The Sunday Oregonian., June 28, 1908, SECTION FOUR, Page 3, Image 37

THE SUNDAY; OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 28, 1908.
CELEBRATED YIDDISH PLAYERS
COMING TO THE HEILIG THEATER
Will Appear in Repertoire Four Nights, Commencing July 5 Standard Works to Be Given Something About
HEILIG
THEATER
LYRIC THEATER
14th and WASHINGTON 8TS.
PHONES MAIN 1 AND A 11S2
THE famous troupe of Tlddish play
ers from the Bowery Theater. New
York, direct from ten successful
weeks in San Francisco, will be seen
four nights in repertoire, commencing
Sunday, July 5, when four different
standard masterpieces will be produced.
Included in the company is the very
well-known leading woman Ida Blum,
and the roster also comprises J. White,
Mm leading man: Manager J. Stone,
Morris Spivback, Francis Starr, Rose
Vermant and others, whose names are
quite unfamiliar to the average theater
attendant, but who are very well known
to those Jews who follow the tradi
tional drama of the Jewish language.
The history of the Yiddish stage is
quite Interesting. It commences with
the year 1870. when the Hebrew poet,
the late Abraham Goldfadden, wrote the
Tirst Yiddish play, "Shulamite." Owing
to the rather poor cast of the actor in
the orthodox mind, the Jewish girls
could not be induced to appear, and
the author was compelled to train boys
with soprano voices for women's roles.
"Shulamite" was the foundation stone
of the Yiddish stage. Later plays con
tained familiar biblical plots, such as
the life of King Solomon, David, Jos
sph and his brothers, and other of the
rulers and prophets.
About 15 years ago a Jewish news
paper man, Jacob Gordon, started a
new era for the Yiddish drama, by pre
paring good translations of the classics
Including the best-known works of
Shakespeare, Shiller, Goethe, and some
of the French dramatists. Jacob Gor
don is today the author of 50 modern
plays, and In Ghettoland is called the
Yiddish Shakespeare. Blanch Walsh
recently appeared In a revision of Gor
ion's adopted "Kreutzer Sonata." Ber
tha Kallich, one of Mr. Fiske's great
discoveries, is from Gordon's school.
The leader of them all, the famous
Jacob Adler, has never been persuaded
to come out of his own Yiddish dialect.
But with a specially selected English
cast he played Shylock at Proctor's in
New York, and accounts of his achieve
ments went over the entire English
speaking world.
This famous Yiddish company will
open Sunday evening, July 6, ir. "Kol
niiire; the Inquisition in Spain;" Mon
day evening, the Jewish "Ia Tosca,"
will be given: Tuesday evening.
HOW LONDON'S POOR ARE PROVIDED
WITH AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
City and Private Individuals Devote Themselves to Bettering Conditions of Lower Classes.
LONDOX. June 15. (Special Correspon
dence.) Sightseeing at this time of
the year is anything but a joy, as
there are so many bent upon the same
purpose that it takes away not only the
pleasure, but the atmosphere as well. I
set forth last Monday not remembering
that it was a bank holiday and found
that " 'Arry" and " 'Arrlef were there
before me. There was an interest in see
ing their pleasure, but the Houses of
Parliament and Westminster Abbey
seemed turned Into pleasure-seeking es
tablishments Instead of the noble edifices
which they are. There is no doubt that
Americans were there before me, as the
one decoration of two fresh roses was
laid on the breast of the splendid bust of
Iongfellow. which was placed In the Ab
bey in admiration of the great American
poet by his English admirers not by the
American population in London, as is fre- ;
quently supposed.
No words can describe Westminster Ab
bey, which I saw, of course, devoid of the
atmosphere of rest and awe which a quiet
day would have brought with it. The
statues are in nearly every case works of
the greatest art and they represent untold
wealth the American point of view, I
hear some of my English friends say, but
one cannot help appreciating, in addition
to the art. the material and the workman
ship. The visit brings back long forgot
ten names and history, which always
reads like a fairy tale, takes on new and
serious meanings. I always hated history,
but now think that I would have sat up
nights in the Abbey to study the real
thing and to sense that it was the real
thing. When I came to the tablet of
Major Andre "slain in the service of his
country in America," I realized that I
would get American history with a re
verse point of view, so, knowing that I
have only 80 or 80 years In which to ac
complish anything, I began studying the
types of . Westminster's visitors and let
the dead past bury its dead.
There is a vast public In London to be
amused. One is never so thoroughly im
pressed with this fact as on a bank hol
iday, which in our country means a legal
holiday. One is equally impressed with
the variety of amusements which must be
offered in order to fit all tastes, to say
nothing of all pocketbooks. Of the. Lon
don poor, I do not want to talk at pres
ent, because it Is a subject which might
have remained beyond description even
to a Zola, but how these people are
amused forms a subject which must be
of interest to all who Interest themselves
with social questions or Indeed even with
the customs of a country.
It Is hardly necessary to describe
the royal opera at Covent Garden.
Here Bonci is an idol, and rightly, and
so Is Emmy Destinn, who will be
among the Metropolitan forces this
season. The house represents the great
est brilliancy in London, by the side of
which the tiaras of New York pale
visibly, nd it must be remembered
that it means much to the cursory
audiences that these tiaras are coro
nets. From this scene of splendor let
us turn to London's poor, which is
perhaps more cosmopolitan than that
of any other city in the world, unless
it might be in New York, which being
the gateway ot America would get its
quota from all nations in the civilized
and uncivilized world. We may be
thankful that the percentage Is not so
large even if it does form the same
sort of homogeneous mass. Irrespective
of nationality and of size, the city as
well as the private individual lends
itself to unceasing efforts to provide
the poor of London with amusement
and recreation.
To begin with the "littlest one" It
is compulsory that each child attend
school in the neighborhood of its resi
dence, and through this medium the
child also receives healthy recreation
for mind and body. The Children's
Happy Evening Association Is respon
slble for much good work In this di
rection. This body is formed by a
large number of people recruited from
the ranks of the well-to-do, who have
banded together with the object of
entertaining the children of different
schools jn the poverty-stricken sec
tions ef.the city, such as the East End
or in the Potteries (Nottlng Dale).
About 250. tickets are given for the
entertainments, and the children who
have the most 'good conduct marks
during the fortnight between each
Happy Evening are the happy ones.
These entertainments are given at the
school, but it is used only as a place
to De devoted to pleasure; so carefully
Is this planned that the teachers them
selYes are barred out. The reason giv
en for the exclusion of teachers is so
that they shall have no extra 'work
jiut upon them, and everything Is con
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the dramatic triumph, "The Broken i performance, the ever popular "Shula
Hearts;" Wednesday, the Sth, the last mite."
ducted by the officials of the club and
the young women of the West End.
It is a wonderful sight to see the
children arrive at the school about 6
o'clock, where for one hour they amuse
themselves as they prefer, where the
rooms have been arranged for paint
ing, for making doll's clothes, bead
work and in the large room there are
games of every description. It is per
haps needless to say that each room
is under the charge of a young lady
who preserves nominal order.
After this the entertainment which
takes place consists either of a con
cert, theatricals, a conjuror or a re
citer. But most of all, the children
seem to enjoy entertainments given by
those recruited from their own ranks,
and it must be remembered that these
children are very critical and very ex
clusive in their .tastes. These children
of the slums will take no more in
terest in an Inferior entertainment
than would a New York musical critic.
At about 8 o'clock the children form
a line and as they leave the building
each child receives an orange and a
bun.
As in New York and other American
cities in Summer they are taken for out
ings usually arranged here by the cler
gymen of the parishes and in a large
brake or tally-ho they are driven out of
town. Frequently these parties are in
vited to some hospitable country mansion
where all the entertainment is provided.
Haymaking, merry-go-rounds and swings
are provided but the most important
feature is the sumptuously laid out tea.
The Joy and the remarks of the little
ones who have never seen the country
may be more easily imagined than de
scribed. Quite as Important Is the work dons
for the amusement of the next stage
the -young working people, both girls and
boys, for they are scarcely men and wo
men and their recreation is of utmost
importance in this overcrowded city.
These are also provided with clubs, the
funds and the arrangement of which are
in the hands of the West End. As may
be imagined not only amusement but ed
ucation, both sugar-coated and other
wise, are to be found. There are classes
for languages, literature, art, science,
music, drama, lacemaklng, etc Sundays
a concert Is given by such as enjoy con
tributing to the welfare of these young
people. At Christmas and in midsum
mer similar entertainments are pro
vided for these classes as for the child
ren, as. are they not all children when it
comes to the unfolding of the beauties
of nature?
There is neither time nor space at this
moment to dwell upon the effect of such
guidance upon the young people as far as
the relation of sexes is concerned. Suffice
it to say that the training which they
receive, even in what may be regarded as
a limited amount of time. Is sufficient to
reveal to these young minds the elements
of self-respect as well as the respect of
others.
There Is no more important form of
recreation being conducted In London
than that which is known as the
"mothers' meetings." Here ! the poor
women may bring their babies and oc
cupy the afternoon with sewing, where
they may be taught everything from
the cutting of a garment to the finest
work. There are more than tea and
cake to be gained, and more than the
bare knowledge of how to sew or cut,
as such women lend themselves to the
work that mere contact with them is
an Influence of vast importance, and
the spirit which they bring into these
meetings is one of helpfulness and of
cheer. It will not be forgotten that
many who thus interest themselves
are women of title, which, while not
making them any more important
than their sisters, creates a deep im
pression irpon the poor, who either
look upon the nobility as demi-gods, or
more dangerous to the safety as sworn
enemies to the country in general, and
to themselves In particular. On Sun
day evenings concerts are given where
these women and their husbands may
attend.
While speaking of the amusements
of the poor, the annual Whltechapel
and Guildhall loan art collections must
not be forgotten, as these are free to
all classes, and there has also recently
been formed a Whltechapel Glee So
ciety. So much for the free enter
tainment of the poor, and which, while
it may be less appreciated than that
for which they are compelled to pay,
the thousands who avail themselves of
the opportunities are proof that the
energies are not wasted.
There are many East End music
halls and theaters where entrance can
be obtained for the sum of from 2 to 12
cents. There is more amusement for
onlookers in the audience than oa the
k I . :
stage, and it is proven many times
that the audience is thus inclined, be
cause in the event of- the slightest al
tercation or even conversation above a
whisper, the whole audience will arise
to look at the transgressors, the inter
est centering as completely upon them
as under normal conditions it centers
upon the stage and the play? Well, it
must wait until the squabble is over,
that It certain.
There is much more to be written
upon this subject, but U must wait for
another time.
EMILIE FRANCES BAUER.
Fourth Will Be Quiet
Day in Portland.
Nearby Towns, However. Will Cele
brato and Many Private Parties
Will Take Outings in Country.
PATRIOTISM as manifested in the
explosion of firecrackers by day
and bursting of bombs and rock
ets in midair at night, with the cost of
the display borne by private means,
now promises to comprise all the ob
servance of the anniversary day of
American Independence that Portland
is to engage In this year.
That does not mean, however, that
citizens who regard the proper cele-
The Blue Above ; the Red Below
Remember This Always, When You Use Our National Colors for Decoration.
CERTAIN colors have been selected by
each nation as its emblem of author
ity, loyalty and unity. These colors
have not been chosen fancifully or no
tionally, but with care and discrimination
to symbolize .ell-defined ideas. Then
after the tints, hues and shades have
been chosen to represent the Idea, It was
equally important to arrange these colors
according to the rules evolved through
ages from antiquity "and adhered to by
all countries civilized enough to possess
a standard.
This science is called heraldry. Many
countries have official heralds whose
duty it Is to keep the whole field In order
and allow no infringements. The Patent
Office is not more strict.
In- our country the sky-blue and blood
red (the arterial life-giving blood, not the
venous, poisonous dark red) were selected
in the days of Washington". The white is
MARQUAM
- Bill Changes
Best in Vaudeville
r resentin g PANT
Week Ending Today: Ye Colonial Septet, daintiest and prettiest of
musical acts; Miss Marie Rolf son, in act eclipsing the Georgia Mag
net, assisted by Captain Leopold McLaughlin. Six other big acts.
WEEK BEGINNING TOMORROW
THE FOUR COMRADES
Whirlwind Comedy Producers A New York Comedy Success, direct
from the Metropolis second to none. And
CHARLES HARRIS
. ' 'The Lamp-Post Inspector and the Gibson Girl."
Harris is a celebrated, comedian; you'll laugh in spite of yourself.
BURNS AND BURNS
i European Travesty Artists
and Burlesque Slack Wire Per
formers. HAYES AND ALLPOINT
Comedians of Note.
JEAN WILSON
Pictured Ballad.
PERFORMANCES DAILY AT 2:30, 7:30 AND 9 P.M. 4
Prices the same: Parquette and flrst six rows of first balcony, 25
cents; rest of balconies, 15 cents; boxes and loges, 50 cents. Any seat
at weekday Matinees, FIFTEEN CENTS.
TONIGHT (SUNDAY) AT 8:15
THE COMEDY OF SUNSHINE AND LAUGHS
L, s. SIRE PRESENTS AMERICA'S GREAT CHARACTER ACTRESS, .
IN HES NEW YORK AND CHICAGO
COMEDY SUCCESS"
The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary
BY ANNE WARNER
ORIGINAL CAST AND PRODUCTION
TTJ TfTTC Lower floor, flrst 10 rows, $1.60: lower floor, last six
JT JtvlVJLvO rows, $1.00; balcony. $1.00, 75c. 50c; gallery, 50c.
SEATS NOW SELLING AT THEATER
HEILI
BEGINNING TOMORROW, MONDAY
EVENINGS AT S SHARP WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES AT t
SHAKSPERE WEEK
The management takes great pleasure in announcing the engagement of the
distinguished tragedian, MR. ROBERT MANTELL, who enjoys the distinc
tion ot being the only Shaksperean tragedian on the English-speaking stage,
and who was recently referred to by William Winter, the dean o American
critics, as "The authentic head of the American stage." .
SIR. WILLIAM' A. BRADY ANNOUNCES MR.
M
ANTELL
IN SHAKSPERE
IN THE FOLLOWING ARRANGEMENT OF PLAYS:
MONDAY AND
FRIDAT NIGHTS
TUESDAY NIGHT
SATURDAY MAT.
KING LEAR
MACBETH
I1TeedatTIi3 Merchant ot Venice
Evening Prices 1.50,
$1.00, 75c, 50c.
SEATS NOW SELLING AT THEATER.
bratlon of the Fourth a privilege not to
be passed by will be deprived of their
accustomed jollification, for in nearly
every nearby town .the usual arrange
ments are being carried out. A short
car-ride In almost any direction from
the city will bring the citizen sur
charged with patriotism to places
where the reading of the immortal
Declaration, the festal parade, the
boom of cannon, the incessant tooting
of tin horns and the burning of heathen-made
powder will furnish him with
his customary glorification of the flag.
In addition he will have an opportun
ity to "enjoy a day's outing in a safe
and sane manner if so disposed, for
the country offers manifold invitations
to the city-bred to come out and escape
the monotony of paved streets and tun
nels of walls, to have family picnics in
shady nooks and give the little people
a chance to romp at will on hillside or
paddle in the brooks.
The public resorts near the city are
making extensive preparations to en
tertain big crowds and are laying in
large supplies of day and night fire
works. Here and there, through the
city, fireworks are displayed for sale,
but the sellers report but a moderate
demand so far. They expect sales to
Increase next week before the eventful
day arrives. The sale of crackers and
fireworks in small lots in the city has
fallen oft In the last few years on ac
count of the displays made on a large
scale by committees of citizens that
have been conducting the anniversary
celebrations. The fact that no elab
orate programme Is to be carried out
this year is expected to develop a larger
sale among retailers from now until
the Fourth.
not regarded as a color, but as a field on
which to display the prismatic colors.
In the upper corner was placed the blue
canopy of heaven decked with the stars
of hope. Below were the red stripes on
a white field. This red is looked upon as
the blood shed for liberty: at least it is
often referred to as the emblem of liberty.
The blood shed on the ground under foot,
is placed below, with the scintillating
stars above on the blue sky. This blue
field in our National standard should be
regarded as placed on the field of stripes.
It is therefore necessary to place the
flag in such a position that the blue is
above, the red below. In some countries
the law punishes those who are unpatri
otic enouKh to turn their national ensign
upside down. During the Middle Ages,
when men were so devoted to their super
stitions and swayed so much by coward
Ice and fear, and were so perfidious in
every department of useful and intellec
tual intercourse, it was regarded as black
THEATER
Tomorrow
J. A. Johnson. Resident Manager
AGES Ar
actions
MAY AND LILLIAN BURNS
Dainty Musical Act.
THE BIO GRAPH
New Motion Pictures.
CONDON AND RAY
Unequalled Acrobats.
G THEATER
14th AND WASHINGTON SU.
PHONES MAIN 1 and A112I
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT
THURSDAY
NIGHT
SATURDAY
NIGHT
HAMLET
OTHELLO
King Richard III
Matinee PricM $1.00. 75c, 50c. 25c.
magic to turn things upside down. The
Bible on the chain (afterwards on the
altar of the churches) must not be upside
down, not only because It would be un
readable, but because it was blasphe
mous: the cross must be ever upright;
all emblems in their proper position.
In our day, after many, probably most
superstitions have been starved to death
or laughed out of society, we are apt to
laugh out and starve out many things,
true useful and artistic. We say with a
toss of the head that It makes no differ
ence how we play with shields, coat-of
arms, flags, bunting, etc.
Go down and see the decorations on
any Independence Day. Tom. Dick and
Harry have displayed enormous quan
tities of "yard goods" In the most
bizarre fashion. Quantity alone seems
to gauge the patriotism. Not that any
of these good people mean any insult
to the flag. Heaven forbid! Neither
did the savage heathen youth mean any
disrespect when he put the almanac
on the devotion stand and cleaned the
gun barrel with the bible.
While many houses In the city were
decorated with the Nation's colors (red,
white and blue), arranged correctly, one
could never know whether the arrange
ment was accidental or Intelligent. I
know one store In town that has been
decorated "upside-down" lo these many
years. The Kaballsts said: "Demon
est Deus inversus;" the logical in
ference would be: "Disloyalty Is loy-
BAKER
Last Week of Season for Portland's High-Class Stock Company.
Close of Baker Stock Company's Career at Baker Theater.
Week Starting Sunday Matinee, Today,
June 28, 1908
HOYT'S
AB
UNCH
By the author of "A Milk-White Flag" and other
noted successes.
Great Farce-Comedy, in three acts Music, merri
ment, fun and laughter galore Scenes in and
around a hotel Come and bid the favorites a last
good-bye in the old home Stage direction William
Dills Matinee Saturday.
Evening Prices: 25c, 35c,
3
The
Symphony Concert 2 o'CIock
- A-a-Hat "
"FIFTEEN MINUTES
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lV Wflf
TDBSDAY, JULY 7
ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
MRS.
2 EL I
AND
Manhattan
Presenting Under the Direction of
Harrison Grey Fiske
ROSMERSHOLM
BY HENRIK IBSEN
Seat Sale Opens
LYRIC THEAT
COR. SEVENTH AND ALDER STREETS, KEATING FLOOD, PROPS.
Both Phones Main 4S.'. Home 1026.
Week Cornmenclng MOllday, JUttC 29
Fifth Week of the Famous BIunkiill-Atirood Stock Company, in the
Thrilling Comedy-Drama,'
"A HERO
One of the Season's Big Events.
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; Prices 10c and 20c.
Every Evening at 8:30; Prices 10c and 20c.
NEXT WEEK "SUSS SATAN."
alty Inverted, or turned upside down."
The rule Is simple: Turn the star
decked blue toward the sky; turn the
blood red to the earth.
ERNEST BARTON.
THANK ALL WHO HELPED
Appreciation Expressed lor Efforts
on Behalf of "Toyshop."
PORTLAND. June 27. (To the Editor.)
The board ot directors of the Institute
Club of th People's Institute, realizing
that It would be Impossible to reach each
one personally to whom they are Indebted
for help In presenting- "The Toy Shop," de
sire to express their gratitude thiouKh the
press. Only through the kindness and in
terest of mmy people was the presentation
of the operetta possible.
From Miss Martin and Mrs. Warren
Thomas, whose unwearied labors made re
hearsals and performances a success, to the
charming ifttle Queen. Peggy Boyer: from
Mrs May Dearborn-Schwab, the Four Hours,
and J. A. McHolland. to the Teddy Bears,
each adult and each child Rave his best with
unflagging earnestness. Parents and chap
erons gave unsparingly of their time and
their sympathy. Mrs. Pangln and Frank B.
Riley In their ofrices as ptage managers,
Mrs Henry McCraken, Mrs. Howard Russell.
Mr. Bowles and Mr. Strain gave Invaluable
assistance at each performance.
The stage hands are deserving of special
thanks for their kindness and efficiency:
Meier & Frank for their generosity and
THEATER
PHONESt MAIN 2, A 5360
GEO. L. BAKER. GEN.MGR.
OF K
50c; Matinees: 15c and 25c
Swimming
Baths Open
Tonight, 8:30, in the Airdome,
Topical Musical Fantasy,
3&
Whirley-Girley" 3
By the Allen Curtis Sextet of
Clever Comedians and Principals
and a Bevy of Dancing Beauties
that a snow storm in June couldn't
, keep the crowds away from. Only
Musical Extravaganza in Town.
Tuesday afternoon ' and .all this
week, Pony and Dog Circus. Mon
day night in Airdome, "A Lost
Baby," fresh from the laugh fac
tory. "The Tickler," Moonlight Skat
ing, Bowling. "She" Mystery
Show, Double-Biding Chutes, and
20 other modern park amusements.
FROM ALDER STREET"
THE
Company
Thursday, July 2
IN RAGS
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courtesy. Both Ellers" Hall and the Port
land Academy gymnasium were generously
placed at our disposal for rehearsals dur
ing the two weeks of preparation.
Many friends made quantities of candy
which a number of young ladles sold most
successfully. Prom the press we received
uniform kindness and generous considera
tion. To each and every Individual, from
the smallest child to the most mature, we
desire to express "hearty appreciation and
most cordial thanks.
MRS. HELEN LADD CORBETT.
MRS. T. B. WILCOX.
MRS. J. G. GAl'LD.
MRS. WILLIAM MACKENZIE.
MRS. CHARLES E. LADD.
MRS. li. W. SIMONS.
MRS. A. H. TANNER.
MRS. A. E. ROCKET.
MISS VALENTINE PRICHARD.
VAUDEVILLE PE LUXE
Week Beginning
Monday Matinee, June 29
Second Appearance in this City
' of the
SULLIVAN&CONSIDINE
ROAD SHOW
Positively one of the Strongest
Vaudeville Bills ever seen in
this city, headed by
Elton-Polo-Alto
Troupe
America's Greatest Casting
Artists.
Special Added Attraction,
HILL, CHERRY 5 HILL
Comedy Bicyclists.
THE GREAT SANTfLL
Modern Hercules, Sensational
Athlete.
FREDERICKA RAYMOND
TRIO
Dramatic Singing Artists.
LILLIAN HALE & CO.
Corned v Sketch, "The Phantom
Rival."
LEO & CHAPMAN
Great Comedv Novelty.
" Wanted A Donkey.'
FRED. G. BAUER
Portland's Popular Illustrated
Balladist, Rendering His Latest
Success.
F. F. MONTRESSA
"That I. A. T. S. E. Man," on
time with the Latest Animated
Pictures.
DANCING BARGE
Will Leave Foot of Washlnsrton Street
Every Mght at 8 o'clock.
Good Music; Fine Wax Floor. Admission
BOc lor Four Hours' Nice Dancing.
Ticket. On Sale at the Dock,
r