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-
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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