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FEMININE TITLES PREDOMINATE
IN NEW YORK'S LATEST DRAMAS
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bouhxi to appear oon In Portland. U
badl by t"lorn Roberta. "Maria
Odila- (Krancea htrr-a p!ay of laat
mtMQ) haa alo been aea In New
Tor tbl aeaaon. Aa to tha title for
men. tbey ara few In rotnrorlon.
Thera arc -ilit-the-TraU-Holllday"
Kre4 Niblo. anl -The Cinderella
Man" lib new Mornuo pl-e. "Abe
ini Mauru. "Very Hood. Eddy" and
-Hob-one Choice.- but t.ley lnk Into
IniiiniriraDct in comparlon wllb the
former !lt. And frv-ro preiirllor.a allll
lucre are comlDtf-
Roe atabl IKrllabtfal.
Roae PtM" app-arancre In New
Tor are alaaye l.ai': with drllabl.
few actrea haying tbe paraonal lol
lowlna that h haa. Iter moat ur
ceeeful rola waa la Tha Chorua L Jy"
and ever slnra aha abandoned it for
other play, tha public baa been sorry.
Now come "Moonlight Mary" with a
imllCT part for tho clever Utile ac
tre. It In the atory of a alster'a lova
without tha neceniiltjr of maklnn a ac
riflra tor her. Lrftura. the older alMer,
played by Mian tStaiil. dlrrovera that
her itrr lleien la about to run away
to New York anil go upon the f'aire.
To Helen a eurprUe. he eeetna willing,
but It la only becuuao ehe kni) that
her aelf-wllled aiKter will ko anyway.
The eecond act waa exceptiutially well
drawn ard ehowed the Interior of a
theatrical office, the typea belnr clev
erly ihoitn. Tho Intereetlnir Informa
tion com a out In thin act that I-nura
la tha real author of the play, which la
be Ina- produced by Grayim ftbe inll
lionalra villain) and that the star Is
to be hl protege, Helen. This wor
ries the blir plxter. but In the 1:ihI net
the whole affair Is atralshtened out.
and all ends happily. Mlai Ft.ihl has
a slangy part and yet opportunities to
how her fine artln? ability. It UK-a-eeta
tha "Chorus 1-ady 1 but only
dimly. Just enouch. In fact, to add to
tha good Impression.
Blackmail Play Pradareat.
Tho Fear Market- was produced
tha same nlirht at the Booth Theater.
It U the first play from the pen of
-e Rives and applies to the state
of mind of those who are blackmailed
by the newspapers Instead of by bombs
or threatening letters. "BUckmall"
was the original title of the play and
one that seems better suited than the
longer nsme. Major titone Is the prin
cipal character and Is tha on who
trarta mcney from the rich but enre
ea. Ills one vulnerable spot Is his
daughter &ylvln. whose sudden return
from Europe causes him embitrruss
menc ne belongs to the smart set.
moves among tha very people from
whom her father estracts toll. To add
to the complication, tsylvia falls In
love with the man who Is her father's
enemy, the one who la working to
undo him. No one auepecta the rela
tionship of father and daughter and
there Is a dramatic moment when one
of the characters goes to Stone and
aska Mm to keep Sylvia's namo out of
bl dirty sheet.
The play centers about an actual
casa that created a great sensation a
few years apo and the characters are
easily recognisable Edmund Breese
waa Ftone. Sidney Shields his daugh
ter. Excellent work was done by Ed
win Nl'sndar and Lucille Watson as
Mr. and Mrs. Sayre. tha two principal
objects of Stone s blackmail. The lines
were clever and the satire delicious
and everyone will want to see It to
place the case. The papers do not
mention tbe real b'ackmall case by
mall, but anyone familiar with topics
of a year or two ago can place II
easily. Tha story created such a ecan
aal and so much was written about It.
that even outside New York It ran be
recognised. The laws of blackmail,
bowever. prevent calling the original
case by Its real name.
Tawa Tasilea Revive!.
There I" a close connection between
the Winter Garden and the Kiegfeld
Kolllca these d-iys. N'd Wayburn was
the creator of "Town Tcl.lrs" ard ftr
Ita breakup, due to the "hooHoo" of
tha Century Tseater surroundings, he
was engaged fy Flcrens Zl-feld to
conduct the pew Follies. Then, the
Shuberts bought the rights to "Town
Topics' and rushed It Into tha Winter
Garden to open on precisely tha same
night as the new Follies show came
on lop of the New Amsterdam Thea
ter. Both parties refuse to admit
whether the dates were purposely se
lected. Tha "Town Topics" Company has
been reorganised but many of the
principals have been retained and the
best part of the old show has also
been kept. It will occupy the Winter
Garden until the new revue "Robin
son Crusoe, Jr." Is ready, which will
be In a few weeks. The Follies Is an
unique lntltutlon In New York, aa
the performance docs not begin until
mldnlzbt. Situated on the New Am
sterditm roof. It has a great attrac
tion for theater-goers who are not In
a hurry to get horn" and who enjoy
entert-'lnment with tblr after-theater
bite. The shows are always good, the
girls the prettiest in New York, and
consequent; seats are at a premium.
-Hesasere- Tesarararlly Dispelled.
Everyone has been wondering how
the next lessee of the Ill-fated Century
Theater would get on. The Ballet
Russe moved in a few weeks aero for
a limited engagement and closed on
Saturday. With prices to five dollars
they had a successful engagement, but
the fact that it has not been extended
looks as If fears were entertained for
continued success. The ame with the
old Garden Theater. Visitors to New
York will remember the Garden, which
Is part of tuo Madison Square Garden.
It Is too far down town now. Just as
the Century Is located too far north,
but Emanuel Relcher has accom
plished the Impossible with "The
Weavers." He haa actually contrived
not only to fill the theater but to have
8. R. O. slsns once in awhile. "The
Weavers" la strong, virile play with
clever lines and though a bit "deep"
aa compared with the majority of
plays of the year, has taken splendid
ly. Mr. Relrher will produce a second
play shortly and may use another
theater, eo that the "Weavers" will be
undisturbed.
The Hippodrome has certainly a year
of plenty, or about seven in one. Last
year the attendance was so poor that
it seemed Incredible; this year, it is
Just the opposite. It Is almost an Im
possibility to get inside the big play
house. To the Hippodrome Is given
the credit of starting the ice skating
erase and the large ballot includes
many premier skaters. Hilda Rueckert
and Ellen Dallerup share with Char
lotte the titles of "Queen of the Ice."
while Miss I-allerup goes further and
Is "Queen of the Film Ice Skaters,"
acting for the I'araniount pictures as
mannlkin for their swell skating cos
tumes, and giving a few sample glides
and curves. If the skill as well as the
costume showed upon the screen,
dressmakers could ak fabulous prices
for the wonderful creations designed
for ice skating.
Nenr Tklogs oa Horlna.
Margaret Anglln is to desert shortly
"Beverly's Balance" for "The Vein of
Gold." by Rupert Hughes and Gertrude
Atherton. The first performance will
be given In Atlantic City on February
It and soon after will be seen in New
Tork. Alice Brady, who temporarily
forsook the stage for the ecreen, will
have a new romantic comedy for her
reappearance as speaking star. It is
called "Will o the W isp."
Francis Wilson will soon appear in
new rolo under the Krohman man
agement and Laurette Taylor's produc
tion of "Happiness" Is anxiously await
ed. Eva Tanguay Is to appear shortly
In an entire musical comedy, meaning
that It will not be a sketch out a
musical comedy und-r the manage
ment of A. it. ana . i incu, uun.
course, tho wmriwina coiueuivuuo
change her mind.
N'eutrals. oro-German sympathizers
and pro-AIIy-ltes are excited over tha
announcement that nn aiasier rpy
la to be dramatised and produced on
Broadway In March. l'r. Armganrd
Karl Graves' two books. "The hecreta
ot the German War Office" and "Se
crets of the Hohenxollerne" are used
aa the bases of tho play, which Is sure
to causa comment. How can the neu
trality plea bo kept under such cir
cumstances? A bit of Interesting news Is that a
new Cohan revue may be expected soon
and also that "The Great Lover." in
which Leo imrtchsteln Is appearing
under the Cohan and Harris mannge
ment, will be shortly seen In England
with Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the
leading role. The English rights were
purchased by the latter a few days
ago.
NEWS OF TH THEATERS
tfr ntlnued TToni re !
three clever artists. with Kodney
Ranous playing the stranger: Marie
Nelson, his wife, and Clayton Macklctn,
the huaband.
' It Is thoroughly delightful to have an
opportunity to enjoy the artistry, of j
these three noted performers, and the,
playlet is powerful and Interesting'
enough to display tneir nisinonn: acu
ity to splendid advantage. Ralph T.
Kettering, the author of this produc
tion, makes use of three characters,
and so powerful are his lines, so true
his situations and so logical the work
ing of the entire proposition, that he
makes his playlet preat-h a powerful
sermon.
The Four La Pclla Comlques will be
a special feature in a good comedy
acrobatic act with many astonishing
features. There is one young man In
the troupe who is a tumbler of extraor
dinary aliillty and who accomplishes
some almost Impossible feats.
Gray and Graham offer one of the
funniest comedy musical turns In vau
deville, called "At the Fort." Fred
Gray is a comedian who really Is funny,
and Miss Nellie Graham is an accom
plished Instrumentalist. They have
Just completed a big successful tour of
the world, playing a year In Australia
and New Zealand, and appearing in
South Africa. Colombo. Esypt, France,
and were for two seasons in England.
Ireland and Scotland.
Mile. Lily Lenora and company are
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assisted by Mile. Irma Komlossy. They I
demonstrate three distinct styles of
artist!'- dancing, the "Colonial Minuet."
the Interpretative, such as the "Humor
esque," which .Mile. Komlossy dances,
and the classical.
The Aerial Mells will offer a routine
of gymnastic feats of strength and
skill "upon the Spanish flying rings.
Davenport and Kerr will present a
ringing and comedy skit called "At the
Dairy Farm."
Hyman Meyer will present a clever
pianologue act.
"THE GOOSE GIUL." IS COMING
Dramatization of Topular Novel to
Be Given by Baker Players.
Nothing appeals to stock lovers like
a dramatisation of a popular romantic
novel, and in securing Harold Mc
Grath's wldelv-read story, "The Goose
Girl." the Baker Players touch the right
note. Thousands have read the story
with Ita "Graustark" scenes and char
acters, and thousands also have seen
the motion pictures, but the spoken
play with all its rare charm has never
been seen In Portland before.
It Is the story of a little girl, known
as "the goose girl" in a small European
principally, an American Ambassador,
a beautiful woman who thinks she Is
the real Princess, a King in disguise
as a vintner, and a lot of other ex
tremely Interesting charncU-rs. who
play the picturesque games of near roy
alty Intrigue, romantic love and uu
romnnllc hate.
"The Goose Girl" is the sort of play
that appeals to the best in us. For who
Is not the better for seeing something
that charms the senses, appeals to the
Imagination and awakens feelings of
love and chivalry In the ncart? Who
Is there but recall "Grauatark," and Us
Economy Basement Store
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Offers Extra Special Sales for Monday
No Phone Orders for Economy Basement Sales
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Special 25c
Hot Lunch
Every Day
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Washable New Spring Dress Goods
Are here in abundance the most-wanted weaves and colors for
Spring and Summer new materials, shown for the first time Mon
day, including checks, mixtures, wool crepes, French serges, storm
serges, etc.. in black and white, gray and white and plain colors.
including the new blues. They range in width from 36 to 44 inches.
47c
Yard
These
materials are really remarkable, and at this price cannot be duplicated
Basemeat.
45c
Yard
New Importation of Pongee Silk
We Cannot Buy This Pongee Today for 45c Yard
The orders for these pongee silks were placed last February, just a year
ago almost to the day. Silk prices have increased almost unbelievably since
then, and we certainly count ourselves fortunate in getting this small shipment,
when deliveries are so uncertain. The quality of these silks is excellent, and
the weight just right. At 45c the width ranges from 33 to 34 inches.
This same quality pongee in width 25 to 26 inches, special 35c yard.
$1.00 Attractive Breakfast Sets
Made of pretty figured percale and trimmed with piping. Set
consists of a full-gored skirt and long jacket, with V-neck, kimono '7Q-
sleeves, belted all around, two large pockets. They are entirely new C
and come, in light colors. Basement.
FIRST SHOWING IN THE ECONOMY BASEMENT
New Spring Wash Fabrics
Both novelty and staple fabrics, in all the most desired weaves and Spring
like colorings. Profit now by special prices and an unusually large assortment.
25c Modelte, Special 19c Yard
An entirely new fabric for waists and dresses, especially dainty. Has all the appear
ance of voile, but in a finer weave, in a variety of stripes and floral patterns. 36 inches
wide.
25c Tissue Voiles, Speciil 18c Yard
Over 20 different stripes to select from, in a large vareity of colors. 36 inches wide.
For waists, dresses, etc.
12' ' c New Perca'es, 10c Yard
3000 yards of 36-inch percale, in floral and stripe effects, in light, medium colored
grounds. Splendid assortment.
12i2c Standard G'ngams, 10c Yard
Full 27 inches wide. New checks, stripes and plaids that are so popular for Spring.
Good grade, closely woven.
15c Yard Wide Percales, 12V2c Yard
Medium and light grounds, plain colors that are new, in this splendid woven cloth
Full 36 inches wide.
25c Nevj Madras, 18c Yard
The best, most popular material for men's shirts, boys blouses, waists and house
dresses. New Spring patterns.
25c Junior Clo'h, 20c Yard
A new cloth resembling a poplin weave, with all colors of stripes so desirable for waists
and dresses, especially for children's dresses and rompers. 27 inches wide. Basement
Opening Up a New Moderate Priced Shoe Store
IN THE ECONOMY BASEMENT
During Our Great Semi-Annual Shoe Sale
Offering for Monday the Following Specials
Women's
Shoes
to $6.00
$2.00
Broken sizes,
in black, gray
and brown
suede, button
style.
Women's
Shoes
to $5.00
$2.95
Patent leath
er dull calf,
glazed kid
vamps, lace or
button, cloth
tops, plain toes,
welt soles.
Women's
Shoes
to ;3.00
$2.45
Patent leath
er and dull calf
button and lace
shoes, with cloth
tops.
Women's
Slippers
to $2.00
95c
Felt Slippers,
in odd lines and
broken sizes.
Children's
Slippers
to U.50
85c
F e 1 1 slippers
for children and
misses, in a
good assortment
of sizes.
Sale White Dinner Ware
SELECT A WHOLE SET FOR EVERYDAY USE
At Very Special Prices
Dinner Plates
Breakfast Plates
Tea Plates
Fruit Plates
Coupe Soup Plates . . .
Large Fruit Saucers .
Small Fruit Saucers ..
Individual Butters ....
Large Meat Dishes . . .
Medium Meat Dishes .
Small Meat Dishes ...
Smallest Meat Dishes..
Sauce Tureens
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Open Vegetable Dishes
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45 c
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Open Vegetable Dishes. 10c
Covered Oval Vegetable.
Dishes for 45c
Covered Round Vegetable
Dishes for ...48c
Large Salad Bowls 15c
Small Fruit Bowls 10c
Cake Plates 10c
Covered Butter Dishes.. 35c
Cups and Saucers 5c
Sugar Bowls 25c
Cream Pitchers 12c
Large Jugs 18c
Small Jugs 12c
Basement
Demonstration of
Elec'rical Appiances
All This Week
by Miss Elting
Direct From the Factory
These lectures will be a great
benefit to the housewife who
wants to do her work in the
easiest, quickest, best way.
Do Not Fail to Attend
the Demonstration
Every Day
New Kitchen Section,
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companion story. "Beverley. with any
thing but pleasure, as well as Anthony
Hope' "The Prisoner of Zenda." and
all auch thrilling- and detiehtful tales.
In seeing "The Goose Girl" they ,are
seeing- another play of like character
and one that is entirely new to Port
land. It will open the week at the
Baker next Sunday matinee.
"THE MIXtP" IS AT LYRIC
Dillon and Ring as "Ike and Mike"
to Pre!ent Laughing Skit.
Plllon and King as Ike and Mike
and their large mimical stock company
at the Lyric will prenent for their new
bill tha laughing- kit "Tuo Mixup." It
has 57 varieties of funny Jokes. laugh
able situations and tuneful musical se
lections. It is one of those farces
where one 'complication follows an
other in rapid successsion. continuing
throughout the piece.
The Plot and story leals chiefly
with Ike and Mike as hated rivals af
ter the same girL Mike finally wins
and marries her, despite the advice
(riven him' by his bachelor brother,
Dan. Ike mixes in the complications
and assists in the fun by trying to
make love to Mike's wife, not know
ing they are married. The plot then
gets much mixed up and involves the
whoole company and explanations are
soon In order. Finally one starts
confessing, then everyone joins in and
everybody helpa bring Iha skit to a
happy conclusion. The costumes and
stage settings for the week are up to
the high standard set by the Dillon
and King company. There will be
several Eastern song hits and the
Ginger Girls will add to the perform
ance with several carefully prepared
ensemble numbers. The popular and
tuneful Columbia Quartet also will bo
featured in several bigh-class numbers.
The profit-sharing night, held every
Tuesday, is becoming popular. The
management really pays one money for
seeing a good show, as all attending
receive a share of the protits for that
evening. On Friday nights another
feature night is held after each per
formance, tne Ginger Girls hold a con
test of sorigs, the audience Is the jude
and each day is a bargain matinee.