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TN the closing of the Forb9-Robert
son tngagemeot at the HeiUer. Port'
land theater-goers realize a personal
loss. It is the real farewell of this
famous actor. He does not intend to
come back to the boards. And. from his
point of view, there is something to be
raid for him. He is. if you count years,
2; he has been on the stage for 39 of
them. He would rather leave us hungry
than satisfied, hear us grumbling? at- bisi
retirement - than regretting his .lost
powers. And no doubt, though he keeps
the austere, noble beauty of his face,
though his figure is as slim, erect and
graceful as ever, and his voice still
able to touch chords which' no other
Voice can touch (the man who first
compared Forbes-Robertson's voice to a
violoncello said a true thing), he has
had enough of the racket and dust of
the stage. In "The Passing of the Third
door Back," his greatest financial suc
cess during the present tour, and with
which some declare he has made a
very big fortune indeed. Well, after a
lifetime spent in the service of the
highest dramatic art and beauty it is
only fair that he should receive a solid
reward out of something that has no
connection whatever with the highest
art. And he will be remembered, not
alone by "The Passing of the Third
1'Ioor Back" or "The Light Thati
Palled,' . but by certain things of a
fceauty which has perhaps never been
equaled: Buckingham in "King Henry
VIII," Claudio in. '"Much Ado About
J-'othing," Pygmalion, Launcelot in the
great Lyceum production of- "King Ar
thur," and, out of all the great Shake
epearean parts that he has played
llomeo, Macbeth, Othello and the rest
by his exquisitely beautiful Hamlet.
For the new week- the Heilig offers
a, heterogeneous collection of enter
tainments. This afternoon and again
this evening another series of the
wild animal and birds films taken
in the Oregon woods will be
shown. Tomorrow night Fannie Har
ley, who has the courage of her
convictions in wearing bifurcated gar
ments, will give a lecture "The Irony
of Fashion," at the Keilig. The lecture
is a satire, illustrated with picture of
dress, from the day of Mother Eve
down through the years of draperies,
hoops, crinolines, bustle, slit skirts,
hobbles, until this day of the original
Harleys, a ' sort of pantaloon, which
Aliss Harley, its creator, suggests as
our next fashion departure. On Tues
day and Wednesday, continuous from 1
to 11 P. M., motion pictures of the
Royal Rosarians' tour from Portland
to San Diego, the dedicatory services
of the Oregon building a the Panama
Pacific Exposition, the Governor's ' re
ception at Sacramento and scenes along
the Columbia River Highway will -be
shown at the Heilig. After that comes
"'Mutt and Jeff" for Thursday, Friday
nd Saturday nights, with a matinee on
Saturday. This musical comedy trip of
the two cartoon subjects carries them
into Mexico. The slogan on the posters
of this attraction says in foot-high let
ters. "For the love of Mike, fetch the
kiddies." . . . The Baker Players
have a presentation this week that is
entirely new to Portland in fact, it is
only a few weeks since It has been
released for stork "Big Jim Garrity,'
the thrilling drama, in which 'John
lason appeared for awhile in New
York. "Big' Jim Garrity" is- strfctly a
melodrama, - -
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From a triumphal engagement in Spo
kane as leading woman of the bpokane
Jaker Players, l ow- Belle Bonnie re
turns to Portland this week to prepare
for her opening as Llad m The Dawn
of a Tomorrow," next Sunday after
xioon. Miss Bonnie went to Spokane
last November, when George. L. Baker
organized nis r-poKane company to al
ternate with the first-class road at
tractions at the Auditorium Theater
there. Miss Bonnie scored a personal
and artistic triumph from the start and
crowned her auspicious engagement
when she interpreted Glad several
weeks ago. in a fetching way. which'
drew capacity houses and broke all at
tendance records for . the Auditorium
Theater. Miss Bonnie closed her Spokane-engagement
last night in "Quincy
Adania Sawyer," and tomorrow morning
will begin rehearsals for her return
engagement here. Miss Bonnie is. a
rare combination or . leading woman
and Ingenue, being in possession of
youth and at the same time having her
talents sharpened by years of training
due to an early debut on the stage.
She won a host of friends here before
being transferred to Spokane.
Miss Bonnie is a Hoosier and Crown
Point. Ind., is her home. She has. a
mastery of the English language as it
should be spoken, and a rare enuncia
tioa that are a particular asset and
which hare won her many intellectual
admirers.
UXTT AXD JEFF ARE COMIXG
Xot a Serious Thought Is in Attrae
tion to Appear at Heilig,
"A little nonsense now and then is
relished by the best of men" and wo
men, too. , The old adage is proven over
and over again by the continued and
most extraordinary success of Gus
Hill's productions of "Mutt and Jeff.
Millions ofthe best people in Ameri
ca have laughed at Gus Hill's company
presenting "Mutt and Jeff" In their
various plays and wif continue to
laugh at them as long as Bud Fisher
and Gus Hill can keep up the pace.
"Mutt and Jeff" have made four com
plete tours of .the United States and
Canada, with absolutely no sign of di
minishing popularity. . "Mutt and Jeff
in Mexico" will not only live up to past
records of phenomenal business, but
probably will prove to be the crown
ing triumph of Mr. Hill's long business
career. Box office records have been
shattered by the popularity of this
sure fire success and it has been a
mortgage lifter" for house managers
and theater owners.
"Mutt and Jeff In Mexico" will come
to The Heilig Theater. Broadway at
Taylor, next Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, January 28. 2, SO, with a bar
gain matinee Saturday. It was de
signed for laughing purposes only.
There isn't a serious thought or a sug
gestion in the entire show, it's mission
on earth is simply to banish dull care
and stifle "the hook worm and the
grouch. Get seats early as "Mutt and
Jeff in Mexico" invariably plays to .ca
pacity houses and the early bird catches
the best seat. .
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"BIG GARRITY" IS HERE
Sew and Powerful Drama Offered a
Baker This Week.
Entirely new plays in which such
noted actors as John Mason have ap-
peared In New York are bound to at
tract unusual comment when first of
fered in ttock, and for that reason
"Big Jim Garrity." the Baker Players"
offering this week, beginning this af
ternoon, is receiving special attention
from theater-goers, especially the wis
ones, who are always awake to things
that are new and come with the Broad
way stamp.
"Big Jim Garrity" is not a political
play as the name might signify to
some, but concerns one John Dexter,
formerly known as Big Jim Garrity,
who, 19. years after escaping from San
Quentin prison, is found living at
Glenville, a wealthy and respected man
with a wife and son. Here his true
identity is discovered by two old-time
criminals, who proceed to blackmail
and ruin him for revenge ad gain.
The love interest is written about
Dexter's son Jack and the daughter
of his old friend Judge Cragen. Doc
tor Malone is attendant upon Dexter's
wife and has made of her a morphine
user. Plot and counterplot succeed
each other. Iexter's safe Is robbed
and the blame shifted upon young Jack,
but Dexter takes the blame upon him
self and then Malone accuses him of
being Big Jim.
Brought to bay, Garrity makes
sensational escape and a night meet-
ng takes place later at the Doctor's
offices, which ends in a number of ex
citing incidents and climaxes, winding
up with the shooting of the doctor and
a subsequent confession, in which Gar
rity is cleared of the crime for wnicn
he was sentenced, his wife promises
to give up morphine and the two young
people are happily married. "Big Jim
Garrity" Is a strong modern melo
drama and will be seen at the Baker
Theater all week .with the usual bar
gain performances tomorrow night and
Wednesday matinee and a matinee
Saturday also.
Horclick's Ensemble, a company of
3 4 dancers and pantomimists. in "The
Gypsy ' Camp." will top the Orpheum
bit) this week. At Pantages, another
big Japanese act in magic and acro
batic art will be presented by Tal
Pien; at the Marcus Locw Empress An
drew Mack, one of the best known of
vaudeville's entertainers, will M the
his number. The Lyric will Afve a
ORPHEUM BILIi IS BR1M.IAXT
The Gypsy Camp" Portrays Life of
Fierr-Tempered People.
A brilliant bill comes to the Orpheum
this afternoon, assuring a week of re
splendent amusement. The list of per
formers now coming along the or
pheum circuit is like calling, the roll
of "Who s who" in vaudeville.
Tales told of the unhampered and
lid -passions of the gypsies, of their
freedom -and reckless pleasures, their
tempestuous hatreds, of their viva-
ioua, fiery antU uncurbed loves, are
presented clearly, in vivid pantomime
by the Horellk ensemble,. "The Gypsy
Camp." Carrying 14 people and special
scenic effects. "The Gypsy Camp" has
created a sensation In its progress to
ward the Coast.
Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance
have found and are bringing a suita
ble successor to "The Awakening of
Mr. Pipp," a classic of. sacred memory
in vaudeville circles. 'Poughkeepsie"
is a mosaic ofdomestic life, not studded
with, laughter, but a continuous gale
that would puzzle a sea-going sailor
to navigate with dignity. In 20 years
Charley Grapewin came twiue to the
Northwest and each time he has been a
riot. It has been four years since he
put the soused Mr. Pipp to bed all over
the old Marquam Grand Theater, but
nobody ever has forgotten.
That splendid comedian, James
Thompson, is bringing again his "Bur
glars' Union," with its IS minutes of
emUes, while Stanley and Norton have
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prescribed an amusement recipe that
is mighty easy to take.
Butler Haviland and Alice Thornton
are old- friends In a new setting. This
time they are bringing "AfTrouville,'
a story of the famous beach, which tor
amusement purposes puts all their for
mer productions in the discard.
In Louis London Is offered one of the
most splendid baritone singers of the
country, as well as a clever imper
sonator. Mr. London is seen in what
he terms character song studies, among
them being an Indian impersonation
that is exceedingly clever.
As knockabout comedians Lawrence
and Hurl Falls are not only entertain
ing, but take desperate risks. Hurl
Falls sits in a roller chair on a lS-foot
pedestal, tumbles over backward, turns
twice in the tir, lights right side up
and wheels merrily away in his Jitney
car.
Thirty minutes of concert precedes
and world events in pictures follow
each afternoon and evening perform
ance.
EMPRESS HAS AYDREW 31ACK
Famous Irish Actor Is Headliner on
Extraordinary Bill.
Andrew Mack, famous Irish actor,
ill head the six acts at the Empress
this week. Mack is one of the biggest
stars signed by Marcus Loew for a tour
of his Western houses. He is down
in theatrical records as one of Erin's
famous singers and is recalled particu
larly as the star of "Miles Aroon," 'The
Rivals" and several other famous Irish
plays. .....--
Alack is a member of tne knights ofj
Columbus and other Catholic societies,
and in his honor the Knights, Hiberni
ans, Sons of Erin, the Catholic Order of
Foresters and members of the Irish-
American Good Fellowship League will
attend the show next Friday night.
One of the pioneers in ventriloquism
will appear when Trovello comes with
his ventriloquial production, "At the
Roadhouae," introaucing the comedy
character of the "Little Chauffeur."
dummy which Mr. Trovello has made
famous during the many years before
the public. Trovello was first to intro.
duce a story, a plot and' production In
connection with ventriloquism.
Another unusual feature will be the
appearance of the famous Casch sisters,
who cai.' themselves "leading lady acro
bats. They are two pretty and charm
ing girls, graceful and clever, who per
form sensational feats in the most
casual manner.
The famous and original bellboy trio
consisting of Howard, Kibel and Her
bert, will appear here again and are
certain of a big welcome. There are
few singing comedians before the pub
lic today who can compare with them.
Their last tour over the Western cir
cuit was a tremendous success and with
all their new songs and new comedy
they are expected to make an even
greater hit this season. Since their last
appearance here they have been in Lon
don and toured England with a review
called "All the Winners, in which they
were the only Americans in a big east
of English performers.
George Palmer Moore and Florence
Elliott are a clever pair of entertain
ers presenting their comedy compllca-
tiona. "A Baby Grand," Parise oturlotl
the best accordionists in vaudeville, will
show his mastery over the instrument.
PANTAGES FEATURES TRICKERY
Troupe of Chinese Magicians Is at
- Head of Unusual Bill.
For the first time in local vaudeville.
the Imperial Tai Pien Troupe, of gen
uine Chinese magicians, jugglers and
acrobats, will be featured at the Pan
tages for the "week commencing with
the matinee tomorrow.
This wonderful aggregation- was re
cently the stellar attraction with the
Eastern Anna Held Road Show, coming
direct to America prior to the engage
ment with the Parisian star. Feats of
magic that astound, acrobatics that
thrill and Juggling that is without par
allel are offered by these remarkable
Oriental stars.
The staging of the act represents a
small fortune, the costumes being ex
quisite creations and the settings hand
made tapestries that are priceless.
As the special added attraction, H,
Guy Woodward, the eminent player,
and his company will present "The
Crisis," a most lively comedy, that runs
the gamut from laughter to tears and
back again. Mr. Woodward is a most
entertaining player and his role has
been chosen carefully for his capacity.
One of tne funniest acts in vaude
ville is that offered by Fred Duprer,
the international monologuist. Mr, Du-
prez has a fund of bright, clean sto
ries that never fail to keep the audi
ence roaring witn laugnter and nis
parodies are new and quite as clever
i bis stories.
Gaudeloupe Is the noted balancer
who created such a sensation when he
starred with several of the big cir
cuses. His work is truly surprising
and he has no peer in vaudeville.
The latest in songs and dances are
offered by those dandy entertainers,
Paine and Nesbitt, who come to Port
land for their initial engagement. They
have the latest material and they will
prove one of the hits on the bill. The
Pantagescope will show tne latest in
interesting movies.
The royal Japanese JuJ jitsu ex
perts will close their engagement to
day with the continuous performance
that starts at Z o clock and closes at 1L.
LYRIC GIVES FAREWELL BILL
Izzy, the Frenchman,' Is Last Offer
ing of Musical Comedy Company.
The 12th1 and last week of the pres
ent Lyric Musical Comedy Company
will be ushered in tomorrow matinee
In Al Frank's laugh-provoker "Izzy, the
Frenchman" This also will be the last
week of musical comedy which the
Lyric has been presenting for the past
five years, a new policy with a com
plete change taking effect with Sun
day matinee, January SI,
For their closing week every mem
ber will do his or her-utmost to make
this show one of the season's best.
Izzy, the Frenchman," is a mixture of
mixups and nonsense, with song num
bers -and graceful dances interspersed.,
As usual, Frank 3 will be seen as Izzy
and, assisted by Lew Dunbar, will
spread a line of rapid-fire comedy.
Jeanne Mai, the popular prima donna.
win be seen as Major Schu.tz' wife,
who has been left alone on a train.
She eventually arrives at Cohen's ho
tel, where all the fun starts through
Izzy trying to learn French to cater
to the foreign trade. Joe Kemper will
be seen as Izzy's tutor and Marie Ce
lestine will be the happy wife of Izzy.
Grace DeGarro as the servant girl and
Ethel Burner as Cohen's daughter will
complete the cast of principals. After
each performance, as an extra added
attraction, there- will be held in the
tank on the stage a diving contest,
which will be open to all women divers.
A prize will be awarded the winner.
On Tuesday night amateurs will hold
forth, and- on Friday night after each 1
performance the chorus sills will hold
their last contest There will be tho
usual dally matinee sod two perform
ances each night.
DANCER TO MAKE WORLD TOUR
Ruth St. Denis Coming to Portland
and Will Sail From Coast.
Ruth St. Dents, the Oriental done
artist, who Is to appear at the Heilig
Theater, Friday and Saturday, Febru
ary 5 and t. was to have made an ex
tended European tour, opening her
season at Cologne, Germany, August IS
but owing to a misunderslanrdtna; of
certain European dignitaries, hrr plans
were suddenly changed to an American
tour, playing only the principal ritlr
en route to the Pacific Coant, wht-rn
after a four-weeks engagement at the?
San Diego and Panama Expositions,
he will sail for the Antipodes on a
tour of the world, which will Include
the Philippines, India. China and Japan.
entering Europe from the east, ap
pearing in Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Miss St. Denis first success was
made In Europe before sha was rec
ognised In her own country. She was
booked for a European ttur for three
months, but after appearing at the Seal.
Thater. London, where she danced with
such tremendous success, her engage
ment wan extended to one year.
Miss St. Denis will bring with her
to this city her i-omplrtn New York
production and company ef clever wlo
dancers, including Ted Shawn, Am
erica's foremost dancer. Miss' Hilda,
most perfect formed girl In America,
appearing with Mr. Shawn in a series
of Greek dances; Saldee Vaa Hoff, Man
Francisco society girl, who will also
Interpret a number of Greek and other
classic dances, and a ballet solo;
Winifred Fairs and Willard Foote, a
duo of expert society and ball rttoin
dancers; Mllo. Psychema, decorative.
interpretative dancer, a company of
native Hindus. All special scenery
and novel light effects are used by Miss
Bt Denis for each of her dance plays.
DAWS OF A TOMORROW" Dl E
Baker Players With Cora Bello
Bonnie to Present Popular Play.
As people Improve In thought and
desire, Frances Hodgson Burnett's re
markable and beautiful play. "The
Dawn of a Tomorrow," continues -to
grow in popularity. Recently presented
by the Baker Players in Spokane with
Cora Belie Bonnie in the role of "Glad"
It created such a strong impression and
was such a decided success that Mana
ger Baker unnduncea It for Miss Bon
nie's opening role when she returns
to the company here next Sunday mat
inee.
While dramatic and wonderfully ap
pealing In many ways that cannot full
to entertain all classes of theater-go
era. there Is nevertheless an under
current of thought all through "The
Dawn of a Tomorrow," and many lias
sages reach and Influence people who
are dissatisfied mentally with thrlr
lives and are constantly reaching out
for something higher and better UTon
which to pin their faith and hope for
hadplness and peace In this life and
the life to come.
The story circles around a little Kr
t the London slums, who, in spite of
er sordid surroundings, finds joy and
gladness every day of her poer little
lfe and manages to make others about
er feel It and gain wonderful things
because of it. To understand and re
ceive its lesson means to gain some
thing few latter day sermons will afford.
NTER MARRIAGE IS WORRY
Decrease In Number of Hindus Who
Wed Whites Sought In Victoria.
VICTORIA. B. C. Jan. !. (Special.)
Ever since the arrival In Victoria
and Vancouver of Hindus In numbers.
the authorities have been troubled by
their continued Intermarriage with
white girls. This practice has become
so common the Sheriffs of the several
counties are advised "In the future to
sue no licenses to marry where onu
f the parties Is an Asiatic until the
application hus been referred to the
head office In Victoria,"
The term "Asiatic" Is Interpreted as
embracing "Chinese, Japanese and East
ndlans. The practice of couples, un
able to obtain separation under the
English laws, under which they were
married, going to the United States
and securing divorcas and then return
ing and again marrying, also is recognized.
LEGISLATURE LOSES POMP
British Columbia Opening Ceremony
Simple Because of War.
VICTORIA. B. C, Jan. 23. (Special.)
The British Columbia LeKixlalure
opened today. Much of the pomp and
ceremony which usually attends this
function was eliminated. The costumes
were comparatively somber, because of
the war. In fact, the majarlty of the
officials wore the regulation khaki
military uniforms.
The Lieutenant-Governor and his
retinue received a guard of honor from
one of the corps In training here for
overseas service. A salute was fired
from the field guns of the Fifth Kegi-
ment, R. C. G. A., which is the artillery
unit of the city.
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