Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-13
CURTAIN CALLS

The bill arranged for the latter half
of the present week at Keeney's The
J atre is one which will appeal to all
lovers of comedy. Among the features
are William Wilson and Company in
4 a playlet which has been described
by reviewers as one of the funniest
lin vaudeville. Clinton and Rogers,
singers, dancers and comedians. will
appear in skit which gives rare
opportunity for the exploitation OF
unique style of entertainment. An
other drawing card is Garments MIN
strels. an aggregation of exceptionally
: clever musicians. The Emerald Trio.
| Dunbar and Turner, Monte and Bert,
| the Cosmopolitan Four and Landry
Brothers, round out the strong eight
act bill.
Patrons of Newark stock will be
interested to know that another New
ark favorite Edward Van Sloan, mas
been engaged by Frank A. Keeney,
proprietor of the Keeney house, Tor
the earlier part Of next week Mr.;
Van Sloan was one or the aDlest ana
most popular stock actors at the
Orpheum during the season of 1928,
appearing in leads, comedy parts and
heavies. He will make his debut at
Keeney's in a thrilling dramatic play
LET entitled. 1.-THE Scoop" which deals
with the adventures of two reporters
strangely associated in a tragedy.
In Mr.. Van Sloan's supporting COM
pany will be still another local
favorite, Edmond Sorhagen, who was
a member of the Corse Payton Stock
Company during its engagements In
this city.
One of the greatest comedy hits
ever known at Olympic Park is be-
ing given this week in THE Fortune
Teller" by James McElhern, Philip
Branson and Gustav Blum. In the
third act of the tuneful Herbert
opera this trio of comedians have a
song trio. a topical number entitled
DO You Follow Me-" that has re-
ceived encore after encore every
night. Last night, by actual count,
the trio were forced to respond to an
even dozen encores and even then the
audience wanted more.
The management of Hillside Park,
not content with presenting the best
Wild West show ever seen at TINS
resort, have strengthened the attrac-
lions by the engagement OF seVeral
vaudeville turns of recognized merit.
Four acts were given last Sunday,
and there are three more this week;
The introduction of vaudevlile
means no reduction of the program
in the arena. The Wild West snow
Is even more elaborate than before.
One of the latest features is an ex-
citing episode depicting the burning
at the stake. An interesting perform
ance, too, is the ball-punching OF the
Indian. wounded Buffalo" Miss
Florence Corbin, the Queen of the
Ranch. continues to ride the live
lest of bronchos, labeled "Chainfoot
and "Sun Dance" and Bessie Franz
and Mrs. Barton are other notable
women performers,
After four weeks of continuous
shooting Arena Director H. c. Nc
Intvre will give way this week to
the famous Savages, whose daring
and accuracy are familiar to all who
have witnessed their wonderful act
in other states.
The sultry weather of the past few
weeks has drawn thousands of peo-
pie to the cool shades of Hillside
Park. The combination of trees and
breezes make for absolute comfort
Children, accompanied by adults. are
admitted free.
Those who seek the unusual ~
vaudeville of the better class will ind
day one of extraordinary attraction.
Arthur Sullivan, one of Broadway's
younger. favorites makes MS nrst
local vaudeville appearance on this
bill in melodramatic comedy OF
Metropolitan adventure called
straight Prominent in many leg1tl-
mate hits, Mr.. Sullivan promises TO
add new laurels to his recent success
full engagements.
There have been singing wolves ana
singing dogs, but the latest aspirant
among our dumb friends to stage
fame, is none other than goose, and
singing goose at that. IT will be
in the company of a quaint Dutch
couple from old Amsterdam called
1.-THE Thaten Duo"
Valentine vox. the Royal Ventril-
oquiaP' entertainer who has appeared
before many of the royalties of Eu-
rope, where his remarkable powers
gained him no little honors, will also
/ appear.
| McwiIiams, stendenl and Baldwin,