The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, February 21, 1909, SECTION FOUR, Image 36

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Newspaper Page Text. " ? f - - 'h i vsh - - - I ! . v! - ' -( li-- W?. A '-W'- H:;J ! ' i -- ! m s4.-.r ;'4A' r ' i'f 1 M .?:4i - . i S : - , ! - -r, :A. - f'u m I 'I I -r : ls""::ii2 J :?u'fw iHY PORTLAND did not support that splendd play. "The Wolf. which a superb little company presented the first half of the week: at the Heilig. remains a mystery. Of course, no one expected the enob element, whoso mental processes move but twice a month. to patronlzo anything worthy per That sort of theater-goers is attracted only by being assured that the roues of Forty-second street, New York, have found a new thrill for their satiated ap petite for lascivious sensations, or that the star poured tea at a reception In a house which Mrs. Ogden Goelefs butler's cousin once worked. Neither was It to be expected that the other extreme the "rough-necks," equally as Intelligent, but poorer than the former, should care for anything true and genuine, but It might properly have been believed that the, In telligent Intermediate class, those who have sense enough to know a hawk from a handsaw, and still have a desire for decency and the good and true and beau tiful, would have gone to see a fine thing like "Tlie Wolf." But the Portland en gagement was a period of "mist and weeping rain," and the box office receipts would hardly have kept an extravagant janitor in cigars for a month, Mora's the . pitypity 'tis, 'tis true. The morai to be draws from the incident of "The "Wolf" is to give Portland tommyrot and piffle in large quantities. Take a tip. Calvin Hlllg. William Fangle, et al. Charles B. Hauford appeared In a rep ertoire of plays during the latter half of ' the week, said to have, been written by William Shakespeare.' Tomorrow afternoon and night and .Tuesday night the big Elks benefit. "A Night in Bohemia," under the direction of that justly famous producer, Tommy" Gets. In which some of Portland's clever est amateur talent will participate, will be the Helllg's offering. Wednesday night . will be dark, but on Thursday comes for the first time the much-exploited and highly praised musical com edy. "A 9tubborn Cinderella." This at traction has been unanimously approved by the San Francisco critics, and has met with pronounced success in the East. Then there will be a hiatus until March 4. inauguration night, when the Port land Symphony Orchestra, with Rose Blocli Bauer and Herr Waldemar Lind, soloists, will give its second concert of the season. Underlined for a future data is the phenomenal song-show hit, "The Red Mill." Arthur Cunningham, the distinguished Irish actor-singer, gave a notable per formance of that fine old comedy-drama, The Kerry Gow," at the Baker, and by special arrangement remains another week, beginning this afternoon, during which -time he will appear tn. "Shaun Rinie."' Th Baker company appeared with much success at the Bungalow in the dramatization of Miriam Michelson's novel. "In the Bishop's Carriage." This afternoon a week's run of the ever popular farce. "My Friend from India," will be presented. Tomorrow afternoon the Orpheum, which may always be relied upon to give its patrons a full value for the toll charged, will Inaugurate a new bill of most promising character. The Grand and Pantages will also change bills tomorrow afternoon. Beginning with a matinee today, the Star will reopen as a vaudeville theater . with popular prices, under the general direction of S. Morton Cohn, Portland's theatrlral wizard. It Is understood that Mr. Cohn. who has been In the East for some time, has returned with a number of radically new ideas In the amusement line which he will Inaugurate at the Star. A. A. G. MY" FRIEXD FROM IXDIA." Baker Stock Company In th Kat tling Farce at Bungalow. It was inadvertantly "announced that the Baker company would appear this week In "The College Widow." but tha Ade play will not open till next Sunday, and all this week, commencing with to day's matinee, the. screaming farce, "My Friend From India." will be the bill. The play Is simply a roar of laughter from beginning to end and gives nearly every member of the company a chance to contribute generously to the comedy situations. Frastus Vnderhnlt. a retired porlc packer, with his two daughters. leaves Kansas City and goes to Hew York to try to break into society, after being persuaded by his daughters. Ha also brings with him his son, who Is very diligently engaged in sowing his wild oats. During one of the boy's wild orgies, he falls in with one Augustus 3J that splendd play. "The Wolf.- J&& $3? B - 4 f A IU ' Keens Shaver, a theosophical barber, and brings him home. On awakening next morning he is afraid to have this Indi vidual face his father, so passes him off as the Rev. James Tweedle, a mission ary from darkest Africa. Around this many laughable and complicated situa tions arise, and to clap the climax, the real Rev. James Tweedle arrives on the cene. However, Augustus Keene Shaver Is equal to the occasion and pacifies tha missionary by telling him he ie bis long lost brother. This furnishes material for another bunch of complications. Erastus Underholt Is determined to. get Into society and promotes a schema whereby he throws upon the unsuspect ing "400" our friend Shaver as a fad. Last, but not least, in this peerless farce comedy.' comes Tilly, a German house keeper for Krastus and his two daugh ters. The play will run all week and the cast Is as follows: , Erwtns TJnderhott. TTOllam. Gleason Charlie Underholt ............. Sydney Ay res Tom Valentine Earl D. Iwrlr Augustus Kerne Shaver. ... Howard Russell Rv. James Tweedle. Jennings Bill Flnnerty Workman' Bernlce Gertrude .William Dim ... James Gleason Ronald Bradbury ...Walter RenfortT ..... Haael Jewel Rhea Mitchell Mrs. Arabella Streets. .Mlna Crollus Gleason Marian Hayste Louise Krnt. Tilly Marlbel Seymour CUJrXTXGIIAM AGAIX AT BAKER Portland's Great Favorite Will Ap- x pear In "Shaun Rhue." Owing to tha success achieved by Arthur Cunningham and his associate players. Manager Baker has. arranged to continue the engagement for another week, starting with the usual matinee this afternoon. The entire week will be devoted to Joseph Murphy's popular Irish play, "Shaun Rhue." This play wa written for Mr. Murphy as a successor to "The Kerry Gow," and served hhn for many years. Mr. Cunningham, who v i ! t ...... ,..... t f , ,,'tr v. j ,y V:::; j : ARTHUR CVKXIXCHAM, CELEBRATED ACTOR A YD SIYGER, WHOSE E.VGAGEMEYT AT THE BAKER HAS BEEY COXTISIED FOR THE COMING WEEK. THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 21, 1909. W - ,m.n i i i .ip .k fYZk - was formerly associated with the best opera organizations in America, is the embodiment of genuine Irish humor in, this sterling old play, and the songs he sings will ever hold a place in the hearts of those who hear him. Not since the days of Joseph Murphy, when the Irish actor, entertained and charmed the theater-going public with his plays and songs, has an actor come so close to fill ing his place on the American stage. The play of "Shaun Rhue" Is so well known that It is needless to give the story, but it may be said that it will be presented by the same capable support ing company. Including Miss Alice Con don, . who made such a decided impres sion in her performance of Nora in the "Kerry Gow" last week. Others In the cast will be Harry D. Byers. Kdgar R. 1 1 f. 1.1 .'v- v- 4M tin ' s -V s . - n fit A hi lf 4,:A r': 1 ! , 1 x- " -il - - ' !; r o- . Sinclair, L. Gardner, George Calvert, Robert Leonard, W. T. Sheehan, Miss Lillian Raymond and Miss Clara Coyne. During the play Mr. Cunningham will sing "Barney From Sweet Killarney," "The Donovans" and that famous old song, "A Handful of Earth." "A STTJBBORJf CIJfDERELIA." Big Musical Comedy Success at the Heilig Thursday Night. Commencing next Thursday night at the Heilig Theater, Fourteenth and Washington streetst, for an engagement of three nights and a matinee Saturday, comes the much-talked-of musical com edy, "A Stubborn Cinderella," coming here almost from the New Princess The ater, Chicago, where It has been running for tha past 600 consecutive perform ances. This quality musical play has been creating a theatrical sensation In Chicago for the past year, where it has been playing to capacity business, also at the Broadway Theater, New York. It is the latest musical comedy by Messrs. Hough and Adams, and under the direction of Mort H. Singer. The music of "A Stubborn Cinderella" is by Joseph E. Haward. No musical comedy In recent years has achieved greater suc cess and the production Is one of the handsomest, showing an Investment of J75.000. Quite .different' from other musical comedies, thte attraction has an Inter esting plot. The opening scene of "A Stubborn Cinderella'.' Is laid on Columbus University campus, being on the occasion of the unveiling of a statue. The second scene Is laid in a railroad wreck in the Far West, while the third and last scene Is In Southern California, at an orange fete, San Diego, and In fact has a distinctly Southern Califor nia atmosphere. This last act opens with a descriptive ballet entitled "The Orange Fete," introducing the greatest of song hits, "When You First Kiss the Last Girl You Love." Homer B. Mason has the part of Mae and makes a splendid young American college youth. Mr. Mason was a well known vaudeville headliner previous to his entering the musical comedy field and has proven himself a most versatile comedian. The leading feminine role is charmingly portrayed by Miss Grace Edmund, who plays the part of Lady Leslie most effectively. She has a rich soprano voice, which she has occasion to use several times during the action of the piece. A few of the principals sup porting Mr. Mason and Miss Edmund are Ethel Dovey, Jack Raffael, Mar- guerlte Keeler, " Fred Truesdell and company of over 60 people. It la aid that the production of "A Stubborn Cinderella" is the handsomest on the American stage. The costumes are gorgeous, the scenery magnificent and the music of the most charming va riety. Lovers of musical, comedy and theatergoers In general will make no mis take In going to see "A Stubborn Cin derella" at the Heilig Theater. MEIBOTKXE M'DOWEIiIj HERE Former Co-Star' With Fannie Dav enport Coming to Pantages. "A laborer cam love as well as a rich man" is one of the sentiments ex pressed In Miss Virginia Drew TrescoU's new playlet, which will be the head- Iner at the Pantages Theater this week. Besides the talented author. It serves to Introduce Meioourne MacDowell. for merly noted as a successful Interpreter of Sardou 'and Shakespearean roles. "A Man of the ' People" or "Capital vs. Labor" as the playlet 1b styled, intro duces a lot of the labor element in the dialogue, stage settings and atmosphere. Melbourne MacDowell has a part that is well suited to the former co-star of Fanny Davenport. Miss TreBcott, in the role of a rich woman, who is finally won over by the workingman in his Impas sioned appeal, Is about as near perfect as could be desired in the part. As a special added attraction, the man agement present Alsace and Lorraine in one of the greatest comedy-musical acts ever brought to the Coast. The Rich Duo will present a comedy novelty. "The College Boy and the Girl." This Is a clever and conversa tional skit, with plenty of original comedy. Clarence Oliver is a clever monoiogist. who will certainly create no end of amusement during his week's engage ment. The two Johnsons will present a sing ing and dancing sketch which is decid edly amusing. The Fan ton trio will present an exhl- w bition of acrobatic art and Roman ring work. They close their act with an ex ceptionally strong sensational feat. Jean Wilson, Portland's popular bari tone, will sing a new illustrated song, and the biograph will present the very latest In motion photography. 6TKIKTNG BILL- FOR ORPHEUM Indian Sketch, "A Modern Poca hontas," Feature of Xew Bill. Following Immediately upon the ex traordinary bill of last week comes the announcement of another great bill at the Orpheum for the coming week, with promises of sufficient variety to please the great following of vaudeville which this popular showhouse has established. "A modern Pocahontas" will be found one of the most interesting sketches shown In vaudeville, Ilrst for its origi nality. It being an Indian show, played by thoroughbred Indians, with the ex ception of two people In the cast. Miss Emma Ralney, being a half-breed Indian, takes the leading part and Is a graduate of Carlisle University and a daughter of the chief of the Shoshone reservation. The sketch is Indian from beginning to end. The tepee Is there and there Is war dancing, smoking "the pipe of peace and other peculiar Indian ceremonies. There will be a troupe of Japanese ac robats called the Kitahanzai troupe, who have recently returned from Franee sjd Austria, where they have been plavlng since 1S06. they having been Im ported for the Orpheum circuit at that time and played the season. The gor geous draperies and rugs used in this act are In themselves a distinct and in teresting feature, the back curtain being one of the most costly specimens of Jap anese handiwork ever imported. "Six Little Girls and Teddy Bear," with Everett Scott featured as the "Teddy Bear," is a singing and dancing act that Is noted for its pretty girls and their grace, rapid and Cohanesque style of dancing. Miss Laura Hudson and company will present a melodramatio sketch called "The Feud." The sketch tells the story of the mountains of Northwestern Ken tucky. Nonette is a young woman with more than ordinary ability as a violinist. She has a goodly amount of adaptability and a superabundance of musical tempera ment. "The Pianist and the Dancer" will be the name of the pastime that Hlbbert and Warren will present. They are two unique minstrel men who are of the fun niest kind, for while one is doing the eccentric dancing the other is playing his accompaniment on a piano, and he Is a clever musician. G. Herbert Mitchell, the popular singer and comedian, will offer something new In the line of a monologue. STAR ACTS AT THE GRAND Coming Week's Entertainment Pre sents Many High-Class Turns. For the week of Washington's birthday a notable vauaeviue entertainment win be given at the Grand. Those seeking a place for entertainment cannot find a better place than the Grand, where a bill of all-star performers will be found. Carroll and Cooke have a singing act above the average in merit and Interest. During the act they Introduce en amount of .burlesque and lively dialogue. It will be an act for people who enjoy singing and songs better than the "popular" kind. Howard Truesdale & Company, will be one of the big features on the new pro gramme. Mr. Truesdale has appeared here before and made a most favorable Impression. He is assisted by a woman and two men and the four combine to give one of the funniest farce sketches seen here of late. Frank Mayne & Company will also have a playlet. The title is "The Sexton's Dream." Special scenery Is carried, show ing lower New York by moonlight. One of the attractive parts Is the ringing of the church chimes. "The Tipster" is a racetrack play with W. ' C. Goodall & Company. It Includes aiiiging numbers. "Daly the Great" is an acrobatic comedian and jusgler who does a novel barrel-jumping turn. There will be an illustrated song and motion picture in addition. This afternoon and tonight will be the last performance cf the present pro gramme, which has delighted thousands of Portlanders during the past week. "The College Widow" Next Week. On account of the immense amount of extra scenery and properties necessary for the complete production of the famous George Ade play "The Collesa Widow," Manager Baker was obliged to postpone Its producflon at the Bungalow one week and it will sorely go on the boards next Sunday afternoon with a complete pro duction, both from a scenic and acting standpoint. Every patron of stock is anxious to see this great comedy and their favorite members of the Baker Com pany in the wonderfully created roles, and they one and all may rest assured that. It's stock premier will surprise them. There is no more popular or better known play In the world than "The College Widow." and Manager Baker was able to secure it for exclusive production by his stock company only hy payment ot a very heavy royalty. Seats should be procured at once as the theater Is bound to be packed at every performance. Paul Gllmore Coming to Baker. The well-known romantic actor, Paul Gllmore. will open a. week's engagement at the Baker next Sunday matinee. Feb ruary 23. in Rhoda Johnson Young's suc cessful play. "The Boys of Compuny R," which has been his greatest triumph. The role .of Tonv Allen, which Mr. Gllmore plays in this delightful comedy. Is ex actly suited to his charming buoyant per sonality. "The boys of company B" Is by the author of "Brown of Harvard" and fairly bubbles over with romance, comedv and the freshness of youth, and together with Mr. Gllmore's immense popularity here should form a strong drawing-card to the Baker next week. Pioneers' Dance Lasted Three Days Fourth of Jnly Celebration la "Ore eon House" at Oregon City Re called. BY JUNE MAC MILLEN ORDWAY. THE old "Oregon House." that stood on the bank of the Willamette River at Oregon City was the scene of many pioneer festivities. One memorable' affair was on July 4. 1S46, in the nature of a patriotic demonstration. Notices were printed in the Spectator, a weekly news paper, published in Oregon Ctty-the first of its kind to make its appearance In this part of the world. Invitations wore sent out months In advance. There was no postofflce at Oregon City at that time, and these had to be delivered by special courier, o'r be Intrusted to the hands of obliging travelers. Meanwhile, prepara tions went forward on a generous scale for the entertainment of the guests, who came from Astoria, Vancouver and Tual atin Plains, from Forest Grove nnd French Prairie, and even from Salem and the Polk County hills. Dr. John Mclaughlin's name headed the list of managers and Governor Aher nethy was master of ceremonies. The "Oregon House," a rather commodious structure of wood and stone, was owned by Walter Pomroy. and ho spared neither labor nor expense on this occasion. Col onel McNighton was proprietor. tn the basement, which was nil In one large room, the board was spread for the guests of honor. Governor Abernethy sat at the head of the table. At his right was Dr. Mclaughlin, distinguished by his handsome face. In its frame of snow white hair. On the Governor's left sat "Lawver." the famous Indian friend of the whites and chief of the Nrz Forces nation, who had come with some of his people to show his good faith and honor his paleface brothers by his presence. It is said that in his response to a toast, the eloquence of his speech surpassed that of the Governor's own, glowing with friendly feeling toward the white peoplo who had come to teach them t lie ways of civilization, and beautiful with figurative meaning. The Nez Perces Indians are to this day noted for their oratory. This chief, in natural sagacity and ability, was a match for the toen of affairs who,' according due recognition to his position as head of a great and powerful tribe, re ceived lilm as an equal. There are still living several who were present upon that occasion and their aged and wrinkled fates are wreathed In smiles when they recall the scene; the strong, kind-hearted pioneers gathered ahotlt the bountifully laden hoard: tho silent Indians in the background: the pretty halfbreed girls: the flashes of gny color and the merry talk and laughter of the young people, all Impatient for the dancing to begin. Among the older guests present were Captain John H. Couch, General (then Ylonel) A. L. I-ovejoy. W. S. Moss, A. F. Hedges, William C. Dement, Jacob Rlnearson and Captain James H. Me Millen, who had come by the overland route to Oregon the previous year, and had been immediately employed as mill wright by tho Governor. The pioneers did nothing by halves in those days; they took their pleasures as they did their hardships, In large, strong doses. There may have been some of what the present generation considers essentials lacking at that historic Oregon City function, but one thing was there in plenty true hospitality. Nor was there any lack of splendid attire. There was the glitter of brass buttons and gold braid, the wives and daughters of French Prairie were especially magnlilcent In gorgeous-colored raiment, purchased at the Hudson Bay Company's store at Fort Vancouver. Many of them were very handsome women. The dancing and feasting lasted for three whole days and nights to the sound of two violins and an accordion. There was but one piece of ordnance at Oregon City in 1S4H, a twelve-pound cast iron cannon, and it was made to do pat riotic duty on that Fourth of July. This cannon was afterward taken over the mountains Into the Canj-on City country and was never brought back. Trap Ten In Busemcnt. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. Ten persons were trapped In the basement of a burning ten ement on Heney street today, and three of tliem were overcome by smoke before the firemen could break their way Into the building. Meanwhile the members of the 30 other families in the building, driv en to the street by the flamts, were terror-stricken at the sight of the persons In the basement dwelling, beating against the Iron-barred windows in their efforts to escape. The three persons overcome were quickly revived. The fire was con fined to the lower floors of the building.