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IS. THE SUND'AY OREGONIAK, POKTL'AIST, NOVEMBER' Jr, 1903. melange of mirth and frivolity. All the new acts are seasoned with the comedy sauce that will tlcklo the taste of the public and leave thac satisfied feeling as a reward for an hour's visit. There are dancers and dancers, but none can hold a candle to the two pretty Mel notte sisters, who come to show Portland that they are very much to the good. They. are two pert soubrettes, who can sing and dance their way Into immediate favor, and when they deign to chirp stage talk, their lips drop sparkles of wit. "Whitehead, purveyors of Irish bulls, and Ed. and Bella Hart, In a neat comedy sketch, reap roars of laughter as theli reward, Bert Vincent sings negro melo dies In a baritone of tuneful quality. Th act that every child in Portland ought tc see is Leon and his dog. The clever lit tle animal knows no other master than Leon, and at his command walks a tight rope blindfolded, climbs a ladder, makes a daring leap for life, and does othei amusing stunts. One dime gives admittance to any ol the five show's today: 2:30, 3:S0, 7, 8 and 9. "Message of the Violets." The matinee and the evening perform ance at the Empire Theater today will be the last opportunities to hear Ar thur Cunningham, California's great baritone, sing "The Message of the Vio lets." Al Hazzard. the ventriloquist, also closes his engagement tonight, and those who have not heard his ludicrous mannlklns talk and joke and sing should do so. . Handsomely costumed, too, this sprightly T pair presents a pretty sight. The famous frivolity-makers, Clcmlnga and McAllister, comedy sketch artists, have merry stories to burn. Their skit is full of songs, enlivened with dances, and is surely fatal to the blues. As welcome as a fresh sea breeze Is Jack Leonard, the eccentric actor and phenomenal basso. He is a funster that has won fame from Coast to' Coast, and the songs he sings have contributed large ly to his success. There are more laughs in an hour at the Arcade Theater than out In the rain. Gus Ivlralfo Is one of this week3 per- -j THE MAKOMI-l C-BM) THEERE . WPfHSJfiillff 4rcf- ix .r the .oid ,30665QDj6 BM$BmfrI&KaBk " I a I mSmT f That bright, snappy socioty play 5f the (-so-called smart class in .Xew York, Gen evieve Haines' "Hearts Aflame," will bo chiefly remembored at Baker's Theater by the brilliant work of Thomas. Oberle, as a drunken Wall Street broker; Elsie Es mond, as Alison Deyo, a girl whose stage talk runs to horses and dogs, and by the fact that the loading lady, Lillian Kem ble, who was strong in her emotional work, was struck in the face nine times during the course of the week by Mr. Oberle as Harry Harmony. It is not really necessary, for the sake of realism, to etrlke a woman with such force that the sound of the blow is heard in the body of the theater. At the end of the week Miss Kcmble had developed a lively kind of headache, and she must have been glad when "Hearts Aflame" finished. Frank MacVIcare was obviously miscast as Paul Charteris. -The supper scene, where the quarrel takes place, was finely worked up. Hero Delia Buckley did good work with a realistic ring to It. It was minstrel week at the Marquam. First came Haverly's minstrels, and they pleased the audience in a one-night en gagement. Billy Van was their principal funny man, and he made a hit with his witticisms. The ballad singing was fair. A better bill was presented by "West's minstrels, but in this show there was the same want there was not one really liigh--class solo voice of a kind that would pleasantly haunt one's dreams for nights afterward. "What have become of the Jose tenor voices In mlnsttelsy? "West's "Wiz ard of Boz" was well worked up and made i good finale "Mr. Jolly of Jollet" drew laughing -bouses at Cordray's. There were new jokes and several catchy songs, and the reception given the company was a kind one. The attraction is a good musical and rfarclcal frivolity. Arthur Cunningham, singing "The Mes eage of the Violet," proved to be the head Jlnor at the Empire, which had for the rweck a varied and interesting programme. James Honnessy, monologuist, is one of the funniest men In the business, and he brought the laughter overy time. Al Haz zard and his manikins were positively .clever, and the three Malverns, acrobats, present an act worth seeing, as it has diverting features and is not so tiresome as some acrobatic work is. Conly and Klein, a new sketch team, pleased. At the Arcade, the best In the bill is SCatolo Delgato, whose graceful Spanish dan co to the accompaniment of castanets found Instant favor with the audiences. JThe Uttlo white dog that walked bllnd- folded over a tightrope, earned his salary. , C W&T -.hWTWSSSwSmBP i 1 and I feel safe In assuring you of an even-, El Pf C,r "Fit Hanford and Hart,late,pf "SpoUcss Town" , "'KW .&F&g&m2XEB33&BM H In5 of Sod. clean, wholesome amuse- Wf WMSfaM company, make a team worth hearing. , , Wt Kk-SnflHHBS . I H ment." H W M.$3& U$ i 'FLORODORA" AT MARQUAM. Catchy Musical Comedy Seems to Grow in Public Favor. The famous musical comedy "Floro dora" will be the attraction at the Mar quam Grand Theater tomorrow and Tues day nights, with, a special matinee Tues day at 2:15 o'clock. "Florodora" nas been the pacemaker for all the musical comedies of the pe riod, and. thus far there has been no evi dence of apprehension on the part of its. owners that It is liable to lose the pres tige it has gained. There are those who seek to class this English musical com edy as a"freak," but freaks of any kind are shortlived, and "Florodora" has not only borne the closest criticism of play goers for the past three years, but seems to extend lts popularity -as its age in creases. At least, if full houses all over the country bo accepted as evidence, the increasing prestige of the play Is but a natural deduction. As it will be pre sented in this city, this week, the tune ful trifle will be given under more favor ablp conditions than ever. True, the music will "be the same, but who would want any change made in the 21 delight ful compositions Leslie Stuart provided? The lines will also bo the same as be fore, and they are good enough to let stand as they are, but thero will be a new company, entirely new costumes, and likewise a scenic production that is fresh from the artist's studio. Isadora Hush will play lady Holyrood; TL E. Graham, Cyrus Gllfain; Philip H. Kyley, Tweedle punch, ana the other characters will bo in the care of such excellent talent as Greta BJsley, Donald Brine, Harriett Merritt, Joseph Phillips, Lillian Spencer and Thomas A. iCIernan. There will bo 70 In the chorus and the famous sextet. Seats are now selling. "SECRET SERVICE" AT BAKER. Neiil-Morosco Company to Open Last Week's Engagement. The Nelll-Morosco Company for Its last week at the Baker Theater will present to its patrons the greatest drama of Its repertoire, the most successful play ever written by Wm. Gillette, entitled, "Secret Service." It has not been seen here since, last presented by Mr. Daniel Frawley, " five years ago. It Is replete with stirring in cidents and dramatic climaxes. The in tense interest is sustained to the end; it abounds in concise epigrammatic sen tences, for which "Wm. Gilctto Is noted. They are clothed In sharp, terse language, that carries straight to the hearer's heart and understanding. The scene of the play is laid iri Rich- vT ... - rmi&UmmB 1 I mefjit costs money. g f JilS! IISISIS' H Empire Theater Pays High Premium " " s,, MWI- im-HSDKb 00. THE mond, Virginia, during tho Chil War. Louis Dumont, belonging to the Secret Service of the Northern Army, is sent to Richmond to find out the weak spots of its defense. While there Dumont be comes a frequent visitor at the house of General Varney, who Is away with the Confederate forces. He poses as Captain Thorne, and Mrs. Varney receives him as a friend. He falls in love with Edith Varney, her daughter, who returns his love and In order to keep him near her, secured for him a commission in the Con federate Government telegraph office, Thome being an expert telegraph opera tor. Benton Arralsford, who Is also in love with Edith, accuses Thome of being a Northern spy, and calls upon Edith to assist him In unmasking Thorne. She, de clare.8 Thorne is innocent, but exasperat ed by Arralsford's taunts and hor loy alty to the Confederate cause, she yields, and becomes a party to the plot to prove Thorne Innocent or guilty of the charge. From that point of the drama to the final drop of the curtain the spectator Is enthralled In the subtle working out tho plot. A rift of sunshine introduced to lighten the more sombre. "side of the play in the character of Caroline Mltford, the girl from across the street, and young Wilfred Varney. Mr. William Corbett, the new leading man direct from New York, will make his initial bow to a Portland audlenco in the role of Captain Thorne. It is the de sire and aim of Messrs. Nclll and Morosco to make this organization oneof the strongest dn the Coast, and to command the attention and approval of Its thou sands of admirers. Nothing will be spared to retain the public enthusiasm It has awakened. "AT THE OLD CROSSROADS." Opens Tonight at Cordray's Theater for Week's Engagement. "Candidly, I believo that 'At the Old Crossroads' Is one of the best plays I ever owned or managed, and one of the very best comedy-dramas given to tho stage in many years," said Arthur C Alston, who will present his play at EKER TBMTEE Cordray's Theater for the second time commencing tonight. "I do not say this because It has been so successful financially and artistically, becauseit has pleased the theater patrons In every state In the Union, but I like the play for Itself alone. To be sure without the best artists In such a play as this I'm convinced that It would not be the favor ite that It Is, and when I get a good, evenly; balancedcompany together I al ways try to retain It for several seasons as I know then Just the kind of members I have and do not take chances of getting some one in the cast of Inferior ability. "You will note that nearly every mem ber of ray company has been with me eight or ten years at different intervals, consequently they understand each other's manner of working which naturally causes a perfectly smooth performance. Thq play, as you know, Is a Southern romantic comedy-drama and the scenes are laid In and around Natchez, Miss., which portion of our country has been the most prolific field for the authors of fic tion, and which suggests beautiful, pic turesque scenery. t "Estha Williams, who is woll known here for the clever interpretation of 'Parapa, an Octoroon," will be seen again in this character, and to say that she has made the hit of her career in the part Is putting it mildly. James M. Brophy, one of the highest salaried leading men In tho profession, will play the part of 'Doc Kerr,' the gambler. William Bruramell will be seen as 'Dayton Thornton,' as the villain; Harry L. Dunkinson as 'the tramp, afterwards the Count'; Owen Mc Cormack as 'Torn Martin.' Lyman Tucker as 'Major Ferror and Herbert Noble as the 'Coroner.' Miss Mildred Hyland will play 'Annabel'; Julia Blanc, 'Old Aunt Liza'; Louise Valentine, "Mississippi ; Elizabeth Pyer, 'Madge Thornton,' and the other less prominent characters are in the hands of artists of equal note. "Feeling that I did not have enough music In my performance I engaged the celebrated 'American Four Quartet mere ly to please the class of theater-goers who appreciate good music. This quartet has been playing on the Vaudeville cir cuits for the past five years in this and other countries. It was through my constant efforts and a large offer of salary that I induced them to cancel their vaudeville dates and Join my organization. Empire Theater Pays High Premium for Popularity. Merit costs money, and this cost is the premium that the Empire Theater pays for popularity. The new programme at this refined vaudeville house, which opens on Monday night, Is filled with the best talent that could be secured, and the entertainment offered ranges from excel lent musical numbers and whistling so los to mirthful comediettas and thrilling fcrobatlc feats. White people may be able to sing coon songs, but not in all the wide, wide world Is there a duo that can sing these foot-stlrrlng lyrics better than Larklns and Patterson, two colored vocalists of national reputation. The wardrobo of Dora Patterson also Is a sight for fem inine eyes to see. With puckered lips Percy Stone, of Staf ford and Stone, whistles himself Into the hearts of his hearers, and with his part ner he also does a novelty sketch enti tled. "In the Good Old Summer Time." "'An Eccentric Old Maid" is the prom ising title of a breezy skit presented by Vic Lewis, a clever and merry artist, whose work will be something new for Portland audiences. Another fresh attraction will be Schoen- werk, the mystic, talkative magician, who deludes the audience In. many different ways, and talks them into believing .things that can never be true The most sensational ac on the bill will be furnished by tho Volkyras, two of tho best gymnasts seen here for months. The man's work can safely be recom mended to Jaded sightseers as something that will rivet their earnest attention. James Hennessy, the monologue man, has" a line of 'laughter that Is decidedly infectious. He chuckles to himself, and within two minutes of his appearance on the stage the house Is his. Conley and Klein have a Weberfieldlan makeupi and the wooden shoe dancing of Mr. Conley Is decidedly worth while. New pictures on the bioscope will con clude an entertainment that would be good at any price, and which Is posi tively surprising at 30, 20 and 10 cents. ' ARCADE'S NEW BILL MONDAY. New Acts Signed for Continuous Vaudeville Play-Hou3e. Jollity will reign when the new acts are put on the Arcade Theater's stage Mon day afternoon at 2:30. This cozy theater, directly opposite the Imperial Hotel, con venient to shoppers and the downtown public, will be tho home thjs week of a kkmrd" Golden KMSrDODO IIEMK)TOI()I!! CONEf-KDSIN fnt-morc who noons a iar of lolhtv iam every ten seconds., He does a comedy Juggling act that makes a killing from the word go. The five shows daily have made a hit, They are given at 2:30, 3:30, 7, 8 and 9. One dime admits' to any seat in tho house, and every seat Is good. Arcade's Clever Bill Today. There are five chances left to see the clever bill at the Arcade Theater. The new bill starts Monday afternoon at 2:30. At this popular home of continuous vaudeville six star acts pleased thousands of patrons last week, and there is one more day left. Natello Delgato, the Spanish dancer, glided into immediate favor! Amalia and Manolia won instant applause by their daring feats of strength. .McBxIde and. B IHp '4 wKhHB : c - " -w- iv i. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "King Dodo" Coming. By far one of the most pretentious of ferings at the. Marquam Grand Theater is the engagement of "King Dodo," who will hold court next Thursday, Friday, Saturday afternoon and night, Xovembei 5, 6 and 7, with Richard Golden In the title role. Henry "W. Savage has surrounded Mr. Golden with a brilliant company. "King Dodo" is the creation of Pixley and Lu ders, and Is classed as a comedy-opera. It is full of tuneful, catchy music melo dies which are Invariably whistled after a performance. "The Tale of a Bumble Bee," "Look In the Book and See." "Diana." "A Jolly Old Potentate," "The Lad "Who Leads," and "They Gave Me a Medal for That" are among the song hits of the piece. Xearly all of the lyrics possess the swinging characteristics which please. The dialogue is bright and not tedious, while the company has proved itself, competent to handle the sprightly theme. Richard Golden Is a versatile comedian, and as Dodo has es tablished a new reputation for himself. Claude Albright as Queen LIU of Spoop juland; Maude Williams, the Junoesque prima donna, as Plola; Gertrude Barnes, the sprightly soubrette, as Annette; Daisy Hamlin as the winsome Ingenue, Angela; Arthur Wooley, the "Eminent" Dr. Fizz; Charles W. Meyers as "Pro fessor Mudge," and Harry Davies, tho Imposing Pedro, comprise a strong cast of principals. A well-trained chorus of pretty girls, and an augmented orchestra of solo mu sicians, enhance the production Immeas urably. The advance salo of seats will open next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. "Uncle Josh Spruceby." The attraction at the Marquam Grand Theater for one night only, Wednesday, November -I, will be "Uncle Josh Spruce by." The celebrated New England comedy-drama has become very popular. Tho scenes of tho play were taken from Ver mont. The principal character In the play Is Uncle Josh, an old "down East" farmer, and an opportunity Is presented for some ery 3trong dramatic situations, as well as pure comedy and wholesome fun. In these days of "farce-comedies," it Is a relief to witness a play of this kind. A carload of special scenery is used, and tho great sawmill scene Is pre sented. Songs, dances and many unique specialties abound. The company carries 20 people. A big street parade Is given at noon each day. The musical features Include a big band and a splendid orches tra of ten pieces. Popular prices will prevail. Seats will be on sale tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. "Sis Hopkins." A simple story simply told, with a strain of Infinite pathos and a lot of delicate comedy to "Sis Hopkins," which will bo the attraction at the Marquam Grand The ater shortly. "Sis Hopkins" has been played for four seasons now to an un broken serlea of popular successes and Rose Melville, who originated the charac ter has under the management of J. R Stirllng become the most famous charac ter actress of recent years. "Ben-Hur." Klaw & Erlanger's dramatization of General Wallace's great religious ro mance, "Ben-Hur," which is very soon to be presented In this city, might be termed THE EMPIRE in a broader apd much more significant sense a dramatization of the Bible, for the part of that book which has been most inspiring, most uplifting was seized upon by General Wallace in the writing of "Ben-Hur." It is for this reason that the play appeals to all clases, all ages, all denominations of the Christian Church, and draws to It, as to a place of worship, hundreds of thousands who seldom, If ever, set foot within a theater. "Tennessee's Pardner." The attraction booked to follow Arthur C. Alston's "At the Old Crossroads," at the Cordray Theater is another equally strong company In one of the best-known and most popular plays, entitled. "Ten nessee's Pardner." This play Is one of the best stories from the pen of the late Bret Haxte, and is enjoying- Jls 11th proa-