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THE OREOON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNINO, SEPTEMBER IS, 1008. . V" A 17, ' A " r- " : , jarnanstses tcene prom u. n nt: stfgfru " . V fj"?- ., .ft THE DEVTVATTUE XAfRLC. THEATKICAL STAllS TO BE SEEN THIS FALL IN MANT NEW PLAYS jakeKIockco. .BfUN&At-OW. PB03HSES MADE BY THE PKESS AGENTS Orpbeum Vauderflle. With tha closing of the praaant bill at tb Orphaum tonight, the public have had art opportunity of Judging th much touted advanced vaudeville eerved on the Orpbeum circuit." No better way of Judging the sentiment of the people 'can be obtained than by the generous ; patronage accorded, which has been ca- paclt? houses every night since Its open ing. The coming week promises to out rival any offering yet made. Jane Courthope & Co. Midgley and Carlisle, McPhee and Hill from Seattle. Ben Welch, Los Angeles, Belle Hathaway, "8wor Bros., Denver and Maurice Cooke, Bpokane. The Swor Bros., comedians and slng - ere have long been identified with America's leadlnc minstrel companies. .: and 1A vaudeville they are impersonat- ; ing two soutnern negro cnaracters in ' . an artistic and humorous manner. These clever character actors have given care- tui ana rainsiaKing study to tneir bud ' Jects, with a result that their character' isatlons are remarkably true to life. Every child should ee Belle Hatha- way's "Blmlan Playmates. as her mon ' keys and baboons are called. This skill ful trainer has assembled 17 of the rear-human animals and glvn them an education that Is nothing short of phe nomenal. Midgley and Carlisle will , present their rural eomedr sketch "After Behoof These popular favorites are re turning to vaudeville for a brief tour ewer the Orpheum circuit, after several 1 New Tork suoceeses In musl&al comedy. This clever comedian and the dainty little eoubrette have been featured In Klaw A Brlaneefa "Orand Moral. 'Tattoo Man" and "Pearl and the Pump; Kin" productions, special parts Deing written for them in earn, and in return ing to vaudeville they will again portray the roles that made them famous. McPtiee and Hill, the skillful aerial- temptafclon, should the conditions for evil be propitious. The characters in the play all try earnestly to do right but circumstances, personified by the devil, are too strong for them. There Is hardly a theatregoer In the city but will want to see the Baker stock company give this great production the coming week. The only matinees will be today and Saturday and seats should be se cured at once. The following Is to be the cast: X)r. Kelmar, the devil, Sydney Avres: Frans Walstedt. an artist. Don ald Bowles; Jor Krani, James uieason; Otto, a servant. William Wolbert; Wal- demar, a servant in the Krani home, Walter Renfort: Met (Madam Krani Miss Iwtta Jewel: Sophia, Miss Louise Kent; Bertha, an artist's model, Miss Marlhel Seymour; First Lady, Miss Lu cille Webster: Second Lady, Miss Olevla Ireland: Third Lady, Miss Ruth Lechler; First Man, R. E. Bradbury; Second Man, James Howard; Third Man, Frank HowelL w - 8Uu "The UtUe Prospector." One of the most successful plays of the present season Is The Little Pros pector," a comedy drama which com? to the Star theatre beginning Sunday matinee, September IS, for the week. 'The Little Prospector" was writte especially lor "unic" Perkins by a mas ter hand In stagecraft, and the lines and "business" fit her like a kid glove. ino ciia-raciers 01 me seii-asseruve, in' dependent, yet lovable daughter of degenerate physician is interpreted with a charm that wins the audience and sets the gallery gods in a furore. xmc Ferttine is surrounded with group or tneatricai satellites that are an important ractor in the magnetic little star's excellent support, which causes "ins Little Prospector' to ru as smooth as the waters of a mountain brook. There is an element of pathos in me a ram a mat is not overworaed, and . the comedy Is not of the "slapstick" order, but is clean, re rinea, yet ne situation never fail bring roars of hearty laughter. There la an indescribable charm about The Little raospector, as Interpreted by l;iut reruns mat maxes in play a sucoees, hum . Maude Adams la to have a new play by James M. Barrle, which will be ready for her in October. John Drew will onen hl In New Tork on September 14 in "Jaok Straw.' a comedy hv a new Rnviiah playwright, whose name la J. Somerset Maugham. 9 9 Ethel Barrvmore la rahearatnv T Frederick," the play with which J. Som erset Maugham first won his reputa tion in .England. The two FrahnuD hrntftarn lnatrf is bring out jointly this season "The Thunderbolt." Arthur Wing Plnero's latest dramatic production. ) William OiUette will be the star In Samson." a new nla v hv ttmri nn. Charles Frohman is going to bring out. ' Some time in February next, Charles Frohman will Introduce to the Ameri can public "Chanteclaiaj" Rostand's dar ing and original satire of human weak nesses. m e , Edward H. 8ethern will appear this season in "OH Bias," a new play by Justin Huntley McCarthy and will also revive "Lord Dundreary." Julia Marlowe will appear In John Fagan's comedy, "Oloria,'5 and, to re lieve the monotony, she will give a repertoire of her favorite Shakespeare an plays. ' Alia Naslmova remains true to her predilection for "haut gout" problem plays of the Ibsen and Suderman type and will this season anneiir In a now play of that ktnd ; . - ' Marine Elliott - Will nnae and Innk charming In Rachel Crother's comedy, "Myself Bettlna," this season, bogin-nin- with January 1 anil in a new play written by Cfyfe Fitch. David Belasco. for manv seasons the producer df gorgeously-mounted plays, simplicity this season, iiy of a man emo s. for it tells the story tlons in which love, hate lets will be seen here for the first time n romance are smunjiiy mended by l The ciowa and I "'"" uuiuiubuh In a novel act entitled the TlreM Man." which Is described aa a combination of laurhs and thrills. Ben Welch .In his original and much imitated Italian and Hebrew character. Ben Welch as a character comedian, has won his reputation through the artistic and roaJistie portrayals or tne types he depicts. "Lucky J!m." the dramatic sketch by frank A- Ferguson will be shown by the jane court nope company. A little flav of more than average vaJue, fitted with elaborate stage properties. A story or the e:erra iteyaaa mountains. w Orand Yauderllle. There Is to be a splendid vaudeville , . Bungalow "The DevtL" The Baker stock company at the Bun galow will present for the' first time la ; the west, the sensation ef New Tork aed Europe. Molnar's "The ' Devil," all week, epenlog with today's matinee Interest and Intense curiosity are every. where felt la the eosalng attrsetloa as lite oany ereee has been fined with eevoBte r it and the two FIske and -tm riveJ rreduetlotis of It at p reseat rusBirg Broadway. As there are ao "rri!rt Uri existing between Uua tkria (where the pieee was created) end t-e Trlted Fta,te. there 1 great diver- ' V ef opinion ee te who. If anyone, eoo ir'. s eicluelve tirht ti priseat It r. t pare are eerj fi'trerent vi m - c in Hakr rinpjiy 1 1e the aorrect one, foilowiag the Te ery Is we'H e4 fHialr.k at - - ) V t '" TfM swlftlir. Th -L It t -e rrif rut can V ai4 In tt 1 r.m i rM'-e. tr ron-u- ", tiooa m veawft tXiwe) pe cnxaesa & eV entertainment at the Orand this commencing tomorrow with the mat' Inee. The particular feature wUl be Frederick B. Bowers, late of the "Ham Tree, compear. He la presenting one-act musloai comedy called "College run" This met reoulrea a larrs earn paoy and is replete with suitable eonge ana aieogvw. i av evci ts Big xee ture wherever It Is presented and Is strictly an adraneed vaudeville aot. Darling" ana- ir i nt were usiy Mine." are two of the song hits of Volleee Dara" A scene on the bus in June is the bckgroaad for the merry little com or. I ne special aiaee aivraroasi wui n. A South Dakota Dtve-ree." Ne state In the union bee such a recsUtton for divorces ee Bout a ueJtote, and the plot of this Play ta a etrtking aad rlglniU one. Tbom pre eaa ting It are J. K. Emmet and Viola Crana. Mr. Eaut Is good singer as well as a a actor and wUl render some ef the aoaga which, his remeae rather aang elder renerattoa ef theatrernvra. Tom Morre no.oe a nteosi mm u champkm - "enoa eheater." He te aaid to be ua ieT-rsssis aaagie ae is wertera wanlvvf.ie. Am a atsger ef cv-m tor r, Mr. Moore haa ao euperlor Willi Hale at Co. eflT ea mei -t e-entrtc balancing ad e enene aylo r"ne ff iaying by wev ef ver.My. Urt Ju,M Ie-r end fainf.r rive laaiinil r iJK' "t 1 bre wi.l be c""t mir-rn fcy Jw fame of his late father on this instru ment. Stevenson and Nugent are a brace of eccentrlo comedians who sing and dance as tnougn tney enjoyea it. Fred Bauer will sing, by request, "She Was a Orand Old Lady, and there will be new motion pictures for the granda- "Today will be the last performance of the present bill, whlci Is headed by George Eireel et uo, in rrprooucuuni u famous Dame neias. in romwj -ment of this bill Is well developed and is supplied by Murry K. Hill, the sonologist, and Armstrong ana uavis. Fantagee' Vaudeville). That ths Pantages management has CHARACTER CDMEPWN fonles, Banner Madison; positively he greatest laugh producing aot on the American stage. The Pantages theatre gives three performances, starts promptly at 2:80. evenings succeeded In procuring a first-class bill of novelties for the new show com mencing with Monday's matinee will be demonstrated by a perusal of the fol lowing list of great feature offerings. Negt week the headline attraction will be "The Four Musical Hoages,- in a spectacular military musical act. pro ducers of classical muslo on the axa- phone, xylophone ana nuremwraopt, cornet, etc. Their act Is elegantly and elaborately dreeeed In beautiful mili tary ooatumee wltn gorgeous eiectricei and mechanical scenic effects. As a second feature Tatuao, the Wla- ard of Second Sight; ne oas creetea a sensation In each city he baa appeared In while playing the Pantagee circuit of theatres. Hie mind-reading s truly marvelous. Miss Maud Rockwell, com edian and character singer, is weu known throushout the Lnlted Statea and Europe ee a standard attraction. ua Vlrtarlne and the Two tolara. well knowa from the Atlantle to the Pacific aa the -Faahloa Plata Trio.' n..u vaune ladiea neve an ei ewettonallr clever dancing act. Their eoetuntee are neat and attractive, end for time eno exertion wir wmini m.mx he hoaL narney rirn. is a e- kmw mwumiiir ot i n urn wiifr tnq his audience la reawisions oi i.-Kta wnr 1 4 minute. me mono logue and parody on popular songs 1 S erream from sisrt to fjwlsh. The Heist ens win ,-u , en titled The teeiogrerher end the Of fice Boy- flnlehlng their eet witn sr rohotlc deneine. Tho roenedy flows fist sad fartoea T1r art rreetee a rlt e eerh eed everv perfnratanew. Mr E'.llMt fieemor, the popular bart- will renoer www minnm the curtain goes first show at 7:30 sharp o clock on the second show. up on the and 9:05 Lyric -"The DevH." The most Interesting announcement that ha stirred theatrical circles re cently is that the Blunkall Stock com pany will produce at the Ljrlo, com' menclng this afternoon the newest the atrical sensation. "The Devil." This remarkable morality play has aroused In this country and In on if te tateet HlnrtM ptetwrwa. Im ported direr from too factory ord fee or th first time in n mufei ie- e wi.l be .f( ee Le-y Jr. I V mJtem&& ki Rrw.eoer tht etr w (11 bo rf t eln to e f rrwi mi ni f tHe mwl'iie, trri4irw furore both In Europe, and New York Is fairly aa-o with it Two rival oompanies. that o Henry W. Savage and Harrison Orey Flske are now presenting It with tre mendous suooesa. In the latter com- any George Arllss, well-known In 'ortlana. is D laying the title role. Through a clever stroke of manareriai enterprise the Lyrlo management se cured the rights to make the first pro- auction or me piece outsiae or rew Tork. The Play deals with the possibilities that might arise should Satan. In the fleeh, return to earth to promote his hi wfi m nun in fimvni uil society. The devil la evening clothes Is certain ly a noveltr. and the results of hie op erations forms a most thrilling and myetirying piou Tin Blunkall com pany has been working hard on the manuscript and will give a very fln- isnea perinrwience tnis week. A wondorful Interest he been aroueed and the demand for seat ha Di-oarn an prvvioua recorna. thus In suring crowded housee during the run of the piece. In addition a n ih. orate production ha a been built for the riioce, the menagement having opened ta puree strings and scent mnnev r. gardlee of the returns. Every theatre goer who strives to keen ihrx.i iti. the times should certainly thia rret rrfomn-e The rest follewe: Ervla Blurkall will he een In (he title r- vWrr'? Hnwsrd will r!r Mlml, Dorothy Devte le cast for Olea Hof man 0.arle Klag ee Karl Mahler Carl Pti-h aa Urrw Hnfmen na t Orifflthe se F.lea Rr "The Devil" is rrriain to mm a aoeatiod here as It I the snoot stslkel eboat nls. V.w Tork be aeon la yea re. WLKIFBED GBBBN AND CtiORTJcJ "AT TM.E OAKcS. sentatlon of the musical comedy, f ately following "The Devil" and a real "Jakey, Mikey and Ikev." During the treat la In store for patrons of the Buh nn h.. a. mnv frienda by Its galow. This piece Is one of the best work at The Oaks. Each week through- ever written and never grows old. out the season a different piece nas though It has been oonstantly in Good ueeii preeeiueu to iu jimniDii,-iw,-lng patrons of the resort, and each) week the company has mad added friends by Its work. The bill for the nresent Week Is renetltlnn of the first week's DTOdUC tlon presented by the company when it opened in the parte It is a Weber & Fields piece, and is one continual laugn from trn tn lnA The costumes Tor tne . piece are an new, new gongs ana specialties nave been added, and although the piece Is one or the strongest that nas been pre sented Dy tne company during tne sea' son. Among the - musical numbers which will be flung are the following! "Won't You Be My Honev" Winifred Green "I Would Like to Marry You..LaPonte "Don't Go Avay"..L,indley and LAPOnte "Morning, Cy" Dave Oaston "The Bov Who Stuttered and the Girl Who Lisped".... Charles A. Flgg "Rube Ouartet" , ...Clamage, Llndley, Flg and Oaston "Tezarkana" Green "Say. Sis. Give Us a Kiss" Figg "Deutchland" Greene "Red Wins" DaFonte "The Great Rous a Hand", i Allen Curtis ana Company I win's repertoire for many years now. It Is essentially . a oomedy, bubbllnb all over with rich humor and ludicrous situations, but once in awhile there Is a touch or rare natnos tnax Keens the audi ence on tne border line oi tears for a few momenta. "A Gilded Fool" Is ons of the best stock plays aver written. A Love Song. Speak not to me of parting here. I will not have It so. One of us may in some dread year, i Some year of chill and snow. Pass on. But cart? By all above That we shall never do: For you are all myself, ray Love, AJid i am one wun you. Ton may be called to some far spot. On some blessed errand bent, And leave me here to moan my lot in grievous aiscontent. But parted T Neverl - Dire defeat Dogs those who'd make us two; For you are all myself, my Sweet, Ana i mm one wjw you. A William J. Hurlburt. with aracters and but on mod- Reflig Theatre's Opening, The opening attraction at The Helllg theatre will be the musical oomedy suc cess. "Coming Thro th Rye," Septem ber 17. t8. II and 10. It Is ons of the very best musical shows aver presented tn this city, an assertion which wfll be readily assented to by all who wit nessed the brilliant performano last season. It keeps aa audienee con vulsed with laughter ar vigorously ap plauding from the rise to the fall of the curtain, ana its stage equipment fur nishes a never-ceasing eeries of de lightful pictures. The fine company of v rlevar oomedlana. sinsern ana dancers could not very well be Ira proved upon. This le a production which may be anticipated with more then ordinary delight, and It will no My spirit Intertwines with your. And yours is woof of mine. And long as Love itself endures i wni una werem ana. No earthly ehanoe can tear apart Or sever tie so true. Whilst you are all myself, my Heart. And I am one with you. John K end rick Bangs in September ee. a- win try simplicity this season bringing out "The Fighting Hope new piay Dy William j. tt only five chi est setting. e Blanche Bates will sail under Bc lasco's flag this season' and will star in "The Fighting Hope' beginning her season some time in December, e e David Warfleld will tour the west during the first half of the season and then return to New Tork, playing "Th Muslo Master," and "The Orand Army Man." e Belasoo and Harrison Grey Flake will Jolntl" produce, during the coming sea son, "The Devil," a much-discussed play by Frans Molnar. a Hungarian play wright. a Mrs. FIska will return to New York toward the end of September to begin rehearsals in a new comedy by Ed ward D. Sheldon, which has not yet been named. e e George Arllss, who came to this coun try soma years aa-o with lira Parrinlr Campbell, win play the leading part In i no juevu auring tnis season. e "T.lttl M.mrt In wlttmhAvtanit " with muslo by Victor Herbert and libretto by Harry B. Smith, will be the offer ing1 of Klaw A Erlanger this season. e Elsie Janls will star in a new musical comedy, which George Ada and Oustsv Luders are manufacturing for her and which is still awaiting It baptism. . e Grace Geors-e will broduce "Give .and Take." a new comedy by Unit, de Gresac, on November i, and will play "DlvorCon1 up to that time. The "Arabian Nights" is an exten sive collection of tales forming part of the Arab literature, and the exact title of which is "The Book of the. Thousand and One Nights." They were first mad known to Europe by Antonio Galland, between 1704 and 1717. He wa a a French orientalist, who succeeded. after much effort, tn obtaining a manu script, which he eunnlementedT by gath ering tales from professional story-tellers, whom he met during his travela In tne east. Portland Theatre-Goers to Cast Critical feyes on Salome Dance tt has been leas than a year since little Miss Maud Allan, aa American flrL hit upon th idea of performing a "Salome" dance aa aa entertainment doubt be witnessed bv Trr au-1 separate from either th Wild or the Strauss operas. Miss Allen selected London for her field of operation, (he buret upon the eld elty la an Egyptian dance and th world began to hear and to talk about her and about "Salome. Now w hear of several who neve Im itated her aad who are meeting with the same success In America. Thee Include at Ham- dlence. "A Royal Cher Coining. Charles Collins.' who created th rale of the Rajah la th "Royal Chef." Is a goliath In stature, has a magnificent baritone voice and a striking person Hsrtssj .The Oake Musical Coenexly.' Fareaell .will be mail far the swesoa eming -e rrrresi Vrwm hy me Allen IruMls I'omdr- ceicxjay. wLlrfc will Tr-.;ps ft HL SO-Mf hr d I fa 's uwitrr work lej the big imLm r's aad St wisai mtr alraome avf Xba Oaks vufc th pre- l .M. w. .m. v i.. ,v. i. I Gartmde Hoffman, whe Is new ' " i,T . " -7J;- I. Vr.:: . rt.M. Lasnph. another. Is now do- in the dance et Keitn at rrnriwn the Mimic t.erld. which 1 now at th Casino. LrfHta Faust Is aosins te bar taurele hv giving .the Maud Alloa ver sion of the dance. Ko rrwat La the erase for thia latest Europeea fad that Eva Tent-Bay I now giving a . version of "Faiome la her vr.qdevllle aketre-. .Marraret Taylor, who wen hwr flret rerernltlea a a dew- In Ioodon, l another who he eooe -flslnme- mad aod eh will be ea as f i n Tom In r Thro the P r " LaBelie Zola, a little dancer nfto- uoua hit lio is sooting in tn -TJher: enroled and wea distinction in principal haracterliiatlons I" the original prrvlue- tione ef tho "Burgomaster.- "The Peerl end the Pwenrkln" and "The Chaperona "The Royal Chef end hie gay retinue will hold the boards at the Bakor all week, starling next Sunday, September I. Cildfd Foot." The Bal-wr stork compear win play Nat Ooodwta's famous eevnedy mceesa. -A G'Uafl JTocJ," tag Chs) beads which constituted the regulation "Salome" costume, and secured an en gagement at one of the popular-priced housee In New Tork and leaped lata fame the first night. Her services sre now sought after by many other theat rical managere. .. . How long this crass will1 last there 1 no telling. The Merry Widow waits, the Soul Kiss and ths Walts Dream i.ance have beea loat sight of by th Inrush of this oriental fad. The costumes worn by tbs many dif ferent "Salome" dancers differ very ma terially. One erttle said that a few beade and a little more gaose might bo worn by Lotta . Feast and not detract from the orients! atmosphere ' the danoa. The pree a rent eeye the t th tame worn ty Mie Taylor eiffer more from the- ree-ulauon eoetwme and eonaista of f h r. . re Ms vpon yards ef e-auso. beesa, er4 Ineteod ef dancing barefooted, t ,e wears sanoaia Until a r mw le found te take Its place, tb "Salome" deneo will con tinue to fnoocroliee te ettentltm ef the atre wa There will likely be a en-e-J polleV'ng up ef Tra glaneee whn Vorr.'e Ihre the Pre'" le rreweite4 at the 4-feJig theatre r'evbr II. It. II end la, for there ere rro'!v ae many fora onboard ef. rroeured a few strtr-s f viewers K tit U lUm mttf mm eio- U sBwasa sjad, dosea s mm miAum mAwt
