Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 6, 1910)
THE l OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, .SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY fl, 1910. 2 v. ;. ' las 1 m. ft. ' i . " v -a it f. " I . i . ' m. 1 e ,7V " m V:';M a;m ! -J . . A 1- ' Ui ff - in : . V I i ;; p.V ' ' 1 I j ill .r ,(L - J JN-nJvm- - ii ' mi' I . -n" -Jtr - 1 ii m w ia ww . - i i r j i c r viii BBBBk mm - - 1 1 i HON VWeO M1CHT wm HAt ' I -WtD MIGHT Wtfil l-W DR.WUTIO CALEXDAH IX)R THE WEEK. BUNGALOW Loul James tonight and Tuesday ntf ht in Shakeipeara'a "Henrr VIII." Monday nlgbt, Wednesday niRht and Wednesday mat inee, "The Merchant of Venice.' v Myrtle Elvyn. planlat, Friday - - nliri ,UnlverBU;q.Ocflgon Ulee and Mandolin rlub, Saturday night BAKEii--'ne ititcnt or- way. PORTIAND Stock company, i ORPHEUM Vaudeville. PANTAOKSr-Vaudevllle. ORANDVaudevnie. " r STAR Mevlng Picture. "Deadwood Pick's Last Shot" COMMIXQ ATTRACTIONS. BUXOALOW Mclntyre.-and Heath; February IS, 14. 15, with Tuesday matinee; Charles B. Han ford, "The American Lord,' February It and 19. Later In the month, The Merry Widow," "The Virginian,'.' and Mrs. Leslie Carter. BAKER "Wildfire," with Pauline Hall, and Will Archie. POBTLANT-"gal, the Circus QlrU" FEW) AT THI OEPH&UM look Ilka a wart or put up your para chute because you are up in the. alt:, bear with the one who addresses? you thus, for he will enly be trying: out some of ,.Brt. Leslie's exquisite slang. Mr. Leslie is Hailed the' headliner, but not far below comes Emman Francis with her Arabian boys, and Thorne and Carelton with their. clever skit, to say nothing of Charles Kenna in "The Street Faker,' the Sisters- McConnell La . Veen-Cross and the marvelous Hll tons. ' . -. - ' , iJX'tUL' K20XT. UTE EIGHT yV&$r PROMISES MADE BY THE PRESS AGENTS After the somewhat strenuous doings in the Portland theatrical world, the week just finished has seemed a bit quiet However, it has not been an unwelcome breathing spell and, al though the quantity has been less, the quality of the offerings haa been un usually good. - . ,v The engagement 'of Blanche Walsh at th Bungalow the first four nights of the week, was of particular Intereet this year in that her new pIay,",Th.Test" was written by a Portland man, JUles Eck hart Goodman"' It has "been a number of years since Mr Goodman maae his home in ' Portland, but he : still keeps in touch with friends and relatives. ills play, which deals with the sex question. Is built on the Intensely emo tional lines with little comedy to re lieve Us eombf-rness. "Four acts of emotional suspense," was one comment but it furnished Miss Walsh with a Fplendid , opportunity, to rise -to great Louis James at the Bungalow. The most pretentious Shakespearian offering of the current season will be the presentation by Louis James of the bard's rarely played . yet historically I . . t.T 1TTIT l.n. vevv I (a. Ill V. .1 UU a best role she has ever tlaved. I m The third time has proved the charm n " . "J'ir".:.' for "Brewster-. Millions," and Its en- lo e IT.r 7 V gagement at the Baker theatre last mftde 'ro,m orlgli,aILf,?.w "K"hl,h week was ths most popular that It has v"r'oua and .local,e" ln whlcn th ver nlavcd In Portland. Rovfil Tracv. I the clever little comedian, who is play Ing Brewster, Is no stranger to Port Int. XJm. 1i.jI wl.h K'o ' XT M . , the old Marquam during the month of Beppo. Dromlo, ., T " July. '07. Mr. Tracy comes of Amer- Per ,. ""ffJ' ' .!, w... i - i.r. i Icient to sculpture his name in the his .k 1.1. v, I trlonlc hall of fame, but compared with slonaries for something like 30 lyears. U of hem.hiB,W.0J,ef,f ",ah. JLaI He has bean , In this country about 10 tr.enth .tnd vldimlll th tandg lout like the rock of Gibraltar and pro- Brewster's MlUions" has been one claims 'him . the 'mnt reprtMnuv of the most popular offering at the cia8 , aciuJT V " 1 , Tk. Baker so far this seaaon, and It has In Wo sey he has gone peeper Into the a ia kh.r.uu' it 1.1a ..na 1 character and. human motives or the There are now two companies present- man tnan nr t,J"r P.Iayer re1 ,t0 Ing It in this cquntry as well, aa one in hM how1 th 2rama,Uo 7al,ue0f inaimiu and nn Diavin an Italian character contrasts both In depicting Mr. James has given many master ful characterisations In the past hi Othello, Virginius, Brutus, Macbeth, translation In Ifaly. The best bill for several months Is glvfrt at the Orpheum. It' is a genulno -.I t 1 1 1 i . i. . (augiung uiu iroiu iiari m iiiimii una, as the press agent would say "not a anil minute - m it." ir you receive a the pomposity of prpspertty, as well as the humility of adversity. The next character Jn importance to Wolsey is Queen Kathrlne. the loyal but discarded wife of Henry, a. char acter visualized into perpetuity by such 1 The aeilal-Llojds at PRntagfi romiAat tn male a nniaa itira r mr, women an Cushman, Bowers, Terry, leave, leave, or Jump on a pickle and IModjeaki, etc., and now entrusted to colleague of Mr. James. It is safe to predict that the new Kathrlne will be presented upon new and original lines, as originality is a dominating attribute of this charming actress' impersona tion. Tonight and Tuesday night Mr. James will present "Henry VIII' and on Monday and Wednesday nlffhts and Wednesday matinee he will present Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice. The supporting' cast and scenery will be especially good in ooth plays. 1 w w "The Right of Way" t the Baker. A good melodrama, well acted is pleasant form of entertainment now and then, and local people mucn enjoy pne. We have had some excellent, ply of ths type of late and all over the ooun try the taste for melodrama seems to be Increasing instead or diminishing. The next melodrama to be seen here will be the dramatization of Sir Gilbert Parker's well knhown novel, "The Right of Way," by Eugene presbrey. ,It. ls a heavy. Intense drama with many strong situations which 1 border on the tragic It comes to the Baker' for the week starting this afternoon, and In cluding matnlees Wednesday (bargain day) and Saturday. The dramatisation of Sir Gilbert Parker's story is very direct sharp ' and compelling. - From ths beginning of the first act to the end. the interest holds. The story of "The Right -of Way" is quite familiar to the novel reader. Charlie Steele Is adoubter and a Ue bauche; he lacks, the will to do much more than laugh-at those who would do right. Ha finds that his wife la In love with another man and he goea to what he teHeves is a certalndeatlj in a oive ouibiuo vi aiuniieai. . . Instead of being killed he Is Injured so that for three years ho forgets his old pessimistic, degraded self. He does not even remember his own name, and he falls in love with a young, innocent girl, not Knowing that his wife ,still lives. " A surgical, operation restores his memory and sense of responsibility, and he has to choose bween .going! Iff ?a.dAl9 ,- W s J f.y . : i "x f-1 1 1 1 . v a i ill B I I f i ' I I I ll -ffi ; t 1 -111 i i .'- i aguycsy back to his old unhappy Ufa and re maining in the life that however- un certain its foundations, looks toward the sun. ! . : ; .Bplcjr Bill i the Orpheum, .' , h Waltei'C.1 Kelly and Fred J. Lindsay arev the two. feature, acts wblqb, . will bead the new bill at the Orpheum for one week, beginning Monday afternoon, February 7. Walter c. Kelly, "The Var gtnla Judge," has been called the most entertaining monologist prf ths vaude ville stage. Without doubt he Is the most original ; . He baa. lust returned from Europe, where he achieved pro nounced success. Mr. Kelly's perform ance Is a review of a day's doings . in a courthouse ln ths south, presided over by -a characteristic southern judge. . Fred J. Lindsay, the Australian Bush man, hunter, cowboy, and explorer In troduces something entirely new and novel into the realm of varieties. Ha proceeds to astonish with some tre mendous feats with a long whip, which reaches nearly across the stage, and the thlngs.be can do with it make people sit up with astonishment Crack ing the whip with the noise of a rapid fire Winchester, the powerful athlere makes the lash do whatever he chooses, even to cutting a candle In two within half Inch of the mark, lassoing a man and making him helpless with the aid of the whip alone, and otherwise prov ing it to be the deadliest kind of a weapon when In the hands of an ex pert. "" . ' Charles W, Bowser, with Edith Hln- kle and their comijany will "present a strong modern one act episode 'by Oliver White, called "Superstition," which eastern - rvlwmka v-mouncad -una 4 or the best vaudeville sketches ever produced.. It-is, a story of political In trigue containing satire, sentiment, and real dramatic values.', "Superstition" is a modern playlet, keen Jn construction and thoroughly up' to date. Miss Julia Frary la a beautiful Ameri can prima donna who has distinguished herself In many successful light operas, and in vaudeville Is presenting "The Songs of the Day," which Include may tuneful numbers from plays ln which she has been feature. , i Neal Able and Dave Irwin are offer ing an original hodpodge of mirth, mel ody and conversation which Is highly amusing for its up to diten'esa The Reed Bros, present'their specialty of comedy, and novelty acrobatics. Feats entirely unique. are performed with ap parent easa and grace. The comedy element worked Into the act by the tall, thin member Is handled In a most clever manner. - i' V-. :" -'''Vsj Cv" 3. W. Clark's- collection of. Simian comedians give a varied entortalnment and they really do everything but talk, "Maud" "the Mule, at fantages. Rarely haa such an array of acta been presented on a single Vaudeville program as will .appear at Pantages dut-ing th week commencing with to morrow's matinee at z :S0. 1 Toplined is the aerial act, Internationally known as the William Lloyd troupe which comes flirect from uuroppe. Where others leave off these daring aerial artists be gin and the feats they perform may seem impossible. The audience watches them fly through tfie air, apparently about todash against; the. walls of the stage or be burled Into 'the audience, when a quick" twist swings them to right or left as they desire. , " - The oroaram'S brilliancy will not tna confined solely to what the Lloyds may offer, for In almost aa conspicuous a position is Blake's Mule, the one and or iginal Maud Hee Haw. Of all bucking, ungovernable animals Maud takes the first place for no matter whether sho is treated kindly or otherwise, she will allow 'no one to ride her upon a stage. At every appearance, any member of the audience desiring an opportunity to ex- niDii nis JMUu at rough riding will be invited td try his luck. - If any are successful- goodly sums will be paid them, and for every minute they remain upoti the animal they will receive $1. Maud's appearance at Pantages will be the occasion for a vast lot of amuse ment for young and old alike. . Vlolinskl has an net which differs radically from the usual musical act He is a master musician and his selec tions on the piano and the violin stamp him as an artist of tits type. Here and there through his act is a dash of comedy. Not enough to burlesque, yet enough to win applause,. . Everybody enjoys crack shooting, and the work done by Young Buffalo Is exceptionally fine. Assisted by his won derful dog, Frank, ha performs feats even better than those of Burraio mil. or any of ths old time scouts whoss shooting has been held Iq awe by the modern generation.'. Very new and unlaue Is the musical act . offered by Somera and Otte, t9 remarkably clever slngrs and yodlers. Instead or singing the popular airs of the day, and 'the duo yodles such winsome melodies as "Rain bow." and other song hits wltn excellent effect - V A roaring farce entitled The Make- Believes" wll) arrord smaii, tsioane anu Sheridan ample opportunity to prove themselves, clever players. One of the very latest Illustrated melodies will be sun by Leo White ana . ins reniage- soope will offer ths newest In animated events. . , ' , 1 . , , , Grand Hm Circus AcrobaU. Pleasing variety will be found on ths new - vaudeville program which Sullivan aV Consldlne will present the coming week at the Grand, commencing with the matinee Monday. For the head line attraction the management an nounces the Montrose troupe of seven people, considered by authorities great acrobats. Thla troupe was for several seasons the athletlo feature of Rihgllng Bros.' circus, and In thla aggregation haa been seen by millions of Americana. There Is no athletlo act of the kind In or out of vaudeville which la consid ered In the ssme class with the Mont rose people. Each af the seven Individ uals la a atar acrobat and athlete. "The Battle of Too Soon" Is a riot of laughter and will be given at .the Grand by thoso Inimitable comedians. Matthews and Dannon. This skit Is a mixture of fun and nonsense, all so merry that the act Is credited with be ing one of vaudeville's brightest turns. Classy 'steppers are Miller and Mack, than whom there are few better danc ers ln the vaudeville theatre of this country. They will be an Interesting part of the new program- Laid In the everglades of Floclda is the act of Herbert, the frog man. Her bert la ln a class by himself. He Is seen in a tropical Jnngle, or swamp, and here, as a monster frog, he gives perfect Imitation of that creature, Herbert la the last word In suppleness. Miss Winifred Stewart a female bari tone, whose 'reputation la widespread, will be heard ln a repertoire of songs. "Half Back Hank" Is a comedy in which Jim Rutherford and company will be seen. It Is one long laugh. A newr Illustrated ballad and motion pllturcs; ill also be shown. . ,,; ' r.; Sunday's performance will be th lest of .the, present bill. On this class AI J program are the dainty girl bicyclists ; bird, and half a dosen other' tip top, specialties of the. better kind. ' ' . - ' ; , , Conted at the Star. " a. . A most attractive Blograph comedy Is offered at th Star today as- the feature of a program, that la, perhaps ment has been able to offer slue the beginning of the year. ... , .: The Blograph comedy referred to la entitled The Girl From Mellon'n" and deals, with the fortunes of a discarded lover who has lost his wealth by a fall lng market, and who has been forbidden the house by a rich father. The young man, nothing .daunted, still persists In visiting hit sweetheart to the great annoyance of the stern father. la the meantime' the young chap haa seoured a position at Mellon' Detective Agency. By a strange rreaK or rate the rather sends to Mellon's Detective Agency to secure a chaperon for his daughter, and the hero of our story secures this po sition. Ha Is made up aa a most at tractive and fascinating chaperon, he makes a great hit with the father who is inclined to be a trifle sporty and secures from the latter enough ' sura tips on the stock exchange to regain his lost fortune. The old gentleman practically forces him to elope with the daughter and our hero compels his In tended father-in-law to extend parental forgiveness when the old gentleman finds that the marriage has actually taken place. The merriment that prevails through out the entire Dicture is vivid and ' pleasing. This, with Mr. Confer new song, backed by a well blended all star ' feature bill, will 'give the public per- haps the best show of the entire sea son. Ths management always changes its bill from start to finish on Sunday and Wednesday, .- Mclntyre and Heath Coming. , When Klaw it Erlahger'a new laugh ing, trust "Mclntyre and Heath In Haytl" comes .to the Bungalow theatre for three nights beginning Sunday, Feb ruarys 13. with a matinee 'Tuesday, it wiir probably ' appear that even the r ' (Continued on Following Page. PORTLAND THEATRE. STOCK COMPANY OPLNS SEASON OF MELODRAMA J All tiJl -' -v ' X' l n 1 -fs iti - a -i i & w ukT, t: , - - i ii i ; vr 'yr A l , 'vowLiif&i : : ., fit Vf A . leafing- I excellent reputations that can be relied i -im"m"'irr. upon. William C. Dowlan la the leading f.' Hg f . ' , . ciaractee TxraMW; Commencing this' afternoon with a matinee, the Portland theatre becomes a popular priced playhouse, catering to family patronage and offering melo dramatic plays of a strenuous and ster ling character, ' The company presenting the plays Is the stock company which lunager Bus sell has brought down from the Sattlo theatre in the, Puget aound city to fllM in the open 'time made by the present irregularly of the Shubert bookings. 4t Is not yet announced when the next Shu bert attraction will come to the Port land, but when It "does the stock com pany will step out for "the time being. An unusual feature of the company is that the members are up In 8 plays which i have been given in Seattle,! so that there will b no -uncertain i first performances. R. E. French Is the stage director of the company, which Includes It) Its roster some local favorites and a number of well:-known, players 'th ... ,t . ' .". ' " :. J .... ' excellent reputations that can be relied upon. William C. Dowlan Is the leading man..' True .Bordman' Is his foil, th heavy man or villian of the play, and Is an adept at Impersonating very bad men.. .; ' Edwin Kolliei8 the character man and an actor of general excellence. Charles Conners, the comedian, tr well known and liked In1 Portland. . The juvenile roles will be. In the hands of Verne Layton and Frank Seawald, and George Burrell will ; manage the stage. The ladies of the company are Neva West - leading woman,! of ability; ciaire Sinclair, neavy woman: Eva Earl French, character woman, and Anita Al len, soubrette, who ' was seen: here' be fore- with Florence Roberts. . In addi tion to the regular members of the company there are numerous auxiliaries! for the. smaller parta as well as the scenio.artist and a corps of mechanics. r The opening- play, "Deadwood . Wck's Last Shot," Indicktei by its title Borne thing, but ' not . all.- of v Ita. character. While it Is highly sensational In spots, and Jlhe principal characters are decid edly strenuous, there is enough comedy to keep the audience in the best' humor throughout the play. Next to Buffalo Bill, Deadwook Dick, all-around sport but brave and chivalrous, was the ideal hero of the plains. The real Deadwood ' ' ' Dick wal living jn Uadvlllo" bp. tf' a tew years ago. - The scenes of the play arp laid at th Biasing Star mining camp in Call" fornia, where Deadwood Dick befriends the heroine, who has - fallen ylntotha hands of a band of achemers.- - They are attempting to rob her of a valuable sil ver mine, and succeed in doing so 6njy to -bev Interrupted by-Deadwood Dick, who understands their game. There is a big gambling scene and an uusorupn lous sheriff and hi satellite who cause much .discomfort for Dick and the her- : olue, who. has become 'his . lady love. Ths author, . Owen -Davis, has marie "Deadwood Dick's Lest - Shot" a thor oughly Interesting - melodrama, v The'play for next Week. In the hands r of the same company, is "Sal, the Circus at the Portland during tna stock season J 4 1 will range from SO to to cents In tha iT? the matinee. -j -1 ., 'J