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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (June 14, 1908)
-J Ji. 34 T .... Astoria's "Music Day" Dawns on Thursday I THE MORNING ASTOHIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. Anna Astoria :s to have her "music day." Bayley, cnncortmcisior; Mis Thursday next is the clay!, j Shistad, accompanist, organist The Astoria Philharmonic Society j PROGRAM. has made the day and all it stands, from the Gardenof Flowers, .Denaa lor: Ana vr. imivi iuma, tne nvuM-; Solo, chorus and orchestra cal author, artist and teacher,, of I Alto solo Miss Conyers 19. hsi.ummdii- igr tine yuartet: .Miss ilessie Reed Miss Philharmonic Society. ' XcIIie Uuiger, Mrs. J, T. Allen Astoria and Astorians. are ihe ac- and Miss Slav l!t,it,f v ft"! "" t . . ' ; 1 . I the present triumph, but plants it upon the next step. "1 it necessary to have genius" an aspirant for histrionis fame aske.l of her "Yes," replied Miss Harper, "it is quite necessary to have genius for hard work,-Renins, yon know, i u.uiiaic capacity tor taking pains" Miss Harper's idea of Kenins is a practical one, and her life is working .out its worth. Hard work has marked milestone of this wom.ni nrr Every leaf she won toward her Inn. rel wreath, she has earned. There has been no question of luck or visit. tions of providence, in her triunmh I Xo "angels" have backed her nroiln. tions, no clever press aaent woven fanciful tales o mislead the .uiss narpers early life was naved with struggles, and di sannoiuinii'tit and unsatisfied yearnings to accomp lish' something:, but indeiiable. t( ITPt somewhere desirable, but a long way off. Miss Harper will have a onm. any of actors and actresses surround ins her this season that will ably support tier m the strong work, and will produce the following repertoire "Lady of Quality" "Trilby" "Q() Vadis" "Camille" "Nell Cwvnn.." "Mysterious Mr. Iluule" "Tli I it. I.. Minister" which will make im a r,-r. toire that has never bee t seen before as Miss' Harper will produce it. ex cept at higher prices. Miss Harper will appear at the Astoria Th.-u.-r Sunday, Jurist 21st, in the beautiful historical play, "Nell Gwyiinc." MISS MARY E. COXYER, Mezzo-Soprano. tual beneficiaries, along with every Chorus, The Morn. friend of the gentle art, who shall come under the spell and charm of trie new society and its work. The first public expression of splendid quality is to be made at the Astoria opera house on the evening of Thursday next, June 18th, and the most casual review of the fine pro gram that follows, will reveal the high standard set by the "Philhar monics," and yield allurement quite' fuuiLiciii 10 jam, tne house to its doors. The grand concert here billed is the culmination of months of or ganization work and devoted rehears ing; and it is claimed that the achievement of the night will consti tute, not alone the "music day" of Astoria, but a "red-letter" day in its refined chronicles. There is not' the remotest doubt in anyone's mind that the house will be taxed to its utmost; hence the necessity for an immediate quest for tickets. Scan this program and realize the extraordinary range and beauty of the presentations to be made at this historic event!. SOLOISTS - Mr. John Claire Monteith. baritone- Mr. Frank Eichenlaub, violinist; Miss Mary E. Conyer, mezzo-soprano; Mrs. A. A. P'inch, soprano; Miss Beatrice Hidden, pianist; Mr. Harold 'Rise up, rise up .this haoov morn!' Alto solo, Lovely Rosebuds. "Lovely rosebuds, wet and dew." Chorus, Summer Breezes "Over the hills and over the plains." one Quarter, Good Night Ibeen varied and interesting, and . . I... . . CLOSE OF THE STAR. This, the last day of the Star, as ueh, is. made memorable by a very clever Dill cleverly handled by clever neonle. and tonight's performance will see the curtain fall on the old r..mm,. Miss Evelyn Gilbert, a graceful danc er and lovely singer has led the work each evening and will be mcmbered for her dainty and ideas urable offerings. Her voice is of tine compass and timbre and "sweet as a nut," and her repertoire covers the range of immediately pomilar soims. Geyer, the wise rube, is funny and jolly and entertaining and clean, and has held his own splendidly. Messrs. Crawford & Meeker, are fun-maker, and knowing their business, do noth ing else. They are quick, bricht. ver satile and fresh as daisies all the time. They do not pall on an au dience, and that is savins? nrettv much all there is to be said for any- The films for the week- Ii.ivp the THEATRICAL NOTES Klaw and Erlanger Announce Many New Productions GEORGE COHAN IN NEW PLAY Continued Success of Lillian Rn,n nd Many Other Sure "In Time ot f eace," to be One of Next Sea son Attractions of Merit. JUr. Paul Armstrong, the author of "Th Heir of the Hurrah" mid several other well known successes, is under contract to Klaw t Erlanger "to Write a I'lay for them to be delivered not later than September 1st. the titl f which is to be "In Time of Peace." Ihe exact date of the launching of tms production has not been an nounced, but the preparations already under way seem to indicate that it will be one of the distinct novelties of the coining season. .SUNDAY, JUNE-14, .1908 i ac weary streamlet, bubbling on." sea-pictures wrought by Mr. Fritz Chorus, Garden of Flowers during the flight of the battleships off "Garden of flowers so fair." ,his port are the vcry crvAm of such Airs Russe Wieniawski Plantations -nr. &icneniauD. i My Ships That Went Sailing.. .Lohr Chwp Rourd'Tri- R;t t0 the East King Charles .....White The 0. R. & X. Company will scii -Mr. Monteith. . round-trip tickets to Eastern pom variations scneuse (D Minor).. Enna 0,1 June 19 and 20; Jt:!v 0. 7 dmasie Aorwegienne Enna aa Augitct r, 7, 2 awl 21 I Mile, Adeline Genee, the dainty lit tle dancer who created such a furore n The Soul Kiss" at the New York ' Theatre in Xcw York during the pat season, ami who was obligated to terminate her engagement here in the height of its success owing to previous contracts with the Empire ii. .... ... ' "' aire in i.omiott, will return to this country in the fall to resume her performances in Mr. Zicgfeld's pro duction. The tour of this organua Hon will embrace all the principal cities of the United States ami it is confidently predicted that Mile, Genee will score as great a triuninh through out the country as she has in Xcw York. Miss Lillian Russell, who has scor ed a tremendous success in the south and west in the racing comedy,! wiidtirc, will come to the Libertv Theatre in Xew York for an cnage- ment early in the autumn. "Wild fire," which is the joint work of Geo. Broadhurst and George V. Hobart has served to establish the stately merican beauty in a secure position as a legitimate comedienne. Both play and star have scored triumnhs thropghout the past season and Miss Russell is said to have become as k.:n:... - - "".im a comedienne as she was a prima donna. Mr. Joseph Brooks, her manager, has given the play a magnificent production and has sur rounde l Miss Russell with an cxcel- DR. KM I !. Kxxa, Composer, Artist and Director. shall be presented in a manner well calculated to make her first starring tour a great uccc. John J. Me Xaly is now at work upon iIk book and has given his play the u of "The Bonnie l!cjcs tti c,,,,,,,,,!" Ceorge M. Cohan will furni.lt t.ie lyrics and music. This is the fi- tune either Mr. Cohan or Mr. Mc Xally has writtc'n in eolhli.-tin and the combination certainly seems promising in good results. Miss Lloyd will be supported by the McXanuh. tons and one of the strongest comedy organizations ever presented. f Kichurd Anderson will de-dan the ncenery and costumes. Dr. Enna Sweet and Low (Xew), ...Emil Enna Maiden s Song Mcyer-Helmund Chorus. Preislied (Paraphrase) . VVacner-VViHiflni; Valse de Concert Musin Mr. Eichenlaub. Were My Songs With Wings Pro, V1(le(l Hahn A Little Winding Road RonalI A Jiirthdav r w Mr. Monteith. At the Cloister Gate Grieg Solo, Chorus and Orchestra. Soprano solo Mrs, Finch Alto solo Miss Conyers particulars "call on G. W. ROP.r.PTS O. R X. pock. lent company. Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger, who !nve arranged to star Miss Alice Lloyd next season, have decided that ;!!- popular little English comedienne not the GEORGIA HARPER the ill effects of repeated success , ! For fa'lire and -set-backs are Courage, purpose, energy, and a , the worst obstacles that hinder yy.a u A uqwMtion to protit . careers of growing artists success by criticism-the.se are the qualities with its attendant honors and ap that have lifted Georgia Harper , plauses is the insidious poison tlwt above the level of mediocritv and ! fi-pmic nth ;.. !, t i .1. 11 , . J ; 1 v !' mc Mild me uios- placed her, in the class with great om that might have unfolded to artists of mature experience and age. ' greatness. But has not spoiled Mi-s Georgia Harper is a born genius. ; Harper, the triumphs of her life like Not necessary a stage genius. In al- its defeats, she' has turned to good most any line of work she might have , account. Out of every defeat she lm followed Miss Harper would have risen stronger, better, wiser', out of been heard from. She has the genius ;' every success, she has gleaned cn-temperment-implusivc, paradoxical, ; couragement from approbation, and "l,c,"c' IS str011g magnetic, in-, turned her head away from flattery dividual, from whatever enviorment, I There has been no hours spent in she -might have sprung, to whatever ' satisfied contemplations of the laurel-, obstacle, she would have conquered. She has a vitality .which reinforces the energy spent upon work that would kill an ordinary woman? She has a great fund of independence. spirit of fearlessness, that forces to the front her convictions regarding human morals and the best ways and means for portraying those . morals upon the stage. And most of all. Notwith standing a nature high strung and keenly alive to censure, she has a courage which quickly sur mounts defeat, and prepares for re newed efforts. Indeed, S- great is Miss Earner's won. Miss Harper is no ordinary wo man? She knows things about hu man nature, that most women do not know, she knows them both by in stinct and from experience and one of these things is, that yesterday's achievement belongs to yesterday aiir the things 'that count are today and tomorrow. Therein lies the secret of Miss Harper's steady rise to fame; and there from springs the certainty. unconsciously conveyed to all who know her, that the present is only a promise of the future success to come. Miss Harper's standard of success recuperative, power, so positive her is a high one, and it is changefuL en ! ' X I "I V, 1 kY .... .j&ti&MiL- 1 . 1 I I I II "The Yankee Prince," with George " Cohan and "His Royal Family," is tne sensational success of th,. mm mcr nt the Knickerbocker Theatre Xew York. Mr, Cohan is a prolific contributor to the successes of the Ameica stage, but "The Yankee Prince" is by far the best product of Ins versatile pen. Clean fun, clever and brilliant lines that fairlv crackle with wit, catchy music of the "Co- hancs.uc" school-thc kind that sets the feet a-tapping superb danc ing, a beautiful production and a company which alows not one dull moment, are some of the essential in cidents in the success of "The Yankee Prince." The entire Cohan family, father, mother, son and daughter nre again united in "The Yankee Prince." which will run all summer at the Knickerbocker." young, The nut-ic i by Mr.. Victor Herbert, replete with bis characterise titf nul.icliis that IHlt olv charm. but haunt the ear, "Little Xcmo in Shimbcrland" will be played in three ai't and ten magnificent scenes,, each one of which will be a revelation of what can be accomplished ,y our American arti.t. The east will k. headed by Joe Cawthorn. the funniest of all the comedian of extravaganza, and there will be three others of al mot equal importance, beside a company large in numbers and good to Jock at. Mr. Frederic Thompson is associated wjih Mcsr. Klaw & Erlanger in "Little Xcmo In Slum berland." t STAR THEATRE Messrs. Klaw & Erlanier are evi dently satisfied that there are trood times ahead, and.with the courage of their convictions, announce the early presentation of "Little Nemo in Slum berland," which is to be the most gor geous spectacle of a decade. The book of this most interesting production, is by Mr. Harry B. Smith and he has told the delightful ' story of Nemo with fantastic wit, such, as is sure to please the old folks as well as the Week Commencing June 8. PROGRAM Overture. .New Colonial March Evelyn Oil bert Dainty Character Soubrette. ILLUSTRATED SONG, "I Miss You in a Thousand Dif ferent Ways." ' Geyer "The Wise Rube." Staroscope .... '"'Electrocuted" I Crawford & Meeker Comedy Entertainers Par Excellence. , STAROSCOPE ," With the fleet off the Columbia Entire Change of Acts and Pictures on Frldav. 4 Evening "TTTTTTTTTTTtttJ I Astoria rnilharmonic Society I j GRAND MUSICAL I FESTIVAL First Semi-Annual Concert, season 1908 ASTORIA THEATRE; Thursday June 18 CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA DR. EMIL ENNA, Director soloists t John Uair Montieth, Baritone; Frank G. Eichen laub, Violinist; Miss Mary E. Conyers, Mezzo-So prano; Miss Beatrice Hidden, Pianist; Harold Bavlev Concertmeister. 1 Admission ...... .... . . $1.00 lickets can be obtained at Wfti i 1