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TTTT3 RTrN"n AV . OTiFnOVTATf. rOKTLATO), MAT 14, 191G. MARGARET ANGLIN DELIGHTS NEW YORK BY RETURNING FROM WEST "Beau Brummel" Appears on New Yofk Boards Again Nei Temporarily Because of Illnesses of Stars- the management gives money away In front of the theater and a bargain matinee Is held daily. "PASSING SHOW" " IS COMING Musical Show Gives Promise Two Theaters Close l Rumor of Frohman Change Denied. I I , ; 1 ' " ',-a.JI " I . ' A , I AvtiSSsWf . ys;' -nil l The reappearance of Margaret 1 1 f 2 , -si I 1 T"',,-J Ml A TO If v. h-.U - ' - V' ?'Mi;) .CITY 3NIAIL ORDERS RECEIVED NOW SE&SKT 5 NIGHTS BEGINNING HEILIGj 3 New Vork Winter Garden Spectacle to Be at Helllg Soon. In presenting- to the theatergroer of thia city "The Passing Show of 1915." at the Helllg Theater the week of May 29. the directors of the famous New York Winter Garden feel secure In making the promise of the best of those mammoth spectacles sent on tour by that noted temple of amusement. Filled with spontaneous fun of the bubbling. Irresistible brand. It also possesses the youngest and most at tractive collection of chorus girls ever before corralled into one production by ' these great entertainments. In0 short. It is filled to the fullest measure with those necessary elements of Winter Garden success fun, beautiful women, jingle melodies and scenic grandeur. In the last-named essential there are 12 ituoendous stage pictures unfolded during the course of the two acts of the niece, each one more gorgeous and I awe-inspiring than its predecessor, and reaching a superb climax in that of , one depicting the destruction of a great ! city by a fleet of aeroplanes. Here I realism runs riot, thrilling the audi ence to a burst of appreciative ap I plause. t Like all other Winter Garden shows, ifThe Passing Show of 1915" depends greatly for l,ts fun on travesties of the current dramatic hlta of the season, and such notable successes as Ex perience." "Under Cover," "Twin Beds," "Androcles and the Lion." "The Eons of Songs." "Trilby" and "Polygamy." all come in for their Jiare of polite "Joshing."' MAT ROBSON DUE AT HEILIG distinguished Comedienne Will Bo at "Helllff May 2 5-2 7. That distinguished comedienne. May Robson. said to be oily as ever and a3 1U11 u 11 Lllliui Mini u.uiau ,7 i fore, will present her great success at J the Heilig Theater. Broadway at Tay lor. May 25. 26. 27. for the first time in this city, and give to use her new offering. "The Making Over of Mrs. Matt." which, has taken rank among Btage classics and of which much is expected: and that the renowned come Idenne makes good goes without say ing, for her characterization will no doubt be most delightful. Of course, the art of Miss Kobsbn, mellowed by years of experience. Is- at its best now. Picturesqueness, feeling and charm being her chief virtues itfi the rendition of her role, we can only say that Miss Kobson promises a delightful comedy hat will be fonud a refreshing treat both to her auditors and her critics. She, herself, asserts that there will be continued waves of laughter and storms of mirth surging from its be holders, for the entire play Is said to fairly scintillate with witticisms, and Miss Robson's mannerisms and concep tions of true comedy will add much to the amusement of her auditors. Mon.,May22 SPECIAL PRICE Matinee Wednesday 2:15 CHARLES FROHMAN PRESENTS OTIS SKINNER In His Latest Comedy Hit, by Henry Arthur Jones, "COCK O' THE WALK" PRICES: EVENINGS Floor. 11 rows $2, 7 rows $1.50 Balcony, $1, 75c, 50c; GaL 50c -SPECIAL WED. MAT.- 11 rows $1.50; 7 rows $1 Balcony $L 75c, 50c; GaL 50c SI I Floor, I Balcon; MAIL ORDERS NOW. BOX OFFICE SALE OPF.N5 NEXT THtmSDAY. HEILIG, 3 NIGHTS, MAY 25-256-27 UPRCIAL POPnAR PRICK M ATI KK SATTTIDAT, MAY T. Tlltl MOST DlSTIXUl'ISUCU OK AJltRlCAX COIIEOIEMIES. MAY ROBSON HERSELF . The Fanaleat Woman n the Stage la the Laaghlag Hit, THE FLAKING OVER OF MRS. MATT" By Janes Forbes. Aalkcr af Tae Cbcnu Ladr," Ete. Fjvenlngs Floor, 11 rows, f 1.50; seven rows, tl.00. Balcony, II 00. 7 Be. BOc. Ciallery. 60c. Saturday Matinee Floor. 11.00. Balcony 7 5c 50c Gallery, CITY MAIL. ORDERS NOW (ALSO OUT-OF-TOWN). 60c PI LYRIC THEATER Fourth and Stark Starting: Matinee Today, 2:30 ENTIRE NEW COMPANY ALHAMBRA MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY PRESENTING BY LLOYD F. LON"ERGAN. 1 EV YORK. May 13. (Special.) The reappearance of Margaret Ariel! n in a new play caused surprise and delight In New York. She bas not appeared during the season, and the announcement had been made that Iter season ended recently In the Mid dle West. Therefore "A Woman of No Importance" served to introduce a popular star on Broadway this late date in the theatrical season. Oscar 'Wilde's play is well known, and the brilliant revival was compared to "other days." It did not suffer in the comparison, and much credit was due to her excellent Interpretation of the role of Mrs. Arbuthnut. The wittjy iines or me arama are aeiignxrui in their originality and repartee, and the excellent company included Holbrook Blinn, who had a villain part to his liking; Fanny Addison Pitt, Ivan T. Simpson. Marguerite St. John and others. A few blocks away at the Cort Thea teer, the much-heralded revival of an other celebrated drama took place upon the self-same night. "Beau Brummel," the first work of the late Clyde Fitch and one of Richard Mansfield's most- loved roles, was given by a brilliant company before an equally brilliant audience. One clever innovation was the delightful curtain speech by Mr. Daly, in which he thanked Mrs. Mans field for allowing him to play the part, and asked the audience to be charitable in drawing their comparisons. Ileao Brummel Live Asala. His work in the part was one of the best hits in his successful career. "Beau Brummel" lived again and the play was thoroughly enjoyed from be ginning to end. Roma June was the heroine, Edgar Norton, the faithful Mortimer and William Raymond was Bruirmiel's nephew who married the heroine. It was beautifully staged and the picturesque costumes added much to the attractiveness of the settings. 4Come to Bohemia" made Its bow to New York audiences at the Maxine Elliott Theater and received much fa vorable criticism by the first nighters. The staging: and costumes were most elaborate and the supply of good look ing singers and dancers in the chorus was commented upon. One of the hits of the evening was Natalie Alt's waltz song. "Deep in the Heart," and the beautiful dancing of Muriel Hudson. The story tells of the usual French ar rangement of marriage which does not .suit the young woman. Her aunt's plans are disregarded and she marries the men of her choice after all. The settings of the play in the Latin quarter, as well as in a French home made attractive pictures. The play Is produced under the direction of Jacques Coini. who first sprang into prominem-e in this country because of bis artistic work as stage director at the Manhattan Opera House and is the joint vork of George S. Chappell and Kenenth M. Murchison, who wrote the book and "lyrics and the music re spectively. The Drama Society gave a revival of The Tempest" as their share toward the Shakespearian celebration. It was a. notable production, not only because of the exceptionally fine cast, but on account of the wonder stage effects in troduced during the progress of the comedy. It proved conclusively that otaee effects are a fine accessory to Shakespearian performances. despite "Ben Greet and other "simple producers.' The tempest scene was wonderfully bandied and showed the true character being emphasized. "Walter Hampden i was Caliban and made the role gro- tesque and repulsive, standing out in its fine characterization. Fania Marln off was Ariel, Jane Grey, Miranda, and Henry Saanfoed, Ferdinand. Louis Cal vert, who closed recently with Grace George, gave an excellent performance Prospero. The performance as a whole was described as an actual re vival, which demonstrated the progress and mechanism of it. Two Theaters Close Temporarily. The uncertain weather has been play ing havoc with the health of audience and actors lately. "The Great Lover" closed its doors for several nights be cause of the Indisposition of Leo Dit- richstein, and "The King of Nowhere, which has Lou Tellegen at the head of the company, was obliged to discontinue temporarily because Mr. Tellegen has bad case of bronchitis and is con fined to his home, where his beautiful bride. Miss Geraldine Farrar, is said to be suffering from the same complaint. It is hoped that their cases will not terminate like Mr. Hackett's. who was forced to close his successful season because of continued illness. Grace George's closing was a matter of great regret. It was necessitated by out-of-town engagements and tick ets were at & premium during the last few weeks of her run. The Playhouse' company gave exactly 246 consecutive performances. A special train took them to Chicago, where the first play II be "Major Barbara and later the other four plays done at the Flayhouse will be giver, as well as a revival or Divorcons, by special request, as the last play. It is promised that the new season will see some more wonderful things at the Playhouse under the man agement of this successful, and popular star. Another "Rnmor" Dented. Since the death of Charles Frohman. there have been rumors galore that the well-known firm was going to dis band. One definite account published in a morning paper told that Augustus Thomas was going to withdraw and that John S. Williams, the capable business manager, who has been asso ciated with the firm of Corey. Williams & Riter. which - has two successes on Broadway, "Erstwhile , Susan" and "Justice" (with Jack Barrymore), was also going to pull out. Alf Hay man, manager of Charles Frohman, Inc.. de nied emphatically the report published that the firm intended going out of existence, so one more "rumor" has been laid low. News and Gossip of and Players By Leone Cass Baer. Plays ITneqwaled Vasdnille Brwdwar at AJder. Portland's Omly Illsk-Claaa VamdevlIIe. Week Beginning Monday Matinee, May 15. The Wood KotrrprUn, Ian, Frraeat THE JUNIOR R.eview of 2S1G Vaudeville's Biggest and Merriest Musical Production A Broadway Cast of 25, Including a Large Chorus of Pretty Girls. Clayton & Lennie The Chappie and the Johnnie. The Gordon Brothers Singers and Dancers. 'The Iron Claw" The Seventh Episode of the Sen sational P&the Serial Mystery. The Great Howard The Man Who Throws Hla Voice. Claire & Atwood Acrobatic Comiques. Pantages Orchestra H. K. Evenson. Director. he public Its sponsors were a bi doubtful of Its reception for the play is sordid in Its frankne.-s of the theme so seldom broupht to light Justice for the rich, prison for the poor and friend less. The play struck a human note, however, and it is due to have a long and successful run at the Candler. "Rio Grande." the Augustus Thomas play with Kichard Bennett and Lola Fishe; in the principal roles, has also made a huge succeas. They were produced on successive nights and helped to- stamp the week as an unusually fine one from the theatrical standpoint. Tree to Produce Drama. Sir Herbert Tree's engagement of "King Henry. VII" is nearing the end and the silver lining to this cloud is that "The Merchant of Venice" is Just so much nearer. After the brilliant production of the more or less un known work the well-known drama will be an even betten means of com parison for -kespearean lovers. Klise Ferguson is to be Portia and said in a recent interview that she was a bit nervous over the prospect of play ing the role. Her work in the past has been so good and has typified such varied characters that she cannot fail to give an excellent portrayal of the famous woman lawyer. Her former leadiner man Norman Trevor, who was the Prime Minister in "Margaret Schiller." plays the managing Kditor "The Co-Respondent," Irene Fenwick's newspaper play. Harrison Hunter, who was cast for the District Attorney in the original company which played "The Fear Market." is the millionaire villain in Miss Fenwick's play. "The Dawn" is also drawing nearer! Its tryout at the Shubert Theater, New Haven-, has .already been given. After a brief run at the . Colonial Theater, Boston, it will be brought Into New York. 'Kathleen MacDonell, who was the heroine in "The Pride of Race" Robert . Hilliard's Play, which dealt with the race question has the lead and the company Includes Robert Ede son. Helen Lowell, Forres Robinson. Jane Eustace, Kverett Butterfield and Sarah McVicker. The other A. H. Woods play, which features the Dolly sisters, will also be produced soon. JUST cant help saying I told you so."" when I read the wonderful things New York reviewers are saying about little Frances White, one-time Lyric Eoubrette and now partner of William Rock In vaudeville. This week they are at the Palace In New York, and kept over for a second week's en gagement. New York hails the saucy little White girl as "another Anna Pennington." Bhe Is young only 20 talented, smart In appearance and is distinctive little personage of the theater. . , In Pittsburg,' Pa., the Davis Stock put on "Othello" last week, with Robert CHeckler. our old Baker leading man, In the role of the jealous Moor, Othello. A picture of Ted Shawn, the young husband of Ruth St- Denis, adorns this week's Dramatic Mirror cover. Ted Shawn is a dancer of distinct ideas and extraordinary ability, of the dance. He has originated many of the dance fan tasies presented by Miss St. Denis. He was with her on her last visit to Port land, and has since shared with her a tremendous success in Eastern vaude ville. It Is fitting that Asenath Adams should have returned to her old home where she first saw the light of day. where her father and 'mother, honored pioneers of the state, are sleeping, and, her life's voyage over, lie down with them in peace. Her memory will al ways be green to those who recall tho golden days of the drama in Salt Lake." So says the Salt Lake Desert News. "To Maude Adams, whose great career has given world-wide distinction to the name her mother bore, the sympathy of the community will go out in unre strained measure. It -will ever be a pleasant thought to her that she was able to show her devotion by making the sacrifice she did to be at her mother's bedside In her last hours, and to bring to her at least the gleam of sunshine, bfief as It was, that the knowledge of her presence afforded. The past twelvemonth has surely been one of sore trial to her. First, the pa thetic death of Mr. Frohman. her man ager and friend: next, that of her grandmother, to whom she was deeply attached, followed by the sudden pass ing of a Salt Lake frlead, Mrs. Pitts, who was as her second mother, and now the departure of her only parent such an accumulation of sorrows might well be a crushing blow to .th strongest. The knowledge that she has the affec tion and sympathy of so wide a circle of friends should strengthen her and aid her to meet her trial." - DON'T FORGET COSTISTJOUS PERFORMANCE S TO H P. SI. TODAY ONLY. THE ami FROM LABAtiK A Musical Treat in Two Acts. NEW FACES NEW COMEDY NEW COSTUMES Tuesday Night Money Given Away in Front of the Theater. Bote and Firnt Raw Balcony Re aerved by Phone M. 4.1. A X:JS. THtUclc. KHUH 3 U.VJU.V S::;0. 1 AM :03 V. M. l20T,VA"-;.Bil5c&25c Friday Night Chorus Girls Con test After Each Performance, that she had to leave her cool room and struggle Into a lot of clothes and sit about or stand around at a party. And as she adjusted her various trap pings she sighed: "Gee. I wish I could go like the native women and wear a ukelele." (She meant holaku.) ... Friends of William Lloyd and his bride, Gladys Jean Morgan, both for merly of the Baker Stock Company, will find their pictures in a group with the Alciene Players, of Flint, Mich., which is printed In this week's Dramatic Mirror under stock notes. Another ex- Uaker player Is in the group. He Is James A. Bliss, stage director. His wife. Marie Palmer, is with the com pany also. , www More about the Coast defender Wll- lard Mack: Max Marcln. the playwrtg tj. con tends that Wlllard Mack'a oketcb. "Pansy's Particular Punch," now being played by Florence jsash. bears a strik ing resemblance to his play. "Cheating Cheaters." now owned by Al H. Woods. Mr. Marcln further alleges that the resemblance is so marked that he in tends to communicate with Mr. Mack through his attorney, Bernard M. S. Krnst- Accordlng to Mr. Marcin'a statement. Mr. Wood negotiated with Marjorle Kambeau for the leading role In his play. The story of the play was dis cussed with Miss Rambeau, while Mr. Mack, her husband, was present. Mr. Marcin. moreover, alleges that both his play and the Mack sketch, produced two weeks ago. have a similar trick climax. Mr. Marcin considered Miss Nash an Innocent party In th affair. and that an Injunction would Injure her. So she Intends to ask for a coutt accounting of Mr. Mack In the matter of the sketch's proceeds. Man Perfect, He Thinks AKRON, O.. May 7. For the first time in the history of the system of physical examinations established by a rubber company here a perfect man has been discovered. He passed the factory physical examination with a 10U per cent mark. Arthur Geib. the man with the perfect proportions. Is 35. S feet 2 in height and weighs 22S pounds. He Is employed to do all heavy lifting In erecting gangs. the dismantling and RAT NESTS USED FOR FUEL Cental a Mexican Refugees Pay 25 Cord for Unusual Firewood. DOUGLAS. Ariz.. May C. Many Mex ican refugees here are using rat nests for fuel at 25 cents a cord, or li a car load. The idea of marketing these nests originated with employes of the Chira cahua National forest, near here. The nests are 'being sold in accordance with the established policy of the Forest Service to market all valuable products of the National forests when this can be done without damage to the for ests or Injustice to forest users. The nests are built of chips, bark. branches and other wood debris found in abundance on areas cut over by Lim ber contractors. Pack rats are well known for their architecture. They col lect this waste material in large quan tities and utilize It in the construction of their abodes, which frequently rise to a height of three feet. According to the forest officers, the removal of this Inflammable trash im proves the appearance of the Chiracs haa National forest, greatly decreases the fire hazard, makes more room for the growth of grass and tree seedlings. and tends to reduce the number of pack rata, which are a notorious pest. Today Continuous 2:30 to 11 BASEBALL RECREATION PARK. tststr V(ks aad Tweaty-feartti Sta. SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND May . lO. II. 13. 13. 14. Casae Brsia Weekday at 3 P. St. I aaaaya. z30 P. M. Reserved Box Seats for Sale at Ed wards Cigar Stand. Sixth and Wasnintttoa Sta. Ladies baya UlicU; mm Friday. Performances 3:00 and i:lS P. School Auditorium. "A Lincoln High School VAUDEVILLE Direction of Melville Brown and Guy Reynolds, of Baker Player. MAY 19 and 20 8 BIG TIME ACTS j Arteraovaa S3e. evealaaa SSe SSe, Li Reaert'edl eata ale at h -Clay Cav, May 17. lb. toi -loncc ACTOR OF OLD DAYS DIES George Richards. Once Prominent In Hoyt Farces, Succumbs. XEW YORK, May . An actor, who once was prominent In Hoyt farces, George Richards, about CO years old. was found in a dying condition In the bathroom of a friend. Charles Eld ridge, with whom he had been stopping for several months. Eldridge heard Richard go to the bathroom at an early hour and heard him fall. -He was dead before a phynlcinn arrived. Heart disease probably was the cause of death. Richards was well known, having appeared with Jean Canfield and played the chief roles in the entire line of Charles H. Hoyt farces. He usually acted "Jay" roles. Perhaps his best re membered parts are thotsa of the town drunkard in "A Temperance Tom n" and the deacon In "A Midnight Bell." Hia I most recent engagement were in "Peggy From Paria." "Cape Cod I Folks." "'In the Bishop's Carriage." "The Broken Idol. "The Girl In the Taxi." and "Easy Money." The Czar of Russia has an lncoma of M a minute. NEWS OF THE THEATERS (Continued From Pas S.) test will be held after each perform Leslie Stuart, the English composer. Is in New York working on two musi cal clays. His daughter. May Leslie Stuart, has lately arrived to Join him. With her came ner Drotner, iesiie Stuart, Jr, who was wounded a short. time ago while serving with the Royal Field Artillery. ' i r ' Amelia Rives, Princess Troubetzkoy, is vacationing at her Virginia home. "Castle Hill, where she haa already begun work, on a new play. Answer to Ola M. Robert Edeson la married. His wife is a daughter of the author, Alfred Ross. They have an adopted baby girl. His nret wife was Ellen Burg. She died in 1906 in May. Mr. Edeson was here last In "Fine Feathers." .' Ethel Grey Terry is rehearsing In "Somebody's Luggage." in which James T. Powers Is to return to the stage. Mart Swain dramatized the farce from the novel of the same name by J. F. Randall. . Richard Walton Tully Is reported by Honolulu papers as being on a quest for a native Hawaiian girl to appear as Luana in "The Bird or faraaise. While he was in Honolulu recently the promotion committee of the city pre sented him with a beautiful kou ukelele. ... Whicn reminds me of a true story I Just heard. First, you must know that a ukelele is a native musical In strument in Hawaii, aiu that a holaku is the single garment, a sort of a mother-hubbard slip worn by native women. When Felice. Lyne went to Honolulu on a concert tour she sang bv reauest for ex-Queen Llllko-how- ever-you-spell-it. Or pronounce it. The event was in the nature ot a reception, to which social Honolulu was asked. Felice's mother, unused to the heat ot I r-r Hn1 th r att re- rnanv c-1 vt arirlA of tko Kino ot Naples, bis cowardice! "Justice" lias taken a great hold on I among tho newcomers. Tuesday night jtbe tropics, was bemoaning the fact fT III .jfy HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS BID M OMOM (Formerly the Orpheum) BROADWAY AT YAMHILL Photoplays ? Great Feature Series FEATURE ? Vaudeville S HEADLINE ACTS 6 J7 "WHO'S GUILTY With Anna Nilsson and Tom Moore Including First -Run Feature Comedy and Scenic Educational Films Another Great Show Every Act a Feature ALL SEATS 155 6 OF THEM IN ALL 6 TODAY, Continuous Performance, 1 to 11 P. M. MOST FOR THE LEAST ALWAYS THE BEST COME EARLY