The Billboard 1927-01-15: Vol 39 Iss 3
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bn we : Eee; es a78 ~ Bi72E yee =} Sesssece2 pd = The Billboard, January 15 1927 EDWIN SHERES Musical Director DELL VERANDO Former Instructor to Gaby Deslys and the King of Portugal ANDY LUFTUS Formerly of Vern and Luf- tus, Director of Character Songs and Dances | | | re ee iafcee FLORENCE DARLING Formerly of the Darling Sis- | ters, Secretary and General Assistant to the Master Himself JACK BLUE, the JACK BLUE FRANK MARION Musical Comedy Director, Producer and Instructor Master Himself His Associate Instructors WISH YOU A Huw and Prosperous Few Wear Make It Prosperous by Prospecting in a STAGE CAREER $905 INVESTMENT GIVES YOU 78 HOURS’ INSTRUCTION IN GENERAL STAGE TRAIN- ING WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT GUARANTEED By America’s Supreme Authority on All Stage Dancing and Character Impersonations. You Get Several Courses Combined in One for One Price. dé a 78 HOURS IN CLASS, 50 DOLLARS Mr. Blue receives as much as $100 an hour ie many stars too numerous to mention. You are offered the same kind but in class at the above rates. STANLEY ROTH Director of Children’s Classes Top Instructors — ‘H rowrtz, M. Evens, ve Eseman, Nat Slaiman, Toy Freedman, Ed Agar, ny Vertucci, Pe te Howard. 'AND REYES ‘sistant’ Musical Director SEND FOR THE BLUE NEWS irst Issue Free The | The New Dancing Periodical ACT NOW AND YOU WILL ACT LATER JACK BLUE Stage Dancing Studios, Incorporated 231-233 West 51st Street, New York Near Broadway, Opposite Capitol Theatre Circle 6136 4 a AL KOLODNY General Business Manager PAUL SU NDEBE RG Former Partrer of Mlle. Genee, the World’s Greatest Classical Dancer ee HARRY MOSS Former Dance Editor of Graphic and Dance Review, Now Editor of the Blue News, New Dancing Tabloid News- paper Published by Jack Blue EDWARD MADDEN Song and Playwright Former Pupils who became In- structors and are now well- known Professionals James W. Cody. Now Di- tector of the Earl Carroll Vanities. Bobby Connelly, Now Well-Known Producer. Don Carlo Sebastian and Emily Nord, Dan Brennan of Brennan and Sands, Bob Austin, Frances Cole, Vie- ginia Frank, Feon Van Mar, Santos and Sinclair, Ruby Keeler, Patsy Kelly, Miriam Miller, Miriam Mears, Clark and Russell and many others. f ; | ' ' ; eee 3 . — » ; = = — # 1 & rE: RET CL : ee “oi. Dea pegs goer ‘ a ’ ; « i ee. 4 bor | New Oe a ee, w 4 : - adit ton ae x as + ; ‘ | ae fae o ie ee if Fy ay —— =, - , . . : SS Ne os p nw Se 3 ; = | ‘i ~~ | >. . | | ; j ter ss _— : = oe —— AVR a ity , * ; . » , he a : . .* af ‘ ¢ Sak pre , 6 a an | .* ee ~ -@ | a ae : 1. or a ) } <3 L$ ay ulate oe Ok epee 4 ase ee —— ’ A = we %Y % g —_.. <_< ff ” a re — - . —. 2 vy | —<$—$_$<$_—_—_______ | “££ ; 3 eee et J 7 and . ‘ if Oi — “t <p e | ee oe 7 ; { ‘ a 1 wt. | ie} x — : oka —. ' p . ‘| . A’ : a 77 . 7 || ei, Sa | pe ‘ — i 4 z i “= te ene a iat 7 | es | : wl i = x ee | | er =” 2k e be Pes . ae, : << Pa ° 7 3 . i . | i ‘ — £ i. | ree Se ‘ . 7 : ee | riety yatl- h a0 ; siesta a | = | xe ee i : 4 | = . - ae oi =. aan . ae all - = | . <s | ae —_ | — _ 2 4 , a 9 7 “3 2 . F : | i —— Se po | . | a | : mi | ~ | ee Fe | | ’ peo ’ as 2 Z = } s po ee | : h. | Ape
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4 The Billboard, January 15 1927 Theater Robberies OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Jan. 4.—An unmasked man entered the office of the Criterion Theater last night, held up the assistant manager and another man and made his getaway safely with $350. McALESTER, Okla., Jan. 3.—Thieves entered the office of the Palace Theater tonight, broke open the safe and escaped with $1,375 cash. Jan. S—M. O. Field, manager of the Crocker Theater, was held up and robbed last Saturday night while checking over the receipts in his box office The thieves got away with the New Year’s Day receipts, about $1,500. The evening performance was if progress when the two bandits held up-*the mana- ger. ELGIN, Il, Jan. 8.—Follow- of the Lyric Theater, New Year’s Day, when thieves escaped with about $800, six negroes have been arrested on the suspicion of complicity in the robbery. To Protect Theater Cash CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—From given out in police and theatrical circles theater robberies in Chicago during the vear 1926 cost nearly $1,000,000 and many of the leading houses are install- ing safety devices. The most outstand- ng device is a slot safe which disposes of currency coins instantly, leaving cashiers ie ee little money. The re- ceiving safe will be embedded in con- crete with burglar-proof time locks, it is said. Only One Legit. House Kept Going in Cleveland BIRMINGHAM, Ala., ing the robbery reports CLEVELAND, Jan. 10—Only one legitimate house, the Hanna, is being kept going here. This week’s attraction is Mitzt in Green Fruit, and William Hodge in The Judge’s Husband is booked for next week. The Big Parade, film, has taken the place of road shows at the Metropolitan. The Colonial Players, after holding over The Great Gatsby for a_ second week, are now playing Love ’Em and Leave ’Em. The Playhouse, local little theater, will offer Juno and the Paycock beginning Wednesday. Hartford and Springfield Are Without Legit. Shows HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. city has been without a dramatic show for three weeks. Parson’s Theater, local legitimate house, is showing Ben-Hur. Springfield. has not had a dramatic offering for five weeks and the Cort Square Theater there also is playing big pictures. SCENERY Diamend Dye, Oil or Water Colors and Draperies. SCHELL SCENIC STUDIO COLUMBUS. OHIO., SCENERY FOR RENT AMELIA GRAIN, PHILADELPHIA, The One Piste in the Wide, Wide World!. WILDE'S “DORIAN GRAY,” SOc tpaid. Also “Salome Drawing Copy, 25¢. &8.—This ith'$10.500 Aubrey Beard AT LIBERTY ON ACCOUNT OF SHOW NOT GOING OUT THIS COMING SEASON, GENERAL AGENT, PUBLICITY PROMOTER Years of experienc Wes evening performance for time if you have the sents. Id like to communicate with a clever MAG 1c IAN, one who mid show, playing picture and other high-cl Theatres. 3 Would consider any high-class Attract Address PROMOTER, ‘34 Pleasant St., Salem, Mass. can give an entire can command the DON'T PASS AT LAST A REAL HIT!- UP THIS ONE. MOST SENSATIONAL BALLAD OF THE AGE. “SHE’S MY DEAR OLD MOTHER” BEAUTIFUL FOX-TROT BALLAD. BY MAYME GARDNER, A real Mother Song. COSMOPOLITAN MUS -_ eet melody. True story. A new, orleinal song. Just - the press. Professional ‘ies now ready. Recording Orchestrations, 50e Cop ic’ PUBLISHERS, Stege Building, 3955 West 26th street, Chicago, Illinois. HARLEY SADLER’S OWN COMPANY WANTS QUICK Piano Player, doubling Cornet, to Lead Band and Orchestra, Legitimate and Jazz; age, must have up-to-date LiBrary. Ralph Baker, wire. Can also place Drummer. State if you play tymps or xylophones. Must read. In answering state salary and all details. Pay your own wires. Abilene. Texas, week January 10; Winters. Texas, week January 17. Address HARLEY SADLER. MUSICIANS WANTED For Concert Band—Cornet Soloist, Ten weeks in Florid First Trombone. a and long summer season. BAND, Box 485, St. Augustine, Florida. Oboe, Bassoon and Bass Drum. Address MCDONALD HIGHLANDERS’ PAGE & WILSON EXPO. SHOWS WANT FOR SEASON 1927 BOOK e of handling s ir jing Cook House. Ferris Wheel and -Chairo show that will play the opens March 28. now. Address WILL , Walk-Thru and Platform shows. t we have WILL PLACE §&i nd Carri or any real shows with | han m Rit e an with or without own out W.1l furt Show to rm e Conces —, nf all kind n ill certain Concesstor What do you T? h us before a have Merry-Go-Round plane. wih, ‘BOOK : q y ant be with ch ice sf your rs start T azewe i ree At t 16. Sho Winter Quart ers. ‘at ) oh son rill give free st se shipping s. 4, “PAGE. ‘Tenor, Box 405, jenaenn ‘City, Tennessee. r n a ‘ Wonderland Circus Side Show Bowery and West 15th St., Coney Island, N. Y. WANTS FREAKS and SIDE SHOW ATTRACTIONS Of every description for summer season 1927, no jumps; pleasant surroundings. Will pay good salary to an Attraction of merit. One spot: Hull. salary and all detail 2825 West 20th St.. First letter must s. All letters should be addressed to DAVI D ROSEN, Manager consisting of more than twenty weeks. Would like to hear from Ralph Garfield contain photo, CONEY ISLAND, N. Y. Sailings and Arrivals NEW YORK, — 8.—Salling thi. were Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Willlam eo former the well- known Broadw: ay re t ms rateur; John McCormack, Mr. and hal Mischa Elman, Mr. and Mrs. Ant, I io Moreno, Gladys Hall, Sanch Zz “Gar ey and May Irwin. Among arrival pens Lucille Laverne, recently seen in s ! ne Laurence Schwab, Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Toscanini and daughter, Wally; 3 Mre Forbes-Robertson Hale, niece of «i, Johnston Forbes-Robertson; John hie dio, musician; Miss F. Austral, Senden « Mrs. Elly van Hoogstraten-Ney, pianists. Mme. Sigrid Onigrin, concert singer: Gypy Rhome-je, dancer; Mrs, R aA Lewis, owner of the Cavendish Hotel London; Lona Borelli, Viennese actrecc- Lonny Epstein, pianist; Marie Greta Elha Eigler and Leo Cherniavski, vio. linist. 4 O- Helen K. May in Denver DENVER, Col., Jan. | 8.—Helen K. May. a member of Bennett's Daddy Long Lens Company, made a flying trip from Dal- las, Tex., to this city to spend part of the holidays with her son, Dr. R. J. May and his wife’ and baby. The company had a layoff of five days in addition to Sunday and Mrs. May made the trip despite the fact that she had to spend most of the time on the train. It wac her first Christmas at home in more than 20 years. Vaude. Actors and Musicians Entertain Prison Inmates SAN QUENTIN, Calif., Jan. 10.— Un- a the direction of Harry Ettling, of the Golden Gate Theater, with Hitch King as master of ceremonies, and sponsored by The San Francisco Daily News, the 13th annual New Year's show was given in the State prison January Some of the best acts on current bills in Francisco volunteered to entertain the unfortunates, At the Harry Ettling, 9 of the entertainment “daddy of the New Year how for 13 years”, was presented by the inmates with a beautiful gold watch, suitably engraved, and a vote of thanks close was given to the artistes. On the bill were Thomas Boyd and his Orpheum Orchestra, musical program; Hitch King, comedian; Jack Reed, Jimmy Raymond and Bennie Berman, songs; Colman Goetz, entertainer; Walter Mcelntyre, baritone; Lou Emmel, late of Ziegfeld’s Follies; Max Dolin, violinist; Art Varian and Ray Maher, “the Coffee Dam Boys”; Blondy Robinson, dancer; the Kitaros Japanese act; the Grosso Twins, accor- dionists; Cosecla and Verdi, “stringed comedy"; Scotty Butterworth, comedian; H teg Code and his radio orchestra Milton and Jazz Steppers, Black Bottom, and Olsen and John singing comedians, who were just about to sail for ppener hy introdu ZEIDMAN & POLLIE SHOWS CAN PLACE Shows and Attractions OF EXCEPTIONAL and WORTH-WHILE MERIT. with us. our standard. Wha t have you to offer? Individual showmen get in touch We will furnish outfits and wagon fronts to shows that are in keeping with Foreman for our riding devices get in touch is = J ; rE J , EXPE ICE : - oy Take 068. 60. 6 0 oY Om with us. ONLY CAPABLE, SOBER and THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED MEN considered. Concessionaires invited to communicate, as we are now booking for season. me he aes" a QUICK -— Address HENRY J. POLLIE, Mgr., Zeidman &% Pollic Shows, P. O. Box 1602. MARSHALL'S MED SHOW. . = Medley, W. Va. — Savannah. Ga. Lady or ( ‘ tal A r 2 house d , ) ve ee 4 FRED |. THOMAS ALBERT BYDAIRK it il lines 0 \CK EASTWOOD, Front. St.. Ports e i ANTHRACITE SHOWS § tees ee La SHOW THAT MOVES EVERY WEEK. me t ~ r M WANT TO BOOK Shows ar d : neessions except Cook House and Ball Games, which are sold We ea 1 in carry 4 Rides, 2 Kuickerbocke ght Plan WANT Help on Rid Show of April 18. Address A I i t 220 State Steet, Nanticoke, Pan Din ‘OM CHRIST? Maroa. Wl W A N 3 E) Dd y vle co = rred. Appe va f ~ y sie PARTNER WANTED Spe I r & and T rite or wit Wishert, wire. Ad Hai nes City, Fla J y 10 and week; Bowling Seem, De. 26 and Conk. K NORMAN PLAYERS For Ten-Car Sbow—Man with or without rides. Small capital require! for ex- a - perienced man Season already booked with good circuit of fairs. Show now AT LIBERTY owns several railroad cars, eight complete shows and some riding devices. Please do LILLIAN ad yo M ~- ‘Wien ge Binge = not write unless interested. Write or wire BOX B470, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. Double Specialt ies Tidioute, Pa. Single a Salary your limit nd fyite er wire, WANTED A BEAR CUB 1 to 6 months old F. eGSeRT. - Charlotte, N. G AT LIBERTY — Lady Artist, for Vaudeville or ——~Med Single Singing, Dan king Spectalti Straight and ¢ acter sy far } work Play ri read and fake r re on ! off Join at - ‘ ORGIA HENRY, General Delivery, Glenmora, La P. S— l nel ler working with go AT LIBERTY ADVANCE AGENT territory on wire Un ~ r retand sot nt e ‘ail. in first wire or ‘ - Att NCE AUSK- INGS, Arthur Hotel, North Harwood St., D Te ad WANTED QUICK Medicine Performers for Moon's Company 4 face median up n acts, who f evk more Piano Player doubling & vers tile Team. Prefer ¢ doubling Plat { # writ State what you can do and will t er Ne Ghost walks t y » time to dicker 4 is a medicin - of tin beet equipped on thy t sroun the last of January Addr DR NK MOON, New Iberia, Louisiana, ome good Park or with a good Carnly Wory- hme B, 40 ft.; Freak Animal Sle Walking Charley and Devil's Bowling Alley Adare H. B PETERS, 702 Clarendon, N. W., Cantow, Olio. a Ee ee | SS | Pt ; a ee . EE) istic ' LLL TN ES A TT A RE SN TTS a | i | } ‘ es ‘ iy J : V Se ee | ee | Wax Show, Monkey Circus or Speed ‘] La C Pe . es Lal the por Pe sir Sow Bd in wh M i Cit: Y I . Pl | se ee | Cid will : —— —_ —— 4 « One eto? ee 7 — —_ — ney | BP : - ieee - \ —_ : Fa . é Pe hat Abe ‘ : try : x — ne t . ; ; Ww, ; the hok
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a ©The’ Foremost “Trade Publication of the’ Theater and the Show World. Only News that Means Something -no Scandal to dishonor the Profession published weekly at Cincinnati, O 100 Pages. Vol. XXXIX. No. 3. entered as second-class mail matter January 15 1927. June 4. 1897, at Post Office, Cincinnati, under Act of March, 1879. Copyright 1927 by The Billboard Publishing Company. ~ Shuberts Theater Manager Rewards Careful Automobile Drivers > VANCOUVER, Jan. 8.—Bad drivers nearly everyone of tomobiles, as k run up against the stringencies of tl law, but it has remained for rallmadge, manager of the Prin- cess Theater here, to institute rewards for reful drivers. Tallmadge believes that the caretul nilots deserve recognition just as the areless ones should be penalized, so he has obtained the permission of Chief Long to issue 20 pairs of passes F ek to the Pantages house, the ducats to be awarded to the drivers who show more than usual care in driving thru the crowded streets. sses will be given to a point policeman in a different locality each week. and the officer will hand out the ts to the first 20 drivers who show inordinate care in driving and obeving traffic rules. Germany Plans ‘Hobo Theaters’ Labor Dept. To Revive Wan- dering Minstrel Idea as Solu- tion for Unemployment BERLIN, Jan. 8.—As a measure to re- eve the unemployment situation, the Labor Department is planning to revive the wandering minstrels Zidea, once very popular in Germany. Six companies of singers nd dancers will be sent out groups leaving from Berl'n. Hambt Cologne, Frankfort, Munich nd Dresden, and, they will visit towns which have not had such entertainment H r time. Where theaters are not available th: troupes will perform in cafes and halls City officials also will co-operate in ar- anging for sites on which to. erect hobo theaters”, n Regular Opera To Go on Radio A regular performance of grand opera wil go on the radto fon the first time this Friday night. when ‘the second act of Faust, given by the Chicago Civic ‘ompany, will be broadcast thru- country thru a hookup of 2? The experiment ts safd to be merely a tep toward the inauguration of weekly bro ting by the Chicago Civic Onera next on, and Samuel Insull, president f the mpanyv, saves it will whet the Ppetite of more lovers and potential f good music Famous Players in Dea! For Canadian Theaters VANCOUVER, Jan. 8.—Amalgamation tt ent Fraser Theater, owned by Abe ung: also the construction of a S150 } house in New Westminster, B.C, nd a $75,000 house in Nelson, a. cs ' need by H. M. Thomas, Western ih ‘| manager for the Famous Players - n Corporation, Ltd The New hy tmhinster house will seat 1,000 and 1 on house 800. They will play pic- _ (d vaudeville presentations. ; nM ompany will further inerease its Ol by adding other houses soon. — — Seek To Represent Foreign Composers May Form Society To License Performing Rights To Catalogs of French, Italian, German Societies Difficulties Are Predicted for New Organization NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Negotiations have been opened between the Shuberts and four societies of composers and au- thors abroad, whereby the American managers are to represent the foreign writers in this country and collect a li- cense fee for the public performance for profit of the European catalog. This is to be done along the same lines followed by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and fulfills a long desire on the part of the Shuberts, who with other prod@gpers have made several attempts in the past to get in on the Society's profits. The Shuberts have filed papers.of in- corporation in Albany for the Interna- tional Authors’ and Composers’ Organiza- tion, ostensibly for the purpose of en- gaging in the operation of radio broad- sting stations, but the real motive is learned exclusively by The Billboard The European countries concerned in the pending deal are France, Germany, Italy and Austria. The representatives of the societies of each of these countries were in America recently for the purpose of renewing contracts with the A. S. C. A. & P., at a higher rate than had been in vogue heretofore. The agreement in force Was a reciprocal one, each organi- zation collecting the performing rights fee for the other. It averaged up so that each of the societies in the countries mentioned received a handsome sum of money from the American society. The representatives left apparently sat- isfied with the flat rate the A. S.C. A. & P. agreed to pay each yearly. It devel- oped, however, that the foreign represent- y the Shuberts against and had already been nego- tiating with the producers. In fact, the inued on page 89) ves came to play the Society ; Wilcox, celebrate their first year of NY ee ee ~ % p= a yee oy ~ Pi « : . ‘ ag . - ‘ ~ * > * —Wide World Photo. EDGAR SELWYN. playwright and producer, and his wife, the former Ruth happy married life with tea for two. P. 8.—Yes, the tea habit seems to be spreading. —— ~ -- — Sienttoth. Ammons First To Use Trans- Atlantic Radto Phone NEW YORK. Jan §.—The show world was well represented among those who talked yesterday between New York and Londen when thé trans-Atlantic radio phone service was inaugurated for com- ercial use Florenz Ziegfeld was the first important personage f his par- ular field to et a onnection thru. H was able to reach Sir Alfred Butt and the two producers dickered for some five minutes over the sale of the Eng- lish richts to Ziegfeld’s new musical ‘ w, Rio tifa, Adolph Zukor. head of the Famous Flayers-Lasky Corporation. ran a close second. He talked with John Ceci? Gra- ham, his managing director in London. A message from London to California was put thru by Castleton Knight in London to Major Edward Bowes, of the Capitol Theater in New York, who relayed it over land wire to John Gil- bert at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Culver City, Calif. Another interesting call was one upon which de- pended a £250,000 contract between Sir Walter Gibbons of the Capitol Film The- ater in London and the Fox Pictures he! Details of the €410.000.000 re- capitalization plan of the Victor Talk- ing Machine Company were given an interested foreign party by Speyer & Company and J. & W. Seligman & Com- pany, now in control of the Victor firm. Lee and J. J. Shubert also transacted some business over the and before the first day was over a lenge list of showfolks had gotten in a word or two with London Press agents have been negotiating for some time to cet a chance on the opening day of the new service for their respective clients. The publicity gained proved pretty much of a flivver, being sub- merged in the broad spread and general eccounts which filled columns in the dailies. s ‘ new air phone Theater-Dance Hall-Rink Money-Maing Combinations GRAND FORKS, N. D., Jan. 8.— John and Angus McDonald are opera- tors of one of the best paying enter- tainment palaces in this part of the Northwest. Their place, known as the States Theater, is in East Grand Forks, Minn., just across the Red River from here. As Minnesota allows Sunday shows, the States is packed several times each Sunday. On Tues- day, Friday and Saturday the place is turned into a dance hall and operates on the 10-cent plan. These dances are patronized by several -hundred people each week. On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday the place is a roller rink, and as roller skating has become more or less of a craze here again the theater men draw good-sized crowds on these days. Art Emard’s 19-piece orchestra is employed for dance and theater work. Boston Solves Show Shortage Four Permanent Stock Com- panies Now Providing Hub With Plenty of Drama BOSTON, Jan. 10.—While other cities have been content merely to complain about the shortage of road shows, Bos- ton has gone ahead and done something about it. The result is four permanent stock companies, which, whether or not the regular legitimate houses here are kept supplied with productions from New York, will be quite able to provide the playgoers of the Hub with plenty of dramatie fare. The four stocks are the Repertory Theater of Boston, directed by Henry Jewett; the Copley Players, headed by E. E. Clive; the Castle Square Company, ond the newly opened Keith-Albee Play- ers at the St. James Theater. The Repertory group is devoted largely to Plays of a classical nature, while the others are presenting popular bits. Fox Makes Deal With Vitaphone NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Competition to Vitaphone from the new device of the Fox Film Corporation, by which sound is synchronized with motion pictures, an in- vention on which Fox has been busy for several months, is averted as the result this week of an agreement between the Vitaphone Corporation, controlled by Warner Brothers, and Fox, under which the latter’s device, known as Movie- tone, will be licensed for showing in thea- ters in which the Vitaphone amplifying system has been installed. Pullman Co. Raises Rates on Sleeping Cars The rate per day on sleeping cars has heen increased by the Pullman Company to the extent of an additional $8 a day on cars that are to be used for 90 days up to a year, and $11 a day extra on cars used for 20 to 90 days, according to in- formation received by The Billboard. Last year’s rate for 90 days or more was $42 a day, and the new scale is $50 a day. 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6 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Eighty Are Dead in Montreal Laurier Palace Theater Disaster Started in Projection Room Seven Other Fires Reported MONTREAL, Can., Jan. 9.—Between 75 and 100 lives were lost and more than 100 were injured when fire swept the Laurier Palace, motion picture theater in the French section this afternoon. Most of the victims were children, many deaths being caused by suffocation when the victims were caught in jams about exits. So tightly wedged were the bodies that firemen were not able to gain entrance to the house for some time. The theater was packed for the afternoon perform- ance when the blaze started shortly be- fore 2 o'clock. The picture had just be- gun to unfold on the screen when it sud- denly flickered and disappeared. Then a red glow spread over the screen, and smoke, growing heavier, trailed out over the orchestra pit. Four hundred children and_ their mothers in the balcony were thrown into panic, and, by the time the smoke had engulfed the audience, hundreds were at- tempting to go down the crowded stair- Ways. On the east stairway a jam en- sued. Many below were crushed and (Continued on page 94) Gertrude Ederle Signs For Publix Engagements NEW YORK, Jan. 19.—Gertrude Ederle, who closed Pan, engagements in the West recently, has just been booked by William Morris for Publix houses at a salary said to be $6,000 weekly. This is $1,000 more than Loew originally of- fered the channel swimmer immediately after she had achieved the feat. Miss Ederle, playing the Mosque, New- ark, Stanley house, this week, opens for Publix next Sunday at the Buffalo, Buf- falo, and follows at the Michigan, De- troit, and the Chicago, Chicago. Fol- lowing the latter date Balaban & Katz may “carry” the swimmer for their other houses in Chicago. W. F. Lamb’s Orchestra Gives Concert in Pottstown, Pa. POTTSTOWN, Pa., Jan. 8.—The an- nual complimentary concert given by William F. Lamb’s Concert Orchestra, with Lamb conducting, was liberally ap- plauded by an audience that packed the Hippodrome Theater to the doors. The soloists were John Mitchell, tenor; William F. Lamb, Jr., cornet, and Earl Yohn, violin. Opening with a selection from The Student Prince, played by the orchestra, 2 lengthy and diversified pro- gram was given, embracing a_ wide range of compositions, classic and popu- lar. Christmas carols were sung by the Pottstown Male Chorus, Lamb directing. William F,. Lamb, Jr., with his father as accompanist, gave two cornet num- bers, A Bunch of Roses and a selection from Lucia di Lammermoor. Young Lamb, who is only 11, likewise dis- tinguished himself the preceding night at a dinner given by William L. Hampton, contractor, to employees of The Potts- town News. An outstanding feature of the complimentary concert was a num- ber by a saxophone quartet composed of Henry Boyer, Donaldi Urner, Charles W. Antrim and Lindley Strehl. New York Drama Clubs Theater Club, Inc. The play, An American Tragedy, was discussed by the Theater Club, Inc., on Tuesday, January 11. Mrs. Albert A. Snowden, president of the club, presided and Mrs. Arthur L. Johnson directed the play study. Mrs. James Stanley Royce is preparing a professional program for January 25, at which Patrick Kearney will be guest of honor. Members of the performance of The day evening, January 27. An unusual divertissement has been arranged for the entertainment of m:m- bers and guests of the club at its annual dinner-dance on Wednesday, January 19. There will be no formal speeches. Mrs. Louis S. Weber is chairman of arrange- ments for the dinner, club will attend a Nightingale Thurs- Movie Theater Fire Chanins Erect Theater In Seventy Days’ Time What is claimed as a record for rapid theater construction has just been made by the Chanins, New York theater builders, whose latest play- house, the Royale, in West 45th street, just off Broadway, was opened last week just a little more than three months after the construction was started. Deducting Sundays and holi- days, the actual working time amount- ed to only 70 days. Robert Stevenson will manage the house and Charles Gray is treasurer. Another Chain In Northwest Minneapolis Business Men Re- ported To Be Lining Up Houses in Wisconsin PHILLIPS, Wis., Jan. 8.—Another theater chain in this section of the coun- try is looked upon as a possibility as the result of recent activity along these lines on the part of a company com- prised of Minneapolis business men. An option has been obtained on local property by John Esterl, a Park Falls theater man, who is representing the company. Negotiations also are under way for a theater in Medford. Vancouver Court Upholds Judgment Against Picketing i VANCOUVER, Jan. 8—The Appeal Court of British Columbia has dismissed the appeal of . the International Association of Theatrical Stage Em- ployees, Local 117, Vancouver, against the judgment awarded John A. Schu- berg for $1.750 damages and costs as a result of watching, besetting and picket- ing during the strike at the Empress Theater here last winter. The lease of the house is now held by Monte Carter. Metropolitan Theater, Chicago, Breaks Record for Receipts CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—The record for re- ceipts at the Metropolitan Theater, 47th and Grand boulevard, was broken on New Year’s Day, with $5.200 taken in between the hours of 2 and 11 p.m., with a holiday price of 35 cents. Rin-Tin Tin, Sammy Stewart's syncopated orchestra and the Wilberforce Quartet, of Wilber- force, O., were among the features of the day. Jack Haag, manager, and Cary B. Lewis, assistant, were given presents by Ascher Brothers and the house eme Ployees. On New Year’s Eve there was a mid- night show and seven Loop vaudeville acts were on the bill. Sammy Stewart and his orchestra are now on a “Trig Around the World’ musically. He has been to China. Spain and India. The next country will be Germany. who ETHEL LOUISE WRIGHT, just a few years ago was a_ stenog- rapher in St. Louis, her home city, and now is winning praise in the title role in “Rose-Marie’” on tour. Miss Wright has a most charming personality, a voice of @beautiful tonal quality, and acting ability. Nugent Addresses Playwriting Group NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The fact that he was an actor proved valuable to him as a playwright, was the candid admis- sion of J. C. Nugent, prominent stager and writer, at the second monthly ban- quet of the collaborative playwriting group at the Town House Club here last Saturday night. Nugent was one of the guests of honor and the principal speak- er of the evening. It was difficult to say what really constituted the ingre- dients of a successful play, he said. He had several successes to his credit, yet he did not feel able to offer a formula of what should or should not prove ac- centable to the theater-going public. The collaborative playwriting group is a section of the organization being super- vised by Perce R. Benton, having for its object the recognition of latent play- wrights and offering the assistance and experience that will enable them to write and produce plays of such entertainment value that these will be given an oppor- tunity to prove successful commercially. Nugent heartily endorsed the work of the group and declared that every en- couragement should be given to produce plays in quantities, thus reducing the percentage of failures, as it had been established that the more plays produced meant a decrease in the liability to flop. Other guests of honor were Ruth Nugent and Clifford Brooke. The latter related some amusing incidents in his producing career in this country and in London, LON DON CABLES---Special to The Billboard Legitimate LONDON, Jan. 8.—Avery Hopwood has left for Biskra, Algiers, where he will work on a comedy of London life. Charles B. Cochran is arranging to introduce Florence Mills to English music-hall audiences. He considers she will be as great a surprise to serious music lovers as she was in New York. He hopes Eugene Goossens on his return to London will conduct for Miss Mills. Goossens is reported to consider her a unique singer and a _ possible grand opera star. William Shaw, young American dancer in Jack WHulbert’s Lido Lady at the Gaiety, who recently won a Charleston contest at Albert Hall, made a success on her appearance at the Piccadilly Revels Cabaret this week. Ellen Terry is recovering from a seri- ous attack of bronchitis. illness of the veteran actress aroused the sympathy of the whole country. Jordon Craig hastened from Copenhagen to his mother’s bedside and the king sent personal inquiries as to her con- dition. It is now expected that her fine constitution will pull her thru Tda Molesworth and Templer Powell have engaged Rhys Darby, formerly with Lucille La Varne’s English Sunup Com- pany, for the leading feminine role in 12 Miles Out, due shortly at the Strand. Vaudeville LONDON, Jan. 8.—Lew Hearn made a successful British debut at the Victoria Palace this week. Ben Blue has been hitting ‘em up good and strong at the Holborn Empire. Business thruout Great Britain in the theaters this week has been good. News of the LONDON NEWS LETTERS—Legitimate, Page 35; Vaudeville, Page 63. “Pay as You Leave’ Show Staged by Clever Chinese enameme SHANGHAI, Jan. 6.—Yes, the Chinese are clever. They proved it this week when soldiers in Kweichow in order to collect a tax which the pec . ple apparently were backward about paying, staged a big free show, at- tracting an immense audience, and then charged a high fee to get out of the theater. Competition In Hartford Poli Houses Get First Opposition Since Shubert Vaudeville Invaded City HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 10 —Wwith the opening of the new State Theater here, competition is developing between this house and Poli’s Palace and Capitol. This will be the first opposition the p houses have had since Shubert vaudey invaded the city. playing vaudeville business is good. The staff of the State includes Martin Harris, manager; William Porter and George Anderson, assistant managers; Rocco Matarese, stage manager; Harry Hoff, props; Jim Wynn, flys; John Sulli van, electrician; Louis Zimmerman, grip: Charles Berkstrum, Charley North and sill Lewis, operators; Bert Williams, orchestra conductor; Howard Prutting and Roy Tuttle, associate conductors, and Willy Weis, concert master. ‘oli ille All three houses are and pictures, and Samuel Insull Concluding Plans For New Chicago Opera House CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Samuel Insull, president of the Chicago Civic Opera As- sociation, has virtually concluded prepa- rations for the permanent home of the organization, it has become known, fol- lowing the transfer of the leasehold on the Central Union Block, on the north- west corner of Madison and Market streets, from The Chicago Daily Nes to Insull. The plan calls for a 21-story building which will include a 4,000-seat audi- torium, storerooms for. scenery and properties and offices. ‘According to In- sull's claims the office building would to a great extent, if not finance the opera. whose deficit this year is expected to call for a payment of about 80 per cent of the guarantors’ pledges. The enterprise involves from $14,000,000 to $16,000,000, and will b financed, it is said, by a bond issue and issues of preferred and common stock. John Cort To Rescue Of Morrissey’s Show NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—John Cort has come to the rescue of Will Morrisseys musical comedy. Polly of Hollywood, re- hearsals for which were called off a week ago because no bond had been posted with the Actors’ Equity Assocla- tion to assure the payment of the casts salaries. The show was halted Decem- ber 30, but on the following day Mor- rissey appeared at Equity with a repre- sentative of the William B. Fri dlander office, stating that Friedlander was com sidering an “in” on the show. This did not materialize, however, and the play- ers Were notified not to appear for further rehearsals. Morrissey then suc- ceeded in interesting Cort and the latter last week came forward with a guar- antee of salaries for the chorus It understood that the principals will wal’ bond on the strength of Cort’s word Rehearsals were resumed today Chicago T. B. U. Bull CHICAGO, Jan. 6.—Elaborate prepar’ tions are being made for the largest the atrical ball of the season, to be held the Aragon ballroom on Monday evenin’ February 21. This is an annul affair for the Chicago Theatrical peng Union, Local No. 2. As usual, ther ws be the customary continuous ¢ Lncins program, with music by one of U ae prominent orchestras in this vi inity. ee completely, 1s Many stage celebrities will be present ; + : a aaa — —___—. —___} ee : A A TS TT Fe pr Re Pa WO a NS we & Be a ue a Bis i AS . 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Drastic Penalties for Violators of Equity Shop Deserters to Burlesque Circuit Scored at Mass Meeting Actors’ Fund Tax in Abeyance NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—At a general seting of the Actors’ Equity Association, neld this afternoon in the grand ballroom e Hotel Astor, drastic measures were taken to uphold the working conditions which were attained during the strike nd since at high cost of individual sac- sfee and which lately have been threat- ened by innumerable violations. ‘particularly serious hag been the case f Equity members accepting engage- ments with the dramatic shows routed » the Columbia Burlesque Circuit on a ehedule of two performances a day, a direct lation of the eight-performances- s-week rule. The feeling of today's me was mainly directed against these disloyal actors. Altho the offenders lave already been suspended by the Equity council, the meeting at large passed a resolution that ruled a minimum punishment should fur- ther be imposed in that the members who had been suspended for this cause should not be reinstated for at least one year after, if they had made application for such reinstatement, and, moreover, that they should in addition be fined a minimum of $100 if they had been work- ing for a salary of less than $75 a week, or a minimum of $150 if their salary was more than $75 a week. This is the first instance in the history of Equity that it has been considered (Continued on page 89) Charles George’s Co. Scores at Sheboygan SHEBOYGAN, Wis., Jan. 8&.—Charles George's Sensations of 1927, featuring Mr. George and Barbara Bronell, gave two performances at the Van Der Vaart Theater here last week, to good business, » press terming i€ one of the finest roductions that has ever played this city. The entire revue is the creation of one man, Charles George, who wrote the book, lyrics and music and designed all venery, costumes and electrical effects. Mr. George also staged and supervised the entire production. Ken Christy is responsible for most of the comedy in the shosw and handles that end admirably. Charles George and Barbara Bronell please greatly with song numbers and terpsichorean work. Other members of the cast include Bessie Delmore, comedienne; Virginia Barnes, Prima donna; Raymond Weaver, Gates Austin, Blanche Mower, Muriel Astor and Phyllis Wray. The executive staff {s made up of I. F. Pohlman, manager: Fred Wagner, advance man: James Wintersteen, ad- vertising agent; J. C. M. Garn, musical director; George Jackson, drummer; James Liston, master mechanic; Harold Abbey, electrician: Homer Bryant. elec- trician; Eddie Royster, props, and Mes- _ Gabrielle and Jennison, ward- ro “Woman Business” Continues NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—This Woman Business did not go to the storehouse fter Saturday night’s performance as Planned. Dr. Louis Sunshine, producer, turned the play over to the cast. which made a 50-50 arrangement with Earl Carroll, lessee of Wallack’s Theater. Chaplin Sues Magazine Charles Chaplin has brought suit in the Federal Court against Pictorial Re- lew for $500,000 damages as a result of a serial life story by Jim Tully pub- ished by that magazine. Chaplin claims the story was written without his con- sent and that it is damaging to his character. An injunction also is asked . prevent further publication of the ma- erla Marx Bros. for Pictures at LOUIS, Jan. 8.—It ts rumored fre that the four Marx Brothers, of The Cocoanuts, are to make a picture in Los Angeles next June. It is understood the picture is set regardless of the run of the show and that the brothers will take the principals of the show with them to the Coast and there recruit chorus and leaser lights, «+ Helen The Billboard, January 15, 1927 7 No Road Show Complete Now Without Advance Dietitian COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 8.—The Poor Nut Company started it, and hereafter no road show will be complete without one. What? An advance dietitian, of course. Robert Sparks, man of ideas and general press representative for Patterson McNutt, producer of The Poor Nut, is responsible for the inno- vation, and the first to hold the new post is Ruth Garland, herself an ac- tress who has known the hardships of potluck eating. Miss Garland’s duty will be to travel ahead of the show and seek out the best eating places in each of the 10 towns in Ohio to be played. She will report her find- ings, and the members of the cast can accept them or pass them up, accord- ing to how much they think of their stomachs. Ticket Scalpers Invade Denver Speculators Seen in Colorado City for First Time on New Year's Eve DENVER, Jan. 8.—Someone in the East has been advocating the slogan, “Go West, young man,” a little too strongly.. As a result the ticket scalper, Broadway's own hated product, appeared here for the first time New Year's Eve, selling theater admissions at greatly in- creased prices. The speculators plied their trade in front of the Aladdin Theater, charging as hich as $1.50 and $2 for the regular 50- cent tickets. They were discovered in due course by Harry E. Huffman, man- ager of the house, who immediately put a stop to their activities. Colorado has a law against sales of this kind. Edwin Fautz To Direct New Portland Theater PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 8—The ap- pointment of Edwin Fautz, well-known theatrical executive and for years a resident of Portland, to the position of directing manager of the Bagdad Thea- ter has been announced by the Multno- mah Theater Corporation. Fautz has been associated with the Multnomah firm in an executive capacity since its incep- tion. He was one of the original or- ganizers and stockholders when it was formed by a group of Portland exhibitors five years ago. Last May, when Carl Laemmle purchased a half interest in the company, consisting of 12 Portland houses, Fautz was made vice-president. New Organ in Holyoke House HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 8—A_ two- manual Estey organ has been installed in the Strand Theater, Goldstein Brothers house. The name of the organist has not yet been announced. With seven theaters in Holyoke, the only ones having organs are the Strand and Goldstein's Victory, where a four- manual Skinner instrument is played by Harry Jenkins. CARL WHYTE, pianist and musical di- rector at the Star Theater, St. Paul, Minn. The Star formerly was a bur- lesque house but is now playing vaude- ville and road shows. Blue Law Quietus Due in New Jersey TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 10.—A _ tem- porary quietus on the Blue Law question in this State, placed in a condition of up- heaval recently as a result of wholesale defiance of theaters in various sections, is expected this week with the opening of the Legislature and the early presenta- tion of a report embodying a remedy for the situation. Senator Henry A. Williams, chairman of a special committee appointed to study the Blue Laws, will introduce a bill giv- ing the right to governing bodies of municipalities, with the consent of the Governor, to pass ordinances liberalizing Sunday observance. The bill will also give municipal authorities, if there is any doubt as to sentiment, the right to hold referendums. FITCHBURG, Mass., Jan. 8.—One of the first official acts of Fitchburg’s new mayor, Joseph A. Lowe, was to come out in favor of Sunday movies provided the theater managers give 25% of the gross receipts to some charity. This is the first time a local mayor has come out in favor of Sunday shows. HUDSON, Mass., Jan. 8.—The Select- men of the town have denied the petition of 1,500 employees of the Firestone Foot- wear Company for Sunday movies. The petition was strongly opposed by the clergy. There is talk of continuing the efforts for Sunday shows. Marilyn Miller Back in “Sunny” BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 10.—Marilyn Miller has recovered from whatever ill- ness she has been suffering from and whatever differences she may have had with Charles Dillingham. When Sunny opens at the Colonial Theater” here to- morrow night it is announced that she will be back in the stellar title role. Mary . Eaton, who substituted for her during the entire engagement in Philadel- phia, has returned to New York to start rehearsals in her new show for Dilling- ham. Intimate Opera at the Mayfair NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Public support of intimate opera in New York Is to be tested at 299 seat Mayfair Theater with the American premiere next week of Mozart's La Finta Géardiniera. If the project is favorably received it is planned to present a full season of opera in miniature. The Intimate Opera Company, recently incorporated in Albany, is spon- soring the enterprise with Macklin Mar- row as director and conductor. Deems Taylor, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Brian Hooker and Helen Freeman are serving in an advisory and executive ca- pacity, with Miss Freeman to stage the libretto of the initial offering. Mozart's original score is being cut down, but will remain otherwise unchanged. A new text has been written by Harrison Dowd. The first cast ineludes Richard Hale, Weyland Echols (Silver-Masked Tenor), Sheridan, Dorothy Chamberlain, John Alexander Rogers, Norma Millay, John Campbell and Agnes George de Mille. If the Mozart work is a success the second production will be Gluck’s Orpheus, which Marrow directed last season for the Provincetown Playhouse. A new American opera based upon Elinor Wylie’s novel, The Venetian Glass Nephew, with music by Eugene Bonner, is in contemplation for the spring with James Rosenberg’s Punchinello with marionettes by Remo Bufano on the same bill. A nine o'clock curtain will be ‘the rule. The Bottom of the Cup, new starring vehicle for Charles S. Gilpin, which the Mayfair Productions, Inc., were to have opened January 31 at the Mayfair, is now being planned for a larger house. Roderick Maybee was added to complete the cast last week and rehearsals have been resumed under the direction of Henry Stillman Unusual Plan Suggested For Repeal of Blue Laws BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.—A most un- usual plan for bringing about the re- peal of blue laws has been suggested by R. Jones, assistant attorney-gen- eral of Maryland, who, in an address here, reccmmended the arrest of paid ministers and choir singers along with others who work on Sunday. There are three blue laws in Maryland. One, enacted in 1723, prohibits labor of any sort. The others forbid amusements, including movies, and the sale of mer- chandise. Moves to repeal the laws have always been defeated, but a new attempt will be made in the Legisla- ture this year. Le Maire Signs Van © Schenck $4,000 Team Engaged for New $125,000 “Affairs” To Be Done in May NEW YORK, Jan. 10—Van and Schenck, the $4,000 team, now playing picture houses for the Stanley Company of America, have been signed, at a salary said to be commensurate with their de- mands, for Rufus R. Le Maire’s Affairs of 1927, new edition of his present Affairs, now on the road. The Le Maire office announced the new edition will be done in May, with the Van and Schenck team as one of its stellar features. The production, it was said, will cost in the neighborhood of $125,000. Van and Schenck are playing the Metro- politan Theater, Washington, this week for Stanley. They deserted the Keith- Albee Circuit last year, when a demand for $2,500 a week, representing a $500 boost in salary, was refused. Hardeen Threatened: Asks Bodyguard ELIZABETH, N. J., Jan. 10.—Declar- ing threats had been received against the life of Hardeen, magician, playing the Ritz Theater, the manager, William Matthews, yesterday asked for police protection for the performer The magician’s life had been tAhreat- ened, it was said, because he fel! heir to certain of Houdini’s secrets. He bills himself as presenting A Maze of Mys- teries, including creations willed him by his brother, Houdini. Tecumseh, Neb., Theater Reopens After 5 Years TECUMSEH, Neb., Jan. 8.—The Vil- lars Theater, which had been idle for more than five years, reopened last. week with a home minstrel and vaudeville show given by the Tecumseh Kiwanis Club, which realized a net profit of $367 from the performance. The theater, which has been remodeled, is the only playhouse in this county seat of 2,000 population. New Erlanger Theater, Atlanta, Being Managed by Lewis Haase ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 8.—The new Er- langer Theater, which opened last week to a big attendarice with the Ear! Carroll Vanities, is being managed by Lewis Haase. The local theatergoing public has expressed ttself as highly pleased with the handsome new playhouse, and business has been very good since the opening. Carroll Conviction Upheld By Circuit Court of Appeals’ NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has up- held the conviction of Earl Carroll, who was given a year and a day in the Fed- eral Penitentiary in Atlanta and a fine of $2,000 for perjuring himself in con- nection with the Government investiga- tion of the “bathtub” party. Counsel for Carroll, who has been out on $5,000 bail, says he will take steps to have the Su- preme Court review the decision. He has a month to obtain a writ, fafling which Carrol) must begin serving his sentence, 8 ee agar ' ; ; ; i . ’ ] a = | ee ae A oe | a ee &. 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wri TS The Billboard, January Equity To John Searles Works Out Plan—Managers To Pay Premiums Cost Only $1.68 Weekly Per Co. NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—John W. Searles, one of Equity’s busiest staff members, has worked out an accident indemnity : insurance plan for actors that will shortly : be placed before the association’s council for action. If it goes thru, future Equity contracts will require that the manager shall previde such protection during the course of every player's engagement. | Searles’ plan has already been taken up | unofficially, and is considered to be a real | inspiration that will not only be highly j beneficial to Equity members, but will in every way be a just demand and worth its small cost to the manager. This-cost i would be approximately $1.68 a week per company, or less than $100 a year, and would be small return for free re- hearsal period, sometimes up to five weeks without pay, which the actor gives the manager. If effected, it would govern all classifications of employment, including stock, rep. and tént shows, as well as dramatic and musical comedy productions. The plan, as outlined by Searles, is that Equity contracts require each man- ager to take out bDlanket-group insurance of an accident indemnity policy, which he is now having especially drawn up by several prominent companies for consid- eration and selection. The policy would have the following minimum conditions: First, that in the event of an actor’s in- jury in the course of his employment, he shall reccive compensation at the rate of $5 a day as long as he is incapacitated up to a maximum period of five weeks. Second, that he shall receive free medical attention from doctors provided by the insurance company. Third, that he shall receive up to $30 a week for any neces- sary hospital bills, such sum usually be- ing sufficient for a semi-private room. Fourth, that should surgical work be necessary, the expense shall be met up to a sum of $100. Managers are at present vequired to take out the regular employees’ policy de- manded by the Workman's Compensation Ai, but under this law and policy the actor does not get a nickel for three weeks, and then only a maximum allow- ance of $20 a week. One of the guarantees of the proposed policy is that the insurance company will provide first-class medical attention the very day that the actor is hurt, no mat- ter what part of the United States he may be playing in, or within two days at the most if it hapnens to be in a stand that is beyond all possibility of quick relief. The new policy is also looked upon as a protection for the manager. There is sometimes déubt of the truth of an actor’s alleged illness or injury, even tho the actor provides a doctor's certificate. The manager then feels that he must have the case investigated, and the insurance company's physician would be the ideal one for such a case, inasmuch as he of- ficially represents both the actor and the manager. Whatever his verdict, it would be acceptable to Equity and to a board of arbitr while the manager’s per- onal physician would not carry any more weight than the ctor’s doctor who drew up the original certificate of excuse. The insurance company doctor could be called in by the manager without expense eg If, under the terms of the pro- wat x , rmore, it is known that an actor, = present ditions of possible liable to bring a large the manager for damages sustained in an accident. The new pro- tection would greatly aid in removing any ill fee because the actor would be immediately well cared for at the man- ager’s expense thru the insurance. Searles will have all the details of his plan ready to present to the Equity Coun- cil within a few days, and action is exe pected very shortly. Passing of Old Theater negiect, is quite suit against ling, TORONTO, Can., Jan. 8.—Toronto’s oldest theater, the Grand Opera House, will be converted into a garage and parking station. The theater has been closed most of the time since the mvs- terious disappearance of its former own- er, Ambrose J. Small, December 2, 1919. Small ts believed by the police to have been murdered and his body hidden. Pf 15, 1927 Consider Actors’ Accident Insurance Mrs. Carter Will Tell The Story of Her Life Mrs. Leslie Carter is going to tell the world about how she broke from her mid-Victorian bonds, challenged society and worked herself up to the zenith of theatrical fame. The story, called Portrait of a Lady With Red Hair, will run serially in Liberty, beginning this week. Big Program Up for Drama Week National Convention in Chicago February 13-19 Will Take Up Many Subjects A big program has been lined up for the next National Drama Week. spon- sored by the Drama League of America, and to be held February 13 to 19 in Chicago. The league is supported in this movement by the American Library As- sociation, various church federations, representatives of the professional stage, ‘ managers’ associations, the National Federation of Women’s Clubs and book- selling committees. A list of about 75 suggested topics for addresses, special articles and editorials has been compiled by George M. P. Baird, of the Drama Week Committee, and the list is being widely distributed. Frank Gillmore, executive secretary of the Actors’ Equity Association, will be among those in attendance at the conven- tion, and Equity’s plan for rotary stock will be discussed. The actor, the art of acting, the critics, the managers, dra- matic clubs, little theaters, church and drama, audiences, censorship, and scores of other subjects relating to the theater are included in the list of topics. Elmer Kenyon, of the Pittsburgh Drama League, is chairman of the Na- tional Drama Week Committee,” and others on the committee are George M. P. Baird and Helen St. Peter. Daniel L. Quirk, Jr., of Ypsilanti, Mich., is presi- cent of the league, and Sue Ann Wilson is executive secretary. “‘Abie’s Irish Rose’ Reaches 2,000th New York Performance NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Abie’s Irish Rose will reach its 2,000th performance on Broadway tomorrow night at the Republic Theater, thereby establishing a further dramatic record for long runs. In addition to the New York production there are five other companies playing in this country, one in Australia and another is scheduled to open in London in April. Anne Nichols claims that to date the play has grossed close to $20,000,000. Companies for Germany and South Africa will be organized within the year. Reports tLave it that Miss Nichols will this week sign a contract for the movie rights to the production which will ‘guarantee her $2.000,000, but information as to what picture company is angling for the play is not forth- coming. COL. WM. F. THORPE, head of the Thorpe Academy for Boys, Lake Forest. Ill., where professional parents may send their youngsters to be educated, enter- tafned and brought up in good style while dad and mother are busy enter- taining the public. “Cradle Snatchers” Called Infringement BOSTON, Jan. 8.—Action was started here this week by John L. Spectre and Max E. Stahl, of New York, against Blanche Ring and others connected with Cradle Snatchers, a company of which is now playing at the Hollis Street Theater here, for alleged infringement of the copyright of Marrying Women. Spectre and Stahl claim they wrote Marrying Women, and submitted it to Mary Boland in 1925, and that she re- turned the script on April 28 of that year. Later Cradle Snatchers appeared. Others named as defendants are Mary Boland, who is playing in the Chicago company of the farce; Sam H. Harris, producer; Russell Medcraft and Norma Mitchell, authors; Hassard Short, direc- tor, and Hollis Theater Corporation. A subpoena was issued, returnable January 25. “Arabian Nightmare”’ Proves Disappointment STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 8.—The Ara- bian Nightmare, by David Tearle and Dominick Colaizzi, tested here by Clarke Painter, was a _ disappointment Mr. Painter has endowed the piece with three expensive and Marion Coakley as the leading lady, but the story was pro- nounced altogether hopeless. The com- edy approaches _ slapstick The cast, which did bravely, also includes Maud Sinclair, Helen Lowell, William Hanley, Percy Moore, Seth Arnold, Stephen Wright, Charles Millward, Catherine Willard, Charles Quigley, Charles T. Lewis and Emilie Corson. sets Notes From Boston BOSTON, Jan. 8.—The Corbett Sisters, in a revue act, are playing the Dodge Bros.’ Style Show in Detroit this week. Roland Butler is busy designing cir- cus displays for the coming season Mile. Andree, headliner at Loew's Or- pheum this week, in her Paris Revue, met with a slight accident at the mati- nee January 7. Harry Goldstein and Samuel Pinanski, representing New England Theater Com- pany, and Charles Williams late of the St. James Theatei. were in New York last week on ousiness Clyde McArdle’s composed of six England circuits. Will H. Ward and Company are play- ing to tfru this section in Tid Bits. Shoulman & California Peaches, girls, is playing New succes Grouber have taken the lease on Pastime Theater, Marlboro, Mass. They will play pictures and per- haps some vaudeville, making two houses there which play vaudeville Sundays. the Al Somerby, the popular manager of the Bowdoin Square Theater, reports the best theatrical season of his life—turn- away houses at nearly every show. Jimmy Evans and Company have signed another long-term contract for the Ciray-Paramount theaters of New Eng- land. Cradle Snatchérs closes its engagement tonight at the Hollis Street Theater, and Tommy, by Howard Lindsay and Bere trand Robinson, ends its stay at the Park Theater. a Rio Rita, the new Ziegfeld musical comedy headed by Ada May and J. Harold Murray, is a gorgeous production ul was well liked here, It leaves to- r ht for Philadelphia First Love, with Fay Bainter sruce McRae, Geoffrey Kerr, Orlando Daly, George Marion and others, re celved a fairly good reception at the Plymouth Theater, where it opened this week. No Movies at Soldiers’ Home: Theaters Called It Competition BATH, N. Y., Jan. 10.—As a re t of protests from theatrical ints, which protested that it constituted « fair competition’, the movie show the State Soldiers’ Home her been discontinued. H. L. Drumm. who managed the shows, declares + without the money received f civilian admissions the entertainme: could not be financed Haro!d ¥ manager of the Babcock Thea: Schine house, has offered to p: two free shows a week for the ans, veter- Birmingham Is Booming Show Business Had Good Season in 1926—Four New Thea- ters for City BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 8 —The show business was better in Birmingham during the past season than in any other city of this entire section, says A. Brown Parkes, manager of the Jefferson Theater He attributes this to excellent industrial building and business conditions Sine the opening of the new year all of the Rirmingham theaters have been well filled at every show, and local theater manager are very optimistic as to business for the year 1927. Birmingham is fast becoming one of the greatest show The Jefferson, Birmingham'’s oldest leg towns in the South. mate theater building, will soon be torn down to make way for a new and modern building costing approximately $1,000,000, Work will commence about February 15, and will be completed and ready for legitimate shows by October 1, 1927 A vaudeville theater ll be built on Fifth avenue, opposite the new Gov- ernment Building. This house will cost about $700,000, and work will begin March 1, Werk is already progressing on two new theater buildings, the Empire and the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation F. J. Wessels Resigns From Chicago Symphony CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Frederick J. Wes- also w sels, business manager of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Hall and treasurer of the Orchestra Associa- tion, has resigned all three positions Henry J. Voegeli will succeed him in the three positions Mr. Wessels, now nearing the 70s, intends to leave soon for California. where he wi!!l make hi home. For two years his health has not been good and he spent some of the time at his summer home in New Ens- land. Mr. Wessels was an associate of Theodore Thomas, founder of the orches- tra. He has co-operated for year with his friend, Frederick Stock. su r to Mr. Thomas, as thé orchestra's director Kendrick Resigns as Secretary — Of Episcopal Actors’ Guild NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Rexford Kendrick has tendered his resignation us executive secretary of the Epis opal Actors’ Guild of America, to becom ef- fective January 31 No successor has been named as yet. Mme. Jean Bart, authoress of The Squall, now plaxing at the 48th Street Theater, will address the Gulld ton row afternoon at the third Play Discussion session. Blanche Yurka, Suzanne Caubet and Ida Mulle, of The Squall Company, will be guests of honor. Mars Company Bankrupt NEW ORLEANS, Amusement Company, Mars Theater in the lower sect! city, thru its president, Charles i Jan. 9.—T Mars he operator ¢ bo mm of the Lam bert, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptey, listing $8,205.34 liabilities against $5,000 assets The prin ipal liability is a debt slightly in excess ° €5.000 for money advanced by Mr —— bert. The assets are covered by 4 list- ing of theater furniture and motio? picture equipment. 9 . 4 Lal | ° Pe oe ee ee a B ey. aes v ig Pe : : 3 3 | 6 4 3 aa at ie } | se = I _ e a ' Co | 4. | | EE : Ra da! | LL SE ne | ~¢ 2 = Bee os Pe ; rf hoa are: fay: : x Z ‘ y } : | cer = ude ge nos Wonk 4 o% the Va. * on *: Set — is | ee “Se = tye —————————! any ‘ ae mel “% : seg - Imi 7 aa. ' RS = fe. < ee Aas 3 — = ff or od au : Orl is | d at | ee get a vill wo! Si i oa i ah naga? - Wen wa! see] filer ten! 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The Billboard, January 15 1927 9 Independent Vaudeville Acts Find Florida Tough Bookings Hard To Get, Pay Small, Says Wm. Kohl Johnny Collins Also Reports Playing independent vaudeville dates thru Florida is a tough proposition these save. rding to a letter to The Bill- u hoard fre m William J. Kohl, of William 1 Koh! & Company. “It is almost im- ble,” Kohl writes, “to get into any theater, Some of them will offer a salary which is so small that by the time you fgure up your expenses you don't have any profit left. One manager offered us as ‘ch as $15 to play a one-day engage- ment in Melbourne on the East Coast. tmagine three people getting $15 for one lay nthe trouble with conditions in Florida s that most of the theaters are incor- orated, and they will not use acts, be- ause they do their business with movies Orlando has four theaters and they all pictures, One, the Beecham, uses vaudeville on Saturday nights only. It is booked from New York. It gives one , heartache to go into these towns and vet turned down. The public wants vaude- ville, but the men who control the houses won't let anything in, because they don't want to get the public in the habit of seeing vaude ville—afraid it will kill their film business. “I was on the verge of putting out a tent show. Upon inquiring abo@t licenses I was informed it would cost from $50 to ‘75 a day Yet the theaters seating 1,000 or more pay only $150 a year, while those seating 400 to 600 pay $75 to $100. It doesn't seem fair to the tent shows. Furthermore, before they let you in the Mayor has to O. K. the permit. The theaters surely have everything tied up. There are many acts in Florida, but I don't see how they make the grade.” poss NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Johnny Collins, formerly star booker for the Keith-Albee Circuit, but who has been out of the theatrical limelight for a time, arrived in New York Tuesday by motor from Chi- ago for conferences with Alf. T. Wilton, with whom he is to be associated in gen- eral bookings, including vaudeville, pic- ture houses, cabarets, etc. In an interview with The Billboard, he nnounced hé would divide his time be- tween HPre and Chicago in negotiating various theatrical deals for the Wilton fice. In the Windy City Collins will make headquarters with Premier Attrac- tons, Ine., which specializes in the book- ng of presentations in the Middle West. His plans are to take Eastern acts out West for bookings, and to take acts from that part of the country here for what- ver engagements can be obtained Collins has been away from New York ‘or about one year, during which he has een in the real estate business in Sara- ta, Fla He declared theatrical encer- ises nd particularly cabarets, are pe for the same catastrophe as befell Teal estate ’ that fewer big real estate propo- tions are being put over, the use of aba to close these deals is very s t q Competition, resulting from the Wht the boom would hold out for at fast a few more years, serves as another ‘actor in diminishing the business the abaret receive, The same is true of ‘heaters, Collins stated. As the real es- fate hoom neared its height last winter wal d outside interests began building new theaters, until now, in some quarters, i ‘re more than can make a good rofit emg and theaters are further hard DY the Florida laws, which make it pees} for a sheriff to close them up Mowing the simple procedure of a com- Dlaint or claim. “Listen, Dearie’, Closes »wEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 10.—Listen, ~crdnde the Shubert musical come dy fea- Miche! Fred Hildebrand and Vera : vena, closed here Saturday nicht = vas sent to the storehouse. The - * was being groomed for a New York pening, but was found lacking. It ee December 27 at Atlantle City tem r the name of Billy. Others in the neluded Jane Taylor, Ann Milburn, Pardo, Julian Winter, Dee Loretta, p Galloway, Willard Hall, Nick al Sylvan Lee, Mabel Landsing, Jane Sore, Fred Harper and Vivian Fay. Eddie Good. Vitaphone Turns Trick For ‘White Elephant’ BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Jan. 8.—The Cameo Theater, one of the most beautiful houses in Connecticut, oper- ated in rapid succession by Universal, Warner Brothers and several other companies, but which has proven a habitual “white elephant", has been taken over by the Gottisman interests, who after installing a double-feature program also found that an unsuc- cessful policy They now have in- stalled the vitaphone and are packing the house nightly with the unit, fea- turing John Barrymore in Don Juan. Fire Destroys Florida Hotel The Magnolia, St. Augustine, Haven of Rest for Down-and- Out Actors, Burned Down ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Jan. 8.—The Magnolia Hotel, known far and wide as the “haven of rest for down-and-outers” of the theatrical profession, was destroyed by fire last week The hotel was one of the oldest and largest in the State. It was built in 1868 and contained 200 rooms. Theatrical celebrities, as well as social and political lights, stopped there, and the place was one of the city’s landmarks. Actors and showfolk in general too full advantage of the Magnolia’s reputa- tion as a generous host, and many of them left only promises to pay by money order from the next town, or within the week, or by the first of the month, but few of the accounts ever were settled. Wilbur Cleveland, who managed the hotel, says he lost everything except a list of the accounts, and he is now located at Davis Shores here, making an effort to collect the money due. It is planned to build a large, modern hotel on the site occupied by the Magnolia. Holds Up Theater Transfer NEW PHILADELPHIA, O, Jan. §— Transfer of the lease of the Weber Theater from the Standard Film Com- pany, of Cleveland, to George Chrest has been temporarily held up. Isador Weber, owner of the building, has filed a claim demanding a bonus of $2,000 in addition to a rental of $390 a month for a 10- year period. Chrest must accordingly wait for a settlement between the owner and lessee of the theater before taking over the house. <i. GALEN STAR ROSS, popular ly- ceum and vaudeville entertainer, as he appears in his mew offering, billed as “Al (Tiny) Irish Presents Professor Au- gustus Boloney, Bachelor of Alimony From Three Courts, Master of Apple- sauce From Adam's Orchard and Doctor of Damfoolishness From a Snake Bite When a Kid.” Mrs. Insull Closing Repertory Company CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Mrs. Samuel In- sull will close her Repertoire Theater Company at the Studebaker next Satur- day night with a reported loss of $200,000. The closing announcement states that the company will resume activities next fall, but it is generally believed the ven- ture will definitely end with the present suspension, inasmuch as the group has been losing money at the rate of $1,000 a day. Only two productions have been staged. The first was The Runaway Road, followed by the present piece, Dice op God. After January 15 the Studebaker will probably be operated with Mrs. Insull as lessee and Clarence Hyde and George A. Kingsbury as her managers. The house will book independently. ABE LEVY, general manager of the Sam H. Harris offices, New York, is re- cuperating at Tuscon, Ariz., following his recent illness. San Francisco Activities SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.—Despite the fact that no Sunday performances of The Miracle are given, the record attend- ance of 35,000 for the first week of its run here is established and it is now in the second of its three-week engagement, Hundreds from out of town, including groups from Washington, Oregon and Nevada. with a sprinkling of visitors from Canada, came here over the holi- days to witness the performances Ad- vance seat sales for the remainder of this and the coming week indicate capac- ty audiences will greet all showings. Instead of waning interest being shown the reverse is true, as yesterday in a downpour of rain more than 250 were in line at the down-town ticket office wait- ing to purchase seats after two box offices had been installed. Kolb and Dill, who are in the seventh and final week of their engagement at the Wilkes*in the musical comedy Queen High, are to go on the road beginning Monday next They will travel south. Scheduled to succeed them is Cradle Snatchers, which recently had a success- ful run here at the Curran Theater and which has been playing in Los Angeles at the Playhouse since it closed here. Cc. H. Steffens, head of the Steffens Public Amusement Enterprises, who for several years has made his headquarters at Idora Park, Oakland, is moving into a new building being erected for him on Sith avenue near East lith§ street. Oakland. The building, 50x160 = feet, being constructed of steel, concrete and brick, has its own spur track at the rear of the premises and is to be completed by February 5. Hereafter that will be his headquarters, as he is moving all his rides and equipment from Idora Park. Steffens has just signed a _ three-year lease to install his whip, caterpillar and Ferris wheel at Santa Cruz beginning with the forthcoming season and _ the Seaside Company is building a new boardwalk alongside fhe spot to be used by his rides. Steffens will again have his road show this season and will operate his Parker three-abreast merry- go-round, equipped with 450 lights; big Eli Ferris Wheel and Parker baby aero- plane. He will ship via the baggage car and will travel over much the same route this year, confining his operations to California, Oregon and Nevada San Francisco Lodge, Theatrical Mu- tual Association, will install the following officers Tuesday night: Peter Boyle, president; B. E. Getchell vice-president ; A. F. Maass, marshal; Harry Ettling, sergeant-at-arms ; Robert Wakeman, chaplain; A. B. Cob and Charles Lutt- ringer, secretaries; J. F. Baikie, treas- urer; Le Pfirman, Elmer Langmaid, I. Marke, H. L. Worthington and M. M. Jacoby, trustees. St. Louis Short on Keys; Borrow One for Actress ST. LOUIS. Jan. 8—When Lee Karty, of the Shubert-Rialto Theater, staged a welcome by Major Miller for Ethel Louise Wright, Rose-Marie prima donna, he needed a key to the city to present to the actress But none could be found. Then Karty re- membered that one had been presented to Paul Beisman, manager of the American Theater, some years ago, so he borrowed it and carried out the ceremony. After the presentation was over the key had to be returned to Beisman's office. Publix Adding 2 Unit Houses New Orleans and Omaha ‘Thea- ters Open Next Month— Makes 18-Week Route NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Publix tour for presentations, produced by John Murray Anderson, Frank Cambria and others on their staff, will be increased by two weeks next month, increasing the route to 18 weeks of consecutive time This will be by far the best route any presentation circuit can give an artiste. The additional houses are the Saenger, New Orleans, which opens February 4, and the Farnum, Omaha, scheduled to open about the middle of the month. Plans for the latter are still somewhat unsettled. The tentative title of the show that will open the New Orleans house, one of the finest in that city, erected by the Saenger interests, is Lafayette’s Visit to New Orleans. One of the Publix pro- ducers, perhaps Paul Oscard, will go to New Orleans to put on the show. The two new houses will mark the ad- dition of four stands to the Publix Time in as many months. The Texas, San An- tonio, and the Metropolitan, Houston, both opened just before Christmas, with the units playing these theaters following Dallas. The Inaugural Banquet, specially pro- duced to open the houses, and Art Landry and Band filled engagements in Memphis and Atlanta to round out open weeks caused by the additions. The Inaugural Banquet closed in Atlanta last week, and Landry is there this week. United Artists Make Deal With Chicago Exhibitors CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Marks Bros.’ The- aters, Inc., and National Playhouses, Inc.. have been awarded exclusive rights in Chicago to the films made by the United Artists Corporation. Thus the pictures pre- senting John Barrymore, Charles Chaplin, Gloria “Swanson, Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Buster Keaton and others will be displayed in the Capitol Theater, which is the principal National Play- house: in the Granada Theater, owned by the Marks Brothers, and in the Marbro, which the two brothers are to open in the spring. Loew Builds in Richmond, Va. RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 7.—Marcus and David Loew and Leon Friedman came here yesterday and after a brief con- ference with the owners of property at Sixth and Grace streets, on which Loew secured an option several months ago, paid $535,000 cash for the land, which i to be the site of the Loew Theater for vaudeville and _ pictures It was an- nounced that work on the theater will begin within two weeks. The plans show that the construction cost will be $750.- 000. The Loew interests now have only one theater in Virginia, the Loew, Nor- folk, built last year at a cost of $1,000,000. ‘Woman Disputed’ To Be Filmed NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Joseph M. Schenck has purchased the screen rights from A. H. Woods of The Woman Dis- puted, a play by Denison Clift founded on de Maupassant’s Boule de Suif. The picture will have Norma Talmadge as star and be released thru United Ar- tists. ; —_ : . } ' ; — ——_—__— centiainiiieiai ates: tet cient inaaapearanaeaaaenaereeage etait cakes -_ er] , “— a ee aa am ne | & Ve A | Bee ey - a Po _—____ | ey | t Rs e. a i ee : t i ” e s ry . 3 pr : ¥ . : | | | 4 | | 4 = KK | ‘3 SS | +s | | q | * fe a re <3 & } Set Ree ‘he 4 er Se er a ibe the ' f of ith. 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5 toe, 10 The Billboard, January 15 1927 The New Plays on Broadway EARL CARROLL Beginning Tuesday Evening, January 4, 1927 EARL CARROLL VANITIES International (Sixth) Edition Sketches written by Ronald Jeans. Music and lyrics by Grace Henry and Morris Hamilton Additional music by Noel Gay and Dick Addinsell. Additional lyrics by Ronald Jeans, Donovan Parsons and How- land Leigh. Dances and ensembles staged by David Bennett. Sketches staged by Andre Charlot. tallets arranged by An- ton Dolin. Interior decoration of the- ater representing a Spanish Fiesta and stage settings designed by A. Vimnera, former executed by the Joseph Teichner Studios and the latter by the Karle O. Amend Studios. Curtains by Dazian‘s. Painted floral curtain by Wallace Miller. Glass finale by Alex Hall. Costumes de- signed by Mabel Johnston, Charles’ Le- Maire, Harriet Liebman, Hugh Willoughby and Dorothy Tennant. Costumes executed by Schneider-Anderson, Brooks Costume Company, Kathryn Arlington, Booth-Wil- loughby and Vanity Fair Costumes, Ine. Entire production staged under the per- sonal direction of and presented by Earl Carroll, featuring The New Charlot Show, direct from the Prince of Wales Theater, London. PRINCIPALS—Julius Tannen, George . Moran, Charles Mack, Herbert Mundin (Charlot), Jessie Matthews (Charlot), Henry Lytton, Jr. (Charlot). Charles Kaley, Norman Frescott, Harold Warrender (Charlot), Allan Macheth ‘Charlot), Hazel Wynne (Chariot), Sunday Wilshin (Charlot), Gordon Sherry (Charlot), Mrs. Macbeth (Charlot), Kay Spangler, Mar- jorie Whitney, Dorothy Croyle, Phyllis Loft, Bebe Stanton, Doreen Glover, Frances Norton, Nina Sorel, Vivian Carmody, Jill Williams, Dorothy Whitney, Fuzzy Knight, Adeline Ogel- vie, Patrick Adair, Marjorie Gilbert and Bertha Clay. THE TWENTY-ONE ALLAN K. FOSTER GIRLS—Captain Ingrid, Peggy, Betty No. 1, Dorothy, Rose, Esther, Ruth, May, Marion, Betty No. 2, Lillian, Linchen, Audrey, Sonya, Kiki, Eileen, Frances, Muriel, Hedda, Erna and Doreene. SHOW GIRLS—Jewel LaKota, Irma Philbin, Myrtle Candee, Eileen Wenzel, Dolores Gould, Vee Carroll, Gladys Philbin, Cleone Stamm and Bobbette Klipp. VANITIES GIRLS—Ednamay Martin, Ann Whyte, Bobby Meredith, Mildred Hiller, Helen Stephan, Flo Ward, Peggy Dris- coll, Ruth Royee, Gladys Redmond, Annette Lang. Maj Paige, Helen Howe, Lee Bryne, Wanda Stevenson, Marita Ellin, Jean Murray and Avis Adaire. French, Ruth The amalgamation of The New Charlot Show (as fhe latest London edition of that reputed revue series was titled) with the local Vanities is a clever pub- licity stunt on the part of the Earl of Seventh avenue. However, the an- nouncement that the interpolation of the foreign humor and its accompanying ar- tistes of wit would make for a show that could not possibly be gained with simply native talent is hardly borne out by the result. As a matter of fact, the purely American material and our very own Julius Tannen, George Moran and Charles Mack are still supreme and the importation takes a decided back seat in the matter of getting real laughs from Carroll audiences, Once the Charlot contingent becomes acclimated and Carroll digs up some col- loquial skits to substitute for a number of their too-English playlets, the IJnter- national Edition will be a first-class en- tentainment of its kind. But its sponsor would be quite capable of making it that with merely domestic players. As far as cast, or caste, is concerned, the cost of trans-Atlantic passage and the de- privation of home employment seems hardly worth while except in the case of Herbert Mundin and Jessie Matthews. The rest of the “hands from across the sea” are nothing beyond international good fellowship. Our Actors’ Equity has undoubtedly taken them within the fold with enviable sportsmanship of silence over their doubtful worthiness to deprive engagement for some of its own mem- bers of better revue qualification. We must all be chivalrous in welcome and hospitality. 3ut the writer joins with those who hope that these aliens will soon become Americanized—and, to us, human—‘in their humor. Mundin is unquestionably an artful and accomplished comedian. He has im- proved considerably even over his pleas- urable performances in past Charlot divertisements seen in this country and this shows thru, again even, the very British material which he is currently expected to put over on the not over cosmopolitan public despite Broadway’s reputation. He manages to shine in A Gala Night at Galashiels, The Last Cab- by and occasionally elsewhere in the present bill, but when he gets the eventu- al material he is certain to be still more of a hit. Miss Matthews only needs more of an opportunity. She wins the hearts and hands of her American upon altho she has there is not her first entrance and, Several more appearances, half enough of her in the show to satis- fy demand. In appearance and person- ality she can best be compared to our own recently discovered Ruth Tester, but her abilities are further developed. In singing dancing and characterization she is just short, but very promising, of rank, Of Henry Harold War- day Wilshin, Hazel Wynne, and Mes. Macbeth, and Gordon only be said that they give competent support to their more easily distinguished patriots. Really they have little chance to do else, in all fairness to them. As for the American wing of the show, it does not differ perceptibly f:om the fuller exhibition of the last edition and therefore not need much comment. The one radical change is in the lack of nudity among the ensemble, a not dis- tasteful change. Many of the late per- sonnel are missed, notably the beautiful Dorothy Knapp and the comic team of Smith and Dale. The absence of the former is particularly to be regretted, from the point of view of the eye at least, but under the new rules she would have undoubtedly died of fever. Among the survivors, Chatterbox Tan- nen is as spirited as ever and the lan- guid, weary voice of Charles Mack an- swering the well-fed questions of George Moran is just as funny as it ever was, and that is considerable, no matter how many times they have pulled the same old sallies These three reliables have worked in a few new gags, but not many, and they have, if it is possible to conceive, improved the execution of the old ones, Norman Frescott still aids Tannen and most skillfully. Charles Kaley, not re- called as participating in the premiere of the last edition, makes himself quietly agreeable in a few songs that accom- pany some of the spectacular scenes that are so beautifully carried out by Car- roll’s wellrtrained girls and the accom- plished group of Fosterites. The femi- ninity end of the show is as attractive as ever and perhaps more so because of the seductive power of a few extra coverings. Carroll has fulfilled his promise and made a number of the more deserving show girls into minor principals. In spe- cialties and adequately strong support of the sketches they prove the promotion warranted, one and all. Kay Spangler, Frances Norton, Phyllis Loft, Bebe Stan- Lytton, Jr., Allan Sherry. it can does ton, Doreen Glover, Marjorie Whitney, Dorothy Croyle, Vivian Carmody, Nina Sorel, Jill Williams, Dorothy Whitney, Adeline Ogelvie and Marjorie Gilbert are mentioned especially. The same song hits prevail and the same ensemble scenes draw the biggest hands. When reviewed it was clear that the routine of numbers and material was being experimented with and the per- formance was naturally rather ragged, But Carroll and his lieutenants can be relied upon to smooth it all out. The settings are virtually the same as be- fore, but the wardrobe has been some- what enlarged as already noted. The embellishment is colorful and artistic— and the entire production will be too, with just the right smartness, before Carroll gets thru, or history means nothing. GORDON M. LELAND. ~~ GARRICK Beginning Wecnesday Evening, January 5, 1927 JUNK A new play by Edwin B. Self. Staged by Charles Coburn. Settings by Joseph Teich- ner, Presented by Shesgreen & Vroom, featuring Sydney Greenstreet and Emma Dunn. Grandmethe?. ..ccccscccrstscooss Alice May Tuck a OOP OC ee Marguerite Mosier Re Sydney Greenstreet “Chick’’ Prall (Afterwards Governor).... ere eT r Tee ccccccccsccocesCalvis Thomas Jim, the Gunman........ p20senene Doan Borup Gobknuckle ecssccccccccccccescs.cay Fassett First Prison Guard........... George V. Denny Second Privon Guard........ Hamilton Swift Dr. Schelling.......... saeeed ..Herbert Ranson O16 Sal.cccc cess seoseses eoeeeses-Emma Dunn eee $600028666000068 John Maroney Jean Prall....cccocccccecsemasguerte Mosier ACT I—An American Farm House. ACT I]—Scene 1: Home of Ernest John. Scene 2: A Corner of Governor Prall's Study. ACT I1l—Scene Re A Study. Scene 2: Corner of Dr. Schelling's Home of Ernest Jobn. Junk is aptly titled; it is a conglomera- tion of this, that and the other. We would not go on record that Edwin B. Self has collected a pile of junk in the same term that trash and scraps are the component parts of his brainchild, but We would agree with Noah Webster in his definition as “odds and ends”. The author has gone to considerable research for his material, but he has depended too much on other conceptions and theatrical ventures for his theme, development and climax Familiarity with his situations and effects is ever present even in the minds of youthful playeoers, for Self has not extended his research beyond the last few years. Junk is odds and ends in the sense that farce, comedy, melodrama and drama are thrown together promiscuously and too many ingredients have weakened the play as a unit. In the same ratio that one may find a gem or other attractive object in the junk pile, so there are one or two con- sequential items that might be saved from the smelting. Junk is more in the natufe of dross, however, and, taken as a whole, it does not measure up as worthy a place among the season’s com- mendable contributions to dramaturey. There are such trite incidents as the escaped convict robbing the local bank to pay off the mortgage on the home of the invalid grandmother, whom the gun- wielding desperado has never seen; the enlistment of the young hero and the hobo who cheerfully mixes his faith in the deity—to whom he familiarly refers as “the old man”’—with his effervescent spirit of camaraderie in the thievery Notwithstanding the lack of cohesion, th« author of Junk has dragged in the re- tributory scenes of the old days in the theater, resurrecting the story of the young hero Who aided in the bank rob- bery and later became Governor of the State; the dying confession of the es- caped convict which implicates the State executive; the villainous doctor whos love suit is spurned by the pretty young heroine; the pistol in the top left-hand drawer of the Governor’s desk, ready for action at the psychological moment; the unlimited movements of the and heroic hobo who walks into the most private places without announcement or invitation, and who always gets into the picture to let folk know what he and “the old man” have decided in matters of destiny. There is nothing new in any particular in Junk; the author has injected—ruth- optimistic lessly—several wisecracks that bring the gigglers and unrestrainable mirth- makers into receptive mood, but these are not sufficient to overcome the seem- ingly interminable interview between the crooked doctor and the junk man, who determines that vice will be thwarted and vice rewarded or the long-drawn dying scene of the big-hearted hobo. The author has resorted to the well- known trick in playwriting that when he gets his characters in a jam the best way out of the mess is the pistol, thus Self wipes out the villain, before the big expose, and the junk man, leaving the way clear for the inevitable happy end- ing and the journey of the hobo to the “old man”. Edwin B. Self is under a deep debt of gratitude to the present cast for an in- telligent presentation of his play, as most of the actors give a semblance of anima- tion to the resurrected participants Sydney Greenstreet creates an atmos- phere of cheerfulness with his terization of the hobo. His rotundity, joviality and keen sense of comedy en- able him to enlist and retain the atten- tion of his audience, while his acting and byplay are excellent. Emma Dunn, as an ignorant, unkempt hag, with a bitter prejudice against “red-headed hussies”, gives an excellent portrayal of the wan- ton woman of elderliness. Her work in the closing scene, where the hobo passes out, is intensively marked with dramatic power. Marguerite Mosier is sweet and vivacious as the sweetheart of “Chick” Prall and later as the Governor's daugh- ter. She exhibits splendid acting thruout and presents a convincing aspect in her double role. Calvin Thomas does much better as the Governor than as the ambitious young lover. His dignity is maintained and his moments of anguish and remorse are finely done. Equally well is the work of Herbert Ranson as the villainous doctor. In his opening scenes he is inclined to inaudibility and lack of assurance, but in his later ap- pearances he delivers his charac- some message very satisfactorily. John Maroney offers a clean-cut interpretation of the prospec- tive son-in-law of the Governor; he has a pleasing personality that proves a valuable asset in this part. Alice M Tuck brings the nece ssary clarity to. minor role of the grandmother; Jay pF sett overacts to the point of ridicul ness, his staginess ang assumed Se€Verity in the part of the sheriff detracts from whatever reality the character offe, Doan Borup is acceptable as the « convict, and the small guards are taken by and Hamilton Swift. +} ne caped parts of pr George V. ison Denny J. WILSON ROY ~—e JOLSON Beginning Monday Evening, January 3, 1997 THE NIGHTINGALE A musical romance based on the life of Lind took by Guy Bolton Lyrics by P G Wodehouse Music by Arma, ad Ve a - Staged by Lewis Morton Dances stave by Carl Hemmer Settings designed ~ Watson Barratt and executed by the Unites Scenic Studios. Costumes = di. 4 1 ve Barbiere and executed by Max Weld En. tire production staged under t nal supervision of J. J. Shubert Pr ated by the Shuberts, starring Eleanor Painter and featuring Stanley Lupino, Tom Wiea and Ralph Errolle. Major General Gurnee..... --Lucius Henderson Dey MEDD nth Cenk dekhce ese Sophie Everert oe Se Ceecece Stanley | no Colonel Watinwright....... ses J Gaines Mrs. Vischer Van Loo........... Clara Palmer Alice Wainwright...........Elleen Van Rien Captain Joe Archer.......... Robert Hobbes + cs coooveuceedeaneeecese Thomas Whiteley sephine Sescbovess TUTTTTTTh t Carls Cet ‘Geeta sacccchowenkinncs DD ald Bis : Jenny 8, cans eeccccccces Eleanor Pain Whistler pane te ehthkeesene Harold W Iward Stephen Rodhertord oedsosvonscen NI as Jor Captain Rex Gurnee............. Ral Err a ee eees ’ el Robert E. Lee...... ocee Victor ET s adduveoeéac flee Susan ; t Maids { Manis x burn Otte Goldschmidt...... eeccscoees- Wm. Tucker Gigmer Bekletl. cc es siccscececs e+-Ivan Dneproff Ki ee yt ee John Gaines r n—Rutherford’s ........-:. Neal Frank Usher—Castle Garden Robert Harper Cornetins Vanderbilt Victor Borardt LADIES OF THE ENSEMBLE ra Ga tuth Johnston, Florence O'Brien, Rut Rar sey, Viola Paulsen, Marian Lynn, Ileen Mar Madeline Biltmore, Mimi Hayes, Mat Zoeck- ler Dorothy Johnson, Dorothy Maurice Vir- ginia Schaar, Marie Chase, Catherine Janeway, Marie Muselle, Theo Loper GENTLEMEN OF THE ENSEMBLE—Rarry Quinn, Gerald Goff. Neal F Tom Denton, John Roussel!l, Herbert Stanley, George Glas- gow, Henry Riebeselle, Robert Harper, Walter Lunt, Jack Edmunds, Sonintu Syriala. Edward Hoffman, George Brent, Albert \ r, Jack Connett, Donald Black. Richard Bartlett, Syd nie Smith Fred Barth Bruce King I torough, John Muccto, John Gutecher, Lu'her Talbert, William Dillon. James MecKas tay mond Cullen, Byron Way, Leon Abrahamson, Robert W. Davis ACT 1—Scene 1: The Terrace of the Old Hotel at West Point ACT 11—A Year Later Scene 1: Jenny Lind's Bedroom in a New York Hote! Scene 2: Outside the Hotel Scene 28: Steve Rutherford's H ise ACT I11t—A Year Later Scene 1: The Lobby of Castle Garden. Scene 2: The Stage of Castle Garden. It might be sald that the Shuberts have at last achiéved a worthy success to The Student Prince if it were not for the fact that The Nightingale is so mer torious on its own account that it de- serves to stand without comparison Whatever the difficulties of the pre Broadway tryout, they have been over come and the production now has few weaknesses It is the Shuberts at their very best In operetta. ’ The piece itself, dealing with several romantic incidents in the life of Jenny Lind, has a strong public Interest. Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse have tu ade a nice job of the libretto, being « reful not to violate with too frank a biography the halo of idolatry in which memory has come to hold the various hist ul figures who are portrayed. The story is warmly imaginative, yet it sticks Co enough to fact Perhaps it is little too full for a perfect libretto, the p! casionally taking precedence in t last half of the offering, but thi seems rather a relief after the usual thin books that serve as framework of our musical shows Armand Vecsey has provided a 80% geous score with but one possible fault and that is that most of th: $ too good to be easily picked up and pub- licly whistled into general pol Nar ty And yet this is hardly a fault altho it may be a bit of a break against - vertising department The almost ope atic music will also be consider at of a strain on the principals who nr t sifig it to crowded houses eight tim: week for many weeks to come, but th — bers have been carefully —— t oa , f rolces a ne . low the jndividual ve It is we possible between assignments. for most* = = a2
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try to pick out the best pieces in With but one or two excep- y are all above average and them are gems of one sort or whether it be marching song, horal number or operatic arta. Painter returns after three retirement with a richer voice r to sing the title role, doing t anyone could to the whom she would ‘ is Nightingale She 1s truer and of finer qual- ry the higher register than in the it is more than satisfying at Opposite her, Ralph Errolle ple reason for his long popu- the Metropolitan, but is not on the acting end, being full hioned tricks His appearance too stagy. His facial makeup ake him look almost like a \ re However, it is a small mat- ° t } excellent voice Wise is P. T. Barnum to the ex- t t! iverage imagination would world-famous showman and the meaty speeches that have led him with telling effect. S Lupino suffers a bit the other omedy material being a bit ruciatingly funny i so talented in artful slap- } is highly successful any- t Carlson is not far behind lauehs with hee and keen antics She also ery much of a voice and needs t a bit more schooling in the ng to make her a promising give Ada May, Queenie Smit nd like stars a hard run for their t he is So ex ff. appearing all too briefly ; storicel role of Belletti, stops the rformance cold with his one big 1 William Tucker is another butor to the musical cast. and Robert Hobbs lary roles and Nicholas re stint fie a as the so-called rest of the large cast Is up to standard, tho a few r parts ar nlaved a little t the er =! s as , ric. as it is hihgly acceptable n has been skillfully and ae a ly staged with particular Viewis Morton and Cart Hem- le the settings and costumes et t whole thing off in the beauty deserve GORDON M. LELAND > American Laboratory Theater — Revives “Sea Woman's Cloak” NEW YORK. Jan. 8.—The Sea Woman's Amelie Rives, Princess Trou- _ ck into the repertoire of Theater last M evening It is a simple folk Ireland fisher- untry which Synge has so Riders to the ess Troubetzkoy : tempered S rather naked treatment. and her distinctly moving and quite gend Quince, in the role of Colum the fisherman, gives an excellent n He has a fine volce, and ' f ibordinating the actor, 1 n Despite the stress- ess of a parti ally ’ | nd with a little too much n the poetic tone Helen Co- w nveyvs tisfactorily the character the sea woman With all the ess of a Sylvia Tietjens, the g of a Becky Sharpe, has House delineated the not too ra Darey, betrothed of Colum. wing Widow Dara is quietly and played by Frances Wilson, and is the younger brother, tho eneceseful George Auer- n briefly in the second act tn the priest, is distinctly a pleasure. H larity of tone and a power of not at all ordinary il color of a superstitious race ! lled by the lesser members of * Labratory Theater Richard Roleslavsky tal, admirable The two settings ened by Helene Dresser Peck Woman's Cloak is a carefully wr t and sustained production. direction of WOODS was a visitor in Chi- ‘go the early part of last week. Com- heating on Mayor Walker’s move to up the New York stage, Woods 1 manuscripts should be censored in ‘whee of production, The Billboard, January 15 1927 11 ‘ but mildly amusing. There is not a Chicago Premiere hearty laugh, and little sentimental sus- pense in the whole three acts. The score is weak and glaringly imitative of fa- PLAYHOUSE Beginning Friday Evening, January 7, 1927 TRIAL DIVORCE By Judge Joseph Sabath and M. A McGuire. Rearranged and directed by Willard Mack. Entire production under the personal super- Vision of Mrs. Henry B. Harris. Judge Jerome............ -+..William Ingersoll James RET OMe wane ovcccene Robert Stranze George W Ma shbcececcecaanee Charles Francis Norene Franklin.................. Gilda Leary OEE. DUUMINK ons densi vextudendaceu Joe ing Margaret od Annie Mack W ing : suiev seladat Hareld de , Ethel Walton... -++++- Ellin Southbrook Laura Brewer... dae Beatrice Nichols Jack Colburn SuNend dk ehaeanel A. J. Herbert l’auline on oe . Caro hase TIME—The Present. PLACE—Chicago. _ First Episode: The Court. April Ne Episode: The Judge's Chambers utes Later. Third Episode: The Library of Mrs. Franklin's Home. One Year Later. Fourth Ej;pi-ode: The Same. Three Weeks Later Fifth Episode: The Same. A Half Hour Elapses. cond A Few Min- Trial-Divorce is a play with a definite purpose, strengthened by the absolute since rity of the author, Judge Joseph Sabath, of the Chicago courts. It is evident that the theories concerning matrimonial misadventure, as presented in this play. are the result of experience and observation from the benen Miss M. A Mi Guire, @& prominent social worker, is given credit for assistance in the writing of the play, while Willard Mack was an important aid, in that he whipped the manuscript into shape r stage presentation. The play centers around a judge, a wife (Norene), who wants a div ree, ana a husband (Bob), who does not, but who refuses to contest the action. There is a little daughter. who, when a de- gree is granted on condition that neither party marry within a year. is awarded to the mother There is also an ate torney lover. The judge is sympathetically acted by Willian Ingersoll, who scored decisively. His manner was that of Judge Sabath as his friends and associates know him. Gilda Leary and Joe King are splendidly east as the disputing couple, and the part ef the child. as played by Carol Chase, appealing. Robert Strange. as iwyer who worked for the divorce for the wife, develops into a first-class lover and home wrecker. while the gav social set, composed of Beatrice Nichols, Ellin Southbrook, A. J. Herbert and Charles Francis, is all that could be ex- mcted Miss Nichols does an especially brilliant piece of character work. The servant of Annie Mack Berlein and the “Wine” of Harold de Becker are de- lightfully played BOB MORNINGSTAR. ic most the ' | Cincinnati Premiere SHUBERT Beginning Sunday Eveving, January 2, 1927 GREEN FRUIT A musical comedy in three acts, adapted from the French by Gladys Unger, presented by the Shuberts, starring Mitzi Claire Valment a : Ethel Intropidi A Chiropractor ...Pat Claston Placide Marjorie Leach Lillian Lane eee Eric Blore Ethel Morrison Pertha. Claire's Friend... lord Steeple . aie lady Mary Steeple The Hon. Harry Steeple, Lord Steeple’s Nephew sehecowacese Gordon Keith Gina, Claire's Daughter............cc0. Mitzi Emmeline Hawley............ Josephine Quest Fatty Fulsoen.... en ....-Eddie Garvie James, Lord Steenple's Butler...... Pat Clarton Sie Bertram Hawley.......... Ernest Lambart FOOTIE vedsccnscccetcasceesves Clifford Smith ney i OTT OC OCTET Ee Lillian Lane Gladys ... saan .«.. Virginia Fissinger GIRLS—Frances Suzzane, Derothy Thomas, Elizabeth Lockwood, Beth Stone, Virginia Ray, Norma Mason, Eleanor Martin, Wilma Shant, Manette Swan, Marion Herson, Nanette Gra- niere, Rita Pitts, Julia Diament, Mvrra Barton, Mars Craft, Retty MeMillan, Jean Swanson. ROYS—Harry Phelps. Clifford Smith, Leo Neirle, Leonard Reid, Ned Lynn, George Mason, Arnold Brown, Harold Maise ACT I—Claire Valmont’s Villa on the Ont- ekirts of Deanurille, ACT Il—Lord Steeple's House in Deauville. ACT I1]—Same as Act 1. Even the drawing power of Mitzi's name will never pull Green Fruit thru in its present shape, The production is handicapped from its first announcement by the meaning- less and valueless title conferred upon it. The book, based on a French farce which hardly justifies its importation, is miliar airs. The scenery. too, will be recognized by many, while others will notice the undisguised earmarks of previ- ous service. Then there is a fatal lack of the most essential quality—action Taken as a whole, seeing Green Fruit is like spending a quiet evening at home That's not the 1927 idea of a good time. It is not the fault of the cast, however. Mitzi is in good form, her supporting principals are individually competent. and the ensemble has youth, looks and the desire to please 3ut all of them are up against more or less of a stone wall A confusion of elements results ft several different mixing iracter of nationalities Their dialects, even in a farce, don't make a happy pattern Ed- die Garvie, cast in the preposterous role of a fat and effeminate French movie idol, and Marjorie Leach, who bandies with an imitation of Georgia O’Ramey. apparently are intended to supply most of the comedy, but they appear so in- frequently and their assignments are so meager that they cannot even sustain tl continuity of their own raison d'etre n the affair, let alone provide the laughs eX ted from them Miss Leach, by the manner of her first entrances, promises things in the way of comedy which do not rialize, and Garvie is su to have sympathy of all who know him Eric Blore is a smooth, genuinely amusing and entirely inoffensive English lord. Considering the circumstances, he gives a neat and enjoyable performance. Ernest Lambart, another who bears the yoke of an English title, does well in spite of a slight inclination toward the stock English type Ethel Morris con- tributes good teamwork as a haughty grande dame. Gordon Keith, a pleasing juvenile, reads his lines a little too dra- matically for this kind of a play. Smaller roles are satisfactorily played by Josephine Quest, Lillian Lane, Pat Clayton, Clifford Smith and Virginia Fisher, who also does a good dance specialty. As for Mitzi herself, obviously was designe altho the show d to fit her special omplishments, and notwithstanding her valiant efforts to make much out of little, the net result is a disappointment that can only detract from her reputa- tion and following x c G. Openings and Closings January 10 Ghosts, Ibsen revival starring Mrs. Fiske, to be presented for three weeks cniy by Charles D. Coburn and Patter- son McNutt at the Mansfield Theater. L’Illusionniste, another Sacha Guitry play starring the author and Yvonne Printemps, presented with their French company by A. H. Woods at Chanin’s 46th Street Theater. Tommy, by Howard Linsay and Ber- trand Robinson, presented by George C. Tyler at the Gaiety Theater. The Arabian Nightmare, by Tearle and Dominick Colaizzi. presented by Clarke Painter at the Cort Theater The Deluge, introduced into the tory of the Moscow Theater Habima Players, moved from the Mansfield to the Cosmopolitan Theater this week. David reper- January 11 Piggy, musical comedy starring Sam Bernard, presented by William B. Fried- lander at the new Royale Theater. January 12 American Grand Guignol in The Claw, The Last Torture and Maid of All Work, presented by Georges Renavent at the Grove Street Theater. January 13 Bue, Bue. Bonnie, new musical comedy rresented by L. Lawrence Weber at the Ritz Theater. Week January 17 The Barker. (Charles L. Wagner) at the Biltmore Theater. The Vira Van (Mark Cohan) at the Princess Theater. Sam Abramovitch the National Theater The Comehack (CWerner & Goldrever) end The Red Lily (The Playshon-San- ford F. Stanton) are also scheduled to come in, (Anne Nichols) at but the theaters have not been definitely set at this writing. Closings Saturday nicht, January 8, in- cluded On Approval, Ballyhoo, This MORE NEW PLAY REVIEWS ON PAGES 48 AND 49 [ Plays Under Way NEW YORK. Jan. 10— on q Pe : 7 ee Weleliiicds ny P ey zed by ted by En. | =" tt; 1 . on | no met he bhe : ley Ison ack ster ard at } ody ) are ker ee off nes ner voice ' = 4 allt eck- Vir- ray, ton, ; lack Syd- : Po Ray ou ater, New ACT r of astle orts PS for de- pre- ver- yf few heir eral ee a a ay Guy : ade ful , phy ry ul yo Sy : last ems thin 4 ost * gore fault — . pub- rity ; ’ ia , et | per a of & ¥» sifte yveek jum - al- ee | rest use
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ame P| OPS ee i ' q The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Vaudeville Conducted by M. H. SHAPIRO—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Holidays Added Big Profits - To All Vaudeville Circuits Orpheum, Keith-Albee and Loew Organizations Report Largest Week’s Business in Years—Orpheum Circuit May Increase Dividend Rate—Amusement Stocks Are Strong NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Fully tabulated gross and net receipts for Christmas week vaudeville circuits thruout the country. show the holidays to have been more profitable than ever for the leading In fact the holiday business closed the calendar year on a higher net income basis than ever. Net income accruing to Loew’s, Inc., Year’s Eve is estimated at close to $1,000,000. The ratio ran high in New York, where the State Theater turned in around $12,000 net, and the Metropolitan, Brooklyn, ran up $20,000 net for the week. The 82 other theaters in and around the city all reported record- breaking business. Keith-Albee Hippodrome did a usual record-breaking business, due in part to the terrific jam of children attending the matinee shows. At the low top the receipts for the week totaled $48,000. Of this sum $6,300 was for New Year's Eve, when the fourth show, straight vaudeville, was given at a scale of $1.65 top. All week it was a sellout with the receipts averaging $5,800. At this rate the house is proving a big source. of income. Receipts are run- ning close to the average when two shows a day were given at tremendous over- head. Big-time houses on the K.-A. Cir- cuit, such as the Palace and Riverside, also showed increased receipts over those of former holiday periods. The Orpheum Circuit rode over the holidays on a wave of prosperity which has been the rule thruout the entire year, if not the past several years. One of the most significant actions of the Orpheum’s Board of Directors was the declaration in Chicago this week of the regular monthly dividend on the common stock. The fact that it ordered only one monthly dividend instead of the usual three (quarterly) disbursements is taken to mean that an increased rate is a strong possibility at the February meet- ing, when results of 1926 operations will become known. In the meantime all of the amusement stocks have developed a strong tone on the exchange, particularly Loew’s, Inc., and Orpheum common, both of which are flirting with the high point of the past year. Last month Loew stockholders received one dollar extra on stock which is on a $2 yearly basis. Wilton and Weber To Show For K.-A. Last of January NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The team of Wilton and Weber, doing a comedy nov- elty turn, is showing for the Keith-Albee office week of January 31 at Proctor’s 125th and 58th Street houses, with the following week split between the Bush- wick and Orpheum, Breoklyn. Charles Furey is introducing the turn to the K.-A. office. It recently closed a Loew tour, and was such a hit that it was held over for two weeks’ engagements in both Buffalo and Cleveland. Ralph Weber, the comic, is ventriloquist of supposedly achievements. His tenor solo, as tho coming from the vocal machine of his partner, is said to be the big punch of the act. Indian Revue Launched By Pat Casey on K.-A. NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Princess Wan- ura and James Big Wood, American Jndians, are featured in The Courtship of Rippling Water, an _ Indian-style revuette, which was booked last week on the K.-A. Time thru the Pat Casey office. Tommie Little Chief and Young Chief Poolaw are others in the cast. The act will play the first date of its ruute this week on a local stand. also a sensational for the holiday week ending with New “K.-A. Combination” Opens Feb. 27 in Cleve. NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Several acts now comprising one of the Orpheum road- show units will continue on the Keith- Albee Time when coming off the former circuit. It will be called, for booking pur- poses, “the K.-A. Combination”, and is scheduled to open nine weeks at big- time stands in Cleveland February 27 The acts in the combination are headed by Jerry and Her Baby Grands. Others are Kitaro Japs, and Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce. A revue supplements the combination and a headliner to further strengthen the show may be booked in conjunction. As it stands there are 25 people in the combination. Charley Sylber Has Lead In W. C. Fields’ Comedietta NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Charley Sylber heads the cast of Ten Thousand People Killed, described as an “hilarious come- dy” by W. C. Fields, the musical comedy and screen actor, which opens today for K.-A. in New Brunswick. The support- ing cast comprises Muriel Meredith, Stella Bolton, Marie Murry and James Herring. The act is under the personal direction of the Morris & Feil office. Frisco at Palace January 17 NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-«Frisco, has been booked for one week at the Palace this city, the date being set for Janu- ary 17. The humorist played the house several months ago and since has played for Loew, at night clubs and for Shubert Sunday concerts. Disagreement on salary is said to lie between him and a long K.-A. and affiliated route. English Music Halls Advertise Films NEW YORK, Jan 8 —A foreign ex- ploitation tie-up of obvious benefit to Fox Films and the vaudeville artiste involved is being put over in the leading music halls of England by “Murray”, who does an escape act. “Murray” presented the stunt first on the stage of the Hippodrome, in Bir- mingham, and is using it on other dates. A box is used in full sight of the audience. Into it “Murray” climbs, and as the lid is battened down it is turned, revealing to the audience the titles of three Fox attractions, Thre« Bad Men, Fig Leaves and The Pelican. “Murray” takes into the box with him several hundred smal! cards, and when he makes his escape he purpose- ly leaves the cards in the box. Sus- pecting trickery, the audience immedi- ately demands the cards be shown. They are produced and the auditors are told they might learn more about the trick if they read the cards. These, distributed at the door after the show, advertise Fox offerings coming to the city. Morrison Opens Office; Has Many Headliners NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Charlie Mor- rison, newly franchised Keith-Albee and Orpheum artistes’ representative, opens his own offices today on the fourth floor of the Bond Building. Morrison, who is regarded as one of the real livewires of the younger men connected with the big- time exchange, has been associated with Ray Hodgdon for the last six years. During this time he has handled such stars as Paul Whiteman, Sophie Tuqker, Trini, Ledova and Karyl Norman. Included in his new activities is a strong string of headliners which he will book on the big time. Not the least of other business wil] be the representation on the booking floors of several acts to be produced by Pat Rooney. Two Weeks for Laurette Taylor NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Laurette Tay- lor, in her sketch The Comedienne, has been penciled in for two more weeks on the K.-A. Time. She will play the cur- rent week at the Albee, Brooklyn, and the Riverside next week. Big-Time Executives Welcome Vaude. Producers’ Orgarization NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—A number of the progressive vaudeville producers con- cerned in the movement to form an or- ganization held another informal meet- ing at a luncheon at the National Vaude- ville Artists’ Club on Thursday and fur- ther discussed ways and means of putting thru the proposed plan. An entirely new angie developed when it became known that the official sanction of the big-time executives was with the move and that they would lend whatever assistance was needed. Much to the sur- prise of many of the producers, the vaudeville heads came out flatly in favor of the organization, since they said they could see nothing but fine mutual benefits in it. Y According to the word of at least one Keith-Albee executive, it is not the de- sire of his organization to have pro- ducers lose money, particularly thru the discouraging method of having an ex- pensive act continue to play one date after another at break-in prices simply because the act was not in demand and the producer had not consulted the bookers as to their wants in the way of new productions. While a few producers ) may be in on what the “office” wants just now the organization membé rs, when set, will have a full opportunity to get together with the bookers and learn ex- actly what is worth producing. Full- stage acts are needed, but they are used to fill out a bill with as a flash literally and are not depended upon for drawing people to the box office. Therefore they cannot always be expensive. The big-time executive further men- tioned the difficulties and misunderstand. ings frequently arising between producer and booker and said not a little of the losses sustained by producers came as a result of several producers all doing the same thing because one particular style of act made a hit. Sooner or later the Same act was bound to become a drug on the market. With a representative closed organization the executive said he did not see why all concerns d could not geet together and keep the producers in absolute touch with up-to-the-minute needs of the booker: There is and various no need, he explained, circuits for any producer to find the sledding hard b« yond the usual competition of other producers, who might beat one another to desired novelties, ul Present-Day Vaude. Publicity Lauded Veteran Showman Praises Meth- ods That Do Not Fool the Public NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Major Bernard FE. Reinold, Actors’ Fund official and member of the board of directors of the Percy Williams’ Home, paid present-day vaudeville publicity methods a tribute during a talk last week when the Wil- liams Home was formally opened at Englewood, N. J. He defended the showmanship of the vaudeville men of today, saying that while they realized the value of pub- licity and necessity of creating and maintaining interest on the part of the public they did not go in for the Barnum style of taking their prospective patrons for “suckers” and did not believe that the better class theatergoer wanted to be “humbugged”. The head of the Williams Home also commented on the 100th anniversary of vaudeville in this country and stated that no finer sincerity of progress could be than that proyed by the present-day pub- licity methods and the Messrs. Keith and Albee way of giving the public full value for its money. Imported Act for Pan. Headed for K.-A. Route NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Sid Moorehouse, English character artiste, a standard in Great Britian, who has been in this coun- try about five weeks, is headed for a K.-A. route. He is showing his act this week at the Jefferson and Fifth avenue thru arrangements made by Fred De Bondy, who will pilot him in big-time vaudeville. Moorehouse does a turn of three char- acter numbers. He was brought over here by Johnson & Lowenstein to ap- pear in one of Pantages’ all-English bills, but was dropped after playing two dates, Besides doing character work, he sesses a tenor voice capable of reaching high C. Gold Dus™ Twins Signed For Tour of Orpheum Time NEW YORK, Jan. 10—Goldie and Dusty, the Gold Dust Twins of radio fame, who have been touring the picture houses in the Middle West, feature in the list of new Orpheum bookings. The radio team opened their engagement yesterday in Milwaukee, following fulfillment of two dates for K.-A, in Youngstown and Akron. Other Orpheum bookings are Miss Juliet and Ernest R. Ball, who opened a tour yesterday at the Palace, Chicago, and Bob Hall, who will tour the Middle West, opening next week at the St. Louis, St. Louis. pos- Coutts Hurt in Fall While Visiting Theater NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—As he was leav- ing the Pearl River Theater, Pearl River, Wednesday night, John E. Coutts, owner of the vaudeville circuit bearing his name, slipped and fell on the icy pave- ment. After receiving emergency treat- ment he was brought to his home here. A later examination revealed he had sustained injuries to several ribs. He is confined to his bed and was resting com- fortably at this time and is expected back at his desk in the Earl Carroll Theater Building by the end of next week. Heiman in Town LOUIS, Jan. 8.—Marcus Heiman, president of the Orpheum Circuit, who is making a personal inspection tour of the «ircuit, spent a day in town this week conferring with William Hartung, manager of the Orpheum; Everett Hays, of the St. Louis, and James Brennan, of the Grand, controlled by the Orpheum. ST. ; f ) j 12 , , ; a : Ell 5 .' , i——L______ si‘(iy , Le a: silts I | _
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“ Keith-Albee Exchange Books Strong Array of 1927 Talent Generous in Handing Out Big Time and Other Contracts When Outward Appearances Looked Like Slump—Money Also Good—New Headliners Under Cover NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Despite the outward appearance of a slump in the booking of big-time acts, new routes mapped out for the first half of 1927, which will close the current season, have cropped up prominently in the Keith-Albee Exchange. While some houses in*the Middle West and East have been taken care of during the last season, a new series of routes has been laid out, those with dates being exclusively announced herewith. Some of the acts will come’ off the Orpheum and other circuits affillated with K.-A., some are due to arrive from abroad and not a few are brand new. Oscar Lorraine, in a comedy and musi- cal ‘Single, is one of the important standard acts to return after a musical comedy engagement. He has been booked until the middle of next July, and opens in Detroit, January 10, one of the earliest and longest of the 1927 bookings. The Musical Hunters, two-people musical novelty, open January 23 at the Palace, Cincinnati, and will play the Middle West until May 23, booked direct. Sybile Vane, English prima donna, re- turns for an 1l-week big-time tour on April 11, when she opens in Buffalo; Marion and Ford, comedy, singing and talking, open in Detroit, February 6, for 16 weeks. All are full-week stands with the exception of two weeks. Al Lewis is handling the act.. Hayes, Marsh and Hayes start a 15-week tour, in Indian- apolis, March 20. Jeanne, comedy single, opens January 16, in Cleveland, and will play the Mid- dle West and Eastern stands until June 6; Bill Robinson, thru Smith & Forkins offices, will open a 20-week tour in Cleve- land, February 6; Seymour Howard Revue opened this week in Detroit, hav- ing been booked for 15 weeks. It is a six-people act hafidled by Al Lewis. Brooks and Ross, singing act, open in Buffalo, January 10, for 25 weeks on K.-A. and affiliated time, including eight weeks on the Delmar Circuit, booked direct Diero, musical act, opens April 3 in Indianapolis and will play 12 big-time weeks, booked thru the Harry Weber of- fices; Ken Murray, comedy single, opened this week in Philadelphia, booked thru M. S. Bentham until next June, is sched- uled to play the Palace here next week. Adela Verne, English pianiste, reopened a tour this week in Pittsburgh. After a two-week layoff the act will resume January 23, in Cleveland, for 13 weeks additional time, booked direct. Hackett and Delmar Revue, 16 people, have 10 weeks at big-time stands which they take up March 27, in Cleveland, booked thru Keller offices. Mile. Odali Careno, opera singer, plays for Keith-Albee again on February 20, opening in Cleveland and continuing on the circuit until June 6, when she plays thé Palace, this city. Al K. Hall opened this week in Baltimore and has a route to May 2. William and Joe Mandel re- turn to the K.-A. Circuit on March 27, when they open in Cleveland. They have 14 weeks’ time, some of the dates being tentative at present. Lahr and Mercedes come off the Orpheum Circuit January 16, opening in Cleveland and playing for K.-A. until June 20. The Three Sailors, a novelty turn from the Bentham offices, open January 10 in Boston, routed until July 25. Hasoutra opened this week in an 11-people Choos flash and will play 10 big-time weeks. Hyde and surrell, singing, talking and musical, open January 9, in Washington, D. C., booked until next June, thru the Frank Evans offices. Dick Henderson, English comedian, is scheduled to play ‘a 23-week engagement, beginning October 10, at the Albee, Brooklyn, continuing to March 11, 1928, when he will have played about all of the important K.-A. and affiliated time. This 23-week route, arranged thru Reeves & Lamport, of London, is in place of one canceled the past season Will Fyffe, another English comedian, is booked direct for 10 weeks around the big-time houses, opening March 7, at the Hippodrome. Marie Valenti, protean artiste, has a 10-week route arranged thru the Pat Casey agency, which starts August 29 at the Albee, Brooklyn. Gracella and Theodore eight - people dance offering, will do a nine weeks’ swing around the big-time stands here, opening March 6, booked direct. Naugh- ton and Gold, English comedians and Songsters, will again be seen here when } they start a 19-week tour, August 21, in Cleveland, booked thru Reeves & Lam- port. Other turns booked which are referred to by K.-A. as acts new to vaudeville in- clude Dave Van and Rose Fields, Cap- lane and Wells, Clark and Anderson, McClusky and Petres, Freddy Craig, Jr.; the Mac Phersons, Everett McCooey and Dick Byrnes, Three McKinley Girls, Harris Twins, Two Jimmies, Marguerite and O’Brien and others. Business Booster Act Gets Additional Time NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Lester Lane and Elsie Travers have boosted business with such encouraging results in the Mid- dle West for, the Orpheum Circuit by using local girls to augment their act that they have been rebooked by the circuit, with time for the rest ofthe Orpheum trip, beginning in Winnipeg next week, In their dance offering they enlist eight girls in each city they play, ad- vertising for them in the local papers. The girls selected are rehearsed for dance numbers and appear in the Lane and Travers revue during the engage- ment. The stunt, being of a local nature, has boosted business, it was found. The cirls used with the act are billed as Win- nipeg Beauties, or as the case may be according to the city. Dustin Farnum Coming East NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Dustin Farnum, has been booked for an Eastern tour of Keith-Albee and affiliated houses, open- ing at the Orpheum, Brooklyn, February 7. He will use the same vehiole in which he was seen for a five-week run last season on the Orpheum Circuit. It is a comedy-drama by Joe Jackson. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 K.-A. Executives Nort Ill NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Altho both k. F. Albee and J. J. Murdock have been ill recently, both are doing well and are at their respective desks. Mr. Murdock had a recurrence of his stomach ailments and for a time it was feared he would also develop pneumonia. Early this week Mr. Albee was con- fined to his home for a day with a cold. A flash sent out by one of the local news agencies that he was setiously ill, resulted in a flock of reporters camping on his door all Thursday night, despite assurances that he had been to his office the same day. Lew Cantor in Chicago To Negotiate Bookings NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Lew Cantor, producer, and Vincent Valentini, writer of material and music for Cantor acts, are on a tour in the West to arrange for bookings and take care of other matters concerned with Cantor turns now in that part of the country. They first went to New Orleans and are now in Chicago, which Cantor visits periodically to negotiate bookings out of the Windy City with Orpheum and W. V. M. A. When he returns to New York he will delve further into the mysterious cause of the fire that ccmpletely demolished his office two weeks ago, causing damage of about $5,000. An attempt will be made to recover, it is said The Cantor office, temporarily a part of George Choos’ rehearsal rooms, in the meantime will not defer production. Geoffrey Errett, singer, and Florence Hedges, singing and dancing ingenue, have been signed for a new act. Cantor’s last offering, the Wilson Sisters Revue, with Cy Browning and Pincus Leff fea- tured, has been signed for the Loew New York houses. Carroll Margot is a fifth member of the act. Earle, Atlantic City, To Use Vaude. Acts NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The Earle Theater, Atlantic City, one of the Stan- ley chain of theaters, will revert to a vaudeville and picture policy next week. It recently inaugurated a straight film policy. The house will use five acts each half, booked by Harold Kemp, of the K.-A. Exchange. beginning Chicago Vaudeville Activities CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—Ascher’s Terminal Theater seems to be striving to break Chicago records for “change of policy”. If a_ straight-out attempt were being made to conceal from the patrons the policy of the theater, it would be tremendously successful. The plan now is to play a band as a presentation number five days a week and offer a five-act vaudeville bill two days. The playing of vaudeville picked up from the books of the various artistes’ representatives has resulted in bills of all sorts, never balanced. The “Discovery Contests” at the Rialto Theater each Monday night are enjoyed by performers on the bill as well as by the public. Sam Herman, who stages the contest, has a great following at the Rialto. Danceland, a George Choos act, seen at the Palace some time ago, was at the Rialto last week. It is to make a tour of the Pantages Circuit.” The offering features Gomez and Winona, and includes the Six Dancing Rockets. The Nine Red Peppers, at the Congress last week, has the University Five, the Kennison Sisters, and a team of colored dancers. George Browning, who was with the act when it was at the Majestic in October, is not with it now. Cataldo, Goudy and Weir is combination doing the Cataldo and Goudy did Pearl and Lillian Gonne. Weir was for- merly of Keir and Crest. The combina- tion, at the Oak Wednesday night last week, was on a bill with the Four Novel- ties, which is composed of Holland and Jeanie and the Bigwood Twins, female impersonators ; Tudor Cameron and Ruth Davis, Otto and Charlotte Cline, and Billy DeArmo. Brownlee’s Hickville Follies, which has been making the rounds of try-out houses, was seen at the Haymarket last week, There fave been changes in the j-ersonnel, a new same act that with Roy La Henry Von Stremel, who bills himself as the Tom Mix of Vaudeville, made a hit at this show. Whipple and Harvey and the Three Blackbirds did not make any impression. James Harmon and Margie Rose have reached Chicago from New York by auto, and had a showing at the Academy the early part of last week. Russell Day and Band played for Fitz- patrick & McElroy Saturday and Sunday. There were a boy and girl in addition to the band when the act showed at the Plaza recently, but the girl is now out. Johnny Herman worked at the Oriental last week with Paul Ash in the offering, In Dutch, and appeared in white face. He scored decidedly Ruth Etting was at the Oriental again. Mitchell Bros., held over, and Drucilla, a new dancer, was well liked. Gibson’s Navigators, reaching Chicago after a tour of the Pantages Circuit, have been booked for the Midwest by John Billsbury. The act recently had a show- ing at the Terminal Theater. Harry E. Lerner, of the Lerner Thea- ter, Elkhart, Ind., who was _ recently elected president of the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, was a visitor here Wednes- day last. Three Musical Maids, an act consisting of Misses West, Willis and Donahue, passed thru Chicago last week en route to Mattoon, Ill It was formed in Chi- cago last summer. Uno Bradley acted as master of cere- monies at a recent showing at the Ter- minal Theater. Art Linick, who appeared at the Rialto recently in the radio show specially or- ganized as a closing act of the vaudeville bill, was seen at the Majestic this week. The Windsor had long lines waiting at each performance for two evenings this week. The chief attraction was the film- ing of the scenes of The Chicago Boy, 13 Harold Eldridge In: Theater Deal Takes Over 4 New England Houses and Plans Others— Vitaphone in One NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Harold Eldridge, well-known vaudeville producer, booker and theatrical man, has taken over, in association with M. J. Levinson, four New England theaters, two of which play vaudeville booked independently. The deal for the houses, making Eldridge an important factor in the independent field in that all the theaters are good-sized ones, was closed this week. The theaters are the Cameo, Bridge- port; Palace, Norwich, and Capitol and Grand, Middletown, all in Connecticut. Alfred Gottiesman, theater operator, is interested with Eldridge and Levinson in the Bridgeport house, which was for- merly owned by Warner and was under consideration by the Pantages Circuit as the first link in its planned invasion of New England territory. Simultaneous with the close of the deal for this thea- ter, Eldridge made arrangements to play Don Juan and Vitaphone presentations there. They have already opened. The Palace, Norwich, and the Capitol, Middletown, are both split-week vaude- ville stands, booked at present by the Dow Agency here. The booking connec- tions may be changed, but Eldridge will not undertake to supply attractions hir- self for the houses, he announced. Negotiations, he stated, are under way to take over additional houses in New England. In the meantime Eldridge has disposed of his 50 per cent interest in the Chrisedge Theaters Corporation, con- trolling picture houses in Westchester County and the Bronx. Levinson, who is interested with him in the New England houses, formerly had an interest with Joseph Stern in the Savoy, Jersey City. In addition to producing and booking an occasional vaudeville offering, Eld- ridge is engaging in the handling of pres- entations for picture houses in the East, and may use this type of attraction in houses coming under his own banner that are now playing straight films. Rajah Raboid’s Act ; Set for Poli Route NEW BRITAIN, Jan. 10.— Rajah Raboid and Raynell in their four-people mentalist novelty open here today for a full week. The troupe will play Man- chester next week and will continue its full-week stands with an engagement in Ansonia the week of January 24. Roboid's act will begin a solid tour of the Poli Time January 31 in Bridgeport. Since opening his tour in this State Raboid has acquired an impressive collection of outdoor stunts and newspaper tie-up schemes which have been successfully utilized in every town the act has here- tofore played. Ryan and Lee Planning On New Full Stage Act NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Ryan and Lee are planning to change their act, discard- ing the double in “one” they have been doing on the big time for many seasons. Their new act, Ben Ryan announced, will be laid in the setting of a kitchen, using full stage. In theemeantime Ryan is collecting additional prestige by writing material for others. He has just finished High- hattin’, a new act for Andy and Louise Barlow, who will open it in about a week. Bond & Leon Resume Tour on K.-A. Time NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Hazel Bond and Ray Leon l!aid off the first half of last week, arriving here after Miss Bond had been taken ill on the road The pair were forced to cancel but one date, resuming their route the last half at the Sheridan Square Theater, Pittsburgh The act has 12 weeks more to go -under its K.-A. contract. Takes Loew’s Dallas House DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 7.—J. J. De Wald formerly of the B. F. Keith and Or- pheum-Poli vaudeville circuits, has been transferred to Dallas, to take charge of, Loew's Melba Theater. He has been manager of several large vaudeville houses in the East and has been in the vaudeville game for the last $5 years. ee ee ee ce eewingggyaes » — ee \ — a = es ee ii == | rit {| | _ a | a —__ ! ]- oe ! if : mY —— | mn | so ee r ; ( | | ”
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a 14 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Coast-To-Coast Vaudeville Reviews _ New Palace, Chicago (Reviewed Sunday Matinee, Jan. 9) The Taketas open in one, with one member balancing a high pole while the other does some’ classy tricks at the top. The scene shifts to full stage, showing the female member doing thrills on a stack wire. The rhythmical juggling of barrels closes. Paul Sydell and “Spotty” please. Paul opening with a violin solo, does some swift stepping and acrobatics and in- troduces “Spotty”. The little fox terrier and Sydell do a balancing and acrobatic act that borders on the marvelous. George Choos’ Five Stars is composed of dancers, agile and graceful, who smashed their way to a solid hit. It is a dancing revue that shows the skillful hand of J. J. Hughcs, who staged it. Frank Rose and Olive Thorne appear in a comedy skit by Walter De Leon called Sold. Miss Thorne convulses with a Swede dialect. Rose is the foil. They have new stuff. He does a sentimental song and it caught the fancy of the audience. Irene Bordini, in her song repertoire, Was especially interesting in a cycle of French songs, and those rendered in English were also decidedly Frenchy and were interesting to the extent of winning several encores. Her gowns were the latest of Parisian creations. Louis Alter at the piano was an important part of the proceedings. Ernest Ball in his A Night With the Gang is just about as finished a showman as songwriter. The sextet of singers, with Ernest Ball, put over one of the biggest things in the two-a-day. The solo singers are possessed of delightful voices and there is beautiful harmony in the choral work. There was a deluge of applause at the close and a “thank you” was needed to bring quiet. Miss Juliette finished her imitations of stage stars amid a riot of applause. There were several encores and the show was finally stopped. No more _ pro- nounced hit since the New Palace has been in existence. Franklyn Ardell, in The Man From Miami, was laughable enough to make his sketch not only hold everyone to the la&t minute but to keep the curtain going up and down for several minutes at the close. BOB MORNINGSTAR. Moss’ Broadway, N. Y. (Reviewed Monday Matinee, January 10) On the opening the Nettie Janowsky Troupe. a_ five-people acrobatic and equilibristic act, got across nicely, offer- ing a number of difficult hand-to-hand and head-to-head balancing feats. The costumes and scenery, with many origi- nal and novel ladder props, made it a pleasing act. One of the best vocal ensembles to appear here in a long time are The Volunteers. The presentation of the act is novel, interesting and diverting, and the singing bears up well. Good sones and harmony, with the tenor and bass obtaining hands on their individual specialties. Alexander and Peggy, in black-and- tan makeup, kept the laughs coming thick and fast with their snappy patter vehicle, Piling It On, by J. W. Conrad. An easy working duo. They top off their comedy with a bit of song that drew well-merited approbation at this performance. The audience liked them immensely and was reluctant to let them go. William C. Pike and Orchestra follow in a repertoire of popular and classical selections, interspersed with individual singing, dancing and musical specialties. How this act ever reached the Broadway is beyond our understanding, for their orchestrations and nonchalant manner of delivery is the smallest of small time. Alice Morley took a high place honor with a pleasing voice, her synco- pating and sob songs receiving a big hand. Miss Morley, a stately appearing miss, with enchanting eyes, looked charm- ing in a pale pink gown. She has a good personality, a splendid voice and has evi- dently been coached jin the vaudeville tricks of vocalization. Her closing senti- mental ballad, augmented by a pleasing recitation in a well-modulated speaking voice, was sung effectively at this per- formance and gained a number of bows. The Jane Johnson Revue, comprising three men and two girls, closed in a sing- ing and dancing offering. The three men are seen in comedy dances, while the of The Palace, New York (Reviewed Monday Matinee, January 10) Rath Brothers, in “A Study in Endurance”, opened with their classy reutine of athletic feats that included some posing as well as an exhibition of strength done in smooth style. Pearson, Newport and Pearson presented their familiar “rhythm” routine cf tap dancing, sychronized with a series tne taps. of novelty stunts, all in perfect time to The two men did the dancing, and Miss Newport, as usual, held forth at the piano, also contributing a bit of song in pleasing style. Ralph Greenleaf, world's pocket billiard champion, assisted by Princess Nai Tai Tai, proved a very interesting turn, as he demonstrated his remarkable ability with the cue. “New Turns”. Ken Murray, in “Fooling Around”, a routine that takes nerve to handle, for one thing. upon the idea of burlesquing parts of small time, with the result that he had minutes he was assisted by an unbilled girl, who did a dance. He uses an inverted mirror thru which the shots are seen. The Princess called the shots and did it nicely. Will be further reviewed under offered a funny single, clowning thru Also, he has happily hit his material which would otherwise be a very successful afternoon. For a few Outside of that he gathered the laughs with a hodgepodge of bits which will be further reviewed under “New Turns”. Harry Carroll, in “The Dancing Derby”, closed the first half in a new song-and-dance revue that revealed dainty, youthful talent, in a cleverly, yet in- expensively, produced offering. Turns”. He has a company of eight, who work fast, and they have several numbers that sparkle with newness. has had, but probably as effective as any. Not the biggest revue Carroll Will be further reviewed under “New Ken Murray added to the comedy end by doing a bit here and there. Ruby Norton, with Clarence Senna at the piano, opened the intermission in “A Song for Everyone”. This spot is often allotted to a woman single doing popular numbers, and is never an easy one under such circumstances. did nicely, however, her repertoire including two numbers Ganges and Falling in Love; also Blue Sky. Miss Norton in Moonlight on the Senna followed the new style of having the accompanist apologize, for no reason at all, and, instead of a good piano selection, did a monolog that failed to get anywhere. Helen MacKellar, in the condensed version of “The Mud Turtle”, played a return engagement here with the vehicle, which is a drama of the Minnesota wheat belt. The cast is the same, with now done by George MacQuarrie. the exception of the male lead, which is He does the character with a Canuck accent, and it is aot nearly as effective as dhe straight dialog, as done by Henry Pemberton. Miss MacKellar works her emotional part up with ample stuff to give the playlet a tense atmosphere, with an occasional laugh for relief. Will Mahoney wrecked the show completely, specializing on a comedy song, and then on his trick “off to Buffalo” dance, wherein he loses his balance and takes a long time falling. Being a tap dancer of the first water, anyway, he now has the falls down to a fine point, and what an irresistible side-splitting busi- ness it is. has a better right? The Hassen Troupe, six men in the show, doing the usual fast tumbling, Mahoney has arrived at a stage where he can headline a bill, and who an Arabian acrobatic offering, closed pyramids and balancing feats. M. H. SHAPIRO. two girls touch the high spots in indi- vidual toe and high-kicking numbers. The specialty dance numbers of Craw- ford and Casky are the feature. Clifford and Marion and Stepping Out were not caught at this performance. JAY BARRY SCHWARTZ. Hippodrome, New York (Reviewed Monday Matinee, January 10) “Four American Aces and a Queen”, the novel billing used by a quintet of gymnasts offering a casting trampoline act, opened this week’s show, one that is given to hovelty attractions. The flying exhibition by the Aces and Queen, in other words, Roy Luken, Paul London, George Bonvard, Ed Porquet and Annette Richard, is brief, but while it lasts it is decidedly engrossing. Unusual catches and an overthrow feature. Caro] Chilton and Maceo Thomas fol- lowed in a dance act, relieved by vocal snatches. The singing is truly atrocious. The dancing, however, is the opposite, proving dancers should not try to be sing- ers and vice versa. Thomas, who dances with excellent form, cops the honors in a tap eccentric specialty. A good finish is provided with a double blending tap with the Charleston. Frank and Teddy Sabini, in a new ver- sion of their comedy novelty, I Quit, so spiced with “‘wop” crossfire as to be in- audible most of the time—the yelling is terrible—got across favorably, as the last half of the routine turned to music and less blatant comedy. The act is a little long for its type and is more suited to smaller houses than the Hippodrome. Karavaeff and Company, Russian dance flash, which has been playing the picture houses lately, followed, having been moved from closing to this position. The dancing ability of Karavaeff, a whirl- wind artiste, but unlike most rapid step- pers in that his technique is aot impaired thereby, has been proven in vaudeville on former occasions. His company is as competent in its particular numbers. A notable feature of the Karavaeff act is its unique routining and staging. It is beautifully mounted. Cole and Snyder, com 2dians, were their customary hit in next to closing. The Cole and Snyder act is one of the best come- dy novelties in the business and the only one of its kind. It is truly funny. Toto closed in a pretentious revue em- bracing parts of his old act and new numbers. He is keeping step with vaude- ville demands of today by using a collec- tion of very short comedy bits with novel twists. Most @ them bring forth a lauch. Toto retains his excellent wooden soldier dance number, which draws a good hand. ROY CHARTIER. Loew’s State, New York (Reviewed Monday Matinee, January 10) Eileen and Marjorie; tumbling gym- nasts, open. SH§arjorie, of half-pint size, is featured In head-turns, flip-flops and rapid-fire somersaults. Eileen is not rel- egated too far in the background, con- tributing solo bits of the same kind and offering in conjunction with Marjorie a series of contortionist bits that are pre- sented with neatne&s and dispatch. Gus Mulchay, the harmonica blower, is the king of this season's State deuce spot. This stepping and harmonica-playing chap works like a well-regulated machine. His deft fingers clinched on the mouth- organ help to turn out tunes that are wisps of real beauty. His syncopated bits, were heartily received, and in his closing stepping bit he wowed them proper. Joe Wilton and Rex Weber means a bill full of entertainment from Weber, the Yid-nut comic, with Wilton helping mat- ters along by appearing as inconspicuous as possible. Weber's brand of comedy was highly appreciated here and his ven- triloquistic bits had the folks begging for more. In his straight vocal bits Weber shows himself a fine vocal artiste, capable of holding his own even without his dia- lect gags. Jack Fulton and the Peggy Parker Re- vue, in which four gir!s supply fine song- and-dance ensemble bits, went over fa- vorably. The costuming is commendable, as Is the back-stage-view set. One of the best numbers of this neatly staged offer- ing is the group of film-star impressions by the girls, winding up with a Marion Davies bit by Miss Parker, seen later in a waltz with Fulton. Franklyn D’Amore, assisted by Mickey Majestic, Chicago (Reviewed Sunday Matinee, Jan. 9) Page and Class with a wire-walking display are exceptionally good, with the girl walking on the wire on her toes as the outstanding feature. Maud Hilton and Irene Chesleigh offer sister,act of singing and talking with more talk than the average act of its kind, consequently more comedy. Daddy is a comedy sketch built on the idea of a hospital outer room with a prospective father in waiting. The fun borders on the suggestive, but never crosses the danger line. Murray and Irwin, two young men who sing with uke., whistle and dance, executed the three routines to fair ap- preciation. Eva Mandell and Her Relatives (Dave and Arthur) contribute an interlude of the jazz order with the exception of one ballad. She used Murray and Irwin in an encore. The trio entertain nicely. Tameo Kajiyama has improved all his former offerings materially and is pro- viding half an _ hour's’ entertainment which is certain to cause talk. Mason and Cholet, with a young man singing against the dancing of an old man character in contest style, garnered laughter and applause. The Music Box Girls is a jazz band consisting of girl musicians and a dancer. The band music is exception- ally fine, making this rank among the best feminine bands. The Sie Tahar Troupe of Arabs gets away from the familiar act of the kind, as there are three women and three men, with singing and dancing in addition to tumbling and pyramid building. Petrie and Gregory offer a line black-face talk which is clever, Gate and well delivered. BOB MORNINGSTAR. of up to Pantages, San Francisco (Reviewed Saturday Matinee, January 8) Dashington’s Animals, dog and cat of- fering. is different from the ordinary an- imal act, eight dogs being particularly well trained. Aaron and Kelly, two colored young men, put on a song-and-dance turn, the tap number being particularly merito- rious. Miss Norma and her golden violin, billed as The Sensation of the Season, worked principally in the audience. Spec- tators ho'd the violin while request num- bers made by others in another part of the house are played by the instrument without bow or other apparent aid. Miss Norma’s running fire of chatter is enter- taining and provoked laughs. The violin taken to the stage plays with Miss Norma accompanying on the harp. As a finale the orchestra leader played the myste- rious instrument to show that it is a real violin. Judging by the applause at the finish it was regarded as good entertain- ment. Fddie Car and Company in The Big Oil Man, a comedy sketch full of clever dia- logue, furnished the laugh hit of the bill. Jess Labonater in a xylophone musical act gave a program of popular and class- ical numbers. The audience insisted on a return and they were rewarded with Moonlight and Roses, played with his fin- get tips. which at its close was greeted with an extra good hand. Pirate Treasure, a song-and-dance re- vue, with a personnel of three women and three men. High-class song num- bers and dance features aided by colorful costumes and sets. E. J. WOOD. Lopell and Ethel Truesdale and an un- billed male songster, offeg: a revised ver- sion of the vehicle he formerly played in as one of the team of Franklyn and Charles. Lots of Italian comedy, followed by neat acrobatic bits in which Lopell wears ballet raiment. The bits are some- what disconnected but in themselves mer!- torious. D’Amore closed with a back- bend on a special chair, lifting Lopell above him on returning to standing posi- tion. Miss Truesdale accompanies traves- tied bits at the piano. \ Paul Specht and his 11-piece Twin Oaks Orchestra close with the usual cy- cle of instrumental bits. There are six bits in all, featured by cornet and banjo interludes by Lou Calabrez and vocal cho- ruses by the drummer, Johnny Morris. ELIAS E. SUGARMAN, a u ‘ ! : ; ' ‘ if so Po ee = #8€§=—Shu ir. ee . , i j ee . ——— , a | i Ci‘(‘(‘(CS‘iR‘ Se | a ; ee r , Pd em. a ee i+ A i ' ! ' _ . ee | PS | ‘ ee ) Ei 1 | ee : ee ( | nics . = . 1 ; ‘ ( ; ee | ie ) : 1 | . ) ; 1 ; : : | q : | Bolo = : | ! ie { 5 ) !
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7 C a u | Last Half Reviews Proctor’s 125th St., N. Y. (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 6) The Vagges open with five minutes of bag punching that goes over. The man’s stunt of hammering a continuous tom- tom on four suspended bags at one time with his hands, head and knees sent them away to a good hand. Frozini, accordionist, shows cleverness on an instrument where versatility is limited. His routine includes classical bits and popular numbers, presented with excellent variation and tone shading. He clinched a good hand. Wanda, the wonder girl, follows. With her neck and ankles shackled and her wrists handcuffed, she is placed in a wooden box. Her male partner passes 12 wooden boards, 4 steel slabs and 18 swords thru different parts of the box. This 12-minute illusion got over nicely. Anna Chandler offered a fastidiously ar- ranged routine of songs. Her personality and versatility are, as usual, more than enough to enchant any audience. Her closing number, Buy, Buy, Ginsberg, is a cleverly concocted comedy parody on Bye, Bye, Blackbird. Daisy is a miniature musical comedy containing a riot of laughs, with several single and double song numbers inter- spersed. Dan Harrington is featured and takes care of the bulk of the comedy with his Irish brogue and facial gestures, while the supporting unbilled quartet takes care of the roles and numbers. Empire Comedy Four have a- good rep- ertoire, which they warble in harmony. The short comic injects enough Bobby Clark facial shimmying and “ad libing” to make the act go over alf the more. Follies Bergere Revue, featuring the Sarampa Sisters, proved the best act on the bill, judging by the applause at this performance. The sisters are graceful and dainty steppers, while the four as- sisting Horlick Dancers form a pretty background in several ensemble numbers. Bert Kapman presents rube dances, while Bolshikoff offers a twirling Russian bit. Will be further reviewed under “New Turns”. JAY BARRY SCHWARTZ. Princess, San Francisco (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 6) Opening act, Jay Palmer, talkative trickster, a magician with a good reper- toire of coin and card tricks, whose side- line of talk was also entertaining. Elliott and Larue, one a Dutch come- dian. the other a well-costumed songster, whose comedy songs and chatter took well. Novelties of 1926, a jazzology surprise, Was presented by two women and two men, one of the former a versatile musi- cian, who proved equally capable on the violin, saxophone and xylophone; the other with a soprano voice, tuneful song numbers and graceful stepping, rounded out a pleasing act. Bert Chadwick. colored stepper, had a good program of songs, between which he sandwiched jokes His dance steps pleased. His final song, In the Jailhouse, was so long drawnout it became tire- some. Mae Stevens, a juggler, is a fast work- er, and dexterous in balancing objects on her forehead while playing the piano. A man assistant provides the comedy. E. J. WOOD. Diversey, Chicago (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 6) The Gil Tahar Troupe when tumbling with whirlwind rapidity furnishes one thrill after another. The set is Egyptian and the costuming in keeping with the scene. Three men athletes and three women who add singing and dancing to their marvelous acrobatics, Closed amid thunderous applause. Frances Kennedy sings a few songs, but it is hér flow of good humor, with an infectious laugh, that kept up an up- roar from start to finish. Following an encore there was such a demand for more that Miss Kennedy gave a few re- marks of appreciation. Jog, Marks and Company gave Marks opportunity to run wild with his nut stuff. The female foil is an asset and the same may be said of the male assistant, who does hoofing. The encore was the best part, for the three did fast and furious dancing that brought a storm of approval. Adams and Rash with a clever group of character songs were exceptionally good in use of several dialects. So well received they almost stopped the show. Bert Tucker, son of the illustrious Sophie, is the featured member of a group of six youngters, doing a revue that is a classy offering, styled Kitchen Iabaret. Bert is an expert in the modern tap dance, and in his Black Bottom tap scored big. Three Gamble brothers con- tribute good jazz with sax., banjo and drums, and a pretty pair of misses, Ann and Jean, gyrated with a vengeance. BOB MORNINGSTAR. Loew’s Bedford, B’klyn (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 6) The feature picture is Bardelys, the Magnificent, with John Gilbert and Eleanor Boardman. The Balasi Trio, two men and a girl, in collegiate regalia, present a routine of gymnastic stunts in which are featured springs from a trampoline to head-to- head poses. The girl takes no part in the stunts. She merely joins the boys in the opening vocal ensemble and punctuates the ensung balancing stunts with affected grimaces and poses. T e taller man is understander. He was well received in the bit in which he balances on a special- ly constructed apparatus, which has 10 pins projecting for his trained fingers. Billy Frisch and Verna Sadler give their skit, Connubial Felicity. The pair open with a pop. bit, swing into a pro- longed harangue on marriage and sex, and Frisch follows with a vocal single. Miss Sadler’s costume change marks another vocal duo and more talking. This audience liked the pair's stulf and called them back for an encore; in hich another harmony song was sent over more neatly than the preceding ones. Jim Kilpatrick and Company is a sing- ing, dancing and musical revue, presented by the standard bearer, assisted by Marion Stewart, Marion Rollis, Alene Masters, Kathryn O’Rell and Rose Daly. The sextet, all attired in cow-country costumes, opens with a singing and dancing ensemble. Kilpatrick comes on with a dog and offers a vocal, which is accompanied by one of the girls at a Piano. In his next vocal bit Kilpatrick is accompanied by the dog’s whines, the cowboy wisely subduing his voice in order to give the canine’s concert free rein. The girls follow with kicking and acro- batic bits. In riff-raff costume Kilpatrick and three girls go over fairly well in song bits. The close is an ensemble nov- elty. in which the girls enter singly in ungainly attire, making lichtning changes on the stage when Kilpatrick gives the cue in the verses of his master-of-cere- monies song Frank De Voe and Company, further reviewed under “New Turns”, made a clean sweep from the start. De Voe, a songster, with a six-cylinder personality, is assisted at the piano by Eddie Willis. De Voe’s patter and fine blending of syn- copated and sob songs earned a hand for him at the close that drowned the musical accompaniment to the opening titles of the feature film. ELIAS E. SUGARMAN. - —o Rycroft-Perrin Placements NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Rycroft- Perrin office placed Gordon Davis, tenor, last week with the new John Murray Anderson unit touring the Publix picture houses, This office also placed Dan Heeb, bass, with Ralph Dunbar’s Bell- ringers, a chautauqua unit opening this week in Pennsylvania, and Marion Duncklee, ingenue, with Tom Waters and Company, which opens this week on the K.-A. Circuit in New Jersey. Roehm &% Richards Activities NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Muriel Mered- ith was placed thru the Roehm & Rich- ards office last week with a comedy act, Ten Thousand Killed, featuring Charley Sylber, also placed by this office, which opens today on the K.-A. Time. Marcia Compton and Phyllis Jones were engaged thru this office for roles in The Matinee Idol, also playing the K.-A. Time, and Ruth Noel was placed with Roland Travers’ illusionist novelty, which opens today on the Loew Circuit. Dolores Longtin’s New Double NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Dolores Long- tin, featured until recently in Amour- esque, a five-people musical act, is break- ing in a new two-act with Talbert Kin- ney. The offering is billed as Let’s FPre- tend and will show here next week for K.-A. bookers under the direction of the Stever & Lovejoy office. Wallace LaFayette Breaks Arm Wallace LaFayette, of the Flying La- Fayettes, while playing the Hippodrome, Los Angeles, Christmas week, fell from the double trapeze and broke his left arm at the wrist. He was rushed to the Hollywood Hospital and is getting along all right, but will be out of the act for a few weeks. Ed LaFayette took his place. Manager George Clayton, of the Hippo- drome, gave the acts a dandy Christmas surprise dinner. The guests included, in addition to the LaFayettes, the St. Elmo Duo, Tom and Jerry, Modern School Days, Cecil Byrd, Robertson and Young, and Arthur and Partner. Bob Mack Active: Gets Two Chi. Acts NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Bob Mack, of the Pat Casey Agency, returned to his office here from Chicago several days ago with contracts signed for two attrac- tions that have been playing to good re- turns in the Middle West on the Junior Orpheum Circuit. These are Zastro and White, and Mildred and Alice Kay, who will reach here in about two weeks, showing shortly later for K.-A. bookers. The Zastro and White act is headed by a pair of juveniles who formerly played in The City Chap. They are supported by a troupe of six billed as The Rendez- vous Girls and the elaborate act will be titled during its slated Eastern tour as Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The Fay girls are featured in The Vanity Revue, an offering carrying a seven-piece girls’ band Chaz Chase, pantomimist, now playing in the leading capitals of Europe, will leave Germany March 3 to open here before the end of that month under Mack's direction. Chase, who is a native of Chicago, altho much of his success was attained on foreign stands, will play the Palace and other leading local K.-A. houses before proceeding on a tour that will take him out past the Middle West. Amalgamated Activities NEW YORK, Jan. 10. — Roscoe Ails and Company were booked last week thru the Amalgamated Vaudeville Agency for a tour of Comerford houses, beginning today at the State Street Theater, Trenton. Roy Bergere begins his en- gagement on the same bill. Other acts booked on the Comerford Time which will open today are Albert Uyeno and Company and the California Ramblers. at the Capitol Theater, Scranton; The Four Yellerons, at the Capitol Theater, Wilkes-Barre; Eclaire Twins and Com- pany and Ben Marks and Company, at the Capitol Theater, Hazleton, and Jean Miller and Boys, at the Garden Theater, Baltimore. Acts booked last week which will open on the time January 13 are Kohler and Edith and Vaudeville Limited, at the Capitol Theater, Hazleton. and Bann and Leonard, at the State Street Theater, Trenton. Loew Bookings NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Zuhn and Drier, comedy two-act, was booked last week on the Loew Time thru the Mark Leddy office and will play its first date January 17 at the National Theater, in the Bronx. Other recent Leew bookings are Ralph Fielder and Company, featuring Eddie Heff, which opens today at the Gates Theater, Brooklyn, under the per- sonal direction of Irving Cooper; Meet the Navy, starring Lowell B. Drew, which opens today at the Lincoln Square Thea- ter, and Mary Goss and Charley Bar- rows in Good Morning Lady, which will open at a local stand this week under the direction of the Al Grossman office. Wanda Hawley Opens on Coast NEW YORK, Jan. 8.— The Harry Weber offices announce that Wanda Hawley, film star, has finally opened in vaudeville, playing her first date on the Coast in San Francisco. Eastern dates for the present are confined to a tentative eight-week route around this city, to start the latter part of this month. The vehicle is The Wedding Ring, a come- dy playlet used before in musical comedy, Other film stars are opening in the two-a-day for the Weber offices this month. Byron Tigges Will Switch NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Byron Tigges, now playing the Loew Time with the Jack Goldie Revue, will shortly start re- hearsals with another vaudeville produc- tion. Tigges was formerly in one of the Student Prince companies, The Billboard, January *, 1927 chi 15 “Pa’’ Weaver, 72 Years Old. Pinch Hits for Young Son When the Weaver Brothers played the Orpheum Theater, Kansas City, not long ago Cicero Weaver, the youngest member of the Arkansas Traveler act, took sick and hi. place was filled on short notice by no less than 72-year-old “Pa” Weaver himself. The occasion provided quite a treat for the patrons. Abner did the first part of the act alone, then Sister Elvirey came on and did her “hoe down”, and then Abner said: “Well, folks, you’ve seen me and my sister now, and I meant you should see Tay brother, too, but he’s got this here tons-ileets and can’t croak a word. But how’d you like to see another of the family, my pa?” The audience signified its willingness on the matter and then “Pa” Weaver ambled on the stage. He took a banjo that had been in the family for years and started slowly, until Elvirey clapped her hands and said: “Git hot, Pa; git hot.” Then “Pa” jist played like all git- out and panicked ’em. When he walked off the stage he handed the banjo to Abner and said: “Pshaw!,It don’t take nothin’ to make a hit in the the-ay-ter. See what I did? I don't know why them folks in New York are paying you boys $1,000 a week.” Barton Bros.’ Circus Opens Keith-Albee Tour NEW YORK, Jan. 8. — The Barton Bros.’ Circus, an offering of 28 people and numerous horses, ponies and other animals, opened a tour of the Keith- Albee split-week houses last Thursday at the Capitol Theater, Trenton, N. J., un- der the direction of Tom Kirby, of the Pat Casey office. Della O'Dell, who balances a large divan on her forehead, is the feature of the act at present. The act also includes Ruby Neville, Violet Loraine, May Bar- ton, George Barton, Bee June, Nellie Lloyd, Si Kitchie, May Thompson, Billy and Maggie Faust, Jerry Sullivan’s 10- piece orchestra and several midget clowns. A similar offering was presented by Mr. Barton last season thru New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Anna Fitziu Leaves Hospital CHICAGO, Jan. 5.—Anna Fitziu, grand opera songbird, who dieted away health and almost life trying to get thin, has left St. Luke’s Hospital after a month- long fight. For the first time since she was carried to her bed on a stretcher, broken in health and nerves as the result of too rigorous reducing, the singer was permitted to leave the hospital. Harvey Thomas Returns From Visit to New York CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Harvey Thomas, one of Chicago's leading dancing in- structors, has returned from a visit to New York where he spent the holidays. He says his visit was a delightful one. but that he was glad to return home. The Harvey, Thomas School of Dancing has been established 10 years, starting in one room and now occupying nine large studios. Mr. Thomas says the last year was the best in the history of his organization. During his absence Robert W. Tomlin- son was in charge. Mr. Tomlinson is a songwriter, composer and an all-round musician in addition to being an athlete. He is on the regular staff of the shcool. Bert Levy Signed by M.-T.-G. NEW YORK, Jan. 10. — Bert Levy, cartoonist and vaudeville artiste, has been signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to write scenarios, according to an an- nouncement by Harry Rapf, himself a former vaudeville booker. Levy’s first work under his contract has not yet been assigned. Ruth Glonville on Loew Time NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Ruth Glonville, exploited as America’s Premiere Saxo- rhoniste”. plays her first Loew date to- day in White Plains. She is under the personal direction of Walter and Edwin Meyers. TOM DEE, the “Musical Tramp”, has closed his tour of Independent Time, and is on the road with the W. E. Whittemore Attractions, «| ~? ~- a es eRe Se ee inet a: = ===
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i ee Sees oe The Billt 16 The o.u..-oard, January Fally Markus Sets Fast Booking Pace More Houses Added—One Pres- entation Stand—TIs in This Field Strong NEW YORK, Jan. &.—Fally Markus is running away with the lead in the independent field in the number of houses receiving attractions thru his agency, having added more houses to his list this week, with negotiations on for others of importance on which announcements will® be ready soon. The pace Markus is set- ting gains a portion of its impetus in his larger and larger invasion each week of the presentation field. He has found that there are many picture houses using straight films only that are interested in using one or two large offerings under different day policies Houres added this week are the New Hendrix Theater. at Pitkin avenue and Hendrix street. Brooklyn, which will use four acts of vaudeville under a perma- nent policy, and the Englewood Theater, Englewood, N. J., which inaugurated presentations this week. The Englewood, operated by Sam Perry, played vaudeville years ago, but has been devoted to straight pictures during the last three years. The first attraction booked this week as a presentation was Captain Kidd’s Cabaret, a full-stage novelty. From the beginning of this season Markus has been making a strong bid for the presentation bookings, and thru his own efforts and those of his field men has induced film theaters to put on stage attractions as a means of keeping step with the trend of the times and to meet increasing competition. So far those houses that have tried presentation acts report encouraging results. These in- clude many neighborhood houses ' in Greater New York and theaters in New York, New Jersey. Long Island and the New England States. Markus is reluctant to admit he is a big presentation booker, holding that the picture-heuse act is vaudeville under an- other name and in slightly different dress. He covers himself in “digging” for this business by calling his wares “vaudeville for motion picture presenta- tion’’. Another Stand for Coutts; 4 Knickerbocker Activities NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Oakland Theater, Warwick. was last week added to the up-State stands of the John E Coutts Vaudeville Circuit. This hous: will hereafter play pictures daily and last-half vaudeville. The acquisition of t] inferred in last week’s Bill- hoard, will be followed by the addition of several other split-week stands before the end of the month. Among the acts booked last week thru the Knickerbocker Vaudeville Exchange, directly operated by Coutts, which are slated to open today are the Rickards, in Montreal; The Brighton Revue, in Platts- burg; Rita Mura and Boys, in Quebec; Robinson’s Cabaret Revue, a six-people flash act, in Rome; McNeal and Bradley, in Quebec, and the Frances Riker Revue, in Plattsburg. Acts for openings the last half of this week are Stepping Along, an eight-people revue, in Fulton: Vernon and Shaw, in Rome; Morelli and O’Brien, in Oneida, and the Marjon Dancers, in Newton Sandy and Joe Kirk showed for Coutts vesterday in Newark. New K.-A. Acts Open NEW YORK, 10.—The Olowan Quartet, the Jolly Bandits and Sandre and Bekefi and Company, the trio booked is house, Jan ast week on the K.-A. Time, open today . on separate stands. The Olowan act, a male singing turn, opens at the Orpheum Theater, Brooklyn The Jolly Bandits, comprising nine men in a singing and danc- ar ns in North Adams, Mass. and the Sandre-Bekefi offering, billed Over Here From Over There, opens in Mount Vernon and plays the last half of this week at Keith’s Jersey City Theater. Ben Edwards’ Latest Act NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Misses Os- borne, Ringwall, Travis and Ducore, all ratives of various Southern States, have been signed by Ben Edwards, producer and artistes’ representative, for a new singing act, which will be ready for a K.-A. showing next week. The quartet will appear under the billing of Ben Edwards’ Singers. ing routine, ope . 15, 1927 Wants $60,000 From Albee As Commissions on Loan NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Supreme Court Justice Lydon, yesterday, issued an order in behalf of James J. Powers, directing E. F. Albee to appear before the court January 19, at which time he will be asked about $60,000 in commissions which Powers alleges is due him from the vaudeville magnate. Powers, who describes himself as a financial adviser and consultant to theat- rical business men, filed affidavits to the effect that he initiated negotiations for Mr. Albee which resulted last March in a large loan of additional capital to the . F. Keith Theatrical Corporation. Last March the vaudeville organiza- tion floated a $6,000,000 bond issue for the purpose of further expanding the cir- cuit, particularly the building program. Passeri Revue Booked For Stanley Houses NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Passeri’s Ro- mantic Revue, a nine-people semi-operatic offering with Phelan and Frances, ball- room dance exponents, has been booked for a seven-week tour of the Stanley Theaters, opening Monday at Buffalo. Syracuse, saltimore, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are scheduled to follow, with the probability that additional time will be secured for a Southern tour. The featured dance team of Phelan and Frances is under the directing man- agement of Fred Le Quorne DeKalb, Brooklyn, Plans Innovation Would Slash Vaude. Bill and Put in Tab. Stock Company as Filler BROOKLYN, N. Y., Jan. 10.—An in- novation in program structure in Greater New York independent vaudeville circles is planned by Small-Straussberg for its recently acquired De Kalb Theater here, playing split-week vaudeville and films Under the contemplated policy S. & S would cut the vaudeville shows to three acts on each half and use a musical comedy tab. to fill the gap, changing the tab. on the same basis. For the produc- tion of these tabs. a permanent stock company would be engaged. A few details have to be worked out before the plan is made a certainty, but it looks like an assured step, according to best information. Fally Markus is booking the vaudeville into the De Kalb, which before S. & S. took it over was a Sun-Keeney stand. Scenario Writer Does Sketch NEW YORK. Jan. 10—A Man of Peace, a one-act playlet of the Kentucky mountains, written by Joseph Jackson, scenario writer for Famous Players, has been accepted for vaudeville production. The sketch was offered recently at an en- tertainment at the Writers’ Club VAUDEVILLE ARTISTES from the bill at the Ritz Theater. Biemingham Ala.. and some of the youngsters for whom they gave a holiday show at the Alabama Boys’ Industrial School. East Kilduff, of May and Kilduff: Lake. Ala. Wally Sharpless. The showfolk are left to Wiliam Conway. dohn Mes. tight, Myra Lee, Harry Weiss, Frank Wilbur and Harry Weiss, new manager of the Ritz Theater. By vote of the local union, the entire Ritz orchestra of /2 of Al Plarte, supplied music for the acts. members, under the direction Paul A. Wiebe, resident hospital officer, has been arranging a holiday show for the boys for the last five years. Keith-Albee Bookings NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—June and Irene Melva,.and Bert Coleman, who presents whistling and ukulele entertainment, were booked last week on the K.-A. Circuit. Both acts open today in Bridgeport and Watertown, respectively. Other acts opening this week on the same time are Prince Tino and La Belle in a _ nine- people act in which are appearing Roy Strom, tenor, and the Royal Balkan also Sextet, and William C. Pike and Or- chestra, a 10-man offering. Hart and Hall, also booked last week, will open in their singing and comedy act Janu- ary 17 in Cross Keys, playing in Potts- ville the last half of the week. Alger, Fine and Caporal Will Resume Work Soon Alger, Fine and Caporal, who were obliged to lay off owing to the serious Hazel Alger’s mother, Mrs. Mary Alger, who died January 3 in Cor- bin, Ky., will resume work soon in De- troit Lew Fine, formerly with Holly- wood Scandals on the Mutual Burlesque Circuit, passed thru Cincinnati jast week cn his way to Corbin, where the members of the act will remain until they start on their bookings again. Max Richards of Chicago is handling the act. illness of ‘ Opening of Cameo Theater, Jersey City. Is Postponed NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Cameo Jersey City, new house erected by the Katinsky Enterprises, will open next Monday instead of Wednesday, as at. first planned. It will add another vaudveille stand to the Jersey City territory and will play five acts on each half. with fea- ture pictures The Cameo is located in the Greenville section and _ represents modern features of present-day theater construction. Fally Markus will book the house. New Roger Gray Act NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Roger Gray, who has appeared as comedian in Broad- way productions, is rehearsing a comedy and dance offering that will play a break- in engagement the last half of this week at New Brunswick, N. J., prior to a local howing for presentation over one of the larger circuits The offering will be billed as Roger Gray and Girls and include Eien Best, Marjorie Sutter, Catherine C rrington, and Etna toss as specialty and en- semble dancers. Hughes and M inwaring are handling the act for presentation over the Keith-Albee Circuit with the Meyer North office doing likewise for the Loew Circuit. Dempsey and Hoff May Play for Loew NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—With an en- couraging collection of big-name con- tracts for use this season already in its possession the Marcus Loew Booking Fx- change is still combing the market for better and bigger available material. In the past several days representatives and agents of the Loew Circuit have been making advances toward the acquisition of Jack Dempsey, who has already shown his mettle as a box-office attraction to Loew folk, and Charley Hoff, world’s champion pole-vaulter Dempsey is said to be receptive to a return engagement for Loew. When he played the State Theater in November, 1924, the former puglistic champion es- tablished a box-office record that has hot yet been broken at that house—not even by Gene Tunney, whose’ recent State stand involved four chows a day as against Dempsey’s three. Dempsey's local popularity has been proved by re- cent demonstrations of fight fans; these notwithstanding his surrender of the championship belt, Negotiations, ac- cording to report, are being carried on directly between Loew agents and Demp- sey. Interest was heightened in the ru- mored Dempsey tour after newspapers carried stories of the possibility of a re- turn fight with Tunney. Hoff, who several weeks ago broke in an act with Helen Lyons, formerly of Sabin and Lyons, on the K.-A. Time, is considered an excellent buy from both name and entertainment = standpoints. The pole vaulter experienced difficulties with the Amateur Athletic Union over playing the K.-A. dates, but he was finally restored to good standing in the athletle organization Joe Flaum, Loew artistes’ representative, is negotiating with Hoff for the Loew tour. It is im- plied that should the Loew proposition prove financially attractive Hoff will forego his efforts to please the A. A. U officials and accept the vaudeville offer as a better all-round bet than the reten- tion of his amateur status Hoff's K.-A booking was handled by the Rose & Cur- tis office. “Dainty Marie’ Meeker’ Preparing New Production NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—‘“Dainty Marie” Meeker, w'io prides herself on being the only aerisiist ever headlined over the K.-A. Circuit, will soon open in an elaborate five-people comedy and stunt ct. The offering will be programed only : Dainty Marie and Company, no indica- tion being given In the exploitation and billing as to its “surprise” routine The act will include most of Miss Meeker's original gymnastic bits interpolated by ire-fire comedy In her ipport will pear Funice Meeker, Mrs Rert Cole, Thelma Morck and Carl Hupel Act for George B. Adams NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—George B. Adams, formerly of Blossom Time, is breaking in on the independent time in a four-people act, Jt’s a Gift, My Boy, It’s a Gift, which is being handled by the taymond Hodgedon office Estelle Dean. who was recently seen in Roger Gray's act, is the featured dancer in Adams’ first vaudeville vehicle. Miss Dean was placed with the act thru Dorothy Phillips, of the Murray Phillips office. The act will shortly begin a tour of the K.-A Time. McConnell %&%* West Showing New Two-Act NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Kitty MeCon- nell and Ed West are playing thetr first Eastern dates this week in a new act, A Lesson in Golf, splitting stands be- tween Poughkeepsie and Newburg. The pair played over Western circuits for more than a year, reaching here last week to offer their act to bookers under the direction of the Bald & Calvert office Miss McConnell is one of the original McConnell Sisters Gerber’s ‘“‘Jesters’’ Booked For Pan. at Record Price NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Gerber’s Jest- ers, new flash act from the Alex Geaber workshop, with Harry Seymour featured, has been signed for a tour of the Pan Time. It is scheduled to open In Newark February 7. The salary received on the Pan. contract fs said to set a new record for a flash act, being considerably ove! the $1,000 mark. 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e- ist ler ral f , | 4 Orch. Couldn’t Play This Act’s Music NEW YORK, Jan. 8. — An unprece- dented complication arose out of a sched- uled last-half date at the Hill Theater, Newark. N. J., for Little Bits of Vaude- ville, a dance flash featuring Fifi Arnaut, which was unable to fill the engagement owing to alleged inability of the house orchestra to play the act's music. Various charges and counter charges have been made as a result of the situa- tion, but no complaint, so far as is known, has been made to the Vaudeville Managers’ Protective Association. According to Miss Arnaut, when she and her company, including Dawn Ash- ton, Nick Pitter, Blanche Sweet and Patricia Blinn, arrived at the theater early Thursday morning for rehearsal they were informed that the five house musicians could not play their special musical numbers Miss Arnaut claims the theater canceled her engagement aft- er efforts had been made to straighten matters out. Fally Markus, who booked the act, stated Miss Arnaut asked that the act be canceled since the theater could not play it with its own music. Miss Arnaut has a pay-or-play con- tract. She gives no indication as to whether steps for liquidated damages will be taken Cancellation of the pay- r-play contract by mutual consent is not a violation. “Chicago Nightingales’’ Slated for Eastern Tour NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—J. Frank Terry and his Chicago Nightingales, a 10-piece colored band unit, widely known in the Middle West, will reach here in about two weeks to be routined for vaudeville presentation under the personal direction of Wesley Bald and Bob Calvert, local artistes’ representatives. The Terry or- ganization has been holding forth in Chicago baUrooms and night clubs for more than two years, playing record en- gagements in the better known resorts of the city. Each of the instrumentalists is versatile, and the Bald-Calvert office kas already prepared an elaborate act for the colored unit. The revamped Terry act will be given a major circuit showing mn one of the local houses early in Feb- ruary ° Pantages House Grabs Front-Page Publicity MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8.—The Alhambra Theater, Pantages house, and James Mullen, artiste, playing the house this week, landed on the front page of The Wisconsin News earlier in the week as the result of a speech made by Mullen from the stage, in which he pleaded for a fair trial for Ty Cobb and Tris Speak- er, ball players, under bageball graft charges in Chicago. Mullen was a star outfielder with the Philadelphia National League team be- fore entering vaudeville. In winding up his act he availed himself of an encore to deliver the speech. 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Long...... 50 Glazed Tarleton, All Colors, 52 In. 39 Gold Designed Duvetyne, All Colors. Yd. _95 123 South tith St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. COSTUMES TO HIRE FOR EVERY PURPOSE. Loew Agents Will Fete Lubin “NEW YORK, Jan. 10—J. H. Lubin, general manager of the Marcus Loew tjooking Exchange, who will sail January 99 23 for his annual winter trip to Havana, will be the, guest of honor January 21 at a beefsteak dinner in the Friars’ Club. The event will .mark the formal bon voyage expression of Loew artistes’ rep- resentatives and his associates in the Loew organization. The arrangements for the fete are progressing favorably under the supervision of Sam Baerwitz, Irving Yates, Dave Rose, Harry A. Shea and Charles Fitzpatrick, officers of the agents’ organization. Saenger-Ehrlich Enterprise Holds Annual Banquet-Ball SHREVEPORT, Saenger-Ehrlich Enterpris: nual banquet and ball the organization at the New Year's Eve Speeches were made by Harry Ehrlich, vice-president of the firm; Simon Ehrlich, treasurer; Henry Seel, directing manager of the Strand in this efty, and Howard Swain, man- ager of local picture hous¢s. The Star Syncopators furnished music for dancing. La., Jan. 8—The held its an- for employees of Youree Hotel on The Ehrlichs had as their guests the following acts from the Strand: Five Honey Boys, Al Sheriff and Company, Marion Mills, Grace and Eddie Parks, and the Kerr and Weston Revue. Others present included Bus Jones and ris Strand Theater stage crew, consisting of Eddie Little, J. F. Walker, Eddie Moore, Johnnie Doran and H. H. Har- rison; George E. Findley and wife. Mrs. Howard Swain, Mrs. Marie Schuyler, Caroline Engberg, N. S. Laird and wife, FE. A. Clifford and wife. Mrs. E. A. Lit- tle: FE. M. Daugherty, Strand organist: Eddie Schultz, assists = leader of the Strand orchestra; Rey Norton, house de- tective: W. H. Ous a treasurer; Col. Joseph LeGault, of the Strand orches- tra; the 12 Strand usherettes, P. W. Lee and wife, Tom Hasty, C. E. Reich- ler, M. D. Delehunt, Harry Oliphant and wife, Mrs. Johnnie Doran, Mrs. H. H. Harrison, Mrs. J. F. Walker and others. More Vaude. Offices Move Into Larger Space NEW YORK, Jan. 10.— Keith-Albee and affiliated circuits and departments continue to move into larger quarters, particularly in the Bond Building at 1560 Broadway. Within the next week the B. S. Moss organization will move from the seventh floor of the Palace Theater Building to the eighth floor of the Bond. Newly arranged, ‘ decorated and partitioned offices age being com- pleted wherein the Peerless Film. Booking Company, a K.-A. affiliation, will occupy one end, and the Moss Circuit about three-fourths of the remainder of the space. A feature will be the home-like atmosphere of B. S. Moss’ private office. A fireplace, bath and private exits are in the plans. As soon as the new floor added to the Palace Theater Building is completed within the coming month, the Keith- Albee law department will move into part of it from their present offices on the sixth floor. The vacated legal de- partment will be consolidated with the big-time booking floor adjoining it. The new floor will also have a much-needed meeting room for the executives and theater managers. John McKee Franchised NEW YORK, who has been Durand offices Jan. 8. — John McKee, associated with the Paul for the last several years is starting out on his own next week, armed with a Keith-Albee and Orpheum franchise granted him by Edwin G Lauder, Jr., vice-president of the former circuit He has a Mumber of desirable acts ready to go on his books. He is the son of Sam McKee, formerly a mem- ber of The Morning Telegraph staff ana for the past two years with the Me- Kenna-Muller Advertising Agency. It handles most of the K.-A. business. Elsie Janis K.-A. Tour To Start March 13 in Wash. NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Elsie Janis has been signed for another tour of the big- time houses, and is scheduled to open the week of March 13 at Keith's, Wash- ington This house is the nearest bigc- time stand to the point where she will close her present concert engagements. Incidentally, she has always been sidered a favorite in the capital. cone Reserved-Seat Policy At Mayfair Theater NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The Mayfair Theater, Brooklyn, latest addition to the chain operated by the F. R. A. Operating Corporation, that opened its doors about three months ago with a policy of five vaudeville ants booked by Sam Bernstein, in conjunction with a featured film, has been playing to such capacity audiences since its opening that the directing tman- agers have made the orchestra floor re- served during the week-day performances. The unreserved policy will remain in force for the entire balcony, while the entire hcuse will revert to its former policy for the Saturday and Sun- day shows. Max A. Cooper, former manager of the Criterion and Rialto theaters, New York, moré recently manager of the Mayfair Theater, has transferred his activities te the managing of the Albermarle Thea- ter, a motion picture theater in Brook- lyn, also operated by the F. R. A. firm Harry Lewis, former manager of the old Olympic Theater, Brooklyn, has _ been engaged to succeed Mr. Cooper at the Mayfair Theater. Edmund Brandhorst, former urer at the Rialto Theater, New likewise service expert for the Publix organizations, remains as assistant man- ager, and with the assistance of Lucille Castiglie, Ruth Olsen, Grace Thompson, Ethel Whiteford, Frieda Freshman and Thelma Hansen, who comprise the usherette corps, has installed into the Mayfair a service bureau similar to the one now in vogue at most of the larger presentation houses in this city. Stanley Mroczek, former first violinist at the Albee Theater, Brooklyn, is leader of the eight-piece syncopating house or- chestra. treas- York, Lew West Joins’ Carrell Agency CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—Lew West, who has been booking vaudeville in the thea- ters of the National Theater Corporation for two years and who has just taken ver the bookings of the Andrew Karzas theaters in Chicago and Hammond, Ind., will be associated with the C. L. Carrell Theatrical Agency starting January 17. This string of houses plays vaudeville acts all week, with the bills splitting so that one set of acts plays each house Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and an- other set Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (with the exception of the Capitol, which plays a full week, opening on Monday) It also includes booking of National Theater Corporation’s Strat- ford Theater, 63d, near Halsted; Grove Theater, 76th and Cottage Grove, to- gether with Andrew Karzas*’ North Center Theater, Lincoln, Robey and Irving, and State Theater, Hammond, Ind. In addition to these houses Mr. West will supply all attractions for the Aragon and Trianon (Karzas’ ballrooms) from the Carrell agency and also for the new Woodlawn Theater (Karzas’) now ynder construction. The Aragon and Trianon are probably the most beautiful ball- rooms in the world. Fund Started by Albee Reaches Total of $15.000 NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The benefit fund started thru E. F. Albee and The Eve- ning Sun for the relief of the families of the men who were drowned in the Hudson River recently while on their way to work reached the total of $15,000. Mr. Albee started the fund with a contribution of $1,000 and also ar- ranged a benefit show last week. has Ross Gorman Steps Out To Do Saxophone Single NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Ross Gorman is discarding his orchestra and will do a “single”, opening some time this week, according to reports He will do a sax act and play both vaudeville and picture houses. Gorman has piloted one of the fronte line rank orchestras for several years and is well known in the ffeld. Three-Men Comedy Turn Gets 12 Weeks From K.-A, NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Mays, Burt and Fenn, new three-men Rathskeller act for the Fast, has received a K.-A. route of 12 weeks thru the Morris & Feil igency. 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et ee eo et The Billt 16 Fally Markus Sets Fast Booking Pace More Houses Added—One Pres- entation Stand—lIs in This Field Strong NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Fally Markus is running away with the lead in the independent field in the number of houses receiving attractions thru his agency, having added more houses to his list this week, with negotiations on for others of importance on which announcements will be ready soon. The pace Markus is set- ting gains a portion of its impetus in his larger and larger invasion each week of the presentation field. He has found that there are many picture houses using straight films only that are interested in using one or two large offerings under different day policies Houres added this week are the New Hendrix Theater. at Pitkin avenue and Hendrix street. Brooklyn, which will use four acts of vaudeville under a perma- nent policy, and the Englewood Theater, Englewood, N. J., which inaugurated presentations this week. The Englewood, operated by Sam Perry, played vaudeville years ago, but has been devoted to straight pictures during the last three years. The first attraction booked this week as a presentation was Captain Kidd’s Cabaret, a full-stage novelty. From the beginning of this season Markus has been making a strong bid for the presentation bookings, and thru his own efforts and those of his field men has induced film theaters to put on stage attractions as a means of keeping step with the trend of the times and to meet increasing competition. So _ far those houses that have tried presentation acts report encouraging results. These in- elude many neighborhood houses _ in Greater New York and theaters in New York, New Jersey. Long Island and the New England States. Markus is reluctant to admit he is a big presentation booker, holding that the picture-heuse act is vaudeville under an- other name and in slightly different dress. He covers himself in “digging” for this business by calling his wares “vaudeville for motion picture presenta- tion’’. Another Stand for Coutts; / Knickerbocker Activities: YORK, 10.—The Oakland NEW Jan. Theater, Warwick, was last week added to the up-State stands of the John E Coutts Vaudeville Circuit. This hous: will hereafter play pictures daily and last-half vaudeville. The acquisition of inferred in last week’s Bill- hoard. will be followed by the addition of several other split-week stands before the end of the month. Among the acts booked last week thru the Knickerbocker Vaudeville Exchange, directly operated by Coutts, which are slated to open today are the Rickards, in Montreal; The Brighton Revue, in Platts- this house, burg; Rita Mura and Boys, in Quebec; Robinson’s Cabaret Revue, a_ six-people flash act, in Rome; McNeal and Bradley, in Quebec, and the Frances Riker Revue, in Plattsburg. Acts for openings the last half of this week are Stepping Along, an eight-people revue, in Fulton; Vernon and Shaw, in Rome; Morelli and O’Brien, in Oneida, and the Marjon Dancers, in Newton Sandy and Joe Kirk yesterday in Newark. New K.-A. Acts Open NEW YORK, Jan 10.—The Olowan Quartet, the Jolly Bandits and Sandre and Bekefi and Company, the trio booked week K.-A. Time, open today The Olowan act, a irn, opens at the Orpheum Brooklyn The Bandits, comprising nine men in a singing and danc- showed for Coutts ands. singing ti Jolly ing routine, opens in North Adams, Mass., and the Sandre-Bekefi offering, billed Over Here From Over There, opens in Mount Vernon and plays the last half of this week at Keith’s Jersey City Theater. Ben Edwards’ Latest Act NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Misses Os- borne, Ringwall, Travis and Ducore, all ratives of various Southern States, have signed by Ben Edwards, producer and artistes’ representative, for a new singing act, which will be ready for a K.-A. showing next week. The quartet will appear under the billing of Ben Edwards’ Singers. been The wu.-oard, January 15, 1927 Wants $60,000 From Albee As Commissions on Loan NEW YORK, Jan. Court Justice Lydon, yesterday, issued an order in behalf of James J. Powers, directing ke. F. Albee to appear before the court January 19, at which time he will be asked about $60,000 in commissions which Powers alleges is due him from the vaudeville magnate. Powers, who describes himself as a financial adviser and consultant to theat- rical business men, filed affidavits to the effect that he initiated negotiations for Mr. Albee which resulted last March in a large loan of additional capital to the B. F. Keith Theatrical Corporation. Last March the vaudeville organiza- tion floated a $6,000,000 bond for the purpose of further expanding the cir- cuit, particularly the building program. §.—Supreme issue Passeri Revue Booked For Stanley Houses NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Passeri’s Ro- mantic Revue, a nine-people semi-operatic offering with Phelan and Frances, ball- room dance exponents, has been booked for a seven-week tour of the Stanley Theaters, opening Monday at Buffalo. Syracuse, jaltimore, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are scheduled to follow, with the probability that additional time will be secured for a Southern tour. The featured dance team of Phelan and Frances is under the directing man- agement of Fred Le Quorne. DeKalb, Brooklyn, Plans Innovation Would Slash “Vaude. Bill and Put in Tab. Stock Company as Filler BROOKLYN, N. Y., Jan. 10.—An in- novation in program structure in Greater New York independent vaudeville circles is planned by Small-Straussberge for its recently acquired De Kalb Theater here, playing split-week vaudeville and films Under the contemplated policy S. & S would cut the vaudeville shows to three acts on each half and use a musical comedy tab. to fill the gap, changing the tab. on the same basis. For the produc- tion of these tabs. a permanent stock company would be engaged. A few details have to be worked out before the plan is made a certainty, but it looks like an assured step, according to best information. Fally Markus is booking the vaudeville into the De Kalb, which before S. & S. took it over was a Sun-Keeney stand. Scenario Writer Does Sketch NEW YORK. Jan. 10.—A Man of Peace, a one-act playlet of the Kentucky mountains, written by Joseph Jackson, scenario writer for Famous Players, has been accepted for vaudeville production. The sketch was offered recently at tertainment at the Writers’ Club an en- ee te Se as a te ee . * me : R Vee VAUDEVILLE ARTISTES from the bill at the Ritz Theaicr. Bicminoham Ala.. and some of the youngsters for whom they gave a holiday show at the Alabama Boys’ Industrial School. East Lake. Ala The showfolk are left to right, John Kilduff, of May and Kilduff; Wally Sharpless. William Conway. Myra Lee, Mrs Harry Weiss, Frank Wilbur and Harry Weiss, new manager of the Ritz Theater. By vote of the local union, the entire Ritz orchestra of 12 members, under the direction of Al Plante, supplied music for the acts. Paul A. Wiebe, resident hospital officer, has been arranging a holiday show for the boys for the last five years. Keith-Albee Bookings NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—June and Irene Melva,.and Bert Coleman, who presents whistling and ukulele entertainment, were booked last week on the K.-A. Circuit. Both acts open today in Bridgeport and Watertown, respectively. Other acts opening this week on the same time are Prince Tino and La Belle in a nine- reople act in which are also appearing Roy Strom, tenor, and the Roval Balkan Sextet, and William C. Pike and Or- chestra, a 10-man offering. Hart and Hall, also booked last week, will open in their singing and comedy act Janu- ary 17 in Cross Keys, playing in Potts- ville the last half of the week. Alger, Fine and Caporal Will Resume Work Soon Alger, Fine and Caporal, who were obliged to lay off owing to the serious illness of Hazel Alger’s mother, Mrs. Mary Alger, who died January in Cor- bin, Ky., will resume work soon in De- troit. Lew Fine, formerly with Holly- wood Scandals on the Mutual Burlesque Circuit, pi ssed thru Cincinnati last week cn his way to Corbin, where the members of the act will remain until they start on their bookingr again. Max Richards of Chicago is handling the act. ‘ Opening of Cameo Theater. Jersey City. Is Postponed NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Cameo Jersey City, new house erected by the Katinsky Enterprises, will open next Monday instead of Wednesday, as at. first planned. It will add another vaudveille stand to the Jersey City territorv and will play five acts on each half. with fea- ture pictures The Cameo is located in the Greenville section and _ represents modern features of present-day theater construction. Fally Markus will book e house, New Roger Gray Act NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Roger Gray, who has appeared as comedian in Broad- way productions, is rehearsing a comedy and dance offering that will play a break- in engagement the last half of this week Brunswick, N. J., prior to a local showing for presentation over one of the larger circuits The Gray at New offering and Girls will be billed as and include Ellen Marjorie Sutter, Catherine C and Etna toss as semble dancers, Roger Best, rrington, and en- Hughes and Manwaring are handling the act for presentation over the Keith-Albee Circuit with the Meyer North office doing likewise for the Loew Circuit. l* bg Speciality Dempsey and Hoff May Play for Loew NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—With an en- couraging collection of big-name con- tracts for use this season already in its possession the Marcus Loew Booking Fx- change is still combing the market for better and bigger available material. In the past several days representatives and agents of the Loew Circuit have been making advances toward the acquisition of Jack Dempsey, who has already shown his mettle as a_ box-office attraction to Loew folk, and Charley Hoff, world’s champton pole-vaulter. Dempsey is said to be receptive to a return engagement for Loew. When he played the State Theater in November, 1924, the former puglistic champion es- tablished a box-office record that has hot yet been broken at that house—not even by Gene Tunney, whose: recent State stand involved four shows a day as against Dempsey’s three Dempesrey’s local popularity has been proved by re- cent demonstrations of fight fans; these = notwithstanding his surrender of the championship _ belt. Negotiations, ac- cording to report, are being carried on directly between Loew agents and Demp- sey. Interest was heightened in the ru- mored Dempsey tour after newspapers carried stories of the possibility of a re- turn fight with Tunney. Hoff, who several weeks ago broke in an act with Helen Lyons, formerly of Sabin and Lyons, on the K.-A. Time, is considered an excellent buy from both and entertainment standpoints. pole vaulter experienced difficulties with the Amateur Athletic Union over playing the K.-A. dates, but he was finally restored to good standing in the athletle organization. Joe Flaum, Loew artistes’ representative, is negotiating with Hoff for the Loew tour. It is im- plied that should the Loew proposition prove financially attractive Hoff wil! forego his efforts to please the A. A. U officials and accept the vaudeville offer as a better all-round bet than the reten- tion of his amateur status Hoff’s K.-A booking was handled by the Rose & Cur- tis office. “Dainty Marie’ Meeker’ Preparing New Production The NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—‘“Dainty Marie” Meeker, who prides herself on being the only aerialist ever headlined over the K.-A Circuit, will soot open in an elaborate five-people comedy and stunt ect. The offering will be programed only « Dainty Marie and Company, no indica- tion being given in the exploitation and billing as to its “surprise” routine The act will include most of Miss Meeker's original gymnastic bits Interpolated bv e-fire comedy In her support will ear Eunice Meeker, Mrs. Bert Cole, Thelma Morck and Car! Hupel Act for George B. Adams NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—George B. Adams, formerly of Blossom Time, is breaking in on the independent time in a four-people act, Jt'’s a Gift, My Roy, It’s a Gift, which is being handled by the Raymond Hodgedon office. Estelle Dean, who was recently seen in Roger Gray's act, is the featured dancer in Adams first vaudeville vehicle Miss Dean was placed with the act thru Dorothy Phillips, of the Murray Phillips office. The act will shortly begin a tour of the K.-A Time. McConnell %* Wese Showing New Two-Act NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Kitty MecCon- nell and Ed West are playing thelr first Eastern dates this week in a new act, A Lesson in Golf, splitting stands be- tween Poughkeepsie and Newbure The pair played over Western circuits for more than a year, reaching here last week to offer their act to bookers under the direction of the Bald & Calvert office Miss McConnell is one of the original McConnell Sisters Gerber’s ‘“‘Jesters’’ Booked ; For Pan. at Record Price NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Gerber's Jest- ers, new flash act from the Alex Gea&ber workshop, with Harry Seymour featured, has been signed for a tour of the Pan Time. It is scheduled to open in Newark February 7. The salary received on the Pan. contract is sald to set a new record for a flash act, being considerably over the $1,000 mark. 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—~— ~~ \ 4 Orch. Couldn’t Play This Act’s Music NEW YORK, Jan. 8 — An unprece- dented complication arose out of a sched- uled last-half date at the Hill Theater, Newark, N. J., for Little Bits of Vaude- ville, a dance flash featuring Fifi Arnaut, which was unable to fill the engagement owing to alleged inability of the house orchestra to play the act’s music. Various charges and counter charges have been made as a result of the situa- tion, but no complaint, so far as is known, has been made to the Vaudeville Managers’ Protective Association. According to Miss Arnaut, when she and her company, including Dawn Ash- ton, Nick Pitter, Blanche Sweet and Patricia Blinn, arrived at the theater early Thursday morning for rehearsal they were informed that the five house musicians could not play their special musical numbers Miss Arnaut claims the theater canceled her engagement aft- er efforts had been made to straighten matters out. Fally Markus, who booked the act, stated Miss Arnaut asked that the act be canceled since the theater could not play it with its own music. Miss Arnaut has a pay-or-play con- tract. She gives no indication as to whether steps for liquidated damages will be taken. Cancellation of the pay- -play contract by mutual not a violation. consent is “Chicago Nightingales’ Slated for Eastern Tour NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—J. Frank Terry and his Chicago Nightingales, a 10-piece colored band unit, widely known in the Middle West, will reach here in about two weeks to be routined for vaudeville presentation under the personal direction of Wesley Bald and Bob Calvert, local artistes’ representatives. The Terry or- ganization has been holding forth in Chicago ballrooms and night clubs for more than two years, playing record en- gagements in the better known resorts of the city. Each of the instrumentalists is versatile, and the Bald-Calvert office has already prepared an elaborate act for the colored unit. The revamped Terry act will be given a major circuit showing mn one of the local houses early in Feb- ruary . Pantages House Grabs Front-Page Publicity MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8.—The Alhambra Theater, Pantages house, and James Mullen, artiste, playing the house this week, landed on the front page of The Wisconsin News earlier in the week as the result of a speech made by Mullen from the stage, in which he pleaded for a fair trial for Ty Cobb and Tris Speak- er, ball players, under bageball graft charges in Chicago. Mullen was a star outfielder with the Philadelphia National League team be- fore entering vaudeville. In winding up his act he availed himself of an encore to deliver the speech. 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Long... ‘ .50 Glazed Tarleton, All Colors, 52 In 39 Gold Designed Duvetyne, All Colors. Yd. .95 123 South tith St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. COSTUMES TO HIRE FOR EVERY PURPOSE. Loew Agents Will Fete Lubin NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—J. H. Lubin, general manager of the Marcus Loew jooking Exchange, who will sail January 23 for his annual winter trip to Havana, will be the, guest of honor January 21 at a beefsteak dinner in the Friars’ Club. The event will mark the formal bon voyage expression of Loew artistes’ rep- resentatives and his associates in the Loew organization. The arrangements for the fete are progressing favorably under the supervision of Sam Baerwitz, Irving Yates, Dave Rose, Harry A. Shea and Charles Fitzpatrick, officers of the agents’ organization. Saenger-Ehrlich Enterprise Holds Annual Banquet-Ball SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 8&—The Saenger-Ehrlich Enterprise held its an- nual banquet and ball for employees of the organization at the Youree Hotel on New Year's Eve Speeches by Harry Ehrlich, vice- were made president of the firm; Simon Ehrlich, treasurer; Henry Seel, directing manager of the Strand in this ecflty, and Howard Swain, man- ager of local picture housés. The Star Syncopators furnished music for dancing. The Ehrlichs had as their guests the following acts from the Strand: Five Honey Boys, Al Sheriff and Company, Marion Mills, Grace and Eddie Parks, and the Kerr and Weston Revue. Others present included Bus Jones and ris Strand Theater stage crew, consisting of Eddie Little, J. F. Walker, Eddie Moore, Johnnie Doran and H. H. Har- rison; George E. Findley and wife. Mrs. Howard Swain, Mrs. Marie Schuyler, Caroline Engberg, N. S. Laird and wife, FE. A. Clifford tle: FE. M. Daugherty, Eddie Schultz, assistant leader of the Strand orchestra; Rey Norton, house de- tective: W. H. Ousler, treasurer; Col. and wife. Mrs. E. A. Lit- Strand organist: Joseph LeGault, of the Strand orches- tra; the 12 Strand usherettes,. P. W. Lee and wife, Tom Hasty, C. E. Reich- ler, M. D. Delehunt, Harry Oliphant and wife, Mrs. Johnnie Doran. Mrs. H. H. Harrison, Mrs. J. F. Walker and others. More Vaude. Offices Move Into Larger Space NEW YORK, Jan. 10.— Keith-Albee and affiliated circuits and departments continue to move into larger quarters, particularly in the Bond Building at 1560 Broadway. Within the next week the B. S. Moss organization will move from the seventh floor of the Palace Theater Building to the eighth floor of the Bond. Newly arranged, ‘ decorated and partitioned offices agg being com- pleted wherein the Peerless Film. Booking Company, a K.-A. affiliation, will occupy one end, and the Moss Circuit about three-fourths of the remainder of the space. A feature will be the home-like atmosphere of B. S. Moss’ private office. A fireplace, bath and private exits are in the plans. As soon as the new floor added to the Palace Theater Building is completed within the coming month, the Keith- Albee law department will move into part of it from their present offices on the sixth floor. The vacated legal de- partment will be consolidated with the big-time booking floor adjoining it. The new floor will also have a much-needed meeting room for the executives and theater managers. John McKee Franchised NEW YORK, Jan. 8. — John McKee, who has been associated with the Paul Durand offices for the last several years is starting out on his own next week, armed with a Ketth-Albee and Orpheum franchise granted him by Edwin G Lauder, Jr., vice-president of the former circuit He has a Mumber of desirable acts ready to go on his books He is the son of Sam McKee, formerly a mem- ber of The Morning Telegraph staff ana for the past two years with the Me- Kenna-Muller Advertising Agency. It handles most of the K.-A. business. Elsie Janis K.-A. Tour To Start March 13 in Wash. NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Elsie Janis has been signed for another tour of the big- time houses, and is scheduled to open the week of March 13 at Keith's, Wash- ington. This house is the nearest bic- time stand to the point where she will close her present concert engagements. Incidentally, she has always been con- sidered a favorite in the capital. Reserved-Seat Policy At Mayfair Theater NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The Mayfair Theater, Brooklyn, latest addition to the chain operated by the F. R. A. Operating Corporation, that opened its doors about three months ago with a policy of five vaudeville acts booked by S Sam Bernstein, in conjunction with a featured film, has been playing to such capacity audiences since its opening that the directing man- agers have made the orchestra floor re- served during the week-day performances. The unreserved policy will remain in force for the entire balcony, while the entire theuse will revert to its former policy for the Saturday and Sun- day shows. Max A. Cooper, former manager of the Criterion and Rialto theaters, New York, moré recently manager of the Mayfair Theater, has transferred his activities te the managing of the Albermarle Thea- ter, a motion picture theater in Brook- Iyn, also operated by the F. R. A. firm Harry Lewis, former manager of the oid Olympic Theater, Brooklyn, has _ been engaged to succeed Mr. Cooper at the Mayfair Theater. Edmund Brandhorst, former treas- urer at the Rialto Theater, New York, likewise service expert for the Publix organizations, remains as assistant man ager, and with the assistance of Lucille Castiglie, Ruth Olsen, Grace Thompson, Ethel Whiteford, Frieda Freshman and Thelma Hansen, who comprise. the usherette corps, has installed into the Mayfair a service bureau similar to the one now in vogue at most of the larger presentation houses in this city. Stanley Mroczek, former first violinist at the Albee Theater, Brooklyn, is leader of the eight-piece syncopating house or- chestra. Lew West Joins’ Carrell Agency CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—Lew West, who has been booking vaudeville in the thea- ters of the National Theater Corporation for two years and who has just taken over the bookings of the Andrew Karzas theaters in Chicago and Hammond, Ind., will be associated with the C. L. Carrell Theatrical Agency starting January 17. This string of houses plays vaudeville acts all week, with the bills splitting so that one set of acts plays each house Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and an- other set Wednesday, Thursday, Friday nd Saturday (with the exception of the Capitol, which plays a full week, opening on Monday) It also includes booking of National Theater Corporation’s Strat- ford Theater, 63d. near Halsted; Grove Theater, 76th and Cottage Grove, to- gether with Andrew Karzas’ North Ce Theater, Lincoln, Robey and Irving, and State Theater, Hammond, Ind. In addition to these houses Mr. West will supply all attractions for the Aragon and Trianon (Karzas’ ballrooms) from the Carrell agency and also for the new Woodlawn Theater (Karzas’) now pnder construction. The Aragon and Trianon are probably the most beautiful ball- rooms in the world. Fund Started by Albee Reaches Total of $15.000 NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The benefit fund started thru E. F. Albee and The Eve- ning Sun for the relief of the families of the men who were drowned in the Hudson River recently while on their way to work has reached the total of $15,000. Mr. Albee started the fund with a contribution of $1,000 and also ar- ranged a benefit show last week. nter Ross Gorman Steps Out To Do Saxophone Single NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Ross Gorman is discarding his orchestra and will do a opening some time this week, rccording to reports He will do a sax act and play both vaudeville and picture houses. Gorman has piloted one of the fronte line rank orchestras for several years and is well known in the ffteld. Three-Men Comedy Turn | Gets 12 Weeks From K.-A, NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Mays, Burt and Fenn, new three-men Rathskeller act for the East, has received a K.-A. route “single” of 12 weeks thru the Morris & Feil agency. The act played some time for the Loew closed, The Billboard, January 15, No de Gray Hair Don’t think a hair need remain streaked with gray—or even very gray. For over ten years men and women whose hair was once blonde, auburn, brown or black have suc- cesefully used Kolor-Bak to restore color to their gray hair. Today they haven't theelicht- est visible traceof gray. Nor can you tell they ever used anything on their hair. Kolor-Bak is aclean, coloriess liquid that has restored youthful appearance to hundreds of thousands. Aseasy toapply as water, itrequires no experimenting with samples of your hair. Just ask your dealer for Kolor-Bak. 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| Vaudeville Notes FLORENZ ZIEGFELD gave a theater Party at the Hippodrome, New York, last Wednesday night in honor of the Ziegfeld Follies Shudowgraph. ART HENRY AND COMPANY in the two-people skit, A Rehearsal, was booked last week on the K.-A. Time. The offering will play its first date on the circuit at one of the break-in family stands this week. JIM AND CARRIE HUGHES, offer- ing their comedy and singing act, A Dog- gone Good Time, opened for K.-A, Janu- ary 6 at the Greenpoint Theater, Brook- lyn. DAVID RUBINOFF, violinist, better known in the concert realm as Rubinoff, was booked last week on the Loew Time thru the Wil- liam Morris office. Rubinoff, who has already played the entire Loew picture house’ route, will open his vaudeville tour January 17 at the Victoria Thea- ter, New York. His repertoire com- prises a_ blending of classics and jazz pieces. BARRETT AND CUNEEN, a mixed team routined in a rube comedy skit, opened for Loew Janu- ary 10 at the American Theater, New York. They bill their act Looking for run, Gus Adams, New York artists’ representative, arranged the booking. David Rubinoff OLGA COOK, formerly with the Blossom Time and The Student Prince companies, will shortly reach New York, where she will show her singing and piano act before major circuit bookers under the direction of Ben Edwards. Miss Cook is currently finishing time on the Orpheum and Interstate circuits. MILDRED LEO CLEMENS and Her Filipino Ramblers in a reroutined orches- tra and dancing novelty, Moonlight on the Pacific, played showing dates for K.-A. last week, splitting stands between Fort Chester and South Norwalk. The act carries 10 people and features Margaret Olstowski, danseuse. Ben Edwards is the agent. BOB LARRY’S ENTERTAINERS in their 11-people act, A Trip Thru Novelty- land, were booked on the K.-A. Time, epening last week on family stands near York. The Pat Casey office is handling the act. EVERETT McCOOEY AND DICK BYRNE, sons of Brooklyn political lead- ers, made their vaudeville debut January 10 at the Flatbush Theater, Brooklyn. The pair, under .the direction of Louis Speilman, at this writing, has not been penciled in for further da.es. The fa- thers of the team are John H. McCooey, Kings County Democratic Chairman, and New James Byrne, Boro President of Brooklyn. BETTY AND BETH DODGE, Ameri- can girls home after musical comedy triumphs in Europe. will make their first vaudeville appearance in North America February 7 in Toronto for the K.-A. Time. They will play the Palace, New York, several weeks later under the direction of Bob Mack, of the Pat Casey office. WILFRED BERRICK AND LILY PEAN HART, in a comedy and singing act, were booked last week on the Loew Time, plays ing their first en- gagement January 10 at the Melba Theater, Brooklyn. The pair are under the direction of the Mandel & Rose of- fice. Miss Hart is the daughter of the late George Dean, sports writer. THE THREE LONDONS, Mabel Drew, Archer Bele ford, and Hall and Dexter and Band will comprise the Loew Southern tour road show slated to open January 17 at the State Theater, Norfolk. Lily Dean Hart 18 The Dillboard, January 15 1927 THE NETTIE JANOWSKY TROUPE, « human juggling act carrying three men and two girls, was booked last week on the K.-A. Time. The offering had been playing in and around New York tor Loew the past several months. CLIFF HALL AND JUNE ROGERS «pened for Loew last week, splitting be- tween the American and Melba theaters, New York. The pair are offering a skit billed as Poor Li'l Bug. They are vnder the direction of Mark Leddy. SMITH AND COLTON COMPANY in A Golf Fantasy was booked last week on the K.-A. Time. The act, which car- ried eight people, opens this week around New York. BETTY SAGE AND JOEY ALLEN, presenting Harry Conn's skit, After the Honeymoon, will open shortly on the K.- A. Time under the direction of Jack Lewis. SAVOY AND MANN in their comedy skit, Oh, Is He Dumb, were booked last week for a tour of the Keith-Albee Time. The pair will open next week at a stand undecided under the direction of the Marty Forkins office. FONTAINE AND POWELL, aerialists, will open on the Keith-Albee Time at an undecided stand the last half of this week. The team is under the personal direction er Paul Durand. CARROLL AND OAKS, billed as The Last of the Four Hundred, were booked last week for a tour of the Eastern houses of the K.-A. Time. They will play their first stand shortly under the direction of the Nat Sobel office. PICKARD AND PAL, a seal novelty presented by Pickard and his trained amphibian, is slated for a Keith-Albee route, opening next week at one of the New York stands. AND MARTY NANCY, a dancing und singing team, was booked last: week on the K.-A. Time thru the Dave Sablos- hy office. THE THREE McKINLEY GIRLS in a song, dance and musical revue, will open shortly on the Keith-Albee Circuit. Also booked on the K.-A. Time last week was the Toby Wells Trio, comedy acro- bats, who are under the direction of the tose & Curtis office. FRANKLYN D'AMORE opened for Loew last week with split engagements between the Ameri- can and Victoria theaters, New York. D'Amore is offering A Vaude- ville Surprise, as- sisted by Mickey Lopell and = Ethel Truesdale. Alex Hanlon is handiing the bookings. THE KAS E- WELL SISTERS. an act consisting of three girls—an- other sister having been added to the Franklyn D’Amore former team— opened for Loew January 10 in White Plains. The trio, offering a routine of dancing and aerial novelties, was booked direct. DAVE SABLOSKY last week booked Charles H. Thompson for a tour of K.-A. Time. Thompson was formerly in The Student Prince and the Heidelberg Stu- dent Chorus. JACK INGLIS AND JEAN BREEN in a comedy skit, Two of the Neighbor's Children, were »ookcec last week cn the Keith-Albee Circuit Ihe *cam under the personal direction of Treat Matthews. FLAGLER BROTHERS AND RUTH cpened for Loew January 10 at the Mel- ba Theater, Brooklyn. The trio is slated for the Greeley Square Theater, New York, the last half of this week. The 2ct, which comprises singing, dancing and comedy, is being handled by Arthur Horowitz. GOLDIE AND ROSE, a girl team in a comedy routine billed As You Were, were booked last week on the Loew Time. They will open shortly under the direc- tion of the Irving Yates office. RYKER AND McDOUGAL, banjoists, are breaking in their two- act on the K.-A. Time, having been booked last week thru the Ben Edwards Office. singing LEON AXD BEBE, specialty dancers at the Monte Carlo, New York, joined Davis & Newhoff’s Secrets of 1926 at Loew’s Delancey Theater, New York, last half of this week. FRANK McCORMICK has been en- gaged by Davis & Newhoff to succeed Al Roy as juvenile specialty dancer with the Lyons and Wakefield Revue at the Willis Theater, New York, next week. DUTCHIE, man and novelty offering, will split next week's opening engagement on the Loew Circuit between the Ameri- can and the Boulevard Theaters, New York. DUTCH AND woman perch and NELLIE ARNAUT AND BROTHERS, appearing at the State Theater, Mon- treal, this week, will rcturn to New York to fulfill several local engagements ar- ranged thru the Al Grossman office. The dancing and musical novelty offering will open Monday at the Premier Theater with the Hillside scheduled for the last half. LUCILLE KESSEL, formerly violin soloist and director of the Eleven Musi- cal Misses, which a toured the Or- pheum Circuit suc- cessfully, is now in a three act, which is known as Sally, Trene and Mary. The other young women of the com- bination are Ger- trude Rian, pianist, and Mona Smith, soprano, The three girls were at the New Square Thea- ter at Ottumwa, Ia., Christmas Day and staged a Christmas party with others of the Lill at the Ottumwa Hotel at which Miss lvessel was Santa Claus. Lucille Kessel STEVE MULROY, of Mulroy, Me- Neece and Ridge, is rejoining the act after a week's absence owing to the death of his mother in Cincinnati the week before last. was 74 years old. H. CHARLES ROBINSON, while re- hearsing in Chicago with S. M. Klein's movie sketch and the “wonder dog”, Puella De Beauty, was called suddenly to his home in Syracuse by the sudden iilness of his mother and will remain at home indefinitely. Mrs. Jeremiah Mulroy TUXIE ONDEK has left the cast of Castles in the Air and has returned to vaudeville with his own act. KELLAR AND DARE opened their new piano and singing act for Loew Mon- Cay at Hoboken, N. J. The Delancey Theater, New York, is scheduled for the last half. GOSS AND BARROWS are splitting their opening Loew engagement this week between the Delancey Theater, New York, and Hoboken, N. J., in their comedy skit Good Morning Lady. MISS DARNELL has been engaged by Harry Downing as*a dancing specialist for his singing and dancing act appear- ing over the Loew Circuit under the di- rection of Al Grossman. Miss Lane. for- mer partner of Downing, is rehearsing for a stellar role in the road company of The Girl Friend. BRYANT AND REHAN are rehears- ing their eight-people flash offering shortly to break in out of town prior to a New York shoring for presentation over one of the major circuits under the direction «6f Al ssman. The six girls will off specialties and ensemble num- bers while Varlc Paul will do the sing- ing. EARL AND JOY GREGG have com- menced an _ indefinite engagement in vaudeville for the Bert Levey Circuit, working west to the Pacific Coast. They are to be in California some time this month, to begin booking there. The name of the Gregg act is Airs and Er- rors, singing and _ talking. Mr. Gregg has just closed an engagement with the Ralph Moody Players, Madrid Théater, Kansas City, Mo. DOLLY MALONE, of Kid Fon is visiting in Dallas as a guest of her brother, Chas. T. Malon formerly of Ringling Bros.’ Circus She has just completed a tour on the Keith Circuit, coming direct from Chicago. In Dallas she gave several provrams over ra- rio station WFAA. She leaves for New York January 15 to sign a contract for her new act for the Western Vaudeville Circuit. Dose teen ae Sponsoring the Alice eyo Revuer which was last we - cepted for a Keithe ang Albee Circuit route. Supporting Miss Deyo in featured roles are the dance team of Bonnie and Berri, Ray- mond Locke, Sallie Cotes and Henry Haig. The act is being handled by Norman Jefferies, Philadelphia ar- tistes’ representae tive. PAUL DEWEES, exploited as the world’s champion Alice Deyo Black - Bottom : dancer, opened January 10 in Meadville on the K.-A. Time: He is presenting a dancing and musical act with the as- sistance of his Castilian Serenaders. CHICK REED and Claire Lorenzo have completed rehearsals of their act and wil] open shortly in Boston. Miss Lorenzo will feature her Egyptian dance and aerial iron jaw in the act, and Reed will do soft-shoe; dancing. Both have had long experience in musical comedy and burlesque. REGINALD KNARR and_ Eleanore Rella are playing their comedy sketch, The Battle Cry of Freedom, on the Del- mar Time in Florida. After closing in the South they will resume their Eastern Keith Time. MANAGER BUDDY HOOTON, of the America Theater, Denver, Col., e: tained the artistes appearing on the New Year's bill with a dinner dance at the ter- Albany Hotel, following the midnight performance which played to standing room. only. 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The first is a double senti- mental! ballad done in sympathetic man- ner quite effectively, the second Casey’s Shes Still My Baby specialtty, the third another sentimental ballad by Miss Buck- ridge, followed by a South Sea Isle jazz number ending with baby uke accompa- niment, and for a close both join in har- monizing Marquita in front of a Spanish set. A male accompanist offers a solo on the ivories during a change of costume. The continuity is well arranged and moves at a fairly fast tempo. Miss Buck- ridge possesses a winsome personality, excellent soprano voice, and an easy style of delivery. Casey makes a virile ap- pearance and has an excellent baritone voice. Of the material they have to work with, the waltz number with its sample of ballroom dancing .is rather mild and could be eliminated to advantage. Cos- tumes and hangings are attractive. J. B. S. Mary and Florence Nash In Edgar Allen Woolf's New One-Act Play, FATE’S MESSENGER Staged by the Author. | re Mary Nash SOMO THAT. c cccccseccses Florence Nash PE cuecccansasseue Emilie Montrose SCENE—Mrs. Darnell’s Apartment. Reviewed Monday matinee, January 3, at the Palace Theater, New York. Style Maylet. Setting—In three (interior). Time—Eighteen minutes. The Nash sisters come to the two-a- day for a short tour in a vehicle which gives Mary sufficient scope for her pow- ers to portray the drug addict, a role remindful of her work in The Man Who Came Back. Florence Nash, as a woman detective, has the comedy-drama part, working in a rough-and-ready style—but withal good naturedly. The playlet has some true-to-life action and being well acted, makes good entertainment. The opening dialog revolves around the maid in blackface, who is upset by a mysterious voice over the phone, asking for her mistress. Later the woman of the house arrives and there is talk of a package having arrived. She is per- turbed and it is plain that someone has been trailing her. She tells the maid not to let anyone in, but after she retires a woman manages to work her way in and secure information from the maid. Subsequently the visitor proves to be a detective of the narcotic squad looking for the woman of the house and her eache of drugs. After the maid hurries away, the talk and action is between the two sisters, who recognize each other at once. It seems the drug addict has had her own ideas on living and there follows the usual combat between a _ person crazed for drugs and one determined to break the other of the habit. Also there is mention of the departed mother in melodrama style. They finally agree it must have been fate which saw to it that a sister should be the detective. M. H. S. Gary and Baldi Reviewed Monday evening, January 3, at the Mayfair Theater, Brooklyn. Style, —Comedy and singing. Setting—One (special). Time—Fourteen minutes. The scene of the team’s comedy is in front of a special drop depicting a house and garage, with cut-out doors for each. On the opening the man, in chauffeur at- tire, is seen polishing a car, painted on the drop. The girl enters as a housemaid. It seems the man is in love with her, but is jealous of the policeman. Subse- quent patter is for the most part enter- taining and kept the audience tittering continuously at this performance. The idea of the skit is consistently carried thruout and is broken well with a senti- mental ballad by the man. Using a “wop” dialect, he is a very clever comedian, likewise the possessor of a rich tenor voice, while the woman makes an excellent foil gor him. The offering stopped the show cold when re- viewed. a : 5 Meyer Golden’s Cuban Nights Reviewed Wednesday evening, January 5, at Loew’s Gates Theater, Brooklyn. Style—Song and dance revue. Setting— Full stage (cycs). Time—Fourteen min- utes. The three men and four girls are talented entertainers, altho handicapped by their unfamiliarity with English. The opening is a vocal ensemble offered by two couples seated at tables and a petite waitress. Another couple enters from the center for a fast and graceful ball-room tango bit. The couples of the opening vocal ensemble give another Latin. The girl in the waitress role is next seen in a castanet and whirling bit, time-beating accompaniment being supplied by the others with bean-filled bottles. The mixed quartet follow with a pantomimic version of O Sole Mio. The closing bit, an apache version, is easily the best. This is given by the couple seen in the tango. The pair con- verse excitedly in an Italian patois and swing into the dance. The girl receives some rough treatment. She is thrown to the floor with considerable force, but Sromptly rises again like a lively rubber ball. The curtain drops on her prostrate form, but she is alive and smiling at the bows. Aside fom the apache finale there is nothing here that might be called novel E. E. S. Marie Harcourd Reviewed at the Mayfair Theater, Brooklyn. Style—Violin. Setting—One, Time—Eight minutes. Miss Harcourd is an attractive bru- nette, with an engaging personality, who makes a charming picture as she plays a violin with a repertoire of choicely se- lected nun.bers that kept the audience intensely interested when reviewed. Opening with classical selections Miss Harcourd showed good tone and tech- nique, then segued into a popular number, selling it well. Followed impressions of Miss Patricola playing Pal of My Cradle Days, likewise a favorite number of No- nette, the Gypsy violinist. The two lat- ter numbers were played artistically at this performance. However, the attack was good and the ensemble such that more than usual recognition was ac- corded, especially for this house. Her closing number is a medley of pop- ular airs interspersed with bars from La Paloma and other Spanish selections. Her offering is a vast improvement over her previous double vehicle with piano accompaniment. J. B. S. Frank De Voe and Company Reviewed Wednesday evening, January 5, at Loew’s Gates Theater, Brooklyn. Style—Singing and talking. Setting—In “One”. Timée—Twenty minutes. De Voe opens with a brief bit of droll patter. He doesn't try to be excruciating- ly funny; like the good showman that he is, he lets his looks and diction do the heaviest part of the job. He follows with a pit-accompanied pop. bit and next introduces his pianist, Eddie Willis. After a bit of joshing with Willis, De Voe swings into another pop. bit, accompanying the syncopated tempo with saxophone effects of the kind usually used by singing jazz band chaps. His Phantom of the Blues number proves a “wow”. The lighting plot blends ingeniously with the singing and accompanying recitation. A comedy song follows, leading to the closing sob bit, which is excellently arranged. Willis hums a chorus during the vocal inter- ludes of his partner. When reviewed De Voe got a con- sistently strong reception. E. E. S. Ballet Caprice Reviewed Monday matinee, January 3, at the Hippodrome, New York. Style— Dance flash. Setting—Specials, in full. Time—Twenty-three minutes. Another George Choos dance flash. Like most of his acts, it is beautifully and artistically staged, and another notable feature is that it does not in- clude a Black Bottom number, but rather fights shy of the commoner material. Broderick and Felson, dance team, and W. Wania, whirlwind specialty danc- BARNEY’S “LEADING THEATRICAL SHOE HOUSE” Improvee Vase Htuetrated) cececeseuce $6.00 Pair “EMfskes: Old Sitgpers Like New) 91.590 Pair SAP, $050 Pai = Largest Toe Dancing Slipper Manu- facturer in the World. BARNEY’S 233 West 42nd Street, ‘i NIM: NEW YORK ACCORDIONS Largest Manufac- turer of Accordions fn the World. 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“Evan Valentine, Wallace Eames, Morris & Greene Present Bert Gordon —in— DESPERATE —Wwith— SAM Florence Kern, Ra!ph Boyd and Celeste Crosby 300k by Harry Charles Greene Music by Chas. Maxwell Smith Reviewed Monday matinee, January 3, at the Palace Theater, New York. Style —Comedy with Setting—‘One” and full stage, Time—T wenty- five minutes. songs. special. Bert Gordon carries this act fairly well. It is an amusing novelty and can easily be built up as it goes along. Gordon does a sort of Yiddisher cowboy role in a travesty of Western melodrama, plus songs and a New York end as well. Opening is the return of Sam from the West. who meets his sweetheart in front of the house In answer to her queries about his being a hero he tells her how he killed Rattlesnake Bill, and the scene is changed to a border saloon, The usual characters of the gold prospector, the bad man, the Mexican beauty and others are there. Sam has things pretty much his own way and ends up by kill- ing the “bad man” Back in “one” again, the gold pros- pector, seeking Sam, meets the girl and tells her how it all really happeied. This version shows the same scene in part, with the bad man takirg a shot at Sam when last seen. The gold prospector has returned to tell Sam he had struck it rich, and due to $400 loaned him by Sam the latter is entitled to a share in the mine The closing scene is done with the aid of scrim and place drop, which depicts a memory to Sam, who is sing- ing. The remainder of the company har- monize nicely, as they do in earlier number M. H. S. Perry Mansfield Dancers —Featuring— Alice Mickey and Virginia Mansfield con eae SQUIRRELS AND GIRLS Reviewed Monday matinee, January 3, at Loew’s State Theater, New York. Style—Dancing and singing. Setting— Full special. Time—Fourteen min- utes. A beautiful production. The 11 girls includes Miss Mickey, who offers a classical vocal number and takes part in most of the ensembles, and Miss Mansfield, whose work is on the order of a premiere danseuse. The action is laid in one full-stage woodland setting. The opening is an interpretative number stage, cast of by 10 dressed jn squirrel costumes. Miss Mansfie - ‘ nte rs in an Alice in Wonderland abiliment, joining the others. The squirrels dress her in a pretty costume, and as they hop off one joins Miss Mansfield in a fishing panto- mime and dance. The next ensemble is a hoop dance in which nine girls twirl and roll the objects with grace. The for ations here are excellent, and par- ticular! leasing to the eye is the co- ordination between the nine when divided into three groups. Miss Mansfield’s solo bits comprise whirling, acrobatic and_ contortionist variations. Vhen reviewed, she was give . The act is brought t ( illoon ensemble by a quintét la rf dance by the entire company. both of these numbers marked by ents and effects. In Y he girls individually lored, gauzy silk, in a pretty forma- i irf designed as the E. E. 8. G. SHINDHELM Worn ESTB. 1866. 144 West 46th St., ATTENTION THEATRE MANAGERS NEW YORK. fy BERNARD LEVY, 1412 Cc Ast Ld K. HEIL Says: I sell MADISON'S BUDGET No. 19 with a guarantee of money back if not satisfactor) ONE DOLLAR; or, for $1.50 wi send you Nos. 18 and addresg is 1052 Third Avenue, New York, The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Shadowgraph Reviewed Monday matinee, January 3, at the Hippodrome, New York. Style— Novelty. Setting—Special. Time—Bight minutes. . Here’s a real “sight” act. It is the famous Shadowgraph effect, first intro- duced in Ziegfeld’s Follies several years ago, which, when the stage is viewed thru special glasses, the things that hap- pen appear as tho they would hit the viewer in the face. Dancers and others. with articles such as snakes, mops and other things one would not want to re- ceive in the full of the face, work behind a transparent screen hung in “one’’, on which their shadows are cast. As they approach the screen from behind, the ef- fect that they are nearing one is ac- complished. The act is booked in connection with George Choos’ new dance flash, Ballet Caprice, whose members take part in it. When reviewed here it closed the show. zz . ema : @) - _ — ——— ee eee ay FU G ae § — . r 5 eS S ALE — Pp g DA ‘ s) : = i : | dial , L
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vention Montmartre Revue ed Tuesday evening, January 4, De Kalb Theater, Brooklyn. Dancing and singing revue, Set- special, and full stage, inwa—In “one” 1. Time—Eighteen minutes. There are four men and three girls. One of the men offers tenor bits be- rween ensemble dance numbers, and a dat uuple is seen in tango, apache nd zio interpretations. An _ unat- tack i man takes a small part in the pantomime preceding the apache number and singles in a stepping specialty in which there is a profusion of wing and knee-drop novelties. The opening is a tambourine ensemble by two couples. Bits are given by the ronor and the featured dance couple, and then follows a Black Bottom by two virl The tenor appears for another ballad. and while he sings the “in one” drop is raised and a street scene Is pre- nted. Here two girls and three men a brief bit of Paris demi- monde pantomime. The dance couple is wgain seen in a nut pantomime bit, which , easily the best in the act. The finale in the cafe set comprises a conglomera- tepping featured by a Russian nee by one of the men. E. E. 8. engage in whirl da Sambo Four ved Tuesday evening, January 4, ot the De Kalb Theater, Brooklyn. Style —Singing and dancing. Setting—In “one”. Time—Ten minutes. A colored male quartet. Review They open in 1 typical “Dixie”? number, their attire, plush overalls and cotton pickers’ som- breros, in harmony with the theme. Their voices register fairly well, and their deportment is a happy medium be- tween too much pep and self-conscious- ness of the barber-shop harmony sort. The succeeding pop. bit is even better. One of the boys is later seen in‘an ec- strie stepping specialty which features ps and wings. One of the boys, a “wow” of a song- ter ffer a crooning ballad. He is later joined by the remaining trio in a n-shouting number, which went over with a bang when reviewed. Another pop. bit follows and leads into a stepping in which all of the boys jump in f¢ ecial stepping bits. This windup is fast, clever, and has many novel fea- tures. E. E. S&S. Princess Yvonne and Co. Reviewed Tuesday evening, January 4, at the De Kalb Theater, Brooklyn, Style —Mentalist novelty. Setting—Full stage, special. Time—Twenty-five minutes. When reviewed the routine proceeded thly as a well-oiled machine. work in astoundingly fast time; with more speed and precision majority of attractions of this Irving opens with a talk in which he ex] ! the gifts of Princess Yvonne. He is careful to interpolate that she no supernatural powers. The Princess appears to the accompaniment ! fanfare from the men in the pit. She her place on a throne in stage ind Irving binds her eyes, tal ball in her hands. She wraps ba‘l in a length of gauzy stuff and t the ensuing action remains as in continually rubbing the scarf ball as if attempting to make tinct the “pictures” she sees on ice, placing down to the floor, Irving stops ternate aisle seats, taking up n which questions were written by Princess Yvonne answers the ed queries in an appropriate Comedy answers appear regu- ut she avoids being offensive. tiating the three seat sections (isp-ays a stack of playing cards is patrons pick the cards fron is at random. Irving does not faces of the cards, but Yvonne st simultaneously the numbers ors of the cards selected. The of this stunt the pair also do, Yvonne calls off the description of before they are selected by seat ! For the windup Irving takes out bills, explaining that $400 will ed if Princess Yvonne fails to t is written on two slates by any rsons selected from the audience reviewed, two girls were chosen, s Yvonne recited with little the names of the girls’ moth- girls’ names and the dates of birth—these items having been en on the slates, pair was warmly received at the Audience interest was consistently thruout. BE. E. S. ACTS, SKETCHES, ETC. COGHLAN’S JESTER No. 3 contains 104 pages This is the only b comedian. Not an old gag from cover to cover OBIGINALITY. Monologues, Double Acts for Male Sketches, Ventriloquist and Quartette Acts, Minstr tles, Solo Cracks, ete Comedy and Burlesque. Written by JAMES COGHLAN, THE JESTER is 100% ORIGINAL and supreme in its fleld. of the best material ever offered the professional k of its kind claiming 100% ind Female and for two Males, Team Patter, el First Parts, Poems, Parodies, Comic Song Ti- Writer for Stars of Vaudeville, Musical PRICE, $1.00. LACKOUT SKETCHES A new book by JAMES COGHLAN. This is a neatiy pri nted booklet of 48 pages, skits of the type seen in the ‘‘Follies’’, ‘‘Scandals’’ ORIGINAL, short blackout and on @ par with the best clever situations and unexpected climax ever used in those rev containing seven **Vanities’’, etc., nm fast-moving skits of “sparkling dialogue, 93 WADE STREET, JERSEY CITY, N. J. s. Seve PRICE, THREE DOLLARS. JAMES J. COGHLAN The Billboard, January 15, 1927 21 SUPERIOR DANCING FLATS FOR STAGE AND STREET WEAR for Stage and Hand-made Dancing Flat sitable Street. Colors: Black Kid, Black and White Satin and Patent Leather Sizes, 1 to 8. Widths. A to E Split Fibre Soles, $1.50 Extra. Alum- inum Tips. $1.50 Extra. Mail orders promptly —— .00 filled. PRICE $ NOI-Z-LESS Toe and Ballet Slippers are the “‘choice’’ among dancers _ BEN & SALLY 244. 42nd se. New York Practice Limited to the Treatment of LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA New—Special—Effective MARTIN L. KORS, M. D., 1608 Maliers Bidg., CHICAGO Folies Bergere Revue Reviewed Thursday evening, January 6, at Proctor’s 125th Street Theater, New York. Style—Revue. Setting—Full, spe- cial. Time—Twenty minutes. Folies Bergere Revue, so named be- cause the Sarampa Sisters, featured members, formerly appeared at the Folies Bergere, Paris, is a clever miniature dancing production. They are surrounded by a pleasing collection of four specialty and ensemble dancers and. two male hoofers, The music, lighting and scenic effects, com- bined with the picturesque numbers, add to the effectiveness of the offering. While all the dances are dainty and different, the vivacious, ingratiating per- sonality and style of the two attractive sisters stand out easily. They open with a vigorous whirligig, ‘return for a grace- ful glidery with an undercurrent of Rus- sian tunes, and then slip into the closing Slack Bi number. The dancing of the graceful, lithe young women in the effectively arranged ensembles is above ‘the average presented in the two-a-day houses. Betty Wagner, of the ensemble, received just reward at this performance for her acrobatic and toe specialties. Kapman pleased in two rube numbers, while Bolshikoff flings himself about in vicious abandon in striking off a melange of difficult Russian steps and continuous twirling, well nigh perfect in their grace- ful execution. ~ The setting is a pretty one, in full stage; the gowns are tasteful and the costumes classy. William Horlick, pro- Guat of the offering and brother of the Sarampa Sisters, is to be highly com- mended for his latest staging. J. B. S. Zelier and Wilbur Reviewed Tuesday evening, January 4, at the Grand Opera House, New York. Style—Hat juggling. Setting —“One”, Time—Twelve minutes. Zelier is a fair juggler who is aided in getting his act across by showmanship. He is better than many when it comes to telling jokes, Altho the legitimate hat-juggling gets across, the comedy hat-twirling catching many laughs from the audience, it is the good patter in the act that wins the big- gest plaudits And it is this burlesque juggling and continuous cross-fire patter with his female partner that attests to his sense of showmanship. His out- standing feat is the offering of 15 rapid- fire splits while juggling the straw lids. Miss Wilbur offers a talking song on matrimony and makes a good straight for her partner. J. B. S. ttom Anna May Reviewed Wednesday evening, January 5. at Fox's City Theater, New York. Style—Singing. Setting—‘One”’. Time— Eleven minutes. Anna May, who recently the Loew Circuit with a con appeared on ipany of five male dancers, is presénting a single of- fering, and at this performance she sang four popular numbers and was loudly . acclaimed Her I’m on My Way Home offering is particularly good, and in her closing Got To Know How To Love number she injects much expression and personality. Miss May, who has a pleasant person- ality and easy stage presence, is charm- ing in her interpretation of her repertoire of popular numbers, that, summed up, make for 11 minutesof above-the-average entertainmant. J. B.S. Jessie Maker and Wm. Redford And a Company of Six -—- Oo HIGH LIGHTS A Revusical Comedetta Songs by Gitz Rice and Paul Porter Comedy Scenes by Paul Gerard Smith Staged by Leo J. LeBlanc Reviewed Thursday, December 30, at Moss’ Rivera Theater, Brooklyn. Style— Singing, dancing and comedy sketches. Setting—In “one”, “two” and full stage, specials. Time—Tiwenty-eight minutes. The Maker-Redford combination has assembled in High Lights a hodgepodge of every brand of hokum conceivable. Disconnected tho the various episodes are, the act as a unit is an unusual piece of entertainment, crammed with sophisti- catel comedy of the P. G. Smith type, delectable musical interludes and a brief but pleasant touch of sentiment in an excellently staged war-scene bit which is described by one of the men as a para- phrase on The Big Parade. The proceedings are prologed with a comedy and musical episode before a drop representing the stage entrance to the theater in which the Maker-Redford team is holding forth. Miss Maker is seen in a kicking bit, and slapstick com- edy ensues between a stage manager and the “leng and short” steppers. A park scene in “one” gives one of the men, at- tired as a cop, chance for an Irish bal- lad; Miss Maker, as a nursemaid, offer- ing an Irish stepping bit. The blackouts follow, and then The Big Parade bit. Miss Maker is seen here as Cherie, and two men are doughboys. One man, seemingly Redford, gives an excellent vocal bit and is joined in a chorus by Miss Maker. The close is a stepping ensemble by Miss Maker and four, laid in a bizarre setting labeled The Lulu Belle Night Club. A row of dummies representing colored patrons esconced on balconies are bounced about by one of the men behind the scenes. EES. Jack Donnelly Revue With Kramer Twins in AN ARTISTIC 'TREAT Entire Act Conceived, Staged and Designed by Jack Donnelly Reviewed Thursday evening, December 30, at Moss’ Rivera Theater, Brooklyn, Style—Song and dance revue. Setting— In “two”, special. Time—Twenty-two minutes. Jack Donnelly, who is himself featured in this offering, has the support of a graceful sister stepping team, a girl spe- cialty stepper and a pianist who doubles on the violin. Despite the uneven appor- tionment of sexes, the routine manages to sustain its interest consistently. Don- nelly is a lithe dancer and a fine song- ster. The sister team accompanies him in several of the song bits with soft-shoe and kicking specialties, and there are also ensemble dance bits by Donnelly and the pair. The pianist plays the ac- companiment to several vocals of the ballad type offered by Donnelly. The unbilled girl dancer is seen in fair kicking and ragamutffin bits. The fances are excellently routined, the freqent changes of costume adding considerably to the flash. “fhe Kramer Twins, when reviewed, gave an excellent version of a tambourine dance, but the hand at the close of the bit was light, due chiefly to its brevity and abrupt finish The close is neat, comprising a Black Bottom by Donnelly and the Kramer pair. Should do well on the time is it playing. E. E. 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nai Ay 22 ‘The Billboard, January 15, 1927 y Alvin Roehr’s Orchestra Pleasing Alms Patrons Alvin Roehr and his Hotel Alms Or- chestra are drawing big crowds nightly to the beautiful Italian Grill in the New Alms Hotel, Cincinnati, where they have been furnishing the dinner and dance mu ‘ic for the past two years. The Roehr aggregation ts a big favorite with the Alms patrons and their engagement in the Italian Grill is indefinite. Prior to coming to the Alms Hotel, Alvin and his gang furnished the dance tunes at Bill Hill's Lookout House, popular roadhouse, just across the river from Cincinnati, and Bill was rather downhearted when the boys moved out. The orchestra also played for a season atop the Gibson Hotel Roof, Cincinnati. The Alvin Roehr Hotel Alms Orchestra is made up of the following: Bill Theisz, drums, chimes and xylophones; M. Van Pelt, sax and violin; “Chick” Gatewood, banjo; Art Mees, piano; Louis Ciccone, trumpet, and Alvin Roehr, director and violin. The boys have been playing to- gether for the last eight years. The organization is well known to radio listeners thruout the country as the result of their broadcasting over Station WKRC, located in the Hotel Alms, each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday eve- ning, direct from the Italian Grill. They were formerly featured over WLW, the Crosley station in Cincinnati. Roehr also has charge of the floor shows which are pnt on each evening in the Grill. At the dinner concerts, Roehr uses only sweet music, keeping the burn- ’em-up variety in reserve for the dancers. Diners Groan at Black Bottom NEW YORK, Jan. 8.— Practically every other turn at the Frivolity Club is a Black Bottom turn by one of the girls, and the other night the diners be- came so fed up and bored with Black Bottom stunts that they groaned when the master of ceremonies, who also does it, announced that a Miss So-so would entertain with a Black Bottom. The show itself, consisting of a dozen girls as principals and chorus, is poor and is weakened, if such be possible, by the too frequent exhibitions of the Black Bottom. There is not a good singing number in the entire revue and the 99 per cent naked girls do not constitute good entertainment. The Frivolity is a cozy place, supports an excellent band and a champ pianist in Lew Colby; furnishes fine service, and with more talent and less legs would, in all prob- ability, draw a better and bigger crowd. Colonial Club Orchestra Opens Indefinite Run at Globe, Ariz. GLOBE, Ariz., Jan. 7.—George B. Rearick and his Colonial Club Orchestra opened an indefinite engagement eat the Royale Garden Ballroom here New Year’s Day, following a successful run at Sacramento, Calif, The Royale Garden is one of the larg- est and most beautiful ballrooms in the copper district and has accommodations for 2,000 dancers. Members of the Colonial Club Orchestra are George Baker, piano; Harold Schawn, reeds and banjo; George Plumstead, trombone, cornet, reeds, piano and entertainer; Wil- liam Moor, reeds; Bob Brice, drums, and George B. Rearick, violin and director. Kavelin at Cliff Grill NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Albert Kavelin, formerly of Artists and Models, and his orchestra are appearing nightly at the exclusive Cliff Grill, 240 Riverside drive, under the management of Ben Horowitz, formerly of the Club’ Kentucky, and George Gladstone. Kavelin and his boys are meeting with great favor with the Cliff Grill patrons and are scheduled to remain there for a long run. The winter season opens at the Cliff Grill January 20, with a galaxy of Broadway stars and revues in at- tendance. Owing to the present engagement, Kavelin’s proposed trans-continental tour has been postponed indefinitely. Salvo-Gertrude RICHMOND, Va. J Jan. 8.—Salvo Gertrude, popular dancers, have signed for a two weeks’ run at the mond Hotel here, by W. E. Hockett, man- ager of the hotel. This is the team’s third appearance at the Richmond Hotel. Following the Richmond engagement, Salvo and Gertrude will go to in Richmond and been Rich- where they have appeared before. Miami, Fla., for a run at the Pancoast Hotel, HE) Orchestra and Cabaret Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Paul Whitemaa Will Return To 48th and Broadway NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Paul Whiteman, according to reliable information, has contracted to furnish an orchestra of 32 pieces for and become part owner of a new restaurant scheduled to open early in February at 48th street and Broadway, which will be known as Paul White- man's. In addition to entertaining at the restaurant, Whiteman and his band are booked to double at the New Amsterdam Theater. At present the floor, which is to be converted into a restaurant, is operated as the Trianon Ballroom and is one flight above the street. Report has it that the owners of the Trianon will spend approximately $40,000 to change the ballroom into a first-class restaurant, somewhat on the order of the old Palais Royal, which now is conducted by China- men at a big profit. Plans call for the entertainment by Whiteman’s Band and possibly one or two specialty numbers. No floor show will be offered. The place will seat ap- proximately 1,000 comfortably and there will be a couvert charge of probably $2 for week days and $2.50 or $3 for Sun- days and holidays. Should Whiteman return to Broadway it is likely he will lure away business from other restaurants and night clubs. eO Canton Ballrooms CANTON, O., Jan. 8.—Part-time opera- tion of Moonlight Ballroom, Canton’'s largest dance palace, effective at once, has been announced by Carl Sinclair, manager of the dansant. Three days a week will be the policy for the next month with an occasional name band to furnish the dance tunes, he said. Cliff Perrine and his Orchestra are the cur- rent attraction at the ballroom. Increased patronage is reported at Land o’ Dance, Canton’s downtown ball- room, and orchestra bookings are of a much better caliber. The Chicago Night- ingales are at the ballroom this week and the Cavaliers and Carolina Colonels recently finished engagements here. The Land o’ Dance is being operated nightly by the Northern Ohio Amusement Com- pany, which purchased the dansant from the receiver some weeks ago. J. D. Kessler Opens Canton’s First Night Club CANTON, O., Jan. 7.—J. D. Kessler, well-known tocal showman, for many years part owner and Alhambra Theater here, Log Cabin, Canton’s Nobile’s six-piece colored jazz band is setting the pace for the dancers and furnishing the music for the entertainers. manager of the has opened the first night club. A OE OE OEE AA es, \ ee ALVIN ROEHR AND HIS HOTEL ALMS ORCHESTRA, who for the past two years have been furnishing the dance Grill of ‘the New Hotel Alms, Cincinnati. Italian Grill. piano. From left to right, and dinner music in the beautiful Italian Roehr and his boys are heard over the air from Station WKRC each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night, standing: Sitting: Bill Theisz, drums, chimes and xyflophones; M. direct from the Chick Gatewood, banjo; Art Mees. Van Pelt, sax. and violin; Louis Ciccone, trumpet, and Alvin Roehr, director and violin. Tweedy Bros.’ Entertainers Play Return Date at V. C. Theaters SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 8.—The Tweedy Bros.’ Musical Entertainers have just finished their engagement for Station WGHB, Clearwater, Fla., and will play a return engagement at the V. C. Thea- ters in Dade City, Fla. Following the Dade City engagement the entertainers will be heard over WSB, Atlanta, Ga, Mrs. Harry Tweedy, who does a Charleston specialty and some “hot blues” singing, is being well received in the Florida cities. Charles Tweedy, billed as the “Human Player Piano”, is making a hit with his piano novelties and com- positions, and Harry Tweedy, the “Wild Fiddler”, is scoring with his fiddle num- bers. Kelly’s Stables Lose $2,600 CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Cracksmen worked successfully at Bert Kelley’s Stables, one f the city’s leading night clubs, early Tuesday morning. The safe was cracked ind the strong box carried into th: next room where it was blown open and $2,600 taken. The yeggs are believed to have secreted themselves in the Stables at closing time as the police could find no eign of a forced entrance, Club Anatole NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-—The Club Anatole, which was operated by Anatole Friedland, prominent composer and vaudeville star, has closed its doors. The club was reported to have been doing good business until Friedland was taken ill a short time ago, which prevented him Closes Doors from looking after his club interests. With Friedland absent, “business fell away, prompting him to close before the club ran him into debt. As this item is being comes in that the owners ground and another club have decided to turn the keys in the locks and seek other fields of activity. written word of the Play- Masters of Ceremonies Change NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Lew Brown, who helped produce the show for the Melody Club and acted as master of ceremonk 3 has quit strutting his stuff at the to give more of his time to his new lishing venture. Brown has been ceeded by Al Wohlman Bill Perry finished this gagement as master of ceremonies at the Knickerbocker Grill, One of the members of the Diplomats is doubling at the master of ceremonies job. ar) club pub- suce week his ene La Marquita’s Orchestra At Baker Hotel, Dallas DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 8.—La Marquita and her Castilian Orchestra have been engaged to furnish the dinner music in the cafeteria of the Baker Hotel in ¢} city. This is the first female orchestrs to play at a Dallas hotel and it is booked in for six months, The band includes La Marquita Maria Cruz, piano and director; Hazel Cortez Boyer, violin soloist, trumpet and sax: Pat Cortez Williams, trumpet, sax, p : accordion and violin; Frances Smith, vio- lin; Josephine Cruz, violin and voice and Mrs. Josephine Cruz, cello and n ager, Kit Kat Club Has Good Show CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Just about every- thing to be desired in a cafe show j found in the current offering at the K Cat Club, where Barney Franklin hold forth as director-in-chief. The rev evenly balanced, with Nicholas Ts an exponent of Greek dancing, appear- ing in person with his ballet The favorite entertainers, however, are Carroll and Gorman, whose comedy s alw ays find a re idy response Other performers on the bill are Georgian Von Drake, Indian specialty: Buster Rr ; whirlwind dancer; Lucille Fry, soprano solos, and Paulette La Fayette, French songs. Zelma Jansen is the prima donna, Chuck Whitehead’s Orchestra Now at Rivoli, Portland PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 7.— Chuck Whitehead and his Orchestra, which will shortly be augmented to 12 members, have left People’s Theater here and are now holding forth at the Rivoli Theater in this city. For more than two years Whitehead and his boys have been dispensing a happy mixture of music and mirth at the People’s and for the past several months have been featured over the air from KGW. Gene Fosdick Bound for Miami NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Gene Fosdick and his Band have left for Miami, F! where they are booked for eight \ ks at the Embassy Club. The combination consists of Gene Fosdick, Paul Rebueci, FE. FE. Testa, Joseph Marinaro, Paul Creedon and Walter Gross. Fosdick and his boys have been enter- taining at the Chez Fysher Club for the past several m played for three seasons at the Ross Fen- ton Farm, New Jersey. They will return to the farm next spring. nths and prior to that Cabaret Review CHATEAU U SHANLEY The Chateau Shanley y, Amsterdam avenue, is two miles from the night club district, but a 1 place to dine, in spite of its fn with food prices almost a first-class hotel. A cup of coff it the Chateau is 35 cents. Use your im- agination for the rest of the menu Will Oakland, veteran songbird and entertainer, is the big mogul at the Chateau, but he was missing the nicht the reviewer caught his show, whic! headed by a six-piece colored band tooters play soft and low and let hear melody instead of cross-not: Probably the proximity of a church has some bearing on their playing. Al Boody is master of ceremon! I Chateau, however, does not do's it programs, hence the waiter never hr rd Al's name mentioned in public, which proves how much attention walters pay to artists. Boody works hard with . eral principals and a chorus of eight mostly undraped, but he appears to have to wrestle with a tough audienc t the Chateau, most of which appear be suffering with lockjaw, which | vented laughs from greeting PB ; jokes and wise cracks. Boody Is a d entertainer and so its Dorrie Vint singer and dancer. Dorrie is abou best specialty entertainer in the re' The chorus ts good looking and 4 one number with the girls dr ( dolls, which is pleasing. Marcella H also offers a singing and dancin: which pleases. The show on thi is fair, but with two exceptions the introduced are lifeless. Three o1 would help to pep ’ 97th street and as reasonable as ¢ the wl snappy songs show. Clarence Conway directs the orch at the Chateau Shanley and does a sod job. i ee } ee t ne — W | F Po a L vy t \ A { | | - ; | | t : r Ww | b E ' Po : : Po , ; pee : : 2 le aN. 2 | t a = - — . 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New Piccadilly, Chicago ‘al To Have Two Orchestras O. Jan. 8.—Musie at the new Theater, which is scheduled ry 24, will be furnished by ' as, one in the pit and other 1 1 the stage. Al Short will have aes f the pit orchestra and Ted F rit 1 Danny Russo’s Oriole Ore or | perform on the stage. TT t has a large following on the ¢ result of his work at the ™ nd Capitol theaters. The Oriole’s cap r ntract for the year at the \ras Rallroom, having been booked ‘nore by the Musie Corporation of {meri but have been released to per- . 1 dilly engagement. indrew Karzas, owner of the Aragon nd’ on ballrooms, has given the wc. A. the contract to furnish the ’ the Aragon for the year. The M. c. A. units to appear there will n Bestor and Henri Gendron rding orchestras. Cabaret Owner Feeds the Poor NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Ben Fechter, who vns and operates the Kaicker- bocker Grill at 42d street and Broadway, ne the Good Samaritan to scores en every night at 9 o'clock. He ser’ the unfortunates hot coffee va hes from the Knickerbocker He also plans to open a social und t lent center at 60 Cannon street, and turn over to a committee a six-story building he owns there. Jos. Peppy Organizes New Band YORK, Jan. 7.—Joseph Peppe, member of Wheeler Wads- ra, has branched out as re ized a new combina- Peppy’s Variety Band. The William C Woods, Fred Brano, Michael Ros- Peppy nd heduled to leave Janu- * Bocaratone, Fla., where it is t to play at the Ritz-Carlton ‘ a o +} is. All the tooters sing on various instruments. DRUMMER AT LIBERTY \ in Burope All offers 4 box D- i68, care The Billboard, MUSICIANS Or chestra Leaders and Musicians now oo al Music direct from us We han Aur BLISHERS: MUSIC at PUBLISHERS" S or Orders shipped same day received. LATEST ORCHESTRA HITS OUR PRICES: 35e Each, 3 for $1.00, 10 for $3.00 40¢ Each, 3 fer 1.15, tt for 4.00 ¢ Each, 3 for 1.40, 11 for 5.00 ORIENTAL MOONLIGHT (Big we ceteee 50e Nighttime Is Lovetime................ceee 50¢ I've Get Somebody (Great) se cccecceee When | Am With You... . vixunde Gigelo (Going Big) : ‘ er Moonlight Dreams ootcceceee HALF A MOON (Honeymoon Lane) ~2 -S0e You Can't Cry Over My Shoulder . -- -4e Dreamy Hawali . -40¢ When | First Met Mary ...40¢ Cryin’ For the Moon ..-40¢ maine (Beautiful Waltz).............. 50¢ What's the Use of Crying?................ 400 J NEVER SEE MAGGIE ALONE eee * You Whispered | Love You errr. 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WE SELL, EXCHANGE AND REPAIR ALL MAKES Write or send instrument for free estimate. BAND AND ORCHESTRA MUSIC Latest Popular, also Fischer, Schirmer, Barnhouse, Fillmore, etc. Sample Parts, Catalogs and Musical Booster Magazine sent . CRAWFORD-RUTAN CO. _ 10!2:!40 MeGee 8t.. KANSAS CITY, MO. 2 BIG SELLING PIANO SOLOS SPRING FEVER SOLILOQ UY TWO UNIQUE PIANO SOLOS BY RUBE BLOOM 40c Each NONE FREE PUBLISHED AS RECORDED BY RUBE BLOOM ON HARMONY RECORDS TRIANGLE MUSIC PUB. CO., Inc. 1658 Broadway, New York City The Talk of the Music Industry THE SENSATIONAL come SONG THAT EVERYBODY'S SINGING AND PLAYING, “HOW COULD RED RIDING HOOD" Lots of Extra Choruses. FOX-TROT. 40c. THE BALLAD HIT FOR 1927, IF YOU CAN’T TELL THE WORLD SHE’S A GOOD LITTLE GIRL (JUST SAY NOTHING AT ALL.) Marvelous Recitation. Be the First To Sing This Beautiful Ballad. FOX-TROT. 40c. JACK MILLS, Inc. wis‘w.aimst.nc.ny. Chicago Cabaret Notes Ligon Smith Replaces Joy CHICAGO, Jan. 6.—One of the largest DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 8.—Ligon Smith arrays of talent ever shown in one cafe and his Orchestra opened at the Baker at one time is appearing at the Rendez- Hotel this week, replacing Jimmie Joy's vous under the management of “Toinmy” Orchestra, which has gone to the Brown Thomas. There are 10 acts in this floor Hotel, Louisville, Ky. show, which opened Wednesday night. The Ligon Smith Orchestra has been They are Accent and Jenesko, from the playing in Texas for the last six years, Follies; Eddie Cox, master of cere- the last four of which were spent at the monies; Harry Delson, Beth Miller, Nora Cotton Palace in Waco. The boys are Schiller, Ralph Bart, Burdy and Norway, also big favorites over the air from sta- Madelyn Killeen, Burdy Dean; Stewart tions WFAA and WRR. The lineup: Sisters, and 12 girls. Louis Panico and Paul Whiteacre, Mack Rogers, Jack Rus- his Orchestra are the new band attrac- sell, Jascon Cox, Duke Morris, Stanton tion. Crocker, Walter Smythe, Emil Martin, THE KIT CAT CLUB boasts a new Ligon Smith and Howard (Rats) Hill. bill with Mlle. Karola Aleneva, Gloria and Mary Moore, Bob Heen, Lew Fink New York Notes and Aileen Windsor. Carroll and Gor- man are holdovers. Bu E. M. WICKES DeCARLOS AND LOUISE, ballroom _dancers, and Ruth Racette, prima donna, THE NIGHT CLUB Owners’ Protective have been added to the Terrace Gardens Association has held several meetings to revue, devise ways to fight the new 3 a.m. A NEW CREW of dancers and singers Closing law. A fund has been raised for has been brought on from New Orleans this purpose. cafes for Kelly’s Stables. . sy . TED TREVOR and Dina Harris, night VIRGINIA SCHOFTALL is being fea- club entertainers, have gone to Holly- tured in the revue at the Parody Club. wood Beach, Fla., to perform at the ROY MACK put a new show in at Hollywood Beach Hotel. White City with four acts and eight girls. - a ———= — MERRITT BRUNIE’S Hotsie Totsies KELLER SISTERS and Lynch, pop- will continue to play at the Hollywood ular night club artists, have been booked Barn = for a new Broadway production. »”~ . THE ALAMO SHOW, with Al Handler THE CURFEW LAW means nothing and his Orchestra, is broadcasting night- to the Greenwich Village Inn, which al- ly over WHFC, ways has closed promptly at 1 a.m. HELEN BURKS, Art Williams and Frank Farrell and his Orchestra are Henri and Florence are on the bill at furnishing the music. the Town Club. —- : THE LEE SISTERS, Marie and Bil- CHARLES STRICKLAND, who di- lie, are favorites at the Vanity Fair. rected an orchestra at the Palais D’or RONDELEIN, ‘classic dancer, is an !@st season, is doing unusually well with - added feature at the Rainbo Gardens, (Continued on page 25) Who’s Who in Orchestras CASS HAGAN was born at Edge- ; water, N. J., 1904, and now is leader i of the orchestra at the grill in the : Hotel Manger, 50th street and | Seventh avenue, New York City. More than 650 bands, many with names, tried to annex the job, but they finally had to pass out of the picture to make room for Hagan, who made his professional de- but as a leader the night he opened at the Manger. Not so bad for a newcomer. The opening took place the middle of last November and Hagan has dee livered the goods ever since. Hagan studied at De Salle and Manhattan Colleges and se lected the violin as his medium of ente rtaining friends and strangers. In addition to playing, he also composes and are ; ranges, which are valuable assets to orcMestra leaders these days. Hagan has been fiddling with his fiddle since he was 11 years old. Altho he is new to Broadway in a musical sense, he is not unknown in other circles. His dad, James J. Hagan, is commissioner of public works in New York City and leader of the Seventh Assembly District. And when Hagan, Sr., takes it into his head to pay a visit to his son at the hotel, he usually is accompanied by a party of celebrities that does not have to do a black bottom in the grill ‘ to attract attention ' Cass Hagan cherishes no ambitions for political honors He says he is satisfied to become a master at his own craft. He has made quite a hit with the patrons of the new hotel, and has become important enough for WOR to install a wire at the grill for Hagan and his 11 picked men to broadcast. Band and orchestra men enjoy stopping at the Manger for a chat with Hagan, as he always is ready to give everybody a break and does not know and does not care to know how to high hat the crowd. eet a COMPOSITION SAXOPHONE REEDS Never wear out Have played same reed five years. Send me your favorite reed. I will match it and return with — ate mposition reed. Try it—you will never need ther. Express C. 0. D., with privilege of tr ial, "$5.0 0. 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ia 24 Sam Stept Gets Nice Break With His Latest Mush Ballad Not infrequently a song clean up and $25,000 picked to exploited to the tune of proves to be a miserable flop, while some mush ballad, viewed with scorn by the wiseacres, steps out of its own accord and home the bacon. And if you don't believe it ask the czar of demoralized baseball to summon Sam- my Stept to Chicago for a third-d cross-examination. Song’ writers, you see, frequently slough songs, even tho they never subject a royalty statement lu this treatment. br-ngs gree Sammy is a hard-working songwriter— young, ambit:ous and knows all the tricks of the trade. For the past two years he has toiled over numbers, which, aiter being placed and released by big firms, failed to make the grade. Sammy tried hard, but couldn’t steal any bases on the public. So one day he wrote a little ballad, entitled I’m Looking for a Girl Named Mary. The ttle wouldn’t excite anybody, but one of the smaller publishers took a chance on it and last month sold 25,000 copies. It is getting sironger every day. “Muddy Water” Muddy Water, a cross between a negro spiritual and a low-down blues, which might be cataloged as a mean moan w:th Gets Airing a sweet lilt, has been creating a great deal of talk among singers capable of handling this type and orchestra men. “What is that Muddy Water’? is heard from time to time along Broadway Even out-of-town readers have written in to inquire about it. The publisher did some advertising in connection with it, but refused to\tack his name and address to the copy. The other day he agreed to let the secret out for publication. Muddy Water which is in a class by itself, was writ- ten by Joe Trent and Peter De Rose and is published by the Broadway Music Cor- poration, 48th street and Seventh avenue, New York. Best Seller Gets in Song Jam The man who wrote Nigger Heaven, one of the best sellers in the novel in- @usiry, has learned something about the copyri ight law. His publisher, too, has picked up another point. While Mr. Van Vechten was writing Nigger Heaven, which depicts the cabaret life of Har- lem, he thought it would be an excellent idea to incorporate the choruses of sev- eral songs he had heard demonstrated in the colored colony. So he did. But he forgot to reckon with the copyright lawy or to ascertain whether the pub- lishers of the songs, Shapiro, Bernstein & Company, Inc., would object to having their -copyrighted material appropriated in this fashion. Louis Bernstein is a broad-minded and generous man, but he also likes to feel that the has copyrighted and exploited at a heavy expense belong to him and nobody else. So when he dis- covered that three of his numbers had songs he been used in Nigger Heaven without his consent he simply wrote to the publisher of the book and told him how he-»had erred—consciously or unconsciously. And t ublis itted that the author of Niga He en had committed one wrong by approy ting the horuses and that he, the publisher, had committed a sec- ond nse t rel ing the stuff with- out } t *s permission, and that Ber I d the privilege of stopping t the | and demanding re- . is not vindictive or ¢ and dily adjusted the the t tion of the author r Other fiction and fact wi do well to bear in mind that the nnot reprint ny part of a copy- right ng witl it f t obtaining pere n € ce I vr at + owner. Silvio Hein Recovering Health Ge 1] news has been ‘received from Ss fein, tl} vell-known composer and : tant secretary of the American Sc f Compe hors and Pub- lis] Hein Y to Saranac Lake some Ss ago ir pes of recovering his h and f i vas confined to his bed But he ce und now ind exy to be |} sroadway in me to assist in the ope ning of the so- ciety’s new quarter eventh or of the Paramount Buil ding about March The so iety had planned to move February 1, but the new offices will not be ready by that date. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 9 GD LAND O’ MELODY Conducted by E. M. WICKES—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York CF Frances Sper Climbs Steadily kly pri fesse Frances Sper, now ow drs awing her wes pay check as a member of the sional staff of Irving Berlin, Inc., is slow- ly but surely making the grade. She ae " om the Broadway and the Fred Fisher Colleges, and for some time past len “0 n warbling in her manner Berlin songs over the radio ana for the phonograph Now the Fox pier peepee wants to pay for her services nd a musical comedy producer is anx- io us to place her in a new show. ‘ithe girl is clever and pretty—and dark Otto Motzan Now a Publisher Otto Motzan, cowriter of Bright Eyes and other hits, is the latest songmaker to desert the free-lance field to turn own novel Pretty Anna Goldberg Marties Anna Goldberg, who has been a mem- ber of the professional staff of J. H Remick & Company for the past five y rs, has acquired a husband in t! person of one Joseph Ackerson, nonpro- fessional, who gladly and an; isly joined her in wedlock Anna holds all tights granted under the Copyright Law and the aw of Love and Leave 'Em However, Joe is a regular fellow, } Anna has nothing to fear—night cl or no night clubs. Furthermore, Anna is quite p with the staff at Remick’s, vw showered her with numerou W presents. he boys at Remick's, f in- Stance, gave Anna a complet : : Haviland china, which is sufficient to publisher. Otto has opened offices in the pron ipt any sane girl to marry T Romax Building, 47th street, just west table ware was presented by Marian of Broadway. He plans to hand the Hauser and Cecilia Loomie After music game a few surprises. If the spending a week and a bank 1 it At- songwriters continue to invade the pub-- lantic City, Anna, at the urgent request lishing field the publishers soon will be of her employer and the boys, returned hard pressed for material, but Otto is to her desk in the professional depart- not worried over that score. Lots of ment. And that’s the end of the first luck, Otto, reel, GG Who’s Who in Songland Jack Yellen—Lyricist r attending a college that clever rhymsters made for to become a songwriter. In Gs good collaborator. orge played Buffalo, Cobb and Yellen Aboard for Dizieland, if it were ever published. She $100 for it. Later she converted it into a hit and made | Since then Yellen has coa ing Lovin’ Sam, I Had My Old Girl Back Now Jack Yellen Yellen & Bornstein, 49th street and provided she Again, J YELLEN was born in Buffalo some 30-odd years ago and started out, afte While toiling in the sports department of tunes in Michigan, to become a newspaperman. a Buffalo paper, Yellen heard in the song game, hence he yearned Cobb, a Jocal composer, he found a So they ground out a batch of songs : to the various publishers in New York and Chi- cago, but every manuscript came back. Finally they discovered a local publisher who } would give up a few dollars for a song outright. This man conducted several music counters in Buffalo and Cleveland. Yellen and Cobb loaded him with stuff until he called for mercy and a halt. Then the ambitious writers took a trip to New York, carrying with them several gems, which were rejected by every publisher. Some- what disappointed, Cobb ducked to Atlantic City with a friend and Yellen borrowed his carfare back to Buffalo. Some time later Cobb wandered back to Buffalo and the pair resumed collaborat- ing. In the course of their blind groping they sent a song to a Chicago publisher and were offered $100 outright for it, which they accepted. Eliza- . beth Murray featured the number, and when she offerec to liked the turned the song over to the a reputat authored m Who Cares, I Wonder What’s Become of S is a prosperous publisher and a member of Ager, make her a would put thei present of All names on the song number and insisted paying them late Fred Helf, who ion for Cobb and Yells n. any hits with Milton Ager, tnclud- uly and I Wish 7th avenue, New York City. RO Y) Harry Woods Building a Lodge Harry Woods, a new find in the musi- cal world and the writer of Red Red Robin, Me, Too, and other hits, is having erected near Callicoon, New York, a hunt- ing lodge, where he plans to spend his summer and fall season. Now that he is n the money class as a popular song- writer, Harry can afford to indulge in tuxuries and hard cider. In fact, he gone to Cape Cod, his home town, for a week to get an eyeful of last +season’s cicer crop, Harry says that he shall be glad to have his song-writing cronies drop in him at the lodge any time they feel like taking a few days’ rest. For the benefit of the boys who play the auto- mat occasionally, the railroad time table nounces that Callicoon is 136 miles m Grand Central Station. Wading in the summer, however, is attractive and conducive to a keen appetite. to see BOBBY CRAWFORD, former sales manager for irving Berlin, Ine., has leased the seventh floor at 745 Seventh avenue for his publishing enterprise. One Method for Getting Lyrics A certain successful popular composer has great faith in t} 1 value of one well-known lyricist, but ths poser always has a time of it trying to induce the lyricist to concentrate long enough to finish a chorus, much less a pointments mean in the life of the young lyricist, complete song An i nothing for he forgets them a minut: after he makes them and forgets or neglect to keep them. The composer, howe ever, has discovered a way to overcome t ; obstacle to hit And whenever the Iyricist has an ~p- pointment with a girl that he like the composer walks alon vith the |] t to the tr pl nd talb with the lyr in t} - poser get au line f a song, and on other occasions obtains two or more ling After accompanyi: e ly t ! ta dozen times in this manne the composer finally gets the finish: melody and then Msher. lyric, reset his Places it with a pub- First 3 A.M. Summons Served NEW YORK, Jan 7.—The Dove rc 105 West 5lst street, received th eumn 1 erved fer violat on of ft at Curfew Law Capt Cc} Burns ad Detectives John M irphy ! 1eO! Meyers did the = sleuthing j ! d the paper to the propriety din to tl detectives, doing pb n at 24 a.m Summonses also were handed out to the managers of the Cor dor ( 177 West 5st street, and th Cc Club, 119 West 5lst street, for dancing on their premises prope rly license d, Without | Transfer Planned for Victor a Plans for a transfer of t) Vier Talking Machine Company fy status of a cl ad « t ‘ft } a tb ly ow 1 un } } I . s er & Company ] & W re write for prices I « I ‘ . ALEX E. HOLMES, 1525') Third Avenue Seattle, Wash MUSIC PRINTING, AND ENG RAVING AMY PUBLISHER AREF | RAYNER-DALHE IMs@ vearre FOR PRC 2054 Ww. LAKE ST CHRrICAGO.ILL GREAT DEMAND FOR SONGS Bend for detall JACK GORDON PUBLISHING CO. Ot WN. 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ye City. a Musical Musings = THE SILVER DERBIES ORCHES- era. under the management of Harry “' rt, which, since its orgdniza- months ago, has been playing ithern Wisconsin and Northern iit is made up of the following ; Mertin Perry, trombone and en- - ~. J. Kaelbli, trumpet, violin, ind director; H. Johanett, sax, ind reeds; C. Hackett, sax and “ neer; E. Ricie, piano, and H. “i drums, xylophone, singer and n. The outfit is featuring one of re number, entitled When Yow Are Gone, Which is going over. The nu « not yet in orchestration, Ss ,RT R. CRAMER and his Palm es hestra is at present laying over n B lo, N. ¥., where dance work is d at the present time The none t 5° ag n will go out again some time t! ! th, after several contracts, wh e at present hanging fire, are slosed. The personnel of the orchestra changed slightly since it re- re i from playing in vaudeville for se\ weeks, with the result that it is ' \ rking better than ever ELSON MAPLE’S S. S. Leviathan Band sconed a big hit at the Regent The- ater, Rochester, N. ¥., the week of Janu- iry 3. PAUL B. GOSS and his 20th Century Boy f Chicago, passed thru Cincinnati recently, em route to Daytona Beach, they will play for the winter 7. 7 s t Pe Chateau Lido, one of Flori- da’s f t nicht clubs. The boys double 15 instruments, sing and entertain, fea- turing Louis Zearott, hot trumpeter and entertainer The other boys are: te Caroll Thill, piano; Os Rafferty, saxes and clarinet; Dick Echols, sax and clari- nets; Otto Meyers, banjo, sax and clari- net; Vern Fluharty, trombone and en- t ! and Paul B. Goss, drums, xy- lophones and m : LYLE SCHMID and his 10-piece or- chestra furnished the music for the @n- n Policemen’s Ball at Watertown, N. tly, and went over big with their t 1 sweet style of playing The trio of singers with the aggrecation enter- tained during the evening and met with a big hand. The roste Lyle Schmid, I ») and arranger; Steve I Floyd C I Ken Harris x and trur ts; “Jerry” Akins. trombone ; ( 5 Searpell, banjo; Ward Hamilton, d and vocalist, and Norman Van Wa ,, bass RAY BROTHERS drummer and en- t er, formerly of the Al "Gold Broad- Way tertainers and the Tice-Allen Col- has accepted a position with ] Theater Novelty Band, under f T. W. Brooks, playing at v Lieyd Theater, Menominee, HARLES FULCHER and his 11-piece Columbia Recording Orchestra, who re- nt mpleted a two months’ engage- ut the Hotel Richmond, Augusta, ( re now playing an indefinite en- ga ent at Miami, Fla., where they are i over the air each night The 1 has an enviable reputation thru- South and its latest record, ° Parted, one of Fulcher’s com- J has topped the 100,000 ma k nd is beine introduced in England and t tinent LARNER STONE'S COLUMBIANS been booked to furnish the car t the Pine Lake Night Club, ed to open shortly at Salt Lake HARLES L. (SUGAR) JORDAN, Crummer with Mark Goff's age ts s that he would like to he from fh old buddies at his s home, 624 S. Church street, Charlotte, N. ¢ UST BERGER, conductor of the Symphony Orchestra“at the Lyric Thea- t sridgeport, Conn., a firsterun movie : has resigned and has been sv . 1 by Carl Larson, formerly con- ductor of the orchestra at the Cameo Theater and Poli's Palace, both in B report. IT’ THOMA, who for the last three ye has had his own orchestra, The Princetonians, has joined Bob White and his Hollywood Ramblers, now playing at Tokio Ballroom, Seuth Bend, Ind. The I vood Ramblers have established an reputation thruout the Middle ind are among the “hottest” as- ns that have ever played the The orchestra is made up of ® Oclker, plano and arranger; Bill kson, banjo and entertainer; Jack tt, trumpet and entertainer; ‘Wit" ma, Saxes. and clarinet; Joe Snyder, ‘ses and = clarinet, and Bob White, The Billboard, January 15, 1927 25 THAT SENSATIONAL SOUTHERN FOX-TROT HIT! oe WANT TO SEE MY PICKANINNY” A SONG OF THE Cerrone FIELDS pa DIXIELAND. Words by NELLIE D. ALLEN. Music by CHAS. L. JOHNSON. Orchestrations, 35¢. Piano Copy, 25c. Tax free. ALLEN MUSIC CO., P.O. Box 418, ST. LOUIS, MO. ® MUSIC PRINTERS © PRINT ANY THING IN M\WWSIC -:- ° ° -++*+++* SEND FOR QUOTATIONS Wwe REVISE MANUSCRIPTS (WHEN DES!]RED) ENGRAVE MUSIC —™ MAKE TITLE COVERS AND PRINT YOUR NUMBER COMPLETE~™ fe order too sma// to receive attention \e WE PUBLISH A BOOK CONTAINING VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR THE NEW PUBLISHER.THIS BOOK CONTAINS ALIST OF PUBLISHERS. PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. 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A. L. annual statement discloses the lowest list of members since the war, 2,745, hardly one-third of the number shortly after the revolution The best play of the holidays turned cut to be The Circus Princess at th Metropole, a musical comedy by Emmer- ich Kalman, author of Countess Maritza Czardas Princess, Holland-Weibchen. et Another big su SS Was Chauve-Souri with Nikita Balie ff at the Opera Comiqui Anna Pavlova is still at the Theat: des Westens, drawing good audiences. Several En glign plays are awaiting production, delayed by the continued box- office attraction of the German successes, notably The Happy Wineyard and the military drama, Gnéisenau. Man and Superman, at the Lessing, upholds the Shaw tradition this Christ- mas. Literally, the last of Mrs. Cheyney has been seen this week after a very successful continuation of the summer run. The Constant Nymph is to follow, with Elizabeth Bergner, Berlin’s most popular actress, as Tessa. 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26 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 The Dramatic Stage | © Conducted by GORDON M. LELAND—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York 2 Alexander Leftwich _Back in Show Game NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Alexander Left- wich, who has remained in retirement as far as the theater is concerned since his resignation last season from the post of general stage direction and one of the chief executives with the Shuberts, has returned to the show business as an in- dependent manager. He has formed the Homeric Productions, Inc., and has posted a bond with the Actors’ Equity Association to secure the csalaries of a cast which he will put into rehearsal next week for the immediate production of The Triple Cross. The play is a mystery melodrama by Edward E. Paramore, Jr., who was the author of Yukon Jake. Leftwich will stage the piece himself and is engaged in selecting a cast. The title will be changed before the opening, it is said. Mile. La Champ Signed For “‘Red Lily’? Lead NEW YORK, Jan. 3.—Mlle. Adrienne La Champ, who has enjoyed considerable success abroad and is heralded as “Europe's greatest pantomimist and emo- tional actress”, has been engaged for the lead in The Red Lily, drama by David Arnold Balch, editor of Success Magazine, which Sanford E. Stanton now has in rehearsal as the next production of the Playshor. Malcom Fassett, Jennie A. Eustace, Edwin Redding, Isabel Dawn, Duncan Penwarden, Rebecca Keneatt, Jahn Lewis, James Malaidy and Bert Gorman complete the cast which is bee ing directed by E. J. Blunkall. The piece will open January 13 in Mamaroe- neck, N. Y., and is due January 17 on Broadway at a house not yet definitely set. Mrs. Patrick Campbell Returning Under George C. Tyler’s Banner NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Mrs. Patrick Campbell is to return to this country for the first time since 1914, when she ap- peared in Shaw’s Pygmalion under the management of George C. Tyler. TWat producer will again sponsor her Ameri- can visits and has selected for her vehicle The Adventurous Age, farcical comedy by Frederick Whitney in which she recently completed a six months’ run abroad. David Hawthorne will be brought over to play opposite the star but the remainder of the cast will be selected here. The production will open the latter rart of this month. Leonard Gallagher With Actors’ Theater NEW YORK, Jan. 8—Leonard Gal- lagher, who has for more than 10 years been assistant to Lee Shubert, has Swung over to the Actors’ Theater, where he will act in the capacity of general manager.under Guthrie McClintic. The organization's next production, Saturday’s Children, by Maxwell Anderson, is booked to open January 24 at the Booth Thea- ter. Ruth Gordon is to be featured. “En Garde’ for Chicago NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—En Garde, a drama adapted by Louis N. Parker from the French of Dumas, fils, was placed in rehearsal yesterday by George C. Tyler and will open January 31 in Chi- cago. J. Hartley Manners is directing and the cast includes Helen Gahagan, Rollo Peters, Effie Shannon, Halliwell Hobbes, Louis Darclay, Stewart Baird, Mario Majeroni and others. Revive ‘Strawberry Blonde” NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—James Norval is to revive Martin Brown’s play, The Strawberry Blonde, which William Har- ris, Jr., tried out a year ago last summer and then discarded before giving it a Broadway showing. George Anderson and Julie Ring have been engaged to head the cast. — MINOR WATSON scoring the out- standing hit as the Arizona cowboy who succeeds to a foreign throne in “Howdy. King’, the now Anne Nichols production at the Morosco§ Theater. New York. Watson has not been on Broadway since ‘‘Misrvates’’. Be fore that he appeared in ‘Two Marr ed Men”, “That Awful Mrs. Eaton” and “Why Men Leave Home’. His experi- ence also includes roles in a number of well-known plays on tour. a season of stock in Washington, D. C., and a te- cent sojourn in vaudeville with Ruth Chatterton. Alex McKaig As Producer Of William Gaston Play NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Alex McKaig, recently resigned as general manager of the Actors’ Theater under the Kenneth Macgowan regime, will branch out as an independent producer the latter part of this month: The William Gaston play, formerly titled Burn Your Head and now called Damn the Tears, is to be pre- sented under his name, tho young Gaston remains the backer. Eleanor Griffith, Reginald Barlow, William Rainey and Virginia Farmer were signed this week to support Ralph Morgan, the featured player. Ruth Warfield is composing the incidental music and Remo Bufano is making the puppets-which are to be used in the piece which is in rehearsal under the direction of Sigourney Theater. Nore man-Bel Geddes has designed the settings for the 11 scenes Claiborne Foster-Dinehart Vehicle Is Now Being Cast NEW YORK, Jan. 8.-——Richard Hern- don is casting Sinner, the play by Thomp- son Buchanan which is to be the forth- coming vehicle for Claiborne Foster and Allan Dinehart, opening about February 1. Hugh Huntley and Merle Maddern have already been signed but the other roles have not as yet been filled. Dine- hart is tq direct the piece himself. It is reported that Sinner will Yreplace Americana at the Belmont Theater, the cast of that revue already being revised for the road. Robert Ames in Another For Brady, Jr., and Wiman NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Robert Ames, who recently closed in Seed of the Brute, is shortly to go into rehearsal for an- other production under the management of William A. Brady, Jr., and Dwight Deere Wiman, who presented his late vehicle It is understood that the same backer, a friend of Ames, will be the silent sponsor of the new piece, which is The Ragged Edge, adapted by Georg: Abbott from the original of Francis Langner. Marion Gering will direct. Mary Young Is Featured In New John Craig Show NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Girl Overboard, a farce by John Alsobrook, in which John Craig will feature his wife, Mary Young, is scheduled to open out of town during the week of January 17. The play was tried out by a stock company tn Malden, Mass., last May with Miss Young in the title role. It is likely the piece will open about January 19 at Stamford and will be fol- lowed by a Boston engagement before coming into New York. The cast In- cludes: Phvlis Joyce, Lewis Willoughby, Edward Donnelly, Walter Regan, Mathilde Baring, Agnes Lumbard, Kate Mayhew, Bert Pennington, Alfred Cross and Howard Benton. Alonzo Price is directing. Supporting Jane Cowl NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The cast which is to support Jane Cowl in Robert Sher- wood'’s comedy, The Road to Rome, has been definitely set and includes Philip Merivale, Jessie Ralph, Joyce Carey, Ritchie Ling. Fairfax Burgher, Charles Brokaw, Alfred Webster, Harold Moffet, Jack MeGraw, Lewis Martin, Clement O’Loghlen, Ben Lockland, Willard Juroy and John MeNulty. Rehearsals are pro- gressing under the direction of Lester Lonergan i.the producers, William A. Brady, Jr ind Dwight Deere Wiman, have bocked an opening for January 17 in Washington, D.C. The following week Newark and then the jiece will be brought to Broadway. Lee Simonson is designing the settings Caesar Play Now “Off Key” NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Arthur Caesar's Few Can Do It underwent another title change this week and is now known as Off Key Robert V. Newman, who is producing it, has completed the cast which includes Florence Eldredge, Lucile Watson, McKay Morris, Katherine Rev- ner, Kenneth Hunter, Albert Hackett, Helen Turner and Margaret Douglas. Rollo Lloyd is directing. The piece will open January 13 out of town. Laura Wilck Concerned In “Get Me in Movies” NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Laura D. Wilck will have an interest in the production next month of Get Me in the Movies, the play by Charlton Andrews which she has been holding for the past year. A producing company is being formed. will be plaved in “Spider” at Last NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—<Albert Lewis, who has for months been about to pro- duce The Spider, new play by Fulton Oursler and Lowell Brentano, has finally put the piece into rehearsal withea cast that includes John Halliday, Regina Wal- lace, Arthur Stuart Hall and Priscilla Knowles. It will open January 24 in New Haven prior to a Broadway showing. Engagements NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Bert West and Ethel Wright have been engaged for Spellbound, which Mary Forrest is pro- ducing. . Virginia Dunhill has been engaged as understudy to Beatrice Thompson, Helen Chandler and Flora Sheffield in The Constant Nymph at the Selwyn Theater. Manart Kippen has been engaged for Puppets and Passions which will open Chanin’s new Theater Masque. sarton Hepburn has been engaged by Georges Renavent for the Grand Guignol Repertory which will open Monday at the Grove Street Theater. Company, Changes in Casts NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -Edward H. Robins has succeeded A. H. Ven Buren in The Little Spitfire at the Cort Thea- ter. Sylvia Sidney has replaced Grace Alyce Durkin in The Squall at the 48th Street Theater, - Reo = - i ‘ ») bt CH — Geoffrey Kerr for ‘“‘Blondas”’ NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Geoffrey K is to play opposite his wife, June Wal! Prefer Blondes at Times Square Theater. He was eng this week by Edgar Selwyn and sufficient rehearsals will replace F Morgan, who is leaving the cast to pla the lead in the new Chanin product Puppets and reported in Gentlemen Passions, as these columns last week. Civic Repertory Group Starts on “Cradle Song’ NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The Cradhk by the Spanish playwright, G. Marti; Sierra, went into rehearsal th to be added January 24 as th: production of the Civic Repertory 7 * ter. Eva Le Gallienne has selected 29 to support her in the leading 1 i cluding Egon 3recher, Beatrice Terry Jose phine Hutchinse n, Leona Robe . Hilda Plowright, Beatrice de Neergaard Sayre Crawley, Barlowe Borland and others, | Dramatic Notes DAVID VARDTI, who directed = th: English version of The Dybhud t the Neighborhood Playhouse, New York, will give a dramatic recital January 24 t Town Hall, New York, with Eva Yoa! WINCHELL SMITH js Southern France. wintering n WILLIAM FAVERSHAM and hi are appearing in Toronto in a seris revivals of plays formerly made fa . by him. The Squaw Man heads the list GEORGE ARLISS will tour next son in two of his plays, Disrael nd The Green Goddess. His autobiograph: entitled Up the Years From Bl bury, is now running serially in The Ladies’ Home Journal. ALINE McMAHON, who has the lead- ing feminine role in Beyond the H 1, at the Bijou Theater, New York, injured her foot last Tuesday and was not able to give a performance that night Her part was played by Dorothea Nolan, her understudy. SAM H. HARRIS has acquired two new plays for spring production. One is a dramatization of Samuel Hopkins Adams’ novel Revelry, The stage v was done by Maurine Watkins, whose Chicago is now playing at the Music Box Theater, New York The Room of Slats, by D. L. James, is the other piece. BEN ADLER, famous Yiddish actor and a son of Jacob Adler, will appear on the English-speaking stage in March in a translation from the Jewish. T piece will be presented by the Paul Productions, Inc., New York. WERNER JANSSEN has written the incidental music for Sam Abramovitch which Anne Nichols will try out of town next week prior to a New York showing. ‘ Dramatic Art a tnaaann‘n‘n a alae sana nan anaes Aca MERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS Founded 1884 by Franklin H. 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— «+ P — The Billboard, January 15, 1927 GED Gaz 5 ~ Musical Comedy Conducted by GORDON M. LELAND—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Year's Biggest Flops Are To Be Revived NEW YORK, Jan. 8 — The Daring necks nd Spring Magic, both of which me to grief on the road before they could reach Broadway, are not dead : , but are to be attempted former has been retitled Colette nd will be put back into rehearsal Mon- lav by the firm of Charles H. Abramson nd I | M. Trebitsch, who were con- } n the management when it stranded a few months ago in Spring- i John Cort will guarantee the salat this time, however, and due ar- range! ts have been made with Equity. D e Ellinger and Allan Prior have been engaged for the new leads and the new porting cast includes Mercer and Jir ! ton, Marcella Shields, Thon Healy, Louis Morrell and Isabel Brow! r chorus will number 60 Victor riley will direct the book and F Veldon will stage the dances Vagic, the musical version of Rachel Crothers and Mar Kirkpatrick found to be hopeless tryout, is now occupying two and William Cary t) process of completing re- ng and even restaging in and costumes It has definitely decided when the be put back into rehearsal but ft roducers are ser about at- piece again just as soon as ped up It is understood ady have the backing. William Collier Joins “Ching-a-Ling’” Revue NEW YORK, Jan. &8.—wWilliam Collier s en added to the cast of Chinge -Ling, t Oriental revue due here in three weeks He will serve as master of s. Paul Gerard Smith is shap- which ’ + they ly ‘ | . aiit ng up the dialog. Arthur Johnson and Roy Turk re adding numbers to the score and the dances of the all Japanese ( re being struggled with by Mic? Itow, William Seabury and Max Schwab-DeSylva-Henderson Writing New Musical Comedy NEW YORK, Jan. 8 — Laurence Schwab, producer of Queen High and co- prod with, Frank Mandel of The Desert Song, returned from Bermuda { k and immediately started work vy production for next season V ! is writing with B. G. DeSylva. T will be by Ray Henderson. No detail were forthcoming from Schwab's offices as to the nature or title of t new musical or whether it was planned for any of the several stars how appearing under his banner. Louis F. Werba Signs Up Liberty Until September NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Louis F. Werba I ist signed a lease whereby he will keep 1 m of the Liberty Theater until September 3. If his Twinkle Tiwin- kle ow it the Liberty, does not last that ne he will have control of book- ing in another show. Brooke Johns in ‘Piggy’ EW YORK, Jan. 8.—Brooke Johns is a t minute addition to strengthen P » the Sam Bernard show which Chanin’s Royale Theater here next Johns’ orchestra will also be in Ow V YORK, Jan. 1.—Mary Dunckley ieceeded Anastasia Reilly in t the Belmont Theater. She ny the part of thy Americana ® in the absence of Sunshine dancer, who injured her ankle | weeks ago while rehearsing. Tozere has replaced Charles Baum 'riss-Cross at the Globe Theater. ? ) ne Pst, é JEANNETTE BROWN, talented young sister to Nyra Brown, chief fem- inine player in George E. Wintz’s tour- ing company of the last “Music Box Revue’. Jeannette is being groomed by Nyra as her understudy. For a new- comer she has already shown unusual ability. This. combined with the fact that she has many of Nyra’s winning ways, has influenced Wintz into a de- cision to star hee in one of his shows next season. = —_ — Dillingham Fills Mary Eaton Show NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Charles Dilling- ham has completed the cast for the new Mary Eaton show, which remains un- titled. In addition to Walter Catlett, Richard (Skeet) Gallagher, Joseph Sant- ley and Ivy Sawyer, already reported, the prince pals include Joe Donahue, Kel- ler Sisters and Lynch, Eddie Mayo, Joan Clement, Jeanne Fonda Pauline Hall, Anna May Dennehy and a troupe of Al- bertina Rasch girls. The piece is by Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach, Bert Kal- mar and Harry Ruby. David Bennett will stage the dances and is now select- ing the chorus. New Firm Announces Three Offerings for This Season NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—A _ producing firm new to Broadway was announced this week when Byron Totten ane Harry B. Herts joined partnership, opened of- fices on West 48th street, ang let it be known that they would place a dramatiza- tion of Reginald Wright Kauffman’s novel, The House of Bondage, in re- hearsal before the end of the month. In the new combinatien Totten will handle the production end while Herts watches the business and publicity angles. A comedy drama, not yet titled, written by a Margaret MacDonald, is scheduled for production this season, as well as a musical comedy. Shuberts Sign La Meri NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—La Meri, Span- ish dancer, well-known abroad, has been signed by the Shuberts for A Night in Spain, their new revue, featuring Kath- ryn Ray and Georgie Price, which is scheduled for the Casino de Paris the latter part of the month. “Judy” Cast Complete NEW YORK. Jan. & — Judy. John Henry Mears’ new musical comedy will open Monday evening at Werba’s, Brook- lyn, with Patti Harrold and Robert Arm- strong as the featured playe Mark Swan has wrtten the book, Leo Robin the lyrics and Charles Rosoff the music. The supporting cast includes Alice Mac- Kenzie, Frank Beaston, George Meeker, Edward Allan, Redfield Clarke, Lida Kane, Jams Seel Elizabeth Meat and Florence Everett. In the ensemble are Marda Bennett, Heler Elifelt Elinor Meeker Ethel Guerard, Margaret Litz, Susan Jane Gloria Lee, Ann Loomis, Diana Hunt and Mildred Lorra n John Hayden staged the book and Bobby Connolly the dances The settings are by P. Dodd Ackerman and the costumes by Hugh Willoughby. The piece is not expected to come into New York for eral weeks. Dorothy Casey, Hammerstein To Bring Paris Revue to New York NEW YORK. Jan. &8—Arthur Ham- merstein has signed Volterra’s Fran« American Revue to open the Hammer- stein Theater under construction here. It is expected the house will be ready early in 1928 Berlin reports that Em- erich Kalman has been engaged by Ham- merstein to do the music for The Golden Dairn, an operetta. also scheduled for the Hammerstein house. Added to “My Maryland’ NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—George V. Dill, Mattie Keene and Marion Ballou have been signed by the Messrs. Shubert for their My Maryland, the Sigmund Rom- berg-Dorothy Donnelly operetta, sched- uled to open at the Apollo Theater, At- lantic, City, Monday. | Musical Comedy Notes ALICE POOL, for 10 years connected with the Florenz Ziegfeld office in New York, has resigned to join the staff of Gene Buck's new producing office. EVELYN HERBERT stayed her re- hearsals in My Maryland last week long enough to resume her old role in Prin- cess Flavia for a few, performances in Boston during the illness of Muriel Tan- nahill. ARMAND VECSEY, composer of The Nightingale at the Jolson Theater, New York, has gone to Atlantic City to apply the finishing touches to a new operetta score for the Shuberts. HARRY NIEMAN, conductor for Al Jolson, has stepped in at the Winter Garden, New York, and will direct the orchestra there for the balance of the run of Gay Paree or until Jolson decides to reopen. RICHARD HERNDON has added a new number, Sicwanee River Melody, to Americana, at the Belmont Theater, New York. The piece is sung by the Pan- American Quartet and replaces’ the Thanks Awful number Charles Wein- berg wrote the music and Al Wilson the lyrics for the song MARY MILBURN, prima donna of Gay Paree, now at the W-nter Garden, has introduced into one of her numbers a song, You and Me, which was com- posed by her sister, Ann, prima donna of the musical comedy Listen Dearie, on tour previous to a New York opening. RALPH RAINGER AND ‘FAIRCHILD, special pianists of @ High, at the Ambassador Theater, New York, will record the score of The Desert Song, at the Casino Theater, for the Vic- tor Phonograph Company. RICHARD BOLD AND AZEADA CHAROUOE, of the Gay Paree company at the Winter Garden, New York, have been engaged to play leads in the motion picture which the Exhibitors’ Producing Corporation is to make of Kandahar Isle, the tropical number in the show. —s TOM LAW, baritone singer in George White's Scandals, seventh edition, re- cently received a cablegram from Glas- gow saying his mother was critically ill at Glasgow, Scotland JIMMY HOLMES, of George White’s Scandals, seventh edition, has sold his hotel at Corpus Christi, Tex EDWARD NELL, SR., head of the Metropolitan School of Music, Indian- apolis, and Mrs. Nell have returned from Washington, It C., where they were guests of their son, Edward Nell, Jr.,. playing a role in the New York company of The Vagabond King. 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\s G28 28 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Dramatic Stock Conducted by ROBERT GOLDEN—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Test Season Proves ~ Wichita Wants Stock WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 8. — The Ted North Players will return to the Craw- ford Theater January 10 to finish the stock season. This company played a twq weeks’ experimental engagement here in December, the object being to de- termine whether this town was ready for a revival of stock, which has slumped in late years in the face of increased prestige of pictures. Business during the two weeks the company was here indicated beyond a question of doubt that the situation is ripe for a good stock company such as Ted heads, The company played to capacity houses and there has been a strong advance sale in anticipation of North’s return. The North Plavers left here to fill four week engagements, They took a vacation during Christmas week The opening bill on their return will be The Only Road. Luttringer Pleases Salem SALEM, Mass., Jan. 10.—Al Luttringer started his 12th week of stock at the Empire Theater here January 3, the house having been dark for eight months. For the last- two or three years stock has had a hard time in Salem, but Mr. Luttringer seems to have brought it back to something like permanency. Christ- mas week Mr. Luttringer kept the house open, gdoing a very good business with The U nted Child. He followed with the musical comedy Tangeri doing a big week, topping it off with a New Year’s Eve vaudeville sh h packed tae house. ‘ ww whi Earle Ross Players Open ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 8 —The new season of stock which was opened New Year’s Day at the Granada Theater by the Earle Ross Players promises to meet with subst Patronage during the first week exceeded anticipa- tions and the company was given a flat- tering reception. The Whole Town’s Talking was the opening bill. ial success, New Stock Organization Opens in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Jan. 8.—Under the direction of Harry Fischer and Miller & Hicks a new organization will open the doors of the Irving Theater on Janu- ary 10 with Just Married. The company, engaged thru the Wales Winter office, includes Belva Morrell and Clifford Dunstan, leads; Tabatha Good- win and Robert Filmer, seconds; Betty jarlow, ingenue; George Simpson, juve- nile; Ella Cameron and Jerry Taylor, characters, and Charles E. Ashley, ase sistant director Charles Pitt is the stage director M ‘ischer has selected r irc iway ! to be given in Wilkes-Barre and has spent the last two weeks in New York gathering scenic effects and lighting apparatus. English a Open HAMILTON, C: n., Ji n. 9.—The Grand ‘ H oO} ed yesterd with an l pa ed mainly of play rom tli I r Theater, Toronto. The pening bill wa Dear Brutus. \ tor Tandy stag director, with Maurice Colborne, Geoffrey Miller, Phyllis Coghian and Lorna Glynn in the leading roles Stock and Few Road Shows For the Park, Youngstown, O. NGSTOWN, O., Jan. 8.—Dramatic road-sLow book- I f t the Park The- is i I inder of the season, L. B. Cool, now in ct ge of the local playhouse, said. The Park Players have been at the 1 theater for many weeks Mary Anne Dentler, well-known stock actress, h: joined the local com- pany and will play the leads in the future, replacing Pauline MacLean, whe lias left the cast. ALICE HOLCOMB, one of the most charming of the Pierre Watkin Players, at the Egyptian Theater, Sioux Falls, S. D., is just 18, but she has been playing leading feminine roles and gave performances in the leads of “‘Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch’, “‘Alias the Deacon” and “‘Young Blood’ that enthused audiences and critics alike. Miss Holcomb was born and reared in Cincinnati. She danced in the ballet of the Zoo Grand Opera two seasons, 192] and 1922. From July, 1925, to Jan- uary, 1926, she was leading woman with Frank Winninger’s company. She is the daughter of F. W. Holcomb, widely known in the theatrical world. Wright Players Notes ZANESVILLE, O., Jan. 8 — The Wright Players began the 17th week of their run at the Weller Theater January 3 with a spirited performance of Why Men Leave Home, Judging from the re- ception given it, another big week’s business is as good as in the box office. Christmas week all existing records were broken with Laff That Off. This company is under the local man- agement of Harry F. Bodie and is one of five operated by W. H. Wright, the others being in Grand Rapids, Jackson and Lansing, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind. The cast of the Zanesville Wright Play- ers is as follows:. Alice Cavanaugh and Maurice Holland, leads; Marie Nelson, Maren Berdine, Gertrude King, Franklyn George, Leo Curley, Richard Haines, Charles Bowler and Leopold Badia. Forrest Orr is the director, and Charles Squires scenic artist. Underlined productions are The Fall Guy, The Enemy, Up in Mabel’s Room and The Best People. Wright Opens Headquarters Office in Detroit DETROIT, Jan. 8.—Because of his ex- panded interests in the dramatic stock field W. H. Wright has opened a general office here from which all his operations will be directed. Mr. Wright has been operating the Powers Theater, Grand tapids, Mich., for several years. He now controls houses in Jackson, Mich.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Zanesville, O., and Lansing, Mich. St. James, Boston, Opens As Permanent Stock House BOSTON, Jan. 3.—The Keith house, the St. James Theater, was opened Janu- ary 3 as a dramatic stock house. Walter Gilbert has been engaged as leading an He was formerly leading man of the Boston Stock Company, playing in he same theater. Charles R. Schofield will direct. The company is called the E. F. Albee Stock Company. The house has heretofore played Keith vaudeville. Mildred Austin Company Claims I exington Record LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 10.—Altho the Hunter Keasey Players after three months of strugeli at the Lexington Opera House announce that they have . established themselves on a paying basis, the Mildred Austin Company, at the Ada Meade Theater, still claims the record for length of run and amount of busi- ness done by a dramatic stock company What's more, Miss Austin offers $1,000 to anyone who can prove otherwise. There is this distinction between the two organizations—the Keasey company plays straight dramatic stock while the Austin company uses musical numbers and specialties between the acts In a statement issued Mi Austin says: “The Mildred Austin Dramatic Stock Company has been here two sea- sons and is now in its third : season.” She adds that practically all the people who were with the organiza- tion at the beginning of its run are still in the company. Beach Players Well Received On Return to La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE, Wis., Jan. 8.—With the theater packed to the doors the Guy and Eloda Beach Stock Company opened an indefinite season here Dectmber 26 and has since been playing to a capacity business The oper g play wa Flaming Youth. The organization is an old favorite company with La Crosse theater patrons, The following. all well known, were given a great leome on their reappear- ance: Eloda Guy Beach, Ruth Friend, Frank Br: ks, Ma e Davidson, Czerny James, Roy Ha ngton, H. L. LeRoy, Verna Ward, Jack Martin and Bill Bird. Incidentally, the Guy and Ek baseball team won the city chan for 1926 Other members of the mn who spent the holidays in La Crosse are Mr. and Mrs. Willian Johnny Jones Shows; the Flying F and daughter; orge and Mrs. C. M. Dalton. of the C. M. Dal- ton Shows; Fiorence Green, Stock Company; “Doc” and Mrs. E. Johnson, of the Quaker Medicine Com- pany; Leonard Obrecht, with George White’s Scandals; Christy Obrecht and Don Earl], of the Christy Obrecht Stock Company. da Beach profe ssi Brockton Players Notes BROCKTON, Mass., Jan. 8.—For the first production of the new year of the Brockton Players, at the City Theater, Manager James J. Hayden Ired Ad rian Perrin§ of New York, as director of dancing. Myrt k, vershtil nd woman, Was i for tl l ling rol n this second 1 cal comedy of the sea- son, Take It From Me, Mr. Perrin furnished four of the dane- ing chorines from the Rycroft-Perrin office. Walter sedell, characte was stricken sud y W t last week, and Albert Hickey doubled in his part. After a much-needed rest Ivan Miller lead.ng man, is again in the cast, } k ré vered from a nervou depre on caused by overwork For the first weel of the year Man- ager Hayden bring three guert stars consecutively, viz.: Herbert Clark, in The Patsy; Florence Malone ». in Stella Dallas, and Justina Wayne, in The Show- or The newly signed character woman, Margaret Robinson, made her debut January 3, replacing the Stuart. Myrtle Clark, favorite of the Brockton Players wa the featured vocalist ree cently at the Chamber of Commerce din- ner meeting, ex-Gc Channing H. Cox being special guest and speaker, Florence Saxon, a visiting player, was on the card also, retiring Jane vernor Stock for Elmira, N. Y. ELMIRA, N. Y., Jan. 8.—The Ma Players inaugurated an indefinit a Sala ae P —— oe Se 2 | ‘ : ae . Po po | | : t} ; — pany excellent suy rt here Mr ; Miss Jeror Mi:s Elliott, M 4 7 Goddard, Mr. W cast have sur] t ations of Peters! | __i a _ | Pe ee ) . ; | ; * oon : ) : . i a r a € ‘ f i ¢ :
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LOW ; The Billboard, January 15, 1927 American Concert Field and American Achievements in the World of Music Conducted by IZETTA MAY McHENRY—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Damrosch Completes Work On Music Series for Children Walter Damrosch has completed three vears’ work on a very elaborate eight- volur music series for school) children n which he had as collaborators George Gartian and Prof. Karl Gehrkens of Obs College. Mr. Damrosch was the firs rganize a series of concerts iren and these books represent in i form all the knowledge of child which Mr. Damrosch has athered during his 30 years of concerts ner ‘Vv lren. The series covers vocal rainiy of children from the first to he h grades and the authors have drawn upon the folk songs and best music yuntry Mr. Damrosch hime- self } contributed a number of songs collection to t and in addition has taken short themes from great symphonic works and set appropriate words to th lso, he persuaded noted European “Or rs to contribute special works to tl ries In explaining the purpose eight-volume music series Mr. Damrosch sajd: “If music, particularly nging, is made part of the education of th of America, its influence on ur ntry must be very great. It is ur pe that every child m the United States will learn how to sing. In this urge the teacher to guard st overstressing the technical, other- hildren will develop a dislike for Music is something that should give pleasure and joy.” In addition to the simple kindergarten complicated harmonics and s the series contains a survey of nstrumental music covering all the in- nts used in a great symphony or- and summarizes the history of nusic from the earliest times to the present. ries we from dy to estra New York Events Dusolina Giannini appeared as soloist with the New York Symphony Orchestra for the eighth Sunday afternoon sub- scription concert, in Mecca Auditorium, January 2. This was the last program be directed by Walter Damrosch until the end of the season, following the guest conductorship of Otto Klemperer and Fritz 2 and it was opened with an excelle and spirited reading of Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D. This number was followed by Miss Giannini’s Singing an aria from Tschaikovsky's Jeanne D’Are; “her other solo, ‘liza- beth's Air (Act 2 Tannhauser) being sung after the intermission, and in both of t e numbers she demonstrated fully the reason for the success which she so justly deserves, For the remaining num- I the second half of the program Mr. Damrost h directed Siegfried’s Rhine Jo éy from Gotterdammerunag and Ex- trpts from Act 3 of Tristan and Isolde. A large audience gave the popular di- the soloist and the players a de- cided ovation at the conclusion of each number Leonora Cortez, pianist, in a _ recital Monday evening, January 38, in Aeolian Ha pened her program with Brahms’ Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, which work is formidable to ul blest pianist and proved a_ task beyond the abilities of this young artist. The composition was played with little Variety of expression and at a tempo nd rhythm more suited to syncopated She fared better in compositions veger, Albeniz and Rhene-Baton, as more modern and lighter works fiven with animation, dexterity of ng and better technique. Thruout program, however, there was a very nt need for further study in the art ‘l'erpretation as well as development re efficient technique iehtfully different as well as de- tfully entertaining was the joint re- of Nina Gordon, soprano, and Wes- \ iordon, tenor, in Town Hall, Tues- evening, January 4, before a large “nee in which were many who every ‘ty evening enjoy these artists when are heard in the program broadcast : Major Bowes’ Capitol Family. Wes- — Gordon possesses a very pleasing *hor volee which he uses in a most musi- manner; then, too, his diction (Continued on page 89) + nly More Opera News tecently in these columns announce- ment was made of opera seasons to take place in cities in various parts of the country and now comes more news of the plans of other cities. Pittsburgh is to have 2% week of opera January 15 to 22 given by the Philadelphia La Scala Grand Opera Company, which includes Tina Paggi, Arthur Hackett, Riccardo Strac- ciari, Henry Scott, and announcement is made that Tita Ruffo has been especially I engaged for the Pittsburgh season at Syria Mosque. The operas to be given are Aida, Rigoletto, Cavulleria and Paaq- liacct, Trtviata, Faust, and Lucta. ~ Jacksonville, Fla., will have thi company in a@ week of opera February 14, at the Duval Armory, and this engagement is under the auspices of the local post of the American Legion. Also the Philadelphia LaScala Grand Opera Company has been engaged as the opening attraction of the Municipal Auditorium at Orlando, Fia., end will dedicate the Auditorium Feb- ruary 21 and continue performances until February 26. Seattle, Wash., will have a mid-winter season of eight performances of opera, Tosca, Trovatore ame beginning County beginning February 14, as the result of the reorganization of the former Seattle Civic Opera Company into what is now to be called the Civic Opera Association of Seattle, Inc. The object of the new organization is to develop a better ap- preciation of good music and to provide opportunity for public appearance to local singers, and if is planned to have Seattle take some of the princi- pal roles in each of the operas to be given, altho several New York opera stars singers will be engaged to complete the cast. The chorus will be comprised exclusively of Seattle singers. The mid-winter season will consist of eight performances at the Metropolitan Theater, Seattle, beginning the week of February 14, and the operas include Faust, Carmen, Martha and It Trovatore. Another city which is planning a sea- son of opera is Dallas, Tex., where a guarantee fund of $100,000 has been pledged for the season, which wil] include five performances of grand opera by the Chicago Civic Opera Company, beginning March 10 and concluding March 12. All the performances will be given at the Fair Park Auditorium and the operas, according to present plans, include Traviata, Resurrection, Haensel and Gretel, Cavalleria Rusticena, Pagliacci and The Jewels of the Madonna. Opera in Chicago With the pany nearing the Auditorium, Chicago, ere being made of last several operas The formance of Traviata will be given as the first of three mid-week matinees at popular prices on Wednesday afternoon, January 12, with Muzzio, and Eonelli in the ast. That evening Car- men will be repeated with Mary Garden in the name part and Ansseau as Don Jose, Thursday evening, January 13, will bring a repetition of Don Giovanni, which scored such a tremendous suc- cess at«the gala New Year’s Eve per- formance, and the cast will again include Edith Mason, Schipa, Vanni- Chicago Civic the close of Opera Com- its season at announcements performances of season's per- last Schipa Rosa Raisa, Marcoux and Trevisan. Friday night there will be the double bill of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci with Muzio, Jackson, Lindi and Defrere in Caval- leria, and Edith Mason, Marshall and Mojica in Pegliacci. For Saturday's mati- nee the season's last performance of Tosca will be given with Mary Garden, Ansseau and Vanni-Marcoux in the prin- cipal roles. Ticfland will be repeated in English, at popular on Saturday night, with the same cast that introduced it to the repertoire, and the last per- formance of La Juive is list@@ for the Sunday matinee, January 16. The sec- ond mid-week -matinee, at popular prices, on Wednesday, January 19, will be given over to the season's only performance of Madam Butterfly, sung by Edith Mason, Lorna Doone Jgxson, Charles Hackett and Rimini. The bill for the final matt- nee of the series wip be announced later, pri es, Noted Artists To Be Heard In N. Y. Concert Halls Followitg after almost an overdose of orchestral concerts during the closing of the December concert calendar, New York in the next few weeks will have neerts by a number of the most noted musicians of the music world. The alendar for Carnegie Hall lists a piano recital by Alexander Brailowsky on Saturday afternoon, January 15; also a piano recital by Josef Lhevinne Sunday evening,. January 16; a concert by the Cleveland Orchestra, January 18. in Which Nikolai Sokoloff will feature two new compositions, one Pageant of P, &. and The by Whithorne, been played Douglas Moore, Aeroplane, Op. 38, No. 2, and neither of which betore in New York Fritz Kreisler is listed for a violin recital on Wednesday eVening, January 19, and on Sunday eve- Barnum, by has ning, January 23, Walter Gieseking will give his first piano recital this season. 4nd two other events on the Carnegie calendar is the song recital by Dusolina Giannini on Tuesday evening, January 25, and a violin and pianoforte concert by Lea Luboshutz, violinist, and Josef Hofmann, pianist, on Sunday afternoon, January 30. Hall occurs the Beethoven Series to be given on three Sunday ‘noons in which the soloists will be em -Zimbalist and Harold Sauer, on Jan. 16; Paul Kochanski and Harold Bauer, Jan. 23, and Albert Spald- ing and Harold Bauer, on Jan. 30. Four Monday evening song recitals will be given on January 17, 24, February and 14 by Povla Frijsh, Danish so- prano. The Flonzaley Quartet will offer one of its excellent programs on Tues- day evening, January 18, and Harold Henry, American pianist, is listed for a recital on Thursday evening, January 20. Other artists to be heard in Aeolian Hall include Erwin Nyiregyhazi, in a piano recital; Lauritz Melchior, in @ song recital; Mme. Chas. Cahier, in a song recital; Moriz Rosenthal, in a piano recital; a concert by the Elshuco Trio and a program by the International Com- posers Guild. The v Hall incl musical events for Town le a concert January 16, by the Society Friends of Music, Are- tur Bodansky directing; a Bach Festival Week Program, played by -Harold Sam- uel, pianist, the evenings of January 18, 19, 20 and the afternoons of January 21, 22 and 23. New Year's Musical Events For Portland and Seattle Among the interesting musical at- tractions listed for the early months of the New Year are a violin recital by Cecilia Hansen, January 15; Reinald Werrenrath, January 27: a jomt recital by Katherine Meisle, contralto, and Allan McQuhae, tenor, on February 1; Florence irious of the Austral, soprano, March 1, and a piano recital March 15 by Alexander Brailow- sky. A number of these same artists will also be heard in Seattle, Miss Hansen also being scheduled in that city on Janu- ary 17, Mr. Werrenrath on January 26, and Mr. MeQuhae will appear under the auspices of the Men's Club on the 31st. The Ladies’ Musical Club will present Ossip Gabrilowitsch February 1 The Seattle Civic Opera Company will appear in repertoire from February 14 to 19, and the Ladies’ Musical Club will also present Fritz Kreisler February 24 Alexander Brailowsky, pianist, will give a _ recital March 11; Tito Schipa, March 14, and the Elshuco Trio, under the auspices of the Women's Federation, U. of W., will be heard March 15. Busy Month / A busy for Judson House January is scheduled for Jud- son House. This week he is singing with the Philadelphia Civic Opera Asso- ciation on January 13 the role of Man- rico in Il Trovatore. For the three per- formances of Beethoven's Ninth Sym- phony, which are to be given by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra = on January 19, 20 and 31, Mr. House will appear as soloist in St. Paul, Minneapolis and New Orleans on the respective dates. He is also singing a return engage- ment in Hamilton, Ont., January 17. Concert and Opera Notes | ALEXANDER BRAILOWSKY, Rus- sian pianist, who gives his New York re- cita! in Carnegie Hall January 15, will be heard later in the season in New York as one of the artists scheduled for an appearance in the Wolfsohn Concert Series. THE RECITAL of Paul Robeson an- nounced for January 18 in Kansas City has been postponed until January 25. REINALD WERRENRATH has been engaged for a concert in Van- couver, B. C., February 2. The only place big enough to accommodate the crowds desiring to hear the noted bari- tone is a motion picture theater which is only available at 5 p.m FEODOR CHALIAPIN and his assist- ing artists will present The Barber of Seville at the Auditorium, Milwaukee, January 27, under the local auspices of Marion Andrews. A PETITION has been filed in the Superior Court of Seattle by the directors of the Seattle Civic Opera Company for permission to dissolve the corporation. The decision was reached by a vote of two-thirds of the stockholders and the signers of the petition were Montgomery ynch, I. M. Conkling, Graham Morgan, Charles R. Rohrbacher and _ Lillian Brockman. ON HIS WAY to fill an engagement with the Los Angeles Oratorio Society in April for the second time this sea- son, Fred Patton will appear as soloist with the Oskaloosa, Ia., Symphony Or- chestra. FEODOR CHALIAPIN and his travel- ing company in The Barber of Seville will be heard in Chicago in the Audi- torium February 6. MME. ELLEY NEY arrived in New York a few days ago for the briefest and most crowded American season of her career. She will play in 50 cities in the short space of three months, re- turning to Berlin for a series of Bee- thoven commemorative programs in April. 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30 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Repertoire Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Sadler-Swain Shows Named as Largest In answer to the largest and oldest tent show question Frank R. Hudson, of Abilene, Tex., nominates the Harley Sadier Show as having the largest tent show on the road today. In a letter to the rep. editor from Abilene, Tex., under date of January 5, Hudson writes as follows: “It seems as tho the repertoire people are backward in writing about their shows. Surely someone has the largest tent show. “Not being in the profession just at this time, altho I carry an Actors’ Equity Association card, I feel that I have a right to get on the carpet and express my thoughts. “IT have trouped with various tent theaters since 1919 and my trouping has extended to every State east of the Mississippi and of the West Central States. Now I am going to write some- thing of Harley Sadler’s Own Show. “As our good friend Tom Hall stated in the issue of January 1, ‘I would travel many miles to see a tent show better than Harley's,’ I will say that I am with Mr. Hal] and there are many others who are also with him. “The Sadler Show is transported in two 70-foot baggage cars; one is Sadler’s private baggage car and the other is furnished on each move by the railroad company. “The tent is 65 by 165 feet, the whole back being elevated to permit the placing ef the dressing rooms on the stage. Lights and scenery are equal to those found in the leading playhouses thruout the country. Plenty of flood and spot- lights, as well as ‘cloud machines’, are carried, enabling the company to get the best results out of the story. Double side walls and large stoves are used in cold weather, making the tent as warm as any theater. The show carries 1,800 chairs, all having white covers, and five sections of blues, seven tiers high, are used, making the seating capacity more than 2,000. And I have seen the show turn people away night after night. “The company carries 35 people, in- cluding a band and orchestra. I can’t understand why Harley isn’t on Broad- way. It’s not because his show isn’t good enough, and I will stake my all on that, but a Texan won’t leave his home State, and I admire him for that because I’m a ‘long horn’ myself. Well, let’s hear from some others.” S. Vandersluis, better known as Harry Van, of Virden, Ill., writes as follows: “I notice that a friendly controversy has arisen in The Billboard as to who has the largest tent show on the road. I have been actively engaged in the show business, in all of its branches except burlesque, for the last 37 years, and in that time have been with the largest and smallest en route. “During the last four years I have visited a number of tented attractions thruout the country in my car and I can truthfully say, without exaggeration, that the largest tent repertoire show I have ever seen is the W. I. Swain Show No. 1, both as to the size of the tent and the number of people carried. “I have seen as fine scenery and stage settings on other shows, but when it comes to all-round bigness, such as horses, electric light plants and number of people carried, one would think it a circus instead ofa repertoire show. I’ve seen better shows, but none so large.” Dubinsky Bros.’ Show Does Good Business at Miami MIAMI, Okla., Jan. 6.—The Dubinsky Bros.’ Stock Company, Cleve Terhune, manager, played here last week to good business.+ From here the company will go to Okmulgee, Okla., for a week’s run. Prof. and Mrs. Tony Biehl, of the Ter- hune & Biehl Show, left the show Jan- uary 1 for Kansas City, where they will remain until time for their show to go out under canvas. Ora Fritz has been a guest of the show the past week and plans to return to her home this week. Swain No. 2 Show Roster The roster of the W. I. Swain No. 2 Show, which closed its season at Pelahat- chie, Miss., recently, included K. J. Swain, manager; Gus Rapier, front door and: tickets; James Frijerio, advance agent; Jack Harrison, director, comedian, producer of musical comedies and stage manager; Milton Jastram, leads and second comedy; Flo Harrison, leads and specialties; Gordon Hayes, characters and character leads; James Elliott, gen- eral business: Emory Tittle, heavies and musical director; Louise Tittle, charac- ters and heavies; Peggy Elliott, in- genues; Jack and Rita Morgan, feature dancing; Anita Foubert, feature Charles- ton dancer; Mrs. Gordon Hayes, general business, and Baby Ruth Harrison, spe- cialties, The band was made up of K. J. Swain, band leader; Oscar Lutenger, clarinet; Jingle Carsey, trombone; Jack Har- fison, bass drum; Gordon Hayes, bari- tone; Tom Henry, sousaphone; Emory Tittle, sax., and Victor Vitchner, drums. Baker Bros.’ Show To Open MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 8.—The Baker Bros.’ Motorized Show, which closed December 18, at Hickox, Ga., after a sea- son of 48 weeks, will-open its 1927 sea- son January 31, for a tour thru Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. The show recently purchased a new 50x80 top and a new truck, while the old trucks have been equipped with new bodies. THOMAS AITON, manager of the Mason Bros.’ Uncle Tom's Cabin Come pany, writes: ‘Business at our week stand at Loew’s Metropolitan, Cleveland, Was so big that they held us over for another week, making it the first time a ‘Tom’ company has played for two weeks in Cleveland. At Hagertsown, Md., our show broke all records and they could not hold the people. We leave Cleveland tonight (January 6) for one- night stands into Detroit, where we show for a week before heading west.” ———— Tent and Repertoire Managers— HE Tent and Repertoire Managers’ Protective Association could not talk about or make plans for the next meeting until the majority of members had been heard from, and we have now received the vote | of nearly all of them. the place of the meeting. out of it. and agree on what you want done. it in a body. show or 10. So let’s hear from you at once, They seem to be almost divided on Chicago and Kansas City as I firmly believe we should selact Kansas City, and all managers, whether they belong to the association or not, are hereby invited to attend and take part in a discussion of ways and means to proceed. If a sufficient number of managers are interested, the meeting can be held some time in February, either in Kansas City or Chicago. The organization at present is in a temporary state. It had to have a beginning some way, and now it’s up to you to make what you want Everything is in your hands. All you have to do is attend the meeting There is a big fight ahead for us and we must be prepared to meet Otherwise we will all go under. I personally am strong for this proposition and believe it can and will succeed, but we need all of you, big and little, whether you have one SSS GEORGE C. ROBERSON, Jefferson Theater, Hamilton, O. Champlin Co. in Allentown For Annual Holiday Run ALLENTOWN, Pa., Jan. 7. — The Charles K. Champlin Company played its annual holiday engagement at the Lyric Theater here the week of December 27 and presented the finest array of bills seen here in some time. Supporting Champlin are Octavia Powell, leading woman; Hazel Carlton, James Keiliher, Madge Bennett York, Bentley Wallace, Earl Withrew, Arthur Griffin, Mary Bubb, William H. Crud- ington, Eva Pownall, John Lawrence, C. M. Dumas and George L. Graves. Among the plays being presented by the company this season are Dancing Mothers, The Cat and the Canary, Alias the Deacon, Lightnin’, What Price Motherhood?, Just Married, Flaming Youth and What Most Women Want, Caufman Players Enjoying Good Business in Missouri MEADVILLE, Mo., Jan. 8.—The Con- stance Caufman Players, under the man- agement of Guy Caufman, report very satisfactory business over their old stamp- ing grounds thru Missouri. The Cauf- man Players are this winter playing the same towns which they have visited for the last three seasons, and their past reputation is giving- them capacity busi- ness in many of the towns. Guy and Constance Caufman are doing leads and have an excellent supporting cast of elght people, including a feature orchestra. The show will open its tent season early in May in Kansas, when the company will be augmented to 18 people, Cosgrove’s Comedians To Open At Longisland March 27 WILSON, N. C., Jan. 8.—Frank Cos- grove’s Comedians will open their sixth season at Longisland, N. C., March 27. The company will include Little Jerry Sullivan, Richard Freenan, Tom Dayton, Len Mence, Seymour Furth, Leonard (Happy) Meehan and a chorus of 10 girls who can do special numbers. Bill Croucher will be the agent, with Bert (Dixie) Green and Bill Clancy as second men. The show will travel by motor. Gifford-Jones Company In Its 20th Week ST. PETER, Minn., Jan. 8.—The Gif- ford-Jones Company celebrated Christmas with a big party at Owatonna, Minn., all members of the company being pres- ent. The Gifford-Jones Players are in their 20th week, and rapidly gaining an enviable reputation in the repertoire field, The personnel is: Adrian (Red) Ells- worth, featured comic; Charles Richards, leading man; Isabel McMinn, leading woman; Barbara Gordon, Edna Cable, Dorothy Dean, Ida Swigart, Howard Still- man, Joseph Tonuitti, Jack S¢ xton, Jack aul, and Messrs. Gifford and Jones, owners and managers, The com@any carries a complete scenic production for each play, the two feature plays being The Cat and the Canary and Dancing Mothers. ZANE COBURN advises that the Done- eng oe has leased two of his plays or the winter season, The Detour and The Valley of Greed. Rep. Tattles —— CLYDE J. WHITE has just closed th Season with the William J. H: ry 1 Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, with wl ' he did Marks. Clyde, Arthur Alt; n 1 Fred Brown motored to Long B ™ Calif., where they will spend the y t until the show opens in, February. On their way to Long Beach they visit Hila Morgan Show at Douglas, Ariz Frank's Comedians at Phoenix 4‘ The cast of the Harvall “Tom” Com; the past season included William Valen. tine, Hope Worth, Arthur Alton, Fred fF Brown, Charlés Reed and wife, Dorot Vv Ray and Clyde J. White. . CLARENCE AUSKINGS, agent for the Roland Sedgwick Players, advises that business for the company Was extra ¢ i curing its 10 weeks’ run at Port Arthu ’ Tex. The company is at present playing week stands in houses thru Texa nd will open its tent season in March. BOB TOEPFERT advises that he hac been appearing with the Roberson P ers at Hamilton, O. Bob reports that Roberson and Freddie Reethe, business manager with*the company, will put out several tents in March. LOLA E. PAINTER left last week f r Beverley, O., for a visit with Mr nd Mrs. R. P. Altvater, who own ths Opera House in that town. Lola will ri main there for two or three weeks and reports that she will put on home-talent produc- tions during her stay there. THE MAE EDWARDS PLAYERS closed a five weeks’ engagement at H fax, N. S. New Year's night to good business. Maisie Cecil Klark is the only new member with the company and she is doing very nicely. GEORGE OSCAR, old-time musician, formerly of the Oscar Bros., would like to hear from anyone who = traveled with Tillotson's Theatrical Troupe thru Iitinois about 30 years ago’ or the Bush Bros.’ Band. Mail will reach him at 211 Court street, Cincinnati, O. GEORGE W. RIPLEY'S Vaudeville and Picture Show has reopened after the Loliday layoff and will play Rouses until the first of May, when it will go under ¢eanvas, carrying a complete outfit and traveling by motor. The company will piay one-nighters in the North in sum- mer and South in the winter, according to Ripley. The company’s winter quar- ters are at Homer, N. Y. A MESSAGE of interest to all tent and repertoire managers will be found on Page 50. MILAN (RED) MILLER, drummer, late of the Alamo Theater, Newnan, Ga, has joined the Dubinsky Stock Company, playing in Louisiana. ED AND MARCIA SHERWOOD, well known in repertoire and stock circles, ar now playing the Bert Levey Time to the Coast, doing music and magi They expect to be back early in the spring ir. time to sign up with a show for the summer. WILLARD B. COOK, known to his rep. friends as “that red-headed, fr Je faced, snaggle-toothed boy”, advises that he is now in charge of all publicity a the Jacobs Theater, McComb, Mi WILLIAM D. CAMBLE, violinist, for the past three seasons with the Mil Tolbert Show, spent the holiday: his mother in Sacramento, Calif Mrs W. D. Camble (Bessie Leighton) .- genue and chorus producer with the T bert Show, is visiting her mot! Dothan, Ala., and will spend a week each in Columbus and Atlanta, G be- fore returning to work. The Cambles have been re-engaged for the ; season with the Milt Tolbert S) THE MUSICAL LAWANS_ have jus! successful Walsh Bros.’ Show at Cottondale, Ila ane are now playing picture houses | Southern MississippL closed a season wit the ——E f 7 1 F | Se a ; | . | ae | - LMS ( AIA im EE Le 7 _— ee ___ | ee q qT = Po ; j 1 : | ‘ | '
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,a” . — 4 Drama Needed in Small-Town Movie Houses, Says Simpson Simpson, artist representa- us City, Mo., writes the oan ‘sor as follows, under date of ~* » 21, expressing the need of ty » the small-town movie houses: On five of The Billboard, ansea January 1, is a small item Straight Movies Are Unable -Town Patrons. I think t should be brought more to the attention of the house ions were never better for ire shows playing the small at present, if only the house ould co-operate. Shows are ith the pictures. The clientele S nding more than just pictures nd the wide-awake house manager is me attention to this fact. the theater is a habit. Are p 1 managers willing that the pub! e that habit by not waking up to the fact that the patrons want ‘ore than pictures? The spoken . is the heart and soul of the ent business. Vaudeville, mu- medy, pictures, all owe their F ce to the drama, and the house manager who, thru ignorance e other reason, refuses to to this fact, is inviting fall- “Good, clean repertoire shows are srving for bookings and can't find for their shows simply because rity of the house managers know nothing but pictures and seem unwilling to learn. “The people are hungry for the irama, as is proven by the fact that when a tent show plays a town, where the house manager has refused book- ings to stock companies, capacity business is usually the result. “The remedy for bad business in the smal] towns is the spoken drama. and the up-to-date manager will recognize the fact.” “Played ‘DISCARDED WIVES’ We Packed Them In—Gave Wonderful Satisfaction” CHAS. K. CHAMPLIN IDEAL Plays for REPERTOIRE Circle PRR Stock—One Nights. All Plays ha nting, Flashlights, Cuts, etc SEND FOR "FULL DATA Heralds, Advertising Been road show successes, “GRAUSTARK.” Cast 5-3 Easy Sets. THE UNWANTED CHILD," 4-3. Two Sets. THE UNMARRIED MOTHER.” 5-3. One Set. REVELATIONS OF A WIFE." 4-3. One Set DISCARDED WIVES." Cast 5-4. Two Sets ‘HER UNBORN CHILD.” Cast 3-4. Two Sets. A LOVELESS MARRIAGE.” 5-3. Two Sets. “eee 5-4. One Set. Eugene O'Brien's ad Success. UNITY PLAY CO.. tiTTLE NECK, *? LONG ISLAND, WN, Y. MAXWELL PLAYS TED AND VIRGINIA MAXWELL, 830 Market Street, San Franelsce, Callf. WANTED : , WESSEL MAN s COMEDIANS, 1@, Gene ral Business Man. Tr salary. Tent WES Two GREAT Tosy PLAYS, “THE DETOUR” “ THE VALLEY ‘OF ‘GREED ” ZANE COBURN, ~ “sate Wabash Ave., Kansas City, Mo. WANTED For The Cooke Players Actors in all lines with Specialties. Ir mall towr Reliable engagement rls Re he arsal first week in Feb- ¥, Musical, Singers, Dancers given Six bills, one concert. Week stand ‘0 boote tolerated Le won't stay 1, don't answer, WILL BUY used Fold- dérece HARRY COOKE, P. 0. Box e, i. — ee It helps you, the paper on the advertiser to mention Milt Tolbert Show To Begin Rehearsals BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 8. — The Milt Tolbert Show, which closed its 1926 season at Clayton, Ala., on Christmas night, will assemble at Dothan, Ala® January 17 to begin a three weeks’ re- hearsal before taking to the road again. H. D. Hale, owner and manager of the show, is spending his vacation with his family in Dothan. Rep. Ripples From K. C. JOHN AND MONA RAPIER, Arthur Keily, Jimmie James and other members or the Ted North Company spent the holidays in the city, hobnobbing with the j repertoire and dramatic folk around the Giadstone Hotel. REX McCALL, of the McCall Stoci- Company, spent his holiday vacation in this city by taking his Masonic degrees in the Cecile Daylight Lodge. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 4.—With the passing of the holidays, the repertoire folk, who have been “thick” around here the past two weeks, have rejoined their shows or gone to their homes for the winter. GEORGE DONAHUE was in the city recently in the interest of the Dorothy La Verne Stock Company. RALPH GRAY and wife, Joicy Wil- liams, came here from Sioux City, Ia., to spend the holidays. EMIL OLSEN, manager of the Olsen Players, spent the holidays with relatives in Chicago. THE RALPH MOODY PLAYERS continue to do a good business at the Madrid Theater here, a motion picture bouse. They are now in their sixth week, with indications pointing to a much longer run. BILLY BARTINE is playing vaudee ville dates in and around the city. STANLEY PHIPPIS closed recently with the Barlow Revue, a vaudeville act, playing in Oklahoma and went to Colo- rado Springs, Col., his home, to yisit his relatives. Stanley writes that he will return to K. C. shortly. NEIL SCHAFFNER and wife are visiting relatives on the Kansas side. Schaffner closed his company recently ut the World Theater, Sioux City, Ia. MR. AND MRS. C. L HERBERT, well-known repertoire people, are at present in the city. MAURICE DUBINSKY was in K C. the past week, assembling a cast for his show playing in Louisiana, which closed recently for a brief holiday after 95 weeks of continuous operation. RALPH POE, well-known stock lead- ing man, is in the city for a short stay. HAL BARBER spent the holidays in K. G, but will leave tomorrow for Louisiana to rejoin and finish his engage- ment with the Morris Dubinsky Company. RAY GUARD and wife, Vera, closed with the Bybee Stock Company just prior to Christmas and are in the city The Billboard, January 15, 1927 31 for a few weeks. Guard did characters, general business and trap drums, and Mrs. Guard, ingenues. G. E. PATTERSON was an arrival re- cently from Miami, Fla., where he has been playing fn theaters. CHARLES BARNES was here Decem- ber 29 on his way to join the Ward Hatcher Players at King City, Mo., where the company is playing theaters for the winter. The show will reopen under canvas early in the spring. MR. AND MRS. W. W. HANKINS, who were with the Tommy Dale Players until they closed at Christmas, were arrivals in town last week, and will spend a short vacation in this city. HONOLULU By JEAN JACQUES LE DOUTEUR HONOLULU, T. H., Dec. 27.—The mid- winter carnival, under the auspices of the Honolulu Lodge No. 1, Modern Order of Phoenix, is under way and playing to good attendance. Ray Garon and H. Sterling, motion pic- ture men, have started the ball rolling here, which will terminate, it is hoped, in a full-fledged motion-picture producing company for Hawaii. A meeting is called at the Moana Hotel for tomorrow night. Among those present at the Phoenix carnival is Eddie Fernandez, shows and rides, the man who puts everything over in the show game here. Jimmy Thomas and Fred (Whitey) Clare have conces- sions. Fernandez Mainland Shows are Barney Nelson, armless wonder; the Great Laurie, sword swallower; Roy, the ossified boy; a five-legged calf; Homer’s Buckskins Animal Show, and “The Boys From Alabam’”. The latter and Roy have been over the Islands with Fernandez and have made good at every stop. Nelson and Laurie arrived Saturday, Christmas, the day following the opening of the carnival, which will run until January 1. S. H. Barrett, general manager of the Lincoln Amusemene Company, Los An- geles, also arrived Saturday. He brought two rides for Eddie Fernandez, the round- up and the merry mixup. This makes nine big rides Eddie has in action in this territory. Joseph Dwight is general chairman of the Phoenix carnival committee, and your representative has the publicity. The Wilbur Players will be the guests of the carnival Tuesday evening in an especially arranged Coffee Dan Night at the dance hall. AT LIBERTY i. ~~ immediate inate. engagement, W. MARKS, 17 rfp ~~ Ge , pow —_ ng and Nov- elty Dancing Specialties Banjo in Orchestra (if needed). Age, 35; height, 5 ft., 8; weight, 130. Years of experience and reliable. Wire or writ © your limit. I do not misrepres ~ a Apts., 826 st Charles S*.. New Orleans, SHOW PRINTIN LITHOGRAPH PAPER FOR TYPE AND BLOCK WORK DATES, CARDS AND HERALDS Write for Prices 1927 “TILDY AN. 33 Plays 6-4 or 5-3. No Doubles ONE SET n for the + shows’’ Not a suggestive “Tildy Ann’ a BETTER part than “DORA” or “MICKEY NEW VERSION OF DORA THORNE FLAPPER BANDIT. Cast 5-3 THE SMALL- FOUNES. Gast 5-3 BROKEN MEN. Ca 3. “THE COME BACK” **—WALLACE **As - pee as ‘Turn to the Right. BRUC NOW IS THE TIME TO READ PLAYS Wh not drop a line and let us send on a few? 200 to select from. Special Price on Three or More Ordered at One Time, SHERMAN PLAY CO. 648 North Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. KARL F. SIMPSON THEATRICAL EXCHANGE, KANSAS CITY, MO. Gayety Theatre Bldg. LEASING ROBERT J. SHERMAN PLAYS. ANTED PEOPLE IN ALL LINES. If at liberty, write today, giving full particulars. FRANK E. 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pet ‘Tabloids Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. ANG ay -y . “ale y 7 Tabs. To Replace Vaudeville In Number of Eastern Houses Small © Straussberg Announce Change of Policy at DeKalb. Brooklyn, Beginning January 17—White % Gordon To Use Tabs. in Three of Their Brooklyn Houses, Is Report NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—A renewal of tabloid-producing activities on a large eale here in the very near future is indicated by developments in the plans of independent vaudeville circuit operators during the last week. with the this city limited its to casting cffices entire country. affiliation end the accommodation That the city will soon house an impressive number of tabloid stock units is forecast in the announce- ment by the Small & Straussberg Circuit that its DeKalb Theater, Brooklyn, hither- to a vaudeville-picture house, will begin operating under a stock tab. and picture policy January 17. Altho no supporting statement was forthcoming from officials of the circuit, The Billboard learned that plans are also under way to inaugurate a similar policy in the Republic Theater, another of the circuit’s Brooklyn vaude- ville-picture houses, Officials of producing concern the newly-formed tabloid of White & Gordon have announced that negotiations are pending for the simultaneous operation of a stock tab. policy in three independent Brooklyn vaudeville houses and one in Harlem, the latter located in the neigh- borhood of the West End Theater, launched on a tab.-pictures policy two weeks ago by White & Gordon. The Small & Straussberg Ynterests oper- ate three vaudeville-picture houses and eight straight picture houses in Brooklyn and nine houses on Long Island, one of which plays vaudeville and pictures. Three more Long Island houses are under construction, all of which will be equipped with large stages, altho their policies are as yet undetermined. A Billboard repre- sentative learned from a reliable source that should the tab. policy at the DeKalb Theater meet with as much success as its sponsors predict all the circuit’s vaude- ville and those picture houses suitably equipped, will be converteed to tab. Due to the keen competition in the vicinity, the DeKalb has never been a profitable enterprise. This was the case even when the hi was operated by Loew before the Small & Straussberg out- fit took it over. The unavoidable dupli- cation of vaudeville acts in local houses houses, use operated by independent and major cir- euits has reacted markedly against all the neighborhood hous The sponsors of the tab. idea feel that there is a de- nd for this. kind of ent ne ertainment, and e convinced that tl 2 change at the De- Kalb and other S. & S. houses will help the fi eld s nd S. Solomon, manager of the DeKalb, and district manager for the i will remain as general supervisor He will prepare the books ! ) tl twice-weekly nr n The Floneu- 7 of 35, with C'} ri . I Beulah Vinett nd r first ense bie l 2 t this number d lr ] n the sea n Ss wel ler 0 hel, with 1 at of t the last-half od n The Fal! Tat rep? } contir a fm + , 1 a a ¢ reckly I doir c a lare I -} will pla f r day | t of t I Y I hi sprit n fF e. That the b f the Small & Str esberg \ & ¢ a tab. en- nrise are det hv the s k of the fiv-} n . of - hie $ , ¢ sistenc it ll times be consistently clean and subject to rigid censorship. Solomon, the DeKalb man- ager, goes a step further by insisting that For several years tabloid branch of the amusement field of booking agents routing units over the the ensemble girls in the houses’ shows will wear hose in all numbers and an abundance of clothes. Al Barlow's ‘‘Rainbow Revue’ Pleases Hippodrome Patrons COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 7.—Al Bar- low’s Rainbow Revue opened at the Hippodrome here Sunday after a _ suc- cessful week’s run at Middletown, O. Barlow’s company gave three shows at the Hipp. Sunday to packed houses. Last night the company opened at the Hippo- drome in Newport, and as the word had gone over from Covington that a good show was in town, a full house greeted he players at both shows. The com- pany will play the Newport Hipp. to- morrow afternoon and night. Al Barlow and his company welcomed the four-day layoff here this week, as they had been going full force without a day off since they went out on the Sun Time 11 weeks ago. Prior to start- ing out on the Sun Circuit the Rainbow Revue played for eight weeks on the Fay-Comerford Amalgamated Time thru the East, where it scored a big hit and where it has a number of offers for return dates. This 1s Barlow’s second season on the Sun Time and ‘he reports business as wonderful all along the line. After wit- nessing the performance last night the writer can quite understand why Al is doing good business. The Rainbow roster includes Al Bar- low, Owner, manager and straights: Bob Snyder and Billy Lewis, comics; Mae Smith, soubret; Elenore Farrell, ingenue; Angus Harris, general business and spe- cialties; Russell and Mills, dancing spe- cialties ; Wilfred Houghton, general business, and Anna De Marinis, Gene- vieve Meehan, Frances Roy, Lola Young, Sthel Thorne, Inez Havey, Elsie Lewis, chorus and specialties. Roy Kohler is musical director. The show put on last night took the Newport crowd by storm, and following the drop of the curtain whisperings in the audience had it that the Barlow company was the best that had stopped here jin many a moon. Al Barlow handled the straight parts in fine form. Al is of the old school and conducted himself accordingly. Bob Snyder, comic, made his first appearance vith the company last night and came out with colors flying. sob. odid «. Jew comedy and drew a heap of handclaps. did *nicely with some nif soubret, is pretty, imbued with Billy Lewis, comic, role and entertained fing. Mae Smith, } a good form and is plenty of in that personality. On top of all that she is a keen hoofer. Elenore Far- rell, ingenue, despite her avoirdupois is no mean stepper and is somewhat of a comedienne, Miss Farrell put over a ong number in a good “biues” voice. Anna De Marinis got a nice hand with a dance that demonstrated her ability. The show is fast-moving thruout and t! bits are so different that they seem to have the touch of originality to them. ry member of the company is a real ofer and » show is filled with plenty of this kind of entertainment, including } buck and wing. clog and what not The six boys go thru theim dance steps ne tylk nd make a good appear- nee n the stage The gir! costumed and peppy. The company ries a raft of scenery, but was unable to hang more than half of it. are well care- wl with Com- JO HAILEY. popular -soubret Joe Mullen’s ‘Musical Maids’’ pany now playing in Texas. Police Quell Crowd At Higgins’ Midnight Show ALTON, Ill, Jan. 6.—All available policemen were pressed into serv Year’s Eve to quell the er sought admission to the midnight show presented by Arthur Higgins and his Foliytown Maids at the Grand Theater here. Following the regular evening perform- ance, a great crowd gathered in front of the playhouse, seeking to gain admission to the midnight show. Approximately half of the people attending the regular performance purchased tickets for the special show and the house was filled in a hurry. The crowd which was denied admission then became unruly and it was necessary to send in a hurried call for the police. After the excitement was quelled it was found that one woman had fainted and several person suffered bruises, The crowd at the midnight show was the greatest in the hist of the house, it is said, altho an Irate count w not available. It is estimated that more than 400 persons were turned away. Lewis’ ‘‘Laughterland”’ Scores At Savoy, Fayetteville, N. C. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., Jan. 7.—Her- man Lewis’ Laughterland Company went over nicely at the Savoy Theater her last week, the highlichts of the offering being the company’s quartet and the hula dance by Lillian C h The Laughteriand roster includes Herman Lewis, black-face com! : Ernest Linwood, black-face comic; Cossie Adams, straights; Doll, ind Henry White, musical Ss] ilties ; Lillian Creech, dancer; Tiny Huff, sy Itte and Viola Adams, p The chorines are Lillian Creech. J Stan, Tiny Huff, Grac: Armbruster, Viola Adams and Bert Brownine. Hal Hoyt Inaugurates Tabs. At Lyceum, Canton, O, CANTON, O. , Jan. 7.—After several weeks of fer unsuccessfu tfempts to offs burlesque at the Ly for Keith house, the management } inged to a policy of picture ind isical comedy tabloid Hal Hoyt and } ‘ang was the first tabloid company to play the hou and l big hit Lyceum pa- trons, a decided improvement over th cheap burlesque the Lyceum, heretofore offered at E. F. Albee Aids Armstrong Company ALTOONA, Pa., Jan. 8.—The 11 bers of Rufus Armstrong’ G firth Company, who have been rrest here since December 19 f 1 att k on i & & ee x | we, ? Wo: ‘ : , ; - oe ; re \j FAS Pe under rege ~ ee : * } 7 WH F * Ss x &s . ges. ¢ ey ae i rer ae ek ; % C3 re _ 7 a sat | FAR oa ee ao a nn : Beene = hates ~ | ee wees | eee HAS oe | 3 Bees SEU a SR San ai ed ee &£ Se See. me a See. Se S Tae ee Seay ea Se ee re . oa ge ONY OP ‘ch eg Re ag ge ee ee ae | : hows ees ail pee | ; a ) 5 d
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The Billboard, January 15, 1927 33 F sé ‘ . ” >A) Wilson's “Gaiety Girls Tab. Talks From K. C. 3 phage Asigews LAZA THEATRE _———" peace of as ao © eee | ANS . e- +» Jan. oO if 7 : ¥ % DANVILLE, M1, ’ Jan. 7.—After closing iaeenas eee ae Oe ee eee oe A, , ful nine weeks’ run at the Plaza FO ome o Momand Enterprises with a number of ex- : \ ») Theat Ft. Dodge, Ia., Chuck Wilson pati _ having been here less than a F from there go to Texas for several weeks. aaa , with Rube Martin. Harold BILLY WILSON’S Pennant Winners Pp » manager of the Central, was so well LORENCE MARKART and GENE MYERS played Osawatomie and Ottawa, Kan., oT i with the Gatety Girls that he is oe — for eee Frazier, and the ee ee. Chet Umplby Art Selby 4 | Clarence Leigh De Seite onthe abuse. is a ae = - . ° P 10 Ss FY e snow. tia aste anes rding to Chuck. » ‘ Blackface and Specialties Producer Light Comedy stepping show. and foes ¢t he Mill ny T ersonnel of the company is: Pan no ~ _ = Rs s “ ay 1 Miller neLaney featured comic; Glenn urk, . ‘ 1a er, Mannattan, Kan., the latter part see) comedy; Bud Deed, gerleral bust- Bernice Stewart Babe Miller Helen Lee of this week. Carl, general presi = —— bins Bill; Vv ‘ co yar seg a rnp nye yee an straights and comedy; Mary e- illie ernon May : ays revue, ormerly ownec Vv ela La! soubret; Geraldine Gary, ingenue, M ye Marion Edna Nowell nar a Plt a, by ao nd Gywn Coleman, , characters. The . sou © kobinson, and will open at the hot ire Gertie Stine, Bee Copeland, WANTED, To Complete No. 2 Show—People in All Lines. oe on Tulsa, Okla., January 7. Norothy Johnson, Gwyn Coleman, Mabe , ee f § section she nd Del Worthan Must dress parts. Good voices. Those who Dance and do Specialties given preference. LEW?S SACKER, well known in tab= ‘ - ° iy 2 >} nthe a : vialto, and reports excellent business u- lel Worthan, wate SS a = All mail and wires to AL J. LEIGH. Permanent address, Plaza Theatre, Fort Dodge. Ia. JOE AND EDITH I WRENCH ade ‘ar? ' no ¢ isic ec I 4 2 lo 4 th. » 4 3 xed arts 2 conalataaas a8 Del Worthan, with the revue at the New Gillis Theater, : eads: Gertie Stine, tenor; Chuck Wilson, this city, “> ype. the — — and ritoné nd Harry DeLaney, bass, is managing back stage, an cdith, his ne of the fe sauses with the show. Del sister, doing ingenues They expect to } Worthan is chorus producer. remain there until about the fir t of Feb- ! ruary, after which they will go into a oe ”, who has succes ! ll f vaudeville or straight pictur Chicago. Vanities of 1927 To Open pr a m, * it feele that a change 8 policy of FIRST-CLASS" MI USICAL STOCK w ld roe ne‘icia . If su a manager will commu te with me at once, I will interview hi ir ers and offer t 4 On Sun Time at Chattanooga proposition that will be t ir mutual advantage. Show is now in lit! + bron . oi all house lay Tab. Notes HICAGO, J im Eddie Burch, coe JULES A. DESSENT, Fischer Theatre, Danville, Illinois. CHICAGO, Jan. 7.—Eddie ch, ee lian, who has done considerable tab. - ROY WRIGHT, of the Capital City : producing on the West Coast, has or- 4 LI TY e ] C ed P od Four, recently spent a brief visit at his nized a 14-people tab. company here, to A BER A-1 Musica om y r ucer home in DaWas, Tex. Ky he known as the Vanities of 1927. The TAB., STOCK, ROYALTY BILLS OR ROAD. ; ny had its initial showing at the FRED. L. GRIFFITH JACK H. KOHLER reports that he ; ) Star Theater here, and went over well Just finished 40 weeks’ stock engagement Hav e Iot 1 ical ngs Special | eee —_. ~~ own = ee over the management and » io 2 ste aa , ina lis (save you royalty), “a e some nmediately. 'e chorus. irectio if the Sco Sisters’ Stock Com- . with the scouts who reviewed the show. we 1 Bills ( yalty coaey C "GRIFFITH, mene ton eee ie * u ction « e Scott Si Sto n cluded in the company are Eddie TAB. HOUSE MANAGERS—W Y reorganize St © yoo. Furnish Scenery and Wardrobe (Continued on page 94) 1 a h, comedian; Charles Emory, chare for small or large : an get good people. Gansanies r percentage. i icters; Charles Lewis, light comedy; Tom Q | K n, straights: Wilma Foss, soubret; R t f Mi It$ ! | : lulla Leighton, characters: Joan Wood, . bea P 00S ef Of | t US ef “a ~ " >: ni e re at liberty or not ep prima donna; Caroline Willis, chorus me. 36 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Lil. mistress. and Zeulah Sullivan, Flossie | Penn, Jean La Rue, May Lorch, Bettie CHORUS WARDROBE : Callahan ané arjorie W: oT, isters. eds urcess } “The pet: pany I pon Bang ogo pe UR MEDIUM CHORISTERS Sal $30 Young Prima Donna, Young Char = Lee. 160 | Montgomery. Ashland, a ; h my : “OU , i ar ° . - the Gus in Circuit at Chattanooga, FOUR ! ; y . i : Tenn p Whctod 17. acter Man, Lead Singer, Baritone Singer, Featured Blues Singer, Soubrette, Leading Wanted Chorus Girls ! or Changes Woman. Salary no object to right people. One bill weekly. Wire salary, age, height, To, join immediately. Adare’? FRED HU RLEY, ar. A de Hotel, Springfield, O. ’ ‘oo: weight and previous engagements. BERT SMITH, Empress Theater, Denver, Colorado. ! In “Musi-Girl’ Cast | ““* P B78 | _ : OPERA LENGTH HOSIERY WACO, Tex. Jan. 7—Jack Lord's nea Fashioned, 36 Ik, at $2.00, per Musi-Girls Company ts now in its 14th Two Tabs. in Wichita Teeters Buys Interest per 74 ag all’ sill, at $3.25 t he * Pewee heater ere ¢ . . K, é s, a ut the Crystal Theater h fe , In Hippodrome, Dallas Ser egy y ; Mm o good business each week. Jac WICHITA, Kan., Jan, 8.—Two tabloid Eyes MFG. CO., 30 E. Mt. Pleas- rida ae sed with the company to join & Qompanies that ran here all summer are OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Jan. 8—Tol LL? — warn ; how in the East Evans and still going strong. At the Novelty Thea- Teeters, owner and manager of the Palace . rl pened yesterday, and Earl and ter, Billy DeRue is producing with th “heater in this city, has purchased P. J. Lela Carey are sel eduled to open Sunday, following company: Willard Price, com- Cameron's interest in the Hippodrome an ed, ‘nO NOWS = } coming from Kansas City, Mo Lillian Jay: Pete Jordan, straights; Rose Price, Theater, Dallas, Tex., and {is} now sole : R sed to join Sam Loeb at Little (yaracters; Bessie Wiggin, soubret; owner ar perator of both houses¢ The High-class Musica medy Tabs. Other g : R , Ark., and was replaced by Peggy youis Foreman, songs: Naomi Rairdin, ar enjoying good busi- tractions. DIXIE = ATRE, Manayunk, Phi me Pa Murray and Murray will close aya J nes, Helen Sims, Polly DeRu 5-people stock tabs. ; 1 to accept a vaudeville route , and Elsie Jordan, choristers. Ralph a ted at the Palace, Oklahoma City, we » Player. Tell 1. Singing and Dancing ’ Yileon are ee, ; . ire holding forth a he Marpie inhea am ~~ Se Sen . te Slack Comic An m A-1 Show opens | re- . é = se : ne ‘a r be v ~~ a here. featuring a quartet composed > Jackson is working the Hipp. ir Jan ry 23; rehearsals J 2 Writ r wire peciaities to 1 ig hand. s ° : Dallas rple Theatre, Wichita ; l rar a fa . b : crs = i oan Tack Appel, Mel Melton, Bill Reeves and * — De? » lL — ee here, = - : nied eth & nhs moor ie ‘Gaeta “er Sunshine”. Appel does straights in th Rigel Sore pina seen, i ne ; ¢ ten hearse ara end Semi Ape! doc wee fn the TM, Tues, Poin, ATES 2S DEVON CUMMIN ers, and Dorothy Lord fs constantly ont. henna Marie Melton is the Wally Carter. Buggs Randolph, who has lesigning new wardrobe : roducing ferera en epg Et aa . 1d the candy 1 lege i Yall ras ! ifferent routines f " th rom a ” Marty prima donna, and the Osborne Sisters, © nit by ‘ i Te cere, | ; — has AT “LIBERTY | | ( e o the cl us ‘ ’ Cred Ww vir Teeters \ " ow hi Texas) Beatty is stage carpenter and Peggy and Sarah, are do ng the soubret rn pectin = Asef machi now s . Ry rs) Baldwin is musical di ind ingenue parts Bobby Rose, tor . . i tal ania ce yesture Comedian, B r White F r Straight sloomers aldw sict - ; . - ¢ Pe . vial . . er the necial attr tion Mem- fan Age - G nm ial and vith the ce any. dancer, ‘ . ° songs. Novelt Art Act Feature, using three special any bers of the chorus are > Mary Arbor Marcus Players in 10th Week lighted Dr se gc s ‘ — [Pe t : | ° Myrtle Lis! Bessie Love, Jeanette Banks, en - ° Add class t . Salary Limit Address “a ‘? , y A San swe Ziz-Zaz Revue Roster Clara Elkin, Evelyn Price Rebecca At L rie Birmingham, Ala. Odon, Indiana lack - . 2 Stokes, Mary Hamlin and June Saw. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 7.—The ick utchison’s fiz-Zarz evr is reus Players gave : idnicht ic ¢ le 1 p of th following Ta k Hutchi- a +, "ae y ag “ = —— Stee — THE BETTER GRADE MATERIAL 4 : ‘ - Jat 7 ' e Lyric on New ear’s Eve, the sho Tab toad Chmiode 2 a Sr, owner and manager; 7 m Bert Vallee Needs Help playing to a packed house After the L t * kK ot No. 8, $ . \ 1, gener ul business and special- omens show the audience was invited upon the vowed Acts an hay ‘ . ee oe Inte} er prvi a oe Bert Vallee, Irish character comedian, stage, and a dance was held until morn- Send for list. ‘utcnison, Jr., straights; Art Gilbert, scien iteinma tliat: tas’ Gane Male £3 os- ing | business and specialties Eula ! now cor ned the Blo r County Hos me — casa bs ‘ HARRY ASHTON F - io . . . ‘ S} . not — pit il for Ir in it H idaysbure. Pa, The Marcus Players have been the at- 357 North Clark St., CHICAGO, ILL H Seneral business and speciaitics ffering from epile} und an imme- traction at the Lyric Theater for the past > general business 7 diate operafion is necessary to cure him. 10 weeks, and will remain there for 6 M ; Midge Hiatt, soubret, an . more eeks ron sirminghar the a Fitch, Edith May Valentine, Gloria Be rt Vall e appeared in vaudeville on ere nd Be a a a conan Sean . Pay Retty Rawlinson and Etta Miller, the Keith e and for many yeni was mpany vy so to Memy ' A wpular, favorite at the Bijou Theater, ‘ risters. Betty Hutchison is on the ® Pel oe tee aa " ] aw - ““ Good Business for Burton ’ t and has been unable to work for ® Musica ne ene Sere cones See es . . t four weeks Ga, Later he appeared with Mary On the Gus Sun Circuit > ’ rreonical nids ‘ompanv Val- mmpany celebrated Christmas at Brown's 4 1 Maid +. mpany : I Im PART : a 1—Johnny . —= d fast st er Sal 4 iry, N. C. with a tree i every- lee was. stri ken on the stage whik NEWPORT Ky., Jan yhnn Mediums, young an st steppers. al- Don Phill al Johnni All ppearing with the Ray Adair Show Burton's Frolics played the Hippodrome ary $27. and you get it. Must join ( iillips and Johnnie en * . ad) iy ; a i ce tee : ih fle” Saat ‘ Ala over from Fayetteville N. C.. to Vallee is unable to pay for the opera- “ere On lay and saturt day “ last immediately. x: May ‘Senn —— the company a merry Christmas. tion and seeks aid from his friends in veek, dri nice < no tag “ ef oP a werd a Pee Theses thadtenem I . ? tormal comp as sen le rery ay, tr » sale , ul lark Hanford and Lance McPherson the profession. Letters should be ad- rie " v8 H aad lrome, Covington pe sta a in from Burlington, N. @., to spend dressed in care of the Blair County Hos- *® Open : ; . Led: bite . Ohio. Christmas with the Hutchison Company. pital for Insane, Hollidaysburg, Pa. (Continued on page 94) ‘
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Burlesque — Conducted by ALFRED NELSON—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Columbia Amuse. Co. Meeting Postponed NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of the Columbia Amusement : ’ | j Company was called to order Thursday morning last, with all the board present except Rud K. Hynicka, treasurer, who was absent due to serious illness. He Was represented at the meeting by George Dresselhouse. A review of conditions on the circuit disclosed that for the most part shows were attracting patronage, but the over- * head cost of production and presenta- tion left many of them playing to unprofitable business. The same _ is applicable to many houses on the circuit in which the seating capacity is small or where the houses are poorly situated whereas the houses having larger seat- ing capacity and jn desirable situations are playing to profitable patronage. Negotiations are now under way for a new house in St. Louis and one in Jamaica, Long Island. A member of the board was prepared to make a motion that, if finally acted upon, will in all probability lead up to a radical change in economie conditions, affecting the personnel of the executive offices and the elimination of several ‘offices, likewise the Columbia News Bureau. Several of the board were on the point of submitting letters of pro- test relative to a letter of direction sent to company managers recently when Sam A. Scribner, it is alleged, was stricken ill and had to leave for home in a taxi for medical treatment. The remaining officers then decided to ad- journ until Tuesday next, when the meeting will be resumed. Whirlwind Wakefield NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Frank Wake- field, the whirlwind producer of comedy for burlesque circuit and stock com- panies, has closed negotiations whereby he will produce a series of tab. shows in conjunction with featured films for the Publ’x Theaters at the Temple Thea- ter, Jacksonville, Fla., opening January 23 with Facing the Music. Wakefield and his business manager, Dave Hamlin, have engaged a company that includes Erin Jackson, late queen of Hurtig & Seamon’s 125th Street Thea- ter runway; Jack (Snooze) Kinneard, late principal comed’an of Rarin To Go on the Columbia Circuit; Frankie Moore, now with a Mutual Circuit show; Diana Morgan, Hibernia White, Tom Warne and Evelyn Murray, Percy Stoner and Rollie Lockhard. Sixteen girls will make up the chorus. A male quartet is still to be engaged. Accompanying the troupe will be a_ special costumer to make the wardrobe for the various playlets. Wakefield and his company, including the stage crew, will sail Tuesday. The Theatrical Four’s Ball NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The Theatrical Four, an association having its head- quarters at the Star Theater, Brooklyn, will hold its annual ball and entertain- ment at Prospect Hall, Fifth and Prospect avenues, Brooklyn, February 25. The comm ttee of arrangements in- cludes Joseph Barrett, Robert Hutchin- son, George Donovan, Fred Martin and Steve Kelly. Chief among the entere- tainers will be Otto Kleive’s Ginger Girls, Mutual Circuit company; Jack Galvin and His Serenaders and others, Norma Noel’s ‘“‘Happy Hours” NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Sam Raymond's Happy Hours played the Palace Thea- ter, Trenton, N, J.. the last three days of New Year’s week, sta “Red Hot” Norma Noel, who attracted sufficient profitable patronage to influence House Manager Brennan in making Norma’s hours: happy by a substantial gift of real money .in recognition of her draw- ing abilities, supplemented by her talent and ability to please the patrons, hence Norma’s Happy Hours, rring a CARRIE FINNELL, a girl from the Golden West. who became famous in Milwaukee and Minneapolis stock com- panies, is now starring in her own show on the Mutual Circuit under the man- agement of her husband, Charles J. Grow. Humanitarianism PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.—The Troca- dero and Gayety theaters were filled to overflowing for their New Year’s mid- night shows Prior to'Christmas Mark Mason made several addresses at the Trocadero Thea- ter that loosened the purses of the cus- tomers for the benefit of the Federated Italian Charities. Mark called the at- tent‘on of the audience to the fact that during the war not one slacker had ever been taken out of the old Troc. and he asked them to keep up a record that had never been besmirched. He pointed out that even the hardest hearted firms put Christmas trees in their offices. Many poor people enjoyed a Christmas feast due to the humanitarianism of Mason and the patrons of the Troc. Matilda Silberman made an appeal New Year’s Day to the patrons of Izzy Hirst’# Gayety Theater for the Prison Welfare Society, which takes care of the children of prisoners. Peaches in Cleveland NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—George Young, directing manager of Peaches, the classic dancer, and incidentally company manager of Laffin’ Thru, featuring Peaches, on the Mutual Circu't, having a lay-off week out of Springfield, Mass., Placed Peaches as an added attraction for New Year’s week with Kitty Madi- son's Jazztime Revue show, playing the Empire Theater, Cleveland. Walter C. Scott, manager of the Em- pire Theater, reports capacity business at every performance. Peaches rejoined Laffin’ Thru on Monday at the Gayety Theater, Brooklyn. Phil Sheridan IIl NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—*“Uncle” Phil Sheridan, famous in his day as directing manager of Columbia Circuit shows, is now seriously ill at his home, 343 State street, Brooklyn, where doctors, nurses and his devéted wife, Crissy, are at his bedside day and night. Bohemian Night NEW YORK, Jan will be tendered a 8.—Bennie Bernard ‘Bohemian Night” at the Burlesque Club Sunday, January 16 Bennie is soliciting the contribution of talent by his numerous friends and promises a program of pleasing pres- entations, Chicago Company Corrects Frank Charles Smith, of the company at the State-Congress Theater, Chicago, writes that there was a little confusion in the story published last week about that organization and he wishes to set things = straight. Says Frank: “The Yankee Amusement Company, wiltich owns and controls the State-Congress Theater, also owns and controls gthe Midway Follies Theater, at 63d street and Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. The writeup last week gave the cast of the Midway Follies Theater (also stock company) instead of the State-Congress, The correct cast at this latter house in- cludes C. D. Peet, house manager; Charles LeRoy, producer; Eddie Gilmore, first comic; George Lewis, second comic; Frank Charles Smith, straights; Harry (Buck) Fellows, juvenile; Ray Kolb, characters; Madeline Lee, prima donna; Angelus Lee, ingenue-soubret; Hazel Mack, ingenue, and Jessie Mac- Donald, soubret and = specialties. The crew is headed by Rube McWinnie, mas- ter electrician, and also has George Me- Cullough, master of properties; Tom Barrett, carpenter; Tom Dalton, assist- ant props, and Jack Faubacher, grips. The chorus was given correctly.” Chelsea Stock Company NEW YORK, Jan. 8—Julius Leven- thal, the new lessee of the Chelsea Theater on E'ghth avenue, recently re- opened as a dramatic stock house, changes the policy on Monday to bur- lesque stock with a company that in- cludes Billy (Grogan) Spencer and Max Coleman, comiques; Ed DeVeld, straight man; Lou LeRoy, juvenile; Grace How- ard, prima donna; May Belle, ingenue; Peggy Carlson and Babe Quinn, sou- brets, with a chorus of 18, with Claire Norman producer of ensemble numbers. Police Patrol SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 8—J. E. Francke, manager of the State Theater, presenting Mutual Circuit ‘burlesque shows, ran a midnight show New Year's Eve. The patrons became somewhat boisterous, whereupon Manager Francke directed a police patrol of four special officers, supplementing the house officer, i with two additional city the orchestra and balcony aisles, No arrests were made and everyone present enjoyed the per espe- cially the policemen, who had nothing to do but appear a la patrolmer Sue Milford’s Madcaps NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Sue Larry Francis and James X. Francis II, by popular demand, will continue in Buffalo indefinitely, presenting the Sue Milford Madcaps Company at the Plaza and New Ariel theaters alternately. formance Milford, Placements PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.—Jack Beck has made placements, viz: James Marsh, juvenile, straights, and Ruth 3radley, soubret; Walt = and Irene, apache and whirlwind dancers, as added attractions; Patsy and Miller, two dane- ing demons; Rose Griffin, classic dancer, as added attraction; St. Claire and Pot- ter, as added attraction, recently; Joe Armstrong, the Belgian Fosse, as added attraction, week of January 9, with Issie Hirst’s Gayety Theater tock con pany. CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Milt Schuster, ar- tistes’ representative , ha made place ments, viz.: Maur LeVine and wife, Danny Murphy, and Sam Marie Repin, r, Mitchell and Mae Baxts with {Fox and Krause's Gary Theater tock ompany, Gary, Ind.; J. P. Jact n and Tex Terry with the Empre Theater stock « scenic pany, Milwaukee; Gecige Lewis, with the State-Congere Theater tock Chicago; Lucille L company, indberg and Lee Seils, with the Band-Box Mutual Circuit show, and Flo DeLesso, with the Haymarket Theater stock company, Chicago. Christmas Cheer PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.—Issie 1 lessee and manager of the Gayety ater, and directing manager of ths company, provided cheer aplenty fo» company and friends on Christma entertainment and = everythi: make the banquet aie success | present included Hirst, Jack B and Mrs. Al Golden, Dr. and Mr P Betty Palmer, Mrs. George Karla James Murray, Sammy Frichter, 4 Harrigan, Frank (Rags) Murphy (Dutch) Tanner Micky MecDer eats, Eleanor Cody, Jack LaBelle, Ben Beulah Vinatta, Bobby DeRose, J . Iserlus Issie Heferstein, Manny Loeb, Milton Rosenbaum, Sam Friedm t T Hines, Walter Krieger and h Syneo.- pated Jazz Orchestra and thei; Mr. Shapiro, of the Triangle Print Company; James Cherry, Artie L and son, Rose Griffin, the Gavet, ater stage crew, and chorus, Sue McClain, Kitty Riggan, Rese w land, Georgie St. George, Pauline $ Billie Boyette, Dot Baker, Kitty M r- mick, Betty Moran, Julia Arcand, Georgia Rolland, Ethel DeGracey, Cat} rine Moore, Hazel Irons, Grace C , May Leona, Mae Lamonde, Dolly Cramer and Jack Beck, master of ceremonies Change in Casts DIPPY DIERS, comique, closed with The Merry Whirl, Columbia Circuit com- pany, at Detroit. The Hightower Trio, a colored act, will close at Buffalo Saturday. THELMA HANE Forbes, succeeded Ja who closed, due to illness, wit Round the Town, Mutual Circuit show, at Newark, N. J RUTH HAMILTON, soubret, opened with the Apollo Theater stock com; 125th street, New York, Monday. BERT SCOTT, straight man, closed and Charlie Collins and Paddy Clift opened with Hurtig & Seamon's York- ville Theater stock company, New York, last week. Fs RUSSELL CLARK closed and Pincus will open with Battling Columbia Circujt show, ¢ Theater, New York GALE, juvenile, closed with Jack Lamont Mutual Circuit show at the Star Theater, Brooklyn FRANK HARCOURT succeeds Jack Kinneard as comique in Rarin To Go, Columbia Circuit show. Sammy : Dutch comique, will continue, w opposite Harcourt Seen and Heard ZALLAH, shimmy-s t Was an added attraction to F? littes of 1927 during its engagement in Cleve- land DAVE POSNER is now company man- ager of Broadway B ities, a Columbia Circuit company SHARLI, the Hindu dancing specialist was an added attraction to Bright I Mutual Circuit during its en Bobby haking sp list, show, ment in Washineton JACQUES FORBES, late soubret Ed J. Ryan's Round the To Mutual Circuit show, is still conf ned to the Newark City Hospital, Newark, N. J Companies playing that city cat ] t humanitarian act by visiting Ja the hospital or at least writir ters of cheer. HARRY CLEXX, comique of © Kleive’s Ginger Girls, Mutual C show, has been signed up for t on by Kleives Chick Foley, advance agent of Columbi ( shows, is now props” with Kl BERNARD, in het Ha dancing specialty costume, posed of a Garrck Theater a clock with Rose's hand pointing hour ot midnight, 1926. This pict pose was reproduced in print b Moines newspaper which gave it : column spread TOM PHILLIPS responded t S. O. S. of Jack Lamont at the Star! (Continued on page 94) ROSE stage crew ~ — pp oe oy & & & te oA tee | ' of 34 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 COSMAS RG iN: AN z Q v YJ y\ " LN AVA. | als Pai y\ A ial Ole ry ae i.) es i mam fs fs ao. a | > 4 Bs - ; a ee ' ; ~~ : - | : r, é Py. aS —— ee | pe pence —memeosne a ; t ~ a . Po ee ; ¥ , ; ; a . ’ —— t , : ae — — | — ce Pe ee | . SE ; — a I | , : —a ae | : Ss | - i e. | é eS
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) COLUMBIA CIRCUIT WINE, WOMAN AND SONG with vic PLANT \ 1 ensembles and dancing numbers * caged by James F. Holiday. Pre- eented by Dave Sidman at _ the Columbia Theater, week of Janu- casT—vic S. Plant, Jimmy Gallivan, tack Teddy, Eugene O'Gorman, Dolly Barit wer, Florence King, Dixie Mason nd Kaa Hamilton. cHorus—Ruth Barker, Florence Mar- e} Charlotte Renie, Eileen Young, Marion Ryan, Edith Miller, May Hall, ina Beere, Helen Johnson, Poppy North, Yargie Miller, Anna Snyder, Irene Rene, ler, Rita Bowers, Lucille Russo, ay and Ray Miller. Rohby Mil Vay \f irr There are 17 scenes, several of them classy, colorful, full-stage sets for an \merican home wedding, a Holland Vil- yo kiddie ensemble, a Turkish Palace, a Hawaiian ensemble and a drawing- «sem interior for a dramatic playlet, supplemented with drapes and drops for logs and specialties. Gowning and cos- tuming up to the standard. Vie Plant, a short-statured, clean- thed Hebrew, minus makeup, with an mitat mannerism, is the featured comique, and fully entitled to the billing, for Plant is a clever comedian who has tered the art of handling double en- tendre for laugh-evoking purposes. Timmy Gallivan, cocomique, affects a somewhat eccentric nancified characteriza- tion. bordering on the wise-cracking sap, working well with and without Plant, tincuishing himself admirably in a ne ncing and dancing specialty. Reddy. a clean-cut character r man, feeds the comiques fast and inny, supplementing with a song recital at for sentimental emotional dramatics has seldom been equaled in burlesque, and the same is applicable to 5 . ’ traval of the man about town in a O'Gorman, a juvenile straicht, everal bits admirably and dis- tinguished himself as a vocalist, leading rs; Iikewise in a single singing spe- clalty interpreting an Italian and English- man, for which he was well rewarded with encores, Dolly Baringer, a personally attrac- tive, marcel-waved brunet ingenue- prima soubret, dominated the other feminine principals in scenes and dis- tinguished herself admirably in leading humbers } led Dixie Mason, a marcel-waved blonde, camouflages her former sizzling sou- bretism in ingenue gowns in scenes and leading numbers, stepping out in two num- The Billboard, January 15, 1927 35 THE APELT ARMADILLO CO., DEALERS—Send fer our A YEAR-ROUND GIFT AN ARMADILLO BASKET MAKES A MOST UNIQUE GIFT. From the horned shell of the curiously hesutttet tt. ls West Texas, Armadillo Baskets are made. The handie is formed by bending the tall around until it meets § the mouth, where it is se- curely fastened. The {illustration shows ep attractive silk trimmed work basket. Our Book- let relating the story of “The Basket Beau- tiful’’, will be sent free upon request. Comfort, Texas. interesting preposition. bers, once in long gown for a flash of form while doing a series of high-kicking dances that included running, jumping splits, and in a short-fringed skirt in a Hawaiian scene, supplemented with a singing specialty. Why Dixie should camouflage her former pleasing per- sonality as a singing and dancing soubret for the more somber characterization of an ingenue is inexplicable. Florence King, a marcel-waved in- genue, led several numbers, but was at her best in a comedy bit with Comique Plant in which Florence evidenced come- dienne abilities she could and should cultivate to her own advantage and ad- vancement, The comedy included Plant and Gal- livan’s burlesque of the opening scene of Ed Hutchinson's Not Tonight; Josephine, which Plant and Gallivan appeared in prior to their engagement in this pres- entation. Comique Plant, in the Doctor Shop bit, manhandled by Nurse King, went over for a wow. Reddy, Plant and Gallivan, in the Woman Haters’ Union, as a vocalistic trio, sang in harmony. Plant, Gallivan and Ingenue Mason, in the Lost Pockethoo&k and Holdup bits, Gallivan and Plant snake biting for drinks, and kissing bit with Ingenue King, and Juvenile O’Gorman’'s system for kissing, and a few more familiars with new twists and turns, evoked laughter and applause in plenty. The choristers personally attractive, talented and able in their picturesque ensembles, in several of which they drilled with military perfection. A highlight in the presentation was a drawing-room interior for the presenta- tion of a dramatic playlet by Kaa Hamil- ton, with herself in the leading lady role of the woman deserted by the man about town who marries an unsophisticated girl. Miss Hamilton was all that could be de- sired dramatically, as the woman, and the same is applicable to Jack Reddy, as the man, and Ruth Barker, who filled in the picture as a dope derelict. Taking the presentation in its entirety, it has all the essentials to please the patrons of Columbia burlesque. MUTUAL CIRCUIT CARRIE FINNELL and her RED-HEADED BLONDES BENNY MOORE Book and musical numbers staged by Gaby Fields. Presented by Fox & Krause at the Star Theater, Brook- lyn, week of January 3. CAST—Carrie Finnell, Benny Moore, Jack Franks, I. J. Irving, Ed Butler, Gaby Fields, Mickey Dale, Flo Rich and Pearl Henderson. CHORUS—Patsy Haines, Harriet Me- Allister, Thelma Haines, Bebe Brandon, Pearl Henderson, Jackie Gilbert, Nellie Adams, Trixie Emor, Betty Lanier, Vivian Clark, Isabel Cushman, Toots Kearns, Flo De Vere, Peggy Norris, Grace Schuster and Buddy Martin. There are 10 scenes in the first part and eight scenes in the second part. The outstanding scene is the Garden of Roses, with stairs on each side of the garden wall for an up and down parade of the ensemble. The comedy for the most part is familiar, the numbers somewhat different from the usual run of shows. Carrie Finnell, or her personal man- ager, Charles J. Grow (in private life the jovial hubby of Carrie), evidences a eareful study of showmanship, for in- stead of making her appearance in the opening scene, Carrie remains in the background while her red-headed blondes serve an appetizer to the patrons ere Carrie’s appearance near the close of the show in a specialty in which Grow plays a piano on stage like a master musician for Carrie's introductory song in a costume of fringe crystals for en- cores. Exiting, Carrie leaves the stage to Grow for his singing specialty to his own accompaniment on the piano while awaiting Carrie’s return in a costume a la near nude that gave a great flash of her modelesque form while she put over her shimmy-shaking specialty with pep and grace aplenty for encores plus. Benny Moore is justly entitled to be featured with his inimitable wop comedy characterization, and never have we seen Benny to so good an advantage with his fast and funny lines, actions and falls. Jack Frank, an altogether different kind of comique being a big husky Dutch, worked well with and without Moore in scenes, garnering laughs aplenty for his humor, lines and funny antics. I. J. Irving, a clean-cut, nattily attired straight man of the aggressive type, kept the comiques stepping in bits and then stepped out in one for a sleight-of-hand specialty that he worked admirably with a somewhat different line of wise-crack- ing patter in which he was ably aided by a pretty blonde. Irving has also mastered the art of vocalism. Ed Butler, also worked straight thru- out the show, coming to the front fre- quently leading numbers and singing spe- cialties in a deep voice, easily recognized and fully appreciated by all lovers of Ireland. Gaby Fields, a personally attractive blond ingenue-prima, led numbers effec- tively with a sweetly modulated singing voice seldom found in burlesque and more frequently found in high-class concert artists. Gaby evidences the _ thoroly seasoned actress in scenes. Mickey Dale, a short-ringleted brunet of the Baby Grand type, made an in- stantaneous hit on her first and every reappearance, leading numbers, especially on the runway, where her youth, beauty and petite flash of form, proved an optical feast of delight. As a singing and toe-dancing soubret Mickey has a great future. Flo Rich, a short, chunky, likable bob- brunet, singing and dancing soubret, with a resonant singing voice, put her numbers over with telling effect. Pearl Henderson, a slender shapely number leader, put personality and pep aplenty into the numbers, and in a sister dancing specialty with Prima Fields in gauzy ingenue gowns, tripped the light fantastic gracefully, supplemented with a bench-seated novelty dance admirable. Soubret Dale’s broken doll number, developed two comediennes in the chorus that could have held the stage indefinitely with their funny antics and realistic falls. Taking the presentation in its entirety it was the fastest comedy show that has been seen at the Star this season, and that also goes for the Red-Headed Blondes choristers, who never lagged a moment in any one of their picturesque ensemble numbers. The Legitimate Stage InLONDON By “COCKAIGNE” Shoreham. Sevenoaks, Kent LONDON, Dec. 27.—Among a host of Christmas holiday revivals and new st two big things have been given in London, Broadway, at the Strand, and Macheth, at the Princess. Broadway is a splendid piece of work and ought to craw well It may take time to catch vs — for some of the papers have been = fhearted, tho the audience rose to it the rc - night. Jed Harris’ production - ws how much our directors have to rn from New York. Phe ad T. Casson's presentation of = se Thorndike and Henry Ainley in Se th shows that we have anyhow one “hakespearean producer who can hold his “wn with foreigners. Ainley gives the ince of his life in the name part, perf ences cn ST. LOUIS GOSTUME CO. WIGS, COSTUMES AND TIGHTS For Rent or 507 North Broadway, (See 3 fe et by % feet. Done by EXPERTS in that real. $ eatrical style that brings them in. Genuine *. 6 Beass Holders in each Banner Same- Bale. ST. LOUIS, MO. Terms: Cash with order, You'll be more ! We guarantee that. PREMIER ART WORKS BROOKLYN, N.Y and the moral strength and character which he so cleverly lacks in this char- acterization are wonderfully portrayed by Miss Thorndike, whose Lady Macbeth is indeed a great tragic figure. The de- signs by Charles Ricketts and incidental music by Granville Bantock make this a notable revival. Admirable production, but this time without much in the way of dramatic material to justify it, is also seen in Theodore Komisarjesky’s treatment of Liliom, with Ivor Novello and Fay Comp- ton leading, at the Duke of York's. Both artists remain their own charming selves for lack of real characterization by the author, and all the producer’s skill can- not conceal the lack of artistic merit in this hollow piece, which failed once in London and is not worth reviving. Happy-Go-Lucky has had a most un- favorable press reception, for it is a sound show, quite as well staged as most musical comedies here and much better performed than many which the critics have handled kindly. Hannen Swaffer has lately developed a phobe against American shows, and he hit out right and left at George and Harry Foster’s produc- tion. Tho “Swaff” is a better gossiper than critic, some of the smaller press fry seem inclined to take their cue from him. The weakest thing about Happy-Go-Lucky is the book—I suspect Smilin’ Thru must have had the English version beaten as regards libretto, for the latter is often mere twaddle. One thing about Happy- Go-Lucky, it has put Marion Saki and Rilly Taylor in one bound among the front-rank song-and-dance stars in Lon- don. Rutland Boughton’s choral drama on the mystery play, Bethlehem, has been given a modern dress production at the Church House, Westminster. Another of these medieval dramas, the Chester Painter and Glasiors’ Play of the Shep- herds, is in the Christmas bill at the Old Vic. Archibald de Bear has launched a muth more effective second edition of his re- vue, Vaudeville Vanities, and has en- gaged Anton Dolin (whose real name is Pat Healy), lately principal dancer in the Diaghileif ballet, as a lead in the new show. Laurence Cowen’s long-promised Irish play, Biddy, proved poor stuff when pro- duced at the Fortune this week. Rene Reel plays lead in the provincial company, which starts a tour of Merce- nary Mary at Sheffield today. Eden Phillpotts, who has two big suc- cesses in London, Yellow Sands and The Farmer’s Wife, has a one-act piece at the Coliseum this week. In this Helena Pickard is doing leading business. Miss Pickard’s engagement to Cedric Hard- wicke, who made his name in The Farm- er’s Wife, and produced Yellow Sands, was announced last week. Arthur Bourchier is to make an ex- tended South African tour this spring with Treasure Island and At the Villa Rose. English actor-managers are finding the Cape a happy hunting ground, and are following one another thither in rapid succession. Bourchier is Labor candidate for Gloucester. In conjunction with The Daily Herald, he gave a Christmas party to the poorest children of London at the Strand Theater, and more than 1,000 en- joyed Treasure Island and a liberal sup- ply of goodies and Christmas boxes. Kyrle Bellew, Bourchier’s wife, is also a popular figure in the Labor world, and may be M. P. before she gives up leading business in showland. Blackbirds, the oolored revue, with Florence Mills and Johnny Hudgins, con- tinues one of the biggest draws here. Godfrey Tearle is recovering slowly from his recent illness, but has had to have an operation on his throat. Another artist on the _ sick list is Madge Titeradge, who collapsed while at the first performance of Liliom. Henry Arthur Jones is recuperating, and the veteran dramatist is said to be already contem- Plating a return to his desk. STOCK Roll Tickets Size 1x2 consecutively numbered zooo per roll, carried in stock ready for IM MEDIATE shipment. Reading 5c, loc, 1§¢, 20c, 25c, yOc, 35¢, 40¢, Soc, 75 and with- out any price, reading “* Admit One’’. Five colors te each price—Red, Green, Yellow, White, Blue. Any assortment of prices and colors at oon: ene WELDON, WILLIAMS & LICK _- quad ens theptn Gm Oeate TELL THE ADVERTISER (N THE BILLBOARD WHERE YOU GOT HIS ADDRESS. ; y ui be | | | ‘ : ee ) a a | a | | oS ald tt ae Rebate | oe es )=— a | a | 8 pS | | i as. | \ a —
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36 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Motion Pictures and Presentations Conducted by ROY CHARTIER—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Publix Unit Shows Planned Far Ahead Schedule Reaches Middle of March —No Outside Producers Needed NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Publix has lined up tentative units and decided on who the producers of them will be until the week of March 12. The only week be- tween now and that date on which plans are unsettled because certain details in connection with a production under con- templation have not been fixed is Feb- ruary 19, but John Murray Anderson will stage the show, whatever it is. The lineup and the producers are: January 15, Opera Versus Jazz (Frank Cambria) ; January 22, Jade Revue (John Murray Anderson); January 29, Under the Brooklyn Bridge (Cambria): Feb- ruary 5, Paper Revue (Anderson): Feb- ruary 12, The Boyar Wedding (Boris Petroff); February 26, An Alpine Ro- mance (Cambria), and March 5, Vene- tian Glass (Anderson). The schedule is subject to change as a result of contingencies, and titles may also be dropped for new ones as produc- tion of the units nears. In ljning up units so far in advance, Publix again indicates it is not in the field for outside producers but can man- age the output for their theaters with their own staff, including Anderson, Cambria, Petroff and Paul Oscard. The latter is now in the South taking care of special units for new houses. Theater-Owner Conference At Columbus, O., Postponed NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—The general mo- tion picture conference of exhibitors from all parts of the country and officials, as well as the Board of Directors of the Motion = Picturs Theater Owners of America, planned for a discussion of present evils, elements and conditions confronting the theater operator, sched- uled to be held Thursday and yesterday in Columbus, O., was postponed until a later date, to be agreed upon when a canvass is made of board members and others as to the most suitable time. Michael J. O’Toole, who following the resignation of Joseph M. Seider is act- ing business manager of the M. P. T. O. A., made this announcement. National officers recently insisted on the scheduled conference and gave many reasons why it should take place at the same time as the board meeting, as it would bring the active exhibitor officials together, when all the major problems of the industry could be discussed and remedies agreed upon Appointment of a successor to Seider, who got out December 1, will be made at the next meeting of the Administrative Committee Ederle Back in East, Working Film House Date NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Gertrude Ederle is back East, pli the Mosque, New- irk, engagement marks the second of the Channel swimmer for the St c ny which played her t Mark Strand, Brooklyn. before her Pantages tour, from which she has re- turned. Other Stanley dates will probably follow. Western Presentation Act Opens for Fox in New York NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Jimmy Kemp- heading a 14-people presentation, in- cluding a band of 10 pieces, is in the East to play the leading picture houses under the direction of Arthur Spizzi. The first date i the first half of thi week at the Academy of Music for the Fox organizatio1 Kempner and his oute fit, which includes among the specialty entertainers the Burns Twins, recently filed a long-run engagement at. the America Theater, Denver, when it was playing presentations booked by the Universal interests. Southwest Musical Diréctors Switch as New Theaters Open DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 8.—Edward E. Cramer, concert master of the Dallas Symphony, has been appointed guest musical conductor of the Old Mill Theater to succeed Max Fink, who has been called to New Orleans as musical director for the Saenger in- terests, whose new Saenger Theater, which will play Publix presentations, will open the first week in February. Fink is regarded as one of the fore- most musical directors in the South- west. He was at the Old Mill for but three weeks but in that short time gained a_ significant following. It was planned to give Sunday concerts under Fink’s direction, but these will be postponed for about a month. Cramer formerly conducted the or- chestra at the Hippodrome and later was concert master of the Palace Theater under Don Albert. He re- signed this post and last year joined the Dallas Symphony. 40 Best Films of Year Give an Idea of Trend NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—In the 40 best pictures of 1926, chosen by the National Board of Review, composed of more than 250 voluntary members not associated with the industry, as the best films for the general public, Famous Players- Lasky leads the list with the inclusion of 11. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a couple of steps behind with nine, while other com- panies’ productions selected are First Na- tional three; United Artists, two; Warner Brothers, three; Universal, two; Fox, three; P. D. C., two; Amkino, one; Ufa, one; F. B. O., one, and Pathe, one. The list of 40 pictures serves as an index to the public’s taste and gives evidence it was the clean films that pleased most during 1926. In the list, pictures based on plays and operas or operettas were far in the minority, a few being The Return of Peter Grimm and The Show-Off, plays, and Faust and La Boheme, operas. The field, however, this season has been jammed with picture adaptations of stage works. The 40 films chosen by the Board of Review are The Amateur Gentleman, Beau Geste, An Alasakan Adventure, Ben Hur, The Black Pirate, The Blackbird, Diplomacy, Don Juan, The Exquisite Sinner, Everybody's Acting, Faust, For Heaven’s Sake, Gigolo, God Gave Me Twenty Cents, The Gorilla Hunt, The Greater Glory, Hotel Imperial, La Roheme, Mare Nostrum, Michael Strogoff, The Marriage Clause, Nell Gwyrun, Oh, What a Nurse; Potemkin, The Quarter- hack, The Return of Peter Grimm, The Scarlet Letter, The Sea Beast, The Secrets of the Sea, The Show-Off. Siberia, Silence, Sorrows of Satan, The Strong Man, The Temptress, Variety, The Waltz Dream, What Price Glory and The Win- ning of Barbera Worth. New ‘Shorts’? Company Begins Work on Series NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The Centennial Pictures Corporation, organized by John Raymond, Stewart B. Moss and George H. Wileox, to make a series of two-reel historical subjects, beginning with the early Indian period, have started pro- duction on the first, The Boys in Blue, scenario for which was prepared by Ar- thur Hoerl. Sonia Meroff, Vaudevillian. Bows in Picture-House Field NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Sonia Meroff, jazz singer and entertainer, who came to the fore in vaudeville with the Sammy and Herman Timberg act, is entering the picture-house field. She opened this week at the Palace, Washington, for Loew and is booked for next week at the Aldine, Pittsburgh, with the prob- ability of other Loew picture stands to to follow. Missouri-Kansas Joins In Arbitration Defi KANSAS CITY, Jan. 8.—Implacable as are their Michigan, Texas and Minnesota brother theater owners in waging a fight against the present system of arbitration in disputes with distributors, exhibitor members of the Kansas City Film. Board of Trade have withdrawn and under in- structions from their organization will refuse to arbitrate film until awards against exchanges are paid. The step to challenge arbitration in this locality was taken at a meeting of the Missouri-Kansas Motion Picture Thea- ter Owners, at which the following resolution was adopted: “Be it resolved by the board of di- rectors that the president of the M. P. T. O. of Misvsouri-Kansas instructs the appointed exhibitor members of the Kan- sas City joint board of arbitration that they shall not sit on any cases involving any exhibitor or member of the Kansas City Film Board of Trade until such time as all awards now against any ex- change member of the Kansas City Film Board of Trade are paid the exhibitor in question.” The exhibitor members of the present board are Fred Meyn, Pershing Theater, Argentine, Kan.; L. J. Lenhart, Roanoke Theater, Kansas City; Ed Peskay, Rivoli Theater, St. Joseph, Mo., and Lawrence 3reuninger, Cozy Theater, Topeka. Their withdrawal followed a controversy be- tween L. C. McElroy, of the 45th Street Theater, and the Pathe Exchange, Kan- sas City. eases Julia Glass, Pianist, Engaged for Capitol, N. Y. NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Julia Glass, young pianiste, opens an engagement at the Capito] Theater this week as soloist on the musical program _ surrounding Flesh and the Devil. Miss Glass, whose genius was developed under the encourag- ing eves of such famous musicians as Paderewski and Hofmann, has selected the first movement of Tchaikowsky’'s Concerto in B-Flat Minor. Joyce Coles and John Triesault are featured, while Carolyn Andrews, colora- tura soprano, interpolates a solo number, in the ballet conception this week, en- titled Moon Dreams and Sunbeams, and staged by Chester Hale. Gus Edwards Finishes Loew: Opens in East for Stanley NEW YORK, Jam 10.—Gus Edwards, whose plans this season for a picture- house circuit for which he would produce the units were abandoned temporarily when he signed up to tour the Loew pic- ture houses, will continue to play the film theaters. Having finished his long Loew tour, he has been booked for Stan- ley houses and this week is playing at the Mark Strand, Brooklyn. The William Morris office negotiated the booking. Ed- wards heads his revue, a reconstructed production of his Ritz Carlton Nights which he put on last summer at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Atlantic City. New York Night Club Band Booked for Picture Dates NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Jack Denny and his orchestra, playing at the Frivolity Club for many months, is entering the picture-house field, following the lead of dozens of other combinations of a similar nature Danny has been booked by the Stanley Company for a 10 weeks’ engagement, opening at the Mosque, Newark, week of January 24. Capitol, Springfield, Mass., Into Presentation Policy SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 8.—The Capitol Theater, devoted in the past to double-feature programs, inaugurated a new policy this week, under which pres- entations will be given with “shorts” in support of feature films. along single ' “Bicycling” Exhibitor Gets Suspended Senterice WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.— Becaus, it was proved he had a side agree. ment with an exchange salesman to show pictures at his Kilmarnock Va., house, Ben Pitts, who also operates theaters at Fredericksburg and Bow!l- ing Green, was freed of a charge of bieycling by the local Film Board o;{ Trade, but was warned to discontin the showings The bicycling complaint brought by Metro-Goldwyn, alleci the practice to be a violation of their contract and a violation of protection given a house at Whitesone, Va. Famous Players’ Case To Be Heard Jan. 26 WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.—The Federal Trade Commission has set January 26 as the day on which it will hear oral areu- ment by the Famous Players-Lasky Cor- poration in the case wherein the ny Vie organization is charged by the mr sfon as indulging in unfair competitive trade practices In the final brief filed by Famous Players this week it is asked that the complaint be dismissed. The brief as- serted that the three original producing companies of the corporation have never been in competition and stated that they were part of a single venture The others on behalf of whom the brief was filed are the New England Theaters, Inc.; Southern’ Enterpri Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky. Court Upholds Award in Little Rock Board Case LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 8.—Efforts of J. M. Esnor, owner of the Crescent Theater, to collect damages of $600 from Warner Brothers, arising out of their booking of six pictures to an opposition house in violation of the Crescent's first- run contract, have been fruitles The District Court to which the exhibitor ap- pealed, after the Joint Board of Arbitra- tion had refused him dan l the case, upholding the board's decision. The arbitration board also refused damage clair of Warner § Brothers against the exhibitor as a result of his refusal to play pictures contracted follow- ing the alleged first-run protection viola- tion. rnrices iges, GIST ssed Whitman Bennett Bankrupt NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Harold W. Ben- nett, known also as Whitman Bennett, film producer and formerly production manager of Famous Players, filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy in the Federal Court this week, listing liabilities at $160,474.96, and estimated assets at $21.982. | Presentation and Music Notes AL AND GUSSTE BLUM have been brought back as featured performers at the Rialto, Denver, owing to the suc of their specialty dance numbers, Th holiday bill featured them in two con- trasted dances—a Rag Doll and a walt number. PUPPETS, a tale of love, flattery and infatuation built around the characte of Pierrot and Pierrette and staged b Boris Petroff, ball master, is the P stage presentation this week at the Pare- mount, New York, where it starts a 1i- week tour of Publix houses Margaret Schilling, soprano, heard on sever ] casions recently at the Capitol. N York, as soloist, Is the Paramount’ idded attraction She {fs under consideratio! for other Publix dates. WARING'S PENNSYLVANIANS, Io since established as a standard pict house attraction, is playing a return da’ this week at the Rivoli, Baltimore. CY LANDRY AND JACK NORTH, who have been working together in Lo and other présentation theaters hav been signed thru the William Morris ot ul re : 5 - We oy re Sa ti ING my wW/y G S\N : phan ANS , St mei x it A \ — ) u SY y J, G } J h N 5 =, a i es tl L | vi Po § . Ww ; tl E j silat " ‘ +} th : NN > P le | are . W p Be b Ps Pp th re le ae : w i t} 1 PS . ee | 4 7 pe Pe a oo 4 p ee ; ; . YP S th ; 1, 0 F tr ky mits a I a a a , | 4 : P| ‘ Ay - : «
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fice, New York, for the Publix presenta- ion, Jace Versus Opera, which Frank cambria is staging and will open next week at the Paramount, New York. THE ANDREINI BROTHERS, string ed this week for, Loew at their trio, OF Conn., presentation house, New Lor don, the Garde, and will be seen in other Loew houses in the East. MYERS AND HANNAFORD, _vaude- ville edy entertainers, will make their ppearance at the Capitol, Detroit, next week rhe booking was negotiated sev- eral weeks ago with Publix by Alf. T. Wilton, New York, with the date left ndefinite. Last week Wilton had Par- ch and Peru, also out of vaudeville, at the Detroit house, which is booked by Earl Saunders. RUDY WIEDOEFT, recently seen at the Capitol. New York, is splitting this week in Ohio territory, playing the Hip- nodrome, Youngstown, the first half and the Regent, Springfield, the last. He was booked thru the William Morris of- e. and is set for the James, Columbus, for next week. B. & K. Time follows these dates. THE ( OL GATE COLLEGIANS, said to be graduates of Colgate College, are a feature “a the presentation bill at the Palace, Washington, this week. Charles Stick: tilt walker; Sammy Lewis and Sonia Meroff are also on the Dill. HA DARE centric dances, who is just breaking inte the picture-house ld been signed for the Aldine, ttsl : the Allen, Cleveland, and for n ¢ ded engagement in Balaban & Katz houses in and around Chicago. MELVA MOORE, soprano soloist, who ppeared at the Rivoli, Baltimore, last week, will have a featured part in a new Publix unit. The one in which she will appear has not been definitely decided by the Publix office. MARGARET McKEE, “The California Mocking Bird’’. late of vaudeville, has been booked by Earl Saunders for the Detroit house, the Capitol, for the week of January 23. Miss McKee recently filled a few dates for the Stan- ley Company. JOR THOMAS AND HIS SAXOTET, recently a feature attraction at the nd. New York, is the stage presenta- at the New Theater, Baltimore. LOUIS LUSTY, of the Publix publicity forces, is in New Haven, Conn., to do some special promotion work in con- nection with the Olympia, which plays the Publ ix units. Ed Olmstead, another mer of the go-getting Publix staff, is ithern seas on a vacation from which he will return in about a month, and J. E. McInerney, formerly of the d Russell B. Moon are handling and presentation publicity now for the new Paramount, New York. LOCAL talent as- occupies the sailine S r the filer A SHOW, WITH mt by the manager, f this week at Loew’s State, St. Louis, which, according to reports, fs do- ng a booming business in spite of the opposition from the Publix house, the Amb idor. RAY ALVINO AND BANJO BOYS, in ern Impression, a nicely staged is being “carried” by Pub- lix following its “showing” last week at I unt, New York, where the act ! nicely. This week Alvino and bovs are the “spot” attraction at Metropolitan, Boston. Later a unit be buiit around them, it is said. WO STRAND HOUSES of the Mark- st 1 chain, now affiliated with the company, which heretofore have playing pictures only, have added They are the Strand, Al- playing Cogert and Motto, and "1a sque this week, and the Strand, sy ’ nlaving as its initial attraction this week Jimmy Carr and His Orchestra. a) 1. MeKeon, of the Acme Booking Offices, New York, is supplying the at- {ractions. presentation, Q ~ l presentations, } } S BEAUTIFUL DRUCELLA, dancer, opned this week at the Oriental, Chi- cago, for a tour of Balaban & Katz hor and Naomi Pitta, Spanish so- Prano, opens at the Chicago, Chicago, on nuary 24 for a tour, also, of the B. & K. theaters. Both were booked by Ben "dwards, of New York. Edwards recent- placed Norma Maxan, = acrobatic icer, with the Publix unit, Victor Her- } ' Melodies, playing Shea's Buffalo, Ruffalo. ‘ACK (JAZZY) KLEIN and Julia r rr, with Lou Forbes and His ew | Orchestra, have been running Up hit @® Guaranteed & TIC The Billboard, January 15, 1927 37 IT’S A PLEASURE DCIS For us to “pinch-hit” for our cuse tomers. We've “done the impossi- ble” so many times that our cuse tomers all swear by us. THE ARCUS TICKET CO, 348 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, tl. after hit with local patrons under a Paul Ash policy at the Palace Theater, Publix house in Dallas, Tex., sup- plemental to the weekly units reaching Dallas on their tours of the country. Klein went to the Palace direct from the Pacific Coast, where he worked in Publix houses, while Miss Barr is from St. Paul. She is a “blues” singer and Black-Bottom artist, and is scheduled to leave for Chicago soon to join the Paul Ash organization. REVIEWS OF PROGRAMS By ROY CHARTIER Paramount “Hotel Imperial” (Paramount) Film: This is the much touted new Pola Negri film which Famous Players has been making for some time. Since Miss Negri did Passion and came under the Famous banner she has not had a better vehicle, but this is not saying much since most of her American-made films have been so far below her talents. That Hotel Imperial is a good picture is hardly the case. It is merely a fair program movie without directorial touch, titles, scenes or acting to lift it out of the class commonly referred to as ordinary. Hotel Imperial has to do chiefly with the efforts of a hostelry swab (Miss Negri) to save the man she loves, an Austrian soldier The logical “motion picture” end, which, as logically, is ar- rived at for tMe fadeout, is the upsetting of the enemy’s plans by the waiter and his decoration for the feat after the Aus- trian army had marched to victory. It is all very uninspiring and banal. Mauritz Stiller directed, under the supervision of Erich Pommer, who was responsible for so many of the excellent Ufa pictures. In Hotel Imperial his skill has gone into Hollywood channels. Any other director could have done quite as well. There are occasional glimpses of artistic photographic effects. The picture is paddeed with bother- some details and is without militaristic action except for a few artificial bomb effects that look like a Fourth of July celebration in most any small town. Ex- terior scenes are far in the minority. Unusual stage presentations, prodigious in entertainment and “flash”, make up for any disappointment in the film fare. Ray Alvino and Banjo Boys, a group of seven, some of whom were formerly in vaudeville with Eddie Leonard, appear in a pleasing Dixie number, South rn Impression. Harmony singing, instrumental music and dancing, are served by Alvina and his bunch, and at entitled A the show reviewed was gobbled up by patrons with unmistakable relish. The Pompadour’s Fan, devised and put together by John Murray Anderson, proved to be light and pleasing entertainment. The revue is mounted in splendor becom- ing the best of Broadway musical shows. A huge fan effect that opens at the beginning to reveal the entertainers, and closes at the finish, is employed with striking results. Eileen Hoyt sings a special number on the opening, and ap- pears later in song and dance routines. Stella Power, soprano soloist, thrills her hearers in selected numbers, and Rosa Polnariow plays the violin with charm. Both Miss Power and Miss Polnariow have appeared in Publix houses as “cur- tain” attractions. Frances Mann and Carlos Peterson offer an adagio specialty of merit. Others in minor parts who acquit themselves creditably are Vannoy Martin, Marion McKeon, Carlotta Cortina, Gordon Davis, Curtis Combs, Thomas Tucker, George Milbauer and Elizabeth Long. The costumes for which the Publix de- signer deserves praise are gorgeous, as are the settings. Capitol Film: “A Little Journey” (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) A Little Journey turns out to be a little one, it is true, if the measurements of the film were to be taken, but it is a somewhat tiring trip for the eyes. What the film offers in the way of exciting or interesting sights as it wends its way is on the order of what one sees on a cross- country trip if the gaze is to be confined largely to the inside of the Pullmans. The action moves along with sprightli- ness, but this is due in part to the fact that about nine-tenths of it takes place on trains between New York and San Francisco. At the station in New York, when Julie Rutherford (Claire Windsor) is about to board the train to go to Frisco to marry a rich friend of the family in order to save them from social ruin, the romance that has its history in different States is hatched. George Man- ning (Willia Haines), traveling on pawnshop money, is responsible for this sudden turn in the marital plans of Miss Rutherford, and the family’s impending ruin is forgotten. Harry Carey and Claire McDowell are seen in supporting roles, the former in millionaire rather than cowboy dress. The picture, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, is based on the Rachel Crothers play. Its comedy is mild thruout, tho some of it is achieved with incon- sisteney. The Capitol’s presentation program this (Continued on page 59) In Five Ten Thousand - - - - Fifteen Thousand - - - Twenty-Five Thousand - - Fifty Thousand - - - - One Hundred Thousand - - GET THE BIG TICKET ROLL AND MACHINE TICKETS Thousand Lots and Upward $ 6.00 7.00 9.00 12.50 18.00 Your own Special Ticket, any color, accurately numbered, every roll guaranteed. Coupon Tickets, for Prize Drawings, 5.000 $7.0 Prompt shipments. Cash with order. Get the Samples. Send diagram foor Re- — Seat Coupon Tickets. 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38 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 CHICAGO— Capitol Bldg. KANSAS CITY— Rm. 304 Hall Bldg., 9th @ Walnut ETHEL BARRYMORE, Vice-President FRANK GILLMORE, Executive Sec.-Treas. NEW YORK 45 W. 47th St—Phone, Bryant 3550 Actors Equity Association JOHN EMERSON, President PAUL N. TURNER, Counsel BRUCE McRAE, Second Vice-President GRANT STEWART, Rec. Sec. SAN FRANCISCO— Theo. Hale, 369 Pine St. LOS ANGELES— 6412 Hollywood Blvd. Equity Receives a “Hearty Shakehand” When Equity’s president, John Emer- son, was in Berlin last summer, attending the International Actors’ Congress, he met the writer of the following letter, and found him to be a most courteous, kindly and delightful old gentleman. Since then evil days have fallen upon the German language theater in Czechoslovakia. Back of the stumbling and muddled English of this letter is a real and genuine sorrow. It was addressed to “Dear Sir Emerson”, and read: “We forgot in Berlin to ask your kind help for the following thing: The German theaters in Tschechoslowakia are in great economical crisis. So the German thea- ter in Brunn lost its house, and we, the leaders of the movement, make our best for being useful to this stage, which was in all times a central point of art. Would it be possible to interest in your country some of the Germans in the U. S. A.? Perhaps you could organize amidst the Germans in your country a propaganda for this pur, vse. You can be sure of our eternal gratitude. “And so a heartly shakehand, “Yours, Der Prasident, “FRANZ WARSKOPF.” If members desire to contribute to the fund Mr. Emerson is raising to help these earnest people who are sorrowing for the loss of their theater, he will see that the contributions are forwarded promptly to them if sent to him at the Equity office. The Probationary Period The purpose of the seven-day proba- tionary period in production contracts is to give producers an opportunity to see whether they believe the actor is suitable to his part. This gives young or un- known players in New York or other pro- duction centers an opportunity which otherwise might not come their way, and it does not often injure the well-known performer. But there is the other side of the ques- tion which the managers are apt to for- get. The seven-day probationary period also gives the actor an opportunity to de- cide whether or not he is contented with the play and part, and, after that period has expired radical changes cannot be made in the play or part without running the risk of the actor appealing to Equity for release and its consent secured. A case in point occurred recently. A well-known actor rehearsed three weeks, including a dress rehearsal, and then the manager decided to add another act “with a punch”. The punch was there all right, but the actor decided he would far rather sacrifice the engagement than play it, since to him it was of an offensive nature. An appeal was made to Equity and the actor was sustained. We do not set ourselves up as critics of morals, but we do maintain that if an actor accepts a part upon certain legiti- mate presumptions, he should not be com- pelled to remain if these are funda- mentally altered. Under the laws of the State of New York, and of most other States, the actor who appears in a salacious play, as well as the managers and others responsible, is susceptible to arrest and imprisonment. We cannot, even if we would, compel a member to commit what he believes to be an offense against public morals. Arliss in “‘Ladies’ Home Journal” An autobiography of George Arliss, of Equity’s Council, written in his most en- gaging vein, was begun in the January issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. Are You a “‘Mimp’’? From London, by way of The New York Evening Sun, has come a new word to describe a certain mental state. The word is “Mimp”, a noun, and The Sun, describing a typical specimen, says: “To him every play is either rotten or awfully good. The same lack of dis- scrimination applies to the actors. There are no shades of approval or analyses of qualities. The Mimp, however, may be thoughtful on other subjects.” Mimps have come into prominence in the London theaters, and their presence there is regarded with apprehension hy those interested in the welfare of the drama. But when you come down to it, are there not mimps amcng the actors them- selves? There are actors who can and do speak intelligently and with dis- crimination of their plays and fellow players, but how much more frequent is the sweeping condemnation or approval! It may be due to real enthusiasm or mental laziness, but it is not a good habit whatever its cause. To have a reason for our opinions indicates respect for our NEW BOOKS Communications to 15450 Broadway, N.Y. ONCE A CLOWN ALWAYS A CLOWN, the reminiscences of De Wolfe Hopper written in collaboration with Wesley Winans Stout. Little, Brown & Company, Boston. $3. In which the fa- mous comedian reveals how he happened to become a singing comedian, and tells the story of Casey at the Bat. The au- thor’s own genial personality permeates the book. TWELVE ONE-ACT PLAYS, with an introduction by Walter Prichard Eaton. Longmans, Green & Company, New York. $2.50. The plays included are The Valiant, by Holworthy Hall and Robert Middle- mass; Romance of the Willow Pattern, by Ethel Beekman Van der Veer: The Grill, by George Johnston: The Master Salesman, by William Hazlett Upson; Thank You, Doctor, by Gilbert Emery: Copy, by Kendall Banning and Harold Kellock; The Trap, by Alice Gerstenberg; Good Medicine, by Jack Arnold and Kad- win Burke; God Winks, by Katherine Stanberry Burgess; A Woman of Charac- ter, by Estelle Aubrey Brown: Jazz and Minuet, by Ruth Giorloff; The Most Fool- ish Virgin, by Helen Gertrude Gaskill. TUMBLING, PYRAMID BUILDING AND STUNTS FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN, by Bonnie and Donnie Cotteral. A. S. Barnes & Company, New York. $1.60. An unusually complete volume that should prove valuable to physical culture teachers and gymnastic trainers. THE WOULD-BE GENTLEMAN, a farcical comedy, adapted from Moliere’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, by F. Anstey. Martin Seeker, London. 2s, 6d. THE TEMPEST, by William Shake- speare. Doubleday, Page & Company, New York. Illustrated with color plates by Arthur Rackham. THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR AND OTHER PLAYS, by Nikolay Gogol. Alfred Knopf, New York. Three dramas and half a dozen short sketches. ISADORA, a play by Eva Pax. W. & G. Foyle, London. 5s. THE THEATER OF APOLLO, by Sir John Beaumont; edited by W. W. Greg. Etchells & Macdonald, London. 8s., 6d. YELLOW SANDS, a comedy, by Eden and Adelaide Phillpotts. Duckworth, London. 3s. FOILING THE REDS, or THE HEART OF A LABORER. A review in one or more scenes, by Yaffle. TIllustra- tions by Flambo. Labor Publishing Com- pany, London. 2s. profession, and incidentally sharpens our wits. Down with the mimps in our midst! 143—Count "Em—143 The executive secretary was beam- ing, as this letter was hurrying to press, because he asserted that he had, to that minute, received no less than 145 Christ- mas cards from members. A challenge and recount forced him to reduce his claim to 143, as two of the ecards proved on close scrutiny to be camouflaged advertisements, masquerading as Christmas cards. Even so, Mr. Gillmore was delighted that so many of the members had thought of him, and he wishes to acknowledge his gratefulness. Oh, Happy Day! One day last week Equity paid $1,200 to three of its members who signed con- tracts for a production which did not materialize. And how much would they have gotten without Equity? Actors’ Theater To Feed Them The Actors’ Theater will hold a festival dinner and entertainment in the grand ball room of the Biltmore Hotel on Sun- day evening, January 23, at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. McClintic has promised that there will be no serious talking or even thought of the theater. To make its guests feel more completely en famille, the Actors’ Theater is naming 15 tables after 15 of its productions, and will have members of the original com- panies at those tables. The cabaret features will include Lau- rette Taylor, Evelyn Herbest, Carl Ran- dall, Peggy Wood and Henry Hull, the last of whom will tell negro stories—pre- sumably garnered at Lulu Belle. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION. Chorus Equity Assn. Twenty members joined Chorus Equity last week. We are holding checks in settlement of claims for John C. White, Rudolph Wackelin, William Perloff and Andrew Forrest. Harrison Blake has paid the fine levied on him for leaving the Poppie Company without notice and is reinstated as a member in good standing of the Chorus Equity Association. We are holding several special delivery letters and a telegram for Florence Lyte, for whom we have no address. Members should be careful to supply us with correct addresses. We fre. quently have telegrams, registered letters, ete., and are unable to find the member to whom mail is directed. On many oc- casions managers have asked us for ad- dresses of members whom they wished to employ and the members lost the en- gagement because we had no address. Gladys Culmer has been suspended from the Chorus Equity for leaving the Music Bor Company without notice. The dramatic classes will start soon. Members who are interested should register now: Members who allow a management to break fhe Chorus Equity contract and who do not report to their association when there is a breach are liable to sus- pension. All mail held in this office for six months or more will be listed here and returned to the post office if not claimed within two weeks. We are holding mail for Lawrence K. Downie, Margherita D’Auria, Otto Dresher, Teddy Dauer, Harry Daniels, Betty Domenick, Dorothy Dahlgren, Juliette De Noville, Edith Davis, Christinia Dutton, Harry Docto- roff, Rita Jose Dixon, Edith Deighton. Kitty Dolan, H. Dahlia, Kitty Daley, E. K. Dale, Clara De Beers, Betty Dom- enick, Hazel Drury, Ursula Dale, Pell Dentler, Miner Ellis, Willa Fellows Louise Foy, Helen Farez, Sylkes Fon- taine, Charles Fry, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Chrisina Forrest, Kathryn Frey, Edward Franz, Ruth Ford, Jack Fuller, Adeline Foley, Lotta Faning, Zona Gray, Dannie Garland, June Gray, Helene Gardner, Georgia Grey, Beth Gateley, Rose Gray, Ernest M. Goodhart, Edouard Grobe, S. Glemee, Ann Garrison, T. Glukoff, Rena Grady, Izmailov, Nancy Hayes, Hans Hams, Eulalie Haas, Wilhelm Hagen, Estelle Heller, Rene Hale, Roger E. Hooker, Virginia Hassell, Donald Hath- way, Betty Hart, Ona Hamilton, Sylvia Heighton, Al Hardy. Peggy Howell, R. Hamilton, Basil Hanbury, Viola Hailes, Don Hathaway and Mimi Hayes. DOROTHY BRYANT, Executive Secretary. APOLLO IN MOURNE, a one-act play, by Richard Rowley, with wood cuts by Lady Mabel Annesley. Duckworth, Lon- don. 6s., net. ONE OF THE FAMILY, by Kenneth Webb. D. Appleton & Company, New York. $1.50. 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Incidents of the theater and concert hall, by Basil Maine, with a preface by Laurence Binyon. Noel Douglas, London. 5s. PREJUDICES: FIFTH SERIES, by H. L. Mencken. Alfred Knopf & Com- pany, New York. 2.50. OH, STEPHY C. FOSTER, a play by Earl Hobson = Smith. The Kentucky Playmakers, Lexington, Ky. 75 cents. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY, by Percy Dearmer. The McMillan Company, New York. 25 cents. CAKE, a play by Witter Bynner. Al- fred A. Knopf, New York. —+_>o— THE WEAF LIGHT OPERA Company will for the second time broadcast 4 radio version of Jolanthe on Wednesday evening of this week at 10:30 o'clock thru WEAF, WCAE, WRC and hy The soloists who will take part (n° presentation, to be directed by Cesere Sodero, are Adele Parkhurst, Frances Paperte, George O'Brien, Harvey Hinders meyer, Theodore Webb and Jack Oakley. CRON Ae of HAE ae | Vole On F ; a. | ae a | a — P ea ee REE aa Seen la | eS ee | ——g _—— one =]
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yusic 18 ESSENTIAL ns To DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS What dramatic production is presented without the assistance of a musician? A emall percentage that I know of “Nearly every amateur performance has ; its’. This may be overcome by music, using if possible only a pianist. No doubt there is someone in your cast playing a small part, who is a musician or singer. In almost every community can be found capable musicians available for your performance at a small expense. Music is essential to every dramatic production. I know of one organization, little theater group, whose performances nroved with “just a little music”. When I originally became acquainted its “wa a with this group, I attended several of their performances, and was bored by the stillness between the acts. They always wave a creditable performance, but some- ching was missing. Their only thought was about the actual production, and they considered nothing before or after I suggested some music, and later proueht in several pianists. The group wa finally satisfied with one gentle- n, who could play anything from opera to jazz. I played violin and occasionally rend red vocal solos betweeen the acts. If the cast wasn't ready, then another song or instrumental number was used. At the present time there are several vocalists on whom they can depend. At a number of places where this group is entertained, I learned that the audi- preferred community singing be- tween the acts; therefore, song sheets vere obtained, and I led them in singing the songs of yesterday and today. Surely this idea will appeal to those in suburban or rural communities. It has also been of value to use some priate music for a production. For example, a one-act play, written by a mber of the above-mentioned organi- zation, centers around the home life of a man and woman, with an occasional friendly spat. The scene opens with the pianist playing a few bars of Home, Sweet Home, the audience getting the im- pression of a quiet, peaceful home; then the unexpected happens, the man and his wife are heard quarreling off stage. The music of Home, Sweet Home, in this case gave the play a twist that created just the right atmosphere. If the play has a love theme then I would suggest a dreamy waltz. Every act should have some open- ing and closing music. There are enough musical publications in existence to fit any type of play. Some of the play publishers handle musie which can be used to ad- vantage, Suitable music, if played softly during Various scenes, so as not to drown the Voices of the performers, will add greatly to the production. Probably many of the amateur play- producing groups will have difficulty in Selecting the right kind of music for their pr luction. This can easily be accom- Dlished if one is acquainted with a mu- ‘ian having a knowledge of classical and Do} ilar numbers, and who, no doubt, will gladly offer suggestions. Even if you have only a small repertoire to select fr with some thought, and after hav- ing id the play, you should have no im picking appropriate music for duction. hext time you go to a motion pic- ture show, listen closely to the musio Which the organist or orchestra plays to cenes of the pictures as they are F upon the screen. This will be a eip to you.—By FRANK C. MINSTER, Director, Echo Dramatic Club, Philadel- phia, and Reprinted From Baker's Drama-Gram. the pr TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM AT TRIANGLE THEATER Kathleen Kirkwood’s newest offering, | Nights in a Barroom, William Pratt's quated melodrama, at the Triangle iter, 7th avenue and 11th street. New promises to repeat the success of . } © Tom's Cabin, given at that theater t so long ago. — ; ae ile there is no obvious attempt to ‘uriesque the play, the very sincerity With which it is plaved and the ef- ‘eminacy of the bartender and Squire Hammond's tippling son, spice the play ™ th an irresistible appeal to the risibili- ue There are tense and sincere mo- ~ t too, when Joseph Battle. as Joe my an, reads his lines. Mr. Battle's eautiful reading is one of the things Which has made the Triangle famous. \nd when Josephine Lubin, as Joe Mor- rans little girl, sings the old song, Father, Dear Father, Come Home, her nsomeness makes one forget that she f too mature to be Joe Morgan's little i \l McWilliams as Sample Swichel, a The Billboard, January 15, 1927 39 OE LITTLE THEATERS By ELITA MILLER LENZ—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York KATHRYN TRAUTZ a young actress of considerable promise, who skillfully played the difficult role of Bob Acres in “The Rivals’ when done by the Toy Theater Players of St. Louis, Mo., recently. Miss Trautz has also been seen as Biondello in “The Taming of the Shrew”, and as Lady Sneerwell in “The School for Scandal”. She will graduate from a St. Louis dramatic school next June, after which she plans to try her luck on Broadway. farmer, full of information, interference and intoxicants, made a decided hit with the audience on New Year’s Eve, when we reviewed the play. Roland Twombly, as the philanthropist who carries the Same satchel and the same self-righteous air thru many scenes representing a pas- sage of 10 years’ time, sustains the char- acter admirably. Claire Townsend, as Mrs. Morgan, was the part to perfection, and Dorothy Mary Smith, as a senti- mental Yankee girl, played with pleasing naivete. Joseph Alter as Simon Slade was exceedingly good in the part and took two falls that won him a rousing “hand”. Geise Fuguet was Harvey Green, a gambler, and played the villain with a many gusto that “kept things going”. The audience at the Triangle cheered the players on numerous occasions and hissed the villains heartily—not because it was New Year’s Eve but because the play was good. LENOX HILL PLAYERS LOSE DIRECTOR The Lenox Hill Players of New York announce with deep regret the death of their director, Viadimar Nelidoff, on De- cember 29. It can be said truly that Mr. Nelidoff gave his life for the theater, in which he had spent practically his entire life. During the closing rehearsals of John Ferauson, which he directed, he was so ill that he was practically unable to continue, but insisted that “the show should go on". in spite of advice. He was born in Russia and was for many years connected with the Imperial Art Theater of Moscow. Beginning January 17 the Lenox Hill Players will present Goldoni's The Liar at the Lawren Theater Studio, 51 West 12th street, New York. The cast, under the direction of Flizabeth Ladd Church, includes Robin Radin, Blanche Cole, Rose Segall, Jerome Seplow, David V. Schen- ker, Dwight C. Lyman, Louis John Lat- zer, Samuel Freed, Charles Friedman, Charles Edgecomb and Saul Weitzer. PINOCCHIO OPENS AT RICHMOND HILL HOUSE Pinocchio, by Carlo Collodi and as adapted by Remo Bufano, opened at Richmond MHi!! House, 28 Macdougal street, New York, on Friday evening, January 7. Louis Sibilio, who was an: nounced previously as the player who would portray the rascally puppet hero. was replaced almost at the last moment by Ruth Squiers, formerly of the cast of Turandot. With the exception of Miss Squiers and June White (also for- merly of Turandot) the players are young Italians, whose acting, we are told, is as picturesque as their names, Which are Frances Cevasco, Canio Bu- fano, Achilles Andriola, James Iola, Frank Bufano, Anthony Oratino and Gino Inoocenti, Remo Bufano’s mario- nettes complete the cast. The production is directed by Remo Bufano, who made his own English dram- atization of Carlo Collodi’s story. Cos- tumes from Mr. Bufano’s designs were executed by Erthema Dalipe. Performs ances are scheduled for 10 weeks from “anuary 7, on Friday, Saturday and Sun- day evenings, with Saturday matinees. A review of the play will appear in these columns next week. DRAMATIC GROUP ON HENRY STREET The Senior Dramatic Group of the Henry Street Settlement, 265 Henry street, New York, will present on the eve- nings of January 15 and 16 Ain't No Use Fer Larnin, by Benson Inge and Charles Chupet, a playlet never before produced. The members of this organization are taking entire charge of their first pro- duction in real workshop fashion, with hammer, saw and glue plot entering into the scheme of things. An artist of the group is to be complimented on the origi- nal announcement sent out, a folder with a pen sketch of a knight beneath a lady's window, the announcement being neatly typewritten. ASSOCIATION PLAYERS STOCK COMPANY'S BILL The third production of the Association Players Stock Company of the 92d Street Y. M. H. A. will be Kid, by Elma E. Levinger. The opening date will be Feb- ruary 5. Myron E. Sattler will direct. The Players’ Guild of the Y. M. H. A,, of Washington Heights, New York, an- other group directed by Myron E. Sattler, will produce The Touchdown, by Marion Short, some time next month. This is the second production of this group, which has established the policy of an amateur stock company by producing a new play every six weeks. JERSEY PLAYERS OFFER RADIO PLAY PRIZE The Little Theater League of Jersey City, with the co-operation of Station WAAT, of Jersey City, plans to stimue- late interest in amateur theatricals by holding a radio play contest, open to authors anywhere. A _ prize of $5 will be awarded each month, until further notice, for the best one-act play submit- ted during the month for radio presenta- tion. The plays must be no longer than 30 minutes’ duration. The judges for the play contest will be Horace Beaver, di- rector of Station WAAT; Arthur F. Fuller, director of productions of the Lit- tle Theater League, and members of the league's board of directors, Ann Whalen, Margaret Bising and Mildred Noonan. Further information may be had by ad- dressing the Little Theater League of Jersey City, 43 Belmont avenue, Jersey City, N. J. The next play to be broadcast by the Little Theater League of Jersey City will be Done in Oil, by Arthur E. Fuller. SACRAMENTO TO HAVE NEW LITTLE THEATER Sacramento, Calif., is to have a new little theater, under the direction of Meri- dei LeSeuer, a former pupil of Sargent and teacher at Denishawn. The first play is to be given February 2 and 3 at the Auditorium. Plans are being made to lease a local theater where new plays may be given weekly. Our correspondent tells us that the theater-loving public in Sacramento, which has been sadly neg- lected in the matter of the drama, is en- thusiastic over the little theater idea and is co-operating with Miss LeSeuer and ber manager, Mr. Robanoff, to make it a reality. BUFFALO PLAYERS IN “WAPPIN' WHARF” The Buffalo Players, Inc., opened their fifth season on December 16 with a pres- entation of Wappin' Wharf, by Charles S. Brooks. The play was well received and the new and smaller playhouse was enjoyed by the members. Coincident with the rehearsals of the play the Players remodeled a former lodge room into an intimate theater seating 200. The work entailed was both dirty and laborious and necessitated working every night for a period of four weeks. Men, who arose at 7:30 a.m. to go to business, worked faithfully every night until past mid- night. During the last few nights pre- ceding the opening the workers remained at the theater until 3 a.m. In addition, rehearsals was carried on, scenery was designed, built and painted by members. All costumes were designed and made by members and all back-stage vork was carried on by volunteer workers. The cast of Weappin’ Wharf included Lilla Herman, Jean Howard, Mary Bryan Preston, Malcolm L. Barney, John Cough- lin, Sherman Enoch, G. Sheldon Spangler, Marvel Donahue and others. The pro- duction was staged under the direction of Harold P. Preston. A private per- formance for members only will be given by the Players on January 15 when two one-act plays will comprise the bill. On or about February 7 the Players will of- fer J. M. Barrie's Dear Brutus. A series of children’s plays for the chil- dren of members of the Buffalo players is now being held. The opening play was Puck Plays Christmas, a fantasy by Ethel Wilcox, well-known Buffalonian and formerly a member of the Jitney Players. Mary Bryan Preston is direct- ing the children’s series. The Three Arts Repertory Company, a rew New York amateur group, will pro- duce as its first offering a fantastic, lyri- cal comedy, by H. B. H. Nadal, entitled The Mirror. The play is scheduled for the Heckscher Theater on January 12. THE MIMES COME TO NEW YORE CITY The Mimes of the University of Michi- gan brought their annual play to the Metropolitan Opera House on December 28 and gave their alumni and New York- ers a treat in dancing. The music was composed by Milton A. Peterson and Wil- liam M. Lewis. Mr. Peterson contributed also the lyrics, which were not so good as the music. Altho the lines were lack- ing in humor, the dancing of the boys and “girls” provided ‘plenty of gaiety and the coyness of the feminine impersona- tions carried plenty of amusement. DR. TUCKER LISTS PLAYS FOR AMATEURS Dr. S. Marion Tucker has prepared a selected list of plays for amateurs, which has just been published by the H. W. Wilson Company, New York. The plays described in the list have been carefully selected with a view to the widely vary- ing needs of independent little theaters, as well as of the many kinds of amateur groups connected with colleges, schools, churches, social settlements, industrial plants and other kinds of organizations. The list contains only contemporary plays that are actually available for production by amateurs. A preface explains the question of royalty. The list is 60 cents a copy and may be ordered thru The Bill- board Shopping Service or from the pub- lisher. AMATEUR DRAMATICS AT GREEN BAY, MICH. Two seasons ago a group of three met in the home of Mrs. A. L. Wasserstein to discuss the formation of a little theater group at Green Bay, Mich. The efforts of the three at that first meeting were not in vain, as is proved by the fact that the organization is now composed of 60 enthusiastic members. Meetings are held once a month in the auditorium of the Woman’s Club, where a program of one- act plays is given. The sensible aim of these players fs not to present finished productions but to have a workshop. When Rachel Crothers’ Mary the Third was given on December 17 it proved a success artistically and from the stand- (Continued on page 41) ntertalnments, Minstrels, Mu- , sleal Comedies, Ete., Ete. PLAY Boerne Fe BANNER PLAY BUREAU, {tt Ellis Street, San Franeisce, Callf. PLAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Witmark’s Operettas, Minstrels, Afterpleccs, ete. Walter H. Baker Dramatic and Hoffman- A Maxwell Rook Plays Sketches, Monologues, etc. Send for catalog HOF FMAN-MAX- WELL PLAY CO., 830 Market, San Francisco, S PLAYS. PLAYS We h the newest and most attractive, as well an the largest sscertment of plays in the world. Send four cents for our new list. SAMUEL FRENCH (Incorporated 1898) Oldest plag publishers in the world. 25 West 45th Street. NEW YORK CITY. 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Stage Styles ENSEMBLE COSTUMES IN “PEGGY ANN” Helen Ford. the Peggy Ann, at the Vanderbilt New prettily and costumed, but the ensemblk unusually interesting, One set of ensemble costumes has as its model a pink crepe satin frock and a three-quarter length coat of pink flannel. The skirt of the frock is box pleated and the blouse, which fits snugly, is tied about a low waistline. The coat has deep scallops about the hemline and the full, flowing sleeves are also scalloped. The coat is worn open to show the pret- ty frock A small soft hat of pink felt, with upturned brim, is trimmed with flat pink flowers. These flowers are massed over one side and across the top of the crown Another ensemble frock is a compose idea, the blouse being of white crepe, finished with high collar, and the skirt is of grav silk crepe. pleated. The high collar of the blouse is buttoned, the but- tons continuing down the front of the blouse and skirt. A long coat, almost the length of the skirt, is of gray silk crepe and has a flat collar with revere. A soft gray felt hat is worn. Helen Ford appears first as a country lass, in a gingham frock. Later she is seen in Empire frocks and then in an up-to-date sports suit of yellow flannel. The skirt of the sports suit has stitched- down box pleats and a double-breasted box jacket is worn. The hat i* ef yellow felt with yellow flowers. star of Theater, becomingly costumes are winsome York So LOTR, is front NANA BRYANT IN LOVELY NEGLIGEES Nana Bryant, in the role of Madame Cousinet, in The Padre, at the Ritz The- ater, wears negligees which proclaim true artistry in designing. One of these is a robe intime combining blush pink and turquoise blue.j Over a one-piece foundation of turquoise blue chiffon, trimmed with gold lace, is worn a pei- gnoir of blush-pink chiffon, the wing-like sleeves finished with wide tiers of pink and blue fringe. The turquoise blue chiffon foundation slip has a deep V neck, filled in with a vestee of flesh- colored chiffon. A tea gown worn by Miss Bryant is composed of fine white silk lace over Pale pink satin A belt of moss roses defines a low waistline. These roses also appear at the neckline and across the back. Draperies flow from the shoulder, forming a train on each side. A one-piece evening gown worn by Miss Bryant is also interesting. This is of black satin with three tiers of silver embroidery posed on the lower part of the skirt. The embroidery also outlines a low decolletage. Her wrap is a vivid green Spanish shawl, embroidered with roses. Vivian Tobin, ingenue of the same piece, wears a naive little frock, which is sleeveless and has a rounded neckline finished with a lace bertha. This frock is developed from cream lace. Finely pleated ruffles at the hemline are lifted at each side to give a scalloped effect. The bodice, with normal waistline, is adorned with pale blue ribbons and pink buds. Miss Tobin wears, in another scene, a jumper frock of golden brown silk crepe, The skirt is box-pleated and a V-neck jumper is enlivened by all-over embroid- ery of golden metal. The jumper is shirred a bit on each hip and has long sleeves. Ver rmir Miss Tobin’s last-act frock of black velvet with silver lace ollar and cuffs A small hat of black velvet tl n «tir brim faced with whit set ¢ ‘ narrow band of lve ribbon I crown. ROSALIND FULLER IS IN DISTINCTIVE COSTUMES Rosa 1 Fuller the gay little wife n What Never Die tt Lyceum The- r. N Yor a nctively cos- tumed Surr a bv chorus of Italian ds irs a yel- low froc} ud to orange which is very becoming to r brown hair, fresh complexion and gray-blue eyes. The fit- ted bodice and upper part of the flounced skirt are of a bright, sunshiny vellow, while the tiers forming the lower part of the skirt shade to a pink-orange color. The sleeves are tiered to correspond with the skirt, th neckline being plain and softly rounded. Satin one-strap slippers and hosiery match the orange tone of the costume. In another scene Miss Fuller wears riding habit of white flannel, the coat having quite an exaggerated flare and 40 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Seminine Srill S BY Shite milter Koay (Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York, N. Y.) Shopping Sauntets How To Order All articles mentioned in this col- umn and in the cdlumn headed “Beauty Box” may be _ purchased thru The Billboard free Shopping Service. Remittances should be in the form of Money Orders or Certified Checks, payable to The _ Billboard Publishing Company, and mailed to Elita Miller Lenz, care The Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York City. Any cash sent is at your own risk. “YVAGABOND” PAJAMAS WITH GYPSY SASH “Vagabond” graceful, pajamas, debonair and have just arrived in Fashione land, being designed by Dorothy Bickum. 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Reflections of Dorothea Take life as you, find it, But don’t leave it so, Now that the holidays are past most of us have returned to our routine duties ind I find that the rest I promised my- self weeks ago probably will not ma- terialize. Somehow my days are always filled with busy hours and yet I would not have them otherwise. On New Year's Eve a number of out-of-town friends Ned. as they have been doing for sev- oral years, to pledge their loyalty thru the present year. This gathering natu- rally takes the form of a reunion and everyone seems to get a lot of enjoy- ment out of it, while I am sure it is al- wavs a wonderful inspiration to me. Little Addie Frank, who has had the sood fortune to be with Toyland at the Hippodrome for several seasons, called for a very pleasant chat. Addie is a most agreeable little person and her vis- its are always enjoyable. Lizzie B. Raymond has retired from the stage but that doesn’t mean she has ceased to be a comedienne. She had me laughing until my sides ached, which is a great relief for an aching back. I was attracted by a letter in my holi- day mail because of the imprint on the envelope reading, Charles Gorsuch, Scien- ufic Horseshoer, Martinsburg, Pa. Who, I wondered, would in this horseless age herald to the world the fact that he was a scientific horseshoer? But carefully enclosed in the envelope I found the answer: a tiny horseshoe, measuring half an inch across, made on a forge, a perfect replica of those worn by the horses of kings when horses and not automobiles were kings of the road. Mr. Gorstch explained that for many years he had been the royal horseshoer and had been commissioned by Marie Codes, an old friend of mine, to forge the shoe as a good luck emblem. More time and happier than ever to hear from you. Address me at 316 West 72d street, New York. Smilingly, prelhen nth Little Theaters (Continued from page 39) point of patronage. This organization will present a program for the City Woman's Club this month. Mrs. A. L. Wasserstein is president. CIVIC THEATER AT MIAMI, FLA. The Civic Theater of Miami, Fla., has become very active. Its second group of Plays of the season was given at the University of Miami on December 28. Professor Lincoln R. Gibbs, of the de- partment of English at the University, who believes that a “good drama is a big megaphone of art and education", is neouraging the theater. Viola Belasco, dancing instructor from the New York School of Actors’ Children, went recently to Miami and is indorsing a plan to make the Junior Civic Theater an active part of the parent organization. LITTLE THEATER, PORTLAND, ORE. The Little Theater movement at Port- land, Ore. which has struggled along after a fashion for some years, will be given impetus next summer, when a nine- story studio building at West Park and Taylor streets will be completed and will nelude a little theater on the main floor with a seating capacity. In addition there will be another auditorium designed Particularly for music recitals. FRISCO GROUP RE- COVERING FROM FIRB The Players’ Guild of San Francisco, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Of SPANISH EMBROIDERED SHAWLS, 42 inches, $15.00. 54x54, 18-in. Fringe added, $20.00 to $40.00. Larger sizes, $50.00 upward. STANLEY COSTUME STUDIOS, 306 W. 22d St., New York City. SE thie wonderful new liquid ition that is highly praised by foremos' venue Beauty Salons. " — HENALFA RAPIDE Goaranteed to tint aay of faded hair any shade. Only one application nee Takes less than five minutes to spoly. Neo previous washing necessary. Will not stain the sealp nor rub off. Leaves hair softand glossy. 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Temporary quarters have been found, where the Guild will carry out its program for the season. The Guild hopes to have a home of its own again, an ambition which is shared by the Theater Arts Club, the Community Players of the Y. M. H. A. and the Children's Theater, which groups have in past years shared the Players’ Guild home. The fire which destroyed the little theater started in the furnace ot the theater two hours before the sched- uled performance. Little Theater Notes The Shreveport Little Theater, Shreve- port, La., with the co-operation of The Shreveport Times, is conducting a prize piay contest which closes February 15. The prize-winning play will be the vehicle of the Shreveport Little Theater in the National Little Theater Tournament, to be held in New York next May. The prize is $100. The Duluth Little Theater, Duluth, Minn., is now a working organization. It produced Clyde Fitch’s The Truth on January 7 and 8. A series of plays will be given and arrangements are being made to purchase a new home. Mrs. A. L. Broxam, chairman of drama for the General Federation of Women's Clubs at Maquota, Ia., has many sug- gestions for the celebration of Drama Week, February 13 to 19. which she is willing te send clubs which choose to write to her. Suggestions for the celebration of Drama Week may also be had from the Drama Leacue of America, 59 East Van Buren street, Chicago. The Westerly Players, Westerly, R. L, South County's only little theater group, presented Captain Applejack on the eve- ning of December 15 before an audience which filled the United Theater at that place. This is said to be the first Broad- Way success ever attempted in this lo- cality and judging from the public re- sponse it will not be the last. The Civic Theater of Oklahoma City, Okla., presented Inside the Lines on Jan- uary 5 and 6. The cast comprised 21 characters. An ambiitious undertaking for a newly formed group! The Temple Mizpah Dramatic Players, a Chicago amateur group, opened their sixth season on December 26 with Chil- dren of the Moon. The Little Theater of Lubbock, Tex., opened its 1926-'27 season with Tarking- ton's Clarence last month. Play and Players Club of Latrobe, Pa., rade its second public production, Arms and the Man, by Shaw, December 9 and 10, at the High School Auditorium. The Players of Utica, N. Y., presented Captain Applejack, by Walter Hochett, at the Country Day School December 14, 15 and 16. This was their second major production. Coburn B. Goodwin, 2 nephew of the late Nate Goodwin, was in the cast. The Gay Gnani, by Davida and Haldan Thomas, Los Angeles playwrights, was civen by the Potboiler Art Theater Jan- uary 6, 7 and 8. The piece had an all motion picture cast. Ernest Sharpe, Oklahoma City student, is president of the newly organized the- ater guild of Oklahoma University. La- Neil Gardner, of Norman, and Cedric Marks. of Tulsa, were made vice-presi- dent and secretary-treasurer, respectively. Cn HH) Radio Entertainers Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. (ee MABEL GARRISON, internationally known lyric soprano, has accepted an in- vitation to speak over WBAL Thursday afternoon, December 15. FORD AND GLENN, widely known radio entertainers, are appearing regu- larly at WLW, the Crosley station at Cincinnati, where they will remain in- definitely. THE JACK O’ LANTERN Orchestra, under the direction of Harry McKeehan, which returned recently from a trip to the West Coast, is now a regular fea- ture over the air from WCBE, New Or- leans. The boys are making quite a hit with the new-style rhythm, which they bave introduced in that section. OLCOTT VAIL and his String En- semble, made up of Cyrus Bernard, cellist; Stephen Baleigh, pianist; Daniel Manso, violinist, and Olcott Vail, director and violinist, is featured over the air each Sunday evening at 7:50 o'clock from Station WMCA in the Hotel MecAl- pin, New York. MAURICE LA VOVE, Russian bari- tone, known as the “Chaliapin of the Vest”, was heard in a half hour of Russian music over WMCA Saturday eve- ning of last week. WALTER DAMROSCH will present his concluding dramatic piano-lecture recital of Wagner's Gotterdammerung thru WEAF, WEEI WGR, WTAM, WFI, WSAI, WGN. KSD, Woc, WCCO, WDAF, WCAE and WGY Saturday night, January 15, at 9 o'clock Eastern Standard Time. THE STEINWAY FOUR, under the management of W. M. Turner, well known to thousands of radio listeners thruout the Middle West, will “strut their static’ over WOC Thursday night. Janu- ary 27, at 10 o'clock. The boys will Gedica’ their mothers, residing in different States. The Steinway Four are J. Hines, M. F. Shreve, H. Savard and W.-M. Turner. HANS BARTH. well-known radio ar- tist, is to be heard in another of his popular recitals thru WEAF, WEEI, WGR, WFI, WWJ and WCAE Thurs- day evening, January 13, at 8:30 o'clock. DACA, the cowboy-composer, will 9gain appear before the “mike” at WOR Friday evening, January 14, at 8 o'clock, in another of his series of programs of original compositions, which are highly atmospheric of the “wide open spaces”. HORACE J. TAYLOR, dramatic read- er, who has graced the programs of WOR fortnightly for several months, will again present his dramatic feature over that station Thursday evening of this week at 10 o'clock. MME. ALBA LA RIVIERE, of Mon- treal, who is considered one of Canada’s leading sopranos, was scheduled to sing two groups over WOR Tuesday after- noon of this week. HENRY M. KOST, tenor, well known to patrons of vaudeville as “Cody the Singing Cartoonist’, appeared on the program at WOR Monday afternoon. JIMMIE, CROW and His Orchestra, ccnsisting of Hubert Armistead, saxes. and reeds; Wilbur Ord, sax.; Henry Gable, sax.; Bob Hutchinson, banjo and voice: Arthur Sullivan, trumpet: Ed Maxey, trombone; Joe Magnolia, bass; Mabry Corn, drums, and Jimmie Crow, piano and director, have been broadcast- ing regularly over WFAA, Dallas, Tex., for the last four months. ARTURO ‘TOSCANINI, well-known Furopean conductor, will conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in te the first son@ of the evening to the Students’ Concert to be COSTUMERS By G. M. LELAND. N. C. A. Communications to 1560 Broadway, N. Y. BOOTH-WILLOUGHBY, New York, has designed and executed a_ special wardrobe for Patti Harrold, featured prima donna in John Henry Mears? new musical show, Judy, shortly due on Broadway. This establishment also did the chorus costumes for the show, as previously reported. VANITY FAIR COSTUMES INC., New York, is executing some of the cos- tumes for My Maryland and A Night in Spain, two new Shubert shows, and a wardrobe for the Hudnut S sters, Keith- Albee dance act, booked out of the Pat Casey office. Another order is for the making of the costumes de signed by M. F. Marlott, of the John Murray Ander- son-Robert Milton School of the Theater staff, for the big society musical comedy shortly to be staged in Washington, D. C., with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth in the leading role. MARGUERITE & STRAUSS. York, have just completed a wardrobe designed by Harriet Liebman for the Four Grieg Sisters a K« ith-Albee musi- cal act booked by Bart McHugh. New THE JACK L. LIPSHUTZ COSTUME COMPANY, New York, has turned out the costumes designed by Gene Lankes for the new floor show at Jane Gray’s Fifth Avenue Caravan Club, and two vaudeville acts, Major and Minor and Elsie Pilser. 7 ADA POWELL & SON, New York, have been busy finishing wardrobes for a number of leading vaudeville acts, in- cluding Meehan and Shannon, Phoebe Whiteside, Nero and Kelly and Lytel). CHARLES CHRISDIE & COMPANY, New York, report the best holiday rental business in their history. The annual stock taking is now under way, but the brisk business makes it slow work. ZAUDER BROTHERS. N. ¢. A., New York, did a big gross in Santa Claus wigs with costume houses all over the country. JOHN HANSEN, N. ¢. A., of the Salt Lake Costume Company, has bought out the Pratt Costume Company, of Denver, Col., and plans to consolidate it with the Colorado Costume Company. THE ROSE COSTUME COMPANY, of Chicago, has moved to 29 North Wells steeet, where the firm now occupies twice the floor space of its former Washington street establishment. Mme. Foster, well known in theatrical ci: tes in the Middle West, is assisting Ed Oakley in produce ing new wardrobes, by WJZ and the Blue Network at $:25 o'clock Saturday night, January 15. BENIAMINO GIGLI, Giuseppe de Luca, both of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and Renee Chemet, the noted French violinist, will be the outstanding Stars of the second 1927 concert spon- sored by the Victor Talking Machine Company to be broadcast from W4IZ, WBZ, KDKA and KYW Friday nicht. January 14, at 9 o'clock, Eastern Stand- erd Time. The stars will be supported by the Victor Concert Orchestra under the direction of Rosario Bourdon. MICHAEL MARKELS’ Society Orches- tra, which has been a regular feature of WJZ on Monday nights, has shifted its date of broadcast to Thursday night and henceforth will be heard from that station at 8:30 o’clock each Thursday night. JACK DENNY’S Frivolity Club Or- chestra has been accorded another broadcasting period from WJZ and will hereafter be heard at 10:30 o'clock on Thursday and Saturday nights. FREDERICK A. MUELLER, well- known theater organist and musician, has been appointed musical director of Sta- tion WOKT, Rochseter. N. Y. Lee Kraus has been made general manager of the new station. LUCILLE CHALFANT, American coloratura soprano, will be the featured soloist to be heard with the Maxwell Concert Orchestra under the direction of Nathaniel Shilkret, in the program to be broadeast by WJZ, WBZ, KDKA and KYW Wednesday night of this week at 9 o'clock. . — NE a ee ‘ ’ I seeneeeeamementteninneninaanitaameiiaamentsemenaeeemmeetoee .____._ 4 — a =o Pe J m- ee fi; 3 a ee 100 Pop Oe ; ~ a nts o> ¥ : en ff = NLS iS - CS ‘ . ; Le NF NE OE } n- a a the — ley Po re- ' : a fa ube ips ran : be. uld j ind Ise, ith, the is | Put Se | | ywn ) $1 ” i) est- p fer for s a The a dif- vlad Tow ysed _ i ee mae t ha last- ‘ ee Se | ac- the the how may e of f ned ap ener o be 1.20, . A EEE | after f : a | the eriod ST ————— | ylish- y rded | “ | @8 BANISHED | » the F t of - peule po icient hala- hing, in a ™ broadcast LD |
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| 42 Carter the Great Starts World’s Tour in Frisco Carter the Great, who has won fortune and a name for himself touring the world, and who recently returned to America from the Far East, opened } Christmas at the Capitol Theater, San Francisco, starting his 10th tour of the world. The San Francisco Chronicle said of him. : “Now you see it, now you don’t, is or ought to be the slogan of the entertain- ment Carter the Great is providing dur- ing his present engagement at the Capitol Theater. The wizard of a thousand tricks shows you things you'll never see in na- ture and whisks realities from before your eyes to the utter confusion of all understanding. “Carter makes live elephants disappear. | He takes an ordinary young lady and | proves that she s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s, only to | reveal her to you in her normal size a moment later. He sends a Chinese damsel to the gallows and has an executioner drop her to her doom. The executioner unmasks and proves to be the victim herself. Explain it if you can. “The ingenius magician has with him a young lady mindreader who blindfolded not only will identify articles you have in your hand, but will read your name from a piece of paper that no one but yourself has seen; will answer your secret questions and talk about your future. There seems to be no limits to Carter’s devices. He pours all the vintages in the lexicon of the soda foun- tain or the bar from a ‘single bottle, cfacks it open to reveal a Guinea pig and changes the animal into a bouquet of flowers. “It is one thing to be able to perform magical illusions and another to put them over. Carter the Great excels in both halves of his craft. His talk is as gentle and oily as the words of crafty Ulysses. He smiles and cracks jokes while he is shooting a playing card out of a blunder- buss onto the top of a hat, or making a wooden hand talk, or finding a comely demoiselle in an empty trunk. When Carter the Great is thru with you you walk out on to Market street fully ex- pecting autos to climb houses or large pigeons to pop out of tiny earmuffs.” Spending a Quiet Evening At Home With the Magicians Carleton Miles, dramatic critic of The Minneapolis Journal, heads his page De- cember 12, “Spending a Quiet Evening at Home With the Magician” and he says: “Did you know that business men of Minneapolis, interested in magic, have their own association, being Chapter 12 of the Society of American Magicians, meeting at the homes of the members once a month, there to spend a few happy hours watching the performance’ of new tricks? “The lure of magic draws grocers, manufacturers, dentists, doctors and law- yers together to discuss the exploits of Herrmann the Great and to mourn the passing of Houdini. Most of them, like D. E. Swift, at whose invitation we were a guest of the Minneapolis chapter, have been interested in magic all their lives and have given many public performances altho their actual buriness is in entirely different lines of endeavor. For nearly 17 years this society has existed in Minneapolis. e “William Krieger allowed playing cards to run around his fingers, vanish- ing and reappearing at will. It was com- pletely mystifying. Harry Gordien passed a string thru a straw, allowed us to cut the straw and the string in two equal parts, then held them together and drew the string whole from the joined straw. How or why we cannot tell. Nor is there understanding of the manner in which Eugene Laurent, visiting magician, tore several pieces of paper to bits, burned them in front of everyone and then re- stored the ~— r. Nor the ecard manipu- lations of D. Swift, of Ed Manchester of the dozen ae r dabblers in mysteries.” DAVID DeROYLEY, was in Brockton, Mass., recently, featuring the needle trick, also slate writing. He reports plenty of club work. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Fe fF) MAGICandMAGICIANS Conducted by FELIX BLEI—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O O——_—_—_—S—"-w DeBIERE, American conjurer, appear- ing with great success at the Winter- garten, Berlin, Germany. He will sail for South Africa late in January. Schwartz Bros. Entertain Newsies in New Britain The annual newsboys’ New Year’s din- ner given by The New Britain (Conn.) Herald had the Schwartz Brothers as the feature attraction. The Herald had the following regarding the entertainment: “If it wasn’t for the Schwartz Brothers, who kept the crowd breathless with their sleight-of-hand tricks, there would nearly have been a riot for no special reason. All seemed to have the impression the louder they yelled, the more turkey they would get. Boys were called from the audience to assist in the tricks, which made a great hit with everybody, and great credit is due these two professional actors for keeping the kids in a good- natured mood.” Magic Notes NERIEDE, “The Woman Created Out of Nothing”, was presented at the Palace Theater, Cincinnati, last week. A small tank is filled with water in full view of the audience, after which a silk scarf is draped over the tank for an instant. When removed, Neriede is seen grace- fully moving about in the water. It is a clever illusion and was well received. HUGH LANNING, Sr., Greenwood drive, Ottumwa, Ia., has been sick for months. He would be pleased to hear from friends. GREEN was the attraction at the Or- pheum Theater, Sheridan, Wyo., week of January 2. VISHNU, hypnotist, informs that he opens a route of eight weeks at the Capitol Theater, Miami, Fla., January 16. He will feature radio hypnotic sleeps where broadcasting stations can be had. The route was booked thru Joe Spiegel- berg-Gus Sun, Atlanta, Ga. BARNIE E. LYNCH advises that he completed his engagement at Beaumont, Tex., and will be in Tyler, Tex., for a short visit. He reports having played to good business and will resume his tour at Port Arthur with several new escape acts. CHARLES DEMONT played split stands between Paterson and Passaic, N. J., last week in his illusion act, After the Banquet. He is assisted by Jack Flynn and will resume his dates in and around New York. Demont was with the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, having been in charge of the side-show illusion all season. HOWARD PHILIP BECKER will start on his trip to Florida this week. The bookings at the winter resorts were numerous last year and he says the out- look is even better this season. In his act he features the Hindu needle-thread- ing trick and Al Sylvan, chalk-talk artist assists. Let the Public Know? Blackstone Says No Harry Blackstone, in answer to Dante’ 5 interview in The Billboard of Decer rber 18, regarding “Let the Public Know’ sends the following: “Let the public know? I should s«: ay not. Try it out among your own friend: —see how long your popularity as a magici will last. Barnum was right—fool 'em— from a commercial and an artistic view. point. “There are more people that want to be entertained than students. Think jt over. “I have made a little money m-selp from the study of entertainment in magic.” an Mysterious Smith Says Exposing Tricks Is Wrong Mysterious Smith, answering Dante's interview in The Billboard December 18, regarding “Let the Public Know”, writes: “I do not hesitate to say that I cannot agree with Dante that the public should be in on some of the secrets of magic. While one must admit that he does ad- vance some logical ideas it is my belief that it will not work out in magic. “Divulging to the public any magical secrets is much the same principle as re- vealing the fact to a child that there is no Santa Claus. The purpose of a magic show has ever been to puzzle and mystify and if we are to let the public know our secrets, old or new, it would rob them of the pleasure they receive in witnessing a mystery production. “It is possible the expose of some magical effects during a_ performance would stimulate the Interest of the amateur magician, but I do not believe the expose would have the same effect upon the general public, which pays its money to see a magic entertainment. “If we surround our performance with the same secrecy and mystery which our predecessors worked so hard to create, I firmly believe we are giving to the public what it demands in magic.” MAGIC Tricks, Books and Suppiles Feature Acts in Mind Reading ond Spiritualism. Large stock. } Rest quality. Prompt ship- iments. Large lustrated Pro- Oe. fessional Catalog, 2 The old Rellabdle | CHICAGO MAGIC CO. Dept. D, 140 8. Dearborn St, Room 1036, Chieage, Ill. Amateur Magicians Need Encouragement In Order That Necromancy Be Developed Where will the magicians of the next generation get their inspiration if the magicians of today do not take an inter- est in the work of the embryo? The legerdemain artists and illusionists had their spark of necromancy fanned into flame thru some great—or small— magician. They all start as amateurs; they crave encouragement and interest in their work, and a word of cheer acts like the balm of Gilead on their neophyte soul. Why don’t our leading magicians lend a helping hand to the amateur magicians more often? Surely the spirit of fellow- ship has not been swamped by the greed for gold, the keen pursuit of publicity and prestige and the hankering after selfishness. Much has been written ree cently regarding the exposing of tricks, and the bulk of opinion seems to favor the retention of that illusiveness that has kept the work of the magicians among the “mysteries’’. 3ut the next generation will want its magicians; it will want to be deceived and mystified, and while undoubtedly the crop of magicians will measure up to their predecessors—maybe excel them, judging by the progress humanity is making in every direction—thé amateurs of today need the help, counsel and en- couragement of the great and near-great magicians. Every city has its coterie of amateur magicians; hundreds of our towns and villages have their legerdemain artists who will some day be in the limelight of the magic world. What is needed more than anything else to fructify the seed planted in the mind of the amateur magician is the helping hand of the _Pro- fessional. Detroit was selected as the happy hunt- ing ground for such encouragement from Dante, the magician. As an added attrac- tion to his performance at the Regent Theater in Detroit the local assembly of the Society of American Magicians staged an “Amateur Magicians’ Night”, and a prize was awarded to the amateur con- jurer giving the best entertainment as a magician. The event was hailed as a huge success. That is what is needed in all our metro- politan centers; the idea could easily be extended to other towns and magic would receive an impetus that would mean much, not only to the professional ma- gician of today but the professional of tomorrow. Come on, knights of the Give the amateurs the helping hand, the encouragement and the recognition that means the development of the black art to a greater degree than ever before. magic wand! FELSMAN’S MAGIC fagic Tricks for the Pocket, St assortment in the world mediate shipments. Large (wonderfully illustrated) Professional Catalog, 25¢. Book of Card Tricks, 25c. Blackstone's Book of Pocket Tricks, 25c. Book of Coin Tricks, 35c, postpaid. 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MINSTRELSY Conducted by A. HOMER CLARK Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. —_ SLIM THOMAS, producer and comedian, al wife will spend the winter in Hous- om Miss. with his wife’s mother. paTSY DOYLE, of the old-time song- F , team of Howe and Doyle, in ie trelsv in the '70s and °80s, is visit- ne ot the Percy Williams home at En- giewood, N. Y. Shoot him a line, boys! 1 LESTER HABERKORN, baritone, of Chatsworth, IIL, announces that he is nq loncer With the Lasses White Min- eeele. having severed all connection with the show the middle of December, while the organization was in North Carolina. He wishes all a happy and prosperous New Year ° CHAS. (POSSUM) GILL, well known } in minstrelsy, now at the head of his own jazz band, Pawhuska, Okla., } ce eight-piece the W sano Osage Indian Reservation, “done” the fe ature end in the annual Kiwanis Minstrel Show there recently. “Pp im” says everybody in “those parts” is looking for the return of Lasses White, who registered big in Pawhuska last year. ALBERT (SHORTY) HALSTEAD STEWART, on the Van Arnam Minstrel car, suffered a fractured limb and several minor injuries when struck by an auto- mobile as he stepped from the Van Arnam car while it was on the siding at Dur- ham, N. C., December 31. “Shorty” is now in Watt's Memorial Hospital, Dur- BROADWAY SERVICE AT HAVERHILL PRICES INSTREL USICAL SHOWS EFFECTS: PUBLICATIONS} ways east of Mississepp: one way west ve z ce | HOOKER-HOWE - HAVE Hiciemass — THE DOLLAR COSTUME HOUSE Bex 333, HAVERHILL, MASS... Rents Costumes for Minstrel and Musical Shows, Mas- querades for $1.00. Nething me her. Everything in plies for sale. Meney back If net satisfied. Send 5c for Suggestions and Price List IF IT’S GOOD—I HAVE IT DICK UBERT MY, (FREE) catatos Magictans, Public “Goeakere me saw, Isat St ‘THE MINSTREL MAN IF | HAVE IT—IT’S GOOD Minstrel Costumes FOR RENTAL AND TO ORDER Vv Minstrel! Suppites, Wigs, Seenery. Ih! Send 5c for Catalogue JOHN D. KELLER, Costumer Ll == 96 Market $\., Newark, N. J. ale eller ltt le SERIES 26 MACK’S MINSTRELSY Price, $1.00 This Great Minstrel Book Contains: + Complete Minstrel First Parts, for two and siz end men; 10 Breezy Minstrel oe nd Parte and Finales, DAN? LIGHTING “4 | Send we AZ : | ae = | *, .. | ilustreted — le %, persone | Catalog Nes ‘nelp. CO. bbe * | — EE ,& |feesst — | ———————————S——S—SSSSE=—Sj— a“ ) es | i — ee penn renee eee | ; ~papennoseseeseseooooccsooosccscsencosescessseeennn / : ; a : ES SS = ee : de eR a SS RT * <2 ee : _ ee t _— Ls ) sod ee rt. — ee . tfit ae, | tition. ‘, La £OO5555555555555555555555555455455 54h heel } | rm ee iS — —————— | L. 5 ee 4 ’ 4 | a be | ™ 7 Pe | z S for 7 serait + | in t ; which » Boot a | wis. S n . Yi @ & vo J tiful a a rite. & aan Fe
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oe 44 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 LYCEUM and CHAUTAUQUA Communicatons to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. DONALD BAIN, whistler and imitator, a radio artist, has been scoring a num- ber of hits this winter. He booked 5 schools at Springfield, O.; clubs and Christmas parties O., and environs. Last year he exhibited in 48 schools, 35 theaters, 10 clubs and 35 schools, 10 in Dayton, 10 churches around Cincinnati. THOMAS ELMORE LUCY, Missouri poet-humorist, appeared in Springfield, Tll., on the evening of December 27, and among characters he portrayed was that of Abraham Lincoln. And the old home of the lamented presi- dent gave him inspiration for a success- A visit to the tomb ful program. In the audience was Julius Cesar Mayphe, the well-known Oriental lecturer, who has been a chautauqua at- traction for yearg Nayphe recently re- turned from a three years’ trip abroad. THE SIX ROYAL HOLLAND BELL RINGERS, well known on chautauqua and lyceum circuits, have invaded the fairs, appearing “in the exhibit buildings as a free act. the Highlands County Fair at Sebring, Fla., January 11 to 15; lyceum number January 21 at Plant City, Fla., and the Great South Florida Fair at Tampa Recent bookings include February 1 to 12 for a return engage- ment. They are playing a musical in- strument which has no name at present, but which will be given a name after the Tampa engagement. REINBECK, Ta., has contracted with the?United Chautauqua Company for a chautauqua to be held at that place for 1927. The local association had agreed to disband, but lated decided to continue its efforts. ‘The contract has 27 local business firms back of it as guarantors. A LYCEUM COURSE of four numbers is being put on at Dover, Minn., by the Dover school. The Hughes-Wright En- tertainers presented the first. Others will consist of a reader, a concert company and a lecture. In addition to the usual admission tickets, family season tickets, admitting all the members of the family, were sold. UNDER THE NEW organization plan of the lL. L. C. A., a finance committee has charge of the dues. Harry P. Har- rison is chairman of the committee, the other members being Louis J. Alber, Paul M. Pearson, T.orado Taft and Ralph Par- lette, Letters and statements for unpaid dues have been mailed all concerned by the committee. The 1927 convention 1s to be held at Winona Lake, Ind., September 6 to 9. It will be the 25th annual meeting. THE RUTH AND L. VERNE SLOUT PLAYERS open their season following the holidays for the Extension Division of the University of Kansas. Their first date was January 3 at Vinton, Ia. The play used this season is a modern mys- tery comedy, Wandering Spooks, from the pen of L. Verne Slout. The time be- fore Christmas was booked solid by the Universities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Later in the season time will be filled for the Piedmont and Antrim Bureaus and for the Sorensen Entertainment Bureau. The winter season closes May 1. THE SLOUT-KEMPTON PLAYERS closed their season Decemter 22, and Mr. Kempton, manager of the company, is resting at his home in Colon, Mich. CHAUTAUQUAS NOTICE! “A TRIP TO THE FARM” Bigge I g. in nd mimicking novel- adio letters, schools, churches, clubs, ete. DONALD BAIN, 2559 Fairview Ave., Cincin’ti, 0. TENTS and BALLY-HO CURTAINS of ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Clifton Manufacturing Co, WACO, TEXA” Lergest Manufacturers of Canvas Goods In the South. \ Li Lh hadhhhdbidbahddididililliidsa Lic Lidhhbdddubidhdddddddbddhddddda MMddihddiititdhddiitidddiitididtidddddbdhtditdddddldtidldda THE BILLBOARD HOTEL DIRECTORY ADVERTISING RATE—One line across two columns, consecutive in- sertions, payable in advance: 52 times, $35; 26 times, $18.50; 13 times, $9.50; 5 times, $4. 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Sr Re Fee sn ohn ccendbcceanann eee amaateedsdcacecssiaeaien Reasonable Rates KANSAS city. MO. COATES HOUSE........Showmen’s Headqua Ors... ee $1.00 and Us; $1.50 and Up, with Bath CREST HOTEL....... 18th and “¥ Sis pe eeeeeecceucesces com and Bath, $1.50 per Day eB OES Weekly Rates, $5.50, $6 and $7, Single; $8 to $10 Double HOTEL MAIN. ates Matin St. Goaventont te Thea. and Shopping Districts..$1 Single; $1.50 Deuble. HOTEL MISSOURI...12th and Central... Kansas City’s aR _—_—, Hotel... Theatrical Rates LOS ANGELES, CA Pr Eighth and Hope ntl beads everedeccosesuces E. R. Leon LOUISVILLE, KY. CONGRESS HOTEL..Theatrical Headquarters..Located Near All Theeters..6ih & Court PI..Main 9281 GIBSON HOTEL....119 So. 3d St....Rates Reasonable....Het and Cold Water....Cumb. Main 9122 MEMPHIS, TENN. HOTEL CHISCA..... Rooms with Gem. $2.50 and ee Rooms rong" Baths, $2.00 and Upwards PONTOTOC HOTEL...........+-4.. coms, Hot and Cold Water, $1.25; Rooms, Private Bath, $1.75 MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. RITZ HOTEL .Cor. Wash. and 2d Ave, HF .Pro, Rates: a $7.00-$10.50; Dbi., $10.50-$14.00 Week MOBILE, EE OCS, BF; ee 6 os ced cckoinnsssascccasseasccs ym of Business and Lyric Headquarters MONMOUTH, ILL. COLONIAL HOTEL.............. Ralph J. Fraser, Manager.............. Special Theatrical Rates NEWARK, N. = oo HOTEL. .205 aes St..Dble., $12.00; $8.00 and $9.00..Tel., eet 3105 a ee SOT a5 0 0000 882 Des ccsccce Double $14.00; a sinate WOO Be ocecsses Tel. Mitchell 4852 PULLMAN APARTMENT HOTEL. -Rooms: Single, $8.00; Double, $10.00..Tel., Mitchell 2681-3461 NEW HAVEN, CON CE ines sensescccnseseve Bath. Double, $12; re $9; No Bath, Double, $10; Single, $7 ORLANDO, NIEUPORT HOTEL...E. H. Knight, Tw 218 W. shana Ave...Catering te Prof...Phone 2324 PH ILADELPHIA, PA. HOTEL GRAND. .1708 Arch St. Centrally Located..Running Water. Sin.. $7 up: Dbl... $10-$15 Week LAFAYETTE HOTEL..Broad and Arch..Private Baths. .Running Water in All Rooms..Loeust 4505 SPRUCE HOTEL.13th & Spruce Sts.Newest Downtown Hotel. Write for Rates D. Dewey Davis, Mar. WINDSOR HOTEL..Theatrical..$1.50 per Day: Special Weekly..1225 Filbert St., Opp. City Hall PITTSBURGH, PA. HOTEL KILKEARY..135 9th St..All Reoms with Bath..Sin., $2: Dbl., $3.00..Clese to Theatres. STRAND HOTEL. .{25 Sixth St..1 Min. to All Theatres. .Spec. Theat. Rates..Atiantle 4320-21-22 YORK HOTEL..712 E. Diamond St., N. S..(Same Management as Hotel Carr)..Sin, $9; Dbi., $12 “THEATRICAL MUTUAL ASSOCIATION By DAVID L. DONALDSON Chicago Lodge No. 4 At the regular meeting in De -cember, the following officers were elected for 1927: Alexander Garlick, president ; Paul Woodrow, vice-president; Henry Mandel, treasurer; Harry Lee, financial secretary: Charles Hourevitch, recording secret: ry: BE. W. Cook, chaplain; John Ducay, s r- geant-at-arms; Louis Brenner, marshal; David N. Schaffer, physician; Michael Battaglia and William Lubin, trustees: Harry C. Lee and Nate Stein, a legates to convention. With regret we announce the passing of Brothers Sam Frankenstein and Wi. liam A. Oakes. Brothers Louis Brenner and John J. Hickey are on the sick list. San Francisco Lodge No. 21 Brother John Ledwidge, 69, a member of the Grand Lodge and past president of this lodge, — also a member of Local No. 16, I. A. T. 5S. E., passed away + to weeks ago andy a lingering illness. For many years he was stage carpenter at the Columbia Theater. He is survived by a son and daughter. James F. Blaikie, treasurer, has been on the sick list for a few weeks, but his illness is not serious and he will be out soon. Luther H. (Cokey) Johns is also on the sick list. having been ill about two months, but he expects to be out soon also. At the election of officers the vote was a tie for two of the delegates to the con. vention, Brothers George F. Sauer and Al. B. Cohn, and there will be another election for the honor at the regular meeting in January. Public installation of officers will be held at this meeting, as will a social time. Memorial services were held at the last meeting and were conducted by Robert C. Wakeman, chaplain, assisted by Brothers Peter Boyle, Al B. Cohn and Charles Luttinger. Dean Wosley, manager of the Wilkes Theater, was made an honorary member. Brooklyn Lodge No. 30 Will have a drawing January 9 to add to the sick and death benefit fund. Brother Alfred W. Fried is chairman of the committee who has this under way. Altoona Lodge No. 32 Extends to al! lodges best wishes and greetings for 1927. We are getting ready for a busy year and hope to increase our membership, thereby enabling us to sup- port our new club rooms and have a social center for traveling members as well as for our own. Providence Lodge No. 10 Officers were recently installed with ceremonies, and plans for the annual ball to be held January 28 were discussed The officers installed were Claude A. Phinney, president; Walter B. Smith, Jr. vice-president; Charles Luther, financial secretary ; Joseph Oritz, assistant; Harry W. Callender, treasurer; H. B. Caffrey, past president; Walter L. Delaney, re- cording secretary; Dr. P, V. Cunning- ham, physician; William E. Connelly, marshal; Joseph Dragon, sergeant-at- Arms; Frank Benchley, Frank Walker, Chester Pierce, trustees; Abe Kroll, J. Moffitt, Frank Paige, Phil Sugarman and W. Wisnall, finance committee; George F. W. Myers, musical director. MERCHANTS HOTEL FOR SALE. Fighteen rooms, four stories. Good for any kind of business. Center of city. Price, $200,000. Harrts- burg, Pa. ARISTO HOTEL — 101 W. 44th Street, NEW YORK. Bryant 1197. Single, $9 up. With Bath, $12 up. Double, $14 up, with Bath. 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with ee The Billboard, January 15, 1927 $5 PRESS and ADVANCE AGENTS By FELIX BLEI Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnat?, O. ————— ¢ HW. MENDENHALL will have charge of tl publicity and advertising de- partment of the George A. Hunt Thea- ter Company, Medford, Ore. FRANK GALVIN, exploitation man from San Francisco, Calif., was in Salt Lake Citv, Utah, last week, superintend- ing a publicity campaign for the Gem T eater. JOE WINANT is the advance rep- resentative and Harry C. Diel company manager of New York to Paris on the Columbia wheel. FU R THERING THE PUBLICITY and pri ion of the new half-million-dollar cuonadle (Spanish) Ballroom in Ham- nd, Ind., Phil LaMar Anderson, T. P. R., as editor, has been instrumental with the Granada Amusement Company in issuing an attractive fourepage folder and house organ. It deals with breezy and pertinent paragraphs concerning the dancing public, aims to declare the policy of the ballroom from time to time, and to give additional publicity to the danc- ing parties staged every week. WILLIAM C. MURRAY, formerly with ater Shows and Dykman & Joyce Shows, is the general agent of the taller Exposition Shows touring Florida. Smith Gre DUKE BROWNELL advises from Savannah, Ga., that he will be again on the staff of the Zeidman & Pollie Shows the coming season handling promotions and il agent work, making his third season “with the show. BILL CHE RRY, si son of Wilbur S. Cherry, of the Rubin & Cherry Shows, is 1 gent and general director of ex- 1 tion at the Biscayane Fronton, Miami, Fla., where the seductive Iai \lai games are held. H. TALLENT advises from Cape Girardeau, Mo., that he will be with Mil- ler Bros.’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show 24-hour man for the coming season, He was with the Sparks Circus in that ‘ity last season. LEON BLUMENFELD and Harry Wolecher have merged their individual publicity concerns into one. Their offices re in the Frolic Theater, New York. HARRY HAMMOND BEALL, Los celes, publicity man and vice-president f The Wampus, who was operated on Christmas night for acute appendicitis, is reported on the road to rapid recovery t the Osteopathic Sanitarium. Beall was stricken when attending the newsboys’ banquet given by Fred Solomon on Christmas day. PAUL HILLMAN, formerly manager * Stuart Walker at the Grand Opera House, Cincinnati, is now the manager of the Greenwich Village Follies. William Fields is the press representative of the mpany. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING was siven a high tribute by E. D. Gibbs, former president of the Associated Ad- vertsing Clubs of the World, in ad- dressing the Forum of the Chamber of Comn e last week in Cincinnati ADELBERT BARTLETT, San Fran- on © advertising man, recently returned Tom a six months’ tour of Europe and the Holy Land, where he took several thou and photographs of Near East Re- lief activities. Bartlett witnessed sev- eral battles between the factional forces in Syria and obtained many unusual pic- ture He also brought back several —— THE BILLBOARD HOTEL DIRECTORY RICHMOND, VA. HOTEL RICHMOND............ In the Center of tae Ee W. E. Hoekett, Manager ROCHESTER, N. Y. EGGLESTON HOTEL (Formerly seymare) Eurema Pie Pian. -48- 4 oe Ave..Under new Management HOTEL MOHAWK..Opp. Proctor’s Thea..Near Other dd Nt Depot. . Restaurant. Rooms. . Reasonable SOUTH BEND, IND. COLUMBIA HOTEL. Theet. Dist,.New Momt..Remdid. Be $1.25; With Bath, $2.00. Pref. 10°, off SPRINGFIELD, HOTEL FOUNTAIN........ Two a From Depct........ $1. 00 a Day and up....Weekly Rates BILTMORE eoree- Fi f.. Rat wa ert et repro ! ‘so t 2.50. .G i MAJESTIC WMOTEL.......s...00. Special Rates. #2. the }—thppemeenentt par em my TORONTO, CANADA. ARLINGTON..King and John Streets..Leading Theatrical Hote!..Special Rates to the Profession CARLS-RITE HOTEL..Two Blocks From Theatres Spec, Thea. Rates..American and Eurepean Plan VALDOSTA, GA COOTER. BANTEE ABGHLEV. .cccccccssccucs Theatrical Headquarters Padebbsueves chad Professional Rates WILLIAMSPORT, PA. NEW CITY HOTEL..... ecccccececees BOS PEND Bes cccccccccccccscs: Special Rates to the Profession “WORCESTER, MASS. BEW GAY GeAT Gees cocccescaccess Midst of All Theatres............cceceees Professional Rates JOHN R AT COLUMBIA Hotel Fairbairn -—- Detroit CITY'S NEWEST POPULAR PRICED DOWN-TOWN HOTEL, Surprising Rates: $9, $10 and $10.50 Weekly; Single and Twins, with Bath, $i6 and $18. ox Spring Beds Thruout. “A HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Descriptive Folder upon request. 450 FIREPROOF ROOMS Every Convenience. 275 West 38th St., New York Three Minutes from Times Square. SINGLE, $10.00 UP; DOUBLE, $12.00 UP. WE CATER TO THE PROFESSION. Phone, Wisconsin 0250. NEW HOTEL GRATTAN | MANSFIELD HALL The Best Value in Times Square SINGLE DOUBLE o. 00 be 2 $12.00 Up ur Best Front Rooms, $16.00 225 W. SOth 8t., NEW YORK, Phene, 8170 Cirele. hundred photographs depicting conditions in this war-ravaged country. Other sub- jects covered by Bartlett in his tour of 20 countries include scenes of beauty, antiquities, native types and current news events, Publicity, Good and Bad {Condensed from remarks of Louis Wiley, business manager of The New York Times, at the Fortnightly Forum.] Whatever we may think of publicity, we live in an age of it. Publicity is most often associated with newspapers, be- cause news is the most interesting thing in the world and the publicity man’s ambition is to have:his output appear in the guise of legitimate news. Probably the publicity agent’s idea of heaven is to have all of his stories appear on the first page. The general topic tonight is Publicity, Good and Bad. Mich of it is very bad. Some of it is good and performs a useful service, I have no sympathy with those editors who cry out in denunciation of publicity as if they were helpless against the press agent’s wiles. The editors have the remedy in their hands. They dole out the manna upon which the publicity man—and let us not forget her, the pub- licity woman—feed, which is news space. ‘It is in their power to compel the pub- licity representative to supply what is wanted or else ignore their matter. News editors are confronted daily with deciding when news items cease to be mere advertising of private firms and become news. Often readers are puzzled at seeing in the news columns of the best newspapers stories which seem to be un- blushing publicity for a company. The credulous-minded, whose numbers ap- parently increase when the mysterious subject of newspapers is’ discussed, frequently attribute such publicity to secret sinister influences. The test applied is solely whether the information in the news story is some- thing which, because of its general public interest, should be spread abroad. Good pyblicity makes complete, ac- curate news available. Bad publicity is propaganda, half truths or twisted news. It is a perfectly understandable thing in this complex, highly organized age that the publicity representative should per- form a useful, legitimate function. The evils of publicity arise as much out of the suppression of news as out of the manufacture of news. Too many pub- licity people think that their job is primarily to hush up unfavorable or harmful information. The sensible pub- licity representative will, of course, speak or write in the interests of his company, but he will see to it that accredited news- paper reporters obtain the full truth. The good publicity man will see to it that legitimate news is made before he puts it out. The substance of the whole subject is merely this—if so-called publicity is legitimate news it should be printed for the readers of the newspaper regardless of whether it benefits private interests or not. If it is not legitimate news then it should not be printed, regardless of who may be pleased to have it appear. To adopt any other policy is to break faith with the reading public—The T. P. R. 0. A. Quill. STAGE EMPLOYEES & PROJECTIONISTS By ROY CHARTIER Communications to 1560 Broadway, N. Y. ALL STOCK COMPANIES, including dramatic and burlesque, and taking in all so-called rep. shows, are to be compelled to post bond in advance of hiring stage employees to guarantee payment of sal- ary in case of failures, the International Alliance annouces. The equivalent of one week's salary for the entire crew will be demanded. The move to require the bond from stock companies follows the recent en- forcement of a similar measure for all New York legitimate shows and those that go on tour. For these, however, bond to the amount of two weeks’ is necessary. The alliance decided upon the bond regulation as a protection to their meme bers from fly-by-night managers and others who left shows with unpaid sal- aries. In New York, it is announced, the plan is working out in a highly satis- factory manner, with the better class and reputable managers favoring it. Un- less the bond is posted with the union, managers will be refused stage crews. For stock companies, the local unions wifl have full power over the bond regu- lation and will be custodian of the money. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS of Local 306, Moving Picture Machine Oper- ators of New York, was held last week. A banquet and dance is planned later on. Officers for this year are Sam Kaplan, president; Charles Eichhorn, vice-presi- dent; F. R. Day, recording secretary; Dave Engel, financial secretary; M. Fein- berg, treasurer; Simon Terr, business egent for New York; J. Lefante, business agent for Brooklyn; I. Linder, sergeant- at-arms: B. A. Friedman, M. Pall and M. Steinberg, trustees; E. T. Stewart, T. Greenberg and <A. Roncoti, New York executive board, and I. Feldman, Henry Luck and Howard Paxton, Brooklyn executive board. ARGUMENT before the Appellate Di- vision of the Supreme Court, New York, by Judge Snitkin, counsel engaged by the International Alliance on appeal for re- trial of Harry L. Hoffman, Staten Island operator, now serving a term in Sing Sing for murder, was heard last week. Hoffman, whom the union has every rea- son to believe not guilty, was a member of the New York local The Alliance took up the cudgels for its member and has already expended more than $5,000 in its fight for a new trial. THE ROAD CALL against the Or- pheum Theater, Montreal, in effect since December 1, 1925, has been lifted by the union. David Kraus, who controls the Olympic, New York stock burlesque house, has taken over the Orpheum and opened it as a stock theater, using stage men from the local union. The Orpheum formerly refused to employ union em- ployees. PHIL MATTHEWS, property man, for- merly with Happy Hours, Mutual bum lesque show, has been switched to Lena Daley's Own Show, playing the Columbia Wheel. Matthews foined the latter show last week. REP. KROUSE, Lt the Alliance, at- tended the annual banquet and ball Sun- day of Local 208, Uniontown, Pa The affair was held at the White Swan Hotel, Uniontown. REP. BROWN, of Cleveland, has been assigned to Elkhart, Ind., to assist the locals and managers in negotiating a new contract. Assistance from the musicians’ union may be asked, it is said. Brown is also to visit Fort Wayne, where a local member has been discharged from a Fort Wayne theater, and the union, because of lack of membership, is unable to re- place him. Union members working in other theaters refuse to change jobs. THE CHARLESTON (S. C.) local, with a controversy on its hands it is un- able to settle, has requested assistance from the International Alliance The nature of the dispute involving the local was not given. Rep. Raoul, in the South, will proceed to the seat of the trouble. WILLIAM Cc. ELLIOTT, business manager for the stage employees of Cin- cinnati, was given a surprise party under the stage of the Grand Opera House Christmas Day. Luncheon was served and he was presented with a purse of $1,000 and an order for an automobile. Elliott has been a stage electrician for many years. + Albany Union Installs Officers ALBANY, WN. Y., Jan. 8.—Theatrical Employees’ Union, Local No. 14, in- stalled the following officers for the year: President, Henry C. Harris, of the Capitol Theater; vice-president, William Schoof, Capitol Theater; treasurer, Mil- ton Harris, Majestic Theater; recording secretary, Howard J. Swartz, Capitol Theater; financial secretary, Philip Boyle, Capitol Theater. Local No. 14 reports conditions excellent considering the situation in all sections of the State. Louisville, Ky., Hotel Makes Patrons Behave The Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Ky., is one of the places where the dignity and re- spect of professional folk is encouraged and upheld at all times. Arthur E. Wooden, managing director of the estab- lishment, writes that recently a producer and a manager requested connecting rooms with a member of the other sex. Upon being refused, in accordance with the strict policy of the hotel, they went away threatening to make unfavorable reports about the house to other man- agers and showfolk. Mr. Wooden wishes to protest in the mame of the large numbers of decent, respectable men and women who honor the theatrical profession and constitute the large majority of its rank file. He believes, from his 20 years of managerial experience, that most show folk are glad to live where the reasonable conventions are observed by ali. Another principle on which the Plaza prides itself is that there never is any boosting of the professional rates during big conventions, race meetings and other events which crowd the city. FURNISHED APTS., fttinois’ LA SALLE Bansrens. —- NM. La Salle St. and Ensuite. to 3 Rms. Tel., Mohawk 0273. NEWBERRY APARTMENTS. 853 N. Clark St. Single and Ensuite, $6.90 up. Phone. my 10066. K MANSIONS, 1702 N. La Salle St Single, $8.00. Ensuite, 1 to_3 Rooms, $12.00 to $25.00 per Week. Phone, Diversey 10534, DRESDEN APTS., 201 Hill St. Single, Double and Housekeeping. Phone, Del. 2839. SPECIAL RATES TO ALL PERFORMERS. We have made especial effort to ae this Hotel a home for theatrical people YOU REALLY GET PREFERENCE AT THE HOTEL BRAXTON 9TH AND VINE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. RATES: Single, No Bath, $7.00 to $9.00 per Week: Single, With Bath, $12.00 per Week; ODou- ble, No Bath, $12.00 per Week; Double, With Bath, $16.00 per Week. All Rooms have Hot and Cold ae Telephone service, All-Night Restaurant Room Service WITHIN FOUR SQUARES OF ALL THEATERS —HOTEL WINDSOR— 1125 Filbert St., Philadelphia Phone: Locust 5820. Opposite City Hall THEATRICAL HEADQUARTERS In the Center of Everything. 300 newly furnished Rooms, all with running Hot and Cold Water. $1.50 PER DAY. 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46 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 New Theater Plans and Activities ATLANTA, Ga.—A community theater for East Atlanta will be built at 482 Flat Shaols avenue and will be ready for oc- cupancy in April, Dan Michalove, repre- senting the Universal Pictures Corpora- tion, announces. The house will seat 800. CARLINVILLE, I1l.—Plans are under way for construction of a new theater to replace the Marvel, motion picture house, which was destroyed by fire December 15. The house will be built for Frank Paul, owner of the burned theater. ECHO CANYON, Ariz. — One of the most unique theater projects of recent years is the amusement enterprise un- dertaken here. High above the cacti- studded desert, with a towering cliff as a background, an open-air theater will be built in a rock-ribbed canyon, which is itself a natural amphitheater. Acous- tics are so perfect an ordinary conversa- tion will carry 600 feet, the cliff acting as a sounding board. The theater is to seat 5,000, but capacity can be enlarged to 25,000. The canyon is eight miles from Phoenix. The project is promoted by the Echo Canyon Bowl Association. FOREST PARK, IIll.—A theater build- ing with a dozen stores and 24 flats will be built here, according to report. The entire project involves an investment of about $1,000,000. GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Construction of the Publix-Saenger Theater was begun January 1. The theater, seating 1,800, is to be delivered in completed form April 15. GRAND ISLAND, Neb.—Construction work has begun on a new theater for mo- tion pictures on West Fourth street. HAZLETON, Pa.—Docal and outside business men are promoting a project to build a motion picture theater on East Broad street, to seat 1,200. An option has been taken on the site. HOLGATE, O.—Construction of a mo- tion picture theater go seat 500 has been begun here. JOPLIN, Mo.—Announcement is offi- cially made that a $700,000 building, which will house a theater and either a hotel or an apartment house, will be built here by the United Studios. The building contract will be awarded in January, it is stated. The house will seat 2,000 and will be Egyptian in archi- tectural design. The new theater will be a sister house to the Gillioz here. KENT, 0O.—Construction of a theater to cost $125,000 will begin before the end of January on the site of the build- ing occupied by the Knights of Columbus as a home. The property was acquired by Cleveland men, who are building the theater. LAKE CITY, Fla. — E. A. McColsky announces that he will build a motion picture theater on the site of the Baptist Church property recently purchased by him. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following a conference with local capitalists and Eugene Oliver, manager of the Majestic Theater, announcement is made by Karl Hoblitzell, head of the Interstate Amuse- ment Company, Dallas, Tex., that the Hoblitzell company will build a theater in Little Rock at a cost of $600,000, to be known as the Majestic. The site has not yet been purchased. MEMPHIS, Tenn.—John Q. Eaton has announced plans for construction of a motion picture film exchange to cost $40,000 at South Second street and But- ler avenue. MILWAUKEF, Wis.—Permit for con- struction of a motion picture theater at 1020 Third street has been granted to the Ajax Realty Company. The theater will seat 1,700. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Sumner T. McKnight. president of the Minneapolis Theater Corporation, promoting the the- ater which is to be built next spring at La Salle avenue and Ninth street, has made public the plans for the new house, showing a theater to cost $2,000,000. It will be part of a seven-story building. The financing is in the hands of Lane, Piper & Jaffray, of Minneapolis, and Kal- man & Co., St. Paul. It will be the largest theater west of Chicago, says Mr Knight, and will seat 4,000. The theater has been leased for 25 years to the Fa- mous Players-Lasky Corporation, New York. MOUNT AYR, Ia. — L. M. Sonders. local capitalist, announces he will build a motion picture theater on King street on property recently purchased by him. MOUNDSVILLE, W. Va.—Ground has been broken for a new theater to be built by the Moundsville Theater Corporation at a cost of $100,000. James Velas, of Wheeling, is president of the corporation. While designed as a motion picture house, the stage will be built to accom- modate road shows. Ferris Brothers, Moundsville, are immediately directing the project. NEW YORK. — An official statement from the Roxy Theater Company’s offices is to the effect that all the theaters projected for the Roxy Circuit will be built by one construction concern, the Chanin Construction Company, OIL CITY, Pa.—A motion picture the- ater is to be built by local business in- terests in alliance with one of the big film producing companies. Promoters of the project have held several conferences here with representatives of the Famous Players and the Universal. No agree- ment having been reached, plans were withheld, OMAHA, Neb.—Plans have been com- pleted for a theater to be built by the World Realty Company at 16th and Douglas streets. C. Howard Crane is the architect. The house is to seat more than 3,000. William R. McFarland, sec- retary of the realty company, is directing the project. PHILLIPS, Wis. — John Esterl, man- ager of the Rex Theater, Park Falls, and associates, will build a handsome theater here in the event that negoti- ations for a tract of land are success- fully consummated. They have taken an option on the Schliefe Building the site desired. PHOENIX, Ariz. — Purchase of the William Menhennet interests in the Nile and Majestic theaters at Mesa. a suburb of Phenix, by the Universal Film Com- pany and Rickards & Nace, local thea- ter magnates, is announced. The two Mesa theaters were formerly owned by the Rickards, Nace & Menhennet Com- pany. Universal was said to have purchased Menhennet’s interest in the company, which gives it an equal amount of stock with Rickards & Nace. Both theaters are valued at approximately $75,000. Rickards & Nace control six houses in Phenix and practically have a monepoly of the film business here. Starting January 1, the Mesa theaters will be directed from the Phenix office. Menhennet announced that he will! retain his theaters in Tempe and Chandler, near Phenix. which he owns individually. POTTSVILLE, Pa.—Contract for con- struction of a theater to be built for the Chamberlain Amusement Company has been awarded to Stofflet & Tillottson, Philadelphia, and work on the founda- tions is already under way. The build- ing will cost about $300,000, and an ad- ditional $200,000 will be expended on furniture, equipment and _ dcorations. The house is to be completed within a year. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The J. M. Schine Theatrical Enterprises, Inc., of Glovers- ville, N. Y., will cénstruct two more neighborhood theaters here, one, to be known as the Lyell Avenue Theater, at No, 487 Lyell avenue, and the other in Culver road. Work on the first will start in two months, while the site for the second has not yet been secured. The two will represent an investment of $450,000, each will seat 1,500 persons, and will contain stores and offices. The Culver road house also will be equipped for stage presentations. The new Lib- erty, Schine house at Dewey and Driving Park avenues, will be ready March 1. ROME, N. Y.—This city is to have a new theater, according to the Comerford Amusement Company, which announces it will exercise the option held on the Harper and Beck blocks, now owned by John R. Harper. ROODHOUSE, Il. — Ross Denney, owner of the Dreamland Theater, which was wrecked by fire early in December, announces that he will build a new the- ater of more modern type on the site SAN FRANCISCO —Announcement is made that ground will be broken imme- diately for construction of the theater and stores building, to cost $1,500,000, promoted by Fred Baldocchi, in associa- tion with Joseph Johnson and Larns Er- lanson, builders. The theater has been leased for 20 years to the Golden State Theater and Realty Corporation. SAN FRANCISCO.—Sol Lesser, who recently returned from Europe, is plan- ning a new coast chain of theaters. SAYVILLE, N. Y. — Local business men, in association with New York the- atrical interests, will build a theater to be known as the Community Theater, for motion pictures, at Garfield avenue and Montauk highway. Plans for the house are now under consideration, SEMINOLE, Okla. — Local capitalists are planning to build a theater on the site of the Wolencraft Building. STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Drygoods Company, A. B. Cohn, presi- dent, will build a five-story store and theater building at American and Main streets. A theater to cost about $600,000 and seating 2,400 will be constructed. SYRACUSE, N. Y.—It is reported that the newly incorporated Bemat Amuse- ment Corporation, Rochester, will estab- lish a playhouse in this city. The com- pany is starting to build a $250,000 house, the Webster, in Rochester, and will later operate in this city. The cor- poration is headed by William Tishkoff, Max Fogel and Frederick Bieger, as di- rectors. UTICA, N. Y. — Construction of the Mark Strand Theater, Genesee street, will begin before the end of January, ac- cording to a statement issued by the owning corporation in New York. The new theater will seat 4,000 and will be the largest amusement house between Buffalo and New York. It will stand on the property now occupied by the Moose Home. WASHINGTON. — United States Vice- Consul Frank P. S. Glassey at Prague reports that an amusement hall, which will be the largest in Czechoslovakia, is to be erected in Prague in the near fu- ture. The building will be in two sec- tions, one a theater, the other an ice- skating rink. WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill.—Plans are under way for construction of a motion picture theater here. Theater Alterations ANACORTES, Wash. — The Empire Theater will be renovated, redecorated and reseated and a new organ, to cost $20,000, will be installed, the manage- ment announces. To accommodate movie fans the old Rialto Theater will be re- opened February 1 and shows given there until the Empire is reopened. BRISTOL, Pa.—Contract has been let for remodeling the Forrest Theater. MONONGAHELA, Pa. — The Bentley Theater has undergone extensive im- provements and the interior has been re- decoratd. MCUNT VERNON, Wash. — The Rex Theater is being remodeled at a cost of $30,000. New equipment and a new organ will be installed. Alban A. Shea, Seattle, is the architect. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Crescent Theater, which was damaged by fire re- cently, is undergoing extensive altera- tions, and a new pipe organ will be in- stalled. OROLINO, Id.—The Liberty Theater, which was opened only a year ago, is to be remodeled. The entire furnishings and equipment have been purchased by J. H. Miller, owner of the Rex Theater, who will install them in his house, add- ing to the seating capacity of the Rex. The stage of the Rex will later be en- larged to accommodate road shows. PORTLAND, Ore.—The Liberty Thea- ter i8 undergoing alterations and im- provements. The stage will be enlarged, and presentation acts will be added to the feature picture shows. An orchestra of 14 pieces will be installed. It is now being organized by Sam K. Wineland, who will direct. UVALDE, Tex.—B. H. Hunter, owner of the Strand Theater, is making im- provements and alterations to bring the house up to date, and installing a new organ and equipment. —. Chicago Theater Manager Also Portrait Artist CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—In the last year Edward Wappler, manager of the Black- stone Theater, has painted portraits of Judith Anderson, who played a long sea- son here as leading lady with Holbrook Blinn, in The Dove; Blvthe Daly, in her character in Coal Oil Jenny, and Glenn Hunter, star of Young Woodley. Theater Deals _ CLINTON, Okla—J. A. Mason has leased the Rialto and Royal theaters. _ COTTONWOOD FALLS, Kan. — The Odeon Theater has been purchased Earl Harman from Mrs. M. K. Harman and will be continued under the old policy as a motion picture theater. FARMINGTON, Ia.—Floyd McIntosh has obtained a five-year lease on the Miller Opera House and _ will make needed repairs before opening the house The equipment now in the Grand Theater will be moved to McIntosh’s new house FARRELL, Pa.—The Colonial Theater motion picture house, has been leased by the Apollo Amusement Company, which operates the Strand here. FRANKLIN, Neb.—Sheriff George E Hall of Hebron has entered theatrical business thru his purchase of the motion picture theater here. He will retire from office to manage the theater. The house seats 300. GRAND FORKS, N. D.—The Grand Theater at Carrington, N. D., operated by W. W. Arnold, has been purchased by John L. Tracey, of Linton, N. D. The change in ownership will take Place Jan- uary 15. Mr. Arnold has accepted a position as road salesman for motion pic- tures. HINSDALE, I1l.—Thru the purchase of stock holdings of the Evans-Ahern Theater Corporation the Lynch Circuit interests have acquired control of the Hinsdale Theater, motion pictures, which Was reopened Christmas Day. The new control is a subsidiary of the Balaban & Katz concern. LANCASTER, Pa.—The Stanley Com- pany of America has taken a 30-year lease on the Brimmer property, which includes the Wheatland hotel and the- by ater. The lease became effective Janu- ary 1. The transaction involved $1,000,- 000. MEDINA, N. Y¥.—The Allen Theater, owned for many years by Sidney Allen, has been purchased by the Theatrical Utilities Service Company, which has been operating it the past two months Rae Rowan is manager. The house will be altered extensively, with new seating arrangements and a new organ. he Theatrical Utilities chain now includes 35 theaters in Western New York. PATERSON, N.J.—The Fabian motion Picture interests have taken over not only the Colonial Theater, Pompton Lakes, but also the Lyric Theater, But- ler. The price paid to Charles Cowdrey for the Colonial Theater is said to be $50,000. SYRACUSE, N. Y¥.—The Schine En- terprises, Inc., of Gloverville, N. Y., has purchased the Robbins-Eckel Theater. Besides the Eckel here, three theaters in Watertown and four in Utica are said to figure in this deal, which will give the Schine interests a total of 60 theaters in Central and‘ Northern New York. Im- provements will be made to the Eckel in February, necessitating the temporary closing of the house. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Charles L Miller, Harry Fischer and Ernest Hicks, of Pittsfield, Mass., have taken a 10-year lease on the Irving Theater. Mr. Hick will manage the house. A _ stock com- pany will be installed. YAKIMA, Wash. — Frederick Mercy has secured a long lease on the Keylor Grand Theater in Walla-Walla and will operate the house in connection with the Capitol Theater here as a road show house, according to a report received here. Mercy operates under the nam¢ of the Junior Amusement Company. oe World’s Largest Pipe Crgan With the completion of the organ for Liverpool Cathedral at the total cost 0! $175,000, England boasts the largest ™" the world. This magnificent specimen has five manuals and 165 speaking St P> The world’s record was previously held ‘by the organ built for the World's ex position at St. Louis. This had beaten the fine instrument in the Centennial Hall at Sydney, N. 8. W., which in its turn had eclipsed the organ in the rival capital of Melbourne. Previously En- gland’s biggest organ wasthat in the Al- bert Hall, while the largest cathedral in- strument was that in St. Paul's. a a | = 7—+—_J . |t— — —— Le
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om- rear lich the- nue 00,- ter, len, ical has ths will ting The ides New Theater Openings AMB RIDGE, Pa.—The Prince Theater, 1,200, was opened for business Dect mber 23 ‘with M. B. Nadler as man- ager. The Prince will offer vaudeville in combination with feature pictures, ARBUCKLE, Calif. — The new Ar- buckle Theater, motion picture house, has been thrown open to the public. BARRINGTON, I1l.—The Auditorium Theater will be opened about January 15, it is announced. Finishing touches are now being given to the house BEDFORD, Ind. — The Bedford The- iter, controlled by the Linton Theaters Company, has been opened. It is claimed by the owners that this is the only the- ater in the United States strictly Gothic in its architectural lines. The house seats 1,500. The stage is 75 feet in width and 35 feet deep and built to ac- commodate the largest road shows. The house will offer first-run motion pictures ind three acts of vaudeville, with road shows at frequent intervals. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -— The North Birmingham Theater, North Birming- ham, was opened Januarx 3. This house is intended for vaudeville and moving nictures, but for the present moving pic- tures only will be shown. This house has a seating capacity of 1,400. It has a modern cooling system, vaudeville stage and all modern improvements. BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Opening of the Ritz Theater, which was scheduled for December 15, was delayed by failure of materials and equipment to arrive, but the house was opened for business Christmas Day. CHICAGO.—A new theater, the Rose, 2860 Milwaukee avenue, was opened New Year's Eve. J. Paley, owner of the Im- perial and Empire theaters, will operate the Rose. The theater has been redeco- rated and altered thruout, CHICAGO.—Chicago will see the open- ng of the magnificent new Piccadilly Theater January 24. It was built by H. Schoenstadt & Sons at a cost of $2,000,- 000. The Piccadilly is at Hyde Park boulevard and Blackstone avenue and seats 3,500. It is now 20 years since Herman Schoenstadt opened his first theater in Chicago, the Palace, a store- room converted into a “nickelodeon” seating fewer than 300 persons. He soon acquired another theater, the Ashland, which also was successful. Next came the Boulevard and the Rex. Later Mr. Schoenstadt built the Atlantic Theater and now, most important of all, is the new Piccadilly. CLEVELAND. — The Plaza Theater, seating 1,500, was opened in Collinwood Christmas Day. The house is one of the handsomest and most modern of the suburban theaters, It is a unit of the Washington Circuit, of which M. B. Hor- witz is general manager. It takes the Place of the Virginia, controlled by the same interests, which closed Christmas ve, DALLAS, Tex.— Under the manage- ment of F. Weille Day and Mackey J. Sparks the Toy Theater was opened 3 at the studio of the MacDay Theatrical Agency with 12 special acts, including the Dallas Athletic Orchestra, Little Nois Nixon, La Marquita and her Castillan Orchestra, Virgil Whitworth, xylophonist; Madie Weaver, Helen Cul- pepper, Eva Ivey, Ferris Weaver and Bob Poole; the Syncopation Students, with January the Matthews Sisters, Annette Baker, Kent eth Collins, Velma Dean, Ethel ~ th, Ruth Muse and Lola Parrino; largaret and Jack Horn and Ewen Hail nd his Dream Girls, featuring J. C. Lilly, Emma Dean Davis and Josephine Hackney, The MacDay Circuit has 18 working weeks in Texas, Oklahoma, \rkansas and Louisiana. with 35 acts working weekly, Dent theaters, Fort Worth, tonin using the R.-R. and The principal cities are Houston, Waco, San An- ~ Galveston and other cities of *xas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisi- At the opening of the Toy Theater + Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. Dent and an nd Mrs. W. BE. Paschall, owners of ® R-R. and Dent theaters. All tho _ that were on the program are un- “r contract with the MacDay Theatrical new DU "L UTH, Minn.—The Jewell Theater, : 550, has been opened for business erndale. It will be used for com- ‘my attractions as well as motion pic- tev in be ‘NTYWOOD, Mont.—The Orpheum neater, motion picture house, seating 500, built by Senator Fishbeck, was formally opened January 1. HAMMOND, Ind. — The Roosevelt Theater, representing an investment of approximately $500,000, was opened De- cember 31. The new motion picture house is owned by the Bikos Brothers, pioneer theater owners of this city, and seats 1,100. HARTFORD, Conn.—The State The- ater had a private opening Christmas Eve, a large audience attending. The formal opening of the house was on Christmas Day. Fred Ardath’s Band Revue was featured. KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The latest addi- tion to this city’s list of vaudeville houses is the Garden Theater, which opened Christmas Day, with six acts of vaudeville and a feature picture. Many independent acts are to be placed in this house. The Garden was leased recently for an indefinite term from the Davidson Estate Corporation, thru I. Davidson, by Dan McCoy and Jim Lynch, of Laramie, Wyo., operators of theaters there and thruout Wyoming. They are the man- agers here of the Garden. A _ great crowd greeted the first program Satur- day afternoon, followed by capacity business at night and all day Sunday. LINNTON, Ore.—The Old Trail The- ater was formally opened on Christmas Day by Joe Lemma, owner. The alter- ations to the theater proper fepresented an outlay of some $20,000. The theater has a seating capacity of 350. LOS ANGELES. — Dickson Morgan, stage director and scenic designer, an- nounces the opening of the beautiful Wilkes Vine Street Theater for Janu- ary 17. The theater seats 1,032. A modern warehouse will be built back of and adjoining the stage to take care of the productions. The opening attraction will be a stage version of Theodore Dreiser’s An American Tragedy, directed by Harry Mestayer. He and Morgan are the producers for Mr. Wilkes. McCOMB, Miss.—The State Theater, motion picture house, has been opened with J. E. Alford as manager. Mayor G. H. Wolbrecht delivered the address at ceremonies held, presenting the new playhouse to the public. MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The National Theater will be opened January 15, Man- ager William Cornwell announces, the The Billboard, January 15, 1927 47 date for the opening having been post- poned from Christmas Day on account of the delay in completing construction. MIAMI, Fla. — Cocoanut Grove The- ater, the handsome new Paramount house, was formally opened New Year’s Day. The property is owned by the Thomas Pierce Holding Company. Para- mount now controls 11 theaters in the Miami district. NEW YORK. — The new $1,000,000 Jewish Public Theater, located on the ‘Great Jewish White Way of the East Side”, was formally opened January 8. The theater is dedicated to the advance- ment of Jewish drama, comedy and mu- sic. The feature of the opening night was an operetta in which leading Jewish actors from all parts of the world ap- peared. Prominent Hebrew citizens from every section of New York attended the opening. PERRY, Fla. — The first theater for colored people exclusively built here has been opened, with John T. Hendry as manager. It will play occasional road shows, but is primarily a motion picture theater. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The New State Theater was opened Christmas Day. It cost $260,000, seats 1,500, is owned by Thomas DeMoco and operated by the Schine Theatrical Enterprises, Inc, Gloversville, N. ¥. This is the fourth Schine house here. The resident man- ager is Leon Shafer. RUMFORD, Me.—The Acadis Theater, which was built by members of the Asso- ciation Acadienne D’Immeubels at a cost of $60,000, was formally opened Decem- ber 30. Presentation acts will be offered in combination with motion pictures. Peter Levesque is manager of the house, which seats 600. TURNER FALLS, Mass.—Dennis J. Shea, owner of the theater now nearing completion, has set January 15 as the date for the formal opening. The house will seat 800. TUSKALOOSA, Ala.—The John Stall- worth Theater, built by John Stallworth at Stallworth Lake, with a seating capac- ity of 1,200, will be opened January 10. The initial attraction will be a traveling stock company, and it is the intention of the manager, A. H. Mulford, of New Orleans, to play attractions of this char- acter for a time before putting in motion pictures. WOLCOTT, N. Y¥.—The Palace The- ater, owned by B. B. Gustadt & Son, of Geneva, N. Y., opened New Year’s Eve. Morris Gustadt is manager of the house. Theater Staff Notes HARRY TRISKETT, formerly asso- ciated with several theaters at Fort Wayne, Ind., has accepted a position as manager of the Capitol Theater, Owosso, Mich., a Butterfield house. BEN T. VAN BORSSUM, manager of the Crescent Theater, Terre Haute, Ind.. recently was host to all the members of a Terre Haute lodge of Odd Fellows at a performance of My Old Dutch. M. FRIEDMAN, New York theater man, has succeeded Francis V. P. Martin as manager of the Robbins-Eckel Thea- ter, Syracuse, N. Y., which was recently purchased by the Schine interests. JAMES WALL, manager of the Lyric Theater, Fitchburg, Mass., received a very handsome wrist watch as a Christ- mas present from the employees at his theater. Frank L. Healey, manager of Shea’s Theater, Fitchburg, was the re- cipient of a beautiful clock at Christmas from his employees. Mrs. Healey re- celved a handsome bouquet, while their daughter was presented with a ring. R. W. ELROD, who for a number of years has been connected with the thea- ters at Drumright, Okla., has taken over the management of Cain’s Dancing Academy in that city. J. H. MeCARRON, for a number of years associated with the B. F. Keith interests, has been appointed manager of the Globe and Garden Pier theaters, At- lantic City, N. J. ARTHUR STEUERLE, son of Joseph L. Stevuerle, manager of the Walnut Theater, Louisville, Ky., is now the man- ager of the Crescent Theater in that city. The Crescent is operated by the Broad- way Amusement Enterprises. FRANK STEFFY is now managing director of the Rialto Theater, Washing- ton, D. C., succeeding W. L. Doudlah H. H. HARPER, manager of the Gordon Theater, Cleveland, O., is coming along nicely after an illness of several weeks’ duration. L. N. STRIKE. manager of the Kinema Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, returned recently to his post after a trip thru the Northwest. MRS. FRANK PAUL, owner of the Marvel Theater at Carlinville, Ill, which was destroyed by fire recently, and who is now operating the Grand Theater in that city, was scheduled to leave Janu- ary 7 for a 10 weeks’ vacation at Miami, Fla. THE STAFF of the State Theater, McComb, Miss., which was formally opened Christmas night, is made up of J. E. Alford. manager; J. Johnstone, or- ganist;: Zema Hill, pianist; J. D. Moore. supervising projectionist; C. M. MeNeil, assistant projectionist; Mack Galvani, house assistant, and Annie Lee Wallace, cashier. PAUL K. GYLES was recently ap- pointed manager of the Lexington Thea- ter at Lexington, N. C. LOUIS LUTZ, manager of Fisher’s Theater at Appleton, Wis, has been ap- pointed manager of the Fisher house at Fond du Lac, Wis., succeeding Les S. Brown. who becomes general manager of theaters in Madison, Portage and Mon- roe, all in Wisconsin, in addition to have ing supervision of the Fond du Lac thea- ter. The change is scheduled to be made some time this month. CHARLES HARVEY, who for several xears has been manager of the New Evanston Theater, Evanston, IL, has been appointed by Clyde Elliott to man- ace the Varsity Theater in that city, which opened December 23. FRANK L. PRATT. for several months manager of the St. Helen Theater, Chehalis, Wash., has resigned from that position and recently left for San Fran- cisco. Pratt is undecided whether to re- main in the motion picture theater game | New Incorporations Delaware Nankin Company, operate places of en- tertainment, $250,000; T. L Croteau, Wilmington. Selexart Productions, Inc., plays, $100,- 000; T. L. Croteau, Wilmington. Emmar Corporation, motion pictures, films, $90,000; S. L. Mackey, Wilmington. Lenox Amusement Company, motion pictures, vaudeville theaters, $100,000; Frank J. Cabeen, Jr., Haverford, Pa. Illinois Illinois and Indiana Theaters, Ine., Chicago, buy, produce and deal in moving picture films and photoplays of all kinds, $1,500; Earl J. Johnson, Harriet M. John- son, Edward Rosecan. Indiana Wyandotte Company, Wyandotte, oper- ate caves and other forms of amuse- ments, $25,000; Samuel L. Riely, Louis S Riely, Ruskin F. Rowe. Iowa Park Theater Company, Sioux City, $10,000; J. c. Duncan, W. F. Muse and M. W. Duncan. Maine Comique Amusement Company, Ine, Bangor, to own and operate theaters and ether places of amusement, $10,000, all common; nothing paid in; par value of shares, $100; three shares subscribed; Samvel Kurson, Minnie M. Kurson and Myer W. Epstein. New York Franchis Pictures Corporation, Man- hattan, 200 common, no par; G. Horner, W. Herzbrun. Ameranglo Film Dealers, Manhattan, $1,000; EB. Stern, R. Rosenblum, M. Arno- witz. Levinson & Eldridge, Manhattan, the- atrical enterprises, 200 common, no par; J. B. Van Veen, M. J. Levinson, H. F. Eldridge. Brown & Dyer Shows, Brooklyn, the- atrical, $10,000; A. B. Carb, R. Lifton. Buffalo-Granada Theater Corporation, Gloversville, 100 common, no par; L. Broido, L. Mehi, F. Hoffman. Bottom of the Cup, Manhattan, theatri- cal production, $10,000; E. Dresdner, C. Fitzgerald, M. Hart. Universal Enterprise for Motion Pic- ture Operating, Manhattan, motion pic- ture school, $5,000; M. A. and A. R. Na- varro. Lorton Productions, atrical, 400 common, no par; M. Miller, S. M. Heimann. United Concerts, Manhattan, musical, 100 common, no par; D. Scheinker, L. Basist, J. Gimsburg. Wally Van Productions, motion pictures, $100,000; Orlando, L. J. Rosett Industrial Amusement Company, New York County, to own, control and dispose of shares of stock of other corporations engaged in the theatrical and motion pic- ture business, $259,000; Daniel Shalek, Shenandoah, Pa. American Rand Guyonel, Manhattan, theatrical, 190 common, no par; P. Mac- Farlane, S. J. R. Steiner. Wirth & Hamid Realty Corporation, Manhattan, the- M. Machlis, Manhattan, W. Van, N. Manhattan. motion picture theaters, $100,000: E. Satlein, W. Weinberg, C. Cartoon. Hillside Roof Garden Theater, Man- hattan. 4.000 shares, $100 each, 8,000 common, no par; C. R. Parleman, W. H. Weekes Frederick F. Watson Film Laboratories, Manhattan. motion picture films; F. F. Watson, H. Smith, W. McAdoo. Oregon Portland Theaters, Portland, $10000; A. M. Dibble, Neil Malarkey and C. Ohle. Washington Dreamland Amusement Park, Inc., Se- attle, $100,000; Emmett Ball, E. P. Don- nelly. or to return to the stage, where he has had considerable success. JOHN D. HOWARD has resigned as manager of the Capitol Theater, Daven- port, Ia., to accept a managerial position with the Saenger Theaters, Inc., at New Orleans, La. DONALD JEFFERSON and Gilbert Wright took over the management of the Federalsburg Opera House, Federa!sburg, Md., beginning the first of the year. The Opera House has been under the man- agement of W. Ford Breeding, who has been managing the New Theater, Sea- ford, Del, for several years, : ' f - t ? : ” Pe | a | ' has The by nan old ‘osh the ake use iter use, ter, by lich E. ical ‘jon ‘om use and ited by : The an- la ase ern mult the lich 1ew . ee ee tion A not but- rey be En- has ter. ; ters ’ said : the : ; in Im- | in / ary L. cks, lick rey ylor a will the n0Ww ' ved ‘ of n : ——LL———————— , for t of Pan men \ps. held ’ ex- : aten nial its ival Enr- r Al- tur in- EE!
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a ae Per | 48 MUSIC BOX Beginning Thursday Evening, December 30, 1926 CHICAGO A satirical comedy by gee Watkins. Staged by George Abbott ‘ttings by William Oden Waller. Prese nted by Sam H. Harris, starring Francine Larrimore. SE SEE scan ch on4ceeewe Francine Larrimore Pred Casely........ scassccesaee Albert Smith othe nSes00's60ss0un Charles A. Bickford NS ES eee Charles Halton Sergeant Murdock............. Charles Slattery Martin S. Harrison..............Robert Barrat khweséeveicey ayes -Artbur R. Vinton St, UOT CO ic access ck ccpwbes Isabelle Winlocke EE ea re een a Juliette Crosby eh ile le us a ee Dorothy Stickney Billy ¥ lynn. ; enone nee Edward Ellis i eRRGID, 5 ori bcs boeebn es Eda Heinemann Moonshine Maggi sx mien ia eae Feriki Boros Go-To-Hell Kitty.............Edith Fitzgerald OS ve. Carl De Mal | .George Lanning Judge Canton.. -Milano Tilden Woman Reporter............ Wilma Thompson First Man Reporter............. George Cowell See Oe” CNG OOUP.... 0. ceccccades harles Kuhn First Photographer bee caaaeaue James E. Pall DORORDOEE. nn ee canccnesne hina Vincent York Foreman of the Jur hae ..G. W. Anspake CAMERAMEN—James qa. Pall, Thomas Pol- and, Al Milliken THE JURY—Dick Nelson, James Douglas, S. Mann, Patrick McMahon, Jean Sidney, Robert Greene, John Altieri, James McGuinness, Har- ry Balcom, William Gaffney, William Jack, George Wilson. REPORTERS—Bert stuart, Harry Hornick. PROLOG and ACT I—Friday Night. Roxie’s Bedroom. South Side, Chicago. ACT IIi— Scene 1: Sunday Afternoon (Two Days Later). Women’s Ward, Cook County Jail.. ACT IlI— Scene 1: Morning Seven Weeks Later. Prisoners’ Room in Criminal Court Building. Scene 2: Later. Same Day. Judge Canton’: Court. The entire action takes place in Chi- cago at present. The first work to reach Broadway from Professor Baker's Workshop since its transfer to Yale is hardly a distinguished contribution to the drama, but it is a generally diverting entertainment, broad t. the taste of the masses and practical to the pocketbook of its author. Here, in point, is the difference in opinion that brought about the parting of the ways between classic Harvard and the famous G. P. B., who thought better to turn out the majority of his classes as popu- lar playwrights of the contemporary theater than only—occasionally—possible Gramatists of the ages. But of Chicago—Maurine Watkins has calied her piece a satirical comedy. As exhibited at the Music Box, however, it is rather a farcical burlesque, the irony being keyed to such a point of incredi- bility that much of its caustic nature is cooled into mere funpoking. A truly masterful prolog of just a few seconds’ duration gives a vivid flash of a murder, melodrama at its best and not to be missed. The crime is then turned over to the degradations of the great Ameri- can public and its exclusive institution, the tabloid papers, to the certain proof of Miss Watkins’ keen sense of humor. From the X which marks the spot where the body was found, thru all the inanities of making front-page stuff and sob-sise ter stories for the home editions, the flashlights, the lawyers, the jury et al., to the vaudeville engagement offered to the “most beautiful murderess” after her acquittal, runs the play to the hilarious Satisfaction of all but a discriminating few. Those few find it a little too un- subtle, a little too much of a comic strip. And they find the boisterous sarcasm a bit monotonous, the caricature’ rather than character a bit tiresome, before it is all over. The cast and the way it has been di- rected is perhaps more responsible for this than the playwright, despite her un- aerscoring They plug it unmercifully and it is heavy—sometimes too slow— plugging at that. And then the playing is of the tongue-in-the-cheek, side-wink rt for the most part. It would seem the nl uuld be funnier if it were given in st aight ter vein. At any rate the pace of the performance could be speeded In 1 cond act could be cut of its duller moments. As the cartoons, the cast is generally tisfactory. Francine Larrimore man- ages to get in some real art between the mere skill that is demanded and there- by makes a triumph out of her role as “the beautiful killer’ The inevitable, hard-boiled police reporter becomes as highly amusing with less taint than usual in the hands of Charles A. Bickford, and Rebert Barrat gets all of the supposed traits of the district attorney without making him too stagey. As the defense, crooke aA to the ward Ellis stand lawyer for teeth, Ed- it in the performance, and his success *y due in a measure to his sincerity, a quality 1 t of the cast abstain from putting into their roles. There is one real characterization, how- ever, and that is Dorothy Stickney's Crazy Liz, a brief part, but made im- portant by what she gets out of it. An- other small role issfilled, strangely enough, by Juliette Crosby, who is more than sufficient for it of course. Eda Heine- The Billboard, January 15, 1927 | THE NEW PLAYS ON BROADWAY | mann supplies the expectations of the sob-sister columnist, appropriately named Sunshine, and Charles Halton, Arthur R. Vinton, Isabelle Winlock, Charles Slat- tery and Ferike Boros contribute pleas- ingly to the occasion. Edith Fitzgerald is the tough little bandit, Go-To-Hell Kitty, but does what she can to put the part cver. Milano Tilden has small oppor- tunity hidden behind the judicial bench in the court-room scene. Neverth less nis very postures are amusing and he scores heavily whenever he does get a chance. The rest of the large company, not to forget G. Albert Smith, who be- comes the corpse so suddenly after the rise of the first curtain, serve diligently and well; well, that is, according to the direction, which is just a little bit too much of the stand-outside-the-character- and-laugh kind to be entirely satisfactory to what is quite probably the minority of the audience. William Oden Waller's settings are as always well done and the trave little orchestra in the pit comes in appropriately now and then with a Yes Sir, That's My Baby, or a Chicago. The Beggar on Horseback stunt is julled to good effect with the newsboys at the exit handing out lampoon tabloids end erying “Extra, Roxie Hart Acquit- ted.” So is Professor Baker and his letest graduate, Maurine Watkins, ap- parently from most of the comments in the lobby. GORDON M. LELAND. ti ie — GUILD Beginning Monday Evening, January 3, 1927 THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV Version by Jacques Copeau and Jean Croue based on Dostoevsky'’s novel. Translated by Rosalind Ivan. Staced by Jacques Copeau. Settings designed by Raymond Sovey and executed by the R. W. Bergman Studios. Costumes designed and super- vised by Fania Mindell. Men’s costumes executed by Eaves Costume Company. Dances arranged by J. Blake Scott. Pre- sented by the Theater Guild, featuring the Theater Guild Acting Company and Guest Players. Aliocha Feodorovitch Karamazov, Youngest Son.........-«. Morris Carnovsky Dmitri Feodorovitch Karamazov, Feodor’s Bidest Beli. vccvccvcnevensssces Alfred Lunt Smerdiakov.......+. Edward G. Robinson Ivan Feodoroviteh Feodor's Second Gaul Feodor Pavlovitch Karamazoy...Dudley Digges Father Zossima.........- " .--Philip Leigh Katerina Ivanovna Verhovovtsera. Clare Eames Agrafena Alexandroyna Svetlov_ (Grouchenka) ceed cececdecccccceccoooeskAgum Fontanne A Mats. .ccocsccccss eccccccceDOPOthy Fletcher Grigori Vassilievitch..... eoeeee-Henry Travers Lieutenant Moussialovitch......Herbert Ashton Vroubleski, His Friend............ Philip Loeb Trifon Borisitch, an Innkeeper..Charles Carden badly miscast as Feodor’s George Andrey, a Coachman.......Charles Courtniedce AVIGR sascceseusese .».--Phyllis Connard Stepanida ..... e+ee-Dorothy Fletcher Chief of Police. came Bernard Savage Monks, Peasants, Musicians Soldiers: Thomas Meegan, William Boren, Herman Lovejoy, Hugh Rennie, John Davis, Felix Jacoves, Elizabeth Church, Cheryl Crawford, Kitty Wilson, Adele Halliday, Max Weiser, Colin MacLare n, Robert Schnitzer, Leigh Lovel. Time—1865. Place—Russia, near Moscow ACT I—Conrtyard in the Monastery. 11 o'Clock in the Morning. ACT II—Katerina’s Room, Late That Afternoon. ACT IlI—The Living Room at Feodor Pavlovitch’s, Late That Night. ACT IV—Th€ Inn at Mokroe, Later the Same Night. ACT V—Same as Act lll, Two Months Later. The Coupeau-Croue version of The Brothers Karamezov, closer knit and cone siderably more ambitious than the Mose cow Art dramatization, is yet an arty product that is far removed from any- thing which can be appreciated by the average theater audience. It is pice turesque, powerful, magnificent, often ir- resistibly fascinating, but its five long acts become tedious with the strain to understand the obscure and ever-shifting moods, the hugeness of the manifold tragedies that befall this tainted Russian family. f course it is bound to leave a feeling of depression. It would not be well done if it did not, but the majority of theatergoers are not pleased to be so dejected. In the acting perhaps the impresses most, and unfortunately, is the personal mannerisms of the individuals that make up the permanent company. No: that their characterizations and por- trayals are not generally superior, but they, of all players, should find some way of overcoming the little peculiarities of sreech, gesture or walk that mark them so definitely as Dudley Digges, Alfred Lunt and so on. Pygmalion and Ned VcCobb's Daughter intrude upon The Prothers Karamazov, and again the fa- millar personal traits of a number of the players break the illusion of their roles. thing that A stock company actor should learn to overcome such things as, for example, the stiff-armed, stiff-legged, chest-pro- truding strut and flat high tones of Al- fred Lunt. Aside from this the cast does admirable work for the most part with this difficult play. Lunt brings his performance of the wastrel Dmitri to its height in the tavern orgy scene and is generally convincing if not illuminating of his character. As the intellectually strained Ivan, George Gaul reflects the uncertainty and mental turmoil, but rather spills over in the in- sanity of the finale. Dudley Digges brings all the embellishments of Fulstaff to make vivid the father, Feodor, and Morris Carnovsky is just spiritual and Pious enough as the third son, Aliocha. Edward G. Robinson’ gets the sinister qualities of ‘Smerdiakov, the gutter born epileptic, but seems to miss out on the beau affectations that are generally as- sociated with the part. As the torn Katerina, Clare not ideally cast, but she impressively with her thoro understanding. Lynn Fontanne creates a superb characterization of Grouchenka, the shameless lady, in her first 10 minutes on the stage, but there- after, as is her greatest fault, she lapses into just a gorgeous performance of Lynn Fontanne. She even forgets those effec- tive nasal tones that she is so careful to assume in her first scene. If she would only just stick by that thruout the rest of the play, she would raise the illusion considerably. Philip Leigh is again regrettably limit- ed to a small role, but he makes his aged Eames is carries it off regal beauty and gotten figures of the play. Henry vers and Herbert Ashton are also sub- merged, but fullfill their brief opportuni- ties to the brim. The incidental bits are capably enouch handled by Philip Loeb, Dorothy Fletcher, Charles Carden, Phyl- lis Connard, Charles Courtniedge, Ber- nard Savage and the ensemble. The Guild has not stinted an iota in the production. Not only has Copeau been brought over for the staging, again prov- himself one of the directors of the age, but full rein has been given to the bountiful art of Raymond Sovey, who has supplied .some of the finest settings that have ever graced the stage of the Guild Theater. Particularly impressive is the massive and menacing set for the third act, with an added salute to the hand that directed its looming shadows and feeling splashes of wan light. GORDON M. LELAND. o KLAW seginning Thursday Evening, December 30, NEW YORK EXCHANGE A play of Peter 1025 today by Glenny. Setting designed by Walter Schaffner and ex ted by the Schaffner & Sweet Studio Ss ged by Clarke Silvernail. Vresented by Ivan | Wright Productions, Ine, fms Dallas Dinon inte kegion eNole oe, SES een Shields Leonard Baxter. .........ccce. Gerten Bobbie Pacha Lester bt-tadeueran W Mrs. Fullerton-Joyce nery Mrs. Ella May Morton x 4 Sammie lindir Dr. Scratch agen ROME “GUND. ockcaawedhabwes tas Ernest vor TT. { to. Stefano DeAngelo............ stn ROS anton ST -ne0800Ks ones Senee ahaa it a MOM a ducthasncbaenebaadcceenl Baron CUBBIIWEE os seks citsndsehevecc Wilton EOMGIRGy isvocctccevis Celeste a . RUBIO sesseecsessesseces eee eee en teead ‘ Chef a’ Ore ROSS. oc anccccecserer Georg ~ " Frequenters at Dallas Dinon’s—P* eri Ru sell Ernestine South, Charles Moore, Goertr Broder, David O'Brien, Martin Dale, W 1 Hite James Nieto, Dollie Tigue, Margaret Farrell, Florence Brinton, Smith Wal en, Paul il r, Louise McGregor, Edith Fraze arette Girls, Waiters, Attendants and ie by Jack LeSoir’s Dance Orchestra. Waltz Ballad, ‘“‘Wonderful You a S Irving Bibo and Ray Doll. Song, . Sally’’, by Robert Simonds ACT I—At Dallas Ding on's Nig a b A Night in January. ACT II—Ernest's Room, Fronting West End Avenue, A Night n Mar ACT Ill—Ernest’s Suite in Paris. Throe Years Later. There is nothing new in New York Fr. change. It might best be classed as just another attempt at being sensational without oversteyping the bound f dee cency and propriety. <All the ruses of lurid drama have been resorted to in an effort to have this one talke: bout In writing the play Peter Glenny hag used much the. same theme that was successfully treated in Cradle Snatchers The difference is that New York Ez. change attempts to handle the subject seriously. Save in two cases, there is not a redeeming quality in any of the charac ters. They are all parasites; a collection of worthless, limpid, weak-kneed indi- viduals of whom the least is said the better. The comedy is exceptionally bright in places and the story has enough sure-fire material to make it interesting. Undoubt- edly, with the aid of Joe Leblang, the piece will afford food for that iss of theatergoers who must have a “stick” in their drama—even tho it be synthetic The bright spot is unquestionably the performance of Alison Skipwort! iltho it is hard to imacine why such 2 5 Ine artist must waste her talents on such balderdash. Her work is finished, subtle and fine Mabel Monteomery i her equally matronly companion of y is also well cast, altho not as convincing Donn Cook, as the spinel her s not one to enlist the sympathy of the audience. His interpretation is hardly consistent and in one particularly dra- matic climax he drew not a faint titter Of the male members of the cast Harold Minjir, as one of the “pretty boys", rives the most finished performance. especially during his scenes wit! D ne Underwood, when some excellent comecy is done. The opening scene is in Dalla Ls Di non Nicht Club, and tho the “L« e th little girl a hand” lines are supposed to serve as an identifteation of which par ticular New York night haunt it repre- sents, there is little else to the realism The scene as presented in New Y : rd change is like a church supper compare to the genuine article, and Lelya I+ No ae the hostess, hardly a fair imitation of the real thing. - Sydney Shields, as the sweet, yOunS thing who loses in combat to her der and wealthier adversaries, is attra tive, sweet and sympathetic. In her ¢° the few healthy characteristics ef the t _ rest, and even then she wavers in [ts final scene. Roy Gordon, Read Wight, Charles Moore, Mona Bundoon, James LaCurto and George LeSoir, in the minor roles, are well cast and do all that be expected. The settings are up to standa! night club scene in particular being well executed. WILFRED J. RILEY. d, the Pe UP | Ep | = sen {[E
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FORREST fuesday Evening, January 4, 1927 “LACE PETTICOAT , . stewart St. Clair. Lyrics by Howard “sg n. Musie by Emil Gerstenberger and Car Cariton. Dances staged by J. J. shes. Settings designed by Carle Carl- ind executed by the Ward & Harvey ye - Costumes designed by Raymond rou son and executed by Vanity Fair Bertha. Pre- Costumes, Inc., and Mme. sent and staged by Carle Cariton, fea- - Vivian Hart, Tom Burke and Stella Maris . } Flower Girls { “see Coe teat Raymond “DeLaLange, a Creole Don Juan. secunsesseanenene eecceeeees Luis Alberni ee P ; Gerald Moore Jule } Ilis Friends { ‘Cullen, Glewie Mammy Dit iah, of the Little Bayou Coffee House : pc cadeheeeeneeneannes Mercedes Gilbert Professor Bonalli, a Fakir....James C. Morton Bozo, His Assistant........--.++. Joseph Spree Leontine Pantard, a Rich Creole Widow. 2 geucuccaseneetsedt Stella Mayhew Clarice, Her Niece...eseess+sseees Elele Peck minie = af be Laieure gard De Grand Pre RST ee Richard Powell Renita, of ‘the Little Bayou Coffee House re Vivian Hart aul Joscelyn, an Ensign of the U. 8. Nav eseeneteesiehbbae «+.» Tom Burke Pere Modeste, a Music Mfaster.....A. 8. Byron Specialty Dancers—Adelaide and Hughes. Specialty Girls—Veatrice Verle, Theresa Regina Miller. Thelma Rankin, Gay LaSalle, eck. Erma Chase, Betty Dion and Marjorie Dancing Girls—Luv Stratton, Elizabeth r Mary Jane Smith, Gina Christie, Ruth k, Charlotte Beverly, Rita Crance and inia Ice. Dancing Boys — Murray Morrissey, John Pierce, Cullen Clewis, George Crouth, Don De Francis, Gerald Moore and Chuck Connors, Jr. Singing Ensemble (Girls) — Betty Schafer, va Trede, Marie Rider, Marion Williams, ‘am ron, Aline Loeb, Nancy Trevelyn nging Ensem! ie (Men) — Don De Francis, Couch, Murray Morrissey, John Pierce, Cullen ewis, Gerald Moore, Chuck Connors, r 1 Carl Meldorf. B r beng Ha! Clovis, Stanley McClel- nd, Emil Coti and Fred Wilson. M pail ick John, Koroloff John, Mir t k Mi 4 Vorobleff Michel, Anissimo- Vsevolod, Speransky Misail, Karr Zacary, Lavaly Filemon, Krivkosenko John, Jatzine Lew ind Gnotow Eugene. ACT I—The Flower Market, Outside the Little Bayou Coffee House in Old Orleans, in the French-Creole Quarter Interval of 10 Minntes AC T Il—Scene 1: Exterior of the 0 Scene 2: Interior of the Old ( r % Scene 3: Mardi Gras. Lace Petticoat has one weakness that | quickly route the show to the store- house unless it is remedied There are other faults, but the worst is the dialog, wating in its sticky sweetness, banal and empty, and absolutely without sense of humor. The story it tells of love in old New Orleans is not so bad, altho it is also lacking in humorous situation. At least one number, Southwind Is Calling, is certain of general popularity in the score that is otherwise merely musical but very much of that. J. J. Hughes has ‘onceived some dances for the ensemble at will be effective after teamwork is attained, and the embellishment of the production is at least satisfactory. Vivian Hart, in the leading role, stands out head and shoulders above the rest of th She makes a perfectly the average cast. adorable Renita, the pint-size little flower girl of the coffee house on the bayou of old Orleans, and her light but thoroly cultivated voice was quite capable of the rather tremendous assignment of nine numbers that varied in marching and drinking songs, love ballads, truly oper- atic arias and that difficult waltz song, The Heart Is Free. Dainty and charming, Miss Hart should rapidly come to the fore. Her only fault is in keeping her reading voice at too high and too con- tant a pitch. Opposite Miss. Hart, Tom Burke is a pleasing hero, and his singing is excellent tof the time. On the night reviewed voice was occasionally not quite true, due perhaps to a nervousness which was obvious thruout his performance. hi Stella Mayhew, as principal comedi- enne, accomplishes the feat of being re- fined in low comedy and gets as many laughs as can be expected with next to no material. James C. Morton is also amus- now and again, hinting at what he ld do with some real gags and situa- ons. His graveyard scene, with Joseph Spree assisting, should be eliminated im- tely, however. It falls absolutely Richard Powell is another who has a | struggle with the humor and is Luis Alberni does well as the “reole Don Juan, and A. S. Byron gives n enjoyable performance as the elderly Pere Eleie Peck, Mercedes Glibert, Er- “hase, Ruth Matlock, Gerald Moore | Cullen Clewis make up the rest of principals, not to forget Adelaide id Hughes, whose soldier and doll dan- ‘e need no further praise. The cho- works hard when it has a chance, ring particularly in Skeleton Ghost “va Creole Crawl numbers. GORDON M. LELAND. Wasted 49TH STREET Beginning Tuesday Evening, January 4, 192% BALLYHOO! A new play by Kate Horton. Staged by Rich- ard Bole Slavsky. Settings and costumes de- signed by James Reynolds (by arrangement with Charles Dillingham). Scenery exe- cuted by the R. W. Bergman Studios Costumes by the Eaves Costume Company and Milgrim's. Presentetd by Russell Janney. ; WED DOEE 6 cuuaneceewedavadecs W. FT. Post DE. svtsecbibenninnanndanel William — Sellery (Of “White and Belden”’ and Bulldog, “Jack’’ tt; Pestietadecenanats Adelaide Hib bard Doris, ‘‘The Little Girl With the Big Voie: pbhvei04heeeenbekeauh eee de Arline Blackburn Texas ‘aa Of the { Hugh O'Connell! Slow Joe ‘Bar X"' Show } Earle H. Mayne Cameron MacDonald 6o.00s 0s oneene Eric Dressle The Hardy } ‘The Dixie , er Smith E. Frazier Brothers Boys” James Green Starlight Lil, Champion Lady Bronco Buster tLe CeCheeeeantenesdee Minna Gombell The Judge of the Races.......Morgan Wallace Judy MacDonald ...........-- Kathryn Givney DS: DOGGIE: o é IN od nt Da daeeaceas one. 20. .000 4 Saturday Night EES Oct. oo, oe 34 as takisgadibatwadaateud Apr. 26.... [304 Silver Cord, “The. Senedacene Dec. 20 s 16 WE Bivtadeacusiacs ae ae > Strange Prince, The.......Dec, 28. bs vey 15 This Woman Business..... Dec. 7 ce 39 > fees Oct. 26..... 22 Twelfth Night............. Dec. 20..... 11 Two Girls Wanted.. + Sep. 9 “143 What Never Dies.......... Dec. 28..... 15 We Amerteans. ...cccccsss + Oct. ea 104 Wooden Kimono. edeeceesede Dec. 27..... 16 a ae eR epaseccs Sep. 21.....12% Musical Comedy “Americana tt eeeeeeeeeeereIube 9 192 Castles in the Alr......... Countess Maritza.......... " ein se Cross ...... — 2 Desert Song, DI PGseedancedeeenncuahe Katja. . Sbacccecee Oh "a. TYPTT TT TCC TCT Tee D ~ WO weecacdasataased § eggy Ann. ” ‘ . Pirates of Penzance, The. — if eed = Queen High ; 142 Ramblers, ‘sits 1 Twinkle, Twinkle.......... Nov. 16 66 Vanities, Earl Carroll....... Jan. Bocce IN CHICAGO Dramatic Abie’s Irish Rose..... ---Dee. Butter and Egg Man...... Nov. Cradle Snatchers, The..... Dee. Dice of God, A... ----Dee. Last of Mrs. Che yney. -.- Dec. One Man's Woman ....... Oct. i. 2 ** eae Aug. Shanghai Gesture, The.. Dee, Shelf, The...... eccccecceocQt. BUOGE BOvGRGR. coc css ceccccs Jan Musical Comedy Great Temptations........ Dee. Gy caat 4 No, No, Nanette......... Dee. 9. ..« 465 Vagabond King, The....... Sep. [ae 141 Yes, Yes, Yvette.........- Dec. G..... 44 several of its attractions having been en- closed and forming with the dance hall a huge winter park. The French version of Sutton Vane'’s Outward Bound will be presented at the Comedie des Champs-Elysees tomorrow. Evelyn Hagar, of Portland, Ore.; Har- riet Fowler, American star of the Con- cert Mayol, and Marion Gould, the American dancer, were among the enter- tainers at a private Christmas Eve party at the home of Sir A. Charles and Lady Valadier. An international cinematographic ex- position will be held in Warsaw next year, at which prizes will be awarded in all branches of the screen art—archi- tecture, posters, publicity, scenarios, “stars”, music, etc. Virginia, Frances and Marguerite Mor- gan, harpist. violinist and pianist re- spectively, entertained at the United States Students’ and Artists’ Club, Sun- day evening. fie a a ee PC a at ele Ce es ois ee BP yn | L. p- | he to —¥ tge White's Scandals...June 14.....146 : ypeymoon Lane Sep. 24.....129 Oct. 18..... 97 ; * in ire bt- the of in | the | | Hho rch | tle her | is ‘ c the | dly | | rae Po ter. ‘old a | dy eee n's | th " } to ate i ree em Fr- ‘4 red . of uns | der | ive, the me | the rht, mes nor can the yell Pe , L* ee | ; 5
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50 33D YEAR Billboard Founded by W. H. DONALDSON The largest circulation of any theatrical paper in the world. Published every week By The Billboard Publishing Company Ss kk yy Sewers Ec. W. EVANG...............S8us. Mgr. I. M. McHENRY.....-.......Gen. Mgr. Ps A, HOR ba no sc cciccccccccss resident Main Offices and Printing Works, THE BILLBOARD BUILDING, : 26-27 Opers wines, Cincinnati, Ohio. hone, Main 5306. Cable Address, ‘‘Billyboy’’, Oincinnati. BEANOH OFFIOEZS: NEW YORK—1560 Broadway, Rooms 8009-10-11. (Entrance on 46th Street.) Phone, Bryant 2434. CHICAGO—Crilly Bldg., Monroe and Dearborn Streets. Phone, Central 8480. PHILADELPHIA—5141 Baltimore Avenue. ST. LOUIS—2038 Railway Exchange Bidg., Le- cust St., between Sixth and Seventh. Phones, Garfield 1733 and Main 2409. KANSAS OITY—42%4 Chambers Bldg., 12th and Phone, 2084. Walnut Streets. Delaware SAN FRANCISCO—511 Charleston Bldg., 251 Kearny Street. Phone, Davenport q LOS ANGELES—512% Gladys Avenue. Phone, Vandike 7096. LONDON—18 Charing Cross Boad, W. C. 2. Phone, Regent 1775. Cable and Telegraph Address, ‘‘Showorld’’. SYDNEY—AUSTEALIA—City Tattersalls Club, Pitt “treet. SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE : U. 8. & CAN. Foreign $3.00 4.00 One Year ....... osccea Six Months............ 1.75 2.25 Three Months........- 1.0 1.25 Subscribers wkem requesting change of ad- dress should give former as well as present address. DISPLAY ADVERTISING—Fifty cents per ag- ate line. Whole page, $850; half page, $175; quarter page $87.50. No display advertisement measuring less than four lines accepted. Last advertising ferm goes to press 12 m. Monday. No telegraphed advertisements accepted un- less remittance is telegraphed or mailed 60 as to reach publication office before Monday noon. The Billboard reserves the right to edit all advertising copy. ae Vol. XXXIX. A Call to Action JAN. 15. No. 3 The Tent and Repertoire Managers’ Protective Association once again is issuing a call to action. Things have not been flourishing around the headquarters of this body. The proposed fall meeting failed to come off. Voting to decide the time and place of the conference apparently did not enlist the interest that was expected of it. What’s worse, nobody thought of suggesting that tent and repertoire folk might have served two worthy ends in- stead of one by giving memberships in the T. R. M. P. A. as Christmas presents, However, altho the organization has not shown many signs of life in the last weeks, it is still alive and kicking. The kick has a justifiable objective in the show managers who are such poor business men that they won’t spend one or two hundred dollars a year in order to save or make several thousand; the men who realize they are being op- pressed, discriminated against and openly fought by unfair means, that they can do nothing singlehanded, and yet won't get together; the men who are slaves to mistrust, the men who promise their support and then fail to answer when they are called upon, the disin- terested managers, the self-centered ones who are afraid their small in- dividual interests mav be affected—and all the rest of the slackers. Yes, these are harsh words, but the time has come when soft phrases and mild admonishments no longer suffice. One showman has even been pro- voked to remark, with deserved sar- casm, that if it takes 30 members of the T. R. M. P. A. three or four months to cast their votes on the time and place of their next meeting, how long will it take the organization to act in a the- The Billboard, January 15, 1927 atrical crisis calling for quick and dras- tic action? Judging by the way the voting has come out, he adds, there wouldn’t be any action. Let that sink in. Several weeks ago the operators of a chain of theaters in a section of the country where repertoire shows are very popular, but are being shut out of more towns each year, took over the road-show house in a town and closed it. They signed a 10-year lease on the playhouse at $500 a month. Even the poorest business man knows that no firm is going to pay out $500 a month unless it expects to get just as much or more in return, In other words, the theatergoers in this town must pay in the extra $500 monthly at the movies—without getting anything for it. With the closing of the theater in question the repertoire company which had been booked to play there—and, by the way, it is one of the finest companies in the country, presenting regular Broadway plays—found itself without a house in that town. It could have gone to the people direct and stirred up enough public opinion to force the theater chain into reopening the house, but it happens that the rep- ertoire company is more or less de- pendent upon the combine for a large number of the houses in which it plays, so you can figure out for yourself what avould happen if the show tried to pro- test. That’s because this repertoire com- pany stands alone. If it were backed up by an organiza- tion—one as powerful in influence and in arguments on the people’s side as the theater combine is in money and playhouses—the shutting out of travel- ing shows could be stopped mighty quick. This is only one instance. There are hundreds of others just like it, and many more with different angles to them. With an organization, even if it is only 50 or 75 per cent strong, these stumbling blocks to the development of the tent and repertoire industry can be overcome without trouble. Three or four emissaries—public re- lations men who are capable of pre- senting the plain facts to the people in their respective territory—will do the trick. The men qualified to do this work can be had—and they won't cost much, considering what they will be worth. The work of these men must, of course, be backed up by similar efforts on the part of a central office, where a competent propagandist and one or two clerical assistants should be kept busy all the time sending out special and syndicated stories on behalf of the traveling shows and the predicament they are in. Once it is made plain to the drama- starved public that it can have spoken entertainment simply by demanding that the local theater owners and public of- ficials permit the shows to come in, the rest will be easy. The tent dramatic show is still prac- tically unknown to an overwhelming majority of the American public. An equal number would be surprised to know about the existence of the high-class traveling repertoire companies which use theaters and present the big New York hits. This is evident from the occasional feature story or article which maga- zines and newspapers publish under the evident impression that they are telling the world something mew and rare. So, the tent and repertoire industry will make very acceptable copy. Only a week ago Helen Black, special writer in The Rocky Mountain News, of Denver, gave two full columns, with a four-column streamer head, to a story about tent shows. The writeup, it has been learned, was based on information obtained over the telephone from J. C. Colgrove, of Harrison & Colgrove, and for a telephone interview it was pretty good, even if it did get twisted on some facts. To return to the point, President George C. Roberson, of the T. R. M. P. A., thru an announcement which ap- pears in the Repertoire department of this issue, has sent out another call for the managers to show some action. It may be the last call that will be sounded. The tent and repertoire men had bet- ter respond now — OR FOREVER SUFFER IN SILENCE. The Mayor’s Ultimatum Mayor Walker's ultimatum to the pro- ducers of indecent shows on Broadway has echoed in hundreds of newspapers thruout the country. If proof were still needed at this late date to convince the New York man- agers that the public at large does not want filth, the present instance should provide it in conclusive quantity. The country outside of the metropolis is singularly interested in the health of Broadway productions, because the big city is its source of supply in legitimate theatrical entertainment. For some time now the source has not been turning out a sufficient supply of material that is clean and wholesome enough to be acceptable. So the provinces have good reason to be concerned Over the New York drama situation. They have had their eyes on Broad- way’s gutter tendencies, and have won- dered when the city authorities would call a halt. Now that it has come, there seems to be general relief. The Mayor’s method of going at the situation is both intelligent and fair. He gives the producers a chance to ward off legal censorship by cleaning up from within. ‘ There is no need for Federal censor- ship, play juries or anything of the kind. Public opinion is, after all, the most efficient censor of all. When public opinion manifests itself strongly and nationally against certain forms of amusement, that should be the producers’ cue to put on a new record. Trend of Terpsichore The trend of terpsichore in this coun- try is toward the rougher and rougher. It has reached the point where the owner of a social and amusement hall in Indianapolis recently applied for an injunction to restrain a local lodge from holding dances on the premises. The landlord contended that the gyrations of the followers of the Charleston, the College Hop and the Black Bottom dances were sufficient to sock and eventually wreck his building. A doctor from the Middle West also has claimed that the tendency to slouch which is so prevalent among the youth of today, and which sometimes goes so far as to give out the impression of physical deformity, is the direct result of fanatic indulgence in modern dances. The Subsidized Stage The United States, for a nation that is as wealthy as this one of ours is reputed to be, shows unbelievable pov- erty when it comes to establishing gov- ernment subsidized theaters, not only for the entertainment of the people, but also in the interest of education and better citizenry. Even the European countries, many of which are still carrving the scars of war and internal strife, are making Uncle (Dollar) Sam look like a piker in this respect. In Germany, this season, the cities and States subsidized the municipal and State theaters and operas to the extent of $10,000,000. Berlin alone spends about $1,900,000 a season to disseminate kultur from the stage, while Cologne, Duesseldorf, Dresden and Munich each spend a half million or close to ‘it, What is the U. S. A. going ‘to do with all its money? | Cores and Encores When a play is a flop, says Bern Granville in effect, the authors and ducers may hide away immediate! the premiere, but the poor actors must continue their hopeless roles until the, are told to quit. Bis ard pro- y alter The voting that has been going various communities lately to asc¢ whether the public desires shows kas brought out the fact as evi- denced by the number of votes cast that the public takes its amusement more seriously than it takes its government ou in rtain Sunday _ Mayor Walker has joined the majority in declaring against the dunghil! drama and coincidentally Alfred Savoir. wh. apparenty is a believer in lending a hand to the under dog, has come to the defense of the sex theme on the gre und that it is an antidote for dullness, More seesaw. Philip Dunning, coauthor of Ay ad- way, says he wrote this tremendous success primarily to show up the movies in the matter of pace, action and color. Dunping ought to know, of course, but the impression has been that he wrote the play to show up the box offices of the other big hits in the matter of re- ceipts. Just when everybody had begun to feel relieved that the* beauty contests were all over for a while, along comes a homely contest. However, if there must be homely contests, it will be gen- erally agreed that they should take place in the winter months—and the beauty contests, which are synonymous with bathing suits, saved for the summer. England has branded another theater pest—the fellow who never can say anything more intelligent about plays or players except that they are “fright- fully good” or “bally rotten”. The scar- let title conferred upon this clan is “mimp”. There are plenty of the same race right here in our own country. Only we don’t bother about coining special names for them. “Simp” is good enough. Altho “get names right” is one of the principal slogans of every newspaper, even such an international celebrity as Richard Barthelmess had his entitle- ments recorded seven different ways in as many newspaper clippings received last week. The other six wert Bartholomess, Bartholmess, Barthle- mess, Berthelmess, Barthalmess and Bartelmess. Typographical mistakes will happen! Paris opera houses are now strictly enforcing the rule that patrons must wear formal evening clothes or they will be denied admission. The edict is aimed particularly at the American “dollar squad” and English “pound bearers”, who have been in the habit of attending the opera in business suits and soft collars. Pity the poor business sutt- It is all right for earning the dough, but when it comes to spending a little— that’s the prerogative of the favored member of the sartorial family. Bobby Clark, of Clark and McCul- lough, has come into a distinction sel- dom conferred on a low comedian. Flo Ziegfield has included him among the 16 actors whom he picked as the hand- somest Broadway matinee idols of 1926. The other 15, if your ame craves to be satisfied, are J. Harol Murray, Louis Calhern, Minor Watson, Alexander Clark, Jr.; Bruce Huntley, Tack Hartley, Pat O’Brien, Glenn An- ders, Basil Rathbone, Lowell Sherman Kenneth McKenna, Rex Cherry Robert Ames, Oscar Shaw and Lehman Byck. If you do not agree wit!) { selections, it will be quite all right '0° you to make up a list of your own. 7 — = — = __ -—
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to refer to the fact that most circus owners who may by chance read this will undoubtedly give vent to that well- known bromide: “This is my circus, where is yours?” Very true, but at the same time many circus owners have seen the handwriting . +he wall and have paid little or no at- tenti n to it. Whatever is the matter with the cireus can be speedily remedied if owners will pay a little attention to the future. keep abreast of the times, relegate old-fashioned ideas that have been in vogue for generations and give the public something new under the “big yn". The really successful showmen of past decade have been newcomers ho have had farsightedness enough to part from old customs and invent and corporate in their performances new acts and new features and do away with the old that have become so common that they fail to win the faintest applause or create the slightest thrill. The trouble with the circus for one thing is that it has in a way lost its appeal to the younger and the older generation alike. People nowadays take their circus menu much as they do their moving pictures. They do not talk over the coming of the cireus for days ahead, nor do they count the days before they can get up at day- licht and see the circus train come in. A secant handful now gathers at the un- loading crossings to see the circus detrain. The kids even know just how it is done, and were it not for the fact that they were looking for a chance to get a job to see the show free they would not be on hand. Around the breakfast or dinner table the family now debates whether or not they will attend the show just as they do regarding attending the movie. Shows make a mistake in visiting the same towns too often. One circus may play a certain section or city one season to big business. Every other circus hears of it and the next season most of them break their necks to be first there, but cireus patrons have had a surfeit of shows for a year at least and to the begging youngster who would coax mother and father into going they are Ps refer it will be well in beginning t { Ww ? a i greeted with, “No, children, you can't go this year; you saw a circus last year and they are all alike Wait till another year and there may be something new come along.” HAT’S the answer. Shows are all alike. Same old clowns, same old aerial performances, same side show, same freaks—not a change in the pro- gram. Same old concert, same old parade and same old advertising on the bill- boards that has been used for years. There are some circuses that have been in the same towns every year for so many years that natives can call the per- formers and officials by their first names. The downfall of one of the best 25-car shows that ever toured the Northwest was due to the fact it had played the same territory for more than 20 years with the same people and the same per- formance until the public had tired see- ing them. Along came a show from the East, with new faces and new features, and in two years they had not only run this show out of its territory but had actually caused it to quit business. The same thing is going to happen in the East, and some shows that were in the South last fall found out to their sorrow they had carried the pitcher to the well once too often. Here we had the spectacle of a section visited in four years by the same shows every fall, not one at a time, but three of them in one season. Not much wonder people in that section had sickened of circuses and wanted to be let alone. The only way to remedy existing condi- tions in the South is to pass up this territory for a period of two years at least, till the people again acquire a cir- cus appetite. This will force circuses to curtail their season, but shows can re- main in the North till late in the fall and then close with more money than by spending another month in the South and dropping money at every stand. When the South is ripe it is the best show sec- tion in the country, but it has been “showed to death”, The low price of cot- ton has put the real circusgoer in debt and it is going to be several years before he will have caught up and have much money he can call his own. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 51 The Status of the Circus Businesse+s. sercer sum HERE may be any number of causes that keep people away from the cir- cus. Some shows that were in the East report conditions the worst in years. Particularly was this noticeable in the cotton-milling districts. Some __ cotton mills are shut down for good. Two rea- sons are assigned for this—women and cheap labor in the South. The first is an unusual one, but any cotton mill man will tell you women of the present era are not using the customary cotton articles, being content with only silk and a new substitute that is being manufactured in the North and which has aided in put- ting cotton mills out of business. Some are installing the machinery necessary to produce this new material and will resume operations. Many cotton mill owners in the North realize they have wasted millions in years past in paying freight on cotton shipped from the South, and the high wages demanded by the operatives, in a vain effort to compete with the Southern manufacturer who has his cotton brought from the field right to the door of his mill and can employ in his mills cheaper labor and keeps his wage scale at a figure less per head than his Northern competitor. Many Northern manufacturers are moving south and more will follow suit. But this will not be of great benefit to show people. Mill towns in the South are not always good show towns. Per- sons earning $2.50 a day after keeping up the house and purchasing the neces- sities of life have little to spend for amusement, and the farsighted mill owner has seen to it that they have free movies for entertainment. Speaking of wages paid in the South, only recently a paper in a Georgia city carried an ad for men to work at laying a pipe line, pay 20 cents an hour, and another city makes a bid for industries for the reason that it has the lowest wage scale of any city in the country. Cheap labor means cheap living, cheap clothes, cheap food and little money to spend for circuses or any other form of amusement. OW as to automobiles. Much can be said for and against them. Years ago before their general use they were a benefit to the circus. They brought in people from the outlying dis- tricts and the farmer who formerly con- sumed a whole day in his yearly visits to the circus could do a day's work, eat his supper at home and cranking up his flivver make the 20 miles to the circus in time to witness the onening of the side show. People then paid cash for their cars. Of late years one with a few dol- lars down can secure almost any make of automobile and pay for it on time. This has placed cars in the hands of the masses and persons who could not afford them have bought them right and left. Every section of the country suffers from too much “automobilization”. The owners come to town as of yore. They bring their families to see the street parade, if any, and then they drive home again. If they come at night, they park their cars on the main streets or at the show- grounds, meet up with friends, have a nice chat, maybe all the time seated in their cars, and, after they have listened to the circus band, drive home again. If the showground happens to be a fair- ground, a goodly percentage spend the evening encircling the track, motoring and speeding to the music of the band which the circus owner is obliged to furnish. “Now, children,” says the man with a ear, “which would you rather do, sit for two hours in that hot circus tent, or take a nice long ride in the car?” The children want the circus but the parents know the money they would pay to see the circus is needed for the next installment on the car and for gas and new tires, and they make the kids the goat. So in a way the automobile has become a detriment to the circus—the boll weevil to the business. NOTHER factor in keeping patrons away fromesthe circus is the radio. Here also the installment plan figures. One can secure a set and pay for it as he earns the money and those who have sets and the fever care not for the coming of the biggest show in the country, as long as they can sit in their parlor and make efforts to get New York or Timbuktu. The “static’® is as much music to their ears as the best circus (Continued on page 63) Blue Laws and Jazz Underhill, Vt., December 28, 1926. Editor The Billboard: About “Blue Law” advocates—Wil- mer L. Strong has caught the wind color (blue) all right, and he has also the right idea concerning same. Some time ago we explained “why re- formers”. There are three things that create reformers—bad livers, bad stom- échs and bad feet. Again the church- soing crowds have turned ipto auto crowds, We drill six days of the week. When Sunday comes around we drop responsi- bilities or try to and we go to church or we go autoing. We go up against all kinds of things the whole week. We are forced up against temptations and trials until we are worn out trying to resist, or perhaps we joined out. We attend church and listen to a good man tell vs all about it, or we go autoing, see God's best gifts to man, get His pure ‘lr and sunshine. Again we go to an entertainment and forget, for a time at least, the cares, worries and temptations of the past six days and all we see and hear is different. As Mr. Strong writes, the world is Sorry enough six days, why carry it into the seventh? However, every man to his line, and he MUST live it to be suc- cessful, thereby becoming a monomaniac. Now I am a méchaniec and think my- second to none in my line—draw your own conclusions. Friend Strong is nminded, but on the same parce we ‘nd L. W. Littleton, of Florida, who is, ‘s he says, a jazz hound. He has been Steetss, evidently (conclusions), but ‘id you or anyone else ever sit down 'o a feast of baked beans when good nd hungry and not enjoy a good feed? ould you sit and face 21 feeds of beans, ‘ne following the other, and hold a Ithy desire for them? \s for jazz, we don't just know what is. Sometimes it fs, then acain it ''t. a mixture of syncopation and so- d ragtime, absolutely without ex- sion. unless racking one’s nerves could be termed expression. We like jazz for one application, but when it is plastered on one layer on top of another ft sure does irritate. The ect c The FORUM first application gets a big hand and the second gets a smile, but the third gets a sigh of relief. More than three plasters hurt; that is, when put over one after the other, or the first one turned bottom up and gone thru backwards, which ac- counts for four sheets that one cannot tell one from the other. This brings to mind an incident. Myself and a friend took in an entertainment. An orchestra made an opening. They put over three nerve wreckers, and we thought the leader turned one sheet upside down, but it sounded the same anyway. Next day I asked my friend how he liked the or- chestra. He replied: “They were all right, but they should have changed the pieces once in a while anyway.” Jazz is all right if one does not get too much of it at one time. One longs for the days when a mixed program was put over, when one selection would wake one up, another would make one dream, still another would make a fellow want to laugh or sing. Now, after a fellow does a modern concert, he is about ready to ficht with his best friend, his nerves are so badly tortured. A few years ago we had the one step, taken from the original Southern “blues that the colored folks used to enloy so much. Then came “jazz. and now we have the Charleston that is only a takeoff on the good old buck and wing dance. All oricinated by the fun-loving, and sometimes happy. colored folks You have heard the birds sing, you have also heard humans trying to imi- tate them. Which is the pleasantest, the real thing or the imitation? ©. K.. brother Littleton. Go to it and try to make as much real music as you can and encourage all the press-agented orchestras to give the world a little more pleasure instead of torture. (Signed) C. D. REYNOLDS. Small-Town Theater Managers Charleston, S. C., Jan. 3, 1927. Editor The Billboard: It is with interest that I read the arti- cle on page 5 in the issue of January 1, on “Straight Movies,” etc., and desire to comment on it. I am in a position to en- dorse a great deal of what it says, as I am one of the strugglers dealing with movie houses. I am doing an act as a special added attraction for the picture houses, and present it in connection with the picture program, as you will note on the enclosed dodger, as a booster to get business, working in most instances on a percentage proposition. I find, as a whole, that the managers of the small-town movies do not manifest very much interest in their business. They nearly all run it as a sideline, being grocers, carpenters, butchers, etc., and they deal with the movie house in an eleventh-hour manner. When I present to them thg idea of a special added at- traction it goes over their head, and when they do book me they seem to think that is the end of their interest, and they do not come near the theater until time to open up IT have stood at the door when a patron has come along to xo in and he would savy to the manager: “Say, Hen, what is that extra vou got on for tonight?” To which the manager replies: “Don't know, Mr. Brown; some kind of an act. A fellow is going to show how pictures are made, but I don’t suppose he kin do Sg Then I have played some managers who have really worked hard to put it over, and it resulted in a poor house be- cause the people in some small towns don't seem to care if vaudeville comes along or not. They rarely patronize his pictures, and say they are tired of seeing pictures all of the time, yet when he of- fers them something different they don’t seem to appreciate his efforts Here is an instance: A manager with whom I booked on Wednesday last was so pleased with the act he gave me book- ings for the remainder of the week at different towns where he either had an interest in the house or got the manager to book it, and told me of a town where we all would make big, as they had not had anything in pictures or anything else since September last. It was January 1, a holiday, a Saturday night. He espe- cially got a Tom Mix picture for the oc- casion, and worked and billed the sur- rounding towns with some special print- ing for the occasion. The theater was a little above the average in appointments, with stage, etc., and the people in town that night knew all about it, but the at- tendance was one of the worst I ever experienced. The small-town people, in a measure, don’t care anything about amusement. They will walk miles for a church meet- ing, they will attend any kind of a card party, any school event, but. in some towns. blazing forth that a vaudeville act will be given in addition to the picture show, with no advance in prices, doesn't turn a hair on their head Not until managers learn to be mana- gers; until they learn that the theater needs just as much attention as their grocery store; that they can, thru educa- tion, reach the people and make them want to come to their theater, and turn out big when they book any special added attraction, will any benefit come to mana- ger, road show or theater This is my fourth season out with this act. I have played the big spots as well as the small ones, and want to say that in all my time I have never seen condi tions as bad here in the South as they are at present. Some attribute it to the low price of cotton. That may be so, but lack of Interest on the part of the mana- ger is one of the chief reason (Si ned) S. H. SELWYN A THEATER 235 feet beneath the sur- face of the earth in a Minnesota iron mine is thought to be the lowest in the world. } ; ; / , | ee | | : — ' ird : rO- | ter 1st ' ley : in un ay Vi- lat re nt. ity 1a, ho E | a he nd $s. d- us es Yr, ut ite or C0 to f ts ‘ es re I n- ; ce 4 ty th a | ay r ys I - ee ir- ° ni iy. (| ng he =f Ss: ee as ; ES in ed { e | e- nd es - ‘ ly ist ill i ed ar “ ng ft Ta) ; ut ; ea : ed Pe ; . ol- ; lo ‘ he y d- : of | ty 1d y n, ' y, f- in mn, in he a a » i 4
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LAMP CO., 236 W. 20th, Ny ELECTRIC BULBS AND st a Pi. iE s MAURICE LEVY, Lyceum Bldg, P ELECTRICAL STAGE EPPECTS CHAS. NEWTON, 241 W. Ifth st., New York ( ELECTRIC CANDY FLOSS MACHINES ELECTRIC CANDY FLoss MACHINE COMPANY 228 = N., Na ESMOND BLANKETS DESSAUER, F., & CO., Adams and Marke:, « PRATHERS. OF 0. B. FISH, ALL KINDs 29 East Tenth st, New York Cit PEATHER FLOWERS DeWITT SISTERS, E. Prairie, Battle Creek. FELT RUGS AMERICAN RUG CO.. 497 EF. Houston «| NY EASTERN MILLS, {25 Rroadway. Everets. 4 LAWRENCEYRUG CO... 120 High st., Boston. Ma FILMS, DEVELOPING PRINTING PEERLESS FILM LABORATORIES, Oak Park. | AND FIREARMS FOR SPORTS CONSUMERS CO., 34 W. 28th st., New York Ci: FIREWORKS AMERICAN FIREWORKS CO. OF MASS. 258% mont st.. Boston Mass, and 1580 Broadway. 8 N. BARNABA FIREWKS. CO., New Rovhelle. N FIDELITY FIREWORKS CO., %h av, Fr D te GORDON FIREWORKS CO., 199 N. State Chi HUDSON FIREWORKS MFG. CO., Hudeon. 0} ILLINOIS FIREWORKS DISPLAY CO., Danrillr. ! INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS CO. 999 Rere 1 Jersey City, N. J.. and 19 Park PIL. N.Y |! LIBERTY FIREWORKS CO., Franklin Park, 1 MACROY FIREWORKS COMPANY, Worth. Tl) PAIN’S MANH'N B'CH FIREW'KS IS Pk PLN ) PAN-AMERICAN 2" DUCING CO., Ankeny, In . F POTTS FIREW'KS DIS R. RHOADES FIREWO SCHENECTADY FIREWORKS CO., Schone y NY STAIR’S FIREWORKS DISPLAYS. Car 0 THEARLE-DUFFIELD FIREWORKS co. ( “2 THE INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS CO. INC 806 Congress, Schenectady, N. Y¥ H Bottier! UP: TIPP FIREWORKS CO., INC., Tir an ity, 0 VICTORY-HITT FIREWORKS ‘DISPLAY co. s tle, Wash.; Elkton, Md VITALE FIREWORKS CO., Box 194, New Castle, = x ge o.° °°: o a PLAGS ANNIN & CO., 85 Sth ave, New York City FLAGS AND DECORATIONS—ALL KINDS—ALL PURPOSES McALLISTER FLAG & SPEC. MFG. CO., Phila. Pe METROPOLITAN FLAG & DEC. CO., Phils. ! FLOODLIGHT PROJECTOLS CAHILL BROS., 519 W. 45th st., New York C!) FORMULAS BLUE GRASS LABORATORIES, Hot Springs. \ INSTRUMENTS New York, N. } PRENCH BAND JOS. RAPUANO, 222 B, 105th st., EPRUIT SNOW SUPPLIES AUTO, FEED MACH., 1208.8. Ervay. Dalle. T FURNITURE ON RENTAL FOR THEATRES & MOVING PICTURES WILLIAM BIRNS, 307 West 37th st., New York City. 4 T a ——— | S— = a =| ee ee ee | ee | ————
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LAMPS AND SHADES PHOENIX LAMP SHADE CO., 45 E. 20th, N, LAWYERS F. L. BOYD, 17 N. La Salle st., LEATHER COSTUMES SHIPLEY SADDLERY CO., 1529 Genesee, K. C., Mo. ¥. c. Chicago. LOVING CUPS (For Prizes) ‘ACE’ BADGE, BUT'N, MEDAL CO., 303 Sth av., N.Y. LUMINOUS PAINT MATERIALS PFALTZ & BAUER, INC., 300 Pearl, New York. THE “RADIANA”™ CORP., 41 Union sq., W., N. MAGICAL APPARATUS ARTHUR P. FELSMAN, 154 N. Clark st., MANICURE—FILES BUCHANAN & BURNS CO., 45 Austin, Newark,N.J. Chicago. MARABOU—OSTRICH TRIMMINGS AARON MICHEL, 15 W. 38th st., New York. MEDICINE FOR EE BALDAUF DRUG CO., 3426 North ave., Mil BECKER CHEMICAL Co. 235 Main st., Ci "ti, 0. CEL-TON-SA MED. CO., i014 Central av, Ci "ti, O, THE CLIFTON DORUG co. Girard, Hltnoi CUMBERLAND CHEM. CO., Box 175, Nashviil , Tenn, DE VORE MFG. CO., 185 Nag! ten, Columt oO. THE QUAKER HERB CO., Cincinnati, Ohi DR. THORNBER LABORATORY, Carthage . Ii MUSIC COMPOSED & ARRANGED C. L. LEWIS, 429 Richmond, Cincinnati, Ohio. MUSICAL GLASSES A. BRAUNEISS, 9512 109th, Richmond Hill, N. Y¥. MUSIC PRINTING THE OTTO ZIMMERMAN & SON CO., INC., Cin., O. MUSICAL MDSE, AND UKES. B. HORENSTEIN & SONS, 45 W. 17th st., N. Y. C. NEEDLE BOOKS AND NEEDLES FIFTH AVE. NOTION CO., 801 5th, Pittsburgh, Ps, ORGANS & CARDBOARD MUSIC FOR CAROUSELS & ST. PIANOS B. A. B. ORGAN CO., 340 Water st., N. Y. City. ORGANS AND CARDBOARD MUSIC G. MOLINARI & SON, 112 32d st., Bklyn, N. Y. ORGANS AND HURDY-GURDIES JOHANNES S. GEBHARDT CO., Tacony. Phila., Pa ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS BAKER CALLIAPHONE CO., Muscatine, Iowa. ORGAN AND ORCHESTRION RE- PAIR SHOPS A. CHRISTMAN, 5712 Indep, av., Kansas City, Mo. ORTENTAL SCENERY THE KOSAI STUDIO, 129 W. 49th St., New York. OSTRICH FANS AND TRIMMINGS KENRY FATTEN, INC.. 46 E. Sth st., New York. ATE SHEA FEATHER SHOP, 110 W. 3uth., N.Y.C. PADDLE WHEELS H. C. EVANS & CO., 1528 W. Adams, PAINT SPRAYERS THE MACLEOD CO., 2232 Roben st Chicago. . Cincinnati. PAPER CUPS (LILY) AND DISHES PUBLIO SERVICE CUP CO., Bush Terminal, B’klyn. PAPER CUP VENDING MACHINES DIXIE DRINKING CUPCO., INC., 220 W. 19, N. ¥. PARK AND CARNIVAL RIDES. SELLNER MANUFACTURING CO., Faribault, Minn. PEANUT ROASTERS HOLCOMB & HOKE MFG. CO., 912 Van Buren, In- KINGERY. MANUFACTURING CO., Cincinnati, O. PEARL IMPORTER EAST SIDE BARGAIN STORE, 83 Orchard, N. Y. C. PENDLETON BLANKETS BROWN & WILLIAMS, Seattle, Wash. PENNANTS AND PILLOWS AMERICAN PENNANT CO., 66 Hanover st., Boston. HARMONY ART & NOV.CO., INC., 155 Wooster, N.Y. NEWMAN MFG. CO., 107 Leverett, Boston, Mass. TRENCH MFG. CO.. 25 E. Huron st., Buffalo, N. Y, PENNY ARCADE MACHINES EXHIBIT SUPPLY CO., 4222 W. Lake st., Chicago, PENNY ARCADE MACHINES AND SUPPLIES M. MUNVES, 627 West 43d street, New York City. PERFUMES & TOILET ARTICLES CAMPION PERFUMES, 122 Fifth av., New York. C. H. SELICK, INC., 56 Leonard st., New York. PHOTO ENG. AND HALFTONES CENTRAL ENG. CO. 137 W. 4th, Cincinnati, 0. PHOTOGRAPEHL REPRODUCTIONS B. & B. SERVICE co., Bor 219, Davenport, Ia. J. J. BECKER, JR., 211 S. Elsie, Davenport: Ia. ww. DALSEY PHOTO CO., Richmond, Indiana. eArnine, 136 Lake st., Chicago, i J. K. PIGGO Tt ‘Co. 86 Third st., San Francisco. RAPID PHOTO CO., 122 Fifth ave., New York City. PILLOW TOPS aol] CO., 116 W. Ilinois, Chicago £0. N ART LEATHER CO., Denver, Colorado. PLAYS S. DENISON & Ce... 623 S. Wabash av., Chicago. Daamatic PUB. CO., 542 8. Dearborn st., Chicago. POCKETBOOKS FOR MEN All Leather) (7-in-1. A. ROSENTHAL & SON, 804 Wash., Boston, Mass. POPCORN CONES (Glassine) BRITZIUS MFG. CO., Dover, Minn. POPCORN FOR POPPING AND PEANUTS J. B. MORTENSON & CO., 241 EB. Ils, st., Chicago, POPCORN MACHINES C. CRETORS & CO... 22d st.. Chicago. Chicago. 910 Van Buren st., DUNBAR & CO., 2634 W. Lake st. HOLCOMB 4 HOKE MFG. co., Ir KINGERY Fare en ° co., igh s Cin innati, 0. Springfleld, O. 1. Mo. t., Joliet, » St. Louis, POPCORN MACHINES (Used) NORTH SIDE CO., 1306 Fifth av., Des Moines, Ia. POSTCARDS KOEHLER VIEW POST CARD CO., PUSH CARDS PEERLESS SALES CO., 1160 E. 55th st., Chicago. 150 Pk. Bw.,N.Y. RHINESTONE SETTING MACHINES AXTHUR B. ALBERTIS CO., 487 B’way, New York. CHICAGO COSTUME WKS.., 174 W. Randolph, Chicago. HANDY RHINESTONER CO., 492 E. 2d Bklyn, N.Y, RHINESTONES and JEWEL PROPS. ELLIOT, GREENE & CO., INC., 21 EB. 28th, N. ¥.C. THE LITTLEJOHNS, 251 W. 46th st, N. Y. City. RODEO PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS FOG HORN CLANCY, North Ft. Worth, Texas. ROLL AND FOLDED TICKETS (Stock and Special) ARCUS TICKET CO., 348 N. Ashland, Chicago, Ml. ROLLER SKATES CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO., 4458 W. Lake, Chgo. WINSLOW SKATE MFG. CO., Worcester, Mass, RUBBER GOODS AMERICAN RUBBER .CO., 1213 So. Boots street, Marion, Ind STANDARD SPECIALTY CO., Rockford, II. STARDANT NOVELTY CO., Dept. G-2500, Akron, O. RUBBER STAMPS (And Accessories) HISS STAMP CO., 53 E, Gay st., Columbus, O. SALESBOARDS SANDERS MFG. CO., 151 2d, N., Nashville, Tenn. SAND-BLAST EQUIPMENT THE MACLEOD CO., 2232 Bogen st., Cincinnati. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 53 SCENERY SCHELL’S SCENIC STUDIO. 581-583-585 South High Street, Cotumbus, Ohio. SCENERY AND DRAPERIES ARMBRUSTER STUDIO, 247 S. Front, Columbus, 0. SCENERY FABRICS DAZIAN’'S, INC., 142 W. 44th st., New York ie 3 MAHARAM TEXTILE CO., INC., 107 W. 48th, N. ¥. MENDELSOHN’S, 156 West 45th st., New ot A. SOLOMON, 1123 Broadway, New York. SCENERY TO RENT AMELIA GRAIN, 819 Spring Garden st., Phila. SCENIC ARTISTS AND STUDIOS TIFFIN SCENIC STUDIOS, Bor 812. Tiffin, Ohio. VOLLAND SCENIC STUDIOS, 3731 Cass., St. Louis. SERIAL PAPER PADDLES SCHULMAN PRINTING CO.. 30 W. 8th, New York. ag TH PRINTING CO., 1324 Walnut st., Cincinnati. U. S$. TICKET CO., Industrial Bidg., Baltimoré, Md. SHOOTING GALLERIES INO. T. DICKMAN COMPANY 245 S. Main Street, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Established 1905. Send for Catalogue. SHOOTING GALLERTES (LONG RANGE) AND SUPPLIES H. C. EVANS & CO., 1528 W. Adams, Chicago SHOOTING GALLERIES AND SUPPLIES FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CORP., Minneapolis, Minn. SHOW AND POSTER PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS —. W. ALLEN & CO. PLANET, Chatham, Ont pneme. Georgia. Canada. SIGN PAINTERS’ BRUSHES DICK BLICK CO., Bor 437-B, Galesburg, Ilinois. SILVERWARE KARR & AUERBACH, 415 Market st., Phils, Pa. & CARVING SETS 368 6th av., New York. SILVERWARE KOTTLE CUTLERY Co., SLOT MACHINES OHIO NOVELTY CO., 40 Stone Biock, Warren, O. SICKING MFG, CO., 1922 Freeman av., Cincinnati. SNOW MACHINES AUTO. FEED MACH., 1208 S. Ervay, Dallas, Texas. SOAP FOR MEDICINE MEN COLUMBIA LABORATORIES, 18 Col. Hehts., Bklyn. GEO. A. SCHMIDT CO., 256 W. North ay., Chicago. SPANGLES AND TRIMMINGS ARTHUR B. ALBERTIS CO., 487 B'way, New York. STAGE DRAPERIES SCHNEIDER STUDIOS, 127 W. 47th st.. N. ¥. C. STAGE LIGHTING APPLIANCES CHI. STAGE LIGHTING CO.. 112 N. La Salle, Chgo. DISPLAY STAGE LIGHT CO., 331 W sith N. ¥.C. DUWICO STAGE LIGHTING. 303 W. Ast N.Y.C. CHAS. NEWTON, w t.. New y rk City. KLIEGL BROS. UNIVERSAL STAGE LIGHTING Co., INC., 32 New York. STAGE PROPERTIES THEATRICAL PROP. STUDIO, 502 W. 44th, N. ¥. C. STOCK ROLL TICKETS WELDON, WILLIAMS & LICK, Fort Smith, Ark. SWAGGER STICKS FOR LADIES FRANKFORD MFG. CO., 121 N. 8th, Phils, Pa. TEACHER OF VENTRILOQUISM L. T. SCOTT, 719 Ist st.. New Orleans, La. TEA SETS, ART PANELS, ETC. THE YAMATOYA CO., 327 E. 2d st., Los Angeles. TEN-CENT COMIC CAMERAS N. DO. Q@. SPEC. CORP., 2566 Atlantic,+Bklyn, N. Y. TENTS ANCHOR SUPPLY ee. Water st., Evansville, Ind ERNEST CHANDL 252 Pearl st., New York City CLIFTON MANUFACTURING CO., Waco, Texas. CRAWFORD-AUSTIN MFG. CO., Waco, Texas DANIELS, INC.. C. R., 101-103 Crosby a., . =. C DIAL TENT & AWNING CO., Columbus, Ohio. HENRI: CUCESE RY MFG. CO., 326 Howard st., GEO. rt HOYT > S Market, st.. Boston, Mass c HUDSON RIVER SAIL MAK'GCO., 75 Warren, N. Y. MAGEE & SONS, INC., 138 Fulton, N.¥.C_ 5635 Cort. ST. LOUIS TENT & AWN. CO., Jlst & Pine, St. L TENTS FOR RENT MAGEE & SONS, INC., 138 Fulton, N.Y.C. 5635 Cort. THEATRICAL GROUND CLOTHS, COVERS, BAGS, DRAPERIES CHAS. A. SALISBURY, 309 W. 4ist st., New York. THEATRICAL COSTUME SUPPLIES CHICAGO COSTUME WKS., 174 W. Randolph, Chicago THEATRICAL PAPIER MACHE SPECIALTY JOHN PRAETORIUS, 605 West 46th st., . Cit Tel., Chickering 1014 le TICKETS (Roll Only) S. BOWER, 430-432 West 18th st., New York. TICKET PRINTERS ANSELL TICKET CO., 730 N. Franklin. Chicago. ARCUS TICKET Co 48 N. Ashland, Chicago, 1 ELLIOTT TICKET CO., Canal & Vestry, New York. GLOBE TICKET Co 18 N. 12th st. Philadelphia. Sartcoen BROS., 25 Jessie st., San Franctsco TRIMOUNT PRESS, 115 Albany st& Boston, Mass. TICKET MACHINES & MACHINE TICKETS WORLD TICKET & SUPPLY CO., 1600 B’way, N. Y. TIGHTS ARTHUR 6B. dR G. ALGERTIS | CO., 187 Bway, New York TIGHTS UNION SUITS, LEOTARDS Manufacturer, MORRIS 1. KOHAN, 290 Taaffe Pl., Bkiym, N. Y. TOASTED SANDWICH MACHINES (Electric) HOLCOMB & HOKE MFG. CO., 912 Van Buren, In- dianapolis, Indiana. TRUNKS (Professional and Wardrobe) eacene- HAND TRUNK CO., 50 EB. 59th st, ¥. Y¥.C, W. WINSHIP & SONS, INC., Utica, N. ¥. TURNSTILES IGHT, Prospect Bldg.. Cleveland, 0. R -CHAPMAN CO., 234 Mill, Rochester, N. » A MFG. CO., INC., 101 Park av., N. ¥. C. UKELELES FOR CARNIVALS A, FAVILLA MFR., 411 Berry st., Brooklyn, N. Y. UNBREAKABLE COMBS OHIO COMB & NOVELTY CO., Orrville, Ohio, UNIFORMS .. 1437 Broadway, N. Y. N BROS. & CO., Dept 10, Greenville i HEIMER BROS. Co.., Cincins ati, . RSON-AMES CO., Kalin Mich LEY & CO., 718-B Walnut, Phila Pa. VASES OTTO GOETZ, 122 Fifth av., New York. VENDING MACHINES THE AD-LEE CO., $25, S. Wabash ave., Chicago. CAILLE BROS. CO., 6210 2d bird, Detroit. Mich SPECIALTY MFG. CO., 724 N. Racin Chicago VENTRILOQUIAL FIGURES ALEX CAMERON, 53 W. Erie st., Chicago VIOLINS AUG. GEMUNDER & SONS, 125 W. 420 st, N. Y. VIOLIN REPAIRING VERZI, 503 Sth av. (42d st.), New York City. WAFFLE MACHINES (Sugar Puff) TALBOT MFG. CO., 1209-15 Chestnut, St. Louls, Mo. WAGONS WM. FRECH & CO., Maple Shade, N. J WIGS A. M. BUCH & CO., 228 S. 11th St intaey ALEX, MARKS, 662-B 8th av., New York, N. ¥. AND MAKE-UP FOR THE STAGE F. W. NACK, . IG 36 8. State St., Chicago, ill. AND TOUPEES FOR STREET WEAR ONLY 101 W. 41st st., New York. WIGS W. SOLOMON, WIRE WORKERS’ SUPPLIES JUERGENS JEWELRY CO,, 235 Exdy, Providenca, BE _———e | == a ——— | es ees :: A —_ we —— —-— — > i —— —__ j —— =
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a alta 54 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 AT LIBERTY AND WANT SITUATION ADVERTISEMENTS AGENTS AND MANAGERS S wo ae, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te word, CASH eg e (Ne Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Tetel of W at One Rate Only. AGENT AT LIBERTY—RELIABLE; TWENTY years; sober; industrious. BILLY FULTON, Crescent Hotel, New Orleans, La. janl5 AT LIBERTY—WILDCAT ADVANCE AGENT, for coming season under canvas, or house at- tractions. Can and will contract, post, tack and lithograph. Salary within reason. A. D. ROBINSON, Philippi, W. Va. EXPERIENCED AGENT, PROMOTER, BUSI- ness Manager, Adjuster. Circus, Carnival or any show. Know West Coast thoroughly. Will contract with reliable company for 1927 season. Cc. EK. BYRNE, General Delivery, Tulare, = anid AT LIBERTY—A Contracting Advance Agent in all lines of attractions—Magic, Crystal Gazing and Bapereaire, On salary basis. CONTRACTING GENT, 934 Essex, i Mass. jan22 AT LIBERTY BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25c Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY—CHAMBELLI’S BRASS BAND, Open for summer engagement, for shows and other amusements. All sober and reliable mu- siclans with best reference. Will furnish eight or more pieces. New England and Eastern States preferred. MR. L. CHAMBELLI, Mana- ger, 1 Hawthorne St., Everett, Mass. AT LIBERTY —7-PIECE COLLEGE BAND, Larry Harrington’s Orange Pealers, open for engagement during summer vacation in Fast or Middle West. 3 years most popular unit playing out of Syracuse. Write LARRY HAR- RINGTON, 809 Walnut Ave., Syracuse, N. Y. janl5 AT LIBERTY — HOT EIGHT-PIECE, UNION, organized dance orchestra with lady enter- tainer and sixteen instruments want summer work with reliable dance manager. Have cars and well organized unit. Address FULLERS, Miller Apts., Traverse City, Mich. AT LIBERTY—MODERN DANCE ORCHESTRA, five or six refined men. All select men from the world’s largest musicians’ local. Contract must include transportation from New York and return. Wire or write ORCHESTRA, 435 W. 147th St., New York City. JAZZ CLASSMATES, ORIGINALLY MAY- nard’s Co-Eds. Now playing with Joe Ben- nette & Co. on big time, Orpheum. Will be open for summer resort job June 1. Preferably mountains. Must have reliable contracts, no commission jobs considered. Am now using six- piece orchestra, but wish to use larger band. Played Michigan's most popular resort last summer, and can give the highest of references. We are collegiate boys and girls who have played togther a long time and can really entertain. If you want a high-class organization, refined and cultured, write L. L. YN. , Manager- Director. Home address, 1025 Merchant St., Emporia, Kan. TONY CARRIER’S RAMBLER ORCHESTRA at liberty for 1927 summer season. Address 161 Deane St., New Bedford, Mass. TREMONT DANCE ORCHESTRAS BOOKING early for next summer. At liberty June lst. Individual Orchestras, ranging from four to nine men. Now playing in greatest ballrooms of Northeast Only reliable, first-class engage- ments wanted. L. D. TREMONT, N. S. N. C. Union College, Schenectady, N. Y¥ PALM BEACH ORCHESTRA, featuring the famous Kiralfo Bros, versatile novelty comedians. Ovfers from road show managers solicited. Address KIRAL~ FO BROS., General Delivery, New Orleans, La. jan22 WONDERFUL combination of eight. Concert and dance. Doubling various instruments. Includes ballad singer, ‘“‘blues’’ and character entertainer. Now in forty-second week at leading hotel. Available May lst for high-class resort, cafe or hoteL BOX C-120, Billboard, Cincinnati, feb26 AT LIBERTY BILLPOSTERS Se WORD. CASH (First Line Large Black T. 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) fe WORD. CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. WANTS PER- AT LIBERTY—BILLPOSTER. — nt position. Married; sober. If you want circus man don't write State best salary. CHARLES TIPTON, Ironton, 0. AT LIBERTY CIRCUS AND CARNIVAL Se WORD. CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black mn fe WORD. CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less _ 258) Figure Tetal of Werds at One Rate On! DRAYTON, 1 THE JUGGLING CLOWN. A standard act. Now booking indoor circuses, ag fall festivals. Address 2211 East 31st . Kansas City, Mo. _ Jats , ERMA BARLOW’S Circus " Rereo— ” Petite © Ci irrus Treat’ for indoor circuses, ote in Indiana, Hilinois and Ohio. We protert, you against dis- appointment with a bank guarantee for appearance and eatisfaction of our arts We co-operate with you by furnishing Tilustrated Window (Cards and Newspaper Cuts which enable you [9 «how pour patrons that you have “something (lifferent’’ in the amusement line to offer them M. G ZELDO Manager, South Milford, Ind. janl5 it gg peril Punch and Judy, Magic. Onen- . Lecture, ‘ for Circu Vaudeville, Indoor Pe al Can join now. Ticket if over 300 miles. PRINCE MANLY, care Billboard, St. Louts, Mo. Nortk 8t., Fostoria, 0. i: Classified vertisements For Rates see Headings. charges for ads in the Classified columns upon our books. Set in 5%-pt. type without display. No cuts. No borders. We do not place No bills rendered. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY THE COPY. No ad accepted for less than 25 cents. Count every word and combined initials, also numbers in copy, and figure cost at one rate only. Advertisements sent by telegraph will not be inserted unless money is wired with copy. to reject any advertisement and revise copy. in rate without notice. Mail addressed to initials care General , Delivery will now be delivered. We reserve the right “Till forbid’’ otders are without time limit and subject to change FORMS CLOSE THURSDAY, 4:30 P.M., FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK'S ISSUE. THE BILLBOARD PUB. CO., 25-27 Opera Place, Bex 872, Cincinnati, Ohie. AT LIBERTY COLORED PEOPLE WORD, CASH (First Line Large Biack T 2e WORD. CASH (First Line and Name Black ie WORD, CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 3B) Figure Total ef Words at One Rate Only. SOERTY—Coteeed Tenor Banjoist. Experienced ar ut reader. C. B. LANDERS, 1522 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, Il. janl5 A-1 Sousaphonist at Liberty— Dance and hotel orchestra. Young, neat, re- liable and congenial. Union. Wire CARL DAY, 2335 Lakeview Ave., Dayton, O. A-1 Cellist Desires Position — Union. Correct intonation and big tone. Well schooled. Address BOX C-130, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. DRAMATIC ARTISTS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 25c. Werds at One Rate Only. 2e te WORD, ‘ Figure Total of At Liberty—C. Kimball Ris- ley, general business, stock or repertoire. Wire or write 1517 South J St., Tacoma, Wash. = LIBERTY—Walter X. Price. Age, 25; height, 5 t., 9 in.; weight, 140. Stock or repertoire. Ward- + ability, experience. N. 13th St., wom 5 AT LIBERTY MAGICIANS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Tyse) 2e WORD, —_— (First Line and Name Biask Type) te WORD. ( ype) (Ne Ad Less PRINCE RAJAH, THE HINDOO MAGICIAN, will answer questions. Time of act, 20 minutes. Picture houses a_ specialty. W. BROADUS, 25 Hammond St., Roxbury, Mass. AT LIBERTY MISCELLANEOUS Se WORD. CASH (First Line Large Black » 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Biact. ) le WORD, CASH (Smali Type) (Me Ad Less Than ) Figure Total ef W. at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY JANUARY IST — DESIRE steady employment in the amusement line. Age twenty-four. What have you? ELMORE HAWKINS, 420 Fifth St., Helena, —— = an2 AT LIBERTY — RELIABLE SOBER YOUNG man wishes to join vaudeville or burlesque. No experience, but can do parts and willing to learn more. Prefer location in New York City. CHAS. WILLARD, 608 8th Ave., New York City. jan22 SCENIC ARTIST OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGE- ment either dramatic or musical comedy stock. Can join at once. Only first-class propositions considered. Address LEIGH LEON- ARD, 1222 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, Wis. AT LIBERTY M. P. OPERATORS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) wor 2e D, MC ASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te WORD, CASH (Small T e) (Ne Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Tetal of W at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY—Movie Operator, school graduate, on Power’s and Simplex. Will take job anywhere. Union, no objection. Age 21; single. ROBERT SCHUKRAFT, 3731 Garland, Detroit, Mich. janl5 AT LIBERTY—Operator, 26 years’ experience; repair and keep your organ in tune. Best of references. Married. Will locate anywhere. H. A. TEMPLE- TON, Box 95, St. Joseph, Mich. jan22 AT LIBERTY MUSICIANS Se wens, CASH (First Line Large Biack Type) 2e WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Biack Type) le Word, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than Be) Figure Tetal ef Werds at One Rate Only. A-1 Clarinet, Doubling Eb Sax. Union, single, age 26. Road and theatre experience. JOE PATRICK, Henry- etta, Okla. A-1 Drummer — All Lines; also sings specialties. Sight reader, plenty rhythm, young, union, tuxedo, gold outfit. Consider anything. DRUMMER, 103 West 24 St., North Platte, Neb. A-1 Trap Drummer — Dance, concert and theatre experience. Xylophone and Tympani. Read and fake; union. H. B., VOORHEES, Navajo Apts., Sarasota, Fla. A-1 Trumpet—Positively Com petent vandeville, pictures. Tone. attack, alert: union, married. age 34 H. SHAFER, Ge eral Delive ery. Jacksonville, Fla. janis A1 BB Sousaphone—Young: sight read anything. Experienced. Ref- erences. Address H. B. HARTLEY, West A-1 Trumpet—Experienced in all lines. Prefer location. Can come at once. Address TRUMPET, 504 East Green, Cham- paign, Il. jan22 A-1 Violinist Leader at Lib- erty for first-class picture theatre. Large library. Produce prologues and novelties. Pic- tures cued correctly. Union, young and neat appearance. No grind. Can furnish firgt-class musicians. References the very best. Address VIOLINIST-LEADER, Box 266, Sieasaehenen 8S. C. jani5 Absolutely Competent Violin- ist, well routined in all lines, at liberty January 10. Address BOX 432, Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York City. Alto Sax., Doubling Soprano, some Clarinet. Trouped five years. Prefer good location. Age 26. At liberty January lzth. Write or wire — ae SAX., General Delivery, Jamestown, N. Alto Sax. Team, Doubling Sopranos, desires steady job with reliable band. Full combination preferred. Fakers lay off. Good tones, fair readers, college men, tuxedos; Olsen style. Troupe or locate. Four years dance work. Both 22 years old. misrepresent, we don’t. MUSICIANS, P. 0O. Box 684, 605 W. Nash St., Wilson, N. C. At Liberty — A-1 Trumpet. Experienced pit and dance. Union. BOX C-127, Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. At Liberty—Violinist Leader; Wife Pianist. Union. Thoroughly experi- enced vaudeville or pictures Large picture library. Theatre closed reason this ad. Best references. Joint or single. Address VIOLIN. IST, 904 8S. 4th, Moberly, Mo. At Liberty—A-1 Trombonist and BBb Sousaphone. Experienced dance and show. Neat, young, nnion. Will separate. Address ARNOLD BURKE, and HERMAN MINUTH, Commercial Hotel, Fort Worth, Tex. jan22 At Liberty — Violinist. 12 years’ experience pictures and vaudeville will take side man job. Union. JACK RUDOLPH, care Billboard, Chicago. jan22 At Liberty—A-1 Alto Sax.. Banjo and Drums. Sax. doubles Soprano and some Clarinet. Read fair and play hot hokum. Banjo and Drums read and fake. All played together all season. Neat, reliable and con- genial. Would like to work together. If you want reference we can give it. Gold instru- ments. Wire SAXOPHONIST, Waverly Cab- aret Orchestra, Waverly Hotel, Minot, N. D. At Liberty—Rhythm Banjoist. Take hot choruses. Experienced, reference, union, tuxedo, sober, reliable. Now working, but can join on wire. Unreliable manager cause of ad. Only reliable Ham bands lay off. Wire board, Cincinnati. managers answer. BOX ©-117, Bill- At Liberty—Real Dance Fid- die. Hot single string and double stop, Goo fus style. Wonderful four-string harmony and real dance rhythm. Also play legitimate, Only reliable reply. Write VIOLINIST, Rox C-111, eare Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. janl5 At Liberty — Violin Leader. Young, congenial, large modern library. Thoroughly experienced best vandevilie and picture bouses. Wire or write LEADER, 125 N. Lake Ave., Sioux Falls, 8. D. jan22 At Liberty — A-1 Vaudeville ana picture drummer. Thoroughly expert- enced Tymps, Bells, Traps, Bte. Union. HARRY MA GEE, 316 State St., Elkhart, Ind. BBb Sousaphone—Fast Dance man. Location only. Salary high. m. weeks’ notice necessary. Age 22, ay SOUSAPHONE, Y. M. C. A., South Re "ud, “nd Budd Nordstrom — Teno r Saxophonist. Good tone, union. Double So- prano. Can join first-class ba Sales, in nd immediately Cellist — Desires Theatre _ hotel engagement. Several years’ experience in both. BOX 0-128, Billboard, Cincinnatj. o Cellist — Exceptional Ability and tone. 14 years’ experience ya and pictures. Thoroughly routined. sper own solos. Married and reliable. Union. Box C-114, Billboard, Cincinnati. jan2? Cellist—A-1. Thoroughly Ex. Ex. perienced in all lines. Reliable, union. Want good-paying, steady engagement; anywhere. BOX ©-100, Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. jan22 Drummer — Dance or Legiti- mate. Can sing or dance. Union. Wire write GORDON LIE, Progress, Pa. sili Ernie Link, Dance Drummer; age 24. Wxperience recording bands. Real rhythm, plenty licks, hot cymbal and cut them clean. Sing some, neat appearance, be = refer. ence. Join immediately. NIE LIN 1106 Ellis Bivd., Cedar Rapids, Ia. > Flute and Piccolo, Doubling Alto Saxophone, at, liberty. Thoroughly ex- rienced, reliable theatre man, LOUIS LAUSS, Leland Ave., Plainfield, N. J. janis Fred Karch, Organist, at Lib- erty. Experienced. Large unit organ essen tial. Fifteen years’ experience. Only first. run theatres considered. Prefer large cities. Good salary expected. Can open engagement on short notice. Address to 508 South Pike St., Shelbyville, Ind. Oboe Wishes Theatre Engage- ment. Experienced in opera, theatre and symphony. Address JULES SCHOEN, 863 La Salle 8St., Chicago, Ill. jand Organist—Good Picture Man. 20-G PORTLAND HOTEL, Washington, D. ¢ Organist — Clever Picture player. Experienced, agreeable. Good li- brary. MISS ORGANIST, Broadway Theatre, Danville, Va. Singing Banjoist—Read, Ar. fange some; age 22. Three years’ experience. Personality and appearance. F. N. GRETEN, New Hampton, Ia: Tenor Saxophonist, Doubling Alto, Soprano and Clarinet. Gold instruments. Formerly with one of the foremost recording orchestras. Can join reliable band on short notice. Read anything and plenty hot. SAX0O- PHONIST, Box 577, Lebanon, Ind. Theatre Organist and Pianist. Fine library. Good references. Organ posi- tion preferred. Union. ORGANIST, 3232 Park- wood Ave., Toledo, 0. Theatre Drummer—10 Years’ experience. Tympani, Bells, Marimba, Cathe- dral Chimes. Union and reliable. Steady position essential. BOX C-114, Billboard, Cin- cinnati. Trombone — Experienced and reliable. Theatre preferred. W. M. SAW- YER, 218 E. Wiley Ave., Bluffton, Ind. d. jan2a Trombonist -—— Vaudeville or or pictures preferred. TROMBONIST, 114 Green St., Lancaster, Pa. jan Trombone — Theatre or Re- sponsible dance bunch. Happy New Year to friends. ROBT, E. DALZIEL, What Cheer, Ia. A-1 HOT DANCE DRUMMER — WANT JOB with stock company or traveling dance * chestra. Read or fake. All letters answere Age 22. SCHALK, Mobridge, 8. D janl® A-1 ORGANIST—VERSATILE, EXPERIENCED picture player. Double Piano, Union, large library. Prefer South, but go anywhere. LOVISE WITHROW, 129 Market St.. J ack- sonville, Fla. atic A-1 VIOLINIST—GOOD CLEAR TONE by tune. Hotel. pictures, vaudeville, come’) burlesqne. No triflers Congenital, str! 2d temperate. Moderate distance. Replies er nings. VIOLINIST, 300 Marke St., Auburn. ee. als A-1 TROMBONE—YOUNG MAN. UNION. ss peri need in Vaudeville, Picture Thealr: I. LEIBEL, 53 Hast 1024 St., New York | fanz? ABSOLUTELY CAPABLE ORGANIST WANTS steady position. Go anywhere. Fr male 1s ion. BOX O©-107, Billboard, Cincinnati jan AT LIBPRTY—VIOLINIST. EXPERIENCE? in all lines of business; lead or side; Une”, library. H. ROBERTSON, Farmington, 1!) A &eioam Rio: =- =Qrcs? pi wm | OoOz7 Riss” mS - 4a we) °F w&iwmw bmi eterna bm ee —~ =&i_2ac2 h& i “222 > | > J @ oF- wSswiefS® 4s Mim « f ©@2 ee @a¢0eciws @ wat sf weet ee a ee an 6 ee @ aT | || er a | — ——————— =|——— a a — |__| __--——— == ‘f=== ie | ee SS ee
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| id, teed ee ee | MAN, DOUBLING BARITONE — a pe — Experienced in dance band, thea- “and sax quartette. Age 22; sober; reliable; SAXOPHONIST, 55 East Dunedin Rd., ‘ o. tnx Colut at, ‘LIBERTY A FIRST-CLASS CLARINET egitimate pictures and vaudeville, SCHMIDT. 1118 Clifton Blvd., Cleve- og janis AT ‘LIBERTY—A-l CELLIST; AGE 30; EX- sionced in all lines. Fair reader; union; own ixedo. Wishes a position in picture not ndeville, club or hotel. Prefer to ao. in New York State or vicinity. Address CELLIST WALLERT SARHEIM, 414 52d St., Brooklyn, AT T LIB ERTY—ORGANIST, PICTURE PLAYER. Experienced young man desires change. Large tbrar popular music, played right. Union. , soos furnished. Address BOX O-110, care Rillboard, Cincinnati, O. febi12 sedatiiaitakel AT LIBERTY—A-1 TEAM, CLARINET AND Rassoon, both doubling Alto and Tenor Saxo- phones. Union. Go anywhere. Address BOX ¢, «: are Billboard, St. Louis, Mo. jan29 ORGANIST—12 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE: NON- union; male; married; age 32. Large library of standard, classic and popular music am plays it. Good organ, theatre and ordinary good treatment expected. Least salary $410.00 week. Not a would-be organist, but a first- class one that takes interest in my work and gives the best all the time. Not over three hundred miles from Louisville, Kentucky. Un reliable managers need not reply. BOX C- 118, care Billboard, Cincinnati. ORGANIST—IS THERE ANYWHERE IN THIS great country an opening for a hizh-class pic- ture organist; also versatile orchestra pianist. Gentleman in question is playing now in a big New York house, but wishes to return to a smaller town. State everything in letter or telegram. BOX 431, Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York City. jan2- SOUSAPHONIST AT LIBERTY. UNION; Tux.; young and sober. Wan's location. Will troupe. ire or write BOX C-168, Billboard. Cincinnati. jan29 STRING BASS, AGE 28, UNION, MARRIED, desires location. BOX ‘53, Greenville, a a an AT AT LIBERTY—A-1 BANJOIST. AM A FEA- ture singer and entertainer. Young, union, neat and congenial, At liberty February Ist. Thoroughly reliable. BOX C-112, Billboard, Cincinnati, O janls AT LIBERTY — LADY TRUMPETER. NEW York location. Address BOX 430, anes 1560 Broadway, New York City. febd AT LIBERTY AFTER JANUARY 16TH — LONIS CONNOR, Dance Pianist. Three years directing own band at LeClaire Hotel, Moline, ll. One year with Earl Fuller's N. Y. Band. Thoroughly experienced in dance work. = personal reasous for leaving band, Nothing permanent proposition considered, Wire p--. LeClaire Hotel, Moline, Il. AT LIBERTY—TRUMPET. Dance. Legitimate. Eight — DILTS, 5946 Pra THEATRE OR ears’ experience. e Ave., Chicago, janl AT LIBERTY—OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN Player. Experienced symphony and theatre. Married man; union. Age 34. Good tone and intonation. Also double Violin. Can play good First Violin in @ny orchestra. Box C-126, care Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. AT LIBERTY—VIOLINIST LEADER, THOR- oughly experienced in high-class vaudeville and pictures. Excellent library. Gentleman. Good appearance, sober and conscientious. Married: union. I do not misrepresent. Age 34. BOX ©-125, care Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. AT LIBERTY — FINE TRUMPET PLAYER. Experienced in pictures and vaudeville. Ex- cellent tone and intonation. Neat appearance; sober. Union. BOX C-124, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. AT LIBERTY—TRUMPET FOR VAUDEVILLE or pictures. Excellent ¢one and intonation. Have had years of experience in high-class theatres and have been with some of the best known orchestras in the country. Neat appear- ance, sober, age 34; union. I do not mis- represent. Only steady engagement considered, - MUSICIAN, 641 South Ave., Spring- e o. AT LIBERTY—VIOLINIST LEADER. LARGE library. Experienced in vaudeville and pic- tures. Can also furnish excellent Trompet Player. Only eteady engagement considered. Both married; ages 34 and 35, respectively. Union; A. F. of M. Prefer ¢he South, but will consider anything good elsewhere. BOX -123, care Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. — AT LIBERTY — EXPERIENCED double Tenor Banjo; union, _—/, 12 Set ubert &t., Binghamton, N. Y. TENOR SAX MAN, DOUBLING SOPRANO SAX and Clarinet. Good legitimate man. Can read well. Nice tone and can team. Not a hokum man, but can play hot arrangements effec- tively. Wants work with well established dance orchestra. Prefer working in large combina- tion. No road work considered. Prefer hotel job in large city. Union, 26 years of age, married, gold instruments. I only wish to hear from reliable men who can exchange ref- erences with me. Don’t wire, write. MUSI- CIAN, 4685 Poppleton, Omaha, Neb. TROMBONIST — EXPERIENCED ALL LINES; union; age 26. Just closed with Keith vaudeville act. Have tuxedo. Can join on wire. L SMITH, 559 Dorr St., Toledo, 0. WHO CAN PLACE EXPERIENCED DANCE and vaudeville drummer? Play good sock rhythm, read and fake. Prefer location, but will troupe. Long jump artists lay off. Have good appearance, nice outfit and guarantee satisfaction. Write or wire GENE HAMILTON, 1810 9th Ave., Grinnell, la. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 55 AT LIBERTY PARKS AND FAIRS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 20 WORD, CASH (Firet Line and Name Black Type) 's WORD, CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Loss Than 25¢) Figure Total of Worde at one Rate Only. Bonette Brothers, Aeronauts. Bradford, N. H febi2 COMEDY CHARACTER CLOWNING FOR Parks or street, Punch and Judy, ventriloquist comedy magic, afterpieces, singing and dancing specialties for kiddie shows. I build up busi- ness. Can manage. Don't wait, I never lay off Write or wire LEW WARD, 4308 Market S'., Philadelphia, Pa. Jan22 PETE CORNALLA TROUPE, FOUR cIRCUS Acts, at liberty, fairs, indoor shows. Address Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. febi2 WOOD, THE GREAT SWIMMING EXHIBI- tionist. Seventh season. New features. Ex- — ghues yo for parks and oEnran = sorts or information write FREDERICK THOMPSON, 70 Manhattan St., ee a THE LA CROIX (Lady and Gentleman)—Novelty Trapeze Artists, now booking Indoor Circus and Bazaars, etc., engagements. A real act. Address 1304 Walton Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind. febS AT LIBERTY PIANO PLAYERS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 28 WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) fe WORD, CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total ef Words at ene Rate Only. At Liberty—Hot Dance Pian- ist and Drummer. Young, neat and con- genial. Will go anywhere. Tuxedos. Join at once. Address BOX 58, Northfork, W. Va. —— Friendly Vaudevillians you've got a gag that I use.’ NE thing I notice about American vaudevillians is the friendly way they borrow one another’s material. have also the same faculty for friendship. One man I played with on this side paid Joe Jackson the compliment of borrowing his whole act. A good gag is operated on the catch-as-catch-can principle. One new wrinkle is to watch the acts on ahead of you the first day, got anything worth having you go up to him and say, It’s more than likely that he has borrowed it from someone else (especially if it is a very good one), and his conscience just permits him to smile guiltily. That gives you an alibi if you should meet him later and you are also working the gag. This is quite a splendid idea and much better than sending a postcard to yourself and keeping it till you find something good to write on it; then proving by the date of the postmark how long you have been working the particular bit. —A. C. ASTOR, in The Stage (London.) I know a few Englishmen who and if one has “Hey, d’you know ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————) AT LIBERTY VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Largs Black Type) 20 WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) fe WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figere Tetal ef words at one Rate Gaty. At Liberty—A- 1 Catcher. Fly- ing return act catche rmeriy of the Wonder Act. Some exy a in casting art; also capable hand balancer. Heig ht, 5 ft., 7%; weight, 165; well developed. :== te | —E— _ | ee ee ee eee \ (| j | ———}, Ma
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Wh, 56 The Billboard, January Auction, Bankrupt, Salvage, Rummage Sales. Enormous profits. Particulars free. Oldest, largest, original headquarters. 1608 “SOUTH HALSTED, Chicago. tf Agents—Gold Sign Letters for store windows. 500% profit. Free samples. METALLIC LETTER co” 442 N. Olark, ~— cago. Bankrupt and Rummage Sales. Make $50.00 daily. We start you, furnishing everything. CLIFCROS, 609 Division, Chic rao. Big Profits Second-Hand Clothing. Handling Our We also start you in this business. Experience unnecessary. AMER- ICAN JOBBING HOUSE, Dept. 10, 2036 Grand Ave., Chicago, jan29 Biggest Little Thing Out— Universal Household Device. Used in the home day in and day out. Big money-making harvest to agents. Write for particulars. CONDON, 120 High Street, Boston, Mass, Don’t Sell for Others. Employ agents yourself, Make your own products Toilet Articles, Household Specialties, ete. 500% profit. We furnish everything and show you how. Valuable booklet free. Write at once NATIONAL §5& geo LABORA- TORIES, 1942 W. Broad, Richmond, Va. Dress Wholesaler Sacrifices model samples. Chance for hustler. HIRSCH’ Broadway, New York. "S, 467 Go Into Business for Yourself operating our New System Specialty Candy Factories, Jome or small room anywhere; wholesale or retail. Me® and women, oppor- tunity to earn $50 to $150 weekly. Valuable candy book free. Drawer 98, East Intensifiers — 724 St.. Utica, N. Y. New Invention, Big Seller— 100% profit. Liquid Quick Mend for hosiery and fabrics. Every woman buys. Hundred other fast sellers. J. E. JOHNSON CO., Dept. 1449, 6145 Wentworth Ave., Chicago. jan29 New and Rebuilt Shoes Are fast sellers for agents and dealers. Write for attractive prices. PETTY, aaeeet o. an22 Razor Men—Big Money With S. S. Razor Strop Dressing. Greatest demon- strator on earth. Razor men and pitchmen, send 2c for sample. 8. S. MFG. CO., Monroe, lowa. Starting With an Investment of $1.00 in November, 1922, Warren Cobb has built a permanent paying business whose sales amounted to over $20,000 in one year. Our proposition sells to everyone using tires. One sale per day means easy street. Fleet owners buy hundreds An amazing invention that eliminates 95% of all ordinarr tire trouble and makes one tire last the life of two. Exclusive territory; no capital required. It is an interesting story; do you want to know more? Write JOHN B. JUDY, Box 966, Dayton, O. 300” Profit—Whirlwind Sell- ing Household, Store, Office Necessity. Fast repeater. Free sample. CHAPMAN COMPANY, Room 100, 332 East 3lst, Kansas City, Mo. & A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN MAKING W. HILLYER RAGSDALE, Orange, N. J. Columbia jan29 Sparkling Glass Name and Number Plates, Checkerboards, Signs. Big book and sample E. PALMER, AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE TO SELL the Handycap Milk Bottle Openers and Cov- ers. Dandy side line. Write for sample. HAN- DYCAP Co., Mdse. Dept., Irvington, N. J. jan29x free. 501 Wooster, Ohio. tf AGENTS, DEMONSTRATORS — IT’S NEW and will net you big profits. Sell United No-Cement Tube Patch and Self-Vulcanizing Tire Plasters Tremendous demand; quick sales. UNITED PATCH CO., Covington, Ky. im jan22 AGENTS—SELL THE BEST MILK BOTTLE Cap on the market. No competition. Demon- tration sells nine out of ten. Free exclusive territory. Sample 35c. Write LOCK BOX 1281, Chicago. jan22 AGENTS, DEMONSTRATORS TO SELL LATO- nia Ejector Forks, the teat eee ntensil. Every housewife THE LATONIA CUTLERY CoO., nwingten, Ky. feb5 Writ 43, Cy hi uys. Desk AGENTS — nage — PITCH MEN wanted everywher o handle Akaw 7 & Genuine Indian Cold Vi for head colds, head- aches, neuralgia and cheater icted nostrils, le in- hale, it never fails; instant relief unconditional ly guaranteed both to you and your customers. Trial dozen, $1.25; Gross, $12.00, retails $236.00; your profit $24.00—200 per cent. Its smell is what makes it sell Medicine and Piteh Men, this article is unequaled in its quality and fast sales. Send for gross or trial dozen today and get in on the big money. For everyone is subject to bad colds—they look, they sme!) and they buy. Akawalla’s Genuine Indian Cold Vine, it can’t be beat. We do not ship C. O. D. Send money order and be safe. AKA- WALLA VEGETABLE LABORATORY, Dept. %, 1903 Beaver Ave,, North Side, Pittsburgh, I’a, febd 15, 1927 AGENTS — SELL AUTOMATIC TOOTHPICK Dispensers to restaurants. DEKOFF, 1434 W. 15th St., Chicago, II. febs AGENTS—SEND FOR CATALOG OF RUBBER Goods. Big, complete line Aprons, Baby Goods, Sponges, Sanitary Garments, Gloves, Rubber Rugs, Chair Cushions, Shopping Bags, te. 47 Qualit y Rubber Products, all wonder- ful sellers. $60.00 a week is easy. Deal direct with factory at Rubber Center, Credit given. Write today. KRISTEE MFG. CO., 51 Bar St., Akron, 0. MEDICINE AGENTS, NOTE THIS!—$1 PACK- age Indian Herbs (soluble), $1 dozen; $9 gross. Attractive package. Sample, 10¢ CHAS, FINLEY, Druggist, 4151 Olive, St Louis, Mo. janis MIRRORS RESILVERED AT HOME—COSTS less 5 cents per square foot; you charge 75 cents, Immense profits plating auto parts, reflectors, tableware, stoves; refinishing metal ware, ete. Outfits furnished, Details free, Write SPRINKLE, Plater, 5, Marion, ba! e bi2x AGENTS—THE FLASHER BUTTON (SIZE 25c piece) makes electric lights and signs auto- matic twinklers. Sells everybody everywhere, Sample and details, 25¢c. Money as hw de- sired. WERTZ & CO., Fairmont, w. AGENTS—GREATER PROFITS, YEAR ROUND sales. Complete, guaranteed line Dress and Work Shirts, Overalls, Coveralls, Work Pants, Playsuits. $10-$25 daily easy. We show you, Complete outfit free. NIMROD SHIRT CO., Dept. 43, 4922-28 Lincoln Ave., Chicago. AGENTS — NEW ARTICLE. WOMEN DE- lighted. Write today for free sample. DE pues. 1036 W. 90th St., Los Angeles, Calif. AGENTS—MAKE A DOLLAR AN HOUR, SELL new kind of Sharpeners. Sharpens all knives and tools quickly. Demonstrating sample free, PREMIER MFG. COMPANY, Dept. 143, De- troit, Mich. AMAZING OFFER! — $5.00 GEM FOR $1.00! To prove our claim that the new Mexican Blu-Flash Gem (guaranteed 20 years) positively matches the finest genuine diamond side by side we will send on approval to any Billboard salesman a selected, perfect, extra brilliant, first water, l-karat gem, catalog price $5.00. Send no money. On receipt pay postman de- posit of only $1.00 (no more to pay), keep gem 3 days, and if not perfectly satisfied return for quick refund of deposit. This marvelous gem is selling like wildfire. Enormous profits for live Billboard salesmen! Sells on sight! Free catalog with free $5 Sample Case Proposition. Write today. Postal will do. MEXICAN GEM IMPORTING COMPANY, Box N, NOTICE, PITCHMEN.—WE CARRY A OOM- plete line of Pitchmen’s Tools and Tricks. ILLINOIS MAGIC SHOP, 18 West Delaware Place, Chicego. DEMONSTRATORS, what a seller NOTICE — AGENTS, Street Men. Brand-new. Oh, at 25c and 0c everywhere. Territory free. Sample, 10c. Don't miss this one. Millions to be sold. NU-WAY SPECIALTY, Baker Bldg., Erie, Pa. OIL PAINTINGS, LANDSCAPES, ws NOV- elties. Write for prices. ERPRISE, 349% 19th St., Milwavkee, = PERFUMES IN ATTRACTIVE PACKING bee demonstrators. Five-fifty gross; samples twenty-five cents. BAER & CO., Minneapo! is, Minn. ae RELIABLE SALESLADIES WANTED TO SELL Made-to-Measure Dresses, Suits. Lingerie di- rect. HOSLETT SILK COMPANY, Green Bay, Wis. SELL BETTER QUALITY ALI-WOOL MADE- To-Order Suits at $31.50. Profitable new field for men who are conscientious and dependable. No experience necessary. Full or part time; $45 to $100 weekly and liberal bonus. Com- missions paid in advance. We furnish hand- some large swatch samples ot a Seok in- structions free. Write W. Z, 161 W. Harrison, Dept. A-417, abe jan22 $10 DAILY SILVERING MIRRORS, PLATING and refinishing lamps, reflectors, autos, beds, chandeliers by new method. Outfits furnished. BEAUTIFUL REGISTERED BULL Bulldogs. 501 ROCKWOOD, Fe E ots; ___Jundx a $12. 00 DOZEN; D¢ DoGs pies, $3.00 up; Monkeys, Ferre AND, a mals, SOUTHERN PET SHOP, Win ston- Salem, N., jan2 CANARIES, GRAND LOT, 10. Round Brass Dome Cages, m 0 DOZEN; dozen; Half Moon Brass Stands, full size dandies, $21.00 dozen; Full Moon Brass Sta nds. full size, $30.00 loze n. We ship Canaries Cages, Supplies, Puppies apa Pets everywt oo Terms, half cash, balance €. 0. D, PET SHOPS, St. Louis, Mo. NATIONAL CANARIES, $10.00 DOZEN; $75.00 HUNDRED. Bargain—Cages of every dese ription; Pup- pies, Pets, ete., of every description. Ship everywhere, NATIONAL PET HOPS, st Louis, Mo. . DEEP-SEA WONDERS FOR PIT SHOWS, ALL specimens stuffed and dried: Balloon Fis) $1.00; Porcupine Fish, $1.00; Cow Fish, $1.00: Flying Fish, $1.00; Bat Fish, $1.00; Trigger Fish, $1.00; Moon Fish, $1.00; Sea Hors $1.00; Horn Toad, $1.00; Stingray, $1.50: Dog Fish, $1.50; Shark, $2.00; Sea Star, $1.90: Horseshoe Crab, $1.00; Alligators. $1.50 up: man fr. specimens, Send for catalog’ JOSEPH FLEISCHMAN, 1105 Franklin, Tags. a feb12 GUINEA PIGS, $1.00 EACH — THOMAS BLANCHARD, JACK RABBIT, $2.50; COTTONTAIL, $1 Ship quick. WEBB, Protection, Kan. jan2°x LOOK!—TWO FRENCH JET BLACK POOp. ADDRE Hopkinton, Ia. 8s les, imported, year old. females; wery suit. able for training or breeding. Price £50) each Beautiful Young Male Fox Terrier; wonderful somersault dog; price, $75. Can be seen 4002 NORTH 13T Philadelphia. Y2 WOLF, ‘2 SHEPHERD ( (FEMALE) — _ Dandy pet. $15.00. EDGAR HUNT, Barron, Wis. jan2d Mon- | Write GUNMETAL CO., Ave. G, Decatur, Il | $60-—MALE DOG. ADDS, SUBTRACTS. MUL. . . ; tiplies, divides, other tricks. DOROT terey, Calif. janis febl2 | rRWIN, Box 324, Louisville, Miss. ur American Popular Music Leads World Rochester, N. Y., Jacobi said. nacle, different, of course, popular admission, for our serious music. an unbelievable rhythmic urge. HE American composer was given his due at the closing sessions of the T annual convention of the Music Teachers’ two weeks ago, and feceived for his own a share of the praise given his European predecessors and contemporaries. American popular music leads the world today, New York City, told the convention, suggesting that in it composers may find the very qualities they have been seeking for serious work. “There is a field of music in which we Americans have excelled,” Mr. “Why be ashamed of it? It is popular music. flowering in the lovely tunes of Stephen Foster. in the stirring Sousa marches. it is our popular musie which leads the world. “Here perhaps are the very qualities which we are seeking in vain It has a wonderful humor light-hearted sophistication and sometimes an amazing refinement. The orchestration is National — —— Association in | Frederick Jacobi, of It had its first It reached another pin- And today, by and intense vitality, a It has sometimes quite dazzling and of a technical expertness which we serious musicians might well be proud to possess. ” The music critics Felix Borowski, treatment of native musicians is indubitably fair, of Chicago, declared in a paper read in his absence. Mr. Borowski advocated the establishment of a definite course of experimental reviewing for would-be critics. Dr. Harold L. Butler, of Syracuse University, was re-elected president of the association. be held December 28, 29 and 30. Minneapolis was selected for the 1927 convention, to ———————————————_—>>>_—~=~=x{[—r_—~_z=za=anz=a=_e__————— LY)? DISTRICT SALESMEN MAKE $30.00 A DAY taking orders for Goodwear Tailored-To- Measure Clothes at sensational new low price. $25.00 sales outfit free. Exclusive territory. Prefer married man, 30 years old or over and permanent resident in district. Address Dept. 799, GOODWEAR CHICAGO, INC., 844 West Adams, Chicago. jan2o FINE GRADE TYPEWRITER RIBBON—SELL for $1.00. Give our premium free and make 50c. Steady repeat business. Sample, etc., MWe. Address HOPPER M. O. S., 1937 No. Hoyne, Chicago, Il. GET OUR FREE SAMPLE CASE — TOILET Articles, Perfumes and Specialties. Wonder- fully profitable. LA DERMA CO., Dept. RK, St. Louis. jean29 HIGH-GRADE VINEGAR FOR 10c GALLON— Make this Vinegar yourself with Vinegar Bees. Bees, $1, postpaid. FRANK SHILLING, 10172 Dueber, Canton, 0. IS $10.50 A DAY WORTH A 2-CENT STAMP? ‘or complete information write to FRANCIS T. MANION, F. & M.. Liquid Heater Co., Wilmington, Del, JOBBERS, AGENTS, DEMONSTRATORS—NEW line hand-made Straw Novelties. Seventeen sample line and prices for $1.15. QUINONES, the Novelty King, Box 781, Mayaguez, Porto Rico MAKE BIG MONEY WITHOUT PEDDLING— No outfits or junk. Free particulars. ELITE, a6 Elizabeth St.. New York, jan20x No DULL ‘TIMES SELLING "FOOD, ‘PEOPLE must eat. Federal distributors make big money: $3,000 yearly and up. No capital or experience needed. Guaranteed sales Unsold goods may be returned. We furnish you with sample case, license and free samples for customers Sure repeat orders. Exclusive territory. Ask now! FEDERAL PURE FOOD CO,, 0-2807 Archer, Chicago tt SURE EDGE IS A SCIENTIFICA pared Razor Strop Dressing. pe - market. That smooth, keen edge. HOO good elean shaves in every package. Se nd 2he for sample. Agents wanted. Ww rite JNO. R. HARRISON, 4414 Ocoee St., Cleve land, Tenn. WANT DISTRIBUTING AGENT FOR HAN. slick, powdered hand soap. Removes any- thing from hands Everybody a customer Sample free. SOLAR PRODUCTS co., D- — 8. Troy, Chicago. WE START YOU WITHOUT A DOLLAR _ > Soaps, Extracts, Perfumes, Toilet Goods, xperience unnecessary. CARNAT . Dept. 1080, St. Louis, =e X= $11.50 PROFIT ON 50c OUTFIT COMPLETE— Hair Tonic in powder form. Si mply add water and bottle. Everything furnished. CAS COMPANY, 1043 Washington, Boston, i tf $25.00 DAILY SELLING RAINCOATS AND Slickers, 2.9. Newest green, ete. Outfit free. ELLIOTT BRADLEY, 241 675 a 5, Chicag ago. $25 DAILY ADVANCED — Colored Slickers, $2.95, delivery. SUPER BUILT. colors red, Commissions Van Buren, blue, daily. Dept. _jan29 ‘SEL LING $10.00 Outfit free. 24-hour Box 453, Chicago. was po |) ANIMALS, BIRDS AND PETS. 6e WORD, CASH. 8c WORD, CASH. Figure Total of Werds at One Rate Only. For Sale—100 Buffaloes, Al) ages; Deer, Elk, Bear, all kinds 4 i- 9g E. JOHNSON AUCTION 0. pt ton, . ALLIGATOR, 9 FEET, STUFFED, $7500. JOSEPH FLEISCHMAN, 1105s Franklin, ‘ febl2 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Ge WORD, CASH. WO ADV. LESS THAN 250. Be WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Tetal of Werds at One Rate Only. Don’t Worry About Troubles, diffienities, ete. For advice and prompt ac- tion regarding all legal matters or money due consult LAWYER ALLACE, 2206 Michicgn Ave., Chicago, Il. jan29 LAWYER LEONARD, WALTON BUILDING, Huntington, W. Va. Correspondence solicited. fedl® ATTRACTIONS WANTED 7e WORD, CASH. WO ADV. LESS THAN 256. Se WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. __ Ftewe Total of Werde at One Rate Only. WANTED — RIDES, “CONCESSIONS. SEVEN- day park. SODUS POINT AMUSEMENT COo., 131 E. 16th St., Paterson, N. J jan22 WANTED — WATER. ‘PANTOMIME ACTS. Man with bell for water disappearing act, fiying ballet, «kating act, Arab tombling act. MAVOGE CIRCUS, Billboard, New York. BOOKS 6e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25. Be WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Tetal ef Words at One Rate Only. BOOK 500 MONEY-MAKING FORMULAS. _— ite. FEARS PRESS, Alabama City a. jauts FOUR BOOKS—JUJITSU, the Great, The $1.00; HERRMANN Goldaton's Magic 1916, $1.5 TaVellmas V aude ville Budget, Tic Stamy ie list. CALDWELL, 41 Kenwood, Brookline, Mass. THE ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY BLUE Rook, the World's Book of Vandeville Agencies, one dollar. PEOPLE'S BANK 7 Be. Philadelphia, 2 SPIRITUALISM — SIXTEEN PAGES OF IN- spration, Postpeid, ten cents. OBERMAN COMPANY, Box 1268. Chicago. janis ? BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Ge WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 8e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST Line. Figure Total of Werds at One Rate Only. Benjamin Hirsch, Theatrical realty broker. Theatres erected, financed and leased. Money wanted for cilt-edge mort- gages and construction loans. 636 Warren St. Roxbury, Mass. jan? Dallas (Tex.) Mail Address, $2 monthly. RUSSELL, Box 266. Texas Mailing List—450 Live agents. Guaranteca 95%. Price $5. Limited sale. DIXIE AGENCIES, Box 200, Dallas, Te, jan22 od Milwaukee Mail Address, $2 Air Mail, $3. Prompt. ‘WISCONSIN 721 Caswell Block. apes month; UREAU, Sell Pro-Tex- Chex, a Check protector. Sample and details, 25c rants STEIN BROS., Santa Cruz, Calif. jants INCH DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT, ENT, 100 MAG agines, year, $32. WOOD'S POPULA® Atlantic City. ~~ a — ) | ee ee - | ——— | — | ct — ay Sl Es ‘| es ; +} = Ve Tei
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77 ©S: ami aT Rit (om. i s BIG MAIL AND BARGAIN OF- monsTx0US Re Box 182-B, Wellington, bt an — SoUND INCOME—RUN YOUR OWN FEAR, ROUND make $30.00 to $50.00 a week og on full-time ae are time; much more —— Man y of our operators make several pol cand dollars yearly. Wonderful opnor- = Write for particulars. SPECIALTY ure. CO., Dept. 10, 724 No. Racine Ave. jan22 chicago New Year’s Special — Make (recipe) for Depilatory (3) Hair Removers, powder, paste, regular price $2.50 each; $1.00. Mystie Carpet Cleaner, regular price 2.50, for ™ cents. Kor-Nof (corn cure), 2.50, for 50 cents. Any 3 above, $1.00 Catalog, 4 cents (stamps). FORMULA RE- SEARCH BUREAU Pox 426, Kast Liberty, Pa. big money; real profits. making Tested Formulas remedies, preparations. liquid, all three for 114 So. Sheridan Ave., o4 “WORDS, 355 RURAL WEEKLIES, $14.20. 'ADMEYER, 4112B Hartford, St. —— Me. an2¢ 1 ST OF BUYERS’ NAMES—1,000, $5.00; 121 us D. RANDLE, General Delivery, Connel aevilte, Pa. CARTOONS So WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢ Je WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE Finer LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. A 2 PROGRAM OF 10 ORIGINAL CARTOON for vaudeville drawn in color, $2.00 CARTOONIST MEAD, 2578 EB. Sth St., Clev ‘land, O. BALDA'’S TRICK CARTOONS, RAG PICTURES Stunts (no stamps). ond _ rforated Sheets for vaudeville and all ptertainments. Catalog free. BALDA ART SERVICE, Oshkosh, Wis. janis BE A RAPID-FIRE TRICK CARTOONIST. 220 buys complete yo including 40) Clever Cartoon Stunts. le fre ‘e. Dept BR. MODERN CARTOON. "SERVICE, 290 | Rergen St, Brooklyn, N. Y¥. jan22 | 100 I IGHTNING STUNTS WITH CHALK, $2. SAILOR ARTIST, 2925 Euclid, Kansas City, M febs COSTUMES, WARDROBES AND UNIFORMS So WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢ Je WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Words at One Rate Only. Cut - Rate Costume House— Costumes made ¢o order. Beautiful Orientals, $1" 748 LANSING AVE., Detroit, Mich. P . Lafayette 4352-M. Al STAGE WARDROBE—LOWEST PRICES | Specialize in Evening Gowns, Wraps, Irides nt. Jeweled, etc., up-to-the-minute Models Afternoon, Dancing, Street Dresses, Chorus Sets. House of class, flash, reliability and prompt service. Over 40 years at former on dress. C. CONLEY, 232 W. 48th &t., New York City Jani5 na A = me bey ASSORTMENT OF SPANISH | i r Shawls, 42 inches, $15.00; Six, | 18 Frit . sad. $20.00 to $40.00. Larger | so 00 upward, STANLEY COSTUME | STUDIOS, 306 W. 22d St.. New York City. ANGORA AND GENUINE ALL-LEATHER . s, $25.00 uD; Imitation Fur Chaps, $12.00: | Re a Fur, $15.00; Khaki backs. Tom Mix Five-Gallon Hats, satin lined, $10.00; others | sh %0 p. STANLEY, 306 W. 22d St., New ATTRACTIVE WARDROBES, OPERA HOSE, Wigs, Rubber Busts, Complexion Beautifier, Spanish Shawls, Female Impersonator's Outfit. Stamp for catalogue. SEYMOUR, 246 Fifth Ave., New York. ~~ COATS, wns 00: CAPS, $1.00; TUXEDO oats, $6.00, ANDORF, 698 "West End Pg New York. GENUINE SIOUX INDIAN COSTUMES AND eadwork, Buying _—, a... the Indian, . prices are reasonab! rite for complete price ist. LYON CURIO STORE. Clinton, Neb. jan22 MONEY-MAKING FORMULAS, ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS, Indianapolis, a - $1.00 — LISTS for stamp. Anything Analyzed, $3.00, an22 STAYCOMB FORMULA, 25c — WRITE TO RICKETTI, 2654 Earp St., ese Pa. anl5 500 FORMULAS, 20c. CATALOG FREE. IDEAL BOOK SHOP, Park Ridge, Ill. jan29 FOR RENT, LEASE OR SALE Ozark Land—Ten Acres, $100; $5 monthly. Fine fishing, hunting, trapping territory. ART ZIMMERMAN, 1800 N. Fifth, Kansas City, Kan may28 FOR RENT — A PICTURE-VAUDEVILLE _| BOX 917, Billings, Mont. ee 7e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢, Se WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only, Theatre, fully equipped except the machines. jani5 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 57 Carnivals and Operators! Un- usual bargains in slightly used machines, mutoscopes, drops, pistols, novelties. B. MADORSKY, 1800 Bast New York Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. jan29 Corn Poppers—Lowest Prices. Terms. Dept. M, NATIONAL SALES CO., Des Moines, Ia. febsS Corn Poppers—Peerless, Roy- als, ete., cheap, $22.50 up. NORTHSIDE CO., 1306 Fifth, Des Moines, Ia. feb5 Counter Money (Dial) Ma. chines, rebuilt, $35.00. AUTOMATIC COIN MACHINE SUPPLY CO., 542 W. Jackson, Chi cago. Jan15 For Sale—Hot Dog Cooking Stand, 3 burners, Talbot make, in good order, complete, ve WOLFE, 222 E. 65th St., New York, N. ¥. jan15 Lord’s Prayer on Pinhead — Microscope, pin pines and descriptive sheet, $20 and up. SHAW, Victoria, Mo. feb12 Monkey Speedway for Sale— Detroit make; perfect condition. HwRRY STAHL, 674 Townsend, Detroit, Mich. jan29 Resident Theatrical Companies O COMPLETE has been the eclipse of the repertory plan in English- S speaking theaters, beginning 35 years ago with the speeding up and branching out of transportation limited experience today have little notion of what the theater was like under the repertory system, a system which brought to each city visited a group of three or more plays to be acted by a single company. But the repertory system, which was put on the shelf by cheap transportation, has | now been revived. Today, it is said, there are more resident acting companies scattered thru the United States than ever play. demands variety. not had a fair trial in a long time. I definition of repertory to admit into the classification the resident com- pany that presents not five plays a season but 20 or more, as well as work done under the actor-manager plan, for they believe in the idea, even when it is hitched to the star system. Thus Richard Mansfield, E. S. Willard, Bernhardt, Duse, Irving and Terry, MINS TREL WARDROBES, UNIFORMS, DRESS Suits our specialty. Band and Parade Coats, cago - ee, Coate Giways en baad. Write for prices —CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. } description. I buy, sell and exchange. | ACK WEBER, 174 West Randolph St., Chi- { ——— —_ —— J) But whatever scheme is adopted bering that they must adapt their policies to their individual clientele, the very fact of their establishment is something over which to rejoice. They mean that the theater can survive the decimation of touring attractions, can survive even the heavy counter-attractions of motion pictures and the radio, for the theater of the acted play offers something all its own in the Nothing else can quite take its place when it form of entertainment. thus proves its right to survive. organizations being active, in addition to 500 or more little theater groups. These groups, for the most part, keep to the method of the English-speak- ing theater as a whole in dropping one play when they take up the produc- tion of another, occasionally making a second or third production of a The majority opinion, among producers of plays, professional, clings to this plan in the belief that the general playgoer Upholders of the repertory idea, Marlowe starred in repertory, and they made history in the theater in a degree that has not been made under the one-play touring plan. Related, in part, to the actor-manager type of repertory is Eva Le Gallienne’s enterprise in New York at the 14th Street Theater. of the larger appeal of one or another of the plays offered by the company under her management, she is sticking to a repertory schedule that calls for keeping half a dozen plays in alternating performance. Guild of New York also is to devote one of the theaters it has leased to this repertory plan, and here is prospect of an approach to the idea exemplified by the Moscow Art Theater. systems, that many theatergoers of before, upward of 115 professional amateur and however, argue that the plan has They are sufficiently broad in their Forbes-Robertson, and Sothern and Regardless The Theater by these resident companies, remem- sACaInIOS ALS INOTREL SUITS, COM- $5; Minstrel Parade mats, satin, $7; Red | olding Hats, $2.50; Prince Albert Coats, *3 Silly Kid Suits, 88; Bell Hop Suits, $5; Chorus Sets, $5; beautiful E-ening Gowns, Boots, new, ladies, gents, $8: wt rs = 25; excelle cnt Tuxedo Suits, $15; Hud- Long Coat, $25. Stamp brings lists. WALLACE. 1834 North Halsted, Chicago: WIGS. RUBBER BUSTS. OPERA HOSE, — Shawls. CAMP, 246 Fifth Ave., New EXCHANGE OR SWAP So WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢ 7e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. Blackie’s Movies Will Trads\ you pieture for picture. Send one for trial. Want Baggage Coach Song Slides, Posing Slides. Dunn, N. C. FOR EXCHANGE—SILVER-PLATED © MEL- ody Selmer Saxophone, low pitch, in case; both In good condition, Will trade for Selmer Alto Clarinet. DANA SNOW, Leader of Or- evestra, Danville, 0, FORMULAS BOOK reae, PAMPHLETS OR SHEETS. 6 WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 250. 8e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Words at One Rate Only. 3.000 Tested Formulas, $1.00. MASON ©0,, 3900 Broadway, Chicago. FOR SALE—NEW GOODS Je WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. Ge WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Tetal ef Werds at One Rate Only. World’s Greatest Line of Penny Arcade and Operators Machines. Lat- est novelties and best money makers ever In- vented. No successful ercade owner, showman or operator can afford to be without our won- derful machines. B, MADORSKY, 1800 East New York Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y¥. feb12 ALL KINDS OF REAL CLOWN PROPS — LAMBERT’S NOVELTIES, East Point, a 5 ARCADES, CARNIVALS, OPERATORS! — Clean up with lght-weight Mutoscopes, com bined with original new reels. Get into the — vine picture business. Write today. INTER- ory tam MUTOSCOPE REEL CO., 629 West 13d Street, Ne ew + York City. CASH IN |—SNAPPY, ARTISTIC DROP PIC- tures of New . York's finest show girls. Direct from Broadway to your _ drop-picture machines. INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE REEL CO., 629 West 48d Street, New York City. FOR SALE—SECOND-HAND GOODS RD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. $e Wonp: CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate Only. Bargain — Large Fotoplayer. Perfect. PITTS PIPE ORGAN 00., Omaha, Neb. janz0 Front O. Ks., Cheap. 3 Latest Mills Bull's Eye, F. 0. K., used one week, $82.50 each; 5 Latest Watling, front O. ‘ just like new, used 3 weeks, $70.00 ench; 5 Mills, F. O. K., serial 120,000, in wonderful condition, $70.00 each; 30 Caille Victory Mint Venders, $40.00 each. If you are not satisfied with any of these machines we will re — your money on the condition that they returned within five days. ROYAL \aNT COMPANY, 37 Essex St., Springfield, Mass. Target Practice Machines, brand new, $12.00. AUTOMATIC COIN MA- CHINE SUPPLY CO., 542 W. Jackson, ea anid Operators’ Collection Books, 300 leaves, dozen, $5.00; sample, 50c UTO- MATIC COIN MACHINE SUPPLY CO., be & W. Jackson, Chicago. janl5 Used Rink Skates — 100 Pair Henleys fiber — “er =a condition; 25 pair Baltimore, =. xt om rolls. Cheap for eash. A, . ARLING LUMBER CO., Big Rapids, Mich. Portable Chairoplane, Almost new; bargain. Booked in park. KELLS, 1723 Amsterdam Ave., New York City. jan22 5c Bell, $40.00; 25¢ Bell, $70.00. Rebuilt by experts. AUTOMATIC COIN MA- NE SUP 2 Penny Back Pistol Target Practice Machines, $7 each; 8 Gold Seal, 5e play, Gum Ball Machines, $2 ‘each. 25 per cent cash. A. C. MAUK, 508 N. Canal, Delphos, 0. 50 Pistol Target Machines, $4 each. DORESS, 50 N. Arlington Ave., E. Orange, N. J. FOR SALE—SLOT MACHINES, ALL KINDS. CITY SALES CO., Dubuque, Ia. feb12 FOR SALE OR RENT—SIXTY-FOOT BAG- gage Coach. FRED WESNER, Clinton, Mo. jan29 FOR SALE—SEA PLANE " MANUFACTURED by Traver Engineering (Co., in first-class eondition. Original cost $4,500.00; will sell for $1,000.00, F. O. B. Rockford, Ill., if taken at once. GEO. A. RUBIN, 607 Forest City Bank Bldg., Rockford, Ill. . janl5S FOUR WAX FIGURES, 5 rigger CONDI- tion; sale or trade. hat have you? TERRY OWENS, Lacena, ua jan22 ONE FRONT VENDER, LATE MODEL — First $60.00 takes it. OHIO SALES CO.. 2325 Erie St., Toledo, 0. ONE-TON FORD TRUCK, COVERED BODY: Talbot Popcorn Machine, trunk for’ packing same; Empire No. 12 Peanut Roaster. Both machines used one week. One hundred thirty- five dollars takes all. Will sell part. MEREA EDWARDS, Capito! City Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. ONE CARLOAD BATTLESHIP LINOLEUM and (C« - Carpet. Government standard; guarantes erfect. Prices half retail. REDDINGTON co., Scranton, Pa. marl9 — ee PRE-USED PRINTING PRESSES, TYPE SUP. Plies “List for Ze stamp. M. H. LANDIS, Richland,! Pa. jan29 REBUIL?Y TRUNKS. WARDROBE, " DRESS and Salesmen’s Samples at prices that will save you half. REDINGTON CO., Scranton, Pa. janl5 REBUILY 5c =, VENDERS, $35. 00; 5e Bells, $30.00; 25¢ Is, $70.00; 135 Mills de Ventiers, \Serial 9 ~ 100,000, $50.00 each; 85 Jennittgs Se Venders, Serial 20.000 to 35.000, $55.00 eah; 4 Mills F. O. Ks., $65.00 each: 12 Jennings Today Venders, latest models, $85.00 each; Migget Dice or Roulette Machines, - each; 20 Target Skill Shooting Machines, 5 shots 1c,, $25.00 each; Caille Ball Gum Fortune Telling Yenders, le to 25e¢ coin chutes, $35.00 each. pairing by experts. We furnish all makes orf flat rental or commission basis. Mints, $10.00 per case; Brass Checks, $9.00 per 1,000. 25% wit order. TILLITSON SPECIALTY CO. 32 La Splie St., Aurora, Il. jana ROOT BEER BARREL OUTFIT, LARGE LIB- erty. “HAR RRY WORTHINGTON, East Jef- ferson Read, Mishawaka, Ind. SELL USED MARIONETTES AND CURTAINS. BELMONT, 1056 N. Mansfield Ave., Chicago. THEATRE SEAT CUSHIONS—UPHOLSTERED heavy teatherette, heavy maple frame, veneer lhottom; about 500 with hat wires, While they last—1,100 for $1.100: lots of 100, only $1.30 each; sample, $1.50; worth triple. ¢VONDERSAW, 202 West Twentieth, New York. ay ia . jan29 VENEER eee FOR ALL MAKES “OPERA Chairs a that save you money. REDINGION COMPANY. Scranton, Pa jani5 1 MILES, 2 JENNINGS. 5c PLAY. SIDE vending od shape $50.00 takes both. EDGAR HUNT. Barron, Wis. jan22 9 GUN TARGETS, $6.00; 9 PIN TARGETS, $10.00! 12 Perfume Spraying, with mirror, $10.00, all in operating condition. AK MERCHANDISE CoO., Akron, 0. 50e EACH, UNITED STATES WOOL AND Mercerized Signal Flags, 52x52 inches, and Pennants different sizes. Great for decorations. Special @rices in quantities. Everyone buying WEIL'S CURI- 20 South Second St., Philadel- them. Orders sent anywhere OSITY SHOP, phia, Pa. $1.45—RICHARDSON BALL-BEARING RINK Roller Skates, large quantity, ~~ sizes. ht will buy 10,000 pase skates, a make a sizes, Give detail WEIL’ 3. ‘cuntosiTY SHOP, 20 So. Se St.. Philade ‘Iph Ia, $150 RADIOPHONE, | WwW ORKS ” SAME AS Magnavox, for e inds of window demon- Strating or _ mug rnifving the human voice any distance. ess battery, first $23 gets it. HARRY WOODRUFF, Brown Hotel, Louisville, Ky FURNISHED ROOMS 3e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢ 5e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE, Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. BANG! BANG! ANOTHER ONE —RICTON’S new addition to his ever-increasing chain of Hotels 30) 6~Beautifal of Cincinnati. No. 124 RICTON, Canal " Rooming Houses and Rooms; location, heart West Ninth St. For Rooms, 8522 HELP WANTED 6e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. 8e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure at One Rate Only—See Note Below. Wanted — Girl Immediately that does single ¢rapeze and web Recog- nized vaudeville act. HAZEL SMITH, Gen- eral Delivery, Grand Rapids, Mich. ADVICE TO AMATEURS—INFORMATION ON any subject. Stamped envelope und a dime. T. COULSON, Route 4, Battle Creek, Mich. Write MAT PLY CO., 542 W. Jackson, Chi- janls Broaz, N. BEGINNERS WANTED FOR yess GELLER, 638 E. , EY Le ; ; | ’ ee | i a ee eee : es ee ee in ee — | | rs es ee ee : SS |S | ; ———— | z : ay — —$———— . a= a | ee | | |__| r | | ——]_ x CC Sy es | . — Os \ a. — |
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> ie 58 TEAM WITH SPECIALTY, ONE THAT CAN produce; 5 Chorus Girls, 2 Red Hot Come- dians; Piano Player. State lowest salary. No amateur wanted. MIDWAY COMEDY PLAY- ERS, Mount Holly, N. C. TOPMOUNTER WANTED FOR HAND-BAL- ancing act, male or female. Address R. O. HARTMAN, Box 1033, Norway, Mich. WANTED—VAUDEVILLE PEOPLE AND MU- sicians. Candy Privilege open to useful per- former or musician. GRIFFITH SHOWS, Adamsville, Ala. WANTED — LIVE-WIRE, RESULT-GETTING Promoter to book high-class proposition through chambers of commerce. Must be ex- perienced in promoting high-class civic events. Give full personal details and experience in application. Address H. Z. FREEMAN, 28 West North St., Indianapolis. HELP WANTED—MUSICIANS @e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. @e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate te Only. Wanted—Girl Pianist. Must be single, dark hair, good looking, can sing and dance Six-month job. State salary. Write or wire at once. SOLO NAWAHINE, Antigo Hotel, Antigo, Wis. E ALTO, B TENOR, BANJO DOUBLING Cello, Brass Team doubling Strings. Hotel location. Sight readers, Prefer a Salary, sixty dollars; more if worth it. cannot qualify save your stamps. BOX ‘oli Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 B. L. GILBERT, 11135 SOUTH IRVING, CHI- eago, Ill. Special Bargains: $125.00 Full Dress and Tuxedo Outfit, size 38, $30.00; $15.00 Tipover Inexhaustible Box, $9.00; $15.00 Glass Clock Dial, $10.00; $75.00 lot of Three Red Velvet Robes, $25.00; $75.00 complete file of Sphinx"’, $55.00; $25.00 DeLuxe More Exclu- sive Magical Secrets, $18.50; $25.00 collection of over 100 Magical Secrets, neatly mimeo- graphed, $6.00; $50.00 Nickel Card and Watch Target, used, $20.00; $50.00 Escape Box, $30.00; $175.00 Substitution Trunk, nearly new, $100.00; $5.00 Bagshawe Giant Card Illusion, $2.50; $4.50 Banana Bag Comedy Effect, $3.50; $12.00 Large Nickel Flag Vase, $7.50; $10.00 Dissecting Jap Box, used, $7.50; plete file ‘‘Stanyon's Magic’’, $20. 00; Picture Comic Colored Girl, $3.75; $2. 50 Felt Chapeau for Chapeaugraphy, $1.50: $25.00 Three- Tube Crosley Radio, $10.00; $32.00 Three-Tube Crosley Portable, $15.00, horn free. All cata- logs and seven fine effects, 25c. MAGICIANS’ FULL DRESS SUITS, $12; EX- cellent Tuxedo Suits, $15; beautiful Evening AL- Gowns, $10, See ad under Costumes, LACE, 1834 North Halsted, Chicago. PROFESSIONAL MIND READERS, CRYSTAL Gazers—Send 20c for 40-Page Illustrated Catalogue (and Horoscope sample), containing largest selection of mind-reading apparatus and supplies in the world. NELSON ENTER- PRISES, 198 8. Third, Columbus, 0. SALE OR SWAP—1¢ TRICKS, COST $25.50; sell $10.00 or swap. HALL, 523 King, Alex- andria, Va. MISCELLANEOUS BAND CGATS, BLUE, REGULATION, $3.50; Caps, $1; wonderful Tuxedo Suits, all sizes, ‘15. See my add under Costumes. WALLACE, 1834 North Halsted, Chicago. BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS— Deal with the professional house. Spectal offer on popular and standard music. Also free subscription to our musicians’ magazine, “The Musical Booster’, if you write for it. This is the house owned and operated by prac- tical musicians and one place where every professional will receive prompt and personal service, Now located in our new quarters with bigger stocks in all lines, larger and better equipped repair shop. Try us on your next job. Get acquainted with our catalog; will send it on request. It lists the best profes- sional lines—Buescher Saxophones and other Band Instruments, the Bettoney Silver, Penzel, Pedler and other Clarinets, Ludwig, Deagan, Vega, other best makes; also bie stock of slightly used standard makes at sacrifice prices. Your old instrument taken as part payment at full valuation. Easy terms also if desired. Drop us a line today and be sure to call on us the next time you are in Kansas City. CRAWFORD-RUTAN COMPANY, 1012- 14 C. MeGee St., Kansas City, Mo. CORNETISTS, TROMBONISTS, SAXOPHON- ists, Clarinetists, get “Free Pointers’’, Name instrument, TUOSO SCHOOL, Dept. 37, Buffalo, N. Y. feds FOR SALE—DE LUXE FINISH SNARE AND Bass Drums, $30.00. Both ship for inspec- tion. C. O. D. JAMES SISTEK, Bedford, 0. x FOR SALE — STRING BASS, EXCELLENT condition; old, will-seasoned wood, Worth 7e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. $200; on account financial circumstances will LEADERS, VIOLINISTS, PIANISTS, CEL- Se WORD. CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. | sucrifice for $75 cash. M, THOMPSON, Box t a (doubling Saxophone or Banjo pre- Figure Tetal ef Werds at One Rate Only. 425, Lima. 0. erred. Saxophonists and Drummers for ocean liners. ROOM 714, 1482 Broadway, New York.| HAWAIIAN JEWELS — SOLO NAWAHINE, ORGANS REPAIRED jan22 Manager, Antigo, Wis., January 8-16. Se WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. Je WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. EY erage PIANIST, TRUMPET,| MONEY-MAKING FORMULAS — LIPSTICK, Figure Tetal ef Words at One Rate Only. arinet, double Sax. Pictures; six days. Rouge, Hairdressing Lotion. One application e e First-class only. COLONIAL THEATRE, Blue- keeps hair shapy, exquisitely glossy a whole Organs Repaired and Rebuilt field, W. Va. week. Makes one distinguished among thou- Fe . Be WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Words at One Rate Only. SIGNS AND SHOWCARDS EASILY PAINTED with letter patterns. Large variety of sty es and sizes. Write for free samples. JOHN RAHN, 8-2120 Neva Ave., Chicago. jani5 THEATRICAL SCENE PAINTING TAUGHT by mail. Practical low-priced correspondence courses. We sell Lithographed, Colored @cenery Models. Send stamps for literature. ENKE- BOLL ART ACADEMY, Omaha, Neb. VENTRILOQUISM er ALMOST ANY one at home. Sma ost. Send 2e stamp today for particulars caen proof GEO. W. SMITH, Room 8-158, 125 North J fferson, Peoria, Ill. x MAGICAL APPARATUS FOR SALE. (Nearly New and Cut Priced) @ WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 26e. 6t WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figura Metal ef Words at One Rate Only. Laurice Magical Shop—tTricks of all kinds. 799 Broadway. Brooklyn, N. Y. jan22 Magicians — Trunk of Magic Effects, two Tables, plush tops: Mind Read- ing, Escapes, etc. $45 takes complete outfit. ~—~peeel GORDON, 613 Chestnut St., Reading, a ACTS THAT MAKE GOOD—LOWEST PRICES. Mind Reading, Crysta! Gazing, Magic, Escape Acts, Secrets, Plans, Drawings. Big selection Six cents brings catalog, none free. Prompt service. GEO. A. RICE, Auburn, N. Y. jan29 BARGAINS IN NEW AND USED APPARATUS —Catalog and List, 10c. CHESTER MAGIC SHOP, 403 North State, Chicago. ILLUSTRATED MAGIC 5 a fg wc. LYNN’S, 105 Beach, Jersey City, N. J. janl5 MAGIC SECRETS—ROOTS, HERBS, saaame tus Magnus, Oils, Incense Candles, Talismans, Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, Controlling Perfume, Lucky Glasses and Toilet Prepara- tions. Send 25 cents for Book of Magic Secrets. Pa BE. D. WESTER, 457 East 47th S&t., icago. Sunday Shows sons are recreation and relaxation. And, recent London Imperial Conference Britain is afraid of our movies. of sociology and economics. show They stimulate desire S Attorney General Crabbe very pertinently A better off in attending wholesome than at many other places they might frequent on the It also might be stated that Sunday is the only day in the week when millions of American laboring people can have leisure for any sort of incidentally, the movie show can be made quite as helpful as the pulpit—more helpful than those pulpits from which emanate an endless propaganda calculated to emasculate the spirit of nationalism and to exalt the protean aspects of Socialism. The Americn moving picture is a power. | America a distinct trade advantage. the immeasurably greater prosperity of the farmer of the United States. They intrigue the interest and excite the envy of the British villager. our laboring people riding to their illustrate the high standard of living enjoyed by America’s average people. and create markets. The American movie is a national asset. said: “Thousands of per- motion picture shows Sabbath day.” It is so powerful that the deigned to give it intensive notice. She wants the importation of films into her dominions to be restricted by tariffs and other regulations, because they too much advertise America, its people, its Government, its principles The conference held that our movies give to They show to the British plebelan They work in automobiles. They —CINCINNATI ENQUIRER. ——) MUSiSAL INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES FoR 2089 ——eTSe To BU Ge WORD, CASH. NO A Less TH TaN 25e, @e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate Only. Boehm Clarinet—Have a Few high-grade French make regular $85.00 value that we are offering at £50.00 as long as they last. Standard Boehm, grenadilla wood, low pitch B-flat, 17 kers, 6 rings. Here is your chance to get a fine new Clarinet at a second-hand price. Sent for trial en receipt of $2 deposit. CRAWFORD-RUTAN COM- PANY, 1012-14 C. McGee Street, Kansas City, Mo. Ludwig Stiple Gold Machine Tympani, latest model, $275.00; cost $350.00. Only used two weeks. Also complete Leedy Trap Console with Temple Blocks, Jumbo Tom- Toms, etc. Sacrifice Leedy “‘Elite’’ 4x14 Gold- Engraved Snare, Bass Drum, Ludwig 4x14 Snare, Turkish Cymbals, Leedy Harpaphones and all other accessories. Just quit the busi- ness. Well known. BOX C-128, Billboard, Cincinnati, O. A NEW KIND OF VIOLIN CATALOGUE— Artistic as the unique merit of Collingwood Violins demands. Send for your copy today. Old Violins. Artistic repairing. JOSEPH COL- LINGWOOD & SON, 5102 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. jan2o CONN Bb BARITONE—SINGLE BELL. GOLD- plated. 3 valves, side action Same as new, with case, $90.00. Holton Alto Saxophone and Case, silver-plated, A-1, $75.02 PRP. 0. BOX 221, Union City, Tenn. DEAGAN UNAFONS FOR SALE AND wanted—Write or wire C. W. ’ Lock Box 986, Indianapolis, PARTNERS WANTED FOR ACTS (NO INVESTMENT) Se WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 2%. 7e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. TOPMOUNTER. HAND TO HAND—PROFES. sional or clever amaten tate all in first. BOB VARDEL, 1412 St. "mane, Canton, 0 janiS PATENTS Ge WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25. 6e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Fiswre T Total of Werds at One | Rate te Only. PATENTS—WRITE 1 FOR OUR, FREE. GUIDE Books and “Record of Inver Blank" he fore disclosing § inventions. Send model or sketch = invention for inspection and instruc- tions, free. Terms reasonable. VICTOR J. EVANS & CO., Ninth and G, Washington. D. ¢ Jjanz2 PERSONAL Ge WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LE T 8e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE Fine Like: Figure Tetal ef Werds at One Rate Only. tion Herman (Doc) Le Roy—|- Please write old address, Jackson All for- given; don’ t_worry, SEMPER IDEM. Janis SALESMEN WANTED 7o WORD, CASH. WO ADV. LE Se WORD. CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST Nine: Figure Total i | Were at One Rate Only, Salesmen — ‘New “Invention beats vacuum e#weeper and all ite attach- ments. No electricity required. All complete, only $2.95. Over balf profit. Write 0. P MORGAN, Manager, 703 Grimes St., Fairfeld, Ia. jan29 | $40.00 SUITS FOR $23.50. ALL ONE Pric; Union made of finest quality Virgin w You don't have to know anything about ing clothing. We guarantee your you are honest and willing to work Slices f Write a: " once. WILLIAM C. BARTLETT, 850 Adam. Dept. 70, . Chicago. janw WANTED—SALESMEN TO COVER “MICHT. gan, Obio, Illinois and Indiana to sel) Auto matic Gas Stoves, small and compact, used jy beauty parlors, dentists, doctors and private homes A_ehance to make big money For information address BOX 139, Fenton, 4; ch SCENERY AND BANNERS ~ 6e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS TH Se WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST Lint Figure Tetal ef Werds at One Rate Only, Paper Banners, 60c; 3x10. Muslin, $1.40; 3x10. Hand painted to order four colors, 15-word limit. One day services’ Cc. O. D. Give us a trial. MIDWEST apy TISING COMPANY, 1717 Wyandotte ER. Kansas City, Mo. jJan29 ARTISTIC MODERN SCENERY, DYE DROPS. Banners, at greatly reduced prices if you or der now. Send dimensions for prices and cata logues. ENKEBOLL SCENIO CO., Omaha. vor Janis BANNERS, SIGNS, CLOTH—SIZE 3x10 FEFT. 3 ~ex © = 50; hand painted; copy Imit 15 words. any place One- day service CENTRAL. "STUDIOS. Gayety Bldg., Kansas City, 0. j janis HAVE BLACK SATEEN CYCLORAMA cheep. DENNY, Genesee Hotel, Wauker janl5 $100 BARGAIN—XINTERIOR, DYE, NEW Ey. giand Kitchen Set, regulation size, best con. dition; cost $450. WICHITA COSTUME co., Wichita, Kan. 2ND-HAND SHOW PROPERTY FOR SALE Ge WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 250. Be Won: CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Tetal of Words at One Rate =. For Sale — Collins Show on on Trock. Complete living quarters inside. Soll with or without truck. Reasonable. C. B. CORNELL. Lake Village, Ark. For Sale, Cheap —1 Second. hand Private Car, standard gauge. long, fair condition, furnished. Has observation end, 12 berths, kitchen with servants’ quarters, range, etc. Complete wit! fuel bunkers and Kohler electric light plant This car at present is combination dining parlor and sleeping car. Slight alterations would make combination baggage and «leepinz car idea! for theatrical or show troupe. Mar be inspected at any time at Bisbee. Ariz. If interested write or wire owners. THE CALT- MET & ARIZONA MINING COMPANY, Georg» Jay. Purchasing Agent, Warren, Ariz. fet One Complete Cook House for OO feet ) n 2 parior, sale, 18x24; one 12x12 Tent, both only med one season. Sell one or both, Address MRS AMELI NEZIR, 323 Orleans St., Detroit, M BALL “GAME, HOOD AND FLY, SIXTY TAY- lor-made Kids, complete outfit, in good dition, €59.0) A'so eixty Tavlor Fek mo Queen Kids, practically new, £40.00 Address a. L L. BENSON, 1854 Monro Monroe St., Chicago, ! BANNER POLFS. NPW. LOT OTHER GOODS bargains. CHARLIE DIETZ, Seguin. T ro DRAMATIC TENT FOR SALE—40x110 KHAKI trimmed in red, 9-foot side wal proofed: push pole and 3 twenty Marquee and Proscentum; in very good ¢ tion, $250.00; Chafing Sacks for all of Small Theatrical Piano, in shipping case fe" tuning, £35.00; 38-inch Taylor Trunk with t tray, $29.00; Innoration Wardrobe Tru trade either of the athe for $20.90; will ‘ good Rill Trunk Address all mail to ROSS DV VOYLE, 723 Gouth Second Ave, Sit Falls, S. D. FOR SALE — TENTS. TRUCKS. cams 10PE Light Plants, Sleepers, ni - s " ves Stage, Scenery. Small Piano, Drums, ie Machine, Fi'ms, Small Animals. w Lee BROS., Cottondale, Fla. FOR SALE—20x30 TENT. SPIDORA. BUDDHA Set of Drums and other Show Property. Ad dress W. CLAGPELE. 919 12th st., 8. ! Washington, D. C FOR SALE—COOKHOUSE. 16224, “ONLY USED eight weeks, swell outfit, two fifty comp! , Double Six Cat Joint, new; also sittern ao eight-foot Concession Tops; store d Jacksonville iu. ?. PIERSON, Miami, Fila. FOR SALE — TWELVE-FOOT r TAYL oR xID Rack, sixty kids, like new, two way *" all complete. Cost one hundred eight) f° dollars; sixty-five dollara takes ft. One es by eighteen Concession Tent Top, good st oe side wall, awning and bally fair; twenty 4 lare One-half cach, balance C. © D. Ae dress J. ©. ROBERTS, General Deliver’: Tampa, Fla. FOR SALE — CIRCUS BLEACHER used at Sesqui and boat races &., seat fifty thousand people 5 to 10° tier bis as good as new. Can be used out or inde a cement of polished floors. Some with foot rests. PENN BLEACHER SEAT co., 1 Weet Thomperon 8t., Philadelphia, Pa jane SEATS. KE FOUR GOOD COMPLETE ILLUSTONS LI new and real bargains. OHIO VALLEY BOVELEE HOUSE, 720 7th St., Parkers)! vy Ve D PORTABLE WHIP AND > MERRY-GO o-ROUN) for sale cheap, 131 EAST 16TH sT., ! son, N. J. r — —— ee ee | _—— | Ue ie [ — | —— | = = \— — —_ + : ee ee ee
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IC} SONGS FOR SALE ASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. se WORD, CASH. APrRACT.NE FIRST LINE: Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. 70ST, ISSUED! — “MY MOTHER”, FINEST of the age; beautiful sentiment set wea ing music; sent by mail upon recefpt shirty cents. Write sa a — x, 653 Old South u ng, oston, coura ejanl5 TATTOOING SUPPLIES NO ADV. ress THA AN 25°. ASH. ~~ " oe oro: e ATTRACTIVE Finst LINE. Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate Only. TATTOOING SUPPLIES DIRECT FROM MAN- Prompt service. 1927 _~—s Dist. WATERS", 965 Putnam St., Detroit. febs ~ ‘TENTS FOR SALE (SECOND-HAND) fe WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LEGS THAN 250. fe — CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. 20x40 TENT, COMPLETE WITH 7-FOOT Wall ar _- Poles. Fine condition, no patches; $65. C. LVIN, Ansted, W. Va. $8 50—NEW HEAVY KHAKI WATERPROOF ment Canvas Covers, 9x15 _ feet, to hemmed with rope, worth $25.00; also other size “Covers and Tents. Write for our free rew list of Tents and Tarpaulins, We ship rchandise anywhere, WEIL'S CURIOSITY SHOP. 20 South Second S&t., THEATRICAL PRINTING fe WORD, CASH. NO és WORD, CASH. a PrRactivE se iRST tive: Figure Tetal ef Werde at One Rate Only. Curtiss, Continental, Ohio. feb19 100 20-Lb. Hammermill Bond ae gent. and 100 6% Envelopes to match tpaid. Printed to your order. COYLE ke KIMBALL, Newport, * Philadelphia, Pa. 200 Blue, Green, Pink, Canary or White 84x11 Hammermill Bond Letter- heads, printed, $1. Envelopes, £1.25. PRINT- CRAFTERS, 1390 Temple, Detroit. 200 Big Flash Tack Cards, lixli, £3.00, postpaid. 6 flash ne list a BLANCHARD PRINT SHOP, pkinton, Ia. CLASSY TWO-COLOR LETTERHEADS, 60c hundred (not less than 500 printed); 500, $2.95; 1,000, $4.75. BEARD PRINTING co... 1360 EB. 62d, Chicago. janl5 CORNED STICKERS. 500. THREE LINES, and year’s subscription te Worthwhile, 50c. Se. WORTHWHILE, Dept. 6, Rochester, N. Y. § et copy, 1 Cady St., WANTED TO BUY, LEASE OR RENT ge WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. 7e WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE Finer LINE. Figure Tetal of Words at One Rate Only. Shooting Gallery and Bowling Alley Equipment wanted. New or second- hand. Write to BOX 297, Portales, N. M. Wanted — Mills or Jennings Mint Venders, paying $35 to $50. Address LEO MILLIS, 1518 First, Dallas, Tex. jan29 ARCADE MACHINES OF ALL KINDS — CHARLES BARON, 125 BE. Fourth, New York, N. Y. jan15 CRANK PIANO, DRUMS, FILMS—MUST BE pitt condition, cheap. JOHN RUDOLPH, ggine, Mo. I WANT YOUR OLD WATCH THAT wea? run for Fe rice, or say how much. F, ARNOLD, Box 375, Troy, N. Y. fants OLD THEATRE PROGRAMS AND PLAYBILLS wanted by ELVINA MADISON, 5150% Sunset Bivd., Hollywood, Calif. feb5 WANTED — TENTS, CANDY FLOSS MA- chines, Corn Poppers, anything in carnival line. JAMES ROSETTER, Albany, 0. jan22 WANTED — ALL KINDS VENDING AND Amusement Machines. HARRY SOADY, 44 8. Summit St., Akron, 0O. jan22 WANTED TO LEASE OR MANAGE PICTURE theatre in town about ten thousand, Michigan, Ohio or Indiana. Fifteen years’ experience. Reference. Address BOX 145, Charlotte, Mich. WANTED — ARCADE MACHINES, LIFTERS, Bag Puncher and Assorted Machines for counter for cash. Address JOHN F. VOSS, Crowley, La. WANTED—RED BAND COATS, RED CAPS. What bave you? WALLACE, 1834 North Halsted, Chicago. WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A FEW PENNY money makers on _ profitable commission basis. HERBERT TONN, 501 Rockwood St., Dallas, Tex. | MOVING PICTURE | FILMS FOR SALE—2D-HAND Je WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THA Se WORD, CASH. eae FIRST Nine: Figure Tetal of W at One Rate Only. Chaplin Comedies, Five and six reel features. $5.00 per reel and up. ROOM 712, 3853 Lindell Bivrd., St. a HAMMERMILL BOND, 20-LB. STOCE, — ess size — ‘ads or Envelopes — $1 35; 500, 1.900," $4.00, oll. INDUSTRIAL, PRESS, 510 Jefferson St., Jef- tson City, & Low — ros. uM ORDER PRINTING. Lé our wants. Establivhed 1857. LEADER PRINTING CO.. Warren, Il. jan29 “NEARGRAVURE" PROFESSIONAL STA- tionery, distinctive, unique. 250 each, Let- Tone Envelopes Cards, $4. 44: 2 colors ink, $7.77, prepaid. SOLLIDAYS, Knox, Ind. jani5x 100 LETTERHEADS, 100 ENVELOPES, $1.25. a - McLANE, 1215 Russell Ave., Bethle hem. Pa. feb5 200 8',x11 PRINTED BOND LETTERHEADS, -nvelopes or Cards, $1.00; 500 Two Colors, $2.95. MATILPRESS, 4744 12th, Detroit. jani5 200 FLASHY LETTERHEADS, $1.00; HALF- tone Cut, $1.50. CURTISS, Continental. 0. jan29 250 BOND LESTEREEADS, 84x11, OR EN- velopes, postpaid. Good printing, Prompt service, SE VERLE. Aurora, Ill. febi2 500 SPECIAL BOND HALF LETTERHEADS ar 1 200 Envelopes, printed 5 lines, postpaid, $2.00; 3,000 Cx® Bille, $6.00; 2.000 3x8 Flashy Tonighters, $1.25. KING PRINTERS Warren, 1,000 3x8 TONIGHTERS, $1.00; 5,000, oF: ™ erbeads or Envelop-s, $2.25. a KINS PRESS, What Cheer, Iowa, jan29 5. 000 20. LB. E _BOND LETTERHEADS, $13.75; om smaller quantities in proportion. BADGER. PRINTING CO., Appleton, Wis. - mar TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE 4 WORD. CASH. WN DV. L N Se. * WORD, CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. TYPEWRITERS - ps BUY TILL eon ist, 1 uarantee machines REDINGTONS Geranten’ Pa. wes jan22 parameter ws, WANTED PARTNER (CAPITAL INVESTED) $ woro, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. WORD. CASH. ATTRACTIVE FIRST LINE. Figure Total of Words at One Rate Onty. PARTNER wansee FOR STRING OF CLEAN Concessions, rift. All new outfits. $400 srouired. Write to » L. WRIGHT, Lancaster janis Comedies, Westerns, Weeklies and Sensationals, $2.00 to $5.00 per reel. Will ship subject to examination. Send for bargain list. MAHMARIAN, Box 222, Union City, N. J. jan22 Dirt Cheap — Westerns, Spe- cials, Comedies. BOX 575, New Kensington, Pa. jan22 Successful Roadmen Only Buy Films with a wallop. Super Special Features, Westerns, Comedies, Cartoons, Dramas, Serials, Scenics, Travelogs, War. Educational. Best movie stars. $3.00 per reel up. Big list free. 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ASSOCIATED FI | BROKERS, 71 West 234 St.. New York City, N. Y. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 59 NO OTHER PICTURE CAN FACE THE DULL season and hard-times test as good as “Custer’s Last Fight’’. Its zip, speed and action create tremendous box-office pull and march to prosperity. It’s one picture in a hundred. A few territories available. WEST- =n FEATURE FILMS. 780 S. Wabash, nicago. NOTICE TO EXCHANGES AND BETTER class road shows! For Films that will stand the grind, write us—The House of No Mis- representations. WESTERN FEATURE FILMS, 730 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. SEVEN REELS FILM, FIFTEEN DOLLARS— Three Westerns. single Comedy. Fair condi- — ve. VAUL’S SHOWS, it West St., omer, N. SLIGHTLY USED MIX, HOXIE, FAIRBANKS and Comedies; advertisin gratis. Lists available. ECONOMY, 814 rinthian, Phila- delphia. feb26 “THE PAGE MYSTERY”. 7 REELS, SAMPLE print, featuring Alaskan Police Wonder Dogs. Do you like to be thrilled? 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La Salle, —— on jan22 WE PAY BIGGEST PRICES FOR USED MOV- ing Picture Machines, Opera Chairs, etc. What have you for sale? MOVIE SUPPLY CO., 844 South Wabash Ave., Chicago, Il. jan2o HAVE 75 REELS, MACHINE, TRUCK AND Light Plant. Will join Merry-Go-Round any basis. GEO. W. LESLEY, McEwen, Tenn. “INDIAN MASSACRE", $12.00; “RUN- aways’, Neal Hart, $8.00; other two-reel subjects, $3.00. L. CO, FINCH, Pomona, Mo. MORE COMPLIMENTS ON THIS THAN ON any other picture in years. A thriller “Custer's Last Fight"’—Rip and Tear! Hit and Run! with ‘“‘Custer'a Last Fight’ for = WESTERN FEATURE FILMS, 730 S. Ave., Chicago, Ill. Reviews of Programs (Continued from page 37) week includes a last week’s feature, The Toy Maker, the ballet number, which is held over, and two new offerings, in one of which Carlo Ferretti, baritone, is fea- tured, and in the other Celia Turrill, mezzo soprano. Ferretti is assisted by the Capitol Quartet, including Helen Day, Jean Shep- hard, Randolph Weyant and Merald Tollefsen, in a potpourri of Italian folk songs, offered in a picturesque setting, with water and mountains as the back- ground. Miss Turrill is also assisted by the Capitol Quartet in Largo, by Haendel. The setting is particularly impressive, with candles at the sides and stained- glass windows at the back, imbuing the number with the proper atmosphere. The voices were heard to pleasing advantage. Hippodrome Film: “Bertha, the Sewing-Ma- chine Girl” (Fox) When Bertha, the Sewing-Machine Girt, first found its way out of manuscript form, it was a 10-20-30c melodrama. That was long ago, however. From it, largely because it gained a name for it- self, the Fox organization has made an average picture, dressed in a modern way and directed in a modern way. Until the characters are drawn and the background properly laid, it is something like the average society drama of the movies, clothed in extravagant scenes for those parts where the models display lingerie and the buyer entertains lavishly at a roadhouse. Bertha is a sewing- machine girl for about 10 feet at the start of the picture. By stages she be- comes telephone operator, model, kid- naped girl and wife of the lingerie com- pany’s owner. About the middle of the picture it be- comes interesting. The melodramatic flavor starts at this point, is kept muffled toward the finish, then breaks out in the approved fashion, when the impeccable lingerie company manager is caught in New York harbor in a fast boat race by cops and the swain of the kidnaped model. Highlights in the film are few. It goes along in the usual way without creating especially tense moments. Laughs are afforded in but a minor measure. Irving Cummings is the director. The pho- tography is good at all times. An un- usual camera shot is at the very opening of the film, when four different “shots” of New York scenes are shown at the same time. Madge Bellamy and Alan Simpson play ~ the feature roles. Strand Film: ““The Lady in Ermine’ (First National) An only moderately amusing time can be had by seeing The Lady in Ermine. The picture is based on the operetta by Rudolph Schanzer and Ernest Glazer, and is brought to the screen under the direc- torial sponsorship of James Flood. Asher, Small & Rogers, whose product is released by First National, are pro- ducers. Almost all the action occurs inside or about the grounds of a castle in Italy in the year 1810, when it is taken posses- sion of by Austrians. Lady Mariana, who has just married an Italian soldier, at- tracts the attention of the Austrian Gen- eral, to whom she tells the story of her great-grandmother’s ignominy. An enemy officer had demanded the supreme price from her in return for the release of her husband. The same fate is imminent for Lady Mariana, but by the queer and unnatural medium of the Genera! believing he had collected his price, whereas it had only been a dream under champagne influ- ence, The Lady in Ermine escapes the censor’s shears. The picture is slow practically all the way thru, shows no sign of directorial skill or photographic art, and is titled in the average way. Corinne Griffith, Einar Hansen and Francis X. Bushman are the leading players. The same Mark Strand Frolic as ap- peared here last week, except for the in- clusion of two new attractions, the Trado Twins and Bernardo De Pace, occupies the stage. The Trado boys, agile steppers, working with rhythm and in good time with each other, appear on several occa- sions in nicely routined specialties. De Pace, in Pagliacci attire, had a spot to himself before the curtain in a collection of mandolin numbers, routined with taste and in good showmanshiplike manner. * po : : ee | high j te a foot 1207 — sr AT NET oa a HEY ee bur | - So | (a , ; ' . a
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Hanlon, Bert (Keith) Cincinnati Harlequins, The (Keith) Binghamton, N. Y. Harris, Dave, Co. (Slst St.) New York Harris & Vaughn (Lyric) Hoboken, N. J. Hart, Francis, & Girls (Maryland) Baltimore. Hartgraves & Moxie (Delancey St.) New York. Harrington Sisters (Keith) Boston. Harrington & Green (Davis) Pittsburgh Harringtons, The (Keith) Youngstown, 0. Harris, Val, Co. (Shea) Toronto. Harris & Holly (Keith) Youngstown, 0 Harris, Lydia (Joie) Ft. Smith, Ark. Harris & Claire Revue: (Maj.) Cedar Rap- ids, Ta. Harrison & Dakin (Georgia) Atlanta, Ga Harrison's, Happy, Circus (Maj.) Milwaukee. Hartley & Paterson (Orph.) Tulsa, Ok!a Hart's Hollanders (Orph.) Deg Moines, Ia. Hartwells, The (Shea) Toronto Harvey, Helen (Proctor) Albany, N. Y Harveys, Two (Greeley Sq.) New York Hasoutra (Keith) Youngstown, 0. Havel, A. & M. (Pal.) Akron, O Hawthorne & Cook (Crescent) New Orleans Hayakawa, Sessue (Golden Gate) San lran- cisco. Hayes, Marsh & Hayes (Maj.) Ft. Worth, Tex. Hayes, Lehman & Kaiser (Manos) Greensburg, Pa. Haynes & Beck (Pal.) Akron, 0 Haynes, Mary (Pan.) Long Beach, Calif; (Pan.) Salt Lake City 17-22 Healy & Garnella (Orph.) Boston. . Healy & Cross (Empress) Grand Rapids, Mich Heather, George (Harris) Pittsburg! Hedley, Jack, Trio (Faurot) Lima, 0 Hegedus, Margit (Pal.) Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Heidelberg Student Prince Chorus (Pal.) New Haven, Conn. il Hening, Pat, Co. (Kearse) Charleston, W. Va Henney, Sherman, & Co. (Willard) Woodhaven, N.Y Herbert & Neely (Pal.) Pittsfield, Mass. Herbert & Bolt Trio (Liberty) Lincoln, Net Herbert, Hugh, Go. (Keith) Lowell, Mase Herman Bros., Three (Loew) Montrea! Herman, Al (Amer.) New York Herring & Zebb (Amer.) Chicago : Herrmann, Adelaide, Co. (Orph.) Vancouver, Can.; (Orph.) Seatttle, Wash., 16-22 Hewitt & Hall (Orph.) Kansas City Hiatt, Ernest (Pal.) St. Pant. Hickey Bros. (Templ®) Detroit. — Hicksville Four (Fairmont) Fairmont, W. Va, 13-15; (Jefferson) Auburn 20-22. —" Higgic, Will, Co. (Temple) Rochester, N. ¥ Higgins, Peter, Co. (Vivian) Daytona, Fie Hightower Trio (Read's Hipp.) Cleveland Tilt & Margie (Pal.) Jacksonville, Fila Hill, Chas. J., Co. (Royal) New York Hill, Walter 0., Oo, (7th St-) “Minneapolis. v ~ rf / | rirardea | p 16-17; Mexi a ee a a ee ee Adams, Bobby PC Ahearn, Chas Andre, Mildr } Ali, — G All-Girl ehanees Allen & vies, wo (Huntingtor ntington, Ind. Allen * Davries, Shuron, Co. (Pan.) Newark, N. J. / Alice, I Davies, Tom, Trio (Rialto) Chicago. | (Pan Davis & McCoy (7th St.) Minneapolis. Allyn 4 8. Davis, Dolly, Co. (Harris) McKeesport, Pa. } Al's H pn. Davis & Darnell (Sist St.) New York. | Alvin's Davis, Ethel (Kelth) Orlando, Fla. i Amateur Davis & Nelson (Melba) Dallas, Tex. i Ambler B irg, N. ¥ Day & Aileen Revue (Pal.) St. Paul. } America’s Ga., 138-15. Day Sisters & Orch. (Proctor) Troy, N. Y. Anders Can. DeKos Bros. (Orph.) Denver; (Orph.) Kansas ee | . DeRue,’ Frank (Avon) Poughkeepsie, N. Y., ’ 18-15. Arco Br -) DeWitt, Burns & Torrence (Read's Hipp.) { Arena — Cleveland, Arleys, 3} Deere Girls (Golden Gate) San Francisco. Arms, | Deiro (Maj.) Dallas, Tex. Del Ortos, The (Keith) Toledo, O. Deley Sisters (Empress) Grand Rapids, Mich. , Ind Dell, Delano, Co. (Maj.) Springfield, Il. ¢ Fla. & : rton, W. Va. noon rand) Evans- Auss Dennis, Edd (Vivian) Daytona, Fla. a Denno Sisters & Thibaut (Delancey St.) New cage Ala. York is (Pan.) San Derickson & Brown (Proctor) Newark, N. J Dering, Rosemary, Co. (Orph.) Lincoln, Neb. Des Cardos, Five (7th St.) Minneapolis. Desmond, Bill, Co. (Flatbush) Brooklyn. lyn. Deyo Revue (Kearse) Charleston, W. Va. Dewees, Paul, Co. (Park) Meadville, Pa. Diamonds, Four (Lyceum) Canton, 0. Digitanos, The (Orph.) Seattle. (Orph.) Port- land 17-22. j Ark. Dixie Four \(Colonial) Erie, Pa. Dixon-Riggs Trio (Pal.) Brooklyn. Fla. Diaz Sisters (Pan.) Tacoma, Wash.; (Pan.) x Portland, Ore., 17-22 R ASS, er; (World) ee anklin) New York. Jefferson) New York. Mass. Donovan Girls (Keith) Dayton, 0. Dooley, Jed ‘Georgia) Atlanta, Ga. Dooley & Sales Doran & Soper (1 . Orieans Bayes & Speck _Bayne, Beverly Pa. vie ” ee D Tex. 0. a lm Dyer, Hubert, Co. Belling, 1, Conn, 7 Belmont a timore. J ; imont's 0 ae Belmont's , Haute, 1 aciatai iohit ro oeoser engl irph.) Wi a, Kap. a OE ie | Pan mn (Boston) Boston, in @ : (Poli) Seranton, Pa. t Edwards, Japonette, Co. (Temple) Birming- troit = ham, Ala ’ Boston. rie (State) New York. (Rivoli) Toledo, O. Kilda Dancers (7th St.) Minneapolis. Ellett, Maude, Co. (Premier) Brooklyn. ; Elly (Met.) Brooklvr (Pan.) %, : a } Englin, Maureen (Colonial) Allentown, . ang (Pan.) Esmond & Grant (Harris) Pittsburgh. - Blondes (K Ervel & Del (Georgia) Atlanta, Ga. Blue Slick Boland, My ’ ~ Bond & Leor - nd. Bonhair Tr + ( Ss Jiezo 1 . 7 - : Sieoth - Nir al.) Lockport, N. & F — i Geena Eres an.) Newark, N. J. ul Falls, A. & G. (Pal.) Jacksonville, Fla. 7 : Bottomley & Proctor) Albany, N. Y. En (Pal.) Achtabula, O. _ y - Reneiel & FE ate) Easton, Pa. ., Farnum, Franklyn, Co. (Melba) Brooklyn. ; Rowman, Sy ou) Bangor, Me., 13-15; Farrell, Billy, Co. (Colonial) Allentown, Pa. “ Sean, : Mass., 17-19; (Colonial) Farron, Frank (Keitii) Indianapolis. Bord & W Faulkner, Lillian (Keith) Texarkana, Ark. ; : Boydell. Jeat i F Fay, Frank (Albee) Brooklyn I & Jimmy (Keith) Bing- Faye, Herbert, Co. (Mai.) Bloomington, 1. j Boyle & Tk a ns : : ey Rradua. Mi Iympia) Boston. . Bra . Orleans. 3 Br i Rr Newark, N. J. Final Rehearsal Jefferson) New York Fink’s Mules (Faurot) Lima. O. a First Nighters (Princess) Nashville, Tenn a ; Flagler Bros, & Ruth (Greeley Sq.) New York, (Poli) Worcester, Mass. i Flashes, Seven (Amer.) Chicago 13-15; Flippen, Jay ©. (Maj.) Wichita Falls, Tex. ; Flirtations (Grand) Clarksburg, W. Va. Foley & Latour (Prospect) Brooklyn. : Fong, Jne (Earle) Washington. n Forbes-Prout Co. (Orph.) Galesburg, TI Ford & Price (Melba) Brooklyn Ford & Rickett (Electric) st. J pl Mi Brownlee’s 0. apolis, Ind :
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i & Chesleigh (Maj.) Chicago. » The Billboar , ai aa WT & Holbrook (Colonial) i Se. pdony & Bolles (Emery) Provide d, January 15, 1927 61 nan & Lambert (Orph.) Portland, Ore. a. Petit, Co. (Lyric) Mobile. Ai RB. 8. Montrose, Belle, Co. (G nua ~ — oo Greensburg, Pa. as The (Pal.) Springfield, on Moore, Jean, Co. bs St. Louis. Retter D . | : o. cho | ordbam) New York. ay po & Katherine (State) Memphi Moore & Powell (125t in-ton-Salem, N. C. (Or > e720 (Orph.) Vancouve jf a.ry (Keith) Dayton, O. . Myra (Orph.) Seattle; (0 mphis Moore, Al, & U 25th St.) New York. Rev ph.) Seattle 17-22 er, Can.; lolmes, raylor (leith) Washington ey ; (Orph.) Portland Orleans . U. S. Jazz Band (Crescent) New ptm Fantastic (Melba) Dallas Honey Boys, Fivsitace (C Birmingham, Ala. ee, Alberta, Co. (Empire) North dam Moore & Mitchell (Blvd.) N fh meg ~ ge oe ( allace (Crescen low SLASS. : Lt : “de-] , er Seith) : Hone Co. (State) Clev cent) New Orlesns. Leigh, Flore 8s, Moores, Clara, Co. (St eee York. Reynolds-Doneg lerma (Keith) Toledo, , Hl Co. veland. = rence (Plaza) Ft. Dodge, I Moran & Wiser (P ate-Lake) Chicago. Fa ey A | o. i ; ouse, Biny, 0%, oe Vancouver, Can.; era & Young (Bradford) Brass — Morenos, Lew acs Cleveland. ieee Lene Salt Lake City W208 Beach, ; x - A _ le 17-22. , ps z, Al, & Orch. (State) Norfolk — =, Morgan & Sheldc oo Altoona, Pa. Ricard ians (Pan.) Memphis. =— : loward ¢ 2oss (Pan.) Butte, Mont.; (P & Gladys (Fields Co » va. Motes & le Idon (Pal.) New Haven, Conn l » Irene (Orph.) Seattle; : ; xonkane 26a 3 an.) : Mass., 13-15. rner) Dorchester, Morrell A ota (Bedford) Brooklyn. : Panay Ni Ame ; + (Orph.) Port: c Howard & Bennett (Bay Ridge eon & Daron (E Massa a LaSalle Garden) De roit hs Newton (Scoll : Hufford, Nick (Orph.) New le Leon, Great , a a, M teas Olympia) Toston Huches, Ray & Pam (Pan.) Vancouver, © — Eddie (Hipp ) ‘Buffalo. Iné. Morton yng Omaha. : ™, a Ore., 17-22. oma, Wash.; (Pan.> ; Huzhes, Frank couver, Can, Lest ~ . 0. . George (Gre a Cc 1c Hughes Freee, oO ees aeneree ew Pa. Le nt we y Rage | ap ome Detroit. ~ ss & Frye (Proctor? tee - ] Richaréson, Fruak (iene) Austin, Tex a* p3 na, Ark. joerg Pt xford) Plai : ounters, Five 5 2 NN. de Robbins, Sam, _ (Keith) Jackso iss ; i » Ray, & Seal (Keith) 1 Lester, Great ainfield, N. J Vint (Rajah) Reading »bins, Sam, & Orct Dn, Miss ; js sien Jianapolis Lester (Orph.) Los A oo fullane, Fr c ading, Pa. : Orch. (Pal.) Rock 5 ' Hungarian Orch, (Riverside) ee ta. ester & Earl (Li ngeles. ag (Keith) 8 : pana nae Bits ne Mareen . by “33 } York. on 6 ee ae oe lullen & F yracuse, N. ¥. anil H r & Baile . » ovett, Ge : q.) New Y¥ is rancis ‘ : ister & Raley Weak, Northampton, Mass, Levin’ gid) Fan.) Newark, vue eista tate me Aa: CP) opewereHUMgrigN, OuTenede Cos ae | nter ival .). Galesburg mm | an.) New : » Neb. Mulroy, MeNeec H nterss Sara Mg ay scenery Ry —— & Lavarre ‘orp = hie) Palle — & Ridge (Maj.) Wichita ELL JUNCTION, DUTCHESS co. N. Y¥ ' Hur & (Orpb. Gentiles ‘Oreh , Le s & Dody (105th St b i ee Murd Be rex. nite No. 3. °° le - nd 17-22. ; ph.) Port- Lewis, Bs . St.) Cleveland ek & Mayo (Imperis fiyde & Burrell) (Ketth) Washinet Libby & cane Se cee oe can. dcanae (Golden Gate) San’ Pranct — OF ROBBINS BROS aa , i gto ae es Met. . Murphy, Se a 7a ‘ anciac % 8 n, raceme ar Seevtdeene..2 1 Livafl aos (Coloy'al) — Murray Girls (Maj) Ft Qo mg Adams “Mass __OLD-TIME ONE-RING CIRCUS », Officer al.) Pittsfield, M . oe ‘ eld, Sam (Pan.) § TM , Murray, Ke eeeee ae oe orth, Tex. 7 Robe - Mass. Lone Aiea = San Diego, Calif.; (Pan.) + neta b B. al.) New York. Rol ioe > (Victoria) Toronto, C "OF 1 Andsay's Revue (Grand) = Murrays, Be n (Maj.) Chicago. Vanres De egan (Pan.) Se: — 15-27. — ; Line & Le Atlanta, Ga ys. Bounding (Victo ancouver, Can my Seattle; (Pan.) “s Roger (Maryland) Baltimore Little Sim (Kedzie) Chiengo. © Myers, Florence, Co. (E ry) Holyoke, Mass. Robin & Hood (Pa oe in China (Blectric) Joplin, ¥ ittle Jim (Hipp.) Baltimore : » Co, (Englewood) Chicago. Geen tae et) ae lade Be & Chaney (collar Ns Mo. Livingston, George & Et more. R len 17-22. City; (Orph.) 3 llay Sq. Olympia) Boston. >. Mildred, Co wiitlenas Wane York. Nanette & Ni N cite to r) Mt. Vernce, &. ¥ : J nw. Y. ecdhaven, ete & Mine (Pal) Waterd pontoon & Pisres (Precter) Ze 'SNMoy ’ .) . Lockett & . ' Nathano Bros. (Cs Waterbury, Conn. tobinson, Bill (Orp ; ‘roy, N. ¥. ; : Jackie ‘= (Keith) Norristown, Pa Lockfords Eee fz wee) Brooklyn. Nawaht (Ce eR gp ee Mass. Benen, Maes, cei ee . : . n, Bobby, Co. (Pal.) Peori: , : Lomas Co. . ch. (Temple) De Naynon's Bi tant wabtes a. oe Blossom (Bijot ol) Shamokin, Pa. ) kson, Joe | (Pan) Leeg Beach,” Calf; Sten Pals a Orn See diemeaes in Gn an Ga Hochwell, De. (9m) Kime Ge ; Pan ) Salt Lake City 17-22. = alit.; Louis. & New York (St. Louis) St Nelidoff Quartet eae Chicago. Rodero & Maley (Bijou) Bee City. ' abn Joan, & Baldwin Sisters (Keith) Ci Long Tack Sam (@ . Nelson & Parish en ant New York. Rox rs & Donnelly entet ae Ga. a 4 Sine) ; n- Lopez, Dolores ay Atlanta, Ga. Nereida (Lyceum) Co St.) Minneapolis. me matee, Margaret (Pal.) N orfolk, Va. es & Sinclair (Pal.) Indianapolis (Pan.) Salt I ( an.) Tong Beach Calif.: Nestor & Vincent — oO. Romaine, Homer (Pan ° New York. nis. Ed. Revue (Orpl ppd, . , -) Salt Lake City 17-22 ’ lf.s Nevins . (Capitol) Trenton, N Salem 17-22 an.) Portland, Ore.; (P ; : Wha ph.) Champaign, 1 orraine Serenaders . eee vevin & Gordon (Keith) ¥ ym 2. R 22. , an.) Jans & Whalen (Davis) Pittsberch. ° Pam mle ene rs (Capitol) Steubenville, O Niblo & Spencer (Ind sabe oungstown, 0. tomans, Three (Keith) Or! } nsleys, Five (Maj.) Little Rock Lees BS , Co. (Temple) Detroit. . © Nichols, How iana) Terre Haute, Ind Romantic Youth ‘Engle rlando, Fla. : nob Ce. (Pett) melden ~ Ark. “yan ne Wichita, Kan Nicola PB ren Mg we Hoboken, N. J. Romas Troupe PM are oe d) Chicago. : jarvis’ & Harrison (Gayety) Utiea, a" uuise, Mile. (imperial) Sarnia, Ont., C Night fn a ‘Night Clab (Orp ewe @ Suan Gla} tan Aakoe Se ' ‘ ircis. Revue (Orph.) Ogden Utah, (as Lubin, T (sheet Hamilton 17-22. + C&D. Nile Grace oe hee San Francisco, Home & Gaut eae ai) E eeree Tex ean) Denver 17-22. ' »; (Amert- . Lowry sY Le rag os .» Co. (Li iota. te . perial) Montre ‘an _ oy 2 sad 22. wr Lueky Stiff y temmnet AL ate) Memphis. Niobe (Reyal) New — Chicago. — & Bent Revne (Cx nee Can. ne a (Pal.) Cincinnati Lunds, Four Musi Benge oy Nolan, Paul, Co. (Le tooneys, The (Pal) Ak oe ; 4 Nellie, & Jay Birds (C ‘ ee usical (Electric) St. Joseph a peanome gy ag - roy) Portsmouth, © Rose, Harry ( -) ARFON, 0. Comm (Capitol) Hartford, | 7 iT Bros. (Pal.) New Orlean Joseph, Mo. North) « s an (Grand) Philadelp! Rose & Tho a New York santa ion : * Lyde ’ + Hy rleans, Northiane & er ~ Lasoo gay t , aorne (Orp ~nver. ' , Jeanie Riviera) Chicago. a all a (Pan.) Portland, Ore.; (Pan.) Norton, Jack, Phang me Portsmouth, O Rosedale & Peters ar}? Denver. Jerom & Ryan (Harris! McKeesport, Pa a C5, 0° teeeeek a ae ‘a> ) Calif Rosemont Revelers (Pan > bem Baltimore. ; Jerome & Newell (Keith) aaa Ring Lytell & Fant me St. Olympia) Boston. ° . Worth, Tex. (Pan.) Tacoma 17-22. — ellingham, Wash.; Jerome & Evelyn (Temple) Detroit Lytel, Bert, ¢ (Keith) Orlando, Fia. ° Rosemont's Troubadours ‘ . ae 6 Gu Cae 2 Indianapolis: (Keith) 7 , Co. (Keith) Cincinnati. O'Brien Sextet (Pan.) T = — s (Capitol) Windsor, _ Akron, * 16-19; (Keith) a ee Ce O'Bri ove n. ‘oronto. tosenblatt, Cant nke & Ant : ; mst 20-22. rien Siste . wines og (Pan.) Spokane; sink & Aza (Hesely) Topeka, ~ a a M Often nS ptr Mobile, .Ala. chy ) Pokane; (Pan.) om 4 pi s ans Cc a o " ™ . neinnati. pa rph.) Sar * eis jones & Rea (Orph.) — Mack, & Leonard (Poli) Worcester, Mass. ae oe et bene a Ore. hn ag erg (Empire) Nort jordan, Rody (Mancses) Asstia, Tos Mack’ & Ear! (Bway.) Philadelphia, O'Neil, Bobby. Co. (Fordham) Nev Reuden Bo een aig, 3 "3 sreeley Sq.) New York. Mack, J. C.. ¢ y.) Philadelphia. 100% Re y. Co. (Fordham) New Yor! towden, Boyd, Co. (Reg iad - s, Jack, Horse xe rk. tack, J. C., Co. (Colonis aia Revue (Pan.) ‘lt - Roy & egent) Detroit. Y wses (Lyric) Indianapolis. mi } toomol Co. ane en wey on Fiddlers vs. Shen 1oranas sr i Royal Fee a a York ack, Ge : 1) Clarksburg, W. Va. Olms, Joh * fh mg St. Louis “tee - ead's Hip ‘| ' K Mackec! gg (Read's Hipp.) Cleveland Olive n, Co. (105th St.) Clevelan Royal Hungarian Orch pp.) Cleveland. Kadex Four (Keit! ; _ 7 nie, Peggy (Waldorf) Waltham —— = & Crangle (Keith) Asheville - . Royal Pekin Trov o Os) Dubuque. Ta. ' Rg Fy Fl grea Mahon & § > Mase, Curae ine Rath)’ hanes con os Roye & Maye Revue (Davis) Pittsburgh. ~ eyame Ma: hicago. ahon Scott Co. ° nri, Archie (Keit pe m, Ga. Roseties._ aye Revue ( avis) Pittsburch. _ prea Eg ag Bagg Be ag sea ee = — = Oriental Revue pm Mh gg tien Rag Sekar wee Gat neg y ute & Riley (Pan.) § e “a andel, Wr > rk. rtons, Fo 1) Syracuse, N. ¥ abi e Night Clab (Po! Seema . _Long Beach (Fen.) San Diego, Ca¥e.; (Fam) Mandel Nm. & Joe (Orph.) San Francisco eee, Seer eee. een Sail oie che Dales, Fez 7 tod “ — " ’ . . y ) tre et » ¥ ’ _ ’ ee *x. ; a) Reutuen & lian [xivels) Gen Mann, Jerome (Maj.) I » Worse’ Oxford Trio (Pan) Be fet.) Brooklyn. an ae Ce See, Si Seven, Stan (Hipp.) ee Ind. ieee, Wien, (Qneana® Fs ney Tex. Tacoma 17-22. _ ellingham, Wash.; (Pan.) mabe Tie (Victoria) Naw Weck Ky i ) Seane ¢ hitney (Orph.) & — e. Mann. Alles 2. ahoma City. --: ss e& frien (Embassy) Po —— - ; xsl vo oo Three Pr itipp.) ‘Buffalo se «& Glas —, a p P a wl Pe (Pal.) Hartford — N. ¥. i .. — e, arry, Co. (Davis) Pittsbu =a Mansfield, Perry ys ~ . oston. aco, Cansino haa © &iton (Capitol) Trento 7 Kean Richard. (Pal. New Ot York os ~~ eiamaanaae % Caristen Ives. (aunts) Cleve. np a BO ag —~ ™ ay ~Glaam iene & ane ee Lawrence, Sines 3 sean, chard (Pal.) New Ork and " ate) Cleve- age, Jim & Bett - d, Pa. aren Armstrong (Bedforr eaten. 7 Keene & tleans. t Ave > Ruth e > . 1) B eo & White (State) Taecahent Marino & Martin (Ke Pace & (Class ry A B) New York. 1 ’ Bab (Pan.) San Diego oan klyn. elly & Forsythe (P and. Mari - (Keith) Lowell, M edie. Maj.) Chicago. ong Beach 17-22 » Calif.; (Pan.) h Kelly, I he (Pan.) Hamilton, Ca arin & Ford (Pal.) Rock — Palermo’s Canines (Crescent) N Ryan, Ji Pas , Sil ew, Co. ‘Maj.) Elmir 4 ‘an. Marion & Dade (Cro ockford, Tl. Pantages Circus (Par cent) New Orleans a Jimmy, Co. (Capitol) Steut ; 2 ee (Pal.) oe ES c cote, Soc. Ge. toe Ch Philadelphia. San Framioe {1-25 Salem, Ore.; (Pan.) Ryan & Lynn (Orph.) Poughkeepsie, N, ° 13-15; (Scollay Sq.) Bos terbury, Conn., Marlowe, M “" era) Chicago. Parte Sisters & Alezai ) Ryan & Lynn (Orph.) Wichita, Kan. - xesn & Demonde (Pal) cheteland. + Marlowe, ‘ary (Lyric), Hoboken, 3.3. ris Sisters & Alexander (Pan.) Toe Anzeles ma) Wietlte, Ree el ey, Frankie, Co Proc = . Marti * -f = (Pal.) New Hare P A . we « 7-22. ’ pone Tad ’ - tor) Ni ° tin, Eddie (Pal.) & n. Conn, Parisian Art (Orph.) ain _ ry - pavera (Hillside) ae Pt = —- & ae eae oo r-Babb Co. Oe aa yt gy Joe, Trio ih yz ven ¢ ‘nsign (Miles) Detroit » Ite a 3-15: (Lyric - er , Mass. arks, G. & B .) Sou end, Ind. Sailors, Th a side) ; amaica, N. Y¥ os Kennedy, James, C roit. ees, ‘Earted Umebbuee 2038 ° p + 2. (Ritz) Birmingham, Al s .. Three (Hipp.) New York, Seomsay’ & tes 2 (Rialto) Chicago. Martin's, Perey, Variety Circus ( aris Fashions (Hipp.) Buffal dues Sampsel & Leonhardt (Or; he ~ . > earse O., 13-15: + cus (Grand) Salem Parti, Mich ) buttalo. Samuel > rph.) Des Motne Eounedy 4 Eoamet [ieeaser Seo 5 : (Lyceum) Reaver F Jem, Parti, Michael, Co. (Keith) Lowe nels, Rae (Orph.) Oak any ; ' , Co. (Ps few W.Va. Maryland Colleg r Falls, Pa., 17-18. Pastor & K awell, Mass. Santiag ph.) Oakland, Calif. Kenny & Carvet (Ritz). an.) Newark, N. J * ollegians (Rialto) C ' & Kappo (Pal.) Pitt sae McIntyre & I , uffalo. Pollard, Daphne (Keit os Angeles. Shawn Bros oe ee ™ a p, amont (St. Louis) _ ore Mase. Mella. PP agg 3 Fwy oe Ala. Pollack, ao Endinnspiie. 118. os. (Central Sq.) Cambridge, Mass., Paste: a: oyle (Fordham) New York MeKay, Jock (Pan.) Salt La a leans. Polly & Oz (Pan.) K os Madelphin. Shean, Phillins & / - & Robles (Nixon) Philadelphia. 1, Ogden “17-22 ) Salt Lake City; (Orph.) Pompadour Ballet sous anon - «,(Pa0-) Spokane oe Ce) ee ae 2. . feKenna Trio (Maj.) San Antoni Powell, Jack, Sextet (Yonge mane ity. Sheiks, Two (Capitol) Trent ‘ 4 LaCrosse, Jean (Pal.) MeLallen & Sarah 1h yg = pga ee ee lt ~> aaa Sheriff, EK. (Rits) aoe aa ta For & 3 al.) Springfield, Mase Medley & Dupree (Pal.) W: etroit. Powers & Wallace (Marrlan vata Shields, Ella (Keith) Be eam, om. ‘ ' Startzma ” — Meecha Ss a aterbury, Conn. Pressler & K Maryland) Baltimore. Shirley, Rits x ee : Sesten n (Wash. St. Olymp! n & Shannon ‘Towers) % r & Klaiss ‘Rialto) Chicag ee . Rita (Emery) Provid La . , ympia) Melnotte Duo (Prince Novelty) Topeka, Kan. Sin . ch. (Keith) Washingto La Reeca, Roxy eee pr nladetaaie. Melvine, ‘Three (World) Omaha. Purple Prince (Keith) Norristown, Pa. ciiake En (Keith) Philadelphia. Ww Ladaile & Moran (Alhambra) baile ve Conn. e Opera (Pal.) Bridgeport R Singing’ Bell B ys (Pa G6. 3 eae , ev laSatle & Mack (Pal.) Milwaukee. Mendi ° Sissle & oys (Pal.) Wilkes-Barre, P ladent, F Indianapolis Mendi, Joe (Pal.) Chica Raines & Av ‘ana Sve Blake (State) Newark, N ~~ va Lady T et Met Co. (Pal.) Rockford, 11 Merediths, The (Orph.) ‘Kansas © Randow T ag Pe ores Pena Tex. 866 Sycamore (State-Lak cn by ‘ “| Me > mt : ord, Midge > a a . Sas x “wt ri State er his Sleck 1an’s 4 “ er A ago. on, . * * iggy! ob Mage 8 manent N. ¥ id rye ee Union Hill ~~ J Rappe, Harry (Pan.) Sorento . — a ae (Ritz) Elizabeth NJ iird, Jorace, " waviyl hicago. Mille : n (Poli) Meriden yf. wrick, Guy, Co. (Pal.) Ss h Ss it! ays (Rialto) Joliet, MM os > , pais. Tenn. ; (Coliseum) fgg pow) Mom- saitier . (Englewood) pe — & Ann (Poll) Oy Ree Smith Fp i gh yy Bal"imore. imeys, Five (Grand) ¥ St. ouis 17-22. Mi Sis s evne (Premier) B ee aymond, Emma, Co ie 7 m Se anto (Pal.) Cincinnati. 7 Laneaste ar Munci iller-Marks Re rooklyn. Rebellio . Co. (Amer.) Chicago. Smith, Tom (Rialto stee a Lando Sovee tFalye (Orph.) * wn, Pa. 3 (Orph.) an Salt Lake City; Reck & BR aime mee) Bar on Smith & Parker (Pal y Rockford, Ti - . Joy own, . --- ’ > € . Ipp. alo Ss it - Ss . ck Tord, Lane, Van (Orph:} ne , —~ Marion, & Hunter (Ritz) Birmingham Red Follies 2 oe 6 ee ee a ae ' anconver 17-22 g, Can.; (Orph. eas ‘ edford & Wallace (Pf Ridce ockaw: 5 p> oy A erue . y I —— ts ee Brooklyn Mitchell & pa + Washington. x... Trt Way, Spencer & Wills. ihe ge ; I - (Albee) Brooklyn Mitkus Duo (Colonial) mene Rirmingham, Ala. Reilly, Tom o (Amer.) New York. Sponsler, Les (Gran 0 aj.). Johnstown, Pa Paden 3 Pe (Grana) Phitadetphia Modern Rerne (State) Pw mega Pa. Reilly. — (Leroy) Portsmouth, 0 Spotlight Revue rong er Mass., 123-15. aoe” . Co. (Sheridan ohh Modena, © : alo. ae -p US. you) : w Spring : Shamokin, P izle. Aerial TR age ey Rotean, Countess! mea memy: Sed, a Sadaets (ieanepind Selame: pringtord, Hal, Co. (Maj) Son Antent, 4 Grohs, The (Pal) Cleveland" 1 Motina, Amalia, Co. \Tivoll) Richmond, Ind apolis. ennepin) Minne- eaetnnssereriaie solemn ‘ . eland. ‘ a s, Pive (Ketth) Indianapolis." tenard & West (Bedf Montana (Sheridan 8q.) ret on on gg Renault, Francis (Pan) a eg WILLIAM F. ADER urgh. tle 17-22. Spokane; (Pan.) Seat- ATTORNEY AND COU treet Chleago, ‘ | 7 / ~
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62 Stacey & Fay (Embassy) Port Chester, N. Y. Stanelli & Douglas (Keith) Jackson, Miss. Stanley & Attree (Pan.) Toronto 15-21. Stanley, Jos. B., Co. (Hill St.) Los Angeles. Stanley, Stan, Co. (Columbia) Far Rockaway, ee Stanley, Aileen (Orph.) San Francisco. Stanley & Quintette (Hillside) Jamaica, N. Y. Stanton, Val & Ernie (Orph.) Winnipeg, Can.; (Orpb.) Vancouver 17-22. Stars, Five (Pal.) Milwaukee. Static (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn. Stedman, A. & F. (Keith) Texarkana, Ark. Sterling Saxophone Four (Grand) Macon, Ga. Stewart & Olive (Orph.) Vancouver, Can.; (Orpb.) Seattle 17-22. Stewart & Noblet (Electric) Kansas City, Kan. Stoddard, Harry, & Band (State) New York. Steddard, Marie (Orph.) Portland, Ore. Stokes & N. Twins (Pan.) Toronto. Stone & Ioleen (Amer.) New York. Strain Sisters (World) Omaha. Stutz & Bingham (Robins) Warren, O. Summertime (Greeley Sq.) New York. Sun Fun Linn & Co. (Pal.) Milwaukee. Suter, Ann (Pal.) New Orleans. Swartz & Clifford (Pan.) Bellingham, Wash.; (Pan.) Tacoma 17-22. Swifts, Three (Keith) Washingten. Sybilla & Bowhan Co. (Capitol) Hartford, Conn. Sydeli, Paul, & Spottie (Pal.) Chicago. T Tahar, Sie, Troupe (Maj.) Chicago. Taketas, The (Pal.) Chicago. Talent & Merit (Orph.) Champaign, IN. Taylor, Margaret (Keith) Lowell, Mass. Test, The (Shea) Toronto. Texas Four (Maj.) Little Rock, Ark. Thompson & Kemp (Keith) Philadelphia. Thornton, Jim (Empress) Grand Rapids, Mich. Thornton & Squires (Tivoli) Richmond, Ind. Tieman’s, Tad, Tunesmiths (Hennepin) Minne apolis; (Orph.) Winnipeg, Can., 16-22. Tillis-LaRue (Keith) Texarkana, Ark. Tilton, Corinne (Keith) Columbus, 0. Tilyou & Rogers (Tivoli) Richmond, Ind. Timberg, Herman (Orph.) San Francisco. Togan & Geneva (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn. Tokeyo Boys (Pal.) South Bend, Ind. Toney & Norman (Miller) Milwaukee. Top & Bottom (Nixon) Philadelphia. Trahan & Wallace (Loew) Montreal. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (Maj.) Ft. Worth, Tex. Traver Bros. (Hill St.) Los Angeles. Travers, Roland, Co. (State) Norfolk, Va. Trovato (Riviera) Detroit. Tuck & Cins (Orph.) Huntington, W. Va. Tulip Time (Boston) Boston. Tumbling Clowns (Hipp.) Pottsville. Pa. Turelly & Clark (Earle) Washington. U eeoeet Trio (Loew) London, Can. 6 & Clark (Read's Hipp.) Cleveland. ieee & Iris (Pan.) Tacoma, Wash.; (Pan.) Portland, Ore., 17-22. Usher, Mae (Met.) Brooklyn. Vv Vadie, Marion, Dancers (Alhambra) Milwaukee. Vagges, The (Orph.) Brooklyn; (58th St.) New York 22, Vagrants, Three (Boston) Boston. Valentine & Bell (Grand) St. Louis. Van & Belle (Smoot) Parkersburg, W. Va. Vane, Sybil (Orpb.) Los Angeles. Velie & Roberts Co. (Lyceum) Canton, O. Vernon (Victory) Holyoke, Mass. Vernon, Hope (Pal.) Indianapolis. Vernon, Florence, Co. (Pal.) Worcester, Mass, Victoria, Vesta (Pan.) Toronto. Villa & Sataee (Orph.) Tulsa, Okla. Visions (Keith) Boston. Vivian & Walters (Keith) eamasegtts. Vox & Walters (Pan.) Memphis. Voyagers, The (Riviera) Chicago. w Wahletka, Princess (Harris) Butler, Pa. Waldman, Ted & Al (Pal.) Akron, O. Wales, Ted & Betty (Maryland) Baltimore. Walmsley, Frank, Co. (Electric) Joplin, Mo. Walters, Walter (St. Louis) St. Lonis, Walters, F. & O. (Grand) Montgomery, Ala. Waite Trio (State) Easton, Pa. — Tom & Dolly (Calvin) Northampton, ass. Ward, Fanny, Co. (Riverside) New York. Ward, Sclly, Co. (Orph.) Kansas City. Ward & Raymond (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn. Ward & Taylor (Loew) London, Can. Wardell & LaCoste (Orph.) New Orleans. Warner & Cole (Empress) Fremont, Neb. Warren, Herbert, Co. (Imperial) Montreal, Can. Warren & O'Brien (Keith) Youngstown, 0. Waters, Tom & Betty (Harris) Pittsburch. Watson, Jos. K. (Tilrou) Coney Island, N. Y. Wayburn's, Ned, Revue (Prosnect) Hrooklyn. Weaver Eros. (Hennepin) Minneapolis. Weeping Willow (Orph.) Huntington, W. Va. Weiss Trio (State) Buffalo Welder ststers'’ Revue (Indiana) Terre Haute, Ind. Welsh's, Emmett, Minstrels (Grand) Philadel- phia. Werner & Mary Ann (Grand) Montgomery, Ala. West, Gates & Hane (Miller) Milwankee Westerners, The (Victory) Holvoke, Mass. Weston & Hutchens (Keith) Portland, Me Weston, Celia (Pan.) San Diego, Calif.; (Pan.) Long Beach 17-22. Wheeler & Potter (Keith) Portland, Me. Wheeler, George & Ivy (State) Corning, N. Y., 14-15. Wheeler Trio (Capitol) Windsor, Can. White, Slack & Useless (Poli) Bridgeport, Conn. Wiedoeft. Herb, & Orch. (Pan.) Portland, Ore.; (Pan.) Salem 17-22. Wigginsville (Pal.) New Orleans. Wilbert, Raymond (State) Easton, Ta. Wilbur & Girlie (Grand) Macon, Ga. Wilkens & Wilkens (Blvd.) New York. Willard (Capitol) Steubenville, 0. Williams, Elsie, Co. (Orph.) Des Moines, Ia. Williams’ Midgets (Plaza) Waterloo, Ia. Williams, Roger (Orph.) Wichita. Kan. Williams, Herbert (Colonial) Allentown, Pa. Willie, West & McGinty (Franklin) New York. Wille Bros. (Maj.) Johnstown, Pa. Wills & Holmes (Maj.) Springfield, 11. Willis, Bob (Orph.) Boston. Willis-McPharlane Revue (Miller) Wilson Sisters’ Revue (Gates Wilson Bros. (State-Lake) Wilson, Jack, Co. (State) Cleveland. Wilson & Dobson (Kedzie) Chicago. - Lew & Madeline (State) Harrleborg, Milwaukee. Ave.) Brooklyn. Chicago. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Wilton Sisters (Orph.) Denver. Wilton & Weber (State) New York. Winehill & Briscoe (Orph.) Boston. Wingfield & Jean (Pan.) Memphis. Wirth, May, Co. (Earle) Washington. Withers, Chas., Co. (Cross Keys) Philadelphia. Wong, Nee (Pan.) Seattle; (Pan.) Vancouver, Can., 17-22. Wong, Prince (Allegheny) Philadelphia. Wright, Louise (Grand) Macon, Ga. Wyatt's Lads & Lassies (Pan.) Butte, Mont.; (Pan. ) Spokane 17-2 Wyoming Four ay New York Wyse, Ross, Jr., & Co. (Golden Gate) San Francisco. 7 Yoran, Paul, Co. (Orph.) Clinton, Ia. Yoeman, George (Capitol) Windsor, Can. Yorke & King (Riverside) New York. Zardo & Vaile (Albee) Brooklyn. Zeiglers, The (Miles) Detroit. Zermaine-Farrar Revue (Keith) Ottawa, Can. MOTION PICTURE PRESENTATIONS Alvina, Ray, & Boys (Met.) Boston. Andrews, Carolyn (Capitol) New York. Andreinni Bros. (Garde) New London, Ash, Paul (Oriental) Chicago. Barr, Julia (Palace) Dallas, Tex. Beban, George (Earle) Washington; Grand) Pittsburgh 17-22. Bennington, Chas. (Central Park) Book of Dreams (Chicago) Chicago. Buck, Verne, Orch. (Avalon) Chicago. Buddies, Four (Regent) Harrisburg, Pa. Burns Twins (Academy of Music) New York. California Nighthawks (State) Boston. Carr, Jimmy (Strand) Syracuse, N. ° Castle Garden (Ambassador) St. Louis. Caupolican, Chief (Aldine) Pittsburgh. Cogert & Motto (Strand) Albany, N. Coles, Joyce (Capitol) New York. Colgate Collegians (Palace) Washington. D’Allessandro, John (Century) Baltimore. Dance of Hours (Ambassador) St. Louis. DePace, Bernardo (Strand) New York. Delbridge, Del, Orch. (Capitol) Chicago. Dennis Sisters (Michigan) Detroit. Ederle, Gertrude (Mosque) Newark, N. J. Edwards, Cliff (Aldine) Wilmington, Del. Edwards, Gus, Revue (Strand) Brooklyn. Family Album (Met.) Houston, Tex. Flory, Eileen, with Fanchon & Marco Co.: Portland, Ore.; Seattle, Wash., 16-22. Fords, The (Branford) Newark, N. J. Forkes, Lou, & Orch. (Palace) Dallas, Tex. Franklin, Irene (Century) Baltimore. Garden of Dreams (Capitol) Des Moines, Ia. Giant Piano (Palace) Memphis. Glass, Julia (Capitol) New York. Hello, Spain (Stanley) Philadelphia. Herbert, Victor, Melodies (Shea's Buffalo) Buffalo. Imperial Imps (Branford) Newark, N. J. In a Persian Garden (Palace) Dallas, Tex. Kahn, Sammy, & Orch. (Central Park) Chicago. Kempner, Jimmy (Academy of Music) New York. Kennedy, Helen (Royal) Toronto, Can. Klatoff, Hazel (Fabian) Paterson, N. J. Klein, Jack (Palace) Dallas, Tex. Kreuger, Bennie (Uptown) Chicago. Landry, Art, & Band (Howard) Atlanta, Ga. Lewis, Sammy (Palace) Washington. , Lode, Dealmo (Imperial) Newport News, Va. London Palace Girls (Stanley) Philadelphia. Meroff, Sonia (Palace) Washington. Meroff, Ben, & Band (Granada) Chicago. Moonlight (Newman) Kansas City. On Old Broadway (Uptown) Chicago. Peabody, Eddie (Met.) Los Anzelés. Pearl of Damascus (Met.) Boston. Pianoesque (Strand) Albany, N. Y. Pirate Love (Capitol) Des Moines, Ia. Pompadour’s Fan (Olympia) New Haven, Conn. Puppets (Paramount) New York Roaming Gypsies (Tivoli) Chicago. Royal Welsh Choir (Texas) San Antonio, Tex. Rubinoff, Dave (Colonial) Reading, Pa. Runyan & Evans (Capitol) Port Arthur, Can. Schilling, Margaret (Paramount) New York. Schulz, Myron, & Orch. (Read’s Hipp.) Cleve- land. Seasons, Four (Michigan) Detroit. Short, Al, & Bors (Piccadilly) Chicago. Sidare, Hal (Aldine) Pittsburgh. Starr, Bee (Capital) Des Moines, man) Kansas City, Mo,. 17-22. Stickney, Chas. (Palace) Washington. Termini, Joe (Sherman) New Haven, (Pal.) Washington, D. C., 16-22. Thomas, Joe, & Saxotet (New) Baltimore. Trado Twins (Strand) New York. Triesault, John (Capitol) New York. Van & Schenck (Met.) Washington. Conn. (Davis’ Chicago. Ia.; (New. Conn.; Wallace Bros. (Roger Sherman) New Haren, Conn. ' Waring’s Pennsylvanians (Rivoli) Baltimore. Whiteman, Wiedoeft, Paul (Allen) Cleveland. Rudy (Regent) Springfield, 0. CONCERT AND OPERA Althouse, Panl: Chicago 20. Austral, Florence: (Met.) New York 16 Bauer, Harold: (Aeolian Hall) New York 16; Baltimore 21. Brailowsky, Alex: New York 15. Bublig, Richard: Memphis, Tenn., 15; Worces- ter, Mass., 18. Casals, Pablo: St. Paul, Minn., 13. Chalfant, Lucille: (Plaza Hotel) New York 15; (Waldorf-Astoria) New York 20. Chaliapin & His Co.: Los Angeles 13; Salt Lake City 21. Cteratavety Trio: Meadville. Pa.. 12: Oswego. Y., 13: Gaelph,. Ont., Can., 14; St. ee 17; Sarnia 18; Chatham 19; Toronto 20. Cleveland Orch.: (Carnegie Hall) New York 18. Crooks, Richard: New Orleans, La., 15; Birmingham, Ala., 17; Atlanta, Ga., 22. TD’ Alvarez, Marguerite: Boston 16. DeGogorza, Emilio: Baltimore 14. Detroit Orch.: Kansas City, Mo., 18; Lincoln, Neb., 19. Draper, Ruth: Greenwich, Conn., 12; Pitts- burgh, Pa., 17; Washington 18; Rochester, N. Y., 19; Detroit, Mich., 21. Flonzaley Quartet: New York 18. Gershwin, George: Boston 16. Giannini, Dusolina: Detroit 17. Gigli, Beniamine: Atlanta, Ga., 20. Gradova, Gitta: Ricnmond, Va., 18. Hansen, — Portland, Ore., 15; Seattle, Wash... Hayes, Roland: Detroit 12; Buffalo 18; Roches- ter, N. Y.. 20. Hempel, Frieda: Atlanta, Ga., 14; Miami, Fla Hofmann, Josef: (Met.) New York 16. Homer, Louise: Boston 17. House, Judson: Philadelphia 13; Hamilton, Can., 17; St. Paul, Minn., 19; Minneapolis 20. Kraft, Arthur: Albion, =e. 12: Rockford, Ill., 13; Culver, Ind 4: Buttle Creek, Mich., 15; Champaign, Til., 26; Pon- tiac 17; Decatur 18; Richmond, Ind., 19; Chillicothe, O., 20. Kurenko, Maria: Lexington, Ky., 20 LaScala Opera Co.: Pittsburgh 15-22. Lent, Sylvia: Hartford, Conn., 17 Letz Quartet: Boston 16; New York 21. Detroit 17; Des Moines, Ia., 1 Lewis, Mary: Providence. R. I., 16. London String Quartet: Buffalo 17-22. — Mischa: Lucchese, Josephine: Long Beach, Calif., 12; Santa Paula 14; San Francisco 19, Manhattan Opera Co.: Houston, Tex., 12; Dallas 14-15. Meisle, Kathryn: Trenton, N. J., 14. Mordkin, Mikhail, & Ballet: (Columbia) San Francisco 17-22. Munz, Mieczyslaw: New York 15. Ney, Elly: Portland. Ore., 17; Victoria, Can., 19; Bellingham, Washb.. 21. Novaes, Guiomar: Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 13. Patton, Fred: Hackensack, N. J., 19. Ponselle, Rosa: Baltimore 17; Pittsburgh 21. Ponselle, Carmela: Parkersburg, W. Va., 17; Minn., 21. 12; New York Pittsburgh, Pa., 21. St. Paul, 17; Chatta- Rethberg, Elisabeth: — Moriz: Philadelphia Russian Choir: Memphis, Tenn., nooga 19. Schumann-Heink, Mme.: San Antonio, Tex., 14; New Orleans 19 Simonds, Bruce: New Haven, Conn,, 12, Spalding, Albert: (Met.) New York 16. St. Denis, Ruth, & Co.: Rochester, N. Y., 13. Stratton, Charles: (Hotel Plaza) New York 12. Szigeti, Joseph: Pittsburgh 13; Milwaukee 16. Thomas, John Charles: Brooklyn 13; New York 21. Talley, Marion: Baltimore 12; Washington 14; Ann Arbor, Mich Valentine, May, Opera Co.: Fort Worth, Tex., 9 12. Vreeland, Jeannette: St. Josepb, Mo., 17; St. Paul, Minn., 20; Minneapolis 21. Werrenrath, Reinald: Oakland, Calif., 17. ——— Efrem: (Aeolian Hall) New York 1 DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL Abie’s Irish Rose: (Adelphi) an 10-15. Any Man's Woman: Mamaroneck, N. Allentown, Pa., 14-15; Lancaster 17-18: ‘Read: ing 19; York 20. Arliss, George: (Biltmore) Los Angeles 10-22. Artists & Models: (Chestnut St.) Philadelphia 10-15. Blossom Time: (Cass) Detroit 10-15. Blossom Time: (Heilig) Portland, Ore., 13-15; (Metropolitan) Seattle, Wash., 17-22. —s Earl, Vanities: (Poli) Washington 1 Carroll, Earl, Vanities: Selma, Ala., 12; Pensacola, Fla., 13; Mobile, Ala., "14-15; (Tulane) New Orleans. La., 16-22, Ching-a-Ling: Washington 16-22. Cocoanuts, The: (Shubert) Kansas City 9 Cradle Snatchers: (Teck) Buffalo 10-15; tional) Washington 17-22. First Love: (Plymouth) Boston 10-15. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: (Metropolitan) Seat- -15. (Na- tle, Wash., 9-15; (Orph.) Vancouver, Can., 17-19; (Royal) Victoria 20-22. Gorilla, The: Hickory, N. C., 12; Asheville 13; Chattanooga, Tenn., 14-15. Green Hat: (Davidson) Milwaukee 10-15; (Metropolitan) St. Paul 16-22. Green Hat: (Erlanger) Atlanta, Ga., 10-15; Meridian, Miss., 17; Hattiesburg 18; Jack- son 19; Greenwood 20; Clarksdale 21; Green- ville 22. Green Fruit: (Hanna) Cleveland 10-15. Greenwich Village Follies: (Shubert) Cincin- nati 9-15; (English) Indianapolis 16-22. Jazz Singer: (American) St. Louis 9-15; (Grand) Cincinnati 16-22 Jolson, Al: (Shubert) Phila detpbla 10-15. Judy: (Werba) Brooklyn Kalich, Bertha: (Curran) gant Kid Boots: Allentown, Pa., Wilmington, Del., 13-15 Lady Alone: (Belasco) Washington 19-15. Laff That Off: (Shubert Rialto) St. Louts 10-15 (Royal Alexandra) Toronto, Indianapolis 12 (National) —— 10-15, 12; (Playhouse) "Matheson: Can., 10-15 Lauder, Sir Marry: LeMaire’s Affairs: 10-15. Mantell, Robt. B., & Memphis, Tenn., Pittsburg, Kan., Lang, 7 Washington Genevieve Hamper Co.: 10-15; Joplin, Mo., 17-18; 19; Parsons 20-21; Arkansas The: San Francisco Money From Home: 10-1 (Broad) Philade iphia 19-15, Music Box Revue, Clem T. Schaffer, mer.: (Tulane) New Orleans 9-15 Mobile, Ala., 17-18; Pensacola, Fla., 19; Jacksonville 20-22. My Maryland: (Apollo) Atlantic City 10-15. Night in Spain: (Maj.) Brooklyn 10-15. Night in Paris: (Maj.) Boston 109-15 On Approval: (Garrick) Philadelphia 10-22. Pigs: (Ford) Baltimore 10-15 Princess Flavia: ‘Shubert) Roston 10-15. Queen Hizh: (Wilbur) Boston 10-15 Road to Rome: (Belasen) Washington 17-22 Rio Rita: (Forrest) Philadelphia 10-2 Shelf. The: (Garrick) Detroit 9-22 Show-Off, The: Mitchell, 8 D.. 12: Madison 13; Spirit Lake, Ia., 14; Northwood 15; Charles City 17; Sumner 18: Grinnell 19; Shenandoah 20; Burlington 21-22. Shufflin’ Sam From Alabam (Eastern), Geo. L. Barton, mer (Elm re) Pittsburgh 10- 15; Grafton, W. ‘Va., 7-22. Slout, Ruth & L. Verne, Players: Lecompton, Kan., 12; Topeka 13; Newton 14: Hope 15; Minneapolis 17; Glaseo 18: Relolt 19; Lincoln 20; Ellis 21; Grinnell 22 Student Prince: (Lyric) Philadelphia 10-15. Student Prince: (Bway.) Denver, Col., 9-15. Student Prince: Pine Bluff, Ark., 12: Hot Springs 13; Little Rock 14-15; El Dorado 17: Texarkana 18; Shreveport, La., 19; Monr ) 20; Alexandria 21. 7 Sunny: (Colonial) Boston 10-15. Yacabond King: (Auditoriu : Vagabond King: im) Baltimore 1).; (Hartman) Columbus, wei een th Cenctanats 16-22 ~® at overy oman K Philadelphia 10-15. 0 (Watnet st. hite’s, George, Scandals: Howard Ingram, mer: : « ag tion), Augusta 13; Columbia, S. ©., 14. -_— -~ White's, George, Scandals: (6th Edition) Coyle. megr.: Hastings, Neb., 12: Fairbace wat opeka, Kan., 14; Junction Cit iS as hiteside, Walker: lowa City, I * 2; Moines ‘18-15. ae oe ae Young Woodley: (E (Shubert) ae. ag Indianapolis 13-15; ours Truly: (Alvin) Pittsburgh 10-15, MINSTRELS Coburn’s, J. A.: A 18; Amestons, on ee. 12; jaettenia zgera Ga., 16-17; ao. oe ville 19; Valdosta 20; + gtoany io, Thomas. wick 22, Bruns- Tampa, Fla., 12-13. Field, Al G.: Hoe kwald's Famous Georgia: Bath, N. y 12: ay 13; Penn Yan an ~ Pp 1 N, Y 03 d0-12 ; (Colonial) Utica 13- 15; open week Cooper, Jimmie: a te c pa a ig A a 0., ?. * “rrr C. SO ey's, na Show: i i CT) Boston Empire) dean - ( t : 1 Balto A y) Toronto 10-15; (Gayety) orilla, The: (Empire) Rrook : pire) Providence M722, re soe a Kongo: Boston 10-15; New York 17-22. Kosher Kitty Kelly: Open week 10-15; St. Lonis 17-22 siaabies Lucky Sambo: (Pal. ) Baltimore 10-15; : lo ar 17-22. oe vet's Go: (Miner’s Bronx) N (Casino) Philadelphia 17-22. a Marion, Dave: (Columbia) (Empire) Toledo, O., 17-22. (Columbia) Cleveland 10-18; Merry Whirl: (Gayety) Rochester, N. Y., 10-15; (Temple) Syracuse, N. Y., 17-19: tooleeiel} Utica 20-22, Mutt & Jeff's Honeymoon: (Gayety) Washing. ton 109-15; (Gayety) Pittsburgh 17-22. New York to Paris: (Gayety) St. Louis 10-15; (Star & Garter) Chicago 17-22 Give and Take: (Gayety) “Detroit 10-15; (Gayety) Toronto 17-22. Powder Puff Frolic: (Gayety) Buffalo 10-15; (Gayety) Rochester, Bm. Bua Bee Rarin’ To Go: (Empire) Newark. < J., 10-15; (Miner’s Bronx) New York 17-22 Red Kisses: (Hyperion) New Haren, Conn., 10-15; (Hurtig & Seamon) New York 17-22 Snyder. Bozo: (Hurtig & Seamon) New York 10-15; (Empire) Brooklyn 17-22. Sporting Widows: (Plaza) Worcester, Mass., 10-15; New London, Conn., 17; Meriden I$; Stamford 19; (Park) Bridgeport 20-22. Talk of the Seems (Olympic) Cincinnati 10-15; open week 17-22. Uncle Tom's Cabin: (Gasety) qroaton 10-15; (Plaza) Worcester, Mass., 17-22. White Cargo: (Empire) Toledo, O., 10-15; (Lyceum) Columbus, 0., 17-22. Watson, Sliding Billy: (Gayety) set ittebursh 10-15; (Columbia) Cleveland 17-22. Wine, Woman and Song: (Casino) | Brooklyn 10-15; (Orph.) Paterson, N. Vv Watermelons 7-11: (Columbia) ‘New “Zork 1%- 15; (Casino) Brooklyn 17-22. A Williams, Mollie: (Capitol) Albany, N. Y.. 13-15; (Gayety) Boston 17-22. What Price Glory?: (Lyric) Dayton, 0., 10-15; (Olympic) Cincinnati 17-22. MUTUAL CIRCUIT Bathing Reanties: (Garrick) St. Louis 10-15; (Mutoal) Kansas City 17-22 Bright Eyes: Route No. 2 10-15; (Academy) Pittsburgh 17-22. ’ Rand Box Rerue: Open week 10-15; (Gaye y) Brooklyn 17-22. Cunningham & Gang: (Empress) Chicago 10-1: (Cadillac) Detroit 17-22. Dimpled Darlings (Academy) | 15; (Grand) Akron, 0., 17-22 x. Frivolities of 1927: (Empress) Cincinnati 10-15; (Gayety) Louisville 17-22. Finnell, Carrie: Open week 10-15; Philadelphia 17-22. Pittsborgh 10- (Trocadero) Follies of Pleasure: Route No. 1 19-15; (Olym- pic) New York 17-22 22. 10- French Models: (State) Sprinfield, Mass., 15; open week 17-22. . Good Little Devils: (Olympic) New York 10-15 (Star) Brooklyn 17-22. Ginger Girls: (Hudson) Union City, N. J., 10 15; (Maj.) Paterson, N. J., 17-22. aati Hello Paree: (Bavoy) Syracnee, N. Y.. 10-19; (Gayety) Montreal 17-22 ee Hollywood Scandals: (Corinthian) Roches'*" N. Y., 10-15; (Savoy) Syracuse, N. Y¥., li Happy Flours: (Gayety) Baltimore 10-15; (Mu tual) Washington 17-22. 15: Jazztime Revue (Gayety) Louisville 10-1 (Motual) Indianapolis 17-22. Kuddling Kuties: (Mutual) Route No. Washington 10-15; BE T+ ye tL
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Kendy Kids: (Gayety) Montreal 10-15; (How- urd) Bost 17-22. I aa a "han (Motnal) Indianapolis 10-15; jarrick) St. Louis 17- LaMont, Jack: (Trocadero) "philadelphia 10-15; “(Gayety) Baltimore 17- Laffin’ Thru: (Lyric) Newark, N. J., 10-15; (Hudson) Union City, N. J., 17-22. Moonlight Maids: (Garden) _ Buffalo 10-15; (Corinthian) Rochester, N. Y., 17-22. Mid ight Frolies: (Gayety) Minneapolis 10-15; “(Gayety) Milwaukee 17-22. Night Life in Paris: (Mutual) Kansas City “to-15; (Gayety) Omaha 17-2 Naughty Nifties: (Gayety) Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 10-15; Route No. 1 17-22. Reid's, Jack, Record — Breakers: (Gayety) BR oklyn 10-15; (Lyric) Newark, N. J., Parisia in Flappers: (Garrick) Des Moines, Ia., 40-15; (Gayety) Minneapolis 17-22. Round ‘the Town: (Star) Brooklyn 10-15; open € 17-22. s suger. Rables: (Gayety) Scranton, Pa., 10-15; (Gayety) Wilkes- Barre, Pa., 22 7-22. Sky Rockets: (MajJ.) Paterson, N. J., 10-15; "(Gavety) Scranton, Pa., 17-22. Emilee & Kisses: (Howard) Boston 10-15; (State) Springfield, Mass., 17- Step Lively Girls: crest) Erie, Pa., 10-12; arden) Buffalo 17-2 Sp hoe Girls: (Cadillac) “Detroit 10-15; (Park) Srie, Pa., 17-19 sc none: (Gayety) Omaha 10-15; (Garrick) «s Moines, Ia., 17-22 Pam & Pillard: (Grand) Akron, 0., 10-15; (Empire) Cleveland 17-22. Tempters: (Empire) Cleveland 10-15; (Em- press) Cincinnati 17-22. Vamps of 1927: ge 4 Milwaukee 10-15; (Empress) Chicago 17-22 ROUTE NO. 1—Allertown, Pa., Monday; Shamokin, Tuesday; Williamsport, Wednes- day; York, Thursday; Reading, Friday and Saturday. ROUTH NO. 2—Altoona, Pa.; Cumberland, Md.; Uniontown, Pa.; Beaver Falls. TABLOIDS Beckridge, Lew, Mus. Com. Co.: (Maj.) Nor- folk, Va., 10-15 Burns & Paien's Cute Little Devils, Chas. V. Turner, mgr.: (Bijou-Arcade) Battle Creek, Mich., 10-22. ge Jobnny, Frolics: (Alvin) Mansfield, * “15. Ce pe Revue: (Orph.) Franklin, Pa., Derby Winners: (Liberty) Ellwood City, Pa., 18-15; (Jefferson) Punxsutawney 17-22. Desmond's N. Y. Roof Garden Revue: (Dixie) seen, Okla., 13-15; (Key) Wewoka Flash Parade, Bud Brownie, mgr.: (Regent) Jackson, Mich., 9-15. Honeymoon Limited Co., Henry H. Prather, mgr.: (Strand) E. Liverpool, 0., 10-1: Meachum's, Homer, Sensation Co.: (Bluebird) Orangeburg, 8S. C., 13-15. Moore's Merry Maids, Hap Moore, (Palace) Roxboro, N. C., 13-15. — The Billboard, January 15, 1927 63 Nifties of Broadway, Irving N. Lewis. mer.: (Orph.) Grand Rapids, Mich., 9-15; (Regent) Jackson 16-22 Oh, Boy, oa W. Burke, mgr.: (Princess) Shelby, N. C., 10-15. Pepper Box Revue, Allen Forth, mgr.: (Indiana) Marion, Ind., 10-15 There She Goes, Billy Wehle, megr.: (Strand) Salisbury, N. C., 10-15, Williams’, Lew, Chie Chie Revue: (Fox's Star) New York 13-15; (Steinway) Astoria, L. L.. N. ¥., 17-19; (Republic) Brooklyn 20-22. REPERTOIRE cae Constance, Players: Chula, Mo., Chase-Lister Co.: McCook, Neb., 10-15; Min- den 17-22. Chicago Stock Co., Chas. H. Rosskam, mer.: (New) Port Jervis, N. Y¥., 10-15; (Stratton) Middletown 17-22. Edwards, Mae, Players: New Glasgow, N. S., Can., 10-15; North Sydney 17-22. Goff’s’ Players: Greensburg, Kan., 10-15; At- tica 17-22. Hillman's Stock Co., Harry Sohns, _ mgr.: Rupert, Id., 12; American "Falls 13; Preston 14; Downey 15. Robbins, Clint & Bessie, Co.: Watertown, S. D., 10-15; Brookings 17-22. Sedgwick, Roland, Stock Co: (Pearce) Port (Palace) Bryan 17-22 Arthur, Tex., 10-15; Brackettville, Tex., 13- Thomas Dramatic Co.: 15; Del Rio 17-22. Winninger, John D., Co.: Mankato, Minn., 10- 15; Albert Lea 17 “2. BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS Colonial Club Orch., San Francisco 10-15. Jack O'Latern Orch., Harry McKeehan, megr.: New Orleans, La., 10-15. Woeckener’s, Eddie, Band: (Anditorium) Mem- phis 10-15; (Coliseum) St. Louis 17-22. MISCELLANEOUS Argus, Magician: Lonisville, Ky., 10-15 Becker, Wm. F., Jr., Magician: ‘Mankato, Campbell, Loring, Magician: Hunter, N. D., 13; Portland 14; Grand Forks 15; Walh alla 16; Edmore 18: Starkweather 19; Devils Lake 20; Maddock 21; Minot 22 Clark & Phillips Show, Hank Phillips, megr.: Mallory, N. Y., 10-15. Clifton Comedy Co., C. W. Schneider, mer.: Lebanon, Ill, 10-15. Daniel, B. A., Magician: Norlina, N. C.. 10-15. Frye, John W., & Co., Magicians: Burlington, Il., 12; Lee Center 13; Channahon 15; Tonica 17; Varna 18; Low Point 19. Hamiltons, The, Paul Hamilton, mgr.: (Police Circus) Joplin, Mo., 10-15. Lucy, Thos. Elmore: Bearden, Ark., 15; go 17; Magnolia 18; Stamps 19; Shreveport, 20; Logansport, Tex., 21; Timpson 22. Mysterious Smith Co., ‘Albert P. Smith, mgr.: New Kensington, Pa., 10-15. (Continued on page 95) Geo. B. Rearick, mgr.: The Status of the Circus Busiress (Continued from page 31) band when they become dyed-in-the-wool radio fans. People have not become tired of the circus. It always was and always will be a great outdoor amusement, but they have become tired of a steady diet and want a change. Chicken fs fine, but chicken every day becomes nauseating and one even relishes a dish of beans for a change. Circuses must change their billings and their performances if they expect to continue to attract the public. We have seen an illustration of this in the past few years. From compara- tive obscurity there has emerged a show that has set the country talking and in a short space of time has taken a prominent place much to the surprise of older heads who paid little or no atten- tion to the show. Its success wis made because it gave circus fans something new—something they had never seen be- fore. The show intreduced a “spec.” that was the talk of patrons in cities and towns visited. It presented animals in stunts that made patrons gasp. It showed free more animals than many other shows an@ forced other showmen to duplicate some of the amazing stunts. This show has a second show on the same order that is doing a good business also. Other showmen have found it dif- ficult to give these two shows successful opposition and it has led them to resort to a kind of warfare that may prove @ boomerang. These two shows and an- other show of the same class in the West are hard to “buck”, as some who have tried it have found out. The secret of the success of these showmen is due to no other fact than that they gave the public something new and it did not take lone for the public to realize this fact, and the public, following the example of those who discovered a man who made the best mouse trap, wore a path to the front door. As to the street parade, there is one show that does not need it. Other shows have endeavored. to convince the public that their shows are so meritorious they can dispense with this feature. ‘is must be new methods in bil- ling. Another writer has ably dis- cussed this subject, and in an article some years ago I also predicted that the circus of the future would be compelled to use more newspaper and less billboard Space. Circus paper posted on commercial boards, sandwiched between cigaret and clothing ads is wasted. Likewise so is the paper posted on back-street “daubs” and in alleys. Then the price of a show- ing for two weeks is almost prohibitive and the locations do not warrant the ex- penditure. I know a medium-sized show that spent more than $400 to get a show- ing In a big city this summer and on arriving there not a sheet was visible in the business section. The agent spent about $80 each with the newspapers. He fot a poor showing and absolutely no publicity till the day of the show, when the papers, realizing there was a real ow in the city, sent men and photog- rapers and gave the show plenty of pub- licity, too late, however, to do any good. Now would it not have been better to have used banner locations along the main streets, even if they had to be paid for, and to have given the papers the money wasted on billposting? Page ads could have been used and a Publicity secured for this amouw Circus paper posted in the country is practically wasted. It takes a special brigade and the cost of local trucks to bill, and who sees it but people speeding by in autos with their minds on their cars and their eyes on the scenery, and the farmer boy whose father has tickets for the family for the privilege of having his barn covered? It costs money to run an advance car with its crew of billers and lithographers, to say nothing of the paper itself. If circuses would cut out the wall display and confine themselves to banner hits and the newspapers, it would require only a few men ahead—a brigade of say four men and three press agents, the latter a week apart. If the news- papers were made to understand that it was to be left to them to create interest in the coming of the circus, and they were to receive practically all of the money expended in advance, they would not fail to respond and open up their columns to the agents. They are doing splendidly now—what would they do if the circus tripled their expenditures? It is nothing for a circus to receive at the front door as many as 500 passes for lithographing and post- ing in the country. In case of opposition it can be said that shows often play most- ly to paper. A small percentage of pass holders purchase reserved seats and there is no way to get back any of the money the passes represent. Passes tendered newspapers are productive of much good and are never begrudged. It’s the pass holder other than newspapers and city officials that always make trouble for the front-door man and the show. There is hardly a city in the country but what has along its main street some vacant walls that can be bannered. If not low down, high up in the air. One of these big banner locations practically bills the city, particularly if it is along the line of street cars and stares all in the face as pedestrians pass. Such a “hit” in Chattanooga last fall billed a show better than all of the paper posted on the dead walls and billboards. Most such locations can be secured for tickets. It is cheap billing even when there is a money con- sideration. RESS agents have not until recently written stories of human interest. Too many have tried to swallow a dictionary and a book of adjectives and submit copy that can be understood and words pronounced only by the highbrows. When I first started as a reporter many years ago, the city editor told me the fellow who had a penny or two was the one who bought and read the paper, and that I was to write my stuff so that he could understand it, leaving the high- brow stuff and the jaw-crackers to the editor, and I never forgot it. Human in- terest stories with cuts go over and editors want them. There never was a time when it was as easy to get real circus stories in the daily press as the present. Cuts made from lithos will go begging in newspaper offices just as do stories that deal with the glories of the circus written in exaggeration and with no human interest. Pictures of animals or youngsters, or even a trained pig, go over better. Tell the people truthfully thru the press what you have, use stories about the people with the show, how big the street parade is, how many animals the show really has, how animals are trained, etc. This is good publicity and goes over with the editor. An editor in New Bedford, Mass, is running this winter in his Sunday rotogravure section pictures of circus life taken last summer, when a circus was on Cape Cod, entirely unsolicited but recognized as of interest to his readers even in the off season. There is no reason why circuses should not be able to make an amicable division of territory. Opposition is costly and can be avoided. There is plenty of territory for all shows if they did not all try to hog the same section at the same time. In former days the Ringling and the Barnum shows took turns playing the East. The year the former came east the other went west. This arrangement could not, probably, be successfully car- ried out at this time, but there is no necessity for say four shows being in one section at the same time. Our States are all big enough that each circus man could lay out his route, submit it to the others and then arrangements made so the shows would not conflict. It might be necessary to swap towns or give the other fellow perhaps a little the best of it as to big towns or cities, but this method would do away with costly op- position and save circus owners money that is now wasted in useless opposition. PEAKING of opposition this article would not be complete without ref- erence to a condition which existed during the latter part of the 1926 season and which has, to the know of those in the game, resulted in causing the aggres- sors to spend plenty of money in a vain effort to damage a few opposition shows. Every town or city played by these shows was flooded with propaganda charging everything against the other show in question but highway robbery and actual murder. Attorney generals of the State and license officials were appealed to to make the license fees prohibitive, the in- fluence of the Ku Klux Klan was even invoked in one State against one show and mayors and chiefs of police were asked to keep the shows ih question out of their cities. The newspaper officers and city editors were bombarded with supposed genuine afternotices reflecting on the character of the shows. One paper was asked to run a display ad stating that “Circus Day Has Been Postponed”, the date given as that when another show would exhibit in the city. The business manager in all fairness to the first show in refused to run the ad and the other show lost out with the paper. In visiting newspaper offices dur- ing the last three months of the season I found there was not a single newspaper- man but had consigned the propaganda to the waste basket and had looked upon it simply as opposition material in which they cared to take no part. The hotbed of opposition was in a Georgia city where for a month literature was mailed in daily to the mayor, the president of the W. Cc. T. U. and the ministers. Copies were mailed to the secretary of the American Legion also with a request that he read them at one of the meetings. This he did_and by a rising vote every member promised to attend the performance in a body. The show with the so-called bad reputa- tion made the town and the chief of police went on record in a newspaper by stating it was the cleanest circus yet to play there. The circus man who ad- vocates a higher license for any show and who succeeds in making another show pay it is almost certain to be nicked for the same amount on his next ap- pearance in the city. Once officials find they can collect an exorbitant license fee from one show they have tasted blood and they are not going to spare the next. To my mind such opposition has been farcical and has done harm only to the shows that originated it. Public sentiment is usually with the underdog. The only thing that kept people away from the shows being persecuted was the unfavorable weather. This the op- position had no hand in. What is needed in the circus business today and in the future is less opposition, a better feeling between circus owners and a disposition to play the game fair and avoid contention and strife. ‘The time is koming, and it is not far distant, when the young men in the circus busi- ness today will have arrived at the point where they can get together, work on a mutual basis, divide territory, relegate those who cannot trot the fast pace set and there will be a new era in the circus business, less opposition, a perfect un- derstanding between the owners and— the street parade. The Vaudeville Field In LONDON By “WESTCENT” 18 Charing Cross Road, W. C. 2 LONDON, Dec. 29.—There were many social celebrities at Bertie Mills’ Olympia opening day, among them the Lord Mayor. Others were Ben Tillett, well-known labor leader, an ex-circus lad; Harry Preston, of Brighton; Lord Decies, Sir Howard Frank, Sir Walter Gilbey, Sir Gilbert Greenall; Sir George Hastings, who op- erates Ranelagh, famous for its polo grounds; Laurenz Hagenbeck and Lord Londsdale. The New Princess Cabaret had a swag- ger evening when the Duke and Duchess of York paid a visit recently. Ben Blue gave them a fine performance. Frances Day is back in the cast and everything goes with a swing, which augurs well for a busy Christmas season. Business week of Christmas was rather thin, comparatively speaking, as it repre- sented a full five-day working week, and the spending business was more devoted to shopping and “eats”. Schwarz Brothers got a fine hand at their finish at the Coliseum, and, tho we have had a similar act here for a year, the press handed them a bouquet for their “novelty”. Gobert Belling, altho closing the show at the three-a-day Alhambra, had them laughing with the antics of all con- cerned. John Swallow will be in charge of the annual show at Agricultural Hall, with Lockhart’s Elephants, Olsen’s Sealions and Bengal Tigers, Alberty’s Aerial Show, Stevenson Brothers, and, as usual, G. Tyrwhitt-Drake will have his big collec- tion of wild animals. Rowland Hill, famous as a pantomime dame, is like many more such, for the first time out of panto., but playing with Jack Hulbert’s and Paul Murray's Lido Lady. Following his usual custom, Charles Gulliver has had numerous collection boxes in his halls and in various hostel- ries. Instead of taking Albert Hall, he is entertaining more than 3,000 poor chil- dren at the Palladium to tea, cakes, sweets and fruit, and also they will see the first performance of Guliiver’s Aladdin. 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— 2 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Circus and Side Show Conducted by CHAS. WIRTH—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Richards Bros.’ Shows Will Be Motorized NEW YORK, Jan. 4.—W. C. Richards. manager of Richards Bros.’ Shows, who has been spending the holidays in the metropolis, left today for Jacksonville, Fla., with animals purchased from L. Joseph in the Bronx for his menagerie. The animals include a small female ele- phant, leopards, several apes, monkeys and baboons. The show is playing thru the lumber section of Southern Georgia and is getting a good break as an over- land circus. In March it will be motor- ized. It jis the intention of Manager Richards tc use 25 trucks, with three in advance for advertising. W. A. Ingram is in charge of the ad- vance; Webb K. Smith, superintendent of animals; Brownie Thompson, boss hostler, with 25 head of stock. Ralph Stevens will be superintendent of the truck train. The show will be routed thru the North this summer, including a tour of the New England States. Richards stated to a Billboard repre- sentative that he has two rings, with a 70-foot round top and three 30s. The animal show has a 50-foot round top with two 30s. Two pit shows are under the direction of Prof. Smith. Mrs. W. C. Richards is treasurer, and the cookhouse is under the management of George Donovan and wife. Shell Bros.’ Show in Missouri BERTRAND, Mo., Jan. 5—Business has been fair for the Shell Bros.’ Indian Congress and Vaudeville Show in Illinois the last three weeks. No shows were given Christmas Eve or Day, the per- sonnel laying off in Harrisburg. A small tree was arranged for 5-year-old Garth Twohouse, only child on the outfit, and toys and candy were given him. Christ- mas dinner was served members in a cafe. The first stand out of Harrisburg was Ullin, Ill., at the Amuzu Theater, owned by Tom Sexton, retired carnival show- man. R. Shell left at Cairo, going to Chicago on a business trip. He will re- join at Hayti, Mo. At present the ad- vance is being taken care of by the writer, Harry Shell. The company is still showing in thea- ters and halls and the tent will not be used until Arkansas territory is reached in one more week. Stoves will be used for heating purposes. 101 Ranch Show Notes MARLAND, Okla, Jan. p.—Jack Lynch and assistants have been rebuild- ing some of the wagons of the 101 Ranch Show at the quarters. Pollack Sam is spending a few days in Chicago, buying furniture for Lew Shering’s clubhouse Scout Maish, from Tulsa, Okla., recently paid the ranch a visit. Capt. Sharpe and Hank Durnell are working out the high- school horses. MHootis Killinger has ree d to the ranch after a short sojourn in Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago. The folks would like to from Joe Lewis, who took show on the road. Joe Orr and Leo Murray, cowboys, were recent visitors, W. F Christian, Miller, has been in turne hear secretary to Joe Oklahoma City the ranging passports for . which is to make a larger cities of Mexico be- turning to France. Zack T. Miller recently came up from Louisiana to look and other things. nanager of the Russian troupe, making a tour of Oklahoma and Kansas, reports that good busi- ness is being done. Whitie Cline has the two baby elephants working with the big group at the quarters. Selling Christ 6 Hough Show over the live stock which is Southern The Christ & Hough Circus is being sold by Barrett & Zimmerman, of St. Paul, Minn., who now have a clear title to it. It has been tied up in litigation ever since it was sold at sheriff's sale in fetroit, Minn., last September, but the ase has been settled. my ‘ a Ree j é ey ei & } Bees : * seins || PHIL E. KEELER, well-known clown of the Ringling-Barnum Circus, was at one time with the Dockstader Minstrels, Blaney’s “‘Across the Pacific’? Company, Murphy & Nichol’s “School of Acting’, Ellis-Nowlan Troupe, “‘Rubetown Fol- lies’, and the original “‘Corn Cob Cut- ups J.D. Newman Recovering SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Jan. 6.—J. D. Newman, general agent for the Sells- Floto Circus, who has been in a hospital here for several weeks, is recovering from an operation and expects to report at Peru (Ind.) winter quarters soon. Mr. Newman is getting around on crutches and has one leg in a brace. Hulburd Circus in Flood NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 5.—Hulburd Bros.’ Animal Circus, owned by Dr. B. N. Hulburd, which is in quarters here, was caught in the flood and lost heavily. The show, however, will be ‘out and will open here April 18. At Downie Bros.’ Quarters HAVRE DE GRACE, Md., Jan. 5— Recent visitors to the quarters of Downie Bros.’ Circus here were Tom Harrison and wife. Mr. Harrison was boss can- vasman for Mr. Downie many years ago. He is now in the medicine show busi- ness. Jim McCloud and wife, rope spin- ners and general Wild West people, motored in from Houston, Tex., and stopped off to visit W. H. Stokes and wife on their way to New York. Billy Dick, female impersonator, and _ his partner motored down from Philadelphia to look the show over. Hy Nichols, painter and decorator, and his assistant, Jack Conklin, are turning the trucks out of the paintshop. Pictures of wild animals and performing animals are on each truck. Five white Eskimo dogs were received this week to be broken for an act by G. E. Wilson. Stokes has the bear act and the mixed group coming along fine. Shorty Murphy and Bob Johnson have taken the bulls out for exercise almost every day since the show came in. They make about a two-mile hike with them over the country roads The Conowingo Dam, the big power project located 12 miles from Havre de Grace, has made this town almost of war-boom importance. A concrete road from Havre de Grace to Conowingo is being built and a branch railroad is now running. Over 4,000 men are employed at the dam, and as Havre de Grace is the nearest town many of them live here. Christmas was a big day for Dime Wilson, small son of the Wilson family. He had a tree in the dining room and received many presents of miniature trucks and animals with which to equip his toy circus, which he calls “Dime's Overland Shows’. He has a complete show now, which he built himself, con- sisting of big top, seats, animals and trucks. Moyd Re-Elected President PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.—At the last regular meeting in December Harry Moyd was re-elected, without opposition, president of I. A. B. P. & B., Local No. 1, for a third term. Moyd has been a carnival agent for 16 seasons, having been with the Walter K. Sibley, Krause Greater, Gloth Greater, Rubin & Cherry, Boyd & Linderman and the Zeidman & Pollie Shows. Other officers elected were Oscar Dedinger, vice-president ; Al Reeves, financial secretary; James Gregg, treasurer; Wm. Schrayman, busi- ness agent; Ike Rathner, recording sec- retary: Mike Hollins, sergeant-at-arms; Joseph Hanna, William Ivory, Jr. and Earl Stratton, trustees; Frank Lorman, Lawrence Anderer and Raymond Didin- ger, on the executive and by-laws com- mittee. There are 100 members in good stand- ng in Local No, 4. All are working in Philadelphia and vicinity except Harry Farbish, who is ahead of The Big Parade Company. Thirty-four members are employed with the General Adver- tising Company, 10 with the Penn State Advertising Company and 10 with the Dave Lodge Posting Company. The Cri- terion Advertising Company employs seven, and the Paul B. Frank Advertis- ing Company, a maiden plant, one mem- ber With the Stanley Company of \merica are James Martin, advertising agent, and Fred Strouse, assistant, with 20 members. A number are working.at the various theaters. Work Is Progressing At Moon Show Quarters ADA, Okla., Jan. 6.—Work is progress- ing at the Moon Bros.’ Greater Shows’ quarters, fairgrounds, near Ada. Pat Shoope has arrived, also Shorty Gillson, who will have charge of the side-show top. Dan White and wife, known as Mme. Thelma, have arrived and Dan will have charge of the big top. He is now in charge of the construction gang and new cages and wagons are being turned out. Mme. Thelma will work the reps. in the side show. Honest Bill (Wm. here last week. He reported to the writer, Al Wirth, that Orange Bros.’ Circus quarters at Quenemo, Kan., is a busy place. Cly Newton, owner of the Moon show, returned from the East January 1 long enough to arrange cage quarters for the Newton, Jr.) was leopards, tigers and hyenas he has pur- chased. He left for Kansas City to supervise the loading of material and stock to be used the coming season, eee Dutton Activities MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 4.—While awaiting the opening of the Police Circus January 6 the Dutton Troupe has been practicing in the improvised ring barn, where aerial and ground acts have ample Joe Howard, of writes soon. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton have been enter- taining friends and being in turn enter- tained. Among those calling at the Dut- ton apartment were the Ringens (Pee- room Pewee and from Cleveland that he Howard, will join jay and Swan), Mrs Mame Downs (for- merly Mrs. Con Kennedy), C. C. Cook (New York Telegraph representative here), Gil Robinson, Rhoda Royal, Roy Alexander (appearing at the Fairfax Theater) and others who are wintering here. Christmas night was spent with Jim Hathaway and wife Vera Bruce is a recent addition to the Dutton Troupe, informs W. McK. Baus- man. at their home. Rodgers and Hamilton Purchasing Equipment NEW YORK, Jan. and W. R. Rodgers arrived here from Canada, in connection with their circus, and are purchasing equipment. They are stopping at the Hotel Normandie. 6.—Billy Hamilton Barton Bros.’ Circus On K.-A. Circuit NEW YORK, Jan. 5.—George Bart is sponsoring Barton’ Bros.’ Cir; opened recently at the Capitol Theat. Trenton, N. J., playing Keith-Atp vaudeville. The circus will be routed is understood, over the K.-A. Ci; after some changes in the organization are made. Barton last season operated his circus thru New Jersey, Pennsyl- vania and the Virginias. The present offering has been framed expressly for vaudeville purposes and consists of 28 people, 22 horses and ponies, 6 cages of animals, etc. One of the ‘features is the forenoon street parade, wherein horses, ponies and cace wagons are utilized to complete the caravan and ballyhoo, with Jack Hoyt's seven-piece band, attired in red and blue uniforms, furnishing the music. There is also a coterie of clowns. The ng time of the show is 79 minutes A 26- foot ring is used, with the followin people participating: Ruby Neville and Violet Loraine, with high-school horses: May Barton on her feature mount troducing the Black Bottom; clown wed- ding by the joeys, including Bump: Anthony, George Everett, Howard Sav- age, Major Johnson and Jerry Sullivan, the clown midgets; Nellie Lloyd, lady principal; Si Kitchie, head balancer May Thompson and her military ponies; Ruby and Marguerite on the swinging ladders; George Barton, introducing his two white horses in a menage act; Riding Lloyds; May Barton’s riding dogs and monkeys; Billy and Maggie Faust, com- edy revolving ladders; Jerry Sullivan's 10-piece clown band; Bee Jung, single trapeze; Della O’Dell in her head bal- ancing of heavy furniture. The circus opens with a grand entr with three circles of ponies and horses operating in opposite directions with th ensemble. One 72-foot baggage car is required t transport the stock and = equipment There is a special line of printing and lobby displays. Manager Barton, in a call at The Bill- board offices, stated some changes would be made while the show was laying off in the metropolis this week. Wm. Workman Estate Valued at $278.153 RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 5.—According to his will, just admitted to probate, State Senator William W. Workman, for- mer employee of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, who died here recently, left an estate valued at $278,153. I. A. B. P. & B. Local No. 3 PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 6.—Georse Hunt, for many years a member of Local No. 17, recently transferred to Local No. 3. George T. Kiley writes he is still sheeting them up for Abie’s Irish Rose. This is Kilev’s fourth season with the show. Arthur Drake is again with the Robert Mantell Company Officers elected to serve Local No. 3 in 1927 are: President, Leo Abernathy: vice-president, Harry G. Goldsmith; secretary-treasurer, Geo. W. Lowery business agent, Geo, Abernathy; ant business agent, Richard Jacques. executive board), Leo Abernathy, Geo. Abernathy, T. Houser, Fred Robinson and G. W. Lowery: trustees, Dan O'Leary, C. W. Hood and Wm. Witts; sergeant at-arms, M. J. Farrell On December 24 all members ot Local No. 3 working in the Pittsburgh 4d! trict were called to headquarters, 2 Du- quesne Way, for the purpose of present ing to their past president, Geo Abe nathy, a handsome gold watch in appr ciation for his long and faithful servic Jim Savage, of Local No. 3, is winte! ing at Tampa, Fla. Wm. (Ducky) Brown, of Local No. 3, left Pittsburgh short time ago to visit his sister «! I Angeles. assist- / . a 64 PO vey, OF ]\\é \ a) Lola | Se) . ee Po | ; te Se See oy | omy RS fl : | “ A “1 | ~~ s Ses ns | a . at _| ee —_— SA Lett PO i — EE oe | ————— Po
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The Billboard, January 15, ‘ "With the Circus Fans | By KARL KAE KNECHT La «= Secy.-Treas. C. F. A, EVANSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 5.—Member 09 Frederick P. Pitzer, 41 Wood- lawn avenue, Jersey City, N. J. Pitzer ig perintendent of service of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Add his name to your roster list THE ORGANIZATION meeting for the indiana Tent has been set by Chairman W. W. Dunkle for Peru, Ind., January 22. The meeting will begin at id am. and last all day. If any mem- ters from other tents are close by run over and join us. We will organize our state society, visit the Selis-Floto and Hagenbeck-Wallace circus quarters, will talk over and prepare plans as host State for our annual meeting to be held in the West Baden Springs (Ind.) Hotel in April. The Bearss Hotel at Peru will be our headquarters for the State eeting, with Cort Shiveley our host. Mess! Mugivan, Bowers, Terrell and Odom of the American Circus Corpora- planning something of interest ir visit. Christening of the newly arrived camels will be part of the cere- onies. If you can be there drop a F State Chairman W. W. Dunkle, 40 J. M. S. Building, South Bend, or to re Shiveley, care the Bearss Hotel at THE FORT PLAIN FREE PRESS of recent date gave a nice story to the fine tig original Christmas cards that George Duffy sent forth. LOXLEY OF PROVIDENCE makes s first report of the year on circus erature. It is The Saving of the Show, y Rex Lee in the January American OUR PRESIDENT, Marshall L. King, has had another honor and jb thrust up- on hir having been appointed one of a committee of 20 on the All-Virginia State Chamber of Commerce to direct for the next three years. MANY ARE THE LETTERS I have received from members and from circus friends complimenting and thanking Fans for our card of greeting. Many, too, expressed their appreciation of having received cards from the various circuses and fellow fan members. MAJOR C. G. STURTEVANT, our his- torilan, who is located at ae College of Avriculture and Mechanic Arts at State College, N. M., is shaping matters of record and history regarding our asso- lation and will always be pleased to nswer questions. In addition his col- le n of circus lore, posters, data, Bill- boards back to 1900, Clipper back to 1880 ing put into index form sc he can turn at once to find a reply for questions t ny member or others writing him. He has practi ally every book ever writ- t The list of books and ries that he compiles each year for The Billboard's annual Christmas num- en about circuses. ber (page 97 in December 11 last issue) lendid. In some cases he has Cuplicate matter and this he will trade itter he does not possess and in KARYL DeMOTT, female impersona- ‘or whe was with the Al G. Barnes Circus Side Show. has been re-engaged for the 1927 seasons. State’ All the Show World Knows ““Walter’’. Walter F. Driver, Pres. Wallace D. Driver, Secy. 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Mills’ London, opening December 20 and closing January 22, in- ah, forms that he is having a successful sea- son and that he will return to the States ebout the middle of February to prepare for his season with the hig show. Ingalls may bring back some European novelty freaks for the R.-B. side show. TeDEAGAN UNA-FON The Bally-Hoo Musical I a strument Supreme. Played same as pi- ano, but with one- fifth the weight, one-tenth the size, yet fifty times the volume. Write for Cat- alog F, illustrating and describ- ing LATEST a C. DEAGAN, INC “CHICAGO. 1760 Gortens Ave.. S. Deagan Oise. addition he stands ready to pay cash, if necessary, for any material of this nature that he can use for his collections and files. R. D. CARTWRIGHT, of Hornell, N. Y., with a friend, built and painted a good-size and handsome circus wagon toy. It is drawn by etght horses with the detail splendid, for from a_ photo snap shot he sent me it is great. The friend's boy who received it for Christ- mas must be proud indeed. London Hippodrome Circus MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 4.—Car Man- ager V. A. Williams has started the ball rolling here and in all towns, and over all roads leading to them, within a 150- mile radius with advertising. He and his men are now in St. Louis, the next stand, Grotto auspices. Arthur Wiseman has been putting over good publicity and last night went to St. Louis. Erickson came in with Advertising Car No. 2 as Williams took departure, se there will be no letup on the billing, bannering, etc. General Manager Harvey will return today. yeorge Myers, with the prima donnas and the London ballet and chorus, arrived last night from St. Louis and will begin rehearsals on Circus Follies today. The animals are expected here Wednesday. Al Hoffman, 24-hgur man, has the Auditorium Building, where the circus will exhibit next week under the Mem- phis Shriners, about ready. George Davis, superintendent of privi- leges, will arrive Thursday with his “sweets” and wares. Barney Kirker, one of his main salesmen, dropped in from a profitable winter in Florida. Steve Byrd, another Davis expert, is here. George Cutchsell and “Bob” Courtney await orders as to “reserves”. ka Delavan and Eddie Dowling are booked for arrival Friday. Johnny Hanley is the ballet master, direct from the St. Louis Municipal Open-Air Opera Company, with 24 dane- ing beauties: Alline Green, Clara Ruch, Teddy Carson, Lucille Le Baird, La Vere Gray, Thelma Adams, Minette La Forge, Dorothy White, Thelma Oseland. Geral- dine De Rose, Helen Doyle, Enid Mets- ger, Julia Blase, Nell Barrell, June Smith, Beatrice Flanagan, Billee De Vivo, Virginia De Vivo, Elizabeth McKown, Dorothy Seeling, Eleanor Stemmer, Ur- sula Bohlinger, Bennet Austin and Irene Laux Rau. Jess Adkins, manager of the circus, is on the job. So is “Blackie” Williams. J. A. Schille auditor, and Will R. Hayes, assistant to Eddie Dowling, registered in late last evening. Paul Conway, an “ace” of the Walter L. Main press department, is spending several days with the showfolk. He is chief feature writer on the daily paper at Jackson, Tenn. Edward Woeckener has his band going big, reports Doc Waddell. CHICAGO, Jan. 4—There was an exodus of circus performers and mem- bers of executive staffs from this city Monday when the Harvey London Hip- podrome Circus aggregation departed for Memphis, Tenn. In the group were about 32 people, among them Joe Hod- gini and his troupe, Orrin Davenport and members of his act, both groups taking their horses The Flying Wards and the Flying Wests were in the party as well as other headliners, Howard Y. Barry, legal adjuster of the Walter L. Main Show, will handle pro- motions, and John Novotnym, for sev- eral years assistant to Mr. Hossack, gen- eral* auditor of the American Circus Corporation, is on the business staff. 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66 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Under the Marquee LAWRENCE SWALLEY, clown, is en- gaged at the Lafayette Theater, New Or- leans, La., doing outside bally. ROY BARRETT, clown, recently spent several days in Havana, Cuba, and is now in Honduras. BUMPSY ANTHONY is with the Bar- ton Bros.’ Circus, playing the K.-A. Time. He has been booked at a number of parks and fairs for the coming season. THEO. FORSTALL, treasurer of the John Robinson Circus, after spending the holidays in the East, has returned to winter quarters at West Baden, Ind. THE DE KOS BROTHERS saw Jerry Gamble, Bert Lamson and wife, Captain Ricardo and wife and the Zerados while playing in San Francisco. BILLIE BURKE and Earle Axmacher, clowns, spent the holidays in Chatta- nooga, Tenn. They will soon leave for Chicago. WALTER FRANKS, who was with the 101 P nch Show the last two seasons in charge of the wardrobe, is spending the winter at his home in Allison, Pa. ANDREW DOWNIE, who spent the holidays at his home in Medina, N. Y., stopped in New York on his way to Havre de Grace, Md. E. W. ADAMS, ticket seller, is located at the Twickenham Hotel, Huntsville, Ala., for the winter. He is night clerk there. Adams will return to the Gentry Bros.’ Circus in the spring. BAKER BROS.’ SHOWS closed a sea- son of 48 weeks in Hickox, Ga., Decem- ber 18. The show will open its eighth season January 31 and play Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio territory. HARRY DAVENPORT, Sparks Circus clown, is providing comedy with his “Leaping Lena Ford” at indoor circuses in Pennsylvania. He has 12 weeks of bookings. LEW GRAHAM, announcer of the Ringling-Barnum Circus, who was obliged to leave the show last season on account of organic trouble, has rounded into form again. W. B. AND LOTTIE YORK, with their trained animals, recently closed a successful two weeks’ engagement at the Whitney MacGregor store in Minne- apolis. A WELL-FOUNDED rumor from the general offices of the Frisco Railroad in St. Louis is that the Frisco System will increase circus rates the coming season to the same schedule adopted by the M., K. & T. several years ago. MLLE. LOUISE and assistant, Keith Buckingham, have been playing vaude- ville dates in and around Detroit since October 1. On January 12 they will start to play Charlie Mack’s Canadian Time for six weeks. BERNIE GRIGGS and Minert DeOrlo are working in and around New York with their comedy act. DeOrlo and wife will return to the Sparks Circus this sea- son, but Griggs has not signed with any of the white top organizations. CHARLES SIEGRIST and wife fre- cently entertained the Pichiani troupe of acrobats at their home in Canton, O. A spaghetti supper was served. Music was furnished by Billy Siegrist’s juvenile or- chestra. The Pichianis played the Keith Palace Theater in that city. M. JACKE MILLER’S new act, He Made a Hit With Himself, will shortly have its tryout in Chicago with the fol- lowing players: Kitty Robinson, Rayetta Glaum, Cherrie de Mott, Mme. LaPearl and Terrill Jacobs. Miller will be fea- tured in the turn. JOLLY DIXIE, fat girl, and her con- gress of fat people, who are wintering in Miami, Fla., will be with the Nat Reiss Shows the coming season. In Miami are H. L. Wilson, Harvey Wilson and wife, Specks Goscarte and Harvey Wil- son, Jr. CHARLES LOWELL PANCOAST, author of Trail Blazers of Advertising, and who has had a number of articles in The Billboard, has written a series of articles for The Fourth Estate, dealing with the trials and tribulations of a cub reporter, Or do you put it up in the air and check up “BAKER” Tents are not sold by the pound! the built-in brains. ; If your order isn’t in, write now! When YOU Buy a Top— Do you want so many yards of canvas, so many fee? of rope, so many pounds of hardware ? Do you put it on the scales when you get it and check up the weight? the workmanship? They can’t be, because you can’t put a price on Baker-Lockwood 7th and Wyandotte Streets, Kansas City, Mo. AMERICA’S BIG TENT HOUSE who was not only a cub, but a tenderfoot as well, in the southwestern part of our country in the days of Buffalo Bill and the Santa Fe Trail. The first article ap- peared in The Estate, January 8. L. R. SMITH and wife gave a Christ- mas party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Prince Elmer and Princess Valleta, midg- ets, at Cassville, Mo. Rollins Hutchens, side-show manager, recently paid the Elmers a visit. Mr. Hutchens had been with a show in Georgia and Florida. THE THREE POTTER HARDDIGS will not be with the London Hippodrome Circus. They will appear at the Shrine Circus in Detroit early in February and will also play some vaudeville dates. This act and the Three Potters will be with the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus the coming season. PAUL CONWAY declares that perhaps his greatest Christmas event took place when he was made a Master Mason by Jackson (Tenn.) Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M. He’s not stopping there, as he is heading up the Masonic ladder to the Shrine, which he hopes to get within the next 60 days. SHOWFOLK STAGED a Christmas party in Jacksonville, Fla., that lasted two days and nights. Among those pres- ent were Bobby and Betty Zenaro and Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Sims and daughter, of the Gentry Bros.’ Circus; Eddie Leslie, of the Johnny Jones Shows, and Nick Sims, of the Maple Leaf Shows, of Can- ada. FOUR LIONS reaching thru the bars of their cage seriously wounded an In- dian acrobat and killed the horse he was riding at Beziers, France, January 3. A circus rehearsal was in progress, when the horse with its rider jumped directly against the cage. The acrobat owes his life to his speedy rescue by the lion tamer. LILLIAN JORDAN, _ three-year-old daughter of Oscar Jordan, who is an aerialist with the Ringling-Barnum Cir- cus, had a wonderful Christmas at the home of Charles Siegrist in Canton, O. The baby has been spending the winter with the Siegrist family. She wants to thank the showfolk of the Big Show for their generous gifts. KIDD COTTMAN, steam calliope play- er with the Lee Bros.’ Circus last season, has opened a sandwich shop in Houston, Tex., and is doing a good business. He has not as yet made any plans for the coming season. Cottman was with Leon W. Washburn in 1918-19; Mobile Min- strels, 1920; Gentry Bros.’ Circus, 1921; New Orleans Minstrels, 1922; Golden Show, 1923-’24, and Lee Bros.’ Circus, 1925-'26. FRANK L. McCHESNEY, who was with the Christy Bros.’ Circus and Johnny J. Jones Exposition, is playing vaudeville dates around Houston and Galveston, Tex., says John Campbell. McChesney is teamed with William Jacob, a black-face comedian. They will go to Dallas for further engagements. ‘Things are quiet around Houston, there only being a few troupers left. Fletcher Smith can be found in the lobby of the Woods Hotel most any time. JACK SMITH, with the John Robin- son Circus last season and now in. busi- ness at Anderson, Ind., recently called on Mr. and Mrs. G. Lawrence in Ander- son, who for many years were with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He also visited the winter quar- ters of the Ketrow Bros.’ Shows. Ke- trow’s animals are working in Philadel- phia, and the lions are wintered at the Anderson Zoo. Barney Cox, circus cook, is night chef at the Capitol Hotel. ABE GOLDSTEIN, noted clown, writes from Gainesville, Fla., under date of De- cember 30, as follows: “Arrived here yesterday from Jacksonville. Worked four weeks at Cohen's department store and played at many clubs at night with my dog, Teddy. Met Mr. and Mrs. Doc Walker in Jacksonville. Gene Nadreau is there with his Hawaiians. I am booked until March 1 at Florida fairs Vie Moran is still with me, doing his stilt turn and street advertising. Saw Sam Golden, Mike and Ike and Ray Marsh Brydon while in Orlando. Rube Livingston is also there.” GEORGE W. ROSS, of Vanceboro, Me., formerly with the Frank A. Robbins, Howe’s Great London and Gentry Bros.’ and Patterson circuses, has been ap- pointed a State detective for four years by the Governor, which was confirmed by council. Under the State law a State detective has power in all criminal busi- ness the same as State police and sheriffs and receives the same _ fees. Sheriff J. A. Cummings has reappointed Mr. Ross as deputy sheriff. Mr. Ross has two gas stations and two stores, one at Vanceboro and the other at Lame bert Lake. He sold approximately 35,000 gallons of casoline last summer. LEW D. NICHOLS writes that “the following people were with the Nickel- Plate Show in Canada in 1886: "; a Quinett, Frank and Mamie Quinett, Charles McCurran, Lew Nichols, Punch and Judy Mack, Dan White, Red Fletch- er, Ed Burke, Jerry Daly, James C’Rourke, Sam Harris and others. I have given up my business in Chicago and am going back to my first love— the show business. I am in Waco, Tex., for the winter and visiting Hugh Yepp 2nd wife. They were with my show, the Cole, Younger & Nichols Shows. Mr. Yopp is operator at the National Thea- ter, Waco. He was my operator when I had two moving picture theaters in Chicago.” PERCY MARTIN'S Variety Circus opened at Uniontown, Pa. January 10, for a three-day engagement. A full evening’s entertainment is offered. The first part, circus features, runs one hour and 20 minutes. Following intermission comes Ralston, Monarch of Mystery, in an hour’s presentation of magic and spectacular illusions. With the circus are the Parentos, acrobats, aerialists and contortionists; Dulmage and Kitty, uni- cycle turn; Sayvillia Trio, slack wire, comedy acrobatics and hand and head balancing: Don Rachel's trained animals —riding dogs, riding bear and bucking mule; Tom (Bimbo) Howard, producing clown; Ralston and nine assistants; Billy Cassidy, musical director; Lee Manschell, general agent, and Harry Thomas, bill- poster. The show is billed like a circus and carries a calliope, mounted on a truck, for street advertising. The. outfit moves in one car, passenger service. HARRY R. OVERTON, 24-hour agent with the Ringling-Barnum Circus, in a call at the Cincinnati offices of The Bill- board last week, showed the circus editor copy of The Erie (Pa) Daily Dispatch, date of May 3, 1870, which had an advertisement of Dr. James L. Thayer’s New Circus. The advertisement was 15 inches in length, three columns wide and was illustrated with four cuts. This circus played Erie May 2 and 3, followed by engagements in Waterford. Corry, Centerville, Titusville, Pleasant- vile, Shamburg, Petroleum Center, Rouseville, Oil City, Franklin, Browns- ville, Mercer and Meadville, all in Penn- sylvania. The name of James Anderson was given as the proprietor, and that of Thayer as manager. S. P. Stickney was the equestrian director. The performers included Dr. Thayer and Tom Barry, clowns; LaBelle Loyale, William Naylor and Stickney, equestrians; Leon Giavelll, with his troupe of performing dogs: John Saunders, rider and leaper; Lottie Sheridan, rider; Hogle and Burdeau, comedy acrobats; Dick Sands, clog dancer; Bensley Bros., aerialists; Jo}. ny Booker, gymnast; Billy Pastor, not. comic, and Adolph Nicholl’s Celebratyq New York Cornet Band. WITH AUSTRALIAN CIRCUSES By Martin C. Brennan SYDNEY, Dec. 1.—It was officiai), stated last week that more than 50,999 people had visited Wirth’s Circus to date at Wirth’s New Olympia. It is a great show this year. The Flying Nelsons leave by the S. s Tahiti for San Francisco tomorrow. They have just terminated an eight months’ engagement with Wirth’s Cirens their act being the real attraction of the bill. Refusing to take a cut in salary, they closed after the Melbourne season but were very well satisfied with the treatment extended them. Mrs. Nelson received several tokens of esteem before leaving the show, among them being a gold charm subscribed for by the work- ingmen of the combination. Ben Beno, the Man on the Chair, has been secured as a free attraction for the White City, Perth, where he opens next Saturday. Freddy Garnett, who died in Melbourne last week from injuries re- ceived in a fall, was nearly 70 years of age and could not read or write. For many years his “dummy clown” act was a feature in circus and vaudeville. The Homas Duo, who did an aerial dental act with Wirth’s Circus, left for India a few days ago. Hilary Long, the upside-down :wonder, is still a feature with Wirth’s Circus. Tom Nelson, who called on your repre- sentative this week, states that Alfred Clarke, the famous English rider, who has been with the Wirths for some con- siderable time. married a daughter of Philip Wirth last August. Clarke is stil! a big feature of the show. Concerning Ringling And Other Showfolk The writer, Stanley F. Dawson, had the pleasure of having Col. Sam Dawson as a New Year's guest. hours doing the We spent many “Remember Whens” and living over the old days of yester- year. The Colonel is full of humorous anecdotes and is the best informed circus historian that I know of. Well, maybe I might except Townsend Walsh Heard that Townsend was in Washing- ton, D. C. Saw Bill Burroughs, Joe Boynton, Dick Smith and Matthew McGowan, who are working at the New Madison Square Garden. Boynton is treasurer Bur- roughs wants to hear from Col. Leab George Black, after a successful opera- tion at the Harbour Hospital in Benson- hurst, is back at his Brooklyn home fully recovered and expects to be on the street after January 10. Clifford Barmmell is seen quite often around the Madison Square Garden Have had Charley Hummell paged via radio, but so far have not heard from him. Received cards from John and Lena Shannon, of Columbus, 0O.; Jane and Frank McIntyre, of Massillon, 0.; Carl and Sadie Grigsby, Atlantic City, and Harry Kid Fortner, Camden, N. J. Saw Frank Harvey recently in Phila- delphia. He spent last season as press agent for a Sesqui attraction. Bert Rutherford has been in New York waiting for a consignment of wild ani- mals and assembling a lot of new wardrobe and equipment for his firm Received a nice card from George Den- man, superintendent of elephants with the R.-B. Circus. Bill Roddy and Harry Yost, two ex- circus men, are on the coast with What Price Glory? Louis FE. Chase was sched- uled to spend the holidays with his mother at Jersey City. Heard from Mr. and Mrs. Dan Odom, Sam Dill and Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Me- Carthy, all via holiday cards. Max Fletcher, well-known circus car manager, is spending the winter with his family in Chicago. C. W. Finney sent a wonderful card and we hope that he lives “101” more. Col. Dawson told me about the wonderful time he had at the home of friend Major Lillie. From the Colonel's description no castle in Spala is more gorgeously or elegantly equipped. Have heard that Doc Ogden is in the insurance business in Denver Mrs. Ogden visited her two sons in the East over the holidays and then went to join Doc in Denver. Doc Miller is seen daily around the 40s. Saw “Pickles” = other day at Eighth avenue and 4% street. Fred Smythe is in New York. Geo. Duffy sent the largest ecard, a a artistic affair, and Frank Cook, legal 4 A juster of the R.-B. Shows, the oro unique, being a leaf out of the cab! of 1926. 2=s_ eo ==_ =a Le
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MORRIS, 82 North Second Tenn., writes: “Am iy to start promotions for a » Memphis is ripe for one. lemphis, rod Would hike o hear from Milt Hinkle, Hugh Strickland and Fog Horn Clancy.” PHOENIX, ARIZ.—A_ rodeo will be held here January 20 to 23 at the State tairgr ds as a result of a contract signed between the Phoenix Junior Cham- r of merce and Doc Pardee, who lirector of the Prescott Frontier FORT TOWSON, OKLA.—Indian Chief Keys and wife arrived here in time to eat a turkey dinner with their fa- ther, Chief W. O. Keys, and father of Indian J Keys, owner and manager of the Keys Bros.’ Rodeo, now playing in South Texas. Chief Keys and wife were with Ze'lmar Bros.’ Circus last season. They : now preparing for their 27th seqos s] iy howdy and to wish you a nd prosperous New Year. Am t the Coral Way Hotel, Coral Gable Mla. and will remain here till April 1, then the reJZeos for the season. Wild Jim Lynch is creating a sensation Florida with his dare-devil auto trick TEX SHERMAN writes: “Just a few tiding. Would like to hear from Fox and Mike Hastings, Flovd and Florence Hughe nd Norman and Helen Mason.” AUSTRALIAN WHITEY WARNER writ from Plant City, Fla.: “Just a few | to let you know that I am still ‘ 1 enjoying the sunshine down in Flori Since closing with the Hippoe- dr pany I have been playing in- depen?) nt vaudeville dates while waiting lor fairs to open and am doing good. The } : Bros.” Rodeo Company is here putting on a two-and-a-half- hour ram in a very satisfactory and having plenty of stock and good hands.” ALLEN, of Allen’ Bros.’ n ! writes from Clermont, Fla.: “Allen Bros.” Wild West Show and Jul \llen and her manager, G. F. Wil- a real Merry Christmas on Clermont Tourist Camp We put CHAS. X HELFN CARROLL and Don Pueblo, her educated horse. up a top 20 by 40 and the dinner was spread under it for the bunch, 23 in number. Speeches were made by Dad Allen, father of the Allen Brog, and by Len Davis, manager of the Len Davis Company. Music was furnished by Bob Davis’ orchestra.” GUS HORNBROOK'’S Rodeo Revue, on the K.-A. Circuit, is winning recognition and proving a good attraction. The act runs nine minutes on full stage, with a typical Western setting, introducing 10 people, 10 head of horses and two Brahma steers. In the act are Earl Hornbrook; Happy Goodwin, bucking horse rider; Bud Hurlin, bronk rider and bulldogger, and his wife: Helen Dixon, the singing soubret; Jim Parker, bucking horse rider; Adele Van Ohl, who intro- duces her high school horse. Augie Gomez is the feature roper, rider and trickster. CLAREMORE, OKLA—Helen Carroll, whom the people of Oklahoma like to speak of as “Our Horsewoman Artist”, is wondering along with the other folks of Claremore if Will Rogers has forgotten his old home town, Claremore, in which he grew from boyhood to manhood. Now that he dwells among the stars and is probably the most noted mayor in the world, has he forgotten the little Okla- homa town for the proud Beverly Hills, which claims him? We hope not, and tho we feel neglected and slightly hurt we congratulate him. Claremore is also Miss Carroll's home town, and the townsfolk are quite proud of her too. The Tulsa World stated a while back that Will Rogers had best protect his laurels from this girl in his old home town, especially since she has gained fame thruout the Southwest as an artist of Western paint- ings and an actress and author,.to say nothing of being a breaker and trainer of horses. She has written several scripts to star herself and her two horses, St. Elmo and Don Pueblo, and she hopes to get her own company or- ganized for the production of these scenarios, MUSKOGEE, OKLA.—The results of the cowboys and cowgirls’ costume dance and entertainment were = successful. Large crowds attended each night and Eastman Richards, noted Creek Indian, owner of Richardville, danced with his famous Stamp dancers of the hills, to the tune of “tom-tom” and other equip- ment us°d in such dances. The McCary beys and the Harmon sisters, all four about the same age, demonstrated their skill in perfect fashion, and did tricks with ropes. “Flush” Tra Bales, cowboy clown, strutted his stuff in sure’nuff clown fashion. Ben C. Brasach, human mocking bird, entertained. The famous spud peelers enlivened the dance with their country break-down tunes, and all went home satisfied after a snappy en- tertainment for the benefit of the patients of the U. S. Veterans’ Hospital, promoted and managed by Bert De Baun. More than 100 prizes, all donated, ‘were distributed. De Baun, a patient in the hospital, will be operated upon for a troken nose and he hopes to be out and cn the road again by January 15 in order to make arrangements for some of the contests. PAWNEE BILL has issued an appeal to the people of the United States to condemn the proposed buffalo hunt on Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake There are too many buffaloes there, and it is proposed to kill off all but a few by turning loose at a fixed time a lot of “hunters” to slaughter them for the sport of it. That is unnecessary if it is only proposed to get rid of them. They could be killed for their meat and hides, just as range cattle are, and with no more difficulty. They are as tame as eattle. One might as well seek sport by going out upon a cattle range and shooting steers, if that sort of slaughter could be designated sport. Once there were 50,000,000 buffaloes on the plains and in the mountain val- leys. They were ruthlessly slaughtered for their hides, worth but $2 each. While that was an economic waste, because they were good for food and such speedy disposal of them was not at that time required.in order to give room for the more highly desirable range cattle, yet that room was eventually nee ded, and the buffaloes would*have been compelled to get out of the way. Putting them out of the way as an economic measure, de- The Billboard, January 15, 1927 67 Make Your manded by the advance of civilization, however, would have been a very differ- ent thing from slaughtering them like sheep in the name of sport. Some score of years ago the exter- mination of the buffalo was lamented. He was classed with the dodo bird and the carrier pigeon as something of wild life that had gone forever. But in a number of places breeding and protection were undertaken, until now there are more buffaloes than can be cared for economically, and they must be thinned out. That should be done in a proper and economic way. Our natural killer instinct is working overtime as it is, and needs no such stimulatlYon.—The San Bernardino Sun. ARDMORE, OKLA.—Few and far be- tween are the Oklahoma ranchers who sport an individual saddle horse for each and every day in the week. Yet that is the olden-day measure of comfort and affluence by which the rancher figured against retirement. J. H. Dillard, old- time rancher, of Ardmore, is proud of his grandson, Floyd Dillard, now 10 ‘years old; sd is Floyd’s dad. Thus Floyd rides forth on a pinto of a Monday, uses a Shetland on Tuesday, has a gaited chestnut for Wednesday and, if he feels like it, may “break out” a new one for his Thursday’ constitutional. For Floyd Dillard, who, at 10, is trying to ape Will Rogers, is passionately fond of horses. During the recent rodeo at the New Garden, New York, several dudes fell for “Cub” Dillard’s new saddle horse. Floyd Randolph, who had charge of the tingling stables there, wanted to sell the animal. “Naw,” said Dillard; “if he’s really that good we'll just ship him back home for the boy.” So now little Floyd Dillard has a five-gaited saddler from one .of the best stables of the Southern States to ride—well, maybe, he'll try rid- ing out some on Friday. The paddock at the Dillard ranch near Ardmore, when little Floyd’s saddle horses stand at picket line, resembles the conditioning tent of a circus. For he has one for every day in the week—and he has the best Floyd Dillard, now in school, plans to go on the stage next year with Bobbie Calen, the trick and fancy roper, rider and horsehandler. Last summer, on a tour of the Southern theaters, Floyd ap- peared for the first time in his life as an actor, with the Calen group of play- ers—Calen, Bert Davis, John Johnston, Bill Wildman and the Calen trained horses. Floyd, who looks exactly like his father, dresses exactly like that ranchman, boots, hat, silk shirt and all the trappings. He twirls a rope that ap- pears to be alive. His tricks with the loop have kept the elder Calen, a past master, guessing. “Cub” Dillard never misses a chance to take his 10-year-old son to see Will Rogers, and, with him, visits rodeos from the Atlantic to the Pacific slope. He says he means to give Floyd a chance to see the best “hands” work with the lariat. Floyd Dillard was born in a sod shanty, a line house of the ranch, in a day before oil came to Ard- more and put the good things of life in reach of the father, who now provides his son with a saddle horse for every day in the week. The Dillard stables—the “tack room”—<elitter with the best of the leather worker's art. Lindemanns Return to Plano SHEBOYGAN, Wis., Jan. 5.—William and Peter Lindemann, former residents of this city, who have been visiting here, have returned to Plano, Ill They are wintering their Sells-Sterling Circus in Plano and making that their permanent residence. William Lindemann announced yester- day that the circus recently acquired a baby elephant. The show now has two elephants, a camel, a pair of lions, a pair of bears, several monkeys, and a number of dogs and ponies. While here the Linde- manns signed a contract to stage their circus in Sheboygan the first week in June as the central feature of a huge city-wide circus and industrial exposition, which is to be conducted by the South and West Side Advancement Association on the grounds donated for that purpose by the Van der Vaart Brick Company, known as the circus grounds. Address Wanted—Hagenbeck-Wallace Side Show—21 HUMAN FREAKS, ACTS OF MERIT. SIDE-SHOW ATTRACTIONS. "hoto and all particulars in first letter. P. J. STAUNTON, Manager, 243 Oectaware Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Own Light TNIVERSAL'S sure-fire start ing—4-cylinder smoothness — entire absence of flicker - compact stowing — dependa- bility day after day, season after season — have made i “Make Your Own Light” ‘i the showman’s best bet. ‘4 Universal Electric Plants have for years been “the choice of the leaders.” Ringling Bros., Doug. Morgan Shows, Rice & Quick, Gollmar Bros., Leon Brownie, Seils-Sterling, etc. Universal Motor Co. 48 Ceape St Oshkosh, Wis. (Not connected with any etbper firm pame Uni Catalog There’s a size and type of Universal for every Electric Plant need — from 1'/. to 12'2K.W., in all standard voltage —andeachplant usable with or without battere ies. The 4 K. W. size is shown above. Write for catalog men- tioning your lighting requirements. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN 110-ft. Round Top, with three 40-ft. middle pieces; two Sleepers, two Stock Cars, three Flat Cars, one Ad- vance Car, four Menage Horses, Steam Calliope, Stake Driver, complete with Fairbanks- Morse Engine Get our lowest price on fully equipped 10-car Circus Ev- erything in first-class condition, ready for the road. Address BOX D-454, care The Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. “LET'S GO!” McLAIN’S SIXTH ANNUAL ROUND-UP SUN CITY, KAN.. AUGUST {8 19 AND 20, 1927. “Open to the World M. F. McLAIN, Manager Ask anyone who has attended. I will contract my stock fer your Rode BUCKING HORSES, BULL-DOG- GING CATTLE, STEERS AND GOATS References furnished. Contes and Concessioners, write BOX 178, Sun City, Kan. Bob Layton Returning To the Circus Field DE LEON SPRINGS, Bob Layton, well-known general agent and publicity director, will desert the carnival field the coming season and re- turn to the “big tops”. He will be on the executive staff of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. Layton last season was secretary to T. A. Stevens, concessionaire, with the Boyd & Linderman and the Miller Bros.’ shows. He has been general agent for the Harry C. Hunter Shows, Wallace Bros.’ Shows, and acted in the capacity of secretary, press agent and manager of other kindred outdoor organizations. Fla., Jan. 6.— Look thru the Hotel Directory in this issue. Just the kind of a hotel you want may be Usted. — ed ES TT oF eee PL eee a ae 4 a ee : i | ally SSE 1,900 A * hla \ i34 date 3 ay . iii” ee A » ©. ; . 7p ree il eS row. Sahiatl Oe % a a TE een CUS, Sees ; 4 J, “ sd aie 4 Ei the 1 e J . ‘x § sow a? * mm 3 ae ary, oes — NAT Ge Maes See son ‘in as a % hase Sale z Iso bea os ike Bee es F3 iz a A ~ a es ork- eae pis the ee ae next snes d in ne | foe re- ee . 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Ong * The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Fairs and Expositions Conducted by J. WILSON ROY—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. 7 82 Fairs Are Represented At Wisconsin Convention Three Days Devoted to Sessions of Managers and Other Officials —Nearly 200 Hear Addresses on Many Subjects and Attend Banquet MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 6.—Nearly 200 representatives of 82 county and dis- trict fairs met at the Republican Hotel here for the 20th annual convention. and it was one of the most enthusiastic and constructive conventions ever field by the Wisconsin Fair organization. the association. The first business session was held Tuesday afternoon, when Arthur W. Prehn, of Wausau, president of the Wis- consin Association of Fairs, called the meeting to order. In order to get down to business as soon as possible it was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes. The annual address of the president was the first event. and in his talk Presi- dent Prehn thanked members for the splendid co-operation accorded him dur- ing the time he has been in office He outlined briefly the accomplishments of the organization during the past year, and urged members to co-operate even more closely during the coming year. V. G. Becker, of the inspection de- partment of the Aetna Insurance Com- pany, gave a talk on Public Liability In- surance, treating the subject from the viewpoint of the fair secretary, and point- ing out many facts often overlooked by fair managers. He urged fair men to co-operate with insurance companies, and to make sure that they understand fully the contract of the policy. He compli- mented the men on the progress made by the organization. Games of Skill Versus Paddle Wheels was the subject of F. C. Borcherdt, Jr., of Manitowoc, vice-president of the : sociation. He pointed out the public dis- favor of the game of skill and the great Satisfaction obtained from the game of chance or the “paddle wheel”, “The American people as a whole like to take a chance,” Mr. Borcherdt de- clared. “They like to take a chance when they have something to win. But 9 times out of 10 they have nothing to win in the so-called ‘games of skHl’. Fair men will have greater success when they patronize reliable concessionaires who give the people something for their money.”’ Following his talk delegates engaged in a discussion of “games of skill” and “games of chance”, and the convention went on record as opposed to the former. Henry Berner, of Antigo newspaper man and fair executive, then talked on Fair ul, advertisin: ty, advising members to use mediur that are known to bring resu 4 ling to Mr. Re rner, the Pr a j ~ t hed com- unity 1 } m practical effi nt per r um of aA ert r ” ou dul ] sneeches on 1, &@ round-table x the delegates took Prot of erest to ] d. S r iz adjourned 3g ne in the ) ari booking g d i them to the con- ntion D ts to Saxe’ Wiscor i ning show, nd pract : sete Wednesday Mornin January 5 Don. V. M : ( I a for his t c e Pur; md M of a Fair. “The ] f any de- pends to a er + xt ri ’ he on of the farmer in _ the ommunity,” he stated. H ged fair 1 to d in their power to promote thes nter ‘ nf the farming class and to hel generally whenever possible Systematizing the Fair € of.a talk by John Simpson &. ¢-. who dealt with conditions iy general, and as much as possible with conditions in the communities with which he was familiar The registration was the largest in the history of Mr. Simpson advised fair secretaries to obtain the backing of the prominent men of their communities so as to give added prestige to the fair. John D. Jones, Jr., Commissioner of Ag- riculture, Madison, spoke on Wisconsin Fairs, and expressed satisfaction at the way the fair situation in the State was being handled. The purpose of the Department of Agri- culture in regard to county and district fairs is to advise and to dictate, Mr. Jones declared. Mr. Jones said that so far as he knew the fairs in the State are being conducted on an orderly basis, and that they are accomplishing much along edu- cational lines. Hh ae Be Be we ae ge Roe 8 Oe. b-> Bae “a AST ides é 2 od a : oa :% Ss $5 fa eee | eee | ere ee ee | ee a PS eee | eee , Pe : a : 4 ; ; ¥ } a | i I J | | a _ a —————S — Pe J } “ : x .
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Ready for Meeting Mass. Fair Managers GARDNER, Mass., Jan. 2.—Plans for nth annual meeting of the Massa- \cricultural Fairs Association Colonial Hotel, January 27-28, are ind the preliminary program ig s follows: ting will open at 1:30 p.m. with an address_of welcome by \ibert H. Stone, of Gardner. Wal- f Brockton, a vice-president of ion, will respond. C. A. Nash, of § field, president, will speak, and +} ler of the afternoon will be tak » with committee reports and ne rR. Smith, director of the division tion, soil survey and fairs of , husetts Department of Agri- cult | speak on Agricultural Prize { What It Means; Prof. C. J. f the Massachusetts Agricultur- ic vill report on the dynamome- ichusetts in 1926; Harry A Dalton, will make an address servances at 13 fairs in the State the last year, and motion pictures of va fairs will be shown from 5 tc 6 o'clock. All were taken last sea- T il banquet will be held at : eakers to be Commissioner of State Aer ture A. W. Gilbert and ! of Public Safety Alfred FP. Fridav morning committee reports will be 5 », followed by an address by W. A. Munson. director of extension service } Massachusetts Agricultural Col- Prof. Ray M. Koon, director of the market garden ‘field station, will talk ' 1 Vegetable Exhibits Worth Fairs: Milton Danziger, as- + ceneral manager of the Eastern *x tion, Sprinefield, will talk n Outside Gates: Secretary A. W. Lom- bat | give a report of the 3¢th annual reetir the International Association Chicago. T mmittee on co-operative pub- that on dates of fairs will n their reports and recommendations. ness meeting with the re- ers and special committees election of officers will close the T Gardner Chamber of Commerce, tary Club, Kiwanis Club, Elks and ot} reanizations will hold open house during the meetings. New Officers Are Named _ For State Board of Texas DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 10.—Accepting the resignation of William H. Stratton as secretary, directors of the State Fair As ition have named Roy Rupard as acting retary, and W. O. Connor has been named successor to J. B. Adoue, treasurer, also resigned. Frank M. Smith was made second vice- nt succeed C@. FE. Calder, who esigned because of press of other busi- T Calder remains as a member of the board however. Mr. Smith is to be oT t fair manager, this position be- ned to relieve the president of mber of duties. Cc te reorganization of the State F Board of Texas is to be effected ] to President Louis Lipsitz. Men who have been mentioned as suc- rs to Mr. Stratton tneluded Jelks Castellaw, of Ennis; Charles Saville, formerly manager of the Dallas Chame ber of Commerce; Walter Long, of Aus- Monagon, of Dallas, and Sam Fowlke of New Orleans. There is a I ty of Mr. Rupard being made nt secretary also. Would Revive Fair Project ‘HRURG, Mass., Jan. 10.—Ffforts are being made to revive the Fitchburg Fair t year, according to rumors here. Part nterested in the project will in , t time consult with the city council Chamber of Commerce to see The fairgrounds have been idle for several years. a in be done. Ministers Commend Board BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Jan. 6— P tant ministers here have adopted lutions commending the Alabama Fair Association for eliminating the public daree hall f om the amuse- at the fairgrounds when it is opened as an all-year amusement pa The resolutions also reiterated Pastors’ Union position on Sunday ‘sements and public dance halls in gener il. es The Billboard, January 15, 1927 69 FAIRS—BOOKING DIRECT—PARKS]| ONE MAN I Ain't Got a Bit of Sense —That’s the Reason | Advertise oirterone (AL NUTTLE, MUSICAL CLOWN Clown USING 12 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS cuowre Acts — | Cash Bond Furnished. Address care The Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. BAND Expect 500 To Attend Meeting Of Managers of Ohio Fairs COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 11.—More than 500 men and women interested in Ohio fairs are expected to attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Fair Managers’ As- Sociation at the Neil House, January 12 and 13. Meyers Y. Cooper, of Cincinnati, is president, and Don A. Detrick, of Belle- fontaine, secretary. Sessions Wednesday afternoon will be fiven over to routine business which will include reports of officials and commit- tees, while discussions of various prob- lems will follow. The Progréss of Fairs During the Last Quarter of a Century will be discussed by R. Y. White, of Zanesville, while The School and the Fair is the subject of another discussion to be led by Prof. M. F. Andrew, of Clarks- ville. Other subjects for the afternoon will be Better Business in Fair Management, How To Sell Your Fairs in Advance to the Public, and Special Attractions. The banquet will be held Wednesday evening, speakers scheduled being Hon. Charles V. Truax, director of agriculture; George DeCamp, chairman of the board, Federal Reserve Bank, Cleveland: Hon, A. P. Sandles, Federal Land Bank, and United States Senator S. D. Fess. The Neil House Orchestra wi'l supply the music, while other entertainment fea- tures are thru courtesy of the World Amusement Service Corporation, of Chi- cago, and the ‘jus Sun Booking Agency, Springfield, O. Decorations will be fur- nished by Gordon Fireworks, Chicago, end badges with the compliments of Huff. Joint meeting of the State Board of Agriculture and the Ohio Fair Managers’® Association will be held January 13, the pregram for which follows: The Benefit Derived From Club Work, Pauline Mills, Brookville; What Can Be Done To Advance Club Work?, Walter H. Bluck, Bellefontaine; Some Unsolved Farm Problems, Murray D. Lincoln, secretary Ohio Farm Bureau; The Grange and the Fair, H. A. Caton, Mas- ter Ohio State Grange. How To Increase Interest in Agricultural Exhibits will be discussed by J. O. McManis, West Union; Homer C. Mackey, Warren; J. D. Craig, Dover, and Jay Young, Jefferson. W. A. Marker, Van Wert; John D. Lowrey, Napoleon; H. M. Marsden, Lis- bon, and J. F. St. Clair, Old Washing- ton, will discuss Selling the Pure-Bred Stock Idea to the Farmer Thru the Medium of the County Pair, while sug- gestions for fair betterment will be made in two-minute addresses by J. G. Co’e- man, Chagrin Falls; George D. Beatty, Sandusky; F. M. Birdsall, Hicksville; Ed Howerth, New Lexington; G. W. Christ- man, Logan; Jay Haller, Bucyrus; R. P. Gillette, Proctorville; Walter Gahm, Portsmouth; E. R. Ziegler, Canfield; W. S. Ford, Burton, and Dr. W. F. Wise, Medina. Officers will be elected at the session. 26 Fairs Represented In N. D. Association GRAND FORKS, Jan. 10.—Twenty- six fairs will be represented at the annual convention of the North Dakota Association of Fairs to be held here January 12 and 13. E. R. Montgomery, of this city, is secretary. Carnival and attraction concerns will send representatives and dates for the circuit for the 1927 season will be ar- ranged. A program of entertainment with a number of speakers has been pro- vided for the delegates. A banquet will be one of the features. Show Owners at Fair Meeting CHICAGO, Jan. §.—Milton Morris, John Castle, owners of the Morris & Castle Shows, with R. L. Lohmar, general agent, were in Chicagwo this week, en route to the meeting of Wisconsin Fair Managers at Milwaukee Cc. Guy Dodson, of Dodson’s World's Fair Shows, and L. Clifton Kelly, general arent for the Bernardi Greater Shows, traveled by auto to Milwaukee, weather conditions being those of ideal spring rather than winter. They attended the Wisconsin Fair Secretaries’ meeting. Earl Wright in New Field CHICAGO, Jan. 5.—Earl Wright has entered the outdoor amusement field as a representative of the Independent Fair Agency in Chicago, which, he claims, has developed into one of the largest concerns doing this line of booking. He was for years with circuses and recently finished three years with the Western Vaudeville Association. The suit of the Independent Fair Book- ing Agency against the Dane County (Wis.) Fair Association of Madison has been settled. The association claimed the acts furnished were unsatisfactory. It refused, it-is said, to pay $1,250 for the services as rendered. Settlement was made by payment of $500 to the Inde- pendent Agency. Exhibit Space All Sold CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 5.—At the Pinellas County fairgrounds at Largo, near here, contractors have —— of men at work on the exhibition buildings and the midway is being paved. The con- tractors expect to have the work com- pleted by January 18, preparatory for the 10th annual fair. The free fair plan was adopted three years ago. Space in the buildings, according to Secretary F. A. Bradley, has practically all been sold. Commercial enterprises, communities and individuals who have made reserwations in the booths have al- ready begun to make preparations for their exhibits. The new buildings will provide double the automobile display space available last year, practically all of which has been engaged. Planning Night Features DOVER, O., Jan. 6.—Decision for a night fair, proposed as a feature for the next Tuscarawas County Fair, will not be announced until directors have secured data from other fair boards. It is esti- mated between $4,000 and $5,000 will be required to stage the night feature. At the annual meeting T. J. Haley was re-elected president; E. D. Fisher, vice- president; E. J. Vorherr, treasurer, and G. M. Earle, speed superintendent. J. D. Craig was re-elected secretary and ground superintendent for three years. Change in Control of Fairgrounds RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 6.—Thru a set- tlement made in the suit of Charles A. Somma against Clyde W. Saunders, the former has come into possession of the controlling stock of the State Fairgrounds, and he is thus given opportunity to carry out his reported intentions of opening the grounds for amusement and exhibitions thruout the year. It has been proposed to build a stadium and otherwise equip the property for ex- hibitions, and it is understood Mr. Somma is in sympathy with such plans. Needs Big Appropriation for Fair PUEBLO, Col., Jan. 10.—An appro- Ppriation of $104,560.34 is required to eliminate debts and provide for the erection of new buildings for the State fairgrounds, according to J. J. Clark, re- cently appointed manager, who addressed the Commerce Club directors on the sub- ject. Mr. Clark has many improvements planned for the success of the fair. Name Executives for Year IOLA, Kan. Jan. 5.—These officers have been named for the Allens County Fair Association: L. E. Horville, presi- dent; A. M. Dunlap, vice-president; Paul Klein, treasurer; Dr. F. S. Beattie, sec- retary; Dora Trowbridge, assistant sec- retary and treasurer. This is the first year the fair has operated without a defi- cit. Board Selects Dates for Year MT. VERNON IIL, Jan. 5.—Septem- ber 20, 21, 22. 23 and 24 will be the dates for the King City Fair this year. This was decided at the meeting of the Mt. Vernon Fair Association, at which time the following officers were named: President, Charles Keller; vice-president, Joe Marquis; secretary, Martin Henn; treasurer, Neul K. Bond. Seek Official To Take Place Of Secretary Who Died Recently TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 5.—Stockholders of the Kansas Free Fair Association have authorized President Albert Patton to toke care of all business details until a new secretary is chosen to take the place of the late Phil Eastman, whose death occurred in Chicago, November 29. Nesolutidns on the death of Mr, Eastman were also adopted. A new board of directors was named. Alliger To Supervise Territory NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—A. D. Alliger, for many years with Paine's Fire Works, has been assigned to the New York of- fices of the World Amusement Service Association of the Thearle-Duffield Di- vision, to take harge of the Eastern territory. Felix Reich, manager of the New York offices of the W. A. S. A. stated their business in 1926 was the best in the his‘ory of the organization with excellent prospects for 1927. Fair Association Meetings - Colorado County Fairs Association, J. L. Miller, secretary, Rocky Ford. Annual convention at Albany Hotel, Denver, January 18 Virginia Association of Fairs, C. B. Ralston, secretary, Stauntoh. Annual meeting at Suffolk January 17 and 18, 1927. Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. Annual meeting at Danville January 18 and 19, 1927. Michigan Association of Fairs, Chester M. Howell, secretary, Sagi- naw. Annual meeting, Hotel Tuller, Detroit, January 19 and 20. West Virginia Association of Fairs, Bert H. Swartz, Wheeling, secretary- treasurer. Annual meeting, Ruffner Hotel, Charleston, January 20 and 21. South Texas Fair Circuit, Geo. J Kempen, secretary, -Seguin. Annual meeting at New Braunfels January 24 and 25, 1927. Western Canada Association of Ex- hibitions, W. J. Stark, secretary, Ed- monton. Annual meeting at Brandon January 24, 25 and 26, 1927. Western Canada Fairs, H. Huxley, secretary, Lloydminster, Sask. Con- vention, Brandon. January 25 and 26, 1927. Massachusetts Agricultural Fair Association, A. W. Lombard, secretary, Boston. Annual meeting at Colonial Hotel, Gardner, January 27 and 28, 1927. North Pacific Fairs Association, W. A. Linklater, manager, Puyallup, Wash. Annual meeting at Hotel Em- press, Victoria, B. C., January 31l- February 1 Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs, J. F. Seldomridge, sec- retary-treasurer. First meeting, Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburgh, January 26-27; second meeting, Adelphia Hotel, Phila- delphia, February 2 and 3, 1927. Association of Tennessee Fairs, W. F. Barry, secretary, Jackson. Annual meeting at Nashville, February 1 and 2; 1927. Association of Northwestern Fairs, J. M. Bresnahan Annual meeting at Billings, Mont., February 7, 1927. Agricultural Fairs Association, H. T. Hyde, secretary, Southbridge. Annual meeting at Kim- ball Hotel, Springfield, Mass., Feb- ruary 15, 1927. New England New York State Association of County Agricultural Societies, G. W. Harrison, secretary, Albany. Annual meeting at Albany February 15, 1927. Association of Georgia Fairs. An- nual meeting at Atlanta February 18 and 19, 1927, Association of Fairs, R. S. Vickers, ager, Donaldsonville Elks’ Home, Lafayett Louisiana secretary-man- Annual meeting » March 4 State Secretaries of State and District Fair Associations are tnvited to send in dates and places of meeting of their associations If vou have something interesting to the other fair officials, don't hesitate —send it while the news is “hot’’. ee eee mg ar =a : x pe | { ee | | : | 9) ; es Po | 1g ‘be iry ri. : vill : i- LL : ae ; ae | “we : : po osi- Pe : Pe Po tty ' It ; : a | | th ers I ; ted : and int- a sion } Ww nl- a ee ee ural icts. are po used a | " rdon fen In- | ( meé 1 if- ! ‘ a n. 5. ee wa on F 17 ‘ neet- 1 ee ee ken who 1 1 in- | Me- i nden, ak ef PO Pe ison | 7 for ee the Agti- ting ents | pr Jo } p. B Eee ‘
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70 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Parks, Piers and Beaches» ted by J. WILSON ROY—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. New St. Louis Park Will Open in May ST. LOUIS. Jan. 6.—A new amusement park, to be known as Ozark Park, is un- der way on a 40-acre tract at Manchester and Barrett Station roads, west of the city. Manchester road is the State high- way between St. Louis and Kansas City, and Barrett Station road is known as “The Ozark Trail’. Public transportation will be supplied by the local bus com- pany, which will run doubledeckers to the park. The Traction Company’s line ends a mile and a half from the park, but the street railway people will operate a bus line to it. The sewage system has been laid, and an entrance building and dancing pavilion have been completed. The cafe will be completed soon. There will also be two swimming pools, according to plans an- nounced by Col. A. A. Ebert, manager, who for a number of years was manager of the Southeast Missouri District Fair. He was formerly associated with the Hopkins Amusement Company. Bach pool will be 60 by 180 feet, with dressing rooms, reviewing stand and 1,200 square feet of sand beach. The water used will be obtained from a deep salt-water well brought ir: last summer. There is an elevation at the south end of the park which will be used as a picnic grounds. The R. S. Uzzell Corporation of New York will install the latest riding devices. Mr. Uzzell is expected within the next few weeks. y The park is financed by a banker, a manufacturer and a rural land owner of St. Louis. Col. Ebert promises an up-to- date park, with midway. At one side he intends to install a playland for young- sters. It is planned to have the park open by the middle of May. New Bally Menacé Faces Coney Island Barkers NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—The widening of Surf «venue, Coney Island, presents per- plexing problems to the showmen along this thorofare who utilize ballys. The Surf avenue ballys stand out unchal- lenged for their bold originality; they are presided over by the representative talkers and “grinders’’ who never fail to click or turn the crowds on gala days. George Dear, on the staff of Hubert’s Museum, stated that the widening will compel property owners from Brighton Beach to Sea Gate to move properties back 10 feet on each side of the avenue. This will strip many of the show fronts of the available space used heretofore to exploit the ballys. The question uppermost in the minds of both the show owners and the barkers is: How will they be able to hold the customary ballys when the space allotted for that purpose is gone? The bally and the barker have been inseparable adjuncts as attractions at Coney since the days of its primitive ex- istence Public sentiment strong for both. seems Nass Sails for Japan MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. concessionaire and r 5.—Tommy Nass, g-levice operator here, leaves for Yo! na tomorrow for a short visit. He expects to locate items suitable for his concessior nd for a re- tail Oriental goods store here, in which he is interested. Mr. Na operates games at Excelsior Park and Wildwood Park. He is secretary and treasurer of the Amusement Service Corporation, which operates a riding device at Wildwood. He will return about April 1 Park Interests Are Sold PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 10.—All inter- ests of William Menhent in t Rendezvous Amusement Park ive been purchased by the Universal Film Com- Pany and Rickards and Nace theater cperators here. The park embraces a ballroom, swimming pool and other con- cessions. It was opened about a year ago by Rickards, Nace & Menhennet. KANE’S STATUES has a number of bookings already for 1927. The act had a prosperous season during 1926 $250,000 Amusement Park At Beach, San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10.—A new amusement venture is being planned at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, and em- braces the block owned by the Hotaling estate running from the Great Highway to 48th avenue and backed up by the base of Sutro Heights Hill. The frame buildings which have been on the property for a number of years are being destroyed and in place will be erected a Ferris wheel, chutes, a merry- go-round and various other riding and amusement devices. This park will be a distinct unit of itself and is not con- nected in any way with the chutes at the Beach Park. George Hotaling will manage, Declares Indications Point To Big Season for Park Men LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 10.—C. W. Parker, president of the C. W. Park- «er Amusement Company, manufacturer of amusement devices of this city, de- ciares that at this time his company is receiving more orders for riding devices than at any previous period during this season of the year. This Mr. Parker believes justifies his opinion that the coming season is to be the most prosperous in many years for the outdor amusement business McCarthy Visits With Dentzel NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—J. J. McCarthy, general manager of Grand View Park, Singac, N. J., has returned from a visit with William H. Dentzel, who has been confined to the Abington Hospital, delphia, for the last six weeks, but who is very much improved and expects to leave soon. Phila- Expect Park To Show Balance When 1926 Report Is Made TORONTO, Can., Jan. 7.—Canada’s largest playground, “Sunnyside”, has cost a lot of money, the total expenditures beng $2,220,019. It is expected when the report for 1926 Is made, operation will show a balance on the right side. The reclamation of the Sunnyside area was: begun in 1915, and the total area com- prises 59 acres, which is owned by the city. The Harbor Commission owns the bath- ing pavilion, restaurant, ball parks, con- cession area and parking stations. The buildings, less equipment owned by the Commission, cost $1,018,069. The res- taurant equipment called for expenditure of $20,104. The Harbor Commission op- erates all the amusement devices. Some of the buildings in the concession area are owned by the concessionaires. The leases owned by the Sunnyside Amuse- ment Company run for 21 years. There are some 50 different concessionaires op- erating, the majority of them paying 15 per cent of their gross receipts up to 25 per cent to the Commission. A daily report is prepared for each amusement, showing gross collection, per- centage accruing to the Commissioners and the amount going to the concession- aires. The summary shows that the pavilion restaurant and bathing pavilion have not paid when the operating ex- penses and depreciation are deducted from the receipts. The restaurant has only twice shewn a profit, and last year the bathing pavilion had a net profit of more than $1,000. The concession area, however, is a paying proposition, and each year it has shown a big profit. The Sunnyside Flyer is the most popular amusement device according to financial returns, with the dodgem as_ second favorite and the merry-go-round third. Expect To Develop Beach Resort DALLAS, Ore., Jan. 5.—An ideal beach resort with all necessary accommodations will be developed on the Roosevelt high- way between Cloverdale and Neskowin, by J. M. Card and J. Cc. Plankinton, following their nga of 320 acres of land. The tract includes the famous Fletcher Lake and camping ground. Lots will also be placed on sale immediately. Mrs. Howk in Auto Accident KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 5.—Mrs. Hattie Howk, wife of George Howk, con- cessionaire at Fairyland Park, was cut severely on the throat when injured in an automobile accident yesterday. She and a party of friends were motoring to St. Joseph, Mo., when the accident hap- pened. She will be confined to her room in the Coates House for several days. Proving That Clean Amusement Pays Park men thruout the interested in the following editorial taken from The Christian Science Monitor of December 20, 1926: “More is included in the statement re- cently printed that we have proved that the people want clean amusement and moral recreation than appears on the surface. It was Dudley S. Humphrey, for the last quarter of a century operator of Euclid Beach Park, which edges Cleveland’s Lake Erie shore, who drew this conclusion as a comment to his statement, that persistent maintenance of a place of clean amusement has paid its dividends financially and in personal satisfacijion. And the story of his rise from the owner of a popcorn stand in public square, Cleveland, to his presen position is a striking commentary on the cft-quoted maxim that honesty is the best policy. “When Mr. Humphrey purchased Eu- clid Beach Park, against the advice of } friends, he bought a property which country will be was run down, and took over a venture that had been a failure. But he did » from the standpoint of a man with an ideal, and his courage has ‘been abundantly prised to rewarded, learn One is not sur- that obstacles were en- countered from the start. But it is an inspiration to learn that equally from the start it has been the policy that no person under the influence of intoxi- cants could enter or remain in the park. And the place has proved so thoro a success that its fame has spread far and wide, until men have come from distant lands even to study the policies on which its development has been founded. “In view of the remarkable prosperity that has thus been attained by this recreation center and the difficulties un- der which many such places are strug- gling, it would seem clearly to prove that the force of an ideal can scarcely be overestimated. The Humphreys, one reads, bought the park to determine whether the ideal that they hhd in thought would stand the human test. And they have found that it has done so in larger measure than probably even they anticipated. There is nothing demoral- izing about amusement in itself; indeed, it is often a valuable form of recreation. The harm comes from the evil influences that so often are closely associated with it. The example that has been set in Euclid Beach Park warrants the close attention of amusement center owners everywhere.” Propose Big Pool For Coney Stadium NEW YORK, Jan. 4.—The Hena: Amusement Park, Inc., of which ©! L. Henderson, of Brooklyn, is pre sid and general manager, has announ “ proposition for the erection of a recreg tion and sporting center at Coney Island in connection with the Coney I; Stadium, located on Surf avenue, ad ing Luna Park. The stadium has lx running boxing shows for some tim: It is understood the pool will be econ structed in such a way that it can } converted into a stage or boxing ring, ard will be 200 feet long and 100 ¢ wide. It will be supplied with salt wat; from specially constructed artesian wel! It is proposed also to make it the largest open-air swimming pool on the island, and {t will be patterned after the old Madison Square Garden pool. The Henderson Amusement Park, 1: has offices at 26 Court street, Brook! Mangels Exhibition Closes NEW YORK, Dec 31.—The second annual exhibition of kiddie rides of th, W. F. Mangels Company closed s. a : n in its plant on West Eighth street, ey Island. Proprietors, representatives ani! buyers of kiddie amusement parks an! cevices from various parts of the country attended the exhibition. The devices which the Mangels Com- pany manufactures include the whip. brownle coaster, Ferris wheel, gallopin horse carousel in two types, airplanes. power boats, flying swans, whirlwind railway, whip and chairoplane. To James Renzi, New York's Oldest Freak Show Exhibitor By BENNY L. BURSE Don't get scared, Jim, you're not thru Because you play a bloomer or tw What's the use of sitting there On Coney Island in despair? Take that three-legged duck ahead, Open in the spring and knock ‘em dead Wear the same old smile all over your face, Let the troupers know you're sti!) in t! race; That's what showmen live for my lad, And when your luck is breaking bad Let your two-headed girl be your highest card. Bally to ‘em, good and hard, Don't give up as long as you Have a six-legged cat or two. Laugh as usual, that’s the stuff, For in the spring you'll call the A rainy season or two, Jimmy, shouldn't worry you; Be a sport and stop your pining. Every cloud has a silver lining. and go bluff. Installing Roller Coasters PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3.—Manager Alexander, of Woodside Park, is stalling two new roller coasters that will be ready for the opening of the season. Device Patent Issued The Patent Office at, Washington has granted a patent on the amusemen vice described below: 1,612,970. Amusement Device, John 4 Fisher Sandusky, O. Filed November *), Serial t de- 1923. 676,025. Fou! claims. number 1. In an amusement device, the ‘ bination of a support, a passenee” mounted on said support and capab' independent movements relative there means for discharging blasts of | the interior of said car and v‘ means actuated by the movemer' said car controlling said blasts. vb, a hs AS ae ea ee : _— ~~ a : — & ae _si‘(i‘ié‘aélidgl i eae ce : a ee a | i po P| onli { a a a | ee | i | — ee ee ee | PS wi 7 es ge oe. . i y | ‘
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The Billboard, January 15, 1927 71 Claim 3, patent 1454273, issued May 8, 1923 In an Amusement Device the combination of a support traveling along 2 patb haracterized by variations in level, and a passenger car rotatively mounted SAID CAR BEING MOUNTED IN SUCH A THAT WHEN LOADED IT IS ECCENTRIC TO ITS AXIS OF ROTATION WHEREBY THE TRAVEL OF SAID SUPPORT CAUSES SAID CAR TO m on said support. ROTATE ON SAID AXIS. ~ | WARNING TO PARKS, CARNIVALS, RIDE BUYERS | X\ You are hereby warned not to buy, lease or operate any Amusement Ride having a tilting car operating eccentrically on an arm over an undulating track. Such a Ride is an infringement of patents granted to John A. Fisher. Read the following claims from these patents: MANNER There are other important claims in each patent. Show ea these claims to your attorney before doing business. nd. TO OUR FRIENDS: We will positively bring action against every person or firm which builds, eects, sells, leases or operates any Ride infringing these patents. Do not pay out your good money on a Ride that will not be permitted license to run. Traver Engineering Company, Beaver Falls, Pa. John A. Fisher, Patentee, Sandusky, Ohio. The Traver Engineering Company is also licensed under patents of Hyla F. Maynes to build the Caterpillar, having a cable drive in conjunction with an undulating track. These patents are broad and must also not be infringed. We do not like to publish an advertisement like the above. ety pany has paid enormous sums to inventors for royalties and other large sums for development work. | any manufacturer to deliberately infringe our patents. inge ou Please note that in case of suit the Courts can grant a judgment for three times the profit made on an infringing Ride and order the Ride destroyed. Claim 1, patent 1583287, issued May 4, 1926. In an Amusement Device of the character described, the combination of an annular undulating track, an arm disposed radially of said track, said arm being rotably mounted on a vertical axis concentrically of the track so as to travel around the latter and said arm being also pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis so as to follow the undulations of the track and A PASSENGER CAR MOUNTED DIRECTLY ON SAID ARM AND ARRANGED TO TURN ON OUTER END OF SAID ARM, SAID CAR BEING PROVIDED WITH PAS- SENGER ACCOMMODATIONS WHICH ARE SO ARRANGED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS OCCUPIED THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE CAR IS RENDERED ECCENTRIC TO ITS AXIS OF TURNING WHEREBY THE TRAVEL OF THE ARM AROUND THE UNDULATING TRACK WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO SWING ABOUT ITS AXIS RELATIVE TO THE ARM. Traver Engineering Company. It seems, however, to be necessary in this case. This Com- We cannot allow : ON THE BOWERY AT CONEY ISLAND -_ Corner space available for large Amusement Device. “i to suit. H. BERGOFFEN, Tel.. Coney Island 2700. 65 feet on the Bowery; depth Inquire W. 10th St., Coney Island, N. Y. tor CYCLONE COASTER—Fastest, safest. r \ num trains Safety devices. 1 for receipts and Crawing power. THE BUG—A circular Coaster. JAZZ. RAILWAY—Novelty Coaster “MERRY MIX-UP—RBest por Goes ew igh 4 gon ” We s 5 tons 79 now r 5° “A - CATERPILLAR, ELECTRIC FOUNTAINS, MISSOURI MULE. { url Mule are portable. TRAVER ENGINEERING CO., Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. Only the Merry Mix-Up and Miss Deep spiral dips on curves. All sizes, 1,700 to 4,000 feet long. Wonderful thriller. $2 per season Earns more each year SEAPLANE DE LUXE—Most beautiful Circle Swing. } i Beach, Savin Rock—369 running all over the world ; . Very funny. Steel dark tunnel form, also with electric third rail and motors t able ride. Steel gears, steel fence. World’s Greatest Rides Track banked 60 degtees. Steel This ride beats them Top money next to Coasters. 34 running. The best ride we ever had. A standard park ride. Sold to Kennywood, structure and trains. We can furnish Any shape space. 1,000-foot track, Heavy chains. Cushman Engine. Easily Best chain swing. Special Rides on order. unning _|[ “THE WHIP” sttraction and financial success W. F. MANGELS CO., WORLD'S FAMOUS AMUSEMENT RIDE. in any Outdoor Amusement Resort. Manufactured exclusively by Coney Island, N. Y. HARRY C. AMUSEMENT PARKS COASTERS Suite 3041, Grand Centra! Terminal Building. BAKER, INC. AMUSEMENT PARK ENGINEERS SPECIALIZING IN DESIGNING, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OLD MILLS MILL CHUTES AMUSEMENT PARK BUILDINGS AND FRONTS CARROUSEL BUILDINGS DANCE PAVILIONS NEW YORK CITY. —— SECURE a Your Midway Space Now _IN THE NEW HALF-MILLION-DOLLAR AMUSEMENT | AND RECREATION PARK “OZARK PARK” Manchester and Barrett Station Roads ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Contracts for ‘Midway’ Concession Space in this New Mod- ern Park are now being made. No two concessions alike. Long-time contracts on a percentage basis. Located on most popular State Highway in Missouri. One million people to draw from. For full particulars write . A. A. EBERT, Secy. and Mgr., 1075 McCausland Ave., - - St. Louis, Mo. AUTO SKOOTER IN FULL DISPLAY AND OPERATION AT OUR PLANT Come, See and Operate SKOOTERS Yourself LUSSE BROS., Inc. 2809 N. Fairhill Street, - - - ns In Several Single or Double Seating Styles Philadelphia, Pa. Tews took in ; $995 65 in one month, - . ” New Automatic “Loop-the-Loop” Game for all usement places, soft drink parlors, & galleries, etc, Runs = ttself—auto- nickel collector and scoring device Everybody plays—men, wom- tren! Your receipts clear profit » Whirl-O-Ball Game ts 3%x20 ft., and earning capacity of $5 an hour. You car ' 2 to 12 Games in any ordinary room Take in $15 to $50 per G¥y. Moderate ment required. Write now for catalog. BRIANT SPECIALTY C short ‘ rt! Thr en { obit } ee 0. 55 Bobbs- Merrill Bidg., Indianapolls, tnd. CUSTER 119-121 Franklin St., FOR YOUR PARK--1927 CUSTER CARS—Over 100 rides. CUSTER ZOOMER—Built to Suit Location. SPECIALTY JOYFUL DAYS!! Operate the Chester-Pollard FOOTBALL GAME AND ASSURE vera? THE ENJOYMENT co. DAYTON, OHIO MERRY CHRISTMAS ELECTRIC--MINIATURE RAILWAY--GASOLINE Not a REPEATER—a MULTIPLIER anda HAPPY NEW YEAR No blood money. No graft. No confiscation. No sleepless nights. A legitimate game everywhere. FERRIS WHEEL FOR SALE re 8! fet high. All steel or 0n, Park, ©) menton, n'y. In good run- ROGERS, Clemetton DODGEM CORPORATION, A GO-GETTER. Write for territory proposition today. Interested in Fun House Equipment? Our aoe Unit Drive saves half the cost of installation, Ask CHESTER. LLARD steals us for particulars PO LA co 430 W. 45th Street, ° New York THE DAYTON FUN HOUSE & RIDING DEVICE MFG.CO., DAYTON, OHIO ew Yor CANDY F DODGEM JUNIOR A PROVEN SUCCESS—NOT AN EXPERIMENT Durability, low operating cost and upkeep have been thoroughly established. DOUBLE CAPACITY 706 Bay State Bidg., Lawrence, Mass. All Electric, now $150; Hand Power, $150; Combination Hand and Electric, $200. One pound of sugar brings $2. $100 daily at Parks and Five patents granted. . May 4, °26. Others LOSS MACHINES ~ Kot Saad 163_ East 35th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ee ETD ESS oe eye, ET ea ogee ee 2 , mie | | ee , Pe ” ss DaannBnBan)0QOEaaeEey__ a5 ‘ ee hi | Pl | —————————————————————— | | EEE uff, ———————————————— SS | ee | ns | that oo ; = ~ \UHEEE = \T " | tot) ——— qj . W WhirtOBall} es t |] a a. Nar iGandy Figs ach. j y
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— 72 The Billboard, January Grand View Park Gets New Rides NEW YORK, Jan. 3.—J. J. McCarthy, general manager of Grand View Park, Singac, N. J.. informs that he has signed up for a new “tumble bug’ with the Travers Engineering Corporation for his park, and that it will start to install it the early part of March. It will be 100 feet high Arrangements have also been completed for introducing Charles G. Browning’s 1001 Troubles and a European novelty miniature steam rail- way. Other improvements and riding de- vices are planned. All Officers Are Re-Elected By Managers of Indiana Fairs (Continued from page 68) able, with some amendments to the gen. eral suggestions. As finally adopted, the plan provides for active membership of each county and district fair board under the previous plan, but with the dues cut from $10 to $5. In addition, officers, directors and stockholders are permitted to hold indi- vidual membership at a fee of $2. Such members, tho having a voice in the de- liberations of the convention, have no vote. In addition, representatives of booking agencies or members of allied trades will be permitted membership at $5 annually. They will have no vote. J. A. Terry, of Laporte, suggee sted that the association use its influence in hav- ing the Governor appoint fair men to members of the State Board of Agricul- ture instead of having a predominance of cattle breeders. Mr. Classen | a report of the man- ner in which the Crown Point Fair had grown in the past few years. He said a few years ago the annual budget called for an expenditure of between $6,000 and $9,000, and that last year the budget called for $40,800, and eventually will eall for $75,000. He said the fair was out of debt and making money, all be- cause of giving people more for their money and attracting section-wide in- terest. The report of Treasurer E. W. hard was then read. , The appointment of a nominating com- mittee was on the program, and Mr. Terry gave a hint of rivalry in the election of officers when he moved that nominations be made from the floor and not by a nominating committee. A question as to whether this was in accordance with the by-laws brought out the fact that there were no by-laws. Tuesday Afternoon, January 4 With the regular president in the chair at the afternoon session, Everett Priddy was named sergeant-at-arms. The legis- lative commitiee, of which Guy Cantwell, of Gosport, was secretary, made its re- port. Mr. Cantwell prefaced his remarks with the statement that the matter of State aid was three years old. He mentioned that because of the insistence at the last Legislature to cut expenses and the re- ticence of that body to pass anything that called for money, the question was deferred. A questionnaire was sent last year to all fair organizations in the State asking their views on State aid. Forty-seven re- plies were received, 21 favoring State aid, 9 being against, with 13 in doubt as to what it was about. At present Indiana has a law which provides that the various county councils or boards of commissioners may make an appropriation not to exceed one-tenth of one per cent to the recognized fair ciations of their counties. The legislative committee suggested that this law be amended to make such an appropriation mandatory, and change the “may” to Picke asso- “shall”. Eighteen fair boards now are receiving county aid. The que nnafre showed a wide range in the percentage of budget spent for premiums. A premium percentage as low 4 per cent was noted. Five fair or- spent fi 1 50 to 59 per 1 60 to 69 per cent and two per cent of the total budgets on premium: Mr. Cantwell brought out that the larger and more prosperous fairs are lukewarm on the State-aid proposition. He said these organizations are large enough and had money and_ influence enough to control their own situa n The smaller f-irs generally were favor- able to State aid. He cited the New York aid law as a good one, where aid was granted to the extent of one-half of the premiums. A table of figures ex- piaining what is done in Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, IlJinois, Iowa and West Vir- ginia was presented. He moved the adoption of the report, which motion carried, It was brought 15, 1927 130 East Duval Street, a PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY AMUSEMENT PARK ENGINEERS COASTERS— CARROUSELS—MILL CHUTES Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. select from. THE AUTOMATIC FISHPOND will take in $1.00 a minute if properly located. We have in stock 35 combinations of our merchandise wheels to We also paint wheels to order. Automatic Fishpond Co., Office, 266 Langdon St, Toledo, 0. out that in one measure at the last Legis- lature, which called for the expenditure of money, the Governor vetoed it, because it did not provide for remonstrances op the part of taxpayers. Mr. Terry moved a committee of three be named to draft a bill to iron out the technicalities, the bill to carry out the thought of the legislative committee, and to be introduced in the coming session of legislature. The legislative committee, composed of one man from each of the 13 congressional districts of the State, will continue to function, and on the in- troduction of the bill will communicate with all the Representatives and Senators from that district. Lucius Wilson, of Chicago, was on the afternoon program for a speech on Financing a Fair, but was unable to be present. A motion that the officers prepare a new constitution and by-laws and have them ready for operation before the next convention was carried amid laughter. Mr. Claypool was called on by the president to speak a few words concern- ing the death last September of W. W. Draper, secretary of the Converse Fair. He said Mr. Draper was one of the real fair men of the State, always meeting and making new friends. He said he always paid particular attention to balancing his fair so his attractions would be arranged to suit the greatest number of people. “We of Eastern Indiana,” he _ said, “mourn his loss, and hope we will profit by his splendid example.” A resolution was adopted thanking Governor Ed. Jackson for the appoint- ment of J. E. Green, John R. Nash and A. H. Sheets to the State Board of Agri- culture. All three are active fair men. When the time came for nominations J. A, Terry placed the name of John Classen, vice-president, in nomination for presi- dent. Mr. Claypool nominated Mr. Green for jre-election. Mr. Greer won. Other elections were unanimous. Nearly 100 persons attended the annual banquet Tuesday night on the Roof Gar- den|of the Hotel Severin. Governor Ed Jackson, in his talk, gave credit to the county and district fairs for pointing the way to the mammoth State fairs which have been the rule in the last few years. He urged that every effort be made to have larger fairs and to keep them clean. Labert Boggs, an entertainer, and Bur- ton Rus Pogue, who gave some very fine readings, were on the program, in addi- tion to a lavish program of music and vaudeville. Wednesday. January 5 Members of the State Board of Agri- culture, following-the election of officers, including Guy Cantwell, of Gosport, Ind., for president, voted to hold an eight-day State fair in 1927 It will begin the Saturday before Labor Day. The board decided to conduct only a sacred program on Sunday. Levi P. Moore, of Rochester, was elected vice-president; E. J. Barker, Thorntown, secretary and treasurer, and Forest Neal, superintendent. This election followed a forenoon session, at which five members of the board were re-elected. They are: Roy C. Graham, of Franklin; O. L. Red- dish, Waveland; Russell G. East, Shelby- ville; C. Y. Foster, Carmel, and Lin Wil- son, Jonesboro, Members were welcomed by Governor Jackson with an expression of approval. The retiring board president, R. C. Jenkins, of Orleans, spoke briefly, and the annual report, showing the last State fair to be the most successful in the his- tory of the State, was read by Mr. 3arker, 4 Look thru the Hotel Directory in thfs issue. is kind of a hotel you want may be sted. 82 Fairs Are Represented At Wisconsin Convention d from page 68) bureau, and urged them to cx the same lines in the future. W.-C. Straus, county agent Eau Claire County, gave an illustrated talk on Boys and Girls’ Clib Work. Moving pictures ot work in his community were shown. ‘This phase of the fair business is one of the most important, Mr. Straus told the delegates, and concluded by urging them to promote such work in their tles, ~The Wednesday afternoon session was siven over to a discussion of smaller fait circuits for the purpose of se uring rides, shows and attractions. The dis- cussion was led by G. C. Weber, of Chil- ton. (Continue mtinue along communie Wednesday Evening The annual banquet at the tel was ca friends and was the outs tanding social function of the convention. Mayor L. C. Hodgson, of St. Paul, was the principal speaker. He has been at- tending fair meetings in this territory for the last 20 years and is personally ace qvainted with practically every delegate, As a token of esteem he was ented life membership in the organization. Mayor Hodgson stressed the need of county rather that State fairs as a me- dium for developing closer co-operation among the rural communities. “If we were to choose between county and State fairs, I should, by all means, choose the county fairs. The y are close to the people and are a direct expression of the community and its aspirations, The State fair has great value, but many af the prizes are subject to such strenu- ous competition that the average man in a community is discouraged from trying for them. “With the county fair it is different. ‘I'm as good as Sam Smith, my neighbor,’ Says the average man, and he goes out to raise the best corn or the best hog. His wife tries to make the best jelly or jam, because she knows she has a chance. The county fair is equally valuable from a social and an educational viewpoint. It is indispensable in a democratic coun- try. Folks get acquainted and realize that their neighbors aren't such bad folks after all.” Later he spoke of fair Hotel Pfis- attended by all delegates and gambling, say- ing : “Man has a natural instinct to gamble, and I think that gambling de- vices at county fairs are safe and inexe- pensive methods of allowing him to Satisfy this appetite In Minnesota, tho fair gambling is contrary to law, strictly speaking, we think it ought to be at and allowed to go on. The a 10-cent chance on winked taking of an Indian blanket is not going to undermine the morality of America. Fairs must be regulated some- what by the State—to keep up standards and prevent abu such as used to exist in the earlier days, but the regulation shouldn't be too strict.” Other speakers of Eau Claire, pres were Knute Afiderson, ident of the Wisconsin Bankers’ Association, and Hugh Dia- mond, of Galion, O., well-known aftere- dinner humorist, who entertained with a number of anecdotes and stories A program of entertainment was thru the courtesy of the box traction companies. The We ville stared king and at- tern Vaude- Managers’ Association presented three acts: Jeanie, the world's tiniest star, who is playing on the bill at the Palace-Orpheum, and Lane and Travers, aiso playing at the Palace; Eva Mandell and Boys, Murray and Irwin and the Claire Wilmot Revue from the Majestic Theater. Jimmie Bartoni and Dorthy Wiser, juvenile singers and dancers, also gave a little skit thru the courtesy of the Western Vaudeville Managers’ Associa- tion. The Ethel Robinson Attractions presented the famous Indian bard, and the Cleora Miller Five. Scooley Attra ections offered Et! Rogers, violinist. Jack Jounger Trio, comedy bits of vaudeville, were present by the Gus Sun Attractions. In additi to these acts the following independ nt offered their bit: ‘The 1.all Trio, Collin & v comedy acrobats; S. Fillinger, Milwaukee ax dionist, and the Walters Trio, gymnas: Rube Liebman ceremonies, officiated as master® of Thursday Morning The session opened with the readine the reports of the secretary and treasyr: » by James Malone, and they were a-- cepted, Fairs From an Evhihit Standpoint was the subject of a sg!) talk by J. P. Riordan, Madison. R Williams gave a brief address on Seu Tickets, after which M. E. Wil ‘ Neillsville, spoke on preventing abu , passes. Educational Features of a } ; was the topic by Pred Kohli, Monroe The report of the committe on i ticns follows: Be it resolved: That the Wis: , Association of Fairs recommend t} : Department at Madison supervy Wisconsin fairs allow the operation of merchandise wheels under proper vision and regulation on fairgrounds dy irg fair week. \ That the Wisconsin Assovciatioy t Fairs hereby express their appreciatior Thomas Saxe, president of th Amusement Enterprises, for th ® Al ? ets so generously provided to th Fates. That the officers request the ¢ sioner of Agriculture for certain st contrasting reports under old Sta aid law and the new State aid law, and h copies sent to each fair secretary State by our secretary. , That the Association extend h { thanks to the participants who i taken part in this convention program t and to the oking organizations who so generously supplied our association with ; acts at our annual banquet. , That we express our appreciation to ( Ted Eichelsdorfer, of the Regalia Mannu- facturing Company, for the badges fur- nished for the convention. That the Wisconsin Associat Fairs send greetings to Fred Zim: governor of Wisconsin. We trust ministration will reflect the same fai that marked his dealings with our fairs while he was Secretary of State. We ex- : tend to him our congratulations and best wishes and trust that each of « ! dividual fairs may have the pleasure o! a personal visit from him during 1°27 The Committee on Nominations g- gested a new method of electing : . selecting 14 names which were presented 1 } ‘ o> of ot to the convention, and from w convention was to pick seven d ; the directors In turn to elect t! < The suggestion met with the approval of the convention and the director nd of- ficers elected were Fred Borcherdt, ( Manitowoc, president; A. L. Put: 1 Chippewa Falls, vice-president; J. F. M Z lene, of Beaver Dam, secretary and treesurer. The directors for the coming year are: R. R. Williams, Marsh! A. W. Prehn, Wausau; R. H. Fish Shawano; Taylor Brown, Oshkosh ! A suggestion made by Dick Whit t Vice-president of the American Trotting Association, that the president appoint ] a committee of five to attend the t of the American Trotting Association 1" ( Chicago on February 15, brought | ‘ honors to Messrs. Prehn, Windsor, Van- Aulken, Cox and Malone. ) Relatives Seek J. H. Shire Mrs. Mary L. Williams, 410 Oak street, Valley Falls, Kan., is making effort ’ locate her brother, J. H. Shire, @ horse- man, who when last heard from was on the Southern Circuit He is known to have Carroll and Mt Vernon, IL, been at and to have had horses entered at Birmingham and | Memphis She says Shire, who is 4 bachelor, at first wrote many letters, but : that nothing has been heard from him | in many weeks. He has a farm near Valley Falls. 1 | was called “Cal” by his close associate 7 and he moved from place to place In truck. He is tall, round shouldered, W brown hair and blue eyes and is 62 yea! of age. Mrs. Williams asks pe! who may know of his whereabout where he was last seen to commun with her. Distributing Premium Lists PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 4.—Dates for the annual Pinal County Fair to b st Florence, halfway between Phoen'!s 4 Tucson, will be January 21 and 2, | was announced today. 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WLhdLbdbdddddsddbdtddddiiddbddhbddddididdddddddddddddddddddddddddilidddéidddddbiikaaazjcz3cza4_404440c50aaa4auulaijiiRiwilnee any number of skat- 8to9 HEAR IT NIGHTLY KTNT 333 Meters Will Seek Appropriation For Buildings and Repairs PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 7.—A_ special building appropriation of $140,000 will ht from the next Legislature by Arizona ‘State Fair Commission for construction of two buildings, a new trance nd driveway, and repairs to fairgrounds buildings, Secretary J. n has announced. The commis- sloners will also ask for a $75,000 ap- propriation to carry on the 1927 State The fair commissioners have announced that the 1926 State fair showed a big surplus and that plans.,are now rapidly £0 >ing forw: ird for next year’s exhibition, City of Toronto Profits By Canadian Exhibition TORONTO, Ont., Jan. 6.—The share of re city’s ceipts for the 1926 Canadian ional Exhibition was $202,517.93 and r Foster was presented with a k for the amount by officials of the exhibition recently. The surplus on its operations for 19 is very grati fying to officials, indi atin ig the growth in every way of the exhibi- tion. Figures produced by Treasurer Brent- nall called attention to the fact that dur- ing the last six yeare the city has re- ceived out of the exhibition profits a surplus of $500,000 after meeting all rying expenses. Present at the time of the presentation of the check were President J. J. Dixon, General Manager John G. Kent, Treas- urer F. F. Brentnall and others of the association. ca Holderman Kept in Office DAY TON, O., Jan. 10.—I. Ih Holder- man, secretary of the Montgomery Coune- ty Fair, willl have charge of the 1927 ac- ivities, directors having failed to accept his resignation. His contract still has a year to run. The board gave him a vote et confidence and expressed appreciation of his work in the past. Officers re-elected were R. C. Haines, president; C. E. Brown, treasurer, and Frank Hamburger, vice-president. George Shafer, of Bellbrook, was named to fill the vacancy in the board caused by the death of Clarence Baker Night fairs inaugurated last year will be continued In 1927. Award Midway Contract And Set Fair Dates MERIDIAN Miss., Jan. 5.—Week of October 10 has been announced as the dates for the Mississippi-AJabama Fair by A. G. George, secretary-manager. Con- tracts have been signed with the John- hy J. Jones Shows to provide the mid- Way attractions, Efforts are being made t secure the Bachman Million-Dollar Band also, Preparing Dade Co. Grounds MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 10.—Workmen are paring the grounds for the annual de County Fair which will open March It will be held on the county tract N. W. Seventh avenue and 27th et. _J. W. KANE writes from Weidman, lich, that he has already booked a umber of fairs in 1927 for Kane’s White tues, and adds that 1926 was a good ‘son for his act, whieh is booked di- IT IS A PLEASURE TO ROLLER SKATE ON ' “cHICAGG” RINK SKATES They’re true and easy with a wide range of action. “* Try Them.”’ CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO. 4458 W. Lake St., Chicago, III. NEW, SNAPPY and POPULAR—This Style 125 WURLITZER MILITARY BAND ORGAN is just what you need to increase crowds, mean larger earnings. skating rinks. WRITE TODAY FOR CATALOG. The RUDOLPH WURLITZER MFG. CO. North Tonawanda, N. Y. Increased crowds Rolls especially arranged for Send for list. New York Planning _Sesqui for 1927 ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 7.—When the Legislature convenes the State Board of Regents will present a comprehensive plan for observance of the sesquicentene nial of the Empire State’s share in the war of the revolution and a suitable ap- propriation will be asked by the board. The principal items provide for ob- servance of the victory at Saratoga, em- phasis on the defense of the lower Hud- son by Washington’s army, and ob- servance of the anniversaries of the en- gagements at Fort Stanwix, Oriskany, Bonnington and Wallomsac. President Coolidge will be invited to attend the ceremonies. The tentative date has been set for August 6. The Saratoga battlefield ob- servance would begin Sunday, September 18, with religious services thruout the State, and the following day historical pageants would be staged on the old battlefield under the plan. The third feature of the program would bescin Oc- tober 4, and continue for 10 days, being devoted wholly to the Lower Hudson territory. 1927 Officials MEADE, Kan., Jan. 10.—J. R. Graves will be president of the Meade County Fair Association for 1927, the election having been held a few days ago. Other officers are H. N. Holdeman, vice-presi- dent; J. W. Cooper, secretary-treasurer ; A. B. Roberts, H. ts Phelps, J. R. Craves, W. W. Pressley, W. DeWitt and H.N. Holdeman are ‘secenat Name Mason Co. Fair August 9-13 MASON CITY, IL, Jan. 10.—Samuel Brooks has been made president of the Mason County Fair, while Harry Me- Creery will be secretary. Dates for the exhibitiean are August 9 to 13 inclusive. RINKS and SKATERS Conducted by A. HOMER CLARK Communicatons to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. KOEHLER AND EDITH, who recently figured in the Bristol Theater fire at Bristol, Conn., are opening for the Amal- gamated Time. They carry more than $700 worth of equipment and special skating mat, with appropriate costumes. Koehler expects to manage a rink the coming season. THE COLISEUM Portland, Ore., popularity. Among the recent attractions are Norval Baptie, champion speed and acrobatic skater, assisted by Gladys Lamb and Gladys Robinson. The ice frolic staged by the Chi Omega Sorority Was a success and the monetary returns were large enough to bring considerable Christmas cheer to the unfortunates in the Veterans’ Hospital. MANAGER THOMAS GIBSON, of Rainbow Gardens Roller Rink, Akron, O., is planning a number of amateu races for the winter. His bulletin, Rain- bow Gardens Rink News, says quite a number of the boys are interested in getting back on ‘the little wheels to show some fast speed. One of the fea- ture races will be the city amateur championship, which will be held the latter part of the season. The “Bag Tag” skating party must be a “wow”, for Mr. G bson announces he will hold one of these popular numbers from time te time during the entire season. ROBERT J. DAY, Little River, Fla., writes that he and another rollér skater were engaged in a marathon endurance contest on roller skates at a Miami roller rink a week before the hurricane and that they had skated 81 hours and 15 ice-skating rink, minutes continuously, when the physician in charge stopped them, as neither of the skaters would give up. Mr. Day says he has been told that he and his Opponent had established a world’s record. He says he is ready to meet all comers in the United States in a similar contest, TERRY LINGO, by a burst of speed in the last few yards, gained a dead heat with Frank Koffen at Reichrath’s Rink. Cincinnati, in a recent race in which seven contestants took part. L. C. STOPPELBEIN, Toledo, is anxious to meet Roland Cioni, well- known speed skater, in a championship race, he says in a letter to The Bill- beard. Mr. Stogpelbein introduces him- self as a professional skater who has performed at some of the largest and finest rinks in America, but as one who has never sought any laurels or self- glory for himself, but has stood aside and enjoyed roller skating as a pastime and for recreational purposes. He would like for th's race to be held any time between January 25 and March 15 at any recognized racing rink. THE CANADIAN indoor speed-skating championship races, open to the world, for which various trophies and prizes have been offered, will be held at the Arena in Quebec February 4 and 5. This event wll bring together the leading speed skaters of the United States and Canada. The races will be -under the auspices of the Frontenac Winter Sports Association and are sanctioned by the International Skating Union. continues to grow in. RICHARDSON SRATES THE FIRST BEST SKATE—THE BEST SKATE TODAY. 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n h Seventh Annual Banquet And Ball of H. A. S. C. NSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 3. — The th annual New Year's Eve Banquet the Heart of America Show- : Club was held in the Coates H nd lasted well into the new year. the call to the festive board t! a gathering of clans in the rulars”’ greeting newcomers and j wn guests with good wishes and Never have the ked lovelier and the collection gowns far outshone and ex- ‘ these affairs. Guests we eated at long tables, with a head which were baskets of flowers, ry place a “jumping frog”, fur- ! by the Wisconsin De Luxe Doll ‘ Company, and a program of t ! tainment, T vo outstanding features were the > t room on the mezzanine floor and the program, giving the menu, speakers, ‘ . committees of the club and the L \uxiliary, and advertising from various concerns. To C. B. Rice goes turning out such an effective I The menu was served and cigars carets supplied thru the courtesy ‘ H y Altshuler, manager of the Coates House cigar stand. \fter the guests were assembled in the ( ill Chaplain Dr. Walter L. Wil- si! thanks. meal A. B. (Sandy) Sin- clair, entertainer, of this city, as song ] , conducted community singing. George E. Engesser sang Farmer in the } indclasps, thers of I ng the I being accompanied by all others 1 Mrs. Rodney Crail rendered My Wild Irish Rose in soprano voice, the eutire aggregation joining in the chorus, At the head table were Mr. and Mrs. George Howk, both past presidents of Showman's Club and Ladies’ Auxil- pectively; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ixomis (Mrs. Loomis president of the P, ry); Walter Driver, Chicago; W. J. All 1. president of the club; L. Wil- scr haplain; Louis Heminway, secre- ; Treasurer and Mrs. J. M. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Campbell and e Jane Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. on Pocock of the Coates House, Mr, Mrs. C. B. Rice, C. W. Parker and nd Mrs. Noble C. Fairly. After the dinner Mr. Heminway, who was toastmaster, spoke of the growth of cl ind the honor he had had cone ed on him, that of being toastmaster for the past three consecutive years, and honor of introducing the speakers. He presented President W. J. (Doc) All- man as one who had given his time, money and attention to the enlargement i betterment of the Heart of America Shov ins Club. He thanked members f t peration and bespoke the officers and directors to be é ted January 6, and promised to give his d and time as long as he lived to t} b. Mr. Allman read telegrams re- e 1 from friends who were unable to be }resent, among them being messages trom Dave Stevens, Los Angeles; Driver B » Chicago; Fred M. Barnes, presi- dent of the Showmen's League; the Showmen'’s League of Chicago, as a body, 7 Rankine, secretary; Mr. Allman ane nounced a gift of $75 to the club from Walter Driver, which brought round after r ! of applause Mr. Heminway said club had an old friend present, Who had married the girl of his choice nsas City, and who had come a long o> wa » be at this banquet, naming Fred m2 nan, of the World Amusement Ss Company. Mr. Kressman ex- Dp d thanks for the good wishes and kiy expressions extended his wife and he Jesse Loomis, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, was introduced and ‘aid that the year she had been president of the auxiliary she had been happy and appreciated the manner in which the l rallied around her and gave her Support, and she promised she would do her utmost to do as much for the in- president. toastmaster announced present a nd true friend in the person of in Dr. Walter L. Wilson, who, re- Plying, said it gave him pleasure to talk ‘o them in the dual capacity of friend haplain and he hoped to give them Some words that would be helpful. Dr. n said that friendship was the ( pest thing in the world and if you Were at all times friendly yourself the ‘her fellow couldn't harbor a grudge nst a smile and friendly exterior. lship should be cultivated, so that u ld be available when needed, or it Wenuldn't be available. In closing, Dr. Wilson urged all to go into the new year With “the thought and ambition to always The Billboard, January 15, 1927 75 “TILT-A-WHIRL” ters Patent are contemplated against the manufactu CO. stands ready to defend at its own expense any “TILT-A- (Patents Pending) The Sensational New Novelty Ride for Parks and Carnivals NOT AN INFRINGEMENT: It has come to our attention that prospective purchasers of the Sellner are being warned by — wncnwd manufacturers that actior In the opinion of WILLIAMSON, REIF & WILLIAMSON, a nationally known firm of Patent Attorneys of Minneapolis, Minnesota, no court action for infringement of any exis against the manufacturers or operators of the “TILT-A-WHIRL”, and the SELLNER MANUFACTURING court action for al ent instituted against the manufacturers, distributors or operators of the Sellner ** THE “TILT-A-WHIRL” is manufactured by SELLNER MANUFACTURING COMPANY FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA Manufacturers of SELLNER PATENT WATER TOBOGGAN SLIDES, SELLNER PATENT WATER WHEELS and other OUTDOOR SPORTS DEVICES WHIRL” s for infringement of Let- nd operators of the Sellner ss ee ee ting Letters Patent can be sustained leged infringement of Letters Pa TILT-A-WHIRL”. VENDERS YOU HAVE WANTED AT PRICES YOU WAITED FOR — ender re Improved Reward Cards with Each One.) MILLS ORSILVER KING 5c Factory Rebuilt Side Venders, Fine Condition, Excellent Appearance MILLS ~—_ Glass 5¢ Side Venders, Factory so WiGhEST auauity as per 1,000.. ire or m $10.00 deposi, on each "Machine. INDIANAPOLIS VENDING COMPANY CORNER CAPITOL AND NORTH, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 8 Penny-Nickel-Dime Ball Gum $35.00 30.00 60.00 40.00 11.00 and gor Kgetcanquseesbesesia at $35.00 Each.) eive a square deal, always be glad to meet each other and to thank God every day for right living. The next speakers were Dave Lachman and John Francis. Then Mr. Heminway said of the next ‘speaker, “He came, he Saw and we conquered", and spoke of Wal- ter Driver's first trip to the Showman’s Club annual banquet and ball last year, and how he had promised at that time to never miss a banquet of the Heart of America Showman's Club and that he had arisen from a sickbed to be here this year, and then introduced Mr. Driver tu the audience. The latter spoke of lest year, how he was kept over a day, locked in his room until all Chicago trains had departed, and how glad it had made him. He said he was pleased to See the Heart of America Showman’s Club growing and congratulated all on the exhibit hall. Mr. Driver spoke of the coming election in February in the Showmen's League of Chicago, how sorry and regretful they all were to lose their excellent president, Fred M. Barnes, and how difficult it is going to be to repiace him. Driver said that he also represented the Circus Fans of America at this banquet and spoke of their purpose of organiza- t:on, for better and cleaner shows, as no one interested in shows or owning one could be a member of the Fans, the or- ganization consisting of business men from all parts of the United States. He urged all to have friends join the Fans. Mr. Heminway closed by saying that he knew all wanted to begin dancing and in behalf of the Heart of America Show- man’s Club wished them a prosperous new year, and expressed the hope all could be together again this time in 1927. Guests then adjourned to the mezzanine floor, where dancing to the music of the Moonlight Serenaders’ eight-piece orches- tra was the order for the remainder of the evening. At midnight caps, noise- makers, spiral throws and confetti were rassed around and in a terrific din of happiness, everyone wished everyone the best and happiest New Year. Con Dan MacGugin was ticket taker. Present at Banquet Marian Ackerman, Gertrude Parker Al- Jen, Tom W. Allen, W. J. Allman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Altshuler, Gertrude Altshuler, Eudora Banker, D. D. Beesley, Mrs. E. L. Beamer, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Berni, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Book, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur srainerd, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brizendine, Harry Proughton, Mabelle Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Burkholder, Mrs. J. D. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Campbell, Louise Jane Campbell, Frank HL. Capp, Bert Capp, Annie Carnie, Andrew Carson and An- drew Carson, Jr.; Dr. W. B. Catto and daughter, Bernice Catto; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clancy, Mrs. Rodney N. Crail, J. Gerald Cockerell, Gus Dashbach, Frank H. Davis, Indian Joe Davis, T. E. Deare- durpf, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Deem, Opal Dinus, Dan Dix, Walter F. Driver, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Duncan, Doc Joe Ed- wards, Mrs. Lenora Edwards, George El- ser, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Engesser, A. U. Eslick, Mr. and Mrs. Noble C. Fairly, Jack Glynn Fanning, Sarah E. Fenner, Bob C. Flannigan, Mr. and Mrs. John Francis, R. M. Fraser, Johnnie Fritz, Indian George, Mrs. Indian George and daughter, Georgiana: Louis Gershe, Pearl Gosney, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Hagen, Doc Hall, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Haney, Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hare rington and daughter, Millie; Louis Hem- inway, Harry Banker Hogue, Mrs. Jack Hoskins, Mr. and Mrs. George Howk, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. Honus Howk, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. John- son, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Jones, George Kirch, Gerard E. Kohn, E. Kressman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Kressman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lachman, Joe Lewis, Lighty, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lilies, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cc. Loomis, J. T. McClellan, Jessie McClellan, Marie McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mahone, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martone, Marguerite Maurice, Jack O'Brien, C. W. Parker, J. O. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Preston F. Pocock, Frank Pres- cott, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rammie, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Rice, A. N. Rice, E. C. Rice, Ben C. Roodhouse, George Ross, Sam Roth, Anna Schoemer, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. SedImayr and C. J., Jr.; Irene Shelley, Chas. H. Smith, Harry A. Smith, John Smith. W. E. Soldner, Sam Spallo, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sullivan, Ella Throm, Paul V. Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Walpert. Sam R. Weil, Walter L. Wil- son, Norman Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Wilson, Mr. ana Mrs. C. Wrightsman, Kathryn Wycoff, Mr. and Mrs. Cc. J. Velare. Mr. and Mrs. FE. C. Velare, Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Yearout, Marion A. Young, Nena N. Young, Mr. and Mrs. L C. Zel- leno. Banquet Beams It is estimated about 300 attended the banquet, this figure being enlarged for the dance, as the after-the-theater hour brought an influx of those who did not have a midnight show to welcome in the new year. Practically the entire com- pany of the Rose-Marie show came in about 12 o'clock. Everyone was glad to see Mrs. Jack Hoskins present, as her late husband was a beloved member of the club Tom S. Allen, after an absence of sev- eral years, Was warmly welcomed by all. He was one of the charter members. Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Brandt at- tended the banquet but had to leave the dance floor about midnight, owing to other engagements. Mr. Brandt is presi- dent of the Gordon-Howard Company, of Kansas City. Dr. Walter L. Wilson, president of the Baker-Lockwood Manufacturing Com- pany, also club chaplain, had his young son, Norman, with him. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Brainerd, after Several years retirement from the road life, as Mr. Brainerd has been chief elec- trician at Fairyland Park in the summer end with theaters in the winter, will be with the John Francis Shows this season. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lachman have had as their guests Dr. W. B. Catto and daughter, Bernice, of El Reno. Louis Heminway made a gracious and capable toastmaster. He has had this honor conferred on him for the last three banquets. and knows his stuff. Cc. B. Rice received a vote of thanks for the fine souvenir program and exhibit hali, the first time this feature has been introduced in the Kansas City club's do- ings, but to be an annual affair frem now on. Exhibits In connection with the banquet and ball there was staged a two-day exhibi- tion December 30 and 31. The room was filled with eager and admiring spectators, Commencing at the left-hand side the exhibits were a model “Thriller” ride, manufactured by the Jones Manufactur- ing Company of Tulsa, Okla., and pre- sided over by A. S. Jones, president, and Jack O’Brien and Dan Watson, patentee; the Morris Manufacturing Company of Leavenworth, Kan., in charge of C. C. Morris, owner and maker of the new portable ride, “the Snapper Carnie- Goudie Tent & Awning Company, with several representatives; the New Tone Calliope, Kansas City, represented by E. A Harrington; W. E. Soldner, of the Amusement Device Company of Salina, Kans., manufacturer of monkey motor- dromes; Wisconsin De Luxe Doll and Dress Company store, in charge of G. J. Berni, local manager; the Charles H. Smith Tent and Awning Company of Warrenburg, Mo., represented by its own- er, Charles H. Smith; the Nu-Grape Com- pany, by Claude Challition, general man- ager: Baker-Lockwood-Armour & Com- pany booth, with Frank Capp represent- ing the former, and Jack Fanning tte latter concern, and Jessie McClellan both; the Osgood Coffee Company, in charge of Mrs. C. B. Rice; the Loose- Wiles exhibit of their various brands of chocolates: a miniature “Tilt-a-Whirl”, displayed by the American Playground Device Company of Anderson, Ind., repre- sented by Paul V. Townsend; “the Ro-a- tound”, new kiddies ride, by the Haney- Deem Manufacturing Company, and the Burroughs Adding Machine Company. The room was decorated in bunting and flags donated by the Baker-Lockwood Company, which also furnished the tops end other trappings used in the exhibits, and the floor space was a gift for the oc- casion from Manager Sam B. Campbell of the Coates House. To C. B. Rice, act- ing as secretary of the Showman's Club, g0es credit for the able way in w hich the affair was handled. Frank Capp, of the Baker-Lockwood Company, fs also en- titled to praise, for he devoted time and attention to make this a success. e-NEW PONY TRACK-s 15 Hand-Painted Horses with Jockey, 30x36 Fold-up Board price, compete, speciar, $60 BEANO or CORN GAME $5-Player Outfit, Complete, $5.00. 70-Player Outfit, Complete, $10.00. ALUMINUM CENTER WHEELS sides. Any combination. Speelal, $20.00. 25% deposit, balance C. O. D. Send for our new Catalogue No. 126—full of new Games, Dolls, Blankets, Bathrobes, Alumin- umware, Novelties, etc, SLACK MFG. CO. = tw. Lake Street, Chicago, III. ELECTRIC CANDY FLOSS MACHINES ! 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ee) ee rs 76 The Billboard, January Showmen’s League Notes Ernest (Rube) Liebman, who repre- sents the Fair Department of the West- ern Vaudeville Managers’ Association in Iowa, reports that in his opinion the sea- son of 1927 will be one of the best in the show business. He bases his pre- aiction on the fact that his early sales of attractions to the fairs in Iowa are away ahead of last year and that all the programs are to be larger this year than last. Rube makes his headquarters at Des Moines. L. C. Kelly, who attended the fair meeting at Milwaukee, was a welcome visitor at the meeting this week. Count Jarvis, formerly of the Jarvis & Seeman Shows, who has been in Eng- land and other foreign countries lately, visited the clubrooms this week to look up his old friends in the show world. The count is on his way to Los Angeles to look after some promotions. Bud Menzel, who is making his head- quarters in Chicago this winter, is one of the popwar members and always wel- comed in the clubrooms. The Chicago office of The Billboard is now on record at the patent office! Beverly White, who just secured a patent on a typewriter attachment, gave the Chicago office as his permanent address! Bob Hofeller, popular advertising man- ager of the Universal Theaters Conces- sion Co., has a smile that’s worth mil- hons in making friends. Ed Holder is now making his head- quarters at the Cornhusker Hotel, Lin- coln, Neb., where he is busy closing ecentracts for his firm and adding new laurels for a perfect score of fairs. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kehoe, who were enjoying the warm breezes at Ft. Worth, Tex., have returned to Chicago. Charles G. Browning is winter home in Clermont, showmen are welcome. now at his Fla., where all 3en Hasselman, who has been doing ome work at Leesburg, Fla., writes that he is now on his way to Cuba, where he will spend the remainder of the winter. There are almost enough league mem- bers in Miami to organize a branch down there. Sam Levy retains the billiard cham- pionship by having defeaté&i Attorney Callahan. The pool championship is still being contested for by W. O. Brown and Al Latto. A club has been organized within the league club, called the Artificial Mastica- ters’ Association. Members contemplate making W. O. Brown president, but there seems to be opposition from a few, in- cluding Walter Driver, Bud Menzel, Har- ry Devine and Col. Owens. The Ladies’ Auxiliary did not meet on Thursday because of many holiday activi- ties. Charles G. Kilpatrick is popular with all showmen as was evidenced by the fact that he received more than 300 Christmas cards. Charley Hall, committee during the last year, deserves praise for the work accomplished and the time devoted to looking after the in- terests of members. chairman of the house Bud Menzel, who has been making Chi- cago his headquarters since the show closed, will probably leave here the latter part of January. F. J. Frink, traffic manager of the 101 Ranch, has been mingling with League friends Show Changes Title JOHNSON CITY, Te n, Jan. 5.—J. J Page has sold his interest in equipment of the Page & Wilson Shows, in winter quarters here, to J. W. Wilson and Issy Cetlin. and this outfit will open as a 10- car gilly show & Wilson Shows Herman Q. Smith in K. C. KANSAS CITY, }’o., Jar Q. Smith has arrived from Denver and started his work as general agent for the Lachman-Carson Exposition Shows. under the title of Cetlin 15, 1927 1209 BUY The most complete Catalog of SAVE DIRECT F REE when" | MONEY 39 Boxes, 600-Hole Se Salesboard Free. 1,500-Hole ~ Sounes Free, 25 400 Boxes PRICE, sO aee Bones 'S-$1.25 Benes PRICE ; _ ae S$ 50 1—$2.00 Basket (Packed Full 0 =e i—$3.00 Basket (Packed Fu 00 2 $1.25 Boxes By - {—$5.00 Basket (Packed Full) $? ). 1 $4.00 Box 1—$7.00 Basket (Packed Full) For Last Sale COMPLETE 1—$10,00 Basket (Packed Full) For Last Sale. SALESBOARD OPERATORS ASSORTMENT NO 15. Our New Creation. No. 19—ORIENTAL BASKET CANDY ASSORTMENT. 60 Boxes and Chinese Baskets. WEILLER CANDY COMPANY Clybourn Ave. get ond Lane Bietence Chicago, Illinois Phone: Diversey 1944 Rides of Grind Ce neess outfits, 7 Park on Lake oO: payment. K. F. KETCHUM WANTS FOR 1927 CARNIVAL SEASON, OPENING EARLY IN APRIE WANT Cook House, Palmistry, Corn Game, Hoop-La, Ball Games, Wheels and ions of all kinds. WILL PLACE pvo Tracks. WILL BOOK Shows of all kit is with own 5-25. CAN ALSO PLACE Rides and C “eg - = _kind 3 for good seven-d ‘y Amusement tari. HAVE FOR SALE—Whip, in A-1! a Will accept Chatroplane as part K. F. KETCHUM, 13! E. iéth St., —— N. J. Phone Sherwood 7482. all kinds. ‘Address Oo. J. BACH SHOWS Wanted INC. FOR SEASON 1927 Swing, one Show Wanted , Teal Cook House, legitimate Concessions all kinds. WILL BOOK Tilt-a-Whirl, Baby of Merit or Monkey Dror me We —. 5 Rides Shows, 25 Conc ae, Positively no wheels or two-way Stores. Opening April 22, Cer New York, for season 24 wee 0. J. BACH, Mer., Ormond, Fia.; J. o “COMAIE. Gen. Agt., 119'2 Osborn St., fenere, N. Y. Market DREW’S WONDERLAND SHOWS Will book Two-Abreast Merry-Go-Round. five dollars flat. All Concessions open. Grind Store, twenty- Address San Juan, Porto Rico, until March 20; after that 197 St., Lynn. Mass. PETER C. DREW. Robert Kline in New York NEW YORK, Jan. 4.—Robert R. Kline, general agent of the Zeidman & Pollie was -a Broadway visitor today, Shows, and said bookings M KANSAS CITY, Howard Brothers’ Shows Is a New One for 1927 R. S. Howard wires The Billboard from Logan, O., that he has purchased the in- he had completed most of the terest of Mr. Wade in the Wade & How- for the season. ard Shows and next season will have the Howard Bros.’ Shows, a five-car carnival rs. Francis Entertains . on the road, opening in Ohio the last week in April. He will be the general manager. Mo., Jan. 5.—Mrs. nt hn Francis entertained at luncheon a imber Heart of Nance’s dies in variegated colors, with spring hats with lon present: Loomis, Mahon, Belle Brizendine, out, Mrs. Johnson, mayr, M of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the America Showman’s Club at Cafe. The plece cards were la- Morris Miller Leaves For South Carolina NEW YORK, Jan. 3.—Morris Miller, of Miller Bros.’ Shows, left yesterday after Marie McLaughlin. Bertha Mc- an extended business trip in the East for Mrs. V. J. Year- the show’s winter quarters at Greenvill , Arthur T. Brainerd, Mrs. J. H. S. C.. He was accompanied by his wife Marie Book, Mrs. C. J. Sedl- They will spend a few weeks in Green- rs. Dave Lachman, Irene Shelley ville, then leave for Miami, Fla., where g feathers. The following were Mrs. P. W. Deem, Mrs. Glen and Mrs. John Francis. Mr. Miller has a winter home. } Carry It Out! HE closing of outdoor amusements for the winter has left the amuse- T the typ Chi giv for con am put of or me dey ad action. amusement nark, pier, beach, “clean-up” which discourages the “lucky boy’, the “grifter’”, eres has a similar asset in such a policy; prospers in like manner and mis that will work all the next season, any thing a eel ment managers ample time to recall the high points and outstanding events of the past year. Often, in so doing, they find a keynote for laying of plans and che forming of policies for the next period of This keynote, which to our opinion, is worthy of the attention of all es of outdoor amusements, was sounded at the N. A. A. P. Convention in cago . . . that of cleaner, safer amusements. “Cleaner amusements” must enter into the creed of operation of every or carnival organization. That the world is ing no little attention to this problem is shown by the fact that the spirit is working itself into every class of amusement project Carnival managers are feeling the lure of its logic concessions and features are using more and in advertising and more of that type of copy and the illegitimate cession. The clean-up spirit becomes more usement season. As a result, it is the showman who practices this policy am of the “pulling editorials” along his route. An greneral with the opening of each who gets the imusement park secures jlicity of the sort that is of more value than pages of the other class press comment The “clean” policy is a paying proposition, regardless of where of what way one is inclined to view it Winter affords ample time for the formation of plans and the develop- nt of a policy on which the success of the coming season is much vendent. Success lies in the carrying out of the plans and policies »pted. It requires no little amount of forethought takes and applied, and reconsideration of the successes of the past season to devise and formulate a code But plans must be made to accomplish Whether you have big plans or little plans: . The season of 1927 will be what you make it. (BIG ELI NEWS.) carry them out! ee, Biloxi Committee Plans Carnival and Mardi Gras BILOXI, Miss., Jan. 5.—With a com mittee of 12 members from the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce working with Chairman Louis Braun and Manage; W. H. Hunt, a gala Mardi Gras celebrati, n is promised for March 1. Clubs are being asked to place floats in the pa: as are other organizations. The cities o; the Mississippi Coast and the [}linoj Central and L. & N. railroads wil] ho asked to offer special rates. The eo: mittee in charge is composed of Loy Braun, W. H. Hunt, C. J. Keller, John j Breaux, M. L. Michel, Sparks Vien: \ V. Ragusin, N. J. Bittar, J. S. Phi pott Charles Lanius and Henry Schwan. ; ide, W. T. Stone Shows —— Harry Ramish has been in Philade! phia transacting business for the W. T Stone Shows. Ramish purchased the rides and shows of the United Amuse. ment Compayy while in Philadelphia, and left for Indiana, Pa., to pack th terial for shipment south. James F. Me- Carthy, former owner of the Unit ted Amusement Company Shows, is , prietor of the Yellow Jacket Restau: ant 4736 Frankford avenue, Philade!phia Al Huband and John Marks motores from Richmond, Va., to confer with Mr. Rimish, and before they left ma : rections with him for the season, Huband as superintendent and Marks with t! cookhouse. Tom Holland thas a! igni- fied his Intention to join forces with the Stone Shows with his 10-in-1. The season opens in Richmond, Va., April 11 Brand New Idea Make $300 Every Week perioect. Ws W j 4 and fur advertis- py (for Beautiful One-Ounce Beot- tle L' Oripahs Narcissus Per- fume at 3% Flashy Label and Comes in Attrac- tive Box. Costs You Only $13.00 per Gross. T in over $54 One-third ca required with all order idea is new. We furnish complet instructions telling how to put sale over Write m We also sell new squat shape Fancy Bottle Perfume, in swell box, at $3.69 Dez. Big 89c seller R aular $1.50 value. Also Pocket Flaconet at $7.00 Gress. And Face Powder, regular 75e¢ seller, $15.00 Gress. Full size sample of cach will be sent—all four sam FREE—We give you for spraying your customer 1 bottle concentrated L'Oripahs Narcissus Perfu with each gross order Our new 1927 Big Celered Catalog is just off the press. it's FREE. NATIONAL SOAP & PERFUME CO. Coupon Dept. 8 §12 W. Haron St., Chicago POPCORN sf I ~ LUNCHES All metal ands -—~ fire-proof, easy e bese . ‘pate ray and bive hard- faked ename! POPPER Genuine Taico kettle popper. Hand and electric crive. Electric, pressure asoline or gas best. Capacicy 160 five cent bage per host. LUNCHES Electric, gar or pret eure gasoline heated grid. One hour eapacity— 100 Toasty Sandwiches 200 hot- dogs .or?' 0 Hambur ger Sandwic ches, ete. PROFITS $15.00 to $50.00 Daily easily mace " PRICE So tow it will er LITERATURE prise you. TALBOT Mfg. Dept. K-1 S*A<0:° WAX FIGURES Of Every Description W. H. J. SHA Shaw Bollding, viero RIA, MO. i a ae | en man pe Ve {hi ne eee es —— | | a pe v= | Boe JB) ae : ee ee Tomiie Ra , ; Hit) ST en | ee 8 | = — = ON) 6 a | me). x | ne , ; na 1 2[) - Ea ) , ee re a a | —___ ——— ee | 7. p i — ! 4 ee ee | " .
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The Billboard, January 15, 1927 77 Talkers and Grinders. red grinders for Wax Show. 4 the road. Sh w. “Cannog Ball” on for Ferris Wheel. Want Polers, Want Teamstefs-and Drivers. Novelties. HEY-DEY AND MIXUP. Also For Want Help on Rides. Caterpillar, Over the Jumps. Whip. Carcy-Us-All, Ferris Wheel, Hey-Dey and Mixup. Want good Head Porter and Porters for Train. Chalkers and Trainmen. Workingmen in all departments. Want to book good Platform Show or any other show that does not conflict. Want for Circus Side Show—Strange and Odd People, Entertaining Acts and Strong Mind Reader who is capable Palmist. Glass Blower with good anted‘: THE WORTHAM SHOWS—Wanted! Experienced man for FUN SHOW. Want two high- Clark Briney wants two good Grinders for Monkey way. Want capable man to take charge of and operate best Freak Animal Show Especially want man capable making openings on high-class Minstrel Bell wants Riders and Drome Help. Want Foreman for OVER THE JUMPS, layout. Whitey Norman, write. husband, wire. Openings. Workingmen. State who with Want for Shirley Frances Style Review and Water Circus. Want Water Performers all lines. Capable Workingman to take charge and handle Very best dressing room accommodations. except Blankets and Juice and Grab. Cheap for Cash—Three-Abreast Parker Carry-Us-All, Traver Seaplane, one Lion with Arena and Props, lot of Ponies broke to drill, Crazy All of -above in A-1 condition. perfectly appointed. elaborately dressed. Style Review. Capable Talker. equipment. Want to book Concessions of all kinds, Have for Sale, House without top. Earnest Seals, let me hear from you. write G. A. Dolly Lyons. Lee, let me, hear from you. Genie Lindsay and Ticket Sellers who are Grinders. Man capable making Second All others address John T. Wortham, Sole Owner, The Wortham Shows, Fair Grounds, Wichita Falls, Texas last season. Beautiful Show Girls for Strictly professional treatment. Whip, Side Show and Water Circus People, Wortham’s World’s Best Shows Okla., Jan. TULSA, 8—As the big g at Chicago has been written in the pages of history as the best and most : il ever held and every one has had one of the most enjoyable and } t lidays, we are all looking for- ward to one of the best seasons the out- en have had in many a year. Winter quarters that Beckman & Gerety have here Is one of the finest that w could wish for. All wagons ed in steel buildings, giving am- I for painting. repairing and ng There is a big crew at work tion of McPharland and sees improvement in the looks or he wagons, } repairing of canvas, Irish 1 a large building in which he n s] id out the tents. He has two ng new tops, sidewall and “—y All animals are in a separate building in which a training ring has been put T steel arena has been erected nd the work started of putting toe gether one of the best trained wild ani- shows, rides are being overhauled and like new when the show takes Dad Silvers is a busy man getting the paint shop ready to receive the \ They will start painting about th middle of January and expect to keep t men busy until opening. The stock } 1 large barn and about four sture to run in. stay here for the winter the life of Riley. All the s have been equipped with gas, nd water. Quigley, manager of the ex- has proven himself a prince of ws and has more than made g everything in his power to ike them pleasant. Prof. Howard has bee entertaining at some of the clubs. he M is spend! ng a few weeks with r at Toronto. There are a lar ~~ ber of gx od shows in this city ‘ is a theater party every night. KING PERRY (for the Show). _ Abner K. Kline Shows holiday spirit ‘prevailed at winter q r f the Abner K. K! Ine Shows ber 24 until January 3. Altho Kline is anxious to complete all work fore the opening day, he decided was in order and in conse- , 'l work has ceased for the time \ Christmas tree was decorated n attendance had a most enjoy- were Mr. and Mrs. Abner K. me. nd Mrs. Elmer K. Kline, Mr. Harry Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. l n, Clarence Cuapener, Har- Buene Harris, George Lucas, ; Brea, William Jones, Oley Ol- ile, Joseph Shallenberg, Mr. James Malcom and Fred Hurn- Srd_ all unfinished work will 1 up Several innovations will iced the coming season and one or that it will be compulsory up- on part of every concessionaire to I ‘ nese lanterns upon all lights, . iving the “Joy Zone” an Ori- itr phere and adding to the ef- ral, * office is swamped with ri plies to Kline's recent advertisement in hoard Negotiations are under r the purchase of two shows from .. W. MeGearry Inte rests, Mr. Me- . having decided to remain at ‘ e Pier the coming season. In addition to having al) fronts artisti- ally decorated and brilliantly lighted Saleshoard Operators —Concessionaires ! Write for besutifuily illustrated Price List on IRELAND'S CHOCOLATES. Quality Candy, in At- tractive Boxes ALWAYS FACTOR! BB renee IRELAND CANDY CO. §01-7 North Main St. ST. LOUIS, MO. WIS. DE LUXE DOLL & DRESS CO. 302 Marietta St.. ATLANTA, GA. SOUTHERN DOLL MFG. CO. Washington and Main Sts., DALLAS, TEX, WIS. DE LUXE DOLL & DRESS CO. 1926 Grand Ave, KANSAS CITY, MO. WIS. DE LUXE DOLL & DRESS CO. 642-4-6 Third St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. WIS. DE LUXE DOLL & DRESS CO. 2302 Penn Ave, PITTSBURGH, PA. 512 Gladys Ave. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. LEVIN BROTHERS Sixth and Ohio Sts. TERRE HAUTE, IND. GELLMAN BROTHERS 118 N. 4th St, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. KINDEL & GRAHAM 782-784 Mission St., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. SINGER BROTHERS 534-36 Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y. WESTERN NOV. CO. 416 S_ Los Angeles St.. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. EVERYTHING OPEN BUT THE Hartford. show by January 19. RIDE HELP, write to Jerry Tarvis. MAX GOLDSTEIN, NN ee ee Max’s Exposition Show WILL GIVE showmen with their own outfits a very attractive proposition. WILL SELL exclusive to Concessionaires on any item. FAIRS BOOKED at the Chicago Meeting, West Michigan State Fair at Grand Rapids, Holland Community Fair at Holland, Kalamazoo County Agricultural Sq ciety at Kalamazoo, Allegan County Fair at Allegan, Van Buren County Fair at Will book more at Michigan Meeting. WILL BUY exclusive for any Concessionaire at meeting if booked with this Address all communications for Shows and Concessions to 1053 Dunlop Ave., Now Booking For Season 1927 RIDES. - Forest Park, Illinois. FOR SALE, Penny Arcade At Mission Beach, San Diego; et the first year. JAMES DEMAICO, $5,500 cash. You should double your money 119 W. A St., San Diego, Calif. the management promises to have some- thing behind those fronts of an entertain- ing nature. Familiar faces are showing up daily to take charge of shows and rides. Harry Freeman has a crew lined up for work on his illusion show. He and his wife have been playing vaudeville in and round Los Angeles with their mind- reading act. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mare shall are in Los Angeles for the winter and have been frequent visitos. Felice Bernardi and Clifton Kelly, of the Ber- nardi Exposition Shows, visited Manager Kline while en route to the Chicago con- vention, Al (Big Hat) Fisher, with Mrs. Fisher, was a recent caller. Elmer K. Kline is on his rabbit ranch. James Mal- com has his sheoting gallery located in a building and ts doing nicely. The writer {s improving from his long slege of illness and expects to report for duty, mucha pronto. H! TOM LONG (Press Representative). Ralph R. Miller Shows NEW IBERIA, La., Jan. 1—After five weeks in Baton Rouge, La., to excellent business and mild weather, the show ar- rived at New Iberia for New Year week. Coming into this city gives one a feeling of the old gold field days. Men in high boots and other toggery lined the streets, every hotel filled and business flourish- ing. There is a new oil well 15 miles out and gushing some 3,000 barrels a day, Christmas week was spent at Opelou- sas, La., amid the French Festivities, un- der the American Legion, to an enthusias- tic assemblage. Ralph Miller presented the city with a chuteslide for the chil- dren’s playgrounds. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the recipients of gifts from their family of showfolRs, Mr. Miller's gift to his wife was a farm in Mississippi and a living truck and office car. Mrs. Carl Zenoe and children arrived to spend the holidays wit! Mr. Zenoe. Fred Christy is ahead of the show. Many new features will be introduced, also a whip and platform show. Among the people on the show are Mr. and Mrs. Caur Chetrone, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Goldstone, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McClanahan, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Wilson (Madame Ana), Mr. and Mrs. N. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Everton, George and Goldie Regan, Madam Nelson, John John- son, Tiney. Mr. and Mrs. Mack, Frank Hanasaki, E. Harrigan, Milton “Bl anch- ard, John M. Vass, Harvey Burke, Wil- liam Glover, I. Hood, Dr. Good, H. J. Smith, J. H. Parr, Frank Wenz, Mr. and Mrs. Crysel. Shorty Collins, Mike and wife, Mr. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Hank Preuss, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Prudhomme, A. J. Fiske. Bill Steward, G. A. Roche, Carles Snow. Mr. and Mrs. Tindal. Earl M.Cullough, Ed Bum, Ray Wilson, Curly Chetrone: Jack Wells, electrician; Ted Dion. merry-go-round; I. E. Dion, ferris wheel; Carl Zenoe, glider; Curly Spheer- iss. GOLDIE REGAN (for the Show). r Eddie’s Attractions GOLDEN MEADOW, La., Jan. 5.—The last week of the year found Eddie’s rides in Golden Meadow, La., where they played a successful engagement. The weather was ideal. On Christmas night Uncle Eddie served a rea] feed for the bunch, and he is some chef. He provided oyster gumbo and baked wild duck which the boys shot and “everything”. The roster at the closing date included: Eddie Ybarzabal, owner and manager; merry-go-round, Charles Smith, foreman and electrician; Kid Circus, second man; ‘Ferris wheel, Herman Wallace, foreman; concessionaires, Uncle Eddie, Ernest Weaver, Glenn Hocket and wife, Ernest Hall and wife, Louis Rose, John Thomas, Helen Griffin, A. W. Brown. The organization will go into winter quarters for repairs, and open early in April. Uncle Eddie expects to have one more ride and a calliope for next season. Most of the folks will go to New Ore leans for the winter. LOUIS ROSE (for the Shows). 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D fy 78 The Billboard, January California Gold Souvenir Rings Just the thing tor Salesboards an a Con- cessions Halves mounted in rings, as illustrated Sample, 50c Per Dozen, $5.50. Half Gross Lots at $5.25 per Dozen. Full-Gross Lots at $5.00 per Doz. Loese Souvenir Coins, Halves. Per Dozen, $1.10; per 100, $8.50. BUT THE BEST. NOT THE CHEAPEST, SEND FOR NEW CATALOG. Of Carnival and Concession Goods—just off the press. New goods. New Prices. KINDEL & GRAHAM The House of Nevelties. 782-784 Mission Street, SAN "FRANCISCO. 0 COOK HOUSES = HAMBURGER TRUNKS LOWEST PRKES IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 41m. $4.25. Bin. $5.50 Pressure Tanks, ~~». $5.50 $6.50 $9.5 $10.00 eesion Men everywhere depend * ‘on Talco Quality and Service. Order from this ad. Send one-fourth deposit. Write for illostrated catalog on anything you want. TALBOT MFG. Co., Dept. M-6, St. Louis, Mo. 25 Styles of Dolls and Cats for Rack 6 Cat Racks, Milk Bot- tes, Consemton Tope TAYLOR'S GAME SHOP Columbia City, Ind. The Atlas Jewelry Co. H. SILVERMAN, Mor. PITTSBURGH, PA. ARE NOW LOCATED AT 230 3rd Ave., First Floor Will give the same prompt service as heretofore. ALL ORDERS SHIPPED SAME DAY AS RECEIVED BUDDHA OUTFITS AND COSTUMES. Papers in many languages. HOROSCOPES at reduced prices. Quality unusual. ROLL TICKETS, See our ad on page 37, Send 4c stamps for full info. $.BOWER, Bower Building 430-2 W. {8th St., New York. _— of every on Gaming Have and Make Amusement Game Devices description. WANTED—New Ideas Devices. WM. ROTT 40 E. Sth Street, NEW YORK CITY. SPEARMINT GUM. Full size 5c packs—also other flavors. ashy bores. All oo men, Concession and Pre- um Men use our dandy a Double your money. Deposit required. Order today. HELMET GUM SHOPS, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. The oe Supply House A.N. RICE MFG. CO. 924-26 West 8th St., KANSAS CITY, MO. FUTURE PHOTOS NEW HOROSCOPES Magic hae a Buddha Papers. e for s le JOS. Levoux. fi 165 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, u. Y.~ HoH. GRADE. “ACCORDIONS. 277. 278 (on Re inna San Franciseo. FOR SALE ABA MACHINES OF ALL KINDS FOR SALE CHEAP. Address SICKING MFG. CO., 1931 Freeman Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, End your eerrespendence to advertisers by mentioning The Billboard 15, 1927 Ss MIDWAY Communications to 25 Opera Place — LILLIAN LA FRANCE, the “Girl Who Flirts With Death”, is spending her vacae tion at Honolulu. ABE WOLFFE will place his monkey autodrome with one of the Pacific Coast carnivals the coming season. JEFF DAVIS, “King of Hoboes”, was a visitor to The Billboard last week. Jeff claims Cincinnati his home. DR. FRANK LaMARR, with San Toy, is spending the winter at Venice Pier, Calif., with his Underworld attraction. PROF. JACK, the ‘tattoo artist, informs that he will be with Irving Bros.’ side show for the coming season. DuSHANE, grass Shows, FRANK C. Snod general agent reports business is bad n n fast Texas informs that he will store Philadelphia and will ree for the winter. A. KENNY his outfit in main there WILLIAM BALDWIN writes from Al- bany, N. Y.: “Please let me know how I can learn to become a barker at a circus or side show at a carnival. If I need books, where can I buy them?” CONFAB Cincinnati, O SEES) MR. AND MRS. GEO. A. CAMPBELL, |] of the Campbell Show, and WHliam Wal- lace, of the Dixieland Shows, are spend- ing a few weeks in Florida. CLAUDE MARTIN has booked his platform show and refreshment stand with the Great Eastern Shows for next season. BERTIE CATES, please communicate with Louis Midgette, U. S. S. Orchid, Portsmouth, Va., care Buoy Depot. He is very anxious to hear from you LYGE O'NEILL in informs that he is at the St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, O., sick and in need of help. He was with the E. C. Gooding rides and Ehring Shows. THE BROWN & © DYER SHOWS are among the incorporations for 1927, with Brooklyn offices. Capital stock, $10,000; Alfred B. Carb, Rose Lifton, filed by Abraham Lehman, EVERYTHING PERTAINING to the Cafnival Department and Midway Con- fab should be sent direct to Cincinnati and not to any of the branch offices of The Billboard, incorporators. KID ELLIS’ ATHLETIC SHOW will be with the Bernardi Greater Shows the coming season, making the third year with this organization. Lewis, Jimmy Stapleton, Kid Ellis, Mrs. Left to right: Bill F. G. Egbert at ticket box. TOM PERCIVAL, Heller’s Acme Philadelphia from RALPH SMITH, sec secretary and treas- urer of the Bernardi Greater Shows, will spend some time in Baltimore, Md., until the season opens. formerly of Harry Shows, has arrived in Texas. F. W. MARTIN advises that his show of 1927 will consist of 4 shows, 3 rides and about 30 concessions. Work will commence at winter quarters January 25. MR. AND MRS. DONALD McGREGOR were in Kansas City last week and left for Wichita Falls, Tex., their show’s winter quarters. OTIS L. SMITH, owner of the Smith Shows, is on his way to Bloomsburg, Pa.., Otis L. winter quarters at from Florida. EF. M. Burkshire, Lula and 30b with Mrs. General (SLICK) ERWIN please communicate Angeles, Ellsworth, Pa., Delivery. important ne news for you FRED BROOKS. wi who has been with the C. A. Wortham Shows for several year is now working theaters with his country-store act. WILLIAM GLICK, general manager of the Vernardi Greater Shows, entertained ‘ew Year’s party in New York, and the guests were Victor D. Levitt, on nd daughter; Ralph Smith, his partner, and W. J. O’Brien, the show’s general agent. MICHAEL HER M N, NOTICE !—Al- meta Thompson, 36 Peery avenue, Kansas City, Mo., sends the following: “Your wife is very fll; not expected to live. Please let me hear from you at once.” ‘ lL. D. JULIAN writes: “The Julian Exposition Shows, a motorized organiza- tion with 5 rides, 6 paid attractions and 25 concessions, is in winter quarters at Waltham, Mass. We play New England States and Canada.” GEO. R. SCHAW, agent of the Peer- less Exposition Shows, advises that while riding with Doc Bass to Ft. Mead, Fla., the automobile turned over and he was badly hurt end will have to lay off for a week or so. MR. AND MRS. J. B, CULLEN, of Cullen's Alabama Minstrels, formerly with Rubin & Cherry Shows, are visiting relatives at Bradford, Pa. They will return to their home at Watkins, N. Y., shortly. CHARLOTTE, N. C—The Directors of the Charlotte Board of Speedway has decided to file a bankruptcy peti- tion. Small attendance at recent races has caused a deficit in the speedway’s finances, it was MAD CODY announced. FLEMING was a to The Billboard last week, Cincinnati from Indianapolis, attended the Indiana Fair meeting. He will return to Bessemer, Ala., the show’s winter quarters, next Week. visitor coming to where he aa a DID YOU SEE IT? THE MINIATURE BIG ELI No. § At the N. A. AP Convention? It car ried a typleal group of carnival patrons. Old, young, long short, thick, thin, ric poor, fat, lean— EVERYBODY—RIDES THE BIG ELt! Cash in on this tral of buman nature v* BIG ELI No " aerapets = * make do! ELI BRIDGE COMPANY Builders of Dependable Products, 800 Case Avenue, Jacksonville, It) PORTABLE CARROUSELLS 40-Ft. Three-Abreast, 11 Tons. 40-Ft. Twe-Abreast, 10 Tons. 35-Ft. “Ideal Three-Abreast, 8 Tons 32-Ft. “Little Beauty’ Twe-Abreast. PARK MACHINES TO ORDER. Catalogue and Prices on request ALLAN HERSCHELL CO., Inc. North Tonawanda, - - N.Y.,U.S.A THE NEW CHAIRPLANE The Latest Imvention. The Out for Perks. Fairs end Carnivals. Portable ant stationary. Write today end let up tell you a! ebout it SMITH & SMITH, Seringville, Erie Ce. New York TILT-A-WA(RL Latest Novelty B ant for = and Carnivals snufactured by SELLNER MANUFACTURING CO., Faribault, Minn Patent. Water Tobogeas Manufacturers of Seliner Sport Devices Ride Most Sensations! Slide and other Outroor Distributed by JOHN A. MILLER COMPANY. Detroit, AMERICAN PLAYGROUND DEVICE co., Michigan Ander- Program Solicitors HAVE A REAL ONE FOR YOU, A Police Book that is a SURE FIRE Only top-notchers wan Write RODGERS PUBLICITY SERVICE Municipal Auditorium, Tampa, Fie 25% commission pald. FOR SALE At a Great Sacrifice Something Entirely New and Different THE GREATEST EXHIBITION PICTURE EVER PAINTED. Beautiful, appealing story. Gore coloring Size, 602100, from canvas to canvas M be seen to be fully appreciated. BOX 50, car Billboard, Chicago BORTZ MIDWAY SHOWS Will furnish complete Minstrel Show 0: man w.th seven or more people, CAN PL. Ae} Shows with thelr own outfits that do not « with what we have Concessions that thr a! stock, not grift. Wil buy for cash No. 5 Eli is ris Wheel, 30x60 Top, no junk, This show w! out all winter, as 1 own my own Rides. 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— i. : GREATER SHOWS exhibited to fair business. This is rnival to show here in five Hl. I. Smith, who joined the cookhouse and four other sSON has returned to Phila- Florida, where he visited playing there. Has- rrangements to move the m the Tunisian Village entennial to Palm Beach i! d sale. ARNDOLLAR (J. J. Kelley) nt to thank the kind- thru The Billboard for to me while I was in the Willlamssport, Pa., and I perity I am now at 131 Williamsport, Pa.” rHE MEMBERS of the Jehn \ who are in Seminole, MI and Mrs Jack Rhoades, les, R chard Kent, S. Fisher, Frea Goodman and D. Reed. other people of the show at Houston, Tex . GIBSON, County Jail, Knox- “T have trooped for irs with the Greater Shee- c. D. Seott, Tannehill & h Ray, Jim Russell, Shante i Jack Wilson with Page & s I need $35 by January appreciate help." writes: WEISS writes: “Things are in Florida this winter. I el concessions with Harry Shows While down here n five shows and they are h I am going back to d get thy paraphernalia coming season.” INGHAM AMUSEMENT CoM- ed Epps, Ala., last week to vith one show and eight Captain Cun- Cc. R. Coleman, agent; n Kid Bailey, Fred Cun- THE SHOWFOLKS winter- from the DeKreko Bros.’ es Biang, Elmer Wheeler, rs. Frank Ehlenz, Mr. and Keller, Willlam Ninelist, Curly Vish, Al Suski, George White, s, Val Coogan, Jack Becker, ind P} llip Kehde. EL writes: “After being ; iter Shows for five left; motored thru to In- 1 I have bought a merry- lair-o-plane and wil M LONG, hibernating this wine rans’ Hospital, Sawtelle, acknowledge receipt of and presents from Mr. K. Kline, Mr Ruth Roland, the Duncan Karnes, Lillian La France, Mr. and Mrs. Harry 8s. A. Gay and “Bi-Gosh". LORENZ and Jimmie Cox, New Orleans, enjoyed suc- pen store just before Christ- redit must be given Toots proved to be a very effective oots is contracted with ‘ircus next season and any can write her care of The Kansas City, Mo M. HARRIS, who had the ist season on the Geo. L. “ is visiting his parents where he will remain until f the bluebirds engaged in of a show that will cater to He bought a truck to mount He has not as yet decided al he will be with. PARKER AMUSE 40. Enclosed or semi-en- elosed coaches, CO., Leavenworth, Kan. i) BA The Billboard, January 15, 1927 79 MUIR’S PILLOWS ROUND and SQUARE No article of merchandise shows the value and“flash for the money like these band- colored Art Pillows. SPECIAL DESIGNS FOR LODGES, AMERICAN LEGION AND RESORTS SALESBOARD OPERATORS, CANDY JOBBERS You will find these Pillows real trade stimulators. OUR PILLOW RAFFLE CARD MAKES MONEY RAPIDLY WITH SMALL OUTLAY OF CAPITAL. PEDDLERS—DEMONSTRATORS New Shipment Needle Packages at Special Prices No. Each kind contains 4 papers loose silver-eyed Needles, 1 pa- th-stuck Needles, and patch of assorted Darning Needles. Per Gross. Bi6i—Garnishing Set, 4 White Handled Pieces, in Carton. 8707—Over the Top. All Gold Eyed Ne. BAOlamAray GB MOU cccccccccccvcccccccccccccese Grepeeteeer WORE cccccccccccucececcscceces im Jewelry, Giveaway Goods nes 52 Thips, Knives, Mechanical Toys, ss 60 eads Rubber Balls, Novel- ***** g'yg ties and 3 : Our catalog is free mbes 8.00 Send for your copy today. We require SHRYOCK-TODD NOTION (Dozen, $2.25)........ B2!17—Giass Cutter Knives..... 15.00 B910—Colored Shell Chains..... 7.50 B389—Tooth Pick Knives........ 3.50 Bi44—Tin Foot Balls.......... 3.25 B357—Miniature Straw Hats..... 3.00 B400—White Stone Pins..... «++ 4.00 B710—Horseshoe Needle Book.... 6.00 9.09 “deposit ‘on all C. O. D. orders. @) 824 North Eighth Street, ‘s ST. LOUIS, MO. Price 24-Inch ....... coccccQan ZEBBIE FISHER’S INDESTRUCTIBLE WHEEL Made of 5-ply wood, 1% inch thick, waterproof glue used in construction. Stronger than steel per unit of weight. Boil it ot soak it, it will not separate. Drive nails into @t, {t will not split. Sun and damp weather will not affect it. Equipped with bronze bushing and turns on hardened steel arle. Fitted with brass pegs that do not come out, and our latest design Indicator Holder and Indicator. Most perfect bal- anced and truest spinning Wheel ever made. Will stand up under hardest use and always show a uniform percentage. Painted in any color desired. Box with each Wheel for shipping. Made in three sizes, any mbination both sides. Deposit required on all orders .00 | Price $2-Ineh............. $40.00 | Price 36-iIneh...... «+++-$50.00 ZEBBIE FISHER CO., 60 East Lake St., Chicago, IIlinots. CHARLES LACEY writes: “Just a few notes from the Texas Kid's Shows. We finished a fine week in Sanderson, Tex. We stay out all winter. Booked at Brackettville. Tex., for next two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Richmond former- ly of Fink Stock Company joined us, tak- ing charge of a number concessions. Billy Faggart is in advance of the show.” ENGESSER & HARDING advise thev have signed with the American Legion at St. Peter, Minn., to produce an indoor circus. There will be 15 acts, including the spec. America as an opener, using 150 local people. An additional attrac- tion will be Mathew's Minstrels, with Jimmie Sheldon, director, who will fur- nish a 12-piece band AMONG THE BOYS seen in Wilkes- Barre, Pa., last week were George Stark and Carl Rapp, connected with the Milt Holland Producing Company; Smiling Jack Cohen, who was around the hotel with a cane and poodle dog; Slim Wolfe, manager of Pennsylvania Shows, and Sam Grimson, who has a string of con- cessions with Kaus Shows. IN THE DEATH of Ike Cohen one of the old-time showmen of Cincinnati passed away. Cohen was for more than 10 years announcer and lecturer at the old dime museum on Vine street. He was the man who first ballyhooed many of the best known freaks in their in tial appearance at the Queen City amuse- ment resort, which also featured curi- osities from all parts of the world. TRISH McGARRY, who has a “hot; doc” stand in Pompano, Fla., was asked by one of his customers if he had any money on a horse named Blarney Stone that was to run in the last race that day Irish took one look at the board and stopped business at once and went over to the window, putting $5 on the Irish horse. He got $100 and said: “You can't beat the Irish.” JOHN RB. DAVIS, manager of Dixie- land Minstrels, writes: “I am with Cole Bros.” Shows in Florida and have been with them since September, when I left the Wise Shows. .In my minstrel show I have 18 entertainers, 10 on the stage and 8 in band and orchestra I also have three concessions on the show, candy wheel, doll wheel and _ floss candy.” JOE SMITH, owner and manager of the Gulf Coast Shows, writes: “We spent Christmas at Lake Arthur, La., to a nice week's business. We have been on the road 10 weeks, playing to fair business with five shows, merry-go-round and Ferris wheel and 18 concessions. We are entering Texas at Orange and will play the Lone Star State until May, then north.” THE PERSONNEL of the Draper Shows) playing in Florida, is as follows: Dorr Draper, owner and manager; Ben E. Howard, general agent; Eddie H. Gibson, adjuster, H. J. Kelly, superin- tendent; Will E. Wright, publicity. The outfit has 1 ride and 12 concessions, among them Duke Meyers. Roy Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Robert Irwin, Tommy Nash and G. B. Hayes. AL PORTER writes: “The Porter 3ros.” Shows, formerly known as the Mighty Alma Show, will take to the road at Quantico, Va.. May 2, starting the season for the Moose Street Carnival> with 5 rides and 30 concessions. George Stinton has booked his merry-go-round. Spike Kelly will handle the train, War- ren Page the electric department and Arthur O'Neill the office.” W. H. KENNEDY'S circus side show closed the season just before the holidays and is wintering at 510 East Sixth street, Oklahoma City, Okla The show has not closed for three years, playing the beaches in California during the winter. After leaving Long Beach, Calif., the show traveled 8,000 miles, closing in an Saba, Tex The States traveled rere Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. = OUR YOUNG FRIEND, Frank La- Barr, writes from St. Petersburg, Fla.: “The Sheesley Shows are in Tampa for the last three weeks Dave Wise Show plaved here last week. George Johnson’s Shows plauved a bloomer in St. burg They are at Sebring for a week Among the show peopk here ar Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rosen, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross. Howard Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Bob K. Parker, Will Green, S. O. Russ and wife, Howard Delabarty, Homer Davis, Red Darim, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sorg. Sig Saw- tell, circus owner, and many others are waiting for some show to open. I am leaving next week for Norfolk, Va.” Peters- THE ANTHRACITE MINERS ave en- joying a wave of prosperity and business is brisk with a great demand for coal. Mahanoy City (Pa.) carnival lovers hope they won't be passed up the coming sea- son, Mahanoy City has no _ regular showgrounds and an effort is being made to lease grounds for exhibition purposes from one of the coal companies. We have good railroad connections and a level town to haul thru, writes Roy Wield. MAX GRUBERG is busy in his winter quarters, Hog Island, outside Philadel- phia, using quantities of paint in antici- pation of the opening of the season. Max returned from New York with a contract for events with the Bay Ridge Post, American Legion, Fifth avenue and 62d street, Brooklyn, for 10 days, beginning July 18. This is probably the first con- tract of the season for the New York territory. The show opens at Third and Allegheny avenue, Philadelphia, April 9. ELMER, G. COHAN writes from Laredo, Tex.: “The ladies on the J. George Loos Shows, in winter quarters, have a pinochle club and some of them are experts at the game. Manager Loos has returned from a business trip looking hale and hearty. He was pleased that Master Mechanic Harry Beach had six 20-foot wagons built that stood in the yard glistening in their new coat of orange paint. Sure are a sight for sore eyes,” MEL SMITH writes: “I have been so- journing in Ft. Worth, Tex., where many showfolks are wintering, and all of them truly enjoy Billyboy each week. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. (Dolly) Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Arr and others make occasional happy parties and, of course, The Bill- board is the authority for much of the conversat‘on. I will handle publicity of the Wortham Shows next season. They are wintering at Wichita Falls, Tex., and reconstruction and refurnishing start in earnest this week, when a large crew will be put to work by Mr. Wortham.” ZELBERT DAVIS writes: “Different from other shows, the A. B. C. Shows are just coming out of winter quarters after being in for a few weeks to paint and repair. Located this week in Guada- lupe, Calif.. and among the big things that happened Christmas was the ban- quet tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Allton to the entire show at one of the leading hotels. Everything from soup to nuts loaded the tables before their many guests after which came the exchanging of many gifts, and a party that followed was in a real Christmas spirit.” NORRIS P. ROLAND, general repre- sentative of the Virginia Amusement Company, writes from Washington, D. C., that the show will again take the road under the management of J. Lawrence Wright, opening at Quantico, Va., April 30. He also states that Mr. Wright just returned from North Tonawanda, N. Y., after placing an order for a 1927 model carousel, this being the 19th machine Mr. Wright purchased from the Spillman factory. The Virginia Amusement Com- pany will have four shows, four rides and a number of concessions the coming season. VICTOR LEE sends the following from Porto Reo: “Capt. Jack Valley's South American Shows are going big in the tropics; it has been so warm in San Juan and Ponce that we all feel like working in our ‘B. V. Ds.” Christmas was spent in sweltering heat. Cocoanuts, bananas, coffee and su common here Red. white and blue peo- r cane are ple everywhere. Some are sugar-lipped. hair-lipped, flat-footed hook-wormed tape-wormed, sunburned and _ freckled Columbus carried :; strange cargo of people her that had the Mayflows beat a thousand ways from Sunday.” THE EDGEWATER HOTEL, Winter Garden, Fla., under the management ot talph E. Hartman, was opened New Year’s Day with a dinner dames Among show people Mr. and Mrs. Irving Narder Walter B. Fox, Louis G. King, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Beasley, Jas. Finnegan, R. J. Lennon and tubin Masters were guests of Mr. Hart- man Sam. King Cole, publisher ef The Winter Garden Herald, a former trouper was master of ceremonies. Before com- ing to Winter Haven Mr. Hartman was the manager of the Yadkin Hotel, Salis- bury, N. C., and is well known to showmen. LeROY ADDISON sends the following notes from Couch & Goldfarb Shows, playing thru Alabama: “The show opened its winter season at Red Level | a ; Pent rrrrrrrrrr——C(‘izs : 7 ge, | a SS a - —— | =z — | = spa <, = aS ome a MUIR ART GO., 116-122 W. Illinois St., CHICAGO, ILL. | mw a , ae gos SieoPetty Prin. Ail Gicch ‘Stuck Needies..-... 2. I a “Ax \A Pak Mode | cs < Za. “Whee fe | hs io ee 1) iy aes. inary wheel , ) ER LL PS r—sid - : a | Ps
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80 with 2 rides, 4 shows and 20 concessions. Those having shows are Ben Mottie, Hawaiian and five-in-one; Mr. and Mrs. \nount, monkey circus; Harry Harris, old plantation; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Livecy, chair-o-plane and Ferris wheel; concessions, Ben Mottie, cookhouse and ountry Mrs. Ben Mottie, palmist; Bob Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Knuf, Dad Slagel, Bettie Goldfarb, Mrs. C. C. Couch, Sam Howkins, Jack Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Paradise and Mr. and Mrs, Edwin - Richards.” store; from Atlanta, Coe Brothers | H. L. MORRIS writes con. 2 “IT closed with Shows at De Land, Fla., and came to Atlanta to spend the remainder of the winter with Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Ed. wards, former carnival showfolks, at their Capitol City Hotel, where a warm welcome greets all the troupers when they arrive. Among the showfolks here ; / are Geo, Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Fran- ; ghuotte, of the Gentry Show. and Jack Holliday. Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Collins, of the Nat Reiss Shows, were recent visitors on their way to Glasgow, Ky. While IT have not as vet signed for next eason, I expect to be with one of the carnivals as special agent and contest promoter.” em BENNIE SMITH, the boy § from Kinston, N. C., writes: “Had a real old- fashioned Christmas dinner with my real-estate boss, H. F. Walters, and it was some fete, too, the best I had since I left Broadway. I have been here four weeks and every day was a red one for me. All hands were glad to see me. I am leaving the good old town for Augusta, Ga., where I'll be two weeks, then head for Florida. Want to say that The Kinston Daily News is for showfolks and boosters for Billuboy. Greene, bet- ter known as Bingo, with the Nat Reiss Shows, wintering in. Kinston, s out hunting every day and living the life of Riley. Mr. Van is handling The Bill- in the Tull Hotel and oS Se ae board in the store sells out every week.” JOHN MORT sends the following re- garding Smith’s Southern Shows: “After playing 36 consecutive weeks the show | closed at Raceland and moved to its winter quarters at Gretna, La. Work will start immediately to get everything in readiness for the spring opening. New canvas will be purchased and fronts built. Manager Steve Smith left for the East to purchase a new ride. Charles Keawa, who has the Hawaiian show, is planning on building an elaborate show. Sam Petralli, of the athletic show, has been booked for matches in the surround- ing towns, where he is meeting all 7 comers, that will keep him busy until the opening date. Contracts were signed for several Southern fairs and the show will carry 4 rides, 7 paid attractions, 25 concessions, 2 bands and a free act and will travel in five cars.” iy THE CONKLINS—Mrs. J. W. Conklin and her two sons, Frank R. and J. W. i (Paddy)—are on their annual mid- “HAPPY” world’s prize fat pounds. Heaviest JACK ECKERT 34 man, weight 4 Elk, Moose and Woodman of the World One of the best drawing single attractions in the carnival field. Will be with Miller Bros No. 1 Shows the coming season. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 ‘ 05 Connection Brazed on. .10 BANNERS MONEY-BACK GUARANJEPF. HAVING SECURED THE SERVICES OF MR. AL. J. DAVIS, AMERIGA’S FOREMOST BANNER ARTIST We are in ay n to fu For further inf n write G. E. AVERILL CO., 2432 Michigan Ave., nish Banners to frder of any description. Speedway Banners our specialty. Detroit, Mich. COOK HOUSE MEN IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT We are headquarters for Gasoline Stoves, Jumbo Burn- ers, Steam Tables, Tanks, Pumps, Hollow Wire, Gasoline Lanterns, Little Wonder System Lamps, Mantles, Torches, Waffle Irons, Coffee Urns, Griddles, Juice Jars, Juice Powders, Circus Lemonade Glasses. Also Special Equipment to order. Terms: One-fourth cash, balance C. O. D. --$5.50 Write for complete catalog (Like Cut). sure Only. 4-Inch tee j- Inch 8-Gallon Tank Small Pump Hollow Wire, per Ft. Tees for Hollow Wire .20 Burners Pres- $4.25 + 5.50 Waxham Light & Heat CO., ove. ssow. a2 st. ‘ - + in | . Spat er on 4 * ate = TT ih | - “ti, : as sm ; | | — d | it FZ Nias Dy we a | ' 4 ‘ owe mm ia , ; 4 h- — | S E % he S “oN ae 8 fe } _ ; - , i i i ‘a Mii re : ls all hee Ce eg J t | : Pe LAY st : | eee i, | Mi ; g “ ys ae ee a b wade r oy es if, w.. ee Bie Oks ye a i | ‘ See TO ge oat ge ie PE cs. a nn | a: ; | i rs oes}
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Page & Wilson Shows Ton N CITY, Tenn., Jan. 5. — At the Page & Wilson Shows in winter quarters at Johnson e of the shows. Carpenters, nd construction crew have be- n making ready for the coming D - the last year the show toured Flor Georgia, South and North Caro- lina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, closing at Harlem, Ga., December 18. In spite 9f unfavorable con- diti t season the Page & Wilson Shows has completed a profitable tour. ter quarters were selected be- of the nature of the building, per- cau ott? under one roof the carrying out of the building program which Messrs. Pag Vilson have planned. It is the intention Of the management to have 10 show 4 rides, band, calliope on truck and a number of concessions. At the show's winter quarters rides are in charge of Ben Magolia, the shows un- aor BUl Kirchman and the concessions nnder Frank Massick, while Willie Fair s possing the painters. 4t closing among those who left to n the Couch & Greenfob Shows were Pen and Della Mottie, Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Harris. Slim Slegle and wife, W. F, Conway, Sam Hawkins, Buck Weaver, , Robinson and wife, Bob Waters and M | Hunter, Jack Kennedy and Magrath and wife. Jack xwell and wife and son left for Jack- Fla., to join the Marfoot Shows. Stebler motored to their “ae t Stamford, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anthony are at their home In Akr Ballard wer ts of Manager Page over the holi- : nd have left for their home at Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Cet- ting in New York. JOHN W. WILSON (for the Show) ir. and Mrs oO Hunter and Grace Northwestern Shows DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 6.—Mr. Flack considers himself fortunate in having red Prof. P. DeLaurentiis to furnish rt band for the Northwestern Shows this coming season. This band was with the show season 1918 and re- ved many flattering compliments for it Sunday evening concerts in the different cities The organization will et eS musicians. Frank Pearl and James Carr have beoked their three concessions for the n. Mr. Pearl was with us i but Mr. Carr will be a new Tr al Agent McMaster closed th: t last week for the show to fur- Tt ridway at the Howell (Mich.) Fair, including all shows, rides and con- cf ns, except eating stands. The dates y be September 6 to 9. Capt. Jack Payne, high diver, has just 1 to furnish his fir sig and flames dive as the feature attraction of the midway. S. LATISLAW (Press Representative). eS R. W. STEPHENS, special agent John Francis Shows (left) and J F. Combs, ry Montgomery County Fair, Con- ror, Tex, The photograph was taken os the show's engagement at the if. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 81 Weight, 100 pounds. Largest and best specimen Price, Will make a fine feature attraction. $75 each. Write or wire . JUST RECEIVED ONE MAGNIFICENT ORANG-OUTANG Will measure over 4 feet standing. ANSEL W. ROBISON, 1072 Market ‘St, San Francisco, Calif. In perfect condition. imported in recent years. $900 Also 4 Black-Face Apes; very tame. to any meritorious show. Williamston, North Carolina. W.1I. Stone Shows Now Booking For Season 1927 Opening at Richmond, Va., Monday, April 11. All Concessions open except Cookbouse; mo ex. Address HARRY RAMISH, Business Manager; W. T. STONE, Gen. Manager; Will farnish brand new ontfit WANTED ENTERTAINING FREAKS At once for A-1 Road Proposition. 1 pay transportation. Those who wrote, Send photo, full particulars and lowest salary. write again. O. S., Room 500, Capitol Building, Chicago, Ill. OUT IN THE OPEN By W. D. VAN VOLKENBERG—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York a eeeeeeeeeeeeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeS——e Ernest Clirk To Play Fairs The Clarkonians, who have been with the Ringling-Barnum Circus for 20 * years, have de- cided to withdraw from the big show this season and take what Ernie Clark has termec a “well-earned va- eation”. Accord- ingly, the Clarko- n ans will play fair dates under the direction of the World Amuse- ment Service As- sociation. Felix Reich secured their signatures to the W. A. & A. contract, Percy Clark, the acro- included in the Ernest Clark batic equestrian, is contract. Novel Advertising Float Broadway was treated to an unusual surprise this week when the Maggie Murphy Novelty Advertising Company, of Coney Island, had on the Rialto a novel advertising float for B. S. Moss’ Broadway Theater, exploiting the Keith Komedy Karnival, that attracted wide- spread attention. Belle Bonita Barlow Belle Bonita Barlow, handler of snakes, with her “Big Ben”, the 25-foot giant regal python, will be back with the World C .reus Side Show, Coney Island, in 1927 F. S. Woosley Back From South Returning from a two months’ motor trip thru the South, F. S. Woosley, who was formerly with the side show of the Ringling-Barnum Circus, is in New York. He will depart soon for Fort Lauder- dale, Fla., to spend the balance of the winter, His freak, “Koo Koo”, the bird erl, was a hit last summer in Coney Island at Sam Wagner’s World's Circus Side Show, Gene and Mary Enos in Town a Known as with the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, Gene and Mary Enos are in vaudeville with their new offering at present in this territory. Don Darragh Entertains The American Hotel, New York, was the scene of a Christmas party held by Don Darragh, of Weir's Elephants, on the Keith-Albee Circuit There were more than 20 guests present, including Sylvia Degatano (Mrs. Darragh), Wini- fred Colleano (of the Colleano Family), George H. Boothby, Herbert Nye and wife and others. Charles Weir Beall, owner of Weir’s Elephants, presented Mrs. Darragh with a platinum damend pin bearing a miniature elephant. This act has been playing uninterruptedly for 143 weeks in parks, fairs and vaudeville. Circus an@ Carnival Plays Playwrights know the value of the circus and carnival for furnishing real inspiration for stage presentation and The Bcllyhoo and The Barker will soon be presented in New York. Polly of the Circus was a great circus play. Press agents, columnists and clowns are grind- ing out verse and prose descriptive of the outdoor show life; Nellie Revell has completed her circus book, Spangles, dedicated to May Wirth; Coney Island has fallen in line with the picturization of that resort called The Girl From Coney Island, which will be a tremendous boost for Luna Park, where some of the scenes were laid. WILLIAM R. HICKS is directing the managerial destiny of Whitey Austin’s Museum, now playing in Richmond, until the Brown & Dyer Shows open. MORRIS MILLER has general agent Har- ry S. Noyes to rep- resent. the Miller Bros.’ Shows. He is a veteran of th old school, who has an abundancs of practical expe- rience in the vari- ous branches of t! outdoor show world. Harry has tact, diplomacy, a cheerful dispos'- tion and a rugged personality to car- ry him thru the rigors of many active seasons to come. engaged as Harry S. Noyes S. HARCOURT, of London, England, who had the Indian Theater in the Indian Building at the Philadelphia Sesqui, has returned to Europe. Zeidman % Pollie Shows SAVANNAH, Ga. Jan. 5.—With a temporary lull in the winter-quarters activities, due to waiting for supplies to continue the rebuilding of equipment of the train, baggage and front wagons, as well as for the return of some of the mechanical department heads, Zeidman & Pollie Shows are dormant, and aside from the boys who did not return home for the holidays, there is nothing much of interest to discuss. New Year's Eve found those who are wintering in or near Savannah, members of the Z. & P. fam- ily, enjoying the watch party and social function given by Messrs. Zeidman & Pollie. When the old year went out resolutions of the usual merit and senti- ments were in order and recorded on the journal of the show’s prospectus. Zeidman & Pollie Shows this year will present a midway that will be one of exceptional nature. There are no less than seven shows, representing an out- lay of considerable money in the equip- ment and productions, in addition to the expenses incurred in the assembling of the personnel of “these attractions. Col. Roy Nelson, better known as the “Dean of Midget Horse World”, has been working like a beaver getting his two shows in readiness for the opening. Mrs Nelson is spending the winter in Detroit with friends and relatives and is xe pected back if quarters the middle of February. A. C. BRADLEY ° (for the Show). > FRENCH BRIAR 4-Piece PIPE SET, $12.00 NEW PLAY BALL AMUSEMENT MACHINE Cah be run with or without Trade Merchandise payoff - feature. Big Repeater and Penny Getter. Write for circular and prices. EXHICIT SUPPLY CO. @77.%ad° Tamale Machine and Cart AVTOMATIC TAMALE MACHINE $115.00 Modern and Sanitary Method Write for circulars and full informa TALBOT MFG. CO., Dept. T-I, St. tan “Missourl. CURIOSITIES ven. SALE—Mermaids, Devil Child, Tw “Hi ad Giants e Palucas, Siamese Twins and lots of others List free NELSON SUPPLY HOUSE, 514 E. 4th St., So. Boston, Mass. WANTED —" ‘ING specta ALL ERY, 1 Tee Sw ~ irst I = ‘firs t let- ter Pp os rox” SG AL I } ay « ARC ADE, 1217 Mar- ket St.. € WANTED ! Must be in Act coadition and be cheap. HIGH DIVER, Midway Camp, Melbourne, } pr TRAVELING BAGS Direct From Factory ys . Save 30% by buying di- ee ‘rect. Satisfaction guaranteed a ZEdS or men sy refunded. Postage, Black Cowhide, Split Leather. 18 in, long. Brass trimmings. an water- proof lined éencenen ~ $3.50 water ar line i, dD. LeenouRGEn asarees co., 60 Grand Street, New York, N. Y. —— ene ee no omen | | : | ’ : ern PO : a a - | | | ee ee are ee — —————S NN in | a ’ ts ' ’ “i, mm ee 4 —$— ae = es 7 | -_ _——_—_——_ _ \ — b | 9 RON see Se | H.SHAPIRO, - - 8! Bowery, New York. : } i mi era ina Hanan ~ ; ‘ ’ Bill ! 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82 The Billboard, January WITH THESE GOODS Gross. Finger Nail Files, Good Values. .$1.75, $2.25, $2.65 Finger Nail Files, Tem- pered Steel ......... 3.60 Scented Sachet Packets.......------.- $1.35, 1.80 Perfume with Gold Embossed Labels. .$2.00, 2.75 Flat Shoe Laces. Pairs......--.+..+- $2.50, 2.75 Basket Ball Scorers, Movable Dials........ 2.8 Court Plaster, First Aid, 3 Pieces.......... 1.50 Novelty Toothpicks, 5-Piece..............+- 2.00 Knife Sharpeners, Wooden Handles ........ 3.25. Greeting-Birthday Postals. Per 1,000....... 3.50 All prices shipping charges extra. Samples sent postpaid en receipt of currency or stamps. De- posit must be sent on = c Oo: 2h oxders. Do not send personal che: CHA RLES UFERT, 100-08 West 2ist Street, New York. Xt Radio Stroppe $7.95 GROSS Heavy nickel plated. Holds and strops all makes of Safety Blades. $1 > 75 : en pte ange with Sample uta 3503 5% deposit on all C. O. Ds. RADIO STROPPER co., , 748 N. La Salle St., Chicago, Il. Make $20 Daily Every Merchant a Prospect Costs Agent BENE $4.50 6 LI LINES. SIZE 14Xit- SIZE 14Xil Per Dozen. Sells $1.50 Two Dozen Daily Is Easy. 30 O RED & WHITE _ LETTERS & FIGURES. EASY TO CHANGE” Velvet Finish Black Enamel Metal Frames with Easel Back. 300 Assorted Red and White Letters and Figures. Merchants buy two or more. Your profit $13.50 a dozen. Special Price to You in 100 Lots, $35.00. Sample, prepaid, $1.00, credited on first order. MAZE MFG. CO., Dept. 100, Norwood Station, Chi- cago, IHilinois. Reduced Prices —Best Quality OUR PRICES ARE LOWEST B.B.32—All Shell Skull Bow Spectacles, all numbers. Per Dozen, $2.5%; Gross, $27.50 PRRITE FOR SPECIAL OFFER SPECTACLE KIT AND CATALOG. NEW ERA OPTICAL CO. 21 North Wabash, CHICAGO. WHY HESITATE ANY LONGER Agents, Demonstrators, Distributors! SUPREME NO-CEMENT WHITE RUB- BER TUBE AND ae * PATCH will get the money for yot 1¢ Patch that vuleanizes itself to ment jemonstrate. For particulars d new low ; prices of Supreme Products “SUPREME PATCH MFG. CO. 135 Winder Street, Detroit, Mich. PHOTO VIEW “4 NOVELTIES a axa ee i eee $!. ' Doz., $15.00 Gross Extra Good Rings....... 2.00 Doz. 18.00 Gross Photo Tie Pins ..... . 2.00 Doz 18.00 Gross Photo Charm Pig ...... 1.50 Doz., 16.00 Gross Photo Pencils ........... 1.25 Doz., 12.00 Gross Photo Fortunes ........ -50 Doz., 2.00 Gross Sex indicator 1.00 Doz 7.50 Gross Set of Samples, $1.50 Set. Chicago. THE A. P. CO, 159 N. State, MAILED FREE Our new Catalog, full of JEWELRY, SALESBOARD. PREMIUM and OPTICAL BARGAINS. ALBERT MARTIN & CO. 123 West Madioen Street, CucAes. ILL Formerly Manager of Morrison POLMET POLISH ING CLOTH Removes tarnish frc é it the use of liquid, pas cae Our agents say it selis like ‘hot cakes’’. Retails 25¢ Sample free. F. C. GALE CO., 127 Edinboro St., Boston, Mass. SCO”, AGENTS PROFIT Genuine Gold Leat Letters Guaranteed to never tarnish. Anyone can put them on store and office windows. Enor- mous demand, large profits Paul Clark says: Smallest day $28.70. R. L. Reel made $920 in two months. Write today for free sample and liberal offer to general agente. Letter Co., 439.N. Ciark, Ch icago 15, 1927 (ee > PIPES for PITCHMEN Conducted by GASOLINE BILL BAKER Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. a eee FORTUNE NEVER KNOCKS at a knocker’s door. DID YOU GET YOUR SHARE of the holiday trade? Was it Saint Nick or Old Nick that guided your fortune? REX EVANS INFORMS from Wor- cester, Mass., that he is having a good season subgetting in the territory around that city. JAMES FE. MILLER closed his three Christmas stores in Kansas City, Mo., at the end of the holiday season, and was sighted by Greydon Nedblake heading south in in a new sedam to join his old pal, Ed St. Matthews. ZIP HIBLER says: “We hear and read so much these days about how to make jack and how to hold jack that I’m think- ing the thing to do, if we want to be re- spectable, is be a jackass and live for money alone. Boss, dat’s Cue Johnson, de shootinest man in town.” AMONG THE BOYS at the Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, were Al Simmons, Dick Charmon, Jack Early, A. Goldberg, Hayden Brothers, Curly Hannifin, Pete Nisson, James Herald, Red Powell, Crip- pen, Max Whitty, Frank Demond, Whitey Perry, Shorty Phelps, Slum Carson, Wil- bur Leland and Harry Tenny. The last two arrived on Get-Away Day. HOWARD NEWMAN, effort is being made by Jimmie C. Joyner (razor-paste man) to get in communication with you. Matter of great importance. Letter for you, in care The Billboard, remains un- claimed. Joyner, making anxious inquiry for Newman in a communication from Owensboro, Ky., and mentions that the latter is a cripple. . HERMAN E. JEANSON is making anxious inquiry for his brother, L R. Jeanson, subgetter, who was last heard from in Florida, just before the big storm. Writing from 1251 South Downey road, Los Angeles, Calif., Herman asks that he be informed of the whereabouts of the missing man, and desires to know if he has been seen by anyone since the Florida storm. JIMMY C.: JOYNER, working razor paste and painkiller in Kentucky, pipes from Owensboro: “The tobacco market is off here. Very low prices. Naturally, it affects us curb barkers, but, after all, there is fairly good money here for a hustler, and I take it for granted that every streetman is a fairly good sales- man or he would better be in some other business. I don’t like to hear blue songs.” FRED xX. WILLIAMS infoes from Jacksonville that he is recovering from the injuries he suffered in an automobile crash at Aberdeen, Miss., recently. He is now in Florida, and reports from Jack- sonville: “I met two real knights here, who did everything to help me. One of them was E. V. Nichols, demonstrating high-tension units on Bay street. He comes from Los Angeles. He and the missus are real honest-to-goodness folks, If they are all like that, me for California next winter. No more Florida for mine. r Charles Coleman, working wire jewelry, did everything to help me. Both parties were strangers to me. If all troupers and knights were like these, we would get along better in this old world.” BILLY AHEARN sends in a dated at Happyville, State of Bliss, uary 1, 1927, drawn by him on the Bank of Old Father Time, reading: “Pay to Gasoline Bill Baker happy days.” If old Bill Jones was here he would say: “I wonder if Bill Ahearn has that many in his savings account?” Well, anyway, something they can't take away from us is the good times we've had. check Jan- 365% “THIS IS A PIPE from old John lh. McCloskey, 70 years old, but still a high pitchman,” that veteran writes from 329 South Third street, Philadelphia. He says: “Tell the boys I am getting my old trunk, casters and traps in shape to open about February 1, and I have got my old endless chain and cowbell all newly gilded for the 1927 season. Best wishes to all of you for 1927.” WILLIAM AUTON and the missus closed their medicine show at Tribune, Kan., December 18, and went into Kansas City to spend Christmas and the holidays. As yet they haven't decided on the re- opening date of their show, preferring to travel with a company this winter and starting their “opry” out in the spring. Bob Radcliffe and wife (Lylah Reed), who team on this show, also were in Kansas City with the Autons. JOHN LOONEY pipes that pitchmen around Brockton, Mass., are waiting for the snow to be cleared away so they can get back to work. He has been working toys and had fair business. Others there are George Tibbetts and wife, who are working pocketbooks, and George Dolan and Jack O’Brien, both of whom are working tricks. Jack seems to have an attack of cold feet, for he is starting for Florida in a hurry. DOC BEACH shoots from Montreal, Can.: “The Christmas season here is closed and the boys didn't have much to complain of, there being a little coin of the realm still in circulation. The winter has not been too severe yet. Three of the boys are still working outside with balloons, novelties, chickens and ference. Inside workers nuh few, including three decorators, one crimper, three on pens, two on perfumes and one on furniture polish.” trans- ber just a “THIS IS MY FIRST PIPE,” 8. 8. (Cadillac) Lancaster tells it from Nash- ville, Tenn, “but I am not a Johnny- come-lately because I have been a med. performer for 15 years. I am working out of Nashville this wiriter as comic. Have come upon plenty of ‘health evan- gelists’ here, including Dr. Phillips, Dr. G. W. Storel, the ‘Great Spirit Medicine Man’, Dr. Marlow and several others, They all seem to be doing plenty good. 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BRADFORD, PA. light’? at job-let prices. 110 Nassau Street, New York City HIRSCH & CO., 467 for hustlers York City : _ 2 = —_ i 7 ; ’ a : ET ER NOE OE NT ak AN RR A FRA VAR REFS | You WILL MAKE MONEY | is | 8 EE} —. | Ries) : PEs a (Aid {S9i-% a | \] | _ il ; ae : } eéuae $12.00 ‘ | : , | | _ i ———————————— : BY _=__ ; = VA = Carnival or r = j SS Park you are = going to work printed ae ; 7 |, Ratioon ; . c eee ’ \\ ' /, cree a b Shipped same - ‘ . No. 90 Heavy Gas Bal- a re ae r i _ ae oo? y BEAUTI- n a | Sa" GN | a | i y = 7 bd — a eavy Selected , : “ORF, THE Ky SHIPPED | - ; : yr BesT \ ‘DAY. p =: ——— I ee es 5 Aa > 4 J — a a | Sania a FF ; Ce ee - ——————E—EE—EeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeeE—————E—E——_—_—_— 2 = _ = ‘ aay ! | Sj t _ a te 2 es | é t] b a : x ee | ea), ae gee RF ee 7 —— eee ; - . ts \ ' . : che wth. 1. TT \ Se oe Ng , 7 r if ee eee oe So ee | eee | | a ' s | a a a iw iit Pe | f ey VV wre ee ( ae ! Se” Metallic _ ; ) i‘. : ,
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The Billboard, January 15 PiTcHMEN— DEMONSTRATORS —strcetmen 200,000 SOLD AT SEQUI-CENTENNIAL 1927 83 AMAZINGNEW KIND OF CAN | Sim OPENER tion with some American pitchmen willing to inform him on condi- , the United States. He says that “expert medicine want to come to | his wife are tratoers.” They ' “Over here,” he says, “we are ad to demonstrate in all corporation Will anyone put me wise working our places ulars re garding vowseee™ “(CALIFORNIA REDWOOD BLOCKS ss 39 Stretford road, Old Traf- | > . BRINGS AGENTS AKighg Fae) s3Bsa Day! HN W. HIETT reports from Nash- TOY NOVELTY AND PUZZLE . : | | met Sid Sidenberg here for the | FAST SELLERS $ BIG PROFITS S$ QUICK TURNOVER | 73% FAERE'S the setting sensation of the and found him a nice, clean- - : ner tere , ; | a, colina a, a eas ae CAN BE SOLD AT ALL " be a nates pe He is always trying to heal the meh par “des that have been burned If «very INDOOR SHOWS-BAZAARS CIRCUSES d 2 Z , , ; f k vitchman would do likewise it would be - hand. FREE SELLING OUTFIT. help to them. More power to OUTDOOR ue me sgis to 3! y . “la "3 in, St Bs here for a few weeks. C H Ss = Cc b . am mene Ue to § f you . » Mess wom, Sid! Tam here for a few weeks arnivals-Store Windows-Celebrations vag BRE, : the celsen euueiee dak taal “are. COMPANY. “Devt. eee anes ten ae ' nese there is on the downhill. Would like Herk, the Diamond Kid, Coast.” $25.00 Per Gross—Sample, Prepaid, on Receipt of 35c Only St. Louis, “ 25% DEPOSIT REQUIRED WITH ALL C. O. D. ORDERS $10. a Day. for You | TINY TOY MFG. CO., Inc., ng more while 290 TAAFFE PLACE, BROOKLYN, N. Y. hina permanent bust trom the Pacific "HI: AMERICAN HEALTH Associa- tion, of New York, is now running its own lecture hall in one of the most ex- fr for themselves intro- » gpreate ‘itv St: s duce our big line giving a pensive spots in the greater city. Start- S our. a £ : . ° ° . — = nae sainaiasidien : arvir t FREE t pach g New Years Eve the association ha ng Set, FREE. to he mee ; i entire building on 42d street, just ;oods Assortment. All ' Broadway. The staff of lecturers, : » No fancy talk. : n J. Ross at the head, includes inte. Te he best-known names in pitch- Sold 800 in 6 Weeks dor Villam Boyee, Frank Urban, PROF ' ead = FIT OVER $600 jeorge Williams, Harry Osser, Sol Addis, , - Dr. Griffith and others. This all-star : Inventory Time. We have One tho curt, "Whet tare andl pea ! has been packing them in ever F Hundred 1.000 Packages of Job PPP gM menicn, Rg Fang ~& -, pre the opening is is ably o = . te. e Prices? 250 Products — all’ repeaters. si pening. This is prob ably one 7 Lor Bill Folds. Se ot patvectioe | riees? 250 Products — ell eaters, of the most expensive locations ever used E " circulars, inside prices and unique sales plans Act TODAY for lecturing, the ~ sone aaa om : $20.00 for 1000. E. M. DAVIS COMPANY, Dept 9731, CHICAGO, ILL. : ing enough to make the average pitch- = Z — man keel over. = ¢ O. D. while they last. poc GEORGE M. REED put in the 3 ! Christmas holidays in Columbus, O., com- 2 KING RAZOR & LEATHER ‘ bining business with pleasure. He man- ; aged to work a day now and then on the - j GOODS MFG. co. ; market, H. T. Maloney advises in a pipe = BB Street, - . Indiana, Pa. rerywhere can 1 and add»: “This time of year finds busi- =. beet om. ness a bit quiet, so many shows being ec cut-outs stage hal off the road, and so many pitchmen un- person- : he es and geome ee POH LOOK! SOLID GOLD FOUNTAIN PENS, from 56. 00 DOZEN UP rectors, age i | Hed ai ecrackerjack card from Fred players and i Stock, of Stock’s Nu Tone Company, Snlage , a ao py 0 Ey | well-known showman. It was a picture Mahogany and Black. Fitted sold 13,000 - 7 f yluebire lyi -e a Chris as with a Solld Geld or Gold- ut-outs to na- rt vird, flying over a hristmas Plited Pen Point. Full line svestioate vie, and the inscription was ‘May the blue- "year. of Oversize Pencils to match. All colors, Red, Green, ‘ie and Black. Fancy Steel ‘ i Try a dozen in Solld G i rt Gold Plate. Get my new Price Li Ru r Fountain Pens from the manufacturer ppiness roost on your Christ- want to make up your own Pen ~ $ _ My Pe ns a It's all in the Pen Point bird was Send 50e for if bird of ha . samples of as- is pie.” And the actually JAMES KELLEY, The Specialty King, 487 Broatway, New York City. santas abe / doing that little thing. The illustration ee s6 = tr , and the verse were certainly mirth-pro- it wie Vi easel emia prices. ’ voking.” actors; also one without credentials at to be back in Kansas City about April 15. Sas Augusta, who was promising overalls and We wish every one in the game a very INTER- THE GESSLEY BROTHERS have hoes, and making it bad in general for happy and prosperous new year.” gone into quarters at 81 Heckman street, Phillipsburg, N. J. Cap Gessley pipes: “This coming season we are taking out a bigger show. We carry a una-fon for bally. We have always been complimented on our lighting system, but we believe in goine ahéad so we are adding a two k. w. electric light plani to the outfit. I have been reading a lot of late about the pitchman with the big hat. Well that is only a matter of taste. If some of the boys were to see the hundreds of testimonials I have from the very best people they would agree that it is not the hat or feathers that make the man, but rd work and honest dealing, and the good ones. Tennessee Blackie, Cun- ningham and myself worked during the holidays to good business. Left Augusta for Spartanburg, S. C. That town also closed. So, boys, you can easily see why it pays to work clean and not ruin good territory.” Wood's address Delivery, Greensboro, N. C. CINCINNATI LODGE No. 3, National Pitchmen’'s and Salesmen's Protective As- sociation, will hold its annual election of officers at the meeting scheduled for January 15 The lodge will meet at 19 East Sixth street, Cincinnati, instead of at 6 West Parkway. as heretofore. The is General | JACOB GOODSHOT, of the Sioux In- dian Tribe, Pine Ridge, S. D., passing thru Cincinnati last week, had a long chat with Bill in which he recited the grievances of the Sioux Indians against certain performers representing them- selves to managers and the public as In- dians, and who are really negroes or Chinese. This matter, Goodshot said, has caused much annoyance at Washington, where all Indians in the United States are registered in the Indian Bureau. Each has a number being 580. Managers and others, he said, can easily safeguard themselves by calling for the Goodshot’'s NATIONAL 4 226 William St. a 9 New York City oa WINNER FOR AGENTS | er of artificial gas. demonstration meets a sale Hold di- — $ Samples, 25¢, or 1 Doren in Display Case, $1.00; Gross, 0 .00. NEW METHOD MFG. CO. Box B-3, BRADFORD, PA. y d of closing every town you would new headquarters’ meeting place is in number of the man whose Indian blood be med back.” the heart of Cincinnati's retail business js jn doubt, and querying the Indian R | EB; omy, — district All members of the organiza- Rureau at Washington, giving the num- , ETTA (MILLER), manager of tion and those who contemplate applying per claimed Goodshot’s ancestors were {he Babetta Medicine Company, writes: for membership are urged to send their the boys who engaged General Custer in Glove Silke | PR Ae Ns ie $50 areas A, Ms losed the hall season at Shawmut, names and addresses to Financial Secre- the manor’ ic ral battle. Jacob left Cincin- wi bo a sample order 1 r lozen, hw eC. 0. D December 20. Business was gener- tary Thomas Burns, P. O. Box 122, Sta- nati for Chicago, where he will visit be- Money refun led if m “ ly ly good, nd all the October this sea h pre towns we played on were repeaters, ves that a clean worker is al- ed back. Halls are hard to in Pennsylvania This is due to ict fire law many halls being closed in preference to making repairs How- ever, we expect to open again in Pennsvl- bi Mia in February with the same roster. The me went to their homes for Christmas, except Al Ber- Mier, who is spending the holidays with us at our home here. My little brother, er Stanley Miller, is very proud just now, having been notified that a drawing made has been accepted by the Phila- Wavs welcon mbers of the company tion V, Cincinnati, in order that they may receive notification of bie events transpir- ing. The charter membership list is be- ine held open to give evervone a chance to join before the fees and dues are fixed. All who join now, before the list clo es, will obtain substantial financial advan- tage. CHIEF STREET SHOOTS from Moss Point, Miss.: “Have been enjoying the pipes, so I guess it is about time I was sending one in myself. What? The wife and I left Kansas City last August 26 to tour the South-‘in the interest of the Washaw Indian Remedies Found it fore returning to his home at Pine Ridge. TOMMY RYAN is a myth There “ain't no such.” according to E. J. Reagan, who writes from the Oklahoma Hotel, Tulsa, Okla., concerning a_ pipe sent to the Kansas City office of The Billboard, and which appeared in the January 1 issue The aforesaid Tommy makes reference to a “Red Dirt” Reagan in this pipe. E. J. Reagan is con- vineed that he is the man alluded to and that the name signed to the pipe is fic- titious, Reagan writes: “I was never called out of my name before. I never had anything to do with any grease joint EASTERN KNITTING MILLS 988 Bergenline Ave R. 301. UNION CITY EARN MON EY AT HOME !°%" own bus ss in spare time, . mai ! right fre m " your home No stock to carry We f nish everything. Free instructions No canvassing Write to MR. WM. eg Business Extension Mor.. 131 Duane St., Der* New York. $100.00 Week Selling Golden Beauty Combs lelnht 7 : 1 hia “* School. How about that, mighty panicky thru the cotton belt, so in my life. and I was never known as i ' rofessor 1 we drifted on down here to the Gulf ‘Red Dirt’ Reagan.” The letter received Nai vou Coast teen here five weeks, enjoying at Kansas City was dated at Altus, Okla sb idadhdel How AUDREY Woop pipes from Greens- be ro N. C.: “After reading New England Y°ck’s pipe on square shooting, I have me to the conclusion that there are some good ones left, including mvsel! I left Jacksonville December 1 The town M ae closed tight. It was owing to so- led subgetters and stamp collectors nee leaving Jacksonville I have had the sunshine and wonderful Gulf breezes Have two colored per- formers, working six nights a week and putting a little jack in cold storage every week, so I can’t complain. Have seen but two pitchmen in months. One was Dr. Tom Dean, who was with me, and Old Happy (Texas) Jack selling eradicator the beautiful While the Tommy specify Kk. J. Reagan, the plaint and denial are here given in jus- tice to Reagan and that “Ryan” may have an opportunity to identify himself, if he has not given a fictitious name. O. J. SEYMOUR presents his compli- writer, Ryan, did not latter’s com- SuRaty: Make more money than you ever made befe re in ) your life Clark ma ie $ 26 ean Hirn made a life. Ira Gs times ver $ worth on the street in Water- alch, with one lady canvasser, y + one Get busy. Write today fer aD plan. Address coma shevoud.” 24 Cw ender St Providence, R. BIG BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY with sh invest, responsible t for operation of ; 100° c pro fit Unlimited pos- sibili ties for ion Experience unnecessary. ELECTRIFIED ‘PRODUCTS CO., 109 N. Usion St, pleaauee ef in Gulfport, two weeks ago. We have ments to Doc Harry De Forest and Akron. 0. " — wl of informing the chief of police five weeks more here on the Gulf. Then quizzes: “I wonder where Dr. Harry De “yeross and getting rid of two bad I start working north and west. Expect Forest, of the big-hat question, gets the 't "eee you the paper and the advertiser te mention : | N ’ | Pe. x ee ee — sa |
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= , 84 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 t : e 8 : idea of calling himself ‘old Dr. De Forest?? Why make us kids feel old be- T N t h EVERYONE MARVELS cause he thinks he is? I wonder if De op- otc HOW IT LI Forest would remember the bill at lit t u GHTS— Keith’s, Boston, and all the week follow- uali y a 4 EVERY SMOKER ing at Bristol's Museum, Worcester, R k-B BUYS ON SIGHT! Mass.? Tom and Hattie Nawn would oc ottom Every smoker in- P rv 1e rY stantly appreciates remember Harry De Forest, the great P 4 the wond . . : » wonderf -On- boy juggler? How long ago was that, rices po Pe aa con- Harry? Old Dr. De Forest? For shame! No. BIt7—This LADIES’ Ease lighter \.} When John Healey sent you on to the ee SY pec — gd TT show to take Doc Lone Star’s place sel- fitted with cylindes oe and oo wind en ing Sagw uw a big hat, and if nent, full uray ‘low out the flame : F ling Sagwa you wore a big hat, and if . , dk . 4 © Ram : i you still have that same hat, I don't teed, ; ‘als > | 20 MASTER-LITE . ; j blame that fellow for beefing about it. a ates witht Each POCKET ‘ , Doc Lighthall and Charlie Bigelow wore — } ; "t lhe LIGHTER if y them then and I don’t know if they were : net aad onieis. snetantie to einaik« MN , . ery @ before the eri "he Specia rice uote i dealers at big worn very long before that perl d. Besse: ane see or Mere. Mt. sale bis 1am makes no excuse. Do you subscribe are life Each sale builds for The Billboard? If not, why not? I “ei gaee a 30 - everlasting repeat R 2 se ’ : , yusiness. $3.00 brings wrote you two letters that were returned. teed 6-fen ee Each basinees, | = dl brings ; How in heck do you expect to get any : ment Price in cons Gtasien tan: Se Sample, Dozen Lots ....-- ; Dike, ; i news?” our sure-fire selling fi ug Plans. Masterlite retails at 50 Sells on a Flash ; JEFF DAVIS, “king of the hoboes”, has STRAP WATCH. = N's Semeniivetion Gh oer : returned to his home in Cincinnati, and ion shape, al ra 1 100% profit. Va will remain with his family until next aon pool h ads Ba. July, when he will address the American : 60 » 4 ey val y- AVE aves your order now husband locked up here. What shall I Full Line of . P 110- E ad St do with him?” Mrs. Davis, who had been ‘ MASTERLITE MFG. co. 1s Seni! talking to Jeff only a few hours earlier, High-Grade replied: “Keep the husband you've got. The one I have suits me all right.” The Watches King of the Hoboes is a life member of i the Butchers’ Union, Louisville, Ky.; - e Barbers’ Union, No. 900, New York; Send for Our Latest Bargain Catalogue TAPESTRY Watchmen’s Union, Cincinnati; Painters’ Union, Bowling Green, Ky., and the e SPECIAL.... Weiees Cvon, San Francisco. Me is | GREAT EASTERN WATCH CO., 88 Prince Street, © New York, N. Y. Bh agg a also editor of The Picket, which has just ‘ Indiana, Pa. opened a battered old trunk along the sidewalk of one of the business streets in the city. From it he took scores of little me the card, I asked him: ‘What does Ned House knows the joke will be on the FR ONv> NOt DIsAN TOF F : dancing dolls, made with his own hands. this mean?’ He said: ‘There’s going to ctier fellow at an early date. He is i He cried his wares and the shoppers be big doings over in the hollow, and singing a new song, Consolation!” j stopped, looked and bought. Even pass- we want all of you fakers to come down ing police officers did not see Marnon, ap- and get your share of the coin.’ I said E. W. W HIT. AKE R shoots from Colume- f parently unmindfful of the city ordinance to him: ‘See here, Mumza Bumza, I am bus, O.: “The holiday season is about which requires a license for selling on not in that category. I am not the kind over and I am glad to say that business the streets.” of fish you are capable of catching.’ Was fine with me. I put out more pens ) ——- When I came to question him, I found the here than I did with the big store IT had c. A. STAHL pipes from Terre Haute, poor bird didn’t mean it as I thought. in Cincinnati last Christmas You muy Salesmen! Ind.: “The season is at an end, and here He simply didn’t know the meaning of remember, I had some store in Ciney, Atiostt Ach -kwriterat every- neice Aa then aes ¢ 3 + ae es alt} oe -_ ‘ : od y's pric Ils for $12.50, Does are the res Monday I got up late, the word faker, altho he was responsible aitho I believe my bally was stronger to moret ian larger machines cos t- result of attending a very select night for the printing. I told him to get him- hold the crowd here. The cops are won- [2 ae Our salesmen tap o ® . a . a sie aning up party Opening, I playel my _ self- self a dictionary and study out the dif- derful here. They didn’t care if I blocked Aen player, and was interrupted by a phone ference between fakers and fakirs, crooks the sidewalk to the middle of the street. The A t nold Featur es call from Bill Merriam and the company, and honest men, magicians and hoaxers, I have the finest trained ape I ever saw. |% Handsome nickel plated ala- ring me to attene y cnecrial eetine o an J . es s ee epee ae ' Se ss am , o} minum. king ne rd ‘ se 1 al meeting on and when he addresss da man as ‘faker H doe what we intreduce as the ]3, Light weight. Easy to op- new ‘ p unning a med. show. or ‘fakir’ again, to spell the word.” Charleston dance Jocko holds a pen in erate. Accepted and met the Princess and her one paw and the box in the other, draws a. Pristoand catecharactere te Company at ;: otel Bill Merriam had a tip of from 100 to 150 me ple and holds 5. 1ited capacity. Low cost, ‘amt ted . r af a eee _ = — 7 we9 2 } } , . asy to ink completed a s ev of a number of towns . ; > PR “w : ‘ spellbour it} iis anim hey : in Tl : he ; ze oe . 2 f t per PITC HMEN ARE NI MEROl =» in a d pe re Sy l b ind. Ww th thi anim ul they 6. Guarantees i for 5 years. Nothing to get out of order ' ini subr ed his report, with around Tampa, Fla., I. W. Hightower in- re bought pens all last week, weather [eree SAMPLE OFFER! Salesmen! Here's the bigest selling mlans for or rat 7 t+ + oming 720 ee . ‘ P . bs aad ; » ¥ » vey prow " o ra « derful o un th ve “ . egg s in the « ning year. forms in a pipe from that city. He says: being in my favor. Will close here reer St Pe yout Pes yes. Wonawen seta om we ies ; a ; ecretary, read “A large number of pitchmen are win- F? say night. Am jumping to New |THE ARNOLD CHECKWRITER CO., Inc., Dept 2 ene yearly r | statement. Our sur- tering in Florida this year. We had a Orleans, where my sister, with her race FLT. RNC IOAN plus wv n to be the biggest in our funny incident to start the new year with, horses, has arranged a department store mee a voted ¢ » d clare an extra The joke is on Ned House. They were demonstration of pens, perfume and a SEEDS SEEDS SEEDS a lend before adjournment it was holding ‘amateur night’ at the Franklin mew chocolate bar, which Effie is under 12',¢ A PACKAGE. Sample Package, 35¢. voted ' operate all our own medicine Theater. There was quite a list of con- Contract to place on the market for one — package contains 10 packets of a ee " had a testants. Somebody gave the announcer of the large che colate con panies i Pe amount. me, pack a Ow mag A. Bese mplete 1 > Plantation, Ned's name, and the announcer shouted: to see Sid Sidenberg and the missus on Premiums in stock. Write ‘for Catalogue. 25 f dough were ‘Our next entertainer will be Ned House, Our ‘arrival there. Regards to all the post required op all shipments. PROMPT SE- we went over doing a female impersonation.’ Ned, not boys in fhe racket and wish a wonderful ?, = year knowing hia mame had been handed in, season tr 1987 to all.” Southern Distributing Company g his nam 1ad been handed in, all. 409 W TENN P t kin May was dumfounded Joining in the ap- — 1 oe ' Ps a a } ‘ < wna i ss oa liitiiaces - at ‘ estaren ry *‘rices subgect to change wit t notice. eep the heading, “Great Pp, ' I Rehnaa ~ plause and calling for Ned’s appearance WELL, BOYS, the greatest Christmas ‘er future reference. : rg, rea ter as : were Razor Riley, Doc Brown, John Cole I ever spent was right here,” Dr. T. A. TALES QF THE ROAD fi ieee lit s, D: n Ro senthal, Sullivan, Jack Dot, Smith pipes from Franklin, Té nn., where ager “ dlerticedeam n a - Charles Beauchamp and Mrs. Beauchamp, he has been spending the holidays with ad while I « Aa ea ie I ( an n, A. E. Batson and Jerry Rus- Dr. B. W. Ward and family. “Altho it . a ying a i x - sell The audience was in a roar of rained every dav. it a ’ , tural fair in Maine, a young fellow laughter. The pitct a “itm : tins oc every Cay, It didn’t keep us from SELLING SUPREME SHIRTS ae up to my booth and espe : re h pi ymen iad the vest running the four cars to Nashville, shop- Our plan will make you a oe ‘ anty fe nd handed me |] 1 of their season. With all these ping and sightseeing We had a Chris pendent. No experience ner* a biotter. On one de w printed, ushers in Flo sida. the people here mas tree that reached the cel : at sary, Get in the big, moved ‘Fakers, Attention!’ Then the card we wil rtainiy hat thi eet gere ths ached the ceiling, and it class. Others are doing it. We te ein ite oben gare will cert ainly ave something to write wa loaded not only with presents ex- start you iin ¢ t locatic 7 ere a with. The boys here all look prosperous, changed here but gifts from various SUPREME SHIRT CO., it ot of jack could be accumulated It wa and, no doubt, closed tl old year with 1 bers of the , a 276-G Sth Ave., New York City. 1. l a Se ld ye witl members » professio *hri ac the introductory line, however, that had a smile.” I. W. supplements his pipe with Day we kept ope : house po, retagte m my attention. Whe S gaz: ande —— , oor 7 : sy ta we were ya hen this gazabo handed a postcard on which he says: “Looks like surprised by the great number of visitors "® ‘= “werd” Saulesure”™ © ae . _ ee ) } — - "th — a oa R . - - . ae i ee hove | P , S ae ee ‘SP 4 : : Le ay - : J be ! a ments of Cincinz — | | y a Le sensations wherever d i f “J ‘ tant reorders prove “aa? | | nui __ To incrorluce them to you we ' : HT oe Tl ST * j INE TAPESTRY for only j | —T| vg || = FEET ee ee | ,] — S iss 332 framing, le rur . for Met, , P) . 3 $3738 ¥ ’ Nn et, ad + — ig RSS. a" < ee | ia i ,
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The Billboard, Jenuary 15, 1927 1927 BARGAINS who accepted the hospitalite of Dr. Weard. Even the colored element found their way J J Brennan to the back door, where remembrances aoJdt ' were handed out to them. The table , ¢ groaned with holiday viands. Eighteen i Chicago, il. were seated. Toa‘ts were proposed to | the honor guests. Hot Springs, Ark., has oO At oO ; WRITES: been selected for the 1927 celebration, rder nce | where all will be the guests of Dr. Smith Phete Rings, reg- Medenne Photo ; “In 12 hours I sold and wife in his new home, which will be ular $18 Gross, re- Rings,. reg ular f 46 sets.” completed by that time. with Views. Sample orders must n make money Pipes. and many oth be paid in full in ; . make it easy so you ee > ors a pe = po howd Our agents easily average to ¢ . 7 D id F . jay from the start, You get territory you ommiuttee °o ecide on Fair tant th PEO Oey GET washes and — ACE IMPORT SALES CO., 7-9 E. 20th St., NEW YORK “iairens scrubs, ‘ops, cieans walls and GRAND FORKS, N. D., Jan. 8.—De- eines, sweeps and does ‘five other things cision regarding the holding of a fair . rh eo here next summer, which was expected | MEXICAN ROSE Don’t wait, Start today and send coupon to be reached at a joint meeting of the §& . sy SOS : Over 100% /g Profit -_ Grand Forks Fair Association, the North . Ge.) | Mertin Buckley, New Yor y, writes. : Dey i } , ; ® ' ee : seis 95 sets.” Profit, $36.25. Dakota State Fair Association and the ; : j Wm. H. Burgan, Pa., writes: “I sold 36 Grand Forks County Agricultural So- ae . ‘ gets in eleven hours."* Profit, $52.20. ciety, was left to a committee composed J ; ; for full particulars. of Ralph Lynch, Arnold Berg and M. C. LT TANSNS ‘ (Cato dt line and mail eee). the menacopenseut’ aff the. Oui’ causation TO. aiuto aS LOVE aap eta eee aie sreseeeeceee J the management of the fair Association wy sik iosing hundreds of dollars in a Diamond when you can get the Ae? i ae : HARPER BRUSH WORKS at Fargo in an effort to co-operate with 4¢o9r2/100th thecost? To get the namesof Gem-lovers everywhere and tell them abouta Marvelous 6 3d Street, Fairfield, tows. . that city on the time for the exposition. 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ee he OP 86 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Detroit Shrine Annual Circus —_——— Only the Finest Acts Obtainable Will Be Presented at Feb- ruary Show DETROIT, Jan. 8.—The annual Shrine Circus, sponsored by Moslem Temple, will be held in the State Fair Colieeum, Feb- ruary 7 to 19, according to Tunis F. Stin- son, chairman of the committee. A num- ber of the 51 acts on the program have been contracted for, and the entire pro- gram will be completed in the very near future. Among the headliners will be May Wirth, world-famed equestrienne ; Lillian Leitzel, the Davenports, the Nel- son Family, and Shorty Flynn, with his 30 clowns. Three rings will be set up. Games of chance and raffles will be taboo. Both matinee and evening performances will be given to 18,000 seats, including boxes. As usual, several thousand or- phans will be the guests of the Shrine at one of the matinees, when candy, pea- nuts and popcorn will be distributed. Shrine Circus headquarters have been established at the Masonic Temple. Orlando To Have 1927 Radio and Motor Show ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 7.—Plans are be- ing formulated by the Orlando Automobile Dealers’ Association for the annual Radio and Automobile Show, week of January 31. In conjunction with the show will-be the radio display. It is the intention of the dealers to install two broadcasting tubes, which will work in connection with the loeal stations in broadcasting each evening's program. A special program of high-class artistes, to- gether with an orchestra, have been en- gaged, along with other amusement fea- tures. Local dealers have engaged the services of three promoters in this line of work, Chases, Brownell, and Smuckler Company, to assist them in putting over the show. A queen of the Automobile Show will be selected, and ““Miss Orlando” will be crowned queen of the Radio Show. automobile Cincinnati Automobile Show The demand for display purposes at the Cincinnati Auto Show, Janmary 15 to 22, by dealers, has been so great that Music Hall, with the largest floor space in the Ohio Valley, is not sufficient to meet. it, and several dealers have been asked to decrease their space requirements, accord- ing to directors of the Cincinnati Auto- mobile Dealers’ Association. The asso- ciation is in favor of the remodeling of Music Hall to provide more space for future industrial shows. American Bowling Congress CHICAGO. Jan. 9.—A determined effort is being made to bring the 1928 American Bowling Congress to Chicago. and for that purpose a delegation will attend the annual A. B. C. meeting t Peoria in March, with inducements. Prominent bowling men of the city will hold a special meeting this month, when a booster committee will be appointed and arrangements made to start a came paign to secure the classic. Grand Rapids Pure Food Show GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 8.—C. A. plenty of Bell, who was connected with the late Henry B. Marke in exposition work. has been engaged to direct the Food Show here February 21 to 26, in the Waters Klingman Exposition Building It is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers’ Protective As- sociation. Moose County Fair BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 7.—Baltimore Lodge No. 70, Loyal Order of Moose. is making preparations to stage a County Fair in the main auditorium of M rose Temple soon. ‘The program will include exhibits, free attractions, concessions and such attractions that go to make a fair Elks’ Indoor Bazaar NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ar} J —Argenta Lodge of Elks of this cit: sponsoring an Indoor Bazaar, whicl be directed by Harry A. Rose, a ted by Doc Cal Hicks, outdoor howma The event will be held January 17 to 22 oy Novelty Indoor Circus SPECIAL EVENTS Trade Shows, Celebrations, Benefits, Etc. Conducted by A. HOMER CLARK—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. ——$——————So—w Miami Police Circus Opens to Capacity Crowd MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 7.—The Miami Police Circus, directed by J. M. Hathaway, opened last night to capacity It will continue to January 15, inclusive. So- ciety was well represented opening night. The Dutton Attractions furnished 14 of the 21 acts. The Dutton Equestrian Re- vue was the feature attraction. Carl Lauther, Dick Hartwick and the Walter Beckwith side shows went big, as well as the Royal Elephant act. Among other acts were Nellie Jordan, assisted by Clown Pewee; Dan Mitchell, Joe Howard, Chas. Nelson, Chick Reed, Marion Wallick, Rube Delroy, Mickey Blue, Billy Henderson, clowns; Ernesto Kadel, trapeze; Idah Delno, balancing; Barney Google and Spark Plug; Vivian De Vere, aerialist; Charlin Sisters, equilibrists; Burlesque Boxing Bout; Rhoda's High-School Ponies, and Brownie, the riding bear; Merwin’s Comedy Mules, Aerial Kadels, Biggerstaff ; Marion Troupe and Leo and Ruth, acrobats; Muggins, giant pachyderm; Jargo, the wonder pachyderm; Pewee and Howard, acrobats; Royal Menage Horses, ridden by Misses Barlow, Royal and Clarke; Fortuna Sisters; Clowns, Pageant of Progress and Dutton’s Comedy Riding Surprise, introducing Vera Bruce. W. McK. Bausman was director of publicity and Officer Frank Leavitt was the official announcer. John G. Robinson was equestrian di- rector, assisted by Rhoda Roval and James Dutton. Proceeds go to the Pen- sion Fund of the Miami Police Depart- ment. Various Organizations To Hold Fraternal Fair WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 6.—Prob- ably the most interesting strictly local entertainment event for 1927 in the Na- tion’s Capital will be the fifth annual Fraternal Fair atthe Arcadia Auditorium February 12 to 19. More than a dozen fraternal and civic organizations have signified their willingness to take part Half of the exhibit space has been dis- posed of. These will be taken by local business houses and concessionaires. Beauty. baby and popularity contests will be held. Minneapolis All Set For Winter Sports Week MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. §.—The finishing touches are being put on the program for the city’s fourth annual Winter Sports Week, January 15 to 23, with events plarined that are expected to attract more than 106,000 persons. The program includes toboganning, skiing, ski runs, hockey, ice-boat racing, snowshoe hikes, snow modeling and ice and snow carnivals. Twin City Auto-Radio Show MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6.—The 20th an- nual Twin City Auto and Radio Show will be held in the Overland Building, located midway between Minneapolis and St. Paul, February 5 to 12, inclusive. There will be a display of radio equip- ment, sponsored for the first time by the Northwest Radio Trade Association. The entertainment program _ will include dancing, music, and a presentation of The Art of Dressing, a fashion feature, produced by two local stores. The Royal Hungarian Orchestra, of Bucharest, will be the principal musical feature. It will play under the direction of Michael Jaima. Cato’s Vagabonds will supply the music for the ballroom. Canton Shrine Tumdrums Plan To Stage Circus CANTON, O., Jan. 7.—Charles Siegrist, manager of the Charles Siegrist Troupe of Aerialists, with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Combined Shows, is acting as manager-director of an Indoor Circus, under auspices of the Canton Shriner Tumdrums, the drum and bugle unit of the Shrine, which will be staged here the week of March 7. Mr. Siegrist is at work on tentative plans for the big event. This is Mr. Siegrist’s home town. Poultry Show —-- MAMMOTH SPRINGS, Ark., Jan. § — The first annual Poultry Show of the Fulton County Poultry Association will be held here January 22. More than $250 in prizes will be awarded. Plans are being considered to combine the Poultry Show with the annual Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Reunion, August of each year. New York Poultry Show The 38th annual exhibition of the Madison Square Garden Poultry Show was held at Madison Square Garden, New York, January 5 to 9, said to be the best in all respects in the history of the oldest organization of the kind in the world. Woman's World’s Fair Dates Set CHICAGO, Jan. 6.—The Woman's World's Fair dates have been set for May 19 to 27, inclusive, except Sunday, and for the first time the Coliseu will be used. George Bass was elected chairman of the board of directors. Miss Helen M. Bennett remains as managing director. Playing Moose Circus A communication from Harry Daven- port reports he Played the Moose Indoor Circus at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., December 31 to January 10. He is booked for Knights of Pythias Indoor Circus, at Nanticoke, Pa., January 12 to 26. ice that cannot be beat. E. A. HOCK CO., - _ Bazaars—Carnivals—Celebrations _ W e carry an extensive line of merchandise suitable for your Concessions. Furnish you with wheels, paddles, etc. Write for catalogue and consignment terms. 171-177 No. Wells St., Chicago | Our prices are right with serv- | } Wanted Ladies’ Orchestra, Singers, I'layers. State your lowest. Send photos. C. A All mail answered and photos returned Wanted GRAND RAPIDS FOOD SHOW WEEK FEBRUARY 21. Dancers, Comedians, Hawaiian Troupe, Novelty A - BELL, 341 Houseman Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. Wanted ets, Stilt Walker, Strolling WANTED CIRCUS ACTS For Second Annual American Legion Indoor Circus and Merchants’ Exposition, New Bern North Carolina. Six days, February 14 to 19. Bach, Trip Williams and Bernice. let me hear from you at once. inclusive, in the new $150,000 clubhouse, chestra. Must work in tuxedos. Write or wire R. B. DARKES, New Bern, N. C. Notice—Vernetta Clark, Parentos. Helen Want Red Hor Jazz Or- Now Being Organized NEW YORK, Jan. 5.—The following carnival men are organizing a Novelty Indoor Circus: Jack N. Weinberg, Capt Harry Perry, Arthur (Obbie) Wellin, Fa- ward Reines and Al (Blutch) Coope: who will direct the publicity. The or. ganization will be known as the Man- hattan Entertainers’ Bureau, with offices at 201 West 49th street. They expect to stage a number of indoor circuses in ball- rooms thruout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, playing week stands. The first unit is expected to open in this city week of January 24. The show is being routed for eight weeks. The firm recently staged its initial offering at the Savoy ballroom, uptown, which it states was a success. held in: Complete Lines of Paper for All SPECIAL EVENTS INDOOR CIRCUSES MINSTRELS BAZAARS AUTO SHOWS STYLE SHOWS CORN SHOWS DAIRY SHOWS ETC. Twenty-Four-Hour Service on Type Posters. Dates, Cards, Maslin Banners, Fibre Signs and Dodgers. THE DONALDSON LITHO co. LIFE OF THE PARTY ‘e - wd F, © A % a oot SERPENTINES, Faney Paper Crepe Hats. Gross ......... $4.59 Toy Balloons, Large Size. 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NG! HAND-PLAYED Yb est 1927 Models Hiere’s the 1—New alr blower, ball bearing, does not throw oil, les 2—Direct pressure whistles pull’’ action that 5—Patented brake and stack. worth in use Plays deliveries. Muscatine Z ANGLEY CO. lowa KL dhddddeenn The Billboard, January 15 1927 87 GO CALLIAPHONE ana CALLIOPE PRICES = $8795 AUTOMATIC RIDES—SHOWS PARKS—FAIRS FOR 60 DAYS ONLY This means thousands of dollars’ saving to showmen this season. Lat- does not strike keys automatically or by hand Mack Hale Productions ; Stage Circus at Joplin JOPLIN, Mo., Jan. 8.—Arrangements are all completed for the opening of the us and Exposition at Memorial Hall, iarvy 10 to 15, under direction of the Mack Hale Productions. Decoration of the streets and the hall has been com- pleted. while Ben H. Voorheis, in charge nce promotions, has brought to a s successful “Miss Joplin” contest. {mong the acts engaged are Marchetta, v ta Clark Duo, the Pete Carnalla | the Hamilton Trio, the Myers Duo, Le with Puneh and Judy; Julian ducing clown, and Segar's Eight- Piece Orchestra. Grey and Mr. Jones, who worked e program at Joplin, have gone to Fort Smith, Ark., to start on the pro- , for the Police Relief Circus, to be i there February 7 to 12. 41 S Cole has clofed with the show enter business at Springfield, Mo. Cir Own Your Own Home Expo. To Be Held Elizabeth. N. J. ELIZABETH, N. J., Jan. 4.—The an- nual Own Your Own Home Exposition will be held in the Armory week of Feb- t under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. Local merchants will participate exclusively. Bert Ibber- son, “the man who never smiles”, will have concessions, this making his third annual appearance there. Many Conventions MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 7.—Sixty- two important conventions, including 13 national, 15 regional and 34 State, have been booked for Minneapolis for 1927 by the conventions department of the Civic and Commerce Association It is esti- mated these gatherings will bring 35,000 people to the city. It is anticipated that at least 50 more conventions will be scheduled during the year South Jersey Air Circus Planned by Aviation Club CAMDEN, N. J., Jan. 8.—The South Jersey Aviation Club is making plans to celebrate its first anniversary, the event to be held at the Camden Armory, Febe Tuary 14 to 19. Special features will be me *-o-round and a Ferris wheel. Other amusements will be furnished by the Akamee Shows of Camden. It is also Planned to have Capt. Eddie Ricken- backer make the opening address. A Fashion Show will be staged. Billposters’ Union To Confer With Circus General Agents CHICAGO, Jan. 10.—The Billposters ‘nd Billers’ Union has arranged for a committee to hold a conference with Feneral agents of all circuses at the of- fices of President John Jilson, of the 1 A. B. P. & B., in the Garrick Theater Building, January 17. The purpose of © conference is to fix an agreement for the season of 1927. An agreement cover- 'ng a longer period is not improbable. Iowans To Celebrate LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8.—The Towa As- ciation of Southern California will hold Its annual Iowa Picnic at Lincoln Park February 26. xX 4—Patented simple tacuum system 6—All metal pneumatics Order now—immediate KLLLMdddddbddddbdddiiaaiaaacauadadcaccazrzarcazacccnr patented features no other can supply: s noise, less power. stronger, more volume, sweeter t ne. 3—**Easy Over $500,000 OUTFIT $1395 PAINTED COMPLETE Wddaaddaddaaiidsdtidstidddbddiddddddde 8 HEY-DEYS Averaged $34,000 Each during a dull season _ That's the record made by Bert Earles’ 8 Hey-Deys. Reports from all other Hey-Deys show practically the same earning capacity. Nearly everybody knows the Hey-Dey—admitted by operators and riders to be the greatest flat ride ever conceived. It's a twisting. twirling riot of action that draws the crowds, rides ‘“em—and rides ‘em again. The 1927 Hey-Dey has been strengthened and im- proved, making it a better machine than ever before. Orders are spring delivery. now and reap the rich reward MANUFACTURERS OF a that - Hey-Dey’ : Magic Carpet Over-the-Jumps Caterpillar | Fun-on-the-Farm North Tonawanda - $1.000,000 Civic Auditorium Planned for Seattle. Wash. SEATTLE. Wash., Jan. 6—After sev- eral years of planning and hoping, Seat- tle’s ambition to have a Civic Auditorium is belleved te be about realized. Oppor- tunity will be presented at the March election to authorize a bond issue of $900,000, which amount, added to the Osborn Fund of $105,000, will make the $1,000,000 needed to finance the project. The city already owns 11 acres of ground, which will afford a site for the auditorium. This ground was purchased two years Dey owners. —send for it. SPILLMAN ENGINEERING SLOT MACHINES MINT VENDERS AND OPERATORS’ BELL MACHINES. Se, 10a, 25c Styles. Also have warge variety le Types use 0 BANNER SPECIALTY COMPANY, (Removed From 608 Arch S¢reet 1530-1532 Parrish St., taken for Get yours in being 1927 will present Hey- Literature is free CORPORATION MANUFACTURERS New York VERY BEST PROFITS OBTAINED THRU THE BANNER Magnifying glass prevents slugs Write r wire Philadelphia, Pa. ago at a cost of $168,000. The Chamber of Commerce has given its approval te the bond plan. Winter Carnivals ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 7.—Winter car- nivals are scheduled to be held in a num- ber of Minnesota cities during this month and next. St. Cloud will stage its ice earnival January 13 and 14; Duluth’s Winter Frolic Week, the second of its kind there, will be held February 14 to 19; while Virginia's three-day affair is set for February 21 to 23.. a STREET AUTO PARADE New York Office Callers NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Among the re- cent callers at the New York offices of The Billboard were the following: IRENE AND LOU Cc. DELMORE, of the Sells-Floto Circus Side Show. W. C. RICHARDS, of Richards Bros.’ Circus, playing in the South. BENNY L. BURSE and wife, Coney Island. J. W. (PADDY) CONKLIN, of the Conklin & Garrett Canadian Shows. GEORGE BARTON, of Barton Bros.’ Circus, playing Keith vaudeville. ELMER I. BROWN, representative for C. W. Parker in the East. JOSEPH DALY, illusion show manager of South Beach, Staten Island. MME. VALTY, of Valty’s Horses. JACK CODY, cowboy, of Oklahoma. ANDREW DOWNIE, of Downie Bros.’ Circus. MATTHEW J. RILEY, of the Matthew J. Riley Shows. JOSEPH BASILE, conductor of the Madison Square Garden Band GEORGE DEAR, of Coney Island. A. LL (HAPPY) GOODWIN, of Gus Hornbrook’s Rodeo Revue, playing Keith vaudeville. EDWIN A of New York. ERNEST H. ROBBINS, formerly with the Morris & Castle Shows, now vaude- Ville house manager. FRED G. WALKER. distributor of per- fume products. located in Boston. J. A. MOORE, well-known pitchman of West 42d street. New York DAVID RELINFANT, with Bros.’ side show last season. DR. 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ei 88 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 z DEATHS in h@PROFESSION ALGER—Mrs. Mary, mother of Hazel Alger, of the vaudeville team of Alger, Fine and Caporal, died January 3 in Corbin, Ky. BALDW!N—Walter, 76, pioneer stage director, died January 4 at St. Paul, Minn. IN LOVING wenony MY BELOVED ROSE BARLOW Who passed away three years ago, January 3, 1924, Missed by us all, but corgotten by none. CARL H. BARLOW. BROWN—“Big Ben”, 78, husband of Marie Loftus and father of Cecilia Loftus, now touring in America, died re- cently at a nursing home in London, England. He began his professional career with the Christie Minstrels, where his commanding stature earned for him the sobriquet of “Big Ben”. Burial took place at Tooting Cemetery. BROWN—E. A., well-known outdoor showman, died recently at Rockford, Ill. A letter addressed to Mr. Brown will be forwarded to his adopted son if he will communicate with Henry Bashaw, 250 Broad street, Lake Geneva, Wis. BURROUGHS—Charles, for many years a concessionaire at the Ohio State fair, died at a hospital at Columbus, O., January 6. “COHEN—Isaac, 53, known to the older Cincinnati generation as doorkeeper of the old Kohl & Middleton Dime Mu- seum of that city, died January 3 at his home in Norwood. CUMMING—Victor, 68. father of Dorothy Cumming, film actress, died sud- denly at his home at Culver City, Calif., December 27. His death was due to heart disease. DAVIS—Theo. C., member of Bill- posters and Billers’ Local No. 3, Pitts- burgh, Pa., died December 28 in the Braddock Hospital of that city. DETTERER—Mrs. J. P., 69, mother of Gabe Detterer, of the Ringling-Barnum Circus, died January 6 at her home at Willshire, O Mrs. Detterer was well “known among the circus people, meeting them from year to year when she made annual visits to her son. Funeral was held January 8 from the home, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Baltzell. FEATHER—Chief Eagle, 55, ex- performer, died December 26 at the Masonic Hospital in Chicago. He was formerly wit h Princess Juanita and Com- pany. The burial was at Mt. Hope. FRANCIS—Fred, 42, English variety agent, died recently in London. For a long time he was associated with the Tom Pacey Agency before setting up in busi- ness on his own account, SSOnGE—Mre. Theresa, 45, an ac- tress, died suddenly in an apartment in ene " York January 4. GOLD —Lena, 58, nonprofessional, mother of Paddy Gold, for the past three years with George L. Dobyns’ Free Car- nival Show, and formerly burlesque tab. comique, die@d December 13 of cerebral hemorrhage in New York. She leaves her husband, Henry, and another son, Samuel, both concessionaires. The late Louis Gold, one of the organizers of the Hebrew Actors’ Union, was a brother. She was barted in the Montifiore Ceme- tery, Long and “GREGORY—W. H., of New York, i er 31 at Los Angeles, Calif. Hh had cared as stage manager under Her sr and Charles Frohman, and was recently with Oliver Morosco on the Coast IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MY DEAR HUSBAND, EDWARD A DOC) HOWARD Who passed away January 13, 192 MRS. EDWARD A. HOWARD. HOLVEY Grant, 53, well-known horse trainer f e Ringling Bros.’ Cir- at Tama- WORLD-WIDE SERVICE (No matter where death may occur | Call-TRAFALGAR 8200. § ~ FRANK-E-CAMPBELL — "She Funeral Church'Inc.{won sectanian} Broadway at 60 th Street, N.Y. is Company, died Jan qua, Pa., at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Davies. Mr. Holvey, who traveled extensively and in charge of the fine show horses of the circus, was taken ill more than a year ago, and three months ago came to live with his sister. Besides, his sister, he is survived by his brother, Frank Holvey, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. JACKMAN— William Y., 62, pro- er of country an da beach clubs in Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo, died “suddenly in his office in Chicago January 4, supposedly of apoplexy. JOY—Clara E. widely known as a pianiste and ,teacher a generation ago, died recently at her home in Bangor, Me. Miss Joy began her studies in Boston under B. J. Lang, and later appeared in Bangor as soloist with the old Penobscot Musical Association. Towards the end of her career she suffered an injury to one of her hands, which forced her to give up public appearances, but she continued to teach. LEW!IS—Irving J., 66, former man- aging editor of The New York Morning Telegraph, died suddenly at Los Angeles, January 5, at the home of his twin sister, Mrs. Frank Bartlett. McCOY—Sam, trombone player with the Delmar Qualitv Shows, died suddenly January 4 at Batson, Tex. He had been employé¢d with that organization for the past 11 months. His home was in Lae fayette, La. MEIKLEJOHN—R. S., 49, died re- cently in London, England. For a period of 25 years he was connected with the Moss Empires Theater as stage manager. Interment took place at City Road Ceme- tery, Sheffield, England. MULROY—Mrs. Jeremiah, 74, mother of Steve Mulroy, of Mulroy, McNeece and Ridge, recently died suddenly in Cincin- nati. MURPHY—“Peg”, well-known con- cessionaire, having followed fairs with concessions for some years, died recently Mm in Madison, Wis. A sister, Mrs. Kate Burke, resides in California. Interment took place at Highland. PAYNE—Charles, 59, general man- ager and treasurer of the Leroy Theater Company, Pawtucket, R. I., died January 5 at his home, 9 Belmont street, Paw- tucket. Déath was attributed to heart trouble. Funeral was held January 7, with burial in Swan Point Cemetery. PERKINS—Mrs. Blanche O'Connell, wife of John Perkins, Terre Haute, Ind., singer and comedian, died recently in that city. Mr. Perkins has a part in the Paul Ash Shows, Chicago, and a party of 30 prominent members of the Chicago the- atrical and musical world, including Paul Ash, Dorothy Jordan, Ruth Etting, Peggy Vernier, Uncle Bob of Radio Station KYW, and Bert Tucker, son of Sophie Tucker, chartered a car and attended the funeral, which was held at St. Benedict’s “eee ICHARDS—Mrs. Waldo (Gertrude E. Moore), widely known as a reader and interpreter of poetry and compiler of several anthologies, died January 7 at Baltimore, Md. IN MEMORIAM FRANK L. ROOT Entered into eternal life January 926. “Counting each moment with ak ani the day when I’ll see you again.” HIS DEVOTED WIFE, ALICE. ROMAINE—Manuel, noted minstrel singer and vaudeville artiste, died Decem- ber 22 at the City Hospital, Quincy, Mass. For many years Mr. Romaine was fea- tured with minstrel organizations, such as Primrose & Dockstader’s. Since 1908 he was on the vaudeville stage. Due to ill health, Mr. Romaine did not appear ae 1926, his only public work being limited to recording for the Edison Phonograph Company at the New York studio His widow, who was Johanna Hutchinson, and three sons, survive. The family home is at 35 Bittern road, Adams Shore. The funeral took place December 27 at the Most Blessed Sacra- h, Hughes Neck, with burial in Ne alvary Cemetery. SCHILLER. —John, 58, one-time min- strel man, died suddenly at his home in Green Island, Albany County, N. Y., January 7. Donald Schiller, of Toronto, Can., is believed to be the only surviving relative. nt mde yure SMITH—William, member of Bill- posters and Billers’ Local No. 3, Pitts- burgh, Pa., died recently in that city after a lingering illness. He was well known thruout the country by members of the craft. STANTON—Frank L. 70, poct- laureate of Georgia, and newspaper man, died January 7 at his home in Atlanta, Ga. He was author of numerous widely known poems, including Mighty Lak a Rose, Just Awearyin’ for You and Lil Feller, some of which have been set to music. Besides his widow, Mr. Stanton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Percy A. McGahee; two sons, Frank J., Jr., and Val Stanton. Funeral services were held January 9 at the family residence. STENSON—James Patrick, 71, well known in theatrical circles for half a century, died January 5 at the home of a sister at Rochester, N. Y. For years he traveled thruout the United States and Canada with stock and dramatic companies, The funeral was held Jan- uary 8. STERRETT—Lee, actor, who for the last several years had been director of the St. Charles Theater Stock Compahy at New Orleans, La., died at Erie, Pa., January 3, after he had arrived to visit relatives. He will be remembered for his work as the sheriff in George Cohan’'s play, The Tavern. He also appeared in Seven Kevs to Baldpate and other Cohan plays. STIEBLER—Lena, 60, for 33 vears a member of the Peabody Conservatory faculty, died December 26 in Baltimore from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A large number of her former pupils have attained prominence in the musical profession. She was contralto soloist in the Zion Church, Baltimore, for many years, and was also active in vari- ous musical movements of the city. STORANDT—Alderman C. F., died recently at La Crosse, Wis. “Spike”, as he was knownn to the profession, was a champion of showfolks in the city council. TODD—Ernest O., 50, well known in Chicago and national musie circles, and director of the Hamilton Club Chorus of Chicago, and manager of the Oriental Quartet, died suddenly December 30 at his home in Chicago. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause of his death. He is survived by his widow, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held January 1, in Rosehill Cemetery Chapel. WALSH—William R., 52, for many years stage carpenter at several Albany theaters, including Proctor’s Harmanus- Bleecker Hall, the Capitol and the Grand, died at his home there recently. He was a member of the Theatrical Employees’ Union No. 14. He was born in Albany, N. Y., and is survived by his widow and one sister. WESTON—Louis, one of the pioneers of the penny arcade business in New York, and later a producer of vaudeville acts, died suddenly January 5, following an attack of heart disease. His son, Joe Weston, is now of Weston and Hutchins. WODDROP—c. W illiam, of Arcola, N. J., vice-president of the Columbia Phonograph Company of New York, died January 3 at Atlantic City, where he had zone to recuperate from an illness. His widow, Harriet Easton Woddrop, and a daughter, Margaret, survive. WRIGHT-_—Ivan L., 43, producer of New York Exchange, appearing at the Klaw Theater, New York, and other plays in Canada, died January 5 in New York after a short illness He conducted a theatrical agency in Toronto for several years, engaged in the insurance broker- age business in New York for a time, and re-entered the theatrical business three months ago. He is survived by his widow, Florence Wright, and two children, Blain and Bare. Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Church, New York, January 7. Burial took place in Toronto. MARRIAGES ALLEN-READING—W. J. Allen, of Nashville, Tenn., and Vivian Reading were marsied recently at the home of the bride’s parents in Nashville BAIRD-BATES — Jack Baird and Patricia Bates, both well known in tab- loid, were married recently BONNER - TURENNE — Joseph sonner, French organist, and Mile. Gene- vieve Turenne were married in Pari January 4. Mr. Bonner is organist in the Church of St. Eustache, Paris. BERG-ALMOND~— Pert Almond, a chorus girl with Mollie Williams’ bur- lesque aggregation, surprised her friends recently by announcing her marriage to Harold Berg, in advance of the Around the World Company. Nate Busby, of the Williams company, was best man. The wedding took place in Utica, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Hoff man, of Utica, CARTER-FLARITY—C. B. Carte: and Mrs, J. B. Flarity were married Jan- uary 1 at Pensacola, Fla. CHOTINER-CALHOUN—Alice (Cai. houn, motion picture star, and M © Chotiner, Los Angeles theatrical magnate were married at Ventura, Calif., on New Year’s Eve CRONIN-DECKER—Bobbe dancer in The Desert Song,at the Casino Theater, New York, and Colton Cronin, eretary of the Schwab & Mandel organ. zation, producers of the musical play, were recently married at Holy Trinity Roman,Catholic Church, New York CRUMP- DOWDREY — Beryl May Dowdrey, late of the Nap Company, und Rk. H. Crump, of British Columbia, Can. ada, were married recently at Port mouth, England. DE VINE-HARMON—Haze! Harmon and Lou De Vine, Dutch comique with the Smiles and Kisses Company on the Mutual Burlesque Circuit, were married December 16 in Buffalo. Kitty Warren was the maid of honor and Joe Lang was best man. EBLEN- DOBBEL—Laura Fern oe bel, cowegir! of the —s ll ran h, near Hayward, Calif.. and ‘an Eblen, of Fresno, Calif., a rodeo ee Aa wer married recently in Salinas, Calif. My Eblen has been a star performer the Hayward rodeos, HAISCH-UHL—Leo Haisch, stage manager at the Rivoli Theater, H ! stead, Long Island, N. Y., and Fred Uhl, member of Harry Ingalls’ é Girl Company, were married at Hemp- stead January 7. Mr. Haisch was - merly electrician of the White Cargo Company. They will make in Hempstead in their home - GROSSMAN — Rh ) da i 7rossman, nonprofessional, daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. and Harry D Gayety Theater, Minneapolis, were mar- ried January 9 at the Hotel, Chicago A dah at VOYTANCK — E in +. Hitchcock, manager of the Uni — tists’ Theat . Wash., and Li! Voytanck were married January 8, at Roseburg, Ore HUFFAKER-PECK—Frank Living- stone Huffaker, press representatis rf thee Daytona Beach Chamber of € merce and the Daytona Beach R . Board, and for years a well-known Flor- ida newspaper man, and May Peck, of Daytona Beach, were married December 31 at De Land, Fla., by the Rev. J. E Abbott. KLEIBER-GOODRICH—FErich Klei- ber, General Director of Music of the State Opera in Serlin, Germany ind Ruth Goodrich, of California, U. S. A, were married at Hamburg, December 28. LOW RIE-GAY-—Beatrice Gay, prima donna of the Wally Sharples Company, which recently headlined the Keith’s Georgia Theater, Atlanta, Ga., and Eddie Lowrie, singing tenor, who played Loew's Grand Theater, Atlanta, the ime week, were married during their encag ment at Atlanta by Judge E. D. ThoX in Fulton Superior Court MOYER-KLING—William Moyer, 4 featured dancer with the team of Gorman and Healy, and Ethel Kling, a nonprot sional, were married December 31 on [ stage of the Hippodrome, Chicago, be- tween the evening and midnight sh Grossman, of C! ro Hirsch, manager of the selden-Stratford r, Seattle Following the ceremony a-party for 6° actors and theater officials was given RASSMUSSEN-COKER - Victor b Rassmussen, head of the Effectiy 4 vertising Company, New York, and Eliz beth Coker, of Atlanta, Ga., a sister Sari Karenya, actress, were married J uary 4 at Port Chester, N. Y READING-HUNT—A. L. Reading, of the Tennessee Amusement Company, and Louise Hunt, daughter of Ro Hunt showman, were married ecembes »°? in Miami. Fila., the home of the bride's parents ROWE-DAVIS—George FE towe musician, and Marie Davis, nonpro! sional, both of Chicago, were married mber 31 in that city SPIEGEL-FOX—Heatrice Fox and Jack Spiegel, singers in The Desert Sond at the Casino Theater, New York, wet married recently in the Bronx Boroug! Hall WELLS-DAVIS - Charlie Wells, vi sudeville whisth Mrs. Anna Davis, psychic scientist were married recently in San Francisco - ceremony being performed by Justice the Peace Frank T. Deasy WILLIAMS-WILLIAMS — Geors® Williams, son of J. R. Williams, publisher The News-Banner, Murfreesboro, Teo" De “Whistling) Decker, | | : | | _ —“CtwisSsSCSCSCis , SC eeeessssssSsSSSSSsSC(Ct(‘(‘(‘(‘( Or ; i i . &J S| | | ,
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and Alma Jean Williams, Ziegfeld Follies be * and Miss Syracuse in the 1925 \t City beauty contest, were mar- ried recently. They are now on the Pa- Coast. WIMPFHEIMER-SELWYN — Flor- ence Bryan Selwyn, daughter of Mr. and Mr Maitland Goldsmith and niece of ads r Selwyn, playwright and producer, Harold D. Wimpfheimer were mar- i in the Crystal Room of the Ritz- Corlton Hotel, New York, January 4. The eeremony was performed by Mayor Walker COMING MARRIAGES Announcement is made of the coming of Naomj Aloha Pontiers, late Veaqagie and Jiggs Company, and ven Brodie, electrician and ] reman, which will take place ! ry 15 at the Peninsular Church, Beach, Fla After a week at h they will be at home at Ovama Apartments, Daytona Beach, t mainder of the winter uncement has been made of the marriage of Sollie Aberman snown as “Chicago Red” aronnd tops, and Bessie Samet of High N. C. BIRTHS n to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Natz, of ler Bros.’ 101 Ranch Wild West wintering At the City Hotel, Ill, recently, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gordon. » January 6, a girl. Mr Gordon the Hebrew comic with the k Company in Milwaukee to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hickerson, City, Mo., December 2 nd boy named Ivan Leon. Mr. Hick- 1 is a former black-face comedian i has just finished doing a bit with Sti to W. J, (Doc) and Mrs. Ralston, ember 4, a daughter. 19 pounds Mr. Ralston is 1 manager of the Imperial Ex- Rarberton. O De Clifford Hardy, son of the high-wire James E. Hardy, is the father of aby d rhter, Juene, born in Toronto, recently Mr. Hardy is treasurer Glaser Victoria Theater, " popular with dramatic I to Mr. and Mrs. Red Mack, Beau- Tex., December 23, a 7%4-pound has been named Marilyn utr i Mack The Macks are mem- f e Add Olympians, in stock Kyle Theater, Beaumont. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Cate, n, Mich., a dauchter weighing nine who has been named Barbara Cate is one of the three Cate xophonists, playing at the r, Jackson, for the past Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Mc- ittanooga, Tenn., January 4, Mr. McMahon is advance Miller Bros’ 101 Ranch Wild s W pound boy was born to Billy Steed at their home in Cin- December 30 Billy and Curlie known in tab. circles and the present featured comic with be'’s Midnight Frolics, play- tab. In and around Cincinnati. ner will be named Billy, Jr Mr. and Mrs. W. D, Swigert, d, oO nuary 6, a nine- rl Mrs. Swigert was formerly Russell, dancing wire performer. M iM Swicert have been with circuses, Mrs. Swigert as r and Mr. Swigert as Iper- privileges, etc. Mr. Swigert a travel salesman to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hofmann, 1, Tex. January 4, at the Hospital, a girl. DIVORCES re B Vizneau was granted a e from Margaret Vizneau in the Domestic Relatior s, Toledo, O., y 3. They were known to the rid as George B. LaRue and me e LaRue. Violet LaFrance, dancer with George Scandals, was granted a divorce in the Cireuit Court, taltimore, Decem- from Harry H. baFrance. Frawley. vaudeville actor was doa divorce in Chicago recently i his wife, Louise, also in vaudeville. William Leo Fitzgerald, formerly an actor, was granted a divorce decree ‘rom his wife, Frankie Heath, soubret, a Chicago court recently. Dramatic Stock Notes (Continued from page 28) ferson Theater, Portland, Me., is the ladies’ orchestra. The bill for the week of January 3 was The Humming Bird, Bessie Eyton scoring a big personal suc- cess in the title role. JAMES G. COOTS, leading man of the Forsyth Players, Forsyth Theater, At- lanta, Ga., closed with that company January 1. John Warner has been en- gaged to succeed him. A new leading woman has been engaged, Ellie Baker. Another new member is Helen Aubrey, character woman, who joined last week JAMES BURTIS. who has been to Des Moines, Ia., visiting Mrs. Burtis, arrived in Chicago one day recently and was im- mediate'y placed with the Evanston Stock Company. GEORGE KEPPIE, recently returned from a year’s visit to the Pacific Coast, fs in charge of affairs at the Empire Theater, Toronto. He chose as the first offering of his reign, opening January 3, The Ghost Train. ARTHUR BOUVIER, recently officiat- ing as director of the Jimmie Carroll Players, has been engaged to direct the new stock company at the Majestic The- ater, Elmira, N. Y. MANAGER BAINBRIDGE injected an additional note of realism in his pro- duction of Is Zat So?, at the Shubert, Minneapolis, by engaging Johnny Till- man, local pugilist, to play the role of Johnny Duffer, the fighter. The pugilist also directed the fight scene and rehearsed John Dilson, of the company, his op- ponent in the fight scene, in boxing. At the midnight New Year’s show Barrel of Fun, a dramatic and musical contest for amateurs, was heli, cash prizes be- ing awarded to the best actors, singers and dancers. ROBERT FAY has been engaged to play leads with the Horace Sisters’ Play- ers at the Majestic Theater, Waukegan, Ill. SUCCESS IS ATTENDING the new policy of presenting visiting stars sup- ported by a resident company at the Princess Theater, Toronto, Can. William Faversham’s second week was filled with the society comedy, Lord and Lady Algy. Laurette Taylor followed Mr. Faversham as visititng star. WILL AMSDELL, popular stage di- rector of the Pierre Watkin Playerg at the Egyptian Theater, Sioux Fal’s, N. directed the opening play for the Watkin Players at the Lyric Theater, Lincoln, Neb. After directing The Boomerang for that company, and his own company in Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm, when Saturday came Bill said he was tired. Both shows went over with a bang. TOMMY MARTELLE is playing a re- turn engagement at the Garrick Theater, Fond du Lac, Wis., this week, playing The Gay Young Bride. Mr. Martelle played Fond du Lac for his first engage- ment in late November with Some Girl and is also to use this play for his third engagement within the last nine months at the Majestic Theater, Waukegan, IIL. where he is to appear as guest star week of January 17. Both of these engage- ments are being played with the Sistare Players This makes Mr. Martelle’s seventh and eight engagements for Mr. Sistare since leaving the Chicago engage- ment in Some Girl last March. WALTER GILBERT, director of the Ralph Bellamy Players, Princess Theater, Des Moines, Ia., will be succeeded by Charles Phipps, widely Known director, Rexford Bellamy has announced. Gil- bert will direct a stock company at Long Beach, Calif. George Monroe Clark, sec- ond man, has left the company. THE AL SMITH PLAYERS, East End Theater, Pittsburgh, have become popular socially, according to report from that city, and during the Christmas holida:s were recipients of many fiattering at- tentions. Indications point to a long and Prosperous season. Pearl Hazelton, who joined eight weeks ago, is a strong fa- vorite with the stock fans. Underlined ettractions are Is Zat So, The Gorilla, What Price Glory and Rain. DETROIT, Jan. 8.—Holiday activities at the Bonstelle Playhouse included a party for orphans and crippled children Friday morning, December 81; a New Year celebration on the stage after the Friday night prfeormance, and the Play- house anniversary celebration all day January 1, followed by the meeting of The Billboard, January 15, 1927 89 the Guild Sunday afternoon. The special performance Friday morning for under- privileged children is the fourth of the kind sponsored by Jessie Bonstelle and Eugene Sloman. Gifts were distributed to the kiddies. THE SISTALRE PLAYERS, now in their 29th week at the Garrick, Fond du Lac, Wis., produced a play authored by Edward McArthur, a member of the com- rany. Just Country Folks is the title. Tt received flattering notices in the local newspapers. New York Events (Continued from page 29) makes each word clear and distinct. Mr. Gordon was heard in several groups of songs including The Dream from Manon and which he sang with much skill, also one of his own compositions, The Far- Away Bells, which was first sung by John McCormack in the Victor Hour re- cently, and after each group Mr. Gordon kad to give several encores. Nina Gor- con, singer as well as diseuse, is a very clever entertainer and was heard in a Coster Song as well as her interesting arrangement of the tune Three Blind Mice in the style of Liszt, Mozart, Rach- maninoff, Sousa and other composers, which brought rounds of applause then followed with impersonations Gertrude Lawrence, Irene Bordoni Harry Lauder, and each given very cleverly indeed and encores were de- manded and given. It was easy to tell which numbers on the program had been given over the radio as the audience promptly recognized their favorites with applause. The program was brought to a close with a group of duets by this decidedly entertaining duo of artists. Samuel Gardner, violinist, after an ab- sence of two years, returned to the New York concert stage in a recital in Car- negie Hall Wednesday evening, January 6. He offered the audience, which was not as large in size as his talent de- served, an evening of well-played violin music, and in opening the program w th Handel's Sonata in D-major immediately showed his scholarly technique and breadth of tone and justly earned the ap- plause which continued until he had re- turned several times to the platform. A Kreisler number, also Vieuxtemp’s Fan- tasia with piano arrangement by Mr Gardner, served to further demonstrate his skill and technique. Mr. Gardner should be heard from more frequently. Josef Adler at the piano provided exceed- ingly well-played accompaniments. Ruth Breton, young violinist, was heard in recital in Aeolian Hall Thurs- day evening, January 6, in a most ex- acting program ludi compositions by Vivaldi, Wieniawski, Turina, Kreisler and others. Ths young artist has a vanced far in th interpret and plays with a tone rich in color beauty and possesses techn'que w might well be envied by recitalists mu older in years than she The Vival Sonata as well as the Concerto by Wien/awski were played with much skill, clarity of tone and _ intelligence. The audience recalled Miss Breton time and acain after each number. Walter Golde provided his usual efficient piano accom- paniment. Shuberts Seek To Represent For- eign Composers (Continued from page 5) Shuberts told the European music men that they would pay them $100,000 an- nually for the sole performing rights in this country of their combined catalogs. Apparently when the time came for the ts the Shuberts Subsequently when signing of such contr did not work so fast en route back to France, the foreign rep- resentatives, thru their leader, radioed to the A. S. C. A. & P. to reopen negotia- tions and see if it wouldn't raise the ante. However, the remained firm, abroad resu'te el all pr organization fu cables from 1e offer from here to nts. This they ther, and sq far the are tl same as gn societies stil ke a Shubert deal. rican society will immediate’y arrange for suitable repre- sentat on in the f r European countries, W m Klein, &S rt attorney, said that an: ! vlong t! line was in at embryonic state and that the forn a ietv of their own was not contem Pp ed as vet Officials of the A. S. C. A, & P. are confident that the Shuberts will have a d.flicult time getting up an organe ization without years of proper founda- tion, also that the users of music have much European material in the public do- main free of charge, while a showdown as to which license to take can only re- sult in the most needed one being taken, which is the product of the popular and musical comedy writers of America. It is thought possible that the Shuberts may limit their license activities to radio stations only, thus being able to check up on the infringers by listening in. They have been seeking a radio station for some time. Drastic Penalties for Violators of Equity Shop (Continued from page 7) necessary to impose a serious penalty upon the actor for violation of working conditions or any of the Equity laws, according to Frank Gillmore, executive secretary of the association. Another resolution was passed by unanimous vote to the effect that hence- forth any member guilty of participating in a violation of the eight-performance clause shall be equally penalized with the managers. Heretofore, in the legiti- mate theater field, the manager has been the only one to be penalized, but the fla- grant and numerous violations of late have mad necessary such a_ ruling, that the clause may be fully upheld. The third question to come before the ; discussed for more than an hen returned to the council for consideration. It pertained to the recommendation that a rule be passed whereby mbers drawing a salary of over $50 should while drawing such sal]- tribute 25 cents a week to the Actors’ Fund, the money to be collected by the manager and forwarded to the Fund, and that members receiving $50 or less should ntribute 19 cents a week in the same manner. The resolution fur- ther recommended that the managers be made to charge against all free passes, except press passes, a tax of 10 per cent, to be turned over to the Actors’ Fund The general sentiment was that the asso- ciation was not yet ready for such a step and that it be further investigated by the council, a campaign of education on the subject to be promoted and then the question later be submitted to a refer- endum or another general meeting. About 1,000 members attended the meeting this afternoon. Frank McGlynn presided in the absence of John Emerson, the president, and William Carleton acted as recording secretary in the absence of Grant Stewart. Other executives on the platform included Frank Gillmore, Ethel Barrymore, John Drew, Edmund Breese, A. G. Andrews, Albert Brunins, Frederick Burt, Charles Dow Clark, Jef- ferson De Angelis, Augustin Duncan, Emma Dunn, Katherine Emmet, Sam Hardy, Paul Dulizell, Paul N. Turner, Dorothy Bryant, Paul Harvey, Richie Ling, Helen MacKellar, Elisabeth Risdon, Joseph Santley, Fritz Williams and Peggy Wood. An interesting sidelight of the meeting was the attendance of E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe, their first since that memorable meeting when the actors’ strike was declared and Sothern tried to persuade against it to a result of a deme onstration that threatened his life and limb. In place of the boos there were cheers this afternoon, and in place of throwing of missiles there was the hurling of a number of pretty speeches of wel- 4 Association Clears $5,000 PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 7.—When the final inspection has been made on the books of the Petersburg, Va., Fair it was found the association was $5,000 to the good and on the right side of the The admission was raised to 75 cents and 50 cents and the grand stand the same. W. T. Baugh, general manager, and the entire director force were well Pleased with the attendance, and all ecnnected with the 1926 fair made money. Wirth & Hamid furnished the vaude- ville acts and the George L. Dobyns Shows were on the midway. The Geo. L. Dobyns Shows returned after their fair tour to winter quarters at the Petersburg fairgrounds; also the Great Keystone Show is quartered here. Stuart Kollins Again Books Brockton for Wirth & Hamid ROSTON, Jan. $.—Stuart Kollins, New Fngland inager for Wirth & Hamid, ne., has a in booked the Brockton Fair for his firm. The deal was closed this week thru Joseph J. Cahill, director of amusements at Brockton, and the pro- gram of free acts to be supplied will include several newly imported attrac- tiona eh es ee ; : : : ‘he | ‘he ff | ter | in- | al- | <; . te, | er, : | in, | in. iy, ity ay nd \N- on | ith ard | ; ar | re t | 4 = 10 I | ; | a he The r- Bor — rd | weig} | in wl ' r i | in | — & ee | E ne : id Le ; na , at : ‘ obese = = oe d ( | a | 1 Pe a 7 ‘orn Al | of : na : hd | . i . Po 7 | did not want t | mutual representat p n the past The f : have the option to! In *% ey _" +? ~) : 7 ; : | ! ye : er | 1 :
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Jack Cash, Billy Cook, Happs ' e oo . eRnseles arg Steen, Betty (L) Warner, ¥ Alexander, O. J **Baker, Mr. & lack, Mast (K) Brunk Cash. T. I Har ee Ph see Ean Steiner, Mrs. Helen _— = *Alexander, Arthur Mre M Blect -_ K)Beenk, Mer. & (S)Cessa Bees.” e*cook, C. Ge Oliver Nirs aH K yes a, tired *Stelle, Virginta Warner, Jean Jeam *Alezander, The **Baker. Emmett Bla kaller Maurice Brusle. aan —_ Castell Cres c -— : a Mildred Sterling, Loren . ‘ “Hat 3 } e ae —" F ello oley, W ‘Olle, iely en, i, ee ee oi Wee eee ee 2 Greet Segein, “WS Black " atk 32 Casto, Lowell” (Liven, ‘Ges Ir (KK Oleer rothy mn, en - ~ 2W) . " } ‘ - ! ®*Olson Euntce ™ *** Rose y w Stevens, Mrs. T. A. Warrer Mar ri (S)Ali, Slayman Raidwir Cur Rlacky M — . * Femi} **Cate, Mr. & Mrs. ‘>’ George M oa oa 1 mae .. irs. Joe “stewart, Eleanor Warren. tte i) aise, Slayman Rakin ‘ A Blackv a Buckland — y : Frank Cooper, Sam . j sees. SES , $$ Stewart, Mrs eoWartick Jar Allird, Tom *e*Rale, Johnn kon : > . . ates, John G. 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Thomas _N. : Marica .e » & Martin Moor, Montie Norton, L. B Perria, Al J Reed, Fred Ross, Geo **Shackley, C. ©C, Standish W. Hi 7 ry, Al *Ward, Will BL. ; e & Firestone ¢\Moore, Harry Norton, Jimmy Perry. James C Reed Wilard Ross, Newton *s ets John (K)Stanfrod, Walter? ppommron, Richard Warlin, George / | MI n Co. **Moore, Robert EL Norvell, Bill Perry, Bob ; **Reed, Wolter 8. Ross, Humpte (K) Shankland, (RK) St ar ley, Peter e**Thorp, Edw War Ton ve n, Billy Moore, Harry (S)Novikoff Gea (K) Perry, Claud Reedy, Slim ®*Ross, Mari n & Wayne Mater ley, ( ’ Thorpe, Bert | nm : », Ed ***Moore, Eddie **Noxon. Bobby Peterson, Emil G. (K)Reeves. Art Jerry **Shanmon, Jr., Stanley, Harry G <The r John ‘ \i.) Mar Netha Moore, Tomm e **Noyes. Earl C. Petrie, Geo. A. Reeves, Toots ®*Ross, Earl Harry “Stanton, Walter Mbbils. Wm. A it Sark. Irvine (K) Moore, Robt. EB. nyenureer. A *Petticord. Rob **Reeves, B. J. *®Ross, Mr. & Mrs. **Shannon Trio, Stanton, Jack C (K)Tidwell, J. J A Sfarley, Robt. Th **Moore, Wesley J. (K) Nugent. 8. J. . " “& Mrs. Regan, David James M The Staples yr. 3B Tierney. Billy T “yy Robt *Moore, Percy Nugents, Chas Pettit Thomas **Regan, George & “*Rossman, Al Shannon, J. C. (K)Starr, J. W (K) Tilden, Ray } M Rov “Mora, Silent “ee ¢ ] Pettrallie, Sam Mrs, Rost i Walter Shanon, UV. BR. **Starr. C_ } *Tilford, Lew , ieyxve & Mrs. *Morales Bros Nve, Tom Pevser. L. L _ Rouse, Chas Sh ‘ Cudney (K)Starr, Bill ow Ron | ~ oaks \) Marnsbarger, & Daisy *xve ROA Phelps, Eugene (K)Routh, Sam Shaphran, Sam *Starr 7) ] Fred Morr, Fadl Billy - ran, we. *Nye. Harry Philips, Albert Don Rowan, R. A. Shapiro, Louie Steadman, Clarence To! n, Stanley | my : e Moran silly : . . . n, ’ Marsh, Jimmie conan <eceeesseseasasstnamaanaaaaiaaacanenee AeA Todd, Wm vm ” Marshall, Mr. & Moran th . 0. ree Davee a nea eerece ee sepa |
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he cea eG 94 The Billboard, January 15, 1927 Watkins, Omer *Welch, Walter Wheeler & Potter Wholen, A. J. Williams, D. J. *Willis, Rae FE. (K) Wilson, Billy Woll, Carl *Wright, Joe (K) Young, Bet *Watson, Neil E Wells, Deimo **Wheeler, Mr. & Whorrall, Roy E. Williams, H. C. Willison, Bobbie & Wilson, Rabbit or ***Wolten, E. M. *Wriebt, Wilbe **Young, RB. H *Waverly, Jack Wells, Al Mrs. George Wicks, Eddie William, W. T. Russ Lee Womack. A. G. Wright, A. H. **Young. Eddic Wayland, W. B Wells, Chas. **Wheeler, Tommy Wicker, Johnny **Williams, Mr. & Willoughby, Joe (K) Wilson, Lh Womack, A. G. Wright, Gail (L) Young Tex. Wayland, Fred Wellington, Walter Wheeler & Webb *Widdecombe, Mrs. W. (K)Wills, Chill **Wilson, Frank X. Woodall, Gus Wright, Harold Young, Austin F (L) Wayne, Dick Wendelkin, Earl Wheeler, L. H Walter Williams, Billy Wills, A. W. **Wilson, Joe H. Wood, H. Earl **Wright, Mr. & “Young, Cy : Wear, J. E **Wensland, Claude Wheeler, Roland (K) Wiggins, Williams, C. W. Wills, Artie Wiman, Geo. Woods, Charles Mrs. Horace *Young, Ralph p **Wearer, Wink Wezel, Pau! F. ***Wheeler, Mal & Timmie (K)Williams, Carl Wilmot, Lee (L)Windrick, Ernest Woods, J. B. Wright, M Younger, Mr & Weaver, Jules (K) Werner, Geo. Toy (K)Wight, Hilliard Williams, Frank Wilson, M. G Wine, B. **Wood, Mr. & Wright, Roy Mrs. Jacl Weaver, Col. Werner, Geo. Wheldon, W. W Wight, Hillard Williams, Fred X. Wilson, Knox Wineberg, Joe Mrs. B. **Wright, Warren = *Zalkin, Rud Weaver, Edwin *Wertheimer, Chas. **Whetten, Fred D. *White, Edw. Williams, Rusty (K)Wilson, Paul ***Winebert, Joe Wood, Lewis Cully Wright, Robt. G Zam, Zat 2 Weaver, Jas. B. Wesselman, Cliff Whetten, Fred D *Williams, Frank J . p Winborne, Micky (K) Woodall, Bob Wright, James G. *Zander, Dr *Weaver, Chippy **West, W. L Whisner, W. P. **Wilbee, Iro *Williams, Jack P. **Wilson. Mamie & “**Winsgfield, *Woods, Joe Wyatt, Dick ¢ Zane, Walter **Webb, Wm. G. West, A. R. Whitcher, Lee Wilcox, G. **Williams Charles eT Joe farold Woods, Robt. "Wyatt, W. Zaneta, Chas D ***Webb, Harry D. West, John *White, Sam H (K) Wild, Carl “a . Wilson, Henry (K) Winkie, W. F. Woodson, WL. (K) Wylie, Jack Zano, Richard Webb, Airship *West, Paul **White, Kenneth Wiles, Ragtune *Williams, Devince Wilson, Eddie *Winkle. Rip Woodworth, R. P. Wyse, Billy **Zarell, Ben Webb, Joe : Westcott, Mort **White, George David _ : Co **Wilson, Edith & ***Winkler, Monk Woody, Archie **Wyoming, Bix Zysko, Marti; Webb Willie Earl Western Amusement White, Clyde Wiley, Oscar L. Williams, Chas. E. 7 Harold Winnemore, 0. 8S. Worden, Harold Wysong, Leslie ** Zeck < Webb. Frank & : » wO.. BERie,. reeset *Wiley, Ray Williams, Clifford **Wilson, Deafy Winninger, Frank = **Wordley, Mr. & Yamada, Kaichi ~ 2 & in ‘ Grace Western, J, W. White, Clairborn Wilhoite, Red Williams. Harry Wilson, Al *Winslow, W. J. Mrs. Ralph %Yarborough, B. H. eZelio, Bily **Weber, John H. (L) Weston, Bert White, Francis P. Wilker, Steward Williams. Howard Wilson, IB (K) Winters, Ed Workman, Paul Yates, W. 8S. *Zid ai ad , “Weber, Samuel **Weston, Herbert White, Tom V. Wilkerson, Thad Willson, | E Wilson, Toby (K)Winters, Harry Worms, Henry Yearout, F.C, Simmerm; Robert Webster, Clarence Weston, Bill & White, Waldo (K) Wilkins, J. E. Williams, Jimmie Wilson, Bob **Wintersteen, J. H. *Worth, Bobby Yorks R. H. Zimmerman’ Clint a Weddington, M. ; _._ Grace White, Dan *Wilkinson, H. M. Williams, Johnnie J. Wilson. C. L. Wishert, Allen Wren, E. Y. **Yoshida, Mr. & Zint, Fred’ **Weinberg, Joe Weston, Wm. A. White, Lekoy **Wilkinson, H. M. Williams, Speck ***Williams Wittaker, E. W. Wren, Dick Mrs. i paogiy * Weiner, Berl T Wetzel, Baldy **Whiteside, F, Willard, H. F. Williams, Theodora "Slyndon Witzgall, Teddy Wrenn, Joe Young, Mr. & Mrs. Zolo, Printer ” Weintraub, Ben Weyman, Geo, H. Whitler, Art (K) Williams, String Henry Wilson, Geo (S) Wolfe, Bob Wright, H. J. H. W. Zuber, F. J Weir, Wm. J. Whalen, A. J. Whitmore, 8. Beans Williamson, James Wilson, John F. Wolff, Louis Blackle (S) Young, Bob *Zuill, Clifford Weiss, Ben Whalen, Roy Whitney, Joe (K)Willians, F. W. *Williamson, Allan Wilson, Lloyd Wolff, Paul eeeWright, Otho Young, J. 0. Lepo Zumwalt, Ross Welch, Bill Whalen, Bobby Whittier, . F. **Williams, Lloyd Willis, T. Iph Wilson, O, E. (L) Wolford, Olan **Wright, Roy Young, Walter E. *Zundel, Sam Seen and Heard (Continued from page 34) ater, Brooklyn New Year’s week, by substituting for James Gale, juvenile, at one performance and Frank O'Rourke, straightman, for six performances. Jack Baker filled in with singing specialties, while Gale and O’Rourke were out of the cast thru illness. FOX AND VINETTA have finished a very pleasant stock engagement at the Gayety Theater, Philadelphia, and after a short rest will open in stock in Brooklyn. CARL RAPP and GEORGE STARK, of the Milt Holland producing company, tendered a party to “Smiling” Loretta Lee and Dolly Gray of the Good Little Devils, Mutual Circuit show, during their engagement in Wilkes-Barre. Good Business for Burton On the Gus Sun Circuit (Continued from page 33) Ky., on Sunday afternoon of last week, but due to train trouble arrived in Cov- ington more than seven hours late and was unable to give a show. Before coming to Newport the Johnny Burton Company played a very success- ful week’s engagement at the Regent Theater, Jackson, Mich. The show went over large at the Circle Theater, Cleve- High-Class Side Show, Illusion Show, Organized Hawaiian Show, Want Organized Musical Comedy Show. sicians for Band. Bittle, write. clusive American Palmistry. Fair Secretaries in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia desirous of contracting a 25-car Amusement Organization, carrying 16 high-class Shows, 7 Riding L. J. HETH SHOWS Season Opens Early in March BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Law and Outlaw Show, Autodrome with own outfit, Monkey Speedway, Platform Shows. Have beautifully framed outfit complete, with Colored Performers for Minstrel Show, also Producer. Colored Mu- We furnish car accommodations. Talkers and Grinders. Frank All legitimate Concessions open, including Devil’s Bowling Alley, ex- wagon fronr. and Sensational TILT-A-WHIRL RIDE, kindly com- All address L. J. HETH SHOWS Winter Quarters: No. Birmingham, Ala. Devices, including the New municate with us immediately. land, recently, where it was held over for three weeks. The Frolics, out sinee July 28, 1925, are booked exclusively by Gus Sun and, according to Johnny, busi- ness all along the route has been gratify- ing. Burton also states that “Nig” Shope, who replaced Happy Lawson at Cleveland, is “wowing” ’em at all stands. Burton entered the tab. game from the song-writing field and writes all of the special numbers in the show. The roster of Johnny Burton’s Frolics is Johnny Burton, owner, manager and vaudeville specialties; “Nig” Shope, fea- tured black-face comic; “Bozo”? Bruce, second comic; Ord Weaver, juvenile; Frank Lepp, straights; Jean Phillips, prima donna; Edna Burton, ingenue; Eddie Phillips, specialties, and Lulu Schrader, Hilda Lepp, Frances Lamb, } WANTED FIRST-CLASS AA BILLPOSTERS Ones who can run a car preferred. Good wages. Steady work the year round. On one of the best plants in the United States. Address | TRENTON POSTER ADV. CO. P. O. Box 54, Trenton, N. J. | Marie Webster, Reggie DuBury, Edna Goldsmith, Hermine Lehigh, Billie Shope, Evelyn Smith and Babe Marcelle, chor- isters. ; The writer visited the show at New- port on Thursday night of last week and isn’t a bit sorry that he did. The show is fast and is loaded with® plenty of dancing and singing to stave off the lagging moments. C. W. NAILL SHOWS WANT FOR SEASON 1927, OPENING MARCH 26, SHOWS—CAN PLACE Shows, large or small. Furnish Top tor A-1 Pit Show. BOOK Minstrel Show on percentage and furnish outfit for same. RIDES—WILL BOOK any Ride cap4ble of getting money, except Mix-Up, Ferris Wheel and Merty- Juice and Grab. Exclusive on same. Go-Round, which we have All This includes one person in a joint. CONCESSIONS—Attractive proposition to Cook House, Grind Stores $15.00 for the spring season. Wheels, $20.00. WANT FOLLOWING HELP—Trainmaster, Lot Man and Electrician, Second Man on Wheel who can “Nig” Shope did well in the black-face step up and down. Good Merry-Go-Round Foreman who can handle men, to be in winter quarters at 5 and provide lenty of laughter for Tallulah, La., March 8. _— ~ rf . . “ ute ich t a ed FOR SALE—One 20x20 Top, Seats, Staze, Scenery, Poles, Piano, complete Outfit for inside of the Hipp. patrons, or w Ck eS Leer Minstrel Show. Stored at Selma, La. il Mutoscope Machines, stored at Monroe, La, Address all mail a heap of applause in return. ‘“Bozo’ to BOX 263, Selma, Louisiana. Bruce handled the second comedy ad- mirably. Jean Phillips, the good-looking, blond prima donna, put over. several song numbers in good voice, and with her hubby, Eddie Phillips, put over sev- eral classical dance numbers that would do credit to the big time. Edna Burton, ingenue, tho not possessed of an operatic voice, puts her song numbers over nicely METROPOLITAN SHOWS WANT FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY POULTRY SHOW AND FAIR, PLANT CITY, FLA., Shows that don’t conflict with what we have. Must have their own outfits. Good proposition to hot-stepping colored Minstrel Show. WANT Concessions of all kinds. No exclusive. Other Fairs to follow. Fair Grounds two blocks from the main street, and the strawberry season is in full bloom. Address this week, Frostproof, Florida. A. M. NASSER, Manager. with the aid of her personality, of which she has plenty. Frank Lepp, straight man, worked nicely and did 4a yodeling song number to a big hand. Frank is billed as “The Golden-Voiced Tenor’’ and he lives up to the billing. Ord Weaver, juvenile, did well in the youth- ful role and did his song numbers in good voice. » a Johnny and Edna Burton stopped the show cold with their act, entitled A Boy, a Girl and a Piano, The feature of the turn was Johnny’s new number, He’s Just That Kind of a Guy, which brought down the house. When playing for the singers it seems that Johnny puts too much emphasis on his piano playing, forgetting that there is a person singing. A little more soft pedal on Johnny’s part would help the singers considerably. Eighty Are Dead in Montreal others above went plunging down upon scene almost instantly, the blaze becoming secondary, and all efforts practically be- ing concentrated on removing the mass of humanity which had filled the exits in the first rush to the open. Most of those Movie Theater Fire (Continued from page 6) the mass below. The greater number of the dead were victims of the crush on this stairway. Flames soon burst thru the roof and a shower of sparks and wreckage shot up and dropped upon neighboring houses, but the blaze was soon extinguished. Prac- tically only 10 minutes encompassed the entire tragedy. Near-by stores and dwellings were turned into temporary emergency hospitals that first aid might be given the victims of the fire. Firemen and police were on the taken from the stairway and exits were dead. Lines of officers held off the crowds of parents, who insisted their children were still in the building. Chief of Police Pierre Belanger placed the number of dead at 76. Many more were reported dying in hospitals, and there may be others in the ruins of the theater. YONKERS, N. Y., Jan. 9.—When a piece of plastering five feet long fell from the ceiling of Proctor’s Theater, during a a performance this afternoon, three persons were injured. They were given surei: al attention and returned to their homes NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Jan. 4 When fire started in the projection room of the Bellevue Theater this afterno n the audience, which filled the house was thrown into excitement and began to leave. It subsided when the blaze was put out, however. None was injured. HOUSTON, Minn., Jan. 8.—The State Theater was badly wrecked by fire, the loss being estimated by John Sliter owner, at $10,000. The house will have to be largely reconstructed before it can be again used as a theater. POTTSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 8. — Fir which started in the projection booth of the Victoria Theater, caused a near panic, but small damage to the theater Necessary repairs were made imme- diately and the theater did not Jos day’s business. BELTON, Tex., Jan. 8.—The Reltonian Theater was practically destroyed by flames of unknown origin starting under the stage near the rear wall. The lo: is estimated at £20.000. Owners of th: property announced that a new theat: will be built on the site of the burned building immediately. CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Fire in the po- tato bin of the Hotel Morrison routed movie fans at the early show in the Al- cazar picture theater, 69 W. Madison street, January 5. Before the flames had done much damage, firemen extinguished the blaze. The theater, almost directly over the potato bin, was packed with people who left hurriedly as the smoke increased. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. &—Fire loss amounting to several thousand dol- lars resulted from a blaze that broke out in the projection booth of the Crescent Theater, motion picture house. Sponta- neous combustion in a reel of film was the cause. Tab. Notes (Continued from page 33) pany, at present playing in and around Pittsburgh. The company carries 17 people and is meeting with great success, according to Jack. — IT WAS STATED on this page in the issue of January 1 that Coleman's Honey Bunch Company would open at the Rialto Theater, Tampa, Fla. It should have read the Victory Theater, Tampa, _in- stead. The Rialto is devoted entirely to stock productions and does not play road shows of any kind. IRENE MAHAR joired her husband Paul Mahar, at the Star Theater, Rock- ford, Ill, after spending the holidays with her mother in Omaha, Paul and Irene recently closed a nine months’ stock run at the Star in Rockford. COTTON AND SOPHIE STOREY stopped in to see the tab. editor on Fri- day of last week while on their way to Asheville, N. C., to join Dunbar's Candy Shop Girls. Unfortunately the writer was out partaking of groceries. Cotton will advance the Candy Shop Girls Com pany and Sophie will do the pine playing. HOYT (BOZO) SMYTHE, comedian at the Rivoli Theater, Denver, Col, w forced to give up and return to the hos- pital in that city last week shortly after his recent comeback. Smythe was sel ously injr.red in an automobile accident several weeks ago and Is still sufferins from the effects. KING BRADY'S Love Pirates Com pany played the Palace Theater, Roc®) Mount, N. C., for three days last week drawing nice crowds to each Pp rform- ance. The work of Ray Ewing @n’ wife and “Red” and Ruby Walters Ww" excellent, is the report, “so 2 be be Sa nana mo -—_ } .Y si ve t — ee | a mi ee r i eee a ee ee as enn — ae
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Jack Ons ino BLANKETS---SHAWLS FOUR HANDY SHIPPING POINTS MILWAUKEE, WIS. 642-4-6 Third Street PITTSBURGH, PA. 2302-4 Penn Avenue The Billboard, January 15, Quality---Seevice CONCESSION SUPPLIES ATLANTA, GA., and KANSAS CITY, MO., SALESBOARD ITEMS BRANCHES ARE AT YOUR SERVICE WITH OUR FULL LINE CANDY---ALUMINUMWARE WISCONSIN DE LUXE DOLL & DRESS COMPANY, KANSAS CITY, MO. 1926 Grand Avenue 1927 95 Value---Price DOLLS---LAMPS---TRAYS ALWAYS YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLY HOUSE ATLANTA, GA. 324 Marietta Street MISCELLANEOUS (Continued from page 63) ‘afield. Clark, Co., & Hawaiians, H. A. Wil- ~ gh Sulphur, Okla., 13; Ardmore 14- 15: Clem Scott 16; Sherman. Tex., 17-18; McKinney 19-20. Some Show, Alex Sauate rs, mer.: (Orpheum) High Point, N. C., 10- Thurston, Magician: Pitt) Pittsburgh, Pa., 10-2 Tu rtle, Wm. C., CIRCUS AND WILD WEST Harvey's, R. M., London Hippodrome Circus: (Anditortum) Memphis, T* nn. 10-15; (Coll- seum) St. Louis, Mo., 17-22. King Bros.’ Rodeo & Hippodrome: Clearwater, Fia., 10-15. CARNIVAL COMPANIES A. B.C. Shows: Santa Barbara, Calif, 10-15. Alabama Am. Co.: Piper, Ala., 10-15 B Midway: Haslam, Tex., 10-15; Nacog- Magician: Chicago 10-15. Brown & Sanders: Stamps, Ark., 10-15. Central States: Vero Beach, Fla., 10-22. Clark & Wunder's Tip Top: Hollywood, Pia., 19-15: Ker West 17-29. : ’ Bonita, La., 10-15 joldfob: Luverne, Ala., 10-15. Am. Co.: Livingston, Ala., 10-15. lity: Hull, Tez., 10-15. Winter Garden, Fla., 10-15. Am. Co: Hartford, Ala., 10-15 Galler’s Expo.: Otter Creek, Fla., 10-15. Gear, Billy: Columbia, Ala., 10-15. Gloth Greater: New Smyrna, Fla., 10-15 Gray. Roy: (Mission Fiesta) Mercedes, Tex., Port Arthur, Tex., 10-15. Harris, W. R.: Sale City, Ga., 10-15. nes, Johnny J.: Lakeland, Fla., 10-15; Largo Fla., 10-15; Plant iiliean's United: Selma, Ala., 10-15. Ralph: Crowley, La., 10-15; Fros' proof, Rayne ell & LaMance: Axson, Ga., 10-15; Argyle Olive r Greater: Eutaw, Ala., 10-15; Centerville Vv o Peerless Expo.: Arcadia, Fia., 10-15. Phoenix Am. Co.: Bearden, Ark., 10-15. Snodgrass, T L.: Waskom, Tex., Avinger 17-22. Texas Expo.: Athens, Tex., 16-15. Texas Kid: RBrackettville, Tex., 10-15. Wade, R. L.: Oil City, La., 10-15. 10-15; ALL-AMERICAN SHOWS Will furr a complete outfits to capable showmen. Working Hel Agents and Colored Performers wanted. NIP BI Ts. Mer., Box 103, McAlester, Okla OSCAR V. BABCOCK Performing the largest Sensational Act In the Out- door Amusement World, a Somenaes “DEATH TRAP LOOP" AND “FLUME ACT". Address !224 E. Broadway, Monmouth, © ssttuots. Booking Shows, Concessions, Ride Help for 1927. BARLOW’S BIG CITY SHOWS Address 2lst & Lynch, East St. Louis, Iinois to reliable people been with my show during the past two years. New York City wire. MAX GRUBERG SHOWS WANTED—RIDES: Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Chairoplane, Whip or Caterpillar. Long season assured. Rides operate seven days a week, in SHOW OPENS in Philadelphia, 34 and Allegheny Ave., April 9, for six weeks’ stay. York City until Fair time, and will positively play ten weeks of real Fairs. CAPACITY BUSINESS assured for Rides in Philadelphia and New York City. WANTED—Concessions, Wheels, Grind Stores. Will sell exclusive on Wheels. CAN PLACE exclusive on Cook House and Juice Joints. Exclusive on Palmistry. WANT Wheels for dates in Philadelphia and ASK ANYONE who has seen my show operate in Philadelphia or New York City as to business done. HAVE FOR SALE—Fivre 50-ft. Box Cars (will stand investigation), $300 each; two 60-ft. Flats, $600 each; one 20-ft. Office Wagon, $150; one Silodrome, $500, without machines, cost $2,000; Ferari Dangle?, all complete, new, $2.500. Will take part cash and balance in notes from responsible parties MAX GRUBERG *1510 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sam Solomon, formerly of Sol’s United Shows, write. Good terMs luding Sunday. Then in New Ask anyone who has Write or SLOT MACHINES We have in stock 1,000 Operator Bells and 5c Play Mint Venders. and we will at once send you serial numbers and prices. Prices $25.00 and Up. R.L. Bowman & Company Write us the style machines you need 106 East Third Street Cincinnati, Ohio. January 17. Venice will be it; a maiden spor. Booking Shows, Concessions, Ride Help Season 1927. CLARK'S GREATER SHOWS Addr. 917 New Orph. Thea. Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif MAD CODY FLEMING SHOWS Booking Shows, Rides and Concessions 213) Fifth Avenue, BESSEMER, ALA. McMAHON SHOWS ‘ow Booking Shows and Concessions Ride Help tanted Season 1927. FOR SALE—Monkey Speed- wa mplete * Address T. W. Me- rood condition 332, Marysville, Kan, MIGHTY ARGYLE EXPOSITION SHOWS SOW BOOKING FOR SEASON 1927. rss by mail to BOX 16, Granite City, Ilinvis. MAHON, Box 4 JA@K PALRER, wire KENNEDY AND KENNEDY, Has t N . your address. MONARCH EX- POSITION SHOWS, INC., can place Cat Rack, Palm- Yy, Hoop-La. Experienced Chairplane Man wanted. K Kershaw, S. C., January 10-15 THE STRAYER AMUSEMENT COMPANY -- a booking Shows, Ri®s and Concessions for season ; 1927. Will furnish outfits to capable showmen. Ad- fess 393 N. Main St., Memphis, Tenn SANDY'S SHOWS Now booking Shows, Rides and Concessi Opening - idle ia in New Jersey. a58 East” 156th St., drona, .» Dayton 352. P. S.—Want PEERLESS SHOWS WANT Plant. Performers and Musicians, also Trap Drummer with own Drums. Want legitimate Concessions of all kinds. Arcadia, Fla., this week; Brotherhood of Railway Engineers are building Venice. people working—$60.000.00 weekly payroll. If there is a red one in Florida Address C. D. SCOTT. Venice, Fla., week Have 3,500 SILVAN-DREW CIRCUS (ONE-RING. MOTORIZED) WANTS FOR SEASON 1927, Circus Performers doing two or more acts, goml Family Act, good Novelty Act that can be featured, Clowns who do Concert turns, Band Leader (Frank Meister, write), Musicians. People with house cars or sleeping accommodations given preference. We have our own Animal Acts WANT Man to handle Cook House, Working Men who can drive tru Performers address W. H. HOPKINS, Sitvan-Orew SILVAN-DREW CIRCUS, Box 625, Greensboro, N. C. ks, Avie Mechonice who re of light plent, Circus, Box 625, Greensboro, N. C. All othefs, Additional Routes (Received too late for classification) Arthur's, Dude, Comedians: New Braunfels, Tex., 10-15. Brunk’s Comedians: Sedan, Kan., 10-15. Conger & Santo Players: Akron, O., 10-15. Cook's Show: Enigma, Ga., 10-15. Dubinsky Stock Co.: Shawnee, Okla., 10-15. Dubin ky Stock Co.; Seminole, Okla., 10-15. Elliott’s, Silas C., Band: Lacoochee, Fla., 1 0-15. Finch, Leon & Fred: Lampasas, Tex., 10-15. Gifford-Jones Co.: Faribault, Minn., 10-15. Glynn Players: Bamberg, S. C., 10-15. Green, Magician: Lander, Wy., 13-16; ton 17-19 Hamiuton, Ollie, Comedians: Wadesboro, N. C., 10-15 Have rst ock’s Comedians: Olney, Tex., 19-15. Henderson Ideal Players, Springfleld, Minon., 10-15. Holland's Comedians: Rogers, Tex., 10-15. Holman, Harry, Co.: (Earle) Washington 10- 15; ‘Capitol) Trenton, N. J., 17-19. Hopkins, Monroe, Tent Show: ‘Teague, Tex., 10-15. Ideal Comedy Co.: Covington, 0., 10-15 Johnson Show: Hilbert, Wis., 10-15. King's, Jack, Comedians: Eustis, Fla., 10-15. Kingsley Komedy Ko.: Mayview, Mo., 10-15. River- La Grande Sisters’ Show: Blue Earth, Minn., 10-15 Leonard Players: McCurtain, Okla., 10-15. MeGee, Joe B.: (Maj.) Grand Island, Neb., 13-15; (Orph.) Lincoln 17-19 MeLain’s Variety Show wiberty, Nebr., 10-15 Maine, Billy, Co Elgin, Tl, 10-15 Marks, Arlie, Players: St. John’s, Nfd., Can., Mason Bros.’ “Tom'’ Co.: Portage. Pa., 13. Melville Players: Vero Beach, Fla., 10-15. New York Players: Elkhart, Tex., 10-15 Peck'’s Bad Boy: (Gordon) Middle town, 0., Peterson's Players: Lewiston, Minn., 10-15. Ramsay Players: San Antonio, Tex., 10-15, Reno's Funmakers: Adel, Ga., 10-15 Sadler, Harley, Co.: Abilene, Tex.. 10-15. Silver’s Indian Fun Show: Forreston, IIL, 115 Slater's, Rescoe, Squirrel Dodgers: Lampasas, Tex., 10-1 Smith-Wilis ‘Stock Co.: Benton, Il, 10-15. Swain, C. W., Show: Pavo, Ga., 10-15 Sweethearts, Otis Oliver, megr.: (Clifford) Ur- bana, O., 13-15: ( Hipp.) Covington, Ky., 16; Hipp.) Newport 20-22. Toby's Comedians: Sulppur Springs, Fla., 10-15. ‘Tom's Comedians: St. Petersburg, Fla., 10-15. Virgil, Magician: (Hipp.) 10-14. Wiedemann Show: Evergreen, Ala., 10-15. Oakland, Calif., A RED-HOT SELLER KNIVES naa BOARD IN CIGAR BOX THE “HOT-LOT” KNIFE DEAL— 12 KNIVES 1 large 4-blade Scout Knife for LAST PRE- MIUM, 1 2-blade Art Photo Knife, 2 1-blade Leg Knives, with — flashy handles, and 8 Knives, 2-blade, as art metal and colored handles, assembled « fancy printed board, en- closed in, a regulation ‘Gent bor—a REAL HOT seller and A MARVEL AS A PROFIT MAKER No, 2583—0n 800- +“~ Board. Each... ee ‘ 26. No, Ss 1,000-Hole Board. Each.... EE Sadecucesuadeneenese pohe for our large Catalog ROHDE-SPENCER CO. WHOLESALE HOUSE, 223-225 W. Madison St., Chicago, I. SPECIAL OFFER 8260 — Genuine fine black leather Billbooks Smooth finish Not to be — with others for les money. Stamped ‘““WARRAN TED GEN : UINE LEATHER.” PER DOZEN, $1.75 PER GROSS, $19.20 Write fer our free catalogue if interested. b erms: 20° ith order, balance C. O. D When ordering samy ae ir e a extra for postage. We ship all orders s received. ELIAS SHAH EN co. Wholesale Jewelers 337-339 W. Madison St., Chicago, II. esam: W anted-Freaks mm 2 « And Novelty Acts 3 = Also Glass-Blower § = For a = Palisade Park,N.J. § Ww Ww ich is Rocated. near 1251 th Street, ~~ | = M. $3 GORDOX, Ci in ; nt > i tel a & = eGUaUUBEEGEEEBEEGEEEEEEEe WANTED FREAKS AND NOVELTY ACTS AT ALL TIMES HUBERT’S MUSEUM 228 W. 42d Street, NEW YORK CITY. $2,500.00 QUICK Penny Arc le Gallery, with lease store, “yn135 — ‘one story. skylights stl thr: jugh Doing paying business over a year Can be im- proved. Partners want to split 70 Penny Machines, perfect working order an not be dupticated for twice the amount. Lin. 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a ~ R 96 The Billboard, January 15 1927 — ————————— WANTED FEB. 1ST TO FEB. 5TH, INCL. | Pay Attractions and two or three Miniature Rides. BUFFALO, N. Y. QUEEN OF PEACE MARDI-GRAS BROADWAY AUDITORIUM Bands to represent all nations, Free Acts, one or two Refreshment Stands, also a few other high-class Booths, one or two high-class Address J. RICHARD DILLON, Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, N. Y., WANTED This VWonderful Patented Teleray sori BASKET BASKET be a sensational sales bi ard item everywhere, Its terest, wh h faies a sale e be: ul nly by our PATENTED TELERAY flowers mpletely cover the bulb, thereby rich, sparent effect. Baskets are made Reed ond are beautifully finished in two-tone I of cord and all bulbs included with each basket sold. JUMBO SIZE CALIFORNIA DAHLIAS IN THE POPULAR COLORS, $25.00 Per 1,000 $2.75 Per 100 Buy direct and get the best. We sell only the BIG JUMBO SIZE. AMERICAN ROSES Large Size No. 4 Used on Laurel same as Dahlias. Great combination seller with the Dahlia. $3.00 per 100 TELERAY BULBS BURN ALMOST INDEFI- NITELY. ae Basket shown above, 6 tights, 23 inches high. ir) ates $3.00 Ea. $33.00 Dz -LIGHT — 3 5 Ea 36.00 Dz inches High «ES Es. 42.08 Dz. Sample sent at individual prices shown above. Immediate delivery. 25% required on all C. O. D. orders. Write for new catalog containing many new Electric Floral Novelties, Artiticial Flo wers of every description, Toys, Novelties, Carniva] Supplies, etc It's FREE. Wri te te day OSCAR LEISTNER, Inc. Importers, and. Vinee" 323 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. — CONCESSIONAIRES HAVE TRIPLED rae SALES IMMEDIATELY START YOUR SEASON RIGHT THE BIG 25¢ SELLER NOW A 10c SELLER Honest Values and a Square Deal. Every Cus- tomer repeats. An article of value in each package and Real Candy—-yes, Real Candy. Se 10 BIG FLASHES and 100 A ey REAL BALLYS rise to every 1,000 Packages. PRICE—$4.50 per er 100 Packages. $22.50 per 500 Packages. $45.00 per 1,000 Packages. 20% Deposit Required, Balance C. O. D. SERVICE AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED—IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Ask About Our New Flashy Box Chocolates for Wheels and Salesboards. Cut out and mail this ad and save $2.50 on your order of 1,000 Packages. THE DEE CANDY CO., _ Dept. A, 909-910 W. Lake St., Chicago, Hil, oo 8. CYLINDER Value at a FORD PRICE A Cracker-Jack 50c Seller. A New One. 4-FOLD NEEDLE BOOK: 8 Papers Gold and 11 Silver Eye STUCK Needles, 2 Large Flash Falsbes of Darning, Crewels, Chenille,. ennai Bodkin, ete. SPECIAL, GROSS. ...........c cer cccccccccccccccscccccesesoscccoce - ; FLASH NEEDLE PACKAGE, 1,000 Packages... SELF-THREADING NEEDLES, 100 Packages.... ARMY AND NAVY AND HOUSEWIFE NEEDLE i rrr re ree eee 2.50 HARMONICAS, Extra Large Size — $18 Num- aa} Sieed Oat, SOON: 602 cd6Rcb des ce cdwesss 13.— Send deposit on order, or 14e for large Needle Book, Postpaid. Free Catalog. MILLS NEEDLE CO., 13 E. 16th St., NEW YORK . » MILLS EASTERN. SERVICE & ial SUPPLY STATION lu atest new 5c, yles Magn ityi ng coin detector gias* y P kr ‘ Three me iate delivery ths guarantee. Write t r imme CEYSTONE NOVELTY ‘ MFG. C0., 26th and Huntingdon Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. The Wortham Shows WICHITA FALLS, Tex.—The winter quarters of the Wortham Shows are awakening from the winter sleep and ree building is starting on a scale, Manager Wortham has mapped out an extensive building program and is daily on the ground supervising details. With workshops erected in the different build- ings and more people arriving every day the Texas-Oklahoma Fairgrounds are ase suming the atmosphere of a busy city. When the Wortham Shows take the road for 1927 they will surpass anything Mr. Wortham has carried in the past. With a number of new attractions being built and all other paraphernalia being repainted and redecorated the show when Placed on a lot will be one to be proud of. Contrary to rumors Mr. Wortham will not increase the size of his show this year but will load it on 25 cars as in the past. While the midway will be larger, owing to new attractions, the rebu of wagons to conform to the load to be earried will allow much more leading space than in the past. The personnel will remain the samé as in years past Mrs. Wortham, accompanied by Jack T. Wortham, has returned from a visit with her parents at Sherman, Tex., where Mr. Wortham spent the holidays, he re- ahead of them to look Jack left for Chicago the week where he will resume his studies at the Morgan Park Military Academy, but he will be back on the show for the spring opening caring for i sé ntial to the entertainment of ial element. Mr. and pene L. G to information received, are themselves in Mexico but will arrive in Wichita Falls about January 5. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knight are spending the winter in San Antonio and will remain there for a few weeks yet General Agent Harry B. Danville is busy with affairs in the advance department. Mr. Lyons and Miss Frances accon panied by Mr. Smith are expected to arrive about the 10th to get their shows in s} ape for the opening. Yours truly has just returned from spending the holidays with Fred. Jr.. ana exceedingly regrets his be a kid. FRED E. LAWLEY (for the Show). large ’ ding turning to the show after business, le e , last of the Jones, according enjoying inability to again HIT THE COON!! Our new |} gum and machine LEGITIMATE JUST OUT Gatter Novelty Co. Sales Office: 143 E. 234 St., New York, Factory: Philadelphia. MILLS 5c & 25c MACHINES With or without venders, used a short time, as gees ces. : some Mills Front MINTS—nearly ® carlosd, at cost. WINNER MINT CO. 8879 Cottage Greve Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WANTED FOR GULF STATES SHH ae Comecestons all kind s, I Or ir ! Stor St ge Galle ntry Store Gr at Store “AVILL ‘BOOK few « on l Shows wi a urnish tops necessary I Bone, wh T Also Ben ™ ctihe CAN US! i Color Pe ‘rformers who d ‘ Ride Help wanted iy ewe MANAG ER GU! STATES sows, Rive re Juncti Fla Ala bama and Louisiana territory to follow Gloth Greater Shows ve a a te outfit for Musical Come: ly. also + sever Cc essions om at all ¢i a La . Fla this week "Mew Smyrna RECKLESS RECKLAW TROUPE 3—NOVELTY ATTRACTIONS—3 For Fairs Celebrations. Address 1427 W. May field St., Philadelphia, Pa Contains Pea, Soe 1 Cigar Holder. Has 2 big flash Made of bright ( | 4-in-1 COMBINATION PEN and PENCIL A Wonderful Item for Agents, Dem- onstrators and Salesboards. Comes in Assorted ¢ rs ut up ™ ’ $4.00 Dox, $45.00 We carr ‘ and , fr ntair ens Get our Price Lis ntaining more i ey i k Our prices are the lowest lise of highest quality yeu without a 25° leposit JAPANESE MFG. SYND., 19 S. Wells t.. Chic age. C4RCUS ACTS OF ALL P. S.—Consider 2 weeks’ WANTED KINDS FOR INDOOR CIRCUS, 2 WEEKS, STARTING CINCINNATI WEEK FEBRUARY 28. JOHN G. ROBINSON 3010 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio silence polite negative. ADDRESS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEw! Send for Our Latest Corn Game Circular The Most for the Least Money!! DIRECT SALES & SERVICE co. 24-26 W. Wasbington Sr., CHICAGO. ILL. FOR SALE—JOY SHIP FUN HOUSE Built on two w spread, In Ore st-cla madition and a big money getter « been ir tion for the past five ye nthe RUBIN & CHER Y SHOWS. Everyone in the show basin this Fun Hous Ready / ! operat re for part eash and balance on ¢ reliable parties Re tof my ' Address MRS. ROBERT McPHE RESON. care "Rubin + ‘Cherry Shows, Inc., Montgomery, Ala health t . ; ——————— EER : ————e————————————eeeEeEoEoEEEIoIoEEIyI—————£Z——=E—=TT——>XXXX | BY I) F | - oo } ee || ‘ AY 2.25 Q \ 3 c | ! YES —— : , a : . Wt j -] - . 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\\\ SLOT MACHINES Jennings Side Venders $65.00 Serials 39,000 and over. Guaranteed mechanically perfect $20 deposit, balance c. 0. D. JENNINGS MINTS, $8.00 per Case of 1,000 Roll Assorted Flavors. se TRADE CHECKS, $9.00 per 1,000. BOND SALES COMPANY 1160 Washington St., BOSTON, MASS. 6B-1/3—An exact duplicate of a high- sde Wrist Watch, with imitation white gold sh, handsomely engraved metal case and nuine leather bands. +—A Special Lot of Genuine Amer- Razers, assorted handles, % in ». Packed each in a box. In 12-Doz. Lots. Per , $3.00 M. GERBER, Underselling Street Met's Supply Heuse, 505 Market St., Phitadeltphia, Pa. NEW NOVELTY OUT— TIPPY TIM Throw him up and see him land t feet TONS OF FUN— FU Li oF TRICKS Stand ead—watch him turn over. st R bber Ba N y O Packed one to e lope, with full lirect fons how to assemble wil st | fate 20 Inches high Per Dozen_____._- .-$ .60 Pe GOED 6c. ccccnes 6.75 Sample, 25¢, Postage Prepald. 200-page Catalogue FREE on fe- quest, M. K. BRODY 1132 S. Halsted St., Chicago, III. $$$ MAKE THEM NOW $$$ Moke that Big Bankroll NOW ive Item WONDER GLOVE MONKEY ing Ike it for getting ney everywhere Big you at small cost \ ver little Monkey that ts 8 bie sales querpuene. A fun for young and old an operate Fits the nd like « glove Send 50¢ to- for sample prepald, together / full particulars Wir us | tdets today All argon | me day as received. WONDER NOVELTY CC. hy 35 South Dearborn st.. Dept. A, CHICAGO. We are Manufactur: Ts, not Jobbers ve ind complete Mintature Cireus Cage bh ty a 64 «ft. high New Excellent flash »| Ph ' e four $ f F. O. B. Will ship on ‘BARNARD, Wichita, Kan. RI DES FOR SALE a gee Merry-Go-Round Machine, with jumping complete with organ Also Min- steel equipment, four cars and " with 2.000 feet of track. xd condition For parti lars write CHAS a Park, Ockland Calif Kn ad ‘sh “MUSEUM FREAKS AND ACTS WANTED AT ONCE ofan with good War Show and a good Penny ~ winter’s work Over 50,000 sailors _ Busine fs good. CONEY ISLAND MU- M, 12 " Glanby St., Norfolk, V; Texas Exposition Shows KAUFMAN, Tex., Jan. 1—At_ the close of the Greenville, Tex., engagement of the Rice Bros.’ Shows, where they exhibited under auspices of the Elks, the show was placed in winter quarters at Greenville, where it will be renovated and enlarged for 1927 O. J. Rice has been placed in charge of quarters and every effort will be made to bring out an entirely new show in the spring. R. A. (Whitey) Josselyn, who is to be associated with Cecil C. Rice in the exploitation of the shows, is plan- ning innovations in the way of novel at- tractions, rides and free acts. No less than 7 rides, 12 shows, 2 bands, a cal- hope and several free acts will be carried along with the usual number of con- cessions. Gertrude Cooper will present her balloon ascension and triple parachute leap daily, as this feature has proven a star number. At the close of the season Mr. Josselyn organized a two-car winter show to be known as the Texas Exposition Shows and opened the tour at Kaufman, Tex., week of December 27. The merry-go- round, Ferris wheel, 3 shows and 20 con- cessions are being carried until the open- ing of the Rice Bros." Shows late in March. During the winter Cecil C. Rice is taking a vacation, which will include a hunting trip in Canada and a visit to hromefolks. The personnel of the Texas Iixposition Shows includes: R. A. Josselyn, manager; C. E. (Blondy) Holloway, gen- eral representative; Larkie Davis. secre- tary; Roy Rutter, lot superintendent; F. Cc. Wise, electrician; F. Cook, trainmas- ter, and R. L. Davis, press representa- tive. The merry-go-round is in charge of Dale Shell, with Pat Ryan, Lewis White and Arthur Turner, assistants. The Ferris wheel crew consists of James L. Reed, with Harry Cohan, and Odella Brown. The athletic stadium. with John Morton in charge, includes Eddie Ryan, Young Billie Keaton, One-Round Hogan and Red Williams. These boys are put- ting on some interesting matches whicn create interest among the showfolks as well as the public. “Tex Forrester has the Hawatian theater and Katherine McShane has a creditable and mysterious attraction in her hypnotic and buried-alive exhibit. Concessionaires include: E. Hines, cook- house; John Gardner, candy stand; E. Carter, poultry wheel; Miss McCune, Arkansas kids; Mrs. R. F. Rutter, elass- ware; Joe La Flur, dolls; A. Bouge, cigaret gallery; Louis Grasser, watche la; C. A. Parkins, dolls and blankets; Guy Carter, jewelry; Billie Norval, cig- aret wheel; Gertie Cooper, doll rack; Jos. Duncan, candy wheel; Frank Jones, doll wheel; Jos. H. Licsky, ham and bacon; L. O. Lime, pitch-to-win. Business and weather conditions at Kaufman up to this writing have been favorable and a holiday week of both pleasure and profit is being enjoyed by all. The show will remain in Texas thru- cut the winter season. R. L. DAVIS (Press Representative). D. D. Murphy Shows ST. LOUIS, Jan. 5.—Advices from winter quarters at Beaumont, Tex., in- dicate that everything is progressing satisfactorily, with Bill Harvey on the job daily. At the general offices here preparations are going forward in the booking of at- tractions Both James C. Simpson and Art Daily, who have been away in the interest of the show, have returned with promising contracts. Walter Kemp, who is wintering here, went to Beaumont January 1 to refit his dome, which this season in addition to featuring Marcie Kemp will carry three other riders Pearl Ringer, who last season had her caterpillar with the show, will be back this season. In a letter she recounts an enjoyable trip home which she took vi@ water to New York, thence home by rail. According to present plans Manager Brophy will leave for Beaumont soon to arrange final details for bringing the train into St. Louis, as this will be the opening stand early In April. At this point extra cars will be added as well as the wagons being constructed in the shops here. W. X. MacCOLLIN (Press Representative). International Balloon Races AKRON, O., Jam. 8.—Reports are cur- rent here that the International Balloon Races will be held in this citw this vear and that the takeoff wi!l be from the Northampton Auto Speedway on the Cleveland-Akron Highway. Plans for 1927 call for several automobile races. The Billboard, January 15, 1927 97 IT GETS THE MONEY! rarest” Fortune Ball Gum Vender AME Ms} MA2C4nO AMOSZ*SMA< SCO Pe pw MINIATURE BELL 3 Machines for the Price of One Send for descriptive circular and full information on how to place and operate this wonderful machine. OPERATORS and DISTRIBUTORS WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL PROPOSITION ON QUANTITIES THE CAILLE BROTHERS CO. ne?rditSXircnica DETROIT, MICHIGAN HAGN BIG BARGAINS WATCH CHARM PISTOL A great sellin Novelty No. 94C3B—Bungalew Clock, Made f a Wood — —— nivic = ated. Ccem- Product, Decorated in Natural Antique Colors, 40- le, Postpaid, $1. Doz. Sets. $8.50 r 1 Dp Hour Guaranteed Movement. Length, 9% $2.50 Extra Cartridges, Doz. Boxes, $2.50. in.; height, 5 in Each Indian Design Blanket, Part Photo Scart Pins. Dozen...$ 1.50 Wool. Sample..... -$ 2.75 |] Photo Pocket Knives, High 7 Special Price in Case Lets. Grade. Dozen .......; ~ 4.25 $-Piece Towel Set in Box. Military Brush Sets, 2 in Dozen Boxes .....ccccccee 9.00 Bex. Dozen ......-.e0e-: 3.50 31-Piece Dinner Set. Set .. 3.50 | Gold-Plated Band Rings. Gr. .95 Lady Chic Needle Books. Bet- No. 1B—Red Jumbo, Band, ter Grade. Gress..cc.ce. 7.50 Empire Pen. Gross...... 48.00 Black Alligator Leather 6-in Red Medium Size Pen, La- { Billfold. Dozen...... 1.95 dies’ or Gents’. Gross.... 31.50 No. BI452—Eagle Red Gilt, 4-Pe. one Sets, $10.00 Labet. Self-Filling Fountain Pens. GAO cc csndcnteseucececs GRUB cccccccecandecqesdec 13.50 simer Finish “White Stone American Ne. 2! Red es Rings. DebOW cececceccce Pencil. Dozen ... 1.95 Scarf Pins, Asst. Clusters, Novelty Ash Trays. Doz.. 1.95 ?, Ete. Dozen ......... . No. 13058—Midget Time — — Serving Pieces. Real wag 4 — Cases, 6 Clock, ass ort ed ni kel 06604006000000n00" 3.75 Hooks. 2735 | brass finis Big value Photo” “Risen, Asst. Pictures No. 30008 DICE CLOCKS. Each, 73e; Lets of 65c eae 1.35 a re 0.05 FSG, Bash ...ccce Latest Novelties at lowest prices. Fifteen x ars of square de ailing. Ask Joe ‘tes his new Bargain Catalogue. TERMS: 25% deposit, balance C D JOSEPH HAGN COMPANY, Money-back guarantee. 223-225 W. Madison St., Dept. B, Chicago pieneipenzigs ters want this new, f _ machines. A great flash-=a ‘fast pli yer, P for itself every night and lasts forever. ‘Retails’ ®) for only $10. Exclusive territory and sure-fire. pes seine sales shes. Sell a dozen a-day: ces CIGAR STORES NOVELTY CO, Peoria tL "Free colored circulars and particulars. n request. _ Advertise in The Billboard—You'll Be Satisfied With Results, een» A a a ee a q = es | | ee | i _ } | : —- = a ? : | ' Me) \ | Wishes ‘| N ¢ , Uurt. | - | | | = ee | | | Wrist Watch with Moving Hands oh (NP ui; | 8 BBS Ta | bars i fs] | Eos eae eed : " ee a eee | ee SS Hl) — =a (oon vee y es, Oe Tyy ee CE Akers — ¥ ‘ —— | IS = : Se i L 2 — | —— May re : | ¥ ; - . | , ji, “4 | EEE ee = AGENTS~SALESMEN—The Big Hit for 1927/is" | EX CITEMEN as NG se eas " 3 ine é ot r { B By, ee = a = 3
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FELIX CATS THE ORIGINAL IN ASSORTED COLORS Now $10.00 Per Dozen The Billboard, January 15, 1927 1927 Catalog Ready FIRST ISSUE OF 32 PAGES FREE ON REQUEST WRITE TODAY A fine line of good Merchandise for Bazaars, Premiums and Salesboard Operators at lowest prices. F MONEY RAISING SALESCARD DEALS SALESCARDS WITH BOOKLETS 70-80-1100 NUMBERS AVERAGE PROFIT $10.00 Sample Sets 10 Cents Each—All 3 for 25c FAIR TRADING CO. Inc., 307 6th Ave., NEW YORK CLOSE OUTS BELOW COST ASK FOR FULL DETAILS IT WILL PAY YOU SALESBOARD Games of ail —— seeseceeoseseseo BREWER BOARDS AT FACTORY PRICES WRITE FOR LIST CHICAGO SLOT MACHINE EXCH ANGE, Inc. 2ufcRz Art: CHICAGO, ILL. New Machines — Right From Factory — | Original Shipping Cases / Pace. Mills. Jennings. : Side WeRONs 31 Pine set en $3.2 25 et in Carten. er ; Piecee Crackled Glass ane 70 NO GOODS SHIPPED WITHOUT DEPOSIT. Set. ach in Carton...... cts. Scarf Pins, Assorted De- i : Mai and Factory: Southern Branch: 52 West Photo sis." rere sas $1.50 Bil] main ome ane Fate: C.F. ECKHART CO.,Ine. Suter Sgt 2M, ac ' e Finish. Per Dozen Sets.. $5.50 Largest Mfr. of Carnival Suppiies in the World. Piece Fancy Pipe Sets, Each One : 3 in Box. Per Dozen Sets.. $10.75 One or a Carload Hour Service Fancy Brass Finish Clocks. pronase repeat $1.00 SERRE Many Other Bargain Items in Our No, 30 Catalogue. Send for a Copy. 25% with order, balanee C. O. D. You cannot afford to be without our beautiful new THREE-COLOR, ha: dsomely HECHT, COHEN & CO. 201 203-205 Madison St. CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS SALESBOARDS FOR THE g HOLIDAYS ls FROM $1.50 UP. fe With Premiums. ioe, & to select from. Write for || § SE Catalogue j NOVIX SPECIALTY COMPANY, |= 145 East 23d Street, NEW YORK. |) A. S. DOUGLIS & COMPANY TARGET PRACTICE bound 80-page CATALOG another minute. Ours is the largest BEST and CHEAPEST . . line of complete ready-to-run Salesboard Assortments in the U.S.A. We make DROP-SHIPMENTS for you, too. Our service is PROMPT and COURTEOUS 11 South Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. LITTLE PERFECTION O. K. VENDER OPERATOR'S BELL Se, 10e, 25¢ and 500 Play. IMPORTED CUBAN FRUIT CANDY 50—Boxes—50 Complete with 800-Hole Salesboard, ONLY $8.25 NOTICE—AIll goods shipped C. 0. D. upon receipt of 25% deposit. Send for new Catalos. NOVELTY SALES CO, #2\Wai St; DEMONSTRATORS and WINDOW WORKERS WERE ARE PENS THAT GET THE All Are Big Values at These Prices P2215—Bambeo Self-Filler Fountain Full size, 6% in. long, screw cap, detachable clip, stylographic glass point, black composition mountings. One in box. Dozen, $2.75. Gross, $30.00. P2216—Ladies’ Size Bamboo Seif- Filler Fountain Pen. Length 4% tn. screw cap and ring _ stylographic glass point. One in Dozen, $2.75. Gross, $30.0 P2218—Fountain Pen. P2215, in assorted colors: Green, Pink, Purple, etc, Dozen, $3.00. Gross, $33.00. P2219—Ladies’ Size Fountain Pen. Same at P2218, with ring end. Dozen, $3.00. Gross, $33.00. Complete Stocks Maintained Stocks of Supplies are complete for Demonstrators, Pitchmen, Canvassers, Auctioneers, Premium Users Balesboard Operators, Medicine Shows, Specialty Workers, ete. If you do not have a copy of our latest Catalog, No. 197, write for one now, spec ifying your line WE SELL TO DE {LERS —, A deposit is required on all C. O. D. LEVIN BROTHERS Established in 1886 TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA Red. “Blue, Men’s Leather Belt Assortment A Rapid Selling or Wide- Salesbeard Consists of 18 Fancy Genuine Leather Sport Belts with highly pol- fished nickel har- ness buckles. Put up in an attr tive Display (a> inet, as illustraed w ith a 700-Hole Salesboard at ° Der _ sale Os $35.00. 4 «Asst. A complete line of Salesboard Assortments, Pre- mium Merchandise, Jewelry, Novelties, Blankets etc., will be found lasted in our general ca a Sera for your copy today. IT’S FREE FOR T ASKING, GELLMAN BROS. 118 N. 4th Street, Minneapolis, Minn — TELL THE ADVERTISER IN THE BILLBOARD WHERE YOU GOT HIS, ADDRESS. | pear) 98 Pe | ee AT S[esesrststssssssess o eececeseooeesosesee | a H ' efeceeevececeessseese | | Be H Re } . seeeevecocooosoosee e eeeceveccesoooesesese oe eeecveccooesceseeese : p e Sceecooceseecesose ; } Ry e secervecceoosssesos | | smssssesssssessssses ees | Ge =| eee ; | ; Sees to] ee ee, | - | Chip a. Sc | TS | | oe Hh > ae as ole Ze | REE (ocr. f earth Bell i ist Py 7 ia it — + i ; : To © nee’ F —pr$ > ps ll . ee EEF A = —_ — - er aia ‘ . = * Ay REA ANEAPES } | ' | es |; | Mn | Lee |) ee ||) WH | ee |. at in | A 1) | i i | Po li : | Rs |) ; pe LL | sree | | 7 CALLA eS 8 OF Ne —— fresh, | Cb i it : — tie we ‘B ie = — < z=: 3 i an m 2 mie 4 | =a . ee : L3 Eases ; . | — he : “ ‘“ . : rit.) Price per : f , = | te . 7 ; 3 ie re fH Eg z Tanseen AGE \ fons, j : a eee ; x ; 3 elle ‘m = nan ~ aan \ . ° aoa 3. ei te +2 eee | = (Ge ¢ oi | isa — 1 eo aS a? & 3 ie i — ——————————— eee ea ~ Gee “le be | . . or ad ‘ “ o ae 4 ee Write us ff in want of Machines @ a a oe oe | REx NOVELTY CO., 3208 Southport Ave. Chicago. or Galesboards, Bead for Cataloe i eet !
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The Billboard, January 15, 1927 EVEN NEW HITS FOR 1927 IN FIELD -SALESBOARDS ay such new hits as our 600 hole Prohibition Blues, Play Bas er and Broker, Slot Machine and African »Only $1.50 each. Six” ‘entirely different 1000 hole boards in Board of bao Bar-room, Cash Register, Poker Play, Combin- and Play Your Color at $2.50 each. Lithographed — Stand Out Like an Electric Sign eo a eat _ Pie ‘irst---Order Today * FIELD PAPER PRODUCTS CO., Peoria, Winois Get. Our Free Descriptive Circulars of Our Entire Line - sy WE LEAD THE WORLD FOR VALUES B37N75—Toy Wrist Watch No. BIiWI00—Men's or Boys’ Wrist Watch, A ~~ ae, like the real 60 Nickel-Plated Case. Cushion shape. Stem Wind aa bp BL a and Stem Set, Lever Eseap et, with big flash. ‘ilustration shows PER Full Radium Numerals and Hands. Fine Quality actual size. GROSS Leather, Sewed-On Straps, with Nickel Buckle. - Sample Watch ss Each 2.25 In Dozen Lots ss Each 2.15 Quantities of 50 or More Each 2.00 nl Point. Per Doz..... . 3 50 B!0C9i9—Round Point Per Doz...... 7 Here it is the FIRST of the NEW YEAR and time to figure — — on coming SPRING and SUMMER business YOU WANT TO GET YOUR SHARE OF IT Pick the machines that best fit your re- quirements and in view of the large coming demand. it will be ad- visable to send in your order in plenty of time so that we can ship your machines without any unnecessary delay- WRITE FOR PAR- TICULARS TODAY. Remember, your lo- ality even though it be but a small town can accommodate a large number of ma hines Do not over- look this very impor- tant fact, for the com- ing year should see a more favorable attitude towards coin-operated machines. Make the most of it by getting to work early. OPERATOR’S BELL in 5c, 10c, 25¢ and 50c Play MINT VENDERS in 5c Play Only ADDRESS———______- PITTSBURGH MANUFACTURING & SALES CO. Main Office: 335 Wabash Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. carts Sue, PILLOWS *9ine tum Silk-Like Centers6ig Flash FOR CARNIVALS, BAZAARS, MERCHANTS. Popular Mottees, Patrietic Designs. Lodge Emblems, Sconis Designs tor Resorts. SEND FOR SALESBOARD CIRCULAR LEATHER PILLOWS, 25 Designs. A $10.00 Flash for $2.25 Eaeh. WESTERN ART LEATHER CO. P. O. Box 484, Tabor Opera Bidg., DENVER, COLO. For Quick Action Wire Meney with am Ship Same Day Order Received. 25% Deposif Balance C. O. REDUCED PRICES ON GREEN FOUNTAIN PENS and JUMBO PENCILS All a Pens listed here are America d t-Fi Non-Tarnishable Ball-Peinted Pens, ‘stamped token Geld Plated.” _ NOW ay og Size my Fountain Pens oss, + per Ps ccccesssecescs 8 \e B64S100—Ladies’ Size Red Fountain Pens ee a pernteen ane wlumbo™ Fountain menial seces? 2.10 ae ya Size, Green Fountain Pens. 260 ha a en 7 ere a. A J + 4 per Dozen..... ee coecee “* be Sa oe a ene umbo Fountain Pens, with B64S10l—Green Jumbo Fountain Pens. Per Band. Per Gross, 42.00; per Dozen........ 3.75 Gross, 36.00; per Oczen see tlre tte 3.25 B64S106—Regulation Size, Green Fountain 30.00; per Dozen.........- 2.60 BSiS48—Jumbe Red Pencil. | 851853—Jumbo Green Pencil. Per Gress, S0.60s ger BeGis ccccccecccccces 3.25 Per Gross, 00; per Dozen........ coe &D We Carry the Nationally Advertised Parker Fountain Pens. See Our Catalog for Prices. N. SHURE CO. rnc sts CHICAGO The World’s Largest Novelty House are ‘made by os Gardner & Company 2309 Archer Avenue :: Chicago. Illinois non enya t the Auwe oa 2 £oO wes Deirarer tn re ELIS | 7 = : ; . se Jj é Pa. a 4 i 3 1% ¥ Le oe —— ; — ren aD smwrnne ie) j i SS | | Wye eee BBs if aS eeeaaeesl BA re ee i” | —_—_—_—_—X"!__ i eae - ; ¥ > SSS / 4 ar = SE a8 ae Pesce pega? "3 i a” — re ne | po crch ae ‘ore . 5 7 = . ; : The Best i : wots y 2S. 1 | ; AL eon Se ie Sa) eo ae de ‘ Ss —..— _-_ irre | SSS SSS © SSS i oF SESS Ss #7 | ‘SSS a SS | SSS] reer eee ea ‘ (ne a a oe AR A aS AON ET NT TT EA ESS I ST CT A I ES EE rr re RR i -- oh ae Se Ping ion m PELLETS So fp Tt s = a, BD } . 5S eo @ @ oe] ee ut = £ eh Sst Sees “ = 4 me J ee = ted FF 4 = £27227757222 32752852327 Sa EE! Ihe BS RID Pirie | £\/ am ne a= PSPSPS SSS i SF PPPPPSSSI SI SIS Ps ss ss sist - — . PS seca eessessestssEseeds Pe mare al Ania stern — —— Hj": Qa et * ea. . « = —<
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u ~ Dur New 1927 Net Weight No. 300 Color Assortment ine NOT A SALESBOARD DEAL ie NO RESTRICTED TERRITORY—CAN BE SOLD ANYWHERE The boxes used on this deal are lithographed in six colors and fom for class and flash. The candy is highest class assorted gold highly embossed. Each box wrapped in cellophane, and a } Chocolates, the kind that will bring every customer back for more. No. 30 $28.50 SPECIAL DISCOUNT | A Shben $5.50 TO JOBBERS | BALAN), $23.00 In Lots of 6 or More. 33 Premium Boxes highest grade Chocolate candy Chocolate Bars 10c Each 33 Premium Boxes i Pick your color and 24 Boxes 1%4-Ib. Net | ) receive Weight ba FREE Value $1.00 Each iB A premium box of Chocolates— 6 Boxes 1-lb. Net Weight Value $2.00 Each All Red Centers | Receive $1 box of Chocolates— %4-lb. Net 2 Boxes 2-Ib. Net Weight Value $4.00 Each All Yellow Centers Receive a $2 box of Chocolates— 1-Ib. Net 1 Box 5-lb. Net . Weight | All Green Centers Value $7.50 Receive a $4 box of | 4 Chocolates— 2-Ib. Net of pure, fresh. high- est quality of Choco- | | lates and 500 deli- | | cious Chocolate Bars | | packed in 500 indi- vidual boxes. | ’ Party buying last _ box of Chocolate Bars Receives $7.50 box of Chocolates— 5-Ib. Net . | ; Shipping Weight Packed in two fiber | '- 80 Pounds aa = i cartons NOT A x LER Oe Ble ss CAN BE SALESBOARD eae ae ee ss SOLD DEAL ANYWHERE Pick Yeur Coler and Get an Extra Premium. Box of High-Grade Chocolates Free. Retails $50.00 Dealer’s Cost $28.50 Dealer’s Profit $21.50 | f 33 Premium Bexes and 500---Five Hundred---Boxes of Chocolate Bars, 10c Each. 4 The $7.50 Box Is Reserved for Party Buying Last Box of Chocolate Bars, 10c. The Chocolate Bars are used in this assortment to take the place of | packed in individual boxes. While they are very delicious and will be a salesboard and to give the customer something for every pur- | greatly appreciated by your customers and are by far more expensive } chase, regardless of whether they receive a premium package. | than any premium or item ever offered for every number on a sales- The bars with the colored centers indicate the premium boxes. | board it must be remembered they're furnished with this assortment All are heavily coated with chocolate. each being wrapped and] as a means of quick selling. No blanks; something for every sale. ORBER NOW FROM ANY ONE OF THE FIVE FIRMS LISTED BELOW: ST. LOUIS CHOCOLATE CO. .. . . . 410 No. 23rd St., St. Louis, Mo. THEODORE BROS. CHOCOLATE CO., Inc., 3201 Park Ave., St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS NOVELTY CO. .. ... . . 1504 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, | Reserved for last sale 27 Ibs. Net Weight ; ' i | ' PEERLESS PRODUCTS CO. . . . . . . 911 Campbell St., Kansas City, Mo. N. SHURE COMPANY .... ........ Madison and Franklin Sts., Chicago, Ill. [ | —_ SS. | a | a. SS om za <7 | a] mS 57 eee | SS 4 | |. <r is eS | | | a | NN Gs =| Aim (et @ | —__] |—__-____—_—— Stes Feo Che BP BSN LIK 9 7 | me Se ey | ara — SSS | | Ss) §- gesssq “Gea le | 0 eee |) oy || ey | ||| a 27 _ 2a temo a iS 7 — ao —. sian A ees | ee Na ed OEE EE | | ar ae F = - _ SS nF Seg a. \- a 4 O %is\ Mi =| p | A! a ie ' ; — oo = . —_ - “$