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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 9, 1913)
9 B AMI MKMI r AMI dlSMRNTS. 4 Nights, Beginning TONIGHT Special Holiday Mat. (Lincoln's Birthday) Wednesday Engagement Extraordinaire JOSEPH M. GAITES Presents TIIE OMAHA SUNDAY HEK: FEBRUARY 0, 1013 N. JUk .At-the i Mi WilliiMi bW1S. ' A I v PRICES 50c-$2.00 WHm theatrical attraction has excited u more ragpal Kitty Gonlon In the stellar mKKmm. Performances nd matinees has been im- JlJilwy3Si,Swf.TifS6a8S?a preceuentiy mrae. itty Gordon 'In Victor Herbert's Greatest Operetta." NUW VOHK W01U.0 THE ENCHANTRESS SPECIAL ORCHESTRA OAST OF 100 Prices, Nights 50c to $2.00. Wed. Mat. 35c to $1.50 Thursday, Friday, Saturday GALA MATINEE SATURDAY Maatorllnok's Exijulette Tantasy of Happiness The Sensation of Hew Tfork, Xiondon, Parle, Toklo, Berlin and Chicago. The life Blue ird objoznax. jrmr tzzeates (iraw yokxi raoDucrjow oabt or zoo The NowohI and Mont lUMiutrkablo Spectacular Entertainment America Has Kvor Known. SUNDAY, MONDAY FEB'Y 16-17 XLAW ft ESX.AJNaER FrMtEU the most rsoironnoss dsamatzo buocxss or ran bbabon The TRAIL of the LONESOME PINE By EUGENE WALTER With CHARLOTTE WALKER Seats on Sale Tojaorxow. jsm .At tlie (i?ayety J3urford Ezmpdczi. a-s THURSDAY FRJQAY SATURDAY T ICE brilliant new Victor Her bert musical spectacle. "Tho Enchantress," with beautiful Kitty Gonlon In the stellar role, Is coming to the Bran- dels theatre tonight, and until Wednesday night with a matinee Wed nesday, direct from Its successful run in Chicago. Rarely baa Victor Herber shown him self in a more pleasant vein than In this delightful opera, which had so long and prosperous a run last fall and winter at the Now York theater. Indeed, many critics declare that It equals. If not sur passes, his other famous successes, "The Berenade,"' ''Habca in Toyland" and "Mile. Modiste." So widely appreciate' Is the core that It was produced In Vienna last spring by Adolph Burt, the famous Austrian Impresario. It has the dis tinction of being tho second American comic opera to go abroad, tho first hav ing been Mr. Herbert's "Tho Wiiard of tho Nile' In 1607. Nor has Miss Gordon ever appeared more oharmlng than In this brilliant, colorful spectacle. Tho eminent French sculptor. Uodjn, haf called her the most beautiful woman on tho stage, and In the rolo of the entrancing opera- singer, Vivien, sho has a part literally written for her. For "Tho Enchantress" In a genuine light opera woven around a lovo story of the gay crown prince of. a mythical kingdom, a story brimming1 With humor and amusing situations, and Its entire absonco of the Innocuous horse play so common in light musical plays. The book Is the combined work of Mme. Fred de Gresac and II. B. Smith. Mme. da Gresao Is well known as the author of "La Paseralo," which Is one of Mme. Rejane's most popular Impersonations, and her light Gallic wit is evidenced through the piece. A more appealing scene Is seldom pre sented in light opera than that of the palacu ' of the crown, prince, with its exqulslto vista of the Jllue Danube, and Balkan mountains towering In the dis tance under the starlit sky. Nor have v,or been mord than several recent productions no 'Impressively costumed Most gloriously gowned of all Is Kitty Gordon. In the tecond act she appears In wonderful gown of spun gold. Yet tho greatest charm of this operetta, lies In the music, which is said to be as spark ling as champagne, one moment, and swelling into triumphant finales, worthy of grand opera the next Lovers of mtjsio say that Mr. Herbert has re vealed new beauties In light musical composition. Certainly his melodies and Waltxes glow arid linger through their freshness and vitality. In presenting "The Envhantress," Mr Qaltes has taken unusual pains In select ing a singing chorus, and the famous sextette of princesses has been praised a revelation of what thoughtful selection and excellent direction will do. In' the company of 100 there are a nunber of well-known names, Including Gustav Werner, Arthur Forrest, Harrison nrock. bank, Ernest Torrence. Mamye Oehru, Venlta FlUghugh, Hattio Arnold, Kalph RiggB and Katherino Wltchle. The news of "The Blue Bird's" en gagomen this week at the Brand els for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee has brought joy to both the children and the adult playgoers of this city and vicinity, for rarely has an attraction been booked that so appeals to tho young-at-heart of all ages. It 1 because the poor children of the wood cutter's cottago havo no one to bring them gifts and because happiness U llknwlse denied to a neighbor's sick child, that they go forth to seek the bluo bird, which slgnifleH happiness. The quest of the blue bird turns out to be a wonderful excursion. Tho boy. Tyltyl, and the girl, Mytyl. aro chaperoned by tho Fairy Beryluno, guided by Light, followsd by their an,lmal companions, tho Dog and the Cat. whllo Milk, Bread, Water. Fire, Sugar and other objects assume bodily presence) and life to accompany thorn on their travels. Of the marvelous things they fee and en"counter there is hardly an end. They visit tho Talace of the Fairy nnd the Palace of Night, dwell among the forgotten souls of the Kingdom of the Past, and peep Into the Kingdom of th Future, there to see the souls as yet unborn. A graveyard blossoms inn lilies as they look at It; a flock of Hours troop out of Grandfather's Clock; all the little Happinesses appear and dance with joy. It Is a long, long Journey filled with the fascinating sceneB nnd crowded with Incidents. Bvt after all, It lo only the interval betwixt nentimo ano awakening "Tho Blue Bird." sought nnd almost cap tures In distant cllmea, Is finally found right within their own door. Such Is the barest outline of Maurice MaeteHlnk's fairy fantasy. which. translated Into many different languages and played in every civilized country, has brought to children and adults every, where a new meaning of the word happl ness. in the presentation here is .prom ised the same gorgeous series of specta cles that entertained New Yorkers at tho New theater. Practically the same com pany that played In New York a year or bo ago Is coming here to Interpret the play. The principal child roles are In the hands of Master Burford Hampden and little Miss Kdltha Kelly. Among the others In the cast are Harry Lambart and Cecil Yapp as the faithful Dog and the treacherous Cat, Winifred Harris as Light, Alice Butler as the Fairy, Gwen dolyn Valentino as Water, John Suther laud. George Sylvester, Allda Cortelyou Ethel Brandon, Charles Hampden, Angelo Romeo, Dore Davidson and Margaret Mlllette. And juvenile actors the play just swarms with them. Graceful little girls Interweave tho dances of the Hours and the Happinesses and the Mist Maid ens. All Is wonderful mystery and charm, It cost JltO.COO to produce "The Blue Bird," it Is said, but aside from the mere expenditure of great sums Is the more important consideration of the loving, artistic care that was devoted to making the poet Maeterlinck's dream "a thing of beauty and a Joy forever." There 1 entertainment for folks of all ages In "The Bluo Bird." To the children It ap peals as fun and spectMle, whllo to th grownups It has tho deeper meaning of symbolizing man's restless search for bap plness and contentment. And this double appeal goes far toward explaining its Two headline acts will bo given at tho Orpheum this week, Don. "the only talking dog In the world, and Miss Ethel Green, ' "vaudevlllo'B daintiest come dlenrfe," will be tho features of greatest Interest. Don has beon the subject of ex tensive discussion throughout the east and Europe. It is claimed this remarkable dog can actually talk. It Is true that his vocabulary Is limited, but tho words ho ilocs say are marked with perfect enunciation. Don was born in Germany eight yours ugo in a little, village near tho Black Forest. When he wus a very Hinnll puppy he began to express his wants In words. At first no attention wus paid to the peculiar noises he made, but finally his repetition of tho samo sounds caused the owners to listen to what ho said. In a llttto while ho plainly showed that ho was talking and not only that, but ho know what ho was saying. Don Ir the property of Miss Martha Habcr lnnd,' who exhibits him on tha stage. The dog's life is Insured for $50,000. On his travels Don rides In taxis and Is treated (Continued on Pace Ten.) AMUSKMKNTS. AM ISUM I3.TS. Devoted to Strictly High drd Extravagant ana vanaevuis TWICE DAILY Mat. Today Patrlotlo Mat. Idnooln Pay Wed. LOOK WHO'S HERE! The Feez of all Comedians DAVE MARION &gn?Ac.nt DREAMLAND GO- In the Two Aot Musical Travesty "POUSSE CAFE" A Slot of Song, daughter. Scenery and Pretty Olrls With Mr, MARION as "SNUFFY" The Cab SXan On Douglas St. at 18th Today 1, a, 7 and OF, IL Tomorrow and Week, a to 0; At 7 and 0 P. M. Dally OMAHA'S BEST "POP" VAUDEVILLE High Grade Dill Includes The Feature Equestrian Display Prom the Barnum ft D alley Bhows X Sri E RIDING DAVENPORTS 3 aiders, 3 Horse; A Begnlar Circus Act JOE NlcGEESXZ Hw' lh show that'll probably fin lh Nb. 1 la ttu) miticr of troM rvcclpU ca this circuit. The tbMtrleil foot.rula of riuM and effect ahows the why. Measure It up rounelt Ihlt week B. U JOir.NSON, Mgr. Oijrty. In Shadow GWYNNE& COSETTE In Their Pastoral Comedy Skutoh "XII K UOIiUK.N WKDDINU" The Bass Ball Olrl STEELE&McM ASTER "A Pair of Skates" CORA HALL Evenings and Sunday Matlneee ISc, 3SO, BOO and 7So DVk MATS. 15c and 2SctP6oo Chew gum If you like, but no Smoking. ZiADZEB' 1 AT AMY WEEK TICKETS DAT MATINEE Baby Carriage Garage In the Lobby, certified miik lor tna AsKing M AITI A M n The Human The HIPPOSCOPE .JS'" m "ISlt SoIOc &20c DIKE UATIHEB DAILY. lUirrre coupon tlckru C0r ere sold for the orcheitra chain for the etenlns per. fotininre Urtlns at 7 o'clock Barb tickets will be renerTtd for ticket holders until P M After that time ther will be reco(. nlsed only dmli!on ticket! to say ua uplea Zvc seats. 'RUG A L. (HTatttn-MftiX MWIA' . KT.HiT BURLESQUE Wrz cetrois win revwM iixm' y 1 si BOYD Commenting with Matinee Today and All Week. Matinees Wed. and Sat, EVA LANG AND HER COMPANY (For a limited Engagement.) In Geraldine Bonner's and Hutcheson Boyd's Play (Written Expressly for Miss Lang.) MAKING A MAN of HIM Prices 25c, 50o; Boxes 75o. February li Mat. Saturday COMBINED STELLAR ENGAGEMENT MR. E.H.SOTHERN; JULIA MARLOWE XV BXAXSBFSAXtEAH PLATS THURS. NIGHT "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING:." ' FRIDAY NIGHT "MACBETH." SATURDAY MAT. "AS YOU LIKE IT." SAT. EVENING-" TWELFTH NIGHT." latinos Every iny ia:io Hvery Wight 8:15 All Week ADTASTDBD VAUDETH.I.E WEEK STARTIM TODAY NEXT WEEK-S. E. W. Mason's Comedy in 3 Acts. reen Stockings Tho Canlno Phenomenon of the Century Don, the Talking Dog Introduced by LINEY HASKELL Ethel Green Vaudeville's Daintiest Cimedienne 1 Direct from Toklo The Mikado's Royal Japonese AthleUs Sixteen HklllKl Exponents of Japan's Ilemarkable Scientific Athletic B porta, Gladys Alexandria & Co. In "BROADWAY IjOVE" A ftkotch of Stage Life Delmar ft Deltnar Kuropean Novelty Acrobats, Col. J. A. Patteo And Ills Company of OLD SOLDircn FIODIiHRS None of Whom Can Head Muslo The Poy In Blue Two Bone of Dixie, Merlin ' And A Pack of Cards. A Wlsord with Pasteboards, 1'othe'd Weekly Review of the World' Event Trlcee Matinee, Oallery, lOo, Beet Beats B8c, except Saturday and Sunday, IflillU, 100, BOO, DUO, YOO. E M PR E S fe Always Crowded. There's a Season WEBK Or MONDAY, FBD. 10TH' ATJSOWIA TBZO neroulean Soman Qladlators A 8T0KMT KOTTS Comedy sketch Vlrjrlnla XXann ana Lawrence Simpson CASSOX.Ii SEATZIfO b STUB Comedy Hlutrlng- Woyalty , K HTBNOOSAPHEB'B TSOUOZ.ES A Boarlng Comedy MOOSE and TOWZiB Piano Capers" A DRAMA IW THE AXB Emotional Paths Unsterpleoe 1 And Other numbers of Exceptional Viuaiuy. COHTIMTJOUO PESPOBUAirOE Hatiirdays, HunUayu and Holidays ono extra evening perfonnanco at a in li xr 8 P'tr Change of Plotures Thursday Max Pauer Eminent German Pianist Brandeis Theatre, Feb. 10, 4 P. M. Tickets 50c to $2.00. Now Soiling 1 llOIiLKR SKATING auditoszum, ooumczz. DLurru ttewly Kurfaced Floor. Opens HutunlHy, February 8 2 to G and 7 SO to 10 l. in. dally tfti-tly orderly una iirsi ciuk. Aumissinn Afternoonx, 16c, evenlnKs, -In. cludlnk' skateH and checking wraps parents, -oiiipllinentary W. E. OHAUOEBB, Manager. Walter Soienow, I.ooal Manayer. The Chesapeake 1508-1510 Howard Street SUNDAY Table d'Hote Dinner From 11:30 a. ni. to 8 p. m. 50c and 60c February 9, i913. JACK DENNIS Isfaungor. Get Rich Quick Wallingford haa a moral code In which everybody does not acquiesce, by a considerable shot. But his eleek and healthful ex terior la a redeeming- feature and puta one In mind of good food at the Woodmen Cafeteria lltU and Fornam St. ' TWENTIETH CENTURY FARMER Tlta Uat In the; WsU ,4