The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, December 09, 1917, SECTION FOUR, Image 53

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Newspaper Page TextTTTR STTNDAV OREGOXTAX. PCRTTA JTD, DTSCT2MTJTTR 9, 1917. 3 JOHN T. MURRAY, PORTLAND FAVORITE, SEEN IN CHIEF COMEDY ROLE IN "THE STAR GAZER" Out of More Than 3000 Cards Asking Patrons of New York Playhouse as to Their Attitude Regarding Payment of War Tax, Only Four Thought It Was Up to the Management. ' Jits" Quality! Quantity! Melody! Mirth! French Spice ! American Wit! ;::,:-V. tt Vv vSi4- I? i V ' ' -- : I - 'S?. 1 - 'f .1,. .i """ I- . -I '-CST fcfcsw ti .v.-.-.wr.-'.-j- vjpnw&Kmwwkv. .l'i; Jy - " -Tgj rtrl--,rr,-- " ' 1 1 ii 1 1 iim ii mnnimKf r .y- ?-& f TICKET OFFICE SALE OPENS TOMORROW 1. fJT-Tj Bdw'y at Taylor, li rill 1 V7 Slain 1 A 1122. THl'R. FRI. SAT. NIGHTS SPECIAL PRICE Dec. 13, 14,15 Matinee Sat'day EXTRA Matinee Friday THE ONLY ANNA HELD POPULAR PRICE In Her Bewildering Musical Comedy "FOLLOW ME" Excellent Cast Stunning Chorus Augmented Orchestra $60,000 Production t' t PRICES O twO1 c . EVENINGS Floor, 11 rows, $2.00; iiX'il I 7 rows- 51.50. Balcony, $1.00, 75c, J U r t fv- 50c- Gallery, 50c" f .'-i - SPECIAL PRICE SAT. MAT. Floor, J -'f jet"' A 1-50- Balcony, $1.00, 75c, 50c Gal Tt4 JjLbi vA-X, ?ry, 50c , f f 1 'OPULAR PRICE FRI. MAT. En- - ..J. it - J ire Lower Floor, $1.00. Balcony, 75c, 50c Gallery, 50c CITY and Out-o(-Toi .MAIL ORDERS REC'D NOW V HEILIG T Ni'hts, Dec. S iSS" Mat. SaL THE COMEDY THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER Presented by "Wlnchell Smith and John Golden ORIGINAL CAST AND PRODUCTION One Tear in New York Nine Months In Chicago. EVENINGS Floor. 11 rows J2.00, 7 rows J1.50. Eal., $1.00. 75c, 50c Gal. 50c. POPULAR PRICE MAT. FRI. Floor, J1.00. Bal., 75c. 50c Gal., 50c SPECIAL PRICE MAT. SAT. Floor, 1.50, $1.00. Bal., $1.00. 75c. 50c. Gal.. 50c. N BT ELIZABETH LONERGAN. ' EW YORK. Dec. 8. (Special.) "The Star Gazer" came to town after a postponement due to temperamental" troubles which were satisfactorily adjusted by the substi tution of Carolyn Thomson for Beth Lydy. In spite of the short notice. Miss Thomson sang the prima donna role well and the play went merrily along, aided by the excellent score which Frans Lehar provided, and the. splendid cast by Messrs. Shubert. Fol lowing the new style In musical com edies, there was no chorus, simply a fine cast of principals headed by John Charles Thomas as the bright particu lar star. The chorus problem Is a serious one this year, due to the usual trouble. the war." Many of the good-looking men have enlisted or heard the call of the draft and a chorus without hand some young men Is worse than no chorus at all. Portland Man Stan. The chief comedy role Is played by a Portland favorite. John T. Murray, last seen here with the "Passing Show." who has the part of an eccentric as tronomer and, incidentally, the song hit of the piece, "The Star Gazer." sung as a duet with Jeanetta Methven. An other comedian who helps Mr. Murray out wonderfully in one scene is a par rot, who acts as parrots are supposed to act in real life. This parrot is one of the funniest bits of business that has been seen this season. Mr. Thomas was handsome as ever and his voice seemed even clearer than when he last sang a hero role. Several of his numbers will become favorites with the singing and dancing public as they are catchy and tuneful. The scene of the play is laid in Bath, Eng land, in 1830, with the quaint costumes of the period adding much to the at tractiveness of the very dainty scenery The cast included: Wanda Lyon, last appearing at the Winter Garden; Edna Temple, John Harwood. Alfred Hem ming, Jeanne Belyea. Katherine Man ning, Elizabeth Goodall, Arthur Geary and Billee Lynn. "Art and Opportunity" Scores. "Art and Opportunity" also came to town the same night. As noted before, the dramatist, Harold Chapln, was killed in action at the battle of Loos. Though only 29 years old at the time of his death, Mr. Chapin had achieved an enviable reputation in England and was hailed as a coming dramatist. Only one of his plays has been produced before In the land of his birth. "Au gustus in Search of a Father" has been included In the Repertoire of some ol the little theaters throughout the coun try, but is quite different from "Art and Opportunity," which was given in London with Marie Tempest in the leading part. A young American widow in England uses her "art" to obtain a second hus band of rank and wealth. Her choice falls first upon the son of an earl, then upon the earl himself, then she strikes higher and almost captures the duke of the family, but in the end when "opportunity" steps In. she mar ries the secretary of the duke. Eleanor Painter played her first' "straight" role but made the transition from opera star (for she first appeared in "The Lilac Domino" and later in the title role of "Princess Pat") easier by sing ing two very good musical numbers. Her support Included: Cecil Yap. Frank Mills. Grant Stewart, Edward Douglas, Martin Haydon and Katherine Stewart. The play was staged by Clifford Brooke and produced by Richard Lambert. A new version of, "The Land of Joy," the Spanish review which came to town several weeks ago, has been provided by Montague Glass, in association with C A. de Lima. The only drawback formerly had been the foreign atmos phere and exclusive use of the Spanish language, but the happy medium has been struck by the combination of English and Spanish, the good old points having been retained and fresh ened up by up-to-date humor. The story as now written tells of the experiences of a theatrical manager with a jealous wife who goes with him to Spain when he is in search for ma terial for a new play that is to make his fame and fortune along Broadway. They have a funny interpreter, and many even more amusing experiences in their visit to "The Land of Joy." Among the new actors are Julius Tan nen and Edna Munsey. The dancing is said to be the best that has been seen in town for several seasons and the new Spanish-American entertainment spells success. Apropos of the war tax, there are many interesting developments from day to day. The Selwyns have an nounced that their patrons will not be obliged to pay the extra 10 per cent at their shows, "The Pipes of Pan" and "Losing Eloise," and have published interviews with various prominent folks commending their generosity. AVnr Tax Approved. On the other hand, Charles Dilling ham made a different experiment at the Hippodrome. Exactly 4180 cards were distributed at a. recent, performance, which bore these words: "Regarding the law on the theater war tax: "There shall be levied, assessed and collected and paid a tax of 1 cent on each 10 cents or fraction threof on the amount paid for admission to any. place of amusement, to be paid by the person paying for such admission.' "What is the attitude of our patrons? Do they wish us to pay this war tax? "THE HIPPODROME." On the reverse side the patron was asked to express his opinion, not nec essarily signed. More than 3000 cards were handed to the ushers and of this number only four expressed the opin ion that the. war tax was up to the managpinpnt. Over 1200 thoupht that GIRLS Thl Is your opportunity to go on the tagre. I nave several companies that will tart out soon, dancing:, pantomime and sing-li.g- productions. The success of my ballet at the Auditorium, which Just closed, dem onstrated to managers my capacity to put on high-class work with amateurs in & very short time. No experience required If you have a fair amount of grace. No charge is made for the training, cos tumes or "transportation. Long engagement with splendid remuner ation. Apply personally (no phones). Studios j Portland's Only Ballet Master. Premier Artist Imperial Rnuian Ballet. The Wheeldon "ir it would be illegal for the management to pay it when it stipulated that the patron should hand over the war tax. Two thousand wrote long statements in which they scored the unpatriotic who would have the management pay their rightful obligations. Altogether it was an interesting experiment and one that secured much publicity. One of the wonders of the year Is the expert skating of Fred Stone, when as "Charlotte Russe, of the Hippodrome." he dances upon real ice in the most approved Charlotte fashion in "Jack o'Lantern," his new piece, which is bigger and better than anything he has ever done. Reports had it that It was Mr. Stone's first venture on skates since the remote days of his childhood, and there are many patrons of a cer tain fashionable rink who can testify to the fact that Mr. Stone only learned before the new play was produced. Somehow no one would ever be sur prised at anything that Mr. Stone did. His dancing was so remarkable and all the acrobatic feats in "Chin Chin" made the new accomplishment accept ed as a matter of course. "Juck o'Lantern" is one of the biggest hits of the year and the management does not have to worry about war taxes. Their biggest problem just now is how to accommodate the' crowds at the Globe Theater. "Hitchy Koo" is going to leave after almost six months of standing room only. It goes to Boston for a brief run. then to Philadelphia, and will set tle down In Chicago for the rest of the season. Several new numbers have been introduced Into the second edi- Mr. HitrhrnrU 1 ft fuyinv ns AVer And the humor of the piece has kept it in the front ranks. Speaking of funny things, Frances White Introduced a new song the other night which, though very tuneful, will hardly strike the public fancy like her "Mississippi" and "Six Times Six." It was called "I'd Like to eB a Monkey in a Zoo"! Laurette Taylor will take a brief rest and early in January will be seen in a new play by J. Hartley Maners, called "Happiness." This was one of the dramas that was to have been given earlier in her season. It made a decided impression when produced in Philadelphia prior to her New York en gagement. "The Grass Widow." a new musical comedy by Rennold Wolf and Channlng Pollock, will come to the Lib erty. The cast includes Natalie Alt. Victor Morley. Helen Lowell. George Marion. Robert Keane and Gretchen Eastman. The music is by Louis A. Hirsch. "On With the Dance" will be succeed ed by "Blind Youth," with Lou Tellegen as the star, and a new show, "The Rainbow Girl," was given its official tryout at Philadelphia last week and will soon be brought to town, possibly as the successor to the other Klaw and Erlanger production. "The Rivera Girl." Swiss engineers have convinced Rus sian officials that it is possible to bore a 16-mile tunnel through the Caucasus Mountains and link the Black and Cas pian pea. ANTAGE TJneqnaled VtadeTlIlt Broadway at Alder. Matlne Daily. 2:30. Twice Nightly, 7 and 0. P o p a 1 r Prices Boxes and Logea Reserved. WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROWS MATINEE THE WOXDER PRODUCTION OK THE CENTURY. HONG KONG MYSTERIES WITH NEEK SEUN AND HIS LARGE COMPANY MAGIC MASTERS. OK ORIENTAL Frank Bush Nan Grey World's Greatest Story Teller. The Scotch Lassie. McDermottS. Wallace Martyn & Florence Vaudeville's Bright Stars. Artistic Jugglers. "The Fatal Ring" Pantages Orchestra s 14th Episode of Pathe Sensation. H. K. Evenson, Director. AN EXCEPTIONAL, ADDED ATTRACTION. Tiie Reviie de Vogue NEW YORK'S MERRIEST GIRL SHOW. -Today the Curtain Will Rrse for the Continuous Performance Promptly at 3 o'clock. Last Times Winnlfred G limine and Her Dancers. nr oday, Monday, Tuesday Monroe Salisbury and Ruth Clifford in The Door Between The Two Great FavoriteB in Their Latest Success. .Directed by Rupert Julian. Also Transcontinental Vaudeville Road Show No. 10 Leonard & Wright In Album of Songs and Dances; Cliff ord & Clayton Balancing;. Dick Hyland Jazz Music Kathleen Kla-Wah-Ya Indian Novelty, Harp and Banjo. Malimby & Musette Comedy Character Singers. Walker & Burrell The Musical Farmers. Coming Wednesday Gladys Brockwell in "Conscience" the most remarkable picture we have ever shown. TH EATER, VAUOLVILLi; -H njwiiwi iiwiii mi ii iijiiiiih1i.i I ip-p 1 I n i mnr ' . IPPODROME Sun, Moil, Taes., Wed. VAUDEVILLE Return engagement of GENE KNIGHT'S 7 Portland Symphony Belles COSTA TROUPE "Novelty Surprise." 4-OTHER ACTS-4 Luke Comedy CLUBS ARE TRUMPS Continuous Performance Sundays 1 to 11 P. M. I SiU t&iKOflJ BIB U FANCH0N and MARCO Their Frisco Jazz Band FEATURING Rudy WIEDOEFT WORLD'S PREMIER SAXOPHONIST BILLIE S MONTGOMERY Late mt Hra(nwrr A Uor GEORGE PERRY f! Late of Perry A Wklte "The Two Bachelors of Art" W ' V. D1MESDAY NIGHT DEC.12I RITA POLAND in Song aitetches MISS ROBBIE GORDONE in Character Studies and Poses , . 17th Oroheum Tour of JAMES II. CULLEN "The Man From the West" IOLEEN SISTERS, Australian Sharpshooters on - the Wire ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY CONCERT ORCHESTRA CLAUD and FANNIE USHER PLAYING Fagan's Decision 35 S3 :uic 2UI Ml III - I I..CH I H.UMI llimnill III I VII-IIU. l lllllftLlIM k..-. r- '- - -J fWl Week Commencing v- t r Always a $1 50 f1 . if' yY Attraction jf ' 1 r Owen at Popular j I : t J yT Davis Prices j r""""" w . Ik PrMentrd by the s1 LXalcazar If PLAYERS . Portland's Incomparable V Stock Company 4 , J .r Why net redeem the 'woman a well aa the ' ViT ETenlngr Prlceai 25, 5 Or. 75c Matik. 25e, SOts. r Matlaeea Wedaeaday. Saturday Next Week: "Too Many Husbands." :" J., ". .' "L " ' a inn mi - - -- LYRIC Musical Stock FOURTH AND STARK Keating & Flood, Mgrs. Matinee every day at 2:30 10 Nights continuous at 7:20 150, 250 Sunday continuous 150, 250 MUSIC GAIETY GIRLS Week Beginning Sun. Mat, Dec 9, 1917 (Today). Always funnier than the week before. BEN DILLON AL FRANKS (Mike) (Ike) A 'brand-new outburst of mirth, music and colorful chorus croquettes. FADS and FOLL IES The mystery of two Yankee millionaires, their pretty daughters and the bogus Count. All new songs, dances and specialties. TWO EXTRA ADDED FEATURE NIGHTS Tuesday, "Country Store"; Friday, Chorus Girls' Contest DANCING TODAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING RIVERSIDE PARK On the banks of the Willamette at Milwaukie. Oregon City or Mil waukie cars to gate 5c fare. Open the year around every Sunday. Big New Enclosed Pavilion Splendid Floor Cotillion 7-Piece Orchestra Clean, wholesome amusement for the entire family. Dancing from 2:30 to 6:30 and 7 to 10:30 P. M. Phone Your Want Ads to THE OREGONIAN Main 7070 A o095