The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, February 02, 1908, SECTION FOUR, Image 37

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGON IAN, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 2, I0O8. Grace George Exponent of Physical Culture Actress Who Is Wife of William A. Brady Believes That Health 13 Her Main Stock-in-Trade. jvyy - it Vi V A. i y KA(E GI20KUE, WHO 1 I'BIVATK UVK IS MHS. WILLIAM A. BRADY. MANY a woman In private life won ders how it Is that an actress, sub ject as she Is to such a constant strain on her vitality, is able to keep herself in such power and persistency. It's no secret. It's only the exercise of strong will power. But it means hard work. And that is only another way of saying self-denial to the Indulgence of many creature comforts. ' An actress must keep her health. It's her main stock in trade. Without health, her talents, no matter how great they lare, would droop lirnp and lifeless. And without health she would have but little of charm or grace for her audiences. Interesting Invalids' are not interesting on the stage. A real consumptive would make but a poor Camine. The majority of actresses appreciate this and do their best to make amends to nature lor the ravages incident to stage life. There are many methods adopted, but in the end they all resolve themselves into a system of regular physical exercise and careful diet. Well do the women of t'-.e stage know that to be the only secret of perpetual youth and beauty, and a continuous ex hibition of youth and beauty is their heart's dearest desire. There is one e-ccptio.., however. Mrs. "William A. Brady, who is known on the stage as Miss Gra-e George and who comes here soon, fences, dances and rides for a novel reason. She does it. she claims, that she may be better fitted for thinking and reading. "The brain," she declares, "is simply a portion of the body, and moreover it derives Its sus tenance from what nurtures the body. The two grow and ere developed to gether; one cannot be healthy without the other. The Greeks excelled In litera ture and oratory when they excelled in running and throwing the disc, and the same may be said of other nations. "I was not endowed with good health when I was a child and for that reason barely struggled through school. Grow ing up. I realized that I should never be able to use my Intellect as I wanted to use it unless my physical self kept pace with its advancement. Accordingly, I made it a rule to emulate Tolstoi by em ploying my muecles just as long and as often as I employ my mind." Miss George does not take her exer cises In any haphazard way. She does it under the personal direction of compe tent instructors, with the result that she is proficient in several branches of ath letic. She is probably the best woman fencer in this country, though" she has never consented to a contest for that distinc tion. Walter Tremayne, an expert, how ever, was disarmed by her twice, and "pinked" once in as many minutes. Senac is her master in sword play, and frequently the two have bouts that last an hour. Miss George ha devised a lunge which often has taken even Senac off his guard, to her great delight. When in New York she devotes about three hours a week to the foils and finds it diverting as well as improving. "It has helped my lungs and limbs," she says, "more than anything else, ex cept rowing or boxing, could have done. I won't row because I'm afraid the ex ercise is too violent for me yet and I won't box for that reason and because boxing is too rough to suit me. . As Miss vieorge happens to be a pretty good swimmer she occasionally plays water polo, but it is not one of her regu lar exercises. That she considers an amusement and not a duty. Basketball, of which she is very fond and sometimes plays, she considers in the same way. Next to fencing. Miss George enjoys dancing and for several years she studied steps with Bonfantl, the former premiero danseuse. ' The actress also works at calisthenics, under the direction of Madame Dela mater. an expert at the science and "takes" voice culture from Mr. Parsons Price whose pupil Maud Adams was for years and- who also instructed Julia Mar lowe. Miss George does not expect to learn how to sing but she finds the breathing exercises beneficial and further more believes that she is adding to the strength and clearness of her speaking voice. i She rides so well that long ago she gave up her teacher, though her husband, William A. Brady, who is an expert horseman, generally accompanies her in the saddle or when driving. Whether or not these athletic exercises improve her mind is a question that con cerns nobody but Miss George. But one thing is certain. In these days of the romantic and realistic drama, no actress knows at what hour she may be called upon to fight a duel or ride a bucking broncho in her play. Miss George could do either. SECRETS KEPT IN TOWER English Documents Are Preserved in Dublin Castle. LONDON', Feb. 1. (Special.) The wardrobe tower of Dublin Castle Is not merely the place where, in the offices of the Ulster King-of-Arms, the crown jewels were kept, and from which they have mysteriously disappeared,, but it is also the depot of some of the most Important archives which throw light on English government in Ireland. In the top story of the building, in the room from" which O'Donnell, when a close, prisoner of state, escaped, these documents are preserved In a et of presses ranged round the walls. The papers themselves are carefully arranged and indexed, and are pre served in wicker baskets, on whose tops are recorded, the periods within which, such as from May 1, 1797, to De cember 2, 1797, the documents were written. These papers are allowed, EMPIRE THEATER PHONE MAIN 117 MILTON W. SEAMAN, Mgr Playing the STAIR-HAVLIN Eastern Road Attractions only ONE SOLID WEEK OF MIRTH, STARTING SUNDAY MATINEE, TODAY, FEBRUARY 2, '08 The only dramatic presentation by permission of Hon. George W. Peek, ex-Governor of Wisconsin, Now a 21 Years Continuous Triumph Bigger, Better, Brighter Than Ever The Funniest Play from the Funniest Book The real, original Home-Made Bad Boy If you ' can laugh, you can't stay away. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Saturday Matinee another great big Teddy Bear will be given to the child under 12 who guesses nearest the correct number of people in the audience. ' NIGHT PRICES, 15c. 25c, 35c, 50c. MATINEE PRICES, 10c, 20c. Next Attraction: AS TOLD IN THE HIllLS HEILIG THEATER 3 DAYS BEGINNING TOMORROW FEB. 3 SPECIAL MATINEE WEDNESDAY TWK COHAX HARRIS frA 1 fAH WC BIGGEST 817CCES8 COMEDIAN'S, PRESENT GEORGE THE NATIONAL SONG SHOW PATRIOTIC THRILLS SET TO COHAN MUSIC, ENLIVENED BY COHAN FUN WJMI NCTiLr. CARTER DeHAVEN and FLORA PARKER, As.i.ted fey a Notiblo Cast, Inclining WILUS P. SWEATN AM and a Dashing, Vivacious Cohanesque Chorus COHAN'S SSS HITS It'n a Grand Old 11a Virginia All A hoard for Broad war I'va Never Been Over There , He Wan a Wonderful Man - The Wed din of ' the Blue and the Gray If Washington Should Come to life And Other World-Popular Air. The Same Elaborate and Massive Scenic Production Exactly Witnessed as MONTHS ror.ONIAI, THEATER CHICAGO MONTHS HJ RAI.D Mi. THEATER NEW YORK 5 4 EVENXNG PRICES: 'IOirer Floor ...$1.50 Balcony $1.00, 7Sc, .80 Entire Gallery SO MATINEE PRICES: I-ower Floor $1.00 Balronr 'Go, Jse Entire Gallery 15 SEATS NOW SELLING AT THEATER !IG DOWNHEARTED! IVUI A X 1 J. AX. THREE MERRY NIGHTS THURS FRIDAY, SAT, FEB. 6-7-8 Special Price Matinee Saturday Charles Dillingham ' Presents K AN DANIELS : in THE TATTOOED MAN Music by Victor Herbert Book by Smith & Fowler SEAT SALE OPENS NEXT TUESDAY Evenlnirs. $3. $1.50 $1. 75c. 60c. Matinee, $1.50, $1. 75c. 50c. after a certain date from their origin, generally 60 years, to be perused for the purposes of historical research, on application being- made to the "author Hies." Persons to whom this privilege Is accorded are never permitted to be in the investment room alone. An at tendant Is always present during their studies. It was in this room that Mr. Prender grast, the learned author of the "Crom welllan Settlement," derived much of THE rT-T,irvrr?e. main STAR 5498 BEGINNING Me3; FEBRUARY 2 AND CONTINUING ALL WEEK, THE R. E. FRENCH STOCK COMPANY Presents A. E. Davidson's Sensational Western Comedy-Drama, TRAIN ROB BERS IN FOUR ACTS. Matinees Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 P. M. Prices 10c and 20c. , Every Evening at 8:15 Sharp. Prices 15c, 25c and 35c. Seats may be reserved by either phone. VfARQUAM JL T -Jl Portland's Famous Theater. GRAND Phones Main 6, A1020 Special Matinees Wednesday and Saturday "taSfi"' Tuesday Evening Feb. 4 Cheridah Simpson and Large Supporting Company, Presenting DeKoven, Klein 6 Cookrs Masterpiece THE ARISTOCRAT .OF COMIC OPERA F T7 A FT7 h AY H MUSICALLY THE BEST YOU WILL HEAR TTT7 2111 .EH Melodious 1 Picturesque I Fascio&ting! Augmented Orchestra Prices: Evenings, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1100, $1.50. Matinees, 25c, 50c, 75c $1 B AKI 3R THEATER PHONES: MAIN 2. A 5360 GEO. L.BAKER, MANAGER POHTI.ANTV9 FASHIONABLE POPULAR-PRICE PI.AYHOVSB HOME OF THE INCOMPARABLE ' BAKE it TKKATEB STOCK COMPACT. ONE WEEK. SSf.D FEB. 2d BEAUTIFUL. PRODUCTION OF Dramatization of Edward Noyes' Wescott's famous novel of that name, with William Gleason in the character role created by that great American actor, W. H. Crane Scenery and settings correct and trne to life Strong cast One of the greatest plays of the entire year. MATINEE SATURDAY. Evening Prices, 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinee Prices, 15c, 25c NEXT WEEK A Great Revival of "CHARLEY'S AUNT," the Fnnniest of Laughing Comedies the Information for his work. In the introduction to one of his works he has given a vivid description of his Im pressions. When there, he was for hours continuously brought. Into close contact by a perusal of their most se cret correspondence, with the celebrat ed ' figures of bygone generations. Froude and Lecky, when working at the Irish chapters of their histories, were, though not together for long periods, occupants of this room. PASSION PLAY "The Life of Christ' AT THE NICKELODION 130 SIXTH STREET- The urgency and frequency of the requests from" our patrons constrains us to put this marvelous film on again for a short period at the NICKELODION. The great cost of this wonderful production of art makes' it very expensive to handle, and for this reason we shall charge an admission fee of . lO Cents To All Come early and avoid the usual evening rush., OPEN DAILY FROM 11 A. M. TO 11 P. M. LYRIC THEATRE Keating & Murphy. Props, and Mgrs. Both Phones, Main 468S, A-102S For Week Commencing Monday, February the 3d P. R. ALLEN PRESENTS MISS VERNA FELTON AND THE . ALLEN STOCK CO. IN The Wolves of New York A COMEDY DRAMA Matinees Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Prices, 10 & 20 Cents :: Every Evening at 8:15, Prices, 10, 20 & 30 Cents :: Box Office open from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Seats may be reserved by phone Week of Feb. 3 PANTAGES Fourth' and Stark BEST VAUDEVILLE - ... - J. A. JOHSSON, Resident Manager ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE Stars of All Nations MYSTICUS. Try to solve the mystery of his coltfr secret. CAL. STEW - ART & CO. "Uncle Josh on the Bowery." Peers" of Musical and 'Bur lesque Artists. THE 4 COLBYS Vocal and Instrumental. Imitations of Famous Bandmasters. MOTION PICTURES. FRED BAUER. The Irish Illustrated Sons. P Blacksmith." PANTAGES' UNEXCELLED ORCHESTRA, DIRECTION H. K. EVENSON. HERMAN ft RICE. Comedy Acro bats. THE U.S. FOUR Comedy Quartet and a second big feature. Performances daily at 2:30, 7:30 and 9 P. M. Prices : Upper floors, 15c. Lower floor, 25c. Boxes, J50c. Any seat weekday matinees, FIFTEEN CENTS. MARQUAM Portland's Famous Theater. Phone Main 6. Sunday Matinee and Nignt Only, Feb. 2 Lee Willard and Excellent Sup porting Company, Presenting The Country Squire A Most Delightful Comedy-Drama. Evening, 25c, 60c, 75c. Matinee, 25c, 50c. G 'Hit R ' t Mmt00i R O PIANISTE Monday Eve., Feb. 3, 8:30 Marquam Grand Theater PRICES $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Boxes, $15.00. Loges, $20.00. Gallery Ad mission, $1.00. Doors open 7:30 P.' M. SEATS NOW SELLING THE GRID VAUDEVILLE DELUXE Week of Feb. 3 -j Headed by THE GREAT NEUO Assisted by Mme. Nello, America's Foremost Jugglers. Positively the Greatest Act of its kind on the Stage. Special Added Feature, GRAY & GRAHAM Presenting their Comedy Crea tion, "The Musical Bellboy and the Military Maid." Minnie Midtileton's Military Maidens The Most Finished Singing Act in Vaudeville. Jack Horton and Mile. LaTriska In their Novelty Creation, 4 'The Messenger Clown and the Hu . man Doll." Thos. Glenroy and Marie Russell Presenting their Comedy Skit, "At Casey's Reception." BO WEN BROS, "The College Boys." Refined Singing and Dancingl , JOS. K. THOMPSON "Bonny Jean." " 20th Century Moving Pictures Showing the Latest French Production Time and Prices remain the same. T