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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN.. PORTLAND,: JANUARY 19, 1913. NEWS AND GOSSIP OF PLAYS AND PLAYERS EDITED BY LEOJK CASS B1M. Another production of a Louise M. Aleott story U planned by William A. Bradv and Jessie Bonstelle. This time Jt will be In "An Old-Fashioned Girl" that will find her way to the footlights. The sore and seemingly permonent suc cess of "Little Women" on the stage has doubtless induced their second ven ture. . t Someone with nothing at all to do hos compiled a collection of references to baseball that appear in Shakespeare. Thusly: -The nine worthies." "Pardon me tf I speak like a captain," "Will make him fly an ordinary iiltch." "No doubt but that he hath got a quiet pitch." "I'll have an action of battery against .him." "Masking the business from the com mon eye." "Kind umpire of men's mis eries." -"Must have a stop," "Had no other books but the score and tally," "As swift in- motion as a ball." "A bit, a very palpable-hit," "It was a black, ill-favored fly," "For nothing can seem loul to those that win." "Our play is preferred." "The base Is right." " Tis time we twain did show ourselves in the field." "Test your legs; put them in motion." "He that runs fastest gets the ring." "Would I were gently put out of office before I were forced out." An interesting Item culled from the flotsam of theatrical news Is to the effect that Floren? Ziegfeld, Jr and his Intermittent wife. Anna Held, are short ly to be married again and to each other. Miss Held divorced Mr. Ziegfeld last year, but has apparently changed hr mind. HnrHaon Hunter, who has left Broad way to become a permanent member- of Oliver Moroscos producing company In Los Angeles, has this to fling at the Great White Way he has deserted: "Why should it be called the Great White Way?" To whom is It particularly whiter "To the actor who cannot get a Job It Is the Great Blight Way." "To the actor who is a big headliner It is the Great Right Way." "To the. chorus girl who does not get what she wants it Is the Great Slight Way." "To the theatrical reporter It Is the Great Write Way." "To the proprietor of a lobster, pal ace it is the Great Bite Way." To the electric company it seems to be the Great Light Way." "To the thousands of visitors from the country it Is the Great Sight Way." "To those with loads of money to spend Jt Is. the Great Bright Way." To the inebriate it is the Great Tight Way." "And still to all the world It re mains the Great White Way,, with noth ing white about It bit the name." The real thing In alimony plays is now being written at last! Theodore Roberts, the actor, who joined the Alimony Club in Ludlow street Jail a few days ago because he objected to paying his wife. Lucy G. Roberts, $50 a week temporary alimony pending the determination of a suit brought by her for a separation. Is en gaged In writing a drama setting forth all the horrors of paying your ex spouse when you are not able to do so. "1 am here to get local color for my play and to study character types," Roberts told a reporter from the New York Review, who visited him. "Give Broadway my regards and say that I will be there again In six months with the great American play." Mr. Roberts went to Jail well pro vided for his stay, taking a large quan tity of writing paper, pens and ink. and inspiration. He plans to hold a dally reception between 2 and 4 every after noon for the benefit of his friends, the balance of his time will be spent in playwrlting. One of the acts In the play Is located In Ludlow street Jail, so there will be no lack of realism in the drama. Herman L. Roth, who Is Roberts at torney. says that the actor Is making more money by going to jail and escap ing alimony than he possibly could on the stage during the same period. ' ' There Is general mourning In Iowa over tie reported failure of "What Ails You?:' to make good in New York. Rupert Hughes, author of the piece.' Is an Iowan, and his home village is Keo kuk. -. ' . . . . Sacramento, Cal.. is to have, a board of censors for theaters. As a result of a misunderstanding between a former leading woman with-a musical comedy company and the manager. City- Com missioner of Education Mrs. A. J. Johnson-has announced her-Intention to Investigate all theaters in the city.: . ' At Fort Worth. Tex., Margaret Anglin has tried out another play. This new est one is a melodrama. "The Child." written by Elizabeth A. McFadden. It Is In three acts and tells" the story of a young couple's ruse to defeat the pro visions of a curious will which be queathed a large estate to:-the eldest child of the couple, provided .-It was born within ten months of the date of the testament. Shortly before'the will was made the young husband was sen tenced to a long term of imprisonment for forgery. The convict, however, .was released . before his term expired,, and with his wife took up an abode in the slums of Cincinnati on the riverfront. Driven out of shelter -: by the rising river, they kidnaped the 3-months-old daughter of a young woman they had sheltered and whom they believed hal died the night of their departure, re turned to the husband's former home in the country, rlaimed the baby as their own and took possession of the estate. It then developed that the mother of the child was still alive and was re turning to her father, who was1 trustee for the estate. Meanwhile the wife had become attached to her adopted child, and not until a confession had been forced from her did she consent to sur. render the infant to its rightful mother. Miss Anglin, of course, plays the lead ing role of the wife, and William How ard Is the husband. Miss Anglin was last seen in Portland in "Green Stock ings." . Margaret Illington has started on her Southern tour, opening last week at Richmond. Va. She is using her play, "Kindling," in which she appeared here. Her husband. Edward J. Bowes, is in New York overseeing preliminary re hearsals of the new play he Is to pro duce the latter part of this week. Thompson Buchanan wrote it and Ann Murdock, who was here as the higgling bride in "Excuse Me." is to .have the principal feminine role. The play has not been named. Ethel Barrymore. too,- has joined the ranks of the big stars wno are in for the motion picture end of the game. '' She has Just signed a contract with Daniel Frohman to join his film gal. lery of famous players. Supported by i.i ........ Bk- -will nnxl month a. Biciiai w ii 1 1. j pose In one of her successful plays, the exact selection not naving own mouc as yet. In rapid succession Mrs. Fiske win pose for Frohman: Mrs. Langtry will go through one of her emotional dramas and William Faversham and his com pany will be photographed In "Julius Caesar." Henry E. Dixey. Viola Allen, James O'Neill In "Monte Cristo" and James K. Hackett In "The Prisoner of Zenda" are others to be canned for fu ture consumption on the big sheets. Winifred Blake and Maud Amber have Joined the Kolb and 1)111 musical comedy organization in San Francisco. It Is nine years since Blake and Am ber. Kolb and Dill and Barney Ber nard lately here with Sophie Tucker in "Louisiana Lou" were Joint stars In musical stock, playing Weber & Fields' pieces In San Francisco. At the Theaters Continued trim Page 9. stories of "Sherlock Holmes." author ised by the author. Dr. A. Conan Doyle. The first of these will be "The Raygate Squires," in two reels, together with "Mother and Daughter," a great drama, and "Harry's Lesson," a comedy drama. Next Wednesday. January 2-'. "The Beryl Coronet." In two reels, and Sun dav. January 28. "Boscom Vale." in two reels, will be given. These pictures are faithful portrayals of the text of the books and It is well known that all of the stories In which Sherlock Holmes takes the leading part are sub tle, quiet, thrilling and interesting. There will be no rise in price for these pictures. The music today will be XurnVihed by the three kings of har mony and they will produce entirely new songs. The Arcade Theater also has a strik ing programme. The Little Turn roat." in two reels, produced by the Kavbee Company, tells the story of an Incident of the Civil War whereby a Northern soldier saves the life of a Southerner through his love for a Southern girl. The capture of the Northerner and his escape from almost Instant death Is told in 1000 feet of thrilling warfare and daring deeds on the motion-picture screen. "The Com muter's Cat" is a Thanhouser comedy. "The Test" is a . comedy drama and Millions of Birds" is descriptive and educational. Roy Dietrich will be on the bill in vocal successes and Tom Kerr, a strolling musician, who proved to be one of the most artistic and sat isfying violinists heard recently In a local theater. The Arcade next Wednesday will offer a splendid two reel exclusive. "A Shadow of the Past." The Sunnyslde Theater will offer "A Blue Grass Romance." a two-reel mili tary spectacle: "The Little Enchan tress." beautiful and harmonious in sentiment, and the Oaumont Weekly, the film newspaper that rivals the dailies in the sensational quality of the newa It displays through pictures. Manager Berg will also offer other strong features. BKX Hl'ir COMES TO 1IE1LIG New Production or Spectacular Play to Open Juuuarjr 2". Bearing new honors, in fact, triple honors, the International production of "Ben-Hur" has been brought back to America to visit the larger cities after an absence from the field of more than a year. Since it has last toured through the country "Ben-Hur" has achieved positive and distinct triumphs In the very citadel of London's theat rical world the Theater Royal. Drury Lane, and In the Antipodes in Mel bourne and Sydney, under the direction of J. C. Williamson. The production which Klaw & Krlang rr will present at the Helllg Theater. Eleventh and Morrison streets, com mencing January 37 for the whole week, wtth a special matinee Wednes day and a matinee Saturday, is the one which they had built last year tor the express purpose of showing Eng lish playgoers what has been done in the line of stage seating and atmos pheric reproduction in America during the past decade. All the resources of art, science and labor were called Into account when these gentlemen planned this great production, and the result was a surprise and an astonishment to the people of Great Britain. Every thread of canvas and every bit of work on the production was done in America, and It was first shown. In this country at the New Amsterdam Theater. New York, last year, because Messrs. Klaw A Erlanger wanted their own neonle to see and Know wnat eoum be done In the Illusory realm of the stage before they presented It to Eng land. Critics and lavmen. press and public professional men and artists, scientists and the social elect, united In declaring the production or "Ben Hur" at the Theater Royal, Drury. Lane, London, the greatest spectacle that had ever been exhibited in tne me tropolls of the world. The enormous auditorium of mat nistoric nouse crowded to Its capacity at every per formance during the long run of the piece, which lasted from early In March until a very recent date, when the com pany was obliged to sail for New York to besln Its season in America. ENGAGEMENT EXDS TONIGHT "Naughty Marietta' Ably Portayed by Florence Webber at Helllg. Oscar Hammersteln's "Naughty Ma rietta." a comic opera in two acts by Victor Herbert and Rlda Johnson Young, will close its engagement at the Helllg Theater, Eleventn ana Mor rison streets, tonight at 8:10 o'clock Florence Webber, a newly" discovered star prima donna, portrays the leading role, and her support numbers about 60 voices, mostly assembled from the Hammersteln grand opera forces. A spe cial orchestra and a magnificent pro duction are carried. The scenes are laid in New Orleans in 1780. when American woodmen ranged the forests. Foreign nobility, beautiful Spanish senorltas and the quadroon and Creole slaves made up the population of cosmopolitan New EXTRA- TODAY THIS f (SUNDAY) Afternoon 3 o'clock Heilig llth and Morrison Jtrtnrn Engagement America's Greatest Violinist MaudPowell ". POPULAR RECITAL At POPULAR PRICES Harold Osbora Smith, Pianist l ower Floor, JO rows 1 1 12 rows T5e Balcony K rows, 75ct 14 Mm, BOc SEATS NOW SELLING Tour Direction H. Godfrey-Turner PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOURTH CONCERT NEXTSUNDAY HEILIG THEATER ' 3 o'clock. Rimsky-K o r s a k ow's Sym phony, 'Antar, to he played for first time on this Coast. Seat Sale Opens Friday, 10 o'Clock, Heilig Box Office. Orleans. Chivalry, heroics and adven ture created a romantic populace all admirably suited to the foundation of a romantic opera. '-' Miss Webber has been wonderfully successful In the most difficult role of "Naughty. Marietta." All last sea son she received praise sucn -s is Bei dom bestowed on light opera artistes, but the praise was Justified, for she possesses a truly glorious soprano voice which is splenaiuiy iraineu. . .. "THE GAMBLERS": SCHEDULED Baker Players to Be Seen In Play of High Finance. . . Minii-pr Raker of the Baker players has Just completed arrangements with' the Authors' producing company io present In stock in this city, Charles Klein's latest successful play, "The Gamblers." which will go on the boards for the week Immediately following Salvation Nell and opening next Sun day matinee. Like such other famous successes as "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Third Degree," etc. "The Gamblers" deals with a subject which is under tl?e spotlight of publio investigation, making it all the more interesting and opportune.- This is the United States Government probe Into methods of handling big money Indulged In by certain New York finan ciers. Love and politics are prominent In the plot, for no matter how important the events of business are. It seems there has to be a woman In the back ground somewhere, who Influences acts of men and often determines their ulti mate fates. The Baker players will v i ,i i ) T Ml( In their nlftv which calls for some- of the most beautiful stage settings ana artistic acuug known to the modern stage. It has never been seen here In stock before, i ni., nn. when a New York com- illivi un'J " - - - - pany presented It at high prices last season. Globe Programme Attracts. .-mrr m m it the Globe. Eleventh and Washington, Includes the Pathe Weekly, containing some start t . torn cdnd comedies bv the Vitagraph Company, an Edison life story and a ranroaa winner, m tlon to these excellent pictures will be heard Miss Jennie Guff, flute and pic- wfen haa charmed audi- cuiu " ences all over this country, and who played for the sioerian prisoners oj '. . nf I The RhOWS. KUi- i rui (ji n i . . . - tarists, and the beautiful organ make up an excellent entertaining i. BAKER Theater, Mala - A B300 (ir. I.. Bkt r. Manager Formerly the Orpheum) 3s'ew Home of the Popular B AKKK PLAYERS Entrance, on Sixth and Seventh Streets. Between Morrison and Alder Streets. 4SS SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 1913 alvatioE 1 The greatest play of slum life ever written As presented by Mrs. Fiske, America's foremost emotional actress Immense cast and scenic production Vivid pictures of life in New York's terrible underworld Its drifts of humanity, wrecks, outcasts of both sexes and the wretched lives they lead The glorious work of the Salvation Army depicted and its results Thrilling, exciting, pathetic and broadly hu morousOne of the season's foremost productions. Staged Under Direction of William Bernard Eveninx Prices, 25c, 35c, 60c All Matinees, 25c Only. Matinees Sun day, Wednesday and Saturday Every Monday, Bargain Night All Seats 25c NEXT WEEK THE GAMBLERS' THEATER TH AND MORRISON HEILIG n PHONES MAIN 1 AND A 1122 LAST TIME TONIGHT, 8:15 OSCAR HAMMERSTE1N PRESENTS VICTOR HERBERTS - COMIC OPERA Sl'CCESS "NAUGHTY MARIETTA" WITH THE CHARMING PRIMA DONNA FLORENCE WEBBER SPLENDID CAST SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PRICES Lower Floor, 10 rows, J2.00; 8 rows, $1.00; .4 rows. $1.00. Bal cony, $1.00. 75c, 60c .. - ... . 6 bn TOMORROW- MATINEES WEDSESOAT AND SATURDAY. DAVID BELASCO PRESENTS IN DAVID BELASCO'S GREATEST PLAY -The Return of Peter Grimm "Only one thins really eonnta only one - . thing love. It Is the only thlnir that , . -tells In the Ions: run; nothing else en- dure a to the end." Prices Evenings and" Matinees .. . . . Entire Lower Floor. J2.00. Balcony, first 2 rows, $2.00, next; 1 rows. $1.50; next . rows, $1.00; last 4 rows, i5o SEATS NOW SELLING AUTOS 10:50 O'CLOCK. HEilLI G THEATER 1 1 th and Morrison I AM 27 PHONES MAIN 1 AND A 1122 - : ' During the "Ben Hur" season the curtain will rise evenings precisely at 8 'o'clock Matinees at 2 o'clock. No one seated during prelude, "The Star of Bethlehem." . . ENTIRE WEEK "' Six Nights. Matlneea Wednesday and Saturday KLAW A ERLAXCERS STUPENDOIS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION OK GENERAL LEW WALLACE'S MIGHTY DRAMA mm n 1 mmsm mm ' t&SSs&& mL. ISStJ 1 ARORAC!?0 'pf Sttfel flli ;'' All the Oriental splendor of the Indian Durbar which King George V of England journeyed to DelhOn India, to take part in will be brought to the doors of Portland jn this elaborate new production of "Ben Hur." Never before in the history of the stage has there been so ' much wealth expended on the presentation of a historical spectacle, flashing jewels, dazzling axmor, magnificent robes, superb draperies, the marvelous rugs of the Par East, the costly furnishings of two thou sand years ago all these things are combined and displayed in the wonderful revival, employing the services of 200 PEOPLE AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA SEAT SALE THURSDAY, JAN. 23, AT 10 A. M. Night and Saturday Matinee Prlcea Lower floor excepting last . i rows $2.00; remainder, $1.50. First 5 rows of balcony. $l.o0; remainder, $1.00, admission,-balcony, 50c. . SPECIAL PRICE MATINEE WEDNES DAY. Entire lower floor, 1.50 balcony, reserved, Sl.OOt admission, 00c. Mall orders accompanied by remittance and splf-addressed. stamped en velope, filled In the order of receipt after ticket purchasers in line are served .on opening, day of sate. ,.i starfcst.i THEATER Fonrtl1 nd s"fcs- WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROW MATINEE Keating & Flood Present : Their Popular Comedy in The Rehearsal An Avalanche of Comedy, a Galaxy of Beauty and a Musical Gem Without exaiiteratloa the flneat and beat production ever aeen la thia city at popular prices. Two performances alehtly. 7:30 and 8:15 Matlaeea dally. 2s30 Sl.XDAY SIGHTS. COXTIXIOUS PERFORMAXCKS, starting; at 6:30 . ; Tueadar XlBht, Athletic Conteata . " .- Friday K!s:at, Hoaebuda' Conteat , Phones Main 6 and A 1020 Wtinee Daily Seventh & Taylor ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE Beean.. Monday Matinee, Jan. 20 ; 1000 .... Matinee . Seats at 25 Cents SCHENCK BROS. , Celebrated European Athletes HESS SISTERS Dancers -, -Par Excellent .. 'Ethel May" BARKER Juvenile .Virtuoso Matinees 15c, 25c, 50c AMELIA STONE ARMAND KALISZ M0N AMOUR Miniature Operetta ' Book by Edgar Allen Woolf Music and Lyrics by Armana jiausz 1000 Matinee - Seats at 25 Cents 14 th 'Annual Tour JAMES H. - CULLEN The Man From tha West . HENNINGS 'Kill Kare Kouple"" DARING DARTS Original Aerial Novelty MghtK 15eS5e50eT5e Advance Seat Sale for Engagement of SARAH BERNHARDT At Orpheum Week of January 27, Will Be Continued - At Orpheum Box Ofice MONDAY MORMX, JANUARY 20, AT 10 O'CLOCK Hours. 10 A. M. Until 9:30 P. M. ' x-r-HT ") T M ATI X BUS .50 Z TM 500 25 PRICES 1 75 BO 25 Boxe. and l-ogea 82 - 1 Roiea and Loses 1.50 SI MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION UNEQUALED VAUDEVILLE-SEVENTH AND ALDER STS Week Commencing Monday Matinee, Jan. 2Q Two Sensational Features The Melnotte-Lanole AIice Teddy Troupe America'. Gre.te.t Wire Expert. Only Be., That Skate., Wreatlea Dugan and Raymond - Four Burns Sisters In -The Messenger and the Girl" Accompllshednstrumentallsts ad The Dancing La Croix josh Dale Parlslanjerpsichorean The Alabama Kid Pantagescope Pantages Orchestra New Animated Events H. K. Evenson. Director Special Added Attraction The ISIfC Three-Heel Kllm The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Historical Educational Entertaining; .., Prices M TIXEE DAILY. Boxes and First Row Balcony ' Be. rerv"d rB Of"o Jen from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M Phone. A M36. 91.1. 4830. Curtain, 2i30, 7:15 and U. ill) 2:30 MATINEE EVERY DAY-2:30 Week Jan. 20th SULLIVAN & CONSIDINE WHERE EVERYBODY GOES YET Initial American Tour of the Berlin Winter garten Classic Triumph NICK'S ROLLER SKATING GIRLS A Sextette of Stunning Beauties, Introdue ins a Varied Programme of Dancing on Ball bearing Rollers . Special Engagement of the Unusually Tal ented and Beautiful MARIE STODDARD 1 With a Fund of Specialties A Provincial Gymnastic Spectacle LES ADLERS Extraordinary Equilibrists MATIEE' ANY SEAT lO EVENINGS 10 AND 20 America's Vocal Phenomenon GILBERT LOSEE The Triple-Voiced Vocalist Lola Stantonne Paulisch Vlollnlste . . 1 1 George Leonard & Co. Presenting "The Maid and the Meddler." Sunday, Monday and Tuesday STRENGTH OF THE WEAK Sur geon's skill saves. BALKAN WAR The greatest yet. NAPOLEON'S MCK STONE Thanhouser comedy. HAKRY'S LESSON Domestic com edy drama. , . THK GLOVR INDUSTRY Indus- trial and Interesting. THEATER Admission, Any Seat, 10c MISS PHYLLIS ALLES AND THE AD CUB ftl'AIITET. BIG THINGS COMING.' The Palace of Klamea 3000 feet. Sataa. In Five Part. 4000 feet. Pilgrim. Progrea. 4000 feet. Dove la Eagle's Neat. Arcade Theater LITTLE TI'HNCOAT 80 terrific scenes of historic carnage a spectacle defying description. COMMUTER'S CAT Comedy by Thanhouser. MILLIONS OP BIRDS Educational ALL IN THE WASH Cnmir. BKAITIES OF BRITTANY i Scenic. HOY DIETRICH in vocal successes, TOM KERR, a musical knockout. Coming Wednesday A Shadow of the Paat. Sunnyside Theater BLUE GRASS ROMANCE Two reel exclusive military spectacle. THE LITTLE ENCHANTRESS Wonderful. THE G AL'MONT WEEKLY Th big film newspaper, and Other Splendid Features Star Theater , OOOO FEET OF SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THREE SERIES. Tnn 4 Y (SrD4Vl THE RE Y- BERYL CORONET Two reels. 61TK SftCIRES Two reels. SUNDAY, JANl AHY 26 BOSCOM WEDNESDAY, JANl'ARY 22-THE VALE Two reals. GENCINE AND AUTHORIZED BY OK. A. CONAN DOH.E. ALSO ON TODAY'S PROGRAMME. THEIR M STERPIECE Tre- THE QUARRELERS Comedy- mnHniiR Hrama. THREE KINGS drama. OF HARMONY.