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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1911)
I - THE OMAHA SUNDAY I3EF,: DECEMBER 17, 1011. the baste Idea of 'Tater Fan" was realty contained In Peter speech about youth. The whole story and philosophy of Plnero'a "Mid-Channel" waa condensed in the speech that told of the perilous period In every married couple's Hfe. when, like the ugly spot In the English Channel, all may be saved through tact or go to smash for lack of faith. Almost numberless other examples. from Shakespeare down, could bo clvon. But the most recent Illustration of this sign If It Is not actual test of an organ ically sound play. Is given In A. E. W. Mason's fascinating work, "The Witness for the Defense." Not everybody familiar with this moving but unmelo dramatlc account of the Justifiable kill ing of a brutal husband by a long auffer- (Continued on Page Eleven.) AMI gEMFTVTS. AMCSEMEIfTS. DRANDEIS NIOHTS, COM. SUNDAY " MATS. XMAt AKDWIO. DEC. 24 C0HA1 n1 HARRIS PSKSKNT CEO. M. COHAN'S B,30"TJ"B GET-RICH-QUICK IT W '? ! r D) uu ALL V mm,, -r V. - PORCH M. COHAN'S sensa tional comedy success, "Oct Rich Quick Walllngford." will at the Brandeia theater Ha first half of next week. "Get Rich Quick Walllngford" l.u inded a solid year's run In Chi cago, and comes here almost direct from 'the Windy City. At the same time a twin company has been delighting Mew Tork for two seasons, and the verdict from both cities la that It Is not only the best effort of Osorge M. Cohan, but the clever est American eomedy of recent years. "Oet Rich Quick WalUngford" deals with men and money both absorbing subjects with a tinge of romance to give It dra matic flavor.- It shows bow a shrewd manipulator can beguile the gullible pub llo which la always looking to "get some thing for nethlng." J. Rufua Walllngford and his pal, "Ulackte" Daw, sMIke the town of BatUesburg, a place of sluggish ambllloo and Inert capital. With winning personality and plausible promises Wal llngford succeeds In gathering the leading cttlsena of the town to his financial sup port, and Just when he la ready to "clean up" and decamp with a quarter of a mil lion dollars, he discovers that his young private secretary. Fannie Jasper, has given him a higher view of life and of himself. The play Is given In four acta. In which the laughs coma so fast and thick that they finally result In one long continued round of merrtmact. The an Kagemeat la for four nights beginning Kunday, Deoenibar M. with mattnses Cbrlatmaa and Wednesday. One of the unusual features In "Th Spring Maid." which cornea to the Bran dels for the second half of Christmas week. Is for the first time a description of the manner In which a com poser write a miuno "theme" or story la which muslo alone tells the action without a spoken word. Even the musically untrained may understand the technical correctness with which the work must be accomplished In opera though the description la told la a manner of delightful fooling that will long bring chuckles at Its remembrance. This descriptive Interlude comes as a rehearsal fur the play to be gtvsa at the Carlsbad featlvltlee. aa- a Uy wlthla a N V'ay. and la built about one of the Quaint est tales of Grimm's old fairy stories of a huntsman pursuing a ' rabbit Into the depths of a wood until the creature was protected by a bevy of nympha. who Im plored him to spare Its Ufa Upon his lefusal the fairies Invoked a violent storm and the huntsman found himself lost In the wilderness until he encountered a water sprit who touched a rock with her wand and brought forth a refreshing spring and then led him forth from the forest that he might proclaim to the world the beneficial qualities of the Carle bad spring. In the merry description of the "theme" there la UunUiuaa In the rollicking horns; the Three Trees, each brought to mind by a varying Cutter of notes; the baa toons and tubaa tall the story of the bubbling spring, and "The Pretty Little Habblt" Is pictured by the funniest of skipping rhythms and runs on the flutes. At each repetition of The Pretty Little Itabblt" phrasing, with a nonsensical ac companiment that only a composer of humor could write, the womptete theme trrow lDto.rllnwi and the audience has had a lesson In musical construction that not even the rollicking fun of Its descrip tion can completely efface front mind. ' Jaa Kubellk la to play at the Brandels on January U. During his absence from the CnlUd Biates and Canada Kubellk has played for royalty, tur profeestoua! coiinolaocurs and for the general public In almost all the continental couatrtea of Lurope. In every Instanc It la a matter of record that his reception could ecaroely have been excelled In point of enthusiasm. L'rre flawless technique of this gifted inuilclun, his temperamental Qualification and compelling personality bare con uuercd audlenc after audience. - j One f the Important engagement of the theatrical season will be that of iilanche Ring In "The Wall Street Oirl." vitedultd tor boyd'a theater for four days beginning Sunday, December H A av;w musical comedy haa bees accorded i;:::;vv i iv:;': ' I ' N i A Jfk.Z&reseVe Avoids Iffi&rrAxooK I 1 , . v, m , , ' 1 aVo "N. - J?m2wc2foTJ22 -Jt &rQrpleum Sam Hrna-At Orphezixa. th highest of prats from both critics and publlo In every city she hsa visited this season. With an Interesting story, tuneful music, clever comedy, stunning chorus and with breciy buoyant Kianche Ring with her charming smile and mag netic personality, th theater patrons are promised an entertainment well worth while. Th Wall Btreet Girl" Is the work of Margaret May, who wrote "Baby Mine" and Edgar Belwyn, author of "The Coun try Boy," the lyrics are by that well known writer of popular songs, Ilapgood Burt, while Karl Iloschna composed the muslo, Mr. Hoschna wrote the muslo for "Madam Sherry" and "Three Twine" and It la said that he has contributed soma very tuneful numbers to "Th Wall Street Girl." in fact th muslo is of th kind that lingers In th memory. In "Th Wall Btreet Ctrl" Miss Rin plays the role of Jemima Greene, daughter of a Wall street broker. Her father Is disappointed In not having a soa and so brings her up in mannish fashion. She ntara her father's office, delves In high ftnanc and Is Interested only la business life. When a westerner arrive In New Tork with a gold-mining proposition, she not only takes a half interest In the mine, but Jakes an even greater Interest In th man.. How th mine saves the broker from financial failure Is cleverly worked out by the co-playwrlghta, and tha story la told In a consistent manner. Miss Ring wlU have a half a dosen now songs which she will sing In her Inimitable manner. Her chorus Is said to b th most stunning on th road . this season. Harry Ollfoll Is being featured In the chief comedy role, while others In the cast Include William P. Carleton. Clarenoe Oliver, Charles Wlnnlnger, Maud Knowlton. Florence Shirley and Cross Joaephina The week at th American Is to be de voted to fun exclusively. In order that this may be possible, a play haa been selected In which not a suggestion of anything but fun can be found. "Hetfo, BUI I" Is to be the offering, Ul u wViII b presented In such a way that the per formances will oyer flow with merriment. In order that the Chrtstmse spirit will utterly prevail. Manager Woodward Is going to act as an aide to Santa Claus. The receipts of the Tuesday matinee will be contributed to a local Christmas tree fund, and at th matinees oa Thursday and Saturday each child In attendance will receive a gift, dolls for the little girls and toys for the little boys. This will make the matinees Important events. The evening performance will be Just as Interesting. The play will go on Sun day afternoon and run all week, with tha castomary matinees. ( a . A tha headlipe attraction at the Or Pheuin this wesk, 8am Mann and his players will preseut "The New Leader." a delightful comedy written by Aaron Hoffman, th well known playwright The playlet shows the lltUe-known weekly event In all vaudeville theaters, the re hearsal before the opening performance. The absence of the orchestra leader la a cause for much confusion at first, but as soon as tha substitute arrives the re hearsal begins and many fuuny situa tions arise. The Seven Belfords. feet posturers and agile athletes, give a very entertaining aot constating of foot Juggling and other acrobstlo stunts. They have a peculiar style which is entirely original. Dave rerguson, ths storlstte oomedlsa, will come with a wholo fund of cordial fund of comical stories and new Jokes. Pauline Moran, the singing comedienne, one of the most pleasing acta on th bill, has a winsome personality which makes her popular wherever she appears. Alsaco and Lorraine, In a musical pro duction, will feature the Alsacephone. "The violin with the human vojee," Among the Instruments which they play are the violin, cello, saxaphono and chimes. Ward Baker, violinist, will give several beautiful selections. Chick and Chlcklets will glv a unique oomedy novelty Introducing the cyollng dolt In addition to a number of diffi cult feata, they do many original bicycle stunts, the most Interesting and excit ing being a loop and a somersault on a unlcycle. Tha headline attraction at th Orpheum during Christmas wsek will be "A Romanes of ths Underworld." written by Paul Armstrong. Twenty-three charac ters are In the cast, sacb deplotlng a dis tinct type as seen In th New Tork crim inal court. Th story la baaed upon a false charge of burglary being laid against a young man by a political boss. Three scenes ar In th play, "Tha Court of General Sessions, New Tork;" "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Tombs." That funny little Dutchman with th funny slide, Billy W. Watson, and ths "Girls From Happyland" will be the at traction at the popular Gayety during the coming week, starting this after noon. This season's offering consist of two bright and brilliant satires. In eluding a new version of the two ever lasting fun creations, "Two Hot Knights" and tha O ay Modiste." There Is . no end In the display of charm, grace, frivolity and merit, forty girlies furnish ing their sweetest smiles and inelodloa to those fond of feminine loveltnaas. The Gayety la particularly fortunate In securing one of the strongest bookings of the season for what Is known In the theatrical business aa the poorest week In. the year. Billy Watson's popularity her will make him a most formidable roe to Santa Claus. As usual, .nsre will be a tired shoppers' women's dime mat inee tomorrow afternoon. James IL Curtln and Sim Williams bring their famous "Broadway Gaiety Girls" to the Krug today, commencing with the usual Sunday matinee and con tinuing throughout the week. "In Search of a Widow and Two Lucky Tramps." a two-act musical oomedy, with musical settings. Interspersed with plenty of features, novelties, senaatlons and vaude ville specialties. Is the offering. The en tire prodactioa Is under the personal di rection of James IL Curtln and Sim W11 llame. It literally bristles with fun of ths wholesome, spontaneous and endur able variety. There Is not an objection able line In th entire piece. Nevsrthe lees, the action Is spirited, the comedy uuctuous and the muslo of ths kind to gladden tha heart and make life worth living. Forty people are In ths company, Including twenty of ths sprlghtUeat and daintiest young women gathered aa on stage. Yanna. the girl with the dreamy eyes, will be the extra attraction. DUarracofal Coat act of liver and bowels. In refusing to act. Is quickly remedied with Dr. King's New Life Pills. Easy, safe, sure, ffrc For sale by Beaton Drug Co. 3i?ly Wihcm -At Sr Some ".i Tales of the Stars that Shine The Irish National Theater society ' of Dublin, whose players are now at the Maxln theater, have demonstrated that altruism m the management of a theater Is not an Impracticable ideal. Th direc tors of th society. Lady Gregory and William Butler Teats, not only have given the Irish players a share In the proms of the Dublin theater and of the present American tour, but fhey have permitted them to hav a vole In certain business affairs of th theater. ' Y eater-day the players agreed to sign a contract with George C. Tyler, managing director of Liebler & Co., under whlcn they will add another month to thslr sue eeesfut and profitable American engage ment. Lady Gregory submitted the pro posal to the players last week for their consideration and decision, for they had th deciding word whether they should remain In the United States aa additional month or return to Dublin at the end of the period arranged for the American tour, nineteen weeks. The players discussed th proposal all week, and the last one signsd the agree ment yesterday. Some of the players wer averse from remaining an additional month, not because they were grieved at the violent opposition of a small propor tion of ths first night audience to "The Playboy of tho Western World." but be cause they were homesick for "dear, dirty old Dublin," as they fondly call the city of their birth. American players undoubtedly will be surprised to learn that any band of play ers la given a voice In the settlement of such Important commercial affairs a the extension of a contract, but that Is the seemingly curious privilege of the Irish players. A committee of the Dlsyers In Dublin Is consulted on various matters relating to the theater. They cannot veto the production of playa selected by the directors of the Abbey, but they have the power to point out that a bill Is un necessarily sever on them and Indue th directors to alter the bill for that reason. They, also, have a voice in the decision of other matters concerning their own Im mediate Interest a Tha profit sharing plan Is working very satisfactorily and the players are highly pleased with It Under th royal lloense under which the Irish players operate the directors ar forbidden to share in th pronts. It Is a labor of love with them, Profit sharing is an undreamed of heaven to American players, but the Irish players hav already entered into that paradise. Th eharee ar arranged pro portionately to th salaries received. Members of ths company ere not per mitted to share in th profit until and after they hav been members of the company for two years. -Another heavenly Ideal, la the minds of American players, has been attained by thee Irish players, thanks to ths kindly Interest la the players' welfare manifested by Lady Gregory and Mr. Yeats. Th Irish players are engaged for fifty-two weeks In the year, so that their salaries ar as regular as those of bank clerks and all others engaged on yearly aalartea Thus the Irish players receive pay for all 7 1 J wW-:'jK fa. a- .WO 72IZ21 2IAJ0S -Mwsrian rehearsals, a thing which American players permit themselves to dream of only occasionally. That Is not the end of the benevolence of this Ideal, com munal company, for the Irish players have two vacations In the year, two count thenw-one week at Easter and six weeks later In the year, or seven weeks vacation every year on salary. , - It ts not to be wondered at, therefore, that these Irish players are a very happy family and are not to be tempted away from thetr Ideal existence In Dublin by offers of larger salaries to remain In America, where they would have to sub mit to the laws of the American theater, which, so actors assert, are not drafted and passed solely with an eye to the amelioration of the conditions which American actors and actresses complain of loudly now and then. Among people who know the Alps there Is a saying that the Uatterhorn. which bulks so hugs to the naked eye that no words seem to fit It, Is beat measured and understood by a close scrutiny of one of the numberless mica flakes out of whloh the whole mountain Is mada Every well built book or play likewise uas Its single mica flake, or unit, that tells In little what the whole play tells tn full. This Is one' way of determining the subatanoe of a play that pretends to Importance. Certainly It Is true that all plays written by such English play wrlghta aa Plnero, Barrio and Chambers and by such European authors as Ros tand. Hauptroann, Sudermann. and most reoent of all. Klstemaeckers. contain somewhere a slngts speech, which' give the whole play la a little. For example. AK--':v-T Hts fvs-V f v r -r Dlraet From 2 SEASONS In NEW YORK -1 Yar In CHICAQO THE PLAf THE I7J0LE OWU IS RAVINS ABOUT Mall Orders Wow Accepted, rrteee, nights 5o to gaj Mats. 5o to tlO. SWAT. )r6w Of BAT.B DEC. 28-29-30 THE SAUCY VIENNESE OPERA! ths piquant BnngarlanaViima Donna who created the title role la Tleanla, an unusual oompany of 4, original Ballet aad Spring Kald Orohestra, Trices for this attraction 3 oo, S1.60. joo, 76o, 60o. Bat. Mat. tl.60 to 5o. Mail orders with checks filled la order. Kegnlar sdat sale Toes., Deo. , fare rifyliiti'tsu-CsifriaM UPdi'fe Audience BOYD'S 4 '..oT Dec. 24th CHKISTMAB AMD WEDNESDAY MATINEES ' - Blanche Ring TUB WAXIi BTREET dim I., with XAJLBT GILTOH. mf In a Sparkling Mimical Comedy. Captivating Chorus Catchy Songs Tnasf ul Muslo. ' Prices 60c, 75o, $1.00, 11.60. 12.00; Matinee-S5c, (iOc. 75c. 11.00. $1.50. Beat Sale Tomorrow at 10 A. M. Phones, Doug. 494. Ind. A-1404 Matinee Every Day, 2: 13. Every Night, 8:15. Advanced Vaudeville Week Starling Matines Today Sam Mann And His Players, In "Tho New Leader" . By Aaron Hoffman 7 Belfords 7 Feet Posturen and Agile Athletes Dave Ferguson The Storiette Comedian Pauline Moran Singing Comedienne Ale4fA anil I Arrainn Siiieuww MiltS BSWSS1SSS1V In A Musical Production, Feat-urine- tho A laapanhnna "The Violin with the Human Voice" Ward Baker America's Most Soulful Violinist Chick and Chicklet Introducing "THE CYCLING DOLL" Unique Comedy Novelty Act. Kinetossspe Projecting the Latest In Ani mated Photography. Orpheum Concert Orchestra 15 Talented Artists 15 Prices Night, 10c, 25c, 60c, 75c Matinee 10c, Beat Seats 25c, Except Saturday and Sunday. Table D'Hote .Dinner 11 A. M. to 8 P. M. 40 and SO cents. A meal for particular people. Our coffee and pastry has sained us much favorable renown. Belmont Restaurant 1510 Dodge St. C. N. Ball, Prop. Open all night. WEUA and XtVESCXUaVS EITIATZOsTA& Prodno tion of ths Masterpiece of Joyous Melodies and raeoln atlng momaaos which balds opera lovers enthralled. The Spring L?J3aid ' with VZIZZ4 HAJOS mkti fJJAf, 2.3 J HAK 4:30 PEST SEATS, 50c IhG Brogdway Gaiety Girls The Girk W th ths Dreany Eyes , AND A CriOXU OP IS-PRETrY, FASCMATINSGIRLS-25 it made Droadway alt up) It'll mako Omaha Roar DeTOted to Strictly Btls-h cmd i EztraTaa-ansa and YaadaTlil TWICE PAlLYMAT. TODAY The Whirlwind Comedian of the aration . BILLY W. W A T CHTV AUas "Slippery Bill" SAJTTA OXAPS' OMXT 0POiAxuJf That runny Little Satohmaa With That runny Little Slide and THE GIRLS FROM HAPHfLAKD carmxsTMAs murr-H Bay yon motker-la-law a season ticket to the Oayetyt guaranteed to remore that (TOBOh. v 14 LK.r Reader; 1 wouldn't be surprised If re quested by the BuHlneas Men'a Association to cancel B.lly Wat son's engagement In order that they might unload their Christ mas stocks. Billy la certainly going to pack 'em in this week the worst week in the year for theaters. K. ',. JOHNSON Msr. Caver r - r Evenings aad Sunday Matinee iao, sto, aoo and 7 So. 'ES Mats. '15c & 25c tr& Chew ram if yon like, bat bo smoklatf LADIES' ff At Any Week TICKETS IUC Day Matinee. Baby Carriage Garage In the Lobby: Certified Milk for the Aaklng. AMERICAN 11 THEATER Il O. O. WOOSWAJLB Manara AU Week Commeaolng , Matinee Today, With Katlaees Tuee, Thara, Sat, MISS EVA LAHQ ' aad tha WOODWARD STCCX CO. "HELLO DILL" Tuasday Matinee Xalf of Beoslpts OHvea so the Bally Vews Xmaa Dla asr read for the root NEXT WEEK MATINES DAXLT 45 Minutes from Droadway Monday Matinee. Bee. ta. Xmaa. a SoaTsatv r ho tog-rep h Calaadar of Miss Sra taag ivea to each lady. l.,aL.. - , j f