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26 THE SUNDAY OREGOSIAS. FQRTBAND, JUXE 21, 190?. der the direction of David Bclasco. Peo ple have been kind enough to say that I nave maae a success or my portraiture of 'VI Thompson, and I'm, very glad, be cause T hftvn .t slimed intrif fnr another season -with Miss Mannerlng-. oomu aay a nope io engage n emotional work." Kathleen Chambers onlv anncars fnr short time before the audience as Mrs. ureea. a divorced woman, and her lines make her play against the orthodox sym Dathies of her hearers. Sh hptnni-c m Washington. D. C and her work Is ai w"i su-w uruer. aae naa a unc voice, enjraelnjr personality, and trill shin i- ingsnue lines. She has several warm I friends in this city who will watch bet professional career with interest. n. iiassara-inort. the Lord TUburr "I the play. Is a native of Lincolnshire. Eng land, and he has played with Mrs. Lang- ixy ana .tseeroonm ree. ills portraiture of the Encllsh lord was a dciichtfiil r- i allstlc one, and ho did most of th fine "'"5uj- wo.r, xie nas very lew rivals lr. his special line. He did not use a mono cle nor dress In a loud-checked tweed suit to create laughter, neither did he stam- m a distressing way, a la Dun dreary. He is too clever to use those an cient devices. ART MANNERING and her well-se lected company in Clyde Fitch's "The Stubbornness of Reraldlnft" at the Marquam Theater last week, was a very welcome contribution to the theatri cal offerings at the latter end of a busy season. Miss Mannerlng played the part of a sweet, well educated, aristocratic American girl, of a type made familiar to us by "the pencils of Gibson and Christy. There is more of this gifted aciresa than there used to be, and the days are fast approaching when she will avoid romantic roles. For a girl who has only been play ing the part two weeks, Ann Archer as VI Thompson the girl from Butte, Mont, Is a topllner. She gave a clever represen tation of a girl often met with in society circles wherever globe-trotting Americans meet. Arthur Byron, the leading man, was excellent with hie broken English and (romantic air, as Count Carlos Kinsey. People, generally, liked the play, but a few critics complained that it was made up of impossible incidents. Nobody pre tends that plays should be realistic to the highest degree. The trouble is that many problem creations are too realistic The opening of the Empire Theater, at Twelfth and Morrison streets, was the event of the week, and Manager George I Baker Is to be congratulated on the pos session of such a beautifully designed vaudeville house. It was well attended all week, and the indications are that the venture will be a success. The;)amuse ment bill was a first-class one, the acts being so enjoyable that ihere Was ap plause from start to finish. The result shows that people like and are willing to pay for first-class vaudeville. James Dunn was clever In his mimicry of the noises of the barnyard, and he sang amusing songs in a high falsetto voice. Powers and Theobold excelled in their patter dancing and singing. Tom Hill convulsed the house with his musical se lections on such home-made instruments as frylngpans and bottles. The bioscope was a specially attractive feature. Polyscope pictures of President Roose velt and school children who took part In the parade when he recently visited this city, formed a good attraction In the vaudeville bill presented by Edward Shields at Cordray's theater, and there was a good attendance all week. The cockatoo circus was another strong at traction, and the educated birde per formed so many clever tricks that they did everything but talk. Estelllta and Eenor Enrique Qarbadon made a hit with their clever specialty. The other acts were all worth seeing. Ralph Stuart must have realized how much of a favorite he is in Portland by the generous support he received on his farewell week In his artistic presentation of Bartley Campbcirs "The Virginian." Mr. Stuart in his portrayal of the part of Vandyke Vernon, a blacksmith from Virginia, was so easy and natural that he looked like a real, llvine creation from the Southland. His Southern accent did i not drop for a minute during the rendition of the play, to the great Joy of the Southerners who reveled in the enjoyable picture he drew. Helen MacGregor had a difficult part in playing the character of Mrs. Kate Calvert, the wife of an abusive, drunken soldier, and she gave a strong, emotional portrayal. Frank Camp fairly surprised his admirers with his fine com edy work as Ananias Gingle. "William Harris and Priestly Morrison also did good work. The members of the Ralph Stuart company take away with them the best wishes of a host of friends. "THE GILDED FOOL." Baker Stock: Company Open In Clever Corned' Today. This afternoon at the Baker Theater the public will have the pleasure of greet ing and witnessing a performance given by Portland's favorite players, the Baker Theater Company. No better testimonial or guarantee of that truly great com pany's ability to entertain can be given than the fact that they played to large and enthusiastic audiences at that place of amusement for 35 long weeks during the past "Winter. The sale of seats for the engagement of the company for the coming week has been one of the great est that the Baker Theater has experi enced for some time past, and the treas urers have had their hands full supplying the demand. It is an assured fact that the house will be packed at almost every performance given here. The public seems to grasp the situation and remembers the fact that the company will only be here for a limited engagement Mr. Ba ker has not decided on the length of it. but It looks very much at the present time as If the company will only be here for two short weeks. For the first week. "A Glided Fool," which was exploited and made fame and fortune for that great American comedi an, Mr. Nat C Goodwin, will be the opening bill. It Is a clean, wholesome comedy with a strikingly modern plot, and its merit is guaranteed from the fact that Mr. Goodwin used It as a factor to dis play his talents for three years. The story deals with a youth having more money than brains. He has inherited his fortune and leads a life of elegant ease and care-free. For excitement he Invests heavily In the stock market. A panic in "Wall Street affects his holdings until he is practically a ruined man. It is only after he Is supposedly a bankrupt that the true worth, sterling qualities and manhood of the young man assert them selves, and ho accepts the sacrifice In a noble manner. "The Gilded Fool" Is 1 strikingly an American comedy, and deals with American situations only. Carlyle. Moore, the efficient and clever stage di rector of the Baker Theater Company, promises a true and correct production of the play, and the fact that this has I been the bill of the company at the Seat tle Theater, Seattle, "Wash., the past week, assures the public that everything will be In shipshape order, and the per formance will go off as smoothly as the working of a clock. SUMMER VAUDEVILLE. Edward Shields Announce Opening of HI Park Tonight. Summer vaudeville in earnest. Not housed-up attractions, but out in the open where the starlight can peep in now and then, is what Edward Shields announces for tonight and many nights to come at his park. Thirteenth and "Washington streets. Last year Shields' Park was the popular resort and this season it prom ises to be even a greater attraction for amusement lovers. There Is a reason for this, and it may be told by stating that dozens of alterations have taken place at the park during the last eight weeks. A new stage; fresh, bright scenery; new lighting arrangements: new seating ap pointments and a score of other touches which will add to the comfort of its patrons. To all this must bo added a first class ensemble of vaudeville artists, who will entertain the hosts. Mr. Shields says It Is not an idle boast when he announces that he has secured as capable players as can be found. He asks people to come and criticise, if they can, the merits of his show. Beginning with probably the head-liners of the Pacific- Coast Raymond, WTiltaker & Co It can be said that Whitaker was leading man with Blanche "Walsh, conse quently he must be good. Assisted by a star woman artist and a little girl he gives one of the best comedy sketches on the stage today. Hayes and "Whitehead, "The Piano Play er and His Friend." make a duo who en tertain delightfully. Mr. Hayes plays pop ular melodies splendidly, and Mr. White bead sings and dances and does comedy work. Hymer and Kent, from Eastern circuits, are everything that can bo desired as funny people. Thqn the Dagmars, the sen sational barrel Jumpers from the Al bambra, London, England. Sensational acrobats are they, who bring excellent reputations with them. Estelllta, the famous Spanish dancer, elegantly costumed and assisted by Senor Garbadon, is another top-notch number on the programme. And last comes John E. Welsh, the monologue artist and dancing comedian. "None better than Jack Welsh." say people in the East, and It Is likely so. Illustrated songs, two new ones and an especial series of new polyscope pictures, make up a bill which will advertise Itself the first night shown, whloh Is tonight. NEW BILL OPENS MONDAY. Empire Theater Offers Clever asd niRh-Claan Vaudeville. After the Empire Theater started off with the bill of great merit last Sunday night, when it Introduced for the first time clever and high-class vaudeville. much is looked for and expected from the new people uai wm open at mat nouse Mlonday night. June 22. The manager promised, that each week would find an C BXX -J. -T II Miliaria ....mrr Improvement In the class of shows given at the Empire; so all those who attend the coming week may look for and ex pect to see vaudeville of exceptional mer it. The people who will handle the bill for the coming week are the eminent eccentric comedians, Mr. John W. World and Miss Mlndell Kingston, a comic opera soubrette of great merit. They will Introduce an entirely new singing, danc ing and acrobatic novelty sketch, in which Mr. World as a tramp, and Miss Kingston as a soubrette, have plenty of opportunity to display their worth as entertainers of more than ordinary ability. The next on the list of the new people who will work their way into the favor of the Empire patrons will be the Broth ers Wells, who do a musical act Jn black face, replete with comedy doings and fun nier comedian situations. Aside from the ability as fun-makers and laugh-producers, both boys are very clever musicians and Introduce many new novelties in the way of original musical Instruments. Following the Wells Brothers will be Andrews and Thompson, who are billed as a high-class operatic singing duo. They dress their act to the limit and both are trained vocalists. Introducing selections from new and old operas. Blossom See ley and Blanco will appear In a sketch entitled. "The Ginger Girls," and. as the name would indicate, it Is one of those acts that is full of life and contains a good bit of sparkling wit and new and original repartee, and they Introduce rag. time dancing; piano playing and a folio of new and up-to-date coon songs. The rest of the bill is made up of Hathaway and Walton, who will appear In an entirely new singing and dancing .gecllty entitled. "Who Won th$ Money?" Both these clever people danced their way into the hearts af all those who at tended the Empire Theater the past week. Hank Whlteomb will dron the makeun of "the boy from the country," and will"1 appear in. eveplng drees with a new line j of clever and Interesting Imitations. Les ter and Curtin you remember the acro bats who won your favor last week? will introduce some new acrobatic stunts. Dainty, winsome, vivacious and cute Dolly Theobold. she of the doll-like appearance, assisted by Howard Powers, will say good-bye this week In a good sketch en titled "A Wise Kid" Last, but not least, comes- the great American Bioscope, showing an entirely new set of pictures, principal among which Is one entitled "Little Red Riding Hood,"- that promises to be a sensation in moving pictures. The above acts will undoubtedly prove a great bill and a strong drawing card for that popular vaudeville house. "Keep cool" Is a mot to of the Empire management, and noth ing has been left undone to make that house as cool and comfortable as If It were In the open, and it has the advan tage In a measure of 'an open-air resort, as the acoustic properties are always better on the inside than in the open air. The manager TeaHzes the fact that the public afe looking for cool places to spend their evenings during these sultry nights, and guarantees all those Intending visit ing the Empire that they -will find that house as cool, If not cooler, than any place of. entertainment in the city. With a cool and comfortable and well-appointed play house, and the strongest vaudeville bill? that money can secure, one doee not won- der at the financial and artistic success of that new enterprise. E. II. SOTI1ERX COMING. Famom Actor Will Present McCar thy's Drama, "If I "Were KInj?." No dramatic engagement coming to this city has been looked forward to with more enthusiasm than that of Mr. Sothem, and he Is assured of a very welcome greet ing at the Marquam Grand Theater next Friday and Saturday afternoon and night, June 26 and 27. Mr. Sothern's Francois Villon In "If I Were King" is declared by critics and playgoers alike as the finest demonstra tion of the actor's art that has been given to the stage in recent years. In the de nounement of the ever-changing character of Villon, there Is seen the wide range of simulation that gives Sot hern his ex alted place In the drama with those who analyze the actor's work for Villon In his rise from the ragged, drinking poet to his becoming the Grand Constable of Francs, Is by turns vagabond, poet, drink, er, lover,, brawler, soldier, schemer, moral hero and ideal gentleman. But always through Sothern's portrayal is the note of pure romance, gallantry and pictorial effect. The thrilling tale that Justin Huntly McCarthy has made of "If I Were King" Is a story of the days of Louis XI of France, crowded with action and replete with love Interest. McCarthy's poetic handling of his subject has made his play looked upon as the greatest romantic drama given to the English-speaking stage in many years It is generally known that Sothern's elaborate production of this play is one of tho most brilliant and colorful stage effects seen on the stage. The dually Inn of the first act, the rose bower connected with the royal grounds In the second and third, and the closing scene of the last act. with Its picturesque street of old Paris, and the gibbet on which the hero Is to be hanged, is a succession of highly colored stage pictures. The performance begins at 8 o'clock sharp. The advance sale of seats will open Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock when not more than ten seats will be sold to one person for any single performance SEASON CLOSES AT CORDRAY'S. Foarteeath. Successful Year of the PopHlar Manager. Manager John F. Cordray closed his 14th season In Portland last evening. The dra matic season was prosperous?, and this was followed by the vaudeville season, which was also a big financial success. Now that the warm weather has arrived the vaudeville will be transferred to Shields' Park, and. Cordray's Theater wlU remain closed until the time for begin ning the regular dramatic season next Fall. During the Summer Cordray's The ater will undergo a general overhauling. New carpefe will be laid, new fixtures in stalled and the theater will be freshened, brightened and made even more attractive and cozy than ever. In the event of rainy nights, however, the theater -will be opened, as on such occasions the per formance at Shields' Park will l;e trans ferred to the house. For the coming dramatic season Mana gers Cordray and Russell, announce that they have a fine line of bookings. One of their big attractions will be Mrs. Flske, who will play a week's engagement In her latest New York success. This will be one of the most Important theatrical events next year In Portland. In addition to Mrs. Fiske. Managers Cordray and Rus3oll have booked many of the best sqows on the road, and among them will be several musical comedies which have been creating a furore of enthusiasm In the East. Then, In addition to these, they have secured a series of etrong dramas and comedies, so that the enter tainment bill of fare at Cordray's next season promises to be one of the most at tractive Manager Cordray has presented during his 14 years In Portland. The new dramatic season will commence the last week In August- TIIE GIRL FROM BUTTE." Ann Areaer, Topllner, la "The Stub bornness of Geraldlne." Mary Mannerlng, the star in Clyde Fitch's "The Stubbornness of Geraldlne," who played last week at the Marquam Grand, is too well known as an actress for extended comment. She has qulto a number of Interesting folk In her company, however, who are worth writing about. Among these are Ann Archer, who played "VI Thomp son, the girl from Butte, Mont."; Kathleen Chambers, the Mrs. Dreed of the play, and H. Hassard-Short, the aristocratic Lord Tilbury. In Imitating the part of a Western girl Mls3 Archer often raises her voice to a high musical pitch, but every note is as true, even and emooth as if one were list ening to notes played on a flute. This Is .evidently the result of hard and unceasing vocal study. Miss Archer, In real life. Is a charming person to Interview. She Is a pretty girl, and has been only two seasons on the stage, but she has already given prorates of great things In her chosen pro fession by reason of her natural gifts of speech, action and native ability. She Will be a star some day. "Why" do you raise your voice so often to a high pitch when you portray the character of VI Thompson, a girl from Butte. Mont.?" she was asked. "Mercy!" she uttered, with a loolc of surprise on her face, "I hope you don't think I raise my voice to a high ijitch simply to illustrate the fact that I" am playing the part of a Western girl. West ern girls and women do not raise the pitch of their voices unnecessarily. Now, my natural voicet In ordinary conversa tion, is a deep one, almost contralto. You agree with me, don't you? Well, Miss Mannerlng has also a deep voice, and when I first played the part of VJ Thomp son, two weeks ago in Sap Francisco, I had to change my natural method of speaking accordingly. Two people could not have same kind of voice In the play. It would be too much alike. We have to watch for contrasts on the stage. Don't you see? Of course, people do not stop tj think of these details. Among the audi ence I heard that Portland people were critical, and when I first stepped on the Marquam stage I was a little nervous. "Where was I born?" In New York, but I lived In Michigan for sowe years. 1 have never been to the far West before. I am a graduate of a New York dramatic school, and lately have been studying un COMING ATTRACTIONS. "Arabian Nights." Announcement Is made by Mr. George L, Baker, manager of the Baker Theater Company, that Augu3tln Daly's great Broadway, New York, success. "Arabian Nlshts," will be the bill for the second, and which looks to be the last week of the Baker Theater Company. "Arabian Nights" Is another comedy of the kind, that suits that organization, and is fa miliar In a degree to the play-goers heie, as it was produced at the Marquam The ater some time ago. It was In this farce that Daly's company made such a pro nounced hit in New York, when it was first produced there. It la full of pretty lines and clever situations and has a plot that is fascinating to a great degree. DRAMATIC NOTES. Richard Harding Davis, just returned from his European tour, will at once begin work upon a play of military life for Charles Frohman. During next season's theatrical term B. D. Stevens is to tour the principal cities with Jerome Sykes in Klaw & Erlanger'a big production of "The Billionaire." Cecilia ("Cissy") Loftus will be starred season after next by Daniel Frohman. her contract continuing for three years. E. H. Sothern is writing a new play for her use, while Justin Huntly McCarthy, and J. Hartley Manners are also to provide plays for her. Hon. John North" Is the name of the new comedy drama that Robert Down ing will 'star in next season. It is a Western play of the society comedy comedy drama, dealing with the trials and 'tribulations of a man nominated for the Governor of the State of Washing ton. in nnnrpIatJve notice aDoears in the June number of the Paris World, of Frank Gardner, multl-mUllonalre ana president of the company operating the largest goia producing mine In tho world, the Boulder Perseverance mine. Australia. Mr. Gard ner Is nov residing in a palatial home in Paris, and owns a picture collection of priceless value. He started as an as sayer In California, and visited this city about ten years ago, when he was acting as manager for the popular actress. Mary Swain. Guido Marburg, well remembered as an actor in this country several years ago, will play an Important part In the Spai jaH ramn hv finlmera that Harrison Grey Flske will produce at the Manhattan Thpator, New York, next season. Mr. Afarhiirtr. who has not acted In several years, although he has retained an In terest In the stage, has been in Dusmcss In the City of Mexico, where he has been a close student of the Spanish drama, the best examples of which are represented in the theaters of tnq Mexican capital. Among tho players engaged to support Fay Templeton In"Clyde Fitch's "The In fant Prodigy," are George K. Fortescue and May McKenzIe. Mr. Fortescue to now in San Francisco playing a Summer engagement with the Daly's Theater Musical Comedy Company. Miss Mc KenzIe has been with Weber & Fields for several seasons, playing minor roles. Miss Templeton was particularly anxious to have Miss McKenzIe in her company be cause there is one part in the production which will fit her even better than tho white knickerbockers she used to wear in Weber & Fields' "Fiddle Dee Dee." Charles Frohman is laughing over the naivete of a woman friend whose young daughter wanted to see "beautiful play, with lots of ginger In it." "I'd rather you didn't attend the theater just yet, dear," said the mother. "I m afraid the Influence of some of the present plays is demoralizing. What 13 this par ticular one?" "It's very exciting, the boy next door told me; It's a sort of Buffalo 'Bill play, full of fights and gambling and murders and things." "Oh, that's all right then," was the mother's reply. "I'll send one of the maids with you. I feared It might be a problem-society drama!" The following is a sample of Barry more's wit, at which more people winced than laughed: An Englishman who had left his country and a somewhat battered reputation behind him, and was sojourn ing here with no apparent object, was criticizing the American ways of expres sion and spelling-. Among other things ha took exception to our omitting the vowel u In such, words as harbor, neighbor, hon or", candor, etc. On Barryraore entering the room the Englishman said: "I'll leave It to Mr. Barrymore. Is it right to leavo cut the u in such words as harbor, neigh bor, honor, candor, etc.?" "Well, about harbor and neighbor I am not sure," re plied Barrymore, "but when it comes to honor and candor I leave you out." For the Paula Edwardes show. "Win some Winnie," by Jackobowsky & Paul ton, Messrs. Shubert have secured the signed contracts of Helen Redmond. Joscpn C Mlron, W. P. Carleton, Tom Daniels and Clarence Harvey. Helen Red mond was for two season the Dolores of Fisher & Riley's No. 1 "Florodora" com pany, and previously she was with Frank Daniels. Joseph C. Mlron was formerly with the Alice Nellson Opera Company, the year before last he was one of the features of "The Chaperons," and last season was seen In this city In "The Prin cess Chic" W. P. Carleton has been with "Floradora" for two years, and previous to that bad been seen In New York in "The Belle of New York" and other productions, Tom Daniels is the big' basso, who, for two seasons past, did the principal role, next to Lulu Glaser In F, C. Whitney's production of "Dolly Varden." Clarence Harvey Is the agile comedian, last season In "The Country Girl." playing- one of the principal roies and understudy to William Norris. a a "The Tenderfoot," now well into the third month at the Dearborn Theater, has .proved a standard attraction in the Chi cago amusement field and promises to ex ceed that theater's Immense success with "The Burgomaster." The new production has scored heavily on the ground of novelty novelty In scene and incident, novelty In costuming and scenery and novelty Jn. the characters Introduced. Richard Carle, the author and star come dian, hit upon a new field when ha chose Texas for the background of hia story, and presents a series of striking and un- ' usual pictures by introducing Indians, cowboys, Mexicans, senoritas and soldier. The theme gave inspiration to the com poser. H. L. Heart, and supplied tle co- , turner with an .amplitude of ldsas. "Tk