Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1904)
tlTTE OREGON DAILY ' JOURNAL ; rOHTL AN D, SATTJIt DAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20, 1904; 13 U ! " ' "" I " Em II . . :, . .v- I PLAYS -AND- PLAYERS 9 ' TOHIQHT'S ATTBACTIOBS. I Marquam Grand Dark! 1 " -' ' Cordray's -"One Night in June." Baker "Mistress Nell." Arcade Continuous Vaudeville. , . 00KXSTO ATTRACTIONS. ( . " Marquam Grand Tuesday, ' "Robin ,n-- Hood;" Wednesday, "The - Serenade;'' I.,; Thursday, "The Queen of Laughter," and Wednesday matinee, "Robin Hood." Cordray's "Down by the Sea." " .' ; Baker 'The Case of Rebellious' Su san." . ;,.:, '..-", Arcade . Continuous change of bill Monday. Vaudeville; Hall Caine's "Eternal City proved to b6 original ; in ', conception,. broad in . scope and, 'advanced in thought and , withal of entirely human purpose and attainments. A,s .such it strikes a re sponsive chord in the heart of the thea tre goers.- - , . With its spectacular features It is . strongly reminiscent of "Ben Hur," but I there is more direct appeal to the intel ligent understanding han to the im pressive features which so profusely il luminate .t lie drama, of old .Jerusalem. ; The music. 1s uninteresting and appears to be n useless waste of time, but the play will appeal to. theatre devotees for ' ' many seasons to come. -, , ; ; The Seattle critics generally condemn N the Bostonlan's new opera, .'.The Queen of Laughter," which was given its pre miere in Spokane. Of course the pro duction does not run with the smooth ness that comes after a-series of per formances and it should be in fairly pre sentable shape for Thursday night when Portland theatre goers will have a chance to witness the piece at the Mar quam Grand. ' The sale for the Bostonlans' engage- - ment opened today and it is anticipated . that standing room "will be at a premium during the three nights which they hold forth. The repertoire includes 'The Serenade" and "Robin Hood." ' v '.i There, is a true womanly 'tenderness in the character of "Mistress Nell," which was portrayed by Miss Esther lon In the Dlay at the Baker this week. It contained wholesome heart interest, clever comedy, sparkling dialogue and surprising situations, all so skillfully woven together as to form a stage crea tion without the slightest suspicion of any alloy. The play is peopled with characters taken from real life, not caricatures on nature, but a beautiful and truthful collection of men and women whose do ings during the reign of the good King Charles III lias left a page stamped in the history of the world. The members of the company were particularly adapted to' the correct interpretation of tho different roles and the week's record was crowded bouses at every . perfor mance. Mr. Mansfield's announcement , that he will produce a drama based upon Wag ner's "Parsifal" next season and appear In the title role himself is interesting. The name of the author who will adapt. the composer s libretto to the uses of the dramatic stage is not given, but it is conjectured to be none other than Mr. Msnsfield himself. A "Parsifal" play properly staged might b a success from a standpoint of curiosity, but it will have to possess supreme literary and dramatic; qualities to compensate for the loss of the music, which is the better half of the opera. - The Iroquois theatre, which was de stroyed by fire very recently in -Chicago, with such an awful accompanying holo caust of death, is to be repaired and reopened. The cost of the work will approximate $22,000. It was thought Improbable that the building would be used again for a playhouse and the Iroquois Memorial association had made plans to use the. site for a hospital or other publio institution to commemo rate the victims of the conflagration. It Is said that the name of the theatre will be changed to the Northwest . Fur- t ther comments are superfluous. In this country Ibsen's growth In pub lic apreclatlon (not popularity) Is due less to his pretensions as a sociological revealer than to his surpassing skill as a dramatist. His Influence Is seen .in the writings of many of the European and American playwrights, but none of his disciples, acknowledged or junad mitted, approaches the craft and art of the rugged old Norseman. When an Ib sen drama is presented properly In this , - t,i x : - - .-v-:',-" 1 ;':tv.-'. : .. . ? . - " . : - .' -- Vv ' I ' .'. ,. .' s ; : -, ;, 1 1 i ; -' , w - ' ; ' ' ; ' ' is- - V-': il )': ;' ' S3 '' ' ; V- ' ;; -.-,; AGNES ' CAIN jBROWN. '' ' Prima, Donna Soprano with the Bostonlans. country nowadays its drawing powers are great. This season the receipts forthcoming from 'the box office-prove that most conclusively. ' '. The much-talked-of daughter of Lil lian Russell may develop into an act ress one of ihese days If miracles come into fashion," remarks an eastern critic, "but at present I must confes to being ungallant enough to say that Dorothy doesn't amount to much." ' The .energetic press, agent of Mrs. Fiske writes that contracts have twen signed by Harrison Gray , Fiske and Hugh Morton by the terms of whioh Mr. Fiske secures the rights to and will in due. time produce a new and re markable drama -by that author. - - - George Ade is a lucky bo y. His latest coralo opera. "The Shogun," went into rehearsal this week and in the meantime Ade will retire and await the criticisms. There Is a strange coincidence In the fact that the scene of action is laid in Korea and. the present War there be tween Japan and Russia. In the stage story everything is straightened out by an American who becomes a ruler and is known as 'The Shogun."' . Is Richard Mansfield an acting mana ger? Tes, Richard Mansfield is an act ing manager. Why is Richard Mansfield an acting manager? - Because he man ages, to act while he manages, and man ages while he-acts. Jt is now announced with sorrie authority that the first actor will produce "Ivan the Terrible", in New York this season, in spite of the organ iced, insistent and determined objection of his board of advisory managers.' Mr, Mansfield-has fought out this desire to "do Ivan" from the beginning of his sea son. . , , Reports from San Francisco indicate that the Webber tt Field's engagement at the Grand Opera house, which contin ues a fortnight is a distinct success. On the opening - night the - house was CHARLES Ml'RRAY, OLLlBrMAjCK AND KITTIE BECK. - Iii'the Second .Edition of "A Night on Broadway," at h Marquam.' . 4 V 4 - 1 - Ht-,"'nf - s nl if i ... I " s r 1 packed to the doors. It Is still undeter mined whether the organization will in clude, a. visit to Portland on this coast trip. "David Belasco and the theatrical : trust are fast widening the breach between them. Mr. Belasco now announces that he will construct eight or 12 more, first class theatres in the largest cities and in fact he is going to be a "trust' by himself. t . There are two roles in 'The Earl of Pawtucket" which almost any actress would be glad to play for nothing. This remarkable state of affairs has .been brought about by the fact that in tho theatrical profession, they have com to be looked upon as "lucky parts" and Of all superstitious people actors and act resses as a class are the most so. These roles are Harriet Fordyco and Ella Sea- ford. All the actresses who have played either have subsequently been married to rich men, or have obtained engage ments at very large salaries practically star .parts. ' The wonderful performance being given, at the Arcade theatre by the Tetsumarl, a troupe of seven Japanese. is the feature of the year in vaudeville circles. The same bill will continue all day today and Sunday. Howard Kylo will .present "Rose mary" at the Marquam shortly. The an nual engagement of tho Murry and Mack company . is announced at tho Marquam Grand theatre next Friday and Satur day nights, February 28 and 27, with a popular matinee Saturday. The seat diagram - for this engagement . will be opened on next Wednesday morning at 10 'o'clock.. Ben - Hendricks, tho popular character actor, will be seen here shortly in a new play, "Erlck of Sweden.". Pearl - Landers, Daniel-Frohman's in genue, and well known through her clever work with T. Daniel Frawley -here in stock, has signed for stock season -at the Bush Temple theatre in Chicago. It Is understood her husband. Al Phillip, who played the minister here with Stod- dart last season, has also signed a con tract with the same-people. , Stetson's "Uncle Toni'S Cabin,"-under the management of teonnWashburn is to appear at tho Marquam Grand theatre in the near future. Daniel Sully will be seen as the star in the "(Chief Justice" at the. "Marquam-'i' i '(, 'il$!' i:J, Alice Johnson, formerly here with .T. Danlel Frawley in stock plays rfft now engagea in a road tour or A , Frienjl or the Family," ' is sick : at Jackswrvllle, Florida, and her part' is being taken by an understudy,'. -Edith -Terry. :"' . ' The Baker Theatre company will leave on. Its road tour next month and Is to be followed here by .th Nelll-Morosco.com-. pany. '"..'"' It Is highly probable that the Olympla Opera company will play a limited en gagement at Cordray's theatre In the near : mm..' . . i i i . . s luiuro, xnv .xcperiuirv ' iuuiuucb a num ber of favorite operas. The Bostonlans will present a repertoire including "The Serenade," "Robin Hood" and "The Queen of Laughter." The lat- Lter had its first premiere at Spokane re cently and is said to have lots of dash and verve, with plenty of pretty and tuneful melodies. The Bostonlans need no further introduction. ;. Clever CathrlneCoimtless, who has made so many friends here, as leading lady of the' Baker stock company and who last season, starred In a road tour of "The Christian," is said to have signed a threo years-' -vontract with Ralph Stuart - ' ' " -ft Daniel Sully will shortly appear at the Marquam Grand In "The Chief Justice." an original and powerful production. The popular star has 'given to the stage such successes as "The Corner Grocery," "The Millionaire," "O'Brien the Contractor," "The Parish Priest" and "The Old Mill Stream," and Is said to have achieved the triumph of his life In this latest play. 'The Game Keeper,"- an Irish melo drama. Is coming this way and popular Frank Healey writes that it is playing to good business. Frank, by the way, was in advance with "Over Niagara Falls," and has been promoted to busi ness manager of the new play. It is a pleasure to anticipate the ar rival of Howard Kyle, the romantic actor, S-l'.:-, Wit i:: i 4 s-T:'i'i!:V : OZA WAUDROP. Tho Bright' LltUe Ingenuo with the Baker Company. who will shortly appear at the Marquam grand In "Rosemary." Mr. Kylo is best remembered hero for' his clever work in "Nathan Hale.". During March Rose Ce celia Shay and her grand opera companj are also booked for an engagement PRESS AGENTS MONOLOGUES BOBTomurs. The Bostonlans - will- give four per formances at the 'Marquam Grand thea tre beginning Tuesday night, February 21. The bills are: Tuesday night, Robin Hood"; Wednesday night, 'The Serenade"; Thursday night tho new opers, 'Tho Queen of Laughter"; Wed nesday matinee, "Robin Hood." To the role of King Lyohrlnes In "The Queen of Laughter," which he created, Henry Clay Barnabea is irresistibly tunny, being ripe, dron, finished and rich in ex plosive surprises. He is lighter of foot and happier in spirit this season than be has been in a dosen years, though on the 14th of November, 190 J, he cele brated the completion of his seventieth year. We have tho authority of the most conservative New York Tribune that "ho seems to grow younger as he grows older," and that on tho occasion of tho opening of the season, August- 24, ho was tho liveliest person on tho stage. It will bo In order for Mr. Barnabee's admirers to take up Oliver Wendell Holmes' felicitous compliment to Julia Ward Howe on a memorable occasion and congratulate him on being "70 year young. It Is a great privi lege to diffuse such cheer as Baranbee diffuses at 70, something that tho gods vouchsafe to few. There is Joy in ouch winter of life, and Bamabee is tho kind of man to make the coldest winter take on- some of the genlalist of . summer memories. The advance sale of seats opened this morning. . "TJEB CAaTB Or MBEIXIOUf VUEAJT." The new week opens at tho ' Baker theatre with the matinee tomorrow afternoon at which the Baker Theatre company will produce 'Tho Case of Re bellious . Susan." , It is a high-class society comedy In thrso acts by Herman Arthur Jones, and tells toe story of a wife's ' determination to . seek redress bocauSO' of her . husband's, supposed flirtations. She flirts with a young man named Luclen Edensor. A serious com plication Is averted by an elderly mutual friend. Sir Richard Kato. who from the beginning acted as peacemaker 1 1 t between her and her husband. Some of the best comedy, of tho ply centers about the Interchange of experiences during this separation of- James and Susan, s There are two other mated pairs In this lively drama, 'more xr less un happy, but comically so. One Admiral Darby;-who' portrays tho aged benedict who has been on fluty' away irom nis wife, Lady Darby, for six months.. There Is a Mrs. Quesnel to whose 'eharms the mentor, Sir Richard Kato, succumbs. Tho. delisrhtf ul comedy is rounded out by the relation Of the troubles of the Pybusses.- She is a strong-minded- ad vocate of. social reform y. and .female suffrage, strenuous anu oratorical. He is her aesthetio but unequal protector. "SOW ST TKB K5A." "Down by: tho Sea" commences a week's engagement at Cordray's theatre tomorrow (Sunday) witn. a maunee. "Down by the ,Sea'Ms a comedy-drama and has been running for tho past eight years in England. It received its initial American production last season at Bos ton, Mass.. where it played to the' larg est week's business in the history of the Boston theatre,' Tho play is a drama tlzatlon of a. well-known EngUsh novel, but the characters and situations have been slightly' changed to suit the tastes and ideas of tho American1 theatre-goer. The play occupies the position in lltera ture with such attractions as -onore Acres" and. "Way Down East." It is bright and clean, not overdrawn, and has a distinct vein of comedy wnicn brightens it wonderfully. , "S1ATES Of THB ISXXB." "Slaves of the Mine," which comes Ho Cordray's theatre next following' "Down by the Sea," tells an every-day story flavoring of the soil of the locality in which its scenes are laid, with char acters .drawn from life, . and comedy galore. It is skillfully constructed, con tains bright and witty dialogue, strong complications and dramatic scenes , of great strength. Special new scenery oy James Fox of New York and a metro politan cast insure a finished perform ance. ' S3 City. of the Million Rjoses - - . -. The name "Rose, society" has appeared in tho papers a number of times lately and yetvthero are many people who know very little about this organisation and what it is aiming to accomplish. Previous to the organization of the Rose society, a "Floral society," the floral department of the State Horticul tural society, was the only organisation of the kind in Portland. The object of this society was to assist in the plant ing and cultivation of flowers' in gen eral. Mrs. Card and Mrs. Shaftord were prominently Identified with this work. The Floral society was reorganized about two years ago Into what Is now known as the "Rose society." The rose question was considered so much more Important that it was decided to give attention to the planting and culture of that flower alone. The present object of this society is to assist the people of Portland in making this the "rose city" of the world. The rose seems peculiarly adapted to Portland. The Soil and climate are the best that have been found for its hardy growth, and it flourishes with so little car that lbs society ought to have the assistance of every Portlander in carry ing out its purpose. Frank Leo, secretary of the society, says that over 1,000.000 rose bushes have been planted jn Portland during the past two years. Seven thousand bushes have been planted on tho grounds of tho Lewis and Clark fair. A sum of $40 has been given to Mrs. Rose Hoyt the president of the society, $20 being taken from the treasury and the same amount being donated by the Woman's club. Tho money has been used in pur chasing roses, which have been planted along Thurman street from Twenty first out to the Lewis and Clark fair grounds.. It was intended to, have the slips planted next to tho curb, but owing to the fact that there Js a law in force prohibiting tho planting of plants oh the outside of tho walk on a streetcar line, they were planted on the inside Ulrlch Bruner is the rose which has been planted along this street. This rose is a brilliant cherry-red. This is one way which the society has taken to advertise the rose. Mrs. David Dryden, treas urer of the society, suggests a way by which the men of the city may help to make this tho rose city of the world. She says: "My advice to the gentlemen is to wear roses in their buttonholes. Many gentlemen- are loth to do this be cause it seems as If they were trying to make themselves conspicuous." Mrs, Dryden is an enthusiastio rose grower, 8he says: 'There Is no reason why Portland should not bo known as the rose city of tho world. In the first place we have the soil and tho climate. The plants do not cost much. -1 think a dollar-would buy e Lough plants for one summer. My advice to amateurs is not to undertake rose culture on too largo a scale at first Buy Just a few plants to start with so as to learn their several indi vidualities and then if- you acquire a fondness for the culture you may work on a larger scale. The tea rose is one of the most interesting varieties. Some people consider them best because they are so delicately beautiful. They excel all other classes for boquets and cut flowers. Tho Hybrid is a very popular variety. This class Includes the Hybrid Teas and tho Hybrid Perpetual. The Hybrid Teas are not as hardy as the Perpetuals, but will stand out during the winter with very slight protection. The Perpetuals are valuable for outdoor planting, as they aro very hardy and will stand the most severe winters. They aro very showy. Another favor ite variety Is the La France. This is delicate in coloring, perfect in form and is very fragrant so Is naturally well liked. If young people could only be taught that plants aco- living, feeling entitles. The soil hero Is so fine that people set the plants In tho ground and then ex-' pect them to blossom beautifully with out any further attention. Roses are gross feeders. They must have enrich ing occasionally. Tho soil must be stirred up around them so that the poor things can have a chance to breathe. Sometimes they will bo watered so much that the roots actually decay and again they will bo dying for a drink. Rose culture has always seemed to me like a game of -whiit. There are cer tain rules to follow and tnere are slso exceptions to these rules. People who wish , to cultivate roses successfully must study the individualities of the different flowers. These' are as strongly marked as those of people. I wish peo ple would plant more climbing roses, ss they make such a grand show. AraJn let me repeat my advice, "wear roses so that wo may bo known as the rose city of tho world." KM Cmu TOM TTX.X. cstose itchlns. this form, as well ss Dnu, Dicrumi or rroiruaing flies are rurA Kv T)r HA.iin.kA', xlH. ,A Stops itching and bleed Inc. Absorbs tu mors. 6 Oo a Jar, at druirlits, or sent or man. j. realise ire, write me about your eaaa.. Dr. Bosanko, Phil's, Pa, MARQUAM .GRAND THEATRE ."i... f . " i ' ' i -5 Tuesday WcdneayJ 23-24-25, 1904. t Special XattUMO Wsdaoodaj sight at tiU O'clock. td : n 0 Ub(D&11:(D)irDD5iin)S) WITH 1 HENRY CLAY BARNABEE Tuesday Wight, OBiir xoos. Wednesday ITiffct ' SCBBVAJDB. Special Matinee Wodnsf day at moning Prices; Lower floor.1 except rows, $1.60. Balconyi First three rows,-$1.60; second three rows. T - $1.00; last six rows, 75o. Gallery: TSo and 10a. Boxes and logos, X ' . fUI,0V. , f . , . f Special Matinee Prices: Lower floor, oxoopriast throw row. $1.80; last . " V : Kmaa a.K mmm.. ... ....... A . a . ... .... u" "j ma. x.uv. jsuoonyr . rows,, 7 Be; last six rows, -SOo..' ' S Boats Aro.jrow. Selling. . v..' - ' - M A Drill A VI ID A FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIQHTS, FEBRUARY 26-27, 1904 Populas Price Matlneo Saturday at HIS O'Olook. THE MASTERS OF MIRTH Murray and Mack J I -with... ' 1 .MS. 5 40 MERRY MELODIOUS FUN MAKERS 40 x m i noon) zornoi or Tn mrnoaii zcraot 20 MUSICAL4 RICHLY STAGED! Xvanlng Prices Lower floor, except last I rows, $1.00; last I rows. 71a. Balcony", first rows, 75c; last rows, 80a Gallery. 15 and I So, Boxes and Loges, $7.10. - Popular Matlneo Prlooo Adults, SOo. Children, tSo to any part of theatre. Tho advance sale of seats will open next Wednesday morning at II O'elOCk. ' -:;-.'.. C0RDRAYS THEATRE cffiS,ll EVENING PRICES IS c. ISclSo. 40o and iOo. MATINEE PRICES Adults 2Sc Children 10c, pobtx.avs's rsmu tamtxt txzatbb. U7 SBB tha Electrical Storm at Sea. SSB the East Haven Light and Rescue. -SXB tho Wonderful Eleotrloal Effects. , THE BAKER THEATRE OEO. L. BAKEt, 5ol Lcscm sad Manager Pbono Mala 1907 PORTLAND'S FASHIONABLE POPULAR-PRICED PLAY HOUSE George L. Baker presents the Baker Theatre Compter seSSSnttSSSo FEBRUARY 21 THE ,- " v REBELLIOUS SUS A clever high-class society comedy by Henry Arthur Jones. The first time in Portland at popular prices. ISEXT- THE TWO and WILLIAM 11. MacDONALD Thursday Srigkt V '--Tho 9n 'Opera ' . : : TEX QT7IES OT LiTOITII. 9 US .. O'Clock mOBBf JKOOS. laat ' three rows, tl.001 last thro - irsi mreo rows, si.ov; seoena mreo Gallery, llo and lie. v.; ,.f?.;;;. home Maim 188. TUT A TDI7 abim. Xosldsat Maaa7r. NUMBERS 20 HANDSOMELY QOWNED I Last time tonight "One Might In Juno" -good company! good show. . Week Starting Tomorrow Matinee, Sunday, February 21 Mr. Phil Hunt Presents Last Season's Big Success Tho Roroantlo Comedy-Drama " , DOWN BY THE SEA Interpreted by tt Splendid Com- pany, including,--r- Miss Fannie Curtis SBB tho Illumtnated Cathedral. SBB the Magnificent Scenic Ef fects. . v SBB the Startling- Mechanical Ifc-foots. CASE0F . "-, - .'.I' WnClC . t GRPrlAP !G . i-