The Billboard 1929-10-26: Vol 41 Iss 43
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October 26, 1929 Billboard THE SHOW WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA The Billboard has been termed a newspaper, and it is. Yet that term does not completely define it. The Billboard has been called a trade paper, and it is. But that term does not fully measure its field. The Billboard has been classified as a theatrical magazine, and it is. Yet even that term lacks somewhat in depth and breadth in locating The Billboard in its proper classification. Between the covers of each issue of The Billboard is contained a portion of an encyclopedia of news and in- formation which constitutes an invaluable service for show- men. Fifty-two issues of The Billboard complete the en- cyclopedia. Fifty-two issues of The Billboard form a most complete and valuable service for the man or woman whose time or talent is invested in the business of entertaining. Measured in terms of money, one copy each of 52 con- secutive issues of The Billboard could not be produced and distributed to the reader for $1,000. Yet a year’s sub- scription contains it all and may be yours for $3. From Drama to Circus--- The Billboard Serves the Men and Women of the Show World. . . At All News Stands 15c By the Year $3.00 The Billboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati, O. Please send The Billboard to me each week, for which send me a bill, charging me at the regular yearly rate. ' LE A A OL TE a LL LL re | ME: Sik iin ruched inate Madbebbeientss askin NN So hs oe aiid sheen eawaen os SS jpemiaet i lrame hes eae ne . : i
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Published weekly at Cincinnati, O. Entered as second-class mail matter June 4, 1897, at Post Office, Cincinnati, under Act of March, 1879. 100 Pages. Vol. XLI. No. 43. October 26, 1929. Copyright 1929 by The Billboard Publishing Company 10 Ringling R. R. Co. Denies Tex Guinan Could Earn $5,000 a Week LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19.—Tex Guinan, who recently brought suit .ainst the Los Angeles Railway Com- pany for alleged damage caused by one of the company’s trucks in a collision with Miss Guinan'’s automo- bile, has lost her case. Tex asked for £5.000, representing a week's salary, and $100,000 additional damages. The railroad company, in answering the charges, contended that it was not responsible for the damage and also denied that the plaintiff could earn 85.000 a week as she stated in her complaint. Settlement Made Of Philadelphia Theater Strike PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19.—After a deadlock that has been in effect since Labor Day, the musicians’ union and theater managers reached a settlement of their differences last night and the local legit. season will get under way October 28. when two or three houses will open, followed by the opening of several other theaters early next month. The local settlement will automatically clear up the union situation in other cities, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, ete. Reports from Toronto. where the American Federation of Labor conven- tion is in progress, indicate that the musicians were granted an increase of 88. but no pay for “dark” weeks. The attractions due here October 28 are Herman Timberg’s Take It Easy, at the Chestnut Street Opera House: After Dark, at the Walnut, and possibly Broken Dishes, at the Garrick. A week later the Theater Guild comes to the Garrick, The Duchess of Chicago to the Shubert: Katharine Cornell, in The Age of Innocence, to the Shubert- Keith, and Lenore Ulric and Sidney Blackmer, in The Sandy Hooker, to the Forrest. Cashier, Unafraid of Gun, Yells and Foils Robbers SAVANNAH, Oct. 19.—Tho staring in- the barrel of a big revolver, Mrs. Frank Hill, cashier of the Lucas Theater, yelled for help and frustrated one of the boldest robbery attempts this city has ever known. The would-be bandits strolled up to the ticket window under the brilliant lights about 830 p.m. and, poking the revolver thru the window, softly demand- ed “those big bills.” Mrs. Hill, however, wheeled to the back, opened the door of ner cage and yelled for help. The rob- hers fled before several patrons, who had been waiting in line and had thought ‘hat the bandits were customers, could Start in pursuit. To Ask Dismissal of Film Action sn NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Motion to dis- Miss the government action on credit case against 10 motion picture distribu- tors, the Hays organization and 32 film boards of trade is expected to be filed shortly, The petition for the injunction was denied in Federal Court here. C. D. Odom Heads New Booking Department—Four Popular Titles Being Revived—Buffalo Bill With Tom Mix as Feature NEW YORK, Oct. 19—John Ringling has thrown @ little more light on the ideas back of his recent acquisition of the American Circus Corporation when he announced this week that 10 circuses flying the Ringling banner will be avail- able for fa’'r dates next season. The roster includes the Big One itself, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, which has played sin- gle days at important fairs with excep- tional success. Others are the five pres- ently active Corporation shows. Sells- Floto, Hagenbeck-Wallace, John Robin- son, Al G. Barnes and Sparks, and four titles that will be revived. namely, Howe’s Great London. Van Amberg, Yankee Robinson and Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Report also has it that the Buffalo Bill Show will consist of a crack organt- zation, with Tom Mix as the big feature, thus putting this outfit in competition with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. The Ringling fair-booking department will be headed by C. D. Odom, who has been managing the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. He is expected here in a few days. Headquarters have been estab- lished at 1 East 53d street, where John Ringling also will have his private office, and John M. Kelley. the Ringling at- torney, will move there from the Palace Theatcr Building. In addition to supplying the big cir- cuses named, the Ringling fair booking office also will furnish smaller circus units, spectacles, reviews and individual acts. Texas Theaters Lose Occupation Tax Fight FORT WORTH, Oct. 19.—The State law in regard to occupation tax on thea- ters has been upheld by Judge Hal S. Lattimore, of the 96th District Court, when he denied a request of 15 local theaters for an injunction which would have prevented collection of the tax. The restraining order was asked by & group of the smaller down-town and suburban shows. commonly known as the “second-run” theaters. All the cinema houses in the city except sev- eral of the largest were included in the petition. The shows have to pay an occupation tax of $75 to the State and county combined, and half of that amount in addition to the city. The tax is based on the population of the city, and the $75 tax is for populations of more than 140,000, Real-Estate Men Protest Gag SACRAMENTO, Calif.. Oct. 19-—-The Plaza Theater this week was asked by the State real estate commission to get a better laugh in the current show than calling real estate men “liars”. T. A. Kelly, deputy commissioner, wrote a letter to Roy H. Clair, manager of the theater, requesting him to eliminate a line which went something like this: “I had to He like a real estate salesman.” The. fact that it was spoken by a sweet-voiced heroine made no difference to Kelly. “T wonder”, he wrote, “if that line could not be changed without killing the laugh, and omitting the ‘real estate salesman’, because it has been the earnest endeavor of this department for the past few years to professionalize the real estate business, and I am happy to say that there is very little lying brought to the attention of this department at this time. I would hate to implant in the minds of the theatergoers the fact that real estate salesmen lie to mer- chandise their commodity.” Kelly admitted the line is probably funny to most people, but not to real estate men. LAST-MINUTE FLASHES NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—George M. Cohan and Sam Harris, former partners in produc- tion, will appear together in an act at the Friars’ Frolic. UNCONFIRMED re- parts have Jones & Green preparing a musical version of “Seventh Heaven”. i A PLAN to merge Investors’ Equity, Inc.. and the Motion Picture Capital Corporation has been approved by the stockholders of both companies. THE COMMERCIAL IN- VESTMENT COMPANY will finance all equipment installed ‘into theaters by RCA on deferred payment plan. FOR NINE MONTHS, ending August %. Universal Pic- tures Corporation shows a greater gross income by more than $2.000.000 than for the same period in the previous year. but the net profits are lower, the reduction in net earnings being attributed to the large film tures from which earnings have not been fully realized chargeoffs in connection with released pic- NEWLY formed Con- gsolidated Recording Corporation promises saving to exhibitors with disc equipment in the matter of reduced score charges. per cent in its net profits of 1929 over the earnings of 1928. FOX FILMS anticipates an increase of 100 TOM MIX, featured this season with Sells-Floto Circus, arrived here today for a conference with Will Hays. . »« »« ARGENTINA, dancer; Clayton, Jackson and Durante, and Florence Moore, are reported signed by Lew Leslie to appear in his “International Revue”. CHICAGO, Oct. 21.—Texas Guinan expects to open a night club here this here for his annual conference - . « CARL LAEMMLE is : te week. with heads ef Universal City. Cireuses T Play Fairs Next Season Heiress Quits Chicago Play When Identity Is Learned CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Because the public found out who she was, Laura Harding, 22-year-old daughter of the late J. Horace Harding, New York banker and chairman of the American Railway Express Company, gave up her #$%40-a-week role asa maid in Thunder in the Air at the Princess Theater. Miss Harding tried out with the company in Atlantic City and made good. She had intended to stay with the show, but upon the disclosure of her identity she expressed displeasure to the press agent and returned to her home in New York. Pianists Replace Orchestra Units In Paris Clubs PARIS, Oct. 19—Last season a few of the smaller cabarets and night clubs re- placed their orchestras with simply 4 pianist—usually a really good musician. The Music Box in Montmartre went them one better by presenting Les Cope- land and Max Darewski at two pianos and the idea was a decided success. Les has returned to the United States and Max is dead, but their idea caught the public fancy and this season their ex- ample is being followed by many of the “intime” night clubs. Heading the exponents of the new idea are the popular pianists, Dick Bevan and Gaby Martin, at the Cloche in the Latin Quarter. Bud Sheppard, at the College Inn, and Roy Barton, at Harry’s New York Bar, have become fixtures, while Norman Lloyd is pulling the passengers into The Drunken Ship. Edward de Mertz is at the Artists’ Club and with the ending of the unusually long sea- shore season the ranks will soon be augmented by such favorites as Leo Desly, Harry Reiser and others. Incidentally French musicians are making desperate efforts to combat the double menace of mechanical music and the ever-increasing invasion of foreign musicians. The latest move in their fight is the calling of a strike of all the musicians working for the phonograph recording studios. Cleveland Orchestra Gets $400,000 Fund CLEVELAND, Oct. 21.—Establishment of a $400,000 endowment fund by Samuel Mather, Cleveland philanthropist. for a Cleveland orchestra to replace his an- nual gift of $20,000, was announced Saturday by Welfare Director Dudley S Blossom. The endowment fund will provide the orchestra with a permanent annual income of $20,000. After Chicago Stadium CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—The Chicago Stadium, which. altho acknowledged to be one of the finest auditoriums in the country, has been in some respects a disappointment to some of those who had expected great things of it, is attracting the attention of Eastern capitalists. It is reported that a deter- mined effort is being made by the Madison Square Garden Corporation to obtain control of the building. -_ Che Goremosm~ — TH e | Only s that ==|Billboard|*-= the Show ‘World. | Prt a | the ‘Profession. — ee | a | ee -_] _ a | as ——————— FO a ae | : —— ’ > bs ee i om he pte : ae a E Rec
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4 _ October 26, 1929 — Billboard oo i eieceeeeneneeeeneenelie ieee oeeeeeneneneenn hai “Ohe Legitimate Conducted by CHARLES MORAN- Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York Stag — Sf Coniract Test Case Seen . As Daneer Claims Part Injured Performer Out Eight Weeks With Injury Seeks Re- turn to Shubert Show Under Run-of-Play Contract —Decision May Be Precedent NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—A claim, which promises to be a test case. is being brought against Lee and J. J. Shubert, as the producers of A Night in Venice, by Betsy Rees, a dancer who appeared in the producticn. She left the cast, holding a run-of-the-play contract, when she suffered an injury while doing one of her numbers in the show. here and is set for a tour. The Shuberts replaced Miss Rees when she did not appear after several weeks while she was recovering from her injury. She is seek- ing to regain her job on the contention that her failure to appear in the attrac- tion was thru no fault of her own. The case will go before a board of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association sometime this week and de- cision is leoked for before the end of the week, in view of the fact that the show is now on the road and the Shuberts will -be liable for salary from the time the dancer returned if she wins her claims. The test will determine for the first time the strength of a run-of-the-play contract where such an eventuality as illness or injury forces a performer to withdraw from a show. One of the biggest points to be covered in the claim of the dancer is whether or not a manager can dismiss a person who is injured and whether the claims of the injured party are valid after a certain period. The length of time the person is out of the cast will receive considerable attention, inasmuch as either way the case is decided may have an effect upon the standard run-of-the- play contract. In the event the player wins her job back it may mean that the run-of-the- Play comtract is binding upon the man- ager to a point of holding a part open for an incapacitated performer, and an- other angle to be considered is that if the claim goes against the performer in this particular case it will set a prec- edent. The decision will be carefully watched by both actors and managers alike. Georg Fassnacht With Cramer CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Georg Fassnacht, who formerly played Judas in the Frei- burg Passion Play, is now associated with Clarence Cramer, who announces he will put out a company to present the play in English and that contracts have been signed for much of the season’s work. Georg Fassnacht left the Freiburg Players at Milwaukee a few weeks ago following internal dissension in the com- pany. His brother, Adolf, has continued the tour of the company westward. Cramer hed a Passion Play company composed largely of stock actors recruit- ed in Chicago on the road last season for a brief tour. Performers Injured NEWARK, Oct. 19.—Ruth Fullmer and Jimmie Givens were injured Sunday light in Newark, when a bus in which they were riding struck another auto, after which the driver of the bus lost control and crashed into an iron trolley pole. They were returning to New York after playing a club in Newark when the accident occurred. Both were taken to St. Michael's Hospital for medi- cal attention. They were last seen in Rio Rita, both playing prominent parts. The production closed Saturday at the. Majestic Theater FORBES HAS PLAY NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Alfonse W. Pevet, vice-president of the Horace Liveright publishing house and former Broadway press agent, has collaborated on a comedy with Lothrop Stoddard. A character said to represent Mussolini is the central figure. Henry B. Forbes is interested in the play and may produce it this season. A. H. Woods Folds Two, Has One Tried by Brown NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Blanche Yurka has the lead in The Day Lady, Sammy Shipman piece, tried out in Greenwich, Conn., this week. Chamberlain Brown is staging the play and it is to be produced on Broadway by A. H. Woods, who prob- ably will retain Miss Yurka for the role. Woods is attempting to avoid the pos- sibility that soon he may not have a play on Broadway. Scotland Yard and Murder on the Second Floor folded Sat- utday night. Both are foreign importa- tions which have not fared well. Elsie Ferguson’s Scarlet Pages, Woods’ third, is catching on. The producer has a possibility in Elmer Rice’s Life Is Real, but he is hav- ing casting difficulties with the piece Warner Brothers hold the screen rights to all four of the present Woods produc- tions. Hitchy Still Unfit; Connolly in Role NEW YORK, Oct. 19. — Your Uncle Dudley, a comedy by Howard Lindsey and Bertrand Robinson, is in rehearsal with Walter Connolly in the lead origi- nally created by Raymond Hitchcock. A. L. Erlanger and George C. Tyler plan to reopen the show early next month. The comedy opened in Chicago last spring, but closed after three days when Hitchcock became seriously ill. Physi- cians report that the star will be unabie to return to the stage for some time, so it was decided to recast the lead for a New York opening. Members of the original company who will appear with Connolly include Mrs. Jacques Martin, Reatrice Terry, George Stillwell. James Pell, Eleanor Hayden and William Ha- worth. NICHOLS PLAY SET NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Anne Nichols’ new comedy, She Walked Home, is slated for opening in Wilmington, Del., Thurs- day night, and Baltimore will be brought here. May Vokes has the featured role and Clifford Brooke is credited with the di- rection. Miss Nichols’ next production will be Callahan, an adaptation from a short story. t- | ERNEST TRUEX, who is back on Broadway for the first time in three years. He was last seen here in “Pomeroy’s Past”, which had a brief run in New York during the spring of 1926, Truex went to England shortly after that play closed and has played there since. Now he comes to Broadway with a play imported by Arch Selwyn. It is “Many Waters”, the Moncton Hoffe play. GORDON IN JAM WITH NEW PLAY NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Charles K. Gor- don, whose production, Ghost Parade, folded last week in Detroit, is in finan- cial difficulty. His show was closed by Equity after checks advanced for over- due salaries were returned to members of the cast. The show opened in Washington and played one week, going from there to Detroit. It did a week, but the cast did not get paid until last Tuesday, when Gordon gave them checks which were not honored. After the performance Tuesday night it was decided to close and bring the performers back to New York. The bond posted was just suf- ficient to cover the transportation ex- penses and the salaries due the per- formers. Writers New to Broadway Doing “Woof Woof” Music NEW YORK, Oct. 21. — Demarest & Lohmuller, a recently organized produc- ing firm, have engaged Edward Pola and Eddie Brandt to do the score of its forthcoming musical comedy, Woof, Woof. The writers are new to Broadway, having spent most of their time getting across in London. Both boys are Ameri- cans. Pola has been in England for the last 11 years. About six months ago he teamed up with Brandt and they turned out the story, music and lyrics for the first all-talking and singing picture for Pritish International The picture is Harmony Heaven, soon to be released Previously they had done theme songs. Cyril Wood is the author of the book of the Demarest & WLohmuller musical and it is likely that Demarest himself will stage the production. Casting has already started. New “19th Hole” Company CHICAGO, Oct. 19—A new Midwest company to present The 19th Hole has been formed and will open somewhere in Indiana October 29. An Indianapolis firm is sponsoring the show. Banned Play | Claim Filed Unpaid Option for British Rights Sought by Theo- dore Dreiser NEW YORK, Oct. 21. — Theodore Dreiser, novelist, has filed a claim for $825 against Horace Liveright, producer of An American Tragedy, a sum which the author says is due upon an option of the British rights of the play. Patrick Kearney, who adapted the novel for the stage, has entered no claim, but if Dreiser wins, Kearney will ‘have %675 due him from the publisher and pro- ducer. Dreiser filed his claim with the Dramatists’ Guild of the Authors’ League of America and the case will be arbi- trated this week by a board at the American Arbitration Association here Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, A. E Thomas and Alfred Wallertein have been selected to hear the case. There is an especial] interest to the theater world in the claim brought against the producer by the writer. Live- right secured the rights for British pro- duction for a stipulated sum of $1,500, which was never actually paid. Liveright then submitted the play to the censors of England, who refused to allow the presentation as it then stood. It was ordered rewritten before Eng- land would permit it to be shown there. This, according to the producer, the author refused to allow. The result was that the play was never presented and Liveright’s secured rights were worthless. Liveright is also said to have opposed the revision and felt that the chances of the play would have been ruined had it been rewritten. The producer abandoned the project more than a year ago. Dreiser filed his claim on the grounds that he offered the rights in good faith and that the ac- tion of the British censorship body could not have been anticipated at the time. He feels that the amount stipulated for the option is due both he and the dram- atizer. An American Tragedy was presented in New York three seasons ago without difficulty. Police censors here passed upon it, altho it did have trouble in several road cities. SET EXTRA SHOWS NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Preparations are being made by several managers who have paying attractions on Broadway to give special matinees on election and Thanksgiving Day. Earl Carroll will likely have matinees of Sketch Book and Brock Pemberton has already an- nounced matinees for Strictly Dishon- orable. Both shows now have Thursday matinees and during Thanksgiving week Wednesday matinees will likely be added Seven Legit. Openings This Week in Boston BOSTON, Oct. 21.—Due to the threat- ened musicians’ sympathy strike in New York, the Broadway Booking offices have stampeded eastward, with the result that there will be seven openings tonight. They include Katharine Cornell, in The Age of Innocence, at the Wilbur; Holiday, at the Plymouth; Porgy (return. engage- ment), at the Hollis; ‘Ziegfeld’s Ameri- can premiere of Bitter Sweet, at the Tremont; A Night in Venice, at the Shubert; Hello Yourself, Shubert Apollo, and Jultus Caesar, Repertory Theater. ec Ce br + rhe ee tile Ee ee al Bagh sorters t, - ; a ————————— } | OOOO | >. /6 eal ‘ oe ee aii | | | ; | | | . ——_—______ ee | ‘= | , we. 5 : 4 48 =~ s é es . aa CO ao Te” P } 43 a ‘ < Se 7 eee —————————————eerr Ss os an : mS ‘ att J | ee ee e g ee x oe aid : os ae Wie eee deh = mig we ae i. bes rae e. ‘i . ; ay | : : | cork. bys ij cl ea i ions Sere
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ee ee ee SS eee Erlanger W ill Shubert .Strike Terms Billboard Follow Provisions Made To Fight Union Fall Thru as J. J. Shubert Compromises With Joseph N. Weber Over Musicians’ Strike NEW YORK, Oct. 21—A. L. Erlanger will follow along submitting to the settlement made by J. J. Shubert in musicians that threatened to tie up the entire legitimate theater the controversy with the Philadelphia Shubert and Joseph N. Weber reached an agreement at Toronto, Friday, whereby the wages of the 55 musicians at Philadelphia are increased $8 a week. A break was threatened of the stage hands and musicians’ union if the strike actually brcke, because there were only 55 musicians striking in Philadelphia and more than 200 stage hands affected there. Previously it was announced that Er- langer and the Shuberts were to fight the thing together, Erlanger’s organization, it is authoritatively known, had made care- ful arrangements to book all their at- tractions on the road into independent houses, and the same provisions were made for the attractions now working in Erlanger houses here. Last Tuesday the Menagers’ Protective Association, of which Erlanger is not a member, held a meeting at Arthur Ham- merstein’s office, ostensibly to discuss ad- vertising, but what was actually taken up was the threatened strike. Led by @ group in accord but not in sympathy with the Shuoerts, the independent man- agers sought to have the strike fought thru to a finish. The managers, it is said, were willing to let the strike break, and hold fast without injunctions or any legal efforts to stop the strikers from continuing be- ing made. If necessary, it was anticipated by one group of managers that every at- traction in New York would close before submission would be made to the de- mands of strikers. More than 13 shows in Shubert houses here would have been affected by the strike. PEMBERTON MOVES NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Brock Pember- ton, who is producing Strictly Dishonor- able, has removed his office to the Avon Theater, where his hit is now playing. Rehearsals of his second production of the season, Seven-Year Love, are being conducted at the theater. Aarons & Freedley Plan New Version Of Musical Flop NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Aarons & Freed- ley announce they will open a musical comedy, Heads Up!, at the Shubert Thea- ter, Newark, October 28, with a Broad- way premiere early in November. Jack McGowan, Paul Gerard Smith, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are the authors. The cast includes Victor Moore, Jack Whiting, Barbara Newberry, Betty Star- buck, Ray Bolger, John Hundley, Robert Glecker, Janet Velie and Peggy Bernier. Heads Up! is a new version of Me for You, which flopped in Detroit several weeks ago. The cast of the new effort is almost identical. It is probable that Jack McGowan was called in to doctor up Me for You, the book of which was written by Owen Davis. Rodgers and Hart's music and lyrics have been re- worked for Heads Up! REVIVAL GOES ON 19.—Fritzi Scheff's NEW YORK, Oct. revival of Mlle. Modiste has proved so popular that the Victor Herbert operetta will linger here a while longer at the Casino Theater, where it goes Monday. Milton Aborn this week starts rehearsals of The Fortune Teller, which succeeds Naughty Marietta, the present attraction at the Jolson Theater. LUMINOUS COLORS A. STROBL, 58 W. 50th St., New York City. IGS AND TOUPEES FOR MEN. Bobbed Wigs for Women Natural as your own hair. Cc. Lf SOLOMON, 108 West 42d Street, New William R. Kane Leases Gallo Theater For Mitchell Revival NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Radiant Pro- ductions, Inc., with which Max Spiegel is associated in his Broadway comeback, suffered temporary reverses last week and has leased the Gallo Theater here to William R. Kane, who is presenting the revival of Grant Mitchell in The Tailor-Made Man. The Radiant outfit has not completely folded up, however, and neither has the house changed its policy. The revival! is scaled at a $2 top. Ladies Don’t Lie, the initial produc- tion of the new firm, flopped badly, doing hardly any business, and with Equity straightened out a few details before the show closed Saturday night. The firm is still in good standing Rumors have it that the Wall street firm interested in the venture, which was to present new plays for legit. trials, has withdrawn its support and that Spiegel and his associates are now going it alone. The Radiant Productions group is making plans for another new produc- tion when the Mitchell show closes. Mitchell's revival is being sponsored by William R. Kane, a stock manager of Philadelphia, who has had the show on tour. SHUBERT CASTING NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Lee Shubert is casting Death Takes a Holiday. an orici- nal play adapted from the Italian of Alberto Casella by Walter Ferris. The play was tried out by the Parish Players at Stony Creek, Conn. Philip Merivale, who played opposite Jane Cowl in The Jealous Moon last season and previously - The Road to Rome, will play the ead. 2 Managers on Bad List Have Production Rights NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Two producers who have accounts to settle with Equity for former productions announced the acquisition of plays last week. Robert V. Newman, who has an account to settle for the ill-fated Pardon Me, a musical, which was stranded in Boston last sea- son, acquired, according to reports, a play called The Sap From Syracuse, by John Wray and Jack O'Donnell, for production. Frank L. Teller. who is also indebted to Equity, announced Dark Hands, a play by Alice Fleming Sid- man, will be done this season by him. Alan Allyn, says the Teller announce- ment, will direct the piece. CRAVEN RETURNS NEW YORK, Oct.’ 19.—Frank Craven will be on Broadway again this season as the lead in John Golden's first pres- entation which he is now casting. The play is Salt Walter, by Don Jarrett, and will open out of town the week of No- vember 11. This will be Craven's first appearance on Broadway in two seasons His last show here was The 19th Hole B. C. Whitney in Hospital TORONTO, Oct. 19.—B. C. Whitney, theatrical producer, underwent an oper- ation for empyema at the Western Hos- pital. The operation was successful and Whitney is improving. the surgeons re- port. —_—— ’ | EVELYN WILSON, who is making. her first production appearance with George White’s “Scandals” now at the Apollo Theater, New York. A singing comedienne, Miss Wilson was found where White has discovered several of his talented performers, appearing in a presentation show at one of the motion picture palaces on Broadway. She is now one of White’s best show stoppers. Ethel Barrymore To Extend Tour CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Lee Shubert an- nounces that Ethel Barrymore, with her repertory of G. Martinez Sierra’s The Kingdom of God and Lili Hatvany’s The Love Duel, will extend her present tour until next June and postpone her New York production of Scarlet Sister Mary, Daniel Reed's dramatization of Julia Peterkin's novel, until the fall of 1930 Broadway Engagements Grace George, A. E. Matthews, Lau- rence Grossmith, Carol Goodner, Ana- bella Murray, Eric Elliott and John Halloran for The First Mrs. Fraser (William A. Brady). Rose Hobart, Gavin Muir and Fred- ericka Fleming for Venus Victrir (Herman Gantvoort). Edward Jephson, May Vokes and Clyde Fillmore for She Walked Home (Anne Nichols). Lester Allen, Lon Hascall, Ginger Rogers, Earl Dewey, Sunny Dale, Brenda Bond, Albert Andruss, Shirley Richards and Cutler Sisters for Summertime (Bolton-Kalmar-Ruby). Georgine Cleveland for Dark Hands (Shelby Productions). William Challee for Mrs. Cook’s Tour (Brady & Wiman). Dorothy Kane for A Wonderful Night (the Shuberts). Betty Compton for Fifty Million Frenchmen (E. Ray Goetz). Walter Petrie, Theresa Maxwell] Con- over, Carlotta Irwin and Audrey Ridg- well for Seven-Year Love (Brock Pem- berton). Helen Baxter, George Barbier and Dorothea Chard for Cortez (Jack Linder). FROLIC PLANNED NEW YORK, Oct. 19—The Friars’ Frolic will be held November 24 at the Majestic Theater here and will mark the 25th anniversary of the theatrical organ- ization. The annual production will be called The Friars’ Silver Jubilee Frolic. George M. Cohan, abbot, will stage the show. The show is planned to outdo every frolic to date. Reservations are being accepted at the monastery. PRICES ALL ALIKE NEW YORK, Oct. 19—The New York Theater Assembly which opened its sea- son this week at the old Princess Theater here set a departure from the custom of giving matinee performances at re- duced box-office prices. All tickets are scaled at the same price for its in- troductory offering, Lolly, and Walter Greenough has announced the policy will be followed thruout the season. October 26, 1929 5 Shubert Deal Is Called Off Merger With Pathe Dies as Strike Is Settled by Shuberts NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—-The Shubert- Pathe deal is off. While the legal de- partments of both companies were work- ing overtime during the last week draw- ing up the necessary contracts the heads of the organizations found themselves unable to agree upon terms. It is said that the Shuberts would not meet the terms of Joseph P. Ken- nedy, the banker president of Pathe, and that his continued indifference to their proposals caused the deal to “die a natural death”. The deal was aimed, according to re- liable sources on Broadway, to re-estab- lish the Shubert financial standing both along Broadway and in Wall street, where the original rumor of the deal etarted. Papers were drawn up and the Shubert terms were submitted to Kennedy. Ken- nedy, it is reported, showed no great in- terest in some of the stipulations set down by the Shuberts and the deal died for the present. More than 400 plays would have gone to Pathe for picture rights had the merger taken place. These picture rights are still held by the Shuberts There are no definite reports from the Shubert organization regarding the flop of the deal, but the impression .is given that it is still on. Lee Shubert was conducting the nego- tiations with Joseph P. Kennedy Ken- nedy has never had anything to do with legit. since his entrance into the amuse- ment field two years ago when he took over the reins of the Keith-Albee or- ganization and First National pictures. He relinquished both and took the Pathe organization into his control. His entire association has been in Wall street and from the financial end, the end of the business that has caused the Shuberts no end of concern during the last year. The Pathe deal was looked for to bolster the Shubert stock. It is also reported that the calling off of the stagehands and musicians’ strike is one of the reasons why the Shuberts feel more confident and let the deal die. With that out of the way it is felt that they can pull out without tying up all their property and play rights. New Producer NEW YORK, Oct. 19—The first pro- duction under the management of E. H Goldstein will be No Children Allowed, by Gerda Rain. Goldstein, formerly general manager of Universal pictures, resigned last week to start producing in the legitimate theater and has opened Offices here at 233 West 42d street. He is casting his first play now. 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October 26, 1929 Revival Wave Billboard Indicates Good Plays Are Lacking Business in New York Theaters Is Good During Week, But Confined to Few Attractions—Five Folding— Only One a Hit NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—Altho there is constantly the cry set up that the lack of playwrights has nothing to do with the falling off of the legitimate theater, the adherents tc this claim point to this week as an example. return engagement are on the calendar. Mile. Modiste is reckoned in this score. The Shuberts will revive Naughty Marietta; William R. Kane brings Grant Mitchell back to town in The Tailor- Made Man; William Harris, Jr., has Abraham Lincoln, and Edward Blatt is bringing Harlem to Broadway for a re- turn engagement. While business along Broadway has been confined to a few good attractions that are now playing, this revival wave has caused considerable comment from the managers, who are constantly charg- ing the lack cf good plays has more to do with the loss of interest in the legiti- mate theater than any of the many causes advanced. Is indicates, they say, that plays of the caliber of Abraham Lincoln and the en- tertainment value of the Tailor-Made Man are apparently not being written by the present crop of playwrights. Business along Broadway continued fair, with five attractions, only one of which did any business, leaving four flops. A Night in Venice, the Shubert attrac- tion, with Ted Healy, starts on the road after having done fairly well here. All others, including the two importations, Scotland Yard and Murder on the Second Floor, are out-and-out flops. June Moon, It’s a Wise Child, Strictly Dishonorable and Street Scene are the only sellouts among the dramatic shows. with The Criminal Code and Scarlet Pages starting to catch on. The musical sellouts are still Scandals, Whoopee, Sweet Adeline and The Little Show. Several of the lesser shows are falling off, with Journey’s End. that has carried along to good business thru the summer, experiencing a falling off of the demand. An eight weeks’ agency buy in Arthur Hcepkins’ Channel Road is reported, but the first few performances gathered little attention from the theatergoers. Broadway Openings WEEK OF OCTOBER 21 Stripped, a play by Jane Murfin. Pre- sented by the Shuberts, featuring Lionel Atwill and Jessie Royce Landis, at the Ambassador Theater. Magoie. the Magnificent, a play by George Kelly. Presented by Laurence Rivers, Inc., featuring Shirley Warde, at the Cort Theater. Ladies of the Jury, a comedy by Fred Ballard. Presented by A. L. Erlanger and seorge C. Tyler, starring Mrs. Fiske, at frilanger’s Theater. Abraham Lincoln, a revival of the play by John Drinkwater. Presented by Wil- liam Harris, Jr., starring Frank Mc- Glynn, at the Forrest Theater. Naughty Marietta, a revival of the op- eretta by Victor Herbert and Rida John- son Young. Presented by Jolson’s The- ater Musical Comedy Company (Milton Aborn and the Shuberts) at Jolscn’s The- ater. A T2ilor-Made Man, a revival of the comedy by Harry James Smith. Presented by William R. Kane, starring Grant Mitchell, at the Gallo Theater. Harlem, a return engagement of the Negro play by William Jourdan Rapp and Wallace Thurman. Presented by Edward A. Blatt, at the Eltinge Theater. Week-End, a comedy by Austin Parker. Presented by Bela Blau, Inc., at the John Golden Theater. Button, Eutton, a farce comedy by Maurice Clark. Presented by Herman Shumlin, H.C. Potter and George Haight, featuring Lynne Overman and Alison Skipworth, at the Bijou Theater. The Silver Tassi€é, a play by Sean O’Casey. Presented by the Irish Thea- ter, Inc., at the Greenwich Village The- ater. The Booster, a comedy adapted by the Viennese of Louis Nertz and Armand Friedmann by Nathaniel E. Reeid. Pre- Four revivals and one Fritzi Scheff’s continued performance in sented by Y. D. N Theater. A., Inc., at the Bayes CLOSINGS Closings Saturday evening, October 19, 1929, included: A Night in Venice, at the Majestic Theater: Murder on the Second Floor, at the Eltinge Theater; Scotland Yard, at the Sam H. Harris Theater; Ladies Don't Lie, at the Gallo Theater; Fiesta, at the Garrick Theater. Ml'¢. Modiste moved Monday evening, October 21, from Jolson’s Theater to the Casino Theater. Houseparty, moved Monday evening, October 21, from the Cort Theater to Wallack’s Theater. Among the Married, moved Monday evening, October 21, from the Bijou The- ater to the 49th Street Theater THE RING LARDNER-George S. Kauf- man play. June Moon, which Sam H. Harris brought to the Broadhurst Thé@a- ter two weeks ago. entered the sell-out list soon after the opening. London Cables | LONDON, Oct. 19. I'm Wise, the English title of They All Want Some- thing, by Courtenay Savage, was cordial- ly received on its South Sea tryout last week. W. T. Tilden and Camilla Crume made their first English appearances in parts created on your side, including Courtenay Savage, Huntley Wright and H. R. Hignett. Ivor Novello’s A Symphony in Two Flats, presented Monday at the New The ater, containing two plays in one, proved to be tragi-comic and witty, with inter- esting situations. ‘Viola Tree’s comedy playing carried off honors, with f'rst- class work by Lillian Braithwaite, [vor Novello and Benita Hume. Gladys Frazin will\star in the Ameri- can thriller. The Woman in Room 13, which Joe Sacks presents October 28 at the Garrick Mantell’s Marionettes made a success- ful English opening at Newcastle Mon- day. Palladium and Holborn bookings followed. Arrivals this week included Oscar Hammerstein, Andre Charlot, Emma Haig, Art Fowler and Loma Worth; sail- ings, Ella Retford, Dan Booker, Walter Payne, J G. Gilbert, Sir Ben Greet and his players and Paul Robeson. EQUITY BALL PLANS NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Marilyn Miller has been chosen as the Spirit of Equity and will portray the role at the annual Equity Ball to be held at the Astor Hotel here on Saturday evening, Novem- ber 9. Reservations, restricted to mem- bers, are being made at Equity head- quarters by Margaret Smith. LEGIT. NOTES BERNICE MERSHON. who withdraws from the cast of Mile. Modiste Saturday, is the author of the modernized lyrics in the Keokuk Culture Club number used in the Victor Herbert revival. She is slated for a part in Fifty Million Frenchmen, the E. Ray Goetz produc- tion. MARIA GERMANOVA, who came here from the Moscow Art Theater, has ar- rived in New York and already has as- sumed her duties as director of the American Laboratory Theater and the Theater Arts Institute. ALFRED GOODMAN has returned to the New York company of Follow Thru and is now directing the orchestra for that production after having superin- tended the London production of the Schwab & Mandel musical. ‘JOSEPH AUSLANDER and Gilbert Gabriel, the dramatic critic, are to give the first two lectures of a series on the theater sponsored by Mrs. Samuel Marks. They will be given at the Savoy-Plaza Hotel, New York. JOHN EMERSON, former president of Actors’ Equity Association, has returned from abroad with his wife, Anita Loos. They collaborated on a play that will soon be produced on Broadway. SAM FORREST, general stage director for George M. Cohan, has been informed by his employer that his play, Sign X Y Z, may reach Broadway next week. It closed in Chicago and is now playing Detroit. Pittsburgh may be booked be- fore the Broadway entrance. TO THE BABIES is the title selected by Charles Richman for a play he has written. Richman is now appearing in Ladies Don’t Lie, in New York. INA CLAIRE is being sought for a production Sam H. Harris is planning. Storm Sister is rumored to be the play. LANGDON W. POST, assemblyman running for re-election and former New York newspaperman, is interested in the production Week-End. BROADWAY MANAGERS are more di- vided than ever over the advertising ar- rangement in New York newspapers. Contrary to the statement that only Erlanger interests oppose the plan set forth by the Managers’ Protective Asso- ciation. many other independent pro- ducers will not countenance a change in the system. These men claim the scheme is set forth to save money, whereas picture interests are spending unlimited amounts in advertising. ROBERT CRAIK, late of The Desert Song and The Vagabond King and native of Louisville, announced publicly last week that he is returning to Louisville for good. He will bring his wife and year-old son to live there. ALEXANDEER DEAN, associate director in the Yale Schoo! of Drama, and pro- ducer of several important plays in New York City, has been appointed coach of the Yale University Dramatic Association for the coming year. A. E. THOMAS is said to be working on an adaptation in which Billie Burke will be starred this season. ARTHUR HOPKINS has added Yellow Jacket, a new Sidney Howard play, to his production plans for the season. The Theater Guild is also interested in a Howard play. JED SHAW, for several years general manager of the retired Winthrop Ames, is now associated with Leslie Buswell. CROSBY GAIGE has withdrawn An Old-Fashioned Girl,.the Maurine Wat- kins play, for revision. WILLIAM FARNUM will appear in the lead of a new Hugh Stange play called Headquarters, which will be produced this season by Walter Vincent and Alfred E. Aarons. SUSAN GLASPELL’S /nheritcrs will be OPEN Nothing too big. LYCEUM THEATRE, Paterson, N. J. Population covers 500,000 people. Capacity 1,900. renovsted. Erie, D., L. & W. and Susquehanna R. R. TIME Newly Apply BILLY WATSON, Crities Favor Prize Play Brady May Send “Street Scene” to London in Two Weeks NEW YORK, Oct. 21—William A Brady may send Street Scene to London in two weeks. His plans which were altered soon after his return to this country last month are still somewhat indefinite, but the reaction of London critics to the Pulitzer Prize Play as pre- sented in Paris was so favorable that the producer is considering an immediate Rritish production. Before Brady's return from Europe, Filmer Rice, the author and director of the play, lined up 20 persons for the larger parts in the play. It is expected these performers will be given preference should the producer decide upon imme.- diate departure. His revised plans, an- nounced several weeks ago, included a London company after January 1 and two companies for the road here. Elmer Rice will accompany the Lon- don company in any event and stage the production himself, as he did with the original. It is said that London is anxious to see the prize play and pro- duction is looked for there soon. Brady, however has no ‘definite announcement to make. His immediate problem is the produc- tion of The First Mrs. Fraser, the St. John Ervine comedy that Grace George brought back from Europe with a troupe of British actors for the cast. These plans have temporarily put off the production of F. O. B. Paris, the Arthur F. Brash play, to which he holds prior producing rights. He announced last week that inability to properly cast the lead in the Brash play was the cause of abandonment of immediate produc- tion Reports emanating from the Brady of- fice have the Grace George vehicle hooked for Columbus, O., week of No- vember 4. The play will then tour for several weeks, coming into a Broadway playhouse not later than the week of December 16. Stage and Stars Aid American Hospital CHICAGO, Oct. 21.—A galaxy of stage stars gave generously of their talents Sunday afternoon at the Erlanger Thea- ter when the annual performance for the benefit of the American Theatrica! Hospitel was held. Artists from all of the local theaters contributed something to the entertainment program, giving a show that greatly pleased the throng that filled the theater. James G. Henschel led a great orches- tra contributed by the Chicago Federa- tion of Musicians, and Leon Errol, fa- mous comedian, was an ideal master of ceremonies. Among the artists who vol- unteered their services were Helen and Milton Charleston and Ken Murray, from the Palace: Irene Bordoni, Charlotte Lansing, Eugenie Leontovitch, Roscoe Ails, Helen Gilligan, Richard Bird, Abe Lyman and band, Olive Olsen, Bert Lehr and Nina Olivette, entire Fioretta mele chorus, George Murphy and girls. Rose Perfect, Ted Leary and Aurrole Craven, Doris Joyce, Dave Appollon and his Filipino orchestra, Zelaya, Joe Pen- ner, Benny Meroff, Warren Hull and chorus, Mrs. George Primrose and Spirit of Minstrelsy, and Johnny Burke. presented Saturday night by the Civic Repertory Company. HUGH FORD i1s to come from retire- ment to stage Diana, the Irving Kaye Davis play which L. Lawrence Weber will produce this season. REGIS TOOMEY has been signed fcr William Powell's first starring picture for Paramount. FREDERIC MARCH and Virginia Bruce have been given new contracts by Paramount, ARTHUR CEASER has been made di- rector of Vitaphone Varieties. 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Billboard THE NEW PLAYS ON BROADWAY | COSMOPOLITAN Recinning Thursday Evening, Oct. 17, 1929 GREAT DAY with book by W Duncan Lyrics by William Rose and Edward Eliscu Music by Vincent You- mans Book staged by R. H. Burnside and Frank M_ Gillespie Dances staged ! re Roy Prinz. Settings by Gates & A musical comedy and J. Wells Morange. .Costumes designed by Mabel Johnston Presented by Vincent Yaou- mans. sePeskiccnenneee Frank Daley Oe oe eee Ken Pulsifer Richard ..ccscccecececcvscceveves Bob Burton Td@ MOY coccscreccecececevcess Letha Burson PUES . ccaceosceurseeese saver Blanche Le Clair Carolyn ...-.--ccvccccccceceees Kitty Coleman Phil Randolph ...Billy Taylor Susie Totheridge cvncceseccctee Beareen Emmy Lou Randolph ..«.»Mayo Methot Henry White-Babe Jackson..Miller and Lyles Pepita Padilla eeesece Vanessi Carlos Zarega Jim Brent . Judge Totheridge .. Mazie Brown ikke eaekeecee ee Alan Prior Walter C Kelly Maude Eburne ..Vineent Simonin Charlie - weds Lantern Man ceaevee Hugh Chilvers Eten .ccccces eennenns Lois Deppe DANCING GIRLS—-Mediums: Margaret Mil- ler, Beth Meredith, Irene Evans, Vera Villon, Grace Connelly, Dixie Lester, Frances Stevens, Josephine Mostler, Peggy Deighton, —— Newton. Ponies: Jackie Cortez, Adelaide Kaiser, Jean Warren, Billy Toy, pee | Lavon, Jean Joyce, Rita Garcia, May renton, Paulyne Wynter, Olga Fox and Mildred Schroder. SINGING AND DANCING BOYS—Bob Bur- ton, Herman Hylander, Kenneth Pulsifer, Vin- cent Simonin, Al Milano, Frank Daley, Frank Larsen and William Ehlers. JUBILEE SINGERS Mildred Dawson, Kay maker, Helen Wallace, Margie Woods, Eliza- beth Carroll, Harriett Williams, Christine Davis, Carrie Huff, Gladys Wells, Olive Hop- kins, Josephine Gray, Estell Richardson, Mary Mason, Gertrude Fayde, Alma Reynolds, Essie Queen, Ismay Andrews, Lillian Howard, Olive Ball, Pearl Johnson, Millie Holmes, Mayme Briggs, Jewell Fisher, Louise Reynolds, Harold Des Verney, Snippy Mason, Halle Howard, Ralph Northern, J. De Witt Spencer, George Battle, Edward Cartier. Larry Lorear, Herbert Assorta Marshall, Mason, Olive Wana- Skinner, Hamilton McLean, 8S. H. Gray, Lackey Grant, Jean Donnald and James Downes, SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I—Scene 1: The Randolph Plantation, Near New Orleans, La Scene 2: The Levee, a Week Later. Scene 3: The Spanish Casino, Next Night ACT II—Scene 1: The Levee. Scene 2: On the Mississippi. Scene 3: The Cornfield, Randolph Plantation. Scene 4: The Randolph Homestead. One of the finest scores heard within reach of Broadway in years is wasted in Great Day on an ordinary common book. The musical that has been delayed and delayed reached New York finally, and the reasons for its delay are easily per- ceived, Vincent Youmans has turned out music that sends one away from his show disappointed that his production will not be a hit. There is in it, too, a successor, and a worthy one, of Halle- lujah and several other tunes that will spread farther the name of Youmans as a maker of music. Perhaps the tunes will put the show over, but this is too fond a hope, Not much can be said about Great Day except that other than the music it is ordinary. Not enough dancing, not enough of that verve that must be put into musical shows in this day to put them over. To be sure there is hoofing by the Trainor brothers that deserves mention, But it is vaudeville hoofing and is stuck into the action of the Piece without any reason. Vanessi also does her delightful kick number, but the chorus routines and the dancing Principals are missing. Billy Taylor. had he half a chance, might have added to the show, for he is something of the Jack Donahue type of comic. Nervous and entertaining, yet his part is so small that both he and Ethel Norris, to whom he plays opposite, seem to be held back. — Norris does her tap toe number well, Great Day concerns the love of an *ngineer for a young lady who owns a Plantation that she loses, then regains, only to have it threatened by a flood. Part of the atmosphere are plantation workers, which offers an opportunity to ‘Dtroduce occasionally the Jubilee Sing- frs and Lois Deppe. When this troupe enters the show stops. They sing Great Day and Without a Song in the manner in which Hallelujah was sung in Hit the Deck, and the listeners could not seum © get enough of it, Naturally, the engineer saves the plantation at several different points during the evening and finally marries the girl, and the judge's daughter is all set to step off with her brother. It is weak and offers small chance for the marvelous score. Alan Prior and Mayo Methot. as the leads, are grand ‘Prior’s sine?fng of One Love adds considerab!v to the pleas- ing qualities, and Miss Methot’s inter- pretation of More Than You Know is as fine a piece of blues-ballad work as anvthing on Broadway. She does the part, when given a chance to sing, well. Otherwise, not 6o well. The scenes are well done and add to the effectiveness of the background. and Mabel Johnston's costumes, to the very last detall of the plantation work- ers, are a revelation. Tt really is too bad that the public will not find Youmans’ Great Day. but there are two things against it, the house and the book. Indeed too bad. CHARLES MORAN. te PLYMOUTH Beginning Thursday Evening, October 17. 1929 THE CHANNEL ROAD A comedy by Alexander Woollcott and George Kaufman. suggested by De Maupas- sant’s “Boule de Ssuif” Settine by Robert Edmond Jones Staged bv Arthur Hopkins. Presented by Arthur Honkins Pierre F ‘ William Young The Widow Beauvais......... Marie Bruce Corporal Kleinert Paul W Dorn eae GEUIENE *. cc eeceaceess->— GORDON BOSTOCK’S vacation trip to Europe is allowing Charles Kemper, of Pathe, to get a good vacation in while the boss is away. ; : oy ee - +. % ee ee pire we SOS | Pde ee eee 2a 7 a ' za Cw : ; - 7 es a * die aa BB tes eee RR LT LL -_-_-_ CF Oo - SS -——~™ _ Po | _ SHOW GIRLS—Georgia English, Roberta a Kent, Diane Doering, Emily Marth, Marjorie Porter, Doris Delairs and Loise Gay Pe ee Therese Anne Lubow 1 Dorfman. 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* ¥ CONTRACT LEGALITY AFFECTED BY ANY ADDED INSERTION NEW YORK, Oct. 21—The RKO Contract Department, which is under the charge of Mrs. M. E. Boyd, issued a letter to all of the circuit’s agents, warning them and the artistes they represent against changing or mutilating the standard form contracts after they leave the Contract Office. The letter likewise advises managers who own acts and wish to sign them that said contracts must be signed in the name of the artiste, “per” the manager’s name. Mrs. Boyd’s letter to all RKO repre- sentatives, with the request that they advise all artistes they represent of its contents, follows: “We are having considerable trouble lately with contracts being changed, written on or mutilated in some manner, | think every ar- tistes’ representative knows that we do not permit any changes whatsoever in a contract after it has left this office. “Will you kindly advise the ar- tistes whom you represent of this fact, in order that we may be saved a great deal of trouble, extra work, as well as duplication. A contract that has been changed in any man- ner will not be permitted to go thru the files. “Also, all contracts must be signed as per the party of the second part. If a manager owns an act and wishes to sign the con- tracts, he must sign them in the name of the act, ‘per’ his own name.” If the agents and manager-owners, as well as the artistes, would see to it that contracts are not altered, written on or damaged, in their passage from the Contract Department to the agent and artiste and back to the office, the routine business of this phase of the RKO Cir- cuit’s affairs would be greatly expedited. The parties involved in this matter are asked by the department to observe greater caution so as to preserve the legality of their contracts thru a little more carefulness. Hap Hazard’s Wife Injured CHICAGO, Oct. .9.—A communication from Hap Hazard, vaudeville artiste, states that Mrs. Hazard had a very bad fall on the wire on the last day of the act’s engagement in Denver recently and was in the hospital for a week Hazerd, who is an aviation enthusiast, has been making his jumps by plane. The first leg of his Orpheum route by air was over the Canadian Rockies from High River, Alta. to Vancouver, a distance of 650 miles. He finished the tour this week at Minneapolis after hav- ing traveled about 14,000 miles. BELIEVE IT OR NOT 19.—Gleason and Arthur 123d NEW YORE, Oct. Browning Revuc, according to Gleason, completed last week its week since opening August 17, 1926 This week the act splits between Dan- ville and Evansville for Loew, and next week gets a taste of RKO by splitting between Kankakee and Waukegan, III. Steering clear of Chicago, as it were. Lita Grey Chaplin Stricken CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Oct. 19.—Lita Grey Chaplin became ill of ptomaine poisoning shortly after her arrival from Milwaukee Wednesday and it was neces- sary to cancel her appearance here. Dan Astella In Comeback NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Dan Astella will attempt to stage a comeback after an enforced retirement of more than two years this last half at the Prospect, Brooklyn. He was formerly of the’Astella Brothers and Three As- tellas. While his act was playing Proctor’s 58th Street March 6, 1927, the stairs leading from the dressing room to the stage collapsed. Dan Astella suf- fered spine and skull injuries and had been bedridden most of the time since. His brother, Dell, died from injuries re- ceived in the accident. Dan’s new act is billed as Norma and Dan Astella and has the encouragement of Bart McHugh, Philly agent; Mark Murphy and George Godfrey. It has a comedy, singing and musical routine. Thruout his illness, according to Astella, he was given great assistance by the officials of the old NVA regime. 5 WEEKS FOR NEW LOEW ROAD SHOW NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Recent changes in the Loew road show due to the pic- ture booking at a number of the houses on the route of the Cock-Eyed World and The Hollywood Revue, together with the changes in opening days in New Or- leans, Houston and Evansville, have necessitated the booking of a separate intact show to start next Saturday in Evansville for four days and finish out the tour thru Akron, Canton, Toronto, Montreal and Boston. This is a de- parture from the normal booking prac- tice which starts an intact show in Norfolk to play the entire Loew out-of- town route The five-act bill scheduled to start on this five weeks’ Loew tour at the Victory, Evansville, next Saturday. includes the Five Danubes, Doyle and Donnelly, Claude and Marion, Dolly Kay and Pajamaland. Eddie Nelson Set for 6 Weeks at Golden Gate NEW YORK. Oct. 21—Eddie Nelson, “the Sunkist Comedian”, is now playing the fourth week of a six-week engagre- ment as featured m. c. at the Golden Gate, San Francisco. He may start play- ing eastward shortly on an RKO tour, booked thru the Harry Weber-Simon agency. RYCROFT-PERRIN CAST ACTS NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Rycroft-Perrin casting placements for vaudeville acts the last week include the following: Betty Shirley, singer for Gracella and Theodore, dancing act, now on Southern tour for Loew’s; Don Costello, now work- inc in the Sam Liebert act for RKO Time; Ruth Byer, rehearsing in the new comedy act of May Hickson. October 26, 1929 Billbo ard + UL = — I FF im ~ L| ‘ | Conducted by ELIAS E. SUGARMAN—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York J —_ — - - —_ FRANK McCORMACK, who directs and assumes the m. c. role at the head of his new 13-people flash act, “The Cheer Leaders”, which has re- cently been playing on a string of Eastern* indie dates. The elaborately staged act is agented by Joe Michaels. Talbert to Chi.; Reported Set for Big Union Berth NEW YORK, Oct. 19—A change has been brought about in the local office of the Actors’ Union of America thru the recall of Robert Talbert to Chicago re- cently. The office is now in charge of Major White It is reported that Talbert will not return here because he is being groomed for the executive secretaryship of the National organization, should the ex- pected charter from the American Feder- ation of Labor be forthcoming. Late Baggage Cancels Date for Billy Fields NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Billy Fields and Company, who were to have shown their new five-people comedy skit, A Night in Greenwich Village, the last half of last week at Lcew’s Premier, Brooklyn, were unable to play the date because their baggage arrived at the theater too late for them to open. A last-minute re- placement was made by pinch-hitting with Myers and Nolan, who finished out the week despite the fact that the baggage of the Fields act was ultimately delivered in time for the evening show. FITCHBURG THEATER PLANS CIRCUS WEEK FITCHBURG, Mass., Oct. 19.—Man- ager Frank Hollis, of the Fitchburg Theater, will offer an all-circus program some time after Christmas. He plans to rig up the entrance similar to the front of a big top. There will be saw- dust used and attaches will be attired in circus uniforms. The calliope, plenty of peanuts, crackerjack, popcorn and other novelties will be introduced. Primrose Widow in Act NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Mrs. George Primrose, widow of the w. k. minstrel, has entered the vaude. ranks at the head of a nine-people act. She opened for RKO this week at the Palace, Chicago Readjusting Policies To Improve Biz NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Following a let- down in business jin several sectors of RKO territory, policy changes are con- templated all along the line to meet the new conditions. On the Coast, it is learned from an authentic source, Frank Vincent, divisional executive, is taking up the matter of dropping straight vaudeville at these stands in Los An- geles and San Francisco. It is likely, according to latest advices, that the RKO Orpheum, Los Angeles, will be kept going as a straight vaudeville stand. and the Frisco house switched to five acts and film. The entire matter js still in an uncertain stage, however. In several weeks vaudeville will be taken out entirely out of the Palace. Milwaukee. House will join the chain of straight filmers in the class of the Keith-Memorial, Boston. Unfavorable Business is also blamed for this practical- ly assured step Val Harris Sliding Into Interstate Time NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Val Aarris and Company, recently returned here from the Coast, opened for RKO last week at the National, Richmond, and will play several scattered Eastern dates, follow- ing November 27 with a tour of the Interstate Circuit. Harris, who does a comedy character skit, was teamed last season with Myra Langford, who has been replaced this seascn by Gertrude Shari. Miss Shari was up until recently teamed with Eddie Allen. DEMPSEY HANDLING EARL HANSON BAND NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Earl Hanson and his orchestra, 12 pieces, will open for RKO this last half at the Chester, in the Bronx, represented by Paul Dempsey, of the Harry Fitzgerald office. The bandsters played about 20 weeks in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and recently were engaged at the Steel Pier, Atlantic City. The Four Dunbars, also Dempsey agented, opened yesterday at the Park Lane, Palisades Park, and Mel Craig, started this week at the Harris, McKees- port, for an indefinite engagement as Click in Pittsburgh NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Edith Davis and Burr Dwan, recently a two-act and for- merly heading flashes, are now In their fifth week at the Harris, Pittsburgh Dwan, who has changed his name to Lou Parker, 1s doing the m. c. at the house. and Miss Davis is doing specialties Their stay is indefinite. White Returning to Loew NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Dave White and his White Hawks, 11-people musical, singing and dancing act, featuring Ruth Stanley and Ethel Alderson, returned to the Loew Circuit the last half of last week at the Gates, Brooklyn. The act is agented by Johnny Hyde, of the Wil- liam Morris office. FL, ee ais 4 at ee eel ' a », 7 Ne! re * 7 _@« F 7 > 3 r i . - 7 Po —“e Lh . i Sil “¥ | a * m. 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Billboard Club Is Organized By RKO Employees NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Sanctioned by the ranking officers, plans are already under way to form a social, athletic and benevolent club, consisting of employees of RKO and its subsidiaries. circularization campaign among t agers, assistan these among theater attaches was ex- plained in the circular letter on the grounds that the rest of the theater per- sonnel “changes frequently, and, there- fore, they would not be in a position to receive any of the benefits of the club for any stated period of time.” This is the second time in a month that RKO has followed the lead of other theater-vaudeville-film outfits in quasi- organization activity. RKO’s new con- fidential house organ is due frem the presses soon. Paramount, Fox and Loew's are among those who have had house organs and employees’ clubs in the past. Se.eral of RKO’s competing organiza- tions still have these. The Metro Club was recently disbanded thru lack of in- terest. Out of about 400 questionnaires dis- tributed, 250 were acknowledged favor- ably, and 10 came thru with unfavorable responses. The organizers of the RKO Club are Einanuel Waxberg, Rudy B. Radtke, ThomassLynch, F. P. Lillicrapp and F. Z. Taylor. A general meeting of the RKO em- ployees was held last night on the seventh floor of the Bond Building, pre- sided over by R. B. Radtke, and minutes taken by Helen McMahon. A'tho lasting only half an hour, various angles of the organization were discussed, and three committees were appointed to launch the club into being. The forma- tion of this club serves to some extent to.dispel rumors, at least for the present, that there is a possibility of the Radio faction pulling out of the theater op- erating and vaudeville-booking division of the RKO outfit. . The committees appointed last night were the constitution committee, rules and regulations committee and member- ship committee. Serving to draw up the ccnstitution are Harry Pimstein, chair- mian; Emanuel Waxberg, Handel and Miler Rules and regulations committee are John Cassidy, chairman; John Spurge, Jule Delmar, Della Nash and John Dowd, and the membership group comprises F. P. Lillicrapp, chairman; Abe Brin, James Wallace, Frances Tannenbaum and Thomas Lynch. Latter committee will work for 100 per cent membership. H. N. Horton was appointed temporary treasurer. All committees are to function imme- diately, and another general meeting will be held in abcut two weeks. High of- ficlals of the organization are expected to be offered honorary memberships. J. E. COUTTS BOOKING SHUBERT’S NEWARK NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—John E. Coutts, indie booker, reopened yesterday the 10- act Sunday shows at Shubert’s Newark. With this addition it is reported that Coutts is now booking four one-day Stands and one split-weeker The one-day houses are in Haverstraw, N. Y. Newton, N. J., and Washington. N. Y. Split-weeker is the Palace, Brad- ley Beach, using four acts each half. Eddie Parks Featured NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Eddie Parks, of the standard team of Grace and Eddie Parks, is now heading a four-people musical comedy farce, Bargains in Girls, which opened for RKO this week on a split between Schenectady and Elmira. Grace is also in® the cast, as well as Phebe Brune and Helen Wilson. H. C. Greene wrote the book and lyrics, and Harry Seymour did the music. It is Sponsored by Phil Morris. ILL, ACT CANCELS NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—George Kirby and Helen DuVal pulled out of their Loew's Metropolitan, Brooklyn, engage- Ment after the last show on Tuesday, thru Kirby's illness, and were replaced for the balance of the week by Marty Collins and Harry Peterson. Kirby and PuVal were able to continue for Loew ‘his first half at the Boulevard in the Bronx ment. started last 10se attached to the New York office, and man- managers and treasurers of theaters. Restricting the membership to ny move week in the form of a RKO Exercises Reisman Option NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Options on con- tracts involving $90.000 for a single at- traction were exercised last week by George A. Godfrey in signing up Leo Reisman and his Central Park Casino Orchestra, thru Benjamin David. Reis- man and his orchestra have been signed under guaranteed contracts as the official orchestra of the RKO Hour on the major network of the NBC System. The radio contract involves 22 weeks of broadcast- ing every Tuesday night. Reisman’s salary figure for this period has been set at 850,000. The contracts also call for a vaude- ville tour of 12 weeks in New York, with an option of four more weeks. They will open on their vaudeville tour the latter part of November. The figure for the vaudeville engagements of Reisman's Orchestra will involve an additional $40,000. Sweet and Proctor In East To Show —— —_.__ NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—Marjorie Sweet and Warren Proctor are back in the East after making a go of close to a season of consecutive work in the South and Middle West, and are ready for major cir- cuit showings. They have an entirely new comedy and singing act. Miss Sweet was a prima donna in several big pro- ductions, and Proctor also has a legit. background. The team was scheduled to show for Loew the last half of last week at the Lincoln Square, but canceled at the last minute due to Proctor's illness, and was replaced on the bill by Dixon and Cassidy. Major circuit showings for Sweet and Proctor are being handled thru Edward S. Keller for RKO, and Are thur Horwitz for Loew. BRANDELL PRODUCING NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—William Bran- dell is producing a new flash act, Rerue Comique, for Loew Time, opening at White Plains week of October 26. Act stars Bronson and Renee and is featur- ine Jack Allen, tap artist: Betty Pert and the Ednar Sisters, singers and dance ers. eT -_ — _ ee SNUB POLLARD, film star of Hal Roach comedies, who returned to the RKO fold this first half at the Royal, in the Bronx, in a skit, “Out of Gas”, assisted by Thelma Daniels. He formerly headed a_ four-people act. “Paul Durand is doing his RKO agenting. Report Split Soon Between Mandel-Peyser NEW YORK, Oct. 21—It is reported that Jack Mandel and Henry Peyser will soon dissolve their partnership. Peyser, who tied up with Mandel about six months ago, absolutely denied it. Schwartz Gets Hibbard For Four RKO Weeks NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Edna Hibbard Opened for RKO dn the Coast this week. Four weeks of dates have already been lined up for the legit. actress. Miss Hib- bard, who is appearing in a two-people sketch, was obtained thru Paddy Schwartz. The deal was negotiated by wire. The engagement is serving as a filler between stage engagements. 20-PEOPLE FLASH NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Mario Pranno is readying a new flash act for RKO caled Revue La Merite. The act will carry a cast of 20 people, including Ciro Formisano, Italian opera singer, who will make his American debut in the act. Others are a dancing novelty quartet of two males and two girls, a seven-piece girl band and a chorus ensemble of eight girls. Vic Earlson will be m., ce. The scenery for the revue is being im- ported from Italy. Vaude. and Pietures Combo. Draw in South NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Vaudeville ar- tistes returning from the South and Southwest report an enormous business in the combination vaudeville and talk- ing-picture houses. According to reports from these sec- tions of the country the talking picture has enhanced the value of the stage attraction, where formerly the all-silent picture programs seemed to be popular before the screen found voice. Vaudeville artistes who have appeared in the larger Southern cities, including Atlanta, Birmingham, New Orleans and several cities in Texas, report that the vaudeville and picture combination houses are doing standing-room busi- ness, with the supper shows playing to three-quarter-full houses. This in it- self is out of the ordinary, for the South has never been strong on the mid-per- formance The fact that business has been so heavy thruout the South this past sea- son is all the more remarkable as it is known that trade conditions in other lines of business are nothing out of the ordinary and the legitimate road show has so far struck nothing like heavy business. The straight picture houses thruout this section, as well as those with pres- entations, have not had their business on a par with the combination vaudeville and picture houses. Vaudeville for sev- eral years has been hard hit in several Southern cities and the sudden return to its popularity no doubt indicates that the voice on the screen has increased its draw rather than minimized it. Ben Piazza, one of the heads of the RKO forces in the Chicago office, also reports that thruout the central terri- tory vaudeville has shown a heavy ad- vance and makes the statement that pic- ture audiences want talking pictures, but they want their vaudeville with it. The report concerning the immense draw in the vaudeville theaters in the South ts not centered on any one cir- cuit, but comes from both the Loew and the RKO theaters, October 26, 1929 Warner Will Have Total Of 10 Weeks NEW YORK, Oct. 21—When three more houses swing over to the Warner Brothers’ Booking Office next week its bookers, Lew Golder, Steve Trilling and Harold Kemp, will have a total of 10 weeks in their columns. The addi- tions are the Uptown, Cleveland, and the Perry, Erie, respectively split-week and full-week presentations, and the Mansfield, a vaudefilm split-weeker. Cleveland and Mansfield were former Mike Shea houses. Erie has been dark. Full-week presentation houses now booked thru this office are the Earle, Atlantic City: Enright, Pittsburgh, and the Stanley, Pittsburgh. Others are the Stanley, Utica: Lincoln, Union City, and the Central, Jersey City, vaudefilm split- weekers, and the Garde, New London, last-half vaudefilmer. Four other War- ner houses are booked by Harold Kemp thru RKO. the Earle, Philadelphia, and the Ritz, Elizabeth, full and split-week presentations, and the Regent, Paterson, and Fabian, Hoboken, vaudefilms on a split week. Actors’ Union Hopeful Of Obtaining Charter TORONTO, Oct. 19.—Phil Phillips, rep- resenting the Actors’ Union of America at the American Federation of Labor convention being held here, stated that his mission, as a whole, has been of a very successful nature. The request of the Actors’ Union for affiliation with the Americai Federation of Labor has been courteously considered by the A. F. of L president, William Green, and also by the members of the executive council, with the result that there is every rea- son to believe that an agreement may be reachd within a short time thru the medium of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America, which is the clear- ing house for al] theatrical organizations, and inasmuch as this is a strictly theat- rical question it is only appropriate that an understanding be reached at the logical center. Ed Knockels, secretary of Chicago Federation of Labor, has very enthu- siastically championed the cause of the Actors’ Union since the inception of this question of affiliation and has voiced the assurance that he will con- tinue his support in the same indefati- gable manner until the issue its settled definitely. The president of the Actors’ Union of America is greatly inspired by the help and support of sympathizers and friends who have offered to extend a fraternal and helping hand to the union, particularly James Simpson, sec- retary of the Trades and Labor Council. While here Phillips had a meeting at the Ford Hotel and succeeded in en- rolling 18 new members from various vaudeville houses on the major circuits. Hutchinson-McNaughton Each Has L. I. House NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Bob Hutchin- son, formerly on the K-A booking staff, is now resident manager of Fox's, Lyn- brook. It was erroneously reported by The Billboard last week that Robert Mc- Naughton is manager of Fox’s Lynbrook and Hempstead houses. McNaughton, a former RKO house executive, is the man- ager Only of the Hempstead house, the Rivoli Bill Robinson Recorded CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Bill Robinson's intriguing tap steps have been recorded on two Brunswick records, Doing the New Lowdown and Ain’t Misbehavin! These are said to be the first tap-dance records made. DOWS ADD ANOTHER NEW YORK, Oct. 21—A. & B. Dow have added another house to their books. Started booking the Strand, Red Bank, last Monday, using four acts on the split week. Ti ae She a , ; ; is he wee a a ©} xm - ' ) , . l er ae Lae | TMA Be, ee a ae ae a hee i Eee ee ae oo ae caer wt ~ * ee i ‘ane * = f ae 4 5 en i , Fd | | eae ee . — ee 7 — a a ee i: ) : 5 “ ; é ee pecan en eee eS oe etna ica DE ay tet ea ee os Ser a «eo * bo be pe (yi bh oe LOPS
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10 October 26, 1929 Alien Artistes Routed In Canada Meet Woes Improper Certification of Passports Causes Trouble Blame Is Laid to Players’ Laxity and Not to Immi- gration Authorities or Bookers NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—A surprising’y large number of alien vaudeville per- formers in this country constantly run the risk of arrest, detention and deportation at the International bcrders and maritime ports of the United States, thru improper certification of passports and credentials territorial limits of the country. have their passports visaed by the consul of the country they intend to play in, and ccntrariwise must show con- tracts for engagements to play in this country, in order to return. The latter are necessary in addition to the cus- tomary consulate visa of passports. Complaints have been brought to the attention of The Billboard of foreign performers discriminated against at the International borders by the immigra- tion authorities of this and other coun- tries. A careful investigation has dis- closed that the alien performers are at fault and that no unjust or unfair treatment has been. given to any per- formers by the immigration authorities of this or any other country. The burden of the complaint must be shared equally by the performers and those who engage them for extraterritorial engagements The acts on the major circuits of RKO and Loew, each having several vaudefilm houses in Canada, seldom run afoul of the immigration authorities at the borders, because of double precautions teken by agents and bockers of the cir- cuits to insure easy exit and entrance from and into this country by acts with alien performers in the cast. First, they take care that acts are routed thru the foreign territory and back into the United States, thereby insuring proper contracts which can be shown the authorities of both countries, and second, they have attended to the proper visaing of all unexpired passports of the alien performers affected. Several specific cases may be cited to i‘lustrate. The Pantages Circuit is book- inz t'vo Canadian houses, in Toronto and Hamilton, out of the local booking office here. The case of an alien performer, who asks that his name he omitted in this story, was brought to light recently. He accepted the two Canadian Pantages dates and played them, but failed to secure other dates in this country before journeying to Canada. He was allowed to leave the country, thru proper pass- port visa and the evidence of Canadian contracts, but was ccmpelled to remain in Canada for several months, because he could not show contracts to return here and work The Mikado Ramblers, an acrobatic troupe comprising two Japanese and five Filipinos, accepted independent dates in Canada, but were not allowed to return here because the Japanese could not show contracts. Even the Filipinos, who are American citizens, were detained at the border because they were suspected thru professional Japanese associates of also being aliens. Pamela de Lour, who is heading a four-people dancing act, accepted an engagement at the Auditorium, Quebec, booked by the L. & M. office. She had with her as a dance partner, Marios Artemis, a Greek minister’s son, who came to this country at the age of 15 at a time when the law provided that alien minister's children under 18 years were not re- quired to have a passport. He was taken off the train at Rouses Point and de- tained all night, but allowed to continue the next day after posting a bond for his return here with the Canadian au- thorities. Bond was likewise required in the case of two French male dancers with Yvonne Stella and Company, a six-people flash act which trouped to Canada recently. The last three acts, above cited, were booked for Canadian indie dates thru Percy Oakes’ office. Another case with a different aspect was brought to light recently which concerned a William Morris office act, Olga Marcellia, with the Roma Brothers, in Golden Dreams. One of the so-called brothers is an Italian who had been here for a considerable time. The act in which he was playing was routed over the Loew Circuit and opened with a split week between the Grand, Bronx, and the Orpheum. The act had previously played all of the Pantages houses. When the Loew route came thru, the Italian per- before playine engagements outside the Temporary artiste visitors to this country must former's passport had expired, and he promptly applied for an extension, and while waiting for it to come started playing the Loew dates. The authorities descended upon the act and removed the performer from the stage to Ellis Island on the last day at the Grand, and causing a cancellation cf the last three days at the Orpheum. A six-month ex- tension on his passport finally arrived and he was required to post a bond of $500 before he was released. Bookers and agents have become wary of engaging acts with alien performers, especially those handling indie dates in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Every precaution is being taken to insure that no house’s business, especially during these hard times in the indie field, is hurt by acts with alien performers thru whose care’essness an advertised act fails to make an ap- pearance. The offending performer is more at fault than the agents or book- ers, but immigration authorities should always be consulted before okaying an engagement out of the country with any act having alien performers in the cast. Lloyd and Doherty Readying Bigger Act NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—QOscar H. Lloyd and May Fan Doherty have an entirely new revue in rehearsal. It includes a five-girl ensemble and two whistling demons, Trembley and Dixon, said to be one of the few teams of their kind in vaudeville. Carl Meldorf, dancer, is re- tained from the old Lloyd and Doherty flash. Marty Brooks supplied the spe- cial material, which includes a novel “peanut’*number calling for bizarre out- fits to be worn by the ensemble. Al Freeman will represent the 10-people act for Loew, and Phil Bush has been designated as its RKO agent. N. V. A. Sanitarium To Open December 1 NFW YORK, Oct. 21—The N. V. A. Sanitarium at Saranac, for tubercular members of the profession, will be opened to patients officially on December 1 This is according to an announcement made last week by Eddie Cantor, presi- dent of the N. V. A. —- ARTHUR BORAN, formerly with Joe Fejer’s “Society Gambols”, and who is now cofeatured with Hub White at the head of an 18-people “Worries of 1929”, which is playing on a string of Eastern indie dates. The outfit played last week on a split between Red Bank, N. J., and Pittsfield, Mass., and follows this week in Worcester and Fall River, Mass. They are represented by Johnny Hyde of the William Morris office. revue, Bert ‘Tucker Heads Revue NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—Bert Tucker, son of Sophie Tucker, is heading a six- people act, Prom Capers, which began for RKO this week, splitting between the Jefferson, and the Chester, in the Bronx. Featured in the act is Frances Logan. MARCE ITAL SHOW HAD GOOD SEASON CENTREVILLE, Miss., Oct. 14.—Tho Marce Ital Southern Vaudeville Show, which has its headquarters here, has closed after a very successful season. The vaude. combination. started on the roaa this year. There will be a layoff unti: next March, when the show takes to the road again. Improvements will be made and rehearsals will be held here. Tais show was Originally assembled in Centreville. Cherie Breaks Down; Gladys Coleman Subs NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Mlle. Cherie, with Larry Rich and Company now on the Orpheum Time, is reported to have suffered a nervous breakdown and was replaced last week at the Hennepin- Orpheum, Minneapolis, by Gladys Hart Coleman. Miss Coleman will probably remain with the act for about 10 weeks. RKO Makes Many Changes In Production Department NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—It is reported that a definite plan for the revamping of the Eastern wing of the RKO Produc- tion Department will be launched after a conference to be held this week between Hiram S. Brown, George A. Godfrey, Jo- seph Plunkett and Harry Singer. The latter has recently succeeded Macklin Megley as Eastern production chief for RKO. The details of the plan, already complete in theory, will be announced and put into immediate practical opera- tion following this conference between the president and chief executives of the Booking, Theater Management and Pro- duction departments One factor will guide the activities of the new Eastern production chief. The RKO Production Department output will be primarily dependent upon the de- mands of the circuit. This is in keep- ing with Singer’s previously announced plan to aid and expedite the work of the talent-scouting department. Further reports are that efforts are be~- ing made thru a series of conferences be- tween executives of the divergent de- partments to bring their heretofore inde- pendently managed work into closer alignment. These preliminaries are said to be the initial movement toward a vast interdepartmental co-ordination. Thru these conferences it is hoped to weave the Production, Booking, and Theater Management departments into co-op- erating with enfranchised producers on problems of technical staging, creation of acts, and obtaining talent to fill the cir- cuit’s needs. The Production Depart- ment may act further in an advisory capacity to acts playing the circuit who seek expert advice for the improvement of their vehicles. Vaude. Returns In Birmingham Ritz Theater Resuming RKO Acts in Conjunction With Films BIRMINGHAM, Oct. 19.—Beginning Monday the Ritz returns to its policy of four or five acts of RKO vaudeville with sound feature pictures and short sub- jects on the program, according to Man- ager Vernon Reaver. All other theaters in Birmingham cut out vaudeville some time ago and for many weeks Birmingham has had no house playing vaudeville. HEIDT’S INVITATIONS NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Horace Heidt and his collegiate bandsters, current at the Hippodrome, are being kept busy accepting invitations from various local organizations. Last Thursday the boys attended the luncheon of the Brooklyn Rotary Club, where Heidt was presented with a portrait painting of himself. Late: in the day they were guests of honor at the Prudence Penny meeting in Car- negie Hall. Gruden Has Vaude. Act CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—‘“Shorty” Gruden, who toured South America with the Eddie Arlington Circus, later worked with Tom Mix, and during the season just closed played many fairs as a grand- Stand attraction, is now presenting his roping act in vaudeville. His wife works with him in the act. Eddie Allen Is Back ; With Doris Canfield NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Eddie Allen has reteamed with Doris Canfield, after a separation of six months. Miss Can- field recently toured the Orpheum Cir- cuit as partner of Jerry Whyte. The Canfield and Allen combo resumed for RKO this week in Omaha, and will finish out the Orpheum tour originally scheduled for Canfield and Whyte. Marty Forkins is the agent. Booked for F. & M. Circuit CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Schallmann & Schallman, artistes’ representatives, have booked the following acts for a tour of the Fanchon & Marco Circuit: Armand and Parez, Four High Hatters, Exposition Jubilee Four; Keo, Toki and Yoki; Reed and LaVere, Osaka Boys, Sam Linfield and Company, Edison and Gregory and Lewis and Ames. Billy Rolls Injured OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19.—Billy Rolls, San Francisco vaudeville performer, has been fighting for his life in a hospital here this week after sustaining serious injuries in a plunge from a stage into the orchestra pit here Sunday night. In the middle of his dance act the theater’s light went out. In the dark- ness Rolls stepped over the footlights and pitched downward head first. Physi- clans said he was suffering from con- cussion of the brain and probably a frac- tured skull. Mitnicks Get McCormick Act a Solid RKO Route NEW YORK, Oct. 19,—Frank McCor- mick and Pals have been routed over the RKO Time as one of the first attrac- tions agented by Sullivan & Sobel un- der their joint franchise. J. & M. Mitnick, of the new agency, are per- sonally handling the act, which will get an opening date shortly. Strand, Portland, Going to L. & M. NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The Strand, Portland, switched today from the Dow office to the L. & M. Theater Enterprises Lawrence Leon, of the latter outfit, is booking it from here with one big flash on a full week as a starter. iA SR ee 3s Ag eae a ¢ iat _ ee ; ; ; fl | = a Billboard } nt ars 3 Ora 3 im ss vy > wig i SS ee ‘ 4 a * a Tory. 3) oe nn ode “Sd ec, ae baer 3 ce - a. 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Suspension Of Collins Up to Brown NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Further action on the suspension of Johnny Collins as RKO booker the early part of this week will be taken when Hiram 8S. Brown re- turns on Monday from a week’s trip, according to report from an authentic souree, The cause for Collins’ unprec- edented exodus from the sixth floor has not been disclosed officially. Collins returned to the RKO booking staff about six months ago after an absence of several years. His houses have been reapportioned to Jack Dempsey and William McCaffery, former bookers, who respectively drop out of the production and scouting de- partments. McCaffery has been assigned the Coliseum, Fordham, in the Bronx: fist Street, Proctor’s 86th Street. Proc- tor's 58th Street, Flushing, and Kenmore and Madison, Brooklyn Dempsey has taken over the Jefferson, Strand, Far Rockaway, and the Franklin and Chester, in the Bronx. The Tilyou, Coney Island, has been taken off Mark Murphy's books and given to Dempsey. Dempsey has not been replaced in the production department, and Arthur Blondell is looking after the talent- scouting activities in McCaffery’s place. COLLEGIATE SHOW ENDS LONG TOUR NEW YORK, Oct. 21—The RKO Collegiate Show, unit which has played practically everything to be had on the bic-time books, will fold up after next week's engagement at the State-Lake, Chicago. The Fourteen Bricktops, girl orchestra featured with the unit, are being slated to resume on their own for RKO. Girls in the band, led by Bobbie Grice, are Claudia Peck, Ruth Hutchins, Audrey Hall, Kitty Haskell, Valeria Even- son, Nadine Friedman. Pat Harrington, Orel Johnson, Avis K. Caudt, Peggy Price, Martha Green, Mitzi Bush and Grace Haves. Mark Twain Four Headed East CHICAGO, Oct. 19,—The Mark Twain Four, singing act, composed of S. Moore, KR. Hunt, Jack Parsons and Walter Ran- kin, is heading east after having spent some little time around Chicago. They expect to leave for New York soon. Evans & Mayer on Interstate CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Evans and Mayer, at the Palace Theater the past week, finished their Orpheum route yesterday and have been booked by Morris & Feil for a six-week tour of the Interstate Time, opening October 21. IMPORTED ACT OPENS FOR RKO NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Ada and Eddie Daros, imported from Europe by Lee Shubert, opened for RKO this last half at the Fordham in the Bronx. They were popular at the Scala, Berlin, and were discovered this summer by Lee Shubert in Paris. He signed them under his management and placed them in his short-lived Cape Cod Follies and now has loaned them to RKO for a limited egagement, Estelle Garrick Mending NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Estelle Garrick, Secretary to Tony Shayne, is recovering nicely from her broken leg injury sus- tained several weeks ago. She is ex- pected back at her desk about the latter part of this week. Burnett With Berlin Firm NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Barney Burnett, formerly of the team of Burnett and Dye, last season with the Weaver Brothers and Elviry unit, has been added to the Irving Berlin arranging staff. ~ is also recording with the Bob Miller ro. Billboard VAUDE. AND FILMS KEEP GERBER BUSY NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—George Shelton, recently in the Mollie Williams act, is at the helm of a four-people act writ- ten and sponsored by Alex Gerber, which started rehearsals last week. He is as- sisted by Willis Claire, Bob Rogers and Helen Allen. Gerber’s Graduates, fea- turing Frances Hart, has been routed for 14 weeks out of RKO’s Chicago office, starting during December. Cerber is successfully dabbling quite a bit in the talkie field. Slim Timblin, one of his acts out on the Coast, has already’ made a two-reeler for Warner and is under contract for seveir! more. Bozo Snyder, also under the Gerber ban- ner, will arrive on the Coast about the middle of next month and is also being set for several talkie shorts for Warner. Jackson-Taye Parting? NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Dick Jackson and Sid Taye are due to separate soon, according to report. They have been teamed for a year in a comedy, dancing finging and musical act. Jackson may team with Wally Coyle, of Murray An- derson's Almanac, and formerly in vaude, with Lou Lockett and Peggy Page. Naomi Ray in Act With J. P. Ferris NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Naomi Ray. for- merly with Eddie Harrison, and J. Pres- ton Ferris are heading a four-people flash which started for RKO the first half of last week at Proctor’s Mt. Vernon Their support comprises Bobby Di Leon and Irma Sparkling. Represented by the James Plunkett office. Dance Trio Opens NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Adolph, Gladys and Eddie, dance trio, opened for RKO last week on a split between the Tilyou, Coney Island, and the Bushwick, Brook- lyn. They are represented by Paddy Schwartz. Loew Executives Reinstate Friedman NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Abe Friedman was reinstated as a Loew agent last week by J. H. Lubin and Marvin Schenck and began exercising his franchise Tues- day. He is still located in his office on the ninth floor of the Bond Building. Friedman was let out of the Loew fold two years ago inan agent shakeup. Prior to that time he was Loew's pub- licity chief and was succeeded by Terry Turner. Williams on RKO Tour NEW YORK, Oct. 21 —Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra, 12 pieces, started for RKO this week on a split © between the Franklin, in the Bronx, and the Jefferson. The orchestra is another radio product from the NBC chain and is also active in recording. . % 7. Franklin Getting -_ Seven-Act Shows; . . a - Aiding Riverside NEW YORK, Oct. 19. — One of the means adopted by RKO to bolster up business at the Franklin, Bronx, was to launch the house on a seven-act policy today. This is one of the few known in- stances of the big time meeting poor biz with more attention to stage shows. This time the move might be accounted for by acts taking a 25 per cent cut at the house. Business has not been favorable at the Riverside either since it was re- opened late last month. Same procedure of putting in more acts is reported planned for this house. It is not known, however, whether acts will be made to take cuts at the 96th street stand. Act bolstering depends on whether business improves in next several weeks. PHILLY CATCHER BOOKED IN VAUDE., NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The second baseball player to be booked for RKO thru one agent, Mickey Cochrane, star eatcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, world’s champions, will make his vaude- ville debut this week in Boston, splitting between the Bowdoin Square and the Howard. He is assisted in a three-peo- ple comedy. singing and piano act by Arthur Brown and Hildegarde Sells. The act is represented by Harry Romm, who likewise has Cy Landry scheduled to show for RKO at one of the local houses November 9 in a new two-act. Pickard and Pal, also Romm repre- cented. opened this week in a trained seal act subbilled Out of the North at the Kenmore, Brooklyn. Negin Leaves Vaudeville NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—Kolia Negin, a recording and vaudeville singer of Rus- sian gypsy numbers, has definitely for- saken the footlights to become a fea- tured entertainer at the Little Russia Restaurant. which will formally open October 29. Negin was about to sail for his homeland, Russia, before he accepted this engagement. Al White Singles NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Al B. White, who recently disbanded his 18-people flash revue after rounding out more than 90 weeks of consistent playing on the major circuits, has returned to his former forte in a new single of comedy and songs and will open for Loew the last half of next week at the Delancey. He is represented by the Lyons & Lyons Office. Chadwick Starts Again NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Edgar Bergen, the ventriloquial artiste, assisted in his act by Christine Chadwick, will resume for Loew next week at the Metropolitan, Prooklyn. Jack Mandel is the agent. Performers in Jobs as Theater Service Men NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Disengaged from vaudeville work by overcrowding in the field, a large number of artistes who have devoted years to this branch of the theater are choosing. much against their will, other means to remain allied with the business. Several employment agencies special- izing in the placing of men and women in various jobs with theaters report an ever-increasing number of vaudevillians of both sexes registered with them. One of these agencies, in which Fally Markus has a controlling interest, has already placed a comparatively large number of comedians, hoofers and juveniles as ush- ers, “specials” and doormen. Several of these have also been fortunate enough to land berths as managers and assist- ants in indie houses. Women artistes thrown out of their stage affiliations by the unprecedented depression are lining up with the front of the house by taking cashier and usher jobs. Not many but enough cases to illus- trate their earnest desire to remain close to their old haunts and make both ends meet are reported of former artistes tak~- ing jobs as theater porters. Most of the artistes reduced to menial work prefer night jobs, thus avoiding contact with any of their old colleagues playing the vaudefilm houses. Jack Birman, formerly on Walter Plim- mer’s staff, is running one of the theater employment agencies. Jack knows more about what former vaudevillians are do- ing or trying to do in the line of outside employment than any gink in the busi- ness, And Jack says his business is great; which doesn’t speak so good for vaudeville. 11 October 26, 1929 MAURICE GOODMAN> CHARITY CHAIRMAN NFW YORK, Oct. 21.—Maurice Good- man, former chief counsel for RKO, has been appointed as associated chairman of the 1929 campaign of the Federation for the Support of Jewish Philanthropio Societies, which was launched last night with a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Commodore to the Federation’s five suc- cessive presidents Goodman will also serve with Eugene Zukor, of Paramount - Famous - Lasky Corporation, in directing the campaign in the theatrical division. Each of the theatrical workers have accepted the responsibility of enlisting at least 10 new members to the organization. Fred Lightner Heads Henry Bellit Revue NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Fred Lightner's Frolics, 21-people unit sponsored by Henry Bellit, will open for RKO this last half at the Royal in the Bronx. Roscella, who has been two-acting with Lightner recently, is in the cast, which also in- cludes William Smith, Murray Brisco, Pat Carney. Frankie King, Tresse and Dade, and Ruth Nagel. Franklin Ardell Showing for Loew NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—Daley and Nace are doing a new act which they are showing for Loew this first half at the Delancey. Resuming for Loew this week on a split between the Dalancey and the Bedford, Brooklyn, are Helen and Nolan Leary, who recently returned from the Loew Southern route. Other acts showing for Loew at local houses this week include Franklin Ar- dell, known as “The Man From Miami”, who is doing a new single with an un- billed girl assistant at the Metropolitan, Brook'yn: Jim and Betty Page resuming with a new Harry W. Conn act at the Delancey the last half; Hazel, Frank and Madge opening this last half at the Vic- toria in a singing, comedy and piano act subbilled Three in One. DOUGLAS FEATURED IN 15-PEOPLE ACTF NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Milton Douglas is starred in a new 15-people flash revue, Reing Bothered, featuring the Stanley Twins, Sidney Walker, Lillian Kelly, Rose Tenny and Howard Johnson's Orchestra The revue, which is sponsored by Creatore and Martin, will open for Loew next week at the State, Boston, a pres- entation house, and will journey here shortly to show at one of the local houses. JACK RUSSELL HEADS OWN ACT NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Jack Russell, who was formerly known as the “Dancing Ace”’ with Eddie Leonard’s Minstrels, has been launched on his own at the head of a new six-people flash act, Creole Stompers. Russell works thruout the offering in blackface. A showing date for Loew has been booked for this last half at the Delancey, thru Alex Hanlon, who is representing the act. Salt’s Southerners Open NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—-Frank Salt’s Southerners, a new act headed by the former partner of Jack Pepper. the crooning balladeer, will open next week for Loew, splitting between the National, Bronx, and the Lincoln Square. The new offering is reported built around Salt’s breezy style of work, with comedy songs, gags and dancing. Kavanaugh Assembling NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—-Ray Kavanaugh is assembling a new orchestra patterned after the one he is leading in Sketch Rook, which he will send out as a band unit in vaudeville. The new outfit will be known sas Ray Kavanaugh’'s Melody Makers, and may open for RKO within two weeks for a showing at one of the local houses. , | a o- —_ a Fo fF a a _
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2 Oe oe om minutes. October 26, 1929 | VAUDE. NOTES | CLYDE PHILLIPS, manager and train- f the Original Naynon Birds, will soon resume in vaudeville with his bird novelty. He has recently purchased two hvacinth macaws at a reported price of $2,000 and is training them for the act. DE-LUXE FIVE, three boys and two cirls in a comedy. music and dancin, ine, began for RKO this first half at the Capitol Union City. MAX FORD, who recentiy joined the Will Archie office, will stage the dance: for the Go to It unit soon to be pro- duced by Archie. Oliver Mitchell, acro- batic dancing instructor, has also joined the Archie staff. THE LAMYS, aerial quintet, started on the Interstate Time this week in Miami, er > ie, Billboard, Cincinnati, O ARTIFICIAL DECORATIVE FLOWERS AND PLANTS Write for Fall and Xmas Catalogue No. 5. FRANK NORTON and: Dorothy Clark have a new comedy, singing and dancing act, After the Banquet and Before the Wedding, which they will show for Loew this last half at the Lincoln Square, New York. Arthur Horwitz is their Loew representative. THE FOUR HARMONY KINGS, who have recently been laying off, will re- sume for Loew next week at the Metro- politan, Brooklyn. They have been pen- ciled in for additional New York dates. ROBEY AND ARCHER are doing a new act which they will show for Loew the last half of next week at the Willard, Woodhaven HERMAN AND O’BRIEN are doing a new act, and will show for Loew thé first half of next week at the Plaza, Corona GEORGE JONES, formerly partnered with Tla Grannon, is now teamed with Joe Brady, who did a two-act with Bill Mahoney for about 22 years. They will open on indie dates soon agented by. Al Friend. JEAN CARROLL will launch her new act, Jean and Dud Carroll, on Eastern dates soon Routine is featuring My Sono of the Nile. KAPT. KIDD. JR., 12-people affair, started for RKO the last half of last week at the Royal. in the Bronx, repre- sented by Weedon & Schultz. Act fea- tures Joe Burkhart and Marion Draper. LOU MILLER, recently teamed with Alice Miller and formerly partnered with brother, Ed, is now two-actine with Joe Doyle. The boys began for RKO the last half of last week at Proctor’s 58th Street, New York. Direction of the Max Gordon office HIPPODROME, New York, has recent- ly been attracting a number of celebs Mayor James J. Walker showed up there last Sunday, seeing Horace Heidt and his collegiate bandsters and Radio Pic- tures’ Street Girl. William RB. Shearer visited the house several evenings prev!- ous to see and hear himself in the Pathe Talking News. RUTH LOVB, formerly of Love and Lyons, is a recent addition to the Grace and Marie Eline All-Girl Show, which {s touring the Loew road show dates. WEBSTER BUSANG and Florence Fox, standard aerial act carrying the sub- billing. “Athletic Supremacy”, will re- turn for a Loew tour. opening this last half at the Willard, Woodhaven. They are represented by Bert Jonas PAUL NOLAN AND COMPANY. a new two-people comedy jug¢ “ling act sub- billed “The Jesting Swede”, opened for a Loew showing the last half of last week at the Oriental, Brooklyn, with additional Eastern dates likely. EDDIE PFABODY. who came east with the Fanchon & Marco “Idea”, Fiesta, has been made permanent m. c. at Fox's He is now playing his fifth house to good returns. WAITE HOYT, the singing baseball pitcher, will open his RKO vaudeville season this last half at the Fabian, Ho- boken, with a new layout of vocal dit- ties. He is assisted by a male accom- panist. Harry Romm is the RKO repre- sentative for the act. MARTIN AND MARTIN, an aerial duo who have not been seen on the Loew Circuit for considerable time, will return to the circuit this last half at the Lin- coln Square, New York, booked thru Charles Fitzpatrick. HARVEY THOMAS has formed a part- nership with Robert W. Tomlinson. They will produce acts and attend to the coaching of professionals and beginners in singing and dancing. . Tomlinson is playing clubs in Chicago, doing an act with Nick the Midget. They work as a long-and-short team. Nick, who weighs €& pounds, carries Tomlinson, weighing 350, off the stage on his back. MR. AND MRS. H. P. WALLACE, known as “Uncle Abie and Aunt Vild”, have tried out a new act, Starvation Farm, around Chicago, and have secured a number of bookings. RAY WENCIL, formerly of the vaude- ville act billed as the Jimmy Rooney Trio, has been added to the cast of the Hazel McOwens Circle Stock Company playing this winter in Grand Island and adjacent towns in Nebraska. CAROL AND IRENE have been booked for Chicago Time. They opened October 16 at the Englewood Theater. JACK FINKELSTEIN, for the past four years connected with Frank Wolf, Jr., Philadelphia, has left and is now asso- ciated with Harry Meyers. The Irving Lewis Musical Comedy Company opens for him at Lebanon, Pa., October 14. He is also booking vaudeville dates in Penn- sylvania and New Jersey. HARRY W. CONN has written a new comedy, singing and dancing act, Classy Noises, for Gene Dover, for which re- hearsals’ started last week, with Eastern break-in dates to follow shortly. The act also calls for an unbilled male as- sistant THE CHEER LEADERS, a new 13-peo- ple musical, singing and dancing act featuring Frank McCormick, will open for a Loew showing November 6 at the Lincoln Square, New York. Joe Michaels is agent for the act. WILL OSBOURNE and His Herbert Diamond Entertainers, who recently showed for RKO at one of the New York houses, have been okayed for a tour of Eastern RKO dates. They are repre- sented by the Harry Romm office THE GRADUATES, an all-girl revue featuring Frances Hart and Mary Jane Merchant, assisted by six specialty girls, showed for Loew this first half at the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. FAY FISHER is now known as Renee Austin on the Loew Circuit. She re- cently changed her name to avoid du- plicity with a similar name of another performer. She was forced to cancel One day recently at the Oriental, Brook- PALI’S HAWAIIAN SERENADERS AT LIBERTY. Standard Vaudeville Act. For hotel, cafe or any high-class proposition. Four men, harmony sing- ing, and girl Pianist. Everything up to date and classy. A-1 wardrobe. Just closed fifteen weeks’ fairs Plenty 6f recommendations. Address CHAS. KAIPO MILLER, Pali's Hawaiian Serenad. ers, Billboard, Kansas City, Mo. 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Booking Fairs, Prices day with an all-talkie policy. lyn, because of a slight. illness, resume shortly. BLOOD AND THUNDER, satiric melo- drama featuring William Nunn, will start its tour of the Orpheum Time next week at the Orpheum, Omaha, instead of the Hennepin Orpheum, Minneapolis, as orig- inally booked. ADIA KUZNEZOFF, Russian basso, {ts a member of the Club Richman show, which had its premiere this week. He is assisted by Madame Ni colina, known in radio circles as La Palina BRONSON AND GARDNER opened for RKO the last half of last week at the State, Jersey City. They are agented by the Harry Rogers cffice. FREDERICK SYLVESTER three-midget_ support, who played the Palace, New “York. last week, will begin a tour of the Orpheum Time on Novem- ber 2 in Winnipeg. JOAN FRANKLIN, singing comedienne, began for RKO the last half of last week at the Tilyou, Coney Island. Direction of Harry Ward, of the Max Gordon office. SYLVIA SMITH has been selected as the feature for Dance Revels, 16-people flash, now in rehearsal. Jack Blue is sponsoring the act. MATT DUFFIN and Jessie Draper, who recently closed with Almanac. will be featured for the next four weeks at the Paramount Grill, New York. They may return to vaudeville about the first week in December, agented by the William Morris office. ROSITA AND RAMON. dance team, started for RKO recently in a new act. They are assisted by Fresedo’s Arcentine Tipico Orchestra. Rosita and Ramon re- cently returned from an eng agement at Les Ambassadeurs, Pari THE ALEX TRIO. novelty act, were launched on RKO dates last week, split- ting between the Bushwick. Brooklyn, and the Tilyou, Coney Island. Repre- sented by Phil Bush, of the Jenie Jacobs office. BERRENS AND ROLAND opened for RKO this first half at the Royal, in the Bronx. but will and his LEW KESSLER and His Stepsisters, recently on RKO dates, have been okayed for a Loew tour, starting November 2 on a split between the Palace, Brooklyn, and the Fairmount, in the Bronx. Billine for Loew will be Dance Derby, with Lew Kessler. and fea- turing Iris May. CHARLES DERICKSON and Brown, tenor and pianist, who recently played the Palace, New Yor fae have been booked to start on the Orpheum Time December 16 in Winnineo They recently arrived from a European tour VALENTINE MEMORIES, Boila’s latest novelty act, shortly on RKO Time. FRED ARDATH retu: ned to Broadway last week from the Loew road-show tour. Ht will probably resume for Loew in the New York houses PEG BATES, “World-Famous Monoped Dancer”, who was a feature in Lew Les- lie’s Blackbirds both here and in Furope, opened for RKO recently in Yonk:s He was at the Chester, in the Bronx, the first half of last week. Direction of Jack Daly, of the James Plunkett office. ELSIE-JOHN, after a summer engage- ment at Coney Island. will oven the winter season with a return date at the Palace Theater, Buffalo. E'sie-John will be accompanied on the tour by Ernest Heinz. who has been manager of attraction for the last four years. Joseph Hovey also will be with the unit to at tend to publicity and other details. The act is carying its own scenery.and special effects, and the setting for the act is strongly reminiscent of the just-con- cluded side-show season. THE ORPHEUM, former vaudeville house at Terre Haute, Ind., which re- opened September 15 with a stock show after five years of darkness, has been completely remodeled and opened Satur- Ross Garver Burton Nicholas will open this is manager. 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October 26, 1929 Billboard m« HOUR PALACE, New York, Week of October 12th GEORGE CHOOS Presents TAND VOGT »™ in “ODDS and ENDS” In a New Act, “After the Ball’’, by EUGENE CONRAD P. s.—A Kind Thought for CHARLES H. ALLEN NEW ACTS Reviewed in New York Bobbe and Nelson Reviewed at For’s Academy. Style— Comedy nd singing. Setting—In one. Time—Seventeen minutes. When George Bobbe and Eddie Nelson make their entrance it is natural to ex- pect a session of comedy, for they have all the earmarks of funsters. Nelson, with a happy-go-lucky pan, is rigged out in a tight-fitting suit, and Bobbe sports a sap expression and loud clothes. Both are naturals at clowning, as well as be- ing gifted with good pipes. The war- bling, except for one solo, is confined to comedy specials. Material in the songs is good and is brought out to stronger advantage by the mugging and antics of the twain. The same, however, cannot be said for the material in the talk. Is weak stuff, with laughs largely resulting from the ability of the boys Nelson is strong at clowning, and in singing he shows up as having the better pipes. His solo warbling of Little Pal reveals sweet pipes and is put over with feeling aplenty. This sob number. how- ever, does not fit in with an all-comedy routine. Bobbe does very well with his role as straight, and also is there on his own with funmaking. The duo singing of We Can’t Sicep in the Movies Any More is good. In the pipes work : they always wind up with a loud blast : of neat harmony. Received a big recep- : tion in the deuce spot of a three-act ; show. Are okay for the neighborhood ; houses. Ss. H. SOL TUREK Presents . Headin’ for Harlem —wWith Josie Carole, Zeppelin Four, Frank and Forman and Luell Sisters Reviewed at the Grand Opera House. Style—Flash act. Setting—Full stage (special). Time—Twenty minutes. Here is an exceptionally routined and taced flash act. The strong nine-people cast consists of a swell blues singer, Josie Carole, whose perfect dusky make- up and singing belies the fact that she is 2 white performer; the Luell Sisters, clever song and dance team, and the highly specialized tappers, Frank anc Forman, The attraction is expensively gotten up with colorful costumes and settings. The ensemble opens with the crooning of My Old Kentucky Home, with neat pedalistics by the dancing quartet. Josie Carole, in Mammy getup, warbles Goin’ Home From Miami, with interpolated stepping by the male tappers. The string ensemble then breaks into a mediey of s-ng bits in a highly syncopated fashion. This instrumental four can given any jazz band a run for playing honors. The Luell Sisters co thru the paces of a well-executed acrobatic number. Miss Carole works a ia Ethel Waters without any suffering in comparison in her torch shouting of Am I Biue? A lad does some hot hoofing, and the fem. team puts across a comedy song and dance bit The buxom prima donna, now garbed in “glad rags”, croons Trouble. with novel accompaniment by the music mak- ers. She follows this with Birmingham Bertha, another mean blues ditty. The agile hoofing boys unload some nifty footwork, and the entire ensemble works in a fast-moving finale. Were given a very good reception. An ideal flash for the better class family bouses. 8. M. 6. PRINCESS YvVON All This Week, Maryland Theatre, NOWHERE ELSE CAN SO MUCH BE SEEN AT SO LITTLE COST, AND NEVER HAS THERE BEEN SO MUCH TO SE “Psychic Wonder” Under Personal Supervision of DOC M Cumberland, Md. NE (4 IRVING Ed Janis —With— Carmen Rooker, Tillman Brothers, Mary Jane “ee and Iris Belt Reviewed at Loew’s National, Bronz. Style — Dancing, comedy and singing. Setting—Full stage (special). Time— Seventeen minutes, This is a new flash skippered by Ed Janis, who recently headed an eight- people affair. It pans out as a pleasing six-people act thru a capable and neat- appearing cast, large and attraciive wardrobe and splendid routining. There is none of the usual stalling in this act, as the numbers are run off speedily without waits. Altho dancing comprises the major portion of the turn, it is brought out of the all-dancing class by effective comedy. Warbling finds a brief spot in the opening. Janis gets neat support from Carmen Rooker, Tillman Brothers, Mary Jane Lee and Iris Belt. The girls wear classy gowns Janis, who makes a neat appearance, show up as a good act leader. His leg- work is confined to an eccentric solo and numbers with the girls, but the way he steps warrants a little more. He is very fast on his feet, and in his eccentric number does some good hoofing A fast straight dance would go good, as he shows that he knows his dancing. The Tillman Brothers bring in good comedy in business with Janis as well as offering neat display of pedalistics, Miss Rooker does very well with two solos, one a waltz and the other an Egyptian. She is graceful. Mary Jane Lee and Iris Belt team off in dancing that is imbued with a wealth of precision. Closed the show here, meeting with loud applause. Ss. H. Jack La Vier —With— RUTHIE MORGAN Reviewed at Loew’s National, Bronz. Style — Comedy trapeze novelty with singing, music and dancing. Setting—In one. Time—Thirteen minutes. Here is a clever act, with Jack La Vier faring spendidiy as the comedy provider and Ruthie Morgan lending good assist with bow scraping, singing and dancing. The many laughs which the turn obtains consistently is not the result of good material, but simply gained thru the amusing antics, chatter and muggipg of La Vier astride the trapeze. Altho his work on the apparatus stamps him as a dved-in-the-wool aerial artiste, he as- sumes a very effective role of a beginner by displaying a sure-fire brand of nerv- ousness. Miss Morgan is attractive and personable and does well by the violin, pipes work and hoofing. Miss Morgan is on the stage alone at the opening, drawing a mean bow over the violin and following with sweet war- bling. She played Lowise very well. The red-haired La Vier follows her on and sets up his trapeze. From then on his work packs one long laugh He sure is a master at the mugging business His choice bit is talking nicely to the pa- trons and forgetfully removing his hands from the ropes. leaving himself without any support, but soon realizing what he did and nervously trying to get his hands on the ropes again. His sitting in a rocking chair on the trapeze is capably done. Falling backwards and going into a toe catch serves’as La Vier's breath-taking finish. Miss Morgan helps well during his trapeze work. They got a big hand here. S. H. Leonator Martov Reviewed at Loew's National, Bronz Stvle—Singing. Setting—In one. Time— Nine minutes. A newcomer to these parts is Leonator Martov, a Russian baritone. His classy performance tends to give the impression that he is one of noble rank. He has good pipes, is there with personality and makes a dignified appearance, but he needs a little schooling in vaude. ways, even tho he did ring up a show-stop here. His voice is of a rich baritone quality, but several times during his sones he resorts to a falsetto that does more harm than good. Then, too, he uses awkward gestures when he should remain still and let his voice sell the numbers, as it can easily do. He has a delightful personality and impresses as doing his utmost to please. The only talking he did at this show was to say “thanks” in acknowledgment for the show-stop. Signs placed on an easel do the talking for him Martov opened by singing in French, The Elegy, by Massenet, and followed with The Armorer’s Song, from Robin Hood (in English), and The Song of the Volga Boatman (in Russian). He encored with O Sole Mio and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. After the Italian and Irish encores, was expecting to hear the Jew- ish favorite, Fli, Eli, but it was not forthcoming. They liked him a lot here and showed it with heavy palmwhack- ing. Ss. H. Peg Bates Reviewed at Keith’s Jefferson. Style— Tap and eccentric dancing. Setting—In one. Time—Nine minutes. Peg Bates, that personable dusky mon- opedic hoofer, invites comparison with the best tappers by his excellent dancing He utilizes his peg leg for stepping in such fashion that it seems quite un- canny Here is a young hoofer whose footwork never suffers because of the wooden appendage, but which seems par- adoxically to abet his working, tho of course it does win him audience sympa- thy. Hobnobbing out to the apron, Bates warms up to the audience by friendly chatter and a neat song. Keep on Strut- ting Along. He breaks into a little foot- work with his real leg. giving promise of what's in store. He next gives an imi- tation of the Bon Bon steppers from Hot Chocolate, in which he uncorks that peg leg in some hot syncopated stepping. Tho exertion % undoubtedly required to lift and manipulate the artificial limb, Bates never seems handicapped in either grace or ease. After a dandy tap bit, he lets loose some eccentric and acrobatic danc- ing that is fascinating to watch. His finale bit of jumping and balancing on wooden leg is a a knockout and sent this ingratiating and hardworking boy over to a thunderous reception. After his American and Paris Black- bird triumphs, Bates should have a long successful tour in vaudeville. 8. M. &. Harry Foster Welch Reviewed at Keith's Hamilton. Style— Novelty instrumental imitations. Setting —In one. Time—Fifteen minutes. Imitating the range of musical instru. ments from the bass tuba to the piping piccolo,» Harry Foster Welch, who is billed as The Famous One-Man Band achieved a decisive two-minute show- stop here in the deuce spot. Act teems with comedy appeal, and Welch's at- tempt to imitate the entire Metropolitan Opera Company in action is a classic in reality and mugging mimicry. Novelty to the offering lies in the ability of Welch to mouth sounds resembling the tone of all instruments. He is costumed as a naval commodore for no implied reason except perhaps his repertory of martial march selections. Personality shines thru his ridiculous muggery to advantage Opens with an impression of Paul Whiteman'’s Band, using a table for a bass drum soundboard, following with first cornet solo imitation of Ill Always Be in Love With You. An announced imitation of John Mitchell playing My Sin sounded realistic enough and got heavy applause. A Hawaiian guitar imi- tation of John Haley, the South Sea Islander, playing Curolina Moon, was worth many laughs and good applause Show numbers from My Maryland, as played by the violin and cello, were re- warded with a heavy hand. He also gives his idea of a cornet, trombone and flute playing strains from The Bells of St. Mary's. For a finish Welch gives his conception of the Metropolitan Opera Company doing Tosca, with burlesqued bits of Galli Curci, Jeritza, Ruffo, Mar- tinelli and others with orchestre] ac- companiment. He plays the comedy angle up heavy. A _ sure-fire comedy single for the class houses. Cc. G. B Will Aubrey Reviewed at Keith’s 81st Street. Style —Comedy and singing. Setting—In one. Time—Fourteen minutes. Several seasons ago Will Aubrey headed a nine-people comedy, singing and dancing flash act, Show Business, by Darby Aaronson and sponsored by Davis & Newhoff. In this new act Aubrey retains the characterization and ward- robe of the previous vehicle, namely, a frock-coated Shakespearean performer of the days of street parades before show time Present subbilling, Bard of By- ways, is evidently adopted from that former role. No lagging moments are apparent in his routine of comedy chat- ter and songs, intersprsed with musical- ized gags and guitar playing. He uses an empty beer bottle case for a prop seat as he satirizes on the difference between olden and modern times. He possesses a clear strong baritone voice and a winning personality. Aubrey’s laugh-packed routine con- sists of not less than seven vocalized numbers, with a storehouse full of gags and ad libisms. Pulls a laugh at the opening with a recitative prohibition gag on the empty case he carries, followed by a comedy song, The Talkies Can't Do Without Shakespeare. Accompanying himself on a Hawatian-like guitar, he warbles a Negro spiritual, Look Dotn, to big results. Relapsing into a Swiss dia- lect, Aubrey does a yodeling and sus- tained-note number, Sweet Genevieve From Geneva. He harks back to min- strel days with two numbers, Mammy, Won't You Please Come Home, and Stay in Yo’ Own Backyard, winding up with a pantomime imitation of the street parade. A suitable act for the clase houses. a G. B. mye ot el Da eer “Oe el ke * Taal este aor ety nr ge . * in ‘ F ‘ be ow : —— \ EDDIE SEES ee OO i _iiteiiaidin:n::as::—-=_:-eiieee eee ee a = ' Ps Po af 7 ~ - se x & ee oe ———— , ae ee = 7 - 7 Bo 4 ’ > ‘ ee ' Nile tele ck me Re 2 ae bi Bee ps. i ses gg te A Pee oe: eet: er Chee Sh! ae i Po hy P ‘ ° Po ae \ syyens ee eee. is oc oe ; : ad ’ oh eee ee ck et BR : hire, Gee dee. mse bei asia ANS 34 ea oY pee Bit Pyar tek ae Sethe eS " Pen sin eeiae See) a
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Billboard October 26, 1929 15 The Billboard “Chic” strongest Moll number than a classic. Her personality. is several Kennedy stands out as the tough higher N. Y. Herald Tribune “Chic” Kennedy, the popular come- dienne, also appears, and her imper- sonations are clever. “THAT FUNNY LITTLE GIRL” My Sincere Thanks to the Critics for Their Wonderful Opinions of Me While at R-K-0 PALACE, New York, Last Week, OCT. 12 Zits Miss Kennedy shows a lot of talent and puts a kick into the act where it needs it. “CHIC” KENNEDY Personal Management GEO. CHOOS number which stands out in a series of flash numbers. N. Y. Times This young woman sings a Bowery Fay Marbe Assisted by Brother, Gilbert, Parado at the piano Reviewed at Keith’s 81st Street. Style —Singing, dancing and musical. Setting —In one and full stage (specials). Time —Thirty-four minutes. Fay Marbe was last caught by The Rillboard in 1923. She has made pro- digious strides since then, having played in the principal capitals of Europe and America. She recently returned from the Continent after playing in Berlin, Vienna, Paris and London. She radiates with personality, and her charming man- ner created a distinctly favorable im- pression here. Miss Marbe has a beau- tifully developed figure which she dis- plays to advantage in exquisite form- revealing gowns of her own design and executed by Patou of Paris, according to program billing. She is assisted in one number by her brother, Gilbert, and Alan Parado accompanies the routine on the grand. Elaborate settings and light- ing effects are carried. Routine consists of six numbers, va- ried with dance interpolations, appropri- ate costuming and novelty touches. Opens with announced repertory of Con- tinental ditties, including I Can’t Say No, Happy Wed Indeed and Dew-Dew- Dewey Day, the latter in German and English. A French number, the title of which sounded like Prenez Mois, served as background for, Miss Marbe to give out pocket-mirror souvenirs, during which she works intimately with the audience in the aisles and over a pit runway. Rhapsody in Blue, as piano solo by Parado, prefaces the full-stage finale, Blue Danube Waltz, in a gorgeous rhinestoned blue velvet setting, with Miss Marbe and her brother doing a dance routine. Recommended for the better houses. c. G. B. and Alan FANCHON & MARCO Present “Rhythm Idea” With Emil Boreo, George Lyons, Gormley and Sully, Evans and Weaver, Jean- ette Dancy, Ray Samuels and the Georgia Lane Dancers Reviewed at For’s Academy. Style— Revue. Setting — Full stage (special) Time—Forty-nine minutes. Fanchon & Marco still have the “Ideas”, This Rhythm production ts a peach, packing 49 minutes of splendid entertainment. Altho the unit is not endowed with an elaborate array of scenery, but just uses one neat full-stage drop, it comes up to the F. & M. stand- ard with a large and gorgeous wardrobe and a steady stream of sure-fire special- ties. Singing and dancing are given the major portion of the offering, sand- Wiched by pleasing, altho brief, comedy and instrumental bits. There is plenty of entertainment in the work of Emil Roreo, George Lyons, Gormley and Sully, Evans and Weaver, Jeanette Dancy, Ray Samuels and the Sixteen Georgia Lane Dancers. Altho the West Coast sponsors of this unit are famed for their excellent en- Sembles, they fared badly in the train- ing of the Georgia Lane Dancers. It took these 16 pretty girls just two full Numbers before they were able to swing Into the proper pep and precision. They (id Futuristic Rhythm and Diga Diga Doo very carelessly, but showed their colors in the Rhythm of the Hands num- ber and the.military tap finish. A cute girl leads the ensemble. doing hot sing- ing and peppy dance maneuvers. Emil Boreo stopped the proceedings cold in his ever-delightful business. His singing, aided by familiar facial contor- tions and amusing gutturalisms, hit the bell with a loud bang, as well as his splendid interpretations of Maurice Chevalier, Dance of the Wooden Soldiers and Marseillaise. A colored trio, Jean- ette Dancy and Evans and Weaver, fol- lowed right behind Boreo for applause honors. They were announced as hail- ing from For Movietone Follies. Miss Dancy, diminutive and cute. is hot stuff at warbling and stepping She does well by Walking With Susie and Breakaway. Fvans and Weaver are good-looking boys, gifted with speedy feet that go thru a maze of intricate steps. Gormley and Sully bring a little com- edy into the offering as well as good dancing. One of them, doing the “sap”, is a marvel at floor work. He knocked them for a loop with his acrobatics. Rare harp playing is introduced into the unit by George Lyons, who does some mean plucking of the strings. He also gets in some good warbling. A neat- appearing boy has the m. c. assignment, just introducing the specialties and also shows off nice footwork. Closed the show here to big returns. s&s Dixon and Cassidy Reviewed at Loew's Lincoln Square. Style—Dancing and singing. Setting—In ore. Time—Eight minutes. Pinch hitting for an act which can- celed the last minute, Dixon and Cassidy, both colored boys, tho their names sound Irish, step out with a fast routine of eccentric and whirlwind tap dancing of a brand for which their race is fa- mous. Tho the boys indulge in one Wwarbled number at the opening, the major portion of their offering is taken up with a maze of intricate footwork Both boys are tux.-clad There’s a Four-Leaf Clover in My Pucket, inarticulately warbled by Dixon and Cassidy at the opening with boop- oop choruses, is followed with a grace- ful and pleasing soft-shoe duo sand wiched with timed acrobatics. One boy solos with a furiously paced rat-a-tat including a series of unusual but clever wings to big apnlause when caught. The other boy follows up with a peculiar tho none-the-less appealing routine consisi- ing of difficult fast hock steps and knee-dancing for a loud hand. Doing the New Low Down serves as a musical back- ground for some. new snappy off-beat tapping by each of the bovs separately to heavy applause results. They employ the dance-contest idea for a fast finale and were rewarded with gratifying applause in the deuce spot, Suitable act for the intermediates. c. G. B. Ben Turpin Reviewed at Proctor’s 58th Street. Style—Comedy. Setting—In one. Time—- Fourteen minutes. There is no doubt about the “name’ appeal of this film comedian of the awry lamps. Altho just like many of his flicker colleagues gone vaude., he its using a poor brand of material. Pe- cullarly, tho, he was able to keep the patrons laughing consistently, but prob- ably due to their memories of him in pictures. He knows his comedy and with some sure-fire material would be a knockout. He met with heavy pre-en- trance applause and also a loud sendoff. Routine consists of a steady stream of chatter, with an unbilled boy assist helping out briefly as the straight. He works in his familiar screen attire, the mustache and all. The act is de- livered in monologistic style, with Tur- pin referring to his prominent eyes, his co-workers in Hollywood, and a dis- cussion on the house manager’s notify- ing him that the act is not suitable fer his house. Some of the material will probably undergo censorship, such as “playing with Gloria Swanson” and “picking nose” gag. Again let it be said that if Turpin had the material he would be a sure bet for vaude. S. H. Al Lester and Company Reviewed at Loew's Lincoln Square. Stvle—Comedy, singing and dancing. Setting—In two and three (specials). Time—Sizteen minutes. Euphemistically subbilled Modern Opera, Al Lester and Company offer ma- terial which might easily have been fashioned from deleted portions of heavily censored acts. Two and three- line blackouts predominate, with Lester and his boy and girl assistants enacting the various roles Lester blusters thru with plenty of dead-pan mugging. The boy and girl deserve to share billing, for what they have to offer is equally as good as the standard bearer’s work. Plat pieces and drapes serve as pretentious settings. The tux-clad Lester sandwiches co- pious draughts of barker-like chatter between the not less than 10 wnse ouenced skits. He also warbles a number or two, but fails to click because of poor delivery. The girl possesses a good voice worthy of more than the allotted one- number exploitation she gets in this act, while the boy is a hot tap dancer and commendable in reading lines. The blackouts run the gamut from the fool- ish to the ridiculous. One based on the frigidaire and iceman theme should positively be deleted for the good of the act, as well as many other suggestive lines which could be judiciously cut. Two of the short skits are worthy of mention. They are a satirized bit on the time-payment plan with the Sears & Roebuck furniture man chasing the non- paying couple to the South pole, and a slapstick barber-shop sketch worth many good laughs. Act needs consider- able pruning and cleaning up before it can command good dates. Cc. G. B. Adelaide and Her Proteges Reviewed at Keith’s Jefferson. Style— Flash Revue. Setting—In three and full stage (specials). Time—Twenty minutes. Adelaide Hughes is back again dancing in vaudeville. This time she is minus any featured dancing partner, but is pre- senting a group of young and talented dancers instead. Her agility and grace have not been dimmed any appreciable amount since she last trod the boards with William Holbrook, and her work in the doll dance and in her ballet toe and ankle routine is as good as ever. Her supporting ensemble consists of a sextet of charming young girls and two male assists, one a light-footed tapper and the other a classical and adagio dancer. The opening number is a novel scenic one. Surrounding a television apparatus, are the young girls clamoring for Miss Hughes. She is then seen and heard in the loudspeaker. The girls next go thru a neat jazz routine, with some clever pedalistics by the young hoofer. Miss Hughes comes back in the garden scene to demonstrate her famous toe and ankle bends. There is a neat adagio by a girl and boy, followed by a toe ballet by the entire group of girls. The last and best number is Adelaide’s perfectly executed French doll routine. Here the standard-bearer is at her drollest danc- ing. She creates the illusion of a doll by her poise, mannerisms and doll-like ut- terances. The composition of the rou- tine is excellent and the entire ensemble work neatly worked into the conception and spirit of the number. The costumes are quaint and atmospheric. Altogether an excellent dancing revue. 8. M. 8. Mason and Shaw Revieued at the Grand Opera House. Style—Singing, comedy, impersonation. Setting—In one. Time—12 minutes. This is an engaging pair of warblers, one of whom works thruout in male attire. There is a neat comedy opening in which they banter a little, followed by some neat harmonizing of There Goes My Sweetie Now and a dance routine. Fem., in conventional attire, sings May- be—Who Knows, displaying a high clear soprano. After some clowning by part- ner, they duet on Oh, You Wonderful Boy, with the personable impersonator playing up her natty attire and boyish mannerisms. They break into a dance, with the two of them clowning and gagging. After some “intimate” revela- tions to the audience, they close with a song mumber, I'll Never Ask for More. Audience found them much to its lik- ing, entailing an encore and spiels A corkting deuce-spot act for the inter- mediates 8S. M. 8. Milton Berle —ti GET MOT Assisted by Lon Diaz, Harry Johnson, Al Willis, Hazel McFarlane, Marita, Dorcthy Olive, Viola Evans and Fay and Bobbie Moss Reviewed at Loew’s State. Style—Flash revue. Setting—In one, two, three and full stage (specials). Time — Fifty-five minutes. Distinguished by a cast of talented artistes and a beauty-packed troupe of terpsichorean girlies, Get Hot, the 22- people unit starring Milton Berle, raises the appeal for that type of entertain- ment several notches higher than good. The loquacious Berle is both witty and talented and genuinely worthy of stellar billing. He assumes the role of m. c. in wisecracks and gags, but unlike the usual m. ¢., mixes in with the routine offering and comes near shouldering the entire comedy burden of the unit to good results. The line of stepping maid- ens, facetiously monickered “The 12 (See NEW TURNS on page 31) Violet Besly At Liberty Song and Dance. Change. All Acts. All ss tials. Responsible managers only. Address 1901 East 73d St., Cleveland, O. STAGE aaa. THOMAS & TOMLINSON Put the rotenone finish to your Act, Music, eta isa N diate St. Chicago. wet. 19IR : “UAE oi ae ee i eS ! ~ 7 . ‘elke 3 == sll Sse - _ : Po ¥ — a ee ne ee NT a | ee — ‘ ae mee oa 0 eee eee 47 go ied
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| | 16 October 26, 1929 Billboard COAST-TO-COAST VAUDEVILLE REVIEWS New Palace, Chicago (Reviewed Saturday Afternoon, Oct. 19) Ten acts, with Ken Murray, held over, taking up half an hour with his master of ceremonies interruptions. Pitifully small louse. Felovis, Juggler, was not in top form- today, but got across nicely. In the deuce spot Mrs. George Prim- rose and her “Spirit of Minstrelsy” warmed the hearts of the few oldtimers in the audience, but it was plainly evident that the old-style minstrelsy is as foreign to the present day as the horse and buggy. John Healy, well past the threescore and ten mark, with Ed- die Clifford, Fred C. Holmes, E. Booth Platt, Gray Weller and Joe Reilly not far behind; the Molloy Twins and Mrs. Primrose herself, all put their stuff across nicely and received 4 fair hand. Peggy Chamberlain and Ross Himes, comedy dancers, clicked in their rough and tumble Bowery hokum. A clever pair that never fails to make the grade. Rose Perfect, with. golden voice, but a negligible personality, put her numbers over to wonderful applause and was the recinient of a huge bouquet of American Beauties Dave Apollon is back with his always refreshing Apollonian Revue, refreshing despite a line of inane comedy chatter that Palace audiences know “by heart”. Danzi Godell is one potent reason for the revue’s refreshfulness, her eccentric dancing being a riot. Dave himself and his Filipino orchestra get a deal of lively music from their guitars. Mlle. Neva, a shapely contortionist in brassiere and breech clout, contorts to good purpose, and the revue comes to a perfect close when Apollon brings Rose Perfect on for a song with the orchestra. After intermission Ken Murray and his cohorts had the field pretty much to themselves. Foster, Fagan and Cox and the Charlestons, Helen and Milton, held over with Murray, offered much the same stuff as last week. Maurice and Vincent, comedy acrobats, garnered a flock of laughs with their purposely bungled handstands, pullups and so forth. The Mangean Troupe, in Wild West costume, put across a fast routine of springboard work that won them a big hand and held everybody to the close. Dwindling attendance indicates that the descent of the Palace to picture- house leve] is not relished. The former “class” is missing, along with a goodly portion of the old customers that ap- preciated it. NAT GREEN. Loew’s State. New York (Reviewed Saturday Afternoon, Oct. 19) The Worden Brothers, male foot- juggling team in the opening spot, im- pressed with their routine of clean-cut novelty tricks in precision. Their Risley- lik» eccentricities with barrels and large round zlobes, accompanying themselves wita guitar and mandolin duets, were rewarded with vociférous applause Dan L. Haynes, negro star of King Yidor's Hallelujah, offers an exceptionally pleasing repertory of bass-baritone selec- tions, including At the End of the Road, a@ number announced as having been written for Haynes by Irving Berlin for the negro picture. Haynes is assisted by a colored girl pianist and a strutting, hot-stepping colored boy. Offering well liked here in the deuce spot. Hooper and Gatchett, soldier boy harmony and comedy team in their clever singing, dancing and comedy sketch, The Rookic, assisted by Grace Connelly, Chappy Chapman and Baxter and Frank, put over a session of chatter, warbling and stepping to big results. The clever and elaborately staged offer- ing is suggestive of the What Price Glory? theme, without the profanity and with music and songs added. Trixie Friganza, the old favorite rotund comedienne in her familiar appeal-packed bill of fare, A Bag of Tricks, breaks out with a few new ones to delight particular vaudeville fans. Her familiar Miss Weehawken, bathing beauty, crowned such because her amply- girthed bathing suit was the only one canable of containing the many-lettered name of the New Jersey town, got over to big returns. Show-stop and how! Meyer Golden's Sketches, an Oriental fantasy featuring Estelle Mattern, Stuart Farrington, Fred Raggart, George Spinova and Miss O’Connor, garnered a big hand with its beauty-packed and elaborately The Palace, New York (Reviewed Saturday Afternoon, October 19) With a vast amount of new material the bi!] presents something different than usual this week. The old faces have been practically eliminated, with the excep- tion of Julius Tannen, who acts as master of ceremonies and also holds the next- to-closing spot position in his cwn offering. Business only fair, due, no doubt, to rather balmy autumn weather and football games as heavy opposition. THE FOUR ORTONS, in “Following the Straight and Narrow Path”, old favorites at this house, open the show to excellent returns. Three men and a girl present a novel rcutine of wire walking interspersed with plenty of comedy by one of the men, who breaks the wire-walking routine with some real amus- ing stunts. HELEN YORKE AND VIRGINIA JOHNSON, in “Exquisite Songs Delightfully Rendered”, had them eating out of their hands after their entrance. These two misses were unprogramed, filling in the deuce spot al'otted to Peg Bates, who was forced to withdraw from the bill at last minute’s notice. Playing the Palace for the first time, the singers prcved of show-stopping caliber and were forced to a bow after the house had been darkened and Tannen had made an entrance to announce the next act. The girls possess exceptional voices, one being a coloratura and the other a mezzo-soprano. They warble a medley at the opening, with each of the girls fol'owing with a solo. Frcr a finish they offer the St. Louis Blues as Rosa Ponselle and Galli-Curci might have sung it as a duet. Forced to an encore, The Wedding of the Painted Doll was forthcoming in harmony, and so strong did it register that they took no less than five bcws. Real comers from the stand- point of appearance, voices and delivery. UNITED STATES INDIAN BAND, under the direction of Chief Shunatona, was on third and managed to get over nicely, due to the novelty in presentation. In a wood and setting with an electrical effect at the start showing a waterfall makes a picturesque background to their Indian ccstumes. The numbers include several jazz selections with the leader working like a house afire to a jazz-jigging tempo. The instrumental routines are broken by a dramatic song number by the leader. INA WILLIAMS AND JERE DELANEY present another new offering in the fourth position. Miss Williams, an inimitable comedienne, has worked with several other partners, but seems to be at her best in this offering. Delaney acts more as a feed for her comical antics, which are at times reminiscent of both Beatrice Lillie and of Rose King, of Yorke and King. The opening is rather weak, but worked up to some real laughs in the second number, with the ccmedy ven- triloquial bit sending them off to a big hand. CAL SHAW, in a new revue, Dancing What Am, closed intermission. Shaw, who does some mean pedalistics, introduces his assisting talent individually at the opening. The dancers include Litka Kademova, an acrobatic dancer; Antonio Flora, a fast stepper, and the Mindell Twins, whose double routines are just so- so. Shay has split his own routine into three sections, the last one being a whiz. TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE, back together after several years apart, rang up one of the sure hits of the bill. The material authored by Sunshine is there. This Sunshine lass has certainly developed the powers of impersonation, for her im- pressions of Lenore Ulric, as Mima, and of Helen Kane proved among the big hits of the bill. F GEORGE K. ARTHUR steps from the screen to the vaudeville stage in a comedy skit, Port Arms, by Al Boasberg. The character is similar to the dumb doughboy he played in Rockies, with Karl Dane. He is assisted by a singing trio and Charles Ewell, as the sergeant. At the finish of the act, Arthur offered a number, assisted by the trio, that registered nicely. JULIUS TANNEN, having worked thru the entire bill, cut his own act short. MR. AND MRS. RAY LYTE, assisted by Maximo’s Eight Royal Koreans and Eddie Loughton, closed the show and managed to hold them in to the finish. A g yal whirlwind make up the dance routine. tango, waltz and Pp > oe 7 —_ staged dance scenes and pantomimic tableaux. By far, one of the best flash revues caught at this house this year. CONDE G. BREWER. . Loew’s Lincoln Sq., N. Y. (Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Oct. 16) Marco and Jerome, mixed team in the hello spot, impressed with their routine of magical and illusionistic tricks. Their offering is subbilled Just Another Piece of Silk, which is in keeping with their sleight-of-hand work with silk pieces. Keith’s Royal, New York (Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Oct. 16) Wheeler and Wheeler, roller-skating couple, nicely opened this unusually long show which ran exactly two hours. They skillfully execute a routine of stunts along the usual lines. Boy does good solos, especially acrobatic and hocking. Fffective finisher sent them off to big hand. Herman Berrens and Helen Roland, in a familiar skit, Ten Dollars a Lesson, which Berrens formerly did with Mlle. Spiel of chatter by the male member Fifi, brightened the deucer and reaped could and should be eliminated. Big a healthy harvest of laughs and ap- finish hand. plause. Comedy galore, with Berrens largely responsible, and plenty of “It” and good pipes from Miss Roland. Charley Craver does a musical and singing turn, different from the usual run, that was swallowed here hook, line and sinker, winding up with a show-stop reception. He is good on stringed in- struments, and has personality and trim appearance. Offers old-fashioned song and music. Sam Liebert, heading a six-people one- acter, The New Generation, ran 38 min- utes whereas 25 would have been better. Plenty of appeal in the playlet, which concerns wealthy orthodox Jewish par- ents being ritzed by their college-bred daughter. There's a happy ending, tho. is excellently acted by Liebert, Dora Dixon and Cassidy, colored male danc- ing team pinch hitting in the deucer for Sweet and Proctor, who were sched- uled to show here this last half, broke out with a series of legmania routines of the high-stepping variety. The boys were well liked here. Al Lester and Company, a three-peo- ple affair consisting of a hodgepodge of hokum, songs and dances. They offer several unsequenced black-out sketches, interspersed with Lester's comedy sput- tering and mugging. Fair harvest of laughs and applause , The Bison City Four, characterized male quartet of warbling and hokum artistes in the next-to-shut spot, tore down the house with their familiar It mirth-packed vehicle. As usual, the lit- Kashimska, Helen Clair, Don Costello tle fellow doing the tramp rated the and Leah Broday. Received loud and honors on laugh registering. Show-stop prolonged palmwhacking at the finish. Dell O'Dell has departed from the Garden of Roses, an elaborately staged strong-arm business and song and dance, eicht-people flash revue, closed the bill and is now doing a comedy routine, us- with a flying getaway and keeping up ing three boy plants, that packs a laugh a furious pace thruout the routine. a minute. She works hard, earning the Cast comprises five dancing lassies, a*many Jaughs and loud applause sendoff. clever adagio and dance team, and a war- It’s hokum of the first grade. bling juvenile with personality. Fea- Kapt. Kidd, Jr., 12-people affair, tured highlight is an ensemble collegiate featuring Joe Burkhart and Marion It is an number, using radium-illumined cos- Draper, closed to good returns. tumes, scenery and props. Vociferous entertaining act, offering much comedy, applause at the finish. dancing and singing. The featured CONDE G. BREWER. members are probably the funmakers of the act, and, if so, know their sturr Others handle their assignments capa- bly. SIDNEY HARRIS. Keith’s Jefferson, N. Y. (Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Oct. 16) The St. Claires and O'Day, mixed cy- cling trio, open with a neat routine of eccentric riding, interspersed with dancing by the St. Claire girls. Nice re- ception. Peg Bates, dusky dancer, proved a walloping show stop with his short rou- tine of highly syncopated stepping Bates possesses a peg leg and the way he manipulates it in dancing is quite uncanny. Teck Murdock, sleek and elongated comedian, went over big in a miniature musical comedy in which he has the support of three attractive girls. Mur- dock is a personable clown who can put his material over in an original way. The Ushers, mixed team, hold down the fourth spot with a routine of lecer- demain work performed by male and a clever mind-reading act, with girl an- swering the queries proffered her by partner working in audience. Neat ap- plause. Theda Bara, erstwhile screen vamp, followed in a fairly interesting playlet of a Russian spy, The Serpent of Nova. Miss Bara, stunningly gowned, was giv- en an enthusiastic ovation. The far- fetched plot gives the star very little opportunity to display her emotional acting, except for a brief closing scene, which she handles creditably. Walter Dare Wahl, assisted by that bear for punishment, Emmett Oldfield, indulge in their belly-busting acrobatic clowning and hand-to-hand work. As usual, very well received. . Adeleide and her proteges closed the lengthy bill with a delightful program of ballet and jazz dancing. Adelaide (formerly partnered with Johnny Hughes) gives her finished toe number and her immense doll dance in which she is ably assisted by her ensemble of two boys and a sextet of fresh and charming girls. Nice reception. S. M. SANDERS. | Last-Half Reviews 7 Golden Gate, Frisco (Reviewed Friday Evening, October 18) Dick O'Mara, in his second week as m.c., has the goods and delivers them nicely. Allen and Louise put over a Bowery dance, with the 12 RKO Beauty Steppers joining in at the end. This pair of dancers come back later in a dance cre- ation which aroused considerable en- thusiasm. Hale and Derry, banjoists, have a good program of musical and song numbers which went so well they were invited back for more. Norris and Towne, cometilans, who were in Innocents of Paris, present 2 comedy skit titled Mamma’s Boy. While of the slapstick variety, it proves good entertainment. Rahda and Rose, girl dancers, made a good impression. One of them shines as an Oriental dancer, while her part. ner puts over a snappy acrobatic spe- cialty. Jimmy Hadreas, billed as a sensation- al eccentric dancer, has a fast-moving act in which he executes Russian and acrobatic dances almost simultaneously. Phil Fabello and his orchestra spe- cialize in airs from Rio Rita. The leader puts over a violin solo for good returns. The 12 RKO Beauty Steppers appear three times in ensemble dances, with one of them and Dick O’Mara featuring in a pleasing waltz number. E. J. WOOD. Grand Opera House, N. Y. (Reviewed Saturday Afternoon, Oct. 19) Ely and Company open with novel juggling and balancing stunts. Around a playground setting, Miss Ely juggles balls and other kid props and balances 4 bench on her head while going up and down. a see-saw arrangement. Neat ap- plause. Robinson and Pierce offer a clever comedy sketch, The Faker, in which they both portray streot-gyp artists. Girl a iy ee ae oe oar, a so sais OO See ee at a Pe ' e : 7 . po! i [3 ie : ee eeeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEe————— = a : ee = 1 PO te oe 7 ee oe ; ight <5 igi ral ea pa a eae el oe eh se 62 ied i i a Eitan 1 eS * Pe RE GS UL sa a a ae a
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Our recommendation: Any one who knows us, Our Guarantee: To improve your show or no _ notice necessary. Stating salary, address A. J. (DENNY) DAVIS, Box 4, Wewoka, Okla. INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whereabouts of WALTER 5. CARLETON will confer a favor on his father in notifying C. H. CARLETON, Hartshorne, Okla. WANTED Partner with complete Tent Out- fit. I have Vaudeville Troupe and wonderful territory. Address JOHN M. MARCY, Lubbock, Tex. Chorus Girls Wanted Other useful People wire. JIMMIE HILL, Gateway Hotel, Rutherfordton, N. C. AT ONCE—General Business Tegm, WANTED Woman for Ingenues. Man Char- acters and Heavies. One to double Piano. Must do Specialties. GORMAND-FORD COMPANY, Madrid, N. ¥. WANTED Medicine People all lines, also ¢ » Piano Player. Randall and Ches- ter Kress, where are you? Write or wire. TAWA apr ge ' eo. General Delivery, Washing- ton C. - $500 $500 To finance any small show, Rep. preferred. Split 50-50. Some good manager can frame show, 6 or 8 people, to play Circle Stock, Picture Houses and Halls. WA Wildcat Agent Manager. What can you offer? VA. AMUSEMENT CO., Petersburg, Va. WANTED Boss Canvasman, Property Man, Truck Driver and Working Men. No tickets advanced. Positively no booze allowed. Make salary low; it’s winter time. OLLIE HAMILTON STOCK CO., Donaldsonville, Ga. SCOTT’S COMEDIANS Have ening for young, versatile Team, Man Comic. Must Dance, Magician, Pianist. Sax, Trum- t. Must deliver. Sure, steady. Tickets O. K. @ change weekly. Wire BILLY SCOTT, Holbrook, "WANTED Por TEN NIGHTS Company, Pianist to play Parts. Billing Agent with car, Man to drive truck and play posts. and other useful people. Address C. R. RENO, Canton, Me., October 24; Wilton, 25; Rumford, 26; Bethel, 28. WANTE For Band, llth Inf., Ft. Benja- min Harrison, Ind. Cornet Trombone, Bass Players. Positions open. Other Musicians considered Ambitious beginners ac- cepted. Agreeable duties. Good mess. Communi- cate with A. BOWEN, Bandleader. WANTED—Medicine Performers all kinds who ap- preciate steady work and good treatment, strong Singing, Dancing Blackface Comedian, Male Piano Player, do Specialties, work Acts; strong Team, if lady plays P&ino. Must change two weeks. Boore? No. State age. No tickets unless I know you. No has-beens. Jack Moran, wire. DOC TOM CHRISTY, Kilbourne. Il. WANTED Piano Player for “OLE, TILLY AND ME," man or woman. One who can sing preferred. This is a small one-nighter playing houses State salary It is sure. No boozer or chaser wanted. WALLIE STEPHENS, Manager, Sanborn, Minn., October 25. Bricelyn, 28; Minnesota Lake, 29; New Rich- land, 30; Freeborn, 31. Wanted Immediately Character, General Heavy Man, two Ingenues, Business. Must do Specialties, Piano Player, Alto, Sax, Trumpet, Drummer. All Musicians double Stage or Specialties and Sing. Conditions not so good. State salary accordingly and all par- ticulars. Must be young BERT MELVILLE’S ASSOCIATED PLAYERS COMMERCE, GA. 10 CLICKING PARODIES, $1.00 (No stamps). New list on late hits, ‘Louise’, Feeling I'm Falling’, “Sleepy Valley’, etc. All “knockouts’’. ED. MADDEN 113 Michaels Avenue, SYRACUSE, N. Y¥. OPENING FOR LOEW NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Los Castillos, a new two-people equilibristic and hand- balancing mixed team, will open for a Loew showing this last half at the Ori- ental, Brooklyn. Billboard October 26, 1929 17 CHIEF SHUNATONA Director United States Indian Band This Week, October 19th KEITH’S PALACE, NEW YORK. makes attractive foil peddling partner. Francis Renault, well-known female impersonator, was enthusiastically re- ceived with his highly diverting offering of fashion displays and riotous clowning. Renault plays up to the minute in the gorgeous feminine raiment he carries and is continually burlesquing his type of work. Wally Sharples and Company, a miniature revue of three girls and three males, offer amusing black-out sketches, with interpolated harmenizing by a neat femme team. Sharples is a neat light comedy comedian and is assisted by clever workers. Their last bit of burlesquing, an old-fashioned musical by the introduction of syncopated num- bers, sent the act off to a decided hit. Cast consists of standard bearer, Charlie Faye, Al Tyler, Bee Gay and Smith Sisters. — Because of length of feature picture, The Broadway Melody, only fcur acts were booked. S. M. SANDERS. Fox’s Academy, N. Y. (Reviewed Saturday Afternoon, Oct. 19) The Six Davellos, acrobatic novelty of four boys and two girls, seemingly foreign, got the show started great. Routine runs excevtionally fast, and so swift and absorbing are the stunts that it {s hard to appreciate the skill re- quired Work on the teeterboard for somersaults, chair catches and body juggling is sensa*ional, as are vhe speedy floor bits. Sent off to a big hand. Roxy Gang, back here again after abovt a four-month lapse, scored just as big as they did in May, getting a pro- longed reception. Aldo Bomonte, Ade- laide De Loca and Jeanne Mignolet are still lending their beautiful singing to the act, but Harold C. Wright has been replaced by a pleasing Ita‘'ian baritone. Helen Andrews does the ivory-tickling. They sing outstandingly in quartet and solo arrangements of pop. and operatic numbers. McKay and Ardine engage in a lot of intimate tomfoolery that is pleasing. The talk, ancient and mcdern, is nicely handled, and the song and dance num- bers pack a mean punch. Their stepping, altho brief, ts good for laughs thru knockabout stuff. The girl can sure step even tho she is quite heavy. Lad works well. Got lots of applause. Herry Krivit’s Femme Follies, 23 girls, is chock-full of music, dancing and sing- ing, but lacking in comedy. Runs 39 minutes, has a tasteful set, capable talent, gorgeous and plentiful wardrobe for her joke- Nice reception. and is well routined. All cf the girls are neat lookers, and do well by the music, hoofing and warbling. Miriam Hoffman capably leads the all-girl or- chestra and is the m. c., and also does a corking warbling solo. The six Eng- lish Tivoli Girls stand out well, espe- cially in their exellent chair dance and “Johnny” bit. Real punch of the act is the Topsy and Eva number by the Lucille Sisters, who are cute harmony singers. Virginia Bacon does good toe work, faring best in her strutting, and the Vercelle Sisters are a classy pair of high kickers. Fared nicely. ‘ SIDNEY HARRIS. ST. CLAIRE SISTERS and O'Day, cycle act, closed six weeks of fairs for Gus Sun at Mayon, Tll., and opened on RKO tour at Fordham, N. Y. Saranac Notes SARANAC LAKE, Oct. 19.—Patients are busy preparing to move into the new sanatorium in the near future. Black-Face “Russ” Kelly is preparing for a visit to Philadelphia. Ben Schaffer is to undergo the nerve operation in a few weeks. Jack Nicoll whiles away his time tool- ing leather goods. Nonnie Pierce, a former N. V. A. guest patient here, writes to let us know that she expects soon to be on exercise. She has been curing at her home in Rox- bury, Mass. The Funny Sound Orchestra of the lodge is in rehearsal for the opening concert at our new sanatorium. Happy Benway is bass drummer. Thomas White has moved into the lodge. He is on exercise and looking great. Al Pierce, a guest patient, received a box of gcodies from home. Ollivette (Mrs. Al Pierce) informed Al] that she jumps to Rocky Mount, N. C., to open wih her slack-wire and bag-punching novelty act. Mildred Erhart is now on exercise. Valentine Kincaid, former press agent of «he Alvin Theater, Pittsburgh, is now under the care of the N. V. A. Lodge. Gordon Lynn, a dancer, ‘s a new guest patient. Joe Donatella, of the Seven Donatellas, appearing in the Carnival of Venice, vaudeville act, arrived as a bed patient. His mother and father accompanied him to Saranac. His father will stay with him indefinitely. Red Nichols Opening NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, from John Murray An- derson’s Almanac, are slated to open for RKO this last half at the Regent, Pater- son, booked by Lee Stewart. Frances Shelley, recently in Joe Fejer’s Society Gambols and formerly of Rain or Shine, ts featured in the 12-people act. Lew Wilson Resumes NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Lew Wilson will resume for Loew the first half of next week in his standard comedy act, From Soun to Nuts, at the State, White Plains. Other local dates are likely to be booked thru the Yates office. OPEN IN SYRACUSE NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Reynolds and White, mixed team doing a new comedy and instrumental novelty act subbilled The Musical Aristocrats, opened for Loew this week at the State, Syracuse, and follow next week with showing dates on a split between the Premier, Brooklyn, and the Boulevard, Bronx. Rogers Comedy Act NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Comedy acts are still pouring out of the Harry Rogers office. George Schreck, who headed a Cantor & Brandell six-people act several seasons ago, is to be the standard bearer of a five-people comedy act, and Danny Duncan is to head one, too. | Sound Installations NORTH FORT WORTH, Tex.—Rose and Isis theaters. NEW TORONTO, Ont.—Capitol Thea- ter. TULSA, Okla—Akdar Theater. KINGSTREE, S. C.—Carolina. ALBANY, N. Y.—Albany Theater. OCONTO, Wis.—Princess Theater. BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y.—Variety Thea- ter. SALEM, Mo.—Lyric Theater. SAG HARBOR, L. I., N. ¥.—Sag Harbor Theater. HUDSON, N. Y.—Rialto Theater. SAN MARCOS, Tex.—Palace Theater. NASHVILLE, Ark.—Liberty Theater. POWELL, Wyo.—tLyric Theater. NEW MILFORD, Conn.—Star Theater. HAMLET, N. C.—Carolina Theater. WHITEVILLE, N. C.—Columbus Thea- ter. SALIDA, Colo.—Empress Theater. BEAVER DAM, Wis.— Odeon Theater. HARTFORD, Wis.—Hartford Theater. ALTON, I1l1—Temple Theater. MILWAUKEE—Alamo Theater. OSWEGO, N. Y.—Richardson and Cap- itol theaters. BICKNELL, Ind.—Indiana Theater. WAMEGO, Kan—Columbian Theater. SILVER CITY, N. M.—Silco Theater. ARTESIA, N. M.—Majestic Theater. CANTON, Miss.—Canton Theater. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Beyer Theater. WAREHAM, Mass.—Warr Theater. BOWBELLS, N. D.—Royal Theater. MOBERLY, Mo.—Fourth Street Theater. MAYSVILLE, Kan.—Washington and Hollywood theaters. CLERMONT, Fla.—Reliance Theater. APALACHICOLA, Fla.—Dixie Theater. 10 Comic Recitations, $1.00 (No stamps). All show stoppers. Positive sure- fire ‘‘knockouts’’. ED. MADDEN 113 Michaels Avenue, SYRACUSE, N. ¥. 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i October 26, 1929 yy Billboard te Sr- ‘Pictures — ‘Presentations | Conducted by H. DAVID STRAUSS—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York —_—_ — -——-- Frank J. Rembuseh Forms New Distributing Company To Aid Indie Exhibitors NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—In an effort to secure gocd pictures for independent exhibitors at a fair price the Motion Picture Congress of America has been incor- porated under the laws of Delaware, with Frank J. Rembusch, of Indianapolis. as its president, and Arthur S. Friend, former general counse! of Famous Players- Lasky, as vice-president and general attorney. The Motion Picture Congress of America will act as a distributing or- ganization and the ideas of the organiza- tion will follow in the path of the many years’ efforts of the president towards some sort of protection for the “indie” exhibitcr. The plan has been well formulated, according to advance announcements, and follows along the lines originally set by John D. Williams in organizing First National Pictures some years ago. It resembles the Williams idea in that inde- pendent theater owners will be asked to take franchises and share in profits of the company. Rembusch in an introductory state- ment says: “We must prevent monopoly eontrol of play dates.” To do this the organization plans to get together and buy is own pictures by mobilizing play dates into a buying circuit and purchase films from pro- ducers who do not own theaters. The concentration of forces aimed at by the new company, is not only in the buying of pictures, but in the purchasing of supplies as well. The new distributing organization has already made arrangements with pro- ducers, and picture material, sound studios and personnel will be available so that production can be started on the first program in about four months. The aims cf the company are as follows: To help all members keep their thea- ters and make money. To establish a buying circuit of at least 6,000 member theaters, thereby getting costs of pictures and supplies to the lowest possible figure for each member. To set up arbitration boards all of whose members are our own exhibitors. To participate in profits from pictures we buy from producers. To protect the interests of all mem- bers by setting up an open cost-account- ing system and full set of books which shall be inspected and audited regularly by Price, Waterhouse & Company, or some other equally well-known firm of accountants, ¢s to the actual cost of all pictures. In general, to advise and aid all mem- ters in financing and running their theaters, as far as the Motion Picture Congress believes it advisable. To buy pictures for all members and to enter into contracts with independent producers on a basis that fully protects the exhibitor as to quality of picture, play dates, etc. Producers have agreed to make pic- tures on the following basis: No cash deposits. No fees, dues nor assessments. Pay after you play. Exhibitors will pay no score charges whatscever. Each exhibitor is to get records at actual cost plus handling charges. Pictures to be sold on a minimum guarantee based upon earnings of the past year. The price of pictures to the exhibitor is to be fixed at 25 per cent of gross intake at his box office. The accumulated returns from the minimum guarantees and from the over- ages are to be-held by the Congress and divided periodically between exhibitors and producers. Producers to set up a special agency thru which our members may do co- operative buying of supplies, printing and many other things. DOVER, Ill., Oct. 21.—Articles of in- corporation have been filed for Equitable Pictures Corporation. It is stated that this new company will produce motion pictures for the Motion Picture Congress of America, the new profit-sharing as- sociation of theater owners, headed by Frank J. Rembusch. PAUL ASH FOR RKO IN CHICAGO NEW YORK, Oct. 26.—Paul Ash, who up until last week was one of the prin- cipal box-office attractions on the Pub- lix Circuit, will go over to the opposition November 2, when he opens for RKO at the Palace, Chicago, for a four weeks’ engagement. According to an authorita- tive source, Ash was forced out of Publix last Friday thru Sam Katz's displeasure at Ash failing to be the draw here that he was in the Windy City. It is reported that Ash has signed profitable radio contracts with the RKO office, which will exploit him as a na- tional attraction. Ash was booked for RKO thru the Jack Curtis office. Goldwyn Transfers Offices to New York NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Samuel Gold- Wyn, accompanied by Arthur Hornblow, Jr; Abraham Lehr and Robert McIn- tyre, arrived in New York Friday from the Coast and will make their head- quarters at the New York Goldwyn of- fices for the next three months Goldwyn will spend his time preparing for the premiere of Ronald Colman’'s Condemned at the Selwyn Theater on November 4 and will also witness the opening performance of Bittersweet, the musical comedy in which Evelyn Laye is starred. Miss Laye is under contract to Goldwyn to make a picture for him in conjunction with Florenz Ziegfeld. Arthur Hornblow will spend most of his New York time looking over new plays and reading scripts in an effort to find a suitable vehicle for the return of Colman and Vilma Banky as costars. Viola Dana in East; Opening in Yonkers NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Viola Dana, pic- ture star, who last season appeared in a dramatic sketch on a string of Eastern RKO dates, will return to the RKO fold this last half at Proctor’s, Yonkers. She is heading a three-people playlet, The Inkwell, by Anita Loos, and is assisted by Frederick Macklyn and Linda Carlon. RCA Low-Priced Equipment Ready NEW YORK, Oct, 21—RCA Photo- phone, Inc., thru Sydney E. Abel, general sales manager, announces that contract forms for the new lowest-priced Type “G” Reproducing Eqnuipment are now ready. All territorial sales managers of RCA thruout the country have been supplied with contracts. Laurel-Hardy Can’t Agree On Salaries NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Stan Laurel and Babe Hardy, popular comedy team of the flickers, are said to have been offered to RKO and turned down on salary dif- ferences. The big time bid $4,000 and the Laurel-Hardy sponsors are reported asking $5,000 net. King Returns to Vaude. NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Chariles King, of the talkie hit, Broadway Melody, and seen in musical comedy in Present Arms and Hit the Deck, will return to vaude. next week for RKO at the Palace, Chicago. CARL LAEMMLE LEAVES FOR WEST NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Car] Laemmle left New York today for the Coast to give his personal attention to Universal's two special productions for the coming season, The King of Jazz and All’s Quiet on the Western Front The Universal chief was accompanied as far as Chicago by Lou B. Metzger. U's general manager. Laemmle will re- main in Chicago for several days await- ing Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bergerman, who stayed over in New York until Sunday and who will accompany him to the Coast. Jack Ross, Laemmle's private secretary, is making the trip back to the Coast with the party. Solomon Branch Manager NEW YORK, Oct. 22.—Martin Solomon has been made branch manager of Warner office in St. Louis, succeeding Jerry Steel, resigned. Lewis Writes More “Myths” CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Llioyd Lewis, one of Balaban & Katz's publicity aces, who wrote Myths After Lincoln, a best seller among non-fiction books, has an inter- esting article in this week’s Daily News mid-week magazine entitled Myths After the Chicago Fire. Steffes Subbing As Allied Chief WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 19.—Due to the enforced absence from this country of Abram F. Myers, president and general counsel of Allied States Association of Motion Picture Exhibitors, W. A. Steffes, of the Northwest Theater Owners’ Asso- ciation, Minneapolis, will be acting president of the association. Myers ex- pects to return to this country Novem- ber 10. ae — ae Co-Op. Body Is Launched By Canadians VANCOUVER, Oct. 19—The Exhibitors’ Co-Operative of Canada is now ccm- p'etely established as a Dominion enter- prise. J. Earle Lawson, M. P., of Toronto, Dominion chairman, and F. 8. Budd, of Lennon, came here and conducted the organization meeting. William A Barn- ers, former manager of the Orpheum here, was appointed British Columbia secretary-treasurer and buyer. The Exhibitors’ Co-Operative has about 250 theaters in Canada, with an enor- mous buying power. Only provisional officers of the B. C. have been elected. he first: regular meeting is set for November 15, when permanent officers for the year will be chosen. Bunchuk To Record NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Yasha Bunchuk, cello soloist conductor of the Capitol Grand Orchestra, has signed with Velve- tone Records to make several cello re- cordings. “Trespasser” for Rialto NEW YORK, Oct. 22.—Gloria Swan- son's first all-talkie, The Trespasser, will have its New York premiere after the close of the Moran and Mack picture, Two Black Crows, at the Rialto Theater. Gloria expects to attend the opening night and will depart immediately after- ward for the Coast. Warners Name New House NEW YORK, Oct. 22—New York's newest movie palace, erected by War- ners at Broadway and 52d street, is to be called the Hollywood Theater and, according to present plans, will open the first of the year. This brings the list of Warner-controlled houses on Broad- way to five, namely the Central, Mark Strand, Winter Garden, Warner and Hollywood. Daumery Now Director NEW YORK, Oct. 22.—John Daumery has been advanced to the position of director at the Warner Studio. He has been an assistant director there for three years, AL ANSON PROMOTED DULUTH, Minn., Oct. 20.—Al Anson, manager of the Lyceum here for several years, has been named district manager for Publix with territory covering 20 Publix theaters in Duluth, Superior, Hibbing, Virginia and Eveleth. His duties began yesterday, and he will have headquarters at the Lyceum here. Anson has been active in civic, lodge and other fields and has been one of Duluth’'s most useful citizens aside from his work at theater. His policy of absolute truth regarding publicity has made him immensely popular and added to the Lyceum’s patronage. He was connected for many years with the Shuberts, William Faversham and other New York preducers and players. Claire Windsor in Vaude. NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Claire Windsor is another to join the vast ranks of flicker “names” gone vaude, She will open for RKO next week in Providence, booked by the Arthur Klein and Terry Turner combo, Her support comprises & string ensemble. I re LS — ee a : pe, 4 ee — | en Se Os oan ee Wee gle ae ae TO a
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Sherman Law Violations Found in Action Against Picture Organiza'ions NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Federal Judge Thacher’s decision last week, that there had been a violation of the Sherman law in the second of two actions against lead- ing motion picture organizations, with the suggestion that the contract pro- visions might be revised so as to bring them within the law, will be promptly adhered to as to these suggestions, ac- cording to a statement issued by Edwin P. Grosvenor, of Cald valder, Wickersham & Taft, counsel for the defendants, im- mediately after Judge Thacher's de- cision was rendered. The Grosvenor statement says: “We direct attention to the fact that Judge Thacher finds that ‘competition tween the distributors has been pro- moted by the adoption of the Standard Exhibition Contract, and that in many ways general trade conditions have been improved.’ The important thing, of course, is to pres?rve this, and Judge Thacher, in concluding his opinion, sug- gests that the Government and the in- dustry indieate provisions to be incor- porated in the decree, under which the use of a uniform contract containing an arbitration clause may be continued. Therefore, the industry will undoubtedly proceed immediately to try to agree with the Government upon such practical changes as may be necessary to accom- plish this result.” Judge Thacher’s decision states that the law has been violated in the enforce- ment of uniform lease contracts and ar- bitration agreements. The defendants in the action were 32 Film Boards of Trade and 10 of the leading motion picture distributors, namely: First National Pic- tures, Inc.; Paramount Famous-Lasky Corporation, Metros-Goldwyn-Mayer Dis- tributing Corporation; Universal Film Ex- changes, Inc.; United Artists Corpora- tion; Pathe Exchanges, Inc.; F. B. 0. Pic- tures Corporation; Vitagraph, Inc.; Edu- cational Film Exchanges, Inc.; Fox Film Corporation. This is the second action to come be- before Judge Thacher in the past month, in which the 10 motion picture organi- zations and the 32 Film Boards of Trade were the defendants. The first one was dismissed on the ground that the Gov- ernment had failed to prove its charges of suppression of competition and at- tempts to monopolize. The last action alleged that exhibitors were compelled to live up to certain pre- scribed forms of picture leases, that they were coerced into observing provisions for the arbitration of all controversies and claims, and were otherwise harassed. The next move no Joubt will be a get- together of defense and government ccunsel to seek to reach a satisfactory arrangement upon the provisions of the contract and arbitration agreement. The action is now under consideration by of- ficials of the Department of Justice in Washington. The Thacher decision makes the com- pulsory arbitration its main feature, and Says, in part: “The defendant distributors distribute, thru their exchanges, approximately 60 per cent of the motion picture films dis- tributed annually in the United States, and the membership of each defendant Film Board of Trade represents prac- Ucally every distributor of motion pic- ture films in the territory in which the board operates. The members of the de- defendant Film Boards of Trade dis- tribute approximately 98 per cent of the Motion picture films distributed annually in the United States, and it is impossible for any motion picture theater to secure sufficient motion picture films for its regular operation without dealing with one or more members of the particular Film Board of Trade in the territory in Which said theater is located. “In view of the exhibitor’s necessity to contract in advance with several dis- tributors for the delivery of films to be exhibited in accordance with a program laid out for more than a year in aa- Vance, it will at once be seen that the exhibitor'’s refusal to arbitrate will im- mediately subject him to heavy demands for security, which, if not complied with, will result in the termination of his entire supply of films for exhibition in his theater, and probably result in conditions under which he cannot con- Billboard Contract Revision Wili Foltow Thacher Ruling tinue in business. It is alleged in the petition that the members of the Film Board of Trade have gone beyond the requirements of the contracts and the arbitration rules, and have entered into supplemental understandings and agree- ments, without the knowledge and against the general instructions of the defendant distributors and of the defendant asso- ciation, to refuse to contract for the future exhibition of any motion picture films with any exhibitor who has failed to comply with any decision of any Board of Arbitration. The proofs abun- dantly establish the fact that this was the consistent practice of many of the Film Boards of Trade until quite re- cently, when their attention was called to the fact that such action was not justified by the rules. When this was done, the members of the Film Boards of Trade were told that the question whecher distributors would deal with any exnibitor who had refused to arbitrate or had failed to comply with an award was one for the decision of individual distributors, but at she same time it was stated that it had been the consistent policy of the distributors to refuse to deal with exhibitors who failed to ar- bitrate or to comply with arbitration awa-cds. The coercive effect of this situa- tion has undoubtedly been that unless exhibitors submitted to arbitration and complied with the awards rendered against them, they have been unable to enter into new contracts, and have been required to suspend service in their thea- ters unless able and willing to comply with the arbitration awards rendered against them or to deposit security under all of thetr outstanding contracts. “Assuming the contracts and the system of compulsory arbitration to have been just and reasonable in operation, the fact that many exhibitcrs were not represented in the conferences leading to their adoption cannot be disputed. One can hardly imagine a more direct restraint upon trade than an agreement between competitors in an open market not to trade except upon terms which they have fixed in advance. But it is argued that the terms of the Standard Exhibition Contract were not unfair or unreasonable; that the system of com- pulsory arbitration has been of great ad- vantage to exhibitors and distributors alike, and, therefore, that the agreement of the distributors to use only this form of contract in all their dealings, and to enforce its arbitration clauses by col- lectively refusing to deal with any ex- hibitor who fails to comply with them, is not an undue restraint of interstate commerce within the meaning of the ‘Statute as ‘nterpreted in the Standard Oil Case (221 U. S. 1) and the American Tobacco Case (221 U. S. 106). In judging the inherent character of the restraint one must look not only to the restraint voluntarily imposed upon the competi- tive activities of those who are in the combination, but also to the involuntary restraint imposed upon the freedom of outsiders to engage in trade under natural and normal conditions. It is, therefore, not enough to say that com- petition between distributors is keen and active, or even that ‘t has been promoted and enhanced by what has been done, if, in fact, it can be seen that the free- dom of others to engage in trade, to enter into normal commercial agree- ments, and to have recourse to the courts for their rights, has been unduly re- strained by the coercive and collective action of the defendants. That com- petition between distributors has been promoted by the adoption of the Stand- ard Exhibition Contract, and that in many ways general trade conditions have been vastly improved, I have no doubt, and so find. But the record is equally clear that all this good has been accom- plished thru the exercise and irresistible economic force consolidated by combina- tion in the hands of the distributors, who collectively contro] the available supply of films and by virtue of this control have imposed their will upon the in- dustry. By agreement of these dis- tribrtors, exhibitors who were not repre- sented in the adoption of the uniform contracts have been constrained to ac- cept their terms, regardless of their wishes, and by the compulsory system of arbitration, sanctioned and enforced by collective action of the distributors, have been constrained to perform the contractual obligations thus assumed. In fairness it cannot be said that the re- straint imposed upon these exhibitors is voluntary, because they accept and agree to be bound by the contracts. They can have none other, because the defendants have agreed that they shan’t, and unless something more than the mere accept- ance of all they can get is shown, they must be said to have acted under an in- voluntary restraint, imposed and con- tinued by the defendants to the end that the contracts shall be signed and their terms obeyed. That such coercive re- straint upon the commercial freedom, of an exhibitor who was neither represented nor consulted with reference to the agreement to adopt the standard form of contract is undue and unreasonable both at Common Law and under the Sherman Act, I cannot doubt. Gains resulting from such restraints to the industry as a whole do not in the eyes of the Statute justify the vicarious sacrifice of the in- dividual, even for the sake of bigger and better business. A State Legislature could not lawfully impose compulsory arbitration upon the motion picture in- dustry. (Wolf v. Industrial Court, 262 U. 8. 522.) Much less should it be with- in the power of a combination of prac- tically afl thé distributors to do so by coercion exercised thru control of the available supply of films. “The decision in United States v. First National Pictures, Inc., supra, is distin- guishable, because in that case the col- lective power of the defendants was ex- ercised to correct fraudulent and irregu- lar trade practices by demanding reason- able security for the performance of new contracts. Under the circumstances there disclosed there was nothing oppressive in what was done pursuant to the Credit Rules. This case presents an entirely different situation. The distinction lies in the inherent nature of the restraints imposed, and in the instant case the re- straint if not shown to have been vol- untary on both sides is oppressive, and therefore undue and unreasonable. “Nothing that has been said should be taken in derogation of the right of trade or commercial groups, or of traders gen- erally, to voluntarily impose upon them- selves standard forms of agreement which do not unduly restrict competition and thus restrain trade, or to agree that all controversies arising between them shall be settled by arbitration. Such agree- High Wage Scale Is Set For Make-Up Directors NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The wage scales of the make-up men admitted to the United Scenic Artists’ Association by an amendment to the constitution adopted at the convention in Denver last month, whereby artists of makeup and directors of makeup were admitted to the associa- tion, is as follows: Directors of makeup: One week day of 8 hours........ $30.00 Six days, 8 hourS........+.++++++ 150,00 Week of 60 hours «+ 200.00 Flat salaries 250.00 Uait journeyman, director of makeup: One week day of 8 hours........ Six days, 8 hours...... Be savecece Week of 60 hours.......<.. eevee 166.65 ee eee eee eens ee ee Make-up artists’ jcurneymen, working on principals and cast: One week day of 8 hours........ $20.00 ee Ce Or ds ha we wee auewas 100.00 .. ¢§ ¢€ 3) Serer 133.65 Is ou dnweedeadins ceded 166.65 Make-up artist journeyvmen, working on others than principals and cast: One week day of 8 hours........ $18.00 Glee Gage, BS ROUIB. ccccccccccccces 90.00 Week of 60 hours............... -« 120.00 Plat salaries ..... SOCéuceceqnsccene See Immediately after the Denver Con- vention, 125 make-up artists and di- rectors of makeup were admitted into Local 285, United Scenic Artists, Los Angeles. a October 26, 1929 ments dealing only with the rights of those who execute and intend to be bound by them are normal and usual, and are proper instruments in the lawful conduct of trade. It is only when such agreements are sought to be imposed upon others, regardless of their wishes, by coercive combinations having the power to say “Take what is offered or get nothing,’ that they become illegal. “Upon settlement of the decree the parties may suggest provisions, if such be feasible, urder which uniform con- tracts containing arbitration clauses may be voluntarily adopted by the members of this industry without coercion or other unlawful restraint.” Numerous Revues On Film Schedules (NEW YORK, Oct. 21—The screen is going to be surfeited with the revue type of production. Practically every one of the major producing companies have announced a revue either in the making or scheduled for early production start. And it is bound to be that all of these will be put in as long runs at advanced prices. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Fox beat the other companies to it with The Hollywood Revue and The Movietone Follies, tho the latter had a slight thread of a story connecting it. The M-G-M opus was the first revue placed in for a long run, but there will be many more during the coming season. Warners are completing their Show of Shows, which carries the names of the principal players from both the Warners and First National studios, abetted by a number of leading Broadway players. Paramount is starting Paramount on Parade, in which the star names of the Paramount roster will be seen, Universal will bring its revue to the screen in the Paul Whiteman film, The King of Jazz, while Radio Pictures announces another to be titled Radio Revels. Fox’s next revue will be called The New Orleans Frolic, while M-G-M will also feature a new revue during the coming season. That leaves United Artists and Pathe as the only two of the major organizations withou 2 revue scheduled on their com- ing season’s program. Knox Gets New Post NEW YORK, Oct. 21—H. G. Knox, for- merly European manager for Electrical Research Products, until his return to this country, has been elected a vice- president of the company and will be in charge of West Coast studio activities. He leaves in a few days to make his headquarters in Hollywood. Knox has been succeeded in his European post by E. S. Gregg. Al Bridge To Open Hollywood Agency HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 21—Al Bridge, formerly of the McCall-Bridge Players, will open offices here shortly to repre- sent artists, authors and producers. The organization will bear the title of Al Bridge, Inc. W. T. Scanlon’s Prize Novel -God Have Mercy on Us!, the prize novel by William T. Scanlon, camera- man of the A. B. C. Studio, Chicago, has just come off the press of Houghton- Mifflin Company, Boston. This pub- lishing firm and the American Legion Monthly some time ago offered a prize of $25,000 for the best World War novel. Scanlon and Mary Lee were equal win- ners. Scanlon’s book is based on his experiences in the Marine Corps, with which he saw active service in the front lines. and Screen WILL ARCHIE °<':--- MAX FORD scnsationat Dance: Steps TAP AND ACROBATIC prteasc*tscsont si ly. ROUTINES ARRANGED, PRODUCTIONS STAGED. Can always place clever people in Productions, and Talkies. WILL ARCHIE STUDIOS Sist Ba, NEW Practical Stage , — — . se thet — Fe Po Z a | — ae ee SNA bods k'c de cecdescceee SEES pm ee Sle Se ere teak ©
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20 October 26, 1929 Comerford May Start Fireworks at MPTOA Conclave in Memphis NEW YORE, Oct. 21—The program of the M. P. T. O. A. Convention that meets in Memphis October 29 to 31 has been announced by Secretary O’Toole. Sidney Nutt will open the sessions with an address cf welcome on behalf of the local committee. The next speaker will be Mayor Overton of Memphis, who will greet the visitors and present the freedom of the city to the delegates and those attending the convention. A rep- resentative of Governor Horton of Tennessee will make excuses for the governor and speak as his proxy. After the speeches, President Jordan, of the local Chamber of Commerce, will do the honors for his organization. After a response by Fred Desberg, chairman of the board of directors of the M. P. T. O. A., the convention will get under way. Sidney Nutt will dntroduce M. A. Lightman, president, who will formally open the convention The convention will then enrol] the delegates, and the various committees that will function thru the convention and the coming year will be appointed. Prominent among the speakers who will address the convention will be three sound specialists, who will attempt to clear up the sound problems that face the exhibitor today and advise them just what may be expected in the way of de- velopments in the future. These speak- ers are Edward Eshelman, representing Western Electric: Dr. Lee DeFurest, of General Talking Picture Equipment, and Col. E. P. Hawkins, who is connected with RCA. M. E. Comerford, said to be the largest independent exhibitor in the world to- day, from Scranton, Pa., will address the convention on the future of the in- dependent exhibitor and his problems. Of all the delegates that will be present, Comerford is the one most likely to start any fireworks that might happen. Comerford is reputed to be a fiery orator and not altogether in accord with chain- store theater operation and what he may say is causing the convention officials just a little advance worry. William J. King, inventor of the Bilmarjack lights for theater seats and aisles, is slated for a talk on theater safety and management. The attendance this year at Memphis is expected to break all records for M. P. T. O. A. conventions and it is certain that more theater wealth will be represented than ever before at any convention. R. F. (Pete) Woodhull, formerly presi- dent of M. P. T. O. A. who resigned his place to become head of General Talking Picture Equipment Company, will be present to make a report on the activities of the organization while un- der his regime and to act as toastmaster at the banquet. Many social features have been ar- ranged and the delegates will be feted number of affairs given by local organizations. The exhibit space this year has more than doubled that of any preceding year and more talkie equip- ment will be shown than has ever been brought together under one roof. at More Great States Changes CHICAGO, Oct. 19—A number of new switches in Great States management have been made during the past week. District managers have been redistribut- ed. The new managers are H. Stickel- meyer. of Peoria; Guy Martin, of Bloom- ington, and Tom Ronan, oi Danville. These three will spend most of their time on the road visiting the various houses in their territory. M. E Berman, formerly one of the Aurora managers, goes to Kankakee to take charge of the three Great States theaters there. Leonard Worley is being moved from Kankakee to Danville as general manager. Don Hoobler, who has been manager at Streator, has been transferred to the advertising depart- ment of the Great States division of Publix in New York. Succeeding him at Streator is Russell Lamb, who has been assistant treasurer at Rockford. The Chicago Great States department cf Publix will for the present remain as it is. Construction of the new Rialto Thea- ter at Aurora is being rushed and it is expected the house will open Thanks- giving Day. Child Actress Signed by Para. NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Mitzi Green, known to vaudeville as Little Mitzi, having appeared with her father and mother, Joe Keno and Rosie Green, in their variety offering, has been placed under a long contract by Paramount. Little Mitzi bears the distinction of being the first child ever offered a long- term contract by Paramount. The con- tract, which becomes effective January 1. followed the child's work in The Mar- riage Playground, featuring Mary Brian and Frederic March. The child actress is best known to vaudeville for her double impersonation of Moran and Mack offering their variety act, in which she impersonates both roles TECHNICOLOR HEADS SAILING FOR EUROPE NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Mrs. Natalie M. Kelmus, known as the first color director of the movie and wife of Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus, president of Technicolor, Inc., arrived in New York this week to sail shortly for Europe with her husband. Mrs. Kalmus heads a department of artists organized by the Technicolor Cor- poration to guide producers in the most effective method of utilizing colors; just how much movie lighting will bleach out colors, what hues emphasize a dra- matic scene and what color filters will do to various textures and materials. While in Europe Mrs. Kalmus will en- gage several color authorities to join her staff on the Coast. Jeannette MacDonald Is Back From Coast NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Having com- pleted the leading feminine role opposite Dennis King in The Vagabond King, Jeannette MacDonald arrived in New York this morning from Hollywood. The role in the King production was Miss MacDonald’s second screen role. Her first role is oppcsite Maurice Chevalier in The Love Parade, which will probably be shown on Broadway at the Criterion when Applause has completed its run. Former Universal G. M. To Produce Stage Plays — NEW YORK, Oct. 21—E. H. Goldstein, former general manager of Universal Pie- tures Corporation, has opened offices at 233 West 42d street for the production of legitimate plays. Goldstein plans to present three plays this season in which he will bring sev- eral screen favorites to the speaking stage. Paramount Earnings Possibly $15,000,000 NEW YORK, Oct. 21—With Para- mount earnings for the first nine months of 1929 reaching $9,715,000, which is bet- ter than the entire 12 months of 1928, when the earnings for the year were $8,713,063, it is estimated that the earn- ings for the full year of 1929 may reach $15,000,000. Murphy in Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 19—W. J. Murphy has arrived in Salt Lake City to act as director of advertising for the Publix-Marcus houses. Murphy was formerly with Publix in Los Angeles. latest Co- lumbia Production, “Broadway Scan- SALLY O'NEIL, whose dals”, opens at the Cohan Theater soon at a $2 top. Fox Acquires 8 Brill Houses NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—By the pur- chase of the Brill Theaters on Staten Island, William Fox has added eight more theaters to his chain. Theaters in- cluded in the deal are St. George, St. George; the Ritz, Port Richmond; New Dorp, New Dorp; Liberty and Park, Stapleton; Capitol, West Brighton; Strand, Great Kills and Stadium, Totten- ville. The Ritz at Port Richmond has a seating Capacity of 2,200, and the St. George, which was opened only last No- vember, has a seating capacity of 3,100. The Ritz at Port Richmond and the Liberty at Stapleton have been combina- tion picture and vaudeville houses in- dependently booked. JOSE BOHR LANDS SONO-ART CONTRACT NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Jose Bohr, well known to the South American stage, has been signed to a long-term contract by Sono-Art Productions, Inc., according to announcement made this week by O. E. Goebel, president. and George W. Weeks, vice-president, of the organization. The Bohr contract followed the player’s work in the Spanish version of Rlaze o’ Glory, which stars Eddie Dowling in the English. “Paris”? Headed for B’way NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Irene Bordoni's first talking picture, Paris, is headed for Broadway for a run at $2. The premiere is scheduled to take place early in Novem- ber. No announcement has been made regarding the thea*er, tho it is probable that it will follow Gold Diggers of Broad- way into the Winter Garden. Foreign Languages In Vitaphone Shorts NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Bryan Foy is preparing to do a “eries of short Vita- phone‘subjects at the West Coast Studios. Gregory Ratoff’s three Language Variety (these films are called Vitaphone Varie- ties), For Sale, is just being completed in English, French and German. Robert Guzman has completed a singing Variety in Spanish, titled A Spanish Fiesta. Others are scheduled to start production within the next two weeks. At the Eastern studios, Ann Codee and Frank Orth have completed a German Variety, Mein Frau. HORNELL THEATERS RECOGNIZE UNION HORNELL, N. Y., Oct. 19.—Dispute of three wecks’ standing between the man- agement of the Majestic Theater and the recently organized Stage Hands and Mo- tion Picture Machin»: Operators’ Union here, ended last week when-the theater formally om gee the union, and the men withdrew pickets from in front of the house. The Shattuck Theater signed recognition a few days previous. Radio Signs ‘Le Baron for Three Years NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—William 1, Baron, vice-president in charge of pro- duction, has been signed to a new tirec- year contract by Radio Pictures, with a neat advance in salary. Le Baron has proved unusually suc- cessful with Radio, the first $2 attrac- tion, Street Girl, made under his super- vision, which had a run at the Globe Theater, proving a success both from production and box-office standpoint. Following this with Rito Rita, also ac- cepted with favorable comments from reviewers and audiences, the new con- tract was quickly forthcoming. Radio has a heavy production sched- ule mapped out for the next few months with Le Baron at the helm. Hit the Deck, Radio Revels, Case of Sergeant Grischa, Love Comes Along, Seven Keys to Baldpate, the first of the Richard Dix productions, are among the early forth- coming productions. The Vagabond Lover, starring Rudy Vallee, has just been completed under Le Baron's super- vision. Le Baron has corralled a number of capable directors under the Radio ban- ner. The list includes Herbert Brenon, Mal St. Clair, Marshall Neilan, Wesley Ruggles, Melville Brown, Bert Glennon. with the star names boasting Richard Dix, Bebe Daniels, Betty Compson, Olive Borden, Rod La Rocque, Rudy Vallee, Polly Walker and others. Distributing System For Sereen Advertisers NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—When the Screen Advertisers’ Association holds its annual convention in Detroit, October 31 and November 1, the development of a na- tional distributing system for screen au- vertisers will be one of the chief matters to be taken up. The department will be known as the National Screen Adver- tisers’ Bureau, and has been organized by William Johnson, of New Orleans, vice- president of the organization. Johnson reports that he has signed a 10-year contract with Publix for the service. The first national advertising contract thru the bureau is with Gen- eral Motors. Gus Edwards’ Stage School LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21-—Gus Edwards, who has been here with M-G-M for more than a year, plans to open a school to develop youthful talent for the stage in Los Angeles as soon as his Metro-Gold- wyn-Mayer contract expires The plan is to call the school The Gus Edwards Schoolhouse, and according to advance advices, it will be a $500,000 proposition. There will be departsnents devoted to every branch of the thea- ter, with a fully equipped theater and stage, that will be used for original pro- ductions from time to time. Lustig Publicity Head For Manhattan Playhouses NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Dave Lustig has been appointed director of publicity and advertising for the Manhattan Play- houses, Inc. There will be 25 theaters under Lustig’s direction. Jack Steiner is announced as general booker and Charles Steiner supervisor of theaters. A sound policy was inaugurated this week at the Harlem Opera House, one of the Manhattan organization's houses. Words and Music was the opening pro- duction. State of Iowa Sues Fox DAVENPORT, Ia., Oct. 21.—Suit has been brought by the State of Iowa against the Fox Film Company to col- lect $87,800 penalty, for alleged failure to comply with the Towa law relating to filing application for authority to do business in the State. The penalty for neglecting this formality is $100 a day and the amount sued for is the aggre- gate of penalties for 878 days. Fe eB ee : _ . : ae. — = - : see ats ee oat R 4 Fe, ate 3 ‘a SENS ee el gs Taber ast ee Shh, medi eae ae ae ee so yo ee oa = | ; aa aor a woe ies tg “—: ae ee — ne : oe ee eo as ¥ “Sa ee | ¥ Rar — ae ES s — | — | | ? . Fy 4 eapneceantanetsi a | erg eS te cae oi oe | Se ee ee a ee fe eS toot eee ee, ce Se Ge
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Billboard Paramount Prepares for Heavy Production on U.1. NEW YORE, Oct. 21.—Talking pictures have shifted a large amount of duction from the West Coast to the East. Paramount was one of the pro- first organizations to realize that the close proximity of their Astoria studios to the New York stage and the center of the theatrical world was a vast advantage and set out for a heavy production schedule. program of production at the Paramount Long Island studios, according to an- nouncement, and the production will not alone concentrate on feature pictures, but will branch out in every department. Feature pictures and short subjects will be filmed in the East in greatly in- creased number. In addition all future Publix stage presentations and foreign- language productions in both feature and short-reel lengths will be produced at the Astoria plant during the coming season. To follow out this program Paramount is preparing to sign numerous new stage favorites, as well as directors, play- wrights, composers, musicians, artists and technicians. While these new addi- tions to various departments will be brought in starting next week from time to time, production peak will not be reached until early in 1930. A. J. Balaban, head of the Publix pro- duction department, has been named to supervise the production of short sub- fect and stage presentations at the Astoria plant. The filming of the Para- mount stage, presentations in Astoria does not mean that the stage presenta- tion, personally presented, will be eliminated from the leading Publix houses. It means, however, that the small-town exhibitor demands this type of entertainment for the balancing pro- pram centered about the feature pro- duction. Walter Wanger, in addition to his duties as general manager of produc- tion, will take oharge of the feature pictures to be filmed in the future, while Monta Bell remains as supervisor and director. Bell will direct two special productions during the coming year. Mr. Lasky s.ates that during the past season the public has manifested a greatly increased interest in short-length audible screen features. To meet this demand the short-feature production schedule has been expanded and will be centralized at the Long Island plant. Por the filming of Paramount stage presentations Balaban will bring with him to the Paramount studios the en- tire Publix Production Department, now located in the Paramount Building. A special foreign department is also being organized at the Long Island studios and numerous audible shorts and features im several languages will be filmed during 1930. The first feature on this program will be an all-French version of The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier, which will also be done in England at the same time. Among the musical productions which will be made in Astoria are the screen versions of the Schwab & Mandel Broadway musical comedies. Preparation for the announced produc- tion expansion in Astoria had been com- menced some months ago when addi- tions to the main studio building were started in construction. Stage and shop space has been added and the research department has also been enlarged. At present two all-talking productions are under way in the East. They are The Laughing Lady, with Ruth Chatter- ton and Clive Brook, and the untitled Ben Hecht story with an all-star cast, including Helen Morgan, Charles Ruggles and Clayton, Jackson and Durante. The Big Pond is the next story scheduled for production. Mr. Lasky in speaking of the Eastern Production activity said: “Our plans call for the creation of a miniature Holly- Wood in Astoria. This center of activity will have the advantage of close proximity to the New York stage world With its wealth of talent.” Two of Paramount's most artistic screen successes, The Letter and Applause, were produced on Long Island. RCA Equipment for Pathe NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Pathe has signed & blanket contract with RCA Photo- phone whereby all Pathe film exchanges This year there will be a more rigorous $16,000 PAID FOR PICKWICK PICTURE NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The Call of the Circus, a Pickwick production, made at tne Tec-Art studios in Hollywood, and directed by Frank O’Connor, has been sold to the British International Film Corporation for the United Kingdom. The price received was $16,000. The sale was made by Holmes C. Walton, under an arrangement with C. C. Burr, who is distributing the picture. The film is an adaptation of Max Al- ton’s stage play, Calliope. Past Diamond Stars In Pathe Featurette NEW YORK, Oct. 21—-A Pathe Audio Review Featurette introducing a num- ber of the old favorites of the diamond was presented for the first time last week in Philadelphia at the banquet given the championship winning Ath- letics by the city. o In this picture are revealed the present whereabouts and occupations of many baseball heroes of the past, including George W. Bradley, who pitched a no-hit game in 1877 for the Athletics and who is now a policeman in that city; Sydney Farrar, father of Geraldine, is shown on his farm in Connecticut; Amos Rusie, speedball king of the Giants in the ‘90s, is shown on his chicken farm in the West; Hans Wagner is seen in his sport- ing goods store in Pittsburg; Joe Harris pitcher of the longest game in history (24 innings), is revealed as a fireman in Melrose, Mass. Others in the film are Fred Tenney, insurance agent; Joe Tinker, Chicago florist; Hank Gowdy, Johnny Evers, Ty Cobb and Mike Don- lin. “Hollywood Revue” Released in November NEW YORK, Oct. 23.—7ke Hollywood Revue, M-G-M's all-talkie, singing, danc- ing revue that is in its third month at the Astor at 82 top, will be released in November, along with Cotton and Silk and The Viking. Gloria’s Film Hits NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Gloria Swanson's first all talkie, The Trespasser, is in its sixth week in London, its third week in Detroit, and fits second week in San Francisco. No More Lobby Waiting CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Fire Commis- sioner Goodrich has issued an order, effective at once, that movie patrons shall not be permitted to stand in theater lobbies to await their turns for seats. Crowding the lobbies thus constitutes a fire hazard, he contends. Prospective patrons must wait on the sidewalk or not at all. Two Frisco Houses Change Their Policies SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19.-—-Ackerman & Harris announce that the Casino The- ater will be transformed into a major picture house featuring elaborate stage presentations. An important change in policy also is announced for El Capitan Theater, re- cently purchased by William Fox from Ackerman & Harris. Beginning October 25 a new entertainment program will be inaugurated with entirely new personnel. Jay Brower, who has acted as master of ceremonies in San Jose and Fresno the- aters, will bring in a new orchestra. J. J. Cluxton, manager of El Capitan since its opening, will remain in that capacity. The Casino, which is one of the largest houses in the city, will be remodeled, redecorated and equipped with Western Electric sound system, and is scheduled for reopening November 7. The first production booked under the new policy is Flight. Stage presentations will in- clude some 30 to 40 performers, some of whom will probably be featured enter- tainers from El Capitan. Colman in “Raffles” NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Samuel Gold- Wyn has purchased Raffles, kugene W Presbrey and E. W. Hornung’s play, as the next starring vehicle for Ronald Colman. Harry d’Arrast will direct. Colman’s latest production, Condemned, will have its premiere November 4 at the Selwyn Theater. Immediately there- after the star will return to the Coast to start work on the world-famed de- tective story. Theater Strike Settled WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., Oct. 19.— Striking stage hands and motion picture operators will return to the Auditorium Theater, an agreement having been reached by the union with the theater management. The men have been out since July 13. Five men, including R. T. Casey, stage manager for 25 years, are re- suming their duties. Frank Merril Making Personal Appearances PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 14.—Frank Mer- ril, of Hollywood, better known as Tarzan, is making a personal appearance tour, working thru Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Texas. He appeared to gcod business at the Capitol Theater in Portland. EDUCATIONAL STUDIOS HUM TO MEET SCHEDULE NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—In order to com- plete its full quota, as arranged for the calendar years, things are going full blast at the Educational Studios on the coast. Four individual units are either in re- hearsal or in production at present. In addition, the Mack Sennett and Lloyd Hamilton units are working at top speed in order to complete their releases thru the month of December. Clancy at the Bat, cofeaturing Harry Gribbon and Andy Clyde, has just been completed at the Mack Sennett studios, and will be ready for general distribution the week of November 3. Marjorie Beebe, Patsy O'Leary and Bert Swor appear in the supporting cast. This picture is be- ing followed in production by The New Half Back, a football story, that features the same cast as the baseball will be installed with RCA Photophone production. Sound picture projection equipment. The Lloyd Hamilton unit has delivered to the Educational home office, Toot Sweet, the fifth of this group of releases, which will be distributed the week of November 10. The Educational Studios have just completed Don’t Get Excited, a Tuxedo talking comedy, featuring Addie McPhail, Lloyd Ingraham and Harold Goodwin, and is preparing for its next production, Drumming It In. Raymond McKee will be featured in this story, supported by Phillips Smalley and Lorayne Du Val. Lupino Lane is working on Purely Cir- cumstantial, the fourth of his series, which is scheduled for release Novem- ber 17. The Mermaid Series is up to schedule and has The Talkie ready for release on October 27, with the second in produc- tion. The second is titled Romance De Luxe. Monty Brice is featured in both productions. © 21 October 26, 1929 Fox Lot Busy With 8 Films NEW YORK, Oct. 21—The Fox lot is busy with eight films in production. The list includes Cameo Kirby, with J. Harold Murray and Norma Terriss; The Lone Star Ranger, with George O’Brien and Sue Carol; Nir on Dames, with Mae Clarke, Robert Ames and William Har- rigan; Hot for Paris, with Victor Mc- Laglen, El Brendel and Fifi Dorsay: Harmony at Home, with William Collier, Sr.; Marguerite Churchill, and Charles Eaton, and Hollywood Nights, which will introduce every prominent player on the Fox roster, with the exception of John McCormack and George O’Brien. Van Beuren Sketches Being Released by Pathe NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The Van Beuren Corporation has made arrangements to release six song sketches thru Pathe Mandalay will be the first of the series, with John Stanley, Victor recording ar- tist, singing the lead, assisted by a male quartet. The adaptation was visualized by Grantland Rice, and it will be di- rected by Oscar Lund. The second release will be The Trumpeter, sung by John Stanley. New “Cohens and Kellys” Starting in December NEW YORK. Oct. 21.—-Charlie Murray, who is now appearing in the RKO houses, will complete his vaudeville dates in time to leave for the Coast the latter part of November to start work on the next Cohens and Kellys picure for Uni- versal early in December. The new pic- ture will be titled The Cohens and Kellys in Scotland and will again co- feature Murray with George Sidney. Sidney is at present appearing in Kibitzer in Chicago. After the Chicago run the Kibitzer Company returns New York to play the Subway Circul and immediately after the completion of those dates Sidney will join Murray on the Coast. “U” Buys Gershwin’s Rhapsody NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Universal has paid George Gershwin and Harms, Inc., $50,000 for the exclusive rights to his Rhapsody in Blue as a feature in The King of Jazz, Paul Whiteman’s starring vehicle. The arrangement was made. with Gershwin and Harms, Inc. “Jazz Heaven” for Globe NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Jazz Heaven, a Radio Picture, is announced for its Broadway premiere at the Globe Theater October 29, following in The Great Gabbo, which will come to a close Oc- tober 27. Jazz Heaven features Johnny Mack Brown, Sally O'Neill and Joseph Cawthern, with a cast including Clyde Cook, Blanche Frederici, Albert Conti, J Barney Sherry, Adele Watson, Ole M. Ness and Henry Armetta. Four From F. N. NEW YORK, Oct. 23.—Four produc- tions Mave been announced for release by First National during the month of November. They are Footligkts and Fools, with Colleen Moore: The Forwarit Pass, with Doug Fairbanks, Jr.; Little Johnny Jones, with Eddie Buazgell, and Paris, with Irene Bordoni. “No Brakes” Released NEW YORK, Oct.23-—Oh, Yeah, James Gleason's and Robert Armstrong’s co- starring production for Pathe, was re- leased this wéek. The picture is based on the story No Brakes, by A. W. Somer- ville, which appeared in The Saturday Evening Post. Tay Garnett adapted the story and directed. Zukor Sails for Europe NEW YORK, Oct. 21—Adolph Zukor sailed this week from New York for a several weeks’ trip abroad. His first stop willl be Paris. he Pade ar 420 ; ' ~ Oo . ‘ ee a : qu RE { . E coal ta ‘ By Gi a : : oo : ‘ i aaa ee : etn) - cSt eee ; ae "3 Oy Se an Lh Se
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22 October 26, 1929 First National Production Plans Make Studio Hum NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—In spite of the fact that numerous studios on the Coast find a let down in production in the early winter, First National has a schedule mapped out that will keep things humming at the studio thruout the year. Four pictures are now under way. They are Sons of the Gods, star- ring Richard Barthelmess; Phrying Around, starring Alice White; Spring Is Here, with Bernice Claire and Alexander Gray, and Murder Will Out, featuring Jack Mulhall and Lila Lee. Two Technicolor productions are in preparation. They are The Lady in Ermine, in which Vivienne Segal will star, and Song of the Flame, with Ber- nice Claire and Alexander Gray again teamed. The list of pictures completed and now being edited includes Lilies of the Field, with Corinne Griffith and Ralph Forbes; Wedding Rings, with Lois Wilson, H. B. Warner and Olive Borden; Loose Ankles, with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Loretta Young; Strictly Modern. with Sydney Blackmer and Dorothy Mackaill; The Other Tomorrow. with Billie, Dove and Grant Withers; Furies, with Lois Wilson and H. B. Warner; No, No, Nannette, with Bernice Claire and Alexander Gray; The Love Racket, with Dorothy Mackaill and Sydney Blackmer, and others. Chevalier to Coast NEW YORK, Oct. 23.—Maurice Cheva- lier, French musical comedy star, left New York last Thursday for Hollywood, where he will appear in Paramount's forthcoming special Paramount on Pa- rade. Following his role in this pro- duction, Chevalier will return to the Paramount Astoria studios to do The Big Pond, versions of which will be made in both English and French. Helen Kane Back NEW YORK, Oct. 23—Helen Kane ar- rived in New York last week from the Coast, where she has completed Sweetie for Paramount. Helen is still under con- tract with Paramount, tho no immediate plans have been made as to her future with that organization. Archie Comedies for Fox NEW YORK, Oct. 21-——The American Sound Recording Corporation has com- pleted a series of juvenile comedies, fea- turing Will Archie. The first produc- tion, directed by Jack ‘Noble, will make its bow to the public this week in the Fox houses in New York. SCHLESINGER BACK NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Leon Schlesinger, Pacific Coast laboratory owner, is in New York after an extended vacation in Europe. He will sail Saturday for Los Angeles via the Panama Canal, on the S. S. Pennyslvania. . Radio Signs Bert Wheeler NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Bert Wheeler has been placed under a long-time contract by Radio Pictures. The new contract fol‘’owed the first Broadway presentation of Rio Rita, in which Wheeler appears in the same role in which he was seen in the original Ziegfeld production. Monte Blue Recovers NEW YORK, Oct. 23.—Monte Blue has recovered from injuries received on loca- tion with the ZIJsle of Escape Company and has rejoined the cast in the Warner Studios. _YOUNG WANTED —“mex To train as Theatre Managers and Theatre Adver- tising Managers. Unusual opportunities for the Modern Trained Theatre Men. Write for particu- lars to THEATRE MANAGERS INSTITUTE, 305 Washington Street, Elmira, N. Y. BE A MOVIE OPERATOR We help you earn while learning. MOVIE OPERATORS’ SCHOOL, €1 Sproat Street, Detroit, Mich, ———$——$__—_—_ DWIGHT GEORGE, who has given up screen and presentation work to appear in John Drinkwater’s “Abra- ham Lincoln”, which opens at the Forrest Theater October 21. E. P. Pelley Studying Conditions Here NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—E. P. Pelley, as- sistant European manager of Electrical Research Products with headquarters in London, is in America studying condi- tions relating to sound recording and re- production in this country. Pelley plans to stay in America about a month. Barrymore’s New Role NEW YORK, Oct. 23-——The Man has been selected as the next starring ve- hicle for John Barrymore, it was an- nounced by the Warner office last week. The story is from the English farce, The Man From Blankleys, and will be a radical departure from the usual style role handed Barrymore. Alfred E. Green will direct. Vidor Finds Voice NEW YORK, Oct. 21—King Vidor has discovered a voice. It is his own. The M-G-M director uncorked a remarkable singing voice in making test recordings of Cotton, a Southern melody written by Joe Trent and Lou Alter. Theme is a possibility of its release as an added fea- ture with Hallelujah. “Station S-E-X”’ for Clara NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—They are going to ccmmercialize Clara Bow’'s sex appeal. Not that it hasn’t been done before, but this time it is the first time the title has implied it. Paramount announces that its famous exponent of It is to appear in a production titled Station S-E-X. Max Bradfield Returns To Senator, Sacramento SACRAMENTO, Oct. 19.—Max Brad- field has returned to the stage of the Fox Senator Theater after an absence of over a year. Max comes direct from the Fox Fifth Avenue in Seattle. May Talkify “Wings” HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 19.—It is rumored that Wings, the epic of the air, is to be given sound treatment in the near future. Whether the story will be rewritten entirely, or dialog and scund added to the original version, still re- emains a secret, with production execu- tives here refusing to commit themselves. Fitzpatrick Exchanges Located in 25 Cities NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—Fitzpatrick Pic- tures now has exchanges established in 25 key cities. The sales force is under the charge of Ira Simmons. The com- pany’s schedule calls for four series of talking shorts with 12 subjects to each feries. The series are designated as Music Masters, Travel Talks, Movie Horoseopes and American Holidays. FILM NOTES | BARBARA STANWYCK has been as- signed an important role in Merioali Rose MARILYN MORGAN, 17-year-old member of Pathe’s Junior Stock Com- pany. has been assigned a role in Rich People LAWRENCE TIBBETT is on his way east after completing The Rogue's Song for M-G-M. DONALD OGDEN STEWART is return- ing to the legit. stage after several years in the movies. FE. J. BABILLE plays the part of a minister in Constance Bennett's first dialog picture for Pathe, Rich People. RALPH GRAVES, Columbia's leading juvenile, who has branched out as an author of no mean ability, is busy pre- paring his third story for screen publica- tion. DOROTHY ARZNER, Paramount's ace woman director, will direct Ruth Chat- terton in her next vehicle, Sarah and Son, an adaptation of Timothy Shea's novel of the same name. Still anothe? woman's name eomes into the main work on this film, as Zoe Akins is pre- paring the adaptation and dialog. Fred- eric March has been assigned the lead- ing male role. THEY ARE still adding to the cast of Hell’s Angels. Jane Winton and Lena Malena are the latest names to be added to the production, which has been three vears in the making. Hell’s Angels was startec in the silent days. and now it is being made over with dialog. HOOT GIBSON has started production on The Montana Kid for Universal. This will be under the direction of Arthur Rosson with dialog and sound. Louise Lorraine “will do' the leading fem. role. HARRY LANGDON'S fourth two-reel all-talking comedy for Hal Roach- M-G-M went into production last week under the direction of Hal Roach, with the assistance of Fred Guiol. RUPERT JULIAN has been signed by Radio Pictures, and draws Bebe Daniels as the start for his megaphonic han- dling as his first assignment. The new picture will be Love Comes Along, which will again introduce Bebe in a singing role. The cast which will support Miss Daniels in this film includes Lloyd Hughes, Ned Sparks, Lionel Belmore and Montagu Love. Julian gained fame as the director of Merry-Go-Round, The Phantom of the Opera, Three Faces East, Silence and others. ANNE CALDWELL, librettist of nu- merous Charles B. Dillingham musical successes, has been signed by William Le Baron to do the book and lyrics for Radio Pictures’ musical production, Diriana, She is now in Hollywood work- ing on the book, which will be Radio's first original screen operetta. Harry Tierney is doing the music. J. Walter Ruben has also been added to the roster of Radio Pictures’ writers, according to an announcement made this week by Le Baron. LLOYD CORRIGAN has signed a new contract with Paramount. JIMMIF. FINLAYSON has been added to the cast of Wall Street, which Colum- bia is producing. FRANK WOODS has been signed for RKO's Hit the Deck NOEL FRANCIS, Ginger Rogers and Doris McMahon are slated to continue in comedies for Pathe CONNIF LEWIS, appearing in First National productions, is Lois Wilson's sister. HEDDA HOPPER has been added to the cast of Murder Will Out, First Na- tional producing GRETA GARBO has begun work on M-G-M's Anna Christie. Clarence Browr is directing. WILLIAM BEAUDINE, now in Berlin on a vacation, may return to Germany following the expiration of his First Na- tional contract early next year. He has an offer from UFA to join its directorial staff Beaudine. who is accompanied on this trip by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. James Flood, will return to Holly- wood the latter part of November to conclude work under his contract with First National At that time he will announce his future plans. HARRY SWEET has been assigned a role in RKO’s Hit the Deck. Pearl Eaton is training the chorus for this produc- tion. MOLLY PICON has completed her first Vitaphone Variety. ALICE GENTLE is to be starred in Werner Bros.’ next year’s product ANN PENNINGTON plays opposite Ted Lewis in Warner Bros.’ new production, Is Everybody Happy. FOUR LEADING LADIES are to be used in Warner's new production, Under the Teras Moon, D. W. GRIFFITH is in New York pre- paratory to starting on his next produc- tion, which according to present plans will be a story based on the life of Abraham Lincoln. So enthused its Grif- fith on the’ idea of this production that he has made the trip to the East in an effort to secure Walter Huston for the role of the Great Emancipator. M-G-M has acquired the talkie rights to A Message From Mars, which enjoyed successful runs both in this country and abroad CHARLES MacARTHUR, co-author of Lulu Belle and Front Page, has been placed under contract by M-G-M to do original stories and adaptations for dialog pictures on the West Coast. JEANETTE MacDONALD will be a fea- ture of the forthcoming Paramount re- view, Paramount on Parade. Miss Mac- Donald’s part in the program will be directed by Lothar Mendes “SCOTLAND YARD’, new and suc- cessful mystery play by Denison Clift, and which is now gaining acclaim in its run at the Sam Harris Theater, New York, will shortly reach the screen via the talkie route. This is the word from its author, who has just returned to Hollywood after an 18 months’ absence in England directing sound dialog films for British International and Gainsboro Productions. APPLAUSF has been recommended by the National Board of Review as an ex- ceptional picture WILL KING has been signed by Chris- tie to do another comedy titled Weak, But Willing. ° TAYLOR HOLMES is to be featured in several forthcoming comedies for Chris- tie. LEW HEARN was so impressed while living in a hotel during a convention that he wrote a comedy around his re- actions. CATHERINE DALE OWEN is in New York for a visit. VILMA BANKY’S next for M-G-M will be an original by Sidney Howard. PRODUCTION is under way on Greta Garbo’s latest for M-G-M, titled Anna Christie. YOLA D'AVRIL has been assigned a part in Hot for Paris, which Victor Mc- Laglen will do for Fox. JACK BLUE is appearing in Interna- tional Newsreel magazine shots. PAUL STEIN, Pathe director, began his long career as a comedian. EDUCATIONAL has started work on a comedy depicting the woes of the ex- hibitor who has sound equipment that goes continually on the blink. Harry Gribbon, Andy Clyde and Bert Swor play the leads in this comedy which is all talkie BUSTER AND JOHN WEST have been retained by Christie to be featured in another talkie comedy which will be based on Marching to Georgia, by Paul Gerard Smith. This will be produced within the next few weeks and will be distributed thru Paramount. 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NEW FILMS Caught in New York “The Phantom in the House” (CONTINENTAL) In Projection Room This is the first production of the Continental Eight to be shown, and, ex- cusing the few bad spots, the picture as a whole is a pleasing one and will prove cood entertainment for any type house. The cast is headed by Ricardo Cortez, with Nancy Welford, Henry B. Walthall and Grace Valentine in the supporting roles. The entire production lends it- self to putting Walthall in the leading part before it is over and that veteran of the screen turns in one of the best performances of his career. Confessing to a murder committed by his wife to save her honor, Boyd Mil- burn (Walthall) is given a life sentence. During his prison term his inventions, patented in his wife’s name, who uses an alias, makes her wealthy and the lady seeks to marry her daughter to a title The husband is paroled after 15 years and comes home to hear his daughter announce her engagement to a_ boy friend who is handling the patents of the girl's mother The husband, who noses as a friend, his daughter thinking her father dead, threatens his wife to tell everything if she persists in refusing to sanction the young folks’ match and thus ruin her social climb. The judge who sentenced the husband calls the daurhter’s fiance in and tells him about the old man and the boy leaves in a huff. Another convict comes in and kills the judge and the boy is blamed. The father, whe has seen the murder, leaves the house in pursuit and lands in the hospital, where his daughter comes to visit him and hears in his ravings the true story of her father and the murderer’s identity. The police catch their man, and the mother, who has long since experienced a change of heart, clinches with her husband while the boy and girl walk out. The story and photography are spotty thruout and the direction is badly mis- handled. Several sequences are far out ef focus and at times it is evident that the director, Phil Rosen, could haw made a much better job than he did. Ricardo Cortez, who plays the girl’s fi- ance, does not have any part at all, and the girl, Nancy Welford, does little to her credit other than singing one number that is passable. Were it not for the extremely good work by Walthall the production would be a flop. As it is it’s pretty rs fare. Recording excellent. . Le *““Weleome Danger” (PARAMOUNT) At the Rivoli There has been much speculation con- cerning Harold Lloyd and the screen since talk became its newest accomplish- ment. In Welcome Danger Lloyd has a vehicle that should have been a whizz as a silent picture, but as a talking fea- ture it loses some of the snappy temp that has been a feature of the bespec- tacled comedian’s silent productions. However, the picture does manage to attain speed tn certain sequences, but in others the dialog makes it rather long, and running practically two hours, a littl pruning would undoubtedly give it a speedier value. Lloyd has much dialog and comes thru fairly well with his lines. However, this thing of co-ordinating thought, speech and action together seems to have caused the comedian to lose some of his pan- tomimie art. In spite of these short- Comings the picture interests and was greeted with much laughter and a nice hand at the finish at its initial showing. The story on the program is credited to Ted Wilde and Clyde Bruckman, the latter the director of the film, while the screen credits Bruckman, Felix Adler and Lex Neal with the authorship. Paul Gerard Smith, at one time vaudeville’s leading author, wrote the dialog and has Managed to insert several excellent laugh sequences. Lloyd has the role of a botanist who is summoned to the West Coast to break up an opium ring in San Prancisco's Chinatown. Lloyd is the son of the city’s former chief-of-police and the be- lief is the son will be a direct follower in father’s footsteps towards directing the welfare of the community. The Billboard IN pose. ANY QUANTITY for any pur- We have been at it so many years that the hardest problems look easy to us. OUR PRICES WILL IN- TEREST YOU. AWeARCUS TICKET CO., 348 N. Ashland Ave, CHICAGO police sequences are woven into nu- merous ludicrous and at times hilarious situations. There are the usual rough and tumble battles that have been a feature of Lloyd productions, in which the hero-comedian manages to escape from dangerous situations in a humorous way. Barbara Kent has the leading feminine role and has an important and amusing character during the earlier sequences of the film. She acquits herself creditably. The remainder of the cast includes Charles Middleton, as a pseudo-moralist, who is in reality the leader of the drug ring; Jummy Wang, as a Chinese physician, and Noah Young, resembling and acting much like Karl Dane in the role of a dumb cop. Lloyd's first talking picture cannot be termed a genuine knockout, tho it has enough pep and story interest to hold his many followers and gives promise of better work in his next from the ex- perience he has gained with the mike in the first one H. DAVID STRAUSS. “The Return of Sherlock Holmes” (PARAMOUNT) At the Paramount That mild-mannered but indefatigable crime detector, Sherlock Holmes, has been rescued from his retirement by the talkies and once more puts his extraor- dinary deductive powers to work by solving the transatlantic wireless tapping activities of his elusive enemy of 20 years standing, the black-capped Professor Moriarty. In the traditional makeup of that renowned fictitious detective, including the indispensable pipe, magnifying glass, pointed cap and overcoat of another period, Clive Brook satisfies in appearance and spirit the popular conception of Holmes. But further than bequeathing to screen fans merely more than a sentimental likeness of himself, Sherlock Holmes in the pic- ture does very little to justify his famous revutation. This is due, of course, to the static plot woven around his figure. A crime tale of this nature should above all other requisites stress melodramatic ac- tion, and not degenerate into whole passages of attempted drawing-room repartee. Besides the story moves at such a leisurely paced tempo, with the hero minutely and at times so illogically building up his thread of evidence, that intermittent- scenes between Holmes’ direct pursuance of the criminals sag hopelessly into a slough of inconse- quential footage. Basil Dean, one of London's better stage directors, is responsible for this reproduction. He has almost trans- planted a stage play to the screen, letting the story fall too often into mere con- versational patter. His film transcrip- tion of The Constant Nymph was a far better indication of camera knowledge than his present picture. Too much plugging and sentimentaliz- ing of the old pristine days of Holmes keeps the picture from getting off to a decent start. Holmes comes down for the wedding of the daughter of his doctor friend, Watson, to find her fiance's father is dead. The young lover is kid- naped aboard a ship praetically run by the master criminal, Moriarty. Holmes masquerades as musician and stewarc to detect any advantageous clues. Finally he is cornered by Moriarty and the two engage in some Oscar Wildian verbal brickbats. A false action on Holmes’ part to play dead brings forth an hysterical confession of the crime by Moriarty, which is recorded by a secreted dicta- phone. Thus the infallible crime dil- ettante ferrets out another pernicious mystery. Title and universal familiarty with hero by all classes will no doubt make this a great box-office attraction. But it will be a keen disappointment to 8S. M. S. many. “The Devil’s Pit’ - (UNIVERSAL) At the Fifth Ave. Playhouse In an effort to bring to the American moviegoers a concise picture of Maor1 tribe life, Universal sent a company, un- der the direction of Lew Collins, to New Zealand to spend a year and work with the local government in filming a story of native legend in which only local talent was employed. It is to be deeply regretted that it will be only the theaters catering to a select patronage that will find it profitable to show this production that is chock full of interest and which depicts an angle of life that it isn’t everyone’s oppor- tunity to see. Collins has used as a plot for his story the tale of a jungle princess whose father, before his death, made very def- inite plans concerning her future. If the son of a neighboring tribe chief can prove himself superior to the son of the local tribe then the princess is to be married to a prince of the other tribe; should the local boy win in the contest of the spears, he shall have the princess to wed. The two tribes meet in peace beneath a huge volcano, that constantly smokes and threatens eruption, and the game is on. After a day of dancing and feasfing, and due to foul play on the part of the local boy, the girl is claimed by her own tribe to wed the prince. After native ceremonies, in which the princess is declared taboo, the prince, of the tribe which was defeated, and the lady establish a rendezvous in which they are discovered by the girl's fiance. The fiance is thrown into the pit of the volcano by the boy to protect the girl, who will be put to death if her love affair is known. A battle between the two tribes results and after several of the chiefs have been killed the volcano erupts and puts to rout the warriors. The girl and boy are married and the tribes, Arikis and Wa-Tees, are united by the marriage of the prince and princess The acting of the natives and their efforts are both sincere and convincing and the director has woven into the piece a wealth of actual information con- cerning the habits of these people who are living in a veritable stone age. The sets are all natural other than the volcano, which is presented in a most convincing manner. For those houses which cater to fastidious people this pro- duction should prove @ natural. IPF. L. = “The Soul of France” (PARAMOUNT) At the Film Guild Cinema Paramount is releasing as one of its qucta films, The Soul of France, which might be called France’s side of The Big Parade. Picture is one foreign film that has all the semblance of raking in a fair amount of dough for its releasers in this country, and since its patronage is led by *he French ambassador, Paul Claudel, film is being shoved off with sufficient vox-office eclat. Woven around an in- consequential love romance of tear- strained proportions, there have been thrown together some vivid authentic shots of the French troops in action. There is that heroic retreat at Verdun, the now legendary march of the Paris taxicabs, the retreat to the Marne and many other important battles of the last unpleasantries. A. Duges and A. Ryder performed the direction, but their main effort in han- dling the fictitious plot is really of secondary import as compared to who- ever is responsible for the keen, intel- ligent interpolation of the true war sequences. A war picture as characterized by this production usually has waiting a responsive audience, whether it be ex- hibited at little art cinemas (where this was caught) or the average grind house, where more likely its greatest returns will be obtained. Ss. M. 8S. October 26, 1929 23 “The Delightful Rogue” (RADIO) At Loew’s New York Rod La Rocque, in as engaging a broken English dialect as has been seen on the audible screen, plays a gay, dash- ing young pirate in Radio’s interesting comedy romance, The Delightful Rogue, The picture really kids itself, and the dialog at all times is breezy, satirical and about as neat a bit of light comedy work as has yet been fashioned for the screen. Director Pierce has turned out a ripping good yarn of the undaunted young pirate whose periodical journeys to one of those mythical South Sea islands strikes fear in the heart of the constabulary and joy in the hearts of the shredded-wheat maidens. All ex- cept the trim little cabaret entertainer, who at first mistakes the gallant desperado’s attentions. Later tho ‘she finds her own boy friend not so eager to accept her after she has been in the pirate’s private cabin all night. So she swims back to the ship, now preparing to sail. and declares her love for the big, bad, smiling Lastro, king of the South Sea bandits. There is some commendable camera work, especially in the public square scenes, where the moving camera captures vividly the essence and char- acter of the sprawling settlement. Rod La Rocque is quite at ease in the broken dialect role and makes of the Spanish pirate a very likable person. Rita La Roy, as the unbending heroine, is an attractive newcomer to the screen. She sings very well and blends in well with the star’s personality. Recording is very good. Picture should go over big in neighborhood houses and, in fact, anywhere where romance is still alive. S. M. SANDERS. “The Girl in the Show” (M-G-M) , At Loew’s Greely ' Square A delightful yarn of those backwater tent troupers who tour our hinterlands annually with their Uncle Tom shows has been produced by Metro. The pic- ture has been adapted from Kenyon Nicholson’s fairly successful stage com- edy, Eva the Fifth, which title is far superior to present tag. Edgar Selwyn, Broadway producer and playwright, had been recruited to supervise its screeniza- tion, and while he could hardly dim the value of a story with such rich mate- rial, he has shown very little imagination in its direction and understanding of picture values. The action is at times stigmatized by a too close observance to footlight technique and suffers conse- quently from sporadically dragging moments. But the teasing and riotous underly- ing comedy is there and manages to break thru in enjoyable spurts. The scene where the perennial Eva's little sister gets sick on the stage is well captured, as is also the impending but unmaterialized marriage ceremony. The backstage atmosphere of the barn- storming troup is humanly portrayed and the assorted cast seem to know their bearings here. Bessie Love is capital as Eva the Fifth, while Nanci Price, as Oriole, the precocious kid sister, gives an excellent child’s performance. Ray- mond Hackett is the hot-tempered lover and Ford Sterling the shrewd manager. Recording is good, but photography rather weak. Should mop up at Neigh- borhood and small-town houses S. M. S. “Venus” (UNITED ARTISTS) Little Carnegie Playhouse Constance Talmadge is the star of this picture made abroad and released thru United Artists. The glamorous Connie, who has reigned as the queen of sophisticated comedy with numerous farcical situations for many seasons, has been rather unfortunately cast in this production. There is no more capable farceur on OLL TICKET 10,000, $5.00 000. $6.50; 58,000, $11. 08; 100.000, $16.00. Above Prices for One Color, One Copy. Extra Colors, 25¢ comm Copy Changes, $2.00 Orders ~~ alf cash, ©. D. for tickets pri to —%, balance C. ype aa New York, Ss. 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a 24 October 26, 1929 the screen today than Constance Tal- madge. As a dramatic actress Connie has her limitations. This is an evident fact in this picture. The role is purely draniatic. The story borders upon romance and makes a rather vain effort at the risque at the start, when we see the star disporting by moonlight, semi- clad >n the water, while her guests upon her private yacht look on. In this production the comedy queen is totelly at a loss. Perhaps not so much as to the character, but as to the story, waich is unoriginal; the direction, which is unimaginative, and the photography, which is much below par. Miss Talmadge, as the Princess Beatrice Doriani, seems to spend most of her time making numerous changes of -gowns, which, by the way, are a little away from the pres- ent fashions, proving that the picture was made sometime ago. The story deals with a princess who is president of a steamship line. Her social connections require so much of her time that she dismisses men in her employ without studying their cases. The captain of one of her ships accidentally kills a man in a fight when he insults the name of the princess, his employer. He gets the gate. He has never seen the princess, so when she finds the captain had made an effort to protect her name she meets him incognito. Naturally love enters the story and the ultimate disclosure that she is the princess. A blackmailer and a 250-pound detective, who would have attracted the attention of the most casual passer- by, more so the people he is shadow- ing, are two others of the leading characters. The cast is made up of Continental screen players, including Andre Roanne, Jean Murat, and Max Maxudian, who gives by far the best characterization in the picture. The story is an adaptation. of Jean Vignaud’s novel, Venus, and the direc- tion by Louis Mercaton. The hackneyed plot gave nothing to the director and the director certainly found no orig- inality in developing either his char- acters or the story. The picture is silent. ge wD. &. - “Sailors’ Holiday” (PATHE) At the Colony Forty-eight hours may be a short period, but it is long enough for Pathe to make a most amusing comedy that centers about the leave of two sailors for that period of time and a girl looking for her brother named Jones, who is also in the navy. Alan Hale and George Cooper are the sailors. Sally Ellers is the girl, and the three of them, with Paul Hurst, as another sailor, and a provost guard, make one of the best comedies that Pathe or any other com- pany has made for a long time. Two sailors go on leave for 48 hours, intending to visit one of the boys’ mother and deliver to her a parrot that they have brought from abroad. The boatswain’s mate, whom the two lads despise, is the provost guard, and the whole plot is around the boys trying fo dodge the boatswain and get home to mother. Their experiences lead them to Coney Island, where the girl joins the party for having been accused of stealing the boatswain’s money, and the piece ends at the mother’s house, where it is discovered that the provost boatswain is the girl’s brother. The work of the principals is very sincere and the plot hilariously funny and natural, making this one of the best comedy offerings seen to date. The sound recording is good and the picture will prove am immense success wherever it is played. J. F. LB. “A Most Immoral Lady” (FIRST NATIONAL-VITAPHONE) At the Hippodrome Leatrice Joy makes her talking picture debut in an adaptation of Alice Brady's last season’s stage vehicle. The story is a fairly authentic study of an attractive Correction In a review appearing on page 23 in the October 16 issue of The Bill- board, under the heading of New Films, Universal has been given the distributor credit for Big News. This is a mistake and Pathe should have ived the credit for the distribu- ion of this feature starring Robert Armstromg, which wes produced by Pathe. RADIO- KEITH-ORPHEUM Circuit of Theatres VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE General Booking Offices: PALACE THEATRE BUILDING, R-K-O PRODUCTIONS, INC. Producers and Distributors of RADIO PICTURES Launching an Era of Electrical Entertainment 1564 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY Tel. Exch.: Bryant 9300. CORPORATION 1560-154 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 1560 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY Cable Address: “Radiokeith”’. young lady who, to keep her idling hus- band’s exchequer well supplied, resorts to a mercenary love game with her many admirers. But she falls sincerely in love with her last victim, who, when her husband demands financial compensa- tion for his alienated affections, de- nounces her and marries for spite a deceptive little flapper. Of course, the end finds them together again after many misunderstandings have been cleared up. John Griffith Wray has directed the picture with force and simplicity, and the continuity moves steadily to its close in an even and smooth-working manner. The dialog is uniformly good and of a much higher caliber than is usually 8r- fered in the talkies. No doubt much of it is taken bodily from the play. Leatrice Joy’s acting is a pleasure to watch. Hers is a comviction rarely given by most of our Hollywood Bernhardts. She has charm and distinction and speaks her lines with intelligence, but at present little cam be said for her voice reproduction. It has no personality and, while not mediocre, really belies Miss Joy’s talents. As the actress has all the other requisites for screen success, per- haps in due time she will develop a stronger voice delivery. Her supporting cast consists of Walter Pidgeon, as her misunderstood lover: Sidney Blackmer, recruit from the stage, her designing husband; Josephine Dunn, ingenue, and Montagu Love, one of Miss Joy’s early victims. Picture has appeal for class patronage, and while it reveals the star as good an actress ag ever, does little to enhance her audible personality. S. M. 8S. ‘Rasputin, Prince of Sinners’ (DAVID BRILL DISTRIBUTOR) At the Cameo This ruthless and now legendary char- acter has been made the subject of a vague and pitiably weak film by the Memento Film Studios in Berlin. Some- how the undertaking of screening that mad monk’s life, who practically ruled Russia while be lived, has been per- formed with white gloves, as if a authentic film account of his colorful career might appear too sordid or else prove offensive to some partfcular group or other. In fact, that most important sequence concerning his death by the two young noblemen has been recounted only in subtitles. The picture is shot thru with seem- ingly authentic scenes of the stormy revolutionary street scenes in Moscow and with shots of the Russian troops on parade. There are few moments justifying the established reputation of Rasputin. These show him always surrounded by the aristocratic ladies. and one or two scenes where he is shown alone with young women, but nothing ever happens. Thru this unfathomable tale runs the love story of two idealistic aristocrats. The young man is shipped away to Siberia for slapping Rasputin’s face when he finds the latter drunk and carousing around like a peasant. Pic- ture then shows the late czar reviewing his troops for the last time before giving up his throne. Impossible stuff from abroad that will find very little reception here unless it exploits clearly its well-known title subjects. Ss. M. 8. “Marianne” (M-G-M) At the Capitol During the long reign of Marion Davies as a moving picture star and actress it has often been said that this little blond lady could not act. Some of those reports must have reached Marion by this time and it ts a sure thing that She will take no little delight now in giving her criticizers a good laugh, for Marianne, Marion’s latest offering, is simply a wow. Marianne is a story of post-wir France. It is unique because of the fact that there are no scenes of hair-raising battle nor a story so involved as to become trying or boresome. It is simply a tale of a French girl and an American soldier who fall in love. A company of American troops have moved into Marianne’s barn and, like all American soldiers, like to have their fun. In this case it is no different and Marianne is the object of the whole company’s advances. It requires no great amount of intelligence to understand the nature of their advances, which Marianne meets with a stern aloofness. Three of the boys, Benny Rubin, Law- rence Gray and Cliff Edwards, survive the others and it is with a merry gusto that they attempt, in vain, to capture the blond Prench girl. A general plans to eat at the farmhouse and Marianne sells her pet pig to the general's aid in order to buy clothing for the four war orphans that she is mothering. Marianne cooks the pig which Gray steals and for which he is placed under arrest after he attempts to return the pig and enters the scene with only the backbone and head, as Rubin (Jewish) and Edwards have consumed the animal. Marianne, dressed as a French Officer, visits the general, where she effects the release of her boy friend (Gray), whom she has commenced to love. Her disguise is penetrated by Gray, who tells her to tell his sweetheart how much he loves her. A French boy, who was a childhood sweetheart of Marianne, and who made her promise to be :rue, is reported on his way home. The girl has the sudden awakening to the fact that she must keep her word, and dismisses Gray, whom she feels will go home and meet some- one else and be happy. The American company prepares to go home, and as they are ready to leave the French soldier returns blinded by the war. Redlizing that she could never go back on her word the girl tells the boy she loves him, but sends him away. The company returns to America, where the three bucdies are engaged in the wrecking business. A letter comes from Marianne that her boy friend has joined the priesthood and the fadeout comes with the couple clinched on the pier Lawrence Gray plays the leading male part and has in this one picture made himself in the talkie business. The boy has a voice that records well and can sing as well as any artist seen to date in the popular type singing feature. Cliff Edwards and Benny Rubin are a team that should prove to be superior to the Cohen-McNamara couple Fox fea- tured several years ago. And how they sing. Marion Davies gets plenty of tears from the lady customers at the closing of the picture when she sends her boy friend back to America alone. Had this young lady yever made a decent picture before she has established herself in those last few minutes as being one of the best little actresses that have been seen anywhere The recording is good and this picture will go over big anywhere. J. F.L. Sound Shorts “Carnival Kid” (DISNEY) STYLE—Musical cartoon. TIME—Six minutes. Another enjoyable cartoon will be seen in the latest Disney product, Carnival Kid. This one is built around the ac- customed types of a carnival. The hero is a hot-dog vender and his girl is the queen of the side show. Some neat mu- sical interpolations. Will please all audi- ences S. M. S. “The Right Bed” (EDUCATIONAL-RCA) STYLE—Talking sketch. SETTING—Bedroom. Time—Sirteen minutes. Edward Everett Horton again displays his clever ability to handle a light com- edy role in this latest Educational short of the Coronet series. As usual, he is the harassed and excitable husband, whose dilema this time is caused by a strange girl sleeping in his bed. With the assistance of his equally as flustered butler and his hard-boiled sis- ter, the identity of the reclining lady is finally discovered. Recording is fair. While not up to the grade of several other Horton shorts, this one will no doubt click. 8.M.S8 “Two-Gun Gunsburg” (RADIO) STYLE—Two-reel talking comedy SETTING—Puliman train and Western town. : TIME—Twenty minutes, Nat Carr is featured in this burlesque comedy. He enacts a Yid.-dialect sales- man, who finds playing a Western frontier bandit not so hot. Short is in two scenes, on Pullman train and in one of those movie border towns. Carr, finding his line of goods not meeting with amy success, accepts the advice of a hefty cowboy to stick up a saloon at Devil's Gulch, nest of des- perados. Carr in complete gringo attire falters in his attempted bravado, and is summarily pitched out on his ear Dialog choked with feeble wisecracks. Recording is fair. Only for neighborhood grinds and foreign populated centers Ss. M. S. “Cross-Country Run” (UNIVERSAL) STYLE—Collegiate comedy. SETTING—Campus and racing roads. TIME—Twenty minutes. This latest short of the Collegians series, featuring the perenially simon- pure athlete, George Lewis, concerns his efforts to win the annual auto cross- country race. Plot not up to standard of previous ones. Some musical moments have been inserted, which are not Icng enough, considering the weakness of the actual race. Will please the neighborhood kids who prefer their college life to be one grand and glorious stomping ground. Ss. M. 8. “Jazz Times” (WORLD WIDE) STYLE—Band. SCENES—Studto. TIME—Nine minutes. Jack Payne, with a 12-piece orchestra, attempts thruout the piece to imitate an American jazz orchestra, with results that are not so encouraging. Members of the orcheétra do a fem. specialty that is crazy enough to get a few laughs, but as a whole the piece is far below the standard American jazz band acts, and doesn't somehow click at all. Sometime the English producer is go- ing to learn the simple trick of turning on enough lights from proper angles so the hazy, cloudy effect won't be so ap- parent. The recording is good and the act can be successfully used as filler, J. P. L. pee oe ie a ee | _| . The | Billboard PO a 7 eeeneee ener aD 2A, a _ mtn _ on / er, \ o y SUVMAC 7 a z = a . ‘ 2 call. Ghul Gaia rns b ede
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¥Odd Numbers” (WORLD WIDE) STYLE—Singing, musical. SETTING—Studio. TIME—Eight minutes. Gwenn Farrar sings a number, It Don’t Do Nothing But Rain, in this one that is about the only excuse the act has for being presented. The pianist then plays something on the piano, and Farrar comes on stage again to play a cello. If it were possible to cut everything out of the act but the song, and hook it on to another act, this one number might vo over. As it is, it’s a total loss. The recording is fair, but the pho- tography could be improved on. Poor filler. J. FP. L. “Jan Garber” (M-G-M) ° STYLE—Orchestra. SETTING—Studio. TIME—Nine minutes. Garber’s Orchestra goes over big in this one that is about the best thing in its class that has been done to date. Oh Baby, The Washington and Lee Swing and That’s My Weakness Now are the three numbers that the orchestra plays and sings, and each of them goes over big. Garber has added new faces to his outfit and the trio that does the singing is good enough to be an act by itself. Fach of the boys does something, and the happy part of it is they are all good. In the college towns it won't hurt to bill The Washington and Lee Swing. These boys know their stuff, and the act, with perfect recording, eg click. e “Sardines a La Carte” (M-G-M) STYLE—Farce comedy. SETTING—Dining room. TIME—Twenty minutes. Raymond Hitchcock, assisted by Eric Blore, goes into a discussion of sardine life in this short that keeps the audi- ence roaring. While it is hard a¢ times to get Hitcheock’s voice plainly, the customers get enough to keep them in high spirits. ‘Eric Blore plays the straight and his English accent is recorded very well. He is distinct and his voice lacks the rasping harshness often found in voices of his type. The recording is fair and the act can be played in the better class houses to a great degree of success. J. FP. L. “Delicatessen” (UNIVERSAL) STYLE—Dancing. SETTING—Store interior. TIME—Twenty-two minutes. Benny Rubin has written this act, in which he does his usual routine of danc- ing, that is concededly better than any- thing he has done in the past. Using a delicatessen store as his stage, Rubin imitates every type hoofer, including the Rooneys, Jack Donahue and Bill Robinson, the latter appearing in the act for a couple of minutes. Rubin's father in the piece, who owns the store, does hot take very kindly to his son’s dancing, but winds up the act by giving away groceries to an actor out of work. Rubin's dance numbers are put Over in a convincing manner and the record- ing is very good. Houses south of the Masen and Dtxon line will not be able to play this piece because of the familiarity between Rubin and Robinson, the latter being a negro. J. F. L. “The Palm Beach Four” (VITAPHONE NO. 794) STYLE—String Quartet. SETTING——Garden. TIME—Eight minutes. Singing ome number, Nobody's Fault But Your Own, and playing and sifiging the chorus of Some Sweet Day, this act is of the usual string quartet type and has but little to offer in the way of en- tertainment. The recording is poor and it is difficult at times to understand anything that the boys are trying to sing. If Vitaphone would stop trying to hog the short-feature field and would give more time to the recording and staging of their acts, it is likely that there would not be such a howl from the ex- hibitors all over the country that feel they are being robbed by Warner prices. This act had a great number of pos- sibilities, before it went into production, but as @ finished thing it’s a hopeless loss. J.P. L. Billboard . Five Thousand, $3.50 - SPECIAL PRINTED ROLL TICKETS “THE BIG TICKET AT THE SMALL PRICE” Your own Special Ticket, any color, accurately numbered, every roll guaranteed. 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At last the Roonmeys have made an act that will go over, not because of its originality or good work by the team, but because Mama Rooney is so near out of the picture that it’s refreshingr Mrs. Rooney is as charming a woman as one would care to meet, but as a member of a singing-dancing act she is as mis- placed as the proverbial bull in the china clcset. The Rooney boys, father and son, go to work in a hotel as bellhops in order to get atmosphere for a new play. The son is the bell captain and puts the old man thru some good work. Several models are staying in the hotel and Mama Rooney comes in to see the gowns the girls are modeling, while the boys are making whoopee with the girls, and the boys disguise as girls to escape. The comedy sequences with the two Rooneys in dresses is about the best thing they have done in many a day. Given more work of this sort and their none-too- good acts will be improved a hundred per cent. Good recording and will click any- where. J. FP. L. “From Valencia to Granada”’ (FITZPATRICK) STYLE—Travelog. SETTINGS—Outdoor scenes. TIME—WNine minutes. James A. Fitzpatrick has conceived the idea of giving personally conducted tours via the movie route. The idea not only prevides excellent entertainment, but makes the former silent and sound travelog look cheap in comparison. Fitzpatrick’s idea is to make the usual travel short, which he later synchronizes with his voice and explains the various shots. His voice is particularly suited for recording, and coupled with the highly interesting scenes that the short unfolds makes it an unusually good sub- ject for showing anywhere From Valencia to Granada is the sec- ond of a series that Fitzpatrick has pro- duced. It continues the former taking the customers thru Southern Spain into Granada and the Alhambra, where ruled the Moors of the 14th Century. Shots involving the life of the gypsies and their mode of living are also highly interest- ing and the subject as a whole provides excellent entertainment. J. FP. ‘L. _——— ' “Big-Time Charlie” (PATHE) STYLE—Comedy. SETTINGS—Hotel, night club. TIME—Twenty-two minutes. This is the usual type comedy written and directed by George LeMaire. Lew Hearn plays the lead, with Evelyn Knapp and Richard Lanchester in the support- ing roles. Lew Hearn takes the role of the small-town guy with the fat wife in New York for the New Year. He meets a couple of hot mamas and is off to the night club with his own sandwiches and booze and the whole production borders too near the slapstick to be really funny. Evelyn Knapp is the ideal type comedy lead and does a good bit of work in supporting the wise-cracking Hearn. Evelyn has just signed a five-year con- tract with Pathe and is slated to be seen in a great many comedies of the future. This short can be used with a dra- matic feature to a good — The recording is excellent. ~ oe. & “In an Old World Garden” (WORLD WIDE) STYLE—Singing. SETTING—Garden. TIME—Eight minutes. This is one of the first of the British International shorts that has been im- ported with an idea of American distrib- ution and it proves highly entertaining thruout. In an Old World Garden is a very catchy English number that will go over big in this country if given the proper plugging. The entire act is laid around this song, with Paul England doing the juvenile and Mimi Crawford the ingenue. A number of young people appear at various times and add nothing more than a bit of atmosphere, with the boys and girls here and there having a kiss. The sound is good, tho the photog- raphy could be improved on. There seems to be a hazy effect to B. I. pro- ductions that leads one to believe that the lighting is not what it should be in the Elstree Studios. a FPF. L. STAGE SHOWS Capitol DYNO-MANIACS is the title of the stage show at the Capitol this week, and the first few minutes of the show are carried thru with the noisy motif that does nothing towards furnishing enter- tainment for the patrons. The stage is decorated with a lot of wheels and scenery with the mechanical effect thru- out. A large mechanical figure is mounted backstage that makes all the announcements thru a loud speaker hid- den in the head. Jean Boydell takes the big hand with a couple of character dances and a song that she puts over in a fairly neat way. The girl works herself to death and it is mainly thru her efforts that she gets the hand. The Ritz Brothers clown a great deal and do some dancing that is good. If they would cut out a great deal of the clown- ing and stick to straight routines the act would be improved considerably. Ted Marks is planted in the stage band and does a whistling mumber and a har- monica specialty that are only fair. The Chester Hale Girls do several numbers and a song that, while not being up to the standard, still keeps them out in front of the othér New York theaters. Wajt Roesner is fast passing out as a m. c. and it is expected that he will be replaced shortly. Yasha Bunchuk opens the program with an overture, Spirituals, his own arrangement. J. FP. LUNDY. Paramount There is nothing else of great im- portance in this week's stage show at the Paramount besides that exceptionally gifted singer, George Dewey Washington. The presentation is termed They're Off, a Boris Petroff revue built around the race track. There is good racing at- mosphere woven around the costumes, routine dancing and scenery, but the talent, whether adequate or otherwise, is 25 October 26, 1929 so completely overshadowed by the negro baritone that their work can hardly be appreciated in the same breath with his. No doubt Washington will be a tremendous draw for this revue. A male dancing sextet-in jockey rig- up open with a neat routine, in which Adeline Semon, an attractive and graceful dancer, uncorks a kicking bit. Scene shifts from racing stable set to race track, with Paramount stage band seated in grand stand. Davis sends thru a neat orchestration of Here We Are. Forsythe and Kelly clown a lot, with one of the fellows indulging in a little too much nut work. Otherwise he’s “okay” for the laughs and comedy. Eddie McKenna squirms thru acrobatic dance bits, climaxing it by somersaulting on his head. Dewey then gives three num- bers, the best of which contains excerpts from St. Louis Blues and The End of the Road. His voice is powerful and rich, and if somewhat limited in range, car- ries a conviction about his singing that positively gets them. Jessie Crawford offers his organ tid- bits, with neat invisible crooning by Bert Gordon and an unknown soprano. S. M. S. | Presentation Notes KEN WHITMER replaces Austin Young as m. c. at the State, Cleveland, begin- ning October 25. LON MURRAY, dance director of the RKO Theater, Los Angeles, is in New York for a brief stay for the purpose of signing two girl dancing units which are already famous on the Coast. They are known as Murray's California Sun- beams, produced by the Bud and Lon Murray, who also head a school for stage and dancing bearing their name. Bud and Lon are at present staging the pro- logs for the RKO houses in San FPran- cisco and Los Angeles, besides directing the dances for Julian SEltinge’s forthe coming talkie, Maid to Order. THE FOUR HARMONISTS, male quartet, will open with a Publix unit, Carnival, November 4, at the Olympia, New Haven. They are agented by Ted Crane. SCHEHERAZADE, the spectacular pres- éstation at the Roxy, New York, is be- ing held over for a second week. HERSCHEL HENLEY, one-arm Euro- pean pianist, makes his American debut this week in the Publix unit, Sky Harbor, at the Olympia, New Haven. JEAN BOYDELL, who withdrew from the Capitol, New York, stage show, Reflections, last week after the first performance, will be this week in Dyno- maniacs, the nove] mechanical revue staged and devised by Harry Gourfain Others in the cast are the combustible Ritz Brothers, Jay Glynn McFarlane, Rosemary Rider and the customary Walt Roesner and his “Capitolians” and 3 Chester Hale troup. CY WELLS and Healy and Clifford are booked this week at the Fisher. Detroit. Ben Dova is also on the same bill. ALEX HYDE and Girls are currently at the State, Boston. ERNER AND FISHER are featured this week in the Jack Sidney unit playing the Carman, Philadelphia. HORACE HEIDT and his Californians, who sprung up the sensational record of playing four weeks at the Palace, New York, are booked indefinitely as the stage-band attraction at the Hippodrome. New York. 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October 26, 1929 Billboard = 1) Ovchestra and ee Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. —F, oa Harold Oxley En Route East Harold Oxley and his Orchestra, who recently concluded a six months’ engage- ment at the Rice Hotel, Houston, are now playing one-nighters thru Tennes- see, Virginia and Pennsylvania en route to New York, where the combination 1s slated to make three sound shorts and do considerable recording soon. Before leaving Houston Oxley placed a unit at the Lamar Hotel there, putting Louis Connor in charge. In the present Oxley lineup are Kar! Orser, Gene Wilson and Howard Addison, saxes; Tommy Osborne, “Hap” Head, William Peterson, trumpets; Wally Bar- ron, trombone; Phil Stephens, scusa- phone; James Purcell, drums; Ken Gibson, banjo; Billy McAteer, piano, and Harold Oxley, violin and director. Upon his arrival in New York Oxley plans to augment his aggregation to 15 men, add- ing two violins and another sax. Floridians Back Home GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19.—Banzai Currie and his Floridians have returned to the University of Florida after having completed a successful season in the Carolinas. Currie and his boys are prov- ing a favorite here and are booked well up into the winter. Currie will take his tooters to Atlanta soon to play the Tech-Florida football dance in the ballroom of the Atlanta- Biltmore Hotel. The Floridians’ lineup is Banzai Currie, director; Don Williams, Just Rabbit, George Wolfe, Johnnie Shrouid, Frank Robson, Cecil Collins, Wallace Harper and Slim Smith Al Bernard Forms Unit NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Al Bernard, end man for the Dutch Masters Minstrels, has organized an entertaining unit com- posed of himself, Billy Beard and a crack quartet. The unit will entertain at first-class club affairs and has been booked for several out-of-town dates for November. McCARTHY AND HANLEY SIGN WITH FOX CO. NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Joe McCarthy and Jimmy Hanley have signed to write songs for the new William Fox Music Corporation. McCarthy is a veteran popular lyricist with numerous hits to his credit, as well as successful musical comedies, including Irene. Hanley is in the same class, having done many hit tunes and shows like Honeymoon Lane. Coon-Sanders Click At Blackhawk, Chi. CHICAGO, Oct. 19. — Few orchestras around Chicago have attained the popu- larity that the Coon-Sanders organiza- tion has won. Not only are the two boys at the head of this organization a versa- tile pair, but the same may be said for the members of their orchestra. They recently completed a wonderful season at The Dells and are now back at their old post in the Blackhawk Cafe, where their music and entertaining attract throngs nightly. They are prime favorites of the radio audience, too, and nightly receive scores of phone calls and telegrams ask- ing for the rendition of their outstand- ing successes. HELEN HUGHES, director and men- ager of her own orchestra, billed as Helen Hughes and Her Boys, now playing an indefinite engagement at the Hotel St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn. The band has been playing there since last May, and has built up an enviable reputation at that place. Helen and her boys are heard regu- lariy over Station KSTP. Kavanaugh Unit For London Run NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Ray Kavanaugh, whose orchestra is featured in Ear] Car- roll’s Sketch Book, has been signed by William Gould. English producer, at present in New York, to assemble an or- chestra for Cheerio, a new revue which Gould will present in London this winter. The band is to be known as Ray Kavanaugh’s Super Syncopators and is slated to sail for London about Novem- ber 15. “Little Sousa” Signed For San Antonio House SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 19.—Raymond Baird (Little Sousa), 16-year-old Salt Lake City boy, has signed a contract with William Epstein, owner of the Aztec Theater, San Antonio, to act as musical director, solo artist and master of ceremonies at the house. He will direct both the pit and stage band. His cornpositions, The Boy Scouts of America, The Aviator, The Bugle Call March and others, have brought him nation-wide recognition. He also is rec- ognized as one of America’s foremost juvenile saxophonists. N. O. Club Opens. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 19. — Kelley’s, New Orleans’ new supper club, located in the famous old Absinthe House, will open next Tuesday night under the per- sonal supervision of Mary Lee Kelley, owner of Kelley’s Ritz in Panama City. Frank Arena and Ferdinand Trambino have been appointed managing directors of the new place. Harold Jordy’s Orches- tra will furnish the dance tunes. CHUBBY WARD, entertainer, the last two seasons at the Villa, roadhouse near Toledo, O., has opened an indefinite en- gagement at the Green Toledo night club. ss Little Rock Club Opens LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 19.—Little Rock's first and only night club, the Pair-o-Dice, opened Thursday night to turnaway business. Music for the open- ing was furnished by Howard Fordham and his Galloping Dominoes from the Ritz Roof in Wichita. Eddie Black is master of ceremonies. The floor acts in- clude Morene and Camille, sensational dancers, and four other acts. Two shows are staged nightly. Paul Kleinke Band Held Over in Dayton DAYTON, O., Oct. 19—Paul Kleinke and his orchestra, who recently moved into the Greenwich Village here for a week's run, have clicked so well that the Greenwich management has decided to hold the outfit over for four additional weeks. The band was slated to open in the East shortly, but has decided to remain in the Middle West indefinitely. In the personnel are “Wate” Rike, Howard Hunter, “Dick” Frances, William Coburn, Dwight Meridith, “Mose” Busby, Steven Pickel, Charles Brandt, George Gene, Guy Nixon.and Paul Kleinke. Band Man Wins Suit WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.—H. W. Hull- inger. manager of the Happy Walker Or- chestra, has been awarded a verdict of $3,000 damages against Harry Cohen, local business man and holder of conces- sions at Glen Echo here, for alleged breach of contract. , Hullinger claimed that November 19, 1925, Cohen made a contract with him to take his orchestra to a roof garden at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a season’s run. After two months the roof garden closed, it is stated, and Hullinger brought suit. Friedland Goes to Parody NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Anatol Fried- land and his Night Club Revue, who have played vaudeville for the last three years, have been signed for an eight weeks’ run at the Parody Club on Broad- way. Two years ago Friedland operated his own night club and later took the floor show into vaudeville. Don Bigelow Begins Biltmore Engagement NEW YORK, Oct. 19. — Don Bigelow and his orchestra, until recently featured at the Villa Venice, Chicago, have just opened at the Biltmore Supper Room, on 43d street and Madison avenue, replacing Bernie Cummins and his combination. Golden Lily Bombed CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—The-Golden Lily Cafe, popular night life resort, was bombed Wednesday night, $1,500 damage being caused. George Bynum, manager, had changed orchestras only a few days earlier, bringing in an orchestra from the El Rado Restaurant, near by. Ray Fagan Tooters At Rochester Hotel ROCHESTER, N. Y., Oct. 19. — Ray Pagan and his Aristocrats of Music are furnishing the dine and dance tunes at the Sagamore Hotel here. The band has been engaged to remain there for the winter season. od Joe Rea Band On RKO Time Joe Rea and his California Night- hawks, who were featured the past sum- mer at the Ambassador Hotel, Atlantic City, and who recently wound up a pleasant six weeks’ stay at the Strand Theater, Niagara Falls, N. Y., have landed an RKO route which will keep the outfit occupied until next spring. With Rea on the vaudeville tour are Billy Young, singer and comedian; Harry Goheen, drums; Bob Ammann, plano: Mal Stone, trumpet and arranger: Tom O'Connor, trumpet, voice and dancer: William Benedict, trombone and voice; Jack Smith, sax and singer; Don La Scala, sax and clarinet; Joe O'Connor. sax and entertainer; Jerry Eby, bass and comedian, and Frank Hires, banjo and dancer. Rea also carries three girl specialty en- tertainers, Estelle Fox, Mildred Rose and Ethel Eby. Arthur Behim Closes Shop NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Arthur Behim has closed his publishing offices here and joined the professional staff of Davis, Coots & Engel. Behim, before opening his own company, was professional man- ager for Harms, Inc. F Joe Lewis Moves CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Joe Lewis, enter- tainer, has transferred his activities to the Club Beau Monde, fashionable North Side cabaret. There he is again working with Sol Wagner and his orchestra, with whom he formerly was associated. Jewel Hopkins Opens At Lamar, Houston HOUSTON, Oct. 19.—Jewel Hopkins, juvenile song and dance artist, whose recent engagements include a run with Ralph Pollock’s Orchestra at the Aztec Theater. San Antonio, and at the Rice Hotel here with the Harold Oxley com- bination, has begun an indefinite en- gagement in the Spanish Room of the Lamar Hotel here, where she will be fea- tured with the Lonis Connor Orchestra. Miss Hopkins is plugging song numbers from the catalogs of the Joe Davis, Santley Brothers, W. C. Handy, Irving Berlin and Leo Feist music companies. Melody Mart Notes TOPPING THE NEW Bibo-Lang cata- log is Climbing the Stairs Into Your Heart, written by Irving Bibo, composer of Hugable, Kissable You. Other new tunes in the firm's catalog are J Won't Believe It’s Raining (Until I See the Rain) and Are You Waiting for Me (Ma Cherie)?, a waltz number. FRANKLIN E. HATHAWAY, manager of the National Music Company, Chicago, has purchased At Tint’s yodel numbers, Swiss Mountain Yodel and Wake, Baby Eyes of Blue. SHAPIRO-BERNSTEIN'S hit, Every Day Away From You, has been recorded for Victor by Johnny Marvin. LOU HANDMAN'S Melancholy is meet- ing with marked success in the Hand- man, Kent & Goodman catalog. EARL CRAVEN, of the American Music Company, San Francisco, is now in the East on business for his firm. P. J. 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The Marks firm reports a banner fall season, Hello, Margot; Won’t You Give In? and Toymaker’s Dream taking especially well. Ballroom Notes WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 19 —Whitey Clin- ton and his band have opened at the Ritz Ballroom here for the current sea- son. The 10-piece band succeeds Howard Fordham’s Orchestra, which has gone to Little Rock for an indefinite engagement. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 19.—Granger’s Academy of Dancing opened its 46th sea- son recently, with a change of policy, in- volving the use of traveling bands for the first time. A change of orchestra is to be made each week. JACKSONVILLE, Fila., Oct. 19.-—The Winter Garden dance hall opened this week, with Mrs. Tompkins’ Orchestra handling the music. Mrs. Tompkins also will manage the hall, as in past sea- sons. She recently closed a successful summer season at Magnolia Gardens, near here. The Casa de Baile, dance palace, is staging special features on Thursday and Saturday nights. 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October 26, 1929 ay - Billboard | — “Dramatic Stock Conducted by ROBERT GOLDEN—Commnications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. el = Duffy at the Head Of Stock Managers NEW YORK, Oct. 14—Henry Duffy, of San Francisco, one of the largest pro- ducers and managers of theaters and stock companies in America, has been elected president of the Theatrical Stock Managers’ Associaticn, as announced by George Julian Houtain, general counsel of the association, from the headquar- ters at 1457 Broadway, The Theatrical Stock Managers’ Association is an cr- ganization of all the stock managers and producers of the United States and Can- ada. Mr. Duffy is elected until the next annual convention in June, 1930, to be held tn New York City. Coincident with the election of Mr Duffy as president, Mr. Houtain issued the following statement: “At a meeting of the board of directors held today, the stock managers decided to create a Stock Actors’ Fund to be administered by a board of five trustees, two of whom would be elected by the stock actors, two selected by the stock managers and the fifth to be the general counsel of the Stock Managers’ Asso- ciation. “This fund is to be created by each stock manager thruout the country giv- ing one benefit performance a year, the proceeds of which would go into the Stock Actors’ Pund for the purpose of assisting stock actors and actresses who might feel the pinch of an inactive sea- son. This is to be in. no sense of the word a charity fund arfa is to be limited solely to those who have played in stock companies. The stock actors are to have the privilege of getting advances from this fund to tide them over, the same to be repaid without interest of any kind.” Pichel, or To Direct on Coast OAKLAND, OCalif., Oct. 21.—Irving Pichel, one of the best known stage directors in America, has been engaged to direct the productions of the Eenry Duffy Players in San Francisco and Oakland in association with Ferdinand Munier. Since his graduation from Harvard, Pichel has distinguished him- self in the theater and has written several books and magazine articles on stagecraft as wel) as directing plays all over the country. As an actor he created the role of Lazarus in Eugene O'Neill’s Lazarus Laughed when it was given its world premiere in Pasadena and recently appeared in The Dybbuk in San Francisco Pichel brines with him to the Duffy forces an expert knowledge of stage direction. His first assignment is the direction of The Nervous Wreck, in which Taylor Holmes appears. Oberfelder-Ketcham Has Gala Opening KANSAS CITY, Oct. 19—Opening of the Oberfelder-Ketcham Company’s sea- son at the Orpheum Theater was 4 splendid success. The initial production of the stock, What Erery Woman Knows, received much praise for its artistic ex- cellence, a packed house applauding the players and the individual favorites be- ing accorded a cordial greeting. Edith Taliaferro, first of a number of dramatic stars to be seen at the head of the cast this season, tvas given a flatter- ing Gemonstration of regard by the big house. The cast includes Jerome Sheldon, Charies Yule, Tal Henderson, Emmet Vogan, Kathryn Prather, Lora Rogers, Helen Audifred, Harry Eldridge and Harry Gibbs. j ee LEO LINDHARD, one of Henry Duffy's stock players, was born in Portland, who is rated as most valued Ore., and made his first appearance on stage with the George Baker stock in that city. He toured Hawaii with Richard Buhler; has appeared in numerous New York productions and was in “The Shannons of Broadway” with James and Lucile Gleason for 37 weeks at the Martin Beck Theater, New York; played second leads with the Henry Duffy Players in Seattle and Portland last season; created the role of Father Wilks in world pre- miere of Tom Barry’s “Danger”, pre- sented by Henry Duffy Players in Portland, and recently created Ser- geant Daly, the detective, in the Henry Duffy Players’ premiere of “Cooking Her Goose” at the Alcazar, San Francisco. Clogston Finds “New Awakening” For Dramatic Stock SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 19. — Charles W. Clogston, manager of the Playhouse. has returned from a short business trip to Denver, where he also has charge of the Denham Theater. Gladys George and Ben Erway are drawing capacity audiences, he reports, and there is a new awakening in stock companies in the sister city. In the Denver company also are two Salt Lakers, Donna Jones, known cowewepe as Donna Earle, and Chester Do Copley Theater Stock Revives “Creaking Chair” BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 19.--With Ed- ward Emery as the invalid chair hero and Esther Mitchell, a newcomer to the Copley Theater fold, as his exotic child wife, E. E. Clive is reviving The Creaking Chair, by Allen Tupper Wilkes. In the cast too is Emery’s son, Ian Emery. Besides Miss Mitchell, there are several other ad- ditions to the Copley company, includ- ing Olive Reeves-Smith, daughter c! H. Reeves-Smith; Rosalind Russell, Na- thaniel Foss and Marshal] Vincent. E E. Clive shares comedy honors with May Ediss, who was given a cordial reception on her return after a season’s absence Gerald Rogers, Herbert Belmore and Richard B. Whorft complete the cast. of this farcical mystery, which its expected to hold the boards for some weeks. " One Hectic Week for Duffy OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19.—The Duffy Company, at the Dufwin, has had more than its share of sickness recently. For some days changes in the cast occurred almost daily. With Helen Keers being obliged to surrender her part in Cooking Her Goose, altho finishing the San Francisco run of the play, Lillian Stuart on short notice came from Hollywood and opened in the play in Oakland. Rehearsals of That Ferguson Family were started, during which Lillian Dean, who was cast as Ma Ferguson, suffered a nerv- ous breakdown and was obliged to give up the part. Lillian Stuart was tendered the role, altho she had already been cast for another character part, but felt that he would not be able to accept the lengthy part because of a cold, which was gradually depriving her of her power of speech and which finally forced her to retire from the cast of Cooking Her Goose. Helen Kleeb was assigned to the role of Miss Stuart, and Olive West was placed in the Ma Ferguson part. Miss West took sick and was obliged to leave the cast after the opening performances, which compelled the Duffy management to send to Los Angeles for another char- acter woman, as none was available in the Bay Cities. Peggy Allen left by air- plane, her first trip off terra firma. Dur- ing the three hours and a half she spent in the air she studied and got the first act letter perfect. After one rehearsal she opened Tuesday night in a 70-side “pul” with no previous knowledge of the part other than she haa learned in the day. Miss Stuart was given another op- portunity to go back into her own part with the calling to Hollywood of Miss Kleeb, whose presence was required here in Cooking Her Goose, which opened Sunday, but as she could not be heard across the footlights she felt it would not be fair to the public and manage- ment to make the attempt. Mary Ann Shirley stepped into the role with Miss Kleeb’s departure. That is what one might call a hectic week for Duffy. Stock Is Probability For Santa Barbara, Calif. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 14. — Reliable sources reveal a stock company in the offing for Santa Barbara. It is understood two millionaires are backing the organization, and the extent of the financial support to be given is said to be without limit. A prominent New York casting agent is said to be securing the talent, and it is known that a stock director who has wide experience as a motion picture producer has been made an offer by wire to take the direction of the players It is planned to give Santa Barbara a place on the theatrical map. With no plays on the road, the only amusement available in Santa Barbara ts motion pic- tures, with Los Angeles the nearest point for the spoken drama. The philanthnpp- ically inclined millionaires decided to back an organization of merit to the limit, thereby insuring the people of Santa Barbara and environs the best plays the market affords Stock Is Installed At Jacques, Waterbury WATERBURY, Conn., Oct. 19. — The Jacques Theater, which has attempted all kinds of policies with various success, will reopen with a new stock company. The opening attraction is Back-Seat Riders, by Owen Davis. Top price will be 75 cents in the evening. The Civic Stock Players closed at the New Garden Theater September 28. hese Strike at Memphis Is Quickly Settled MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 19.—Strike of the stagehands at the Lyceum, which began at the end of last\week and was followed by a walkout of the orchestra musicians, was settled Wednesday night by compromise. Lysle Talbot, manager of the Lysle Talbot Players, and Harry F. Kallaher, president of the Stage Me- chanics’ Union, agreed on the terms ac- cepted by both sides. They announced the settlement Thursday, but declined to make known the terms of agreement. MEMPHIS, Tenf., Oct, 18—Members of the Lysle Talbot Players turned stage- hands this week and hustled scenery and props in order that the stock production of Saturday’s Children might go on, and none in the audience suspected the double rol* Lysle Talbot was alter- nately a di. nified actor and a sweating stagehand as the performances pro- gressed. A strike was on at the Lyceum. The stagehands walked out last Saturday be- cause the management would not post two weeks’ wages for them in advance Some of the Equity actors agreed to handle the scenery rather than see the show closed. The union men signified their willingness to come back on Mon- day after the set had been put up for the show, but when they demanded time for the work that had been done by the actors the arbitration ended. Ed Henderson and Lysle Talbot, of the cast. shifted scenery. Horace Sinclair, director, who staged the plece, handled curtains, lights and scenery. Peter Smallwood, stage manager, turned elec- triclan. Charles Squires, scenic artist, said: “The stagehands’ walkout auto- matically closes me. Too bad, because business was improving right along.” The union required that eight mer be employed at salaries ranging from $74.50 to $36. This scale was satisfactory until the demand for the posting of two weeks in advance was insisted upon. The cast was dividing time between rehearsing. building sets, acting and moving scenery. The members of the orchestra walked out Tuesday in sympathy with the strikers. The cast of Saturday's Children, as programed, included the following: Lysle Talbot,» Mabel Mehaffie, Freddie Sherman, Anna Nielsen, Marion 8terly, Franklyn Munnell, Ada Sinclair, Isobel Osgood and Ed Henderson. Withrow-Darcy Sells Out Ove Week in Advance BILLINGS, Mont., Oct. 21. — The Withrow-Darcy Players are breaking all records for a stock engagement in West's Theater. Never in history have lovers of the spoken drama here taken to 4 company so quickly. Thenatergoers are hungry for the spoken drama and the company is playing to turnaway business every night. Week of October 6 the company presented Seventh Heaven and the house was sold out a week ahead for the entire 10 performances, The company is drawing business from within a radius of 135 miles and the out- of-town patronage has been very large. Billings is the center of amusements in this section of the country. There are five theaters, four dance halls and two skating rinks in operation here now, ‘all doing good business. The members of the Withrow-Darcy Players are enter- taining at the various civic clube and banquets on an average of four times every week. 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Stuart Walker Co. Under New Regime Sponsored by public-spirited citizens interested in the spoken drama, the Cin- cinnati Stuart Walker Company inaugu- rated its career as a semi-civic dramatic stock organization at the Taft Audi- torlum October 15, with Peter Ibbetson as the initial production. The opening performance was much in the nature of a social event, the audience being repre- sentative of the city’s fashion, beauty and culture. The stock production staged by Stuart Walker drew high praise for its artistic excellence from local reviewers. The performance was prefaced by a brief address by Robert L. Black, presi- dent of the Cincinnati Stuart Walker Company. He spoke of the importance of a dramatic stock company to the life of the city and appealed for the support of all who are interested in the spoken drama. Outstanding performances were given by McKay Morris, in the title role; Katherine Warren, as Mary; George Somnes, playing Colonel Ibbetson, and Aldrich Bowker, cast as Major Duques- nois. In the cast were the following: Margaret Callahan, Gertrude Dooley, John McArthur, Fred Stewart, Bonner Dunkerson, Katherine Hall, Owen Phil- lips, Elizabeth Taylor, George Kinsey, Sally Washington, Malcolm Parker, Harry Holeomb, Will Geer, Harriet Ober, Harry Ellerbe, Elizabeth Baxter, Henrietta Orr, William Lawson. Christine Ramsey, Mary Smith, Elizabeth Johnston, Dorothy Luerck, Robert Lindsey, Harry Holcomb, Anne Revere, Jack Storey, Leon Waycoff, Joe Harding, Will Geer, John McArthur and Edward Primus. Chi. Yiddish Theater Opens CHICAGO, Oct. 19. — The Lawndale Theater opened Monday night as a Yid- dish playhouse, with many prominent citizens and city officials in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Insull, Julius Ro- senwald, Rosa Raisa and Mayor William Hale Thompson were among the box- holders. Dedication ceremonies were conducted by Alderman Jacob M. Avery. who introduced the more prominent guests, The opening production, Volodka in Odessa, a musical piece, was well re- ceived by an audience that packed the house. Brown Stock Soon To Close LOUISVILLE, Oct. 21. — The Brown Stock Company closes its season after 37 weeks on November 9. The road-show season will open on November 18, prob- ably with Padlocks, but this show has not been definitely set, according to Har- ry J. Martin, manager. St. Louis Municipal Theater Elects Directors ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21—Five members have been elected to the board of di- rectors of the Municipal Theater at the annual meeting. The new directors are S W. Fordyce, Dr. Louis H. Behrens, Hillsman Taylor, C. M. Lawson and George Simmons. The directors will meet this week to elect officers for the en- suing year. Former Mayor Keil has been president of the organization during nine years of the 11 it has been in evistence and continues in office. | Dramatic Stock Notes HOWARD INCHES, Clevelander, has joined the Jessie Bonstelle Civic Theater tock in Detrott. JOHN WARD has joined the Civic Players at Jacques Theater, Waterbury, Conn., as leading man. CHARLOTTE TREADWAY, for many Seasons a favorite leading woman in Stock on the Coast, opened with. the company at the Savoy Theater, San Diego, Calif., October 13. She made hey Billboard reappearance at the Savoy in Coquette and was given a most cordial reception by stock fans. ROBERT LEVY'S Lafayette Players, at the Lincoln Theater, Los Angeles, last week presented Hit the Deck. Starting October 21 What Price Glory? is the attraction, with Tangerine, a musical, to follow. Levy reports business excel- lent now that he is back at his old stand. The Orange Grove Theater, where he produced Come Seven, was not suit- able to his clientele and it is said he sus- tained quite a loss in making the pro- duction in the downtown house PIERRE WATKIN, recently in A H. Woods’ Hokus Pokus, has joined the Ar- thur Casey Players, St. Paul. Mr. Wat- kin made his first appearance in The Trial of Mcry Dugan. HORACE F. ARNOLD, JR., is visiting his parents in Sacramento, Calif. after an engagement as a juvenile player with the Denham Players in Denver. Arnold at one time was a member of the Plaza Theater Players, Sacramento. HENRY DUFFY, the actor-manager of Pacific Coast enterprises, has secured the rights to Remote Control, the radio mys- tery play, and will do several productions of it on the Coast, the first at Los An- geles. Others will follow at Oakland, Portland and Seattle. os Memphis Tony Richards, dean of Memphis movie theater owners, who opened the first picture house here 19 years ago, is building a $40,Q00 neighborhood thea- ter, to open in December. “Skeets” Mayo, black-face comedian, and formerly with minstrel shows, will open a dancing school in. Memphis. He closed at the Orpheum here last Saturday. New Pantages will reopen October 25 after $40,000 spent in remodeling. It will operate on an exclusive Warner picture policy. Emi] Umann, temporary manager, says there is a likelihood of having vaudeville later on a new and smaller circuit. J. N. Talley has been named district manager for General Talking Pictures. Fred Bennage has been named man- ager and publicity man for Lysle Talbot Players at the Lyceum. Located in its new quarters in the million-dollar Pink Palace, built and formerly owned by Clarence Saunders, chain-stores magnate, the Little Theater is ready for a gala opening October 30. BALLROOM NOTES——— (Continued from paae 27) lowed. In the outfit are Floyd Mills, director; Peck Mills, Phil Levily, Elmer Sweizer, Clyde Wyble, Donald Tappen, Vernon Yokum, Art Laney, Paul Bankert, Gordon Malie and Clem (Fat) Gority. TOLEDO, O., Oct. 19. -—Madison Gardens announced a change in policy, calling for dancing only four nights a week. Buck Arnold combo. has replaced Dick Coy and his Racketeers as the house band. TOLEDO, O., Oct. 19—Chet Markes and Lou Greiner, owners of Luna Pier, have closed their season, and have de- cided to give a weekly dance at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom here. NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Nick” Nichols and his orchestra, who began a two weeks’ stay at the Arcadia Ballroom Oc- tober 8, have scored a big hit, and have been held over for two additional weeks. “Pat” McCarthy and Johnny Shultz, formerly with Art Landry, are now play- ing with the Nichols outfit. ART HICKS and his orchestra are play- ing a two weeks’ engagement at the Greystone Ballroom, Music Hall, Cincin- nati. A. E. Scheffer is manager of the dansant. DETROIT, Oct. 19.—Peter J. Shea is now handling the publicity and the fea- ture attractions at the Monticello Ball- room, this city. . CHICAGO—The Majestic Ballroom, at 5200 West “Aadison street, Opened Octo- ber 19. Two orchestras—Jimmie Bv1l and Lew Diamond—are furnishing the music. Severa] vaudeville acts are to be presented nightly. WEST COAST ACTIVITIES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20.—Guy Bates Post, who recently concluded a guest starring engagement in The Masquerader at the Hollywood Playhouse, opened in The Climar at the Dufwin in Oakland, starting with the matinee today The Climaz has been one of Mr. Post's most popular starring vehicles and he has presented it in New York and London as well as on his last tour of Australia, Tasmania and South Africa His por- trayal of the middle-aged musician, Luigi Golfanti, has been praised as a notable example of acting. Nellie Mc- Namara, who was the prima donna with the Pollard Opera Company, and who has sung in musical comedy in New York, is Adelina Von Hagen, while Manuel Galea is seen as Pietro, the young composer. Gale Gordon is the doctor. Following the Oakland engage- ment Mr. Post will present The Climaz in San Francisco. Charlotte Greenwood ninth week as guest star with the Henry Duffy Players, El Capitan. Hollywood, in the farce-comedy She Couldn't Say No, which has broken all previous rec- ords held by that theater for attendance. The engagement is still indefinite. At its conclusion Miss Greenwood will be seen in San Francisco in the comedy is now in her Remote Control, the radio mystery play, latest thriller to fiutl success on Broadway. has been bought for the Pa- cific Coast by Henry Duffy and will be presented soon in one of his theaters. The play ts now running at the 48th Street Theater, New York Lurene Tuttle, youthful, auburn- haired leading woman, has been engaged as leading woman with the Henry Duffy Players at the Dufwin, Portland. Miss Tuttle has just odncluded an engace- ment with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.. in Philip Barry's The Youngest in Holly- wood, She was leading woman with the stock company in San Antonio last sea- son. Her first appearance in Portland will be made this week For the week of October 21 the Henry Duffy Players in Portland will offer Paul Dickey’s and Charles Goddard's airplane comedy, The Broken Wing, while the Duffy company in Seattle will present The Trial of Mary Dugan. Helen Keers (Mrs. Joseph De Stefani), who has been scriously ill and was forced to retire from the cast of The Skyrocket, is recovering at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco. AS sOcn as convalescent she expects to leave for Hollywood. Charles M. Joseph is now the assistant manager of the Alcazar in San Francisco, replacing Jay E. Williams, who is in charge of the President Theater, Seattle. Harry Fox, manager of the Dufwin, Port- land, has been transferred to the Dufwin, Oakland. George Jessel in The Jaze Singer will be an autumn attraction at one of the Henry Duffy theaters in Hollywood or Los Angeles. Leona Powers and Howard Miller play the leading roles with the Henry Duffy Players at the President in Seattle this season. Others in the company are Emily Lowry, Dorrit Kolton, Lulu Mae Hub- bard, Leonard Strong, Paul McGrath, Clifford Dunstan and Edward Cassidy. Fdwin Vail is the stage director and Frank Perry the stage manager. Shavings is now being presented by the Henry Duffy Players at the President in Los Angeles with a cast that includes William V. Mong in the title role, James Bradbury, Sr. as Captain Hunniwell (his original role), Frances Morrrts, Joyce Booth, little Anita Calfot, Erville Alder- son, Allen Connor, Paul Fix, Dean Jag- ger and Frederick Wallace. Eugene O’Brien, noted stage and screen star, is now appearing with the Duffy Players at the Alcazar in San Francisco in Girl Trouble. The leading feminine roles ate acted by Grace Staf- ford, Isabel Withers and Kathryn Givney. Others in the cast are Mildred Hastings, Gloria Gordon, Joseph De Stefani, Thomas L. Brower, Cyril Dele- vanti, John Were and Henry Caubisens. October 26, 1929 Musical Musings CHESTER WALKER is back with the Beasley Smith Orchestra, after a brief visit at his home in Decatur, Il. MAX BRADFIELD is back as leader of the stage band at the Fox Senator Thea- ter, Sacramento, Calif., after an absence of more than a year. HAROLD MENNING and his orchestra, cf Appleton, Wis., are now in their fifth week at Greenwich Gardens, Green Bay, Wis. In the personnel are Harold Men- ning, Hugo Weinfurter, Norbert Stammer, Stan Gaulke, Jack Reseton, Abe Belding, “Rivey” Rinehart, Dects Booth and Harry Lindeman. A trio, composed of Messrs. Stammer, Weinfurter and Lindeman, are featured with the band, as are the Kris- sell Sisters, Vi and Sally. TED WILLIAMSON, of Oil City, Pa., is reported to have disbanded his band sud- denly at Charlotte, N. C., last week. HUGHIE WATSON, formerly with the Mansion DeLuxe Orchestra, of Cincinnati, has taken over the combinaticn formerly piloted by the late Tom Howard. The outfit is now known as Hughie Watson's Music Makers. THE RAINBOW RAMBLERS, under the management of Walter E. Noury, were heard over the radio for the first time Saturday afternoon, October 12, from Station WHGH, Boston. JOHN WALL, who closed recently with the Beckly Players, is now playing dances out of Scottsbluff, Neb., with his own orchestra, made up of Frank Stine, Charley Mason, Billy Reeck, Ed Reeck, William Sonah, Pat Smith, Walter Col- lips, David Roach and B. Gell. BOB DAYTON and his Daytonians will close a successful Pittsburgh engagement November 15, after which the outfit will go on a winter location for the Amuse- ment Service Corporation, Chicago. With Dcyton are Heinie Dross, “Hot-Shot” Owens, Swede Olson, Sam Clay, George Keryon, Al Phillips, Clarence Berg, Arlyn Dupree and Bill Prior. 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a, ThA ame October 26, 1929 Billboard 2 —J" o———— ‘Repertoire Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Sf — Earle Newton Denies Report Earle Newton, owner and manager of the Earle Newton Players, now showing thru Georgia, in a communication to the rep. desk, states that he has no inten- tion of putting out a one-nighter under canvas thru the South this winter, as re- cently reported. “I have all I can do to keep the show I have out,” Newton writes. “My plans for the winter months are undecided. With the high licenses and the demand for free tickets growing, the tent-show game is getting to be a problem. My business has been only fair this season, in spite of the fact that I have strength- ened the show in every way.” Mae Edwards Players To Play in Halifax HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. 19—The Mae Edwards Players, who have been playing two-day to week stands in the maritime provinces, are slated to begin an indefi- nite engagement in this city soon. One of the features of the repertoire organ- ization is a six-piece jazz orchestra. Edna Preston Moving HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. 19—The Edna Preston Players, now showing at the Strand Theater here, are slated to move to the Opera House in St. John, N. B., for a limited run, after which the troupe will begin a tour of the maritime prov- inces in repertoire. Huff-Herring Frame Circle Stock Show KANSAS CITY. Mo., Oct. 19-—A new circle stock company has been formed by Urless Huff and Ira Herring to play the towns thru Kansas and Missouri, opening at Eldorado Springs, Mo., next Monday. The entire cast was furnished by Don Melrose. LaClede-Dalton Co. Ends 31 Weeks’ Run Amy and Lou LaClede and Pat Dalton closed their LaClede & Dalton Show at Macon, Miss., October 12 after a season of 31 weeks thru Mississippi and Louisi- ana. The LaCledes have come to their home in Cincinnati, where they expect to remain for at least a month, and Pat Dalton has joined his brother in St. Joseph, Mo. In a visit to the rep. desk last week the LaCledes reported that altho the show did not make a million, all connected with it made a good living. Louisiana, they stated, was very good, but business in Mississippi was pitiful. Ettinger Completes 54th Year in Game KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 19.—Hugh Ettinger, of Mutt and Jeff and Bringing Up Father fame, closed his show last week at Tonganoxie, Kan., after a season of 23 weeks, thus completing his 54th year in the show business. Ettinger first trouped in 1875, when he played little Heinrich in Rip Van Winkle. IT IS REPORTED that the Belle Barchus Players, R. W. Todd, manager, will shortly conclude their stock the Utahna Theater, Coshocton, O run at BILLY (RED) GUTHRIE, who is associated with M. R. Tilton in the operation of the Tilton-Guthrie Play- ers, who closed a successful tent tour thru lowa recently. W. S. Harkins Plans Tour of West Indies ST. JOHN, N. B., Oct. 19.—W. S. Har- kins, who for more than 40 years has operated dramatic repertoire companies in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, is organizing a company to tour the West Indies and Cuba this winter. Harkins toured the West Indies with his own company several years ago. He is one of the oldest repertoire showmen in Canada. AL H. Miller Ends Season in Georgia DA*“VSON, Ga., Oct. 19.—Al H. Miller’s vaudeville and picture show. playing under canvas, will conclude its canvas season here tonight and all equipment will be stored in the show's winter quar- ters in this city. The Miller company has been playing three-day and week stands thru this State. The show is completely motorized. After a brief vacation Manager Miller will reorganize his company for a string of return dates thru Florida this winter. He reports that the present season was a satisfactory one despite the fact that the show encountered considerable inclement weather during the spring and summer months. In the Miller roster were the Miller Family of Magicians, five in all; James C. Beard, black-face comic: Jack Griffen, aerialist; Logan Miller and wife. special- ties; Wesley Prescott, piano; Fred Kauf- man and wife, mechanical doll and escapes, and Danny Bozeman, props. GOLD SEAL PLAYERS INAUGURATE SEASON CORNELL, Wis., Oct. 19. — The Gold Seal Players opened their fall and winter season at Crescent Hall here last week to highly satisfactory business. The initial offering was Zip Went the Paint. The show is under the management of C. R. Glover, and the rest of the lineup includes Jimmie Tucker, comedy; Frank Zois, Edna Tucker, Madame Glovette and Eddie Marr. The show carries a four- piece orchestra and all members do spe- cialties. Kansas City Ripples KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 19.—Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and their son are in the city, having returned from the Texas Panhandle. The son will attend school here. MRS. RUBE LEONARD, mother of Ada and Frances Leonard, has joined the Weaver Brothers’ vaudeville act. Frances and Ada are attending St. Mary’s Acad- emy at Marshall, Mo. J. HAROLD JOHNSON and Billy Dur- kin have arrived in the city from the Coast. GEORGE C. FRAZIER, who played Tom with the Harrington Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company, has returned here after the closing of the show in Olathe, Kan. Frazier is temporarily with the Rock Island News Company, out of this city. MR. AND MRS. FRANK ELLIS are in town. Frank is a well-known producer. SYANLEY KANE has closed with the Smith-Dubinsky Show. EARL THOMAS and wife have closed with the Hillman Show. THE MYERS SISTERS, who closed re- cently with Justus-Romain, are now at their home in Omaha. PAUL CAMPBELL has Bybee Players in Kansas. CLAUS AND RADCLIFFE are in Kan- sas City, having closed with the Gould Players in Michigan recently. FRANK AND BESSIE CRANDALL ar- rived here recently from the South, where they closed their tent rep. season. Frank is now producing at the Lyric Theater, this city. VERA RENO has closed with the Ralph Moody Show and is now in the city. BILL FEENEY and wife arrived in the city this week. CHARLES RUMMEL is reported to have been seen about town. joined the LESTER AYERS, who recently came into the city for a rest after closing with the H: B. Marshall Players, isn't getting much rest. When last seen Lester was connecting the stove in his apartment. L. RAYMOND COX, who left here sev- eral weeks ago, has returned to the city to join the Oberfelder-Ketcham Plavers at the Orpheum Theater, this city. Cox advised that the Berkley Players, with whom he had been connected, closed recently. REPORTS HAVE REACHED us that Edgar Jones is sick in Ellis, Kan. JERRY BRUCE and wife have closed with Hila Morgan Players. EMIL OLSEN closed recently with the Hillman Stock Company, and was a re- cent arrival here. LOIS MASON closed with Donegan Players, and left immediately for her home in Natchez, Miss. ARTHUR HUGHES has closed with Ralph Moody Show. LA DEMA CORY its on her way to Kan- sas City, after closing with Bowser's Comedians. MR. AND MRS. JERRY DEAN are in the city, having closed recently with the Jerry Thornton Players. STANLEY E. KING its in the city. He closec recently with Dubinsky Stock Company BURKE AND BURKE, prominent rep. team, have joined the Arthur Names Stock Company. FRANK BARRY, who closed with the Justus-Romain Company in Nebraska, is now playing with a dance orchestra in Revenna, Neb. VENARD BROCK, Eastern repertoire comedian, is reported to be in the city JOE LEE and wife. Eleanor McCracken, have closed with the Ed Williams Show, and are now resting in St. Louis. L Leading Man Makes Long Trip by Horse George Amesbury, who was leading man with the Walter Savidge Players thru Nebraska and South Dakota the past summer season, has just com- pleted the feat of riding on horseback from Wahoo, Neb., to Chicago, a dis- tance of 582 miles. He made the trip in 15 days. While playing in Rapid City, S. D., with the Savidge Players this summer Amesbury was presented With a regis- tered saddle horse by A. E. Hinman, owner of a 4,000-acre ranch in South Dakota. Amesbury carried the horse with him until the show closed in Wahoo, Neb., September 28 and when- ever possible made the jumps on horseback. He started the ride to Chicago shortly after the season ended, his only compensation being the “kick” that he got out of the venture. He will rest in the Windy City for a while preparatory to continuing on to Detroit, where he expects to spenc some time this winter. Horsemen who examined the horse after the long ride termed its condition excel- lent. Rep. Tattles TERRY'S TOM SHOW closed its sea- son at Ashton, IIl., October 12 and the outfit has been stored at Aurora, III. FRANK H. THOMPSON’S tent-show company wound up the season recently at Holy Cross, Ia. Al equipment has been placed in storage at Aurora, III. LEO A. THOMPSON Tent Show has finished its Iowa dates and is now en route in Texas. THE ROSTER of the Hugo Players No. 2 Company at the time of the show's closing recehtly included Will Reuben Ferns, Avis Ferns, Margaret Dahlman, Claire DeGraw, Eugene H. Bradley, Gene Dewey, Victor Morgan, Arthur Porter, Larry Garrett, Jack Davies, Dan Mundy, Fred Vincore and Ruth Garrett. COL. AND W. I. SWAIN stopped over in St. Louis for a few days last week, en route to Kansas City, Mo. They report a good season with their repertoire show. THE ARLIE MARKS PLAYERS, who have been playing in Canadian territory for the last eight years, are contemplat- ing a trip to the West Coast of Canada. JANE ALDWORTH and Percival Dean are recent additions to the company — at the Empire Theater, Toronto, t. HARRY F. MILLER’S SHOW is at present touring thru Texas to good re- sults. Manager Miller has made several changes in his cast recently. HARLEY SADLER and his Own Show continue to pull in the crowds in their established territory thru the Lone Star State. The Harley organization, long a prime favorite in that section, seems to be going over bigger than ever this sea- son. And if you have ever seen one of his performances, you'll understand the reason why. EDWIN SOUTHERS, veteran trouper. visited Jacksonville, Fla., recently after an absence of 20 years. While there Southers was a guest of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Lazone, formerly of the Original Williams Stock Company, which made its final bow in the tent-show field @ aig Pam bee yal a aa ee oy ae Sa ged se ee ae PAT ty gv he - : : © 4 's . al 7 + eo. - 7 . 7 a —— LE el | ssn —_—- OO LE — — —————— ZT 60Orti‘(éitsas ee ee ee . _ a a ——s) me — : ae a Poe a . 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\ttle more than a year ago. Southers yed Jacksonville 20 years ago as @ ember of the Southers-Price Theat- 1] Company. WILL REUBEN FERNS and Avis Ferns ently closed their second season with Harry Hugo Players No. 2 and are at present located in Omaha. They report that the Hugo organization enjoyed big business the past summer, suffered no blowdowns and everything moved along moothly. The company played all royalty bills and was 100 per cent Equity. LITTLE OLLIE LOCKTEE, one of the mascots on “Skeeter” Kell’s Comedians, celebrated his fourth birthday on the show recently. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie (Skeeter) Kell, Little L. E. (Skeeter) Kell, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Chagnon, Bess Lee Tibbles, Miss Jackson and Lucelia and Gus Locktee. Little Ollie was the recipient of many handsome gifts, including a diamond ring from Little “Skeeter”. “SLATS” BENTON and his Kansas City Revelers Orchestra, who recently closed a long season with the L. B. Wesselman Show, are now making their headquarters in Buffalo, Okla., playing dances in the surrounding territory. In the combina- tion are Ory Masters, William Slopansky, Roceo Lopitino, Paul Bear and “Slats” Benton. BILLY ADRIAN LEE, until recently with the Neale Helvey Show, is now di- recting the McOwen Stock Company, which next week begins a stock run at the Crawford Theater, Wichita, Kan. J. FRANK MARLOWE is now working with the Gordinier Stock Company, Clyde Gordinier, manager, in stock at the Pantages Theater, Edmonton, Alta. THE PAUL ENGLISH PLAYERS are at present showing to fair business thru Mississippi. Ward Stephens is a recent addition to the cast. BUCK AND UNA HOWARD are still with the William F. Lewis Company, playing rotary stock thru Nebraska and Colorado. MR. AND MRS. GEORGE WALSH have just wound up a three-year engagement with the Fred Brunk Show. AL CASMUS, of the well-known rep. team of Al and Sunny Casmus, is now in Birmingham, where he plans to enter another line of business with his brother. MR. AND MRS. HARRY HUGO, who recently closed their two tent-theater companies, are contemplating a trip to the West Coast this winter. GEORGE AND RUBY CORWIN write that they have been with the Dick Hen- derson Stock Company in Michigan for the last 10 weeks as the leading team. They report that the show is enjoying g00d business. D. OTTO HITNER will tour thru the South this winter with his Cotton Blos- i, Type-Pictorial OSTERS and- WINDOW CARDS. LOWEST PR PRICES TRIANGLE POSTER . & Pr¢. Co. 2£—Complete Poster Plants—2 ATLANTA, GA. PHILA., PA. Wanted Quick General Business Team Man doubling Band, I bone preferred Must do Specialties Also P Player doubling Brass. Wire, don't write, ‘ating age and lowest winter salory, as you get how going South Charles. 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The company last week played the Royal Theater at Carrollton, Mo., and scored a decided hit. Last Thursday’s’ Carrollton Daily Democrat stated in part: “For more than an hour Wednesday the traffic in front of the Royal Theater was at a stand- still, due to the throng which had con- gregated there to secure tickets for the evening performance. Folks who wit- nessed last night’s show were entirely pleased. Billy (Toby) Top was a scream thruout the entire show, and Miss Bowser kept them wondering what she was going to do next. They were assisted by Lodema Corey, Jack Bowser and George Bowser. Flo Thompson stopped the show with her dancing, and Al Rock was heard in two pleasing ballads, assisted by Lulu Neth- away at the piano.” In a note to the rep. desk, Manager Bowser states that the show had some very good dates for the tent run. “The territory in Iowa, however, was spotty,” Bowser says, “and after trying four weeks of three-day stands, while we were re- organizing, we are 2ff that policy for this territory at least. Our show has been clicking, and business has been building up steadily after the first, so, naturally, week stands are the best—if you have the show. Crops in Missouri have been poor for the most part, so we are return- ing to Iowa after another week in - souri.” NEW TURNS——— (Continued from page 15) Rerle-ing Hot Dancers”, live up to their steaming name with Tiller-like and pre- cision routines. The names of the spe- cialty people, announced by Berle, were indistinctly heard, due to the size of the house and also to laugh interrup- tions. Unit carries numerous elaborate settings and gorgeous costumes, and the ensemble work is worthy of a Broadway production director. Singing and dancing predominates thruout the offering, with the ever-ready Berle injecting copious gobs of comedy relief in the form of hokum and sure- fire monologistic bits, including a com- mendable imitation of Eddie Cantor. A film trailer, announcing the revue, pre- pares the audience for what is forth- coming. Berle follows with m. c., gag- ging on modernism and introduces the theme song of the offering. Get Hot, which the 12 Berle-ing Hot Dancers step to each set of four girls costumed in shorts of harmonized colors from white to black. A short blackout sketch, of which there are several in the unit, pro- voked many laughs, with its lines adapted from theater program advertis- ing. Viola Evans, diminutive blues singer, puts over Do, Do Something to good results, followed by an aeroplane- motif adagio trio with sensational cra- dies, throws and holds. A session of hokum by Berle and two stooges, with the assistance of a pudgy bulldog, brought convulsive laughter with bur- lesqued acrobatics. The 12 girls in color- ful form-revealing shorts offer a period of fast precision routines to big results. A statuesque blond in crinoline hoop- skirt costume offers a weak-voiced sing- ing of At the End of the Road, with interspersed fiddle playing A mirth- packed blackout sketch, with Berle as a tough Mexican hombre, a peon black- guard assistant and a captive American girl, precedes an interim of whirlwind balancing and tumbling feats by the Pasquali Brothers, who were spotted with the Berle unit for this week's bill here and registered a decisive show-stop. Berle, in his Mex. outfit, clowns and warbles a parodied medley of song titles in story form to heavy applause, followed by a monologistic session of gags. He sings My Wife Is on a Diet, interpolating with dance steps which might be classed is &@ buck and wing shuffle. Making up in blackface on stage, Berle does an imitation of Eddie Cantor with She’s Got It and leading in the finale theme song, Get Hot, in which the ensemble all do specialties. Vocifetous and prolonged ap- plause after nearly one hour of enter- tainment. One of the few unit-type shows we can heartily recommend. Cc. G. B. Hatt and Herman Reviewed at Keith’s Hamilton. Style— Trampoline novelty. Setting—In one and full stage (special). Time—Seven min- utes. With a routine of singing and comedy trampoline bounces, Hatt and Herman, mixed duo whose billing does not specify which is which, raise the appeal of cata- pulted mid-air twists and flips to a high standard. Each possesses winning per- sonalities. and their offering is staged in a manner designed to get the most out of a conventional style act. The girl is a clever blues warbler and puts over one number to good results. Grotesque caricatured figures, appliqued on burlap- covered flat pieces in weird bouncing postures, form the box-set background for this clever trampoline act. Girl warbles opening number in “one”, I'd Call My Day Complete, interrupted by her partner, in the role of a dumb stagehand, who raises the curtain to dis- close the trampoline. Follows prelimi- nary chatter on reducing, with inter- spersed bouncing by the girl and the goofy stagehand. A number of flips and rolls pulled good hands at this show, with the man doing most of the difficult stunts to the girl’s rapid-fire chatter. Faked mandolin playing in midair fared well on laughs and applause. Series of high bounces and head dives brought vociferous applause at the finish. Okay for the family-time houses. C. G. B. Moss and Frye, Reviewed at the Palace. Style—Black- face comedy and singing. Setting—In one. Time—Seventeen minutes. The years will roll on, but Moss and Prye will never be an old act. How can they be when they have new and even more delectable material, new pieces of business and new songs every time one catches them? Coming to think of it, there are a surprisingly few of the com- edy acts left formerly using the same business and pulling the same gags season afier season. Those that are left have seen the light: apparently they hearkened to Victor Moore's injunction —and preferred to stay out of the woods. Moss and Frye on this occasion were as fresh and snappy in every which way is when they started ‘fore the war. Their carefully planned pieces of verbal ab- surdity went over for a smash at each and every try, and Frye’s equilibristic experiments seemed none the less amus- ing. We can’t count his imitators on both hands and feet. There are more dusky teams aping the Moss and Frye style this day than RKO can accommo- date in its houses in the next 10 years. That's one of vaudeville’s troubles from the actors’ side of the fence Vaudeville will always give a hearty welcome to this team. Theirs is a d of character comedy that is faith ful to its type, and low-down comedy that obeys its own peculiar rules is worth more in the bulk of: available vaude. time than a shipload of Beatrice Lillies and Jack Bennys. Grieves us to Say it, but ‘tis the gospel truth. Keep on changing your act. Messrs. Moss and Frye. It’s faithful souls like you who make us feel that the Lawsy still smiles on Old Man Vaudeville. Ei E. &. . October 26, 1929 31 ZANE COBURN PLAYS LOW ROYALTY. One Set. Plenty Comedy. Send for Catalog. 437 Gibraltar Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. LOW Stuer PRINTING Ate ag CURTISS, Continental, Ohio Ha-teta Get Our Prices on Heralds, Tonighters, etc. E. L. PAUL PLAY CO. Coates House, KANSAS CITY, MO. 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Octoher 26, 1929 Billboard a ©abloids Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Lewis Plans Several Tabs. J. ¥. Lewis, veteran tab. manager and producer, who last season had one of the Hal Hoyt attractions over the Gus Sun Time, will this season put out sev- eral musical comedy tabs. thru the Southwest. His Gypsy Strollers Company, which recently concluded a tour of the fairs for the Barnes & Carruthers office, Chi- cago, opened last week for Publix at the D-I Theater, Amarillo, Tex., and will tour the Publix houses thru the Lone Star State. A No. 2 company, the International Revue, is scheduled to begin a tour of the Southwest shortly, and a No. 3 show will begin a winter’s run soon at the El Fenix Airdome, Corpus Christi, Tex., where Lewis also intends to open an office and a night club. He also is nego- tiating to take over an airdome in San Antonio. The roster of Gypsy Strollers Company is made up of James Y. Lewis, manager and owner; Conrad Hipp, producer, bari- tone and first comic; William Simpson, musical director; Mack Ferguson, straights and lead singer; “Fat” Haugh- ton, characters and tenor; Fred Caudle, general business and bass; Buck Schworm, bits and specialties; Edna Troutman, prima donna; Jennie Frazer, soubret, and Kate Haughton, characters. The chorines are May Summerville, Belva Williams, Dixie Williams, Bessie Hipp, Leona Way, May Hart, Kate Jen- nings and Meryl Reed. HI HATTERS OPEN RUN IN BROOKLYN BROOKLYN, Oct. 19.—Cress Hillary and his Hi Hatters, the first of a series of tabs. which Mario Pranno plans to put out this season, opened at the Myrtle Theater here Thursday night for an in- definite engagement. In the cast supporting Hillary are Ethel Lee, Winifred Earle, Sonny Brown, Al Pisoni, Lucille French, and @ snappy chorus. Mary Farrell Recovering Dainty Mary Farrell, who in the past has been featured with a number of the well-known miniature musical tabs., is confined in the Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, where she recently underwent an operation for an infected kidney. The operation was a success and Miss Farrell is slowly recovering, but it will be several weeks before she will be able to leave the hospital. Knight & Sullivan As Added Feature Babe Knight and Mickey Sullivan, sing- ing, dancing and musical specialists, un- til recently with Billy Leicht’s Teddy Bear Girls, in stock at the Princess Thea- ter, Youngstown, O., are now working as an added attraction at the Academy, Pittsburgh, Mutual burlesque house, and doubling each night after the show at the Delmont night club, that city. The girls, who for a long period were a big feature with the Leicht show, are delighted with their new location, and in a communication to the tab. desk, state that they are making more “dough” than ever before. They are carded to remain at the Academy for at least two weeks. =e. BOBBIE (MULLARKEY) CROOM, formerly ingenue-soubret with various musical tabloid attractions, and who has just joined the “Broadway Revue” on the Mutual Wheel, after a season of club work in and around Pitts- burgh. Miss Croom and her husband also formerly had their own tab. at- tractions on the road. Cal LeVance Show Plays Cincinnati The Cal LeVance Show, which was or- ganized in Chicago about a month ago, was the attraction in the Cincinnati tab. emporiums last week. Unfortunate- ly it was the weakest of the miniature musicals to stop here so far this season. The weakest link in the chain was the chorus. The girls are a nice-looking lot and fairly well costumed, but dis- played a woeful lack of rehearsal. The opening was sadly crabbed by the girls walking against each other and bawling things up in general. The comedians, Cal LeVance and Carl Stevans, could have scored a heap better with some more modern material. The boys seem capable enough, but it takes no wise theatergoer to determine that the pocket- book bit and the mind-reading gag are old stuff and will no longer roll ‘em in the aisle. Florence Ward worked well on the lines and put several song numbers across in fine fettle. Arthur Ward did well with the straight parts. The spe- cialties offered by the LeVance troupe measure up favorably with any seen here this season. Peggy Ritchie and Billy Messner did several tap routines in fine style and garnered a big hand in re- turn. Jack Erscher drew the heaviest applause of the evening with his work on the piano-accordion. He has a pleas- ing way of working which gets across fine with the crowd. Erscher is the best of the piano-accordion workers we have had the pleasure of seeing here in the last four years. Cal LeVance and Flor- ence Kimball offer a line of chatter which takes fairly well with the crowd Joan Erwin scored fair with an acrobatic dance, as did Alice Kahle with a song number. “Tim" Helrigle played the show in fine shape In the Cal LeVance, roster are C LeVance, comic and manager; Car Stevans, comic; Florence Kimball, donna; Arthur Ward, straights; Ritchie and Billy Messner, Phyliss Mass, toe dancer; specialties; Joana Erwin, “Tim” Helridgle, leader. The chorines are Wanda Wentz. Ione La Rue, Ruth~Lindstrom, Betty Huff, Carrie Delmas, Pat Lewis, Babe Woodall, Nancy Lane and Ethel Ernst. prima Pegey dancers; Jack Erscher, soubret, and Palmer Hines Robbed Palmer Hines, well-known tabloid pro- ducer, and wife were held up by three armed bandits while driving in their automobile near Springfield, O., early Monday morning of last week. The hold-up men, representing themselves as speed officers, ordered Hines to pull up to the side of the road. When Hines stepped from his car, two revolvers were placed against his ribs, and he was or- dered to drive into a side road, where he was relieved of his overcoat, watch and chain and $147 in cash. His wife saved a diamond bracelet by telling the bandits it was of the Woolworth make. The robbers also missed a fox fur, which she had hidden. The stick-up men dis- abled the Hines car and left the victims stranded on the highway. They made their way to the sheriff's home, where they reported the holdup and, inciden- tally, had breakfast with the sheriff and his family later in the morning. Mildred Austin In Eighth Week TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Oct. 19.—The Mildred Austin Musical Stock Company, headed by Mildred Austin, is naw in its eighth week at the Hippodrome Thea- ter and business to date has been satis- factory. At a ladies’ matinee last week Miss Austin and her company played to 2,600 women, Manager J. J. Musselman announces. The company promises to be in Terre Haute for many weeks to come, Blair Camp, who was with the com- pany last season, has joined again and is now directing the Mildred Austin Harmony Four. Robert White, of the White Trio, also is back with the show and is serving as stage manager Miss Austin is feeling fine again after her long illness and is now doing the leads in everv bill, as well as directing them. J. J. Musselman, house manager, has engaged Charles Palmer as scenic artist, and he is turning out some good work, while Charles Marshall, carpenter, is building faster than Palmer can paint Tom Fiddler is handling the property end and has just landed some antique furniture that money can’t buy, having borrowed it from one of the oldest families in Terre Haute. ST. CLAIRS RETURN TO LYRIC, DALLAS DALLAS, Tex., Oct. 19.— After an absence of four years Walter and Red St. Clair have returned to the Lyric Theater with their company for an in- definite stay. The first week's business was highly satisfactory. H. L. Young- blood, Lyric manager, has had the house completely renovated and redecorated, and all the scenery has been repainted. Included in the St. Clair cast are William Harney, general business; Jimmy Hewitt, comedy; Paul Martin, leads and characters; Jack Alton, specialties; Alice Williams, ingenue; Altha Harney, sou- bret; Lois Mason, leads; Walter (Bozo) St. Clair, producing comedian, and “Red” St. Clair, featured blues singer and characters. Benny Levy is musical director. GLADYS LEDBETER and Dotty Kinz- ler have just closed a pleasant six weeks’ engagement with Roy (Bozo) Davis’ Company in S8t. Joseph, Mo., and are planning to go into Chicago. They send regards to all their friends. wu Clifford Lands Indefinite Run HIGH POINT, N. C., Oct. 19.—George Clifford's Pep and Ginger Revue of 14 people has just concluded a three weeks’ run at Wilson, N. C., and next Monday will return to the Orpheum Theater here for an indefinite engagement, following in the Eviston-Williams Players, a 25- people attraction. The Clifford organi- zation played the Orpheum here eight weeks ago and registered solidly. The roster of the company remains the same as when the show was organ- ired, with the exception of the musical director and two choristers. Charley (Joy) Gramlich is still holding down the first comedy, assisted by Newton Ross. Frank Nolan is doing juveniles and George Clifford, straights. Clara Dawn is soubret. The show has lost only nine days in more than a year, and is booked solid until after the first of the year, Manager Clifford announces. Desmond’s Revue Finds South Good Desmond's New York Roof Garden Re- vue, featuring Holly and Bud Desmond, are now in their 14th week in the South, and, according to L. Desmond, manager. the show has not had a layoff in all that time. Manager Desmond expects to take his company into New Orleans soon, for an all-winter’s stock run. In the Desmond lineup this season are Holly Desmond, Ethel Desmond, Imogine Allen, Dorothy Stubery, Anna Baker, Eula Martin, Daisy Parting, May Joyce, Bud Desmond, Lee Daenitz, Bob Phelps, Art Remsen, Martin Scraggs, B. G. Scott and L. Desmond. BE A BOOSTER FOR MILT SCHUSTER Managers, send in attres for Weekly At Liberty 36 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill. WANTED MUSICAL COMEDY PEOPLE Tn all lines. Musicians who double, Chorus Girls If you booze don't answer. Week October 21 to 26. MANAGER DESMOND’S WN. Y ~w 4 GAR- DEN REVUE. Webb Theatre, Gastonia, c A NEW BITBOOK READY The first of every month. $1.00 Each Larg- est collection of material in America FREE LIST. PASSAR & LEVWVIS Suite 410, 145 W, 45th Street, NEW YORK. PRODUCERS—COMICS Large pew Bit and Blackout Book, containing » brand-new Comedy Scenes, just out. Price, $3.00, Money back if mot as represented. 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Tab. Notes CLIFF BLANCHARD, formerly come- dian with the Clark Sisters’ Revue and for the last several seasons in vaudeville, writes in to say that he will go into rehearsals this week with a four-people skit entitled What a Woman. “A route, ef course, is another question,” Cliff pens. “One is lucky nowadays to get a showing. It’s getting so bad around New York that actors are wearing ‘fright wigs’ to try to scare bookers into even a break-in date.” Blanchard states that he met Mrs. Clark and the three Clark Sisters in Boston last week, where they played the Gayety Theater. They are doing fine, Cliff infoes. MILDRED AUSTIN and her Musical Stock Company are now in their sixth week at the Hippodrome, Terre Haute, Ind. Business is holding up well, ac- cording to reports. WURLD AND URTH, formerly Queen and King, closed recently with Doc M. Irving’s Prineess Yvonne Company and have gone into Erie, Pa., where they will work in stock burlesque at the Park Theater. DRANE WALTERS, comedian and master of ceremonies, was an arrival in Cincinnati last week from Chicago. Drane came into the Queen City for a visit with his wife, who is now working with Max Fields’ Kuddling Kuties Com- pany on the Mutual Wheel, which last week played the Empress, Cincinnati. Walters will remain in Cincinnati for a short time, playing the Morris Jones houses. The dapper Drane is patroling the beat at Ninth and Vine streets, the 47th and Broadway of Cincinnati. THE Cus AN REVUE, now playing at the Broadway Theater, Butte, Mont., will shortly move into the Sundial Thea- ter, Anaconda, Mont., for an indefinite stay. Al Nadeau is manager of the latter house. JAY F. McGEE, well known in the Middle West as a tab. producer, has just closed a 75 weeks’ run at the Gem The- ater, Chicago, the house having recently been equipped with talkie machinery. Before opening at the Gem McGee was out of the game for nearly seven years. during which time he operated & night a and vaudeville agency in the Windy ity RECENT PLACEMENTS by the Milt Schuster office, Chicago, include Edith Laverne, with Elmer Wright's Lillian Murray Players; Cooper Vaughn, Harry Cansdale and Edna Wood Miller, wth F. S. Gordon; Max Gruber, Vonciele Elliott and Wallace Nash, with Ensley Barbour, at the Orpheum, Springfield, Mo.; Emily Peck, Betty Saley, Al and Rose Beau- mond and Jackie Jorgensen, with Jack Lamar, in Marion, O.; Eddie Barlow and wife and Bobbie Savage and girl, with the Limie Stilwell Show; Elinor Hite and George Stutzman, with Thad Wilkerson, at the Riviera, Rock Island, Ml.; Jack Shackelton and wife, with the Raynor Lehr Attractions, Carl Clark, manager: Jack Arlington and wife, with Fred Hurley’s Smiling Eyes Company, Frank Maley, manager. JACK LORD and wife have just con- cluded a 20 weeks’ stay at the Jazz The- ater, Denver, and have moved into the Magic Theater, Omaha, for an indefinite engagement. JACK AND GLADYS MASON, who closed seven weeks ago with the Lew Green Show, are now working vaudeville dates in and around Minneapolis and expect to remain in that territory for some time. CHORINE: In answer to your query, want to say that the stock tab. house 'n Indianapolis is the Colonial. The Rialto, Indianapolis, is presenting stock burlesque. PATTY PICKENS, chorister, formerly with Max Golden's Buzzin’ Around Com- pany, closed last Saturday with Hal Hoyt's Facts and Figures of 1929 Com- pany at the Band Box, Springfield, O. Miss Pickens will return to her home, ‘0 West Park avenue, Columbus, O., and will work at a Columbus night club for ‘he balance of the fall and winter mason SLIM" VERMONT is handling the comedy on Ross Lewis’ Radio Dolls Com- Billboard Claridge Hotel: J. M. BAER, Manager. 1244 N. 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GUS SUN, of the Gus Sun Booking Exchange, Springfield, O., will leave shortly for an extended hunting trip in Arkansas. MARCAN AND MEREDITH opened a stock engagement with the 14-people tab. in Fort Dodge, Ia., last Saturday. BYRON GOSH, Philadelphia booker, well known in tab. circles, has promoted a triple benefit for the I. A. T. S. E., the’ A. F. of M. and the Eagles’ lodges of Bridgeport, N. J. The affair is being held in the Eagles’ Auditorium in the latter city this week, with the Hi-Hatters Revue, a new 14-people tab., as the fea- ture attraction. A 15-piece orchestra and several vaudeville acts also are on the bill. PAT GALLAGHER, comedian with Henry Prather’s Honeymoon, Ltd., Com- pany, writing from Mississippi, says that the State is a wonderful place to come from, and that the show is coming from it very soon. “While the show is doing nicely, we would like just as well to be up North, laying off,” Pat pens. The Mis- sissippi folks were given a treat last week, when Pat for the first time, sport- ed his new store teeth. He admits the new molars have increased his good looks 100 per cent, which isn’t so much at that. JIMMY STINE, bass singer and straight man, breezed into Cincinnati last week, after a fortnight's absence. ROY BURGESS—Communicate imme- diately with Mrs. Ruby Burgess, P. O. Box 1001, Oklahoma City, Okla. Your brother, Horace, passed away recently with tuberculosis. MARY ERNST, chorister, who closed recently at the Music Hall, St. Louis, has joined Hal Hoyt’s Company, in stock at the Band Box, Springfield, O. —~ Dancer Sues for $100,000 ALBANY, N. Y., Oct. 21.—A suit for %100,000 damages, brought last Decem- ber against the owners of Troy Music Hall by Georgetta Urrutia, Spanish dancer, will go to trial in the Brooklyn Supreme Court today. Miss Urretia was injured while giving a performance. 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34. October 26, 1929 Billboard & J | i! “Burlesque Conducted by ALFRED NELSON—Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York ; -s Herk Books Another House Jules*Leventhal and His M. B. A. Associates Lease Steinway Theater, Astoria I. H. Herk, president and general manager of the Mutual Burlesque Association, engineered the addition of another house to the circuit that preassures its further expansion on Long Island. The house is the Steinway Theater, situated at Broadway and Steinway avenue, in the heart of Astoria. conveniently It is a cozy. comfortable house of 1,000 seats, but a limited stage that can be enlarged if the patronage of burlesque is sufficiently profitable to warrant the renovation. and from daily reports to the M. B. A. the patronage has been far beyond the ex- pectations of the promoters, who selected one of Joe Catalano’s shows for the opening presentation. A review of which follows. FLAPPER FOLLIES —With— LOLA PIERCE AND JACK MONTAGUE Production selected and presentation staged by Gus Flaig. Numbers by Billy Koud. Presented by Joe Catalano, at the Steinway Theater, Astoria, L. I., week of October 14. CAST — Lola Pierce, Jack (Tramp) Montague, Jack (Tiny) Fuller, Earl Root, George Stella, Gus Flaig, Madge Vin- cent, Billie LaMont, Peggy White, Lotta Lee andthe Dale Sisters. PRODUCTION—Curtailed in its pres- entation at the Steinway, due to the smallness of the stage, the big scenes being the interior of a Spanish cafe that Was artistically realistic, a tropical scene and a garden set, with lighting effects apropos to the scenes, supple- mented by gorgecus gowns and chic costumes for feminine principals and chorus, classy and comedy clothes for the masculines, the costumes of Miss Pierce changed for her every reappear- ance being costly, classy and decidedly bizarre. PRESENTATION — A series of serio- comic sketches, comedy bits, dialogs, spe- cialties, novel ensemble numbers and posing models tableaux. Producer Flaig’s conception of service a la theater and Black Pedro were classics of burlesque comedy. CHARACTERIZATIONS Lola Pierce, featured fem. endowed ty nature with a Spanish type of beauty, jet black hair, hypnotizing eyes, an in- fectious smile, a petite, slender, sym- metrical form, a sweetly modulated sing- ing voice and an evidently inherited talent that has been fully developed into that of an accomplished dancer, with a series of routines, distinguished by her characterization of a Hawaiian native dancer, has had no equal in burlesque, while her Spanish dance was as realistic as it was artistic. As a ragged newsboy singing Nobody Cares, Lola sang with a sentimental, emotional, dramatic interpretation and portrayal that has few, if any, equals in burlesque, and is a preassurance of her rapid graduation onto Broadway. Jack (Tramp) Montague, featured comic, with his semi-bald wigged head, modified Bozo putty nose, apparently toothless mugging and talking eyes, makes frequent changes of comedy clothes that in themselves are laugh- getters extraordinary. Add to that his humorous delivery of lines, eccentric mannerism and funny antics, we found in him an ‘mprovement over all previous performances. His clever camouflaging of double entendre was that of an accom- plished actor, supplementing with parody singing that fully merited the applause given singer and song. Jack (Tiny) Fuller, an over-fat fellow, as a nance waiter in the opening cabaret scehe, evidenced that he had a lot to offer a la burlesque, and what he did with his one-tooth facial registrations and frequent changes of comedy clothes later in the presentation makes the team of Montague and Puller one that’s hard to follow, for their eompetitive yet con- genial co-operation kept the audience in a continuous roar of laughter and ap- plause. Fuller’s hoofing went over for a wow. Earl Root. a _ classy-clothed, clear- dictioned, aggressive straight man, kept the comics coming and going at a rapid pace, supplementing as a characterized cop and other characters, likewise as a Singer in leading numbers and as a singer and dancer in a specialty with Billie LaMont. George Stella, characterizing a black- mustached wop, was effective in several scenes, working the piano in front, acccrdion in back, “all right” bit with Montague, again as a witness in a court scene and as an eccentric characterized dancer in a specialty. In a classy- clothed dancing specialty he gave an artistic impersonation of Pete Burns punching the bag, and George White, of Scandals fame, in his dancing specialty. Gus Flaig, as the glad-hand-shaking master of ceremonies on the front of the house in tux. attire as manager of com- pany in the first part of the show, gave way to Flaig, the old-time serio-comic actor in the second part of the show as Black Pedro, the man-killing Spaniard. Madge Vincent, a pleasingly plump, titian-tinted ingenue prima donna, with a melodious voluminous singing voice, led her numbers effectively and was equally effective as a talking woman in a series of scenes. Her singing of When Dreams Come True, Garden in the Rain and later Rita in the Spanish scene fully entitled her to the appellation prima donna, as she gave the Spanish scene the aspect of light opera. Billie LaMont, a short-ringleted blonde with a pleasing personality, was effective in scenes, and far more effective as a vivacious singing and dancing soubret in leading numbers, and in a singing and dancing specialty with Straight Root. Peggy White, a marcelled blond soubret, didn’t have much to do, but took ad- vantage of the few opportunities to make good as singer and nifty dancing soubret with a modelesque form that was an eye filler. Dale Sisters, personally attractive blonde and brunet in a singing and dancing specialty, fully merited their repeated encores. Anna Smith, a pretty, petite brunet, is evidently understudying Lola, for Anna bears a slight resemblance to Lola per- sonally and evidences the ambition to follow in her footsteps as a flirty-eyed captivator of the customers, with an ingratiating ever-present smile, sweet singing voice and vivacious dancing, and We .erein predict her rapid advancement. Anna’s introduction of Col. Gecrge U. Harvey, president of Queensboro, in- dicates dramatic ability par excellence. CHORUS—After seeing Ed J. Ryan’s choristers in Girls From the Follies, we thought there couldn’t and wouldn’t be any more like them on the circuit, but after seeing and hearing the choristers in Flapper Follies we are inclined to believe that Ryan and Catalano are running a hot race, for Catalano has a bevy of youthful beauties that sing in harmony and dance in unison a la Tiller, Hawalian and Spanish. » COMMENT When Jules Leventhal, the progressive theatrical promoter, put Hoboken on the theatrical map, made Union City and Bridgeport coaling stations, we con- cluded that he would stop at that, and when we heard that he and his M. B. A. associates had taken over the Steinway Theater, Astoria, for circuit show pres- entations, we concluded that Jaunty Jules had picked a jinx, but not so, for on its opening Monday the house was filled to capacity with patrons and patronesses, the fems evidencing their pleasure by hysterical laughter at lines and actions apparently new to them, especially the cleverly camouflaged dou- ble entendre of the comics, which was only equaled by their repeated encores, for the singers and their songs and the daintily conceived conception of Lola in her spotlighted parade of her aacr- able personality, in which she finally exited leaving her delighted admirers clamcring for more. After sitting thri!’ many and varied burlesque presentations to regular bur- lesque customers it was a relief for this reviewer to sit in on a presentation that gave such evident pleasure to so many feminine patrons. Col. George U. Harvey, president of Queensboro, in an address to the au- dience, commended the Mutual Bur- lesque Association highly for bringing burlesque to Astoria.—NELSE. Barger Seeks Another Burlesque House in Chi. CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—N. S. Barger, man- ager of the Academy Theater on Halsted street, has done so well with that house that he is seeking another theater here to install a stock burlesque company. At the present time he is dickering for the old Midway Theater, at 63d and Cottage Grove avenue. Changes on Circuit South Bend, Ind.—Blackstone Theater closed as a Mutual house October 12, due to unprofitable patronage, thereby causi a week layoff of Whoopee Girls and subsequent shows until another town can be booked. Pretty Babies (circuit) — Murray Semon, former manager of the Black- stone Theater, South Bend, is now man- aging Pretty Babies, succeeding Al Levy. Tabs. for Brooklyn Theater NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Mario Pranno is providing a series of tabs. for the newly organized company at the Myrtle Theater, Brooklyn. The first presenta- tion: Hi Hatters, has a cast featuring Cress Hillary, Ethel Lee and Sonny Brown, supported by Al Pisoni, Winifred rl and Billy White, with a chorus that includes Jean Estella, Loraine Sie- gel, Marie Boley, Lucille French, Vir- ginia Bottone and Helen Morje. The second offering titled Getting Up Steam. Collegians in Conflict ae MONTREAL, Oct. 19. — Al Gauthier, manager of the Gayety Theater, his stage crew and the crew of Red Hots, Mutual Circuit show, repulsed an on- slaught of 300 collegians who rushed the stage near the finale of the perform- ance. Several arrests were made of students. Placements Milt Schuster Agency, Chicago, has made placements, viz.: Tempters (cir- cuit), Betty Queen; Kuddling Kuties (circuit) Nina Vale; Place Theater (stock), New Orleans, Dorothy Akern; Academy Theater (stock), Chicago, Jerry O'Dea; Empress Theater (supplemental), Thelma Lawrence; Radium Queens (cir- cuit), Bobby Whalen’ and wife. Mutual Has No House To Replace South Bend CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—So far no house to replace the Blackstone at South Bend has been obtained by Mutual. Negotia- tions for the Chateau here were started, but fell thru. Makes it sort of tough on the shows under the present conditions. Shows leaving the Empress here go to Gary, which is a 60-40 proposition; then with South Bend out they have a week's lay- off. In all probability another house will be lined up soon. Changes in Casts National Winter Garden (stock), New York—Toots Brown opened October 14 and closed Saturday. Micky Markwood closed Saturday to assist in organizing a stock company for the Dauphine The- ater, New Orleans, in which he will be comic-in-chief.- Russell Trent closing at the same time. Naomi closes Satur- day. Girls From Happyland ee ng Marshall and Rae LeAnse Succeeded Irv- ing Selig and Dorothy Fuller at Hart- ford. Steppe Show (circuit) — Frances Knight, who handed in her notice to close at the Irving Place Theater, New York, Saturday night, lent a willing ear to the concilliatory advice of Howard Burkhardt, the recently appointed man. ager of company, and Frances will con- tinue with company indefinitely. Social Maids (circuit)—Ruth Donald closed at the Casino Theater, Boston. Step On It (circuit)—Loretta Love closes Saturday in Boston, being suc- ceeded by Ruth Donald. Ginger Girls (circuit)—Peggy Gleason closed at Washington due to illness Oriental Girls (circuit) — Joy Moore succeeded Sonia Ashworth at Bridge- rt. Col@mbia Theater (runway), New York —Mary Lee Tucker succeeded Fritzic White Monday. Virginia Jones succeeds Miss Tucker Monday next. Miss Jones was a featured runway fem. at the Co- lumbia last season. Sliding Billy Watson’s Show (circuit) —George Broadhurst is pinch hitting for Sliding Billy Watson due to the Slider suffering from temporary loss of voice that interferes with his perform- ance. Broadhurst will continue as fea- tured comic until the Slider fully re- covers. Added Attractions Charles (Klutz) Country, featured comic, and Matty Ellison, straight man of Whoopee Girls, filled in their lay-off week at Gary, Ind., supplementing Ra- dium Queens, being held over by House Manager George Young by request of his patrons. Teresina, former featured fem. of Ra- dium Queens, now billed as the “Radium Shimmy Marvel", supplemented circuit shows at the Columbia Theater, Cleve- land Nadja is supplementing circuit shows in the Middle West with her “Indian Jazz Strip Dance”, Seen and Heard—ty NELSE PEACHES was unable to appear at the Gayety, Buffalo, last week, because of be- ing suddenly stricken ill in Cleveland. She had to undergo an operation. AL SPIEGEL, manager of the Gayety Theater, .a Mutual Circuit house, and who also operates the Eastman Hotel, Scranton, Pa., was standing in front of the hotel when he saw two auto bandits beating up a neighbor, whereupon the Be. ho ee ae BES as eine ce i cre CP ge ‘ 3 f * ¥ ‘ te . > ° - kos . : = a | i— : ° - : Po _ : * pa th , ~ as ‘ ' = Ry ee ; ; N ca . : Pe gee PS — Jt a ee ns Poe Dt iat yo! fae,
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pugilistie Al took a hand and one of the badly beaten bandits is now in the hoosegow awaiting trial. LESTER MACK, straight man of Ed J. Ryan's Girls From the Follies, suf- fered an attack of appendicitis at Al- bany, and was out of the cast all week, hut recovered sufficiently to rejoin the show at Schenectady }ICHY CRAIG, JR., formerly in bur- lesque, more recently in vaudeville and Rroadway productions, is now at Sara- Lake, where he has taken on 15 pounds due to an ever-increasing appe- tite ROY BUTLER, former producer of stock in New York and Chicago, more recently in the airplane business in Au- gusta, Ga., is suffering from a broken arm, cut head and internal injuries re- ceived in an auto accident. BOOTS RUSH, formerly of vaudeville more recently at the National Winter Garden, is now a full-fledged member of the N. V. A. WASH MARTIN, former manager of Columbia Circult companies and an ac- tive member of the Burlesque Club, now confined in the Clara Barton Hospital, Ios Angeles, will welcome letters from friends. MILDRED FRANKLIN, featured fem. of Hello, Pareeé, was guest of honor at Carrie Finnel’s Cabaret in Covington, Ky., during Hello, Puree’s engagement at the Empress Theater, Cincinnati. FDDIE MILLER, former box-office at- tache of the Grand Theater, Hartford, after several weeks vacationing on Co- lumbia Corner, returned to the Grand, thereby relieving Murray Marcus, who subbed for Miller during his absence SID RANKIN, directing manager of Virginia Jones, has finally persuaded her to close her Chicago engagement and return to the Columbta Theater run- way, New York, to share honors with his other protege, Connie St. Clair. GEORGE SCOVILL, manager of the Billboard 12th Street Theater, Kansas City, playing stock burlesque, left the city last week, accompanied by Ralph Duby, comedian, and his wife, a soubret in the cast, for the Ozark Mountains, where they will spend ten days fishing and hunting. CIRCUIT REVIEW STEP LIVELY GIRLS —with— Elsie Burgere and Harry Bentley Book by Harry Bentley. Numbers by Elsie Burgere. Special music and lyrics by U. Gene Benjamin. Pro- duced and presented by Michel and Bentley at the Columbia Theater week of October 14. CAST—Elsie Burgere, Harry Bentley, George Levy, Jack LeDuc, Johnny Baker. Fd Larry, Cell Sheldon and Muriel Teeters. CHORUS—Evelyn Logan, Anna Mae Thomas, Annabelle Krizman, Gay Deen, Bobbie Hawley, Dorothy Fisher, Billie Michaels, Helene Whitney, Billee Mack, Marian Farnum, Annabell Lee, Jeanne Teeters, Vera Lang, May Scott. Jeanne Finch, Billie Kearns. PRODUJCTION—The usual full-stage sets, silk drapes and pictorial drops, in- cluding a fall of roses a la moving pic- ture and an artistic Southern levee scene with an ensemble of colonial- gowned girls. PRFESENTATION—A _ typical Miche) and Bentley burlesque presentation of familiar scenes, bits. dialogs specialties and novel numbers, including special music and lyrics and a melody of De Sylva, Brown & Henderson's Hits of 1929 staged by Tom Kerr. CHARACTERIZATIONS Elsie Burgere, the featured fem., is another revelation of what a proficient producer can do with undeveloped tal- ent. It is only a few seasons ago that Fisie, a pretty, petite, extremely thin blond, stepped out of line with an in- gratiating, infectious smile to please the patrons. Her charming personality won favor with producers, players and patrons until her own ambition, backed by her man- ager, lec to her special] schooling in sing- ing and dancing and a post-graduate course from a professional physical cul- turist that combined gives to present- day burlesque a feminine principal of youth, beauty, exceptional talent and versatile ability that enables her to work in scenes as'a thoroly trained actress, in bits as a comedienne, specialties as a melodious singer and in dancing routine as a master of the art. Her slender, symmetrical, graceful form in a spot-lighted dancing routine parade of her charming personality, is a credit to her mentor in physical develop- ment, while her infectious ever-present smile is a gift of the gods. Harry Bentley requires no descriptive review of his Dutch characterization or ability to garner laughter and applause for his every line and act, for his clever- ly camouflaged comedy is a standard of burlesque. George Levy, doing a putty-nose modi- fied tramp characterization, has im- proved materially in lines and actions with more aggressiveness than formerly, in all probability due to his comedy blending with Bentley. Jack LeDuc, a classy-clothed, clear- dictioned straight man, fed the comics fast, funny and ably. Johnny Baker enacted several minor roles and distinguished himself admir- ably as a dynamic dancer in singles and a double specialty with Muriel Curtis. Ed Larry also enacted several minor roles, standing out distinctly in black- face as an impersonator of Al Jolson and later as a classy-attired white-face number leader. Cell Sheldon, a statuesque blond in- 35 October 26, 1929 genue prima dopna, worked well in scenes and in leading numbers. Jackie Teeters, a pretty, petite, blond soubret, handled her lines effectively in scenes and put her numbers over with pep, including a nifty dancing routine. Muriel Curtis, a personally attractive brunet with a modelesque form, led sev- eral numbers melodiously and volumi- nously, and distinguished herself admir- ably in leading a Southern plantation singing quartet that included Miss Bur- gere, Messrs. Larry and Baker, blending harmoniously, and again in a specialty with Juvenile Baker that included whirl- wind acrobatic dancing. Chorus for the most part more than usually youthful and personally attrac- tive, with the ability to sing harmony in a series of special numbers and dance in unison vivaciously. COMMENT An old-fashioned burlesque produc- tion and presentation that was greatly handicapped at the Monday matinee by the Playograph showing the final of the world series between the Athletics and the Cubs, thereby holding up the show opening until 4 p.m. and curtailing the presentation. COLUMBIA RUNWAY Connie St. Claire, more personally at- tractive than ever in her bizarre cos- tumes, singing sweetly on runway and dancing dynamically in a real routine on the spot-lighted stage, held up the show as usual. Trixie White. with her infectious smile, put more than her usual pep into her singing, dancing, and spot-lighted parade on stage of her charming per- sonality in stopping the show. Dancing Dolls evidently won on the series, for they put pep aplenty into their combined ensembles with the cir- cuit company and more than their usual pep on runway. NELSE 4 | Theaters Planned ANTIGO, Wis. — Fox Palace Theater has been extensively improved and a new lobby constructed. AUSTIN.—Plans being prepared for @ hotel and theater building to be con- structed for the General Realty Com- pany at a cost of 3850,000. BEN HOLM, Ia.—tThis village, which has only 300 population, will have a motion picture theater. The house is to be built for a group of local merchants, which will operate it under the name of the Community Theater. BUTLER, Mo. — The Fisk Theater is undergoing extensive improvements and refurnishing. Charles L. Fisk is owner and manager. DE KALB, Ill.—Remodeling of the old De Kalb Theater is under way. FORSYTH, Mont.—A 500-seat theater will be erected by A. C. Wolke and Frank Faust on the site of a store for- merly owned by them and which was razed by fire recently. Vitaphone equip- ment will be installed. GALION, O.—The old Royal Theater is to be replaced by a new house which will be built this fall and named the State Theater GREER, 8S. C.—The Rialto Theater, re- cently damaged by fire, is being re- modeled. JOPLIN, Mo.—A new $500,000 theater for Joplin is announced by M. B. Shan- berg, head of the Midland Circuit. The new theater will seat 2,300 when com- pleted, and the house is to be ready for opening within the next six months. LITTLEFIELD, Tex. — Construction of & theater for W. J. Chester begun. MAYSVILLE, O.—Motion picture thea- ter, to cost $15,000, will be built for James O. White. PHILADELPHIA.—Plans are being pre- Pared for two new motion picture the- aters. The first is to be built at 1313 South street and the second at Point Breeze avenue and Oakford street. Irwin T. Catherine, grchitect, is drawing the plans for the former, and L. A. Manfredi the plans for the latter house, of which the Lawstal Company is owner. RICHMOND, Va. — Negotiations are afoot for the erection of a professional building, with a theater on the ground floor, in Church Hil, Richmond suburb. SEATTLE, Wash. — The Blue Mouse Theater, one of the John Hamrick chain, is undergoing repairs and renovations which will cost $50,000. Spanish motif will be featured in the new decorations. The house will be closed for four days, with three shifts of workmen employed, reopening October 18 WILMINGTON, O.—The Murphy The- ater, which was recently purchased by the Fox Corporation, is undergoing ex- tensive alterations and repairs, new seats and other improvements being installed. WOODSIDE, Calif. — Bids have been asked for on a one-story brick theater building here. It will cost in the neigh- borhood of $75,000. YOUNGSTOWN, O.—Construction of a theater by Warner Bros. will start in the spring. Tentative plans have been shown a group of Youngstown business men by Harry Warner. It is said the new play- house will be one of the finest in the country. Theater Openings ANDERSON, Ind.—The Muller-Publix Theater. seating 1,600, to be opened about November 1. The house is equipped for talkies. BISMARCK, S. D. — New Paramount Theater, built for the talking pictures, opened as a popular-price house, with a scale of admission ranging from 10 cents for children’s matinees to a 50-cent top, night. CHICAGO. — The Webster Theater, seating 1,000, was opened Monday by Andrew Cuser, who also operates the Cleveland, a North Side neighborhood house. CHICAGO.—The new Gold Theater at 3411 West Roosevelt road opened October 11 with Vitaphone and Movietone. CHICAGO.—The New Arcadia, a 700- seat house, erected at a cost of $200,000 by John Remijas, opened October 9 with DeForest sound equipment. Remijas also operates the Gaelic Theater at 47th and Western avenue. CHICAGO.—The New Ritz, 2,100-seat house at Roosevelt road and Ridgeland avenue, which has been closed since the inauguration of sound pictures, reopened October 11 practically a new house. It has been taken over by Jacob Lasker & Son, who also operate the Bertha and Music Box theaters here and the Villas Theater in Cicero, and $25,000 has been spent in redecoration and refurnishings. A Western Electric sound system has been installed. DODGE CITY Kan.—The new Dodge Theater opened October 7 with forma! ceremonies. OMAHA.—The third Omaha theater of Publix, the State, opened under the management of Frank V. Kennebeck. WHITING, Ind.—Silverman & Spiegel, operating the Essaness Theater Com- pany, have opened the Hoosier Theater here. The house, owned by Roy Green, has been operated heretofore by Mrs. Margaret Bennett. A Marta is now man- ager. REOPENINGS BEDFORD, Ia. — Rialto Theater re- opened by S. W. Leavitt as a talking picture house. BELMOND, Ia.—The Lyric has been re- opened by George Hake after remodeling which increased capacity BOLTON LANDING, N. Y.—Commu- nity Theater, after improvements, is be- ing reopened as a talking picture house. BRAWLEY, Calif—Ben Arandi’s The- ater has been reopened by Mrs. Maria Cordill. DAYTON, O.—The Strand Theater, a Keith house for the last 14 years, is reopening as a sound picture house un- der Fox control. FORT LEE. N. J.—The Fort Lee The- ater has been reopened by Jack Van Eppe with silent pictures. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Central Theater has been reopened with sound pictures by the Sidney M. Nutt Enter- prises. LOWDEN, Ia. — The Liberty Theater, equipped for general amusements and pictures, has reopened. MARYVILLE, Mo.—The Missouri The- ater reopened with sound pictures. NEW ULM, Minn.—Lyric Theater, mo- tion pictures, has been reopened after remodeling. PELHAM, N. Y.—The Pelham Theater has reopened under the ownership of the Fran-Garr Amusement Company, New York. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis.—The Re- gent Theater has reopened as a talking picture house under the management of M. Mitchell. ST. PAUL.—Capitol Theater, formerly the Venus, has been opened again after being closed for several weeks. The house was entirely remodeled. SALT LAKE CITY.—The Public Play- house has been reopened after remodel- ing and improvements, which cost $50,- 000. SIOUX CITY, la.—The old Royal The- ater, now undergoing remodeling, is an- nounced to reopen November 15 under the management of Roy Duke, represent- ing the Iowa Theater Operating Com- pany, the owner. SYRACUSE, N. Y.—The Savoy Theater is reopening as the New’ Temple with pictures. TOLEDO.—The Coliseum reopened as a talkie theater by James S. Bradley. VINCENNES, Ind. — The Pantheon Theater here has reopened with Adler Lyons as manager. The theater is show- ing three acts of Keith-Orpheum vaude- ville. The installation of sound equip- ment by small theaters in surrounding towns has caused the addition to the entertainment features of the theater. “Dancing ‘Directory LOUIS VECCHIO DANCING, GRACE, POISE, STAGE ARTS. Personal Instruction. 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October 26, 1929 Sioux City Little Theater Names New Director Ushering in a new departure in the Little Theater of Sioux City, Ia., mem- bers of the board of directors recently announced the appointment of John Wray Young, stock company juvenile and director, as professional director of pro- ductions this fall. Mr. Young has just closed a season with a summer stock company in which he was leading man and director to open the season for the Sioux Little Theater. They are to offer 10 productions during the coming season. Five of these are to be Icng plays and five will be one-acts. The Kittredge Players Of New York City The Kittredge Players héid their first meeting of the season on October 9 at the Kittredge Club. Helen V. Barrett, the incoming president, presided. The one-act play presented was In a Balcony, by Browning. The regular fall productions are al- ready in rehearsal. The first play will be The Clean Up. Arthur Fitzgerald, the director, who has been ill all sum- mer, was weteomen back with en- thusiasm. Princeton Cives “The Barker” The Princeton “Theater Intime”, the undergraduate little theater of Prince- ton, N. J., will produce Kenyon Nichol- son’s The Barker during the week of October 28 as the first of six presenta- tions which the organization will offer this year. The cast has already been selected and rehearsals are under way. Joshua Logan, of Shreveport, La., has the role of Nifty Mill, while the other two leading male parts, Chris and Colonel Gowdy, will be taken by James Mason, of Birmingham, Ala., and Alfred Dalrymple* of East Orange, N. J. The two leading feminine roles have been assigned to Mrs. William J. Norton, of Princeton, and to Elizabeth Johnson, a Vassar graduate, who has been appearing with the Univer- sity Players at West Falmouth, Mass. The other two feminine roles will be taken by Mrs. Hoyt Hudson and Mrs. Ledger Wood, both of Princeton. Other mem- bers of the cast,include Robert J. Smith, of Pelham, N. Y¥.; Gerald Morse, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass., and C. W. Root, H. A. Blake and Joseph McCormick. Ohio Theater Workshop Of Cleveland The initial production of the Ohio Theater Workshop, of Cleveland, O., will be Philip Barry’s The Youngest, to be presented November 7 and 8. In the cast are Virginia Beard, Wallace Dickey, Georgine Drazan, Ruth Eichelberger, John Hawley, Walter Issel, Violet Pacileo, Alfred Southwick and Lois Ward. The second presentation will be The Passing of the Third Floor Back early in December. Paul Yaple is directing both plays Varied Sketches in Tampa’s First Year Stark tragedy, subtle satire, romantic omedy and rollicking farce each had its part im the Little Theater of Tampa, Florida’s first season just ended. A host of plays was produced and more than 50 players participated in the varied pro- grams of the past year One of the best productions of the sea- son was Tons of Money, a three-act com- edy, featuring W. J. Skinner. Birmingham Little Theater Seeking Members The Little Theater, of Birmingham, Ala., has been launching a membership drive with much success. The five most salient reasons why one should join the Little Theater, according to A. J. Bowron, membership committee chairman, are: First, the Little Theater is a civic enterprise, open to everyone in Birmingham; second, it offers a wonder- ful entertainment value for the price; third, the interesting people one gets to know by belonging to it; fourth, the pro- auctions themselves are meritorious; fifth, the Little Theater will offer the only opportunity in Birmingham this season to hear legitimate drama. Saint Paul Players Have Fine Season The St. Paul Players, of St. Paul, Minn., are rejoicing in beginning a second season with their affairs in a very healthy state. In May, at the end of the Billboard if Litt By JOSEPHINE “heaters (Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York) M. BENNETT JT, “1 ce L A Very Helpful Questionnaire So many of our readers ask us for sample questionnaires for Little Theater activities, such as membership drives and methods of stimulating new interests, ete., that we are printing an excellent questionnaire prepared by the Hartford Players, of Hartford,Conn. The Hartfcrd Players have been kind enough to grant this permission in the hope that it will be of real help to other Little Theater groups. Hartford Players’ Little Theater HARTFORD, CONN. It would be of much value to the executive committee in making out the dra- matic and business arrangements for the season if you would fill out and return the following blank, indicating by number, in order of your preference, the various activities of the Hartford Players which interest you most. oseees I should like to join the Hartford Players as an Active Member. .-I am interested in attending per- formances of the Players. I desire for the next season to see the following types of plays: psonee Recent Broadway Successes Renee Costume Plays wasek Revivals of the Classics I should be willing to work with the seeeee Actor osbeu Art Director sensed Stage Manager » abun Painter eens Costumer ......-Making Up ionwere Publicity Writer ers Typist or Clerk ... ..Commiitee Worker BaP Librarian ' .One-Act Plays . .Comedy ..Mystery Plays ...New and Untried Plays Hartford Players in the capacity of: ..Player of Small Parts .Scenery Designer . .Carpenter ...Electrician ...-Prompter .. Ticket Seller -House Manager . ~Usher ..»Musician (Name Instrument) . Director of Plays first season, the Little Theater group found itself with a fund of $800 in the treasury, according to a report submitted by Harry Palmer, treasurer. Another source of satisfaction was the announcement of Lindley Hosford, presi- dent, that a fund of good feeling was very evident among the players, due in & large part to the tact and poise of Max- well Sholes, the director. A very successful feature of St. Paul’s Little Theater was the offering of courses tn play writing; play reading and play preduction. The pilay-writing group re- fused to be disbanded, and continued its activities during the summer months. “Peek-a-Boo Lady” For Portland, Ore. The Talma Little Theater, of Portland, will present Peek-a-Boo Lady, by Gall and Carter, for its first farce-comedy of the season. It will also present several performances of Dulcy, Mr. Pim and The Delinquexts. Waco Little Theater Gives “Outward Bound” The Waco Little Theater, of Waco, Tex., opened its season October 25, pre- senting Sutten Vane'’s Outward Bound, with the following cast: Dr. E. A. John- son, Dr. J. R. Harris, Mrs. Martha Fowlkes Haun, Luella Conger Stone, E. D. Burchette, the Rev. Edward Gordon Mul- lin, Mrs. Lester May, Dr. Lee M. Miles and Wendell I. Clawson. Scenery for the production was de- signed and built by Mark Harrison. Alta Wiley had charge of the painting. Tryouts in St. Louis Little Theater One hundred Players’ Guild workers met at a dinner recently to report new season subscribers to the Players’ Guild, of St. Louis, Mo. Tryouts for parts in the first two Players’ Guild dramas of the season followed a system in use by this organization during the last two years, whereby any person desiring to act may have a chance to show what he or she can do. The plays concerned are The Marquise, a comedy, by Noel Coward, and The Twelfth Disciple, a drama, written by Mrs. Ernest Sachs, a St. Louisian. St. Ignatius Players Of San Francisco Written and enacted by amateurs, yet equaling in bcth departments many of the plays which have been offered pro- fessionally, Quien Sabe, from the pen of Dr. Charles D. McGettigan, was pre- sented by the players of St. Ignatius Col- lege. Arthur Goldstein had the role. of Murietta, and Barnard Carr that of Timoteo O'Neill. Carmelita, sweetheart of Timoteo, was played by Kathleen Sharman. Miss Sherman added to her laurels by singing the theme song of the play, Paloma Mia, written by Francisco Vallejo. Fredrica Nestor did splendid work as Jovita O'Neill, and others in the Cast were Andrew Brennon, Marie Rossi, Richard Doyle, Alfonso Tous, George Duffy, Leo Butler, Maurice Jackson, Eugene Sheehan, Arthur Foley, John Chase, Percy McPartland, John Cullen, Edwin and William Murphy. The Players Club Of Columbus, O. The Players Club, of Columbus, O., will open its seventh season this week under the direction of Stokes McCune. Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance will be given as the opening production in the period settings and costumes of the '90s. Mary Bohannon Chubb plays Mrs. Ar- STAGE DESIGN HOME STUDY COURSE Colleges rewards in this the theatre. Previous art training In practical designing and execution of stage settings and decoration for the Modern Theatre. Especially adapted for Little Theatres A fascinating study with big highly specialized and lucrative unnecessary. STUDIOS OF STAGE DESIGN, 451 First Avenue, Bchools and branch of SEND ,FOR PROSPECTUS O. NEW YORK buthnot; Margaret Crawford, Lady Hun- stanton; Gladys Hamilton Mohler, Mrs. Allonby; Helen Gager Brown, Lady Stut- field; Jean H. Ribov, Lady Caroline, Dorothy Cameron, Hester Worsley, and Lucy Fitzhugh Lay, Alice. The men’s roles are played by Thomas Pace, Ned D. Potts, George M. Bolling, Ray Lovell, Mark Loofbourrow, Ernest Grabiel and Frank Connell. Charles W. Brown is the new president of the club, and Ferd. P. Schoedinger is the treasurer. Omaha Opens Fifth Season The Playhouse, Little Theater, of Omaha, Neb., entered upon its fifth sea- son early in October. Among the scripts selected for the 1929-"30 season are Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband, T. 8. Arthur's Ten Nights in a Barroom, Lulu Vollmer's Sun Up, Galsworthy'’s A Bit of Love and O'Neill's The Hairy Ape. The Playhouse seats about 350, and is located 10 minutes west of the business center. Bernard Azold is the director and many prominent Omahans are on the board of trustees. Eleven thousand and forty-three paid admissions are re- corded for last year. The Omaha Play- ers own their Little Theater. Community Players Of Reno, Nev. The Community Players, of Reno, Nev. have been asked to repeat their Septem- ber performance of one-act plays for the Century Club. The highlight of their recent performance was a play by Vir- ginia Maye Hammond, entitled It’s All a Matter of Dress. Rochester Little Theater Growing The Little Theater, in Rochester, N. Y.. is growing more and more popular, ac- cording to John P. Day, chairman of the recent membership drive. Six years ago the Community Players was a small organization of 20 members It got ite start by giving one-act plays and teas. Interest was keen, and in the face of many discouragements it rented a hall and engaged Robert Stevens as director. Prom then on it went ahead, and the following year obtained an old church and transformed it into a theater New Volume of Plays, Short and Full Length A collection of plays suitable for boys and girls of secondary school age, se- lected and edited by James Plaisted Webber, M. A. and Hanson Hart Web- ster, B. A., comes from the press of the Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. 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New Radio Studio Opened The first speaker over a new broad- casting studio, the first of its kind in that it is exclusively for children, was President Julius Miller of Man- hattan. The studio, known as Uncle Robert’s Radio Pals, has for its wall decorations dolls, toys, children’s books and pictures. The program is being broadéast over Station WPAP. Condensed Play e To Go on the Air A condensed version of the London thriller, Rope’s End, now at the Theater Masque, will be ®roadcast from WOR Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m., under the direction of Ernest Milton, featured in the cast. An effort will be made to utilize a special wave length so that Patrick Hamilton, the author, who is in London, may listen in. To Make Chicago Radio Center? Plans for radio studios called “the world’s most pretentious” were an- nounced recently by M. H. Aylesworth, president of the National Broadcasting Company. The new studios are to be situated on the roof of the Merchandise Mart, in the heart of Chicago, and are planned to be the largest radio theaters in the world. New Works of American Composers The Columbia Broadcasting Studios will soon begin to broadcast a series of monthly concerts devoted exclusively to the new works of American composers. Boro HELEN RICHARDS, crooning singer, is broadcasting from Station WOR. MARY ROSE WALSH. soprano, has just returned from an extended concert tour and will broadcast from WABC thru the Columbia chain. CHARLES STRICKLAND and his Park Billboard — —_j “Radio Entertainers By JOSEPHINE M. PENNETT (Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York) --—— = .. ol Central Hotel Orchestra are broadcasting three nights a week thru NBC. KATHERINE KADERLY, featured or- ganist at Loew's Metropolitan Theater, Fulton and Smith streets, Brooklyn, is on the air over WHN every Tuesday at 11:30 p.m., and over WPAP every Friday at 10:30 a.m. WALTER KOLO- MOKU, director of the Mid-Pacific mu- sicians, is delighting radio audiences with dreamy music from the Garden of Para- dise. His programs of Hawaiian music are being broad- cast from WOR, New Jersey. as Katherine Kaderly. PAUL TREMAINE and his Aristocrats of Modern Music are now broadcasting their 18-piece modern symphonic or- chestra from WABC. Until recently they were part of the NBC staff. BLUNDON WILLS, marimba-xylophon- ist, who plays on the largest and most intricate xylophone ever assembled, plays a favorite Chinese Lullaby from WABC. HOWARD PHILLIPS, tenor, assisted the PIANO TWINS, LESTER PLACE and ROBERT PASCOCELLO, in their medley from The Little Show, which was broad- cast over the NBC chain. JEAN GOLDKETTE and his dance or- _— L s chestra are broadcasting from Chicago thru Station WGN. WILL OAKLAND is a popular enter- tainer from WMCA's wave length. LOLITA CABRERA GAINSBORG, pian- ist, is giving Spanish programs, broad- casting from WJZ, New York. JANE AND JIMMIE CULLEN have taken their harmonious crooning voices off to Atlantic City, where they are broadcasting from Station WPG. ANNE GILLEN, organist, appears with the Young American Artists’ Concert Series from Station WGBS. HARRY C. BROWNE, the guiding genius of the Hank Simmons Show- boat production, in which he is known as “Henry Clinton”, will portray this character over WABC and the sta- tions of the Colum- bia Broadcasting System. DAVE (RED) RUSHBY, pianist and radio enter- tainer, who has broadcast from CKY, Winnipeg, and KFYR, Bismarck, N. D., is planning 2 tour of Canadian radio stations about November 1. MME. VALIA VALENTINOVA, con- Harry C. Browne. 37 October 26, 1929 tralto, is appearing in the “In a Russian Village” program from W2XE. OLSEN and JOHNSON, eccentric come- dians, spend their spare time between capers at the Palace and the RKO Radio Hour. DAVE ROSS and NORMAN BROKEN- SHIRE, of WABC, are said to be able to make the loudest “woofies” on the Co- lumbia System. What are “woofies’? Well, JAMES RICKER arranges a get- together of all announcers every after- noon at WABC. The men set their stop watches to assure accuracy in time of broadcast programs. As the time is reached each man says “Woofie” very emphatically. DAVE and NORMAN will go big on any “woofie” program. BEN ALLEY, tenor, will sing Pretty Little You, a popular number, from WMAQ next Thursday night. WILLIAM HAIN, tenor, appears in the Young American Artists’ Concert Series thru Station WGBS. FRIEDA KANE, formerly staff violin- ist of WGN, has joined the staff of WGBS, broadcasting from New York. MARY HOPPLE is appearing with the National Light Opera Company, broad- casting from Station WJZ. FRANK MOULAN is also with the National Light Opera Company. OLGA ZUNDEL, 16-year-old prodigy cellist, will be the soloist in the series of Young American Artists’ Concerts at the Barbizon, to be broadcast thru WGBS. KENYON CONGDON, young American baritone, well known to radio audiences from WGHP, Detroit, has joined the Columbia staff and will be heard regu- larly over WABC, New York. IRMA DE BAUN, soprano, has just re- turned from an operatic tour abroad. She made her first radio appearance since her return thru WABC. Theater Staff Notes R. H. ZELLER, who has been manager of the Granada Theater, Indianapolis, for several months, has resigned to accept a job as special representative of the Chi- cago office of RKO. ROLAND HAYES is now manager of the Manor Theater, Chester, Pa. He is the son of William A. Hayes, formerly the general manager of the Loew houses in Cleveland. HARL WOLEVER, formerly connected with Publix theaters in San Antonio, El Paso and Denver, last week was trans- ferred to Rochester, N. Y., to manage the Piccadilly Theater. Herbert Chatkin, whom he relieved,avent to New York for another assignment. HARRY C. BEEKNER, formerly with Publix in Florida, has been appoitited manager of the Princess,’ Nashville, Tenn. FRANK VESLEY, former manager of the American Theater, fan Jose, Calif., is now handling the destinies of the T. & D. Theater at Tulare, Calif. PAUL H. FORSTER, for many years or- ganist at the Echo Theater, Syracuse, N. Y., has been appointed assistant man- ager of the house. He will, however, con- tinue his duties as organist. A. a formerly associated with the Garden Theater, Milwaukee, now is managing the Neenah Theater, Neenah, Wis. J. MAXWELL JOICE is the new pub- licity director at the Fox Theater, Brooklyn. RUBERT CUZAN recently was selected to assist Hal Neides, manager of Grau- man’s Egyptian Theater, Hollywood, Calif. WILL J. CONNER, who has been man- ager of the Fox Theater at Anacortes, Wash,, has been transferred to Chehalis, Wash., where he will manage the Fox St. Helens Theater, A. W. SHERR ts the new manager of the Jeffris Theater, Janesville, Wis., suc- ceeding Willott M. Warren, who left re- cently to assume the management of the Strand Theater, Milwaukee LOVE B. HARRELL, Waycross (Ga) theater manager and president of the Chamber of Commerce there, has re- signed his position here to become executive secretary of the Southeastern Theater Owners’ Association, with head- quarters in Atlanta. LAWRENCE SHIELDS is now manager of the Lyric and Orpheum theaters, Waycross, Ga OWEN W. REECE, former minister of Greeley, Colo., has taken over the manace- ment of the Circle Theater in Oklahoma City. G. H. POSTER, of Marion, O., has been selected as manager of the new Schine’s Kenton Theater, Kenton, O.. which was formally opened several weeks ago. HARRY SHERMAN has been appointed general manager of the New Capitol Theater in New Toronto, Ont. E. F. LAMPMAN has announced his resignation as manager of the Orpheum Theater, Des Moines, Ia., to take effect November 2. LAKE CROWE is manager of the American Theater, which recently opened in High Point, N. C. Al Barber is in charge of the publicity and booking. BILL HUEY, formerly assistant man- ager of the Riviera Theater, Knoxville, has been placed in charge of one of the Publix houses in Pensacola, Fla. R. W. BROSE, for more than a year manager of the Eau Claire Theater, Eau Claire, Wis., has assumed the manage- ment of the new Century Theater in Minneapolis. IRVING DASHKIN has been appointed manager of the Boston Road Theater in the Bronx, New York, to succeed Louis Gans, who has been transferred. THE PERSONNEL of the Pantages Theater, Toronto, Ont., consists of Harry Fekley, electrician; William Aiton, prop- erties; W. Moody, fly man; A. Prentice, stage manager; S Y. Meredith, assistant; Fred Redford, musical director; Fred Shafer. manager: Howard Knevels, as- sistant manager; Morris Doyle, treasurer, and J. Ross, superintendent. GEORGE HOFFMAN, of Montgomery. Ala.. is now manager of three Publix theaters in Anniston, Ala. He succeeds T. Yoe Walker. Hoffman, before going to Anniston, was manager of theaters in several Florida cities LOUIS W. ORLOVE, former purchasing agent with the Saxe Amusement Enter- prises, has taken over the managerial reins of the Uptown Theater, Milwaukee. Theater Deals BLACKVILLE, 8S. C—R. G. Herndon has taken over the Lyric Theater from B. E. Cooper. é CAMDEN, N. J.—The Majestic Theater, formerly operated by T. L. Little, has been acquired by the Majestic Enter- prises Company. CHICAGO.—The Windsor Theater, on Clark street, has been taken over by Joseph J. Brown. EL MONTE, Calif—The Rialto Build- ing has been sold by the Temple Realty Company to the Principal Theaters, Inc., of Hollywood, of which Sol Lesser is president. FORT PIERCE, Fla—The Sample The- ater has been taken over by R. N. Koble- gard, and the house will be closed pend- ing a definite decision as to a future policy for the theater. HARVARD, Neb.—The Harvard Thea- ter. motion pictures, has been taken over by C. C. Pinkerston, who will manage the house. HUDSON, N. Y.—Dolan’s Opera House has been acquired by a group of local business men of Coxsackie who will re- model the theater. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Equipment of the Booth Theater has been sold under bankruptcy proceedings for $6,000 to A. E. Groom, of Greenville, S. C., and J. J. Powell, of Toccoa, Ga. LEOMINSTER, Mass. — Leominster’s new $500,000 theater, the Metropolitan, has been leased by Frank Tragia to M. Thackman, general manager of a picture and vaudeville circuit of over 25 thea- ters. Dan O'Keefe is resident manager. LUMBERTON, N. C. — The Pastime Theater has been taken over from J. L. Caudell by the Lumberton Theater Com- pany. MERRILL, Wis. — The Fox-Midwesco chain, with which the Wausau Theater is affiliated, has leased the new theater, now nearing completion, owned by A. L Robarge. NIAGARA FALLS. N_ Y.—Proposition for disposal of the Strand and the Cata- ract theaters to the Fox Theaters Cor- poration was approved by the directors and stockholders at a meeting held Oc- tober 9. The two theaters will be leased for a period of 21 years. PITTSBURGH. — The Harris Amuse- ment Company has purchased the Mount Oliver Theater, Brownsville road. RENOVA, Pa. — The Strand Theater, movie house, has been purchased by L. H. Kepley. RISING SUN, Ind.—William Binder, owner of the Columbia Theater, an- nounces that he has leased his place to O. Carter, of Cincinnati. The lease car- ries with it the privilege of purchase of the house by Carter. ST. JAMES, L. L, N. ¥—-H. Hopkins has taken over the Little Playhouse and will manage the theater personally SEALY, Tex—The Frels chain t re- ported to have taken over the new the- ater here, the remodeled house at Goliad and a new theater at Columbus, Tex TOLEDO, O.—The Toledo Theater has been purchased by F. E. Robertson, who will assume active management of the house. WALLACE, Ida.—The Grand has been leased by Harry Myers, manager of Simons-Hanson Amusement Company. under long-term contract. Extensive al- terations, including additions to the bal- cony, will be undertaken immediately WAUSAU, Wis. — The Bijou Theater movie house, has been purchased by O. A. Ludwig, who ‘owns the theaters at Clintonville WICHITA, Kan.—L. M. Miller, presi- dent of the Consolidated Amusement Company and the Midwest Theaters comprising 40 picture houses in Kansas‘ and Missouri, has announced the sale of a controlling interest in all properties in both chains to the William Fox interests The deal is said to have involved $3,- 500,000. ZENLIENOPLE. Pa.—The Strand The- ater, motion pictures, has been acquired by W. H. Glenn from H. J. Kifer. Girl Reporter Writes Play CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Helen Durno, for the past five years reporter and feature writer on The Chicago Daily Journal, has written a three-act drama entitled Wanted, a Career, and is seeking an “angel” to produce it_for her. It is a newspaper play, the scenes laid in the local room of a Chicago daily, with a girl as the principal character. a [+= - ye a PO a = po de a ! | _ ee PO 0 PB = re _ see oS nn
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October 26, 1929 Lipeses Return From Australia LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19—Cal and Alice Lipes, mentalists, have just arrived here from a seven months’ engagement in Australia. They report business in the Antipodes as just fair, but, as a whole, have no kick to register. “There is a great deal of money to be made in Australia with horoscopes,” Cal Lipes states. “altho we experienced con- siderable trouble in some parts of New South Wales and in Queensland, where ‘scopes’ are taboo. Phrenology is about the only science that gets what the Australians call ‘an open go’ in various localities. “We met our old friends Aleko and Panthea and the Great Nicola and h quite a few Yankee receptions, where we discussed business conditions and cussed living conditions one must put up with in the smaller (bush) towns of Australia. My advice to anyone going to Australia is to estimate his expenses, then multi- ply it by three and you will have it about right. “I might mention that we were treated wonderfully by our dear friend, Martin Brennan, Billboard representative in Sydney, and also by Fred (Whitey) Clare, who is doing very well as owner of the Carnival of Thrills, the only American outdoor organization in Australia today. Anyone going over by all means get in touch with these men, as they can do you lots of good and be of great service.” Cal and Alice Lipes will remain at their home in this city this winter and are planning to add a new idea to their act, which will change the present meth- ods of working horoscopes. “Calling people by their names, giving their birth date and answering their questions is a very good idea, but I believe that a dif- ferent method of approach would be a great asset to the business, as the public is always looking for something a little different,” Lipes states. Oakland Magi Meet RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 19—The Oc- tober entertainment of the Oakland Magic Circle was held last week in the Social Hall of the Rod and Gun Club, Richmond, with Treasurer Charles A. Green as host. The outstanding features of the magical program were a new Tale of a Deck of Cards effect, presented by Lloyd Jones; an original “location” idea of Professor El-Tab, put on by President Claude Burke, and a surprise number of three effects by Gloria Metzner, seven- year-old daughter of Vice-President Metzner. Leo L. Metzner put on an eve- ning program for some 300 contracting painters, guests of the M. Friedman Company, of Oakiand. Silks, cards, thimbles, coins and paper tearing were the routine. Lee De Forrest and Henry De Sousa, former professionals and two of the orig- inal members of the California Magical Society, formed some 12 years ago and which afterward became the Golden Gate Assembly No. 2, S. A. M., were in attend- ance at the banquet. De Forrest drove 80 miles from Novato to make the meeting. Thurston Will Not Appear in “Demon ”° Howard Thurston has abandoned his plans to appear in the leading role of his new play, The Demon, and will con- tinue in the magic field for at least an- other year, it was announced last week. Frederick Burton, well-known Broad- way actor, has been selected to create the role of the master criminologist who dominates the action in The Demon. Thurston is preducing the show, A. Sey- mour Brown is aiding in the construc- tion of the comedy and Oscar Eagle is in charge of the direction. Agoston Out of Hospital CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Prof: E. Agoston, mental telepathist, who has been in the Speedway Hospital for the last eight months, left the hosnital recently, much improved. He had been suffering from a tumor on the lung. Professor Agoston expects to resume club work soon. . seek gic and Conducted by WILLIAM SACHS Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. = eMagicians | 7 PAUL HUBBARD, who for the last six weeks has been presenting his magic show in the schools in and around Cincinnati. He winds up his ; stay in the Dueen City this week. an will pull out for the South, where he plans to work in schoolhouses thru- out the winter months. Mahra Back Home From Mexican Tour SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 19.—Mahra the Great and his company of 20 people have just arrived here from a successful tour thru Mexico. Mahra, on the tour just closed, presented a program of magic, hypnotics and mindreading, including eight illusions. A seven-piece jazz band and three sister teams furnished the spe- cialties. Mahra plans to begin broad- casting over an Oakland, Calif., radio station soon. Craig Opens Season In Western Nebraska Charles H. Craig, who during the past summer toured with his four-people magic turn thru Nebraska, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Kan- sas with the Summer Shows of 1929, a chautauqua organization, opened his fall and winter season in Western Nebraska October 14. He will work eastward thru the State. The Craig troupe will play school- houses almost exclusively. featuring small magic with several illusions. El Jahad on Air El Jahad, mentalist, is broadcasting over KFXJ, Denver. The programs are broadcast daily from 5:30 to 6 p.m., with an extra night hour once each week. El Jahad three years ago toured the Moun- tain States as the Great Lambert. He is assisted in his work by C. Marvin Parr, ukulelist and baritone, formerly of the Kansas City Night Hawks. El Jahad will continue his programs over KFXJ indefi- nitely and has had some flattering offers from stations in the East and on the Pacific Ooast MEL-ROY, mentalist, is being fea- tured over Station WJAY, Cleveland, for the next two weeks. . = Kenny Company Headed South NORTH TONAWANDA, W. Y., Oct. 21. —Kenny the Magicia hy u ean. cluded a successful u the New England and New \ and 1s now headed south, where the show 15 booked to play thruout the winter months The Kenny company this season con- sists of eight people, including Princess Lorraine, the “Girl with the Penetrating Eyes”. The show is rn y motor- ized. The show runs two and a half hours and emong the features are Burn- ing a Woman Alive, Vanishing a Girl in Midair, A Trip to Spooksville, The Danc- ing Handkerchief, The Master Mind, The $500 Reward Mystery, Spooks and The Creation of a Rainbow ALLA RAGEH BACK LOS ANGELES. Oct. 19.—Alla Rageh, who announced his retirement from the mental business several months ago, has decided to re-enter the game and is now broadcasting over Station KPLA each morning, besides playing a string of theaters in and around this city. “As Dr. Q recently reported, things here are really very bad,” Alla Rageh “There are very few mentalists in these parts at present, most of them having headed east. I intend to do the same as soon as I complete my broadcast program at the local stations ” Arthur Ford Claims He Was Paid $10.000 TORONTO. Ont., Oct. 19 Arthur Ford, New York spiritualist. who early in the year claimed to have received the code message from the late Houdini, in a visit here recently stated that con- trary to the report at the time he had been paid the $10,000 which Houdini had left as the prize to the person who could successfully intercept the code “It took two years to get the messace complete,” Ford stated, “as I received only one or two words at atime. It has been reported that Mrs. Houdini had given me the code at a party on New Year’s Eve, but a man was on his way to Fngland with eight of the words of the message before that date,” Ford said. Savs. Lester and Tennell To Launch Show Noel Lester, former vaudeville magi- cian and who this season has the magic show on the Bruce Greater Shows. plans to launch a vaudeville company, featur- ing magic and mindreading, at the con- clusion of the Bruce season, which is slated to end in a few weeks. Associated with Lester in the venture will be Tun- nell the Magician, who now has the Mystery Show with the W. T. Stone At- tractions. The rest of the company will be recruited from the personnel of the Bruce Shows The last half of the show will feature magic and mindreading, consisting of four illusions, three escapes and a mind- reading act, now in preparation. The company will play theaters thru the South. KOVA-WAH-W can do it anywhere copy of our late Bargain List A common knot is tied in the center of this mysterious reptile (silk imitation) arms’ length, the silk slowly rises head first, and actually unties itself Complete with full patter and A copy of our NEW MAMMOTH No. 7 CATALOG included FREE with this doller offer, also a The Serpent! See Him Rise! He Unties Himself! When held at The trick is a riot. You PRICE, $1.00. - instructions 334 South San Pedro Street, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Thayer Magic Mig. Co., Magic Notes ACE MASON, of Toledo, O., recently played before the Toledo Smoke Abate- ment League, the Home-Coming Cele- bration at Blissfield, O. and the Corn Festival at Swanton, O. Ace writes that more than 12,000 people witnessed his act at the two latter stands. DON FRASER, the “Cartoonist Enter- tainer”, will work clubs thru Southern New England this winter, booked inde- pendently and thru the Clements Bu- reau, Hartford, Conn. WALLACE, the magician, played under the auspices of the Kiwanis Club at Pipestone, Minn. recently. An audi- ence of more than 1,200 people witnessed the performance. THE GREAT MANTELL was forced to close his magic and illusion show on thx Gus Sun Time recently due to an attack of influenza. NELL HOLTON informs that her com- pany, featuring Princess Pat, the “Won. der Child”, is enjoying a successful run thru Iowa, having not missed a day in the last month. In the larger towns, the Nell Holton Company works in conjfunc- tion. with the King Band, but in the smaller stands both attractions operate independently Nell Holton and the King Band are this week playing return dates in Iowa, and in a few weeks wil! head for Oregon, where they expect to Spend considerable time this winter. SYDNEY SISKIND was a retent ar- rival in Cincinnati from the West, where he has been doing his blindfold-hand- cuff automobile drive. Business, he states, has been good, with the excep- tion of a few rainy days. Jimmy Duval! is at present lining up dates for Siskind in the South The latter will remain in Cincinnati until November 17, when he will leave to begin a string of dates in Louisiana. Siskind is at present per- fecting plans for a new auto stunt which he promises to announce shortly BOB GYSEL, Toledo trickster, after more than six months of silence, writes in to say that he is still among the living and doing excellent psychic demonstra- tions, including swallowing goldfish and bringing them up alive. ULYSSES THE GREAT, magician, en- tertained recently at the Third Baptist Church, Toledo, O., under the auspices of the church board. MERRY MYSTERIOUS WHELDON re- ports the season to date is the best he has enjoyed in five years. He states that he is booked solid until December 22. 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———— eMinstrelsy By BOB EMMET Communications to 26 Opera Place, Cincinnatt. THE WILMOT MINSTRELS’ fifth an- nual production, sponsored by the Knights of Pythias, Wilmot Lodge, was given at Harugari Hall, New Haven, Conn., October 12. In the front rank of the big company of amateur singers, dancers and comedians were George Contois, Ed Francesconi, Ed Mauttee, Walter Godfrey, Bill Hurst, Ray Wilde, Al Dickman, the Six American Steppers and Maby Micky Hoffmeister. LASSES WHITE and his little company featured the bill at the National Thea- ter, RKO house, Richmond, Va., last week, and the act went over with a bang. The quaint minstrel comedian has been gcing stronger than ever this season with the new act, programed Moonlight Among the Moths. FIRST OF THE ‘SEASON'S amateur minstrel productions for which San Antonio, Tex., is famous, was the pro- duction staged by the Hermann Sons Club, with Pat J. Michaud directing, October 5 to 9. The San Antonio Elks and members of their families were guests of the clubmen at the perform- ance October 8. Proceeds from the series of performances went to the Hermann Sons charity fund. ODELL RAWLINSON has staged a snappy minstrel show for the C. R. Leggett Shows and the troupe is a strong drawing card thru Louisiana. The old patterns are closely followed in this production and Odell reperts that the show has been a hit from the opening of the season. Charlie Raymond is the featured comedian of the outfit. “THERE ARE A FEW old nigger singers left and I am one of them,” Joe Bowers remarks, sending in the total destruction by fire cf the Strand Theater, Aurora, Ill., October 11. This theater, under its original name, Evans’ Grand Opera House, was for many years the home of road shows and no season was complete without from 6 to 12 minstrel shows. Joe Bowers was a featvred comedian on the big ones when Barlow, Wilson, Primrose, West, Dock- stader and Hi Henry were in their hey- day. He worked in various semicircles for Your Minstrel Show America’s unrivaled selection of Complete Minstrel First Parts, Blackface Plays, Open- ing Choruses, Minstrel and Comedy Songs, Jokes, Gags, Posters, Make-up Goods, Wigs, Bones, Tambourines everything to put life = i snap into your show. Send for Special Minstre Catalog. Denison’s Plays and Entertainments are known everywhere, Established over 50 years, Send for Catalog. T. S. DENISON & CO. 6235. Wabash Ave., Dept. 150 Chicago, Ill. a COSTUMES Scenic and Lighting Effects, Minstrels and Musical Shows See our gorgeous new Sets for 1930 Free Service Department Helps You Stage Your Own Show “Broadway Service at Haverhill Prices.”" The Hooker-Howe Costem ¢ oo 46-52 South Main St (Box 705), Haverhill, i Minstrel Show, $5. 00 New Complete Minstrel et $5 East Liverpool, 0. gE. balled GAMBLE, Playwright, MINSTREL COSTUMES AND SCENERY RENTAL, Free Catalog to Clubs. JOHN D. KELLER, Costumer, 96 Market Street, Newark, N. J. a report of J * Billboard with George Wilson, Frank Moran, Billy Golden, Dan Holtz, Luke Schoolcraft, Hi Tom Ward, Bobby Beach and Otis Bowers, Barlow Brothers Hughey Dougherty, and others of the old school. Joe (Chizlens) Bowers is now living in Aurora. —_——_— THE SECOND ANNUAL minstrel show, under the auspices of the Grace Church Woman's Guild, played to capacity busi- ness at Parish Hall, Holyoke, Mass., giv- ing two performances recently. Harold Stoddart directed and Mrs. L. G. Ford was business manager. There were more than 50 on the stage. ACCORDING TO POP SANK, who re- cently joined hands with J. Frank Garry in the producing game, writing from Co- lumbus, O., October 14: “The firm of Sank & Garry are going to put old min- strelsy back on its feet again. We have been working hard putting the finish- ing toucn on all our costumes and scenery, getting ready to start out on the road. I leave here Saturday for Salem, O., to start rehearsals for a show there to be given by the Mullins Foreman Club. The Mullins Company employs over 2,000 men and the whole works are under it. The show wi!l be Novem- ber 4,5 and 6. We open the season there in the new Opera House. Nuff sed. Garry leaves for Gallipolis, O., and starts rehearsing the show for the Elks, which will be November 10 and 11, and we have some great time booked.” NEW BOOK ON MINSTRELSY, to be published this winter, has been written by Al Bernard, endman of the Dutch Masters Minstrels, and William McKenna, director of program for the Coward- Comfcrt radio hour. It is devoted largely to instruction on assembling, costuming, rehearsing and producing a minstrel show. aa BILLY O'BRIEN, member of the Neil O'Brien troupe at the time O’Bricn closed his last road show, is being sought by his daughter, Mrs. Carl C. Bean, of 1730 Seventh street, Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. O’Brien, in a letter to The Billboard, says: “He has been in show business about 20 years and was at one time with ean Leighton’s Rainbow Sir Revue. My father, the last time I heard from him, was manager of the Broadway Strand Theater, Carthage, N. Y. That was a year ago last August. He has a 13- year-old son.” AL TINT, the yodeling minstrel, has disposed of his two original yodel songs, Swiss Mountain Yodel and Wake, Baby Eves of Blue, to Franklin E. Hathaway, manager of the National Music Company, and the sheets will soon be off the press. Al is at present in Indianapolis. SI eer Auditoriums Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati. WASHINGTON—Constitution Hall, the new auditorium of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be opened formally October 23 at a ceremony at- tended by members of the organization. Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, president general of the society. will preside over the cere- monies marking the dedication of the $1,500,000 structure. MINNEAPOLIS—George L. Adams will be manager of the Municipal Auditorium at least two months as a result of coun- cil action. Efforts to have the civil service commission waive examination to give him the job as successor to W. D Bugge failed when several aldermen ob- jected to hurried action and he was continued as acting manager for 60 days. Meanwhile the auditorium committee will study the matter to determine whether it should leave the doors open for other applicants. Adams is getting $400 a month as acting manager. He was superintendent in charge of the auditorium building and thrucut con- struction was inspector for the city. He formerly was city assessor. ATLANTIC CITY—The first definite information in regard to the Audi- torium's winter program of sports came this week from Dr. Frederick Stehl sports director. who at present is in Ottawa, Ont., attending the meeting of the National Hockey League. He 1s en- deavoring to secure several games for the hall. There is also a possibility that thru this Atlantic City will secure franchise in the Canadian-American League. .Plans are also on foot for a championship boxing show, to be held in the hall. oo ce October 26, 1929 Cheatrical eMMutual cAssn. By DAVID L. DONALDSON Grand Secretary-Treasurer New York Lodge No. 1 regrets to re- port the death of Brother Charles Heimerle, who was buried from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Layden 87 Rossmore avenue, Bronxville, N. Y., October 7. He was a real T. M. A. mem- ber and will be missed by all. Preparations are going on for the annual benefit to be held Sunray eve- ning, November 24, at the Knickerbocker Theater. Brother William Noon is chair- man, and Brother Edward W. Otto, the watchdog of the lodge funds, is treas- urer. Newark Lodge No. 28 held its regular meeting Sunday, October 20, at which time the subject of the group insurance was taken up. This lodge will make an effort to make this part of the benefits, thereby giving its members more for their money than can be se- cured in any other lodge. The ladies of Long Island Lodge No. 67 held their regular meeting Friday evening, October 11, at Camp of America lodge rooms, 1153 Putnam avenue, Brooklyn. Two members were initiated and four aplications were presefited at this meeting. This body of ladies ex- pects to be one of the largest of its kind before long and expects to put over some big social gatherings and show the members of Long Island Lodge how to do things. On Saturday evening, October 26, we will hold a bunco party at our meeting rooms and we expect some of the grand lodge officers to be in attendance that night. The latter part of November the ladies expect to entertain some of the grand lodge officers, among whom will be the grand secretary-treasurer. Stage Employees and ‘ Projectionists By CHARLES MORAN Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York. NEW ORLEANS iOCAL 253 has settled its controversy with the motion picture theater operators of the jurisdiction with the aid of Representative William P. Raoul. The managers, after several con- ferences, agreed to employ two operators when sound pictures are projected. REPRESENTATIVE RAOUL secured a Wage increase recently for the members of Local 547 at Sheffield, Ala. ROAD CALLS—Royal and Town Thea- ters, at Columbia, S. C.; Convention Hall Auditorium, at Enid, Okla. ROAD CALLS LIFTED — Auditorium Theater, at Winston-Salem, and the Strand Theater, Huntington, W. Va. REPRESENTATIVE CLYDE WESTON has settled the dispute between the Pub- lix Theater, at Omaha, Neb., and Local 42. —_—— THERE IS LITTLE talk at I. A. head- quarters of a sympathy strike with the musicians in the Shubert and Erlanger houses. Rumors have pervaded” Broad- way, however, that the managers are preparing for a mcve in sympathy with the musicians at Philadelphia. Another week will give the answer, and if it breaks, the strike is apt to be general thruout the two chains. DIFFICULTY between the manage- ment of the Roman Theater at Pittston, Pa., and Local 120 has been amicably settled by Supvensetaties Louis Krouse. REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM A. DIL- LON has negotiated a new contract for Elmira Local 289. The difference was between the local and the management of the Strand, Keeny and Majestic thea- NEW HAVEN and two towns within its jurisdiction have secured new ccntracts with managers thru the work of Repre- sentative Dillon. Local 273, at New Haven; the Capitol Theater, at Ansonia, Conn., and the Commodore Hull Thea- ter, at Derby, Comn., are affected by the contract. | T you pledge yourself to secrecy we will teach you the secrets of Real Professional . Harlan Tor bell, internation- eily known magi- Learn to be a Magician For the first time in the history of Magic the age-old, sacredly guarded secrets of the Mys- tic Art are being revealed. 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October 26, 1929 Billboard . Beauty Box A Superior Foundation Cream There are a number of good foundation creams on the market. One that is highly recommended is prepared by Vir- ginia Lee, and is an ideal preparation for street or evening wear. It is grease- less and will not rub’ off on your clothes or on a tuxedo. Comes in shades of cream, flesh, rachel, special rachel, Spanish rachel and ecru. Small size is 60 cents, large size $1 and in bulk per pound at $3. This is an ideal makeup. Wrinkle Eradicator And Powder Base Won Sue Fun, the magical Chinese cream, provides an excellent powder base and at the same time banishes and prevents wrinkles. Small jars are $1, larger size in lovely jade green con- tainer is $3.50. Deodorant Talcum Spa, the deodorant talcum to be ap- plied after your bath, is fragrant and soft. Frice is 50 cents. Cleansing Creams One of the best cleansing creams is an old, reliable theatrical cold cream which has been favored by discriminating women of the stage since 1893. It is guaranteed to be absolutely pure «and will not grow hair. It spreads freely and smoothly. Comes in half-pound con- tainers for 60 cents and one-pound con- tainers at $1. You will be sure to like chis cleansing cream. Lemon Cleansing Cream Lemon cream has the added feature of lemon which tends to bleach the skin. Keeps sweet and pure indefinitely Sixty cents in half-pound tins. Cream Rouge Cream rouge is ideal for dry skins, but is used with delightful results by the not-dry skins, too. Gives a natural color that cannot be detected and lasts the whole day thru. Blends with every skin In purse size, light or medium shade, at $1. Liquid Rouge ° With Oil Base Liquid rouge with an oil base in a tiny little thumb and finger container is ideal. It blends smoothly and evenly and can be used for both cheek and lip rouge. One that we know of in par- ticular is fragrantly scented and so handy to carry in your bag. Because of its metal container there is no danger of its spilling. Very natural looking and comes in one color only that you blend to sult with your complexion. Price is only 50 cents for the silver meta) container and §@1 in colored lacquer. Eye Shadow Eye Shadow is the magical cosmetic touch that lends beauty, mystery, ar- tistry and charm to the evening make- up and can be applied, by an expert hand, for daytime use also. Eye Shadow comes in brown, black or blue for $1. Artificial Eyelashes Add Beauty to Eyes Artificial eyelashes are made for stage and screen use and for private wear. They are put onand taken off in a twinkling. Long and thick, they impart color, enlargement, depth and allure to the eyes. They come for stage wear in black only at $1 a pair. A superfine quality for street wear may be had in medium brown, dark brown and black at $1.50. A new mail-order makeup house has been opened by Alan Kolbe and Lou Ep- stein, for years associated with the make- up staff for Metra-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros., Pathe and RCA. They will be glad to serve you and advise you on your makeup without obligation. NS ————e BEADED BAGS ARE popular and we are bringing them as reminder for idea] Christmas gifts, as well as being a beautiful addition to your present en- semble. One in particular has a gloriously colored bird bead embroidered in the center. The top is silver and the chain. Beaded and various-colored fringe lends artistic decoration. Beauti- ful bead bags stert at about $12. =| | 2 , - Hs By Cheminine Grills JOSEPHINE M. BENNETT (Communications to 1560 Broadway, New Yori) 1L ——"r eg Beauty by Daylight and Candlelight Now that our hats have gone high- brow, so to speak, and we shall be obliged to wear our faces and our fore- heads again, some special attention must be given to affairs of the complexion. Complexion care is its own beautiful reward and requires just a little faithful trouble each day. Here is a regime for morning, noon and night. If you were born with a smooth, lovely complexion this simple care will keep it so and it will surely improve a skin that has been Sadly neglected. MORNING Good morning, have you brushed your teeth, drunk your two glasses of water and taken your setting- up exercises? You have— that’s fine, Now then massage a good cleans- ing cream in- to your skin to remove any dust particles and your skin applications from the night before. If your eyes are inclined to be red or inflamed look- ing bathe them with an eye wash. An eye bath will add luster and clearness to eyes in general and should be part of the morning routine. Wash the face with warm water and a good complexion soap. Jump into your shower, warm or cold as you prefer, and follow with a brisk rubdown with a coarse towel. Now is the time tn apvly @ deodorant talcum which helps along the regular deodorant which shouvla be applied at night for several days’ protec- tion. You are ready to apply your powder base or foundation cream. This requires special attention. Dry skins should al- Ways use a foundation cream and re- member that a cream base supplies a moist, fresh beauty to aging skins A crea mor liquid rouge with oil base is best for the dry skin, too. Dry rouge rhay be applied if preferred and over this add your complexion powder. Not just any powder, but the right powder for your particular type and skin. Finish with your lipstick and eye pencil and if you are experienced add a very light eye shadow. Arrange the hair, brush and clean the nails, use a little of your favorite hand lotion and you are ready for a big day. NOON Just before luncheon you can freshen up by applying a few slight repairs to your makeup with the aid of your com- pact rouge and powder, your lipstick and eye pen- cil. And girls you will be surprised at the wonderful renewed feel- ing a touch of perfume to . the lobes of the ears and the forehead will give. Most girls carry Bag-Dabs, the compact wax perfume, in their bags, as there is no danger of its spilling. When Ordering All articles mentioned in this column and in the Beauty Box may be ordered thru The Billboard Shop- ping Service. Remittances should be in the form of money orders or cer- tified checks. Please do not send personal checks or stamps. Address correspondence to The _ Billboard Shopping Service, 1560 Broadway. EVENING Going to the party or the dance to- Night? Feel a bit fatigued? Well if you want to look your best and have the time remove your clothes and lie down even if only for a few min- utes. If you want your eyes to shine and sparkle use your eye lo- tion again, especially if your eyes are strained and red from the day. Re- move the dust and grime with your cleansing cream and follow with warm water and soap. A complexion brush is a splendid addition and will work up a healthful circulation. If you have time a quick #hower will help along the rejuvenation greatly, but in these days of swift action we haven't time always. So freshen and tone up your skin with a good astringent gently patted in. You will be amazed at the clearness of your skin and the feeling of newness and freshness. No powder base is necessary after the astringent unless the skin is dry and then add a slight touch of foundation cream. Now apply your rouge, powder, lip- stick and eye pencil. For evening make- up the real art of eye shadow is applied. And, my dear, what wonders eye shadow can do for your whole face. I advise you to try it—experiment with it. You don’t have to take your face too serious- ly, you know, but if you play around with it a bit you can learn many new ways to increase its loveliness. The final exquisite touch to your eve- ning toilette is to apply your own fa- vorite perfume to the lobes of the ears, about the temples, a slight touch some- where on the wardrobe and—goodness— don't forget to spray some into your hair. NIGHT Now the day and evening, too, are done. This is the time when real com- plexion care must be given. Never, never fail to remove your makeup with cleansing cream, fol- lowed with warm water and s0ap. Muscles 68, tissues droop from the day's energy. A good night’s sleep will work wonders in restoring the freshness and contour, but nature needs your help and assistance, too. Massage into your skin, with upward and outward strokes al- ways, a good skin food, tissue builder or muscle oil. The use of a patter is a great help and is used by the leading beauty salons. This gentle massage re- auires little or no time and will tell its own beautiful story of your loving care. Alternate, some nights using the skin food, some nights the tissue builder and other nights the muscle oil. This com- bination will work wonders in keeping your facia! muscles from sagging and in retaining the contour of youth. If you want to banish and prevent wrinkles use a special cream made for this purpose. Special cream for use around the eyes to prevent and banish wrinkles is also prepared by experts in the beauty line. Don't overlook your hands, and those pocr little elbows, too. Give them a swift little massage with a good hand lotion. And if you weren't too tired you would take a nice, warm bath. Whether you did or did not you surely have not for- gotten to apply your deodorant for sev- | Footlight Fashions New Styles In “June Moon” June Moon, the new play recently opened at the Broadhurst Theater, dis- played hats, suits and frocks of sim- plicity stressing the new styles and lines. Miss Lee Patrick wore a lovely frock of vivid green crepe and with it a fur scarf of cross fox. Fur, particularly fox, was seen a great deal in June Moon and other of the newer shows just opening. Miss Patrick wore another sult-frock of tan silk crepe. The belt was very high, and brown flat fur trimmed the edge of the peplum and was also the decoration for a scarf effect. Metal brocade wraps seen in June Moon are trimmed with beige, silver, platinum and blue fox. Jackets carried the fitted waistline over skirts with molded hips. Jean Patou Creates New Frocks for Ina Claire Ina Claire, who has more. wonderful gowns now than can hardly be imagined, has just selected a new group of Patou models., One is a flowered chiffon with high waistline and uneven skirt that goes right smack down to the floor. The color scheme is yellow, red and green on a purple background. There is a little bow tie in the back with an indefinite cape effect, and they do say the whole thing looks mighty smart on Mrs. John Gilbert. In case—just in case—you didn't know, she and Ina Claire are one and the same. Grace Hayes At the Palace Yes, Grace Hayes is back at the Palace and her flaming red velvet gown worn in her impersonation of Mae West as Diamond Lil certainly is the last word in the princess silhouet. Grace looks sweetly demure and appealing in a dainty white chiffon and lace frock made ir bouffant style with a huge blue bow. New in the Shops LEOTARDS BY NAT LEWIS. Excel- lent mercerized Silkalene in stock colors of flesh, white and black cost $3. Mar. velous for stretching, Mmbering and acrobatic work. Send bust, hip and girth measurements. SPECIAL ATTENTION, GIRLS! I've just found a place where I can get you the most wonderful bargains in costumes and frocks. They are all evening gowns, very, very slightly used by society debutantes, and costumes very slightly used by leading Broadway actresses. Most marvelous bargains among them. Prices range from @5 to $50 and really some of the gowns originally cost more than $300. If you would like some of these bargains send me your size and the colors, fabrics, ete., you like and I will select something for you. This shop 1s in New York and New York girls should take advantage of it. “ WE'VE TOLD YOU before about the dry cleanser, a powder, which leaves no rings and removes spots quickly and easily. V’e are mentioning it again be- cause we have received most encourag- ing reports of what a marvelous cleaner it is, and that being the case we want you to know about it. It will enable you to dry-clean dresses, furs, felt hats, neckwear, etc., without worry about in- flammability. And you cab carry it with you without the leaking ibilities of a fluid. Fifty cents a box. ARE YOU IN NEED OF a new trunk? If so, let us know your trunk needs and requirements and we will try to find just what you want. Trunk shows are opening up and we are investigating things new in luggage. eral days’ protection and assurance of daintiness Take your two glasses of cold water, be sure your window is open top and bot- tom, turn out the light and beauty wil! renew itself while you sleep. Good night The Beauty Box will give some advice on helpful beauty preparations. ae cr wth le See ” a a ee) — ——— if ) — Pe a a a Ps _——— —. a — a _——— | | $ aliens - i AWS: : a a ee ee 5s i ee eee
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42 October 26, 1929 LONDON By COCKAIGNE Marchants, Haddenham, Thame. The Billboard on sale at GORINGES, 17 Green St., Leicester Square, and DAW’S, American News Agents, 4 Lei- cester St., Leicester Square. Legitimate Stage LONDON, Oct. 8.—The big newspaper sensation of the week is the Reading murder inquest in which Philip Yale Drew (“Young Buffalo”), the popular American melodramatic actor, figures prominently. Witnesses have alleged that Drew was seen near the scene of the crime within a few minutes of its committal during the week when The Monster Company, in which Drew has a leading part, was playing Reading. The Lindo management and his fellow ar- tists are astonished, and the profession and public are offering to help in Drew's defense. His appearances in court have been the signal for great displays of popular sympathy. Meanwhile Mrs Lindo has laid the company off rather than profit by this unenviable publicity and Drew is writing his memoirs and working on a murder mystery play which he has for a iong time projected. Constance Collier on Wednesday at the Garrick gave a brilliant performance in her best vein in Happy Families, a so- ciety comedy which she also produced. A thin plot, distinguished by some bright dialog and Miss Collier’s acting. does not give enough ecope to the tal- ents of Allen Jeayes, Kathleen Harrison Lester Matthews and Adrienne Allen, to mention only some of the strong cast. Arthur Wontner is playing the hero of Time and the Hour, by Douglas Mur- ray, at the Arts Theater, in a company including Eille Norwood, Malcolm Keen and Lydia Sherwood Robins Millar, author of Thunder in the Air, crossed your side last week with the intention of seeing the New York production of this piece. John Gilbert and Ina Claire, who finished their Furopean honeymoon in Lendon, sailed on Saturday for America. Noel Coward sailed on the same boat for New York, where he will handle the American presentation of his London success, Bitter Sweet. Andree Tourneur, well known in Holly- wood, is to make her first appearance on the English stage tonight at the Gate Theater, where she has an important part in Maya. in which Frances Carson is playing the title role. Last night saw the opening at Black- pool of Here ‘Comes the Bride, adapted by R. P. Weston and Bert Lee from the American piece by Otto Harbach and Edgar MacGregor. Gladys Calthrop, successful designer of costumes for many Cochran ventures, including Bitter Sweet, is responsible for those in this new musical play Clifford Mollison, Marie Minetti and Richard Dolman are leading members of the cast. Ena Grossmith, the actress daughter of George Grossmith, is to appear as comedienne and dancer in the new Clay- ton & Waller musical show, called oddly £ Dear Love. Tom Burke, the operatic star; Anne Croft, Sydney How- ard and Kate Cutler are outstanding artists featuring in £ Dear Love, which opens at Birmingham on Monday week Hartley Power, Ben Welden and most of the present cast of Brothers, which ended its West End run on Saturday, remain in the piece at Golders Green, to where it was transferred last night. Taicille La Verne’s The Merchant of Venice, with herself as Shylock, ended at the Little on Saturday after a week's run. Lennox Robinson, the author of The White-Headed Boy and other successful Irish plays, written a new comedy described as dealing with the clash be- tween U. S. A. and Europe. Under the title of Ever the Twain, it is to be pro- duced shortly at the Abbey Theater, Dublin, and will afterwards be presented in London by J. B. Fagan Maurice E'vey left for America last week, largely to view the New York version of Carl and Anna. The English- speaking rights are in his hands and he plans to offer the play later on in Lon- den with Fay Compton starring Basil Dean will offer John Gals- worthy’s latest play, The Roof, at the Vaudeville November 4. Frank Lawton, who made such a hit both in London and on tour in Young Woodley; Lydia Sherwood, Made'eine Carroll and Horace Hodges will be in the company. Theodor Komisarjevsky is to produce has Billboard Tchekov's The Sisters for the Fortune Theater offering on October 24. His clever work in the Tchekov presentations at the Barnes Theater a few years ago drew West End audiences to this out- lying district, which is a good omen for the forthcoming season at the Fortune Emma Hamiltcn, in which Mary New- comb did a bit of delicately beautiful work, has not caught on and closes its run on Saturday. It will be followed at the New by Ivor Novello’'s Symphony in Two Flats Vaudeville Field Blossom Seeley with Benny Fields and two pianists made her first appearance in England yesterday at the Palladium, Russell and Marconi, Howard Nicholls, Yvonne and the 16 American-trained girls billed as the 16 Palladium Girls being part of an interesting program topped by Jack Hylton and band. Another newcomer from your side, Jack Osterman, is at the Alhambra with a turn entitled A Visit to Hollywood. Odali Careno, Williams and Taylor, Andy and Irving and Bob, Bob and Bobbie are other entertainers here. Anna Ludmila, the famous American dancer, announces her engagement to her partner, Anton Dolin, formerly a Diaghileff star. In private life they are Pat Healy and, Jean Caley. Following the successful season they have just concluded on the Stoll time they are this week appearing at the Cafe de Paris, where their star turn last night was Raie da Costa’s Pas de Deux. They are shortly to make a dance tour of U. S. A. Van Horn and Inez, following a great time in Germany, are back again in Lon- don, where they reopened yesterday in variety at the Coliseum and in cabaret at the Grosvenor. Chic York and Rose King, George Graves, Moore and Revel and Jenny Howard and Percy King also appear at the Coliseum. The London Pavilion, where Wake U ard Dream is now running, has bee wired for talkies. These will be run for short seasons only in between the Cochran revues at this house. Dame Nellie Melba made at Brighton on Saturday, in the cause of charity, her first appearance on the stage since her retirement a few years ago. A huge and wildly enthusiastic audiénce crowd- ed the Hippodrome to capacity. Roth and Shay are part of a special star program which includes Du Calion and Just Four Dancers at one of Lon- don's newest dance halls. the Locarno, Streatham. Maxon and Wood. acrobatic specialty, arrived here from America last week and opened at the Liverpool Hippodrome yesterday. They are fixed for the Palladium for next week. Walter Dahl is an American artist as yet unknown this side who is scheduled for a first appearance at the Palladium on October 21. Fid Gordon, Christo and Strand and Jimmie Ferguson are all in company in the Leeds Empire current bill. The Victoria Palace is presenting Rich and Adair, Rich and Galvin. Edith Faulkner and Irene Ford. Ttosc, the 16-year-old American boy violinist, got a kind reception on his first variety appearance, which he made last week at Southport Pavilion, and will migrate to the London halls next month Gus Arnheim and his Cocoanut Or- chestra, who opened at the Savoy at sup- per time on Monday, are being hailed with delight here because of the novel restful effect of their playing. The Seven Eltzoffs and Rolf Holbein are cabaret turns that support the enter- tainment Ben Bernie and his band are another team who are being appreciated here, next to Bernie himself in favor being the drummer, Dillon Ober. They have moved on to the Holborn Empire this week and continue in cabaret at the Kit Cat, where Dezso Retter and Hal Swain feature Lilian Bernard and Flo Henrie, “the female Van and Schenck”, who went great when debuting at the Victoria Pal- ace last week, are at Holborn Empire with Palladium and further Victoria Pal- ace dates to follow. Afterwards they go to play Paris and then Berlin Gerardo and Adair are in this week's new version of Charlot’s Grosvenor Show; also Fred Brezin and Paul Englend Nora Holt is the attraction offered in So-So’s Cabaret. Dorothy Seeger, the American soprano, as a result of her promising opening at the Alhambra last week with James Rogers at the piano, is likely to appear in musical comedy this side. AUSTRALIA By MARTIN C. BRENNAN 198 Pitt Street, Sydney > SYDNEY, Sept. 14.—The topic of con- versation in the amusement business 1s the proposed theaters and film tax. The government's proposal is five per cent levy on all entertainments and a big increcse in film tariff A universal oppcsition is resulting in theaters com- bining in a big fight, as it will mean ruination in many cases should the im- post be decided upon. Price Dunlavy, organist at the State Theater, met with an unfortunate ac- cident on Monday. He was holding a tumbler in his left hand when it broke and the glass gashed his little finger nearly severing the top of it. As a con- sequence he has been unable to officiate at the Wurlitzer and will be off duty for some days. The threatened strike of J. C. William- son's emplcyees, because of the atten- tion of Wong Wing, Chinese dresser, to Leo Carrillo, was obviated by a decision to pay a union representative to act as a dresser. In the meantime, Wong Wing is being allowed to serve his master in any way the actor should require. Beulan Berson, who came here for the initial presentation cf Whoopee, is now aoing a turn on the Tivoli bill, where she introduces some pleasing numoers Leon Gordon's shows at the Royal &re of short duration. The Squeaker, an Edgar Wallace play, ran for a couple of weeks and he is now. presenting It Pays to Advertise. Show business in Sydney cannot be said to be at all brilliant. No less than three shows are closed—the Palace, the Grand Opera House and the Empire. The talkies are getting the best business in town. Sydney Tivoli is presenting a part vaudeville, part follies show. Joe Marks, comedian, is the outstanding feature and his pepful personality makes him a performer to be remembered Ernest Paige and Betty Jewett are making their first appearance here and their act prcved a great success on their opening. The Sydney Capitol «Theater is losing two of its personatities in Ted Henkel and Fred Schcll, conductor and organist, respectively, who have been engaged by T. A. O’Brien for his new Civic Theater, Auckland, opening in the middle of December. Elsie Prince, who has played in many Fuller productions, will be in Adelaide a few weeks more before leaving on her return for London. Jim Gerald is in the 20th week of his season at the Sydney Puller house he show concludes at the end of next week, will play a fortnight around the suburbs and will then leave for New Zealand An English revue company is to take up the running at the Sydney Fuller house. This is headed by Freddie Ferbes, Alister Faire and the Arniey Brothers Nicola, magician, is playing a season in Newcastle and doing nicely. He will play a New Zealand season under the direction of the Pullers, leaving Sydney on the 20th instant and opening in Auckland Ernest Rolls is preparing a cabaret- revue presentation for the Ambassadors, Sydney's leading cabaret Jennie Ben- son will be the leading performer, with Leonardo D’Ardy, Irene Rene and Hanna Homan, together with a ballet of 12 in support. Arthur Clarke is master of ceremonies. Billy Elliott is featured at the Mel- bourne Tivoli, the show proceeding the lines of a revue Marie Le Varre, Huch Steyne, Jane Sels, Leyland Hodg- son, Neva Carr-Glynn, Merna Stewart and Freddie Hodces are noted in this section Contributing vaudeville are Walter Rich- ardson, colored singer, and David Poole, ventriloquist Rio Rita, with Gladys Moncrieff in the leading role, is playing the St. James Theater, Auckland Janette Gilmore and Dave Mallen are in support of the star. Miss Gilmore will probably return to America at the conclusion of the New Zealand season The Westminster Glee Singers are be- ing presented by Edward Branscombe at His Majesty's, Auckland, under the di- rection of Henry Hayward. They will play a tour of the Dominion ’ An American comedy company playing the Empire, Brisbane, is proving a most successful one. Leona Hogarth, Leonard Doyle, and Wyrley Birch are the prin- cipals, with a local cast which includes along Compton Coutts, Reginald Roberts, John Warwick and others Nat Madiscm is in Brisbane and wil! present his dramatic company there Amy Castles, prima donna, has been engaged for a season at Hoyt's Plaza, Meibourne, where she will contribute to the program of talkies Randolph's Kentucky Singers played a brief season in Sydney and then went over to Melbourne, where they open at the Auditorium under the direction of J. and N. Tait. Jerry and Her Baby Grands open at the Tivoli, Melbourne, on Monday. Frank Neil is doing great business with Whoopee in Melbourne. Principals are Mary Gannon, Charley Sylber, Genievieve MacCormack, Forrest Yarnell, James Hughes and Paul Plunkett La Varre Brothers and Pingree are back in Sydney after a trip around the Union Theaters Circuit. The Six Maxellos finish a four months’ tour of the Union Theaters Circuit at the Capitol Theater next week. Marino and Mona arrive next week for Unicn Theaters and will have their premiere at the Capitol. E. J. Tait leaves fot America by the Aorangi next Thursday, and will also visit England and the Continent before returning to Australia Muriel Starr is playing a tour of this State with a selected company The company is under the management of George Rox Ray Vaughn, xylophonist, is the most popular instrumentalist to have played this couitry :n many years. He has been the outstanding performer at the State, Melbourne, during the past week and is now en route to Adelaide for an ex- tended season. The Moore-Moncrieff Productions have finished a season in Melbourne, which was not such aé financial success as anticipated. Tom Moore will bring the company over to Sydney and shoertly wil! open at the Grand Opera House, in all probability. PARIS By THEODORE WOLFRAM Hotel Stevens, 6 Rue Alfred-Stevens The Billboard on sale at BRENTANO'S, 37 Ave. de l'Opera; GRAND HOTEL, te des Capucines, and METRO, Place Pigalle PARIS, Oct. 9..-The group of actors, to be known as the Paris-American Players, have arrived in Paris, and will open at the Theater Femina next mcnth in The Road to Rome, by Robert E. Sherwood. The company, directed by C. M. Sax, in- cludes Jessie Ralph, McKay Morris, Brad- ley Cass, Rose Burdick, Conway Wing- field, Wright Kramer, Betty Boice and Regina Stanfield The opening of the new Theater Pigalle was a great success, artistically and so- cially. Sacha Guitry's Histories of France is a succession of beautifully mounted historical episodes, which succeed one ancther without break, thru the use of the four electrically operated stages Luna Park and the Jardin d'Acclimata- tion end their regular seasons at the close of the month, but many of the at- tractions in both parks will remain open thruout the winter. Good weather made the past season a record-breaking one for all outdcor attractions in Paris Grock heads the.new program at the Empire Music Hall. The Vermel Ballet and Walton's Marionettes lend variety to the bill, and Joe Boyd's orchestra pro- vides jazz during the intermission June Roberts, who last week closed her long engagement as dance star of Rose- Marie, at the Mogador, has left for Geneva, where she wil’ present a new dance act at the Comedy Theater. Joan Keppel, Dorothy Barker, Vivian Cook, Violet Hughes and Edna MacDonald are assisting in the act The Embassy reopened last week with a big Hst of entertainers, including Vallada Snow, Alia Montairan, Issa Mar- cue, Hank the Mule, Ginos and Lolette, the Tango Canaro and Sam Woocding's Jazz Band The Lido is presenting the dancers, Line Jack and Tarbell, and the Vermel Ballet, with Don Parker's Orchestra. The Cirque Medrano is featuring two sensational animal acts, Palermo and his juggling sealions, and “Bu Bu”, the juggling chimpanzee, presented by Viggo Renny Short, of the American dance team, Short and Long, has recovered from his recent illness. The boys are playing their second return engagement at the Bal aera Bean oo oe ae et en a ee a Ae ee a Le ee 5 tha le a : i . H . Ve . . ef 7 -_ ES Po , t ; 7 | : - . ’ ‘ } ea eal ’ eee ! } i f. “ : ' ae ba GL She al Yee cee = a ‘ : . . ) ee ek ee ee : Sgr : : : i Cee ee ae A yg Pee a crs ee mee ¢ Ae SS ee Se, 6 eee 2
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japarin, opening on Sunday for a two eks’ engagement. Lindsay Fabre’s speedy four-round bout with “Aussie”, the boxing kangaroo, is proving a sensation at the Cirque d'Hiver, and the S. R. O. sign has been hung up ever since their opening. Edward Sterling's production of Jour- ney’s End, at the Theater Albert Ier, has come to a close after a run of several weeks. The next offering of the English Players will be White Cargo. Gregor, the leader of Gregor's Gregoriahs, and several members of his band were seriously injured in an auto- mobile accident last week. Paul Farrell and Harry Reiser are back at Harry’s New York Bar after a season at Le Touquet. Johnny Macklin ‘s scoring nightly with My Handy Man at the Music Box. Jack Pickford is in Paris. Marcel de Valmalete has booked the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jack Hylton and his boys and the English Singers fcr con- certs at the Salle Gaveau and ‘the Theater des Champs-Elysees. Loulou Hegoburu has left Paris to fill engagements in Copenhagen. Frank Sharley, of Paramount, is mak- ing Paris his headquarters in a search for Europea scenarios and material for sound pictures. Con Colleano has been booked to ap- pear at the Empire Music Hall, Leslie Fenton is dividing his time be- tween Paris and Nice. Don Parker has augmented his Lido orchestra te 15 pieces. Don is broadcast- ing a weekly program from the Radio- Paris studios. Among the week-end arrivals were Ficrenze Lee Holtzman, Albert Spaulding, Blossom Seeley, George Bancroft and Ed- ward Darling. Grace Moore will make her last appear- ance of the season in Paris on October 13. The French version of Street Scene is under rehearsal at the Apollo. The Stanley Brothers are features at the Cirque de Paris. American rights to the operetta, Arsene Lupin, Banker, have been acquired by the Shuberts. Charles Ahearn and his orchestra have been engaged for the new revue of the Casino de Paris. Chez Victor reopened last week with the Versatile Four and Sallie Sheldon as attractions. Jack Van has returned from Le Touquet and joined the staff of the New York Bar. Henry Lartigue, of the William Morris Agency, leaves for New York this week. The Five Modern Minstrels are at the Select Cinema. A troupe of Allan Foster Girls will soon make their debut in Paris Mismarcuett and Evie Palmer head the new bill of the Eden Music Hall. Andre Rancy is presenting the monkey comedian, Djibo, at the Bobino Music Hall Wanda de Muth, American dancer, is appearing in Rose-Marie at Charleroi, Belgium Billy Lyons, formerly in Ziegfeld Follies, has completed her first motion picture in Moscow for the government film organi- zaticn, Sovkino. Joe Alex, the former partner of Josephine Baker, is presenting a dance Number ot the Haeck Palace in The Hague. Portland, Ore. Mrs. Charles A. Hart, president of the Portland Civic Theater, and Mrs. Bess Whitcomb, of the Bess Whitcomb Play- ers, have announced that the two or- ranizations will merge. It is planned to the combined groups continue as the Portland Civic Theater, with Russell C. Spindler as director and Mrs. Whit- comb as associate director. New Orleans After enjoying the longest sustained popularity of any musical director in Now Orleans at the Saenger Theater, Castro Carazo has left for an extended trip thru Argentina, then to Italy. He is succeeded by Don Phillippint, New Orleans Peggy Carse and Ory Monteverde Joined a Fanchon & Marco unit. Hazel Vergez, local dancer, late of the Ziegfeld Follies, is now associated with Peter Villere, of the De Villrol Academy. Billboard Rochester John Appleton, chief of service at RKO Palace Theater here, has been named manager of the Temple Theater. Russell Carew. assistant to E. A Lake, manager of the Palace, was named to Lake’s post, and Lake himself was ap- pointed general manager of the RKO houses in Rochester. Workmen last week began installing RCA sound equipment for an opening November 7. Courage of 18-year-old Marion Phil- lips, cashier for the Dixie Theater, North Side film house, last week saved $128 in box-office receipts snatched from her cage by an armed bandit. Miss Phillips, employed at her first job, wrenched the bills from the bandit’s hand after he had thrust a gun into her face, grabbed the cash and started to run. Cleveland Curly Castelane, singer, has arrived from Troy, N. Y., to work local dates. Pirate’s Hold has opened as dinery and dancery with a floor show, and Merle Jacob’s Band is furnishing the music. Irving Bergman has arrived from De- troit to fill local bookings. Al Platico is not trouping this season, but putting in his time on his farm here. The Alhambra Theater will reopen as a@ movie house early next month. George Teeters is back from Detro't engagements. He will work night clubs and broadcast here. Farny Washington has left to join Best Show in Town. Al Markell and his wife, Gey Faun, are spending a few days at their home here prior to going to the West Coast to start work for Farchon & Marco. Ray Walzer has concluded his engage- ment as m. c. at the Clicquot Club Virginia Lee Temple has gone from the Clicquot Club to the Coral Gables. Mrs. Martin Heydemann, of the Barn Theater, has returned from her Euro- pean tour Cm 0. Dick Edwards, of the Marathon Amuse- ment Company, has closed up a promo- tion in Zanesville, and is back in his office here. Arthur Leedam, for the past summer in charge of a concession at Meyers Lake Park, is property man at the Lyceum Theater. Jake Tischkof has been made stage manager at the Lyceum. George Marlow, contortionist, head of the Marlow Amusement Company, leaves October 24 for several weeks on Loew Time. William F. Copeland will look after the booking affairs during his ab- seace. Lorenz (Waxo) Barth, mechanical man, is back in Canton after a successful sea- son with the John Robinson Circus side show. He will play indoor circuses and store shows this winter. Seattle Pantages Theater has closed again, after four weeks of more or less indif- ferent business. Owen Sweeten, musical director and m. c., has succeeded Max Bradfield at Fox’s Fifth Avenue Theater. Bradfield goes to the Fox Senator at Sacramento. Houston The Audrey-Purdom Studios, a theat- rical training school, has been opened by Don Audrey and Charles F. Purdom. Jr., at 816 Texas. Audrey has been in the show business for the last 25 years, playing the big-time vaudeville circuits and trouping with the Ringling Circus. Purdom has been connected with dance studios here. Los Angeles Marion Benda, formerly of the Follies, has arrived here and will try the talkies. Betty Healy, of musical comedy, also is here from Broadway and may take a flight at the audible films. Lottice Howell, still another stage celebrity, has come to the Coast with a contract to appear in M-G-M talking pictures, After much delay the Pacific Coast production of The Front Page is getting under way with rehearsals being called. Evidently John Hill, Lester Bryant and George Gatts were able to arrive at some working agreement as it is under- stood the three will be associated in the production, which will open, according to reports, in Portland. Lee Parvin is slated to go ahead and indications point to Hill being back with the show. Spokane A return to silent pictures has been made by the Egyptian Theater, reopened after remodeling and renovation ex- tending over several months. First-run silent features, together with complete “dummy” shorts, will make up the en- tertainment at the continuous-run Buffalo Critics on the three daily newspaper staffs flew from here to New York last week to review Rio Rita, which is at the Lafayette this week. With them was William H. Raynor, manager of the La- fayette. Carl Coleman is organist at Fox’s Great Lakes, where the console has been idle for several weeks. No legit. shows have been booked for Buffalo for October because of the con- troversy between the stage hands and the theaters. San Antonio Raymond Baird (“Little Sousa”) is the new master of ceremonies and musical director at the Aztec Theater, replacing Ralph Pollock. ; Leases on the Empire and Princess expire in the near future, according to the management. The former Majestic has been secured. however, to run the shows of the two theaters. Dallas Dorothy Winfrey, Dallas dancer, has joined the Gamby Hale Girls, a Publix unit, and is in New York readying for a tour of the Publix houses. She ap- peared recently in New York with Ruth Laird’s Rockets. Miss Winfrey is the daughter of R. L. Winfrey, Dallas com- missioner of police some years ago. Birmingham Little Rebecca Joan Webb, known to the stage as Joan Webb, but in Birming- ham as Rebecca Webb, has come back to her home town for a brief visit after appearing with Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers. San Francisco Billy Rolls, featured dancer, while do- ing his turn in an Oakland Theater last week, fell into the orchestra pit and suffered severe head injuries. E. J. Tait, Australian theatrical mag- nate, accompanied by his daughter Jessie, arrived last week from Sydney. Kibitzer ended two weeks’ good busi- ness last week at the Geary Theater. The current attraction at that house is John Drinkwater’s Bird in Hand. Among the players in the cast are Freda Bruce Lock- hart, Olga Slade, Percy Rhodes, Denis Mantell, Douglas Jefferies, Richard Lit- tledale, Eliot Makeham and Arthur Rid- ley. James G. Peede, advance man, was here ahead of the show. Harry Fttling, former stage manager at the Golden Gate and impresario of stage shows for the convicts at San Quentin, is here from Los Angeles on a vacation, just out of a hospital after a long series of operations. Slate Brothers, who recently appeared at the Golden Gate Theater, made such a big hit with their dance act that they were on the local Orpeum last week. Fdwin Tait, Manila showman. was here recently and left for Los Angeles. He expects to sail from San Francisco, homeward bound, about November 15. Leon Levy, manager of the Granada Theater, has been transferred to the United Artists Theater in Los Angeles. A. 3. Kennedy. publicity man with Levy here, will go South in the same capacity Hal Horne will replace Levy and Morry Foladare will be his advertising man- ager. October 26, 1929 Bridgeport Edward Fitzpatrick, who last managed the Fox-Poli Lyric Theater here, until forced to quit because of illness, has been appointed manager of the Fox-Poli Plaza Theater in Worcester. The Fox-Poli Palace has instituted further economy by reducing the per- sonnel of the orchestra in the pit two men, which leaves 10 men there now. Don Gil Torres, guest leader there for the past several months, who was featured for his great versatility, playing 16 dif- ferent instruments, also closed. The Park Theater wil] remain dark the rest of the season, the same as it has the past several seasons. Plans to re- model the theater have been abandoned. Atlantic City The Earle Theater last week was re- decorated in its interior to make it re- semble a barn, while the stage settings were in unison as a background for a Harvest Festival, with Benny Ross of- ficiating as master of ceremonies. The orchestra was dressed as farmers. Jose Lombardi, leader of the orchestra, gave a selection on the saxophone. The idea was favorably received and crowded houses resulted. The Steel Pier Minstrels played their last performance October 13. Present plans call for a vaudeville tour. The Million-Dollar Pier will reopen for its annual masked ball on October 31. Exmer Horris presents his new play Wings of Youth at the Apollo Theater this week. The cast includes Dorothy Appleby,. Raymond Guion, Hilda Spong, Vera Amazar, Gwyn Stratford, Fay Mar- tin, John Harrington and several others. Stanley Logan staged it. Minneapolis-St. Paul Katherine Heffman, of St. Paul, left this week to take up her work as ac- companist to Mme. Schumann-Heink when the latter makes her first talkie within the next few weeks. The legitimate season is getting a good sendoff this year thru the efforts of the Scotts, L. N. and R. B., who own the Metropolitan theaters in both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Strange Interlude ran full weeks in both towns. The next two weeks will be devceted to Genevieve Hamper and her Shakespearean reper- toire, while the week of November 3, Rio Rita will hold the boards, followed on November 10 with Fiske O’Hara in Jerry for Short, all of which is far more the- atrical fare than either of these cities bas had in many reasons. The Shubert Theater, Minneapolis, last week was held up by two armed men, who got away with $300. Al G. Kells, business manager, and William Reuss, treasurer, were in the office at the time of the holdup. A few days later the President Theater, St. Paul, was held up under practically identical circumstances. Nora Stenberg, treasurer, and Alice Harris, in charge of tickets, were in the box office when the two young bandits en- tered and demanded the money. They got away with $600, which loss was cov- ered by insurance. The similarity of the two crimes, as well as the holdup of the Lyceum Theater, St. Paul, last week, has led police to believe that the,same pair committed the three robberies. Robert Simons, formerly manager of the Star Theater, Milwaukee, has been made maMnager of the Lyceum Theater, St. Paul. He trades places with Jack McNamara, former manager, who be- comes manager of the Milwaukee house. With the centra!ization of advertising headquarters in New York, several staff changes were made last week in the Publix personnel in Minneapolis. Charles Winchell, at present advertising manager for the Northwest Circuit, leaves Novem- ber 30 to represent his division in New York. Don Alexander, now advertising manager of the State Theater, Minne- apolis, will be transferred to the main offices of Publix, to handle publicity for the northern section of the Northwest division of Publix. Don Chambers, of the New York office, will be transferred to Minneapolis to take charge of pub- licity for the southern section of the Northwest division. Austin McGough, assistant to Gene Fox at the Minnesota Theater, becomes publicity manager at the State. Scoop Wheeler, New York, will free lance at the various suburban thea- ters about the Twin Cities. cee see sa : ao A : : PUR, ee , 8 A ae ae a oe ght } ~ Cr | PF P| ee | ) ; | po _ “En j a _ : : 7 ae a : > f Gum rie ee Ei _ Po | P| nia . - ' ] Fe ——— ae j | ] ] : _ ee a — ) N 4 . a Mae Mi 2 Be ree Sen eS ae er ag She eee i ak
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‘¢ ‘ j 44 October 26, 1929 HAMPDEN’S Beginning Monday evening, October 14, 1929 THE BONDS OF INTEREST A copy from the Spanish of Jacinto Bena- vente. Translated by John Garrett Un- derhill. Settings by Claude Bragdon. Cos- tumes by Fania Mindell. Staged and pre- sented by Walter Hampden, who is starred, PROLOG Spoken by Crispin.......... Walter Hampden CHARACTERS In the order of their appearance BORE cocceececeoaceoocouced Charles Quigley CYERBER cccccecesscesscecceres Walter Hampden The Innkeeper .......... C. Norman Hammond First Inn Servant.............. Stephen Irving Second Inn Servant............. Francis Dears RERERONEER $c ccocsccccccecnvegesess Tom Gomez The Captain ..cccccccccce peoncees Louis Polan Dona Sirena ....... Dovescegcoess Mabe] Moore CORED ccccnccccsccccsccces Elinor Harriot ED ccccccescecesccsssecncécee Jeanne Clark RASTER cccccceccaccenceceecces Evelyn Goodrich D> ssacsepeseesesnacess Ernest Rowan The Wife of Polichinelle...... Caroline Meade SUE occcnasqvgnsenssesseses Ingeborg Torrup aa Etienne Girardot MO DOSE .ccccccccoccccssesceses Cecil Yapp me DOCTOR cocccccccceccccsess Gordon Hart Piret GComstatle ..ccccccesscece Murray D'Arcy Beoosnd Constable .....cccgcccseccs Howard Galt THE SCENES ACT 1—A Plaza in a City. Intermission Ten Minutes. ACT Y—The Garden of Dona Si- rena. Intermission Ten Minutes. ACT III— A Room in Leander’s House Walter Hampden for some unknown reason has selected this play, the same that marked the debut of the Theater Guild over 10 years ago, to open his current season. It was not a wise selec- tion, for it serves neither Hampden nor his company to advantage. The Bonds of Interest was hardly worth reviving. It is a wordy and de- liberate piece of writing that becomes more stilted in the hands of Hampden and his associates. Certainly it will not serve to increase the reputation of this excellent actor and it can do hardly more than carry him along until his next production is ready. This play is intended as a farcical comedy, but the direction and the play- ing have killed the lightness and made it a heavy, sodden vehicle that is always laborious. Hampden himself is woefully miscast. His faultless diction and beautiful tonal qualities are heard to advantage, but otherwise his performance is misfit. In- deed it is so much so that one realizes his characterization, as such, would be much finer if he sacrificed some of his qualities of speech for a more boisterous and carefree interpretation of the role. The same deliberateness applies to the supporting members of the cast and un- questionably comes from the direction of the star, who, it would appear, has caught the serious overtones of the play and made them the main theme. How- ever much the players may try, they can never get away from the stilted, in- stitutional style of acting. Among those in whom this weakness is particularly obvious are Charles Quigley, Tom Gomez, Mabel Moore and Ingeborg Torrup. From a physical standpoint the pro- duction is exceptional. Claude Brag- don’s settings are as always outstanding examples of stagecraft. Fania Mindell's costumes are equallv as effective. WILFRED J. RILEY. 7). BILTMORE Beginning Monday evening, October 14, 1929 THE NUT FARM A comedy by John C. Brownell. Staged by Harry MacFayden. Setting by Arne Jan- steen. Presented by John Henry Mears. Featuring Wallace Ford ON QT Helen Henry i Ce cc nsebenvhebeense Wallace Ford CE capcngenegsssenege Louis Kimball tt PD 5560660be0000sn000h00 Sam Coit SS ea Natalie Schafer Agatha Sliscomb .......... Louise Huntington Hamilton T. Holland......... Edward Keane J. Clarence Biddeford.......... Graham Velsey Harold Van Horton........... Mortimer LePey PD ASSEMBLY Beginning Wednesday Evening, Oct. 16, 1929 LOLLY A comedy by Fanny Heaslip Lea, Staged by Walter Greenough. Scenery and costumes by Edgar. Bohiman. Presented by Walter Greenough. Laura Carroll...... gcecndesoess Elinor Bedford Jeff Robertson.,..... TYTTTiTT John Brewster Daniel Gaylord........ pecccesece Hugh Miller DEEE. BE: esecceseneeseneeces ass Mary Thayer DOr, GRONG. io 0000050068000668506 Howard Claney RN GOUOE 0 n.k0060dsncensecnstasonnee+ ose, ..Mary Young (Mrs, John Dickey Craig) SE, sxovechecséebusésdcantsians Alvin Kerr Walt Rolland....... cecrcsecees Harvey Sayers ea PTT TT TTT TTT Daniel Coxe Francine Delmar........+.+e+. Betty Sherwood Mrs. Fairiax,....cccccee ceavece Eileen Douglas Miguel De Castro............. Alberto Carrillo ACT I—Club Deauville. Late at Night. ACT II—Lolly’s Apartment. Still Later. The Same Night. ACT IIfI—tLolly’s Apartment. Next Day About Noon. Sponsored by the New York Theater Assembly, newly formed group, and housed in the diminutive Assembly (formerly the Princess) Theater, Lolly is the first play of a subscription series. It is a fairly amusing, entertaining and well-written piece that deserves better than the short run it undoubtedly will experience. It will be unable to over- come its location and its mame as @ “little theater” presentation. Fanny Heaslip Lea has written a play unpretentious in story—a piece which tries to be nothing more than the light, but smart, comedy that it is. Lolly, formerly titled Roundabout, has nothing new in the way of story, but is a rather delightfully and intelligently written play, with lines a mile over the heads of the sparse second-night audience. It is not for popular consumption, nor is it in the “arty” class. The theme is slight. Lolly Carroll is a middle-aged widow infatuated with a gigolo representing himself as a titled Spaniard. Her daughter, Laura, a keen, bright, intelligent girl of 19, attempts to break up the affair when she suspects her mother is playing with fire. She suc- ceeds when Daniel Gaylord, Lolly’s old- time lover, returns from South America after an absence of 20 years. It is dis- closed that Laura is Gavlord’s child and that De Castro is a blackmailer. Gaylord and Lolly marry. Mary Young gives her usually fine per- formance .as Lolly. She plays her role with restraint and with real understand- ing. At all times she is most effective. Miss Bedford gives every indication of developing into a most talented per- former. She walked thru her part with ease. Hugh Miller was more than adequate as Gaylord, giving a sincere and polished performance. Alberto Carrillo, cast as the most conventional of heavies, played his role in just that manner. Lolly is well cast, competently directed and played superbly. Settings showed little originality. Take the play out of its poor location at the old Princess Theater, present it under the banner of an established producer, and it could stand up for a moderate run, RALPH A. EVANS. ss TIMES SQUARE Beginning Wednesday Evening, Oct. 16, 1929 THE MIDDLE WATCH A comedy by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. Staged by Ian Hay. Presented by Arch Selwyn and Charles B. Cochran. RED HOE, .cnccscceesccened Alfred Wellesley re re George Carr Captain Randall (Royal Marines).......... Robert Mawdesley . BRP Dodo Watts Flag Lieutenant.........-+++eee+: T. W. Sleigh BEOEIOTNO cccccccccccccces . Venetia Dormer ame TOW. ...cccccesscseces Enid Menhinick Commander Baddeley (Royal Navy)......... ceheastens beehen seeehekeeeen Michael Shepley Charlotte Hopkinson......... Madge Whiteman Admiral Sir Hercules Hewitt, K.C.B, ...... phedbd kin cece cheakheseeebeceuaa Fred Kerr Mary Carlton............seeeee- Ruth Abbott CAG TIPU... oc cccccscccesececs Annie Esmond B GBatbeP. cocccceqecsecseccccccses James Carter Captain Maitland (Royal | er o0eenegnsecaeeenstaabersses John Boyne Rowe (Royal Marines)......... sachbeeaneeescnseesakeessuanesse George Carr The scene is laid on board H. M. S. Falcon, @ cruiser on the China Station. ACT I—Scene 1: The Captain’s Lobby. Afternoon. Scene 2: The Captain’s Cabin. Night. ACT II—The Captain's Lobby. During the Middle Watch. ACT Ill—The Captain's Cabin. Next Morning. It is easily understandable why The Middle Watch is a successful London production, and the reasons why it will not be the same here are as simple. A nation as navy conscious as England would find enjoyment in the absurd situations simply because traditional institutions always seem more interest- ing when treated lightly. To American audiences, however, this British farce is the sort of thing one expects in musical comedies where the book is never the primary consideration. In fact, The Middle Watch is a libretto without tunes or lyrics. There are severa] distinguished per- formances in the play which carry the auditors along enjoying themselves heartily. Just what the authors had in mind exactly is uncertain. There is never a serious moment in the piece, and not once does it offer a situation that is believable. In the words of one of the principal characters, “The British navy has gone mad.” Fay Eaton’s love for Captain Randall, of the Rova] Marines, makes dinner aboard His Majesty’s Ship Faloon after a tea dance an especially interesting ven- ture, but being unable to persuade her cousin, and chaperon, to remain about, she enlists the aid of her friend, Mary Carlton, an American. Cousin Charlotte Hopkinson is safely stowed away with the ship’s compass, and then, just to make things interesting, the ship’s tender, which was to take the girls ashore, is crippled, making it necessary to remain aboard over night. To add to the complications the Admiral’s family faces disaster on a yacht and the Falcon is ordered to the rescue after the Admiral] arrives aboard the Falcon. The girls have been quar- tered in Captain Maitland’s spare cabin, which presumably is the only place a visiting admiral is expected to sleep. Jumping from room to room in the wake of the Admiral occupies the girls until one of them crawls into bed with him. From then on things get more absurd, until in the end Mary becomes engaged to Captain Maitland and every- thing, it seems, will be all right. Fred Kerr, a favorite here, was a de- lightful Admiral. He fumed and blus- tered and faded with perfect shading to the part entrusted tn his capable hands Ruth Abbott, the only American in the cast, seemed a bit too conscious at times \ in her efforts to be a wisecracking, hard- boiled American actress, Accepting this as due to her earnestness to do right by the largest part she has ever handled in a Broadway production, it can be overlooked and stated that her perform- ance is good. A low comedy part car- ried by Alfred Wellesley is finely done, with commendable assistance from George Carr. John Boyne Rowe is a splendid leading man. Others of the cast are good performers and well cast, The settings are perfectly designed and well executed. Direction on the whole is passable. CHARLES MORAN. : oe “Channel Road” Given Pleasing Production HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 19.—~Tryout performances.of The Channel Road, play by Alexander Woollcott and George S. Kaufman, based on a story by de Mau- passant, were given at Parsons’ Theater this week, prior to its opening in New York October 17. The piece was pro- duced by Arthur Hopkins, with settings by Robert Edmond Jones, The play retains the smack and flavor of the original story, Boule de Suife, and was well received, being presented by a capa- ble cast headed by Siegfried Rumann and Anne Forrest and which includes William Young, Marie Bruce, Paul W. Dorn, Bjorn Koefoed, Edmund Loewe, Edgar Stehli, Anna Lubow Martin Noble, Seldon Bennett, H. C. Johnston, Edith Van Cleve, Peggy Conway, Mildred Beverly and Juana Allraum. “House of Mander” Is Gripping Drama ‘ ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Oct. 19.— Winnie Baldwin's House of Mander was given its premiere at the Apollo Theater Monday. It is gripping and realistic drama. The play is well acted. John FP. Morrissey, in the principal role, gives a fine performance. The only light moments are caused by G. O. Taylor as the son who tries to drown his sorrows in drink. Others who deserve credit in- clude Alice Reinhart and Alden Chase. Lawrence Shubert Lawrence and Lew Morton present House of Mander. It is staged by Lawrence Marston and has one setting. Performances to October 19, inclusive. Dramatic Opened Perf. Among the Married....... Oct. 3..... 20 Bird in Hand .....ceeeee APP. 4.0+-- Bonds of Interest.........Oct. 14..... 8 Candle-Light..........e:- . Sept. 30..... 24 Channel Road, a sshd. lcesse Cherry Orchard, Ts sess Sept. 23..... 8 Cradle Song, Diicdess . Sept. 17..... 4 Criminal Code, The.......Oct. 2..... 21 Divided Honors...,........Sept. 30..... 24 RUOGWG, «-- 220 0+enenveceeeee EOD 17..... 39 Gambling........... ...- Aug. 26..... 66 Her Friend the King. ooccce J “Scsocs Oe House ef Fear, The.......Oct Gecagce Houseparty.........++.-+.- Sept. S.ccce @ Hundred Years Old, A..,.Oct a xeee 23 It’s a Wise Child..........Aug. 6..... 87 SORT . ccs excecee ecoccccccess OOH B..00. 15 Journey's End..........-. Mar. 22..... 243 June Moon.... . “Bacage ae Karl and Anna. X Web oke 16 Ladies Don't Lie s ere 12 Lady From Alfaqueque, A.. Sent. 30..... 4 Let Us Be G 280 SE cesses 4s | a 5 Many Waters.......+.++++. ‘Sept Ts 0600 29 Master Builder, The...... Sept. 19..... 2 Middle Watch, The........ Oct. 16..... 5 Mile. Bourrat............- Oct Wences 5 ae ted on the Gesene DRROR sc ccecaccececevecces Sept. 11..... 45 Nut A TO coceceecesG, Becoces 8 Remote Control s6geude ens Sept. 10..... 47 Rope’s End.......s++++5+: Sept. 19..... 36 Scarlet Pages.........++:- Sept. 9@..... 48 Scotland Yard............ Sept. 27..... 27 Sea Gull, The......... eo ec MORO. 86. cece 15 See Naples and Die,.....,Sept, 26..... 2% Soldiers and Women...... Sept. 2..... 5f Street Beene. ....csccecess Jan. 16..... 35 Strictly Dishonorable...... Sept. 18..... 3¢ Subway Express........ ..- Sept. 24..... 30 Sunny Morning, A........ Sept. 30..... Would-Be Gent eman, The. Sept. 21..... 3 Musical Comedy Connie's Hot Chocolates....June 20..... 154 POUT TeiGscccccscccess Jan. 9.....327 Great DAP..ccccs aeeseeses Oct. 17....- Little Ghow, The.......... Apr. 30.....199 Mile. Modiste.......-.+... Oct. 7,...- 16 New Moon, The..........- Sept. 19..... 454 Night in Venice, A........May 21..... 170 SDs ne neesevoves seeds Sept. 23..... 31 Sketch Book.......... cove SUlp La.ncee 128 Street Singer, The........ Sept. 17..... 39 Sweet Adeline.............Qept. 3..... 88 Whoopee....... ecnceosecees Dec. 4.....367 i Po FT —_——_~I —— ms | || See i A RSE REALS LE 7 — _ si ee ———— EE Nees _ fF ee Pp a — ee 7 Jin: 2) eae rrr
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“Fires of Spring’’ Is Not Faring Well CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Fires of Spring, Robert McLaughlin’s rejuvenation opus now in its second week at the Cort The- ater, having been received with widely varying opinions by the local critics, is net faring well with the public, business being way off. The tale concerns a celebrated French actress whom age is rapidly overtaking. She accepts the offer of a daring sur- geon who has discovered the elixir of youth somewhere in Egypt. This liquid together with a transfusion will turn back the years. Despite the fact that it has never been tried on anyone, the operation is a success and the trans, formation to youth takes place. During the rejuvenation the actress arouses the wrath of the physician by refusing to marry him and then loses her youth even more quickly than she got it back. The plot is fantastic and impossible, as nobody in this day and age believes in magic drugs. The author, evidently realizing this, has tacked on an epilog making the whole thing seem as a bad dream to the old actress. Eugenie Leontovitch has an oppor- tunity to be both dramatic and youth- fully Nghthearted. In the youthful role she was brilliantly charming, but was not so convincing as the aged actress. George Nash as the doctor did excel- lently, as did Frank Nash as a theatrical manager and Bradley Page as the young artist. Others in the cast included Wil- fred Lucas, John Ravold, Betty Utmore and Helen Sinnott. “Thunder in the Air” Scores Tremendous Hit CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—The subscription season of the newly organized Dramatic League of Chicago got off to a remark- ably auspicious start Monday night when its first production, Thunder in the Air, was presented to an audience that packed the Princess Theater to its utmost capacity. The drama chosen to inaugurate the season is not one that possesses a “popular” appeal, being a ghost play that requires a thoroly sophisticated and in- telligent audience to appreciate it. Just such an audience was on hand the opening night and enjoyed every mo- ment of the beautiful acting of a flaw- less cast. Thunder in the Air is a play of mem- ories from the beyond in which the ghost of an English soldier killed in the World War returns to the members of his family, his sweetheart ahd severa) acquaintances just as each one remem- bered him. To the mother he is the appealing little boy, the sweetheart sees him as the carefree, inconstant youth whom she loved, while to the father he is still a “rotter” whom the stern old man refuses to forgive. The conflict of these widely varying emotions furnish some poignant moments and tense, gripping situations. In less competent hands the Won’t Be Long Before They Pay in Blackouts And Play Lunch Wagons NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Take our word for it. It has come to this in Eastern vaudeville. A Philly booker was heard arguing about salary with an act. The latter refused to make an auto jump for $12 for two people on a Saturday. The word battle lasted about three- quarters cf an hour, and the act won. The booker finally consented to make it $15, after being confronted with *he price of gas, oi], wear and tear on the car, bridge tolls—and if this isn’t the payoff!—the price of going and coming thru the Holland Tunnel. In this office it goes on like this every week. And here's another beaut. An indie booker told a Billboard reperter last week that he had an important announcement to make. He started off important enough: “T've added 20 houses to my books.” “Yeh! How many weeks does that give you?” “Er-r-r. Well, you see, I had 16 houses and 25 days before, and now 3 have 36 houses—cnd a total of 60 days.” What's coming next? The Name in gold letters on cov- er, 15c extra for each line. A Date Book Arranged Especially for Your Needs dum book for Managers, Agents and Performers in all branches of the show world. Actual size 2%x5% inches—Just fits the vest pocket. Contains complete calendars for the years 1928, 1929 and 1930, maps, space for recording re- ceipts and disbursements of money, census of the largest cities of the U. S. and much other valuable information. Dated from June 1, 1929, PLENTY OF SPACE FOR BOOKINGS, ROUTES, SPECIAL NOTATIONS OR DAILY MEMORANDA. For sale at all offices of The Billboard. Mailed to any part of the world for 25c each. The Billboard Pub. Co., most convenient memoran- to August 1, 1930. Cincinnati, 0. play might easily become a maudlin mess of sentimentality, but the cast that has been provided never once lost their grasp of the drama’s true values and they carried it thru to a superb/con- cluston. Cecilia Loftus as the mother and J. Fisher White as Major Vexted, father of the dead soldier, gave out- standing performances. Miss Loftus was given a tremendous reception ‘on her first appearance and her acting thruout fulfilled the fondest expectations of her many old friends in the audience. Rob- ert Haslam as the departed soldier, Selena Royle as the sweetheart, Leonard Willey as the clergyman, and Wilfrid Seagram as the soldier's former comrade also gave well-nigh perfect characteriza- tions. The remainder cf the cast, which included Jeannette Sher.in as_ the clergyman’s wife; John Bramall as Gibbs, the butler; Edith Harcourt as Miss Newton, a spiritualist; Laura Hard- ing as a maid, and Freddie Stange as the boy Ronnie were very good. As a whole the cast scarcely could have been im- proved upon. At the conclusion of the play there was long-continued applause and many calls for the author, Robins Miller, but he did not respond. Much credit for the splendid start the Dramatic League has made must be accorded May Dowling, director, who has worked untiringly to put it over. She has-had charge of every detail, from di- rection of the publicity to the redecora- tion of the theater. The house has been completely transformed under the bands of the decorators and presents a beauti- ful appearance. The wonderful recep- tion accorded Thunder in the Air indi- cates that there is a sufficient number of drama-conscious folks in Chicago to fill the 978 seats of the Princess every night of the four-week run of the piece. Around the Loop CHICAGO, Oct. 19—U. J. (Sport) Herrmann, owner of the Cort Theater, has been elected president of the board of the Chicago Public Library. Billy House, Shubert star, is in town and dickering for RKO dates. A “talking organ” is to be inspected Tuesday by movie theater executives And a “talking auto” whith answers questions ts being put forward as a new stage novelty. Maurice Browne, author of Winos Over Furope, came back to Chi. for the pre- miere of his opus at the Blackstone this week My Girl Friday probably wil! not linger long at the Garrick. Sign X Y 2Z@ is signing off &t the Studebaker Saturday; Paris, with Irene Bordoni, comes into the Selwyn Sunday, on which day also Broadway Nights opens at the Majestic Otherwise there is no change in current attractions. S. N. Behrman, author of Meteor. spent several days in town this week and conferred with Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt regarding the new play, which the New York Theater Guild wil) produce. Up and down the rialto: Samuel Gold. wyn and his wife, the former Frances Howard, stage actress, in town as thé guests of Albert Lasker, financier. They're serving coffee in the rejuvenated Princess lounge. . Ambassador Charles G. Dawes back in town to meet with the finance committee of the Cen- tury of Progress Exposition. Horace Sistare, former stock impresario, now managing a mind-reading act. Arthur Clamage off for Minneapolis after several days here. . . . With Tex Guinan and Evelyn Nesbit enter- taining Chi., Broadway is minus a couple of ‘tts midnight roses. . . . Mike Barnes home from a visit to Dallas and Little Rock. Max Grubet trekking his “Jungle Oddities” to Muskegon, Mich., in the swell truck he’s had built for them. Tex Austin will have a union crew manning the Stadium for the rodeo. Mrs. Prentiss Ingraham, widow of Col. Pren- tiss Ingraham, author of numerous Buf- falo Bill stories, is living on the North Side with her daughter. Louise Butler, singer, has been awarded $25,000 damages against the John R. Thompson Company for injuries she received when a street elevator rose suddenly thru the sidewalk in front of the Thompson company’s building on August 4, 1928. Efforts are being made to locate a sister of Fred Cimini, 23-year-old “human fly”, who was killed this week in a fall from the new Civic Opera Building. Lee Shubert was in town this week for the opening of the Dramatic League season at the Princess. The burned Strand Theater at Aurora, Tll., is to be replaced with a new $1,000,000 theater. The new house will be on the site of the Rialto, which was burne’ a year ago. Emil Cooper, famous orchestra con- ductor, arrived in Chicago this week to take up the baton at the new Civic Opera house. Al Kvale is acting as master of cere- monies at the Tivoli, outlying house, the coming week. Silver nameplates have been placed on the arms of the seats at the rejuvenated Princess occupied by the drama critics of the dailies. October 26, 1929 Detroit The Little Theater, Detroit art house, was opened October 14 by the Twentieth Century Club of Detroit to play “artie” films. The house will be manager by Edith B. Ruebekan. Don Rose, former advertising director and assistant manager of the Oriental Theater, has left the show business to go into sales promotion work with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Des Moines E. F. Lampman, manager of the Or- pheum here for six years, has announced that he will soon leave that position. He has not announced his pians for the future ea to say that he plans a vacation in New York, leaving here the middle of November. Bobby Warner, popular violinist who appeared here last year with Christen- sen’s Hotel Fort Des Moines orchestra, is planning to return to Des Moines. Fort Wayne Coffee is now being served in the lower foyer of the Emboyd Theater. Tony Brill, manager of the Majestic, has returned from the East. Kay Carlin, formerly with Artists and Models, is visiting friends here. Jacksonville Reedy LaMance, for years a hoofer with Coburn’s Minstrels, and later with various tab. shows, has returned home and has opened a dance studio. Stanley Sheldon, tap-dancing in- structor, has removed his studio from his home to the Cinderella Ballroom in the down-town section. oe Santa Claus Talkie For Dep’t Stores NEW YORK, Oct. 21—With talking pictures driving the musician to the wall, there is another profession, a rather meager one, that may come in for a setback on account of the talking screen. Several department stores, already pre- paring their Christmas display of toys, mays eliminate the Santa Claus in per- son, who has guided the children on their Christmas “wish” tours, and in- stead install talking pictures with a Santa Claus motif. One of New York's largest department stores is installing talking apparatus and will equip a miniature theater in the toy department that will accommodate from 100 to 150 youngsters and will present talking pictures with the Christmas at- mosphere for their amusement during the holiday season. The sophistication of the modern Young America, who seems to have lost much faith in the Santa Claus legend, is the motive behind the idea. There is the belief that seeing the moving pic- ture on the screen will bring a far great- er reality to the youthful mind than a rather crude-looking object made up as Santa Claus, who beneath his whiskers and red garb presents anything but a Kris Kringle impression. The idea is to present Christmas Carols and other favorite Yuletide stories sev- eral times a day, rushing the kiddies in and out as fast as possible. THEATRE FOR LEASE Capacity 900 seats. Centrally located. Entirely furnished to do business. Doing good busi- ness now. J. M. 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46 October 26, 1929 Billboard r tL AORN if FRANK GILLMORE President ETHEL BARRYMORE Vice-President BERTON CHURCHILL Second Vice-Pres. EEE =a cActors Equity “Association PAUL DULLZELL 45 West 47th Street, New Vork Capitol Building, Chicago 304 Hall Bidg., oth & Walnut, Kansas City Theo. Hale, 369 Pine St., San Francisco 6412 Hollywood Blwd., Los Angeles Executive Secy-Treas. GRANT STEWART Recording Secretary PAUL N. TURNER Counsel f j— r RETIRES FROM EUROPEAN ASSN. The Actors’ Equity Association, for several years a member of the Interna- tional Union of Persons Connected With the Stage, with headquarters in Vienna, has just tendered its resignation to Adolf Eisler, general secretary. Equity has felt for some time that the limitation of its jurisdiction to English-speaking drama gave it com- paratively little real contact with the International Union of Persons Con- nected With the Stage, while its mem- bership was fairly expensive as such matters go. The association did feel, however, that such an organization was of value to unions able to participate more widely than Equity, and for that reason joined and supported it during the years when it was getting started. Now Equity feels the International has got its start and, while the American actors’ association will probably always maintain its interest and friendship in work cf the International, it does not believe its further membership to be necessary. EQUITY AND MR. AMES At the time of the announcement of the retirement of Winthrop Ames as a producer the Council of the Actors’ Equity Association, which has had long experience with Ames, not only as a producer, but as a member of many committees from the producing man- agers’ various organizations, sent him the following letter: “The Council at its meeting October 8 discussed at some length your decision to retire from the American theater as a producer. The result was that a resolu- tion was spread upon the association's minutes expressing regret. “The productions you have made have always been not only worth while but dignified, and the Council of the Actors’ Equity Association feels that the theater has suffered a real loss by your with- drawal] from the producing fieid. “We were instructed to convey to you the action taken and to express to you in the name of the association the wish that good health and contentment will be with you wherever you go and what- ever you do.” This letter was signed by Paul Dullzell, executive secretary. Very shortly an appreciative reply was received from Ames, in which he said: “Will you tell the Equity Council that its message about my retirement pleased me more than I can temperately express? “The relations between actor and pro- ducer are so personal, and under cir- cumstances often so trying to both, that to realize one has the good will of those with whom one has worked for so many years is heart-warming. “In return I can only say that what I shall miss most in retiring is the pleasure that association with actors has always given me. “Sincerely and gratefully yours, “WINTHROP AMES.” A BRITISH EQUITY? Equity’s honorary president, John Emerson, was invited recently to address a meeting of members of the Actors’ Association of Great Britain and the Stage Guild, at which he counseled get- ting both groups into one organization and offered his aid for any such movement, This offer was enthusiastically re- ceived and a resolution endorsing the basic plan of ome orgenization was adopted. Since 1924 the actors of England have had no organization which could speak for them as Equity does for the legiti- mate actors of the United States. Prior to that date the Actors’ Association had achieved some measure of power and haq forced the adoption by touring man- agers of the contract sponsored by the late Sidney Valentine and named for him. But the Actors’ Association was a trade union, as Equity is, and a section of the membership, including especially the actor-managers who were specifically barred from holding office or serving on the Council, did not approve of the administrative program. And so from 1924 on in the next year or so a number of actors resigned from the Actors’ Association and organized the Stage Guild. an organization on some- what the same lines as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and in which the actors were only one branch without controlling power. In addition the Stage Guild was definitely com- mitted to a non-union program The result was that neither the Actors’ Association nor the Stage Guild had the power or prestige which the Actors’ As- sociation had enjoyed and nothing like the influence on the theater exerted by Equity. In the last year or so. despite the adoption of an act of Parliament to compel the registration of producing managers, contractual conditions have become steadily worse. There is no standard contract the managers are obliged to issue; no organization which can compel a manager to live up to such contracts as are offered; no settled pro- cedure for the arbitration and collection of claims The conditions which have arisen un- der these circumstances have caused widespread discontent, but up to the present time no concerted action. Be- tween the two factions stands only one point the settlement of which seems in any way difficult: either the Actors’ Association must give up its trade union or the Stage Guild must change its charter; or the actors’ section must retire from it In the negotiations which are pre- sumably now under way no better counselor could be found than John Emerson, who was Equity’s president during the difficult days when the Equity Shop policy was in process of de- velopment, and his willingness to help in any way possible is, we think, sound proof that his interest in the welfare of the actor is as keen as it has always been. BONDING IN OLD VENICE Ottilie Amend, who, tho not a member of the association, has been a reader of The Equity Magazine almost from its inception, has sent the following note commenting upon an early example of Equity’s present bonding requirements. It is in all likelihood not the earliest, but it goes back long enough to prove that human nature doesn’t change very rapidly. Says Miss Amend: “The following, culled from The Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, opera singer, actor, manager, etc., may be of interest to the members of the Actors’ Equity Association. “Kelly tells that when he and the company of which he was a member ar- rived in Venice (this was toward the end of the 18th century) they found *. . . that so many needy speculators had taken the theater and failed. leav- ing their performers destitute, that the Senate found it necessary to interfere and had appointed a person, under whom the following regulations were to be strictly observed: “*The person proposing to take the theater was compelled to give a list of his performers, their salaries. etc. to- gether with every estimated expense at- tending his proposed arrangements, and then was forced to give security, or actually deposit the money so stated, before he could procure a license to open the doors.’” Chorus Equity Assn. DOROTHY BRYANT, Executive Secretary Lee Russell is a principal in Jarnegan. Barbara P. Martsin is playing a part in Blavk Hand Elinor Hunt is a principal in Animal Crackers. At the meeting of the Chorus Equity executive committee, held on Wednesday, October 9, Dolores Suarez was appointed to fill the unexpired term on that com- mittee of William Bailey, resignea. Miss Suarez will serve until the next annual meeting. We have no addresses for the following members of the executive committee: Jack Wynn, Gus Schilling, Archie Thomp- son. We would appreciate it if anyone knowing the addresses of these persons would notify us. Alys Fitzgerald and Rena Landeau were reinstated as members in good standing of the Chorus Equity at the las* meeting of the executive committee Sixty-eight new members joined the Chorus Equity in the last week. We are holding checks in settlement of claims for Ivan Alexis, Jack Coleman, Peggy Dalson, Johanne Fredhoven, Billie Fanning, Elizabeth Huyler, Ruth Ken- nedy, Peggy McGowan and Hazel St. Amant. In the past week two companies’ for which the Equity had obtained bonds, closed without paying salaries. It is for your protection that we ask you not to go into rehearsal until you have notified us. There is no use in working unless you are going to be paid. It genera!ly takes several days to get a bond. Give us pienty of time to work on it for you. The Revolt of the Aciors, Equity’s his- tory, is on the book stands. This book should be intensely interesting to every moen.ber of Equity. If you don't wish to go to the book stores, place your order at the Chorus Equity office. Members are reminded that they can- not refuse to give a performance unless so directed by their association On Saturday night salaries were not paid to the members of the John Murray Ander- son Almanac Company Some of the chorus members did not wish to go on for the night performance. The contract provides that salaries are payable on or before Saturday night of each week for that week. In cther words, up until 12 o’clock Saturday night, after the last performance, the contract was not broken. Further, there was a bond covering salaries for the company. If the company had refused to go on, it is pos- sible that We would have had difficulty in getting salaries from the bond The new due period starts on Novem- ber 1. To date there is no ccmpany the chorus of which is paid to May 1, 1930 Help your company to be the first to be 100 per cent in good standing to May 1, 1930. In sending in money for dues, do not send cash. Send either a money order or a check, made payable to the Chcrus Equity Association. There is no 30 days’ grace allowed members who are working Your contract provides that on Novem- ber 1 you will be in good standing until May 1, 1930 Be sure that we have your correct ad- dress. The Employment Agency is very busy at present and the work cf this de- partment is retarded by the lack of ad- dresses. Members who are leaving the jurisdic- tion of Equity should apply for an hon- orable withdrawal card immediately. DELAWARE Publix Richards Nace, Inc., Wilming- ton, theatrical proprietors, 1,000 shares common; Corporation Trust Company of America. Kline Amusement Company of Phila- delphia, to conduct opera, musical and vocal performances, $50,000 preferred, 1,000 shares common; Corporation Guar- antee and Trust Company, Wilmington. International Broadcasting Corpora- tion of New York, to operate broadcast- ing station, 100 shares common; United States Corporation Company. Motion Picture Congress of America, Inc., Wilmington, to deal in motion pic- ture films and apparatus, 10,000 shares common; Corporation Trust Company of America. FLORIDA C. A. Ross Enterprises, Inc., Orlando, operate places of amusement and thea- ters, 50 shares, par value $100 eath; C. A. Ross, L. M. Ross and L. B. Ross. New Incorporations ILLINOIS Avaloe Amusement Corporation, Chi- cago, to operate a motion picture thea- ter, 200 shares of no par value; I. Brott- mann, Emma Spiesman and David Brott- mann, 2811 Diversey avenue. The Academy Theater, inc., Chicago, to furnish entertainment and amuse- ment to the public, $20,000; Morris and Anna Schaeffer, Nathaniel S.and Jeanette Barger, 16-20 South Halsted street Arthur P. Felman, Inc., Chicago, to deal in all kinds of theatrical supplies and magical apparatus, $10,000; Arthur P. and Helen G. Felman and Arthur G. Kaderli, 431 North Clark street. MICHIGAN Shutt Amusement Corporation, Detroit, to Own, promote and maintain musical comedy companies, $5,000; filed by the company, 1331 Broadway. NEW YORK Brighton Exhibition Corporation, Brooklyn, theatrical. $5,000; H. Helman, 1476 Broadway, Manhattan. Harway Amusement Corporation, Brook- lyn, $10,000; 8S. J. Inciardi, 1819 Broad- way, Manhattan. Tona, Marthattan, motion pictures, 200 shares common; F. G. Osch, 383 Madison avenue. Mendel Theatrical Corporation, Man- hattan, $30,000; H. H. Oshrin, 1501 Broadway Foreign Film Exchange, Manhattan, motion pictures, $10,000; J. Buitenkant, 225 West 34th street. . Theater Acoustics Corporation, Man- hattan, motion pictures, $25,000; A. Bs Siegel, 570 7th avenue. Coxsackie Theater Corporation, Cox- sackie, $1,000; Curtis & Warren. Mapleton Theater, Manhattan, $10,000; B. Rich, 1440 Broadway. St. George Amusement Corporation, Manhattan, $20,000; Kelly & Connelly, 28 West 44th street NORTH CAROLINA Arrington Brothers, Inc., Rocky Mount, to operate moving picture and vaude- shows, authorized capital stock $100,000, with subscribed stock of $15,000; C. H. Arrington, B. D. Arrington and Lucy A. Johnson, of Rocky Mount. OHIO Strand Theater Building Company, Cleveland, 250 shares of no par value; Francis H. Beam, William C. Keough and Parker K. Fulton WASHINGTON Audientone, Inc., Seattle, to deal in sound reproducing equipment; Dailey & Prather. oe er aac. 2 a oc + og : : : he : @ : re —— — - - rE | | rr ee . Fe j ee _ : ' ee | . | : mS ee ee ( : f f un } : ee _____ - SS ee } _
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—City Tattersall’s Bldg., 198 Pitt Street. SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE U. 8. & CAN. Foreign. Gok WHE: ca duecsans aie $3.00 $4 Six Months........++++ 1.75 2.25 Three Months..... genene 1. 1.25 00 . Subscribers when requesting change of ad- dress should give former as well as present address. DISPLAY ADVERTISING—Fifty cents per agate line. Whole page, $350; half page, $175; quarter page, $87.50. No display advertise- ment measuring less than four lines accepted. Last advertising form goes to press 11 a.m Monday No telegraphed advertisements accepted un- less remittance is telegraphed or mailed so as to reach publication office before 11 a.m Monday. The Billboard reserves the right to edit si! advertising copy. ES OCTOBER 26. Vol. XLIL No. 43 S SUCKERS, the people in this A great land of the free are hard to surpass. Taken as a class, they are, in fact, just about incorrigible. Local welfare and protective organiza- tions, to say nothing of dozens of in- dividual busvbodies, are continually on he alert to apprehend and expose the victimizers of the gullible public, but the stupidity of most of the victims them- selves makes the work of their would- protectors largely in vain. rom the stream of complaints re- ceived weekly the following is a typical } } and illuminating example: “l am writing this as a protest against some of the troupes that have been howing in my home town, and ask that vou give them a writeup as a warning to other towns where they play. My wife was cheated out of $30 by a gypsy fortune teller, My little girl, only eight vears old, lost $3 at some sort of a rac- ing machine game, and my son, 12 years old, dropped $5 at a ball-throwing stunt. On top of this I spent about $50 trying to win at a kind of marble game, having been enticed to play it by someone who was standing near the booth, I am a big business man in these parts, and I want you to publish this letter and the namt of the shows So as ta caution other men and women not to become involved in these swindling games. I enjoy these travel- ing shows as much as anyone, but IT am ‘ing to use my influence, together with other business people in this section, to have such outfits barred from coming here,” Since all past efforts to expose and castigate the grifters have proved of no Billboard avail, perhaps it might do a little good to show up a few of the suckers. Here you have a spectacle that is both pitiful and humorous. First, a wife and mother is taken for $30 by a mitt reader—and what a con- suming curiosity the good matron must have had to indulge it so expensively! Notwithstanding this $30 worth of enlightenment, the two juvenile members of the family are permitted to go up against set games, Then, still not initiated into wisdom, the head of the family himself falls for a “marble” game to the tune of $50. And he says he is a big business man! There is every reason, of course, to condemn the practice of playing sharp with children and even women, but when it comes to grown men—and busi- ness men to boot—well, it seems that if they are simple-minded enough to fall for the obvious skin games of the grift- ing fraternity, they deserve to be fleeced as an object lesson. This is not to be construed as con- doning the activities of gaff joints and their operators and shills, who merit nothing but the strongest condemna- JEANNE have been consistently successful in maintaining excellent box-office receipts, the acts have been dropped with no apparent regard for what the local pub- lic wants, Years ago, even little hamlets of 2,000 and 3,000 population were visited reg- ularly by touring troupes, and it was nothing unusual for cities of 15,000 and 20,000 to have two vaudeville houses running regularly. Now, incredible as it may seem, there are cities of 100,000 and more popula- tion without as much as one theater playing vaudeville. This has set a lot of theatergoers to wondering, and it has not taken them very long to deduce that the chain operators are bent on giving their pa- trons nothing but canned programs and making them like it. Strangely enough, judging from a fairly representative collection of re- ports and observations, the powers in command actually are having unex- pectedly good success in making the public like it. Quite a few former vaudeville houses, whose patrons at first appeared very KAGELS ~ } at all. A have done the task as well? quite grasp. - tion and punishment according to law— where the law chooses to punish. But as long as the suckers keep com- ing along, eager and willing, and not infrequently with a braggadocio born of their belief that they can beat the other man at his own game, there will be no way to curtail the lucky boys. As long as there are boobs, there will be somebody to entertain them. So about the only hope is for more protective societies to shield the helpless ones; greater vigilance with respect to questionable shows that come to town— and, perhaps, the assignment of special nurses to those hopelessly gullible grownups who don’t know enough to stop after they have lost their first fin or sawbuck at a game of “chance” or “skifl”. ESENTMENT is beginning to R manifest itself in different towns where theaters are all under the same control and vaudeville has been discontinued for no other reason except that the chain, operators desire to plug the talkies instead. Even in very large cities and in numerous houses where stage attractions MERE student, I am scarce equipped to speak of Jeanne Eagels - yet I could not let go unheeded the tincture of scorn observable in post-mortem comment on her: erences that gossips are making to liquor, temperament, etc. They forget how night after night for many years Jeanne Eagels had to play parts that were a tremendous strain on her nerves; roles which made the use of stimulants almost a necessity; roles to which it might be said she sacrificed herself, and in which she buried herself with the devotion of a true artist. off .their own identities and the cloak of feminine hypocrisy to do justice to these roles—Jeanne Eagels often complained of the hard- ships they imposed on her health and disposition, but who else would Even so, it is almost a blasphemy to make excuses for her. well explain away the waywardness of Byron or Baudelaire! student of letters, I can express my sentiment only by saying that she is analogous in the stage world to men like Poe in the literary world— and in common with them, had some quality which the mob can never Into their choice ranks she projected herself despite the limitations imposed by the American screen and stage. There was nothing shallow about women moviegoers’ tittered in that powerful climactic scene of “The Letter”’—there being in her frenzy that which common wits could not aspire to.—L. P. W., in St. Louis Post-Dispatch. the delicate ref- Few actresses could have so cast As Asa her. We recall how many ee) reluctant to change over to the mechani- cal entertainment, now are doing a very healthy business. The good brand of talkies offered, coupled with the initial enthusiasm of the new season, may have something to do with this, but the fact remains that the circuit czars for the present are getting satisfactory results on their own terms, Under the circumstances, the return of stage acts on any appreciable scale must depend upon public sentiment as revealed at the box office. XPLOITATION STUNTS by thea- E ter managers and their publicity men long ago invaded the realm of the unique and now sometimes are bordering on the fantastic or whatever you choose to call it. As an instance, there is Manager E. F. Lampman, of the Orpheum Theater, Des Moines, credited with giving a special matinee of The Awful Truth film for the city’s divorcees. The house offered to give free tickets to all those who showed their divorce papers. Just picture a divorcee doing such a October 26, 1929 47 thing for the value of two bits or half a dollar. Maybe Manager Lampman figured, not on how many would take advantage of this offer, but the number of curious persons who might come around to get a look at the expected divorcees. Nevertheless, there seems to be some- thing not quite right about the idea. +e ORIGIN OF AN INVENTION — Johnny came back from the circus much excited. “Oh, mamma,” he exclaimed. “Katie spilled some peanuts on the ground, and what do you think hap- pened? The elephant picked them up with his vacuum cleaner.”—Watchman- Examiner. > Criticism and the Theater ISCUSSIONS to which we have listened anent the recent production of O'Neill's Strange Interlude might afford material for half a dozen editorials touching censorship, the function of the Stage, the attitude of the clergy to the theater, the principles of dramatic criticism, and the like. We limit our- selves to one or two points that would seem to invite a minimum cf con- tro-ersy. One of these is the amazing diversity of opinion regarding this and other pro- ductions that impinge upon moral is- sues, On the part of fairly intelligent folk of equally earnest moral purpose. A con- temporary in a neighboring city in its editorial columns called O'Neill’s play “tripe,” “slime,” “filth” and like engag- ing epithets, and declared its dcctrine to be the right of everyone to seek hap- piness thru self-indulgence. A religious teacher in the same city replied that he could find nothing of the sort in a story confessedly dismal, but saw in it an impressive portrayal of the failure of such indulgence to bring either happiness or contentment; the leading characters found a semblance of peace only when they forgot themselves in the interest cf an unfortunate child. A dramatic critic found much that was worth while in the play, but averred that nothing could drag him to witness a second performance. A university pro- fessor declared that he had never seen anything on the stage of equal impres- siveness. A minister who ventured to protest against police censorship found himself assailed with scurrilous invective as a corrupter of youth. Another minister cried out vigorously against “soap-box” teachers of morals and was hailed as a Daniel come to judgment. ‘We are reminded of a discussion we once heard between two equally earnest and cultivated clergymen, both of pro- nounced liberal views, one of whom de- nourced Wagner's operas as undiluted lubricity, while the other defended them with the utmost warmth. They found common ground in contempt for Ken- nedy’s Servant in the House, by reason of its supposed attack on the church and the ministry. For our own part, we had never paid any attention to the in- trigues of Wagner's goddesses and heroes, being enthralled by the music: while Kennedy’s symbolism seemed to us amazingly forceful and instructive. In the face of such divided opinion, what can we conclude, save that the best of us are guided in large part by our prejudices and predilections? No one, however earnest and intelligent, is a trustworthy guide. Either we must in- sist that playwrights and makers of literature shall confine themselves tv providing imnocuous entertainment, or establish some official star chamber to whose authoritative behests al! alike must bow: or else )t would seem that we must permit the human mind and heart to find their own appropriate food where they will, trusting to the corrective in- fluences of life itself and the inherent selective power of the moral digestion, assured that nothing will endure that does not hold in itself somewhat of per- manent worth. Cri*icism is, after a’l, of secondary significance. But the criticism of life that true art affords,- however painful to our prejudices, in the end is constructive and illuminating, clarifying moral issues and leading in good time to the better understanding of enduring values —Minnecpolis Journal. peo 24 en | ~ ) ; , Me Po a = —— 7 ee ' : | ‘ : ee a a2 ee eee ee
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October 26, 1929 AT LIBERTY AND WANT SITUATION ADVERTISEMENTS AT LIBERTY ACROBATS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY — JOE MONTAZELL . SENSA- tional Chair Balancing on the Trapeze and 8 eveltey Slack Wire Act. 513 East Second St., Newport, Ky. AGENTS AND MANAGERS Se WORD. CASH (First Line Large Slack Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. THEATRE MANAGER AT LIBERTY. 25 years’ experience. Good connection more important than salary. CAPT. W. D. AMENT, 302 8. Eighth Ave., Nashville, Tenn. no2 AT LIBERTY—HOUSE MANAGER OR AS8- sistant. Advertise and bill. Ten years with road shows Sober and reliable. Make an offer. THOS. MYERS, Stuart, Ia. no2 THEATRE MANAGER, TECHNICALLY trained, desires position in town over 50,000 as publicity or manager. 7 years’ experience; some journalism. References; age 29. Write MANAGER, Apt. 2, 3142 W. Eastwood Ave, Chicago, Tl 0c26 AT LIBERTY—Agent and Manager for Musical Shows, Repertoire, Tabs.. Stock, or any high- class Magical or ind-Reading Attraction. CARL COOKSON, Essex St.. Lawrence, Mass. no2 AT LIBERTY—Agent. Route, post. wildcat. House or tent show. Go anywhere. GEORGE CHAND- LER, 2416 W. 4th St.. Chester, Pa. LIBERTY BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) tc WORD, CASH (Small Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total of Werds at One Rate Only. ATTENTION, INNS, ROADHOUSES, NIGHT Clubs, Cabarets, Ballrooms or anything! Six-man band playing sixteen instruments, voeal trie, Saxophone trio, Violin duo, Trumpet, three-way rhythm, ballad, blue and comedy singers, three modern arrangers. Hot, sweet, plenty modern rhythm and licks Feature entertaining bits. Carry own stage drop and valance, lobby board, two changes costumes, plenty flash, gold instruments. At a price within range of any promoter who pays off Steady engagement preferred; others write. Just closing ten months road- house Scrap-book references. Co-operation guaranteed. OPAL DAVIS, 1362 White &t., Toledo, QO. oc26 PAUL PERDUE AND HIS ORCHESTRA, MOD- ern 6-8 piece band Plenty hot, sweet, novelties, sing WJJD radio and recording combination. State particulars in first letter. raul SHIGLEY, 1311 West State, Rockford, no2 THE HARMONY KINGS—A _ FIVE-PIECE, modern, organized band, doubling. Piaying own and special arrangements. Now playing in third week of a four weeks’ contract here at the Pla-Mor Auditorium. Having played a sixteen weeks’ summer engagement at Uptown Dance Palace, Lubbock. Per- sonnel neat, sober, congenial and reliable Just the band for hotel, night club or ball- room. In answering please do not misrepre- sent. Address HOWARD TUGGLE, Pla-Mor Auditor! um, Pampa, Tex 0c26 THE RED COATZ ARE COMING TO PLAY for you. Hotel, ballroom, or what have you? Just finished Canadian tour. All sing- ing, entertaining ten-piece combination. Address LOY HAYS, 5332 Kenmore Ave., Chicago BERKLEY KLUB GINGER BOYS now open for winter location. Nine artists. plenty novelty, entertaining and recording. Hot and sweet, low and mean. Go anywhere. Wire IZZY BLOOM- BERG, Hagerstown, Md. CIRCUS AND CARNIVAL Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) fe WORD. CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total ef Werds at One Rate Only. YOUNG MAN EXPERIENCED TICKET Seller and Talker on Ten-in-One or Freak Animal Show Will work Pit Show, Per- centage or salary. State all conditions first letter Go anywhere CLIFFORD GRAY, Hotel Norris, Brockton, Mass PUNCH AND “st DY, some Magic, for store show, side show, ete Can lecture if required. BEN BERNARD, care Billboard. 1560 Broadway, New York. AT LIBERTY COLORED PEOPLE Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) lec WORD, CASH (Small Type) (Noe Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total of Words et One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY—Colored Drummer. Dance, show, theater. cabaret. hotel Red-hot, responsible reader. You must be responsible, Double Vibra- phone, Flexatone, Orchestra Bells, Age 28. State salary, Ticket? Yes. DRUMMER, 8624 North West Ave.. Eldorado, Ark, AT LIBERTY — Colored Violin Player. Reader; double stage and orchestra. Responsible dance, medicine shows, State salary, Ticket if wanted. 217 NORTH MADISON, Eldorado, Ark. AT LIBERTY—‘Rea” Perkins and his red-hot Dixie Ramblers. all-star colored orchestra with that perfect rhythm. Every member an artist and entertainer. This orchestra is plenty hot and can furnish geod recommendations. Looking for per-~- manent or steady bookings. Write; I am sure we can get together. 8 or 10 pieces, What have you? Address FRANK (RED) PERKINS, 2522 Burdette Bill boa rd er a (Classified Advertisements 7 =I For Rates see Headings. Set in 5'5-pt. ACCOMPANY THE COPY. cepted for less than $1.00 cost at one rate only with copy. Mail addressed to initials care Genera right to reject any advertisement and revise copy. subject to change in rate without notice. Count every word type without display. place charges for ads in the Classified columns upon our books No At Liberty ad accept and cor Advertisements sent by telegraph will not be t No cuts. No borders No bills rendered. CASH MUST ed for less than 25 cents. No Commercial ad ac- nbined initials, also numbers in copy, and figure inserted unless money is wired 1 Delivery will not be delivered. We reserve the “Till forbid’’ orders are without time limit and We do not FORMS CLOSE IN CINCINNATI THURSDAY, 4:30 P.M., FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK'S ISSUE. THE BILLBOARD PUB. CO., 25-27 Opera Place, Box 872, Cincinnati, Ohio. WE DELIVER THE GOODS—Result. we are always Experi- working. Small modern Dance Band, enced cabaret, ballroom, readhouse, etc. At lib- erty January 3. ORCHESTRA LEADER, 21 Ninth St., Jamestown, N. Y. nog AT LIBERTY DRAMATIC ARTISTS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD. CASH (First Line and Name Biack Type) le WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25) Figure TOtal of Words at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY—NORMA YEAGER, VERSATILE Character Woman, stock or repertoire. Ad- dress 838 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, Kan AT LIBERTY—O. H. GLOR. Arcadia, Kan. Tobys, Light Comedy, Genera] Business, except Charac- &t., Omaha, Neb, ters. Hoke Specialties. Fake Drums. Young, reli- able. State best. Have short-cast scripts. AT TANEOUS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) ie WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. AT LIBERTY—Young {Man Can qualify as Bookkeeper and General Office Man, also experi- enced handling help. Will join reliable company. References furnished. WM. HERBERT, 21242 Ninth St.. Lynchburg, Va. LADY RIDER wishes to get with recognized Bi- eycle Act or good Acrobatic Partner Address MISS LILLIAN TERRY, Box 11, Delafield, Wis YOUNG JEWISH MAN, age 18, 5 feet 6 inches, would like to get on stage. A Comedian also play Drums, Have outfit with trunk. No drinker and good trouper. (Qan join right away Every- body state all, No canvas. Low price to start. Answer quick. JOE TOFOLOWSKY, 393 Garden St., Hartford, Conn. AT LIBERTY M. P, OPERATORS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 2c WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Biack Type) lc WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. OPERATOR — EXPERIENCED ALL types machine and sound. Married. Go at once. State salary. M. C. KIRKPATRICK, 1425 E. Wayne, Fort Wayne, ‘nd. EXPERIENCED MOTION PICTURE OPER- ator on Simplex and Power's machines at liberty: go anywhere Can do repairing ROY SHANK, 1017 N. Cedar St., Lansing, Mich. oc26 MOTION PICTURE OPERATOR—LONG EX- perience; any equipment; talking or silent; reference. Go anywhere. JOHN CARPAS, 2770 Cass, Detroit. Mich no2 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTIONIST—EXPE- rienced on all types of projection machines Will go anywhere within 24 hours’ notice Best of references. Age 22, single, sober and upright WILFRED STEVENS, 27 Cynthia Ave., Battle Creek, Mich oc26 PROJECTIONIST ON SIMPLEX AND POW- ers. Go anywhere. BOX 2, 1850 East Grand Blvd., Detroit, Mich. nog PROJECTIONIST—ANY TYPE OF MACH'NE or sound equipment. Young and reliable References HERBERT MOORE, 5775 Field Ave., Detroit. Mich oc26 MOTION PICTURE QOPERATOR—Experienced on Simpiex, Powers and Spotlights Can —_ machines. Go anywhere. LORIN WILTGEN, 4 pao Lake point Detroit Mich PROJECTIONIST- ELECTRICIAN — In the show business since 1909 Have managed theatres Want position Go anywhere but prefer West Coast. GEO. W. TOPE, Gold Beach, Ore. oc26 AT LIBERTY MUSICIANS 5e wens, CASH (First Line Large Black Md 20 WORD. CASH (First Line and Neme Biack Type) fe WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. A-1 VIOLINIST - LEADER, DOU- bling Sax Vaudeville, burlesque, dance. 814 ASHLAND AVE., South Bend, Ind no23 A-1 EUPHONIUM BARITONE PLAY- er. Concert*band and big circus experience guaranteed. Young — Reference R. DE CARLO, 779 Unity S , Greensburg, Pa - % A-1 ORGANIST — EXPERIENCED, library, capable and_ reliable Theatre School graduate HERMAN KULOWITSCH 430 Gordon 8t., Allentown, . Pa no9x A-1 DRUMMER AT LIBERTY—AC. count show closing. Experienced all lines. Troupe or locate B. MINER, Hagenbeck- Wallace Circus, Dallas, Tex. A-1 RHYTHM BANJOIST—GUITAR, Violin. Enough fiddle for fiddle trio. Sing lead or baritone in trio. Can be featured Make complete modern arrangements Read well on all instruments. Experienced in hotel, dance, presentation and pit Young, union, congenial. Only name bands considered. Good salary essential Cut it or else Go anywhere. Allow one day for forwarding. BOX C-841, Billboard, Cincinnati, O. AT LIBERTY—STRING BASS. EX- perienced. JESSE H. DAVIS, Palmer Hotel, Athens, O. nog CLARINET — ALTO SAX. SIGHT reader. Tone in tune. Age 30. Cut or no notice. CHAS. M. HODSON, care Billboard, Kansas City, Mo COLUMBIA RECORDING ALTO SAX, Clarinet, doubling Trumpet. Exceptionally Sweet tone Sax, hot Clarinet. Experience name bands. Young, neat, sober. Photo on request References exchanged. Friends write. KENNY GINDLING, Radio Station, Carpentet Hotel, Sioux Falls, S D FIRST-GRADE CELLIST, DOUBLING Tenor Banjo. BOX C-843, Billboard, Cin- cinnati, no2 GOOD, CAPABLE, EXPERIENCED Slide Trombone, double Euphonium. Con- cert band, theatre or dance. A. F. of M. At liberty. ROBT. DALZIEL, Majestic Hotel, Des Moines, Ia. GOOD .BB SOUSAPHONIST — PLAY rhythm String Bass, Age 23, neat, re- liable. Locate or travel. RAY HASENHEYER, 768 North Ave,, Aurora, Tl). . oc26 SOUSAPHONE AND STRING BASS— All lines band and orchestra work. BASS, Cambria, Il. AT LIBERTY—ALTO SAX, DOUBLING CLAR- inet and Soprano. Tuxedo, union, sober and reliable, Some hot and read anything, TOM MATNBY, at present General Shelby Hotel, Bristol, Tenn. no2 AT LIBERTY—A-i BANJOIST, DOUBLING modern Guitar. Read, fake. Rhythm, dirt. Union, Prefer location but will travel High- class bands only. Wire or write. State all first letter. BANJOIST, 625 W. 2)st St., Con- nersville, Ind, AT LIBERTY — A-1 ORGANIST, PIANIST. Experienced; reliable; large library: union ORGANIST, 615 South Grange Ave., Sioux Falls, 8 , no2 BANJOIST — EXPERIENCED, YOUNG AND reliable, Good rhythm man and can do some arranging. Go anywhere. Write A, WITTENDERO. 468 West Main St., Rochester, BANJOIST—ALL ESSENTIALS. CUT OR NO notice. BANJOIST, 716 Lynn Ave., S. W.,, Cleveland, O. BANJOIST, DOUBLING TENOR GUITAR Can read or fake. Union, young, sober and experienced. Will answer all letters. Write B, LEONARD, Berger Blk., Room 7, Fremont, 0. BB SOUSAPHONE AND STRING BASS—NOW or near future. Hotel and dance. Plenty experience in other lines. Union, tux. Can play your sweet or hot stuff. Good tone. Can improvise if wanted. Location. Four years on “Original Kentucky Kernels’. BOX C-810, Billboard, Cincinnati, O. CELLIST, DOUBLES SAXOPHONE. FIRST- class professional player on either instru- ment. MUSICIAN, 349 East 139th St., New York no2 CELLO, PIANO-ACCORDION, SAXOPHONE — Large orchestra experience on Cello and Sax. Feature attractive ballads on Accordion. Exclusive engagement only. Union Write MUSICIAN, 78 E. 92d St., New York City. no2 CORNET — 12 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AND some Violin. Band or orchestra. The South preferred. ELZIE E. BRAMER, Guernsey, Ia DANCE PIANIST AT LIBERTY—READ, FAKE, good rhythm, sing. Reliable, union, Prefer location, State a Address (INO.) NICK NIXON, 307 Church Ave,, Dyersburg, Tenn. no2 EXPERIENCED CLARINETIST, DOUBLING Alto Sax. Eight years experience in vaude- ville and pictures. Twenty-five years of age, very reliable, single, union. Desires a position in a theater, band, etc. Can come at once. Wire CURTIS ELLIOT, 837 E. McCord. Centralia, TM no2 EXPERIENCED BANDMASTER AND TEACH- er of Violin and all Band Instruments de- sires permanent location with municipal, in- dustrial or sehool band. Anything from be- ginners to professional] bands. Plenty of fine references. Go anywhere. ARTHUR MIDDLE- STED, 410 Eleventh St., Wausau, Wis FEATURE BANJO — PLAY TENOR STYLE. Modern rhythm; read; one-string choruses. Sing trio or single. Young, union, personality BANJOIST, 328 Main St., Racine, Wis no? TENOR SAX—HOT CLARINET, SO- prano. Recording experience. Arranger. Name your best without misrepresentation. SAXOPHONIST, 210 West Jefferson, Fort Wayne, Ind TRUMPET — AGE 34, TEN YEARS’ vaudeville experience. Theatre or traveling position Reference. RAY RICHARDS, 504 Thomson St., Flint, Mich 0c26 TRUMPET PLAYER — GRADUATED Band Leader; play Piano; composer. Union. At liberty. Address T. BUCCI, P. O. Box 221, Lexington, Ky. XYLOPHONE SOLOIST — EXPERI- enced vaudeville, concert and dance, Union, VICTOR TURNER, 3331 Olinville Ave., Bronx, New York A-1 DRUMMER — 14 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, Big outfit, Traps, Pedal Tympani, Bells, Chimes, Xylophone Best of references. Desire any kind of musical work Out of work account of Vitaphone. Write or wire FRED A. STOFFEL, Pine Island, Minn. oc26 A-1] you ING LADY C MELODY SAX PLAYER wants position Middle States preferred. Double Flute and Piano Also experienced movie movie player. __ BOX 388, Marion, Ky A-1 DRU MMER, ER, TYMPANIST, | XYL OPHONIST —Experienced vaudeville, pictures, presenta- tion, hotel, dance. Complete outfit, Xylo- phone specialties. Age 28; union; references, Consider anything. JACK BONK, Miller, 8. D 0c26 A-1 SOUSAPHONE FOR THEATRE OR DANCE —Plenty experience. Can read your special arrangements Best of reference Address EMIL STEVENS, 3, Winterset, Ta A-i “RKO VIOL IN 1 LEADER AND DRUMMER. both with tab. show experience, Nonunion; modern library VIOLINIST, 117 Caldwell, Louisville, Ky A-! EXPERIENCED DANCE DRUMMER — Plenty rhythm. Young, neat and reliable Join at once Gold outfit: union; tuxedo Consider any offer. TOM WRENN, 123 Char- lotte St.. Asheville, N. C oc26 A-1 TROMBONIST AT LIBERTY — HOT, sweet and modern, Young and neat ap- pearance. Singer and entertainer. All-round experience BILL NEWTON, 2415 Warner Ave., Chicago, Ill A-1 TROMBONE—UNION; AGE 28: EXPERI- enced theatre. C. BERGMAN, 937 Faile St.. Bronx. New ork 0c26 AT L IBE RTY—VIOLINIST, DOUBLING ALTO and Soprano Saxes Pxperienced theater, presentation, hotel, Union; young LEO JOHNSON, _ 2107 Slauson Ave, Rac ine, Wis AT LIBERTY—PIANO AND ALTO SAX AND Entertainer Team Both young, single, nonunion, sober. Plenty dance, redio and stage experience Prefer orchestra in North- west. BOX 318, Beach, N. D FLUTIST AT LIBERTY FOR THEATRE, PIC- tures, vaudeville, concert. Address DALLAS NEWMAN, 916 Sixth, N. W., Canton, O nog HOT RHYTHM DRUMMER—DRUMS, TYM- pani, Vibraphone, Xylophone soloist. Sing some; read, fake. Young, union, thoroughly experienced all lines. DRUMMER, 2107 Slau- son Ave,, Racine, Wis, SAXOPHONIST FEATURING SOLO VOICE, Tenor in Trio, playing Tenor Clarinet, So- prano. Been with the best. Location preferred, Wire or write, stating all. G. E, HUDSON, 125 Carlisle Ave., Lexington, Ky. SCOTCH BAGPIPE, CLOSING WITH JOHN Robinson's Circus, formerly with Hagenbeck- Wallace DONALD LITTLESON, en route John Robinson's Circus. 0c26 TEACHER OR PLAYER—CHURCH ORGANIST and Orchestra Instructor. Transposer, Ar- ranger and Composer. Has certificates for public school. Address ROEANNA 5S. PRICE, care General Delivery, Alamogordo, N. M oc26 TENOR SAX CLARINET--ARRANGE SOME; ood tone; reader; reliable; age 23 Not so ho MUSICIAN, 3572 Olive St., St Louls, Mo. TRUMPET AND TEACHER WITH ~ PLENTY experience at either. Teach all instruments except string and piano. Now playing musical shows and teaching. Want to come south If you have something with a future Ill do the rest and deliver the goods. Orgenize, too, — SHELBY, 3710 Memphis Ave., Cleveland, io TRUMPET AT LIBERTY—JUST CLOSED SEA- son as First Trumpet at Paramount Theatre, a Publix theatre in Omaha, featuring the stage band and pit orchestra. Sweet, modern rhythm. Can warm up on popular numbers Age 35; union. TRUMPET, 2705 Taylor St., Omaha, Neb 0c26 TRU MPET—EXPERIENCED SIGHT READER. Also play Piano and sing. Prefer location. Will consider traveling. MARGARET FREY, Cresco, Ia VODVIL MUSICAL DIRECTOR VIOLINIST, baton or side. Double Banjo Age 29. Prefer theatre. P®yed with best organiza- tions. 327 GULF 8T., Elyria, O VIOLINIST-—-DANCE MUSICIAN ONLY. EX- perienced; read: plenty modern dirt. Can direct, sing Youngs 2 personality; union; tux. Go anywhere Mich VIOLIN, LEADER OR SIDE—LONG EXPERI- GEORG E G. NE IMAN, Glenn, ence playing vaude., tabs., pictures. Union; library Southern location preferred ERNEST E. POUND, Durham, N, H 0c26 WANTED — ENGAGEMENT WITH RECOG- nized orchestra in theatre, hotel or dance band by Lady Alto Sax Player, double Violin. Perfect intonation, good sight reader. A-1 on both Union, experienced, reliable. Attractive wardrobe and appearance. CIAN, 1 V 8t., N. W., Washington, q fe 48 po oe ee ; ae — ee ww Te i —_——_— J _ i}. —— ee ——— ;=s—i‘ rtiC*S a ee eS eee Ge — &§ ee ee Pr ee —_—eae| ets sd —— - : == | —————_;,—__j{ — es eee —— cee Oy — a aa ce on SS rece ee Po — 4 [ SS a PT ee eee | -_—} [ee
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4-1 FAST DANCE DRUMMER, after October 10. Play modern four-beat rhythm, modern Cymbals with four-beat swing. Flashy outfit. Long experi- nee Dance and Presentation Double on Trom- bone Large library of musie. Can furnish fast rrumpet Prefer warm location Have car DRUMMER, 624 | Broadway, Buffalo, vy 0c26 A-l CL ARINET, | doubling Alto Sax, would lke position with vaudeville orchestra. Will go any- where Formerly solo Clarinet with radio staff wehestra and municipal band. Will accept posi- tion with some organized factory band and work in plant. 38 years old; married. Address MUSICIAN 603 17th Ave., South __ Minneapolis, Minn no2 4-1 ALTO SAX, double ¢ Clarinet. Hot and “Jegit. on both. Good appearance and experience all nes AL OC COONS _ care Gen_ Del. Raleigh, N C A-l ROU UTINE ORCHESTRA | VIOLINIST at liber- ty for permanent engagement anywhere in the United States or Canada Well experienced al) lines; young man with pleasing, congenial person- ality; sober and relieble. Would consider position in South for winter. or other work; music as side- l B. A. HENRY, General Delivery, New York, 0¢26 double E-flat Bass, some N, 'Y AT LIBERTY—Barytone, Violin. Wants location in smal) town, municipal or industrial band. AUGUST LAURENT, 713 Gilman St., Marietta, O nolé6 AT LIBERTY—Bass Recording. Now working with well-known recording band Present job one vear. Age 23. Singie. Play plenty of Bass, also dou- ble Trumpet. Distance no object. Do not need ticket Only well-known or M. C. A. Bands con- dered. BASS PLAYER, P. O. Box 432, Gregory, S. D. Allow day for forwarding no2 AT LIBERTY-—Trombone, Union band and orchestra. Double Bass, some Violin, Wants location in good live town, municipal or industrial band. Consider good, hot five or six- piece dance band, working three or four nights per week. Address BOX 955, Billboard Office, 1560 Broadway, New York 0c26 CLARINETIST—Excellent tone, rienced band, theatre. Young, Clarinet man. Orchestra, concert or municipal band. Reliable propositions only. LEON ANDER- SON, 607 N. Second 8t., Cherokee, Ia. DRUMMER—Well experienced in Vaudeville and Concert. First-class Drums, Tympani and Bells. Locate or travel. FRANK VALLELY, 940 Lakeside Place, Chicago, Ill SOUSAPHONIST would like to connect with New York combination. either dance or stage work. Will join union if necessary. Good rhythm, young neat appearance. State all in first letter. BOX 975, Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York. nol6 Experienced execution Expe- dependable. One AT LIBERTY PARKS AND FAIRS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 20 WORD, CASH (First aie and Name Black Type le weep. ase (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. BALLOON ASCENSIONS FUR.- nished for parks, fairs and celebrations Not less than three and up to five parachute drops by one man each ascension, Terms reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Have some open time. Armistice Day open. DARE- DEVIL REYNOLDS, Jerseyville, Ul. WATER CIRCUS FREE ATTRAC- tion, 110-foot Leap for Life Enveloped in Flames, 20 minutes of laughs, thrills. Girl flash WATER CIRCUS, 624 West Fourth 8t., Wilmington, Del, nolé AT LIBERTY — SIX HIGH-CLASS CIRCUS Acts for indoor circuses and other events. Special advertising furnished with each con- tract. Let us mail you one of our new cata- logues, recommendations of some of the lead- ing fairs we have worked this season HIGGINS & COOPER'S ATTRACTIONS, General Delivery, Grand i Rapids, Mich no2 THE CORNALLA TROUPE, OF CATAPULT Fame. Have five first-class Circus Acts. Playing Fairs through Nebraska Address CORNALLA, care Billboard Office, Cin- cinnati, O nog THE WILLARDS, BILLY AND THELMA, WILL play your dates free if we do not please your crowds. Three Clean, Clever, Classy Circus Acts. Write or wire our permanent address for descriptive literature and reference to 280 Sturgis St., St. Paul, Minn o0c26 THREE HIGH-CLASS STANDARD ATTRAC- tions Sensational Combination Roman Rings, Contortion, Hand Balancing and Com- edy Surprises. Cash bond and literature at your demand. Address LLOYD SENTER, care General Delivery, | Jackson, Miss VAU TELLE’S ANIMAL CIRCUS—TEN DOGS and Cats. A real novelty Act No. 2: Acrobatic Clown and two Dogs. Special truck No jump too big, All open for road shows, 'n and outdoor fairs, for this and next season Address General Delivery, Peoria, Ill nol6 AT LIBERTY—For Indoor Circuses, Road Shows, Independent Theatres Three Acts, two Ponies, four Dogs, Monkey, also Loop and Trapeze Act Have own advertising truck, also lobby bally. BOX 978 Billboard. ._ 1560 | Broadway, _ New York nog G, E. WILSON’S CIE CmCUS ACTS at liberty after October 14. for indoor dates. Write for prices and literature to G. E. WILSON, care Billboard, Cineinnatt. O del4 —— NOVELTY and Comedy Musical Act available for indoor circuses, bazaars and other indoor events, Address MACK AND WILLIAMS, 417 North Clark St _ Chicago, Ti, Two BEAUTIFUL PLATFORM ACTS—Marvelous presenting No. 1 Act, Sensational Balancing Act. No. 2 Act, Slapstick Comedy Acrobatic Perch Ladder Act. Literature, bond, reference at your de- mand Address THE HAROLD AND JULIA AT- TRACTIONS, 1326 Green St., Ft. Wayne, Ind, 0c26 AT LIBERTY PIANO PLAYERS Se WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Ty 2° WORD, GASH (First ane and Name Biack ype) te WORD, CASH (Small Type) (No Ad Less Than 25¢) Figure Total of Words at One Rate Only. CONDUCTOR - PIANIST — EXPERI enced in vaudeville, pictures and presenta- “ion production, Wants association with firm offering opportunity and outlet for initiative Exceptional library; scores second to none; *xecutive ability with musicianship, Live howman, loyal and sober, Address BOX 779, Billboard, Cincinnati, Billboard DANCE PIANIST—-READ, ARRANGE, transpose Solid rhythm, excellent accom- panist, plenty experienced. Salary your high- est ae LUNDQUIST, 1654 East 82d B8t., Cleveland, A-l EXPERIENCED DANCE PIANIST — Young, personality, tuxedo, union. Do not misrepresent Give details Addregs PIANIST, 519 South Eighth S8t., Laramie, Wyo e 0c26 AT LIBERTY — PIANIST. EXPERIENCED theatre, hotel, dance, etc. Young, union Three years last pit. Prefer location LAW- RENCE SCHEBEN, 8300 Water St. St. Louis, Mo no2 MALE PIANIST — TAB., DANCE. HOTEL. Read, transpose, etc Union, BOX C-774, Billboard, Cincinnati, O PIANIST .— EXPERIENCED, POPULAR AND concert music. Go anywhere RICARDO ROMERO, 429 W. 57th St., New York no2 SPLENDID PIANIST-ORGANIST — EXPERI- enced movie, vaudeville, hotel, dance, radio. Splendid reader, fine technique, European training, hot jazz player. Sober, reliaple, union. Go anywhere. G. CRISS SIMPSON, 32 3% N. Main St., Eldorado, Kan AT LIBERTY — Experienc ced theatrical Sight reader. work in acts and do specialties. WA pyces, 2089 Arthur Ave.. Apt. 5M, New York _City, Dd N — with You Pianist. recording band desires change modern, good rhythm Featured in double Piano solo Read, fake, transpose, arrange. All essentials. Capable director. Know the ropes and will keep the right band working. Write all) Cinein do not wire. BOX C-842, Billboard, ncinnat bth. PIANIST | ‘FOR REHE ARSALS—CHARLES RO ROG- ERS, care Will Archie, 1658 Broadway, New York City Home } Phone. Bradh urst } 1307. PIAND- ACCORDION at liberty—Also play sma}) Organ Experience in pictures and dance. References. Steady and reliable. D. D. BARTLEY, Hallville, Il. AT LIBERTY VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS 5e WORD, CASH (First Line Large Black Type) 20 WORD, CASH (First Line and Name Black Type) te WORD, CASH (Smali Type) (Ne Ad Less Than 25c) Figure Total ef Words at One Rate Onily. AT LIBERTY—ALL-ROUND MED. People. Will consider partner or team. Small towns 50-50. Thoroughly experienced. BROWN AND WILLIAMS, 2034 Indiana Ave., Apt. 1, Chicago, Il. AT LIBERTY—AREDO AND STAN- LEY. Aredo, trapeze, wire, webbs, etc Seven changes Pearl Stanley, piano Read and fake. Up in acts. Experienced performers Tickets? Yes. Address Genesee Hotel, Wau- kegan, Ill. DANCER — HEIGHT, 5 FEET; weight 91. Tap, clog, adagio. Would like to join review. At liberty November 1. BOX 977, Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York AT LIBERTY—THE OTT TRIO, NOVELTY Performers. Change strong for week, two acts per night, one single, one double, Work in acts. Have car and pay our own. Prefer tent show South. Will mn real team in South, 50-50, one to double Piano and have car. Griffin, Ga. AT LIBERTY — FOUR SILENT NOVELTY Acts, four people. Wire or write. Address TIERNEY FAMILY, South Charleston, W. Va. , oc26 LINGERMAN Ballyhoo Man, the iloquist, Man of Many Voices te eae wachse lan Mantc Medicine Company new store show 7 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, Md. 0¢26 AT LIBERTY—Mideet. 21 years of age, 36 Inches Can sing, dance, do parts. Niece appear- Address BOX C-838, Billboard no2 tall ance on and off. Cincinnati AT LIBERTY—Novelty and Comedy Musica] Act, changing specialties for week or longer Both double orchestra. Lady, Melody Saxophone; Gent, Drums. MACK AND WILLIAMS, 417 North Clark St.. Chicago. Ill AT LIBERTY—Man and Wife. Change 3 nights, Comedy in acts. Have picture machine and pic- tures. House car amd sedan: billing matter Salary or percentage, or would double with Agent who will book and route us in halls and picture houses, Kentucky and Tennessee territory only. Answer quick BILLY LE ROY, 3916 North Sacramento Ave.. Chicago, Il] CIRCUS CLOWN—Fntertain kids. Good props and good clown gags. Play Saxophone, some juggling. Cc. E. BEE AGENTS — GOLD SIGN LETTERS for store windows. 500% profit. Free samples. METALLIC LETTER CQ, 442 Clark. Chicago AGENTS, DEMONSTRATORS—SELL Long Life No-Cement Patches. Over 200% profit. Steady repeater. LONG LIFE PATCH CO., 1293 West 114th 8t., Cleveland, O. x AGENTS — FREE CATALOGUE 200 Toilet Preparations, Food Products, House- hold. Specialties, Portraits, Damask Table- cloths, Christmas Cafds, Frames, Pillow To Medallions, Religious Goods. Credit. JA C. BAILEY CO,, Desk K-2, Chicago. x October 26, 1929 49 NO PEDDLING — FREE BOOKLET describes 67 money-making opportunities for starting own business, home, office. No out- fits. ELIQE. 84 Elizabeth St.. New York OIL PAINTINGS, FRAMES, LOW priced, good work. ENTERPRISE, 683 32nd St.. Milwaukee PITCHMEN AND LIVE AGENTS!— Job lot bargain. 185 Ten-in-One Furniture Puzzle Sets, made of California rosewood. It has $1.00 mark on cover. $33.00 cash buys the job lot. Sample set prepaid, 50c. Immediate shipment, WYNDHAM ROBERTSON, 204 Pal- ace Theatre Bidg., Lubbock, Tex. +. AGENTS WANTED—SALARY, COM- mission. Our new Oil-Colored Photo En- largements with Free Silver Set premiums assure you a steady income. Write STATES ART CO., 32 Union Square, Dept. 201, New York no30x AGENTS, SALESMEN — SELL COM- plete A-1 line to dealers. Lowest prices. MAJOR RUBBER MFG, CO., 1 Union Square, New York, N. Y¥. PITCHMEN’S TRIPODS, CASES, Ballyhoo Tricks. ILLINOIS MAGIC, 18 W. Delaware Place, Chicago SELL MEN’S NECKWEAR — WON- derful proposition. ASTOR-A, 39 East 28th New York. no2 SELL KOEHLER’S BLUE SIGNS — Nothing like them for profit. 717 N. Fourth St. Louis, Mo. nod AGENTS — MAKE A DOLLAR AN hour. Sell new kind of Sharpeners. Sharp- ens all knives and tools quickly Demon- strating sample, 10c. PREMIER MFG. CO., Dept. 167, Detroit, Mich SILK-EMBROIDERED 4-PIECE SETS. Big flash to sell for $1. Direct from manu- facturer. Send $2 for three samples. Money- back guarantee. HILDEBRAND EMBROID- ERY CO., 934 North Avenue, Chicago oc26x AGENTS MEN’S IMPERFECT Rayon Fancy Hose, $12 00, $15.00 gross pairs. Send money order, LEWIS HOSIERY, 12 N. Third, Philadelphia, Pa no2x AMAZING PROFITS SELLING HAIR and Beauty Preparations to colored people. Write for free samples and terms to agents. THOMAS STEEL, 1902-W Broad, Richmond, Va. oc26x AT LAST—DIAMOND RIVAL DIS- covered. Amazing Blue-White Rajah Gem astounds and deceives. Beautiful case free. $100 weekly M. RAJAH DIAMOND COM- PANY, Salisbury, N. C tix BE INDEPENDENT — MAKE, SELL your own goods. Immense profits. Catalog dependable formulas. special selected agents’ best sellers free. M. LUSTRO, 4211 Cottage Grove, Chicago. oc26x BIG MONEY APPLYING GOLD Initials on Automobiles. Easiest thing to- day. No experience needed. $1.45 profit every $1.50 job. Free samples. “RALCO” 1043-A Washington, Boston, Mass. tf BIG MONEY WEEKLY YEAR round appointing Agents. No canvassing, delivery or investment. MOTHER HUBBARD FOODS, 554C Congress, Chicago. no23x BIGGEST SURPRISE OFFER EVER made—Be sure to answer this ad. My line of Soaps, Coffee, Tea, Spices, Toilet Articles, Household Specialties. pays you bigger profits. M. G. BOTH, President, 2723 Dodier, St. Louis, Mo tfx CALIFORNIA PERFUMED BEADS selling like hot cakes Agents coining money. Big profits. Catalog free. MISSIQN FACTORY 2338 West Pico, Los Angeles, Calif. oc26x CAN OPENER — MADE FOR SERV- ice; easily operated; does neat job; long ife Good seller. Write for price to agents. } — WRENCH CO., 8427 South Chicago , Chicago, Tl! nol Sa YOU SELL TO COLORED PEO- ple? Write BECKER CHEMICAL CO.,, St. Louis. DEMONSTRATORS, PITCHMEN — Guides, Darners, New Knife Sharpener, Threaders. Low prices. Samples, 25c. COLBERT, Box 548, Ocean Park, Calif. no2 DON’T SELL FOR OTHERS — EM- ploy agents yourself Make your own proaucts. Toilet Articles, Household Special- ties, etc. 500% profit. Valuable “book free. NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES, 1950 W. Broad, Richmond, Va oc26x EXTENSIVE SILK DRESSES (Slightly handled) Showroom samples sold cheap for cash. Peddlers, storekeepers, write PRESS JOBBERS, B-65 Times Square, — York. oc? FAST SALES, BIG MONEY—EVERY- body buys House Numbers. $6.75 to $13.50 daily. Write at once for particulars and free samples. AMERICAN MONOGRAM CO., Dept. 068, East Orange, N no2x | COREA | ACTS, SONGS AND PARODIES 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 1¢ WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ARRANGING, PRINTING — EDDIE APPLEGATE, Room 413, 1595 Broadway, New York AGENTS AND SOLICITORS WANTED 1@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 16 WORDS. CASH WITH Cory. A BANKRUPT OR BARGAIN SALE— Big profits. We start you, furnishing ev- erything. CLIFCROS, 429 W. Superior, = cago A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN MAK. ing Sparkling Glass Plates, sample free, EB. FP Name and Number Checkerboards, Signs. Big book and ALMER, 501 Wooster, O. tf FLAVORING EXTRACTS — BOTTLE yourself. Concentrated, Free labels. 600% profit. Whirlwind money-making proposition! Write THOMAS MANUFACTURING CO., In- dianapolis, Ind tfx GET OUR FREE SAMPLE CASE — Toilet Articles, Flavoring and Specialties Wonderfully rofitable. LA DERMA CO., Dept. RK, St. Louis, Mo oc26x GOLD LEAF WINDOW LETTERS and Script Signs. No experience. 500°, profit Samples free CONSOLIDATED. 69-AC West Van Buren, Chicago oc26x MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING HAIR Straightener to colored people. Write for free samples and terms to agents MAR- CELLENE CHEMICAL CO., 1901 West Broad, Richmond, Va oc26x MAKE YOUR OWN PRODUCTS — Employ agents yourself Toilet Articles, Soap, Extracts We furnish everything Valuable book free NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES, 1950 W. Broad, Richmond, Va oc26x NEW — SELL EVERY HOME, OF- fice, garage, hotel and farmer our! Patented Name Plates for only 40 cents each making 880% profit. Free particulars. Lowe sold first 10 minutes CONSOLIDATED 69-JA West Van Buren, Chicago. oc3sé SOMETHING NEW, WHOLESALE, for peddlers, canvassers, salesmen, pitch- men, jobbers, agents. Buy direct. Send for factory price list. 10c for sample; none free. EDDIE W. KEENAN, 65 Central Park, West, New York STOP PEDDLING — SELL CHANGE- able Signs to stores. Size 14x24, six lines, four colors. Costs 40c: sells for $1.50 NATIONAL SIGN SYSTEM, 215 South Broad- way, St. Louis, Mo oc26x STRANGE NEW ELECTRIC IRON Cord! Prevents scorching. Saves electric- ity. Cannot kink or snarl. Used on telephones also. $25 daily. Samples free. NEVERKNOT, Dept. 10-G, 4503 Ravenswood, Chicago no2x STRANGE BATTERY COMPOUND charges instantly. Eliminates old method. Gives new life and pep. Big profits. Gallon free. LIGHTNING CO., St. Paul, Minn no2x YOU CAN MAKE BIG MONEY IN the Food Business. No capital or experi- ence needed: credit given. Here is your chance to establish a permanent business of your own in exclusive territory. We furnish free sample case and free samples for cus- tomers Repeat orders every week. Ask now. — PURE FOOD CO., 322311 Archer, icago WORLD’S GREATEST AUTO NOV- elty—Jezabird Whoopee Horn. A riot. Sells for $2: sample postpaid $1. or C. O. D. RICO SALES, 166 W. 72d St., New York. oc26x YES, MR, AGENT, THE DOLLARS will come to you if you make your products from our Formulas. 50¢c each; Mst free, WEAVER MANUFACTURING CO., Altoona, Pa no2 5c CARDED BREATHLETS — SELL to stores Costs you le per package. LORRAC PRODUCTS, Albany, N. Y. nol6é 35c SELLER — COSTS YOU dc. “Curatone Ointment,” greatest household semedy. CURATONE COMPANY, Little River, a nolé6 $2.45 — RAINCOATS, ALL COLORS. Trenchcoats, Tweeds, Alligators, Leather~- ettes. Sample coat and bonus to workers. Beautiful outfit free. BRADLEY, Dept. BC-9, 230 S. Wells, Chicago. no2x $10 DAILY SILVERING MIRRORS, plating 8 and refinishing lamps, refiectors, autos, ed chandeliers by new method. Outfits cerateed, /Write GUNMETAL CD., Ave. G, Decatur, I! nolé6 $12 DAILY SHOWING NEW LINEN. Like Tablecloth. Wash like oilcloth. No laundering Sample free. BESTEVER, 601! Irving Park Station, Chicago. no2 $75 WEEKLY SELLING STORES 5c Candies Specialties. COLONIAL CO,, 312 East 33d, New York . 0c26 $75 WEBKLY UP PLACING AS. pirin, Notartar, Lighter Flints, Silk-Tone and other Self-Selling Counter Display Cards with merchants, soda fountains, cigar stores, etc Over 100% profit. Steady repeats STERLING COMPANY, D, Baltimore, Md nogox 1929 DIRECTORY LISTS WHERE TO buy 500,000 articles at wholesale. Particu- lars free. WAYNE FOX, Pleasantville, N. J no2x ANIMALS, BIRDS AND PETS 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 1¢@ WORDS. CASH WITH COPY ALLIGATORS—LIVE BABY GATORS, prepaid mail, $185 each; $10.50 dozen FLORIDA ALLIGATOR FARM. South Jackson- ville, Pla no23 ANIMAL FREAKS WANTED, ALIVE or mounted. No junk. Send full particu- lars, picture and price asked RAY VAN WERT, } Billboard, Cincinnati, O noo BEAUTIFUL REGISTERED BULL Pups, $15 BULLDOGS, 501 Rockwood, Dallas, Tex de2ix CHINESE DRAGONS, BEAUTIFULLY colored, 4 feet, $10.00; §& feet, $15.00; very rare. Wire orders. LAREDO ZOO. Ds ANIMAL ©0O,, Laredo, Tex. i na i ; e : ; 3 2 : — = a ee — —_ , —— | ; | PO ee Pe co OO MM ee ee a _s—SS Ss | Ml ee ___ a ed | —EE ee : pe | a i rr | 7 ' : — : - | | 7 re a pa
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October 26, 1929 GIANT DEVILFISH IN PICKLE—!MAKE ’EM LAUGH WITH MAGICAL 'JACK POT ATTACHMENTS SELF sano ~ FLEISCHMAN, 1105 Franklin Tan y la nol6 GIANT SEA CUROSITIES — — SEA Snake Moray, Sea Turtle, Porp oise, Tarpon- fi Jewfish, other Ocean Cu ities Send b Ca’ g JOSEPH FLEISC HMAN, 1105 Fr T pa, Fl nog IMMEDI ATE SHIPMENTS, ALL ck One hundred Monkeys, pets ack nate es , ingta Rhesus Pr pttes, $20.00 each; pair $4 fat Sr rakes, all kinds; Alli- gator yuanas, Gilas, Armadillos, Wild Cats Wire OTTO MARTIN LOCKE, New Braunfels, Tex MAKE BIG PROFITS WITH CHIN- chilla Rabbits. Real money makers. Write for facts 876 CONRAD’S RANCH, Denver, Colo oc26x ONE YOUNG MALE WHITE SPITZ— Riding Dog, does other tricks, $25.00 One young male poodle, trained, $10.00 MRS. ROSE ATTERBURY, Box 899, Dakota City, Neb PARROTS, trapped birds, PARROTS, CHEAP; good for the wheels. Price Double Yellow Heads, $48.00 dozen: Red Heads, $33.00. Wire orders) LAREDO ZOOLOGICAL BIRD & ANIMAL CO., Laredo, Tex WANTED—DOGS AND PONIES TO train at my ring barn. J. E. BONE, Union City, Ind BOA CONSTRICTORS, 4 TO 5 FT., $7.00 each: 6 to 7 feet. $10.00; Black Bulls, 6 to 7 feet, $10.00; 8 to 10 feet, $2000. Wire orders. LAREDO ZOO. BIRD & ANIMAL CO., Laredo, Tex HONEY BEARS, $50.00 EACH; ANT Eaters, $50.00; Snookum Bears, baby cubs, $15 00; wild, full grown, $15.00: Black Spider Monkeys, $25 00 Tame Donkeys, $25.00. LAREDO ZOOLOGICAL BIRD & ANIMAL CO., Laredo, Tex. BOOKS 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ‘‘ADVENTURING IN NEW YORK’’, a book everyone in show business should have. Postpaid. $1.50. Free monologue with copy BELMORE CO., Box 221, Station G, New York BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ADVERTISE IN RURAL WEEKLIES —Lists free MEYER AGENCY, 4112-B Hartford, Sst Louis nol6 HELEN’S HAMBURGER SUPREME. How to make the kind that sells. Recipe and Instructions, $1.00. 118 W. FOURTH ST., Tulsa, Okla ODD THINGS — MONEY - MAKING Ideas! Schemes! Tips! Opportunities galore! New, different. Three months’ sub- scription, 10c. “ODD THINGS,” 735 Advance Bidg., Cleveland noox SELL BY MAIL!—BOOKS, NOVEL. ties, bargains. Large profits. Particulars free F. ELFCO, 525 South Dearborn, Chi- cago oc26x 5,000 BOOKS SOLD IN 30 DAYS At: $1.50 each. Profit 45c to $1.25 each. Send 50c for copy of book and full details. J. J. MIKUT, 13902 Durkee, Cleveland, O. x COSTUMES, WARDROBES AND UNIFORMS 1@ CENTS A ee gee a wed 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COP AN ASSORTMENT OF FIFTY COS- tumes, $100.00; Cloth Police Coats, $2.50 each; West Point Coats, $3.00: Tuxedos, Coat, Trousers, $5.00: good condition Hawaiians including Brassieres, Lais, Raffia Skirts, new, $5.00 complete: Men's Colonial Wigs, $4.00; Ladies’, $6.00; new. Shoulder, Character and other Wigs, $3.50; Blue Police Caps, $3.00 dozen; other bargains. STANLEY, 306 West 22d Street, New York ATTRACTIVE FUR COATS — HUD- son Seal, Muskrat, Raccoon, splendid condi- tion, $50.00. Men's Suits, Tuxedos, Full Dress, $10 00: Winter Overcoats, $8.00; Prince Alberts, $400; Wigs. all kinds, $2.25 Haw aiian Skirts, $4.00; Chorus Wardrobe, washable sets, $5.00: Soubrette Dresses, $250: Clown Sui ts. $2.00; Beautiful Gowns, $8.00 Stamp brings lists. WALLACE, 1834 N. Halsted, Chicag 20 BAND COATS, $4.00; CAPS, $1 00: Tuxedo Coats, End Ave., LEGPADS DEFY DETECTION—AR.- tistic Gowns. Wraps, Imported Models, Hindu Outfit. Rhinestone Leotards, French Wigs, Face Rejuvenators, Eyelashes, Electric Marcel Wavers Cosmetics, Rubber Busts, Retiuci Garments. Impersonator’s Outfit. Lowest ‘prices. SEYMOUR, 235 Fifth Ave., New York. $6.00 New York JANDORF, 698 West CARTOONS 18 CENTS A en ge a G 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY BALDA’S TRICK CARTOONS, RAG Pictures and Perforated Sheets for vaude- ville and all kinds of entertainment. Catalog BALDA ART SERVICE, Oshkosh, Wis. | | Billboard Cartoons Secrets learned in one evening No talent needed. G. HENDRICKSON, Argyle Wis FORMULAS BOOK FORM, PAMPHLETS OR SHEETS. 1@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH Cory. FORMULAS, PROCESSES — ALL| lines, moderate charges L. B. CLORE, Industrial Chemist, Crawfordsville, Ind FREE FORMULA CATALOG, ILLUS trated. Agents, Pitchme Household, Auto- mobile Specialties WESTERN CHEMICAL, Salem, Ore 500 FORMULAS AND BIG ILLUS. trated Catalog, 25c. IDEAL BOOK SHOP Park Ridge, Tl no2x FOR SALE—NEW GOODS 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 16 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. HOOP ROLLER HOOPS FOR SALE, also Bouncing Balls. H. ROLLER, N. V. A Club, 162 North State, Chicago, Il NUMBERED BALL GUM — BUY from the manufacturer. Full set of twelve hundred balls, $6.00. GOODBODY, 72 Van Bergh, Rochester, N. Y oc26 SELL INDIAN N BEAD RINGS, $12.00 gross: sample 25 cents; dozen, $1.50. JOSEPH KEEN. Box 55, Rugby, Brooklyn, N. Y WASHBURN MANDOLIN AND TUX- edo, size 38. Both new Must sell at once. Cheap. LEE H. GRAHAM, 1230 S. 15th Ave., Maywood, Ill. Telephone, Maywood 247 15¢c EACH—NEW FLAGS FOR ALL occasions. Bought 55.000 Flags from United States Government: sell cheap Decorators, conventions and fairs, notice. Send new free list Ship anywhere WEIL’S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 South Second St., Philadelphia, Pa FOR SALE—SECOND-HAND GOODS 1@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 1¢@ WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ATTENTION, OPERATORS! — BIG- gest bargains ever heard of in overhauled Slot Machines, in perfect condition, from $20.00 up; or equipped with Jack Pot Attach ment for $12.50 additional. PALMER SALES CO., 5420 McDougall Ave., Detroit. Mich. BRASS CHECKS FOR BELLS OR NO Value, perfect size, 5c size. $10.00 thou- sand: quarter size, $12.50 SERVICE COIN MACHINE CO., 2037 Charleston St., Chicago BEST JACKPOT ATTACHMENTS, $10.00. AUTOMATIC COIN MACHINE SUP- PLY CO., 542 Jackson, Chicago A FEW USED SCORE POOL MA- chines left at eighteen dollars Mechani- cally like new. Fifty dollars new ROBERT POLLOCK, Sterling, TL AMPLIFIED PHONOGRAPHS, AUTO- matic coin-controlled, A-1 condition Pho- nographs equipped with Power Amplifier, Dynamic Speaker and Electric Pickup If you are interested in buying phonographs I can save you money Photograph and price on request. C. J. BARNETT, 186 Ira Ave., Akron, Ohio. BELL CHECKS, 5c, $10.00 THOU- sand; 25c, $12.50 thousand AUTOMATIC COIN MACHINE SUPPLY CO., 542 Jackson, Chicago. » ATTENTION, chines’ without OPERATORS! — MA- risk at an extremely low weekly rental basis We can furnish you with just the machines you need and for just the length of time needed. You avoid making a large or permanent investment Just now we have available the following styles: Mills 5c and 25c Jack Pots and Front Venders, Jennings Jack Pots and Today Venders All in excellent condition Write today. WINNER MINT CO., Rent Dept., 3979 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago oc26x { no2 | | for Mil $10 each COIN MACHINE st Chicago ; or jennings Machine State serial number COMPANY, 2035 loader type Best made SERVICE Ww Charleston JACKPOT BELLS, 5c, $45.00; Mills or Jennings COIN MACHINE SUPPLY CO., Chicago GOTTLIEB GRIP MACHINES, USED } $10.00; 25c, AUTOMATIC 542 packaen, | 2 weeks, guaranteed like new, $12.00 each ; One-third down, balance C. O. D.:; inspection allowed Wurlitzer Nickel Piano, cost $1,150 exactly like new, $185 Need cash quick COIN MACHINE CO., 6244 Carpenter, Chicago MILLS PUNCHING BAG, PROFIT sharing feature, Ic or 5c play, used three | months, like new First $100 takes it LLOYD WIRTH, 1217 E. Iowa St., Evansville, Ind OVERCOATS, $8; ATTRACTIVE Street Suits all sizes, $10 Bargains Stamp brings lists WALLACE, 1834 N Halsted, Chicago PENNY MACHINES — BARGAINS. Used and new. NOVIX COMPANY, 1193 Broadway, New York oc26 POP CORN MACHINES LONG Springfield, O. jy26x EAKINS CO., 1976 High St., MILLS OR JENNINGS BELLS — Nickel Play, $30; Dime Play, $35; Quarter Play.*$40. Good stock. Immediate shipment, SERVICE COIN MACHINE CO., 2037 Chariles- ton St., Chicago POP CORN POPPERS—ALL KINDS. Easy terms. NATIONAL SALES AND MFG. CO., 699 Keoway, Des Moines, Ia no23x SEVEN NOVELTY SCALES — BALL Gum and Weight for one cent; two plain All metal cabinets; mirror front; Advance slug-proof slots. Very good shape Sacrifice $6500 each. $450 lot of 9. Unusual bargain Act quickly Wire one-third deposit B. MADORSKY, 990 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y SLOT MACHINES—MILLS OR JEN- nings;: latest models. Jack Pot 5c and 25c; Operators Bells, in 5c. 10c, 25c and 50c play Oo. K. Gum Venders; Deweys, in 5c and 25c play, also with Jack Pot feature; Cailles, Square Deals, in 5c and 25c play; Owls, in 5c play: Ball Gum and Target Practice Machines. Conditional leasing arrangements PITTSBURGH MFG. & SALES co., main office. Rooms 51. 52 and 5 1annon Bldg 326 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh Pa el4 TEN MILLS JACKPOT MACHINES, like new, five-cent play, $5750; quarter play, $62.50. Twenty-five per cent with order. Act quick DEL NORTE SPECIALTY COM- PANY, St. Petersburg. Fla TWENTY IRON BELL STANDS, $3.00 each WISCONSIN NOVELTY co., Kaukauna, Wis no2 TRUNKS—SECOND HAND, THEAT- rical, wardrobe. flat Taylor, H. & M., others. SAVOY LUGGAGE, 59 East 59th, New York oc26x MILLS OR JENNINGS SIDE VEND ers. $35.00; Bell Machines, 5c, $30.00; 25c, $35.00. Rebuilt by experts Seni 25 de- posit. AUTOMATIC COIN MACHINE SUPPLY CO., 542 Jackson Chicago PINBOARD TARGET PR ACTICE MA chines lc play. brand new, Mills style $7.50 each Limited stock SERVICE COIN MACHINE CO., 2037 Charleston St., Chi cago, Til SLOT MACHINE CHECKS — ALL kinds; samples free Hustlers write for free’ list of money-making novelties GIB- SON & CO., 215 E. Kellogg, Wichita. Kan 10 MILLS SIDE VENDORS, $32.50 each: 5 Mills Front Vendors, $37.50 each 5 Rebuilt Jackpots, Mill $45.00 eact 20 lc, 5c, 10c and 25c-play Puritans, $15.00 each 25 with order KANDEE CANDY COoO., Breckenridge, Minn 15 MILLS 5c FRONT VENDERS., serial 130,000, only $40 each: 10 Today Venders, serial over 6,000, only each Every machine above listed with meter and thoroughly reconditi Terms, third cash, balance C. O. D. WINNER MINT CO., 3979 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago oc26x Jenning $57 50 equipped ned JACK POT BELLS — LATEST IM. proved models, guaranteed. Mills or Jen- nings 5c play $50.00 25c play $60.00 SERVICE COIN MACHINE COMPANY. 2037 Charleston St.. Chicago, Tl CANDY FLOSS MACHINES, RE- built, Repaired Parts for any machine Trade your old machine: get a new one Catalogue free. AUTOMATIC FISHPOND CO., 266 Langdon, a ©) CORN POPPERS — ALL KINDS. Toledo no3 Popping Kettles cheap NORTHSIDE CoO., 1306 Fifth, Des Moines, . Ta no2 EARN 5.00 PER DAY WITH MA- chine that beautifully embroiders names, initials on handkerchiefs. etc. For particulars write JED, 1200 and free sample of your name Broadway, N Y EVANS LITTLE MESSENGER, $50 60-Number Hand Strik $25; 30- stumber, $15 Slat Rack Bal] i $15 . HAUSCHILD, 1460 Tippecanoe, Terre Haute, Ind FOR SALE — TWO COMPLETE Batem Indoor Base Bal] Courts These courts are practically new Will sell separately for about half of original cost J. A. BERGFELD, 1919 Garrett Ave., Dallas, j Tex. 30 MUTOSCOPES FOR SALE—WITH Signs and latest Reel LOU IS RABKIN, 926 East 180th St New nog $1.45 CHICAGO AND RICHARDSON Rink Roller Bearing Skate Have 23.000 nairs good ime We buy or sell them WEIL’S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 South Second st Philadelphia, Pa HELP WANTED 109 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ACROBATS, NOTICE—TOP MOUNT. er wanted for big acrobatic act Steady booking Address ACROBAT, Billboard, Chi- cago Tl ADVANCE AGENT AND BOOKER for roadshow picture work in the East State age, salary, particulars BOX 76, care The Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York AGENT ABLE TO BOOK THROUGH offices and wildcat big mystery show featur- ing America’s only lady hypnotist. Must be | able to handle high-class proposition and furnish past reference Address MONONA FAY co., 1 179 Bro ad St., Ne wark N. J FAST ORCHESTRA BOOKING Agent Percentage only Wire IZZIE BLOOMBERG, Hagerstown, Md. | HALF MAN-HALF WOMAN, ALSO) Strong Man Act. State salary and particu lars Light work High-class exhibit in the East BOX 976, care The Billboard, 1560 New York. % d I AM LOSING THE BEST AGENT had Ernie Devon. Broadway, ever in Reason, con- tracted with New York Road Show. Can use first-class agent who understands Hypnotic Show to do booking, billing and publicity Must have car and be reliable. Wire all at once to MR. Q., care The atre, Llano, Tex MANUFACTURER WANTS DISTRIB utor for 300-mile $200 “Pocket’’ Radio “Sell itself with music.” Pays 100% SPENCER RADIO, Dept. 11, Akron, O x OPERATOR FOR TRAVELING FILM roadshow in East who understands portable machines. State experience and salary BOX #76, care The Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York ROPER AND WHIP CRACKER, Indian preferred, to join Oklahoma Indian Band Wire, write quick. BOWER SHOW PRINT, Fowler, Ind x SCENIC ARTISTS—GOOD PROPOSI. tion if you can deliver Good salary or piece work. W. G. McBRAYER, Shelby, N. C x WANTED — UNDERSTANDER AND Top Mounter for teeter-board acrobatic act Both must be experienced performers and first-class in their line. This act is booked ahead for three years and will pay top salaries to the right people. State past experience and just what you can do in first letter. BOX 101, care Billboard, 32 W. Randolph St., Chicago WANTED — PART TIME SALES People to sell Moving Picture Projectors and Cameras to homes, business, churches and schools Good money; commission promptly BERNARD SULLIVAN COMPANY, 410 North Michigan, Chicago. HELP WANTED—MUSICIANS 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. DANCE ORCHESTRAS, 6 5 OR pieces, interested in winter cruises on ocean liners, kindly communicate with this office sending full particulars ROOM iif, 1482 Broadway, New York no2 DANCE ACCORDIONIST THAT DOU. bles Others write CLYDE GRANT, Oe lwein, Ia LEADERS, VIOLINISTS, PIANISTS, Cellists (doubling Saxophone or Banjo pre- ferred), Saxophonists and Drummers for ocean liners ROOM 714, 1482 Broadway, New York no2 ORCHESTRAS, TRIOS, MUSICIANS, send for list of hotels, dance pavilions, winter season in Florida Price one dollar. CHAS. ROUBY, 5300 Fifth Ave., South, St Petersburg, Fla WANTED TO JOIN anist and Sousaphonist; ON WIRE-PI- arrangers preferred Band moving to Elgin, Ml, November 15th No tickets. Wire PAUL F. DONNELLY, Garden City, Kan WRITE FOR PROPOSITION SELLING new — used Instruments. JENKINS, Decatur, YOUNG, HOT MUSICIANS, QUICK— Help on canvas; sleep on lot All week stands Address TENT SHOW, Booneville, Miss. INSTRUCTIONS AND PLANS 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. MAKE ‘EM LAUGH WITH MAGICAL Cartoons Secrets learned in one evening No talent needed HENDRICKSON’S CHALK TALKS, Argyle. Wis no2 SALESBOARD OPERATORS—MAKE your Salesboards and Baseball Cards at home We furnish all materials at very reasonable prices. PALMER SALES CO., 5420 MAGICAL APPARATUS (Nearly New and Cut Price) 1@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. ASH WITH cory “GORTINIS’’ NEWSPAPER TRICK. 50c Catalogues, 10c¢ “STRINGER”, 3020 Sheffiel ld |. Chic ago MAGIC ACTS THAT MAKE GooD — Escapes, Crystal Gazing, Secrets, Drawings. Catalog, 6c. GEO. A. RICE, Auburn, N. Y oc26 MAGIC CATALOG, 20c. LYNN’S, 105-A Beach, Jersey City, N.J del4 MINDREADERS, CRYSTAL GAZERS Our new 98-page Mlustrated Catalogue of Mental Magic, Mind4Reading Apparatus, Books, Horoscopes, Crystals and Spook Effects is the largest in the world. 1930 Astrological Forecasts now ready Catalocue and Sample Horoscope, 30c. NELSON ENTERPRISES, 198 S. Third, Columbus, oO 0c26 PUNCH, VENTRILCQUIAL AND Marionette Figures PINXY, 357 North Clark, Chic ago TUXFDO SUITS, FULL DRESS, AT- tractive Street Suits, all sizes, $10.00. Overcoats, $8.00 Stamp brings lists. WALLACE, 1834 N. Halsted, Chicago. V¢ —_ (¥ : ‘ | P| | 1 ree ee nee a RR A ee ee a | es | a | Pe ee a a A Re Nm om ee I ee Po a | ee ae ee | Be Po | ee | A TT ST ee SY EEE | —— | | eT ——————————e ——— —— a | | Po fF rc ett ( teLLtCti aS Ps | ee ) ee | — a rn ce ae ee a | ee a ee . PS i ( tsstsi‘(i‘és ee — rn ce ne me ee ee en ee | a | i | — ; 4 . ~ Pe pe ae ee ee tree. 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£ 250 — NEW VENTRILOQUIST Young colored boy, movable head mouth WEIL’'S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 Second S8t., Philadelphia, Pa . ENTRILOQUIST, PUNCH FIGURES SCENERY AND BANNERS 18 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ure BEAUTIFUL DYEDROPS, BANNERS. Catalogue free. FRANK MARSHALL, —- Scenery. Finest work: lowest prices. Save ith Loomis, Chicago no money Send dimensions for cut ENKEBOLL SCENIC CO., Omaha, Neb no2 MISCELLANEOUS | CLOTH BANNERS, $1.25; 3x10. ANY ; | wording; four flashy colors. Paper Ban- 1¢ CENTS 8 ee witn Dor 10 WORDS. {ners only 50c. Day servi Sent anywhere | SALMON BROS., |; Kansas | City, Mo BARGAIN CIRCULAR NO. 9—SEND | USED SCENERY BARGAINS Independence and Prospect, | tamp Novelties all kinds. KANT, 246 | ‘ rhird Ave ‘Pitts burgh, Pa nate | Pe ize wanted. KINGSLEY — ' MEXICAN JUMPING BEANS FOR nmediate shipment The rarest curiosity the world. Price $200 hundred. Special 2ND-HAND SHOW PROPERTY in big quantities Send order FOR SALE 1¢@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY Hit ARIO CAVAZOS & BRO., Laredo, Tex. STAGE MONEY—10 BILLS, 10c; 100, 1,000, $2.50. KRAUS, 409 Juneau, Wis 35¢ Milwaukee, BALLROOM LIGHTING EFFECTS— MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS _ ]_,.Seior;Brinen olor, wets, Grystal Seow, AND ACCESSORIES NEWTON CO., 255 W. lath St, New York. FOR SALE—WANTED TO BUY. 10 CENTS A By mee LY 10 WORDS. BLEACHER SEATS, WITH FOOT Rests; comfortable as chairs; indoor and S wits Cores outdoor use. PENN BLEACHER SEAT COM- . = 4 PANY, 1207 West Thompson St., Philadel LEEDY XYLOPHONE, LIKE NEW, | phia. Pa no9 34 octaves, G to C. Has wheels, resonators and trunk. Cost $215; sell for $75. MACK GRI Y. 891 Livonia Ave., Brooklyn, N Y NEW VEGAPHONE NE PROFESSIONAL Tenor Banjo for sale, $75, with stands BOX $12, Rapid City, 8. D ai: PENZEL-MUELLER, BOEHM CLARI- net. $40.00. EVERETT SMITH, Box 42, Decatur, Il FOR SALE—ALLAN HERSCHELL 40- Ft Two-Abreast Merry-Go-Round, $2,500 cash Tangley Calliope on Chevrolet Truck $300 cash SAM E. SPENCER, Brookville, Pa HOUSE CAR — 1927 CHEV. TRUCK chassis, roomy, equipped. cost over $1,400 sell $350.00 cash WM. ALLEN, 162 N. La Brea. Los Angeles. Calif LICHT PLANT—110 VOLTS, OWN- SKATING RINK MILITARY BAND ers of Model T Fords, investigate. THOMP- Orean for sale, rebuilt, perfect condition | SON BROS., Route 1, Aurora, I! no2x to baad y DUCHEMIN, 527 | --->-—> >> oe — > oe Se MERRY -GO-ROUND, FORTY-FOUR _— : ———__—__—_—_______ Animals, stationary, got to sell, $50000 | DEAGAN 264 N 264 XYLOPHONE, $120.00; 00; SP ANN AGEL. Ocean View. Va Lee : in good condi- iy Harpophone, $40.00: 172 nck, $1100 | MERRY-GO-ROUND, TWO-ABREAST, All cash No, approval RALPH; Mangels. all jumpers, bargain, $900.00 KELLER. 3455 Reading Road, Cincinnati, O. | SPANNAGEL, Ocean View, Va *| MINIATURE RAILWAY. FUN| House, Kiddie Rides, well adapted for PARTNERS WANTED FOR a oty FRITZ BOTHMANN, Gotha-R., = WHIP, PORTABLE, FOR SALE OR trade BOX AK, Billboard, Kansas City, Mo WHIP, PORTABLE, $2,500. USED IN park and in good shape. Includes Platform. Fence, Ticket Booth, 15 H. P. General] Electric ACTS (NO INVESTMENT) 1° CENTS A WORD_MINIMUM 10 WORDS. ASH WITH COP MEDICINE TEAM, FORM PARTNER. | Motor, Power Cable. Switches. etc. Smal! hip. Music. Sober. Address LECTURER, | down payment. A. J, LAMBERSON, Hazle- 652 North Green, Wichita, Kan | ton, Pa MACHE GOODS, SIDE SHOW ILLU- PATENTS sions, Curiosities W. J. COOK, 118 W Main St.. Richmond, Ind oc26 10 CENTS A WORDS MININUN 1¢ WORDS. | $85.00—MARIONETTE SHOW, SCEN. ery. Shipping Crates and Walk-Through Show with Banners: also lot Magic Goods Everything for price $85.00 Bought from Prof. Bottineres. WEIL’S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 South Second St., Philadelphia, Pa SONGS FOR SALE 10 CENTS A Ly me YG 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COP INVENTIONS COMMERCIALIZED — ented or unpatented Write ADAM HISHER MFG. CO., 553 Enright, St. — fs) oc26x PERSONALS 10 CENTS A hq poet J 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY DADDY MAX—WON’'T YOU PLEASE “TT's YOU!’’ SENSATIONAL SONG, d for us? LOVITA AND MURRAY. 25e per copy. Over sixty =e Fox- —____— -- ~—— | Trots, etc Extraordin ly ow prices to HEIRS CAN BORROW ON THEIR jobbers, dealers, agents lus achers, etc nsettled estate CHATHAM COMPANY. CHE STER ESC HER, Music “Pt iblisher, 125 West 170 Broadway. New York oc26x 45th St. New York City 0¢26 JEANNE MYERS — FOREVER WILL ot be too long to wait POPULAR SONGS WITH MUSIC, l5e per copy. OLIVER ELMORE, 1028 Second Louisville, Ky St . rates. | tor | Billboard THEATRICAL PRINTING 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. A COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOU. Multigraphing, Printing. Addressing. Mail- ng Particulars free THE MAILWAY, Sta- J. Box 16- B, New York nog GET ¢ OUT OF THE RUT — CLASSY Two-Color Letterheads or Envelopes, $2 95 500; $4.95 1,000. BEARD PRINTERY, 1360 E. 62d St.. Chicago no2 SPECIAL BLOCKS FOR WINDOW Cards designed and engraved, two colors, $1250 Samples, 8c. E. M. BERG, Box 698, Wichita Falls, Tex de28 150 LETTBRHEADS, 8'2x11, AND 150 Envelopes printed, $1.25 Other Printing priced right DOC ANGEL, Ex-Trouper, Box 1002. Leavittsburg. O 500 GUMMED LABELS, NAME, BUSI- ness, Address, 30c. WEST MOORE, Martins- ville. Ind oc26 500 BUSINESS CARDS, $1.25 POST. ease. Expert work guaranteed Free cut serv Other Printing reasonable. Attrac- tive ples free HANZER, 1039 S. Cleve- lar id, Philadelphia 500 ‘BUSINESS CARDS, 2x3!/2, $1.00; 1,000 6x4% Bills, $165; 2,000 9x6, $2.75; postpaid WM. SIRDEVAN, Ravenna, O - oc 500 634 ENVELOPES, $1.40 — E. EPPLEY 328 Queen, % York, Pa 1,000 BILLS, 4'4x8, ASSORTED color $1.91 3.000 for $35 1,000 9x15 ills, $3 75 additional A a ae $1.75 Send TAYLOR PRINTING CO., Arma, Kan 2,000 3x8 FLASHY BILLS, $2.00; 200 lixl4 Tack $2.85 Postage extra. KING SHOW PRINTERS, Warren. Il. WANTED TO BUY, LEASE OR RENT 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 19 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY AUTOMATIC TEN-PINNET BOWL.- wanted MILTON DEUPREE, sample each money order ard ley Ravenna Tex GOOD JACK POTS — MUST BE worth the money State make, serial ALBA KEE, Craig. Mo nog TRAINED FLEA CIRCUS — SEND ysarticu AL H. MILLER Dawson Ga. WANTED TO BUY SLIGHTLY USED Penny Machines, 5 and 25-cent Mint Ma- chines HOKE DEEN, Baxley, Ga WANTED — CALLIOPES, IN GOOD condition KLEIN, 488 Throop Ave., Brook- lyn WANTED—METAL STAMPING MA- chine for Brass Checks, Souvenirs: no junk. GEO. SCHULZ, Calumet, Mich WANTED FOUR OR SIX USED SKEE ilars Bal] Alleys. Quote lowest cash price F. JIACALONE, 15 West 44th St.. New York oc26 WANTED — 10.000 PAIRS RINK Skates, any make All kind Carnival Prop- erty, Concession Tents Buy anything If need. money write or wire us WEIL’S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 South Second St., Philadelphia, Pa | MOVING PICTURE | FILMS—NEW PRINTS 10 CENTS A. vee aaa 10 WORDS. SH WITH COPY. SALESMEN WANTED 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. TATTOOING SUPPLIES DESIGNS. MACHINES. FORMULAS. 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. GALLOPING IVORIES—NEW GAME that's thrilling all America Absolutely Every cigar counter waiting for you $200 weekly. Hurry! K&S, 4308 Ravens- Chicago oc26x SALESBOARD SALESMEN — $10.000 egal 419 wo | MACHINES, TRANSFORMERS, DE- signs, Pelican, Inks WAGNER, 11 Chat- ham Sq., New York oc26 NEW DISPLAY SHEETS, BEST irly. New line. All fast sellers. Lowest prices Full commission on repeat business.' Machines (patented), Facts on Removers Catalog free Hurry! PURITAN NOVELTY Catalogue “WATERS", C-965 Putnam, De- CO.,, 1409 Jackson, Chicago oc26x | troit. oc26 SELL THE ACE SECRETPHONE TATTOOING MACHINES AND SUP. ‘Detectaphone). They all fall for this plies. Celluloid, $1.75 sheet. German Black, 100 profit. A clean-up for workers Cata- | ¢5, 99 quart Special offer only MILLER. logue free, Address ACE ELECTRIC CO., 410 | 431 Main. Norfolk. Va no2 x Edgewood, Dayton, O TRA DEBOARDS — HOTTEST, LARG. TENTS FOR SALE est money-making line ever offered Sea- son starting. Best commissions. Nothing to (SECOND-HAND) carry. Catalog free Act! M. & L. SALES, " " 101 W. Adams, Chicago nogx 1@ CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. meas a aS CASH WITH COPY VENDING MACHINE MEN — GRAB : this! $12.50 commission every call! New ‘ferent. low priced, whirlwind seller. Act | SIDEWALL — NEW STOCK “READY, “ck. POSTAL CONFECTION MFG,, 2033 W | 6.40-ounce Drill, hand roped, 8 feet high Charleston, Chicago $36.00; hundred feet long, 9 feet high, 40 60 P 10 feet high, $4400. Send deposit KERR $282.80 COMMISSION ON A $10.50 CO.. 1954 Grand Ave., Chicago nolé original sale. Every merchant a prospect | ssiiitieieieiieaied «i Absolutely ‘New and different Exclusive ter. ; 10x10 GOSS CONCESSION TENT AND ‘itory. SALES STIMULATORS, 339 W. Madi-! Frame. Striped top. First $25.00. JUD ¥. son, Chicago. no2x | KING, Belding, Mich. BRAND-NEW FILMS FOR SALE. CLOUSE FILM EXCHANGE, Maumee, O. oc26 NEW FILM FOR SALE—AMERICA’S Biegest Circus, 7 reels Mention territory wanted Can play churches, schools and theatres. Will sell negative. THE ORIGINAL FEATURES, 2024-32 N. Clark St., Room 317, Chicago, Il 0c26 FILMS FOR SALE—2D-HAND 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. ACTUAL WAR FILM, 8 REELS, TRUEBLOOD, Swartzel Ave. Vincennes, Ind BANKRUPT STOCK — FILMS, MA- chines, also Talking Equipment. Stamp for list BOX 2M, Hickman Mills Mo oc26 CLOSING OUT-—-FEATURES. WEST. Comedies, two, five, seven reels. a reel Good condition No lists kind wanted; send cash ISAACSON, more, O erns, Dollar Name Ker COMEDIES, ACTION, and Sensational Subjects Perfect condition film FILM & SUPPLY CO., 630 Ninth Ave. New York oc26 FEATURES, WESTERNS, COMEDIES, as new. Advertising plenty; lists. ECONOMY, 814 Corinthian, Philadelphia. oc36 WESTERN at lowest prices List COLONIAL We October 26, 1929 51 SCENICS, EDUCATIONALS, $1.00 per reel LEGG, 308 Jackson, Boone, Ifa no2 SPECIAL—TOM MIX FIVE-REEL “Texas Sheriff’’ and Charlie Chaplin Com- edy, both like new First $50.00 Wanted: Aeroplane and Indian Scenes DOC DAY. Lagrange, Tex 300 REELS OF WESTERN, COMEDY, Scenic, Jungle. Big features. Sell or trade NATIONAL EQUIPMENT CO., Duluth, Minn M. P. ACCESSORIES FOR SALE—NEW 10 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. FOR SALE TALKING ATTACH ments for portable standard (35mm) pro- jectors On disc or on film Perfect syn- chronization guaranteed. BERNARD SULLI- VAN COMPANY, 410 N. Michigan Ave., Chi- cago ROAD-SHOW EXHIBITORS USING Holmes Portable Projectors are always safe and satisfied. How about you? Write for full details MONARCH THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 395 So. Second St., Memphis, Tenn oc26x 2ND HAND M. P. ACCESSO- RIES FOR SALE CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. VRY 35 M.M. CAMERA, F:3.5 with carrying case. Cost $165.00: used times as demonstrator; A-1 condition, 5.00 Bargain in new aluminum roll screens, any size. BERNARD SULLIVAN COMPANY, 410 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago $75.00 — BURWOOD MOVING PIC- ture Machine. electric motor, cost $450.00 WEIL'S CURIOSITY SHOP, 20 South Second St.. Philadelphia, Pa EXHIBITORS Stereopticons, COMPLETE NEW having full-size imported French lenses, color wheel, $21.50-$25.00: Dis- solving Stereopticons, $60.00 Tustrations free , GRONBERG MANUFACTURING CO., 1510 Jac n, Chicago, Ti MOTIOGRAPH DE ‘LUXE, ¢ condition, complete, $150.00 SUI PPLY, 2025 Jackson, Dallas, GOOD LEE THEATRE Tex POWER’S 6-A MACHINES, CHE AP or exchange for Portable Machines or Equip- ment Motiograph, upper and lower maga- zines, with arms, like new. cheap. Road-show Equipment, Films, Slides, Lamp Houses, Mazda and Calcium Equipment. Easy payment plan NATIONAL EQUIPMENT CO., 409 West Michi- gan St.. Duluth, Minn THEATRE CHAIRS — 500 UPHOL. stered, 500 Veneer, cheev. PICTURE THEA- TRE SUPPLY, 156 West 50th St, New York 0c26 750 VENEER OPERA CHAIRS, WITH upholstered backs, good condition, bargain ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO., Little Rock, WANTED TO BUY M. P. ACCESSORIES—FILMS 18 CENTS A WORD—MINIMUM 10 WORDS. CASH WITH COPY. MOTION PICTURE ROAD - SHOW Equipment wanted First-class Portable Machines, Screens, Booth and Electric Phono- graph Machine located in the East BOX 976, care The Billboard, 1560 Broadway, New York WANTED—SUITCASE PROJECTORS in good condition COLONIAL FILM & SUPPLY CO., 630 Ninth Ave., New York no2 WILL BRING YOU INTERESTED PROSPECTS, JUST AS IT DOES FOR OTHER ADVERTISERS P| as = g an A a | . ee — fo ee | ee a as —— ee | ee r..COCSCS Pe ee a Oe —= pe es | ee ee es ee ee ee _— po — po |____—____o ns | em re ne ee — ! Ce oe , 4 _ — EHS)! a pes (PICKINGS ee || AWaatdd ee | ees | | ee eee
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52 October 26, 1929 VAUDEVILLE Aces, Four, & a Queen (Orph.) New Orleans. Affairs of 1929 (Iowa) Cedar Rapids, Ia. Ahearn, Will & Gladys (Orph.) Los Angeles. Albright, Oklahoma Bob (State) New Orleans. leaniz, Senorita, Co. (Pal.) Cleveland. Aldrich, Chas. T. (Maj.) San Antonio, Tex. Alexander Girls (Jefferson) New York Alice's, Lady, Pets (Loew's 46th St.) Brooklyn, All-Girl Show (State) Memphis Allard, Jimmy, Co. (Orph.) Oklahoma, City. Alien & Canfield (Orph.) Omaha All-Girl Show (Riverside) New York. Allman & Coulter (Loew) Montreal. Althoff, Chas. (Orph.) Oklahoma City. Anderson & Graves (Orph.) Sioux City, Ia. Angus & Serle (Binghamton) Binghamton, N. Y. Appollon, Dave, Co. (Pal.) Chicago. Armstrong Bros. (Orph.) Oklahoma City. Arnaut, Nellie, & Bros. (Hipp.) Buffalo; (Hipp.) Toronto 26-Nov. 1. Arthur, Geo. K. (Coliseum) New York. Astella Bros. (Royal) New York. Aubrey, Will (Proctor) Mt. Vernon, N, Y. Ayres & Armand Kaliz (Met.) Brooklyn. B Baker & Knox (Premier) Brooklyn. Barrie, Gracie (Sheridan Sq.) Pittsburgh. Barry & Marsh (Victoria) New York. Barry, Johnny, Co. (Orph.) Boston. Barton, Benny, Co. (Met.) Brooklyn. Barton, John (Hipp.) Toronto; (Imperial) Montreal 26-Nov. 1. Beatty, George (Regent) Paterson, N. J. Beach Nights (Fox-Pal.) Worcester, Mass Beauty Idea (Fox) Philadelphia. Beatty, George (Ritz) Elizabeth, N. J. Beegee & Quepee (Keith) Ottawa, Can, Bellitt, Maryn, Co. (Natl.) Richmond, Va. Belmonts, Three (Union Sq.) Pittsfield, Mass., 23: (Rivoli) Toledo, O., 26-Nov. 1. Bergen, Edgar (Pal.) Flint, Mich. Berkes, Johnny, Co. (Pal.) Brooklyn. Berle, Milton, Unit (State) Newark, N. J. Bertrand, Bert, Co. (Garde) New London, Conn. Besser & Balfour (Hancock) Austin, Tex. Bison City Four (Blvd.) New York, Bizarre (Fox-Pal.) Springfield, Mass. Blackstone, Great (Victoria) New York. Blossoms, Two (Orph.) Oklahoma City. Bohlman, Edith (Loew) Montreal. Boland, Myrtle (Fairmount) New York. Bordner-Boyer Co. (Orph.) Boston Boyle & Della (Capitol) Atlanta, Ga. Brady & Wells (Orph.) Tacoma, Wash. Brems, Fitz & Murphy Bros. (Grand) Calgary, Can Briants, The (St. Louis) St. Louis. Bringing Up Mother (Proctor) Troy, N. A Briscoe & DeOrto (Franklin) New York. Broadhurst, Geo., Co. (Proctor) New Rochelle, _. = Brooks, Peggy (Capitol) Atlanta, Ga. Brown Bros., Six (Lyric) Indianapolis. Brown,-Ada (State-Lake) Chicago. Buck & Bubbles (Hipp.) Buffalo; (Hipp.) To- ronto 26-Nov. 1. Burke & Durkin (Loew) Yonkers, N. Y. Burns & Allen (Hipp.) Buffalo; (Hipp.) To- ronto 26-Nov. 1. Burton, Marjorie (Loew's 46th St.) Brooklyn. Butterfield’s Syncopation Show (Capitol) Jackson, Mich. Byton, Dorothy, Co. (Princess) Nashville, Tenn. Cc California Capers (Capitol) Hartford, Conn, Cameron, Lew (Proctor) Albany, N. Y. Capron, Bob, Co. (Loew) Montreal. Cardini (Orph.) Los Angeles Cariell, Bud (Delancey St.) New York. Carr, Gene, Co. (Enright) Pittsburgh Carry & Eddy (Grand) Calgary, Can. Chamberlain & Hines (Pal.) Chicago. Chase & LaTour (Albee) Providence. Chesleigh & Gibbs (State) Jersey City. Chevalier Bros, (Orph.) San Francisco. Chinese Showboat (86th St.) New York. Chisholm & Breen (Hancock) Austin, Tex. Chorus Ladies (Hancock) Austin, Tex. Christy, Ken, Co. (Pal.) Newark, N. J, Christy & Nelson (Loew's 46th St.) Brooklyn. Cirlla Bros., Four (86th St.) New York. Clark, Sylvia (Iowa) Cedar Rapids, Ia. Clark, Hughie. Co. (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn. Clayton, Mystic, Co. (Keystone) Williamsport, Pa. Cliff & Reiss (State) Akron, O Clifford & Marion (Orph.) Oakland, Calif. Clifton & De Rex (Grand) New York. Colleano Family (Keith) Flushing, N. Y. Collegiate Unit (Pal.) Milwaukee. Contrasts (Fox) Detroit. Conley, Harry, Co. (Orph.) Oakland, Calif. Conlin & Glass (Pal.) Milwaukee. Conville, Prank (Willard) Woodhaven, N. Y. Cooley & Snyder (Stanley) Pittsburgh. Corbett & O'Brien (Orph.) Los Angeles. Courtney Sisters (Orph.) New Orleans. Covans, Four (Riverside) Milwaukee. Craig, Jr., Fred (Orph.) Sioux City, Ia. Crawley, Wilton (Stanley) Pittsburgh. Cummings, Don (Orph.) Portland, Ore. Dale, Eddie, Co, (Genesee) Waukegan, Tl. Dalton & Craig (Loew's 46th St.) Brooklyn Dana. Viola, Co. (Proctor) Yonkers, N. Y. Daro & Costa Revue (Lincoln Sq.) New York. Daros (Chester) New York. Daveys, Two (Ritz) Elizabeth, N. J. Davis & Darnell (Orph.) San Francisco. Davison’s Louisville Loons (Miller) Wichita, Kens. DeVoe, Frank (Orph.) Oakland, Calif. Dears & Ideas (Victory) Evansville, Ind. Deauvillers, Four (Regent) New York, Decker, Nancy (58th St.) New York BERT DELL & MRS. “THE GHOST SHOP.” As per route, or care Billboard, Cincinnati. Denny, Devito Co, (Riverside) Milwaukee. Derickson & Brown (Riverside) New York. Desmond, Wm., Co. (Orph.) Des Moines, Ia. Devils Circus (Kenmore) Brooklyn. Diero (Keith) Ottawa, Can. Dillon & Parker (Orph.) Portland, Ore. Doin’ Things (Orph.) Spokane, Wash Donahue, Red, & Mule (Franklin) New York. Dormonde, Geo., & Partner (Albee) Cincin- neti; (Pal.) Columbus 26-Nov, 1. Billboard r— as ‘Route “Department ——— ——-- _F 5 cw ae, te When no date is given the week of October 19-25 is to be supplied. (In split week houses, the acts below play October 23-25). Doro, Grace (Orph.) Seattle. Wash. Dotson (Loew) Yonkers, N. Y. Downey, Morton (Pal.) Newark, N. J, Doyle & Baze (Victory) Evansville, Ind. Dream Street (Natl.) New York Dubois, Wilfred (Pal.) Flint, Mich. Dugan & Parker (Maj.) Fort Worth, Tex. Dunbar, Grace Nile, Co. (Orph.) Oklahoma City. Duponts, The (Plaza) Corona, N. Y. Durkin, Junior, & Co. (Royal) New York. THE ‘* DUTTON CIRCUS ATTRACTIONS MAKING AND HOLDING FRIENDS. Home address, Sarasota, Fila. Duvries, Sharon Revue (Pal.) Flint, Mich. E Ebs, Wm. (Orph.) Denver, Eddy Duo (State) Akron, O. Edison & Gregory (Earle) Pittsburgh; (Pal.) Akron, O., 26-Nov. 1. Edler, Grace, Co. (Yonge St.) Toronto. El Cota & Byrne (Georgia) Atlanta. Eline, Grace & Marie (State) Memphis. Evans & Adams (Prospect) Brooklyn. F Falls, Archie & Gertie (Orph.) New York. Falls, Reading & Boyce (Orph.) Tacoma, Wash Fanchon & Marco (State) Norfolk, Va. Fanton, Joe, Co, (Iowa) Cedar Rapids, Ia. Farnell & Florence (Orph.) Salt Lake City. Fay & Milliken (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn. Faye, Olive (Earle) Atlantic City. Felovis, The (Orph.) Kansas City, Fiesta (Pal.) New Haven, Conn. Fitzgerald, Lillian (Met.) Brooklyn. Flippen, J. C. (Orph.) Spokane, Wash. Folsom, Bobby (Pal.) Cleveland; (Hipp.) Buf- falo 26-Nov. 1. Frabelles Frolics (Pal.) Rochester, N. Y. Francis & Wilson (Bushwick) Brooklyn. Frankenberg s Juveniles Direction GUY PERKINS Fraternity Square (Plaza) Corona, N. Y. Freda & Palace (Orph.) Tacoma, Wash. Fredericks, Geo. S.. Co. (Yonge St.) Toronto, Frescott, Norman (Earle) Atlantic City. Friscoe, Signor, Co. (Proctor) Albany, N. Y. Froos, Sylvia (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn. Fulton, Chas. M.: Eagle Lake, Tex. G Gail, Lee, Ensemble (Pal.) South Bend, Ind. Galenos, Six (Pal.) Cleveland, Galvin, Don (Coleman) Miami, Okla. Gaudet, Earle & Anne (Academy) New Glas- gow, N. S., Can.; (O. H.) Pictou 28-31. Gellis, Les (Proctor) Troy, N. Y. George, Col. Jack (Maj.) Houston, Tex. Gibney, Marion (Pan.) Kansas City. Gilbert Bros. (Orph.) Omaha. Girard, Chas. & Lillian (Bedford) Brooklyn. Gleason & Browning Revue (Genesee) Wau- kegan, IL Gobs, Two (Earle) Atlantic City. Golden Dreams (State) Jersey City. Goman, Bee & Ray, Revue (Orph.) Boston. Gordon & Healy in Suite 16 (Grand) St. Louis. Goss & Barrows (Orph.) Vancouver, Can. Gould, Sol, Co. (State) Syracuse, N. Y. Gracella-Theodore Co. (Capitol) Atlanta, Ga. Granese, Jean (Central) Jersey City Grauman, Hess & Valle (Fischer) Danville, Tl. Green & Blossom (Natl.) New York. Green, Jane (Maj.) Houston, Tex Greene, Cora (Orph.) Kansas City. Groh, W. H., & Piano Hownds (Grand) St. Louis. H Hackett, Jannette, Co. (Stanley) Utica, N. Y. Hajos, Mitzi, Gp. (Chester) New York Hall, Bob (Princess) Nashville, Tenn Hall & Dexter (Stanley) Utica, N. Y. Hallen, Billy (Plaza) Corona, N. Y¥ Hamilton Sisters & Fordyce (State) Akron, O. Hanlon, Bert (Orph.) Omaha Harcourt, Marie (Plaza) Corona, N. , 1, Swan & Lueille (Bedford) Brook- Lydi (Enright) Pittsburgh. Harris & Radcliffe (Orph.) San Francisco. - % Haynes, Daniel (State) New York. Haynes, Mary (Maj.) Fort Worth, Tex Hazel, Midge & Frankie (Victoria) New York. Hazzard, Hap (Pal.) St. Paul Headin’ for Harlem (Premier) Brooklyn, Healy & Cross (Albee) Providence Heath, Frankie (Albee) Cincinnati. Heath & Sterling (Regent) Paterson, N. J. Henshaw, Bobby (Uke), Unit (Rialto) Joliet, Il Herbert & Glenn: Dunn, N. C. Herman & Mammaux (Kenmore) Brooklyn, Higgins. Peter (Proctor) White Plains, N. Y¥. Hill Billies (Pal.) Rochester, N. Y. Holman, Harry, Co. (Blvd.) New York. Holmes, Harry, Co, (St. Louis) St. Louis. Home Folks (Orph,) Kansas City, Honan, Helen, & Folks (Keith) Ottawa, Can. Honey Girl Revue (Keith-Albee) Boston. Hooper & Gatchett Co. (State) New York, Housh, Jack, Co. (Orph.) Boston Howard, Joe (Orph.) Memphis, Tenn. Howard, Jules, Co. (Riverside) Milwaukee. Howard & Newton (Royal) New York. “ot Fritz & Jean (Proctor) Schenectady, Hungaria Troupe (Keith) Youngstown, O. Hunt, Mildred (Grand) Calgary, Can. Hunter, Gergie (Garde) New London, Conn. Hunter & Percival (Lincoln) Union City, N. J. Hutchins, Bill & Harriet (Bushwick) Brook- lyn. Hyman, Johnny at ee Montreal. Imhoff, Roger, Co. (Michigan) Mich. Indian Orch. (Pal.) New York Indian Summer (Fox) Washington. International Rhythm (Imperial) Montreal me Val, Collegians (Strand) Ithaca, Ann Arbor, J Jacksonians, Six (58th St.) New York Janet of France (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn. Janis, Jack, Co. (Grand) New York Jarvis Revue (Pan.) Kansas City Jewell & Raymond (Earle) Pittsburgh Jim the Bear (Natl.) Richmond, Va Johnson, Happy (Orph.) San _ Francisco: (Orph.) Los Angeles 26-Nov. 1 Johnson, Jimmy (Grand) New York Jones & Rea (Lincoln Sq.) New York. Joy, Leatrice (Albee) Brooklyn. Justa, Helena & Charlie (Pal.) St K Kahn, Sammy, & Orch. (Keith) Ottawa, Can. Kane & Ellis (Keith) Youngstown, O. Kay, Hamlin & Kay (Fairmount) New York. — Sisters & Lynch (Strand) Lansing, ch. Kelly, Henry J. (125th St.) New York. Kelly & Jackson (Lyric) Indianapolis. Kelso Bros.’ Unit (Pal.) Akron, O. Kemper & Noble (Premier) Brooklyn. Kent, Wm., Co. (Bushwick) Brooklyn. Kerr & Ensign (Jefferson) New York. King Sisters (Pal.) Peoria, Ill. Kirby & DuVal (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn. Kitayama Japs. (Imperial) Montreal. Kodak, Paul, & Sister (Yonge St.) Toronto. Kramer & Boyle (Franklin) New York. Paul Lancaster & Leeming (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn. Lane-Tisen Co. (State) Akron, O. Larimer & Hudson (Gates Ave.) Brooklyn, Lathrop Bros. (Pal.) Rochester, N. ¥.; (Hipp.) Buffalo 26-Nov, 1. Lauren & LaDare (State) New Orleans; (State) Houston, Tex., 26-Nov. 1. Lawson, Happy (Orph.) Spokane, Wash.; (Orph.) Vancouver, Can., 26-Nov. 1, Leavitt & Lockwood (Capitol) Winnipeg, Can. Ledova (Fordham) New York. Lee Bros. (Proctor) White Plains, N. Y. Lee, Dorothy (Pal.) Columbus, O LeGrohs, The (Pal.) Peoria. Il], Leon & Dawn (Orph.) New York Lester’s Midgets (Prospect) Brooklyn. Levan & Bernie (Strand) Lansing. Mich. Lewis, Flo (Orph.) Vancouver, Can. Lewis, Sid, Co. (State) Akron, O. Lewis & Winthrop (Maj.) San Antonio, Tex. Lillie, Carrie (Royal) New York, Lindsay & Mason (Maj.) Ft. Worth, Tex.; (Maj.) Dallas 26-Nov. 1. Lockfords, The (Fairmount) New York. Loos Bros. (Hipp.) Buffalo; (Hipp.) Toronto 26-Nov. 1. Lepenzos, Four Aeria) (Fair) Montgomery, Ala.; (Fair) Shreveport, La., 31-Nov. 11. — Lowry & Andre (Coleman) Miami, a. Lucas, Jimmie (Georgia) Atlanta Lucky Boys (Pal.) Newark, N. J. M Magiey, Guy & Pearl, Revue Brooklyn Major, Jack (Capitol) Windsor, Can Maley & Howland (Bedford) Brooklyn Mall, Paul (Orph.) Boston. —. Wm. & Joe (Capitol) Union City, (Gates Ave.) Mangean Troupe (Pal.) Chicago Marco & Jerome (Bivd.) New York Marcus Unit No. 1 (Orph.) Seattle, Wash Marcus Unit No, 2 (State.Lake) Chicago; (Pal.) Akron, O., 26-Nov, 1, Margaret & Jean (Loew's) London, Can. Marinelli Girls (Pal.) Milwaukee. Mario & Lazarin (Premier) Brooklyn. Martin & Martin (Lincoln Sq.) New York. Maryland Collegians (Orph.) Omaha, Mascagno Four (Orph.) Los Angeles, Mason, Lindsay, Co, (Maj.) Fort Worth, Tex. Mauss, Willie (Orph.) Denver. Max & His Gang (Grand) New York. May, Bobby (Fischer) Danville, Til. Mayo, Skeets (Orph,) Memphis. Tenn. McBride, Jack, Co. (Stuart) Lincoln,’ Neb. McCall & Keller (Pan.) Kansas City McCann Sisters, Three (81st. St.) New York. McCrea, Ed & Jay (Lyric) Indianapolis McGrath & Travers (Orph.) Memphis, Tenn. Medley & Dupree (Hipp.) Toronto; (Imperial) Montreal 26-Nov,. 1 Melvin Bros., Three (State) New Orleans. Mendi, Joe (Orph.) Salt Lake City Merrill Bros. & Sister (Fair) Sanford, N. C.: (Fair) Ashburn, Ga., 28-Nov, 2 Miacahua (Maj.) Fort Worth, Tex 4 Millard & Merlin (Oapitol) Atlanta, Ga. Miller Bros. & Co-Eds (Keith) Syracuse, N. Y. Miller & Peterson (Natl.) Ric’ Miller & Wilson (Princess) es gnd. ann Mix, Ruth, Unit (Hennepin) Minneapolis ; Monroe Bros, (Loew) Yonkers, N. Y, : essere — (Delancey St.) New York. oran, arner & Ma work Margie (Delancey St.) New organ & Sheldon (Georgi Moro, Nick (Ritz) Elizabeth, Ne Morris & Campbell (Grand) Can Morrison, Dotty (Earle) Philadehiy. ’ Mounters, Pive (Princess) Nashville Tenn Murand & Girton (Orph.) Oakland, Calif ; Murdoek & Mayo (Coleman) Miami, Okla. Murdock, Teck, Co, (Scollay Sq.) Boston. Murray, Charlie (Jefferson) New York Murray Girls (Hancock) Austin, Tex. Murray, Ken, & Charlestons (Pal.) Chicago Myrtil, Odette (Orph.) San Francisco. N Nathal (Fordham) New York. Nattova, Natacha. Co. (Maj.) Houston, Tex Nazafro, Cliff (Fischer) Danville, I! ; Neiman, Hal (81st St.) New Yor. Nelson, Bob, Co. (Met.) Brooklyn. Nelson Family (State) Kalamazoo, Mich Nelsons, Five (Scollay Sq.) Boston. ; Nevada, Lloyd, Co.: (Coliseum) New York, Newell, Billy & Elsa (Imperial) Montreal Niemeyer, Joe, Co, (Orph.) Madison, Wis North, Jack (Binghamton) Binghamton, N. y¥ Norton & Clark (Lincoln Sq.) New York. é Norton & Haley (Chester) New York. Norton, Ruby (Maj.) San Antonio, Tex. Norworth, Jeck (Maj.) San Antonio, Tex. - ke 2S. ~y (Orph.) New York. vull, Corral (Hancock) Austin, Tex,; Ft. Worth 26-Nov. 1. oe aed Oo e O'Day, Nell, & Tommy Atkins Philadelphia. J ae Ginetep O'Donnell & Blair (Pal.) Cleveland. Oliver, Victor, Co. (Orph,) Des Moines, Ia. Olsen & Johnson (Keith) Syracuse, N. Y. Opera vs. Jazz (Pan.) Kansas City. Sere, Se (Keeney) Elmira, N. Y. rmonde Sisters, Three (Stanley) Pittsb . Ortons, Four (Pal.) New a oe Pp Pallenberg's Bears (Scollay Sq.) Bos Pardo, Eddie (Albee) Brookive. = Parker, Ethel, & Fred Babb & Orch, (State) Pontiac, Mich. Parks, Eddie, Co. (Keeney) Elmira, N. Y Parley Ballet (St. Louis) St. Louis. Pasquali Bros. (Oriental) Brooklyn. Patricola (Natl.) Richmond, Va. Pep-o-Mania (Garde) New London, Conn Perkins, Johnny (Pal.) Peoria, Tl. Pickard & Pal (Kenmore) Brooklyn, Pincus, Bobby (Earle) Philadelphia. Polar Pastimes (Orph.) Memphis, Tenn. Pollock & Dunn (Orph.) Vancouver, Can Polly & Oz (Orph.) Madison, Wis Pope & Thompson (Scollay Sq.) Boston Potter, Billy, Co. (Hancock) Austin, Tex. Powell & Doty (Bushwick) Brooklyn. Pressler & Kiaiss (Keith) Ottawa, Can Primrose, Mrs. Geo. (Pal.) Chicago. Princeton & Yale (Maj.) Houston, Tex. Pritchard, Ann, & Boys (Blvd.) New York R Rae & Harrison (Albee) Cincinnati. Rags & Rhythm (Iowa) Cedar Rapids, Ia Randall, Carl, & Virginia Watson (Hipp.) Toronto; (Imperial) Montreal 26-Nov. 1. Raye, Ellis, LaRue Co. (Loew) Montreal. Redford & Madden (Pal.) Brooklyn. Reed-Hooper Revue (Pal.} Brooklyn. Renault, Frances (8lst St.) New York Reno, Allan (Victory) Evansville, Ind. Reynolds, Abe (Proctor) Schenectady, N. Y. Reynolds & White (State) Syracuse, N. Y. Rhapsody in Silk (Proctor) Schenectady, N. Y. Rhythm (Fox-Pal.) Bridgeport, Conn. Rice, Gitz, Co. (Orph.) Denver. ich & Cherie (Pal.) St, Paul. ich, Larry, & Friends (Pal.) St. Paul Rich, Irene, Co. (Proctor) Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Richardson, Florence (Orph.) Tacoma, Wash. Ritz Bros., Three (State) New York. ROBBINS FAMILY VAUDEVID LE’S CLEVEREST FAMILY ACT. Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York. R. F. D. No. 3, Home of Robbins Bros, Oldtime 1-Ring Circus DWIGET §, ROBBINS, Manager. Robinson, Bill (Pal.) Cleveland. Rockets, Six (Riverside) Milwaukee. Rogers & Wynne (Royal) New York. Romas Troupe (Orph.) Madison, Wis. Rose & Thorne (Keith) Syracuse, N. Y. Rose’s Midgets (Orph.) Portland, Ore. Rudacks, Dancing (Orph.) Memphis, Tenn Russell, Jack, Co. (Delancey St.) New York. Russian Art Cireus (Orph.) Portland, Ore. Ryan Sisters (Pal.) Newark, N. J. 8 Samuels, Rae (Pal.) Rochester, N. Y Santo, Don, & Gang (Orph.) Memphis, Tenn, Santrey, Henry, Co. (Keith) Youngstown, O.; (Albee) Cincinnati 26-Nov. 1. Sawyer & Eddy (Orph.) Vancouver, Can. Saxton & Farrell (Loew) Yonkers, N. Y. Soneor’s Cireus (Grand) Calgary, Can, Sharples, Wally, Co. (Pal.) Brooklyn. Ship Ahoy Co, (State) New Orleans. Siamese Twins (Orph.) Salt Leke City. Silvers, Three (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn. Simpson & Dean (Fairmount) New York. Sidneys, Royal (Capitol) Atlanta, Ga. Silk, Frank X. (Scollay Sq.) Boston, Singer's Midgets (Willard) Woodhaven, N. Y. Silvertoes (Capitol) Windsor, Can, Sivoboda & Yuruva Ballet (Albee) Cincinnati, Skelly, Monica & Ann (Kenmore) Brooklyn Smart Set (Orph.) New Orleans, Smith, Gracie, & Buddies (Pal.) Newark, N. J. Smith & Sawyer (Natl) Richmond, Va Snoozer, Jr. (Genesee) Waukegan, Ill. Snow, Columbus & Ingram (Loew's 46th St.) Brooklyn Snyder, Bozo, Co, (Orph.) Tacoma, Wash. Songs & Steps (Orph.) Vancouver, Can Sorova Revue (Proctor) Schenectady, N. Y. Spencer & Williams (Pan.) Kansas City. Spirit of Minstrelsy (Fischer) Danville, Il. Stanley, Eddie, & Ginger (Enright) Pitts- burgh Stanley & Birnes (Madison) Brooklyn. ony & Georgia Orackers (105th St.) Cleve nd. pe P| _ po SY | | os E 4 pe | 7 ee a cnminiaiiininll —_ _ | | | / a ee _ ee ee
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Stanton, Walter: Newbe rry, 8. C. Starr, Bee (Shea's Hipp.) Buffalo; (Hipp.) Toronto 26-Nov, 1. Stone & Vernon Four (Grand) New York. Stop, Look & Listen (Pal.) Peoria, Il. st Orr, Chelm, Co. (Loew) Montreal. Stylish Steppers, Seven (Proctor) Plains, N. Y¥. Sully & Houghton (Oriental) Brooklyn. Sully & Thomas (Maj.) Fort Worth, Tex. Sun Fong Lin Troupe (Orph.) Des Moines, Ia. Sunshine Sammy (St, Louis) St. Louis. Sweet Cookies ox) St. Louis. svivester, Fred (Riverside) New York. White Tabor & Green (Bushwick) Brooklyn. ralent & Merit (State) Kalamazoo, Mich. rannen, Julius (Pal.) New York Thank You, Doctor (Proctor) Albany, N. Y. That Charm Quartet (State) Kalamazoo, Mich Thomas, Joe, Saxotet (Riverside) Milwaukee. Tilton, Corinne (Orph.) Denver. Tiny Town Revue (Yonge §t.) Toronto. Torrence, Edna, Co. (Orph.) San Francisco. Tracey & Hay Oo. (State) New Orleans, Trainor, Jack, Co. (Jefferson) New York, Tucker & Smith (Pal,) South Bend, Ind. Turpin, Ben (Madison) Brooklyn. Underneath the Stars (Maj.) Dallas, Tex. Usher, Jack, Co. (Bedford) Brooklyn. Usher, Harry & Franeis (Gates Ave.) Brook- lyn. Vv ve Wagners, The (Maryland) Cumberland, Md. Vernille, Nita (8lst St.) New York. Vernon, Florence, Co, (Central) Jersey City, Vim Boys (Hipp.) Toronto; (Imperial) Mont- rea] 26-Nov, 1, vies, Feeee, Co. (Binghamton) Binghamton, N. ¥, Vivian & Walters (Proctor) Albany, N, Y. vause of R. K. QO. (Proctor) New Rochelle, . Vox & Walters 7 Evansville, Ind. Wager, The (Capitol) Union City, N. J. Waldman, Ted & Al (Albee) Providence. Wallace & Irwin (Prospect) Brooklyn. Ward, Master Jay (Georgia) Atlanta. Ward, Will J. (Maj.) Dallas, Tex. Waring's Pennsylvanians (Pal.) Columbus, O.; (Keith) Youngstown 26-Nov. 1 Warners, The (Grand) St. Louis, Weaver Bros. (Orph,) Kansas City. Weber & Ray (Plaza) Corona, N. Y. Weber, Bernard, Co. (Delancey St.) New York. Weiss, Bruno, Trio (Pal.) Rockford, Ml. a Billy, & Four Fays (Orph.) New Or- eans Welsh & Hills (Fairmount) New York. West, _ Willis & McGinty (Orph.) Oakland, Calif White & Manning (Orph.) Omaha. White, Bob (Grand) St. Louis. Whitehead & Alvarez (Pal.) Rockford, Ml. Williams, Herb (Albee) Cincinnati; (Hipp.) Buffalo 26-Nov, 1. Wwitems, Roger (Binghamton) Binghamton, Williams & Delaney (Pal.) New York. Wilson, Charlie (Orph.) New Orleans. Whitman, Frank (Natl.) New York, Wilkens, Marion, Co. (Binghamton) Bingham- ton, N. Y, Wilson, Toby, Co. (Pal.) Rochester, N. Y. Witten & Weber Unit (Orph,) San Diego, a ° Wood, Britt (Keith) Syracuse, N, Y¥. Worden Bros, (State) New York. Worth & Wile (Blvd.) New York. Wylie & Young (Loew's) London, Can. — May, & Sonny (Sheridan Sq.) Pitts- urgh. Wyse, Jr., Ross, Co, (Oriental) Brooklyn. Yates & Lawley (Capitol) Winnipeg, Can. Yoki Japs. (Natl.) New York York & Lord (Yonge St.) Toronto. Yorke & Johnson (Kenmore) Brooklyn, Young China (Bedford) Brooklyn, Zz Ziegler, Lillian & Henry (Maj.) Dallas, Tex. Zellia Sisters (Maj.) Houston, Tex, M. P, PRESENTATIONS Adlar, Lawrence (Ambassador) St. Louis. Arnold, Phil (Penn) Pittsburgh, Art, Frank (Minnesota) Minneapolis, Barclay, Don (Denver) Denver. Bard & Avon (Mastbaum) Philadelphia. Barron, Jules (Ohio) Columbus, Baye & Speck (Ohio) Columbus. Beck, Ed & Morton (Pal.) Dallas Beck, Lew (Minnesota) Minneapolis. Believe It or Not (Branford) Newark. Bemus & Brown (Stanley) Jersey City Berke, Dorothy, Girls (Tivoli) Chicago. Berke, Dorothy, Girls (Paramount) Toledo Berke, Dorothy, Girls (Ohio) Columbus. Berke, Dorothy, Girls (Pal.) Washington. Berke, Dorothea, Girls (Met.) Boston. Bernie Bros., Three (Uptown) Chicago. Blum, Gussie & Al (Oriental) Chicago. Browning, Joe (Century) Baltimore. Buck, Verne (Uptown) Chicago. Burke, Johnny (Uptown) Chicago. Burns & Kissen (Texas) San Antonio. Butler, Clarke (Tivoli) Chicago Carlton & Ballew (Paramount) Brooklyn. Carol, Nita (Denver) Denver Carr, June (Penn) Pittsbureh Carr, Andrew (Paradise) Chicago Castle of Dreams (Texas) San Antonio. Chantal Sisters (Paramount) Toledo, Circus Cabaret (Paramount) Omaha. Claire, Ted (Century) Baltimore Cleve, El (Saenger) New Orleans, Collette Sisters (Michigan) Detroit Coons, Lindy (Paramount) Des Moines. Creole Nights (Paramount) Toledo. Dale, Johnny (Denver) Denver. Darling Twins (Pal.) Dallas. De Tregos, The (Michigan) Deagon & Cannefax (Buffalo) Dean, Birdie (Pal.) Washington, Dewey, Frances (Branford) Newark. Doyle, Berner (Olympia) New Haven Downing, Harry (Met.) Houstop. Drew, Lillian (Denver) Denver Dunn, Jimmie (Indiana) Indianapolis, Filard, Jimmy (Pal.) Dallas, a Fred, Ensemble (Paramount) New Detroit. Buffalo Evans, Fred, Ensemble (Branford) Newark. Evans, Fred, Ensemble (Mastbaum) Phila- delphia. Evans, Ql (Michigan) Detroit. agan, Sy anderson (Texas) San Farrar Trio (Indiana) Indianapolis, atten Feiertag, Luella (Tivoli) Chicago. Fifth Avenue (Paramount) Des Moines Fink & Ayers (Paramount) Omaha. . Fisher, Mark (Paradise) Chicago. Five and Ten Follies (Penn) Pittsburgh, Floyd, Cleo (Olympia) New Haven. Fong, Joe (Indiana) Indianapolis. Forbes, Lou (Met,) Houston. Forsythe & Kelly (Paramount) New York. Foster Girls (Texas) San Antonio. Foster Girls (Saenger) New Orleans, Foster Girls (Paramount) Omaha. Foursome Quartet (Minnesota) Minneapolis Gamby-Hale Girls (Indiana) Indianapolis. Gamby-Hale Girls (Denver) Denver, Gamby-Hale Girls (Met.) Houston. Garden of Love (Ohio) Columbus. Gardon, Henry (Saenger) New Orleans. Gaudschmids, The (Met.) Bston Gilbert, Elsie (Paramount) New York. Giliette, Bobby (Valencia) Jamaica, N. Y, Gluck-Sorel Girls (Paradise) Chicago. Goodman, Gustave (Tivoli) Chicago Gould, Dave, Girls (Paramount) Brooklyn. Gould, Dave, Girls & Boys (Century) Bale timore. Gould, Dave, Girls (State) Cleveland, Gould, Dave, Girls (Ambassador) St. Louis. Gould, Dave, Girls (Oriental) Chicago Gould, Dave, Girls & Boys (Pal.) Dallas. Hale, Joe & Willie (Tivoli) Chicago Hall, Willard (Paramount) Des Moines Hector & Pals (Paramount) Des Moines, Henry, Maxine (Michigan) Detroit. Honeymoon Cruise (Tivol) Chicago. Ince, Vic (Texas) San Antonio. ° Jazz Clock Store (Mastbaum) Philadelphia. Jewell, Nell (Paradise) Chicago. Kennedy, Al (Met.) Boston. Keo, Taki & Yoki (Stanley) Jersey City. Kirklands, Four (Mastbaum) Philadelphia Krevoff (Saenger) New Qrieans. Kvale, Al (Oriental) Chicago LaGrand, L. (Penn) Pittsburgh LaPierre, Anita (Paramount) Toledo. LaSalle, Bob (Mastbaum) Philadelphia LaVere (Branford) Newark Lampkin, Phil (Buffalo) Buffalo. Lang & Haley (Paramount) Toledo. Lang & Hughes (Olympia) New Haven, Lane, Laura (Ambassador) St. Louis, Lax, Miriam (Ohio) Columbus, Lee, Thelma (Buffalo) Buffalo. Leon, Great (Branford) Newark Let's Go (Oriental) Chicago. Lewis, Helen, & Band (Minnesota) apolis. Lloyd & Brice (Paradise) Chicago. Lowry, Eddie (Branford) Newark. Luster Bros. (Texas) San Antonio. Mack, Henry (Texas) San Antonio Marathon Frolics (Century) Baltimore. Marshall, Bernice (State) Cleveland Mary & Bobby (Branford) Newark Masters, Harry & Grace (Pal.) Washington. Masters, Frank (Tivoli) Chicago Maureen & Sonny (Paramount) May, Olive (Branford) Newark Mills, Ray (Stanley) Jersey City Mitchell, Al (Olympia) New Haven. Morey, Al (Paramount) Omaha Murphy, Senator (State) Cleveland. Myers, Billy (Tivoli) Chicago, Novelle Bros. (Paramount) Des Moines. Over the Top (Uptown) Chicago Painted Melody (Pal.) Washington. Parisian Life (Met.) Houston, Pashas, Six (Oriental) Chicago Patterson Sisters (Michigan) Detroit. Paul & Ferral (Ambassador) St. Louis. Peabody. Eddie (Fox) Brooklyn. Penner, Joe (Tivoli) Chicago Pirates of Melody (Indiana) Indianapolis. Prosper & Moret (Pal.) Dallas Quinlan, John (Buffalo) Buffalo. Radio Romance (Ambassador St. Louis. Rah, Rah, Rah (Minnesota) Minneapolis. Ralph, Buddie (Century) Baltimore Minne- Brooklyn. Ramey, Eugepe (Tivoli) Chicago Ray, Jimmy (Olympia) New Haven Rasch, Albertina, Girls (Paramount) Des Moines. Reade, Mary, Girls (Buffalo) Buffalo. Renoff & Renova (Ohio) Columbus, Redick, Betty & Walter (Paramount) Omaha, Riley, Weller (Oriental) Chicago. Roche, Doris (Uptown) Chicago Roberts, Whitey (Century) Baltimore. Roesner, Walt (Capitol) New York Rogers. Edith (Met.) Boston Rolling Stones. Three (Paramount) Toledo. Rose, Harry (Earle) Philadelphia Ross, Ben (Earle) Atlantic City Ross & Edwards (Ambassador) St. Louis. Rowan, Don (Uptown) Chicago. Rubinoff, Dave (Met.) Boston Savoy, Harry (Pal.) Washington Say It With Music (Saenger) New Orleans Schooler, Dave (Paradise) Bronx, N. Y Schack, Sunny (State) Cleveland Seashore Follies (Pal.) Dallas Sedley, Roy (Penn) Pittsburgh Semon, Adeline (Paramount) New York Seravo Ballet (Michigan) Detroit Serova Ballet (Stanley) Jersey Citv Shanghai Jesters (Stanley) Jersey City Sherdahl, Eugene (Tivoli) Chicago Sherman, Al (Paramount) Brooklyn. Showland (Met.) Boston Skatelles, The (Met.) Houston Sky Harbor (Olympia) New Haven Shap Into It (Michigan) Detroit Smith & Hadley (Indiana) Indianapolis Song Shop (Paramount) Brooklyn Sorel Steppers (Penn) Pittsburgh Sorel. Felicia, Daisy Sextet (Ohio) Columbus Spoor & Parsons (Texas) San Antonio Spor, Paul (Paramount) Toledo Stadler & Rose (Saenger) New Orleans Stanley, Jack (Mastbaum) Philadelphia Stanton, Val & Ernie (Michigan) Detroit Surprise Party (Paradise) Chicago Tavlor-Randall Quartet (Met) Houston Teal. Ray (Saenger) New Orleans. Theme of Love (Denver) Denver They're Off (Paramount) New York Tiffany Twins (Mastbaum) Philadelphia Vacation Days (State) Cleveland Van, Vera (Paramount) Omaha, Velvet Revue (Buffalo) Buffalo Vernon, Barbara (Minnesota) Minneapolis Walters, Walter (Buffalo) Buffalo. Walton, Jossie & Jules (Century) Baltimore. Billboard Walzer & Dyer (Paramount) Omaha. aoe, George Dewey (Paramount) New ork, Wesley, Eddie (Kings) Brooklyn. White, Lillian (Denver) Denver. William Sisters (Stanley) Jersey City. Wisner Sisters (State) Cleveland. Wohlman, Al (Met.) Boston. Worth, June (Olympia) New Haven. Zastro & White Revue (State) Cleveland. Zelaya (Paradise) Chicago. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL After Dark: (Windsor) New York 21-26. After Dark: (Biltmore) Los Angeles 21-26. Age of Innocence; (Wilbur) Boston. Animal Crackers: (Shubert) Newark, N. J., 21.26; (Maryland) Baltimore, Md., 28-Nov, 2. Bird in Hand: (Geary) San Francisco 21-26. Bitter Sweet: (Tremont) Boston. Blackbirds: -(Qhio) Cleveland 21-26. Broken Dishes: (Werba) Brooklyn 21-26, Berkeley Square: (Belasco) Washington 28- Nov. 2. Broadway Nights: (Majestic) Chicago. Brothers: (Broad St,) Newark, N. J., 21-26. Caprice: (Hartman) Columbus, O., 24-26. Carroll, Earl, Vanities: (Colonial) Boston. Carry On: (Hanna) Cleveland 21-26. Chauve-Souris: (English) Indianapolis 21-26. Connecticut Yankee: (Princess) Toronto 2l- 26; (Lyceum) Rochester, N. Y¥.. 28-Nov. 2. Demon, The: (Poli) Washington 21-26. Diamond Lil: (Maryland) Baltimore 21-26. Dracula: (Nixon) Pittsburgh 21-26. Dread: (Belasco) Washington 21-26. Everybody's Happy: (Broadway) Denver 20-27; Wichita, Kan., Nov. 2. Fioretta: (Erlanger) Chicago. Fires of Spring: (Cort) Chicago. Follow Thru: (Apollo) Chicago. Follow Thru: (Spreckels) San Diego, Calif., 21-26. Follow Thru: Good News: (Majestic) Boston. (Palace) Toledo, ag Hamper, Genevieve, Co.. Herman Lewis, mgr.: (Met.) Minneapolis, Minn., 21-26; Duluth 28-31; Winona Nov. 1-2. Hello Yourself: (Apollo) Hold Everything: (Grand) Holiday: (Plymouth) paren, 91.08 Homicide: (Alvin) Pittsbur -26. House of Mander: (Flatbush) Brooklyn 21-26. Jade God: (Playhouse) Chicago. Jarnegan; (Werba) Jamaica, N. ¥., 21-26. Jealousy: (Boulevard) Jackson Heights, N, Y., 21-26. Journey’s End: (Lyceum) Rochester, N. Y¥., 21-26, Journey’s End: (Adelphi) Chicago. Boston. Chicago. Kibitzer: (Cass) Detroit 21-26. Little Accident: (Lafayette) Detroit 21-26. Love Duel; (Harris) Chicago. Lulu Belle: (Belasco) Los Angeles 21-26. Miracle, The: (Olympia) Detroit 21-26. My Girl Friday: (Garrick) Chicago. . (Great Northern) Chicago. ome te ¥ Shubert) Boston Night in Venice: (Shubert) ‘ Nina Rosa: (Shubert Detroit) Detroit 21-26. Chicago s: (Selwyn) . + reel. (Shubert Rialto) St. Louis Pleasure Bound: 21-26, Porgy: (Hollis) Boston, : Pygmalion; (American) St. Louis 21+26.— Queen Bee: (Parsons) Hartford, Conn., 23. R. U. R.: (Ford) Baltimore 28-Nov. 2. Red Robe: (Fair Park Aud.) Dallas, Tex., 21- 27: (Shubert Rialto) St. Louis 28-Nov. 2. Ringer, The: (Royal Alexandra) Toronto 21-26. Rio Rita: Des Moines, Ia., 24; (Brandeis) aha, Neb., 25-26. a. Love: (Ford) Baltimore 21-26. Show Boat: (Illinois) Chicago. Sign X Y Z: (Wilson) Detroit 21-26. Strange Interlude: (Davidson) Milwaukee Interlude: (Quincy) Quincy, Mass., 21-26. . Easy: (Majestic) Brooklyn 21-26. uF in the Air; (Princess) hicago. Vagabond King (Geo. E. Wintz's); South Bend, Ind., 23; Ft. he oe 24; Springfield, 25; Keokuk, Ia., ; white “7 Youth: (Apollo) Atlantic City 21-26. Wings Over Europe: (Blackstone) Chicago. REPERTOIRE ond, Jethro, Show: Carthage, N. C., 21-26. eens oa Co., James E. Carter, mgr.: e, O., 21-26, nhenaee John. Players: (Richardson) Oswego, N. Y¥., 21-26; (Coudersport) Coudersport, Pa., 28-Nov. 2 T. 0. B. A. CIRCUIT Bandana Girls: (Liberty) Chattanooga, Tenn., 21-26. Birth of Blues: (Roosevelt) Cincinnati 21-26, Brown Gal: (Elmore) Pittsburgh 21-26. Butterbeans and Susie: Birmingham 21-26 Cotton Blossoms: Baton Rouge, La., 24-26, (Frolic) Drake & Walker: (Washington) St. Louis 21-26 Happy Go Lucky: (Grand) Chicago 21-26. Hello Everybody: (Pike) Mobile, Ala., 21-26 Hot Ella: (Pal.) Memphis 21-26 Jazziand Girls: (Ogden) Columbus, O., 21-26. Shake Your Feet: (Walker) Indianapolis 21-26. Young, Billie, Show: (Lincoln) Louisville 21-26. MINSTRELS Van Arnam, John R.: (Plymouth) Leominster, Mass,, 24-26. TABLOIDS Desmond's N. ¥. Roof Garden Revue: (Webb) Gastonia, N. C., 21°26; (Lyric) Shelby 28- Nov. 2. Doyle's, Evelyn, Dream Dolls, Coonie Maloon, mer.: (State) Akron, O., 21-26 Honeymoon Limited, Henry H. Prather, mer.: (Fair) Grenada, Miss., 21-36; (Grand) Huntsville, Ala,, 28-Nov. 2. October 26, 1929 53 MUTUAL BURLESQUE Bare Facts: (Gayety) Boston 21-26. = Fn in Town: (Orph.) Reading, Pa., Bohemians: Open week 21-26. Bowery Burlesquers: (Gayety) Baltimore 21-26. argagees Scandals: (Mutual) Indianapolis Burlesque Revue: (Lyric) Dayton, O., 21-26. Cracker Jacks: (Lyceum) Canton, O., 21-26. Dainty Dolls: (Moon) Omaha 21-26, a Darlings: (Fox) Jamaica, N. ¥., Dixon's Big Revue: (Irving Place) New York Flapper Follies: (Star) Brooklyn 21-26. French Models: (Haymarket) Chicago 21-36. Privolities: (Columbia) Cleveland 21-26. Get Hot: (Modern) Providence 21-26. Ginger Girls: (Lyceum) Columbus, ©, 21-26. a Follies: (Plaza) Worcester, Mass., Girls Prom Happyland: (Lyric) Bridgeport, Cann., 21-26. Girls in Blue: (Gayety) Kansas City 21-26. Hello, Paree; (Garrick) St. Louis 21-26. High Flyers: (Wedgeway) Schenectady, N. ¥., 21-26, Hindu Belles: (Pal) Detroit 21-26. Jazztime Revue: (Casino) Boston 21-26. Kuddling Kuties: (Gayety) Louisville 21-26. Laffin’ Thru: (Colonial) Utica, N. Y¥., 21-26. Lid Lifters: (Gayety) Buffalo 21-26. Merry Whirl: (Lyceum) St. Paul 19-25 Mischief Makers: (Empress) Cincinnati 21-26. Moonlight Maids: (Gayety) Montreal 21-26 Moulin Rouge: (Orph) Paterson, N. J., 21-26. Naughty Nifties: (Gayety) Washington 21-26. Nite Club Girls: (Empress) Cincinnati 21-26 Nite Life in Paris: (Pal.) Minneapolis 19-25. Oriental Girls: (Apollo) New York 21-26. a FPlappers: (Grand) Hartford, Conn., Pretty Babies: (Columbia) New York 21-26. Puss Puss: (Gayety) Scranton, Pa., 21-26. Radium Queens: (Blackstone) South Bend, Ind , 21-26 messed Breakers: (State) Springfield, Mass., Social Maids: (Trocadero) Philadelphia 21-26. > (Steinway) Astoria, L. I., N. ¥., Sporty Widows: (Academy) Pittsburgh 21-24. Steppe Show: (Empire) Newark, N. J, 21-26 — Be Girls: (Empire) Albany, N. Y.. Step on It: (Howard) Boston 21-26, Sugar Babies: (Gayety) Milwaukee 21-26. Take a Chance: (Empire) Toledo, O., 21-26 Tempters: (Gary) Gary, Ind., 21-26 Wateon, Sliding, Show: (Gayety) Brooklyn Wine, Woman and Sopg: (Hudson) Union City, N. J., 21-26. Wheopie Girls: (Maj.) Fort Wayne, Ind., MISCELLANEOUS Adams, James, Floating Theater: Queenstown Md., 21-26; Easton 28-Naov. 2 . : Becker, Magician: Charleston, Miss, 29; Clarksdale 24; Shelby 25; Tutwiler 26. Birch, Magician, & Co.: Georgetown, Ky., 23; Cynthiana 24-25, Brace Comedy Co.: Sydenham, Ont., Can., 21-26. Coyne’s Magic & Vaude. Revue: Kinderhook, N. Y., 24-26; Patterson 28-30; Norfolk. Conn., 31-Nov. 2. Daniel, B. A., Magician: Gates, Tenn., 21-26. Delmar, Great, Hypnotist: (Lyric) White River Jct., Vt., 25-26; (Strand) Woonsocket. R. I., 28-Nov. 2. Higgins, Frank, Band; (Fair) Sanford, N. C., Long. ia Magician: Long Beach, Calif., Liniger Bros.’ Shew: Norlina, N. C,, 21-26. Lucy, Thos. Elmore: Junction City, Ark., 26; Little Rock 28-31, Marine-Firestone Co.: Watonga, Okla., 21-26. Murdock Brés." Show, E. E. Murdock, mgr.: Broad Top City, Pa., 21-26. Mysterious Wheldon Co.: Edgemont, S D., 24-26; Custer 28-30; Hot Springs 31-Noy. 2. Pamahasika’s De Luxe Co.: Duncan, Miss., 23; Tutwiler 24; Moorhead 25; Carthage 26: Lena 28; Sebastopol] 29; Prentiss $0; Luce- dale 31. Silver's Fun Show: Huntingburg, Ind., 21-26. Wallace, Magician, Austin A. Davis, mer.: Carrington, N. D., 23; Sheyenne 24; Bisbee 25; Rolla 26; Willow.City 28: Towner 29. Wing, Robt. G., Minstrel Prod. Co,: Sidney, TL, 26-31. Additional Routes on Page 94 | Fires and Robberies ASHEVILLE. N. C., Oct. 15,—Damage of $50,000 was done to the Imperial The- ater and equipment in a fire breaking out from unknown sources at noon to- day and covering stage, front of the auditorium and much of the roof before it was brought under control. The the- ater’s interior, which had been re- modeled 10 days ago, was badly damaged by fire, smoke and water, except in the lobby. An organ, two pianos and the sound horns were total losses. DALLAS, Tex.—Fire, which broke out in the Fox Theater late at night, Octo- ber 12, caused damage to the picture screen and properties, estimated at little more than $500. a CH : five - we po ee i - ee | ee a Pe a : ork. a ee ee —— ee ea = a
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' Troy—Troy District Fair. 54 October 26, 1929 Billb’ FAIR DATES FOR 1929 AMA Alexander City—East Ala. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. Lewis B. Dean. Cordova—Cordova Community Fair. Week of Oct. 28 Dothan—Dothan District Fair. Nov. 4-9. Thos. P. Littlejohn, mer. Mobile—Greater Mobile Coast Fair. Oct. 21- 26. R. C. Schwartz. Mobile—Mobile Free Fair. Nov. 4-11. Mort L. Bixler. Montgomery—State Fair of Alabama. Oct. 21- 27. Simon Roswald. Oct, 28-Nov. 2. Thos. P. Littlejohn, mer. ARIZONA Florence—Pinal Co. Fair. Nov. 6-8 C. L. Kennedy. Glendale—North Maricopa Co. Fair. Oct. 3i- Nov. 2. W. A. Van Sant, pres. Phoenix—Arizona State Fair. Nov. 11-16. John B. Ryland. Tucson—Pima Co. Fair & Rodeo. Feb, 10-16. ARKANSAS Blytheville—Miss. Co. Fair. Oct. 23-26. J. Mell Brook. Hamburg—Hamburg Fair. Oct. CALIFORNIA Brawley—Imperial Valley Mid-Winter Fair. Dec. 4-15. W. W. Van Pelt. Oroville—Orange & Olive Expo. Nov. 26- Dec. 1. David Mitchell. COLORADO Denver—Western Stock Show Assn. Jan. 18- 25. Milton K. Eads, Stock Yards Sta. FLORIDA Bristol—Liberty Co. Fair. Last week in Nov. Robert Kiley DeFuniak Springs—Walton Co. Fair. Nov. 7-9. W. IL Stinson. De Land—vVolusia Co. Fair Assn. Feb. 11-15. E. W. Brown, 22-25. Ft. Lauderdale—Broward Co, Fair. March —. Cc. E. Matthews, mgr. Fort Myers—Lee Co. Fair Assn. Feb. 18-22. J. M. Boring Hosford—Hosford Community Fair. Nov. 4-9. Robt. Kiley. Jacksonville—Florida State Fair & Expo. Nov. 22-30. Sam Ellis. mer. Largo—Pinellas Co. Free Fair. Jan. 15-18. J. A. Walsingham, gen. mgr., Clearwater, Fla. Marianna--Satsuma Orange Festival. Nov. -16 Miami—Dade Co. Fair Assn. Feb. 24-March 1. J. S. Rainey. Monticello—Jefferson Cd. Fair Assn. Nov. —. T. A. Treadwell Orlando—Ceatral Florida Expo. Feb. 18-22. Karl Lehmann Sebring—Highlands Co. Fair. Feb. 26-March 2. Louis H. Alsmeyer. Tampa—South Fla. Fair & Gasparilla Carni- val. Jan. 28-Feb. 8 P. T. Strieder, gen. mer. Titusville—Brevard Co. Fair Assn. March 20- 22. B. W. Bres. Vero Beach—Indian River Co. Fair. Feb. 10- 15. Geo. T. Tippin. West Palm Beach—Palm Beach Co. Fair Assn. March 1-8. S. W. Hiatt. Winter Haven—Florida Orange Festival. Jan. 21-25. J. B. Guthrie. GEORGIA Ashburn—Turner Co. Fair. Oet. 21-26. H. A. Miller. Augusta—Exchange Club Fair. Week of Nov. 4. J. E Kenworthy. gen. mer. Canton—Cherokee Co. Fair. Oct. 22-26. Henry W. Derden, county agent. Carnesville—Franklin Co. Fair. Oct. 28- Nov. 2. E. K. Davis, county agent. Columbus—Chattahoochee Valley Expo. Oct. 28-Nov. 2. F. L, Jenkins. Cordele—Crisp Co. Fair Assn. Oct, 21-26. O. Perry. Cuthbert—Randolph Co. Fair. Nov. 5-9. Thos. P. Littlejohn, mer. Elberton—Elbert Co. Fair. Vv. Rice. Oct. 21-26. Pete Fitzgerald—Ben Hill Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 28- Nov. 2. J. R. Justice. Hartwell—Hart Co. Fair. Oct. 22-26. L. C. Westbrook, mer. Hawkinsville—Pulaski Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 11-16. J. P. Watson. Jr. Lakeland—Lanier Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. Clyde Miller. Lyons—Toombs Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 4-9. A. L. Mosley. = Co. Pair Assn. Oct. 21-26. B. Dickson. sites. -Seumion Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Walter Harrison. Moultrie—South Ga. Fair. Oct. 21-26. Thos. P. Littlejohn, mer. Newnan—Coweta Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. W. P. Gearreld wD ae Week of Savannah—Georgia State Oct. 28-Nov. 2. G. R. Summerville—Summerville Pair. Oct. 24-25. O. ‘J. Espy Swainsboro—Emanuel Co. Fair, Oct. 21-26. R. E. Rountree Thémson—tTri-County Fair Assn. Oct. 21-26. J. D. Baston. Valdosta—Lowndes Co. Fair. Nov. 4-9. H. K. Wilkinson. Warrenton—Warren-Glascock Fair. Oct. 29- Nov. 2. J. P. Wilhoit, mer. Waycross—Southeast Ga. Fair Assn, Nov. 1ll- 16. J. 8. Elkins. ILLINOIS Chicago—Internatl. Live-Stock Expo. Nov. 30-Dec. 7. B. H. Heide, Union Stock Yards. KANSAS Harper—Harper Co. Stock Show. Oct. 22-25, L. D. Banta Tonganoxie—Leavenworth Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 7-3. V. L. Johnson, Wichita—Kansas Natl Live-Stock Show. Nov. 11-14. Dan Smith. LOUISIANA Alexandria—Central La. Fair. Oct. 21-26. J. E. Clayton. Bossier City—Bossier Parish Fair Assn. Oct. 23-26. Mrs. T. J. Smith. Clinton—East Feliciana Fair Assn. Oct. 23-26. J. ©. Decuir Eunice—Tri-Parish Fair Assn. Oct. 24-27. A. A. Sibley. Jennings—Jefferson Davis Parish Fair Assn. Nov. 20-23. E. S. Shoaf. Monroe—Ouachita Valley Expo. Oct. 22-26. J. E. Clayton, Ferriday, La. Natchitoches—Natchitoches Parish Fair. Oct. 22-26. V. G. Phillips. Ruston—Lincoln Parish Free Fair. Oct. 23-26. H. L. McKnight. “te ae ~ Fair of La. Oct. 31-Nov. 11, R. Hirsch, mer. Shreveport—Caddo Parish Fair. Oct. 28-29. J. B. Anthony. MISSISSIPPI Grenada—North Miss. Fair, Oct. 23-38. S. M. Cain. Gulfport—Mississippi Coast Fair Assn. Oct. 28-Nov, 2. A. G. Johnson. Jackson—Miss. Negro State Fair Assn. Oct. 21-26. M. B. Brown, gen. mer. McComb—Miss. Interstate Fair Oct. 28- Nov. 2. J. E. Clayton, Alexandria, La. Sandy Hook—Fair, ausp. Progressive Assn. Nov, 27-30. MISSOURI Kansas City—American Royal Live-Stock Show. Nov. 16-23. F. H. Servatius. NEBRASKA Omaha—Ak-Sar-Ben Stock Show. Nov. 1-8. Chas. R. Gardner. NORTH CAROLINA Clinton—Sampson Co. Agrl. Soc. Nov. 5-8. F. L. Smith Dunn—Four-County Fair. Oct. 22-27. Ellis Goldstein. Fayetteville—Cape Fear Fair Assn. Oct. 29- Nov. 1. R. M. Jackson. Forest City—Rutherford Co. Fair. Oct. 22- 26. F. E. Patton. . ~ —2 a Fair. Nov. 11-16. T. R. Walker, Louisburg ‘Franklin Co. Fair. Oct. 29-Nov. A. H. Fleming. Raleigh — N. C. Indust. Assn. (Negro State Fair). Oct. 22-26. T. L. Love. Sanford—Lee Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. A. M. Hubbard, pres Sanford—Colored Fair. First week in Nov. Smithfield—Johnston Co. (Colored) Fair. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Jno. W. Mitchener, Jr. Tarboro—Coastal Plain Fair Assn. Oct. 29- Nov. 2. L. D. Hargrove. Whiteville—Columbus Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 29- Nov. 1. J. P. Quinerly. Williamston—Roanuke Fair Assn. Nov. 4-9. John L. Rodgerson. Wilson—Wilson Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. John W. Jomp. OKLAHOMA Cherokee—Alfalfa Co. Fair. Oct. 22-25. George F. Newton. Douglas—Community Fair. Oct. 23-25. Enid—Garfield Co. Free Fair. Oct. 28-Nov. 1. J. Paul Gleason. Lahoma—Community Fair. Oct. 24-26. Medford—Grant Co. Free Fair. Oct. 22-25. A. E. Horne. Waukomis—Community Fair. Oct. 24-26. OREGON Portland—Pacific Internatl. Live Stock Expo Oct, 26-Nov. 2. O. Plummer, mgr. RHODE ISLAND -—e _ Agrl. Expo. Nov. 14-17. E. K. Thomas. SOUTH CAROLINA Anderson—Anderson Fair. Nov. 5-9. J. A. Mitchell, Bennettsville—Marlboro Co. Fair. Oct. 29- Nov. 1. George H. Mayes. Bishopville—Lee Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 25-29. M. B. McCutchen. Brunson—Hampton Co. Fair. Nov. 25-30. L. B. Tuten. Camden—Kershaw Co. Fair. Nov. 4-9. J. W. Sanders. Charleston—Charleston Agrl. Assn. Nov. 1l- 16. E. R. North Columbia—Colored State Fair. Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Green Jackson. Columbia—State Fair of 8. C. @ct. 21-26. P. V. Moore Dillon—Dillon Co. Fair. Nov. 5-8. Joe C. Davis Greenville—Greenville Fair. Nov. 11-16, C. A. Abbott, gen. mgr. Greenville—Greenville Co. Colored Fair Assn. Oct. 22-25. J. P. Chappell. Newberry—Newberry Co. Fair. Nov, 5-8. J. P. Moore Orangeburg — Orangeburg Co Fair Oct. 29-Nov. 1 J. M. Hughes Orangeburg—Orangeburg Co. Colored Pair. Assn. Nov. 13-15. J. Irwin Washington Owings—Mt. Carmel Stock Show. Nov. 6-9. R. L. M. Saxon. Rock Hill—York Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 11-15. F. M. Fewell. Spartanburg—-Spartanburg Fair Assn. Oct. 29-Nov. 1 QO. Frierson Walterboro—Colleton Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 12-15. W. W. Smoak. Fair Assn. Oct. TEXAS Brenham—Washington Cy). Pair. ausp. Amer. Legion. Nov. 1-3, 26. E. D. Beck. Harlingen—Valley Mid-Winter Fair. Nov. 26- J. Burdette. Fair Assn. Nov. 9-11 York—York Co. (Colored) 22-26. W. G. McKnight. Beaumont—South Texas State Fair. Nov. 11-17. L. B. Herring, Jr. Oct. 23-26. L. N. Kramer. Bryan—Brazos Co. Pair, Dickinson—Galveston Co. Fair. Oct. 24-27 Floresville—Wilson Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 23- Fort Worth—Southwestern Expo. & Fat Stock Show. March 9-15. John B. Davis Dec 1 John T. Floore Hillsboro—Hill Co. Pair Assn. Oct. 22-26. T. Hondo—Medina Co. Cc. M. Merritt. oe Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 29-Nov. 2. Cc . Burris Liners Liberty Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 24-26 M . Karkowski. Lockhart—Caldwell Co. Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. H. W. Fielder. | HEA oard Mission—Hidalgo Co. Fair & Rodeo. Nov. 1l- 13. Bob Daniel, mgr. Mount Vernon—Franklin Co. Fair. Oct. 23- 26. J. O. Douglass. Nacogdoches—Nacogdoches Co. Fair. Oct. 21- 26. J. H. Hinds, pres. New Braunfels—Comal Co. Fair Assn. Nov. 1-3. Edwin A. Staats. San Antonio—Internatl. Fair. Nov. 9-17. Ed Raymond. Shepherd—Colored Fair, Nov. 14-16. E. L. Everitt. Waco—Texas Cotton Place. Nov. 1-10. 8S. N. Mayfield. Weatherford—Parker Co. Fair. Nov. 717-9. T. P. Metcalfe. UTAH Ogden—Ogden Live-Stock Show. Jan. 11-16. E. J. Fijeldsted. VIRGINIA Blackstone—Nottoway Co. Fair. Oct. 23-26. J. Hugh Vaughan Emporia—Emporia Fair Assn. Oct. 22-26. B. M. Garner. Kilmarnock—Chesapeake Fair Assn. Nov. 5-8. A. Noblett. Orange—Orange Fair Assn. Oct. 22-25. E. V. Breeden, WISCONSIN Neenah—Fair, ausp. Knights of Pythias. Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Coming Events ARIZONA Tombstone—Helldorado Celebration, Oct, 24- 27. W. H. Kelly, mgr. ARKANSAS Pine Bluff—Centennial Celebration. Nov. 2. CALIFORNIA Los Angeles—Dog Show. Nov. 1-2. Oakland—Pacific Slope Dairy Show. Nov. 18-23. Pasadena—Tournament of Roses. Jan. 1. San Francisco—Food Show. Oct. 19-26. Sid Epperson, chrm. San Francisco—Sciots Celebration. Nov. 6-9. W. F. Postel, secy. Santa Paula—Celebration. Nov. 11. South San Francisco—Live Stock & Baby Beef Show. Nov. 9-13. W. H.. Moffat, pres. CONNECTICUT Rockville—Celebration, ausp. Amer. Legion. Week of Nov. = ELAWARE Wilmington—Circus. Nov. 14-16. Henry Rob- erts, care Delaware Club. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington—Industrial Expo., ausp. Chamber of Commerce. Week of Oct. 21. Washington—Circus Revue, ausp. Fed. Federal Employees’ Unions. Dec. 5-7. FLORIDA Marianna—Satsuma Orange Festival. Nov. 14-16. Chas. O. Reiff, secy. Orlando—Amer. Legion Celebration. Nov. 11. HAWAII Honolulu—Festival. Nov 7-11. ILLINOL Chicago—National Business Show. Nov. il- 16. E. O. Tupper, 50 Church st.. New York. Chicago—Dog Show in Ist Regt. Armory. Oct. 26-27. Chicago—Showmen’s League of Amer. Ban- quet & Ball. Dec. 4. Walter F. Driver, chrm East St. Louis—Pageant of Progress. Oct. 21- 26. Louis Traband, mer. Peoria—Grotto Circus in Armory. Week of Nov, 18. H. C. Ingraham, mer. Peoria—Food Show, ausp. Journal-Transcript. Nov, 2-9 Vandalia—Expo. & Light Pageant. Oct. 21-26. J. C. Morris, secy. INDIANA Indianapolis—Building Show. Oct. 21-26. Merritt Harrison, pres. Mt. Vernon—Fall Festival, ausp. Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 30 South Bend—Amer. Legion Mardi Gras. Nov. 7-11. J. F. Jacobs, secy. Vincennes—Elks Mardi Gras in Coliseum. Nov, 1-2. L. A. Wilkerson, chrm. IOWA Des Moines—Pageant of Light, ausp, Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 22-25. Knoxville—Amer. Legion Celebration. Nov. 11. Storm Lake—Amer. Legion Celebration. Nov. 11. KANSAS Independence—Annual Neewollah. Oct. 28-29. Manhattan—Diamond Jubilee & Fall Festival. Oct. 22-26. KENTUCKY Louisville—Auto Show. Jan. 18-26. J. G. Lea, 610 8S. 3d st LOUISIANA Legion Celebration. Nov. New Orleans—Radio Expo. Oct. 21-26. R. H. Tarrant, mgr New Orleans—Navy Day Celebration, Oct. 28. MARYLAND Hammond—Amer. 1l Baltimore—Auto Show. Jan. 18-25. J. E. Raine, 1200 St. Paul st. Baltimore—Food Show. Nov. 4-9. H. W. Walker, Box 254 MASSACHUSETTS soston—Auto Show. Jan. 18-25. C. 1. Camp- bell, 329 Park Sq. Bidg. Springfield—Auto Show. Jan, 20-25. Harry Stacy, Box 1156 MICHIGAN Detroit—Radio Show. Oct. A. M. Edward mgr Detrsit—krood & Household Expo. Nov. 15-24. R K. Dunham, secv Detroit—Shrine Circus Feb. 3-15. T. BE. Stinson, gen. chrm.; Orrin Davenport, mg. Detroit—Auto Show Jan. 18-25. H. H. Shuart, General Motors Bldg. Gaylord—Potato & Apple Show. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 A. C. Lytle, secy Jackson—Knights of Pythias Charity Circus. Oct. 22-26. Paw Paw—Celebration. Oct. 26-29. Bryan Emmert, chrm. MINNESOTA St. Paul—Food Show. Nov. 4-9. H co Mathews, 204 Globe Bldg South St. Paul—Live Stock Show. Nov. 11-14. MISSOURI Albany—Amer. Legion Celebration. Nov, 11 Kansas City—Heart of Amer. Showmen’s Cluh Convention, Banquet & Ball, Dec, 25-3) C. B. Rice, secy. ae Week & Hort. Show. Oct. St. Louis—Food Show in Coliseum. Oct. 21- 26. John F, Wiedenmann, secy., 18 Spruce st. St. Louis—State Teachers’ Assn. Conv. «& Expo. in Coliseum. Nov. 13-16. Chas, F Hatfield, 507 Commercial Bldg. NEBRASKA Omaha—Stock Show. Nov. 1-8, Omaha—State Diamond Jubilee. Nov, 6-7. NEW JERSEY Newark—Auto Show. Jan. 11-18. Paterson—Dog Show. Nov. 16. Trenton—Hawalian Follies, ausp. Eastern Star and under dir, of Helen M. Coronati. Nov, -30 NEW YORK Biooklyn—Borough Park Silver Jubilee. Oct 19-31. Max L. Brooks, sec Brooklyn—Radio Expo. in oy Regt. Armory Oct. 23-Nov, 3. Buffalo—Old Home tas ausp. Order of Meneliks. July 14-20. D. W. Gentry, 106 East Utica st. Buffalo—Dog Show. Oct. 26. Elmira—Food Show. Oct. 28-Nov. 2. H. Hazlett, secy. New York—Natl. Business Show in Gran Central Palace. Oct, 21-26. E. O. Tupper’ New York—Hotelmen's Expo. in Grand Cen tral Palace. Nov. 11-16. New York—Natl. Expo. Power & Mech]. En- gineering, Grand Central Palace. Dec 2-7 New York—Auto Show, Grand Central Palace Jan. 4-11. S. A. Miles, mgr., 366 Madison ave. New York—Motorboat Show, Grand Centra! Palace. Jan. 17-25. Ira Hand, mgr., 420 Lexington ave. New York—Aviation Show, Grand Central Palace. Feb. 7-15. Anderson & Parsons, megrs., 152 W. 42d st. New. York—Antiques’ Expo., Grand Centra! Palace. March 3-8. R. G. Hollaman, megr.. 115 Broadway. New York-—-Flower Show, Grand Central Pal- ace. March 17-22. F. W. Payne, mer Rochester—Building Expo. Nov. 11-16 Rochester—Auto Show. Jan. 20-25. R. Menzie, mer. John NORTH CAROLINA Maxton—Harvest Festival. Oct. 25. onto Belistonteine—Bemocoming. Oct. 30-Nov. 2 . ©. Johnston, chrm. outa ae Legion & Merchants’ Fal! Festival. Oct. 23-26. Cincinnati—Auto Show in Music Hall, Jan es H. T. Gardner, Provident Bank g. Cincinnati—Home Beautiful Expo. in Music Hall. March 9-16. Cincinnati—Edison Expo. in Music Hall. Oct 20-26. F. W. Kleine, chrm. Cincinnati—Food Show in Music Hall. Feb. 3-8. A. Meyers, Jr., mgr. ea Bus. Men's Assn. Celebra- on : Columbus—Food Show. Nov. 4-9. Minerva—-Mardi Gras, ausp. Bus, Men’s Assn. Oct. 31-Nov. 2 Toledo—Indust. Progress Expo., ausp. Cham- ber of Commerce. Nov. 7-16. Van Wert—Celebration, ausp. Amer. Legion Nov. 11. Harry Collins, mer. Washington C. H.—Fall Festival, ausp. Cham- ber of Commerce. Oct. 22-26. OKLAHOMA Muskogee—Police Relief Circus. Nov, 4-9. Earl Chadwell. secy. Shawnee—Industrial & Automotive Expo. Oct. 21-26. Address Chamber of Commerce. PENNSYLVANIA Allentown—Farm Products Show. Nov. 22-23 Philadelphia—Electric & Radio Show. Nov 11-16. P. Brosseau, 127 8. 12th st. Philadelphia—Auto Show. Jan. 11-18. W. H Metcalf, 715 N. Broad st. Philadelphia—Heating-Ventilation Commercial Museum. Jan. 27-31. Roth, mer. Reading—Dog Show. Oct. 26-27. RHODE ISLAND Providence—Odd Fellows’ Carnival. Oct. 2!- 26. TENNESSEE Memphis—Arch. & Indust. Expo. torium. Nov. 5-18. Expo in Chas. F in Audi- TEXAS El Paso—Dog Show. Nov, 2-3. Galveston—Indust. Fair & Cotton Carnival, ausp. Chamber of Commerce. Nov. 19-25. Houston--South Texas Expo. Oct. 31-Nov. 9. I. Tiras, secy. Houston-—-Fire Fighters’ Frolic. Oct. 30-31. Waxahachie—Dairy Show. Dec. 2-3. UTAH Ogden—Amer. Legion Celebration. Nov. 11. WASHINGTON Spokane—Potato Show, Nov, 20-22. W. P. Romans, secy. WISCONSIN Milwaukee—Food & Household Expo., ausp. Milwaukee Journal in Auditorium. Oct 19-26, CANADA Guelph, Ont.—Winter Fair. Dec. 9-12 he Que.—Montreal Exhn. in Stadium. Nov. 4- Ottawa, Ont.—Winter Fair. Dec. 2-6. Toronto. Ont.—Royal Agrl. Winter Fair. Nov. 20-28. A. P. Westervelt, secy. Toronto, Ont.—Dog Show. Nov. 25-27. Vancouver, B. C.—Winter Fair. Nov. 27-30. J. K. Matheson, secy. Winnipeg, Man.—Dog Show. 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ALABAMA Birm:rgham—Intl. Assn. of Fire Chiefs. Oct. 25. J. J. Muleahey, Yonkers, N. Y. D than—State W. C. T. Union. Oct. 29-31. Mrs. C, Black, 212 Gordon Drive, W., De- catur. ARIZONA Phoenix—State Bankers’ Assn. Nov. 8-9. M. Goldwater, Prescott, Ariz. ARKANSAS Eiterete-Sies W Cc. T. Union Nov. 5-7 S. Hayes, 312 Franklin st., Russellville. } D rado—State League Bldg. & Loan Assns. p 8-9 Little Rock—Order Eastern Star. Nov. Mrs. E. C, Lynn, Hazen, Ark. I Rock—State Beekeepers’ Assn. Jan, —. 1 Ormand, Paris—State Fed. of Labor. Dec. 3-4. H. M. Thackeray, 501 Main st., Little Rock. Pine Bluff—State Bottlers’ Assn. Jan. 27-28. C. Bellingrath, 615 E. Markham st., Little Rock, CALIFORNIA Del Monte—Water Works Assn. Oct. 24-27. W. Hurlbut, 207 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Fresno—State Farm Bureau Fed. Nov. - A. Johnson, 103 Hilgard Hall, Berkeley, Calif Long Beach—Kiwanis Clubs. Nov. 7-8. F. 8. Kistermann, Dalziel Bldg., Oakland, Calif. Los Angeles—Southern Calif. Med. Assn. Nov. 7-8. Dr. M. Norris, 1136 W. 6th st Los Angeles—-State Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 31 H. H. Sloan, Ferry Bidg., San Francisco. Los Angeles—Radio Relay Assn. Nov. 29-30. R. R. Parrish, 5155 S. Gramercy Place. Los Angeles—Order of Good Templars. Oct. 30. H. N. Nekalson, San Francisco. Los Angeles— Natl. Council Jewish Women. Jan. 13-15. Mrs. E, Sternberg, 2109 Broad- way, New York. Los Angeles—Assn. of Bakers. Jan, 15. W. F. Ireland, Coulter Bldg Oakland—Ice Cream Mfrs.’ Assn, Nov. 19-22. J. H, Kugler, 57 Post st., San Francisco. Oakland—State Teachers’ Assn. Dec, 17- 19. R. W. Cloud, 461 Market st., San Francisco. Oakland—Master Painters & Decs.’ Assn. Jan. 24-25. A. W. Graff, 8007 W. 4th st., Los Angeles. San Francisco—State Cherry Growers’ Assn. Jan. 15. F. Prosser, 525 Market st Sen Fate a Wool Growers’ Assn. — , Wing, 450 Sansome st. ca (RAS _ of Sciots. Nov. 17-8. K. Eber, 854 Phelan Bldg. San FPrancisco—State Travelers’ Protective Assn, Deo, BR, E. Pfaeffle, 45 Guerrero st San Francisco—State Cattlemen's Assn. Dec. 5-6 R. M. Hagen, 114 Sansome st. San Diego—State Beekeepers’ Assn. Dec. 11- 12. C. Hartman, 2209 Harrison blvd., Oak- land COLORADO Colorado Springs—State Seed Growers’ Assn. Nov. 18-20. C. Plumb, Greeley, Colo. Colorado Springs—State Assn. Ice Cream Mfrs. Jan. 18 H. R. McCluskey, Box 305, La Junta Denver—State Farmers’ Educ’! Assn. Jan. 14. T. F. Howard, 304 Bank Block. Denver—State Izaak Walton League. Jan. 15. M. J. Scoville Denver—Amer. Live- Stock Assn. Jan. 17-18. F. E. Mollin, 515 Cooper Bldg Denver—State Assn. of Engineers. Jan. 18. C. M. Lighburn, 525 Cooper Bldg. Denver—P. of H., State Grange. Jan. 21-23. R. Johnson, Boulder, Colo Denver—Hardware & Implement Assn. Jan. =* W. McAllister, Box 513, Boulder, Colo Denver—Lumber nanried Assn. Jan, 9-10. T. J. Vincent, 409 Denham Bldg. Denver—State Educ. Assn ov. 8-9. W. B. Mooney. 530 Commonwealth Bldg. Denver—W. C. T. Union. Nov. —. Mrs. A. Hungerford, 1671 Logan st. = ver—Hotel Assn. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. R. B Morse Denver—Master Painters’ Assn. Second week in Dec. F. W. Heidbrak, 50 Broadway. Denver—Bowling Assn. Tournament. Nov. CONNECTICUT Bridgeport—Carb Beverages Mfrs.’ Assn. Jan. Cc. G. Schirmer, 111 Chestnut ave., w aterbury. Hartford—State Sunday School Assn. Dec. 7. W. W. Woodin. 18 Asylum st Hartford—State Pomological Soc. Dec. 11-12. H.C. C. Miles, Milford, Conn. Hartford—King’s Daughters & Sons’ Assn. Nov. —. Miss J. Whittlesey, 40 Burton st Hartford—Order Eastern Star. Jan. 29-30. Mrs. H. Burwell, 100 Torrington Rd., Winsted Hartford—State Dairymen’s Assn. Third week in Jan. J. T. Schwink, 775 E. Main st.. Meriden, Hartford—State Nurserymen’s Assn. Jan. 15. A. F. St. John, Manchester, Conn. Hartford—P. of H.. State Grange. Jan. 14-16. A. Welton, Box 135, Plymouth, Conn, New Haven—Awning & Tent Mfrs.’ Assn. Nov 18. J. H. Scantlebury, 8 Canal st., Boston New Haven--State Y. M. C. Assn, Jan. 18-19 H. A. Smith, 173 Orange st Willimantice—State W. C. T. Union. Oct. 23- a Mrs. S. A. Hull, R. F. D., Bristol, onn. DELAWARE Lewes—P. of H., State Grange. Dec. 10-12. Mrs. Sue Carpenter, Wilmington, Del. Milford—Order of Odd Fellows. Nov. 19-20 W. W. Douty, Wilmington, Del WiImington—Rebekah Assembly. Nov. 7. Mrs P. Cross, 1309 King st Wilmington—Order Red Men. Oct. 23. E. McIntyre, 2318 W. 14th st. Wilmington—State Press Assn. Jan. 25 W. F. Metten. } DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington—Internatl, Seamen's Union. Jan. 13. V. A. Olander, 623 8S. Wabash ave., Chicago. Washington- ~Grocery Specialty Mfrs.’ Assn. Nov, 5-7. Washington—Natl Rivers & Harbors Con- gress. Dec. 10-11 8S. A. Thompson, 824 Colo. Bidg. Washington. Phi Sigma Sigma on 27-29. Miss Bein, 1751 Lanier pl., N. W. Billboard CONVENTIONS Washington—Amer. Economic Assn, 3 b , . 608 S. Dearborn st., Washington—Phi Alpha Frat. Springfield State Teachers’ Washington—Nat! Springfield State Telephone _— L. E. Bowman, Columbia Univ., 1 523 E Capitol ave. Eta Renee Nu Frat Washington—Civil Legion 7 : Farm & Home Week. Univ. of III. Washington— Master G. A. Bingham, Box State Haymakers’ ssn. . . G. Reininghaus, 704 W. Madison st., Chicago. Jacksonville—State E. Thompson, Atlantic Blk.. Daytona Wayne—State Fed. of Clubs. , 216 E. Charles st., ssiami—American of Park Executives. Miami—Southern Med. State Historical Soc. oi Indianapolis—Natl. ’ 7 . 938 Miinois Bldg. a at ses’ Ocala—Gtate Nurses In at. apolis—Chry santhemum Soc. Orlando—State Florists’ 216 W. Lafayett Sunaneain.dinhe Wiesedion heen, x apolis—Order of Odd Fellows. J. S. Rickards, 33 Centennial Blas. —State Ret Haréware Assn. 3 West Palm Beach—State Lumbermen’s Assn. 911 Meyer-Kiser Bk. aa Grain Dealers’ Assn. Jan. c 600 Board of Trade. _ J Brand, 616, Investment Bide. : Liv ve-Stock Breeders’ Assn. Atlanta—Alpha Phi Frat Atlanta—Sigma Delta Kappa d. A ort ~— ger, Macon—F. & A. Masons. Savannah—Southern Surgical Assn. B. E. Livingston, Smith- a. Valdosta—Kiwanis W. L. Severinghaus, Columbia Univ., Caldwell—P. of H 30. F. G. Harland. Box Idaho ee C F. Pye. 415 Shops Bldg Order Eastern Star. a —?. “em ee State Memorial Craftsmen. Chicago—Alpha Gamma —State Petroleum Assn. 207 Securities Bldg. Chicago—Internatl. Marshalltown—State Implement Cc R. T. Hemphill. Chicago—Amer. Petroleum Inst Waterloo—State Hotel Assn New York City Chicago—Amer. Farm Bureau Fed Great Bend—State Farm Bureau. 129 N. Prairie Hutchinson—Daughters Delta Kappa Frat Rock Island. Til. A. E. Wedd. Lenexa, Kan. State Engineers’ Chicago— Audit Bureau of Circulation, -State Ice Cream Mfrs R T Perkins. hae ~ ee ye F an Sennaatel Title Bldg., "Aen. -Nov. 1 Dec. 10. J. Don- Assn. Oct. 31-No Topeka—State ’ enchere - 120 S. LaSalle st. . Pinet, 315 W. 15th s Chicago—Sigma . Louisville—Roofing Contractors’ E. N. Pope, 58 W. Wash. st.. ile—Kappa Alpha B. Crawford. Orlando. Fla. Assn of Florists. Assn ha usem 1e ‘ Riverview Park Chicago—Amer ¢ — otor ¢ ip me d Chicago sot & Eau Louisville—State Osteopaths’ . —Homeopathic ae. Assn W. B. Andrews Louisville—State Medical . A. McCormack, 532 W. Main st. Chicago—Amer J. G. Stutz, Lawrence. Kan Traffic League. J. H. Beck, 58 E. Wash ; Chicago—Amer W. Severinghaus, -— - ee Teachers’ H. Griffith, Box 541 Baton Rouge. Baton —— State Fed. Women’s Clubs. ne 6705 West End Blvd., Columbia Univ., Chicago—Central \ 129 N. Clark st. Zeta Beta Tau Frat. . New York City. = o—Amer Lamb, 616 § Mi ch ave. Assn. Merchant Tailors T. F. McNamara, 11 E. 4th st., 2-4. S. M. Smith, State House, P. Fishbach, 644 E. Maple rd., New York City State Real Estate Assn. 22-2 A B. Rosenthal New Orleans—Nat!l F. Coste, 64 Water st., 75 E. Wacker Drive Chicago—Amer. of Electrical Engineers. New Orleans—Girl Scouts. ae J. B. Rippin, 670 Lexington ave., E. D. Wood, 875 Broad st., State Baptist Assn. J. Ramond, Box 16. Municipal League., MAI’ Midwest Shippers’ of H. State Grange. State Pomological Soc 2 , Bowdoinham, Me Portland—State Teachers’ . State House, Augusta, Me. Canning Mach State W. C. T ‘ M. E. Marshall, 103 W. Monroe st., Portland—State Dr. A. Corriveau, 9 Alfred st., 2) ‘ _ 3 A Be, Ceeneee 1105 Union Tr. Bldg. King's Daughters & Sons rR. A & RR. @ Baltimore—Tau Epsilon Phi 3600 Reistertown road. F. & A. Masons. Cook, Masonic Temple Baltimore—Farm M. M. Stewart, Horticultural Soc Adams, Box 425, Newark, Del. Peoria—State Implement -12 811 Indiana ave Rockford—State Master Plumbers’ 1105 Union Tr. Bldg. 23 Illinois st., Dec. October 26, 1929 55 Westminster—State C. E. Union. Oct. 25-27. Miss J. Crooks, 410 Loudon ave., Baltimore. Westminster—P. of H., State Grange. Dec. 10-12. M. Hudson, 606 Baltimore ave., Tow- son, Md. MASSACHUSETTS Boston—Schoo! Supts.’ Assn. of N. E. Nov. 7-8. H. A. Chase, Beverly. Mass. Boston—Natl. Assn, Ice Industries. Nov. 12- 14. L. C. Smith, 163 W. Wash st., Chicago. Boston—Natl. Assn. Woolen Overseers. Nov. 1 J. H. Pickford, Webster. Mass. Boston—Natl. Assn. Cotton Mfrs. Oct. 30-31. Fisher. 80 Federal st Boston—-State Vet. Odd Fellows’ Assn. Oct 3 F. McIntosh, 92 Worcester st. Boston—N. E. Dental Soc. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 A. A. Hunt, 902 Main st., Hartford, Conn. Boston—State Wholesale Lumber Assn. Dec. ll E. J. Caulkins, 79 Milk st. Boston—Internatl. Assn. Municipal Electri- cians Dec. 18. H. W. Lang, City Hall, Orlando, Fla. Boston—-Delta Theta Phi Law Frat. Dec. 29- 30. O. Rall. Ist Natl. Bk. Bldg., Chicago. Boston—College Art Assn. Dec. 27-28. A. F. McMahon, N. Y. Univ., New York City. Boston—Master Painters’ Assn. Jan. —. C Robert, 18 Harvard st.. Brookline, Mass. Boston—Soda Water Bottlers’ Assn. Jan. 14- 15. H. G. McMackin, 33 Portland st Boston—Ice Cream Mfrs.’ Assn. Jan. 15-16. W. Lockwood, 51 Cornhill st. Boston—Nurserymen’s Assn. Jan, —. W. H. Thurlow, W. Newbury, Mass. Boston—Child Welfare League. Nov. 22. Boston—N. E. Bakers’ Assn Dec, 3-4. H. Lykins, 465 Stuart st. Boston—Asso. Industries of Mass. Oct. 23-24 O. L. Stone, 31 St. James ave Springfleld—W. C. T. Union. Oct. 23-24. Mrs. C. M. Putnam, 541 Mass. ave., Boston. Worcester—State Fruit Growers’ Assn. Jan 8-9. W. R. Cole, Amherst, Mas Worcester—P. of H State Grange. Dec. 10-12 E. H. Gilbert, R. F. D., North Easton, Mass. MICHIGAN Detroit—Natl. Standard. Parts Assn. Nov. 1l- 13. R. McFee, 1210 Eaton Tower. Detroit—American Dietetic Assn. Oct. 29-31. Mrs. O. Oliver, Boston, Mass. Detroit—Sigma Alpha Mu Frat. Dec. —. S. Rabinowitch, 15 Park Row. New York City. Detroit—Phi Delta Epsilon Med. Frat. Dec. 23-25 Dr. A. J. Marks. 145 W. 58th st., New York City Detroit tate Laundry Owners’ Assn. Jan. F. Merrin, Tuller Hotel Detroit—Commission Merchants’ Assn. Jan. 15-18. E. L. Roberts, 624 Munsey Bldg... Washington, D. C Detroit—Tugmen's Protective Assn. Jan. 21 H. H. Vroman, 153 Commonwealth ave., Buffalo Detroit—State Auto. Trade Assn. Jan. 22. H. Shuart, 5-218 Gen. Motors Bldg Detroit—Amer. Hairdressers’ Assn. Jan. 28- 29. C. A. Landers, Savoy Hotel. Detroit—Amer. Carnation Soc Jan. 29-30. O. Steinkamp, 3904 Rookwood ave., Indian- apolis Detroit—Soc. of Automotive Engineers. Jan 22-24. C. Clarkson, 29 W. 39th st., New York City. Detroit—State Retail Clothiers’ Assn. Jan. 13-14 W. S. Jones, 115 W. Maumee st., Adrian Grand Rapids—W. Mich. Dental Soc. Dec. 9 C. Madden, 1174 Madison st., S. E. Holland—State W. C. T. Union. Oct, 23-25 Ionia—-P. of H., State Grange. Oct. 29-31 Mrs. M. E. Lovejoy, R. F. D. 2, Perry, Mich Kalamazoo—Bankers’ Assn. Dec. 12 Lansing—State Implement Dlrs.’ Assn. Dee 3-4. S. E. Larsen, 219 Eastern ave., S. E., Grand Rapids Lansing—Order of Gleaners. Dec, 10-11. R F. Reitter, 5705 Woodward ave., Detroit Mt. Clemens—Ship Mzesters’ Assn. Jan. 28. M. Morgan, 2115 Summerdale ave., Chicage Owosso—State Craftsmen Assn. Jan. 14-i5. A. N. Rickard, 321 Bay st., Traverse City. Saginaw—State Aff. Exchange Clubs. Jan. 26- 27. E. J. Morgan, Cadillac, Mich, MINNESOTA Duluth—State Relig. Education Assn. Oct 23- 24. H. L. Straight, Midland Tr. Bldg., St. Paul Minneapolis—Royal Neighbors’ Order. Nov —. L. Ives, 3021 Hennepin ave Minneapolis—Milk Producers’ Assn. Dec. 3 H. R. Leonard, 2295 Univ. Ave., St. Paul Minneapolis—Hardwood Lumbermen's Assn Dec. 3. J. F. Hayden, 1011 Lumber Exch Minneapolis—State Garden Flower Soc. Dec. 12. Mrs. A, Sanford, 301 E. 48th st. Minneapolis—Lumbermen’s Assn, Jan, 21-23 W. Badeaux, 1645 Hennepin ave Minneapolis—State Master Painters’ Assn Jan. —. W. A. Donaldson, 116 First ave., N. Minneapolis—State Ind. Telephone Assn. Jan. J. C. Crowley, Hamm Bidg., St. Paul Minneapolis—State Implement DIrs.’ Assn. Jan. 14-16. C. I. Buxton, 127 E. Broadway, Owatonna Minneapolis—State Title Assn. Jan. 17. E. S. Boyce, Box 174, Mankato, Minn Minneapolis—Farmers’ Week Jan. 20-24. A. V. Storm, Univ. Farm. St. Paul St. Paul—State Assn. Farmers’ Mutual Ins. Co's Jan. 10 A. E. Anderson, Cotton- wood, Minn. - St. Paul—A. F. & A. Masons. Jan, 15-16. J. Fishel. St. Paul—State Hort. Soc. Nov. 19-21. R. S. MacIntosh, Univ. Farm, St. Paul St. Paul—Creamery Buttermakers’ Assn. Nov. 19-20. F. M. Brown MISSISSIPPI Biloxi—Amer. Inst. Steel Construction. Nov. 11-13 Cc. E. Abbott, 200 Madison ave., New York Biloxi—Amer. Warehousemen’s Assn. Jan. 21- 23 E. E. Baker. 222 W. Adams st., Chi cago ; Jackson—State Creamerymen’s Assn. Jan. 22- 23. H. W. Becker. Brookhaven, Miss Louisville Order King’s Daughters & Sons Oct 22-24. Mrs. P. C. Harding. MISSOURI Cape Girardeau—State Teachers’ Assn. Oct 25-26. J H. Gehr. Columbia—State Farmers’ Week. Oct. 22-24 Jewell Mayes, Capitol Bldg., Jefferson City. Columbia—Bottlers of Carb Beverages. Jan. 29-30. C. Hantz, 1808 Biddle st., St. Louis. Kansas City—Midwest Bowling Assn. Nov. 21. FP. Jarosh, 814 Harney st., Omaha, Neb. i ' i XL. 4 Sy ee } ~ Cm ; S Poe a fon Chicago. n. Dec. 27-28, ; Nov. 20- } . INDIANA Dr Latter part Lake Dec. 4-6. W. O. Scott, Milford, Ind C ir Ath A IOWA tate Buttermakers’ Assn unner. Jefferson, Ia. Sigma Soc Dec. 28-29. Univ, of Okla., Norman, Assn. for Adv. of Science HO N Y Or City Grange. Jen. 2- ~ Seutnes pene = Tagua 30-31. H.C. _ " " s*’ Assn. Nov. 7-8 Oct. 23-24. ILLINOIS M rT 7 , Amer. Tr. Bldg., | r—“Cs*ws—‘“‘“‘“‘ ié‘i‘( ié‘itiCC Cr nh. 29- Dirs.” Assn. Ss. Ia. Dec 5-6. B, H. ) edar Rapids Dec. 9-10. = W. S. Winder, 58 E. W : _~ Jan. 2-3. O72, OM Yoder, i of Makanna. Nov. "« a a. Ir 9 Whitewater. a 1412 Fourth ave., Chicago—Phi “ C R. Wise ge. Dec. 10-11. Chicage—Nat boc. Jan. 10-11. Se. we sa ren 3-4. mm Week Dec and Chicag Assn. Jan. " 2 Chicago. Oe ecu be. 30-31. De w > Dec. 5. jov. 1. lov. 6-7. Va 22-24. 29-30 New . Assn. Dec. s 29.31 Indianap- York City - Chicago—-Natl. Food Brokers’ Assn. J 21- New Orleans—Delta Kappa _ Epsilon Frat. ' 24 st st., apoli Chicag Nov. cC_A Assn. Dec York Chicago—Assn. of Nurserymen Jan. 15-17 G. W. Holsinger. R. R.. 7, Rosedale Sta., ee Mrs. Kansas City, Kan New York Chicago—Nat!. Canners’ Assn. Jan. 20. F. E City Gorrell, 1739 H st.. N. W.. Wash... D. C New Orlet italien Board. Chicago—Natl, Wholesale Grocers of U. S&S Dec. 6 Chatta- Jan. 20 " : _——— — York C} 13. Chicago Chicago Chicago 11 10 A Chicago 19- Jan. 21 Darville 25. Miss Chica Jan 8-9 E. 8t Biddeford. W.D. Ge 191. Urba . ARYLAND Evanston--State_I Wom Voter No M : : ; ave., Chica = Freeport ns. Dec 14 Mr Peoria 29-31. S. P Oo fov. 19. C. J 7-9. 32-23 J. E. ' Heights. | ; : ‘ : . 7 . a ‘ . ae yn eee eg Uo et oe RT re
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56 October 26, 1929 Kansas City—Natl Council Teachers of Eng- Ww lish. Nov. 28-30 W. Hatfield, 6705 Yale ave., Chicago. Kansas City—Alpha Tau Omega Frat. Dec. 31-Jan. 3. S. D. Daniels, 604 E. Green st., Champaign, IL Kansas City—State Press Assn. Nov. 14-15. J. S. Hubbard, Columbia, Mo. Kansas City—Retail Impl. & Hardware Dlrs.’ Assn. Jan. 21-23. H. J, Hodge, Box 544, Abilene. Kan. Kansas City—S. Western Lumbermen’s Assn, Jan. 30-31. E. Woods, 501 Long Bidg. St. Joseph—Kineg’s Daughters & Sons. Oct. 29-30 Mrs. M. Arnold, 1208 Univ. ave., Columbia. St. Louis—Mason Contractors’ Assn. Dec. 2-4. F. W. Kirk, Ry. Exch. Bldg. St. Louls—State Teachers’ Assn. Nov. 13-15. E. M. Carter. Columbia, Mo. St. Louis—Amateur Athletic Union. Nov. 16- = D. J. Ferris, 233 Broadway, New York ity St. Louis—Natl. Shoe Retailers’ Assn. Jan. 7-9. M. 8S. Murray, 624 S. Mich. ave., Chicago St. Louis—State Retail Hardware Assn. Jan. 28-30. F. X. Becherer, 5106 N. Broadway St. Louis—Western Fruit Jobbers’ Assn. Jan. — W. Garfitt, 1425 S. Racine ave., Chi- cago Springfield—Canners’ Assn. Jan. 9 J. P. Harris, Prairie Grove. Ark. Springfield—State Religious Educ. Assn. Nov. 19-21. H. Becker, 4660 Maryland ave., St._ Louis. MONTANA Bozeman—State Dairymen’s Assn. Jan. 15. J. Harrer, Belgrade, Mont. Bozeman—State Education Assn. Oct 25-26. R. J. Cunningham, Box 217, Helena. Lewistown—Farmers’ Educ’l Union. Oct. 31- Nov. 1. F. R. Kindler, Box 71, Billings. NEBRASKA Fairbury—State W. C. T. Union. Oct. 28-30 Grand Island—State Master Painters’ Assn. Dec. 3-4. F. H. Brown, 1818 Harney st., Omaha. Hastings—League of Neb. Municipalities. Jan. 9-10. J. H. Hale, Box 52, Kearney. Kearney—State Vol. Fireman's Assn. Jan. 21- 23. H. A. Webbert, Box 654. Lincoln—State Historical Soc. Jan. —. W. E. Sheldon, Sta. A Lincoln—State Farm Equipment Assn, First week in Jan. E. Lewis. Lincoln—State Bar Assn, Dec. 27-28. H. Johnson, Natl Bk. Bldg.. Omaha, Omaha—State Farmers’ Union. Jan. 14-18. E. L. Shoemaker, Burlington Sta., Omaha. Omaha-—State Bankers’ Assn. Nov. 6-7. W. R. Hughes, 420 Farnam Bldg. Omaha—Natl. Farmers’ Union. Nov. — A. Davis, Box 181, R. R. 3, Springfield, Mo Omaha—State Teachers’ Assn. Nov, 6-8. Miss M. McNamara, Omaha Omaha—Am. Med. Liberty League. Nov. 10- 11. Mrs. L. Little, 59 E. Van Buren st., Chicago Omaha—Implement Dirs.’ Assn. Nov. 13-15. ‘ Wallace, 517 S. Main st., Council Bluffs, a. Omaha—R. A. & R. & S. Masons. Dec. 3-4. L. E. Smith, 401 Masonic Temple. Omaha—State Ind. Oil Men’s Assn. Dec. 1l- 13. C Lincoln. M. Sutherland, Terminal Bidg., NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester—P. of H., State Grange, Dec 10-12. C. R. Drake, 159 Orange st. NEW JERSEY Asbury Park-—State Hort. Soc. Nov. 21-22 A. Farley, Experiment Sta., New Bruns wick Asbury Park—State Conf. of Social Work. Dec. 6-7. Miss W. B. Foot, 42 Bleecker st., Newark. Atlantic City—State Assn. Real Estate Boards. Dec. 13-14. E. Pearl, 411 8th st., Ocean City Atlantic City—Ice Cream Mfrs.’ Assn. Nov. 21-22. W. A. List, 821 S. 12th st., Newark. Atlantic City—State Teachers’ Assn. Nov. 9- 11 Cc. B. Dyke. Short Hills, N. J. Bottlers’ Carb. Bever- Atlantic City—Amer J. Owens, 726 Bond Bldg., ages. Nov, 11-15 Washington, D. C Atlantic City—State Oct. 29-31 d.. Moorestown Atlantic City—Natl Cong. Parent-Teachers Mrs. A. Roberts, Horton Hardware Assn. Oct. G. A. Fernley. 505 Arch st., Phila. City—Amer. Hardware Mfrs. Assn. 22-24. C. E. Rockwell, 342 Madison ntic Jan, eve., New York. Atlantic City—Amer. Road Bidrs.’ Assn. 11-18. C. H. Upham, Wash., D. C. Camden—Cranberry Growers’ Assn. Jan. 25. Cc. S. Beckwith, Pemberton, N. J. Paterson, N. J.—Assn. of Silk Dyers. Jan. 20. E. Marandon, 152 Market st. Trenton—State Optometric Assn. Jan. 22. Dr. E. Boquist, Box 184, West New York, N. J Trenton—Council of Religious Educ. Nov. 12-14. H. R. Bowen, 19 William st., Newark Trenton—Sons of Temperance. Jan. 22. A. Wolf, 425 Lincolm ave., Collingswood, N. J. NEW MEXICO Albuquerque—State Education Assn. Oct 3l- Nov. 1 Milne. Las Cruces—Kiwanis Clubs. Oct. 31-Nov. 2. NEW YORE Renny State Fed. Women’s Clubs. Nov, 11- Mrs. J. Frank, Ogdensburg. oo Mle State Conf. on Social Work. Nov. 19-21 B. W. Wallace. Albany—State Assn. Women Voters. Dec. 3-4. Mrs. T. Goddard, 420 Lexington ave., New York City. New York—Natl. Horse Show Assn. Nov. 7-10. R. W. Rives, 342 Madison ave. New York—Gold Star Assn. of Amer. Nov. 8. F. Gudebrod, 375 Riverside Drive. Mrs New York—State Hotel Assn. Nov. 12. M. A. Caldwell, 221 W. 57th st New York—Natl. Founders’ Assn. Nov. 20-21. J. M. Taylor, 29 S. LaSalle st.. Chicago New York—Amer. Power Boat Assn. Oct. 24. New York—Phi Sicma Delta Frat. Dec, 22- 25 J. Kruger, 13 Astor Place. New York—Amer. Game Protective Assn. Dec. 3 C. Avery, 233 Broadway New York—Amer. Soc. Mechl Engineers, Dec. 2-6 Cc. W. Rice. 29 W. 39th st New York—Natl. Trotting Assn Dec. 3. W Gocher. 18 Asylum st., Hartford, Conn New York-—-Taylor Soc Dec. 5-6. H. B. Person, 29 W. 39th st. New York—Tov Mfrs.’ Assn. Dec. 2 = we Dodge, 200 Fifth ave. Billboard New York—Amer. Insurance Fed. Dec. 9. : “4 Hutchinson, Maj. Theater Bldg., De- roit. New York—Amer. Soc. Ref. Engineers, Dec. 16. D. Fiske, 37 W. 39th st. New York—Pi Lambda Phi. Dec, 30-31. J. B. Vanveen, 1819 Broadway. New York—Amer. Inst. Electrical Engineers. Jan, 27-31. F. L. Hutchinson, 33 W. 39th st. New York—Slate Assn. Third week in Jan. W. S. Hays, Drexel Bldg., Phila., Pa. New York—Natl. Assn. Book Publishers. Jan. 14. Miss M. Humbel, 25 W. 33d st. New York—Boot & Shoe Mfrs.’ Assn. Jan, 14. E. J. Kihn, 342 Madison ave. New York—Pan-American Soc. Jan. 30. W. P. Flower, 67 Broad st. Rochester—State Hort. Soc. Jan. 15-17. R. P. McPherson, R. F. D., LeRoy, N. Y. Rochester—Teachers’ Assn. Nov, 1-2, R. A Searing, 617 N. Goodman st. Rochester—Kappa Nu Frat. Dec. 29-31. G. Meyer, 33 Tyler st. Rochester—Farm Equipment Dlirs.’ Assn. Jan. 15-16. C. N. Sharp, Leroy, N. Y. Syracuse—State Safety Congress. Dec. 4. 8, McPike, 124 28th st.. New York City. Syracuse—Asso. Academic Principals. Dec. 27-28. L. H. Strough, Fulton, N. Y. Syracuse—State Farm Bureau Fed. Nov. 17-8. . V. Underwood, Roberts Hall, Ithaca. Syracuse—State Pedic Soc. Jan. 27-28. A. B, Morley, 607 Fifth ave., New York City. NORTH CAROLINA Asheville—Amer. Newspaper Pubs.’ Assn. Nov. 12. S. B. Palmer, 270 Madison ave., New York City. Asheville—Amer. Inst. Chemical Engrs.’ Dec. 3-4. H. C. Parmelee, 10th ave. & 36th st., New York City Charlotte—Education Assn. Nov. lL. J. R. Warren, Box 887, Raleigh, N. C. Durham—Amer. Historical Assn. Dec. 30-31. J. S. Bassett, Northampton, Mass. High Point—Waterworks’’ Assn. Nov. 4-6. H. G. Baity. Box 110, Chapel Hill, N. C. High Point—Furniture Market Assn. Jan, 27- 30. C. F. Long, Box 447. Raleigh—Southern Live-Stock Assn. Jan. 8-9. E. H. Hostetler, State College Sta., Raleigh. Raleigh—A. F. & A. Masons. Jan. 21. J. A. Anderson. Shelby—State Baptist Assn. Nov. 12-13. W. M. Gilmore, Raleigh, N. C. NORTH DAKOTA Fargo—State Farmers’ Week. Jan. 14-17. W. C. Palmer, State Coll@ge Sta., Fargo. Fargo—R. A. & R. & S. Masons. ‘Jan, 28-30. W. L. Stockwell, Box 578. Fargo—State Implement Dirs.’ Assn. Jan. 15- 16. R. A. Lathrop. Hope, N. D. Minot—State Education Assn. Nov. 4-6 M. E. McCurdy, Fargo. Grand Forks—Asso. Builders of N. D. Jan. —. W. Borden, OHIO . Akron—State Checker Assn. Dec, 26-28. Cincinnati—Marine Corps’ Assn. Nov, 1-2 Col, W. F. Easterwood, Dallas, Tex. Cincinnati—Soc. of Mayflower Descendants. Nov. 21. Cincinnati—S. Western O. Teachers’ Assn. Oct. 25. W. Brown. Cincinnat—Natl. Coal Assn. Oct 23-25. H. L. Gandy, Southern Blidg., Wash , D. C. Cincinnati—Natl. Assn. Music Teachers. Dec. 26-28. D. M. Swarthout, Univ. of Kan., Dec. 30-31 Lawrence, Kan. Cincinnati—Phi Epsilon Pi Frat. C. Fleischman, 918 N. Amer. Bldg., Phila- delphia, Pa. Cincinnati—Natl. Crushed Stone Assn. Jan. 20-22. J. B. Boyd, 1735 14th st., Wash- ington,y D. C. Cincinnati—Pitchmen’s Assn. Nov. 4-6. Cleveland—State Homeopathic Med. Soc. Nov Dr. F. B. Junkerman, 35 E. Gay st., Columbus. Cleveland—N. Eastern O. Teachers’ Assn. Oct. 25-26. R. F. Stanton, 1015 S. Arch ave., Alliance. of Indust. Engineers. Oct. Cleveland—Soc. 23-24. Cc. Dent, 205 W. Wacker dr, Oct. Chicage. Cleveland—Natl. Assn Farm Equip. Mfrs. 24-25. H. J. Sameit, 608 S. Dearborn st., Chicago. Cleveland—Amer,. Dialect Assn. Dec. 28-29. Cleveland—Paper Box Mfrs.’ Assn. Last week in Jan. E. 8S. Records, Liberty Tr. Bldg., Philadelphia. Cleveland—tElectric Ry. Assn. Jan. 23-24. L. Earlywine, Trac. Term. Bldg., Indianapolis. Columbus—State Indust. Lenders’ Assn. Jan. 22 J. S. Anderson, Bushnell Bldg., Springfield. Lumber Dvirs.’ Columbus—State Ret. Assn. Jan. 28-30. F. M. Torrance, 24 W. Main st., Xenia, O. Columbus—State Implement Dirs.’ Assn. Dee. 4-5. W. Wilson, Washington C. H., O. Columbus—State Fed. of Labor. Nov. 12-14. T. Donnelly, 320 Atlas Bldg Columbus—Order Eastern Star. Oct. 23-24. Mrs. R. Boice, 1616 Andover rd. Columbus—State Dental Soc. Dec. 3-4. Dr E. C. Mills, 255 E. Broad st. Columbus—State Contractors’ Assn. Dec, 5 C. A. Duncan. 715 Hartman Bidg. Columbus—State Educ. Assn. Dec. 27-28. F. E. Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce. Columbus—Amer. Legion Assn. Jan. 11-12. S. S. Weiskerz. Dayton—State Assn. Dyers & Cleaners. Nov. —. J. Beck, 83 S. High st., Columbus. Dayton—Teachers’ Assn. Nov. 8-9. G. Dietrich, Piqua, O Lima—Farmers’ Equity Assn. Jan. —. C. Calame, Greenville. Portsmouth—P. of H., State Grange. Dec 10-12 W. G. Vandenbark. Zanesville, O. a ld—State Implement Dlirs.’ Assn. Nov. —. W. W. Wilson, Washington Cc. H., O Toledo—State Concrete Products Assn. Jan. —. G. M. Friel, 530 Dublin ave.. Columbus Toledo—N. Western O. Teachers’ Assn. Oct. 25. H. Jones Toledo—State Hotel Assn. Dec 6-7. W. T Kolp, 800 Beggs Bldg., Columbus. OKLAHOMA Alex—State Baptist Assn Nov. 19 G. G Hill, Box 177, Rocky. Okla Kaw City—P. of H.. State Grange. Dec. 10- i2. W. G. Gillespie. Eddy. Okla Oklahoma City State. Nurserymen’s Assn Jan. 15-17. W. E. Ray. 2545 W. 13th st Oklahoma City—Farmers’ Educ. Union. Jan. 21-22. 8. H. Lawter, 18 N. Kiein st Oklahoma City—State Bar Assn. Dec. 3. M E. Highley, First Natl. Bk. Bldg. Oklahoma City—State Bankers’ Assn. Dec 10. J. P. Gibson, 420 Elks Bldg. Oklahoma City—State Academy of Science. Nov, 29-30. Tulsa—Hotel Men's Assn. Dec. 2-4. Laclere, 912 Central st.. Tulsa—State Assn. ages, Jan, 23-24. 3d st. OREGON Medford—State Hort. Soc. Long, care O. S. C., Corvallis, Portland—Master Painters’ Assn. J. W. Sorenson, 524 Fifth ave., WwW. B. Kansas City, Mo. Bottlers of Carb. Bever- F. A. Culter, 408 W. Nov. 13-15. C. L. Ore. Nov. —. W., Seattle, Wash Portland—Loggers & Lumbermen Assn. Nov. 18. J. G. Wolf, 500 Concord Bldg. Portland—Amer Natl. Fox Breeders’ Assn. Oct. 26-Nov. 2. Dr. L. J. O'’Reilley, 424 McKnight Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. Portland—State Hotel Assn. Dec. 6-7. BE. W Beach, 1101 Boyer Bidg. Portland—State Teachers’ Assn. Dec. 26-27 £. Carlton, Walker Bldg. Portland—Canners’ Assn. Jan. 2-3. E. M. Burns. PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg—State Beekeepers’ Assn. 22- 23. C. N. Green, Box 791 Harrisburg—State Bakers’ Assn. Jan. 6-7. C. C. Latus, 524 Penn, ave., Pittsburgh. New Castle—State Education Assn. Dec. 26- 28. J. A. Kelley, 400 N. 3d st., Harrisbu New Castle—R. & S. Masons. Jan. 21. R. T. Hugus, First Natl. Bk. Bldg., Jeannette, Pa. Philadelphia—Alpha Kappa Kappa Frat. Jan. 2-3. A. B. Landrum, 121 S&S. 6th st., Colum- bus, O. Philadelphia—Artisan Order of Jan, 9. H. Richter, Drake Bidg., Easton, nut st. oS Retailers’ Assn, Soc. Heating & Vent. Engrs. Jan. 28-31 29 Philadelphia—Alpha Gamma Sigma Frat. Philadelphia—Alpha Omega Frat. 27-30 Heyman, 4040 Spruce st. 25-26. Nov. 13 S. Herron, Denckla Bldg. Philadelphi a—Sons of Temperance. H. Mason, Box 334, Ebensburg, Pa. Chicago Pittsburgh—Odontological Soc. Nov. _ 21-22. S. Stuart, 1716 Arch s@, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh—Painters & Decs.’ Assn. Jan, 14- Providence—P. of H., State Grange. Monroe, 175 Althea st., Providence. J. P. Coates. 1218 Senate st.. Columbia. Dec. 4. Mrs. L. Catlingham, Dillon, S. C. SOUTH DAKOTA Brookings, 8. D. Nov. 24- Sioux Falls—Water Works Assn. Nov. 6-7. E. Dec. 3-4. J. Barton, Vermillion, S. D. Watertown—State Barbers’ Assn. Nov, —. H. Chattanooga—State Fraternal Congress. Nov. R. H Jan. 8. A. B. Cox, Colonial Bldg. Philadelphia—Bldg. Material Dlrs.* Philadelphia—State Order Founders & Patri- ots Jan. 14. J. E. Strong, 401 Chest- Philadelphia—State Lumbermen’s Assn. Jan. 14-15. J. F. Martin, Otis Bldg. Jan. 19- . J. Mensch, 1505 Race st. sudinecsete deme, A. V. Hutchinson, W. 39th st., New York. Nov. 29-30. J. S. Lang, 440 Rutherford ave., Trenton, N, J Dec. 24-25. J. Somers, 2164 Rexwood Rd., Cleveland. Philadelphia—Omicron Alpha Tau Frat. Dec Philadelphia—State Hotel Assn. Oct. Philadelphia—Sitate Indust. Lenders’ Assn. w - "eo Producers’ Assn. Nov. 19- 20 Balderston, 219 N. Broad st. Oct. 23. T. Turner, 3317 St. Vincent st. Pittsburgh—Coal Mining Inst. Dec. T Pittsburgh— ‘Natl.. Glass Distributors’ Assn. Dec. 3-5. N. Storms, 2217 Tribune Tower —- —* —Natl Assn. Ref. Engineers. Nov. 4-6. F. H. Fox, 5707 W. Lake st., Chicago. Dr. L. Waddell, 7123 Jenkins Arcade Pittsburgh—State Master Painters’ Assn. Jan. Pittsburgh—Glass & Pottery Assn. Jan. A. FP. Lang, Cambridge Springs, Pa 15. C. S. Stuart, 1716 Arch st., Philadelphia. RHODE ISLAND Dec. 11- 12. Mrs. C. L. Chase, R. F. D. 1, Newport. Valley Falls—Order Red Men. Oct. 23. J. SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston—State Teachers’ Assn. Greenville—Kiwanis Clubs. Nov. 6-8 Orangeburg—Un. Daughters of Confederacy. Spartanburg—State Baptist Assn. Dec. 3. W. Allen, Columbia, 8S. C. Huron—State Crop. Improvement Assn. Jan. 15-17. R. E, Johnston, State College Sta., Rapid City—State Education Assn. N. E. Steele, 3 Perry Bidg., Sioux Falls. L. Waterman, Eng. Bidg., Iowa City, Ia. Sioux Falls—State Implement DiIrs.’ Assn. Sioux Falls—State Vet. Medical Assn. Jan, —. Dr. W. P. Brown, Menno, 8. D. M. Larson, 688 N. Maple st. TENNESSEE Lackey, 1715 E. 12th st. Chattanooga—Southern Com’! Teachers’ Assn. Nov. 29-30. Miss M. Cheatham, Ga. Tech., Atlanta. Chattanooga—Natl. Assn. Prof. Baseball Leagues. Dec. 4. J. H. Farrell, Box 634, Auburn, N. Y. Knoxville—State Real Estate Assn. Nov. 16. H. Hayes. Knoxville—State Parent Teachers’ Assn. Oct. 23-24 Mrs. E. Rundle, 1508 Broadway, Nashville. E. Tenn. Teachers’ Assn., Oct. 31. Knoxville W. Morris Memphis—Amer. Park Soc. Nov. 14-15. W. O. Doolittle, Box 422, Tulsa, Okla. ys Education Assn. of W. Tenn. Nov. 14-15 N. Jones, Normal, Tenn Memphis—Asso. Cooperage Industries. 6-7. L. E. Horn, Ry. Exch. Bidg.. St. Louis. Memphis—American Bar Assn Oct. 23-25. Wm. McCracken, 209 8. La Salle st., Chi- cago Memphis—M. P. Theater Owners. Oct, 29-31. Stem phis—Pi Kappa Alpha Frat. Dec. 28-30. 8. Francis, 21 Lawrence ave., W. Orange, 4 Memphis—Natl. Sand & Gravel Assn, 27-29 B. P. Ahearn, 545 Washington, D. C Memphis—State Medical Dr. A. 8 Cooper Nov. Jan. Munsey Bildg., Assn. Jan. 14-15. Bank of Commerce Bldg Memphis—State Hort Soc. Jan. 16-17. G. M Bentley, 496 Morrill Hall, Knoxville Nashville—P. & A. Masons. Jan. 29. 8. M. Cain, 306 7th ave Nashville—State Nurserymen'’s Assn. Dec. 12- 13. G. M. Bentley, Morrill Hall, Knoxville. ae? Fox Hunters’ Assn. Nov. 18. R. J, Walker, Paint Lick, % Union City—State Baptist Assn. . 13-14 F. Ball, Lexington, Tenn. TEXAS Beaumont—State Baptist Assn. T. Holcomb, Burt ‘Bldg. — 2 6 Beaumont—Daughters of Amer. Revolution. Nov, 29-30. Mrs. C. H. Webb, Paris, Tex. Corpus Christi—Chamber o Commerce of 8. Texas. Nov. 18 R. Leaman, Dallas—-State Teachers’ Assn. Nov, 29-30. R. T. Ellis, 708 Anderson Bidg., Ft. Worth. Datins—Scottish Rite Masons’ Reunion. Noy. aya State Farm Bureau . R. Campbell. wee, sa. m= XJ Assn. of Dyers & Cleaners, Jan. 22. 24. P. C. Trimble, Silver Spring, Md. E] Paso—State Hote! Assn. Nov. 4-5, El Paso—State Laundry Owners’ Assn Jan, J. W. Pittmann, Corpus Christi, Tex El Paso—Chamber of Commerce, W. Texas. Oct. 25-26. H. D. Wade, Stamford, Tex. Pt, Worth—amer, mane & Cavy Breeders’ ‘ Cc - Geor Puri Mills, Ft. Worth. . aan Ft. Worth—Intérnatl, City Ts.’ Assn. Noy. 20-22. C. F. Ridley, 923 60th st., Chi- Assn. Jan cago. Houston—State Hardware Dirs.’ 21-23. D. Scoates, College Station, Tex. Longview—State Baptist Y. P. U. Nov, 29-30. T. Gardner, 708 Burt Bidg., Dallas. San Angelo—Nat]. Wood Growers’ Assn. Jan . B. Marshall, McCormick Bldg., Salt Lake City, Utah. San Antonio—State Music Teachers’ Ass«n. Nov. —. Mrs. R. C. Neely, R. 8 Mutua! Home Bidg.. Ft. Worth. San Antonio—American Title Assn. Oct. 23- . RB. Hall, Midland Bidg., Kansas City, Jan, 9-10. Waco—State Jersey Cattle Club. D. Simons, . Pt. Worth, AH Salt Lake City—State Mfrs.’ Assn. Jan. 8. J. S. Early, Kearns Bldg. Salt Lake City—F. & A. Masons. Jan. 21. S. H. Goodwin. VIRGINIA Chestethenriie—Siate Medical Assn. . Edwards, Oct., 23- 104 W. Grace st., Rich- a Newport News—Medical Assn. Dec. 3-5. C. P. Jones. Richmond—Delta Sigma Phi Prat. Dec. 28-30, A. W. Defendorfer, Washington, D. C. Richmond—State Education Assn. Nov. 27-29. Cc. J. Heatwole, State Capitol Richmond—State Parent-Teachers’ Assn Nov. 19-21. C. Turner, 315 Church st.. S. W., Roanoke. Winchester—State Baptist Assn. Nov. 12. H. S. Smith, Drewryville, Va. WASHINGTON Longview—W. C. T. U. Oct, 24-25. Mrs. L. Manney, 6502 10th ave... N. W., Seattle Seattle—P. of H.. Natl. Grange. Nov. 13-1!) H. 8S. Caton, Coshocton, O. Seattle—State Education Assan. Oct. 24-25. A. 8. Marsh, 707 Lowman Bidg. Spokane—Growers’ Assn. of Pacific N. W Nov, 20-21. E. G, Romans. WEST VIRGINIA Charleston—State W. C. T. U. . 22-24 Charleston—State Lumber & Blidrs.’ Supply Dirs. Third week in Jan. B. C, Mossm:n, Box 1812, Huntington. WISCONSIN Green ow Chiropractors’ Assn Nov 6-7. Dr Arzman, 3004 Plankinton Ar- cade, Milwaukee. Milwaukee—State Implement DlJrs.’ Dec, 3-6. R. G. Nuss, Madison, Wis. Milwaukee—State Teachers’ Assn. Nov. 7-9 a E. McCormick, 716 Beaver Bldgi, Madi- Milwaukee—State Florists’ Assn. Nov. 7-5 Milwaukee—State Canners’ Assn. Nov. 11-12. Assn H. Burr, Madison, Wis. Milwaukee—State Cheesemakers’ Assn. Dec 5-6. J. L. Sammis, Univ. of Wis., Madison Milwaukee—State Beekeepers’ Assn. Dec. 12 J. F. Wilson, 1532 Univ. ave., Madison. Milwaukee—State Shoe Travelers’ Assn. Dec 28. C. Johnson, 13 Clybourn st. Milwaukee—State Outdoor Adv. Assn. Jen. 8. H. J. Pitzgerald, 26 8th st. Milwaukee—Standard Breed ed Ass”. Jan. 1-5. A. Fell, 1319 F st., N. . Wash- ington, D. C. Plymouth—State Union Soc. of Dee 11-12. M. Cobban, 440 ~ a Bldg., Madison. WYOMING Sheridan—State Mining Congress. Nov. 15-16. L. Newton, Capitol Bldg., Cheyenne, CANADA Brandon, Man.—United Farmers of Man, Jan. 7-9. H. C. Brown, Winnipeg. Montreal, Que —Laundry Owners’ Assn. Nov. 22-23. J. M. Laing, 33 Craighurst ave.. Toronto. Montreal, Que.—Canadian Education Assn. Nov. 5-6. J. A, Putnam, Ottawa, Ont. Moose Jaw, Sask.—-Live-Stock Assn. Jan. 21- 22 J. G. Robertson, Parliament Bldgs., Regina. Ottawa, Ont.—Lumbermen’s Assn. Jan, 21-22. R. L. Sargent, 16 Fraser Bldg. Regina, Sask.—Knights of Pythias. Nov. 20- 21. J. Renwick, 2055 Smith st. Toronto, Ont —R. I. Red Club. Nov. 25-30. W. T. Brooker, Box 1138, Columbia, 8S. C. Toronto, Ont,—Creamerymen’s Assn Nov. 27- 28. A. B. Thurston, Thornbury, Ont. Toronto, Ont.—Beekeepers’ Assn. Nov. 27-28. PF. E. Millen, Guelph. Ont Toronto—Intl. Assn. M'lk Dealers. Oct. 25-26. R. E. Little, 228 N. LaSalle st., Chicago. Toronto, Ont.—Radiological Soc. Dec, 2-6. Dr. W. T. Bronson, N. Western Univ., Chi- cago, Til. Toronto, Ont.--United Farmers’ Assn. Dec. 4-6. J.J. Morrison, 28 Duke st Toronto, Ont.—Sons of Temperance. Jan. 30. W. A. Tice, 172 Roxton Road Winnipeg, Man.—Retail Lumbermen’s Assn. Jan, 23-24. F. W. Ritter, 407 Scott Block. Winnipeg, Man —Congress of Labor. Nov. 4. I Burford, 46 Citizen Bidg., Ottawa, Ont. i ee. eT re “a : _ Wa A. F. & A. Masons. Dec. 4-5. W. B. Pearson, Box 446 ee ee po a | a PT | = vam ; 1 ft | See oo Ot Re eT cee. et .
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ARIZONA Cottonwood—Willard Hall Skating J. Shelton, mgr.; plays attractions. ARKANSAS Hot Springs— 6—Whittington Park Skating Rink, George Papkris, mgr. CALIFORNIA Burbank—Roller Skating Rink, A. S. Rolph, rop. culver City—Rollerdrome Skating Rink. Rink, PF. Eureka—Dreamland Skating Rink, Geo. Hebard, prop. Los Angeles—Lincoln Park Skating Rink, Rolph & Rutherford, props.; A. 8. Rolph, mer Los Angeles—Skating Rink in Shrine Audi- torilum, Edward S. La Bard, mer. Pomona—Pomona Skating Rink, Edw. Kick- ham, prop.; Wm. Carleton, megr.; plays attractions. Francisco— Dreamland Skating Rink, E. J. Lynch, mgr. gan Diego—Mission Beach Skating Rink, Edw. A. Kickham, mgr.; plays attractions. Santa Ana—Delhi Roller Rink, Edw. Kickham, prop. COLORADO Denver—Arena Roller Rink, John R. Crabb, megr.; plays attractions. Denver—Broadway Roller Rink. Greeley—Skating Rink, Walter Johnson, mer. Pueblo—Lake Minnequa Park Skating Rink, J. J. MeQuillan, mgr.; plays attractions. CONNECTICUT Bridgeport—Lyric Roller Rink, Joseph Dur- win, mgr.; plays attractions. Danbury—Rollaway Skating Rink, Chas. E. Hendrick, mgr.; plays aftractions. Hartford—Rollo-Land Skating Rink. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington—Central Coliseum Rink, E. 8. Whiti.g, mgr.; plays attractions. FLORIDA Buena Vista, i aa Park Roller Rink, Nickolas Mammi, pron Jacksonville—South Side Skating Rink, Sid Walker, mgr. Miami—Princess Rink Orlando — Coliseum Skating Rink, Frank Haithcox, mgr.; plays attractions. Perry—Pastime Skating Rink, West Palm Beach—W. P. B. Roller Rink, CO. G. Duke, mgr.; plays attractions. GEORGIA Atlanta—Spiller’s Roller Rink, R. J. Spiller. IDAHO Boise—White City Skating Rink, G. W. Hull, mer.: plays attractions. Twin Falls—Princess Roller Rink, F. J. Dell, gr. Wallace—Wallace Skating Rink, B. J. Saad, prop.; plays attractions. ILLINOIS Rink, J. T. Dickinson, mer. Canton—Arcadia Skating Rink, Ralph Hand, mer. Chicago—Madison Gardens Roller Rink, J. C. McCormack, mgr.; does not play attractions. Chicago—-White City Roller Rink, White City Am. Co., prop.; Fred Martin, megr.; plays attractions. Chicago—Natoma Skating Rink at 6510 Mil- waukee ave. Chicago—Skating Rink in Chicago Stadium. ee Skating Rink, W. Futch, Macomb--Holmes Park Skating Rink, G. T. Chandler, mgr Moline—Moline Skating Rink, Louis Strecker, mer. R Peoria—Arcadia Skating Rink, Jas. Callender, mer. Rock ae Rink, H. W. Leifer- man, savanna Pastime Skating Rink, Dan Pence, mer. Vandalia—Junction Park Skating Rink, mers. Dresser & Van Camp, Abingdon—Skating INDIANA Columbia City—Stadium Roller Rink, Chas. Cotter, mgr. Indianapolis—Riverside Skating Rink, EB. J. Parker, mer. Kokomo—Roller Skati Rink. La Porte—Casino Skating Rink, Chas. Allen, mer. Montpelier—Skating Rink, Jack Carson, mer. Muncie—New Armory Skating Rink. Peru—Rollo-Way Rink, J. Omer Barnharf, mer. Richmond—Coliseum Skating Rink, Herbert Williams, mer.; plays attractions. Silver Lake—Blue are Rink, “Courtland Park; A. J, Schaub, South Bend—Morella's 8 & Elynor Morell, mgrs Tipton—Sand Island Roller Skating Rink, J. N. Russell, mgr.; plays attractions, at + Academy, Billy IOWA Albla—Urban Roller Rink, Happy H. Hibbard, mer.; plays attractions. Arnolds Park—Majestic Skating Rink, C. P. Benit, prop.; plays attractions. Cascade—Cascade Skating Rink, C. F. Gross, cane Rapids — Auditorium Skating Rink. Frank R. Whitney, mer.; plays attractions. Charles City—Skating Rink, H. Hanson, mgr Clinten-—Pastime Skating Rink, B. G. Pierce, Dubugue--Rainbow Garden Skating Aink, George W. Fern, mer.; plays attractions. Dubuque—Riverview Roller Rink. Eldon—Dreamland Skating Rink, Kit Carson, owner, Griswold—Skating Rink, Wallace Reed, mer. Harlan—Harlan Skating Rink, H. L. Paup, mer. Madrid—Roller Rink, W. A. Carlson, mer. Oelwein—Coliseum Skating Rink. St. Charles—New Palace Skating Rink, H. Hanson, m West Bend Palace Skating Rink, T. C. Van Dyke, mgr. KANSAS Holsington—Roller Skating Rink, Mankato—Skating Rink, James Dupree & Charles Sinton, mers Pittsburg—College Roller George Errebo, props.; Ph plays attractions, PrattWinter Garden Roller Rink, R. M. Woodruff, prop. and mgr.; plays atiractions. ink, P. W. & C, Harvey, mgr.; Billboard - SKATING RINKS KENTOCKY Campbelisville—Willock Skating Rink, E. W. Willock, mgr. LOUISIANA Gretna—Happy’s Amusement Park Roller Rink, Henry J. Rapp, mgr. Shreveport—-Skating Rink at Sunset Park. A. C. Waterman, ‘mgr. MAINE Biddeford—Pastime Skating Rink, F. Nicho- las, prop.; Joe Letanter, mgr.; plays at- tractions. MARYLAND Baltimore—Carlii.'s Rink, John J. Carlin, owner; George Busby, mer. Crisfield—Gibson’s Rink, Paul ©. Lawson, mer. Dakland—Grand Roller Rink. MASSACHUSETTS Pall River—Casino Roller Rink. Holyoke—Holyoke Roller Rink, Al LaFortune, mer. Lowell—Crescent Rollerway Rink, Sulivan Bros., mgr.; plays attractions New Bedford—Elm Skating Rink, C. E. Bunker, mgr.; plays attractions. New Bedford—Bristol Arena Skating Rink, Joseph Burke, mgr.; plays attractions North Attleboro—Lyric Amusement Hall Skat- ing Rink, Juljus Levetson, prop.; Patrick J. Bannon, mgr.; plays attractions. ‘ittsfield—New Winter Garden Skating Rink, Albert LaFortune, mer Quincy—Skating Rink, Young & Daughterty, mers. MICHIGAN Ann Arbor—Coliseum Skating Rink. Battle Creek (Goguac Park)—Pastime Roller Rink, W. H. Tozer, mgr.: plays sprees, Bessemer—Irondrome Skatir ¢ Rink, F. Thebert, mgr.; plays attractions. Chesaning—Opera House Skating Rink, A. Cantwell, mgr.; plays attractions. Detroit—Temple Roller Rink. Escanaba— Coliseum Rink, Richard Flath, mgr.; plays attractions. Grand Rapids—Coliseum Rink, Geo. B. Zindel, mer. Hamtramck, Detroit—Joyland Roller Rink, Gil Van Wyck, mer. Houghton—Amphidrome Skating Rink, James R. Dell, mgr. iron River—Cloverland Rink, Wheeler & Ed- lund, mgrs. lronwood—Armory Roller’ Rink, Palmer, mgr.; plays attractions. Jackson—Roseland Roller Rink. Muskegon—Ambassador Roller Rink, Carl R. Koehler,.megr.; plays attractions Otsego—-Palace Rink, D. G. Chamberlin, mer. Ray H. Port Huron—Auditorium Rink, Frank Zim- merman, mer. Royal Oak—Royal Oak Skating Rink, F. Charles Leitch, mgr. Saginaw—Skating Rink. Fred Jenks, mer. MINNESOTA Bemidji—Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Crookston — Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Duluth—-Skating Rink, G. B. Olson, mer. Grand Rapids—Pastime Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Tackson—Jackson Roller Rink, Benjamin Bros., mgrs.; plays attractions. Minneapolis—Coliseum Roller Rink. jfonterey—Monterey Roller Rink, Anderson & Lundgren, mers iPine City—Skating Rink, J. N. Molitor, mgr. iPrinceton—Armory Skating Rink, W. C. Roos, mgr.; no attractions. Red Wing—Skating Rink, C. J. Fuchs, mer Rochester—Armory Rink, C. J. Bremer, mer. St. James—Casino Skating Rink, E. M. Matt- son. . mer. St. Paul—Coliseum Roller Rink, John J. Lane, mer. St. Paul—Dunning Rink, Joe Tuckner, mer. Virginia—Arena Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner, Winona—Armory Roller Rink, C. J. Bremer, mer.; plays attractions. Worthington—New Armory Roller Rink, R. W Lowry. prop.; W. H. Donovan, mgr.; plays attractions. MISSISSIPPI Cleveland—Coliseum Skating Rink, J. W. Davis, mgr. ‘plays attractions Columbus—Pastime Roller Rink, George S. Hurst, mer. Hattiesburg—Skating Rink, E. Waddell, mgr. Jackson—Livingston Park Rink, H. G. Star- buck, prop.; Lamar Hardy, mer. MISSOURI Barnard—Roller Rink, R. E Cook, mer. Bolckow—Roller Rink, N, L Ruahes. mer Bonne Terre—Roller Rink, W. Purcey, mer.: plays attractions. ee Garden Roller Rink, S. J. LeMay, wanans ‘City—_Royal Rink, Lamb & Hodges, Peters, “Louis—Pallagtum Rink, Rodney st Sccoph~—Bean- Monde Skating Rink. Ste. Genevieve—Armory Skating Rink, P. H. Weiler, mgr.; plays attractions. NEBRASKA Ainsworth—Auditorium Skating Rink, A. PF. Botsford, mgr.; plays attractions. Alliance—Roof Garden Roller Rink. ‘9rd——Bell’s Rink, Fred Bell, mer. NEW JERSEY City—-Steeplechase Pier st Atlantic Rink. Bayonre—Bayonne Casino Roller Rink, Frank MeNally, mgr. Elizabeth—Armory Skating Rink. Mountain View—U. 8S. Skating Rink, John Bigeio, mer.; plays attractions. Newark—-Dreamland Park Rink, V. J. Brown, mer.: plays attractions New Brunswick—Tea Pot Inn Auditorium Rink, Edward Tierce, prop. and mef.; plays attractions — faney —Auditorium Rink, Dalton Bros., Skating Plain field Academy a.m Skating Rink. Auburn—New Garden City Roller Rink, Chuck Vetter, mer. Batdvia—Skating Rink, U. C. J. Dexter, mgr. Brooklyn—Brooklyn Roller Skating Rink, on Empire blvd., near Nostrand ave.; FP. Flath, mgr. Brooklyn—Broadway Roller Skating Rink, Mrs. M. Campbell, mer.; plays attractions. Brooklyn—Ridgewood Grove Roller Rink. Buffalo—New Grand Central Roller Rink, 640 Main st., Edward J. Scott, mgr. Cobleskill—Sharon Center Pavilion Skating Rink, John F, Steacy. mer. Coney Island—Coney Island Skating Rink, Art Launay, mgr. Cortland—Skating Rink, Wm. Botsford, mer. Fultot-—Recreation Park Auditorium Rink, Edw. Filbert, mgr. Glens Falls—Skating Rink, W. BE. Genno Jamaica, L. I1.—Oypress Hills Skating Rink. Naples—Roller Skating Rink, C. E. Cornish, mgr New York—Van Cortlandt Rink. Oneonta—Sherman’s Music Hall Skating Rink, J. W. Murray, mer. Oswego—State Armory Skating Rink, H. E. Morton, prop.; A. G. Neale, mgr. Peekskill—Penelope Park Rink, Chas, £. Smith, mer. Poughkeepsie—Roller Rink, Pred "WwW. Miller, mer. Richmond Hill, L. I.—Auditorium Roller Rink, Robt. H. Weiden, prop.; Wm. Schmitt, mgr.; plays attractions. Rochester—Roof Garden Roller Rink, 15 South ave., Jack Wythe, mgr.; plays at- tractions. Syracuse—Alhambra Roller Palace, Harry E. Morton, prop. Utica—Oneida Sq. Skating Rink, H. E. Mor- ton, prop. Yonkers—Armory Roller Rink, Wm. Mish- kind, prop. NORTH DAKOTA Devils Lake—Grand Roller Rink, Archie Mil- ler, mgr.; plays attractions. Dickinson — Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Fargo—Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Grafton—Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. Grand Forks—Auditorium Roller Rink, Shel- lie Charles, owner. Jamestown — Armory Roller Rink, Shellie Charles, owner. OHIO Akron—Rainbow Gardens Skating Rink, Rus- sell Golden, mgr. Ashtabula—Palace Roller Rink, Samuel Natto, megr.; plays attractions. Bellevue—Main St. Roller Rink. Blanchester—Skating Rink Canton—Coliseum Skating Rink, Mahoning rd.. N. E; Jack Huth, mgr.; plays at- tractions. Chillicothe — Armory Skating Rink, Dick Richards, mgr Cincinnati—Skating Rink, Coleraine & Spring Grove aves.. Wm. F. Sefferino, mgr. Cincinnati— Palace Garden Roller Rink, Beechmont ave, Clevela: d—Luna —_ Skating Rink, Luna Park Am. Co., Cleveland— Roller Daince, 46th & Euclid ave; plays attractions. Cleveland—Winter Garden Roller Rink, W. 25th st. & Clarke ave., Midge Rie?zf, mer. Columbus—Smith's Roller Rink Dayton—Skating Rink, 5th & Pine sts.; Mrs. Mary Corse, prop. Eaton—Skating Rink in State Armory Elyria—Rainbow Gardens Skating Rink, Thos, Gibson, prop. and mer.; plays attractions. Findlay—Green Mill Skating Rink, Chas. Friedel, mgr Greenfield—Skating Rink, Frank Vernon, mer. Greenville—Palais Garden Skating Rink, A. L, Maher, mer.: plays attractions Harrison—Harrison Roller Rink, Chas. Hine, prop.: Helen Hine, mgr.; plays attractions occasionally. Middletown—Dixie Park Rink, Earl Gingerich, mer.; plays attractions Shelby—Eagles’ Hall Roller Rink, Harold H. Keetle, mgr. Springtield—Skating Rink, County Memorial Hall, Harold H. Keetle, mg: in—Skating Rink in Junior Order Audi- torium. Roller Al Kish, Toledo—Coliseum Palace, prop.; Arthur Landon, megr.; plays attrac- tions Warren—Auditorium Roller Rink, Harold Lowrie, mer. Youngstown—Auditorium Skating Rink. Zanesville—Palace Garden Skating Rink, H. D. Ruhlman, mgr.; plays attractions. Zanesville—Armory Roller Rink, W. G, Wills, megr.; plays attractions. OKLAHOMA Muskogee—Hyde Park Skating Rink, I. A Stephens, prop.; James I. Horn, mer.: plays attractions Oklahoma City—Merrie Garden floller Rink, W. Connelly, owner; Chief La Motte, mer.; plays attractions. Picher—Main St. Skating Rink, George Boughton, mr.; plays attractions Tulsa—Coliseum Skating Rink, W. R_ White- side, prop.; Joe O’Brien, mgr.; plays at- tractions. OREGON Astoria—Skating Rink, Glenn L. Mack, mer. Eugene—Winter Garden Skating Rink, Glenn L. Mack, mer. La Grande—Rex Roller Rink, H. Warmholz, prop.; plays attractions. Marshfield—Armory Skating Rink, Glenn L. Mack, mgr. Portland—Oaks Roller Rink, E. H. Bollinger. megr.; plays attractions. Portland—Imperial Skating Rink, C. M. Jef- fries, mgr. PENNSYLVANIA Allentown—Manhattan Skating Rink, Wm. J, Butler, mgr Altoona—Mansion Hall Skating Rink, Ross A. & Wilson W. Sparks, mgrs Bradford—Armory Roller ink, Harold H Keetle, prop Bethlehem—Collosseum Skating Rink, J. L Elliott, mgr. October 26, 1929 57 Chester—Skating Rink, Odd Fellows wr Columbia—State Armory Skating Rink, Chas DeFilippis, mgr.; plays attractions. Connellsville—Roller Skating Rink. Emlenton—Roller Skating Rink, N. R. Brown, mgr.; plays attractions. Erie—Arena Roller Rink, W. A. Swogger, mgr. Frackville—-Frackville Roller Rink, W. O. Lord, prop.; plays attractions. Gettysburg—Natural Spring Park Skating Rink, Fred Murree, megr.; plays attr. Greensburg—Coliseum Skating Rink, James D. Sheridan, mgr. Harrisburg—Willow Garden Skating Rink, F Gremminger, mgr. Hazleton—Hazle Park Skating Rink, Neil Veneroso, mgr.; plays attractions. Indiana—Dreamland Roller Rink. Lock Haven—Brown’s Amusement Hall Skat- ing Rink, Walter Best, mer. McKeesport—Palisades Skating Rink, Jim Mc- Girr, mgr.; plays attractions. Mt. Carmel—Blue Bird Skating Rink, W. O. Lord, mgr.; plays attractions. New Kensington—New Ken Garden Skating Rink, C. V. Park, prop and mgr.; plays attractions. Norristown—Auditorium Skating Rink. Philadelphia—Arena Skating Rink, Herman Meyer, megr.; plays attractions Philadelphia—Adelp ja Roller Skating Rink. Philadelphia—Skating Rink at Germantown ave. & Alleghany sts. Reading—Carsonia Park Skating Rink, Jesse Carey, mer. St. Marys—Roller Skating Rink. Scranton—Armory Skating Rink, —. O’Niell, prop.; S. C. Hadsall, mgr.; plays attractions. Shenandoah—Maher’s Roller Rink, P. J. Maher, mgr.; plays attractions. Somerset—Palace Skating Rink, Chas. Revello, mgr. Washington—Coliseum Skating Rink, C. R. & W. L. DuVall,. mers. Wilkes-Barre—Skating Rink, Souci Park, Joe Rice, mer. RHODE ISLAND Central Falls—American Roller Skating Rink, Morris B. Sholoutz, mgr.; plays attractions. Pawtucket—Skating Rink in Grand Ballroom. Albert E. Holmes, mer. Providence—Skating Rink, Rogers Williams, mer. Woonsocket—Joyland Skating Rink, O. § Fournier, mer. SOUTH DAKOTA Sioux Falls—Radio Roller Rink, Walter Keith, mer. Sans TENNESSEE Chattanooga—Warner Park Skating Rink, F. H. Olmstead, megr.; plays attractions. Knoxville—Sterchi Park Skating Rink, V. E Tryday, mer. Nashville—Musie Hall Skating Rink, Oemig & Ed Mitchell, mers. Pulaski—Log Cabin Skating Rink, A. L. Johnson, owner. TEXAS Amarillo—Radio Roller Rink, Cheatham & Dunlop. mers. Dallas—Gardner Park Roller Rink, Gardner Amusement Co., prop.; D. C. Bell, mgr Ft. Worth—Columbia Skating Palace, Colum- bia Am. Co., prop.; Samuel W. Hellman, mer. Houston—Main Street Auditorium Fine Arts Club Skating Rink, Myron Lowen, mgr Port Arthur—Port Arthur Pleasure Pier Park Rink, Sandford & Erickson, mers. Taylor—Astoria Skating Rink, Frank West- ling, mgr.; plays attractions. Wichita Falls—Lake Wichita , A. B. Miller, mer. UTAH Salt Lake City—Woolley’s Roller Rink, G. R. Woolley, mgr.: plays attractions. WASHINGTON Bellingham—Glide Skating RinF. Everett—Winter Garden Skating Rink. Olympia—Tumwater Roller Rink, w. Schultz, mgr. Seattle—Crystal Roller Rink, Seattle Nafa- torium Co., prop.: G. E. Sherwood, mer. South Tacoma—Imperial Skating Rink. Syekepe—seenterey Skating Rink, R. C. Hub- bard, mg Tacoma—Tacoma Skating Rink, W. H. King. mer. Joe Park Roller WEST VIRGINIA Fairmont—Armory Skating Rink, Assn., props.; age attractions. Huntington—Skating Rink. C H. Williams, mer. Wheeling—State Fair Park Roller Rink, B. M. Ledwith, mgr. WISCONSIN Appleton—Armory Skating Rink, A. B. Sharp, mgr.; plays attractions. Clintonville—Clintonville Roller Rink, Arnold W. Mech, mgr.: plays attractions Janesville—Franklin Gardens Roller Rink, H.- P. Jones, mgr. La Y aaa Roller Rink, Geo, Roellig, Armory Milwaukee—Marigold Gardens Skating Rink, Munch Am. Co., prop.; Aug. Schupkinsky, Jr., mgr.; plays attractions. Milwaukee—Riverview Ballroom Roller Rink, John F. Baumann, mer. Platteville—Coliseum Skating Rink, Day, mgr. Sheboygan—Waldscholeschen Skating Rink. Two Rivers Opera House Skating Rink, Clem Wirtz, megr.;: plays attractions Wavsau—Rothchild’s Park Pavilion Skating Rink, O. E. Owens, mgr. Wisconsin Rapids—Armory Skating Rink, C J. Severance, mgr.; plays attractions. WYOMING Cheyenne—Crystal Roller Rink, C. C. Hawes, mer. Oscar CANADA flamilton, Ont.—Alexandra Roller Academy, Fred J. Hicks, mgr. —o Roller Rink, Geo. F. Lum, Skating st Thomas, Ont.—Granite Rink, W. K. Cam- eron, mer. Toronto, Ont.—Rendezvous Roller Rink. Toronto, Ont.—Ravina Rink in W. Toronto, Smith, mgr. N. P. ; see) 2 eT Ee ee 7 : . Poe. ae aes =a “ae 5 ~ Cm : ett “eh a a iy ; : i se a ar > gh SS ee Be ; Rete Se oe Te SE ; ee a pana! a ae C4. : Dies
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58 October 26, 1929 CIRCUSES AND WILD WEST SHOWS Bardon & Circus, Wm. B. Doss, mgr.: Mich Al G.. Circu John Ringling. owner Br Motorized Circus, R. W. Rogers Hamilton, mers Mail address, 236 t Room 1004. New York, N. Y. Bro Motorized Circus. Sam Dock, airgre Petersburg. Va.: office st.. Reading, Pa G. W. Christy, prop.: Show Alexandria, La ircus E. H. Jones, megr.: airground Little Rock. Ark. Cook Bros.’ Circus, R. L, Atterbury, mgr Dakota City. Neb Darling Dog & Pony Show, Fred D. Darling, mgr 514 B st.. Grand Rapids, Mich Dorsey Bros.’ Motorized Circus, Geo. P. Dor- ey, mer Room 705, 64 E.. Jackson Blvd Chicago, Il Downie Bros.” Motorized Circus, Andrew Downie, prop.: Havre de Grace, Md Drake Bros.’ Circus South Charleston, W. Va., mail address, Davidson Bldg., Charles- ton, W. Va Dutton Circus Attractions. Mrs. James Dut- ton, owner: Sarasota, Fla. Haag. Mighty, Shows, Ernest Haag, megr.: Marianna. Fla Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, John Ringling, owner: Peru, Ind. Honest Bill & Moon Bros.’ Circus, Wm. New- ton, mgr.: 114 E. 13th st., Ada. Okla. Hunt's Motorized Circus, Chas. T. Hunt, mgr.: Pikesville, Md Lamont Bros.’ Show: Salem, Il] Lewis & Zimmerman Quality Circus, Lewis & Zimmerman, mers Mail address, 803 Reynolds Blidg.. Jackson, Mich Miller Bros.’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show, Zack Miller, mgr.: Marland, Okla. O'Neill Bros.’ Show, James B. O'Neill, mer.: Carlyle, Tl Ringling Bros.’ and Barnum & Bailey Com- bined Shows, John Ringling, owner: Sara- sota, Fla : Robbins Bros.’ Circus, Fred Buchanan, mer.: Granger, Ia. Robinson, John, Circus, John Ringling, own- er: Peru, Ind. Russell Bros.’ Shows, C. W. Webb, megr.: Braddyville. Ia Seils-Sterling Circus, Wm. Lindeman, mer.: Plano, Il. Sells-Floto Circus. John Ringling, owner Peru, Ind Snyder’s Circus. Edward E. Snyder, mer.: 2921 French st., Erie, Pa Sparks Circus, John Ringling. owner: Cen- tral City Park. Macon, Ga Schell Bros.’ Circus. George E. Engesser, mer St. Peter. Minn Vanderburg Bros.’ Shows, Frank E. Hall, mer.: 313 Queen st., Whitewater, Wis. CARNIVAL COMPANIES All-American Shows, Nip Butts, mgr.: Law- ton, Okla Anderson-Srader Shows, M. A. Srader, mer.: Red Cloud, Neb Barlow's Big Citv Shows. Harold Barlow, megr.: Granite City, Ill. (Box 16). Billboard WINTER QUARTERS Foley & Burk Shows, E. M. Foley, mgr.: Humboldt Bank Bldg., San Francisco, Calif Gold Medal Shows, Boyd & Sullivan Browning Amusemer Empire Shows, 5 Westminster Place Paterson, N. J Hoffner Amusement Co., 525 W. Division Highland ave., R. 8. Howard, Isler Greater Shows, Louis Isler, mer.: Richard Coleman, Vancouver, - - B..¢ 1827 E. Cambria st., Philadelphia, Pa. Copping. Harry, Shows, Harry Copping. Lachman-Carson Shows, Dave Lachman, mgr Crounse United Shows Levitt-Brown-Huggins Shows: : (Senator Apartments). Drew's World's Standard Shows J. George Loos, H. H. Dreibelbeis, McClellan Shows, J. T. McCellan, mgr.: Fleming, Mad Cody Where Are You Wintering? Kindly give the information on this blank and mail to The Billboard, Cincinnati, Winter-Quarters Name of Show Name of Prop. or Mer. Description of Show Address of Winter | Quarters (Give address of offices here if you have any) Melville-Reiss Shows, Harry G. Melville. mer Mt. Holly road, Charlotte, N. C Michigan Greater Shows Adrian, Mich Monarch Expo. Shows, Mike Ziegler, pres 510 W. 170th st.. New York, N. ¥ Morris & Castle Shows, Morris & Castlr megrs.: Fairgrounds, Shreveport, La Murphy, D. D., Shows, L. M. Brophy, mer Vandeventer ave. & Chouteau st., St. Louly Mo National Expo. Shows, Russell G. Knisely, mer 310 Bowery st.. Akron, O.: offices, 22 Weiner Arcade Bldg Northwestern Shows, F. L. Flack, mgr: 36 E. Woodbridge st., Detroit, Mich Oklahoma Ranch Motorized Shows, J. O Ellis, mgr.: Ringling, Okla. Pacific States-Kline Shows: Seattle, Wash (Senator Apartments) Page. J. J., Expo. Shows, J. J. Page, mer Johnson City, Tenn. (Box 405). Pearson, C. E.. Shows, Capt. C. E. Pearson, mgr Ramsey, lll. (Box 8) Pilbeam Amusement Co., F. E. Pilbeam, mer. 5447 Tireman ave., Detroit, Mich Pine Tree State Am. Co., A. 8. Perham, mer 61 Main st., Orono, Me. Ray's Am. Co Sioux Falls, S. D Redondo Beach Attractions, Inc., H. E. Par- ker, mer Redondo, Wash. Rice-Dorman Shows, George F. Dorman. mer San Antonio, Tex. (Sta. A). Royal American Shows, C. J. Sedimayr. mer Coates House, Kansas City, Mo Rubin & Cherry Shows, Rubin Gruberg, mer Montgomery, Ala Sandy's Shows, Sandy Tamargo. mer Ma!! address, 858 E. 156th st., Bronx, New York City. Savidge Amusement Co., Walter Savidge, mer Wayne, Neb Six, J. Harry, Attractions Bryan, O Smith, Otis L.. Shows: Fairgrounds, Rhine- beck, N > Southern Tier Shows, James E. Strates, mgr Elmira, N. Y. Spencer Shows, Sam E. Spencer mer Brookville, Pa. Stone, W. T.. Shows, W. T. Stone. mer Richmond, Va Strayer Amusement Co,. J. R. Strayer, mer 1920 Lamar blvd., emphis, Tenn Tidwell, T. J.. Shows: Fairgrounds. Sweet water, Tex Wade, W. G.. Shows. W. G. Wade. mer Connersville, Ind Western Amusement Co.. J. W. Western, mer Danville, Va. (Gen. Del) West's World's Wonder Shows. Frank West mer Norfolk. Va. ‘Box 1034) Wolf's Greater Shows. Wm. Wolf. mer 432 Wabasha st.. St. Paul, Minn Wortham's World's Best Shows, Beckmann & Gerety, megrs.: E. St. Louis, Tl Wortham, John T., Shows, John T. Wortham, mgr.: San Bernardino, Calif. MISCELLANEOUS TENT SHOWS Harr Bros.’ Trained Animal & Novelty Show: 206 S. Dodge st.. Bloomfield, Ia Irving Bros." Show: Syracuse, N. Y. Spaun Family Show, Byron Spaun, mer.: Adelphi, O. Poultry Shows CONNECTICUT New Haven—New Haven Arena. New Haven—Stadium at Savin Rock. FLO Jacksonville—Municipal CALIFORNIA Oakland—Poultry Show. Dec. 5-7. COLORADO Yuma—Poultry Show. Dec, 10-12. H. E. Feater, secy. FLORIDA Orlando—Poultry Show Feb. 18-22. Karl Lehman. secy., Box 1470. ILLINOIS Chicago--Coliseum Poultry Show. Dec. 4-6 Theo. Hewes, secy., 2051 Hillside ave., In- dianapolis, Ind Chicago—Natl. S. C. White Leghorn Club. Dec. 4-7. Fred J. Crick, secy., Mt. Kisco, 7 oe INDIANA Indianapolis—Tomlinson Hall Poultry Show. Jan. 10-12. Theo. Hewes, secy., 2051 Hill- side ave Noblesville—Poultry Assn. Jan. 14-18. Fred Hare, secy., R IOWA Davenport—Eastern Iowa Poultry Show. Nov. 27-Dec. 1. H. M. Beaver, secy., 2816 Sheri- dan st Marshalltown—Heart of Iowa Poultry Show. Jan. 2-4. A. F. Hull, secy. Sioux City—Interstate Poultry Assn. Dec. 12-16. R. B. Beckerton, secy. KANSAS Jamestown—Poultry Show. Jan. 2-5. Ben T. Grosse, secy. Minneapolis—Poultry Show. Dec. 4-7. Lew Pickrell, secy. Ness City—Poultry Show. Oct. 25-26. Mrs. T. H. Wierman, pres. Newton—Poultry Show. Dec. 4-7. R. R. Mc- Fadden, secy. Topeka—State Poultry Assn Jan. 6-11. Thomas Owen, % 4 Wichita—Poultry Show. Nov. 11-14. C. E. Fairchild, secy. LOUISIANA New- Orleans—Greater Orleans Poultry Show. Nov. 28-Dec. 1. E. B. Wagstaff, secy. 7523 Plum st.., MAINE Freeport—Poultry Show. Dec. 3-5 Luther G. Cushing, secy. Lewiston—Androscoggin Poultry Show. Nov. 19-21. H. G. Crowley, secy. Portland—State Poultry Show.. Dec. 10-15. Chester T. Adams, secy., 106 Ocean ave. South Berwick—Poultry Show. Nov. 12-14. Ralph Z. Foss, secy. MASSACHUSETTS Athol—Poultry Show. Dec. 18-19. Boston—Poultry Show. Dec. 3l-Jan. 4. Fitchburg—Poultry Show. Jan. 9-11. Greenfield—Poultry Show. Nov. 12-13. MINNESOTA Bemidji—Poultry Show. Dec. 11-14. Minenapolis—State Poultry Show. Jan. 9-12. G. H. Nelson, secy., R. 1, Box 16 A, Rob- binsdale, Minn. Harry Knudsen, NEW HAMPSHIRE Keene—Poultry Show. Chicago—Soldiers’ Stadium. Chicago—Chicago Stadium. New York—Madison Sq. Garden Poultry Show , A nes Bloomington—Me 1 St NORTH DAKOTA . a ee. Grand Forks—All-American Cawrence—Haskell Stadium. W. W. Blain, secy., Com’l Club = ane ns Lexington—Univ. of Ky Cincinnati—Poultry Flint—Stadium at Atwood Park. Clinton—Poultry Show Sapulpa—Poultry Stillwater—Poultry Show. Dec. 2-7. PENNSYLVANIA Uniontown—Poultry & Food Products’ Minneapolis—Memorial Stadium of Univ. of Peter—Gustavus Adolphus College Sta- RHODE ISLAND St. Louis—Stadium and Arena, opp. Forest Park. Pet Stock Assn Westerly—Poultry NEBRASKA SOUT DAKOTA Lincoln—Memorial Stadium, Univ. of Neb. Mitchell—State Coney Island—Stadium New York—Yankee Stadium. New York—Lewissohn Stadium of College of City of New York. New York—Starlicht Park Stadium. NORTH CAROLINA Durham—Duke's Stadium Bowie—Poultry Show. Albans—State Poultry Show. . 155 N. Main st Roanoke—Poultry & Fanciers’ Club OHIO Cincinnati—Nippert Stadium, Univ. of Cin- A. W. Huffman, = Cleveland Heights—Stadium at Portland—Multnomah Civic Stadium. Miiwaukee—Poultry Show. Schastewn—Gtadinn, Philadelphia—Municipal Stadium. TE Alta.—Poultry Show. N. Gibson, secy., Exhn. Offices. Stadiums Antonio—Stadium Ogden—Civic Stadium RG Vv Richmond—Stadium WASHINGTON of Wash. Stadium. WEST VIRGINIA Wheeling— Stadium A University—Denny Stadium at Univ. of Ala Univ. of Wis. Stadium. Ice Rinks Phoenix—Echo Canyon Bowl. Berkeley—Univ. of Calif. Stadium. Hoillywood—Hollywood Bowl. Los Angeles—Municipal Stadium. Palo Alto—Stanford Bowl. Redlands—Redlands Sacramento—Stadium. San Diego—Lotus Bowl. COLORADO Colorado Springs—Colorado College Stadium. Denver—Univ. of Denver Stadium. R Los Angeles—Palais de Glace Skating Rink, Henry Siemer, prop.; Bert Clark, mgr. Francisco San Francisco—San Ice Rink, mgr.; Johnnie Mullens, rodeo megr.; J Ladlow, Bell, secy. CONNECTICUT New Haven—Arena Ice Rink. ILLINOIS Chicago—Chicago Beach Hotel Ice Rink. MASSACHUSETTS Boston—Arena, George V. Brown, mer Springfield—Ice Arena in Coliseum of Eastern States Expo. Bidg.. J. E. Toole, mgr. MICHIGAN Detroit—Olympia Ice Rink MINNESOTA Minneapolis—Arena Ice Rink, L. Z. Wright, megr.; plays attractions MISSOURI Kansas City—Pla-Mor Ice Palace, Wm. F. Grant, pres.; plays attractions. St. Louls—Winter Garden Rink. NEW YORK Brooklyn—Ice Palace, Atlantic & Bedford aves. New York—lIceland Rink, 52d st. & Broad- way; D C. Webb, mer New York—Ice Club, Madison Sq. Garden OHIO Cleveland—Elysium Ice Rink, The Humphrey Co., prop.; H. C. Shannon, mer. ~ OKLAHOMA Tulsa—Ice Rink, Joe O'Brien, mgr. OREGON Portland—Coliseum Ice Rink. PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh—-Duquesne Garden Ice Rink, How- ard Rigby, mgr.; mt attractions. XAS Houston—Polar Wave Ice Palace, Elwyn Car- roll, mgr. San Antonio—San Pedro Park Iceland CANADA Ft. Erie, Ont.—Ice Rink Ft. Frances, Ont.—Arena Ice Rink, H. FE Marr, mgr.: plays attractions Halifax, N. 8.—Arena Ice Rink, J. J. Condon. mer.; plays attractions Hamilton, Ont.—The Arena Rink, H. P Thompson, mgr.; plays attractions Montreal, Que.—-Mt. Royal Arena Rink, Oscar Benoit, mgr.; plays attractions. Perth, Ont.—Perth Ice Rink, Ltd., George S James, owner and megr.; plays attractions Vancouver, B. C rena Ice Rink, Vancouver Arena Co., Ltd., prop.; Frank A. Patrick, megr.; plays attractions. Victoria, B. C.—The Arena Ice Rink, Victoria Arena Co., Ltd., prop.; plays attractions. | Frontier Contests | ARIZONA Plorence—Pinal Punchers’ Parada. Nov. 29- Dec. 1. Elmer W. Coker. TLLINOIS Chicago—Rodeo in Chicago Stadium. Nov. 16-24. Tex Austin. NEW YORK New York—World Series Rodeo in Madison Sq. Garden. Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Allen Branin, “ 4 - : « 5 > : & « - 7 - ‘ = —— . . — . j es ‘i Po Box Barnett & W WwW. 44 EEE eee wa Brisor . mgr Bernardi Greater Shows, Wm. Glick, mgr i addres Fairgrounds, Petersburg, Va Christy Ree = Shows Ridgetown, Ont. ’ H Can Rock, Ark Brodbeck Bros.’ Shows: Kinsley, Kan Gray's All-Canadian Amusements Samuel nt Co W. F. Browning. Gray. mer 465 Burbrook Place, London, mer 910 S. 2ist st.. Salem, Ore Ont., Can Bruce Greater Shows. J. H. Bruce, mer.: Gruberg, Max, Shows, Max Gruberg, mer.: Littleton, N. C 1510 S. 6th st., Philadelphia, Pa oe Michael Buck, megr.: Heinz Bros.’ Shows. Heinz Bros., mgrs.: 1613 Garfield, N. J Broadway, Hannibal, Mo Capital Amusement Co.. T. L. Ryan, mgr.: Heller's Acme Shows, Harry Heller, mer.. St. Paul, Minn. (Box 562) Carr, Lawrence, Shows: 357 mer.: Somerville, Mass. Centanni Greater Shows, M mer.: megr.: 927 Broadway. Newar Cetlin-Wilson Shows, John W Chap- Fairgrounds, Staunton, Va man, Kan Coleman Bros.’ Shows, EE Jones, Johnny J., Expo., Johnny J. Jones, mer.: 170 Grand st.. Mid towr Conn mer.: De Land, Fla Can. (Box 440 saeen Pa E] Reno, Okla Corey Greater Shows, E. S. Corey, mer.: Latlip’s, Capt.. Show, Capt. Latlip. mer.: Johnstow! Pa Box 918) 209 Elm st Charlesto! W. Va mgr.: Laredo, meg! 197 Mark I Enterprise Shows, [i Ma - Warren, Il con, Ga Fairly Shows, Noble C. Fairly, mgr: Ft. McMahon Shows, T. W. McMahon, megr.: Smith, Ark Marysville, Kan (Box 332) Eee. Shows, Mad Cody Flem- Max's Expo. Shows, Max Goldstein, mer.: ing, mgr.: Columbus, Ind. (Box 353). 1053 Dunlop ave.. Forrest Park, Ill. O.. ee ee Sennen nnn el Pipestone—Poultry Show. Jan. 24. R. J. Knutson, secy., 404 S. Anna st. NEBRASKA RIDA @) a--State Poultry Shov Dec. 30-Jan. 4 Stadium : ’ um. at a-iv Awe lO ———e IGAN . Hall Dec l-Jan. 6 Edward Kiel, sec). EE OKLAHOMA MINNESOTA sae : = Assis MISSOURI 4 Cy i ee TEXAS , ee = Nov. 19-21. E. C. Jameson, secy VERMONT St. Dec. 10-13 : L 10 aylie N. W. . '. oad : . WISCONSIN Taylor roads euseen Fond du Lac—Poultry Show. Dec, 12-15 — inost Ut. Geen aeae ee en UTAH — a ee nl a Po eee eee ae er Py a . = : Mak ey ea: Pe ae eee Pe ie eer ES oe ee Sieg sii ep S22 eee aan Pe er, ’ rat Cue OSS
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Billboard Rinks ~ a katers Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnatt. DAN PENCE, writing from Owensboro, Ky: “Have closed our summer rink at Pleasure Park, Evansville, Ind., and have opened for the winter at the Armory here. Had good business for the opening. Will be having some special events soon. Rink No. 2 has opened at Mt. Vernon, Ind., with fair business. The rink is managed by E. C. (Dinty) Moore.” Pence says many of the older skaters ask him about Frank Vernon, who was connected with a rink in Owensboro a few vears ago. Pen ‘e expects to use good skating acts when available. AL ACKERMAN writes ‘from the Hines (lil) Government Hospital, suggesting that skaters and rink people contribute to a fund for a marker for the late E. B. Barnes, who died in Cleveland last spring. He suggests also that the fund be placed harge of Ralph Ware, of the Chicago Skate Company; Jesse Carey, of Reading, P or E. M. Mooar, of Hanover, Pa. Ackerman is enthusiastic for an effort to form a manager's association. FROM HOT SPRINGS, ARK., comes the fllowing from Happy Jack Hogan: “We opened our rink with a wonderful crowd Opening was featured with a half-mile race, which was won by W. A. Strobel. of Sweetwater, Tex. Confetti, noise makers and balloons were given away and every- body seemed to have a wonderful time The rink floor has a skating surface 60 by 130 feet. On the staff are Wil- liam Strobel, floor manager: Ray Phillips, in charge of skate rooms, and Mrs. C. W. Lowe, cashier.” HAROLD H. KEETLE, operator of the New Armory Rink, at Muncie, Ind., has announced the opening of a new rink at Springfield, O., in the Clark County Memorial Hall. The opening occurred October 7 and there was turnaway busi- ness. Keetle is planning for the real old polo games for his Muncie rink this winter. Netting and cages have been received and teams are now practicing. He weuld like to hear from other teams. PALACE GARDEN ROLLER RINK, Cincinnati, presented a novel feature eve- ning on October 12, when Willis Verril, of Cincinnati, and Helen Kane, of Nor- wood, O., were married on the rink floor on the spot where they first met, eight mon‘hs earlier. A local minister per- formed the ceremony and the wedding rOR THE RACES TO BE HELD DURING THE COMING MONTHS YOU SHOULD HAVE Richardson’s New Aluminum Racer The Lighest and Fastest Skate Made Richardson Ball Bearing Skate Co. ESTABLISHED 1884. 3312-18 Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago CALLIOPES National's are the BEST These Managers have switched to National Calliopes Johnny J Jones, Rubin Gruberg, Cc. A. Wortham, Eli Bridge Co There must be a rea- son Ask any promi- no nt Carnival Manager NATIONAL CALLIOPE CORPORATION 816 Bank Street Kansas City, Missour! FOR SALE Wurlitver Band Organ, eset condition. Style 125 Cash price, $400.00. Address BOX D-720, care Aillboard, Cincinnati, O “ CMO” Racing Skates oe a a. 1k me are exceptionally strong, light and speedy. Used and endorsed by the fastest skaters. THERE IS A REASON. CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO. 4427 W. Lake Street. CHICAGO, ILL. march was played on the rink organ. William Witherspoon, owner of the rink, presented the coup’e with a number of gifts on behalf of several concerns. There was a maid of honor, best man and other attendants, all on roller skates. HAPPY LOU PHILLIPS, JR., on a roller-skate trip from Coast to Coast, in a brief note from Amarillo, Tex., says he has been in 14 States, has keys to seven cities and has skated 2,698 miles He will be glad to hear from any who write him. RALPH YATES is operating a combined skating rink and dance hall in his new building in Manchester, O., and reports business very ante THE EL REY SISTERS played the Fall Fair and Festival at Hillsboro, O., last week, the act going over strong FRANK AND LILLIAN VERNON have been offered several rink engagements fcr the coming season and will accept them. This team gives an unusually clever exhibition. The Vernons have been appearing for some years at leading rinks and in vaudeville. RESULTS OF RACES at Coney Island Park, Coney Island, N. Y., October 12, as reported by Art Launav: 1-—One-mile of lack of heating. Launay will take over the management of the Broadway Rink, Brooklyn. He says he expects to open shortly. EDGAR BAXTER was the winner of the marathon race held in Brooklyn, N. Y., October 12, covering the distance from Sheepshead to the Brooklyn Rink in 24:13, breaking all street records. Last year’s record, made by Gillespie, was 27:16. Pete Nelson came in second in 25 minutes; Max Luffglass, third, in 26:14; Robert Schmidt, fourth, 26:19, and Robert Johnson, fifth, 26:21. WHILE THE VERNONS, Frank and Liliian, were on a visit in Kentucky re- cently the bursting of a water main in the basement of their home caused the loss of 568 pairs of fiber-wheel skates in storare. Vernon says some of the fiber wheels, after long soaking, expanded and took on the appearance of golf balls. “The loss is regrettable,” says Vernon, “but it was uNnavoidable.” IN ADDITION to a dance pavilion, Leon, Ia., now has a skating rink, the Fairway Pavilion. It is one mile north of Leon and is under the management of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Zink. The dance pavilion is managed by Darrah and Scott, of Leon. ladieg’ race, won by Elizabeth Lyna: sec- ’ ond. Reta Rivzo third. Grace Ryan: THE MUNICIPAL RINK, on Sioux time, 4 minutes, 33 seconds. 2—Half- River. Watertown. S. D., is being im- mile novice race, won by J. Murphy, of Proved and enlarged . Corey Island: time, 2:18 —One mi'e 5 aaa er ila class B, won by T. Reeves: time. 4:33 THE ARMORY RINK. Chi'licothe, O., This rink closed October 20 on account opened recently for the winter season. ~ j CCU J | Out in the Open By W. D. VAN VOLKENBERG (Communications to 1560 Broadway, New York) —I =... SPECULATION IS RIFE regarding the plans of John Ringling since merging the interests of the American Circus Cor- poration under his managerial wing. The bazoo-blowers along the Big Street of Streets are working overtime, prophe- sying what is going to transpire. Re- ports are now prevalent that Mr. Ring- ling will in 1930 winter his various Cir- cuses in Sarasota. But this. of course, lacks official confirmation. Nevertheless, Sarasota would be a logical location as a winter base for the greatest amalgama- tion of circuses that has ever been ac- complished in the annals of circusdom by one lone individual! Some credence, therefore, is given to the report for this reason: John Ringling and the Ringling interests have been largely instrumental in putting Sarasota on the map, as it were. That this town will be put further on the map is obvious if the recently acquired circuses of the corporation are wintered there. It would be an invalu- able asset for Sarasota, which could boast of being the greatest circus winter quarters in the world! Thousands of winter tourists would be attracted there annually. Besides being a good revenue producer for the hotels and restaurants, the winter quarters would derive a worth-while intake from their pay gate. Another commendable feature: Perform- ers would be able to establish their own exclusive colony, something they have lacked in the past. While this report may only be a pipe dream in popular parlance, the t:rowing ones are wise to the fact that John Ringling, the greatest circus man and showman of this genera- tion, has some surprises up his sleeve that will be pulled ere long. MAX GRUBERG has had a number of surprises handed him in his meteoric career as a carnival entrepreneur, but this one takes the palm: He contracted for the midway of a certain Virginia L pumpkin fair, but before playing this date was sagacious enough to visit the fair in question. The secretary was elated to know that the Famous Gruberg Shows were going to play his midway. Max was pleased with the wonderful op- portunity that was accorded him and asked the secretary what free acts, fire- works and bands would hold forth dur- ing the memorable week, whereupon the affable secretary replied. “None.” Max almost succumbed to the “heebyjeebies”. The secretary informed him further that he considered his show strong enough to take the place of the free acts, fireworks and bands, but Max thought otherwise and canceled the date. THE MERRY-GO-ROUND on a certain carnival grossed $62 on the week while playing a still date. While playing a Pennsylvania fair date $72 was grossed on the week. DENNY CURTISS is bubbling over with enthusiasm regarding the propi- tious outlook for indoor circuses this season. He has contracted to put on the Shrine Circus at St. Paul, also similar event for the Minneapolis Zura Shrine, in addition to Des Moines and other spots now pending. He will be asso- ciated with John Robinson in connection with the Cincinnati Shrine Circus week of February 25, which will be followed by Louisville, Columbus and other cities. FRANK WIRTH states he presented the Walter L. Main Circus as a grand- stand attraction at the New York State Fair some years ago and its clicking pos- sibilities were so weak that he never tried to repeat the performance. CAPT. JACK HOOVER. one of the highest divers in the business, performed the unusual when his wife, Ray Rich- ards, struck the side of the tank while taking off from the 75-foot pedestal at Brockton Fair. He not only rescued his wife, but immediately afterward October 26, 1929 59 mounted the ladders to the dizzy height of 110 feet and did his own intrepid dive without flinching. Performers and pub- lic alike admired the undaunted nerve of the “Captain”, who drew a big hand. JOHN C. JACKEL, New York outdoor booking agent. optimistically exclaims: “The fair season has been an outstand- ing sucess with this office. All acts con- tracted appeared 100 per cent, which in- cludes acts furnished the Toronto Ex- hibition and the Danbury Fair. Some of the acts we have booked with gratifying success include Fred DoBell, who played 17 weeks out of this office; the Diving Gordons. 10 weeks—would have had more, but contracted very late; the Hellkvists, who have been under my di- rection 17 years, played 15 weeks, and many more acts, who have had a good season’s route. Our park season has been good and for the season closed booked the attractions at the following parks: “Island Park, Portsmuoth; Rocky Point, Providence, R. I. Sunnyside Beach, Toronto; Neptune Beach, Niagara Falls.” . Dapper John winds up by stating he has contracted a number of indoor events starting October 21 at Providence. with Somerville, Mass., and other spots ta follow.” LOU AND IRENE DELMORE, of Sells- Floto Circus Side Show, will soon be ensconced in their cozy apartment on West 45th Street, Manhattan, where Mrs Delmore promises to outdo herself along domestic science lines. AL (BLACKIE) LAMB finds it impos- sible to resist the lune of wanderlust and on October 9 cast the dust of the Rialto from his itchy pedals in favor of Colombo, Ceylon, for a six months’ trip. He took with him a large cargo of rides and organs for distribution and expects to conclude his extensive jaunt at Alexandria, Egypt, in time to be back in New York for Easter. EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION, Springfield. Mass., which has tried every- thing in the way of amusements, evolved an original stunt this year when it dis- connected the organ from the merry-go- round. The blatant music from the hurdy-gurdy was too monotonous, it is claimed CLIFF BAMMEL’S summer home at Lake, Orion, Mich., “near Canada”, was a popular rendezvous this season. “The United States is slowly annexing Canada, bottle by bottle,” Cliff smilingly ex- claimed. For the coming winter he ex- pects to hibernate around New York and may embark in the oil business pending the opening of the 1930 circus season. (Cliff is anxious to hear from Stanley Dawson.) DURING THE BROCKTON Fair New York concessionaires went to Danbury (Conn.) and purchased all the concession space. When the Brockton concession- aires arrived in Danbury what a sur- prised bunch they were. GEORGE DINNIE MOORE, big-shot concession agent, infoes that the York Fair was a red one, and among the boys who replenished their winter bank roll at this fair were Dapper Mike Sheppard. formerly of Conklin & Garrett Show; Dan (Beau Brummel) Herbert. Buddies McGuire, Bob Martin, Big Ben Bentley, Harry Kahn, Little Hymie. Roxie and the Welchman. Most of the aforementioned played the Frederick (Md.) Fair. “BUSINESS MUST BE good around the lots in New York,” ejaculated J. J (Emergency) Kelly with a rhetorical ges ture, “when the merchandise wheels on a certain show playing the Bronx grossed $11,000 within five days.” REPORTS ARE CURRENT that Wil- liam Glick is considering the advisability of motorizing the Bernardi Greater Shows next season. DAVE ENDY, general agent of the Johnny E. Wallace Shows, is resting in Pottstown, Pa. MLLE. MILO, premiere danseuse and human paradox, better known as Mile Rosette, is playing Oklahoma with Doc Hartwick’s Circus Side Show. She ex- pects to winter in New York. PARAMOUNT BUILDING, inc., New York. made settlement with George Dear when the latter was infvred in that building last spring. Isaac Weitz was attorney for the plaintiff. HOWARD. lobster boy, and Jack Huber, armless wonder, who were with Murray Kraut’s Rockaway Beach Side Show last season, are now on the Johnny J. Jones Exposition. BILLY WALSH, special representative, one day ahead of Sells-Floto Circus, is New York bound. HARRY LESTER, late of London, Eng.. is in the States for the purpose of im- porting an indoor circus. ~ Cm : : Genes ( ; ae , po a | . “J . a4 / Ss ee _ : SS ee ws, po oy a } 7 (ee oe i Atal f | A cee te ‘.. - see oll Fe X é cS ——
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October 26, 1929 = Billboard iL uN Conducted by CHAS. WIRTH—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. If J aT eee Show Closing Oct. 2 The Silvan-Drew Circus will close a Highly successful season of 28 weeks at Lynnhaven, Va., October 26. The sea- son’s itinerary has covered nine States with a total mileage of more than 5,000 miles. As yet Manager Al F, Wheeler has not announced his plans for 1930, but it is understood that this show will be greatly enlarged and improved for its next season’s tour. Orrin Davenport, Jr., Recovers From Injuries Orrin Davenport, Jr., has fully re- covered from injuries received last spring while riding in the Davenport act at Madison Square Garden. At present he is resting with his grandmother in Chi- eago and will rejoin his father’s act at the close of the circus season. R.-B. No. 1 Car Closes at Miami MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 19—The No. 1 ad- vance car of the Ringling-Barnum Circus closed October 8 in this city and the fol- lowing members departed to their re- spective destinations: Walter Gelby, car manager, to Cleveland: Edward Sears, press agent, Lancaster, Pa.; Harry Audett Boston; Torn O’Connors, boss billposter. Philadelphia; George A. Ash, Boston; Raymond Clough, Milwaukee; Leonard Stevens, Rochester: William Tostevin, Chicago; Glen Manderscheid, Sheldon, TIa.; Joseph Ennis, Sr., Washington, D. C.: G. Riley, New York; Raymond Baird, Milton, Fla.; Harry Nugent, St. Louis; Robert Tenkham, New Bedford, Mass.; Leo Stears, Manchester, N. H; George Fllis, Kansas City; G. Driscoll, Provi- dence; A. W. Jackson, Leavenworth, Kan: John Williams, Rochester, Minn.; George O'Connor, Bowling Green, Ky.; Clifford Loughey, Dayton; Mat and Charles Smith, Columbus, O.; William Kitchen, porter, Bowling Green, Ky.; Arthur Outten steward, Washington. Lewis & Zimmerman Close Outdoor Season JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 19.—The Lewis & Zimmerman Circus, which played under auspices of the Police De- partment here this week, closed its out- door season with this engagement. The season was very satisfactory. The out- fit will be shipped to winter quarters and reorganized for the indoor dates, which have been booked under auspices. Practically all the acts which opened the season are still with it and are booked for the winter dates. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis visited the show for two days. George Atkinson has left for a visit and rest to his home in Detroit. The show will reopen in three weeks George Hubert Hurt; Struck by Bandit PINE BLUFF, Ark., Oct. 19.—George Hubert, advance ticket agent of the Sparks Circus, which played this city, was knocked down and suffered a broken jaw last Saturday night when he re- sisted the attempts of a bandit to rob him on his way from the lot to the street-car line. Hubert carried a bag containing some unused tickets, and the rowdy evidently thought the agent was carrying admission money. When he could not get the bag, he hit Hubert. Hubert’s condition is said to be serious. Schell Show in California The Schell Bros.’ Circus has had good business the last two weeks in Califor- nia, writes G. Edward Mathews. Making the move from Garberville to Fort Bragg, Calif., via Cloverdale, a 219-mile jump over the mountains, was the worst ever experienced by the show. The brakes on the elephant truck gave way and sent the truck and elephant into a gully, injuring the pachyderm so that it could not parade for two weeks. The show lost its pet menage horse, Rabbit, at Bandon, Ore. The horse slipped on the mountain curves and in some way got the halter rope around its neck and choked to death. A tent firm is now busy on a 90-foot round top with five middles, a menagerie with three middles and side show with two middles. Tom Atkinson recently joined with his pit show and is doing fair. A new number, the Rainbow Globe, was intro- duced at Winters, Calif., and Jack Miller is scoring with his deep baritone voice. C. V. Crawford is doing nicely with con- cessions. Ed Oates is the boss canvas- man (ircus and Side § how | Sam Dill’s Car Stolen Sam B. Dill, while driving with Mrs. Dill from Toledo, O., to Tennessee, stopped in Covington, Ky., for some lunch. He parked his nice car around the corner from the restaurant. When he went back to get it, the machine was gone. Inside the car was about $1,000 worth of clothing and trinkets belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Dill. As luck would have it, they had packed away their best duds and were wearing o'd clothes on the driving trip. As a result of this occurrence, Mrs. Dill returned to Toledo to get herself a new wardrobe, while Sam went south by train, Sanderson Quits Trouping FITCHBURG, Mass., Oct. 19.—R. L. Sanderson, known in the circus world as the “King of the Calliope”, has de- cided to give up the road and has ac- cepted a position with the American Tissue Mills of Holyoke, Mass., in the advertising department. BARNETT BROS, CIRCUS BAND, of Lillian Thelma ——— which Homer F. Lee is the director. Alton is prima donna. P Robbins No. 2 Car Closes at De Soto KANSAS CITY, Oct. 19.—The adver- tising car No. 2, of the Robbins Bros.’ Circus, closed October 10 at De Soto, Mo. On board the car at the closing were Frank R. Ballenger, manager; Ed C. Reid, special agent; Joe H. Nicholas, banner squarer; Mike Fagan, boss billposter; William Albers, Ray Huffman, Carl Ber- ine, William Dawson, Frank Ray, Charles R. Coleman, billposters; Tom McCluskey, lithographer; Alfred Granger and Ray Long, bannermen, Shorty Flemm Grateful CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Shorty Flemm is back in Chicago after a most successful season of fairs, his last date being the Dairy Cattle Congress at Waterloo, Ia. Friends of this likable clown will be sorry to learn that Shorty has had a double bereavement. Only a few weeks ago a brother died, and while he was playing the Waterloo, Ia., date he re- ceived word that his mother had passed away in Columbus, O. Flemm informed The Billboard that all of the acts on the bill with him at Waterloo expressed heartfelt sympathy for him and sent beautiful floral trib- utes to Columbus. A beautiful floral offering also was sent by the Barnes- Carruthers office. “Please thank them all for me,” says Shorty. “I can’t see them all to thank them personally, but I want them to know that their kindness and thoughtfulness is appreciated.” Sells-Floto Club Gives Farewell Dinner PADUCAH, Ky., Oct. 19.—Since the lo- cal engagement of the Sells-Floto Circus on Monday marked the closing of that organization’s season, the banquet room of the Hotel Irvin Cobb was the scene Sunday night of the farewell dinner giv- en by the Clowns’ Club. A few more than 100 guests were seated at the long tables, the master of ceremonies, Tom Mix, presiding at the center table, with Zack Terrell and guests of honor beside him. Seated nearby were the club guests, including Karl K. Knecht and Leland C. White, CFA: Fred Warrell, William B. Reynolds and J. D. Newman, of the Floto Show. After the final courses came speeches and an amusing impromptu vaudeville show. Herbert (Slats) Beeson officiated as manager, “Poodles” Hanneford intro- duced the speakers in very witty speech- es, Tom Mix was at his best as m. c,. and Mr. Knecht spoke words of greeting and good wishes from the Circus Fans’ Assn. Manager Terrell was cheered. The en- tertainers were Chester Barnett, Joe Gould, Jack King, Arthur Borella, Louis Arley and Red Sleeter, the Club Quartet and the International Three. Music was by the hotel orchestra. Gracie Hanne- ford and Ernie Clarke were the flower girls. Mike Fagen Back Home SHELBYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 19. — Mike Fagen has closed with the Robbins Bros.’ Circus advertising car as boss billposter and returned to his home here for the winter. Plans Readying For 101 in N, Y. NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—When the 101 Ranch Show opens at the Coliseum, ‘tn the Bronx, November 20, for a 12-day en- gagement, it will mark the first appear- ance of a Wild West show ever to play indoors in this section of the metrop- olis. On the opening night, 648 boxes will be wuctioned off by the Big Brothers and Sisters, Catholic organization, under whose auspices the show is appearing. The Coliseum has a seating capacity of 11,000, The program for the local engagement will contain special added features. Jack Hoxie will undoubtedly prove a popular drawing card. R. M. Harvey, general agent, and his advance staff are expect- ed soon, and the town will be billed ex- tensively. Sunday performances will be given. The Ringling-Barnum Circus, which opened the new Coliseum March 21, in- augurated the Sabbath performances. Notes From Venice Tom Plank, of Venice, Calif.. writes that he is taking some acts for the Fanchon & Marco fair booking depart- ment, of which he is manager, to Tomb- stone, Ariz, for the.“Helldarado”, which will be held on the streets October 24- 27, using a bird cage show, which is a girl show same as they used to have 40 years ago, using nine girls and three men. A medicine show, with Willard Beason as the doctor, using four colored performers and himself to work as clown cowboy. He will then have two clown bands on the Venice Pier, one for the fun house and one for bally on the pier for Halloween eve. He will also take a full bill of acts to Phoenix, Ariz., State Fair, which opens November 11 for seven days. Lela Plank has been working a pic- ture in RKO Studio in the Venice Ball- room on the Venice Pier, which will be called The Dance, starring Olive Bord- man and Arthur Lake. Jack McAffee was boss usher at the Grocho Wild West that was held in Hollywocd, Calif., October 11-13. Jack hendled the crowds with ease with his assistants. Martinho Lowande, Jr., has a comedy riding act and has been playing fairs and celebrations on the West Coast this summer, urine seven people. four girls and three men. This is a very good act and never fails to’please. Opening with four horses and two carrying teams; then seven people fork to one horse, finishing with a fast finishing horse with jumpups from the ground. The Pina Troupe that was with the Christy Bros.’ Circus this season left the show in Virginia and drove home in a truck and will play indoor circuses and vaudeville this winter on the Coast. Chicago Briefs CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Fred Wagner, of the 101 Ranch Show, has concluded his season and is back here. Last week Fred “went highbrow” and attended the first night of the new Chicago Dramatic League season. P. N. Branson, general agent of the Robbins Bros.’ Circus, was a business visitor here for a short time last week. Frank Braden, former circus press agent, is headed east from the Coast with the Philippine Siamese Twins. Frank Ballenger has concluded his circus season and a few days ago passed thru bere on his way to his home in London, O. Arthur Hopper, corporation general agent, spent several days here last week. RETEST oe a ene ee =. .ee ae ne ee a eee Rie he ae ae } o i rare : . , * % . x . - : AX siti ' : \ ‘ a rn LT - a i 5 : pips s : i. ieee Po Par ae : 5 2, > 3 ae * . x jee Crs =. 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With the Circus Fans By JOHN R. SHEPARD 609 Fulton St., Chicago Secretary C. F. A. STATE CHAIRMAN JAMES V. CHLOU- PEK, of Oakland, Calif., visited the Schell Bros.’ Circus at Sebastopol, Calif. He re- ports having a wonderful time. PAST PRESIDENT CLINT E. BEERY paid a visit to Baraboo, Wis., the first week in October. While there he visited many prominent citizens and several cir- cus people. One of the pleasant incidents which he experienced was a visit to the home of Mrs. Al. Ringling. Mrs. Ring- ling related to him several anecdotes concerning the early struggles of the Ringling Brothers, when they were op- erating a small overland outfit. KARL K. KNECHT, editor of White Tops, and wife were in Paducah, Ky., for the close of the Sel!s-Floto season. They were guests of “Pcodles” Hanneford at the Puff Club banquet, held in the Irwin Cobb Hotel, Sunday evening, October 13. R. PERCEVAL, showman, of Capetown, Africa, writes that he received several inquiries regarding the Circus Fans’ As- sociation from both England and Africa. CHARLES LAUTERBACH, JR., of Petersburg, Va., attended the Virginia State Fair at Richmond as a guest of the fair management. He also visited the John Robinson Circus, and reports having a fine visit with Manager Adkins and General Agent Hopper. Cc. F. A. DIRECTOR, William T. Shook, of Frederick, Md., had a fine visit with the Riding Rooneys, on the Lewis & Zimmerman Circus, when that show exhibited in Hagerstown. Mr. and Mrs. Shook have not missed a single show that was within several hundred miles of their home this season. STATE SECRETARY EDWARD H. FRYE, of Owatonna. Minn., gave a dinner party to some of the Fans of his State Oc- tober 20. FRANK W. PLANE, of the Kewanee Boiler Company, Chicago office, was in attendance at the Davenport Top luncheon October 16. Mr. Plane has spent half of his life in foreign coun- tries, and was in Africa for more than 12 years. He told stories of game hunting in the African jungles which were ex- ceedingly interesting. Buffalo Bill Museum Is To Have Showroom CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Mary Jester Allen, niece of Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), has been in Chicago for the past two weeks for the purpose of getting under way & movement to gather together show material pertaining to Buffalo Bill. Miss Allen states that a room of the Buffalo Bill museum at Cody, Wyo., is to be set aside as a showroom in which relics and material of various sorts pertaining to the old Buffalo Bill Show will be dis- played. It is planned to dedicate this Toom some time next summer. Miss Allen is starting a campaign to gather relics and get in touch with former friends of the colonel, and she would be pleased to hear from any one who is interested, and to receive posters, old programs, etc. Miss Allen may be addressed care The Billboard, Chicago. Pensacola Getting — Share of Circuses PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 17—Keen in- terest is being manifested in the coming of the Christy Bros.’ Circus tomorrow With the Sparks Circus coming in on the following Tuesday. As the John Robinson Circus was in here September 5 there is quite some discussion about whether this city can give adequate sup- Port to three big shows in such close Proximity. The city and country routes are ablaze with the billing from the two shows, John T. Warren, general press agent of the Christy Show, has been here for the past 10 days doing the newspaper broadcasting for this organization. One of the outcomes of the visit of the three circuses resulted in the city commissioners raising the circus license from $200 to $250. No charge was made for street parades. “This ordinance was passed at yesterday's meeting of the commissioners. Billboard All the Show World Knows “WALTER”. WALTER F. DRIVER, Pres. Driver Brothers, Inc. 500-506 So. Green St., Chicago, Illinois PHONES—PRIVATE EXCHANGE TO ALL DEPARTMENTS—Monrece 0400. SHOW TENTS PICTORIAL BANNERS No disappointments when you do besizess with DRIVER BROTHERS, Inc. Made in Chicago—But Raised All Over the World. Monroe 6183. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY 701 N. SANGAMON STREET, TENTS CREDIT PLAN Makes this possible. Write for new Catalog. United States Tent & Awning Co. EOWARD R. LITSINGER, Pres. OUR EASY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Healy and Powells Framing Big Wire Act JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 19—A flash wire act is soon to be offered to vaudeville, it is reliably understood, as plans have been completed for a consoli- dation of Healy and Healy with the Powell Family, which will result in a wire act of six or seven people. The Powell Fam- ily was one of the feature acts here at the Appalachian District Fair, and during the week Healy and Healy arrived to take part in the Lewis & Zimmerman Circus, presented October 17-19. While here the details were worked out and it is planned to start rehearsals about the first of the month, when both acts will have com- pleted their outdoor bookings. Jones Leaves Robbins Show CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Buck Jones has left the Robbins Bros.’ Circus and at last reports was at a Texas rodeo. Witb him when he left Fred Buchanan's out- fit he took his private car and 15 head of stock. What his plans are has not been disclosed. The Robbins Show is still putting on its Wild West feature and apparently isn’t worrying over Buck’s absence. Buck is understood to be appearing at the rodeo, using a Hollywood gag. Separate Show for Mix CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Plans are reported being laid by John Ringling to send Tom Mix out next season with a big Wild West show. The Mix outfit, so it is said, will be used as opposition to the 101 Ranch Show. St. Louis Notes ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19—James (Jimmie) Wood, owner of the Camel Bros.’ Circus, is at present visiting with friends and relatives here. Mr. Wood closed his show in Henry, Neb., 10 days ago and trucked it to Anderson, Ind., where he has his paraphernalia and stock stored for the winter. During a visit to The Billboard office on Thursday, Mr. Wood advised that his trucks made the drive in 72 hours. The show will open on or about May 1in Northern Kentucky on 10 trucks and with four cages Roy Barrett passed thru here Wednes- day, having closed with the Sells-Floto Circus last Saturday. He was en route to Manhattan, Kan., where he will join the Ray Bros.’ Circus. Ringling-Barnum Circus Undoubtedly when these lines are read the season of 1929 will be a matter of history. This is being written from Atlanta and every one is busy making arrangements for the close. Clyde In- galls informs that he is to take the first boat out of New York for London, the town where he usually winters. The Puccini Troupe is going to Chicago. Merle Evans expects to stay in Sarasota, and Mrs. Evans is on her way back from England at this moment. Trixie Evans is impatiently awaiting the return of Mrs. Evans. At Durham we were visited by our friend, Mr. Dunn, of Winston-Salem. At Charlotte Ernest Latimore spent the day with us. We recently saw him at Los Angeles. Johnny Carson was sum- moned to Chester, Pa., upon the receipt of the news that his father was dying. Johnny made it home just before his father, D. D. Carson, passed away. Her- bert Weaver recently received news that his sister, Mrs. McDermott, had passed away at Batavia, Ill. Jack Lylye spent the day with his many friends, including Cy Cleveland, at Columbia, S. C. And who do you think was waiting for us at Greenville when we arrived last Sun- day but the world-toured Sid Markham. Mrs. Kenneth Clarke made a hurried trip recently to visit her husband at Danville, Va. Stella, of the side show, wants it known that she is also air- minded and has made many flights recently. Stella expects to spend the winter at Philadelphia. Ray Marlowe visited Mrs. Marlowe dur- ing the week just passed. Francis Xavier McStay made a hurried visit to his relatives at Savannah, Ga. Lew Woodruff was very busy entertaining his “in-laws” at Atlanta. John Hausner and son, William, expect to spend a few days at Sarasota and then take the boat for Baltimore en route to their home at Timonium. Eddie Gallagher expects to go back to New York and start a “hoof- ing” school. Mr. Enloe, manager State Theater at Raleigh, gave a special performance for members of the show when it played the town. Pete Schmit, of the band, is now a papa. He just received a wire from Sarasota that Miss Smith was bern last week. Wife and daughter doing fine. At Atlanta we were visited by Walter Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, Joe Billups, Charles Jordan, William Horton, Tony Ballenger, Dan De Baugh, George Meighan and Harry (Bozo) Bell. Clyde Ingalls now has two youngsters awaiting his return to his home in England. The youngest is about eight months old. Frank Deter expects to drive with his car from Sarasota to Worcester, Mass., after the close. Mrs. Ira Watts is on her way, driving from New York to join her husband, Ira, for the winter. Mrs. Lew Woodruff drove from New Haven to the Woodruffs’ winter home at Orlando, and is awaiting her husband when the show closes. Russell Heath has his sleeper en- gaged for Elyria, O., where he will spend the winter with his mother. Plummer is not going to Huron, but expects to retain his privileges as a Floridian at Sarascta. Wilbur Weirick exvects to spend the winter at Tampa. He doesn’t know definitely what he is going to do until he hears from Happy Belisle and Punk Ewing. Tcld me that he expects to start a novelty wood shop. Al Downs and Mrs. May Downs, sister-in-law of Frank Mc- Intyre, and Frank's brother, were on hand at Atlanta. Did hear that Herman Joseph and Frank Gilmore were framing an act for the winter, but haven't heard much about it lately. The Hart Brothers and Frank McStay have been in rehearsal for months for their winter offering. Eduarde Polidor and company, which means Dookie, Whiksy and Ching Foo, his three Mexican Chihuahua dogs, have put the finishing touches on a mighty clever act for a winter offering. Polidor expects to open in Cuba quite soon. Bluch Landolf expects to go to Mexico with the Leitzel-Cadona Show. Bluch wants it known that his name is spelled Landolf. STANLEY F. DAWSON. October 26, 1929 61 Valdo Is Reported To Succeed Ledgett CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—It is reported that Pat Valdo will be equestrian director of the Selis-Floto Circus next season, suc- ceeding Fred Ledgett, who has held the post for many years. Whether Ledgett will be transferred to another show is not known, Party for Mrs. Davenport CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Mrs. John Daven- port, of the famous Davenport family of circus performers, was tendered a birthday party Thursday at her home here in honor of her 75th birthday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hamilton, who were celebrating their llth wedding anniversary; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coyle, Mr. and Mrs. DeLiberto (Mrs. Deliberto is the granddaughter of Mrs. Davenport), May Davenport and Orrin Davenport, Jr. WHEN THE’ RINGLING-BARNUM Cir cus played Chattanooga, Tenn., home of Mrs. C. W. Sells and Jack Howe, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. McCool entertained at a din- ner party at their home on Missionary Ridge Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sells, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradna, Mrs. Allie Webb and Mr. Dillion. Howe’s wife joined in Chat- tanooga and appears in the spec. and statue numbers. 50 Years’ Reputation Back of Every Tent GOSS canvas Carnival Tents Send for Catalog and Second-Hand List J. C. GOSS CO. DETROIT, MICH. WANTED—USED BLEACHER or CIRCUS SEATS Must be in good condition, which can be put up and taken down quickly. Capacity, 1,600 to 2,000 people. Ready cash for a bargain. Ap- ply to J. W. 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62 October 26, 1929 Under the Marquee TOMMY PROWE, old-time circus man, is sojourning in Chicago. ALBERT GASTON, veteran clown, ob- sérved his 78th birthday anniversary Oc- tober 20 and says he is feeling fine HUNT’S MOTORIZED CIRCUS, man- aged by Charles T. Hunt, closed the sea son at Sykesville, Md., October 21. SKY J. HARRIS is once more turnil out artistic signs for the various shows that play the Coliseum, Chicago. A CORRESPONDENT writes that the Pluto-Coleman Show, which is at Oneida Tenn., is to be sold by the court and re- ceiver, William York, at an early date. LAURA LAROW, who was with the Christy Bros.’ Circus, informs that she is now with her mother on the Barnett Bros.” Circus. JOSIE DE MOTT ROBINSON, former noted bareback rider, had a very pleas- ant visit with friends when the John Robinson Circus was in Richmond, Va. THOMAS FRANCIS HEENEY, veteran agent, after a season ahead of the Al G. Barnes Circus, visited San Fran- cisco a few dtys ago. CHARLES DAVIS, billposter, is still in the American Theatrical Hospital, Chi- cago, where he has been confined for 15 weeks, suffering from ulcers and vari- cose veins. J. C. ADMIRE and Henry L. Deane, contracting agents for the Gentry Bros.’ Circus, are still out and it looks like a long season for them. They are now in their 34th week. WILLIAM BARTLETT REYNOLDS, one of the press agents of the Sells-Floto Circus the past season, will spend a few weeks’ vacation at his place in Derry Viliage, N. H. IT WOULD NOT BE SURPRISING if that reported 115-truck show of Sam Dill’s turns out to be three separate shows. BOB HICKEY is back in Chicago, and, along with the rest of the former cor peration men, is wondering what it’s gonna be next season. J. P. (SHORTY) RILEY, of the Sells- Floto Circus, will be in Wichita, Kan., for the winter. Joe Monnello and Whitey Ted Cooney, of the Robbins Bros.’ Circus, recently visited the Floto Show. BLACK DIAMOND, Al. G. Barnes’ Circus elephant, was executed at Kenedy, Tex., October 16, by a firing squad. The beast recently killed a spectator and injured its trainer. JUDGE THOMAS C. T. CRAIN, of Rich- field Springs, N. Y., well known to circus folk, is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the office of district attorney of New York County. CHARLES PRITCHARD, trainer, with the Al G. Barnes Circus, was injured at Corsicana, Tex., by the elephant, Black Diamond. His arm was broken and he was believed to have been injured in- ternally. R. W. FINNEY, manager of the Eu- genie Troupe with the Ringling-Barnum Circus, left North Adams, Mass., his home town, after being operated on in a New York hospital, to join the troupe and arrange for next season. HERMAN (PEP) BOYER, recently with the John Robinson Circus, writes from Sikeston, Mo., that he is in the emer- gency hospital in that city with a broken leg received in making a parachute drop. He would like to hear from friends. THE NEWLY ELECTED Municipal Judge of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Shelby F. Ishler, who was with John Griffin's band last season, renewed acquaintances with Jack Bell and band on the 101 Ranch Show in Jacksonville. THE LIAZEED DEMNATI TROUPE of 11 people will close their fair season at Shreveport, La., November 11 and opeu for RKO at Columbus, O., November 16, booked by the Agency. Harry Weber-Simon Billboard KARL L. KING, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., former circus bandmaster, who was honored by being chosen sole judge of the Texas State Fair Band Con- test at Dallas. WIRTH’S CIRCUS was in Perth (West Australia) week of September 2, and proved formidable opposition to all other classes of entertainment. It is the big- gest circus aggregation in that country, and has some excellent attractions. Wirth’s are at present appearing on the site of the Perth White City, formerly devoted to carnival attractions. CHARLES BERNARD writes that he received many replies to his recent ad- vertisement in The Billboard. Last week he shipped one lot cf circus photo repro- ductions to Capetown, South Africa; two to points in England and one to Greenock, Scotland. ARTHUR BURSON, who was injured while with the Gentry Bros.’ Circus this season and taken to the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, O., left that in- stitution October 15 and went to his home in Texas for a long rest. He wants to thank friends for their cards, letters and presents. THE FIVE FEARLESS FLYERS, on their return from the Coast, where they worked in Buddy Rogers’ film production, Half Way to Heaven, appeared at the Thearle-Duffield Last Days of Pompeii in Kansas City, aus- pices of the Shrine, October 9 to 19. They will go from there to Havana, Cuba, to open for Santos & Artigas Novem- ber 5. E. W. ADAMS writes that the John Robinson Circus had the biggest day’s business this season at Atlanta, Ga., on Labor Day, where three perfonmances were given. The show also had big busi- ness in these Southern cities: Greens- boro, Knoxville, Asheville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Pensacola. Mobile, Rome, Co- umbia, Augusta, Charleston, Greenville nd Charlotte The show had nine tands booked in Florida, but canceled them on account of the hurricane in hat State. M. JACKE MILLER stopped off at Dallas, Tex., to play the State Pair with his popcorn machine. He had to have another operation on his eyes, and as soon as the doctor permits, he will leave for El Paso. At Dallas he saw the Hagen- beck-Wallace and Morris & Castle Shows. He met Mr. and Mrs. John Cloud, owners cf the Funny Farm with M.&C. It was the first time he had seen them since 1919, when all were on the Burkhart & Miller Southwestern Shows. Miller says that Lou Walton is going to Florida, but will join him at his turkey ranch at Palmdale, Calif., for which he is headed. Paul Pauline is still with Miller. JACK HOXIE, with the 101 Ranch Show, continues to be a favorite thru the South. He rides parade in his tour- ing car, and Scout, his horse, rides in the trailer that is attached behind. Work on the picture, Circus War, which Col. Zatk T. Miller will make this fall, featuring Hoxie, will soon start. The few days that the show is at the ranch in Marland, Okla., are to be used in getting new equipment ready for the shooting of the first scenes, which will be taken in the Garden in Boston and during the engagement in New York. This picture is the first of several that Mr. Miller will produce. The next is to be a mixture of the East and West and the race track. Hoxie will be featured. John Robinson Circus The John Robinson Circus had a fine engagement at the Virginia-State Fair. Richmond. An enlarged production of the King Solomon spec. was put on. The local papers carried very good stories of the circus. During Saturday after- noon the performance was stopped and the management had the honor of in- troducing Josie DeMott, a rider of the old days. Special camera men were on hand to photograph this great rider with the Hollis-McCree troupe of riders. The circus presented her with a large bou- quet of flowers. She was given a big hand. Frank Portillo, of Pathe News, was on hand for the movies. Col. W. J. Carter and other fair officials were on the reception committee. The Robinson Show will close at Golds- boro, N. C. Performers have remained all season. Duke Drukenbrod, manager of the side show, did not change any of his attractions which included Jennie Reynolds, Millie DeArcy, Chet Cain, Waxo, Jolly Josie, Grace Orr, LaBelle Anno, Dainty Lizette, Mysterious Smith, the Girl with Million Lives, Bobby Hen- ery and her Scotch band, Royal Hawai- ians, H. O. Brown and his plantation singers; Slim, tall man; Dee Aldrigh, Tom Pence, Bert Lawler and Eddie Smith on tickets. REX DE ROSSELLI. Circus Saints and Sinners’ Club Elects Officers at Richmond, Va. RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 19.—The first annual convention of the Circus Saints and Sinners’ Club of America was held here last Saturday, the organization be- ing the guests of the W. W. Workman Tent. The local papers exhibited marked interest in the meeting as shown by the liberal space given, not only the day of the convention but during the previ- ous week. Members were guests of the fair and the John Robinson Circus. Headquarters were at the William Byrd Hotel. Following were the officers elected: National officers—President, Dr. Cliff Rudd, Virginia; vice-presidents, Robert Sherwood, New York: Fred Heckel, Penn- sylvania: Willis Saultbine, Oklahoma; Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.. Nevada; Harry Melville, North Carolina: Fred Pitzer, New Jersey: Charkes Green, Long Island: Courtney Riley Cooper, Colorado: Earl Chapin May, Connecticut; Harry Tucker, Virginia; general counsel, Chas, W. Moss; secretary, Dr. Hugh Grant Rowell; treas- urer, Frank A. Baldwin, Jr.; librarian, Fred Pitzer; sergeant-at-arms, Vivian L. Redford. Board of trustees—Chairman, W. H. Adams; Henry Schwartzchild, Fritz Sit- terding, Chal Pancoast, Ben Tucker, Richmond; T. Edward Hanley, Bradford; Joseph Kass, John C. Goode, A. P. War- son, W. Earl Miller, Henry U. Ebel, J. W. Bastan, C. A. Shery, John Jeter, Chas. Overton, Jr., Richmond; F. Darius Ben- ham, New York: Winthrop Gardiner, L. I; William Schmitt, New Jersey; William Todd, New York; Arthur J. Haggarty, Bradford. It was voted unanimously to ask the following to become Honorary Patrons: John Ringling, Dexter Fellows, Wells Hawks, George Hough, Clint Finney, Frank Oyler, Zack Terrell, Townsend Walsh, Col. James C. Fitzmaurice, Col. Clarence Chamberlain, Governor Harry Flood Byrd, Jess Adkins, Edwin P. Nor- wood, Frank Gavin, Joe C. Miller, Zack Miller, Richard T. Ringling, Gustave Frohman, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sam- uel Knox, Arthur Hopper and Dn. J. Ful- mer Bright, mayor. A constitution and by-laws were brought in by Chairman Pitzer of the committee and they were adopted with a few modifications. General Counsel Moss was instructed to have the National Club incorporated in Virginia with head- quarters in Richmond since many of the projects of the club will center in that city, probably both the home for indigent troupers and the circus mu- seum, plans for both of which are welr under way. Benham presented some interesting facts about the first circus in America He said that the club was receiving fa- vorable comment from important per- sons in the amusement field. Benham, then in behalf of P. T. Barnum Tent of New York, presented the Workman Tent with the first item for the Circus Mu- seum, a valuable letter from P. T. Bar- num to Gustave Frohman, which Mr. Frohman had given the New York group Benham, in behalf of the P. T. Barnum Tent, presented the Richmond Tent with a decorative banner for their clubroom The Saints and Sinners then signed the banner, making it a valuable souvenir of the convention. Plans were discussed for the next convention. In the afternoon the C. 8. S.C. A were entertained at the Robinson Circus at the fairgrounds. All remarked on the splendid performance and wardrobe. Josic de Mott Robinson, a Saint and one of the greatest bareback riders of all time was introduced from the center ring by the announcer, who paid a_ splendid compliment to the club and its activities Following the circus performance the members invaded the Melville-Reiss midway, which won great praise from al! for the excellence of its rides and shows and genera] flash. The banquet at the hotel in the eve- ning may be described as a feast a la Webb and the official culmination of « memorable convention. Under the guid- ance of Toastmaster Pitzer the oratory was lifted to unusual planes. Mayor Bright presented the keys of the city to the club and paid a wonderful tribute to Harry Tucker, who had labored unsparingly for the success of the con- vention. The mayor was then given his membership card by Pitzer. President Rudd explained briefly the four main objectives of the club and displayed the Barnum letter. Miss Josie de Mott entertained with reminiscences of a most fascinating sort. Polly Per- kins, of Oklahoma, replied to the toast te the ladies. Resolutions of thanks were voted to the Workman Tent, the Virginia State Fair Association and The Billboard. General Counsel Moss made a stirring address on the value of the C.S.S.C.A Telegrams were read from Gustave Froh- man, Col. Clarence B. Chamberlain, Co! James C. Fitzmaurice and William T Gardiner. Sinner Pancoast then extended in the name of P. T. Barnum Tent, an invita tion to the club to hold the convention in New York in April when the circus was there. The invitation was accepted President Rudd declared the conven- tion was the harbinger of a beautifu! day just breaking out, full of oppor- tunity to serve and enjoy splendid friendships. The banquet closed. with Till We Meet Again and Auld Lang Syne Sunday was spent in drives thru the city as guests of the Richmond Sinners. Membership of the C. 8 8. C. A. at present includes Dr. C. H. Rudd, Harry Tucker, Henry Schwarzschild, Ben C. Tucker, William H. Adams, J. W. Bos- ton, L. L. Cheatwood, John C. Goode. HU. Ebel, Joseph Kass, Chas. W. Moss, Chas. A. Overton, Jr.: John E. Rose. Jr.: Chas. A. Sherry, A. D. Watson, Chesley S. Goldston, Joseph FE. Allen, WB. Dabney, Jno. R. Jeter, W. Earl Miller. Alfred Topham, J. Bernard Hobbs, Fred- erick Sitterding, Jr.: Hatton C. Valen- tine, Wilton WN. Wharton, Honorable Fumer Bright, J. E. Tarter, Richmond. Va.; Arvid Paulson, RE. Sherwood, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.; F. 8. Rutledge, F. D. Benham, F. P. Pitzer, N. L. Zeno, Charley Bowers, A. W. Pezet, C. L. Pan- coast, F. V. Baldwin, Jr.; Chas. N. Ker- wood, Wm. H. Todd, Edward J. Kelty, C. C Green, Alexander MacLeod, Henry Garrity, Frederic G. Elton, Gustav Froh- man, A. M. Woodruff, R. M. Baldwin, New York; V. L. Redford, Jamaica, Va.: J. 1). Rand, Amelia, Va; J. B. Colvig, Wheeling, W. Va.; Fred J. Heckel, Brad- ford, Pa.: C. Harry Fehling, Philadelphia, Pa.; Willia Sautbine, Oklahoma City, Okla.; William A. Schmitt, Rutherford, N. J.; Winthrop Gardiner, Easthampton, IL. I., N. ¥.; Harry G. Melville, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Josephine DeMott Robinson. Hempstead, N. Y.; Dr. Hugh Grant Rowell, North Tarrytown, N. Y. NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—The new sta- tionery is here and was exhibited to New York members for the first time at the regular luncheon Thursday, The letters Cc. 8.8 C. 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T JOE CAHILL is in New York assist- the exploftation of the World In Series Rodeo. FRANK EVANS, publicity director for the Fort Worth Stock Show, has gone to Chicago, where he will direct public- ity for Tex Austin’s Rodeo for the next six weeks. ROB BELCHER was a visitor to the Dallas Rodeo Sunday October 13. Bob was fighting his head because a broken arm keeps him from entering the con- tests. PATSY CLANCY, of the Al G. Barnes Circus and niece of Fog Horn Clancy, ran over from Corsicana, where the cir- cus was playing October 12, to Ennis to yisit the Clancys at the rodeo. CHIEF HAWK has arrived in Mission, Tex., after a successful season with the Fiving X Rodeo. Hawk is making plans for the rodeo and contests to be held there November 12, 13 and 14. SCAR HURLEY. who received a broken lee in the Roman standing race of the Bar C Ranch Rodeo at the Kaufman County Fair, is in the St. Paul Hospital at Dallas and is doing well, but will be out of the game until spring. SAM J. GARRETT writes to say he has just closed one, of the most successful rodeo and fair seasons in his career and expects to go out again next season “higger and better” than ever. Sam is located at Ranch 812, S, Mariposa street, Burbank, Calif. STFVE A. TUCKER, 37, is dead from infuries received at Winfield, Kan., last Thursday when he was kicked by a horse at the rodeo held in connection with the fair. Despite his injuries Tucker continued in the rodeo and with his partner, Gilbert Acton, won second in the wild-cow ppg contest. MIKE HASTINGS. who has spent most of the year gathering bucking stock for W. T. Johnson, can point with pride to a season’s work well finished. If there is any stock anywhere in the country that really deserves the name of bucking stock, it is the Johnson string. The best riders in the world, assembled at the Texas State Fair Rodeo, are falling before the bucking prowess of the John- son horses in great numbers. SHORTY JACK MILLER, attired in his best bib and tucker, breezed into New York last week from the Golden West, where he has been sojourning compla- cently on the Will James Rocking R Ranch in Wyoming. Jack attended the various rodeos tn the West and met the top hands. He will direct the exploita- tion of the World Series Rodeo at Madi- sen Square Garden after he shakes the dust of Wyoming from his pedals. AT A MEETING of the Ukiah. Calif. Rodeo Association, the Wkiah Chamber of Commerce and the fair association eld recently, it was decided to hold the annual affair June 13. 14 and 15, 1930, instead of July 4, as has been the cus- for a number of years. Dr. E. C. Rennett, manager, states an effort is be- ing made to put the rodeos belonging to the Rodeo Association on a circuit, So that not too many of them come on the same date. tam KAUFMAN COUNTY CITIZENS again turned out to welcome the former farm boy, Fog Horn Clancy, when he returned to his boyhood home, Kaufman, Tex., With his Bar C Ranch Rodeo, which was the grand-stand attraction of the fair there October 1 to 5. After the Kauf- man Fair Clancy's rodeo went to the Ellis County Fair at Ennis, where it ate was the grand-stand attraction. ancy is now in Houston arranging for ‘nother rodeo for Bassett Blakely, Frank Y. Dew and Joe D. Hughes, the trio who ‘inenced the Democratic National Con- vention Rodeo in Houston last year. The Houston Rodeo will be staged at Loma Linda special rodeo grounds, and the dates will be November 9, 10 and 11. oy NDAY,. October 18, seemed to be ‘© day that all hands elected to visit “cund W. T. Johnson's Rodeo at the Texas State Pair. Frank Moore was busy A BARGAIN Hats, $5 00-$8.00; Cowboy White An ~ . Leather Back, $25.00: Chaps, all Leat '; Hair Calfskin Leather Back, $25.00 Vests, Cowboy Chay Bull Calf, $12.00; Sheepskin Chaps, $15.00; Tmita- tion Fur re 00; Bevetien Skirts, Lailas, Bras- Sieres, $5.00, STANLEY, roe we West 22d Street, New York. Billboard r : Sj Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, 0. =! looking after the many cowboys and cowgirl visitors, and he and Mr. Johnson made all the visitors welcome. Among those visiting at the rodeo were Joe D Hughes, rodeo sponsor of Houston: Frank and Pearl Byron, Pete and Alice Adams, Frank, Helen and Pat Clancy and Dick Griffith, all from Clancy's Rodeo, which closed the week's engage- ment at the Ellis County Fair; Buddy Bedford, trick roper: George S. Cabble of the San Antonio Exposition, and a great number of cowboys and cattlemen from around the stock yards of Fort Worth. Buck Jones, of movie fame, was also a visitor and was introduced from horseback during the grand entry and received a great ovation. POLO will be featured on the program of the fourth annual World Series Rodeo at Madison Square Garden, New York. Some of the best polo players in the metropolitan district will compete in brief and exciting periods between the spectacular stunts of bronk riding. calf roping and other contests that are strictly Western. The Eastern polo tal- ent will have lively competition among the cowboys who are to appear at the rodeo. Among the cowboys who are tak- ing part in rodeo contests and starring in polo, several are from Texas, where the mallet game is popular. Rube Wil- liams, Cecil Smith, Cecil Childers and Tom Mather are cowpunh¢ers who are rated high in the polo class. They have all, in past season, competed in rodeo contests in New York. Dave Whyte, of Boise, Ida, who won the bronk-riding championship at New York a few years ago, now plays polo in Chicago. Tom Mather, former New York rodeo star, from San Angelo, Tex., deals in polo ponies and is himself a good player. Leave it to the cowboys—they won't be one whit behind the metropolitan polo plagers. NEW YORK rodeo lovers are all agog over the forthcoming Garden show which bears the earmarks of being a regular whizbang. Cheyenne Kiser, wear- ing the reddest shirt. and the largest hat observed along the Mazda Belt for many moons, has arrived in Manhattan and made the staid New Yorkers sit up and gasp. Al Branin, manager of the big show, extended a cordial greeting to Kiser. “I thought you were still in a Cheyenne hospital after getting gored by a steer,” Branin interrogated. “Not me! That steer got me on the horn all right and caught me in the pit of the stomach when I was bulldoggin’ him. They car- tied me from the field and the boys thought I was a goner. but anyone who knows the Western Kisers knows that 1 have nine lives, and. am ready to bull- dog any steer you turn out of the chutes.” Kiser, however, is not the only contestant who has been injured this season. Ken Insley, for instance, whose hips were crushed at the Detroit rodeo, writes from the Detroit hospital that he hopes to be able to compete in the Garden show, even if it's only light work, should he be unable to ride or bulldog. The present season in the West has rolled up an unusually heavy cas- ualty list, but the undaunted cowboys are sending in their entries and an- nouncing themselves as candidates for their share of the $30,000 cash prizes at the Garden rodeo. Ray Bell. who deals in pole ponies, will have some of his best stock at the show, and some of the léading pelo players of the metropolitan district will vie for honors with the cow- boy players. The cowpunchers have taken kindly to the mallet game, and some lively polo periods are expected RUMOR HAS IT THAT Guy Weadick has been offered the managership of a big annual International Rodeo tc settle annually real world’s championships, with contestants trom the different States, the western provinces of Canada, as well as those to be sent from Aus- tralia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and other countries where cattle raising, etc., is Mdulged in. When questioned regarding the matter, at Calgary recently, Weadick refused to either deny or affirm the rumor. All he would say regarding rodecs was “Calgary had its most suc- cessful stampede this year, and plans are now under way that assure the 1950 celebration exceeding all previous efforts.” Despite the noncommittal at- titude of Weadick, it is known that representatives of large financial inter- ests visita the stampede at Calgary this year and held several conferences with him regarding his handling a big Inter- national Rodeo, and as late as August that one of the same representatives re- turned to Calgary for further conferences with him. The fact that Calgary is at present experiencing a big oil bcom, ow- ing to the coming in of numerous wells in the famous Turner Valley, close to the city, and that Weadick has large holdings of oil leases and has had recent activities in the oil business with prom- inent oil men, it is impossible to deter- mine at this time just what his decision as to leaving the Canadian Northwest will be. There is no question that his managership cf the famous Calgary Stampede has develop7d it into the lead- ing rodeo in the world today. An in- crease in attendance of 161,000, from 97,000 in 1922 to 258,000 in 1929, is a record of which he may well be proud. There is a _ possibility that he may handie the rumored International Rodeo, as well as the child he has reared from infancy, the Calgary Stampede. THERE IS A WHIRLWIND of activity in connection with the Tex Austin Ro- deo offices at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago just now illing of the show has started and all details of the event are complete. The city council has by ordinance given its official approval of the event and this will enable Austin to put across the most effective campaign that any of the five local rodeos have had. Banners six feet wide and extend- ing the width of the street will adorn all Loop elevated stations; placards will be placed on the front of all surface cars, and a number of 75-foot-square web signs will be hung above streets in the Loop and elsewhere. A. H. Barkley, ro- deo treasurer, has appointed Grant E. Wonders, now acting treasurer of the Cort Theater, to have charge of ticket sales for the rodeo. M. D. (Pat) Fanning, arena secretary and superintendent of Austin’s Forked Lightning Ranch, ar- rived in Chicago last week. Frank G. Evans, city editor of The Fort Worth (Tex.) Star-Herald, also is in the city, having been added to Austin’s publicity staff. and with Charles H. Porter and Joe Knight, is making things hum. En- tries in this year’s rodeo are expected to exceed those of anv previous event. Close to 200 bona-fide contestants will be entered. Three special trains ‘will bring the rodeo stock to Chicago. One train will come from Fort Worth and two from Cheyenne. Wvo. In addition to the large cash prizes that are being offered, there will be several valuable trophies and medals. The most valu- able will be the trophy offered by H. Gordon Selfridge. London department store magnate; it is worth $2,500. Jack Dempsey, who himself is no mean rider, also is offering a trophy. To accommo- date the large array of live stock that will be used in connection with the rodeo Austin will build temporary cor- rals just outside the Stadium. for which Walter Driver is furnishing the canvas. SINCE THE Chicago Association of Commerce sponsored Tex Austin’s World’s Championship Rodeo five years ago, more than 1,250,000 Chicagoans have witnessed new champions made and old ones unmade each year. The phenomenal financial success has estab- lished records in this most spectacular of sporting events and has added pres- tice to rodeo contests and appreciation among city residents of the hardships and sterling qualities of the men and women of the West. The new Chicago Stadium, while the largest inclosed’ arena in the Western Hemisphere for a rodeo contest, nevertheless will be augmented for the World's Championships. Additions wil! be constructed, contracts having been let this week, to accommodate the larg- October 26, 1929 63 est string of bronks, steers, wild cattle and calves, cross-bred Mexican brahma steers, wild horses and wild cows ever utilized in a similar set of contests More than $50,000 worth of tickets for the afternoon ccntests have been taken off the public's hands by organizations in Chicago which indicate by their mass attendance in the afternoon contests their interest in this type of sport. Austin has adopted a new forward pro- cedure in connection with this year's contests. The prize money of $30,000 will be distributed to the cowboys and cowgirls on a day-to-day basis. Valuable trophies, many of which are awarded at great expense by the city’s leading busi- ness houses, railroads and newspaper publishers, mean much to those who win them. During the last seven years Austin has given away more than $250,- 990 cash to the champions in Western sports. M. D. Fanning. who will be arena secretary of the rodeo, has wired from Austin’s famous _ 100,000-acre Forked Lightning Ranch in New Mexico that reports have already been received at the ranch house of the wildness and “cussedness” of the Mexican brahma steers and other stock which will be used. Mexican vaquero Indian ranch hands have suffered several cases of in- jury as they rounded up the brahmas from the wild country to the Santa Fe Railroad stock-car sidings on the Austin establishment. “Wildest and toughest vou ever saw.” was Fanning’s assurance Contests to be decided during Rodeo Week in Chicago will include cowboys’ bronk riding, steer wrestling. calf roping, cowboys and cowgirls’ trick and fancy riding and roping. wild-horse races, wild-cow milking contests, steer riding, bareback bronk riding and other strenu- ous pastimes of Western ranch life. —————e Christy Bros.’ Shows Well, it hasn’t rained this week and if the colored folks had had any money to speak of business would have been pretty good. As it was it was a very fair week at that. Hazelhurst was 2 surprise. It was the smallest town that the show has made this season and it leoked like a sure-fire bloomer. The crowds came, however, both afternoon and night. There was no parade at Swainsboro, another smal] town. To make matters worse the bridge across the river had been washed away by the flood, and as the show was the first train to move over the A., B. & C. road no one in the country expected that the show would ‘arrive, and they did not learn of its coming until too late for the matinee, which was the smallest of the season There was a good night house Bob Kline, carnival man. was a visitor here en route to Florida. Joe Loyd was called home from here by the serious illness of his wife. Vidalia was the best town of the week Early arrivals at Dublin and lot in new location across the bridge out of the city limits. Business very good at both shows Many visitors here, including Jack Moore; Wm. J. Daplyn, banner man on the Honest Bill-Moon Bros.’ Shows who came over with Bernice Newton Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Clyde Newton and members of the band with the show At the night show Clyde Newton, with his billposters, were on hand There was a late arrival at Douglas with the lot way out and no parade Seemed to be a shortage of money here and business was only fair. There was no parade at Montezuma and small crowd in town. Night show started early to allow departure before midnight for Thomaston. The show has another week in Georgia and then jumps west into Louisiana for a brief visit, and then to the home State As usual, the show will be the last to close. Gerry Vanderbilt drove Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sparks and Clifton from Macon to see the matinee at Dublin. They left immediately after for home FLETCHER SMITH ENGAGED FOR GROTTO CIRCUS AT PEORIA Harry LaPearl has been engaged to produce the clown numbers for the Grot- to Circus at Peoria, Ill., week of Novem- ber 18, of which Dr. H. C. Ingraham is the producer. Wade Zumwalt will di- rect the band of 50 pieces; Billy Cronin will have charge of the tickets and hi wife, Stella, will present her novelty iron-jaw aerial number. Mayme Ward and the Flying Wards also will be among the features. ae ea | ee lh Sat = ee - ‘ . . ee eh, erie - a ~ — = : hi Po | | | ' » hl 7 ae we Tes aE * S33 eS Tepe | CS tee ee ice Ce
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64 October 26, 1929 Billboard ro Communications to 25 Opera Place, a | Gairs and Expositions Cincinnati, ee — EE i State Fair of Texas Gets Off to Good Start Attendance Ahead of 1928—Morris & Castle Shows Out- grow Midway—Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Before Grand Stand—‘“Red Robe” in Auditorium DALLAS, Oct. 19—The State Fair of Texas got away to a flying start last Saturday in spite of a threat of rain thruout the day. The cloudy weather, in fact, added that certain tang to all and made the opening more pleasant. From an entertainment standpoint, the fair officials this year present the greatest exhibition in history. Never before have they had so much to offer their patrons. They have brought together a program that is worthy of the largest State fair in the world. When the lights were turned on Saturday night it was indeed a blaze of glory. Illuminated by 50,000 imcandescents, never befcre has Fair Park taken on such a beautiful ap- pearance. Aitendance is running ahead of last year, official figures for the first five days beiz g 309,710, against 282,675 in 1928. This year the fair is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the electric light— (See TEXAS FAIR on page 71) Hawkinsville Fair To Start November 11 HAWKINSVILLE, Ga., Oct. 19.—Plans are nearing completion for the 1929 Pulaski County Fair, which will be held November 11-17. As the fair will feature the live-stock exhibit, one day will be designated live-stock day. Another innovation will be the prizes offered to Negroes of the community for their various exhibits. J. B. Mosely, one of the outstanding Negroes of the community, will be chairman of the Negro exhibit. Plan Mid-Winter Fair BLYTHE, Oct. 19—Pians are being perfected for Palo Verde Valley's first mid-winter fair and rodeo, to be held in Blythe November 15. 16 and 17. Tony Seeley, W. G. Shollenberger and Louts Favret, of the irrigation district, have been appointed as the committee in charge. An exhibit of local crops, live stock, handiwork and a show of broncho riding, fancy roping and other Wild West at- tractions will be the features of the three-day entertainment. Invitations * are being extended to special guests from all over Southern California. 149,243 Attended Little Rock Fair LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 19—Total at- tendance at the Arkansas State Pair was 149.243, according to Secretarv E. G. Bylander. This beats previous marks, with the exception of 1926, when the figure was 155,677. Millen, Ga., Dates Changed MILLEN, Ga., Oct. 19.—At a meeting of the directors of Jenkins County Fair As- sociztion here yesterday, it was decided to move back the opening day one week. hence making the opening ddy of the fair this year October 29, instead of Oc- tober 22. This move of the directors was prompted by the bad condition of the dirt roads and uncertainty of railroad travel. From every cirection ccmes encour- aging new= for the success of the fair. A!’l Ommittees report splendid interest in every department. Elk County Fair Proves a’Success Despite Bad Break Draws 21,000 ST. MARYS, Pa. Oct. 19—The 17th Elk County Fair here was a grand suc- cess, allowing for the very adverse weather conditions that prevailed. On the opening day it drizzled, turning in- to a 32-hour rain during the night. All Wednesday there was an uninterrupted rain and high cold wind. On Thursday it was cloudy and cold, 28 degrees being registered that evening. At this point the directors decided to hold the fair over and it was continued Saturday and Sunday. Strange as it may seem, there was only one “squawk” about the Sunday opening, for the entire public was in fympathy with the association for the bad break. Sunday was a good day and saved the association from what other- wise would have been ruin. The fair was a grand success. never- theless, for it brought back the good will of the people. The free acts were excel- lent. Lieut. Scava's Gendarmes won a fond spot im the hearts of all who saw the wonderful work of this act. Frank Dennis, the strong man, was one of the very best acts ever seen here, and Frank’s pleasing personality and desire to put the fair over showed him to be a good act for any one to book. The midway was in the charge of Cyril (Frenchy) Vanslander, and war the fin- est and best arranged ever seen here, Gooding’s rides, Eell’s Wild Animal Ex- hibition and in fact all the boys who were here were all that could be desired. At a meeting held Saturday the di rectors decided to hold next year's fair during the week preceding Lahor Day, and Albert G. Brehm will again be the managing secretary, with Frenchy on the grounds. Steps will be taken early to make the next fair another success Memphis Receipts Under 1928 Figures MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 19.—Gate re- ceipts at the Mid-South Fair were $49,183, as compared with a total of nearly %67,000 last year, a final report hat shown. The fair broke about even despite inclement weather, Lloyd T. Bin- ford, president of the Pair Association, declared The fair is not insured against losses due to bad weather Two new buildings one for an auto- mobile show, the other for an industrial art exhibit, are among the prospects for next year’s fair, eccording to Mr Binford. 4 An expense of $30,000 that cut down the profits of the Tri-State Fair last year, was not included in this year’s budget. This was the amount the Pair Associa- tion paid the National Dairy Show for expenses of its exhibition here Fair Meetings International Association of Pairs and Expositions, December 2 and 3, Hotel Bismarck, Chicago. Ralph T. Hemphill, Oklahoma City, secretary. STATE ASSOCIATION SECRE- TARIES—Send in your winter meet- ing dates. Many inquiries are already being made for them by interested persons. Pair Managers’ Association of Iowa, Hotel Savery, Des Moines, December 9 and 10. E. W. Williams, secretary, Manchester, Ia. Iowa State Fair and Agricultural Association, State House, Des Moines, December 11. A. R. Corey, secretary. Titus Co. Fair MT. PLEASANT, Tex., Oct. 19—When 21,000 people entered the gates of the 1929 Titus County Fair this year all attendance records were broken. On the last day 9,000 citizens of this and ad- joining counties entered the gates. Agricultural exhibits exceeded any- thing ever attempted here before. The poultry exhibits, live-stock exhibits and the women’s department called for many fevorable comments. Educational exhibits prepared by voca- tional agriculture teacher, J. L. Owens, and the other agriculture teachers in the county proved to be one of the leading attractions. Friday night several thousand attended the coronation of Eddye Bell Jones as queen of the Titus County Fair. The only free attraction was furnished by F. Terp and his Australian ponies, which drew crowds at each performance of 500 to 1,000 people The Royal Gray Carnival, under the management of Ed Stritch, was a real drawing card. The local newspaper, in commenting upon the shows, observed that its personnel was far above the average carnival personnel, that its shows were good and that everything it offered was worth the money. C. A. Pickett, secretary of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, was sec- retary of the fair and was assisted by Chattie Slayton. Other officers of the fair association are George Lillenstern, president; A. J. Copellar, first vice- president; R. F. Lindsay, second vice- president; Mrs. S. D. Murphree, L. C. Jinks and J. L. Owens. DANVILLE BUILDING DAMAGED BY FIRE DANVILLE, Va, Oct. 19. 19.—Fire seriously damaged the Merchants’ Building at the Danville Fair just after the closing last Saturday night. Concessionaires found one end of the wooden building in flames, but the fire department saved it from destruction Wires exposed in the process of dis- mantling exhibits are believed to have become shortcircuited, causing the blaze. NEXT MUSICAL SHOW FOR DALLAS FAIR DALLAS, Oct. 19- The State Pair of Texas, which has booked Shubert mu- sical shows every year but one since the present Auditorium opened in 1925, is observing with more than casual interest the Shuberts’ forthcoming production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. If the New York run is successful, it may be the choice for the State Fair of 1930, it was learned last week. fs Boise To Try For State Fair Movement Under Way for . . *,* . Big Exhibition in Capi- tal City BOISE, Id., Oct. 19—A concerted and definite movement has been inaugurated to give Idaho a State fair to be located in the capital city, Boise, recognized center of the State. It will come to a climax during the next session of the Legislature, when Ada County, cf which Boise is the county seat, hopes to have a delegation in the Legislature pledged to that one issue as its excuse for be- ing elected to serve in the house and the Senate by constituents. The State Grange and the State Dairy- men’s Association have both indorsed tha movement. Representative farmers, dairymen, stockmen and producers be- lieve that the time has arrived in the history of the State when a State fair is essential as a clearing hcuse for agriculture and stock of various classes and kinds. Every effort will be made to keep the State fair issue out of politics. Its greatest danger its said to be sec- tionalism, as there are now a number of district fairs held in different parts of the State and the tendency is to pull back on a proposal for a State fair in the belief that such a central in- stitution would tend to minimize and injure the district fairs. But backers of the State fair movement declare that Idaho must be big enough to sub- merge its differences and such sectional feeling as may arise and stand united behind a proposal and a plan that will be best for all of the State. Hartford, Mich., Fair Again a in a Big Success HARTFORD, Mich., Mich., Oct. 19.—With a total attendance for the week of nearly 45,000, and gate and grand-stand receipts aggregating $15,426, the Van Buren County Pair wrote another chapter of success into its history. Attendance was above the average of the past few years, and considerably in excess of 1928. The gate and grand- stand receipts, coupled with the con- cessicn revenues, will bring the total receipts of the fair to approximately $22,000, and ought to leave a balance in the treasury when all premiums and expenses are paid. The midway was long and clean and the concession folk were satisfied on the whole with the crowds and the evident prosperity of Southwestern Michigan. “Blackie” Burns, “fartford concession man, had the blanket stands. Many of the concession fclk have already engaged space for the 1930 fair. Governor Pred W. Green attended on Thursday and, in the course of his re- “marks, declared that the Hartford Fair was just as fine as the one at Ionia. The Hartford Fair has never had a 10s- ing year, and it is getting bigger and better right along. GUY L. SMITH, president of the Ap- palachian District Fair Association, Inc., and also president of The Johnson City Chronicle, of Johnson City, Tenn., the publishing company that sponsored and financed the exhibition, heads the list of those to whom credit is due for the success of this fair. It was his public- spirited, progressive farsightedness that made the Appalachian Fair ssi ble Carrol! &. 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66 October 26, 1929 390,000 Gate Billboard Expected At National Dairy Show Mammoth Dairy, Poultry and Horse Exhibition Opens New St. Louis Arena—Amusements Include C. A. Wortham Carnival and Free Acts ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19-—The Arena, the new permanent home of the National Dairy Show, and said to be one of the largest show places in the world, because of its seating capacity of 21,000, was opened October 12 with the National Dairy Show St. Louis Fair. The official attendance for the first five days was in excess of 167,000, and it is expected the turnstiles will register more than 350,000 for the 10-day event. The Arena and its auxiliary buildings represent an investment of $2,000.000, and their construction was made possi- ble by the generosity of a group of civic- spirited business and professional men. The Arena is built to accommodate every variety of convention and has al- ready booked many big events for the winter months. The Arena is oval in shape, 475 feet long, 276 feet wide and measures around the exterior 1,175 feet The distance from the floor to the roof is 135 feet and there is not a single post in the entire gigantic structure. The Arena is flanked on either side by exhibiticn buildings, vast structures themselves, but dwarfed by the imposing magnitude of the center building. The subsidiary buildings, duplicate each other in size, construction and design. Each is 300 feet long and 288 feet wide. The National Exhibition Company, which owns the Arena, is headed by Ben G. Brinkman, president, while Harold M. Bixby, Edward A. Faust, F. W. A. Vesper, Willard R. Cox and Thomas W Gar'and constitute the executive com- mittee. To George Holcombe, however, goes the credit for building the Arena. He conceived the idea, interested the capital to build the building, and superintended the construction of the mammoth undertaking. He is the gen- eral director of the Arena. Tom W. Al- len, well-known carnival man, has been assisting Holcombe in the handling of the Arena, and was in charge of all the exhibits for the National Dairy Show. Irvin John Scully is director of publicity and thru his efforts the Arena with its current events has gained national publicity. Scully was for six years man- ager of publicity for the Orpheum Cir- cuit houses in St. Louis. The final feature of the National Dairy Show will be a free concert to- morrow night, when 75 musicians, ac- companied by a chorus of 1,000 voices, will give a two-hour program. Two sensational free acts perform afternoons and nightly on the gladway, one at one end of the midway, the other at the extreme other end. Oscar V. Babcock does a bicycle loop-the-loop on a 59-foot incline, then skips the gap landing on another incline some distance away. He thrills his audience every time. The Four Lorenzos do some amazing and difficult gymnastic feats, atop cradle bars, 110 feet in the air, without nets. These two feature acts were fur- nished by the Barnes-Carruthers Agency. Bill Hoenecke’s band furnishes the music on the grounds and in the Arena. In addition the Tripoli Trio, singers and musicians, and the Venetian Five, singers, entertain moving around the ground to various sections. The C. A. Wortham World's Best Shows make a neat appearance, as they have lights galore to light up the glad- way. They have their entire lineup of shows, rides and concessions, which have been the feature at many of the big fairs this year and which were enu- merated in the columns of The Billboard on previous occasions. Due to the fact that the “Gladway” is situated in the rear of the Arena and its two subsidiary buildings, the Wortham attractions failed to get a big. patronage, rather not nearly the business which the operators expected to reap in. The Wortham Shows will go into winter quarters in East St. Louis next week. Old Fort Fair Breaks Record OLD FORT, O., Oct. 19—Ohio’s “big- gest little fair” shattered all display and attendance records. There were 1,820 exhibits listed at the fair. This was nearly double that of last year’s high record. the National Poultry Show, the St. Louis National Horse Show and the COLORADO COUNTIES MAY COMBINE FAIRS GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 19.—A Northern Colorado fair that would rival the Pueblo tate Fair in excellence and attendance may grow out of the present fair situa- tion in Northern Colorado. Weld county abandoned its big fair after incurring a deficit of $18,000 last year. Boulder County sustained a heavy deficit this year, totaling around $5,000, and it is said that the county commissioners there are not anxious to repeat the experience. Commissioners of the two counties have informally discussed a project of combining their fair enterprises and taking a third county in on the deal. The combination fair would be held at one of the several county fair plants each year, turn about. The plan would avoid competition between the neigh- boring counties. Champion’s Attractions The Jack Champion Ensemble of Grand-Stand Fair Attractions closed its 1929 season at the fair at Lancaster, O., October 12. The ensemble opened its season at the Clinton County Fair at St. Johns, Mich.. and following that stand played at War- ren, O.; Tiffin, O.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Montrose, Mich.; Van Wert, O.; Muske- gon, Mich.; Armada, Mich.; Bucyrus, O.; Coshocton, O., and Lancaster, O In the company were 23 people, in- cluding Jack and Grace Champion, the Seldens, aerial artists; the Great Avalon, tight-wire walker; the Famous Windisch Children, back benders and aerialists; the FEugenes, equilibrists and perch workers; Valdare and Windisch, Roman rings; Arzeno, slack wire; Inez, Spanish web and traps; the Fay Brothers, Dupree and Sally, tumblers; the Arzenas, revolv- ing ladder; Avalon and Dupree, acrobatic dancers, and Mildred Couch and her Rosebud Band of 10 girls. A complete stage setting was carried, and a number of novelty numbers were featured. Champion reports that he al- ready has received six contracts for next season, three of them return dates. The company will make all jumps by rail next season, he announces. KINSTON MAY BAR GAMES OF CHANCE KINSTON, N. C., Oct. 19.—There may be no games of chance at the fair here next year. Fair Officials and police said they were “fed up” on that pastime DeLancey Wilcox, chief of police, de- clared scores of persons were taken for sums, large and small, at last week's annual fair. Police compelled gaming- stand men to make restitution in a num- ber of instances. P e.g, - FIVE FEARLESS FLYERS and doubled in “Half Way to Heaven”, picture was taaken on location. the five film players for whom they starring Charles (Buddy) Rogers. The Reading from left to right: Dolores McBeth, of the Flyers; Lucille Williams, screen actress; Jean Arthur, leading woman for Rogers; Ray Hendryx, Ulrich Burkhalter and Mrs. Bob Fisher, of the Flyers; Dick French, film actor; Bob Fisher, of the Flyers; Buddy Rogers, and Paul Lucas, screen player. Utah Attendance Beats Last Year SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 19 —The figures for Utah’s 5list Annual State Fair show that revenue from the various depart- ments, including gate, amounted to ap- proximately $58,000. Paid attendance’at the gates amounted to $38,145, and 76,762 persoms paid for admittance, compared with 63,304 in 1928, and about 86,000 in 1926, when horse racing with pari- mutuels was allowed. Steady increase during the last three years, however, leads fair officials to predict new records for next year Art Gardner and Roy Brewerton, wh? had the concession privileges, report the biggest year in their history. They have just finished a three-year contract and have renewed for three more years. So great was business on Children’s Day that some concession men were sold right out. The Pacific Coast-Kline Shows also reported big business. The free acts included Lester, Bell and Griffin, clowns; Atenos, aerialists; Cap- tain Huntley's :lephants, La Role Troupe and Flying Millers. Jennings Fair Midway Goes to Bernardi JENNINGS. La., Oct. 19.—Felice Ber- hardi, of the Bernardi Exposition Shows, has been awarded the contract for the midway attractions at the Jeff Davis Parish Fair, according to announgce- ment made by E. S. Shoaf, secretary. The Bernardi Shows carry 8 riding devices, 14 shows and about 60 concessions The fair catalor and premium list will be off the press in a few days. They contain 100 pages. A new feature of the catalog is that the eight middle pages are printed in red on yellow paper and carry the program day by day: also the feature acts and announcements regard- ing the various exhibits, carnival, races, etc. Many new departments have been added to the fair, and the Negro division. Seventy-five Jennings businese men accompanied by the Buch Boys’ Band of 30 pieces will make a good-will tour to 14 towns in this and adjoining parishes Oc- tober 23 for the purpose of advertising the fair, which will be held November 20 to 23, inclusive. Hall County Considering A Free Fair GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Oct. 19.—Hal! County’s fair for 1930 may be a free exhibition, as Secretary Durtschi, of Wood River, has put that proposition up to the county board for consideration It is estimated that the gate receipts when an admission fee was charged would be around $5,000, and he proposed to the board that this sum be raised by the local Chamber of Commerce. The suggestion is not entirely new to the county board, as at the last annua! meeting of the stockholders of the fair association a plan allowing similar to the free plan was proposed. The former plan was that all school children would be allowed to enter the grounds on presenting a school ticket. This ticket would cost 10 cents and would be paid by the school district in which the child attended school. This plan was thought to be a good one, Durtschi said, as it would allow every child to attend and yet add financially to the fair. This financial aid would greatly help the character of the fair, it was believed Game Operators Fined a ATLANTA, Oct. 19.—Pleas of guilty to the misdemeanor charge of operating a gambling device brought fines of #50 each for C A. Dunn, M. Goldberg E Erskine and Sam Schwatz in Judge Virlyn B. Moore's division of FPulton Superior Court. The defendants were arrested at the Southeastern Fair during a raid on al- leged gambling devices The four de- fendants operated a bingo game. A quantity of alleged gambling para- phernalia seized during the raid on the fair was destroyed Monday in the court- house furnaces. The equipment in- cluded bingo cards and boards, roll- down boards and false-bottomed tubs equipped with hidden springs by which it is possible to cause thrown balls to rebound to the sucker's loss. Other de fendants arrested in the raid were fincd in Superior Court last week. 1929 International Entries Are Heavy CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—Entries in the many different departments of the Inter- national Live-Stock Exposition are be- ginning to deluge the headquarters of the management, according to B. H Heide, secretary of the exposition. Some of them are ccming from the far corners of the earth, as, for instance, wheat sam- ples for the Hay and Grain Show from far- away New South Wales. Greater inducement in the form of premiums and prizes will make the com- petition of the young people of the farms in the Boys and Girls’ Congress, held in connection with the International, more than ever a center cf vital interest. Some 1,200 selected farm youths and girls from practically every State in the Union are expected to take part in the congress Owners of the leading stab'es in America have sent word that their en- tries will participate in this year's ex- position, and the horse show promises to eclipse all of its predecessors in both size and quality. Entries will close November 1! for in- dividual live-stock classes, November 10 for the Hay and Grain Show, and November 23 for the carload-lot live-stock classes. The dates of the show are November 30- December 7. 35 Florida Fairs Set From Oct. to April I JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19. — Re- ports received by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce to date indicate that 35 fairs are slated to be held in the State between October, 1929, and April, 1930. Dates for 23 have been determined or tentatively set. 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Macon Draws Good Crowds MACON, Ga., Oct. 19.—Despite the fact the first two days were a little off in attendance, President Jacobs and Secretary-Manager E. Ross Jordan were optimistic that the 1929 edition of the Georgia State Exposition would go over far beyond all previous records insofar as attendance and general completeness war concerned, The exposition, held for nine days in the past, was cut to an even six this vear, and, tho the crowds never came until the latter end of the engagement, the officials feel the same way about it this year All exhibit space was well taken and a number of new features introduced. The fair management was especially pleased with the grand-stand program and also the midway attractions offered by the Royal American Shows. ‘As a departure the fair association offered no race program; in fact, the track was not utilized at all, only for the Wild West attractions. This prob- ably did not attract as many patrons to the stand as ‘before, altho a two-hour program was given, including 12 circus acts The greatest flower show in the his- tory of the State occupied one of the main buildings, while art work played a big part also in the division set aside for the ladies. A pigeon show. rabbit show, poultry show, swine and dairy cattle occupied other buildings and the entries this year far exceeded any previous exhibit. In front of the grand stand Nagle’s Rlue Ribbon Attractions and the King Rros. Rodeo offered the program. In the Nagle company were Groth Brothers, break-away ladders: Yoshida Japs., head- blancing trapeze; DeKoh! Trio, acrobatic dancing: George Duo, Russian wire act: Nacle’s Wonder-Working Dogs: Groth Brothers, double trapeze and tron jaw; Yoshida Japs. high perch and foot juggling. The DeKohls offered as a sec- ond number the stairs of death, while the Nagle dogs also offered a second number. The program was concluded with the Novikoff flying act. The New Castle Fireworks Company presented the finale with the Eruption of Mt. Etna. Brownlee’s Hickville Rube Band played a concert and also for the acts. The King Rodeo, a new kind of grand- stand attraction for this fair, went over big. The company came direct from the Southeastern Fair, Atlanta, bringing over 100 head of horses, steers and buffaloes and 60 people. The new at- traction won instant favor with fair patrons, who cheered the pastimes of the Westerners with enthusiasm. Among the King contingent were a number of women riders, some Indians and a gen- eral collection of rodeo performers. who put.on a great exhibition of this kind. The Royal American Shows occupied the midway for the first time and was one of the outstanding hits of the ex- hibition. This beautiful show played the second engagement of its South- eastern tour and presented many attrac- tions never before seen at Macon. Eight rides and 17 shows made up the com- pany, among which the “Dragon” ride and Elsie Calvert's Revue drew the heaviest The Coney Island Side Show, under the management of Dick Best, also came in for heavy patronage and was accorded the credit of being the best attraction of its kind ever on the grounds. The paraphernalia of the Royal Ameri- can was all spick and span and received Many compliments from the fair officials and newspapers as well as from visitors. President Jacobs remarked: “We have brought together the greatest array of attractions for our patrons in the his- tory of the Georgia Exposition. With Such beautiful weather prevailing we are bound to go over the top. Tho attend- ance has not been as good as we expected for the first couple of days, but the People are bound to come. Macon is noted for being a week-end fair, there- fore we have no worries yet, as the checkup Saturday night will undoubted- ly reveal the greatest total attendance yet achieved.” Great credit ig due E. Ross Jordan, Secretary, whose untiring efforts have made him an outstanding figure in Georgia fair circles, Jordan also con- curred in Jacobs’ remarks, and added: ‘With such a show the people can’t help but come.” Billboard ong Men | FAIRS—BOOKING DIRECT—EXPOSITIONS | ONE MAN | Ain't Got a Bit of Sense—That's the Reason | Advertise AL NUTTLE, MUSICAL CLOWN Sisieeens USING 15 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS poy 3 Clown Acts Bond Furnished. Address care The Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. BAND A. F. THAVIU, Mgr. and Dir. 15- THAVIU’S SILVER JUBILEE YEAR - 180 THAVIU, his BAND and PRESENTATION UNITS Offering the Most Elaborate and Diversified Entertainment of His Successful Career. FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR. AUDITORIUM BLDG., CHICAGO. SAMUEL THAVIQU, Director. Rice, . A. F. Thaviu. HOMER NEER General Manager NOVEMBER NOVELTY AND SENSATIONAL ACTS IN THE EASTERN TERRITORY, NOTICE! WILL BE IN OUR NEW YORK OFFICE, 1560 BROADWAY TO INTERVIEW AND BOOK ACTS FOR 1930 PARK AND FAIR SEASON THE GUS SUN BOOKING EXCH. CO., Inc. | MELVIN HOWARD Special Representative 9 6th AND 7th Just Closed Another Season of 11 Weeks Jack Champion Ensemble of Grand Stand Fair Attractions PRESENTATION STYLE OF PROGRAM “DE LUXE”. 23 People. 19 Acts. Two-Hour Performance. to offer. Girl Musicians for Band Special Stage Setting. WANTED—Acts that will appreciate season of fifteen weeks ” Railroad moves _ Now Booking Season 1930. also Dancing Teams that have a Novelty Address JACK CHAMPION, St. Regis Hotel, North Clark St., Chicago, Il. % .. eer _| 1425 BROADWAY. CREATORE sis BAND Pauline Talma, Soprano Soloist Week of November 11, TOLEDO INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION For Date Address NEW YORK CITY. Suitable for Fairs and Suite 609, Butler Building, - ACTS WANTED WIRE—WRITE OR PHONE ERNIE YOUNG Parks for Season 1930. Chicago, Illinois 185,000 for Atlanta ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 19.—It has been officially announced by the directors of the Southeastern Fair that attendance this year was 185,000. This figure does not break any attendance records, but the officers stated the exhibits this year far exceeded the past shows. At the meeting of the directors plans were laid to commence immediately on the next year’s event and important de- velopments are expected to be forth- ceming soon. It is the intention to make the fair a real Southeastern’ ex- hibition in the future and seven differ- ent States will be interested, according to present plans. MOBILE FREE FAIR PLANS GO FORWARD MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 19—*“Enthusiasm for the Mobile Free Fair, November 4 to 11, is at high pitch,” says Vice-President E. H. Norton, a veteran showman in charge of publicity and advertising for the association. “We are not guessing about this interest, because we have gone to all communities in Mobile County and entertained them and explained our plans, and have shown them the ex- traordinary free-act program and why we can afford to do this, and it has resulted in lining up every community behind the movement. “In addition to the community ex- hibits, showing the agricultural and hor- ticultural resources and the displays of 4-H Clubs, poultry and women's work, we have the greatest lineup of free acts ever shown at a fair in Mobile. It in- cludes Banard’s One-Ring Circus, with its dancing, skating, bicycling bears; a Dog, Pony and Monkey Show, that has never been seen in the South before, and the Five Flying La Vans. A big fireworks prcegram for four nights, which includes the thrilling spectacle, ‘The Suicide Fleet in the North Sea’. Bernardi’s Ex- position Shows will be the midway at- traction. “With 200,000 people within easy reach of Mobile by a two-hour drive, we have every reason to believe that we will bring 75,000 people.” Big Attendance At Rowan Fair SALISBURY, N. C., Oct. 19.—Twenty thousand people passed thru the gates on the opening day of the Rowan County Fair, and the crowds have increased bury, and early indications place it among attendance have not yet been compiled. This is the first fair ever held in Salis- bury, and early predictions place it among the top-notch events in this section. The exhibits include farm products and industrial displays, which are interesting to the crowds as they pass thru the ex- hib:t hall. Numerous displays of various kinds of live stock are to be seen. The poultry exhibit, which is a very large one, is attracting special attention. The midway attractions are being fur- nished by the Melville-Reiss Shows,a North Carolina institution, whose winter home is 'n Charlotte. With 18 separate shows and 10 riding devices, the midway is of State fair caliber. The various shows present the appearance of being c’ean and pleasing, and so far as can be ascer- tained there is no out-and-out gambling. Among the free attract’ons in front of the grand stand are Christianson’s mili- tary horses, the Madame Bedini troupe of high-school horses, and the clown, Ford. October 26, 1929 67 WorkUnder Way On Volusia Show DE LAND, Fila., Oct. 19.—Volusia County Fair and Citrus Exposition officials have received definite assurance that the Federal Quarantine Board and the State Plant Board will permit the attractive exhibits of citrus fruits, in- cluding oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, lemons, etc., that have always been of such great interest to the Northern visitors sojourning in Florida. This was thought impossible for a while because of the med. fly eradication and control work. Johnny J. Jones will again supply the midway, the fairgrounds being winter quarters of the Jones Show. A large number of the free acts will come from the Ringling-Barnum Circus, the fire- works from John Serpico, and speed events will be in charge of J. R. Tanner and Fred Spoerhase. Governor Carlton will be guest of honor February 13. Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, Florida's Congresswoman, will be the guest of honor Wednesday, and on Friday Hon. Duncan U. Fletcher, Flori- da’s senior Senator, will be the honor guest. The 63 acres comprising the fair plant have all been beautifully landscaped and many are the beautiful vistas of palms, flowering shrubs and beautiful flowers. The 18 buildings have been painted and the combined bleacher and grand- stand capacity is now 6,000. Willard, N. M., Fair Proves Big One WILLARD, N. M., Oct. 19—The Tor- rance County Pair, week of September 30, closed with the largest attendance in its 19 years. Thousands were present for the opening day, known as Governor Dillon Day, when the Governor made a short address and crowned the first queen of the fair “Miss Torrance Coun- ty”, little Minnie B. Chapple, of Moun- tain Air. The schools from the several towns made a nice display. The woman's department and the agricultural depart- ment were the best in years. A fine auto show, good ball game _ between Madrid, champion of N. M. Central League, and the Torrance County ball team, and 30 rounds of fast boxing were features. McDermott’s fine carnival company formed the midway and the final night costume and baby mardi gras dance was a big success. This was the first real big county fair, but preparations are being made to make next year’s show even better. Jack C. Hanlon is secretary. Five-County Ark. Fair Operated at a Profit PINE BLUFF, Ark., Oct. 19 —Secretary H. Ben Feinberg of the Five-County Fair Association, which staged a fair for Jef- ferson, Lincoln, Cleveland, Drew and Grant counties here, has reported to the directors of the fair association that in addition to attracting about 74,000 persons the fair was cperated at a small profit. The directors discussed a pro- posal to add Arkansas and Bradley counties to the association next year, but no action was taken. County Judge R. H. Williams of Pine Bluff, president of the association, presided. ACTS, ATTENTION! We are now ready to contract with Acts for the coming fair season. WANT Acts of all descrip- tions, four or five-people Combinations, Family Acts, Doubles, Singles and Trios Send photos, full descriptions and your lowest salary. In market for three or four-people Casting Act. Write WIL- LIAMS & LEE. 464 Holly Ave., St. Paul, Minn.; Van Buren Hotel. Chicago, Ill., week October 24-30 THE DORCHESTER COLORED COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION. now open for Shows, Rides and Concessions. Write or wire M. J. ROBINSON, Manager, or L. R. BROWN, Secretary, St. George S. C. Date November 6-9. 1929. W. T. BROTH- ERS, Pres.; L. R. BROWN, Secy; M. J. ROBIN- SON. Gen. Manager. WANT crass REVUE CLASS Of 12 to 16 people, for Fairs for the coming sea- son. Must be first class in every way and have good Scenery, and be able to change some each night. Give your lowest salary and all descrip- tions in first letter and send photos, if any. Write WILLIAMS & LEE. 464 Holly Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Cees le (2 ee r ‘ 2 . - = = = é P asiah 4 2 Ss a E | ~ — ad ‘ : Po — ————— eS a : ee | ~ ; ae ae* “a rs } Pe oa _ os “. ‘ ft ett ? / ) Pe ee , ee | eee . | a ) NN a ™ — | ' . ? " ‘ me’ — > Pe 4 g - ee . ee | Ty, lil ) ame a j _ Ld ee a a J ; — | Pe : —_—_—_—_—_—_———— rr ee ae . | Be ) : . : . ‘ Sone : ; Peer ee ee oe =“ > oon 2
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‘ October 26, 1929 7 Billboard ml =Sy “Parks, ‘Piers and “Beaches Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. Si ae ae Pres. Humphrey Predicts Banner N. A. A. P. Meet Registration Is Expected To Approach the 1,000 Mark— Eighty Per Cent of the Available Exhibition Space : Already Spoken For _D. S. Humphrey, president cf the Humphrey Company, of Cleveland, and president of the National Association of Amusement Parks, in a recent interview, declared that the forthcoming convention of the association, to be held at the Stevens Hotel, Chicago, week of December 9, promises to eclipse all previous conventions of that noteworthy organization. Monday, December 9, and must be com- pleted by 1 p.m. Tuesday. Inspection of exhibits for the awarding of prizes by the Jury of Awards will take place between. 1 and 2 p.m., after which time the exhibition halls will be thrown open to delegates and guests. Tuesday, starting at 2 pm., is to be known as Exhibitors’ Day and there will be no program scheduled aside from the inspection of exhibits. The exhibition halls also will be open the three following mornings and eve- nings, with the exception. of Friday, the last day of the convention, when it will be closed permanently at 6:30 p.m., thus giving ample time for the inspection of all exhibit material numerous times by those in attendance. Tuesday, December 10, is also Registra- tion Day, starting at 10 am., and it is hoped that all delegates and guests will arrive on this day, not only for registra- tion purposes, but also to enjoy Ex- hibitors’ Souvenir Day, when countless souvenirs will be given out by the numerous exhibitors There will be three afternoon sessions of the convention proper starting on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. The program, which is in the charge of Rex D. Billings, vice-president and general manager of Idora Park, Youngstown, O., chairman; N. S. Alexander, lessee, Woodside Park, Philadelphia, and Frank W. Darling, di- rector of Playland, Rye, N. Y., is like all N. A. A. P. programs, a 100 per cent proposition. The entertainment com- mittee in charge of the Friday night affair has some novel entertainment in store for the delegates and guests during and after the big Friday night powwow. President Humphrey, discussing the convention, declares: “Last year Presi- dent Pearce in prophesying the at- tendance at the 1928 convention forecast an attendance of 600. Our registration books show that more than 800 were in , attendance and I shall be keenly disap- pointed if we do not pass the 1,000 mark this year. This, combined with the visit- ing fair secretaries. carnival men and others interested in our line of en- deavoy, should bring our gross. at- tendance up to the 1,500 mark. “The Hotel Stevens is the greatest place in the world for the holding of a convention. The program, from what I have seen cf it, looks like the best ever, and certainly, the exhibition will be the biggest yet, as Secretary A. R. Hodge tells me that at this writing there are about 125 of the 160 booths already re- served, and this with the convention many weeks off.” The tentative program of the 11th Annual Convention will be published in the trade papers shortly. . . T Aurel Vaszin in New York NEW YORK, Oct. 19. — Aurel Vaszin, president of the Dayton Funhouse and Hiding Device Manufacturing Company, was a visitor to this city last week. He reports prospects excellent for 1930. Vas- zin @iso isverested in Forest Park, Dayton, which enjoyed a good season Installation of exbibits will begin Long Beach Fun Zone Plans Made For Halloween LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19.—Hob- goblins, horribles and wraiths from the spirit world, led by Old King Goblin himself, will make merry at the Amuse- ment Zone the night of October 31, Hal- loween. Carrying jack-o’-lanterns and banners, the eerie figures will take part in a gigantic parade, winding its way up and down the streets of the water front. In addition to the parade, there will be serpentine and noise makers for all. Squire F. DuRee, recreation director, has announced that the Amusement League will give special prizes to groups of boys, not less than four nor more than 10, marching in special formation. Among those already entered are the Alley Rat Gang, the Wharf Rats, Barna- cle Bill and His Friends and Captain Kidd and the Pirates. Prizes will be awarded the most gro- tesque costumes and the most unique home-made banners in the parade. CLIVE NEWCOME HARTT. “The Ballyhoo Boy”, who has had a long and glorful career in show business. For 28 seasons Hartt was a clown in Luna Park and ballyhoo at Coney Island, New York. He also has been an actor in road shows, a juggler, piano player, press agent, ‘trade paper editor, short story writer, min- strel, and, in~ short, a “Jack-of-all- trades” in the amusement line. SUMMERLAND PARK TAKEN BY AVIOLI COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 19.—Summerland Beach Park at Buckeye Lake has been leased for three years to Lewis V. Avioli of Philadelphia, the board of directors has announced. Avioli, who has had a wide experience in park management, announces he expects to spend several hundred thousand dollars in redecorat- ing and improving the park buildings Begin Work on Miami’s Playland As Hundreds Seek Concessions MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 19.—Construction of the new Million-Dollar Playland Park in Miami is now under way An ornate fence of stucco, 16 feet high and panele& for advertising display, is going up. A colorful entrance and administration build- ing design has been completed by the park architects. design, trict, and is so arranged as to be prac- tical for use as the main entrance to the World's Fair proposed here for 1933. The entrance will represent an expendi- ture of about $18,000. John A. Miller, of the John A. Miller Company, of Detroit, has arranged to lay out the park, which is scheduled to open December 12. As the result of a newspaper campaign contest, in which cash awards and ad- mittance tickets were given, and which was participated tn by hundreds, the name Playland has been selected In response to an announcement ad- vertisement in the September 7 issue of The Billboard, the Miami Exposition & Amusement Park, Inc.; had received up to October 10 applications for 1,497 con- cessions. | Major Rhodes is making a careful se- lection of concessions, and as there are many times more concessionaires who wish places than space or good business would permit, he is accepting only those concessions ‘which he believes to be in nearest keeping with the plan for an ideal amusement park Among those seeking space and upon whcm Rhodes looks with favor are F. L Markely and C. S. Porter, of Salisbury 7 harmonizing with the general architectural effects of the Miami It is of modified Spanish dis- Beach, Mass., who have arrived to install the latest type Dodgem manufactured by their company; Mr. Ganim, of J. W. Ely, Inc., the Airplane Swing, made by J. W. Ely, Inc.; H. P. French with a number of concessions, which will include long- range shooting gallery, archery range and high striker, also the Caterpillar; Robert Hammer, Custer auto car and miniature railvay track, shipped direct from the Dayton Fun House and Riding Device Manufacturing Company, of Dayton, O.; J. L. Brown, the Tumble Bug: L. J. Heth, of the Heth Shows, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a- Whirl, Carousel, Svooper, Chairplane and Lindy Loop. He has also contracted to erect and be ready for the opening date, Down on the Farm, Buggy Ride, Monkey Speedway and Animal Show, Pitch Show (20 in 1) and the Rocky Road to Dublin, and he has bought the privilege for 30 different con- cessions for games of skill. No gambling will be tolerated Arthur Chapman, photograph gallery; Frank C. Pope, elec- tric bingo and fish pond; Lowell Mitchell, phrenology, and Eddie Vaughan, with Stella, famous painting from the Panama Pacific Exposition. oz. Pool and Rink On Bronx Site NEW YORK—Within the site of the old Jackson Motion Picture Studios at Westchester, Jackson and Forest avenues in the Bronx, a new swimming pool, claimed to be the largest in the world, is being constructed. When completed, it will afford the Bronxites not only a com- modious pool, but a spacious roller- shaking rink, gymnasium, dancing floor and cafe. It is proposed to make it a year-round proposition. Morris Inkelas, 2010 Grand avenue, is directing the con- struction work. The site has a frontage of 225 feet on Westchester avenue, 200 feet on Jackson avenue and 100 feet on Forest avenue. The pool wil) ve 185 by 40 feet, with a depth range of from 2 to 9 feet. The roller-skating rink will be 150 ‘eet square; dance floor dimensions, 50 by 75 feet. There will be 1,500 in- dividual lockers for bathers, steam rooms, solariums and other up-to-date features. Special care will be given to the patrons to insure comfort of the bathers in. sum- mer and winter. A large sliding glass roof can be rolled aside to permit com- fortable summer bathing, while in win-_ ter months, by steam process, the waters of the pool can be maintained at a uni- form, tepid heat. Bronxites will be able to roller skate, swim, dance, dine, and last, but not least, bathe, all within an evening. Starlight Park To Add New Rides Next Year NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—While the 1929 season was as good as could be expected, Starlight Park already is making plans for the coming year, which includes the installation of new riding devices. W. J Harkins, business manager of the park, stated a new gravity coaster, 89 feet high and 2,700 feet long, likely will be installed. It will be on the Bobs Coast- er lines. Also, some of the flat rides in the park will be razed and a roller skat- ing rink added in their place. Plans are pending for installing a Tumble Bug. New concession stands will be erected on the midway This year the park experimented with leasing out their rides, and the same procedure undoubtedly will be followed hereafter. This arrangement proved sat- isfactory. Starlight’s commodious pool will be improved during the winter months. A modern cafeteria. of Spanish design, lo- cated between the beach and pool, will be constructed for the convenience of the pool's patrons. Four thousand addi- tional lockers will be added. The entire pool will be painted and decorated when next season rolls around and the beach will be beautified and improved upon Swedish Park Executive Visiting United States NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Arvid Klaster- borg, park operator of Stockholm, Swe- den, is here on business. Fred Fansher (“yours for a hot summer") has been showing him around the local resorts and parks. Klasterborg cabled the American con- sul to find out when the parks in the States would close, and he was advised not until October 15. He was disap- pointed to learn on his arrival here that the season ended on Labor Day. Never- theless, he has been making the best of the situation. MRS, H. A. DANCER, of Lamoni, Ia., is understood to be leading a movement for a new swimming pool in that city. 1 | . : | — a Re LTE NR LT RE 2 EZ j eS * ~ — ’ or. > ae ; po ee vy a = a pT a a vist 2 ata aoe |
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Henry Wagner DETROIT, Oct. 19—Henry Wagner, proprietor of Eastwood Amusement Park, will run for the office of sheriff of Wayne County, which includes the city of De- troit, at the next election, he has an- nounced. Wagner has been connected with the sheriff's staff for a number of years, and was elected to fill a vacancy last fall, but was kept out of office due to a technicality -n the succession law. H. W. Perry in I in New Field CANTON, O., ‘Oct. 19.—I 19.—H. W. Perry, for many years in charge of Moonlight ball- room at Meyers Lake Park here, an- nounced his resignation to ergage in other business. Perry came to Canton to become associated with the George Sinclair interests after he had been in charge of a large park dance pavilion in Indianapolis. He was for several years in charge of the dance pavilion at Sum- mit Beach Park, and with his wife was in vaudeville. ” ‘New wey tied “Loop-the-Loop”” Game for all Amusement Places, Parks, Beaches, Soft Drink Parlors, ——— Galleries, ete Runs iteelf—eutomatic coin co llector and scoring Gerken, Thrilling ort! Bverybody plays women and children! Your receipts clear ~ count to all who order NOW for 1930. We offer MRS. PETERSON, prioe much lower. so order EARLY from THE INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY & LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, Inc. More ame, prettier IN RUSHVILLE, IND., the following music n Band. Just shipped late model compose @ municipal swimming pool ington Park, El Paso; E. A. Dyson, T. W. Sweeney, C. A. Dill, SS aw oe. R. C. Amrine, D. W. Runkle and P. J. certs, Bands, Advertis- ing. Easy terms. F Muscatine, lowa 0 Get a New '. R “ MooreMade” CAROUSAL FOR SALE READY in all SIZES to be shipped. A Special dis- t A-1 condition. the BEST line of Hi-Strikers ever built in our ih te a a - : ae E: are ‘ ‘ la Y fy iy nies I U al 4 Le i = Nek a >» P| "ENQwele ee tt + aie ee “ ee 1 _ 2 | , 7 ~~ ra pw } x : ee P ; ' | BRIANT SPECIALTY CO., 958 N ' . Meridian St., Indianapolis. , } o er : sm Big Profits — & fr ._ = a ——— _ ————— ee | fee te eR a Se smn eS AA LT EQUIP. '‘14fazn..—_ soe a > N \ ~ it ahi ti piu LS, eT LLL TL Gene A Nene Ah SRE FREER MR Q F ee Y RB ) : : i ; . 7 : . * r "i — - Nee pee es pe ae ei, ae on ee 3); Fa
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i! October 26, 1929 Billboard _ Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O ‘Parks, ‘Piers and Beaches | — JT A Pres. Humphrey Predicts Banner N. A. A. P. Meet Registration Is Expected To Approach the 1,000 Mark— Eighty Per Cent of the Available Exhibition Space Already Spoken For _D. S. Humphrey, president cf the Humphrey Company, of Cleveland, and president of the National Association of Amusement Parks, in a recent interview, declared that the forthcoming convention of the association, to be held at the Stevens Hotel, Chicago, week of December 9, promises to eclipse all previous conventians of that noteworthy organization. Monday, December 9, and must be com- pleted by 1 p.m. Tuesday. Inspection of exhibits for the awarding of prizes by the Jury of Awards will take place between 1 and 2 p.m., after which time the exhibition halls will be thrown open to delegates and guests. Tuesday, starting at 2 pm., is to be known as Exhibitors’ Day and there will be no program scheduled aside from the inspection of exhibits. The exhibition halls also will be open the three following mornings and eve- nings, with the exception. of Friday, the last day of the convention, when it will be closed permanently at 6:30 p.m., thus giving ample time for the inspection of all exhibit material numerous times by those in attendance. Tuesday, December 10, is also Registra- tion Day, starting at 10 am., and it is hoped that all delegates and guests will arrive on this day, not only for registra- tion purposes, but also to enjoy Ex- hibitors’ Souvenir Day, when countless souvenirs will be given out by the numerous exhibitors There will be three afternoon sessions of the convention proper starting on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. The program, which is in the charge of Rex D. Billings, vice-president and general manager of Idora Park, Youngstown, O., chairman; N. S. Alexander, lessee, Woodside Park, Philadelphia, and Frank W. Darling, di- rector of Playland, Rye, N. Y., is like all N. A. A. P. programs, a 100 per cent proposition. The entertainment com- mittee in charge of the Friday night affair has some novel entertainment in store for the delegates and guests during and after the big Friday night powwow. President Humphrey, discussing the convention, declares: “Last year Presi- dent Pearce in prophesying the at- tendance at the 1928 convention forecast an attendance of 600. Our registration books show that more than 800 were in ,attendance and I shall be keenly disap- pointed if we do not pass the 1,000 mark this year. This, combined with the visit- ing fair secretaries. carnival men and others interested in our line of en- deavor, should bring our gross. at- tendance up to the 1,500 mark. “The Hotel Stevens is the greatest place in the world for the holding of a convention. The program, from what I have seen cf it, looks like the best ever, and certainly, the exhibition will be the biggest yet, as Secretary A. R. Hodge tells me that at this writing there are about 125 of the 160 booths already re- served, and, this with the convention many weeks off.” The tentative program of the 11th Annual Convention will be published in the trade papers shortly. Aurel Vaszin in New York NEW YORK, Oct. 19. — Aurel Vaszin, president of the Dayton Funhouse and xiding Device Manufacturing Company, was a visitor to this city last week. He reports prospects excellent for 1930. Vas- zin aiso isterested in Forest Park, Dayton, which enjoyed a good season Installation of exbibits will begin Long Beach Fun Zone Plans Made For Halloween LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19.—Hob- goblins, horribles and wraiths from the spirit world, led by Old King Goblin himself, will make merry at the Amuse- ment Zone the night of October 31, Hal- loween. Carrying jack-o’-lanterns and banners, the eerie figures will take part in a gigantic parade, winding its way up and down the streets of the water front. In addition to the parade, there will be serpentine and noise makers for all. Squire F. DuRee, recreation director, has announced that the Amusement League will give special prizes to groups of boys, not less than four nor more than 10, marching in special formation. Among those already entered are the Alley Rat Gang, the Wharf Rats, Barna- cle Bill and His Friends and Captain Kidd and the Pirates. Prizes will be awarded the most gro- tesque costumes and the most unique home-made banners in the parade. CLIVE NEWCOME HARTT. “The Ballyhoo Boy”, who has had a long and qrlorful career in show business. For 28 seasons Hartt was a clown in Luna Park and ballyhoo at Coney Island, New York. He also has been an actor in road shows, 4 juggler, piano player, press agent, ‘trade paper editor, short story writer, min- strel, and, in~ short, a “Jack-of-all- trades” in the amusement line. SUMMERLAND PARK TAKEN BY AVIOLI COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 19.—Summerland Beach Park at Buckeye Lake has been leased for three years to Lewis V. Avioli of Philadelphia, the board of directors has announced. Avioli, who has had a wide experience in park management, announces he expects to spend several hundred thousand dollars in redecorat- ing and improving the park buildings Begin Work on Miami’s Playland As Hundreds Seek Concessions MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 19.—Construction of the new Million-Dollar Playland Park in Miami is now under way An ornate fence of stucco, 16 feet high and panele& for advertising display, is going up. A colorful entrance and administration build- ing design has been completed by the park architects. It is of modified Spanish design, harmonizing with the general architectural effects of the Miami dis- trict, and is so arranged as to be prac- tical for use as the main entrance to the World’s Fair proposed here for 1933. The entrance will represent an expendi- ture of about $18,000. John A. Miller, of the John A. Miller Company, of Detroit, has arranged to lay out the park, which is scheduled to open December 12. As the result of a newspaper campaign contest, in which cash awards and ad- mittance tickets were given, and which Was participated ‘n by hundreds, the name Playland has been selected In response to an announcement ad- vertisement in the September 7 issue of The Billboard, the Miami Exposition & Amusement Park, Inc.; had received up to October 10 applications for 1,497 con- cessions = Major Rhodes is making a careful se- lection of concessions, and as there are many times more concessionaires who wish places than space or good business would permit, he is accepting only those concessions which he believes to be in nearest keeping with the plan for an ideal amusement park Among those seeking space and upon whcm Rhodes looks with favor are F. L. Markely and C. S. Porter, of Salisbury Beach, Mass., who have arrived to install the latest type Dodgem manufactured by their company; Mr. Ganim, of J. W. Ely, Inc., the Airplane Swing, made by J. W. Ely, Inc.; H. P. French with a number of concessions, which will include long- range shooting gallery, archery range and high striker, also the Caterpillar; Robert Hammer, Custer auto car and miniature railvay track, shipped direct from the Dayton Fun House and Riding Device Manufacturing Company, of Dayton, O.; J. L. Brown, the Tumble Bug: L. J. Heth, of the Heth Shows, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a- Whirl, Carousel, Svooper, Chairplane and Lindy Loop. He has also contracted to erect and be ready for the opening date, Down on the Farm, Buggy Ride, Monkey Speedway and Animal Show, Pitch. Show (20 in 1) and_ (the Rocky Road to Dublin, and he has bought the privilege for 30 different con- cessions for games of skill. No gambling will be tolerated. Arthur Chapman, photograph gallery; Frank C. Pope, elec- tric bingo and fish pond; Lowell Mitchell, phrenology, and Eddie Vaughan, with Stella, famous painting from the Panama Pacific Exposition. | Pool and Rink On Bronx Site NEW YORK—Within the site of the old Jackson Motion Picture Studios at Westchester, Jackson and Forest avenues in the Bronx, a new swimming pool, claimed to be the largest in the world, is being constructed. When completed, it will afford the Bronxites not only a com- modious pool, but a spacious roller- shaking rink, gymnasium, dancing floor and cafe. It is proposed to make it a year-round proposition. Morris Inkelas, 2010 Grand avenue, is directing the con- struction. work. The site has a frontage of 225 feet on Westchester avenue, 200 feet on Jackson avenue and 100 feet on Forest avenue. The pool will be 135 by 40 feet, with a depth range of from 2 to 9 feet. The roller-skating rink will be 150 “eet square; dance floor dimensions, 50 by 75 feet. There will be 1,500 in- dividual lockers for bathers, steam rooms, solariums and other up-to-date features. Special care will be given to the patrons to insure comfort of the bathers in. sum- mer and winter. A large sliding glass roof can be rolled aside to permit com- fortable summer bathing, while in win-_ ter months, by steam process, the waters of the pool can be maintained at a uni- form, tepid heat. Bronxites will be able to roller skate, swim, dance, dine, and last, but not least, bathe, all within an evening. Starlight Park To Add New Rides Next Year NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—While the 1929 season was as good as could be expected, Starlight Park already is making plans for the coming year, which includes the installation of new riding devices. W. J Harkins, business manager of the park, stated a new gravity coaster, 89 feet high and 2,700 feet long, likely will be installed. It will be on the Bobs Coast- er lines. Also, some of the flat rides in the park will be razed and a roller skat- ing rink added in their place. Plans are pending for installing a Tumble Bug. New concession stands will be erected on the midway. This year the park experimented with leasing out their rides, and the same procedure undoubtedly will be followed hereafter. This arrangement proved sat- isfactory. Starlight’s commodious pool will be improved during the winter months. A modern cafeteria. of Spanish design, lo- cated between the beach and pool, will be constructed for the convenience of the pool’s patrons. Four thousand addi- tional lockers will be added. The entire pool will be painted and decorated when next season rolls around and the beach will be beautified and improved upon Swedish Park Executive Visiting United States NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Arvid Klaster- borg, park operator of Stockholm, Swe- den, is here on business. Fred Fansher (“yours for a hot summer”) has been showing him around the local resorts and parks. Klasterborg cabled the American con- sul to find out when the parks in the States would close, and he was advised not until October 15. He was disap- pointed to learn on his arrival here that the season ended on Labor Day. Never- theless, he has been making the best of the situation. MRS, H. A. DANCER, of Lamoni, Ia., is understood to be leading a movement for a new swimming pool in that city. I , ‘ 68 a po ee | | . 4 * ~ > . | ee , : \s . | F “< aa 3 hy ‘* q a a ~~ ae - ie a . —n __| a —_ _ U cinieensheneiiciigaaeniastinanssimnainibemaniitins 7
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Operating suc- ‘ully now. Very reasonable. MRS. PETERSON, 290 Richmond Ave., 7? neene, Staten Island, Billb’ Henry Wagner For Politics DETROIT, Oct. 19—Henry Wagner, proprietor of Eastwood Amusement Park, will run for the office of sheriff of Wayne County, which includes the city of De- troit, at the next election, he has an- nounced. Wagner has been connected with the sheriff's staff for a number of years, and was elected to fill a vacancy last fall, but was kept out of office due to a technicality -n the succession law. H. W. Perry in } in New Field CANTON, O., ‘Oct. 19.— 19.—H. W. Perry, for many years in charge of Moonlight ball- room at Meyers Lake Park here, an- nounced his resignation to engage in other business. Perry came to Canton to become associated with the George Sinclair interests after he had been in charge of a large park dance pavilion in Indianapolis. He was for several years in charge of the dance pavilion at Sum- mit Beach Park, and with his wife was in vaudeville. E. E. Monroe Joins Meyers Lake Park CANTON, O., Oct. 19—E. E. Monroe, excursion agent and picnic man for Rock Springs Park, Chester, W. V%., has become identified with Meyers Lake Park here in the capacity of excursion agent. He will be assisted by George Brown, who for several years has been contracting pic- nics and promoting at the local park. Don McKibben, last season with Meyers Lake Park in the capacity of excursion agent, has resigned, and will engage in other work. IN RUSHVILLE, IND., the following compose a municipal swimming pool committee: J. H. McCune, C. S. Loring, E. A. Dyson, T. W. Sweeney, C. A. Dill, R. C. Amrine, D. W. Runkle and P. J. Park. $1930) seca HI-STRIKER READY in all SIZES to be shipped. A Special! dis- count to all who order NOW for 1930. We offer the BEST line of Hi-Strikers ever built in our Factory during the past 24 years’ experience. 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October 26, 1929 Chi. Radio Show Biggest Yet Held CHICAGO, Oct. 21.—Every square foot of the more than 100,000 feet of space available in the Coliseum has been taken up by the Radio Show, which opened today and will continue for eight days. Planned on a scale far in advance of anything hitherto attempted in the radio line, this show gives promise of attract- ing a record-breaking attendance, as it has not onlv been well publicized, but has in its er: hibits and attractions every- thing that would interest a radio fan, from the veriest layman to the expert. The Coliseum has been transformed into a fairyland of color and art for this event. Thousands of yards of beautifully colored clcth have been used in fashioning the decorations; the ex- hibit booths have been built with an eye to their attractiveness, and splendid lighting effects have been arranged. Every conceivable article‘ pertaining to radio is on exhibit. The entertainment features, too, are all of a radio nature. Of major interest is the television de- partment. On the second floor a tele- vision theater has been built, where each day of the show the wonders of television will be demonstrated. Contributing to the entertainment are many of the stars appearing in Chicago theaters at the present time. A few of those who will appear are Eugenie Leontovitch, of Fires of Spring, and Mildred Byram, Lillian Mendez, Lillian DeBarron, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, Frank Monroe and Freddie Rose, of the same company; Nina Olivette, Ellen Gilligan, Alice Boulder and other members of the Hold Everything Com- pany; Texas Guinan, Ted Fiorito, Margery Maxwell, Vera Peppe, Charlotte Lansing. Al Kvale, Frankie Masters; members of My Girl Friday Company, WIBO Light Opera Company; Pat Flanagan, sports anrouncer; Johnny Burke, vaude. come- dian; KYW Merrymakers, and many others. The television part of the show is in charge of Austin Rahe, who has many special features and surprises in store for the thousands who will visit the show. Many Events Scheduled For Coliseum, Chicago CHICAGO, Oct. 19—The Coliseum, long the center of trade shows and spe- cial events of many kinds, stil] retains its popularity and attracts most of the major events that come to Chicago. Right now the building is the scene of great activity for one of the biggest events of the year, the Radio Show. Following this, many shows are booked for the next six months. Included among the more important events to come are the following: Automobile Accessories Show, Novem- be- 1 to 10; Poultry Show, December 4-7; Quo Vadis, December 16-28; Auto- mobile Show, January 20-February 4; Railway Appliance Show, March 5-16; Universal Sample Mart, March 20-31, ana Outdoor Life Show, May 1-12. Many hockey games also are scheduled for the winter months, as well as a number of other important events that are not yet ready to be announced. Charles R. Hall, manager of the Coliseum, is not only one of the best known auditorium executives in the country, but also, -vithout doubt, one of the best informed. Having been with the Coliseum since its inception he knows every detail of auditorium man- agement from the basement up. This fact, together with Hall’s extensive ac- quaintance and a reputation for ab- solute integrity, has quite as much to do with the building's popularity as de the many advantages of the building itself. Texas Cotton Palace Offers New Features WACO, Tex., Oct. 19.—The official pro- gram of the Texas Cotton Palace Exposi- tion and Dairy Show is practically ready for public distribution and will indicate that strong emphasis is this year being given to live stock as well as to the usual features. Dates of the annual exposition are November 1 to 10. For the first time in the history of the exposition there will be a _ live-stock parade and awarding of prizes in the coliseum. There will be auto races, football games and the The Vagabond King. Billboard | =} rr —j Special Events TRADE SHOWS, CELEBRATIONS, BENEFITS, ETC. (Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O.) Ly nd. | Toledo Shriners To Present Show Zenobia Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. &., of Toledo, O., is scheduled to present a big show during the week of January 27, which it is billing as “The Show World’s Sensations”. The show is to be made up of the biggest and most power- ful drawing cards in the vaudeville and circus fields, with the addition of movie stars and sports celebrities. This is the fourth annual presentation of this organization, it having used Sparks Circus two years and Sells-Floto Circus one year, purchasing each of these outfits outright for the show dates. Ben Groenewold, who has been in charge during the past years, has again been selected as general chairman of the committee. Community Fair For Crawfordville, Fla. CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19.—Sop- choppy citizens, under auspices of the agricultural department of the Sop- choppy High School, are planning a fall Community Fair, to be held November 1 and 2. Live stock, poultry, farm, garden and orchard products, together with women’s work and school exhibits, will feature the displays. A premium list, offering prizes for all exhibits, has been issued. The fair is expected to prove the be- ginning of a county fair that will be held annually hereafter. Nat’l Expo., Trade Show Transferred to Garden NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Thru unex- pected and unavoidable circumstances in regard to refrigeration units which can- not be erected in the Grand Central Palace by decision of the Fire Under- writers, the Manufacturers’ Exposition, Inc., has been obliged to transfer the National Exposition and Trade Show to Madison Square Garden. It will be held week of February 17, 1930. It was to have been held last week. 71 Trade Expo., Revue For Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.—The first an- nual Trade Exposition and Style Revue, sponsored by the Acacia Grand Lodge and the Eastern Star, with a combined membership of 9,000, will be held in their new million-dollar Masonic Tem- ple, at 10th and U streets, the first week in December. This is the first exposition of its kind ever attempted in Washington catering to the colored people. The entire floor space of the audi- torium. which is the second largest in the city, is to be taken up with local and national exhibitors. On the stage both afternoon and eve- ning will be presented a musical ex- travaganza entitled The Golden Jubilee, with a chorus of 50 girls; also a style revue showing the latest styles displayed on living models. Doc Perry’s Masonic Orchestra of 30 pieces will furnish the music. Several vaudeville acts will also round out a well-balanced program. Many valuable prizes will be given away nightly, including an auto. The execu- tive committee: Al E. Dotson, grand master; John Paynter, chairman of trustees; Mary L. Howard, grand royal matron. The exposition is being pro- duced by the American Producing Com- pany of Washington. John R. Heppe’s Activities (PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19—John R. Heppe put on the Pure Food Show here last week. He will stage similar events in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Washington, Rich- mond and Brooklyn before the opening of his Luna Park season next spring. Creatore’s Band Bookings NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Giuseppe Cre- atore, director of his famous band, will appear with his organization at the Toledo, O., Industrial Exposition week of November 11. The band will then go to California for the winter season. Bookings are now being arranged for the 1980 park and fair season. Band and Address all wires and mail to AT LIBERTY novenser’ toth, 1929 Victor and His Famous Presentation of Luna Park, Coney Island, N. Y. NOW TOURING SOUTHERN STATES The band with a run of ninety consecutive weeks without losing a date. booking open time after November 10. A real presentation for your Food Shows, Theaters or other Expositions and so forth. Vocal Soloists, Instrumental Soloists, Dancers and many other Musical Novelties. A clean-cut Band of A-1 Entertainers. Can be heard this week, October 21 to 26, at South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, S. C.; Orangeburg, S. C., Exposition, week of October 28 to 31; Clinton, N. C., Exposition, week of November 4 to 9. JAMES F. VICTOR, care Victor’s Band and Orchestra, to above route. AFTER Orchestra Now Supplies your entire programme. AT LIBERTY, ANNA-JOHN BUDD Half Man-Half Woman, for Special Events and Museums. Wire production of or write care Continental Hotel, Los Angeles, Calif, Dog Races Booked For N. Y. Coliseum NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Allan Cahill, promotion manager and director of pub- licity and advertising of New York’ Coliseum; will install dog races for 45 days, following the appearance of the 101 Ranch Show. The races will, no doubt, prove a good drawing card. The automobile show will hold forth the last week in January; the forepart of February, a food show will be in- troduced for one weck by the grocers of Manhattan and the Bronx, combined. Roller polo, something new, which is being sponsored by the American. Roller Hockey League, is being negotiated for. This game is played on roller skates, and is said to be replete with thrills. On Columbus Day, the Italian Hos- pital presented Cavalleria Rusticana, followed by Pagliacci, in the Coliseum, which netted the hospital $15,000. Des Moines Food Show Breaks Attendance Records DES MOINES, Oct. 19.—Des Moines’ fourth annual Food Show, which closed at the Coliseum Saturday night with a capacity crowd, broke all previous at- tendance records for the event, officials announced Sunday. More than 121,000 persons attended the exposition during the six days, from Oc- tober 7 to 12. The closing day witnessed an attendance of more than 21,000. A Warning and Some Good Advice Editorial from RS HERALD WORLD Of May 4, 1929. TECHNICAL ADVICE. 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Circus, Bazaar , Makes Impression In Brooklyn BROOKLYN, N. Y., Oct. 19.—The Cir- cus, Bazaar and Automobile Exposition, held under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center, made a fine im- pression. Walter K. Sibley and William Block promoted the event, which got under way October 6 and continued until the 17th. Sam Burgdorf directed the baby show. The concessions and auto exhibits were well arranged, and a large stage was lo- cated in the center of the Joy plaza, where an excellent free-act bill was rendered. Arthur L. Hill booked the acts, consisting of Rich and Main, aerial gymnasts, who wowed them; Bella Brengk and golden horse in artistic poses, a sure-fire hit; Bee Jung, sensational flying trapezist, got a big hand; Harry Fisher, comedy bicyclist, made 'em laugh; Lady Barbara and her pony circus was just as appealing as ever; Lucile Ander- son, intrepid high diver, held the pa- trons on the lot until the last whistle blew at 11 p.m. with her 85-foot dive. The exposition was attractively framed and Sibley expects to hold similar events patterned after this one later. I. O. O. F. Indoor Fair WEATHERFORD, Conn., Oct. 19.—The Washington Lodge, I. O. O. F., is planning to hold an indoor fair in the Legion hall during the week of October 28. Boro Park Silver Jubilee In Brooklyn for 10 Days BROOKLYN, Oct. 19.—Jerry Barnett and Mark Witt, who are directing the Boro Park Silver Jubilee, which begins today and will continue until the 29th, inclusive, have booked a strong array of attractions, rides and special features for the engagement. 3d Year for Houston Expo. HOUSTON, Oct. 19.—The South Texas Agricultural and Industrial Exposition will celebrate its third anniversary Octo- ber 30 to November 9. An attendance of 500,000 is expected. Planning Fall Festival MT. VERNON, Ind., Oct. 19.—Plans for the Merchants’ Fall Festival, which is to be one of the biggest events ever attempted here and which is to be held October 30, are advancing rapidly and are now well under way. Included in the entertainment will be two bands, two drum corps, children’s parade, in- dustrial parade, distribution of gifts, etc, Canton K. of C. Expo. CANTON, O., Oct. 19.—Under auspices of Knights of Columbus a four-day in- door exposition and bazaar will be held from October 23 to 26 in the K. of C. building. A popularity contest is one of the features of the event. Charles Vignos is chairman of the committee in charge. Corn Show at Jerseyville —_ — ———-.. JERSEYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 19.—The an- nual Jersey County Farmers’ Institute and Corn Show will be held October 23, 24 and 25 in the high school gymnasium. Pageants for Frisco SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19.—More than 800 dancers, singers and entertainers will take part in The Pharaoh of Fairyland, & pageant to be produced by Sciots as part of the national convention to be held in San Francisco November 6 to 9. The pageant will be given the final hight of the convention in the Exposi- tion Auditorium. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19.—San Fran- cisco’s annual Night in Ireland, con- Cucted by local divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, will be held in Ex- — Auditorium night of November ¥, In conjunction with a nt called the Festival of All Nation. Billboard AGENTS !—ACTS! CIRCUS—VAUDEVILLE—PICTURE STARS— SPORTS CELEBRITIES Wanted—New Attractions of unquestionable merit (excepting riding or wire acts). Every act must be a sensation worthy of featuring in an all-star bill. Willing to pay any price commensurate with box-office value. Also want Attraction with big draw for Concert The Show World’s Sensations as presented week of Monday, January 27 (6 days). The Fourth Annual Presentation of ZENOBIA SHRINE, A. A.O.N.M.S. TOLEDO, OHIO Send full description of act and price with first letter. BEN GROENEWOLD, General Chairman, 230 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio. Communicate direct with Equestrium, Cleveland, Is New Expo. Building CLEVELAND, Oct. 19.—This city has a@ new exposition building which will be opened next month. It is known as the Equestrium be- cause it will be used primarily for horse events, such as horse shows, pclo games, etc., altho it is splendidly equipped for expositions or any indoor athletic events. The structure was put up near the Cleveland Union Stockyards. It is of brick and steel. has accommodations for 200 horses, a seating capacity of more than 3,000 and a ring for horses 100x260 feet. The first events booked for the build- ing is the annual Cleveland Live-Stock Show, set for November 26 and 27, to be followed immediately by the Cleveland Amateur Horse Show, November 28, 29 and 30. TEXAS FAIR (Continued from page 64) with thousands of lights placed upon light poles, trees, shrubbery and foun- tains In the way of outdoor decoration the fair officials have given the people of Texas a feast for their eyes never be- fore duplicated in the Southland. More exhibit space was sold this year than ever before. Demand was so great that space originally allotted had to be re- duced in order to take care of more displays. More than ha!f of the counties of Texas are represented in the Agricul- ture Building and many out-of-State exhibits are in evidence this year. A large space is occupied by the State of Florida, and California again has a very impressive display. The Poultry, Live- Stock, Dairy, Automobile Manufacturers, Act and Agriculture buildings are crowded with exhibits that are artisti- cally arranged and many of them have entertainment value. The grand-stand feature this year is the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. On open- ing day, at the afternoon performance, every seat was taken in the grand stand and bleachers. Manager Dan Odom de- cided they would need more seats for the night performance. The show's seats were erected and at the night per- formance every seat was taken and some people were seated upon the ground. The performance moved smoothly. The Spectacle makes a wonderful flash— for the Dallas engagement it was aug- mented with 25 girls. The Reelmut Troupe was added to the program for the Dallas engagement. The side show and menagerie sre combined and are located near the amusement area. Morris & Castle Shows again furnish the midway attractions. The show ar- rived Friday night from Ardmore. The large crew of workmen labored all night and by early morning the entire midway was ready to open. This year set a record for an early retup. The Morris & Castle Shows have outgrown the huge horse- shoe midway which was built for them last year. At that time it was thought the space would take care of the show for a long time to come, but in spite of the size of the midway, one ride and one show had to be left off and a large portion of the race track had to be cut down to make room for the Wild West. In spite of the rainy spring en- countered this year, the shows present an excellent appearance. The layout on the huge concrete horse-shoe promenade, with thousands of lights studding the fronts and garden of rides, creates a rendezvous for thousands of visitors. The show fronts are all uniform size and the midway at the Dallas Fair is the most beautiful ever offered by 2 carnival organization. Three new rides, as well as a number of new shows, are on the midway this year. A new improved Waltzer was added here and was set up befcre the arrival of the show. The riding devices in the permanent amusement area, managed by J. C. (Tommy) Thomas, are doing a good business. The popularity of the amuse- ment areas brings hundreds cf visitors direct to that spot. Never before have the riding devices presented such a strik- ing appearance. Every ride has been repainted for the fair engagement. All employees of the amusement area donned new uniforms opening day and made an attractive appearance at their respective posts. The rodeo, which is under the direc- tion of W. T. Johnson, the millionaire cattleman, who is assisted by Frank Moore, of New York, is the first rodeo for the fair since 1925 and the first to be presented indoors. The rodeo will run nine days and is being staged in the new Coliseum, which was completed this year. A horse show and style revue will follow the rodeo for the rest of the fair. More than 200 horses are in the rodeo and it is said to be the largest ever held in the South. Many socially prominent visitors from aR parts of Texas attended the opening performance. The Red Robe is the big theatrical attraction in the Auditorium. This at- traction, which was given a large share of the advertising and exploitation, is presented by a Broadway cast headed by Walter Woolf. The advance sale was said to be more than $50,000. The California Whale Exhibit got off to a good start on opening day. The at- traction is owned by H. W. Fowzer, W. W. Count and W. B. Barie. Mr. Barie has been handling the advance for the at- traction. The whale measures 40 féet 6 inches and is transported in a special steel car. The cottage in Fair Park, occupied by J. C. (Tommy) Thomas, is thronged with visitors from Morris & Castle Shows and Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. A num- ber of visitors arrived at the cottage be- fore the opening, which included Milt Morris, Johnny Castle, Robert Lohmar and Joe Scholibo. The opening day tickets were sold by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and entitled the holder to admission to the park as well as general admission to th> circus. The State Band Contest is being staged at the fair and more than 100 bands are contesting. Prizes amounting to $10,000 are being offered by the fair association. The fair will continue thru October 27. The publicity covered the entire State of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and a part of Arkansas and was handled by Paul Jones. T. Ei Jackson is ‘president and Roy Rupard, secretary, of the Dallas Fair. Their combined efforts have made possible the outstanding exposition of Am-rica. October 26, 1929 71 | Among the Free Acts THE AERIAL LAZELLAS, who played eight weeks of fains with the Williams and Lee combination, will play vaude- ville engagements on their way East En tour they stopped over in Cincin- nati for a few days anc visited The Bill- board. THE MANGEAN TROUPE, noted acro- batic and gymnastic aggregation, has just closed a most successful fair season for the Robinson Attractions, and this week is starting on its winter RKO route. The troupe is at the Palace, Chi- cago, this week, with Milwaukee to fol- low. THE DIVING GORDONS, showing un- der auspices of the St. Charles Junior Welfare League at Pittsfield. Mass., the week of October 6, declare the weather was cold enough to form one-eighth inch of ice in the tank during the morn- ing, and that ice was formed on the board while the act was working. Pre- ceding the Pittsfield engagement the act was in New London, Conn., for a fire company. In Pittsfield the crowds were large in spite of cold weather. The Gor- dons expected to head south after the Pittsfield engagement. LEFEVER AND DOLLY have closed a fair route of seven weeks, after having played dates“in seven States. They ex- pected to stop in Chicago on their way east from Boone, Ia., for bookings. HELM AND LA NOLE, having com- pleted 11 weeks’ booking for the Barnes- Carruthers office, are now at their home in Southbury, Conn. BILLY (RUBE) RODGERS, who opened July 4 in Iowa with his “Komical Klown Kapers”, brought to a close a success- ful fair season at Cuba, Ill., October 19. He contemplates going in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas for the late fall and winter events. He declares it is surprising the number of free acts that have been offered at different events this season and that most acts that he knows of which have been offered the public are of high standard. Rodgers is making Warsaw, Ill, his permanent ad- dress. FRED WELLE, aerial act, has closed after playing dates in Missouri. Welle will return to vaudeville for the winter months. CAPT. KENNETH BLAKE has arrived in Kansas City after playing the fair at Lubbock, Tex., with his high-fire-dive act. Blake has played for Barnes- Carruthers and reports a very pleasant season. With Blake in the act are Viola Moss, and Frank Baily, clown. HALLOWE"EN HEADQUARTERS We Ship Same Day $3.25 PLACE CARD N°H 465 Asst Asst. 10¢ Masks. Doz. .80 Or Invitations, Skeletons (Life Dozen, 35c. Size) SE) eee cc ccccccccncaccececeesce SE Or Sn ian s cngueuaess 0ceeeddesuedece Noise Makers, Assorted. Jack-o’Lanterns. Dozen............. Moon Face Lanterns. Dozen Snake Tongue Blowouts. Gross Toy Rubber Balloons. Gross Hallowe'en Novelties of all sorts, including Party Pavors, Crepe Paper and wide variety of Decora- tions. Order from this list or send for our free Catalog. BRAZEL NOVELTY MFG. 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72 ” October 26, 1929 BillE’>ard iu . — 5 | » | : AYntva Conducted by R. F. McLENDON—Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. —Js = - Coast Association Names Committees LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19.—Due to the closing of the season for many shows, a large crowd attended the regular weekly meeting Monday night at the Pacific Coast Showmen’s Association clubrooms There was considerable handshaking and renewal of acquaintances among the members who have been on the road during the summer season. President Harry G. Seker presided. with all other officers present, who are John Kuntz, first vice-president; Will Wright, second vice-president; John S. Lyon, third vice-president; Walter Hun- saker, treasurer, and A. J. Ziv, secretary The regular routine business was at- tended to and the appointment of the following committees made: House com- mittee—Frank Babcock, chairman; Joe Diehl and Felix Burk. Publicity—Joseph Glacy, chairman; Louis Kuntz and Will Wright. @ntertainment—Dick Parks, chairman; Louis Kuntz and Charles A. Farmer. Sickness—Joe Diehl, chairman; George Hines and Felix Burk. Ways and means—Harry Fink, chairman, and Will Wright. Finance—John Miller, chair- man; Bert Earles, J. W. (Paddy) Conk- lin, Lee Barnes and Felix Burk. Funeral —A. J. Ziv, chairman; Joe Diehl and J. S. Lyon. The P. C. S. A. is in great shape for a dandy winter season and a strong social program will be carried out. “SPEEDY” BABBS SETS RECORD ON SILODROME WALL Louis W. (Speedy) Babbs has set a new endurance record. This was done on the straight wall of a silodrome at Venice Pier, Calif., and Babbs remained on the machine at full speed for three hours and four minutes. The Western Federation of Motorcycles sanctioned atid refereed the run. One contact was made for refueling. After the test Babbs said: “I started with the intention of wearing the ma- chine or the tires out, but instead they bested me. If anyone wants to try to Officially break this time, I wish him luck, as I know what a terrific ordeal he is up against.” The silodrome where the test was made and also where Babbs works, is owned by H. E. (Whitey) Hyam, and is known as the “Death Cheaters”. It is located on the end of the pier. Bernardi Secretary Beaten and Robbed Robert Piercy, secretary of the Ber- nardi Greater Shows, was badly beaten by thugs and robbed of $307.20 at York, Pa., Sunday, October 13 Piercy had the money in a bag and was on his way thru the yards to pay the railroad movement. He was attacked from the back and no clue as to the identity of his* assailants has been un- covered Sol’s Liberty Closes Sol’s Liberty Shows brought the sea- son to a close at Anderson, Ind., October 12, and will winter in that city. The season for the show was reported as good, except a few fair dates. Prepara- tions are being made to greatly enlarge the outfit for next year. The show was booked at a couple more still dates, but the cold nights caused Manager Solomon to stop as soon as winter quarters ar- rangements were completed. show- man and promoter, this season with BILL LEWIS, well-known the Greater Sheesley. Lewis pro- motes indoor boxing and wrestling bouts thru North Carolina during the winter months. POHL TO BE HOST VALLEY SHOWMEN ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 19.—Thursday night, Novmber 7, has been designated as “Duke Pohl” night at the clubrooms of the Mississippi Valley Showmen’s As- sociation On this night, which will also mark the first official meeting of the associa- tion for the winter months, A. C. (Duke) Pohl will be host to the members and any showmen who may be in the city at that time. Pohl is first vice-president of the club and owner of the Brevort Hotel, and is well known among the showfolk. By the time of the banquet the D. D. Murphy Shows and the Clarence A. Wor- tham Shows will be in winter quarters in the city, and it is expected at least 100 will be in attendance. The party will be a great sendoff for the associa- tion, which is planning an active winter season. DODSON TO WINTER AT NEW QUARTERS Final arrangements have been com- pleted by C. G. Dodson for the World Fair Shows torwinter at San Antonio, in the new quarters purchased last winter by the owners. It is expected the season will end at Waco, November 10, at the conclusion of the Cotton Palece Fair. Fleming in Cincinnati Mad Cody Fleming, owner and man- ager of the shows bearing his name, was a Cincinnati business visitor last week. Fleming stated his show had a success- ful season and that he expects to en- large it for 1930. He will do his own booking this winter. MAYNES-ILLIONS TO IMPROVE RIDE When the Johnny J. Jones Exposition closes November 2, at Columbus, Ga., the four big Maynes-Illions attractions, “Bozo”, the Magic Carpet, the Scenic Railway and Sky-Hooks, will be shipped to the show's winter quarters at De Land, Fla. Hyla F. Maynes and Harry Ilions will shortly have a series of conferences re- garding a number of additional thrills they have devised for the 1930 version of Sky-Hooks, which, owing to its precision and unique principle, has probably created more comment upon the part of local engineers, newspaper people and visitors in general than any other port- able ride ever constructed. It is their determination to make Sky-Hooks their most notable contribution to the amuse- ment world. Wallace Shows Close NEW YORK, Oct. 19—The John E. Wallace Shows closed a successful season in Brooklyn on the 13th. Manager Wal- lace and his wife will leave for Florida in several weeks to sojourn until next spring, when the show expects to open in this territory. Traube Says Press Agents Should Form Body for Progress Leonard Traube, the past season press representative for the Brown & Dyer Shows, wants the authenticated carnival press agents to organize an association to be known as the Carnival Press Rep- resentatives ef America (CPRA), looking toward the welfare, protection and prog- ress of the bona-fide p. a. in the carni- val field. A primary aim of the club, as outlined by Traube, would be to cut the hoke from press agentry and to establish the publicity of carnivals on a sound basis in order to achieve greater local recog- nition. He further suggests an annual meect- ing, possibly during the Chicago conven- tion, for the exchange of -views, and is anxious,to have expressions from other press agents regarding the association thru The Billboard. SUGGESTS CARNIVAL MERGER James Kilpatrick, writing from Cam- rose, Alta., says in part: “I have been reading from time to time thru the medium of your publication the com- plaints with regard to carnival business and the excessive amounts paid by car- nival companies to fair associations and others for the privilege of appearing at different events. “There is no doobt in my mind if these conditions continue to exist it is going to spell ruin for a number of car- nivals. But of all the articles I have read on the subject none of the writers have offered any suggestions to remedy matters. I am an old trouper and was with carnivals tn the good old days when they received bonuses for appear- ing at fairs, etc. “However, this does not help matters as they are today and someone will have to come to the fore with some plan to save the business. Getting back to the first paragraph of my letter in regard to overcoming these difficulties, I have often wondered why someone has not attempted a merger. This is the manner in which all big business is conducted today and it has taken a hand in solidifying the circus. This will have to come about before the business will ever reach a sound basis. “In a few years’ time under this form of management the carnival business will be looked upon in a different light by the public than it is today. JONES CLOSES AT COLUMBUS The Johnny J. Jones Exposition wil! close November 2 at the conclusion of the Chattahooche Valley Fair, at Colum- bus, Ga., and half the equipment will be shipped to winter quarters at De Land, Fla., where work of rebuilding, re- modeling and repainting will imediately commence. The other 25 carloads of amusements will embark upon a four weeks’ tour, playing Albany and Waycross, Ga.; Gainesville and Ocala, Fla., and then make a trek for the De Land quarters. Mr. Jones will leave for De Land from Columbus and will personally supervise the realization of many of his dreams for the season of 1930. The winter- quarters work will be under the direction of General Superintendent Robert L. Bigsby, who with a seasoned crew of men will soon start things humming around the Volusia County fairground, which Mayor Earl W. Brown has seen to is all. in readiness for the homecoming of De Land's own show. Mr. Jones has already contracted for one new European ride for next year and negotiations for another one from across the water are almost completed. They will be unlike anything yet seen In this country in the way of riding devices. The past season has been one of the most succéssful yet played by Jones, a fitting tribute to the conclusion of 27 years as the Johnny J. Jones Exposition, and with many changes and improve- ments, as well as innovations embodying new principles and ideas, Mr. Jones has no doubt whatever in his mind regard- ing next year’s outcome. Praise for Gibbs W. A. Gibbs, of the W. A. Gibbs Shows, is demonstrating to Nowata people this week, at the Nowata County Free Fah. why his shows have the reputation of being one of the cleanest carnivals on the road today. , One thing is certain, the carnival which is showing at the fair is one of the cleanest which has ever visited No- wata. The physical aspect of the shows are clean, they are also morally clean and the personnel of the shows are of a great deal higher caliber than is usually found with a carnival, ‘ The shows are all clean and interest- ing and there is not one which is not worth more than the price of admission. —Nowata (Okla.) Daily Star. ROYAL AMERICAN PLAYING SOUTH FOR FIRST TIME MACON, Ga. Oct. 19.—The Royal American Shows, concluding a week's engagement here tonight at the Georgia Exposition, is playing this territory the first time since organization. The Sedimayr-Velare organization made an instant hit in this State, ag many new features not seen here before are on the midway. The lighting of this carnival also brought forth many com- plimentary remarks, it requiring almost 300 *. w. transformer capacity to carry the load. All of the paraphernalia was in perfect shape and looked as if it came direct from winter quarters, tho the show has been playing fairs continuously since June. When the season closes at Jack- sonville 19 fairs will have been shown. Tast week the show was at the South- eastern Fair, Atlanta. Jacksonville, Fia., has been selected as winter quarters. REN a a re y Ps ' —— Pa — Pt = ’ \ \ i dl Bey x ‘ine iit 3 \ —— Ff . oo a | . tin * | —_—— oe Re oa | a ry A a ; _ _ — ae _———.—— — _ — f Sees : sg
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Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000 6.75 $29.00 $48.26 71.0 32.08 53.64 7.0 32.00 53.64 8.00 34.00 $7.22 8.00 34.00 $7.22 8.00 35.00 59.42 SEND FOR OUR NEW MINIATURE | Pacific Coast Showmen’s Notes | LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19.—The reports from all committees made at the regular weekly meeting were very favorable. The mewnbership committee deserves three rousing cheers, for it is very evident that it has been busy in the interest of the association. Each meeting brings forth new applications. Brother Will Wright. one of the staff of the Conklin & Garrett Shows, has returned to the fold with six applications for membership, which bring our total up to 48 for the year. Activities are starting early this year and every afternoon and night finds many of the brothers gathered about the clubrooms. It won’t be long now before the association will be seeking larger quarters to accommodate the growing membership, and rumors have been cir- culated that the P. C. 8. A. will have a home of its own before many seasons pass. The meeting last night being the opening one for the winter of 1929, it brought forth many of the oldtimers. George Hines came in from Venice, and altho in the autumn of life he showed his presence, debating pro and con on many important questions. We were all very pleafed to hear that John Miller has returned home, and altho a slight illness kept him from attending the meeting we all felt his presence and hope to be honored with his smiling countenance on next meeting night. Bert Earles left for the East, combining a business and pleasure trip. If modern science doesn’t soon find ways and means of bringing the East closer to the West the brothers here are contemplating on inventing a merry-go-round covering the continent so Bert can make a round trip before breakfast. He has made so many trips of late he meets himself coming and going. It was quite a pleasure at last night’s meeting as Frank Conklin, of the Conk- lin & Garrett Shows, in his modest way related many of the experiences of the show this season. He reports a very suc- cessful season for the show and everyone connected. Harry Fink was very much in evidence . as he loomed up on the floor with op- position. Harry has deserted the outdoor show business for the last two years, and the main thread of conversation when Harry arrives on the scene is “grapes” and what-nots that big business men use grapes for. Two distinguished visitors who made thelr appearance and were a sight for sore eyes were George H. Peirce and Mr. Tate. Peirce is a charter member and never fails to make a call when coming south. He is en route to Hongkong in the interest of the American Hotel Cor- poration, of which he is a personal rep- resentative. Mr. Tate gave the boys an earful regarding the show business in the Philippines, and as many of the members here are contemplating on visiting the Orient he had many Iis- teners, Harry Gordon, agent of the Pacific States-Kline Shows, paid his respects and reported exceptionally good business in Blackfoot. They will show in the Southern country at San Bernardino the week of October 21. Harry is a busy fellow and hasn’t much time for visits, but we are looking forward for him to drop in soon and stay for a while. President Seber has appointed a com- mittee to investigate relative to the an- nual ball, to be held this year during the month of January. This will give the boys ample time to get back here and make themselves {n teadiness for what Promises to be one of the grandest: balls This rinks. style especially Up-to-the-minute Music Rolls. Popular music designed for medium-sized of the day, tunes the crowd whistles and hums— satisfies your customers and increases your business. Send for complete list of newly released Music Rolls. WRITE TODAY FOR CATALOG. The RUDOLPH WURLITZER MFG. CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. r JUST OFF THE PRESS!!! Our 160-Page Catalog. 400 illustrations of the Greatest Line of Merchandise ever offered! New Games! Write today! IT’S FREE! CARDS — GAMES — CONCESSION SUPPLIES. H.C. EVANS & CO., 1528 W. Adams St., Chicago New Ideas, New Designs, good ones to follow. Wanted --Boyd’s Wonder City Shows--Wanted Legitimate Concessions of all kinds, Little Beauty Carouselle. Shows: Mechanical City, Fun House, Congress of Fat People, Wax, Law and Outlaw. cotton is now king and everyone working. Come where Cardwell, Mo., this week, and eight erator. Address A. F. Crounse United Shows, Inc. THE SHOW WITH A WORTH-WHILE REPUTATION. We are now quite ready to book all kinds of Concessions for 1930. are closed. We have a very nice Living House for sale cheap for cash, also 3-K A. F. CROUNSE, 17 Tremont Ave., Binghamton, N. Y¥ Better get busy before they <. W. Electric Gen- of all times. Mentioning of a banquet- ball will afford the committee plenty of investigating. Reports from shows playing around here indicate that doings will be plenti- ful thruout the winter. Paddy Conklin is on his way south, and as far as we are concerned we would be pleased if he stayed’ south, as his absence is greatly missed by all members. Will Wright advised that Speed Gar- rett is getting along very nicely and that’s the best news in months. A supershowman, a friend of all, and the sooner he gets here the better. When in Los Angeles make your first stop here. Pay us a visit, tell us all about it. We discuss all topics from show business to grapes a la Fink. Jack Lyles With Jones Jack V. Lyles, well-known general agent and park manager, recently joined the Johnny J. Jones Exposition, after the park at Morehead City, N. C., of which he was manager, closed. Lyles has been with the Jones Show at several different times in an exec- utive capacity, and will in all probability remain with the organization during 1930. Hames at Mexia Bill H. Hames wires a statement to the effect his show will play the Mexia, Tex, Fair week of October 28, and that the routing of another show as playing a fair in Mexia last week was erroneous. WORTHAM GOES TO~- WINTER QUARTERS Af. the close of their engagement at the Arena in St. Louis, Clarence A. Wortham's Shows moved to the Cotton Seed Oil Company plant, adjacent to East St. Louis, 11. They will be housed in two buildings, each. 110 feet wide and 300 feet long. The plant is equipped with everything winter quarters can need. Just as the shows moved in, a telephone was in- stalled for the winter. This is listed under the name of Clarence A. Wortham’s Shows. The number is East 8432. The post office address is Clarence A. Wortham 's Shows, Cotton Seed Oil Com- pany, National Stock Yards, Ill. This is a station provided in that section for the big business interests. The quarters are a short distance from Park station, on the St. Louis & Alton traction line. Barnett Promoting Robson Barnett, press agent for the Royal American Shows, closed the season at Atlanta and will devote his time to promoting indoor events in and around Kansas City. Barnett has been with this show for several years and expects to return next season. - Late Fairs for Krause Lancaster and Mullins, S. C., have been added to the list of Krause Greater Shows. These two additions will carry the show well toward the holiday season. Heart of America Show: men’s Club KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 19.—The club- rootas are undergoing a complete re- decorating program. The headquarters have been repainted, tne floors refinished, new furnishings, all in preparation for the annual convention, banquet and ball. The committees, too, are busily engaged in their duties to make the coming con- vention the most successful. Reserva- tions have been received from exhibitors, and table reservations for the banquet have already been received from in- dividuals and several firms, ndicating more interest this year than previous years. , Jake Brizendine arrived the past week, after having closed with John Wortham Shows, where he operated several con- cessions during the past season. Jake will evidently be in from now on, as he folded up and stored his paraphernalia. P. C. Franklin, of Valentine’s Uncle Tom Company, visited the rooms while in the city, after having completed the advance of the show. Hugh Ettinger can be seen nightly around the club. Hugh closed his show last week and called it a well-done sea- son. W. A. Dickey was in the city for a few days and visited the members while here. George Elser, of the Jones Manufactur- ing Company, Joplin, Mo., spent several days around the club during his recent visit to Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Fr2d Wagner, of the 101 Ranch, passed thru Kansas City last week on their way to Chicago, after closing with the ranch for this season. His many friends around the club were glad to see him. W. E. Griffith, of the Exhibit Supply Company, was a daily visitor to the club on his recent stay in Kansas City. Mr. Griffith was here in the interest of his firm. Doc Gardner left Kansas City, headed for Chicago. He informed the boys around the club that he intended to or- ganize a colored show in Chicago. Frank Duffield, acccmpanied by Ray W. Anderson and Jim Cuniliff, all of Thearle-Duffield Company, were visitors during the past week. Duffield, Anderson and Cunliff are in the city, supervising the Last Days of Pompeii, being staged here at Muehlebach Field, under the auspices of the Shriners. Capt. Kenneth Blake, high-fire diver, was a visitor the latter part of the week, having arrived in the city after com- pleting an engagement at the Lubbock (Tex.) Fair. Capt. Blake will remain in the city a few days, and will then head south with his act. The latest donation received for the Hospital and Relief fund came from the National Ticket Company, Shamokin, Pa. “AFRICAN DIP” A. TOP MONEY GETTER Anyone acquainted with an African Dip knows for a fact that it always has been a tep money-getter at Parks, Fairs. Carnivals and wherever crowds gather, in the summertime. But what about the wintertime? Has anyone ever realized the great possibilities of an African Dip as an indoor game, same as a Bowling Alley, Shooting Gallery or In- door Golf? Costs much less than a Bowling Al- ley; small expense to operate and requires only a small space An African Dip is the fastest money-getter of any amusement game ever put on the market. and the most fascinating game for both men and women, old and young. Ycu un- doubtedly have an ideal spot in mind, where an African Dip Will get you the money this winter. 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Pittsburgh with various shows. Joe ‘ates he may open with the Joe V. Palmer Shows next season. Another one. Don't let anyone tell you the carnival isn't popular. DAN MEGGS, press agent for the Alamo Exposition Shows, playing thru rexas, says he never saw such a@ com- plete sellout as was accorded Robbins Rros. Shows at Vernon, Tex. Dan is just getting over a severe sickness CHARLES YOUNG, who handled the Chatroplane on the Mad Cody Fleming Shows for the past two years, has joined the John Hilgenga ride in the balance of the season. He will open near Mem- phis next week. MR. AND MRS. S. HIMMEL, conces- sionaires, formerly of the Michigan Greater Shows, have joined Miller Bros.’ for the Southern fairs. Among the crew is Lloyd Clifton, Dave O’Conner and others. AFTER AN ABSENCE of two weeks Tom and Madam Anna (Wilson) rejoined the Royal American at Mobile. Robert and Marie Peters also rojoined there, but will close and go to their winter home in Miami after this engagement. WE NOW HAVE Miller Bros.’ Shows, Miller Bros.’ Exposition Shows, Miller Pros.” 101 Ranch, Miller's Midway Shows, Glenn Miller Attractions, Ralph R. Mil- Shows (which includes four), and may be some more. The Millers ave it. H. T ZAENGER, 220 East Indiana ave- nue, Perrysburg, O., writes he is able to again assume his duties as mail car- ier there. He recently suffered a frac- tured arm by tripping over a cable on the street. Zaenger is a former well- know trouper. SOME SHOWS down in North Carolina are bringing condemnation on the whole yrofession by the press for offering sug- estive girl shows and strong joints on he midway. Some of the papers are taking the matter up editorially and the eflection doesn't leave a good taste. FUNNY, ISN'T IT. When a carnival is playing a fair which books the conces- sion midway independent and the con- cessionaires get embroiled in some mixup newspapers invariably refer to them as being on the midway and, regardless of what part the show plays, the general mpression ts that it controls this situa- tion. This wrong impression has been broadcast a number of times this fall. GEORGE W. JOHNSTON and wife are till traveling. From North Little Rock, Ark. he writes: “Seen daily around the hotels are Ira G. Wilson, of the Noble C Fairly Shows: Jack Lucas, just in from Coe Bros’ Shows; Billy Gear, of the Gold Medal Shows; Harry Rose, working advertising in conjunction with a local paper, and Jimmy Newsom, who will be on tle staff of one of the leading shows next year.” H. J. STRETMOYER is back in Detroit after playing the New York State and ther fairs. On his arrival home, he was a guest at a birthday party for Helen Mack, formerly a concessionaire on sev- eral Michigan shows. A great time was enjoyed by all. EVERYBODY is tuning up for the big “doings” in Chicago. It is expected Bev White will be among the advance guard and spend some time around the League rooms, while a great number of outdoor showmen have already taken up winter residence there. THE TELOGIA (FLA.) NEWS has de- voted practically the entire paper for four weeks to the newly organized fair in that place. A complete program has been arranged and the Alabama Amuse- ment Company has the contracts for the midway. “TALK ABOUT a red one,” says Capt. James Wright, showman and balloonist, “we have been here (Cleve, Tenn.), two weeks. The natives haven't got a dime. Big crowds every night. You'd think when you bally to 400 people that some of them would at least spend a dime. But nay, Pauline, no sales here.” TOM J. MYERS, of the D. D. Murphy Shows, is an expert at figures, but he is still trying to figure it out, His Glass House had a wonderful week at Meridian. but his beat Whoopee (the old Zig-Zag Alley) the Glass House three days out of Billb: HOT DOG oard 75 October 26, 1929 THE STAR GRILL Price, $19.75 The only all-purpose Electric Grill on the market. The ideal Hot Dog or Toasted Sandwich Machine. Fine for Hamburgers. Beautiful all-alum- inum construction. Heavy cast alum- inum Griddle, 3-heat control. Built by the manufacturers of the FAMOUS STAR POPCORN MACHINES. Or- der today or write for catalogue. STAR MFG. CO., Inc., 4477 Finney Ave.. ST. LOUIS, MO. The 1929 novelty. Sells one. Size, 10x15 inches $4.00 per Gross. KINDEL & GRAHAM, 782-784 Mission St., on sight Per Gross, $4.50; FLYING AIRPLANE On 24-inch Sticks, assorted color spirals and strings. Assorted color bodies. A KNOCKOUT FOR STREETMEN, PARK MEN, CONCESSIONAIRES. 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(PADDY) CONKLIN, JR., has been placed in nomination for president of the Pacific Coast Showmen's Associa- tion by his friends Conklin spends much time in Los Angeles during the winter and this announcement will prob- ably close the nominations for that office. AL DUPUIS, formerly with the Shees- ley Shows, is now handling sharpeners in Montreal. He states that business is good and he always gets the odd dollar. Al intends to frame a show of his own next year and tour the provinces. Might have another showman in with him as a partner. WHEN THE 101 Ranch played Jackson- ville, Fla., recently it was a happy meet- ing when Mrs. Josephine Graves and daughter, Ruth Thompson, were guests of “Doc” and “Mom” W. H. Hamilton. who are with Doc Oyler’s Side Show. The Hamiltons and Graves were on Miller Bros. together. REGARDLESS of the number of times we have cautioned correspondents about Signing their names, this department still gets them by the score. Usually they contain a “dig" of some kind at a fellow showman, and these positively will not be printed under anr circum- stances. MORRIS MILLER, of Miller Bros.’ Shows, is making great preparations for the Georgia State Fair, Savannah A number of new shows and rides have been engaged and lots of concessions will be on the grounds. Miller once win- tered in Savannah and has many friends in that city. DEDICATED to Mike Levenson (Buck's Empire Shows): Mike gets the blues when it rains, the blues he can't lose when it rains; each little drop that falls on his canvas top reminds him of the dollars he can't cop. He sits and waits for the moon to shine down on him once again, for his sugar got hard, and he lost playing cards, that’s why Mike's so blue when it rains. HARRY E. BILLICK, owner and man- ager of the Gold Medal Shows, was a Rubin & Cherry visitor at Little Rock. He reports that his caravan closed re- cently at Hot Springs, Ark., and has gone into winter quarters there, occupying the former winter quarters of the C. A. Wortham Shows. Harry says that busi- ness was excellent, but that he preferred to close a little early owing to business conditions in Louisiana and other Southern States. THE DAVIS Wonderland Side Show, independent attraction, opened June 14 and has since played 12 street celebra- tions and 17 fairs. Nice business has been enjoyed all along, according to Warren Davis, the manager. The show closes this Saturday at Aitkin, Minn.., and will store at Rapid City, S. D. The Davises will stop over in Minneapolis for a short rest. Others on the show in- cluded Sailor Harry Finch, Mae Waters and Oscar Ruddell. Before leaving the midway of Clarence A. Wortham’s shows, when the season closed, Martha Morris, the armless-gi1! wonder, considerately thanked all around her for a season she declared most en- joyable. Miss Morris was in the big cir- s side s1ow. With her mother she will spend the winter in California. They will be joined in St. Louis by Miss Morris’ brother, and they will then proceed to Los Angeles, where they will spend the winter with a sister-in-law of Miss Morris. LEONARD TRAUBE., press representa- tive for the Brown & Dyer Shows, writes in to say that he is considering handling indoor promotions in and around Salis- bury, Md., winter quarters. He expects to make Salisbury his central headquar- ters and announces that a local theater is being approached for a tie-up proposi- tion. E. S. Holland, general representa- tive for the Brown & Dyer Shows, may be linked with the projects, according to reports. In 1927 and 1928 Traube was on the promotions staff of O’Brien Bros.’ Productions, handling the pub- licity for 13 outdoor campaigns and three promotions. A WELCOME VISITOR on the Rubin & Cherry midway during the Arkansas State Fair at Little Rock was Burr Gor- don, former well-Known trouper, for several seasons with the John T. Wor- tham and other caravans and now vice- president of the Service Products Com- pany. He was accorded a royal welcome, and in return many of the showfolk were his guests at several parties staged dur- ing the week. Mr. Gordon says that he is out of the game forever, but spent many hours on the midway renewing acquaintances and old friendships witb General Manager McCaffery, Press Agent Nealand, Advance Agent Shean and other showfolk. AUSTRALIAN CARNIVAL NOTES Main show dates fall in New South Wales during the next couple of months, with exhibitions at Adelaide and Mel- bourne, capital cities of South Australia and Victoria, respectively Showmen generally are finding conditions fairly gcod, and well-handled propositions are all able to get plenty of patronage. Will Westwood was in Sydney last week for a few days. He has since joined brother Jack, and their glass-blowing ex- hibition is always a good attraction. They are playing the N. S. W. show dates. The Westwoods have been pre- senting this exposition thrwout Australia 1930 Model JACK POT NY ce | Na? Also Built with Side Mint Vender No. 40 for Nickel Play, $80.00 No. 50 for Quarter Play, $90.00 MADE ONLY BY WATLING MFG. COMPANY 700 W.Washington Bivd., Chicago, til. Phone. Haymarket 0270. They Make the BIG MON EY EVE ee Gewecsetes and Showmen know that National Peerless Pop- pers and Roasters Get the Big Money Everywhere. Best for 12 years. Electric, Gas and Gasoline Models. 15 big Models, including the BUNGALOW, King of them all. Write for it today moves" EASY PAYMENTS NATIONAL SALES & MFG. CO. 605 Keo Way, ° Des Moines, lowa CO - Everything for Cook HOUSES STRONG BOY STOVES - BURNERS|_ MBURGER TRUNKS ao 4 in, $4.25. 6 in. $6.50 Hollow wire, 6 cents foot. 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76 October 26, 1929 and New Zealand for the last 11 years and are now thinking seriously of going to South Africa for a few years. The Tagalog Firewalkers, natives of the Philippines, are being presented at the show dates by Les Levante and Dave Meekin, who are getting good money with this attraction. Meekin also has several African pygmies included in his show. Little Exposition Shows WINNFIELD, La.—Winn Parish Fair opened Tuesday with a bang. All Louisiana fairs for this show have been rood Brownsville, Tenn., Colored Fair just fair. Long railroad move to Marksville La. Cajans waiting for the strange show from East Sunday play unusual for bunch. Roy and Mrs. Little on hunting expedition for coffee. Native coffee too strong. Powell joined with monkeydrome from Ralph R. Miller Shows, also several concessions from Miller’s Midway Shows. Vernon Owens and Esla DeWailay wedlocked at Marksville and Sam Schil- der followed suit at Bastrop, with the comsent of Lela Sweeney. Bill Long lost ain since Sam was his partner. Bill savs he will stop furnishing bridegrooms from now on. Rrnce_ Price North Carolina. visiting homefolks in Ed Weathers vamoosed at Brownsville, Tenn. M. L. Morris re- turned from Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. M. L. Morris (Alabam) says she would enjoy a tin Merry-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel to set on the table that she might not forget her carnival days. Mrs. Morris is not improving. Unable to move around the house. Manager Little presented Mrs. Little a new sport coupe this Monday, her birth- day gift. Many other gifts from show members The writer renewing old acquaintances and enjoying the coffee. J. E. Clayton, maneger of this circuit of fairs, putting them over in good shape. After two more weeks we head east for a few weeks, then Georgia winter quarters. BOB SICKELS. John T. Wortham CARLSBAD, N. M—A packed midway of show-hungry folks greeted us on the opening night in New Mexico's celebrated cavern city. This is the largest carnival to exhibit here, and the riding devices of the newest type are proving quite popu- lar. The lot stretcher was brought into play here, but it was unable to stretch the grounds enough for the erection of all of the attractions, so the Caterpillar, Miniature Railway and a couple of kiddie rides had to be left down. The Cotton Carnival at Roswell last week gave the show four good days of amusement-seeking crowds. The first two nights were off, owing to inclement weather. President H. A. Poorpaugh and Manager R. W. Kisker of the Cotton Car- nival board deserve much credit for their untiring efforts in making Roswell’s fall event one of the greatest in the State of New Mexico. This year’s attendance broke all records, and the midway gross was nearly one-third more than any previous year Both Roswell papers, The Dispatch and The Record, gave the show a world of publicity, with a nice closing story em- bodied in the special feature story on the last day. News around the midway: Glen Jones and John T. Wortham purchased several boxes of prize apples last week for gifts. Jack T. Wortham back from a business trip to Denver. Ray Crouch, with his Kiddies’ Airport miniature planes, oper- ated by motor propellers, always filled to capacity. Archy Morigan and crew still making record time in getting Lindy Loop up and down. Wilbur C. Hawk, president Tri-State Fair, Aniarillo, guest of the show, with Mrs. Hawk, one day last week. Doc White left at Roswell to join small circus with his four-legged girl. William (Red) Lowdeh, announcer extraordinary for the Coney Island Side Show, says all money of foreign coun- tries is equal if gold denomination. Tony Nelson won the largest winning stakes on the recent world’s series games. Large party from show to visit the fa- mous Carlsbad caverns during this week’s engagement. These caverns, now operated by the government, are more than seven miles long. You enter at 10 aam. and come out at 4 p.m. Said to be the eighth wonder of the world. Lunch is served at noon 700-feet under ground. H.B. (Doc) Danville visited the Billboard State Fair, Phoenix, Ariz. CONCESSION Kline Shows, Phoenix, Ariz. munications NOTICE Now selling space for the Concession Midway at the Arizona No exclusives, but will limit each kind of concession to reasonable number. Address all com- DEPARTMENT, Pacific States- 12x20 inches, article Vagsing item LEO KAUL & CO., QUADRUPLE GOLD PLATED METAL SHRINE WHIRLWIND SELLER with Polychromed Ornaments and Convex Glass selling at sight to every Catholic household. A splendid installment and can- as certificate of durability of goldplate is furnished with each Shrine JUST OUT AND ENTIRELY NEW!!! A gorgeous-looking Write quick and secure territery'! 1113 F Noble St, CHICAGO COLORED GLASSWARE BIG MANY ATTRACTIVE ITEMS SUITABLE FOR CONCESSION TRADE BELMONT TUMBLER CO. 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McFarland and wife leaving. for El Paso. Show plays the border city week after next. Spider Johnson now working on front of Glass House. Clint Nogl¢- parted with his police dog last weék. Claims price of meat the reason. Harry Lewis, “Blacky” Ford and Frank Redmond, sheiks of con- cession row, complain of the many loose rocks on this week's midway ground. Harry Andrews, master electrician, keep- ing the show well lighted. Al Gordon, now manager of Samson Giant Python; George Sorteese manager of the Wax Show; Paul Vaness manager of Fakilo- rium Show. Everything running smoothly and, believe it or not, the show will remain out from six to eight weeks before going into quarters at San Bernardino. ROY E. LUDINGTON. Rock City Shows GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Weather here this week is ideal. We are located close in and the crowds picking up every day. T. H. Newcomb with an up-to-date monkeydrome show joined this past week and will remain for the remainder of the fair dates. Good business was enjoyed at the Hartselle, Ala., Fair last week. Al Ket- chel, who recently joined this show with @ pretentious penny arcade, has teamed up with Ludy Kaiser on the Hawaiian Revue. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mahoney arrived this week with two concessions W. H, (Pap) Conway had a com- plicated midway space to locate at the Rartselle Fair and did his task very handily with but one or two minor ob- jections. It is a hard matter to satisfy the fair secretary, the concessionaire, the showman and the ride man these days when locating a midway where the fair association places many restrictions to the space they want used. Garrisson W. Turner, son of General Manager Jos. C. Turner, has just ‘re- covered from a severe throat irritation. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Swisher are recent arrivals here. Negotiations are still pending for the selection of new winter quarters for the show this year. While a winter expedi- tion will go forth some time after Thanksgiving week, at which time the Calhoun County Fair at Carrollton, Ga., will take place, the main part of the paraphernalia together with the animal show will take to winter quarters. Everyone on the show is taking ad- vantage of this “still” date to enjoy a well-earned rest pending the start of another series of Georgia fairs com- mencing with Hartwell next week. NORMAN D. BROWN. Bernardi’s Exposition Shows DONALDSONVILLE, La. — We opened here for the South Louisidna State Pair on «Sunday, October 13. The crowds estimated that we would play to would be 30,000, but when we were ready to open all we could see on the fairgrounds, counting everybody connected with our show and the fair association, was about 10,000 people. We were up and ready to go by noon, but the customers did not leave the grand stand until after 5 o'clock and then they hurried home. At night we had possibly 3.000 people on our midway, and just as things com- menced to look bright for us all the lights went out and we were in darkness for at least an hour. This, of course; spoiled the night’s business. Mr. Vickers, secretary of the South Louisiana Fair, did everything in his power to get us light, and about 9 o’clock he succeeded in lighting up our midway, but then it was too late to do us any good. They tell us here that Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be the three big days, so Wwe are all living in hopes that this fair will be a red one. Ben Hasselman is in Gretna now, handling the promotion, and sends word back to Bernardi that conditions are very good there. BEN HASSELMAN. Alabama Amusement Co. After eight consecutive fairs the show is playing a still date which is proving Satisfactory, especially to the ride owners. The fair season will be resumed next to play two more Georgia fairs and three in Florida; then Alabama and Iouisiana for the winter. Managers Schulenberg and Oliver have decided to take the show thru the Middle West for the coming season. The entire company was shocked at the sudden illness and death of one of the popular child members of the company, little Charles Hockett, four- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hockett. Many beautiful floral offer- ings were sent by the show people and the cifddens of Covington, who also showed the bereaved parents every kind- ness during their stay. A number of new concessions have joined this week. Capt. Pred Cunning- ham is presenting his high-wire act as a free attraction. E. A. MORGAN. HOLIDAY SPECIALS Dancing Girl Perfume, 4-On Doren : $3.50 Perfume, 6% In. High Bottle pered. Down $1.50 “an Gon...... $2.25 $3.75 $2.15 $1.75 Labeled, Asst. Odors. Gr $2.50 2-Ox. Opal Jar (Cold or Vanishing Cream) Doz. $1 .00 Write today for Catalog and Literature. 25% deposit required on all orders. NATIONAL SOAP & PERFUME CO., Dept. 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Billboard October 26, 1929 77 Williamston, N. C., to follow. will tell you about it. String Show for these three dates. Kelly, or anyone that has in Florida, well, Va, November 11--17. Eddie Cole wants to hear from first-class Look—Look! Want Concessions, nothing sold exclusive except Corn Game, for the best The best advertised fair in the State. Hopewell, Va., to follow Williamston. day and night from all parts of the world. Armistice The only show that has played Show. Will String book an and wires to Jim Brown, Organized Hawaiian Hawaiian Dancers, or any money-getting Attractions or Rides that don’t conflict with what we have. Furnish free winter quarters to anyone joining. Address all mail Louisburg, N. C., WW. T. STONE SHOWS Money—Money! three dates that are left in this part of the country. Big crops and everybody has plenty of money. Week. The most prosperous city in the South. Hopewell in nine years. colored, who worked on Tilt-a-Whirl. Show and furnish outfit We are taking three Fair, October 28-November 2; ‘Ask the boys who have played it. We played it once before. Like to hear from Frank Berger or Slim Williamston, N. C., Fair November 4-9; Hope- W. T. STONE, Business Manager W. T. Stone Shows, Zebulon, N. C., this week. Louisburg, N. C., next week; They Thirty-five thousand people working I can use a first-class for same, or a few Musicians and rides and a few shows out all winter Melville-Reiss Shows SALISBURY, N. C.—Under conditions made perfect by a brilliant autumn sun chining from a cloudless sky and the equally brilliant Harry G. Melville-Nat Reiss Shows on the midway, the first Rowan County Fair opened here today for a five-day run on a brand-new fair- zrounds. And in the opening of this maiden North Carolina exposition Wal- ter F. McCandless, president and guiding venius, has stepped forward as the mira- cle man of the old North State. He has converted @ woody, red clay hillside into a veritable fairyland. It would be neces- sary for one to see this fairground to appreciate what he has done. The grand stand and exhibit buildings are worthy of any State fair in the country. The race track, graded and regraded until it is as fast as chain lightning, is so erected and sloped that the fast-moving feet of the horses on the back stretch can easily be seen by those seated in the grand stand. Today was designated as Children's Day and as these lines are being written. Tuesday afternoon, the grounds are teeming with thousands of youngsters from Central Carolina and a steady stream of automobiles is pouring thru the gates. Business, however, has not been what it should have been so far today. The children apparently have money in their pockets, as have their elders, but so far they have done far more walking than spending. There is such a diversity of amusements on the Melville-Reiss “Pleasure Trail” that they seem to have difficulty in making selec- tions for their patronage. Many oldtimers in the concession busi- ness are here for the maiden fair, cast- ing their lot with the Melville-Reiss reg- ulars. Among them are Col. Otis Deck- er, with Mrs. Decker and their ever busy bowling alley; W. E. Sincley is here with four stores, Henry Heth was an early ar- rival, William Beyles has one store and Mort B. Wescott is superintending the dealing out of ice cream sandwiches. The Virginia State Fair, while showing a profit to the Melville-Reiss Shows, was a disappointment in the volume of busi- ness done. The pecultar layout of the crounds, necessitated by the elimination of the race track and the moving of the grand stand, caused a midway to be laid out in what proved to be a most un- profitable fashion. The bitter cold nights also detracted considerably from the gross, this being particularly notice- able among the rides. Gean Nadreau .with his Hawaiians giv- ing an ever-pleasing entertainment, Ear! Purtle with his lion chase in the mam- moth autodrome and Carl Lauther with his big cireus side show were top money getters there among the shows, with Har- vey Wilson following close behind with his array of funhouses. Harvey is a hus- tler and is well deserving of the success he is meeting with this season. Lauther boasts of three real veterans among his personnel. “Dad” Jordon, Probably oldest living glass blower, is still going strong, as is the one and only “Trish Jack” Lynch, whose orations turn Satisfied customers. In the Lauther cookhouse John R. Masters, liked by everyone and generally known as “Dad”, is the chef whose menus are the envy of all show cooks. “Dad” is a particular favorite of the band and press depart- ments, as his “handouts” never fail to hit the spot. Ralph Fitts, known every- where as “Goldie”, has charge of the inside of the Lauther Show. Entertain- Ing in the long inclosure are Priscilla, the Monkey Girl; “Duke”, Belgian-Con- f° pygmy; Eli Cassis, novelty clown: Singalee, salamander extraordinary; Mon- du, brother and sister tn one; Mrs. Anp MeNulty, “Punch and Judy”, and Jack wayne, human art gallery. Mrs, Eva Fitts, Mrs. Jack Payne and Mrs. Lauther Out until Christmas, opening Shows, San Bernardino, Calif. Also Rides that won't conflict. next week. JOHN T. WORTHAM SHOWS join now. Can use Pit Show, Fat Show, any Attraction of merit. in February, National Orange Want legitimate Concessions, Pecos, Tex., this week; El Paso, COE BROS.’ SHOWS WANT FOR BURKE COUNTY FAIR, Waynesboro, Ga., Oct. 28-Nov. 2 WwiTH JEFF DAVIS COUNTY ‘FAIR, Hazlehurst, Ga., to follow SHOWS AND LEGITIMATE CONCESSIONS Everybody address COE BROS.’ SHOWS, “Augusta, Ga., this week. With several] other good spots to follow high-class Show. WILL PLACE Wild West erpillar. CAN USE Merry-Go-Round that ca stay out all winter imate Concessions WANTED FOR THE GEORGIA STATE FAIR SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, WEEK OCTOBER 28 Ten-in-One, Monkey Speedway, Troupe Hawaiians, or any IDING DEYICES—Can use Lindy-Loop, Skooter, Cat- n gilly Sta Write or wire MORRIS MILLER, Savannah, Ga. P. S.—CAN USE all legit- rting week after Savannah, our show will assist in many ways in putting across this ever-popular entertainment. May- nard Baker and Herbert Walburg are on the ticket boxes. Lauther. does not by any means hold all the Melville-Reiss veterans on his payroll, for there is Frank LaBarr, ever- smiling representative of The Billboard and Melville-Reiss postmaster, and “Dad” Webb, head of the police department and one of the most popular men with the organization. Frank Meeker and his band exchanged many visits last week with Zeke Zum- walt and the musicians of the Johu Robinson Circus. Zumwalt has set what is believed to be an all-time record in that he closes this week with identically the same band with which he opened. Among the visitors in Richmond, be- sides Col. Phil Ellsworth, were William Glick, of the Bernardi Shows; M. J. Riley, general agent Sheesley Shows; Eddie Brown, manager Rubin & Cherry Model Shows; Col. and Mrs. Tom Foster, Dur- ham friends of showfolks: H. K. Sweet- ser, secretary-manager of the Fredericks- burg Fair, and many other notable show and fair people. Mrs, Carl Lauther was busy all week entertaining friends and relatives, Richmond being the home town. CARLETON COLLINS Clarence A. Wortham Shows Clarence A. Wortham's World's Best Shows closed one of the most successful seasons in their history at the Arena, the new $2,000,000 palace of amusement in St. Louis,'on Sunday night, October 20. The season was remarkable in that it brought forth nearly every situation a showman can face While many others were handicapped by spring rains, and business conse- quently was off, Clarence A. Wortham’s Shows fared especially well in the wet weeks. The rain, and there was plenty of it, held off during the show hours, thereby giving the company more work hours without inclement weather than fell to the usual traveling city. The company ranged from the Arkan- sas River to the St. Marys and from Eastern Michigan nearly to the Colorado line. Closing their fair season at Pine Bluff, Ark., the shows ran to St. Louis to open with the National Dairy Exposi- tion, which was presented along with the annual horse show and the annual poultry exposition. Before getting on the lot back of the Arena the company built a real midway. Tons of crushed rock and carloads of cinders transformed a newly laid mud surface into a fine midway. The visit to the Arena was more or less of the experimental kind. It was not like visit- ing a fair or any other celebration. It was really missionary so far as show business was concerned. With so many counter attractions there was plenty to entertain and attract the thousands who visited the opening events of the Arena. There was a steady crowd on the midway and from this the many attractions drew their patronage. The elements were kindly disposed. When the exposition opened the rain went off the job and continued on vaca- tion until the closing day. The shows moved across the river to new winter quarters. Their home during the colder months will be at the Cotton Seed Oil Company, National Stock Yards, Il. This is the suburb at the north limits of East St. Louis. Among the visitors on the midway dur- ing the Arena engagement were Walter Lingle, of Bethany, Mo.; A. P. Burdick, secretary of the Kansas Free Fair at Topeka; W. L. (Mickey) Humphreys, Dr. A. D. Brix and family, St. Loutsans, who will go a long way to see the Werth- am show’s family; Burr W. Gordon, of St. Joseph, Mo. George D. Steele, of Decatur, Tll., and*L. Clifton Kelley, gen- eral agent for the Royal American Shows. BEVERLY WHITE. Royal American Shows MACON, Ga.—The 88-mile run from Atlanta found the Royal American Shows all up and ready to go at 10 o'clock Sunday night, anticipating the Children’s Day Monday at the Georgia State Exposition. The layout showed the genius of Sedlmayr and Velare in that the midway covers the entrance to the grand stand, the shows stretching on either side in a long lane, and the rides nicely spaced and grouped in the ome circular spot large enough to ac- commodate them. The three new shows, Parker’s Smart Set Minstrels, W. W. Kervin's Prison and Chicago Underworld Show and Charles Church’s Giant Oc-« topus added three gray hairs to C. Js thatch to place them im an already crowded midway. Severe floods in this region during the last 10 days, in which the Chat- tahoochee went on a rampage, naturally affected conditions, heavy crop and cat- tle losses diminishing what were till then the best general conditions in this section of Georgia in many years. Atlanta’s Southeastern Fair wound up in a good profit for most of the shows, altho on account of the multitude of rides in Lakewood Park, only the two New ones, Lindy Loop and the Dragon clicked The concessions, dealing di- rectly with the fair management, found another story Capt. Curly Wilson added to his monkey show a black-armed Chacma baboon, whose stunts on the roller skates and stilts fill out a strong program. He calls him “Esau”; feeds him on por- ridge, not pottage. Another addition to this show came on in Atlanta in the shape of a baby monk, christened “Miss Georgia” by Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt, of New York, who visited Curly’s simians on Governor’s Day. Ray Harter, better known as “Sailor Ray”, tattooed man and tattoo artist, has been added to Dick Best's Coney Island side show. Walter Stovall, who has been handling the train since Curly Wilson gave it up (who finds his hands full with his rapidly increasing monkey family), not only moves the stuff on the runs, but keeps the train moving promptly after it starts. Jack Jolly, handling the calliope all season, left from Atlanta to assume his I. A. T. S. E duties at the Coliseum during the Dallas Pair. Jean Audrey, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat O’Brien on the side show, is visiting them for the week, enjoying her first real show experience. Mabel Mack and “Grandpa” Lyman Dunn, well-known Wild West folks, seen shaking hands with old acquaintances and spending a lot of time with Jack King’s rodeo bunch, who are working in front of the grand stand. Billy Ellis displays his perennial youth and musi- cal voice on the front of “Zoma, the South African Cannibal Girl”. 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October 26, 1929 F. H. Bee Shows HARTSELLE, Ala. — This finds the show playing the Tennessee Valley Col- ored Farmers’ Fair and so far business is very good; in fact, far better than expected. The colored fair at Athens was only medium until Friday, when a good day was experienced, and Saturday was the largest in gross receipts since the organization of this show. A big crop of cotton at good prices is being sold now and money was plentiful among the colored farmers. Many visitors from Rock City Shows and H. P. Webb Shows have been seen on the midway, also Kelly Grady, of the Kelly Grady Shows. Uncle Frank Capp was an all-day visitor recently. George W. Johnston, of Michigan Greater Shows, was a visitor last week. This show will play four more Alabama fairs and then close for the winter. Lou Weddington and son, who have had the cookhouse, left last Saturday and were succeeded by Dick Van Oordt, with his cookhouse and three concessions. Hiram Beall has ar- rived from Cleveland with four conces- sions Among the concessionaires are D. O. Holt. 1: Hank Sordelet, corn game: Peter Guy. 1; B. D. Davis, 2; Roy Fann, 1; Jimmy DiSalvo, 2: Red Higgins, 3; E. E. Baker, 1: Mrs. Bee, 1; Ben Jeffries, 1; Jack Jeffries, 1: Will Johnson, 1; Mr. Finch], Doc Angel, 1: B. D. Dawson, 1; Buck Super, 1: Mrs. Pauline, 1: Joe Turley, 2: Harry Morris 1; H. J. Banks, 1. This show is now playing its ninth fair this season and so far the season has been fairly good. JAMES DISALVO. Butler Bros.’ Shows BEEBE. Ark.—The Butler Bros.’ Shows, after playing to a very fair week’s busi- ness at Calico Rock, only spoiled yby one day’s rain, went to Hoxie, Ark., under the auspices of the city dads, which turned out to be a pink one for all connected with the outfit. On account of several changes in the winter quarters at Memphis it was de- cided to use our warehouse at Walnut Ridge for storage this season. Inasmuch as the show was too large for our regular route this winter, we cut the size down to meet conditions and at present are carrying 3 rides, 4 shows and 20 con- cessions. Made quite a change in the personnel of the show, C. T. Miller, our general agent, leaving to reopen his cafe in Kentucky. Assistant Manager LaBoy- teaux severed his connections to devote his entire time to his string of conces- sions. Slim Rose, our electrician, retired in favor of George Melrose, and Rev. Barnaby, with his cookhouse crew, left to play fairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maurer joined with their cookhouse and are spoiling the boys with plenty of hot bis- cuits and cornbread. Beebe so far has not proved a red one, but the attendance is increasing nightly and may prove o. k. before Saturday. Mr. Butler is all smiles with his new coupe, while Mr. Hayes, of corn-game fame, is talking pretty fast to the auto dealer. Slim Benton, formerly connected with the outfit. is a visitor to the show and reports a fair season’s work on the Rubin & Cherry. PERCY SHIELDS. J. George Loos Shows The Red River Valley Fair, at Sherman, Tex., was a success, as usual, due to the untiring efforts and popularity of its secretary, Col. L. L. Etchison. All days held a record attendance. Among the visitors were Judge V. Hill, general agent of the Vernon Shows; J. I. Boon, secre- tary of the Fannin County Fair, of Bonham; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ellis (Jim is secretary of the Hunt County Fair, at Greenville); Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caviness, of Paris (Mr. Caviness is president of the Lamar County Fair, at Paris); Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mays, of The Paris Daily News; Tommy Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee and others of the Morris & Castle Shows. From the John Francis Shows: John Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Donner and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, ajl drome folks, who came over to see the shows and their old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris, who have the drome here. At Clarksville:* Mr. and Mrs. L. C Zelleno stopped for a short visit. Mr. Zelleno represents the Gordon-Howard Candy Company, of Kansas City. John Starkweather, of the Spillman Engineer- ing Company, spent a few hours and left for Dallas. Sam E. Eberstadt, secretary The ’ Billboard THIS NEW 4-Pc. DEAL SAMPLE PREPAID 75c Real VALUE Merchandise, guaranteed by the manufacturers FLASH! Everything that makes it the fastest selling coupon deal on the market today. 6x9 coupons, $1.06 per 1,000. Rush your orders. 50% deposit, balance C. 0. D 1-0z. Narcisse Perfume 2-02. Tissue Cream 2-0z. Cleansing Cream 3-0z. 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The Clarksville Fair has opened its gates, and what the week will bring forth is a problem. LOUIS HEMINWAY. Robt. N. Clark Shows The Caruthers (Calif.) Free Fair is drawing to a close with the largest crowd in attendance the fair has ever had. This small village in the heart of the raisin and cotton belt is having its sev- enth fair and this year has outdone all previous efforts both in attendance and exhibits. The fair is held in the spacious high- school grounds and covers about 10 acres. The shows and rides have en- joyed very good patronage thruout and have received many comments on the neatness of arrangements of the midway. The free fair is something new to Cali- fornia, as this is the only one held in the State, but I miss my guess if there are not several towns that will take ad- vantage of the knowledge gained from Caruthers Free Fair. The fair associa- tion does not aim to make any profit from its fair, but always has a neat sur- plus in the treasury when it is over. The Robert N. Clark Shows move from here to Hanford, after which they will play another fair at Shafter, Kern County, and will then move to Taft, which is in the rich oil fields, and fur- nish the attractions for the big Armistice celebration which is being staged by the American Legion. Then home, sweet home. GEORGE GORE. Brown & Dyer Shows SALISBURY, Md.—The Brown & Dyer Shows’ paraphernalia has been set into winter quarters here, Manager Dern- berger having contracted for the aban- doned buildings of the Baltimore, Chesa- peake & Atlantic Railroad, a subsidy of the Pennsylvania road. Trainmaster Art Courtney and Con- struction Superintendent F. J. F. Richter encountered many difficulties getting the show inside the structures, but with able assistance finally com- pleted the work. In winter quarters at this writing (Wednesday) are Alfred Dernberger, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Court- ney, E. 8S. Holland, Leonard Traube, Frank Savage, Joe Peyton, F. J. F. Rich- ter, Jack Wagner, George Moore and George Jones. The Claigs are expected to leave shortly for their Battle Creek, Mich., home; the Courtneys will leave in a day or two; Frank Savage, Joe Peyton and Jack Wagner will more than likely entrain for their fireside home- steads. Richter and Jones will probably Stay in winter quarters until the open- ing in the spring. Dernberger will be in and out of quarters at various stages, attending conventions, arranging for 1930 contracts and supervising the over- hauling, renovating and painting of show paraphernalia. Rice Bros.’ Shows The past week's engagement for the Rice Bros.’ Shows at the Calhoun Coun- ty Fair, Anniston, Ala., was very success- ful. Nice warm fair weather prevailed thruout the entire week and everything on the midway did a good business. The big street parade furnished by the mer- chants and different industries of the city which took place at 3 o’clock Mon- day afternoon was a pleasing sight with the nicely decorated floats and this parade was a great help to business the first day of the fair. ; The Calhoun County Fair Board is made up of the leading business men of the city and the entire board did everything possible in co-operating with the showfolk to make the fair a big success. It certainly is a pleasure to meet and do business with gentlemen of this type and to have their moral support at all times. This week finds the show playing the Talladega County Fair at Sylacauga. The show opened to a large crowd of towns- folk and enjoyed a nice business. A cloud was cast over the entire midway early Monday morning when Mrs. Mottie (Madam DeLah) received a message that her beloved mother, Mrs. Emma Geiger, of Charleston, W. Va., had passed away. Frank Bowen left the show last week for Henderson, Ky., to marry Elsie Marie Adams, of St. Louis, Mo. Irene Bowen handles the front of Madam DeLah's palmistry concession and she is a very charming young lady. Cecil C. Rice has just purchased Mrs. Rice a new car Joe Haworth and Candy Sabbath are two busy boys these days, as there is so much to do at the county fairs. Haworth is our business manager and Sabbath, secretary. CHAS. J. ROACH. Lowe Greater Shows The Lowe Greater Shows played Look- out, W. Va., last week and business cood. The show is now playing Rainelle and having good crowds. In spite of the cool nights we are getting a good play. Williamson next week and then return to Cabin Creek to be stored Winter quarters have already been built to house the show. M. L. Mathews, who its now connected with the Bunts Amuse- ment Co., is expected to come to winter quarters at Cabin Creek and help to build several new fronts It has been talked around that he will manage the show for Mr. Lowe. FRED HOPKINS. Greenburg Amusement Co. BLYTHE, Calif.—This is the 36th week of the 1929 season and we still have seven more weeks before the closing, making a season of 43 weeks’ work. The writer, who is the general agent, is back visiting this week, as the contracts are all in the office till the closing; also have the first six weeks contracted for 1930, opening as usual at the Pima County Fair and Rodeo Tucson, Ariz., February 10. This only gives the show about two months’ layoff, but Manager Greenbure will keep the entire crew of working- men busy during this time rebullding and painting. Sam Garrett and Bonnie Gray, who had the Wild West show, closed at Las Vegas, Nev., and left for Los Angeles Sailor Jack Woods joined at Las Vegas and took over the management of the Athletic Show. Mr. Mosier with a penny arcade and two concessions joined at Ogden, Utah. The Utah fairs were not as good as expected, caused mostly by a sudden change in the weather. At the close of the present season those Los Angeles bound are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke and several others, Manager Greenburg and wife will motor to Detroit, Mich., to visit Mr. Green- burg’s brother, who is in business there Most of the people will stay in Phoenix Chas. Wulp and wife have already rented an appartment there so as to send their young son to school. Al Hogan just told me that he would be busy during the layoff, building a brand-new side show to be housed under a 100-foot top. While at Tucson recent- ly the writer was made a member of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce. It seems here that we are just start- ing on our summer tour. The weather is clear and hot, 105 in the shade at the present writing. Mrs. Greenburg and Mrs. Martin purchased new winter out- fits at Salt Lake City thinking winter had come and now they can't wear them Tough luck for the ladies, but good for the show. Manager Greenburg has or- dered a Home, Sweet Home music roll for the calliope to be played the closing day and the folks are stocking up on hankerchiefs. DOC HALL. Miller Bros.’ Expo. Shows This finds a new carnival en tour. Ray Le Boyteau and C. T. Miller have formed a show and are operating as Miller Bros.’ Exposition Shows. They have surrounded themselves with a capable staff and intend to motorize the show as fast as possible. All fronts will be built on trucks or trailers, paneled and made of metal and wood veneer. The first of these fronts has been completed for a platform show called “Beauty and the Beast”. 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Quality Novelty Shows CHASE CITY, Va.—This week finds Quality Novelty Shows combined with National Capitol Shows and K. F. Ket- chum's 20th Century Shows. The Quality Novelty Shows have had a very successful season and will close next week at Blackstone, Va. Lou Vermilion and §S. Oliver, managers of this show, congratulate themselves on playing a Hine of unusually good fairs; Shipman, Va., being a bahner week for them The Hawaiian wedding staged weekly by the Kaiama native Hawalians, fea- turing the Princess Lei Lehua, and the Tryon Sisters, broke all previous records at Shipman. The tent had to be made larger to accommodate the _ capacity crowds. The Kalama Hawaiians have been the feature attraction at every fair this season, Ed Oliver, Jr., and John Belvin are in charge of the cookhouse this week and are serving the boys some real dinners Heilman Mystery Show joined this week to finish the season and is offering some clever illusions, together with the Aus- tralian trained birds. The combined shows are in sympathy with the Ol‘ver Brothers, who so recently lost their aged mother in Washington, D.C They attended the funeral prior to the Shipman Fair. There are four of the brothers, Ed, George, Paul Oliver and Buck, all in the show business. Ketchum's Shows close this week, but Oliver's National Capitol Show goes to Orange and then heads south for t Mississippi fairs. Bunts Shows DARLINGTON, S. C—The move here from the Columbia Fair was made with- out delay and everything was up and coing Monday night. With every indi- cation of balmy weather this should be a cood week for rides, shows and con- cessions, as the roads are lined with loads of cotton going to the warehouses, A seven-piece uniformed band and two free acts seem to please the patrons and are putting them in the mood to spend money. Next week the show will move to Loris, S. C., for the fair. Another ride joined this week, making five in all. With 7 shows and 20 con- cessions in the lineup the show is mak- ing @ very creditable appearance. SANDY McDUFF. W. G. Wade Shows CONNERSVILLE, Ind.--For the second time in 14 years the W. G. Wade Shows will winter away from its home in De- troit, Mich., quarters having been en- gaged from the Connersville Steel Prod- ucts Company, Connersville, Ind. The accommodations include three buildings, the principal of which affords an unobstructed floor space of 12,000 square feet, steam heat, sprinkler sys- tem and an adequate watchman service. Tt was the excellence of the accommoda- tions that influenced the decision to Connersville, which, by the way, is the home of the Jessops, well-known Indi- ana showmen. Last year the show win- tered in Dothan, Ala. The last two weeks of the season, Hartford City, Ind., and Connersville were disappointing, rain and cold wea- ter being the cause. These fairs con- cluded a route of nine, which in the Main were normal in attendance and business done, with two—Saginaw, Mich, and Warsaw, Ind.—exceeding al] previ- ous records. At the conclusion of the detail work in connection with the storing, W. G. Wade, manager of the show, will take his family on a pleasure trip thru Florida. Lew Marcuse, secretary, will go to his home in Bowling Green, O., and E, L. Wade, general agent, will go to his home in Detroit. ‘ Johnny J. Jones Exposition William J. Hilliar’s Midway Mutter- Ings: Tupelo proved big winner. Per- fect weather all week. Show ran away from all previous records for Mississipp!- Alabama Fatr. | Manager Mullen and Treasurer Ballard real executives. Sister Sue recently had birthday. Received many presents atid congratulations. rrench and Belgium midgets all enthused bout forthcoming vacation in Europe. Sammy Smith bought new car. A. In- cersoll, of “Ridee-O” fame, and daugh- ‘er Imseparable. “Bill” Sturgis home ‘cain wielding his magic brush. Earl Strout’s band from grand stand bally- Billboard October 26, 1929 79 County Fairs in South Georgia. Jeff Davis County Fair HAZLEHURST, GA. Largest 10c Fair in the South—General Admissions, Night and Day, 10c Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds. We have booked Coe Bros.’ Shgws, which hold exclusive contract on all Shows and Rides. Everybody wire or write RICHARD A. BOLTON, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Hazlehurst, Ga. Sth, 1929 This will be one of the best Concessions of all kinds Week October 21, Clinton, La the big one, Cleveland, Miss ; Marks, Miss. Show out till Christmas AL C. HANSEN SHOWS CAN PLACE No X. No Gaff Joints. $25.00. WILL PLACE Shows with their own outfits, 30-70 week 28, week November 11, Shelley, Miss.: Address all communications to AL C. HANSEN, Clinton, La., or MRS. HANSEN, Rolling Fork, Miss. Wheels, $30.00; Grind Stores, No girl shows tolerated Mound Bayou, Miss.; week November 4, week November 18, JACK POT VENDER No. 41—NICKEL PLAY $85.00 No. 5I—QUARTER PLAY $95.00 MADE ONLY BY WATLING MFG, COMPANY 700 W. Washington Bivd., Chicago, Ill. Phone, Haymarket 0270. hooed for Etta Louise Blake Thursday night. Star DaBelle turned 600 paid ad- missions to animal show with one open- ing Saturday. Probably record for modern times. “Bill” Holt’s daughter, Edna Earl. was christened Saturday morning. Father Roberts officiated. Ed- die and Mrs. Madigan became godpar- ents. Mrs. Madigan left Sunday for va- cation at Bridgeport, Conn., home. Drove in new car. Trains reached Jackson, Miss., Sunday night. Opening of Mis- sissippi State Fair at noon Monday found all ready to go. Children’s day. Gross business about same as last year. Visitors so far include Sam Levy and “Scotty” Scott (of the Schooley Revue), E. P. Ford, secretary Laurel, Miss., Fair.; L. Clifton Kelly. of Royal American Shows; Commissioner of Agriculture Holton, Whitey Josselyn; Glen Weston, formerly of Karns Fat Family; Billy Lor- rette, famous clown. Joe Redding had birthday. Jack* Murray tried to buy fancy cane for him. Darky who owned it refused, saving it as a “Hairlumes” Ollie Hager at last bobbed her hair. Sent hairpins to husband, Dudley, who. has greatly recovered from long illness. Expected to rejoin show shortly. Van Droysen giant sisters, who have proved big drawing card, sail for Berlin when show closes. Bert Earle stepped in. “Scale King” Dan Krassner motored from Brockton, Mass., for Tupelo Fair. Wise Shows SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—The Wise Shows opened here with a pay gate Monday night. Having the town well billed and plenty of publicity in the newspapers, and with the local news carriers as the guests of the opening evening, a line had formed a block long before the gates were opened. The newsboys were enter- tained by A. B. Cundiff and Jimmie Boon, who joined the show here as spe- cial agent. An enjoyable time was had by the carriers, raving mostly about Sunshine Sammy and his Dark Town Follies. The Springfield press has been very liberal in giving the show publicity. The show made a real spread, as several new attractions joined here. Mr. Wise reports that the show will stay out all winter, as new attractions are constantly joining. The show will spend the balance of this season thru Qklahoma, Louisiana and Texas H. N. (Speedy) Smith, with his Wall of Thrills, joined the show here, using two riders, with Catherine Vyrisky as a fancy and trick rider. Joe Seymore, who has charge of the cookhouse, has received word from his wife, Lillian, who is down in San An- tonio, Tex., visiting their son, Alcide, who is attending a private school, that both are having a wonderful time and enjoying fine weather. Bob Flannagan has joined the show here with two concessions, with Paul and Bill Stevens as agents. Bob, altho still on crutches, is getting on fine after his mishap in a car wreck. Bob spent seven weeks in the Rhinelander (Wis.) Hospital, where he was treated for his broken leg. Van Lidth has placed six concessions for the week of Springfield. The next event is Webb City under the American Legion, Chas. Woods Post No. 30, where the boys have been tireless workers for the benefit of the shows and their own. AL FINE. St. Louis ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 19.—Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Billick, of the Gold Medal Shows, passed thru St. Louis on Monday, en route from the show to Rockford, I1l., where Mr. Billick was going to visit his mother, who is seriously ill. William ¥F. Carey, president of the Madison Square Garden, spent two days in the city, en route from New York City to the West Coast. While in the city Mr. Carey visited with Gecrge Holcombe, general manager of the new Arena. Mrs. Carey accompanied him on the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Dufor, of The Unborn show fame, were in the city on Monday, en route to the South. While here they visited with the C. A. Wortham World's Best Shows, where they have one of their attractions bocked. Since the C. A. Wortham Wor!d’s Best shows arrived in the city lasi week, the regular haunts of the showmen have taken on a winter aspect. There is much visiting going on in the Annex Hotel these days. Noticed around were Mrs. Charles Oliver, L. S. (Larry) Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beckmann, Matt C. Daw- son, John J. Schweppe, B. S. Gerety, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clay, Frank A. Payne, James F. Sutherlin, Abie L. Morris, C. M. (Chubby) Hade, and many others. A. R. (Army) Beard, of the Direct Sales & Service Company, of Chicago, spent Tuesday in St. Louis, when he was en route from point south to Chicago. L. Clifton Kelley, general agent of the Royal American Shcws, arrived in the city en Thursday from Jacksonville, Pla., where he made temporary arrangements for winter quarters for his show. He ex- pects to remain here for several days. Rurr Gordon was, another arrival in the city this week, and was hobnobbing with L. Clifton Kelley the past two days. George D. Steele, until recently han- d'ing the press on the Rubin & Cherry Mcdel Shows, is at present in the city visiting the National Dairy Show. He came down for the event from his home in Decatur, Il E. Car! Krausnick, president of the Treland Candy Company, arrived in the city an Tuesday from Los Angeles, Calif. He expects to remain here for two weeks, following which he will return to his duties in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daly, accompanied by their daughter, Alma, and Pete Wheeler and “Blackie” Brown, returned to the city on Wednesday, after playing several independent fairs in Southern Missouri. Mr. Daly will remain here for the winter months, and has already sev- eral celebrations scheduled for the months of December and January. Yo Yo Genuine Texas Yo Yo, the wonder toy of America. Fastest selling toy ever made. Large 25-cent sellers. $9.50 PER GROSS Prepaid 25% deposit on C. O. D. orders. CAPITOL NOVELTY CO. Box 473, Austin, Texas FOR SALE—A BARGAIN One complete Hey-Dey Riding Device, for Park, Pier or Carnival This ride is in A-1 condition and can be seen at the Fair Grounds at Savannah, Ga.. week of October 28. Write or wire immedi- ately for terms ROBT. WALKER, care Miller Bros." Shows. Savannah, Ga. MILLER BROS.’ 101 RANCH SIDE SHOW BAND AND MINSTRELS. of 19 People, 14 pieces. Real Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra, three Comedians. three Working Girls, at liberty after October 27 Will accept any g00d proposition, Fairs, Carnival, Dance or Indoor Engagement Wire WALTER E. MASON, as per route: October 22, Beaumont, Tex.; Houston, Tex.. 23; Oklahoma City, Okla.. 26; Marland, Okla., 27. Chicago Office Callers MAY JESTER ALLEN, niece of Col. Wm. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). MR. AND MRS. FRED SPEER, of the Mangean Troupe, playing the Palace. GABE WELLNER, organist. WALLEN A. RANKIN, of the Mark Twain Four, harmonists. ELVIRA MORTON, prima donna at the College Inn. STUART ROSS, representing Harlan Tarbell, magic, and himself a magician MR. AND MRS. H. P. WALLACE. vaudevillians, known as Uncle Abie and Aunt Vild LAWRENCE JONES, manager Macki- naw Dells Park, Peoria. EDDIE GORDON, of the Troupe with Sells-Floto. JACK ROBBINS, just closed with Sells-Floto Wild West. TED FIORITO, director of Ted Fiorito's Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra. MAX GRUBER, of Gruber'’s Jungle Oddities. JOE COYLE, joey. MAY ALLEN, niece of the late Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). HOMER MEACHUM, vaudeville come- dian SHORTY FLEMM, just in from a sea- son of fairs HANK LINDER, personal representa- tive of Ted Fiorito. PAUL ZANDER, press agent. HERBERT (SLATS) BEESON, noted wire walker. ROLFE AND KENNEDY. acrobats, just in from the Drake Circus and on their first visit to Chi. in several years LEO HAMILTON, of vaudeville. DOC BAKER, outdoor showman. Cansino ; ; 2 oo ae : Lo, ge Se ~A cn ~ : ‘ “s tT Le ee | NOV. 4th- i = a ; > aa ie ot : 5 We ok aw tay ea aoe Fete £ ook i {} eae. Tr re & bed * ~ eats ot ae +1 Beige ig So 1| Bae , feck & TR he m “ he is NE Be eee PO ee eT Ss al a } ; . : . | 3 et ee ' a rn COST AS > I wt gee as Re
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October 26, 1929 Billb’ Will Find Good Money Getters Here Gross. Army and Navy Needle Books oceqrberee Baseball Scorers : 2.60 Men's Handkerchiefs, in Envy 5.40 Toothpick Knives, Col. Handles 2.25 Perfume Vials, Labels $1.75, ‘$2.75, 4.50 Shoe Laces, Mercerized, Pairs, 27 In...... 1.80 Shoe Laces. Mercerized, Pairs. 40 In 2.26 Self-Threading Needles, 10 in Paper 2.88 Needle Threaders, Directions on Handle.. 1.30 Court Plaster, First Aid, 3 Pieces... 1.50 Scented Sachet Packets s+ s$1.85, 1.80 Fair Prices—Square Treatment Prompt Service Since 1913. Postage is extra. Send stamps or currency for samples, please. Ask for complete list. De- posit required on C. O. D. orders CHARLES UFERT 100 West 2ist St., NEW YORK. STARTLING NEWS! HEALTH LECTURERS MANAM Plantago Psylitum Here's 2 product endorsed by the Government and the World's Largest Insurance Companies. Strictly a food. All towns open. Conquers consti- pation. Why not sell a high-class product and cash in on national publicity? The biggest seller that ever struck metropolitan district. Be first in yeur territory. It’s brand new. Not an herb nor @ medicine Food that’s really food. Spiel fur- nished. Get in on our special) offer. 407. pkg., $8.00 per 100; 6-o7. pkg., $12.50 per 100 BUILDING HEALTH Selling sensation of the year. Brand new thick book. Real information on the 15.00 proper care of the body and prevention Three-color attractive illustrated gov Per er—192 pages of interesting truth— dozens of pictures Hundred of disease. FOUR NEW BOOKS yan a THE PRESS COMPLETE MOTHER'S $8.00 DISEAS® AND HOW TO GREVENT IT. 100: FOOD SCIENCE. per ; CONSTIPATION. 4 Each book contains 128 pages and $ a cover. Spiel furnished for R POCKET “GYM” RUBBER EXERCISE SENSA- TION, $35.00 per 100, MANAM with any one of the above books makes a wonderful $1.00 seller EXCELLENT SELLER FOR HIGH-CLASS WORK- ERS IN AUDITORIUMS, CHURCHES, ETC. Send only $1.00 for $5.00 worth of Samples of complete line NATURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, Inc. 152 West 42d Street, NEW YORK. A NEW NUMBER. Chromium Plate Ring Per Gross $12.00 Send $2.00 for Sample Assortment. 1789C—Engraved sides open back, 1-Ct. size Gt laranteed certificates furnished with Rings FREE 1887C-—Same Ring, square top it required on all orders. TRY OUR SPEED SERVICE MIDWEST SALES CO.., Chambers Building, KANSAS CITY, NEVER BEFORE GUARANTEED ELECTRIC WAFFLE 'RONS AT THESE PRICES Waffie Irons, no better, 25 dep MO. plug Wi every iron In G ross Lots $1! 50 ) Eom. Ww 8 FREI E TRONS all Shipping Char Send for com plete Pri Sample Iron $1.95, Cc. 0. D plus postage. An amazing ™m any Agents for gpo-risk propos! tion. Supreme Produ uppl & So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ue iept. Nickel-plated. Holds all makes of Safety Blades. 1 Gross Radio Stroppers 1 Gross Pigskin Strops 12x11. 1 Gross Razor Strop Dressing 1 Gross Cartons for Outfits One Gross Combinations Outfit, all for $14.95. Sample Outfit, 35c. 25% deposit on all C. O. Ds RADIO STROPPER CO., 3321 North Halsted Street, Chicago, Tl. FAST SELLERS FOR PITCHMEN Pelding Paper Tricks. Gross...............+:: $4.00 Key Ring and Dime Trick. Gross 3.60 Paddles (Jumping Per). Gross............... 4.00 Noisy Letters (Burzers) Ge econseseensd 2.50 Send 25¢ for 4 ——: wee Big List of Other LEA BROTHERS, 128 “East 23d St., New York. oard pes for “Pitchmen Conducted by GASOLINE BILL BAKER (Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O.) = HARRY MEYERS, of auction fame, is located On 125th street, New York. WINDOW DEMONSTRATORS are re- ported to.be doing well in New York. TURNER, corn-cure wizard of the Quaker City, was observed in Gotham looking the pitch stores over CHARLES (DOC) MILLER advises that New York City is overrun with pitch- men, and only a few stores are operating. PROFESSOR OSSER, sceap_ worker, stems to be garnering the cocoanuts during his New York pilgrimages. DR. J. F. WILLIAMS’ Serbs of Life Company left Springfield, Ill., September 30, Mississippi bound. DORSEY TRIO are back on the Mazda Belt. Jack states the Middle West was not so hot. —_ Sn HERB DOCTORS now conspicuous for their presence in New York are: Platt, Garb, Weiss and the regular influx of Indians. CALCULATOR (BILL) SCHULTZ has returned to the metropolis after follow- ing the delightful pastimes of Izaak Walton. DR. ZANGAR, ASTROLOGIST, who has been confining his efforts to Florida for the past few years, has joined the passing throng on Broadway. PRINCESS IOLA closed her tent sea- son October 12 at Osborn, O. After a short rest and placing the children in school, she will start the winter season. MARY E. REGAN, of sex-book fame, philosophizes as follows: “Everybody I meet is going to have a store this _ = winter in New York. How some of the boys like to shoot the bull!” JOHNNY MORRIS, n worker, would like to hear from his brother, Walter. Johnny can be reached care of James Kelley, New York. DOC J. Y. CASON, of Fort Worth, Tex., who was confined to his bed all summer, suffered a stroke of paralysis recently, and most of the time he is fed thru a tube, a report from the Texas city says. THE DRYEST SUMMER in many years, resulting in heavy loss to crops, is re- ported from Eastern Texas. Money is consequently scarce for pitchmen and med. shows in the drought area. CLAUDE WILLIAMS, soap worker, get in touch with J. V. Reid, care the De Vore Manufacturing Company. Reid has been taking a few days’ rest in McKees- port, Pa., and says he saw none of the boys working in that territory. STEVE NANCE, of The Southern Ruralist, and Harry (Razor) Riley are the two greatest American citizens not holding public office, Dusty Rhodes con- cludes after looking them over in Jack- sonville, Fla., last week. THE MILTON BELL SHOW is playing the Auditorium, Wellington, Kan., which seats 1,800, and a report from the show says: “We are working big halls. At the Auditorium here we are playing to capacity and doing nicely with our spe- cial and individual—I might say ex- clusive—line.” TWO MOON INDIAN Medicine Com- pany, Atlantic City, has a store on the Boardwalk that is the personification of class. For instance, the rent of this store is $38,000 per yea®t (real money) and the operating expenses are reported LOWEST PRICES—-BEST QUALITY Get Our New REDUCED PRICES on Pens and Pencils BERK BROS., import Corp., - ° - 543 Broadway, New York City Coupon Workers Six odors, in beautiful, flashy lined box. You give them Narcissus, Sweet Pea, Chypre, Jas- min, Magnolia, Black =o Tulip, all for 98c on Se coupon. Send 50c for sample, postpaid. Write for complete list of coupon deals. The DeVore Mfg. Co. Mfg. Chemists i> F man 4th St., Columbus, Ohio " _ Gold Pens! 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The Steral Teoth Brush 137 comes in units of one, two or four. The charge in the bulb Sold in One Day in the bottom gives off germ killing fumes The brush By James Bel! comes out sweet and clean James Bell, of Haddenficld, and sterile. The Steral sells N. J., sold 137 Sterals in one day. J. Monsa, of Chicago, averaged 69 Sterals every day for two weeks and sold over 100 in ome day. G, Birn- baum. of Chicago, averaged over 69 Sterals every day for two weeks. Billy Halcomb, of Clarksdale, Miss., a 12-year- old boy, has a bank account on sight to a person who be- lieves in the individual drink- ing cup and individual towel After 6 to 12 months, tube and all is thrown away and you have a repeat sale. Agents Make Big Money Start a crew or take a ter- ey oclling ‘Sterals - very litte money om al — yell DR. THOMPSON'S STERAL "086 nS montne, witout TOOTHBRUSH CO. wevions Sue ovr bate ine 803 So. St. Clair St., ae Cette te muney.cluanT Toledo, Ohio HUSTLERS, GET BUSY! MOUNTAIN LAUREL, FRESH FROM THE WOODS Gathered by folks who know your needs, and the kind that makes your pockets at night heavy. Always ready; a crate or a carload. Price: 10 Bunches (40 lbs.) in crate or bag, $4.00. % Down, Balance C. O. D. THE FLORISTS SUPPLY CO. Galax, Virginia. HUSTLERS ~ STREETMEN VICTORY NEEDLE PACKAGE a 5 Papers all Gold-Eye Needles, 11 as- ; | - sorted Darners, 1 Bodkin. In hand- some lithographed covers. No. BB87. Per a T= | —~ — Dozen, 65c; per Gross, $7.50. _ vA) 7 TOOTHPICK KNIVES Three Blades, Assorted Color Handles. > . BB5390—Bulk Packing. Per Gross. .$2.25 BB390—1 Dozen on Card. Gross.. 2.50 SALESBOARD OPERATORS~—Full Line Premium Goods and Boards. Special Catalogue, free. We carry Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Novelties, Notions, etc. Deposit required on all . Cc. O. D. orders. Large Catalogue free. Wholesale only. SHRYOCK-TODD NOTION CO., yi 824 N. Eighth Street, ST. LOUIS, MO, DEPARTMENT AND CHAIN STORE WORKERS “a You me beautiful assortment of Pens, all American made. Here is the Package Gross Indelible Pencils, 2 Gross Pen Points, 1 Gross Boxes, 1 Gross Guarantees COMPLETE SETS $26.00 GROSS. $2.00 DEPOSIT ON EACH GROSS. GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW FOR YOUR XMAS BUSINESS 1 Gross Pens JAMES KELLEY, Fountain Pen King, 487 Broadway, New York BRANCH OFFICE: 180 West Adams Street, CHICAGO, ILL CALIFORNIA’ GOLD COINS mounted om rings .... Ew —- FLAS Iw $5 per DOZEN ~ Sample 75 cents co. —430 SO. BROADWAY S ANGELES, CALIFORNIA BLICK Lo $36.00 a GROSS, WHILE THEY LAST GOLD MOUNTED BILLFOLDS Made of SPECIAL ASSORTED COWHIDE. Formerly $48.00 a Gross. KING LEATHER GOODS MFG. CO., B. Street, Indiana, Pa. MAKE BIG MONEY Good opportunity for house-to-house salesmen selling our beautiful line of Felt End Table Doilies, Radio Scarfs and Table Runners. Limited territory. Write today or send $1,00 for samples. }BRADFORD &CO.,Inc., Dept. W. St. Joseph, Mich. — WIRE-WORKERS Open Seam 12-Karat Gold-Plated wire: 1/10, 1/20, 1/30, 1/40.1/60 and “X"* qualities; hard or » Square or round, in 5-ounece coils. Prompt service. Quality guaranteed A. HOLT & COMPANY, Inc. 227 Eday Street, PROVIDENCE, R.I. Manufacturers of Wire for Wire-Workers for Over 50 Years Send for Price Lists. Can play the same spots year peat business. -} NUTRO MEDICINE COMPANY, October 26, 1929 81 =e MEDICINE SHOWS =u after year with the MAKE MORE MONEY The high quality merchandise in exceptionally attractive wrappers and labels assure you re- Positively nothing like it ever offered from a platform. Send $1.00 for 6 full- sized samples NUTRO Line and Famous s i] a s 4 16 So. Peoria St., CHICAGO, ILL. 5 to be $1,000 per week. Think of that! The firm’s big auto will make a Coast- to-Coast trip this winter. KNIGHTS OF THE KEISTER at the Lancaster (O.) Fair included Murray, with razors; James E. Miller. garters: Crandall, razcrs; Ray Pierce, cement; Smith, eradicator; Devine and wife, pens" Newman, pens; Carrigan, health books; Dale, med., and about 20 others. Busi- ness generally good for everybody and the weather fair. “OPENED WITH A BANG at the Sud- bury (Ont.) Exposition,” J. C. Carswell infoes from the Canadian city. “Big do- ings. Am moving down towards the Middle West scon. Would like to hear from Chief Black Bear and Beno, for- merly with J. George Loos. John, your picture in The Billboard was grand. Would like to hear from Crawford Frances. I read of the four-car show. Had a good season up here in Canada” “LETS HAVE PIPES from all you med. men who have not piped in,” Robert De Russell urges. De Russell has been working Texola, Okla., to good re- turns. “The town is small,” he says, “but full of farmers and dollars. The J. Bowie Gouger Shows recently played a successful week at Erick, near here. And this town promises to be another red one. Happy Lou Phillips, who is roller skating from Coast to Coast, spent the night here and surprised the natives with his dancing on skates.” “THIS TOWN IS CLOSED to pitch- men,” Chief Lone Bird infoes from Nash- ville, Ga. He adds that the town dads have also barred out carnivals. “But the present mayor, J. B. Luke, is reason- able,” he adds, “and I believe the right people can make it. The last carnival allowed here was Galler’s Exposition Shows. It is a good town for pitchmen who can work, the reader being from $2 to $5, according to the class. The fair is to be held here October 18 and 19, and prospects are good for those who make it.” POST-OFFICE INSPECTOR at Wichita, Kan., has notified Milton Bell, who filed a fraud complaint against a man to whom he sent $25 to join the Milton Bell Show and who failed to materialize, that the accused man is now in the Wichita jail, being unable to furnish the $1,000 bond required of him as surety for his appearance before the Grand Jury of the United States District Court. The inspector asks all showmen who fre- ceived letters from the accused, signed “William. S. Dunn” or “Jeff McNeff”’, to send the letters to him, stating whether or not the prisoner obtained money from them. Communications should be addressed U. S. Postal In- spector, Wichita, Kan. KNOW THE ORIGIN of the expression “beaning the house” or “beaning the sale’? Ed Friak, down Texas way, claims to have tracked it down. Accord- ing to Ed’s investigation that term came into the med. game in this way: “Many years ago med. shows charging an ad- mission had only a small personnel. At such times as it was necessary for the manager or whoever was on the door to leave the door and work on the stage he would put a towner in his place tem- porarily. To check up on the door the man on the stage would carry a pocket- ful of beans. When he saw a person enter he would transfer a bean to a special pocket in his clothes. In this way he Knew exactly how many had en- tered during his absence from the door.” > SHEETWRITERS, TAKE NOTICE! Dur- ing the month of September representa- tives of magazines and agencies, travel- ing in crews, have been sloughed In a number of cities where they started to make house-to-house canvasses. The Na- tional Publistférs’ Association, New York, took up the matter recently and com- municated with local authorities in an effort to ascertain on what grounds the wcerkers were prohibited from canvassing. The result was as follows: Great Bar- rington, Mass., reported that late in September the Massachusetts State Police CHROMIUM PLATE 9/10 as Hard as a Diamond, $11.00 Gross ee ee ee BI55—CLOSED BACK. B158—OPEN BACK. Engraved Sides. 1-CARAT SIZE STONE. Send $2.00 for our complete sample line No. 100 of 19 different styles Chromium Plate Rings. HAVE YOU OUR NEW BOOK OF BARGAINS FOR DEMONSTRATORS, CARNIVAL AND FAIR WORKERS? WRITE FOR IT TODAY. 25% deposit required on all orders. ALTER & COMPANY, 165 W. Madison St. Chicago, I. Makes old razor blades good as new. Gives keen edge to dull- » est blade: improves new blades 100%. Saves $5 to $10 ev- ery year. Over 1,500,000 satisfied users. 10 DAYS TRIAL, Outfit includes fine Leather Strop and patented Nickeled onl ™ $1.00 ior complete Out- fit «Cc. Oo. D, if preferred); Make of razor Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Agents! Big money! Universal demand, Quick sales. Write for proposi- tion TODAY. ROBT. H. INGER- SOLL. INC., Dept. D, 476 Broad- way. New York City. Quality Merchandise. You can oper- ate in home, basement, store or any farming center. We start you, furnishing everything. Make big profits from the start. Your own business. Experience un- necessary We show you how Write today for free complete details. CLIFFORKD- CROSBY CO., Dept. 31, 425 W. Superior, Chicago. FAIR WORKERS! YOU CAN MAKE BIG MONEY OPERATING OUR 1 MINUTE BUTTON CAMERA. No experience required. The PROFITS range from 500% to 1,080 photograph have @ LOW each you already write for our on taken If Camera. price list. FREEDMAN CAMERA CO., 233 E. 117th St., N. ¥. Agents and Demonstrators, send 30c ior four complete samples, one for No. 3 thread, one for No. 5 thread. and 2 Rug Needles YOU WILL LIKE THEM. These are the Needles you will all be selling in the near future Wholesale prices and complete catalog of stamped goods in colors, tinted shades, to work. NEW WHALE ART NEEDLE, 1335-37 No. Wells St.. Chicago, DEMONSTRATORS! Sell ZIP Polishing Cloth and other articles. 100% to 200% profit. Repeat sellers. LIGHTIN PROD- UCTS CO., 616 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, Il. BIG MONEY © ; BS and MONOGRAMS ON AUTO- MOBILES. It's the easiest thing today. ANYONE CAN DO IT. You simply transfer them from paper. Takes five minutes to make $1.50. and costa only Sc. Write quick for FREE SAMPLES. KALCO SUPPLY COMPANY, 1043 Washington St.. Dept. 10, Boston, Mass. End your correspondence to advertisers mention- iug The Billboard. aad : a i vote) (See . ; ee ae a. ‘gis a — — ~ 7Ag i cae Whe ee Billboard 2 8 6 8 | eee | £ eS A — (i) Pa a ati : ; mt Oe ee ee ‘ RN emt ee a RN RR Re an ae 3 a ee > * > = : ; ~ P xiv y y ( .. 7 sl Ht Vv MALE (ll ‘a rs i f V Va aN ey. : ANN \ . ie wk ‘ : a . : ‘ii ‘ ee Ss TE I RRR me em neem NN Pg me tam c Pager naman F TeINGERSOLL «.« ) Dollar Stropper &\\ > int ee My Pen Package has the new’Black and White Stripe; alse the Gold and Black Stripe. > — Blade y ” \—nhaicmeeeeiieatiae eee —— ———— = ow =z ee Gurr SELL BANKRUPT STOCKS ee SS vy e vf ~AN Lag a ‘ie 0 ‘ | ata —_Lia ee 7 <a, a 6 ee ee ' : _ « : - ms Pee a . as Bee Yin o Sas ke fies ee
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Bz October 26, 1929 Agents and Concessionaires, Attention! We were the first to create this famous ONE-OUNCE NARCISSE PERFUME, cel- lophane wrapped, just like the $5.00 and $10.00 Bot- tles of Perfume, giving it the finish and flash that you need in your game. LOOKS LIKE A $2.50 NUMBER— Costs you less than 8e per botthe—Think of it! Only $11.00 a Gross A full One-Ounce, square shaped crystal bottle, cello- phane wrapped, with black oblong stopper and packed in beautiful orange and black box. FREE SAMPLE If you want to see sample before ordering, just write and we will be glad to send you one by return mail. (Enclose 10c for packing and postage.) LOOKS J SI — A 30 Important ve MBER Yes. we have Fancy stand this Toilet Sets and Combina- mber up tions at the same low against ar prices $2.50 or &3 We also furnish Coupon bottle of Workers with FREE COU perfur It PONS—See our big Dis- looks lik " play which is sent upon big mon request, Free of Charge. worth. a { it is ri quality and eee eee ee appearance How to Order Send us your Name, Address and Shipping Instruc- BARR MFG. CORP., Dept. 310A, Tyrone, Pa. se Perfume looks good to me tions Also write the quantity of this special Per- send quantity checked below: fume that you want Our tremendous manufactur- Gross at $11.00 per Gross. En- ing facilities enable us to carry a big stock, so we closed find deposit, amounting to 50% guarantee to ship the same day I will pay balance C. O ceived. Price, $11.00 per Gross, F. O. B. Tyrone, Pa D. I also include instructions for shi; A deposit of 50% required with all orders and you ping. If you prefer proving sampl« your order is re- of this order | | Your special package of 1-oz. Narcis- Kindly Here’s Big Money for You can pay balance C.O D. If you wire for goods, be first, just mark X here [ ] and send sure to wire remittance in order to avoid delay. 10c with coupon. BED coccvcvcchoccessvccesenccsescesse Ba rr Mfg. Corp. OPENS ccuneeednsesscsscdenseseesonses Dept. 310-A, Tyrone, Pa. Me ‘wxdhapocess su eaocké State........ | AT LAST WE'VE GOT IT! The Original No. 25 Rose, the flower with the flash mounted on natural Laurel sprays looks real. Sells like hot cakes No others can compare Be first and clean up Snappy colors and large stock to take care of you Price, $45.00 per Thousand. 25% deposit with order, balance C. D. Also the following other owers: PEONIES a No. 2, LARGE DAHLIAS No. 15. LARGE DAHLIAS No samples less than 100 of a number. EASTERN FLOWER MFG. Co. 2307 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. When All at $45.00 per thousand YOU CAN MAKE MONEY AS OUR AGENT Earn m ney, either for yourself, your club, church, Sunday-school or other organization by selling our boxes of assorted Christmas Cards Twenty-one Cards of finest quality, most modern designs steel engraved and lithographed in gold and colors put up in handsome decorated box B geest value you ever saw for the price Every family is a customer. C ot you 50 ce for $1.00. Order a sample box for 50 cents, pl “ oa filer an Gee lus 15 cents postage, or @ mounted folder to and you will sell hundreds of boxes : shite: between now and Christmas. I. ROBBINS & SON PITTSBURGH'S BIG SPECIALTY HOUSE 203-207 MARKET ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. plus 15 cents postage, coat That’ oe sat you make by STerring decalcomani « On autos. Every motorint wentetiscatee Ogramed. A painter ch arges $5. Wandcan'tdo us good work as you can do for $1.40, Ni rvekill is required ; noexperience, Spare or aij time Cireulars, ull instructions, etc., free. Write UP-TO-DATE PEN AND PENCIL CLASPS, Containing Calendar for an entire year. A for Free samples—or send $2.66 for outfit b sure-fire and profitable seller. Sample, 15c. return mai AMERICAN MONOGRAM CO. Dept. 68 East Orange, N.J. ARGUS MFG. COMPANY 1142 N. Kilbourn Ave., CHICAGO Billboard stopped solicitors for magazines from working. Lagrange, Ga., reported local authorities taxed students soliciting for a magazine $2 a day. Leesburg, Fia., reported an ordinance had been adopted requiring sheetwriters who accept money in advance or others requiring advance payment on merchandise to be shipped to post a bond with the city clerk for the proper performance of the contract. Lewiston and Auburn, Me., reported a crew arrested on the charge of soliciting without a permit, the men being later released and ordered to leave town. At Sheboygan, Wis., a magazine representa- tive was detained, but later permitted to solicit. Worcester, Mass., reported that Massachusetts State police are prohibit- ing solicitation by magazine representa- tives. HAPPY O'’CURRAN, piping = from Bald Knob, Ark.: “I am at home again after a 30-week season with Doc R. E Lewis, of Nux-Iron fame. Dec and Mrs Lewis are visiting homefolks at Hot Springs for 15 days. They will open a winter show. As for me and the missus, we are at home, and dad says we should stay with him until the grass begins to grow again. Saw Mrs. Jackson in North Little Rock. She said the Doc was doing fine Saw Doc Marshall and the Hill Brothers, all looking good. Hope some of my friends will write me here, as this is a tank and there is nowhere to go Jack Stevenson, Tray Fry, Tommy Cooper and Ray Bartle, write me at Bald Knob.” P. E. (MIKE) DEVINE and Harold M. Newman, a classy team of high pitchmen, were in Cincinnati last week, doing a few select spots with pens. They are up-to- the-minute workers, who know they are living in a new era and what it’s all about, which accounts for their pros- Lerous appearance and the fact that they are able to work in spots that are passed up by many of the old-line pitchmen as hopelessly closed. When last heard from Devine and Newman were explaining to the chief in Norwood, O., the value of the pitchman’s demonstrations to the general business of a community as one of the most effective methods of intro- ducing goods to the public and thereby promoting future sales for the local merchants who handle those goods HARRY LATANER shoots from Chi- cago: “Our store opposite the Oriental Theater is going great guns. I have been in the game nearly 15 years, and have made connections planning to get the best locations in different cities on a large scale. With unlimited backing, I am, of course, anxious to expand. Our expansion program is only handicapped because of the scarcity of good producers. If I could find men who could sell one- BANG! BANG! FLASHLIGHT PISTOL Nickel plated Standard size Battery that fits any regular Flashlight You can't go wrong on this, as it is Poth useful and novel Doz., $8.50; Gross, $96.00 Sample $1.00 If not rated a deposit is required on all orders FRANCO-AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY 1209 Broadway (Corner 29th St.), New York Reduced Prices —Best Quality OUR PRICES ARE LOWEST Write for New Price Lists and Special Offer Spectacle Kit. B.B.32—All Shell Skull Bow Spectactes, all mnambers. Per Doz., $2.15; Gr. $23.50 rf Here Is A Big 0 cee SPECTACLE MONEY MAKER B.B.34—"Goldtone” Shell Rim Spec- facies, with gold-plated Bridge and soft Cable Bows, all focus numbers. Large round lenses DOZ., $4.56; GROSS, $51.60. Catalog Mailed Free. Write at Once. NEW ERA OPTICAL CO., ** North, wabeen. CHICAGO. NEW FAST SELLERS In Life-Like Novelty Post Cards. “ MARIONETTES”" (Moving Figures) Supplied in a variety of characters, any of which can be made to give movements characteristic of a marionette. Also in- ventor and patentee of “Twinkling Eye," ‘‘Acro- phot’ and other Novelty Patent applied Post Cards Complete for in most sample assortment, $2.00, countries. prepaid Alfred Weinstein, Hamburg 11, Germany. World's Greatest Specialist in Patented Post- Card Novelties. Shirts, Neckwear and Underwear. No Substitutions. 4 Hour Shipping Service —— Comm ssions, Bonuses. Profit Sharing. Biggest Company. f Mail Coupon CARLTON MILLS '"* 14 FIFTH AVE. o NEW YORK - Dept. 61-R. pe > actoogs te one ¥ owe, | whe ord, we. O., writ - Write f S Siete formation eTRort SCHOOL OF 182 sum Ave. $10 Apollo Ring for +2 86 Set With 1-Ct. Dazzling Mexican Diamond Alive with rainbow fire, guaranteed 20 vears. Our finest Platino Ring matech- ing $700 00 diamond- platinum job. Same Ring with Mexican Rose Diamond, Mex Lucky Stone. or Flashing Aztec Ruby, retail price $4.50, for $2.44, C. O. D. Send no money Btate size. Only one to a customer. SPECIAL BARGAIN All 4 Kings for $10. Write for inside proposition to Salesmen. Cat. FREE. MEXICAN D OND ©0., Dept. N M, Monterey, Calif, M\Ulidi Kot. 1899 ETROIT, MICH, EARN $150 A WEEK SELLING TIES NEW STYLES, BIG VALUES No competition with our lines. These Ties cannot be matched at the price All Silk Plaids, Stripes, Figures and Jacquards $3.00, $4.50, $5.50, $7.00 and $8.00 Doz. Superior Quality Ties $10 Doz. Barrymore Bows $2.50 Doz. 25% deposit with order Batisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Gross Lots, $3.00 leas on the Gross RODRESAL MFG. CO., Eight E. 23rd St., New York ——_— | | . a ty cl a on eee ee P i if '\ Eth. ae ye (eee - ‘ Co —_ . ial Se oo a or aes guile = 7 Oy ee: Cee a | AS. a. aie RS : 3 i Be x or be . :. ee . Bees dt ak oes \ eae : & ib es ean “3 ‘ oe a a | a? _ ie gp wee YAY ee Se | ez. \\ \ — AA "eee EE : , “ - ie 2” a al 1? ee Bi | 2 BN ae *e. & ee - 7 ee ee oer eteoeneadi hemeeten eee anerernieianiemeeeenien i ther GENTS Represent tHe Carlton Line _ ) -AmercosBestPoyng Proposition Ss | ns | SELL FROM A “Sau ee | MILLION DOLLAR STOCK. \ ASS | * > la \ ~ a a > = ee 4 4. A. = ———— Yo y /eOUPON 4 3 ino NM Po RE rr SS eee \ac es | | Se eo a eo es |) oy ——ieasi| | aj — ~ | I i aa , f Jj bx a - 4 ee ee PY ARDS i? SS sssasssssssnssssssssnnnsssseeeeeeeeeene SSS ee : i $4 | ee ° ee oe Gus Ubinas —— eri re BASS . s Ne. ‘ — - vA i ; ap f e—v—S me, —_— Ini b f 0. 4 : |__| eam PSA ee | pene jt eee ‘ s »" C75} Papeete iT Ma 7 ‘4 PSOe A Hy AY) My f ‘D iS ee AM P/ g ’ —————$§ eric — ap ht VR eens we a! Z “Yt ug Oe t Ne <) Ses |
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Billboard October 26, 1929 83 BIG PROFITS! For Pitchmen, Fair and Carnival Workers, Novelty Stands, Drug WS and Variety Stores. THROW IT Aw AY; RIGHT BACK UP SAI-LO TOP CRAZE SWEEPING THE COUNTRY! One of the largest toy dis tributors in the U. S Popular Seechonten Maga: eweeping the South and West like wildfire Watch for Paramount yr, page 135, News Reel Featuring Every Sai-lo Top is a worker; all fast, Tr WHIZZES DROP IT; IT CLIMBS STRING. says: “‘The fastest sweeping craze we have seen has a full-page description of the fad that “Sai-lo” Faney Spinning. smooth Spinners SAI-LO No, 1—Superior No. 2—Cheaper Quality J1G-LO—Oval Shaped Tops Grade..... Ceeccccccccesece eectececccoscees $1.25 Dozen, $14.00 Gross reTiTT TITITITITITTT ae 8.40 Gross eneccccccsacccsesvesoces seseceseeeceees ©8535 Dozen, 9.00 Gross deposit required en all C. O. D. orders. LYLE DOUGLAS, Manufacturer, 1616 Commerce, Dallas, Texas MEDICINE MEN PITCHMEN DEMONSTRATORS lace of shaving. Sold on money-back guarantee Rub it on—rub it off and, presto! the hair is gone per Jar in Gross Lots; 35c per Jar in Dozen Lots, F O. B Edna May Specialty Co. 276 West 43rd Street, MAKE BIG MONEY! Selling our painless permanent Hair Remever! Rub it on and off comes the hair like magic! Absolutely odorless. Perfectly harmless. Used by pious Jews in Palestine for generations in Real demonstration before their eyes 100% to 200% profit. Costs you 30c Fastest Dollar Seller ever made. Room 508, New York City Y CRES 21-Jewel R.R. Watches, $3.35 Ea. Brand-new Movements in New Cases. complete A. T. & &. Fe Train Despatcher and 21 Jewels stamped on th , Heat and Cold Cases have a R. R. Engine engraved’ on the back back by return mail if not satisfied $3.75, POSTPAID: $40.00 DOZEN Rebuilt Elgins, Walthams CENT CITY SMELTING CO., 608 CHESTNUT ST., Good with Dial. Also 21 Movement, and the Only 470 left. Your money No order filled without deposit Sample timekeepers etc., stamped on back of Send for List etc ST. LOUIS, MO. four ball bearing | — Card ‘ end y ens sent postpald 0.87 foseds. ‘Dept, 26, NewVor’ Operators of Vater Comeras big money during Fal: n SILVER PRAME cannot be equaled Costs no more than imitations, The only safety-pin back improved BLACKBAK CARDS latest desianed FRAMES and DORLEY FOLDERS success, All orders shipped promptly BENSON CAMERA CO, ° NEW YORK, N. ¥. Larcest Manufacturers and Distributors of One- Minute Phote Products in the World. PAPERMEN Experienced squareshooters for Texas only, M. G. MUMMERT NEVER-OUT MYSTERY LIGHTER No wind can blow $1 00. Agents write POLMET POLISHING CLOTH Removes tarnish from all — without the use of liquid, paste or der egents say it sells like ‘Nott cakes" Bample free 2S GALE ©O., SOMETHING NEW FOR FIRE PREVENTION MECCA FIREPROOFING POWDER Absolutely fireproofs any material without discoloration. One pound makes one gal- lon Sample Pound. with Formula for Mixing, $1.50; 5 Pounds, $6.50; 25 Pounds, $25.00 YANKEE AMUSEMENT COMPANY, 1210 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, TM. AGENTS prori PROFIT Genuine Gold Leat Letters Gueeanteed to never tarnish Anyone can put them on store and office windows. Enor- mous demand, large profits Peul Clark says: Smallest day $28.70 BL. Real made $8920 in two months Write today for free sample and liberal offer to gemeral agents METALLIC LETTER CO., Clark St... cHnic AGo, ILL. Big Profits! busi- 439 N. nh your own ness, stamping Checks, FPoba, Plates, Sample. name and addresa, cents HART MFG. CO. 307 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, - New York. MAKE MORE MONEY SELL biggest Christmas Card walue ew offered Heautiful Bex Larce Enaraved Cards and Folders. All envelopes tissue lined, with latest cut-out Gaps $2.75 value. Costs you SOc postpaid Fastest $1.00 grrrrnm JAS. LEE COMPANY, 27 6. Clinton S¢. CHICAGO TLL Chromium Rings $10.00 Gross Samples, $1.00, Postpaid ARLINGTON W. BARNES 4 Calendar St. PROVIDENCE, BR. 1 EX-SERVICE MEN--QUICK MONEY A; Selling oldest, best established Veterans Magazine Largest sales Joke Books Many other quick sellers Strongest backing Send for samples Patriotic Calendars go fast. VETERANS’ SERVICE MAGAZINE, 180 Mott St., New York, NEWEST PERFUME SENSATION! THIS PACKAGE $11.00 A GROSS Here is our latest perfume crea- tion. No. 501. A ful! one-ounce modernistic bottle of Narcisse Perfume, Cellophane Wrapped, and boxed in a beautiful blue and silver box. There is nothing to compare with this package at the price. Sample 25c. Order from your jobber or direct from us. We manufacture a complete line of Toilet Goods. 50° _ deposit with order. C. H. SELICK, Inc. Dept. 1026-9 50 Leonard Street, New York PERFUMERS SINCE 1875 Send third as much on the platform as they do in hotel lobbies, I would open up a half dozen stores within a week, and give them all a fine winter's work. The backbone of our business is the new health food, Seed-Lax (Plantago Psyl- lium). Any clean worker passing thru Chicago can get a talk in my store.” COMPLAINT is ‘made by W. G. Bar- nard, who says he speaks for 25 conces- sionaires at the Knoxville (Tenn.) Fair, against shabby treatment on the fair- grounds. Barnard says he was required, like all other concessionaires, demonstra- tors and pitchmen who were not resi- dents cf Knoxville, to pay double the price charged the homeguards, and was subjected to discourteous treatment by those in authority when he sought re- lief from conditions that hampered his business. Barnard adds that he is just closing a season on State fairs, one of the most successful he has ever had, and the treatment he received at Knoxville was strikingly in contrast with his ex- periences on other fairgrounds. He has been rated as one of the most successful demonstrators and saitesmen in his line— potato peelers—on the road for some years. CURLY BURNS, graduate of the old med. shows and rated as one of the best black-face comedians on RKO Time, was among the callers at the Pipes desk last week. Curly has been out of hear- ing distance of “Scid out, Doc,” for a good many years, but he has never lost his interest in the old game and is always glad to mitt the med. men and wish them luck. Like Richard Bennett, who got his first training on the med. platform, Curly is convinced that it is a great school for the performer “T'm told,” said the comedian, “Doc Tom Smith has been infoing that biz has been gcod during the summer season and he {is nursing a comfy b. r. for the winter. T haven't run into the old boss for some vears I would certainly like to hear from him and from Fred Gassaway, Ed Frink, Hugh Cargill, Pat Smith, George Holt and the rest of the oldtimers.” Curly’s act was the big laughing hit of the bill at the Albee Theater, RKO house, during the week. PITCHING AND PREACHING gospel hymns and sales of med., household ar- ticles and novelties, business and re- ligion, are combined in the activities of H. J. Puhr, who is destined to become known to fame as the pitchman-evangel- ist, and leader of a new band of mis- sionaries at Easton, Pa Piping from Easton, October 11, Parson Fuhr tells of the pitch-store mission he has ¢s- tablished with the assistance of a few associates He invites pitchmen and medicine shows desiring to play Easton to communicate with him at 449 West Wilkes-Barre street The pitch store 1s known as the Samaritans’ Mission, and Fuhr advises that he is the manager in charge. He says: “The Samaritans will hold pitchmen’s sales every Saturday They are to be conducted by professional pitchmen and pitch ladies All pitch people deshing .o come to Easton on any Saturday can wire or write me The Samaritans will give the use of the large storeroom for the small sum‘of $1, ! MAKE $500.00 A MONTH | | AND MORE EASILY THIS | | FALL AND WINTER a Hotter trou he AGENTS WANTED AGENTS, DISTRIBUTORS AND SALESMEN WANTED AT ONCE. Write or wire for Exclusive Territory Quick. Now is the time to get started. A big season just commencing. The de- mand is enormous. The NEW INTERNATIONAL practi- > + cally sells itself. This new Programs. oil burner fits in any kind of stove or furnace. It burns 96° air, 4°. cheap oil, without smoke, soot or odor, and gives one of the hot- est, cleanest and safest fires known. Does away with coal and wood. Uses cheap oil. Every home needs the INTERNATIONAL CLIP THIS COUPON $808 Park Ave., St. Louis, Mo., Dept. O32. Send your free booklet and free details about territory Name Address Looks like gold and wea! gold. Nugget Charms, per “pos $3.00; Pins, Dos, $5.00; I Pair, 50c; Watch Chai Si gles, Each $3.50; Doubs Fach $5.00. Composition Gold Du Containers Necklaces Brac lets, etc Sample Charm, P Links and Container for $1.+5 Latest of California Souvenir Coins quoted in Circular. Send for Circular R. WHITE & SON, Mfrs. P. O. Box 424, RED BLUFF, CALIF. OF FAMOUS 1930 CALEN DAR AMERICANS In Colors, 11"14, Holidays in Red $6.65 Samples, 25¢ per 100, Delivered. Cash with order KOEHLER, 150 Park Row, New York. MEN AND WOMEN MAKING BIG MONEY se Xmas Greeting Cards Everybody a prospec R containing 21 Steel Engraved Xmas Greeting C' with Interlined Envelopes, no two alik I os you 60c per F resell it for $1.00 Send for small trial order BERGER BKOS., Publishers, 90 Pine St.. Providence, R SAY “I SAW IT IN THE BILLBOARD.” Po a = 7 : ec ee ee ae ae ~ | pe Pp | > , 4 \ q — . i | — ‘Pie BY 2 2 eee ee A wire a, | ' | Al = \| cit S AA . \ JEST C% | * he t | \ \ / , _ gb eli 2 . “aw - | : : aS — = a, | *. ae i Ua || | Marc sse| if m eC f ae ; Pars | Be PA = | | eit bE | \ ——— SS SEG See Ub a —— & : , r a =e $ : ¥ * Pp = ee , ee ooo - ee V/s Ul? gy | a | Patter ay 4 Ne yey SS &\ em, / - ROS, . Z ~~ *% a ae : _ e Ti ; ‘ “ “4 » talent or expertence pecessary — iq R atten cries Toon RLY, j Pr © ARUN PRINS Show Carin, /AYARD | ~~ Window Hoard and Wall! Sians, Taner ' Sand ¢ eek oy ese aed Coy OA ttt MRO , 30 2 -R bh —, ee \ 1 SestePut —T |) Weare | a. : ge ee ; { - ee | PO 19 No. Texas Bldg., Dallas, Texas. ene Ex eS) ‘ OW eo. coon “aon 4 SEN a a or Silver. Plated, o ros pay pte for proposition ¢ Ce C“tSCid . ow NEW METHOD “a u ' MFG. ©O., Desk B-18, | Sy P|
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84 POLISHEC POINTS and Rubber Sponge in Cap Makes Spors Pens / Write bet- ter than Any on the Market A Trial Order will convince you. Money back if not pleased No. 1 peas PEN 9 Different Colors. Dozen, $2.75 Gross, $29 Ladies’ or Men’s Styles. Write for FREE Wholesale Catalog Send $1.00 for 4 Sample Pens, As- sorted Colors and Sizes. One Display Stand FREE with Each Dozen Pens if you ask for it. Two-Year Guarantee Given With Each Pen. 3-COLORED COUPONS. 75¢ A THOUSAND. 20% With Order, Bal. C. O. D. f ] F.SPORS & CO. LESUEUR CENTER, MINN, MILLS ALWAYS GIVES BIG VALUES GILLETTE-TYPE BLADES Special for new trade First quality Packed - paraffine paper, and Blades in attractive box (1,000 lots). Per 100 Blades PiCcadilly Style AME RICAN. All " Needles Visible When Opening Cover The Newe: and 7 st 300 > i -_ hay hiest Book Seer Put Out. * $2. 90 PiCadilly Style AA Gross vongnebaneene 75 PiCcadilly Style AAA GroSS......-++++++% 3.50 Peon Gil Style BBR Gross.........-+0+- 4.65 “Go , "(85 old hg Needle Books ( ; 3.60 Der ‘by Ses sashes Shape Needle Books eedles Gros: 3.60 PIC +. FIFTH AVENUE. ARMY & Navy Needle Books. Gr Oss Transparent Flash Needie Pkgs. 100 Pks. FL ASH Needle _Packag es (Sells for Self Threadi ng " Senden. 100 Pks Needle Threaders, Ex ed Handle. Embroidery Needles. 100 Pks.. Machine Needles 0 I ) PiCcadilly English 12 on Card. ¢ Piccadilly Brass Safety Pins, 12 on Gross Cards 1amel Hundred. Steel Safety Pins, ons Card 1.80 Nickel Plated Guarded Coil a 4.08 Nail Files, Double ¢ val ~ m Gr . 1 .65 Key Rings. 5 Gross to Pox Gross 45 a» Hich- -Gr ade Mercerized —~ Laces, on At- active I lay © i Black and Brown, , i High ar id Low Shoes Per Card .. bass bah net ° Can be re-ordered any time for immediate delivery Deposit with orders. Catalog Mills Sales Co., 901 Broadway, New York Cut, Exce anew all BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFAC- TURER AND MAKE BIG PROFITS. Novelty Silk Ties, Lotest Creations, $2.75 per Dozen.. Sell Like Wildfire. Rayon Novelty Hose, Latest Patterns, Strictly First Quality Goods, $2.00 per Dozen Pairs. On the above two items a speci al dis- count of is allowed on gross lot quantities “We have the largest vari- ety in Men's and Ladies’ Hose at Low- est Mill Prices. 25 with order, bal- ance C. O. D. ROYAL KNITTING MILLS (Dept. B), 271 Congress Ave. New Haven, October 26, 1929 Billboard advance, per person, and will have an ad put in the local paper for 61 extra. About 25 can be accommodated, down- stairs and up. These sales will be held thruout the winter. Also small attrac- tions can be booked, like medicine shows, etc.” Well, well, well! And some of the oldtimers still argue that there is noth- ing new in the pitch game! DE VORE’S ONLY MALONEY infoes from Columbus, O., October 18: “We just had a telephone call from Gay Bill- ings notifying us that Billy Merriam, well-known medicine showman and son- in-law of Gay Billings, died suddenly at Osborn, O., Thursday, October 17. Burial is to be at Quincy, Ill. The body is being taken to Quincy by Gay Billings and Mr. Merriam’s widow, Princess Iola. Princess Iola is the daughter of Gay Billings. 4 THE GANGUP OF LEAF BOYS at the Waterloo Fair was outnumbered by the crowd of papermen at the Tri-State Fair, Memphis, Tenn., according to L. Seymour. “The Memphis gangup was one such as you seldom see,” he pipes. “Among those present were Red Saunders, N. A. Reed, Frenchy Herbert, P. A. Murphy, Charlie Dobson, Jack Campbell, Tex Dabney, Walter Copp, Bunyan Lee, Brazill, Ray Bowers, Bob O'Hara, Patsy Lindsay, Hookes, Louie Chase, Deitrich, Red Stevens, Bob Abra- hams, Perkins, Cotton Gresham, Jimmy Wilder, Jimmy Booker, Al Lures, Potts, Bob Underwood, Roy Graham, Red Wil- son, C. A. Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Ful- led. Some real jackpots were cut up Everybody got a little coin. Nearly all of the boys left for the Virginia State Fair, Richmond. This country is awful tough working. Any of the boys coming this way should bring it with them. Louie Lucas, well known on the leaf, visited the wri me during the fair” World Series Rodeo Ready for Opening NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Madison Square Garden has taken on a Western aspect with the arrival of the World Series Rodeo, which will open in all its tradi- tional splendor and glory on October 24 to November 2, inclusive. The big town is literally covered with billing, and pre- ceding the opening festivities will be the gala parade, starting at City Hall, where Maycr Walker will receive the native sons and daughters of the West, representing the contestants, who outnumber any Similar contest in this city. Frank (Buck) O’Neil, sporting writer on The New York Journal, is di- directing the publicity and he will also make the announcements during the big show. T. Joe Cahill, of Cheyenne, and Arthur Chapman are prominently connected with the publicity promotion work. They are making a good showing with the metropolitan papers. Allen Branin, manager, states the ad- vance sale exceeded all expecta- tions, and amounts to $80,000. The first three performances, for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, are practically sold eut. The first matinee will be Saturday. The rodeo, like in former years, is be- ing heldgunder the auspices of the Broad Street Hospitel. The Milk Fund will re- ceive a percentage of the gross of the last two performances. An attractive 80-page program, with alluring has been issued, which contains 16 more pages than last year. Cowhands have taken the town by storm, especially around 50th street and 8th avenue, which resembles a sagebrush town in the West, with the predominance cover, of the proverbial five-quart hats and boots Among the arrivals are Bob Cros- by, Bobby Asin, Mike and Fox Hastings, Buck and Tad Lucas, Dick and Irene Shelton, Florence Hughes, Tommy and Bea Kirnan, Louis and Velda Tindall, Claire Belcher, Grace Runyon, Jake Mc- Clure, Loonie Runnie, Ike Rudd, Irb Mundy, Canada Kid, Smoky Roberts, Paddy Ryan, Oklahoma Joe, Earl Sutton, Aubrey McDowell, Cheyenne Kiser, Jack Van Ryder, Tex McCloud, Earl Sutton, Rudy Franke, Buddy Timmons, Will James, Ray Eastern; Brice Crockett, the cldest cowboy, and others. Johnny Mul- lens, arena director, and the Judges are all on hand, ready for the opening gong. The indications point to good business for the fourth annual rodeo. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Texas and Oklahoma were very good to the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. At Wichita Falls only a few days after an- other circus had shown there the H.-W. Show packed them in at the matinee and registered a complete sellout at night. Arriving in Dallas for the Texas State Fair the show presented a wonder- ful appearance. Roy (Micky) McDonald, announcer and erstwhile clown, was forced to leave at the beginning of the Dallas engage- ment because of the death of his father in Baraboo, Wis. Micky received the sincere sympathy of those on the show. In Micky’s absence Roy DeLano is an- nouncing. Given in the following are a few of the H.-W. folks, where they will prob- ably winter and what they are likely to do: Frank Taggue will go to Muscatine, Ta., to engage in the advertising busi- ness; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hauser will re- turn to Gary, Ind., and possibly start a rabbit farm: Robert (Mabel) Parker is to go back on the farm at Fort Wayne, Ind.; Bob Courtney returns to Memphis, Tenn., where he has a flourishing pub- lishing house; Al Hoffman will be in the real estate business when he reaches his home in Burlington, N. C.;Pete Staunton will take over the reins of the Bob Craft Studio, in Buffalo, N. Y.; Gene Paquette is going to earn his three squares a day hunting and trapping near Perth, Ont.; Gerrald (Frenchy) Snellens goes to Omaha, Neb., to work on a program for a Snrine circus there: Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray Butterfield will leave for Detroit, Mich., with nothing definitely in mind; Pete Seibel intends working in Atlanta, Ga.; Nick Carter returns to the Gaiety Theater in Detroit; Bert Carroll is to go to Cincinnati to open a _ restaurant; Homer Canter will go to his home in Adrian, Mich., to rest after a busy sea- son; Ben Voorheis will stop in Chicago temporarily; Jack Levere is to work in New York this winter, and Eddie Dowling goes to New York to again be with the Publix Theaters Corporation. 101 Ranch Notes H. Truby Baldwin, of the 101 Ranch Show, advises that the side show will not play at Madison Square Garden, Boston, or the Coliseum in New York when the Wild West show fills engage- ments there. The show had the biggest day of the year at the Mississippi State Fair at Jackson, topping the Ringling 1928 at- tendance record. The Mobile, Ala. anti-circus statute was amended to allow the 101 Show to parade and the ban on circuses 30 days before the fair was lifted D. D. Murphy Shows GREENVILLE, Miss.—Meridian, for the D. D. Murphy Shows, proved very good. A staple fair, capably managed, which always puts the carniva] on the right side of the ledger with favorable weather “breaks”, and the weather last week was ideal. This week we are “back home” in Greenville, properly captioned “The Queen City of the Delta”. Just a won- derful city and truly wonderful auspices —the American Legion Post. Business has been big—and that is @ conservative statement. The finest of weather and the finest of co-operation. One big-leagué newspaper, The Green- ville Democrat, and its support has been of the finest kind. Every’noon, for the first fow days of the engagement, dif- ferent groups of performers from the show have broadcast from Station WGBL, known the country over as the only “single-harnided” broadcasting sta- tion in America. Pat Scully does the work of 10 men. A radius of 150 miles (daytime) and the letters and telegrams have simply poured in to this inde- fatigable “disciple of radio”. General Agent Art H. Daily has re- turned to the show to spend the clos- ing weeks with “the gang”, As a sample of the esteem in which the Murphy Shows stand in this ter- ritory, contracts were signed Wednesday evening for a return appearance of the show in Greenville at approximately the same season next fall. There are 73 stores on “Concession Row” this week and all making money. GERALD FITZGERALD. SALES OPERATORS Pertume - Face Pow- der and Toilet Sets. Beautiful Xmas Sellers Samples Prepaid. Single Deal, 490, 2-Po. Deals, 50c. 3-Pec. Deals, T5e. 4-Pc. Deals, 15¢. 7-Pe. Deals, $1.00, Write for Successful Paris Plan. Exquisite Parfum. QUALITY JARDIN de PARIS Dept. 50, 2632 OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO SERVICE. Three greatest tome savers known to the housewife Hematitcher dors work a beeutiful as done by STT6G) me- chine Embronwiery Guide embroders fifty mes faster than hand Mose @ender mends hase perfectly @ our wtes Ome Earn big money by doing work for your neighbors Send } cts today for Uhree articies of pay postman & centa Money back im five days if Bot pleased - HEMSTITCHER CO., Dept. Q, Ft.Worth,Tex, AUTO LEGAL MEN—Why break your hearts try- ing to get $29.50 or $34.50, when almost every one will go for a $10.00 deal? We are going over with a bang in Toledo, giving Legal Service, Advice, NATIONAL Towing. Discounts, etc., all for $10.00 yearly. Pays first $5.00 and we pay shorts. No Coxies, but will consider GOOD Sheet Men who CHICK DELANO, North Association, 143 Michigan can come to Toledo, American Automobile Street, Toledp, O. REAL INDIAN BEAD WORK Coats, Shirts, Vests, gingt, Eagcle Quill War Bonnets, ance Hats, Moccasins, Tobscco Pipes. Bows, Btc. Large stock Siour Beaded Weertng Apparel and Indian Relics, 4ist year. Price Ist free. L. W. STILWELL, Deedweed, 8. 0 BOOT-LEGGERS Liars, Grafters, Gossipers, Marriage, Pilot Certificates in colors. official size, five kinds in i 7 Gell 25c, $6.50 per 100 Packages, Postpaid. ample, 25c, cash with order. Stage Money, $2.00 1,000. KOFHLER CO., 150 Park Row, New York. Agents Make Big Money Selling SHOE LACES Send for Samples and cree. HERCULES SHOE LACE MFG. 621 Broadway, New Sock City. WHOOPEE FUN CARDS Something New! Real Clever! They buy them on sight. Ten Cards to a Set. Every Card different. Sample Set, 25c; 3 Sets, 50c. SPECIAL-—Ten Sets $1. Agents wanted. Just show these Cards and they are sold. Samples and BENJAMIN MARK articulars, 25c. , Homestead, Pa. _ MEXICAN JUMPING BEANS $1.00 per 100, for immediate shipment. Hustlers, write for our Special Circular No. 44, Latest Mon- ey-Making —» 3 coe i £} ER CE No. meme PENS — "Bess = WITH I cuass FS | wT f nee ae 9 DIF. . Pe } FERENT emstitcher, Embroidery Guide and Hosemender | COLORS $2.00 Value. Advert rhee—A cents — €s ug? DOZEN PP — : 3 = . ‘ “Gp 5185 2 / Fs . ( i 4 6©0GROSS me 4 | $18 95 a OR 4 f° MEN'S i yA e STYLES. i% Money- r ' Guar- . p: 7 | : : —=— i E . SF CO 0 \ N Se . es | ‘ 6.25 4 iy 1.10 — —— i 2 ee | 100 .80 ee P| . ee ae ae ‘oss-suy es aan eer a qos 3 eS eae
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wrrvweo- wwe” wvVeerscrnv- ses @ vy SF West Coast Notes Tt is rumored there is going to be a showmen’'s organization in Los Angeles composed of well-known showmen, now retired or who make their home there. The main idea of the project is to bring about the establishment of a home for aged showfolks who are dependent. There have been sO Many cases brought to at- tention that an organization such as this will no doubt win favor in a short time among the members of the outdoor show world and people now engaged around the motion picture industry, but gradu- ates of the tented aggregations. Recent arrivals to the “land of sun- shine” the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hugo, Victor Herbert Hugo (sole heir of the Hugo Bros.’ Shows), Mr. and Mrs Larry Garrett, Ray Hale and Stan- ley F Phillips. David G Rice announces that next month he will stage a monster industrial show for the order of Moose at Los An- veles Mr. Rice is one of the well-known Rice Brothers from Chicago who since opening offices here have conducted several successful promotions around California The National Aircraft Exposition will open November 9 for nine big days and nights. The grounds will bé at Wilshire ard Fairfax avenues, Los Angeles. The show will be composed of over $2,000,000 in aircraft equipment and a similar value in accessories, SGecvie & Castle DALLAS, Tex.—With more counter attractions than ever on the State Fair of Texas grounds, the Morris & Castle Shows are each day topping the same day of the year of 1928 in gross business done on the midway. In front of the grand stand of the fair is the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, in the Coliseum is Shubert'’s Red Rose New York company, starring Walter Woolf, and in the new live-stock build- ing and arena is one of the largest and greatest rodeos ever staged on any fair- grounds. “Bill” Barrie’s 60-ton whale is also on exhibition. saying nothing of the many permanent riding eo and fun- houses of the Wortham Riding Device Company, and the Morris & Castle Shows are piling up an enormous mid- Way gross, Here the “Waltzer”, latest of rides to join the show, is topping the other 11 major rides. So large a space did the Morris & Cas- WANT 10 BUY 15-Kilowatt Portable Light Plant; must be in good condition. MILLER SHOWS Mer Rouge, La., this week; Lake Provi- dence, next week, McClellan Shows WANT People for Hawaiian and Athletic Shows, to take full charge. WANT Cook House and legitimate Concessions. Show will stay out until December 1, Thomson, Ga., week of October 21; Statesboro, Ga., October 28; Thomaston, Ga., November 4; Griffin, Ga. Georgia Big Armistice Celebration, on streets, November 11 LENN MILLER ATTRACTIONS Want People for Five-in-One Show. Also Athletic Peo- dle. Have outfits complete. WILL BOOK OR BUY Two-Abreast Merry-Go-Round. Concessions, come on, Las Cruces, N. M., Pair, this week; Lords- bureh, N. M., to follow ELEPHANT EXECUTED Complete set of eight Photos of the Killing of h € Diamond will be sent on receipt of one dollar. BENNIS, care Al G. Barnes Circus, per route. WANTED CIRCUS AND VAUDEVILLE ACTS Also hot Jazz Orchestra, Auto Sho : Jar . w and Indoor or ‘wite aenee tat , week November 4. Write Winehester, iy. » American Legion, ss Genuine JIG-LO TOPS A uniform Top, with slot and sides perfectly sanded. Assorted cole ors and labeled, with two-color gold seal and strung with Genuine JIG-LO twisted string. Gross, $7.25. 5 Gross, $35.00 Jig-Lo Twisted Strings, packed 3 strings to neatly printed bag. One Dozen Bags, 60c; Gross Bags, $6.00; 10 Gross, $52.00. Loose | SCOTT PRODUCTS CO.,Manufacturer, 3218 Lee St, Dallas, Tex. } Each Top tested. Strings, $9.50 per 1,000, 25% cash with order. One or two Shows of merit. Jennings, La., Fair. BERNARDI EXPOSITION Sil0WS CAN USE kinds for Gulfport, Miss., Fair; Mobile, Ala., Free Fair, and Will sell exclusive on Novelties for Gulf- port and Jennings. Show remains out until Christmas. Address FELICE BERNARDI, Gretna, La., week October 21. Can place Concessions of all MICHIGAN UNITED SHOWS WANT Shows, General Agent who knows South. Brooks, come back. place Athletic Wrestlers or Boxers. Concessions, everything open. Can Everything O. K. Agents, come or wire. Palmistry open. LEO POWERS or W. H. TORBETTS, Henderson, Ky. WANT SHOWS, RIDES, CONCESSIONS FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR, CARNESVILLE, GA., WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 PIEDMONT DISTRICT FAIR. Greenwood, § . week of November 4; M. C. OVERTON POST, AMER- ICAN LEGION FAIR, Greensboro, Ga., week of November 11. LaMANCE'S ATTRACTIONS, Fair Ground, Canton, Ga., this week. October 26, 1929 85 _ LARGE NEW CATALOG FREE SEND FOR ONE TODAY Fancy Engraved Watches Gold Etectro Plated Watches No. 501—Fancy En- graved, Gold Elec- tro-Plated Watches. Fach 82c Pocket Lighters Gold Trimmings. Per Loz. $4.65 ahaha ieee ae a ele | i No. 611—Auto Strop Razors, Gold Plated, Cardboard Box. Each 6c Less than 100 Each 10c. 25% with order, balance C.O.D. THE HARRIS CoO. 519 W. Madison St., Chicago, HI. & blll eet tt ttt tT tty Tere nrty | tle Shows take this year to set up their 20 attractions and 12 rides that one show and two rides were forced off the list so that the show would fit the perma- nent concrete promenade, built just two years ago. The show and office wagon has been honored by many visitors so far this engagement, and those noted by the writer being Mr. and Mrs. John Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Francis, Mr. and Mrs Art Martin, Mrs. Willett L. Roe, W. X. McCollin, all of the John Francis Shows: Wm. R. Hirsch, of Shreveport, La.; Ed L. Branan, former general agent of many circuses; W. H. Stratton, of Dallas: Chas. F. Watmuff: Mr. and Mrs. J.C McCaffery, of the Rubin & Cherry Shows; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wright, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Betty Kressmann, of EF) Paso. Tex.: Mike Barnes, of Chi- cago; Mr and Mrs. Dan Odom, Joe C Donahue, Ben Vorheis, Herb DuVal, al! of the Hacenbeck-Wallace Circus: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kressmann. V. C. Stark- weather, of the Spillman Engineering Company: Mrs. C. A. Wortham and her son, Clarence Wortham: Joe Clemmons, L. B. Herring, Jr. and Dr. Yost, of Beaumont; Frank FE. Millard, president of the Minnesota State Fair: Mr. and Mrs. Al Kressmann, John T. Wortham, Barney Gerety. of the C. A. Wortham Shows: Chas. FE. Maes, general manager of The Houston Post-Dispatch, and Louts Brum- leu, of the same newspaper: Gene Berni. of Kansas City, and Mrs. I. C. Ray. of Shreveport, wife of our genia] treasurer. The writer has neglected mentioning in these columns that Helen O'Rourke is now being featured with the Tllusion Show of George Vogstad, and Charles Noller ts now assistant lecturer in this same attraction. Mrs. Fred Bond, accompanied by her little daughter, motored over to Ard- more, Okla., to visit her husband, who has the freak animal exhibit, he accom- panying the Bond family back to their home at Dallas. C. W. Oldham has been made foreman of the “Hey-Dey”" ride following the transfer of Fred Baker to position of superintendent of the “Waltzer”. Frank Castle, brother of John R. Cas- tle, is expected Monday, coming into Dallas on a visit from his home in San Angelo, Tex Houston is the next stand for the Mor- ris & Castle Shows, playing the South Texas Industrial and Agricultural Expo- sition, right in the heart of the down- town section of “Heavenly Houston”. JOE S. SCHOLIBO. Rubin & Cherry Shows EL DORADO, Ark.—Another big week was registered by the Rubin & Cherry Shows at the Union County Fair this week, with a splendid opening on Mon- day and ideal weather conditions which have continued until the present writing. The show trains arrived from Little Rock on Sunday night and everything was up and ready for business by the time the fair gates opened at noon Monday. Walter A. White, manager, had the lot laid out in fine shape and all shows and rides enjoyed capacity busi- ness during the week. During the Little Rock week Eddie Trees was a daily visitor. Eddie will be remembered as superintendent of men- agerie with the Al G. Barnes, Hagenbeck- Wallace and other circuses. He is now in charge of the zoo at the Little Rock amusement park. Milly-Milo, double-bodied wonder, is an addition to the circus side show for the remainder of the season. George A. Gregg is the new lecturer for “The Unborn” exhibit, Maxie Herman having left for Chicago to handle the big city exhibit for Lew Du Four. Frank D. Shean, advance representa- tive, will manage and lecture with the New York City unit of “The Unborn”, a Lew Du Four attraction, after the close of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Al Roberson were visitors during the week. Mrs. Roberson acquired a “quilt” during the week. Max Goodman has the “concession row” here at El Dorado. J. C. MacCaf- fery, general manager, left for Dallas, Tex., to attend the fair there. Mrs. Rubin Gruberg departed for Montgomery to spend a week or so. WALTER D. NEALAND. Shows Closing e — NEW YORK, Oct. 19-—Ben Williams, of the Williams Outdoor Amusements, and. George Traver, of Traver's Chau- tauqua, have closed their shows and returned to the metropolis The Four Major Sports “ THAT'S ALL THERE ARE— ‘THERE AREN'T ANY MORE" 5 Ct.-Coin Controlled GAMES | BASEBALL 2 DERBY 3 GOLF 4 FOOTBALL Now in Hotels, Clubs, Railroad Stations and other high-class loca- tions. Exclusive territory rights sold for specified quotas, thus eliminating competition. Distribu- tors make installations on profit-sharing basis with location owners. Games, in continuous operation over a pe- riod of four years, have convinced operators that they are in a profitable and pleasant business, Ask the man who has them. Still some good territory open on one or all ous Games. Write or wire for full particu- ars. CHESTER-POLLARD AMUSEMENT CO., Inc. 188 West Fourth St., New York City METROPOLITAN SHOWS WANT Shows and Legitimate Concessions. Gaffney, South Carolina, Fair, Next Week HIGH-GRADE NAIL FILES Flexible Nail Files, 4'4-In. Gross........ $2.90 Army & Navy Needle Books. Gross...... 2.50 Large White Enameled Handle Loop die Threaders. Per 100 .. ...... sown 1.25 3-in-f Toothpick Knives. Bulk, Gross.... 2.25 25% deposit, Free Catalog. OHIO NOVELTY CO. 320 W. dth Street, CINCINNATI, 0O. balance C. O. D. Gend for A OT sen Se ee — Pe Billboard = " P| —— ST) | Cif SN Gi FN Yai \ ‘= \\\\ \ \ \\Y on if) " j iT] | 1, eT ee |), A i) a | , i \ Qf, CG) : Zy ‘J e ? -Z7 VS SOR ——_______ ( i gatesg ‘ ey ns ; r LET LE SL A SE TN A EL LR AY ch A a sa ‘ Ay : ma ee NP aaa Exes FLGIN DE LU SS ES | ee ? ry, = - . : LETS = an nh = s £2; 37 lens ee . tS a irc . ar. 7 0 pened 25. f «\ 1. Saal eon $A ST EERE OY « Oem me an Soke ine. ee a a el : } ° ee — a —e—_—_—sS—Ss—XSX—!:_? eee — — elena P ee ye Seer ft Ph hy * ; Ps a ay : ihe 2 a AS E eerere: by =n Dam : | a ‘c —_ 7 — ee . ee a SSR RSRNNNENSNNNIEEE — pO | ee ——— sl a ee Pee |, — a | Pe _ f= Pe ee ; ‘ i ° , ‘ ‘ < ‘ ; - ees a ey 7h
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THE MIGHTY HAAG SHOWS WANT IMMEDIATELY AND FOR WINTER SEASON, TROUPE OF JAPS. or strong FAMILY ACT, to feature. Also a few more CLOWNS. Wire Col- October 23; Moscow, 24; Somer- 26; Bolivar, 28; all Tennessee, liersville, Tenn., ville, 25; Whiteville, Advertise in The Billboard—you'll be satisfied with New York Office Callers of Ringling-Bar- GWORGE MEIGHAN, bum Circus GIUSEPPE CREATORE, of Creatore’s Bang JACK JOYCE. of Joyce's trained horses HARRY (DOC) MURRAY, of the Princeton Laboratories JIMMY HURD, Coney Island show- man. EARL CATON. ride operator CHARLES LF ROY. of the Talkers Association LAURFLLO©Q, the man with the re- volvir neck, e« AL DE LENZ. pitchman BEE .JUNG., swinging trapezist. OTTO UHIENDORP, with Alpine Sports in vaudeville SAM BUPGDORFPF, baby show promoter TADY BARBARA, of Lady Barbara's Pets CHARLES (CHT free CONNORS, with Downie Bros C MARION ATBRON. burlesquer. MAX PHILLIPS. of the Original Phillips ¥. W. HOLTZMAN. outdoor showman. PAUL SASCHA,. the hair gladiator, with Daily Graphic WILLIAM W. MITCHELL, of riny-stock department. Ringling-Barnum Circus. JOF EMERLING TRACEY, outdoor showman. Martin With Sparks CHICAGO, Oct. 19.— Charlie Martin, who has been with the Sells-Floto Circus as announcer, left for Alabama when the show closed at Paducah. Ky.. and has joined the Sparks Circus for the balance of the season. New York County Fair Strikes Bad Weather NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The New York City County Fair and Celebration, di- rected by Charles Gerard. and held at 161st street showgrounds for two weeks, made a pleasing flash and would have attracted many more patrons but for the cold and rainy weather. The event was held under the auspices of the Or- phan Children’s Home. Gerard had his rides on the grounds, which were aug- mented by the appearance of a number of concessions. Ruth Clayton, intrepid high-perch act, wowed the spectators the first week with her well-routined act. Ossified Harry, with Willard (Doc) Foster on the front, proved interesting to the Bronxites. Jimmy Dugan in New York NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—Jimmy Dugan, banner solicitor of Downie Bros.’ Circus, passed thru this city last week, accom- panied by the “missus”, en route to Boston. He closed with the show at Windsor, N. C., after a successful sea- son, and expects to be back with the “Governor” in 1930. Cireo Codona Opens Nov. 15 CHICAGO, Oct. 19-—The Billboard has received a classy red and gold season pass to the Circo Codona, which carries the information that the circus will open at Laredo, Tex., November 15. With Two Other Good White Fairs to Follow in Alabama. Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds. graft or stepping. Will place to buy used Address Scottsboro, Ala., Fair, this week, or come on to Albertville. ALBERTVILLE, ALA., FAIR Week October 28th Positively no Shows with own outfits. Want 7-Seat Tilt-a-Whirl or Kiddie Aeroplane Ride. F.H. BEE SHOWS = Krause Greater Shows Want LEGITIMATE CONCESSIONS TO JOIN NEXT WEEK IN BENNETTSVILLE, 8. C., AND FOUR WANT two Rides and two Shows not conflicting, for the Greater Greenville Fair, Greenville, S C.. week of November 11 WANT Plantation Performers and Plantation Band (will pay from office), Show on percentage. Fair Association, hibit, to start at once for Thanksgiving Week date ized Plant sistance of the MORE FAIRS AFTER THAT. Pair is advertised big and 45,000 {ree tickets already given away by stores or will book an organ- WANT an experienced Man who can stage a Fair with the as- to promote Industrial Exhibits, Mercharits' and Automobile Ex- Address BEN KRAUSE, Manager Krause Greater Shows, Spindale, N. C. Florida Orange Festival Citrus Exhibits from all “DONT MISS IT!” JANUARY 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 1930 WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA Florida. Clocked attendance All of last year’s exhibitors will return, “ENOUGH SAID” 1929, 49,430 people. WANTED CONCESSIONS WHEELING, W. VA. ON THE STREETS MARDI GRAS AND HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION OCT. 29, 30, 3iand NOV. 1 positively on the streets, CARL H. BARLOW, Jefferson Hotel, This is the eighth year of this celebration and a real one. Two other locations, Wire or come on. Everybody address Wheeling, W. Va. to follow. CALIFORNIA REPTILE FARM SNAKES AND LIZARDS ALL YEAR AROUND, WINTER AND SUMMER, 10 SILVER SPRAY PIER, I CAN FILL WHAT YOU WANT—ORDER NOW! Lots of fresh Rattlers and Gilas on hand. WE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ZOOS. LONG BEACH, CALIF. a ee ete ge eae 2k at: : Ay 4 j Saeeeeeeeearateenemeenenmeereoniomanty | i slesinaneearen are - : SE FOUIPPED WITHE OUR JacKProTy ATTACHMENT & ——_—_———_} Bh) = edpee "si ee ee he > wat ta pe Ae ; ieune| 1 TSN 1 roeo) “ { a] pn ee pe RR Sa a oi ~w . ‘ 8 H ri 4% oat ‘ ee GRE nn — - ——_——_—_—_-— — ——--- --- LL i | ee a i fa} ee } pak: st $19.50 i FoO.B ia i, > Chicago A oe re : pe a miy ee - | VE? 3 | oS Va pan Se El Fe —_ : 7 Way vig at. 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B, “VEST POGKET” BASKET BALL Awarded SILVER CUP by popular vote of operators at Detroit Convention MACHINE OPERATORS OF AMERICA, February, SAMPLE John Ringling Inspects Shows NEW YORK, Oct. 19—John Ringling, in company with George Meighan, in- spected the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus at Wichita Falls, Tex.; the Al. G. Barnes Shows at Brownwood, Tex.; Sells-Floto at Birmingham, and Ringling-Barnum at Spartanburg, S. C. They then returned to New York for a few days. However, Ringling then started south, visiting the Big Show at Waycross, Ga., and Meighan returned to Chicago. Both are expected in the metropolis this week. Dr. Wilson Broadcasts Daily for Show Friends 1929. Order. A score of 35. or 7 Bas Size, 7%4x9x l4in. Weight, any kind. ™ Write for Dr. Walter L. 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4 : DEATHS in th BAKER—Mrs. Annie, wife of Harry Baker, featured in the Sterling Saxo- phone Four, died October 13 in Philadel- phia. She had been an invalid for many years, and while she was a nonprofes- sional she had many friends in the busi- ness. BERGER — Henri, 86, leader of the Royal Hawaiian Band for the last 44 vears, died in Honolulu, T. H., October 14 of pneumonia. He was the composer of many Hawaiian melodies. His widow and daughter survive. BOND—Frank G.., of heart disease at his York October 4. His iast the stage was in Carnival. from the Lambs Club, Reginald Barlow, actor, died home in New appearance on A delegation headed by Col. attended the funeral services, which were held at the Little Church Around the Corner. The body was shipped to Salina, Kan., for burial. BOWMAN—George B., 70, who had been connected with the Old Howard Theater, New York, for 50 years, died October 11 at his home in New York He began work at the Howard Theater as veteran a lamp boy and later became theater electrician and then stage manager. He acquired a wide acquaintance among theatrical folk and was an ardent devotee of theatricals. Bowman had been in his work up until the day he was strick- en. His widow and son, Ollie Bowman, a performer, survive CIMINI—Fred, 23, “human fly”, was killed October 15, while attempting to descend a rope head first from the top of the new Civic Opera Building, New York. He lost his grip at the 20th story and plunged to his death, striking a spectator. who later died from his in- juries EDWARDS—John, 60, actor, who had been under the care of the Actors’ Pund for several years, died October 16. He was born in Boston and his fa y me wae John Marnell Twenty-fou : of his life were spent in the theatrical profession. He also worked in motion pictures for a time. Funeral services re held under the auspices of the Actors’ ,.Pund at Campbell’s Funeral Church, New York, and interment was in the Actors’ Pund plot in Kensico Ceme- tery. New York. A brother, R. J. Marnell, of Medford, Mass., survive EL..7COTT—The sister of Vern iott, Wilda Wert performer, died October 17 at Jolanstown,. Colo. it has been reported to The Ritthoerd EMERSON—Mrs. Jennie M 72, wife of William F. (Billv) Emerson, for many years prominent in vaudeville and on the 1 stre tace, died home in Newport, K October 17. Altho an ace complished m1 n h was never @ prot = 1] nv 7 re a] er husband two children survive, M Andrew Boyd and Percy En Funeral services were held in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newport, October 19. PERSOONS—Isabelle, €4, French ac- tress and a former member of the Comedie Francaise, died recently at Avallon, France, of la grippe GARARD—Charles Arthur, owner and manager of the Woodbine Theater, Car- thage, [ll., died September 30 in that city. Interment was in Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage. GEARY—Frank A., 61, police magis- trate of East St. Louis, Mll.. and con- nected with that city’s political activi- ties for the last 40 years, died at his home in East St. Louis October 18 after an illness of six months. He was the father-in-law of Frank B. Joerling, man- ager of The Billboard’s St. Louis office He is survived by his widow and two daughters. GIRNAU — John, Jr., brother of Joe Girnau, well known in the carnival] busi- ness, died at his home in Eau Claire, Wis., October 13 after a brief illness. He is survived by his son, father, three sisters and six brothers. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Eau Claire, Octo- ber 16. CAMPBELL SERVICE Women Embalmers for Women _Call-TRAFALGAR 8200 | ~ FRANK-E-CAMPBELL “She Funeral Church'Inc (wow sectarian} Broadway at 66 th Street, N.Y. Billboard ROFESSION HATTON—Harrison, 48, publicity di- rector and newspaperman, died October 13 of heart disease at White Bear, Minn. Surviving him are his widow and two children. HOCKETT—Charles, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hockett, of the Alabama Amusement Company, died in Cévington, Ga., last week. Many floral tributes were sent by showfolk on the Alabama Amusement Company, as well as citizens of Covington. HUBBARD—Maud I., tress, professionally Henry, died in the New York, October 3. The remains were interred in Brooklyn October 5. Funeral services were under the direction of the Campbell Funeral Parlors, New York. Miss Henry had a large and influential acquaintance in and out of the profes- sion. Miss Henry was a gifted musician and during her career before the foot- lights won many admirers. She had penchant wild animals and was closely associated with Charles Weu2r Beall, of the Long Islan’ Zoo, Rockville Center, L. If. JOHNSON—Mrs. Bertha H., 31, mother of Baby Dorothy Johnson, known by many as one of the youngest saxophone artists on the stage, died at Dr. Tiernon’s Hospital, St. Louis, last week. Baby Dorothy had been appearing in vaude- ville. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, St. Louis. KELLY—Edw., 60, former president of the Stage Employees’ Union. Cincinnati, died October 18 at his residence, 1605 Frintz Cincinnati. His widow and seven children survive. KINDER—Robert F., 67, originator of the “bingo” game, died of a heart attack at the Danbury Fair October 10. He was at one time owner of theaters in Bridge- port, Conn. He was a well-known rifle 54, retired ac- known as Maude LeRoy Sanitarium, for street, shot and a concessionaire at Walnut Beach Park, Milford, Conn., for the last 10 years. LEWIS—Flos H., father of Mrs. Artie = Wills and Manda Lewis, died Oc- toher 10 in Shenandoah, Pa., of heart trouble. He was known by many show- folk. Funeral services were held at All Saints Church, Shenandoah, and inter- ment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery there. LOUGHLIN—Mrs. D. C., 66, widow of D. C. Loughlin, organizer of the Costello bareback riders of circus fame, died Oc- tober 15 at the family home in Hender- son, N. C Mrs. Loughlin was born in Birmingham, Eng., and was a trouper all life until age forced her to retire She is said to have been the first woman ever shot from a cannon in a circus act MURRAY—Oscar M. J., opera manager, died suddenly October 13 in his apart- ment in Brooklyn. Worry over his wife, her who is recovering at the Coney Island Tosnital, is believed to be the cause of Murrav's death. O'’NEIL—M1 Rosanna, mother of William C. (Cookie) and Frank O'Neil, both well-known showmen, died October her home in Jackson, Mich ROSEBUD—Jeff (Kid Jingo), colored comedian. died last week in De Ridder I He was connected with the C. R Ieecette Shows at the time of his death. Purial was made in Cuero. Tex ST. ONGE The mother of Joe St. Once. of the vaudeville team Joe and Ida St. Onge. died October 14 in Manchester, N. Y.. at the age of 68. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's Church, Man- chester SCOTT—Charles. property man at theaters, died uble He was the Grand Opera House Alexandra Theater, To- vears. His widow and Burial was in Mount Pleasant Toronto, October 8. STANLEY—Charlotte M., 90, former actress. who made her last appearance in 1915. died October 3 at the Brunswick Home. Amityville, L. I.. after being under the care of the Actors’ Fund for 14 years She was born in Liverpool, Eng., and came to this country to play in various dramatic productions One brother, Charlies H. Richardson, survives. Serv- ices were held October 5 and mterment wes beside her son. Frank Stanley, in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. ZARTMAN—Frank C., 55, newspaper and circus man, died at his home in Nor- wood, O., October 16 following a brief illness The last two years he was & member of The Billboard staff in Cin- recently «¢ connected with and the Royal ronto, for many one son bladed or survive Cemetery cinnati as assistant editor. Prior to that he was with the Sells-Floto Circus for three seasohs as advance press agent, working under R. M. Harvey and J. D Newman. At one time Mr. Zartman was in the employ of the Manheim burlesque interests of Cleveland, O. He also had been ypterested in Forest Park, Dayton, O. Zartman’s other newspaper connec- tions were with The News, of Dayton, O., as assistant city editor, and with several Michigan dailies. His widow, Mrs. Catherine Zartman; a daughter, Mfrs. Wilifred Luther, of Cincinnati, and a brother, Fred, manager of the Franklin (O.) Board & Paper Company, survive. Interment was at Xenia, O., October 18. IN FOND MEMORY OF Evelyn Fannie Top, We sure will miss you, MR. AND MRS. EDDIE VOGT. ZIMMERMAN—Max, 70, former circus man and intimately acquainted with nany outdoor showfolk, died at the U. S. Veterans’ Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minn., October 6. He was an active member of the Circus Fans’ Association and for the last seven years was proprietor of several army goods stores at Green Bay and Marinette, Wis. MARRIAGES ARMITAGE-McKAY—Merle Armitage, manager of the Los Angeles Grand Opera Association, was secretly wed to Kim McKay, who has played in various stock companies and who writes under the name of Bellmer Force. The wedding took place at Tijuana, Mexico, Sep- tember 29 COHEN-RUBY—Rosalin Ruby, vaude- ville singer, and Simon Cohen. business man of Syracuse, N. Y., were married last week in Watertown, N. Y. Miss Ruby has announced her retirement from the stage. FRANCO-THOMPSION—Ralph Franco and Harriet Elizabeth Thompsion (Prin- cess Pee Wee) were married in Detroit October 9. Franco is a dancer and the bride is a midget, 26 inches tall. Both are Cubans LUKENS-WOLFE — J. E. Lukens of Barstow, Calif.. and Evelyn M. Wolfe, both known in the outdoor show world, were married at Hagerstown, Md... re- cently. NITO-BECK—-Albert Nito. member of the orchestra with Bobby Henshaw act, and Barbara Beck, nonprofessional, of New York City, were married October 14 in the lobby of the Capitol Theater, Davenport, Ia., by Justice M. F. Wells OWFENS-DE WAILEY—Vernon Owens and Esla De Wailey, both of the Little Fxposition Shows, were married last week in Marksville, La. RANKIN-CANNON—Walter A. Rankin, member of the Mark Twain Four, har- monists, and Alyeene Cannon, profes- sional, were married at Terre Haute, Ind., October 10 ROBINSON-KNOX—LeRoy Robinson, member of the Royal Gray Shows. and Stella Knox, of Dallas, were married Oc- tober it in Durant, Okla ROUNDS - SMETOWSKI — Clarence Rounds, foreman of the Merry-Go-Round on the J. George Loos Shows, was mar- ried at Durant, Okla... October 9. to Anna Smetowski, of Fort Smith. Ark SCHILDER-SWEENEY—Sam and Lela Sweeney Exposition cently at Bastrop. La STAHI.MAN-BUNKER man Schilder members of the Lit- tle Shows, were married re- Arthur 8Stahl- buver of concessions with the John Robinson Circus, and Gladys Bunker, aerialist with the Flying Wards, were married in Richmond, Va. ‘hey intend to winter in Detroit. TURNER-CUNNINGHAM—Terry Tur- ner. former Loew publicity director and now partnered with Arthur Klein, pro- ducer, was married last week to Lorrene Cunningham at his home in New York City The bride formerly worked for Loew and is now employed by Fox. ZELLER-FORD—Richarad H Zeller, manager of the RKO house in Spring- field, l., and Faye Ford, of Sioux City, Ia., were married October 15. COMING MARRIAGES At a party given October 14 in Mil- evaukee by Lita Grey Chaplin and Phil Baker the engagement of the couple was announced. They are to be married as soon as the stage contracts of each ex- pire Mr. and Mrs. William Deonzo wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Thelma Deonzo, to Harry Browning, of the Browning & Gleasing Review. The wedding will take place sometime next June at the home of the bride-to-be in Pittsburgh. Anna Ludmila, American dancer, has announced her engagement to her part- ner, Anton Dolin, formerly a Diaghileft star in London. In private life they are known as Pat Healy and Jean Caley. The engagement of Alice White, film actress, to Sidney Bartlett, actor, has been rumored lately. They both deny the engagement, but say their marriage some time in the future is not improb- able. BIRTHS A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Houston September 1 in McGehee, Ark Houston was formerly connected with the C. A Wortham World's Best Shows and the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus for a number of years. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George A. (Bos- ton) Holzman, September 26, at Boston, a seven-and-one-half-pound boy. The baby was named George Donald. Holzman was formerly connected with the World at Homé and Evans and Gordon shows. A girl was born to Lenore Bomrick daughter of Charles Bounding Johnson, September 2. The baby was named Rita. A six-pound boy was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith. Smith is manager of the Warner Bros.’ film ex- change in Milwaukee A girl was born October 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Humbles at Tyler, Tex. The father is a motordrome rider on the Rice-Dorman Shows. A 7'¢-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rice, Jr., at Jonesboro, Ark, October 18. The father is a stock actor, at present with a company in Grand Island, Neb., and the mother is a non- professional. DIVORCES Lillian A. Williams was awarded a di- vorce in probate court, Middlesex, Mass., from Irving F. Williams, Boston, theatri- cal man. David O'Dowd was granted a divorce from Paulette Lapierre O'Dowd, of Chi- cago, by Judge Charles Hoffman in Do- mestic Relations Court, Cincinnati, Oc- tober 17. They are former dance part- ners. Mrs. O'Dowd is now employed as a hostess in a Chicago night club. Lewis Stone, motion picture star, was granted a divorce from Florence Oakley, actress, in Los Angeles, October 16. Florence Miller was granted a divorce October 10 in St. Louis from Arthur Miller. The Millers were formerly con- nected with the Stone, Gloth and other shows. oe S. W. Brundage Carnival The week of October 7 at Hoopeston. Til., proved as disastrous to us as it did to the Chicago Cubs, the only dif- ference being that the Cubs got a few hits and some runs, we getting neither The fall festival failed to materialize and the customers cometh not, it being one of the poorest engagements ever en- countered in the history of the S. W Brundage Carnival. Occupying the heart of the business district and with all the support the city officials could give, and with the back- ing of the American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce, the engagemen' will long be remembered by the Brundace troupe as one that failed to produce. The event was well billed and advertised a splendid line of free acts on hand, the city decorated. the weather not at all out of line for “Injun” summer, but we failed to interest the folks to the ex- tent of even gathering them together Leaving Hoopeston, the show journeyed te Danville, Tll. and exhibited to an- other slim “business on its opening nirht (date this is written). On closing the week at Danville the show will ship to Fast Moline, I)., for the winter. A splendid building has been secured with cement floors. So far Danville has been the farthest Eastern point for the S. W Brundage Carnival to exhibit. Highway and railway maps have been consulted by many of the showfolks, the paths In most cases leading to the South- land, while a few seem to be satisfied and contented with the frigid North where they will hibernate during the closed season, JONESY JONES. bing 0 eet Ok ‘ :, fiat rae ae cnn Gs an ae - ae t : - : q ‘ - I , 4 | [ 88 October 26, 1929 a — Aili x a i . ’ cia ) . ’ ee | _, | a ee i ;
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LATE OBITUARIES BONIFACE—Dick, veteran minstrel, died at Leonia, N, J., October 19. He was known thruout the country by min- trelsy followers and was active in that profession up until the time of death. His widow, Lillian Boniface; a daughter and son-in-law, Morty Joyce, popular radio and vaudeville master of cere- monies, survive. PALLESEN—Henry, Sr., 66, a native of Penmark and the inventor of the “Me- chanical City” attraction, died June 19 last, It has Just been reported to The pillboard. Death was due to heart fail- ure. Pallesen was known thruout the outdoor show business, having spent 30 years traveling with various carnivals in the United States. SMITH—Kitty, 70, former premiere dancer of the Philadelphia Ballet, died October 19 at her home th Chicago. Her husband, James W. Thompson, former black-face monologist, and a daughter survive. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. STAI LAND—Ernest, 64, English actor, who played in The Perfect Alibi during its recent engagement at the Garrick Theater, Chicago, died October 18 at Garfield Park Hospital, Chicago. Thé body is being held until definite plans for burial are received from his son and brother in London. STEVENS—Lee, for many years time- keeper at the Coliseum in Chicago and well known to many showTolk, died Oc- tober 19 in St. Luke Hospital, Chicago, from injuries sustained when he was hit by an automobile recently. Walter H. Dailey Killed PETERSBURG, Va., Oct. 20.—Walter H. Dailey, sheetwriter, working for The Southern Ruralist out of Atlanta, Ga., was killed by an automobile last night. Request comes to The Billboard asking anyone knowing relatives of Dailey to communicate with Thomas L. Fee, Stop 55, Petersburg Pike, Petersburg, Va., at once. o> Raleigh Receipts Below Last Year RALEIGH, N. C., Oct. 19.— Crowds which broke all records during six days of perfect weather, with midway re- ceipts considerably below last year, tells the story of the Greater Sheesley Shows at the 1929 North Carolina State Fair, which closes tonight. The huge array of concessions reported only ordinary business. The reduced revenues are accounted for by the gen- eral slump characterizing all Southern fairs. Officials and the public lauded the size and merit of John M. Sheesley’s offerings, The News and Observer and The Times both carrying praise stories and pictures. The Raleigh fair now has become an institution which will grow in scope and popularity. The attractions added by the Sheesley Show for this engare- ment will be carried to the end of the Season, the last date being the Anderson (S. C.) Pair, week of November 3 Records Smashed At Jackson Fair JACKSON, Miss. Oct. 19.—Perfect weather, a perfectly-balanced exposition and cenerally perfect conditions prevail- ine all around made the 26th annual Mississippi State Pair, which closes to- Nicht, an outstanding success. Ficures ‘re not yet available, but Mabel Stire, Secretary-manager of the municipally “whed enterprise, estimates that receipts Were far over last year and probably the best for the last five years. Several records went smash. Wednes- day night set a new record for the grand stand. Thursday set a new attendance mark for that day with the 11 Ranch Real Wild West, with Jack Hoxie, as the feature attraction. Staging the first parade seen here in five years, the ranch attracted a tremendous crowd to the ex- position, hundreds being turned away an hour before the show began. in the afternoon with another capacity crowd at night Attractions were never better. Johnny J. Jones Exposition, for the third con- Secutive year, supplied the midway and won nothing but praise. Instead of hav- Billboard ing the “same old show”, Mr. Jones had enough new attractions to make the cus- tomers like it. Bill Hilliar, genial and capable press agent for the Jones Shows, was, as usual, received with open arms by the local press and put over several smashes, including a story by Frederick Sullens, editor of The Daily News. Another tribute to the high esteem in which Jackson holds Mr. Jones was the presentation of a box of cigars by The Daily News carrier boys in appreciation of a personally conducted trip over the midway. A fcur-day auto race meet, promoted by J. Alex Sloan, the widely known Chi- cago promoter, with L. Roy Repp, king of starters, in charge, added new life to the afternoon grand-stand attractions. Twelve drivers were entered, including Loule Schneider, Indianapolis Speedway winner: Emory Collins, Jack Murray, Putty Hcffman, “Shanty” Fitzgerald, Art Challendar, Herb Seigel, Jimmy Trainer, Arch Powell and Don Schonert. Barnes - Carruthers furnished’ the grand-stand attractions and won praise of officials and public alike for a re- markable assembly of units, including the sensational Ten Kikutas, Japanese acrobatic troupe, that ran away with both afternoon and night shows. Other attractions were Denny Curtis’ Animal Circus, the Three Thrillers and that popular Jackson favcrite, Billy Lorette, in his clown-cop caricature. The Winter Garden Revue featured the night show and Ed Schooley never produced a more effective ensemble than that in this tunely, attractive musical extravaganza. Richard’s Band played the afternoon and night shows and Thearle- Duffield fireworks brought the night show to a climax. Sam Levy was in charge. Wellington, Kan., Will Hold Its Fair In Athletic Field WELLINGTON, Kan., Oct. 19.—Decid- ing to hold the Wellington Fair, which comes October 30-November 1, on the high-school athletic field under the newly installed floodlights in Com- munity Park instead of on the city block, the Wellington Agricultural As- sociation, with Clyde Stewart at its head, has acted in keeping with its purpose in making this, the first fair here in sev- eral years, the best fall fair Wellington has ever had. Two drum corps will be here, it is said. One of them will be the Spanish- American War Veterans’ Corps, of Wich- ita, in which M. G. Hiatt, a former Wel- lington citizen, is a bass drummer. The other corps will be the Wellingtcn Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps, which is under the instruction of W. O. Prock, municipal band director. Agreements have been made which will make possible the featuring of a football game on the first night of the fair, October 30. The Wellington Hich- School Crusaders will play the Anthony team under the lights, beginning at 7 o'clock in the evening. This game was to have been played in Anthony A hippodrome show is planned) for entertainment in the stadium, morning and afternoon on all three davs of the fair. It is thought that permanent concession stands will be built under the bleachers. After use in this fair, they will be available for use by any one at any time. One thousand terrapins will be avail- able for the terrapin derby. By paying a small entrance fee, any one who so desires can obtain a terrapin for the derby, which will be free to the public. Persons who wish to enter their own terrapins will be allowed to do s0, pay- ‘~g the entrance fee Carnival and Pageant To Feature Exhibition At Valdosta Nov. 4-9 VALDOSTA. Ga., Oct. 19.—Plans are being fast completed for the opening of the Lowndes County Pair, to be held in Valdosta week of November 4 An extensive entertainment program has been contracted for with the Rice Bros.’ Show, and a spectacular musical pageant, América Yesterday and Tcday, is being arranged under the direction of Pageant Master George A. Sherman and Dance Director Marie Greene You- mans. The cast will include about 200 persons made up from the very best tal- ent in this section. New Louisiana Fair Is Winner WINNFIELD, La., Oct. 19-—-The Winn Parish Fair opened Tuesday on the new fair plant right in the heart of the city, running for four days to great crowds and financial success. This association was only formed a few months ago to further the agricul- tural interests in Winn Parish. All money made from the event will be re- invested in the improvement of the property holdings. The week has easily proven the greatest ever known to Winn- field. The DeForests combination of acts were presented twice daily and the Little Exposition Shows were on the midway. Both these attractions proved popular with the fair patrons and good business was registered by the midway shows and rides. J. L. Tugwell, secretary, said: “We are just closing the greatest event ever known in Winn Parish. Every day was a success both financially and socially. Everyone worked hard to help put it over, and we are proud and happy.” Duffield Entertains H.A.S.C. Auxiliary KANSAS CITY, Mo. Oct. 19—On Thursday of this week the Ladies’ Auxiliary of theeHeart of America Show- Club was the guest of Frank Dutfield, of the Thearle-Duffield Co., at the Mueh'ebach Field, where the “Last Days of Pompeii” were presented under the auspices of the local Shriners. Pres- ton Pocock escorted the ladies to the field and back to their respective homes and was host the early part of the eve- ning to @ luncheon for the Auxiliary. A few of those seen at the field were Mrs. Sam Campbell, Mrs. Preston Pocock, Mrs. Art Brainard, Mrs. Walter Stanley, Mrs. P. W. Deem and Mrs. C. B. Rice. L. J. Heth Shows OPELIKA, Ala.—Amid the blowing of whistles the ninth annual exhibition of the Opelika District Fair was formally opened to the public Monday. On ac- count of late arrival due to existing Georgia laws the Heth Shows were not open before 8 o’clock Monday evening. but as far as business was concerned they could have set up Tuesday and been ready for what there was. Of course there were people on the lot Monday night, but very little money in sight; in fact, the show grossed less than one-third of what it did here this same date a year ago. Tuesday the lot was as barren as the Sahara Desert, and almost as much sand. A fair turnout Tuesday night. Mont- gomery sent up its West Point Railway Band Wednesday morning, 22 neatly uniformed men and a pretty girl mascot. They gave down-town concerts, also playing for the free acts in front of the grand stand in the afternoon. Thursday was State Shriners’ Day, and on they came, making whoopee with their gay-colored uniforms and head- dress. These merrymakers, some 3,500 in number, came early and stayed late, and the exposition enjoyed other out-of- town attendance on this day. Thursday night a capacity crowd was out, but up to this writing the show has grossed less than half of what it did here last year There is no doubt but what this loss Was caused by the recent hurricane in this area Midway observations: Mrs. Jim Philion mans instructing help on setting up cook- house. Scrappy pet bulldog getting his weekly exercise by chasing sticks, rocks, bones or what have you. L. J. Heth hunting for misplaced hatchet. Walter Devoyne with sheik haircut. An apple- cider dispenser dickering for location. Wonder how cane juice tastes? These melancholy Indian summer days are here. HUBERT B. SHIVE. _-Rubin-Cherry Model Shows ROCKY MOUNT, N. C.—-With won- derful weather prevailing the Model Opened here Tuesday for the Edcecomb County Fair. Tuesday being children's day.the midway was in operation early and by 10 o'clock the children were here in throngs. the rides enjoying wonder- ful business. The same can not be said for the shows. At night, ‘* owever, October 26, 1929 CHANGE YOUR LUCK KILL THE JINX GOOD LUCK Is coming to you if you weara JEFFREY GOOD LUCK RIN Massive and oe. Expensive in Made by Appearance It Is as All Sizes Light as for a Feather Men, in Weight Women Has the and Lasting Children Qualities of NOW a Lifetime ON SALE. Article. The Luckiest $ LUCK RING In the World! A GOOD-LUCK Signet Ring composed of the Seven World-Famous Emblems of Luck in Silver Metal Composition, Em- bedded in Process Black Ebonite. A RKe- production of Black Onyx and White Gold. 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If reports from many sources are cor- rect the Model is faring remarkably well. While strolling around the midway last Friday morning the writer came upon “Shanty” Mahoney and his crew, engaged in washing with soap .and water the entire front of “Unborn”. To say that “Shanty” keeps this attraction looking wonderful is to put it mildly. In addi- tion to this he certainly seems to satisfy the patrons with his interesting lectures. Humpty Dumpty and Fun-in-the-Barn under the management of Roy Crane are going over big everywhere. That master painter, Eddie Marconi, has just finished redecorating them and the fronts are a work of art. On Tuesday night of this week the Sherewood girls, Walter Erskin and Eddie Torbert of the “Night in Spain” enter- tained the members of the Kiwanis Club. Rubin Gruberg has left the show, go- ing to Montgomery for the Jewish holi- days. He is expected back most any time now. All are glad to have the boss with the show and are looking forward to a long visit from him this time. From reports there are several new shows joining next week. The route of the Model seems to be quite an at- traction for all showmen this fail. The Sheesley Shows, which are playing the Raleigh Pair this week. received many visitors from the Model folks Monday, as we did not open here until Tuesday. We are expecting many to re- turn the visits Friday McDaniels, of Rocky Road fame, came over Tuesday, Mac saying he fust couldn’t wait. He, Joe Conley, Jack Shaffer and several others had quite a time JACK A. RYAN. Bernardi Greater Shows PETERSBURG, Va—The fair up to this writing hasn't been much. No day Play at all, tho good crowds have been coming at This will mark the close of season for the Bernardi Greater and the equipment will be stored on the fairgrounds. There is rumor that Dave B. Stock may take some of his riding devices to night. the Miami Beach for the winter. However, this has not been confirmed. J. A. PEARL. : . eae (SS a Ca! = : ; y i = S| OOOO SOSS Se eeeeeeeeesesees ) — - , ; ' l 3 y 7 3 Pe 1 ! ee ) Pe : ee i BS . ee ‘ J ee ee a -...—_ —- iii ———-—— r t » 1 > 2 » e | ] S t ee . » \ emai n ; ee r a) c d | Po ' , ’ , | 4 ot co Bete = eS Te ae oe : a ie a
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VENDING MACHINES BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED NEW USED All Kinds All Makes We Also Manufacture Highest Grade Ball Gum, Jordan Almonds, Candy Coated and. Salted Peanuts. Get Our Prices. UNIVERSAL CONFECTIONS CO. ‘1-3 Dedworth &t., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mint Venders AND Jack Pot Machines New and Used All Kinds and Makes. Write for Catalog and Prices. SICKING MANUFACTURING CO. ‘Whe October 26, 1929 93 . Billboard Nickolls, George eton. O H Erratt, Frances MoGee, Myrth O Dell lbomniy mitt Charles Green Jat Neal Billte Oywal 1 M Smith, Lee Grimes, Fosta Palmer Mrs Perry, EB, Show & White Harding, Jean Connie oO e Phelps M © dtien. Wm Jamieson, Mrs. M. Randall, Renee Picard, Dave feaka. Adam L. Warner. Banvw Polk, Ollie rhomas, J. M La Mont, Carrie Billie Prendergast, G. A. Thomas, 8 M Lorean, Bobbie Woods, Mrs. Bari Fenn VENDER Qualls, O V Vernon, C. A Mayes, Mickey Rangey, Bd Show Ray, Thos. i Wallace, Russell Rema, Van Walls, Micky 9 i Roach. Chas. J Ware. Dick Gentlemen S List Roman, Mike Weintraub, Michael Amberst, x , & Kiser, G. O. Russell, A. T Williams, Eddie Barbee LaBell, Laurence Babott. Chas Ghick Billings Pred Lasky, Vincent Sanferd, Harry E. Williams, Eddie Brooks, Van H Maynard, Joe V. Shumake, Jack Chick Brown, Chas McG n Simkins, Norman Woods, F. A Hiram Middleton, Roy Bimpson, Charles Young, Blain Gest Robt. R. Morgan, Blackie Sims, KR. G. Ce Fr Niss Pp. M Cook, Clyde C. O’Parrell, Thomas Corman, Joe MAIL ON HAND AT Curley, Jack Pickard, W. J, eae ~ Dalton, W. Jack Pina, Tony SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE yer, Jack Rube Proctor, Harry Elinoff, Jos Russell, Jerry 61L Charleston Bidg., Garrison, Mickey Shaboo, Eddie e 251 Kearny St, Gaskins, L. D. Smith, G. H. ele . Geigee, Art Tayler, Ted Ladies’ List Gordon, D. P Wilson, Tex Arthur, Madlyn Enfield, Mrs. Jamieson, M. L. Woods, Geo. W. Primini, Madam Hannah King, Austin O. Yenokel, Jack No. 18-A—Nickel Play, $75.00 No. 19-A—Quarter Play, 80.00 MADE ONLY BY WATLING MFG. COMPANY ia . w. RS Aas: st. ‘MOE LEVIN & COMPANY, T00 W. Washington Bivd., Chicago, !1!. Phone. Haymarket 6270. BINGO|BINCO. 12|16|39|50|63 CORN SALESBOARD OPERATORS! Attractive Candy Salesboards starlSlesizel ot . Get the Money! 15 |18 31/48/73 Secene 5 |29/34/49/71 BLACK ON WHITE ee eee ae CAR eee LEATHE RETTE BOUN ‘$5.25 Full information regarding our entire line sent upon request. so Ne. 1—35-Player, Black on White.. No. 2—15-Player, Black on White. $6.50 IRELAND CANDY MANUFACTURING CO MY STC . % Inch Thick. . \errs No. 3—35-Player, Black on Red...... $7. 50 (TWO FACTORIES Yo. 4—15-Player, Bisck on Red...... $10.75 FIRST AND VINE STREETS, ST. LOU'S, mo. PA A A. ~4 - , +t. a Tolle West Coast Factory: 525 W. Washington Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Sheet. ¢ ©. B orders, $2.00 deposit. Instant J. M. SIMMONS & CO. 199 North Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL WAN TED To Hear from Seasoned Experienced Circus General Agent One who can take complete charge of routing and advance, FAIRS! BAZAARS! CARNIVALS! PROMOTERS AND CONCESSI ONAIRES, Write for Our New Fall and Winter FREE CATALOG OF SUPPLIES | As Usual—SNAPPY GOODS: lr PRICES REAL SERVIC THE coceaen Very important that drunkards save stamps. This is a new fylly equipped show taking the road in the spring. Answer, care Billboard, 1560 Broadway, Box 1-7, New York. INGER BRO 536-538 Broadway, NEW YORK (Established 1885.) | Sales-Boards also. Operators, ask for “Booklet SR” SENSATIONAL ACTS WANTED CONGRESS OF DAREDEVILS at Elks’ Winter Frolic Newark Armory, Newark, N. J., December 2nd to 7th, Inclusive CAN PLACE any standard high-class Acts that work in the air. No floor acts. The best is not too good Ed Meridith, write Flying Act, High-Wire Act, etc WANTED—Ten-in-One Side Show. Must be first-class. Whitey Neal Austin, write. Pit Shows, Ulusion Shows or other meritorious Walk-Thru Show WANTED AT ONCE, for our Circuit of Promotions, Banner Man and Exhibit Space Balesman. Must be experienced. All address Newark, N. J. 1922 Freeman Avenue, CINCINNATI, O ——ee CFEC Fee SLOT MACHINE OPERATORS We have a new Sc machine that will make you more money than your Mint Venders. Legiti- mate everywhere Be first in your territory. JAS. BELL CO., De Luxe Promotion Dept., 36 Green St., WANTED WANTED FOR THE MAMMOTH ABBAS GROTTO CIRCUS and the GORGEOUS SPECTACLE PRINCESS ABBAS IN GROTTOLAND ARMORY, PERORIA, ILL., NOVEMBER 18 TO 23, INC, Bide-Show Acts and Freak Pr ef rence given those that entertain. Ten more Clowns (Harry La Pearl Producing Clown). Other useful people writ Addres ABBAS GROT rO CIRCUS HEADQUARTERS, 117 N. Madison St., A. B. T. Billiard Peoria, Ill. Ip ech. Few wrlooe Stands at $5 "Ea “Mt cat “aa W . "" 4 4 4 4 b 4 . t 4c} + st neq ae i ai Lake Bi, Chicas, SUPPLY ©% F Advertise in The Billboard—You'll Be Satisfied With Results, “2 “ty '2% models and almost new. 25% de- posit, ©. G. MOORE, Bos 317, Bedford, Va. A ao an » 3 . . oo 5 : | | | | a " i xf ie ; Ps - : i ' 7 2 ' | ian | 'SALESBOARD ASSORTMENTS -. | SALESBOARD ASSORTMENTS [|p ===! ) 4 ee OES SEE el PREM EE SG ie) (RAR Ate Ree A ns 4 a eo i _ WRITF FOR BIG CATALDG:"~ « °°. od ae SP CAN SAVE Vor Moxey ge aioe >. i, 7 | : ; - — — : LS Pd | | he en nn i \ / i | , | aS rt rd am ' ah, nS =e Pt Nees sad on an , sie : : | ti‘ ietlt;CSQ jae —> 4 i Sy ake a Retry ee ‘as >a is hae 4 eee S S E. L. —————————__— SS a a ee ——— (CFF =) SWAGGERS (im bait # |) BIS cots sete oat : ; nik erg 7 4 t | J \ | ae Lin “Si Tes ee, |i) LA) 1A) aaa alm We Boe ; P / , . % y mT ’ P oh Ai $7.5! SS Be oe 12 ~~ Shightty torger, Wf | - Send for Novelts cat - Po a. eee ce) “ LS ee Practice Machines as
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October 26, 1929 hata ee — wii: 7 @_ Send for Our Latest SST ARLENGEE B00 savings in your bank account, We guarantee every machine. Price List and Note a RLD’ EALERS IN NEW ° KEENEY & SONS, 706 E. 40th St., Chicago, Hil. — pt MACHINES Money Back Guarantee —_ scaeieemeaia AR A Ee a PNR BEN tn Machines iE POSITIVELY UNDERSELL THEM ALL ) on Mills, Jennings and all makes—Bells, Side J Venders, Front “a Today Venders, Puritans, Baby Venders and all kinds of Skill and Amusement At Prices That Will Surprise You! Take advantage of our tremendous Buying Power and put the Prices Slashed! es NCW BALL GAME NUMBERS! LOWEST PRICES BEST SERVICE NEW ROSETTE DOLL, complete, with 5-inch Celluloid Doll, Dress and Cane. Per 100... .$11.50 _ §6-INCH DOLL, Cane and Dress. Per 100...... 13.00 “| ~ COLONIAL DOLL and Cane. Per 100.......... 8.50 =~ 5-INCH DOLL, Hoop Dress and Cane. Per 100. 7.50 4, Des Wb/yjj alt We y ¢ : | (4 _ > = Ae = “4 S A.: Bixby, Okla., 21-26; Haskell 28- lov. 2. Grady, Kellie: (Fair) Red Bay, Ala., 21-26. Gray, Roy: (Fair) *Floresville, Tex., 21-26; (Fair) New Braunfels 28-Nov. 2. Gray, Royal: (Fair) Anderson, Tex. 21-26; (Fair) Jacksonville 28-Nov. 2. Greenburg Am. Co.: Phoenix, Ariz., 21-Nov. 2; Glendale 4-9 Hames No. 1: Hillsboro, Tex., 21-26. Hames No. 2: Mansfield, Tex., 21-26; (Fair) Weatherford 28-Nov. 2. Hansen, Al C.: Clinton, ja. 21-26; Mound Bayou, Miss., 28- xy * x Heth, L. J.: Cordele, 3. 91-28. International Am. Co.: Sister N. 6., Can., 21-26; Yarmouth 28-Nov. 2. Isler Greater: Winfield, Kan., 21-26. Jones, Johnny J.: (Fair) Montgomery, Ala., 21-26; (Fair) Columbus, Ga., 28-Nov. 2. Kaus United: Elizabeth City, N. C., 21-26; (Fair) Smithfield 28-Nov. 2. Ketchum’s 20th Century: (Fair) York, 8. C., Krause Greater: Rutherfordton, N. C., 21-26. LaMance’s Attr.: (Fair) Canton, Ga., 21-26; (Fair) Carnesville 28-Nov. 2. Lachman-Carson: Harper. Kan., 21-26. Leggette. C. R.: (Fair) Eunice, La., 21- Little’s Expo.: (Fair) 7 La., 21-26; (Pair) McComb, Miss., 28-Nov 2. Loos, J. George: Terrell, Tex., 21-26; (Pair) Bryan 28-Nov. 2 Lowe Greater: Williamson, W. Va., 21-26. 21-26; Statesboro McClellan: oe, Ga., (Fair) Brenham, Tex., 21- 28-Nov. 2. McGregor, Donald: Charlotte, N. C., 21-26. 21-26 26. Melville-Reiss: Metropolitan: Yérk, S. C., Miami Expo.: Tifton, Ga., 21-26. Michigan United: Henderson, Ky., 21-26. Miller Midway: Mer Rouge, La., 21-26. Miller, Glenn, Attr.: Las Cruces, N. M., 21-26. Miller, Ralph R.: (Fair) Natchitoches, La., 1-26 Miller Bros.’ Expo. Shows: Go.zld, Ark., 21- 26; Bonita, La., 28-Nov. 2. Miller Bros.’ Shows; (Fair) Moultrie, Ga., 21- 26; (Fair) Savannah 28-Nov. 2. Miss. Valley: (Fair) Bossier City, La., 21-26; Opelousas 28-Nov. 2. Monarch: (Fair) Garber, Okla., 21-26; (Fair) Dallas, Tex., Enid 28-Nov. 2. Morris & Castle: (Fair) Houston 29-Nov. 9. Murphy, D. D.: (Fair) Grenada, Miss., 25: (Fair) Greenwood 28-Nov. 2. Pacific States-Kline: San Bernardino, Calif., 21-26; El Centro 28-Nov. 2; Yuma, Ariz., 4-9. Page, J. J., Expo.: Smithfield, N. C., 21-26; (Fair) Whiteville 28-Nov. 2 (Fair) 21-27; 22- Poole, H. B.: (Fair) Liberty, Tex., 21-26. Rice Bros.: (Fair) Alexander City, Ala., 2l- 26; (Fair) Ashburn, Ga., 28-Nov. 2. Rock City: (Fair) Hartwell, Ga., 21-26. Royal American: (Pair) Mobile, Ala., 21-26. Rubin & Cherry. (Fair) Alexandria, La., 21-26; (Fair) Shreveport 28-Nov. 11. Rubin & Cherry Model: (Fair) Columbia, 8. C., 21-26; (Fair) Spartanburg 28-Nov, 2. Saskatchewan Am. Co.: The Paw, Man., Can., Sheesley Greater: (Fair) Dunn, N. C., 21-26; (Fair) Payetteville 27-Nov. 2. Snodgrass, ; Foreman, Ark., 21-26. RNG I /A WONDERFUL SALESBOARD NUMBER These models are fin- ished in soft-tone fiesh and are dressed with spangled mettallics in Paris fashions. Several styles and poses. Many sparkling colors. Each packed in indi- vidual carton. 16 Inches High. PRICE, 8S > c 3 rer 93, 00 Send for our New Cir- cular on Salesboard Mer- chandise. Model 3. C. F. ECKHART & CO. 2956-58 N.LEAVITT ST. CHICAGO BALLOONS We print your name, snappy sayings. ad- vertise your Fair, Park. Carnival, Ban- quets, Balls or any other event on our No. 70 Balloon Ass't'd colors AD PRINTED ON THE , Shipped same BALLOONS Miers: ceived. $21 a 1,000. Large Size — pA ie e wality, $2.50 Extra Heavy Gross.. without Printing Selected Reed Extra Large Ones, 5c Ea. Sticks, No, 80 Heavy Gas Panel 25¢ Gross. Balloon. $3.50 Gross. 25% with order, balance C. O. D. YALE RUBBER CO., 15 E. 17th St.. N. ¥. City. H. B. POOLE SHOWS Liberty, Tex., Fair, this week; then Houston, Tex.. four weeks. different lots. WANTED—Athietic Manager, completely framed Show WANT Con- cessions of all kinds. No X except Corn Game and Cook House Chesterfield County Colored Fair Chesterfield. Va. Best Colored Fair in State ginning October 28 This week, Chester! Mid County White Fair, Chesterfield, Va. Concessions wire or come on. No X. Boys, make these two Fairs and get well. Everybody wire or come on AJAX UNITED SHOWS, Jack M, Blum, Manager, Centralia. Va FOR SALE Gentle Female Performing Elephant, anyone can work her, 15 years old; two fine Lions, male and female; one Bear, three Monkeys, two Performing Ponies. two Trained Mules, one bucker and one hurdler. Cages for all animals. Cheap for cash Come and see them. WM. KETROW, Gen. Del., Washington, N. C DREW, MISS., FAIR, THIS WEEK Sumner, Miss.. Fair. fa week, with Fairs till mas. BARLOW’S BIG CITY SHOWS WANT tagptimete Concessions - Will book for balance season Tilt-a-Whirl, Gnake Ghow ’ if 4 sal + 94 es BillE%ard ie SS SME he aaa | phy Ss i) —— ae ae : ~ apa | i - = | ,' mA | Bice any 3 | In Case Lots of 1°. _____________—_| po es | - —— ee a t RENE A LT TT RMI mR YOUR NAME _ AND - . ' a : ee | a a ee ee eee
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Billboard 95 October 26, 1929 peeeeoeoooeoes 54466666666666666666666666646464646664646464646655555565555555555 55s Lee ee eee ee eee eee eee rere eee ee 72325424444444445 Serer errr rrr 11 11444444545545555555555, ALL WEEK, DEC. 25 TO 31 AND FREE CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY DECEMBER 25, 8 P.M. ONE FULL WEEK OF FESTIVITIES EXHIBIT SPACE FREE—JOBBERS, MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, BUILDERS. C. B. Rice, Secretary, Coates House, Kansas City, Mo. RUSH IN YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR THE § HEART OF AMERICA SHOWMEN’S CLUB | Fourth Annual EXHIBITORS’ CONVENTION SESSSSSS SSS SSS SSE SS SESS SOE ESS FOOSE OOEOOOOOS 000000 5005005000006006060600660646600006000004 o Tenth Annual BANQUET AND BALL NEW YEAR’S EVE. ALL ARE INVITED SEND IN YOUR RESERVATIONS IMMEDIATELY. FPPOSOSESSSSOSSSSSSSSS SSS SSOESESSSSESSESSSOES ESSE OSS 333 i929 KNIFE DEALS AT BIG DISCOUNT To Clean Up a Large Surplus Stock of Pocket Knives. You Make the Extra Profit No. 835—KNIFE DEAL. Consists of 11 very attractive Novelty and Art Knives, all two splendid mechanical finish, assorted Most my yO attractive 400-Hole Decorated Boar es BRE ceeds dnccwevedncecadbhawecceeces $2. 90 No. 835—10 Deals for $28.00 No, 33—KNIFE DEAL. 14 Knives, colored phot o handles, 2-blade. 12 Smaller Knives and larger ones with bolsters, brass lined. $3. 35 800-Hole Board. Complete Deal. No, 34—KNIFE DEAL. 14 Kni ves, colored photo handles, brass lined and boi- ters. 2-blade, 800-Hole es Com- plete Deal - No, 35—KNIFE DEAL. 14 ‘Knives, 2 large congress shape, 12 regular size, assorted, 4 hapes, brass bolsters and lined, 2- $5 35 blade. 800-Hole Board. Corhplete Deal ° No, 37—PEARL HANDLE KNIFE DEAL. 14 $4.55 pieces, small, medium and large size, assorted, 3 and 4-blade, all genuine pearl, brass lined snd bolsters. 800-Hole Board. 5 pcr race $7.70 SEND FOR NEW BIG CATALOG. ROHDE-SPENCER CO. WHOLESALE HOUSE 223-225 W. Madison St., Chicago Complete Deal IN THE FRONT LINES FOR FALL “AMORILLA” FANCY NOVELTY FABRICS Spanish Lace Shawls, 54 in. square, sca)loned edges. 12 = assorted colors Unusually fine quality. $3.75 Each, or $42.00 Doren. Same Shawl, attrac- tively hand painted in fast colors. $4.50 Each, or $48.00 Dozen, Spanish Lace Man- tilla, 72 in, square, in- cluding 18-in fringe. All colors. $5.25 Each, $60.00 Dozen, Spanish Lace Hand- kerchiefs. 10x10, $8.50 Gross. Exceptionally at e> grade heavy Crepe de Chine Shawls. 18-in. hand knotted fringe. 1930 Designs. Beauti- fully embroidered or hand painted. All wanted shades. $5.50 20% deposit on aii ©. 0, D. posit on a KRAUS TEXTILE CO., 320 Sth Ave., New York City In Quantities of 6-Gross Lots American Monoplane...............- $7.00 Gross National Monoplane .... 6.50 Gross These numbers are bic. mogney getters from now until Christmas Manufactured by NATIONAL TOY AEROPLANE CO., 125 Sth Avenue, New York City. Steblar Bros.: Plasterco, Va., 21-26 Sunshine Expo.: (Fair) Madison, Ga., 21-26. Southern Am. Co.: Senath, Mo., 21-26. Southwestern Fair & Expo. Co.: Magnolia, Ark,, 21-26. Stone, W. T.: (Fair) Zebulon, N. C., 22-26; (Pair) Louisburg 28-Nov. 2. Strayer Am. Co.: Forrest City, Ark., 21-26. erate Am. Co.: (Fair) Parsons, Tenn., 21- Tidwell, T. J.: (Fair) 21-26. Tip Top: Augusta, Ga., Brady, Tex., 21-26 Virginia Am. Co. No. 1. Vinton, Va., 21-26. Wade, R. L.: McGehee, Ark., 21-26 Western, J. W.: (Fair) Concord, N. C., 21-26. West's World's Wonder: Wilson, N. c.. 21-26 Williams, S. B.: Italy, Tex., 21-26. Work, R. H., Am. Co.: Grove, Okla., 21-26. World of Pleasure: Augusta, Ga., 21-26; (Fair) Columbia, S. C., 28-Nov, 2. Wortham, John T.: Pecos, Tex., 21-26; El Paso 28-Nov. 2. Zeiger, C. F.: Sacramento, Calif., 21-26. CIRCUS AND WILD WEST Barnes, Al G.: Miami, Ariz., 23; Globe 24; Stafford 25; Tucson 26; Ajo 27; Yuma 28; Brawley, Calif., 29; El] Centro 30; Coachella 31; Redlands Nov. 1; Ontario 2; San Pedro 3. Christy Bros.: Crowley, La., 23; Winnfield 24; Minden 25. Downie Bros.: Aberdeen, N. C., 26. Hagenbeck-Wallace. Dallas, Tex., 21-27. IHonest Bill-Moon Bros.: Louisville, Ga., 24. King _— Rodeo: Alexander City, Ala., 21-26. Miller Bros.’ 101 Ranch Wild West: Houston, Tex., 23-24; Oklahoma City, Okla., 26; Mar- land 27. Robbins Bros.: De Soto, Mo., 24. Schell Bros.: Angelus Camp. Calif.. 23; Sonora 24; Oakdale 25; Turlock 26; Newman 27; Los Banos 28. Silvan-Drew: Princess Anne, Va., 23; Moyock, N. C., 25; Hertford 26. Sparks: Chipley, Fla., 23; Tallahassee 24; Lake City 25; Ocala 26: St. Petersburg 28; ° Tampa 29; Lakeland 30; Orlando 31; De Land Nov. 1; Gainesville 2. Additional Routes (Received too late for classification) Aulger Bros.’ Co.: St. Cloud, Minn., 21-26. Auton Players: Arkansaw, Wis., 21-26. Bartone Show: Wilshire, , 21-26. Bowser, J. G., Co.: Keytestille, Mo., 21-26. Burke & Gordon Shows: Farmer City, IL, 21-26 Clarke's Cherokee Comedy Co.: Mozappa, Pa., Delia, Tex., 21-26, 21.26. Conn’s, Lew, Tent Show: Cressey Concert Co.: Myrtle, Ont., Can., 21-26. Dailey Bros.’ Show: Belzoni, Miss., 21-26. Dandy Dixie Shows: Stony Creek, Va., 21-26. Daniels Show: Browntown, Wis., 20-26. Dennison-Mayberry Show: Matador, 26. Dixie Fun Show: Goodes, Va., 21-26. English, Paul, Players: Ittabena. Miss., 21-26. Fletcher Stock Co.: Whitney, Tex., 21-26. Gerber, Magician, & Co.: Hardyville, Ky., 25; Brownsville 26; Tompkinsville 28; Burkes- Tex., - ville 30; Hartsville, Tenn., 30; Pleasant Hill 31; Albany. Ky., Nov. 1. Goff Players: Dill, Okla., 21-26. Gormand-Ford Co.: Madrid, N. Y., 21-26. Griffith Comedy Co.: Lithium, Mo., 21-26. Griffith Show: Cleveland, Ala., 21-26. Henderson's, Lew, Players: Lake Benton, Minn,, 21-26. Howard Family Show: Gregory, Ark., 21-26. Kane, Elmer J., Show: Ionia, Kan., 21-26. Kreis, Frank G., Co.: Myrtle, Ont., 21-26. Lanshaw Co.: Luray, Lena’s Show: Randolph, Wis., 21-26. Majestic Showboat: Calhoun, Ky., 26. Marsh's Water Circus, Jerry R. Marsh, mgr.: (Fair) Thomson, Ga., 21-26, Marshall Players: Milan, Ia., 21-26. Mary-Frank Players: Foss, Okla., 21-26, Melville Players: Commerce, Ga., 21-26. Nash, Rosalie, Players: Charieston, 21.2 City, Kan., 21-26. Ark., 26. North, Jefferson Mo., 21-26. Parentos Medicine Show: Tioga, Pa., 21-26. Phillipson, Happy, Comedy Co.: Morristown, Ind., 21.26. Pioneer Comedy Co.: Morristown, O., 21-26. Price & Powell Monkeydrome: (Fair) Jackson, Ted, Players: Miss., 21-26 Princess Stock Co.: Campbell, Mo., 21-26. Reno's Funmakers: Colbert, Ga,., 21-26. Reno, Great, & Co.: Alsey, IIl, 21-26. Roberta Players: Longdale, Okla., 21-26. Rotnour Co: Adams, Wis., 21-26. Sadler's Own Co.: Snyder, Tex., 21-26. Schaffner Players: Hawarden, Ia., 21-26, Thurston Big Fun Show; Brooklyn, Il, 21-26. Walker ney Co.: (Starland) Anderson, Ind., 21-Nov Walker's Hav-a- stat Show: Spring Hill, Kan., 21.26 . Wyandotte Indian Med. Co.: Copperdale, O., Advertise in The Billboard—you'll be satisfied with hay JACK POT MINT VENDER THE GREATEST MACHINE MADE . The JACK POT MINT VENDER eliminates objectionable features found in the Straight Jack Pot Bell. A FEW REASONS WHY MINT VENDER—Vends Package Mints for Each Coin. COIN SEPARATOR—Separates Cash from Checks. RESERVE JACK POT—When Jack Pot Is Won, Reserve Fills Jack Pot Sufficiently to Hold Players’ Attention INSTANT LOADER—Fills Jack Pot to Full Capacity, mediately. PRICES Im- JENNINGS Used Machines Complete 5c play $105.00) 5c play $65.00 10c play 115.00/10c play 75.00 25c play 125.00) 25c play 85.00 JACK-POT FRONTS FOR JENNINGS MACHINES. Same as pictured. For Bells or Side Venders, with Reserve Jack Pot, Coin Separator, Instant Loader. SPECIAL PRICE, $18.0 STYLE JACK-POT FRONTS for Mills Bells Sample Front, $15.00. | WRITE FOR FREE SLOT CATALOG | MILLS New Machines Complete NEW and Venders. ROCK-OLA JACK POT, On Jennings Vender, ROCK-OLA MFG. CO. *'7 8212228998 BIve- PUSH CARD OPERATORS SOMETHING NEW, FRENCH ENAMEL, CLUSIVE. SIGNS, IN ASSORTED THE reese cae COLORS. GOLD IN YE LINED, Combination SAMPLES Cigarette Case $4.50 and Automatic IN "a ae Sure Fire Lighter NATIONALLY ADVER- S$: I. O O — AT $12.00 RE- 0% with Order, Bal- LEVORE C0. ~S rie ys DOZ. 127 NO. DEARBORN, BO-BO (YO-YO) TOPS CHICAGO, ILL. Two-Colored. String has Ring in end. Reduced Prices, Gross, $7.80 In 3-Gross Lots or More. SAMPLE DOZEN, $1.00, PREPAID. METAL 3BO-BO TOPS, $1.25 Dozen, $14.50 Gross, Prepaid. 25c Seller. Biggest Seller of All. 25% cash with order. Wire or air-me i. Jobbers, write for prices. MIDWEST NOVELTY Co., 1508 Main St., Kansas City, Mo MEXICAN JUMPING BEANS We still have a few on hand. See previous issues of The Billboard for prices. THE NEW - Turkey Push Cards We manufacture a full line of Regulars and Baby Midget a @ *® Boards, also Trade and other Boards. Send for Our New Catalogue. e jeje = e | |= AJAX MANUFACTURING CORP. eee lz : 119-121 No. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa. eoe | ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE MULLINS, S. C., FAIR 6 DAYS AND 6 NIGHTS—OCT, 28 TO NOV. 2 Want legitimate Concessions all kinds, Grind Show and Wax Show. Help and Wheel Foreman. Want Athletic People, also Minstrel Address BUNTS AMUSEMENT CO., this week, Loris, S. C. WANT TO JOIN AT ONCE Merry-Go-Round, organized Minstrel Show, Athletic People. witheut outfits: Foreman and Help for Smith & Smith Chairoplane. ter's work at winter salary. PLACE legitimate Concessions all kinds. FAIR EXPOSITION SHOWS ROLLING FOBK, MISS., FAIR, THIS WEEK. Want Ride Show People. Hawaiian People, Grind Shows, with or WANT Free Acts for all win- ; as “Gs oi on 4 ~ Lh 3 Be A VY Crm ‘ . 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October 26, 1929 Billboard 92 00000008 Sooogpeooe ORIGINAL TURKEY CARDS--8:c (IN 3 COLORS) POUND: Base (VEST POCKET SIZE) ORIGINAL ~TURKEY CARDS (IN 3 COLORS) Each jn 100 Lots ORIGINAL—TAKES IN $19.10—75 Holes—15 Free NUMBERS—Die Cut Seal—1l Colored Card. CODE NAME—ORIGINAL DIE CUT. $1.50 Per Dozen, 4 Dozen $5.00 $8.25 Per 100 OVERNITE—ALL ODD NUMBERS FREE—100 Holes —TAKES IN $14.44—Die Cut Seal—1 Colored Card. CODE NAME—OVERNITE DIE CUT. $1.50 Per Dozen, 4 Dozen $5.00 $8.25 Per 100 ORIGINAL—IN 3 COLORS—% Turkeys on the Front, 4 Blankets in 3 Colors on the Back. Back offers choice of Turkey or a Pair of Indian Blankets. Both Blankets cost you less than a Turkey. CODE NAME--COLORED ORIGINAL. $2.50 Per Dozen, 3 Dozen $6.50 OVERNITE—IN 3 COLORS—8 Turkeys on the Front, 3 Dolls in 3 Colors on Back. Back offers choice of Turkey or $10.00 Mama Doll. Dolls cost you $2.50 each. If winner takes Doll you save $2.50 CODE NAME—COLORED OVERNITE. Oeeessooos CdOFST0005 $10.00 Per 100 $2.50 Per Dozen, 3 Dozen $6.50 $10.00 Per 100 ALL 3-COLORED CARDS HAVE SILK RIBBON SEAL 25% DEPOSIT WITH ALL ORDERS. NO SHIPMENT MADE WITHOUT A DEPOSIT DIRECT SALES & SERVICE CO., 20 N. Franklin St., Chicago, Ill. SALESBOARD OPERATORS Esmond Mazelle Blankets ‘WONDERFUL FLASH. REAL VALUE, . PACKED 30 P rice $2.00 Eac TO CASE Samples, $2.10 Each. 25% Deposit, Balance C. O. D. FAIR TRADING CO., Inc. oT wee New York > rc Operators QUICK TURNOVER NO BLANKS Two $3.00 Candy Flashes, 30 Dolly Dim- ple Candy Boxes, and a 30-Hole Salesboard. Entire Set, $1.50, in Dozen Lots. in $4.65. SAMPLE SET $ 1.75 20% deposit with order, bal. C. O. D, DELIGHT CANDY CO., 67 East 9th St., New York City Brings 35 1ikittx $35 THIS WEEK 100—5e and 25c MILLS BELLS, Recon- ditioned, Mechanically Perfect _— se machines are as good as new and sold with a guarantee. Jak-Pot ents installed on these machines for $15.00. Order one today i join our list of satisfied customers. TERMS: One-third cash. Im- liate delivery. on NOVELTY CO., 3208 Southport Ave. Chicago JACK POT ATTACHMENTS PUT ON MILLS AND JENNINGS 24-HOUR SERVICE ALSO ALL OTHER TYPE MACHINES. Wri r Catalog and Prices ie i SLOAN NOVELTY & MFG. CO. & ie 1250 N. 10th St., Dept. B, Philadelphia, Pa. , MILLS - JACK POT BELLS - JENNINGS firs a SPECIAL BLADE OFFER DOUBLE EDGE ¢1. Razor Blades FOR GILLETTE TYPE RAZORS. Packed 5 to a Package, 120 Packages to a Carton. aL 100 $9.50 per 1000 American Eagle Blades $11.50 per 1000 Jewel Blades Poti.3'5 to Pus, 2 Pues on Dispiay card 91 25 Per Card 25°% deposit wi th orders. Write for Ne w Margo Buyers’ Guide, filled with new Holiday Goods, Sales Card Items, Carnival and Bazaar Suggestions. J. C. MARGOLIS, 629 Broadway, New York City ——__—_— SALESBOARD DEALS with PLENTY of “KICK” Are Listed in Our LATEST FALL CIRCULAR SENT FREE UPON REQUEST E G w ° ! T N Y . OVER FAST .. K is) E L - L Big w ! a . ! N L B5449—Assortment con- G sists of two Gothic Clocks, . B5437—C lock Lighter one Clock Lighter, one prais [ FIRE Deal. Consists of two Strap Watch, two — Clock = ae = Pens, two Lighters an Strap Watch, ount ioe Kaives. on a 1500- B5441 — 600-Hole Combination Bargain on a 1,500-Hole Se Board. Hole 5¢ Board. Takes Board. Consists of two Jumbo Pen and Takes in $75.00 and pays in $75.00 and pays out Pencil Sets. one Strap Watch and one out $15.00 worth of Ciga- $15.00 in Cigarettes, . Lighter. Players pay 5c, l5c amd 25c, 85 rettes, they choose. Takes in $92.40 and pays SAMPLE SAMPLE assT. $1 4.00 out in trade $23.50. eer. $11 .00 Sample—$8.75—Assortment No. 37 Just Out. Send for Copy and Save Money NEW CATALO $500 VALUE a0) WITH | EACH CANDY ASSORTMENT oe Styles and Sizes ‘Cigar Light- Wonderful Value for the Money. Framed 8% (x11 in. Velwet Pad and he 1000-Hole Se Sales- board, No, P9944 — Com- plete ® 25 per cent. with eee. balance a 1000-Hole New Style $5.25 —_ - ao and Cherries and 27 043! re Senge “ ~ $6.45 12 Board. No. B330 - - - aoe &3 — — HANDLE 1 new Style Boerd. No. B332 $5.50 HECHT, COHEN &C 201-203-205 W. Madison St, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Asst. Fancy Photo Handle Knives, on BARGAINS IN SLIGHTLY USED MACHINES 10 CAILLE FORTUNE GUM VENDORS, te, Sc, 100, 25e Play. Each............ $22.50 3 BLUE BIRD PIN TARGETS, with Gum Vendors. Bath. ....scececceeerercee’ 2.00 5 BLUE BIKD PIN TARGETS, without Gam Vendors. Each.........ceeeeeeeees 6 00 25 INDOOR BASEBALL PENNY TARGETS. Each... .......ccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 5.00 25 BLUE BIRD Ic BALL GUM VENDORS, Almost Like New. Each.......5..055> 5.00 Or $4.00 Each for Five or More. SUPPL TES—Rall Gum, $13.00 Case, 10.000 Balls; Mints, $8.50 per 1,000 Packages. w Se “No Value’ Checks, $7.50 per 1,000; 25e “No Value’ Checks, $12.50 per 1,000. TERMS—25% deposit ae order, balance c A D. Satisfaction guaranteed A Wonderful » ROBBINS & COMPAN BR Dedworth Street, Brooklyn, N. ¥- Money Maker Send for our ‘campiete Catalog of ner and Used Machines. st =— a eee ee ee | eS es | ron : x Ld _~—-——-+; - fis ee * ie —| @ > aisteca)a oO6 —_ ae © UP Bey D200 OQOCSCOOO DOO a, | a ir 2 | hy vey y | kos i ey A X S58 | | Baa, Ng t | fe Poe’: Na Sag ‘ GELLMAN. BROS. 19%04°s« MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. f Ak WN, Se A a ~~ we — | SSS) 2? | —SRAIRSs ee 1 ' ” | nS ee CI Dhe } roG Fj ii 6.95 og i oe | Bea 1) op Nib te ii 14 eo jaan J ees | ERS | PAWN icuters 4 pay pee etoozo|. 31 oy [ieee | 1 é fe yrs? AND ae 2 cog S8ssgG | OeS0Ghn . }| &> “BRA ALR } : sHehemy , , 1 Eee i) 1000 me si ONC eS eee]; i weet §.9 —_ as == iS ‘ ‘ioamh | : | at ————————— | ee | ee oie a ‘ wis , ¢ \ em .
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Billboard October 26, 1929 feature, new style no value top sign, the mint locking and coin return device. on the bar or the lemon combination. know your wants. DEPENDABLE coin orerateo MACHINES Yes, Sir, we have ’em by the hundreds MILLS and JENNINGS JACKPOT SIDE VENDERS We're in: position ) 2 make immediate shipment of either the Mills or Jennings Jackpot Venders, as illustrated, with an active mint vender and a check and coin separator that actually puts all coins to the cash box and no value tokens to the Jackpot and payout tube. Cash in on the popularity of the Jackpot Beli by using these machines in your vender territory. Already hundreds of these machines are being successfully and profitably operated thruout the country The opportunity is at hand now to pep up your dead locations. Act quick, get the cream of the business. Be the first in your territory to operate this latest and most modern equipment. We are receiving repeat orders daily. The Mills Jackpot Vender is equipped with latest fruit fortune reel strips that gives a free play every time the lemon comes up on the first reel. mint locking and coin return device. this machine can be furnished with regular enamel bell cherry reels or fruit fortune reel strips without the free play at no extra cost. The Jennings Jackpot Vender can be supplied in two styles, Jackpot to dump on the three-bar combination or to dump on the three-lemon combination. feature that feeds twenty consecutive tokens to the Jackpot after it has been dumped, also State in ordering if you wish the Jackpot to dump We also carry in stock mint venders and bells of all makes, both new and used, also all worth-while coin-operated amusement machines. TERMS: Cash with order or one-third deposit with order, balance C. O. D. SEND FOR LATEST PRICE LIST. The VENDING MACHINE CO., 209-15 Franklin St., Fayetteville, N.C. Also has the reserve Jackpot If desired é 10¢c, 25c PLAY It also has the primer We buy, sell and exchange. Let us EVERY WHOLESALE BUYER SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF OUR NEW 800 PAGES Every page of this new catalog contains big varieties of merchandise. including many leader values in the ‘lines which are of interest to Regardiess of the kind of business in h you are engaged. a copy of the “Hustler” catalog will keep you informed on what is the best to handle. On the 800 pages of this mammoth catalog are thousands of desirable items, priced to put you in a position to meet all competition Everything for the CARNIVAL MAN. FAIR WORKER. DEMON- STRATO PITCHMAN, MED. SHOW, PEDDLER, SPECIALTY MAN, AUCTIONEER, Etc. Write today for a copy of this big catalog. Sent postpaid te dealers only; state your line when writing. VIN BROTHERS Terre Haute, Ind. wnONLY ESTABLISHED 1886 SALESBOARD JOBBERS AND OPERATORS — You cannot afford to be another minute without our and LOWEST PRICED line beautiful new CATALOGS, of ee Salesboard Atsortments, [anny Ms largest, BEST and line of VENDING MACHINES. hake anggy ME A Customers. —-. ca cane and Pellet Dara Full Items. We make DROP-S “SHIPMENTS Direct to Your No. 9 SO. CLINTON ST. CHICAGO, ILL. and Latest and Countrous "SERVICE. A. S. DOUGLIS 4 CO. Jack Pots—Jack Pots—Jack Pots Ha e the following Machines to dispose of at Rock Bottom Prices, being that I am out of the busi- ‘ and engaged jn another line. Therefore I am taking this loss for quick sal My loss your in A-1 shape and guaranteed gain First come, first served These Mach ines are positively in t-class perfect running order, used only a short time. Mills Serial Numbers over 170.000 }) MILLS Se BELLS, Jack Pot Attachment . ; $55.00 Each ‘) MILLS the BELLS, Jack Pot Attachment 60.00 Each 10 JENNINGS Se BELLS, Jack Pot Attachment 50.00 Each 10 JENNINGS 25¢ BELLS, Jack Pot Attachment * ..» 55.00 Each 5 MILLS 50¢ BELLS, Brand New, Cost $125.00 75.00 Each Wire or write. Send deposits. 25 down, balance C. O. D MILTON GRAUBART, P. O. 113, Carbondale, Pa. A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME WE BOUGHT ENTIRE FACTORY STOCK Last Year Sold for $24.00 Gross and Went Over Big. _ JUMBO FLAPPER FLY Greatest Mechanical Toy on the Market. SPECIAL--$9.50 GROSS 5 Neo Orders Less Than One Gross, Each Packed in t- \ lustrated Box, ORDER NOW WHILE QUANTITY LASTS. 50° Deposit Required. ‘ = aw a " need wie MON- $1 8.00 [ORIGINAL LUXAPHONE. Gross, $4.00 ) COMO EYN Hous? dhol | © SELP-LOADING* NON-CLOGGING =" I! NOW e SLUG~PROOF CAILLE SUPERIOR “JACK POT” BELL BUILT IN THREE TYPES NICKELS DIMES QUARTERS GREATEST OPERATOR'S MACHINE EVER BUILT. NOW EQUIPPED WITH NEW CAILLE “SELF-LOADER” This new model has done more to increase the There is even a greater fascination about the “Jack perme the “‘pot’’ loaded. No lagging in the pMy. No clogging in the coin top. Elimination of slugs y lug-Proof Coin Detector. These important features found only in the CAILLE SUPERIOR JACK POT” BELL. Color circular and full particulars on request. THE CAILLE BROTHERS CoO. erator's profit than any other machine built. ot’’ than ever because the new ‘“‘Self-Loader”’ 6219 Second Bivd., Detroit, Mich. OUR NEWEST orrern in SMOKERS’ OUTFITS B. B. 426—SMOKERS’ 5-PIECE SET. consisting of Cigarette Case, Key Case LIFE TIME GUARANTEED CIGAR LIGHTER, Fancy Cigarette Holder and Rustic Pipe. GENUINE 3-TONE EVERGRADE HAIR SHEEP Leather, 1/50-14-Kt.. Diamond Shape Shield , Put up in a Fancy Hinged Display Box. Im Lots of 50, Each.............. $2. 75 IN LOTS OF 12, EACH $3.00. Samples, Postpaid, Each, $3.50. 25% must accompany C. O. D. orders. FREE FOR THE ASKING—Our new No. 32 “Red Book That Brings Profits To You,"’ 164 Illustrated Pages, Chock Full of Specially Priced , Merchandise for the Concession, Salesboard and Premium Trade, ete. KURZON COMPANY, 333-335 West Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. | Advertise in The Billboard—You'll Be Satisfied With Results. ~a : oo - - : Rae a a 97 9: vee + {bes Je) fg yw. ‘ . a 5: “ ~ (Gas) uk J) Se a ; f.* seat tied Le vl i ANE amore. : ———— & iP) ) pores | (ll : | , er. i es ait d oy By ee Nald / | Sm, itrrervee 11 ) * Tie aoe, —— “1 | > Gan if hae LOT 3, ; HY : sj Oe yh 38 ir Pr AEA ve i Se aA El ‘ ¥ Me ys 2, erick ethnataeal Sc, : Pe | ] ig? =m ee wr | ee £ +9, -W ag ee ZN ti TE cc ea tng eaten Me ; I oP ARN (3 / ARS DR Re . SSG mr} \e Ay. | ES 8. 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98 October 26, 1929 Billboard The New Improved Turkey Push Gard MANUFACTURED ONLY BY US AND ADOPTED BY ALL OPERATORS | Gr Select Your Favorite Girl Seal (0 pounn on fe) — : 3) = We are the Largest Exclusive Push Card Manufacturers. All Cards iS ime . . . . ‘I - have Die Cut Seals and are printed with the New Ribbon Design. a | ey We guarantee all our Turkey Cards to be perfect in register. Cards cannot be tampered with without instant detection. We invite cE bt “ comparison, Large users write for special quantity prices of 15,000 and over. All sizes listed carried in stock. fe bese S ® o , ome Size of Cards. Card Takes Price Price Price Price Price g See | ee in. Per 50. Per 100. Per 500. Per 1000. Per 5000. [© a be be an 60-Hole TURKEY CARDS.. $14.50 $3.50 $6.00 $27.00 $46.00 $210.00 iS usm S@ S es @ bos — 65-Hole TURKEY CARDS 16.25 3.50 6.00 31.00 51.00 233.00 fe ee ea | | = 70-Hole TURKEY CARDS.. 18.00 3.50 6.00 31.00 51.00 233.00 fe Pd Pd be Bw in _ Made. $9.00 te = oe LITHOGRAPHED ‘i METAL FOOTBALL ‘7 RAINBOW Easy to Open or Close, BALLOONS foo 91.85 1000 $17.00 ARE GETTING THE MONEY No. 50 Badge, Com- plete with 50-Ligne Button, Imprinted with Name of College or School. Combination 2-Color Ribbon and Metal Lithographed Football Attached, as per ~ eng Mt such as Goats, Bull Dogs, Ti- NUMBERED No. 200—Sunny Sam BALL GU Large Paddle Rainbow. Gross, $5.50. Rainbow Pilot Work- ers. Each, 40c. Happy Hops. Gross, $3.25, $3.25 Nickel, Dime. Legitimate. M gers, Bears, Li- lowest quota- | J 220° stun 100 160 $0.00 $60 1000 $50.00 ‘ tions. Get our pa ( srices. We carry a Complete Line of Football Souvenirs, such as Pennants, Feathers, Footballs, Cell Dolls, Etc. Registers all hits. Made H. G. PAYNE |] write Now POR BIG SPECIAL FOOTBALL CIRCULAR. $11 in single day. Write 25% COMPANY Four-Day Delivery Guaranteed on Special Orders. \ orders. —% Tiustreted — eT ; Catalog and Circul “sca |] GOLDFARB NOVELTY CO, ‘f'service” caeaut™® “ NOVIX SPECIALTIES Tenn. s of Service’’ 160 Park Row, New York EE | 1193 Broadway, New York. lete line to TELL THE ADVERTISER IN THE SALESMEN Gell best comple ne BLOONS ADDRESS” =| Advertise in The Billboard—You'll Be Satisfied With Results. | vio. Mamarrax RUsbEn MPO.’ CO. ‘ q ' ee + 7 a a - I) é sf fe) | (2) . ; q rm [e RG TURKEY me : 110 10 Fre ie 2 ; PIES tim 35 Pay Whar You Dea is t3 SS en ee ee eS Tee am) ) AHLIAS==! ez “ Ld a 2 i ca ” | 7 Be a ' . a i «= * at z a aera 1 * » “ ae a i | } + ee q po = f. MASA r My" : al le sant es Ce" - | Reet a ad a) Cates a ae - Ae i J i fe = 2 a | ry S88 EOE SEB - ai cos | on eBay. 4 e =| Ee, : > a) £ en OO) P CD) ~ \ > (OSHA ay F Poy a : L(y Sg \ eS bd ee AN a any ae y/ ‘ Sea dy EN | one “e . Rss P AN IRSREEEEEGE seed | lalla A F $3.75 ey Sample = See eac nad & ee ca Me <2 4" 5 : ELE 5 = » a | cf. nn s a ay = 4 N..., y 7 - \ oe 4 | TZ: ) 2 4 Z — Py ~ at 4 Ppedesesstettrtests pietstpsarststoc. gs iets SaHHISH i." ee HH) ' Seeds fate ease pe ecaneag te ara ~" <4 — iopsssesgeudad ssosesetetslgtpgsptesy tty eetstaegecspestass: iSeegat ter tcteeate etree eeeetre gee esa 4 PHA EMRE R aerate epegeeeees: a Heiner eons seeceret eB “a LAnOoLT ae Braise . ; Pie. i. a? (
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Billboard October 26, 1929 BLANKETS ad SHAWLS MAKE MONEY WITH THESE LEADERS CHINAW ARE monte 2-30 Write for Catalog No. 115 Showing Hundreds of Profit Makers. ket. Each bd = 3D25—Beacon Min "ee han 2.30 EN-ESS TOP Me han 3.50 The Craze of the Day piiviotiexcon Min- . go Shaw c pupes »—Beacon New Cash In Plaid Bi oot ene Cas- Now on D pive 4.25 This Above prices +d es oe Sete. _Guaiite quanti- Wond Pinlanket. i” sree trrrerrrtevee 1.85 Item Tea Set Special i a ty ye oe Bie BUNGALOW CLOCKS ee PS AE ASIEN - peows sMeur Movement, Gls Biel, Bee- body. Beautifully Geocnated wun bigaty -— Ce ane Gannen) ot Easiest Working Top on the Market erated in Natural Colors. Length, 10 Inches, Steck heiriine endernesth, geld-striped handies EACH 1.65 and the Best Looking One pm 6 Inches. Each in Box. eee en hes” packed complete in Boudoir | B29N22 Per Gross, 9.00 im Ete 91.85 beck” 1.90 Ne, BIC232—Case Lots of 18 Sets, anes Ip - WE GUARANTEE LOWEST PRICES ©} Per Set, 2.50 N FOUNTAIN PENS Gasp Gees Gas ties ane Ook, O00. PER DOZEN 10.50 rif B2C50 — Imported All Glass : eS -. a> American-made Self-Fillers, Atted with non-tarnishable ball-point Pens. Stamped 14-Kt, China Mustard Jar Per Gross 13.50 Per Dozen 1.25 a D ted with Scenic Desi B7C291 — Imported Semeiete with Cord and Pies. RED YELLOW JUMBO SIZE. Novelty Colne Meee ah RN MAHOGANY bite | fer ae Oe one } — © bh er HIGH GRADE NAIL FILES GRAY Grass 24.00 wccn 2:10 | Gres 20 "00 i. ae ae ie highly iazed At Prices Less Than Half. ' STRIPED BLACK AND WHITE FOUNTAIN PENS. Fitted with 14-K. Gold-Plated Pen Points. : I. Hit iM (HM, Narrow Band on Cap. Oe Per Gross.............. 30.00 Per Dozen... 2.60 Flexible Nai) Files. Ono-half Gross in Box. Gut Bena. AND PEARL (EFFECT) JUMBO PENS. Fitted with 14K Gold-Plated Points, narrow rasu—tis Tin. t8 pasm—e mm... 230 || Per Gross... 42.00 Per Dozen 3.60 a pere5 as EM Baceeed B.... 235 sorrow oem we cau a a ond : a 3-Pc. Console Set, °c" 8.50 eee ee eee " er i, a R- JAPANESE WATER FLOWERS | | ~°*- f ieee 1 a aml : een I SE te ieee cena Cava ! ne 1% Bh) CALIFORNIA GOLD COINS PAS ON ————, 2s =e Pe Sa (© §\, MOUNTED ON RINGS (930) | BUY YOUR PHOTO KNIVES Direct From Easter pe aes ESS B a ee ——— . $! | Sa ra, | J. G. GREEN CO., 49 FOURTH ST., San Francisco, Callf. souacaa coin. Shed t , ye é wan ‘ | ae. — et? = itere ‘lee: ile” 4 =— a 2 $s Or ee eae '® i ) " — , : ee ae ; So ae a Mee
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Huu i ISSUED)" “||| DATED | DON'T HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER A BUSHELTT! Lem the “World Know ' ‘Wham You Are Selling ‘With an, Ad in. the CHRISTMAS NUMBER AXOf>- The Billboard THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHING CO. 1560 Broadway - ~ - New York City Publication Office: 25 — Place, Cincinnati, Ohio Chicago — St. Louis — Kansas City — Philadelphia — San Francisco 4 a. = i — ) | —