Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 20

MUSIC AMD DRAMA i fim Iihhuiii.iiij ULiinnKM ROBERT MAJCTELIj. It requires dauntless courage to win distinction as Shakespearean actor. However Rifted the ambitious Thespian may bp, however blescd lie may be by nature with eloquent voice, poetic com prehension and charm of personal appearance, the road for him to success is paved with many obstacles before he achieves his high aim ana position. The reason is readily apparent. In his portrayal of the great roles of the Shakespearean drama he is always the tenter of critical observation, lie has not the advantage of the player in ordinary drama, who is apt to escape much personal criticism in the novelty and interest of the play, but the stories of the plays of Shakespeare are generally well known, and while the auditor takes new delight in the majesty of the verse and the stupendous movement of the action, yet the lending actor himself is made he subject of comparison with all the greatest actors that ever played the same role, and is hedged in by a world of traditions.

He must not only impress his personal ability, but he must overcome the previously formed and settled opinions of other great actors in the same roles. Shakespearean stars I are not made overnight. They cannot ibe "mushroomed," as are so many of (the so called stars now before the pnb lie. It means years of hard work, la 'borious study and the most dogged perseverance to win out. Robert Mantel), who is to appear at i the Vancouver opera house for four performances, beginning Wednesday night, ironies up to this standard, and is entitled to our tribute, no matter what individual opinions tuny be held of I former tragedians.

The very contem the greatest livixo exponent of shakespeare role ix america, ix some roles that have made him eamoi readin'o from rlfiht to left othello, rich. ki.xg leah, hichakd hi. Macbeth, mh. maxtell will be at the vaxcoi vek for foir xiuhts xext week, commbncixq weuxksoay. Iplation of the great characters whjch portrays indicates the prodigious 'study and labor of years.

He has wandered and toiled in the byways and now has come into his own at a time which Rives him a unique distinction, that of being the only tragedian on the English speaking stake who devotes himself almost entirely to the classic tragedies of Shakespeare, and who now commands inch popular favor and interest that he is the one actor who can present the Shakespearean drama for long runs in i the larger cities, His present visit to Vancouver is noteworthy and the very quality of his offering entitles him to a royal welcome. repertoire of Shakespearean plays (which he will present is Impressive, and the comedy type, which are always so popular, and with a special program of musical selections by the Pantages orchestra next week's bill should prove a nicely blended and very attractive entertainment. Will RLE G1RLEY AT THE GRAND For the second week of their summer season at the cozy little Grand theatre, the Lewis and Lake Musicat Comedy will present for the first time in Vancouver, Girley" cruft and affords its author a golden opportunity to display his peculiar personality. Rome, Mayo and Jolliet nre also among the booking for the'eoming week. They will present a minstrel first part traversty, giving imitations of a number of waU known minstrel stars.

It ia a very amusing act. The Ziegler TriffTif sensational acrobats promise to provide some thrills to even the most blase with their daring nnd novel feats. Musicians will be interested in the appearance of Robcra, a natural violinist, who has never had a lesson in his life, THE Snowshoe Daneen, onl yet can plav almost any composition he hears. He is nothing short of a musical genius. His playing is mnrked by a beautiful tone and a fine expression.

Miss Ada Williams, the rcpular contralto, will be heard in a new illustrated ballad entitled, "Somewhere." The biograph will show some of the very latest motion pictures of 'xp on Jill Ss t. JUXO SALVO i The Big Feature on Brew Orphenm BUI. MOaARTS, the Orpben m'm New BUI. with dainty Marjorie Lake in the title role. Seattle papers apeak very highly of this production, and of the Lewis and Lake company, who hare just finished an engagement of 2U weeks in Seattle.

The comedians, A. Bruce, J. W. Clifford, Sol. Carter and Harry C.

Lewis will be seen in new roles, and (Continued on Page SI.) robert maxtell, probtbly Mantell appears, having provided a splendid pictorial scenic environment for each play, 1 Mr. Mantel' supporting company is a most excellent one. It includes aiuoni; the women i illiuu Kinjrsbury, an experienced actress, who has aerved him several seasons; Miss Edith Campbell, Leila nnd Lorraine Trosr ana Josephine McCulIuui, Among the men are two who are prominent leading men. They are Frauds McGinn. who nerved with Mansfield, and was at one time featur ed with Frederick Warde, and Guy Lindsley, who was Modjeska's leading man.

Among the others are Gordon Kur by. Franklin Reudsten, Romaiue Cal lender, Hamilton Mott, Geo. and others. The night perfonnance, it is announced, will bei'iu at eisht o'clock sharp. THE EMPRESS THEATER.

Manager Walter Sanford iinnoutu.es for the coming week, beginning Monday, July 13th, and including the usual Wednesday and Saturday matinees, Richard Mansfield's splendid success DAVIS, a Ummdmr, at the Orpheus. and of in at the the all age life to a in the the Is is in have carried their success across continents, four THE ORPIIEUM. Manager. Douellau will have another bill of big feature acts nt the Orphenm on Monday. It is a program that will stand the strain of the hot weather.

A decided novelty mid an net that is different from anything yet seen in vaudeville will be the Moaarta, the original snow shoe dancers, in comedy skit entitled "Heinic the Cobbler." The following notice is from the Tlain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio: "The Mozarts have introduced a real novelty in their sketch consisting of a dance on snow shoes. An attractive scene is used and the costumes are in keeping with the surroundings. The dance is well done nnd brought the pair applause and recalls." Terley and his "Rust of Caesar," which is another Enropenn attraction, is unique nnd different from anything that has ever heen seen is Vancouver in the impersonation line. Only the bend and shoulders of Terley are risible, his head being concealed by black draping. A pedestal supports the bust of Caesar.

A girl assistant announces the different impersonations which picture Caesar. McKinley. Pope Leo, King Edward, Grant nnd Roosevelt. The feature act will be Juno Sahno, brought direct from (he Eufpire, London. Here is what the Sportsman says of his perfonnance.

"What can be further recommended to patrons of the house is a number of new turns introduced for the first time last night. Perhaps the most remarkable is that of Juno Salmo, who hns given himself the sub title of'The Devil Juno is a decidedly creepy mortal. His extraor dinary contortions of the body are the most complex we have seen by any public performer in his particular line. Dressed as Mephistopheles he goes through his act in silence and with a neatness that seems to be made easy by. the peculiar composition of his bones nnd the nature of his joints, if joints they be.

He literally turns his face round to his back, so that you cease to wonder how it is done, but fall to conjecture as to how he will resume his normal shape again. However, he comes straight after giving the two, and even more turns to his limbs. Some people do not relish this sort of thing. We confess to the creepy feeling already mentioned, but the credit which all expect who pander tu the craze for ensationism tdiould certainly be er.ended to June Salmo." 1 Tom Gillen, the great Irish wit and inonologist, who will appear as "Finnl gan's Friend," will have a line of funny talk and comic' songs. Armstrong and Davis will be seen in "Au Amateur Chauffeur," and Ezier nnd Webb will have a paly let entitled "Thfc Actress and the Maid." The illustrated song and moving pictures will be up to Manager Donellan's usual standard.

PANTAGES. Always on the lnokout for something new and novel, Manager Geo. A. Culvert of the Pantaucs, is confident he has booked something in the amusement line, for next week, which will make a great hit vuth his patrons. It is an animal act.

There have been all kinds of animal acts in local vaudeville lately, but this is, a new one. It is a troupe of educated roosters, which "will be presented by Torcat D'Aliza, the European ecccntrioues. This is certainly a novel net, especially when it is considered how lacking in intelligence the average member of the chicken family is. Yet these familiar barnyard favorites do all kinds of clever tricks, such as tight rope walking, dancing, climbing ladders, pulling tiny carts and most wonderful of all, stay in their places on the stage and do their stunts with scarcely any prompting. It an act that for sheer novelty alone should make the biggest kind of a hit with the Vancouver public.

Torcat 1c D'Aliza also have a second part to their act which introduces high class comedy, singing and dancing, as well as amusing effects with large mechanical figures. Altogether Manager Calvert considers he has secured a feature act well worthy of being played up in large type. A second notable feature will be the appearance of Mr. Frank Maltese, play bulkier and comedian, with his merry little lorupany of carefully choen players in big most successful farce, "The Wronn Mrs. Aimlcton." This ceo plicated absurdity niains some I of the most humorous and wildly fare I leal situation known, to modern stage ing in keen competition, and no effort had been spared to bring each to the very crown of perfection.

Honors were evenly divided. One band after the other took its turn in playing and the applause was deafening. To vary the program and give the two principal bauds a rest a troupe of Scottish bagpipers and dancers had been brought down from Montreal. They had been engaged to "fill in" the intromissions. the rear of the vast audience they struck up "The Campbells Are Comin'," and marched in their picturesque costumes down the center nisle MR.

ROBERT MANTELL. The Dlatlnguisbed Shakespearean Actor. to the stage, amid the most deafening cheering. Having arrived they broke into their Scotch reels and dancing, and the applause was really thunderous. Godfrey nnd his band were forgotten.

Iunis might have well have been in Chicago. Nothing would do but the Highlanders for tiie rest of the evening, and the bandsmen nwoke nest niornin? a modest little troupe of twenty pipers nnd dancers, to find themselves the most tulked of people in New York City. Tom Power 'did a heap of thinking that night and the next day. Dan Godfrey was soon to return to Eughind, and band success at the best was at times a gamble. Here whim something unusual unique.

The people wanted it. The women were unanimous ii their approval of the. picturesque stalwarts. The performers were the 4Hth Highlanders from Toronto, who then lead tile world in Scottish bands. Arrangements were made and the Scotch band swept away all opposition and broke all records.

The continuous and prolonged tours, which was part of the price of success, interfered with the nrniv regu lations, and a few years ago the Kilties took shape as an organization and they TERLEY. Bwt lailtatac. at Ike Orahewa. I 0 I 55 "Old Heidelberg." Mr. D.

S. Lawrence associate players have captured local theatergoers by the thorouyhness their productions. Never in the history of local theatricals have such splendid stage sellings been enjoyed, except very few instances, and never before popular prices. The scenic artist will be given ample opportunities With "Old Heidelberg," for five acts will be given a superb setting, and this, together with the careful costuming and special music and properties, it is safe to predict one the most enjoyable bills of the season will result. The story of "Old Heidelberg" is as follows; "A young hereditary prince to throne of Karlsburg has been kept his life in a dreary palace, subject to strict discipline until he arrives at the when he must complete his education.

Up to this time he hns had uo contact with the world, and is therefore absolutely ignorant of the big, bustling without. He is sent from the palace the University of Heidelberg. Here new future awaits him. The student body proves a revelation to him, nnd the result is apparent, for it developes the bashful, retiring lad into a boisterous college student. "At Heidelberg he meets Kate, a beautiful peasant girl, and very naturally falls desperately in love with her.

Life now assumes a new phase and the midst of his new found happiness prime minister arrives, bringing the information that he must bandon Heidelberg and return to the throne of Karls burg, owing to the sudden death of bis uncle. "Reluctantly he returns to Karlsburg, and utter two years resolves to revisit scenes of his student days, and renew college associations. But in this 'he disappointed, for no old time welcome greets him, all is formality, for he now a king. A meeting with Katie is arranged, and both agree that their lives lie in different paths and after au affectionate farewell they separate, she returuiug to her inn and he to his throne." There has seldom been a story pro duced npon the English speaking stage that has given such satisfaction as the lovable story of "Old Heidelberg." Mr. Theal, the capable scenic artist, has painted many of his scenes from photo graphs of the originals, and, taken all together one of the most beautiful scenic vhi.vs the season can be expected.

Special care has been taken not only in the uiectmuical department but also in the rehearsal of the company and as it has been announced that hereafter the curtain will rise promptly at 8:15 at evening performances, and at 2:15 for all, matinees patrons wishing to catch home bound earn will have no trouble so doing. The starting of evening performances at the hour mentioned will euable the. play to be over by 11 o'clock. "THE KILTIES." In the steady blaze of a reputation worthy of sons of sires who for generations trod the free springing heather, came "The Kilties." Canada's" national band, "tae oor toon," and gave the first performance at the Imperial theater this afternoon. The band, 40 strong, is augmented by the celebrated mule choir, the funioiis 'lan Johnstone troupe of pipers anil dancers, and two giant drum majors, each over seven feet tall.

The Kilties are unique, not only in dress, which is full Highland regimental, but what is more Important in their rendition of music. Twice have the Kilties been commanded to play before His Majesty the King, and at the close of the secund concert, the Victorian medal was presented to the band ami a diamond lidded batou to the leader. A choir of Hi male voices accompanies the band, finging many of the ballads that have made Scotch minstrelsy famous, ajtd there is also Mr. Angas McMillan Eraser, champion piper and Highland dancer of America. Mr.

Eraser plays and dances at every performance, and the organization, with its many branches, each strong and admirable in itself, is such as (o sustain with ease and distinction the burden honors that has fallen on the Scorch Canadian hand. How the Kilties 'Vame out" is almost an idd story now. T. P. J.

Power, who has managed Godfrey's band, the Hrooks Chicago Marine band, and other noted organizations, had booked Godfrey's fcand at Madison Square Garden, New York, mne eight years ago, fur one of the national holidays. It was a gala event and over 21MKI0 people were present. Godfrey' baud marched on the laree stage and took position on the left Inn is' band took its assigned location on the right These two bands were Dlajr has never beeuequalled in this city. It is ipleasant to note in this connection that bis visit has already excited much interest, notably on the part of the in Rtrurtors and istudeuts at our educational institutions. The arrangement for Mr, Muutell's roles here is ns follows: Veduesday''King I ear." Thursday "Othello." Friday "Richelieu." Saturday "King Richard 111." Each of these plays will be given with pecial settings nnd costumes, Mr.

William Brady, under whose direction Mr. ARMSTKOX Thm Amatear ChaaffuuJ' a 1 4n: 41; i) tf gimtiy I i .1 ft, 4j EZIKR t. WEBB, In itcetek at Orakeaat aa Btoa4ar..