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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX. PORTLAND, MAY 21. 1916. in feminine .apparel that will no doubt catch and appeal to the visual senses of every one of her feminine auditors. The piece is full of scenes of love, emotion, comedy, as well as keen thrusts at the foibles of today. "The Making: Over of Mrs. Matt" was writ ten by James Forbes, the author of "The Chorus Lady." and other sue- The Shuberts. in advertising- "The Passing Show of 1915," hit upon a trite but truculent bit of old wisdom, it Is: "He who lives without folly is not so wise as he thinks." Therein lies the keynote to the famous Winter Garden production which Portland Is to have jupt as New York had it. The production, carrying; 145 persona and comingT on a, special train, opens May 29, with three matinees during th week. Wednesday. Friday and Sat urday. The Passing Shows are annual institutions; the Pacific Coast gets them as soon as New York finishes with them, and sometimes before. They "go after" people and tfctngs and are usually as bright a night as comes to a Western theater-goer In a long year. This season Willie and Eugene How ard, Daphne PoUxd, George Monroe- V .--V i xri? --,fc. Vt 5ft a H rntl :Atfc rMV o .s .v, ' Wi v 'P :-. i '-nvl v i : -r ' in an iim ' . Ti:-iI I leidoscopio travesty. It has pretty girls, much music, color, songs; in brief, it is, according to the press throughout the country, a "burst of melody and mirth." Somo of the song hits from it are: "First Love." "My Trombone Man." "My Hula Maid." "Panama Pacific Drag" (which intoxicated San Fran cisco, we are. told) and "Flower of My Heart My." Rose." " Then there's one called "The Primrose Way." which is more to be listened to than, spoken of. In these lean" theatrical days the im pulse is to say: "Carpe diem," which, being interpreted?, means, seize the op portunity! - In' the vaudeville field wild ani mals which; have been domesticated for profit and pleasure divide honors with musical comedy and Joke ntufT. At the Hippodrome Pedrini, somersaulting baboon, will vie for first place with tho musical Stewarts in "A Garden of Harmony" and' Jane O'ltourke. who of fers a sketch. Miss O'Rourke's past performances rather insure a. highly dramatic success and should equalize In a way the lighter hits of the bill. The Pantagea features, beginning xnornny afternoon, some water lions and diving nymphs', offering also a, premising bill in which music and fun, are mixed. The Strand opens a new vaudeville and picture bill this afternoon and tho Lyric, with the Alhambra company of singers and comedians, will present "Xue Northerners." otis SKiNXKn nr:m-: moxikay "Cock o' UiftWalk" at Meilis Throe ... N'lglits and Matinee. Otis Skinner, in "Cock o- the Walk." will be the bill at the-Heillg Theater, Broadway " and Taylor, three night beginning tomorrow (Monday) with a special .matinee Wednesday at 2:l.r. ' Henry Arthur Jones, one of the fore most' English, playwrights of tile day. wrote "Cock o' the Walk" especially for Mr. Skinner and the popular actor never had a better fit, they sy, than he has in Its central character. An thony .Bellchamber. Bellchamber is an actor of a typo that has almost disappeared in this 'Concluded on Pnjee "o!unin 1. HEILIG Broadway at Taylor Main 1 and A 1122 3 ffiSSS TOMORROW 1 srSL Matinee Wednesday 2:15 CHARLES FROHMAN PRESENTS OTIS SKINNE In His Latest Comedy Hit, by Henry 'Arthur Jones, "COCK 'O THE WALK'5 FRICES: 1 Floor, 11 rows $1.50, 7 rows $1 Balcony $1, 75e, 50c; Gal. 50c Floor, 11 rows $2, 7 rows $1.50 Balcony, $1, 75c, 50c; GaL 50c CITY MAIL OIIDKIIS NOW. BOX OFFICE SALE NOW OPEN. II ' ' I: 'i-f J'E W . : i A - f - v i. . j -v $ : ? rr if ' ff r -V 4 V- ' I'"'r-'i2 i x ll - ff mj ; . ' ,-- :cif ?-r!T' I a - - - , , - II iff mil . it I year, six nights, beginning May 29, with matineea Wednesday. Friday and Saturday. - All this at the Heilig in the next two weeks; following which there will be Umily Stevens in a soul-stirring thing, "The TTnehastenetl Woman." And. in the near future, a show for women only will be at the Heilig.' It is a lecture moving picture on "Twilight Sleep." This latest comedy hit. "Cock o" the Walk," which opens tomorrow night, was written especially for Mr. Skinner by Henry Arthur Jones, the foremost Knglish playwright of the day. In this play Mr. Skinner impersonates An thony Bellchamber. an old school Thespian, Irrepressible, irresponsible. bibulous, but always genial and lova ble in short, another of those charm ing rascals that Mr. Skinner likes to play and that he plays so well. Bell--hsmber isn't exactly a companion por trait to Hadji, the begger (in "Kis met") he is such a different kind of rogue but Mr. Skinner makes him Just as interesting and true to life. And the play, which pictures conditions of the London stage at the present day. is, from all accounts, full of humorous situations and the book shows it to have laughter-provoking satire and witty dialogue. In "The Making Over of Mrs. Matt." opening Thursday, May Robson will give her inimitable portrayal of one of the lower ten million trying to climb In among the upper-tendom. Of a theme of this nature, when one knows Miss Robson, one may expect much that 1.4 hilariously funny, frankly humorous and highly essential.- Miss Robson has a clever company supporting ' her and will, of course, bring an entire and complete production, as well as beauti ful gnwnings and extensive creations John T. Murray and Marllynn Miller have the Btellar stunts to do. Any one of the group could star and head a single production, but a Passing Show must possess quantity as well as qual ity. Miss Miller, the only one whose fame is new to the West, Is a Londoner, come through the exigencies of the great war. The Shuberts say her dancas are "dreams." Her pictures show her possessed of contagious beauty and apparently, she Is most graceful. Los Angeles and tJan Francisco have stamped the show O. K. As a whole the production is a ka- 3 NIGHTS BEGINNING NEXT THUR. MAY 25-26-27 SPECIAL POPFXAR PRICE MATIER SATCRDAY, MAV 27. THE MOST DISTI.G11SHED OF AMEKIC.AN COMKDICNXKS. NOW we reach the oasis in the the atrical desert of the Pacific Coast, but it's an oasis, -not a mirage Those who hunger and thirst ; after some " substantial dramatic entertain ment entertainment ;which does not flicker past in stuffy, silence-: will find It (cr will they find' It. notwithstand ing it will be there?) at the Heilig The ater, beginning Monday night. Difficult as it is to believe, two weeks of legiti mate drama, passed by;.ihe censors and found to be A-No. 1, are,. at band. See here: Otis Skinner, one of the greatest of the remaining romantic actors, in "Cock o' the Walk," three nights beginning tomorrow, wth a special matinee Wednesday. May Robson, one of the cleverest of remaining comediennes, in "The Mak ing Over of Mrs. Matt." three nights, beginning May 25, with matinee Sat urday. May 27. "The Passing Show of 1915." the only musical show of size o"ut West this HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS rcnppoMOM I:it&l -m -Mmk BROADWAY AT YAMHILL FORMERLY THE ORPHEUM Biggest Success in Portland Amusements VAUDEVIIXETwo-o--PHOTOPUYS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDA Y Q HIGH CLASS ACTS PEDRINI AND HIS SOMERSAULTING BABOON . Bring the" Kiddies . , FIVE OTHER BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS " Coming Wednesday Phil E. - Adams Fascinating Flirts" and His 6 FEATURE REELS-, . Another in the Sensational Series "WHO'S GUILTY?" A Film You Must Not Miss First Run Comedy and Scenic Educational Pictures MATINEES lOc 1 CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCES ENTIRE PROGRAMME CHANGE 1 TO 11 P. M. COME EARLY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY MOST FOR THE LEAST ALWAYS THE BEST NIGHTS - 15c lAKS PARK Chat KTo. 14 TODAY the musical programme in the Auditorium undergoes a complete change, with new selec tions rendered by' the Ladies' Co lumbian Orchestra. The engage ment of the orchestra of 18 pieces, under the direction of Mrs. Sher man Brown, has proved to be a pop ular attraction and has fully come up to the highest standard set by musical critics who have been vis itors at the park. . Miss Harriet Leach, .popular prima donna, will continue her en gagement at the park for the com ing week. Miss Gertrude Hoeber, who sings with the orchestra, will again contribute to the programme. Miss Hoeber has become a great favorite with her audiences. ; The new maple floor has finally been completed in the Roller Skat ing Rink and today this healthful and invigorating exercise may be indulged in to your heart's content. Another opening scheduled for to day will be the Cafeteria, where the very finest quality of food will be obtainable at reasonable cost. Tables are so arranged that dining on a broad veranda overlooking the river will be popular. - Afternoon and evening entertain ment commences in the Auditorium it 2:30 and 8:30 P. M respectively. Special car service leaves First and Alder streets for the Oaks every few minutes. JOHN F. CORDRAY. LYRIC THEATER J FOURTH AT STARK&V STARTING- MATINEE Today 2:30 " THE ALHAMBRA MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY PRESENTS "THE NORTHERNER" MAY ROBSON 11E11SELF The Foamiest Woman on the Stage In the UiKhlag lilt. The Making Over of Mrs. Matt Br Jimra Forbes, Aathor of "The Chorus Lady. Ktr. CITY MAIL ORDERS RECEIVED NOW ALSO OUT-OF-TOWN Evenings Floor, 11 rows. 11.50; seven rows, $1; palcony. $1. J5c. 50c; : Gallery, 50c Saturday Matinee Floor. Jl; Balcony 75c, 50c; Uallery. 50c. RKGI'LAK BOX OPFICK SALE OPENS XEXT TIKSDAY WATCH THE CHAT'DAILY FOR OAKS PARK EVENTS CITY MAIL ORDERS RECEIVED NOW ALSO OUT-OF-TOWN REGl'LAK BOX OFFICES SALE: Ol'E.VS SEXT FRIDAY. HEILIG MONDAY, MAY 29 6 Nights, 3 Mat. "S3 TUP AND TAKE NOTICE Get Your Seats Today for the Opening Night dr Miss the Surprise of Your Life The Warmest Winter Garden Baby of Them All THE PASSING SHOWisis Geo. W. Monroe, Eugene and Willie Howard, Mari lynn Miller, John T. Murray, Daphne Pollard 150 Hopeful Heart-Breakers and Disturbers of the Peace 2 Ballets Kbsloff Imperial Russian and Fly- ty ing Ballet Over the Heads of the Audience This Is tho Winter Garden Production Honored ty I he Presence of President and Mrs. Wtlxon in VYaahlnajton Kvenlnas Floor. frci.OOi Balcony. SI. BO, ai.OO, 7Se. ROet Gallery, SOr. Popular Wed. and KrL Mats Floor, ai.OOi Hn I., SI.O, 75e. S- Gal-. SOc. Special Sat. Mai, Floor, 1.00 Balcony. Sl.OO. 75c. (Mrt Gallery. JOr. TO ------ Tuesday Night Money Given Away in Front of the Theater. Friday, Night Chorus Girls' Contest After Each Performance COMING! MONDAY NIGHT DONT MISS IT A Try out of Am ateur Acts TODAY CONTINUOUS 2:30 to 11 I'neqonled Vandevllle Broadway at Alder. Portland's Only lilgh-Clana Vandevllle. Week Beginning Monday Matinee, May 22 CLINTON & ROONEY in "What Everybody Likes." WINSTON'S Water Lions and Diving Nymphs America's Most Amaz ing Aquatic Novelty DON'T FORGET COSTISUOVS PERFORMANCE J TO 11 P. M. TODAY ONLY. 6 SERENADERS 6 Songland's DeLuxe. Offering-. ROACH & McCURDY The Prune Center Cutups. Richard Wally & Co. Expert Tricksters. MORRIS GOLDEN The Talkative Violinist. "THE IRON CLAW" The Eighth Episode of tho Thrilling- Pathe Serial. t i Boxes and First Row Balcony Re served by Pkaat 31 -Ki.'iH. A 2236. THHEB SHOWS LtAlI.Y. 2:.10. 7 AND 9:05 I. SI. 120 TISIK ACTS FOR I5c&25c m B n I t
