The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, January 06, 1907, Section Four, Image 35

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOSIAX, POK.TJL.ANT, JANUARY 6, 1907. 33 Master Qeorffle Falknrr in a prominent role. This young actor has few equals la ability and his specialties are most art- ktically given. The first performance of thi impor tant engAgement will te at this after noon's matinee, - and next Wednesday there will be a special popular-priced matinee to give all an opportunity to see it. Curtain at 2:15 o'clock sharp. "KERItr GOW" TtESI)AY. Alle-n Poone In Famons I ri?r. Drama . . at the Heills Theater. , The clover Irish comedian and Sinner. Allen Doone. -will present Joe Murphy's famous Irish Drama, "Kerry Gow." at the Heilig Theater next Tuesday and 'Wednesday nights, January 8 and J. Tues- day nlgrht. the first performance will be Kiv-en under th auspices of th Ancient Order of Hibernians of this city. The ad Vance Bale will open thus morning: (Sun- dayV at the box office of the theater, Fourteenth and Washington streets. The .tfry or "Kerry Gow" Itself is worth any one's attention, but Mr. Doone has enriched the play with the sweetest touches of nature, and dressed all with the truest hits of Irish scenery. The Drew frtrm fs a delightful country pic ture, and the smithy offers every oppor- tunlty for naturalness, which opportunl- tls are taken mlvantasre of by the entire -im pany. Mr. Doone and his helper make music on the anvil while heating: red-hot iron into horseshoes, and the chatter and sinking and dancing are so true to life that one forgets himself and "believes that Mr. Doone has taken him into his own little shop. Then the race is. made exciting "by the fact that the news J3 carried to the stage by carrier pigeons. "Kerry Gow' Is natural. It Is beautiful. "THE SVLTAX OF SULU." tieorge Arfe's Tuneful Musical Com edy at Hellig Xext Thursday. Goorsre Ade's successful musical rnmody, "Sultan of Sulu." will bp the at traction at The HriliR next Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, January 10, 11, 12, with a special matinee Saturday. This most substantial of all comic opera stic cesses la almost too well known to need mention to our readers. Briefly outlined, the story of "The Sultan of Sulu" is woven around the episode which befalls Hadji Mohammed Kl-Riim, the Sultan of Sulu. or Jolo, who. previous to the American Invasion, had, acquired several,. interesting and charming additions to his harem at the expense of warfare with a neiirhborinpr Datto. The timely arrival of the American soldiers, the acquisition of his territory and his assimilation of the groat American beverage, the cocktail; brinjr hout a jrlimpse of Oriental color which s exceedingly whimsical and di verting. "Characters who add merriment and satire to the locale are Colonel Jef- fprson Budd, an Arkansas politician and Krlgfadicr of Volunteers: Lieutenant Hardy. 17. S. A.; Henrietta Budd. the Brigadier's daughter; Pamela Jackson, a female spinster and judge advocate; "Wakeful M. Jones, a CTiieaso life In surance asrent ; Chiouita. .the Sultan's fa vorite wife: a quartet of Boston school teachers, and the Sultan's secretary and retinue, and native dancing girls. One of the most pleasing pictures of the pro duction is a well-balanced and perfectly drilled chorus of young: and beautiful Finpers. The book Is by George Ade, whose "Fables In Slang" are familiar to everyone. The' words fairly scintillate with h is brilliant and satirical humor. and la almost Gilbertian in its tone. The lyrics have a merry jingle and the music, which was written by Alfred G. Wathall, Ik tuneful and melodious and never fails to elicit encores. Among the numbers which have found favor in drawing rooms are "The Smiling Isle of Sulu," "My Sulu I-.nl u-lu.' the military "hike" song, "fcin PHKed In ft- Sort of Way," "The IJ. S. A., "if I But Knew," "R-E-M-O- R-S- K," 'Ki-Ram's Wedding March1 and "Take Me Back to Manistee." Seat sale opens next Tuesday morning-. January R. at box office. Heliig Theater, for the entire engagement. 'Run to Knrth" Tor iMst Time Today Tonijjht will witness the conclusion i f the ph?ntsim nally successful run of "Run to Earth' at the Lyric. Few plays which have been produced in the City of Portland have proved more pop u hit- with tiie theater patrons, and those who have so far missed seeing this splendid performance should de- l.-ty no longer,, but wecure tickets at iiicp for the performances tliis after noon unil tonight, which will close the run nf the play. It is the biggest melodrama of the season. "THE LITTLE MINISTER." Allen St otk Company Wl 11 I rod u ce famous Play This Week. 'The Little Minister" will be produced by the Allen Stock Company at the Star Theater this work. There will be mati rpc? Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. In offering "The Little Minister" Man- a per Allen is Bivins the patrons of the Star one of the best plays in the English language and one which necessitates a lare outlay for the privilege of present- ins imd staging:. The patronapre ac ((riled the company, however. Justifies the management In Kivinj? such an ex- I'cnsive and high-class attraction for such small admission charges. "The Little Minister" has never been played at such low prices anywhere else fn the country. Mr. Barrlc author of "The Little Min uter," established his fame on this story nnri "The Bonnie Brier Bush." Of the two, "The T.tttle Minister" is considered the better play. Maude Adams, the lead in American actress, established her self as a star in Lady Babbie, a role which will be in the hands of Miss Verna I-olton this week. There are few modern Plays more familiar to the public than this story and It Is a favorite wherever presented. The plot tells of a gathering or weavers or the town or Thrums, who are on a strike for hiprher pay. They are to oe attacked by the British soldiers, when they are rescued by Lady Babbie, who Is masnueradlnf; as an Egyptian. Rev. Mr. Gavin Dishart falls in love with Lady Babbie and this affection is recipro cated. The minister tries to be serious with the girl, but she is so brljrht and lively that he finds it impossible. He meets her at the home of Nanny Webster, who is on the verge of being sent to the workhouse. There is considerable pathos in thin -act and also some of the best of comedy. Rob Daw. a reformed drunkard sees that the little minister loves the Egyp- tlan and thinks the girl has cast a spell over the clersyman. To save the min ister. Rob Dow tries to kill Lady Habble. In the end. however. Lady Bab ble and the minister have a Scotch mar riage, which the aristocratic father of the frlrl falls to break. There are many characters in "The Little Minister" and some dramatic situations, such as when the riot act Is read and Lady Babble's escape from prison. "UBEHTV It A Kill' KEAT WEEK rVolmiati Comedy Will FVlIow "Old HeitlelbcrB' at the Baker. 9 The Baker stock company will produce a Kmhman comedy for the week follow ing "Old Heldelbergr, and oponlng next Sunday matinee, January 13. This will be Liberty Hail," one of the most dcllpht- ful and refreshing comedies of the sea son and one In which all the members of the company will be piven special oppor tunity to produce laughter and general Hilcty. The ladles will wear elejrant guwus and the scenery and stage settings of this play will be very elaborate and beautiful. The Baker stock company members have firmly established themselves in comedy, as was plainly manifested in the recent production of Hoyt's "A. .Milk. White Flair," wben tbey .made their audiences simply scream with laughter at every performance. While ''Liberty Hall" is not of such a farcical order and Is built more on society lines. It is replete witii snappy sayings, bright lines and crucical .situations, The whole produo tion makes a beautiful picture, and it has sufficient mirth and .enjoyment to make an evening of unusual entertainment "AT CRIPPLE CREEK." Hal Tteid's Greatest and Latest West orn Play, Coming Next to Empire. EL J. Carpenter will return this season to the Empire with his greatest offering "At Cripple Creek," which will open next Sunday . matinee. January 13. This la "Orlople Creek's" second season. It was one of the record breakers at the Empire last year. The play Is the best work of Hal Reld, a noted playwright, and has been pro nounced by leading critics to be Mr. field's masterpiece, and also the strong- rst and most Interesting portrayal ot life In the Rockies that has been given to our sta&e. It Is cleverly handled: the motives are. cleverly blended and the heart Interest Is enthralling. The piece contains many scenes or tenderest beauty: abounds in wholesome comedy and Is replete with striking scenes and Btlrrlnfr situations. A car load of hand some and elaborate scenery is carried for this production and each of the four acts Is staged In the most elaborate and complete manner, the third act in par ticular hei n k the most complicated and heaviest ever provided for a drama to be taken en tour. THE LITTLE DUCHESS" Anna Held's Musical Comedy Success at Hetlis Next Sunday. Notablp amone the coming attractions at The HeiliK Theater, for four nights. besrinning: next Sunday. January 13., is Countess Olga von Hatzfeldt, the clever little prima donna comedienne whom Milton and Sargent Aborn advanced to stardom last season in Anna Held s Tor- chess." This is one of the most elaborate musical productions ever staged, ana tne new star made as pronounced a hit In it last year as did her predecessor. The Countess is surrounded by a big com pany of comedians and pretty grins, and she Is most ably seconded by the clever comedian. Robert Lett, who Is also to be starred next season In a new musical comedy- Seat sale opens next Friday, January 11, at box ortice, Hetng 1 neater. THE STROLLERS" COMING. Tuneful Musical Comedy Success Is CominE to HelHe Theater. "The Strollers," the Harry B. Smlth- Ludwlg Englander musical comedy, which ran for one entire year at the Knicker bocker Theater. New York, when those celebrated artists. Francis Wilson, Eddie Foy, Irene Bentley and Marie George, were In the cast, will be the attraction at the Hellig- for three nights and Saturday matinee, starting Thursday. January 17. The present company Includes such clever players as Teddy Webb, Francis Carrier, Joseph W. Smith. Alda Hemml and Fri eda Wisher. "The Strollers" is said to be one of the very best musical plays which have been offered the theater going public ot America in the last decade. HAKBOR LIGHTS" AT LYRIC. Famous English Nautical Comedy Drama, This Week. The offering this coming; week at the L.yrlc. commencing Monday After noon, will be the well-known nautical melodrama. "Harbor Lights," by Sims & Pettlt. It rivals in popularity "The Silver King," having run as long in London and New York as that fa mous drama. The plot is Btrons, the climaxes are sensational and the char- actors are realistic. The scenes are laid on the seacoast of Ensland. New scenes are being: painted. Redcllff sea coast, with its lighthouse and break water, by day and night, is a triumph of the artist's brush. There is not a dull moment in the play, and a visit will be thoroughly enjoyed. The Lyric theater has now an augmented or- chestra, which will be appreciated. NEW ACS FOR PANTAGES. Clever Terformers Are Booked by Manager Johnson. Despite the lull that invariably follows playing to good houses all week. Word that there is a good show on ha gotten around and brought out the theater-goers Jn numbers. The bill Is an excellent one throughout and, as usual, has a double headliner Adonis Pablo, In his spec tacular contortion-gymnastic act. and the O Rourke-Burnett trio or marvelous dancers. There is no second-rate act nor is there a single performer that has ever before appeared in Portland. For the new billing: too much, cannot be said. It is a show of uniformly good acts that will replace the old week's bill on Holiday. The Cluxton comedy trio has been imported for the lead. This is one of the cleverest Aggregations In Western vaudeville, and their services come high. La Toskat the comic juggler, has been seen at Pantages before, but he Is worth seeing again. He has Introduced a lot more clever feats Into - his act and is funnier and better than ever before. Weber and Lambert are an enigmatical brace of Impersonators and character change artists. You will have to see their act to appreciate it. They do things dif ferent from the regulation. Smith and Ellis will put on a clever little Irish playlet In which fun and pathos are finely Interwoven and ef fectively brought out. Hugh McCormick, ventriloquist, is another distinctive hit. Hugh casts his vofce around at will and makes the very stage settings talk. Leo White, the popular baritone, will sing a new illustrated song and a new comedy , film, "A Midwinter Night's Dream," will be presented on the bio- graph. THREE LEFFELLS AT GRA"D Headline Act Introduces Three Gym- nasts AYho Are Abo Comedians. Following up its present great vaude ville programme. the Grand will offer another fine entertainment this week, starting tomorrow with the matinee. The headline act will be the three Leffells. troduce a bounding- net- 'VUlft will be the nrst time mis act nas appeared in rori- land and the first t'me that a bounding net has beun used locally in vaudeville. The act- is reported along the line as & scream of laughter. Each of the three people, two men and a woman; are ex pert acrobats and gymnasts and by using the bounding? net they can accomplish more funny things than a circus clown. Robert Rogers and Louise Mackintosh will appear in a smiling playlet, "Out of Sicht written by Edward Locke. In this Hketch they have appeared in the principal vaudeville houses of New York and they have received flattering criti cisms from the leading theatrical pub lications. If the act is half so good the notices declare it is. Portlander. are assured of something: very amusing. Charles McDonald, known as the Irish Beau Brummel, because he is a fashion- plate, will deliver a monologue consisting- entirely of new material written by himself. He Is one of the - high-est-priced monologists in the profession, because he t has a reputation for entertaining the pub lic. Carrolton and Hodges, two men. will present their own original singing and dancing act, They appear first In full dress and one of them changes to women's clothes. The act is considered a strong number on a.ny b-ilt. Jules Har ron is a German comedian, with parodies, jokes and funnylsms. Master Harold MofT will sing an illustrated song, with beautiful slides, and the Grandlacope will flash "Midwinter Night's Dream. Today there will be performances ot the programme which has made good during the past week. At the top of the bill are. Cooke and Rothert. whirlwind acrobatic dancers, one of the biggest acts the Grand ever had. These and many other clever entertainers will appear this afternoon and tonight for the last time. True Gentleman and Splendid Actor A. A. G. Glvea EatlmMe f Cbawie (rr and Ability of the Late Ernest Hatting. H EN" the telegraph told the shock ing news of Ernest Hastings death I refused to believe with the hopeless persistence of one who refuses to believe. It was so cruelly wrong that my friend should die as he did. It Is hard to see the purpose In it all that the beautiful love story which he and his young wife lived every day should end in the middle of the chapter. I knew him only a month, but have seldom been so drawn toward a man. There was scarcely a person who came in contact with him who did not feel the charm of his personality. He was a gentleman in his every instinct. I was thrown'with him a great deal during1 hla stay here and saw him on several occa sions when conditions were trying, but I never heard him utter an unkind word. He was a delightful companion who talked well on many subjects but seldom of himself. As an actor I considered him superior in every respect. Ernest Hastings was perhaps not a great man, but a good one, If we may measure a man's goodness oy nis devo tion to duty and his care for those about him. He was a kindly, lovable fellow, with a heart big enough to hold many friends and hold them true, and because he was so good and true and loyal those of us who knew him are sad Indeed. He greeted the world with a smile and spoke no ill of his fellows. He brought good cheer and a breath of refreshing happiness to all whom he met. His kind liness extended to little children, his chlvalric courtesy to women and his hearty good will to men. Such men as Ernest Hastings come near serving God. While they -live they make us better and their taking off saddens deeply. He was a young man not yet turned 40 and had a reasonable expectation of as many more years of life before him when he grasped my hand and said "So long; see you soon again," Just a few i nurs before he met the nemesis, Death. Truly In the midst ot life we are in death. A. A. G. orfer to Play for Charity. PORTLAND, Or., Jan. 5. (To the Edi tor.) The Beaver Comedy Company wishes to announce that they will con tribute their services free of any charge to entertainments which are given for charitable purposes. Our play is a polite farce-comedy, including- five characters. and lasting 35 minutes; no special scenery or stage settings required. We will glad ly participate and do our part in any worthy movement. The following Is a brief synopsis and cast: ,A comedy in one act entitled "The Last Coat." Three artists In reduced and difficult financial circumstances find themselves at last without even a penny to buy some food. The efforts ot each artist to relieve the wants of his companions leads to sur prising and amusing results. In the cast SEATS SELLING TODAY" 11 E. SCHUMANN I ' HEILIG THEATER Monday Evening, JANUARY 7 AT 8 : i S Direction LOIS STEERS. WYNN C O M A N PRICES: $1.50, U (3.00,(4.00 Gallery Admission Sis Boxes $25. Out-oMown Orders Must Be Accom panied by Check. EXPOSITION RINK Nln.tce.tta .nd Wa.hlnBta. Sts. Jioit popular place of amuae- mnt In the city. ROLLER SKATING THREE SESSIONS DAILY 10 A. M. to 12 M. No admission charged. Tt80 P. M. to 10 P. M. ADMISSION, 10c SKATES, 25c Rink heated by ileara. HTH AND WASHINGTON HEILIG THEATER mom MAIN 1 W. X. Pangls. Mgr, Dirsction N. W. T. Axsocatution. C. Heiliff, Preside WEDNESDAY NIGHTS JANUARY 8-9 i IRELAND'S SWEEJT SINGER, ALLEN DOONE IV A MAMMOTH' PRODUCTION OP JOSEPH MURPHTS FAMOUS PLAY KERRY GOW SUPPORTED BY JOSEPH MURPHY'S OWI COMPANY The Great rorge ana RPe scenes, Most Realistic Scenei Erer Prodnced OH the Stage Two ThorotmrhbreH Home and a Flock of Wonoyrtnl TralMed Carv4nr Plveom BEAR ALLEN DOONE SING HIS POPULAR IRISH BALLADS Entire lower . floor . Balcony, first four rows. i.oo 7 S? PDIPTQ I llllll II Balcony, last 10 rows ROr Oallary 35 and 25 Soxes $S.OO ausplcti of The Ancient Order Hibernians. Seat SaAe Opens This Morning at Boxoffice Heilig Theater WASHINGTON HEILIG THEATER-KM l W. T. Pengle, Mangr Direction N. W. Theatrical Assn. C Heilifr, President Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 1 0, 11, 12 Spncsal Prica Matin Saturday TEH AHPQ TRIUMPHANT IjlLW. J-.LJE O MUSICAL COMEDY 16? ifirt i If VMl nj I r . i f a jj UgW lal'gvi.v.'-jhg TWENTY-SEVEN SONG HITS AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA AL. SYK.ES OCTAVIA BROSKE 50- Grand Ensemble -50 PRETTY GIRLS, CATCHY MUSIC Seat Sale Opens Tueiday, January 8, 10 A. M. DDI fCQ lower Floor, tlJH), II.OO. Bairooy, Sl.OO, 75c and 00c. Gallery, 33c and 25c. Matinee, fl.00, 73c, 80c, 35c, 25e. are: Thomas Dana, who paints: Richard Wagner, who leads, a band; Wolfgang Goeth, who writes tragedies; Mr. Jones, who rents rooms to bachelors: Mr. Isaacs, who ouya and sells old clothes; Marie, a Swiss maid who yodies. Beaver Comedy Company, 266 Clay street, Portland, Or. British Match Consumption. London Kcho. It Is estimated that the United King dom alone manages to consume 500,- 000,000 matches a. day, which comes out at about 1 2 for every man. woman and child. Smokers probably account for the greater number, so that they will be interested to know that about 90 tons of wood are used up in the form of matches every day. or about 30.000 tons a year. If one day's consumption of matches were placed end to end they would extend for a distance of about 15,000 miles. Sweden and Norway, where matches'-are made in enormous quantities, export over ti.OOO tons of wooden matches every year. In France, where the tax on matches aver ages 8 cents an Inhabitant, the con sumption im comparatively small. PORTLAND'S - POPULAR - STOCK - HOUSE Every Afternoon and Evening Beginning Monday, January 7, 1907 THE GREAT NAUTICAL MELODRAMA "Harbor IN FIVE ACTS 9 Reterved Seatt Can Now Be Secured in Advance From 10 A. M. to lO P.M. Daily Matinees at Usual Tims EVENING PERFORMANCE at 8:15. Saturday and Sunday Evenings, First Performance at 7:15 WEEK OF JAN. 7 PANTAGES FOURTH and STARK BEST FAMILY THEATER J. A. JOHNSON, RESIDENT MANAGER Continuous Performances Today LaTosca Comedy Juggler. Smith 6 Ellis Irish. Playlet. The Bibgraph "A Midwinter Night's Dream." Three Stars THE CLUXTON TRIO In a New Comedy Novelty Weaver & Lambert Clever Impersonators. ' Hugh McCormick Ventriloquist. Leo White Popular Baritone. THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN IS AT PANTAGES TODAY Performances Daily at 2:30, 7:30 and 9 P. M. Admission 10c and 20c, Boxes 25c. Any seat at weekday matinees 10c Or, Theater Co, Lessee BAKER THEATER Geo L Baker Manager Phone Main 19QT The Home of Portland's Great Baker Theater Stock Company All This Week, Commencing Matinee Today, Sunday, January 6 Richard. Mansfield's Immense Success, The Beautiful and Roman! ic Drama, Superb Scenery ...and... Stage Settings OLD Largely Augmented Cast LBERG A STORY OF THE GAY AND CARE-FREE STUDENT LIFE IN THE OLD WORLD Production Complete. Under Direction Mr. John Sainpolia , Matinee Saturday. Ereninc Prvees: 25c, 35c. SOc. Matinees: 1 5c and 25c Seats should be secured in advance. Next Week LIBERTY HALL.' EMPIRE THEATER PKone Main 117 Playing Only Stalr-Havlin Eastern Road Show MATINEES, SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY First Time in Portland All This Week Starting Sunday Matinee, Jan. 6, Today Tk Swedish Dikloct Comedy 66 son With ADELAIDE HARLAND as THE FUNNY SWEDE GIRL Supported by a Strong Company. A COMEDY-DRAMA OF THE NORTHWEST Played over 100 nlehts In Chicago. Special scenery painted by F. W. Hamilton ot the Broadway Theater, New York City. -SEE- Sweet (Swede) Tilly Olson, "She Bane so Yolly Regular Empire Prices NEXT ATTRACTION AT CRIPPLE CREEK THE STAR TELEPHONE MAIN 5496 F0Rwi?fKEoNFTIRE JANUARY 7, 1907 THE ALLEN STOCK COMPANY PRESENTS THE LITTLE imste: M MADE FAMOUS BY MISS MAUDE ADAMS MATINEES TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS. SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 2:30 P. M. Prices 1 0 and 20 Cents Ever Evening at 8;15 Pricei 10, 20 and 30 Centi RESERVED SEATS MAY BE SECURED BY TELEPHONE MAIN 5496 FOR ALL PERFORMANCES THE GRAND : WEEK. OF JANUARY 7. 1907 VAUDEVILLE DE LUXE ANOTHER GREAT BILL Headed by the Greatest Comedy Act of the Age THE LEFFEL I Introducing Their Novelty Rebounding Trampoline Bar Act Special Added Attraction Chas.M . McDonald .The Irish Beau Brummel Robt. Rogers and Louise Macintosh In Their Laughing Playlet, . OUT OP SIGHT." Carrolton and Hodges In Ttielr Original Novelty Singing- and Dancing Act Jules Harron The Little German Comedian. Master Harold Hoff Pinging- fin Illustrated Melody. Grandiscope "Midnight Winter's Dream." Three Performances Dally at 2:30, 7:30 and 9:15 P. M. Price--Matinees, Excepting Sundays. lOc to AH Seats Except Boxes; Ereningi and Sundays 10c and 20c; )hi Seats 20c Testa mad In France Indicate, that water can b sterilized with oione at the cost of about a cent and a half for every 1000 stat ion. whn tne procen Im carried on on a Mounted on a chain) ess free-wheel motor- cycle furnished with a largp propeller In front of the handlebar, tt French expert-