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1-HE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, JXXT 19, 190S.
THE three places of amusement that
still remain open were heavily
patronized last -week, notwithstand
ing the warm weather. The Pantages
players at the Marquam found "The
Spoilers" a splendid drawing card, and,
in fact, so great was the financial suc
cess of the engagement that it has been
decided to continue the piece during the
. first half of this week. "Madame Sans
Gene" will follow on Thursday night.
The Blunkall-Atwood forces have done
remarkably well in "The Tide of Life,"
a ripping .melodrama, which will be re
peated tonight for the last time. That
organization will thot) turn its attention
to "The Player," which oes on et the
Lyric tomorrow night.
An unusually good bill of vaudeville
was offered at the Grand, and the man
ngement promises an equally good
change for tomorrow afternoon.
The Interesting announcement is made
that next season Portland will have a
German stock company one night in each
week, commencing October 2.. For some
time the matter has been discussed in
German circles, but only recently has It
taken form. Ernest Pacully, editor of
"Nachrichten," will manage the com
pany, and is now negotiating with some
of the leading German actors in NeWj
York and Philadelphia, whom he will
bring out for the season. The, Lyric
Theater has been secured for each Fri
day night during the season, and already
375 season ticket reservations have been
made. On Monday nights the company
will appear in Tacoma end on Tuesdays
in Seattle. The company. will consist of
12 people and a line of standard dramas
and comedies will be presented in the
German tongue. Among the plays which
ill be presented will be "Magda," "Old
.Heidelberg" and many others which are
familiar to the general public.
The work of remodeling the Empire
Theater Is well under way, and when the
small army of workmen now engaged on
the Job are through its old patrons will
hardly recognize it in the new "Bunga
low," which Manager George L. Baker
has fixed upon as the new name. A
new entrance is being constructed on
Twelfth street, and the whole appear
ance of the exterior will be changed.
The interior is being thoroughly ren
ovated, new carpets and hangings pro
vided, the walls will be redecorated and
the lower floor reseated with 'leather
covered divans. The new place will be
as pretty a little theater as could be
imagined, and will make an ideal home
for the Baker players. The "Bungalow"
will be a dandy,, and no mistake.
"MADAME SANS GENE" XEXT
'ew Week's Bill of. lYawley Com
pany at Marquam Theater.
For the second week of their, engage
ment at the Marquam, T. Daniel Fraw
ley. Miss Aileen May and the Pantages
players will produce Victorian Sardou's
comedy-drama of the French Revolution
"Madame Sans Gene."
"Madame Sans Gene" will be more than
welcome to people who remember the
brilliancy of the former productions of
this play as given by Mr. Frawley. It
was Mr. Frawley and Miss Mary Van
Buren who made this play famous and
well known throughout the West and it
served to firmly establish those two play
ers In the affections of playgoers. In the
present production, Mr. Frawley will
again appear in his great role of Napo
leon. Few actors have been as successful
as he in their portrayals of the Little
Oorsican.
Great interest attaches to the appear
ance of Miss May as Sans Gne. This
character is one of the most delightful
and Interesting in modern drama. The
clever but outspoken washerwoman. who
became a duchess of France by the for
tunes of war. is one that especially suits
Miss May's style and as she has made a
host of friends during her stay at the
Marquam, she is assured of hearty wel
come and warm appreciation.
FIXE NEW BILL AT GRAXD
Music and Comedy In Programme
Opening Tomorrow.
Tomorrow the Grand will begin an
other of Its superior vaudeville entertain
ments. The Grand is the only place in
the city where this kind of amusement
can be found. Sullivan & Considine are
sending one good act after another and
the coming programme promises to be a
highly satisfactory affair. It will be ex
ceptionally strong in music and comedy.
"Around the World in an Airship" is
the title of the headline act, which is an
up-to-date scenic novelty by Parmet. Rus
sell & Co. This is an idea on original
lines and the airship Is seen with its in
ventor and crew. The effects have been
' built especially for It by George F. Rus
sell, of New York. The act includes a
great deal of good singing.
Will H. Armstrong and Magdallne
present a. screamingly funny sketch, "The
Expressman." It is guaranteed to make
everyone laugh. This will be the spe
cial added attraction. A third big feature
will be Will Rogers, assisted by Buck
McKee and his famous mustang Teddy.
This will be an exciting exhibition of
throwing the lariat and will be a glimpse
of the Wild West in the cattle country.
No act of this kind has ever before been
attempted on the vaudeville stage.
"Wanted a Divorce" la a comedy and
there is nothing serious about it. This
sketch Is presented by Charles J. Stine
and Olive Evans. The plot 1 tha story.
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of a young girl who has married a 'middle-aged
fat man and wants a divorce
and what happens cures herof her desire.
It Is respectfully recommended to mar
ried and single people.
Potter and Harris are gymnasts who
have been loudly praised in the reviews
of vaudeville shows In the East. The act
has snap, moves . fast and the man
and woman work equally well, keeping
the act neatly dressed. Miss Effle Pear
son is a singing comedienne who has
never been in the Northwest before. Fred
G. Bauer will sing "She's Me Pal," which
has no reference to the comedienne. F.
F. Montressa will have some new motion
waves.
The present big bill will close tonight,
with the usual Sunday performances.
GREAT BILL AT THE LYRIC
Blunkall-Atwood Stock Company in
"The Player" Tomorrow.
There will be an extraordinary offering
at the Lyrio for the week commencing
Monday night, when the Blunkall-Atwood
company will present that beautiful ro
mantic costume drama of England In the
eighteenth century, "The Player," the
central figure of which is David Garrick.
the greatest actor of his time. The first
act of "The Player"" is preceded by the
balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet."
The management has provided a pro
duction which excels anything ever at
tempted here at popular prices, being
scenically superior to anything heretofore
seen on the Lyrio stage. The costumes
are rich and brilliant, and all the proper
ties and effects historically correct.
A number of excellent acting parts are
provided for which will be played in the
very best form. Erwin I. Blunkall and
Lyllian Atwood will do some of their fin
est work, ably seconded by Grade Plais
ted, Charles Schad. Clarence Burton,
Charles Vernor Finlay, Joan Storm and
others. The play combines admirably the
best features of comedy-drama, with hu
mor, sentiment, brisk action, stirring
climaxes and beautiful dialogue. It will
be a great treat for those who like a su
perior dramatic entertainment.
Preceding the first act of "The Player"
comes the balcony scene trom "Romeo
and Juliet." This beautiful scene from
Shakespeare's Immortal love tragedy will
be exquisitely produced. The opening
performance will occur Monday night.
Secure seats now and avoid the final box
office rush. ,
"THE THIEF" ; COMIXG SOOX
diaries Frohman Will Present Mar
garet llllngton at the Hcilig. .
There are only seven characters In "The
Thief" which Charles Frohman will bring
to the Heilig Theater July 27, 2S. 29 and
30. The action takes, place within about
12 hours; the unities of place and incident
are also observed. The plot Is as startl
ing as ingenious, and is developed with
a skill that stamps young Henri Bernstein,
its author, as one of the greatest masters
of construction that the theater has
known. There is no divining the denoue
ment or the neat situation In "The Thief."
The oldest playgoer goes as far astray in
this regard as the youngest. The spec
tator thinks the climax of an act has
been reached, only to be roused out of his
complacency by another, and more thrill
ing turn of the prolific and resourceful
mind of the playwright.
New York audiences, late to arrive at
the theater and early to leave, always
came early for performances tot 'The
Thief" and stayed late. There was no
hurrying for hats and wraps toward the
end, the play held their Interest to the
very finish, and when thla would come,
not even the most Inveterate frequenter
of the playhouse could tell. No play seen
lnthe Metropolis In many years has pos
sessed this power of holding the spec
tator's Interest so firmly fixed aa has
'The Thief."
"AX EASY MARK" AT THE OAKS
Allen Curtis Company Will Offer
Xorel Musical Coniedy Monday.
Commenolng tomorrow nlghc at the
Oaks the Allen Curtis Company will
appear in a new and unique musical
entertainment called, "An Easy Mark."
It Is a dramatization of the current
comic supplements. All the well-known
"funnies" . including Mr. and Mrs.
Portland Theater-Goers Will Have Rare
Treat in the Production of "The Thief"
Margaret Illington, in Bole of Marie Voysin, .Has Attained Great Per
sonal Triumph.
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man will bring to the Heilig The
ater next week. Is a fine exam
ple of the best In dramatic art a
play that conveys an Idea to the specta
tor not through any bald treatment of
a set thesis, but through the emotions.
In ingenuity of plot, cumulative inter
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Alphonse and Gaston, che Hallroom
Boys, Fluffy Ruffles and others who
are household names will be Introduced.
It will be a continual scream of
laughter interspersed with catchy song
numbers and a number of sprightly
dances. It will appeal especially to
the children although patrons of all
ages will find It a delightful enter
tainment. ,
The big song number will be "Won't
You Be My Baby Boy?" which will
be sung by winsome Winifred Green
assisted by the chorus. Other song
hits will be "Since Patrica Salome Did
Her Funny Little O'o La Palome" which
will bo sung by Marguerite La Ponte,
"Honor Bright I Loved Tou -Right, Old
Pal" sung by Herbert IJndley, 'Take
Tour Girl to the Ball Game" sung by
Albert Leonard, Charles Flgg"s Inimit
able singing "of "Say Sis, Give Us a
Kiss" and "I Want to Marry-an Earl"
by Miss Green.
' A number of new and novel dancing
numbers have been arranged and there
will be plenty of work for comedians,
singers and the chorus. Beautiful
special scenery, costumes and electrical
effects will enhance the beauty of the
performance. This is to be one of those
shows you cannot afford to miss. Bear
in mind the opening performance Mon
day night.
Last Time for "Venice.'1
The closing performance of "A Night
In Venice" that beautiful musical
comedy which the Allen Curtis Com
pany is putting on at the Oaks will
occur tonight and those who haven't
seen It had better take advantage of
this last chance. . Jt is a beautiful show.
'The Tide of Life" Today.
- ;The -past-i week has been one of the
most prosperous of the Summer at the
Lyric, where that thrilling - melodrama
"The Tide of Life" has been presented.
The closing performances will occur this
afternoon and tonight. If you haven't seen
It you have missed something fine, so go
before It is too late.
est of development and logical denoue
ment, it ranks with the half dozen or so
masterpieces of the modern theater.
Its author, Henri Bernstein, has In this,
his most sensational yet finished pro
duction, displayed a power of observa
tion, a freshness and directness, of ex
pression, a knowledge of humanity and
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a sklllf ulness In reaching and arousing
the emotions that fully justify the dis
tinction that his play has earned for
him as the foremost dramatic composer
of the present day.
"The Thief" is unique in many ways,
but In none more so than in the breadth
of Its appeal. It has been translated
from the French Into English, Russian,
German, Swedish and Spanish, and in
all these different tongues has been a
source of absorbing interest to all
classes. Essentially a woman's play,
"The Thief" has naturally afforded Its
chief female, player a wonderful op
portunity for dramatic appeal. In Paris.
Madame Le Bargy, In London Irene
Vanbnigh, and in New York. Margaret
Illington have attained In the role of
Marie Voysin positive personal tri
umphs. The splendid Impression made
by Margaret llllngton as Nina Jesson
with John Drew in "His House in Or
der," has been intensified many fold by
the powerful and artistic interpretation
that she has given to the wife in "The
Thief." The role of Marie Voysin has
supplied Miss Illington with an oppor
tunity superbly and masterfully em
bracedof scoring the greatest per
sonal triumph In the serious drama in
many years. The story of "The Thief"
is as follows:
The Voyslns. husband and wife, are
visiting M. and Mme. Lagardes at their
country home. The Lagardes have a
son, Fernand, who is smitten with Mme.
Voysin and writes her the most ardent
love letters. Mme. Voysin, who Is
young and charming, and who loves her
husband with an unswerving devotion,
treats the young man's amatory atti
tude lightly, as a sort of romantic
flutter that will soon pass away.- She
is good-natured and good-humored to
ward him, but his attentions have made
no other Impression lipon her than that'
they are the outbreak of a silly senti
mentality on his part- - He writes hen
love letters which he places under the
pillow of the bed in her boudoir, and
leaves them around in other places
where he knows she will find them.
This letter-writing leads him Into a
serious difficulty upon which he has
not at all reckoned. For Mme. La
gardes has had money stolen from her
bureau drawer, and as a detective
named Zambault, who Is in the house
masquerading as a friend of M. La
gardes, has seen Fernand quietly creep
ing up the stairs to the bedroom, and
has also seen him take something from
the drawer In question, he openly ac
cuses him of being the thief.
It is known that Fernand has had an
affair with a pretty actress to whom
he has made presents, and It looks as
if he had stolen the money to meet
the financial requirements of the case.
The Lagardes are astonished at the
revelation. They refuse to believe the
detective. He unfolds bit by bit, how
ever, his evidence, and the father is
at last convinced. He sends for his
son. . Fernand hao gone Into the
grounds to recover the letters he wrote
to Mme. Voysin, she having told him
where he would find them unopened
and unread. Mme. Voysin volunteers
to go after Fernand when the father
demands his presence. She returns in
a moment with him. To the amaze
ment of everybody but the detective
Fernand confesses his guilt. His fa
ther, furious at the young man's dis
grace, decides to send him away for a
period to a distant country where he
can earn and repay this stolen money.
Of course, Fernand Is not the thief.
The discovery of the real culprit and
the boy's exculpation coua later on.
Meanwhile, the preparation for Fer
nand's banishment proceed. Mme. Voy
sln's nice, kindly talk. In which she
tpld him how futile hia passion for her
was, as she loved her husband too dear
ly to care for anybody else, has not
had the effect of quenching or In any
way subduing his love for her. The
relations between husband and wife
become painfully strained, and con
tinue so until the moment set for'Fer
nand's departure. Here disclosures are
made that put anvastonishlng but sat
isfactory complexion upon all the cir
cumstances, and the dramatist is per
mitted to carry his story to a happy
conclusion.
Others in the cast of "The Thief" be
sides Margaret Illington are "Bruce Mc
Rae, Edward R. Mawson, Sidney Her
bert, Leonard Ide, Cecil Owen and Isa
bel Richards.
HARE AND HOUNDS ,N AIR
English Society Charmed by New
and Dangerous Sport.
LONDON, July 18. (Special.) Aerial
hare and hounds Is the latest fad of the
part of English society which is interested
in aeronautics and the new sport
promises to become very popular with
those who can afford to Indulge in it. The
first aerial race of this kind took place
the other day at Hurllngham. The idea
of the race was that the Hon. C. S.
Rolls whose balloon, the Imp, was the
smallest of those on the ground should
go away and make a descent at what
ever spot seemed advisable to the solitary
occupant. The honor of the race was then
to go to the competitor who succeeded in
grounding his balloon nearest to the Imp.
The "hare" was chased by 12 balloons,
piloted by some of the most prominent
aeronauts In England. The race was
pronounced charming and fascinating by
any number of society ladles who took
part or followed the course of the bal
loons in their automobiles across fences
and fields.
The Imp had the best of the race and
only one of the balloons was at any time
anywhere near It.
"Old Teddy" Loses Tip.
LONDON. July IS. (Special.) There Is
probably In all London no more disap
pointed man than Henry Bowie, or as he
Is better known, "Old Teddy" who had
counted on being one of the witnesses at
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& AND 10:00 O'CLOCK
Three complete shows the
effervescent bubble of melody,
beauty and fun.
NIGHT IN
VENICE
Complete two-hour performance
three: airdome shows
free today.
Hear and see the Maypole
Danoe, the "Cowboy Lady"
chorus. "O'San" and the Curtis
comedians and dancers. Mam
moth masquerade in the rink.
Carmen's day, Thursday, 23d
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SPECIAL NOTICE!
OWING TO THE GREAT DEMAND FOR "THE SPOILERS," THE
MANAGEMENT HAS DECIDED TO CONTINUE THIS PLAY MON
DAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF THE COMING WEEK.
T. DANIEL FRAWLEY
SUPPORTED BY
MISS AILEEN MAY
And Daphne Pollard in
THE SPOILERS
MATINEES SUNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
COMMENCING THURSDAY, JULY 23
MADAME
SANS GENE
Mr. Frawley as Napoleon Miss May as "Sans Gene"
Prices : Evening, 50c, 35e,
LYRICTHEATER
-COR. SEVENTH AND ALDER STREETS. KEATING A FLOOD. PROPS.
Both Phones Main 4683. Home, A 1028.
WEEK COMMENCING TV TT "V rr
MONDAY J VJ li I tJ
Eighth Week of the Famous Blunkall-Atwood Stock Company, In the
3eautlful Romantlo Drama,
THE PLAYER
Preceded by the Balcony Scene From 'Romeo and Juliet."
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Prices, 10c and 20c;
every evening; at 8:30; prices 10c, 20o and 30a.
NEXT WEEK
the wedding of Mme. Anna Gould and
the Prince de Sagan. "Old Teddy"
makes his living as a witness at marriage
ceremonies and he is generally a very
busy as well as wealthy man. He has
customers among all classes of society
and his tip varies all the way from a
penny to a sovereign. .
He has been present at more than 60,000
weddings and had counted on receiving a
small fortune from the new American
Princess.
NO MORE GARDEN PARTIES
King Edward Dlsgnsted With Bad
Manners of Guests.
LONDON, July 18. (Special.) "Never
again," King Edward is reported to have
said after his large garden party at
Windsor Castle the other day. and the
explanation of the royal displeasure is
that among the thousands pf guests
present there were some wicked London
tongues say they were Americans who
greatly annoyed the King by crowding
around the-royal pavilion, making audi
ble comments and criticisms upon the
appearance of the different members of
the family and the dresses of the royal
ladies. The fact that the King heard
Baseball!
RECREATION PARK
Cor. Vaughn and Twenty-fourth Sts.
LOS ANGELES
vs.
PORTLAND
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.
Games begin weekdays 3:30 P. M.;
Sunday, 2:30 P; M.
Admission. Bleachers, 25c; Grand
stand, 50c; Boxes, 25c extra.. Chil
dren: Bleachers 10c, Grandstand 25c.
LADIES' DAY FRIDAY
Boys under 12 free to Bleachers
Wednesday.
Concert of Popular Airs
at 2 o'clock Today
sat
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THEATER
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25c, 15a. Matine, 25c, 15a.
"EAST I.TN JfEJ."
these remarks put an end to the rumor
that he Is growing very deaf.
Some Tery undignified crowding and
pushing that took place In the tea tents
was also noticed by the King, so that
at the end of the party, when most of
the guests had departed, Edward ex
pressed himself very strongly to some
of his leading court officials.
The Star Brewery's famous Hop Gold
beer Is unexcelled In all respects and Is
highly recommended for its strength and
health-giving Qualities. Orders for bot
tled beer receive prompt attention.
Phone Bast 46. Home phone B 1146.
VAUDEVILLE DE LUXE
"THE BEST SHOW EVER
IN THE GRAND." THE
UNIVERSAL VERDICT
OF THIS WEEK'S
SHOW.
Here'a Another Record-Breaker
Opening Monday Afternoon
July 20:
Headed by
Parmet, Russell & Co.
Presenting an up-to-dato scenlo
novelty,
"AROUND THE WORLD IN
AN AIRSHIP,"
With the Singing Travelers.
Special Added Feature,
WILL ARMSTRONG
MAGDALINE HOLLY
In "The Expressman."
A Third Big Feature,
WILL ROGERS
Assisted by Buck McKee, and
his famous Mustang, "Teddy,"
in an exhibition of roping and
lariat throwing.
The Eastern Sketch Artists,
STINE 6 EVANS
"Wanted a Divorce."
POTTER 6 HARRIS
A gymnastic display 'without
an equal.
MISS EFflE PEARSON
Singing Comedienne.
FREDERICK BAUER
"She's Me PaL"
GRANDASCOPE
Latest imported films from Paris
DON'T MISS THIS SHOW.
Time and prices remain the same