New-York tribune., 1913-07-15
BILLS At THE VARIETIES
HeadIiners in the Theatres, on
Roofs and at the Beaches.

bert. jr.. as the not wholly unfortunate
mariner. is the headliner on a good bill
at the Fifth Avenue this week Another
equally popular feature is Juliette Dika,
the attractive singer with the rather pro-
nounced French accent. This accent.
however, only serves to make her songs
more pleasing, just as her staggering
series Of costumes is calculated to ac-
h. Armstrong and James Manley have an
amusing sketch, 1T Happened This Way,
which demonstrates the timeworn theory
that there is one born every minute,
and does it quite conyncingly. Riley and
Leighton appear in sketch, IAN Awful
Office" in which occur some truly be-
wildering things rarely seen in common
or garden offices. Emily Darrell and
Charley Conway. in Behind the Scenes. "
present an entertaining bare-stage act
with some songs and dialogue. Daniels
and Conrad, a pianist with what he con-
sders an attractive grin and a violinist
of considerable ability, give a good per-
Torrance, especially the violinist. Billy
Arlington is as funny as ever. All he has
to do IS to burst out laughing in mis- own
pet way and the audience is with him.
Others are Ed GinsraS, strong man, Jack
Gardner the comedian, and Claude Rant,
the aerialst.
Heading one Of the best vaudeville bills
presented at the Union Square for some
time is Robert T. Haines and his com
pany in new one-act play by William }.
Hurlbut, The Man In the Dark" Mr..
Haines makes very convincing burglar
Of the Rallies type, who, on entering the
house Of a wealthy man, overhears an
eopement planned between the wife and
a friend OF the husband Throughout the
succeeding scenes, when the burglar
blackmails the caddish lover, the interest
Is we'll sustained by the SJle acting OF all
three, and Mr.. Haines's graceful handling
OF the climax makes his Quixotic conduct
appear quite plausible. Another feature
of the bill is the appearance OF Marie
Mcfarland and the onetime Madame
-? who yesterday discarded her mask.
II Is rather a pity she did not appear
maskless from the first, for she is eX-
ceodIng good TO look upon and the image
OF Miss Mcfarland. most probably her
sister The pair have splendid voices ana
have added several new selections TO
their repertory Ward and Curran have
and give lots OF fun in their latest sketch,
The Stage Door Tender" and "Tempta-
ton" a novelty. with Madeline Harrison
and Ernest Evans. also proves popular.
The last is somewhat like "Pygmalion
and Galatea" I'm its idea and Is well
staged Others on the bill are the ca
vana Duo I'm feats on the wire; Moss ana
FRY with amusing songs: Godfrey and
Henderson. In bright dialogue staged
on shipboard Hoey and Lee, with thelr
parodies. and the Monkey Hippodrome'
with performing monkeys going through
their stunts" unaided.
The bill at Hammerstein's Roof Garden
this week is an entertaining one anu
presents many headline features. Chlel
among these is the performance OF Chlhs
Ling Foo and his company OF fourteen
Orientals, who begin the second week OF
their ENGAGEMENT. Little Chee Toy, the
dainty singer OF ragtime songs, Is every
BIT as pleasing as many OF our nome
grown talent. Another feature Is INA
Claire, the attractive singer and imper-
senator who is making her fareWeli
vaudeville appearancc In America. She
las some new Songs and gives several
amusing lmpersonationS OF well known
actors and actresses. Jessie Laskys ne"
Offering. The Three Beautiful Types
proved quite popular and Is decidedly
attractive novelty. consisting Of the re-
production by models Of various famous
works Of art. and posed by three quite
charming models. a blonde. brunette ana
an auburn haired damsel. Aida OVertoh
Walker. the clever colored comcdienne'
and her company of iifteen gave sing
Ing and dancing number, including an I'M
parsonatlon Of the late George walker
Toots Paka and her company OF Ha-
wailans presented a unique repertory ot
native songs and dances that was quite
pleasing. and Dainty Marie appeared
again in an act that included singing.
dancing and feats on the trapeze. otheIS
on the bill were Trovato, the Creatore oil
the violin, who began his second ana
last week: Bedini and Arthur In traV-
cstv on several OF the current features
Of this weeks bill. Wentworth, Nesta ana
Teddy. I'm a novel acrobatic act; Marvel
lous TYLER. In a European novelty act
Ioe and Lew Cooper, In songs; hiida Glg-
dare. comedienne. and Don and Nephews,
I'm a novel comedy act.
George Evans and his Honey Boy
Mnnsirels, one OF the largest single at
fractions 90 play in vaudeville, met with
a warm reception yesterday at the New
Rriphton Theatre. where they are con-
siderablv moro than the headline feature.
George Evans himself has everything his
own way IN his monologue, and. win MS
sixty companions. including John KING
Sam Lee. Vaughn Comfort, Tommy hyde
James Meehan. William II. thompson
Joseph Gillespie. Eldon Durand and many
others well known. gives series OF
scenes and musical numbers, each COM
pIete act i'm itself Before every perform
ance the Honey Boys" in costume and
headed by the band, give a parade and
concert in front OF the theatre. The min
strel first part is preceded by three pano-
rama pictures illustrating summer in
Japan. Hawaii and Dixie. Then there Is
a song and dance number, "Dinahs We'd
ding Day" with clever dancing. This is
followed by Honey Boy" Evans's mono
Ioeue. The conclusion is DE Goiightly
Guards' Reception" with Evans and the
other comedians of the show. Others on
,bo hill are James Callahan and COM
pany. in an Irish character comedy the
Old Neighborhood" Jim Dolan and Ida
= .,borr In their skit, Some Mind