The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, May 31, 1908, SECTION FOUR, Image 38

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Newspaper Page Text' &L'-:-WKt-'- "W:t 'ifia ;t'.;l I ' 1 . Vj". ! y''f'" iV!r5ifcr ' T ' "'XfM I I lycSsRrs-.. I-"' llilil ' 0 ' ' A)' ' f fVij j , ' !V;-A ' . vih . - htm ? . H WsJ 1 THE one event of importance of the week was the appearance here for the first time In yean of John Drew, .who ranks well up among Amer ica's prtatest actors, in a brilliant play, "My Wife." which has the guarantee of a favorable New York verdict back of it. The distinguished actor, scion of the greatest of American stage f am inos, was supported by a splendid conipuny, which included the beautiful and talented BUlie Burke, as leading woman, and a number of other superior people. It la to be regretted that the engagement was for two nights only. for Fortland would most certainly have turned out sizable audiences for a week to see such a capital attraction had the occasion been offered. As it was, there were many who were unable to obtain seats, and consequently some consider able regret because the engagement was so brief. : The Baker company did itself full proud by giving a fine performance of the familiar farce. "Why Smith Left Home." There was not a member of the cast who did not distinguish him self In his particular role. There is much occasion for congratulation that the stock company should do such a fine piece of work. This afternoon and dur ing the remainder of the week the bill wlU be "The Halfbreed," a new Indian play by Oliver Morosco, which prom ises something good. The Allen company says farewell at the Lyric Theater tonight In "Under Two Flags." and will be followed by the Blunkall-Atwood organization, which comes well recommended. The opening bill of the new company to morrow night will be "The Bushrang er." ' The Armstrong company, at the Star, will present a musical comedy called "A Trip to Coney Island." The Grand offers a splendid new bill, commencing Monday Afternoon, and the Pantages "Ncult offers a vaudeville array that is tfQually promising. At The Oaks, the Allen Curtis musi cal comedy company will present Its opening effort this evening with a number of clever comedians, several soloists of merit and an attractive chorus. Later attractions booked at the lfeillg are Robert Mantell. In a Shakespearian repertoire, and William Collier In his newest farce. "Caught in the Rain." Besides these there are sev eral star attractions, including the pos sibility of Mrs. Fiske beore the Bum mer Is old. THB HALFBREED' AT BAKER l'luy" That Han Seven Weeks at Bur bank Theater, Los Angeles. ."The Halfbreed," which has a record of live straight weeks, followed by two more later on. at the Burbank theater, Los An R'lrs. will be the Baker Stock Company's ottering for the week of the Rose Fes tival, starting this afternoon. The play was secured by special arrangement with Oliver Morosco. the owner, and these ar rangements included a contract to give a splendid production of the piece one that will be a credit both to it and the company presenting It. As the title Indicates. "The Halfbreed" Is a Western drama, and the scenery is unusually beautiful and elab orate. One scene represents a rain storm, and Is extremely unique and Interesting. The plot concerns principally the life slid love of one Ross Kennlon. a man whose wife has deserted him and their little boy several years back and who now loves Kvelyn Huntington, even though ha never has yet obtained a legal divorce from the woman who wilfully deserted him. Then there la pavinaw, the half- breed, who also loves Evelyn, and who contrives to cast suspicion upon Kennlon as the leader of the Indian raids that have been terrorizing the settlements. The scenes are laid In the Indian Territory, and are highly realistic and interesting throughout. There are many character istic types of the country introduced, both comedy and otherwise, and a large num ber of extra people and supernumeraries are necessary to complete the cast and the startling stage pictures. The cast: Ross Kennlon George Alison Delmar Spavlnaw Robert Bomani Holley Bell Donald Bowles Pug-It nippln Howard Russell Judge John Dwyer Huntington William Glaason Doc Praise William Wolbert Emmett Crutchneld James Qleason I-eon Pardeau Edward Lawrence Yellow Bnake Earl D. Dwire rick Idamle Haslam Howard Devlin Charles Lewis Johnson R. E. Bradbury Gordon Sidney Isaacs Robert James Waters Evelyn Huntington Isetta Jewel Dolly Perdeau Maribel Seymour 6usette Stapleton Louise Kent Elisa Simpson Mina Crolius Q-leason Marianne Adair Luclle Webstar 'A TRIP TO COXEY ISLAND New Musical Comedy by Armstrong Company at Star. Right on time this afternoon, at the Star Theater, the Armstrong Company will Introduce a new musical comedy to Portland, under the general and sweeping title of "A Trip to Coney Island." This attraction will also be offered twice this evening, as well as twice each evening throughout the week. There will be daily matinees. Among the many attractions in Port land during the Rose Festival week, the attraction at the Star will be the only musical comedy. All those who visit Portland to attend the festival and who are seekrng musical comedy should, remember that the Star Is the home of this popular form of amuse ment and the only house making it a specialty. Musical comedy is always welcome and doubly so when at rea sonable prices. It is the one ambition of the Arm strong Company to give the patrons of the theater a clever show in a suita ble manner. For this reason the come dians are really funny, the principals ran sing and the chorus Is composed of carefully selected girls who are young, handsome, can sing .and dance and wear a fetching costume. Each week there Is a new musical comedy, and the one to open this afternoon. "A Trip to Coney Island," Is the sixth of a series. There will be an additional specialty j THE SUXEAY In the way of an extra vaudeville num ber. Black and Miller have been en gaged for this and will be found amus ing knockabout performers. Remember, there are three perform ances dally at the Star, and "A Trip to Coney Island" is an excuse for plain and fancy comedy. If It is against your principles to laugh, do not see this merry musical meal. NEW STOCK FOR THE LYRIC Blunkall-Atwood ' Company Opens Monday In "The Bushranger." The Lyric management will have the distinction of offering tomorrow night the first Portland performance of one of the most widely known and highly praised stock companies In America. The Blunkall-Atwood company, coming here direct from a long run at St. Louis, will present that thrilling drama of present-day life, "The Bushranger," Monday night and all through the week following. Edwin Blunkall, leading man, needs no introduction to Portland audiences. He was the Juvenile man of the old Bacon stock company in the days of Cordray's Theater, on Third and Yam hill streets. Later he appeared with leading road attractions in this city. Some of the companies he will be re membered with are "The Girl From Chile," "For Her Sake" and "The Col lege Widow." In his support are. some of the best known artists in the profession. Among them are Lillian Atwood, for years leading woman of the old Grand Opera-House, Alcazar and Central Theaters, San Francisco; Suburban Garden, Crawford, Family, Broadway and Aveneau Theaters, St. Louis. Grade Plaisted, one of the best known soubrettes in the profession, has played In every English-speaking colony In the world. Charles Schad, the comedian, will be remembered as' the original Uncle Caesar in "Sapho." "The Bushranger" offers the com pany fine advantages, and Manager Flood has provided them with a rich and elaborate production. Following Is the cast of "The Bushranger": Mr. Wilding :. Edwin Blunkall Mr. Seabrook Charles Schad Harry Seabrook Lawrence Peterson Mr. Gardiner ...... ... . . . . . Clarence Burton Marshall Fred Cantroy Ryan James Dillon Bates Jack Scheen George William Owens Mrs. Seabrook Lillian Atwood Mabel Seabrook Grade Plaisted Stella Darbleher Joan Storm Lady Staunton Adelaide Howlett LEW DOCKSTADER COMING Famous Big Minstrel Company at the Hellig Theater This Week! The Hellig Theater. Fourteenth and Washington streets, will have a carnival of fun next Saturday afternoon, Satur day and Sunday nights, when Lew Dockstader and his able fun-makers will present a great programme of minstrelsy. The first part is given In a gorgeous setting, appropriately named "The Tem ple of Gems." The quality as well as quantity of the vocal numbers has never been equaled by any minstrel company. There is not a poor voice In the entire company, and the solo numbers, quartets and chorus work are performed with rare sweetness and skill. All the come dians have funny numbers, Dockstader's contribution being an exceedingly clever song, with a ringing chorus, entitled "When the Hammer on the Anvil Rings." But the special feature of the pro gramme is Dockstader's appearance In OKEGOXIAX. PORTLAND. the skit called "A Dull Day in the White House,.' in which he presents his funny "make-up" as the President, who has formally permitted him to run the Gov ernment for a day. Dockstader takes advantage of his opportunity to discuss topics of current moment. Incidentally, he is likely to get on to the political situation,. In our own town by phone, and rap local political affairs with a keenness of observation that is sure to make the audience sit up and take notice. The other comedians of the company, Neil O'Brien,- John King, Pete Detzel and Eddie Mazzier, have opportunities to display their mirth-provoking qualities in two skits called "Quick Lunch," and "Joining the Elks." The company of singers and dancers is the largest, as well as the best ever seen here, and both appear to fine advantage in an at tractive spectacle called "The Land of Nicotine," and a dress drill of West Point cadets entitled "Reveille at West Point." PREPARING "IDYL OF FOLLY" Knights of Columbus Will Give Play at the Hellig June 8. The local council. Knights of Colum bus. Is hard at work on the comedy. "The Idyl of Folly." which will be produced at the Hellig, Monday evening, June 8. Although some of the best-known ama teur actors in the city are members of the Portland Council of Knights, this is their first effort in a theatrical way. "The Idyl of Folly" is funny all the way through, and promises a solid evening of good, refreshing fun. The reputation of Portland Knights of Co lumbus for doing things is an assurance of what can be expected June 8. A com mittee of the following men are in charge: J. J. Flynn. chairman; John I. Springer. W. J. Sheeny, Burt C. Jones, John E. Malley, C. B. Merrick,. Joseph jjorgan. "LOVERS' LANE" NEXT WEEK Baker Company to Present Clyde Fitch's Celebrated Play. Following "The Halfbreed," the Baker Company will give a beautiful production of the celebrated Fitch pastoral play, "Lovers' Lane," which Portland theater goers have not seen for over three years now. This play is one of the delights of stageland, with its strong heart story, its typical New England rural pictures and bubbling comedy. Opening perform ance next Sunday matinee. STAR ACTS FOR MARQCAM Long List of Turns Booked for the New Week. Did yon see the great Hardeen, a Pantages feature at the Marquam Grand this week? If you saw him only once go again, for he does new feats at every performance. If you didn't see him at all, you have missed some thing good. All week the police department and Sheriff's men have been trying to dig up some sort of contrivance that would hold Hardeen. They have used Ore gon boots, manacles with intricate locks. straitjackets and even . a packing-case. But in his strange way Hardeen baffled every attempt to se cure him.. His act was Supplemented with seven othr good turns, making up a show of big values. See it today your last opportunity. For the new bill Manager Johnson hae drawn on the best for his perform ers. A double feature will be. offered In the Gotham Comedy Four and the three juggling Vannans. The Gotham quartet stands high, while the three Vannans are fast and furious in their unequaled juggling work. There Isn't to be an act on the new MAT 31, 1908. bill, for that matter, but could be utilized as a feature. Del-a-phone, for instance, has been widely featured by other circuits, but Pantages uses him as an ordinary member of the programme. His imitations of phono graphs and his work as a mimic make Del-a-phone a high-priced performer. The Ylalto duo are the fastest dan cers In the game. They present all Sorts of novelty dancing. Including the new dance hit, "The Soul Kiss." They, too, have been widely featured, but are new to Portland. Crawford Brothers, the Eastern comedians, whose work the past year has attracted considerable attention, are coming here for the first time. Bert Lennon, a character change artist of reputation and marked ability, will add much to the programme. Jean Wil son will sing a new illustrated song and the biograph will spin out a new comedy film. The prospect of a thoroughly good snow ior tne new week is very bright, indeed. MUSICAL COMEDY AT THE OAKS Famous Allen Curtis Company the Aerdome Tonight. In The Oaks, the big pleasure resort on the Willamette, Is now the Mecca for pleasure-seekers. Many changes have been made this year, the management having apparently no limit to the per- Allen Stock Co. Closes Engagement at Lyric Popular Players Leave Tomorrow, -After Two Years' Almost Continuous Stay in Portland. IN the departure of the Allen Stock Company, - which closes' a long en gagement at the Lyric tonight, Port land loses what amounts almost to one of its institutions. When the organiza tion first came here something like two years ago and commenced an engagement at the Star it immediately won a clientele which has proved loyal down to this day 'After playing at the Star for several months Manager P. R. Allen transferred the activities of his company to the Lyric. The change resulted in the audi ences, which had already been drawn to it, transferring their allegiance to the Lyric, where almost without a break the company has followed one successful week after the other ever since. During the course of Its long local career, giving seven night performances and four matinees each week the mem bers of the Allen Company have been called upon to play a round of parts that might well dismay the average actor. There has been a sufficient variety of plays presented to thoroughly test the versatility of the members of the com pany. These pieces have ranged from melodrama of the most strenuous sort to the' most repressed and quiet dramas. There have been farces and spectacular offerings, romantic plays, wild west cow puncher affairs and problem plays. Every thing in the category from "The Man From Mexico" to "Camille" have been on tapis and through all this wide vari ety the performances have been consist ently worthy. The personnel of the company has not changed greatly since it first opened here and most of the players have worked In season and out without vacation or respite and always on opening night and during the week the loyal adherents have been out In force to gauge the quality of the goods offered. Almost invariably they have been highly pleased and the com- nanv iroea to new fields with the hest wishes of trie local popular-price clientele and amid their general regrets. Verna Felton, the young leading woman. is quite a remarkable actress. She baa been called upon to do a wider variety of parts than falls usually to the lot of actors who have spent a lifetime on the stage. She w Ux bar teens and wu-fct- fecting of the attractions, and with the natural beauties of the place which is so- brilliantly illuminated is mak ing it the one place that everybody perforce must visit two or three times in one season. The most important attraction ever offered during the three years the Oaks has been open to the public 1s the special engagement of the famous Alien Curtis musical comedy company, which will open its season this after noon in the mammoth Airdome. This organization comes direct from the Ta bor Grand theater, in Denver, where It has just finished a brilliant season. It includes some of the cleverest come dians, vocalists and dancers on the boards, in addition to a beauty chorus of 25 lovely girls. The opening bill will be "Jakey, Mikey and Ikey," Arthur damage, Ed Schooley and Allen Curtis filling the title roles. All three are clever, dia lect comedians In the several lines in dicated by their character parts, Jakey Blatz, Mlkey Denlson and Ikey Leschlnski. and they are well support ed by Marguerite La Ponte and a com pany which includes a bevy of pretty girls, who sing and dance merrily. The musical numbers Include many protty songs, some of which are well remembered and some others that are new. Among them are "Farewell, Toot, Toot, Goodbye," sung by Herbert Llnd ley and Marguerite La Ponte; "Let Me Put My Arms Around Ton," by Albert Leonard and chorus; "School Days," by Wlnnifred Green and chorus, and many others. The costumes and stage settings are the equal of the highest priced mu sical comedies which visit Portland, ln the last three years has played both "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "Camille." It is Impossible to conceive of a greater range of parts than she has done during ner Portland engagement. Tbere are a number of other mem bers of the company who have especially endeaxed themselves to the local public during their stay here. Notable among these are Forrest Seabury, best liked as a light comedian of the Willie Collier class, but an artistic actor in whatever part he essays and he has appeared in so many varied parts that his. versatility is unquestioned. Mrs. Clara Allen, who has given us a great many fine charac terizations, excels as an interpreter of grande dame roles. Revelle Urquhart, one of the handsomest, as well as one of the youn&est leading men on the stage. although he has been a member of the Allen forces but a short time, has demon strated his ability In a great manyability- testing roles. William Blake, that fine character actor, is also a newcomer, but has established himself in public favor very rapidly. Irving Kennedy, another member of the company who has always given creditable performances no matter In what line of work he might appear, also has a great many admirers and he has made his way strictly on his merits. Miss Marie Thompson Is a delightful young actress whore work shows the lights and shades that mark the efforts of a genuinely talented artist, while Charles Ayres and Miss Ella Houghton have always held their own when Lyric performances were being considered. The remaining members of the company have always done their full share and are entitled to a portion of the praise that is being given the organization that leaves for Calgary tomorrow. The en gagement closes tonight, when "Under Two Flags" will be given for the last time and the occasion will be marked by one of the most spontaneotts farewell demonstrations that has ever occurred In a Portland theater. Manager Pearl Allen and his company will be sadly missed here because they have always given the best that was in them and have ever kept faith with their admirers. Should they return at any time they will be royally welcomed by the many whom they have pleased by their excellent perfornu'.nces and productions during the years they have been a part of Portland's amusement and In all respects U showei will be strictly first class. The 1 performances, commencing tcnie.it, will be free save for. a few resrved seats' in the Air dome, for which a fee of 11 cents will be changed. GRAND Pekln Zouaves and George AVilson Features of New Bill. This coming week will be memorable In the history of the Grand since it will be giving the public one of the great--, est vaudeville bills the town has ewr seen. For the Rose Festival week Sullivan at Considine have booked as good a vaifdevllle bill as orw wants to see anywhere. The leading feature will be the Thirteen Pekln Zouaves. There Is no other act just like it. These" zouaves go through drillwork like lightning, and are simply perfect in do ing their evolutions in concert and with rapidity. The most Important vaudex vllle theaters of the East have been glad to play this act, such as Klaw or Erlanger. when they Inaugurated the vaudeville war; the Orpheum,' Keith Proctor, Kohl & Castle, and others. There is no question about this act maamg good, it is sensational. George Wilson, the original George of "Waltz Me Again" fame, is the spe cial added attraction. There is no min strel man in the country better known, than Wilson, nor more popular in this neighborhood. Wilson is a sureshot laugh every time. This Is Wilson's first offense in vaudeville In the North- . west, and he is receiving a princely, salary. , There are many sjnglng fours who call themselves the American News boys' Quartet, but the only and original Is hooked to appear on the new bill which starts at the Grand tomorrow afternoon. Musical Lowe, who was. xylophone soloist with Sousa for two years, will play several selections on that instrument, of which he is credited with being the master. "The girl who says things." Is the billing of Nellie Revell, a singing come dienne. An especially appropriate il- ustrated ballad will be sung by Fred G. Bauer. "Roses Bring Sweet Dreams' of You," is the title, and it fits in well with the Rose Festival spirit. F. F. Montressa, who presides over the mo tion pictures, promises a new film which will surprise the public. Today and tonight will be the last of the present programme which has the seven Samois, Arabian acrobats. Potter and Hartwell, gymnasts; Lawrence and Harrington, Bowery types; Macks. Hart ' and LaMarr, from New England; Harry Helman, Jester, and the swell pictures. "The Legend of the Ghost,'. positively the greatest triumph of motiolKJlctur art., - 1 tv. Co -dh....,-- . . j x- beer Is unexcelled in all respects end an.4 V, lth--l ..inn. 1 .' . , . Dottiea Deer receive prompt attention Phone Ease 46. Home phone B1146. Jewelery auction. Metzger's, 342 Wash ington street. Great Piano Buying Opportunity While we are not yet completely installed in our new quarters, we are determined to get rid of all of our "PIANOS FROM RENT" Safe Instruments to buy even if used a little musically they are like new, and are guaranteed to gr-ve perfect satisfaction. Select the piano this week and save 9125 to $150. TERMS VERY. EASY. The following: will Indicate a few of our specials for this week: Pianos worth $225, now $105 Pianos worth $250. now $142 Pianos worth $300, now $155 Pianos worth $325, now ?172 Pianos worth $350, now $220 A II Rose Feittlval visitor re cordially Invited to in- pert oar new home the bndMoniet and best arranged and larpeMt complete music store in the Northwest. Every home should have a Talking; Machine. Ask the family about taking; one home with you. We have all the rood ones Victor. Edison, Zono phone -on terms as low as m dollar a week. If you have a machine yon need records. Come where you can select from the very larg est stock la Orea-on then you'll not be disappointed... Everything In Sheet Music. Do not fail to visit our new (store, it's well worth your time to do so meet your riends here - make yourself I a,t home. WW Moved to 1 1 1 Fourth St. lint north of Washington. .