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THE OMAHA ILLUSTRATED HEE.
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Gossip About Plays, Players and Playhouses
L- or.I, theateis have furnished
nothing In the way of attraction!
i . i to occasion comment during the
4-. '", "k, gnei-lpprs have turned thrir
attention the construction
of additional theaters for Omalm. Just at
present the conservative opinion of the
manager l that Omaha already haa about
two more theaters than public rjeeda de
mand, but neithrr Ik able to agree as to
which Is superfluous. Thone devoted to
the purveyance of amusement at what la
known as "popular" rrires are doing reas
onably wll; In fact, are moat gcnerouMy
patronlxfd and are prosperous. At tho
Hoyd. standard attarctlons. those with an
'ta.hllshed star, have done very well, but
the Irawr ones have fallen ahort of the
nlKh mark by quite a bit. In this regard
he condition arc satisfactory. Omaha has
'0 place wherein the Independents'- can
lce ti.f lr attractions, and out of this and
i related condition stows the gossip. Tho
reaence of Martin Heck, general manager
if the Orpheum circuit, In the rlty on
riiurxday, started the talk anew of tho
lipheuni people building. It has been the
'Ian of Mr. Meyorfcldt and hla associates
.'or many month to Ret abmlute control
"f a theater In Omaha. In the early part
'f the present year, when hotel projects
were being debated, the Orpheum people
'ffcred to go Into the scheme, stipulating
hut a theater be built In connection with
(he hotel. looter an effort was made to
uy the Creighton theater property, long
held under a lease. It was quietly an
nounced In the late spring that negotiations
to this end had been satisfactorily con
cluded, and that the transfer of the title
only awaited a few minor details. Now It
eems that while Martin Beck waited
someone else made hay, and the Creighton
property Is slipping way from the control
of the Orpheum "(people. Mr. Reck has
lenewed the talk of building a theater,
and the gossips have turned the Creighton
over to the Shuberts for their Independent
attractions. Just how much more than
this of truth Is contained In the situation
is not yet admitted by the parties at Inter
est, but It la certain that Martin Beck
oade the mistake of waiting for the price
( property In Omaha to go down when It
A-as steadily going up.
David Belasco Is again being praised
because of his latest contribution to art.
'n this Instance, Mr. Belasco has in
troduced a girl, who can tend bar, deal
faro bank, stack cards In a poker game,
and clean out a dance hall when the
situation calls for such demonstrative
action. Surrounding her are the customary
lot of miners, prospectors, gamblers, mur
derers, thieves, dead beats, tramps. China
men, and the riff raff that makes up the
Is'ow York Idea of a western mining camp.
Looming large Is a sheriff, lately from
Mississippi, or some other southern state,
who wants to take the girl as his own,
regardless of the fact that he has left
wife and children back ,whexe he hails
from, lie also drinks gambles, shoots
ind does other things strar.gelys lncom
a'.lble with his position as an officer of
he law and a regulator of public morals,
jut la further described as the embodi
uent of that high sense of honor and
ersonal accountability which haa always
een considered an Inseparable quality of
i sou'hern gentleman. After the sheriff
romes a dashing road agent. lie differs
,'rom the sheriff mainly In the fact that
e has left no wife and children back
tast. Otherwise he is as lovely a speci
nen of the desperado as one would wish
:o meet. In fiction or out. Out of fiction
:hy are mostly In penitentiaries." This
oad agent arrives on the scene for the ex
press purpose of holding up the Polka
aloon, of which the girl Is the presiding
genius. She Is dealing faro bank at the
pycholnglcnl moments, when the Doughty
tevll of the Trail comes In to command
all handa to stand and deliver. All the
crowd In the Polka saloon. Including the
sheriff, recognise the road agent, but his
eyes meet the eyes of the girl, and it's
all off.
Of course the girl Is as pure as the snow
that eternally caps the lofty peaks sur
rounding the gulch In which the Polka Is
located. All the girls who deal faro bank
In mining camps are. They have to be to
hold their Jobs. And this girl waa the
iiueen bee of the bunch. She makes up
her mind she will marry the road agent,
whether or no, and the road agent decides
he will marry her. But the sheriff haa
(o be dealt with. He pursues the road
agent, and the girl hides him In her bed.
Did you ever stop to think how that bed
or bedroom figures In tho Belasco play?
It's the most effective incident David has
in his collection. He makes It strong in
"The Darling of the Gods," in "DuBarry"
and in other of his compositions, and here
he plays it for all it Is worth. Knowing
the girl as well as he does, the sheriff is
easily deluded when she tells him the man
la not there, although he Is covered up in
the blankets. But the sheriff comes back,
and the girl Is forced to adopt a different
ruse. She plays a game of freeze out with
the sheriff, to see If he or her gets the
road agent. Just to make good, the girl
is the smoothest article in the way of a
poker dealer that ever hit California, and
at the crucial moment of the game she
hands herself an aco full and the sheriff
gets a strong flush or something equally
as good. The girl does this so deftly that
nobody but the audience can see her ma
nipulate the carj;. Just at that time, to
use a poker phrase, the sheriff couldn't
see a dog walk across the table. The girl
wins, and. of course, they all live happily
ever after. All but the sheriff, and he
doesn't count.
Maybe you remember that last summer
HUnclie Bates delivered herself of an In
terview while out west, saying she wanted
someone to write for her a play that should
he of a strong woman, a woman who could
lead men and do things, who would be a
part of the great, pulsing life of the bound
loss west. It wouldn't be a dangerous bet
that David Belaaco wrote the Interview as
well as the play. At any rate, Miss Bates'
prayer haa been answered, for she surely
lias gotten a part In which the girl does
things. She leads men and la part of the
life of the west, as life In the west it un
lei stood on Broadway. But, what will the
old boys who still survive the Argonaut
days, and some yet linger on the scene,
who can remember the stirring times at
Hangtown and other camps that pulsed
with Ufa In "the days of old, the days of
gold, the days of '49," say of this
affair? It la quite likely that it will strike
them much as the tales of Bret Harte did
the Argonauts themselves. Mr. Hart s
stories are splendid contributions to litera
ture, but they lack a lot of. realism. And
the newest Belasco play bears about as
much truth In Its composition as do the
penny-dreadfuls which exploit the career
of Deadwood Dick or Toung Wild West.
Mr. Belasco'i art sUU lies In his scenery,
which is unsurpassed.
VIr. Belaaco la also put to the uecesalty
jf denying that be wrote several articles
that have appeared recently over his signa
ture. Even a hasty perusal of the articles
in question Justifies the denial so strenu
ously Insisted upon by Mr. Belaaco. Yet
the publio will hardly accept the explana
tion he makes. He has convicted himself
so frequently of adopting the Ideas and
language of other that one wonders If he
would have made hla rcnounceiueot In li
piesent ii.ft.ui'c If si.ine'.xnJy ei-'e hadn't
started a fuss.
nr.ru in a great while something happen
nt a theater that Is not Intended, but
whii h contributes to the enjoyment of the
play, nevertheless. Such an lrfrldrnt c
i urred at the nutwood on Tuesday evenlnu.
I 'h ector Long had provided a most rea
llftlo battle scene for the third act of
"Shenandoah." and the young soldiers, who
took part In it entered with much vim
Into the spirit of the scene. From the
opening performance to the close, this
was one of the hits, and became Im
mensely popular with the audiences. But
on Tuesday night, after the retreating
forces of the t'nion army had fallen back
steadily, fighting every Inch of the way,
before the onslaught of Longstree'.'s
corps, and the front yard of the Elllngham
mansion was pretty well filled up with
dead and dying soldiers, General Phil
Sheridan came dashing along, shouting his
cries to rally the broken forces. His foam
flf-cked charger hsd been held by two
husky i'taso hands for some moments,
while It pranced in Its eetstacy of excite
ment. When released the excited animal
leaped forward onto the stage. There a
"good, broad highway" had been prepared,
but right in the middle of the road a re
treating t'nion soldier was kneeling, busy
pumping blank cartridges through his
Krag-Jorgeson. Sheridan couldn't afford
to ride over lilm, and In pulling his horse
to avoid the kneeling soldier, he was
swerved through the gate Into the Klling
ham front .yard. Then transpired prob
ably tho quickest resurrection scene on
record. The dead soldiers, who had ex
pired so beautifully only a moment or two
before were right In line of the Bteed's
mad plunges, and they came to life quicker
than they died, and scrambled with very
little regard for the dramatic verities and
quite a good deal of haste for a Bafer
part of the stage. Phil Sheridan had not
only rallied the I'nlon army and saved
the day at Cedar Creek, but he had also
brought back to life and usefulness tho
greater part of tho Federal dead.
A,
An Important change Is announced at the
Burwood this week. Harry Lons, who haa
been stage director for the 'Woodward
Stock company since Its formation, will
leave at the close of the week and will bo
succeeded by Mr. J. Scdley Brown. ' Mr.
Long Is considering a couple of offers that
have been made him In eastern cities, but
has not yet made up his mind which ho
will accept. When he Joined the Woodward
company in August he was engaged in
Chicago, and at that time was debating
an offer to, take charge of the stage and
company at the Bush Temple. Ho may
return to Chicago. His work with the
company since the opening of the Burwood
has been of the highest order, and has
marked him as a stage director of excel
lent taste and sound Judgment. His rea
sons for leaving are personal. Mr. Brown,
who will succeed him, Is one of the best
known men In his line In the country. He
was long In charge of the Woodward Stock
company at the Auditorium In Kansas City,
and while there had entire direction of the
productions made. He will rehearse the
company for whatever play Is chosen to
succeed "Under the Red Kobe."
"What America needs Is plays and au
diences," says one of the magazines for
December; "we have actors and theaters
galore." This Is true as to the theaters,
but it might not be difficult to prove an
alibi here and there as regards the actors.
Dismissing this phase of the question as
Music and Musical Notes
I f X,' nnara iMwin In Kaw Vorlc be-
I I gan on November 30. Two operas
I m'hleh have not heen heard for
several years in the metropolis
added greatly to the first week's
Interest. Goldmark's "Queen of Sheba"
was given Wednesday evening. It was the
original intention to sing this work on the
opening night with Nordlca In the role of
Sulamith, but she finally decided against
the part as making too great demands
upon the range of her voice. As a lesser
song bird took her place, and it wasn't
possible to have 'a first night without a
Nordlca, a Sembrlch or a Caruso, the
opera was put off until Wednesday. In
commenting upon the rich Orientalism of
Its style and the wealth of Instrumental
color, Mr. Henderson remarks; "The
opera contains many elements of popular
ity, and Its revival ought to Interest even'
those opera goers who dread the tunes
they do not know." From Which last
words of wisdom I gather that the New
Yorkers aren't absolutely unlike us in their
hunger for the familiar good things.
On Saturday, the I5th, the charming
"fairy opera" by Humperdlnck, "Hansel
and G ret el," was sung. It Is said that the
composer wrote this fascinating work to
amuse his own children. It is about a lit
tle brother and sister, and the things that
happened to them In the land of enchant
ment. They get Into a good deal of trou
ble, running into an old witch In the palace
of gingerbread and candy, who decides to
fatten and eat then;. The terrible old
wman Is finally baked In her own oven
like the wolf who came after the little pig,
and all ends happily. The music Is on the
Wagnerian order, themes and climaxes,
and rich orchestration.
The other operas given during the week
were "La Gloconda," with Nordica and
Caruso; "Rigoletto," with Sembrlch and
Caruso, and "Tannhauser," with Knote,
Conried's new tenor In the title role; Olive
Fremstad as Venus (whew! musn't she
make a great one!) and Jomellt. a native
of Amsterdam, and a new member of the
company, singing Elizabeth. Surely a
magnificent week. Conrled Is on the top
wave of success; the advance sale of
seats for the season has amounted to
170.000. There will be profits; the only
question that remains Is how great they,
will be. Single seats for the first night
brought as high as 140.
The mezzo-sopranos of the Metropolitan
company, Fremstad and Edith Walker,
have a grievance. It seems that unless
ou are a bona-flde, dyed-in-the-wool so
prano, the salary slumps woefully, a mezzo
getting In a month about what a soprano
earns at one performance. Why this should
be, nobody knows, but It Is an unpleasant
fact. The result In the present case is
that Fremstad and Walker are forcing
their voices up. Miss Walker will this
season sing "Elisabeth, "a role never at
tempted except by a pure soprano. Frem
stad will also add to her soprano parts
and keep Kundry and Ortrud as excep
tions to her rule. Louise Homer seems to
be the only woman who Is willing to leave
her voice where It belongs, and preserve
the beautiful low tones.
The most interesting new nirn.Ur of the
Conrled company is Madame Bertha Mor-
na. For the last ten years she has been
a member of the Royal Opera house in
Munich. She Is said to possess great
beauty. Her repertoire is varied, and In
cludes the "Brunhllde;" for her season at
the Metropolitan she has prepared "Isolde."
Madame Ternina speaks enthusiastically of
her, even calling her "my tuccssor." Car
uao, Knote and Dlppel will bear the brunt
of the tenor work. They have all added
law parts te the repertoire &lgns point
one that will neer be Settled, the first
named need Includes the second. Given
plays. It Is not to be doubted that the au
diences will furnish themselves. Every
thing In the shape of a play that has really
savored of merit has been patronized with
the utmost liberality of late years. Not a
failure has been scored against a
genuinely meritorious production, and
quite a few that barely get in
the category have returned large
profits to their managers. But the
affairs of the theater are In a transitory
state again, or appear to be. Too wide a.
gap exists between the serious and the
thoughtless, a broad space that used to
afford ample room for that swarm of bril
liant luminaries who found their orbits In
the Milky Way of light comedy. It has
been noted before that the light comedian
is apparently becoming extinct on the
American stage. We are blessed with a
horde of low comedians, a swarm of
clowns who tumble their way through the
musical farces or something of the like,
but the genuine comedian, the real actor
In the line, is very scarce. The "musical
comedy" haa very nearly exhausted Us
possibilities as entertainment; the "prob
lem play has been to a great extent an
swered, and while the serious drama Is
still accorded a deservedly respectful hear
ing, the demand for the lighter Is unsatis
fied That manager who will develop a
good light comedian, with a capacity for
genuine work, will find himself very soon
at the head of a long procession of Imita
tors, and that author who will develop a
good comedy of manners, one tjiat has real
meat to It, and Is not the passing thing
of an Idle moment, will find his name
handed down to the coming generation at
least. In the meantime the cause of the
theater is suffering, for a large number of
reople are learning to take their amuse
ment elsewhere.
(omlnw Etnti,
The attraction at the Boyd theater for
three nights, beginning with tonight, and
a special matinee on Tuesday, will be the
d.itnty Tendon-New York musical success
"The School Girl," which comes heralded
as a most pretentious scenic production
and replete with a score of lyrical gems.
It will be presented here Just as It was
for 400 nights In London and 150 nights In
New York City, with the entire original
production Intact In every respect. The
music Is said to be the prettiest ever
written by Leslie Stuart, the famous com
poser of "Florodora," while the story of
the play is engrossing from start to finish.
The company Includes three comedians;
Robert Whyte, Arthur Wooley and Barrle
Maxwell, and the show girl contingent
is delightfully pretty and fashionably
gowned.
At the Boyd theater next Wednesday
afternoon and evening, beautiful, tuneful
"Florodora" will be presented by a company
which critical opinion pronounces In no way
Inferior to the original company In point
of detail. The fascinating double sextette,
"Tell Me, Pretty Maiden," will be heard,
and will win renewed admirers. Lovers of
light,, pretty and refined music will be
enthralled, and the performance will prove
one of the most enjoyable offered In a
long time. The company numbers sixty
persons and Is equipped with a splendid
scenic environment.
The Thanksgiving day attraction at the
Boyd will be Louis James, the eminent
actor, in a pair of classics. At the matinee
he will present the well known drama of
"Ingomar," assuming the role of the bar-
to an Immensely Interesting and successful
season of grand opera.
On Wednesday evening, November 29, Mr.
Borglum's pupil, Mr. Cecil Berryman, will
give a recital at the Borglum studio, as
sisted by Mrs. Katherlne Churchill Turner,
soprano. On acount of the many friends
who are Interested In this young man's
work, and the limited space In the studio,
the program will be repeated in about a
week.
Madame Pupln has given her talks on
"Music." "The Law of the Universe," and
"Genius" to Interested audiences. Satur
day morning at Chambers academy she
gave her recital, illustrating the pianos
and piano music of two different centuries.
, The first of the Chase concerts given at
the Lyrlo on Thursday night was a tre- i
mendous success artistically, and I should
say financially, for the house was full.
The theater Itself is warm and attractive.
It presented a gay and brilliant appearance,
with all the listeners in evening draae. The
Song Cycle was everything that anybody
could possibly have expected and It aroused
great enthusiasm. Mr. Blspham was the
center of attraction and fairly radiated
good will and heavenly singing. Mme.
Shotwell-Piper Is a beauty and has a
sweet, absolutely true voice. Mme. Fluke
fell short In her voice production. She
had to stand a pretty stiff comparison.
Her work In the quartets was effective.
"Since Brass Nor Stone" showed her weak
points. Her voice Is poised too low. Mr.
Kelly-Cole has a good voice and does re
markably artistic work. His voice is not
strong and his dramatic instinct is ac
quired; he lucks depth and authority;
nevertheless his singing Ij most delightful.
For quartet work his voice was exactly
right. The whole evening was one of un
alloyed pleasure. The next Chase concert
will come December 19 and will be a piano
recital by Harold Bauer.
Omaha people will have a chance to hear
Mrs. Welpton at the Lyric December 7.
The third concert of tho Musical Art so
ciety, of which Mr. J. H. Simms is presi
dent and director, will be given at the Lyric
on Monday evening, December 4.
Why Francis Ruegger, baritone, and '
Mile. Elsa Rogers, celliat? These people '
have International reputations. Their real
names are almost household words.
Tlie following attractive program was 1
given November 18 at the reslJenee of
Mrs. Cluirles Kountze for the Trinity
Cathedral Altar Guild:
(a) Nocturne Homer N. Bartlett
(.b) Toccata Sfcainbati
Miss Paulsen.
(a) Thou'lt IJke a Lovely flower
Wilson G. Smith
(b) King Duncan's Daughters
Frances AlUtsen
e Allah G. V. ChaUwick
Mr. Mclntyre; Mrs. Mclntyre,
accompanist.
(a) How Many Dreams 8indlrg )
(bj A Coasack Lullaby (Ruxslan mel- 1
ody) Arr. by Malcolm l.uwson
(dl The Year's at the Spring.
Ibrowniug) ....Mrs. lieach
Mis. Kelly; Mrs. Whitruoie.
accompanist.
lai AduKlo rathetnjue Godard
(h) Hungarian Dance. No. ! j
Bralinia-Jnhrhlm '
Mr. Cuscaden; Miss I'auUeu.
accompanist. v
Ctl Norwegian riynnove'a Bong KJerulf
(hi I'M lnh As Down by Hunna s
Hanks I'nknown
(c) Old English Hae You R.-en but a
Whyte IJllie Grow (words by Uen
Juiison music anonymous, 1604 1 ...
(J 8-.ilch A border Uallad, (Sir Wal
ter Scott) Cowen
Mr. Kelly; Mrs. Whitmoro,
accompanist.
MART LEARNED.
Imrinii. n J n t:,e evening 1' will pl.i.v
the title role rf Sheridan Knowle's great
tragedy of "Vlrglnlus." Mr. James n
supported by a company of his own aelction
and his tour so far has been one of un
qualified success.
"Ann LaMont." the new modern play by
Faul Armstrong. In which Florence Robert
will Interpret the title role at the Boyd
theater for two rights and a matinee,
starting Friday evening, is described as a
tale of love, artists and Bohemia. The
characters are said to be real types to be
found In the Boheminn circles of the (Treat
English speaking centers of the world.
New York and London, providing the lo
cules for the first three acts of the play,
and which are said to be elaborately
mounted. Headed by Max Flgmen, the
well known comedian, Miss Roberts' com
pany includes such capable players as
Lucius Henderson, H. S. Northrup, Robert
McWade, Clifford Leigh, David R. Young,
Wilbur Hudson, Luclle Yorke, Norah La
mlson, Florence Robinson, Merceita Ks
mondo and Lillian Armsby.
For the current week at the Burwood
theater the Woodward Stock company will
be seen In "The Banker's Daughter," an
other of Bronson Howard's plays, and the
one that really brought him to the front
as a dramatist. The story is well known
and will be developed to its maximum of
dramatic strength by the company, for
Stage Director Long has given It particu
lar attention, both In casting and In re
hearsal. Owing to the continued Inability
of Miss Lang to appear, the leading role,
that of Lillian Westbrook, will be assumed
by Miss Hill. Albert Morrison will have
the fine part of John Strebelow; Mr. Ful
ton will be seen as Lawrence Westbrook;
Mr. Simpson will have the entertaining
part of George Washington Phlpps, and
Mr. Long will bo the manly Harold Rut
ledge. To Mr. Owen will fall tho lines of
Count de Carojac. Tho rest of the com
pany will be well bestowed. The first
performance of "The P.anker's Daughter"
will be given at the matinee this nftemoon,
and It will be repeated on every evening
during the weok, and at matinees on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
For Your nights and two matinees "The
Chaperons" will be the attraction at the
Krug theater, starting with a matinee to
day. This successful comedy opera has
had three very successful seasons and Is
now In its fourth. The company includes
many of the original members and some
new talent that scarcely needs any Intro
duction. The principal comedy role will
be In the hands of John Trite, who will
be assisted by Actor Frank Wooley. Edyth
Valmesada, a soubrette of much reputa
tion, will have the role of the female de
tective, Phrosla. Ruth Lloyd will still
shine as the chaperon, aided by a chorus
of thirty and a stunning array of show
girls. The latest New York success, "The
Whole Damn Family," Is also Introduced.
One of the most important theatrical
offerings of the present season, "The Girl
from Kay's," will be the attraction at the
Krug theater for three nights and two
matinees, starting with a matlneo Thurs
day (Thanksgiving), November 30. The
story concerns the troubles of a newly
wedded pair who arc thrown in unfortunate
contact with u pretty milliner from Kay's
emporium and her wealthy admirer, Hog
genhelmer. Although not Intellect-wearing,
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TONIGHT. MONDAY, TUESDAY SPECIAL TUESDAY MATINEE
FIRST APPEARANCE HERE
The Sh8
Music by LcHlie Stuart, Composer of Florodora.
lCutlre Production Intact Just as Presented
400 NIGHTS IX LOXDOX 150 NIGHTS IX NEW YORK CITY
at Prince of Wales Theater. at Daly's Theater.
ONLY COMPANY IN AMERICA
Presenting This Exquisite Musical Comedy Success.
WEDNESDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT
BARGAIN WEDNESDAY MATINEE
THE MERRIEST OF ALL MVSICAL COMEDIES
Flrdir
WITH RALPH RIGGS AND COMPANY OF 60.
A WEALTH OK SCENERY, COSTUMES, MELODY, MAIDENS.
AMERICA'S REPRESENTATIVE ACTOR
LOUIS
AND EXCELLENT COMPANY OK PLAYERS.
MATINEE INGOMAR NIGHT-VIRGINIUS
Friday and Saturday.
MR. JOHN COR
Florence Roberts
IX THE TITLE ROLE OK
ANN LA MONT
A Mudi-rii Play of Strategy and Insistent Dramatic Interest, by Paul
Armstrong, Author of "The Heir to tlie Hoorah." The Cast Includes
MAX FIG MAN and a Coterie of New York Players.
4 NIGHTS COM. SUNDAY, DEC. 3-USUAL MATINEES
JAftE KENNARK
IN HALL. CAIXE'S MASTERPIECE
THE ETERNAL CITY
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ELEVENTH BIG WEEK.
THE WOODWARD STOCKCO.
IX BROXSOX HOWARD'S GREATEST COMEHV DRAMA
m BANKER'S DAUGHTER
l'rfe!!tioiial Matlnri- Tuesday With Double Onliesira.
I'riri'R Mutit Miul Sunday MutiiM-es, 10c and -V. Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday Mutiui-os, 10 and iioc.
NEXT WEEK "UNDER THE RED ROBE.
this pl,u s;,i, to hold well together and
be nt leat intelligible. Pome mighty pretty
music, numerous song hits and a bevy of
pretty and shapely girls add to the gen
eral attractiveness of the piece.
Fr.mz Illicit will be the headliner at the
Orpheum for the week beginning at the
m.iilnee todiy. Comedy will predominate
on the bill albeit, there will be that
element someone has styled the spice of
llf.'. variety. Resides the adeptness at
facial expression, cute antics and versatity,
as ascribed to the tiny star as a comedian
his very diminutive stature for a man
makes him unusually Interesting and a
big favorite, especially with women and
children. Mr. Ehert and company will
present a sketch written expressly for the
star by Edmund Day, entitled "Dan Cupid."
In offering a turn styled "A Bunch of
Nonsense," as would naturally be taken
for granted, Sttnson and Merton will
further the cause of making merry enter
tainment, while even more strenuous will
be the efTorts of the Zazelle and Vernon
company to create laughter with their
gymnastic pantomimic skit called "The
Elopement." Nelson Downs, "The King
of Kolns" manipulates coins and cards
with remarkable dexterity. Dean Edsall
an Arthur Forbes will present a comedy
sketch depleting some amusing com
plications of a man and wife and en
titled "The Two Rubes." Dixon and
Holmer, descriptive vocalists; Werden.and
Gludish, the .llustrated balladlsts with a
departure from their former offering In
that they use a heavy satin screen that
gives au effect somewhat like an oil
painting to the pictures said to be ex
ceedingly beautiful and timely new
kinodrome pictures complete the bill.
GoskIp from Ntagelaad.
Charles Frohmiin will produce in the
spring Henri Lavedan s play, "The Duel."
which made a sensation in Paris, where it
Is now running ut the Comedle Francois.
Mabel McKinley, who has deserted vau
deville for the wholesome play, "The Far
son's Wife," Is credited with a success In
the east. It is said to be one of those well
drawn but slmpl plays that are coming
Into great popularity of late In the combi
nation theaters.
John Cort, the Pacific coast manager who
has been In New York for a fortnight
looking after tho concert engagements of
lime. Calve, has arranged to present Flor
ence Roberts In that city soon after tho
holidays, but the play In which she Is to
appear has not been decided upon. "Anna
La Mont," In which Miss Roberts Is star
ring, may be used in addition to other
plays of the extensive repertory.
Rehearsals begin next month for the pro
duction of "Allce-Slt-by-the-Flre." the new
play by J. M. Barrle, In which Charles
Frohman will present Ethel Harrymore.
To this will be added Mr. Harrie s one-act
play, "Pantaloon," In which Lionel Barry
more will play the chief part and in which
Jack Rarrymore will also appear. Both of
Miss Barrymoro's brothers will bo asso
ciated with her during this engagement.
The accident that kept Miss I-ans out of
the cast at the Burwood all last week will
rrevent her appearing during the present
week, but it is quite likely she will be ablo
to assume the role of Rene de Cocheforet
In "Under the Red Robe," which follows
"The Banker's Daughter." Following the
sprain which partially disabled her during
the early performances of "When We Were
Twenty-One," Miss l-ang again injured the
member, and has since been closely con
fined to her room at the Bachelor's.
The return of Henry W. Savage with
George Marion, general stage manager for
the Savage attractions, to his New York
offices this week centers Interest on ex
pected productions. This Indefatigable
manager Is giving his personal attention
to the reading of manuscripts with a view
of fitting Raymond Hitchcock in a new
musical comedy. From the present outlook
the comedian will take the road late In
December.
Woodward & Burgess
Managers.
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WEEK COMMENCING
Sunday Matinee, Nov. 26
Today 2:15 Tonight 8:15
Modern Vaudeville
THE FAMOUS LIIXIPUTIAN
FRANZ EBERT & CO.
Presenting "Dan Cupid."
STINSON & MERTON
"A Bunch of Nonsense. "
ZAZELL & VERNON GO.
In the Comedy Acrohatlo Pantomime,
"The Elopement."
NELSON DOWNS
The Man With the Dexterous Fingers.
Dean Edsall & Arthur Forbes
In Miss Edsall's Comedy, "The Two
Rubles."
DIXON & HOLMES
Descriptive Vocalists.
WERDEN & GLADDISH
Ballads With Semi-Oil Paintings
KINODROME
New Pictures.
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10th and Earn am Street,
Monday, December 4.
J. H. SIMMS,
President and Director.
MISS PORTERITKLUi
Contralto.
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Pianist.
MR. GOOnWAL DICKERMAN,
Popular Entertainer.
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