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18 .THE SUNDAY OREGOKIAN, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 12,. 1905. - : -f 'FV HHfcr msmmsmmM xmm fwz li THKiHK was variety enough at the various theaters to suit the moBt capricious taste, but no great, over hEdov.ing event, as there whs In the preceding "week. Edna Wallace Hopper desire to pet away from the musical idea and be known as a comedienne who acta rather than sings ditties or dances steps. She "brought her chosen vehicle. "A Country Mouse." to the Marquam at the begin ning of the week, and It mu3t be con fessed did not set the river on firo. Jn "Captain January," which she used a a curtaui-rai?er. her work was pleasing. She portrayed a very little girl in pina fores, and the illusion wag quite satisfactory- It -was more Arthur Law's fault that "A Country Mouse" did not fv Portland, for hi wrote it. T'd niay not be sufficiently cfi'lllzed to appreciate the filth which the comedy contains. New York approved when Ethel Barrymorc played It. and. of course, with New York's seal upon it the rest of the country should accept It willy nilly. Unfortunately, the rest of the country js not so disposed, and "The Mouse" fall flat in the "prov nce" If Mrs. Hopper Ls In earnest about a change for the better, she made a t'readful mistake in taking up with this piece after it had been ued by another star. She should have provided herself with a new play and one that can be wlt i.essd -without qualm. by decent people. Shelve "A Country Mouse," Edna "Wallace Hopper, and get something that doesn't r eed deodorising. Joseph Murphy, the oid - time Irish re median, gave three perrormancea of his famous "Kerry Gow" and "Shaun Khue." Those plays came like a breath of freeh air after the erotic Hopper experience. 'rhe star and hL plays arn seeralngiv as unchanging as. the eternal hills, and" the regular Murphy clientele was on hand to njov Irish as she should be spoke and acted. De Pachmann, a piano-piaying celebrity, had the house on Saturday night. "Sweet Lavender" at the Columbia gave the stock company a chance to do Its best, and the result was one of the most attractive performances of the company's c areer. The Empire kept Its customer? busv with "Over Xlagara Falls," as melo dramatic and noisy an they make 'era. and the lesser stock companies at the Sljou and Juyrie gave satisfaction. The vaude ville patronage picked up wonderfullv duriqg the week, probably owing to the fact that unusually good bills were or-fcrea- A. A. G. "QUO VADIS" AT THE COLUMBIA Second of a Series of Religious Dramas Opens Today. Starting- -with the matinee todav. the Columbia Theater -will be for onveek the scene of a most magnificent and impressive story of the oarliest dawn of tho Christian religion. "The Ho;y City," recently given at the Columbia, was a splendid success, not 6nly in point of attendance but as a grand scenic picture, and true delineation of the eventa of those earliest days, the beginning of the Christian religion. This mter-work of the great Polish author is known throughout the civil jzed world, but brief resume of Xhe story -will not be out of place: -Lyila, the daughter of a Lygian King, has been Sent to. Rome as a hostage for her father, and. placed in the keeping of Plautua, a Jtoman General, and his -wife, Pomponia. She Is followed to Itonie-by Ursus. who for love of her has constituted himself her guardian and vrotecfor. Marcus Vinioius meets her and alls in love with her. He is a Pagan, she a member of the new sect of Christians, and so has fallen under the ban of the bloodthirsty Nero, who has doomed to hcu-riblo torture and death all followers of the Son of Heaven. Petronlus, a wealthy patri clan, uncle of ViniQlue, espouses the cause of the young lovers and deter mines to save Lygia from the brutality of Nero and the vengeful hatred of his wife, Poppaea. Rome is destroyed by p great conflagration, by order of Nero, who seeks an inspiration for Ms doggerel verse. Inspired by greed nd love of gold. Chllo Chilonldci. a renegade, Greek, denounces the Chris tians as the destroyers of the city, and aU are condemned to death some flung to the lions, others wrapped, in cloths soaked in oil. bound to pillars, are snade living torches, while the unfortunate Lygla is fastened upon the horns of a fierce wild bull, to be gored and tram pled to death in he arena before- the evo4 of the populace of Rome. From this frightful fate she Is saved by the faithful, Drsus. and restored to Viniclus who has become a Christian. The mar- mm STU T11EATKK. UTH BnANFr-wii V " AT THE m, mmM tyrn have not died In vaia. the- .tiirone of Nero totters, and a new power' arises in the world the power of th.e cross. "LOVERS' LANE" AT EMPIRE. Louise Brandt and Edgar Baume Ap pear With New Company. The extraordinary iuterest shown in the appearance at the Empire Theater in the combination of Louise Brandt and Edgar Baume and the organization of a new company prompted the man agement to produce an exceptionally strong bill for the opening, boginuinc with a matinee today and running th entire wck with a popular-priced mat inee Saturday, and to this end Clyiln Fitch's beautiful play, "Lovers' lane." was chosen. It takca those who visit its hospitable shades through delightful emotions aid much pleasant laughter. One see. too. glimpses of .small town life wliioh aro refreshing-and full of charm. ThC.play opens in the little parlor of the par sonage, cheery, full or hooks and pic tures, the runllsht streaming through the blpr window, and boyonfl the chnrnv ing vinta of tree and quaint houRea and bright flowers. It Is hero that lip Singleton writes his svrmon. and lt i here that trembling- and diffident yuunp men come to ask the minister to mrry them nnd bluhir.g girls softly piuimur "yes" in the marriage service. And It is here that Dr. Singleton falls in lnv and his whole life takes a new tone After thin bit of home life the scene shifts to the village street, before th district school, where "Molly" toils and tache? "young Idea"; here. too. under the spreading boughs of a great elm. the village general store stands. Tho crowd of school children is seort play ing in the ptreet, 5inging thcJr merry songs, romping, playing leap-fros or "horse." and apparently enjoying themselves to the limit. After this the mlnJstor's. orchard ls tho scene of ac tion, and' there the tragedy and comedy of life Join hands. In the Autumn tints of red and yel low and dull brown the romance of the minister and Mary seems to end, and his whole flock, enraged at him. tells him, as the darkness uomes .on, that he Is to preach for them no longer, but at another time the same people come to him. under tho apple tree laden with pinlc and white flowers, and ask him to return to them. The scenery of the play fills oat its atmosphere of paco'and quiet and charm.- Tho Brandt-Bauine Company will present "Lovers' Lane" the entire week with a Saturday matinee. religion. dUcreditj the "Scotch marriage" of his daughter Flora and Lord 'Hay. driving the- girl from his homo In a tre mendous outburst of anger, afterward blotting her name from the family Bible. Mr. Stoddart's interpretation of Lach lan Campbell is known to be one of tho .great portraits of the American stage, nnd he gives to tho part a rendition that is wonderful when" It Is remembered that he is Jn his SOth vonr. This i announced as Mr. Stoddart's farewell tour of the country, making this engagement the last Jn which ho will be seen here as the old Scotch shepherd. Reuben Fax. who created the role of the tippling, philo sophical Dostman Arohibnld MoKlttrlefc. will again portray this lovable charactor. ' vuuuiuuuii( luuvii mi iiiu tuimuj wild which tbi play abounds. The same beautiful scenery seen before, is prom ised In the coming appearances, includ ing scenes of the glens of Drumtochty and the interior and extorior of Camp bell's cottage. . In support will be Irma La Pierre. J. Palmer Collins. Carlyle Moore, Louise Rutter. F. Elliott Jenkins. Robert C. Easton. Adelaide furamlnr "William TTnll. W. S. Gill. Edith Talbot .Robert Ireland i and M. D. Stepner. Seats are now sell- j ing for the entire engagement. Spain. A large and competent company will Insure complete and efficient per formances. Interest in these engagement? will be particularly directed to Miss Mario Drofnah. ss-ho. in a remarkably stiort time, has achieved a uromlnont place in the theatric world by her por trayals of puch heroines of the classic drama as Beatrice and Katherlne. Miss Drofnah will be recti ai DFdcmoria. a role in .which she has commanded, the warmed critical admiration, and as the singer Maritana. whose charms Inspire Don Caesar to his gallant enterprises. The advance tale of -ceats will open next "Wednesday morning, February 15, at 10 o'clock. "THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH" J. H. Stoddart Supported by Reuben Fax and Company at Marquam. A dramatic event of prime Importance is announced for tomorrow. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, February 13. 14 and j 35. at the Marquam Grand Theater, when I -xn .Bonnie Brier Bush" will be the of fering at that playhouse. This is the j fourth car of thla staxo adaptation of j Ian MacLaren's tales and its exceptional fuece-'s Is known to the majority of the atergoers. The favorite actor. J. H. Stoddart, and the quaint comedian, Reuben Fax. will again head the cast, which, with" a few minor exceptions. i; said to be the samo as has been seen hero In the two pre vious engagements of this charming play. The story mainly- treats of how the old shepherd. Lachlan- Campbell, -wjioso life, and home are controlled by the "sterneat ' CHARLES B. HANFORD IS COMING ' Eminent Actor Will Present "Don Caesar de Bazan" and "Othello." i "Othello." the majestic moor of Venice. 1 and "Don Caesar de Bazan." the volatile . hero of Spanish court life, aro two of the most conspicuous characters In Charlou B. Uanford's repertoire, likewise I the two plays he has decided to produce at the Marquam Grand Theater. Friday night and Saturday matinee. February 17 and IS, "Don Caesar de Bazan" will be given, and on Saturday night "Oth ello" will be the hill. Mr. Hanford's Interpretation of the role of Othello is one of the standard creation of the modern stage. The -play Is familiar to every playgoer and every reader. a one. which reveals the higher opportunities for the exercise of a trage dlan's'art. It is a drama of powerful hu man passion, requiring the dignity of bearing and intensity of emotional ex pression for which Mr. Hanford is dis tinguished. Mr. Ilar.ford'p version of the play will be the one used by Edwur Booth, who held "Don Caesar" In high esteem. Mr. Frank Hennig will have the responsi bilities of the villain role In each play, belns cast for Iago In "Othello" and Don Jose la "Don Caesar." Mr.- Edward D'Qlze will play Casslo and the King of Eelieves Isadore Rush Alive. . Although Iaudorc Ruah has been dead for three months, her aged mother, who has for a long time been in feeble health, in Wilkesbarre. Pa., has read to hor each week a letter supposedly writ ten by the actress-daughter, who was killed while surf bathing In California. It was feared that the news would be such a severe shock to the aged Invalid that she could not survive It. The family arranged a system by which lt will be al most impossible for the news to reach her. "When she inquired anxiously why her daughter had not come to spend the holidays with her as usual alio was In formed that the company was making such a successful tour of the "West that It would not return East for some time. - It wan Miss Rush's habit to write .week ly to her mother, and as these let ters could not be discontinued without ex citing the old lady's fears, letters pur porting to bo from the actress are read to her each week. . .QMING, ATTRACTIONS. Carlyle Moore as Lord Hay. When "The Bonnie Brier Bush" cornea to- the Marquam' Grand Theater tomorrow (Monday). Tuesday and Wednesday nights, an old Portland fa vorite. Carlyle Moore, will return as Lord Hay. Mr. Moore was stage direct or of tho Baker Stock Company for several seasons, playing a wide range of parts during- the time iu a. decidedly artistic manner. His many friends and thufc who have come to know him through hi . professional duties here will be glad to know- of his brief visit with this delightful Scottish play. Creatore's Italian Band Coming. . Creatore'' and his Italian band, with lime. Barili as soprano soloist, will be heard at the Marquam Grand Theater in the near future. Creatore has grown to bn a wonderful musical factor in the East. At a recent concert in Washing ton, D. C, ho was the recipient of the largest laurel wreath over parsed over the footlights in that city. It was a symbol of more sincerity and unity of appreciation than is usually bestowed upon any artist. It was presented by the Music Lovers' Knot, all of whom aro admirers of Creatore's musical genius, and It marked his high standing in the esteem of the musical public "The Mummyand theHumming Bird" From the standpoint of art and the higher drama the appearance of Paul Gllmorc and his company In "The Mummy and the Humming: Bird." which comes to the -Marquam Grand Theater shortly, will be one of the best things tliat local theatergoors will have a chance of seeing- this sea son. This will bo Mr. Gilmore's last season In the role of Lord "Jack".Lum ley, tho "Mummy." his new vehicle for .next 3caaon having- been chosen al ready. A crowded house Is certain to greet this talented young- actor. Jiu-Jitsu Tomorrow Night. Tho advance sale for the big jiu-jitsu performance at Ringler's Physical Cul ture Hall tomorrow night opened with a rush, and indications point to a full house. General Nil. and the Royal Troupe of Japs, assisted by Professor Ringler, will give a wonderful demonstration of the secret art known as Jiu-jitsu. Of special Interest to the women will be the overcoming- of a burly ruffian by a small Jap anese woman. Scats on sale at Ringler's Hall, 309 Alder street. TrjE .GRAND. A Number of Eastern Novelties on Next Week's Bill. ' A number or Eastern novelties arc on the new bill at the Grand The ater., Danny Mann made such a hit last week that ho has been retained for a second week, but ha will offer a new sketch "Mrs. Grogan's Birth day." It 1b a farce that has made a hit everywhere. Hyde and Heath, direct from Eastern triumphs, will present "A Load of Hay." very funny and re plete wltn special scenery and electric effects. The SIrlonJas. the new artists on the wire, will oitev a comedy act. They are very fine. The mitiHtrel king, Rob ert WJngate. will give black minstrelsy in a nutsh;ll'4 ami prove his title to champion as the trick bono soloist of tho world. , Few have not heard of the wonder ful Clem McGce. th- crayon artist." All the newspapers in the' tend have bought his pictures. and huvc exploited him. Ho will positively appear at the Grand and will show us much clever ness with his feet as his .hands. Boyle and Lewis will appear in a comedy sketch.- which is said to be clever. "Good Bye LIUio Girl. Good Bye" Js the name of' the new- lluatrated song which will be rendered by Alf Bonner in his usual happy and effec tive style. Two absolutely new and ab sorbing pictures will be done by the grandlscope. "The Auto Rac Suicide" and the. "Bee Hive." The bill is the most varied, and attractive one which the Grand has ever had and the house will .undoubtedly be packed all week. ; GREAT MILITARY DRAMA. The Lyric Stock Compny Will Present Famous Comedy-Drama. Beginning next Monday afternoon, the Lyric stock company wllL produce for the first time in Portland the sensational ro mantic comedy-drama, "Rio Grande," which tells a thrilling story of frontier New Mexico during the last great Apache outbreak. The play is one of the best combinations of all the strong dramatic features that auy author has succeeded in originating for stage production and the splendid success lt has enjoyed in the East Is tho best possible recommen dation it could have. The characters are all well drawn with remarkable fidellty to life. There Is the haughty Spanlsh Amorican villain, the dashing army offi cer, the eccentric old frontier lawyer, who thinks that the Rio Grande Valley !s the gardon spot of tho earth. The bluff old Colonel, the New York swell who Ih in New Moxico to find adventure, and who succeeds; tho beautiful daughter of the Colonel, a typical army girl; the r slangy boarding school girl, her enthusi astic brother, who wants to be a dime novel desperado: the . old Indian fighter, and the many types familiar to a fron tier army post. The scenery is elaborate and the costumes rich and correct. "Rio Grande" will be one of the moet stupen dous productions ever niadc In Portland and the public Is fortunate In having an opportunity of seeing it at popular prices. Don't forget that the present bill, "A Cheerful Liar," will be s:ecn for the last time tonight. "THE BRAZILIAN WIDOW." Farce Will Be the Offering of Bijou Stock Co., the Coming Week. Just to laugh all the time; to scream with mirth until apoplexy is threatened; to be thankful that you are alive just to be able to laugh these are the sensations that are Jn store for those who witness tfco mutchleiw BIJou Stock Company In their coming bill. "The Brazilian Widow, 'J which will be glvn Its first performance" tomorrow afternoon. The clever farce ha stood the test of the most critical audiences in this country and Europe, and has been justly accorded the highest place among laughing shows. The com pany has carefully chearsed. th -piece under the direction of the veteran stage manager, A. R. Thorne. and Is prepared to give a great performance of it. Spu ria! fcencty has been painted for the production, and every detail has been ar ranged with the utmost rare. As a big. extraordinary Inducement to the public to pntronlz the Bijou," the management has decided to offer a.priz of J5 at each nfghl performance . next ft