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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1908)
f THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND, APRIL 5, I90S. Damrosch and 1SLY. Symphony Orchestra Coming One of Most Notable Orchestral Organizations in the World to Give Three Concerts Here, Direction Steers-Coman. TUB announcement that Mr. Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra are to appear during the Rose Festival Vfflk has created great Interest In musical circles. Music lovers generally appreciate the Importance of this engagement, for the or chestra ranks with the best sym phonic organizations of the world, while Its leader, Walter Damrosch, in probably the most distinguished mu sician In America. From every viewpoint, musical', edu cational, social, the three concerts will be the moFt Important events of the entire musical season. This Is the fir.t time In the history of the New York Symphony Orchestra that it has ever undertaken such an extensive tour, its many Eastern engagements keeping the men so busy that a West ern tour had always seemed Impossible. The management, however, made such a strong bid for the Damrosch organi zation, and arranged so extensive and complete a tour for them that many of the extreme difficulties attendant upon the moving of so many men were re duced to nothing In the way of an ob- fa'-Ie. and Damrosch and his orchestra will visit every city of importance in the. entire Northwest. Programmes of greatest . excellence, that will appeal to all classes of con-rcrt-goors are promised for the three orchestral concerts here in Portland, the tlrst of which will be on Wednes day evening, the 3d of June, a matiTiee on Thursday and a final performance Thursday evening, June 4, will complete what Is undoubtedly the most Impor tant musical event ever given in the Hose City. Mr. Damrosch will bring his orchestral soloists, and beside that, he will have with him the famous voting soprano, Mme. De Moss, en gnged especially for soio work on chis tour. The concerts will be given in thw Armory, which will be transformed for the occasion Into the most comfort able and artistic auditorium. The tour of the Damrosch orchestra is under the sole direction' of Lois Steers-Wynn Coman. Passion Week Choral Service. A Passion Week choral service will be rendered in the First Congregational Church on Wednesday evening, April 15, at 7:43 o'clock, by Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, soprano: Mrs. W. A. T. Bushong, ! 1 WALTER DAMROSCH. LEADER Kf W YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ...i contralto; Dr. George Ainl:, tenor: W. A. Montgomery, baritone; Miss Elizabeth Sawyers, organist. Kev. Luther R. Dyott. D. D.. will de liver a brief address. The following vocal numbers will be given: Tenor and bass duet, "So Thou Liftest Thy Divine Pe tition," Stainer; contralto solo, "He Was Despised." Handel; baritone solo, "The Palms," Faure; quartet, VThy Hallowed Presence," Carter; soprano solo, "King Ever Glorious." Stainer. THE WEEK IN PORTLAND, THEATERS CONTINUED FROM SECOND PAGE Monahan, the phenomenal skater, and all the others. Next week, beginning Monday, another all-star aggregation will occupy the boards. The programme will be found to contain nine numbers, and assurance can be given that there will be no lagging of interest. In some respects the new show Is superior to the one Just drawing to a close. There will be two features, the most noteworthy, being the appear unco of Frederick Makmtiri, the cele brated violinist. Makmiiri was billed for two weeks ago, but was suddenly taken ill. thus being unable to appear until this time.. H is a player of rare ability, rut invariably causes a liberal flow of tars from those affected by the music of a master hand. It is a musical treat not to be overlooked. Carter and Waters in the new and merry comedy, "The Wise Mr. Conn," is the other feature, and It Is a worthy one, the cast being composed of competent people. There is many a hearty laugh In the act. Axtell and Heinee have a novel cbmedy turn known as the "India Rubber Man and His Acrobatic Dogs." It is another vaudeville treat. Pauley and Healey in "My Friend From India." This Is the first time he lias been seen here since he was 'a star at th Marquam. Per kins is an original comedian who Is In a class of his own. "Too Many Darlings" ! a lively com edy which will be offered by those purveyors of fun, Gardner and Mad dern. Their act is so clever and amus ing that it will be the special added attraction. Katherlne Nugent will pre sent a singing and comedy number. Miss Nugent was the original Flora Wiggins in "The College Widow," and when she was here at the Hellig she was one of the especial hits of the performance. Miss Nugent Is a rare comedienne and her specialty is re ported as being a very humorous affair. Golden and Hughes are a brace of comedy boomers and will have as their I vehicle "f-lsereta's Visit to the City, in this the young woman will have a sort of Sis Hopkins part, in which she Is considered the rival of Rose Mel ville. The only and original Trolley Car Trio of eccentric acrobats will be on the list of many features. This is of the Bella Poule, and afterwards rose to the rank 'of captain in the merchant marine, and had retired years ago, when he went to reside at Toulon. Creates Scene at Funeral. PARTS April 4. (Special.) Jean Maturin. who was thought dead, was about to be buried at Oran the other day, when he suddenly woke and enlivened the mourners by uttering all sorts of .threats against the undertaker. Before the law, however, he Is a dead man. and has bo make an application to be resuscitated m I 'Si--'''-'?''-.':-. MRS. ROSE LVTIflRR GANXO!. CONTRALTO WITH THE CHICA l UO SVMPHOXY ORCHESTRA AT THE ARMORY, APRIL 10, It, 12. a comedy singing and dancing act are ar tists In their line. Rose Btisch. the dainty soprano, will appeal to those who enjoy good sinclnc. Oehan and Spencer con tribute a llhcral quantity of bright com edy. Jean Wilson will sing a new illus trated song. and. as usual, the btograph will put up something new In the way of motion pictures. Ci HAND'S NEW PROGRAMME New BUI Will Be Headed by Perkins & Co. In Screaming Farce. No programme In months has had a better appearance than the vaudeville hill which Sullivan & Consldine are sending to the Grand for this week. The new bill starts tomorrow after noon and It will contain some of the best vaudeville act in the country and a number of familiar names will be found on the list. This is a pro gramme of advanced vaudeville, and Fi' h number In the collection Is guar anteed. Walter E. Perkins Co. will appear In the screaming farce. "The Man From Maccy's." Mr. Perkins is the famous comedian who starred for years In "The Man r roro Mexico and en act which has played the leading vaudeville theaters of the country and has never failed to make good. Bell and Washburn present "The Johnny and the Chorus Girl." Mies Washburn Is the only Indian In vaudeville sing ing songs In her native tongue. Fred C. Bauer will render the illustrated ballad. "What the Roses Said to Me," and F. F. Montressa will flash new films. Today will be the tost of the present bill, with Young Buffalo. Maude Sutton & Co. and other features. Lecture on Christian Socalism. A lecture will be given on Christian So cialism bv Rev. Victor Morgan at the Empire Theater at I P. M. today. The introductory speech will be given by Wal ter Thomas Mills. Last Survivor Dead. PARIS. April 4. (Special.) Captain Laare Paxe, the last survivor of the crew r the Belle Poule. the ship which In S4S brought the remains of Napoleon back to France from Saint Helena, has Just died at Toulon. He was Is years of age at the time of the famous voyage We Aiun VAUDEVILLE D LUXE Week Bearlnnflna; Monday APRIL 6 Positively the bria:he.t vimde vllle progrfirume offered Portland tneater-soerv fv many weeks, headed by Walter E. Perkins Presenting "THE MAN FROM MACT'S." Special Added Attraction, GeorgiaGardner & Maddern Joseph "TOO MANY DARLINGS." Katherine Nugent Singing Comedienne. Golden & Hughes The Comedy Boomers, , "SISERATA'S VISIT TO THE CITY." The Original and Only Trolley Car Trio Comedy Acrobats. Bell 8 Washburn "The Johnnie and the Chorus Girl" Hiss Washburn is the only real Indian in Vaudeville who sings in her native tongue. Fred G. Bauer Portland's Favorite Balladist, Beautifully Rendering "That Is What the Roses Said to Me." F. F. Montressa Will exhibit the latest I. A. T. S. E. MOTION PICTURES. Three shows daily. 2:30, 7:30 and 9:15 P. M. Matinee prices, loc to any part of the house, except boxes. Evening prices: Entire lower floor, 25c; entire balcony and gallery, 15c. No reservations by phone. t The New Evangelism 99 A Call to Health and Happiness in the Ltfe That Now Is, by Rv. Henry Victor M or ran In the Empire Thrxrter, 12th and Morrison. tni Sunday at S and S o'clock. Subject. 3 P. "Chrietien Socialism, or How Jceuc Would Save Society From Pov ertv; 8 P. M-. "The tivne Woman In the Tlvlne Vnlverae." The Cora Baker Orchestra will furnJih music. Free to all. HEI T m THEATER 14tk aad nnhlictn . Phones f Mill a 1) A 1123 SI'PPOHTED BY HER OWN I.OKiDON COMPANY Tomorrow and Tuesday, April 6, 7 MRS. PATRICK n DIRECTIOJt OF LIEBLER A CO. MONDAY NIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT AMFBBLL The. Second Mrs.Tanqueray The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith pnipiJC Entire Lower Floor" $2.00 I IVlUkJ Baleony $1.50, $1.00, 75c Entire Gallery 50o SEATS NOW SELLING AT THEATER HEILIG THEATER 14th AND WASHINGTON 8t. PHONES MAIN 1 and Atm 4 Nights, April 8, 9, 10, 11 Special Price Matinee Saturday COULD YOU SPEND A MILLION IN A YEAR? The Cohan & Harris Comedians Present Frederic Thompson's Massive, Stupendous Production The Supreme New York, London anJ Chicago Comedy Success TTTv "Sk TJ3 "Vi Yf DM. W31 JUKO MILLIONS A Dramatization by Winchell Smith and Byron Ongley of Geo. Barr McCutch- eon's Famous Novel. With all Its wealth of Scenic Effects e xactly a witnessed an entire year in New York and Chicago showing the Won derfui, Realistic YACHT SCENE BRIGHTEST. WITTIEST, SMARTEST COMEDT OF RECENT YEARS. TEEMING WITH ORIGIN AUTY. SPARKLING WITH SATIRE EVENING PRICES .' $1.60, J1.00, 75c, 60c SPECIAL, MATINEE PRICES , Jl.W, 75c, 50c, 25c SEAT SALE AT THEATER TOMORROW. ARQUAM GRAND PORTIAND'S FAMOUS THEATER PHONE WAIN 6 A 1020 Today Matinee, APR. 5 MATINEE SATURDAY SAN FRANCISCO OPERA COMPANY DIRECTION FRANK W. HEAI.Y PRESENTING THE JAPANESE-AMERICAN COMIC OPERA SUCCESS (THE SONG-HIT SHOW) Great Cast Including Grace Walser, Georgie Campbell, Daphne Pollard, Amy Leicester, Teddy Webb, Wallace J Brownlow, Robert Lett, Joseph Miller, Eugene Weiner, etc., and Famous Beauty Chorus. EVENINGS: Tarquet, $1; Parquet circle 75c Balcony First 3 rows 75 Balrony Remaining 9 rows 50c Gallery 25c MATIN EK: Parquet, 7-c; parquet Circle 50c Balcony First S rows 50c Balcony Remaining 9 rowi 5c THE STAR PHONES: MAIN H8 A MM Beginning Sunday Mat., April 5 The R. E. French Stock Company Presents A Comedy Melodrama in Four Acts, by Ernest Stouts The Latest Scenic and Electrical Effects Have Been Pur chased for This Special Play, and No Expense Will Be Spared in Making the Production Entirely Complete Matinees: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 P. M. Prices: 10c and 20c. Every Evening at 8:15. Prices: 15c, 25c and 35c. Seats May Be Reserved by Either Phone James Ford Rhodes, wnose history of the Civil War has added so much to the authentic annals of the United States, vas until recently an extensive Iron and steel manufacturer of Cleveland, O. Amotif the numerous advisers of Mr. Russell Fafre rone ts held In higher regard by her than some of the simple and unaf fected villa folk who live at Lawrence, L. I., pear her Summer home. TAGES 4TH AND STARK STS. WEEK OF APRIL, t. j THB BEST. j J. A. JOHNSON, Resident Manager. Week just ending: Rainer's Tyrolean Troupe of fonrteen in the operetta, "A Marriage in the Alps"'; the novel Bim Bom B-r-r-r Trio; Daly & O'Brien: Ctawford & Meeker; the Great Monohan; Jean Wilson; Motion Pictures. Tor the new week beginning Monday a bill of special merit is offered, as follows: - CarterandWa -IN The Wise Mr. Conn" A Scintillating Comedy Production. FREDRIK MAKMURI Master of the Violin, has recovered from his illness and will posi " tively appear. AXTELL & HEINE "The India Rubber Man," and His Acrobatic Dogs. PAULEY & HEALEY, Comedy Singing and Dancing. JEAN WILSON Hlustrated Song. ROSE BUSCH Dainty Soprano. GEHON & SPENCER Singers -and Comedians. THE BIOGRAPH Something New in Motion Pictures. Afternoons at 2:30 o'clock. Night at 7:30 and 9. No advance in prices: Upstairs, 15c; downstairs, 25c; boxes, 50c. Any seat at weekday matinees, FIFTEEN CENTS. THEATER PHONES: MAIN 2, A 5360 GEO. L. BAKER, MANAGER PORTWND'S PASHIONABI.K POPULAR PRirK PLAYIOI'SB HO.MB OP THE BAKER THEATER S T O C K COMPANY BAKER Two Important and Vastly Different forms-of high-class Amusement this week. Take Note Every Evening and Matinees TODAY Sunday April 5, 1908 si,,,,; HOYT'S A TRIP TO CHINATOWN Replete with fun, merry comedy, wit, satire, music, gaily costumed choruses and lively song specialties Greatest run on record in New York 656 straight performances without a break Stage under di rection William DUls--All specialties personally directed by Miss Maribel Seymour Get seats early. EVENINGS 25c, 35c, 50c ALL MATINEES 15c, 25c SPECIAL WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTERNOONS. First event of its kind in Portland Stock. Two Ibsen Matinees at regular Baker Matinee prices. The famous masterpiece, "ROSMERSHOLM." Seats now on sale. NEXT WEEK " THE ETERNAL CITY' Lyric Theater KEATING & FLOOD, Proprietors Cor. 7th & Alder Sts. Botfi Phones: Main 4685 Home A 1026 WEEK 22 APRIL 6th P. R. 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