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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1912)
Trm omota snrflAr beio. TOmniER in, mi:. B ami hismkvi'm. AMINKMKJITS. m H A HAPPC NEW YEAR TO ALL Tonlffht Days Wtw Tmu't Dny MBtlnee (Wedntly) a. n. woods, rriuti MARSHALL KARNUM l. EdKura Pvli Ort American Piny THE LITTLEST REBEL Origin! Prodnotlou Sptoial Cast of CO to - ;i i iZUl 1 " ...kiCf wi I' k rr-. - m .. w mrrw m, T t . WaaaaaaV u - n -1 v ii aaai lami tui r VIOIA. SAVOY da. K NOTIIUIl very excellent ex ample of how entertaining' the clean and colorless chronicles of ordinary human lives may be Is afforded by "Pomandei Walk," the delightful comedy Purker mode out of some com and almost dull events In a THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY Nights 25c to $1.60. Saturday Matinee 25c, $1.00. The ABORN OPERA CO IN THE SPECTACULAR CHIN! Special OrstwJtaUon of 80 Blng-ers In the Most Bampluona Staff ing1 nyr Given Plan quott' XOatttrpleoe. WALTERS Louis N. monplaco llttlo detached community that In Itself would attract llttlo attention, and cer tainly would not bo nought out by any looking for adventure. Yet llr. Parker shows that even In Pomander Walk may exist the elements of romance, and romance is always Interesting. But the main point is that comedies of happiness ire possible, and that interesting plays may be made without recourse to the "eternal triangle" in any of its phases, without dredging tho depths of society for muck to bo publicly deodorlced, and without leaving a bad smell In the wake of the pcrformanco. This point has been insisted upon in this department for many years, and other similar plays have been cited as supporting the assertion. When W. H. Crane spoke at the Commercial club lunpheon a couple of weeks ago, he laid stress on the fact that clean plays aro not always popular, which is a lamentable fact; and yet Mr. Crane's own career Is a shining proof that clean plays, presented by capable people, will draw from tho publto such support an makes for financial as well as artistic success. Tho greatest of American actors have always been connected with clean plays; the most successful of American managers have devoted themselves to tho production of tho decent drama, and from whatever point tho matter may be viewed, the reason for the existence of tho im pure in dramatic form seems decidedly imall. .Some discussion may be hung on the point as to what Is pure and what Is Im pure; this depends In a great measure on the. personal view; as a rule It Is determined in deference to the puritanical Influence that still largely shapes tho conclusions of the American conscience. A hard and fast ruin can not be made, beyond the fact that certain phases of the social problem are to be left, as far as possible, for consideration In camera. Here, too, a wldo range for divergence of opinion exists. For example, "Sapho" was held by a Now YorK court, after n long and studious consideration, to be not immoral; also, "Mrs. Warren's Pro fession" was similarly given a clean bill, yet ono would not be called prudish for objecting to either of theso dramas as fit for public presentation. It is a curious fact that, bo soon as the opinion of the court had been registered in each cose public Interest In tho plays waned, and they were retired. These are not tho only cases In which a manager has deliberately sought to capitalise curiosity h to how far "naughtiness" might be profitably exploited at the theater. In many rases much success has been so calnod. frequently by offering something that was dull as ditrhwater, the vaunted "piquancy" disappearing before the con fessed vulgarity; establishing again the accuracy of the showman's estimate of the public s intelligence. - - i Kancr plays aro the rule nowadays; -At (Jic JSj ppe 23xxme tho "problems" that have been and will, be the inspiration for tho authors have not been solved", nor have .they lost their savor as topics for discussion, but they aro approached from different angles and treated in such a way an to defer In degree at least, to the views of those who hold fixed opinions as to what Is good( and what Is bad in tho matter nf morals. It is pleasant to note that among some of the present season's successes are plays that deal with a phase of life that has hitherto been very much neg lected. Jfother la being properly cele brated. "Tho Years of Discretion," is giving Miss Effle Shannon a wonderful opportunity to portray the feelings of a woman of middle ago; Kmma Dunn Js again making a great success with a character similar to that she had In "Mother," nd one of tho contributory causes of tha triumph that Is secure to "Little Women" Is the work of Gertrude Berkeley as the mother. Katherlne Kidder is also showing her powers in a play that lias the middle-aged woman for Its central figure, and other instances might be cited. This is a most pleasing feature of the season, and may be a straw that shows Uia trend of popular taste In the matter of plays. In passing, It may not be amiss to call attention to the success of three ac tresses who were formerly quite popular locally an a member of the resident stock company. Miss Kmma Dunn's prominence has Iteen rofcrred to on other occasions; now it is a pleasure to record the fact that Miss Getrude Berk eley (Mrs. Wilson Bnos) and Miss Marie Pavey, are prominently featured in "Wttle Women," which has been run ning for more than two months at "The Playhouse" In New York, and bids fair to finish the season there. Interest in the "war" drama, had not died, but was only awaiting the call of a play of sufficient 'power to awaken It into real activity, an has been proven by the succms of "The Littlest Rebel," which will begin its Omaha, engagement at the Hrandels theater this, evening. When Al H. Woods produced this play in Chicago lost season, It wan put forth in a somewhat tentative way, but It ran nearly tho whole winter through at Mc Vickefs, an then went to New York, where It wan also hailed with glad ac claim. This season it has been Just na much of a success on the road. The play Is by Edward Feple, author of "The Prince Chap" and other successes, and deal's with a question of love and war in a most interesting way. nravo men and fair women move through it. but tho motif, If such a term may be used. Is the battle's crash, and in the move ment of armed force and the clanging of opposing armies the theme Is devel oped. The llttllest rebel of thorn all plays a most Important role, her childish inno cenca contrasting strangely with tho Air tl2isIEtnz battle scene in tho third act Is listed as one of tho most realistic over staged. Mr. Woods is Bonding' a good company here, equipped with an adequato produc tion, so thut the play will bo glvon wltln all Its original force. Marshall Fornum, of the famous family of brothers, Is at the head of tho company, whioh will bo at the Brandels for four nights, starting tonight, with a matinee on Wcdnonday afternoon. Tho new hdcIs; Auorn company of eighty carefully selected singers recently founded for tho express purpose of pre senting Planquctte's great masterpiece, "The Chimes of Nonnandy," Is the most Important stago environment over given this lovely lyrio romance In this country will appear at tho Urandcls theater for four performances only, commencing January 2. For this revival a succecslon of five manslvn Hcnnes have been built on the cyclorania principle by "Itelslg" of tho Manhattan opera house of New York City, under the direction of Kdward P. Temple, tho former rtiigo manager of the New York Hippodrome. Thei scenes elaborate upon "Tho Fishing Vlllago by the Sea." Tho haunted room In tho castlo of Cornevlllo whero thn. revelation of Gaspard'a perfidy takes place; the big fair scenes wherein ns Incidental detail to lend realism, big feature acts aro In troduced, Including six of the most won derful women acrobats ever brought to thin country, trained ponies, sensational dancers, etc.; the apple orchard sconn of tho lairt act. where tho final melodies and ohorusses ore sung as fragrant apple blossoms carpet tho stage have provided a singing and acting cast of signal strength and ability. The favorite gems, "Just Look at This," "The Le. gond of the Chimes," "It wan in Heptem ber," "I may be Princess," "Silent Hero," "On Billow nocking," "I am at Your Side," "The Cider Bong," etc, etc., will be rendered In a manner long to dm remembered. Miss Edith Bradford, one of the most versatile singers in limgllsh grand opera and recently the prima donna of tho Chocolate Soldier company, Is salct to be scoring tho lilt of her career in the great soubrette role of "flerpo lette." William Wolf, who has appeared In the role of "Qaspard" in Europe and America for moro than l.OOi) times, will be seen and heard In his thrilling characterization. Mis Daisy Leon, young and winsome, will appear In the capti vating role of "Germalne;" Carl Haydeu, will be heard as "Grenechlcux;" Carrlck Major, will appear as the "Mnrquls." William White, as the 'Bailie;" and Mr. Johnstone Flynn an the notary. Among others who will be heard in mlnoj roles are Misses Brooks, Harrington. Soma, Humphries, Brown and Marelle. A large and attractive chorus of fresh young voices and augumented orchestra under tre direction of Frederick Arrundai, It Is sternness of conditions ifeout TTs Tbtj.aai'i a" he'u to rnati thin latest A born The Vaughan Glasor Players ut the Boyd aro more than making good. Last week In "Tho Deep Purple" tho players showed their capacity for putting on Im pressively a powerful melodrama; this weok they will turn their attention to a light comedy, the first of their sensbn, offering Clyde Fitch's best, "Girls." This in timely, too, for it has in It boiiiu llttlo dash of tho suffragette movement. Tho girls Beck Independence, and their anthem is "No Wedding Bells for Me," but tho natural development of tho play shows how this cry may by ntiswered, It Is full of good fun and will be found well worth while. A special production has been built for It, so that all tho realistic features Mr. Fitch so insisted upon will bo afforded proper treatment. The first performance will be at a matinee, this afternoon, tho new plan for matinees calling for ono on Sunday afternoons In stead of on Tuesday. The bill will run all week, with other matinees on Thurs day nnd Saturday. OF "THE I.EQBND Or TUB CMMES," "OK BXI.X.OWB HOOTCHTa," 'IT WAS IS SEPTEMBER," JUST ZVOOK AT THIS," I MAT EE PRINCESS," 'THE BIRD HAS TI.OW1T," "I AM BT TOUR SIDE," and all of Planqnette'a Delightful Melo dies rendered by MR wk wor.r MISS DAISY X.EOCT MS. CARL HAYDN MR. C ARM OK MAJOR MS. JOHNSTON rLTHN MR. WM. WHITE and a largs and attrac tive chorus. MAMMOTH OVCLOBAMA SCENES "THE VI&&AQE BY THE SEA." "THE HAUNTED CASTLE," "THE ORCHARD IH mil DIOOK," THE OARDEIT PETE A1TD THE BIO REALISTIC PAIR WITH SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS THE SEVEN ORUNATHOS MARVELOUS AORO BATS SIX OP THEM WOMEN THE VOREOP TROUPE, ETC. Curtain 8110 Sharp Staged by Edward Temple Vehlolea 10 SCO NORMANDY lUtAXDKIS Thrnter NKJHTS Ik'Klnnlnn BUN DAY .TAXITAKV Btli Mntlncc Wert. BHAT8 KKLITNG THURSDAY 'ttosr juttiisrui rAHCC Of THl rUK Ono Ycnr In Sew York 7 Mont lis In Chicago In tho Record Of ThlH Wonrterfnl Knrco Nat M. Wills, popularly known an the "Happy Tramp," will bo the headline at traction at the Orpheum this weok. Leonard Gautler's Animated Toyshop will afford much Interest to all ages, but will appeal strongly to the little folk. Tho curtain rises upon the interior of a toy shop where are displayed four beau tiful ponies and a number of dogs all looking exactly Hko toys. But as soon as a customer enters the store the ani mals begin a series of clover tricks. E. Frederick Hawley and company will present "The Bandit," a stirring playlet whose scene Is laid In Old Mexico, the period being the early '70s. Mao Mel ville nnd Itobert Hlgglns will offer a skit entitled, "Just Married," which is n combination of up-to-date songs and funny chatter. Franklin Ardell and com pany will Introduce a good political pomedy. called "The Suffragette." Mary Elizabeth, the comedienne, will give a clover act consisting ut songs and stories. "A Night on Crocodile Isle" will be presented by the Altkcn-Wbltmau Trio. Next week Blancho Walsh will bo tho headline attraction at tho Orpheum. She will appear In a sketch entitled, "Tho Countess Nadlne," which was written for tier by Joseph A. Golden. It is a thrilling story woven about a Russian secret scrvlco venture, and the action tuken place In u room in a hotel at Kiev. A, The big "Gayety Girls,'' a big show In every respect and detail, will bo the at-, traction at tho popular Gayety theater next week with tho dally matinee start- i Ing today. Tho company solcctod to pre sent tho "Gayoty Girls" contains such prominent performers as the funny llttlo German comcdlun, Gun Fay, seconded by Billy Armstrong, Lee Helckrrutn, Ben Bernard, John Olslione, Abo Weston, Margaret La Voun, Adah Lum and Clara Douglan Hackett. In the olio will be found many novel acts given by recog nized vaudeville artists. Aside from there being a matinee every day, the man agement will offer seasonable novelty in the. form of a nightly show starting at 11:80 New Year's eve, to give everyone an opportunity of wishing friends "Happy New Year" under the roof of the hos pitable Gayety. Tie thounands of ladles attending the matinees on Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and Friday are asked to leave their name 1 on a slip of paper at the box office so as j to be eligible to compete for one of the! (2 hats, which will bo. on display in Brandels' window oil week. In the future tho bill at the American Hippodrome will consist of six vaudeville acts In addition to the pictures, thin change taking place with the bill com-1 monolng at the matlneu today. The first ' of the Blx-act bills will be made up of the I royal pianist, Alphonso '.elayu, the gifted, ' temperamental son of ex-I'reMdvjit Zcluya j of NIcaraugua Tho Aerial Sherwoods offer Homu delightfully graceful work I aloft George Stanley will Importunate I "Undo Heinur," tho autl-bollum darkey;, Earl, Wilson and Ntui will submit their quaint comedy offering, "Qoldle's Debut," and another novelty will bo Cooterlna, the lyric entcttulucr; singing and dancing will bo the contribution of Buckley & Mooro, and tho lllppoacope will continue to offer Omaha's very latest "movies, Among its showings each week will be the Universal Weekly every Thurulay. Friday and Saturday. Four performances ore to be given New Year's day, as woll aB on every Suturduy and Sunday. Mat- liioo daily during the week from 2 to C, ovenlng performances at 7 and 0 o'clock precisely. Melody, mirth, comedy anw beauty are the chief ingredients of the gala offering of tho "Stars of Stagolund," to mnko its headquarters at tho Krug theater during New Year'n week, with a special mid night show New Year's eve. A big sur prise, which has taken weeks to arrange for will ho sprung at tho stroke of 12 at this, the first midnight show ever held at tho Krug theater. Blancho Balrd, heading her own big show, the "Stars of Stageland," has the distinct personality and magnetism endowed to a singing comedienne. Her offering con sists of a musical comedy In two acts, "A Trip to tlin ""atskllls" and "Tho Be gattu," In which tho chief fun-makers, in addition to Hlanchn Balrd, are Mike McDonald, Eddie Daiem. Louise Pear son, Harvey Tyler, Charles Relyea, La Belle Holene", Tiny Dusheo, Laurotta Claxton, Georgia Hall, Hose Ilammel, Helen Wilson, Besile Gillette, Helen Williams. Marcclla DeAller, Rose MoitI. lola Hlxon. Agnes Carrol, Grace Har mon, Vivian Wilson. Lillian Wilson, Lillian West, Gladys Norton, Alice .Kevins, Harriet Russell. Joslo Russell, Helen Howard, Wanda Doun, AI Llpman and Anna Kelley. Friday night, as us ual, will bo Country Store night. Pres. ents appropros of the season will be distributed. AMI SUMUHTS, Phone Doug, 494. Matinee Every Day 3tl8. Every Night OllS. ADVANCEJ vaudeville edk TODAY NAT M. WLLS "The Happy Tramp" Joel L'hundler Harris" famous character, LEONARD GAUTIER'S Animated Toyshop. THE BANDIT" With E. FREDERICK rfAWXEY fc CO. MAE- ROBERT MEVILLE & HIGGINS in j i Married" FRAHKLYN ARDELL &Co. Plavlug A" 1 "' tlie-Mlnuto Poll tlcal Coil.. . The Suffragette' MARY ELIZABETH ' nedlenno WTKEN-WIIITNIAN TRIO" In It c enlf Novelty "A Night on Crocodile Isle" PATHE'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE WORLD'S EVENTS. BLANCHE WALSH Next Weok " Prloes Mat., Gallery, 10c, best teats 35o, except Saturday and Sunday. N'gut, lOo, asc, oOc, 76o. Devoted to Strlotly High Qrade Extravagance ana Vaudeville TWICE DAILY WEEK Mat. Today The ShowYou All Know GAYETY GIRLS AND SSgSffiGUS FAY A Feast of Loveliness, Youth and Orace In the Funniest Travesty of the Season. "ONE NIOHT IN PARIS" Big Company Includes CLARA DOUOLAS RAOKBTT, BILLY ARUSTRONO, LEE KICK MAN, MANY OTHERS AND A CHORUS OF 30 OIRLISH QAYETY GIRLS 30 1C9C U AT Free to some lady at n.9&J 11 HI tending the matinee Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Hats on display in Brandels' window. f On Douglas St. at 18th Today 1, 3, 7 and 0 P. M. Tomorrow and .Week, 3 to S; At 7 and 0 P. as. Dally OUll years RESOLUTION IS AS ft BIG t FOLLOWS: ACTS BIQOER VAXVES THAN EVER THE aiFTED, TEMPERKENTAL ZELAYA ROYAL PIANIST Tk. The Son of Ex-President Belay of Nloaxaugna A AERIAL HEHWOODS Qraoaf ul Dlsport ment Aloft. CARL. WILSON & MEAL Zn "Ooldlo's Debnt" Vnr Header If you really want to wlih your frlendH "Happy Kw Ytr'", Uenil the midnight allow New Yojr'x ejr. OurUIn at 11 .30 hair an hour after tha flrrt ahow la ovar. We'll aril out, ao (t aeata In advance B. U JOHNSON. Mir (layety GEO. STANLEY as UNCLE REMITS, Ante-Ballum Darkey n ARTHUR a BUCKLEY & MOORE Blniers, Danoers RJvVrtiNcl and His Talk- inrft $PQT" NON-FLXOXER HIPPOSCOPE Best of Movies Orand Holiday Mat. New Year's Day Evening- and Sunday Matinee lOo, 85c, 50o and 7&o 2k MATS.15cand2Scttr59o,o Chew sum if you like, hut no HinoliliiB. LADIES' -6 fir AT ANY WEEK TICKETS 'LFt- DAY MATINEE Uahy Carriage Qarag-o In the Lobby. Certified Milk for the AsUlnir, 4 SHOWS NEW YEAR'S DAY I I, 3, 7 and 0 P. M. "aASJ'5o10o&20o DIME MATINEE DAILY. Iteierve coupon tlcketa COc) aro sola for the orcheatra chalra for tha evenlnc per formance atarllng at 7 o'clock. Buch tlcketa will be reaerttd for ticket holders until S p. M. After that time they will be recoj nlied only a admlaalon tlcketa to any un occupied :va aeata, BOYD'S Entire Week Commencing Matinee Today VAUGHAN GLASER -IN- Mats. Today Wed., Thnrs., Sat. PLAYERS G I Fi L S A Comedy by CLYDE FITCH One Long, Lingering Laugh 1000 SEATS 4PGE SWT 25c NEXT WEEK "THE QREAT DIVIDE.' msm JraaiafraflrjRSafalaA ii m le AVciira BaDaaaaaxSaaaeaiaaaltBeaiaeaeeaaaBBBWlaBBa ii lira mm mm mmt SEW "1 SIX'1' Very Soon Make Yourself At Home jea rs9 Omaha's HewesH The Chesapeake 1508-1510 Howard Street SUNDAY Table d'Hote Dinner From 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 50c AND 60c December 29, 1912. JACK DENNIS, Manager llrst Farm MiiKlisliir. TWENTIETH CENTURY FARMER llollur mill a lliilf I'rr Year, The Seent of Suzanne is a heartly meal at tho Weodmen Cafeteria right in tho middlo of a shopping tour. , 14th and Farnam Sts.