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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1905)
IS I5S LOUISE BRANDT, the talented ingenue of the Columbia company, has tendered her resignation to take effect in three weeks time. Miss Brandt lias been a member of the company since its organization, and Is very popular with patrons of the theater. It was announced some time ago that she would star next season, and, although she has not an nounced her plans further, it Is understood that she will rest for the 'remainder of the present season. Her engagement to A. Lincoln Hart has been made public aid it is rumored that thoir marriage wiirr occur shortly. f Manager Ballard, of the Columbia, raid yesterday afternoon that had not re ceived Miss Brandt's resignation, and knew nothing whatever of the matter. It was a darkvweck at the Marquam. that theater being closed except for Thurs day night, w"hen a free fraternal rally was leld. The Columbia presented a pretentious production of "The noly City," a play founded on the incidents of the com mencement of Christianity. The piece It self 1 frankly a plagiarism of "Mary of Magdala" and "Ben Hur." The Columbia company made a fine showing In It. al most every member of the -cast filling Im portant roles In a very acceptable man ner. The Empire offered "Rudolph and Adolph," a familiar farce with the chorus feature, which was its strongest recom mendation in past seasons, omitted. At the middle of the week it gave way to Lincoln Carter's "Two Little Waifs." per formed by a company which is above the melodramatic standard. The vaudeville shows were about as usuaI- A. A. G. FAREWELL TO BAUME. Popular Actor Appears This Weekin "The Wife" at the Columbia. Edfcar Baumc. the popular leading man. will make his last apnarance with the , Columbia Stock Company this week. "The Wife." which will be the offering of the Columbia Stock Company this aft ernoon and evening and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Saturday matinee, is a charming society comedy-drama, writ ten by David Belasco and Henry C. DeMllle. authors of "The Charity Ball." It was originally produced at the Lyceum Theater. New York, where It attained a long and prosperous run. exceeding to tho number of representations even "The Charity Ball." and meeting with the un qualified approval of press and public. The story Is as follows: Helen Truman (Cathrine Counties) is beloved by John Rutherford (Edgar Baume). a United States Senator, but has given her heart to Robert Gray (Donald Bowles), to whom she is engaged to be married. Prior to the opening of the play. Gray has met at New Orleans Lucille Ferrant (Blanche Douglas), to whom, perhaps, he might have lost his heart had he not made a Timely discovery of her real character. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." and Lucille, stung to madnese by Gray's indifference, burning with Jeal ousy and rage, seeks out Helen and tells hor that Gray has deceived and deserted her. To this she Is instigated by Matthew Culver (William Bernard), an unscrupu lous politician, himself In love with Helen and Gray's rival for the position of 1 nlted States Marshal. Helen reproaches Robert for his supposed perfidy: the hit ter's attempt at explanation Is miscon strued and in a spirited scene Helen re calls her troth and ends their engage ment. Rutherford proposesto her and is accepted. The next act finds Helen the wife of the Senator, to whom she has plvon her hand, but not her Tieart. She meets Gray at. a reception given by Mrs. Ives (Laurctto Allen) -and learns she has been deceived realizing that the lore she endeavored to banish from her heart still dwells there that she has wronged not alone herself, not alone Gray In condemn ing him so-hastily, but Rutherford as well in becoming his wife while her heart was filled with lovo for another. This meeting between' Helen and Robert Is observed by Lucille, who at once In forms Culver, and the two carry exag gerated accounts of it to the baljroom, until at last it reaches the car of the hus band. Culver's design being to prejudice the latter against Gray, In the hope that Rutherford will cease to advocate Gray's claim to tho United States Marshalsblp. Culver's duplicity is exposed. Helen and Robert arc proved to b guiltless of wrong doing, but Rutherford learns that Helen is his wife In name only; that the love he thought was his is given to an- other. He tells her that henceforth they must live apart, strangers to each other, and as she leaves him he -sits before the lire, which slowly dies out, leaving him stranded in darkness and in gloom, .with onlv jad and bitter thoughts for his com panions. But all ends happily, as all things should, and Helen sees at last that her love for Robert Gray was but the fancy of a girl, and that the love of her woman's heart Is centered in her husband. AT THE EMPIRE TODAY. "A Jolly ' American Tramp" Opens With Matinee. A play new tb our theater-goers comes to the Empire Theater for three nights, ntartlng with the matinee today. It Is said to be one of those comedy melo dramas suited to the taste of the'popular prlce circuit and was written especially with this view to entertain the masses. There aro situations that are humorous and lines that aro said to be bright, and tho piece contains plenty of action. The play, which is in four acts, should please the patrons of tho Empire Theater. A genuine tramp, a detective, a life In surance agent, a wealthy rogue and de ceitful husband, a persecuted wife and mother, a beautiful daughter and a vil lage nc'cr-do-well, are tho principal char acters which go to make up Manager Newell's comedy sensation, "A Jolly American Tramp." The play is from the prn ot E. E Kidder, who Is responsible for more tender, touching, pathetic. heart-Interesting plays than anj other author now before the public HI "Peacef ul VaJley" and "A Poor Relation" made Sol Smith Russell famous and a millionaire In this work ho promises to surpass his other efforts and glvo to a piece that, for stirring situations, start ling climaxes, as well as heart-touching Interest, cannot be surpasd. Manager Newell has cast "A Jolly American Tramp" with care, selecting only artists eminently fitted for their respective rolss. Comedy and pathos richly blending, touching that well-spring of oxnotlon, the heart, and causing tho risibilities of its beholders to broaden from a smile into a hearty laugh, may be expected. The cast Includes Miss Bcrnyce Chllds. Irene Knapp. Charles Emmett, Miss Vera Wil son, Robert ewcomb. josepn .Kear ney and others. There aro spe cialties introduced in each act. Songs that reach the heart, . .witticisms that v.ill bring smiles, comedy that will cause laughter, and sensational climaxes tliat will thrill all who . witness the startling situations contained in "A Jolly Ameri can Tramp." COMING OF WHITTLESEY. Clever Romantic Actor in Return En gagement at Marquam Grand. Whit Whittlesey, the young roman tic actor, who created so great an Im pression when he was seen here a few months ago. -comes to the Marquam Grand Theater for a return engage ment this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and will be scon in lavish scenic productions on Monday and Tuesday nights of Richard Hard ins: Davis' famous and thrilling Ameri can drama, "Soldiers of Fortune," as well as a repetition of the charming English military play, "The Second in Command." on the Wednesday evening. In "Soldiers of Fortune" Mr. Whit tlesey will have a role that will fit him like a glove. Everyone almost has read Richard Harding Davis' novel. "Soldiers of Fortune," of which more than 3,000,000 copies have been print ed. Tho play is filled with delightful lovo scenes, comedy and pathos as well as somo of the most exciting momenta it would be possible to conceive on the stage. "Soldiers of Fortune" affords even" scope for clover acting and Whit tlesey and his company are said to be seen at their best In this stirring: drama. As there have been many Jnquiries for White Whittlesey to repeat hla ciever and delightful performance In the English military play, "The Second In Command." it will be given on next Wednesday evening. Seats are now selling. "THE SULTAN OF SULU." George Ade's Musical Success at Mar quam Thursday, Friday, 'Saturday. "The Sultan of Sum" will transfer his court to the stage of the Marquam Grand Theater next Thursday. Friday and Sat urday nights, January 19. 20, 21. with spo .clal price matinee Saturday. The "comic potentate Is the creation of George Ade and Alfred G. Wathall. The author of "Fables in Slang" is responsible for the words and lyrics, and Mr. Wathall is credited with the delightfully catchy zau-r sic for which the piece Is famous. Mr. Ado has added much to his fame by his bright satirical treatment of certain eon sequences of the occupation of the Phil ippines and the introduction thcro of American characters, cocktails, alimony and other things incident to up-to-date civilization. The story of "The Sultan of Sulu" is the history of KJ-Ram, who rules the .Island of Jolo or Sulu. "The Sultan of Sulu" is a typical rav age production in every sense of tho word. This means that neither pains nor expense nave been spared to make It an artistic musical and dramatic success. In the cast, which is headed by Thomas ! Whlffen. who enacts the role of KI-Ram, 1 the Sultan or Sulu, arc George O'Donncll, J Walter A. Lawrence. Fred Frear. Jtob I ert W. Parkin. WHlard Curtlss. James , G. McGee. William Hctherington. John 4 F. Fogarty. John T. O'Day. Maude. K. j Williams. May MontTord, Nellie V. Nleh 1 ols, Helen Tomllnson, Clara Tlchenor. Maude Henry JulU Corwin. Octavla j THE SUNDAX 'OKEGONIA PORTEND, JASUAY 15, 1995. ""BBBMBIssw 7 " AiBafL J ' . J J . bill with Concer's great dog: show and I u mar w x .r.r lS.TJ-U-i - S THE TJ&DEr" J g 03 cgggaA. An THE TJZtt: Broske, Matllc Rivenburg and EffloJ Hasty. The advance sale of seats will open next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. "THE HOLY CITY." Special : Performances at the Colurh . bia This Week. There Is a large number of people In Portland who have been unable to see "Tho Holy City" at the Columbia last week. Ono reason Is that the crowds were so big that all the people who want ed to see the play could not get in the theater in six nights. Also toward the end of tho wxsek a heavy snow storm and Inclement weather kept many people at heme instead of venturing out in the cold. There has beeen a large number of re quests to the management of the Colum bia to repeat "The Holy City," and Man ager Ballard has concluded to give three extra performances of "The Holy City," namely. Monday. Tuesday and Wednes day of tho coming week, January 16, 17 and IS. when the play will be given In precisely the same fashion and the same production and the same cast that has made such a great bit in Portland dur ing the week Just past. This will not interfere at all with the regular production of "The Wife." "The Wife" -will open Sunday matinee, Janu ary 15, and be played at this matinee and Sunday evening. It will then give way to "The Holy City," Monday, Tues day and Wednesday evening, and then "The Wife" again on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, including Saturday matinee. To make It perfectly clear to all pat rons of the Columbia Theater, the bill for the coming week will bo as follows: Sunday. January 15, matinee and eve ning. "Tho Wlfe-'i; -Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, January IS, 17 and IS. "The Holy City": Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Including Saturday mat inee, January 13, 20 and a, "The Wife." "Nettie the NeWsglrl." It is claimed that In the point of lavish ness and superb scenic display Gould and Freed's production of "Nettle the News girl." which appears at the Empire one week, beginning -January 22. Is entitled to much praise. There are four acts in the play, the plot of which Is laid In New' York- City, which affords an excellent op portunity for the scenic display men tioned. Among these arc the new Penn sylvania Railroad tunnel beneath the North River: the old boat-house and docks on the East Side: the arriving and departing ferry-boats, and the attempted murder in the small skiff almost under the Brooklyn bridge. The play I one that Li sure to please, for many bright interpolations are prom ised, and several vaudeville features will be introduced. The company will bo headed by Miss Wauda Ludlow, that di minutive little actress whom so many admirers have likened to the great Lotta in her early days. Posesslng the same clever talent, splendid voice and beauti ful 'countenance. It is predicted that Miss Ludlow will srtne day find herself on tho highest round in the ladder of fame. The Jeffersons In "The Rlvafs." Following In the footsteps of their Illustrious father, the well-beloved Jo seph Jefferson. William -W and Joseph Jefferson. Jr.. are presenting, for their third very successful year of starring. Richard Brinsley Sheridan's delicious comedy, "The Rivals." The former Is the Sir Lucius O'Trigger, while the latter Is valiant "Bob Acres," and are support ed by the all-star cast which have been employed by Mr. Jefferson for many years. This attraction will be at tho Marquam Grand Theater In tho very near future. William Collier Coming. "The Dictator," the new farce by Rich ard Harding Divls, In which William. Collier is now appearing under" Charles Frohman's management, is to bo seen at the Marquam Grand In the very near future. THE STAR. Programme of Unparalleled Excell ence Begins Monday. For the week beginning with the Monday matinee at 2 o'clock the Star Theater offers the theatergoers' of Portland a programme -which will sup ply an hour's entertainment of unpar alleled excellence." The European marvels, Camillo a'nd Fcna. will head the bill in a contortion and high-chair pyramid act. which has many thrilling' moments In it. Mile. Fona is an equilibrist of most engag ing appearance; and Mons. Camillo Is the originator of the zigzag pyramid .and the only performer who is able to do It today. A typical comedy act en titled '!A Crazy Messenger" will be presented by Zanfretta and Mansfield, and this act Is guaranteed to draw tears of laughter from a red Indian, and red Indians are never supposed to lairgh. The only lady shadowgraphers in tho world are the Durbyelle Sisters, whose fcther names are Loa and Fay. The funny things which they do with their fingers, a lantern and a canvass screen are marvelous to behold. The king of all merry minstrels. Raymond Teal, has been re-engaged for seven days more, owing to the great success he has scored with the Portland public Carrie Bell Miller, the versatile vau devillian. will introduce some entirely new soubrette stunts, while Daisy Vernon will sing illustrated songs. The ballad which she has selected for the coming- programme is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever writ ten. The children's friends. Happy Hooli gan and Willie Wostinghouse Smith, will be presented by the projectoscope, and their funny antics are something which, will amuse the children. The attontion of mothers Is especially call ed to this feature of the programme. THE GRAND. An International Convention of Sur prising Novelties This Week. At the Grand the coming week the list is headed by the three Lyres who Introduce an European novelty, the like of which has. never been seen in this country. The act Is beyond description and must be seen to be fully appre ciated. There will be two delicious uketches. The original Murphys offer "The Irish Rose." a melodramatic skit, and. Bessie and Charles Krona present their delightful playlet. "The Dudo of the'' VHlase." This gives them strong opportunity to introduce their very in teresting specialties. Whitehead and Diamond are two "kute, komical j second. Musical Bentley does more with the Xylophone than any man alive, and Jeanle- Fletcher, direct from the urpneum circuit or ban iranciseo, win be seen in a superb and attractive spe cialty. Mr. Alf Bonner sings the very new est and latest Illustrated son?, "Don't Cry, Katie, Dear." with accompanying pictures of rare excellence. The Grandlscope exhibits "An Impossible "Voyage," positively the greatest story film ever shown to the public It deals with the adventures of a lot of Paris ians who take a trip to the sun, moon and stars and under the waters of the sea. It Is a perfect whirlwind of pho tographic fun. The performances to day will be continuous from 2 o'clock P. 1L to II- Today is the last oppor tunity to see this weeks very clever bill with Concer's great dog: show and McCormlck. the extraordinary ventrilo- MRS. SYLVIA W. WGUIKK. 2o elocution work that has ben dona In rortland for years has attracted more attention than that of Mrs. Sylvia McGulre. reader and Impersonator, whose re cltal at the White Tempet last month wan one of the moet unique programmer that has ever been glren in Portland. Mrs. JtcGuIre makes a spclalty of negro dialect tories. and her success In this particular line may be attributed to the fact that ah 1 a Southerner, her ancestors for gencrationn having; lived In Kentucky, where she wai born and educated. By constant azioclatlonr eh: has imbibed all the quaint humor of the Southern darky and Interprets their character and dialect to perfec tion. She has all' the requisites of a finished artist, belnsr poftsetmd of a voice of sympathetic quality, to which la added that ImJtflnabta charm of personal roar net Inn, so essential to success In public work. Her great versatility Is shor.-n In the wide range of her programmes, which embrace iramat!e. sentimental and dialect selections. Mrs. McGuIre will be; heard In another delightful- programme Tuesday evening. January IT. at Grace Methodist Church, and wilt be assisted on this occasion..by such weU'known musicians a Mrs. May Dearborn Schwab. Miss Frances Gill. -JLtX'seor Wilder and other. ? qulst. Remember that on these col 6, and clammy days It is a positive pleas "ire to visit this comfortable theater ind be entertained with a. bill that is put on always just cs advertised. WEEK OF JUBILEE OPENS. Lyric Will Celebrate Its Last Week as a Straight Vaudeville House. After January 23 the Lyric will became .X&J?t '.fr? .'$g-.p:. -jfJV