-m r v& 35.. THE SUNDAY OBEGONIAN, PORTLAND, MAT 15, 1904.' 18 i ' 44130 9& "Ufi P&&ffiI& jAamwrrF. jmjamsK ss'wfc- -. Jy VOMyo v GEORGE M. AND JOSEPHINE COHAN. iMB''' Bt XSr ( I l' WITH THE FOUR COHANS. AT THE Hf c WKK- .V r-V A eitJr0. 1 MARQTJAH GRAND. "IM EI $M " ,r I'll 1 IW'lnHfv rfl f a 1 t 11 IL ISHfcfe HS gus and max rogers, in "the rog- ,S S M IX. PWlZWf'-iWG&l iHji ERS BROS IN.LONDON." AT THE MAR- w L. 1 l PSiJFlSwKPBB - QUAM GRAND. KM16 of admission during t&e Sumsier months to 15 aad JK ceate. Hli-class novelties win eontlnoe to be a feature of the house. 'Hera Is the InTltlng new "bill that the Orpbeusa -will offer Monday night and during the week: A new European nov elty on the hill Is presented by the Four Roberts, called. "The Dollmaker's Dilem ma" r critics acknowledge that they-have no equal In their line. The Three Moores, musical artists; Zara and Zara, ligntnmg change artists, direct from Keith's: Addi son and Ilvlngbton present a one-act comedy of genuine merit; John P. Brace & Company present a side-splitting comedy entitled, "The Old Water Tank"; 311ss Cad Franks will sing the latest il lustrated song; George A. and Lizzie Bird, In an original musical comedy, "Sweethearts and "Wives," supported by entire -Orpheum Stock Company; Franks, Mann and Franks will be seen la a polite sketch entitled. "Chauncey's Arrival"; Misses Monte and Claus. duettists, for merly of Weber & Fields; Ed Fisher, character-singing comedian, and the very latest motion pictures on the vltascope. THEATRICALLY speaking, last week was dull. The Marq.uam was dark and untenuated, save on Tuesday night, when General Joubert and Captain O'Donnell entertained and edlfled a large audience with their talks on the Boer War and on the evening of Friday when Madame Sembrich delighted music-lovers in a concert. - At the Baker the Nelll-Morosco closed its season here In a well-acted presenta tion of Broadhursfs perennial "What Happened to Jones." This excellent com pany has done much. In the past few weeks to Increase the high esteem in which it is held by Portland audiences, and Its members leave with the best wishes of their many friends here for their future success and prosperity. Cordray's gave its patrons a variety of entertainment which included "The Black Flag." "My Wife." and "East Lynne," presented by a company new to Portland. The large number of continuous vaude lllo theaters -was Increasedby the open ing of The Lyric, which has so far done a thriving business and without lessening the patronage of those which have been longer established. The present week promises much. Isabel to Cordray's tomorrow .rlsls," a dramatized ver- Churchlll's widely-read le name. Miss Irving is interesting and talented of the younger female stars and should attract capacity houses. The Marquam nill give us "The Four Cohans" Monday and Tuesday and Rogers Brothers the last of the week. These are both high grade attractions and -will no doubt prove strong cards. The Baker will be dark, pending the beginning of a season of bur lesquo by the Casino Company. The lat ter half of the week, "Brown's in Town" will occupy the stage at Cordray's. BSnPMttiflBEji& fEflfe ffigaggaPNR est films, procured without regard to ex pense. Last week the battle of the Yalu; this week the great New York hit, "The Poachers," full of laughing scenes. The Vltagraph, whose mission is to entertain the lobby crowds, has also the latest, moving pictures Illustrating topics of the day. Today's shows continuous from 2 to 10 30. Weekday matinees begin at 2.15 and evening performances at 7:15. THE FOUR COHANS TOMORROW Famous Family of Comedians In Mu sical Frivolity at the Marquam. The Four Cohan's, under the personal direction of Manager Fred Nlblo, with their big company of 72 people, will be seen at the Marquam Grand Theater to morrow (Monday) and Tuesday nights, May 16 and 17, presenting George M. Cohan's musical frivolity, "Running for Office." which took New York by storm last Spring. No musical comedy produc tion has as yet made a more decided Im pression than has "Running for Office." and the production was most pretentious. The same large company, the original settings and costumes will be seen when the curtain rises at the Marquam. The company Includes George M. Cohan, Josephine Cohan, Jerry J. Cohan, Helen F. Cohan, James M. Manning, William Keough. John Keffe, Joseph Smith Marba, M. J. Sullivan, Hugh Mack, Joseph Les lie and sixty others This is the Four Cohan's last season as co-stars. Seats are now selling. SEi .J CHRISTINE PRINCE. WITH "BROWN'S IN TOWN," AT CORDRAY'S The music and songs Incidental to the farce are all original and do not mar the action of the play. The company includes such capable people as Gilbert Tosslck. George Berry, J. R. Bartlett, Ernest Lenore, Jack Beach, Christine Prince, Minnie St. Claire, Leah La Force, Annette Humphreys and others Ten big vaudeville .cts have been added. Introducing the latest songs and up-to-date novelties. Notwithstanding the many big features of this company, the regular Cordray Summer prices will prevail ISABEL IRVING AT CORDRAY'8. Talented Actress In "The Crisis," Be ginning Monday Night. The announcement that MIbs Isabel Irving and her clever company will pre sent Winston Churchlll'B dramatiza tion of his own novel, "The Crisis," at Cordray's Theater, three nights and a matinee, beginning tomorrow night, will be hailed with delight by all lovers of the best In dramatic art. Managers Cordray and Russell have added much to the sum total of dramatic offerings dur ing the past ear, but they have found nothing of greater attractiveness than Miss Irving and her company. Under the management of that clever young actor-manager, James K. Hackett, Miss Irving has, during the past two years, won for herself an enviable place in the list of American stars. Her work as Virginia Carvel has been declared to be a classic of modern comedy, while her company and scenic equipment have won the highest praise all over this country As a play "The Crisis" Is said to have made even a greater success than did the novel from which it is made. Mr. Churchill has been very clever in his con struction of his play and has carefully avoided those pitfalls which usually abound in all historical plays. Unlike other war plajs, "The Crisis" is merely the love story of a Southern girl and a Northern man, told in an unusual man ner. The development of tho hot-headed joung Southern belle Into a glorious ex ample of American womanhood Is bril liantly executed, and Miss Irving has succeeded In more than fulfilling her author's wishes in her portrayal of this development. The oung star is surrounded by a company which has been declared to be the best seen In the West in many years. Wilfrid North, who will be seen as Stephen Brlce. the young Northern of ficer, is an actor of great power and i'lUeh, and the other members of the or u tnlzatlen have oeen selected with great xu b Mr. Hackett himself. The fact that Miss Irvirs's company has remained ntact for over two eor speaks well for its tine qualttj. There will be a matinee on Wednodav Mtes Irving's engagement toing limited to three nights. "BROWN'S IN TOWN" TODAY. Lively Farce at Cordray's With New Vaudeville Specialties. "Brown's In Town" will be the attrac tion at Cordrav s Sunday matinee and evening. May 15. and Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sunda. Mas 19. 20, 21 and 22, It has for its. tory a theme that is entirely new. It s woven around eleven characters, each one of whom has a dis junct reason for being there. Abel Pres ton and his son, Dick, are not of the same opinion concerning the subject of marriage. Abel conterds that a man Is infinitely better otf In a state of single blessedness, while his son demonstrates his position by marriss. . This action on the part of Dick means disinheritance and the situations and com plications that arise from the older Pres ton are too farclal for explanation. Brown is an assumed name and there axe np ..less than three women figuring as Mrs. "Brown. These complications arise from a call of the elder Preston upon tho scene of his son's honov moon. Humorous situations are brought about by the son's anxiety to hide his marriage from his father. It's ingenious construction and witty dialogue, together with the swift ness of its action bring many surprises. AT THE UP-TO-DATE ARCADE. Latest Vaudeville Novelties at This Popular Theater. The great bill at the Arcade Theater that has been the marvel of the theater goers of Portland will be seen for tho last time today. The programme will be continued from 2 to 10 30 P. M. The Arcade Is nothing if not up to date, and each week finds novelties like Ohio's sensational electrical act "The Red-Eved Monster." and the moving pictures of the Yalu battle to tickle the fancy of a critical public The bill that starts Monday afternoon at 2.15 Is up to the Arcade standard. The four Ellsworths are the head liners, and they will appear In a bright one-act playlet, entitled "The Silk Stocking " The comedietta is full of fun and frolic and without a dull moment. Priscllla Vernie and Kittle O'Brien, who masquerade as The Rose and tho Shamrock," will appear In a comedy skit entitled "Nora's Fortune," designed to give them opportunity to display their nimble wits. The Acme Duo will be welcome visitors in an original sketch, "The Zulu Maiden and the West Indian Soldier." Singing, dancing and talking marionettes make the act of the Wheelers one of rare Interest. Merz and Vivian, tho famous equilibrists and acrobats, have many feats whose worth will be demonstrated In an act that is daring and entertaining. The motion pictures of the American Bioscope are alwajs from tho very lat- "THE ROGERS BROTHERS." At the Marquam Grand Next Friday and Saturday Nights, May 20-21. What Is promised to be the largest and best production in which Klaw & Er langer hae jet presented the Rogers Brothers, John J. McNally's latest, "The Rogers Brothers in London," will be staged at the Marquam Grand Theater next Friday and Saturday nights, May 20 ; and 21, with a matinee Saturday. The com pany this season Is the largest and most talented that the Rogers Brothers have yet had in their support. The principals are: Joseph Coyne, Lee Harrison, Lillian Coleman, Carrie Reynolds. Melville Ellis, George Austin Moore, William J. Cale, Neva Aymar, Sue Stuart, Frances Tyson, Minerva Courtney, Julia Eastman, May B. Wood. William Torpey, James Cherry, Harry Brown Ole Norman and J. S. Thompson The chorus will be the larg est that the Rogers Brothers have yet had and will consist of 66 very beautiful joung girls and 20 trained male voices Forty-two of those young women are re cent graduates from Klaw & Erlanger's free stage school They are all young girls ranging from 16 to 20 years of age and undoubtedly will contribute greatly to the reputation that this company has always enjoyed by being distinctively a beauty show. The story Is told In three parts, the scenes of which represent the deck of the North German Llovd steamship "Kron prlnz Wilhelm," Trafalgar Square in Lon don, showing the great Nelson column, and "Meet Me at the Fountain" In Slegel S. Cooper's great department store In New York. The adv ance sale of seats will open next Wednesday morning, May 18, at 10 o'clock, when not more than six seats will be sold to ono person for any single performance. Shields' Forces Come Soon. June 1 will find all of Edward Shields comed'ans and players on hand to begin rehearsals for the opening musical ex travanza at Shields' Park. The leading comedian of the company will arrive this week. He has been In America but a short time, having come Trom London, via Australia Manager Shields says that this pocket-edition Cockney Is a wonder, and will startle Portlanders with his sing ing The leading soprano was with the Wllbur-Kerwin company for several jears in leading roles. She Is one of the" eight red-haired beauties that are to be the blE feature of the show. Shields Park will be thoroughly remodeled, but work will not bo started until It is nearly time for tho season to open. Frederick, now & Srlgaditr te Uw regahr Army, occupied & box. Tne opeatar aceae w a Erpsy camp, and the as&Ieac was latent upon the dramatic situation, when suddenly & long-drawn hiss emanated from a man who eat directly behind the orchestra leader. Mr. Bangs immediately located the offender, and walking- quietly down to the fooUlghU pointed his finger at Mm, and with that deep dramatic force of which he remains master, said: "Sir, I w.puld not have yoar heart in my bosom for all the wealth of the Indies." Then as he passed the box in which General Grant Waa seated, the General arose from his seat, In uU view ot the audience and clapped hie hands in approval. A roar of applause shook the house. Men shouted and threw up their hats, women waved handkerchiefs and a storm of yella came from the rallery. The mis creant was dragged from his seat and thrown out of the house. The incident was effective. This waa" the last time the ex-Confederate eol- dler-actor was ever publicly annoyed for hav ing espoused the lost cause. Kcs ft nnt nnA far from in&At SUmminJC up of dramatic criticism and critics. It Is I from the pen of a young -writer by the name of Benjamin de Casseres. Dramatic crlUclsm Is of three kinds. There Is the criUc who goes to the theater to tell the public what he sees; there is the critic who goes to the theater to tell the public what he knows: and there Is the criUc who goes to the theater to tell the public what It shouldn't see or know. The first is Impersonal; the second is egotistic; the third U atavistic. Tho first will tell jou what d'Annunzto says; the sec ond will tell you what he ought to have said; and the third will tell you what he. shouldn't be allowed to sa at all. The method of the flret Is inductive, the, method ot the second is deductive; the method of the third Is asinine. The impersonal critic has brains, the personal critic has taste, and the eternally moral criUc has billingsgate." "A somewhat remarkaDle play," says a Ber lin correspondent of a London Journal, "Is be ing given now at the Kleince Theater. It is an adaptation from Sophocles's "Electra." by Hugo von Hofmannsthal The title role is filled by Frauleln Gertrud Bjsoldt, and to her marvelous impersonation of the weird, pro phetic and revengeful daughter of the mur dered King Agamemnon the play owes its un doubted success For an hour and a can, without change c scenery or costume, ox a single moment's absence from the dimly llght- ed stage, Electra holds her audience spellbound and horror-struck by her terrible personality, and it watches with breathless interest her fearful revenge overtake the guilty Clytemnes tra and her lover Aeglsthus " "The Prince of Pilsen" wound up its New York stay at Daly's Theater with great eclat. Raymond Hitchcock, the star of "The Yankee Consul." and Maclyn Arbuckle, the Hon Jim Hackler, of "The County Chairman," visited the performance at different times during the evening, appearing upon the stage before the astonished audience and wishing their con freres farewell. At the close Of the entertain ment spectators and company Joined in sing ing "Auld Lang Syne." "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God "Save the King." while English and American flags were waved The organization Rill begin its London engagement May 14. Evolution of the Show irl Strictly a Modern Institution She Is Indispensable to the Musical Comedy THIS WEEK AT THE LYRIC. Managers Keating & Flood Announce New BUI. If jou were pleased with last week's opening bill at the Lyric, ou'll be more than pleased with this week's bill, which opens Monday at 2 30 P. M . Nothing too good, no salaries too high, is the motto of Managers Keating & Flood, of the Lyric This week's bill: The three great Kel tons. In a musical act; Will King, mono logulst, late of Murray & Mack; Raymond G Baldwin, baritone soloist; Arthur and Carlisle, in a refined comedy sketch, and the vltascope, showing the trials and trib ulations of Bluebird and his many wives, a film without an equal The Ljrlc Is fireproof, and has five large exits, wide aisles and the most comfort able seats of any theater In the city. The comfort and convenience of the patrons Is the first consideration of the managers of the Lyric Physical Culture Exhibition. The annual physical culture exhibition of Professor Rlngler's school will take place Monday evening, May IS, at his hall, 309 Alder street, corner Sixth. The following programme will be given, with over 100 persons taking part: Fancy march, ladles' evening class; parallel bars, traveling rings, girls' class; swing ing rings, ladles' class; Spanish dance, by members of the morning class; free-hand physical culture, ladles' evening class; horizontal bars, men's advanced class; club-swinging, girls' class; fancy dance, schottlsche and mazurka, ladles' advanced class; tumbling. Schockley and Wodago; skirt dance, the Nordstroms; pyramid grouping, men's advanced class. Washington Park. Washington Park should be packed this afternoon and night when D'Urbano, the eccentric leader, direct his famous Italian band that has already made a big hit In Portland. This new resort at Twenty fourth and washlngtop -streets has been crowded all week, and tho band has made the biggest kind of a hit. This after noon's programme starts at 2.30, and; danc ing will follow in the big pavilion at 4 30 The evening programme starts at 7.30 The place is run in a most orderly man ner and no objectlqnable features or char acters are allowed. A new programme will be given every night all week. Ladles aro admitted free, except on Sundavs. Fine BUI at the Bijou. The management has arranged an at tractive bill for pleasure-seekers next week at the Bijou The entertainment, commencing Monday, Is of high merit, and no doubt will be appreciated. Josephine Regal, musical artist. Is In a class bj her self: the Ahrens, marvelous acrooats, are credited with being at the top of the list; Winters and Summers, dancing wonders; Waldron Bros , comedians: Madge Malt land, contortion dancer. Another extra ordinary feature will be authentic mo tion pictures on the vltascope of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." This Is especlallj attrac tive to the little folks. Bobert Grau, the recent manager of Pattl, was in the City Court of New Tork recently in supplementary proceedings ao to his ability to paj a Judgment against him held by a printing company. He testified that he had the booking of Paul's tour and organized a company to back the Venture. He received a salary of $50 a week as president of the com pan, and Pattl had a guarantee of $5000 for each performance. Mr. Grau eald that the tour was not a success, and that the 40,000 depos ited with the Bothschllds as Paul's guarantee was refunded by her to her manager. Henry W Savage's EngHsn Grand Opera Company has shown such a remarkable growth In popularity that the season will begin un usually early in the Fall and continue even later than this year, when the closing date is fixed for the last of May. A full 40 weeks will mark the term of this Imposing attraction next V Inter three weeks longer than the cur rent tour, which Is to terminate In Pittsburg. ORPHEUM'S ATTRACTIVE BILL Summer Ffices Go Into Effect Imme diately at This House. At a recent meeting held by tho man agement of the Orpheum Northwest cir cuit. It was decided to reduce the prices ty fcSMKyyv, j 5SftS4, ''V $2. 4jtH ' 1r"- A J1BbI$,v'v &$ V0-"'-fo JSABKI, iBVIXa AS YIBGEfIA CABVKL IX :THE CRISIS," tllll KHII II AT COKDKAVS. -a Helen Lamar's Return. One of the big features at Shields' Park the coming Summer will be the resurrec tion of Helen Lamar's popular transfor mation noveltv. "Her Last Letter." It will be made affective through a chorus of 30 voices In the allegorical effects. Miss Lamar was alwa s a fav orlte in Portland, and the patrons ot Shields' Park will be pleased to welcome her return to the stage after an absence of two vears. COMING ATTRACTIONS. A Fairy Spectacle. At the Marquam Grand Friday evening and Saturday matinee. May 27 and 28, Professor J. N. Beggs' class of fancj dancers, will present their three-act plaj, enticed. "The Queen's Bouquet," assisted b Miss Grace Shaw and Mrs- W. G. Perkins. The clever little performers have expensive costumes, dance prettily and are clever actors. Tfce coronation of the Queen of Columbia, and four other Queens by the children, with speeches appropriate to the occasion, mingled with dancing the Minuet, and the Maypole, under colored lights, makes a very pretty spec tacle. Richard Mansfield. Richard Mansfield Is coming to the Mar quam Grand Theater in the verj near future. STAGELAND. Frank C Bangs, the fine old character actor who appeared here recently as the pope in The Eternal City," was born in 1832 He is one of the patriarchs of the American stage, and has been an actor for 52 years. Only J. H. Stoddart, who is 76, end Joseph Jefferson, at 75, are his elders. He was one of the famous quartet who participated in the notable Eooth'a Theater Shakespearean revivals of the early '70s. the first of which was "Julius Caeear," with Edwin Booth aa Brutus, Law rence Barrett aa Cassius, E. L. Davenport, the Caesar, and Bangs in the role of Marc Antony. During the earlier part of his career he was associated with Charlotte Cushman, Julia Dean. Adelaide Nellson. Marj Anderson and many other famous lights of other days At the outbreak of the Civil "War, he resigned a good stage position In New Tork, returned to KIs native .state, Virginia, and Joined a Confederate regiment, serving unUl the close of hostilities. He returned to the stage In the Fall of 1865, and during bis engagements in the North was subjected to many insults by the orer-sealous Union partisans in his audiences. On one occasion, while playing at the old National Theater In Washington, during De cember, 1SS3, he was the principal la an in cident memorable in American stage annals The bill was "Rosedale," and Bangs was cast as Eliot Gray. Night after night his appear ance had been greeted with hisses because of his well-known participation in the Rebellion, but he had patiently borne the Insult, and bad conscientiously played his part. On this par ticular evening, there was a fine audience present, and General Grant, wjth,ila too. EL S. Wlllard Is doing so well In the Eng lish provinces, which he has not visited for some time, that he has determined to act in them until the end of this jear, when he wil) take a long rest He will not be seen again in this country probablj until the Autumn of 1005 He has secured the English speaking rights ot two new plaja by Alfred Capus, which are to be plaved In Paris before long. Sienklewlcs's story, "By Fire and Sword," Is to be dramatized by Maurice Bernhardt, as sisted bj a young Polish writer, for a produc tion to be made in Paris in October. It Is isn stated that Sardou Is to have a hand In the dramatization, probably in the nature ot revision, and also that Paderewski has conant ed to write the incidental music for the play. Ralph Stuart, who Is successfully starring In "Bi Right of Sword." has purchased a new pia by Thomlston Harris, called "A Son of Bohemia," which he will produce this Sum mer, on the Pacific Coast It is a romantic drama, and Mr. SUart believes that it will prove to be a valuable addition to his reper torj. During his "Western tour, Mr. Stuart will produce several new nlas. George Ade and Gustav Luders' new musical comedj. "The Sho-Gun," appears to Improve upon acquaintance, since the audiences -at the Studebakcr Theater. Chicago, have steadily in created alnce the engagement began Now that his newest work Is thoroughly establishea, Mr. Ade may cam out hl3 long considered plan of making a tour of the world. Ethel Bret Harte, the younger daughter of the late Bret Harte. will devote herself to the concert stage in London. She possesses a so Drano voice of fine range and sympathetic quality. She is also joung and pretty. She served her stage apprenticeship as a member of D'Ojlj Carte's and George Ed"varde's com panies. , s Tyrone Power, whose Judas In "Mary of Magdala," and Uljsses In the Stephen Phil lips play are admiringly remembered. Is plaj Ing Charles Brandon in Julia Marlowe's re vival of "When Knighthood "Was In jnower" In New Tork. The Gotham critics aro lavish in their commendation of his performance. Tod Sloan, the American Jockey, has signi fied his willingness to become an actor, and will be seen as one of the principal characters in a big English racing drama that Is soon to be put on at the Drurj Lane Theater. In Txmdon. Sloan will plaj the part of a Jockey, who Is one of the heroes ot the play. With the closlrg of the season of Bertha Gal. land In "Dorothy Vernon, ot Haddon Hall." at the Grand Opera-House, New Tork, Maj 7, the field for Julia Marlowe In Charles Major's other dramatized historical novel, was clear. Miss Galland haa played In New Tork, her fourth visit, this season "While at Los Angeles Anna Held presented a pelican to the city. The affair took place la the Mayor's office, who accepted tne oira ana christened it "Anna Held, Jr." The bird will be quite an addition to the av lary at Westlake Park- . , "The County Chairman," at "Wallacks The ater, New York, Is undisturbed by any of the Influences of the waning season. Having passed its 200th performance on Broadway, Mr. Ade's droll comedy shows no more sign ot retiring than it did on the opening night. MIm Fola La Follette, daughter of the Gov ernor of "Wisconsin, and at present a student at Wisconsin University, has decided to adopt the stage as her profession. She will play a Summer engagement aa leading lady of a com pany now being organized Richard Mansfield opens a two weeks' en gagement at the Columbia in San Francisco tomororw night. His repertoire includes "Ivan the Terrible," Old Heidelberg," "A Parisian Romance," "Beau Brummel" and "Dr. Jekjll and Mr. Hyde." The Southerners ' Is the title selected by George Lederer for the new musical comedy which he is preparing for production at the New Tork Theater. New York, on Ma 23. Chicago Inter-Ocean. "Who was the first chorus girl?" "I don't know her name, but Til bet she's working for Maurice Grau." This bit of long-standing operatic hu mor as annlled to some of the "ancient and honorables" of grand opera is re called in connection with a statement made by a Chicago theatrical manager recently that the chorus girl ot the. old school has completely passed. Save for tho grand opera companies, where voice continues to be the main consideration when a chorus 13 selected, It appears to be a fact that "chorus girls" have of late been removed" from the position of mere lay figures. In modern musical comedies, for instance, the "acting chorus girl" has become almost as important as the prin cipal. And that she knows her ever growing" value is evident enough from the leap -in her salary now and then. In the musical shows the chorus haa be come one of the most Important factors, and managers must not only secure" good voices, but they must be voung, as. well as having the figures. 'Way back with the Caroline Rlchlngs Bernard company, which was probably the first musical or ganization, to travel through the United States, then the Emma Abbott Opefa Company, and the old Boston Ideals, from which sprang the Bo3onians, the young women oZ all these organizations were selected for their voices only. Then came the Almee French Opera Company, whose chorus was selected only for chic and dash, without any attention whatever being paid to the voices. Of tho English companies of the same date thero was the Emily Soldene Opera Company, the chorus of which company had looks, but no voices; In fact, it depended mostly for success on the feats of a dancer called Sara, who nightly in her wild contortions used to kick her slipper into the gallery, or among the audience, just as it might happen to fall. Then followed companies like the New Tork Casino, the Carleton Opera Com pany, the McCall Opera Company, and these were the first to start what was known a3 a chorus school, in other words, the girls became stereotjped chorus sing ers. Their faces grew familiar to people in almost every city in the country. Thefr addresses were always placed in what was known as chorus agencies, and year after year these faces were seen with the comic opera companies traveling about, until they became monotonous to look at. Enter "The Show Girl." About five years ago, when "Florodora" was first produced in New York City, Manager John C. Fisher engaged what Is now known as the "show girl." These women were selected with great care to voice, looks and figure, and created a sensation at the Casino In New Tork. Following the example of Mr. Fisher every manager of a musical comedy start ed to secure the "show girl," and today no musical comedy Is complete without Its little bevy of "show girls." Another point that must be taken into considera tion is, that about 15 years ago the best families objected to their children, male or female, going on the stage, or joining the profession, no matter what branch, and if they did so, the penalty was that they were ostracized from the family. Time has changed all this, and today the chorus numbers among Its ranks members of many of the best known fam ilies, and in Europe even the nobility has entered the ranks of the profession and started n the chorus. It may be added here that at one time it wa3 absolutely necessary for a young person to take les sons at a dramatic school before going on the stage. Since then It has been discov ered that the best school for any aspirant for stage favors Is the chorus. To go further back, to the days of the old stock companies, what are now known as "ex tra ladles" or "chorus" was then called ballet; but it must be understood that these girls were not dancers. It was tfielr schooling to further advancement in tho theatrical profession. Clara Morris was ono of these ballet glrl3 under the management of John Bli ster, Eflle Ellsler's father, at Cleveiana, O , and from this position she arose to bo the greatest emotional actress America has ever known. Old Chorus Singers Gone. The day of the stereotyped chorus sing er has gone in the same manner. It is said that of 60 chorus people In "The Sil ver Slipper" over nine-tenths had never been on the stage until they joined that organization. This gives to the public con tinually young and fresh faces, and by getting the class of girls we mention above, most of them possess trained voices, which years ago it was a hard matter to secure. Another great change has taken place in tho costuming of musical comedies. In tho olden times there were costumers located all over the large cities of this country, and the costumes were let on a rental. Tho costumes were made In the first placo with a good deal more cloth than style, and they were put together In such a way that they could be "let out" or "taken In" to suit the figure of the person who waa to wear them. Of course, the people who did wear them always looked clumsy, but the manager could not go to the expenso then of paying the money which Is now paid for costumes. The girl of the present day, being more up-to-date, demands that her costumes be well fitted, and she la fitted for the style of dress she is to wear with as much attention and accuracy a3 if she was to wear the dress on the street or at the swellest society entertainment or ball. SQme of the gowns worn In one ball room scene of a new musical show wero turned out of the great costume factory of Worth & Felix, of Paris, and Alias, of London, and cost $500 each. Salaries of Girls. In the days of Emily Soldene and Emma Abbott the girls of the chorus had all Hhelr expenses paid, including board and room. Everything was furnished to them, and they received salaries ranging from $8 to $10 per week. All this has been done away with. With the coming In of the New York Casino, the Carlton and tho McCall Opera Companies, salaries jumped to $15 and $18 per week, where they re mained until the advent of the "show girl." There were so many musical at tractions traveling that the demand foe this style of girl sent salaries soaring, until they rose from $18 to $40 per week. If one will take pencil and paper and average these girls' salaries at $25 per week, which a good-looking, attractive girl can always command, it win be found that with a chorus of 60 the expense Is $1500 a week. An average of $7 a week railroad fares Is $120 Then figure tho wear and tear on the costumes and laundry, which Is also furnished to these young women, at $300. and the transferring of baggage and other little Incidentals wllj bring tne expense or. tne cnoru3 aione or a musical comedy to $2500-a week. Besides this, of course, there are the salaries of the principals, incidentals, railroad fares, advertising matter, the royalties on the play, and It does not take long until wo have an expense of $6000 a week to run a big musical comedy. It Is a very difficult thing for a manager to get these girls to leave New York City. Mo3t of them have their private apartments, with all the comforts ot home, which they do not care to give up for the four bare walls of a hotel and all kinds of food, most of it bad. Any num ber of them will alwajs sign contracts for New York engagements, because, no matter if they are selected from all parta of the country, whether born in San Diego, Cal., or Portland, Me , when once they join the theatrical profession they adopt New York City as their home, and all have their little cozy corner there, and do not want to leave it. THEATRICAL MAKEUPS HESS'MEYER'S We are trade agents for these two' standard ; brands of stage requisites. 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