Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 30

THE VANCOUVER WORLD Saturday, January 4. 1913. :3:: PLAYS AND PLAYERFOLjL mS fr 7 I "TIIE BLUE MOUSE" PLAYS NEXT WEEK I POWERFUL SOCIETY 0 "Wf JJS AT THE EMPRESS Thsmtr. Monday PLAY AT THE AVENUE VV 5 VlK, rniv.r.ity of Washington Ulee 2 Vt. On, of the most cmrtto 'TrV''sZ Avenue patron will welcom, th, 5 l54i of the m1er stage.

"The Hlu. tn Marl thn th Lalvri nC(, Mfc3S I I I will be presented will present Why II. Divorced Iter" 1 I ill rj week at the Empress Theatre, holding Thetre "Mrs. next week arttnNT Monday evetfng. SI A 1 A record that is surpassed by no other ivxntMe, ami Orpheum Vaude Thl.

powerfully emotional soo.ety play v. Sfe ml li S(fi comedy. The piece was pro Vllle Prn a sequence of vivid picture, I flK Avenue patrons will welcome the announcement that the Lawrtnee players will present "Why lie Divorced Her" next week, starting Monday This powerfully emotional society pl.iy presents a sequence of vivid pictures of modern society and deals most i fe i ouPii f. riin. ner uinu.s.it'u duoed in I Vrltn, where furnished 54 it 1 73 i' 1 ,,1 a nuserr.er.t for the whole German nation.

I't fame spread, arid was t5 rri, itl I rniiliTs will ffinemlMr an or translated into French and lish. It readers iil remember an incident Kl1 At AJ lkCI.1 I wa, an enormouf hit In both London a fev years Mt.ee at one of the I iU I and New York. The Shubert brothers TIk. e.A4. most RorKeous of the New ork hostel I 8 I I A Nijf.

a srec.al tourine oon.panv all li fe ii SlITTiC.S.?S rles whlcn resulted In much newspaper SiM was an enormous hit in both London and Now York. The Shubert brothers pent a a 1 i tr company ail few years pittce at one of tho most gorgeous of the New York hostel rles which resulted in much newspaper I 'AS mmr over the States and Canada to supply notoriety for memoera of several om over the Stntr and Canada to supply notoriety for members of several LViS 1T3 5 I thA demand, and a few seasons a.eo it '1 Pi VVKi 4'' i Lk was seen at the old Vancouver lipera Holidays come and holidays go. but I ft lCv iA'H i House. Immellately after it was put the theatrical basin, ss keeps on at the I I.u i i i5 t.nS i' r. I nn the Krone Th.

atr to th demand, and a few reasons aero it was seen at the old Vancouver Opera House. Immeliately after it was put on the Empress Thi itre to thy Holidays come and holidays go, but the theatrical busiiuss keeps ontat the It 4 X. ST: this me oid and holiday makes one of the strongest acts of tflktk l.nnrest audiences ever seen at this same old stand and makes a holiday makes one of the strongest acts of rahSWlf I theatre. Its plot is full of life, bright for Its patrons whenever they choose "Why He IHvorcrd Her." The Play has AV'T K. IJf lit.

I enormous kuc In the larger vt Ms theatre. Its plot Is full of life, brightness and iauphable complications. It for its patrons whenever they choose to take it. Christmas and New Year's "Why He Divorced Her." The play has had an enormous gue In the larger interestingly with some of the vital questions of the day. All newspaper occurring prominent and wealthy families.

The woman In the case received tile newspaper appellation of the "violet bride." and thin incident has been transferred to and cities of the cast and has been placed by many goo 1 critics at the head of all piuys of its type. Excitement, thrills, dramatic moments, sparkling comedy and deepest pathos, all abound In good measure in this extremely clever play, and the moral uught by Its story and uct'lnn Is strong and wholesome and one that ftrtkes home. The entire organization will be required In the proper presentation of the piece, and with the many opportunities for scenic effect and elaborate staging "Why Ho Divorced Her" will. It is believed, create little lens than a sensation. Marlon Kuckert will have In the role of Doris Hastings a chain to reveal her abilities as an emotional actress to which she Is sure to prove equal, and Del.

Lawrence will make a splendid opposite as P.ichard Carlton. The comedy element in the piece Is particularly strong, and those clever fun makers. Howard P.usscll. Edward Lawrence and Daisy are happily placed. Alf.

Layne. Louis Aucker. Ethel Carley, and tells of the srty sport; veness of "Joseph Lie the president of a ra'lwuy. ami his Innocent flirtation with a who is known as the Hiue Llewellyn has a very jeni ms iTe and she appears on the rene at I opportune moments for her husband. Fun is fast and furiou and one farcical situation follows another rapidly.

Into the maelstrom of misunderstanding in drawn "A igustus Rolk tte." secretary to Mr. Llewellyn "Mrs. Kollette." his wife; "Hiram Wall us," her father; "Philip Scar. dale," who is engaged to the lUue e. and many othr characters.

The first act takes place at the main office of the railway. The next the private apartment of the Rlue Mouse, and the third act at the hom of the Kollettes. Isabelle Fletcher will appear as the Rlue Mouse. This clev. actress' admirers will ni doubt flock to the tneatre to see her plav one of ft have both slipped away into the realms of the forgotten, but at Fantages theatre next week the loca.

management prom ises to keep up to the standard st by the holiday and has six feature acts for the occasion. Vancouver has not yet forgotten Alice Teddy, the young woman who caused such a decided sensation some months ago. She is a bear. That is not meant for slang. She is a large fuzzy black bear, who roller skates, wrestles, boxes and provides unlimited amusement.

She is endowed with al mos human intelligence and captivated Vancouver on her first appearance. There is a deep secret connected with the programme for next week and that consists in a star act which will i if Girr is English Chorusmen MISI('L (OMF.DV COMTANT. I i. SCENE FROM THE "III IE MOt SE" What heraMpd as one of the most Important productions oC a dpradf, "The Quak Girl," by Lionel Mnnckton, Adrian Ko 'orcy C.rcpn banl and James T. Tanner, will be the special attrai t'cTi at the Imjicrial theatre, Thurs lay, Fri lay and Saturday.

January y. l' and 11. Th's is nn English play, wr uen by Knrh in n. and with an KriKiishman, Victor JLir ley, In the stellar role. Even in the chorus, whirh is composed of more than fifty selected voices, the "light little Isle" is reprente.l, for Henry B.

Harris, the producer, was most particular that every detail of the production should be In perfect accord with the ensemble, and it struck him forcibly that the American brand of the chorus "man" didn't 'eem to into evening clothes with the ease and pruce that Is required of the dancers in the last act at the grand ball. It thpy could sing and dance well, they could not deport themselves with the proper aplomb, and vice versa so, putting his patriotism in his pocket, Mr. Harris GAY COLLEGIANS TO APPEAR IN CONCERT SEATTLE, W.ish., Jan. 4 The University Glee Club, whtrh uppenrs In Vancouver at the Imperial theatre next Monday evening, regarded by culle as the best glee society developed at the university in recent years. Prof.

Irving M. Gli'n, who directed the famous Oregon glees far sixteen years, has been engaged by the University of Washington, and tills year's society represents the results of his training. Prof. Glen, in developing a singer eo clety, departs from the oriinary standards. In slylng his greatest eiforts to warl staging vaudeville specialties and teaching his pupils sparkling, rolll lt Ing selections.

The "high brow" cias 1c stuff is taooo with Prf. Glen, with he result that the glee club this yar Slves a nappy programme replete with witty sk ts and meritorious vaudeville numbers. The Vancouver concert will be the concert to be given by thi club away from home, and will be followed by appearances in various other northwest cities. The concert here several weeks ago brought down the house 4 nrr, K. I The Quaker Play with English AT THE KMTKBSS NEXT WKKK.

ran over to the land of the original Jit au ftrumml and found just what he warned, special aplomb, perfect voic? and pt rfct dancing, in the English chorus man. Hut the girls he found In the states, though there are a few Knalish Kirls among the fifty. '1 In Wiisun sister! who Introduce one of tiudr famous dances in the third r.rt. and who are appearing in this country for the first time, are English. Tiudr older sister married an English hublcman recently, but she makes no objection to the younger girls displaying their talent upon the stage.

They are every bit as dainty and charming as their elder and now titled sister ami their dancing is a revela tion tae an. inn cast or principals, headed by Victor Morley. who made such a hit in the original "Thro Twins" production, includes Natalie Alt in the title role, Elda Furry, Amy Lesser. Andree CVrday, Gertrude Furs man, Helen Merest. Murray Stephen, Vv'illlarn Biaidell, George R.

Caine and others. and the have Improved markedly since then, fine of the novelties is a performance In which the rid of the single wheel pirouettes over the stage to the accompaniment of popular airs. Hob Armstrong, the university's premier comedian, whose efforts before the foot lights are well known In Seattle, will appear with two others In a Yiddish fckit that him been pronounced a "scrvam." A mandolijje club of six pieces appiars In three tuneful numbers and the glee In six. In addition to these are polos, duvts and trios. Wilfred Lewis baritone, is the soloist with tne company.

Lewis has a voiea of peculiar clarity and wide range. He receivd his training under some of the best masters here an! abroad, and is professional in hjj accomplishments. He its a worthy successor to William Lai, the Chinese singer, who featured last year's 'varsity giee, and who is now starring in vaudeville. The glee club at Vancouver will be composed of twenty four members, besides carrying special sketch artist and a mandoline club of six pieces. Ffoliott Paget to act Mrs.

Mala rop in Annie Russell's revival of "The Ii.vals." "a i.AwitiiNCJt TV'S, 4 not be announced until Monday after noon. It is said to be one of the features of the vaudeville season and is being kept under cover as a surpiise. Then there will be the Melnot te Lanole troupe, a Rineiing circus art which is reported to be the last word in clever ire walking. It comes here with first class reputation. The Four Burns are talented young women who use the piano, violin and "vello with the skill of artists, and know how to sing as well.

They have been enthusiastically received at all the Pantages houses visited so far, and are reported to have a charming and unusual act that exceeds anything In the "sister" line to visit the city In some months. Their "flection of music Is unlimited and although they have won a name for their rendition of classical music, they manage to make ragtime sound better tha never before. Pugan and Kaymond, In a sketch entitled "The Messenger Boy and the Girl." provide all tho comedy that any two people are permitted. They have an uproariously funny act, dialogue be 1ns: tho main feature. Josh Iale is a blackface comedian of note, and he brings with him to Vancouver a new series of funny stories.

The Gaumont pictures, an exclusive Pantages feature, will close tho bill. If tho "dark horse" act measures up to the others there Is some reason for believing that the pro grammo will be an lnetant success. "WALTZING VISCOUNT" RECEIVES PROMOTION I.ONljf.i.N, Dec. 4Amerlcan theatregoers will shortly have the opportunity of Jjdglnrr the histrionic and terpsl ehorean abilities of the son and heir of a Hritlsh peer. George Kdwardes has promised to give Viscount Iiangan, eldest son of Lord Cowley, who is now In the chorus of the Girl," a small part In an American production.

Heforo entering the chorus Dangan worked for a time as a scene painter. Edwardes generously raised his salary from $10 to 1250 per week, being Increased with the young man's seriousness and the really substanlal Improvement In his work. He Is known on the program as Arthur Wellcsley and among his associates as the "waltzing viscount." theatrical man of New York, secured the rights for the states of Oregon and Washington and the Dominion of Canada, and Is In Vancouver at the present time arranging for their early here. Strong local Interest attaches to the l'etroslno case from the fact that Carlos Battlsta. recently executed In Montreal and who nt one time lived lit Vancouver, asserted a short time after his conviction thut Petrosino was slain by members of the TliacU Hand who had fineo come to this Mdn and that thco were men In Vancouver who were concerned In Mr.

Illumenthal has nut yet announced whore the film will bo shown hero, but It Is certain they will be ihown, and the public will await them i Willi much. tajjcrDees. CLAI t) CUNNINGHAM, Mewsy Jo4ftamuFs Afc Shews anadl BY HF.RHF.RT CORKY. That old story about Whistler and the Inquiring friend, you know: "And with what do you mix your colors, Mr. Whistler?" "With brains Idiot!" One of these days some industrious writer of anecdotes will rewrite that yarn and tack Mr.

Winthrop Ames' name to It. Mr. Ames has unpleasantly disappointed the theatrical smartles of New York. They said he could not make a success of the Little Theatre. They proved conclusively that, even If he played to crowded houses at each performance, he must Inevitably lost money.

There was not a single flaw In their calculations if those calculations had been about themselves. Not one of them, perhaps, could have kept the eherlff away from the doors with a duck gun. "There are hut 300 seats In the Little Theatre." the argument ran. "Even If ho fills every scat for seven performances each week, his total Income could be but JiiHeO weekly. His salary lists will not be less than $3000 per week.

Allowing for interest on the Investment. taxes, up keep, half a dozen or more changes of bill during the season, the myriad expenses of theatre operation, the maximum Income possible does not allow him much of a profit. Granted one or two failures such as wc all haveand "Well, do you remember the etory of the darkey who told about the method of execution at Sing Sing? 'Dey put de condemned man In a big said he, 'an' strop ho eyes shut, and then a man back In de danl somewheuh he turn on a "'And then what says the darky. 'Jcs But Mr. Ames has not only made a profit, but Is said to have built up a satisfactory sinking fund.

This Is good news to those who admire him for what he has accomplished. He has not gone in for such realism as the lielasco staging of coffee and sinkers, or for the splinter toe dancing, or the waltz musical comedies, or massive 'Sfrle 1 iV'Tr VICTOR MOIU.EY. WHO APPEARS HER VJtffr 'j5iV)rvi saVn i THE AMERICAN BARITONE. Ycrk SpoiMglhft Favorite (Special Correspondence) pictorial effects. But he has put over two of the real novelties of tho season In "Anatole," and that clever play for children.

"Snow White." And In this week's production of "P.utherford and Son" he has offered one of the nlava which have made real hits In England, It has been called the most Important of the year's importations. More Im portant than the play Is the manner In which it Is acted. Some philanthropist should buy a great many tickets and distribute them among tho actors now upon the New York stage. Very likely it will not make money, for It Is mlserebly gloomy. It Is the story of an old man who is completely wrapped up in the success of h.s firm.

He sacrifices everything for It. One realizes after It Is all over that there was something fine In the old fellow's single minded devotion to his business. But at the moment one only finds him narrow and pi t.iant and granite hearted. His son invents a device which may restore prosperity to Rutherford and Son, and the old man steals It from him without hesitation. He Is quite satisfied in his own mind by the fact that the firm sadly needs it.

Hla old maid daughter has been robbed by him of every opportunity for happiness because she is needed at home. When she loves a workman of Itutherford and Son she is turned out of doors and one feels that she will go straight to the river. Her workman was a poor chap for he. too, Is (ioui.nated by the needs of Rutherford and Son, and gives up the girl to no end, for he Is discharged when he has given up the formula the old man needs. His home Is stripped of those of the Rutherford nnme except his three months' old grandson.

The boy will be needed In the years to come to carry on the Rutherford name. The stern, unyielding old man actually smiles upon the little one as the curtain falls. But more has been done for Miss Gltha Sowerbys drama of character by the actors than she has done herself. Normal McKlnnel was Impressive (Continued on Nest l'uee) i. Vl c' IN "TRE QUAKER GIRL" KXXT WEEK her greatest successes, as this is the I character In which Miss Fletcher scored I an ir.imense hit.

It will give her an I opportunity to display her superior comedy ability and she will, Incldental i lv, show some very gorgeous gowns. Meta Mursky will also have a character in that of Mrs. Ilollette. which wiil give her a fine opportunity. Mary ftevens will appear as the Jealous wife.

T. M. Loftus will be the festive Llewellyn, and V. T. Henderson appears as the secretary to Mr.

Llewellyn. Chas. Ayres will play "Philip Scarsdale," the fiance of the Blue Mouse. There are many other characters to fit the balance of the company and next week will find the Empress Theatre echoing with laughter. PETROSINO FILM TO BE DISPLAYED HERE The "movies" have been so highly developed within recent years, the subjects have 'become so varied and their craftsmanship so elaborate complicated that the public has to expect much of the motion picture drama and Is not easily moved to enthusiasm.

One of the newest and most pretentious photoplays to lie attempted by the film magicians Is that dealing with the remarkable adventuros of t.lcuL Joseph Petrosino. of the New York police force, who was uiurdcred by the Hlack Hand in Palermo, Italy, while on the trail of one of the most atrocious bands of murderers In modern criminal history. The case attracted world wide attention at the time and Is still well remembered wherever newspapers are read. The dead officer was brought back to New York, where he was burled with all the pomp and circumstance befitting the hero that he was. The lata Henry 13.

Harris, famous New York manager who was lost on the Titanic, tried for years to secure the consent of Madame Petros.no, widow of the brave officer. In oriler that the dramatic circumstances of his death at the hands or this dread organization of assassins might be preserved by means of films. He had posfd a bond of J.1000 to guarantee a faithful reproduction, but he went down on the Ill fated liner Just as nil plani were maturing. The matter was taken up by others, and nn arrangement was finally made with tho widow, on payment of J12.000, by which thi pictures were finally made. The Incidents were faithfully worked out at the actual scenes of their oc riirrenee liy Itillan actors nvide up to exaetlv the real actors In grin! tii Miy.

Within the past three wrrkK the films were completed, four reels an, after tt trial presentation In N'ew York were offered for vale to ihe highest bidders for certain territory. Th" rights commanded enormous prices and the rivalry to secure them was very keen. ilr. Sidney BluaaoUiaJ. a ueU known MISS LILY LEWIS.

WITH THE in fact every member of the company is fitted with a congenial part, and a fin 1 lshed performance Is assured. There are four big acts and five scenes, one showing exterior of Grace i church and the other a typical New York roof garden, being especially notable. Advance sales already Indicate crowded houses for the week. Tlhs OsrpIhisTminra Headline acts of more than ordinary excellence have assisted Orpheum theatre patrons to bow the old year out and the new year In. No more popular attraction than Karno'a London Comedians with Charles Chaplain, that inimitable comedian, could have been secured for New Year week, and next week come Nick's Sextette of Holler Skating Girls, to be succeeded by the world's most eclentlfic pugilist and former heavyweight champion.

James J. Jeffries. Six very pretty and charming young women, who dafice most entertainingly on roller skates, will be next week's headliners, and added to the grace of their performance are pleasing costumes and elaborate scenic effects. The sketch of the coming bill will be, supplied by George Palmer Moore and Florence Elliott, two legitimate performers, who have won well merited success In dramatic work before entering vaudeville. Their playlet, "A Matrimonial Substitute," is filled with subtle humor of the most diverting kind.

Grant Gardner, whose talented wife. Miss Marie Stoddard, appeared at the Orpheum last week, Is known as "The Merry Music Box." Mr. Gardiner Is a black face comedian and a clever Instrumentalist, and his act Is a laugh from, start to finish. A duo of young and good looking entertainers are Frank Pierce and Alice Malzee, who sing, and dance, and tell a number of entertaining stories. Miss Malzee Is a winsome little comedienne.

Campbell and Macdonald, who feature Scottish songs, dances and humor In their act, will be a welcome addition to next week's bill. Their popular characterizations Include Impersonations of many nationalities. Three daring women and one man comprise the Lee Jardys Troupe of European acrobats. These gymnasts have been specially Imported for appearance in Canada anil the United States by Sullivan and Consldlne, and all along the circuit their remarkable work has been a feature. "MRS.

BLUEBEARD." For the coming week the hilarious farce, "Mrs. Bluebeard." declared to ho one of the funniest comedies of Its kind that has been presented here for some time, will bo the attraction at the Panama Theatre. The piece deals with the clrcumatantlal evidence which lends a recntly wedded husband to believe that his wife, formerly a widow. Is a modern feminine prototype of the notorious I31uebeard of story hook fame. The fun runs fast and furious, excruciatingly humorous situations being evolved In the presentation of the farce founded on the bip; English comedy success "My Turn Next" which had a record run several years ago.

The various characters In tha pleco have been well assigned for the com lii week and the Panama comedians will have ample scopo for their mirth producing proclivities. A urli selected programme of musical Items has been prepared for the delectation of Panama patror.n and Includes a catchy rag time number In which Miss Mar'e Ulrh supported by the sprightly Panama Pippins is ix pectedto add to her previous succesacs. Miss Francos Hamilton and Miss beulah Kenton will offer pleasing selections and attractive drills and dances will be Given by the ihorus. llMK.MI AIlDT ST AHTS HTIS1 Sarah Bernhardt caused a brief trike In the Planters hotel Li St. Louis last week.

She irsistee! that her own chef cook bnukfunt for herself and her quests. Thereupon all of tho hotel chefs, wallers and kitchen helpers walked out. The mima rcment f'nuliv compromlt cl by allo.v.ng tho Imported chef to rupci vise il. for Bernhardt but i'ot tc actually do any of the work himself. Thnrl.

rjr.n. Perry and Agnes F.iifllay have lo en engaged fir the cast of "Top o' the Morning" In Henry W. Savages Iiiah Aincrican company. I I.