The Sunday Oregonian., January 19, 1913, SECTION FOUR, Page 2, Image 46

"IRILE drama, music ami light
musical ciiraedy constituted the
entertainment feast at the Heilig
during; the week Just closed and what
with the variety of attractions offered
at the various theaters, theater patrons
of all classes were In reality pretty
well provldeed for.
For the first part of the week, the
admirers of the old-fashioned, yet mod
ern clean drama found It ,ln "The Con
fession" at the Heilig the early part
of the week. In this play, which was
given under the auspices of the Knights
of Columbus, and which nils a lons
felt want for staunch drama, devoid of
the triangle of intricacies there was
a wealth of good things front the stand
point of th theme as well as the ac
tion. Later in the week Maud Powell
.delighted a big audience with her In
imitable violin playing. Her pro
gramma always a delight of music lov
ers, was marvelously executed and her
personality added charms to her won
derful performance. It is with a sense
of gratification that she returns to the
lieilig this afternoon. It is -a special
matinee and the programme announced,
offers a musical treat as usual.
"Naughty Marietta," which opened
Friday night, will say goodbye after
the performance tonight. It is a tune
ful concoction.
At the Baker "The Virginian" held
forth In new glory, to employ an old
expression. But as a matter of fact
the production which ushered the Bak
er Flayers Into their new home, the
old Marquam-Orpheum. was unusually
well staged and acted. . -
Manager Baker offers another All
Amerlcan play beginning this after
noon. It Is Mrs. Fiske's sensation,
"Salvation NelL" which served not only
to add. new laurels' to Mrs. Flake, but
which served to make of Holbrook
Bllnn a leading man of first star type.
Therefore it is with anticipation that
the production by the Baker Players
will be received. The story of the shims
offers an especially good vehicle for
the various versatile members of the
company to exploit their Ingenuity.
Miss Fleming will, of course, play the
title role. "Salvatidn Nell" will be fol
lowed by Charles Klein's play. "The
Gambler.- which created such a good
Impression when It showed In road pro
duction here more than a year' ago.
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At the Heilig tomorrow night, con
tinuing for six night, with matinee
Wednesday and Saturday, David War
Held, most beloved perhaps of all act
ors, comes in his wonderful spiritual
play, Tbe Return of Feter Grimm-"
It is a BVlaseo production, of course,
and It is said the producing wizard
never has put his artistry to such mar
velous effect. Mr. Warfleld carries
with him a cast of Infinite capabilities.
The production which ' comes to the
Ilellig Is identically that which was
staged In New York.
" Underlined at the Heilig is "Ben
Ilur." General Iew Wallace's famous
play In drama form. The production
is one built especially for London and
which Is accredited with being eveu
more replete and artistic than that
which started the famous play on its
career years ago.
"Ben-Hur" stays for an entire week,
with matinees Wednesday and Satur
day. Coming to the Heilig are "The
Cose Maid" and Cohan & Harris'
"Broadway Jones" and I'aul J. Hainey's
African hunt pictures also are booked
for a return engagement.
Next Sunday afternoon the Portland
Symphony Orchestra will give a re
cital at the Heilig.
Featuring the Temptation dance, a
new terpsichorcan sensation. Amelia
Stone, a musical comedy beauty of fanie
and artistry, and Armand Kalisz. an
Imported star discovered by Frohman.
come to the Orpheum tomorrow after
noon in their miniature operetta. "Mon
Amour,'- in three parts. Both of the
principals will be heard in numbers of
their own Joint songs and dances' and
Miss Stone, whose beauty Is of the rare
type, will be seen in some creations of
dress worthy of note. KaJtsx was
starred In "The Hoyden" and the
"Walts Dream." Augmenting tle head
line attraction Is James H. Cullen. the
Man of the West, who is making his
14th annual tour. The other numbers
on the bill are of corresponding merit.
With three feature acts, the bill at
the Empress' opening tomorrow looks
inviting. Nicks' Holler Skating Girls,
fresh from the Winter Garden in Ber
lin, are featured as the headline at
traction. ' They also are advanced as
"Six Beauties." and are offering the
latest steps of grace and daring on the
ball bearing skates. Marrle Stoddard
in a song and dance concoction of merit
and Lola Stantonne Taulisch. the girl
violinist, whose sobriquet is the "Maud
Fom-eil of Vaudeville." are interspersed
with the other acts. ,
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With Alice Teddy, the almost human
bear skater, a sensation film "The Mid
night Klde of Paul Revere." and dar
ing wire artists, the Melnotte-Lanole
troupe, tlie Pantages has variety as
weil as merit for the bill beginning to
morrow afternoon. The wire artists
are released hy Rlngling's circus for a
brief vaudeville engagement.
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Tliree new fares will be introduced
at Hie L ric Theater tomorrow after-
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noon wl'ien the first performance uf
"The Rehearsal," the attraction for the
week. Is staged. They are Miss Brooke,
the new prima donna; J. A. Doyle,
character man. and Monte Collins, a
new comedian of Irish extraction. "The
Rehearsal" is put forward as one of
the merriest attractions of the Keating
& Flood season to date.
WAKFIELT) OPliXS TOMORRQW
Kamous Ac-tor Comes to Hcilig With
Belasco Musterpiece.
When David Warfield steps before
his audience at the Heilig Theater,
Eleventh and Morrison streets, tomor
row for an engagement of six nights,
with matinees Wednesday and Satur
day, appearing for the first time in
this city in David Beiascos new play,
"The Return of Peter Grimm." the oc
casion will mean more than usually
goes with the performance of a new
play. There is no mre popular or ar
tistic player before the American pub
He His charm of personality, his sin
cerity, his great human sympathy com
bine to make his work appeal In i
way that seems all his own.
llittle is stated In advance concern
lng the story of "The Return of Peter
Grimm." Of course. Mr. Warfleld plays
the title part, and we know the char
acter to be that of an old Dutch bach
elor, head of a firm of ancient stand
ing and credit, whose business Is flori
culture, and the character is said to be
fully as sweet and lovable as was the
old Music Master.
There are many speculations as to
the story and development of Sax. Bel
asco's new play, and as the success of
any drama depends largely on Its ele
ment of surprise, the author steadfast
ly refuses to disclose further details
of the plot.
Immediately under the title line on
the programme, however. Mr. Belasco
has indicated the nature, of the sub-
theme by a brief explanation of sentl
ment, which, taken in connection with
the title Itself, gles a fairly compre
hensive Idea of the nature of -"The Re
turn of Peter Grimm" as a literary and
dramatic work. This Is the foreword:
"Only one thing really counts one
thing love. It is the only thing that
tells In the long run; nothing else en
dures to the end."
"The Return of Peter Grimm" Is In
three acts, the subject matter repre
senting an altogether startling and un
usual departure In dramatic writing.
Mr. Belasco does not advance any
theories as to the possibilities of the
main incidents of the drama, being con
tent to create In the character of Peter
Grimm an Intensely Interesting human
type. The basic ideas of the play are
calculated, however, to precipitate the
widest discussion. While there may be
this difference of opinion concerning
the significance of such an unusual
work, there will be scarcely two opin
ions of the Intense dramatic power of
the remarkable character which Mr.
Warfleld will create.
As usual In all Belasco productions,
the scenic features, with the wealth of
detail of which he Is the master, will
be points of particular Interest. "The
Return of Peter Grimm" has for its
scene an old Dutch town in New York
State several decades ago. The quaint
Dutch atmosphere and antique proper
ties will be there in convincing ac
tuality. David Warfleld will enact the role
of Peter Grimm, whose return to earth
constitutes the action of the play. In
the supporting cast, which may be ex
pected to be characteristic of the high
Belasco standard, will be found the
names of Marie Bates, Janet Dunbar,
Marie Rclchardt, Thomas Melghau, Jo- '
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scph Brennan, William Boag, John F.
Webber, Percy Helton and Tony Bevan.
"SALVATION" XELL" BAKER BILL
Mrs. Fiske's Kemarkable Play of
Slum Life to Be Shown Here.
Starting today at their new home on
Seventh street, near Morrison street,
the Baker players will offer for the
week. Mrs. Fiske's remarkable play
f slum life In New York entitled Sal
eation Nell. This Is one pf the most
pretentious, productions of the year,
both scenically and as to size of cast.
The moving spirit of tbs play Is the
work of the Sulvation Army in Its
great work of saving the fallen, weak
and helpless, and Its action revolves
around the lives of the girl. Nell
Saunders and her lover, agreat big
tiulklng, worthless man named Jim
Piatt. Nell is one of those nameless
creatures, the product of the lower
strata of a great city, a- child . of
circumstance and environment, but one
with a certain nobility of nature and
a woman's desire to do the best she
can and live the best she can. One
more to be pitied than blamed. In
the beginning she Is eking out a-bare
cheerless existence as a swamper In a
low saloon on. the Bowery and Piatt
Is a hanger-on and bouncer who has
won her love, which he uses always
to his own- selfish advantage., taking
her meagre earnings for drink and
abusing her roundly whenever she enn
not furnish him with what money he
wants. Finally 'he kills a man who
pays her attention and Is sent to
prison. Nell Is discharged and .sent
out into the streets, but is taken up
bv the army and becomes one of them,
going about, doing good and teaching,
in her .simple uneducated way, the
gospel of peace and good will.
After serving out his time, Piatt re
turns to his old haunts and finds her
preaching In the streets. He wants her
to return to him, but she recognizes
her duty and the wide gulf that sep
arates them, until Anally Jim seems
to be drawn also under the Influence
of her teachings and that of the army.
The play is noted for its realism, its
strong emotional acting scenes and
true pictures of the terrible- life of
New York's underworld. 1 The cast Is
large and many extra people are em
ployed in the- different acts. '
Miss Fleming will appear in Mr
Fiske's great success of Nell and Mr.
Conness will play Jim Piatt.
There Is every evidence that the new
home of the popular company has
struck a favorable chord with theater
goers and the house has been packed
to the doors all week. The usual mati
nees are given Wednesday and Satur
day and the bargain night Monday.
AMELIA STOXE AT ORPHErM
Noted Musical Cmedy Star HeacN
Bill and Cullen Returns.
Musical comedy experts of promt-j
neno here and abroad win a rune as
headliners over Orpheum attractions
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this week. They are Amelia Stone and
Ammand Kalisz, who wi(l present "Mon
Amour," a miniature operetta in three
parts. Solos by each of the noted pair,
several duets and the "Temptation
Dance" are provided by the headline
entertainers. The music and lyrics of
"Mon Amour" , were written by. Mr.
Kalisa. and the book is from the pen
of Edgar Allen Woolf, author of nu
merous vaudevUle .successes. Miss Stone
Is a handsome woman and critics say
she has a wealth of magnetism. She
carries a rich wardrobe. Kalisz Is
French and was first brought to this
cquntry by Charles Frohman, who
starred him in "The Hoyden," 'The
Walts Dream" and other Frohman suc
cesses. The stars are accompanied by
their own musical director.
Shining in second place on the new
bill aft the Schenck brothers, cele
hrntr.l tCurooean athletes. Booking
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agents place the Schenck brothers in
the foremost rank as vaudeville ath
letes, and the fact that they have high
place on the poster Is taken to indicate
that they present a remarkable act.
An old-time Orpheum favorite Is
next. He Is James H. Cullen, "The Man
From the West," who is making his
14th annual tour of the Orpheum chain
of theaters. Mr. Cullen has a new line
of funny monologue, new parodies and
several- new and unique songs.
Other artists on the new bill are:
Hess sisters, dancers par excellent, who
were the terpsichorean feature with the
"Follies of 1911," "The Summer Widow
ers." "The Jolly Bachelors" and "The
Henpecks;" John and Winnie Hennlngs
The Kill Kare Koupie;" Hiinei aiay
Baker, juvenile violin virtuoso, former
leader of the Omaha Juvenile Symphony
Orchestra, and the Daring Darts, in an
original aerial novelty.
Mrs. Langtry (Lady de Bathe) will
appear for the last time at the Orpheum
tonight.-
The seat sale for the engagement of
Sarah Bernhardt at the Orpheum dur
ing the week of January 27 will be
transferred from Powers & Bates' drug
store to the Orpheum box office tomor
row morning at 10 o'clock, and tickets
may be obtained at the box ofiice every
day from 10 A. M. until 9:30 1'. M. Mail
orders receive prompt attention.
HAS BIG VARIETY
Wire Troupe and Bear Skater Have
First Pluce on BUI.
Variety marks the double-featured
bill at Pantages for the week com
mencing with the matinee tomorrow
at 2:30, when the Melnotte-LeNole
troupe of sensational tight and slack
wire experts and Alice Teddy, the only
bear In the world that Is an adept with
the roller skates and on the wrestling
mat, occupy the leading positions,
while as an added attraction the big
three-reel feature film, "The Midnight
Ride of Paul Revere," will be pre
sented. The Melnotte-LeNole troupe consists
of four artists. Their feats are new
and sensational. The remarkable
Jumping accomplished by the male con
tingent is most surprising and will be
a feature in Itself, The troupe recently
starred with the Ringllug Bros,' cir
cus. Alice Teddy Is recognised as the most
astonishing ' animal In the world, for
she has defeated several expert roller
skaters.. She will give an exhibition
of her skill and then she will wrestle
all comers. . No one is barred and sev
eral matches with men of her weight
are in prospect. To give the little
ones ample opportunity to become ac
quainted, Alice Teddy will play hostess
at an Informal reception Saturday mat
inee. January 25, when every child is
invited to attend and learn the ways
of the bear and also to see how ani
mals are Instructed for vaudeville.
"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
will be seen here for the first time and
it will appeal to young and old for its
educational merits. The film has been
a feature In the East and It shows the
battlee that resulted in the making of
the Nation. Revere's historic ride Is
graphically depicted and the film is
certain to please all.
The four Burns Sisters wHl enjoy a
distinct triumph with their singing
and instrumental selections. Cellos, vio
lins and pianos are used by. the talent
ed stars ahd the programme has a wide
scope.
"The Messenger Boy and the Girl"
is the vehicle for Dugan and Raymond.
Lively melodies and keen wit predomi
nate In the production.
Josh Dale, widely known as the Ala
bama Kid, will introduce his original
blackface skit.
The Dancing LaCioix will introduce
many new Parisian terpsichorean nov
elties which won for them fame in the
French capital. Their work is new and
lightning fast. The Pantagescope .will
show new animated events.
The original English pony ballet and
an accompanying prograimue of ex
cellent vaudeville will be seen for the
final performance thla afternoon and
evening.
SKATIXG GIRXS HEADLINE BILL
Sextette, Fresh From Berlin Winter
' Garden at Empress.
Nick's roller skating girls. 'who are
recorded as having been a sensational
success abroad, headline the bill which
will open at the Empress with the mat
inee tomorrow. The fair skaters are
making their Brst American tour after
a long engagement at the Berlin Win
tergarten, where they were classed as
a triumph. Each of the six girls is
praised as being a stunning beauty.
Dancing on ball-bearing skates is a
feature of the headline act. The cos
tumes worn by the girls are beautiful
and the scenic embellishments of their
act are extolled as unusually attractive.
Marie Stoddard, listed as a stage
beauty, is second on the new bill in a
fund of specialties. Character songs
will be featured'by Miss Stoddard, Her
songs are of a distinctive nature and
a pleasant vein of comedy courses near
ly all of them.
A powerful man and an agile woman
aro Les Adlers, who will provide the
acrobatic act for the week. All their
feats are daring and gymnastic work
on the Roman rings is featured by the
pair.
A novelty Is next. This Is offered
by Gilbert Losee. who Is billed as
America's vocal phenomenon. Losee has
a triple voice and Is able to sing in
bass, middle register or tenor with.
easV and tunefulness.
Fifth on the bill is Lola Stantonne
Paulisch, one of the accomplished
women violinists in America. Her
repertoire includes popular selections
as well as classical numbers. Big
musical periodicals have praised Miss
Paulisch as being a violin virtuoso
of Tart attainments.
The sketch on the new bill Is "The
Maid -and the Meddler" and Is to be
presented by George Leonard and com
pany. Leonard Is assisted by Marga
ret Meredith and both have long suc
cesses on the legitimate stage to their
credit. Leonard and Miss Meredith
also have figured prominently in mu
sical comedy and were featured in
Ziegfield's Follies.
"The Wow Wows," as presented by
Karno's London comedians, will be seen
for the last time at the Empress tonight.
LYRIC
NEW . PLAYERS
"The Rehearsal" to Introduce Three
N'ew Faces Tomorrow.
"The Rehearsal." the' new bill of tha
Keating & Flood Musical Comedy Com
pany, which will receive Its Initial pro.
duction at the Lyric Theater at tomor
row's matinee, will serve to Introduce
three new members, of the company.
Miss Gladys Brooke, in the prima
donna roles; J. G. Doyle, in the char
acter role, and Monte Collins, as an
Irish Comedian. Miss Brooke comes to
the Lyric with high recommendations
and with the addition of the other two
the Keating & Flood forces are now
complete.
. "The Rehearsal" Is a new conglom
eration of mirth nnd music from the
pen of Charles Alphln and was written
for laughing and entertaining purpose!
only. Erlanger and Brady have se
cured a contract to furnish a high-class
company of the most noted stars In
America to piay in Europe, nyi Rout
ing anything of the show business they
rely upon booking agents to secure
their people. Believing that they have
secured Lillian Russell, George M.
Cohan, Louise Dresser, David Warfield,
etc., they go aboard ship. To see what
their company Is like they decide to
hold a rehearsal aboard ship and much
to their sorrow they find that they
have been buncoed. Here is where the
fun commences and runs riot right up
to the finale. Ed S. Allen, the popular
comedian, will be seen as Erlanger;
Monte Collins as Brady, and the comedy
that arises from the disputes of these
two will keep the audience In a real
laugh fest. '
Dainty Frances White, as Eva Tank,
fvill be to the front in a real Ingenue
role and Miss Brooke will appear as
"Anna Held." Reece Gardner will play
a regular George Cohan role and Jack
Wise will be aeon as Graft. Bessie
Allen has been cast for Miss Fltemall
and J. G. Doyle as Captain Gale, the
commander of the ship. The music,
which has been written especially for
this production. Is all catchy and pleas
ing. There will be the usual two perform
ances nightly, a matinee dally and on'
Kridav night after eat-h show the
Rosebuds will hold their regular popu
lar contest. On Tuesday night the
athletic contest will be held and some
thing new and original will be pre
sented this coming week.
FILMS TO SHOW DICTAGRAPH
Motion Ploturo Theaters Promise
Sensations Tills-Week.
Fortunate again is the Peoples
Amusement Company in its Sunday
change of programme. Red blood is
stirrred by the "Wheel of Fate," a pic
ture ftTil of sensations and in which
the wrongdoer Is brought to Justice
by file use of the dictagraph, the first
time this modem invention has been
used in motion pictures. "Napoleon's
Luck Stone" is an Interesting historical
drama. "Their Masterpiece" shows in
an inteuse fashion how a husband's
neglect may drive a wife. Into tempta
tion. "All in the Wash" is comic and
"Scenes in Brittany" picturesque and
descriptive. The songs will be fur
nished by Miss Phyllis Allen and the
more than successful Ad Club quartet,
which; by extraordinary artistic work,
has Jumped into instantaneous popular
ity. Among the great pictures soon
to be released and shown at the Peo
ples are "The Dove in the Eagle's
Nest." based on Charlotte . Younge's
novel. "Satan." In 5009 feet; "Pilgrims
Trogress," 4000 feet; "The Palace of
Flames," 4000 feet, all of which are in
the same class with "Cleopatra."
The Star management also makes an
Important announcement. Beginning
with today's entertainment there will
be exhibited 000 feet, of film based on
(Concluded on Faie 3.)