Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 34

Saturday, October 5, VJVi. THE VANCOUVER WORLD NEWS AND COMMENT OF PLAYS AND PLAYERFOL: i irjw 7 re a.w "W.W l' "Mk A sYl i Hoseite Koort and Mto Methnt. In "The Awakrniln of nelm JtMnX as) iOh iSf'F U' "lJ Nt Monday th T' i 1 "TheMusic blaster" "3Iadam Xcuse Me" I at the Avenue at the Panama Theatre! "TUB Ml SIC MATKR," AVKXt T. THEATRE NEXT WKKII. The Frank Rich Company at tru Panama theatre offers next week tlu exhilarating musical farce "Madar.M Xcuse Me." Introducing the famoui "Rich Rosebuds." The bill is full snappy solids and Is a complete whirlwind of merriment, winding up with good dances and comedy situationi worthy of the Panama favorites.

Mr. Frank Parle will give one of his In iniitable sorts and dances, a sextetts will be offered by Miss's Raymond, Maadevllle. Klch and liernard ami Messrs. Burton and Burns, which il of the 1. Vf est hits In this populai pi lyers' repertoire.

"Vancouver Pol Mine," an illuminated song by Mini Ra niond ami ihorus assisted by th iiu.lier.ee, Is another item of IntoivuC This number lies been especially written and composed fur this production an.l Is dedicat.d to "Th Pnosterst Club' and the "Live Wir of till metropolis of Itiiti. Columbia, so al c.itrio and In the churns. From paintines made by a famniri nf Paris, H.nry W. Pavaye'l construction department Is models of the cenes for "Homewh.ri Eiae," the fantat'cal mushal come.il by Avi ry Ilopwood and Gustav lal. dcrs.

These will be ready for thi me nap cr's Inspection when he returtu from London, where ve has gone t( witness the first performance c4 Every woman' at Prury I.nne. rJ 'i Zi 7 JtTLi; "JT aw Tiro Pictures of Julian llltlnge. In "Thi Fawlnaling Widow." 'sjT fell In accordance with a previous announcement, the offering of the Lawrence players for next week at this papular playhouse will be that greatest all of Pavld Warfield's many successes. "The Music Master." It would be cult to overpraise this great play; it contains every essential for succj s. scenes of jrrit pir.g fotce and lnteraslty, a heart lnlercrt most moving, comedy of the clean.

et. anil j.Iot and construction practically fl.iw 1. ss. In it the famous actor 1 avid Warfirld achieved lum" and fortune sr i hrctui! It David Kel.asco came to l.ts own. (in Its flrrt prescnte.tlon In New York city It ran without a break for nearly three years.

j.laylnR to packed houses to tho very rli sc, nnd Great I Ttil'ain an.l deprn.lenc'.es con firmed the vernier, that Am. rlca had driven. Of course Xtm Parwiif, the old musicinn, dominates tiio heme, hat there are a dozen other delightful cii i ions 'In tho play, end tile eor.traets are ft i.ai'ply and cleverly defined. Pico, the Italian; Pina the r. riehman; Herr Poons, that delightful youtin flirman; Mis.i Houston, a typl al rooming house kei with Jennie, her maid; Costelio, he of the Howery Museum, where isco "eats 'em alive" to music, ail tires, nn i more contribute heartiiy In the make up of this great play.

"The has becorie a classic, ar.il up to now Its use ha rn deal. i to stoi cornj.ariies eve! where, but Ijawre ice apd Han. lanky, In pur fuance of their oiiject to Klvo the be. tt to their patrons, have succeeded in netting it for production at the Ave ni'e. It cost money and much effort, but they l.elleve it worth the price, and are confident tho puuilo will register its approval.

Some of Mr. lawrenco's greatest successes have been made in atri' tiy character roles, and those, who have seen him only In "stralirhts" will be surprised an.l delighted by hl.s performance as Von Karwlg. Jt 1m sure to make a bttf hit. As Helen Stanton, Miss li.y.as wlil be happily placed, and all tlie tavorl'es in tho company will have r( le.s exactly suited la their sev eial abilities, Tae piece will be stayed uniler tlie pf rsutoil direction of Mr. Eawi or.ee, ttie original Iteiaseo version being used, and not, as Is not uncommon in these cases, a luutilattd and garbled one.

it will he a notable production even for the Avenue, with such succes. as "Madamo "Oirl In the Taxi" and "A Contented Woman" behind it, buf the management believes that "Tho Music will prove an even greater success than any of these, and that tho capacity of tho Avtnua will be suroly testid during Its run. Jess I'anily is an anient atl1cate of tho cold bath as a health preservative. Consistency demands It. At every per torinance of "The Prince of Pilseu" the comedian Is treated to an Icy shower as a result of the stage directions, which prescribe his tumble into an act.ve fountain.

The fact that Dandy has not known a sick day since he came under the management of Henry W. li ivage, and gave his first performance of this part ten years ago, appears to substantiate his view. I 41 I i A 5 ffCEXE FROM Ha KnM "The Awakening of Helena Ritchie" For nt. rtainnient and deep Interest, "The Awakening of Helena which Is to ba presented at the lay theatre next Mtmday evening is the pre emlm nt atiractlon of the Araer.caii stae today. It Is one of r.j.iar.ce, based on a human tn.

ai had extended engairemenls li York, llostoti, Chir aico anil Philadelphia and Is now enjoying Its third ruad tour to exceptional business tlir mtrhuiit this western territory. It Is a piny ihat appeals tu everyone. Tile habitual iheatre Buer, the yound mar. a i out 1 yuuns girls, and, In fi. wv.

rv In iy enji.yi "Helena" to Ihe at. Is a d.siinct novelty, so a its tin tin Is corn The plot w.n eenieivf by re Iielsnd, ati ti.e ro 1 inadn by i.ilt 'ion, a well kiuwn newspaper won an of Man FrancUeu. Kvon In da.is uf lavish expenditure the Fettiti's ler a'1 ere Ineurnparblfi, 'hen I iilindrlphia puts Its CAtchet on a plus' of I'enrsylvanlu texture, It r.iuy be cialnied tor the production thtU repr. 1'ennsySvanla life and It people ii. eurilely.

Such approval Philadelphia gave to "Helena." The iiimpanv which will present this plsy Is headed p.i.elle Knett. It Is sif" to say tliat thern Is not ft person In thn towns surrounding, who would not he Kind see "The Awakening of Helena Itlchle." It has bent (innineniled by educators, clergymen, the pros and general public, v. herever It has been presented. It Is a truly i American play, and appeals to nil really genuine Americans. Tantages Is to have an especially pretentious and attractive heauliner this week In the nppcaranee here in the stellar position of Miss Hazel Hess Eaugenour, the young and expert California girl swimmer, who Is the only woman ever to swim the Golden Uate a feat she performed where hundreds of others had failed.

Miss Eaugenuur will present her monster scenlo aquallo act, swimming on the stage In a huge glass tank In which, by means of a motur attachment thu water is made to move at the rate of fifteen miles on hour. No mirrors are used In this act, the audience being privileged to watch direct as the athletic young mlHS gives hor remarkable exhibition. As one of the features of this number a motion picture, will be thrown on the icruuii, showing Miss laugauour the Oolduu Hate. The extra added attraction for the week will come to hand In the performance of the famous Millard brothers, a pair of burlosuuo cyclists, who havo a nation wide reputation as fun makers. Thulr slogan Is "Watch the riotr." Heports from Seattle are that the pup is worth watching.

More comedy of the side splitting sort will be sifted across the footlights by Eleanor Otis and company In a very amusing theatrical sketch called "iJe Vere of the Chorus," with the leading roles In the very capable hands of Miss Otis. She will be assisted by Genevieve Schrader. The third number providing plenty of laughs will be offered by Charles l'e Pea nnd Grace Orma, who will put over "Six Feet of Candy." Esmeralda Is a well known xylophone soloist who has been well received all along the Pantages circuit. "BABY MINE" IS TERMED BIG LAUGHING SUCCESS William A. Brady, will present "Baby Mine," Margaret Mayo's laughlnif success, for a return engagement at tho English Ray theatre for two nights, beginning Tuesday, Oct.

W'ith the same company and production that made a pronounced success In this city last season. As a laugh producer. "Baby Mine" Is tsa'd to bo the greatest success the stage baa ever known. It is the radl Jit euid glorious fun and that '( timing esi rc 3 S' li i III! nt Week, In "Valium 'Xi use iV 7. A.

5 rnnft tot wi 'V ie Marjorle at the Tannine, r.j. $01 1 fulfil 'T? i Mi wj ft' Srene from "Salomy Jn," Sext Wftk'i 'Salomy Jano of Pincy The coir.pany at the Empress theatru will appear the coming week in a powerful drama of life a mong the dwellers In the Tennessee hlll, showing a phase of the moonshiners. This pliy, "Salomy Jane of Plney Kldge," hBs had a great success all over America, and Its rugged truth makes It readily underntandable. Nearly everyone will remember the late tragic occurrence In Virginia when Sldna Allen and his confederate moonsliln. rs shot down the Judge and prosecuting attorney In the court room, whlie the lulL'e was pronouncing a penal sentence upon them.

It will ha that there la a rich field for the Sramutist and this play the very best of Its type, as the story Is a strong one and presents many type" It contains many well drawn characters fmm surne of the best old southern f.imilifs as well and the rnoonshlninff pwT.on of the Etory la cleverly Inter wcv. with that whlih conei rns the fi'ik Tlif uctlon begins when Tk d.acovers that the Bank of of which he pr Hident, on th vertre of ruin through the of "Mark Eriarson." the a ahureholder. "Jack a has discovrrcl ropper on his lanJ In Uir mountains and wmn to the rescue of the bank throurh Irs love for the seneral'e rtauch' r. He deposit forty thoi'Sin. clcillars cash In the bank and tides it over a run.

la elxo a suitor for the hand of "Azalie." The dramatic interest In the play centres In the octoroon character, (CunthmtMl on hiifie IW) "ins An Item of Interest In connection with Julian Kltinge's forthcoming appearance in "The Fascinating Widow" at the English l'ay theatre October 10. 11 and 12, three nights. Is the company of players surrounding the star In his lively muaical plav. This cast Is the eame, with one exception, us that which supported Eltinge In "The Fascinating Widow" during Its long run in New York, Chicago and Boston last season and the season before. Manager Woods does not believe In substituting Inferior players when his attractions go "on the road," and consequently when contraots were entered Into between manager and players before the premiere of the piece a clause was Inserted to the effect that tbclr services would be required for three vears.

In this way the original company has been kept Intact since the opening performance of "The Fascinating Widow" two vears ago. The cast includes, besides the star, June Mathls Carrie Terklns, Louise Orth, Eddie Garvle, James Spottswood, James Sullivan. Gilbert Douglas, Charles Butler and the Eltlnge beauty chorus. Betn Mine," to be Presented, Is ed M. Is to the of has for Ottering ut thr Emprm Thfatre.

JtrtT WITIi'S ATTll CTIOVS AT l'L tlllOlM. Fn Hh Bay Theatre. Monday Nip1 "Tne Awdkur.i" of Helena Ki hie." Tueslav and "iiaty Thnrsdny, Friday ar 1 it ir lay: "The ra ci' V'I 'jifi Stnford's PI lyers iii "Silomy Jane of I'lney Aveuile Del Lawrence par.y la "Thq litis. Master." 1'iinn nn. Frank lich usi' c.im pany ir.

"M.i.ia!;:. Mu." vhetinl. High Cass mi 1'nntuKr. Class Va jili As a result of a new departure In the manher of entertainment to Lo provided this winter In Sullivan and Ctn skllne theatres, have beta maUe to staije ubrlJs. i versions a nunibr of ad way musical suc "'ot the ast these are anaio ft, en or el.is' wiiirh F'li in a li i tesseti," to l.e i bit hf a.i i v.

k. vr.n of tin brightest i'l clu 1 Mr. Frank I ai.a a mm pu py of The operatic is a 1:: Canada and tin i In (heir nr. Xi tr ft.Ik and art nr. aril ta (lairn urs are air "al tn it has h.

i i i i nsi man auy i a u.l. today. A. wins )'n? einif uiahl ri li.oklni; ma a il 1 neli.ir Maddens, vvh.i wll: mi a nuu.i.. dar.clnn nov f' Tin s.

i I 'if Mr. Arlhar i i i.l stories Is of that ri.li and pu ia nt provoking r. a. tee nil the of Erin. The eut.

rtaium. nt In pia.vi "both elevating id Younger patrons of the nrph. uni "111 take, keen delight In wai. 'ain tin performance of a troupe of trained cockatoos. These blrj.j have been v.

riy trained by Mine. Lies and will p. form a series of difficult feats with great skill. It Is announced that Marie Pnro Is have a new but not until the conclusion of the tour of the ull star "Oliver Twist." In which she Is one of four people particularly featured. As evidence of Madame Slmone's good faith In her announced Intention dividing her time equallv between Paris and America In tile future, she commissioned a New estate man to try to purchase a borne her In that city.

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