1ST
THE SUNDAY OKKOUNiAN, Oltta?i. JANUARY Ss 1505.
NUMBER of interesting events
happened in theatrical circles last
week. "Williams and Walker cams
to the Marquam tho first three nights and
gave an excellent performance of "In
Dahomey." Thursday night there was an
Inferior minstrel show and on Friday and
Saturday Ben Greet and his players gave
two performances each of "Twelfth
Night" and "Everyman."
It was most appropriate that January
C being Friday, was also "Twelfth
Night" and the anniversary of the first
production of Shakespeare's comedy of
that name, and It was little short of in
spiration that the play was selected lor
that particular occasion.
Mr. Greet, in the role of "Malvollo,"
becomes at onco one of the greatest
actors of the time and his admirable
company appears to splendid purpose In
the other well-known "Twelfth Night"
characters. The Portland public, sad to
tay. did not appreciate the Greet play
ers. It is a sad commentary on the In
telligence of our people that most of the
great performances, gjven by that won
derful organization, were witnessed by
distressingly small audiences. It should
not have been so.
The Columbia Company appeared with
much success In "The Last Word," and
the Empire did a land-offlce buslnes with
"The Show Girl," one of the best musical
comedies of tho season.
The vaudevilles rejoiced that tho pro
posed new license measure, which pro
vided for an assessment of $10 a day
against each of the 10-ccnt theaters, was
defeated. They supplied their patrons
with good entertainment and enjoyed a
degree of prosperity.
The resignation of Edgar Saume, as
leading man of the Columbia Company,
is to be regretted. Mr. Baume Is a good
actor of leads and. a splendid gentleman.
He has a large local following and much
of the success of the Columbia season is
due to his conscientious work. The res
ignation does not take effect for two
weeks and it Is to be hoped that he can
be prevailed upon to reconsider his de
termination. A. A. G.
"THE HOLY CITY."
Production Equaling "Ben Hur" at
the Columbia.
Today will be the beginning of the
most memorable week in the history of
tho Columbia Theater.
"The Holy City," a story of Jerusa
lem, by Thomas W. Broadhurst, the.
greatest drama of modern times, will
be the attraction, commencing Sunday
matinee, week of January 8.
The action of the play takes place at
Magdala and Jerusalem, and treats of
events In the life of tho Savior, Mary
tho Magdalen, Barabbas, a Jew pa
triot, and the disciples. The theme is
treated with the greatest reverence.
with a deep Tooling for its religious
significance and faithful adherence to
the scripture narrative. The person of
the master is not shown. His presence
being indicated only by a bright ray of
light, and tbcro Is nothing in the text
or action of tho play to offend. On the
contrary, tho eympathetlc treatment
of these scenes in the life of tho mas
ter hna met the unqualified approval
of the clergy of every denomination,
while the masterly manner in which
the subject is treated, the intense dra
matlc action, powerful climaxes, offec
tlvc grouping:!, tho strongly-drawn
contrast between Roman and Jewish
life in Palestine in the days of Herod,
together with the beautiful blank
verse in which the play is written, all
servo to make this production one of
the most elaborate of the season. The
play will be produced In the same care
ful mannor that has marked all the
productions at this theater, under the
personal direction of William Bernard.
Frank King has painted fine scenery,
and the entire company will appear in
!l?e cast.
Miss Countiss will appear as Mary
Magdala. Mr. Baume as Barabbas, and
Mr. Bernard as Judas Iscariot. The
company will be considerably aug
mented for thhj production which will
be ib most stupendous yet attempted
t the Columbia.
"RUDOLPH AND ADOLPH."
Musical Farce Opens at the Empire
Theater Matinee Today.
Thn making of a farce that will arouse
Interest from the rise of the curtain and
compel laughs vntil Its fall Is no simple
tak A few seasons ago Messrs. Broad
burst and Curric launched the musical
Jarce. "Rudolph and Adolph," on the the
atrical sea, and at once it .scored a suc
cess. Since then, however, the show has
been pruned, enlarged and otherwise !m
rroved until. no'r, it ranks as one of the
most popular theatrical pieces touring the
ccuntry, and locul theater-goers will have
in opportunity Id see It at its best four
nights of this week at the Empire The
ater, starting with the matinee today.
Its story concerns the actions, adven
tures and mishaps of two unusually droll
Germans, who become chief actors in &
case of mistaken identity. The action of
the piece is rapid and takes them into the
utmost grotesquely funny plights. The
characters are all drawn with a view to
their mlrth-provoklng proclivities and
laughter is constantly on tap. Inter
spersed throughout the farce arc some of
the newest and best songs, dances and
cleverest specialties. It will be presented
here by a company of clever comedians,
including Harry Price, Harry West. A. C
Whale, Edward M. Ward, E. A. Kelly,
Oscar Luckstone, Iouiso McCleery, Emily
Curtis. Dorothy Scott, .Helen Harrington.
Ada Henry and others, so a performance
of marked degree of perfection may be
looked for.
"THE TWO LITTLE WAIFS."
"Scenic Production Comes to Emplro
Theater Thursday Night.
The Two Little Waifs." which comes
to the Empire Theater Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights of this week, with a
matinee Saturday, is a strong play and Is
well presented by the company which will
be seen here within a few days. The
piece Is one of Lincoln J. Carter's best
productions and has been winning laurels
for itself in all the best houses for the
past two seasons, and this year bids fair
to eclipse Its previous reputation.
While the two children are conspicuous
figures In the piece, It Is by no means a
child's play in the sense of being below
the tastes of the theater-goer, for It is
rich in thrilling and -emotional scenes of
exceptional power.
The scenry In the production is magnifi
cent. Tho first scene shows tho garden
of Fleming's beautiful home on the Hud
son. On the distant river shore the lights
of the hamlets glitter and when the full
moon rises over the eastern hills (a new
.stage effect) a scene of fairyland is re
vealed. The Wellington Clubhouse, and
the home of Millionaire Gage arc scenes
of magnificence, and the final scene show
ing the famous "Little Church Around the
Corner," during a storm. Is very elaborate.
The dual character of the twin sisters
requires even more rapid changes than
those of Rudolph Rassendyll In "The
Prisoner of Zenda." After the first act
Mrs. Fleming appears wan and haggard
from sickness and hunger, while .Delia
Morton's face is rosy with health, thus
making necessary a change of facial
makeup as well as costume each time,
but the actress who portrays these two
characters would hardly be missed from
the stage In one part before she appears
In the other and the likeness of the op
posite characters of the two women li
most artistic. Both the children who play
the parts of the two walls are exception
ally clever and read their lines in a clear,
natural and forceful style, and their sing
ing of several popular songs is very
gracefully done. Several other mem
bers of the company are given a chance
to do some Interesting bits of songs and
dancing. The company as a whole is re
markably capable and harmonizes like
clockwork In delivering the story.
MME. MEL8A COMING HERE
Manager Ellis Announces a Concert
by This Great Singer.
Not in many years has a more inter
esting announcement been made than
that put forward by Manager Charles
A. Ellis of a concert in this city by
Mm Melba and the artists associated
with her in her present tour at Armory
Hall on Monday evening, January 30.
It is nearly half a doren years sines
this great artist has visited the North-
wrest and all who attended her last np
pcarance In this city will easily re
call it as one of the notable pleasures
of-their life. Manager Ellis, who has
had charge of the tours of Mmc. Mel
ba in America for nearly tea years, has
often attempted to extend her visits in
America into this section of the coun
try again but the constant demands of
Mmc Melba's European engagement
have necessitated limiting her tours
in this country through the Eastern
and Middle States.
Since Mmc Melba sang here she has
aeld the leading place among the vo-
s Jit vmr M -
callrtt; of the world througnout Europe
and America and in her tours which
have not only Included the principal
cities of Europe and the United States
but an extended visit to Australia and
Now Zealand as well, she has enjoyed
a series of artistic triumphs which few
of the great artists of the generation
have equaled. Her magnificent vocal
abilities havn never been more enthu
siastically praised than y the critics
of the Eastern cities of this country in
commenting upon her appearances here
since her return to America early In
November last.
It is universally conceded that Mme.
Melba is now at the zenith of her art
istic career. Manager Ellis has asso
ciated with Mme. Melba the present
season an excellent company of artists
and the "programmW srcc&ted br the
jll
organization have been commended In
the heartiest fashion wherever Mme.
Melba and her associates have ap
peered. The sale of seats for Mme.
Melba's concert will be held at the box
office of the Marquam Theater gin
ning Monday morning. January 25.
PRIVATE THEATRICALS.
4,
Rose Eytlnge's Remarkable Success
In Training Amateur Performers
Portland enjoys a well-earned reputation
for excellent amateur theatrical work. A
number of plays have been put on here
during the past few years creditable alike
to their sponsors and the local talent
participating.
But thare U always roots, lor ins?OYe-
raent. Leading professionals stage vet
eransadmit that they owe their suc
cesses largely to the indefatigable efforts
of conscientious stage directors and never
outgrow the need of their services.
In this line of work Miss Eytlnge has
no superior. For several years she has
devoted her talents to the training of as
pirants for stage honors, and her keen
Instinct never errs In " measuring their
ability and limitations.
Any amateur company that secures her
painstaking services In casting parts, di
recting rehearsals and conducting their
public presentation may rest serenely con
fident in advance that they will score a
success when Miss Eytlnge pronounces
them ready to face the ordeal.
YOUNG STAR WILL RETURN
White Whittlesey Is to Make Another
Appearance In Portland.
Of all the younger actors now before
the American public, especially those who
have earned their spurs In stirring mili
tary plays, nono i more eagerly wel
comed than White Whittlesey, he. of so
many romantic roles, who will appear In
return engagement at the Marquam
Theater, January 15, 17 and IS. This ex
planatory letter In the form of an invi
tation was recently Issued concerning this
notable engagement, by Manager Calvin
Heillg. of iha Marquam Grand:
Dear Sir: It Is with great pleasure that I
beg to Inform you that I have arranged for
a return engagement of Mr. "White Whit
tlesey, the young romantic actor, who was
recently teen at this theater, under the man
agement of Belaseo, Mayer and Price, the
wrtl-kaowB theatrical managers.
Mr. whlttleiey and hi superb supporting
company will bo seen here on .Monday. Tues
day. Wednesday January 18, 17. 18. 1805.
nnd. br general request, will be presented
in the productions of the famous thrilling
romance "Soldiers of Fortune." as well as
"Heartease" and "The gecond In Command."
The enthusiastic receptions recently ac
corded to Mr. Whlto Whittlesey by the pub
lic of this city and tho splendid press cr Ki
el ma he received from the entire press of
our city, hare enabled me to secure this at
traction for a. return engagement, which,
will be one of the most Important events
of the present season. I have tho honor
to remain, youra very truly,
CALVIN HEIL1G.
Manager Marquam Grand Theater.
THE STAR.
Greatest Monologulst of This Age, and
Other Brilliant Acts.
It Is 'seldom that a single performer Is
able to claim first place on such a pro
gramme as the Star Theater always pre
sents to Its multitude of patrons. This
I?, however, the case on the new bill
which opens tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. Raymond Teal, the greatest
monologulst of the age, the Czar of all
blackface comedians, and the funniest
fooler -of them all. will appear as the
feature act. A riot of laughter Is cer
tain to mark his every appearance. There
is nothing so excruciatingly ludicrous" as
a good monologulst. Billy Van Is one and
Raymond Teal Is tho other. Thorc are
only two.
Another great feature of the Star's new
bill is tho engagement of the- original
Clipper Quartet, whose playing and sing
ing has made them famous all over the
world.
An odd character on the programme
will be Dancing Doyle, the light-footed
wonder of vaudeville, and one of the
greatest laughing bits of the season.
De Moss and Caldwell will present a
comedy sketch, in which tho action and
the fun are fast and clean.
A point - where the- audience actually
stands up in its .seats and" screams Is
where Hall and Davis enter. These two
performers hold the world's bicycle rec
ord for speed, as indicated on the rolling
machines, by which a man whose wheel
may be moving at the rate of 60 miles an
hour I kept stationary on the stage. This
act is one of the cycle sensations of the
year.
. X captivating, sweet and saucy sou
brette is Dale? yeraon. and Robert EULs
the great baritone, will sing the latest
illustrated song. The projectoscope "will
show a number of extremely amusing
turns, among them being ono entitled.
"Amorous Militiamen.
Today the bill Is continuous from 2 to
10:30 P. M-, with the last appearance of
the Okabes, tho world's greatest troupe
of Japanese jugglers, and the Molassos,
the lightning-speeded whirlwind dancers.
THE BOOMING BAKER BIDS.
Makes the Strongest Appeal for Pat
ronage During Coming Week.
The new year is well under way and
the Baker business has caught the spirit
pf 1SC5. Crowds of people saw last week's
offering and the management is delighted
with the commencement of Its greatest
year. In order to maintain the present
flourishing patronage, an especially
strong offering will be made this week,
commencing Monday afternoon, and from
present Indications it will be voted the
greatest bill seen here since vaudeville
became the popular form of entertain
ment. The arti3ts and their acts arei
The famous New York comedy four, the
cleverest sketch performers In the coun
try, who will present their laughable and
original farce comedy which created such
a furore in New York early In the season.
Welch and Maltland. the eminent com
edy acrobats will introduce their delight
ful act here for tho first time on tho
Pacific Coast. John W. Wood, every
body's favorite ballad singer, will render
a new illustrated song; the three Amer
icans, a cracking good trio of talented en
tertainers, will appear af every perform
ance; Jeannic Marshall, the beautiful op
cratlce star, will sing popular and classic
selections and introduce her wonderful
yodellng; the Asheon trio, in their sen
sational casting act. will thrill their au
diences, and the biograph will show new
life-motion pictures. Remember that to
day's performancea will be continuous
from 2 until 10:30 P. M.
THE ARCADE.
Entertaining Acts of High Rank In
Vaudeville at This Popular Theater.
The Arcade Theater's new programme,
which opens tomorrow afternoon at 2:13
o'clock, certainly promises to be one long
dream of delight. Upon the programme
appears such entrancing performers as
the. Prager Sisters, whoso dancing and
novel, electrical effects make this act an
Iridescent bewilderment.
Dalten and Lewis are a pair of funsters
whose comedy sketch has scored an in
stant success from the Atlantic seaboard
to the Pacific Coast.
A feature of the bill which will have
great educational value will be the Pat
tersons, In which the man shows how
easy it Is to instruct a child in the way
ho should go physically, and how valuable
this instruction is. To all that are in
terested in physical culture this act alone
should Insure audiences at this popular
family theater.
Sboenwerk is a magical worker, whose
miracles would make tho efforts of Moses
in ancient days seem childish and unin
teresting.
Lilly Paloma the well-known canta-
tnee witn a Deautuui iacc ana cnarm
ing voice, sings one of the latest songs.
while new and sensational films have
been secured for the bioscope.
Today the bill is continuous from 2 to
10:20 P. M.
THE GRAND.
Every Act Thfs Week Is a Recognized
Headline Feature in Vaudeville.
Manager Errlckson starts well at tho
Grand, where this week he has secured a
programme every individual number of
which could weu oe featured as a neaa
liner. Every one likes a good animal
training act, and in Concer dog show
the public will see jm act that is the very
best of its kind "now on tour Iff vaudeville.
Concer has only to speak to his canines
and ther -with almost human intelligence
do Jus bidding.
Those who, like a real thrill will Qnd It
la St. Clair and Cariysle's humorous -wire
act. As a new. up-to-date ventriloquist
Hugh McCormlck. has no superior In- this
country. He made a great hit last year
in London and Paris, and when these two
cities accept an American artist In any
line- he must be good. Cook and Oak
present a singing- and dancing: acrobatic
number that is very refreshing alter the
oia-styie stuff often ssen. Holmes ar.a
Dean oiler an entirely ne- high, musical
act that is full of melody and surprises.
They had a big run at St. L0UI3 during
tna worlds Fair and became universal
favorites. Those who like a bit of pathos
intermingled in their entertainment will
find it in ths new pictured melody sung
by Mr. Bonner. ""Why Don't They Play
wiuj iior- TDe illustrations are particu
larly strong and beautiful and possess a,
fender interest. The Grandiscope will
have several entirely new offerings a;
reproduction of a part of the Japan-Russian
struggle at Mukden, a race between
a horse and an automobile for the wager
of a lady's kls3. and the midgets of mys
tery ana otner snorter stories.
Under Mr. Errlckson. the new manasrer.
the Grand will continue its careful but
liberal policy of supplying the public of
Portland with the very best attractions
that can bo secured in the entire realm,
of vaudeville The- greatest possible at
tention has bean paid to the bill this week
and it is by long odds the very best all-
round programme yet offered by the man
agement of the Grand Theater.
"Sultan of Sulu" Coming.
The Ade-Wathnll mil If:! :tt4rA wilt
fco the attraction at the Marquam Grand
Theater Thursday. Friday and Saturday
nlghts. January 13. 20 and 21. with a spe
cial price roatine Saturday. It Is not
)vi fuuruI scenery, the pretty glrla or
wwii costumes with their vagaries
Of COlOr thai- tiavo wv. e?..i
sunr the most popular of all comic op-
out 11s genuine humor and delight
fully catchy music. The words and lyrics
are by Geo re p Ari -,,a v.
Alfred G. Wathall. The book Is In tho
best vein of the gifted author, and the
music has won the praise of all the
critics. Thesn r tt,,, v,
wliy It has broken all records, and Is such
an enduring success.
STAG ELAND.
H- TV .Sar&xre hu mm "p.. t
Paris" to Madison Corer.
Robert Edeson will produce his new play,
tronghcart," in St. Paul. December 29.
"Davy Crockett" la
Augustus Thomas, and Lionel Barrymora Is
w oisrrca in tne production.
It seems to be deflnltelv ttut
Blanche Bates wilt appear here at the Em
pire In 'The Darling of the Gods."
Ben Greefs lecture on "Th nratna"
the First Unitarian Church on Thursday
night attracted a brilliant audience.
George H. Primrose's newly organized min
strels are to make their first New York ao-
pearance on January 0 at the Grand Opera-
xiuuse.
Rose Eytlnge, the distinguished actress
and teacher. Is quite ill at her apartments,
and has been unable to attend tn ir
classes for a few days.
Eddie Toy. the comedian. Is writing a book
of short stories entitled "Recollections of a
Stage Clown." They embrace experiences In
Mr. Foy's stage career of IS years.-
E. S. Wlllard will open In New Tork
City at the Knickerbocker Theater. Janu
ary 23. The play. "Lucky Durham," was
written by the late Wilson Barrett.
An English court has given this definition:
"A serio-comic Is a woman who comes on
the stage, sings serio-comic 'songs. Jumps
about a bit, and "perhaps' kicks her legs."
Florence Davis is soon to appear as a star
under the management of Mrs. H. C. De
Mllle In a new romantic comedy by Louis
Malloy. of Baltimore, entitled 'The riayer
Maid."
George K. Fortescue declares that by a
system of careful dieting and exercise he
has in one year reduced his weight i.W3
pounds, bo that he now weighs only 245 Vi
pounds.
This department Is In receipt of axopy of
'The Holy City." not the sacred song, but
the famous Biblical drama, which the Co
lumbia company will present this afternoon.
Thanks to the courtesy of .Manager A. H.
Ballard.
. ,
Blanche Walsh Is to play her annual en
gagement In New York in the Herald-Square
Theater, beginning January 30. She has
a new play by Clyde Fitch, entitled. 'The
Woman In the Case," dealing with New
York society.
Forbes Robertson, who will be seen here
tbls season in H. B. Esmond's new play,
"Love and the Man." sailed last Saturday
from London to begin his tour in Toronto.
January 0. Mr. Robertson will come to New
York for an engagement In February.
Julian Rose, the monolori3t. who makes a
specialty of impersonating Hebrew types.
was married In New York City on December
4 to Rose Cameron. Both Mr. Rose and
Miss Cameron are at present playing In the
melodrama "Fa3t Life" in New York.
Colonel W. F. Cody ("Buffalo BUI") says
he may leave his native land and spend his
last years in France. He is In Denver now
on a business trip, but will go to Wyoming In
a few days. He will sail In February with
his Wild west Show, which will spend sev
eral years in Europe.
Miss Laurctte Allen of the Columbia Com
pany. Is in private life Mrs. Frederick Mon
tague. Mr. Montague Is now starring In
"Escaped From Sing Sing." and enjoys the
distinction of being the only actor in the
country who makes 13 distinct changes dur
ing a performance.
This country Is to have a visit from Lydla
Thompson, tho founder of the famous Brit
ish Blonde Burlesquers. and who will brf re
membered by old-tlmo theater-goers as
having created a furore here when In her
prime. She is now on her way to visit her
daughter. Zeffie Tilbury, who is -playing the
role of Paulina in Viola Allen's production
of 'The Winter's Talc." Miss Thompson
was last seen here In 1SSS. Among ac
tresses who were once members of hec Brit
ish Blondes troupe may be mentioned Rose
Coghlan. Elizabeth Weatberbee. Pauline
Markham. Ellen Lewis and Edith Bland.
Miss Thompson has not been on the stage
in recent years.
Magpie Destroys Game.
SPARTA. Or., Jan. 5. (To the Editor.)
I read in Tho Oregonlan of a meeting
of the Oregon Fish and Game Associa
tion, and not being acquainted with any
of the gentlemen, take this means of
bringing to their attention the deprada
tlons of the magpie. In reality tho ques
tion belongs to the Legislature, and
some day not far distant I hope to see it
brought before that body by some one
Who has the preservation of our game
birds and animals at heart. More deadly
than the city gunner, the market hunter,
or the coyote is the magpie, and hun
dreds of nests he rohs every Spring of
the grouse, the chicken, and the sage
hen, not leaving a single egg or young
bird In a nest once found. The magpie
hunts the south slopes in the Spring,
with the persistency of a setter dog, and
destroying the eggs and young birds un
til the grouse and chickens aro fast dis
appearing, and sage-hens are nearly ex
tinct In this Immediate neighborhood. I
have made careful Inquiries, and find con
ditions about the same all along the
Powder River, "where the birds come to
breed. P- H. DATT.
Australian Introspection.
Syney Bulletin.
The present breed of city dwelling Aus
tralians aro mostly a lot of hideous
worms, who crawl on an abject collective
stomach to anything or everything for
eign, and who have nothing but contempt
for any local manufacture or product, no
matter how meritorious it may be
MDHIXE EY53 It EM ED Y.
A home euro for Eye troubles. Never falls
to win friends- Used for Infant and adulL.
Murine don't smart. Soothes Eye-pain.