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THE ' SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, OCTOBER 5, " 1919. " 3 FAVORITE PLAYS RETURN TO BROADWAY AS POPULAR AS EVER; NEW SHOWS CLEVER "Oh, Whit a Girl" Is Bmck Airain With Acquisition of Patsie de Forest, Recently of "Come Along" "Adam and Era" One of Moat Amusing Comedies Since "The Boomerang." The Name Miller-Closman Stands for Traveling Bag Quality Here Only in Portland Fifth Floor N' BY ELIZABETH LOXERGAN. EW YORK. Oct. 4. (Special.) Theatrical conditions ara set tling down .to almost normal I again, with many reopening- and many plana for new productions. It just as If the season were a few I weeks late. Instead of nearly October. Among the old plays that came back I to continue interrupted runs was "Oh What a Girl" (the Shubert musical I production with Frank Fay. Harry Kelly, Hazel Kirke and Patsie DeFor- Iest. who recently Joined the cast after her hit In "Come Along;." the soldier- I Salvation Army play of the late sea- Ison). -The Five Million." which staVted I Its' season at the Lyric, moved Into the Maxlne Elliott for its second ap pearance, and "The Jest," with the talented Barrymores. opened its sec- lond season at the Plymouth. Though John and Lionel Barrymore were ar- I lent supporters of the Actors' Equity Ussociation. the run of the play was interrupted, not by the strike, but L-losed voluntarily just before the summer so that the players might en joy a well-earned rest. Practically the same cast appeared fin the second showing of the tense Italian drama. Ethel Barrymores rehearsals are under way for Zoe I A kin's play "Declasse." Recent ad- Iditions to her company Include Mrs. iJames K. Hackett. who appeared in 'Why Marry?" and "The Knife" un- Ider her own name, "Beatrice Beck ley." and Katherine Harris, who. In private life Is Mrs. John Barrymore. This production will open the Empire season within a few weeks. Adasa mmi Eva" Amaalnaj Comedy. A very clever comedy by Guy Bolton Iand George Middleton came to town and proved to be one of the best since "The Boomerang." One critic com- 1 pared it to Gillette's delightful com edy of domestic life. "A Successful ICalamlty. in which he appeared un- Ider Arthur Hopkins' management two I years ago. It tells of a wealthy man who sees his family degenerating into weaklings because of the power of his money. In "A Successful Calamity. It will I be remembered, the man pretends to lose his money and the thought of his Itupposed privations brings the thoughtless family to his feet: in I "Adam and Eva" the rich man, rather han face a scene, goes away, leaving everything in the hands of his ei- rremely capable secretary, who de -ides that the family needs a Jolt and tells them of his own accord that they lire poor. There are many amusing situations while the people in tne household are adjusting themselves to Lhe new conditions, and of course. rhen father comes home they are completely made over. Otto Kruger played the young busi ness man with his usual good acting. lind Ruth Shepley was the spoiled liaughter of the family who fell in Love with him after he bad completely i hanged her ideas on many points; ttners who acted well were Ferdinand iottschalk. Adelaide Prince. Courte- Tay Foote. Jean Shelby. Barton lurchill and Reginald alason. "First Is Last' Opens. Another brand-new opening of the reek was "First Is Last." the latest Lsamuel Shipman play, written this time with Percival Wilde. Mr. Ship- nan Is co-autnor 01 a numoer 01 Iroadway successes. Including "East West." in which Fay Bainter is starring: "Friendly Enemies, and comes "First Is Last." which. trange to say, does not measure up to he mark of the other two. One pen- ilty of writing two such money-mak- i-rs. The idea is so clever tnai one rJ V It ml ha j. J 1 ' X , ,J V if . ( ft'' ' ' U Pauline Garon. Hi JV In' The '- -I yy Lonely Romeo' K " jfr T ' Cr " I IT r. - - - 1 : 5-1 tt STARTS MONDAY V7 jx PLAYS ALL WEEK THE SMARTEST OF MUSICAL COMEDIES With Mabel Wilber and the Superb Alcazar Company ALCA ZA.R NEXT WEEKHAVE A HEART" The Famous BAKER Stock Company THE COZY PLAYHOUSE OF PERFECT ACCOUSTICS 19TH ANNUAL SEASON WEEK COMMENCING SUN. MAT., OCT. 5 TREMENDOUS DRAMA TI LOVE OF MYSTERY THRILLS COMEDY CHAIR Peggy Wood Carolyn. Thomsozi. like a novel and the best part Is that he deserves every bit of it and has not let it go to his head. Modest and un assuming, in spite of what he has at- Fxronders Just why the play fell short ( tained in the past year, Mr. Bacon has -f expectations. A group 01 seniors t Columbia (a co-ed college) pledge fhemselves on commencement night o meet three years later., tell what ias happened to them in the passing time, and also, if necessary, the suc- easful are to lend a helping hand to khose who have failed to make a go f things. The second act shows the eturn. The aspirant for presidential tonors is a lawyer without a client; he would-be J. P. Morgan is a sort f office boy for a brokerage concern; he future bridge builder came to the Ineeting as a taxi driver wnen tne .onk of the automobile was neara utslde everyone imagined that at ast a successful member was coming ip In style); the poet was the gar iage king and the musician had not fne thing to snow zor nis ornia 01 ollere days. The heroine would nave Iiothlng to do with the garbage king nd so be came back later as a poor liut honest poet, and wnen sne ac cepted him. told her that his money iad been used to help her as well as be others In the crowd and she for- L-ave his deceit and bis unsavory vo- ation. Many funny things happen in he course of the evening and the nly thing that will prevent the play rom being a big sensation is that Mr. Ishipman has done so much better and o suffers by comparison, ine piay rs in "First Is Last" include: Has- Lard Short. Mary Newcombe, Richard rix. Phoebe Foster, Eltse Bartlett. -vathleen Comegys. Franklin Ardell. ;dward Robinson and James Kearney. William Harris Jr- who put on "East s West." Is the producer. The return of Charles Dillingham i the management of the Hippo- Irome, as predicted a few weeks ago. actually came to pass. Everyone libout the biggest playhouse in the Ivrorld was delighted and there was a eal reception when he returned. Mr. pilllngham. It will be recalled, re- ired from the management auring he strike because he realized that his resence at the head of the theater fxould cause the closing of the doors ind the loss of work for more than 000 persona Rather than do that he tent In hit resignation and there was enulne sorrow among all his former ssoclates. who oopea ierventiy mat fwhen conditions were normal again hat he might take his old place Ltmong them. And so. when it came pass, bis name was wriuen again jpon the signs and everyone felt hap ier than in a long time. Winchell Smith, who has been asso- iated with John Golden in the pro uctlon of plays, has severed bis con ection with the managerial end of firm and will devote himself to he writing side of the business, leav ng his partner in run control 01 htngs. This very successful firm has ot yet bad a failure, meir nrst roduction. "Turn to the Right." was ne of the biggest hits in the history the stage, and "Ligntnm . pro- iuced a little more tnan a year ago. as surpassed the record it set. Three Wise Fools also made good n Broadway ana is now piaying 10 normous crowds in micago. Air. mlth makes it plain that there Is no rouble between his former partner nd himself, but there are hints that he recent strike is indirectly respon- ble for his sudden decision. Coln- ident with his retirement came tne nnouncement of the elevation to jtardom of Frank Bacon, wno is co- uthor of "Llghtnln . Mr. Bacon was prominent In the equity and so the incident may be of more than ordi nary significance. Mr. Smith will pro duce his future plays with Mr. Golden, :t is said. Portland people will rejoice at I Frank Bacon's good luck. They re member his early oays ana now ne Vent ricbt along noping lor tne (chance to make good but never com- JpULclnr added many friends to the ones he had In early days. Everyone likes him and the news of his elevation to stardom was welcomed along Broad way. His name certainly looks good the In the large electric sign over Gaiety theater. "Scandal." straight from 'Chicago, made a decided hit on Broadway, and Mr. Hamilton is hard at work drama tizing "An Exchange of Wives" for an early production. Walter Hast, who staged "Scandal," is to bring it out. This will be made with the Shu berts. who also are bringing "The Autumn Colorings Blend in Hood River Orchards. Reel and Goldea Apples Vie Wlta Springtime Beauties. OOD RIVER. Or., Oct. 4. Spe cial.) The artistic temperament of some prefer the Hood River valley, with its sea of pink and white blos soms In the blooratlme of May. Tet many declare that the most beautiful season comes during the month of October, when the trees, laden with their yield of golden and red apples, give rich autumn color to the land scape. If one would see the Hood River valley dressed in the most glorious harvest garb In all its history. It would be well to visit here within the next week, as the gorgeous apples are passing fast from fields of trees to the clicking sizing machine of packing houses and. eventually, wrapped care fully in specially prepared paper, into boxes, destined to be distributed to the four quarters of the globe. Hood River. highways are bow bet ter than they have been 16r months. The rains of the past week have laid the summer's deep dusts, and the roads, where.. scraping, has been In progress, are smooth and hard. Espe cially are upper valley highways in good condition. And, If any outside motorist comes here to see the har vest coloring, he will have made the trip in vain. In case he misses the glorious tint of vine maple that eov era hundreds of expanses there. Over night, after the first frost, the upper valley copses are touched with a col oring more exquisite than an artist s dreams. While the Columbia river highway between Hood Rivsr and Cascade Locks is in process of being paved and carries inconveniences with the present negotiation of it. a trip here now is well worth much discomfort. The highway Is closed during week day working hours, but traffic is al lowed, it is stated, over bunday. been sold last night,' the price being 15 cents. It is expected 3000 copies will be needed. 'FRESH' TO CARRY 'BIBLES' Corvallls Freshmen to Learn Facts About Campus. , OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE. Corvallls. Oct. 4. (Special.) Freshmen "bibles" have been printed and will be carried by the members of the first-year class In the college this year, in accordance with the tradition started last year. Failure to kno the information contained in the bl bles causes the exercise of discipline by members of tht sophomore vigil ance committee. Unlike some bibles, the ones issues for the O. A. C "rooks" contain the history of the college, college tradi tions, class traditions, the adminis tration officers and instructors, stu dent body officers, honorary organi sations, student activities, publica tions and college songs and yells. The new rook bibles have Just come Afr the Dress and were nlaceH nn . 1 - Hia success reada almost yesterday. Oao thousand, copies had 1 BIO oa Quality. LITTLE on Price. IPPODROMt TODAY TONIGHT Sum., Mw. Tues Wed. THREE BOYS AND A GIRL Youth. Pep, Harmony and Jazs. rrn I ml DAVIS AND CASTLE Instrumental Artists, Featuring SAM DAVIS, MARVELOIS BLIND PIANIST. Who Is Stopping the Shows. AXDRl S AMD GEORGE, . "First 100 Tears ' Are Hardest." . FRANK AND CLARA LA TURK. Fancy Capers. Novelty Bubbles. FAMOUS ROSS BROTHERS, Champion Hair weight Boxers. KATHRYJf "NUT" MILLER, . The Girl Who Sees the Funny Side. DOROTHY GREEN, ARTHUR ASHLEY The Praise Agent." LET US MAKE YOU LAUGH. 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