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' J . ... TIIE- OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING- DECEMBER 17. 1805.' 13 S rVLth. -.1' i UJT - i .j -r- ir - i r.v'T war 8f cm:- NS IHt1- ' 7 "' THIS ' Murquim Oraad "T)te Sho-Gua," all wark. Ut-laara "All tba Comfort at Boom," II ws. - 1 " Empire "A MUaooii Olrl," all waak. Bilirr Riirleaque, all I I-rrle MfUxlraoaa, all waek. htar Vaudt-Tlll. . Urauoj VaudrTllla. .1 Liberty Vaudeville. " ... -...: .. By Raca Whitney. ., "WORTLAND having; plunired kad- 1 jl ; derily into a iieaaon of mualcal I ( comedy. .play (oar will ba inter ' anted to learn that tha only company preaentlna "Florodora" thla annaon stranded last week aX Fremont, Nebraaka. The circumstance demon' strates one of 'two Important facta that the. playg-olnr public la hopelessly flckl or that certain money-mad man ag-ers'are afflicted 'With an Insane desire to kill the foose of the golden egg's. . John C Fisher, who made a fortune out' of the piece, decided that he was through with It. He leased the rights to the Rlaga-Lojis company. . This con cern no doubt gave a cheap Imitation of the original production killed It, In other word a and Anally we are pre sented with tha spectaele of a sheriff coming down on one of the most sue ceasful attractlona of a decade with an attachment for $1,950 to satisfy Fisher and Ryley for arrears. In royalty, . Ho are the mighty fallen. ' Tlorodora" did more toward creat ing the musical comedy erase than any , half doaen "aucceaaea one ean name. lt was ..virtually .JUiftitloneer in thla line of entertainment . and was a great ' money-maker, '.there oeea-.s to be no excuse for its decadence, v "The Prince of Pllaen," now ' in Its fourth season, is still crowding . tha theatres of the country. Nobody has ss yet Identified the wordfa11ure with "Rip Van Winkle." Richard Manafleld la" tin-pny l"g "Beau Brummel" and "Jeykll and Hyde." The ' Bostonlans, but for errors In manage ment and internal disputes, might still be Intact We still ' love to hear the strains bf. Mikado" or "Chimes of Nor . mandy," and most of us would walk a good distance to listen to "The Belle of New York." In each of these a class Is represented, and "Florodora" being a topllner In Its particular set, it is rea sonable to assume that the on and only cause of tne deatn of thla great favorite was "cold feet" on the part of .; the owners, which Is, however, their loss - more than ours. The Harquam has all thla week "The Bho-Qun," sent out by Henry W. Sav age, a manager whose policy Is some what different from that of Fisher and Ryley. As playgoera have learned by experience, they can rely on Savage fot a capable cast at most any stage of the game. At least he never allows a suc cess to perish-while In his keeping, and he parts with them only because new Interests demand his people, his money ' and his attention. A little later Mr. Savage Is to send ns "The Yankee Con sul" a treat we have long awaited ' and on top of that "The College Wldo." It would be a good, idea for show -shoppers to stick with him as long as he keeps his side of the bargain, as ha certainly did In the excellent production of "The Prince of PI 1 sen" last week.' - The Belasco stock company.1 retold Pickens' story of love and self-sacrlflce. No bill heretofore presented at the the atre has been received with more gen uine satisfaction. From the sorabet romance, "The Only Way," the com pany begins the new week In a well known old farce, -"All I he Comforts of Home." The fact that there has been a no ticeable, slump in the patronage . of vaudeville recently did' not frighten ' Alex "Pantages of Seattle, who pur , chased the Liberty . theatre last week, Jhu providing a house for his circuit's attractions in TortIand.The- Pantages ' acts will be soen at the Liberty from now on, although the actual change In ownership Is not to occur until Christ- mas day. " - SMALL TALK OF STAGE PEOPLE. 1 Nance O'Nell has been warmly wl- corned by her fellow San Franciscans. She has Just completed a successful tour of Australia. . Henry Blossom's second comedy- for Thomas Rosa, "A Fair Exchange." was "not successful. It will be made over 8 j Into a light opera. "La Belle Marseillaise. Virginia Hamad's newest vehicle, has caused a split among the New York critics, some .'of whom praise play and players, while others condemn both. The Mirror says of Vincent Serrano, who appears as Na poleon, that "he neither looked like Bonaparte nor any other Frenchman that ever existed'' and at the same time classes Miss Hamed's Josephine, as "byaierlcsl." "Ths Lnbrynth,' front all accounts. Is Ihe moat unworthy and Immoral play vat presented hy Olga Nethfrraole, not excepting "flnpho." Neiheranle. how ; ever, recently sent something ovet 11,000 In receipts of a performance to an Rngtlah charitable society. . Which pro fid ps another 'opportunity 'for' a tainted money dlacuaalon. " William A. - Brady ) miking arrange ' frlenta for an all-star revival of "Tht IXMooon. ' --. ' --" ( i V, A v n ..C7 Leading ztrn jsfZajsco stock co. mTfficemRmoFHQMi "be& son. m7.mc.17. t .v.- -WW' BROADWAY 6fflBTY6IBtM -to 7 1 mm IX (cmviSiZ pay - " :' ' I I!' - '.... A . . V..am , ' " m v w mi 11 I .' ) ' " ' " ' MIA E TT1E GOOVIUCIi K3 1 v 4? w The life of Mosart Is the basis of a poetlo drams by a niece of Secretary Root. Howard Kyle win appear as the great composer when the work Is pro duced. .,'..... ..... A new melodrama is called "Why Adam 81nned." William Gillette has declared that he will never again appear professionally In England.' Y3yde Fitch Is working on a play for Blanch 'Walah for next season. "The Woman In the Case,' her present ve hicle, was recently the subject of a Aery denunciation by , the Lexington (Kentucky) Herald, on the (round that It was Immoral. . White Whittlesey soon leaves for Europe, to remain until April. "The Press Agent," Peter T. Daly's new musical comedy, la roundly roasted by 'the . New York critics. : Sara Bernhardt declarea that she is now .visiting America for the last time as an actress. Maude Adams has broken all records at the Empire theatre. New ' York, In Peter Pan." ''Aunt -Louisa" Eldrldge, ona of the oldest and most favorably known sc- tresses In America, Is dead. She was noted In the profession for her gener osity. She made her debut In 1144, Joseph Jefferson being In the same company, and later became popular In Shakespearean plays. The- following paragraph Is from the Drama tie. Mirror, which some one. has evidently misled; the case' never having been heard of Here! A. report has, been received to the,. effect that M. B. Redmond has been "found guilty of pirating 'A Prisoner of War nnder the title of "Prisoners of War and sen fenced to a year's Imprisonment. Duf lng recent visit to the Paclflo coast Arch Sol wyn attended a performance of Raymond's eompsnr in 'Prisoners of War" at Portland, Oregon, and recog nised the piece as a garbled revision of Theodore Kremer's 'A Prisoner of War,' owned by Aubrey MittenthaL Ha Im mediately telegraphed for L. H. Hays, the Seattle attorney for the play brokers, who tried to stop the play by Injunction proceedings. Falling In this, he prosecuted nnder the federal stat utes." , r MONOLOGUES. "Sho-Gun" All Week at Marquam. Henry W. Savage announces for pres entation at th Marquam Grand theatre for one week beginning tomorrow (Monday) night, with the only matinee next Saturday, the Korean comic opera, "Th Sho-Oun," by George Ade and Oustav Luders, with a most magnifi cent equipment and a cast of rare strength and brilliance. "Th Sho-Oon" marks the first Joint effort -of George Ade and Guatav Luders, the foremost author aid composer In America, -and' it is oil a or in moai conaiaient ana Beau tiful ofiarlngg ever mad upoa y an stage. Both th scenes are laid in Korea, a land of. fanciful delights and weird customs, and the marvelous In genuity of Mr. Ade has never been bet ter exemplified than In this work. The Henry W. Savage trademark for seasons past has been synonymous wttb the most original efforts and the most fascinating books and music, and of all of his offerings, "The Sho-Gun" is on of th moat creditable. When produced last season It scored a most pronounced success. ."The book Is such as could only be expected from such a brilliant writer as Mr. Ade. while the music by Mr. Luders surpasses by far most of nis Dest previous errorta. in th cast will be John E. 'Henshaw, Agnes Cain Brown, William C. Weedon, J. E. Leary, Genevlv Day, E. P. Parsons, May Ten Broeck. Lawrence Coever, Isabella D'Armond and D. H. Poppln. An Interesting fact In connection with the' forthcoming engagement la that the "property list" calls for no less than 1,150 separate and distinct pieces 1 of "properties," such aa fans, flowers,-, cushions, lanterns and other Incidentals of a big production. This is the largest property list any comlo opera in America has ever had. Seats are now selling for th entire engagement. ' "All the Comfort of Home." - Belasco"" A- 'Maver Take -considerable pride In announcing aa th SOth week's bill at their popular playhouse the rip ping old comedy, "All the Comforts of Horn. It will be a deserved relaxa tion for the company and for patrons after the heavy bill of last week, "Th Only Way." "All th Comfort . of Horn" was written by William Gillette, a fact which Is Itself a guarantee of th qual ity of th play. Coming from th au thor of such dramas as "Secret Service" and "Sherlock Holmes" and comedies of th high standard of "Because Sh Loved Him Bo" and "Too Much John sun." no further recommendation is re quired. . . But "All the Comforts Of Home" la celebrated for Its own record, a long, and prosperous one. Who have ever seen It has not forgotten the many amusing situations In the "quiet little place" called a hotel the Incident of the nervous old gentleman and the bouncer's case of mistaken Identity, for example, or the lodger for whose benefit th management buys a. clock. The fare" nils an evening with screams of laughter. Th east calls for practically alt mem bers of the company. Miss Lawrence and Mr. Walling will play the "leada" aa usual. , "Buster Brown", at Marquam. On of th moat succesful produc tion of th season Is Melville Ray mond's - presentation of th t farce corned jr. with musical, and spectacular features, "Buster Brown," which will be given at th Marquam Grand theatre Christmas week, beginning Monday, December tt, direct from th Majestle theatre. New York, that brilliant ar tist and caricaturist, Richard F. Out cault, has made "Buster Brown" on of th best known characters that have ever sprung from th human .brain. Melville B. Raymond was quick to se Its dramatic possibilities and acquired th sol dramatlo rights. - Now we are to ae a real, live, flesh and blood "Buster." His fun and- bla capacity for mischief, whether intentional or unln tentlonal. make universal appeal to our sympathies and riaiblltles. The ad vance sale of seats will open next Fri day, December 21 at 10 o'clock.' . . ; . . : Broadway Gaiety Oirla. Manager Baker of th Baker theatre has the Broadway Oaiety Girls booked to appear for th ensuing week. This la the strongest combination in mualo. comedy, scenlo effects, and entertain ing ability, that It will be the good for tune of the , patrons Of this house to see during th present season. Th girls srs young and pretty and number 15, -The dances are lively and cleverly executed, and th mualo rich In melody, the Comedians exceptionally clever, the action breesy and the costnmes reaplen. dent, color and cut showing to advantage the graceful outlines ofth show girls wearing them.- ' 11 The vaudeville stars are Miss Mildred Stoller, th 'most beautiful and gor geously gowned queen of farce comedy:' Johnny Weber, the funny Dutchman;. Kenny and Hon Is, rapid-fir comedians; Green sisters, Gardner West, and Sun shine, the Cuban pickaninny; Mr. 'Mar shall, Impersonator, and' th - premier sensational acrobats, th Four Metros troupe. - No time or money has been spared to make this attractlonwhat It boast to be, the best of Its kind on the road. The Broadway Gaiety Girls will open at th Baker with th matlnen this afternoon, and wilt giv the reg ular Wednesday bargain day-- matins and Saturday matin, which will close th engagement. ' w "The Miaaoar! Olrl." V V. Th attraction at th Empire for the entire week, starting with today's mat inee, will be Fred Raymond's . well known story of plain people, plainly told, "The Missouri Girl." Among ths many plays which have been offered theatre goers the last several years few' have attained th popularity of "The Missouri Olrl." It Is now In Its tenth season of prosperity. "Shor Aers,"- '"Devil" Auction" and Hanlon's "Suptrba" are the only first-class onenlght-etand pro ductions that havefeen before the pub lic continuously for so long a time. To many, people the return of "Th Mis sourl Olrl" Is llks renewing acquain tance with an old friend. To every one it mean an- opportunity for an evening f enjoyment. , Tb matin performance ot Thl Missouri Olrl? will prove a carnival of healthy amusement for- the children. The comedy element of "The Missouri Girl" revolves around Zek and Daisy, a country boy and girl, who furnish amusement for both old and young" at their country home and when visiting at a wealthy man's residence In Chi cago. The show Is Just such a one as the children like, and th matin prices are so' reasonable that the attendance will probably test th capacity of th Empire both this afternoon and at next Saturday's matinee. w w : ' ' Jolly Glrla. Following th Broadway Gaiety Girls at the Baker this week comes still more girls, with the Interesting title jf the Jolly Girls, Burlesqusra. This merry troupe, which will be her for th holidays, opens next Sunday mat inee, December 14. WW Christmas Attraction at Empire. The Empire "has a strong attraction for Chrtatmas week In ""Jerry From Kerry," which will open next Sunday matinee, .December 14. There will also be a special holiday matinee Christmas day at th regular matinee price. , VAUDEVILLE AND STOCK. At the Grand. From t until 18:4 S today th perform ances at th Grand will be" continuous. This will be th last appearance of Miss Annie Abbott, th megnetlo wonder, and Mr. and Mrs.. Robyns, who are giving a most artistic dramatic sketch. Those who have not seen these two great acts and th other attractive features on the Grand's bill should not overlook this last opportunity. ' Beginning tomorrow with th matinee, th Grand presents a new list of at tractions, headed by th eastern stars, Fuller, Ross at Co., playing "Slick Dick," a screaming fare. Fuller, Ross Co. com here with th highest rec ommendations froncth foremost vaude ville palaeea e&the east. This Is their first visit to the' coast. Ethel White sides and her little colored boys have a singing specialty "that will bring down the house. Tb act Is snappy, with never a slow moment, while the comedienne and het youngsters are on the stage. Fynn and Pandy, without question .th two beet act obats In vaude ville, will return after an absence of several months. This team not only doea startling acrobatlo twists, but also has a strong lane of good comedy, Jsme Hennessy will appear aa the bashful maid, a character which he has made his own. Th msrvelous . Rouaell, a leading light in' vandevllle. Is another strong attraction. Harold Holt, th boy singer, will be retained and the Grendl scop Will show funny - "Moving Day" pictures. There are dally matinee and two. show. eacn BhV Tb , treK-ut J week will see an all-star bill at th Grand. , ' w , The Star's New-BUL Thos who hav not seen th feature bill at th Star during th past week should attend the theatre toda)'. The performances will run from 1:10 until 10:46 without Intermission. Earl and Wilson, comedy musical ar tists, are featured on th new list of attractions, which start with 'the mati nee at the Star tomorrow. They play on novel Instruments and sprinkle their act with amusing comedy. The midget magician, the only one In the world. Zalno, will fill an Important part of the entertainment. This little man, al though scarcely bigger than a pint of cider, Is the equal of Hermann in maglo and his act is all the more entertaining because he Is . so diminutive. Miss Thelma Deverne, the female baritone, is on the list and her wonderfully deep voice will be heard to th best advan tage In a number of classical solos. York and -Herbert are singers and dancers who Introduo acrobatlo stunts In their act. They com well recom mended and have made a hit wherever they have appeared on th Paclflo coast: J. Frank Ely Is a monologulst. one of the few In the business who make a specialty of writing their own songs and manufacturing their own stories. This I why he is aor successful as an entertainer. There will be a new Illus trated song singer and the Staroscop will show "The Hen With the Golden Eggs," a regular holiday-pantomime moving picture. There are three ahows dally at th Star, a matins -and two night performances. -w . At the Lyric As ' th Lyric stock company grows In favor so do th plays produced at thla popular little playhous Improve In their standard. For the coming week, starting Monday, December If, th play will be "A Southern Heroine," which Is a southern romance In four acta. For th first time In Portland the publlo will se this beautiful piece which has been produced by some of the best known actors In the -profession today. Special scenery Is required to produce this play. Especially worthy of men tion Is the scene In th third act, which shows an old cotton mill of th south by moonlight, overgrown with moas, vines and flowers. , - . . r Th patrons of th Lyrlo will see what Is ssld to be on f the beat comedy-drama of the season In "A Southern Heroine." The usual special ties will be Introduced between the acts and ths Lyrlscop has a new series of moving pictures. Last opportunity today to see 'TJinder. . ' TheT Llberty'i Holidays.'. Get r1ht for the holidays (by start ing In rlaht. The way to Mo that l to, ae the Liberty's pig vaudeville fu.t, which begin tomorrow afternoon. At tn ouch th formal transfer of th theex tre from .Keating St Flood to th Pan tages a rudlcate has not yet bean made, tt haa been arranged to begin tb Pan tages regime tomorrow afternoon with on of th beat bills that big circuit haa ever brought to tb coast. Th policy of th management 1 to eater especially to women and children and to glv th best value for th money ever offered. Tb price hav been fixed at 10 cents to any seat la th house. Hare I th program; Frank Wilson, th crack bicyollst ot th world. In his wonderful trick yel set. Th four Georges, in their famous) doll norelty- apectatty; Odell and Hart. -premier comedians. Th Baltlmor quartet, instrumentalists and singers. Th original Maud Carter. Leo White, song Illustrator, and tb blograpb. show ing th latest life motion plcturea, Every afternoon and evening. Coatla uoua performance today. DELIGHTFUL NEWPORT. Splendid weatke a Thla VvaJa . racln OoaaU Beaort. Delightful In every particular 1 the weather at Newport, and th Souther Pacific and the Corvallle At Eastern rahV " roads hsv resumed their aheap rate to tMs place for th winter. Particular by-kinsr-atl'hlTd-andWashlnftoai " streets. Portland. 231 WASHINGTON ST PORT IAN 0 , OftcqOM. MAKE or MCNJ ClOTHtJ V-
