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I n ii ii ii DRAMATIC CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK HEILIG Tonight, Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday, "The Lion and the Mouse?' BUNGALOW Baker Stock company in "The Rose of the Itancho;" ' BAKER Musical comedy, "The Land of Nod." BTAR Melodrama, "A Struggle for Gold." PANTAGES Vaudeville. GRAND Vaudeville. ' NEXT WEEK'S OFFERINGS HEILIQ Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, "The Devil"; Wednesday, Ore gon Glee Club concert; Friday and Saturday, Spanish War Veter ans' minstrels. BAKER Murray A Mack in "The Sunny Side of Broadway." BUNGALOW "The Rose of the Rancho." STAR Melodrama, "In Wyoming." PEOMISES MADE BY THE PRESS AGENTS "Lion and Mouse" at Heilig Tonight Henry B. Harris brings the ever-wel come drama, 'The Lioa and the Mouse' . to Heilig tonight for an engagement of four nights and the proof that it Is as - popular and welcome as ever la weli founded on the strength of the demand that has been made for seats. Indeed, the favor with which this play is held savors of a firmness that will last for ever. It is an exceptionally strong and well-constructed play of everyday busi ness life and Mr. Harris displays his wisdom in holding the standard of his t cast of players to its present degree. Paul Everton is vet unnearlntr as John Burkett Ryder, and Edna. Archer Craw ford, well known in this city, is said to te aurpassing ail previous records oy ' her clever rendition of Shirlev lioss - more; their support is balanced in the hands of such as Frederick Malcolm, George O. Morris, WUliam Burton, James Coolev. Harris L. Forbes, Clif ford Leigh. Eleanor Sheldon, Eliza. Ma ' son, Eileen Erroi and others. It is re called that "The Lion and the Mouse1 is not a play that rests upon the draw ing powers Of an acknowledged "star." but the different characters are of such strena-th that It is necessary for stronalv balanced company to be cast in them. A glance at the foregoing roster indicates mat Mr. Harris naa taaen very possible precaution. , Chsrles Klein has employed many reasonable and convincing points In dra matic construction and brought out some original ideas in stagecraft. He has not resorted to the use of a vil lain In the telling of his story, nor a woman who has strayed from the path or virtue, and it is a pleasure nowa days to sit through a performance and nt meet one or hoth over the rootuguts. "The Lion and the Mouse," in brief, is a pretty drama of today that entertains . and instructs and appeals strongly to those in all walks of life. Seats are now selling at theatre for the engage ment , . . Tbe Rose of the Kancho." ' This afternoon Baker Stock company will open the week with the much talked about Belaaco play, ."The Rosa of the Rancho" which, since the great sen sation eauadbr!The Girl of the Gol sea West" a few weeks ago, has teen looked forward to by a large number of theatregoers. Manager Baker secured the rights te piay them both hera from Iavid Belaaco last summer and avery one is familiar with the record break ing run of me first one produced at the unlw in October. The "Rose of the Rancho" Is far djffere.nt In plot and story from "ftta Girl of the Golden W et" but the scenic effects are if nywuMK more -Beautiful. The atory tses rlace at the old San Juan mla- ana jis surrounding during; the -y ' '' uP?!xr of lljt landlhy sna )unt when the ivhih cuard of Ainerloan Invasion arriving, fknfs of riot snd blood hd wrre common and these marauders letrtta tu aotnea, took forcible poasesrl 'TOE WON rem 4 NIGHTS BBGlTOl-NTGHT- slon of the lands in the name of the United States, murdered men and In sulted and wronged innocent women. This particular story concerns a beau tiful young Spanish maiden and the at tempt to rob her of her home and honor which was foiled by the clever interven tion of a young American who was there representing the government. The narrative is a thrilling one, the love interest unusually tender and romantic and the scenery and stage settings su- ?remely entrancing. Special music, cos uraes and a largely augmented cast are among the features. There is no doubt but that "The! Rose of the Rancho" will prove a de lightful surprise to those fortunate enough to see it The cast will be: Kearney, of Washington, in Califor nia on government duty, Sydney Ayres; Don Luis De La Torre, a "spark" over from Monterey, James Gleason; Padre Antonio, superior of the mission of San Juan Bautista, William Gleason: Lieutenant of the state militia, Donald Bowles; Ktnkald of Beaver, a "land Jumper," William Dills; Rigsby. his foreman, Ronald Bradbury: Sunol. a muleteer, William Wolbert; Tomaso, one of the old Castro servants, Howard Russell: Ortega, a vaquero. In the serv ice of Don Luis, Walter Renfort: Goya, a shepherd. Herbert Wilson; Pico, a water carrier, William Reed; Fra Ma teo, a Franciscan. John Thome; a gard ener, Fred Freeman: Salvador. John Thorne; Pascual, Carroll Wilson; Be nito, Lloyd Lynch; Estudilla, George Clayton; Yorba, Harry Woodford; El Tecolcro, master of the dance, Donald Bowles; Bruno. Manuel, servants of the Castros. Edward Fowler. Edward Boyle: Senora Dona Petrona Castro, head of her family. Mina Crollus Gleason; Se nora Kenton, her daughter. Miss Louise Kent; Juan it a, the granddaughter, called "La Rosa Del Rancho," Miss Izetta Jewel- Trinidad. Beatrix, Carlota, her friends. Miss Maribel Sevmour, Miss Basel Jewel, Miss Lenora "Dean; Guad alupe. Juanlta's serving woman and duenna, mjss Quelle Webster senora Alcantara, l riniaaa a duenna. Miss Ida Ranier; Agra da. Indian woman, attend ant of Dona Petrona, Miss Ruth Lech ler; the child of the dance. Miss Mamie Ha sla m. ; Tbe tand'of Noa' at Baker. Tn:bls; musical extravaganza, "The Land of Nod," will appear at the Baker all week, opening this afternoon, at but a alight raise over the regular Baker prices on th lower floor only. The bal cony remains tba same, and the Wednes day bargain matinee will be given as usual. . 1 When thi production waa seen here last-season It impressed itself strongly upon all who wltnessod It, not onlyly the excellence of its corned v and the charm of Its music, but by the magnifi cence of its sartorial equipment. And the knowledge that it will oe presented by practically the same meritorious cast Including the vast array of unnamed beauties who constitute the chorus and ballet, adds interest to the announce ment Aside from the 'attractive ele ments which are customary , to tnuolcal comedy presentations, ana in whiten The Land of Nod la sd unusually prodlgalihe ProductlcujJicharacter Ised by noveTtlea which distinguish It among its kind. "The Man. in the i MAAn. th, Wttlah n,Mh " "inrll Fool. "The Bsndmsn," "The Jack of Ilearta,? the "Weather Man," are aU ... i in a ' " : aWafesA.W'.rf m sa saWsMi saaaali mm v.-tia .- 111' 'J 'J H personages of unique conception, and they are brought together in an attrac tive way with surroundings equally novel and interesting. The house of cards, in which dwells the King and Queen of Hearts, with its mushroom towers and surrounding balloon trees, and the peppermint .river flowing by, resents an unusual alght even in these ays of originality and splendor In stage furnishment. From all points of view this is an extraordinary production and it merits the remarkable degree of success which it has acnieveo. n-no Wilson will be seen in his original part of "April Fool." ' . "The Devil" Craze. Fashion has now taken hold of "The Devil," Molnar's remarkable psycholog ical play, which will shortly be seen in this city, and devil ties, devil shirts, devil vests and other articles of devil apparel, all in the most brilliant red have become the rage in New York City. This craze for things bearing the devil color has even gone so far as to cause the Introduction of bright red buttons on white vests and even on shoes. It is not often that a craze of this kind takes possession of the male portion of crea tion. Usually it Is the women who yield to the passing fancies and peculiar fash Ions. This was exemplified last winter during the early days of the Merry Widow craze in the metropolis when all kinds of female wearing apparel was popularized under the name of Merry Widow goods. An echo of this craze Is still exhibited In the mammoth Merry Widow hats, which are so popular with the up to date girl. Some of the men's wear which is be ing shown in the New York shops In the bright red designs Is very natty, al though rather startling by reason of its glaring color. The red four In hands are especially effective, and worn, with an opal or other light stone stick pin, they present an appearance that Is most attractive. The red vests have an extra attractiveness In the fact that they are worked with little suggestions of his satanlc majesty's tail around the pock eta and the buttonholes. The demand for these novelties In devil wear has been quite unprecedented, and there Is no doubt that before the winter season haa advanced very far the craze will be a general one all over the United States Vaudeville at Grand. It Is the general opinion that the best program the Grand has had for weeks, la the one which closes tonight Good aa the present bill haa been, the new program which starts tomorrow after noon promises to be even better. -For the headline act Sullivan & Constdlne are sending a novelty which has never been seen in this section of the country before. The feature wlirbe Profewwor Paferoon's bronze sludlos or art The most famous groups and statues will be shown orti the stage in bronze. They are really living pictures, in a coating of bronze, ti ct ba OfMted mora fa i a line xxpvwir BAKER vorable comment on the circuit than the bronze art studies. Sherman and Deforest, known aa clever originators and acrobats, will ap pear in their latest conception of fun, SA Jay Circus." The act opens showing the outside of a circus tent, then the scene shifts to the interior. Two farm ers leave the seats and enter the arena and proceed to go through all manner of funny gymnastic tricks and stunts. "Early Days East and West" Is a his torical sketch or transformation playlet, in which Mr. and Mra. Arthur Toung are appearing this season. The. first scene represents a western cabin, and the arrival of the Arkansas Traveler, with his historic fiddle. The curtain closes on this scene to rise immediately exposing the interior of a New England farmhouse. There are a number of musical specialties introduced during John' Field Jr., late star of the "Yan kee Doodle Boys" company, ls a- come dian of note. He is said to tell only new tales, and he has a choice collec tion. The Adler trio are club Jugglers. They Introduce the only boy in the world juggling five clubs at one time. Fred Bauer will sing an Illustrated ballad, and the Grandlscope will; flash new pictures. This afternoon and tonight will be the last oportunities to see the present bill at the Grand. Mile. Joyae does the seven veils dance from Salome and Harry Luken presents his aeven trained bears. "The Rural Substitute" and "The Mixer" are sketches on the program which are very amusing and well acted. Joe Hardman Is an original comedian. The Le Sells trio offer a sensational gymnastic act and the Pelots do Jug gling. It Is a vaudeville entertainment of superior quality. New Bill at Pantage. La Lole Helens, who comes with glowing press comment In her favor, will present in Portland, for the first time at the P&ntages theatre, commenc ing, with Monday's matinee, the much talked of "A Vision of Salome," as In troduced by Maud Allen in London. The Pantages management declares that this dance is unlike any other that might, nave oeen recently seen m tne west This act is one triumph of lithesome grace,' - w4rd at times-, - thou gh- -not - so that it gives one the horrors. La Lole Helene is bewitchtngly entertaining, haa a wonderful facial expression, sparkling, large eyes that speak plain aa words of delight or disgust and above all a girlish abandon In her frollclnsr gyra tions and a womanly aense of her grew- some prize. The everchanglng mood of the fair danseuse is words without sound, such as only an artist can in-1 terpret and hold .the audience through - out in a fever of expectancy. Edward T. Emerv has broueht from London an I n teres t in gpec tacle.and f te rvi e w In g this'dance one understands why al Lon don fell at the 'feet of Salome ' when first introduced there as a specialty by Miss Maud Allen. Eugene . O'Rourka & Co. present a 1 i a i 4. 1N'Ac5TKU13GLEK)R GOUT comedy sketch, entitled -Parlor A, a ludicrous story of mistaken Identity. This comedy is said to be unusually well acted and properly staged. . Baptist & Franconi, European eccen tric equilibrists, featuring "The Man Who Walks on His Head.'T The . entire act consists of novel feats, entirely out of tha ordinary. Farnon, Willis A Ramsley, the Sing ing and dancing; trio, have an exception ally fine singing and dancing Sketch. Morse Ac Brawn are colored comedians and singers of more than ordinary abil ity, and they will present a classy little sketch. The woman of the team la an exceptionally clever dancer.. McCloud A Melville will Introduce their musical act In which they use a pair of harps, finishing with comedy singing and dancng. This team has mads good throughout Europe. Jean Wilson will sing a new Illus trated song, entitled "Won't You Let Me Put My Arms Around Your And the biograph will present the very lat est In motion photography, direct from the factory to the Pantages theatre.. "A Straggle for Gold" t the Star. The Star offers to Ita patrons, com mencing with a matinee tomorrow, the aterling melodrama, "A'; Struggle for Gold," a play dealing with-the western border states In the early days of the '60s, when the people from the east flocked west ward, in search of the new Eldorado, when the wagon trains dally leaving Fort Leavenworth wound around the old Santa Fa trail, through New Mexico, Arizona and across the desert into the land of gold. There is little wonder that the west haa been a most prolific field for the dramatist, and since Bret Harte wrote about the Ar gonauta in "'49, mining camp pictures have attracted more attention than any other theme. Joaquin Miller haa been elevated to a very high pedestal through his western poems, and the western plays from,"M'llss" down to "A Strug gle for Gold," have all enjoyed long life and prosperity. This is the first time this new melodrama has been sent to the Pacific coast and the reports wherever the play haa appeared have been of a flattering character. : Oregon Glee Club. On December 16 the University of Oregon Glee and' Mandolin clubs "are scheduled to appear In concert at" the Heilig theatre,- Thla season they wUl make their thirteenth' annual' tour, and each successive year has demonstrated that as amateur productions the Oregon Glee club concerts are the most finished and original of any of the entertain ments that come to our city. Professor j m. Gient d" f music at the uni versity, as usual has charge of the di rection of the college boys, and this year he haa been more than usually suc cessful because of better talent - and better rousio with which to work- The music of the clubs mostly comes from the Mght opera hits of the season in Maw York, and will receive Its first in- . . . . . H..i.tt. . , .. trOdUCtlon to in vhwh iiuuus wrouga the Oregon clubs. . " fc P As stuntsters, - Professor-Glen -- hss J the best comic artists he has had since th. Howa nf Rob Ttountre. Van Dusen a.nd.Voight in their dialect, stunts, sre great mirth . provokers. The " former specializes In the Dutch and Irish, while the lattr alternates between the French Canadian and the Dago. ; Another feature of the progrant this ft r . ' i CMITH. ARTHUR .vr TO GEAND year Is the songs and dances of the comical quartet composed of Cooper, Nelson, Wood and Burke. Professor WON FAME ONLY BY THE MOST PERSISTENT STRUGGLE ' v " .V s y 5 - A Mme. Nordlca, Who When Mm. - Nhrdlra abDears here next Thursday night at the Heilig the atre local music, lovers will pave the privilege or neanng me areaieoi nent of Wagner In the country today. For the past Id years Mme. Nordica has been without an equal on the oper atie stage, tier Interpretations of the famous Wagnerian roles having. brought her world wide distinction. 1 -i It waa only after years of pamstaklng study, however, that the brilliant Amer ican 'singer won the recognition -that was her due. At the outset of her pro fessional career she .filled many-minor positions, and oportonlty, came only after riersiatent struggle. Her first poHittonlwHS In the choir of the First c hurcF. oton7heTrih:-Hng-forTme year. Subsequently she was engaged to sing at Dr. Putnam's church at eal arv of tiOQO. at that time the highest aver paid in Boston, flo successful waa 41 Si - v VI at TWX'YRIC Glen appears In the solo roles and the Mandolin club has a group of musical selc dons that will be sure of appre ciation.' Altogether, there is a balance aoout the clubs this year that Insures a delightful evening's entertainment tos all who hear them. A. Made Debut as Choir Singer she In her church work that her mother took her to New York, where after fur ther study she appeared with Gllmore s band, then in the zenith of its success, at Madison Square garden. Subsequently Mme. Nordica - made a tour of America with the organization. By strange coincidence the warm-hearted director, Patrick Gilmora, one day exclaimed after hearing her sing, "You ' will yet be crowned Queen of sdng in ' your own country!" This speech' was recalled by Mme. Nordica yars after. . wards when . she was presented on the with a diamond crown. This beautiful piece of jewelry she usually wears during concerts, Sgetlier ! wttlr innnv ot her rare nteefs rontatning; wonderful stones. : Nordica and her com pany wilt -appear at the Heilig Thurs day evening under the direction pt IjOIs) ' Steers-Wyna Coman. I- w y -v -.7 ' t ' ,- " . - I' X1
