THE 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.
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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
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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
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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
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MUSICALLY THE
BEST
YOU WILL HEAR
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Melodious 1 Picturesque I Fascio&ting!
Augmented Orchestra
Prices: Evenings, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1100, $1.50. Matinees, 25c, 50c, 75c $1
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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
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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
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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.
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