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2 V.i. -: 't.. ,. ' ?;, i; F i?v:VA . i'V - "-iiu V. J' , i ( T "TP j i DRAMATIC CALENDAR REILIQ Tonight tomorrow night, matinee, -faia in. -un.-BUNGALOW Baker stock company In rural drama "Sky Farm." BAKER Comedy. "Just Out of Colleee." STAR Resident stock company in ORPHEUM Vaudeville. PANTAGES Vaudeville. ' r NEXT WEEK'S ATTRACTIONS BtTNG ALOW "The Man on the Box." BAKER Musical comedy, "Little Johnny Jones." 6 ; ueiug "t-aia in tiu." .. ; Away from the beaten path, worn bard by the constant travel of the au ' thor who believes In conventional . themes, did Eugene Walter stray In his . search f5f(a story which might appeal .to the great mass of theatregoers in America, and in "Paid in Kull," which will ba given on the stage of the Helllg theatres. Fourteenth and Washington . streets, tonight and the following three nights, with a special- price matinee Wednesday afternoon, by Wagenhals & iiemper, he naa round a novel story. Ii is a play Of all America and he has ere ated strong characters, participating in .strong scenes; their dialogue is such .; .as men and women of the world of to t day use, tne men and women we dally nib shoulders with, and In order that the perrectlon might best be conserved Wagenhals ft Kemper have gathered to gether an unusually brilliant cast For one the critics of Chlcaan end New Tork were united in acclaiming raia in run " tne greatest play since the days of "Jim the Penman'r and "The Banker's Daughter." The play Is in .four acts, all of the scenes being placed in New Tork, but easily applicable to any city in the land. Walter P. Eaton, the well known .writer on the New Tork Morning Sun, ays of Eugene Walter's play. "Paid in Full," which has been the dramatic sen sation of both Chicago and New York. playing for five months in the former city and now being In Its eecond year in me eastern metropolis: "Not since the watcher sat silent upon a enair in tne princess tneatre two .years ago and saw 'The Great Divide' awlm into his' ken, has the weary yet hopeful theatregoer experienced that 'thrill f discovery felt by everybody at the Astor theatre last evening. "'Paid in Full' was the play. It is not quite his first play, but it is the first to reach Broadway, for reasons that are too saddening; to discuss now Hence for the audience last night there was Joy in. the discovery. Eugene Wal , tar's future work will be waited with Interest and watched with attention i He has decisively Joined the too small band of . intelligent American play- In telling his story, Mr. Walter has 'employed successfully the devices of uomedr. of racy speech, of modern real "ism. The men who accepted and pro- nucea tnis armma are nearuiy to be con gratulated. Beats are now selling at tne meeir ior tne entire snga-geraenx. "Sky Farm" at the Bungalow. Lovers of rural comedy vwlll ,bs de lighted this week,. with the, Baker stock company's production of ISdwsrd K. Kidder's latest suocefts, "Sky Farm," w hich opens the week with, today's matl. nH. Kidder, who is beat known as the manor of the famous Sol Smith Russell j s. has combined all the elements of u best and most interesting; of plays f the elmple lire In this one and from r"int f character study ti scenle ' niilv it is generally, conceded to be t.e of the very best eer written. It . lct:tel as the first rural play of , if . .i. THE a Mr vst wrrtssrm 0 I .. K ,4 l -3 FOR THE WEEJt Tuesday, Wednesday, Wednesday comedy, "Brown's In Town.'' - the season for the Raker comnanv from a choice of a dosen, all of which have been produced by the foremost com panles in the country the past two years, and suits the capabilities of the members to perfection. The scenes of "gky Farm" are laid in the little vlllasro of Cedarcrest. Mass.. and concern principally the Rev. Mllo lowers ana nis two Do&utnui caugmers. The elder child. Marigold, has been secretly married to the only son of the ncn autocrat, Benjamin ureeee, but the records of her marriage having been destroyed. Breese tries to obtain DOsses- slon of the only proof that she has wnicn is ner marriage certincate, in order to repudiate her claim to his son. This is the principal concern of the story but many Interesting characters are involved, namely, jonquil, ner sis ter. and a farmer sweetheart of Jon qull's, the village postmistress and her tomboy daughter, Augusta Victoria, who also has a beau, ana these characters rurnisn mucn or tne comedy with which tne piece abounds. The plot runs through the four se& sons, spring, summer, autumn and win ter. and the scenlo effects are exceed Ingly beautiful, especially the second act showing the flelo.3 of new mown hay, and the third with Its glorious autumn woods. This will be the first presenta tion of "Sky Farm" In this city, and It should play to -capacity business all the ween. Tne cast win be: Benjamin Breese. a New Enarland crar William Gleason; Warren Breese, his neir presumptive, jonn -morn; wneaton Tuttle, bis son's companion, James Gleason; Sleepy Jackson, his tired hired man, William Dills: "Neighbor Hlxon," a young farmer, Donald Bowles: Canaan Klrke, the village hackman, a back slider, William Wolbert: Stephen Tully, from the marble Quarries. Howard Rus sell: Caleb Hanks, another, Walter Renfort; Rev. Mllo Towers who asks little ana receives less, Ronald Brad burr: Maria-old Towers, his daughter. Miss Ixetta Jewel: Abby Collett. his in dependent domestic, Mlna Crollus Glea son; Widow Wllklns, the postmistress. Miss Luclle Webster; Augusta Victoria Patricia Wllklns. her daughter, the vil lage tomooy, wnos glad she s alive. Miss Marlbel Seymour; Cordelia Brown, a villager, Miss Hazel Jewel; the village choir, soprano, Miss Ruth Lechler: alto. Miss Keogh; tenor, Floyd Lynch: nasso, Herbert Wilson; organist. Miss R. Brad- Dury; villagers. t "Just Out of College." The first production of "Just Out of College," the latest comedy from the pen Of George Ada, the fa'mous author of the "College Widow," will be given at the Baker all week, opening tonight There Will be a matinee today but the bargain itlnee will be given Wednes day and the regular matinee Saturday. The Play is filled with people who are met everv day waitinr for the. ele vator in any of the big office buildings, and Mr, Ade endows almost all of them with the bltlner wit, which in real life nnlv annertalns to three or four in everv such group. The result Is a riot of brilliant lines which are funny end' are sometimes more: thev are characteristic of the people who apeak them and of the Wild scramble and rusM-of Arnerl ran .life. Every auditor who goes to buslner s recognises his or her office mates and streetcar : acquaintance i OREGQN SUNDAY JOURNAL PORTLAND, SUNDAY v i fr Vii W mi 1 1 B. -if IN TOWN AT Tflfc -J TARA across the footlights. That being so It is inevitable that the string of episodes should be received with shouts of laugh ter. The piece centers about one of those smooth and easy young Americans who has the nerve to play poker or the ticker with his liist dollar. .In his iatesfwork Mr: Ade brings .out th humorous side of the adventures of a young college graduate, who must make his own living, handicapped with a lady love and a lack of funds. Ha persuades the father of the young lady to lend him $20,000 to Invest. The father Is a dealer In pickles. The college boy starts In to manufacture pickles on his own hook and with the aid of a business woman succeeds in forcing the old man to buy him out, thus showing his ability anjl winning the daughter's hand. The satire Is complicated and filled with Humorous situations mat are appreci ated by everyone. Another Claasy Bill at Orpheum A bill of exceptional brilliancy is promised the Portland Orpheum patrons the coming week, the program being made up of European and American novelties. Hall McAllister comes here with a splendid company, with a one-act episode by Fred Nlble, called 'The Girl of the Times." Mr. McAllister, when last seen in the west as leading man of Miss Margaret AngHn's company, distinguished himself in "The internal feminine.' Tne iaay i-arn-mount" and "The Marriage of Kitty.' Ernie and Mildred Potts present a combination novelty. The act la pri marily a bar Dunchlnsr turn. With Mr, Potts as the star, and he is without a Deer in th Is line. Mrs. Potts is petite soubrette. who with pretty cos tumes, and clever songs and dances gives mm a cnance to recover nj breath. Harry Linton and Anita Laurence pre sent a pretty light comedy sketch called "Married Nbw.'v with lust enough plot to hold together a eharmlng dancing and singing arrangement. The Italian Trio, from Naples, who come here next week, provide a treat to all miiatc lovers. The program they offer Is one of such standard high class numbers es -"Miserere" from Trovatora and D Cauua's Terantella. wltn a popu lar number like "The Palms" or "For All Eternity," to give their repertoire variety and brightness. All three are aooomnllshed soloists with national reputations at home. They are the Signors Vincent Esposlto, tenor, Ettoro Turcl, baritone, and Pasqualo Crlsconle, basso. The Four Orans, popularly known abroad as "Les yuatre urana, are tour ing America for the first time In an crobatl? novelty called "On the Sea Shore," which is something new In this style of amusement. The Orans act Is presented oy one laay, inree seniie men and a remarkable dog, and all are clever. Miss Netta Vesta, the dainty singing Ingenue, who is now playing tne west ern territory for the first time is a popular musical comedy feature in the east where a few years ago she played "Dorothy" In Julian Mitchell's "Wizard of Ox" and other principal musical successes. Ernest Van Pelt and company will present a clever little sketch by Edmund Day entitled "A Day on Change" which is all that the name implies, as It contains e.s every one knows, excite ment due to trading on Wall street The usual Orpheum motion pictures will close the bill, and there is a good musical program promised by Mr. Jef fery's, the musical director. w At the Grand. On the new vaudeville program which Sullivan & Consldlne sends to the Grand this week, starting with the matinee to morrow, there are more than half a dosen features, as well as other good specialties. The five English rockers. wltn tne notea perrormer, iaura J af fray, will be at the top of the bill. This is a a-irl act which was brourht to America a few months ago, and was the sensation of New York durinf the sum mer. It is tB Set in which singing and dancing play an Important part, and the scenic effects, the electric lights and the costumes are all novel. The cirls uaa rocking chairs with which to perform some of their feats. For the special added attraction there will be the four American trumDeters. a representative military act in which xyiopnone piayins; win do prominent. This Is an act with a reputation, and it will be found a pleasing addition to an already strong program. rnenotnenat ana sensatinnai teats 01 strength will be given by Hugo, one of the strongest men on a vaudeville stage. Weight lifting ana luggnnr cannon and other articles is his specialty. An ecoentrio dancing oddity 1s promised by TiaVov and the Davton sisters. It 'Is an act of ' refined vaudeville, and one which will be enjoyed, for the people are talented singers as well as graceful dancers, -i . . . " '- t . The Ioleen sisters 'are sharpshooters who win demonstrate' what girls' can Ha mritH !flaii atiit ilrii arms. It is an act , filled with daring andf skill. Cora -J. nomas, . sHcomeaienas iiv ass long t - ' , - - - r , -:.: XXs.lf ,t;i i. , ; ; ill iVrH 1 ' - J JIV - e'CBUE TTROtt ITT TULL"A,T TTO H.B1T-IG BEG.T&NIGIT 4?lTI6ntc5 MAT. WEDa Vr 4 war DoRornv PavicS AT THE LYRIC been a favorite In the leading vaudeville houses of the east comes with her spe cialty Introducing- character changes. Fred Bauer will contribute a new il lustrated ballad, and there will be Im ported motion pictures for the grandle scope. This looks as though It would be one of the best vaudeville bills sent to the Grand In several months. This afternoon and tonight will be the last of the present bill, which is headed bv Llnd. the greatest female im personator In the world. Llnd's cos tumes and dances are alike magnifi cently beautiful. Tom Dempsey is the principal comedian, and there are many other attractive features. "Brown's In Town." There have been farce comedies and more farce comedies, but when Mark Swan wrote the one called "Brown's in Town." he little realized that It would turn out to be one of the very best ever produced on the American stage, but such was the case, as can be easily seen bv the long successful runs It has had In the large cities throughout the east ern states. The author In writing this piece has not -used the old ideas that have been worn threadbare, but has brought to gether a number of bright and witty little scenes which roll together in an inoffensive, innocent way, and which, when gathered Into a ball, seem to have made a tangled mess that takes with It everything that comes within its patn. A young; man who has not finished his education madly falls in love, and without his father's consent marries the Idol of his heart In order to keep it a secret tpev hide themselves in tne coun try under the name of Brown. A friend comes' along; and they explain that they are visiting people by the name of Brown. More friends come along and the same story is told. At last their friends want to see Brown, and one by one each is made to play the part of Brown, until the air is blue with Brown. The last straw that breaks the cam el's back is the arrival of the young man's father. The poor old man Is shamefully deceived for a time, but when several Mrs. Browns appear and only one Mr. Brown can be found he is told that his son is stopping with a Mormon. The old man then shows his temper, and he Is about to take his boy home when the truth comes out and of course all is forgiven. There is no better medicine that a f ood hearty laugh and those who at end the Star theatre the coming1 week can count on being heavily Insured against doctor bills for some time to come The snrajrement will open with a matinee today and be continued throughout the week. At Pantages. Pantages theatre, the house of hits. has presented more novelty acts this season than ever before. How would you like to lis down In the street and let a 60-horsepower auto mobile run over youT Before dolng such a thing, the majority of Portland's vaudeville patrons would send an ambu lance call and, take a quick inventory of their finances to find if they could af ford a lengthy sojourn In a hospital It is Just such a stunt as this, however which forma the top line feature at the Pantages theatre this week, begin ning, with the usual matinee tomorrow afternoon. Ferra, the strong man. or as he is ollled. The Iron Man, 'may be depended upon to furnish ; the sensation of tUs MORNING. NOVEMBER 8, :;S '! Iliill mm 7 -rtils f v 4 1 erv, Vvy- f7-' ww; 1 f V i ! V i Fauvb Vaughn in cJUJT OUT OFCOLIEGE w BAKER. bill this coming Week when he allows a 80-horsepower touring car to run over mm, the auto to De lUled Wltn passen gers at the time. Ferra is a young man a little over 21 years of age he was formerly a student at rrinceton, and it is to his remarkable athletic training mat lie owes nis present un usual muscular development Finks' performing mules ere the spe cial added attraction which will prove, according to the managers and press agents over the circuit one of the blg- fest comedy sensations In months he mules are well trained and do some remarkable stunts, such as bag punch ing, etc. in the comedy the mules are as sisted by two black-faced oomedians tne act win prove to De tne niggest laughing hit of the, season. The chief musical feature of the bill will be the Three Whlttman Sisters and Willie Robinson. The company presents a musical sketch known as Plantation Pass Times the act consists of planta tion melodies, dancing and musio on ban Ins and organ. The nickannlnv is said to be the big comedy feature of th act. . The .Van Brothers are advertised as y .:.v.' s' ;vv. :v, ' V r. the two musical comedians this team presents an original comedy sketch with singing and dancing introduced between the lines. Fred H. Graham, Nellie Dent and com pany wil present a lively farce comedy, entitled "Packing Up." This sketch has been winning much favorable comment all over the circuit It is one of those European acts and the performers have flattering press notices from the lead ing London papers. The play deals with an absent-minded man's attempt to pack his trunk for his summer's vacation. Jean Wilson will sing the Illustrated song, and the blograph will present the very latest in motion photography. Today will be 'your last chance to see the present bill of American and Euro pean novelty acts, headed by Shepps' Dog. Pony and Monkey Circus, and the greatest musical act In America Klein, Ott Bros., and Nlckelson. "Th Man on the Box." Following "Sky Farm," the . Baker Stock company will be seen in Max Fig man's great success of the past few seasons, "The Man on the Box.'X which is Grace Livingston Furnlsa' dramatisa tion of the popular Harold McGrath's popular novel or the name. This is one of uie most entertaining plays now be fore the theatre-going public and much interest has been expressed in it's com-' lug. by patrons of the Bungalow. It appeals te the romantic, dealing as it does with the strange adventures of a daring young man of fashion who In a moment of Impulse changes places with the coachman and attempts to drive his sweetheart home at night It is full of comedy and adventure and the Baker company will present it with great car and completeness. It will open next Sunday matinee at the Bungalow. "LlttJe Alabama." Beginning this afternoon the justly popular Blunkall Stock company will present for the ensuing week that beau tiful southern comedy drama. "Little Alabama."' This remarkably fine piece Is one of the most signal successes of the present day and has Invariably been enthusiastically received wherever it has been put on.- The plot of the play deals with the exchange of two babies, one an octoroon and the other a white child. Tears afterward when both the (Iris are grown to young womanhood -V - lr - - rJL 1908. 0. 4' i I Lawrence atTHE QEPn the deception is discovered and a happy solution of the mystery is reached. The play Is very strong on comedy, a particularly fine part producing part being that of an old-time darkey played by Charles Connera. Warda Howard and Dorothy Davis play the two girls whose identities have been confused. Carl Berch has a very forcible role as the adventurer and Ervln Blunkall will have one of those big manly roles In which he delights. Manager Flood has spared no money to make the production a notable one and the scenic effects will exceed In elaborateness any production ever given at the Lyric. There is a ?reat demand for seats and you will ind it wise to secure seats in advance. Remember the opening performance this afternoon. "Little Johnnjr Jones.' "Little Johnny Jones," which comes to the Baker theatre all week, starting next Sunday, November 15, will intro duce to local theatre-goers many of the old favorites who have helped to make this musical melodrama from the pen of George M. Cohan one of the big suc cesses of the past two years. The ad vance sale of seats, which has been in progress for the past few days, pre sages the fact that things are going to be lively around the Baker during 'Tilt He Johnny Jones' " visit W "Too Proud to Beg' Coming. The attraction at the Star theatre for the week commencing matinee Novem ber IB will be Lincoln J. Carter's great detective story, "Too Proud to Beg." The cast Is an excellent one and the players all act their parts with vim, dash and enthusiasm. PLAYS AND PLAYERS Ethel Barrymore will make her first appearance In "Lady Frederick" at the Hudson theatre. New Tork, next Mon day. e . William Collier will appear In London next May In "The Patriot" written by him and J. Hartley Manners, the dra matist - Charles Frohman will produce before the end of the season a new comedy in three acts, entitled '"The Marriage- of the Star," by Alexander Blsson. e Gertie Millar of "The Girls of Got tenberg" company will return to Lon don next March to create tha leading pair' In a new play, to be produced in the spring. - Vera McCord, a California, girl, who has been the leading woman for Charles Hairey In England, but has never ap peared In New Tork, will soon be seen on Broadway in the leading part of "Via Wireless." . James K. Haekett was obliged to close his engagement in New Tork recently on account of an injury to his foot, re ceived in a stage duel. There Is a ru mor that he wffl soon appear in vaude ville. e E. H. Sothern has returned to' New Tork from England. He will open his season In Pittsburg in "Macbeth" and will go to New York in February to appear In "Macbeth," "Hamlet" "Lord Dundreary' and other plays. , The cast of "Cameo Klrby." in which Nat C. Goodwin la to appear in Decem ber, will Include Edward Harrigan, James Lackaye, Miss Maude Fealy, Miss Ffolllott Paget, Wallace McCutcheon, Richard Pitman, Thomas Coleman and others. e "Paid in Full" Wis recently read hy Professor W. Q. Jones before a large audience of deaf mutes. Of course he used the finger language. Professor Jrmes Is the son of the late Mrs. W. O. Jones, at one time an actress well known on Broadway. e Max Ins Elliott seems to have abani oned the Idea of producing; Clyde Fitch's "The Social Guide." and Is preparing to brlnr out "The Chaperone," a play- by Marion Fairtax, who is best recalled as the author of "The Builders." The first production will be given in Boston, e Miss Ada Rehan, the famous trage dienne, has returned to the United States and It Is asserted that she in tends to make her home in this coun try in the future. She is determined to live a quiet and restful .life and has definitely refused all offers to return to uie stags..;. ...... . . John R. Rogers has again become the manager of Minnie Palmer and has se. cured for her use a playlet by J. M. Barrle. called "A Woman's Curiosity." 'a no play, was tried out In Philadelphia the other day and met with flattering success. - miss Allison BKipwortn is in the cast of the play. . The Shuberts have Just signed con tracts with Jameson Lee Finney and! xiy vvuvr, vj wuivu vuiu mesv yia1 era will have important roles in the new version by Clyde Fitch of "The Blue Mouse," which is soon to be pro duced by the fihuberte, The exact data of the first production has not yet been fixed. . e e Miss Blllle Burke recently received a ?ostcard from Armand Calllavet one of he authors of the original of "Love WatcheB." It was the French play wright's first attempt to- write in En gllsh, and read: "I am charm that you are so success with IAmour Vellle. iou must be a great actress, don't you?" She don't. 7 Reginald De Koven and Stanislaus Strange have completed their first Joint contribution to vaudeville, under the ti tle of "The Magio Battle." Among those selected for the r.ast are Kdlth Bradford, Louise Taylor, Almon Knowles, Iorne McAdams, Janies Doyle and a chorus of 12 dancing girls. r George Fawcett, who is now abroad, has made William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer an offer for the English rights of "A Gentleman From Missis sippi." It Is his plan to play Senator Langdon, the role acted here by Thomas A. Wise .and to give Douglas Fairbanks role of Haines, the young reporter, to John Barrymore. Charles Frohman has definitely ar ranged the plans of the Garrtck theatre for the balance of the season. Joseph Coye and Alexandra Carlisle will con tinue at that theatre in "The Mollusc" until December, when they will be suc ceeded by WUUlam Collier In his new play "The Patriot" Mr. Collier in turn will be succeeded by Miss Marie Doro. who will appepar in "The Richest OlrV her new play by Calllavet and De Flers. Miss Ethel Barrymore will come to New Tork In November for a season In "Lady Frederick," by W. Somerset Maugham, who is also the author of "Jack Straw." e A special company to present "The Servant in the House" opened in Qranl Rapids, Mich., on election day. The role of Man son was played by Creston Clarke, the Drain Man by Clay Clement the Bishop of Lancashire by George R. Wilson, the Vicar by Stanley Drewltt the Vicar's Wife by Llxste Hudson Col lier and the Drain Man's Daughter hy Winona Shannon. At the Lyceum, Englewood, N. J., last night Lillian Seville and George Llnder man appeared for the first time la a new sketch entitled "The Last of Smith." - Mme. Naxlmova, who is now 'at the West End theatre, will give an extra matinee tomorrow, offering "The Comet" The first rehearsal for the American Production of "Havana," under the dlreo Ion of the Messrs. Bhubert, will take place at the Lyrlo theatre soon. James T. Powers, who is to be starred and who will play the chief comedy role, has sailed from London. Rehearsals began recently at the Hudson theatre of Charles Klein's latest play, "The Third Degree," which Henry B. Harris wili present at Atlantlo City on November 18. It will have its New Tork production early in January. Eddie Toy as Hamlet. From the New Tork Morning Telegraph. Eddie Foy as Hamlet I Foy's ambition, through the consent of Manager David L. Robinson, has been attained. This week, in red tights and a brown tunic, he Is giving his idea of the melancholy Dane at Brighton Beach Music halt . "I will show you," says the comedian, "a Hamlet whose like you have ne'er seen before or since. "Bear with me as I prattle, filling In time while the scene is being set." When the curtain rises the audience sees that Foy has gone even farther than Paul McAllister did with Hamlet. McAllister put him in tabloid form, like Foy. but Foy has brought Hamlet up to date". ' He gives the graveyard scene. Among tha tombstones are seen sacred-to-the memory-of Bryan, Kern. Hearst and .the New Tork American. The gravedigger, in a red shirt and rich auburn whiskers. Is plying his pick. 'Trfurpny. whose grave are you dig ging?" asks Hamlet Foy. "The grave of Governor Hughes,"- re. sponds both first and second gravedlg- frers in chorus, for the two are combined n Murphy, 1 "And whose skull Is this?!' continues the clown Hamlet. "The skull of General Bingham." "Can It be?" pursues Hamlet. "Alasf Poor Blng-ham, Murphy. I knew him well. Oft have I hurried from the track to escape his gibes and missiles. ."Let" ma. think. - Yea,-iie was a man whose-" i ' But what was in the mind of Hamlet Foy will never be revealed. From the wings a rain of old baseballs, turnips, apDles and other garden track. "The flings of adversity!' muttered Hamlet, as seeking vainly o hide be hind the ripen grave he narrowly es caped having his skull cracked by ths descending drop. I
