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About The times. (Portland, Or.) 191?-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1912)
i THE TIM ES s>4*£4^.£ pn '• nted by the Three Madcap«, girls I 4K? ♦ 4*? 4* • ♦ i ♦'«HK$+ 4 $>+<$+<$+ •♦i ♦ who are the moat accomplished dancers ♦ 1 ever seen here. Their work is fast and very pretty, the various types of danc ing being introduced in the progress : o f the act. The Fantagseope will show i the Gaumont Weekly, something new ♦ 1 in animated events. “ The Hold U p ," the w orld’s scenic 4 The beach season is in full swing. Go while the crowds go. sensation, will close its local engage inent with the Sunday afternoon and Enjoy the cool breezes now, while the heat is so unpleasant iu- evening performances. I August At The Beaches land. “ PLAYIN G THE RACES ’ ’ Pretty Girls Aid at the Lyric Theatre. Bathing, boating, hill climbing, fishing, hikes over de lightful trails. Oregon beaches better prepared than ever be fore to care for the crowds. f/i Another bill o f extraordinary merit has boon assembled for the Orpheuin. It is headlined b.v William II. St. James and his players in “ A Chip o f the Old B lo ck ," a comedy written by Byron Onglet, author o f “ Brewster 'a Mill ion s." St. James has an illustrious rec« ord as a comedian on the legitimate stage and in his vaudeville vehicle his capability as a fun creator is seen at I its best. The playlet is based on an in cident in the life o f an inmate o f an a cto r’s home and portrays the ambition o f an out-and-out comedian to shine in tragic roles. Others on the bill to reign at the Orpheuin for the week o f July 20th are Martin Johnson in his travelogue re vealing amazing oddities o f the South Sea Islands and their strange people. Charley Case, celebrated blackface comedian, who tells stories about his father; the Robertt De Mont trio in a in a rumbling act called “ Hotel Turn O v e r " ; Burr and Hope, cultured Lon don society entertainers in “ A Lady, Great Libby, boomerang comedy cyclist, a Lover and a L a m p "; K elly and Laii erty in a novel dancing sketch and the “ Playing the Races” will be the pro duction at the Lyric next week com mencing with Monday matinee. In this laughable musical mixture all the pop ular members o f the Armstrong Follies Company will be seen at their best and the Lyric patrons will have an oppor tunity of seeing one o f the most enter taining entertainments seen in many moons. Miss Beatrice Flint, who was g. such a decided hit during the past l week, will again be seen with this | & clever aggregation o f players. Dainty t Clara Howard and the Baby Dolls will | 4» have some very pleasing numbers and *** wear some pretty costumes. Will Arm- I , strong will show you how easy it is to 1 beat the races and Gus Leonard will • show you his own original way o f win- *»* ning a race. In the comedy roles these f two favorites will keep you laughing ‘T throughout the entire performance, w There will be the usual two perform- j J a aces every night, a matinee daily and i the “ Baby Doll contest on Friday j X night. On Friday nights, owing to the 4 length o f the performances, the curtain ; rises on The Tirst performance at 7:15 f sharp. JL d v 7 , AT THE HEILIG. Cathrine Count ¡ mb has cornu and con quered again, and her loyal admirer« delight in the Hucce«« of her Hummer «ea«on, so brilliantly begun at that most refre«hing o f cold air theatre«, the Heilig, corner o f Seventh and Taylor Htreet«, where crowded hoiiHe« testify enjoyment of fine* acting and high clast* 7 ■ i. plays. For her third week, beginning Sun day, July 28th, Miss Countiss appears in one o f her most famous characteriza tions— the grimy-faced little slavey of the London lodging house, in “ Merely BURR A N D HOPE A T TH E ORPHEUM TH E ATR E . Mary A n n ," a delightful blending o f laughter and tears, conceived by the famous Knglish playwright, Israel and his mirthful quips have afforded : popular approval. It has been several Zangwill. I stage jesters abundant funds for re- 1 seasons since these clever players have Mary Ann i« an uncouth but «weot j vamped merriment. Mr. Bush is the appeared here and in their irresistible and lovable little country lass, whose orignal stage jester and when once farce they win readily their audiences, evolution into a tine lady involves her heard he will easily establish h im self; The plot is based on mixed identity love affair with a romantic young com as the peer o f his sort o f entertainers, and the scenes between the intriguing poser, to be persouated by the dashing The stories related by Mr. Bush have couples are extremely funny. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are extremely happy enter- | tainers and their work will meet with approbation. In the Clipper Quartetee, vaudeville patrons will have opportunity to enjoy an act that has made good in all parts o f the universe. The members are all endowed with splendid voices and their comedy is happily mingled with their melody, making the act a most delight ful one. One of their best numbers is the effect in harmony which scores a, big success. Another act o f unusual merit is that and Cowgirls at the Empress. . « j One o f the mots talked o f West- i jg ! ern romances to be sent over the Sulli- j van & Considine circuit will be seen j during the coming week when G ub | 8 H ornbrokk’s “ A Wyoming Rom ance” « gallops across the Empress stage. There j* are no less than ten cowboys and cow- ij girls included in this act, not mention- j J* ing several inronchos. The piece will form a conspicuous portion o f an offer j# ing that will be long remembered in i the annals o f popular-priced vaudeville, j A ter an absence o f nearly a year. ** Happy Jack Gardner, one of Am erica’s Jj foremost minstrel artists, returns to g the Empress with a new sketch entitled g “ A Close C a ll." • g Two clever entertainers in the per sons o f D ’A rcy and Williams will offer a pianologue, which will include some popular ragtime melodies. Another dainty comedienne to fall for the alluring possibilities o f the vaudeville stage is Frankie Drew. Miss Drew was formerly “ F lo w e r " in the musical comedy “ The Flower o f the Ranch. ’ 1 One o f the most engaging ventril- ^ 9 oquists, Valentine Vox Jr. will extract ! S from a dummy Beau Brummell some ! 2 side-splitting comedy. g The Leonardis, aerial artists, will ! « perform remarkable and daring feats I fi in mid-air. j» m Theatre Heillff service. Nehalem, train Season roundtrip fares. SUNSET Bayocean, (OGOENfltSHASTAl ROUTES Special week T illa m o o k fln '* end Beaches. and Sun day fares. Send for illustrated booklets about the Oregon resorts and our special folder on “ Vacation Days in Oregon.” It tells about the beaches, springs, mountain resorts, etc. Call on nearest agent for information relative to fares, lit erature, etc., or address, JOHN M. SCOTT, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. TH E LARGEST T Y P E W R IT E R SA LE IN H ISTORY. TEN THOUSAND Underwood Typewriters have been sold to the Western Union Telegraph Company for use in all of fices throughout its vast organization. _. All Telegrams, Night and Day Letters in the fu ture will be typewritten on the Underwood. Every well-known writ ing machine was carefully considered by the purchas ing committee and the Underwood won from the standpoints of practical utility and mechanical construction. (Incorporated.) Seventh and Taylor Sts. Phones: jS Main 1 and A 1122. « 68 S IX T H STREET Third Week of Popular-Pr,.-. Summer Engagement— Seven Nights, Bebyinning Wednesday. Special Price Matinee 8a . " The Favorite Acrtess - --------------------- Saturday— C A T H R IN E P AI I I I T I D C fc. _ ■ j: J . . . . . . : _________ C O U N T IS S and .1 her splendid supporting company headed by Sydney Ayres in Israel Zangwill't brililant comedy sue«.‘ M M E R E L Y M A R Y A NN Popular pri es: Evenings— 75c, 50c. 35c. 25c.; Wednes day matinee 25c: Saturday matinee, 50c, 25c. Seats now selling for entire week. August 4, 5. 6, 7— The interesting drama T H F A W A K E N IN G OF H E L E N A f t l C H IE .” Note— Through the courtesy of Cathrine Countiss the musical comedy success, “ Louisiana Lou,” will occupy the Heilig theatre August 8, 9 and 10. Miss Countisi will resume her engagement S un day. August II, and there will be no further inter ruptions during her engagement. PANTAGES . Excellent Newport, HEILIGTHEATRE f Theatre 7th and Alder Sts. Matinee daily. Cathrine Countiss at the „ v GO VIA THF Underwood Typew riter Com pany tlV m The water is tine ••8S89&XS8S8S8S888S8S»S8»88888888S8S&0S8888i88»S88h8MSii£«888SS^S888S«S8h888We8888V88888»g Real Cowboys IV . Lots 4» • 4** 4* * 4» ?4» • 4 m 4» *4* • 4* •-4» în 4 m '4 m '4 m '4*• 4 m 4 m 4^*4^^■4^4»^-4^^4*^4*^l*<î>4^>+<^^ A WOOLLY W ESTERN PLAY. qp rTyy of fun. Plenty of accommodations. Week commencing Monday Matinee,— July 29th— Special engagement— Frank Bush, the world's great est ranconteur. The Clipper Quartette, masters of melody. The Three Madcaps, dancers acrobatique. Mr and Mrs. Wm Murris in ’ ’The Lady Down- | stairs Pantagescope. latest animated events. Ex tra added attraction— The Tokio Miyakko Troupe. | Japan’s Imperial whirlwiind a robatic entertainers. Popu,ar price* Matinee Oaily. Box office open I 0 a m to 10 p m p hone#; 4 2236. Main 4636 Boxes and first row balcony reserved. Curtain at 1 2:30, 7:15 and 9 p. m. PORTLAND, OREGON. at ** . " T H E M AC H IN E Y O U W IL L E V E N T U A L L Y B U Y .’9 SSSSSS8SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS8SSSSS8SSSSSSSSSSSSS8SSSSSSSSSS8S8SSS8S88SS8S8S8SSSSS8S888S88888S88888S88888888»! THE OREGON MINING & TIMBER JOURNAL Has been successfully published for three years, and is all the name implies Call at 223 Lumber Exchange Bldg, and get a sample copy. \v.v.-.v.v.-.v.v.v.v.v.\v.v.v.-.-.v.-.%v.v.v.-.v»v.v;v.v.-i* Y. M. C. A. E n g l a n d ' s L a .g e ax n o u s e . The proud distinction o f being the largest bouse in Euglnnd is generally accorded to Lord Fltzwilliam’s York shire seat. Wentworth Woodhouse. Of tills bouse it is said that (he three prin- clpal ipnl entrances are so far distant from each other that visitors are advised to brlug three hats with them, one to be kept at each point of egress. A bouse which is (¡00 feet long, has a hall I d which two average suburban villas ?ould be com fortably placed and boast« a room for every two davs o f the year ia certainly large enough to satisfy any reasonable ambition — Exchange. ¿P '2 * i and popular player, Sydney Ay re«. marked hun tin* cleverest raneonteur Mis« ( ’ountisH is showing line art and in the world ami he has spread nierri great versatility. She i« offering high meni and hapiness from ocean to ocean el a «a play«, magnificently staged, and ment and happiness from ocean t<» noted by player« of dist inetion— a ser jes o f exeeptional summer night treat«.. i.l this bill of rare Society i« turning out strong in her I 1 « the To k ' • Miyakko troupe o f expert , support, and the vast matinee audiences .1 apatie« tiinbler«, acrol »at« and bal crowd the theatre to . ipaoty limit. aneer« win» rout tine i« tar above the In preparation 1 « tin* dramatization of ordinar,' Ne ver have these quaint 1 the enormouslv popular story, “ The' Oriental « beer 1 excelled fo r this peculiar i Awakening of Helena Ritchie.” in «ort o f wo rk and thev will create a which Mi«« Count)«« «tarred after Mar ' eritabl cm(¡ition during their local ! garet Anglin. cngageit»ent They have played beforei the Milt[ftdt », who i« re putt'd to be on i AT PANTAGES. hi« «lealthb«*d. and a« ani imperial at- traction t hey will carry e«|H»eial in -1 be the order for terest. Th is will be the tirst apja'ar Laughs galore w with the Monday ance of the tr oilpt* ill this city ami they | the week commend Fant age«, w here will m th duplicate the :«uce«*ssc« they matinee, July 20th scored 1 in *ir ow a coiuntrv and in ! Frank Bush, the world Rurope Oil their way to America and contour, will top the progrn the Fanitag« riremt on which they will , his merry quips and jest" appear t*xcl usivelv. has not visited the coast tor Mr. aml M1rs. William Morris will! In« seasons on Broadway ha\ nt that dellectable little again p tremely successful. Bush « |u»r playlet. • * T It.* Lady Ih»w 1 ii Stair«” fori been made the jests of man,' « FR A N K IE D R E W AT TH E EM PRESS TH EATRE Where Name Spe Originated. Perhaps few people know that the term "spa" as applied to a watering « W f „ o r f t that h .t place originated 1 With with the « resort name In Belgium, which a hundred years ago was one o f the best known resorts In Europe. Its vogue has con tinued to a great extent up to the pres ent time, though the high play that once made It fnmous la not now al- lowed by the Belgian governm ent They call It the "pearl o f the Arden- nes," and Its nnme is merited, situ ated as it is in one o f the most charm ing valleys o f that range with a most beautiful country «urrouudtng It Nothing could exceed the beauty o f the walks and drives in the height o f sum mer. for the well tended parks and gardens or Belgium are famous, and the whole country Is dotted with beau tiful country house* — Brooklyn Eagle. I Day and N ight Schools. NEW TERM OPEING A PR IL 1 1, , 1912. 1912. .... “ MONDAY, u ” U A l t AiMUL ul®’ or' an<( Taylor Sts. 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