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1 "4 . THE OREGON 'SUNDAY JOURNAL PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNINQ, - DECEMBER .-29. 1007., r - a, M n H, If J t 7 u J '1 u ! ....... r ' J' ' ' Xt ' ... ( i v ' i V' 1'' , I .. "' It' , o , mi i J i I- l' s t. J jo a ."" THB-IADY PEACOCK. ViS'4 w "AV00I)LAND'U A A kNIOHWriPECTALPEICB YYY wT. c5ATUKDAV. 7W THE TtEllie. ;0 i , ARTZOINA AT WE f 7. A; it " . ' at TOE KP1R,B TT 7 DRAMATIC CALENDAR FOR, THE WEEK HEILIG Tonight, Ban Francisco opera company, in . "Ship Ahoy"; Wd roBday night, "Uncle Tom' Cabin"; ' Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ""Woodland," comlo opera. . , MARQIJAM GRAND Tonight nd tresk. "Arleoim." , ; , BAKKR Resident stock company, In "The Crisis." , STAR French stock company, In "A Man of Mystery." EMPIRE Musical comedy, "Aro You Crazy?" , -. , PANTAGE8 Vaudeville. ' ' . 'VV:-. -"" " ' ' " GRAND Vaudeville. . -t , ". , " ' ' ' . ' c iNExfiWEEkIoFFERINGS 1 . HEILIG Bunday. Mondajr, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jamea T, Powers In " : "Th Bl Moon." "l ;'.:.;''" :: ' MARQUAM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,' Wednesday, -motion pictures of .. ...i the Passion Play"; Thursday, Friday,. Saturday, Florence Roberts, in . "Zira."'' v - ' ' BAKER Resident stock company, in "Soldiers of Fortune." EMPIRE "At the Old cross Koaas. ' lie PE03IISES MADE BT THEPEESS AGENTS "Ship Ahoy" at Heilig Tonight, ' The i San Francisco opera company will bid adieu to their many friends and admirers in a special performance of "Ship Ahoy" at the Helli .theatre ;to night at 8 :1 5 o'clock. In . addition ; to the fact that the San Franciscans ara saying good-bye added interest ia given the event by virtue of the fact that "Ship Ahoy! has a reputation one of i the most entertaining pieces of theat rical property in existence. Filled to the brim ana overflowing with humor, with musical numbers that suit the wniatiers' art ae weir, the musically' ed ucated, with a wealth of scenery and nome. half dozen . dancing . aurpriaes -Ship Ahoy gives promise of being a jnoiit delightful affair. - .i ' -in the San Franclncd opera company's production Arthur Cunningham will be ommoaore uoiurnwis uooic, part-that fits the bljr baritone like a glove. A Ida Jlpmml and Maudo Beatty, as the rival prima doimas. Mile, Auburn! Eranl, the American prima donna and MUe.Georgl ', i'arolina, from thet Grand Opera -bouse, I'aria Kentucky).f are seen and heard tn advnntaee. Euaene Wiener will tu jyleutenant I-ollypop, the tenory , young officer. ,"Ship Ahoy", having as its purpose, laugu maxing, tne comedy parts, as in to be expected, are many. George Kunkol wi:l be the Colonel Mopleson "Mulberry, the glib American theatrical manaper. Daphne Pollard will . be ChrfHtv the jiroperty boy. A Wilder, who has ; been kindly loaned to Frank W. Healjr by the Mepfrs. Shubert, will ,hare full charge of the production. v' V ''.V:;,J;,-; Stanford Glee Club Tomorrow,. The Los ' Angeled . Times has this to i-vy of the Stanford Glee )and' Mandolin cluVe which will appear at. the Heilig theatre tomorrow" tMonday) night; ; v "College men. merv of the world, and a I classt'a sat com with mirth. ",4 Hie ttoya a-.i-J s'.ili gave way "to th hilarity of the occasion and vociferously applauded tb-wo.i;k- the clubs. "There has not been a more enjoy able concert presented by the young men of - Stanford before, and it is a pleasure to note that they were given a reception-both' cordial and substantial.-'- - - "The honora, as i between the two clubs, may be equally divided, and they both did the nneat work of the kind ever heard, in Los Angele No one of those who listened with such delleht to the work of the clubs could have guessed ' that the- boys were all ems- teurs. This .. makes - the v exceptional work' of the clubs .the more remarks ble. r - r" .'..,) :,';. ,",.vf.;. '.v .. "Mr. Kellogg, the clever fmperaonator, with his smile that defies descriDtion and his spicy mimicry and dramatic power,' won the - instant friendship of the house and performed a lonar list of selections inimitaDiy - f "Evervbod v . went down before Brad. ford and Bernard, the two funny men who have an unlmlted iuddit of sne cial ties and dances at their command. and they as well grave an irresistible opera duet rouowed by piano duets, all done with the utmost spontaneity, ease and vivacity, Keeping tne nouse in an uproar." The- seat sale , is now open at the uieaire. . 4 - . . , "Woodland" at HeUig Thursday.' The Helllg. Fourteenth and Washing. ton streets, will offer for the last part of the week, commencing Thursday, with a. special price matinee Saturday, Henry W. Pavmrc'n - rrvivn nf PItIov ana quaer e -woodland,'' which has been aptly described as ,a musical fantasy of the forest. -Irt orm It is ; one . of iiuiiiu-i inn most distinctly novel taJf productions of recent years. The element nf nnvnitv win to be most' conspicuous in -"Woodland." u enierxatnraent just iike it has ever been presented to the f amusement-loving . public in this : or any other coun try. The Story la Imarlnatlva nA nw etle; the characters have all been s i"- inrai'iiw xeeiner tribes and rur r.ish opportunities for a, great diver sity, or suxreestlve broadly comic Blue Jay and Rooster to the demure Jenny Wren, the Gorgeous Peacock, and the ailver-throated Night ingale. . ' ,'.;,-. The comedy of the niece trill ha fnnn cl'n end refined,; but. heart v, end th action is at ll , times uprightly. One of the principal charms lies tn tUe tnu- oSCENE P3&OK I.- 1 Forrest Seabury. at the Lyric. Sic. The sonrs will he found th ha a'a. llghtf ully lively and - catchy, and the Kiisemuiea ana cnoruses nave been e clared by all who have witnessed the performance to be the best Mr. Luder nas ever written. rine piay has been staged - in a manner most elaborate, vuBuy inn anisuc. The company comprtses msnv weir known singers and comedians, each of Whom has made an individual hit anil are well-known throughout the country. The Jeading comedy role, that of King mm jay ana me dostus -L r hiri ia played, by the clever comedian, George lesiie. - .uainty ; nine Lieia smith is tne pert - ana - saucy Jenny - Wren; Dwlght Allen the comical General Roos ter: H. A. Barrows the wise Jiirtc Owl- Harry Benham is the bold Robin Red breast; Miss Mary uuive. a vounar nrlma donna with a sympathetic voice. . playa ine part ut ino suver-inroatea Jdlss Nightingale: Florence Rother Is, the Ladv Hawk: Elizabeth flnuimr ' th proud - Lady ' Peacock, - and Miss Con stance Farmer the demure Dove. .. Seat sale ODehs at the theatre- t Tuesday.. ; , James T Powers Next Sundays Sam S. and Lee . Shubert, (incorpor ated) offer James ; T. Powers and a large company who will be seen at the Helllg theatre for four nights, begin ning next Sunday, January 6,. one week' from tonight, in -the latest trans-At-i lantlc musical- suctesa, Th Bju I Moon," which is said to be a particu larly bright and attractive musical of fering . with . many . bright and catchy songs and- scenic and coeturnic - investiture-that is opulent : with the atmos phere of the' orient. Seat, sale opens next Friday at the theatre. ...(--- , . -., ' "Arizona." ' : Augustus - .Thomas' . perennial , "Arl aona" will be the attraction at the Mar quam Grand for "one ; week, beginning tonight; matinees Ney Year's day and Saturday. ; It Is the Holiis E. Cooley production. - Interest in .this play - la largely dependent on the fidelity .with' which its '"atmosphere" is reoresented. Mr. Cooley and his aids have succeeded in this particular, and have given us a picture of ranch and military' life in the far southwest that I known to be accurate. - Mr. Thomas Is an exnert craftsman, a thinker besides, and a poet with ,a turn . for . the ; practical.-. His judgment of - dramatic values and his rine sense or proportion are percepti ble In his choice and niacins of charac ters and in .the things he provides for them to undertake each according to hl4iature, education t ana exigent mo tive. .( .; W6 never tire of. visits from Henry and "Ma" Canby, the contrasting he and she- of -the hospitable home of the Arapalpa ranchers. - .Tony Mostane, whose extraordinary ideas concerning the appropriate language of love com. prise much, of - th striking - humor ? i ' eST. 6EO0SG5 DAGIyBH . ' FRBNCn STOCK CO. the play; grim and honest old Sergeant Kellar' of the army, whose chevrons are the symbol of a lifetime of devoted service to the flag of hla adopted coun try; chivalrous Colonel Bonham, the suave scoundrel, Captain . Hodgman, faithful and honorable Dr. Fenelon, the strangely Interesting Lena Kellar. the boyishly natural - and delightful Lieu tenant Fenton, even the weak and quer ulous Estrella Bonham. find a hearty welcome eyery.time they come to town. Miss Lizzie McCall as Mrs. Canby and Frank Kemble aa Sergeant Kel lar, hold over from last season.- The re mainder of the capable- cast comprises joseon ureen as . Menrv canny. J. , J. SXi?naf- ?L0-J?onJm,FMr Vl b many novelties, singers, dancers. Jinia Pearson as Estrelly Bonham, Miss ulia Morris aa Lena Kellar, Edward J. rarreu as jjieuienant uenton. Miss Brlce, Mtna Crollus Gleason: Mrs. Col fax. Miss Louise Kent;- Iuse Russell, alias Maribel Seymour: Anna Brine made. Miss Fay Balnter; Maud Gather wood. Miss Elsie Garrett: Eugenie Re nault. Miss Rhea Mitchell; Nancy. Mis Liouise Kent. 'Soldiers o Fortune", Next at Baker, Richard Harding Davis' charming ro mance of ' South America ' "Soldiers Of Fortune. will be the Baker company's attraction - Immediately following , "The crisis-- ana opening-next Hunaay mat inee, January . ' "Are You Crary?" at Empire. Empire patrons will be kept in a con tant state of merriment air week by the lively musical farce "Are You Craayr which opens at that popular home of road attractions this afternoon. It Is a comedy that affords unlimited amusement from the opening act to the final laughable situation, although far- cirai in cnarncter, tne comedy is olev erlV constructed and the various com. plications work out with wonderful or iginality. The main situations hinge on tne mistaxen identity idea, and re- un in enaiens complications. The caat ia one of the heat ever nan In musical comedy, and includes Frank Damsel, William Mitchell. Joe Fore, Albert Homberg, Frank Collins, James t erris. Liorraine ueene, Frances Farr, xvum tuinns ana juanei uoraon. During the three acts high-class spe cialties, and many new and original songs and musical numbers are intro duced. Some of the biggest song hits are "ne xs tne oniy.uiri." "The Charge of the Teddy Beara." "Until I Return Again." "My Tootsle Woo." and "Come un vac. Home.- There, will be mati neea during the week on Wednesday (New Year's day) and Saturday. Everv ueiaii -necescary zo piease tne eye and fleae an audience which wants to augh and enjoy good specialties will be found In the merry musical melange "Are You,Crasy?" at the Empire. ; , - ... "At the Old Cross Roads." . A play that has attracted the unusual attention among theatre goers, the past few seasons is - "At the Old Cross Roads." The play, will be seen at the empire ineatre ror tne. weeic xoiiowing "Are You 'Craay," and will open next Bunaav matinee, January a. l .' y ' The Grand's Bill. New Year's week will be potable at the 'Grand, made so by the unusually attractive list of vaudeville artists sent here by Sullivan . ft Conaldlne.- .There it3nTwTllBJwSLI& bill. ' Tom and Edith Almond are the people concerned. They have a singing, dancing and skating specialty which la new and original. "The 'Absinthe Fiend" is a one-man sketch and Is pre sented by Walter XlcCullough. A sketch filayed by - one - roan la a novelty In tsalf. McCullough has made a reputa tion for himself in this reallstlo char apter ' In the way of eccentric singing and. dancing Jack and ' Bertha Rich have few rivals. Madge Maitland is a sink ing and musical comedienne who la sail to be particularly clever- In her line of endeavor. The. Oreat Poscatel Is a novel aerial I at -doing stunts tn mid air which require a cool head, strength and filenty of nerve. All these quallflra ions he possesses. The Musical Bells tn be another specialty -on tne list or good things. There will be a new Illus trated song by Joe Thompson and "Tha Pearl Fisher'' will 4e flashed from the Q rand I scone. ' .i . 1 1 ' Today will be the'laat performances or -the present program, wnich -contains the . Henog trained; horses from tha New York Hippodrome; Savan and Mill. comedy acrobats;- Harry Crandall and company and othera. . - t Alma Bradley aa the irrepressible Bo nlta Canby, W. ,H. Gerald as Captain Hodgman. Miss Jean Carson as the schoolma'anv D. J. Sullivan aa Dr. Fen elon, William Morgan as Lieutenant Hallack,. .Irving J. Lancaster - as the vacquero, Frank Payton as Lieutenant xoung ana wnanes Aves aa Major Cocb ran, "The Crisis" at the Baker. The Baker1 stock company will open I this afternoon in a splendid production of Winston Churchill's romantic South ern play, "The Crlais," which will prove a delight .to the thousands of readers of this moat widely read of lata books. There will be a special holiday matineo New Tear's day (Wednesday), The play deals, with a critical nerlod I of American history, and the scenes are laid in the city -of St. Louts, beginning iuai unur, xo tne eieution or ' Abraham i jlncoln to' the presidency-for his first I term. The principal characters ara Stephen Brice and Virginia Carvel. Brlce ia : irom - tne , norm iioston and . al though he has been educated and reared In luxury, finds himself and his mother ruined and penniless at the-death of his father. They arrive at St, Louis, where urice- is to stuay law in tne on ice or an old friend of his father's, Judge Whip ple, and Stephen creates a aensatlon by buying, a slave girl at an auction, bid- aina- against virxima uarvei rrom tna luage's window. . - - - , i Although Miss Carvel hates all Yan kees, opportunity cornea to him later to prove his worth aa a man,--and de spite an ner prejudice ana . animosity, In -the end she surrenders to his great love Austin Webb will play Stephen Brlce, and Miss Barney his southern sweetheart, Virginia Carvel.. The reduc tion wui ne unaer the direction of William Dills, and the cast will be as follows: Colonel Carvel, Earl D. Dwire; Judge wnippie. wuiiam uiesson; Stephen Brice, Austin Webb; Clarence Colfax, Donald Bowles; Carl Richter, Howard Russel; Elephanlet Hopper, Robert Ho- niniia, ivm jainerwooa. James meason: Morris Renault. Edward Lawrence: Jack Brlnsmade. Charles Lewis? Mn Tartar. Edward Lawrence; , Josephua,- Charles Lewis: Ephum'R. E. Braflburv: Vir ginia Carvel, M'" Marlon Barney; Mra, I 4 ... . . 'i . . . .. . . comedian and others In the list and all good., Hefre is . :a program '; which will please every, patron of vaudeville and all those who want ' to find a bright, modern, light and breezy entertainment From London comes a novelty musi cal act which will have the top of the f At the Star. All -this week "A Man of Mystery" 111 be the play at the Star theatre. The first performance will be this after noon; there will also be the regular midweek matinee. "A Man of Mystery" should prove one of the best attractions in town during New rears ween. "A Man of Mystery" Is a drama in four acta and is the story of a double life of a man moving In the best of so ciety, who to further -his own ends, takes advantage of the power of hypno The comedy element la furnished by to be on hand at the proper time and) place. - The other characters are well worked out. The author, Mark E. Swanj has given us an entertainment for which all lovers of aood actina and fine scenery will thank him. - The scenic end will receive the usual careful attention which makes the playa at the Star theatre, and In "A Man of Mystery"- the French stock company will b found more popular than ever. "A Man of Mvaterv" la tha central figure a clergymen in this instance. who Uses the cloak of religion for hla nfamous schemes.- He la a criminal and ' thus deceives all - his friends and ac quaintances. This play ia considered one.of the best detective dramas ever staged ana the plot la in a new field. Each and every member of the French stock company being well fitted . for their part, will help- to make the play more Interesting. "A Man's Broken Promise." The attraction at. the Lyric for New Year's week will be "A Man's Broken Promise," an absorbingly Interesting melodrama of 'The Two Orphans" type which has not- heretofore been seen in roruana. ine piay deals with actunl conditions a they exist in the metrop olis today and .covers a hrnifl nmia of human . life. The members of the company will all be given first rate", uuuui lunjues lo nmninv mail, aniiirv in tneir various lines of work. There are a number of hiahly sensational (Continued on Page Five.) 4 fK - - "ft , Kellogg, Bernard and Bradford, -With Stanford Combined Musical Cluba , - ' at the Helllg' Monday Night. ' 1 - ' " '