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34 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. SEPTEMBER 23, 1906. . , .. i s I - km f . ff - :f ' : T !1 M.-rfV.-'-sv. All v.j'iA . 1) M i ; v ; .i i ftpJii.,f -' III a,-Ti- .If - 1 I IffiH (,V, - ' - . -Vi 1 VV.M I'll. iwatiit:: mmm u -v-- :y-' E . . u I week in theatrical circles, although In 1 ' 1 S' 4 1 .K ' " , i ' T 111 " - f ' V ' 4 . - .1 x - - l - S Nil- l - . - 4 h;. - i vx 4 ilV. - I Ife:-; s zrl v-sSSS 1 it - - . 1 I 1 1 ; - - -v,;'' - fki fe,' k,. sj. x Hi ' -- H THIS WEEK AT THE BARER. J Jfi ' 4' - l J pZZ i I T has been altogether a successful week in theatrical circles, although in no sense notable. At the Helllg we havs had very good comlo opera by the Stewart company, and its work in "The Two Rosea." Dorothy" and "Babette," was of a pleasing order. The first and last-named had never been sung here, and the element of newness made them un usually attractive. Of the three "Babette" was given by far the best performance. It was melodrama week at the Baker and the company struggled with the lines and situations of a piece that was top heavy, with what the press agents term, "heart Interest." There were two parts only in "Two Lit tle Vagrante" that were really worth the trouble. These, played by Lillian Law rence and Frances f?losson, were more or les human and gave them something worthy of themselves to do. Richard Thornton and Donald Bowles must have felt like kicking themselves every time they went on, while the rest of the com pany set their teeth manfully and played the thriller for all It was worth. "On the BrWge at Midnight," an old acquaintance, caJled at the Empire for the week. It was presented by an un usually good popular-prrce company, and as usual, gave the patrons much pleasure. The vaudeville features for the week were the "Metropolitan Singers" in opera 'selections at Pantuges and "The Mtmlo i Four" at the Grand. The Lyric company proved especially happy In "The Green-Eyed Monster," a most enjoyable farce-comedy, and the ' Allen company at the Star gave one of Its 'best efforts, "The Road . to Frisco," a melodrama with a rich pay streak of ex citement. This week Richards & Prlngle's Mln Btrels come to the Hcllig at reduced prices, the Baker will present "The Wil derness," a brilliant society comedy, the Empire will have a new version of "Lady Audleys Secret," called "A Mad Love," at the Lyric, "A Cuban Spy," military melo drama, la promised, and the Star will offer "East Lynne." PEW of us are aware that there was a colony of actors in Southern Oregon who deserted the stage nearly two years ago to become flrult farmers. After view ing the Rogue River country from the platform of on observation car, a number of times the principal members of the well-known Andrews Opera Company found the call of the soli so strong that they concluded to invest In orchard lands and live happily ever afterwards under their own vines and fig trees. One night toward the close of a pros perous season the company found itself in a thriving city' of the Middle "West, where they had Juet completed a very satisfactory week. Ed Andrews, one of the funniest "Kokos" who ever appeared in this country, said to Charlie Haxlerlgg, his manager: "Charlie, lets close now, send the peo ple back to New Tork and light out for Oregon." Hazlerigg agreed. The chorus and some of the principals were given return tick ets while Ed Andrews and his wife, Charles D. Hazlerigg and his wife (Nellie Andrews), the prima donna, and the oth er mpmhers took the train for Medford, in this state. Arrived here they soon found places to suit them 'and bought a dozen forms in one neighborhood. For two years they have been planting and harvesting with great success and the boards have known the Andrews Opera Company no more forever. Ed Andrews dug postholes and Hazel rleg mowed hay. They have prospered and are more and more devoted to the pastoral life. 'They keep hunting dogs and horses and use them at their leisure, while the waters of Rogue River are fre quently soundly whipped with their flies. They are making as much money or more than they did on the stage, and are hav ing . lots more fun. Recently, however, Consldlne & Sullivan made some of them a flattering offer to make a short tour of the vaudeville circuit, and so while the others look after things down on the farm, Nellie Andrews, Hazlerigg, Henri Gunson and Grover Nell have .decided to take a little flyer at the old, old game. They will appear at the Grand this week, doing the first act and the tower scene from "II Trovatore." They are all ar tists and will be worth hearing. I SHOULD Like to see the Baker com pany put on "The Merchant of Ven ice" some time this season. The present generation has never seen It done la stock here and I believe would take to It with avidity. The company Is adequate to play it and give a better performance of the play than the traveling combinations that do Shakespeare In the West. John Saln polls would make a splendid Shylock, pos sibly a great one, and since there isn't a great Shylock on the American stage, the sporting chance of seeing "Jack" Salnpolls try appeals to me. Lillian Law rence has played Portia and done herself credit. She can give a better perform ance of the part now than ever before. If George Baker will take a friend's tip, he will give us the "Merchant," stage and costume it well and make a lot of money In the week It holds the boards at his theater. A. A. G. Esmond's Exquisite Comedy, "The Wilderness," to Be Presented. The immense success of "When We Were Twenty-One" and the Insistent de mand for another play from the pen of the gifted, author of that comedy, Henry Esmond, has prompted Manager Baker to secure the rights to the beautiful Eng lish society drama,. "The "Wilderness,' and beginning with the matinee today this high-class production will be offered to the public. "The "Wilderness'' will be remembered as one of the greatest of New York successes, in which Margaret Anglln and Charles Richmond won. great fame and which Is destined to do the same for the talented members of the Baker compafty. It la a play of the problematic character, the scene being laid in Eng land. An ambitious mother succeeds in marrying her beautiful young daughter to a man of wealth and position, not con sulting the girl's feelings and overlook ing the fact that she has a romantic af fection for her cousin Jack.. Many such matches are made in our midst every month of the year, and this mother; like those of retS life, has quite a bit of man euvering to do before accomplishing her ambitious purpose. The wedding finally takes place, however, and the third act finds the couple inxthe London home, where Sir Milanor, the husband, discov ers Mabel's fancied former affection for her cousin. Instead of making a scene, he proves the nobleness of his nature to be equal to that of his position and gen erously decides to he self-sacrificing and give her up that she may be happy with her heart's choice. But when it, comes to taking such a step Mabel finds that there Is much to admire and revere in her noble husband in fact, she realizes for the first time that she loves him with an earnestness never felt for the cousin, and fnere Is an understanding arrived at between the couple which brings the drama to a most happy climax. The beauty of the sentiment expressed throughout this play, the keen satire and wholesome comedy, make it one of the most fascinating productions of its clans ever given the American public. There will be but two matinees, one today and the other next Saturday. The cast for "The Wilderness" is: Lsdy Honorla Pawson Eva Van Cleve Gilbert Pawson. her son. .. .Howard Russell Grinetead Worburn, a rich brewer William Harris The Hon. Jack Kennerly. .. .Donald Bowles Mabel Vaughn, Urs. Weston's daughter.. Lillian Lawrence f Ethel Glyndon Ethel Grey Terry Edith Cadogan Frances Slosson Sir Henry Milanor Richard Thornton Lady Milanor Mlna Crollus Gleason Mrs. Buckley Weston ...Frances Arno Joseph Trevor William Gleason Marjorie and Harold Mrs. Weston's children Hueh Graeme John Steppllng SYNOPSIS. ACT I The night. Scene: A fashionable afternoon tea-room in Bond street. ACT- II The dark hour before the dawn. Scene: A lonely spot In the Barcombe WooJs. ACT III The day. Scene: Drawing-room In Sir Harry Mllanor's house. Chesterfield street, Mayfair. EMPIRE'S NEXT OFFERING. "A Mad Love," One of the Season's Best Drawing Cards, This Week. "A Mad Love" will open at the Em pire at this afternoon's matinee and the announcement that this strong produc tion is to be presented to the Empire audiences has been hailed with de light. This attraction of Edward R. Salter has been received in New York and otacr large cities with marked favor, and Is adapted by Edward Locke from M. R. Braddon's famous story, "Lady Audley's Secret," and requiring no less than three carloads of scenic effects. The story of "Lady Audley's Secret" Is familip.r to all readers of good liter ature throughout the country. The trials and tribulations of poor Lady Audley . were so strong, so true and Intense, that the Btory created a sen sation in the literary world. As a play, "A Mad Love" is far su perior to "Lady Audley's Secret" as a story- The plot Is more beautiful and the situations and climaxes made more emphatic and (.urprising-. In a way, the play is a study of social llfo, and the story is so interestingly told and the characters so strongly drawn, that the piny Is the talk of the town wher ever the company has appeared this season. The heart interest Is powerful, and there is a vein of comedy run ning through the entire structure which relieves the Intense emotional situations and makes the spectator enjoy the play all the better. The masses and classes alike will be in terested in this great attraction. The leading role Is trusted to Miss Maretta Smart, one of America's most charming and accomplished young ac tresses. A leading- San Francisco paper In speaking- of Miss Smart, said: "A magnificent performance was given by Miss Maretta Smart, as Lady Audley a sweet, noble-hearted girl, played with admirable poise, power and dis tinction." Particular attention has been paid to the supporting company, and a carefully selected cast of extra ordinary excellence has been secured from the various New York produc tions. There will be but a matinee next Saturday afternoon. MINSTRELS TOMORROW. trie Famous Georgia Negro Minstrels Begin Engagement at IIciHg. Tomorrow (Monday) night at the Heilitf Theater, Fourteenth and Washington streets, the famous Georgia Minstrels will begin an engagement of three nights with a bargain matinee Wednesday. The management brings to us an entirely new show this season. New faces, new fea tures, new acts, new wardrobe, new scenery and paraphernalia. Only one member remains from last season, viz., Clarence Powell. The new members of note are Jim Crosby, Fred Simpson, Les ter McDanlels. Frank Kirk, Happy Bu regard; the wondor. Marsh Craig; the musicians and comedians. Kirk and Cooper; the three Toneys. marvelous ac robats; the Jolly Old Men, song and dance; Clarence Powell, the monologuist; Lester McDaniels, the grotesque comic bicycle rider, are a few of the leading 0
