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t L.tiii1kt 24. imc,. THE OMAITA ILLUSTRATED BEE. Gossip About Plays, Players and Playhouses iL'ST now the world la concerned with mora or lss attentive ob servation of a holiday that l con nected with one of the most dra matic episodes In all the history -nd. Divested of Its religious sig- tiiiuance, the advent, of Jesui Christ Is Ull fraught with auto tremendous Im portance that It must stand alone as one of the great Incidents In history. It la a . t,,l" lnal 11 oe paralleled, ana therefore It might well be set up as tne forrnoat of all the happenings In his- tory. The life of this man haa affected 'lanJt, n 0thfir ,lf h" or llkeSy will. From an obscure stable at a wayside stopping place outside the city of Beth- juaea has emanated an influence that haa awayed the mightiest uatlons ana Controlled the unn hn hn ... ln . -" uominatea Uie world. This la easily under- stood, for, without regard to any of the divine attrlbutea aacrlbed to the man by his devout followers, he brought to the world In a better form a crystallization of an ethical code so nearly correct In princl- pie and application that It la adopted by ail, Christian and I'agan alike, aa the right way for living. Arguments and assertions to vviiuMr uo Din iw mis racu ii may De, ana in fact haa been, asserted that the principles of the Christian doctrine were set forth thousands of years before the advent of Christ. In part this la true, but the mere assertion of an abstract prln- rlple Is not sufficient to give it force. It requires aomeining more, a vitalizing In- nuence, to make it a strong, active factor in this affair of man. It waa tbia that Christ furnished for the vagrant I'Jid in- definite maxims that had been tenatlvely put forth at varioua tlmea by different religious teachers. He collected thum Into that either would have received the hear one compact form, and pronouncing them Ing it did. In the Barrett play the develop In their brevity, he expounded them to the ment of thin factor Is seized upon as the understanding of even the simplest, and bullded on them a creed, the foundation of which is Love, and whose whole edifice and superstructure depends on that one di vine word. He found a world in which the way of life was hard, where hatred and revenge ruled, and where the Mosaic law of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," was literally applied. Into thla world He came preaching the doctrine of Love, of doing good to those who do evil, and forgiveness of enemies. f Thla novel doctrine was slow in taking root, for It met the moat atrenuous opposi tion In Its earliest years. But it had the advantage in that it taught the great les son of equality and brotherhood, and the humblest classes found in it a refuge from the persecutions and exsctlons of the great. It was this leveling Influence that gave to the Nazarlne religion Its great Impetus and which has made it the tremendous agent for good it has proved in the affairs of mankind. Solely due to the element of sanctity that surrounds the author of this religion is the fact that no writer, either novelist or dramatist, has dared to use Jesus Christ as the central figure for thla work. The potentiality of the incldenta of Hla Ufa as they are known la admitted, and the In terest that would be possible is equally apparent, should the barrier ever be re moved and the life ef the man be used as a baala for a drama. At varioua tlmea Indefinite approachea have been made to wards this end, but ne writer haa aa yet had the temerity to make Christ actually move In play. The Passion Play of Ober ammergau la 'net to be Included in a list of the drama, although it is built on a framework resembling that of a play. It deala with the matter from a purely re ligious standpoint, and offers in a medium of mysticism rather than realism a few ef the salient points in the life of the Savior. But the absorbingly Interesting story of the life and work of Jesus is not told. Lew Wallace came nearer than any of his fellows to making- the Nazarene a character In a drama. In his great novel he presents the outlines of the teacher as he went about on earth with his disciples, and gives probably more definitely than any other novelist has, in his indirect dis cussion of the topic, a clear look at the real meaning of that brief earthly pil grimage In the play that haa been made from the novel, the presence of Christ Is hinted at only, but the hint is intro duced with auch melodramatic circum stances as to make it one of the deml uant notes of the play. Matters reach cuch a pas that a miracle Is absolutely needed, and here the stage manager has made Just a little more prominent the device adopted by the novelist. General Wallace very delicately seized upon one of the recorded mlraclea performed by Christ, and adapted it to the uses of the novel, thereby restoring mother and sister to Ken Hur, and rounding out In the most conventional way the' great novel on which the play Is founded. In thla is the nearest approach to the Introduction of Christ aa a character in a novel or play. Paul Heyse, in "Mary of Magilala," keeps the presence ot Christ always before his audience, but never introducea him. The nearest he conies to view is In the scene where Mady is converted; here Christ is supposed to walking with His disciples in a garden adjacent to the house In which Mary is visiting wth a Roman nobleman. The Influence of His presence la manifest always, without making Him an actual character. Heyse' s handling of the theme, presenting the contrasts of Roman and Jewish character, animating Judaa Iscariot with the same patriotic motive that moved Hie aon of Hur in his preparations for wur on the Romans, is masterly. Mary, while she Is made the central figure In the drama, is really a secondary participant In the struggle of Interests Illuminated by Heyse's genius. It Is rather a tale of the resistance of the Jews to the domination of Rome, a resistance that culminated a few years later in the desperate rebellion that led to the final destruction ot Jerusalem. Mary adda the religious component; her conversion, her devotion and her sorrow, are finely wrought out and presented with auch vigor as to rreate an Indelible Impression on any who lias ever been privileged to witness the play. But, for all thla fineness in develop- ment of the character of Mary, and per fection in Ita delineation, the conclusion seems unavoidable that the political rather than the religious aspect of the play Is up permost. Thla Is undoubtedly due to the Dr. Lyon's PERFECT Tooth Powder Cleanses and beautifies the teeth and purifies the breath. Used by people of refinement for oyer a quarter of a century. Convenient for tourists. MISAHCD V fact that Hcyse Us, as nil others hae, to the unexpressed prohibition against deal ing with the sac rod theme on a' secular basis. 4 These plays are the best we have that deal with the Immediate time of the Sav iour's presence on earth. Others have been written, but none that are now called to mind have In them anything of merit or a claim on aerloua consideration. They are for the main crudely conceived and care- le.sly put together, designed merely to ar- rest attention of the heedlesa by cheap melodramatic exhibitions, and have as a rule eoon returned to the obscurity from which they slightly emerged. Some really strong playa have been built having for their central theme the effect of Christ's ... ., . - iDKmiiaa. ji uiesv me vest luiuwn nu most successful have been "Quo Vadls" and "The Sign of the Cross." The elemental etructurcs of these playa Is so nearly alike that It Is almost possible to lodge a charge of cribbing against one or the other, and yet the treatment In detail diverges auf- flclently to defend the author of either against such an allegation from the other, Slenklewlca gives In aome regards a mora realistic picture or tne lire or tne Christians in Rome under the empire than does Bar- rett, but the action of the Barrett play is probably the smoother for the reason that It waa put together by a master ef dramatlo construction. The traglo ending, too, la more in keeping with the verities, and for that reaaon the mere aatisfactory. Neither that reaaon the mere satisfactory. Nelthei ef them rises te the dramatic height at talned by Heyae and were It not for the inevitable love tale that runs through both the passion of a Pagan patrician for a Christian maiden, it Is scarcely probable central Incident and la skilfully and effectively. worked out most In the Slenklewlca drama the love story Is brought to the front, but alongside It are other Incidents that at tlmea seem to overshadow It, so that it does not get as full a measure of importance as Barrett gives It, and yet both agree In making the merely religious aspect of the dramatlo action an Incident rather than a feature. In both plays had the heroine been a worshiper of the Roman gods Instead of the Jewish God, the episodes on which the tales are based would have been impossible. Playa in whloh religion figures in one way or another are many and as varied In type as In authorishlp. "The Christian" is one in which both hero and heroine make the mistake of undertaking to apply abstract principles to practical uses. John Storm goes to London, full of zeal for what he conceives to be a correct application of Ihe doctrine of Jesus Christ. He finds that his efforts are thwarted by the conventions that have grown up around the teachings of those who have gone before him, and that the wealthy congregations will havo none of his views, and that the poor among whom he undertakes to establish himself have other things to occupy their atten tion and are Inclined to look upon his offer of salvation as a poor substitute for some thing to satisfy their more Immediate and material wants. Glory Quayle finds that the freedom she enjoyed In the Isle of Man Is not to be had In London, and that certain conventions hedge her roundabout with re straints, and when she undertakes to break through'them she proves again the shallow ness of good and (he depth of meanness that makes op1 existence In the metropolis. The atmosphere of religion fn the play Is decidedly tenuous and exists rather as a haze than a true medium. Ministers generally cut a poor figure in plays. This Is probably due to the warfare that has In the past and to some extent today exists between the church and the state. Ministers have denounced the actor from the pulpit, and the actor in turn haa Music and Musical Notes Christmas Eve. Oh. hush thee, little Dear-My-Soul, The evening shades are falling Hush thee, my dear, dost thou not hear l no voice oi mo jnasier calling ; Deep Ilea the anow upon the earth, But all the sky Is ringing With Joyous song, and all night long The stars shall dance, with singing. Oh. hush thee, little Dear-My-Soul, And close thine eyes In dreaming. And angels fair shall lend thee where The singing stars are beaming. A Shepherd 'calls His little lambs. And He longeth to caress them; He bids them rest upon His breast. That His tender love may bless them. So hush thee, little Dear-My-8oul. Whilst evening shades are falling. And above the song ot the heavenly throng, Thou Shalt bear tha Master calling. EUGENE FIELD. Eugene Field. rays, all the little "Dear-My-6-ula" should have full stockings this Christmas time. Not alone the rich babies, but the children ot W ITH prosperity shining in gleaming: the poor. I suppose nearly every one who has much or a moderate supply of this world's goods, puts apart something for those who haven't so much. It may not be a great amount, and perhaps of Itself wouldn't buy very much, but If everybody gave a little, the fund wouldn't be long In swelling. But it Is rather pleasant as you eat your own generous Christmas din ner, and open the gifts, to know that a few dollars ot yours are gladdening some body's else holiday spirit. How about those Salvation Army pots around town? Did you drop In a bit of silver? Have you given to some mission Christmas tree? There la Mrs. Adams, superintendent of the Visiting Nurse association, who goea to homes where little children haven't had even bread for aevaral days. Money given Into her hands would do blessed service. The Chrlstmaa preaent idea among friends seems gradually to have developed Into a sort of mis-shapen, unlovely carlca- ture of what In the old days It waa meant to be. Ifs this awful dollar proposition creeping In to ruin all that la best in our Uvea. Where have poetry and sentiment betaken themselves? Even affection grows dim! The most hopeless thing you can say of a man nowadays la "he la a seeker after beauty." Beauty of feeling counts for ao little with the majority of people. Like the man from Missouri they exclaim, "Well, you've got to show me!" This spirit haa hopelessly invaded Christmas giving. Many people have altogether atopped remembering their trlenda because they can't afford to do it aa they would feel bound to. What a pity I What a pity I When It'a auch a Joy to plan and give as you are able. "A cup of cold water In Hla name." Maybe aome day we'll really get our balance and see things in their sane light. When we do, this won't be earth any more. It will be heaven. Musically speaking this week will be given aver to the churches, whese choirs have all prep ired more or less elaborate programs. The Christmas tnuslo la always a great feature and for weeks ahead the varioua choirmasters are busy people, first selecting- the competitions to be parformed held the mlnlncr up to ridicule on the stagv. This retaliatory warfare haa eerved to re tard a proper understanding between the two. It Is plain to those who think that the stage could be made the complement of the pulpit. If only the aealots on both sides could be brourht to some sort Of agree- me nt. ThA ethical turto of the stare la ihe etnicai purpose or tne siage is admitted, and Its educational forct Is also well established. Bermona are preached by id. eermona are preacnea oy a nla !ut as natentlv as a play just as petenuy as t. If only this be understood the action of from the pulpit. and the correct relations between the two be established, 'the work of both will be rendered more effective and a harmony that cannot fail to have good effect will result. When that time deea oome, and it ian't too optimlstlo to Bay that It la coming, the ... . . . L way will De clear tor wi prwuuuuu i m great religious drama. The elmple facta of the life atory of Jeeua of Nasareth can be used in a way In which they never have been used, and by the Illuminative process of stage production can be presented with an efrntlvenesi that cannot be attained by the more recital of them. His creed is dally obtaining more followers and la dally hecomin. better understood. Men and women accept more readily the doctrine or self - sacrifice and undertake to do more nearly aa they would be dene by than ever, The Imperceptible Influence ef Christ Is really mere of a factor in the life ef man than Is the direct. This Is apparently a paradox, but It Is easily established as a correct conclusion. If thla be true, and the end to.be obtained la the spreading ef this influence, why is It not a part ef wisdom to avail the cause ef every possible avenue for reaching the minds of men? And what avenue more readily offers than the stage? Men lose sight of Christ the Man in the contemplation of Christ the Qod. It does not appear that It would be In the least Ir reverent or that It would at all detract from the sanctity of His divinity If He were pre sented more clearly In His character of a man. And this would be the mUslon of the stage. Let the church give forth the re ligious phase of His teachings, while the theater sets out the secular philosophy in volved. Viola Allen has a very proper notion of the dignity of her profession, and her faith In tho American stage is almost sublime. She discusses the conditions very sensibly in a signed article, as follows: To say, generally, that the American stage differs in no way from that of any other country would not be altogether true. Human nature is the same tiie world over; yet custom and tradition must be taken Into account. Our people have. for example, never taken kindly to tha so-called tainted drama. We have delighted In that which was uplifting and ennobling. and shunned that which was salacious and degrading. It has been the rule that no play which is unlit for the "young person" to see was unworthy ot the elders to at tend. Foreigners have poked the finger of derision at us on this account; but we have stood our ground and upheld "our tradi tion." Of course, plays which were be yond defense and beyond contempt have enjoyed Borne little prosperity on our stage, but these huve been like angels' visits, few and far between. Surely the "young person" has his "rights," although some are of the opinion that he has no place In the piay-houso. No healthy mind will agree with this opinion, which is little less than a weak and absurd excuse for the presentation of plays which are degrading and Improper for the mature mind to see. There are those who pretend that the plays of Ibsen, for example, should have a place on our stage, and claim that our lnappreclatlon of them augurs an absence ot artistlo appre ciation on our part. But it may be asked, where are these rlaya "popular?" Surely not In England or France, and I tin In formed by an excellent authority that the total of presentation of the Ibsen drama on the German fetage has not exceeded 3uO performances. If wholesomeness is one of the striking characteristic of the American stage, as I truly think it is, we have no reaaon to feel ashamed of ourselves. This demand on the part of the theatergoer haa not, it appears, cramped, cabined or confined the American dramatist. He has grown bteadily. His work hus come to rank with the best output of the English and French playwrights. There was a time, and not and then drilling their choruses and solo ists. This year there will be many works of great beauty given. Those who attend the ChrlBtmas morning services in the different churches may be certain of carry ing away many memories ot sweet sing ing. Poor Mr. Symons haa let hlmBelf In for a dismal Christmas. We will hope that he can prove to everybody's satisfaction that he has sent his wife monthly installments of money and otherwise behaved himself with seemllness. Then, when he has gotten through "proving up," he had better get another position as organist right here In the city, where his story is known. Un pleasantnesses like Mr. Symons' have a w of following people to new places. Tl. only comfortable and at all satisfac tory thing is to live them down where they occur. There ia generally a good friend or two to help along, until time, which levela everything, geta In ita aoftenlng work. If Mr. Symons has acted with honor, a few years will blot out the contretemps. Peo ple have such different ideas about "facing the music." Why not? and get It over with I The recital given by Harold Bauer last Tuesday . night at the Lyric under Mr. Chase's direction waa a huge auccess. Mr. Bauer played aa only he can play and de lighted hla audience beyond words. Next In the Chase series comes Francis Rogers, the famous baritone. He has been reap ing much success this season, and has twice been "commanded" by the president to sing at the White House. Mr. Rogers, besides being a thorough musician, is a charming man socially and has received many attentions. His appearance here should call out a crowded house. Mr. Alberta concert Thursday night stirred many memories among the older In habitants of the city those who remember quite a ways back; not so far as Nahan Franko's residence in Omaha, but back to the good old daya when Mr. Albert waa teaching here and playing constantly In publlo and In many private houses. He was always generoua with hla muslohow we did revel in It! On December 30 Mrs. Sheets gave a Rus sian program for the Mu Sigma club at the residence of Mrs. Hancock. The numbers were greatly enjoyed by those in attend ance. Mlsa Paulson la extending her excellent reputation aa a pianist and accompanist. The following program waa given in Lin coln at All Saints' church on December 11: Quartet My Journey in the Klrgls Steppes. Opus 87 Be hu berth Allegro Moaerato, "Departure;" Bcherzo, "Buchar Song;" Lento, "Tartar Song;" Allegro Moderate, "Baschklr Song and Return." Trio-Opus K Arensky Allegro Moderato, Elegia. Miss Paulson, Mrs. Hagenow, Miss Elche. Serenade Espagnole ...Glaxnunow Nocturne Popper The Butterfly .Popper Miss Elche. Andante from Quartet, Opus 11 Tschaikewsky Scherzo from Quartet, Opus M....Schuberth Toccata Sgamhatl Nocturne, Opua OS aarUett Mts Paulson. Wldmun Schaper Canzonetia Herbert MAJIT LEARNED. long agii,lther, that the American nmnager had to look abroad for material; but tills day has happily passed. It has bet-n no unusual thing, either, during the past few years, to find one or more American plays successfully presented on tho London stage. Ail mese ract are occasions tor concratu- Ution, We have grown steadily, and "a past" to be asuamed of. without ntner tne native arama is to maintain . nnaition anil rivnr t. un ly u it has during the lan tew years is of course, problematical. The first great vi course, prnuijin.uc.i. ine nrsi gieui b"be"-'-, however, has been overcome the preJudlc and appreciation of 'home talent." It was said years auo that given an opportunity, the native playwright would taKe nis piave amongst tne loremost dramatic craftsmen of tho world. Thla hope la being speedily realized. Managers have happily discovered that the theatergoer haa a greater Interest In familiar, homely char actera than In French Intrigues, almost al ways of questionable propriety. Conditions with us are not the same as they are on the continent, and so It Is that a play popu- tvuoireiiv, buu - l'"J y-j, ir over seas 18 no augury that it Will sue ceed with us. That we have grown very weary of the overworked French triangle as employed in farce is , truly a hopeful sign. Aa to "reforming the American stage." I do not see where any reform Is neces sary. Good plays succeed and bad ones fail; vicious plays are driven from the stage, and scant support is given to the trifling and Inane. These, then, may be " J? -Vf'hT ai0.L,m defects there may De win nna speeay rem edy, for that which la lacking in truth can not long survive. iuua. auliun. Co sals a; Events. In "When ILuiBUiUiood Was In Flower" Miss Rosello Knott haa found a worthy opportunity for a display of her taleut and clevernesa. Her interpretation of her role is more than satisfying; cleft touches hero and there have, made it her own creation and not an imitation. Aa "Mary Tudor" Miss Knott presents a character which novae ullnwn the interest In it anil the olav never allows the interest in it ana tne piay to abate, a lovable character, marked as it is by the oppositions of a hot tempera- ment which will beBtow the hand only where the heart has gono. One feels her quick, passionate movements are the result Instinct with natural impulse. But dignity, tiie dignity of a king's sister, is always ready when need arises to bring it into the play. Miss Knott's support Is la fact which can seldom be stated with truth) well in keeping with her worth, even to the small est part In the cast. Mr. Hastings makes a most dashing and handsome Brandon, and la an actor who combines unusual ability with the natural graces of a gentleman Mr. Stevens sustains the role of choleric majesty. King Henry tiie Klghth of Eng land, with great intelligence. The play is ataged and costumed with all the elegance that marked the first production, so that the desirable physical quality of richness 's provided in the prudence of Messrs. Kano, Shipman and Colvln, under whose auspices Mlsa Knott and her magnificent Criterion Theater company are appearing. Miss Knott'a engagments of three nights at the Boyd theater begins this evening. She will be seen at a special matinee on Christinas afternoon. The Chrlstmaa week bill at the Burwood la peculiarly appropriate, "The Christian" having been selected by tho director, J. Sedley Brown, as being best designed for the season. In this play Hall Cv.ine has sounded a loud note of protest, ?iid with his customary vehemence. When the novel was first put out, some seven years ago, it made a great sensation, and the play which followed was no less of a sensation. Mr. Calnc himself dramatized the novel, and naturally preserved its full strength and atmosphere. He is a master of the climax, and in none of hla worka doea he sustain the Interest at a higher tension than in "The Christian." The story of John Storm and Glory Quayle and their struggles with the world, the flesh and the devil is most absorbing, and the faithful verisimilitude with which It Is worked out Is astonishing in Its truthfulness. The Betting of the play admits of liberal treat ment and Mr. Brown lias taken full ad vantage of this fact. The great mob Bcene at Storm's mission church In the alums of London Is one of the celebrated mob scenes of the drama, and Is really a thrilling situ ation. Other sets are equally effective. Mr. Morrison will be John Storm, Mr. Owen will be Lord Robert Ure, Mr. Todd haa the fine character of Drake, Mr. ful ton will be Archdeacon Wealthy and 'Mr. Simpson will be Brother Paul. In Glory Quayle Mlsa Lang will have the best part she haa yet undertaken at the Burwood, and much Is expected from her in this role. Miss Ward, Miss Davis and Miss Hill are well located in the cast, and the others of the company have been called upon, for the play requires them all. The first per formance will be given this afternoon. A special matinee will be played on Christmas afternoon. Planquette has given to the stage and the world of music aims ot its most de lightful light and comic operas. The best he ever offered, however, was the great naval comic opera, "Paul Jones," which will be the attraction at the Krug theater for four nights and three matinees, start ing with a matinee today. There will be a special matinee Christmas afternoon. Mlsa Rose Cecilia Shay,, who has for a number of years headed her own organiza tion In grand opera and has made for her self a reputation second to none, has been Induced to play the tills role in this opera. Miss Shay, like Miss Huntington, is the one prima donna of tho time who is In every way exactly suited for tho very par ticular part of Paul Jones. She haa the ability as an actress and tho right build. but above all the voice which enables her to sing the very difficult scores. The sup porting company, tha scenery and the cos tumes were procured with the idea of hav ing this the finest comlo opera production on the road today and there Is no doubt but that it has succeeded. For three nights and two matinees, start ing Thursday night. December 18, "Qunicy Adams Sawyer" will be the attraction at the Krug theater. The story of the play Is as sweetly natural as the breath of the fields. The good folks who move in its scenes are real and their honest humor and everyday views ot life are cheerful, while throughout the clever chain of events runs the golden thread of a love story. The first act Is the Interior of IV-nonl Hills' grocery store and the village postofllce at Mason's Comer; the first scene of the sec ond act Is the crossroads between Kast borough and Muson's Corner; the second scene of the second act Is the "settln' " room ef Mrs. Putnam at the Putnam farm; the third act Is the Pettlnglll farmyard, showing an old-fashioned "hukin' bee" In the great barn, and the fourth act is the exterior and Interior of the rettinglll homo stead, showing a good old-fashioned snow storm. Its features and typical characteis are said to be exceptionally well presented. There will be the usual matinee Saturday. A bright, merry and altogether fitting holiday entertainment Is promised at the Orpheum for the week beginning matinee today and Including a se-ial Christmas matinee Monday. Most prominent of tl u purveyors of mirth will be Francesca P.ed dlng, who will present tha funny sketch entitled, "Her Friend from Texas." which has many humorous lines and situations. Charles Bsron's burlesque menagerie Is a troupe of canines gulsed as Hons and dif ferent animals, the simulation making the "stunts" curiously Interesting and amus ing. Charles Iieonard Fletcher, the tal ented player, will give some Impersona tions of well known people and show some characters from the works of noted novel ists In quick succession, not even leaving the stage for the making-up process, thus giving a decidedly comprehensive glimpse Into the players' art. Estelle Wordctte, who comes for the first time, and company will present a sketch entitled, "A Honey moon In the Catskllls," of which Miss Wordette Is author as well as star. Joe Flynn, styled "The Man Behind the Book" and noted as te writer of "Down Went McQInty," will deliver one of his eccentric monologues. The Doria trio In a skit called "A Night In Venice" is, as the title nat urally Implies, a trio of Venetian Instru mentalists and vocalists. The three Mitchels are vocalists and terpsichorean exponents and In eccentric dances are said to have few peers. Entirely new motion pictures will be projected by the ktnodrome. ftoaalp from "tagelaod. Grace Cameron sends back word from South Africa that while she has been a tremendous hit In that faraway land, she will close there on January 15 and sail for London, where she has a short engage ment, and then back to America in March. "Aa o Bow," tne new piay written by the Hev. Junn Snyder of boston, and pro duced wiln so mucii success in Chicago and Boston by W llliam A. Brady and josepu K. Gristlier, Is to hegin an eng.igument in New lork at tiie u aril en theater on tne matinee on Christmas Uay. it is expected that the play win ruu all thruugu the balance ot the sea sou. Dramatic editors all over the country are silling up ana tatting note J not now ot tho prets woik that la being uone In behalf of George Cohan. Kddie JJiinu. lamed Horn cuaoi lu coast, is at lue head of the Cohan press bureau, and with his own originality, "l'"eu uj euuinuuuuia nuiu ms j'nii- cjpaJ auJ lrom Jelry Colmll( tlle 8JOt. Ji.nt. sent out eacu week in the interval t the Vankee L)ooUle author, is surely a " ' " , . . Willi much relulaeiice in whatever tluaieis are opeu to them. Mrs. taller is playing Adrea, &az,t. and lictil of ia htuu in I'liiiauelplna, and is doing great buauieb. One is suuu lo appear in bt. Louis. i;laiK-ne Hates is dciifciiliug New Voraeis Willi "The Girl from the Golden Weill, ' and Hurt I in Gahand Is Kuiuig aiuii nicety nun 'sweet Killy Beuans,' while David WailielU is making as mucii of a suc cess lliis season aa lie did iaal in "liie AiLinic Aiaaler." Some months ago It was announced that Stephen i'huhps, when lie had completed his "Nero" tor Mr. Tre, wouid uevote himself lo a UtieUy upon ine suojeel ol ine Oitxou iiaroiu ajid ms tove siory with iuilli. George Alexander, who has already coiiiinlSNioiieu Mr. iiuiups lo write a bluiiK veiso piay on ihe legend ol "Fuusl,'' also luleiius lo produce ' 1 Lai old'' at the si. Jauies theater, L,ondon. In the character of lue tlaxeti-naiieu baxon hero Mr. Alex ander ought to hud a pail admirably suiled lo mm. in ihe liual tableaux Air. flumps will show Ldilh al tne feel ol the con queror, praying lor the possession of the body of me ueiuaied knife, and liieu wan dering thru una the field where lie tiie slaiu. The New York Dramatic Mirror for tho current week comes in its Chrisluias fonu and piefienls a lnusl attractive appearance. The Minor has long maintained us posi tion at the head of publications UevoUd to the stage, and by us conservative, in telligent uuectiun has won tor itself a place that no oilier may hope to allain. Each week it is a welcome visitor to tnou sands who have the good ot ine stage at heart, and Its honest criticisms are us thoroughly reiled on as are lis statements of taut. Mr. Fiske has brought to the management of his paper the same hon esty of purpose, as wen as the same zeal for art, that have been a part ot his ca reer aa a producing manager, and his ad mitted success in both lieids ot endeavor Is the best answer that can be given to those who uuesilon if integrity In art oan win. May tne Mirror long reflect from its calm surface the evidences of prosperity now seen there. Kicluud Mansfield's visit to California has been immensely successful. Tiie Grand opera house lu ban Francisco, which tioids over 4.M) people, was pacaed every per formance, and lue receipts tor the fifteen representations were dose upon tbu.uuu. Mr. Mansneiu lectured to an audience ot people at the University of Cajllornla. Tiie faculty bamiueied nun on his last nigiit in bau Francisco, the Bohemian club liou oitd him similarly on tne preceding Mon day and Admiral McCail, Lulled Stales navy, gave a naval reception tor him. Mr. Mansneld entertained las own company and all the attaches ot tne Grand opera house at a supper after the play Thanks giving night, lie is to mane ms last ap pearances in California this week in Los Angeles, where all seats have been sold for the entire engagement. He piays lu New Orleans Chriaimas week, and travels north thence ' to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New lork. Viola Allen has caught on In New York In Clyde Fitch's play, "The Toast of the Town." Her time has been extended at Daly b theater to cover the Christmas holidays. As William Winter said in the Tribune, the presentation proved "a great personal success fur Miss Allen." Miss Alien, with her tine company, will appear In this cily on April 3 and 4. One of the best known authors of recent Juvenile stories is iiennelt Aiusson, whose "Maisie and Her Dog Snip In Fairyland" haa enjoyed gieat popularity during the last two or three years among the "young folks," as tiie publishing house of Har per's calls them, fcome of these young people would doubtless he both grieved and shocked to know thai their beloved author, Instead of being a lienevoleiu old grand father. Is a young fellow who mukes his living by playing the role of Sieve, the cattle thief, in "The Virginian." Mr. Mus von will be seen In this roiu when Dublin Farnuin returns to Boyd's theater in the Owen Wlster-Klrke Lu. Shelie play. Out of the Ordinary Several grocers in Illinois have been fined for sell.ng as spices u compound containing wood ashes, puiverized cocoanut shells and olive stones. Germany has already 30t statues of Bis marck, with tiiliiy-cifiht more soon to be finished. Fortunately, however, they are not so situated that any one person can see all of them at tiie same time. Charles bimons, who lives near the eat end of tne lioosuc tunnel und is hi years old, has cut, split and slacked lot) cords ot wood binec spring. As a chopper he is tho peer ol even tne late William Gludsione, In a recent race up the Eiffel lower in Purls victoiy was won by a cyclist named Foreslier, who climbed the 72s sieps In tne extraordinary tune of i.ll 4-5. ills next comiciitor was less than four seconds be hind him. Roger Mills county, Ok! , Is especially favored lu the matter ot giant citizens, lu Elk City there are sixteen business men over 6 feet lull, one being ti feet 4 inches. Bay re has a merchant wno stands ( feet 7 Inches and four oliiera over 6 feet i. Berlin clinches the list with a li-ycar-ld boy, Ell Guthrie, who measures 6 feet 6 inches in his blockings, weighs Wi pounds and is still growing. Miss Kettle lienke, a department ' btore clerk, was escorted through the streets of Klkhart. Ind., wearing handcuffs, bhe had allowed a man clerk to slip on a pair to see how it felt, lie was unuble to remove tnem, und led her to the police station. Rergeant Whlltman. In trying to unlock the iiandcufls, lightened them, snd it be came necessary to file the handcuffs off. Many urange dishes were eaten by Dean Buekland, tne English clergyman ami ceolocisi. At his dinner parties, which were attended by leaders of science and literature, the menus were often ot a most eccentric character. On one occasion Pickled horse tongue was greatly relished by the guests until they were told what Ihey i.ad eaten. Alligator was served up as a rare delicacy and puppies occasionally and mice frequently. At other times neoge lious. tortoises, luitteii ostrich and soine times rats, frops and snails were prepared for the delectation or favored guests. While her parents and the police were trying to find her the other day Maud Sloffel, 5 years old, JTJ Thirl) -seventh street, Chicago, was having "a fine time In au adjacent ronlecllonei y store, and It was not until the police of the Blanton avenue station had asked the assistance of tiie whole department In their quest that they were Informed that the Infant had returnl home. "See," she called to her anxious mother, as she stepped into tiie house, "I des had a fine time." Maud waved a package of candy above her heal and said she hsd been "visiting" only a few doors away. The police were aided in their search by hundreds of persons living in the vicinity. If you have anything to trade advertise it In the For Exchange column on The Bee Want Ad iga. AMI F.1F.TS. BOYD'S XIY1AS ATTRACTION TONIGHT, MONDAY ANU Tt FHDAV, XMAS MATINEE. SPECIAL XMAS MATINEE miCFS 2.V, BOc and 7c. ROSELLE KNOTT Supported by OGDEN STEVENS and EKNEST HASTINGS in When Knighthood Was in Flower MISS KNOTT AS "MARY TUDOR." XMAS WEEK THIS AFTERNOON, ALL WEEK, SPECIAL XLS MATINEE MONDAY. THE WOODWARD STOCKCO. IN THE CHRISTIAN DY HALL CAINE 1STH BIG WEEK I'KOKESSIONAL TlESOAY MATINEE AND DOUBLE ORCHESTRA. TRICES Nlghta and Sun. Mat., 10c-2fto. Toes., Thurs., Sat. Mat"., 10c-2Oo Next Week "ARE YOU A MASON." BKRUG 13c, 2Sc,,B0c, 76c k Nights and 3 Matlneea Starting With a Matins TODAY Special Matinee Xmas ROSE CECILIA SHAY The Comic Op-ra Success Paul Jones A Complete Scenic Hplendid Company. Chorus. Production. A Stunning 3 Nights and Saturday Mat. nor 9R Starting Thuraday Night uct- 0 TIIE OKICJIXAL. XEW YORK, CHICAGO and IIOSTOX PRODUCTION' Quincy Adams Sawyer' The Beat New England Play Ever Written. First Time at Popular Frlces. CNCieHTONT 'Phone 404. WEEK COMMENCING Sunday Matinee, Dec.24 Today 2:30 Tonight 8:15 Modern Vaudeville Francesca Redding & Go. Presenting; "Her Friend from Texas." St"!." Burlesque Menagerie Ctias, Leonard Fletcher Artistlo Character Studies. Estelle Wordette & Go. Presenting "A Honeymoon In the Catskllls." Joe Flynn "The Man Behind the Book." The Doria Trio In "A Night In Venice." Three Mitchells Refined Entertainers. Kinodrome Moving Pictures. XmasMat. Monday, Dec. 25 PRICE8-10C, 25c, 60c TAELE de HOTE DINNER 5unday II a. m. to 8 p. m. 40c and 50c at tha CHESAPEAKE IS 10 Howard St. The Janitor service in The Beo Building is as near perfect as it can te. remembering that janitors are human. Offices from $10 to $45 per month several desirable ones from which to choose. AMI FMK3T. Woodward & Durgcss Managers. Auditorium Roller Rink GREAT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE Monday. Tuesday, v ednesday Nights, December 25-26-27 HARLkY DAVIDSON, World's Champion vs. J. S. PITT, ot Chicago THE RACE WILL BE CALLED AT 0 O'CLOCK EACU EVENING Admission to Skating Floor, 20c Ilalcony lOc A Feast of Fun HUMOROUS . RECITAL The Fsjnous English Humertst JEROME K. JEROME Author of "Thre Mn In V'Eto. assisted by The Whimsical American Humorist CHARLES BATTELL LOOMIS PLACE Lyric. v"v Tuesday Erolng, Dee. 26th, 8 P. M. EH 60c, 7Rc and (1.00. llox Offlc Open Friday, Dec. 22, 0 A. M. MORAND'S CHRISTMAS MATINEE CREIGHTON HALL Dancing 2 to 6 P. M. Admlsalen 23c Sons of Malta. Club Grand Ball CREIGHTON HALL MONDAY, CHRISTMAS NIGHT Large Orchestra SOc per Coupla XMAS CANDIES LOWNEY'S AND GUNTHER'S FINE CH0C0LATE8 AND BON SONS, AT MERCHANT'S DRUG STORE, . W. Cerner 1th ana Howard Streets TABLE D'HOTE DINNER SUNDAY aj She CALUMET em '.?,r It i mi a Iw$m V' fc. M f '-' "r ' fit Ct. v-:.i5l-jV'ri