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IIEIIIG TonJght, tomorrow, Teiy and Wednesday, P.o Stiihl
- "The Chorus Larty 'i Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Louis James
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Bt'NGALOW Baiter stock rompay In "The Midnight Bell.'
I.YRIC Resident stork company In "Th Night Before Christmas.
STAR HI Henry's minstrels.
ORPHEl'M Vaudeville.
GRAND Vaudeville. .
PANTAGES Vaudeville..
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MEItlG Sunday night and week,
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BITNGALOW Baker stock company in "Are Tou a Mason?"
STAR Melodrama, "Why Girls Ieavo Homa."
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PK03IISES MADE BY
THE PBESS AGENTS
Kose Stahl In 'The Chorus Lady."
Rose Stalil will be seen at the
Heillg theatre, Fourteenth and Wssli-ina-ton,
for four nights commencing to
nlghtln "The Chorus Lady," James
Fnrbes' "remarkable comedy of stage
life, under the management of Henry
W. Harris.
The aton' of th play revolves around
the central figure of .Patricia O'Brien
of the chorus, who is In love with Dan
Mallory, owner of the racing stable.
In which her father. Patrick O'Brien,
im emploved as trainer. Patricia ajmes
home after her company .has been
wtrantii'd; and flnds. that ., Maliory,
through reverses on the track,, has been
forced to take on as partner Dick Craw
ford, a rich young man about town.
She observes that Crawford is paying
marked attention to her pretty younger
aister, Nora, and divining his evil in
tent determines to remove Nora , from
his influence,- The. second act - takes
Mia action to the chorus dressing room
of a New York theatre, where a half
dozen young women are preparing for
musical performance. Uora, through
a propensity for betting on the races,
1'Ss Involved beraolf with, these chorus
rlrls and has sought the aid of Craw
ford to extricate-' herself, thus giving
Mm a hold on her.-The unexpected ar
rival of Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien to visit
their daughters p-ecipitates cflmplica
tions which become more tangled in the
third act. taking plac In Crawfords
rooms, and are finally solved in the
fourth and concluding act, which occurs
in the Harlem flat occupied by the
O'Prien sisters. ' .... .
Miss Stahl's portrayal of Patricia, a
9 .lan.i' vnimr woman, whose
xtreme worldly wisdom, unfailing
ffAniliiKi snd remarkable reasoning
j ui inVi v Mitur her to all audi
ences, has been universally praised
one of the greatest in the history ox me
"'ln'the famous dressing room scene
In the second act, which nas been a
powerful factor In tha success of ths
Slav will be seen the original Tanagra
ineath gowns which started the sheath
.own erase when worn at the Iong
f hamps track tn Pari; last pring.
H nrv B. Harris 'has furnished Miss
H.ahl with a splendid supporting ast.
which includes Wilfred , Lucas, ff
lennlson. Karl R. Williams Alice
Ielgh i. Giles Khine, Thomas Maguire.
Mailtline Travers. . .Amy Lee, Amy
lAsVr M.rruerite W heefr. Annie
Ives. Jfesn French, Lavinla Mason and
A sre.1sh?rT now soling at th. toK of
fice of the Heilig theatre.
Loni James at Ileill Christmas,
Iuis James In "Peer Gynt" ex
uiltPl.v performs ths task, of tracing
the devlopment of a character from
adolescence to th grava In a manner
rmlnrntly, bfflttfng the high reputstion
H was Bernard Phaw that said of
this prot-n ctiarsct?r thst t have it
j.rnpfrlv' ivfd "It required the great
t ti pmic pfxi clirrer aOtor
!- ith vnrlrt." snd wbi) Mr. Jrtie
( '"not isv ri!im to "the' he la cr
t . "nnm of the" grestest actors. In
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musical
comedy.
'Fifty Miles From
wore costume. ' He mingles riotously lit
a rustic wedding feast, carries off . the
brida to the mountains, deserts her to
elope with tha troll king's daughter,
the two Tiding double across the stage
on the back of a wild bear for a steed.
Outlawed for Ms sins by peasant a and
trolls alika, ha fieea to America and
becomes a slave trading merchant. In
a suit of white flannel and yachting
shoes, who cruises in a yacht on the
Mediterranean. - and serves his guests
with champagne and cigars. Stranded
in Africa he becomes a prophet of the
desert in gown and turban, and makes
low to a dancing girl. Returning home
In advanced 1 years he suffers ship
wreck and In a dingy, frockcoat of the
modern world appears a Rain among his
own folk, themselves garbed In mod
CTity. Such Is the wonderfully Inter
esting character study that Mr. James
will oner nere ror mrm niKuia, oin
menelng Thursday, December 24, with
usual matinees, at the Heilig theatre.
Never probably In the history of the
local stage has auch a massive fascinat
ing tale of life, and never has this tal
ented sr-lnr - been surrounded . with so
excellent an acting organization as this
time, when he comes wjtn a coieri 01
players, who have been- .especially se
lected for their personal adaptability to
the 'character entrusted them.
Aphie James, for several seasons th
leading lady for Mr. James, plays th
faithful sweetheart, Solveig," who de
votedly awaits the return of her rene
gad lover. Miss James is-said .to give
a lifelike impersonation of the trusting
Norwegian maiden. -
Among the other players are J. Ar
thur Young, William. C. Andrews.
Clarke Williams, Kraft Walton, Rich
ard Scott, Laura Frankenlleld. Anne
Schaefer. Ida Werner. Frances . Har
oourt. Vera Walton, Ethel ,Craif, Jessie
A. Bailey. Elsie . Scharft:
The scenic ornamentation is the most
elaborate seen in years, and a special
feature of the performance Is the inci
dental music which contains the "Peer
Gvnt" suites by Greig.- and several
other gems, of Norwegian folk songs,
making in all a dramatic treat of a
lifetime,' as the original Mansfield
equipment will . be revealed In its pro
found and- massive grandeur. , The ad
vance seat sale will open at the box
office of the theatre . next . Tuesday
morning, December Zt. at 10 o'clock. .
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Christmas at the Bungalow.
When Hoyt's A" Midnight Bell" goes
on the boards of Baker stock company
this afternoon for the holiday week it
will be the third time, this wonderful
old avorite has .been played by-It for
Christmas. This time it was offered
only at th urgent request of numerous
Datrons. especially the younger people
who never ' cease getting the greatest
delight from its wholesome comedy, and
Us New England school boy anil girl
scenes of winter, including the-coasting,
snowballing and other fun so rare
In this land of roses and balmy rains.
William Dills of course plays hli old
role of Deacon - Tfdd, . that crusty old
bachelor who It the. butt of all the
youngsters' pranks.-and he' has become
famous with Baker natrons for this
character creation, while Howard Rus
sell as Martin Tripp,- the village bad
bov with red hair and freckled face, lit
a scream. If ; Hovt had written these
two parts tor these two popular Baker
ar-tora be could, not) have' made them fit
better. Marie-! Seymour plays; Dot. the
minister's little daughter, and Sydney
Ayresi and Louise Kent are the-leads.
The? second act Show the school house
and the coasting hill snd the third
shows the church at niRht witn the, win
ter n snows fairing fioftly on its roof,
while the choir gathers for - practice
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within tt la late at nlnht. and the olu
deacon, before closing the building and
going, netmnKS nimseir inai , m umi
needs "iling" and while doing so locks
himself in ths tower by mistake. This
scene is very funny, and the stage set
ting is one of peace and beauty. - Every
child, should see "A Mtdnight Bell," for
it is part of their ideal Christmas week,
and they will remember it for years to
oome. There wui or course o speumi
matinee Friday, Christmas day, as well
as the regular Saturday matinee. The
complete cast -of the Baker- company
will be as follows: ' ,
Rev. John uraaoury, me youiiK mm
tr Burfnev A vres: Deacon Lemuel
Tidd.' the lockl Poo Bah. William Dills;
Squire Oicott. prtsiomr or in; mii.
Ronald ; Bradbury; Ned Oloott, his
nnhev rtnnRid Howies: Stephen Lara-
bee, cashier of the bank. Earl V. Dwlre;
Nanler Keene, a jawyer irura uw m-j.
James Gleason; Martin. Tripp, young
American in veraur ciu-n, n'
sell: Dr. wing, one 01 nio pi -mlttee.
Herbert Wilson; Esekiel blover,
the village fiddler, Floyd Lynch; Nora
Falrford, the school ma'am, Miss Louise
Kent; Llwle Webber, elderly but Just as
spry as ever. Mlna Crollus Gleason; the
Widow Grey, a positive woman. Miss
Lueile Webster; Nellie Bowen. 2 next
birthday, soprano in choir, miss las
Rainier; nannan.- ivu Vji-J
Annie Grey, the widow' ""aterMiss
Hasel Jewel; Dot . Bradbury, the minis
ter's little) sister. Mlssdarlbel Seymour.
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"Arizona" at Baker Theatre.
The Baker will have a strong attrac
tion far the week In that famous Ameri
can play "Arlsona" which opens tonight.
There Will b a bargain matinee weu
nesday, a jChrlstmas matinee Friday
and the regular Saturday matinee and
the regular Baker prices ; will prevail
for the week. -"Arisona" is the, best
play Augustus Thomas-has written, and
Is infinitely better than the other neigh
borhood dramas of "Alabama and 'In
Missouri.'' The main posture of fir-n,.-..t.ni,M
. im fr from new the as
sumption of repute tor guilt by a man
in oraer to save nnm vi "
who has been tempted and was on the
brink of the precipice of disgrace and
ostracisms Affected by this posture
are the relations of a woman and her
proud, hard-hearted husband, the love
affair of the self-sacrificing man and
his lianeee. the sister of the tempted
woman; th attitude toward the morally
Justified husband of the wife's honest,
frank but blinded parents; the personal,
social and military reputation of the
im aMiimiul the auilt: and th
vengeance sought on th tempter by the
lover of a girl whom the former had
ruined - before turning his attentions
to his wife.' ..... . , '
, ti ill nt thla. there is "a ' noetically
Just denouement, for husband and wife
are reunited in the discover-, of her
love for him; the lovers' mutual happi
ness In the explanation . that clears the
youth of all guilt and dishonor In the
eyes of his sweetheart, her parents, nia
comrades and the world; and the temp
ter Is killed by tne lover or nia victim,
v, instrument of. revenae. obtaining Im
munity from punishment through the
Operations of the 'unwritten statutes
that termail "Arljna iuatlce." Mr.
Thomaa has handled these attendant
circumstances with - a great deal of
technical skill and has been successful
in imparting to his play a quality of at
tnosohere that la intrinsic and not at all
dependent upon the material assistance
that is to be obtained from the expert
utilisation of the mechanical appliances
ot the theatre.
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Hamming Bill at Orphenra.
If you; saw the Orpheum bill last
week, and yon liked It. then you want
to see the bill commencing Monday.
The program looks to be on of the best
ever seen In Portland, and that Is going
some, for -the motto " of al Orpheum
houses Is "Nothing but the best" ;
The greatest vaudeville success ever
acHIeved bv a 'legitimate juvenile comedian-
is that of Wilfred Clarke. - Mr.
Clarke is the son of John Sleeper Clarke
and a nephew of Edwin Booth. .He owns
an Interest in the Walnut Street theatre
In Philadelphia and Is "n important fac
tor in the theatrical, doings of that city.
Tlie comedy sketch b Is presenting tUia
ik "Arizona" Ua'THB MKB
JOZIES JULIA QQKEY ATtKE
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week at the Orpheum theatre, "What
Will Happen Next." was written by
himself and is one of the brightest and
best farces seen in modern vaudeville.
The laughter never stops from the time
of Mr. Clarke's entrance to the fall of
th curtain, and his supporting company
is made up of experienced farceurs. .
DeBiere, who is known abroad. by the
significant title. 'The Mysterious." has
been especially imported for this' cir
cuit. He is a wonder worker, a myett
fier. and an illusionist DeBiere comes
tn America, direct from a record run of
six consecutive months at the Alhambra
then.tra in London.
"Dull Care" is a 'new "musical mono.
logue which Edwin Latelle la present-Isongs.
in Them are few funnler men on the
Inar. Thero are few funnier' men on the
vaudeville stage than this black-face
comedian. Mr. Latelle la not only a
clever comedian but a skillful musician,
and Is inventive and original; the In
struments he uses for the melodious
portion of his musical monologue - are
odd and ingenious.
- Lea saivaggis, farisian noveuy wnin
wlnd dancers.- were first imported'-by
Oscar Hammerstein who : introduced
them to Now York on his famous aerial
resort, over the Victoria theatre. ' Their
first appearance was a sensation' as
they brought something new as -well as
extraordinary In dancing of (the whirl
wind varloty..: Tes Saivaggis, - beside
their whirlwind dancing. Introduce sev
eral characteristic Parisian, Spanish
and classic numbers which are wonder
fully skillful and effective. .
The Rooney-sisters. Josie and Julia,
are daughters of Pat Rooney, the fa
mous dancer,' and have recently returned
after an unusually- successful season
abroad, during which they were patron
ised by the royalty of Denmark and
Sweden. .-
Emerin Campbell and' her players are
presenting Edmund Day's one-act com
edy, "Two Hundred Miles from- Broad
way." The story is a quaint combina
tion of the knowing .Broadway stage
lady, the race track habitue and of rural
humor with a touch of sentiment which
Is appealing. In this little playlet the
clever author has provided Miss- Camp
bell with an admirable vehicle, for she
plays ''Dottle Dimple." a stranded sou
brette. In a highly complimentary, .man
ner. Mile. Toona gives an illustrated leo
tuTe of the great southwest, ths- illus
trations . being shown by stereoptlcori
with highly colored plates taken from
views on the premises, this Is said to be
one of the most instructive historic
lectures before the public. "...
The Orpheum orchestra with the" mov
ing pictures will close th show... .-..
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r. From" the feature to the motion 'pic
tures of the new. vaudeville entertain
metot which wlll. be given at the Grand
this week, starting with the matinee to
morrow, there will ' not be a number
which will' not be worthy' f a 'place
on' the bill. ' There are' many-features
but the one whlchkWill assume the first
plae on the program will be "The Sol-
dier of Propvllle." This is a qualntfon earth. . There Is not a word spoken
little playlet,!-which calls for genuine
acting of: the best sort- In U will ap
eear Mr; and Mrs. Esmond. Theatre
goers are aware that, Mr. Esmonds is
one of 'the - foremosti character .delin
eators on the American stage. In the
playlet which the Esmondes will give
th. people of this -city will find a -gem
of acting, an artistic Interpretation mien
as is seldom seen in a vaudeville tnea
tre. ,i '.
Fun, fast and 'furious, -will bj pro-
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vided by tfiat noted acrobatic troni.
the Zellos. There are ive members in
the troupe and each one Is a master
gymnast. Aside from the. difficult feats
they perform, with grace and skill, they
add an element of comedy, which makes
the act the more interesting. :. .
Most people who attend vaudeville
have seen the burlesque-equilibrium act,
but the people who originated this amus
ing travesty on a difficult ait are
Blocksom and -Burns. They will be
found on the new program doing their
eccentric tricks. A laugh is guaranteed
every minute when this team is on tho
stage. From the London muslo halls
comes Herbert Cyril , to the Grand.-He
AniMflti sa a. tvntc.al Knalish Johnnie.
Cyril's act Is one of English humor and
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For' six 'months the sensation' or in
Hn Vnrlc Hinnndrnme was the gym
nastic aerial novelty of Allc DeGarmo.
Assisted Dy. J. MVUKll, mtmm y-
Garmo will ' reproduce her act at'tho
Grand. There will also be a new song
by Fred Bauer and Imported motion pic
tures on the uranaiscope. ' .
Tnri.v win ha tha lajit chance to see
the present bill which has appeared all
week, rne reatures are m xiuysi inu
slcal Five, Dolph and Levlne In ''Hyp
notising a Wife." the Dowllngs la A
Snot Shot" and other-telling hits.
Pan tafcres' Many Novelty Acta,
i. Vaudeville of surpassing merit Is
promised by. the new ( program ,, at the
Pantages wntcu, iWiii pegm tomorrow
with-the usual matinee.' The new bill
promises to be beyter than anything In
the vaudeville line presented in Port
land for many weeks. The new pro
gram is replete -with, big features and
almost any act on the bill can -be rated
as headline attraction. To those who
appreclate-advanced-vaudeville at Its best
this new show will be found especial
ly attractive.'-.,' .
Th Johnson. Students ar club man
iacs, four In 'number, positively the
premier lugglers pf America they have
one of the most skilled and speediest
juggling acts that has even been seen
In the west -In addition to being fin
ished artists In straight juggling, their
act is replet -with smart and original
tuff .. which includes handling fiv
clubs while . doing a buck and wing
dance. ". -
The special added feature- will be
"The World's .Comedy Four." one of
thnaa fiarmnnv "nnartets - which is al
ways appreciated- by ; any vaudevlllo
audience these singers offer a reper
toire of the latest, popular ..melodies
in excellent voice and their omedy is
said to be dellghtiuny reiresning,
rnnn rtnwnev A Willsrd will r resent
a.' comedy playlet entitled "The Doings
of Dr. Louder," wblchis warranted to
bring a laugh with every breath. This
is one of those droll fare comedies
which always create an Immense amount
'Martelil A Rossi, the Italian Operatic
Duo, will present selections from the
popular . grana . operas, n vu
'silent Trt nomedr luggler. ' hss
played' la every city of any importance
during the time he Is on the stags, yet
he manages -to. Keep mis ..audience iu m
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The Bornatelns are a team f clever
i-rtime- slnaers .and dancers, brother and
sister, who will present a fast and neat
dancing act. i .
Tn wtlanrt Tnrtlsnd's nnnulsr nsri
tone, will sing ."With You la Kternity,"
beautifully Illustrated. .
The biosrraph will present the very
latest in motiuu photography, first fun
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Pantages theatre. ', -i
xne jraniages xneaire given nircu pin.
formances dally, one in the afternoon
and two at night. Prices of admission,
15 . and 25c, box seats btfc
Lyric Stock Company Opens. ,
Starting this afternoon with a mati
nee, Dan Flood, manager of the Lyric
theatre, will introduce to hls patrons a
new and carefully iselected company of
Players. . '
crrat in.umpiirry wiiw im "
gaged for leading tnan of this new torn.
fiany, needs no introduction to the Port
and peopl. H has appeared her in
stock and in traveling companies . sev
eral times.-. ,
Miss Caroline Walton Is a very clever
leading lady.. 6he has been . in stock
for several years and Is a great favorite
In the state of California. She .Is a
stranger In Portland but will no doubt
maae many irienua unnuj nc
mRaiph Belmont has been brought back
again and will use 1 his captivating
ability In winning the - matinee, girls.
Mr. Belmont will be seen in leading
juvenile parts. ' ,'
' Rupert Drum, also " well known In
Portland, will be heavy man; He has
many friends Who. will be glad to near
thMlssLUlian' Griffith andCharles Con.
ners ef the old company have been re
tained. Mr. Conners has, been placed as
sUge director and his long experience
as in actor makes him eapabl to handle
this Important position.
Th balancs of th company ar
strangers and .will "25VlKii,ZI!tr.
their wav Into the hearts of th theatre
going public of Portland. , , ' . . ,
- The opening bill for this eventful
week will be Tha Night Before 'Christ
mas." a very pretty little drama in
which all the company can appear to
advantage. It Is a very suggestlv play
of the shopping time and ."
things that happen during Christmas
week and Christmas shoppers will, find
this little .drama, will be of Interest .to
thThere will be a special Christmas day
matinee. , , s ' "
Hi -Henry's Minstrels " at the " Star.
- Hi Henry 1 giving a: brand. new shew
this season and his new gigantic up-to-
date minstrels wU appear at the Star
theatre for on -week starting witn a
matinee today. This orgsnlsatlon ,1
eredited with giving a Show that Is new
and strikingly orignal. presenting acts
and specialties that are protected by
copyright and hence cannot be used by
any other minstrel organisation. Their
superb military band is well worth
hearing' and demonstrates the progress
and i elevarlon of music In .minstrelsy
and typifies the general refined charac
ter of Mr.. Henry's company. Charley
Gano who mad such a hit with tha Hi
Henry- show last season, has been re-,
engaged; he Is one of the brightest com
edians wlthi minstrels, as is also the
droll South Carolinian, Pat Crawford;
tha aver nnniilar comedian. Rill Burk, in
troduces that funny coon song "Who?
MeT" the wonderful scenic, -electric il
lusion; typical of southern darkeylems
entitled "The Su wanne River," with a
grand, double orchestra, double auartet,
and full military band. -
. "Fifty Miles From Boston." .:
The attraction!:' at the Heilig theatre
for one week,, "beginning nex Sunday,
December 27, with usual matinees, will
he thiit much heralded rural-musical.
comedy of George M. Cohan's, "60 Miles
from Boston.'" under the direct manage
ment of Chan and Harris.
, Dainty MIb llaicl Lowry. appears ai
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the demure village postmistress, with
a bad brother and a ubiquitous sweet
heart, who Is the hero of the baseball
tP "joseph M. Sparks, tha t prince of
fun makers, who made such a Jilt as
leading comedian with May Irwin, .ha;
the role of VHarrlgan ' the hero of
the famous "HarrigBn",' song. m ,,
Miss Smanne Leonard-Weatford, sis
ter of Mis Lillian Russell, Jilao has a
prominent role, as has Douglas Steven
son, Walter P. Richardson, . Knthryn
Perry. Russel Plums and , others, as
sisted by a large chorus.
"Harrlgan," T'My Small Town Gal.
"Jack and Jill.' "Walts With Me."
"Ain't It Awful," snd "Boys Who Fight
the Flames," are among the songs which
Mr. Cohan wrote for the play. Seats
will go on sale Christmas morning , at
boxoffice the Heilig theatre,
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"Why . Girls ' IiCave Home" , Coming.'
Wbat Is said to be one of the most
novel . and orl glnal plays Whtclr " lias
been seen In -, years and bearing the
striking title ; of "Why Girls Leave
Home" will be. seen at the' 8tart1ietre
waJ.i of Snndav matinee. December 2T.,
The play is by Fred Summerneld. and
the -story Is- a representation, of th
happenings of almost every household
fortunate enough to possess a daugh
ter "whose: future is to b eonaldered
above all else. The play is well sup
plied with scenlo and - mechanical ef
fects, and the cast is, a, large and ade
quate one numbering among Its mem
bers several wen Known peopie. ,
' "Are You a Mason?" Coming;.
One Of the most laughable, of all
farpes is Dettrichsteln's "Are . You a
MasonT ;whieh th Baker Stock com
pany ' wlil present ,: for Kaw Tear's
week, opening- next. Sunday ..matinee,'
December 17, at the Bungalow.
It concerns two young husbands,-, who.
ia please? their "wives, pretend they
joined the Masons. They do not know
each other, but .the wives introduce
them, and each 'thinks th other ' th
genuine thins; in secret order educa
on. -' The plot is full of fun and live
ly mixupa, and starts the new. year
witn tears of laughter. -
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'Shore Acres" Coming.-,
James A, -Heme's great play, "Shor
Acres,", whlph has beemseen by mor
people in the last quarter of a century
than any other play. Is booked to ap
pear In this city at the Baker all week
starting next Sunday matinee, Decem
ber 27.. Archie Boyd, the character
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Berry. Mr. Boyd has a strong com
pany supporting him. .- -
Lillian Russell In Vaudeville. .
Lillian Russell declared that sh had
foresworn vaudeville for all time prior
to making the sensational hit she lias
in tho racing comedy "Wildfire." but
her auoces in ; that play has beea the
cause of a vaudeville engagement th
famous beauty will ! play.. "Wildfire"
wait given its first performance in Cin.
cinnati last season and whs voted such
an Immediate success by the critics and
the. playgoers In general of that city
that Miss Rusself has a particularly
warm spot In her heart for the Queen
City. Early this season the Pen and
Pencil club of Cincinnati put , in first
call for Miss Russell's services at their
annual benefit.. The event has been ar
ranged for -the week Miss Russell will
play Cincinnati. ' She will appear as a
special hfladllner for one .performance
only on the afternoon of February 12,
1909. It wilt be the only, date of the
kind Miss Russell, will undertake this
season. The annual benefit Of the cle-.
brstpd Cincinnati newepaner club Is con
rinded. In conjunction with the Actor'
fund, ' - ' -