The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, June 10, 1917, SECTION FOUR, Image 49

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OKEGONIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 10, 1917. - 3 PATRIOTISM IS KEYNOTE OF PLAYS NOW MAKING HIT WITH NEW YORK AUDIENCES Scenic Effects and Personal Appeal of "Liberty Aflame With Julia Arthur as Star Arouses Great Enthusiasm. Shuberts Introduce Liberty Bond Talks "Between Acta" at Their Theaters. I r v?,-:v for 57 ,,-r i"? f . f f 'Y V $ f ' f ' i",: . V? ,4 ? 1 -! '7 it: A i VS - - I 1 - :l ; I ? J t ' VX'K Jt;f i', ;.V :w KJ :P- jfrYil fc&& &AfeJy fox CITY Cni'M'RT MAIL ORDERS REC'D NOW HEILilO THEATER BROADWAY AT TAYLOR PHONES: MAIN 1, A 1122 WEEK JUNE 24 SPECIAL PRICE MATINEES WED. AND SAT. FIRST TIMES OUTSIDE NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. DAVID BELASCO 1 I'RESKSTS THE ARISTOCRAT OF COMEDIES THE BOOHERA 111' 1NCHEL SMITH AXD VICTOIt SIArES ORIGINAL SUPERB CAST Arthur Byron, Martha Hedman, Wallace Eddinger, Ruth Shepley, Gilbert Douglas, Marguerite Chaffee, Kathryn Keys, Dorothy Megrew, John N. Wheeler, Richard Malchien, Cecil Dwight, Louiszita Valentine, Betty Dwight, Helen Slosson. - NG Tun'n Entire Lower Floor, V2.O0. rVH X Balcony, flJJO. S1.0O. 75c, BOc. " Uallrry Rratrved, BOe. Wed. Sat Mat. sS'S00' 75c' Addrraa letters, make chfckn and poatofflee moaer orders payable to W. I'angle. Mgr. Helll Theater. - 1 ROSE FESTIVAL ATTRACTION f BY 1ST a BY LLOYI F. IONERGAN. ETW YORK, June 9. (SpeciaL) decided theatrical novelty was presented in vaudeville last week y A. Paul Keith and E. 1 Albee. With a. I most any talented leading- woman, the act would have aroused enthusiasm, Vut with Julia Arthur as star, it could dot help but Bcore tremendously. Jtoland Burke Hennessy, a, well-known JJew York newspaper and theatrical man, editor of the Xew York Star, originated the patriotic spectacle which he called "Liberty Aflame" and the scenic effects and other incidentals jnade it an unusual offering, even at thts time of patrlotio settings. The curtain rises upon a huge American flag' which - dissolves into a getting of New York Bay with Liberty In the foreground and the tall build ings of New York in the distance. Holding her torch on high. Liberty tells of the duties of men today and traces the love of country and bravery that have existed since the earliest clays of our republic As she speaks , ecenes are flashed upon the baBe of the pedestal, pictures of Washington, of the "Spirit of '76," of Lincoln and of Wlleon. The storm of distant warfare is brought out by a. realistic storm which threatens Liberty as the thunder and I lightening1 endanger her. She tells, too, of the sinking of the Lusitania and all through the speech, the audience sit spellbound. Julia Arthur's magni ficent voice and stage presence make Jier the very embodiment of the char acter she portrays and the enthusiasm of the audiences knows no bounds. Recruiting should be easy at the XRlaoe Theater, or wherever "Liberty Aflame" is shown because it is a fine argument for the man who is hesitat- , Jng. After the opening night it was decided to continue the act a second week and a tour has been planned in the Bast, war and weather permitting. Whether the sketch will be sent to the i.oasU with Miss AxUxucoc a, leaser star has not yet been decided but the chances are that Messrs. Albee and Keith will see that the whole country has the opportunity to see "Liberty Aflame." Lanrctte Taylor Is m trood Recruiter. By a strange coincidence, another recruiting play paved the way for "Liberty Aflame." Written before America had taken part In the war, it was designed as a sort of call to arms for the English "slacker." J. Hartley Manners the author, had an Inspira tion and went to work at once to con struct the play. In an incredibly short time it was finished and Miss Taylor (in private life. Mrs. Manners), sub stituted it for "The Harp of Life." It made an instant sensation and imme diately recruiting stations besieged Miss Tayler for posters to use In connection with their work. These posters have become famous all over New York and. in addition. Miss Taylor has done some recruiting but for America instead of En gland. There is an interesting lesson con tained In the play, which is very apt just now when everyone is trying to live up to the slogan, "Do your bit. It shows how " everyone can help in some way. "'Aunted Annie" wanted to be a nurse for the Red Cross and after many difficulties she did get away from her humble home to the front, through the kindly help of the hospital doctor. But she did not step into the unl form at once. This is one point that made Mr. Manners' play, unusual. He showed that it took . special training and education to ' be a nurse and so Annie had to be content with scrub blng floors and doing odd Jobs in the war hospital. Her optimism and good fellowship made her a favorite with the "boys." One delightful scene in the hospital showed her cheering and petting them, in strict defiance of the rules and promising them anything they wished because she 'might run across it somewhere." Sura enoii&b. she supplied each, Pf Uu quartet and in a simple, though un usual way. Chocolates were coaxed from a soldier in another ward who hated to be "fussed over" and - who gave them to her to get rid of her! The doctor supplied the expensive ciga rettes and black cigars, a husky order ly had a copy of the very sporting paper she wanted for the Australian and the word that had stumped them all was spelled correctly for them. The last scene at the base of Nelson's monument in Trafalgar bquare, was a monologue for enlistment and was stirring and convincing. ilss Taylor will have new plays In the Fall but they can hardly surpass her last offering "Out There." Patriotism Theatrical Keynote. Patriotism is the keynote in other theaters, too. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" has. moved from the huge New Amsterdam Theater to the even huger Manhattan Opera-house, where it continues to please packed houses. An interesting novelty that will soon be seeen at the Century Theater is called "The Masque of Peace and War," and by Louis N. Parker, who wrote "Disraeli," "Pomander Walk" and other successes. The Century recently closed after the most successful year in its history. It will be recalled that this was the fa mous "hoodoo house" and that the ven ture of Messrs. Dillingham' and. Zieg feld was viewed with much specula tion. . A complication has recently arisen, however, which threatens to af fect their future at the Central Park West Theater. The Ethical Culture School, which immediately adjoins the premises, brought suit to prevent the continuance of the Century liquor li cense. According to New York law, liquor cannot be sold within 200 feet of a school or church. Supreme Court Judfre GieR-rerlch decided that the con- THEATER CHANGE OF POLICY. TODAY AND ALL WEEK Broadway and Morrison Phone Main 2, A S360. WED. MAT. BEST SEATS $1.00 The First of the Big Road Attractions Coming to This Theater -rr 1 yu and Ada tV 1 3sr"Jf 1 , Ctmo faimlton ami EbmtnyZummor. i J 7u'.'j i yrfcr if JPrrcy IMlxman. .. f 'J 5k 1 1 1 A7li ic by Cirl Cu vrUlf t i 1 H'-fnmm m?Li??J!!J' I t ( I- "V i 1 llth St. Playhouse MORRISON AT ELEVEXTH. Phones Main 47S7, Main &S03. Tod a.y Tomlglit Every Afternoon, 2:15 Every Evening", 8:15 AllThisWeek SECOND A'U POSITIVELY LAST WEEK, Matinees Daily for Ladies Only (Both Gentlemen and Ladies Admitted at Kifcat.V MATINKKS 25e. 35c. lw at 500 Not a Picture MC.H I S 25c 35c, 50c . Km at 75c . ... .... . ii. sis aja1'1 m ' winMina Gleasoo ANO A?T ABLE CAST. A Big Purposeful and Human Play MOTHERS Brtna; Your Urnn.l'p IJanghters A PLAY OOT A PirrrHE) THAT REACHES EVERY WOMAN'S IIKAHT. ABOVE PRICES IXCLUnE RESERVED SEATS. 1G FUR E.VUAGEHE.NT. TICKETS NOW SELL with another John Cort cast of Broadway Favorites, including: ELEANOR HENRY, GUY SAMPSEL, IRVING BROOKS, LILY LEONHARD, ADOLPH LINK, MORTIMER WELDON, ROBERT O'CONNOR, GILBERT CLAYTON, KATE STOUT, GRANT AND WING. c The most fascinating chorus coaxed from the "great white way" In years Seats now selling: at Baker Theater box office. Prices Nlgrhts. lower floor, 2.tM and l.SO. Balcony, i.5, 1.0O. Gallery reserved, SOc, and 25c Wednesday matinee Best seats. flM). Satnrday matinee, 25c, to tention of the school authorities was correct and revoked the liquor license. The lessees say that the only doors within the required distances are used as exits and so liquor can. be sold, in the building. They are going to ap-( peal the case and apply Tor a. separate license for the Cocoanut Orove, which uses different entrances from those of the theater itself, and perhaps this will solve the trouble. Anyway. It will be a fight to the bitter end. As a sort of "added attraction." the Shuberts are introducing liberty bonds between the .acts. In each piaynouse operated by the firm, explanations are being given each night so that the public may better understand the sub ject, and, incidentally, subscribe for the bonds. On Monday nlgnt, June i, a new production under the auspices of the Shuberts will open at the Forty fourth Street. It is "The Beautiful Un known," a Viennese operetta with a cast including Charles Purcell. Vivi enne Segal (who hopped into fame in "The Blue Paradise"), Frances Demar est, Charles Judels, Charles McNaugh ton. New Monroe. Horace Sinclair and Arthur Geary. A new theater is being looked for to place "The Highwayman," which scored e.t the Forty-fourth Street when it was revived a few weeks ago. John Charles Thomas may be seen in a new play next season, but if the production is taken on the road many of the other principals will go with it. Grace FJorde makes a charming heroine and shows her voice and good figure to advantage. The chorus contains many good sing ers and good-lookers one proof of its claim to popularity. A. H. Woods has announced his plans for the coming season and the list is i an imposing one, with so many mi cesses in the past to his credit there seems to be no doubt that he will find a great many new laurels to be gained from the presentation of the great many new plays. "Mary's Ankle," as already announced in these columns win De ms nrst new ottering, it is by May Tully, with Irene Fenwick Walter Jones. Zelda Sears and a fine cast, and is described as a breezy farce. Samuel Shipman's The Target" will have Emmet Corrigan and Clara Joel as stars, and Doth plays will be seen in New York before September. A new Potash & Perlmutter production, with Alexander Carr and Barney Bernard Itobert Hilliard in Owen Davis' dram atization of "A Scrap of Paper"; the Dolly sisters will have a new farce with music; "The Girl From the Trenches" and "The Girl From Cairo's" are two new musical shows; "Cheating Cheaters" will go to Chicago for a long run with the identical New York cast, and Robert Warwick will forsake the screen for Mr. Woods' management. A list of plays that are controlled by A. H. Woods and which may be seen at almost any time are: "The Small Town Girl" (Charlotte Walker and John Mlltern have the leads) ; Jim's Woman, by Wayne Carlock; "It Is the Law," by Arthur Westmayr and Colonel Jasper Brady; "In the Net, by Ramsay Morris "Fingerprints," by Minnie Scheff; "The Gay Lothario." by CL D. Bell and Mark Swan; "His Honor, the Judge." by Nancy and Jean Rioux, and "Playing the Game," by Colonel Ashton Stevens and Charles Mitchelson. Big Joscpblno Picnic Planned. GRANTS . PASS, Or.. June 9-(Spe clal.) The Chamber of Commerce has announced a community picnic for evervone in Josephine County who Oa no Llita&tt!)It Starting Sunday, June 10. Daily for One Week at 3:15 and 8:45 The Greatest Motion Picture ever produced. A Million Dollar production one entire year in making. 40,000 people employed 10,000 horses in thrilling cavalry charges. Entire cities built and destroyed. This picture has been shown everywhere at regular theater prices of 25c to $2, but is to be at the Oaks Free to Oaks Patrons. Splendid Augmented Orchestra Cars leave every few minutes from First and Alder 5c fare. Next Sunday MarceUs Grecian Ballet SO Girls OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK ir m .r ir1 i ri 21 iiiiii-Jo The at OAKS ms A NT AGE Vneiinled Vialorflw Brotdwir at Alder. Matlnen Dnllr. SiSO. Title Xishtly, T and 8. Popular Prices Boxes and Loses Reserved. WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROWS MATINEE. bLsJb The Distinguished Writing Wizard I&meo iajiyama Presenting Hi Orlsinnl and A. ma strife C'nlllflrr phic and Mental DrmonMtmtloa. The Ryan-Richf ield Co. Minnie Allen In "Mag HUggerty's Reception." The Petite Star. Pedersen Brothers Olson & Johnson .Comedy Aerial Artists. The Likable Lads With Laughs. Broadway's Merriest Summer Crratlon, "THE BEAUTY ORCHARD" With the Prettiest of Peaches and the Happiest of Harmonies. XOTICE Today the curtain will rhe promptly at 2 o'clock doors open at 1. Last appearance of the Al tWolem Persians and an all-star bill at this continuous performance. wants to come at the City Park on the afternoon and evening of June 18. A programme of music, speaking and games will be arranged. Irving Vlnlng, of Ashland, will be the speaker of the day. !JIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllt I hippodrome ! FOCTl DAYS, COMING SCXDAV. JITVE3 lO 1 Girls- Whirls Curls I THE I FASHION SHOP I A XOVF.L MUSICAL COMEDIKTTK" V V.-. -v-s- , Two Balkans Skelley & Heit Smilette Sisters "Strange Musicians" "Oh! tlello" "Athletic Novelty" FITCH COOPER Musical Rube" LEROY & HARVEY In "Rained In" O'Henry Drama, "The Cop and the Anthem" MATINEE DAILY I COMING 1 EVENINGS 6:30-11 I "BILLIE'S SANTA CLAUS" illllilllllllllililllllllllllll!lllllllll!lllillllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllimillllir; Portland's Roof Garden, Council Crest Park SEASON NOW OPEN New scenic raUway, dancing every night except Sunday. Largest and beet floor in Northwest. Council Crest Orchestra. Admission to Park Free. Take Portland Heights Cars. BASEBALL RECREATION PARK. Corner Vaughn and Twenty-fourta Sta. SALT LAKE CITY PORTLAND Jl K K. . 7. 8. 9, 10. Games Begin Weekdays at S P. M. Sundays. 3:30 P. M. Reserved Box Keats for Sale at Edwards' Cigar Stand. Sixth and Washington Sta. LADIES' I)ATi Tuesdays. 'Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays Except HoltHatrat. Boys Under 15 Kre to Central Bleach ers Wednesday.