comedian, is also a music pub- 
lisher, and he purchased from Frag- 
son, about ten years ago, a number 
of songs at $5 each, which Maurel 
states is all they were worth at that 
time. Moreover, that is the regular 
price paid for a song in France. Har- 
ry, now he is a big man, considers 
the price insufficient, and has filed a 
claim of 100,000 francs. Maurel de- 
clares he owes nothing on the songs 
bought ten years ago, and as a mat- 
ter of fact Fragson did not write the 
music, but only signed them with the 
object of collecting the percentage 
paid for each time they are sung or 
played in public. The courts will de- 
cide the case later. 



Max Dearly and Eve Lavalliere, play- 
ing together in "Le Bois Sacre," (of 
which "Decorating Clementine" is an 
Indifferent English version) at the 

- 
(ice, saying they would be ready to 
work Tuesday morning. 

Fifth Avenue is a pretty hard spot 
to put over anything like this. It needs 
a street where the people don't be- 
come aggravated so easily. 8lme. 



Theatre des Varieties, have quarreled 
and simultaneously quitted their re- 
spective roles for two days. They 
swore they would never play together 
again, so it would seem to be serious. 
This is the story: Max is fond of 
adding his own "stuff," and in the 
dancing scene of the characters Ad- 
rienne Champmorel and Count Zak- 
ousklne, after treading on her toes, 
he suddenly left his partner and hid 
behind a sofa. Eve, not understand- 
ing the gag was nonplussed, hurriedly 
made her exit and left Dearly to finish 
alone. When the curtain fell there 
was a general dispute, and both went 
away angry. The roles were admir- 
ably filled by understudies, Cermaine 
Rouver and Farbe, the next evening, 
but matters have been patched up 
since and the original players are 
back in their parts. 



A married artiste cannot sign an 
engagement here without the consent 
of her husband. A tacit authority is 
not sufficient. So long as they are 
legally man and wife, without judicial 
separation the husband must also sign. 
That is the law, but the French courts 
have recently taken a more lenient 
view. Mile. Lina Ruby, it appears, is 
married, but few knew it. Alexander 
Hoff, the director of a theatre in St. 
Petersburg was among the number, 
and when Lina signed a contract he 
accepted it as in legal form, particu- 
larly as this artiste had previously ful- 
filled an engagement at his house. 
For some reason Mile., Ruby did not 
go to Russia, and when sued for the 
amount of stipulated forfeiture, she 
declared the contract to be illegal be- 
cause it was not countersigned and 
approved by her husband. The court 
decided she had deceived the director 
in not at once telling him of her dom- 
estic standing and condemned her to 
pay $2,702 damages. 



GILDAY'S "FLIVVER." 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

When Gilday and Fox went abroad 
last summer, Myron Gilday carried a 
commission from B. S. Muckenfuss to 
book acts over the Interstate Circuit. 

Ceder and Elger secured eighteen 
weeks through Gilday's recommend 
and were the first of his "guesses" 
to show up on this side. They proved 
to have an act which does not suit 
American audiences and were cancel- 
led at the Majestic, East St. Louis, 
after their first showing; but were 
subsequently allowed to finish the 
week at a stiff cut in salary. 

Several other managers of Mucken- 
fuss-booked houses cancelled the act 
as fast as it came along, until finally 
it was brought to Chicago by the In- 
terstate management, paid $615 in 
cash, in addition to money which had 
been advanced to take the English- 
men from town to town, and fares 
to Chicago; bringing the total cost 
to the Interstate people close to $1,- 
000, for backing Gilday's judgment. 



VARIETY 



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OBITUARY 



J 



New Orleans, Dec. 22. 
Though the bravest of fights against 
death was put up by Victor H. Smalley, 
he died at the Touro Hospital, Dec. 
20, at 5 a. m. The remains have 
been shipped to St. Paul for burial. 
Mr. Smalley is survived by a wife, 
three children, mother and brother. 

Victor H. Smalley was 32 years of 
age Dec. 1. His early life was spent 
in St. Paul, where he was city editor 
of Daily News and also worked upon 
the Despatch. 

Two weeks ago Mr. Smalley went 
to New Orleains in connection with 
business for the Dan Casey Company, 
of which he was general manager. 
While there he was attacked with ap- 
pendicitis, the appendix bursting be- 
fore an operation could be performed. 
Qiven up three times following an 
operation, Mr. Smalley rallied and 
was thought to be recovering when 
a turn for the worse suddenly carried 
him away. 

For his short life he had had an 
eventful career. About eight years 
ago he left St. Paul, with $10 and a 
typewriter strapped to his side, on a 
wager that he could travel around 
the world, without other assistance. He 
won, making a complete tour. 

Later while Mr. Smalley was a re- 
porter in St. Paul he received the 
selling agency of a gold mining com- 
pany in the Yukon district. It was 
in the early days of the fever there. 
As a speculation he inserted a page 
advertisement on credit in a local pa- 
per, offering to sell stock. The an- 
swers deluged him. Within a week 
he resigned his position, removing to 
Chicago, where he opened an office. 
Shortly alter he was swamped in the 
mass of finance he did not under- 
stand, returning to newspaper work in 
St. Paul, having made and lost $125,- 
000 during the excitement. 

This incident is the theme for his 
first sketch, "Nerve," now being play- 
ed by George Bloomquest and Co. Fol- 
lowing "Nerve" Mr. Smalley produced 
successful pieces with a remarkable 
facility, and had been looked upon as 
the most promising sketch writer 
vaudeville had. 

At song writing the deceased man 
also met with success. "The Loving 
Rag" was one of the first "coon" songs 
to be favored by the public. It netted 
Mr. Smalley $8,000 in royalties. His 
latest syncopated composition was 
"The Fussy Rag." 

When the Dan Casey Company was 
organized some months ago, Mr. Smal- 
ley accepted the general managership 
of it, and was eminently successful in 
making productions for vaudeville. 
Ten or more pieces presented through 
his efforts are now playing. 

Before taking the position and be- 
coming a producer, Mr. Smalley was 
the press representative for the Or- 
pheum, New Orleans. He was engaged 
in theatricals for several years. 

Mrs. Helen Lehman has taken tem- 
porary charge of his affairs in New 
York. Mrs. Lehman was private sec- 
retary to Mr. Smalley for some time. 



Gilbert Sarony, well known in bur- 
lesque and vaudeville, who died of 
acute indigestion in Pittsburg Dec. 15, 
was buried last Wednesday by the 
Actors' Fund of America. 

Sarony was one of the first female 
impersonators of the old maid type. 
He was considered one of the funniest 
men in the show business. 



Burlington, la., Dec. 22. 
Five minutes after washing the 
burnt cork off his face at the matinee 
performance at the Garrick, this city, 
Dec. 17, Frank White, of White and 
Simmons, blackface comedians, died 
suddenly from an attack of heart trou- 
ble. The remains accompanied by the 
widow and the deceased's partner, Lew 
Simmons, were placed on a train and 
taken to Newark for burial. 

Frank White and Lew Simmons 
formed one of the oldest teams in 
vaudeville. Frank White has been be- 
fore the public many years. The vet- 
eran actor had done eccentric black- 
face all his life and in the earlier 
years was associated with numerous 
traveling variety and minstrel shows. 

He was known as a quiet, modest 
and unassuming man, always joking 
around the theatre. For several years 
he had resided in Englewood, N. J., 
where he owns two residences. 

At one time White and his first wife, 
now the lifemate of Joe Flynn, did an 
act and some years later he worked 
with Lillian Granger. 

The deceased was about sixty-four 
years old and for one of his age show- 
ed wonderful vitality up to the very 
minute of his demise. 



Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. 22. 

Fred Roberts, of Roberts and Ful- 
ton, died of BTight's Disease at Min- 
eral Springs, Tex., Dec. 19. He was 
stricken at Trinidad, Col., and re- 
moved there. 

The remains, accompanied by Flor- 
ence Fulton, his widow, were taken to 
San Francisco for burial. 

The deceased was a member of the 
White Rats. 



The father of B. Obermayer died 
at his home in Augsburg, Bavaria, 
last week. 



Fred Scarlett, father of Le Rol 
Scarlett and uncle of Clara Belle Je- 
rome, was killed in Tenango, Pueblo, 
Mexico, Dec. 1 2. The Interment took 
place in Mexico City two days later. 



Frank F. Krone, a western man- 
ager, brother of Mattie Koone, died 
Dec. 6, In Lynn, Mass. Ho is sur- 
vived by a wife and three slaters. 



Charles Ilornhjiiipt, who since set- 
tling upon Brussels as his headquar- 
ters for bookings, has entered many 
engagements on this side and abroad, 
may return over here on a visit next 
March. 



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Editor Variety: 

I wish to call your attention to the 
Pour Grovhinis, now on the Sun Cir- 
cuit, taking the name of my dad. My 
dad, James Grovinl, used the name 
for over sixty years in show busi- 
ness, first as The Great Grovinl, then 
Grovinl Bros., then with my mother, 
as The Grovinls. 

As we children grew up we worked 
with dad under the name of The Four 
Grovinls until I came to this country 
sixteen years ago, playing under the 
name of Selbini and Grovinl. 

This act comes in, changes one let- 
ter Gorvhlnis and has the face to call 
themselves the Four Grovhinis. 

A good performer would not do it 
unless he had worked under that 
name for years with his family. My 
people are not here to speak for them- 
selves. My sisters are known as 
The Three Sisters Grovinl, in fact we 
are known from one end of England 
to the other. T would like to see this 
act go to the other side with the 
name. 

Tt is not the name so long as they 
make good, but the Grovinls have a 
good name and would like to hold it 
and not have someone walk In and put 
a black mark over It. 

We can't stop anyone from using 
the name but T would like to let them 
know that I know they are using It. 
They are not anyone belonging to us. 

Jennie Grovinl. 
(Selbini and Grovinl.) 



Sydney, Australia, Nov. 15. 
Editor Varttcty: 

We are accused of stealing "The 
Battle of Too Soon." to which accusa- 
tion we plead not guilty. T pay Joe 
B'arrett $15 a week for it. T have al- 
ready sent $60 to him. I don't think 
I am getting a square deal when T am 
accused of plratlncr something that T 
am paying a royalty for. 

Wise and Milton accuse mo of steal- 
ing their art. This is the thanks T get 
for booking them out here. Thev are 
sore because they failed. Wo did an 
Tndlan act. T had no music they 
used. I made chance from comedy to 
Tndlan in view of the audience, which 
thev do not do. Tn your last Issue 
which arrived by the last mall there 
Is mention of us using "Two Hun- 
dred Wives." T will state that we 
were using an act which Is my own 
property called "The Post Office" 
which we called "Two Hundred Wives" 
when T first named it, but which 
hadn't trot a line or a piece of business 
boionelng to any act, and T even cut 
the t1t1<» out when T remembered 
"Hvams and MoTntyre" used the same 
title. 

When we saw an act in America we 
thought would suit Australia we al- 
ways wrote to the owners to try and 
lease It. Tom Armstrong. 



Editor Variktv: 

The fact that a team by the name 
of Raymunde and Scranton has taken 
our billing came to our notice but re- 
cently. 

They are now using the billing, 
namely "Flashes and Suggestions," 
over the Griffln Circuit. 

We takes this opportunity to let 
all managers and agents know. 
F,nuis Hates and Grave Anderson. 



HERE'S BILLY GOULD 

Ily WILMAM GOULD. 

The time has arrived when Mme. 
Sarah Isernhardt must look to her 
laurels. That she "has been" the 
greatest living exponent of the drama 
no one will deny. But like the 
proverbial pitcher that visited the 
well once too often, Madame has 
been surpassed so much so, that from 
Friday, Dec. 16, 1910, she was made 
to look like a hand car racing against 
a pay train. Without the blaring of 
trumpets or the adjectives of the press 
agent the highest and best living ex- 
ponent of human passions is with us, 
and stranger still, he is an American, 
something which we Yankees should 
be proud of. If you were unfortu- 
nate enough to miss this "artist's" 
first appearance, you are indeed to 
be pitied. Lord Puggy is here. We 
have amongst us an actor such as no 
other actor ever was or ever will be. 
Henceforth, I live, from the date of 
Lord Puggy's American debut on Ham- 
mersteln's Roof, Dec. 16, 1910. Before 
that date, 1 merely existed. > Now I 
have something to live for, for did I 
not see Lord Puggy's debut. What a 
fortunate fellow I am and how unfor- 
tunate you are for you have missed 
seeing what was without a doubt the 
rottenest thing that was ever perpe- 
trated on an unsuspecting public. 



The long suffering "held up" public 
had an opportunity of getting even 
on ticket speculators, Dec. 16, 1910, 
and overlooked the chance. Lord 
Puggy and six other speculators tried 
to act out on our platform. 



Jed Prouty left for Boston to wit- 
ness a performance of "Katy Did" 
which he was to join. Jed says he 
is going to marry a girl with a mil- 
lion. A million what, Jed? 



A couple of acts quit last week be- 
cause they didn't like their places on 
the bill. I did the same thing in a 
restaurant once. Tho restaurant is 
still open and doing a fine business. 



Clssie Loftus has Just become a 
mother. Ts it ono of your Imita- 
tions. Cissie, or the real thing? 



Where Is Scamp Montgomery hld- 
Inrr? Haven't heard any new stories 
lately. Come around Scamp. 



VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK 



"Tom Walker in Mars," Fifth Avenue. 
Pollard, Fifth Avenue. 

Hertisch, Hammerstein's. 

O'Connor Sisters, Hammerstein's. 

Jack and Violet Kelly, Alhambra. 

Morrisey Sisters and Brothers, Colo- 
nial. 

Thompson's Yankee and Dixie, Colo- 
nial. 

Goodrich, Murray and Gellers, Amer- 
ican. 

McGarvey, American. 

"Three of Us., Plaza. 

Jack McLellan, Plaza. 

Kreen Brothers, Fulton. 

Varadys, Fulton. 

Tod Nods, Fulton. 

Hazel and Hawkins, Fulton. 



Diana Bonnar. r 

Songs. 

12 Mins.; One and Two. 

American, Chicago. 

The program states that Miss Bon- 
nar won the Metropolitan Scholarship 
of the Chicago Musical College for vo- 
cal excellence for 1910. How the 
"metropolitan" scholarship can be 
won in Chicago was not mentioned. 
But whatever a "Metropolitan Scholar- 
ship" may be it certainly is not a 
clearance sheet for vaudeville. She 
opened Monday night dressed in 
white with fur trimmings on her hat 
and skirt, singing something about a 
"Dresden Lady." For her second 
song a special drop has been painted 
showing childish toys piled around in 
the center of the drop. Miss Bonnar 
sings about wanting to go back to 
her childhood days, the toys indicat- 
ing some few years ago, when "Teddy 
Bears" and "Billlkens" came into 
vogue. Her third song is "Annie 
Laurie." She was considerately ap- 
plauded, but there is nothing in the 
specialty which should make Miss 
Bonnar feel that she has anything 
vaudeville has been waiting tor.Walt. 



May Ellnore. 
Songs and Talk. 
18 Mins.; One. 
Greenpolnt. 

May Elinore, sister of Kate, both 
of whom once formed the team that 
was known as the Elinore Sisters, pre- 
sented a single turn at the Greenpolnt 
this week. May works in the same 
rapid fire fashion that has distinguish- 
ed the sisters heretofore. She wears 
an exaggerated "hobble-skirt" of green 
with a tremendous rooster bonnet and 
"pulls" a lot of snappy talk, which 
while not exactly new, manages to 
draw the laughs. She has three sing- 
ing spasms during her eighteen min- 
utes. The first comes with the open- 
ing and is very brief, the second is the 
delivering of "Where the River Shan- 
non Flows," which earned applause, 
and the third is at the close where 
Miss Elinore uses a medley of several 
popular numbers. Her talk kept the 
audience In screams of laughter Tues- 
day night and her peculiar imitations 
of the various laughs that could be 
picked out in the audience continued 
the good work. The act is an eccent- 
ric female "single" that will do. 

Fred. 



Ethel Green. 

Songs. 

25 Mins.; One. 

Fifth Ave. 

Although Ethel Green is playing a 
"single" for the first time in New 
York at the Fifth Avenue this week, 
she has been appearing outside the 
Metropolis for some time. As a "sin- 
gle" Miss Green came into the varie- 
ties from musical comedy. Before 
musical comedy she worked with Billy 
Gaston, under the team name of Gas- 
ton and Green. The Fifth Avenue 
has been the place where the fate of 
many "single women" entertainers 
has been decided this season. Last 
week it was Lydia Barry; this week 
it is Ethel Green. It was hardly to 
be expected that both would receive 
favorable sentences, as the average 
wouldn't stack up more than one out 
of ten in the winning class. Miss 
Green however follows Miss Barry's 
success and plates one of equal size 
right along side of it. It isn't hard 
to explain Miss Green's. She Is dif- 
ferent, with a distinctive style or per- 
sonality or peculiarity. It all amounts 
to the same thing. A peculiarity 
wouldn't always mean a success. In 
this instance the peculiarity is a like- 
able one. A child-like simplicity 
and a demure baby expression allows 
Ethel to sing songs that another 
could never get away with. Miss 
Green's songs are not of the 
blue order although there is a snap- 
per on the end of a couple that most 
singers could not put over. It be- 
comes cute with Ethel, like a child who 
says something that it shouldn't, and 
then wonders why everyone laughs. 
Five songs were sung Monday night 
with a change of costume for each. 
Three beautiful frocks with as many 
wonderous hats place Miss Green high 
in the wardrobe class. The opening 
dumber "When There Isn't Any 
Light" starts the turn beautifully. It's 
a pretty melody with a good lyric and 
was rendered in a sweet catchy voice 
that made the singer liked at once. 
The second "Alpine Rose," allowed 
Miss Green to do vocal acrobatics, 
but for some reason did not seem 
to belong. It was the one snag in the 
specialty. "Innocent Bessie Brown" 
with "lyrics" was very well done and 
"Old Fashioned Kid" following sent 
the singer's stock soaring. Miss Green 
is a dandy "kid" and in this song 
has a sure fire. It is of quick tempo 
with short verses, each carrying a 
bright story. It brought the singer 
back for several encores and compell- 
ed her to return for the fifth number 
"Darned If the E'oys Can Get Along 
Without the Girls. Girls, Girls," a 
very suitable song for Miss Green in 
which she does a little dancing at the 
finish. Several bows followed, and 
Miss Green pulled down the applause 
hit of the evening. Dropping "The 
Alpine" would place Miss Green-'s 
specialty just where It would be right. 
Ethel Green as a "single" can go Into 
any bill In an important position, and 
hold her end up to a certainty. 

Dash. 



Vilmoe Westony. 

Pianist. 

24 Mins.; Three. 

Colonial. 

With himself and a concert grand 
piano, Vilmos Westony remained 
twenty-four minutes upon the stage of 
the Colonial Monday evening, scoring 
most decidedly in everything attempt- 
ed. Mr. Westony, from Hungary, is 
one of those rarities in vaudeville, a 
scholar of the piano who really makes 
it an art, and still appeals to the 
vaudeville publir. In this manner he 
captures the house, from the gallery 
to the orchestra. His speeches in 
broken English are the comedy hit of 
the act. Ofttimes they are a scream, 
for each is very funny as Westony 
utters and delivers them. Aside from 
anything that this pianist does, either 
"pop" or "classical," his playing of 
"Every Little Movement" as a Sousa 
march was the apex of pianoforte 
achievement that strikes the respon- 
sive chords of the masses. Never 
did Sousa with his band secure a 
swing to his music that would hit you 
quicker than this single pianist di.l 
with the rearranged musical hit of 
the season. His former stand-by, 
"Harrigan," is still In the repertoire, 
which included "Carmen" and "Tann- 
hauser" excerpts to open with. In 
these Mr. Westony proves his tech- 
nique, and with "Humor in the Art" 
where he transposes to meet his own 
aims, the scholarly attainment asserts 
itself. For a final encore Mr. Wes- 
tony frankly admitted that only Amer- 
icans could play "rag time" but he 
would try. He did. That speech and 
the previous work carried him well 
off, but although Mr. Westony has en- 
compassed the great swing of the 
Sousa martial strains, he has yet to 
perfect himself in "rag time." But it 
makes little difference, for Westony 
is liked. He is a musician, and if he 
framed up his own act, he is a cork- 
ing good showman. Opening after the 
Intermission, the pianist was a twenty- 
four minute success before a light 
house. For certain towns he might 
easily be heavily featured at the top 
of the bills, and should be drawing 
them In heavilly by Tuesday. This 
season he has played In a couple 
of houses around New York. Since 
May Westony has improved in the 
presentation of his turn. He has found 
that comedy is equally valuable with 
any other commodity he may offer. 
Westony will perhaps find that com- 
edy is such a strong asset to an act 
that he will clip one of the classical 
numbers, offering only "Tannhauser" 
for high brow appreciation. The 
pianist like other musicians may 
imagine the length of time he occu- 
pies the stage denotes his success. 
That means nothing. If the act is 
there, twenty are as good as thirty. 
More than twenty minutes go for the 
manager anyway. Sime. 



Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Max, formerly 
of the Baker Troupe, cyclists, hold 
as their challenge Christmas gift a 
baby girl, recently born at their home 
in Milwaukee. 



Mile. Zlta. 

Vloltn. 

O Min.; One. 

In Italian dress Zlta plays three 
numbers on the violin. She acquitted 
herself with credit and was received 
with applause. Her closing number, 
"That Dreamy Italian Waltz" is the 
most conspicuous. Illustrated slides 
are used, varying the routine. Mark 



Claude Gillingwater and Go. 
"The Awakening of Minerva/* 
38 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Fifth Ave. 

Claude Gillingwater and Edward 
Frelberger wrote "The Awakening of 
Minerva," without displaying marked 
originality in the construction, the au- 
thors have hit upon an amusing and 
interesting little playlet that with a 
certain amount of cutting will do very 
nicely for vaudeville. We have had 
the mermaid, the goddess who comes 
to earth, whose first words are in- 
variable "Are you a man? What's a 
man? Oh, I like you." In this case 
it is a statue. While the "man" dia- 
log is there, the writers have gra- 
ciously refrained from inserting the 
usual kissing incident. The idea is 
worked out somewhat differently here, 
made amusing and funny in a quiet 
way. Claude Gillingwater is a young 
sculptor who has been working for 
eighteen months, night and day, upon 
a figure that means everything to 
him. He is so engrossed in his work 
that he pays little attention to any- 
thing else although like a well regu- 
lated little husband he loves his wife 
just the same. The figure is finished 
the same day his mother-in-law (one 
of the type that Keith said he would 
bar from his theatres) is leaving for 
home. Before leaving she warns the 
daughter who has not even seen the 
statue that there may be no statue 
at all and makes herself generally 
disagreeable to the son-in-law. When 
the wife and mother have left the 
house, the sculptor dozes off. He Is 
suddenly called to attention by sounds 
from the studio. Upon opening the 
door, the statue comes to life. The 
mother-in-law and wife return and 
find the sculptor with the now living 
figure. All explanations are useless. 
The wife packs up and leaves for home 
with mother. The wife then really 
returns and finds her sculptor hus- 
band asleep In a chair. He awakes 
to find it all a dream. There is some 
funny business introduced through 
the remarks of the statue regarding 
the mother-in-law and also in various 
of her portions of the dialog. It is 
not hilariously funny at any time. 
Once or twice it becomes talky and 
tiresome. With from eight to ten 
minutes out the meat would remain 
and the act would be In much better 
shape. The piece will succeed as much 
through an able cast as anything else. 
Teresa Dale (the statue) takes all 
the glory from the star and becomes 
the center of attraction from the time 
she starts to talk. Miss Dale gave an 
oxcellent performance and the house 
was quick to grasp It. Katherlne 
Cherry, the mother-in-law. also han- 
dles a difficult role well and was 
warmly received. Elinor McEwen, 
the wife, was satisfactory In a less 
important role. Gillingwater did as 
well as anyone could In the role. The 
sketch was well liked at the Fifth 
Avenue. It will do for vaudeville 
but needs some trimming. The open- 
ing Is too long, and there Is over much 
talk before the piece really com- 
mences. Dash. 



Elvin Hedges of Hedges Brothers 
and Jacobson has been confined to a 
hospital for several weeks past caus- 
ing the act to cancel time booked. 



VARIETY 



15 



Mrs. Dr. Munyon. 
Songs. 
10 Mins. 
Hamnierstein's. 

Some sense to that Old Dr. Munyon 
Boy. For years the Doc has been 
slipping over the good coin of the 
lealm to let the public know that 
"There is hope." Kvery time Doc said 
it, he had to pay. The Salvation Army 
had a little something on the Doc. 
They are the only ones who ever did. 
The Sals simply went out on the cor- 
ners and shouted it out, paying no 
ground rent for the corner used. It 
is just possible that Doc grew tired 
of slipping the coin across and dug 
around for a little advertising that 
would not necessitate the selling of 
3,000,000 more boxes of the pills to 
make up for. Why not, simplest thing 
in the world, a little scrap with the 
wife; separation proceedings; wife 
goes on the stage to earn an honest 
living and there you are! Oh, You 
Little Doctor. Well, if it's so. it all 
works out beautifullly. The papers 
devote much space to Mrs. Doc, and 
this week are falling for the big bull 
that she will retire from the boards 
if Doc will come across with $250,000. 
It's a lot of money, but if she means 
it, Carnegie and Rockefeller, who 
are trying to out-do each other giving 
cash away, can really do the public a 
genuine good if they will slip Mrs. 
Doc the coin and let her retire. Of 
course, this dope may be all wrong, 
but it is almost impossible to believe 
Mrs. Doc would have the nerve to do 
what she is doing in the way of an 
"act" unless it was some like reason. 
Anyway the Doctor may say softly to 
himself that if he did frame this 
"vaudeville debut," he has trimmed 
the papers for over the $250,000 his 
wife wants to quit the business. One 
New York dally gave a full page to 
Mrs. Doc's appearance (stage), and 
though that "notice" draws Doc's busi- 
ness, it will require about three years 
of continuous advertising for the pa- 
per to get even on the space. So far 
this week Old Doc Munyon has had 
a million dollars worth of advertising, 
lacking a dollar and a half. This ought 
to be enough to cover up that de- 
ficiency. About Mrs. Doc's "act." She 
has "a act" because the program 
listed her, and there was a card on 
the stage. Even Mrs. Munyon remain- 
ed on the stage all through the "act." 

Dash. 



Montscrrat and Corwin. 

Dramatic Sketch. 

1» Min.; Three (Interior). 

The man essays two roles, first ap- 
pearing as the oppressed mill man, 
whose interests are about to be ab- 
sorbed by the "trust" and later im- 
personating the aged mill magnate, 
whose signature to certain papers will 
crush the former financially. The 
woman acts the part of the old capi- 
talist's daughter, erstwhile sweetheart 
of the man who seeks her father's 
life at the opening of the act. The 
talk deals with organized labor, the 
power of money, and the daughter's 
efforts to save her father's life. The 
protean ability of the man is pro- 
nounced, and on the "small time"' 
the act was received with much fa- 
vor, The story Is plausible. 

Mark. 



Grace La Rue. 
Songs and Dances. 
10 Mins.; ^our. 
American. 

Grace LaHue has returned to vaude- 
ville. One can stop right there, and 
say nothing further, for the statuesque 
Grace is always the same, but on 
this occasion she has been decidedly 
unfortunate in her choosing of both 
numbers and her accompanist as far 
as the gallery is concerned. Miss La- 
Rue during her ten minutes on the 
stage displays two costumes. Her 
opening number "The Pipes of Pan," 
in which she makes known the fact 
that she is a "sure enough" prima 
donna, started the gallery, but she 
fared better with a more popular dit- 
ty about "Birdie." There is a whist- 
ling bit to it which caught the popu- 
lar fancy. After this Gracie leaves 
the stage for two minutes to change 
her costume. The accompanist, who 
is a skilled pianist, til Ted in the time 
with a classical selection, which while 
pleasing to those seated in the lower 
poition of the house, was disliked by 
those in the upper loft, who expressed 
(heir disapproval with applause inter- 
ruptions. When Miss LaRue return- 
ed to the stage half-clad in a creation 
of black and silver she almost startled 
the audience out of their seats. We 
have seen "some" costumes cut decol- 
lete, but never any carried out to the 
extreme of the one displayed by Miss 
LaRue. In this costume she delivered 
a song about charming people with 
her singing, or if her efforts in that 
direction did not answer the purpose 
she would dance, which she proceeded 
to do. Toward the end she very wise- 
ly permitted her collapsable turban to 
fall across her chest, hiding her nak- 
edness. The act did not fare very 
well. Fred. 



Coni'oy and Harvey. 
"Those Two Kids." 
8 Mins.; One. 
Ilaiiimerstein's. 

Two nice looking bo\s, Conroy and 
Harvey, fill in satisfactorily eight min- 
utes at liammerstein's with three bal- 
lads. The "Kids" are. in the boy so- 
prano class and get over because they 
are "kids." The act could have been 
framed up better. It appears as though 
some one had told the boys to go out, 
you say this and you say that, and 
then sing. While the "kids" art' all 
light, as an act they are not to be 
taken seriously. Dash. 



Allen Sisters. 

Singing. 

H Mins.; One.. 

With brand new wardrobe and a 
pleasing arrangement of songs, the 
Allen sisters present a refined act that 
should keep them working on the 
small time. With good voices, par- 
ticularly the soprano, her numbers 
alone are sufficient to sustain the act. 
The girls are brunettes of prepossess- 
ing appearance and well dressed. 

Marl: 



Haswell, Leigh and Griffith. 
"The Masqucradcrs" (Comedy). 
22 Mlns.; Four. 
Greenpoint. 

"The Masqueraders" may at some 
time or another have been a humor- 
ous little one-act playlet that ran 
about twelve or fourteen minutes, but 
in the manner that it is presented 
at present it will never achieve any 
great vogue. The germ of a very 
laughable plot is present in the of- 
fering even as ii now stands. Whether 
the fault lies with the trio who are 
in the ad or the author is question- 
able, although it would seem to be 
the fault of the former. There doesn't 
seem to be any reason for the inter- 
polated numbers. The first song by 
Berkeley Haswell, who carries the role 
of Achille Pomade, which contains the 
major portion of the comedy, takes 
the man out of his character entirely. 
He is a Parisian with a hairdrcss- 
ing shop in America. His opening lines 
are delivered with a French accent, 
but in the song he employs English, 
and later drops his dialect for a time, 
finally developing a German accent. 
Lisle Leigh, as Trixie Armour, the 
wife who has trapped her husband at 
a masque ball, gave quite the best 
performance of the three, but also 
insisted that she have a whirl at the 
singing. Harry Griffin as the husband 
hasn't much to do and therefore should 
do it better than he did. He also 
rendered a song, the title of which 
was "How Dare I?" Quite appropri- 
ate. If the singing were cut out, 
some one else cast for the French- 
man, who would hold to the dialect 
and the action freshened there might 
be a chance for it. Fred. 



Castellucin Four. 

Music. 

13 Min.; Four (Interior). 

Four men in plain band uniforms 
render classical and topical song hits 
on divers instruments, the numbers 
on the reed and brass registering a 
decided hit. The men show experi- 
ence, having probably played in con- 
cert bands and are putting over a 
musical act that would no doubt re- 
ceive favorable comment in an early 
spot on a big bill. They have the 
right idea and are "cleaning up" on 
the "small time." The travesty on 
Creatore is amusing. The "leader" 
could get more fun out of it by put- 
ting more life into his baton execu- 
tion. Mark. 



Queen and Ross. 

Dancing and Hitch Kicking. 

If Mins.; Four (Interior). 

A man and woman offer a diversi- 
fied specialty in which the high kick- 
, ing receives the most attention. The 
man is of acrobatic inclination and 
could work in more tumbling advan- 
tageously. The jokes' could be of a 
more up-to-date brand. Some of the 
dialog has no merit. Mark. 



Six Castillions. 

Acrobatic. 

11 Mins.; Four (Palace.) 

Colonial. 

Five men and a good looking young 
woman compose this sextet of acro- 
bats. The young woman dresses nice- 
ly, is a neat female ground tumbler 
and takes part in one or two of the 
formations. No one around the front 
of the Colonial seemed to have ny 
data on the Six Castillions. It is said, 
though, they are from a circus. A 
couple of the men look like foreign- 
ers, a couple of the others work like 
"Arabs," and the top mounter, the 
most youthful though tall, of the 
group, is the fastest ground tumbler 
who has been seen in New York. His 
movements are panther-like. In the 
two-high formations, where the best 
acrobatics are accomplished, he is just 
as quick. One of the best tricks re- 
calls a similar one performed by the 
Four Bards some time ago, and the 
feature is the Steln-Erretto "bridge" 
from a two high. It is very good, bar- 
ring the comedy, arriving too late in 
the turn for the action to be dc' yed 
by it. The girl fills in two necessary 
resting spells with handsprings acrops 
the stage each time. Otherwise the 
turn moves rapidly, with no "stalling" 
and niakes~~a~ nice closing number, 
without any sensationalism. While 
the Six Castillions dress very taste- 
fully in full white tights, with a small 
red sash, they seem to be under the 
impressions that, the dressing for the 
stage needs be no different from that 
of the circus ring -if they came from 
a circus. Anyway, this is a fault. 
The men should always wear trunks 
upon the stage if dressing in tights. 

' Sime. 

Smythe and llurtman. 
Songs and Talk. 
10 Mlns.; One. 
Greenpoint. 

Billy Smyth and Marie Hartman 
are presenting a singing and talking 
skit called "Before; and After.'" The 
title is obtained from a number that 
has two verses, a chorus and some In- 
cidental business with which they 
close. The opening is commonplace 
enough with the two singing a song, 
<lad in motor coats, at. the close of 
which the man announces that his 
partner will attempt a feat hereto- 
fore unknown to vaudeville, that of 
singing the words and music at the 
same time. After this the man has 
his inning with a number and then 
there is the "before and after" duct. 
The woman, makes a change of cos- 
tume and did very well in her single 
number. The act was on in the sec- 
ond position at the Greenpoint. This 
would seem to hi- a good spot for the 
act on any bill after a little more 
speed has been attained. Fred. 



Max Hirscliflcld leaves 'The Girl 
in the Train" at the Studebaker, Chi- 
cago, Saturday night, to become gen- 
eral musical director for Frazee & 
Lederer's attractions. He will be suc- 
ceeded with the Frank Daniels show 
by Antonio Heindl. 



Harry A>kln arrived in New York 
this week to confer with the writers 
and composers of the new musical 
play he will produce at the LaSalle 
theatre in Chicago. Addison Burk- 
hardt and Vincent Bryan are working 
"u the book and lyrics, while Jameg 
Barrett Is writing the music. 



The M11 nl el Is. 

Hand Balancers. 

8 Min.; lull Stage. 

"Small time" malingers will do well 
in booking these athletic young fel- 
lows. While the greater part of 
the routine is devoted to hand balanc- 
ing, the M.intells do some clever "Kls- 
ley" work l',y addinir more tricks, 
and wurk'ng faster, the men could fill 
in accmtal'l;. on an early position on 
big Mils. They have a pleasing ap- 
pearance. \!nrk. 



i6 



VARIETY 



PATHE'S ENTERPRISE. 

Broadway pedestrians could hardly 
believe their eyes Tuesday afternoon 
when three sheets were placed outside 
of Gane's Manhattan theatre announc- 
inf that pictures of the explosion In the 
Orand Central power house were on 
exhibition. 

Hardly had the echo of the explo- 
sion died away than the Pathe (Ameri- 
can) company had its film men at 
work. 

Scenes of the principal points of 
wreckage were then connected by the 
picture men. It was a big "ad" for 
William J. Oane and an achievement 
for the Pathe company. 

What is called "enterprise" In a 
picture of this sort over here Is ac- 
cepted as the expected in England. 
The Britons see pictures in the even- 
ing of special events happening the 
same day. The development is usually 
made upon a train. That Is in an 
instance where there Is opportunity 
for preparation. 

The Pathe Co., having had no ad- 
vance information regarding the explo- 
sion, must have moved with an un- 
wonted celerity to reach New York 
from Flushing, securing pictures of 
the scenes, almost before the smoke 
had cleared. 



LOEW'S FILMS FOR PROOTOR*S. 

Concurrent with the transaction 
which gave P. F. Proctor the control 
of Elizabeth, N. J., through the pur- 
chase of the Marcus Loew theatre 
there, went another deal, It is said. 

The second agreement was that the 
Loew picture reel department should 
supply the F. F. Proctor houses with 
films. That has now commenced. 

The Keith-Proctor picture theatres 
play "first run" films (those exhibited 
the same day they are first released 
for public inspection). It's some time 
since the Loew agency has heard of a 
first run, and even longer since its 
houses has had one, excepting two or 
three weeks afterwards. 

The K-P theatres are not connected 
in the transaction with the F. F. Proc- 
tor houses. 

The Loew service gives what are 
known as "commercials." A recent In- 
stance reported was when the Loew 
agency offered to furnish a circuit of 
thirty-five houses for $10 each weekly. 

In going into the Loew office, 
the Proctor circuit left Percy Waters, 
the "Association" rental agency and 
now general manager of the General 
Film Co. 



"GRAND CENTRAL POWER HOUSE EX- 
PLOSION." (Pathe.) 
Although a "rush film." the Pathe (Ameri- 
can) photographers give one an excellent Idea 
of the damage done by the explosion in the 
Orand Central power house Dec. 19, when 10 
people were killed and 160 In -..red. For a 
"special" It serves Its purpose admirably. The 
Immensity of the disaster is plainly conveyed. 
The film shows the raced buildings, masses of 
debris, stacks of bricks and mortar and the 
streets littered with all kinds of wreckage. The 
shop at the corner of Fifty-first street is seen 
with Its front wrecked and the police patrolling 
the line of disaster. The wrecked auto and 
demolished Lexington and Lenox Ave. trolley 
car shows what force the explosion had In the 
Grand Central neighborhood. The mounted 
police are also cameraed on duty. About six 
minutes are required for Its running. The 
photography is good considering the haste. 

MARK. 

"GET RICH QUICK" (Pathe). 

An old stage trick wherein makeup, trap 
doors and sliding panels are used to help a 
scheming man acquire wealth by fraudulent 
means gives the film arranger a chance to tell 
a story that is as old as the hills. There is 
too much scenery. The picture will do In a 
pinch. MARK. 

"HUNTING SEA LIONS IN TASMANIA." 
(Pathe). 
The Pathe camera operators did a splendid 
job of Invading the haunts of the sea Hon. The 
animals are shown on the rocks and In the 
water. Hunters get within close range and 

?lck them off a la sharpshooters. Like the pic- 
ure of the tiger hunt, many may not commend 
the slaughter and skinning of the seals, but 
the picture is interesting. MARK. 

"JOHN DOUGH AND THE CHERUB." (Selig) 
From the looks of things, the Idea of the 
human gingerbread man was taken from one 
of our former musical pieces. The picture 
gives much satisfaction. The young folks In 
particular will enthuse over the adventures of 
"John Dough" In Fairyland. The animals 
are well Impersonated. A timely film for the 
holiday season. MARK. 

"THE COLOR SERGEANTS HORSE." 
(Vltagraph). 
"Don," a trained horse does some excellent 
work. Some of the details lack complete ar- 
rangement and the supposed battle scene looks 
like a riding feature of a wild west show. The 
picture is worth while. MARK- 

"A COWBOY'S VINDICATION." (Essanay.) 
A smashing good film with plenty of thrills 
and some real western scenery. The theme Is 
on the order of "Arizona" where a shot from a 
mysterious source cuts short the life of a man 
who Is grappling at the time with another. One 
brother tries to dissuade anotherJ*ejp drink- 
ing, paying attention toy a dJastJlutey'tharacter 
and abusing his venerafll^motherr During a 
souffle, the "bad brother Is shef from behind. 
The "good brother" swears Jvengeance and 
tracks the murderer. J MARK. 

"THE LAW AND THE MAN." (Vltagraph.) 
An old story fairly well retold by the camera. 
An unscrupulous money Rhark plota to kill a 
young Inwyer who opposes him. Rut, of course 
he gets his Just deserts in the end and love nnd 
Justice triumph In the bargain. The court 
scene might have been better arranged. The 
photography is good. MARK. 



"THE RED CROSS SEAL." (Edison.) 

The Edison people will greatly help the sale 
of the Red Cross Christmas stamps with this 
film and for that reason should be commended. 
The story depicts the flgEl the White Plague 
workers are making In New York City, show- 
ing views of unsanitary tenement conditions in 
Cherry street, the open-air camp on top of the 
Vanderbllt Clinic and the results obtained by 
the right method of living. There is a love 
affair but It la the Red Cross stamp apneal that 
counts. MARK. 

"LITTLE SNOWDROP." (Pathe.) 

Said to have been adapted from Grimm's 
"Fairy Tales." Beautifully colored and with 
the camera work splendid throughout, this pic- 
ture pleases both the young and old. Coming 
at this time of the year, it will tickle the 
hearts of the fairy-loving children. The pic- 
ture affords good entertainment. The illusions 
are neatly climaxed. MARK. 

"SETH'S TEMPTATION." (Kalem.) 

A likely story well acted. The scenes are 
laid In the south, two of the leading types 
supposed to have been taken from the poor 
whites along the St. Johns river near Jackson- 
ville. The girl forgets her "Cracker" lover 
when a city chap p'ys his suit. The tempta- 
tion comes when Serh Is gunning and he has a 
splendid chance to Mil his rival. He changes 
his mind. Later a boat capsizes and the girl 
nnd the city boy-'are thrown Into the water. 
Seth dashes to the rescue and after a long 
swim, brings both to shore. The photography 
meets all requirements. MARK. 

"HOROES* CHRISTMAS." (Pathe.) 

A bunch of tramps hold up a train, but find 
a moneyless crowd of commuters. However, 
a crate of turkeys fall Into their hands and a 
feast In a lonely place follows. Not until they 
give an exhibition of hungry men devouring 
roasted turkey do they find that the box is 
marked "Returned nnd." They are rounded 
up by the police and marched off to Jail. The 
picture Is not very funny but will be accepted 
for Its Yuletlde appearance. MARK. 

"CHARLIE AND KITTY IN BRUSSELS." 
(Pathe.) 
The rambles of two mischievous kids gives 
the camera an opportunity to show some good 
views of the Royal Palace. City Hall, and other 
points of Interest In Brussels. Scenes of the 
country are also displayed. Good photography. 

MARK. 

"THE TYRANT OF FLORENCE." (Urban- 
Eclipse.) 
A typical foreign picture in which a family 
is persecuted through failure to obey the man- 
dates of a tyrannical ruler. Because the par- 
ents refused to salute the Podesta's hat, they 
were sentenced to death. The daughter Is re- 
prieved through the irresponsibility of the 
tyrant. Later, she makes the Podesta think he 
is some pumpkins In order to revenge the death 
of her parents by giving him poison. Grue- 
some from start to finish. MARK. 



"THE JOKE THEY PLAYED ON BUMP- 
TIOUS." (Edison.) 
On a par with some of the "Hank and Lank" 
films which thr Essanay people turn out but 
fall to Mt good comedy. There Is quite a 
"stnaph-up" at the finale. Bumptious destroy- 
ing the furniture at. the club where he has 
been made a victim of practical Jokers A 
few laughs. MARK. 




My friend abroad writes me that 
the Princess Rajah now has a busi- 
ness manager, Clifford Fischer, who 
I am told, was once connected with an 
agency in New York. He left 
for the other side and became a mem- 
ber of the H. B. Marinelli staff. Then 
Rajah came to Paris. I saw her the 
opening night at the Folies Marlgny. 
She certainly needed a manager then, 
for it seemed to we Americans pres- 
ent the management was doing every- 
thing in its power to spoil Rajah's 
turn. After leaving Paris though, I 
understand she was very successful. 
My friend abroad says that not only 
will she secure a manager in Mr. Fis- 
cher, but very likely a husband, as 
the report is out they are engaged. 
When Mr. Fischer was in New York 
last, he brought a bride with him, 
so perhaps there has been a divorce 
in the Fischer family since then that 
New York knows nothing of. 



have to work faster, judge. They are 
walking out on you." 



Dora Shubert-Wolf, a sister of the 
theatrical Shuberts and who was mar- 
ried about fifteen months ago, became 
the mother of a baby girl last week. 



Another interesting event to come 
will have Mrs. Dr. Jesse Heiman 
(Louis Henry who was) as the cen- 
tral figure. Mrs. Heiman retired 
from the stage where she was so well 
known and successful upon marrying 
Dr. Heiman, one of the leading phy- 
sicians of Syracuse, N. Y., though a 
very young man. 



A current monthly magazine has 
printed a picture of E. J. Bowes, the 
wealthy westerner, and his wife, Mar- 
garet Illington (formerly Mrs. Dan- 
iel Frohman) seated at a dining ta- 
ble. The caption states the couple 
are at breakfast. As each is in eve- 
ning dress, western people must re- 
main out until a very late hour. Miss 
Illington, who gave as one of the 
reasons for her marriage to Mr. Bowes 
that she wanted the joys of homelife 
and motherhood, has now returned to 
the footlights. 



If it's not brand new, blame it on 
Nellie Revell, for if you do, Nellie 
can shift the responsibility to 
someone else, as she thinks (as I do) 
that this is some of Johnny Stanley's 
"quick s uff" which has not before ap- 
peared in print. While motoring one 
day Mr. Stanley and his party were 
apprehended for speeding. Arriving 
at the court room, Mr. Stanley was 
brought before the bar of justice. 

"What's your name?" asked the 
court. 

"Johnny Stanley." 

"What's your business?' ' 

"If I won't get anything extra for 
admitting it, I'm an actor," replied 
Mr. Stanley. 

"What's the charge?" inquired the 
pompous looking dispenser of ten-or 



A New York dally lately made fran- 
tic efforts to verify the story of a "lit- 
tle party" given in the Main Street 
District the other night. It occurred 
in a hotel not far from "The Square." 
Several notables were present, all wo- 
men. The party was a "female stag." 
Two of the women are very well 
known upon the stage. The frivolity 
and hilarity commenced after theatre 
time and lasted until bright daylight, 
which isn't arriving very—early these 
days. The feature of the evening and 
which excited the curiosity of the New 
York paper, was a message sent over 
to a Turkish bath. The daily had 
everything connected with the story 
excepting the verification. The paper 
is still at work on It. If the paper 
lands that story "stags" won't be dated 
afterwards from "The Seeley Dinner" 
any more. 



There 1b apt to be another delight- 
ful little scandal when a certain "sin- 
gle" starts detectives on the trail of 
"hubby" also in the profession. This 
is his second matrimonial venture. He 
has but lately split with a female part- 
ner, formerly a feature in sev- 
eral Broadway musical comedies, and 
has taken another in the act. Before 
leaving, "hubby" stated he was going 
to grow a moustache so that none of 
the "gum-shoes" could identify him on 
the road. 



Mrs. Norman E. Selby's suit for 
divorce against Kid McCoy was tried 
this week. No defense was made by 
the Kid, who has been away from New 
York for some weeks. 



CA11L HAGENBECK NOT DEAD. 

Cincinnati, Dec. 22. 

A cable from Germany that William 
Hagenbeck had died caused the 
"morgues" of the local papers to cast 
out an obituary on Carl Hagenbeck, 
the well-known animal collector and 
trainer. 

Some of the papers printed death 
notices that will make Carl feel well 
satisfied with himself upon reading 
them. William was his brother. 



WINCH RETURNS TO "BILLS." 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 

Louis E. Cooke, general agent of 
the "Two Bills" "Wild West," and 
Frank Winch, who will again be press 
agent of the show, were in Chicago 
last Saturday en route from pawnee, 
Okla., to New York. 

They went west for the dedication 
of Pawnee Bill's $25,000 bungalow, 
the other participants in the festivi- 
ties being Col. Wm. F. Cody ("Buf- 
falo Bill") and Maj. John M. Burke, 
the veteran press representative of the 
show. 



ten, as he pawed over the top of htW. Mr. Winch, who has permanently 
desk with glasses on forehead look- "^separated himself from the New York 
ing for the written complaint. Mr. office of the Billboard, will devote him- 
Stanley let him look for about three self exclusively to press work for the 
seconds, then remarked: "You will "Two Bills" hereafter. 



VARIETY 



17 



Norton Sisters. 
Hongs and Dances. 
12 Mins.; One. 
Hammerstein's. 

Opening the show at Hammerstein's 
the Norton Sisters have nothing that 
recommends them for the big time. 
The girls have a "sister act" of the 
usual sort. The voices are a bit ahead 
of the general run, but it will take 
a rearrangement to place them in line 
for the better grade of houses. Open- 
ing with a lively march number they 
start right. Each of the girls then 
essays a solo, the character song go- 
ing the best, although the girl should 
work on the character matter a bit 
more. She is not convincing at pres- 
ent. The finish is a loose dance ar- 
rangement in which the girls _change 
to scarecrow outfits. The dance is not 
as strong as it should be. The girls 
seem to have ability but it will take 
work and thought to bring them to 
the fore. At present they should do 
well In the smaller houses. 

Dash. 



La Belle Clarke. 
High School Horse. 
11 Mins. Four. 
American. 

A very pretty sight act. La Belle 
Clarke is a horsewoman of great ex- 
perience and considerable showman- 
ship. The animal she rides has been 
carefully trained, going through clever 
tricks in a finished manner. A poodle 
who works with the horse is also a 
well trained animal. In the closing 
position at the American the act did 
fairly. With a shorter show it would 
have fared better. Fred* 



Adria. 

Singing. 

14 Mins.; One. 

Only singing is attempted by Adria, 
three numbers being offered but her 
voice is not strong enough to carry 
her beyond the "small time." Perhaps 
this young woman may have been 
suffering with hoarseness when seen 
but what effort was made failed to 
show any range or quality. A bet- 
ter impression could probably be 
made by Adria adopting a more reci- 
tative style on two of her numbers. 
Her "Alamo Rag" selection receives 
the most attention. Mark. 



Marie Mnson. 

Singing. 

11 Min.; One. 

Possessing a sweet soprano voice 
of excellent range and the knack of 
using it to good advantage, Marie 
Mason elicited the most applause of 
any "single" on the Manhattan bill. 
While her voice lacks volume, it has 
been well cultivated. Miss Mason 
teings three (numbers, her first the 
best. More attention to gestures 
would permit her to appear at ease. 
A rearrangement of songs would help. 

Mark. 



PEARL STEVENS DIVORCED. 

Chicago, Dec. 22. 
Pearl Stevens was granted a di- 
vorce from her husband, George B. 
Scanlon recently by Judge Dupuy in 
the Superior Court. She will open 
in vaudeville. 



The Cromwells. 
Juggling. 

8 Mins.; Four. 
American. 

The Cromwells present a very 
speedy juggling act. The principal 
is a female impersonator who fooled 
the audience Monday evening at the 
American entirely. The second mem- 
ber is a "kiddie." An excuse is of- 
fered for his presence with the open- 
ing which gets a laugh. With the 
advent of the member who dresses in 
soubret fashion, a routine of juggling 
which ranges from Indian clubs to a 
galvanized scrub pail, a long handled 
scouring brush, feather duster and 
dishpan, is presented. The latter four 
are all handled at once. The boy with 
the act manages to secure some real 
laughs with his comedy falls. A plate 
throwing finish at the close pulls down 
a goodly share of applause for the 
turn. In an early position it will fit 
any bill with honors. Fred. 



OUT OF TOWN 



La Belle Lillith. 

Posing. 

7 Mins.; Two (Special Set). 

Orpheum, Oakland, Cal. 

La Belle Lillith poses in strip tights 
with stereopticon effects, offering in 
all twenty-eight poses. Making her 
entrance from the side, plush cur- 
tains part for her to step into posi- 
tion on a slightly raised platform. Il- 
luminated slides at the bottom of the 
platform announce the poses in order 
of appearance. In opening position 
the act had hard going, but towards 
tho finish caught on and those seated 
accorded liberal appreciation, the act 
closing strong. Among the poses of- 
fered "At the Spring," "An Arab," 
"The Snowstorm," and "Hiawatha" 
were exceptionally artistic and liked 
the best. "The Vampire" was strik- 
ing in effect, but could be improved 
by Miss Lillith facing slightly away 
from the audience. The poses are all 
of a modest nature, the slides having 
tho effect of draping the figure, which 
at no time is in clear outline. Among 
red fire subjects of different nations 
for the finish, "Liberty" scored im- 
mensely, not only because of senti- 
ment, but through the beauty and 
strength of the subject. La Belle Lil- 
lith deserved a better position and 
when given it will keep well up with 
the running on any bill. 

Fountain. 



Hamilton Bros. 

Comedy Acrobats. 

O Mins.; Full Stage (Exterior). 

San Francisco. 

"Knockabout Act" is the billing of 
the Hamilton Bros., which aptly de- 
scribes it. In comedy make-up they 
go through a routine of slap-bang 
knockabouts that arc near acrobatics, 
running in a line of talk, followed by 
arming themselves with a couple of 
inflated bladders and banging each 
other about to their hearts' content 
the property man taking a try at them 
with a slap-stick whenever the oppor- 
tunity offers. Theyfinlsh with a rapid 
watercolor landscape drawing, clever- 
ly done. As a laugh producer the act 
is ridiculous enough to prove most 
amusing. Fountain. 



Mr. and Mrs. Voelker. 
"Twilight In the Studio.** 
21 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 
Keith's, Philadelphia. 

When Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Voel- 
ker were first presented in vaudeville 
by Manager H. T. Jordan about six 
years ago, there was no intention on 
the part of the musicians to enter the 
field permanently. Since that time, the 
Voelkers have made a departure from 
the concert class and entered the 
category of high grade musical acts. 
This week Mr. and Mrs. Voelker 
are presenting for the first time 
in the east "Twilight in the Stu- 
dio" and they have built up a musical 
offering which should have no trouble 
in meeting with approval on the best 
bills in the principal houses. It is a 
musical classic with just enough of 
the vaudeville flavor about it to re- 
move it from the concert group. The 
sketch has been laid out with taste 
and care to support the idea, the 
coloring and designing of the special 
set being in close harmony with the 
principal of the sketch. This was 
specially designed by . Mrs. Voelker, 
who in addition to being an accom- 
plished musician is a painter and de- 
signer of much merit. The musical 
portion of the act has also been nicely 
arranged, there being one light com- 
edy number called "Evolutions of a 
Musician" which graduates the scale 
from the beginner to the master. Mr. 
Voelker is a master of the violin, skill- 
ed in the art of technique and his 
playing is of the kind which impresses 
the music lover. In all his numbers, 
except the variated "Carnival of Ven- 
ice" he was accompanied by Mrs. 
Voelker at the piano, from whom he 
received excellent support. In a pro- 
gram of variety and following a live- 
ly comedy sketch tho musical act 
showed to splendid advantage and at 
the finish the musicians were reward- 
ed with several recalls which were 
deserved. (Jcorgc M. Young. 



SI lay lie and King. 
Songs und Talk. 
14 Mins.; One. 
San Francisco. 

The billing of these two clever boys 
re ds "Advanced Hebrew Entertain- 
ers," quite appropriate. Both appear 
"straight" in neat fitting suits, open- 
ing with a medley number. What 
talk is introduced contains little "gag- 
ging," being principally misconstrued, 
with just enough sandwiched in to 
prove effective. King has a tendency 
to drop his dialect at times, which 
might be rectified by dropping the dia- 
lect altogether, allowing Shayne to 
handle that alone, with the comedy 
which he does well, having the fea- 
tures and a natural and unconscious 
comedy appearance. Shayne's falsetto 
voice, which approaches a surprising 
soprano is featured in several pleas- 
ing selections and proved in addition 
a valuable comedy asset, "The Last 
Rose of Summer" being used for an 
encore number. For a sure fire com- 
edy feature Shayne and King will give 
a good account of themselves on any 
bill. In "No. 8" position following 
six singing acts, the audience at the 
National were loath to let them go. 

Fountain. 



Geo. W. Leslie and Go. (8). 
"Leave It To Me** (farce). 
18 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Geo. W. Leslie, remembered for his 
excellent work in "The Runaway 
Girl," opened here in a pleasing, quick 
action farce. The story concerns Per- 
cy and Tessie Wintergreen who have 
just returned from their honeymoon. 
Percy is presumed to be a model youth. 
But he had had an "affair" with a 
chorus girl, and wishes to obtain some 
letters rashly written to her. She 
calls at the house and is seen leaving 
by the bride. When asked for an ex- 
planation Percy fails to deliver the 
goods, whereupon Tessie declares she 
will return to mother. At this junc- 
ture Major Drum (Mr. Leslie) whose 
eccentricity is the militia with gold 
lace, makes his appearance. He 
promises to help Percy out of his 
trouble. But instead, he further tan- 
gles things up by mistaking Percy's 
wife for the chorus girl, causing com- 
plications which, of course, in the 
end are explained away. The act is 
clean throughout and there is a good 
measure of comedy. Miss Saville, Miss 
Adair and Mr. Ford are of the cast 

/. B. Pulaski. 



William Brewer and Florence Bell. 
14 A Daughter of Eve," (Comedy). 
17 Mins.; Four (Fancy Set). 
Sun Francisco. 

A good comedy, played by two cap- 
able people, is "A Daughter of Eve." 
The story though not new is cleverly 
told and bright lines are scattered 
throughout. Miss Bell is a handsome 
and talented actress of striking ap- 
pearance. Both in comedy and the 
heavier requirements of her part Miss 
Bell handled in an effective manner 
keeping well away from the zone of 
burlesqu which several of the situa- 
tions closely approached. Mr. Brewer 
contributed excellent work, but has 
a tendency to overdo the comedy. The 
story deals with an extravagant 
"wifey," who in her desire to go her 
friends one better in personal adorn- 
mont, has gone beyond the liberal al- 
lowance of an indulgent "hubby" and 
placed herself at the mercy of a heart- 
less "modiste," who is making threat- 
ening demands for a settlement. The 
action in places might be faster, es- 
pecially so at the piano, with a little 
of the singing eliminated. A quick 
and snappy finish closes a good clean 
comedy. Fountain. 



Chas. Burke und Oo. 
"The Silver Moon" (Comedy). 
20 Mins.; Full Stage (Purlor). 
San Francisco. 

For pure unadulterated slapstick 
burlesque, Charlie Burke and Harriet 
Carter, ably assisted by a couple of 
nimble footed "picks" have the goods, 
in their second and latest edition of 
"The Silver Moon." The scone is laid 
in a "resterant" as one of the "shines" 
pronounces it. At the Chutes "The 
Silver Moon" shone brightly as a big 
applause ami laugh winner during its 
engag< in 'lit. For several years this 
act w:ih well known in variety with 
Grace Laltiio playing opposite Mr. 
Burke. Fountain. 



i8 



VARIETY 



FOLLIES OF N. Y. AND PAH1S. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 22. 

In cutting down the "Follies of New 
York and Paris," for the western trip, 
Hurtig & Seamon have reduced the 
running speed of the show so that it is 
bound to weaken the excellent im- 
pression made during the early part 
of the season when, as last season, it 
ranked with the very best burlesque 
shows on either circuit. The "Fol- 
lies" can still be classed well up 
among the leaders on its general ap- 
pearance and the work of those who 
still remain in the cast of principals. 
Charles Howard is still carrying the 
principal comedy role through in a 
capable manner but since the reduc- 
tion his efforts to keep the comedy up 
to high speed are more forced and 
the same good results are not secured. 
This falling off is principally notice- 
able in the first part, wMch was a 
snappy, lively running piece which 
moved smoothly and on a well balanc- 
ed keel. There is a much slower 
pace set now and at times it almost 
drags. This is plainly apparent in 
comparing the show with its early 
season form. Later the show hit 
top season but it was not until the 
clever dancing of the eight girls in 
the second scene that there appeared 
any reason for enthusiasm. It might 
be said that Tuesday afternoon's audi- 
ence was a bit frapped and the tinge 
of frigidity seemed to envelop all, ex- 
cept a few willing workers. In the 
second act, the prettily staged cafe 
scene woke things up and Howard 
started things going with a bit of 
snappy talk with Nell Capron. From 
this point on the "Follies" sailed along 
like the old show. 

The changes in the cast affect the 
male principals only, though there are 
others missing and the chorus line 
has certainly been reduced. Saul 
Powder has taken Al Canfield's place 
and is securing splendid results con- 
sidering that he has had the part only 
a few days. Powder is rlaying the 
role of the flashy grafter almost 
straight and dressing it in classy style. 
He also stands out prominently in the 
singing line putting over two or three 
song hits. Murry Belmont has Ned 
Norton's part and though Norton can- 
not; boast of much of a voice, the 
change has not been with the best re- 
sult, for Belmont has not the voice 
to put his songs over and his number 
with Jennie Austin in the first scene 
tell flat when it should have gone 
over, as one of the big hits. Aside 
from this B'elmont does nicely and 
should improve. 

Bert Chapman moved up into the 
place left vacant by Powder. Chapman 
does fairly well, but has no singing 
voice and the dancing specialty with 
Powder went far below its usual aver- 
age. 

The lack of snap to the comedy 
seems to be no fault of Howard's as 
lie works hard and can handle ma- 
terial, but with the support weakened 
it places a handicap on him which 
tells. One good number, that of the 
French dolls being delivered in boxes 
is missing. The dolls dance, but the 
effoct is not there. In the ball room 
scene where the dressing is notice- 
able, the appearance is injured by 
the men wearing their hats and Pow- 
der offends in the same manner in 



the cafe scene. In a show dressed 
as well as the "Follies" this fault is 
not pardonable. There is one comedy 
scene at this point among three men 
which is carried too long, giving the 
show another halt. 

Jennie Austin, Ada Ayres and Nell 
Capron remain as the principal wo- 
men and there is little room for fault 
llnding where they are concerned for 
the three have looks and ability to 
All their roles. Miss Ayres is there 
strong with the voice, with looks to 
back it up and she with Powder, put 
over one of the song hits of the show. 
Nell Capron remains rather idle un- 
til the last act when she takes hold 
and remains prominently in view. 
When Jennie Austin's contributions in 
the way of looks are considered you 
can hardly ask for more for she does 
more than her share in holding the 
attention of the house while on the 
stage and she puts her numbers over 
in good shape. Jennie is some dresser, 
or at least some near-dresser for she 
is quite liberal with the display of 
uncovered back and shoulders. This 
may be the reason for Howard telling 
her she has a bright future behind 
her. But Jennie is a peachy looking 
soubret and this goes a long way with 
a burlesque show. 

The "Follies" could stand a couple 
of good voices, for aside from Miss 
Ayres and Saul Powder, the show is 
weak on principals with voices. Howard 
sends his two or three numbers over 
in good shape and he with Henry P. 
Nelson, who plays the German role 
quietly effectively worked up Doro- 
thy Haydan's "scarecrow" bit to a hit 
point. A specialty or two might also 
inject the needed speed, the whirl- 
wind dance of Martin Ferrari and Ma- 
bel Percival, which is programed, also 
being among the absent ones. 

With the present cast of princi- 
pals and the lively dancing choristers, 
the "Follies" cannot go back far 
enough to be called a poor show, but 
the memory of what the show was 
last season and early this season still 
remains fresh and the present show 
suffers in comparison. 

Ueoryc M. Young. 



UNION SQUARE. 

Perhaps it was the lack of enthusi- 
asm which made the bill at the Union 
Square the first half cf the week seem 
out of kelter, but after one sizes up 
the bill as a whole it will be seen that 
this show is some points behind many 
others which the Union Square has 
featured. B*ut as things are invari- 
ably quiet in theatricals prior to the 
debut of Chris Kringle, the bill was 
accepted in the usual holiday spirit. 

"In the Subway" showed possibili- 
ties, but was disappointing. It has 
flashes of genuine humor but there 
is too much of a tendency to exag- 
gerate. 

Mack and Barron worked hard and 
pleased with their parodies. Queen 
and Ross and Mile. Zlta (New Acts). 

The lecture was on the Salvation 
Army. Pictures followed each act. 

\fnrk. 



Walter C. Kelly was the occasion for 
an enthusiastic outburst by the Aus- 
tralian dramatic critics at Mr. Kelly's 
first appearance over there last month. 



YANKEE DOODLE GIRLS. 

The show makes one of the fastest 
starts of any that has been seen on 
either Wheel this season. The speed 
is kept up for about fifteen minutes, 
but then, with the advent of the male 
principals, it slows up and drags to 
a close that seemed miles away from 
the starting point. 

The producer must be given credit 
lor having picked one of the hardest 
working choruses that has been seen. 
Also that he has not gone in for 
show girls or "ponies." The girls are 
all of the "medium" class. When the 
sixteen are on the stage they are an 
imposing array of dashing coryphees. 

F. W. Diukins has evidently taken 
the cue that "girls are the answer to 
burlesque shows," and he has certain- 
ly given them enough work to do in 
the first part, which is entitled "An 
Irish Devil." 

In the book of the "Irish Devil" 
there is naught that can be praised. 
It is lacking sadly in comedy. 

Harry Seyon, principal comedian of 
the show, and who essays the titu- 
lar role in the opening piece, is the 
author. He has devised all of the sit- 
uations so that after Harry Seyon has 
once taken the stage he is never ab- 
sent from it for more than a minute 
at a time. This would not be so 
bad if lie aided materially in the fun 
making. The others might have a 
chance. 

During the first fifteen minutes of 
the action there are six musical num- 
bers. The opening finds the chorus 
dressed in knee length skirts with the 
American flag used for the dressing 
scheme, with three of the female prin- 
cipals in front, two in tights and one 
in a soubret costume. The numbers 
are given in quick succession, with 
Sadie Huested, Julia Seyon, Jennie 
Gladstone, Collins and Hawley and 
Joe Dixon, leading. Then come the 
male principals. The old pill "gag" 
is poorly worked up. A rough house 
boxing bout drew a few laughs. There 
are two other scenes meant for laughs 
in the first part, but they only serv- 
ed the purpose moderately. A poker 
game, which winds up with the bet- 
ting of clothes and a scene near the 
opening where the comedian acts as 
a couch with a rug pulled over his 
back. 

It is the numbers and the chorus 
that save the show. Of the former 
there are a-plenty and the latter work 
hard changing costumes incessantly. 

During the first part Miss Gladstone 
seenu to be the bright particular spot 
in the show, for she has been graced 
with a comely figure and has a per- 
sonality that sends her work over in 
good shape. Sadie Huested and Julia 
Seyon make many changes of costume 
and work hard. The latter was evi- 
dently • suffering from a slight cold. 
There is but one number that could 
be improved in the first part, and 
that is the bathing song. With a bet- 
ter selection this could easily be made 
the hit of the opener, and if a wave 
illusion were employed it would be 
a riot. 

The olio has three acts drawn from 
the principals, and two added attrac- 
tions. This part ran an hour. It 
was opened by Collins and Hawley in 
a song and dance offering, good 



CITY. 

After experimenting with the "two- 
a-day." at prices ranging to $1, Wil- 
liam Fox changed the policy and 
prices of this 14th street theatre. The 
house was jammed Monday afternoon 
and evening. 

Fox may still try another experiment 
if the present proposition fails to pan 
out. At least 100,000 free tickets 
were distributed with a lavish hand 
and there was a big return on the 
opening day. As the tickets were good 
for this week only, the audiences were 
of large proportions. The parallel will 
be drawn next week although at this 
season of the year even the "pop" 
houses are affected. 

Some of the acts had been seen on 
Fourteenth street before and were 
given a "reception" when appearing. 
The City orchestra helped consider- 
ably. Fred Hylands is director. 

Continuous shows are given from 1 
to 11 p. m. Prices 10-15-25. Smok- 
ing permitted in first balcony. 

Sea lie Allen and Co. started the 
Iaugh-mtaking. but it remained for 
Harry LeClair, with his female im- 
personations, to stir up the gallery 
gods and they responded enthusias- 
tically. 

Dow and Dow are 14th street fa- 
vorites. Camp's "Dangers of 1929" 
touched off a display of patriotism 
with electrical effects, which depicted 
what dangers will beset the world in 
nineteen years from now. Africa, 
China and the North Pole were only 
shown on the danger route. 

Haskell and Henard, singers and 
dancing, got over nicely, and Marley" 
and Tuite did well, their imaginary 
bit getting the most laughs. The 
Musical Mays pleased with string mu- 
sic and closed with version of "Yid- 
disher Cowboy," the three men and 
one woman wearing wild west garb. 

Only one reel, "John Dough and 
the Cherub" (Licensed), a first run 
film, was offered as the acts followed 
each other. Mark. 



enough, followed by the Seyons with 
songs. An eccentric acrobatic turn 
presented Sherman and Lukin. Next 
to closing was Joe Dixon and Harry 
Hearn in a talking act and the closers 
were "The Watermelon Trust," which 
pulled down the hit of the evening 
with the aid of local "gags." 

The burlesque was a general rough 
house affair "On the Road." Here the 
chorus make but three appearances. 
The setting is a section of a Pull- 
man sleeper and much "rough stuff" 
is pulled with all of the old sleep- 
ing car jokes ever heard. While the 
old timers are under cover the prin- 
cipals try for laughs by throwing wads 
of paper around the car, trying to 
hit the principal comedian. This is 
supposed to constitute the principal 
fun element in the closer. 

During this part, the Gladstone sis- 
ters carry off the honors with two of 
the three numbers there. 

If the show had kept up the speed 
with which it started it would have 
been one of the fastest on either 
Wheel, for it has the production, cos- 
tumes, and girls (principals and 
chorus). The lack is comedy an"(l 
comedians. Fred. 



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FOLIES HERtiERE, PARIS. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,500.) 

Paris, Dec. 12. 

The 1911 revue of the Folies Ber- 
gere was successfully produced Dec. 
3. There was not a single wait, not 
a false entry, nor a missing acces- 
sory. 

The registered authors, P. L. Flers 
and E. Heros, have not anything new, 
but Clement Bannel, the manager, has 
expended money galore in mounting 
this great *.*oduction. The daily re- 
ceipts since the opening have been on 
an average of $1,900. 

The foreign contingent is large, 
consisting, however, uniquely, of clev- 
er dancers. There are no vaudeville 
acts introduced at present, though it 
is anticipated that such numbers will 
be brought in from time to time, the 
revue being expected to hold the stage 
for six months, with a minimum of 
four months, for which period the ma- 
jority of the actual contracts are made. 

The greatest feature among the 
strangers is without doubt the play- 
ing of Reba and Inez Kaufman — but 
hardly strangers, for they were here 
for six months two years ago. They 
have several roles, which they handle 
well, even to speaking and singing in 
French. In a scene representing the 
rivalry between Polaire and Miss 
Compton, they are real impersonators. 

The Sisters Kaufman also have a 
pretty scene showing the "impossible 
kiss," on account of the large hats 
worn by the ladies in 1810. Events 
*jf a century ago are then passed in 
review with good effect. Margurite 
Haney has taken upon her young 
shoulders the mantle of Miss Comp- 
ton at the Folies Bergere, and her 
acts are quite equal to those of the 
former English "prima donna." She 
has several dances with Chevalier, a 
French star, which are much ap- 
plauded. 

J. W. Jackson has evidently also 
assumed Pome's position of ballet 
master, and is responsible ror the 
arranging of the dances. The troupe 
of English girls is certainly better 
than that of last year, and Jackson's 
troupe of eight lads present some 
clean work. Claudius, a local com- 
edian, has his usual funny phlegmatic 
roles, and is ably supported by Maurel. 

Jane Maniac fulfilled a difficult 
part at the last moment, and is per- 
haps quite as good as Gaby Deslys, 
though the same interest is not at 
present centered on her. The other 
roles are well sustained by capable 
people, and the chorus the prettiest 
we have had for some time. This, 
albeit, is the acme of the talent of 
many. 

The production equals that of last 
season, but not that of 19 09, though 
the costumes could not be better. The 
distribution of standards of Napoleon, 
inspired by David's famous picture, is 
one of the most elaborate stage sets 
imagined. The final tableau, the 
CIotH of the Field of Gold, is splendid 
but not new. There is a moving pic- 
ture showing Henley regatta, open- 
ing afterwards onto a real garden 
party scene, but the film is much coo 
long. Several cuts must be made in 
order to finish by mid^ght, so within 
a few days the "r pv iic ' will have set- 
tled down to a ...ectacular production, 



COLONIAL. 

(Est hunted Cost of Show, $3,875.) 

"The week before Christmas" ex- 
cuses anything in the show business. 
Notwithstanding though the Colonial 
Monday evening had an extraordinary 
attendance for this time, though not 
a large crowd. Besides the show ran 
nicely, starting well and keeping up 
to nearly the finish. 

Outside of a couple of women in the 
"Buster Brown" sketch, Louise Wil- 
lis (Christy and Willis), the female 
member of the Six Castillions (New 
Acts), closing the show, and the col- 
ored member of The Kemps, opening, 
there were no girls in the perform- 
ance. Rather an odd occurrence, 
which may indicate a shortage of fe- 
males in vaudeville. There could not 
be an over supply. 

The three big acts were Taylor. 
Kranz and White, "The Oath" and 
Vilmos Westony (New Acts). The 
"three-act" and Westony each had a 
piano. 

Speaking of "trios," Taylor, Kranz 
and White seem to lay over any who 
have appeared in New York. These 
boys are different. They vary the 
turn, have no soloists, each seems 
equally proficient in the singing, and 
two apparently possess qualities of first 
class comedians, without either over- 
working that end. The one who in- 
terposes a little "Yiddish" talk now 
and then could give points on dialect 
to some Hebrew comedians. 

For about the first time, anyway, 
when seen, Christy and Willis have 
a decent position this week, "No. 3," 
and Christy, the juggler, put it over. 
He brought laughs with his "props," 
scenery and talk. Several effects are 
original, and he has worked them out 
for good comedy results. Miss Willis 
did one dance, changed her clothes 
and looked very nice. Christy is on 
the track of a big comedy juggling 
turn where the actual juggling is to 
be the least. He should keep right 
after it. 

Another western "three-act" is the 
Three Lyres, musical boys, who were 
in the "No. 2" spot. The trio has a 
good comedian, and all play well, but 
need to rearrange the routine. The 
finish In "one" should be with the 
mariambaphone. They might consider 
whether it would not be as well to 
drop the euphoniums altogether. 

Master Gabriel and Co. played 
"Buster Brown" under another title. 
It's a scream for the children, while 
enjoyed by everyone. Gabriel makes 
a dandy little kid, while Edwin Lamar 
as "Mutt" ("Tigc") gets the animal 
skin away over for a laugh whenever 
he moves. 

The going was pretty fast by this 
time (seoontl after intermission) for 
Hoey and Lee to stand up well at 
10:4 0. Though they raced through 
the act, the Hebrew parodists could 
not hold the audience. 

Frank Keenan in "The Oath" made 
a deep impression, closing the first 
half. Mr. Keenan is a great charac- 
ter actor. • Sinn: 

which will attract Ml visitors to the 
gay city. 

There is no wit to speak of, and 
the different authors seem to have 
concentrated their efforts on produc- 
ing a feast for the eyes, and not for 
tho mind. Ken. 



FIFTH AVENUE. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $3,000). 

After shifting every number on the 
program Monday night the show final- 
ly ran in first-class shape. A bill 
without particularly looking strong on 
the boards turned out to be a fast per- 
formance, with no bad Spots. Of 
course, there was a drawback here and 
there. If there were not, it wouldn't 
be the Filth Avenue. Anytime the 
show at the Filth Avenue runs 
through without a hitch of any kind 

someone may lose their job for negli- 
gence. The houBe Monday night con- 
sidering the season was exceedingly 
good. 

Schrode and Mulvey opened the 
show, an unusual position for them, 
but still the eccentric acrobatic and 
dancing pair should pat themselves on 
the back rather than teel slighted, lor 
they started the show off with a 
smashing hit and got the audience in 
a happy frame of mind from the start, 
helping every act that followed. The 
rough house finish and the pantomime 
stuff and dancing all scored strongly. 
Four or five bows opening the show 
is u record that few have equalled. 

Dora Kouco, "No. 2," has not been 
seen hereabouts for some time. She 
comes back with her violin and with- 
out the Gypsy makeup, but with the 
latest thing in violin acts, a "ragtime" 
arrangement, for which she is not 
suited. Dora would do well while 
everyone else is going in for "rags" 
to stick to the old lines. She plays 
well enough and has the appearance 
which does not require the "ragtime" 
she cannot do. In a short skirt a lit- 
tle after the Gypsy fashion she makes 
as pretty a picture as one would care 
to see and the playing becomes a sec- 
ondary consideration. 

Selma Bratz is doing a dandy little 
act. The girl ran through her entire 
routine without the slightest sign of 
a miss and she seems to be improving 
all the time. Many of the men jug- 
glers can well wonder "why" after 
once seeing this little girl work. 
Mother Bratz is still there with the 
bubbles working well up the stage. 
Selma handles the torches just as well 
as Salerno (the first to show them 
over here) did. Salerno taught her, 
so she should. 

Stuart Barnes sang and talked, 
keeping the audience in the good na- 
ture in which he had found them. 
Claude Gillingwater and Co. and Ethel 
Green (New Acts). 

Billy B. Van and the L'eaumont Sis- 
ters were a big laughing success. Van 
is doing a lot of new stuff, it is all 
funny, lie keeps the house laughing 
for a full half hour with no break. 
The Beaumont Sisters make a dandy 
looking sister combine! and they play 
to the comedian to just the proper de- 
gree. 

The Great Richards was moved 
from opening to closing after the mat- 
inee. Richards is working almost en- 
tirely in a purple scheme. Purple 
\elvet curtains are used and all his 
dressing runs to that shade. It is a 
dressy and classy arrangement. Rich- 
ards' feminine makeup Is excellent, 
and as a dancer he is a wonder. The 
audience gasped their astonishment 
when he removed his wig. Dnnh. 



AMERICAN. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,550.) 

After the matinee performance 
Monday the show at the American was 
switched about. In the evening a new 
running order was scheduled. The 
changing about of the program evi- 
dently enhanced the value, for the re- 
sult was a very speedy entertainment. 

The usual eighteen acts were 
shown, but the show moved so fast 
the last act was on at 11 o'clock and 
the house dark by 11:20. There 
were three new acts on the bill, Grace 
La Rue, The Cromwells and La Belle 
Clarke and horse. 

The new running order had the 
Three Lloyds opening, but their rou- 
tine of rope walking was delivered 
mostly to empty benches, llllustrated 
songs followed and Mile. Nello filled 
the third spot. The Hascombes, songs 
and dances, "No. 4," did eight min- 
utes. The boys are much better in 
team work. Their closing went big 
with the upper portion. Then came 
The Cromwells (New Acts). 

The first real hearty laugh was cap- 
tured by Cameron and Gaylord with 
their skit "On and Off." Van Camp, 
an illusionist, had the next place. It 
has been so long since anyone has 
shown an act of this variety in New 
York that it really got over. The man 
might pay more attention to dressing 

Trovollo did not manage to stir any 
applause until his "dummy" figure of 
"Teddy" rode across up-stage at the 
close of the act. The finish in "one" 
got more applause than the full stage 
portion with all its scenic setting. 

The first real applause hit of the 
evening was earned by Nana, the 
whirl-wind dancer, held over. Next to 
closing the first part was Billy Dillon. 
After doing three numbers, closing 
with "Keep It Up," Billy left the 
house clamoring for more and he final- 
ly had to return and sing "I'd Rather 
Have a Girlie." The Four Diving 
Norins closed the first half. The act 
has been changed since it appeared at 
Union Hill. An announcer has been 
added. All of the quartet received ap- 
plause for individual efforts and t 
the close the act took four legitimate 
curtains. If the water in the tank 
had not been so muddy the act would 
have gained more in value. 

Opening the second half was Musi- 
cal Thor, with Grace LaRue (New 
Acts) holding down the second spot. 
Sam J. Curtis and Co. presenting "A 
Session at School" gathering one of 
the biggeBt hits of the performance 
following Miss LaRue, with the gal- 
lery In none too friendly a humor. 
This act really started tin; "cleanlng- 
up" process for the "Ten Georgia 
Campers" on next, were the biggest 
hit of the entire performance. 

The Karno Comedy Company for the 
fourth week presented the last half of 
"A Night in The Slums" and scored 
easily. 

Cutler and Higgins in a rathskeller 
act were down next to closing with La 
Belle Clarke and her horse (New Acts) 
as the finisher. Fred. 

Howard Herrick has been appointed 
' special press representative for Ernst 
von Possart, the German tragedian, 
who is to open an engagement of three 
weeks at the Irving Place theatre, 
Monday. 



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AMERICAN (William Morris, Inc., mgr. and 
agent).— Capacity business ruled Monday eve- 
ning, indicating that If "22 Acts" do nothing 
more than boost vaudeville trade during the 
week before Christmas, something material 
is accomplished. The most noteworthy part 
oi the current oil'ering is the last half wherein 
are shown the cream features of the bill. In 
the lirst halt the Four Amaranths uncovered 
as good an act as the entire show disclosed, 
and scored heavily just before Intermission. 
Eva Williams and Jack Tucker were poorly 
placed for their artistic delineation of "Skin- 
ny s Finish, " and therefore passed only fairly 
well. Carl McCullough, next to the Amar- 
anths, started the lirst noise of the early half. 
Two remarkably well-trained dogs were con- 
spicuous in the performance. The canine of 
Foster and Dog developed some puzzling "brain 
stunts" and created astonishment. The dog 
with Maxini and Bobby proved Itself trained 
to acrobatic perfection. The hit scored by 
Genaro and Bailey was on the phenomenal 
order, when the frequency of their appearance 
before these audiences with the same act Is 
taken Into consideration. They were one of 
the big "clean-ups " of the bill. Sophie Tucker 
was a riot. She was placed second after in- 
termission, whereas she belonged to closing 
in place of Musical Lowe's xylophone spe- 
cialty, which was ill suited to .the spot. Had 
Sophie gone down next to last she would have 
held the crowd and finished things off with a 
whoop. Lowe worked largely to the backs of 
retreating auditors, leaving only a compara- 
tive few for Roland Traverse to show his ne- 
cromancy to. Lamb's Manikins opened the 
second half, and afforded a clever display and 
scenic line to finish. Arthur, Richards and 
Arthur provided the surprise of the show in 
the unexpected finish of their Instrumental 
and vocal specialty. Two girls and Master 
Richards provide an entertaining offering, but 
the finish (where one of the "girls" is dis- 
closed as a peach of a boy about sixteen) 
caught the house unawares, and the show 
stopped right there. Twice the curtain was 
run up for the Florenze Troupe, with the au- 
dience still applauding, and the boy was final- 
ly compelled to take two bows in the setting 
for the acrobats. The Florences made fine 
headway with their skilful displays in the 
earlier passages, and during the last half kept 
the applause booming for their clever work. 
The peachy looking girl, who does most of the 
understanding, was a hit all by herself. The 
act chosen to open the shoar (Stevens and Val- 
lero) should have been placed further down 
in the early half, for their work is good 
enough and their appearance classy enough 
to have insured them admiration and applause, 
vastly to the benefit of the program. Here is 
the show, as It ran Monday night: Stevens and 
Vallero, classy looking girls with a neat act; 
"111." songs and audience; Carletta, contor- 
tionist, good ; Morris and Kremer, b. f. s. and 
d., good; Carpus Bros., horizontal bars, fair; 
Diana Bonner (New Acts) ; Williams and 
Tucker, with Eva Williams the feature, fine ; 
Foster and Dog, good; l'asmore Trio, fair; 
Carl McCullough, good ; Four Amaranths, 
great ; Lamb s Manikins, good ; Sophie Tucker, 
riot; Genaro and Bailey, good; Arthur, Rich- 
ards and Arthur, line; Florenze Troupe, great; 
Musical Lowe, fair; Roland Traverse, good. 

WALT. 



MAJESTIC (Lyman D. Glover, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit).— Annette Kellerman, sec- 
ond week as headliner, has demonstrated her 
drawing powers right in the town where she 
was a summer-park "concession," largely in- 
creasing business and with only a very few 
leaving before her water display. Monday 
afternoon proved further that as an attraction 
and specialist she has few, if any, peers. Pre- 
ceding her made it easier for Harry Williams 
and Jean Schwartz than it would have been 
under ordinary conditions, for Annette was 
behind them to hold the audience. They passed 
fairly well on new songs, and with Schwartz's 
piano playing (albeit Jack Connelly had pre- 
ceded blm), and finally landed heartily with 
"What's the Matter With Father" as a closer. 
"The Police Inspector," especially well acted 
by Fred A. Turner in the title part, and 
Louis Dresen as the murderer, held the audi- 
ence closely attentive. It's a fine act. The 
hit of the show was pulled down by Lou Anger. 
One of his friends In the audience interrupted 
the act by Inordinate laughter, clearly par- 
tisan, but in spite of the commotion, the ex- 
cellence of Anger's material brought down 
more legitimate laughs than are generally ac- 
corded two of the average monologists who 
come litre. Jack Connelly and Margaret Webb 
preceded Anger, drawing down the first real 
big noise of the afternoon. It was Connelly's 
piano playing, new, tricky and cleverly done, 
which i a used most of the smoke, and the novel 
finish of the a> t did the rest. The open pass- 
ages of the program were not up to standard. 
Woods and Larson started with good dancing 
and poor singing ; the Herbert Germain 
Troupe presented some fair easting and tram- 
poline work, with poor comedy attendant; 
Rose Roma scored nicely with violin and song, 
and Kretuka Brothers, acrobats, deserved their 
applause, though having a most foolish encore, 
which does them harm. Mike Coakley's feet 
secured for the "Town Hall Minstrels" the 
burden of appreciation for the act ; Michael 
Is certainly a stepper of the old-school va- 



riety, hard to beat Walter Lawrence made 
an early return with "Just Landed," bringing 
Lillian Fitzgerald to replace his Bister as the 
"Just Landed" colleen. There is no denying 
that Miss Lawrence is missed, despite the fact 
that Miss Fitzgerald is a tidy little person, 
with attractive ways. But "personality" Is 
lacking, and in that Miss Lawrence fairly 
effervesced. WALT. 



FOLLY (John Fenuesey. mgr.)— Upon seeing 
"The Jolly Girls" and recalling his "Yankee 
Doodle Girls," the conclusion is reached that 
it is an impossibility for T. W. Dinklns to 
get two good show:* out of his system in one 
season. There is as much difference between 
the two shows mentioned as there is between 
night and day. "The Jolly Girls" opened to 
the usual big Sunday afternoon business and 
proved to be in every essential of burlesque 
equipment one of the poorest shows of the 
season. "The Yankee Doodle Girls," on the 
contrary, remain still safe among the very 
best the Westerners have sent this way. To 
begin with "The Jolly Girls" are decidedly 
not; aside from the tolerable good average of 
looks, the chorus lends indifferent aid to a 
retinue of Indifferent principals as they wres- 
tle with the proposition of their inability to 
get entertainment out of material which could 
not, under the most favorable circumstances, 
entertain. "The Flying Man from Mexico" is 
the opener and "An Irish Pasha" is the bur- 
lesque; both are "by" Tony Kennedy. There 
has been very little writing done. What lines 
the principals are given find repetition over 
and over; three speakers often handle the 
same expression without advancing the point 
one whit. in the first act a hotel keeper 
sells out to become a showman; he sells out 
his show in the last act to again become a 
hotel keeper. If he proved to be as poor a 
hotel keeper as he did a showman he would 
probably sell out again if Kennedy had "writ- 
ten" a third act. Incidental to the first act 
there are comedy "bits" and four numbers; 
with the last act go more "bits" and four 
numbers, the chorus girls starting matters, off 
in both cases with a medley oi more or less 
popular songs. The number leading is best 
taken care of by Luella Temple, a nifty girl, 
who is really the individual feature of the 
aggregation. For "Duck Me Again" ehe has 
a dancing interlude which brought three real 
encores. Beatrice Harlowe has a couple of 
numbers which she gets away with pleasingly. 
She also contributes an inning to toe olio in 
which she tackles "naughty" songs without 
getting their color much farther than the 
foot-lights. She does vastly better work as 
an actress In the burlesque on "The Thief," 
which Kennedy essays with her. Tall and wil- 
lowy girls like Miss Harlowe should not 
tackle a whole lot of business which this 
young woman attempts; but within her lim- 
itations she achieves much that is vastly to 
her credit. Grace Patton rambles through the 
show, donning tights with Miss Temple to 
help Miss Harlowe lead the march— close of 
the opener, and In a special " 'Frisco bear ' 
Inning with a chorus girl, lending her pretty 
self to some maneuvers which should not 
be tolerated on anybody's stage. The men 
principals include The Three Armstrongs, bi- 
cyclists, in the olio, who are entrusted with 
prominent roles in the burlesques. Their spe- 
cialty was well received and as actors they 
class well with Geo. W. Scott, the "straight," 
and a number leader, and with Kennedy, the 
author-actor. All strive valiantly to bring 
laughs and succeed very well considering the 
basis upon which they are obliged to build. 
Harry Blocksom's "suspension wire" is uti- 
lized for a comedy bit of Considerable length 
in the first part, not so well achieved as It 
might be, but nevertheless productive of the 
best laughs of the show; BUI Armstrong, cast 
as "The Flying Man," also works the wire 
for a quick laugh in the olio. Kennedy digs 
down to the "fiddle smashing" incident of 
Weber and Field's days, although working it 
differently, for laughs, and to keep things go- 
ing requires both the company leader and 
Rackett, of the house musicians, to speak 
lines and enter actively into the proceedings. 
The costuming has been achieved at a mighty 
reasonable figure, Judging from the showing 
other companies are making; but It may be 
said that the ladies in the lead keep them- 
selves dressed in a manner which does not 
show up the "villagers," save for an occa- 
sional outfitting for each of the principals. 
The draplngs for tho march song, which fin- 
ishes the first half, is the prettiest showing in 
the company wardrobe; there is some class to 
that. WALT. 

STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe, mgr.)— 
"Give him credit, boys!" Al Reeves can get 
more out of a chorus girl than Tod Sloan, 
In his prime could get out of* a thoroughbred 
In a hand-rldlng finish. Reeves starts from 
the take-off, elevating them to upper strata 
by Introducing them one at a time, under 
their proper stage names, and when they all 
groupe a moment later nobody Is the wiser; 
for if a writer wishes to single out a brace of 
them for special distinction this one must re- 
fer to the two larger girls of the programmed 
Johnston-Crawford-Blalr-Ward quartet as the 
pick of the flock. Again Reeves Is the only 
manager advertising a "beauty chorus" who 
comes through clean with the goods. He 
starts the girls off right and Just to make the 



thing stick sends one of them right back to 
lead a number, four of them later for a sep- 
arate number on two occasions and caps the 
job with a specialty of three songs tor one 
of them. Reeves has dressed them up in 
numerous changes of pretty clothes and a flush 
of under- fixings, sets them forth in tights and 
knee-lengths, trains and skirts and the ladies 
show how very nicely "villagers" can really 
look when they really want to. And for 
extra pleasing measure they do things un- 
commonly well; sing, dance, read lines and 
look and act human. Some of the wardrobe 
looked as though it came right from the mod- 
istes; all appeared clean and classy, and with 
an attractive scenic backing for both the first 
part, "The College Tout," and the afterpiece, 
"Conology," presented sight features worth be- 
holding. Andy Lewis got a rattling comedy 
start in the first half which evidenced no let 
up In the closing section even with Reeves 
himself In the going. Lewis Is a hard worker, 
and always to the point. He carries his 
"tout" with the same cleverness which has 
always marked It, and in the burlesque turns 
to Hebrew comedy without offense attendant. 
He gets the laughs on legitimate lines, offers 
what he has in a cleanly way and gets what 
he goes after. Reeves "conned" himself In- 
st an ter <nto the good graces of the Star and 
Garter's customary Sunday night audience (ca- 
pacity) and spent the rest of his time, princi- 
pally, In "ballyhoos" and "Conology." He 
appears only in the afterpiece; an act of rare 
good sense for in this way his work is timed 
Just right to get the best results from his 
method, without overdoing the effect. Idylla 
Vyner appeared to great advantage as the 
principal woman of the show. She has a 
splendid idea of pointing situations, wears be- 
coming gowns— many of them, becomingly— 
and leads an "Oriental" number with excellent 
effect; topping it all with some nifty dancing 
on her own account. But It remained for a 
previously accredited vaudeville turn to pro- 
vide the challenge little number leader of the 
season in Mae Bush, a girl of tremendous 
magnetism, who can put circles around the 
most experienced women In burlesque when it 
comes to vivacity, hard work and willingness 
to entertain. She's "class" from her toes up, 
whether as the natty youth In trousers, a 
dashing dancer or In the novel specialty which 
the Bush-Devere Four contribute to the olio. 
This mixed foursome of musicians closed an 
excellent olio with a specialty which kept the 
house applauding, because of both its domestic 
and militant element. Loretta Leroy started 
the variety part, in the scene which had car- 
ried the opening comedy, scoring heavily with 
"coon songs" loudly shouted. Another spe- 
cialty served to break the final book, Geo. 
Armstrong appearing while one set was struck 
and another was made. The audiences which 
come here are not accustomed to the "edgey" 
material which Armstrong pulls in parody and 
talk, which fact accounted largely for hie 
tumultous acclaiming. He can tell his folks 
that he "was a riot" and they can believe 
him. Ending a show of novelties and "nif- 
ties" Edna Hill was introduced as the seven- 
teenth last "model" in the Reeves collection. 
Whatever she gets for her two minutes on 
view she Is well worth, for Edna is truly and 
really there with the "flgger." WALT. 



TREVETT.— There still remains a large 
doubt as to whether the Trevett can stand two 
shows nightly. The first show Monday eve- 
ning, drew a good house, but the second per- 
formance was given to only a handful. Still, 
it is hard to Judge by the holiday season, for 
business in general is away below par. The 
bill this week is headed by the Great Alblnl, 
a stranger to the South Siders. Alblnl's 
method of work is entirely away from all 
other illusionists. His tricks are worth the 
long trip to look at. Needless to say, he is 
causing comment out the Trevett way, as well 
as scoring his usual hit. Frank Bush and his 
stories scored up a few titters from the sev- 
eral present at the second session. The Four 
Original Dancing Belles," of whom much was 
predicted only a few short months ago, seem 
to have slipped a cog and started backwards. 
Perhaps the quartet would have shown up 
better before a larger audience ; still the cos- 
tuming wouldn't have Improved any. The 
opening frocks should be "canned" at once. 
They kill the balance of the offering, really 
very classy. The girls have been badly in- 
structed as to make-up, another important 
point to a "girl act." Four pretty girls, who 
<an sing and dance as well as "The Belles," 
should find an easy path to the best In vaude- 
ville, provided they started right. Although 
they scored a big hit Monday night, they 
should commence Improving Immediately, for 
on«e the Belles hit their stride the rest will 
be easy. The Wheelers have enlarged their 
performance since last reviewed. The Jug- 
glers have added a little speed to their work, 
and with the first-class comedy the pair have 
a standard turn. Long and West scored a 
substantial hit In a poor spot with their 
comedy singing and talking. The Musical 
Wilsons opened. WYNN. 

STAR X Jones, Llnlck & Schaeffer, mgrs. ; 
agent, W. V. M. A.).— The new policy of three- 
a-day at the Star looks like a winner. This 
week the show Is considerably above the aver- 
age for Milwaukee Avenue, and what Is lack- 
ing In quantity Is well paid for In quality. 
The Marriott Twins opened with a sensational 
heavy Juggling turn, rather noisy, but well 
delivered. The comedy department seems to 
be running too fast to work smooth. This 
hinders things somewhat, but the act 's well 
suited for the best houses. As a rule, the 
Star audiences never enthuse over an 111. song- 
ster. Tills week, Sadie Hclf is working with 
the slides, and what Sadie can't deliver In the 
way of "song plugging" isn't worth trying. 
Harrington, Mildred and Lester came next. 
The girls make a splendid appearance and 
sing well. The brunette's "hobble hop" 
stirred up some laughter. The trio went as 
well as anything else, Monday afternoon. Al- 
fred Kelcy and Helen Alleston presented 
"Uncle Phlneas," by Edmund Day. "Uncle 



Phlneas" Is a comedy sketch, built along 
broad lines that depend more on the noise 
the principals can make than upon the theme. 
The piece made a big hit with the Star audi- 
ence, but It will stand some large improving 
before fitted for the bigger houses. Maurice 
Burkbart has his "single" working in good 
shape, and will rank with the best of charac- 
ter men. Next to closing, he pulled down a 
big hit. Alber's Polar Bears closed, pleasing 
the grown folks as well as the kiddles. 

WYNN. 



KEDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. A.)— When picking the originator of big 
bills in small houses don't overlook the man 
who bills himself managing director of the 
Kedzie. Since the west side house has been 
built competition has stood about as much 
chance as grand opera would in Sandusky. 
This week the Four Mortons top the list with 
an exceptionally strong bill in the back- 
ground./ The answer Is that it required a 
cordon of Chief Stewart's best little coppers 
to handle the crowds. • Thursday evening the 
street looked like Park Row on election day. 
The Mortons not only draw them In, but keep 
them laughing. Carroll Gillette Troupe 
opened with a routine of acrobatic work that 
will run neck and neck with the best of Its 
kind. The Misses Bockman and Gross held 
second position with some excellent singing 
and a few changes. The character woman 
scored an individual hit. Finlay and Burke 
Just "cleaned up" with no trouble at all. The 
travesties are well put over and add a little 
different to their first class offering. The 
College Trio have copied the Three Kuhns 
work, routine and dress about as near as 
possible. Two mandolins and a contra bass 
guitar are the Instruments and while the 
musical department passes muster, the singing 
Is considerably below par. The names are 
programmed as Boehm, Kuhn and Boehm. Pos- 
sibly permission has been granted by the 
Kuhns. At any rate the offering can stand a 
lot of Improving. WYNN. 



CENTURY (L. A. Calvin, mgr. ; agent, Earl 
Cox). — Alex Hamberger, who owns other local 
10-20's, Is now in possession of this compara- 
tively new house, continuing Mr. Calvin in 
charge. It Is nearest to "The Loop" of all 
the duly constituted and especially built "pop" 
houses. Last week's first half bill was prob- 
ably representative of what Is to come. Turner 
and De Armo, Jugglers, opened. When Turner 
worked alone he did practically the same act 
and achieved the same good results. The Bar- 
rlngton and Howard Co. have poorly worked 
out a good idea. The special "gypsy camp" set 
ting helps much, but in forming up the number 
of routine of specialties and changes would, 
under rearrangement, produce better results if 
the dialog and nondescript attempt at plot 
were eliminated. The voices blend excellently 
and the finger-whistling chap is an acquisition 
to what is something short of a good act for 
these houses. Lalble and Nelson, Lilliputians, 
make excellent headway wlt,h song, talk ana 
costume changing. "The War Is Over," offered 
by the Brownies and Co., is the epitome of 
what 10-20 audiences most admire — action, 
noise and fast comedy. A neat-looking and 
clever girl is the cause of it all, the overcom- 
ing of parental opposition to her marriage 
provides the action, and the result is summed 
up In shouts of laughter from highly pleased 
auditors. Charles Brownie is a comedian of 
unusual ability. The new policy here provides 
for "try-outs," which on Friday evening took 
on much of the noise and "kidding" of the 
Bush-Temple summer carnivals of nerve. The 
regular bill halted in the middle to make way 
for a string of Indifferent, poor and worse dis- 
plays of various sort. A halt to the proceedings 
was called when Tom Brant ford took them in 
hand with bis unusually good solo offering of 
song and story, and his "one-man band" 
capped a mighty entertaining climax. To cloBe 
the show, Deas, Reed and Deas put forward as 
good a colored "three" act as the writer has 
ever seen. The girl Is an exceedingly clever 
dancer and a good foil for Reed's exception- 
ally effective comedy, while Deas himself does 
a seml-stralght which held the structure to- 
gether capitally. The act belongs In good com- 
pany. WALT. 

HAMLIN AVE. (Frank Howard, mgr.).— 
It was Interesting to note what Impression 
"Dope" would make on the average 10-20 
audience. Saturday night It was discovered 
thnt whether playing in New York or Chicago, 
big time or little Herman Lelb's skilful acting 
and the splendid aid his company gives, makes 
"Dope" a sketch of impelling interest and with 
a lasting purpose in vaudeville. Buskley and 
Moore offered a dancing and song-talk, which 
registered above the average. The girl Is par- 
ticularly clever. Harry and Kate Jackson, 
with their scenic sketch, were a riot. Onetta 
opened with a dancing specialty, followed by 
Kennedy Bros, and Gertie De Milt with an- 
other dancing act, but of a different sort. 

WALT. 

General Mannger Invarlety, of the Pantages 
Circuit, has been in town for a few days, con- 
sulting with Ed Lang, local representative of 
that time. 



Bob Burns, the 'Frisco booking agent, has 
opened an office next door to VARIETY'S 
Chicago's headquarters, and will book acts for 
Edward J. Fisher's Circuit, embracing houses 
from here to the Coast. 

The 0."»00th performance of "In Old Ken- 
tucky" In America will, according to official 
count, fall. .SO, at McVlcker's. 

Stein & Lewis will dedicate, this week, the 
Majestic, Mattoon, III., with vaudeville. The 
ho.'«p seats l.ooo. Sosman & Landls furnished 
the s^ige fixings. 

Martin Beck -as In town two days last week, 
going west from *>«re as far as Sioux City, 
whither Herman Feu - accompanied him to look 
over the Orpheum situ*., -m there. 



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Somebody counted the number of acts which 
Norman Frlcdenwald, the bu^y "ten-percenter." 
placed in the American's bill last week, and 
found that they totaled more than half the 
show, including acts which he placed and rep 
resents. This establishes a local record for 
"outside agents." 



F. M. Nix, owner of the new Royal, San An- 
tonio, Tex., was In town last week, conferring 
with his booking agent, Charles K. Hodklns. 
The new house In Chattanooga, to be booked 
by Hodklns, opens Jan. 2. 



l.V will be replaced 
zelle." 



by "The Little Darao- 



Lester Bernard has recovered from an op- 
eration upon his throat, and resumes the S.-C 
time next Monday. 



Jake Sternard has sufficiently recovered 
from the operation which he underwent at 
Washington Park Hospital, last week, to bo 
moved to his own apartments, but he will be 
detained from business pursuits for some time 
to come. 



Joe Web h is this week's he.idliner at the 
Clark, where Manager Qrein has established an 
amateur night (Thursday), ami a professional 
try-out night (Friday), when shows will run 
continuous. The Thirty-first Strict and the 
Century also have professional nights once a 
week, with no stop programs. The Oak adopts 
a 1<> art policy this week, Manager Karger 
breaking the* long lull ic t . among the 10-20 
promoters. 



Fddic Hwycr (Watson and Dwycr) was di- 
vorced from Ha/.el Salome Hwyer in the local 
courts, Dee. , r >. 



Many changes In "loop" theatre attractions 
transpire Sunday and Monday. "The Country 
Hoy," succeeding "The Commuter," comes to 
Powers ; "The Girl In the Train," at the Stude- 
baker, gives way to "Sentimental Sally" ; "Tha 
Three Twins" comes to the Chicago; Raymond 
Hitchcock, In "The Man Who Owns Broad- 
way," to the Colonial ; Eddie Foy and Emma 
Carus will start "Up and Down Broadway," at 
the Lyric; "Mme. Troubadour" will be seen 
at the Grand ; "The Arcadians" comes to the 
the Illinois, and at the Whitney "Lower Berth 



l/.y Weingarten is organizing a company to 
give tabloid musical comedies In the local 
lo-L'0's. George W. Milton will do the produc- 
ing, and the company will number fifteen peo- 
ple, including a chorus of eight or ten girls. 



Joseph E. Howard has again left his role In 
"The Goddess of Liberty" In the hands of hi< 
understudy, and Is home for the holidays, en 
Joying the society of his wife, Mabel Harrison. 



Fred Walton takes the management of the 



Alva York passed through town last week, 
bound for the American, New Orleans. Re- 
turning to Cincinnati for a wck, she will then 
go to New York, where she has four weeks 
booked. Mis:; York will then begin a series of 
engagements as "special feature" with various 
burlesque eompnnics. 

Paul C.llmore last week started bankruptcy 
proceedings In the local courts. It Is Intl- 
niiifed that he thus expects to free himself 
from a cloud of alimony which Is at present 
shading his bank account. 



The Shuberts are going to defy Christmas 
turkey by opening Eddie Foy and Emma 
Caru-» at the Lyric Sunday matinee; best seats, 

SAN FRANCISCO 

Hy Lester J. Fountain. 

VAIUETVS San Francisco Office 
, . W)8 Market St. 

OHPHFCM (Martin Peek. gen. mgr. ; agent. 
direct). Very good show at the Orpheum thiB 
week, the program running through to excel- 
lent satisfaction in the main, although it had 
a poor s'art with Hilda Tl*mas and lx>u Hall 
opening the show with their sketch. "The Sun- 
situte." Mr. Hymack. the clothes-changing 
English fellow, did very well. Marvellous 
GritTln. lightning calculator, created solid 
impression with his remarkable mental work. 
Edwin Arden and Co., In "Captain Velvet " 
did fairly, with the handicap of an altogether 
to melodramatic piece. Stanley and Morton 
opening after Intermission with songs and 
dances, scored heavily. Joe Jackson, a Com- 
edy bicyclist, made a hit all his own through 
trick riding and comedy; Alexander and Scott 
turned out big winners with their clever and 
entertaining turn; Maud Koehcz's "Night In 
a Monkey Music Hall," eTosed the performance 
excellently with one of the i,..st comedy animal 
acts yet shown here. 

CHL'TES (Kd Levey, mgr.; agent. Pan- 
tages). Morgan lirotliers, comedy acrobats, 
excedlent number for the opening position; 
Libby and Traye. did very well, but outstayed 
their w l( ome- ; La Trage <|e- ele Egype, In 
dances, snirnl heavily; Wood and Green. 'He- 
brew comedians, spoiled all chances by the 
very old material employed. It's Just as well 
to remember that San Francisco Is on the 



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largest maps, and has been looking vaudeville 
over tor some years now. Harry Leonhardt's 
Haiwaiian Four canceled, refusing to appear 
in "one" ; Shepp's Animals, a big act for the 
closing spot. 



WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.). — Kretore, 
musical, pleased ; Thomas Potter Dunn, with 
a monolog, started things ; Hallen and Fuller, 
In "A Lesson at 11 P. M." ; Camm and Thlera, 
with ventriloquism, returned solid hit ; "Pol- 
ly's Pickle's Pets," much enjoyed ; Helm 
Children, big hit; Musical Millers, closing 
show, not strong enough for position. 

EMPRESS (Six* Orauman, mgr.).— Matilda 
and Elvira, dancers, ordinary ; Brown and 
Mills, classy entertainers and did nicely, 
though placed too early to show real value ; 
Three National Comlques, acrobats, went very 
big throughout ; Downes and Oomaz, big ap- 
plause. Interjecting comedy Into a standard 
ballad like "Silver Threads" was quite poor 
Judgment ; Tennis Trio, Jugglers, well re- 
ceived ; George Yeoman, well liked ; Eckhoff 
ami Gordon, In comedy and music, made the 
first real noise come out of the audience; Che- 
valier De Lbris, sharpshooter, did very well, 
und was appreciated. 



Bert Levey).— Lawrence Co.; Jenette Du Are; 
Lowe and Lowe; Juggling Millers; Mllauo 
Duo; The Hidalgoes; Tony Genaro. 

GRAND (Alburn ft Leahy, mgrs.; agent, 
Bert Levey).— De Merest Bros; Ken worth and 
Duffy; (one to fill.) 

LIBERTY (Brown & Estes, mgrs. ; agent, 
Bert Levey).— Dorothy and Levey; The Wil- 
sons; (one to fill.) 

HAIGHT ST. THEATRE. -Gilson and Balon; 
Bert Le Blanc and Co; (one to fill.) 

PORTOLA CAFE (Herbert Meyerfcld, mgr.; 
amusement mgr., Henry Garcia).— La Estrel- 
lita; Prltzkow and Blanchard; Harry Bloom; 
Senor Avedano; Deiro and Dumond; Mile. 
Remi; Trade Morrow; Bernat Jaulus' Orches- 
tra.) 



Manager George Ebey, of the Orpheum, Oak- 
land, after a month's sojourn in the hospital, 
has recovered and Is back on the Joo. 



COLUMBIA (Gottlob & Marx, fl(grs.; direc- 
tion, K. & E.)— "Dollar Princess!*' 

SAVOY (F. Busey, mgr.; direction John 
Cort).— "Madame X." 

PRINCESS (Sam Loverlch, mgr.; direction 
John Cort).— Bevanl Opera Co. 

GARRIL'K (Sam Loverlch, mgr.; Musical 
Comedy).— Max Dill Co. 

ALCAZAR (Hclasco & Mayer, mgrs.; Stock i. 
-"Brewster's Millions." 

PORTOLA (Alburn ft Leahy, mgrs. ; agent, 



Judging from the attendance and taking into 
consideration the heavy bills (0 and 10 acts) 
the National Is offering for 10 and 20c. admis- 
sion, It Is doubtful if it will be able to con- 
tinue the policy much longer. Although "Pop" 
Orauman Is all smiles around the front of the 
house in the second week, it is no secret that 
both himself and S.— C. wish they had the 
house off their hands. Some time ago "Pop" 
took a kindly Interest in one of the young 
managerial lights of this city and Informed 
him that he was anxious to retire from active 
business and would be willing to dispose of his 
share in the National for $15,000, remarking 
S.— C.'s half could be secured for a like 
amount, at the same time intimating that It 
was a golden opportunity to get In right and 
if advantage was not taken, the National 
would have to put the other out of business. 



The approached one failed to see the logic of 
the proposition and declined. He Is still In 
business with no perceptible falling off of at- 
tendance at his house. 



Morton S. Cohn arrived last week from a 
four months' tour through the Orient. 

Manager Art Hickman, of the Chutes, on ac- 
count of poor health, has started on a vaca- 
tion for several weeks which he is spending 
In Los Angeles. 



The Odeon Cafe opened to a capacity gath- 
ering of diners who showed ample apprecia- 
tion for the six-act program brought from the 
east by Amusement Manager Tony Lebelskl, 
the originator of high class cafe entertainment 
in this city. Business following the opening 
argues well for the future. The following 
acts comprised the opening card: "The Beau- 
tiful Myeterla"; "Just Three English Girls." 
singing and dancing; Amll Deer, soprano; Alt- 
mont and Dumond, and The Great Interna- 
tional Four. 



The Bert Levey Circuit has opened offices 
In the Pantages Theatre Bldg., Los Angeles. 

Plans are now being drawn for a new Class 
A steel and concrete theatre to be erected upon 
the present site of the Wigwam In the Mis- 
sion, by the Wigwam Amusement Co. The 
new house will cost $100,000 and have a seat- 
ing capacity of 1.G00, including one balcony. 
Building operations will commence about 
Feb. 1. 



Negotiations are reported to have oeen com- 
pleted for the building of the new Alcazar on 
the north side of O'Farrell Street, between 
Powell and Mason, one block west of where 
the Alcazar was located for over twenty years, 
directly opposite to where the present Orpheum 
now stands. The now house will have a seat- 
ing capacity of 1,500 with one balcony. The 
building will be constructed of steel and con- 
crete coming under the heading of the Class 
A building laws of this city. Ground will be 
broken early in January and It is purposed 
to have the house ready to open Thanksgiving 
week of next year. 



The Jim Post Musical Comedy Co. will re- 
main at the American two weeks longer, after 
which the company will leave for an extended 
engagement in Seattle. 

The Max Dill Musical Comedy Co. may pos- 
sibly close its season at the Garrick within 
the next two weeks, although no statement 
has been given out to that effect. The com- 
pany may go on the road or Into Los Angeles 
for a stock engagement. 



BOSTON 

By J. Gooltz. 

80 Summer St. 
KEITHS (Harry E. Gustin, mgr.; agent, 
U. U. O,).— While this is the season of dis- 
content in theatrical attendance, the bill at 
Keith's is up to the average In every way, and 
the fair-sized audience laughed and applauded 
the "top-notch" acts to the limit. Lydla Barry 
conquered ; her act pleased greatly. Kath- 
eryn Osterman and Co., In a funny skit, made 
a hit. John Neff and Carrie Starr presented 
a good act, which pleased. Harry B. Lester 
started lightly, but finished better. Howard's 
Ponies and Dogs, neatest animal act shown 
here. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy added to 
their former successes. Carbrey Bros., very 
clever dancers, pleased. Laypo and Benjamin, 
both acrobatics and comedy, good. Braham's 
Fleas, held over. Pictures. 



ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, mgr. ; agent, 
Loew).— Lou Hoffman, Pike and Calame, Lloyd 
and Castane, Van Dyke, Novel II Trio, Gibson 
and Renny, Columbia Musical Four, Alpho 
and Theo, Short and Miller, Twin City Four, 
DeAlmos* Dogs, Dannio Simons, T. C. Good- 
win and Co., Barnes and Robinson, Glenn 
Ellison, Bon Air Trio. Pictures. 

HOWARD ATHENIIM (Jay Hunt, mgr.; 
agent, Ed. Kelley).— Gertie Le Claire, Wat- 
kins and Williams Sisters, Mile. Payla, Bob 
Ferns, Glen and Glen, Dolly Jordan. Pictures. 

BOWDOIN SQUARE (C. Comerford, mgr.; 
agent, National).— De Grace and Gordon, Lil- 
lian Houston, Harry Thriller, The Marshalls, 
L'Alglon. Pictures. 



Robert J. Larsen, Keith's Boston representa- 
tive, is recovering from diphtheria, with which 
he Is confined to his bed. 



PHILADELPHIA 

By George M. Young. 

LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agents, 
Taylor & Kaufman).— Gertrude Dudley and 
Co., Rafflns Monkeys, Powers ; Van Cleve, 
Denton and Pete ; Lester Brothers and Crelgh- 
ton Sisters. Pictures. 

FOREPAUGH'S (Miller ft Kaufman, mgrs.; 
agents, Taylor ft Kaufman).— Four Whirl- 
winds, Musical Buskirk, Flying Russells, Wal- 
dron Brothers, Jack Rlpp, Gypsy Quintet. Pic- 
tures. 

COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr. ; agents, Taylor 
& Kaufman).— Five Gormons, Joe Wilton, Har- 
rington Family, Carl Zeno, The Forresters. 
Pictures. 



OIRARD (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs. ; agents, 
Taylor & Kaufman).— Chick and Chiclets, Ger- 
trude Flske and Candy Kids, Dick Thompson 
and Co., Belzae. Second half : Le Roy and 
Paul, Orth and Lillian, The Merediths, Hun- 
ter and Sears. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris ft Ancke, mgrs. ; agents, Tay- 
lor ft Kaufman).— Freeman and Flske, Gordon 
and Gordon, Robzart. Second half : Stewart 
and Mullen, Estrella and Edwards, Bob Smith. 
Pictures. 

MANHEIM (Buhrman Bros., mgrs. ; agents, 
Taylor ft Kaufman). — Aldert and Evans, 
Georgolos Brothers, Carl Wallner. Second 
half: Felton, Freeman and Flske, Roma Trio. 
Pictures. 

EMPIRE (Stanford ft Western, mgrs. ; 
agents, Taylor & Kaufman).— Le Roy and 
Paul, The Merediths, Ortho and Lillian, Hun- 
ter and Bears. Second half: Chick and Chic- 
lets, Gertrude Fiske and Candy Kids, Dick 
Thompson and Co., Balzac. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Charles Oelschlager, mgr. ; agent. 
H. Bart McHugh).— Ten Cantellys, Zedo, Jim- 
ray Cowper, Van Field, Woodford's Animals. 
Pictures. 

GLOBE (B. Israel, mgr.; agent, 11. Bart 
McHugh).— Walton and Brant, Donovas, Allen 
and May, May Smith. Second half : Schwab 
and Knell, George Wachs, Three Llvelys, Mc- 
Iver and LaMar. 

AUDITORIUM (W. Herkcnrelder. mgr. ; 
agent, H. Bart McHugh).— Mclver and LaMar. 
Three Llvelys, Walker and Burrell. Second 
half : Fern and Mack, Henry Fields, Florence 
Sisters I^lcturAfi 

GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald, mgr. ; 
agent. H. Bart McHugh).— Kennedy and Hoc- 
key, Allen and May, Electric, Nan Aker and 
Co. Second half: Emma Krauss, Santell and 
Co., Trixle Comedy Four, Three Ernesto Sis 
ters. Pictures. 

GERMANTOWN (Walter Stueinplig. mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus). — First half: Sidney 
Deanc and Co., Samuel Thornberg and Co.. 
Mae Frances Hearn and Rutter, Vanveno and 
La Moore. Last half: Sidney Deane and Co., 
Trewy Bros., Beaumont's Ponies, Daniel 
Leigh ton and Co., Margaret Arnold. 

JUMBO (R. Hagner, mgr. ; agent, Chas. J. 
Kraus). — First half: Trewy Bros., John 
O'Brien, Rosalie Sisters, Walthouer Trio. Last 
half : West and Henry, Walthouer Trio, John 
Lyons, Tucker and Lawrence. 

IRIS (M. J. Walsh, mgr.; agent, Chas. J. 
Kraus).— First half:: Harry Taylor, Leroy. 
Beaumont's Ponies, Daniel I*eighton and Co., 
Troupe of Mizuno Japs. Last half: Ralph 
Seabury. Rosalie Sisters, Wade and Wheeler, 
Humphreys, Troupe of Mizuno Japs. 

FIFTY-SECOND ST. (George W. Bothwell, 
mgr.; agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: 
Fanton's Athletes, John Lyons, Kalmos, .JeiT 
and Levern Healy. Last half: Samuel Thorn- 
berg and Co., Mae Frances, Fosto, Hearn and 
Rutter. 

AURORA (Donnelly ft Collins, mgrs.; agent. 
Chas. J .Kraus).— First half: Cole and Hast- 
ing ; Harry Batchelor, Latow. Helen Horn and 
Co. Last half : Valveno ana La Moore, John 
O'Brien, Franz Mlesel, Jack and Clara Roof. 

BROAD ST. CASINO (Mr. Jacobs, mgr ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus).— First half: Wade and 
Wheeler, Margaret Arnold, Florence Pendle- 
ton and Co. Last half : Fanton's Athletes, 
Harry Batchelor, Kline Sisters. 

HIPPODROME-PALACE (Chas Segal, mgr. ; 
agent, Chas. J. Kraus). — First half: Peter 
Sansom, Ralph Seabury, Panky and Cook. Last 
half:: Kalmos, Latow. Harry Taylor. 

PRINCESS (Chas. Segal, mgr.; agent, Chas 
J. Kraus).— First half: Mllmar Morris Co 
Last half: Selsor Trio. 

MAJESTIC-CA.MDEN (Wm . V alll, mgr. ; 
agents, Stein ft Leonard, ; Inrrt.— Sirelvy Trio; 
Harry Daly, Crawley and Crawley, Hodges and 
Launchmere, Mae Mitchell, Emmett and Lower. 

CRYSTAL (1). Baylinson, mgr: agents, Stein 
& Leonard, Inc.).— Antoinette Sisters, Burns 
and Clark, .1. J. Morgan and Co., Crawley and 
Crawley. 

GRAND (Mr. Rappaport, mgr. ; agents. Stein 
& Leonard. Inc. ).— Rocter and Lester, Lyric 
Comedy Four, Nellie Brpwn, Andy Johns. 
Robert Marlow and Co., Gordon and Gordon. 
Reese and Mitchell. 

CRYSTAL PALACE (S. Morris, mgr. ; 
agents, Stein ft Leonard, Inc.). — Mason and 
Lee, Mae Healy, The Nixon Trio, Burns. 

ALEXANDER (George Alexander, mgr.; 
agents, Stein & Leonard, Inc. ).— Parris and 
Brown, Hess and Co.. The Three Dancing 
Hugs, International Trio, Georges Novelty Min- 
strel Maids. 

FAIRHILL PALACE (C. Stangel. mgr. ; 
agents, Stein ft Leonard, Inc. ). -Von Sercly 
Sisters, Emmett and Lower. 

WOODLAND AVE. PALACE (M. Bonn, 
mgr.; agents, Stein & Leonard. Inc.).— Johnny 
Russell, Lottlw Oraber, John Baldwin. 

CRESCENT PALACE (Mr. Foltz, mgr. ; 
agents, Stein & Leonard, Inc.).— Horter and 
Burns, Miss Mae Lee, Murphy and Booth. 

MAJESTIC (Mr. Jormon. mgr. ; agents. 
Stein ft Leonard. Inc.).- Forbes, Harry Dalv. 
Majestic Stock Co. 

GAYETY (John P. Eckhardt, mgr. ).— "Dalnly 
Duchess." 

TROCADERO (Sam M. Dawson, mgr). 
"The Rolllckers." 



COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr.; agents, Taylor 
ft Kaufman).— Five nets made up the bill nnd 
reached a good average. Karl Zeno opened 
with some hand-walking of ordlnnry merit 
The Pee Wee Minstrels Include a woman as 
Interlocutor and two young people as "ends." 
The singing Is the best they offer, the gags 



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Darned If the Fellows Can Do Without Girls, Girls, Girls 

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MUL 
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Originator of the combined novelty 
Singing and Waltzing on Unioycle 
in spot light dark stage. Now Play- 
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Success. 



18.— BIJou Theatre, Winnipeg. Canada. 
26.— BIJou Theatre. Duluth, Minn. 
1.— Unique Theatre. Minneapolis. Minn 
8.— Travel. 

IB.— Majestic Theatre. Butte. Mont. 
22.— Wash. Theatre, Spokane. Wash. 
29.— Majestic Theatre. Seattle. Wash. 
, »,— Orpheum Theatre. Vancouver, B. C. 
. 11.— Grand Theatre, Victoria, B. C. 

19 .... Grand Theatre. Tacoma, Wash. 
. 26.— Grand Theatre. Portland, Ore. 

S.— Travel. 
10.— National Theatre. San Francisco, Cal. 
17.— Bell Theatre. San Francisco, Cal. 
23.— Wigwam Theatre, San Franclaco. Cal. 
SO.— Grand Theatre, 8acramento. Cal. 
6. -San Jose Theatre. San Joae. Cal. 
14.— Loa Angeles Thea.. Los Angelas Cal 
21 - Fisher's Theatre, Pasadena. Cal. 
28— Queen Theatre, flan Diego, Cal. 
•.—Travel. 

10 -Majestic Theatre. Denver, Cole. 
19- Majestic. Salt Lake City. 



A Few Recognized Theatres and Places of 

Amusement, in which My Work Has 

Made Good in Past Two Seasons 



Theatre 



Town 



State Pop. 

Bennett's Montreal. Canada 400 000 

Bennett's Ottawa, Canada 07 128 

itennett'a Hamilton, Canada 46 614 

Sheas' Toronto, Canada 800 000 

Keith'* Boaton, Mass 607 14b 

Keith's Philadelphia, Pa 1600 000 

Kelth'B Columbus, Ohio 1*0 000 

Keiths Syracuse, N. Y 1» 000 

Percy s. Williams 

Colonial ...New York. N. Y 4 100 000 

Alharubra . New York, N. Y 

Bronx New York, N. Y 

Oreenpolnt .... Brooklyn, N. Y 

Orpheum Brooklyn. N. Y 

Proctor's Albany. N. Y 

Proctor's Newark, N. J 

Maryland Baltimore, Md 608 0(1 

Orpheum Atlanta. Ga 126 000 

Lyric Dayton. Ohio 116 000 

Shea's Buffalo. N. Y 400 000 

Temple Detroit. Mich 400 000 

Grand Pittsburg. Pa 400 000 



100 004 
S00 000 



New Temple 

Auditorium 

Doekstader'a 

Carrie k. . . 
Young's Pier 
Young's 
Young's 
Young's 
Dollar 

Mi. Morency 

Kails 

Lea Theatre 

Varieties 
Sohmer Park 
Huhmer Park. 
Snhmer Park 
Brtttannla on 

the Bay.. 



Atlantic 
Atlantic 
Atlantic 



Rochester. N. Y 200 000 

Lynn. Mass 82 600 

Wilmington. Del 00 000 

City, N. J.... 40 000 

City, N. J.... Float'* 

City. N. J.... Pop. 

City. N. J... 400 000 

Canada 77 840 

.... 77 S40 

Canada 400 OoO 

Canada 400 000 

Canada 400 100 



Pier 
Pier 
Million 
Pier Atlantic 



Quebec, 



Quebec. Canada 
Montreal. 
Montreal, 
.Montreal, 



Ottawa, Canada 67 128 

New York. N. Y 4 600 000 

Glen Echo Park Washington. D. C 160 000 

Majestic Birmingham, Ala 100 000 

Majestic Montgomery, Ala 66 000 

Majestic Little Rock, Ark 69 620 

Majestic Fort Worth. Texas — 66 000 

Majestic Houston. Texas 112 000 

Majestic .Dallas, Texas 100 00* 

Majestic Beaumont. Texas 16 000 

Majestic 'Oalveaton. Texas 46 00* 






Dec. 26 Revler. Salt Lako City. 
1911. 

Jan. 2- Majestic, Colorado Springs. Col. 

Jon. 9 Travel. 

Jan 10— Prince**, 

Jan S3 Princes*, 

Jan -"■' Orpheum, 
Feh. >'< Pastime, 

Feb i- Empress, 



Hot Springs. Ark. 
Ft. Worth. Texas 

Dallas. Texas. 
Wichita, Kansas 
Kansas City, Mo 



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A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All Friends on Both Sides of the Atlantic. 

Gardner ^ Stoddard 



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Virginia Grant 



needing brushing, up. The act looks new, and 
should improve. The trio worked in front of 
a street drop, whieh udded a tinge of comedy. 
The Five Ciornions offer a musical act. One 
man, three girls and a little tot make up the 
quintet. They have the foundation for a good 
musical at t lor the small time, but there is 
room for immediate improvement in dressing. 
The older girls are good looking, and with 
suitable costumes would make a nice appear- 
ance. Joe Wilton offered a monolog act, newly 
arranged. Wilton has an engaging stage 
presence, and with some care in his delivery 
ought to send his stuff over right. What he 
did pleased. The Kludzora Hrothers Rcored a 
hit with some acrobatics, nicely turned through 
the aid of a leaping board. Pictures. 



HI.JOU (Joseph Dougherty, mgr. ; agent, U. 
H. O.). — James Klernan and Co., Eddie Foyer, 
Four De Wolfs, Carner and Parker, Dan J. 
Harrington, La Maze, Hennett and l^amaze, 
Keyser's Dogs. Pictures. 

WILLIAM l'K.N'N (George Mclzel, mgr.; 
agent. Fitzpatrick Agency).- La Freya, in ar- 
tistic visions; Monroe and Mack, Clipper 
Quartet, Thurston and Kelt y, Pero and Wilson, 
Wood and Lewis. Pictures. 

P\HK ( F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; agent, 
NV •■ i-Ninlliiiger Vaudeville Agency ). — Karl 
Zimtner, liellc Carmen Rhyme and Riddle, 
Perry ami Fliott, Electric Comedy Four, Roma 
Trio. Pictures. 

NIXON (F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; 
agent, Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudevi'le Agency). - 
Hamilton and Massey, Stewart Sisters and 
Escorts, The Alierns, Lewin-Martel Trio, Mili- 
tary Trio, Loie llridge and Co. Pictures. 

PEOPLES ( F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; 
agent, Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agemy). 

.lack ami Co., Drown and Sheftel, John 
Mrennan and Co., The Trillcrs. Four Woods. 
Zarelli ami De Anion. Pictures. 

STANDARD ( F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; 
agent. Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Age m y c 
— MiGlin and Hush. P.e>sie La dilute, Yoil' - 
key. The Nai/h's, Haw and En-horn. Pictures. 



KEITH'S ill T. .Ionian, mgr.; agent, I. H 
(j.). There h:is no glittering In inline ;n i to 
feature the lull tins \\><k, but there was little 
()r no l.ilhng oil in the business, depute the 
before -Christmas week handicap. A snappy, 
well balamed bill was olfered, several ads 
ii, ,L M-i n lure previously dividing the chief 
honors. One was the mush-.-il oib-ring of Mr. 
and Mrs. Pn-d Voelkcr (New Acts). Sam 
Mann and Co.. with the sketch, "The New 
Leader," registered a solid laughing hit. The 
turn has been toned up and improved consid- 
erably since it was seen with a burlesque 
show, and tin* Hever work of Mann stands out 



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as one of the strongest points. Seldom's living 
marble studies won a liberal share of the 
honors. Several new subjerts were shown, all 
being splendidly posed. Mile. Erna Clarion was 
tailed out specially for her remarkable display 
of immobility. Monroe Hopkins and Lola Ax- 
Idle and Co. presented n sketch called "Trav- 
eling." There are points which hit a high 
mark for lively comedy, but the piece Is poorly 
constructed, the change from the Pullman to 
the trolley car bit in "one" being a big fall. 
The latter stuff is old, though well handled. 
The pair started out right, and should build 
the act up along a straight line. Andy Rice 



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GASTON and MINERVA COVERDALE 

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GASTON and MINERVA COVERDALE 

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GASTON and MINERVA COVERDALE 

in "DAINTY DANCES" 

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Lawrence (Mass.) "Morning Sun.' 
Dec. 20, 1910. 

It is amusing to look 'round the house and note the 
effect of the various laughable acts on the patrons, 
particularly the ladies, who go into shrieks at the 
grotesque act of Billy Gaston and Minerva Coverdale. 
The couple present a novelty act entitled "Nifty Non- 
sense" which includes songs, all of which are written 
and set to music by Mr. Gaston, eccentric dancing and 
an exchange of conversation which keeps the audience 
in constant laughs. Incidentally it may be remarked 
that tbis Miss Coverdale has some silken costumes 
which are decidedly classy. Miss Coverdale is petite 
and pretty, has a good voice and her piquant style and 
naive manner, make a hit with the patrons. Billy 
Gaston is inimitable in his varsatllity. A pianist, he 
accompanies himself, playing his own compositions, sing- 
ing his own words (a double Joke) and his eccentric 
dancing is different from anything seen heretofore at 
the Colonial. Some of his songs are : "She Was An 
Early Bird, So I Must Have Been a Little Worm." 
"Pltter, Patter," "Good-Bye, Bill." "Darned If the 
Fellows Can Do Without Girls, Girls, Girls," "That 
Loving, Lazy Rag," "I'll Save My Love and Kisses For 
You." The act Is one of the cleverest of Its kind in 
vaudeville to-day and will be one of the big attractions 
this week. 

Lawrence (Mass.) "Evening Telegram." 

Billy Gaston and Minerva Coverdale In their "Nifty 



Nonsense" were so good that they were obliged to re- 
spond to numerous encores. Gaston is well known to 
Colonial patrons, appearing here last year, but this 
season he has a new partner, and Miss Coverdale fills 
the part to a nicety. Gaston la just as funny as ever 
in his own inimitable way and with his nonsensical 
talk with Miss Coverdale he brought a good many 
laughs. His eccentric dancing also made a hit with 
yesterday's audiences, while the dancing of Miss Cover- 
dale brought out some good rounds of applause. Some 
very pretty song hits are introduced by the couple, the 
words and music of all being written by Gaston. Gas- 
ton and Coverdale are a very clever team and there Is 
an air of originality about their work that makes It all 
the more pleasing. 

Lawrence (Mass.) "Evening Tribune." 

Billy Gaston and Miss Minerva Coverdale have a 
clever bit of breezy nonsense, which is free and light, 
but withal, entertaining in the superlative degree. Gas- 
ton has appeared in this vicinity and is no stranger. 
He writes all his own music, which is tuneful and 
melodious, adopting catchy titles and setting them to 
sprightly music. There is some well defined comedy In 
which Miss Coverdale, demure and petite, plays an im- 
portant part. It is a refreshing act, one of the kind 
that delights the ordinary theatregoer who wishes to 
be amused. 



did very nicely with his talk and songs, bis 
parodies going through with ready response. 
Rice has the ability to send his goods over, 
which Is a strong mark In his favor. Wright 
and Dietrich were well received in their 
straight singing turn. Both have excellent 
voices. They work up the "Love" song finish 
In great shape, carrying their act through to a 
strong closing. Leon Roges, the whistler and 
imitator, scored nicely. The revolving ladder 
act of the Dennis Brothers sent the show off 
flying. The brothers have some new tricks, 
the standing whirl at the finish bringing a 
round of applause. The Three Macagnos were 
on last, and it was rather a hard spot after 
a long, lively laughing show, but the foreign- 
ers held it down well with their novel routine 
of acrobatics and hand-to-hand work. The 
llghted-house pictures pleased, and gave the 
ushers a chance to locate the suburban visi- 
tors who go to Keith's only once a year, and 
never forget that the show is not continuous. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum. mgr. ; agents, 
Taylor ft Kaufman).— Another good bill was 
offered to the holiday shoppers this week. The 
Anderson Sisters were featured, and held up 
to the prominent place given. The two girls 
are apparently English, at least they work 
like foreigners. Both are clever dancers, and 
try a couple of songs. The songs are poor, 
but the lively dancing holds up. As a novelty, 
the girls make their changes, three or four, 
on the stage, and have several changes hang- 
ing around on chairs, etc., showing a good 
supply of clothes not used. They are also 
shapely, and know it, being liberal in their 
display, though a fine grade of silk hosiery 
would help where the legs are featured so 
prominently. The Anderson Sisters figure as 
one of the best sister teams seen on the small 
time. Duff and Walsh did well with their 
familiar dancing turn. The Alvlns registered 
strongly with a snappy talking and singing 
turn- The woman ranks high on looks and 
dressing, and is an excellent foil for the 
snappy comedy talk of the man. The pair 
hold on to an old song, but send it over right. 
With a new one, which could be played up 
the same way, the act would benefit. As It is 
now, it Is a very likeable number. Phenomena 
is a double-voice singer, working straight 
and securing good results. He Is not femin- 
ine in his manner, but has a remarkably clear 
and musical soprano, which he doubles with 
a light baritone. Phenomena Is probably new, 
and ought to ttmprove. Minnie Fisher gives a 
showy dlsplajtof teeth work, hanging by her 
teeth on a rope while partly disrobing, and 
doing a skirt jJXnce in the air, finishing with 
the familiar whltl. Miss Fisher might cut out 
the chair lift and build up a disrobing bit for 
the opening, which would relieve the monotony 
of the long hang on the rope. The New York 
Jolly Four go In for roughhouse comedy of 
the wildest type. Two work In a bit of danc- 
ing while playing a trombone and clarionet, a 
clever bit. The rough comedy brings the 
laughs. The Vennersons mix dancing with 
some bar work. The woman dances while the 



man turns off some good work on ths bar, and 

later she works on a trapeze. The dancing 
could be dispensed with. The other work Is 
all right. Sheppard and Ward did "Old 
Nightmare," which was Simmons and White's 
old minstrel act for years, and Phillips and 
Clinton offered talk and songs of light merit 
Pictures, as usual. 

PALACE (Jules E. Aronson, mgr. ; agents, 
Taylor ft Kaufman).— The holiday week bill 
ran above the average In quality, eight of the 
nine acts originally billed running out a very 
pleasing bill, several acts coming in for spe- 
cial honors. Principal among these were 
Kent's trained seals and Claude Rauf, a wire 
walker. The seals furnished a big novelty and 
fitted in the holiday season in fine style. The 
mammals display the result of excellent train- 
ing, the showing of the act suffering only In 
the handling of it, which needs improvement. 
The usual routine of balancing balls and Jug- 
gling objects was nicely done, and the act 
registered Strongly. Rauf needs only develop- 
ment and better dressing for his act to have it 
ready for much more important time than he 
Is now playing. No wire walker works with 
more ease, and few with tffe skill of this 
fellow, and he was one of the rear big' ap- 
plause winners. The "Raven's Nest" also did 
well, though the act is still in need of atten- 
tion in regard to the principals. Lester and 
Van Leer continue to draw the principal hon- 
ors, with the rest going to the ponies. Frank- 
lin and Davis went through smoothly with 
some singing, talking and dancing, the latter 
standing out specially. The man handles the 
dialect talk In good shape, and is a capital 
stepper. The girl makes a very nice appear- 
ance and feeds her partner capably. The Two 
Franks pleased with their hand and head- 
balancing tricks. J. W. Cooper, colored, made 
a good impression 'with his ventrlloqulal act. 
Cooper hah hit upon a novel Idea for himself 
and his clever voice throwing. Gypslne Is a 
violinist who sings while she Is playing. The 
combination Is not always pleasing, the open- 
ing song giving her a poor start. She plays 
the instrument well. Lang and May offered 
a singing and dancing turn of average merit 
The girl should forget the yellow-spangled 
dress. It should never be shown. The pic- 
tures ran to the usual average. To add to the 
Christmas "cheer," one Biograph film shown 
depicts a drunken son being dragged from a 
murder scene In a saloon to the bedside of bis 
dying father, while the police wait for the old 
man to make his exit. Funny how these sub- 
jects usually hit some holiday week, when It 
is enough trouble trying to be cheerful. 

CINCINNATI 

By Harry Hess. 

COLUMBIA (H. K. Shockley, mgr. ; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; rehearsal Sunday 11).— 
Ballots, fine; Harry Atkinson, applauded; 
Bowers, Walters ft Crooker, hit; "Operatic 
Festival," bit; Fannie Ward, featured; How- 



ard and North, scream ; Apdale's Circus, 
novelty. 

ORPHEUM (Wm. Morris, mgr. and agent; 
rehearsal Sunday 10).— Albert Waltz, opened; 
Tom Allen, fair; Brown Trio, hit; Renee 
Grahame, excellent; Ethel Allen A Co.. In 
"Birds of a Featber," fair; Johnson ft Wills, 
fair; 6 Juggling Jordans, excellent; Geo. W. 
Day, good; "The Stolen Story," interesting; 
Juliet, good ; Austin Bros. ; good ; Musical 
Avolos, hit; D'Ora Martini, good. 

EMPRESS (T. E. Robinson, mgr. ; Sunday 
rehearsal 10)— Billy Barron, good ; LeFevre & 
St John, fair; Six Gypsy Singers, excellent; 
Glrard ft Gardner, hit; Brownie Carroll, or- 
dinary; Three Alex, fine. 

AMERICAN (E. C. Dustln, mgr. ; agent, 
W. V. A. and Gus Sun ; rehearsal Monday 
0).— Hilda Melster, very good; Fred Werner, 
good ; Leon ft Bertie Allen, good ; Edwin War- 
ren, very good; "The Great Wllhelml," ex- 
cellent; Percy Reed, very good; Ida Howell, 
interesting ; The Crafeaux, good ; Leonard ft 
Drake, very good ; Great Cevens, very good. 

PEOPLES (James E. Fennessy, mgr.).— 
"Cherry Blossoms." 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, house 
agent).— "Marathon Girls." 

ROBINSONS (Forrest V. Pllson, mgr. ; 
agent. Casino Co.).— Bartino's Dogs, very 
good; Avery ft Llndsly, hit; Albertla, fine; 
Howard ft Harmon, fine ; Schuster ft Cole, hit ; 
Wulken, Dunlap ft Folk. 



ST. LOUIS 

By Frank B. Anfsnger. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr. ; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit).— Frank Stafford and Co., 
Corlnne Francis, Lavlnla Shannon and Co., 
Williams and Warner, Four Huntings, "Tales 
of Hoffman," Ashley and Lee, Kltamura Japs. 

PRINCESS (Dan S. Flshell, mgr. ; agent, 
William Morris).— Kaenemann Brothers, Fro- 
sini, Tallman, James J. Morton, Jessie Heller, 
Jones and Grant ; The Mascagnls. 

OAYETY (Frank V. Hawley, mgr.)— "Crusoe 
Girls." 



Geo. W. Leslie ft Co., In "Leave It To Me" 
(New Acts) ; Piano ft Raden, songs, very good ; 
Elsie Tuell, songs, scored ; DeMont, magician, 
clever. 

SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent Louis 
Wesley). — Geo. A. Beane ft Co., very food 
farce • Lora, "mental telepathy," very clever ; 
Nat Carr, hit; The Veradays, dancers, clever; 
Cliff Bailey Trio, acrobats, very good ; Laurie 
ft Arleen, songs ; Jennie Gerard, songs, good ; 
McAvoy ft Wood, talk and songs ; M. P. 

MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young ft 
Kennedy Crossan, nigra.).— M. P. 

STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan ft W. 
H. Fennan, mgrs.).— M. P. 

Valeska Suratt and a company said to con- 
sist of fifteen people opens at Young's Pier 
Monday next. The act is scheduled to do forty 
minutes. Fletcher Norton heads the cast 
Alice Braham and Co. In "As You Sew So Shall 
You Rip," also on next week's bill. 



Simultaneous with opening its new bills Sun- 
day matinees, the Princess adopted a 25-cent 
dally matinee except Saturday and Sunday. 

Harry Bulger in "The Flirting Princess" Is 
at the Shubert this week. 



Both Ann Tasker and Mary Qulve, who will 
be In a "Madam Sherry" company at the 
Olympic next week are well known here as 
summer garden favorites. 



ATLANTIC CITY 

By I. B. Pulaski. 

YOUNO'8 PIER (Jack Flynn, mgr. ; agent, 
U. B. O. ) .—The Rolf onlans good ; Thomas J. 
Dempsey, went big ; Hayes ft Suits, well liked ; 



"Suzanne" the new show In which BUlle 
Burke will star and which opens at the Apollo 
Friday night, is taken from the French, though 
its authors are Belgians and the settings and 
the action are laid In Brussels. The story Is 
about the Boulenans family ; they are typical 
of people of their class In Brussels. The father 
Is a dealer in bottled beer, the mother has 
social ambitions and they are. anxious that 
their pretty daughter Suzanne make a good 
marriage. They have selected a husband for 
her In the person of a son of a neighbor. All 
goes well until a handsome Parisian comes 
along. She resolves to marry him, discovering 
something in the private life of the selected 
groom through which she persuades her par- 
ents to accept the Parisian. 

Three big shows are booked In the Apollo 
next week. Monday night Mrs. Flske plays 
"Becky Sharpe." "Madame Sherry" comes 
in for two nights, while Ethel Barrymore 
opens In a new show entitled "Twandry of the 
Wells" the last two nights. 

Charles Olcott who played Young's Pier last 
week is a graduate of the University of Colum- 
bia. His bright and original pianolog Is In the 
main the stunt he used to do when a member 
of the college glee club. 

Mrs. Maurice Shapiro is down for the holi- 
day weeks, having motored down with her sis- 
ter-in-law Mrs. Louis Bernstein. Mr. and Mrs. 
Vincent Bryan and a host of New Yorkers well 
known in theatrical circles have booked accom- 
modations for New Year's week. 



AUSTRALIAN NOTES 

By Martin O. Brennan. 

11 Park St., Sydney, Nov. 21. 

TIVOLL— Barnold's Animal act the greatest 
draw since Chung Ling Soo and Houdlnl. The 



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season In Australia Is limited to twelve weeks, 
and trip canines are now finishing in Sydney, 
with business at capacity. There Is a proba- 
bility of an extension if too many big acts do 
not clash. A Rood support is here, including 
Les Marbas. a big acrobatic dancing act ; How- 
ard and Foy, burlesque illusions; Irving 
Sayles, Dancing Donnellys, Will James an«l 
Malvcera Moore, in a neat sketch ; Les Wartou 
and others. 



NATIONAL— Daly and OBrlen. the cleanest 
and cleverest comedy act seen here. Charlie 
Daly Is a marvel with his feet. Alf Holt, 
mimic, always worthy to share headline hon- 
ors ; Jules and Marzon, strong act, good ; Drls- 
coll Hoys, fine ; Arthur Tauchert, big ; and the 
Range Girls; others. 



STANDARD. — Pat Fisher, a well-known 
small-time manager, has taken over this the- 
atre as a Saturday-night stand, vice Harry 
Clay, who Is now opening the Stadium for 
summer nights' amusement. Fisher's crowd, 
though somewhat weak, did very well on the 
opening night, and may be expected to do even 
better later on. 




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double. A room by the day, with private bathroom attached, $1.50 single; 
$2.00 double. Rooms with use of bath, from $5.00 to $8.00 per week 
single, and from $0.00 to $8.50 double. Rooms with private bath attached 
from $8.50 to flO.OO per week single, and from $9.50 to $11.00 double. 
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OPERA HOUSE (Melbourne). A compact 
bill here comprises Barnes and West, the 
American "fashion plates," in a splendid 
dancing act ; the Quealeys, comedy sketches ; 
Madam Yeamens Litus, and others, including 
Neil Kenyon, a splendid Scotch comedian. 



GAIETY (Melbourne).— The Staig troupe of 
cyclists, big hit. MartiiuMti and Orossi in the 
same old act Uiey've been working lor years ; 
Nada Moret, Jack Kearns, and usual hold- 



overs. 



TIVOLI . .(Adelaide). — Walter C. Kelly la 
waking sleepy Adelaide up with his exception- 
ally clever monolog. Alexander Prince, a re- 
markable concertina player ; Hughes and Prior, 
musicians and Jugglers ; and the Mcyworths. 



Ted Holland's show at Brisbane reports line 
business. The Brcnnan people open as oppo- 
sitionists early next year. 



Walter C. Kelly Is looked upon as one of 
the finest sports ever seen In Australia. 



Morris and Wilson left for America to-day. 
For a number of years the act has had the 
trip in contemplation, but their bookings hero 
•were very extensive. With an American ex- 
perience, you will find this a great and novel 
act. 



ANN ARBOR, MICH. 

MAJESTIC (Arthur Lane, mgr.; agent. W. 
V. M. A.; rehearsal Monday 2). — Ernest Yerxa 
and Adela, took well; Harris and Robinson 
Trio, pleasing: Cummlngs and Thornton, good; 
Lawrenze LeZah, well received; Frank and 
True Price, scored. MELTON 



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Nov. '.I, I stopped at the Hotel Bismarck. 
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DOC TRAVERSE: "A regular hotel." 

BLACK AND WHITE: :"Th e beat week 
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NEAR ALL THEATRES 



ALLENTOWN, PA. 

ORPHEUM (Geo. W. Carr, mgr. ; agent, U. 
B. ().'; rehearsals Monday and Thursday 10.30). 
—The Four Soils, many encores; William 
Lamp and Co., pleasing; The Stantons, laughs; 
Claire Maynard, charming. 

PERGOLA (D. E. Knorr, mgr.; rehearsals 
Monday and Thursday 11).— Ohaml Troupe, 
fair. 

LYRIC (Nate Worman. mgr. ).— "Tiger Lll- 
lles." 



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GEO. F. ROBERTS. Aast. Manager 



A Real Proprietor of a 
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cor .m.*... ,* .Durt.™ s. re ..s. HOTEL GRANT 



Charles Schwab, the steel magnate of South 
Bethlehem has purchased the Grand Opera 
house there and has placed a ban on the bur- 
lesque shows. The theatre will be used for 
Concerts. WILLIAM J. McORATH. 



OHICAOO 

Winchester Hotel 

"THE ACTORS HOME." 

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Rates— 00c. to $2 a day, $3.00 to $8 per week. 
000 Rooaos. Centrally located, near theatres. 
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BALTIMORE. 

MONUMENTAL (Monty Jacobs, mgr). -Sam 
Rice's "Merry Maidens." 
GAYETY (Wm. L. Ballauf, mgr. ) . — "Qijr ->- n 



of the Jardln de Paris." 



VICTORIA (('has. E. Lewis, mgr. ; agent, 
Wm. Josh Daly ). — Beltrah and Beltrah, novel; 
Fri'iit, George and Co.. hit; The Legosts, usual ; 
El Gordo, fair; Bin. ks one and hums, good; 
Manning Trio, applause; Ruby, well trained; 
May D'Eyle and Co., average. 

WILSON (M. L Si harhley. mgr.; agent. 
Norman Jeffries). — McDonald ami Co.. pleased; 
Krlna, well received ; Feyr and White, funny ; 
La Lell Sisters, did nicely. 

NEW (Chas. E. Whitehurst, mgr. ; agents, 
Felber & Shea).— Carney ami Wagner, encored; 
Holmes and Holliston, hit ; The Pollocks, fair; 
Deltorell and Glessando, average. "LARRY." 

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

MAJESTIC (Carl Rettick. mgr.; agent. I. 
A. Co. ; rehearsal Monday ) .— Larklns and Burns 
went big ; Max Loub, fair ; Makarenko Duo, 
second week ; Leonti Stephens, took the house; 
Norrls' Bahhoons uud Monkeys, good. Pictures. 
PASTIME (Sain Pearl, mgr.; agent, Will- 
iams; rehearsal Monday 10) — Hicks and Hicks, 
good; Herbert and Vance, clever; Harry 

Brown, hit; pictures. MARVEL (Percy 

Spellman, mgr). Juggling Davln, good; Van 
Harding, pleasing; musical Fi.-»ks, good; Percy 

and Mayme Spellman, went big; pictures. 

AMUSE U (E. E. Newsome, mgr.; agent. - Fur- 
long).— Opal and Fred Klliotte, go<<d ; Paster 
and Earlc, hit; Toni Kluinker, very good; 
pictures. NAT WILLIAMS. 

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. 

Oswald, mgr. ; agent, J. 
1 Thur day rehearsal IO..'IO). 
turns, good; Dora l'< llel ler, 
Oyer and Co., hit; English 
applause; (Denier and La 
1'oli'n (L. I). (Harvey. 
. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). 
Illane, very good; Shrlner 
ining; Three Keatons, win- 
Four, Ijig applause; Lo Lo, 
Cordon and Nick Marx, 



EMPIRE (S. L 
B. O ; Monday am 

— May and Lilly I 
splendid; Kathryn 
and Redding, big 

Fohh, very good 
mgr.; agent, U. B 

— Kramer and Sp 
and Will.-*, enterta 
ner; Mendelssohn 
very good; Billy 
laughing hit; Ros 
ders. good. HI. I 
agent, U. B. O ; 
hearsal 1 1 1. — Lew 
very good; hillm 



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or tw. e. 

Monday and 
A. Ward, big 
11 and Ferris, 
B. 



Midget Won 
Smith, mgr.; 
Thursday re- 
hlt; Doeblers. 

big applaiiHe. 

G LAS NEK. 



CAMDEN, N. J. 

BROADWAY (W. B. Ma.-Callum. mgr. ; 

O 1 -Cycling Demons; May 

1 ."I and Randall; Carter ami 

<., stlo and Foote; Major and 



B. 



agent, U 
Christian; Cra! 
Bluford; Saona 
Roy. Pictures. 



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KLMIRA, N. Y. 

HAPPY HOUR <(} H Van Dcmark mgr • 
agent. U. B. O ; Monday rehearsal 1 I 1.- PJ-Ul' 
Mi Bride, Pun-ell and Shelly, hit; Alton and' 
ArlD.s, fun. (Jus Fredericks. k<><»\ ; Jos. f 
Samuels, L . ()( ,d .| M BEKRS. 

ERIE, I»A. 

PARK (.leff 1 allan. mcr ; ar- nt. I B <» 
rehearsal Monday Mn V.i!\ .■:,., and Tre k 
very clever; Lewis ant ' h.:;.iii, well rer,ivc,| : 
Rogers and II. nt c.,,,,,1; Cuinli.in and Em:' 
llsh, went mm.'; ,j ( , Dale, i-o-id; St.mliy Ed- 
wards and •'.. tlni' ''nL'iMAL (A P 

We.*-hler. Him' r }{. I'linn , ; , s f. m.-r ; 

agent, Gum Snu rehear il Mondav Mm i:, x „ 
good; \.. n. •!!>.■ ,r,.| pjrks. w. :,» h,;; Mut;.!iy 
and Wa-hl.iirn -rood; Doy!., White an I ' De 
Oroot. '<'■:! ic. rived: Semado M-Cne ,nid <'., 
ch'Ver. A ',' 1 Ml Flore.,. e Tr:. Ij.e S|. lei, did' 

H.M'I'Y llDl'li ID II Co;;n.dlv. mi-- ; 

agent, 1 ■«■!-- M.u hilli Le Seu r arid Do/ 
cl.vi-; |!r.„,|<!yii ')u.u-t( tte, wed re-eived - "1 
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"Put Your Arms 
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The Popular Song Hit of Madame Sherry. The Daintiest, Prettiest 
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Moonlight 



The Kind You Like, the Kind the Audience Likes. A Novelty 

which is Proving an Over Night Hit. 



By ALBERT VON TILZER and JUNIE McCREE 

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THE CMS. K. HARRIS C8UWER 

COME ON, YOU SINGERS ! 

And hear this great 
ballad by Mr. Harris 

ENTITLED 

"I Never Knew Till 
Mow" 

CHA8. K. HARRIS 

Cakatte Tteatrt la!**, am Y«k 
MEYER COHEN, Manager 

CHICAGO 



FALL RIVjSR, MASS. 

SAVOY (Julius Cahn, mgr.; agent, Leow'a; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— De Camo and Cora, 
good; Young Bros, and Veronica, very good; 
Sullivan and Pasquelena, good; Esmeralda, 
good; Hamilton Coleman Co . hit; Stan dish Sis- 
ters excellent; Cliff Berzace Circus, applauded- 
— hlJOU (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent, direct; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— 10-21. T. C. Goodwin 
and Co.. very good; D'Alma's Dogs and Monk- 
ey?, applauded; Dannie Simmons, good. 

PREY.ER (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent, direct; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— M. p. and 10-21, John 
Harvard, good; Short and Miller, very good. 

EDW. P. RAFFERTY. 



FORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent, James 
Clancy; Rehearsal Monday and Thursday 111. 
— 10-21. Terry Twins, big hit; DeAlma and 
May. fine; Raleigh and Raleigh, fair; Lees 
Marionettes. pleased; Root and White, good. 

R. W. OLMSTED. 

KALAMAZOO, MICH. 

MAJESTIC (H. W. Crull, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. A.; rehearsal Monday 1).— Mile. Nadje, 
pleased; Halligan and Ward, big; Bert How- 
ard, did well ; Mareene, Nevaro and Mareena, 
good ; Josephine Mclntyre, good. CLEMENT. 



LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 

MAJKSTIC (S. S. Harris, res. mgr.; agent. 
Interstate; Monday rehearsal ID— Walter Mc- 
Collough and Co; Sam Hood; Boynton and 
Burke; Fred Zobedie; May Belle Fisher; Yuill 
and Boyd; Lucas and Fields. JIM. 



LOS ANGELES. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct; Monday rehearsal 10).— Week 12— 
Cracking good program. Geo Beban, elabo- 
rate sketch, headliner, big success; Aeahl, Nip- 
ponese magician, mystifying; Grant and Hoag, 
clever; Jewell's Manikins, entertaining. Hold- 
overs. Russian Dancers; Camille Ober; Felice 

Morris, Three Kuhna. LOS ANGELES (E. 

J. Donnellan, mgr. ; -Monday rehearsal 11). — 
Staley and Birbeck, excellent; Orlett & Tay- 
lor, fetching; Joe Ketler and Co., funny; 
Scott and Wilson, good; Zorodo Bros., agile; 

Prince and Galgano. fair. LEVY'S (Al. 

I*evy, mgr.; agent, L. Behymer; Monday re- 
hearsal 10).— Doris Wilson, singing, very good; 
Cosmopolitan Trio, favorites; Ethel Leslie, 
singer, took well; Sharp and Turew, laugh 

producers. PANTAGES" (J. A. Johnson, 

mgr. ; agent, direct; Monday rehearsal 11).— 
Hardeen. pleasing; Harry Botter and Co, bit? 
laugh; Devlno and Williams, good; Emmett. 
clever; Musical King, artistic; Buford, Ben- 
nett and Buford, pleasing. 

EDWIN F. O MALLEY. 



FT. WORTH TEX. 

MAJESTH' (T. W. Mullaly, mgr.; agent, In- 
terstate).— Week 12— Sampson and Douglas, 
favorites; "Laughing Horse" Co., laughter. 
Bessie Leonard, well received; Marcell and 
Lennet, good; Redwood' and Gordon, well 
llk<d; Chevrlel, excellent violinist; Byron and 
Langdon. 

IMPERIAL (W. II. Ward, mgr.; agent. 
Hod«kin-»).— Mozarts, headlinere; Moredock and 
Watson, good; Effle Graham, favor; Shale and 
Cole, good; Thick and Woodson, excellent 
sketch: Clarence Able, singer. 

PRINCESS (Joe Aronoff, mgr.) — Freda 
Klem. "Aeroplane Girl," well received; Leon 
and Adeline, fair jugglers; Ned Seymour, mus.. 
good: Lola Lee Earl and Co., clever sketch; 
Billy Broad, b. f., good. I K. F. 

HARRISBURG, PA. 

ORPHEl'M (C. F. Hopkins, mgr.; agent, U. 
IV O; rehears il Monday 10). -Claude M. 
Roode. entertained: Stella Karl, good; Dono- 
van and Arnold, fair: Hlckey Triplets, scored: 
('has. and Fannie Van Co, fair; Goldsmith 
ami Hoppo. fair: Sevengala, worked hard; 
Mnnrtiy night rung down curtain becau-e sub- 
<e. t be anic vulgar when caused to dance. 

J. P. .1. 



HARTFORD, CONN. 

pnLI'S (Oliver C. Edwards, mgr.; agent. 
\ H O. ; rehearsal Monday 10) — Planophiend 
Minstrel- bin; Irene Dillon, hit; Ernest Carr 
nnd Co.. nne; Patsy Doyle, big; Three Brein 
«mis, (lever; Stewart and Marshall, good; 
Charles and Rose Coventry, fine HART- 



MILWAUKEE. 

MAJESTIC (James A. Hlgler, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit; rehearsal Monday 10. .'10).— 
Bessie Wynn, very pleasing; Al. Jolson, very 
good; Burr Mcintosh, well staged western 
sketch; Four Ixmdons, splendid; Mile. Remee, 
versatile; Empire Comedy Four, rough-house 
comedv; Smith and "Peaches." fair; Von Ho- 

ven. Mad Magician, Interesting. CRYSTAL 

(Ed. Raymond, mgr.).— Lee Beggs and Co. in 
pretty sketch: MacDonald Trio, expert cyclists; 
Barry and Hack, splendid physical culture: 
The Waslneskas, good dancers; Wilson and 

Doyle, ordinary. EMPRES S(Ed. Grey, mgr.) 

—John Hamilton, impersonations, very good; 
Reynolds and Miller, character changes, good; 
Master David Schooler, piano virtuoso; Chas. 
A. Murray and Co., In pleasing sketch; Joe 
Whitehead and Flo Glererson, merit; Bobby 

Pandus & Bro.. picturesque. OAYETY 

(Wm. E. Mick, mgr.).— Roble's ' 'Knicker- 
bockers." hlgh-claSB show. STAR (F. Trott- 

man, mgr.).— "The Rector Girls"; /bszko, Po- 
lish wrestler, big attraction. H. MORTON. 



MONTREAL. 

ORPHEl'M (Geo. F. Driscoll, mgr. ; agent, 
C. D. O.).— Mason and Keeler and Co., hit; 
Jack Wilson Trio, riot; Jeters and Rogers, 
well received ; Arthur Whltelaw, went well ; 
Ollie Young and April, fair; Dothwell Browne. 
big; Three Dolce Sisters, well received; Alon- 
zo Troupe, clever. BILLY ARMSTRONG. 



MUNCIE, INI). 

STAR i Ray Andrew*, mgr.; agent. Gus Sun; 
rehearsal Monday 10.30).— The Sloans, fair; 
T.i in bo Duo, pleased: Harry Hawk, clever; 
Gilbert Fitzgerald and Co., hit. 

GEO. FIFER. 



NEWARK, N. J. 

PROCTORS (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent U 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 0— Juggling Bar- 
retts, clever; Sam Dody, took; Amy Rleard- 
Lester Lonergan Co., clever; Great Ergotti and 
Lillputlans, novel; Marshall Montgomery, 
merit; Rowser, Hinkle and Co., pleased; Wil- 
lette Whltaker and F. Wilbur Hill, charmed; 

Paul Spadonl, closed good show. ARCADE 

(L. (). Mumford. mgr.; rehearsal Monday 10). 

EMPIRE (Leon Evans, mgr.).— "The Merry 

Whirl." WALDMANNS (Lee Ottelcngui. 

mgr. ).— "Bowery Burlesquers." 

JOE ODRYAN. 



NEW HAVEN. CONN. 

POLIS (Frederick J. Wlndlsch, mgr.; 
agent, V . B. O. ; rehearsal 10).— McCleavey 
Marvels, well received ; Nlblo and Relley, 
good ; Isabelle D'Armond, bright and vivac- 
ious ; Mrs. Gardner Crane and Co., fine; 
Wright, Cantwell, Murphey and Gib, good ; 
Watson's Farmyard, very good. E. J. TODD. 

NEW ORLEANS. 
Ry O. M. Samuels. 

AMERICAN.— Cannon Trio, good for small 
time ; La Rola, also ; Trocadero Trio, sing 
sweetly; Casetta and Aslta, fair; Alva York, 
pronounced success ; Mabel Johnston, clever ; 
Nelson-Moran pictures closed. 

ORPHEUM.— Satsuda Japs, splendid opener; 
Johnny Small and Sisters, pleased ; Hayward 
and Hayward, did well ; Harald Alexander, 
best piano "playing, planologlst, scored ; Clif- 
ford and Burke, hit ; "Ballet of Light," excel- 
lent closing number; Hal Stephens & Co., did 
not appear Monday owing delay baggage. 



WINTER GARDEN (Chattman & Chase, 
mgrs ).— DeVltts, well received; Maud Machen, 
soubret, pretty, but ' voncelees," pleased; Lola 
and Laird, embryonic artists; Toki Murato, 
wire, adept, held attention; Carroll and Eller 
did not arrive in time forthe Sunday after- 
noon performance. 

MAJESTIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.).— Tyson Ex 
travaganza Co., vaudeville and pictures. 

The news of the death In Chicago of W. H. 
Rowles was received here with regret. Mr 
Rowles, during his management of the St. 
Charles, Academy of Music. Tulane. and Cres- 
cent theatres, attained great local popularity, 
and his friends were legion. 



L. E. Sawyer, manager of the Majestic. I* 
now a 32d degree Mas-on with high hopes of 
ultimately becoming a Shrlner. 



James O'Neill was the micst of honor at a 
lun h<on given bv the Mercantile Club. 



The Ivy theatre situated on Annette St.. 
opened its doors last week. 



Rumor has it that a new theatre will be 
built in the neighborhood of the Majestic. The 
promoters feel they can duplicate the success 
of Sawyer's home of uplift. 



Viola Allen In "The White Sister" broke the 
season's- receipt records. 



NORFOLK, VA. 

COLONIAL (S W. Donalds, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Albert Hole. 
clever; Jolly. Wild and Co.. hit; Stokes and 
Ryan Sisters, splendid; H. T. MacConnell, 
President of Thirteen Club, repeated former 
hit here; Gordon Eldrld and Co., clever; 
Vittorro and Georgetta. novelty; Tom Jack 
'1 rio, fine. 

MA">'T(C (Otto Wells, mgr.; agent Nor- 
man Jeffries) — DcDIo's Trained Animals, fine ; 
Ellsley, Ottke and Ellskey, clever; Musical 
Mackle. good. 

HELLER. 



Victor Kremer 



THE BIG' HIT 

' WHEN YOU'RE IN WRONG WITH THE RIGHT 

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Published in :i keys 

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SOPHIE TITCKKR'B BIO HIT 

I have 15 others just as good. State 

what style of song your act needs. Send 

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your letters to 

VICTOR KREMER (Hii»cH)67CUufc»t,Chictn 

OAKLAND, CAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Hite and Donlln; Cook and Lorenze; 
Scheda; Holdovers; William Farnum and Co.; 
Duffin-Redclay Trio; "Radiant" Radle Fur- 
man: Meredith Sisters. 

BELL (Jules Cohn, mgr.)— The Rials; Flo 
Adler; May Nannary Co ; Billy Chase; Llnd. 

BROADWAY (Guy Smith, mgr.; agent. Bert 
Levey). — Fritz Christian; Rose Fox and 
"Picks"; Speck and Teloff; Bevanl Duo. 



PITTSRURGII, PA. 

GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
o. ; rehearsal Monday J)).— Three Royal Coli- 
bris. clever; Mr. Edwin and Co., well received; 
Carl Randall, very good ; Pittsburgh Symphony 
Orchestra, many encores; Harry Fox and Mll- 
lershlp Sisters, big hit; Mylntyre nnd Heath. 
roars of laughter; Ray Cox, big hit; Four 
Cessem's, exceptionally good. 

FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr. ; agent, Mor- 
ganstern ; rehearsal Monday 0).— Lady Mazio, 
clever ; Harris Twins, good ; Happy Hal Ward. 
entertaining; Hae Vaughn, pleased; Ramsden 
and Francis, well received; Al. Bridge, good; 
Tommy Harris, went well ; Franklin and An- 
drews, pleased. 

ACADEMY (Harry Williams, mgr. ) .—"Tiger 
Utiles. " , 

OAYETY (Henry Kurtzman, tfigr. ).— "Rol- 

M. S. KAUL. 



licking Girlies." 



PITTSFIELD, MASS-. 

EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts. mgr. ; agent. U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10) . — Delphlno and 
Delmora, good ; Den Smith, good ; De Haven 
Sextet, good; J. J. McCowan and Co., good; 
Bootblack Quartet, very good ; Sausone and 
Dellla, very good. FRANKLIN. 



PORTLAND, ME. 

PORTLAND (J. W. Greely. mgr. ; agent. U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal 10).— Gus Edward's Kountry 
Kids, big; Palmer and Lewis, took well; Ernie 
and Ernie, clever; Gretchen Spencer, good; 
Swisher and Evans, classy. 

HAROLD C. ARENOVSKY. 



PORTSMOUTH, O. 

SIN (R. R. Russell, mgr.; agent, direct; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Beau and Hamilton, 
• lever; Chas. Leonard, good; Mabel Elene, 
pleased ; Six Splllers, riot. 

MAJESTIC (Maier and Relneger. mgrs. ; 
agent, Coney Holmes; rehearsal Monday 10).— 
Rodgers nnd Bombstend. pleasing; Scott nnd 
Clark, good ; Ralph Schoenberger. took well ; 
Lyons, Jennings nnd De Vere, good ; pictures. 

COLUMBIA (Fred Tynes, mgr.). GORDON. 



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RACINE, AVIS. 

BIJOU (F. B. Stafford, mgr. ; agents, W. V. 
A.).— Clifford and Thompson, good; Annetta 
Link, very good ; Howe and Howe, holds atten- 
tion ; Dollle LeGray, nicely ; Musical Coattas, 
excellent. .1. E. P. 



day 10 ."><>).— Electra, pleased; Fern and Mack, 
wood ; Kinnia Krause, pleased ; dreat Santell 
and Co., showy; Three Hrncste Sisters, well 
received. G. R. H. 



RICHMOND, VA. 

COLONIAL (K. P. Lyons, nmr, ; agent, Nor- 
man Jeffries; rehearsal Monday 11), Wills 
and Barron, hit ; Lily Langdon, success ; 
Gruet and Cruet, hit. 

LUBINS (C. T. Boylis, mgr. ; agent. 
man Jeffries; rehearsals Monday 11). 
tlnl and Torise, splendid ; Nat Wharton, good ; 
The Clark's, scored. 

THEATO (P. L. Toney. mgr.; agent. 
and Alderger). -Versatile Lewises, hit 
George, very good ; The Trembles, 



Nor- 
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Three Emerys, good 



M. A. W I LB Ell. 



ROCK ISLAND, ILL. 

MAJESTIC (J. P. Qulnn, mgr.; agent. \V. 
V. A.; rehearsals IL*. .'MM —Harry LaBelle. 
good : Buckley. Burns and Fern, pleased ; 
Beekman and Boss, good; (Miry Hayes and 
Montgomery, hit. LOT IS F. WENDT. 



HEADING, PA. 

OUl'HEl M (C. C. Egan. mcr. ; agent, 1'. B 
(). ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday lO.'Mi 
Eddie Reeves, good; Renle and .John Arn.iud. 
excellent; Bunchu and Alger, phasing; Canli- 
ner. Virncnt and Co.. laughs. 

LYRIC (l-'rank I). HIM, mgr.; agent, Loew ; 
rehearsal Monday and Thursday I'm. Her- 
bert Brooks, entertaining; Leone and Dale 
pleasirm ; Barrows and Milo. well r- t|\><I 
'Ten Readitig Kids," hit; Leech Trio, well 
received. 

PALACE ( W K. Cioldenberg, mgr.; agent. 
Bart Mi Hugh ; rehearsal Monday and Thurs 



HENOVO, PA. 

FAMILY (Albright & McCarthy, nigra. ; 

igetit. Nixnii-Nlrdlirmer : rehearsal Monday and 
ThursdTV .'! Mu) . - 1!) -Jl Three Troubadours, 
sinning, verv good; .lonnv Nalon. niii'-ical, 
good ; L'L' L' I, Labell and Labfdl. 

W'M i:. ALBRIGHT. 

SAGINAW, MICH. 

.IEKFERS' (\V. A Kus.o, res mgr.; re- 
hearsal .Monday 1L'..".ni Baisden, good; Irving 
Newhoff and Dodo Phelps, entertaining; Bim- 
bos, splendid; "The Bailie of Too Soon," 
good ; Mills and Moult in, clever. 

MARGARET GOODMAN. 

HPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

POLIS (S. J. Breen, res. mgr.; agent. 1'. B. 
O ; rehearsal Monday Mm. Eerrell Brothers; 
Hathaway, Kelley and Mack, diver; Edward 
De Corsia, scored; Lneiano Lucca, excellent; 
Noneite, well liked; ZeithoV Clown Dogs, 
good. G A P. 

ST. PATL, Ml XX. 

ORPHEI'M (To;i ( I Wnrld Daie-r line; 
M.iikI-i lladys Finney, -winiimrs, good; Harvey 
Devora Trio, nmil ; Bi-on City I'our, good Reed 
Bros, good, Four Rianos, line; Karl and Cur- 
tis. 

MAJESTIC King ton arid Thomas, pleases; 
Alice Mortlock I'm., ple.i-.d; lliilda Helstrom; 
t;i , .--;ilii|'i-. p|eas« ; Fraii'!- Wood. good. 

PUINCESS.- RitTmt- and Cook; Burni.-on and 
T.ivlor; Burke-; hog-; 1'ietiires. 

(TIYSTAL B» -I Holland; Dorothy Earle ; 
By. and Bye, I'l'l, A-klund and Richmond; 
Rnndale Si~ter« : ( ramus 

GAIETY Meriison- : Rushmore^- ; Mechani- 
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THE YOUNGEST HEADLINER IN VAUDEVILLE 

TREMENDOUS SUCCESS at 
FIFTH AVE., New York THIS WEEK (Dec. 19) 

New York Endorses the Opinion of the Other Eastern Cities in 
Pronouncing Her the Coming Vaudeville Feature 

next week (Dec. 26) keith's, providence Direction, EDW. S. KELLER 



Booked Solid 
For Three Months 

Direction 

TONY LUBELSK1 



Three English Girls 



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Playing for American Circuit Theatres and Cafes 



Instantaneous 
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ODEON CAFE 

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MARY ANDERSON, Louisville, this week (Dec. 19) 

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NEXT WEEK (Dec. 26) KEITH'S COLUMBUS 
Management, ALBEE, WEBER * EVANS 



Norton Sisters 

Hammersteln'B, New York, this week (Dec. 10) 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 



SANDUSKY 
dark all week. 



SANDUSKY. 

(V. O. Woodward, mgr.).— House 



STAR.-"Sam T. 
neers." 



Jacks." Next 



'Lady Bucan- 
BEN. 



SALT LAKE CITY. 

ORPHEUM.— Wlllard Slmms, hit; Thurber 
and MadiHon. great ; Lionel Barrymore and 
McKee Rankin, good ; Hilda Hawthorne, 
pleased; Rio, liked; "Old Soldier Fiddlers," 
great applause; Gus Onlaw trio, spectacular. 

MAJESTIC- Fougere. Vereron. Larey, M. 

I'. CASINO— Faust Trio, Daltou, Travelle. 

MISSION 7 Kellum Wilson Trio. BENITO 

-Hesslc. Marlon & Findlay EMEROL— M. 

P. Throe new picture houses start this week. 

MIRAGE from 11 to 11. two shifts of orchestra 
and singer. DANIELS, to be largest in town. 
MISSION, formerly S.-C, big business con- 
sidering holiday week. OWEN. 



SAN DIEGO, GAL. 

GARRICK (Wm. Tompkins, mgr.; rehearsal 
HO— Week 1L» : T. Nelson Downs, pood; Three 
Escardos. well received ; Nat Leffingwell & 
Co.. In sketch, applauded ; Three Imperials, 
good ; Mush & Peyser, hit ; Pictures. 

PRINCESS (Fred Balllen, mgr. ; agent, Hert 
Levey; rehearsal Monday 10) . — Carbony Ar 
Williams, good ; Blllle Mackie, comedian, 
phased ; Armltage Sisters, sister act. 

L. T. DALEY. 



Sandusky Lodge, No. 00, F. F. A., at a reg- 
ular meeting, elected the following officers: 
Past President, John Leltz ; President, Charles 
Rice ; Vice-President, Harry Dunn ; Recording 
Secretary, Georgo Ladd ; Financial Secretary, 
Frank Wieland ; Marshall, Charles Bang ; 
Serjeant-at-Arms, Alf. Kllllan ; Trustees, 
Charles Bang, Harry Dunn and Frank Wie- 
land. Meetings hereafter will be held in 
rooms at the Hotel Wayne, donated by "Billy" 
Dunn, the proprietor. 

DOC. 

SAVANNAH. GA. 

ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wilcnsky, mgr.; 
agent, Interstate; rehearsal Monday 2).— Her- 
bert, Frog Man. clever; Three Larettas, big 
hit; Makarenko, Duo, tremendous hit; World's 
Comedy Four, immense; Mr. and Mrs. Alli- 
son, big laugh. LIBERTY (Frank & Hubert 

Handy, mgrs. ; agent. Princess Exchange; re- 
hearscal Monday 11).— Captain Pickard's Seals, 
wonderful; Lupite Pcro, gymnast, clever, 
Provo, whistling ventriloquist, scored; Mamie 
Harnish, went big: Catherine Augos Co., 
laughable sketch. The Bijou, under the di- 
rection of Wells, Wilmer & Vincent, which has 
been devoted to ?to<-k since the opening of thin 
house a yenr ago. will change policy, and 
beginning Christina* Day, will reopen with 
vaudeville, booked by the Wells' Circuit. The 
bonne is under tho management of Charles 
W. Rex R. MAURICE ARTHUR. 



SHREVEPORT, LA. 

MAJESTIC (Ehrllch and Coleman, mgrs.; 
agent, S.-C. ; rehearsal Sunday 1.30).— Garvney 



and Davis, fair; Prayor and Addison, good; 
Martney, fair ; Moxarts, fair. 

PALACE (C. L. Monteville, mgr.; agent. In- 
terstate; rehearsal Sunday 1).— Morris Greer, 
poor ; Great Selvin, fair ; Verona Duo. fair ; 
Pictures. D I MI OK. 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

GRAND (Joseph F. Pearlsteln, mgr. ; agent, 
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Sprague and 
McNeece, neat ; Elida Morris, hit ; Crouch and 
Welch, decided hit; "Muslkalglrls," generously 
applauded ; Niblo's Birds, Interesting ; Five 
Olymplers, appreciated ; James H. Cnllen, 
many laughs ; Demont Trio, well received. 

"THE BIQ LOCAL." 

TORONTO, ONT. 

SHEAS' (J. Shea, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. ; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Lillian Shaw, big hit; 
Town Nawn and Co., success; "Maxims Mod- 
els." artistic; Bernard and Weston, scored; 
Anna Diaz's Monkeys, well trained; Inter- 
national Pol a Teams, novel ; Flovd Mack, 
good : McCart and Bradford, pleased. 

STAR (Don F. Pierce, mgr.).— Jardlne De 
Paris Girls." HARTLEY. 

WASHINGTON. 

chases (H. W. DeWltt, mgr.; agent. U. 
II. O. ; rehearsals Monday 11). — Marlon Mur- 
ray and Co., hit; Gorman and West, excellent; 
Chick Sale, pleased ; "Monarchs of Melody," 
second honors; "Les Alexandras," clever: Dr. 
John C. Bowker, lecturer ; White's Mules, 
amused. 

CASINO (A. C. Mayer, mgr. ; agent, Wm. 
Morris; rehearsals Monday 11).— Louise Mor- 
rison and Co. ; Lew Harvey ; Lyndon and Dor- 
man, divided first honors ; Rubq Mack, good ; 
Frobel and Rouge, clever ; Seabury Duo, clever. 



COSMOS (A. T. Brylawskl, mgr. ; agent, Nor- 
man Jefferies ; rehearsal Monday 10).— 19-21. 
"Noodles" Fagan, amused ; Morton, West and 
Morton, pleased ; Minnie Worth, honors, Elea- 
nor Cameron and Holden and Le Claire, hits ; 
Fisher and Hick's, well received. 

MAJESTIC (F. B. Weston, mgr. ; rehearsal 
Monday 11.30). — J. H. Bradley, ordinary; Has- 
san and Roedel, pleased ; The Nichols ; May 
Kessler, and pictures. 

GAYETY (Geo. Peck, mgr.).— "Serenaders." 

LYCEUM (Eugene Kernan, mgr.).— "Billy 
Watson's Beef Trust." WM. K. BOWMAN. 

YONKERfl, N. Y. 

WARBURTON (Jos. E. Schanberger, mgr. ; 
agent, Edw. S. Keller ; rehearsal Monday 
10.30).— Dan Burke and Co., big; Yvette, hit; 
Dave Ferguson, good ; Charles the First, 
clever; Cycril and Farley, nicely; Steiner 
Trio, good ; Three Lucles, nicely. 

ORPHEUM (Sol. Schwartt, mgr. ; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsals Monday and Thursday 12). 
—15-17, Janet Priest and Co.. good; Six 
O'Connot Sisters, nice; Kramer Bros., pleased. 

"Mike" Kllleen Sutton, stage manager of 
the Orpheum, and Miss Lillian Stewart were 
married In West Hoboken, N. J., on the 7th. 

CRIS. 

YOUNGSTOWN, O. 

PARK (John Elliott, mgr. ; agent, Felber & 
Shea).— Goyt Trio, Interesting; Frank Mark- 
ley, clever ; Anderson and Evans, pleasing; 
Clark and Bergman, lively; Dean and Price, 
classy ; Braggaar Bros., fine. 

PRINCESS (Walter Hanltch. mgr. ; agent, 
Gus Sun).— Powers and Pauline, excellent; 
Gutee, pleasing; Norton and Russell, clever; 
Steele, Brlnkman and Steele, first class ; Petet 
Family, strong. C. A. LEEDY. 



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Altken J as & Edna 967 Park av N Y 

tlbam 1606 Broadway N Y 

Alburtus & Millar Watervllle Can 

\idines The ttCi Cottage Grove Chicago 

All Sldl 900 Spring Pittsburg 

Allen Joe Robiuson Crusoe Girls B R 

Allen Leon A Bertie Gayety Indianapolis 

Allen Marie Columbians B R 

Alltnel Joseph 42*J BloomOeld Hoboken N J 

Allison Mr & Mrs Forsythe Atlanta 

Alpha Troupe Orpheum Ogden Utah 

LITTLE ALLRIGHT »' WIFE 

THE ORIGINAL 
Wm. Morris Time. RICHARD PITROT. Mar 

Alpine Troupe Keiths Providence 

Alpine Quartette Bowery Burlesquera B R 

Airoua Zurlier Troupe 2U0 Hemlock Brooklya 

Alton Grace Follies of New York B R 

Alius Bros l^b Cottage Auburn N Y 

Alqulst a Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn 

Alvarados Goats 1236 N Main Decatur 111 

AlWn A Zend* Bo* 366 Dresden O 

Anderson Geitrude Mist N Y Jr B R 

Anderson A Anderson 029 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Andrews A Abbott Co 8962 Morgan St Louis 

Antrim Marry Majestic Little Rock 

Apdales Animals Grand Evansvllle Ind 

Appleby K J Grand Cleveland 

Apollos 104 W 40 H Y 

Arberg A Wagner oil B 78 N Y 

Ardeile A Leslie 19 Broezel Rochester 

Arlington Billy Golden Crook B R 

Armond Grace 810. Dearborn Av Chicago 

Armond Ted V Serenaders B R 

Armstrong and Verne Royal Wellington N Z 

Arthur Mae 15 Unity PI Boston 

Ashner Tessle irwlns Big Show B R 

Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y 

Atlantis A Flsk 2611 1 Av Billings Mont 

Atwood Warren 111 W 81 N Y^ 

Aubrey Rene Runaway Girls B R 

Auer SAG 418 Strand W C London 

Austin Jennie Follies of New York B R 

Austin A Klumker 3110 E Phlla 

Ayers Ada Follies of New York B R 

B 

Baader La Voile Trio 81*0 N Chrlstlanla av Chic 

Bachen A Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia 

Baker Billy Meirv Whirl B R 

Baker Harry 8942 Renow W Philadelphia 

Baker De Voe Trio Dainty Duchess B R 

Baker John T Star Show Girls B R 

Dandy & Fields Arcade Toledo 

Bannan Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Bantas Four Columbians B R 

Baraban Troupe 13m Fifth Ave N Y 

Bar bee Hill A Co 1202 Nat Av San Diego 

Barber A Palmer American Omaha tndef 

Barnes & Crawford Hammorsteins New York 

Barnes A Robinson 237 W 137 N Y 

Barrett Tom Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Barrlngton M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Barron Hilly Empress Milwaukee 

Barron Oeo 2002 6 Av N V 

Barry A Hack. 761 Wlndlake Milwaukee 

Bsrtell A Garfield 2699 E 63 Cleveland 

Bartlett Harmon A Ernglf 833 W 66 N Y 

Darto & Clark Orpheum Allentown 

Barto A McCue Midnight Maidens B R 

Barton Joe Follies of the Day B R 

Bates Vlrgle Irwlns Bis: Show B R 

Bates A Neville 6 7 Gregory New Haven 

Baum Will H A Co 07 Wolcott New Haven 

Baumann A Ralph 360 Howard Av New Haven 

Baxter Sidney A Co 1722 48 Av Metros* Cal 

Bayton Ida O'.rla from Happyland B R 

Be Ano Duo 3442 Charlton Chicago 

Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 

Heard Dllly "Majestic Montgomery 

Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago 

Beau garde Marie Merry Whirl B R 

Beers Leo Majestic Birmingham 

Behler Agnes Dreamlanders B R 

Behren Musical 62 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Beimel Musical 841 E 87 New York 

Bell Arthur H 4M 12 Av Newark N J 

Bell Boys Trio 2296 7 Av N Y 

Bell Norma Bowery Burlesquera B R 

Belle May Robinson Crusoe Olrls B R 

Belmont Mar Century Girls B K 

Belmont Joe 70 Brook London 

Belmont Florence Girls from Happyland B R 



Belmont M Follies of New York B R 
Belsac Irving 269 W 112 New York 
Benn A Leon 229 W 38 New York 
Bennett Archie Irwlns Big Show B R 
Bennett Florence Irwlns Majesties B R 
Bennett Sam Rose Sydell B R 
Bennett A Ms reel lo 206 W 67 New York 
Bennett Broa 839 E 66 New York 
Benson Marlon J Passing Parade B R 
Bentley Musical 121 Clipper Baa Francisco 
Benton Beulah Irwlns Majesties B R 
Benton Ruth Big Banner Show B R 
Berg Llddy Bon Tons B R 
Berger Anna Miss N Y Jr B R 
Bernhard Hugh Bohemians B R 
Beverly Sisters 6722 Springfield Av Phlla 
Bevlns Clem Rolllckers B R 
Beyer Ben A Bro, 1496 Brjrant Av N Y 
Htcknell A Gibney Garrlck Ottumwa la 
Big City Four Colonial N Y 
Bissau A Shady 248 W 87 N T 
Black John J Mlsa N Y Jr B R 
Black A Leslie 8722 Bberly Av Chicago 
Blair Hazel Reevea Beauty Show B R 
Blampbin A Hehr O H Troy O 

HARRY BLOOM 

"PRINCE OF SONG." 
Still In Frisco. 

biooniquesi * Co 822U Chicago Av Minneapolis 

Bohannon Burt Hastings Show B R 

Boises Sensational 100 W 143 Naw York 

Bonner Alt Brigadiers B R 

Booth Trio Polls Norwich Conn 

Borella Arthur 624 Stanton Green sburg Pa 

Borrow Sidney Big Banner Show B R 

Bostock Jean Lovemakera B R 

Boutin A TUlson 11 Myrtle Springfield Maaa 

Boulden A Qulnn 212 W 42 N Y 

Bouton Harry A Co O H Newport 

Bouvler Mayme Merry Whirl B R 

Bowman Fred 14 Webster Medford Mass 

Bowers Walters A Crooker Grand Evansvllle 

Boyd A Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City 

Boyle Bros Princess Ft Worth 

Bradley A Ward Majestic Charlevoix Mich 

firadleys The 1814 Rush Birmingham 

Brand Laura M 615 Main Buffalo 

Bray Joe Irwlns Big Show B R 

Brennan Geo Trocaderoa B R 

Brennen aamuer N 2866 Tulip Phlla 

Breton Ted A Corlnne 114 W 44 N Y 

Brlnkleys The 424 W 89 N Y 

Brinkman & Steele Sisters Grand Steubenvllle O 

Brlstow Lydla Dreamlanders B R 

Britton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia 

Brixton A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn 

Browder A Browder 620-5 Minneapolis 



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Bessie 
Browning 

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Eitrs attrscrtee 

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Bros A Maxim 1240 Wabash Av Chicago 

Brookes A Carlisle 38 Glenwood Buffalo 

Brookland Chas Runaway Olrls B R 

Brooks Florrle Big Review B R 

Brooks The Girls from Happyland B R 

Brooks Harvey Cracker Jacks B R 

Brooks A Jennings 861 W Bronx N Y 

Brown Sammle Bowery Burlesquera B R 

Brown A Brown 69 W 116 N T 

Brown A WUmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass 

Bruce Lena Lovemakera B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N T 

Bryant May Irwlns Big 8how B R 

Brydon A Hanlon 20 Cottage Newark 

Buch Bros Main Peoria 

Buckley Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Buckley Louise Santa Cruz Cal 

Bullock Tom Trocaderos B R 

Bunce Jack 2210 13 Philadelphia 

Burgeir 'Jarvey J 627 Trenton Av, Pittsburg 

Burke Joe 344 W 14 N Y 

Burke & Carter Pantages St Joe Mo 

Burke Minnie Trocaderos B R 

Burke A Varlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burnett Tom Century Olrls B R 

Burns Jack 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn 

Burrows Lillian 2050 North Av Chicago 

Burt Wm P A Daughter 133 W 45 N Y 

Burton Jack Marathon Girls B R 

Burton A Burton Empire Indianapolis Indef 

Busch Devere Four Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bushnell May Fads A Follies B R 

Butlers Musical 423 S 8 Phlla 

Butterworth Charley 860 Treat San Francisco 

Byron Gteta 107 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass 

Byron Ben Passing Parade B R 



Cahlll Wm 3*5-7 Bklyn 



Cain John E Knickerbockers B R 

Callahan Grace Bohemians B R 

Campoeil Al U07 Amsterdam Av N Y 

Campbell Harry Marathon Girls B R 

Campbell Phyllis Merry Whin B R 

Campbell « barker Hose Sydell B R 

Campbell Zelma Bon Ions B K 

Caiupeaun Beatrice Knickerbockers B R 

Cauneid Al Wise Guy Co 

Cauneid a Caneton 2218 80 Bensonhurst L 1 

Cantway Fred K 6425 Woodlawn Av Chicago 

Capman Bert Follies of New York B R 

(Japron Nell Follies of New York B R 

Caruon Cnas Vanity Fair B R 

Caruownie bisters -*26 N Liberty Alliance O 

Care & Stamp* 824 42 Bklyn 

Carle Irving 4208 No 41 Chicago 

Carlton Frank bway Gaiety Gins B R 

Carmelos Pictures Broadway Gaiety Girls B R 

Carmen Frank 466 W 163 N Y 

Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 

Carmontelle Hattie Marathon Uirls B R 

Caron * Fa mom 235 K 24 N Y 

Carral Helen * Co 1745 Warren Av Chicago 

Carrolltou * Van 612& Monte Vista Los Angeles 

Carson tiros loot) i>6 Brooklyn 

Carters The Ava Mo 

Cased A De Verne 312 Valley Dayton O 

CasDurn & Murpny Wichita Kan 

Casuiue ft La Mar Box Zkl Montgomery Ala 

Jase Paul 01 S Clark Chicago 

CauiUeld ft Driver Normanuie Hotel New York 

Ceiest 74 Grove Kd Ciapbain Pk London 

Celeste Grace Midnight Maidens B K 

Chabanty Marguerite Columbians B R 

Chauwick Trio Manhattan O H N Y 

Chameroys 1440-11 Bklyn 

Champion Mamie Washington Society Girls B R 

Chamrell ft Schuyler 2l\i rrospect Av Brooklyn 

Chapin benjamin i»U6 W 1»6 New York 

Chapman bisters 1020 Milburn Indianapolis 

Chase Billy Wigwam San Francisco 

Chase Dave 00 Birch Lynn Mass 

Chase Carina 2615 bo Huioiead Chicago 

Chassluo Maryland Baltimore 

Chatham Sisters 308 Grant Pittsburg 

Chick Frank Brigadiers B R 

Chubb Kay loi bpruce Scranton Pa 

Church City Four 1282 Uecetur Brooklyn 

Clairmont Josephine A Co 163 W 131 N Y 

Clarke Wlllreu 130 W 44 New York 

Clark Floretta lo Lamburt Boston 

Clark Geo Kobinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Clark ft Duncan 1131 Prospect indiauapolls 

Clark ft Ferguson 121 Phelps Kngiewood 

Claton Carlos 23oVa 6 Av Nashville 'lenn 

Claus ft Kaucline 1040 Dayton Av bt Paul 

Clear Cha» 100 Momingsiue Av New York 

demons Margaret Miuuight Maidens B R 

Clermonto ft Miner 30 W \fi* New York 

Clever Trio 212H Arch Philadelphia 

CUD ft Cim 41O0 Artesian Chicago 

Clirton Harry Droamlaaders B K 

Cllto * Sylvester 20» Winter Philadelphia 

Clure Raymond 667 Denmson Av Columbus O 

Clyo Rochelle 147V Hancock qmncy Mass 

Cogswells Cycling Empress Kansas City 

Cohan Will H Miss New York Jr B R 

Cohen Nathan Hastings Show B R 

Cole Chaa C Rolilckere B R 

College Life Grand Pittsburg 

Collins Eddie 6 Reed Jersey N J 

Collins Fred Dreamlanders B R 

Colton Tommy Fada ft Follies B R 

Colton A Darrow Kentucky Belles B R 

Compton ft Plumb Crystal St Paul 

Comrades Four 024 Trinity Av New York 

Conn Hugh L Fads A Follies B R 

Conn Richard 201 W 100 N Y 

Counelly Mr A Mrs Orpheum Omaha 

Connelly A Webb Majestic Milwaukee 

Coogan Alan Lovemakers B R 

Cook Geraldlne 676 Jackson Av New York 

Cornell Ada Miss New York Jr B R 

Corbett ft Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J 

Corlnne Suianne Fada A Follies B R 

Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle 

Cotter A Boulden 1836 Vineyard Philadelphia 

Cotton Lolo Polls Scranton 

Coyle A Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 

Coyne Tom Hastings Show B R 

Crane Mrs Gardner Polls Springfield 

Crawford Catherine Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Crawford Glenn 8 1430 Baxter Toledo 

Crelghton Broa Midnight Maidens B R 

Crlspi Ida Irwlns Big Show B R 

Crosby Ana 162 E 8 Peru lnd 

DICKCROLIUS 

Slang Prince Supreme. 
Permanent address, 224 W 46th St., New York. 

Cross A Josephine Orpheum San Francisco 

Cross A Maye 1312 Huron Toledo 

Cullen Thos Runaway Girls B K 

Cullen Bros 2016 Ellsworth Philadelphia 

Cunimlnger & Colouna Tivoll Pent re So Wales 

Cummlngs Josle Rose Sydell B R 

Cunningham BAD 112 Wash'nt Champaign 111 

Cunningham & Marion Greeupoiut Brooklyn 

Curtln Patsle Century Olrls B R 

Curtis Blanche Marathon Girls B R 

Curzon Sisters Hip New York lndef 

Cuttys Musical Orpheum Los Angeles 

Cycling Brunettes Majestic Butte 



D. 



BEULAH DALLAS 

"COON SHOUTER." INTERSTATE CIRCUIT. 
Booked solid until May. 

Dale Warren E 1308 S Carlisle Philadelphia 
Dale A Harris 1610 Madison Av New York 
Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia 
Dallas Beulah Forsythe Atlanta 
Daly A O'Brien National Sydney Indef 
Dalys Country Choir National Sydney Indef 
Davenport Edna Big Banner Show B R 
Davenport Flossie Pennant Winners B R 
Davenport Pearle B Orpheum Butler Pa Indef 
Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago 
Davis A Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 
Davidson Dott 1306 Michigan Av Niagara Falli 
Dawson Ell A Olllette Sisters 844 E 68 N Y 
Da Clalnvllle Sid 1818 Douglas Omaha 



CUBA DE SCHON 

The Little Indian Girl. 
Playing W. V. A. Time. 

DeGrace ft Gordon 022 Liberty Brooklyn 

De Hollis & Valora Colouial Greenville S C 

De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee 

De Mar Hose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Mar Zelle Knickerbockers B K 

De Mario Clniselll St Petersburg Russia 

De Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn 

De Oescb Mile M 336 S lo Saginaw 

De Ken/o ft La Due Dominion Ottawa 

De Vassy Thos Big Banner Show B R 

De Velde ft Zelda Temple Hamilton Can 

De Vere Tony Watsons Burlettuuers B R 

De Verne A Van 4672 Yates Denver 

De Young Tom 160 E 113 New York 

De Young Mabel 860 E 161 New York 

Dean Lew 462 2 Niagara Falls 

Dean ft Sibley 463 Columbus Av Boston 

Deery Frank 204 West End Av New York 

Delaney Patsy Miss New York Jr B R 

Delmar & Delmar 04 Henry New York 

Delmor Arthur Irwlns Big Show B K 

Delmore Adelaide Girls from Happyland B R 

Delton Broa 261 W 38 New York 

Demacos 112 N Phlla 

Deming A Alton Americans B R 

Demonio & Belle Englewood N J 

Denton G Francis 4ol W 44 New York 

Desmond Vera Lovemakera B R 

Dlas Mona Bohemians B R 

Anita Diaz's Monkeys 

Next Week (Dec. 26), Hippodrome, Cleveland. 
Direction AL SUTH ERLAND. 

Dlolas The 162 E 6 Mansfield O 

Dixon Belle College Girls B R 

Dobbs Wilbur Ginger Qlr.ls B R 

Dodd Emily ft Jessie20l Division Av Brooklyn 

Doherty ft Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 

Dolan A Lenharr 2460 7 Av New York 

Dolce Sisters 240 W 14 N Y 

Donaghy G Francis 310 66 Brooklyn 

Donald ft Carson 216 W 103 New York 

Donegan Sisters Bon Tons B R 

Donner Doris 343 Lincoln Johnstown Pa 

Does Billy 102 High Columbia Tenn 

Douglaa ft Burns 326 W 43 N Y 

Douglass Chas Washington Society Qlrla B R 

Dove Johnny Al Fields Minstrels 

Dow A Lavan 808 Cauldwell av New York 

Downey Leslie T Elite Sheboygan Wla lndef 

Doyle Phil Merry Whirl B R 

Drew Chas Passing Parade B R 

Drew Dorothy 377 8 Av New York 

Dube Leo 268 Stowe Av Troy 

Du Bole Oreat A Co 80 No Wash Av Bridgeport 

De Mars * Gualtlerl 307 W Water Elmlra N Y 

Duffy Tommy Queen of Jardln de Parte B R 

Dulzeli 1'aul Alhnnibra New York 

Duncan A O 042 E Bklyn 

Dunedln Troupe Bon Tons B R 

Dunham Jack Bohemians B R 

Dunn Arthur F 217 E Lacock Pittsburg 

Dupille Ernest 3103 lioudinot Philadelphia 

Duprez Fred Grand Indianapolis 

Durgln Geo Passing Parade B R 

Dwyer Lottie Trio Howard Boston 



Eddy A Tallman 640 Lincoln Blvd Chicago 
Edmaa A Oaylor Box 30 Richmond Ind 
Edna Ruth 419 W Green Olean N Y 
Edwards Oertrude Miss New York Jr B R 

EDWARDS, VAN m TIERNEY 

REFINED ENTERTAINERS. 
Management Ed. 8. Keller. 

Edwards Shorty 213 Carroll Alleghenr 

Edythe Corlnne 326 8 Robey Chicago 

Egan Geo Marathon Girls B R 

Elber Lew Bowery Burlesquere B R 

Elliott Jack Runaway Olrls B R 

Ellsworth Harry A Lillian Century Girls B R 

Elwood Perry A Downing 024 Harlem Av Balto 

Emelle Troupe 604 E Taylor Bloomlngton HI 

Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 

Emsrson A Le Clear 23 Beach Av Grand Rapids 

■merson Ida Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Emerson Harry Midnight Maidens B R 

Emmett A Lower 410 Pine Darby Pa 

■nglebreth O W 2313 Highland Av Cincinnati 

Ensor Wm Hastings Show B R 

flsmaan H T 1284 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Evans Allen Irwlns Big Show B R 

Evana Bessie 8701 Cottage Orove A Chicago 

Evens Fred A Beattio Knickerbockers B R 

Evans Teddy Midnight Maidens B R 

Evana A Lloyd 923 E 12 Brooklyn 

Evelyn Sisters 262 Green Av Brooklyn 

Everett Oertrude Fads A Follies B R 

Evers Oeo 210 Losoya Ban Antonio 

■wing Chas A Nina 466 Telfair Augusta 



Fatrchlle Bister* 820 Dlxwell Av New Haven 
Falrchlld Mr A Mrs 1321 Vernon Harrlsburg 
Fair burn Jas Miss New York Jr B R 
Falls Billy A 488 Lyell Av Rochester 
Fanta Trio 8 Union 8q New York 
Fanton Joe Auditorium York Pa 

FARRELL TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Black Face In Vaudeville. 
Next week (Dec. 2*5) Orpheum, Brooklyn. 

Fawn Loretta Rose Sydell B R 
Fay Gus Irwlns Majesties B R 
Fennel & Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn 
Fenner A Fox 639 Central Camden N J 



DAVE FERGUSON 

United Time. 



Wh*n answerlno oAort i — m—4e Madly •aanfidw VAJUMTT 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



C olossal Success jj. RADIE FURMAN 



Next Week (Dec. 26) Orph«um a Los Angeles 



Returns with freak Laurel* Direct Winter Garten, Berlin 



LILIAN HERLEIN 

America's Stunninc and Beautiful Songstress United Time, 

Opens Jan. 2nd. Personal Management. £. B. ADAMS 



ROBERT 



AILEEN 



LeROY and HARVEY 

Comedy Sketch "RAINED IN" 

Plf otlon, NORMAN JEFFERIE8 

ETHEL LESLIE 

"THE FAVORITE ENGLISH MEZZO-SOPRANO" 

Direct from Successful Tours in England, Australia, New Zealand and the Orient. 

NOW IN SEATTLE— NEWPORT CAPE. 



The greatest musical novelty produced in years 



Six Kirksmith Sisters 

The talk of the town everywhere the act has played. 
Direction KIRKSMITH BUTLER, 107 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 



TneLedy 




BICKNELL 



The Lobster 



AND 



GIBNEY 



PRESENTING 



Marion Glbney 



"The Lady and the Lobster" 

Booked Solid till April 1911, W. V. M. A. 

Time. 




O. M. Bicknell 



CHAS. 



Beaumont's Comedy Ponies 

Playing United Time. Agent, Felix Reich. 



HAVE YOUR CARD II 
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QUY 



First ApjMrieai Epjfaff aeit ii I Years. Es Rente. Orseeia Circuit 



FRANCES 



RAWSON AND CLARE 



"JU8T KIDS" IN " 

Completed 21 weeks S.-C. Circuit. 



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Time extended 14 more. 
NEXT WEEK (DEC. 20). MAJESTIC. SIOUX FALLS. I A. 



WHETHER you KNOCK or BOOST me YOU Are 

ADVERTISING ME all the TIME. KEEP IT 

UP Friends and OBLIGE 

Senator Francis Murphy 



DEAS, REED and DEAS 



Some Singing 



Some Comedy 



Some Clothes 



Open Soon. Some Theatre In Yonkers. Managed by Some Hustler, Edward S. Keller. 
SOME CLASS. 

Cycling Cogswells 

Just working twelve weeks 8.-C. Booked through Chicago office. 




By PAUL OOUDRON, 
Dlreqtfon, BERT EARLB Booking Offlo© 



Haswell, Leigh 



and 



Griffith 



In "The MASQUERADBRS," by Louis Hallett. 
THIS WEEK (Dec. 10), P. Q. Williams' OREENPOINT, Brooklyn. 



REX 



COMEDY CIRCUS 



DOGS, CATS. 
PONIES AND 



THE HflMEUEST, MEANEST AND WISEST OLD MULE IN THE WORLD 
INTRODUCING HIS LATEST HOVELTY "JUMPING JUPITER" 



LAWRENCE JOHNSTON 

The King of Veatrlloquleta. 



MABEL JOHNSTON 

World's Oreatest Lady Ventriloquist. 



lie** 



Circus Queen" 

Season Booked 



Caprice R. Lewis . Idabell 



ii 



Billiken Girl" 



Permanent Address 

411 N. FRONT STREET 
BALTIMORE 





"The Party From The South" 

Direction, Pat Casey and 
Wm. L. Lykens 

My wife joins me in wishing you all 
"A Merry Christmas." 



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Ferguson Mabel Bowdoln 8q Boiton Indef 
Ferguson Frank 489 B 48 Chicago 
Ferguson Joe 127 W 67 New York 
Ferguson Marguerite Hastings Show B B 
Fern Ray 1300 W Ontario Philadelphia 
Fernandas May Duo 207 B 87 New York 
Ferrard Grace 2716 Warsaw At Chicago 
Fields School Kids Wlllard Chicago 
Fields A La Adella 3041 W Ravenswood Chic 
Finn 4 Ford 280 Revere Win thro* Maw 
Finney Frank Troeaderoe B R 
Fisher Marie Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Fisher Susie Rose By dell B R 
Flske Gertrude Brigadier* B R 
Fitzgerald ft Qulnn Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Fltcslmmons ft Cameron 6600 8 Green Chicago 
Fletchers 33 Rondell PI San Francisco 

JEANIE FLETCHER 

SCOTTISH PRIMA DONNA 

America Travesty Stare 

Pickwick. San Diego, Cal. Indefinite. 

Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn 

Florede Nellie Columbians B R 

Follette * Wicks 1824 Gates At Brooklyn 

Forbes ft Bowman 201 W 112 New York 

Force Johnny 800 Edmonson Baltimore 

Ford Geo Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Ford ft Co 300 Fen ton Flint Mich 

Ford ft Louise 128 8 Broad Mankato Minn 

Fords Four Anderson Louisville 

Foreman Robt N 306 W 90 New York 

Form by Geo Walthew House Wlgan England 

Foster Harry 4k Sallle 1886 B 12 Philadelphia 

Foster Billy 2318 Centre Pittsburg 

Fox ft Summers 617 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox Florence 172 FUmore Rochester 

Fox Will H Temple Detroit 

Fox Will World of Pleasure B R 

Foyer Eddie 0020 Plerpont Cleveland 

Francis Wlnnlfred Vanity Fair B R 

Francis Wlllard 67 W 188 New York 

Franclscos 343 N Clark Chicago 

Frank Sophia ft Myrtle Miss New York Jr B R 

Frans Big Ginger Olrle B R 

Fredericks Musical Majestic Kalamaioo Mich 

Freed Jack 17 B 106 New York 

Freeman Florence Bway Gaiety Girls B R 

Freeman Frank E Queen of Bohemia B R 

Freeman Bros Girls from Happyland B R 

Frellgh Llssle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

French Henri Gerard Hotel New York 

French ft Williams 821 W Blaine Seattle 

Frevoll Majestic Charleston S C 

Frey Twins Orpheum Sioux City 

Fricke WiUman Lovemakers B R 

Frobel ft Ruge 314 W 23 New York 



-6AFFNEY GIRLS- 

Playing S.-C. Time. 



Uaflney Sisters 1407 Madison Chicago 

Gaffney Al 303 Vernon Brooklyn N Y 

Gage Chas 170 White Springfield Mass 

Gale Ernie l«i» Eastern Av Toronto 

Gallagher Ed Big B oner Show B R 

Gardiner Family 1068 N 8 Philadelphia 

Garden Geo Girls from Hsppyland B R 

Gardner Jack Wigwam San Francisco 

Gardner Andy Bohemians B R 

Gardner Georgle * Co 4646 Kenmore Av Chic 

Garrlty Harry Princess Los Angeles Indef 

Garson Marlon ft Co Polls Scranton 

Gath Karl ft Emma 6<wj cane Chicago 

Gaylor Chaa 768 17 Detroit 

Gear Irving Century O rl- B R 

Genaro ft Thoel Majestic T/Orslcana Tex ladef 

George Chas N Potomac tiwgerstown Md 

George Armstrong T Jacks B R 

Germane Anna T 26 Arnold Revere Mass 

Oettlngs J F Marathon Girls B R 

Oeyer Bert Palace Hotel Chicago 

Gilbert Ella R Runaway Girls B R 

Gill Edna Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Ollmore Mildred Broadway Oah'v Girls B R 

Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Gleason Violet 480 Lexington Walt nam Mass 

Glover Edna May 862 Emporia Kv Wichita 

Godfrey ft Henderson 2200 E 14 Kansas City 

Goforth ft Doyle 251 Halsey Brooklyn 

Golden Claude Gayety St Louis 

Golden Sam Washington Society Girls B R 

Golden Nat Hastings 8how B R 

Goldle Annette Big Banner Show B R 

Goldle Jack Olnger Girls B R 

Goldsmith & Hoppc Colonial Norfolk 

Goodman Joe 232H Van Pelt Philadelphia 

Goodrich Mitcbell Hastings Show B R 

Goodwin ft Elliott Majestic Paterson N J 

Gordo El 2">5 W 42 New York 

Gordon Max Dreamlandem B R 

Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantic Av Brooklyn 

Gordon ft Barber 26 So Locust Hageratown Md 

Gordon & Mnrx Polls New Haven 



Sam 



Emma 



GORDON a«d KEYES 

"Wooden Shoo Breakers" 
Direction. PAT CASEY Poll Circuit 

Gossans Bobby 400 80 6 Columbus O 
Gottlob Amy 600 No Clark Chicago 
Gould C W Marathon Girls B R 
Gould 6 Rice 826 Smith Providence R I 
Goyt Trio 866 Willow Akron O 
Grace Frank College Girls B R 
Grace Lew 2844 Penn av Baltimore 
' Graham Frank Marathon Girls B R 
Grannon I la Melrose Park Pa 
Grant Burt A Bertha 2066 Dearborn Chicago 
Granville ft Mack Cherry Blossoms B R 
Granville & Rogers Columbia Cincinnati 
Graves Joy Dreamlanders B R 
Gray Trio 1406 Wood lawn av Indianapolis 
Gray A Gray 1022 Birch Joplin Mo 
Gray ft Graham Sydney Australia Indef 
Green Edna Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Greene Wlnnlfred Runaway Girls B R 
Gremmer ft Melton 1437 8 6 Louisville 
Grieves 166 W 63 New York 
Griffith John P Trocsderos B R 
Griffith Myrtle E 6806 Klrkwood Av Pittsburg 
Griffs A Hoot 1328 Cambria Philadelphia 



Grimm A Satchel Columbia Attleboro Mass 
Groom 81stsrs 608 N Hermitage Trenton N J 
Orosaman Al 632 North Rochester 
Grovlnl Geanette Washington Society Girls B R 
Gruber ft Kew 408 4 Av E Flint Mich 
Gullfoyle ft Charlton 303 Harrison Detroit 
Ouyer Victoria Miss New York Jr B R 

H. 

Hall B Clayton Blmhurst Pa 

Hall Ed Passing Parade B R 

Hall ft Pray 60 Columbia Swampscott M 

Hall ft Biiaeoe 66 Orchard Norwich Conn 

Halperln Nan 1621 B 17 Av Denver 

Halls Don 111 Walnut Revere Mass 

Helpers Leo Hastings Show B R 



Halson Boys 21 B 88 New York 
HaJsted WUUard 1141 Prytanla New Orleans 
Ham Una The 61 Scoval PI Detroit 
Hamilton Estelle B 2636 N 31 Philadelphia 
Hamilton Maude Watsons Burlesquers B R 

HAMMOND and FORRESTER 

Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit. 

Hammond Gracla Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Hampton ft Bassett 4866 Wlnthrop Av Chlcsgo 
Haney ft Long 117 Bute N Vernon Ind 
Hannon Billy 1638 No Hamlin Av Chicago 
Hanson Harry L Crystal Chicago 
Hansons ft Co 1037 Tremont Boston 
Hanvey Lou 662 Lenox av New York 
Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B K 
Harmonists Four Gayety Omaha 
Harrington Bobby Serenaders U R 
Harron Lucy Knickerbockers B R 
Hart Marie ft Billy Orpheum Ogden Utah 
Hart Bros 294 Central Central Falls R I 
Hart Stanley Ward 3446 Pine St St Louie 
Hart Maurice 166 Lenox Av New York 
Hartwell Effle Big Banner Show B R 
Harvey Harry Hastings Show B R 
Harvey ft Welch 7 E 119 N Y 
Harveys The 607 Western Moundsvllle W Va 
Hartman Oretchen 623 W 136 New York 
Hastings Harry Hastings Show B R 
Haswell J H Majestic Ell wood City Pa Indef 
Hatches The 47 E 132 New York 

E. F. HAWLEY and CO. 

THE BANDID. 

Week, Jan. 2, Polls, New Haven. 

EDW. S. KELLER, Rep. 

Hawkins Harry College Girls B R 

Hawthorne Hilda Orpneum Salt Lake 

Hayes Margaret Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Hayes Gertrude Follies of the Day B R 

Hayee ft Patton Carson City Nev Indef 

Haynian & Franklin Tlvoli London 

Haynee Beatrice Americans B R 

Hayward A Hayward Majestic Montgomery 

Hasslton Jas Washington Society Girls B K 

Hearn 8am Follies of the Day B R 

Hearn ft Rutter Avenue Washington 

Heath Frankle Big Review B ft 

Heather Josle Anderson Louisville 

Held ft La Rue 1328 Vine Philadelphia 

Helens La Belle Kentucky Belles B R 

Henderson ft Thomas 227 W 40 New York 

Headrlx Klarl College Girls B R 

Henella ft Howard 646 N Clark Chicago 

Hennlngs 11 Seymour Flats St Joe Mo 

Henry Dick 207 Palmetto Brooklyn 

Henry Girls 2326 80 17 Philadelphia 

Henrys 423 B 162 N Y 

Herbert Majestic Jacksonville 

Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mass 

Herman Lew Hip Huntington W Va 

Herman ft Rice 420 W 80 New York 

Hers Geo 832 Stone Av Scranton 

Heverley Great 201 Desmond Say re Pa 

Hickman Bros ft Co Majestic Dubuque la 

Hill Arthur Hastings Show B R 

Hill Edmund* Trio 262 Nelson New Brunswick 

Hill Chas J Ginger Olrle B R 

Hlllard May Ram T Jacks B R 

Hlllman ft Roberts 616 8 11 Saginaw Mich 

Hills Harry Rnblnson Crusoe Olrls B R 

Hlnes ft Fento 1 161 W 63 New York 

Hoeffl Bros Family Mollne 111 

Hoey A Mozar Orpheum Savannah 

Holden J Maurice Dainty Duchess B R 

Holden Harry Knickerbockers B R 

Hollander Joe Irwlns Majesties B R 

Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadillac Mich 

Holmes Ben Box HA1 Richmond Va 

Holt Alf Sydney Australia 

Honan A Helm 12> Lock wood Buffalo 

Hood Bam 721 Florence Mobile Ala 

Hoover Lillian 432 W 34 New York 

Hopp Fred 326 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Horton A La Triska Grand Indianapolis 

Hotallng Edward 657 S Division Grand Rapids 

Howard Bros Polls Springfield 

Howard Chas Forties of New York B R 

Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago 

Howard Mote Vanity Fair B R 

Howard Geo F Big Review B R 

Howard Comedy Four 083 3.Av Brooklyn 

Howard Harry A Mae 222 S Peoria Chicago 

Howard Bern Ice A Co 252 W 38 New York 

Howard A Howard Orpheum Omaha 

Howe Sam Lovemakers B R 

Howe Llzette Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Huegel A Qulnn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hufford A Chain Majestic Cedar Rapids la 

Hulbert A DeLong Orpheum Freeport 111 

Hunt Robt Washington Society Girls B R 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley F J 152 Magnolia Av Elizabeth N .1 

Hutchlneon Al 210 E 14 New York 

Huxley Dorcas E Vanity Fair B R 

Huxtables M II Lewlston Me 

Hyatt A Le Nore 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hylands Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hymer John B 5 Av New York 

Hynde Bessie 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imhoff Roger Fads A Follies B R 
Inge Clara 800 W 40 N Y 
Ingram A Seeley 288 Crane Av Detroit 
Ingrams Two 1804 Story Boone la 
Inness A Ryan Majestic Birmingham 
Irish May Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Irving Pearl Pennant Winners B R 



Irwin Flo 227 W 46 New York 
Irwin Geo Irwlns Big Show B R 



Jackson H'ry ft Kate 206 Buena Vista Yonkero 
Jackson Alfred 80 B Tupper Buffalo 
Jackson Robt M Runaway Girls B R 
Jackson ft Long No Vernon Ind 
Jackson Family Grand Hanley England 
Janaen Ben ft Chae Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Jeffries Tom 160 Henry Brooklyn 

P. O'MALLEY JENNINGS 

Next week (Dec. 20) Majestic, Milwaukee. 

Jennings Jewell ft Barlow* 8362 Arlington St L 
Jerge ft Hamilton 892 Mass Av Buffalo 
Jerome Edwin Merry Whirl B R 
Jees ft Dell 1202 N 6 St Louis 
Jess Johnny Cracker Jacks B R 
Jewel 263 Littleton Av Newark N J 
Johnson Honey 89 Tremont Cambridge Mass 
Johnson Kid Sequin Tour 8outh America 
Johnson Bros ft Johnson 6246 Callowhlll Phlla 
Johnston Elsie Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Johnston ft Buckley Golden Crook B R 
Johnstone Chester B 49 Lexington av N Y 
Jolly Wild A Co Orpheum Harrlsburg 
Jonee ft Rogers 1361 Park Av New York 
Jones Maud 471 Lenox Av New York 
Jones ft GUlam Yale Stock Co 
Jones A Whitehead 83 Borden Newark N J 
Joyce Jack Circus Bush Vienna 
Julian A Dyer 67 High Detroit 
Juno ft Wells 611 B 78 New York 



Kartello Bros Paterson N J 
Kaufman Bros Orpheum Sioux City 
Kaufman Reba ft Ines Follee Bergere Paris 
Kaufmann Troupe Orpheum New Orleans 
Kaufmanns 240 E 36 Chicago 
Keating A Murray B lakers Wlldwood N J Indef 
Keaton A Barry 74 Boylston Boston 
Keatons Three Polls Scranton 
Keeley Bros Apollo Manhelm Ger 

THEM'S THEM. 
Jim. F. ANNIB M. 

KELLY and KENT 



Keife Zona Hathaways New Bedford 

Kelley Joe K V and Arch Philadelphia Indef 

Kelly Eugene Knickerbockers B R 

Kelly Lew Serenaders B R 

Kelly A Wentworth Trevett Chicago 

Kelsey Sisters 4832 Christiana Av Chicago 

Keltners 133 Colonial PI Dallas 

Kendall Ruth Miss New York Jr B R 

Kendall Chas A Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kennedy Joe 1131 N 3 Av Knoxvllle 

Kenney ft Hollls 66 Holmes Av Brookllne Maas 

Kent A Wilson 6036 Monroe Av Chicago 

Keough Edwin Continental Hotel San Fran 

Keesner Rose 438 W 164 New York 

Klddere Bert ft Dorothy 1274 Clay San Fran 

Kine Josle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

King Margaret H Serenaders B R 

King Bros 211 4 Av Schenectady 

King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Bug Indef 

Klnnebrew ft Klara O H Plymouth 111 Tndef 

Klralfo Bros 1710 3 Av Evansvllle Ind 

Klrschbaum Harry 1023 Main Kansae City 

Klein A Clifton Lyric Terre Haute 

Knowles R M College Girls B R 

Knox A Alvln Trent Trenton N J 

Koehler Grayce 5050 Calumet Chicago 

Kohers Three 68 18 Wheeling W Vs 

Koler Harry Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Konerz Bros Manhattan O H New York 

Kurtls Roosters Mills Detroit 



Lacouver Lena Vanity Fair B R 

Lafayettes Two 186 Graham Oshkosh 

Laird Major Irwlns Big Show B R 

Lake Jas J Bon Tons B R 

Lalor Ed WatBons Burlesquers BR* 

Lamont Harry A Flo Portland Me 

Lancaster A Miller 646 Jones Oakland 

Lane A O'Donnell Orpheum Sioux City 

Lane Goodwin A Lane 3713 Locust Philadelphia 

Lane A Ardell 332 Genesee Rochester 

Lane Eddie 305 E 73 New York 

Lang Karl 273 Bickford Av Memphis 

Lanlgan Joe 102 8 61 Philadelphia 

Lansear Ward E 232 Schaefer Brooklyn 

La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 

La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jack 3315 B Baltimore 

La Centra A La Rue 2461 2 Av New York 

La Fere Eleanore Miss New York Jr B R 

La Mar Dorothy World of Pleasure B R 

La Maze Bennett A La Maze 2698 Pitkin Bklyn 

La Moines Musical 832 5 Baraboo Wis 

La Nolle Ed A Helen 1707 N 15 Philadelphia 

Lal'onte Marguerite 12.'J W Com'ce Saft Antonio 

La Rocca Roxy P 1245 Ohio Chicago 

La Rue A Holmes 21 Llllle Newark 

La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J 

La Toy Bros Majestic Birmingham 

La Vettes 1708 W 31 Kansas City 

Larkln Nicholas Runaway Olrls B R 

LaroBe 226 Bleecker Brooklyn 

Larrive 32 Shutter Montreal 

Laurent Marie 79 E 116 New York 

Lavender Will Big Review B R 

Lavlne A Inman 8201 E 81 Cleveland 

Lavardes Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J 

Lawrence Bill Bohemians B R 

Lawrence A Edwards 1140 West'm'r Providence 

Lawrence A Wright 56 Copeland Roxbury Mass 

Lawson * Namon Anderson Louisville 

Layton Marie 262 E Indiana St Charles 111 

Ls Beau Jean Ginger Girls B R 

Le Grange A Oordon 2823 Washington St Louis 

Le Hlrt 700 Clifford Av Rochester 

Le Pagea 120 French. Buffalo 

Le Pearl A Bogart 401 Solome Springfield 111 

Le Roy Lillian Marathon Girls B R 

Le Roy Vivian Golden Crook B R 

Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan 

Le Roy Chas 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

L« Roy A Adams 1812 Locust Av Erie Pa 

Le Van Harry Big Review B R 

Leahy Bros 9 Harrison Pawtucket R I 



Lee Minnie Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Lee Roee 1040 Broadway Brooklyn 
Lefflngwell Nat A Co Majestic Denver 
Lenas Ths 1818 School Chicago 
Leonard ft Drake 1099 Park PI Brooklyn 

BESSIE LEONARD 

"Girl with the Wonderful Heir" 

This week (Dec. 10), Majestic, Dallas. 
Next Week (Dec. 20), Majestic, Houston. 

Leonard A Phillips Hong Kong Toledo Indef 

Leonl Ruby Cracker Jacks B R 

Lerner Dave Americans B R 

Lee Jundts 628 B Richard Dayton O 

Leslie Ceo W O H Woodstock Can 

Leslie Genls 381 Tremont Boston 

Leslie Frank 124 W 189 New York 

Leslie Mabel Big Banner Show B R 

Leatelle Eleanore Merry Whirl B R 

Looter Joe Golden Crook B R 

Lester ft Kellet 318 Falrmount Av Jersey City 

Levlno D ft Susie 14 Prospect W Havsn Conn 

Levitt ft Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 

Levy Family 47 W 129 New York 

Lewis A Vsnlty Fair B R 

Lswls ft Lake 2411 Norton Av Kansae City 

Lewis Phil J 118 W 121 New York 

Lewis Walter ft Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Mase 

Lewis ft Green Dainty Duchess B R 

Lewis ft Harr 146 W 18 N Y 

Lillian Grace Century Olrle B R 

Llngermane 706 N 6 Philadelphia 

Llscord Lottie Watsons Burlesque B R 

Llssman Harry Hastings Show B R 

Little Stranger Alhambra New York 

Livingston Murry 830 B 163 New York 

Lloyd Dorothy Gayety Galesburg 111 

Lloyd ft Castano 104 W 61 New York 

Lloyd ft Rumley Savoy Beaver Falls Pa 

Loikbart A Webb Proctors Cohoes N Y 

Lockwood Sisters Star Show Girls B R 

Lockwoods Musical 133 Cannon Poughkeepsle 

London ft Rlker 32 W 08 New York 




A Refined Novelty Singing Act. 
Next Week (Dec. 26), Trevett, Chicago. 

Loraine Oscar Maryland aBltlmore 

Loral ne Harry Big Review B K 

Lovett Ed World of Pleasure B R 

Lowe Leslie J Hong Kong Toledo Indef 

Lowe Musical 37 Ridge av Rutherford N J 

Lower F Edward Hastings Show B R 

Luce ft Luce 026 N Broad Philadelphia 

Luken Al Marathon Olrle B R 

Luttinger Lucas Co 636 Valencia San Fran 

Lynch Hase] 366 Norwood Av Grand Rapids 

Lynch Jack 93 Houston Newark 

Lynn Louie Star Show Olrle B R 

Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 

Lyon ft Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran Indef 



Macdonald Sisters 12 Bache San Francisco 

Mack Tom Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Mack ft Co Lee 666 N State Chicago 

Mack Wm Follies of the Day B R 

Mack ft Mack 6947 Cheetnut Philadelphia 

Mack A Walker Bronx New York 

Mackey J 8 Runaway Olrls B R 

Macy Maud Hall 2618 B 26 Sheepshead Bay 

Madison Chas Troeaderoe B R 

Mae Florence 48 Jefferson Bradford Pa 

Mae Rose Passing Parade B R > 

Maguire H S Waco Tex 

Mahoney May Irwlns Big Show B R 

Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco Indef 

Maltland Mable Vanity Fair B R 

Malestlc Musical Four Bway Oalsty Girls B R 

Makarenko Duo Majestic Jacksonville 

Malloy Dannie 11 Olen Morris Toronto 

Mangels John W Orpheum Mansfield O 

Mann Chas Dreamlanders B R 

Manning-Frank 866 Bedford_Av Brooklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clacy Grand Rapids 

Mantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley Av Chlcsgo 

Marc ell ft Lenett Majestic Houston 

Mardo A Hunter Cosy Corner Olrls B R 

Marimba Band Wintergarten Berlin 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 

Mario Louise Vsnlty Fair B R 

Marlon Johnny Century Olrls B R 

Marlon Dave Dreamlanders B R 

Mario Aldo Trio Orpheum Ogdrn I'tah 

Marlowe A I'lunkett Congress Portland Me 

Marr Blllle Irwlns Big Show B R 

Marsh ft Mlddleton 19 Dyer Av Everett Mass 

Martell Family Kentucky Belles B R 

Martha Mile 63 W 01 New York 

Martin Dave ft Percle 4801 Calumet Chicago 

Martin Frank A T Jacks B R 

Marti ne Carl ft Rudolph 457 W 57 New York 

Marvin Bros Colonial Rochester 

Mason Harry L College Olrls B R 

BOB MATTHEWS 

60S Oalety Theatre Bldg.. 

Broadway and 46th St., New York. 

THB MATTHEWS AMU8BMBNT CO. 

Mathleson Walter 843 W Ohio Chicago 
Mathlcus Juggling American New Orleans 
Matthews Harry ft Mae 140 W 37 PI Los Ang 
Matthews Mabel Jefferson St Augustine Fla 
Maxims Models KaRtern O II Watertown N Y 
Maxims Models Western (Jrand Indianapolis 
Maxwell A Dudley Majestic La Crosse Wis 
Mayne Elizabeth H 144 E 48 New York 
Mays Musical Four 164 W Oak Chicago 
Mazette Rose Marathon Girls B R 
.McAllister Dick Vanltv Fair B R 
McAvoy Harry Brigadiers B R 
McCale I^arry Irwlns Big Show B R 
McCann Geraldlne A Co 708 Park Johnston Pa 
McCarvers 144 W 28 New York 
McClaln M 3221 Madison Av Pittsburg 
McCloud Mable Bon Tons B R 
McConnell Sisters 1247 Madison Chicago 
McCormlck A Irving 1810 Oravtsend av Bklyn 



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Address 

PAUL TAUSIG 

NEW YORK CITY 

Agent, 

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Booked Solid. Permanent Addreaa, care 
VARIETY. Chicago. 



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THE BKL.LMONTES. 
111' Fifth Ave., Chkago, HI 




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Direction JOHN W. DUNNE 



BOBBIE *nd HAZELLE ROBISON 



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JuHt closed on the W. V. M. time and going home for Xmae. We will Resume our Book- 
ings the first of the year. Merry Chrtetman to Bobby Van Horn, Musical Coattas, Sowell and 
Esther Drew, and all the rest of our friends. Booked Solid from Dec. 19th to Jan. 3rd at 
Duttons Dairy Farm. Trempealeau, Wis. Oh you Chicken. I mean Turkey. Farewell. Bob 
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Next Week (Dec. 25) Pantages. SL Joseph, Mo. 





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Shayne ^ King 

Advanced Hebrew Entertainers 

First Act of its Kind Working 

Without the Aid of Palie Accessories 

Featuring 

AL SHAYNE'S CLEAR SOPRANO 





LEHMANS 

Select Sintfers of Select Sontfs 

Now playing the leading vaudeville theatres on the Pacific Coast. 

Featuring MASTER TEDDY, the "Boy Soprano." 

Address for the present, VARIETY, Ban Francisco. 

Watch this space for our faces. 

NEXT WEEK (DEC. 25). JOSE, BAN J08B, CAL. 



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Orpheum. Ogden, Utah, Nest Week (Dec. 26.) AL. SUTHERLAND. Timekeeper 




WORKING! 



ROBERTS and ROBERTS 

Novelty Musical Act. Open Gibson Instruments. Popular Melodies. Electrical 
Effects. Classic and "Rag" Violin Solos. A Banjo FinlBh. 

Per. Address P. O. Box 93. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. 

Wton one wring o49#rtia«n**4« Mndiy nwntto* YAR1WT1 




HARRY HOLMAN 

Want Lady Partner. 
Must be good ballad singer. Send photos. 
Dec. 20. Colonial, Erie, Pa. 

MITCHELL, WELLS and LEWIS 




Next Week (Dec. 20), Famliy, Moline, 111. 
Direction. LEE KRAU8E 



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In "CYCLISTIC CRAZINESS" 

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McCune A Grant 686 Benton Pittsburg 
McDowell John and Alice 627 6 Detroit 
McOarry ft McOarry Pennant Winners B R 
McOarry ft Harris 621 Palmer Toledo 
McGregor Sandy Brigadiers B R 
McQulre Tutz 68 High Detroit 
Mclntyre W J Follies of the Day B R 
McKay A Cantwell Orpheum St Paul 
McNallya Four 220 W 38 New York 
McNamee Jose San Jose Cal 
McWaters ft Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn 
Meehan Billy Sam T Jacks B R 
Melk Anna Brigadiers B R 
Melnotte Twins ft Clay Smith Keiths Boston 
Melody Lane Girls Hip Cleveland 
Mendelsohn Jack 103 W 53 New York 
Menetekel 104 B 14 New York 
Meredith Sisters 29 WM New York 
Merrill ft Otto Orpheum Sioux City 
Merrltt Frank It Grand Madison Wis 
Merrltt Hal Grand Syracuse 
Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal 
Methen Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mass 
Meyer David Lewis ft Lake Musical Co 
Michael ft Michael 320 W 63 New York 
Milam ft De Bol* 825 10 Nashville 
Miles Margaret Fads A Follies B R 
Military Four 679 B 24 Peterson N J 
Millard Bros Rose Sydell B R 
Miller Larry Princess St Paul lndef 
Miller May Knickerbockers B R 
Miller A Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Miller Helen Passing Parade B R 
Miller ft Mack 2641 Federal Phila 
Miller ft Princeton 88 Olney Providence 
Miller Theresa 118 W Grand Av Oklahoma 
Mills ft Moulton 68 Rose Buffalo 
Mlllman Trio Apollo Manhelm Ger 
Milmars Grand Nashville 
Milton Joe Polls Scranton 
Milton A De Long Sisters Keiths Columbus 
Mlntz ft Palmer Miles Detroit 
Mlskel Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 
Mitchell Bennett Miss N Y Jr B R 
Mitchell A Cain 7 Gower London 
Moller Harry 30 Blymer Delaware O 
Monarch Four Golden Crook B R 
Montgomery Harry 134 W 124 New York 
Montambo A Bartelll 40 B Liberty Waterbury 
Mooney ft Holbein M H London 
Moore 8nlts Knickerbockers B R 
Moore Helen J Columbians B R 
Moore Geo O H Watertown N Y 
Moosey Wm Brigadiers B R 
Morette Sisters Princess Wichita 
Morgan Bros 2525 B Madison Phlla 
Morgan King ft Thompson Sis fttt E 41 Chicago 
Morgan Meyers ft Mike 1236 W 2(1 Phlla 
Morris Felice Orpheum Ogden Utah 
Morris Joe Dainty Duchess B R 
Morris Bd Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Morris Helen Passing Parade B R 
Morris ft Wortman 132 N Law Allentown Pa 
Morris A Morton 130(1 St Johns PI Bklyn 
Morris Mildred A Co 250 W 85 New York 
Morrison May Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Morse Marie Brigadiers B R 
Morton Harry K Golden Crook B R 
Morton A Keenan 574 11 Brooklyn 
Moto (ilrl Msijrstir Hm Springs Ark 
Mull Eva World of Pleasure B R 
Mullen Tom Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Mullen Jim Lovemakers B R 
Muller Maud 601 W 151 N Y 
Mulvey A Amoros Orpheum Duluth 
Murphy Frank P Star Show Girls B R 
^Murphy Frances Dreamlanders B R 
Murray Chas A & Co I'nlquo Minneapolis 
Murray Elizabeth New Amsterdam N Y lndef 
Murray ft Alvln Great Alblnl Co 
Musikalglrls Polls Scrnnton 
My Fancy 12 Adams Strand London 
Myers A MacBryde 102 Av Troy N Y 

N 

Nannary .May & Co Wigwam San Francisco 

Nash May Columbians B R 

Nazarro Nat A Co 3101 Tracy Av Kansas City 

Nelson H P Follies of New York B R 

Nelson Chester Americans B R 

Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson Oswald A Borger 150 E 12* N Y 

Nevaros Three 804 12 av Milwaukee 

Xevlns A Erwood Orpheum Seattle 

Augustus Neville «>d Co. 

"Politics and Petticoats." 
This Week (Dec. 10), Majestic, Paterson. 

Newhoff A Phelpa 32 W 118 N Y 
Newton Billy 8 Miss New York Jr B R 
Nlcoll Ida Bohemians B R 
Noble A Brooks BIJou Quincy 111 
Nonette 617 Flatbush Av Bklyn 
Norton Ned Follies of New York B R 
Norton C Porter 6342 Klmbark Av Chicago 
Norwalk Eddie 505 Prospect Av Bronx N Y 
Nobs Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y 
Nugent J C Columbia St Louis 



O'Brien Frank Columbians B R 

O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny Av Phlla 

O'Dell Fay Miss N Y Jr B R 

Odell A Gllmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 

O'Donnell J R 132 E 124 N Y 

Ogden Gertrude H 2835 N Mozart Chicago 

O'Neill A Reaenery 502 Warren Bridgeport 

O'Neill Trio Grand Cleveland 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B R 

O'Rourke A Atkinson 1848 E 65 Cleveland 

Orpheus Comedy Four Queen Jardln de P B R 

Orr Chas F 131 W 41 N Y 

Orren ft McKenzle 606 East Springfield O 

Osbun A Dola 335 No Willow Av Chicago 

Ott Phil 178 A Tremont Boston « 

Owen Dorothy Mae 8047 90 Chicago 

Ozavs The 48 KInsey Av Kenmore N Y 



Packard Julia Passing Parade B R 
Palme Esther Mile 121 E 46 Chicago 
Palmer Daisy Golden Crook B R 
Palmer Louise Irwlns Rig Show B R 
Palmer A Lewis Majestic Des Moines 
Perdue Violet Follies of New York B R 
Parfray Edith College Olrlv B R 
Parker Harry 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 
Parker A Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn 
Psrvls Geo W 2584 N Franklin Phlla 



Patrldge Mildred Kentucky Belles B R 

Patterson Al Kentucky Belles B R 

Patterson Sam 29 W 133 N Y 

Paul Dottle 8 Rolllckers B R 

Paull A Ryholda 859 County New Bedford 

Paullnettl A Plquo 4324 Wain Franklin Pa 



Ross Fred T O H Pontlac Mich 



THOS. J. 



RYANRICHFIELD CO. 



PAULINE 



Playing MORRIS TIMB. 



At home In Brooklyn. 



Payton Polly Bohemians B R 

Pearl Ksthryn A Violet Sam T Jacks B R 

Pearl Marty 32 Marcy Av Brooklyn 

Peerless Ollbert Ginger Girls B R 

Pearson Walter Merry Whirl B R 

Pearson A Garfield Bullock Providence 

Pederson Bros 635 Oreenbush Milwaukee 

Pelots The 101 Westminister Av Atlantic City 

Pendletons Majestic Seattle 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Can 

Perless A Burton 225 E 14 New York 

Pero A Wilson 104 W 40 New York 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Person! A Halllday Miles Detroit 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joo Qneen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Phillips Mondane 4027 Bel lev lew Av Kan City 

Phillips Samuel 316 Classon Av Bklyn 

Phillips 8lsters 776 8 Av N Y 

Piccolo Midgets Box 23 Phoenicia N Y 

Plerson Hal Lovemakers B R 

Pike Lester Irwlns Big 8how B R 

Pike A Calme 973 Amsterdam Av N Y 

PlroscofTIs Five Lovemakers B R 

Plsano Yen 15 Charles Lynn Mass 

Plunkett A Rltter 40 Blllerlca Boston 

Pollard W D 5 Av New York 

Pollard Gene Casino Girls B R 

Pope A I'no Sheas Toronto 

Potter Wm Big Banner Show B R 

Potter A Harris 6330 Wayne Av Chicago 

Powder Saul Follies of New York B R 

Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City 

Powers Elephants 745 Forest Av N Y 

Powers Bros 15 Trask Providence 

Price Harry M 034 Longwood Av N Y 

Prices Jolly 1620 Arch Philadelphia 

Primrose Four Polls Bridgeport 

Priors The Tukulla Wash 

Proctor Slaters 1112 Halsev Rklyn 

Pyre Walton Temple Grand Rapids 



Queen Mab A Wels Columbia Kansas City 
QuigK A Nlckerson Follies of 1010 
Qulnlan Josle 644 N Clark Chicago 



Raddlff Ned Dreamlanders B R 

RadclKT Pearl Watsons Barlesquers B R 

Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago 

Rainbow Sisters 840 14 San Francisco 

Rameey Allle Washington Society Girls B R 

Ramsey Sisters Alrdome Chattanooga 

Randall Edith Marathon Girls B R 

Rapier John 173 Cole Av Dallas 

Ray Eugene 5002 Prairie Av Chicago 

Ray A Burns 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn 

Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn 

Ray more A Co 147 W 05 N Y 

Reded A Hadley 8tar Show Girls B R 

Redner Thomas A Co 972 Hudson Av Detroit 

Red ford A Winchester Orpheum Duluth 

Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal 

Rc»'(l Bros Orpheum Minneapolis 

Reed A Earl 236 E 62 Los Angeles 

Reeves Al Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Reffkln Joe 163 Dudley Providence 

Regal Trio 116 W Wash Pi N Y 

Reld Jack Runaway Girls B R 

Reld Sisters 45 Broad Elizabeth N .1 

Reinflelds Minstrels Star Paducah Ky 

Relyea Chas Kentucky Belles B R 

Renalles The 2064 Sutter San Francisco 

Reno Geo B A Co Chases Washington 

Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla 

Revere Marie Irwlns Big Show B R 

Reynolds ft Donegan Ronachers Vienna 

Reynolds Lew Follies of the Day R R 

Rhodes Marionettes Congress Portland Me 

Rialto Mile Sheas Buffalo 

Rlanos Four Orpheum Duluth 

Rice Ijoulse Dreamanders B R 

Rice Frank A True 6340 Vernon Av Chicago 

Rice Sully A Scott Temple Rochester 

Rich A Howard 214 E 19 N Y 

Rich A Rich 2220 Milwaukee Av Chicago 

Richard Bros 116 E 3 New York 

Richards Great Keiths Philadelphia 

Riley A Ahearn 35 Plant Dayton O 

Rio Al C 260 W 126 New York 

Rio Violet Knickerbockers B R 

Rlpon Alf 545 E 87 N Y 

Ritchie Billy Vanity Fair B R 

Rltter A Foster Sboredltch London 

Roach A E Vanity Fair B R 

Roatlnl Mile Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Rober Qua Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts C E 1851 Sherman Av Denver 

Roberts Robt Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts A Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit 

Robinson Chas A Crusoe Girls B R 

Robinson The 001 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 

Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London 

Rocnmorn Suzanne Orpheum Rvansvllle Ind 

Roche Harry Sam T Jacks B R 

Rock A Rol 1010 Indiana Av Chicago 

Rockway & Conway Jefferson St Augustine Fla 

Roeder A Lester 314 Broadway Buffalo 

Rogers Clara Washington Spokane 

Rogers Ed Girls from Happyland B R 

Roland A Mofln 208 Middlesex Lowell 

Rolande Geo S Box 200 Cumberland Md 

Roode Claude M Orpheum Norfolk 

Roof Jack A Clara 705 Green Phlla 

Rooney & Rent Crand Pittsburg 

Rosalre A Doreto Hanlong Superba 

Rosalrcs Majestic Seattle 

Rose Dave Rose Sydell B R 

Rose Blanche Cracker Jacks B R 

Rose Lane A Kelgard 125 W 43 N Y 

Rose Clarina 6025 57 Brooklyn 

Ross A Lewis Varieties Leeds England 



Ross Eddie G Palace Shreveport La 
Ross Sisters 65 Cumerford Providence 
Royden Vlrgle Rose Sydell B R 
Rush Ling Toy Star Chicago 
Russell A Davis 1316 High Sprlnafeld O 
Rutans Song Birds Star Muncie Ind 
Rye Geo W 116-4 Ft Smith Ark 
Ryno A Emerson 161 W 174 N Y 

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Salmo Juno Casino Nice France 
Salvall Orpheum Birmingham 

LACEY SAMPSON 

AND 

MABEL DOUGLAS 

Sampson A Douglas Majestic Houston 
Sanders A La Mar 1327 5 Av N Y 
Sanford A Darlington 3960 Pengrove Phlla 
Saunders Chas Century Girls B R 
Saxe Michael Follies of New York B R 
Saxon Chas Big Review B R 
Scanlon Geo B College Girls B R 
Scarlet A Scarlet 913 Longwood Av N Y 
Schilling Wm Park Youngstown O 
Scintella 588 Lyell Av Rochester 
Scott Robt Lovemakers B R 
Scott O M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Scott A Yost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 
Scully Will P 8 Webster PI Bklyn 
Sears Gladys Midnight Maidens B R 
Selby Hal M 204 Schiller Bldg Chicago 
Semon Primrose Ginger Girls B R 
Sexton Chas B 2840 Johnston Chicago 
Sevengala 520 8 av New York 
Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y 
Shaw Edith Irwlns Majesties B R 
Shea Thos E 3004 Pine Grove Av Chicago 
Shea Tex A Mabel 522 N Main Dayton O 
Shean Al Big Banner Show B R 
Sheck A Darvllle 2028 N Clark Chicago 
Shelvey Bros 265 S Main Waterbury 
Shepperley Sisters 250 Dovercourt Toronto 
Sbeppell A Bennett Dreamlanders B R 
Sherlock Frank 514 W 135 New York 
Sherlock A Holmes 2506 Ridge Philadelphia 
Shermans Two 252 St Emanuel Mobile 
Sherwood Jeanette Ginger Girls B R 

ffe Miss fsfc and Co. 

Sydney Shields 

Shields The 207 City Hall New Orleans 
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Shorey Campbell A Co 750 8 av New York 
Sldello Tom A Co 4313 Wentwortb Av Chicago 
Siddons A Earle 2544 S 8 Philadelphia 
Sldman 8am Parsing Parade B R 
Slegel Emma Irwlns Majesties B R 
Slegel A Matthews 324 Dearborn Chicago 
Silver Nat Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Slmms Wlllard 6438 Ellis Av Chicago 
Slmonds Teddy Americans B R 
Simpson Russell Big Review B R 
Slater A Finch 10 N 3 VLocennes Ind 
Small Johnnie A Sisters 020 Lenox Av N Y 
Smlrl A Ressner 438 W 164 N Y 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson Av Bklyn 
Smith A Adams 408 So HalRtead Chicago 
Smith A Brown 1324 St John Toledo 
Snyder * Buckley Fads A Follies H R 
Snvder Trio 32 Hancock Newbern N C 
Somrrs A Storke Majestic Birmingham 
Sossln Samuel Hastings Show R R 
Spauldlnr A Dunree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mass 
Spears Anna Merrv Whirl B R 
Spelvln Geo 8am T Jack" R R 
Spencer * Austin 3110 R Phlla 
Splssell Bros A Co Orpheum Denver 
Sprague A Dixon 400 Snckett Brooklyn 
Sprasue A MeNeece 632 No 10 Phlla 
Springer A Church 00 4 Plttafle'd Mas* 
Stadium Trio St Charles Htl Chicago 
StagpoolCR Four 2*4 W 30 New York 
Stanley Stnn 0^5 Pate« Indlanapolta 
Stanley Harry S 203 N Bway Baltimore 
Stanwond David 304 Brom^n E Boston 
Starr A Sachs .°43 N Clnrk Chicago 
Stedmsn A4 * Fannie 0*.% 8 Rn Ronton 
Steele Sts A Brlnkman Orpheum Youngstown O 
Stelnert Thomas Trio 531 Lenox Av N Y 
Rtefnman Herman Lovemnker* B R 
Steppe A H 33 Rarelay Newark 
Stepnlne Trio 300« V 5 Philadelphia 
Stevens Pearl Alrdome Chattanooga 
Stevens Harry Century Olrls B R 
Steven* Will H Ser«>nader« B R 
Stevens F 135 So Fir«t Bklyn 
Steven* Paul 323 W 28 N Y 
Stevens Mill* Brleadlers B R 
Steven* A Moore Co'timhlan* R R 
Stewart* Musical Star Show Olrls B R 
Stewart Harry M World of Pleasure B R 
Stewart A Earl 125 Euclid Woodhury N .1 
Stickney Ionise TTIpnodrome N V lndef 
Stlrk A London 28 Hancock Brockton Mans 
Stoddard Keenevs New Britain Conn 

Stokes nnd Ryan Sisters 

212 W. 7th St.. Wilmington, Del. 

Stone Geo Olnger Girls B R 
Sf Tflme* A Ttnrro 103 W 34 N Y 
Strehl May Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Strickland Rube Grand Chicago 



Strohsctaeln H 2532 Atlantic Bklyn 
StrubbleOeld Trio 5808 Maple Av 8t Louis 
Stuart A Keeley Forsythe Atlanta 
Sugimoto Troupe Majestic Des Moines 
Sullivan Danl J A Co 1017 W 01 Cleveland 
Sully A Phelps 2310 Bolton Phlla 
Summers Allen 1056 W Division Chicago 
Susann Princess Grand Reno Nev 
Sutton Larry E 635 N Clark Chicago 
Sweeney A Rooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit 
Sweet Dollte Irwlna Majesties B R 
Swisher Gladys 1154 Clark Chicago 
Swor Bert Columbians B R 
Sydney Oscar Lovemakers B R 
Sylvester Cecelia Passing Parade B R 
Sylvesters The Plymouth Htl Hoboken N J 
Symonds AlfaretU 140 8 11 Philadelphia 
Symonds Jack Columbia Attleboro Mass 
Sytz A Sytz 140 Morris Phlla 



Tambo A Tambo Empire Glasgow Scotland 

Tangley Pearl 67 So Clark Chicago 

Teal Raymond Happy Hour El Paso Tex lndef 

Temple A O'Brien BIJou Aberdeen 8 D 

Temple Quartette Orpheum Los Angeles 

Terrlll Frank A Fred 857 N Orkney Phlla 

Thatcher Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Thomas A Hamilton 667 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Thompson Mark Bohemians B R 

Thomson Harry 1284 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Thornton Arthur Golden Crook B R 

Thornton Geo A 305 Broome N Y 

Thorne Mr A Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas av N Y 

Thorns Juggling 58 Rose Buffalo 

Thurston Leslie 1322 12 Washington 

Tlnney Frank H Orpheum Winnipeg 

Tlvoll Quartette Orlswold Cafe Detroit lndef 

Tom Jack Trio Keiths Philadelphia 

Tombs Andrew College Girls B R 

Toney A Norman Majestic St Paul 

Tops Topsv A Tops 3442 W 8choo| Chicago 

Torcat A Flor D'Aliza Kedzle Chicago 

Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y 

Travers Belle 210 N Franklin Philadelphia 

Travers Phil 5 E 115 N Y 

Travers Roland 221 W 42 N Y 

Tremalnes Mus'l 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III 

Trevor Edwin A Dolores Oolden Crook B R 

Trillers 346 E 20 N Y 

Troxell A Wlncbell 308 3 N Seattle 

Tsuda Harry Hathaways New Bedford 

HARRY TSUDA 

UNITED TIMB. 
Booked Solid. James B. Plunkett, Mgr. 

Tunis Fay World of Pleasure B R 
Tuscano Bros Hathaways New Bedford 
Tuttle A May 3837 W Huron Chicago 
Tuxedo Comedy Four Beauty Trust B R 
Tydeman A Dooley 108 Elm Camden N J 



Ullne Arthur M 1750 W Lake Chicago 
Unique Comedy Trio 1027 Nicholas Phlla 
Usher Claude A Fannie Temple Rochester 



Valadons Les BIJou Newport 

Valdare Bessie 305 W 07 N Y 

Valentine A Ray 253ft 5 Jersey City 

Valletta A Lam son 1320 St Clark Cleveland 

Valmore Lulu A Mildred Bohemians B R 

Van Cha^ & Fannie 5 Av Sew York 

Van Dalle Sisters 514 W 135 N Y 

Van Horn Bobby 130 Best Dayton O 

Van Hoven Majestic Chicago 

Van Osten Eva Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Van Osten Bob Sam T Jacks B R 

Vardelles Lowell Mich 

Variety Comedy Trio 1515 Barth Indianapolis 

Vassar A Arken 324 Christopher Bftlyn 

Vass Victor V 25 Hasklns Providence 

Vedder Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Vedder Llllle Cracker Jacks B R 

Vedmar Rene 3285 Rway N Y 

Venetian Sereanders 676 Blackhawk Chicago 

Venus on Wheels American Chicago 

Vernon A Parker 187 Hopkins Bklyn 

Veronica A Hurl Falls Empire London lndef 

Village Comedy Four 1012 Ringgold Phlla 

Vincent John B 820 Olive Indianapolis 

Vinton Grace Serenaders B R 

Viola Bros Palace Ashevllle N C 

Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpzlgerstr Berlin Ger 

Von Serley 8lsters Marathon Girls B R 

Vyner Iydlla Reeves Beauty Show B R 

W 

Wakefield Frank L Runaway Olrls R R 
Walker Musical 1524 Brookslde Indianapolis 
Walling Ida Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Walsh Helen A May Dainty Duchess B R 

WALSH, LYNCH -CO. 

Presenting "HUCKINS RUN." 

Direction PAT CASEY. 
Next Week (Dec. 20). Jeffers, Saginaw. 

Walsh Martin Trocaderos B R 

Walter Jas Dreamlanders B R 

Walters A West 3437 Vernon Chicago 

Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne Ind lndef 

Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago 

Ward Alice Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Ward Billy 100 Myrtle av Bklyn 

Ward Marty 8 Gaiety Olrls B R 

Ward A West 225 E 14 New York 

Warde Mack 300 W 70 New York 

Warner Harry E Rolllckers B R 

Washburn Blanche Washington Soc Girls B It 

Washburn Dot 1030 Mohawk Chicago 

Water Carl P Sam T Jacks B R 

Waters Hester Washington Soc Olrls B R 

Watson Billy W Olrls from Happyland B R 

Watson A Little Columbia Kansas City 

Wayne Jack W College Olrls B R 

Wayne Sisters Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Weaver Frank A Co 1706 N Baltimore 

Weber Johnnie Rose Sydell B R 

Welch Jan A 211 E 14 New York 

Welch Thos Runaway Olrls R R 

Welch Tint Vanity Fair B R 

Well John 5 Krusstadt Rotterdam 

Wells Lew 213 Shawmut Grand Rapids 



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Wentwortb Vesta ATeddy Alhambra N Y 

Waat John Wataona Burlaaquara B R 

Waat Al 606 ■ Ohio Pittsburg 

Waat Wm Irwlna MaJaatlca B R 

Waat Bisters 1413 Jaffaraon At Brooklyn N T 

Waat A Danton 185 W Cedar Kalamaioo 

Waaton Al Bowery Burleequera B R 

Waaton Bart Star Show Olrla B R 

Waaton Dan B 141 W 116 N T 

Western Union Trio 2241 B Clearfield Ptalla 

Wetberlll 88 W 8 Chester Pa 

Wheeler 81etera 1441 7 Phlla 

Wheelers Australian Orpbeum Minneapolis 

Whirl Four 1532 Shunk Philadelphia 

White Harry 1003 Ashland At Baltimore 

ETHEL WHITESIDE 

And those J'Plckannlee." 
"FOLLIES OP COONTOWN." 

White Kane A White Bismarck Brooklyn 
White Phil Merry Whirl B R 
Whitman Bros 1330 Chestnut Phlla 
Whitman Frank 133 Greenwich Reading Pa 
Whitney Tlllle 86 Kane Buffalo 
Wlehert Grace 8038 Michigan At Chicago 
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N J 
Wiley May P Big Rerlew B R 
Wllkena ft Wllkens 368 Willis At N T 
Wllbelm Pred 8am T Jacks B R 
Wlllard ft Bond Orpbeum Savannah 
Williams Clara 2490 Tremont CleTeland 
Williams Cowboy 4715 Upland Phlla 
Williams Chas 2652 Rutgers 8t Louis 
Williams John Crackflr Jacks B R 
Williams Frank ft Delia Majestic Dallas 
Williams Ed A Florence 94 W 103 N T 
Williams ft De Croteau 1 Asbton 8q Lynn Mass 
Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marsbfleld At Chicago 
Williams & Gordon Forsythe Atlanta 
Williams A Sterling Cozy Houston 
Williams ft SteTens 3518 Calumet Chicago 
Williams Mollis Cracker Jacks B R 
Williamson Frank Runaway Girls B R 
Wllllson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels 
Wills ft Hassan National 8ydney Australia 
Wilson Bros Family Mollne 111 
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chicago 
Wilson Al ft May Dorp Schenectady Indef 
Wilson Fred Cracker Jacks B R 
Wilson Frank Family Mollne 111 
Wilson Marie Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Wilson Llssle 175 Franklin Buffalo 
Wilson Jas Ginger Girls B R 
Wilson Patter Tom 2566 7 At N T 
Wilson A Plnkney 207 W 15 Kansas City 
Wilson ft Wilson Orpbeum Denver 
Wilton Joe M A Arch Philadelphia 
Wlnfleld Frank Hastings Show B R 
Winkler Kress Trio 252 W 38 New York 
Wise A Milton Brennsn Circuit New Zealand 
Wltbrow A Gloyer Holty Tolty Co 
Wolfe A Lee 824 Wood lawn At Toledo 
Wood Bros Vanity Fair B R 
Woodall Billy 420 First At Nashville 
Wood Ollie 500 W 164 New York 
Woods & Woods Trio Anderson Louisville 
Work ft Owcr Columbia Cincinnati 
World A Kingston Sheas Toronto 
Worrell Chas Century Girls B R 
Wright ft Dietrich Orpheum Harrlsburg 



Xazlers Four 2144 W 20 Chicago 



Yeager Chas Dreamlanders B R 
Yoeman Geo 4566 Gibson Av St Louis 
Yost Harry E World of Pleasure B R 
Young Carrie Bohemians B R 
Young De Witt A Sister Los Angeles 
Young Ollie A April Auditorium Lynn Mass 
Young A Phelps 1013 Baker Evansvtlle led 



Zand as The 356 W 145 N Y 

Zanfrellaa 131 Brixton London 

Zazell A Vernon Seguln Tour So American Ind 

Zeda Harry L 1328 Cambria Phlla 

Zeiser A Thorne WUIards Temple of Music 

Zell A Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago 

Zimmerman Al Dreamlanders B R 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 



Weeks Dec. 2G and Jan. 2. 



Americans 2fl-'JS Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 29-31 
Gaycty Scranton 2 Gayety Albany 

Beauty Trust Metropolis New York 2 West- 
minster Providence 

Bchmans Show 20-28 Mohawk Schnectady 29-31 
Empire Albany 2 Gaycty Boston 

Hig Banner Show Garden Buffalo 2 Corinthian 
Rochester 

Big Review Howard Boston 2 Columbia Boston 

Bohemians Buckingham Louisville 2 Peoples 
Cincinnati 

Bon Tons Music Hall New York 2 Murray Hill 
New York 

Bowery Burlesquers Empire Hoboken 2 Music 
Hall New York 

Brigadiers Trocadero Philadelphia 2 Lyceum 
Washington 

Broadway Gayety Girls 20-28 Folly Peterson 
29-31 Bon Ton Jersey City 2-4 Oayety Scran- 
ton ">-7 Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 

Cherry Blossoms Empire Chicago 2 Avenue 
Detroit 

College Girls Columbia New York 2 Gayety 
Philadelphia 

Columbia Girls Gayety Philadelphia 2 Star 
Brooklyn 

Cosy Corner Girls Peoples Cincinnati 2 Empire 
Chicago 

Cracker Jacks Murray Hill New York 2 Me- 
tropolis New York 

Dainty Duchess Star Brooklyn 2 Waldmans 
Newark 



Dreamlands 26-28 Oayety Scranton 29-81 Lu- 
zerne Wllkes-Barre 2 Trocadero Philadelphia 
Ducklings Bmplre Brooklyn 2 Bronx New York 
Fads and Follies 26-28 Bmplre Albany 20-31 

Mohawk Schenectady 2 Oayety Brooklyn 
Follies Day Empire Newark 2 Bowery New 

York 
Follies New York Oayety Baltimore 2 Oayety 

Washington 
Ginger Girls Oayety Brooklyn 2 Olympic New 

York 
Girls From Dixie Academy Pittsburg 2 Star 

Cleveland 
Girls From Happy land Empire Toledo 2 Al- 
hambra Chicago 
Golden Crook Westminster Providence 2 Casino 
Boston 

Hastings Big Show Alhambra Chicago 2 Stand- 
ard Cincinnati 
Howes Love Makers Oayety Omaha 2 Oayety 
Minneapolis 

Imperials Empire Indianapolis 2 Buckingham 
Louisville 

Irwlns Big Show Casino Philadelphia 2 Gayety 
Baltimore 

Irwlns Majesties Olympic New York 2 Casino 
Philadelphia 

Jardin De Paris Royal Montreal 2 Howard 
Boston 

Jersey Lilies Gayety Minneapolis 2 Gayety 
Milwaukee 

Jolly Girls Star Milwaukee 2 Dewey Minneap- 
olis 

Kentucky Belles Avenue Detroit 2 Lafayette 
Buffalo 

Knickerbockers Star & Garter Chicago 2 Oay- 
ety Detroit 

Lady Buccaneers Star St Paul 2 St Joe 

Marathon Girls Gayety Louisville 2 Gayety 
St Louis 

Merry Maidens Penn Circuit 2 Academy Pitts- 
burg 

Merry Whirl Bowery New York 2-4 Folly Pat- 
erson 5-7 Bon Ton Jersey City 

Midnight Maidens Corinthian Rochester 2-4 
Mohawk Schenectady 5-7 Empire Albany 

Miss New York Jr Lafayette Buffalo 2 Star 
Toronto 

Moulin Rouge Gayety Albany 2 Casino Brook- 
lyn 

New Century Girls Folly Chicago 2 Star Mil- 
waukee 

Parisian Widows Standard Cincinnati 2 Oayety 
Louisville 

Passing Parade Star Toronto 2 Royal Mon- 
treal 

Pat Whites Oayety Girls Standard St Louis 2 
Empire Indianapolis 

Pennant Winners Eighth Ave New York 2 Em- 
pire Newark 

Queen Bohemia Casino Boston 2-4 Empire Al- 
bany 5-7 Mohawk Schenectady 

Queen Jardin De Paris Gayety Washington 2 
Gayety Pittsburg 

Rector Girls Dewey Minneapolis 2 Star St Paul 

Reeves Beauty Show Gayety Detroit 2 Gayety 
Toronto 

Rentz-Santley Empire Cleveland 2 Empire 
Toledo 

Robinson Crusoe Girls Gayety Kansas City 2 
Gayety Omaha 

Rolllckers Lyceum Washington 2 Monumental 
Baltimore 

Rose Sydell Gayety Boston 2 Columbia New 
York 

Runaway Girls Gayety Toronto 2 Garden Buff- 
alo 

Sam T Jacks St Joe 2 Century Kansas City 

Serenaders Oayety Pittsburg 2 Empire Cleve- 
land 

Star & Garter Show Gayety St Louis 2 Oayety 
Kansas City 

Star Show Girls Columbia Boston 2-4 Bon Ton 
Jersey City r>-7 Folly Paterson 

Tiger Lilies Star Cleveland 2 Folly Chicago 

Troeaderos Gayety Milwaukee 2 Star A Garter 
Chicago 

Umpire Show Casino Brooklyn 2 Empire 
Brooklyn 

Vanity Fair Waldmanns Newark 2 Empire Ho- 
boken 

Washington Society Girls Century Kansas City 
2 Standard St Louis 

World of Pleasure 20-28 Bon Ton .Jersey City 
29-:»l Folly Paterson 2-4 Luzerne Wllkes- 
Barre . r >-7 Gayety Scranton 

Yankee Doodle Girls Bronx New York 2 
Eighth Ave New York 



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Where S F follows, letter is at San Fran- 
cisco. 

Where L follows, letter Is In London 
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Letters will be held for two weeks. 

P following names Indicates postal, ad- 
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Abraham John 
Acton Grayce 
Adam3 Gus (C) 
Adams Wm (C) 
Adelaide La 

(C) 
Ahlberg D 
Alarcon Troupe 
Albrnzau (C) 
Albright Bob iC) 
Alden Jane (C) 
Alethla "Mme 
Alexander Hamid 
ATUsoh ATTce (C) 
Alvin Bros (C) 
Alvlnos The 
Aman Andy 
Amire Al (C) 
Amoros Sisters I Pi 
Anderson Richard ( P > 
Ardell Lille 
Armstrong W (C) 
Armstrong Margaret 

(C) 
Arnesen R (C) 



(C) 



Arnold II J 
Athos Great <C» 
Auger Geo 

B 

Banvard & Franklin 

(C) 
Harlow* Breakway 
Harry & Wolford 
Heals Punch & Judy 
Bodwards W H (C) 
Beeman Therese (C) 
•Beers Leo (C) 
Hell William (C) 
■Bermlngton Bros 
B< rn Bros 

Bernard Lester t'f'i 
Berra Mabel 
Berry & Benson (C) 
Bilger Chas 
Bingham * Gable 
Blxley A Fink 
Bookman K (C) 
Boehlke Richard 
Boerln P R 
Borgs Lillian (C) 



Brand David 
Brlnkman Ernest 
Bristol Jessie 
Broderson Jas 
Buckley Lillian (C) 
Burns Jack 
Burtell Georgia 
Burton Richard 
Byrne Ames (C) 



Carleton Arthur C 
Carter Virginia (C) 
Case Paul (C) 
Chartres Sisters 
Cherry Wm 
Chester A Grace 
Clarence Sisters 
Clark ft Verdi (C) 
Clark Geo B (C) 
Clarke A Bergman (C) 
Claye Richard 
Clean Pearl Fell (C) 
Clyde Ora (C) 
Coe Mrs Ed (P) 
Cogswell Sarah L (C) 
Coleman Boyd (C) 
Cole A Coleman (C) 
Coleman C M (C) 
Coleman (C) 
Coleman & Williams 

(C) 
Collins Norman Wills 

(C) 
Colvin ft Pearson (C) 
Connelly ft Webb (P) 
Conway A Corkell (C) 
Cooley May (C) 
Corbet t Bennett (C) 
Crane Ceelle (C) 
Crappo Harry (C) 
Crawford Roy 
Cressy Elsie (C) 
Crotton Bros 
Crowley Genevieve 



D'Araon Chester 
Dale ft Boyle 
Darck Rene 
Darro Arthur 
Davault Ann In T 
Davis Geo D 
Davis Hal 
Day Dave (C) 
Dayton Lewis 
Dean Daisy 
DeArmond Grace (C) 
Deaves Dorothy (C) 
De Balestlers Animals 

(C) 
DeCorno Louis (C) 
Defrejl Gordon 
Delare N 
Demar Rose (C) 
Denton Mr 
Denton Percy 
Dickson ft Mack 
Dllworth Lillian 
Donn Emma 
Dooley Jed 
Dorla Alfred (C) 
Drown Olive 
Dunlevey ft Williams 
Duryea May (P) 
Dutton Chas (C) 

E. 

Earl Sisters 
Ebbltt Patrick 
Edwards Van & Tler- 

ney (C) 
Elaine Mabel (C) 
Eldrld Gordon 
Ellison Evelyn 
Elnore May (P) 
Emmy Karl (C> 
Euslmlnger Anffrew 

(P) 



Olants Beaale 
Godfrey Geraldtne 
Ooolmans Musical (C) 
Gordon ft Barber 
Graces The (C) 
Oramham C ( C) 
Orunnlel Bros 

H. 

Haas Oscar 
Hack Frank J (C) 
Haley Julia (C) 
Hall A Coburn (C) 
Hall Howard (C) 
Hansen Louise 
Harris Tommy 
Harris A Randall 
Havlland J B 
Hawk Harry 
Hayes Geo Harris (C) 
Hayes Sully (C) 
Hayes Max (C) 
Hayward ft Hayward 
Hedgecock John (C) 
Hennlngs John (C) 
Hessie (C) 
Hodges Musical 
Hood Sam 
Hoover R E (C) 
Howard ft Lewis 
Hughes Fassett Co 

(C) 
Hunting Tony 
Hunter Julia 



F. 



Fairfield Frances 
Farley Jas (P) 
Farrell A Le Roy 
Farrelly A Berman 
Fay Anna Eva (C) 
Ferraris The 
Fielding Harry (P) 
Fields F A ( C) 
Fischer Harry 
Fisher Clyde (C) 
Fitzgerald Jas H 
Flvtin Josle 
Ford Miriam 
Ford Marie 
Ford John 
Fowler Bertie 
Fowler Levert (C) 
Fox Henry 
Frye Dorothy (P) 

G 

Ganella Glenna 
Golger Fred (C) 
Glbner Bob (P) 
Gibson Sidney 
Gilbert Elsie (C) 
Glrard Sl e (C) 



(C) 



I. 



(C) 



lbsons Musical 
Ibson Ernie 
Her Burke A Daven- 
port 
Irwin Mamie 



J. 



Jackson W H 
Jackson Harry and 

Kate (C) 
Jarvls Fredk (C) 
Jarvls Frank 
Jeffries Flo 
Johnston Chester 
Jones Alfred K 

K. 

Kallnowskl Leo (C) 
Kane Leonard (C) 
Keatons Three 
Kellam Lee (C) 
Kelly Maude Alice 

(C) 
Kelly ft Kent (C) 
Kendal W C 
Keough A Francis (C) 
Kingston ft Thomas 

(C) 
Kltner Ralph 
Kimball Grace (C) 
Klein Julia 
Klemm Freda (C) 
Kline Sam (C) 
Knox Wm C 
Rollins Stuart (C) 
Kolllns A Kllfton (C) 
Kramer A Ross (C) 
Kranzman H 
Kraton Harry 
Kuhlman Harry (C) 
Kullevo Bros 
Kyle Kitty (C) 

L. 



La Carlo Victoria 
La Falle Palllne 
Lane Dorothy 
Lange Geo K (C) 
Langdon Lucille 
Latell Edwin 
I^tell Blanche 
La Van Flossie 
Lay ton M (C) 
I^eahy May 
Lenin Pete 
Leroy Hilda (C) 
Leslie Esfharlne (C) 
Leslie Ollie (C) 
lassos The 
Le Verne H (C) 
Le Vere June 
Lewis A Chapln (C) 
Lewis Jack 
Llnd Homer 
Lockwoods Musical 
lyoean Emma (C) 
I,ong Delia (C) 
I uckmati Ivan 
"vLvnch Hazel 
Llndsav Roy (Ci 
Lloyd Ray (C) 

M 

MacBovle Darl 
Mack Frank (C) 
MenLarens Musical 
Maley Dan <C) 
Maloney Elizabeth 

(C) 
Mann Billy 
Manlon Raymond (C» 



Marston Zelda 
Martin Geo (C) 
Martini Dora 
Martins Flying (P) 
Marvin Geo (P) 
Mayer Antonio (C) 
May Ethel (C) 
McLeod M E (C) 
McConnell ft Simpson 
McOloin Josephine 
Mick Harry 
Mildred Ruth 
Millar Clyde C 
Miller Lyle (C) 
Millman Birdie 
Mills A Moulton (C) 
Mlzuno N 

Modena Florence (P) 
Modlca Ethel (C) 
Momos Arabs (C) 
Monroe Ned (C) 
Montgomery 
Montgomery 
Montgomery 

Duo (C) 
Montgomery 
Montgomery 
Montrose Edith 
Montrose Marie 
Moore Frank 
Moore Lucile 
Moore Tom (C) 
Moredock W II (C) 
Morton Dixie 
Morton Louise 
MorBe H M 
Morse Harry 
Mullen A Correlll 



Edw (C) 
Mae 
Musical 

Sharp 
A Moore 



(C) 



Murphy 

(C) 
Murphy 
Murphy 

(C) 
Murray 
Murphy 



(C) 
A Wlllard 

Francis (C) 
A Francis 

A Hamilton 
John (C) 

N. 



Nelson Clarence 
Nelson Norman (C) 
Norton Dixie 
Norworth P Ned (C) 
Nobs Fred (C) 



Oakes A Oakes 
OHearn W J (C) 
O'Malley Geo (C) 
O'Neill Emma (C) 
O'Neill A O'Neill (C) 



Palmer Joe (C) 
Panklet Harry 
Pantzer Carl 
Parvls Geo (C) 
Pearson Harry 
Pearson W R (C) 
Peltier Joe (C) 
Perry Art (C) 
Perry Paul (C) 
Personl A Halllday 

(C) 
Pepper Twins 
Pero A Wilson 
Phillips Clyde (S F) 
Phillips Mondane 
Plquo (C) 
Pomeroy Marie 
Powers Katherln 
Powers John A 

(P) 
Princeton Jack 
Pryor A Claire (C) 



(C) 



(P) 

Jess 



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Quinlan A Richards 

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Rafael Dave ((') 
Rafferty Billy (C) 
Baffin Robert 
Rand Wm 
Rankin Mr 
Ray A Burns 
Raymond Frank (P) 
Raymond Jack (C) 
Redgate Rose (P) 
Redwood A Gordon 

(C) 
Reed John P (C) 
Reed Cerllla <C) 
Rees T (C) 
Renny .Tack 
Rlnllo Mme (C) 
Itlch Aubrey 

Roberts Will II 
Robinson Alice (C) 
Roekaway A Conway 

(C) 
Roo Leonard 
Rogers Floyd 
Rogers Harry 
Roger Wilfred i<> 
Romans Dallas iCi 
Romalne Julia (<') 
Rosander Arthur 
Rosa I re Doreto 



Rose ft Ellis (C) 
Royer ft French 
Relsnerr ft Olore (C) 
Rlvoll Caeser (C) 
Rushmore Dorothy 

(C) 
Russell Bertha Mrs 
Ryan Oscar (C) 

S 

Satchell Clarence 
Scherer Wm 
Schilling E (C) 
Schilling Emma (C) 
Schillings The 
Schlraan Jack 
Schuber Henry 
Scott Mike 
Seeley Blossom 
Scnger John 
Sharp A Montgomery 

(C) 
Sharer J C 
Sheldon Rose 
Sheppard Myrtle 
Shields Sydney (C) 
Shisler C P 
Short J C (C) 
Silverado 
Sipman Sonny 
Slnal Norbcrt (C) 
Smith Bruce (C) 
Smith Jas II (C) 
Smith Saxophone Trio 
Smith Clay 
Snow Ray (P) 
Sorencen Lulu (C) 
Sousa Billy 
Sousalof (C) 
Sperry Bob 
St Albyn Edmond G 
Stanley Stan (C) 
Startup H (C) 
Stair Murray (C) 
St Claire Jos 
Steele A Edward 
Steele Sisters (C) 
Stone Sidney (C) 
Stockton Harry 
Summers Dick (C) 
Storey Ralph 
Sully A Hussy (C) 
Sullivan Mr ft Mrs D 

(C) 
Sully Jack (C) 
Swann Hal 
Sylva Geo 



Taylor Matt (P) 
Terrlll Cecils 
Terry Edith (C) 
Terry Twins (C) 
Terry Twins 
Thompson W A (C) 
Tllford Lew (C) 
Toy Ben (C) 
Travers Victor 
Tuxedo Comedy Four 
Turner Bert (C) 

U 

I'sher Harry (C) 

V 

Valveno P F 
Van Alice 
Van Hoven Frank 
Van Geo (C) 
Verone J L (C) 
Vernon B B 
Victorlne Myrtle 
Vincent John B 
Vincent Roy (C) 
Vivians The 

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Wahl Walter (C) 
Walte Willie 
Waldo Grace (C) 
Walker Wm TO 
Warner Wm 
Ward II 

Warden Rose (C) 
Watson Jessie 
Wells Maxlne (C) 
West Anna (P) 
Weston A Young (C) 
Wheeler Roy (C) 
Whiting A Prlngle (C 
Whitman Frank (C) 
Whiteside Ethel (<*» 
Wilks Montic 
Wlllard F A 
Williams Cowboy (P) 
Wlndom Billy (C) 
Wooi Is Farle 
Wynne Wish 



York Alva (C) 
Yoscoup Three 
Young Edward 

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Zoyce Uobf 



ONLY ONE CAN LEAD 

The rest, must necessarily follow, hut the exactness with which some of our competitors are 
following Is somewhat amusing. 

We have no copyright on a red trunk or on a llbnr trunk, but when a fellow springs a 
trunk on you that looks like a Bal. and he claims It's just , ';is tood" ;in<l "mu'-h cheaper, 
take a quiet think. 

We've been nearly twenty years making the Bal Fiber Trunk wb.it it Is -the lightest, 
strongest and most serviceable theatrical trunk on earth 

WILLIAM BAL, Inc. 

SEND FOR CATALOGUE V. HOLDER 

1578 BROAtWAY AND 710 SEVENTH AVENUE. NEW YORK 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



CHARLES AHEARN 




"THE 1ACING MAN" 

PAT GAMY. Agent 

GILL BROWN 

AND r 

LILL MILLS 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. 

CH AS. F. SEMON 

"THE NARROW FELLER" 

E. J. APPLEBY 



NotcUt BanJoUL 

Direction. JOB BCHBNCK. 



NETTIE G. KNISE 

America's Greatest Female Whistler 
PLAYING UNITED TIME 




VAN 
HOVEN 

"The dlpp7 mad magician." 

Van Hoven, the added attraction at Keith's, 
has hard plowing on such a grand bill, but 
nevertheless he pulled down the laughing hit 
of the bill next to closing. Van Hoven, 
you're great. — Columbia "Despatch," Dec. 6- 
10. 

Van Hoven, you're the best tney have sent 
us yet and you deserve the headline honors 
which you are holding. Manager Callan will 
do well featuring singles If they can come 
across as well as this clever young enter- 
tainer — Krle "Times." Dec. 13. 

This Week (Dec. 19), Majestic, Milwaukee. 

Sure I'm RugB. Get your stuff "copyrighted." 

BDW. 8. KELLER. Manaarr 

The Drmnlos of Vandeville. The mo>t remarkable 
ease of Human Duplication In the world 





VIOI 

THE GENIUS ON THE 

VIOLIN 



INSKY 

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A WIZARD AT THE 

PIANO 

PUyins All The Time 



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JWBWWD 






WEIGHT, COMING YOUR WEIGH 



As Like ■• Two Peas In a Pod 



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=AND= 



Le CLAIRE 

Europe's Foremost Shadowgraphlsts. 
What they say in Richmond— Other Shadow- 
graph arts have showed here, but the one here 
this week Is the greatest of them all. 
This week, Opera House, Martlnsburg, W. Va. 
Our agent, NORMAN JEFFERIEB. 



Wilfred Clarke 

A New Faroe. "THE D1AR DEPARTED," In Rehearsal. 10f| Uf MMfU Cf U pw York 
SKETCHES on hand or written to order. '« u «• ***"■ «*•• "CW IDlK 



IN HER ORIGINAL HULA-HULA DANCE 

T00TS-PAKA 

PAKA'S HAWAIIAN TRIO 

OTHERS. IEJITATOR8 and FAKES 

New York 
England 
Australia 
Africa 



With 

"ECHO" Co 

Rep. 

PAT 
CASEY 



HARRY TATE'S Co 

FISHING MOTORING 



JESSE 



DtLLA 



TWO CLIPPERS 



tem Vekts 



(COLORED) 
Feitnriii 'BARBER SHOP CHOW aMl "SQyE BF THESE BAYS 



Frea Ike Watt 





SOCIETY ATHLETES 

Preeentiafl fjOlS InAFT*! In Exoluslve Songs 
Booked solid by Fred Zobedle 




JO PAIGE SMITH PRESENTS 



KRAMER 



AND 



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THOSE DANCING BOYS f » 

This Week (Dec. 19), Hammerstein'a Manhattan Opera House, New York 




GERTRUDE 



EVERETT 



Direction ERNEST A. LONDON 



Singing Her Own Songs 



MUSICAL LA MO IN 

Wish to thank the UNITEO BOOKING OFFICES for the splendid route received, which meant a very delightful Thanksgiving and 
MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY IM 





Neary «* Miller 



"DANCING PHIENDS" 

Next Week (Dec. 26) Young's 
Pier, Atlantic City 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 




AN 




BOOKED SOLID, UNITED TIME 



"YOUNG AMERICA" 

IN 
SONCS AND DANCES 

Management AL SUTHERLAND 



When answering adoertiteimento kindly wtenMo* VARIETY 



VARIETY 



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Now 'SlS&SL* WILLIAM MORRIS 



INCORPORATED 



AGENCY 



Vaadevllle Acta Desiring Either American *>r English ■agagementa Please 

Communicate with Any Offloe Mentioned Below. 
NEW YORK, Aaericai Nntic Hall Bill CHICAGO, 187 Deiraers St. 



VI 

8AN FRANCISCO, Mn*«Mck IM| 



LONDON, i»* Ctarin Cm. 




AGENCY 



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8 New Coventry Street, LONDON, W. 



GEORGE FOSTER, Managing Director 



Cables : Confirmation, London 



Wa 


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to 


hear from 


big 


acta, 


sensa 


tional, 


Dramatic, 


nov 


eltle8, 


etc. 












No 


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too 


big for us 


to h 


audle. 






Merry X-Mas 












and 








A 


Happy New Year. 





FRANK W. MEAD 

Boston's Big Agent Est. 1890 228 Tremont St., Boston, Mass 

ARTHUR J. ADAMS, Gen'l Mgr. 

Tel. Oxford, 22354 Opp. Majeatic Theatre DAY Of NICHT 



The Largest houses in New Eng- 
land are booked through this 
ofTice. 

DIRECT Route for acts. From 
Itoston to Montreal acts. Playing 
near Boston. Considered for our 
Club Work. 



CHURCH 



Booking* arranged for standard acta in NEW ENGLAND 
Territory Comedy and novelty acta especially. Using sev- 
eral big acta each week. 

CHURCH BOOKINQ OFFICE, 43 Tremont St.. BOSTON. 



Hammerstein's 

«T 9 . • AMERICA'S MOST 

V 14° 101*1^1 FAMOUS VARIE- 

▼ IV^IAJl Id TY THEATRE. 

OPEN THE YEAR AROUND. 



Vaudeville Headliners 
Md Good Standard Acts 

If you have an open week you want to fill at 

short notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

OARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON. DEL. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city 

east of Chicago to open Monday night. 

HYDE & BEHMAN 

AMUSEMENT COMPANY 

Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STAR THEATRE Brooklyn 

QAYETY THEATRE Brooklyn 

GAYETY THEATRE Pittsburg 

STAR AND GARTER Chicago 

ALWAYS OPEN TIME FOR FEATURE ACTS. 

A. E. MEYERS 

Majestic Theatre Bldg., CHICAGO 

(Room 1208). 
CAN HANDLE ANYTHING from a Single to 
• Circus. Write or wire open time. 

La Cinematografia Italiana 

IS ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THE 

Animated Picture •■* Phont aranh Business 

PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 

32-30 large pages, 8 shillings per annum ($1.60) 

Edltor-Propr: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI, 

la Via Arclrescorado. Torino, Italy. 



BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN 
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

JAMES BRENNAN, Sole Proprietor. 
WANTED: FIRST-CLASS SPECIALTY ACTS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the manage- 

SIXTEEN SUCCESSIVE WEEKS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the mange- 
ment from time of arrival until departure from 
Australia. ONE PERFORMANCE AT NIGHT; 
MATINEES, WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS 
AND HOLIDAYS. NO SUNDAY WORK. Five 
per cent, commission charged on all contracts. 
Only address, 

JAS. C. BAIN, General Manager. 

National Amphitheatre, Sydney. Australia. 

Cable Address, PENDANT. 

BORIMHAUPT 

INTERNATIONAL AGENT. 
15 Galerle Du Rol, Brussels. 

EDW. F. KEALEY 

212 W. 42d St., New York City. 
Telephone, 1247-48-49 Bryant. 

BOOKING THE 

WM. FOX CIRCUIT 

OF 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES IN GREATER 
NEW YORK, 

INCLUDING 

FOX'S CITY THEATRE, 14th St. 

FOX'S WASHINGTON FOX'S DEWEY. 
FOX'S NEMO. FOX'S STAR. 

FOX'S FOLLY FOX'S FAMILY. 

FOX'S GOTHAM. BI.IOU, BROOKLYN. 

FOX'S BROOKLYN COMEDY. 

NEW PARK. STAPLETON. S. I. 

ACTS PLAYTHING THESE THEATRES ARE 

VIEWED BY ALL AGENTS. 

NO ACT TOO LARGE FOR US. 

SEND IN YOUR OPEN TIME 

ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. 

17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON, 

Sole Representative. 

John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly 

Little Tlch Fragson 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts. 



Griffin Circuit 

has plenty of time, with short Jumps. Novelty features and real arts. Write or wire — Peter F. 
Griffin, Booking Agent, Griffin Vaudeville Circuit Variety Theatre Building. Toronto, Canada. 



MOVAL NOTI 

ASSOCIATED BOOKING AGENCY of Pittsburgh 



Will move to Schmidt Building. 331) Fifth Avonu. 

C. W. MORCAN8TERN, Mgr. 

Always open for Feature Acts 



PITTSBURGH. PA 



BERT LEVEY 



i 



NDEPENDENT CIRCUIT VAUDEVILLE 



Plenty of Time for Recognized Acts who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate 

Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-150 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif. 

N. B.-WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PITROT. 

Representative. 

LOUIS PINCU8. 
New York, Repre- 
sentative Gslety 
Theatre Bldg. 



Pantages Circuit 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc. 

ALEXANDER PANTAGES 

President and Manager 

SEATTLE 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



WANTED, BIG COMEDY AND NOVELTY FEATURE 

Acts to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet. Rloornlngton, Ottawa. Elgin, 
Aurora, Streator, Mattoon, 111.; Waterloo, la., and other houses In Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 

DOUTMCK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE %!£■£ JffifESfip&ESi*. 



CONFIDENCE 

PilR TiUflG. Vsss. Sieambtf Aiest 
104 E. 14SI.J.T. Tsl.2099ltayvesast 



of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. 
I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES 0>r 
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blere, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd; 
3 TIMES for Bellclslre Bros., Sam Elton. Imro Fox, "W. C. 
Field*, Hardeen, Arthur Prince, etc. Let me arrange YOUR 
steamship accommodations; also, railroad tickets. 



JOSEPH M. SCHENCK. General Manage* 



FRED MARDO, Manas* 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE. WANTED FOR NEW ENGLAND TIME 

NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS 

The Marcus Loew Booking Agency 



NO ACT TOO BIG 



Colonial Builiinf, BOSTON 



ALL ACTS CMSIOEKI 



CANFIELD BOOKING EXCHANGE 

Affiliated with ALL LARGE INDEPENDENT CIRCUITS 

HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE 

Suite 515, Mercantile Library Building, 414 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, O. 
lirancb, Columbus, O. Ed. Browning, Representative 



ARTISTS 

If cominf East or Weat. WRITE 
US. We can break your jump. 



CATERING 

to Family Theatre* excluaively. 
Our bookings will bring you 
buaineaa. 



WANTED 

at all times Feature Acts. All 
acta considered. 



AMERICAN CIRCUIT 

THEATRES and CAFES 

M A Myers. Knirkerborker Theatre Bldg., N. Y. C. Rep. 
WalJer K<>ef«\ S. hillrr Hldg., and SU-rnard & Conkliu, Grand Opera Houfte Bldg.. Chicago, Hop*. 
WANTED at All Times All Kinds of High Class Acts. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE our 
Booking will Create Business for You. We have the Features at Salaries that are Right. 

TONY LUBELSKI. Ceil. Mgr. Suite 617-18. We«tbank Bldg.. San Francisco. 

THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dra- 
matic or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. 4d. per annum. 



NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Tauslg, 104 East 14th St.. and Samuel French A Sons. 24-26 
West 22d Street. 

Artist* visiting England are Invited to send particulars of their act and date of spelling. 
THE STAGE Letter Box Is open for the reception of tbetr mall. 

16 YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. C. 



When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



THB VENTRILOQUIST WITH A 
PRODUCTION 

ED. F. 

REYNARD 

Presents Beth Dewberry and Jawn Jawasoa In 

"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLB." 
Direction JACK LBVY. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Gene Hughes 

Permaaeat addreas, 801 W. 185th St.. New York 
'Phone 6088 Mornlngslde. 



ELLIS MONA 


BLAMPHIN and HEHR 


The CbanpiM Sinters of Vaudeville 



Tat lest 



Rsiststts li VsedetriMs 



Sam J. Curtis «" Co, 

MELODY AND MIRTH 
In the Original " Sohool Aot." 




Revised and elaborated Into a screaming 

success. 

All our music arranged by Geo. Botsford. 

This Week <, Dec. 10), American, New York. 

FOR SALE 

WIGGINS FARM 

Apply to THE OHADWICK TRIO 

Stuart Barnes 



B. PLUNKBTT, Manager 




LAMB'S 

IMIKIN 



Dec. 19, American, Chicago 
Direction. Norman Fnedeawald 
167 Dearborn St., Chicago 



SaO-fl Q 




Marshall P. Wilder 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 
1M. 



DcVcklc s Zelcto 



(■ uu.!ih:i: 



Next Week (Dec. 26), Lyric, Dayton. 



It ain't the name that makes the act— 
It'e the act that make* the name. 




Gartelle Bros. 

Introducing Singing. Dancing and 

SKATORIALISM 

DlreeUon JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. 



THB KINO OF IRELAND 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 

AND 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE 

DOING WBLL. THANK TOU. 

Director and Adrlser, King K. C. 




Spent last Sunday in Seattle with "Bob 
Albright," who is playing the Newport Cafe, 
and he cert'nly is one big drawing card. 

Caught Billy and Marie Hart at the Or- 
pheum. The street parade Is a scream. 

Have always wanted to see "Adam Sourguy" 
and we eaunht him and his "Bad List" at 
Pantages. His "Hoouchee Couchee" on a 
chair can't be beat. 

Seattle. Vardon. Street Car. Spitting. 
Policeman. Station. Two Dollars. Curses. 

We came thte week "Ta-comb-her" so leave 

VARDON, PERRY and WILDER 

Next Week on our way to Frisco. 
J LOUIS JEANNE 

MINTZ and PALMER 

"THOSE CLASSY SINGERS." 
In an original, refreshing comedietta In 
"one." 
Next Week (Dec. 26), Idea, Fon du lac, Wis. 



BLACK and WHITE 

P< Noreltr Acrobats TIT ZZ Just Two Girl* 
Care Huxtig St Saamon, 1 545 Broadway, New York 




HOMER I. 



MARGUERITE 



Mason m Keeler 



Address: Max Hart, Putnam Bidg., New York. 



RAMESES 

THB EGYPTIAN MYSTIC 

In 

"THE EGYPTIAN TBMPLB OF MYSTERY" 

Orpheum Circuit, U. B. A. 

Business Representative, WILL COLLINS, 
London, Bngland. 



JOCK 
McKAY 

Scotch Comic, 

Second 

to None 



Com. BENTHAM 




jCHfl 
WKAY 



JESSIE EDWARDS 

And Her T Pomeranian 8p1ta Dogs. 
Booked Solid. 



ORACB 



Ritter - Foster 

ACROSS THB POND 
Address care VAUDEVILLE CLUB 

98 Charing Cross Road, London, Bng. 




GAVIN -PLATT 
he PEACHES 

Season Booked 
No. 7 Hawthorne Ave.. Clifton. N. J.. L Box 140 



Spending Christmas at home with the Baby. 
"Merry Christmas to all." 



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Lena Tyson 

M. S. BENTHAM, Manager 

CAINE 



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Opening on S.-C. Time Feb. 12; 22 weeks 
booked by Charles Wllshlre. Hare a few weeks 
open. 

JOE M. WILTON 

Can you imagine, Boys! 



BILLIE 

REEVES 




A Merry Xmas to All. 

THE ORIGINAL DRUNK. 

"FOLLIES OF 1010." 

THIRD SEASON. 
Management MR. F. ZIEGFELD, JR. '08-'00-'10 



BARRY «• WOLFORD 

"AT THB BONO BOOTH." 

Time All Filled. 

JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Smart Mgr. 

Home address 8 Hawthorne Ave., Clifton. N. J. 



HERMAN 



CARL 



Now Playing United Time. 

Agent. PAT GABBY 

FRED DUPREZ 

EDW. S. KELLER, Rep. 

THE BROWNIES S 

Presenting 
A ROAR1NQ FARCE 

"THE WAR IS OVER" 




CAMILLE 



PERS0NI ^D 



JACK 



IS 



HALLIDAY 

In their Japanese Comedietta 

Won by Wireless" 

The Oelsha Girl and Officer, not forgetting 
the Chink. 

Note— We are NOT doing "Madame Butterfly." 

EDYTHE GIBBONS 

Clubs. Sundays. 

Telephone 2470 Bryant. 

862 W. 48th St. New York. 



"Two Looney Kids." 



FRED 



MARTHA 



Lewis and Chapin 

Playing United Time 



When answerinrj advertisements kindly mention VARIETY 



VARIETY 




SMYTHE ■ HARTMAH 

WILSON 



In Their Merry Musical Comedy Skit 

"BEFORE and AFTER" 

THIS WEEK (Dec 19) P. G. Wilbaau' GREENPOINT, 

Brooklyn 

Manage ment, AL SUTHERL AND 

A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 
TO YOU ALL 

GREETINGS from Sunny Australia I 
After many postponements we are visit- 
ing America on business. Something 
good always prevented. 



DUTCHY' 



a 



REDHEAD" 



An Act With a Reputation 



Ask any Australian team Cor proof. 

Play Park Theatre, Honolulu, December 

10-31. 



W**» mmmimg W* m*mm&m Masly mention yariety 



VARIETY 










COMPANY 



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BUILDING 






Forty-third Street Corner, New York City 



Vaudeville 
Producers 



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Ideas Developed, Produced 

and Managed 






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ROBERT E. IRWIN, Managing Director 




S. R. O. 

Playing to phenomenal 
business — breaking all 
house records — the box 
office mobbed. There's 
Standing Room Only in 
stores where they sell 



TURKISH 
BLAND 

CIGARETTES 

No wonder! Here's a 
smoke made from the 
world's rarest tobaccos — 
perfect in mildness, flavor, 
aroma. Don't fail to see the 
show— of satisfaction on a Fatima 
smoker's face. The package is inex- 
pensive — but ten additional ciga- 
rettes. 

20 for 15c 

Get a handsome felt Pennant {/2x 12 of your favorite college— a 
beautiful and appropriate decoration for dressing room or den. 
Given for 2j of the coupons contained in each package of Fatimas. 

THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. 



First, Last and Fair Warning 

In Tlew of the fact that several attempts have been made, and recent announcements 
proclaimed that an encroachment on the name, fame and reputation which has become 
of great value to us aa a trade-mark, owing to Its original and historic association, 
and the reputation gained throughout the world on account of the exalted character of 
the exhibition created by ourselves, and because of our distinct personality, we deem 
It Just to the public and to ourselves individually, to 

WARN ALL PROMOTERS, INVESTORS OR 



"PROFESSIONAL ANGELS 



IS 



who may In the future attempt to promote or Induce others to subscribe or invest in 
the corporation, promotion or presentation of any exhibition bearing the names of 
BUFFALO BILL or PAWNEE BILL, or any part of such professional titles or acquired 
trade-marks, and we hereby further emphatically state that every legal means, pressure 
and influence will be used to protect our legal and Just rights in this respect. 

It has corns to our personal knowledge that certain shows during the past season 
were advertised and operated under such misleading titles as "Young Buffalo," "Buffalo 
Ranch." and other fictitious names closely resembling Buffalo BUI, and it is now pub- 
licly announced that it is the Intent and purpose to place other and similar shows before 
the public, bearing the title of "Young Buffalo Bill's Wild West," or otherwise, with 
the Intent and purpose of misleading, confusing and Implying that the original and 
only "Buffalo Bill"— Col. W. F. Cody— or some one closely resembling him, will appear 
and impersonate or lead the public to believe that the great plainsman, whoss reputa- 
tion is one of his most valuable assets In business, Is in soma manner connected with 
thst or any other fraudulent outfit 

It has been decided and adjudged by the highest courts in England and America 
that in all equity legal and moral right, the identification nom-de-plume of "Buffalo 
Bill" is a legitimate legal title and trade-mark, and that any one other than Colonel 
W. F. Cody, who may attempt to use this title. Is perpetrating a swindle upon the 
public, and liable to imprisonment for fraud, with fines and cost of action. Therefore, 
we will use every proper and Justifiable means to protect our interests in the enter- 
prises bearing our names, with which we are personally identified, and our attorney, 
Francis James, Esq., of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been and hereby is authorised to prosecute 
any and all parties infringing upon our rights in these premises. 

si K »ed Col. W. F. CODY AND Major 6. W. LILLIE 



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NEARLY ALL CHARGES AGAINST 
UNITED OFFICE S DISMISSED 

Commissioner Permits but Two Only to Remain of the 
Many Contained in the White Rats Complaint 

Report of the Proceedings 



At the hearing Wednesday before 
Commissioner of Licenses Henry Rob- 
inson, the Commissioner decided, upon 
motion of Maurice Goodman, attor- 
ney for the United Booking Offi- 
ces, that only the charges contained 
in Sections "6" and "7" of the com- 
plaint entered by the White Rats 
could be proceeded upon, ordering the 
hearing under them adjourned until 
Jan. 4. 

Sections "6" and "7" of the com- 
plaint are as follows: 

SIXTH— Upon information and belief com- 
plainant* charge that the respondent hae at 
various times since obtaining Its license as 
aforesaid, and since the enactment of said law, 
violated and ignored Section 180 thereof, In 
that respondent has failed to file and keep on 
file in said agency written statements, signed 
and verified by such licensed agent, setting 
forth bow long various and respective appli- 
cants for whom said agency has been, and is, 
booking acts, have been engaged In the theat- 
rical business, and failed to eet forth the in- 
formation required and demanded by Section 
180 of said law, and In this behalf these 
complainants allege and charge upon informa- 
tion and belief, that there is now on record 
in this bureau a book of contracts wherein 
is set forth and recorded a statement of the 
various respective contracts made by the re- 
spondent herein since said law went into effect, 
and these complainants would respectfully 
show and charge that the respondent has failed 
to comply with Section 180 of the Employ- 
ment Agency Law, In respect to each and 
every contract filed in this bureau and de- 
partment, a record of which Is now contained 
in the book kept and maintained In this 
bureau for the purposes of recording contracts 
approved by this bureau, and these complain- 
ants would respectfully ask leave for said book 
of record containing the contracts filed in 
this bureau to be made a part of this com- 
plaint, and that in this proceeding the Hon- 
orable Commissioner of Licenses take testi- 
mony In respec: to each any every contract 
a record of which exists in this office, In re- 
spect to the questions as to whether or not 
the respondent has complied wtlh Section 180 
of said law as aforesaid. 

SEVENTH— Upon information and belief that 
respondent has at various times since the Issu- 
ance of said license and since said law went 
into effect as aforesaid, violated and Ignored 
Section 182 of said law, and particularly that 
respondent has repeatedly since said law went 
into effect Induced and attempted to Induce 
employees to leave their employment with a 
view of obtaining other employment through 
the agonoy of respondent and has otherwise 
violated the provisions of said section. 

In regard to section seven of the 

complaint the bill of particulars stated 

that t lie V. H. O. had at various times 

taken acts from their employment 

and had gotten work for them through 

their own agency. 



It specifies the cases of Joe Howard 
and Mable Barrison, who almost three 
years ago were booked as the headlin- 
es for the opening bill of William 
Morris vaudeville at the Lincoln 
Square theatre, *nd who refused to 
play, but later appeared at the Colo- 
nial. 

Lapo and Benjamin who "flopped" 
from the Loew Circuit into Hammer- 
stein's, Van Hoven, Count De Butz 
and Brother, Pusey and Ragland (who 
cancelled a contract and later worked 
for the United under the names Bel- 
mont and Sturgis), Tony Pearly, Vir- 
ginia King, Anderson and Goins, Jules 
Bernheim, Williard's, "Temple of Mu- 
sic," Byron Bidwell, Catherine Dyer, 
Wills and Hutchins and Six Cornellys 
are others mentioned as either have 
gone over to the United, cancelling 
contract! held or that they were ap- 
proached by a representative of the 
United with a proposition to "flop." 

The motion made by Mr. Goodman 
arose through the Bill of Particulars 
asked for by the defendant (United) 
which called for names, dates and 
facts to substantiate the general alle- 
gations made in the complaint served 
by the White Rats. 

The full report of the proceedings 
before the Commissioner Wednesday 
follows: 

At a hearing held in the Office of the Com- 
missioner of Licenses for the City of New 
York, at 277 Rroadway, Borough of Man- 
hattan, on the 2Nth day of December, 11)10. 
(JEORCE K. DELMORE. WILLIAM COLE- 
MAN. whoso stage name Is COLIE LORELLA, 
TIMOTHY CRONIN. EUGENE BENTON RON 
NKR, THE WHITE RATS OF AMERICA IN 
CORPORATEI) on behnlf of themselves and 
on behalf of more than three thousand indi- 
vidual member* of The White Rats of America 
and on behalf of all other theatrical and vau- 
deville performers and artists similarly inter- 
ested and satuated, 

Complainants, 

OFFICES OF 

Respondent. 



THE I NITEI) 
AMERICA. Inc.. 



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HOOKING 



LASKY engages lincke. 

(Special Cable to Vahiktv,. ) 

l^ondon, Dec. 28. 

While Jesse L. Lasky was on this 
side he engaged Paul Lincke as- pro- 
ducer and musical director of his 
Folies Bergere, New York. 

Mr. Lasky confirmed the engage- 
ment of Mr. Lincke, the German com- 
poser who is best known over here 
of recent date through his composi- 
tion of "The Glow Worm." 

The official opening date of the 
Folies Bergere, now building on West 
4 6th street, is set for April 17. Two 
revues will be given as the entertain- 
ment for the evening. Ethel Levey 
will be the principal player. Another 
engagement made by Mr. Lasky while 
abroad was of Ethel Graham, an Am- 
erican girl who found fame in English 
musical comedy. 

About thirty chorus girls from the 
other side have been arranged for. 
They will represent almost every na- 
tion. 

It has been decided that the plan 
of a performance with an "olio" of 
vaudeville acts at the Folies is not 
suitable to the style of program. 
What variety numbers Mr. Lasky se- 
cured will be "worked" into the pieces 
and the "olio" dispensed with. 

Miss Levey lias been much sought 
after by American managers for the 
past year. In the summer Henry B. 
Harris, largely interested in the new 
Folies Bergere, submitted an unique 
contract to Miss Levey for a production 
he expected to make early last fall. 
It was to have been written by Chan- 
ning Pollock and Rennold Wolf, the 
authors of the unnamed revues which 
will mark the start of the Harris- 
Lasky departure in the way of music 
hall for New York. The engagement 
by Mr. Lasky of Miss Levey may have? 
been but a postponement of the origi- 
nal Harris contract. 



BE FORK 

HON. HERMAN RORINSON. 

Commissioner of L .-puses. 
APPEARANCES 
M. L Malovlnsky, for the complainants. 

(Continued on page 14.) 



HALL PANTO WITH 40. 

London, Dec. 2 l . 

There will appear shortly on the 
Stoll Tour a pantomime with forty 
people. The Three Wiesethal Sisters 
will likely be featured in it. 

The panto, named "Sumurinm," will 
be staged by Prof. Rinehardt, "the 
Belasco of Germany." 



liONDON PALAIIIUM OPENS. 

(Special Cable to Variktv. ) 

London, Dec. 28. 

The new London hall, promoted by 
Walter Gibbons and called the Pala- 
dium, opened Monday. It has done 
tremendous business so far, but the 
same condition is prevailing all over 
London at this holiday time. 

The lighting of the new hall is 
superb and It was an auspicious event 
in all respects excepting the program, 
which did not go well at all. The 
show was too quiet. This made Ella 
Retford a riot. She appeared just 
ahead of Martin Harvey Monday eve- 
ning, holding up the performance. 
The audience refused to allow Har- 
vey to appear until Miss Retford ha4 
acknowledged by many bows. 



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DE FREOE NOW RESIGNING? 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Dec. 29. 

The resignation of Jack DeFrece 
managing director of the Casino lc 
now reported. Mr. DeFrece took hold 
a short time ago, Intending to place 
the Casino on a profitable basis as a 
vaudeville theatre. The house la 
looked upon as a "hoodoo." Mr. De 
Frece met with little better success 
than his predecessors In the handling 
of it. 

M. Lotery, chairman of the London 
company which operates the Casino 
is in Paris, seeking another director. 
This led to the report of DeFrece re- 
signing. 

TWO ACTS GET OVER. 

(Special Cable to Vaiukty, ) 

London, Dec. 21). 
Two American acts at the Hippo- 
drome scored upon opening Monday. 
Dorsch and' Russell ("The Musical 
Railroaders") and De Coe (chair bal- 
ancer) were the turns. 



A HIT IN AUSTRALIA. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Sydney. Dec. 25. 
The Six American Dancers made 
their debut at the Tivoli today and 
were a hit. It is an American act, 
roniinp: to this continent by the way 
of England. 



VARIETY 



COMBINATION FORMED. 

The combination of variety mana- 
gers has been formed, according to a 
United Booking Officer this week. The 
plan to place managers in a combina- 
tion as a protective measure against 
(he unionizing of the actor was out- 
lined in Variety last week. 

The United manager stated that the 
by-laws, officers and other details of 
the new organization are being placed 
in proper form. He stated that all 
variety circuits excepting William 
Morris' and a few "small time" routes 
were or would be included. 

Regarding Mr. Morris, the United 
man said he was perfectly eligible 
with no objection to his joining. 



AN OSCAR WILDE SKETCH. 

The American production rights to 
"A Florentine Tragedy" have been 
secured by William S. La^ine, who will 
present the piece in vaudeville within 
a couple of weeks. 

The sketch was written by the late 
Oscar Wilde. A scramble for its pro- 
duction on this side resulted in Mr. 
Lavine coming out the holder. Con- 
stance Crawley has been engaged as 
leading woman in the company of 
five. Arthur Maude will have the 
principal male role. 



NAT WILLS IN TEN YEARS. 

When the Orpheum, Brooklyn, open- 
ed its doors to the public ten years 
ago, Nat Wills was a feature of the 
first program, receiving a salary of 
$175. 

Next week the Orpheum will cele- 
brate its tenth anniversary, with Mr. 
Wills again a feature, this time at 
$800 for the week. 



CHARLES BIGELOW ALONE. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 
Charles Blgelow will appear at the 
American next week as a "single," 
without Mizzi Hajos, who was with 
him on the stage in New York. 



MRS. KEITH'S WILL. 

Boston, Dec. 29. 

The will of Mrs. Mary Catherine 
Keith, late of Brookline, wife of B. F. 
Keith, was filed for probate at the 
court in Dedham, Mass. The will ap- 
points her only son, Andrew Paul 
Keith, executor and designates that 
one-third of her property is to go to 
her husband, $5,000 each to a niece, 
Agnes Gibbons and Rev. Charles A. 
Finnegan, and the remainder of her 
estate to her son. 

A codicil leaves $500 each to St. 
Mary's Infant Asylum, Home for Des- 
titute Catholic Children, Little Sisters 
of the Poor, and Free Home for Con- 
sumptives, Boston. 



THE BLACKSTONE OPENING. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 
, New Year's Eve the Blackstone, 
Chicago's newest theatre, will be dedi- 
cated by Wm. H. Crane in "U. S. Min- 
ister Bedlee." 

The house is in Perk Court, a block 
north of the American Music Hall, 
near the Globe and around the cor- 
ner from the Comedy, in Michigan av. 

This last named house was previous- 
ly known as the Ziegfeld. The Shu- 
bens now have a lease of the prop- 
erty but are keeping It closed. 



WANTS ALICE FOR STAR. 

Werba & Luescher stand ready to 
close a contract to star Alice Lloyd in 
a musical comedy for next season. 
Miss Lloyd is appearing on a return 
engagement over the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit. 

Tom McNaughton, her husband 
(who was greeted by the New York 
press as a "delicious English com- 
edian" and a slashing hit, after his 
first legitimate appearance Monday 
evening in New York) will be his 
wife's main comedy support in the 
proposed piece, which is understood 
to be conditioned upon a favorable 
manuscript being submitted to Miss 
Lloyd. A similar condition was in- 
cluded with a contract made by the 
English music hall star a couple of 
seasons ago when placing herself un- 
der agreement to Klaw & Erlanger. 
That agreement lapsed through Miss 
Lloyd not affixing her "O. K." upon 
any of the pieces submitted. 

Werba & Luescher successfully 
launched "The Spring Maid" at the 
Liberty Monday, with Christie Mac- 
Donald as the star. Mr. McNaugh- 
ton is the principal comedian. The 
show played to $1,800 at its first 
matinee Wednesday, and a long run 
is predicted. 

The matter of "The Three Trees," 
recitation in the performance by Mr. 
McNaughton was reported in process 
of settlement this week. Albert Whe- 
lan, the monolbgist. who returned to 
London last week, claimed the stage 
rights to it for this country, asking 
$350 for the transfer of the copy- 
right. 



MOTHER FOLLOWS SON. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 
Deeply affected by the death of her 
son, the late Charles E. Kohl, the ven- 
erable Mrs. Kohl died Friday, Dec. 24, 
at her home in Montreal at the age 
of 85 years. Since her son's death the 
mother's decline had been rapid. 



HATTIE AFTER FIFTY THOU. 

Steubenville, O., Dec. 29. 
Hattie Hart, of Phil Sheridan's 
"Marathon Girls," has filed a $50,000 
breach-of-promise suit against A. M. 
Cheeks, a wealthy dingle man of Mar- 
kle. O., claiming the latter promised 
to marry her last fall. 

KNOX & ALVIX. 




Presenting fifteen minutes of effervescent 

comedy In "one." 

Not a dull moment between the laughs. A 
lively art that is away from everything else In 
vaudeville. 

Thoy are under the personal direction of 
NORMAN IKKFERIES. 



JOE WEBER TO "COME BACK/* 

With the coming of the New Year 
Joe Weber, who has been absent from 
the stage for two years, has announc- 
ed his intention to return to the 
boards next season. His last appear- 
ance was in the burlesque of "The 
Merry Widow," which after its run 
at the Weber Music Hall made a short 
tour of the country. Since then the 
comedian has given his attention to 
producing, and has accumulated a 
bank roll through "The Climax" and 
"Alma." 

Next season Mr. Weber will start 
the first of a series of musical com- 
edy burlesques at the Music Hall, such 
as it was famed for in the days of 
Weber and Fields. There will be an 
all-star company and plenty of the 
show girls of the popular variety. 
Later in the season burlesques of the 
dramatic successes of the year will be 
added from time to time. 



OLCOTT AT ACADEMY. 

When the stock season at the Acad- 
emy of Music temporarily suspends 
sometime next month, it will be for 
a period of four weeks to allow Chaun- 
cey Olcott to take the stage for a run 
of that duration. 



FIXED FOB PLAYING SKETCH. 

London, Dec. 21. 

The fight between the theatrical 
mainagers and the vaudeville sketch 
producers is on over here now. Sey- 
mour Hicks played "Richard III" and 
Oswald Stoll was summoned for play- 
ing am act that ran more than half 
an hour on his Coliseum stage. Mr. 
Stoll was fined $250. 

It is stated that the theatrical man- 
agers intend going after James Welch, 
now appearing at the Coliseum, and 
Ethel Irving, who will shortly appear 
at the Hippodrome. 



SHOT ON THE STAGE. 

Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 29. 

W. W. Roberts, a well-known young 
theatrical man of this city, was shot 
and fatally wounded at the Bijou, 
Saturday evening by George L. Sherer. 
Sherer has been arrested. 

The men quarreled, and it is said 
Sherer cut Roberts. Sherer then went 
to the front of the building, secured a 
pistol, found Roberts on the stage, 
and opened fire. 



SUICIDE BY POISON. 

Seattle, Dec. 29. 

Joseph Mulaney, for some time try- 
ing to promote the United Amusement 
Company in this city, committed sui- 
cide by taking poison Monday. Mul- 
aney had been unsuccessful in his 
latest promotion scheme, the failure 
of which caused a depression. 



PAHTNEK DISAPPOINTS PABTNEB. 

San Francisco, Dec. 29. 

Ernest Howell, for the Burns & 
Howell Circuit, is a disappointed part- 
ner. Mr. Howell says he thought his 
former partner, B'ob Burns, had gone 
to Seattle to open an office there, but 
now knows Mr. Burns went east to 
Chicago to associate himself with Ed. 
Fisher. 



DUNN AND GLAZIEB FOB PAN- 
TAGE8. 

Arthur Dunn, the diminutive com- 
edian, and Marie Glazier will start 
a tour of the Pantages Circuit, begin- 
ning next Thursday. The act was 
booked by Louis Pincus, the New York 
representative of the circuit. 

Mr. Pincus states that it is the in- 
tention of the circuit to start one big 
headline feature act each week for 
the balance of the season. 



A POSING LION. 

Brengk, he of the "Bare Bronze 
Beauty" fame, is soon to offer a pos- 
ing novelty to vaudeville. His latest 
will be a posing lion. 

Brengk has had the King of Beasts 
in training for almost a year and he 
believes that he will be able to show 
the act within the next fortnight. 



COUNT IN ON A "SPEC/' 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 

Count De Beaufort has gone in on 
a speculation. Next week he and Nor- 
man Friedenwald, the agent, will run 
vaudeville at the Bush Temple with 
the Count as the star attraction. 
Prices will be from twenty-five cents 
to one dollar. 

After the week is over the Bush 
Temple will fall back into its peace- 
ful course as a home for travelling 
combinations. 



$3,000 FOB GENKE. 

Another $3,000 act" struck the 
Broadway section Monday, when Ade- 
line Genee was signed by Percy G. 
Williams to play three weeks for the 
manager In vaudeville at that figure 
per week. 

Genee will open at the Colonial 
Jan. 16. She will be supported by 
eight girls. The booking was made 
through Pat Casey. The Danish 
dancer last appeared in New York 
with "The Bachelor Belles" at the 
Globe. 



MOVING PICTUBE "THY OUT/' 

The Miller Brothers, of 101 Ranch 
fame sprung a novelty on New York 
agents and managers last Tuesday. 
They have a trained mule at the ranch 
that they believe is suited for vaude- 
ville. Instead of bringing the mule 
on to New York they had a motion pic- 
ture made of the act and showed that 
for the "try-out." 



FIBE CLOSES HOUSE. 

New Orleans, Dec. 29. 

A fire which consumed several ad- 
joining buildings, damaged the Shu- 
bert Theatre to the extent of $1,000. 
The Winter Garden, situated directly 
opposite the Shubert, sustained a 
smaller loss. 

The Shubert will be closed for about 
ten days, but the Winter Garden con- 
tinues its fight for vaudeville uplift, 
without stoppage. 



TAKES YEAB'S PEBMIT. 

Cincinnati, Dec. 29. 
George H. Gordan, manager of the 
Orpheum, has received a permit in the 
name of William Morris, Inc., to run 
that theatre for the ensuing year. 
This is the first license to be issued 
to the new lessees of the house. 



VARIETY 



UNITED AGENCY STARTS 

IN PRODUCING NUMBERS 

Enters Into Partnership with Baruch & Co., of Berlin, 
to Present Vaudeville Productions in America 



The United Booking Offices has vir- 
tually added a production department 
to its booking agency, through a part- 
nership agreement with Hugo Baruch 
& Co., of Berlin, the world famed cos- 
turners and stage outfitters. Given 
the actors the Berlin concern can 
present, it is said, a play complete 
from their mammoth stores, without 
leaving the premises. 

The partnership agreement was pro- 
moted through Bert Levy, the car- 
toonist, who received a bonus of $4,- 
000 for his labor and a third interest 
In the business. 

A year ago Mr. Levy opened the 
negotiations which were closed this 
week when Maurice Goodman, attor- 
ney for the United, drew up the legal 
documents necessary. 

Baruch & Co. will produce for the 
United a series of high class numbers. 
They are expected to be scenically at- 
tractive. The firm has equipped a 
great many of the Shubert shows for 
the present season. When Melville 
Ellis the Shubert representative visi 
ted Berlin last summer he remained 
three days in the Baruch establish- 
ment, eating and sleeping there, while 
selecting scenery and costumes. Once 
out of Baruch's Mr. Ellis found time 
to engage Gussie Hoi I. Gussle is back 
in Berlin now. v 

The Baruch experiment is the first 
genuine attempt made by the United 
to promote a production department 
of its own. The Orpheum Circuit has 
maintained a similar division for some, 
time. 

Mr. Levy has several engagements 
in this country, Europe and Australia 
to fulfill, after which he expects to 
devote his attention to the production 
department. Meanwhile Gus Sohlke 
may have charge. 

It is reported that Gus Sohlke, the 
Chicago stage arranger, may come on 
to New Tork to superintend the pro- 
ductions the United will place on the 
market. 



GOODWIN BOOKED BY BECK. 

Nat C. Goodwin will take up a tour 
of ten weeks over the Orpheum Cir- 
cuits in the Western time, opening at 
the Majestic, Chicago, Jan. 23. The 
comedian's salary is said to be $3,000 
weekly. 

The comedian was first submitted 
to P. G. Williams, but -while the deal 
hung fire Beck stepped In and snatched 
the star. The contract Is for fen 
weeks, with an option of ten more. 

Mr. Goodwin has not as yet decided 
upon the vehicle that he will employ 
In vaudeville. Two original sketches 
are under consideration, but If they 
do not fill the requirements he will be 
seen In "Lend Me Ten Shillings." 

No regular agent appears In the 
B^ck contract. 

When Mr. Beck was asked by a 
Variety representative If $3,000 week- 



ly was the agreed upon price, he an- 
swered "More or less." 

Edna Goodrich-Goodwin, over which 
divorce proceedings against her actor- 
husband dangles, will soon strike the 
vaudeville grind also, it is said. 

Now that Mr. Goodwin has been 
disposed of, William L. Lykens, M. 
S. Bentham, and other agents will 
claim they have Miss Goodrich until 
she is finally landed by the vaudeville 
managers. Miss Edna's business ven- 
tures are superintended by her. 



KKEACH OF PROMISE SUIT. 

Seattle, Dec. 29. 

Edward Armstrong, of the Arm- 
strong Musical Company, has been 
n.ade the defendant in a breach of 
promise suit for $10,000, which has 
been Instituted by Freda Newman of 
this city. 

Miss Newman alleges in her com- 
plaint that Armstrong proposed to her 
in December, 1909, and that he pre- 
sented her with a diamond engage- 
ment r'ng. At the time Miss New- 
man was a member of the Armstrong 
Company. 

Since that time, while the company 
was playing Portland, Armstrong 
married a wealthy widow of the latter 
city. Therefore, Miss Newman is seek- 
ing heart balm to the extent of $10,- 
000. She at present is a member of 
Lewis & Lake's Burlesque Company. 



17 CHARACTERS IN NEW ACT. 

At New BTunswick, Jan. 2, to the 
Feiber & Shea Bijou theatre there, 
McWatters and Tyson will be the big 
feature of the bill, playing the house 
on percentage, with a guarantee. The 
arrangement was made by Jos. Shea, 
their agent. 

During the week Mr. McWatters 
and Miss Tyson will smooth out a new 
act they have. It runs twenty-four 
minutes. During the time the couple 
appear in two scenes, and play seven- 
teen characters. 



A BRIDE LAID UP. 

The honeymoon trip of Mr. and Mrs. 
Johnny J. Collins ended Sunday in 
New York, with Mrs. Collins (nee 
Adele Oswald) confined in her suite 
at the Somerset with rheumatic trou- 
ble. 

Johnny, who has been married but 
a few weeks, believes it is very serious, 
and Is much worried thereat. The 
young couple traveled westward to 
Mr. Collins' home town, Grand Rap- 
Ids, stopping off at Chicago on the 
wav back. 



FULTON'S MANAGER CHANGED. 

Reports of a change at the Fulton. 
Brooklyn, this week seemed to have 
arisen through John Sturrid replacing 
H. A. Collington as the house manager 
of the theatre, which is playing vaude- 
ville, booked by William MorrlB. 



WINTER GARDEN GOES TO SHU- 
BERTS? 

The Lew Fields Winter Garden that 
was, becomes the Shuberts Winter 
Garden that is, according to the latest 
reports, which at any time were never 
certain when the new Broadway music 
hall would open. No initial date has 
been announced. 

It is said Mr. Fields has passed 
over all his interests in the enterprise 
to the Shuberts, who were interested 
with him in the original promotion of 
the Winter Garden scheme. 

In furtherance of the report, Mr. 
Fields will take part in "The Hen 
Peckers" now being produced and due 
for a premiere Jan. 9 or 15, probably 
at Albany, coming into the Broadway 
theatre, New York a week later. 

Some of the matter in "The Hen 
Peckers" as well as Mr. Fields him- 
self, were originally aimed for the 
revue which was said would start the 
Winter Garden off. 



POLI'S JUST TFE SAME. 

Waterbury, Conn., Dec. 29. 

Though S. Z. Poll cancelled the 
Terry Twins at Bridgeport, because 
his theatre Is booked by the United 
Booking Offices, which maintains a 
"blacklist" which carried the name 
of the twins, the act is at Jacques 
theatre here this week. 

The Jacques is a Poll house, play- 
•Lg vaudeville, but booked by James 
Clancy. It Is one of those that Mr. 
Poll succeeded in "holding out" on 
the United agency. 



VALLI VALLI AS A "SINGLE.** 

The Casey Agency will direct the 
movements of Valli Valli in vaude- 
ville. She was with "The Girl in the 
Train," which played at the Globe, 
New York, for awhile. 

William L. Lykens, of the Casey 
agency, has the "single." due to ap- 
pear at Hammerstein's, Jan. 23. 



LEVY & TEAL. 

The agency business is all off for 
Jack Levy after New Year's, says Jack, 
who adds that he and Bon Teal will 
hook up as a vaudeville producing 
combination. 

Mr. Levy claims there is no more 
money to be made In the booking of 
acts. Between the poor condition of 
business, congested bookings and 
desultory engagements, with a "split" 
after an act has been placed, Levy 
avers the only thing that seems to 
have a chance nowadays is a produc- 
tion of your own. 

To this end he and Teal, a well- 
known stage director, will attempt to 
put them over. 

PROPOSED IN SALT LAKE. 

Salt Lake City, Dec. 29. 

The Empire Theatre has filed plans 
that call for a now $100,000 fire- 
proof theatre to be devoted to "high- 
class" vaudeville. The size of the plot 
that the new structure is to cover 
is 2:'..".x9r) feet. Nothing about book- 
ings is announced. 

W. Midg»'ly. owner of the Casino 
hen-, a combination vaudeville and 
P-Ytur" theatre, is building a new 
house that is to open Feb. 1. The 
new theatre is costing $32,000 and 
will have a seating capacity of 1,300. 



AGENT ARRESTED. 

The first actual arrest made by the 

office of the Commissioner of Licenses 

occurred Tuesday afternoon. Paly 

Sanders of Wilshin & Sanders, Inc., 

in the Knickerbocker Theatre Build- 
ing was taken into custody on a war- 
rant secured from Magistrate Corrigan 
in the Jefferson Market Police Court. 

The arrest was the outcome of evi- 
dence that had been furnished to Com- 
missioner Herman Robinson by two 
foreign vaudeville acts, the Two Vara- 
days and the Ballascoff Troupe. 

These two turns were contracted 
for by Sanders when he made a trip 
abroad last summer. The acts it is 
alleged were given contracts for time 
that was to be played over the cir- 
cuit of theatres that booked through 
the Independent Booking Agency now 
defunct. It was in behalf of this 
agency as well as holding other com- 
missions that Sanders traveled to 
Europe. 

At the time the acts began arriving 
in this city under the contracts that 
Sanders gave them the Independent 
Booking Agency, in which the White 
Rats held an interest, passed out of ex- 
istence and Sanders busied himself se- 
curing work for the artists through 
other channels. In this he succeeded. 

During last week one of the acts 
was in the office of an agent trying to 
secure additional engagements. To 
this agent they related, in German, 
what their experiences had been in 
this country and what fees they were 
supposedly paying to Sanders for man- 
aging their interests. The agent re- 
peated this conversation to an Inspec- 
tor from the office of the License 
Commissioner. He visited both of the 
acts and secured the evidence in affi- 
davit form upon which the warrant 
for the arrest was obtained. 

When Sanders was arrested, he was 
taken before Magistrate Corrigan and 
the case set down for Thursday morn- 
ing. At the hearing the acts were rep- 
resented by an assistant district attor- 
ney, while Sanders had Thomas F. 
MacMahon present his side of the case. 

At the trial before Magistrate Cor- 
rigan Sanders was held in bail of $100 
for Special Sessions. 

Magistrate Corrigan was about to 
dismiss the charges when Sanders was 
placed on the stand In his own be- 
half. He practically convicted himself 
by admitting that he accepted com- 
missions from acts that he obtained 
employment for. 



DETECTIVE WITH EAGLE EVE. 

New Orleans, Dec. 29. 
Moris. Alexander Deleourt, a violin- 
ist with the French Opera House or- 
chestra, has been placed In the local 
Bastile, charged with shoplifting. 

Monsieur was out for a constitutional. 
Meandering through ore- of the large 
department stores in Canal street, he 
espied a gold w.-itch Monsieur did 
not wish to p;:y for it. The store de- 
tective grabbed Monsieur and escorted 
him to the nearest police station. Mon- 
sieur told the otIi< «- r in charge that he 
musft haw lost his senses because, 
since th.. -l-ath of his wife, he has 
b*»en almost Insare' with grief. Ma- 
dame Uelcourt died f \V) ye«ir» ago. 



VARIETY 



FIVE WESTERN WHEEL SHOWS 
REPORTED AS "FLO PS" TO EAST 

Dave Marion and His " Dreamlands," Gordon & North's 
Three Shows, and Barney Gerard's " Follies " 

Those Connected. 



A hard blow at the production 

strength of the Western Wheel has 

been made according to the report 

through the Eastern Burlesque Wheel 

arrangement to take over the five 

host productions of Its opposition cir- 
cuit commencing with next season. 

It is not "reported" that Dave 
Marion and his "Dreamlands" have 
agreed to go with the East next sea- 
son. That Marion will leaf© the West- 
ern Wheel where he has been the big 
feature and drawing card so long is 
accepted by burlesque people. 

The "reports" concern Gordon & 
North and Barney Gerard. The three 
Gordon & North shows ("Merry 
Whirl," "Passing Parade," "World of 
Pleasure") leaped from the Eastern 
Wheel to the Western side last sum- 
mer when a disagreement between 
Columbia Amusement Co. executives 
and the firm arose over "The Merry 
Whirl" appearing at the New York 
theatre. During the present season 
Gordon & North are rumored to have 
become dissatisfied with conditions on 
the Western circuit. Their shows 
are said to have changed materially 
in character of the playing since em- 
barking on the Empire Circuit, and It 
is also said the profits have not been 
what the partners thought they would 
be, if there have been any profits thus 
far. Earlier in the s<*aaon a member 
of Gordon & North stated the receipts 
drawn in by their shows reached 
expectations. 

Gordon & North of late have been 
seen with several Eastern Burlesque 
Wheel officials. The several confer- 
ences held last week between the 
same officials and Mr. Marion started 
the verified report of his "flop." 
While Gordon & North have been 
mentioned as connected with the pro- 
posed circuit fathered by Gus Hill 
and Edward F. Rush for the legiti- 
mate, with the dissolving of that 
scheme by Messrs. Hill and Rush, the 
firm went into negotiations with their 
former associates in the East, it Is 
said, and an understanding was 
reached. 

Mr. Gerard, who has a Western 
Wheel show called "The Follies of 
the Day" is said to be a disgruntled 
West.emite also. Messrs. Marion and 
Gerard were for some years connect- 
ed with the Miners, who are influen- 
tial in the Empire Circuit (Western 
Burlesque Wheel). With the com- 
mencement of this season, Marion 
and Gerard purchased the interest of 
the Miners in the shows they were 
then connected with ("Dreamlands" 
and "Follies"). Each producer put 
out his own show under his own 
name, and have been sailing over the 
Western Wheel circuit. 

It is said that lately some trouble 
over a lamp arose when the "Dream- 
lands" played Miner's Bowery. Al- 
though trivial, it engendered feeling 



between the former partners. Marion 
is reported to have expressed his dis- 
pleasure along with his general opin- 
ion quite forcibly. Later an action 
was brought against Marion on behalf 
of the Miners or some of them to re- 
cover royalty for the present "Dream- 
land" show and piece. 

Marion claims to have produced the 
shows of the Miners for the several 
seasons he was connected with them, 
without having charged the Miners 
for his services. Also that he alone 
produced previous "Dreamlands" as 
well as the present one. 

The Eastern Wheel has been out 
after Marion for some time. He was 
recognized as a producer and come- 
dian adding an immense tower of 
strength to the Western Wheel, be- 
sides being the biggest single draw- 
ing card upon it, as a comedian who 
believes in a "clean show," practic- 
ing what he preached. Mr. Marion's 
connection with "The Dreamlands" 
has always stamped that organization 
as one of the "cleanest" in burlesque. 

Upon opening the season at Miner's, 
Newark, last autumn, when "The 
Dreamlands" gave a dress rehearsal, 
Mr. Marion declared in a speech from 
the stage that "The 'clean show is 
the only show.' When the bur- 
lesque managers can attract women 
into the houses, with those women 
unaccompanied because they feel pro- 
tected in the knowledge that the man- 
agement will present only good whole- 
some entertainment, then will the 
future of burlesque be assured. That 
is what I want, what everybody 
should want," concluded Mr. Marion, 
"and I trust that this season will go a 
long way toward accomplishing that 
end. For myself and my show, I 
pledge that we shall do our full 
share." 

On the Eastern Wheel, Marion will 
have two companies, one called as 
now "Dave Marion's Dreamlands" and 
the other, "Dave Marion and Associ- 
ated Players." As a comedian with 
legitimate methods of making fun 
through a unique cnaracterlzation, 
along with versatility that allows him 
to do what so few can, carry a per- 
formance alone If necessary, Marlon 
is a big star In the variety field, re- 
maining there it is said through lack 
of confidence In himself which has im- 
pelled him to decline many offers 
for Broadway productions. 

The Gordon & North firm has able 
producers, who have stepped to the 
front of the burlesque show makers. 
Mr. Gerard has built up prestige for 
himself, and is accorded recognition 
for recognizing the needs of burles- 
que, with the ability to deliver, if the 
field provides room for that sort of 
an attraction. Otherwise for the 
monetary end, Mr. Gerard seems to 
have believed it advisable to make 
the best of conditions as he has found 
them. 



A NEAR-STRIKE. 

It was reported In New York Wed- 
nesday that a near-strike had hap- 
pened at the Portland theatre, Port- 
land (Me.) Monday. 

From accounts, an act told it would 
be necessary to lay off for the week, 
notified the management that If any 
acts were playing the house which did 
not belong to the union, the union 
actors on the program would be "call- 
ed out." 

The theatre was jammed with peo- 
ple when the ultimatum was given. To 
avoid disappointing his house, the lo- 
cal manager Is reported to have ac- 
ceded to the demand of the act that it 
return to the program. Tuesday morn- 
ing the theatre manager swore out a 
warrant for conspiracy against the 
agitator, who was later said to have 
been released under bail. 

A couple of labor leaders from New 
York hurried to Portland upon receipt 
of information regarding the arrest. 



SHERIFF STOPS PROCTOR 

Newark, N. J., Dec. 20. 

F. F. Proctor did not attempt to 
give a show at the Coliseum last Sun- 
day. It is a few blocks from Krue- 
ger's Auditorium. Proctor was a bit 
miffed because Krue'ger's gave Sun- 
day night performances, while Proc- 
tor's Newark, could not open on the 
Sabbath. 

Shortly after the Coliseum was se- 
cured by Proctor for the one-day 
weekly, Sheriff Harrigan notified the 
police if they did not prevent the Sun- 
day performance, he would. 

Proctor did not try to give a show. 
Krueger's gave one as usual. 



EVERYBODY INJURED. 

Newark, Dec. 2 9. 

Al Lewis, of Howard and I^ewis, 
with "Vanity Fair" is out of the cast 
as the result of an accident in New 
Haven, Christmas day. Mr. Lewis and 
his family, who went to the Yale col- 
lege town to attend a wedding, were 
in a coach which collided with a trol- 
ley car. 

The vehicle was upset and the oc- 
cupants hurled to the ground. All 
were injured, Lewis suffering a 
sprained ankle. He expects to re- 
join at Hoboken next week. 



SHOTGUN SHOOTS KALCK. 

Fred R. Kalck, president of the 
Imperial Curtain Co., was painfully 
injured while on a hunting trip on the 
St. Johns river, Florida. After a most 
trying experience was finally placed in 
the Sanford (Fla.) hotel. 

Mr. Kalck, his parents and Mr. and 
Mrs. L. A. Quill were returning in a 
launch when Mr. Kalck in attempting 
to push the boat out of shallow water, 
struck a loaded shot gun, the move- 
ment sending its contents into his 
right arm. 

A row boat conveyed the injured 
man across the river and then a spring 
wagon carried him six miles to San- 
ford where surgical attention was ren- 
dered. The wound is not serious. 



WIGWAM WITH PANTAGES. 

San Francisco, Dec. 29. 

About the third week in January 

the Wigwam will stop taking acts from 

the Sulllvan-ConBidine circuit. The 
James Lee Musical Comedy Company 
of twenty-six people will be installed 
in the theatre. Three acts and an 
extra attraction will be added to the 
program, the Wigwam "splitting" the 
week on the three acts with the 
Chutes, booked by Pantages. 

The Chutes will also have a mu- 
sical comedy company working about 
the same time. 



DIDN'T TAKE TO FLYING. 

Charles Frank Morok, the Belgian 
aviator, Who attempted to fly from 
New Jersey across the Hudson to Col- 
umbus Circle and as a result landed 
In the hospital, has had a meteoric 
career as an amusement promoter. 

Morok tried the six-day bicycle 
game at Madison Square Garden ten 
years ago, but failed to gain any 
honors. He then took up high diving 
in water. Those who know the Bel- 
gian well say he never "looped the 
loop" in a bicycle, although he was 
responsible for the "double somer- 
sault" auto in which a woman rider 
was featured with the circuses. 



N. Y. AND LONDON FOR KITTIE. 

New York and London vaudeville 
will witness Kitty Gordon, the ex-star 
from Joe Weber's "Alma." 

Though Miss Gordon has been an- 
nounced as a part of the forthcoming 
musical version of "Trilby," she has 
engaged to open at Hammerstein's 
Victoria Jan. 16, playing Hammer- 
stein's Manhattan Jan. 23, after which 
she is under agreement to appear 
four weeks at the Palace, London. 

Bill Lykens of the Casey agency 
fixed up the bookings. 



COHN CIRCUIT BUYS ONE. 

The S. Morton Cohn proposed "ten 
cent" circuit has started by purchas- 
ing the Jose theatre, San Jose, Cal. 

S. Morton Cohn, who is behind the 
promotion of a circuit in the west 
playing vaudeville and pictures with 
a straight admission of ten cents had 
adapted the idea of Pat Casey's. Last 
spring Mr. Casey secured under con- 
tract from John Cort the right to play 
this policy in the Cort theatres in the 
west. 

Reading of the plan, Mr. Cohn came 
to New York, offering Casey a large 
sum for this agreement. 

Mr. Casey refused to sell. Later 
Cort affiliated with the Shuberts, when 
Casey allowed his contract to lapse 
without attempt to hold Cort to it. 
Casey is a Klaw & Erlanger adherent. 



Hazel E. Alger (B'unchi and Alger) 
received her Santa Claus through a 
raffle in Pennsylvania last week. Miss 
Alger won a diamond ring, the chance 
costing her thirty-nine cents 



PRODUCTION FOR ENGLISH GIRL. 

St. Louis, Dec. 29. 

While Josie Heather, the English 
girl, appeared at the Columbia, St. 
Louis, she was offered the role for- 
merly played by the late Lotta Faust 
in "The Midnight Sons." 

The offer is for the "No. 1" com- 
pany, and to be operative after Miss 
Heather has concluded her present 
vaudeville bookings. 



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Vol. XXI. 



December 31 



No. 4 



Happy New Year. 



The upholding of salaries for the ar- 
tists in vaudeville seems to us the 
gravest matter of moment to the ar- 
tists just at present. Mr. Harry De 
Veaux, former president of the former 
Actors' International Union, has a cer- 
tain grasp upon this as well. 

Mr. De Veaux speaks from tht» 
standpoint of unionism, although not 
doubting but that he has gone further 
into the subject than the statement he 
made (for we believe Mr. De Veaux to 
be a very level-headed person). The 
statement of Mr. De Veaux is here- 
with reproduced: 

A few of the larger salaried 
acts are expressing misgivings as 
to the future; they express a fear 
that any attempt to regulate and 
stop the present abuses and the 
campaign to compel booking 
agents to live up to the law and 
10 treat the artist as a numa/n be- 
ing will compromise the engage- 
ments for which they hold con- 
tracts In the Immediate future. 
If they will stop for a moment to 
consider they will realize that the 
booking agent does not fear the 
small salaried fellow; the mone- 
tary return from the small act is 
not the Inducement, it is the big 
salaried fellow he is after. If the 
larger salaried artist thinks he 
needs no protective order, no un- 
ion, let him awaken to the fact 
that without an organization his 
big salary will soon vanish, as the 
manager will then organize to cut 
and equalize salaries on the basis 
that it is to their best financial in- 
terest to do so; competition will 
cease and there will be but one 
set of managers to deal with and 
they will be in a position to dic- 
tate their own terms. 



Tills Is not to be an argument upon 
unionism, but a plain reasoning of 
what we believe now is most required 



We think Mr. De Veaux will agree 
that no organization can maintain the 
level of an individual salary. The 
union must fight for a scale, and that 
scale, whether of a sliding nature or 
flat, carries with it two or more peo- 
ple engaged in the same trade. 



There can be no scale for acts which 
command a salary of $100 or more. 
These acts cannot be classified. When 
passing beyond the former divisions, 
denoted in bulk as "singles" and 
"doubles," they branch into individ- 
uality, and then seem, me price that 
their ability commands. We think 
this will be conceded by everyone in 
the show business, without any illus- 
tration or further comment along that 
line necessary. 



Since unionism cannot fix a scale 
for temperamental ability, which may 
draw an offer of $100 or $1,000 week- 
ly for services, there remains but one 
thing to uphold the artists' salary. 
That is "opposition." 



"Opposition" is the requisite to 
maintain the grade of salary present 
day vaudeville has advanced to. Mr. 
De Veaux is undeniably correct when 
he says that if the manager is in a po- 
sition, he will dictate his own terms. 
Even then the manager will not al- 
ways be able to do so. There will be 
cases arising where the actor will de- 
cline the offer or offers made, and the 
unique character Of his services, which 
cannot be duplicated may oblige the 
manager sooner or later to agree upon 
the price the actor is holding out for. 
But the actor who adopts this means 
of bringing the manager to his terms 
must be a nactor who has saved money 
and can exist meanwhile either 
through means of his savings or in 
some other theatrical capacity. 



"Opposition," though will hold up 
the price, without delay, bargaining or 
parleying between actor and manager. 
The actor then knows; the manager 
and the "opposition" also know that 
if one side will not pay the price, the 
other will. 



Wo have not the least doubt that 
managers in the United Booking Of- 
fices who have suffered in business and 
pocket this season through the "black- 
list" (their own Instrument to down 
the "opposition") have schemed out a 
plan whereby if they can place the 
vaudeville business under their con- 
trol, the actor by cuts in salary will 
repay them three-fold for every dollar 
lost. 



This is not a new line of thought for 
us. Variktv has printed from time to 
time an amalgamation of the whole 
among managers would be disastrous 
to artists if then without proper pro- 
tection against it. It seems that wax 
now more than ever 



The actor has attempted to elimi- 
nate the "commission," or keep It 
down to five per cent.: the actor has 
attempted to operate houses; the actor 
has attempted to form a booking of- 
fice; the actor has become part of the 



Federation of Labor — but what has 
the actor done toward maintaining 
opposition in vaudeville. 



The "commission" agitation and leg- 
islation were visionary; its results will 
never be material, for to reap good 
that way would mean the reversal of 
human nature; the theatre operation 
and booking agency were specula- 
tive, from their inception, notwith- 
standing what anyone may say; the 
benefits of the actor becoming union- 
ized are yet to be proven. 



That leaves the organized actor and 
the actor who is not a member of an 
organization with the only real move 
that would have meant substantial as- 
sistance to him, undone. There has 
been nothing attempted to perpetuate 
an "opposition." 



Without an opposition in vaudeville, 
the amalgamated managers which 
might naturally then consist of the 
United Booking Officer and Orpheum 
Circuit, with perhaps a few "small 
time" circuits, would push down salar- 
ies in likely the same manner we have 
once before explained. Not in a lump, 
but just enough to escape throwki ; 
the actors into a state of excitement. 
It might be a decrease of twenty-five 
per cent, the first season, twenty per 
cent, the second or at least a sufficient 
percentage of decrease in three sea- 
sons to have the salaries by that time 
one-half of what they are now, besides 
other ways the managers have prob- 
ably thought out to force the actor to 
himself make the cut. 



$100,000 is the surplus that has 
been claimed the White Rats possessed 
as a sinking fund. What better pur- 
pose could it be put to than, with that 
fund for a backing, to have a repre- 
sentative committee of Rats see what 
might be done toward perpetuating an 
opposition? If agents and managers 
cannot successfully keep up an "oppo- 
sition" why should not the actor try? 
Not the actor himself necessarily, but 
ills capital — not for investment in 
some circuit now standing, but to take 
over that circuit if there appears dan- 
ger of its collapse. 

The smaller circuits are not so im- 
portant in a matter of this nature. 
They relate only to the grade of acts 
playing upon them. The larger acts 
will seek the smaller time if pressed 
to it. But as the larger circuits reg- 
ulate the largest salaries, so the "small 
time" reflects the conditions, ..ml the 
smaller actor is concerned. 



.Mr. De Veaux has the idea, but not 
the solution. "Opposition" is the only 
solution. Nothing but that can hold 
up the salary standard. It is the vital 
point. 



|je««ry Mountebank has made sev- 
eral silly statements he knew were 
false when uttering them, but Leery 
slipped a cog once, for he says: "If 
necessary we' could mention the 
names of four men who were con- 
cerned in the concocting of the last at- 
tack on this organization," referring t f > 
tin- editorial we printed warning the 
Board of Directors of the White Ruts, 
to watch things. 



Leery by that despicable Innuendo, 
which is the limit of his "talents," re- 
fers to the United Booking Offices. All 
right. Leery says "If necessary." All 
right again, Leery It is necessary to 
give the names of the four men if you 
do not want to stand branded as a mis- 
chievous liar. To make It easier for 
you, one name will do, and to make it 
still easier, we won't confine you to 
anybody connected with the United 
Booking Offices, but to any man or 
woman excepting the printers and the 
proprietor of this paper who saw that 
editorial before it was published. 



Jjeery says he deceived us for two 
years, because in the course of our 
business we called regularly upon him 
for news, even accepting and printing 
some of the misstatements he made 
during those calls. Leery wanted to 
know why we said noinlng about him 
two years ago. We will tell you, 
Leery. 



The reason we said nothing against 
you, Leery, was because you had a 
tough time In England; your brother 
professionals over there had gotten 
onto your curves, and America looked 
good; in fact, it was the only thing 
that did look good to you. After you 
arrived here, we were written to by a 
prominent member of the Variety Ar- 
tist's Federation of England. The 
same man was of the editorial staff 
of The Performer, the organ of the 
V. A. F. We did not print the letter 
then, for we saw no need. That letter 
was shown to a couple of well-known 
Rats, who asked us what we were go- 
ing to do about it. We replied that we 
saw no cause to "pound" you; that it 
was one man against all the Rats, and 
all the Rats should be abPe to look out 
for the welfare of the order. We 
have no regrets over the decision not 
to "pound" you, for the officers of the 
White Rats of that day were well 
aware of how you stood In England. 
But they needed someone to attend to 
the details. Leery was engaged as 
office manager to run the details; the 
Board attended to important matters. 
As we once before explained, that 
Board changed, and another Board 
came in, and meanwhile I^eery was 
"getting in on 'em." 



We didn't care then and we don't 
care now, as far as we are concerned. 
The only truthful statement Leery has 
made in some months when speaking 
of Varikt*- is to say that we are run- 
ning this paper for money. That is 
.absolutely correct. What ever we sa; 
or whatever we do, we say or do be- 
cause we believe it to be for the best 
interest of Variktv. 



Now that we have explained why we 
didn't expose Leery a coup'e of years 
ago, we will print some extracts from 
that letter, it said m part : . 

"We have heard several con- 
flicting statements as to Harry 
Moiiiirfenl'y exact |h sit ion in the 
White Rats. Could you tell us 
what his |H>sition really is? And 
it' yon think he will he in the run- . 
ning for Big Chief? What — if | 
am not asking too much, Is the 
salary of (hat position?". See, 



VARIETY 



Leery, they had you right on that 
money thing, too). 

"Mountfford proved hero a gas 
bag. He makes n great impres- 
sion up to a certain point, then lfl 
carried away by the all-pervading 
I Am, and spoils all the good he 
has done. Little reliance can be 
put in his words after he reaches 
a certain point. 

"He can talk, but he can't 
work, can't plod, wliich is most 
necessary In building an organi- 
zation that is to last — an impos- 
sible commander in chief. He 
fooled me for two years, so I 
speak from experience. I stuck to 
him over a year after he, by irre- 
sponsible actions and words, had 
made himself impossible as a 
leader here. 

"And now he has bluffed the 
boys and girls over on •your side 
— out-Americaned the Americans, 
so to speak. 

"All this I say in the sole in- 
terests of organization among ar- 
tists the world over — and I want 
you in your position to recognize 
that he is a dangerous man to 
whom to trust the wheel of the 
ship of state of the White Rats. 

"Don't fall to make a point of 
the Jeopardy." 



You read. Leery, yet we said noth- 
ing. That letter is dated from Lon- 
don, April 4, 1908. You want to know 
who wrote it. 



Mr. C. C. Rartram, Managing Edi- 
tor of The Performer, wrote that let- 
ter, and it was addressed to Sime Sil- 
verman, New York City. Mr. Bar- 
tram is the Managing Editor of the 
Performer now. 



We also understood that the White 
Rats organization at about that time 
received letters from V. A. F. officials 
amounting to about the same thing In 
effect. 



Last week Leery when you caused 
to he printed that the American Music 
Hall would he taken over Feb. 1 by 
Marcus Loew, It appeared as though 
assisting "opposition** was the last 
thing in your mind. We know that 
everything done to maintain a/n op- 
position must he done secretly. So 
do you, Leery. As you couldn't make 
a noise and have your name men- 
tioned In connection with It. you don't 
want to see an "opposition" maintain- 
ed. Otherwise you would never have 
caused to be printed that Marcus Loew 
would have the American Music Hall 
Feb. 1. It is not true. You had no 
basis for the statement, nor did you 
try to verify or confirm it. Had the 
paper which you caused to print that 
report any circulation of moment, that 
story would have been of Incalculable 
Injury to a circuit which has made a 
mighty fight. Leery, to hold Itself up, 
and furnish an "opposition" which Is 
the strength to-day of the artists who 
pay you the many salaries you have 
be^n able to secure for yourself. 



And in wishing the White Rats of 
America a very happy and prosperous 
New Year, with the devout hope that 
the White Rats as an organization may 
pbiec Itself where It should he with 



A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION. 

By DARL MACBOYLE. 

We've reached another milestone on the fabled path of time. 

Tonight, another year is born. Tonight, each clanging chime 

Will to the bedlam, add its bit. Tonight with merry song 

We'll celebrate again, but why? The Reaper stalks along 

With sullen silent tread. From where to where? Who knows? 

Let fools pretend! Today we're here. Some like a summer's rose 

Reflect the sunshine with their smiles. They bloom their little spell. 

The promised Paradise Is here. The Prophet's dream of hell 

Is realized on every hand — and yesterday is gone. 

Who may not be with yesterday before another dawn? 

So is the knell of time a cue for joy and boistrous mirth? 

Do or don't we realize each passing moment's worth? 

Is God's most precious gift a thing we gladly see depart, 

Or is this laughter counterfeit to hide an aching heart? 

Although the past year may have brought no fate save scorn and shame, 

We're nearer to oblivion, that void from whence we came. 

Our memories may exist awhile. An hour or two of gloom 

Within the hearts of those we love. A legend on our tomb 

May lie, tradition to preserve, so why this wanton mirth? 

Remember that one year must die to give another birth! 

One year must join the things that were! One year forever gone! 

An atom to the ones that have lapsed since Time's dim dawn. 

And have we lived the year in vain? What lessons have we learned? 

A moment waste in solemn thought before the page is turned. 

Are we, "The noblest work of God," a credit to His skill? 

Let's each a resolution make and make it with a will! 

"When life's fitful fever's o'er" to be worthy if we can, 

Of Anthony's famous eulogy, "This was a man!" 



every member wearing his button 
without fear and with pride, com- 
manding the respect of the public, 
manager and agents and working in 
harmony with all for the good of 
everybody, we once again say to the 
Board of Directors (if it is not too 
late) ; all of you give all of the at- 
tention that you can all of the time to 
all of the matters pertaining to the 
workings of the order. 



Harrison Armstrong's "The Fire 
Commissioner" is slated to open for a 
tour of the Orpheum Circuit at Lin- 
coln, Neb., Jan. 15. 

Amelia Bingham has been booked to 
play the Willard and Wilson Avenue 
theatre in Chicago. Barney Myers 
arranged the time with Frank Q. 
Doyle. 



Henry dive will shortly present 
himself in a new act. 



Jessie Roe of the Pantages office has 
been obliged to rest owing to a severe 
attack of grip. 



Walter M. Ebel, manager of the Ar- 
kansas Amusement Association in Hot 
Springs, since last May has resigned 
and leased the Majestic, of that city. 



Sophie Tucker has been placed by 
B. A. Myers to open at the Coliseum. 
London, next May. 



Charles K. Evans is scheduled" to 
open for a tour of the Orpheum time 
in Spokane, Jan. 9, in "It's Up To You 
William." In the cast will be Lena 
Phillips, Amy Hamlin, Louise Still- 
man and "Doc" Chas. E. Wright. 



"Consul," the chimpanzee, will fea- 
ture the program at the National, 
Bronx, next week. 



Ryan and Richfield resume their in- 
terrupted tour at the Mary Anderson, 
Louisville, next week. 



Sam Benard leaves the Casino, New 
York this Saturday night, taking to 
the road with his show. "Marriage a 
La Carte" which first saw the light at 
Washington, Monday, is billed to suc- 
ceed the Bernard piece. 



Harry Tighe's new act by Ralph D. 
Paine, entitled "The Careless Sopho- 
more," with seven people, will open 
Jan. 9 at Fall River. 

Hazel Rice and J. Walter Collins, 
of "The Cow and The Moon" company, 
were married at Little Rock, Ark., 
Dec. 21. 

"Dick" the "educated" dog, at the 
Majestic, Chicago, this week, has been 
hooked by the Marinelli agency over 
the Orpheum Circuit. 



DeHaven and Sidney and their Six 
Matinee Girls have been booked on 
the S.-C. Circuit, opening at the Trev- 
itt. Chicago, Monday. 

Diero, the accordeon player, drop- 
ped out of Mb double booking this 
week through illness. The Musical 
Johnstons replaced him at the Bronx; 
Leon Rogee at the Orpheum. 



Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Mc- 
Kay, a son, Dec. 2 8, in Pittsburg. 
The happy father is a member of the 
team of McKay and Cantwell. 

Harry A. Ellis and Tom McKenna 
will leave Dockstader's Minstrels in 
Baltimore Jan. 7. to return to yaude- 
ville, hooked by Al. Sutherland. 



Jack McLellan (McLellan and Car- 
son) is appearing as a single roller 
skater while awaiting an interesting 
event at home, which necessitates 
Mrs. McLellan (Miss Carson) remain- 
ing around the hearth stone. 



Odell and Kinley have changed their 
billing to Frank and Rose Gordon. The 
act opens on the Orpheum Circuit Jan. 
1 at Sioux City. It is booked for the 
Tivoli, I^ondon, for next July and Au- 
gust 



Nord, the diver, tried out a new 
act at a small hall in the outskirts of 
London last week. The act opens in 
"one" where she sings a song. Her 
Continental tour opens next week in 
Nurmberg, Germany, with Berlin and 
Vienna to follow. 



Madelyn Marshall who was a mem- 
ber of "The Deacon and The Lady" 
will return to vaudeville. Jean Havez 
and Leo Donnelly are writing material 
for the offering which is to be a 
"rube" minstrel first part, called "The 
Town Clown Minstrels." 



Although advices from Sioux City 
announced that the body of Jack Ar- 
tois, the English gymnast, who died 
suddenly in that city, would be shipped 
to London for burial, Mrs. Artols 
(Alma Gray) had the remains placed 
in a receiving vault in New York. 

Jake Sternad is rapidly regaining 
his strength in a Chicago hospital, 
where it will be necessary for the 
well-known agent to remain perhaps 
two or three weeks longer to fully 
recover from the recent surgical op- 
eration performed upon him. 



Jane Eleanor, the little soubret, 
was operated on Dec. 20, at St. Mary's 
Hospital, Niagara Falls, N. Y., for 
appendicitis. Her chances of recovery 
are reported as slight. Miss Eleanor's 
father, Edw. Blrnbaum. is also the 
child's manager. 



Pat Casey's "Bread Line" has 
dwindled down something awfully. 
The other evening there were but 
seven people at his table for dinner. 
Pat is feeding the bunch just as well 
as ever, but it looks lonesome around 
the house with only six or seven. 



Adele Ritchie Is without an engage- 
ment just at present, and has also 
lost her manager, Fred Ward. Mr. 
Ward says he prefers being a "single" 
if he doesn't work. Miss Ritchie was 
with the "Loved a Lassie," about 
which it is said the company has been 
called in for reorganization. 

liernard Daly, the Irish romantic 
actor and singer, will make his debut 
in vaudeville in the East next Mon- 
day, opening on the Poll Circuit, book- 
ed by James Clancy. He will pre- 
sent a one-act playlet entitled "A Bit 
of Blarney." 



(■race Hazard presented Harry 
Leonhardt with a life sized photograph 
of herself as a Christmas gift. Only 
the head, hands and feet of the singer 
show in the reproduction, real clothes 
being employed to cover the rest of 
the body. The effect is as though Miss 
Hazard were actually behind the 
frame. 



Freeman Bernstein has booked 
Frank Sheridan in "The Derelict" to 
play the Empire, Paterson, N. J., Dec. 
26. Edouard Jose is there with "The 
Strike" this week. Both sketches are 
due to appear at the Liberty, Phila- 
delphia, also with Freeman as the 
booker. (Now don't tell the Com- 
missioner Freeman is an agent; he's 
a manager.) 



VARIETY 



IS "STOCK BURLESQUE" TO 

BE THE GENERAL THING ? 

Indications That Many "Small Timers" in Vaudeville 

May Change Over for Stock Burlesque, Eschewing 

the Customary Dramatic Stock 



Is "stock burlesque" to be an out- 
come of the gradual change that seems 
to be taking place in the policy of 
many "small time" vaudeville the- 
atres? 

That is the question which has 
started among burlesque showmen, 
who see In the approach of the "stock 
burlesque" scheme a threatened dan- 
ger to the profits of the organized 
"Wheel" houses. 

"Stock burlesque" might also have 
a tendency to interfere with promo- 
tions for next season in the way of 
new legitimate circuits to handle trav- 
eling combinations. 

It has been customary heretofore, 
upon a theatre changing policy to 
"stock," to adopt the dramatic form 
of entertainment, reproducing standard 
plays of various descriptions. "Stock 
burlesque" would be a new venture 
comparatively in this line. Here and 
there over the country in the past a 
"stock burlesque" company has been 
organized, sometimes under the head- 
ing of "musical comedy stock," but 
the Instances are infrequent as com- 
pared to the "dramatic stock" ven- 
tures. 

"Stock burlesque" at moderate 
prices with a dash of vaudeville at- 
tached as an "olio," might prove at- 
tractive, say the "small time" man- 
agers. With a success, others would 
follow until the probabilities are that 
in a short space of time, the "stock 
burlesque" houses would have a cir- 
cuit of their own. 

The "small timers" say that a 
"stock burlesque" announcement 
would not necessarily confine them to 
that policy altogether; that the stock 
company could be utilized in all de- 
partments within the capabilities of its 
members, which might provide an at- 
tractive array of amusement for the 
public. 



CONFIRMATION AND DENIAL. 

H. C. Miner, regarding the rumor- 
ed change of policy at Miner's in the 
Bronx, said that there was no pros- 
pect of any change being made, as the 
Miner Estate had a contract with the 
Empire Circuit for the next five years. 
It Intended to play burlesque despite 
all rumors to the contrary, Mr. Miner 
stated. 

Although the Miner people immedi- 
ately issued a statement denying the 
report last Saturday, when Varietv 
prlnted the rumor, a representative of 
Corse Payton (reported as the man- 
ager taking the burlesque house for 
stock) admitted the same day that 
"there was considerable truth in the 
statement." 

It was later reported that Payton 
and the Miners were close to an agree- 
ment, when an unusually large house 
at the Bronx burlesque theatre last 
Friday night changed the present own- 



ers' opinion about disposing of the 
house. 

Three fights and a wrestling bout 
were the special attractions that drew 
in a large sized crowd that evening. 
The wrestling bout created somewhat 
of a disturbance through the audience 
taking part at the finale and obliging 
the management to decide its way. The 
fighting will be a weekly feature, it is 
said. 

The present Bronx may pass over to 
Payton for stock next summer, fol- 
lowing the close of the regular sea- 
son. 



JOHNSON HNTEItS A COMPLAINT. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 

As a complainant Jack Johnson now 
appears before the bar of justice, 
where he has been so many times on 
the other side of the judicial fence. 
Gaston Lefort, formerly the chauffeur 
for the colored champion fighter, was 
arrested and released upon bail under 
the charge of the attempted killing of 
the fighter at the latter's home. 

This week Johnson is strengthening 
a burlesque show at the Star, Milwau- 
kee. He alleges his wife and Lefort 
were unduly intimate. They were 
visiting cafes together when word was 
sent Johnson his wife was hysterical 
and disorderly. Johnson located and 
sent her to the Washington Park Hos- 
pital, where she is now confined. 

Later Johnson claims Lefort at- 
tempted to enter his home for the 
purpose of murdering him. That the 
lighter alleges was on Christmas eve. 
The arrest followed, on Johnson's 
complaint. 



ORGANIZING A "FOLLIES." 

Mortimer Kaphan, who directs the 
Metropolis Amusement Co., of 200 5th 
avenue, New York, is organizing "The 
Follies of the Day for the road. Mr. 
Kaphan is going in for productions, 
and has others in mind to follow the 
present venture. 



HA1LHOAD SKTTJLKS. 

The damage suit brought by the 
estate of H. C. Miner against the Big 
Four Railroad for the loss of scenery 
and costumes of "The Follies of the 
Day" Company, which were destroyed 
by fire on a sidetrack at Ortisoo, In., 
last April has been amicably settled 
by the railway company. 

The company is now adjusting the 
claims with individual members of the 
company for the loss of personal hag- 
gage and several have already settled. 

The Miners claimed that the car 
caught fire and the railroad men in 
command ran the car on a siding, al 
lowing it to burn. 



TWO EASTERN JERSEY HOUSES. 

It is said that a deal has been closed 
between the Eastern Burlesque Wheel 
and A. M. Bruggemann, manager of 
the Empire, Paterson, N. J., whereby 
the Eastern shows will play at the 
Bruggemann's Empire in that city 
commencing Jan. 23. 

The East will oppose the Western 
Wheel in Paterson. The Western 
shows "split" the week between the 
Bon Ton, Jersey City, and the Folly, 
Paterson. The ""latter place is said to 
have played during this season to re- 
ceipts as low as 1 4 50 for the three 
days one show remained there. 

In Newark a new house for the 
Columbia Amusement Co. (Eastern 
Wheel) is projected to replace Wald- 
niau's, the present stand. The new 
Columbia theatre will be financed, ac- 
cording to report, by Mr. Furst, a 
wealthy local merchant. 

The Western Wheel will probably 
move from the Empire, Newark, some 
time after the present season, owing to 
that house having been reported on 
the list for a big department store 
here. 

It is said the Western Wheel will 
find a resting place in Proctors Bijou 
Dream, a theatre with a Beating capac- 
ity of about 1,400. It is now playing 
"pop" vaudeville. 



IILKLESOJJE CASE POSTPONED. 

When the case of Fred Irwin vs. 
Elmer Tenley and the Whallen and 
Martell Amusement Co. in which the 
plaintiff asks for restraining injunction 
against the latter producing the sec- 
ond act of "The Pennant Winners," 
alleged to be an infringement on his 
Big Show," came up Dec. 2ii. At- 
torney Reass, representing Tenley, 
and Van Thun, appearing for the 
Whallen and Martell Co., asked for 
more time in which to prepare their 
argument, answer the allidavits and 
look over the motion papers filed by 
Attorne) Laski for Fred Irwin. 

The case was continued until last 
Thursday when it was heard in open 
court. 



Elsie Jnnis, with Joseph Cawthonie 
and company in "The Slim Princess." 
opens at the Globe, New York, Jan. 2. 



MADE MANAGER A YEAR AHEAD. 

Newark, N. J., Dec. 29. 
Lee Ottolinque, of Waldman's the- 
atre, has been appointed manager of 
the new Shubert I heat re here, to he 
located at Broad and Fulton Sts. It 
will he. completed in about a year. 

LEFT WITIIOIT MONEV. 

Sehenectady. Dee. 2'J. 

Without funds and with a si< k room- 
mate to look after, 1011a II. Carter, a 
Brooklyn girl, has complaint to make 
of the treatment accorded her by the 
management of "The Soul Kiss" com- 
pany of which she was a former 
"pony." 

Ella says the show rehearsed at 
Saratoga, while it laid off Christmas 
week, after a series of one night stands 
in Pennsylvania and New York State, 
and that constant trips to see her sick 
friend, who had been left in Saratoga, 
exhausted her funds, and that an ap- 
peal to the manager proved fruitless. 

Miss Carter says she has been in 
the show business four years, but this 
is her worst experience. She is in 
need of Immediate financial help, and 
is at the Mohawk Hotel, Schenectady. 



Pat Casey framed up a "three-act" 
this week with Bessie DeVoie in the 
center. Her surroundings are Bissett 
and Scott, the last named member be- 
ing none other than John Scott, the 
original "Hello George," the young 
man who discovered that dancing is 
an art. 

Yesterday when the news was con- 
tinued to Mr. Scott by Mr. Casey, our 
own original George, the King of the 
Slang Makers, ordered his tailor to 
brush up *bat- Henry Irving fur pro- 
tector he wears only when the sun 
shines. 

"A little rain can put a lot of things 
on the bum in this shovel of dirt," 
sayB George, 'and I'm taking no 
chances on the lung preserver which 
was an heirloom in the family. 

Excuse me now, I must go over 
and tell Bissett. I'll break it to him 
gently, lirst saying Biss, we'll have to 
split' and when he says All right,' 
1 11 answer 'Well, never mind, Bis, I 
won't turn a pal, but look for next 
week right now over this 'phone.' 

"Get me, bo. No use handing your 
pard a live wire. Then I'll call up 
Ca«cy. You know, a phony talk. I'll 
say Casey (No, I'll call him Mr. Casey 
or Pat) I'll say 'Bis is all in and right 
now we are in the worst slab in the 
Borough. No booze in sight and Bis 
hollering for change to wet his swal- 
lower." Then I'll grow excited and 
holler, "Well, we must have next week. 
Well, all right, if K. & E. wants us, 
let me know and 111 go over to talk 
about it with Abe.' 

"See, but I'm only stringing Bis, 
understand. Then I'll say to Bis, 'Bis, 
you poor scout, would you like to work 
for some big show peoplo and let 
them see a couple of regular actors 
who they can't bunk?' Then Bib will 
fall to the floor and I'll say to the 
bartender, 'My Ged, Mister, you must 
give this man some brandy. He's the 
greatest dancing actor in the world,' 
and as Bis sends it down I'll say, "All 
right, now, Bis, we are going to work 
in a big show witii a dame named 
Bessie Devuee. Regular salary, no lay 
offs and not o\er a show and a half a 
day.' Then he'll say, 'Go over to Casey 
and see how strong it is.' Then I'll 
say, How far shall 1 go? Ten?' 'Naw,' 
Uis will say, go as far as you can. 
lie's a pretty good guy and if he thinks 
we're going to make good he'll stand 
for a strong spiel and a long reach. 
"Then 1 goes home and Bis goes 
home. Wo don't want to make no 
touch. That's just our way, kid, of 
making the other lellow come out. 
.See. If the job wasn't cinched, I 
would have tried to stood off Bis on 
the touch thing and then \ iv would 
have said, 'John, more con.' hern sore 
and perhaps made me buy him a drink. 
"You've got. to be wearing out wood- 
en shoes for a long while, young fel- 
ler, before you know all about this 
business. Guess I'll go down and or- 
der a couple of lie\s chair.-; for our 
feature dance. I'm t.'.ni •, io have K. 
<k E. for our men .;■> ;mi now. You 
know what K ,v K.' stand tor, sure. 
Why, it's K < ;•. : ami Eating.' We 
are goini; i ■■ \-< l-ot b." 



Charles Keudall and Dorothy Rush 

!• -re sail for Australia in March. 



10 



VARIETY 



SCHENCK GOES WEST FOR ACTS. 

Joseph Schenck, the general book- 
ing manager of the Loew Circuit, star- 
ted for Chicago Friday. 

While west it is the intention of 
Mr. Schenck to sign up acts available 
lor his circuit that are in that terri- 
tory. Contracts from ten to twenty 
weeks will be given. All acts will be 
booked that are playing on "small 
time" in Chicago. 



ANOTHER TRY AT CASINO. 

Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 29. 
The Casino starts with a "pop" pol- 
icy Monday under the direction of the 
National Theatre Co., represented by 
Clint Wilson. 



SOL IS THE POP. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 
Sol Lowenthal, probably, the best 
known theatrical lawyer in the west, 
was made happy Christmas Eve when 
Santa Claus left a little daughter at 
his suburban home. Mother and baby 
are doing nicely. 



A STAGE RIRTH. 

Boston, Dec. 29. 

Just before ready to go on the stage 
in her sketch at the Hub theatre, 
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Fred Pisano, 
whose stage name is Kitty Bingham, 
gave birth to a six-pound baby girl. 
Her husband about to go on the stage 
at the time, called a physician. Both 
mother and daughter were taken to 
the City Hospital. There the doctors 
said that the mother and baby were 
doing well. 

Mr. and Mrs. Pisano are Boston peo- 
ple, married a year ago. 



DISBANDING "BOYS IN BLUE." 

"The Boys in Blue" will be unally 
disbanded to-night (Saturday). With 
the new year, Harry Gird, Manager 
of the act, will set o:t f/» i;ulU up an- 
other turn for vaud.\ ile. 






"FIGHT" FOR "FI 

Louisville, )ec. 29. 

A cry of "fight" was mistaken for 
"fire" by the big audience at the Hop- 
kins theatre Tuesday evening. Over 
2,000 people were in the house. 

The alarm threw the crowd into a 
panic. No one was injured, and the 
audience finally became calm. 



HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR ALL. 

Considering the season, the vaude- 
ville agents fared very well with pres- 
ents, though several do not look upon 
the practice with favor. It has grown 
to be a custom where the agent gives 
and receives. Two or three have 
said the past weeks that it is more 
bother than it is worth. 

Managers also received {presents; 
nearly everyone receives something 
from business associates — in the show 
department. 

The most important present spoken 
of for this holiday time is the check 
for $2,500 presented by E. F. Albee,. 
general manager of the United Book- 
ing Offices', to Eddie Darling, his con- 
fidential assistant. 



$5,000 FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 

Cincinnati, Dec. 29. 

John Robinson, who leased the Rob- 
inson opera house to George F. Fish 
and others, was granted a motion for 
judgment against Fish et al in the 
Superior Court of Cincinnati, the 
pleadings in the case being that the 
defendants had transgressed the stip- 
ulated conditions of the lease. 

As the parties had agreed upon 
$5,000 in case the defendants failed 
to live up to their part of the lease, 
the court ruled that this amount was 
intended as liquidated damages. 



TWO OFFICES FOR SHEA. 

There are two offices in the Gaiety 
Theatre Building for Jos. Shea. In 
one Joe transacts business in connec- 
tion with the Shea & Buckner proper- 
ties, consisting of "pop" houses in El- 
mira and Corning, N. Y., besides three 
"Sundays" in New York. 

Upstairs another suite has been t.i- 
ken for the Jos. Shea Amusement Co., 
corporation which expects to place a 
trio of "small timers" under its wings 
shortly. 



JIM IS A HEADLINE. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 

James J. Morton, who has been 
galavanting around the New York the- 
atres, is back in Windytown and is 
announced to play the President and 
Clark "pop" houses starting next 
Monday. 

Only the headline act stays a full 
week at these theatres, the remaining 
ac*s "splitting." 



HENRIETTA CROSSMAN MAY 
COME RACK. 

'lhe repeated visits of Maurice 
Campbell to the office of M. S. Ben- 
tham has started the surmise that 
Henrietta Crossman will return to 
vaudeville. The date is set around 
Jan. 9. 

Mr. Campbell is Miss Crossman's 
husband. The actress has been on 
the road starring in "The Duchess of 
Suds." 

The return vaudeville engagement 
is looked forward to this month. 



PERHAPS SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 

Quebec, Dec. 29. 

A serious accident occurred at the 
King Edward theatre last week when 
the stage was being set for the illusion 
act of Prevett, Merrill and Co. A 400- 
pound border light fell and one end 
struck the scenery, causing it to break 
in two, one piece striking Mr. Prevett 
on the back of the head, inflicting an 
ugly gash about four inches long. 

There is danger of the artist be- 
coming mentally unbalanced from 
blood clotting on the brain. The in- 
jured man is a member of T. M. A. 
East Liverpool Local. His present ad- 
dress is 197 W. Ontario, Montreal. 



Hut land and Hollison sailed Friday 
for Sydney. Australia. 



A LOCAL IN N. O. 

New Orleans, Dec. 29. 
Still another vaudeville booking 
office makes its appearance upon the 
southern vaudeville horizon. The 
latest is the* Associated Managers' 
Association. It will be located at 129 
Baronne St., opening Jan. 15. Al. 
Durning, manager of the Happy Hour, 
is the fellow at the helm. 



SHUBERTS START "POPS." 

New Orleans, Dec. 29. 

The Shuberts started vaudeville* in 
their Lyric theatre here, last Monday. 
It is of the "pop" class, four acts 
and pictures. 

E. L. Perry, the Shubert representa- 
tive, from Atlanta, came on to arrange 
for the opening. 



( III KC HILL SELLING STOCK. 

Peoria, 111., Dec. 29. 

E. P. Churchill the middle-west 
vaudeville manager and the president 
of the Theatre Booking Corporation, 
which has its headquarters in Chicago, 
has placed $25,000 worth of the stock 
in his new theatre here on sale. 

There have been "ads" in all ol 
the dailies of about a quarter of a page 
offering the stock to the public of 
Peoria at $10 a share, par value. The 
new house is to be built on South Jef- 
ferson street. 



PRODUCER AND MANAGER. 

With years of acting behind him, 
and a world of experience gained i>n 
vaudeville through it, Gene Hughes 
has stepped over onto the managerial 
side of variety. 

Henceforth Mr. Hughes will be 
"manager, promoter and producer." 
He has opened offices in the Long 
Acre Building, starting in business by 
himself. 

Mr. Hughes will manage and pro- 
mote vaudeville turns, without be- 
coming a general agent; he will also 
produce, for himself and others. 

As an actor who has always met 
with success, Mr. Hughes seems to 
have chosen a trade where his pro- 
fessional experience will be of the ut- 
most value and aid to him. He has 
also enjoyed the highest standing, as 
an actor and as a man. 



NEW PROTEAN SKETCH. 

Jan.. 2 in New England Charlotte 
Parry will "break in" a new protean 
playlet, "Into The Light," by a well 
known author. 

Until the piece has been tested, its 
producers refuse to say whether it is 
the selection made from the manu- 
scripts submitted in response to Miss 
Parry's advertised offer of $5,000 for 
a protean sketch equal to her present 
success, "The Comstock Mystery." 



PI TROT IN OIL. 

Richard Pitrot, the original "vat's 
de trooble" agent, has successfully 
passed through the ordeal of having 
himself "done in oil." That is, he 
has had a portrait painted of him- 
self which now hangs in a place of 
honor in the Pantages office. 

Every Yuletide Pitrot takes it upon 
himself to become a Santa Claus, and 
to wander from office to office pre- 
senting the attaches with gifts of re- 
membrance. This year he presented 
Louis Pincus with the oil painting. 
It does look as though it was meant 
as a gentle reminder to Pincus that 
Pitrot is still in business. 



Corse Pay ton remains the lessee of 
the Bijou, Brooklyn, which is playing 
"pop" vaudeville, booked by the Fox 
Circuit. 



HOUDINI "CALLS" MANAGEMENT. 

London, Dec. 10. 
Houdini, the handcuff expert, caused 
excitement at the Ho!born Empire 
Thursday. Wednesday evening he re- 
ceived a letter from the Walter Gib- 
bons management stating he was not 
to appear at the matinees ThursJay 

and Saturday. Houdini replied, say- 
ing he was quite willing, but insisted 
that a notice be posted in front of the 
theatre announcing his absence. Hou- 
dini went to the Holborn Thursday af- 
ternoon. He found no notice of any 
kind around the theatre. 

Houdini went back on the stage 
and waited his chance. As a turn was 
about going on, he rushed onto the 
stage, telling the audience that 
through no fault of his own, he was 
not allowed to give a performance, 
and said they should either secure 
the return of their money or remain 
until they did see him. 

About half of the crowd remained 
seated until the next show, although 
the police was called in. The police 
probably realized that those who re- 
mained were in the right and no vio- 
lence was used. The crowd waited 
until the show started again at 6.30 
and cheered when they found out 
that Houdini would appear. 

In his speech Houdini said: 

Ladles and Gentlemen— Defore proceeding 
with my performance this evening, 1 believe 
there is an explanation due to a great many 
who are assembled here as to the cause of 
my non-appearance this afternoon. 

I wish to inform you that it is positively no 
fault of mine, because 1 was here in the build- 
ing, ready to work, but the management re- 
fused to allow me to go on. 

I will read a number of letters that I have 
here, which thoroughly explains the case, and 
1 wish to Inform you that 1 have played a 
good many weeks on this tour and never knew 
exactly where 1 was going until a few days 
ahead. 1 was billed to appear at the Holborn 
a short time ago, and without any notification 
whatsoever, I was bent to Woolwich, and the 
public received no explanation why I did not 
appear here. 

Very likely, a great many thought that I had 
broken faith with the public, and last night 1 
received a letter, dated the sixth, after the 
second performance (about 11 o'clock), which 
was thirty-three hours later than dated, notify- 
ing me that my services were not required for 
the matinee performance. 

This is the letter 1 received : 

(Letter signed by C. Foster-Mar- 
ner, to effect as above stated, then 
read by Houdini.) 

To this I was perfectly agreeable, but under 
the condition that the public should be In- 
formed of my non-appearance. 

This was my reply : 

(Letter of reply signed by Houdini 
demanding that announcement of his 
absence be posted.) 

This letter I followed up by seeing Mr. Mar- 
ner and asking him why he had not covered 
up my name. Mr. Marner's reply was, he 
could do nothing without Instructions from 
the head office. 

Xow ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to keep 
faith with the public, and informed the audi- 
ence that 1 would give the salary thnt I was 
earning at the matinee to the Poor Old Actors' 
Home If they would only allow me to appear, 
as 1 knew my reputation was at stake. 

Heing billed, and not appearing— what would 
the public think? 

Despite this, I was not allowed to appear, 
and I trust that those who are assembled here 
this evening will see my motive In allowing 
the public to know the real cause of my non- 
appearance, and that It was positively not my 
fault. 

1 will now read to you a letter which was 
sent (to the best of my belief) to every artist 
on the bill : 

(Letter signed by Walter Gibbons 
as general manager notifying acts to 
appear at matinees.) 

The other artists they threaten with legal 
proceedings, forcing them to appear; and to 
me they refuse to allow me to appear, because 
tbey wanted to save my salary, .lust think of 
It— putting my name out, the top of the bill, to 
draw In the public, and then deliberately try- 
ing to make me break faith with the public 
by not letting me ko on, for no other reason 
than that they could save my salary. 

I apologize for mentioning personal matters 
to you. and think the best thin* 1 can now do 
Is to proceed with my performame. 



VARIETY 



II 



YOUR IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BILL 
$200 IN PRI 




$100 for the best bill submitted ; $50 second prize ; $25 third prize ; 
$15 fourth and $10 fifth. 

JUDOE 



A number of votes received have 
named newspaper men. No ballot for 
a newspaper man will be counted. This 
has been stated beneath the coupon 
each week. 

Mr. Williams, of Chicago, cast the 
first vote for B. F. Keith. In for- 
warding his bill, printed this week, 
Mr. Williams added the following 
comment: "This bill consists of real 
artists. No freak show such as North 
Pole hunters and fake doctors. This 
show will stand the acid, as there is 
not a bad act on the bill. I framed 
this show up and figured on the cost 
of it. Two headliners are enough." 

B. S. Muckenfuss, booking man- 
ager of the Interstate Circuit, in en- 
closing an Ideal Bill (also printed 
this week, said: "Herewith is my 
conception of the best vaudeville bill. 
Modesty prevents my saying it is flaw- 
less as to construction and entertain- 
ing ingredients. That is for someone 
else to declare — or otherwise." 

The number of letters and bills re- 
ceived from laymen is astonishing. 
Louis Potter, of 3 40 East 21st street, 
New York, wrote with his bill this 
letter: "As a constant reader of 
Vahikt/ 1 herewith enclose what I 
consider the 'Ideal Vaudeville Bill' 
(also printed this week). I think this 
contest should be very valuable to the 
managers through their finding out 
what the public desires; to performers 
through knowing in what esteem the 
public holds them; and to agents be- 
cause they will be able to go after 
numbers that please." 

The voting for Judge in the Ideal 
Bill competition is becoming 21s inter- 
esting almost as the submission of the 
bills themselves. That an extraordi- 
nary concern is shown in the contest 
for the selection of I lie Judge is appa- 
rent by the volume of Ideal' Bills re- 
ceived, without a vote cast for Judge 
accompanying them. 

This is an indication that votes for 
Judge are being held back, though the 
competition is but two weeks old. As 
an Ideal Bill may be submitted as of- 
ten as one may desire, and a vote for 
Judge be forwarded likewise, there 
must be many, many votes that are 
withheld. 

This week is printed besides the 
total of the vote for Judge (up to 
Wednesday morning) a list of acts 
mentioned the most often on Ideal 
Bills submitted. This list will be re- 
peated every other week or so. 

The rules under which the competi- 
tion, is being held are again printed : 
(Reproduced from Varikty, Dec. 17.) 
Vahikt, will give $200 for the se- 
lections made for the best vaudeville 
programs submitted March !."». The 
person submitting the program se- 
lected as the winner, will receive $100; 
the second best, $r,0; third, $2."; 
fourth, $15; fifth. $10. If two or 
more programs are similar for either 
prize, that amount will be divided 
equally among them. 



There are no conditions to the con- 
test. It is open to all on this side 
or abroad, whether or not subscribers 
to Varikti - . The coupon appearing 
on this page will be printed weekly. 
It should be filled out and addressed 




Write in name only of act. 

Mail to Idsal Bill, VARIETY, N«w 
York. 

VOTE FOR YOUR OWN 

JUDGE 



The blank space may be filled in 
with the name of any manager or 
agent preferred. 

Any variety manager or agent In the United 
States and Canada eligible. Including resident 
managers of theatres. (Any agent, male or 
female, connected with an ageacy may be 
Toted for.) 

(No rote for a professional or newspaper 
man will be coasted.) 

to IDEAL BILL, Variktv, New York, 
or the same style followed upon any 
sheet of paper, writing upon one side 
only. 

In the spaces, write the names 
{only) of the acts you may think will 
go to make up the best vaudeville 
show. Do not use first names of ar- 
tists, limiting the name of each act 
to the single line provided. 

The following is the list of nets which 
have been the more often mentioned 
upon Ideal Hills received to Dec. 128. 
Xo acts mentioned less than IOO times 
listed: 
ANNFTTF KFLLKHMANN .... 200 

XAT WILLS 20:$ 

A LICK LLOYD 201 

PFDKHSFN IlltOS IOO 

GKKTISL'DK HOFFMANN IOO 

IIAItltY LATDHIt 181 

FOl' It MOHTONS 170 

MclNTYBF AND IIKATH 177 

.ll'Lll'S STFGFH AXD CO 175 

bfbt Williams 107 

MFSICAL Cl'TTYS 101 

FD. F. KFYXAltD 102 

BYAN AND WHITF Kio 

"SONG KKVUK" 100 

Jl'LIAN FLTINGF l.">0 

IBANK KFFNAN 150 



GKO. 11EBAX AND CO 153 

KVA TANGUAY 152 

ODIVA 151 

NOItWOHTH AND BAYFS 141 

FOLK FOHDS 140 

LILLIAN SHAW 133 

HICK AXD COHEX 124 

CHAS. AHKAKN TBOUPK 120 

VAN AND BKAUMONTS 117 

LADDIE CLIFF 110 

DAZ1K 110 

IRENE FRANKLIN 107 

CLIFF GORDON 104 

FRANK TINNEY 102 

TAYLOR, KRANZ AND WHITE 102 



VOTE FOR JUDGE 



(Votes revi-ived up to Dec 1!S, a. m. ) 

Percy G. Williams 220 

l*at Casey 201 

William Morris 157 

Jenie Jacobs 100 

Harry Lconhardt 22 

William Haiimicrstciii .... 10 

Jos. Schenck 12 

Jack Levy 10 

Marcus L< e\v 10 

Louis Wesley O 

Clias. E. Rray 8 

Goo. Castle 7 

Hairy Jordan 

Vic Williams 4 

Chas. J. K rails 4 

Sam llodgdon 3 

B. F. Keith 2 

Jule Dchnar 2 

Robert Koller 2 

Arthur Klein 2 

Harry Mundorf 2 

Harry Allen 1 

Oscar Hammerstelu | 

Clarence Drawn 1 

Jos. Hart 1 

Paul Keith I 

J. J. M unlock 1 

Mike Shea . . . . I 

A. Pantages I 

J. J. Armstrong 1 

Freclk. G. Rosebush 1 



CHALLENGER BACKS DOWN. 

It would appear as if the Musical 
Cates had won tin- saxophone cham- 
pionship without a contest. A musical 
trades paper recently carried a cnal- 
lence from C. (1. Conn, of Elkhardt, 
Ind., a manufacturer of musical in- 
struments, for a saxophone competi- 
tion. It was directed towards 1 In- 
Musical Cates, who cheerfully accept- 
ed, offered to deposit $1,000, naming 
the Prospect theatre, New York, as the 
place, and Dee. 30 as the date of the 
competition. B. .1. Cate, manager of 
the act, forwarded articles of agree- 
ment for Conn to sign. 

The same trades paper in its last 
issue, had another communication 
from tin- instrument manufacturer, 
saying a., representative would come 
cast in "the near future to arrange 
time, place and judges." 

The challenge issued having been 
without any provisos and the Cates 
having promptly taken up the deli, 
with time and date set, it lea\es no 
opinion but. that the Cates have put 
it. over on Conn. 

Fniil Ivale/t iishin has engaged wit:, 
(has K. Harris. 



FISCHER APPLIES TO STEINER. 

The foreign agents In New York 
have been chortling all week. Clifford 
Fischer, the ex-employe of the Mari- 
nelli agency abroad, has made an offer 
to Doc Steiner for the couple to be- 
come partners. Doc is to represent 
the proposed firm in New York, while 
Clifford wants to remain abroad — for 
different reasons. 

To assure Doc that there was busi- 
ness abroad, Fischer glibly wrote he 
could book for two weeks in Hanover, 
a month in Berlin, two weeks in 
Madgeburg and "perhaps in Vienna." 

Mr. Fischer also assured Doc that 
* everything would be all right" by 
stating Mr. Steiner could collect the 
commissions in this country, "split- 
ting" with him, and Doc's brother 
(Franz, of the Wintergarten, Berlin) 
could perform the same service for the 
foreign bookings. 

To ensure a quick reply, Fischer 
advised Doc to cable him as per a 
route appended. The route, sounded 
suspiciously like the one the Princess 
Kajah is travelling over on the other 
side. 

It is said that shortly after Fischer 
left the Marinelli office, Mr. Marinelli 
sent him an account of commissions 
still to be collected, and that a certain 
act he has hanging around of over 
there guaranteed the account. 

There will be no humor apparent in 
this tale unless you are a foreigner or 
a foreign agent. (N. B. — Doc didn't 
cable. ) 



OBITUARY. 

George Freeman, father of Charles 
.)., Jesse J., and Mrs. Sime Silverman, 
died Dec. 2~> at his home in Syra- 
cuse, N. Y. A widow and five other 
children survive. The deceased was 
l»;{ years of age. 



Chicago, Dec. 2 9. 
Mrs. Fli/ubeth Burdettc, aged 63 
years, mother of Martynne, known- as 
"I'hasma," after a long illness, died 
Dec i«j in this city from cancer of the 
siomach. The body was placed in a 
vault in Forest Home cemetery. Final 
interment will occur at Austin, Tex., 
next June. Mr. Martynne is the only 
surviving member of the family. 



O. F. MacNully, formerly mayor of 
Clrardvillc, Pa., and proprietor of the 
opera house at that town, died last 
Saturday. Mr. MacNally was a promi- 
nent citizen of Girardville and was 
president of the town council. He 
was an uncle of Joseph Dougherty, 
manager of the Bijou, Philadelphia. 



The mother of Dan and Sam Doty 
died Tuesday at the Sydanham Hospi- 
tal, New York. 

The mother of Miss Bell (Whitely 
and Hell) died suddenly Dec. 23, at 
her home in Brooklyn. 

WOKK FOB GOOD CHAItlTY. 

Minneapolis, Dec. 21). 
A' a matinee of the "Trocadero 
Bui les<|iiers' 'at the Cayety theatre, 
$lo;{.s»; was collected in less than 
ii!te< n miii'ites from I he audience bv 
fhe coMipanv and the money turned 
in'o the Kate Kean fund for the ten 
poorest families of this city 



VARIETY 



London, Dec. 20. 
A very important decision was han- 
ded down in the courts the latter part 
of last week regarding the Sunday 
motion picture theatres. The judge 
stated that the London County Coun- 
cil will have to show cause why these 
theatres should be allowed to open on 
the Sabbath day. This is a hard blow 
to the picture houses, as Sunday has 
proved their most profitable day. Lon- 
don on Sunday is probably the best 
place for amusements on tins order of 
any place in the world, as there is 
nothing else open in the whole town. 
The music hall managers have been 
lighting these places in regard to their 
opening on Sundays for sometime. 



It is stated that the Glasgow Pavil- 
lion will pay a fifty per cent, dividend 
this year. A man who knows the price 
of shares stated the other* day that 
while the Pavilllon profit has been 
very large he did not think that the 
shares would increase in price owing 
to the opposition that will spring up 
there in the next two or three years. 



Tom Morris of the Knickerbocker 
Theatre Building in New York is in 
London having arrived here this week. 
Mr. Morris has brought a number of 
attractions over with him to place in 
England and on the Continent. Among 
others he is ready to place the follow- 
ing "The Garden of Roses," Martell 
family of cyclists, Five Flying Boises. 
Oscar Babcock, with his open air 
"Death Trap Loop" and another spec- 
tacular open air attraction which he 
Intends placing in a summer park in 
Paris. 



Franz Steiner of the Wintergarden 
Berlin, was in town for all last week. 



It is stated that an act out of the 
play by Conan Doyle "The House of 
Temperly," will shortly be put on the 
halls for a tour around the Variety 
Controlling Company's towns. 



W. II. Gariick who was press man 
of the Hippodrome a few years ago, 
will be back at this stand after the 
first of the new year. 



Louis de lleeder, an agent and for- 
merly a musical conductor died this 
week of blood poisoning. Louis left 
the Tivoli a few years ago, where he 
led the orchestra and became a music 
hall agent. He was well known and 
everyone always called him a good fel- 
low. 



Amie Roberts a singer of neat songs 
is said to have been booked by Jesse 
L. Lasky for his review in New York. 



Lumberti who has been playing the 
Moss and Stoll Tours ever since he 
came over here switched to two oppo- 
sitions this week when he signed up 
with the Gibbons Circuit for London 
and the Barrasford and Defree Tours 
in the Provinces. Weiland fixed 

him up. 



A representative of the Variety Con- 
trolling Co. speaking of next week's 
holiday attractions stated that about 
ten acts were needed to fill in the bills 
throughout the country and stated it 
was hard job to find ten suitable acts 



LONDON NOTES 

VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE 



411 muMD. w. o. 

Mall for Americans and Europeans In Europe, 
above will be promptly forwarded. 



If addressed care VARIETY as 



that were'nt working that week. This 
is a condition very seldom seen in 
England, except through many disap- 
pointments happening together, but 
even in that case the company are 
booked. A member of the Moss Em- 
pire's staff said that their book for 
the holiday week was overcrowded. 



It is stated that Gibbons and Fred. 
Karno are so much on the outs that a 
ban has been put up against the Kar- 
no office staff at all the Gibbous Halls. 



Fred Karno'g next big act will be 
produced in February, called "The 
Gold Rush." 



G. B. Cochran of the Continental 
Roller Rink Co. is in London for a 
few days. 



The engagement of Tommy Dawe 
to Ella Retford will be officially an- 
nounced in a very short time, proba- 
bly before this appears in print. Miss 
Ella is one of our best little "singles," 
while Tommy is the main fellow at 
Fred Karno's office in Camberwell. 



The Alhambra, Glasgow, is open 
and a new policy for provincial vaude- 
ville is now being carried out by the 
Alfred Butt interests at the offices in 
Randevoll House. It is stated that the 
lower parts of the house were very en- 
thusiastic about all the show while 
the gallery took to "kidding" Yvette 
Guilbert though the rest of the show 
pleased even them. However, the 
bookings show that the management 
are not through with the high class 
vaudeville experiment along with the 
one-show-a-night idea which is also 
new in the provinces. The highest 
priced seat is only three shillings — 
seventy-five cents, and the bills put 
on just miss being as classy as those 
at the Palace for which seven and six- 
pence (almost $2) is charged, but the 
best that can be obtained in other 
houses in the Provinces is two shill- 
ings (fifty cents). The betting around 
London as to the new hall's success 
would slightly favor the management. 



Harry Lauder, according to a report 
from Glasgow, is very successful in 
Robert Arthur's pantomime there. 
This is Lauder's first appearance in 
Panto in some time, as his American 
engagements forced him to postpone 
his dates in this production for the 
past two years. 



The new production at the Hippo- 
drome, which is another version of 
the "Chantecler" idea mixed up with 
the pantomime "Babes in the Wood" 
and called "Chicks in the Wood," 
opened this week and from a spectac- 
ular point of view is a success. The 
comedy, however, is the weak spot. 
Walter Passmor is a comedian and can 
be funny, but not with the lines he is 



handed in this piece. Joe Peterman is 
rot a comedian, but in some of his 
rough-house sketches he can be funny 
but in this Joe has tackled one he will 
never be able to get away with. Pol- 
itics have a lot to do with the comedy 
in the piece, and more than two gags 
on this subject would cheapen any 
piece. However, the scenery makes 
up for most of the bad comedy, but 
not quite all. There Is a tree top 
scene where everything is seen flying 
about in the storm finish that is very 
well done. Also the finale in a Pal- 
ace interior is most gorgeous and good 
to look at. The piece taken all to- 
gether hardly promises to be a success- 
ful Christmas production. 



Kambhuj the Necromancer of the 
Himalaya was in court the other day 
in a suit brought against him by a 
girl, for awhile an assistant of his. 
The girl claimed that Rambhuj used 
her in a water illusion and one night 
the trap refused to week. She got her 
feet wet from which she contracted a 
cold and couldn't appear the next 
night, whereupon the illusionist gave 
her two weeks' notice, but only paid 
her one weeks' salary. The court or- 
dered that she be paid the other 
week's salary which amounted to 
something like $12. Rambhuj had to 
pay the costs as well. 



B. Obermeyer returned this week 
from a trip through Germany. Mr. 
Obermeyer booked Nord for a conti- 
nental tour while over there. 

Claire Ptomaine will be the princi- 
pal boy in a pantomime at the Cam- 
den, Camdentown, a suburb of Lon- 
don. 



Percy Bogis will produce a very 
large act soon. Lighting effects and 
the use of an aeroplane will be used 
In the act. 



Barbara Gott, an actress is this 
week putting a sketch over at the Pal- 
ace Camberwell that figures strongly 
in the weird kind. The story is of a 
miser who lives by the sea with his 
daughter-in-law (Miss Gott) and gets 
his money by getting lost travellers 
into his hut, killing them and after- 
wards robbing them. The climax 
comes when he kills his son he does 
not recognize. The girl recognizes the 
man as her husband and becomes 
crazed, killing the old miser. Miss 
Gott acts in rare good style and, of 
course, the act goes big in the subur- 
ban hall. The sketch is named "The 
Candle." 



Sam Stern has booked up 20 weeks 
a year for the next four years with 
the Syndicate and the Gibbons Tour. 



■kit called "Preparing the Panto- 
mime," which is no more or less a 
travesty on a country pantomime re- 
hearsal. For at least fifteen minutes 
there is one big laugh caused by the 
real good fun put over by a couple of 
comedians and the director's hopeless 
task of putting the plot of the panto in 
good shape. After this, however, a 
scene in one and a grand finale let the 
1 itce down to nothing very startling. 
Fred. Rigby as the Silly Super does 
some funny falls and Phil Lyster also 
gor. the laughs as the "Aristocratic 
Chorister." If the act could be fin- 
ished in the first scene there would be 
no doubt about its success in the halls 
over here. 



Harry M. Vernon is going to start 
something pretty soon about the 
sketch "The Three Thieves," being 
produced in America. Vernon says 
that he wrote the sketch about seven 
years ago, and it was produced here 
about six years ago. The act played 
for about four years around here and 
at present, according to Mr. Vernon, 
the English rights are owned by Os- 
wald Stoll. Mr. Vernon further states 
that he has the American copyright 
of the piece. Mr. Vernon produced 
criticisms from 1908. 



ur 



'The March Hares" are now appear- 
ing at the Alhambra, London and the 
act is in corking good shape. 



The Empire, Leicester Square, which 
introduced the comic singer in their 
bill about a year ago will have Ella 
Uetford on its program next week, 
this probably being a new venture for 
the hall as no serio has appeared there 
in quite some time. 



Though not printed in any of the 
dailies in London there is a story 
around that the Coronation of King 
George will be postponed from June 
until September. If this be true it 
will extend the American and Conti- 
nental season way into the fall which 
shouldn't be bad for the music hall 
business in London. 



Lafayette at the Coliseum and Hor- 
ace Goldin at the Hippodrome this 
week make quite a gathering of con- 
juring paper around the West End of 
London. 



Tom Clare at the Oxford is getting 
a scream for going back further than 
any of them so far. He is using the 
telephone gag about the wind blow- 
ing the shutter away in the Hebrew 
dialect and all. 



The Leo Fritz agency and Arthur 
Hemple were refused licenses at the 
hearing of the London County Coun- 
cil on Friday of last week. The Zos- 
senheim Agency will have to appear 
next month before the council to show 
cause why a license should be granted 
to them. 



At the Holborn this week Arthur 
Rigby and Edward Marrls put on a 



IXdan and Lenharr who had a bit of 
hard luck at the Palace a few weeks 
ago, appeared at the Bedford this 
week in a "burglar" sketch somewhat 
similar to the one that they put on 
at the Palace. The sketch was a laugh 
from start to finish and there seems to 
be no doubt that with the proper cut- 



VARIETY 



II 



ting down and a few week's experi- 
ence on the English halls the team will 
have little trouble. 



Jean Marvin and Thomas Ryde at 
the Bedford put on a sketch which 
they call "In the Colorado Mountains." 
The sketch is no more or less than 
the scene from "The Girl from the 
Golden West," where the girl gambles 
with the sheriff for her lover's life. 
The piece while not staged with any 
great care is excellently acted and is 
a sure winner. However, it has beein 
said that the original play is going to 
be produced here. 



Kstelle Ward and Frank Work 

(Work and Ower) were married in 
Denver, Dec. 9. Miss Ward was a 
member of the Neopolitans. 

A re|xirt from the Continent sayB 
that Amcta, the fire dancer, has re- 
tired from the stage. 

Bert Shepherd, the whip manipu- 
lator, appeared at the Alhambra Mon- 
day evening for a trial show and he 
got away nicely, though the act seems 
a bit in need of rehearsing. 



Tom Pacey has booked Velanche's 
dogs and Reichen's dogs for the Rlck- 
ards time in Australia. 



Lily Langtry has been booked for 
a return tour on the Moss time by the 
Wieland agency. 



Continental methods against Ameri- 
can methods are demonstrated in the 
latest story from the Continent. An 
American agent while traveling 
around the Continent stopped at a 
city in Germany and called on an 
American act that was booked at the 
hall in that town for the first fifteen 
days in that month. The agent also 
called on the director of the house 
where the act was playing. The di- 
rector confided to him he was short 
of an attraction for the last part of 
the month and could he (the Ameri- 
can agent) get the Americans, who 
were making a big hit, to take half 
salary for the remainder of the month 
as it was a bad time of the year, etc., 
etc. Of course the act refused and 
the manager said he must have them 
but didn't want to pay the money. 
The American agent sent the act a 
wire stating he could offer them their 
full salary for the last fifteen days 
of the month. He sent the wire at 
a time when he knew just when it 
would be delivered and he had the 
director back on the stage when the 
act received the message. The act 
handed the letter to the agent, and 
he in turn handed it to the manager, 
who immediately booked the act at 
the full salary. 

"The Horse Thief," a playlet by 
Marry M. Vernon, appeared at the 
London Hippodrome last week. The 
piece is a big one and deals with an 
Englishman who came to the west 
to seek his fortune. Herbert Sleath 
is the principal actor. He is not 
near the hero the other fellow is a 
villain. The sketch was very well 
put on and pleased. 



last week at the Empire, London, their 
first English showing. The tumb- 
lers had a very hard position, going 
on at about 8.30 Tuesday evening, six 
people were seated in the orchestra 
when the boys appeared. For an es- 
tablished act the Empire is a great 
place to play, but when a turn has to 
really show why it was booked, the 
Empire is not the best place at that 
hour, nor for manager and agents to 
judge an act. However the act should 
have little trouble in securing time. 
There is not another act Just like it 
over here. 



Horace Goldin, at the Hippodrome, 
showed a new illusion last week. He 
seats his* female assistant at a piano 
(not a real one), covers her with a 
large cloth, fires a gun, and all dis- 
appear. The magician is at the Hip- 
podrome for seven weeks. 



Wee Georgie Wood started an en- 
gagement at the Pavilion as the chief 
attraction last week. 



Arthur Prince after being off the 
boards for sometime is now at the 
Palace, London. 



uf 



'The Surf Bathers" put on as an 
act last week at the Palace is done 
by the Palace Girls and scenic effects. 
The same bathing girl idea is used 
with the help of the bioscope waves, 
which the girls swim through. The 
young women are dressed very well in 
pretty bathing suits and the effect is 
as good as ever, but this is all the 
act has. It is not enough, the turn 
running about seven minutes. 



Veronica and Hurl Falls opened 



"Widow's Weeds," a farce by 
George Arliss, is at the Empire. The 
sketch while drawn out too long has 
an amusing story. Two husbands 
leave town telling their wives that 
they have been advised by their phy- 
sicians to take a sea trip. They are 
going to America and back all in three 
weeks. When the curtain rises the 
two wives are seen dresse.1 in mourn- 
ing costumes, as they read that the 
ship their husbands was to have sailed 
on was lost with all on board. The 
husbands, who in reality took a shoot- 
ing trip to Scotland, return in the 
midst of all the mourning. There is 
the usual explaining which causes the 
laughs. Marjorie Dore, Unity Moore, 
Millie Legarde. Fred Eastman and 
Clarence Blakiston, all do well. 
("Widow's Weeds" is the same sketch 
written by Mr. Arliss for Chas. II. 
Evans and Co.. first presented in New 
York four years ago. under the title 
ot "It's rp to You, William." It was 
adapted from the three-act farce Mr. 
Evans played, named "There and 
Back." ) 

At. the present time there is an epi- 
demic ot* the "straight" "single" wo- 
man singing acts in the West End of 
London. Every house has one soprano 
on its bil'. olg.i Tcharna is at tii<" 
Empire, with a warble; Fifine I)e L'i 
Cote, a reputed "child wonder" is at 
the Palace. At the Hippodrome Osea 
Marah storms the place twice daily 
with Tolstoy's "<!ood-bye." 

For Christmas time the Hippodrome 
has "Chicks in the Wood," a "Chante- 



cler" idea, the Coliseum, the Great 
Lafayette, the Paladium will have 
Martin Harvey, and the Palace will re- 
tain Anna Held over the holidays. 



The new hall in Glasgow proposed 
by Alfred Moul is advertising shares 
tor sale, and announcing the policy in 
the same space. The hall will be 
called the Savoy and run two a-night, 
the policy of all provincial halls. The 
Savoy is located near the Pavilion, 
the premier house of Glasgow. This 
new hall is the third new one proposed. 
The Alhambra (Alfred Butt's enter- 
prise) opens in a week's time. Sam 
Lloyd is already booking for his hall, 
announced to open next summer. 



At a Coliseum matinee the other 
day it was noticed that several wo- 
men in the downstairs section were 
smoking cigarettes. Nothing very slow 
about London- — in some ways. 



The Era last week in its New York 
column announced the downfall of 
an American circuit, stating the libel 
law prevented mentioning of name. 
The paper rteed not have worried over 
the libel law if the statement was 
based on fact. 



. Dolan and Lenharr will have an- 
other try at the halls in one of their 
sketches, it is said. Mannie Warner is 
the business man for them. 

The Paladium announces its open- 
ing bill as follows: Martin Harvey, 
Decima Moore, Edith Walker, George 
Gilbey, "The March Hares," Ella 
Shields, Ella Retford, Dankmar- 
Schiller Troupe, Whit CunlifT, Topsey 
Sinden, Three Keltons, Two Brilliants, 
Stacey and Williams, Harry Ford. The 
Keltons and Miss Shields are the 
American acts, although Topsey Sinden 
is billed as an American. 



Bert Howell of the William Morris 
office is on a booking tour through 
France and Germany. 



William Morris has been offered 
the production of "Richard III." play- 
ed at the Coliseum by Seymour Hicks. 
Hubert Carter who appeared in it 
there will take the leading part if the 
American engagement eventuates. 



Stepp, Mehlingcr and King have 
been booked over here by the Wieland 
Agency to open sometime in June. 



Johannes Josefsson is a wrestler 
from Iceland, doing an act on the .Tiu 
.litsu style at the Alhambra, London. 
The Icelander challenges anyone in the 
audWnce to attack him, not even bar- 
ring anyone who would like to use a 
k-.ife. 



A moving picture film was billed as 
the chief attraction at the Empire last 
week. The picture is of a fox-hunt, 
and is very exciting when the fox is 
in a hurry with the hounds after him. 



The first of the new year is likely 
to bring many surprises in vaudeville 
over here. At. present all that may 
be heard has already been told long 
ago. Moss and Stoll split up, and that 
once famous circuit of something like 
forty halls will be divided into two 



parts. While there has been nothing 
said about the future of either new 
circuit outside of naming the staff of 
each and other details of that kind 
there seems to be an Idea around now 
among the wise ones that Stoll has his 
eye on halls in the country which he 
will try and link together, forming a 
circuit that will book in conjunction 
with his own which will be booked 
from his new offices in the Coliseum 
building. Stoll will only have really 
eight halls when the new season starts, 
but he can keep big turns on at the 
Coliseum for anywhere from two to 
eight weeks. He will also be able 
to repeat acts at the Middlesex when 
It is rebuilt. . The Moss strength lies 
in the Provinces with the London Hip- 
podrome for a flag-ship to the halls in 
the country. 



Ada Reeves who has been ap- 
proached many times with offers for 
America and almost closed for the Or- 
pheum Circuit, is said to have been 
signed for the Morris circuit. 



Harry Lauder has booked passage 
early next September for the States. 



Mr*. Jules Jordan this week receiv- 
ed the diamonds taken from her by the 
Cm i ted States Customs officers when 
she landed in New York last summer. 
About $1,500 was the cost of lawyers 
and fines. 



Jimmy Sales that good looking mu- 
sical directing fellow from the Hol- 
born Empire will take up his duties 
as chief of the Paladium orchestra 
when that hall opens Dec. 26. Jimmie 
has been with the Holborn for years, 
and is generally the hit of the bill 
there. He has had many offers to 
go to America, but up to now has 
turned them all down. 



Itainhhuj, a magician from Hima- 
laya, has been booked by William 
Morris to open in the States in April. 



Evie Green will be the attraction 
at the Alhambra, Glasgow, the second 
week of the hall's existence. Alfred 
Butt, managing director of the new 
hall, and Paul Murray, the broking 
manager, left for Glasgow last Thurs- 
day to attend the opening this Mon- 
day. 

George AM has been reported a big 
success at the Grand. Glasgow, where 
he Is appearing as the cat in the pan- 
tomime of "Dick WhittingtoFi." The 
panto has been pronounced a success. 
The Grand is a Moss Empire house. 
Fred Karnd produced the pantomime. 

Hippodrome. Hull. Eng., I)ec. Hi 
Editor Varikt, : 

Knowing the fairness of your paper 
I would like you to publish that in 
your London review of t ho Holborn, 
Empire. Nov. IT., you mention every- 
body else and 1 1 i • n add "and the Sis- 
ters A'hert open the show," as if we 
were lucky to be there at all. 

May I add we did open the show 
Monday ni^ht. but for the rest of the 
week including matinees we were a - 
tered tn .»iai\ 7."»."i and 10.4.",. 

A''/>». ami Jraiii'ttr Mhrrt 



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VARIETY 



NEARLY ALL CHARGES DISMISSED 

iContlniH'd from page 3.) 

Maurice (Soodman nnd Philip M Stern, for re- 
spondent. 
BY MR. GOODMAN: 

A little over a week ago, Mr. Commissioner, 
I received on behalf of respondent what pur- 
ported to be a bill of particulars or specifica- 
tions of the amended complaint which the 
respondent demanded, and which you directed 
the complainant to serve. 

Now that the bill of particulars, so called, 
fallB far short of being a bill of particulars, 
or setting forth any facts or specifications as 
a basis for the conclusions made in the com- 
plaint, and I now move on behalf of re- 
spondent to dismiss each and every charge 
contained in the amended complaint except 
those contained In paragraphs B and 7, as to 
which facta have been furnished, upon the 
ground that as to all of the charges excepting 
those contained in paragraphs 6 and 7, they 
have failed to furnish the particulars de- 
manded or any facts or particulars whatso- 
ever. 

This proceeding was begun about the middle 
of November by a complaint' which contained 
nothing but conclusions of law and general 
charges of misconduct and dishonesty which 
we all know to be the easiest charges In the 
world to make. The complainant* filed an 
amended complaint, which was no better than 
the first complaint filed, and which they with- 
drew on December 8 and filed the present 
amended complaint. We were this given to 
believe that upon perusal of the amended 
complaint we would find all the particulars 
that the respondent desired. That complaint, 
if anything, was worse than any of its prede- 
cessors. It contained no facts, alleging only 
generally that the respondent was guilty of 
fraud, misconduct, boycotting, maintaining a 
blacklist, and charging general violations of 
the law. The respondent demanded a bill of 
particulars on December 8 when the present 
amended complaint was filed, and that motion 
was granted. They not only had one week, 
but had an additional week to compile the 
specifications, and the respondent has had one 
week In which to examine these charges. 
Sufficient notice has been given to the com- 
plainants, so that they cannot claim to be 
surprised by the action taken at this hear- 
ing. 

I respectfully submit that the complaints, 
each and everyone of them, should have been 
dismissed ; that it was merely a courtesy ex- 
tended to the complainants In permitting their 
complaints to stand upon the record and to 
be permitted to file a bill of particulars to 
substantiate their general charges, which bill 
of particulars is three times as long as any 
complaint and contains the most useless lot 
of verbiage I have ever read. 

This complaint Is made by George E. Del- 
more and others under the name of the White 
Rats of America, and although nothing ap- 
pears in any complaint showing how these 
parties or the White Rats of America are ag- 
grieved, the demand for the bill of particulars 
asking for facts stating how, directly or in- 
directly, the persons named were aggrieved, 
was not complied with. 

If you will examine the bill of particulars 
you will find that the complainants say that 
it is inconvenient to give the names of the 
White Rats of America who are aggrieved or 
injured by the, alleged misconduct. The com- 
plainant is putting this great department of 
the City of New York, the Commissioner, and 
the respondent to a great deal of inconven- 
ience in this matter. They also say In their 
bill of particulars that the White Rats of 
America is a secret organization, and for that 
reason it would not be quite the thing to 
require a secret organization to give any of 
its pecrets. If these charges are secrets why 
was this proceeding begun? This statement 
is ridiculous on its face. There is not the 
single mention of the name of a White Rat 
who claims to be aggrieved. We have George 
R. Delmore, who is an actor, a vaudeville per- 
former. Does be say he has been damaged 
or allege any, with the exception of what is 
contained In paragraphs G and 7? 

Paragraph 6 sets forth that with reference 
to the Palace Theatre of Fall River, Mass., 
respondent failed to keep statements on file, 
and also with reference to the Prospect thea- 
tre, I do not know which one he means — 
there are several of them. 

The seventh paragraph mentions the names 
and addresses of half a dozen or more acts 
which have been Induced to leave their em- 
ployment. 

The other complainant Is William Coleman, 
a man for whom I procured a warrant for 
arrest for criminal assault about two years 
afro, and who makes no claim in this com- 
plaint that he has been damaged or knows 
anyone who has been damaged. 

Another complainant Is Timothy Cronln, an 
actor, who has not worked or been booked 
through thp United Booking Offices in years, 
and who has been working as a legislative 
accelerator for the White Rats of America, 
whose reason for being a complainant in this 
proceeding Is quite apparent. 

Another complainant is Eugene Benton 
Bonner, who no one has ever heard of. 

The White Rats of America has not set 
forth one party who is aggrieved, and they 
make mention of about 2.000 other actors. 

Among them appears the name of Henry 
Lee. a mm who has been dead for a great 
number of months; Ezra Kendall, another ac- 
tor who has been dead for a great number 
of mouth'* They both allege In the complaint 
to have been blacklisted by the respondent 
because they would not stoop to do the dis- 
honest things the United Booking Office* of 
Anicriea asked them to do. 

Anotlxr Is George Fuller Golden, the founder 
of the Whit" Rats of America, who could not 
now work if h<' had work given him. Then 
comes the most surprising of all. which Is .i 
li-»t of two dozen performances or acts which 
are now playing on the United time and whose 
contracts an mentioned In the exhibit referred 
to on file in the office. But they are not all 
that have been aggrieved Some others who 



have been blacklisted and aggrieved are Messrs. 
Black and Jones; Messrs Evans and Evans, 
and a couple of dozen others who never 
lived and who never saw the light of day, and 
who were created In the minds of the com- 
plainants. We asked for particulars. Do you 
wonder they cannot give us any? Behind It 
all, of course, Is Mountford. He verified the 
original complaint, and from his actions the 
purposes of this entire proceeding is quite ap- 
parent. Even before the original was filed In 
this office Mountford printed It In his Player, 
and at the same time write a scurrilous article 
accusing everyone in the United of being a 
thief; he has accused the License Commissioner 
of being a crook, and has had a falling out 
with everyone who crossed his path. Are you 
going to allow the City of New York and your 
office to be prostituted to satisfy the purposes 
of Harry Mountford? He has failed as an ac- 
tor, failed as the promoter of an Independent 
booking office, failed in his legislation, and 
now he begins this proceeding without a fact 
to sustain him for the purpose of diverting 
attention from his own failures, and we are 
put to the expense and humiliation if you 
please, because of the Player being distributed 
among the actors and we are constantly under 
the suspicion of being a crook and a thief. 

If there is any doubt about my statements 
your honor does not have to depend upon my 
word; take the charges In the bill of particu- 
lars. 

Folio 11. The name or names of the person 
or persons for whom respondent booked acts, 
as to whose theatre or financial responsibility 
the respondent has failed to file and to keep 
on file in its agency, written statements re- 
quired by Section 180 of said law, are the 
managers specified In the contracts on file In 
respondent's own office and as shown and re- 
flected In the books of record of contracts on 
file In this bureau. 

You know this to be a piece of perjury. 
You know and your inspector knows that we 
have over 100 financial statements on file In 
our office and they have been there long 
before Mountford or any one else thought of 
this proceeding. The Commissioner knows we 
have striven to live up to this law and we 
have done everything to bring about its en- 
forcement. 

Here is a list if yo\i wish to go through It 
of financial statements on file in our office, 
and yet they make the statement that there 
is not a single one on file and this under oath 
of Delmore, Coleman and others. 

Then another charge Is that we have not 
submitted for approval contracts containing 
the terms and provisions required by law. If 
we did not submit them, why did the Com- 
missioner approve them. If we violated the 
law, why did the Commissioner wink at It? 

There Is little more to say on the subject 
excepting to read one set of particulars con- 
cerning which we are asked to defend our- 
selves. Here are the particulars that are 
furnished In this proceeding: 

Complainants charge upon Information and 
belief that the constituent elements of the re- 
spondent United Booking Office Agency and 
the United Booking Office Agency after its 
Incorporation and formation, and particularly 
since that law went Into effect, In furtherance 
and pursuance of the motives, policies and 
Influences that have animated and dominated 
this organization, have been and are dlrectlf 
and Indirectly, secretly and openly, continu- 
ously and constantly, seducing, inducing, co- 
ercing, threatening and intimidating mana- 
gers and acts to the end that the respondent 
may become the sole booking agency In the 
United States of America and Canada, to the 
following intent and purpose. 

First: To harass, annoy, mistreat, hamper 
and injure competitive agencies In such a 
way that such competitive agencies may be 
destroyed or forced to do business with and 
through respondent's agency, upon such terms 
as It might dictate. 

Second: To blacklist, boycott, Intimidate, 
threaten, mistreat, annoy and worry acts in 
such a way as to force or compel such acts 
to secure their employment solely through 
respondent's agency so as to destroy all com- 
petitive agency business. 

Third: To Inveigle, seduce, secure. Invite 
and lure acts away from Independent and 
competitive agencies by holding out false 
promises and Inducements that respondent does 
not intend to keep, for the purpose of break- 
ing up competition and destroying competitive 
Interests. 

Fourth: To buy off and to purchase Intend- 
ing and competitive competing Interests by 
entering Into contracts wherein and whereby 
houses and prospective agencies might be kept 
out of the vaudeville business or obliged to 
do business through their offices upon condi- 
tions to be dictated by said respondent. 

Mr. Commissioner, it seems as though they 
picked up a dictionary and picked out every 
possible verb and adjective and stuck It into 
this bill of particulars. I do not want to 
come here again Mr. Commissioner and an- 
swer another bill of particulars of any similar 
Import. The complaint Is nine pages long, 
and the bill of particulars is 30 pages long. 
There must be a stop to this sort of a pro- 
ceeding, and I think this Is the time to 
stop It. 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

I am frank to confess that I did not an- 
ticipate being called upon to answer what 
might be termed to be an argument In sup- 
port of the motion the counsel for the United 
Booking Office has made. I do not know what 
his purpose has been in making the argument 
or statement he has made. If he entertains 
the idea that you. Mr. Commissioner, might 
be frightened or cajoled or coerced Into dis- 
missing these complaints on the character of 
the statements the counsel has made, I feel 
sure he mlsintends and misconceives the char- 
acter of the man who occupies this office. 

It is true that these charges have been on 
file here for several weeks. Some of the things 
which coun-el has stated, not upon oath, but 
upon his statement which I neither gainsay 
or deny (that Is. many of them, I am not pre- 
pared to discuss them) is a statement that does 
not appeal to me as being made In the proper 
snlrlt of counsel called upon to represent 
this respondent upon these charges, 



I think the bast way to answer the motion 
made and the argument made Is to consider 
the charges that have been mads and to take 
the bill of particulars up In a reasonably fair 
way and see whether or not we have made 
an honest effort to comply. I would say that 
in my humble judgment this bill of particu- 
lars compiles with his demand In every re- 
spect In so far as he has the right to demand 
the bill of particulars. 

Now, so that we may get our bearings In a 
calm, Judicial and orderly way, let us first 
consider what are the rights of this respond- 
ent, the United Booking Office, In respect to 
the demand for a bill of particulars. It is a 
matter within the knowledge of every school 
boy just entering a law school that the first 
thing he Is taught Is that a respondent has no 
right to demand or exact a bill of particulars 
seeking Information or in respect to or con- 
cerning any matter of fact known to the de- 
fendant or respondent or within Its own bosom. 
They have no right to ask the complainants 
to give them the evidence by which the com- 
plaint is said to be maintained or proved. 

I am going to say one or two things In re- 
gard to what Mr. Goodman has said, and I 
am going to say this with all due respect 
to counsel. If you demand that we nams a 
specific actor and give his address, by which 
we seek to prove the facts and circumstances 
upon which we expect really to establish this 
complaint, we will never prove It, because 
they will run him out of town. I am stating 
this upon information and belief, and if neces- 
sary, I will make an affidavit and bring the 
proof. 

A certain White Rat upon the floor of the 
organization within the past few weeks gave 
a detailed statement of what he would testify 
to at this trial, and said hs would be willing 
to testify. Within 48 hours the man was given 
work by the United Booking Offices and he Is 
out of town. This we can furnish In the 
shape of an affidavit and I think my Infor- 
mation Is absolutely correct 

Mr. Commissioner, you have had enough ex- 
perience in the affairs of life to know something 
about life. The whole theory of this United 
Booking Office Is to control absolutely the 
vaudeville situation and the booking of acts 
and to wipe out anybody who opposed them. 
Their theory Is that they have the same 
rights as the pirates of old had on the high 
seas and take anything that crosses their 
path. I think you have personal information 
of the difficulty against getting affidavits 
against the United Booking Offices, because 
the actors and acts are in fear of not being 
able to get their bread and butter, Just the 
same as labor organizations In this town, 
where a question of bread and meat confronts 
the family the man will lay down. If we are 
called upon to give the names to this respond- 
ent as they would have us do we will not 
be able to prove It because the screws will 
be put to those people; they will be out of 
our grasp. 
BY MR. GOODMAN: 

Don't you expect to prove your case? 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

Yes, but I do not propose to give these 
people to you so they can be run out of town. 
There is no rule which says that I must give 
you the names of witnesses by which I expect 
to prove my case. 
BY MR. GOODMAN: 

You are only taking up that list— 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

No. I am not. I am not much of a lawyer, 
nor do I lay any great stress upon my ability, 
and I am going to submit this to you in a 
plain way. When I lay down a proposition to 
you, I think you will agree that there Is some 
law back of it 

As to the first demand they say they want 
to* know by what authority the White Rats 
filed this complaint. It was authorized by 
virtue of a re«olution on the Board of Direc- 
tors of the White Rats of America at a meet- 
ing held on October 11, 1010, and as set forth 
In the bill of particulars. They have no right 
to demand a bill of particulars or any of 
that Information, no more than a defendant 
in a suit In the Supreme Court that was 
brought on behalf of a corporation would have 
the right to go to the court and ask for the 
bill of particulars. It might or might not be- 
come an issue at the trial If that Issue ever 
arose. We will say that the United Booking 
Offices through Mr. Goodman has brought 
a suit In the Supreme Court against John 
Jones, William Smith, and others, would It 
be possible for these defendants to go into 
the court and say they represent the cor- 
poration and want to know by what authority 
suit was brought, what was said, what was 
done, what right have you to go to court and 
ask It? However, simply for the purpose and 
for no other purpose but to show we are act- 
ing in good faith, this proceeding was duly 
authorized by a resolution In proper form, and 
of which due and proper proof will be made 
at the proper time and place. I want to show 
before I leave this proposition that there Is a 
reason for their wanting the names of the 
people who were there, and when we charge 
them In this complaint with blacklisting, boy- 
cotting and conspiracy It is no idle boast. This 
respondent is not the first corporation or or- 
ganization that has conceived in Its heart that 
It has the right to browbeat and fight human 
beings and been called to account. Unless the 
men who were pirates years ago had a right 
to take and destroy every one who crossed 
their path, they have no right to 
do what they are doing to-day. If they 
can drive us from your honor's ruling to give 
them the names of the men their wives might 
go hungry and their babies starve, and you 
will never let them carry bread and meat Into 
tbelr homes. 

So much for that. Now I want to say to 
you that we have taken this demand up and 
we have attempted In good faith to give 
whatever Information and facts they are legit- 
imately entitled to have. You have on file 
In your department five books, as I under- 
stand It. In which are recorded the various 
contracts submitted to you since this law went 
into effect, by various agents including the 
respondent. 

We allege among other things, upon Infor- 
mation and belief, and If necessary we could 



sot forth soma grounds of Information and 
belief. (I don't think it necessary) we allege 
that In respect to each and every one of these 
contracts filed by the United Booking Offices 
In this office they have been exacting a 
greater fee or commission than the law permits 
them to take. What further particulars could 
we set forth In the bill of particulars than to 
set forth that In each and every one of these 
contracts thsy have collected unlawful and Il- 
legal fee? 

Now, If necessary, we could do this: We 
could ask your honor to give us these books 

and we could take up the name of each act 

BY MR. GOODMAN: 

And the amount of commission we received 
In each case? 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

Unless you refused to allow them to testify, 
then we will put the men on the stand and 
show just exactly what they took, how they 
took It, why and where they took It. Unless 
counsel will stand here before your honor and 
allow them not to testify, whether he does or 
does not they are men who are familiar with 
these facts who will not be able to hide 
themselves behind the shield of Incriminating 
themselves. In respect to each and every one 
of these contracts we expect to show that they 
have violated the law. We allege that It has 
been their usage and custom to charge more 
than 5% and to do it In a way not Justified by 
law; It Is a question of proof. They cannot 
say that unless you come before the Com- 
missioner and name each and every contract 
and how much above the 5% we asked that the 
case will be thrown out of court. The con- 
tracts are matters of public record here In this 
office. It is your honor's sworn duty to pro- 
tect the public against this kind of thing. You 
can bring the men here and interrogate them 
yourself. I have been told that the counsel 
himself said they were Justified in taking over 
5%. I have some printed copies of that state- 
ment which you seem to have copyrighted. 
BY MR. GOODMAN: 

Do you know that the Commissioner's In- 
spector has made a searching examination of 
our hooks, and we showed him books that the 
law does not even require us to show him? 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

We will show that they have continuously 
taken more than 5%. and will show that they 
have taken it in violation of the law. We will 
also show that their license should be taken 
away from them. 

We have made our specifications as full and 
as complete as we known how. Unless you 
think it would serve some purpose to 
take the books, I do not think you 
want to. You will find that we have 
alleged that It Is our information and be- 
lief that they have violated the law. As to 
who got the money, we want to name the men 
Albee, Reid. Casey, and the different men that 
constitute the different parts of their organiza- 
tion. I want you to see that we have done 
everything a human being can do. I have 
some respect for my position at the bar and I 
hope that my conduct has been such that I 
have some reputation for consistency and fair- 
ness to the courts. I have tried In preparing 
this bill of particulars to give due respect to 
the rights of this respondent, the complainants, 
and to the rights of the public who are inter- 
ested In this situation, and to give them such 
particulars as they are legitimately entitled to 
have, and any particulars that will enable 
them to squelch any attempt to destroy the 
facts In this case or to abort this proceeding. 

I want to take up in connection with the 5% 
the question of blacklist. I want to be fair 
and square, and I tell you I would rather 
break rock In the streets than practice law 
and earn a livelihood by deceiving any court 
or tribunal. 

I have read in the past few months I think 
every decision that has been rendered by the 
Court of Appeals and Intermediate courts upon 
the questions of conspiracy, and upon the ques- 
tions Involved In this Inquiry. The man in 
this State that says the law Is clear or free 
from ambiguity Is saying a great deal. The 
very last decision rendered by Mr. Justice Goff 
Is a very strong opinion In Its way. 
A What bearing has this? In this law there Is 
this provision: If an agency In the conduct of 
Its business Is guilty of Immoral, unlawful 
or Illegal conduct, It Is cause for the Mayor, 
or the Commissioner of Licenses as the case 
may be, to take away their license. I am 
going to show you the relevancy and bearing 
of this proposition. There never was an op- 
portunity given to any man on the face of the 
earth to discharge a responsibility to the com- 
munity, to open up what In my mind Is one of 
the most tyrannical species of tyranny ever 
given In a civilized community. 

Some of the men on the blacklist I am in- 
formed are dead ; I believe SDme are doomed 
with the machinations which are in some 
measure responsible for death. The black- 
list Is Issued by them from week to week and 
It shows that they exact commissions from 
actors and actresses and girls of 6, (\%, 20 and 
25 per cent, and their names are printed upon 
this sheet and circulated among the offices 
and institutions with which they are con- 
nected. We charge that when they exact this 
commission in excess of fl per cent, they do 
so in violation of the law. It is published 
In the Variety for the time being. 
BY THE COMMISSIONER: 

I am not guided by any publication, be it 
the Variety or any other. 
BY MR. MALEVINSKY: 

It Is a question of proof. Let me analyze 
this for you. Mr. Commissioner. The ques- 
tion as to whether or not this law was con- 
stitutional, and whether or not It was a 
proper piece of legislation when signed by 
the Governor, they had obtained the services 
of Taft— the law was put upon the books to 
what end and purpose? Why did the Gov- 
ernor sign that act and say that they could 
not exact more than 5 per cent? If they 
proposed to do business under the laws of 
this State they had to abide by this law. The 
State of New York has a right to say to the 
United Booking Offices, "Obey the laws of 
this State." They are chartered in the State 
of Maine. 

Let us see whether or not we are pursuing 
something with a malicious spirit. Let us 



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see If we are going after this thing at al- 
ways In a fair way. If the Legislature of the 
State of New York has enacted, and. the Gov- 
ernor has signed a bill, which says that th<> 
fee charged shall not exceed 5 per cent, and 
If Mr. Goodman, their counsel, (no partner) 
In which certain classes of agents have sur- 
rendered their licenses— 
BY MR. GOODMAN: 

Do you wish to visit my sins upon my prin- 
cipal? 
BY MR. MALBVINSKY: 

No, but I will visit their sins upon them- 
selves. If you had your way the whole thing 
would be thrown out. 

I want to analyze this complaint. If the 
State says we cannot take more than 5 per 
cent, and if we charge them with taking more 
than 5 per cent., we will show Mr. Albee or 
another collection agency charged In the bill 
of particulars. We will show that this whole 
organization Is gotten together for the end 
of defeating this law. In connection with the 
blacklist we can show that they circulate 
this blacklist, and any one incurring their 
displeasure in respect to the 5 per cent, is 
blacklisted and is unable to secure employ- 
ment. What answer could be made to that? 
What further particulars could we give them? 
Bach week they circulate a list. You cannot 
get pine board out of an oak tree. They can- 
not ask us to do something which we say is 
being done for them unless they hedge them- 
selves behind the propostion that they are giv- 
ing incriminating evidence. They circulate from 
week to week a blacklist by which they boy- 
cott any act or acts which do not comply with 
their demands, all of which is part and parcel 
of their business. This is a statement of fact; 
we expect to prove it. 

Of course it stands to reason that upon this 
hearing that I understand the rule to be in 
the Supreme Court and in all other courts I 
have ever been before that when you come to . 
introduce evidence sometimes the defendant 
will object to the evidence upon the ground 
that it is not within the issues or is not 
within the meaning and walls of the bill of 
particulars. I understand that the rule may 
be availed of by them and they may be able 
to say that It is not within the complaint or 
bill of particulars, but we have given them 
all of the particulars as far as it is within 
our power, which is all we can do and is all 
they are entitled to. 

Now just one word and I am through. Coun- 
sel has referred to it and therefore I refer 
to it. Certain things have been done at dif- 
ferent times that counsel does not commend in 
respect to certain persons connected with the 
litigation. It Is a matter that did not find 
any lodgment in the mind of counsel or the 
court. Certain persons might conceive that 
their duty calls them to do certain things that 
are extremely disagreeable to other persons. 
Mr. Mountford Is wholly Irrelevant to this in- 
quiry, and has nothing to do with this case, 
and I know that whatever feeling you might 
have will not be considered in this case by 
you. In the course of this proceeding I might 
do something that might be very offensive, but 
even if I did It would not be any cause for a 
motion to dismiss. I have submitted this bill 
of particulars In good faith, and have given 
all the Infarmatlon they are entitled to. 
By MR. GOODMAN: 

I do not want Mr. Malevlnsky to think that 
I have any but the highest regard for him. 
I respect him and his associate counsel, Mr. 
O'Brien, and think well of their ability. I 
must nay that your speech agrees with your 
bill of particulars, absolutely lacking in facts. 
The charge that we arc pirates is only like 
the charge in the bill of particulars. I am 
going to put this situation to you and rest 
with It. 

Suppose, Mr. Commissioner, that some one 
came In with a complaint that read something 
like this, and asked for the removal of your 
Inspector. Mr. Whelnn. 

"I charge Mr. Whelan with Immoral, fraudu- 
lent and Illegal conduct, with having violated 
the laws of the State of New York : with be- 
ing guilty of gross fraud and other immorali- 
ties ; and stopped there in his complaint. 
Would you remove him from office on that?" 
With the exception of paragraphs fi and 7 
that Is all he states. It is not for the Com- 
missioner, counsel for respondents to Inform 
the complainants how to draw a bill of par- 
ticulars. 

If the White Rats want our license revoked, 
perhaps if they will suggest it we will sur- 
render it and settle the matter right now. 
Hy MR. MALEVINSKY: 

The White Rats want the license cancelled. 
Ry The COMMISSIONER: 

There Is nothing that either of you might 
say In defense of your respective clients, what- 
ever It might he. that would sway me from 
what I believe to be right and Just. The only 
matter upon which 1 am guided is that there 
is a law. What rights that law provides for 
either the plaintiff or defendant, particularly 
what discretion I may have in the discharge 
of my duties I will determine. 

Section 1IM of the law says that notice of 
the charges shall be presented and reasonable 
opportunity shall be given said licensed per- 
son to defend himself. 

I have read this bill of particulars and art- 
icle 4 as to paragraph of the umended com- 
plaint reads as follows : 

A. Respondent has violated and ignored Sec- 
tion 180. 

B. Name or names of person or persons, Ac, 
and bi-monthly inspections made by inspec- 
tors of this department and reports exactly to 
the contrary. Consequently the statement is 
not a fact. 

Bv MR. MALEVINSKY : 

Have we the right to try that out? 
By The COMMISSIONER : 

you have access to the hooks of this depart 
ment. Select such contracts where you know 
there are no financial statements on file and 
to stnw that there are no financial statements 
on file when the records of this office show 
that. 

As to paragraphs of the complaint marked 
"Fourth." "Fourth A." "Fifth." "Eighth." 
"Ninth." "Tenth." "Eleventh " "Twelfth," 
"Thirteenth. " "Fourteenth" and "Fifteenth," 
the complaint and the bill of particulars filed 



SOLD LOTS OF JEWELRY. 

A story that several actors were 
alleging that one J. Boasberg, an in- 
stallment jewelry concern in Buffalo, 
was oppressing them" led to the dis- 
covery that Phillips & Steinhardt, the 
attorneys of the Long Acre Building, 
had declined to handle the legal mat- 
ters of the Buffalo dealer. 

Actors against whom Boasberg al- 
leged he holds claims assert that they 
have been confused in their accounts. 
David Steinhardt, of the legal Arm, 
stated that his Arm had notified the 
Buffalo people they could mot give 
their attention to the claims. 

"There were so many conflicting 
statements made," said Mr. Steinhardt, 
"that we preferred not to take up 
the actions." 

It is understood that Boasberg has 
claims against actors for jewelry sold 
on Installments amounting to over 
$10,000. In one instance an actor 
who had an earning capacity of $60 
weekly was trusted for over $2,000. 

A case In which the purchaser 
claims his account was guaranteed and 
all his notes destroyed, as he thought, 
in his presence, brought about the 
conflicting statements the attorney al- 
luded to. Notes of the original pur- 
chaser afterwards were presented, al- 
though the guarantor meanwhile is 
said to have commenced the payment 
of the obligation. 



SAUTELLE BACKS IN. 

Cortland, N. Y. Dec. 29. 
Slg. Sautelle of Homer, N. Y., who 
made a fortune in the show business 
and retired Ave years ago, has pur- 
chased a half interest in Oscar Low- 
donde's one-ring circus. The show 
will open next May. 



SOUTH AMERICAN CIRCUS. 

Returning to New York, Harry Le- 
van of the Three Levans reported that 
he left all his countrymen and coun- 
trywomen in South America enjoying 
good health. 

Mr. Levan was at Para, having gone 
south with the circus troupe now tour- 
ing the Carvalho circuit there. One 
death from yellow fever at Para was 
the only causuality, said Mr. Levan, 
who remarks though that It is a dan- 
gerous territory for the unacclimated 
to venture into. 

The Carvalho Tour embraces Para, 
Manos, Cera, MaYamha and Peram- 
bucto. Some of the towns play in 
open air theatres, others under can- 
vas. The country is mostly in the 
north of Brazil, the nearest point be- 
ing about four days' sail from Rio Jan- 
erio. 

Among those still remaining there 
and traveling as a circus company are 
the Clark-Brazillians, Rappo Sisters, 
Morello Bros, and Nelson BTos. 



Col. W. A. LaVello. the Chicago 
"double" of Col. W. F. Tody, has been 
signed by the Sells-Kioto circus for 
next season. 



In nnnnertlon therewith, dnrc not staff- farts. 
suffirlent tn clvr the rlr-fcndanf a na^nnaMo 
opportunity to defend Itsplf n* required by 
sprtlon KM of the law ; furthormorp there 
would be no limit to thp srnpo of this hear- 
ing wer*» It to be continued In the present 
state of the romplnlnt and bill of particulars • 
the motion to dlcml^'' the above mentioned 
sections Is granted, and the hearing- upon the 
charges contained In paragraphs marked 
"Sixth" and "Seventh" will proceed on Wed- 
nesday, January 4th, at 8 P. M. 



COMEDY CLUB'S BOARD OF 
CONTROL. 

Thursday evening at the meeting of 
the Vaudeville Comedy Club a Board 
of Control was elected, to govern and 
direct the affairs of the society. 
Weekly meetings will be suspended, 
the Board passing upon 'everything of- 
ficially coming up within the club. 
An annual meeting for members only 
will be held hereafter. 

The Board consists of fifteen mem- 
bers, twelve active and three lay. - Of 
the active contingent, the present ex- 
ecutive staff seven automatically be- 
come of the Board. Eight were voted 
for. 

With the selection of the new 
Board, officers for the ensuing year 
were voted for, Charles H. Smith re- 
tiring after a term of unceasing effort 
as president to promote the club and 
its welfare. During Mr. Smith's of- 
ficial connection (one year) he has 
seen the Comedy Club grow from a 
membership of 94 (when taking hold) 
to its present numerical strength of 
around 350 — and still going up. 



LOCAL "POP" ASSOCIATION 

Philadelphia, Dec. 29. 

The managers of several of the 
houses playing pictures and vaude- 
ville in this city have formed a Man- 
agers' Protective Association and have 
elected the following officers: Presi- 
dent, Dr. Walter H. Stumpfig (Ger- 
mantown Theatre); secretary, Charles 
Donnelly (Aurora Theatre) ; treasurer, 
J. Kelly (Drury Theatre). 

It is the purpose of the association 
to bring up for general discussion 
all matters of general interest to the 
operators of the smaller houses and 
to bring about concerted action in all 
matters for the future betterment and 
protection of their business intc;jsts. 



FAMILY THEATRE KKOl'KNK. 

Lafayette, Ind., Dec. 2G. 
The Family theatre, damaged by 
fire, with $5,000 in improvements, re- 
opened afternoon of Dee. 2C to ca- 
pacity business. The bill offered 
Gracie Emmett and Co., Tom and 
Stacia Moore, Nat Nazarro troupe, 
Barnes and King and Nichols and 
Croix. 




A SNOW BATH 

HARRY FERN, the boxer, taking a snow 
bath at JIMMY DE FORREST'S training 
quartern. Allenhurst, N. J., where Mr. Fern 
la preparing for his ring contest*. 



LEFT THE AUDIENCE "FLAT." 

"The Lost Boy" returned home last 
week. Ed. Blondell is his name, and 
he had been lost in the wilds of the 
middle west for several months. 

Still chewing up the same cigar he 
started upon just before leaving, Mr. 
Blondell was full of the idea that New 
York isn't such a bad little city after 
you have seen some of the others while 
a prominent feature of the "blacklist." 

When appearing around Chicago Mr. 
Blondell caught the "single act" fever 
once more. Every time the Scotch 
whiskey doesn't taste right, Mr. Blon- 
dell feels like a "single" and must 
"try out." His regular business is 
making fun in a sketch known to a 
few people as "The Lost Boy" (the 
one where his hand is caught in the 
sugar bowl). 

As the fit struck Ed. in the wooly, 
he picked Dixon. 111. Mr. Blondell 
offers no apologies; says that you 
knew as much about Dixon as he did, 
but the map they gave him to look 
over had but one clean spot on It. 

He found a railroad that had to go 
through Dixon to reach some regular 
city. The train landed him there. 
It was a picture house that Mr. Blon- 
dell had engaged himself to. 

There were two acts on the bill. One 
was Ed. Blondell, but under another 
name. Mr. Blondell Isn't afraid of 
people discovering who he is excepting 
when appearing as a "single," and in 
a town where everyone looks as though 
they would like to know you well 
enough to borrow money, Mr. Blond- 
ell being a man of money is cautious 
about his acquaintances. It is of rec- 
ord that In 1902 he bought a cigar for 
some one else besides Ed. Blondell, and 
in 1909 asked a fellow with a sore 
throat If he wouldn't have a drink. 

In Dixon there are several shows 
every day, but Edward didn't mind, 
for he calculated three days at Dixon 
would be equal to playing th3 entire 
"try out" circuit of the east. > 

Rehearsing his monolog thoroughly 
on the train until the wheels seemed 
to repeat it, Mr. Blondell faced the 
first gathering of the day with confi- 
dence. 

"I thought it was funny," said Blon- 
dell as he wandered off the stage won- 
dering if Dixon ever laughed. In 
the dressing room he went over the 
situation. Dixon hadn't gotten that 
monolog. Something was wrong, so it 
must be with Dixon. 

He would fix 'em. Give Dixon a 
laugh that l hey would figure time 
from forever after. Mr. Blondell has 
been in the show business for some 
years. With himself, a paper and pen- 
cil, he sat down and wrote out the 
best jokes he had ever heard. When 
a'l together they were boiled down 
until Mr. Blondell had a monolog that 
if it were new would hav<! been worth 
a couple of million dollars. 

With a grin I'M ward walked on for 
the second show, and spoke his piece. 
Ills grin was Iho only evidence of a 
smile in the house. When through 
Mr. Blondell said: 

"Kind audience: You will pardon me 
but I am going to have you flat. I 
came to Dixon to amuse, not to edu- 
cate you. You will permit me to 
recommend an undertaker for this 
town." 



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HERE'S BILLY GOULD 

By Wm. Gould. 
The same to you and many of them. 



Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 24. 
Editor Variety: 

I would like to have you retract 
the statement made by your Harris- 
burg (Pa.) correspondent in which 
he states the curtain was rung down 
on my act. 

I have a signed statement by every 
performer on the bill the house man- 
ager and attaches, that your corre- 
spondent's statement is r absolutely 
without any foundation. 

Sevengala. 

Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 24. 

This is to certify that we, the un- 
dersigned artists playing on the same 
bill at the Orpheum, this week (Dec. 
19) with Sevengala, having read In 
Variety where "J. P. J." in reviewing 
the bill for the week In which he 
states "curtain was rung down as one 
of Sevengala's subjects became vulgar 
when caused to dance," would say that 
In Justice to Mr. Sevengala we suscrlbe 
our names and denounce the above 
statement of Variety's correspondent 
as positively unwarranted as nothing 
of the kind happened. 

Signed, 

Donovan & Arnold Arthur L. Cobb Stapo 

OoldsmPh A Hoppe Mgr. 

Claude M. Roode Harry A. Bennett, Dus 

Hlckey Bros. Mgr. 

Stella Karl Mile. Minerva. 

Chas. ft Fannie Van 

Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 28. 
Editor Variety: 

Replying to wire; during test of 
causing the subjects to dance, nearly 
all having been awakened by operator, 
who was in center of stage, one sub- 
ject dancing to right side made 
"couchee" movements, and which, 
when noticed by operator (who had 
his back to audience) and not on the 
instant being able to reach subject to 
awaken him, the operator gestured 
with his arm for curtain to drop, clos- 
ing act. If this Is the usual climax 
it did not appear that way. 

John Paul Jones. 
(Correspondent at Harrisburg.) 

(Statement received from corre- 
spondent at Harrisburg in reply to 
statement made by Sevengala. — Ed.) 



Editor Variety: 

We would like to thank through 
Variety the manager of Keith's The- 
atre. Boston, for obliging Harry Les- 
ter to omit that business with the 
piano that belongs to me. 

Variety was right in its criticism of 
Lester's act when it said that that 
particular piece of business that he 
l'sed was mine. 

T want to thank Variety, and 1 
want to especially express my grati- 
tude to the manager of Keith's, Bos- 
ton, for recognizing that orielmal ma- 
terial should bo protected. It is man- 
agers like him who will Incite artists 
to greater efforts, if the actor knows 
that what now material ho may pre- 
sent will be safe from pirate*. 



In these days when so little honor 
seems abroad it is very pleasant for 
me to say these things, not because I 
have reaped a benefit but to know that 
in my absence there are those who will 
guard my property, through which I 
earn my livelihood. 

John Neff. 

(John Neff and Carrie Starr.) 

Harry E. Gustln is manager of 
Keith's, Boston. Another resident 
manager on the Keith Circuit, Harry 
T. Jordan of Philadelphia, is severe 
upon "copy acts" or acts which at- 
tempt to infringe upon others. Mr. 
Jordan was lately reported as having 
forced one turn to make a change. 
Another reported instance was Lyman 
B. Glover, when In charge of the Ma- 
jestic, Chicago (Mr. Glover is now 
the general manager of the Kohl & 
Castle theatres). 

There may have been other In- 
stances, but if so, are unknown. Man- 
agers who will not permit the copyist 
to present the "copy" should be placed 
upon a Roll of Honor. As Mr. Neff 
says, it is a great incentive for the 
artist to produce new matter. The 
saying among originating actors now- 
adays is "What's the use of doing any- 
thing new. It will be copped within 
24 hours, and the managers will stand 
In with the copy, because they can 
get it cheaper maybe, or it helps a 
bill?" 

If all the managers of big circuits 
were to follow the lead of Jos. 
Schenck, general booking manager of 
the Loew Circuit ("Small Time ) 
their shows might improve without ef- 
fort on the managers part. 

Mr. Schenck said he would not per- 
mit a "copy act" to play his circuit, 
If he knew it, and has kept his word. 
Many "big time" managers have said 
the Bame thing, but immediately after 
forgot all about it. — Ed.) 



Hurrah, a few cheers and some 
Banzals! At last 1 have found a place 
where the actor and manager, also 
the agent, can meet and spend an en- 
joyable hour in the same room at the 
same time. 1 was invited to the 
Thursday night frolics of the Vande- 
veer Comedy Club. I am not a mem- 
ber. The club apparency has adopt- 
ed an idea that, to my mind, is just 
what is needed. The feeling between 
the actor and the manager should be 
one of good fellowship. Of course, 
there always will be bad managers and 
bad actors, but I positively know that 
there are a lot of good managers and 
good actors. The good should meet 
and mingle — regularly and often. 



Of 



Can't resist the temptation, 
course I'll win the prize: 

1. Overture. 

2. Count De Beaufort. 

3. Madame Dls DeBar. 

4. Lord Puggie. 

5. "In the Submarine." 

6. Dr. Carl Perin. 

7. Marie Empress. 

8. Dr. Cook. 

9. "The Cherry Sisters." 
Coming — Corse Payton, next week. 



Reno Remarks — Amongst those 
present were Mr. Gaylord-Cameron 
and Mr. James-Sadie Leonard. P. S. 
The hyphen In both names merely 
shows that Cameron is separated from 
Gaylord, and that James is separated 
from Sadie. All divorced men will 
stand up and sing "I Wonder Who's 
Kissing Her Now." 



A Happy New Year to Mike Scott 
from yours truly. 

Isn't it time for another saxophone 
challenge. Come on, Bo. 



It was the best Christmas we have 
had this year. 



I must compliment the producer of 
"Naughty Marietta." I heard and un- 
derstood every word of the opening 
chorus. It is the first time in my ex- 
perience that a chorus ever performed 
this miracle. 



New York, Dec. 25. 

Editor Variety: 

In reply to the letter of Miss Jennie 

Grovlnl In Variety will say that we 

are not appropriating their names as 

the name we are using now (Four 
Grohvinls) is rightly ours. ..iy fa- 
ther's name was Wm. Grohvini. He 
ran a circus in Germany for a num- 
ber of years, starting his own show 
in 1836, and continuing with It until 
1849, when he came over to America 
and settled in Canada. 

I (James H. Grohvinls) have been 
in the show business for thirty-one 
years. The other three of the Four 
Grohvinls are my children, so you can 
see that we are not us'ng any one 
else's name, but that we are rightly 
entitled to our own name. 

Hope that this explanation will 
prove satisfactory to Selvini and Gro- 
vini. James, ft. Grohvinls. 



Jules Von Tilzer spoke about "a 
noiseless soupspoon," which was 
printed in Variety, about ten weeks 
ago. Ernest Hoffman had the same 
as a headline in the Sunday Ameri- 
can, Dec. 18, 1910, as original and 
copyrighted stuff. Who is cheating? 



Carnegie gives $10,000,000 for 
peace. We single men cannot under- 
stand it. I must look for enlighten- 
ment from some married man. 



I took in two picture houses yes- 
terday; Sarony's and Hall's. 



There were a lot of long haired ac- 
tors in town last week. Lay-ofT week. 
Also some short haired soubrets. 



GETTING A START 

IN VAUDEVILLE 

BY J. A. MURPHY. 

Menoganee, Mich, Dec. 27. 

Dear Ed: 

I didn't hear anything from the 
Jasbo Agency all last week. 1 wrote 
twice and wired once, but got no 
answer. On Friday the manager of 
the house in Ban if said he could 
send Will Pickitt and myself over to 
Menoganee, but we would have to 
make the salary about $5 less, as 
it was a small town and the theatre 
had just opened, but the manager 
was a fine man, a regular prince. He 
advised us to take the week as it was 
only a four-a-day job and would be 
just like laying off. After we took 
the job we found out he owned the 
place himself. 

We each received a letter here re- 
questing us to call at the office of 
the Swastika Amusement Exchange, 
located In this town in the back part 
of a bakery. The proprietor was a 
brisk young fellow who said he was 
an old performer himself and talked 
very glibly of Delhanty and Hengler, 
J. W. McAndrews, Wambold Birch 
and Bakus and a lot of others I never 
heard of. He didn't appear to be 
over twenty-two years old, but Pickitt 
said he must be about sixty if he 
worked with all the people he men- 
tioned. He told us he was affiliated 
with all the great circuits of Europe 
and America, but only handled a few 
special acts and one of each kind, so 
if there was any particular time we 
wanted he would get it for us. We 
told him we had next week open and 
he seemed glad to hear it and would 
have ten weeks booked for us by to- 
morrow morning, which would keep 
us going while he cabled to Europe 
and arranged a foreign tour for us. 

Next morning we called at the 
Swastika Exchange, but the proprie- 
tor had gone and the place was empty. 
The man that ran the bakery knew 
nothing about him. It looked as If 
we would be out of a job for next 
week and we were beginning to feel 
anxious about it when a man came 
back in the dressing room between 
shows and said if we could do some 
kind of an act together he would en- 
gage us for next week. He was run- 
ning a pure food exhibit at Blackjack. 
Wis., and wanted something to en- 
tertain the visitors. Pickitt told him 
we always got $80 for our double turn 
and I was too rattled to say any- 
thing. The man said it was reason- 
able enough, gave us two railroad 
tickets for Blackjack, said he would 
expect us Monday and left. We an> 
busy now fixing up a double act foi 
the food show. 

Xcirmm I'ykcr. 



the goods and will continue to do 
so Indefinitely at the Liberty theatre. 
"The Spring Maid" will be made to 
stay here till spring. (It's all right, 
I'm sober.) 



Crissie MacDonald and Tom Mc- 
Naughton, in a show where the color 
scheme is green, certainly delivered 



"The Foolish Virgin" came to New 
York. New York does not like "Tin- 
Foolish Virgin," so the poor simp 
is about to depart. Moral — If you 
are, at least don't be foolish. 



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"THIRD PARTY" TALK. 

An insistent rumor floated on the 
surface of the moving picture sea this 
week that there would be a "third 
party" in the field, one that would be 
Independent of the "licensed" and 
"independent" film manufacturers who 
now control the situation. 

Men of capital were said to be push- 
ing the project and that they had al- 
ready corralled six manufacturers, 
had bought quite a number of ex- 
changes and would issue twelve reels 
a week. 

For some time there have been re- 
peated statements that opposition 
wo a Id manifest itself stiongly against 
the Patents and Sales companies, but 
nothing of a substantial nature devel- 
oped. It was also intimated that there 
was prospect of a rupture in the ranks 
of the Independents, but from the 
manner the companies in the Sales 
Company are so closely allied there is 
little danger and it is hinted that if 
the companies outside the fold show 
the right spirit they will not have any 
trouble in "getting in" the Sales Com- 
pany. 

A few weeks ago the Columbia Film 
Co. severed connections with the Sales 
Co. The tone of their announcements, 
coupled with those of A. J. Clapham, 
of the Hevier Co., started reports. 

When seen about the reported 
"break" in the Independent^ ranks, 
several officers and directors of the 
Sales Co. said the organization was 
never in better shape and that the 
companies were becoming more strong- 
ly allied at each meeting. 

it is claimed that if a "third party" 
springs into existence it will be start- 
id by the Gnome Motion Picture Co. 
and the Columbia and the Hevier com- 
panies, which are outside the present 
combinations. 

It is not unlikely that the Hevier 
company may be enlisted by the Inde- 
pendents. 



RECORDING SPEEDERS. 

The Pathe company put its Pacific 
Coast film makers through the tough- 
set job of the season when they were 
sent to camera the Santa Monica road 
race. ^ 

The racing lasted for six hours. 
Some of the cars whizzed around the 
track at record speed, one hitting up 
an average of 78 miles an hour, run- 
ning as fast as 98 miles in the 
stretches. 



TAKES "SWEET LITTLE MARY." 

For two years the sweet, sympa- 
thetic face and slender figure of Mary 
Pickford has been seen in the Bio- 
graph pictures, but hereafter "Little 
Mary" will be? found in -the Imp films, 
as she has received a handsome in- 
crease for going over to the Indepen- 
dents. 

Miss Pickford has been on the stage 
ever since a baby and was with some 
of the biggest traveling companies in 
the country. 



I l\M OF FLEET. 

San Diego, Cal., Dec. 27. 
The Selig Company has completed 
I lie work of taking a series of pictures 
in and around this city, a feature be- 
ing the review of the Pacific fleet as 
il passed the harbor fort. 



PICTURES. 



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BOTH ON SAME IDEA. 

Picture manufacturers, through 
keen competition and the ever chang- 
ing film material, which results in the 
scenario market being drained -for 
original ideas, are turning their at- 
tention to the stage productions and 
consequently many of the film com- 
panies are offering pictures that re- 
tell without words the story of certain 
dramas and comedies that have passed 
in review on the legitimate stage. 

So popular has this become that 
many of the forthcoming releases of 
both the "Licensed" and "Independ- 
ents" will feature films with these 
themes practically the same title of 
the play or one with the same mean- 
ing. 

From the authors of popular fiction, 
pictures are being offered and with 
the manufacture of such films along 
with the natural scenic and play idea 
product, picture patrons are fast los- 
ing sight of the "chase," "trick" and 
"stall" films. 



TRAVELING FOR PICTURES. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 

An unusually long itinerary has 
been planned by the western stock 
company of the American Film Co. 
Miles of territory over prairie lands, 
desert wastes, mountain passes and 
valleys will be covered. 

At present, the company is working 
in and around old Sante Fe, the cliff 
dwelling section of New Mexico and 
the Indian villages of San Felipe, San 
Domingo, Iselta and Laguna. 

From New Mexico, across the Great 
American Desert, a seventy-five mile 
trip, the company will invade Ari- 
zona and work in the Moki Indian 
settlement. After a tour of the seven 
cities of Cibola in Moki land, the stock 
people will be landed In the petrified 
forest of Arizona at Adamana. 

Flagstaff in the San Francisco 
mountains will be the next stop and 
then will come Phoenix. From the 
land of "lungers" the company will 
proceed southwest into the Apache 
country, winding up its work around 
the Grand Canyon. Few companies 
will have had a more pleasant trip 
through the west than this Chicago 
bunch of players. 



FIGHTS BARRED IN BOSTON. 

Boston, Dec. 29. 
Pictures of all kinds which show 
pugilists in action were barred from 
exhibition by Mayor Fitzgerald, this 
week. The Mayor was one of the- first 
city executives in the country to bar 
the pictures of the Johnson-Jeffries 
fight. 



The Inhibitors' League of Ohio, 
which recently met in Columbus, will 
make every effort to install moving 
picture theatres in three of the largest 
union depots in the country. Accord- 
ing to President M. A. Neff the League 
some day expects to have a picture 
show on trains. The station idea is 
thought to be the real thing for wait- 
ing passengers to while away the time. 



NEW SALES CO. PRESIDENT. 

J. E. Brulatour, president-treasurer 
of the Lumiere company, has been 
chosen as president of the New York 
Distributing Motion Picture Sales 
Company, succeeding Carl Laemmle. 

Mr. Brulatour, while not a picture 
manufacturer nor exchange man, is 
one of the most popular men allied 
with the "Independent" movement. 
The Lumiere company supplies the raw 
stock for the trade. 



"BUFFALO BILL" RESTRICTED. 

The Yankee Film Co. used the 
name of "Buffalo Bill" in its adver- 
tising and thereby invoked the wrath 
of the Buffalo Bill Film Co. (Col. W. 
F. Cody, Major Gordon Lillie, P. P. 
Craft and Thos. Evans) which se- 
cured an order from the court through 
complaint by Mr. Craft. It was served 
on the "Yank" film people, haling 
them into court Dec. 27, to show 
cause why they should not be re- 
strained from using "Buffalo Bill." 

The Yankee company released "The 
Terror of the Plains" on Dec. 23. 'Hie 
advance notices used the name which 
caused the rumpus. 



A KEEPER OF TABS. 

A new ticket selling machine has 
been installed in the box office at 
Cane's Manhattan theatre. It is es- 
pecially adapted to handle reel tick- 
ets and so arranged that patrons re- 
ceive their coupons direct from the 
roll without the cashier touching 
them. 

The machine is placed directly in 
front of the cashier. When a patron 
planks down his money, the cashier 
moves the handle on the dial one notch 
or as many notches as tickets are de- 
sired and then gives the cutting bar 
a light touch, which will cause the 
ticket or tickets (any number can be 
delivered in one string) to fall in the 
box under the glass plate, in full view 
of the cashier, where they are removed 
by the purchaser. 

As each ticket is produced it is au- 
tomatically counted by a register 
which is enclosed in a separate com- 
partment in the machine and locked, 
the manager alone having the key. 



.Max Linder, the most familiar ng- 
11 re in the comedy reels of the Pathe 
product, is back on the job again, af- 
ter a severe tussel with appendicitis. 



I NCREASI \< i CA PACIT V. 

Plans for the new burlesque theatre 
to be built by the Empire Circuit Co. 
in Baltimore will be filed in Baltimore 
in two weeks, the architect, W. II. 
McElfatrick, finishing them this week. 

There lias been a change from the 
original plans and a different arrange- 
ment of th<"» balcony has been made 
With boxes and all, the seating capac- 
ity will be 2,100. 

Work will be started on the West- 
ern Burlesque Wheel house as soon 
as the weather permits. Winters are 
generally nil Id in Baltimore. 



MANUFACTURING "DOPE." 

The Lumiere Co., which supplies 
nearly all the Independents with their 
raw stock, is enlarging its American 
plant at Burlington, Vt. The com- 
pany purchased its Vermont site six 
years ago and the plant has grown 
rapidly since its establishment. 

The company will hereafter manu- 
facture celluloid "dope," an Important 
factor of the process, instead of buy- 
ing it from commercial celluloid 
manufacturers. The company also 
will specialize on several side issues, 
manufacturing the European-made-dry 
plates and the Sigma emulsion, and 
the autochrom, which produces colors. 

Captain C. Paulaillon is chemist 
and general manager of the Vermont 
plant. 



BIOGKAPH CO. (JOES WEST. 

The Biograph stock company, oc- 
cupying two special cars and with 
paraphernalia in an extra baggage car, 
left Thursday for Los Angeles. The 
winter will bo spent in picture 
making on the Pacific Coast. About 
fifty people took the trip. They will 
return to the New York studio some 
time next May. 



MONEY FILMS CONFISCATED. 

Chicago, Dec. 29. 

The branch of the United States 

Secret Service Bureau in this city, 

aided by the local authorities, have 

seized several thousand feet of mo- 
tion picture films and colored slides 
in which United States currency is de- 
picted. 

The treasury laws are said to have 
been violated by the manufacturers in 
displaying money in the form of pho- 
tographs on the screens and the films 
and slides confiscated will be des- 
troyed. 

With the raids on the film houses 
in this city, came news that simi- 
lar hauls have been made by the Co'v- 
ernment officials in other cities. From 
the present outlook it would seem as 
though the manufacturers and exhibit- 
ors would lose in the neighborhood of 
$100,000. 

No arrests were made in the Windy 
City, but it is alleged that the Gov- 
ernment has served warning that fur- 
ther violations of the statutes would 
be dealt with in a drastic fashion. 

The word of the raids that were 

made in Chicago by the Government 

authorities litis caused considerable 

comment among the film manufac- 
turers, exchange proprietors and ex- 
hibitors in this '-ity, and a general 
lookout is being maintained over all 
late releases so that nothing of a na- 
ture that the Government, might take 
exception at is shown. So far New 
York has been left severely alone in 
the matter of National interference, 
but there is no doubt but what the 
inspectors will look this town over. 

A <b;i| has jnsi imcii consummated 
whereby ihe i:«|;ur Kilm Company 
comes into possession of a desirable 
tract of la ml in Port Lee, \. J., and 
ground was broken thi K week for the 
new Anierj. an factory which the com- 
pany b:., planned to buibl. 



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VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK 

Frank Hartley, American. 
Kdward Todd, American. 
1j«»m and Lucifers, Fifth Avenue. 
The Navos, llamnierstein's. 
"The Musikagirls," Fifth Avenue. 
Mal>el Berra (New Act), Alhambra. 
Conrad and Winton, Alhambra. 
ValeHka Suratt and Co. (New Act.) 
Hammerstein's. 



Marvelous "Dick." 
Trained Dog. 
15 Mins.; Three. 
Majestic, Chicago. 

"Dick" is one of the family of 
wooly canines, clipped ornamentally, 
resembling a lion, but too fond of 
candy to be anywhere near as fero- 
cious as he looks. If the little fellow 
really accomplished the things he 
seems to master, he would irdeed be 
"marvelous." It happens, however, 
that he is simply an instrument of 
French ingenuity. Some stage trick- 
ery is called upon to make the "perp" 
seem to add, subtract, multiply and 
do a whole lot of ' liggering" and to 
end his show he is made to apparently 
draw geometrical figures, sketch the 
head of a donkey and write its own 
name upou paper spread before an 
easle. The specialty is splendidly 
worked out by the Frenchman who ap- 
pears before the audience and a wo- 
man who operates under the stage. 
"Marvelous Dick" is well trained. The 
act was shown for the first time in 
America Monday afternoon. In the 
evening it received great applause and 
demonslrated that it is well suited to 
serve as a vaudeville interlude on this 
side. Walt. 



Hazel and Hawkins. 
Singing and Talking. 
15 Mins.; One. 
Fulton. 

This "sister team" starts out with 
every indication of turning loose a 
lot of good comedy, but slow up after 
the smaller tries a vocal number which 
fails to land. A lighter number should 
be used. 1 he bigger woman appears 
in comedy makeup and later for a 
recitative number wears a full-necked, 
lull lengthed dress with green pre- 
dominating. For the finish, her plump 
proportions display a bright red, ex- 
aggerated "hobble" which made a hit. 
The smaller did well with her "Yid- 
disher Love" number. She makes a 
neat looking "boy" but the "I Fell 
In Love With Mary," song doesn't 
seem suited to her voice. A hobble 
skirt and peach basket hat effect at 
the close received the laughs. Mark. 



Jack Mcliellan. 

Skater. 

10 Mins.; Four. 

Plaza. 

This is the male member of the Mc- 
Lellan-Carson Duo. Owing to the ill- 
ness of the other half of the team he 
is presenting a "single." He was on 
closing the show at the Plaza this 
week and presented a Bkatlng act as 
a "single" that was highly acceptable. 
He shows the dancing, wheeling among 
lights and pedestal finish that is used 
in the double act for his present turn. 
Following another skater In the early 
part of the show he profited vastly 
by the comparison. Fred. 



John B. Hyiner and Co. (14.) 
'Tom Walker On Mars'* (Musical 

Comedy). 
25 Mins.; One (4: Special Drop); Full 

Stage (20: Special Set). 
Fifth Avenue. 

In turning out "Tom Walker On 
Mars," John B. Hymer has given 
vaudeville a production that contains 
all the necessary ingredients. There 
is the "production," with girls to aid 
the "sight" portion, a story and com- 
edy. Monday afternoon at the Fifth 
Avenue the piece showed its newness, 
also some nervousness on the part 
of the principals. There should be 
some trimming of action and dialog 
to bring the running time to about 20 
minutes, with a minute taken off the 
opening in "one," while the finale 
should be reached when Mr. Hymer 
shoots the devil. After that all was 
superfluous. Each principal is a ca- 
pable player. Elsie Kent is a sweet 
looking little messenger from the 
Moon, who travels to Mars with the 
information that the Devil is com- 
ing there from Earth to plant sin. 
David Walters is the same excellent 
Satanic Majesty he was in "The Devil 
and Tom Walker," the parent sketch 
to this present one, which Mr. Hymer 
also produced and appeared in. No 
other principals were mentioned on 
the program excepting Mr. Hymer as 
Tom Walker, in blackface. The chorus 
of seven girls each have an attrac- 
tive appearance in light wavy gar- 
ments and give atmosphere to the set- 
ting on Mars. The girls are a little 
shy on vocal strength, but not enough 
to worry over. The setting is an ex- 
tremely creditable one in all details, 
and the production as a whole re- 
ceives the same mark of merit. The 
Devil in "one" Is before the gates of 
"Dreamland," Coney Island. There 
he interviews Siamese Twins, ex- 
hibiting in the park. Mr. Hymer, 
one of the twins, informs the devil he 
is 66 years of age, while his "twin" 
(Zulu) is 23. On the promise of 
the delivery of their souls when called 
upon, the Twins agree to go to Mars, 
in return receiving all that may be 
needed in the way of earthly desires. 
In the full stage the set is Mars, 
with the blank sky studded with stars 
and the Moon beyond. The three 
men come up to the wall and are 
pulled over, met by the Queen. The 
twins proceed to "trim" everyone on 
the planet through loaded dice, while 
teaching them how to "shoot craps." 
For stating they had never seen the 
messenger from the Moon before the 
Devil induces the Queen to believe 
the twins are falsifying, when they 
are ordered into the cage of the 
"Royal Wampuss." While battling 
with that "animal," the twins be- 
come separated, the smaller of the 
two returning with the Wampuss, arm 
in arm. As a reward the Queen be- 
stows upon Walker a royal guard in 
the form of a several-barrelled shot- 
gun, with which he may shoot any- 
one or anything though not aiming at 
it, if meanwhile his mind is upon the 
object. So when the Devil grows of- 
ficious, saying Walker must go to 
hell with him, old Tom shoots him, 
remarking as the Bad One falls, that 
he is some Hell around there him- 
self. That should have been the fin- 
ale. The story could have been made 



Bessie Brown Ricker. 

Monolog. 

14 Mins.; One. 

Majestic, Chicago. 

"Child verse monolog" is the pro- 
gram billing for this young lady and 
it tells the story. She does not go in 
for the customary lisping "baby" stuff, 
but tells in well written and splendid- 
ly declaimed verse of boys and girls 
somewhat older than the kind we usu- 
ally know about on the stage. For in- 
stance, she has a story to tell of a boy 
who went visiting, and was forever 
telling the kids he met how everything 
was superior in his own town to what 
the boys he was visiting had to show 
him; to end with they met him behind 
the barn and gave him a licking. Still 
game he declared he had been licked 
"twlste as hard in Millersvllle." An- 
other is "The Incorrigible," the girlie 
who entertains her lister's beaux in 
the parlor by divulging secrets of the 
family furniture and closet skeletons. 
There are four different types in Miss 
Ricker's monolog, all descriptive of 
'kids" just a little different than stage 
folks have previously shown. Pre- 
sumably Bessie comes from lyceum 
circles for, while she is new to vaude- 
ville, the art of entertaining comes 
either as a very natural accomplish- 
ment or has been gained through ex- 
perience. At all events she constitutes 
a decided acquisition to vaudeville, 
and if placed properly is fit and ready 
for any bill anywhere. Her tal- 
ents readily sent her along to a sub- 
stantial hit. Bessie has the goods and 
knows how to daintily and effectively 
display them. Walt. 



The Varadys. 

Dancers. 

O Mins.; Three (Interior). 

Fulton. 

The Varadys are good dancers. The 
man shows more grace than the wo- 
man. The Hungarian dances predom- 
inate. Just before the Varadys fin- 
ish a graceful routine in native dress, 
they offer a comedy "bit" which has 
been seen before. The Varadys not 
only make a hit with it, but manage 
to add more variety to their act. The 
woman stands in front of the man 
and sings, while he makes all the ges- 
tures. They can fill any early posi- 
tion acceptably. Mark. 



The Tod Nods. 

Acrobats. 

8 Mins.; Full. 

Fulton. 

Hand balancing and back somer- 
saults from a spring board by the 
lighter of the two men are featured. 
The team works slowly. No comedy 
Is attempted. The right arm lift by 
the shorter, the Arabic flops and the 
springboard work of the younger were 
the applause winners. The act did 
well at the Fulton. The men could 
make a better impression by faster 
work. Mark. 



into a crack comic opera or musical 
comedy. It needs but little fixing for 
"Tom Walker On Mars" to be a lead- 
ing scenic and comedy number. It 
cai go in anywhere as it is now. Be- 
sides everything else, It has Mr. Hy- 
mer, and under the cork Mr. Hymer 
is a whole act alone. He has also 
conclusively proven that he is an au- 
thor of no mean ability. Rime. 



Jack and Violet Kelly. 

Whip Experts. 

12 Mins.; Full (Special Drop). 

Alhambra. 

Jack and Violet Kelly with a clever 
routine with Australian stock-whips 
closed the show, holding the audience 
in. The work by Kelly is some simi- 
lar to that of Fred Lindsay, although 
Mr. Kelly has some new tricks with 
the "crackers" and uses various whips, 
one which he claims is fifty feet long 
and offers to forfeit $100 to anyone 
to produce his equal with it. Aside 
from the challenge thing, Kelly holds 
a piece of paper in his left hand be- 
hind his back and cuts it prettily in 
two with the "whopper." He also 
"scissors" pieces held at arm's length 
in front. A novel feature is the work 
of Violet Kelly, who shows wonderful 
mastery of the whips. She first works 
one whip, then two. Violet duplicates 
practically all of Jack's tricks. Jack, 
blindfolded, cuts the end of a lighted 
cigarette from the woman's mouth. 
With a stock whip he broke the 
neck of a small bottle held in 
Violet's hands. Violet showed 
rare skill in lassoing the feet 
of Jack as he ran across the stage, 
Iringing him down like a maverick. 
The act is a decided novelty. 

Mark. 



Bertisch. 

Weight Lifting. 

11 Min.; Four (Curtain). 

Hammers tein's. 

Bertisch works quietly and with- 
out ostentation or announcement of 
feats. After showing his chest, back 
and shoulder development up stage, 
Bertisch works with two 168 pound 
weights (figures being displayed above 
the weights which balance on special- 
ly contrived scales). He holds three 
stage hands, each on separate chairs, 
in an upright position by his teeth. 
For the finish Bertisch, lying flat on 
his back and forming a bridge, per- 
mits one of the marked balls, 168 lbs., 
to drop several feet from a suspended 
position and apparently strike him 
squarely on the pit of the stomach. It 
is the piece de resistance of his act 
and this alone keeps his routine away 
from that of Sandow, Santell and the 
other "strong arm" men, who have 
passed in review. His appearance and 
physique are the most, however. 

Mark. 



Yankee and Dixie. 

Trained Dogs. 

16 Min.; Two (Interior). 

Colonial. 

Yankee is a black and white fox 
terrier and Dfxie has a brown spotted 
head. The former shows more intel- 
ligence, though both dogs go through 
their tricks with willingness. The ani- 
mals do some clever balancing, the 
best efforts being done on a slack 
rope. The dogs work on separate 
strands. Yankee's rope is swung and 
shaken by the master, but the dog 
retains his balance. Dixie does some 
neat work on a trapeze. Some old 
tricks are employed. Yankee, as the 
"rocking horse," causes laughter. For 
a finish the dogs ring bells that are 
part of the musical set played by the 
trainer. The act Is a "good opener." 

Mark. 



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Morrisey Sisters and Brothers. 
Singing and Dancing. 
11 Mlns.; One. 
Colonial. 

If hard work were all that was 
necessary to place an act at the top, 
this quartet of singers and dancers 
would win hands down. The mem- 
bers combine neat dressing with neat 
dancing and while their routine varies 
little from the usual run of dancing 
acts, this quartet fits in nicely in an 
early spot. The matinee audience 
Monday proved a tough proposition, 
but the act, on "No. 2" pulled down 
applause at the close. The same- 
ness of routine has a tendency to 
make the act drag, but the "loose ar- 
rangement" at the finish gets results. 
The sisters look well and each makes 
a change. The brothers open in blue 
serge and close in gray suits. The 
four work up the most enthusiasm 
with their "Underneath the Sugar 
Moon" number. Mark. 



Four Sullivan Brothers. 
Singing and Dancing. 
10 Mins.; One. 
American. 

A quartet of boys worthy of a good 
spot on any vaudeville bill, if the rou- 
tine were arranged to better advant- 
age. The boys open with medley of 
popular airs, harmonizing fairly well. 
Two do a series of steps of the clog 
order. Following, the other pair fill 
in several minutes with violin playing, 
all four at the close working in a clog 
dance. If the boys accomplished every- 
thing in set of fours, the act might 
show an improvement. Fred. 



1'eggy Castleman and Go. (2). 
Comedy Sketch. 
10 Mine.; Four. 

A very laughable comedy offering 
with just enough of the dramatic to 
make a strong finish, and the act 
is one very suitable for the "small 
time." It is the story of a woman 
writer on a daily paper who manages 
to enter the apartment of a new the- 
atrical luminary to obtain an exclu- 
sive interview. She is mistaken for 
a sneak thief. A reporter of an op- 
position sheet who is an old friend 
enters and asks for an interview. 
When he learns that it has already 
been promised to some one else and 
further becomes aware of the fact 
that there is a woman in the apart- 
ment of the "over night star" he 
threatens a scandal story. He is fore- 
stalled, however, when the female re- 
porter Is Introduced as the wife of the 
star. The close finds the two making 
ready to hustle to City Hall to obtain 
the license necessary to verify the 
story. Fred. 



Paul Poolr. 

Magician. 

10 MJns., Full. 

Presenting a series of rather inter- 
esting card tricks and the water 
changing illusion, Paul Poole has an 
act that just fits for "small time." 
The man makes a pleasing appearance 
and gets his material over effectively. 
The act is just one that will fit in a 
combination bill quietly and enter- 
tainingly. Fred. 



A Harlequinade in Black and White. 
Shadowgraph Pantomime. 
10 Mlns.; Four. 
American. 

The Karno Company, playing four 
timeB daily at the American this week 
(in this and "A Night in a London 
Music Hall") present something dif- 
ferent in pantomime. The entire ac- 
tion takes place behind the moving 
picture sheet. The characters are 
Clown, Pantaloon, Harlequin, Colum- 
bine, Policeman, Nursemaid and Strol- 
ling Musician. The figures are shad- 
owed onto the sheet by means of light 
placed up stage, the entire effect being 
a motion picture in black and white. 
The finish, the illusion of the artists 
leaping out over the heads of the audi- 
ence, received quite a bit of laughter. 
It is an inexpensive little novelty that 
just fitted the mood of the holiday 
theatregoers and was applauded. As 
a good flller-in at the holiday period 
it answers. Fred. 



Edestus. 

Equilibrist. 

8 Min.; Three (Interior). 

Fulton. 

Edestus opened the show at the 
Fulton. He does most of his balanc- 
ing with his right arm and does some 
neat work on chairs. His closing 
poses are worked up quietly. Four 
long-necked bottles placed on a stand 
hold up two chairs at different angles 
on which Edestus works. A higher 
elevation is also used, with the man 
balancing an article on the back of his 
head. For the finish, he uses a re- 
volving pedestal. Edestus shows ex- 
cellent control of his arms. Mark. 



Princess Vera. 

"Hula-Hula" Dancer. 

14 Mlns.; One (4); Full (10). 

The Princess Vera, a "Hula-Hula" 
dancer, and a Hawaiian musician 
make up this act, they evidently tak- 
ing to the vaudeville stage via the 
"small time" route, prompted by the 
success that has been attained by 
Toots Paka. The man at the open- 
ing plays a guitar in "one" for four 
minutes. A curtain is drawn with 
the dancer disclosed on a divan. At 
the sound of the music she rises and 
enters into a wild dance, made up of 
a series of muscular movements that 
would put any ordinary "cooch" 
dancer to shame. There are but the 
two of these acts in existence as far 
as known, but the originator knew 
how far to go. That is a lesson that 
the Princess must learn before she 
can appear at regular houses. The 
roof of the Victoria was where she 
appeared last week. Fred. 



Umholdt Brothers. 

Musical. 

13 Mlns.; One (4); Four (0). 

Family Dept. 

These two boys have a musical act 
good for the "small time." They open 
in one with the street muslcan Idea 
for four minutes, employing a lot of 
unnecessary dialog. A quick change 
to full stage in white military uni- 
forms. F rr(J 



Foley Bros. 

Dancers. 

8 Min.; One. 

The Foley boys were brought into 
prominence by Qeorge Primrose, who 
"dug" the boys out of a western town 
and taught them nearly everything 
they know about dancing. When they 
separated from Primrose and later 
split, the Foleys almost dropped out 
of recollection. For a time last win- 
ter, Johnnie worked with a woman 
and featured dancing, but the act did 
not seem to hit The brothers joined 
again and signed with Dockstader's 
Minstrels. Now they are in vaude- 
ville. A piano is used, but only serves 
to give Johnnie a chance to change 
clothes for the finish. In plantation 
costumes, the boys open with a song 
and dance. Johnnie does some single 
steps and the brother returns in a 
dark suit to "tickle the ivories," of- 
fering a topical song. Much of the 
old Primrose routine is seen at the 
finish. Since the Foleys have been 
off the horizon numerous dancing acts 
have bobbed up that will make the 
Foleys go some to regain their for- 
mer prestige. Their connections with 
Primrose and Dockstader will keep 
them in demand on New York's "small 
time." Work will enable the broth- 
ers to hit their former stride. 

Mark. 



OUT or TOWN 



Tlieo and Dandies. 

Balloon Act. 

16 Mlns.; Full Stage. 

Incidental songs and a little danc- 
ing by Theo and her male assistants 
are of secondary consideration, for it 
is the balloon finish that places Theo 
in the popularity limelight. With the 
illuminated balloon sailing out over 
the heads of the audience and Theo, 
in tights, singing, "Take Me Up With 
You Dearie," assisted by the dandies 
on the darkened stage, the effect is 
pleasing. The balloon idea has been 
used by others, but Theo is scoring 
heavily with it. At the Lincoln Square 
(Anniversary week) her act was a big 
"clean up." Theo helped the interest 
by tossing miniature Teddy bears, 
oranges and other holiday souvenirs 
into the audience. The balloon was 
worked to good advantage and there 
was no mishap. Mark. 



Dean Bros. 

Hand Balancers. 

11 Min.; Full Stage. 

Nothing sensational is attempted, 
although some neat "lifts" are made 
by the taller of the two men. Al- 
though there is no "stalling," the men 
could wo:k faster. The routine is 
along the usual lines. The Deans 
will find favor on the "small time." 

Mark. 



McGarvcy, the female impersonator, 
d'd not appear at the American this 
ween as per billing. With the cancel- 
ling of the Morris contract he also 
cancelled his time on the Loew Cir- 
cu.t. 



Mrs. Myer Cohen has returned to 
New York from Paris. 



Neff and Starr open on the Or 
pheum Circuit, at Spokane, New Year's 
Day. 



Saturday night (Christmas Eve) 
was a dreary sight in the New York 
theatres. Christmas night the attend- 
ance was at the usual point. . To- 
night (New Year's Eve) the theatres 
will probably be crowded. 



Valeska Snratt and Co. (12). 
"Bouffes Varieties" (Special Set* and 

Drops). 
29 Mlns.; Full Stage. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Valeska Suratt's new number is a 
big "girl act" — but it's more than 
that — it's a real prjduction. The 
music was by Ray Goetz, Vincent Bryan 
wrote the lyrics and Joe Smith staged 
it With a company that includes the 
clever Fletcher Norton and a bevy 
of dainty, pretty girls of just the real 
"pony" size Miss Suratt opened Mon- 
day with what should prove one of 
the big successes of the vaudeville 
season. There are four scenes includ- 
ing an exterior and an interior that 
would do credit to a big show. The 
dandy costumes worn by the girls — 
fo r changes made — were in tone 
with the settings and they too indi- 
cated that no expense had been spared. 
"The French Flip-Flop" by Mr. Nor- 
ton and the girls was a snappy song 
and dance, but faded when Miss Sur- 
att appeared in a flowered hoop-skirt 
and sung "When Broadway Was a Pas- 
ture." This was put over excellently 
and greatly appreciated. In a beauti- 
ful oriental costume Miss Suratt scor- 
ed again with a pretty melody "Ara- 
bia" with Mr. Norton. There were 
other novelties including a circus 
number which won favor, and the act 
concluded with a wedding scene. Miss 
Suratt's costumes are all beauties. The 
story lacks cohesion but that can be 
quickly remedied, und then the act 
should win much favor and commend- 
ation. J. B. Pulaski. 



The Lehmans. (2.) 

Singing. 

8 Mins.; Four. 

National, San Francisco. 

Well dressed, with winning person- 
alities and good voices, together with 
the evident desire to please, "The Leh- 
mans" present a very delectable and 
satisfactory offering. The woman at- 
tired In a neat evening gown, opens 
with "Cislssima," effectivelly render- 
ed. A boy, about twelve years old, 
planted In the audience, conies in on 
the second number, taking stage for 
the third and accompanying' on the 
piano. The youngster, a manly look- 
ing little chap, harmonizes excellently 
in the duet work. He should be fea- 
tured to the extent of putting over a 
single number. In third position fol- 
lowing a sketch that left the audl- 
tiuo in an apathetic mood, the act 
scored a wave of applause, fountain. 



Rita Gould. 

Sougs. 

l.'I Mins.; One. 

Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Klta Gould Is the newest addition 
to the ranks of clever women with a 
repertoire of songs. She is a young 
pretty brunette. sne has expression 
and a sort of quiet animation that 
helped her score. "Its Got To Be 
Some One That I Love" proved a capi- 
tal opening sontf. "I Love It," fol- 
lowed and won big applause. "Lovey 
Joe" was excellently handled. "Mari- 
ola Do the Cuhonola" also won favor. 
Miss Gould was liked immensely. 

J. 11. Pulaski. 



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VARIETY 



PKNNANT WINNERS. 

An epidemic of colds seemed to 
ha\e Whallan & Martell's "Pennant 
Winners" In its grasp last week when 
that attraction held the boards In the 
Bronx. There were at least four of 
the principals in the company who 
were suffering from husky throats. 

The organization is presenting a 
two-act p*ece called "ilarum Scar- 
urn." The book, by Keller Mack and 
Frank Orth, is nothing to brag about 
but withal it suffices as a skeleton 
upon which to hang some fifteen mu- 
sical numbers and gives a number of 
actors, actresses and chorus ladies an 
opportunity to disport themselves. 

The first act Is in the dining room 
of "The Hofbrau Haus" in New . ork. 
Then the entire cast without any ap- 
parent season is shifted to Spain for 
the last half of the entertainment. As 
burlesque audiences do not demand a 
plausible story where there are plenty 
of songs and girls, the "Pennant Win- 
ners" fill the bill. 

The first act is the better of the two 
as far as the dressing of the produc- 
tion and the selection of musical num- 
bers goes. Here the chorus make 
five changes. All of the costumes 
with the possible exception of the last 
worn, are quite up to the standard. 
In the last act there is but one change 
from the opening costume, and that 
is into strip tights for the finale, al- 
though there is a time when the 
girls overdress the tights with auto 
coats for the "Honk Honk" number. 

Of the principals Elmer Tenley, the 
featured comedian, Is a host in him- 
self, and he works hard throughout 
to keep things moving. Tenley is the 
burlesque type of Irishman long fa- 
miliar to the patrons of that form of 
entertainment. He is fairly clean in 
his delineation of the character of 
Mike Mahoney. There isn't a taint 
of the suggestive or profane in the 
first act. In the second the few 
"cuss" words heard all issue from the 
lips of Tenley. 

William Collins and J. W. Sherry 
in the roles of Mike Clancy and Dan- 
druff Blotch respectively, were his 
feeders and they, although both suf- 
fering from colds, filled that capac- 
ity admirably. Collins as Clancy has 
a particularly difficult role because he 
conflicts as an Irishman with the prin- 
cipal comedian. It is also highly im- 
probable that a Clancy would be the 
manager of "The Hofbrau Haus." The 
role is one decidedly for a German 
comedian. If this were done and the 
contrast effected, the value of the 
show would be enhanced. 

The other men of the cast have 
nothing but "bits" and do not shine 
particularly excepting in the olio. It 
is quite evident the "bits" have just 
been filled in this manner so as to 
give strength to the olio. William 
McGarry, of McGarry and McGarry, 
dancers, plays the "straight" with or- 
dinary success. 

Of the women, a necessity in which 
the show is badly lacking. May Yuir 
stands out as the loader. She is 
charming, vivacious and possesses 
that elusive quality known as mag- 
netism, managing to deliver her songs 
over the footlights in a manner that 
is highly acceptable to t.ho*n in front. 
The only other female principal 



IRWIN'S BIG SHOW. 

Philadelphia, Dec. 29. 

Fred lrwln has whipped his "Big 
Show" into a fast moving, snappy, 
musical burlesque show which is a big 
improvement over what was seen 
earlier in the season. In the recon- 
struction, several bits of material 
which have been in use before in the 
Irwin shows are used, but they have 
been worked in cleverly and are hand- 
led in good shape. What gives the 
"Big Show" its principal speed is the 
lively stepping bunch of girls with the 
show. In keeping his girls in view, 
Irwin hits the right mark for bur- 
lesque and he has added color and life 
by setting a swift pace at the start 
and never letting it lag. The * Big 
Show" is well supplied with good 
looking girls, hard workers and girls 
who know how to work the numbers 
up. This in itself is a great help to 
a burlesque show and Irwin is lucky 
in getting this bunch together. 

The addition of Ida Crispl has been 
of considerable help, for this little 
woman is right in the front rank of 
comediennes. Miss Crispi has no reg- 
ular part in either of the two pieces 
used, but gets into view very often 
and always puts something over. Her 
eccentric dance which she has been 
doing some time now is just as funny 
as ever and it puts a bright spot in 
the early part. The "Postal Card" 
song is still listed and is worked up 
through the audience, Miss Crispi do- 
ing a lot of the catch-as-catch-can 
stuff. This number might give way 

Eleanor Revere. Last week she had 
a cold, too. They both dress well and 
are real lively girls. 

The one other female character is 
the daughter of the comedian. The 
role is played by Anna Myers, a lit- 
tle girl who fills the odd moments 
that the part requires and then drops 
back into the ranks of the chorus. Her 
single opportunity came in the second 
act. A bit of business had worked 
up the cue to her number and she sang 
"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" 
so effectively she stopped the show. 
The girl is not given any opportunity 
to dress and works in her chorus cos- 
tumes. 

There is a harmonica number in 
the first act, headed by Kitty Hess, 
from the chorus. It was one of the 
hits of the early portion. 

The action during the last part, sit- 
uations, lines and business, all have a 
familiar ring. The night the show 
was reviewed it might have been cut 
short because of the fact that the lat- 
ter part of the evening was devoted to 
a carnival of athletics, The finish as 
it was shown was very weak. 

The olio is made up of four acts, 
all drawn from the principals. Mc- 
Garry and McGarry with a singing and 
dancing turn have an act good enough 
for any big time vaudeville bill. Col- 
lins and Sherry, presented "The Bat- 
tle of Too Soon," in the second posi- 
tion. A song has been interpolated 
in it. Revere and Yuir offered a sing- 
ing act next, with one suffering from 
cold. The Three Hanlons closed this 
portion of the proceedings with a solid 
hit. 

There are a lot of things that might 
be done to the show to make it a much 
better entertainment. Fred. 



to something fresher. She has a couple 
of bits in the burlesque, finishing the 
show with her rough-house dance with 
Larry McCale. The only time Miss 
Crispi gets into the business of the 
show is when she twists the old elec- 
tion speech into a suffragette bit and 
it brought a riot. Miss Crispi has 
always been a very useful girl about 
u burlesque show and she is making 
good every way in this one. 

The first part is not much more 
than a bunch of "bits" with musical 
numbers and specialties worked in to 
keep the speed up, while the 
"Frenchee" piece remains as the bur- 
lesque. In both Larry McCale holds 
up the principal comedy part in ex- 
cellent shape, working quietly and 
making his points score. Joe Brady, 
William Mahoney and Lester Pike are 
the principal supporters for McCale, 
doing good service whenever the op- 
portunity is offered, while Roy Cum- 
mings and Major Laird come in for a 
share with a couple of "bits" cleverly 
handled. 

But in giving the men in the show 
full credit for their help, it is the 
women who set the pace and the fact 
that one or two understudies were at 
work did not appear to hurt the show 
any. Alice Walker had Margaret 
Lennett's part in the opener and did 
nicely with it. Miss Walker, a stat- 
uesque blonde, with a shapely figure 
which looks well in tights or clothes 
can hold some attention on looks. She 
did not get enough out of the money- 
changing bit with McCale and Brady, 
but when she led the march in white 
tights she was there. i^ouise Palmer 
fills the "Frenchee" role in good style, 
putting two or three numbers over in 
a likable manner and showing ability 
to work the opposite to the comedians. 
There are one or two others who staiU 
out for individual honors, Marie Re- 
vere drawing a liberal share for her 
gingery work • throughout the show. 
Work seems to agreew ith Marie, too, 
for there is some weight to this girl. 
With her features hidden under a 
green plume, Marie looked real saucy 
and with Celia Whitniore, who has 
the tights display to herself in the first 
part, they worked up the numbers in 
gingery fashion. Miss Whitniore has 
more of a chance in the burlesque 
and shows to advantage there also, 
along with Helen Gladyings, who has 
a small part. 

Cummings and Gladyings open the 
olio with a pleasing singing and danc- 
ing sketch which they handle nicely. 
Marr and Evans, assisted by Ruth Ir- 
win follow with a lively, pleasing ac- 
robatic number and Brady and Ma- 
honey, in their familiar "Hebrew Fire- 
man and Foreman" specialty are the 
others, the three making up a well 
balanced vaudeville program. 

At no time docs the dialog or busi- 
ness run to any length, there being 
enough numbers distributed in both 
pieces to keep the action up to a fast 
pace. Fred Irwin did not inject any 
innovations when he made over the 
"Big Show" but he has put in the 
speed and action which it needed and 
those who like a lively, musical show 
with a lot of good looking, prettily 
dressed girls supporting the princi- 
pals, who know how to perforin their 
work, will accept the "Big Show" as 
good return for their money. 

(Jcurge M. Young. 



COLUMBIA BURLESQUEKS. 

A two-act piece named "A Parisian 

Temptation" overlays the "Columbia 

Burlesquers." A long olio of four acts 
divides the two sections. 

Thirteen principals and sixteen 
chorus girls are In the show. Little 
else is there to attract attention. 
Laughs now and again are brought 
out by the comedy produced through 
the tramp character played by Frank 
O'Brien. Among the women Nellie 
Florede secures the most with songs, 
in the pieces and during her olio act. 
In the latter Miss Florede has a couple 
of spicy numbers. The hit of the show 
is her "Honeymoon Glide," during 
which the only "production" to a num- 
ber male its showing. 

Another song to score was a French 
si lection by Marguerite Chabauty, who 
piayed a Frenchy part. A very slight 
"wiggle" brought the French woman 
and girls back several times. Miss 
Chabauty had a couple of other num- 
bers. It looked as though she held 
herself in at the Columbia last week, 
and as if she might deliver a regular 
* cooch" where allowed. Her appear- 
ance could be greatly improved by a 
less severe style of hair dressing. In 
contrast to her Miss Florede looked 
girlishly pretty in the pieces, with her 
hair hanging down the back. It was 
"up" for the olio. 

Besides staging the show, Mr. Stev- 
ens is principal comedian, essaying a 
"Dutchman" though never approach- 
ing one. His sneeze and "Aint it 
warm?" are retained. 

W. S. Swor, who also plays a tramp 
opposite O'Brien, won an equal laugh 
with the latter when reappearing in 
good comedy evening dress make up. 
Swor got into the olio through becom- 
ing a "two-act" with Miss Florede for 
her last song, using the forgotten "I'm 
Going Away" with the aisle business. 

Among the selections are a couple 
of old ones. O'Brien and Swor waste 
their time singing "American Man," 
and May Nash, a pretty girl with a 
nice voice leads "Just For a Girl." 
The entire chorus almost are brought 
into this number, displaying some 
very weak voices, though the singing 
quality of the show as a whole is ex- 
tremely good. It is sustained by the 
principals. One chorister, somewhat 
stout, sang "Star of My Dreams" quite 
nicely, earning an encore. 

The piece is farcical, and draggy. 
There are too many principals. The 
Banta Brothers have important roles 
in two instances. 

A little money changing and 
imaginary" bits are about the only 
comedy incidents apart from the work 
of the tramps. Of the sixteen choris- 
ters, two are pretty enough to stand 
the spotlight upon them. Several 
changes of costume run mostly to 
tights, though always attractive. 

The Banta Brothers have a diversi- 
fied olio act. Were they to frame up 
a turn of shorter running time, it 
would be much better. For burlesque 
it is well adapted. With a rearrange- 
ment should come new uniforms, but 
evening clothes would be preferable. 

Helen Jessie Moore, a principal in 
the pieces describes poses by the 
chorus girls. In announcing, Miss 
Moore says "Gentlemen and Ladies." 
The "lhing pictures" are very ordi- 
nary. Mr. O'Brien closed the olio with 
his singing monolog. 



VARIETY 



21 



PLAZA. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,250.) 

Last Monday the Plaza Music Hall 
swung back in line as a regular vaude- 
ville house. The inaugural perform- 
ance on Monday found the house 
crowded to capacity at both perform- 
ances under the usual "2 2-act" pol- 
icy. 

Sixteen acts and an illustrated song 
singer, made up the bill. Out of 
a possible 16 but four scored a bulls- 
eye hit. The show as a whole is not 
wholly up to the Morris standard. This 
may be because of the fact that there 
was a disappointment or two or it 
might have been that the manage- 
ment figured that Vesta Victoria, the 
headliner, did not need a strong bill 
about her. If the latter was the "dope" 
they were very much mistaken. 

As a headliner and a box office at- 
traction Miss Victoria may fill the ex- 
pectations of the management, but 
it' the house depends largely upon 
the comment created with the initial 
show a mistake has been made. 

Miss Victoria held the stage 
for exactly forty minutes, singing 
four new numbers in addition to "Now 
1 Have to Call Him Father" and "Poor 
John." The latter number was given 
after the audience had stopped the 
show for exactly five minutes. Her first 
number was "A. B. C. D. B. F. G." 
which she sang clad in a sort of a 
"nurse" costume. It has a tinge of 
"blue" and it will never rank 
as a successor to her big hits. Then 
followed "Skating." This is the song 
that Miss Victoria should have picked 
of the new ones to be featured in- 
stead of "Don't Sing the Chorus" 
which comes later. Interposed be- 
tween the two was the "Father" song. 
The "chorus" number is the one that 
the English singing comedienne has 
selected to be "plugged" and she does 
her very best. After this number the 
show was stopped by applause and 
calls for "Poor John." After the 
house had quieted Miss Victoria stat- 
ed that she would sing a bur- 
lesque on the "Arcady" number from 
"The Arcadians," after which the 
show was stopped again for two min- 
utes and then came the singing of 
"John." 

The opening night she placed the 
one sure fire hit over the footlights. 
The other three acts on the bill in 
the hit class were The Ziguener Quar- 
tet, Billy K. Wells and McLellan (New 
Acts). The first part was opened 
by Al. Waltz, in a skating act, who 
later suffered by comparison with 
McLellan who was down in the clos- 
ing position. Second on the bill was 
an illustrated song singer, who was 
followed by Murphy and Francis, col- 
ored. The Three Lloyds managed 
to fill the fourth position very nicely 
but the show only really got started 
when Renee Graham, who followed, 
did two songs. The Three of Us, La 
Belle Nello, Van Camp followed in 
order, neither strong enough for the 
positions held. 

Then came the Ziguener Quartet, the 
prima donna of which captured the 
house with "All That I Ask Is Love" 
and won an encore. Billy K. Wells 
was next to closing the first part with 



CASINO, PARIS. 

Casino, Paris. 

The opening program at the Casino 
de Paris, under the direction of Jack 
de Frece, is a varied one, and as they 
evidently intend to cater for a mixeJ 
public it should please the new clients 
of this once fashionable house. 
Whether the Casino can definitely run 
as a popular English music hall, with 
vaudeville acts throughout, remains 
to be seen, but it is certainly a cred- 
itable venture which will meet at 
least with the approval of interna- 
tional artistes. There is no reason 
why this unfortunate house should not 
be made to pay its expenses and a rea- 
sonable net profit. It is now offi- 
cially recorded that Albert Cailar, as- 
sisted by his attorney, M. Menage, 
has subletted the establishment from 
Dec. 5 to June 30, 1911. The Al- 
hambra, Bordeaux (the second hall of 
the new company) will open January 
16th. 

The acts appearing for the first 
fortnight at the Casino de Paris are 
Dix & Fox, instrumentalists; Nelly de 
Lerys, comedienne; Michel Brothers, 
acrobats; Les 2 Vandells, clay model- 
lers; Habs Freres, knockabouts; Cnar- 
lier, ventriloquist; Schlax trio, clever 
cyclists; Gimel, local comic; Walter 
Bellonini, versatile juggler; Mason & 
Forbes, funny eccentrics; Mile, de 
Lilo, chanteuse. All these are ex- 
cellent turns. We have also Adams 
in a pantomime, "La Repentante," by 
Beissier, music by Robichon. The 
story is as old as the hills: the be- 
trayed lover, who learns that his 
sweetheart has run away with an of- 
ficer of his own regiment. She re- 
pents and would regain the heart of 
her former betrothed, but he now loves 
a good looking honest girl, and mar- 
ries her, while the prodigal returns 
home to find her mother dead, and is 
spurned by her father. There is 
nothing to do but die, and this she 
does by falling into a chair to the 
strains of low music. Tom Davie's 
trio, with motoring in the air, also 
have a big position on the program. 
While two motor cyclists are spinning 
around the "wheel of death" the ap- 
paratus is hoisted towards the flies. 
so that they are cycling on an in- 
clined cage without a bottom. The 
act is not exactly new, but quite risky. 
The names of all the officials are set 
forth on the printed program. After 
Jack de Frece as director we read 
G. W. Cerald is administrator, W. 
Russell, bookkeeper. M. Arnaud "Cir- 
cuit Variety Representative"; Van 
Damme, stage manager; Marius Bu- 
signy, "Regisseur" (which in French 
also means stage manager); Henry 
Monnier, Secretary; L. picard, hill in- 
spector; BouMenger, controller; H. 
Delcellier (coming last) musical di- 
rector. They might have added the 
call boy and dresser. Ken. 



Mason and Bart as the finishers. The 
latter have a good comedy bar act 
but not one that is suited for the star 
position of the program. The second 
half was opened by Gallando, follow- 
ed by Victoria. Then came the Crom- 
wells. in the juggling turn, with Steve 
Bartle as next to closing and Mc- 
Lellan as the finisher. The pictures 
were on by 1 1 p. m. f re( /. 



AMERICAN. 

(Estimated Cost of Show, $4,025.) 

Although Christmas Day was a gala 
event at the American Music Hall from 
a box office standpoint, it was far dif- 
ferent from the viewpoint of the ar- 
tists on the stage. At the box office 
there were enough people turned away 
at the matinee performance to have 
filled the house over again, even to the 
standing room, which as it was could 
not hold another person. On the stage 
another aspect entirely was presented. 
The show did not manage to gather any 
perceptible headway until Nana ap- 
peared, with the exception of a brief 
period when the Austin Brothers held 
forth. 

Others who appeared before the six 
minutes allotted to the dancing marvel 
came round were Young and Marks, 
two boyB who opened the show with 
songs and dances; ill. songs, second; 
De Veau, charcoal sketch artist; 
"Pewitt," the mechanical "head," and 
Kara, juggler. 

The latter has scored successfully at 
this theatre time and time again. But 
Monday he missed repeatedly and just 
managed to pass in fair manner. He 
was followed by George W. Day, 
"slightly injured." 

Then came Nana, clad in a new cre- 
ation of black and gold which set off 
her figure to greater advantage and 
made this mistress of the terpsichorean 
art appear more bewitching than ever. 
The audience rose to her and gave 
her the best that it had. The next 
act was billed as "An Old Style Xmas 
Pantomime," "A Harlequinade in 
Black and White" (New Acts). 

Next to closing the first part were 
Spenser Kelly and Marian Wilder. 
Their songs, with a "red Are" finish, 
brought home a good sized score. Just 
before the intermission came "Consul, 
the Great." After witnessing the rou- 
tine of tricks which Alfred Drowisky, 
the trainer, puts him through, one 
might almost expect the beast to step 
to the footlights and make a speech 
at the conclusion of the act, in which 
he was "a riot." 

Joe Deraming and Co. opened the 
second part and were the first gen- 
uine laugh producers. Second in this 
portion were Hrengk's Parisian Models, 
which elicited applause. They were 
followed by Those Three Fellows, who 
mildly duplicated their success here 
In the early spring. 

The Metzzetti Troupe were the ac- 
robatic feature. In the eight min- 
utes on the stage they presented a 
wonderful routine of twists and jumps. 

The Karno Company this week pre- 
sents "A Night in An English Music 
Hall," the dual laughter and applause 
hit of the show. 

The Four Sullivan Brothers (New 
Acts) and Cycling Demons were the 
tailenders of the show. Fred. 



I'ill> Mrehaii, formerly with the 
Sam T. .lack show, has been signed by 
Gordon \ .North to replace Hayden T. 
Clifford in The Merrv Whirl." 



FULTON THEATRE. 

(Estimated Cost of Show $1,875.) 

Back to straight vaudeville, the 
Fulton resumed its old policy with the 
opening Christmas holiday perform- 
ances turning people away. The "12- 
Act" bill was a combination of Morris- 
Ijoew acts, booked through the Morris 
agency, and from the way the audi- 
ence howled its approval »ionday 
night, the shows gave big satisfac- 
tion. 

The bill did not get much of a start 
until Allen Shaw, with his coin palm- 
ing and card tricks mystified the audi- 
ence so that it gave him a lot of ap- 
plause. 

Lew Welch and Co. in "Levlnsky's 
Old Shoes" were the laughing hit of 
the first part. LaBelle Clarke and 
her high school horse did well in "No. 
~>" position, and gave the bill a touch 
of novelty which was appreciated. 
Both animal and rider acquitted them- 
selves creditably. 

Harry Mayo, formerly of the Em- 
pire City 4, got a hand when he walk- 
ed out and every one of his songs 
went big. Four songs were put over 
in Harry's usual manner and the sing- 
er could have used another number 
to advantage. 

Breen Brothers and the Georgia 
Campers (colored) romped away with 
the honors of tne second half. The 
Breens, with their Dutch comedy and 
parodies, kept going until they ran 
out of gags, songs and speeches. The 
colored singers and dancers worked 
like beavers and "cleaned up" from 
the viewpoint of the Fulton regulars. 
Perhaps the festive spirit of the young 
people present helped the Campers, 
but they put in the ginger that struck 
them just right and the result was in 
their favor. 

Lyons and Cullum had one of the 
best acts on the bill. They followed 
the Intermission, but it wasn't long 
before the audience was convinced 
that the man was a good imitator and 
whistler and the woman could dance. 

Moving pictures were shown at 
10.45 o'clock. 

Ede8tus, Hazel and Hawkins, Vara- 
dys and the Tod Nods, (New Acts). 

Mark. 



GANK'S MANHATTAN. 

The Christmas week bill at Gane's 
Manhattan was wobbly, and even an 
excellent run of pictures failed to 
give the show the proper stimulant. 
The audience maintained a silence 
that must have been painful to the 
people on the stage. It was heavy 
going and a glimpse of the bare toot- 
sies of Carniencita failed to start any- 
thing. 

Belmont's juggling act was fair. By- 
row and Clare, with singing and talk- 
ing sketch, fairly well received, and 
Davies and Wallon pleased with com- 
edy acrobatics. 

"The Nine Krazy Kids," a "school 
room act" entertained in spots, the 
dancing of George S. Douglass being 
a redeeming feature. Jo.. Morris also 
works hard to please The turn needs 
some attention Mark. 



.Vena Blake, of musical comedy 
fame and who created one of the orig- 
inal roles in "The (lirl From Rec- 
tor's." will join the Julian Kltinge 
show next week to play the part of 
Marcia. 



Haines and Crawford are at the 

Colonial an 1 llammerstejn's this week. 
Tin- last time also the act appeared 
al these houses was when playing both 
the same week. 



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BILLS NEXT WEEK 



m:\v YORK. 



1IKTH AVENUE. 
* ":i rri»- J>e M«»r 
()iliv;i 

Knouev and Bent 
Homer Miles and 

Co. 
"A Turkish Rath" 
Marshall M o n t- 

gomery 
Muslkal Girls 
Lea and Luclfers 

HAMMEKSTE1VS. 
Valeska Surutt ami 

Co. 
Ht-rnard and Weston 
RcrnnrdI 

Morton and Moore 
Harry Ifreen 
Doherty Sisters 
Grubcr's Animals 
The Navos 

COLONIAL. 
Gertrude Hoffman 
.lane Couthrope and 

Co. 
George Austin 

Moore. 
McConnell and Simp- 
son 
Yvette 

Arlington Four 
Three Livingstons 
(Others to All) 

ALHAMBRA. 
Umar and Gabriel 
Roland West and 

Co. 
Mabel Derra 
Smith and Melnottes 
Big City Four 
Golden Troupe 
Conrad and Winton 
Spadonl 

BRONX. 
Eva Tanguay 
Ed. F. Reynard 
Gordon, Eldrld and 

Co. 
Raymond and Cav- 
erly 

Sharkey, Glesler and 
Lewis 
Perdersen Bros. 
Strolling Players 
(Others to fill) 

OKPIIEUM. 

Nat Wills 

John B. Hymer and 

Co. 
"Rolfonlans" 
Bernard and Weston 
Trovato 
Seldom's Venus 



Morrlsey Sisters and 
Brothers 

Martliu'tH and Syl- 
vester 
Chas. Ahearn Troupe 

"Yankte" and 
"Dixie" 

G It KEN POINT. 

("has. Grapewln and 
Co. 

"The Little Strang- 
er" 

Kalmar and Brown 

Henry Clive 

Ellis-Nowlln Troupe 

(!arlln. Steele and 
Conlin 

(Others to nil) 

AMERICAN. 
Vesta Uietorla 
Leon a Pam 
Nana 

Zlgeuner Quartet 
Hlake's Circus 
Frank Hartley 
Edward Todd 
Renee Grahame 
Tod Nods 
Al Waltz 
Three of Us 
Billy K. W»lls 

PLAZA. 
Geo. Lashwood 
Montgomery and 

Moore 
Karno Co. 
"Georgia Campers" 
Allan Shaw 
I^ew Welch and Co. 
Harry Mayo 
"Harllnqulnade" 
La Belle Nello 
Edith Leroy 
Breen Bros. 
Dora Martini 
Cycling Demons 
Mile Clark 
La Belle Clark 
Mile. Berthe 

FULTON. 
Kara 
Lillian Burt and 

"Picks" 
Van Camp 
Three of Us 
Three Lloyds 
William Dick 
Henry and Young 
Lewis and Wolf 
Von Hoff 
Howard Trio 
Blcknells 
(Two to fill) 



CINCINNATI. 



COLUMBIA. 

Maclyn Arbuekle 
Four Fords 
Hayes and Johnson 
Conroy and LeMalre 
Josle Heather 
Four Londons 
Lawrence and Fitz- 
gerald 
The Hrunins 

ORPHEUM. 
Four Diving Norlns 



and 



M 1 dd 1 e t on 

Spellmyer 
Three Yoscarrys 
Alva York 
Williams & Tucker 
Viollnsky 

Lamont's Cockatoos 
Mattle Lockette 
Willie and Josle 

Barrows 
(Two to fill) 



CHICAGO. 



MAJESTIC 
Stone and Kallcz 
Claude Gilllngwater 

and Co. 
Adelaide Norwood 
Dan Burke and 

Wonder Girls 
Wynn and Jennings 
Kenny, Nobody and 

Piatt 
Frank L. Gregory 

Troupe 
Fred Duprez 
Satsuda Japs 

AMERICAN. 
Charles Blgclow 



and 



Trovollo 
Cliff Gordon 
Wm. Morrow 

Co. 
"Annie Laurie" 
Juliet 
Dorla Trio 
Ed. Latell 
Four Henrys 
Probst 

Carpos Bros. 
Matthews and Ban 

non 
Rawson and June 
Randall 
Alblnl 
Larola 



CORRESPONDENCE 

Unlets otherwise noted, the following reports are for the current week. 



WALTER K. HILL 

(Walt) . 
RepreMotatnre 
Residence: Hotel Grant 



CHICAGO 



VARIETY'S 
CHICAGO OFFICE 

167 Dearborn St. 
'Phone 4401 Central. 



Advertisements and News Will Be Aooepted at the Chicage Offloa, for tne Current 
iMue of VABinTT, Unto 10 o'clock Thursday Morning. 



MAJESTIC (Lyman O. Glover, mgr.).— 
Monday night the audience went after every- 
thing; on the bill as though they were back- 
ing up their plates for more turkey— they 
liked the repast and wanted their fill, Insist- 
ing upon getting big measure and demanding 
it just as any well-pleased audience should. 
The over-generoue distribution of applause in- 
dicated to the regulars that the house was 
packed with holiday pleasure-seekers and be- 
cause everybody and everything went with a 
boom regardless It was made more evident 
that the usual devotees of Majestic vaudeville 
were not in the ascendency. Al Jolson made 
the biggest applause hit any "single" has 
pulled down on this stage in nine months. His 
singing scored, his monolog was laughed at, 
his whistling was applauded and his general 
conduct as a black-face entertainer indicated 
unquestioned ability. The class of the show 
and its second biggest applause hit was easily 
the distinction due Bessie Wynn. She has 
vastly improved since she re-entered vaude- 
ville at this theatre several months ago, and 
while she then appeared to be the daintiest 
and classiest single woman these audiences 
had Been, she now makes trebly good her 
standing as a singer almost without a vaude- 
ville peer and a dainty, graceful and peachy 
girl beyond cavil. She had beautiful gowns 
and delicate "flxins" for her costume 
changes, danced lightly as a feather and in 
singing voice and demean developed a com- 
bination delight to the eye and ear which 
this stage has not made known since she was 
here before. Howard Judge and Tuohy and 
Tuohy were programed for the two first num- 
bers. In this position the Balzars offered an 
act of lelgerdemaln which scored heavily. 
The straight man proved uncommonly deft in 
coin manipulations, and the comedian handled 
the laughs expertly. Gladys Clark and Henry 
Bergman gave their neat song and talk 
specialty to appreciation and pulled down 
hearty applause for their dancing finish. The 
Barrows-Lancaster Co. won accustomed favor 
with "Tactics." Under New Acts will be 
found Bessie Brown Ricker and Marvelous 
"Dick" ; both acts scored. Burr Mcintosh 
and Co. cleverly acted a good Western sketch, 
"The Ranchman," in feature place and bill- 
ing. "Courtiers" put on a lot of "side" and 
took lots of time with minuets while develop- 
ing a good musical act. While brasses blared 
the bombardment of "Fort Abejacobs" set up 
riotous sound the audience finally capitulat- 
ing to the "kind applause" incentive which 
turned a refined spclalty Into a replica of the 
garment workers' strike. WALT. 

AMERICAN (Wm. Morris, Inc., mgr.; agent, 
direct).— Since the inauguration of Marathon 
vaudeville on the Morris time, Chicago has 
never been favored with such a well balanced 
bill as the American carries this week. Right 
up to the closing number it is doubtful If 
more than a dozen people left the house 
Monday afternoon when the attendance reach- 
ed the capacity mark because of the double 
holiday. There were several big hits regis- 
tered, but to Brown and Cooper fall the top 
honors. The pair were forced to several bows 
and even after the lights were extinguished 
the house called for more. Frosinl on next 
to closing held the house in a trance and 
scored one of the big hits. Considering the 
time and position, Frosini accomplished rather 
a remarkable feat to hold the audience and 
deserves double credit. Another number to 
gain favor was the Four Amaranths, who re- 
peated last week's success and look good for 
another week. Here Is some "classy" offering 
for a music hall bill. Mlddleton and Spell- 
meyer, presenting "A Texas Wooing," must 
also be catalogued among the hits for the 
playlet easily gained its ehare of honors clos- 
ing the first part. And away down in the 



BROWN 



second half James J. Morton corralled his 
usual impression. Morton has played the 
house off the boards, but his reception spelled 
welcome with a capital W. Aud last, but not 
least, comes the Four Musical Avolos crowd- 
ing their way into the hit column. The 
quartet of musicians brought out the first 
real noise ot the show in an early spot aud 
made it comparatively easy for the rest to 
follow. Tom (Juigley, one of the most popular 
music men ot Chicago, assisted by Phil 
Schwartz at the piano, introduced several 
new songs featuring "Blarney Kate," au Irish 
number with au impressive melody. Quig- 
ley's voice is strong enough to curry him 
through anywhere. The pair were on rather 
early but nevertheless walked away with a 
hit. After Jacobs and Farbell opened, Flo 
Jacobson plugging Ted Snyder songs, enter- 
tained for a lew miuutes. Paul Gordon, 
working single, offered a routine of sen- 
sational bicycle riding. Gordon is one of the 
best in his line, lie does no stalling, but 
gets right to the heart of his work aud keeps 
his audience interested right to the finish. 
Johnson and Wells were well received as was 
Maxini and Bobby (.second week). Cllvette 
added a little variety to the program with his 
shadowgraphlng. Luttie Miller overworked 
herself. Miss Miller has a routine that car- 
ries possibilities, but as presented at the 
music hall, is below the average murk. The 
Carplos Brothers went fairly well, followed 
by Juliet. Juliet got a slow start but soon 
had the house laughing and won out with 
ease. "The Stolen Story" with a corking 
good cast and a better climax worked the 
house up to a nervous point and eased them 
down with a thud. The sketch finished well. 
The Juggling Jordans, one of the best of 
troupe club jugglers closed ftrong. A neat 
looking youngster, who works right up with 
the rest. of the family, does wonders for ap- 
pearance. Larola closed the long show with 
some eccentric ' tricks that amused through- 
out. WYNN. 



STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe, mgr.).— 
Harry Hastings heads one of the very biggest 
laughing shows of the period. It was all for 
fun and fun for all ; while bedlam broke loose 
and good cheer abounded from pit to dome. 
Often an attempt to speak lines was foolhardy. 
Between times, however, there were intervals 
of music and song, relays of dances and grace- 
ful glidings, a wealth of beautiful wardrobe 
and something above the average run of pretty 
girls to sustain it. Hastings cut into the 
comedy frequently and led a sailor number 
with a brace of English songs which he sings 
effectively. Tom Coyne is really the principal 
comedian. He is decent and clean in all his 
doings, and manages to get the best side of 
every point exposed to view at the proper 
time and sends the laugh-stuff along boom- 
Ingly as the Irishman. Viola Sheldon Is the 
prima donna, and splendidly indeed does she 
manipulate her tones in a popular ballad 
number and In a grand opera selection. The 
beauty of the show is Mona Raymond, blythe 
and blonde, and she, too, gets into the num- 
ber scheme becomingly, working hard, and 
often vastly to the good of the entertainment. 
Hill. Cherry and Hill open the olio, which 
contains Rawson and June as "Extra Fea- 
tures," and the Exposition Four "Especially 
Engaged." May Corey sang to motion photo- 
graphs as illustrations, and made a hit. She 
was also conspicuous in the burlesque as a 
number leader, and when taking a place among 
the shapely ones was not dimmed by any of the 
charmers. "A Trip to the Golden West," the 
burlesque, set in rugged landscape, started off 
like a prairie drain^. but it didn't take long 
to turn again to the "bug-house" element 
which had made the first part, "A Night at 



the Club," so lively and entertaining. The 
names of six men are programmed as con- 
cerned in the production, but of all the work 
thus listed, the number staging deserves the 
especial mention, enhanced by beautiful gowns 
and good-looking girls who carry them. 

WALT. 



Walter F. Keefe, of "T. B. C," has booked 
a vaudeville show for this week Into the 
Calumet, South Chicago, as an experiment. 
Upon the outcome from a business viewpoint 
will depend the future policy of the bouse. 

Col. Thompson, manager of the American 
Music Hall, has been elected permanent chair- 
man of the Firemen's Benefit Committee. The 
local managers' association at a late meeting 
decided to hold the benefit at the Auditorium 
Theatre, Jan. 13, giving two shows. The per- 
formance is expected to top anything of Its 
kind ever held In this city. 

Hilly Mann, having closed with George Van's 
Minstrel act, is offering a single in vaude- 
ville. Mann has been booked over the United 
time, opening In Erie next week. 

Dave Martin has been under the care of a 
local osteopath for the past few weeks suffer- 
ing from a nervous breakdown. 

E. P. Churchill, business manager of "T. 
B. C," went to Kansas City to spend the 
holidays with Mrs. Churchill's family. The 
stork took advantage of the occasion to pre- 
sent the Churchllls with a daughter Christmas 
Eve. and while the mother is seriously HI, 
it is believed that there is no imminent 
danger. 

Some of the local theatrical delegation 
who had homes went to them for Christmas. 
"Tink" Humphries, of the W. V. A., made 
tracks for Lansing and Walter F. Keefe, of 
"T. B. C," went to Oshkosh. 

Making up for the usual ante-holiday drop 
In business our theatres profited enormously 
upon the Saturday, Sunday and Monday at- 
tendance. Some of the downtown houses gave 
Sunday matinees as an extra help and In all 
cases the Sunday night and two Monday per- 
formances were given to capacity. 

Rosalie Muckenfuss has closed an agreement 
to book the Galveston Theatre, Galveston, and 
the Majestic in Mobile. 

Lee Muckenfuss Is home for the holidays 
after spending several weeks in charge of the 
Fargo branch of the W. V. A. Muckenfuss 
has secured the booking of eight houses in 
and around North Dakota for the association 
and predicts the landing of a number of 
others early In the year. A new house, to 
be called the Orpheum, Is being erected In 
Fargo and is expected to be ready for occu- 
pancy about Feb. 13. The house will have a 
capacity of 1,500 and will play six acts 
weekly, booked through the association. 
Three Fargo business men are financing the 
venture. 

Mabel Johnston, the ventriloquist, has ar- 
ranged to go abroad in February, for her first 
appearance on the other side. 

Chas. E. Hodkins made the trip to Joplin 
last week to be on hand for the Christmas 
dinner which he annually gives to the at- 
taches of the Lyric and the performers on the 
Hodkins Circuit who arc able to assemble 
there for the occasion. 

John Collins, of the Orpheum office, New 
York, came home for Christmas bringing with 
him his bride. 

West and Van Slcklen reached town Monday 
from a tour of the S-C Circuit, which has 
kept them busy Bince last August. They may 
play a few weeks of Paul Qoudron bookings 
In this vicinity. 

Sophie Hrandt, Georgia Calne and Van Rens- 
selaer Wheeler lead the company which opened 
at the Grand Opera House for two weeks of 
"Mme. Troubadour." 



"The Arcadians." Including Frank Moulan, 
Julia Sanderson and Connie Edlss, began a 
three works' stay at the Illinois, Christmas 
Monday. 



"Up and Down Broadway," led by Eddie Foy 
and Emma Carus, started Christmas afternoon 



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Clifton Crawford beads the "Throe Twins," 
playing the Chicago Opera House, where the 
piece owe before had a long and successful 
run. 



The American will give an extra show, start- 
ing at lL.'W, New Years Eve. 



Henry W. Savage is presenting "The Little 
Damozel"' at the Whitney, booked to stay as. 
long as it turns a profit. 



After a week's darkness, the Colonial opened 
Christinas Eve for Raymond Hitchcock in "The 
Man Who Owns Broadway." 



Bailey and Austin continue at the Cort with 
"Two Men and a Girl' until Saturday night. 
Henry Kolker presents ■The Creat Name" 
there New Year's. 



.Jules Von Tilzer plays the Wllllard and 
Wilson Avenue for Frank Q. Doyle a full week 
each, starting .Ian. 1>. 




Walter S. liutterneld, the Michigan vaude- 
ville magnate, is starting to branch out; he 
has leased the Stone Theatre. Flint, and will 
present road combinations there. 



Vietoi Kremer has succeeded in inducing 
Chief Leroy Stewart to lift the police ban 
from "The Angleworm Wiggle," a coon ditty 
which some performers insist upon singing 
alter the manner the title is written. Kremer 
has promised that theatre managers shall be 
sponsors for the way the song shall be sung. 



Mr. and Mrs. checkers Von Hampton met 
Santa Claus at the airshaft of their flat last 
Saturday, and he presented them with a little 
son. At this writing, Checkers is associated 
with a lo'-al music publisher and will add the 
boy to his "boosting'' staff directly. 



Frederick Helder, who has been playing 
"night stands" with his own company in this 
vicinity, was married In Watseka. 111., 10, to 
Bettle Hamilton, and closed the show to enjoy 
his honeymoon and the holidays In Chicago. 



A receiver has been asked for the Jefferson, 
South Halstcd Street, by Emil Seckbach, one 
of the stockholders. Mismanagement is charged. 

George Wilson, stage manager of the Star, 
was feloniously assaulted by Joseph De Sousa, 
the theatre watchman, 21. An Iron bar In the 
hands of De Sousa fractured Wilson's skull, 
and he was rescued from possible fatal results 
by the night watchman, who Is in charge of 
Alber's bears. 



Joseph Aller, of Lester and Aller, came In 
frcm Texas last Saturday, where he has been 
appearing as a specialist with stock companies 
for some time. 



The Doughertys, a Team playing the Far 
West, have separated, and Miss Dougherty 
has Joined Virginia Lee Carter in an act. 



Word comes from the South that "Punch" 
Wheeler, the well-known circus press agent, 
is spending his winter lay-off doing publicity 
work for the International Aviators, playing 
cities down that way. Wheeler says that hav- 
ing been with "fly-by-night" companies, he Is 
weU-equipped to join a "fly-by-day" outfit. 

Hill Rice is in Pennsylvania picking out 
Masonic lodges and Elks clubs to benefit from 
prospective performances of Pollack's Winter 
Circus which starts its season Jan. !> at Can- 
ton. O. 



Morris and Kramer were presented with two 
attachments upon tin ir salary, at the Amer- 
ican Music Hall, for Christmas; one by the 
management of the Alcazar Theatre, Chicago, 
for breach of contract, and the other for an 
overdue board-bill of .<1S. 

Dolph Meyers put on the Christmas vaude- 
ville show at the County Jail having first 
acted as Santa Claus over a box of presents 
sent by Pat Casey to the attaches of the 
W. V. A. 

Izzy Welngarten produced "The Musical 
Heiress" at the Columbia Monday, booked for 



a week, and will play the show In the local 
10-20's hereafter. It Is a sixteen person 
musical comedy production, running an hour 
and a half and includes In its action three 
vaudeville specialties. 

Wilbur and Myrtle arrived from the Coast 
last week and have been booked for the Doyle 
time, opening next Monday at the Crystal. 

A brother of the Obereta Sisters was killed 
In a railroad accident Christmas, compelling 
the girls to cancel this week at a St. Paul 
vaudeville house. The young man was alsa 
related to the Delto-Freese Troupe. It Is not 
known whether or not he was a professional. 

APOLLO (Robert Levy, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Arthur Dunn and Marie Glazier, 
Casad and DeVerne, Sarah Sedalia, Charles 
cluster and Co., Baker and DeVere. 

CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer, mgr.; agent, 
Frauk Q. Doyle). — Melnotte Trio, Barney Pa- 
gan and Henrietta Byron, Edith Clifford, Brad- 
ley and Erb, Rondas and Booth. 

W1LLARD (Jones, Liuick &, Schaefer, mgrs. ; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Fassio Trio, Harry 
W. Fields School Kids, Ralph E. Cummlngs 
and Co., Cottrell and Hamilton, Five Alarcous. 

WILSON AVE. (Jones, Linick & Schaefer, 
mgrs. ; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Herman Lieb 
and Co., Five Sully Family, Rathskellar Trio, 
Bingham and Oable, Powell and Wilson. 

VIRGINIA (J. V. Rltchey, mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Imperial Minsirels, Rich- 
ards and Romaine, Irene Russell, Sirronge, 
Wells Bros., Moon and Phillippe, Phil Borg, 
Eldrldge and Barlow. 

BIJOU DREAM (Sigmund Faller, mgr. ; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle, Manola Family, Brad- 
ley and Barnes, Prof. Wassmann, Burkhardt 
and Barry, Original Rags, Hazel Lynch, Mable 
Herbert. 

PREMIER (Charles Schaefer, mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle). — LeVeigne and Johnson, 
Billy Craig, the Russells, Bell Italia Duo, Dor- 
othy Tilford, Jake Wells, Hoppy Bros. 

GEM (Charles Schaefer, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Williams and Hayes, George Bar- 
neli, Mayneld and Day, Jlmmie Rego, Grand 
and Gibson, Prof. Andra and Co. 

ESSEX (Bilharz & Lewis, mgrs. ; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle). — Billy Browning, Sidney 
Sheppard and Co., Ray and Ray, Ethel Mc- 
Donald. 

lOLA (George E. Powell, mgr. ; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Florence Collier, the Renalls, 
Edith Shaw, Barry and Evans. 



SAN FRANCISCO 

By Lester J. Fountain. 

VARIETY'S San Francisco Office. 

IX)8 Market St. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent 
direct).— Road show here this week and 
"Great" Is unanimous verdict. The attendance 
has been turnaway. Joe Jackson, trick cyclist, 
held over, commenced the show with a flying 
start, Qulgley Bros, did not loom up very 
strong. They were moved from seventh to sec- 
ond. Clark and Fletcher appreciated, Mel- 
ville & Hlgglns had a reception and closed 
very big. After the Intermission Howard, 
the ventriloquist, scored immensely. Brothers 
Rlgoletto surprised with their various rou- 
tine, although the apparatus of the cat needs 
brightening. Cross and Josephine moved up 
from "No. 2" to "No. 7," held first honors 
with Rlgolettos. La Pla classy, with spec- 
tacular finish. Advance sale for Alice Lloyd 
engagement next week indicates record-break- 
ing business. 

CHUTES (Ed. Levey, mgr.; agent, Pan- 
tages).— Well balanced show. Thlessen's Pers, 
very good to open ; Kiltie Duo, fair work, but 
coats inexcusably soiled ; Morton-Jewell 
Troupe, frame up and costuming, classy; Hen- 



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derson Ai Thomas, colored, well received; Haw- 
ley 6i Olcott, enjoytd; Murray Bennett, did 
well ; Zaretsky Troupe, youngster and girls 
score for turn. 

WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.).— Selbridges 
Bears, pleases the children ; Beatrice Turner, 
songs, pleased; May Nunnery &. Co. has sketch 
which appealed, with a closing that went im- 
mensely well; Roaunn, violinist, did very 
big ; Happy Jack Gardner & Co. won the 
laughs; Billy Chase, with aongs, solid hit; 
The Rials, eccentric acrobats, well received. 

A panic occurred at the Lyneograph Nickel- 
odeon, on Fillmore St., Sunday afternoon, in 
which, fortuualely, no one was Injured. George 
Bornian, the operator, was the only one to 
suffer injuries, being painfully burned about 
the hands and face while endeavoring to 
smother the flames. From information on 
hand, the son of the proprietor was In the 
operating room at the time arid is said to 
have held a roll of fllm near the machine, 
when it became ignited, causing an explosion. 
Flames quickly spread, destroying three rolls 
of fllm and causing about $2,000 damage. 

Turned and Dahken, fllm agents in this 
city, who purchased the Star Theatre from the 
Graumans several weeks ago, opened the house 
21st with vaudeville, six acts and three pic- 
tures, for live cents. Two matinees and two 
evening performances are given. The Star 
is located on Mission St., near 24th St., two 
blocks above the Wigwam, which will no doubt 
feel the effect of the opposition as it did 
when the Graumans ran the house. At that 
time the Wigwam Amusement Co. made the 
Graumans a proposition to keep the house 
dark, which they accepted, with tlm priv- 
ilege of running vaudeville on Sundays. 

The case pending against Benny Michaels 
and Nathan Her/.og for making copies of the 
Johnson-Jeffries tight pictures ha< again b.-.-n 
continued. It looks as though it is a game 
of "tie-up" for Benny and Nathan until in- 
terest in the Alms has died. 

Pres. Irving C. Ackcrman of the Chutes Is 
contemplating securing the Garnck Theatre 
(old Orpheum). In which he intends install- 
ing M. P. for five cent 




Bert Levey has added two more houses to 
his bookings in this city, whi.-h now make 
eight houses booked by Levey in town, six of 
them playing a split week and two a full 
week. The latest acquisitions to his time are 
the Castro theatre, isth and Castro Sts., and 
the Star, 24th and Mission. 

Mine. Tettrazlnl played to tremendous busi- 
ness for four appearances here at Dreamland 
Kink, barn-like structure, in which Harry 
Lauder played last year. Christmas Eve the 
Diva will sing in the open air from the 
Chronicle Luilding during the busy shopping 
hours. 



Charles E. Mack, supported by a large com- 
pany, presented his three-act Irish play, "Conic 
Back To Erin,'' at the Central Theatre this 
week. 

Manager Art Hhkman is ba-k on the job 
at the Chutes J, din Boob handled the ama- 
teurs durum the ;ibs. m ■•• of the ■ Amateur 
King." 

Otto Zie^ler. fifteeell to tW. lit y VIHTS ago 

the acknowledged I" er of bnyel,- riders and 
known as 'The Little |>. mon," is lying prob- 
ably fatallv ill in San Jo.--. Should he re- 
cover the ph\>iciaii- .-late he will probably 
be blind< d for' life. Zi< cler has for years con 
ducted a cafe in San Jo... w 1 1 i ■ 1 1 has been the 
headquarn r- for | » > t 1 1 1 1 k ami theatrieal peo 

Pi"- __ __ 

Shaym \ King an salting their eoiu in C.ili 
fornia r< al e.-tate. 



The Musical Miller.- arrivid from Australia 
last week. 

The rumors of a r< eom-iliat ion hetwicn Ivdb 
and Dill, whieh have been prevalent of lit-. 
are emphatically d'tibd by Max 1 » i 1 1 . 

The acqui -ICon of Maud Lillian !'■ i ri and 
Percy Hronsnn to tin- Max l»:ll Company dm ■ 
not seen to have improv d business. 



The Valencia, after two weeks of dramatic 
stock, has gone back «J vaudeville. Two 
shows nightly with matiness on Sunday and 
holidays are given of six and seveu acts with 
pictures lor 10 and 20 cents. Alex Kaiser 
continues as manager of the house. 

Intelligence from Los Angeles states that 
Chas. L. Cole, Pantages' representative, was 
painfully bruised lu an automobile accident 
last Sunday. 

COLUMBIA (Marx & Gottlob, mgr.; direc- 
tion K. & E.).— ■"The Dollar Princess." 

SAVOY (F. W. Busey, mgr.; direction John 
Cort).— "The Beauty Spot." 

GARRICK (S. L. Loverlch, mgr.; Musical 
Co.).— Max Dill in "Playing the Ponies." 

ALCAZAR (Helasco & Mayer, mgrs.; stock). 
— "Brewster's Millions." 

PORTOLA CAFE (Hrrbert Meyerfeld. mgr. ; 
Amusement Director, Henry Garcia).— Delro & 
Dumond ; Mile. Reml ; La Estrelllta; Cosmo- 
politan Trio; Aurora Arrlasa. 

PORTOLA THEATRE (Leahy & Alburn, 
mgr.; agent, Bert Levey ) .—Oswald le Grande; 
Frehall Bros. ; The Yards ; Richardson's Pos- 
ing Dogs ; Tucker & Harrison. 

GRAND (Leahy & Alburn, 
Bert Levey).- Grest Laurence 
Duo. 

MARKET ST. (Hallahan & 
Bert Le\ey). — Beck At Henry; 
Harry Walton; Musical Millers. 

HAIGHT ST. (Hallahau & Getz ; agent, Bert 
Levey L-^Curran Edwards; Chines Walton. 

LIBERTY (Estcs A. Brown; agent. Bert 
Levey). -The Juggling Millers; Hazel Sal- 
mon ; Rose Fo.c Ac Ricks. 



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BOSTON 

By J. Goolt/. 

Sil Sumner St. 

KEITH'S (Harry E. Gust In, mgr.; agent, 
V B. ().). Fine bill this week. Billy 13. Van 
and the Beaumont Sisters, worked hard to 
please and succeeded ; Una Clayton, In sketch, 
went big; Mullen and Correlli, new style of 
cmiedy acrobatics, laughs in plenty; DeHaven 
Sextet, good number and dancing; Harry 
Itreui. pleased linmc :scly ; The Kratons, hoop 
rolling, unique and llnislied, work well ap- 
plauded; Jennings ; nd Renfrew, pleased; 
Josio OM<ers. good work on wire; Worm- 
wood's Animals, (lever, (dosed. Pictures. 

ORPHEUM (V J Morris, mgr.; agent. 
Iaicw). Garrv Owen Co.; John Phillips; 
Kclley and Adams; Nlblo and Riley; Rlgo- 
letto Four; Burns and Lawrence; Blanche 
Sloan; Carlisle Moore Co.; Aerial Barbonrs ; 
Wells and Green ; Jim Coveny ; Q/Donnell 
Bros.; Leone and Dale; Rolson and La 
Fave ; Begar Sisters. Pictures. 

OLD SOUTH (Nat. Burgess, mgr.; agent, 
C. B. O.L --The Nashes; La Sampson. Pic- 
tures. 

WASHINGTON' (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, 
C. B. (). ). Landers and Knowlcs ; Driscoll 
and perry; ('In ster Kingston; Harris and 
Nel-on : Phalauger; May Llossoin. Pictures. 

PHILADELPHIA 

By Cit'orge M. Young. 

KEITH'S (II T. .lot Ian, mgr.; ngent, U. B. 
O.). -The big vaudeville house of this city has 
t.eld itn h< Id a larger crowd than was jammed 
into the thea;ie Monday afternoon With the 
big crowd ami the general atmosphere reck- 
ing w;th Chri 'mas tnvohtv, them was hardly 
a chain e of any a> t falling down, but on Its 
tin rits the .show held up to a good average, it 
being we.l laid out and arranged to suit the 
holiday o< easnm. "Song Revue'' headlined and 
the song-pi ii,'g;ng a:>-,n gallon put over a solid 
hit In • veryt him.' aitemptcl Pretty staging 
and catchy ! ■■: •■ \ lor caeh number adds a 
lot to the offering and the mcdiey of new and 
old Mini'.- lit the i o;ht marl-. There was plenty 
of liiltra.ition.il I'lav >r di.t rihu'ed throughout 
the program The Great Golden Troupe; of 
Ru si.ms vve.i! MiioiijIi nnely on gineral ap- 
pe.iram-e an I dm inc., bm the .-i.-iging ought 
to la; . '!' i'i' It a l' ; '.' ban ■ I i ■ ■ : i ; ■ to follow 

and start- the i, t oil p.oiiy. Tin; Royal 
Tokyo Troupe of .Japs al -o in;, le a n i< «* look- 
ing ;i'-t. They have a roa'ae ,, i.uniliar aero 
bat;e aio| balareing le ,? , •,(.),, \ t do not, g () 
very h ^ h . hut the t.M, . (>!• v of penh work 
|n;i|o| do'.s ,i • ■ : » < 1 1 : . - i i o'i t|.i:ii clvc.-- to win a 
iron/ mark l'u t i i»- a t Mm-IiiII Mont comery 
was "in of" w:th hi "dommy" and the 
holiday vi for- _ni~t tool, !k>. I ol tin- act. at 
the start and in'M r ]••' up I iiiclian' and ap- 
idaudniL' Mont L-oiio : v hit b'li.t up some now 
material around h,s , t i and h., (lever handling 
o: it keep, him w II ii|i hi the front rank of 
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l surrounding population within miles 125,- 
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of "coon songs" landed solidly and could 
have kept right on singing so far as the desire. 
of the house went. Gene Is some coon singer 
and has a dandy lot of songs which he sends 
over in great shape. It was the first showing 
for Greene since he was across the street as a 
■ K. & K. act" as Greene and Werner, and 
he can come back here at any time on what he 
showed this week. He had fine support from 
Charles Straight at the piano. Charles Mon- 
trell did nicely with his clever Juggling along 
familiar lines. The exaggerated make-up of 
his assistant rather lessens his help to the act. 
The singing and dancing act of Ruby Raymond 
and Co. went through nicely with the songs 
and eccentric stepping of one. of the boys 
. (.ining In for a big share of the honors The 
loin .lack Trio's novelty musical act opened 
the show and the pictures closed. 

VICTORIA (Jay Martha inn. ingr. ; ngent, II. 
Cart McIIugh) . — Hill generally pleasing. The 

Uoimh Riders" is a new musical act, six 
men playing brasses. They arc above the 



average as to musical ability and render a 
pleasing routine of numbers. The act works 
In full stage, with a camp scene outlined, and 
ut the finish they hit a red fire finish with Old 
Glory and the Spirit of 'TO thing played to the 
limit. The Christmas audience fell for It like 
a gift from Old Kris, the National Anthem 
bringing the house to its feet, but without 
this the act stands solidly on its merits as a 
musical offering for the small time. "The Five 
Duster Browns" Is a juvenile minstrel act, the 
title describing Its make-up. A few gags of 
aged vintage are mixed In with several songs 
and one dance is given. The singing carried 
the act through nicely for the girls nave good 
voices, Florence Hughes and Flo Burke put- 
ting over solid hits. The latter has a strong 
voice, knows how to use it and Is a good 
worker on the end. Stella Castle does the 
dancing and Marie Jacobs acts as the inter- 
locutor. The pose on the chorus of "Silver 
Threads" does not belong and should be taken 
out. The act will do on the small tunc. It Is 
shaped up very much after Dooley's Minstrels, 
but not so elaborate in routine work. Stewart 
and Donohue put over a well-liked singing 
and dancing turn, the comedy dancing finish 
landing the pair In solidly. The early portion 
of the act could stand strengthening, but the 
man starts things with a song and the girl 
works up the finishing number in good style. 
Irene Law pleased with a straight singing turn 
nicely laid out. She strips to tights for the 
last number and sings an overworked song. 
This Is one mark against her, not the tights 
for Irene has a shapely figure, but the song 
is a dead one for vaudeville. Russell, does a 
pianolog of fair merit. The Zanley Troupe 
have a corking Juggling act for the small 
time. It is framed up along the lines of the 
old August Family act and the Jugglers handle 
the objects cleverly. The Naval Trio won 
favor with their singing, but the comedy talk 
of the comedian does not help. The Daleys. 
skating act. very well liked. Steffi ns offered 
impersonations, most of them being burlesques 
of some persons represented. Pictures. 

WILLIAM PKNN (GEO. Melzel, mgr.; agent, 
Fitzpatrick Am-iwyi. -A real thriller of the 
"meller-drammer" class called "The Hold Up" 



ls-the big feature this week and it was received 
with much enthusiasm by an audience which 
crowded the Penn almost to its bis: capacity 
Tuesday evening. For the real "ten-and- 
twent," this sketch Is the goods. The acting 
doesn't count. Cameron and Gaylord drew 
down a substantial hit with the familiar "On 
and Off" sketch and were closely followed by 
Matthews and Bell, a couple of German com- 
edians who finished with a riot of applause by- 
working up the douhle-volced singing number. 
Lester Brothers and Crelghton Sisters off < red 
a varied act, -including singing, dancing, a<ro- 
batiCB and posings. Two acts have been joined 
to form the group and the acrobatics and pos- 
ings can be shaped up to make a pleasing 
turn. The sisters and brothers working s» pa- 
rate In the early portion of the act gives it the 
appearance of being thrown together hurriedly. 
The posing costumes need refitting, the men 
wearing lll-flttlng wigs. The attempt at 
comedy by the little girl could be taken out 
and the finish built up. It is the last where 
the act looks best. Jack Boyce got through on 
his parodies, his talk being poor. North, "The 
Snow Man." who offers scientific dmonstra- 
tions, opened and scattered ready-made snow 
balls throughout the audience. There is not 
much to the act as a vaudeville number. Pic- 
tures. 

PALACE (Jules E. Aronson, mgr.; agents, 
Taylor & Kaufman (.—Bill did not reach above 
a fair average. The Five Grenadiers pulled 
down a liberal share of the honors with their 
straight musical turn. Dressing Is the only 
point this act is shy on. When the girls are 
properly dressed in cadet coats and short 
skirts, the act is going to land right. Raffins 
Monkeys were featured and held tbe spot In 
good shape. There Is plenty of comedy derived 
from allowing the monkeys to work freely and 
the act was very well liked. Another to regis- 
ter strongly was the act of The Savoys. The 
acrobatics reach only the fair mark, but the 
dogs used In the act build it up Into a likable 
number. Three Delmars went through in good 
shape with their acrobatics. The comedian 
should know that a display of dirty wearing 
apparel Is not funny in any place. Lucille 
Ainsley was well received In a straight sing- 
ing turn. She has a pleasing voice and uses 
it well. The Mexlcoons, colored, held up 
fairly well on the man's comedy efforts. The 
little boy used In The Quillans act does a great 
deal to hold the act up, but It seems a hard 
task on the youngster to allow him to yell the 
songs. He seems like a bright little fellow and 
should be trained easily. Wilson and Stone 
offered some dancing and gags. The men ap- 
pear as two sailors. Hunter and Zlers of- 
fered a banjo act of fair merit. The pictures 
were mixed up. One, called "Sunshine In 
Poverty Row," did a twister, starting out like 
a tear-drawer and ending up In a happy family 
affair. Manager Aronson caught two men 
looking sadly nt the first part of it and when 
they started out of the theatre he Insisted that 
the picture ended up happily and could not 



see where any tears came in Just because a 
family of five were shown starving midst pov- 
erty and bare walls. But then Manager Aron- 
son is a happy fellow himself and likes pic- 
ture s. 

HI. lot' (Joseph Dougherty, mgr.; ag. nt. I'. 
H. <>.(. Mrs. (Jcneral Tom Thumb and Co, () 
O. Seymour and Kate H. Dupie; Boss and Ash 
ton; Princes.-* Elizabeth; Walton and Vivian. 
Housley and Nichols; Frederic E. Wright and 
Co in "Master of Men.' Pictures. 

NIXON (F. G. Ni.xon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; agent, 
Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudi ville Agency ).— Scrooge ; 
Beltiah and Hellrah; Fox and Ward; 
Seals; Zarelli and De Anion; Three 
dours Pictures. 

PARK (F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr. 
Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency). 
Le Count; William Van Allen; John E. Bren 
nan and Co.; Brown and Sheftel; Lewin Mar 
tel Trio; Blocksom and Burns. Pictures 

PEOPLES iF. <;. Nixon-Nirdlinger, mgr.; 
agent. Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency) - 
Graham and Randall; The Carters; Dellaas and 
Adair; Agnes Edmonds; Romany Trio- Bar- 
ium s Circus; Robinson Sisters. Pictures 

STANDARD ( F. G. Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr 
aguit. Nixon-Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency) 
Denette Sister>; Frank's Poodles; Electric 
l omedy Four; Jack Oliver; Am Goza PC 
t ures. 



Webb' 
Trouba- 

; agent. 
--Bessie 



Kris Kringie was good to several of the local 
theatre managers. John P. Eckhardl of the 
Uaycty received a handsome combination cane 
and umbrella from the employees of the thei 
tre. Jules E. Aronson of the Palace has a 
silver cigarette case, the gift of tin 
employees. 



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Several benefits have been arranged to fake 
place lor the fund for the families of the four- 
teen firemen killed in the big factory tire here 
recently. One will be given bv the theatre 
managers, In which all houses here will send 
volunteers. The Moving Picture Company o 
America will give the entire receipts at all 
its six houses in this city „„ .January -1 to the 
lund. 



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l-OREPAl Oils (Miller * Kaufman. ...... 

agents, laylor it Kaufman ).- Kent s Seals' 
I'-tchmg Pros Delaney ami Wahln.an Orth 
and^L.lhan. Claude Ka„f, rarI \ Vill lm r. p/c 

LIBERTY (\| W. Taylor, niu, ; agents 
laylor A; Kaulniini. Flying Hallevs Leonard' 
and Wood, h.luard Jose. Eddie Derm,,' and Co 
Rose perry. Pictures. ' 

GIRARh (Kaufman * Miller, nmis -,»,.„( - 
laylor * Kaufman). -Warren and Pro. kaway' 
Wagner and Drew. Krae.ne r and Helledaire 
lack Atkins Attel Sisters. Se,„ n ,| half Five 
Bohemians. La |'etit Emile Troupe Ted and 
' -Trine lireton. Golando. Five Must,.,- | lmw „, 
I iclures. 

EMPIRE (Stanford \ Wct.-rn , MK rs ■ 
agents. Taylor * Kaufman). La ivt'ife Emile 
I roupe, |. ive Bohemians. Ted and Corrine Bre- 



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Warren and linn kaway, Krarnier and Belle- 
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MANIIFIM ( Fuhrman Pros., mgrs.; agents, 
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and <'o. Second half: Philharmonic Four, .1. W. 
Cooper. Rapier Tom Howard and Co. Pic 
tures 

GFM (Morris \- Amke. mgrs ; agents. Tay- 
lor & Kaufman » Philharmonic Four, Gro- 
tes(|iic Randolphs, .1 uliii Rapier. Second half : 
Lang and May. Two Franks. Victor Faust. 
Pictures. 

T\V EXTY NINTH ST. PALACE (Ch Kell- 
hit. im.'!'. ; agents. Taylor K- Kaufman). Lam: 
and May. Two Franks. .1 YV Cooim r. Second 
half: Grotesque Randolphs. SchnUa Family. 
.1 immy < 'ow per. Pit ures 

COLONIAL ( F. Wolfs, mgr.; agents. Tavlir 
Ai- Kaufman I . -Juh- llarron. Mizuno 'I'roupe, 
Walter Richardson, Fran/. Meisel. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Charles (>els ( htager, inur . ', agent. 
H. Part MeHugh). — Nan Aker and Co.. Stanley 
and Parr. Wilson and Phillips. Minnie Fisher. 
Lukrns' Lions 

GLOBE (Pen Israel, mgr.: agent. II Part 
MeHugh » Four Bragd ms. Whirlwind and 
Wynema, Cray and Harris Elmore. Last 
half: Madame Mystery. The Vennersons. l'hil- 
lips and Clinton, the Mathes Duo. 

GREAT NORTHFRN ( M C.reenwald. mgr.; 
agent, H. Part MeHugh P The Twin Anderson 
Sisters. Toli, The Danovas. Military Three, 
Phenomena. Kennards Profilers and Florence, 
Downev and Ashton Louis,. Ponton and Co. 

Al'DITORIFM ( W. Herkenreider. mgr. ; 
agcnP H. Part MeHugh F Mat lies Duo. Pres 
cott and Faust, .lames Gihlay. Second half: 
Tom Siddons, Qussier Sistirs. Titus anil Kelly. 
Pictures 

GERMAXTOWX (Walter Stutnplig. inirr. ; 
agent, Charles .1. Krau r Kalmos, Walthour 
Trio, Harry Taylor. Perry Spencer and Co., 
Van Clove Denton and Mule Last half : Wal- 
thour Trio. Fosto. Dawsons Minstrels, Von 
M it/en and Maynard. Cinco Trio. 

JI'MIK) (W. Heagner. mgr. : agent. Charles 
.1. Kraus). Eagle and Cirl. .1 C. Mack and 
Co. Harrv Patchlor. I'harhs Herrere. Last 
half: Faille and C.iri. La Tow. Selsor Trio. 
v riedlnnd and Clark 

.".L'D STRFFT (George Itothwt 11. mgr. ; agent. 
.Miarles .T Krausi. Dawsons Minstrels. Shan- 
ons. La Tow. Neallon and Clayton Last half: 
Rolando and De Lamm Harry Taylor, Perry 
Spencer and Co.. Kline Sisters. 

Al'RORA (Donnelly \- Collins, nines. ; ;-gent. 
Charles .1 Krausi. Mac Devon and Co.. P< rt 
and In lie Vaughn. Charles Turner. Georges 
Pro- Last half: Jack and Clara Roof. Mys- 
terious Moore. Cavano. Florence Pemherton 

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DM? (Michael Walsh, nmr.; agent. Charms 
.1. Krausi. Durants Kmpire Girls. Friedlasd 
and Clark. Flosie I e Viin. Kueller Pros Last 
half: Harry Patchlor. Kmpire C.irls. Kalmos. 
Georges Pr is. 

CASINO (Mr .laeol'-. mgr : agent. Charles 
I. Krausi. Mr and Mrs. Harry Coleman. 
Fosto. Mae Francis La-i half : .1 C Mack 
and Co. Gonlan and Gtnlan. .lolly Luken <. 

HIPPODROME P.\L\CF (Charles Segal. 
nmr ; a-miit. Charh- .1 Krausi. The Lans 
inns Ameraiio. Party and Plack. Last half : 
Kenzette and La Rue. Dav Night and Day 

PRINCESS (Cliarlis Seyal. nmr.; agent, 
riiarle- .1. Krausi Ge. han C.r- enwood and 
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MAJESTIC CAMDFN t Wm. Vaill. mgr.; 
agents. Stein & Ltonard. I net. Roe.ler and 
Lester' Civpsina. Cunningham and D'lvy. Miss 
Fdith Horn Pi ion Si-ters. Fmerson *• Adams. 

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GAYETY (Frank V. Hawlcy, mgr.)- "Star 
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The Colonial reopened Sunday night with 
the Allen Stock company In "A Fighting Par- 
son," with Ethel May, the mind reader as an 
added attraction. Jean Weir Is leading wo- 
man ; Mary Emos and Helen De I>and In the 
cast, and Fred Mack, manager. 

Violet Bogy, who Is playing with Bessie 
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talist here. She conies of one of the oldest 
families and was educated at Visitation Con- 
vent. 



Emily Ann Wellman. leading woman with 
Lulls Mann in "The Cheater." next week, is 
the wife of Dr. W. H. Wellman, a well known 
practitioner here. 



At the annual election of the Theatrical 
Brotherhood I^ocal No. fl, the following were 
chosen : John Swarez, president ; Henry 
Stelnlger, vice president; .James Downing, 
recording secretary; William .1. Sehmalzrled. 
financial secretary ; Charles Thlell, treasurer : 
Con Hit/art. guide: .Fohn Bradley, guardian; 
John C.'hcsricy. Frank Kurrus. Menry Steiniger. 
trustees; John Suarez. John Flood. Junes Fil- 
ers, delegates to the Central Trades and La- 
bor Unlrm ; John Suarez, James Downing, dele- 
gates to the |. A T. S. E. ; Wlljiani J 
Si hmal/.i ie«|, Tlionias Massen^aie, alternates. 

Installing the stage and dressing rooms for 
the Grand Opera, Jan. 2, hegan at 'he Colis- 
eum Tin sday. 



and Horn, Miss HolTinan. Nellie Brown, Cald- 
well and Pelton. 

CRYSTAL PALACK 7TH ST. (W. Moris, 
mgr.; agents. Stein A.- Leonanl, Inc.).— Bates 
and Howe, Rilly Morell, Murphy and Booth, 
Gyp>ina. 

\LK\.\ M'F.R (Mr. Ahxander. mgr.; agents, 
Stein K- Leonard, Im (.Marple Repetolre, 

Tony I nanl. Stuart ami I»ng, Frank and 

I'd . Rii hard I'.ros. 

FA1RHILL I'ALAi'K M' Stangel. mgr.; 
agents. Stent A Leonanl. Ine • Carty and 

( 'otter. 'I lie Three ,\i (Ulls 

CASl.V'i il-:iias ^- Koenix. mgrs . i Columhia 
(iirls. 

TRtK'A I >LK«» i Sam M Dawson, tngr.).- 
HniNidit i i .' 1 1 In The Ita lloon 



rington. talk ; May and Lillian Burns, mu- 
sical ; M. P. 

MILLION DOLLAR PIFR (J. L. Young & 
Kennedy Cro>san. nigrs. ). M. P. 

STFKPLKCM ASi: PIFR ( R. Morgan & W. 
II. Ft nnan. mgrs. t . M. 1». 



CINCINNATI, O. 
By Harry Hesa. 

ORPHFIM tG. II. Jordan, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris; rehearsal Sunday 10). 
Farley and Clare opened; Barret L and Bayne 
r< placed D.laney and Waldham. who failed 
to arrive; J.uk Ark, excellent; Cornelia, very 
good ; "That Annie Laurie Song.' 'three cur- 
tain calls; Edwin Latell, well liked; "Venus 
on Wheels," fair; Randall, pleasing; Joe 
Welch and Co., solid hit; Harry Jolson, divid- 
ing the honor with Welch ; Tyler and Burton, 
good. 



ATLANTIC CITY 

By I. B. I'ulaakt. 

*> i >! \<; S PI i:i: ' .Lick D. r'lyn:i n,^r . ag' . 

I H o i \".il. -ka Sural! ,v < ' • i \- w A ■ f ^ > 

II ii rv I. \\'i Id). in 'ii d'.i:. u 'in tnu ; Ri'a 
litnihi i \eu A. ; - ' A! :• .■ P.falian. .V Co.. it: 
■ As You Si w. So SIi ill Voil Pip. good fari • 
\t ;u-v .v M ill' f. 'I ''I' ' '" ' 1,s ' ' ■ " ,r ' '' • "The 
T,,n a. lor :>"l 'I he Dan ■ i . I;k' d . Paul St' 

|.|ieli -. ail "lei t . i V e 1, n ' 

.-_^A\'<>Y • II i t i ■ > Priun. iiis^i anri'. Loiii 

Woli \ i (i.nife R'dand .V < 'o . in ' llogan In 
Soeie'y. Mfv good; Harry l.e Clair, wt 1 1 
hUed ;' Long Aire (.quartet, very good; Henry 
Yo'ini: &• Co. in "'!*he ('<< t:t Liii.i n From Ne- 
vada," funny . Pnakaway Barlows. very 
, |, ve'r Isijou ' RussfdI. -cor'd. Fvans a. Har- 



Monday night, at the Apollo, Mrs. Fi.-dxe 
appeared in "Becky Sharj)." Wednesday and 
Tlmrsday. '. Madame Slurry," with Dallas 
W'elford, was gi\in. l-'riday and Saturday 
night saw tin- opening of a new show with 
Fthe] Pa rr> nioi ■• in the |eai|. The pit it i- 
I'V A W. I'MieiD and infilled "Tnlawmv o| 

tile W.ll ■.." 



ST. LOLIS 

By Frank E. Anfen^er. 

PR I .M "L'SS • I »aii S l-'i-h. II. mgr ; .,::< n'. 
Wii: lain M : r ' ('1:11' C u Im William and 
Pi' k' i W'eliP .- Seal- IM. I'n t. r a' d Dog 
Morn I'.roi ,;e| ■* ; llnnvi; Tiio. Dor.i Mai'ini 
K i n von and l.iiv Moon-. D I I >;i \ i \ 

('(•IIMliA i l-'ranU Tate mgr.; ,ipnt. Or 

pin U 'I, ' "l '•■ 1! 1' ' 'The Tup ( ) 'lie Wot hi 

Pan er-"; i'Im Ma\u, and the Mannure" 

< '. N'.|ge|il ., ! ,| ( u Tulil Role |l Krai* 

: r i pe/e ■ Ro- i ponia : I'a u Ii in 1 1, and I * i • 1 1 i > 
OLYMPIC i Pat Short. mgr. i 'Madame 

Shi n v 

Slin,'!-:RT i M.^ville Sfolz, mgr i. Feit/i 

Sh.-tT an.1 .star- in "The Mikado." 

CKN'TCRY (P Short, mgr )- "The Fa- 

en tfing Widow." 



COLFMIHA (H. K. Shockley. mgr ; agent. 
C. B. (). ; Surxlay rehearsal 11). Three Cali- 
fornia GlrD. very good; Lillian Ashley, good; 
Work and Ower, hlg hit; "Spirit Paintings" 
mysterious; Mr -md Mrs. MetJreevy, s<ream; 
N'alerle Hei gere and Co., In "Judgment," fair; 
Stepp, Mehllnger and King, failed to arrive 
for the afternoon p< rformance ; Mclntyre and 
I Pat h . ' nam. 



FMPRFSS I II. .ward F. Rohm. on mgr 
Sunday ndieaial 1<o. Ifala, op< md ; Man 
ning and I'ord, very good, Romany Due 
good: Kennedy a"d Rooney. irood . C ' Iferhert 

Mltcllill. exet lleiit ; The l''ini|e\ . t'eatured. 

AMI:RP'A\ ( !■: ( On tin. 'mgr . agent--. 
Cm Sun and \V \ A : Monday rehearsal 
'' ■"•«»' ''liai '• an 1 Cra' .■ \'oti Smith. goo<| 
S iplna i:\ei.ti ,i,i,| c, i',,od ; ('har|,, Hani 
h' ; T\au \ | • i 1 1 . \.ry good. Pal y. toiiit'dy 
^ i ' ' . Mil'' I Firm ■ om<-d h n m , Si ni la ir and 
I'Tiv Crl I 1 1 in -v p. l'o. har;d t 

SI \ \ I I \ R I » I P I I'll M.ellt -. I, ,11 e agent , 

Pin i i n \Y I'luw - 

Pi:ol'| )•; s i I M F, nne- v im-r I ' C W \ 
i 'ot m-r (Jiil 

MOW OKFtKA.VS. 
By O. >l. Samuels 

ORPIII'FM F,,,, t p,,nt/,r m ,| i-„ _ ,, r(1 
iiouin id sue . M i ':n ■■■ st rial r. f a i r 

Morati Opera <"... o\ation, 'Th" Su pert," 
(New A< P- i ri.uiiinii im| IvlAird;. big; 



When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY 



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Wanted to hoar from big acts, 

st iisat ioi';;!. dramatic, novelties. 
eic 

NO ACT TOO BIG FOR 
US TO HANDLE 

A Happy New Year. 



FRANK W. MEAD 

Boston'* Big Agent Est. 1890 228 Tremont St., Boston, Mast. 
ARTHUR J. ADAMS, Gen'l Mgr. 

Opp. M.je.tie Theatre DAY Or NICHT 



Tel. Oxford, 22354 



THE CHAS. K. HARRIS COURIER 



ike Bernard 

and 

Willie Weston 

Big hit at the Manhattan Opera 
House, playing 

MIKE BERNARD'S 

Ragtime Hit 

"The Tickling Rag" 

CHA8. K. HARRI8 

Cstoafcis Thsstrt laiWne, ■•» Ysrk 

MEYER COHEN, Manager 

Grass tpsts Hssss MMk|, CHIOACO 



Jarrow, did splendidly ; Six Kaufmans, capital 
closing number. 



AMERICAN (James R. Cowan, mgr. ; 
agent, Win. Morris; Sunday rehearsal 10).— 
Probst, did well; Wlllard Hutchinson and Co.. 
clever sketch, splendidly Interpreted ; William 
Morrow and Co.. delighted; "Tom and Jer- 
ry," sketch not programed, went over swim- 
mingly ; 1 1 1 1 1 .-> 1 1 ami Dannon. well received ; 
Connolly Sisters, •mphatic hit; Four Nel- 
son Comlques, riot; Juggling Mithkus, ordi- 
nary. 

LYRIC (Arthur II. Leopold, mgr. ; agent, 
Charles Hodklns ; Sunday rehearsal 10).— 
The Lyric, operated by the Shuberts, with 
Leopold as resident manager, 
an appreciative audience Sunday 
The theatre has been redecorated 
carpeted, and presents a bright 
The Initial bill has four acts. 
Isabdle Vaughn, violinist, elicited applause ; 
Tony Klumker. comedian, high favor; Col- 
lins and Elliot, fine reception ; 
comedian, closed. 

WINTER GARDEN (Chattman 
mgrs. ).— Pierre Gasmler, "strong 
ore; Sam Gilder, scored; Rogers 
hearty appreciation ; Jack La sella,- and Her- 
man Joseph, eomplete. 

MAJESTIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.). -Tyson 
Extravaganza Co., vaudeville and pictures. 

HAPPY HOUR (Al. Durnlng, mgr.). -Billy 
Earl ; "Doc" Kane; Margaret Reynolds; The 
Morgans. 



Arthur B. 
opened to 
afternoon, 
and newly 
appearance. 



Fred Elliot, 

and Chase, 

man." fur- 

and Rogers, 



ALLENTOWN, PA. 

ORPHEUM (Geo. W. Carr, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 
10 :.''.<> ».— Edmund Stanley and Co., headllner ; 
Rose Felinar, splendid ; Jock McKay, laugh- 
ter ; Pauline Fletcher and Co., fair. 

PERGOLA (I). E. Knorr, mgr.; rehearsal 
Monday and Thursday 11).— Fanny Fondlller, 
went well; Fritzic Haubiel and Co., pleasing; 
McKeever and Zeaser, treat. 

LYRIC (N. E. Wornian, mgr.).-Chas. K. 
Cham plain's Stock Co. 

The Janus Kiernan and Co. act, which was 
to open a; the Orpheum Monday, cancelled 
owing to Mrs. Kiernan suddenly being stricken 
ill at the unruing rehearsal. Manager Carr 
replaced the net in the evening with Pauline 
Fletcher and Co. 

George W. Carr, the new manager at the 
Orpheum. is injecting a lot of new features 
every week into the bill and as a result the 
house Is showing better attendance. 

WILLIAM J. MeGRATII. 



AUBURN, N. Y. 



Rl'RTIS (P. S. Tunison. mgr.; agent, Ball 
Co.; rehearsal Monday Id) -Sheets and Miles, 
excelhnt; The Wills, fair; Delia Stacey and 
C:>.. good; Marie Heylinan. pleasing; Great 
Johnson, exei IWmt ; Carl Clayton, entertain- 
ing; Jack At/kin, good ; Ella Cameron Co.. 

scored ; Atuirin Hall, violinist, big hit. 

HAPPVLAND (E. D. Simpson, mgr.; ng.nt. 
Simpson Co. ; rehearsal Monday and Thurs- 
day. 11 .."di. Clipper Comedy Three, applause; 
llucgelt and Sylvesta. scream; Fordyce Stan 

lev, i \i ellent. Pictures. 

CHARLES R. HALM LINE. 



BALTIMORE. 

MONUMENTAL (Montv Jacobs, nmri 
Itillv \V;il- mi's "M. ef Trust." 

i:\VKTY (Win. L. Italaiif. mgr. i. "Colli' s 
nf \< \v York an I Paris." 

N'KW i ('has. 10. Whifehiir-l. uiirr. : ;i :■« nf ■-. 
I'-il'- . 1 1 i r | Shea I .---Lilli.in Ward s.- and ; |.\,\ 
an I l-'n\ie. I'ov.il; Po t and Russell, fine; 
I' im : - t : ■ J Wils-m. fair ; Lewis and lli'iii, good: 
1 ■ ■ I m .i ••: I iin! SluruK average; Tossing Gar 

.1 <• . M - U : I 1 M. P. 

\'I("|iiUI\ i ('has. ].] Lewis, nr-rr . agent. 
Win Ji-h D.alyi. Royal Venetian Hand. 
I"' at ; "The Human Soul." extraordinary; 



Power's Elephants, big hit ; Zlmmer. went 
well; Ilclle Carmen, (lever; Nclsnn Waring, 
applause; Maire Belmont, good; Ostrado, fair. 
M. P. 

WILSON (M. II. S harbley, mgr.; agent, 
Norman Jefferies). -De Dio's Animals, well 
trained; McUrath. pleased; Albert Evans, ex- 
cellent; The Campbells, fair; Holma Hurst, 
average; Shepperd nnd Ward. good. 20-:,l, 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace; The Lafayettes ; 
F. E. Peak; Dolly Marshall; Slater, Earl and 
Darrell. M. P. 

LUBINS |Wm. Ford, mgr., agent, John T. 
Macasleni.— La Bt rta ; Hitter and Roberts; 



Tom Howard ; Pierce and 
bell and stock company. 



BIRMINGHAM. AjLA. 

MAJESTIC (Carl Rettick, mgr.; agent, I. A. 
Co.).; rehearsal Monday 10 a. di. ).— Ramseys 
Sisters, good; Harry Antrim, pleasing; Nellie 
Hurt, very good; Bernard and Orth, took the 

house ; The Three Dooleys, great. Pictures. 

AMUSED (E. E. Newsome, mgr. ; agent, Fur- 
long ; rehearsal Monday Id). — Duane and Gil- 
bert, pleasing; The Great Kenny, good; Alman 

and McFarland, black face, hit. Pictures. 

PASTIME (Sam Pearl, mgr. ; agent. Williams; 
rehearsals Monday Id a. m.).— Westley and 
Francis, good ; Prikett and Luster, pleasing ; 
Harry Brown, hit; Sam Pearl, great. Pic- 
tures. MARVEL (Percy Spellman, mgr.; 

agent, Greenwood ; rehearsals Monday 10 a. 
m.).— The Baldwins, great; Hudson* Sisters. 
good ; The Graham Sisters, took the house. 
Pictures. NAT WILLIAMS. 



BRIDGEPORT, CONN. 

POLLS (L. D. Garvey, mgr. ; agent. U. R. 
O. ; rehearsal Monday Id).— Charles and Rosle 
Coventry, splendid; Rita Redfleld. liked; "The 
Grafter." applause; Keller Mack and Frank 
Orth, laughing hit ; "The Piano Phlend Min- 
strels," applause; Primrose Four, very good; 

Watson's Circus liked. EMPIRE (S. L, Os- 

wnld, mgr. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday, 
Id. .'{(»). —Fisher Trio, did nicely; Fred Rlven- 
hnll. good; Magnani Family, big applause; 
Duffy and Snwtelle, good. 

13. GLASNER. 



N. J. 



CAMDEN, 

BROADWAY (W. B. MacCallum. mgr.; 
agent, U. R. O).— Eddie De Noyer and Rosa 
Danle, Robert's Animals ; Springer and 
Church. Madden and Fitzpatriek. Reidy and 
Currier, A. O. Duncan, The Joy Riders. Plc- 
turse. 



. DES MOINES. 

ORPHEUM. -Week IS, "Looping the flumps." 
good : Joseph Adelman Fanllle, good musical : 
"At Hensfoot Corners," very good : Kajlyama, 
penman, scored ; "The Squarer," liked ; "Th.> 
Porter and the Salesman," went big; "High 
Life In Jail." well received. 

MAJESTIC— Van and Maddox. fair musical ; 
Guy Woodward, good : Palmer and Leever. 



well received ; Ress Andrea, 
Allen, well received. 



fair; Clifton and 



Majestic playing continuous at 10-20. 



JOE. 



ILM1RA, N. Y. 



HAPPY 
ngent, U. 



HOUR (G. H. Ven Demark. 

R. O. ; Mondav rehearsal 
Qulnlan and Richards, big hit : Mae 
field, well received ; Gus Fredericks, 
Josef Snmuols. good. Pictures. 



mgr. ; 
1 1 ) .- 
Mans- 
good ; 



The management of the Happv Hour has 
leased the Loomis Opera House, Waveriy, N. 
Y.. heretofore legitimate, and will "split* the 
week with the Happy Hour. Malcolm Gib- 
son, secretary of the Happy Hour Amusement 
Company, is manager. J. M. BEERS. 



ERIE, PA. 

PARK (.!<rf Callan. mgr.; agent, U. R. O. ; 
rehearsal Menday 10).— Altus Bros., clever; 
Moore and Elliott, very amusing; Al Carlton". 



went well ; Delphim 
novelty ; Russell a nd 
good ; The Stieknevs. 

COLONIAL (A. P. 
Gus Sun : rehearsal 
Dud. good : Mlskell 
Mozetto. well received ; 
clever : Harry Holtnan. 
and Co.. good 

HAPPY HOCK (li 
agent. Pert M-irshall I. ' 
Cranberry and La Mon 
good. 

AKPIIA (S H. Piince 
rehearsal Mondav Id), 
good. Pictures this we* 



good 
very 



and Delmora, 
Smith's Minstrels, 
good. 

Weschler. mgr : agent. 

Monday Id) .— Hawaiian 

Hunt and Miller, good ; 

Mysterious Edna. 

hit ; Lillian Mortimer 

H. Connelly. mgr. 



1'anna. 
. good 

. mgr. 
Edna 
•k. 



(lever 
; The 



Juggler ; 
Henleys, 



agent, 
Leader, 



direct ; 
very 



FALL RIVtfR. MASS. 

SAVOY (hi' IK 
rehearsal Monday 
my Dugan mon doeist. good 
Selndlc and i'n. good: Hanson 

dogne. e\,' llent 
\'i rv good ' 
l.'I.lor (L. M 



good : V in Dyk' 1 . nian 
Whiteside and ,, l'; K - 
Mraatz. hit. Piei. n , ^ 
mur ; ai:i nt dire I i 
'J.-.-L'T. O'Doninl ]:<■,<. 
good : Roblnsiii) a n>| 



Calm, mgr. ; ngent. 
PH.- Demacos. good 

Dorothy 
ami Bijou 



I»ew ; 

Tom- 

De 

very 



eh arsal 
good : 
LcFeve, 



Ethel 
S(dma 
Bonn, 
Monday 10).— 
Annie Morris. 

very good. 

agent, direct : 



rehearsal Monday 10).— Aerial Barbours, very 
good ; Wells and Breen. good ; pictures ; Art 
Spauldlng. good. EDW. F. RAFFERTY. 



Fulda ; Wm. Camp- finish. 



FORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC (T. W. Mullaly, mgr.; agent, 
Interstate).— Week 11), Grace De Wlntrea, 
ventriloquist, opened ; Al Coleman, told some 
stories ; M. Samayoa, In a good aerial act ; 
Sampsel and Rellly, In a singing act, pleased 
Immensely; Arthur Rlgby, usual hit; Homer 
Llnd, makes the hit with his musical playlet ; 
Arnold's Leopards, hold the audience until the 

finish. IMPERIAL (W. H. Ward, mgr.; 

agent, Hodgson).— Howard Sisters, good 
dancers ; Norlne Coffey, well liked ; Arizona 
Trio, acrobats, very good ; Kelter and Co., 

please ; Pixley and Malenta, good comedy. 

PRINCESS (W. A. Arnoff, mgr.; agent, S-C). 
—Manuel Romaln and Co., hit of bill ; Kayco. 
handcuffs, good ; Wolf and Willis, fair rural 
sketch ; Garrlty Sisters, sing and dance ; 
Leonard, Louie and Gillette, very good : Mas- 
cot, the horse. I. K. F. 



HARRISBURG, PA. 

ORPHEUM (C. F. Hopkins, mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Dennis Bros., 
scored ; Wright and Dietrich, best singing act 
of season ; Brown, Harris and Brown, laughs ; 
"Geisha Girls." hit ; James H. Cullen. pleased ; 
Jolly. Wild and Co.. fair; Juliet Arnold and 
Elephants, entertained. Pictures, good. 

HIPPODROME (A. L. Rourafort and Co.. 
mgrs. : agent. Rudy Heller, rehearsal Monday 
Id).— Roma Duo; Ward and Hurst; Delmore 
and Ralston. Pictures. J. P. J. 



HARTFORD, CONN. 



POLLS 
U. B. O. 
and Co., 
Mendelssohn 
Co.. funny ; 



(Oliver C. Edwards, mgr.; agent, 

Monday rehearsal 10).— Sam Mann 

went big : Harriett Burt, good : 

Quartet, hit ; Pete Lawrence and 

Emllle Lea, William and Louise 



Lucifer, clever ; Abbott and Mlnthorne Worth- 
ley, lively ; Thalero's Circus, good. M. P. 

HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent. 
James Clancy : Monday and Thursday re- 
hearsal 11 >.— 26-28. Joe Weston, hit. All 
week. Toschlnl Sisters, liked Flying Caros. 
clever : Carroll Schroder, exceptionally good ; 
T^ane and Hamilton, went well. M. P. 

R. W. OLMSTED. 



HOUSTON. TEX. 

COZY (Maurice Wolf, mgr.; agent. Chas. 
Hodklns; Sunday rehearsai 11 ).— Marvelous 
Cowels, great ; W. Dickson Peaters, good ; 
Fred and May Waddell. hit ; Weston. Woods 
and Raymond, best sketch seen here ; Ren 

Brandt, very good : The Sldonlas, good. 

ORPHEl M (Blllle Ellwood. mgr.; agent. 
Billie Ellwood Circuit; rehearsal Sunday 1). 
— Millie Caprice and Brad Sutton, good ; 
Foster Ball, good ; Vontr I la and Nina, above 

the average ; Fenner and Fox, pleased. 

THEATO (W. F. Hennessy. mgr.; agent. W. 
M. Falrman ; Sunday rehearsal 1:30).— 

Vaudeville EMPIRE (R. B. Morris, mgr. : 

agent, direct; Sunday rehearsal 1).— Musical 
Comedy, with Enri Wav and Harry Avey. 
good. — PRINCESS (Blllle Feimlgan. mgr.: 
agent. W. M. Fairman ; Sunday rehearsal 

10 :.'ld) —Musical enmedy nnd vaudeville. 

PRINCE (Dave Wise. mgr. ).—!)( c. 22. Geo. 



Evens' Minstrels, good. 



NAT. 



KALAMAZOO, MICH. 



MAJESTIC (H. W. Crull, mgr ; agent. W. 
V. A.: rehearsal Monday 1). -Mills and Moul- 
ton, feature, special set and up-to-date comedy; 
Evans and Lloyd, clever ; Advance Muslcai 
Four, pleased : Bockman and Gross. good ; 
Sylvan and O'Nell. fair. M. P. CLEMENT. 



LINCOLN, NEB. 



ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct; rehearsal. Mondav p. m.).— Meyers, 
Warren and Lyon, capable headliners ; Mil- 
dred Grover and Dick Richards, fine; Fred 
Singer. exe» llent; Marvelle. pleased; Kauf- 
man Rros.. b. f., good ; Mr. and Mrs. Colby, 
good ; "Baseballitls" event big. 

LEE LOGAN. 



LOS ANGELES. 



gen. mgr. ; agent. 

10). -Week 10. 

capital ; Musical 

les. very good ; 

I loldovers — Geo. 

Hoag. Asahl 

LOS ANGELES 

rehearsal 

took 



PREMIER (L. M. Boas, mgr 

When armoertng advertisement* 



ORPHEUM (Martin Reck, 
direct ; Monday rehearsal 
Callahan and St. George. 
Cuttys. big; Andree's Studl 
Temple Quartet, pleasing. 
Reban and Co. ; Grant and 
Trr>upe ; Jewell's Manikins. 
(E. J. Donnellan, mgr. ; Monday 
11).— Billy Van. well liked; Columbians, 
well; Charles Wnyne and Co., funny: Cox 
and Farley, pleasing; Seymour and Robin- 
son, trick ncrobnts. agile; John Dillon, im- 
mense. LEVY'S (Al Levy, mgr.; agent. L. 

Behymer ; Monday rehearsal 10).— Venetian 
Trio, operatic big favorites ; Leslie and Wil- 
son, singers, lair : Sharp and Turck. caught 

on well ; Doris Wilson, singer, charming. 

PANTAGES (J. A. Johnson, mgr.; agent, 
direct; Monday rehearsal 11). John and Mae 
Rurke. clever ; Fimllia Bells, musical, enter- 
taining: Tony Genaro. laugh pndueer ; 011- 
more, Kinky and Gllmotc. excellent : Dare 
Bros., artistic ; Winnie Baldwin, singer, good. 

EDWIN F. OMALLEY. 



The Largest houses in New Eng- 


land 


are booked 


through 


this 


office. 








DIRECT Route 


for actB 


from 


Boston to Montreal 


Acts playing 


near 


Boston cons 


Idered for 


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Work. 







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LOU18VLLLE. KY. 



MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgr.; 
agent. Orpheum Circuit).— Four Fords, fine; 
Mr. Bowen. singing cartoonist, pleasing ; Josie 
Heather, singing comedienne, very good ; Van 
Bros., pleased ; Lawson and Namon, good ; I>*e 
I^oyd and Roberts, fine ; Wm. Armstrong and 
Co., clever ; Woods and Woods, were pleasing. 
M. P. 

HOPKINS (I. Simons, 
Co.).— Anna Eva Fay, 
Laursen. hit ; Frank 
pleased ; Willing Bros. 



(Al Bouller, 



GAYETY 
Girls." 

BUCKINGHAM (Horace 
— "Bohemian Burlcsquers." 

J. M 



mgr. ; agent, Princess 

clever ; Sully and 

and Pauline Perry. 

good. M. P. 



mgr. ) .—"Marathon 
McCrocklln, mgr.). 
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MERIDIAN, MISS. 

GEM ( D. J. Hannessey. mgr.; agents, Wll- 
liams-Cooley). -lD-lU. Van II irdlng, very 
good ; Clarke nnd Adler, comedians. M. P. 

PRINCESS (B. Frank Isaacs, mgr.; agent, 
direct).— 10-24, Bert Felldlng. good. M. P. 

H. B. MAY. 



MUNCIE, IND. 

STAR (Ray Andrews, mgr.; agent, Gus 
Sun; rehearsal Monday Id :.'10).— Turner and 
De Armo. good; Bob Sperry. fair; Rutan's 
Song Birds, to.)k well ; The Four Dlxons, hit. 

GEO. FIFER. 



NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

POLLS (Frederick J. Wlndisch, mgr.).— 
"The Governor's Son." hit; Three Vagrants, 
very good ; Nambo Troupe, Jap., very good ; 
Gordon and Marx, good ; Kelly and Kent, fair ; 
Shriner and Wills, fair; Bob and Tip, dogs, 
good. E. J. TODD. 



AKLAND, CAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct ). — Hymack ; Schede ; Stanly and Nor- 
ton: Hilda Hall and Lou Thomas; Griffith; 
Maud Roche/ ; Monkey Music Hall ; The 
Bathing Girl ; Joseph Harts. Holdover, 
Cook and Lorneze. 

BELL (Jules Cohn, mgr. ; agents, S-C-W. 
P. Reese).— Kretore ; Heim Children; Brown 
and Mills ; Tennis Trio ; George Yoeman ; 
Chevalier de I^orls. 

BROADWAY (Guy Smith, mgr.; agent. Pert 
Levey).— Blgelow's Merry Youngsters; Tommy 
La Rose; The Hlldagoes ; WllllamB and 
Wright. 



PITTSBURGH, PA. 

GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr. ; agent. John 
P. Harris, rehearsal Monday 0).— Conroy and 
Lemalre. well received ; Rooney and Rent, took 
well; Claud Oilllngwater, big hit; Columbia 
Comedy Four, very good ; Ergottl Lilliputians, 
pleased. Pictures. 

FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent. 
Morganstern ; rehearsal Monday 0).— Lorre 
Troup, featured: Midgleys. very good; Ryan 
and Douglas, pleased ; The Brlnkleys. well 
received ; Nellie Cameron, hit ; John and 
Mable Mansfield, very good ; Arthur Wilson, 
good ; Edler Sisters, well received. 

LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.: agent. Gus 
Sun; rehearsal Monday Id). — Four Muller's 
very good : Billy Munn, pleased ; Jack Harlow 
and Co., hit; Dixie and Francis Harris well 
received. Good business. 

ACADEMY (Harry Williams, mgr.).— "The 
Girl From Dixie." 

GAYETY (Henry Kurt/man. mgr.).— "Sere- 
haders." M. S. KAUL. 



PITTSFIELD, MASO. 



EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts. mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). -Jack Irwin 
Duo. well received ; Ward 
good ; Will Rogers, very 
Hnlvers. very giod ; Beth 
llle Comedy Trio, pleased. 



Clark nnd Ward, 
good ; Barry and 
Tate, good ; Cam- 



PORTLAND, ME. 

PORTLAND (J. W. Greelev. mgr ; agent. 
U. B. O. : rehearsal 10). Meyako Twins, best 
lap. act seen here; Boyle aed Evuis, closed; 
Wolfe. Moore nnd Young, took well ; McNally 
and Stewart, big laughing hit : Capt. Treat's 
Seals, strong for opening the bill. 



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novelty act ; Al. Mariner, singing and talk- 
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SALT LAKE CITY. 

OKIMIKl M Imperial Russian Danrtrs. 
very pond; Caniill,. ()lnr. lik-d: Frank Mor- 
reil, pood : Mis<« ., Milch, Rood ; ("l:ff l»ean 
and Co., pleased; Mario A Mo Trio. seor»-d ; 
Louis Sh.»r-\ Ktio'l . - -MISSION. (lullwer's 

Midnets. K.iml : tw.i Lnucft'llows. pleased; 
Ore^ory and lie. \e>. p-md. Bietuns. -M \- 
.IKSTIC. Ii. try Kain-- y; Zye.-s ; Post Oihswi; 
Bali'se(» Trio. CASINO Benito. po.nl; 

1'ortc, and Clark. pK.is.d, P.iluiars. pond 
Pietur.-s. ()\VK\. 



SCENIC. Westbrook (Cuy P. Woodman. 
nipr. ; apent, tT. B. O. ; r< lnarsal Monday aid 
Thursday ll. -Millar Sisters. Eimli>h a. t <■!' 
quality ; Ownlev and Hand. 11. c lev.i 

" IIAKOI 4 D C. AUKN'nVSKV 

PORTSMOUTH. O. 

SUN (K. R. Russell, incr. ; ;it" nt, dici' 
Monday rehearsal 10).— Julie 1 1 • - 1 • I and ('.».. 
very pleasing. Piei ur» s. 

MAJESTIC Maier and Keima-. r. mirr . 
apent. Coney Holmes; Monday r> he.ir-al I'M 
- Alberla, fine; Pud I-'arnum. jd ■ i -■ d ; I'oiii 
Rose Bud>. excellent; La Uo>, Pros. not. 
Pictuns. CDPlHiX 

ri:\ovo, PA. 

FAMILY (Allripht and M.iarMiy. me: 
apent. Eastern Vaudeville Managers" A -o 
rlntlon : reliear-a! Monday and Thursday 
,'n . -'Ji »■_"». Tlie Paly Pros., comedy gym 
nastie. a hit; Arrnla, Western novelty. ,-x 
cellent. iiO-.'U. The Two Mandys, oinedy 



SAN AXTOXIO, TKX. 

ROYAL ( li. L. and J. L. Ni\. m^i,. . .u..n!, 
C. lv llodkin^: nheir.-,il 1 < » * Lauri. '.- 
Mu^i'ian-. enrertainit'i; . Arlinptm and ll.l- 
ton. i|;iin:>; Polly l!ari;en. ur«at; .1.. .m.| 
Lola Ilayden, >. ;uid d . ap|d.iu>. : Kame 
Kiehi. Jap Troup.. < 1. v< r. BFN MILAN. 

SAN DIKGO, CAL. 

CAIIKH'K ( Win Toinpl.:i:» in^r ,if. nr. 
S C. ; M. mi I. iv r« tn-ars. il P'i 1 1. ,• pi Scott 
atld W:N:in. a. inh it j,-. l.m.I , J. dm HiL'gins. 
juinpi r. no\el; Enierlin t ' . ■ 1 1 i i > 1 • • ' 1 1 ;iiul Auhrey 
Yales, "Two 1 1 u r . i ] r* > 1 Mil>^ Pi mi New 
York." sketch; Marry \'an Fo-m-ii. i> f. 
Ilioii. dot,', w.ll r< .lived. Stahy and 1 1 1 r I > • ■ ■ • k . 
mii-ieal I. la. iv- :n , ' h -. p i.id. Picture-. 

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P.rt l.e\ey. Monday nlnar.-al 1 • • i Walter 
Hah. han j.. i- 1 . i •<».■■ 1 . Pallird and Alher'a. 
soup- .and pat'e;. apidaiided; The l-'owh-rs, 
e«|ui lihri^t-. pi. a -e.l Pi. i M r • .- 

CHAM 1 ( Ii. P.. Si-, o. iuur . agent, direct), 
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I-'ilm i'o I . Picturi -■. 

PNI'IN (p W linhlow. mpr i Pntiire- 

PICKWICK (E. M. hrukker. mpr ; ap.nt, 
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SAVANNAH, GA. 

nppilEPM (Jos. pi, A Wilensky. mpr.; 
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111 WiP.rd and It md ; Ciace Orma. s.o:. d"; 
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Australia's Original Stock Whip Manipulators 

Meeting with enormous success, closing the show this 

Dec. 25) P. G. Williams' Alhambra Theatre. 
Next week (Jan. 2) Orpheum, Brooklyn 



week 



Management 





MITH 



Ferguson and Mack, laughable ; Wayne and 
Marshall, scored. R. MAURICE ARTHUR. 



ST. PAUL, MINN. 

ORPHEUM.— La Tort a Jada, fair; Rameses, 
good ; Mackay and Cantwell, fine ; Burnham 
and Greenwood, big ; William Flemen, fine ; 

Boudloi Bros., excellent ; Kajiyama. good. 

CRYSTAL.— Swan and Osmon, good ; O'Clare 

Hutch Lushy, 



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SCHENECTADY. N. T. 

ORPHEUM (F. BYeymaler, mgr.; rehearsal. 
Monday and Thursday, 11). -26-28, Little May 
Green, very well received ; Leroy Sisters, good ; 
Margaret Karr and Co., fair ; Art Foner, good. 

CRESCENT (L. C. Smith, mgr.; agent, 

Joe Wood ; rehearsal, Monday and Thursday, 
12).— 26-28, Cooper and Cooper, fair; Fox and 
Blondln, good ; Lester, Laurie and Qulnn, ex- 
cellent. MOHAWK (C. T. Taylor, mgr.).— 

26-28. "Behman Show." Very good show and 
well received. 



SEATTLE, WASH. 

PANTAGES (Alex. Pantages, mgr. ; agent, 
direct; Monday rehearsal 11).— Tyrolean Sex- 
tette, good ; Mason and McClalre, pleased ; 
Melvin Trio, acrobats, unusually good ; Bert 
Swor, amused ; Nelson and Milledge, amus- 
• Ing sketch ; Ray Thompson's horse, closed 
well. •• Pictures. 

Alice Lloyd was entertained by the IJlks 
while here. 

Daphne Pollard, accompanied by her sister, 
Is In Seattle. 

Babe Mason and Edith McClalre, at the 
Pantages this week, are a Seattle pair. 

John Cort. the theatrical magnet, has Just 
returned from the east and announces that 



next season, joining hands with Klaw and 
Erlanger and Schubert, Seattle will have a 
banner year. 

Work on the new Orph -urn on Third and 
Madison is rapidly progressing. 

The Empire Theatre, owned by the Miller 
Amusement Company and booked by the Pa- 
cific Amusement Association Circuit, is now 
playing burlesque. FRANKLIN. 

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

POLI'S (S. J. Breen, res. mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Duff and 
Walsh, good; Howard Bros., very clever; 
Lynch and Weston, very good ; Irene Dillon, 
entertaining ; Mrs. Gardner Crane and Co., In 
•The Little Sunbeam," uproarious farce; 
Fay, Tw3 Coleys and Fay, excellent ; Mme. 
Casselli's dogs, clever. G. A. P. 



TORONTO, ONT. 

SHEAS (J. Shea mgr.; agent. U. B. O. : 
Monday rehearsal 10).— Dr. Herman, great 
novelty ; Anna Chandler, hit ; Clifford Walker, 
excellent : Nicholas Sisters, pleased ; Valerie 
Bergere Players, good ; World and Kingston, 
scored ; Jane Camshope and Co., clever ; Pope 
and Uno, pleased. M. P. 

MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.).— 
Madame Marquise, good ; Adams and Lewis, 
success ; Oma Crosby, novel ; Li la Carter, 
clever; Enoch, "Man Fish," big sensation; 
Giffords, fair. M. P. 

GAYETY (T. R. Henry, mgr.).— "Runaway 
Girls." 

STAR (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.).— "Passing 
Parade," big hit. HARTLEY. 

WASHINGTON. 

CHASES (H. W. DeWltt. mgr.; agent, U 
B*. O. ; rehearsal Monday 11).— Fred St. Onger 
and Co., cyclists, remarkable ; Harry Fox and 
Miller, Ship Sisters and Chas F. Seraon, di- 



vided first honors ; George Reno and Co., well 
received ; Kalmar and Brown, hit ; Edwards, 
Van and Tierney, pleased ; Six Trakhene 
Horses, amused. 

CASINO (A. C. Mayer, mgr.; agent, Wil- 
liam Morris; rehearsal Monday 11).— Dunbar's 
Goats, amused ; The Legerts, Klllian and 
Moore, Flint George and Co., decided hits : 
Harry Flnnerty, pleased; Madge Anderson and 
Leslie Thurston, second honors ; Great Vauld- 
ing, Juggler, applauded. 

MAJESTIC ( F. B. Weston, mgr. ; agent, 
Cleveland; rehearsal Monday 11 :30).— Hilland 
and Phillips, hit ; John LeClalr, juggler, 
clever ; Florence Douglas, comedienne, second 
honors. 

COSMOS (A. J. Brylawskl. mgr.; agent. 
Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday 10).— 
26-28, Peak, amused ; The Lafayettes, clever 
on wire ; Slater. Earl and Darrell, hit ; Great 
Harnett! and Co., magicians, well received ; 
Shepherd and Ward, pleased ; Dolly Marshall, 
second honors. 

GAYETY (Geo. W. Peck, mgr.).— "Queens of 
Jardln de Paris." 

LYCEUM (Eugene Kernan. mgr.).— "The 
Rollickers." 

The Majestic after Jan. 1 wlfl change the 
policy of three a day to two shows with book- 
ings of six acts and will add two more 
pieces to Its orchestra. 



YONKERS, N. Y. 

WARBURTON (Jos. E. Schanberger. mgr. ; 
Monday rehearsal 10 :.'{<M.— Harry First and 
Co., went big; Annie Abbott, good: Forbes 
and Bowman, scored ; George Spink, fine ; 
Secardo and Richardson's dogs, nice ; Florence 
Troy, classy; Stelllng and Revell. laugh. 
Pictures. 

ORPHEUM (Sol. Schwartz, mgr.; agent. V. 
B. O. ; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 12).— 
20-2S, Montrose Troupe, good; Ollva Septette, 
well liked ; Blount Bros., pleasing. Pictures. 



John McMahon has been given "Mike" 
Sutton's place as stage manager of the Or- 
pheum. CRIS. 



NOTES 

Daisy Harcourt has contracted to 
appear at the American, New York, 
Jan. 16. Jos. Shea is the agent. 



"The Musikagitis," once known as 
"The Suffragettes" play their first en- 
gagement in New York at the Fifth 
Avenue next week. The young wo- 
men were of "The Boston Fadettes" 
at one time, and include among the 
quintet, Estelle Churchill, the best 
"little" drummer "The Fadettes" ever 
had. 



Marie Empress became indignant 
one day recently when an applicant 
for her plush stage curtain wanted to 
kjiow the price she held it at. Miss 
Empress seemed to believe the ques- 
tion indicated a belief she had retired 
from the glare of the footlights. Mario 
has a little something on Mrs. Doc 
Munyon at that. 







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FOR WEEK JAN. 2 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes given are from JAN. 1 to JAN. 8, Inclusive, dependent upon the opening 
and closing days of engagement In different parts of the country. All addresses are 
furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, managers or agents will not 
bo printed.) 

"B. R." after name Indicates act Is with burlesque show mentioned. Routes may b« 
found under "Burlesque Routes." 

ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER 
THAN WEDNE8DAY MORNINO TO INSURE PUBLICATION. 

TEMPORARY ADDRESSES WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LAYING OFF." 

PERMANENT ADDRESSES OIVEN FOR OVER THE SUMMER MUST BE RE- 
PLACED BY WEEKLY ROUTE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. 



ART ADAIR 

The Original 'HANK SPONGE." 
Next Week (Jan. 2), Varieties, Terre Haute, 

Ind. 

Adams Sam D Trocaderos B R 

Adams Billy 89 MUford Boston 

Adams A Lewis 106 W Baker Atlanta 

Adams Milt Hastings Show B R 

Admont Mltzel 3285 Broadway N Y 

Adonis Hip Cleveland 

Aherns 3219 Colo Av Chicago 

Altken Bros 234 Bedford Fall River 

Altkens Great 2219 Gravler New Orleans 

Altken Jas A Edna 967 Park av N Y 

albani 1695 Broadway N Y 

Alburtus ft Millar Waterville Can 

Aldlnes The 2922 Cottage Grove Chicago 

All Sldl 909 Spring Pittsburg 

Allen Joe Robinson Crusoe Girls I R 

Allen Leon & Bertie Orpheum Newark O 

Allen Marie Columbiana B R 

Allinel Joseph 422 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J 

Allison Mr & Mrs Colonial Norfolk 

Alpha Troupe Orpheum Salt Lake 

Alpine Troupe Keiths Phila 

Alpine QuartetU Bowery Burlosqusrs B R 

Alrona Zoeller Troupe 269 Hemlock Brooklyn 

Alton Grace Follies of New York B R 

Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y 

Alqulst * Clayton 546 Bergen Brooklyn 

Alvarados Goats 1235 N Main Decatur 111 

Al\ln ft Zenda Box 865 Dresden O 

Anderson Gertrude Miss N Y Jr B R 

Anderson ft Anderson 829 Dearborn At Chicago 

Andrews ft Abbott Co 8962 Morgan 8t Louis 

Antrim Harry Majestic Ft Worth 

Apdales Animals Orpheum Memphis 

Appleby E J Arade Niagara Falls 

Apollos 104 W 40 N Y 

A r berg ft Wagner 511 B 78 N Y 

Ardelle ft Leslie 19 Broezel Rochester 

Arlington Billy Golden Crook B R 

Armond Grace 810 Dearborn At Chicago 

Armond Ted V Berenaders B R 

Armstrong and Verne Royal Wellington N Z 

Arthur Mae 15 Unity PI Boston 

Ashner Tessle Irwlns Big Show B R 

Atkinson Harry 21 B 20 N Y 

Atlantis 4b Flsk 2511 1 At Billings Mont 

Atwood Warren 111 W 81 N Y 

Aubrey Rene Runaway Girls I) R 

Auer SAO 418 Strand W C London 

Austin Jennie Follies of New York B R 

Austin ft Klumker 3110 E Phila 

Ayers Ada Follies of New York l R 



Baader La Velle Trio 820 N Chrlstlanla av Chic 

Bachen ft Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia 

■aker Billy Merry Whirl B R 

Baker Harry 8942 Renow W Philadelphia 

Baker De voe Trio Dainty Duchess B R 

Baker John T Star Show Girls B R 

Bandy ft Fields Norka Akron O 

Bannan Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Bantas Four Columbians B R 

Baraban Troupe 1304 Fifth Ave N Y 

Barbee Hill ft Co 1282 Nat Av San Diego 

Barber ft Palmer American Omaha lndef 

Barnes ft Crawford Trent Trenton N J 

Barnes ft Robinson 237 W 187 N Y 

Barrett Tom Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Barrlngton M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Barron Billy Unique Minneapolis 

Barren Oeo 2002 5 At N Y 

Barry ft Hack. 761 Wlndlake Milwaukee 

Bartell ft Oarfleld 2699 B 68 Cleveland 

Bartlstt Harmon ft Brnglf 853 W 56 N Y 

Barto ft Clark Bway Camden N J 

Barto ft McCue Midnight Maidens B R 

Barton Jos Follies of the Day B R 

Bates Vlrgle Irwlns Big Show B R 

Bates ft Neville 67 Gregory New Haven 

Baum Will H A Co 97 Woloott New Haven 

Baumann ft Ralph 860 Howard At New Haven 

Baxter Sidney ft Co 1723 48 At Melrose Cal 

fiayton Ida Girls from Happyland B R 

Bo Ano Duo 8442 Charlton Chicago 

Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 

Baardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago 

Boaugarde Marie Merry Whirl B R 

Boers Leo Grand Knoxville 

Bonier Agnes Dreamlanders B R 

Behren Musical 52 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Beimel Musical 841 B 87 New York 

Bell Arthur H 488 12 At Newark N J 

Boll Boy* Trio 2296 7 At N Y 

Bell Norma Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Belle Msy Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Belmont May Century Girls B K 

Belmont Joe 70 Brook London 

Belmont Florence Girls from Happyland B R 

Belmont M Follies of New York B R 

Belzac Irving 259 W 112 New York 

Bonn ft Leon 229 W 38 New York 

Bennett Archie Irwlns Big 8how B R 

Bennett Florence Irwlns Majesties B R 

Bennett Sam Rose Sydell B R 

Jl s uue tt ft Marrello 206 W 67 New York 

Bennett Bros 839 E 66 New York 

Benson Marlon J Passing Parade L R 

Bentley Musical 121 Clipper Ban Franolsco 

Benton Beulah Irwlns Majesties B R 

" to» RnU Big Banaer Show B B 



Berg Liddy Bon Tons B R 

Berger Anna Miss N Y Jr B R 

Bernhard Hugh Bohemians B R 

Beverly Sisters 6722 Springfield Av Phila 

Bevins Clem Rollickers B R 

Beyer Ben ft Bro Orpheum Kansas City 

Bicknell ft Gibney Majestic Cedar Rapids la 

Big City Four Albambra N Y 

Blssett ft Shady 248 W 87 N Y 

Black John J Miss N Y Jr B R 

Black ft Leslie 8722 Eberly At Chicago 

Blair Hazel Reeves Beauty Show B R 

HARRY BLOOM 

"PRINCE OF SONG." 

Still in Frisco. 

Bloomquest ft Co 8220 Chicago Av Minneapolis 
Bohannon Burt Hastings Show B R 
Boises Sensational 100 W 143 Now York 
Bonner Alf Brigadiers B R 
Booth Trio 343 Lincoln Johnstown Pa 
Borella Arthur 524 Stanton Greensburg Pa 
Borrow Sidney Big Banner Show B R 
Bostock Jean Lovemakers B R 
Boutin ft Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass 
Boulden ft Qulnn 212 W 42 N Y 
Bouton Harry & Co 1365 E 55 Chicago 
Bouvler Mayme Merry Whirl B R 
Bowman Fred 14 Webster Medford Mass 
Bowers Walters ft Crooker Keiths Indianapolis 
Boyd A Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City 
Boyle Bros Princess Ft Worth 
Bradley* The 1814 Rush Birmingham 
Brand Laura M 515 Main Buffalo 
Bray Joe Irwins Big Show B R 
Brennan Geo Trocaderos B R 
Brennen Samuel N 2856 Tulip Phila 
Breton Ted ft Corinne 114 W 44 N Y 
Bretonne May & Co 145 W 45 N Y 
Brlnkleys The 424 W 39 N Y 
Bristow Lydla Dreamlanders B R 
Brltton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia 
Brixton ft Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn 
Browder ft Browder 620-5 Minneapolis 
Bros ft Maxim 1240 Wabash Av Chicago 
Brookes ft Carlisle 38 Glenwood Buffalo 
Brookland Chas Runaway Girls B R 
Brooks Florrie Big Review B R 
Brooks The Girls from Happyland B R 
Brooks Harvey Cracker Jacks B R 
BrookB A Jennings 861 W Bronx N Y 
Brown Sammle Bowery Burlesquers B R 




Bessie 
Browning 

"THE 
VIVACITY GIRL" 



Brown ft Brown 69 W 115 N Y 

Brown A Wilmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass 

Bruce Lena Lovemakers B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmira N Y 

Bryant May Irwlns Big Show B R 

Brydon & Hanlon 26 Cottage Newark 

Buch Bros Julian Chicago 

Buckley Joe Girls from Happyland B R 

Buckley Louise Del Monte Cal 

Bullock Tom Trocaderos B R 

Bunce Jack 2219 13 Philadelphia 

Burgcsjr Uarvey J 627 Trenton Av, Pittsburg 

Burke Joe 344 W 14 N Y 

Burke Minnie Trocaderos B R 

Burke A Varlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burnett Tom Century Girls B R 

Burns Jack 287 Balnbridge Brooklyn 

Burrows Lillian 2050 North Av Chicago 

Burt Wm P ft Daughter 183 W 45 N Y 

Burton Jack Marathon Girls B R 

Burton & Burton Empire Indianapolis lndef 

Busch Devere Four Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Bushnell May Fads ft Follies B R 

Butlers Musical 423 S 8 Phila 

Butterworth Charley 850 Treat San Francisco 

Byron Gieta 107 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass 

Byron Ben Passing Parade B R 



Carmen Belle O H Fredricksburg Md 

Carmen Frank 465 W 168 N Y 

Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 

Carmontelle Hattle Marathon Girls B R 

Caron ft Farnom 235 E 24 N Y 

Carral Helen ft Co 1745 Warren Av Chicago 

Carrollton ft Van 5428 Monte Vista Los Angelee 

Carson Bros 1058 56 Brooklyn 

Carters The Ava Mo 

Casad ft DeVerne 312 Valley Dayton O 

Casburn ft Murphy Wichita Kan 

Casnius & La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 

Case Paul 81 8 Clark Chicago 

Caulfleld ft Driver Normandie Hotel New York 

Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London 

Celeste Grace Midnight Maidens B R 

Chabanty Marguerite Columbians B R 

Chameroys 1449-41 Bklyn 

Champion Mamie Washington Society Girls B R 

Chantrell A Schuyler 219 Prospect Av Brooklyn 

Chapln Benjamin 666 W 186 New York 

Chapman Sisters 1629 Milburn Indianapolis 

Chase Billy Grand Sacramento 

Chase Dave 90 Birch Lynn Mass 

Chase Carma 2615 So Halstead Chicago 

Chatham Sisters 308 Grant Pittsburg 

Chick Frank Brigadiers B R 

Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton Pa 

Church City Four 1282 Decatur Brooklyn 

Clalrmont Josephine ft Co 163 W 131 N Y 

INA CLAIRE 

In "JUMPING JUPITER." 
Management Frazee ft Lederer. 



Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 New York 

Clark Floretta 10 Lamburt Boston 

Clark Geo Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 

Clark Sisters ft Farnon Orpehum Ogden Utah 

Clark ft Duncan 1131 Prospect Indianapolis 

Clark ft Ferguson 121 Phelps Englewood 

Claton Carlos 235ft 5 Av Nashville Tenn 

Claus ft Radcliffe 1649 Dayton Av St Paul 

Clear Chas 100 Morningside Av New York 

demons Margaret Midnight Maidens B R 

Clermonto ft Miner 39 W 99 New York 

Clever Trio 2129 Arch Philadelphia 

Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago 

Clifton Harry Dreamlanders B R 

Clipper Quartet Orpheum Savannah 

Clito ft Sylvester 2U8 Winter Philadelphia 

Clure Raymond Orpheum Omaha 

Clyo Rochelle 1479 Hancock Qulncy Mssb 

Cohan Will H Miss New York Jr B R 

Cohen Nathan Hastings Show B R 

Cole Chas C Rollickers B R 

College Life Temple Detroit 

Collins Eddie 5 Reed Jersey N J 

Collins Fred Dreamlanders B R 

Collins ft Hart Orpheum Budapest Hungary 

Colton Tommy Fads A Follies B K 

Colton ft Darrow Kentucky Belles B R 

Compton & Plumb 2220 Emerson av Minneap. 

Comrades Four 824 Trinity Av New York 

Conn Hugh L Fads ft Follies B R 

Conn Richard 201 W 109 N Y 

Connelly Mr & Mrs Orpheum Kansas City 

Coogan Alan Lovemakers B R 

Cook Geraldlne 675 Jackson Av New York 

Corbett Ada Miss New York Jr B R 

Corbett A Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J 

Corinne Suzanne Fads A Follies B R 

Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle 

Cotter ft Boulden 1836 Vineyard Philadelphia 

Coyle ft Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 

Coyne Tom Hastings Show B R 

Crane Mrs Gardner Polis Bridgeport 

Crawford Catherine Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Crawford Glenn 8 1430 Baxter Toledo 

Creighton Bros Midnight Maidens B R 

Crlspl Ida Irwlns Big Show B R 

Crosby Ana 162 E 8 Peru Ind 

DICK CROLIUS 

Slang Prince Supremo. 
Permanent address, 224 W. 46th St., Now York. 

Cross ft Josephine Orpheum Oakland 

Cross ft Mays 1312 Huron Toledo 

Cullen Thos Runaway Olrls B R 

Cullen Bros 2916 Ellsworth Philadelphia 

Cummlnger ft Colonna Hip Paisley Scot 

Cummlngs Josie Rose Sydell B R 

Cunningham B A D 112 Wash'nt Champaign 111 

Cunningham & Marion 15.") E 96 N Y 

Curtin Patsle Century Girls B R 

Curtis Blanche Marathon Girls B R 

Curzon Sisters Hip New York lndef 

Cycling Brunettes Washington Spokane 



BEULAH DALLAS 

"COON SHOUTER." INTERSTATE CIRCUIT. 
Booked solid until May. 

Dale Warren E 1308 S Carlisle Philadelphia 
Dale ft Harris 1610 Madison Av New York 
Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia 
Dallas Beulah Majestic Montgomery 
Daly ft O'Brien National Sydney lndef 
Davenport Edna Big Banner Show B R 
Davenport Flossie Pennant Winners B R 
Davenport Pearle B Carlton Du llois Pa lndef 
Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago 
Davis ft Cooper 1920 Dayton Chicago 
Davidson Dott 1305 Michigan Av Niagara Falls 
Dawson Ell ft Gillette Sisters 344 E 58 N Y 
De ClAlnvtlle 8ld 1313 Douglas Omaha 



Cahlll Wm 815-7 Bklyn 

Cain John E Knickerbockers B R 

Callahan Grace Bohemians B R 

Campbell Al 967 Amsterdam At N Y 

Campbell Harry Marathon Girls B R 

Campbell Phyllis Merry Whirl B R 

Campbell & Parker Rose Sydell B R 

Campbell Zelma Bon Tons B R 

Campeaun Beatrice Knickerbockers B R 

Canfleld Al Wise Guy Co 

Canfield & Carleton 2218 80 Bensonhurst L I 

Cantway Fred H 6425 Woodlawn Av Chicago 

Capman Bert Follies of New York B R 

Capron Nell Follies of New York B R 

Cardon Chas Vanity Fair B R 

Cardownle Sisters 425 N Liberty Alliance O 

Carey ft Stampe 824 42 Bklyn 

Carle Irving 4203 No 41 Chicago 

Carl ton\ Frank Bway Gaiety Olrls B R 

Carmelos Ploturos Bro*4way Gaiety Girls B B 

When o**e*rt*g odo trt totass wu 



CUBA DE SCHON 



The Little Indian Girl. 
Playlug W. V. A. Time 



DeOrace ft Gordon 022 Liberty Brooklyn 

De Hollls & Valora Majestic Charleston S C 

De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee 

De Mar Rose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Mar Zelle Knickerbockers B R 

De Mario Ronachers Wien Austria 

De Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn 

Do Oesch Mile M 836 S 10 Saginaw 

De Renzo ft La Due Temple Hamilton ('an 

De Vassy Thos Big Banner Show B R 

De Velde ft Zelda Orpheum Montrea/ 

Do Vers Tony Watsons Burlosqusrs B R 

De Verne A Vaa 4071 TaUs Donvsr 

Da Toons Tom 1NIUI Nov Tork 



De Young Mabel 850 B 161 New Tork 

Dean Lew 452 2 Niagara Falls 

Dean A Sibley 463 Columbus At Boston 

Deery Frank 204 West End At New York 

Delaney Patsy Miss New York Jr B R 

Delmar A Delmar 94 Henry New York 

Delmor Arthur Irwlns Big Show B R 

Delmore Adelaide Girls from Happyland B R 

Delton Bros 261 W 88 New York 

Demacoa 112 N 9 Phila 

Demlng ft Alton Americans B R 

Demonlo ft Belle Englewood N J 

Denton G Francis 451 W 44 New York 

Desmond Vera Lovemakers B R 

Dlas Mona Bohemians B R 

Anita Diaz's Monkeys 

Next Week (Jan. 2) Trent, Trenton, N. J. 
Direction AL SUTHERLAND. 

Dlolas The 162 E 6 Mansfield O 

Dlzon Belle College Girls B R 

Dobbs Wilbur Ginger Girls B R 

Dodd Emily ft Jessle201 Division At Brooklyn 

Doherty ft Harlow© 428 Union Brooklyn 

Dolan ft Lenharr 2460 7 At New York 

Dolce Staters 249 W 14 N Y 

Donaghy G Francla 319 55 Brooklyn 

Donald A Carson 216 W 103 New York 

Donegan Sisters Bon Tons B R 

Donner Doris 343 Lincoln Johnstown Pa 

Doss Billy 102 High Columbia Tenn 

Douglas ft Burns 326 W 43 N Y 

Douglass Chas Washington Society Olrls B R 

Dove Johnny Al Fields Minstrels 

Dow ft Lavan 898 Cauldwell av New York 

Downey Leslie T Elite Sheboygan Wis lndef 

Doyle Phil Merry Whirl B R 

Drew Chas Passing Parade B R 

Drew Dorothy 377 8 Av New York 

Dube Leo 258 btowe At Troy 

Du BoIb Great ft Co 80 No Wash At Bridgeport 

De Mars A Gualtleii 397 W Water Elmira N Y 

Duffy Tommy Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Dulzell Paul Bronx N Y 

Duncan A O 942 E 9 Bklyn 

Dunedln Troupe Bon Tons B R 

Dunham Jack Bohemians B R 

Dunn Arthur F 217 E Lacock Pittsburg 

Dupllle Ernest 3103 Boudlnot Philadelphia 

Duprez Fred Majestic Chicago 

Durgin Geo Passing Parade B R 

Dwyer Lottie Trio 59 N Waehgtn Wllkes-Barre 



Eddy A Tallman 640 Lincoln Blvd Chicago 
Edman ft Gaylor Box 39 Richmond Ind 
Edna Ruth 419 W Green Olean N Y 
Edwards Gertrude Miss New York Jr B R 

EDWARDS, VAN and TIERNEY 

REFINED ENTERTAINERS. 
Management Ed. S. Keller. 

Edwards Shorty 213 Carroll Alleghenr 
Edythe Corinne 325 8 Robey Chicago 
Euan Geo Marathon Girls B R 
Elber Lew Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Elliott Jack Runaway Girls B R 
Ellsworth Harry A Lillian Century Girls B R 
Elwood Perry ft Downing 924 Harlem Av Balto 
Emelie Troupe 604 E Taylor Bloomlngton 111 
Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 
Emerson ft Le Clear 23 Beach At Grand Rapids 
Emerson Ida Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Emerson Harry Midnight Maidens B R 
Emmett & Lower 419 Pine Darby Pa 
Englebreth G W 2313 Highland Av Cincinnati 
Ensor Wm Hastings Show B R 
Esmann H T 1284 Putnam At Brooklyn 
Evans Allen Irwins Big Show BR > 

Evans Bessie 8701 Cottage Grove A Chicago 
Evens Fred ft Beattie Knickerbockers B R 
Evans Teddy Midnight Maidens B R 
Evans A Lloyd 923 E 12 Brooklyn 
Evelyn Sisters 252 Green At Brooklyn 
Everett Gertrude Fads A Follies B R 
Evers Geo 210 Losoya San Antonio 
Swing Chas ft Nina 455 Telfair Augusta 

F. 

Falrchild Sisters 320 Dixwell Av New Haven 
Fairchild Mr ft Mrs 1321* Vernon Harrlsburg 
Fairburn Jas Miss New York Jr B R 
Falls Billy A 488 Lyell At Rochester 
Fanta Trio 8 Union 8q New York 
Fanton Joe Bijou Phila 

FARRELL-TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Black Face In Vaudeville. 
This week (Dec. 26), Orpheum. Brooklyn. 



Fawn Loretta Rose Sydell B R 
Fay Gus Irwlns Majesties B R 
Fennel A Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn 
Fenner ft Fox 639 Central Camden N J 

DAVE FERGUSON 

United Time. 



Ferguson Mabel Bowdoln Sq Boston lndef 
Ferguson Frank 489 E 43 Chicago 
Ferguson Jos 127 W 67 New York 
FergUBou Marguerite Hastings Show B R 
Fern Ray 1300 W Ontario Philadelphia 
Fernandez May Duo 207 E H7 New York 
Ferrurd Grare 2716 Warsaw Av Chicago 
Ferry Wm Ke.ths Columbus 
Field.-* Sebool Kids Wilson Chira«o 
Fields & La Adclia Orpheum Fret port III 
Finn ft Ford 280 Revere Wlnlhrop Mass 
Finney Frank Trocaderos B R 
Fisher Marie Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Fisher Susie Rose Sydell B R 
Flske Gertrude Brigadiers B It 
Fitzgerald & Qulnn Bowery Burlesquers B R 
Fltzslmmons A Cameron 5609 8 Green Chicago 
Fk-tchers 33 Rondel 1 PI San Francisco 



JEANIE FLETCHERj 

SCOTTISH PRIMA DONNA 

America Travesty Stars 

Pickwick. San Diego. Cal. Indefinite. 



FleWher Tad 470 W 



Brooklym 



M*4Jy asowHow 74*1*1*7 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



C olossal Success j. RADIE FURMAN 



Next Week (Jan. 2 ) Orpheum, Los Angeles 



First Amritio Eiff|«Mfit ii I Ytirt. Ei* Rente. Orphegn Circuit 



Returns with freeh Laurels Direct Winter Garten, Berlin 

LILIAN HERLEIN 

America's Stunning end Beautiful Songstress United Time, 

Next Weak (Jan. 2). Poll's .Bridgeport Personal Management. E. B. ADAMS 



ROBERT 



AILEEN 



LeROY *nd HARVEY 

Comedy Sketch "RAINED IN" 

Direction, NORMAN JEFFERIES 

ETHEL LESLIE 

"THE FAVORITE ENGLISH MEZZO-SOPRANO" 

Direct from Successful Tours In England, Australia, New Zealand and the Orient. 

NOW IN SEATTLE— NEWPORT CAFE. 

The greatest musical novelty produced In years : 

Six Kirksmith Sisters 

The talk of the town everywhere the act has played. 
Direction KIRKSMITH BUTLER, 167 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 



GUY 



FRANCES 



RAWSON and CLARE 



"JUST KIDS 

Completed 21 weeks S.-C. Circuit. 



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Time extended 14 more. 
Next Week (Jan. .")), Hamlin Ave., Chicago, 111. 





80CIETY ATHLETES 



Presenting LiOlS ftCFFl ln Exclusive Hongs 



Booked solid by Fred Zobedie 



3 LIVINGSTONS 3 

NEXT WEEK (Jan. 2). COLONIAL, NEW YORK. Jan. 9, ALHAMHRA, NEW YORK. 

A few of our many press notices. 



Atlanta. Qa.. Nov. 20. 
Forsyth Theatre. 
And last came the Living- 
stons, the best comedy acro- 
bats that the Forsyth tias ever 
boasted. From a sophomore to 
a dignified bank president, the 
human nature in a man loves 
horse play. The Livingstons 
gave It, fast and furious and 
In such a funny manner that 
the dearest old prude In the 
house could not help but laugh. 
—Archie Lee. 



Chicago, Dec. 24. 

Majestic Theatre. 

The Livingstons ln acrobatics 
were a riot. This Is one of 
the most comical acrobatic acts 
seen which gets away from the 
silly ordinary comedy which is 
so often displayed. Everything 
being original with these peo- 
ple. The comedy was taken and 
it was certainly deserving of 
the credit the audience gave It. 



Columbus, O., Dec. 120. 

Keith's Theatre. 

The program in recommend- 
ing the Livingstons as having 
the greatest novelty comedy act 
does not overstep the limit. The 
act Is really a scream, the 
three members of the trmipe 
keeping the house in continu- 
ous good humor through their 
stunts on the horizontal bars. 
The act Is something new and 
Is worth seeing. 



The Lady 




BICKNELL 



AND 



GIBNEY 



PRESENTING 



Marion Gibney 



"The Lady and the Lobster" 

Booked Solid till April 1011, W. V. M. A. 

Time. 



The 


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O. M. Bicknell 



Alfred Jackson 

POSTER CARTOONIST 

This wook iDoc. 2(5). Hammersteln's Victoria 



HAVE YOUR CARD I 
VARIE 



DEAS, REED and DEAS 



Some Singing 



Some Comedy 



Some Clothes 




Open Soon. Some Theatre in Yonkers. Managed by Some Hustler, Edward S. Keller. 
SOME CLASS. 

Cycling Cogswells 

Just working twelve weeks 8.-C. Booked through Chicago eflee. 



By PAUL OOUDRON. 

Direction. BERT EARLB Booking Office 



REX 



COMEDY CIRCUS 



DOGS, CATS, 
PONIES AND 



THE HOMELIEST, MEANEST AND WISEST OLD MULE IN THE WORLD 
NTR0DUCIN6 HIS LATEST NOVELTY "JUMPING JUPITER" 



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Circus Queen" 

Season Hooked 




Lewis s Idabell 



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Billiken Girl " 

Permanent Address 

411 N. FRONT STREET 
BALTIMORE 



WILSON 



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REDHEAD 



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Who Are 
MORRIS and WILSON ? 

As juvenile.-* took singing parts in musical come- 
dies "Chip Chop," "Jolly Miller," etc. Also we 
played at Sunday School picnics. Now produced 
"THE CRAZY HOSTLERS," an acrobatic absurdity. 
Runs 10 minutes. Can close in "one." 



An Act With a Reputation 



Address VARIETY, San Francisco. 



When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY 



VARIETY 



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Florede Nellie Columbians B R 
Pollette ft Wicks 1824 Gates At Brooklyn 
Forbes ft Bowmen 201 W 112 New York 
Force Johnny 800 Edmonson Baltimore 
Force ft Williams Orpheum Spokane 
Ford Geo Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Ford ft Co 300 Fen ton Flint Mien 
Ford ft Louise 128 8 Broad Manksto Minn 
Fords Four Keiths Cincinnati 
Foreman Robt N 800 W 90 New York 
Formby Geo Wei the w Houee Wlgan England 
Foster Harry ft Sallle 1886 B 12 Philadelphia 
Foster Billy 2316 Centre Pittsburg 
Fox ft Summers 017 10 Saginaw Mich 
Fox Florence 172 Filmore Rochester 
Fox Will H Temple Rochester 
Fox Will World of Pleasure B R 
Foyer Eddie 0920 Plerpont CleTeland 
Francle Wlnnlfred Vanity Fair B R 
Francis Wlllard 67 W 138 New York 
Franclscos 843 N Clark Chicago 
Frank Sophia 6 Myrtle Miss New York Jr B R 
Frans Big Olnger Girls B R 
Fredericks Musical Dijou Battle Creek 
Freed Jack 36 W 116 N Y 
Freeman Florence Bway Qalety Girls B R 
Freeman Frank E Queen of Bohemia B R 
Freeman Bros Girls from Happyland B R 
Frellgh Llssle Bowery Burleequere B R 
French Henri Gerard Hotel New York 
French ft Williams 821 W Blaine Seattle 
Frevoll Orpheum Savannah 
Frey Twine Orpheum Omaha 
Frk-ke Willman Lovemakers B R 
Frobel ft Ruge 314 W 23 New York 



-GAFFNEY GIRLS- 



Playing S.-C. Time. 



Gaffney 81sters 1407 Madison Chicago 

Gaffney Al 303 Vernon Brooklyn N Y 

Gage Chas 170 White Springfield Mass 

Gale Ernie 160 Eastern At Toronto 

Gallagher Ed Big Banner Show B R 

Gardiner Family 1908 N 8 Philadelphia 

Garden Geo Oirle from Happyland B R 

Gardner Eddie Star Muncie Ind 

Gardner Jack Los Angeles 

•lardner Andy Bohcmlana B R 

Gardner Georgle ft Co 4646 Kenmore At Chic 

Garrlty Harry Princess Los Angelee lndef 

Garson Marion ft Co Grand Pittsburgh 

Uath Karl ft Emma 6«w» case Chicago 

Gaylor Chas 768 17 Detroit 

Gear Irving Century O rl* B R 

Genaro ft Thoel Majestic Corelcena Tex lndef 

George Chas N Potomac tiwgerstown Md 

George Armstrong T Jacks B R 

Germane Anna T 25 Arnold Revere Mass 

Gettlngs J F Marathon Qlrla B R 

Geyer Bert Palace Hotel Chicago 

Gilbert Ella R Runaway Girls B R 

Gill Edna Queen of Jardln de Parle B R 

Gllmore Mildred Broadway Galt'v Girls B R 

Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Gleason Violet 480 Lexington Waltham Mass 

Glose Augusta Orpheum Omaha 

Glover Edna May 862 Emporia Av Wichita 

Godfrey ft Henderson 2200 E 14 Kansas City 

Goforth ft Doyle 251 Halsey Brooklyn 

Golden Claude Oayety St Louie 

Golden Sam Washington Society Girls B R 

Golden Nat Hastings Show B R 

Goldie Annette Big Banner Show B R 

Ooldle Jack Ginger Girls B R 

Goldsmith & Hoppe Chases Washington 

Goodman Joe 232B Van Pelt Philadelphia 

Goodrich Mitchell Hastings Show B R 

Gordo El 2.m W 42 New York 

Gordon Max Dreamlanders B R 

Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantic Av Brooklyn 

Gordon ft Barber 26 So Locust Hagerstown Md 

Gordon & Marx Polls Hartford 

Gossans Bobby 400 So 6 Columbus O 

Gottlob Amy 600 No Clark Chicago 

Gould C W Marathon Girls B R 

Gould ft Rice 326 Smith Providence R I 

Goyt Trio 356 Willow Akron O 

Grace Frank College Girls B R 

Grate Lew 2844 Penn av Baltimore 

Graham Frank Marathon Girls B R 

Grannon Ila Melrose Park Pa 

Grant Burt ft Bertha 2056 Dearborn Chicago 

Granville ft Mack Cherry Blossoms B R 

Granville & Rogers Anderson Louisville 

Graves Joy Dreamlanders B R 

Gray Trio 1406 Woodlawn av Indianapolis 

Gray ft Gray 11)22 Birch Joplln Mo 

Gray ft Graham Sydney Australia lndef 

Green Edna Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Greene Wlnnlfred Runaway Girls B R 

Gremmer ft Melton 1437 8 6 Louisville 

Grieves 18 W GO N Y 

Griffith John P Trocaderos B R 

Griffith Myrtle E 5805 Kirkwood Av Pittsburg 

Griffs & Hoot 1328 Cambria Philadelphia 

Grimm & Satchel Olympla Gloucester Mass 

Groom Sisters 503 N Hermitage Trenton N J 

Grossman A I 532 North Rochester 

Grover & Richards Orpheum St Paul 

Grovlnl Geanette Washington Society Girls B R 

Oruber A Kew 408 4 Av E Flint Mich 

Oullfoyle ft Charlton 303 Harrison Detroit 

Guyer Victoria Miss New York Jr B R 

H. 

Hall K Clayton Elmhurst Pa 

Hall Ed Passing Parade B R 

Hall & Pray 50 Columbia 8wampscott Mass 

Hall ft Briscoe 56 Orchard Norwich Conn 

Halperln Nan 1621 E 17 Av Denver 

Halls Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Mass 

Halpern Leo Hastings Show B R 

Halsnn Boys 21 E 08 New York 

Halpted Wllliard 1141 Prytanla New Orleann 

Hamllni The 51 Scoval PI Detroit 

Hamilton Estelle B 2036 N 31 Philadelphia 

Hamilton Maude Watsons Burlesquers B R 

HAMMOND and FORRESTER 

Sulllvan-Consldine Circuit. 

Hammond Oracle Robinson Crusoe Girls B R 
Hampton ft Bassett 4866 Wlnthrop Av Chicago 
Haney A Long 117 State N Vernon Ind 



EDITH HANEY 

POCKET EDITION COMEDIENNE. 
Always Working. Direction. A. B. MEYERS. 

Hannon Billy 1589 No Hamlin Av Chicago 
Hanson Harry L Temple Muskegon Mich 
Hansons ft Co 1037 Tremont Boston 
Hanvey Lou 552 Lenox av New York 
Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B R 
Harmonists Four Gayety Minneapolis 
Harrington Bobby 8erenadere B R 
Harron Lucy Knickerbockers B R 
Hart Marie & Billy Orpheum Salt Lake 
Hart Bros 284 Central Central Falls R I 
Hart Stanley Ward 8440 Pine St St Louis 
Hart Maurice 159 Lenox At New York 
Hartwell Effle Big Banner Show B R 
Harvey Harry Hastings Show B R 
Harvey ft Welch 7 E 119 N Y 
Harveys The 507 Weetern Moundsvllle W Va 
Hartman Gretchen 528 W 135 New York 
Hastings Harry Hastings Show B R 
Haewell J H Majestic Bllwood City Pa lndef 
Hatches The 47 B 182 New York 

E. F. HAWLEY and CO. 

THE BANDIT. 

Week. Jan. 2, Polls, New Haven. 

EDW. S. KELLER, Rep. 

Hawklne Harry College Glrle B R 

Hayee Margaret Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Hayes Gertrude Follies of the Day B R 

Hayee ft Patton Carson City Nev lndef 

Hayman ft Franklin Tlvoli London 

Haynee Beatrice Americans B R 

Hay ward ft Hay ward Majestic Little Rock 

Haselton J as Washington Society Glrle B R 

Hearn Sam Follies of the Day B R 

Hearn ft Rutter Auditorium York Pa 

Heath Frankle Big Review B R 

Heather Josle Keiths Cincinnati 

Held ft La Rue 1828 Vine Philadelphia 

Helene La Belle Kentucky Belle* B R 

Henderson ft Thomas 227 W 40 New York 

Hendrtx Klarl College Glrle B R 

Henella ft Howard 646 N Clark Chicago 

Hennlnge 11 Seymour Flats St Joe Mo 

Henry Dick 207 Palmetto Brooklyn 

Henry Girls 2326 So 17 Philadelphia 

Henrys 423 B 102 N Y 

Herbert Majestic Si A igustlne Fla 

Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mass 

Herman Lew Hip Charleston W Va 

Herman ft Rice 429 W 80 New York 

Hers Geo 832 Stone Av Scranton 

Hessie Grand Reno Nev 

Heverley Great 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hickman Bros ft Co Family Moline 111 

Hill Arthur Hastings Show B R 

Hill Edmund* Trio 262 Nelson New Brunswick 

Hill Chas J Ginger Oirle B R 

Hillard May Ram T Jacks B R 

Hlllman ft Roberts 516 8 11 Saginaw Mich 

Hills Harry Robinson Crusoe Glrle B R 

Hlnee ft Fento 1 151 W 63 New York 

Hoeffl Bros Vaudeville Octumwa la 

Holden J Maurice Dainty Duchess B R 

Holden Harry Knlckerbockere B R 

Hollander Joe Irwlns Majesties B R 

Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadillac Mich 

Holmes Ben Box 8J1 Richmond Va 

Holt Alf Sydney Australia 

Honan ft Helm 12h Lockwood Buffalo 

Hood Sam 721 Florence Mobile Ala 

Hoover Lillian 432 W 34 New York 

Hopp Fred 326 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Horton ft La Trlska Columbia St Louis 

Hotaling Edward 557 S Division Grand Rapids 

Howard Bros Polls Worcester 

Howard Chas Follies of New York B R 

Howard Emily 044 N Clark Chicago 

Howard Mote Vanity Fair B R 

Howard Geo F Big Review B R 

Howard Comedy Four 983 8 Av Brooklyn 

Howard Harry ft Mae 222 S Peoria Chicago 

Howard Bernlce A Co 252 W 38 New York 

Howard ft Howard Orpheum Sioux City 

Howe Bam Lovemakers B R 

Howe Lisette Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Huegel A Qulnn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hufford ft Chain Majestic Dubuque la 

Hulbert ft DeLong Bijou Iowa City la 

Hunt Robt Washington 8oclety Girls B R 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley F J 152 Magnolia Av Elizabeth N J 

Hutchinson Al 210 B 14 New York 

Huxley Dorcas B Vanity Fair B R 

Huxtables Portland Me 

Hyatt ft Le Nore 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hylands Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hymer John B 5 Av New York 

Hynde Bessie 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imhoff Roger Fads ft FollleB B R 
Inge Clara 300 W 49 N Y 
Ingram ft Seeley 288 Crane Av Detroit 
Ingrams Two 1804 Story Boone la 
Inncs9 ft Ryan Airdome Chattanooga 
IrlBh May Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Irving Pearl Pennant Winners B R 
Irwin Flo 227 W 45 New York 
Irwin Geo Irwlns Big Show B R 



Jackson H'ry ft Kate 208 Buena Vista Yonkers 

Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo 

Jackson Robt M Runaway Girls B R 

Jackson ft Long No Vernon Ind 

Jackson Family Hip Wigan Kng 

Jensen Ben A Chas Bowery burlesques B R 

Jeffries Tom 150 Henry Brooklyn 

P. O'MALLEY JENNINGS 

This week (Doc. 20 >, Majestic Milwauk<<\ 

Jennlnge Jewell A Barlowe 3302 Arlington 8t L 
Jerge ft Hamilton 392 Mans Av Buffalo 
Jerome Edwin Merry Whirl B R 
Jeee ft Dell 1202 N 5 St Louis 
Jess Johnny Cracker Jacks B R 
Jewel 263 Littleton Av Newark N J 
Johnson Honey 30 Tremont Cambridge Mass 
Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America 
Johnson Bros ft Johnson 0243 Callowhlll Phlla 



Johnston Elsie Reeves Beauty Show B R 
Johnston ft Buckley Golden Crook B R 
Johnstone Chester B 49 Lexington av N Y 
Jolly Wild ft Co Keiths Providence 
Jonee ft Rogers 1351 Park Av New York 
Jones Maud 471 Lenox Av New York 
Jones ft Olllam Yale Stock Co 
Jones A Whitehead 83 Boyden Newark N J 
Joyce Jack Circus Bush Vienna 
Julian A Dyer 67 High Detroit 
Juno ft Wells 611 B 78 New York 



Kartello Broe Peterson N J 

Kaufman Bros Orpheum Omaha 

Kaufman Reba ft Ines Follee Bergere Paris 

Kaufmanns 240 B 85 Chicago 

Keating ft Murray Blakere Wlldwood N J lndef 

Keaton ft Berry 74 Boylston Boston 

Keatons Three Polls Wllkes-Barre 

Keeley Bros Battenburgs Lelpelc Ger 



Jim. F. 



THBM8 THEM. 



ANNIE M. 



KELLY and KENT 



Kelfe Zena Wm Penn Phlla 

Kelley Joe K 9 end Arch Philadelphia lndef 

Kelly Eugene Knickerbockers B R 

Kelly Lew Serenade* B R 

Kelly ft Wentworth Family Moline 111 

Keleey Sletere 4832 Christiana Av Chicago 

Keltnere 133 Colonial PI Dallas 

Kendall Ruth Miss New York Jr B R 

Kendall Chas ft Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kennedy Joe 1131 N 3 Av Knoxville 

Kenney ft Hollis 66 Holmes Av Brookllne Mass 

Kent ft Wilson 6036 Monroe Av Chicago 

Kenton Dorothy Orpheum Spokane 

Keough Bdwln Continental Hotel San Fran 

Kessner Ross 438 W 164 New York 

Klddere Bert ft Dorothy 1274 Clay San Fran 

Klne Josle Bowery Burlesquers B R 

King Margaret H Serenade™ B R 

King Bros 211 4 Av Schenectady 

King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Bng lndef 

Klnnebrew ft Klara O H Plymouth 111 lndef 

Kiralfo Bros 1710 8 Av Evansvllle Ind 

Kirechbaum Harry 1023 Main Kaneae City 

Klein ft Clifton Academy Buffalo 

Knight Harlan E ft Co Orpheum Oakland 

Knowlee R M College Girls B R 

Koehler Grayce 5050 Calumet Chicago 

Kohers Three 68 13 Wheeling W Va 

Koler Harry Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Konerz Bros Orpheum Harrlsburg 



Lacouver Lena Vanity Fair B R 

Lafayettee Two 185 Graham Oshkosh 

Lslrd Major Irwlns Big Show B R 

Lake Jas J Bon Tons B R 

Lalor Ed Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Lancaster ft Miller 546 Jones Oeklend 

Lane ft O'Donnell 271 Atlantic Bridgeport 

Lane Goodwin ft Lane 3713 Locust Philadelphia 

Lane ft Ardell 332 Geneeee Rochester 

Lane Eddie 305 E 73 New York 

Lang Karl 273 Blckford Av Memphis 

Langdons Majestic E St Louis 111 

Lanlgan Joe 102 8 51 Philadelphia 

Lansear Ward E 232 Schaefer Brooklyn 

La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 

La Blanche Mr ft Mrs Jack 3315 B Baltimore 

La Centra ft La Rue 2401 2 Av New York 

La Clair ft West Box 155 Sea Isle City N J 

La Fere Eleanore Miss New York Jr B R 

La Mar Dorothy World of Pleasure B R 

La Maze Bennett ft La Maze 2508 Pitkin Bklyn 

La Moinee Musical 332 5 Baraboo Wis 

La Nolle Ed ft Helen 1707 N 15 Philadelphia 

LaPonte Marguerite 123 W Com'ce San Antonio 

Le Rocca Roxy P 1245 Ohio Chicago 

La Rue ft Holmes 21 Llllle Newark 

La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J 

La Toy Bros Majestic Charleston S C 

La Vettee 1708 W 31 Kansas City 

Larkin Nicholas Runaway Girls B R 

Larose 220 Bleecker Brooklyn 

Larrive 32 Shutter Montreal 

Laurent Merle 79 E 116 New York 

Lavender Will Big Review B R 

Lavlne ft Inman 3201 E 81 Cleveland 

Lavardee Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J 

Lawrence BUI Bohemians B R 

Lawrence ft Edwards 1140 West'm'r Providence 

Lawrence ft Wright 55 Copeland Rozbury Mass 

Lawson & Namon Majestic Chicago 

Layton Marie 252 E Indiana St Charlea 111 

Le Beau Jean Ginger Girls B R 

Le Fevre & St John Unique Minneapolis 

Le Grange ft Gordon 2823 Washington St Louis 

Le Hlrt 16O Clifford Av Rochester 

Le Pagee 120 French Buffalo 

Le Pearl ft Bogart 401 Solome Springfield III 

Le Roy Lillian Marathon Girls B R 

Le Roy Vivian Oolden Crook B R 

Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan 

Le Roy Chas 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

Le Roy & Adams 1812 Locust Av Erie Pa 

Le Van Harry Big Review B R 

Leahy Bros 9 Harrison Pawtucket R I 

Lee Minnie Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn 

I^oe Joe Kinsley Kan 

Leffingwell Nat & Co Majestic Colorado Spng- 

Lens* The 1818 School Chicago 

Leonard A Drake 1000 Park PI Brooklyn 

BESSIE LEONARD 

"Girl with the Wonderful Hair" 

Tin* Wick tHcr. 2'i>. Majestic Houston 
Next \V> «k 1 J 'Hi. M. American. N» w Orleans 

Leonard A Phillip" Hong Ron* Toledo lndef 

Leon I Ruby Cracker Jacks B R 

Lerner Dave Americans B R 

Les Jundts 523 E Rlrhard Dayton O 

Leslie Genie 301 Tremont Boston 

I^ehlle Frank 124 W 130 New York 

Leslie Mabel Big nanner Show B R 

Lestelle Eleanore Merry Whirl B R 

Lester Joe Golden Crook B R 

lister & Kellct 318 Falrmount Av Jersey City 

Levlno D ft Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn 



Levitt A Falls 412 Coder Syracuse 

Levy Family 47 W 129 New York 

Lewie A Vanity Felr B R 

Lewie ft Lake 2411 Norton Av Kansas City 

Lewie Phil J 116 W 121 New York 

Lewie Walter ft Co-677 Wash'n Brookllne Maes 

Lewie ft Green Delnty Duchess B R 

Lewis ft Herr 146 W 16 N Y 

Lillian Grace Century Glrle B R 

Llngerraane 706 N 6 Philadelphia 

Llscord Lottie Watsons Burleeque B R 

Llssman Harry Hastings Show B R 

Little Stranger Bronx N Y 

Livingston Murry 830 B 163 New York 

Lloyd ft Castano 104 W 61 New York 

Lockhart ft Webb 252 W 38 N Y 

Lockwood Sisters Star Show Girls B R 

Lockwoods Musical 133 Cannon Poughkeepsle 

London ft Rlker 32 W 08 New York 




A Refined Novelty Singing Act. 
Next Week (Jan. 2) Family, Lafayette, Iud. 

Loralne Oecar Youngs Atlantic City 

Loralne Harry Big Review B K 

Lovett Ed World of Pleasure B R 

Lowe Leslie J Hong Kong Toledo lndef 

Lowe Musical 37 Ridge av Rutherford N J 

Lower F Edward Hastings Show B R 

Luce ft Luce 026 N Broad Philadelphia 

Luken Al Marathon Glrle B R 

Luttinger Lucas Co 536 Valencia San Fran 

Lynch Hazel 356 Norwood Av Grand Replds 

Lynch Jack 03 Houston Newerk 

Lynn Louis 8tar Show Glrle B R 

Lynn Roy Box b*2 Jefferson City Tenn 

Lyon ft Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran lndef 



Macdonald Sisters 12 Bache San Francisco 

Meek Tom Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Mack ft Co Lee 606 N State Chlcego 

Mack Wm Follies of the Day B R 

Mack ft Mack 6047 Chestnut Philadelphia 

Mack ft Walker Keiths Providence 

Mackey J 8 Runaway Girls B R 

Macy Maud Hall 2618 B 26 Sheepshead Bay 

Madison Chas Trocaderos B R 

Mae Florence 43 Jefferson Bradford Pa 

Mae Rose Passing Parade B R 

Maguire H S Austin Tex 

Mahoney May Irwlns Big Show B R 

Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco lndef 

Maltland Mable Vanity Fair B R 

Majestic Musical Four Bway Gaiety Glrln B R 

Makarenko Duo Jefferson St Augustine Fla 

Melloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto 

Mangels John W 603 N Clark Chicago 

Mann Chas Dreamlanders B R 

Manning Frank 365 Bedford Av Brooklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clacy Grand Rapids 

Mantells Marlonettee 4420 Berkeley Av Chicago 

Mardo Trio Majestic Cedar Rapids la 

Mardo ft Hunter Coiy Corner Girls B R 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 

Mario Louise Vanity Fair B R 

Marion Johnny Century Girls B R 

Marlon Dave Dreamlanders B R 

Mario Aldo Trio Orpheum Salt Lake 

Marr Blllle Irwlns Big Show B R 

Marsh ft Middleton 10 Dyer Av Everett Mass 

Martell Family Kentucky Belles B R 

Martha Mile 63 W 01 New York 

Martin Dave ft Percie 4301 Calumet Chicago 

Martin Frank A T Jacks B R 

Martlne Carl ft Rudolph 457 W 57 New York 

Mason Harry L College Girls B R 

BOB MATTHEWS 

60S Gaiety Theatre BIdg., 

Broadway and 46th St., New York. 

THB MATTHEWS AMU3BMBNT CO. 

Methleson Walter 843 W Ohio Chicago 
Matthews Harry ft Mae 140 W 37 PI Los Ang 

Matthews Mabel Majestic Columbus (la 
Maxims Models Keiths Columbus 
Mayne Ellxabeth H 144 E 48 New York 
Mays Musical Four 154 W Oak Chicago 
Mazette Rose Marathon Girls B It 
McAllister Dick Vanity Fair B R 
McAvoy Harry Brigadiers 11 R 
McCale Larry Irwlns Big Show B K 
McCann Geraldinc ft Co 700 Park Johnston Pa 
McCarvers 144 W 28 New York 
McClaln M 3221 Madison Av IMttsbur K 
McCloud Mable Bon Tons B R 
McConnell Sisters 1247 Madison Chicago 
MrCormlck ft Irving 1H10 Gravesend av liklyn 
McCune ft Grant 636 Benton Pittsburg 
McDowell John and Alice 027 Detroit 
MoOarry ft McGarry Pennant Winners li K 
McOarry ft Harris r>21 Palmer Toledo 
McGregor Sandy Brigadier B it 
McOuire Tutz Oil High Detroit 
Mclntyre W J Follies of the Day B H 
McKay A ('antwell Majestic Wllwaukee 
McNallye Four 220 W 38 New York 
MeNameo II Smith Poughkeepsiu 
McWaters & Tyson 471 00 Brooklyn 
Meehan Billy Sam T Jacks B It 
Melk Anna Brigadiers B R 

Melnotte Twiim & Clay Smith Aih.iml.r.i N Y 
Melody Lane Girls Majestic K.ilam.i/.on 
Mendelsohn .lack 10:i W . r ..", New York 
Menetekel 101 K 14 New York 
Meredith Sisters 20 W 05 New York 
Merrill & Otto Orpheum Omaha 
Merritt Hal Colonial Lawrence Mass 
Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena i*i 
Methen Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Ma*.' 
Meyer David Lewis & I*ake Musical Co 
Michael & Michael 320 W . r »3 New York 
Milam A De Bois 825 10 Nashville 
Miles Margaret I'ads & FollleB B It 
Military Four 070 K 24 Peterson N J 
Millard Bros Rose Sydell B R 
Miller Larry Princes* St Paul lndef 
Miller Miiy Knickerbockers B It 
Miller A Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Miller Helen Passing Parade B R 
Miller & Mirk 2011 Federal Phlla 
Miller * Princeton 88 Olney Providence 



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songs :and dances 

Management AL SUTHERLAND 




Shayne - King 

Advanced Hebrew Entertainers 1 

First Act of its Kind Working 

Without the Aid of False Accessories 

Featuring 

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THE TIP TOP TOPICAL SONGSTER 

In SONG STORIES 

Now Successfully Touring S.-C. Circuit. Booked Solid 

JO PAIGE SMITH, Manager 



OUR AGENT, 

H. B. MARINELLI 



Europe's Greatest Novelty ^k E% WLM ^L I 1 1^\ E9 Q^^ Cei 
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Lamar - Gabriel Efitt Master Gabriel «- Co. 

Representative, M. S. BE NTH AM j( 



ORPHEUM, BROOKLYN 
THIS WEEK (Dae. 26) 



ALHAMBRA, NEW YORK 
NEXT WEEK (Jan. 2) 



Booked Solid 
For Three Months 

Direction 

TONY LUBELSKI 



Three English Girls 



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Playing for American Circuit Theatres and Cafes 



Instantaneous 
Hit Opening of 

ODEON CAFE 

San Francisco 



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In Their Merry Musical Comedy Skit 
"BEFORE and AFTER" 

NEXT WEEK (Jan. 2) MARYLAND, BALTIMORE 

Management, AL SUTHERLAND 



Big Laughing 
Hit on 

Pantages Circuit 



HAMILTON BROS. 



Address 



NOVELTY KNOCKABOUT ACT 

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NEW YORK CITY 
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Millar Tharaaa 118 W Grand At Oklahoma 
Mills * Moultan 68 Rom Buffalo 
Mlllman Trio Central ChemnlU Germany 
Mllmara Majestic Birmingham 
Milton Joe Grand Pittsburg 
Milton ft De Long Slaters Sheas Buffalo 
Mints ft Palmer 1905 N 7 Phlla 
Mlsksl Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 
Mitchell Bennett Miss N Y Jr B R 
Mitchell ft Cain Empire Johannesburg 
Holler Harry 80 Blymer Delaware O 
Monarch Four Golden Crook B R 
Montgomery Harry 154 W 124 New York 
Montambo 4k Bartelll 40 B Liberty Waterbury 
Mooney 4b Holbein Croydon London 
Moore flnlts 'Knickerbockers B R 

MOORE'S 

"RAH! RAH! BOYS" 

With LOMA JACKSON. 

Moore Helen J Columbians B R 

Moore Geo Star Ithaca N Y 

Moosey Wm Brigadiers B R 

Morette Sisters Columbia Kansas City 

Morgan Bros 2525 E Madison Phlla 

Morgan King A Thompson 81s 608 B 41 Chicago 

Morgan Meyers A Mike 1280 W 28 Phlla 

Morris Felice Orpheum Salt Lake 

Monis Joe Dainty Duchess BR 

Morris Ed Reeyes Beauty Show B R 

Morris Helen PasslngParade B R 

Morris A Wortman 182 N Law Allentown Pa 

Morris A Morton 1808 St Johns PI Bklyn 

Morris Mildred A Co 250 W 85 New York 

Morrison May Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Morse Marie Brigadiers B R 

Morton Harry K Golden Crook B R 

Morton A Keenan 674 11 Brooklyn 

Moto Girl Majestic Birmingham 

Mull Eva World of Pleasure B R 

Mullen Tom Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Mullen Jim Lovemakers B R 

Muller Maud 801 W 151 N Y 

Murphy Frank P Star Show Girls B R 

Murphy Frances Dreamlanders B R 

Murray Chas A A Co Bijou Duluth 

Murray Elisabeth New Amsterdam N Y Indef 

Murray A Alvln Great Alblnl Co 

Muslkalglrls 5 Av N Y 

My Fancy 12 Adams Strand London 

Myers A MacBryde 182 6 At Troy N Y 



Nannary May A Co Grand Sacramento 

Nash May Columbians B R 

Nawn Tom A Co Keiths Columbus 

Nazarro Nat A Co 3101 Tracy At Kansas City 

Neary Bliss A Ross Princess Ft Worth 

Nelson H P Follies of New York B R 

Nelson Chester Americans B R 

Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson Oswald A Borger 150 E 128 N Y 

Nevaros Three 894 12 Av Milwaukee 

Nevlns A Erwood Orpheum Portland 

Augustus Neville «»<i Co. 

"Politics and Petticoats." 

Newhoff A Phelps 82 W 118 N Y 
Newton Billy 8 Miss New York Jr B R 
Nlcoll Ida Bohemians B R 
Noble A Brooks Plaza Chicago 
Nonette 817 Flatbush Av Bklyn 
Norton Ned Follies of New York B R 
Norton C Porter 8342 Klmbark Av Chicago 
Norwalk Eddie 505 Prospect At Bronx N f 
Noes Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y 
Nugent J C Majestic Milwaukee 



Obermans Unique Dickinson N D 

O'Brien Frank Columbians B R 

O'Connor Trio 708 W Allegheny Av Phlla 

O'Dell Fay Miss N Y Jr B R 

Odell A Gllmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 

O'Donnell J R 132 B 124 N Y 

Ogden Gertrude H 2835 N Mozart Chicago 

O Nelll A Regenery 502 Warren Bridgeport 

O'Neill Trio Grand Columbus O 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B R 

O'Rourke A Atkinson 1848 E 85 Cleveland 

Orpheus Comedy Four Queen Jardln de P B R 

Orr Chas F 131 W 41 N Y 

Orren A McKenzie 808 East Springfield O 

2! b H?v£ ??1* *?? No Willow At Chicago 
Ott Phil 178 A Tremont Boston 
Owen Dorothy Mae 8047 90 Chicago 
OzaTs The 48 Kinney Av Kenmora N Y 



Packard Julia Passing Parade B R 
Palme Esther Mile 121 B 48 Chicago 
Palmer Daisy Golden Crook BR 
Palmer Louise Irwins Big Show B R 
Palmer A Lewis Family Fargo N D 
Pardue Violet Follies of New York B R 
Parf ray Edith College Girls BR 
Parker Harry 187 Hopkins Brooklyn 
Parker A Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn 
Parris Gen W 2534 N Franklin Phil* 
Patridge Mildred Kentucky Belles B R 
Patterson Al Kentucky Relies B R 
Patterson Sam 20 W 133 N Y 
Paul Dottle 8 Rolllckers B R 
Paul} A Ryholda 850 County New Bedford 
Paullnettl A Plquo 4324 Wain FrankHn P a 



PAULINE 



Pendletons Majestic Seattle 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Can 

Perless A Burton 225 B 14 New York 

Pero A Wilson 104 W 40 New York 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Person 1 A Halllday Park Erie Pa 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joe Qneen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Phillips Mondane 4027 Bellevlew Av Kan City 

Phillips Samuel 318 Classon At Bklyn 

Phillips Sisters Coliseum Vienna 

Piccolo Midgets Box 23 Phoenicia N Y 

Plerson Hal Lovemakers B R 

Pike Lester Irwins Big Show B R 

Pike A Calme 073 Amsterdam At N Y 

Plroscoffls Five Lovemakers B R 

Plsano Yen 15 Charles Lynn Mass 

Pollard Gene Casino Girls B R 

Pope A Uno Chases Washington 

Potter Wm Big Banner Show B R 

Potter A Harris 8330 Wayne Av Chicago 

Powder Saul Follies of New York B R 

Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City 

Powers Elephants 745 Forest At N Y 

Powers Bros 15 Trask ProTldence 

Price Harry M 084 Longwood Av N Y 

Prices Jolly 1820 Arch Philadelphia 

Primrose Four Polls Springfield 

Priors The Tukulla Wash 

Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Bklyn 

Prosit Trio Bijou Winnipeg 

Pyre Walton Miles Detroit 



Quigg A Nlckerson Follies of 1010 
Quinlan Josle 844 N Clark Chicago 



Radcllff Ned Dreamlanders B R 

Radcliff Pearl Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Raimund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago 

Rainbow Sisters 840 14 San Francisco 

Rampey Allle Washington Society Girls B R 

Ramsey Sisters Orpheum Savannah 

Randall Edith Marathon Girls B R 

Rapier John 173 Cole Av Dallas 

Rathskeller Trio Majestic E St Louis 111 

Rawls A Von Kaufman Washington Spokane 

Ray Eugene 5602 Prairie At Chicago 

Ray A Burns 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn 

Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn 

Raymond Ruby A Co Grand Pittsburgh 

Raymore A Co 147 W 05 N Y 

Reded A Hadley Star Show Girls B R 

Redner Thomas A Co 072 Hudson At Detroit 

Ren ford A Winchester Orpheum Winnipeg 

Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal 

Reed Bros Orpheum St Paul 

Reed A Earl 230 E 62 Los Angeles 

Reeves A I Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Reffkln Joe 163 Dudley Providence 

Regal Trio 118 W Wash Pi N Y 

Reid Jack Runaway Girls B R 

Reld Sisters 45 Broad Elizabeth N J 

Relyea Chas Kentucky Belles B R 

Renal les The 2084 Sutter San Francisco 

Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla 

Revere Marie Irwins Big Show B R 

Reynolds A Donegan Hansa Hamburg Ger 

Reynolds Lew Follies of the Day B R 

Rialto Mile Proctors Newark 

Rlanos Four Orpheum Minneapolis 

Rice Louise Dreamanders B R 

Rice Frank A True 6340 Vernon At Chicago 

Rice Sully A Scott Hip Cleveland 

Rich A Howard 214 E 19 N Y 

Rich A Rich 2220 Milwaukee At Chicago 

Richard Bros 118 E 3 New York 

Riley A Ahearn 35 Plant Dayton O 

Rio Al C 20!) W 126 New York 

Rio Violet Knickerbockers B R 

Rlpon Alf 545 E 87 N Y 

Ritchie Billy Vanity Fair B R 

Rltter A Bovey Washington Boston 

Roach A E Vanity Fair B R 

Roatinl Mile Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Rober Gus Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts C E 1851 Sherman At Denver 

Roberts Robt Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Roberts A Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit 

Robinson Chas A Crusoe Girls E R 

Robinson The 001 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 

Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London 

Rocamora Suzanne Orpheum Memphis 

Roche Harry Sam T Jacks B R 

Rock A Rol 1610 Indiana Av Chicago 

Rockway & Conway Majestic Columbus Ga 

Roeder A Lester 314 Broadway Buffalo 

Rogers Clara Majestic Seattle 

Rogers Ed Girls from Happyland B R 

Roland A Morln 208 Middlesex Lowell 

Rolande Geo S Box 200 Cumberland Md 

Roode Claude M Forsyth Atlanta 

Roof Jack A Clara 705 Ore en Phlla 

Rooney A Bent 5 Av N Y 

Rosalre A Do re to Hanlons Superba 

Rose Dave Rose Sydell B R 

Rose Blanche Cracker Jacks B R 

Rose Lane A Kelgard 125 W 48 N Y 

Rose Clarlna 6025 57 Brooklyn 

Ross Fred T O H Flint Mich 



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Parton Polly Bohemians B R 

Pearl Kathryn A Violet 8am T Jacks B R 

Pear Marty 82 Marcy At Brookly" 

Pearless Gilbert Ginger Girls B R 

Pf»"on Walter Merry Whirl B R 

Pedenon Bros 686 Greenbush Milwaukee 

Pelots The 161 Westminister Vr AtSSBc City 



RYAN-RICHFIELD CO. 

Next Week (Jan. 2) Mary Anders on, Louisville 

Ross Sisters 65 Cumerford Providence 
Royden Vlrgle Rose Sydell B R 
Rush Ling Toy Trevett Chicago 
Russell * Davis 1316 High SprlnKfeld o 
Rutans Song Birds Grand Hamilton O 
Rye Geo W 116-4 Ft Smith Ark 
Ryno A Emerson 161 W 174 N Y 

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Salmo Juno Eden Turin Italy 

Salvail Bijou Atlanta 

Sanders A La Mar 1327 5 Av N Y 

Sanford A Darlington 3060 Pengrove Phlla 

Saunders Chas Century Girls B R 

Saxe Michael Follies of New York B R 

Saxon Chas Big Review B R 

Scanlon W J Anderson Louisville 

Sranlon Geo B College Olrls B R 

Scarlet A Scarlet 913 Longwood Av N Y 

Schilling Win 1»m><» K Lnnvale Baltimore 

Sclntella 588 Lyell Av Rochester 

Scott Robt Ijovemakers B R 

Scott O M Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 



Boott A Tost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 
Scully Will P 8 Webster PI Bklyn 
Sears Gladys Midnight Maidens B R 
8elby Hal M 204 Schiller Bldg Chicago 
Semon Primrose Ginger Girls B R 
Sexton Chas B 284!) Johnston Chicago 
Sevengala 526 Abel Easton Pa 
Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y 
Shaw Edith Irwins Majesties B R 
Shea Thos E 3664 Pine Grove At Chicago 
Shea Tex A Mabel 522 N Main Dayton O 
Shean Al Big Banner Show B R 
Sheck A Darvllle 2028 N Clark Chicago 
Shelvey Bros 265 S Main Waterbury 
Shepperley Sisters 250 Dovercourt Toronto 
Sheppell A Bennett Dreamlanders B R 
Sherlock Frank 514 W 135 New York 
Sherlock A Holmes 2508 Ridge Philadelphia 
Sherman & De Forest Majestic Butte 
Shermans Two 252 St Emanuel Mobile 
Sherwood Jeanette Ginger Girls B R 

ffe Mlsa ffe and Co. 

Sydney Shields 



Shields The 207 City Hall New Orleans 

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SHRODES and CHAPPELLE 

Direction B. A. MYERS. 

Shields Sydney A Co Orpheum Harrtoburg 
Shorey Campbell A Co 756 8 av New York 
Sldello Tom & Co 4313 Wentworth Av Chicago 
Slddons A Earle Howard Boston 
Sidman Sam Passing Parade B R 
Slegel Emma Irwins Majesties B R 
Slegel A Matthews 324 Dearborn Chicago 
Sliver Nat Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Slmms ,W 11 lard 6435 Ellis Av Chicago 
SimondaTeddy Americans B R 
Simpson Kudsell Big Review B R 
Slater A Finch 10 N 3 Vlncennes Ind 
Small Johnnie A Sinters 620 Lenox Av N Y 
Smlrl A Ressner 438 W 164 N Y 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson At Bklyn 
Smith A Adams 408 So Halstead Chicago 
Smith A Brown 1324 St John Toledo 
Snyder A Buckley Fads A Follies B R 
Snyder Trio 32 Hancock Newbern N C 
Sossln Samuel Hastings Shosr B R 
Spauldlng A Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mass 
Spears Anna Merry Whirl B R 
Spelvln Geo Sam T Jacks B R 
Spencer A Austin 3110 E Phlla 
Sprague A Dixon Prospect Cleveland 
Sprague & McNeece 632 No 10 Phlla 
Springer & Church 06 4 Plttsfleld Mass 
Stadium Trio St Charles Htl Chicago 
Stafford Frank A Co Lyric Dayton O 
Stagpooles Four 244 W 30 New York 
Stanley Stan 005 Bates Indianapolis 
Stanley Harry S 203 N Bway Baltimore 
Stan wood David 364 Bremen E Boston 
Starr A Sachs 343 N Clark Chicago 
Stedman Al A Fannie 685 6 So Boston 
Steelo Sts A Brlnkman Orpheum Cleveland 
Stelnert Thomaa Trio 531 Lenox Av N Y 
Steinman Herman Lovemakers B R 
8teppe A H 33 Barclay Newark 
Stepping Trio 3!M>8 N 5 Philadelphia 
Stevens Pearl Grand Knoxvllle 
Stevens Harry Century Girls B R 
Stevens Will H Serenades B R 
Stevens E 135 So First Bklyn 
Stevens Paul 323 W 28 N Y 
Stevens Lillle Brigadiers B R 
Stevens A Moore Columbians B R 
Stewarts Musical Star 8how Girls B R 
Stewart Harry M World of Pleasure B R 
Stewart A Earl 125 Euclid Woodbury N J 
Stlckney Louise Hippodrome N Y Indef 
Stlrk A London 28 Hancock Brockton Mans 
Stoddards Empire Patcrson N J 
Stone Geo Oinger Girls B R 
St .lumps & |)acre 163 W 34 N Y 
Strehl May Bway Gaiety Girls B R 
Strohscheln H 2532 Atlantic Bklyn 
Strubblefleld Trio 5808 Maple At St Louis 
Stuart & Keoley Orpheum Nashville 
Sullivan Danl J A Co 1!H7 W til Cleveland 
Sully A Phelps 2310 Bolton Phlla 
Summers Allen 1056 W Division Chicago 
Sutton Larry E 035 N Clark Chicago 
Sweeney A Rooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit 
Sweet Dollle Irwins Majesties B R 
Swisher Gladys 1154 Clark Chicago 
Swor Bert Columbians B R 
Sydney Oscar Lovemakers B R 
Sylvester Cecelia Pnsslng Parade B R 
Sylvesters The Plymouth Htl Hoboken N J 
Symonds Alfaretta 140 S 11 Philadelphia 
Synionds Jack 3130 Princeton Av Chi<-apo 
Sytz A Sytz 140 Morris Phlla 



Tambo A Tarn bo Empire Dublin Ireland 

TanKlev Pearl 67 So Clark Chicago 

Teal Raymond O H Clifton Ariz 

Temple A O'Brien 420 E 2 Fargo N I) 

Terrill Frank A Fred 857 N Orkney Phlla 

Thatcher Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Thomas * Hamilton 667 Dearborn Av Chicago 

Thompson Mark Bohemians B R 

Thomson Harry 1284 Putnam Av Brooklyn 

Thornton Arthur Golden Crook B R 

Thornton Geo A 305 Broome N Y 

Thorne Mr A Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas av N T 

Thorns Juggling 58 Rose Buffalo 

Thurston Leslie 1322 12 Washington 

Tlvoll Quartette Orlswold Cafe Detroit Indef 

Tom Jack Trio Keiths Providence 

Tombs Andrew College Girls B R 

Toney A Norman Majestic St Paul 

Tops Todsv * Too" 3442 Jtt School Chicago 

Torcal A l-'lor I> Alt/a SnTndbT.s Chicago 

Torlays Polls Wilk< s • Barre 

Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y 

Travers Bell.. 210 N FrankJIn Philadelphia 

Travers Phil 5 E 115 N Y 

Travers Roland 221 W 42 N Y 

Tremalne- Mus'l 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III 

Trc.or Edwin A Dolores Golden Crook B R 

Trlllere 346 E 20 N Y 

Troxell A Wlnchell 306 3 N Seattle 

Tsuda Harry Hathaways Lowell 



HARRY TSUDA 

UNITED TIMM. 
Booked Solid. James B. Plunkett, Mgr. 

Tunis Fay World of Pleasure B R 
Tuscano Bros Trent Trenton N J 
Tuttle A May 3837 W Huron Chicago 
Tuxedo Comedy Four Beauty Trust B R 
Tydeman A Dooley 108 Elm Camden N J 



Ullne Arthur M 1759 W Lake Chicago 
Unique Comedy Trio 1927 Nicholas Phila 
Usher Claude A Fannie Lyric Dayton O 



Valadons Les Comique New Bedford Mass 

Valdare Bessie 305 W 07 N Y 

Valentine A Ray 253V6 5 Jersey City 

Vallecitas Leopard* Orpheum Spokane 

Valletta & Lamson 1321) St Clark Cleveland 

Valmore Lulu A Mildred Bohemians B R 

Vun Chas A Fannie Keiths Phlla 

Van Dalle Sisters 514 W 135 N Y 

Van Horn Bobby 130 Best Dayton O 

Van Osten Eva Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 

Van Osten Bob Sam T Jacks B R 

Vardelles Lowell Mich 

Vardon Perry A Wllber National San Fran 

Variety Comedy Trio 1515 Barth Indianapolis 

Vassar A Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vaas Victor V 25 Hasklns Providence 

Vedder Fannie Bon Tons B R 

Vedder Lillle Cracker Jacks B R 

Vedmar Rene 3285 Bway N Y 

Venetian Sereander* 676 Blackhawk Chicago 

Vernon A Parker 187 Hopkins Bklyn 

Veronica A Hurl Falls Empire London indef 

Village Comedy Four 1012 Ringgold Phlla 

Vincent John B 820 Olive Indianapolis 

Vinton Grace Serenaders B R 

Viola Bros Slttners Chicago 

Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpzlgerstr Berlin Ger 

Von Serley Sisters Marathon Girls B R 

Vyner Iydlla Reeves Beauty Show B R 



Wakefield Frank L Runaway Girls B R 
Walker Musical 1524 Brookslde Indianapolis 
Walling Ida Watsons Burlesquers B R 
Walsh Helen A May Dainty Duchess B R 

WALSH, LYNCH - CO. 

Presenting "HUCKIN'S RUN." 

Direction PAT CASEY. 
Next Week (Jan. 2), BIJou. Bay City, Mich. 

Walsh Martin Trocaderos B R 

Walter J as Dreamlanders B R 

Walters A West 3437 Vernon Chicago 

Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne Ind Indef 

Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago 

Ward Alice Reeves Beauty Show B R 

Ward Billy 100 Myrtle av Bklyn 

Ward Marty S Gaiety Girls B R 

Ward A West 225 B 14 New York 

Wardc Mack 300 W 70 New York 

Warner Harry E Rolllckers B R 

Washburn Blanche Washington Soc Girls B R 

Washburn Dot 1030 Mobawk Chicago 

Water Carl P Sam T Jacks B R 

Waters Hester Washington Soc Girls B R 

Watson Billy W Girls from Happyland B R 

Watson & Little Garrlck Ottumwa la 

Wayne Jack W College Girls B R 

Wayne Sisters Watsons Burlesquers B R 

Weaver Frank A Co 1706 N Baltimore % 

Weber Johnnie Rose Sydell B R 

Welch Jas A 211 E 14 New York 

Welch Thos Runaway Olrls B R 

Welch Tint Vanity Fair B R 

Well John 5 Krusetadt Rotterdam 

Wells Lew 213 Shnwmnt Grand Ranlds 

West John Watsons Burlesquers B R 

West A I 6U6 E Ohio Pittsburg 

West Wm Irwins Majesties B R 

West Sisters 1412 Jefferson At Brooklyn N Y 

West A Denton 135 W Cedar Kalamazoo 

Weston Al Bowery Burlesquers B R 

Weston Bert Star Show Olrls B R 

Weston Dan E 141 W 116 N T 

Western Union Trio 2241 E Clearfield Phlla 

Wetherlll 33 W 8 Chester Pa 

Wheeler Sisters 1411 7 Phlla 

Wheelers Au>tra liau Orpin urn I)es Moines 

Winders II !•: Ohio Ghl.-ai'o 

Whirl Four 15.12 Shunk Philadelphia 

White Harry 1003 Ashland Av Baltimore 



ETHEL WHITESIDE 

And those "Plckannles." 
"FOLLIES OF COONTOWN " 



White Kane A White l','.).', Vermont Bklvn 
White Phil Merry Whirl R R 
Whitman Bros 1335 Chestnut Phlla 
Whitman Frank 133 Oreenwlch Readinic P» 
Whitney Tlllle 36 Kane Buffalo 
Wichert Grace 3«>33 Michigan Av Chicago 
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N .1 
Wiley May F B'g Review B R 
Wllkens A Wllkens 363 Willis Av N Y 
Wllbelm Fred Sam T Jacks B R 
Willanl A Bond Jefferson St AiiKUt-tino I'la 
Wllllama Clara 24.*io Tremont Cleveland 
Williams Cowboy 4715 Upland Phlla 
Williams Chas 2652 Rutgers St Louis 
Williams John Cracker Ja'-k* B R 
Williams Frank A I>el!:i Majesti<- lloim'iwi 
Williams Ed A Florenee 01 W 103 N Y 
Williams A De Cmfnu 1 Ashton Sq Lynn Ma- 
Williams fd Gilbert 10lo Marshfleld Av Chlcag- 
Williams A f!ni'ilo:i Ma.,es!:<' Montgomery 
Williams A Steriirr-: Koval San Antonio Tex 
Williams A Stevens 351 rt Calumet Chicago 
William .'. -^:m1 di.tnl S\ra>u-i- 
Williams Mnllle Cracker Ja.-ks 11 R 
Williamson Frank Bunaway Olrls B R 
Wllllson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels 
Wills ft Hassan National Sydney Australia 
Wilson Bros Vaudeville Ottumwa 'i 



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THE THREE ERNESTS 



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Just Completing Six Weeks engagement at the 

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Re-engaged for Three Months, 1911 

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The holiday bill at the Electric Theatre. Mon- 
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the afternoon and evening performance. The 
headline attraction was the Four Musical Cates 
in the greatest musical act now appearing on 
the vaudeville stage. In the act Is featured 
Frank B. Cate, cornet ; Walter H. Cate, world's 
greatest saxophone soloist; Fred O. Cate, playing 
the largest saxophone In the world. 




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AND 



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NEXT WEEK (Jan. 2) POLIS, Hartford. 
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Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton *t Chicago 
Wilson Al * Mar Dorp Schenectady Indef 
Wilson Fred Cracker J ache B E 

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Wilson Prank Qarrlck Ottumka la 
Wilson Marie Queen of Jardln de Paris B R 
Wilson Llsile 175 Pranhlln Buffalo 
Wilson Jas Ginger Olrls B R 
Wilson Patter Tom 2006 7 At N T 
Wilson ft Plokney 207 W 10 Kansas City 
Wilson & Wilson Orpheum Lineoln 
Wilton Joe MO* Arch Philadelphia 
Wlnfleld Frank Hastings Show B R 
Winkler Kress Trio 202 W 38 New York 
Wise ft Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand 
Wlthrow ft Clover Holty Tolty Co 
Wolfe ft Lee 324 Wood I awn Av Toledo 
Wood Bros Vanity Fair B R 
Woodall Billy 420 First At Nashville 
Wood Ollle «X) W 164 New York 
Woods ft Woods Trio Hip Cleveland 
Work ft Ower Anderson Louisville 
World & Kingston Lyric Dayton O 
Worrell Chas Century Olrls B R 
Wright ft Dietrich Shubert Utlca 



Xsxlers Four 2144 W 20 Chicago 



Yacklay ft Bunnell Lancaster Pa 

Yeager Chas Dreamlanders B R 

Yoeman Oeo 4066 Gibson At 8t Lpule 

Yost Harry B World of Pleasure B R 

Young Carrie Bohemians B R 

Young Ollle ft April 5 Av N Y 

Young De Witt & Sister Queen San Diego 

Young ft Phelps 1013 Baker Bvansvllle Ind 



Zanclgs The 806 W 140 N Y 

Zanfrellas 131 Brixton London 

Zazell ft Vernon Seguln Tour Bo American Ind 

Zeda Harry L 1328 Cambria Phlla 

Zelser ft Thome Wlllards Temple of Music 

Zell ft Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago 

Zimmerman Al Dreamlanders B R 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 



Works .Ian. 2 and Jan. !>. 



Amenta us Gayety Albany 1> Casino Brooklyn 

Beauty Trust Westminster Providence !> Ca- 
sino Iloston 

Hehmaiis Show Gayoty Hoston '.» Columbia 
New York _ , . 

Big Manner Show Corinthian Rochester 0-11 
Mohawk Schenectady 12-14 Empire Albany 

nig Review Columbia Boston !>-U lion Ton 
Jersey City 12-14 Folly Paterson 

Bohemians Peoples Cincinnati 1) Empire Chi- 
cago 

Bon Tons Murray Hill New York {) Metropolis 
I'ew York 

■\iwery Burlesquers Music Hall New York 
I) Murray Hill New York 

Brigadiers Lyct urn Washington I) Monumental 
Baltimore 

Broadway Gayety Girls 2-4 Gayety Scranton 
, r »-7 Luzerne Wilkes-Barrc Trocadero Phil- 
adelphia 

Cherry Blossoms Avenue Detroit '•> Lafayette 
Buffalo 

College Girls Gayely Philadelphia '.► Star 
Brooklyn 

Columbia Burlesquers Star Brooklyn !• "V ild- 
mans Newark 

Cosy Corner Girls Empire Chicago !» Avenue 
Detroit 

Cracker Jacks Metropolis New York '•> West- 
minster Providence 

Dainty Duchess Waldnians Newark !» Empire 
Hoboken 

Dreamlands Trocadero Philadelphia J) Lyceum 
Washington 

Ducklings Bronx New York !> Eighth Avenue 
New York 

Fads & Follies Gayety Brooklyn !> Olympic 
New York 

Follies Day Bowery New York D-ll Folly Pat- 
erson 12-14 Bon Ton .Jersey City 

Follies New York Gayety Washington !> Gay- 
ety Pittsburg 

Ginger Girls Olympic New York !> Casino 
Philadelphia 

Girls From Dixie Slar Cleveland '.» Folly 
Chicago 

Girls From Happyland Alhamhra Chicago '.» 
Standard Cincinnati 

Golden Crook Casino Hoston '.Ml Empire Al- 
bany 12-14 Mohawk Schenectady 

Hastings Big Show Standard Cincinnati '.» 
Gayety Louisville 

Howes Love Makers Gayety Minneapolis '.» 
Gayety Milwaukee 

Imperials Buckingham Louisville !> Peoples 
Cincinnati 

Irwlns Big Show Gayety Baltimore 1> Gayety 
Washington 

I.Alns Majesties Casino Philadelphia !) Gay- 
ety Baltimore 

Jardln De Paris Howard Boston 1> Columbia 
Boston 

.Jersey Lilies Gayety Milwaukee Star £ 
Garter Chicago 

Jolly Girls Dewy Minneapolis J) Star St Paul 

Kentucky Belles Lafayette Buffalo 1) Star To- 
ronto 

Knickerbockers Gayety Detroit ( .) Gayety To 
ronto 

Lady Buccaneers St Joe !> Century Kansas 
City 

Marathon Girls Gayety St Louis !» Gayety 
Kans.'i • ity 



Merry Maidens Academy Pittsburg Star 

Cl©vcl And 

Merry Whirl 2-4 Folly Paterson 5-7 Bon Ton 
Jersey City 0-11 Gayety Scranton 12-14 
Luzerne Wllkes-Barre 

Midnight Maidens 2-4 Mohawk Schenectady 
5-7 Empire Albany Gayety Boston 

Miss New York Jr Star Toronto Royal Mon- 
treal 

Moulin Rouge Casino Brooklyn Empire 
Brooklyn 

New Century Girls Star Milwaukee !) Dewey 
Minneapolis 

Parisian Widows Gayety Louisville 9 Gayety 
St Louis 

Passing Parade Royal Montreal Howard 
Boston 

Pat Whites Gayety Girls Empire Indianapolis 
Buckingham Louisville 

Pennant Winners Empire Newark f) Bowery 
New York 

Queen Bohemia 2-4 Empire Albany .V7 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady Gayety Brooklyn 

Queen Jardln De Parts Gayety Pittsburg J) 
Empire Cleveland 

Hector Girls Star St Paul 9 St Joe 

Beeves Beauty Show Gayety Toronto 9 Garden 
Buffalo 

Hentz-Santley Empire Toledo 9 Alhambra Chi- 
cago 

Boblnson Crusoe Girls Gayety Omaha 9 Gayety 
Minneapolis 

Rollickers Monumental Baltimore 9 Penn Cir- 
cuit 

Hose Sydell Columbia New York 9 Gayety 
Philadelphia 

Runaway Girls Garden Buffalo 9 Corinthian 
Rochester 

Sam T Jacks Century Kansas City 9 Standard 
St Louis 

Serenaders Empire Cleveland 9 Empire To- 
ledo 

Star & Garter Show Gayety Kansas City 9 
Gayety Omaha 

Star Show Girls 2-4 Bon Ton Jersey City 5-7 
Folly Paterson 9-11 Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 
12-14 Gayety Scranton 

Tiger Lilies Folly Chicago 9 Star Milwaukee 

Trocaderos Star & Garter Chicago 9 Gayety 
Detroit 

Umpire Show Empire Brooklyn 9 Bronx New 
York 

Vanity Fair Empire Hoboken 9 Music Hall 
New York 

Washington Society Girls Standard St Louis 9 
Empire Indianapolis 

World of Pleasure 2-4 Luzerne Wilkes-Barre 
5-7 Gayety Scranton 9 Gayety Albany 

Yankee Doodle Girls Eighth Avenue New York 
9 Empire Newark 



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Where C follows name, letter Is In Chi- 
cago 

Where S F follows, letter Is at San Fran- 
cisco. 

Where L follows, letter Is In London 
office. 

Advertising or circular letters of any de- 
scription will not be listed when known. 

Letters will be held for two weeks. 

P following names Indicates postal, ad- 
vertised once only. 



A. 

Acton Grayce 
Adams Gus (C) 
Adams Wm (C) 
Addison & Livingston 
Adklns J J 
Ahlberg I) 
Alhrazau (C) 
Alden Jane (C) 
Alexander Hamld (C) 
Alexander & Scott 
Allison Alice (C) 
Alpine Pearl (P) 
Alvln Bros (C) 
A man Andy 
Amide Al (C) 
Ardell Lille 
Armstrong W (C) 
Armstrong Margaret 

(C) 
Arnold H J 
Arnold Florence 
Athos Great (C) 
Auger Geo 

B. 

Barnes & Crawford 
Bates Louis W 
Baldwin Teresi (C» 
Bandy K- Fields 
Banvard & Franklin 

(C) 
Barlow Frederick 
Barlows Breakway 
Barry Lydla 
Barry & Halvers 
Bartholdy Mr 
Bellmack Sisters (P) 
Meals Punch A Judv 
Bedwards W II Id 
Beers Leo (C) 
Bell William (Ci 
Berg Bros 
Bergere Valerie 
Bernard Lester (C> 
Berra Mabel 
Berrv & Benson 
Milger Chas 
Bingham K- Gable 
Bixley & Fink 
Hock man K (Ci 
Boehike Richard 
Boerln P R 
Bmwder K- Browder 
Borgs Lillian (C) 
Brink man Ernest 
Burtell Georgia 
Burton Richard 
Byrne Ames (C) 
Beauvais Arthur (P> 
Berrv Arthur ( C ) 
Berrv Wallace (C» 
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Bradbam Juanlta (C) 
Brown & Wills (C) 
Buckley John (C) 



Callahan & St George 
Carney Don (P) 
Carter Virginia (C> 
Carum Alf 
Case Paul (C) 
Gates Musical 
Chartrcs Sisters 
Cherry Wm 
Chester & Grace 
Christopher Mr & Mrs 

F (C) 
Clare Sidney 
Clark Geo B (C) 
Clark Chas K 
Clark Marie (P) 
Clarke & Bergman (CI 
Clyde Ora (C) 
Cogswell Sarah L (C) 
Coleman Boyd (C) 
Cole & Coleman (C) 
Coleman C M (C) 
Coleman (C) 
Coleman & Williams 

(C) 
Collins Norman Wills 

(C) 
Collins Jimmy 
Colvln & Pearson (C) 
Connelly & Webb 
Conway & Corkell (C) 
Coolev Mav (C) 
Cossar Mr & Mrs (C i 
Costa Eugene 
Couthrope Jane (P) 
Coulter Frazer (C) 
Coverdalo Minerva 
Copeland Sandy 
Crandall La 
Crane Cecile (O 
Crap-po Harry (C i 
Crawford Roy 
Cressy Elsie ii'i 
Cross John 
Crotton Bros 
Crowley Gcnevii \i 
Crowley Jas T 
C'iniinings Ralph iC> 

D 

D'Amon Chester 
Darck Rene 
Darro' Arthur 
Davis Mrs .Jack (•'» 
Davis Geo D 
Davis Hal 
Day Dave (('• 
Dayton I>>wis 
Dean Daisy 



De Armond Grace (C) 
De Carno ft Esmeralda 

(P) 
Deaves Dorothy (C) 
De Balestlers Animals 

(C) 
De Corno Louis (C) 
Defrejl Gordon 
Delare N 

Delmore & Darrell (C) 
Delmore Delflno (P) 
Denton Mr 
Denton Percy 
Devault Armln T 
Dickson & Mack 
Dleterieh Roy 
Dillon Irene 
Dilwarth Lillian 
Dona'dson L 
Don Emma 
Donovan Fannie (P) 
Dooley Jed 
Boris Alfred (Ci 
Dorothy Gavin (P> 
Douglas Royal 
Downey Florence 
Drew Lowell II. 
Dunlevey & Williams 
Duryea May (P) 
Button Chas (C) 
Dunston Col John 
Dunne John W 
Dwyer Trio Lottie 
De Marie (C) 
Donlta (C) 
Dootie A (C) 
Deschon Cuba (C) 

E. 

Earl Sisters 
Ebbltt Patrick 
Edlnger Sisters (P) 
Edwards Van & Tier- 

ney (C) 
Edwards John 
Edmunds Grace 
Elaine Mabel (C) 
Eldrid Gordon 
Ellison Evelyn 
Emmy Karl (C) 
Emmy Karl 
Empire Comedy Four 
Everton Harry (P) 
Excela & Franks (C) 



Fairfield Frances (C) 
Farrell & Le Roy 
Fay Anna Eva (C) 
Fay Evelyn W (P) 
Ferraris The 
Fields F*A (C) 
Fischer Harry 
Fisher Clyde (C) 
Fltler Jack (P) 
Fitzgerald Jas H 
Fletchei-Chas L (P) 
Flynn Josie 
Flood Mr & Mrs 
Foley Bros 
Ford Miriam 
Foster C D 
Fox Henry 
Frances Ruth 
Frances Ruth 
Fuller Mrs F 
Fulton Mamie 



Hayes Oeo Harris (C) 
Hayes Sully (C) 
Hayes Max (C) 
Hayes Wm 
Hayward & Hayward 

(P) 
Hedgecock John (C) 
Helnley Howard 
Hennlngs John (C) 
Hessle (C) 
Hodges Musical 
Hoover Lillian (P) 
Hoover R E (C) 
Hope Jas 
Hoskln Elmer 
Hughes Fassctt Co 

(C) 
Hunting Tony 
Hunter Julia 
Huntington Miss Val 

(C) 
Howard Harry (P) 
Howard & Dora (P) 
Hunting Tony 
Hughes Madge 

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Ganella Gienna 
Garrls Lillian 
Gibson Sidney 
Gibson Clara 
Glrard Sle (C) 
Glantz Bessie 
Godfrey Geraldlne 
Goodman Chas 
Goolmans Musical (C) 
Graces The (C) 
Graham Renee 
Greenwood Charlotte 

(P) 
Grant & Iloag 
Grover Mildred (C) 
Grunnel Bros 
Goldie Billy 
Golemon Jos 
Goldsmith Hugo 
Green * Green (P) 
Gruber M (P) 
Gray Trio 
Gordon Cecile ICi 
Gluckstone Harry (Ci 

H. 

Haas Oscar 
Hack Frank .J (Ci 
Haines E E (Ci 
Haley Julia (C) 
Halifax D (C) 
Hall * Coburn (C) 
Hall Howard (C) 
Hallman & Murphv 

fP> 
Hanson Louise 
Harris * Randall 
Havllaml J B 
Hawk Harry 
Havward .v Ilavward 

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.Jarvls 


Frank 




Johnston Carol! 


ne (P) 


Jones 


Curtis A 


(C) 



K. 

Kallnowskl Leo (C) 
Kane Leonard (C) 
Kaufman Bros 
Kellam Lee (C) 
Kelly Saml (C) 
Spencer 
Maude Alice 



Kelly 
Kelly 
(C) 
Kelly 
Kelly 



Jack 
& Kent 



(C) 
Kennedy Miss (P) 
Kenton Dorothy 
Kent Annie 
Keough & Francis (C) 
King Effle 
Kingston & Thomas 

(C) 
Kintner Ralph 
Kimball Grace (O 
Klein Julia 
Klemm Freda (C) 
Kline Sam (C) 
Koehler A L (P) 
Kolllns Stuart (C) 
Kollins & KIWton (C) 
Kramer & Ross (C) 
Kuhlman Harry (C) 
Kyle Kitty (C) 
Kyle Guerney & Co 



La Cardo Victoria 
La Fallo Pallinc 
Lambert I 
La Vlere Helen 
Latell Edwin 
Lavelle Harry (C) 
I^awrence Sisters 
Leahy May 
Leo Fred (C) 
Lerov Hilda (C) 
I^e Roy W C 
Lcroy Hilda (C) 
Leslie Estharlne (C) 
Leslie Ollle (C) 
Lo Verne II (C) 
IjP Vere June 
I^ewln Pete 
Lewis Henry R 
Lewis & Chapln (C) 
Libby Aldrlch (P) 
Lindsay Roy (C» 
Llnderman Enid 
Lloyd Earl (P) 
Ixigan Emma (i'i 
Ixmg Delia (C> 
Lovett Geo (C) 

& Ellsworth 



Lueler 

(C) 
Lynch 
Lydla 



Hazel 
Benny 

M. 



(o 



Mack. .Jas id 

MtcLarens Mush al 

Mahr Agnes |('i 

Mni» land Ma hie (P. 

Maley Dan (Ci 

M a I i n i 

Malonev Eli/.ahcth i C i 

Mann Billy 

Maulon Ravmoml (C> 

Martell Ma/.ie (P) 

Martini Dora 

Mart vn no 

Mav Ethel (C) 

Mci^od M E (Ct 

M< Council Frank II 



McCart ft Bradford 

McConnell ft Simpson 
McCormlck ft Wllllng- 

ton (C) 
McCullah Carl 
McLarens Musical (C) 
Meier Freida 
Melburn Burt 
Mellfelt Clarence (P) 
Melrose ft Kennedy 
Melrose Blllle 
Mildred Ruth 
Miller & Lisle (C) 
Mills ft Moulton (C) 
Mlzuno N 
Modlca Ethel (C) 
Momos Arabs (C) 
Monroe Ned (C) 
Montgomery Mae 
Montgomery Sharp 
Montgomery & Moore 
Montrose Edith 
Montrose Marie (C) 
Montrose Louise 
Moore Frank 
Moore Luclle 
Moore Tom (C) 
Moran John 
Moredock W H (C) 
Moredock W H (C) 
Morris Annie 
Morton Dixie 
Morton Geo (C) • 
Mozzetto F 
Mullen ft Correlll (C) 



Murphy 

(C) 
Murphy 
Murphy 

(C) 
Murray 
Murphy 
Murphy 
Murphy 



& Wlllard 

Francis (C) 
ft Francis 

CharPe 
M .1 (P) 
John (C) 
John A 

N. 



Nelson Clara 
Nelson Clarence 
Nelson Norman (C) 
Nell James 
Neville Augustus (C) 
Nichols Nellie (C) 
Norton Dixie (P) 
Norworth P Ned (C) 
Nosses Musical (P) 



Oetarla & Warne 
OMalley Geo (C) 
O'Neill Emma (C) 

& O'Neill (C) 
John (P) 
A R Penny 



O'Neill 
Onette 
Owens 



(C) 



(Pi 



Palmer Joe 
Pam Leona 
Parrott W C (C) 
Pearce & Mason 
Pearl Fell C (C) 
Pearson Harrv 
Pearson W R (C) 
Peltier Joe 
Perry Art 
Perry Paul 
Personl & 

Phillips Clyde (SF) 
Phillips Mondane (C) 
Pomeroy Marie 
Primrose Four 
Princeton Jack 
Pryor & Claire 

R. 



(C) 
(C) 

(C) 
Halllday 



(C» 



Rafael Dave ( C l 
Rafferty Billy (C) 
Ramey Marie 
Ray A Burns 
Raymond Jack (C) 
Redwood & Gordon 

(C) 
Rees T (C) 
Reisner * Gore i P I 
Revere * Yulr 
Rice & Cohen 
Richards Jack 
Robinson Allcp (C) 
Rohis.-h a;- Childrcs. 

(Ci 
R'ickwav \ Conway 

(Ci 
R-.i:<t Wilfred (Ci 
Rnl;||)i| Be-:si. (C) 
Kolind B«ssli- 
R.iinaiu D-illas K'l 
Rmnaine Juli-i (C) 
Rusarie & Doreto 
Rosairi-rs The ( P'i 
R<v-e ,\; KM is (I'i 
Rei<n»-r a: C, »re C'i 
Rudd Ja-« 
Rusliinore Dorothy 

Russell Berlha Mrs 
Ryan Oscar (C) 
Rima Dora 
Rice Fannv (C» 
Rice Joe (C) 



S. 
Sampson ft Douglass 

(C) 
Satchell Clarence 
Saxton Billy 
Scherer Wm 
Schneler H A 
Schilling B (C) 
Schilling Emma (C) 
Schuber Henry 
Scott Ivy 
Scott Mike 
Semon Charles 
Seymour Hazel (C) 
Sharp & Montgomery 

(C) 
Sheldon Rose 
Shields Sydney (C) 
Shlsler C P 
Silverado 
Slmms Wlllard 
Sinai Norbert (C) 
Sipman Sonny (C) 
Skldmore Mrs 
Smith Bruce (C) 
Smith Jas H (C) 
Smith Saxophone Trio 
Smith Clay 
Snow Ray (P) 
Somers ft Storke (C) 
Sorencen Lulu (C) 
Sousalof (C) 
St Albyn Edmond G 
St Cass C (C) 
Stacy Delle (C) 
Stanley Stan (C) 
Startup H (C) 
Stair Murray (C) 
St Claire Jos 
Steele & Edwards 
Steele Sisters (C) 
Sterling Ada 
Stern Ben 
Stevens Leo 
Stowart Oal (C) 
Story Belle 
Stone Sidney (C) 
Stuart A Wlnnlfred 

(P) 
Summers Dick (C> 
Sully ft Hussy (C) 
Sullivan Mr A Mrs D 

(C) 
Sylvester Joe 



Taft Harry 
Tanna A F 
Taylor Kranzman & 

White 
Tcrrlll Cecils 
Terry ft Elmer (C) 
Terry Edith (C) 
Thomas Emma 
Thompson W A (C) 
Transfleld Sisters 
Turner Bert (C) 
Tuell Elsie (P> 
Tyler Harry (C) 

U. 

IMier Harry (C) 

V. 

X'alder Marlon 

Vnn Alice 

V:m Billy 

Van Hoven Frank 

Van Geo (C) 

Verone J I, (C) 

Vlnctnt Rov (C) 



W. 

Walil Walter (C) 
Walte Willie 
Waldo Grace (O) 
Walker Wm (C) 
Walker A Sturm (C) 
Wnrne Dave (C) 
Warden Rftse (C) 
Warner Edith 
Warren Chns 
Warren Percy 
W iters Tom 
Wells Maxlne (Cl 
Weston & Young (Ci 
Whitfield John 



Whiting 


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nclr 


(C) ' 






Whitman 


Frank 


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Whites!. U 


Ethel 


(CI 


Williams 


Geo I) 




Williams 


little 


(P) 


Wilson 1/ 


red 




Wilton J 


lines 





Wlnclnster K L 
Wolfe K Lee (P) 
Woods Harry 
WrlKhl E G 
Wright EG (C) 
Wy::::e WNh 

Y. 

York Alva (C) 
Yo-rary." Three 

'A. 

Zeiio Win 
Zov.e R >l I 



STEEL CORNERS AND FIBRE BODY 

Tli.it ■- wh.,1 ih» BAL FIBRE TRUNK of to day Is 

SoumN (io<:J. do.sn't it 

IT IS GOOD The best trunk manufacturers (our «! \>* m. Imbdi li.iv. i|w,i\> use.) wrought 
iron i -ornei - .unl other nttlnnH. W(> were not contiut with a . oin.r thai SKI.Iin.M broke. We 
waited one that vould NEVKR break. W.- instal'e I mir own -t.e| t.unniir: r»'aiit. and now 
in. ike our own flCmgs The result is- well. exainirn- every Bal yon •,..• with the j-teel flltlu^s 
anil 'ry to find a broken <orn<r and then look <<mi ,i f.-w <<< tin- heavy, obi :.i-hloned canvas- 
ov.-rel wood trunks. 



WILLIAM BAL, Inc. 

SEND COR CATALOGUE V. BUILDERS OF 

1578 BROADWAY AND 710 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK 






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REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



CHARLES AHEARH 




"TBE 1ACING MAN" 

PAT CASEY, Agent 

Have Your Card in VARIETY 




THE 



Bellmontes 



All our effort h are to make 
our act aN perfect as 
human ingenuity can 

produce. 

U2 Fifth Ave, Chicago, III. 
(I'l-rmuiH'tit. A'ldrosKi 




That Dainty Danseuse 

Myrtle 

Victorine 

Booked Solid. Permanent Addrea*. car* 
VARIETY. Chicago 




VAN 
HOYEN 

"The dippy mad maglolaa." 

Van Ho ven, the added attractloa at Keith "a, 
has hard plowing on auoh a grand Mil, but 
nevertheless he pulled down the laughing hit 
of the bill next to elealng. Van Hovea, 
you're great. — Colambla "Deepatch," Dec. 8- 
10. 

Van Hoven, you're the beat they hare aent 
us yet and you deserve the headline honors 
which you are holding. Manager Callan will 
do well featuring singles If they can eeme 
across as well as this clever young enter- 
tainer— Erie "Times." Dee. IB. 

Thin Week (Dec. 19), Majestic, Milwaukee. 
Sure I'm Bugs. Get your stuff "copyrighted." 
BDW. B. KELLER, Manager. 

TERRY TWINS 

The Droraios of Vaudeville. The most remarkable 
citse of Hitman Dupllsation in the world 



VIOLINSKY 


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As Like as Two Peas In a Pod 



J j O^vvvvvxwvNNajMW ^a 



Norton Sisters 

Direction AL SUTHERLAND 

GILL BROWN 

AND 

DLL MILLS 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. 



mrtfmfis 

JWBMMD 
JB0J6 PflL? 



WEIGHT, COMING YOUR WEICH 



IN HER ORIGINAL HULA-HULA DANCE 

T00TS-PAKA 

PAKA'8 HAWAIIAN TRIO 

OTHERS, IMITATORS and FAKES 



With 

"ECHO" Co 

Rep. 

PAT 
CASEY 



HARRY TATE'S Co. 

FISHING MOTORING 



New York 
England 
Australia 
Africa 



JESSE 



DELLA 



(! 




ELBERT AlROOMt. 
tm* EXPTETCLAM excav- 
ATO* FROM SIMPCFMTRE 
wMOAOMITJHf NEVER 
CIRCLED HIS GANDER, 
WITMAMEAW.3AY5 
HY. GREEN WAYS 

ACT |S TOO OetOLOf 
oun PLATITUDINOUS 
PONDEROSITY AND 

coAuTiow expepitrtcy . 

flNOAPAOHlNENT _ 
JUbCtLCRb N»Ht1N 
THIiJUNKANt) 
RECEIVE A SOLID 
ftOLD PERI OD 



JUGGLERS 
WHO LIVE 
INGLASS 
HOUSES 
SHOULD 
PRACTICE 
WITH 
CUSTARD 
PIES 



TWO CLIPPERS 



Sssm Ysicss 



(COLORED) 

Featnrini "BARBER SHOP CHORD" and "SOME OF THESE OATS" 



Frssj lbs Wsst 



MUL 
CLARK 

THE GERMAN ORATOR 




REJOINED "THE 

LADY 
BUCCANEERS" 




HARRY HOLMAN 

Miui'ildmii' ;iti'l singing Comedian. 
I'LAVIMi I'MTKI) TIME. 

NETTIE G. KNISE 



America'* Greatest Female Whistler 
PI AYING UNITED TIME 




1 = 2 

Si? 

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O &* 



The Miniature Female Sandow 

MABEL VALENTEENE MOOREE 

The Ori sisal and Only Lady Muscle Poser 

in th . World 

E. J. APPLEBY 

Novelty Banjolst. 

Direction. JOE BCHENCK. 



MITCHELL, WELLS and LEWIS 




*f* "RuMmM ten ftnotf/ 
Next Week (Jan. 2) Wilson Ave., Chicago. 
Direction. LEE KRAU8E 

GHAS. F. SEMON 

"THE NARROW FELLER" 



When they call you back from the dressing room to acknowledge con- 
tinued applause' of the audience, "THAT'S GOING SOME" and that's what 



AWTHORNE 



and JOHNNIE did at the Orpdeum, Salt Lake City, last week. 

Orpheum, Ogden. This Week Al Sutherland, The Man Ahead 





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roberts'anTroberts 

Novelty Musical Act. Open Gibson Instruments. Popular Melodies. Electrical 
Effects. Claaalc and "Rag" Violin Solon. A Banjo Finish. 



Per. Address P. O. Box 03. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 

When amewerinf m49*rt4»0w*nU Mf%4Iy mention YAM1BTT 



VARIETY 



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Now %SR.*S- WILLIAM MORRIS 



INCORPORATED 



AGENCY 



▼andevllle Acta Desiring Either American er English Engagements Please 

Communicate with Any Office Mentioned Below. 
NEW YORK, AHericao Music Hall Bld|. CHICAGO, 167 Dearborn St. 



VAUDEVI 

8AN FRANCI8CO, MnriMck BM| 



IM 

LONDON, 28a Chariai Crass Raai 




AGENCY 



8 New CoTentry Street, LONDON, W. 



GEORGE FOSTER, Managing Director 



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LTD. 



Cables : Confirmation, London 



Hammerstein's 

|T, . , AMERICA'S MOST 

V 1 1" 1 1 sTll*l 21 FAMOUS VARIE- 

▼ ILIU1 111 TY THEATRE. 

OPEN THE YEAR AROUND. 

Vaudeville Headliners 
•nd Good Standard Acts 

If you have an open week you want to fill at 

short notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

QARRICK THEATRE. WILMINGTON. DEL. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city 

east of Chicago to open Monday night. 

HYDE & BEHMAN 

AMUSEMENT COMPANY 

Temple Bar Building, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STAR THEATRE Brooklyn 

OAYETY THEATRE Brooklyn 

QAYETY THEATRE Pittsburg 

STAR AND OARTER Chicago 

ALWAYS OPEN TIME FOR FEATURE ACTS. 

A. E. MEYERS 

Majestic Theatre Bid*., CHICAGO 

(Room 1206). 
CAN HANDLE ANYTHING from a Single to 
a Circus. Write or wire open time. 

La Cinematografia Italiana 

IS ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THE 

Animated Picture ana Phonograph Business 

PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 

32-36 large pages, 8 shillings per annum ($1.60) 

Bdltor-Prop'r: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI, 

la Via Arcirescorado. Torino, Italy. 



BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN 
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

JAMES BRENNAN, Sole Proprietor. 
WANTED: FIRST-CLASS SPECIALTY ACTS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the manage- 

SIXTEEN SUCCESSIVE WEEKS. 
FARES and BAGGAGE PAID by the mange- 
ment from time of arrival until departure from 
Australia. ONE PERFORMANCE AT NIGHT; 
MATINEES, WEDNESDAYS. SATURDAYS 
AND HOLIDAYS. NO SUNDAY WORK. Five 
per cent, commission charged on all contracts. 
Only address, 

JAS. C. BAIN, General Manager. 

National Amphitheatre, Sydney, Australia. 

Cable Address, PENDANT. 

BORNHAUPT 

INTERNATIONAL AGENT. 
15 Galerie Du Rol, Brussels. 

EDW. F. KEALEY 

212 W. 42d St., New York City. 
Telephone, 1247-48-49 Bryant. 

BOOKING THE 

WM. FOX CIRCUIT 

OF 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES IN GREATER 
NEW YORK, 

INCLUDING 

FOX'S CITY THEATRE, 14th St. 

FOX'S WASHINGTON FOX'S DEWEY. 
FOX'S NEMO. FOX'S STAR. 

FOX'S FOLLY FOX'S FAMILY. 

FOX'S GOTHAM. BIJOU, BROOKLYN. 

FOX'S BROOKLYN COMEDY. 

NEW PARK, STAPLETON, S. I. 

ACTS PLAYTHING THESE THEATRES ARE 

VIEWED BY ALL AGENTS. 

NO ACT TOO LARGE FOR US. 

SEND IN YOUR OPEN TIME. 

ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. 

17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON, 

Sole Representative. 

John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly 

Little Tlch Fragson 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts. 



HAVE YOUR CARD IN VARIETY 



OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT MAN 

WANTED 

For Stock Burlesque Co. 

Producer and Stage Director 



Must be the Real Man 
Royalty if Preferred 
In a (ireat Show Town 



Salary Xo Object 
Theatre in Best Location 
Reference Required 



Address BURLESQUE DEP'T 

GUS SUN 



RINOFI 



OHIO 



BERT LEVEY 



I 



NDEPENDENT CIRCUIT VAUDEVILLE 



Plenty of Time for Recognized Acts who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate 

Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-150 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif. 

N. B.-WK ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PITROT. 

Representative. 

LOUIS PINCUS. 
New York, Repre- 
sentative Gaiety 
Theatre Bldg. 



Pantage? Circuit 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, he 

ALEXANDER PANTAGES 

President and Manager 

SEATTLE 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



WANTED, BIG COMEDY AND NOVELTY FEATURE 

Acts to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomlngton, Ottawa, Elgin, 
Aurora, Streator, Mattoon, 111.; Waterloo, la., and other houses in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 

CHAS. H. DOUTRICK, Manager. 
Room 29, 92 La Salle St., Chicago. 



DOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE 



CONFIDENCE 

MUL TallSIB, Vstd. ItSBeuaip Assst 

104 1. HSt.N.Y. Tel.anStayvessit 



of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. 
I hare arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for 
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Biere, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd; 
3 TIMES for Bellclalre Bros., Sam Elton, Imro Fox, W. C. 
Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Prince, etc. Let me arrange YOUR 
steamship accommodations; also, railroad tickets. 



JOSEPH M. SCHENCK. General Manager 



FRED MARDO, Manager 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE. WANTED FOR NEW ENGLAND TIME 

NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS 

The Marcus Loew Booking Agency 



NO ACT TM b'g 



Coleaial Beiltinf, BOSTON 



All ACTS C0MSI0EIC0 



AMERICAN CIRCUIT 

THEATRES and CAFES 

n. A. Myers, Knickerbocker Theatre Bldg., N. Y. C. Rep. 
Walter Keefe, Schiller Bldg., and Sternard & Conklln, Grand Opera House Bldg., Chicago, Keps. 
WANTED at All Times All Kinds of High Class Acts. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE. Our 
Booking will Create Business for You. We have the Features at Salaries that are Right. 

TONY LUBELSKI, Ceil. Mgr. Suite 617-18, Westhank Bldg., San Francisco. 

THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dra- 
matic or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. 4d. per annum. 



NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Tauslg, 104 East 14th St., and Samuel French A Sons, 24-26 
West 22d Street. 

Artists visiting England are Invited to send particulars of their art and date of opening. 
THE STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mall. 

16 YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON. W. O. 

Griffin Circuit 

has plenty of lime, with short Jumps. Novelty features and real a' t- Write or wire Peter F. 
Griffin, Hooking Agent. Griffin Vaudeville Cin nit Variety Theatre Huilding, Toronto, Canada. 



MOVAL IMOTI 

ASSOCIATED BOOKING AGENCY of Pittsburgh 

Will move to Schmidt Building. •">•'{'.> Fifth Avnu. 

C. W. MORCANSTERN, Mgr. 

IMTTSIURGH, I'A Always open for K'.vur, .V i 



CHURCH 



C.in-t ant ly ilfsif'iis i d lie.iiih).' in .in (inud Act*. |',i^ : ltl ,| small 

( "' »lll • '■ 1 >" . M IIMCI I. i'|r. 

43 TREMONT ST.. BOSTON. MASS 
A HAPPY NEW YEAR 



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REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



TUB VENTRILOQUIST WITH A 
PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



REYNARD 

* 

Presents Beth Dewberry and Jtwn Jawnsoa In 
"A MORNING IN HICKBVILLB." 
Direction JACK LBVT. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Gene Hughes 

Permanent add res*. 801 W. 18Bth St.. New York 
'Phone BOW Morntngslde. 



■LL18 



HON* 



BLAMPH1N and HEHR 



The Champion 



of Vanloville 



The lest 



Octette la Vaedsvilt 



and 



Sam J. Curtis S 

MELODY AND MIRTH 

In the Original "School Act.' 




Revised and elaborated Into a screaming 

success. 

All our music arranged by Oeo. Botsford. 

Next Week (Jan. 2) William Penn, Philadelphia 

FOR SALE 

WIGGIN'S FARM 

Apply to THE OHADWIGK TRIO 

Stuart Barnes 



HI PLUNKBTT, Manager. 




LAMB' 
NIKIN 



BirtctitD. daman FrisssswaM. 
167 Dearborn St., Chicago 



n Q i\ 



Marshall P. Wilder 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 



DcYcklc & Zclclft 



Next Week (Jan 2) Orpheum, Montreal. 



It Isn't the name that makes the 
It's the act that makes the name. 




THE KING OP IRELAND 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 

AND 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUBBN OP VAUDEVILLE 

DOINO WELL. THANK YOU. 

Director and Adviser, King K. C. 



Gartelle Bros. 

Introducing Singing. Danolng and 

SKATORIALISM 

Direction JAMBS B. PLUNKETT. 
MAX GRACE 

Ritter - Foster 

ACROSS THE POND 
Address eare VAUDEVILLE CLUB 

98 Charing Cross Road. London. Bag. 




$10,000 is what John W. Considine says we 
are worth. He will spend that much to keep 
us from playing n return date In Seattle in 
opposition to the Majestic. 

Hereafter we will be known as "The $10,000 
Act." 

And we are Just some "Nigger Singers," too. 

VARDON, PERRY and WILBER 

Next Week (Jan. 1), Empress. San Francisco. 



Have Your Card in VARIETY 



J. LOUIS 



JEANNE 




INTZ and PALMER 

"THOSE CLASSY SINGERS." 
In an original, refreshing comedietta In 
one." 

Next Week (Jan. 2) Majestic, St. Paul. 



BLACK ^D WHITE 

Novaltv Acrobat* Joat Two Girb 

are Hortis St Soaanon, 1 545 Broadway, New York 

HOMER I. MANHMTE 

Mason m Keeler 

Address: Max Hart, Putnam Bldg., New York. 

RAMESES 

THE EGYPTIAN MYSTIC 

In 

"THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE OP MYSTERY" 

Orpheum Clromlt, U. S. A. 

Business Representative, WILL COLLINS, 
London, England. 



JOCK 

McKAY 

Scotch Comic, 

Second 

to None 

Com. BENTHAM 




jCHI 
WAY 



JESSIE EDWARDS 

And Mer T Pomeranian gfrim Dogs. 
EisjkiNl SollS. 




CAYIN-PLATT 
PEACHES 



THE 



New act In preparation by 

GEO. WOLFORD BARRY. 

(No. 7 Hawthorne Ave., Clifton, N. J.) 



HOLDEN 



=AND= 



Le CLAIRE 

Europe's Foremost Shadowgraphlsts. 
Back, Back, to Baltimore. 

We played Baltimore, and they want us Back. 
There's a reason. Ask them. 
This week, Majestic, Norfolk, Va. 

Our Agent, NORMAN JEFFERIES. 



The 6REAT 
KAUFMANN TROUPE 

Isclasigfl "FIaMK." Org km* Ciiesit 




Perm. Add. 424 Ames St., 
Rochester, N. Y. 



BILLIE 

REEVES 




A Merry Xmas to All. 

THE ORIGINAL DRUNK. 

"FOLLIES OF 1910." 

THIRD SEASON. 
Management MR. F. ZIEOFELD, JR. 08-09- '10 



BARRY m WOLFORD 

"AT THE BONO BOOTH." 

Time All Pilled. 

JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Smart Mgr. 

Home address 8 Hawthorn* Ave., Clifton, N. J. 



HERMAN 



Now Playing United Time. 

Agent PAT OASBT 



am 



FRED DUPREZ 

EDW. 8. KELLER. Rep. 

THE BROWNIES col 

Presenting 
A ROARING FARCE 

"THE WAR IS OVER" 



Sam Emma 

GORDON a™ KEYESl 

"Wooden Shoo Breakers" 
Direction. PAT CASEY Poll Circuit 



CAINE 

—JfND — 

ODOM 

Booked Until 



i 




CAMTLLE 



PERSONI and 



JACK 



(Single.) 






Opening on 8.-C. Time Feb. 12; 22 weeks 
booked by Charles Wllshlre. Have a few weeks 
epon. 



JOE M. WILTON 

Can you Imagine, Boya! 



HALLIDAY 

In their Japanese Oomedletta 

"Won by Wireless" 

The Geisha Oirl and Officer, not £>rgettlng 
the Onlnk. 

Note— We are NOT doing "Madame Butterfly." 

"Two Looney Kids." 
FRED MARTHA 

Lewis and Chapin 

Playing United Time 



CHAS. 



Beaumont's Comedy Ponies 

Playing United Time. Agent, Felix Reich. 



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Return Engagement 
Orpheum Circuit 



Weeks Jan. 2 and 9 
Orpheum, San Franciseo 




PREMIERE 
ATTRACTION 

(On the Stage and in 
the Box Office) 



Season Fully Routed 



Direction 

PAT CASEY 




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Booked for Balance of Season After Opening Performance 



Personal Direction F"RANK 



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THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF MINSTRELSY 



BOOKED SOLID UNITED TIME 



Direction, ALBEE, WEBER & EVANS 



THIS WEEK (Jan. 2), PARK THEATRE, ERIE, PA. 












Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaudeville Acts 



Putnam Building 



Times Square 



New York City 



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