OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 27, 1903.
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to par visit to hla residence at' moat
inopportune moment, and upon her ar
rival aha. ia mistaken for a pretty female
relative, of Hummlngtop, "who la ex-
lent by persons who are acquainted with
famous- Daly Theatre Musical Cometl?
Company to the Marquam , Urant
Thoatre, beginning July 4, for "an en
gagement of five nights only. . Thla
noted organisation waa "recently sent
out to the Coast, direct from Daly's
Theatre, New Yorkv to play a special
musical comedy season at the California
Theatre In Ban Francisco. The season
terminated last week, after an enormous
uc6es. and will be followed try a tour
of the Coast . In the original plans It
was not contemplated to visit Portland
and the other Coast cities. , Under the
perristent endeavors of Manager Calvin
Heilig. however, the Dalr Company has
been induced to come here, and this has
led to arrangements being made for
general Coast tour. , ,. - .V;', ;
last yerformamee.
Tonight's performance ' of "A Gilded
Fool" at the Baker Theatre will con
the artists on the bill. Hugh Emmett,
the ventriloquist and comedy man, hat
a reputation that la second to none in
his line of. art. He carrlea on five die
tlnct converaatlona at the same time In
i pected. '
Hummlngtop makea frantic efforts to
explain the pretence of thla sprightly
voices not at all similar.
young theatrical person in hla home,
but to ljttle purpose. Hla labored and
hurried explanatlena leave him badly
Then the . Athlon-Wllson-Clark Com
pany In ita comedy satire entitled.
"What Happened to Brown. "This com
tsngled In a web of complication, from l pany la from the Garrlck Theatre, Chi
whl ll he la unable to escape unaided.
One clever altuatlon follows rapidly
upon another, and the audience la kept
amuaed. from, the rise of the curtain
until ita fall.
"Arabian Nights" differ from many
comedies in that it possesses not only
bright and anappy dialogue, but haa
alao a number of original situations and
an Interesting- plot. It will afford an
excellent evening' entertainment and
ehould meet with keen appreciation.
Thanks to the many ventilating devices
Installed by Manager Baker, the theatre
remains cool nnd comfortable In the
moat sultry weather. Te bill for next
week opena with the matinee perform
cago, and It Is. spoken of In terms of
great praise. T.
Hooley and Kelton will be. new faces
next week In original character work
Somnambulism In comedy In their
specialty and coming from the East to
the Pacific Coast they bring flattering
notices with them. ;
The Palnmas In operatic duos are
classed two of the best people In their
line. Each with a splendid voice, so It
Is said, they combine to add high -favor
to any entertainment they engage In.
The famous Dagmarn will appear again
clude a most entertaining week at this
popular playhouse. Those who -' have
not seen thla charming comedy, whtc!t
In their capable acrobatic and barrel
Jumping feate. These clever people
were high In favor this week, and are
good for many days more before audi
ences of Portland. John J. Welch, the
mnn In white, who does monologue
added materially to Nat -Goodwin's
fortune, should secure seats for the last
performance.
ance tomorrow afternoon.
The Empire's Program.
The Empire Theatre will open Its
turns and funny song and dances, will
third week next Monday, June 29, with
he seen again the coming week. Mr.
SOCIETY
a program that promises first-clans en-
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"If I Were King" written by the lit
rate Den of Justin McCarthy, and
played last night at the Marquam by E.
It Bothern and his excellent company,
Is a quintessence of merit in ita highest
meaning. Sententious In dialogue and
philosophical in soliloquy, the play runs
from Ita beginning to its ena.
Character made in nature's mold an
some hammered Into roguery and othera
Into nobleness are those delineated by
the player folk in the splendid produc
tlon which was so thoroughly appre
elated by as exclusive an audience as
haa aroced Mr. Heilig s theatre mi
season.
There are occasions during the prog
,'resa of many entertainments when pa
trona arow lax In interest and need
waking up features to happen on the
tare. This was so apparent when Mrs.
Patrick Campbell essayed "The Joy of
Living" several weks ago In Portland
At'tlmes the action dragged and so did
the patient people's hopes. Not so with
Mr.vSothern or any of his stage compan
Ions. There waa an agility of purpose
displayed every moment the curtal
was up.
Ambling from one pleasant remem
brance of the play last night to another,
I mention with profound .respect the
carefulness of detail arranged. Noth
Ing seemed too commonplace to be for
gotten. Exaggeration was eliminated
from every character and from every
scene. Even when the wine was poured
out in the bibbera' taproom. It was
Hone In a manner that was not hurried
Realism, genuine realism, permeated
It all.
Mr. Sothern carries a big support, and
to attempt to speak of all who enter
Into the scheme of the drama Is too
big a task. Of Mr. Sothern it la Idle
to say he is a great actor for that
fact all know. It Is well, however, to
recall the end of the first act and as"k
If a stronger situation con be imagined
The duel in the dark Is a thrilling pleco
of work, and when the scene ends and
poor, false, fleeting King Louis throws
off his disguise and saves Francois
Villon (Mr. Sothern) from arrest and
execution, a climax is reached seldom
aualed in modern drama.
The second act brings surprises when
criminal Francois Is made the highest
officer In' France, much as Cervantes
reated Sancho Panza a governor. From
ia time on nobleness of character,
iiness of spirit, intrigue duplicity
anfft love eioow eacn oiner in me u
generate court of Paris.
; Diirlnc the past week, advance no-
'.tices have told the story of the plot,
so, why recount It here? Some capaole
people must' be spoken about and none
; Is more worthy than George W. Wil
son, who plays the part of the crafty
KJng. Then Katnerlne, proud and noble
girl, who learns to love so steadfastly,
that the fear of death pales not her
'fervor. Cecilia Loftus Is Katnerlne, and
a beautiful Queen's lady she appears.
: Her art Is of the quality that makes
: names for those fortunate ones who
'possess it. Miss Margaret Illlngton,
las Huguette, has lots to do as the
wanton, who loves Francois and dies
.from a dagger thrust intended for her
hero.
Without a thought to do or say more
than is Just, It can go on record at the
vMarquamtbat a better attraction could
' not be desired,
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Very gratifying to patrons and man-
"S have been the theatrical orrennga
fs week. There have been good houses
ft nearly every performance wnerever
they were held. Last Tuesday afternoon
some splendid work was done at the
'the Marquam by the players who
'contributed their worthy talent to tho
'benefit prepared for the Heppner Biif
ferers. To Mr. Heilig praise is due for
his liberality .n giving his theatre free
to the cause and - his untiring work in
his efforts to produce a fine entertain
,ment. The Baker, Stock Company, the
jvaudevllle artists and .home people who
lld their parts, will long bo remem
'bered for their kindness.
ment world these days that people are
not overlooking. There are two shows
of this character in full nightly oper
ation on this side of the river. Mr.
Shields opened his park last Monday
night and those who attended then
and since, say tney found good enter
tainment. Personally, I could arrange
a program a little better to my suit
ing, but vaudeville Is ,a hard proposi
tion to criticise, for every actor en
gaged In it has different things to do
and while a fair of aerial performers
may be doing good work which Is ap
preciated by many in the audience, I
would not give a bean to witness all
the trapeze acts that could be bundled
together. Had I been Mr. Shlldes about
Monday I should have suggested to Es
telllta, the Spanish dancer, that she keep
her arms somewhere. Instead of waving
them constantly before the audience.
And Garbadon; who dances with this
lady, wears good clothes, but hops
around like a Dago peanut vender. I
have nothing to say about the Illus
trated songs, for the pictures are good.
At the Empire Theatre vaudeville
Is going on, and at this house also
business Is good. If the show has any
faults or weak spots, I hereby refrain
from mentioning them, for Mr. Baker's
feelings are always hurt whenever a
Just crlticsm Is made of an entertain
ment at the .empire.
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Item Nat C. Goodwin will apepar at
the Marquam Thursday and Friday
nights. . W. A. D.
The Coming of Goodwin.
The advent of no star on the stage of
today is anticipated with greater pleas
ure, or relished with . keener Interest,
than the coming of America's greatest
sacrifices made for friendship's sake.
Richard Arbuthnot, the character Im
personated by Mr. Goodwin, is a
bachelor older in years than In thought
or heart. He is In love with a pretty
American girl, for whom he has prom
ised to provide a husband, little dream
ing that he himself will . be the one.
About this time a younger sister1 weds,
and the discovery is made that t man
to whom she has given herself had pre
viously had a Ilason with a typewriter
In the employ of Arbuthnot. This is
discovered on tbe wedding day, and the
latter, to save his sister from the at
tending humiliation, assumes the guilt'.
Naturally, the American refuses to have
any Intercourse with him. In the end
it is all straightened out and Arbuth
not' becomes the happiest of men. A
play of thli nature allows of much
comedy and some pathos, and as It 1
"Arabian Wight."
The poductlon of "Arabian Nights" at
the Baker Theatre by the Baker Stock
Company next week, commencing Sun
day, June 28, will afford the admirers of
this clever company the last opportunity
to see them until they rtturn from Los
Angeles.
The brilliant farce which the Baker
Company have selected as a farewell bill
Is one In which Augustln Daly scored
one of his most striking successes.
When "Arabian Nights" was first pro
duced at Daly'H famous playhouse on
Broadway, New York, it proved to be so
popular that a run of many months left
It as strong a drawing card as ever. In
comedy work the Baker Company has al
ways been especially acceptable, and
CABI. SAOKAH AT SHXEIiSS' PARK.
, At Baker's .Theatre the -stock com
pany . was received with open arms
; figuratively, and "A Glided Fool" has
gone through the week making more
'" friends at every turn.- Beginning - to
morrow afternoon the "Arabian Nights"'
will be put on the boards, and there
promises' to be things doing during the
last week of the company's season.'
.."The members say that they want a rest,
.which, no one disputes. Several sec
tions of the company begin to look
tired, and it may .be true that" there are"
persons in town who will, appreciate
the party more if a-llttla time of for-
getfulness could happen. ,
Vaudeville is a feature of the amuse-
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comedian, Mr. N. C Goodwin, who will
present 'Thursday -next his greatest suc
cess. "The Altar of Friendship," with
all - the ' original scenic : accessories and
magnificent environments that aided in
its deplctatlon during its long run at
the Knickerbocker Theatre in New York
inspiration of the lay is based upon the
possesses a love story, of considerable
interest, it may well be expected that
Mr. Goodwin make much thereof. The
love duels, between -film,, as Richard
A rbuthnot. - and the -young American,
are. said to be the most charming ever
enacted "onthe stage. Friday . night,
and-F0wcfsr Theatre In Chicago. ThsTWheh We- Were I "Twenty-one," ; will be
tbe bill. The advance sale of seats will
local theatre-goers are thus assured that
they will see a fine preaentatlcm, of tho
piece.
The main thread of the play hinges
upon the fact that a chorus girl, who is
both young in years and charming In
manner, has become infatuated with
Arthur Hummlngtop, a. wealthy New
Yorker. Her affection for him leads her
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tertalnment for the patrons of this pop
ular family vaudeville house. The new
performers who will appear Include sev
ers! whose reputation haa won them an
enviable position in the theatrical world,
and the bill as a whole will be perhaps
stronger than any yet presented.
Coleman and Minis, the famous rifle
shots, who have appeared all over the
civilized world, will be among the chief
attractions next week at the Empire.
Some years ago, when thin team was
Journeying from India to America, they
passed through Honolulu on the way.
Here they were invited to appear be
fore Queen Lillunknlani at the palace.
Mr. Coleman amazed the dusky poten
tates by shooting blindfolded an apple
from Miss Minis' head, ond the other
sharpshootlng feats of the couple left
the audience much bewildered. Coleman
and Minis naturally supposed that the
usual custom of recompensing perform
ers under such circumstances would be
followed, but they were scarcely pre
pared to receive an offer of position in
the Hawaiian army. Next morning a
suave official of the court watted upon
Mr. Coleman and Informed him that his
dexterity with the rifle had so impressed
the Queen that he was empowered to
offer him a position as general of the
army. Miss Minis' ability as a pistol
shot, said the official, had also impressed
the Queen, and she wished to appoint her
as chief bodyguard.
In Arthur Hahn, the Australian basso,
the Empire management has secured a
treat. - Mr. -Halm's voice is of opera
grade, and asj Devllshoof he sang with
Zelle de Luss.an in the "Bohemian Girl,"
his work drawing muni favorable com
ment from the Snn Francisco press. Mr.
Hahn has the trick of clear enunciation,
his ton is full and resonant, and in such
great bass songs ns "Asleep In the Deep"
and the "Wedding Song." his reputation
assures local theatre-goers a treat. Mr.
Hahn also sang at the Tlvoli, In 8an
Francisco, one of the principal parts In
"Pinafore," but has now entered the
vaudeville stage permanently.
The work of Budd Bros., the comedy
acrobats, is said to be "entirely differ
ent." Than this no stronger praise can
be given to a vaudeville turn. The
Budds do a boxing specialty, which Is
extremely funny, their ability as con
tortionists aiding the humorous points.
Raymond and Clark, who describe
themselves as cross-fire conversational
ists, will sing pome striking paradles
during their act. while James Dunn, tho
clever mimic, will Imitate everything
that can utter sounds.
Brooke El try n. who was once a New
England school ma'am, will be another
strong drawing card. Miss Eltryn for
sook the little red schoolhouse for the
vaudeville stage because of the great
merit of her soprano voice. She will
be heard In operatic selections. The
other sets on the program will all be
changed. Matinees on Sunday. Wednes
day and Saturday afternoon. Telephone
Main 78.
order of "Billy" Van and tho rest of
the top-notch monologulsts. Rooney
and Forrester, the black-face sketch
artists. andLeona and Leona, the aerial
performers, will also he on the big bill
Added to these will be two now Il
lustrate I songs and a new set of mov
ing polyscope pictures. Mr. Shields will
essay, between skits, one of his prize
splcl.i that have become talked about
everywhere.
As a whole the management of the
popular park announces that he has a
show for the money- which will begin
to morrow night. He has made good
his promises heretofore and people be
lieve him now.
When the weather Is Inclement the
entertainments scheduled for Shields'
Park will be transferred to Conirav's
Theatre, where every attention will be
given for the comfort of the patrons.
It Is believed by the weather man, and
Mr. Shields, who Is his rooter, that
bright summer days will begin about
tomorrow.
An event of unusual Importance to
local theatre-goers In the coming of tho
mioiAu.
Dr. Walter Culln returned to Coqulllw
last Saturday after spending a week In
Portland.
Mrs. K. Meyer and son Melville have
gone to San rrancisco to visn wun
relative.
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Fry of Salem at
tended Professor Graham's recital last
Saturday.
Mr. Sopha Hanson I visiting ner
parents, Rev. and Mrs. N. Petersen ai
Bllverton.
Captain J. Q. Barnes of Balem at
tended tho G. A. R. State Encampment
this week.
Miss Blnnche Bain spent last Sunday
with her friend, Ml Echo Samson at
Oregon City.
Miss Grace Ray of Weston is visiting
her brother Lee Ray snd Mr. and Mrs.
H. McArthur.
Professor F. G. Young of Eugene IS
In Portland to attend the Historical
Society meeting.
Mrs. Mccaustland 1 visiting her par
ents, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. McAfee at As
toria this week.
Dr. N. K. Hall of La Grande spent
Monday and Tuesday in Portland on a
professional visit.
Mrs. Joseph Uumoert wss me guest
of Miss Cecilia Haines at Salem a few
days thl week.
Miss Mildred Lauder Is spending a
couple of weeks at Roseburg with her
father. W. J. Lauder.
Dr. F. C. Forbe. druggist and physi
cian of La Grande, has been spending
the week In Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Lang and daughter
Madeline returned home Thursday from
a short visit in Seattle.
.ilss uim Thompson of Lnion ar
rived In Portland last Sunday to spend
two weeks with friends.
Miss Maud Demash and Miss Grace
Tlzzey of Portland are now occupying
.heir cottage at the Beach.
Mrs. E. L. Rayburn is visiting her sis
er. Mrs. S. I). Barrows, and her brother,
John Buckingham at Bandon.
Mr. John P. Kavanaugh, who has
been visiting E. M. Savages home st
Gervals, has returned to Portland.
Mrs. Albert Press and daughter are
visiting Mrs. Press' parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Brookler, at La Grande.
Miss Belle Morrison and 8nyder Mor
rison, who have been attending school
n Portland, have returned to Salem.
Miss Eflle Fugate, who has been vis
iting Mrs. George Gross at Eugene, re
turned to Portland the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Cooley and little
son Eldon last week visited Mr. Cooley's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cooley at
Downs.
Mrs. J. I Moree returned to Portland
last Monday after spending several days
In Eugenu the guest of Miss Mabel
Miller.
Mrs. Sol Hart and daughter returned
to Portland last Sunday. They hava
been visiting Mrs. Schwarzschlld at
Eugene.
Miss Anna Holmes, two brothers and
her grandmother have gone to Tioga and
will occupy their cottage there for the
season.
M- M. Cake. President of the Portland
Commercial Club, argued a case- be
fore the Supreme Court at Salem last
Tuesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brogan and-
daughters of Antelope have been spend
ing the week In Portland the guests Of
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hill returned to
La Grande last Sunday after attending
the wedding of Mrs. Hill's brother, in
Portland.
Mrs. R. E. Frazler of Milton has re
turned home after a visit of several
weeks duration with her parents in
Portland.
Mrs. Rudolph Prael returned home
Tuesday from Salem, where she visited
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Werner
Breymon.
Shields' Park Tomorrow.
Shields' vaudeville at the Summer
Park. Thirteenth and Washington
streets, has been the attraction this
week, according to the. expressions of
the many who have attended the enter
tainments since the opening of the park
last Monday night. There Is one fea
ture that can be extolled wTth truth,
which Is the enjoyableness of being able
to sit in a theatre ventilated by the
pure fresh air as nature gives it. and
-with all the appointments added of a
rot-class playhouse .
Starting tomorrow evening a program
has been arranged That Is called em-j
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