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34 THE VANCOUVER WORLD Saturday, October 26, 1912. iSSP'fltiS jPLAYS AND PL AYERFOLK fBt Madame V.S'ffc'feiJ I yPA fasnrai jtAks Mv? fia JSSrSv5 VfTST if'sc5' i Jf at the Avenue. Gadskl THE BARRIER" One of the greatest successes of recent years and generally conceded to be the best of all the numerous stories of life in the Yukon and in Alaska, Is Rex Beech's famous and widely read novel, "The Barrier." It has been dramatized by the well known playwright, Eugene Presbrey, and In Its dramatic form has achieved an even more enormous success than "The Spoilers," by the same author. Almost everyone han read the story, and as Rebel," Coming to the Imperial Rex Beach's romances have a peculiar Interest for our people, this production of "The Barrier," at the Avenue next week. Is sure to please and Interest a wide circle.

The story lends Itself readily to dramatlo treatment and Mr, Presbrey has been remarkably successful in his adaptation for stage purposes. He has caught the real essence and spirit of the novel and has mada of it the kind of a play that holds ths undivided attention from rise to fall of curtain and gives something to think about when It is over. It is big, honest and sincere and carries a punch In every act. The cast Is a large ona and will be carefully selected to secure the best results; not a detail will be overlooked and everything will bs done to preserve the atmosphere of the time and place, and one witnessing the play will be transported to a region familiar to many losal theatregoers, who will see once more the tragedies and comedies of that earlier time. Every character of Importance in the stoty appears in the play.

Mr. Layne will appear as John Gale, a characterization eminently suited to him and (Coottaned 00 Page 30) THE PANAMA All kinds of fun Is promised when "Two Married Men" next week at the Panama try to squart themselves for being out with a bunch of chorus girls, as they are found out to have been by their wives, who proceed to make things warm for them, muoh to the amusement of the audience. This Is the vehicle on which is loaded the fun and frolic for another one of tboss lively musical farces by the Frank Rich Company. Besides the good, clean comedy and fun making situations Is a long list of specialties, consisting of singing, dancing, etc, and, as has been the case each week, something new and different in stage effect and costumes will be offered. There will be three performances each day a matinee at three, two evening shows at 7:30 and 9:15, with an extra one Saturday night, the first one at 7, the) second at 1:15 and third at 8:80.

pj "Two Married Men" at "ARIZONA" The next production for the coming week the Emprtu Theatre will be that very successful western drama. "Arizona." No play of recent years baa surpassed this drama In drawing power, and It grows more popular every year. Written by one of the Scene in "Arizona," the foremost of American playrlghts, Augustus Thomas, It demonstrates the master hand that was later to write 'the great play, "The Witching Hour," that has created a sensation all over Aimerlca. "Arlxona" tells a story of army post life in that nlgnly picturesque Mate, Arlsona. The rude etrength of frontier life Is graphically deputed and the situations are thrllll.ig ard the climaxes well sustained.

The atiT.cs phero of that dreamy semi tropical country Is well denoted. The characters are interesting e.nd include Mexican "greaser." the Chinaman, the uutchman and his yojng daughter, the army ofllcers and tbolr families. The romantic plot entertains from the rise to the fall of the ourti.n. The first act takes place at the rich tf Henry Canby, the two juccejdlng sets at Fort Grant military post, and the fourth act goes back to the Ranch. The Btory is so well woven that dramatic scenes alternate with comedy of the most humorous sort, and win be well Interpreted by the company.

The scenery will be presented with the same realism that always characterizes this theatre's presentations. The scenes showing the vast expanse of that splendid country are capable of reproduction on this large stage, 90 feet In width, thus enabling horses, bodies of men and all the lifelike detail to be well shown. Isabelle Kletcher, Mcta Marsky, Tilly Armstrong, Mary Stevens, Charles Ayres, V. T. Henderson, Harold NeJso Uhauncey Southern, T.

B. Loftus, 'rank McQuarrie and the balance of the company will be well cast. Other Plays to be shortlv presented at this theatre will be "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and "Arsene Lupin." "The Trull of th Untiomi Pine" la proving at treat I In dntmalle form It a novel, and enjoying rest popularity. The scenic display, the picture of the Cumberland mountain region, Is espe rlsliy noteworthy, and Cksrlottt ft'a'ksr I irtichtfuj wUn. THE ORPHEUM Probably moat marvellous European gymnasia that have ever bfien secured to tour oAer tha Sullivan Con eldine circuit are the Three Spa Brothers, These wonderful hand to hand balancers have appeared In aU the important cities of Europe and of the British Isles, and they have never failed to provide an entainment far from the or dinary.

Their appearance at the Orph Dustin Farnum in "The Littlest etim next week will 'be a distinct feature of the winter season. "Kate's Press Agent," a farcical playlet, features Miss Cathryn Chanoler, a sterling actress who needs no introduction to patrons of high class vaudeville. Miss Chanoler tiae appeared In support of John Drew in past seasons, but lately her work has been confined to the variety stage. Her portrayal of an ambitious actress who desires to become famous overnight 4s excellent. (Continued on Pace 33) MISS BURKE'S SEASON EXTENDED Charles Frohman has arranged with the attraction that was to follow Miss BiUie Burke at ths Lyceum Theatre, New York, to postpone the engagement there and to extend the engagement of Miss Blllie Burke in "The Mind The Paint' Girl" until Christmas.

After that Miss Burke will make a tour of tha principal cities In this play. Klaw A Erlanirer are preewrtmg "The Pink "the dellitlitful McLallaa Caryll musical play, through the eotith to reoord braak lng touslness Ttha organlxatlon is headed by 0147a de Bnua and John E. Tourvg, and, in point of numbars, is one of tlha largest companies on tour. Next Week. the Panama This Week Sevsn at instead of fix, compoes i a rattling pond bill at Pantao nrxt week.

The new show will be hearted by the Hamada Japa. an organization of four little girls, a bow legged clown and a man. This troupe may be I expeoted to score heavily with an ex I Empress Opening Next Week. hlbltlon of decidedly clever wire walking by one of the girls, and a series of sensational balancing stunts, wherein the girls, unsupported, stand on their heads on the top of poles, balanced on the shoulders of their two sisters. The big comedy hit of the new bill will be drawn down by Harrison Green and Kathryn Parker, billed as the "blue ribbon pair of polite comedy." Green converses humorously with the audience, and Miss Parker sings and helps her partner on with his conversation.

Another amusing feature Is furnished by Bessie Leonard, the "Kid In Remedy." a small person who literally bubbles laugh provoking lines. Miss Leonard also sings to fine advantage. The extra added feature will be supplied by Whitney's "Operatic Dolls," who give a sort of "Punch and Judy" production, modern style, of a lot of popular melodies. There are five in the company, and all of them can sing well enough to pltmse the most fastidious. The doll also dance.

The novelty end of the programme comes to hand In the first appearance here of a glaiu musical Instrument called the tneriophone, said to contain 2000 wire strings. The merlophone is composed of about twelve wlra spoked wheels, a light touoh upon which, as they revolve, produces the melody. The Instrument Is played upon by Richard Karsey and a lady assistant. John Zlmmer, likewise on the Incoming bill, Is an unusually clever juggler, while Rutherford and Jlunroe will put over comedy and song in a laughable hodge podge entitled "An Added Attraction." Geaumont's pictures complete an exceptionally fine bill that Is bound to draw full houses during the next week, Wlnchell Smith failed early In the month board cha KronprlnEmaln Cecelia to produce ior Charles Frohman at his Globe theatre, kaudqn, tha comedy "Officer 'or wljrji a special wt it sow turn orsma THEPANTAGES Scene from "A BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL" TMs is the story of a wife who, believing her husband to be more Interested In his own affaire than In his attentions to her, gradually falls Into the way of committing a folly. The wife Is Peggy Aimaston In the play "A Butterfly on the Wheel," which ran all last season In New York and which will now bo seen at the imperial theatre next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; special matinee Slonday, Oct.

it. She la the wife of an ambitious, honorable, rising statesman who is occupied by his duties In parliament. He sacs but little of his whom he trusts and grants the fullest liberty. This she abuses by carrying on a more or less furious flirtation with Roderick Coliingwood, who openly worships her and to whom she grants many secret meetings, but In none of them meaning any harm. At last she agrees to go with a party to Switzerland, and Coliingwood, who is one of them, contrives that be and she Bhall sret into a wrong train and be carried to Paris.

He makes a confidant of Lady Atwlll, a former rival of Peggy's In the affections of George Admaston, and she. In an anonymous letter to Admaston, reveals the little plan. The hushand takes prompt measures, puts a French detective on the caso, starts for Paris himself and by means of the telephone establishes the fact that Coliingwood Is In the apartment of bis wife as late as 1 olock In the morning. The audience, which has witnessed what has really occurred In the apart ment and has seen Peggy repulse Col llnjrwood, knows that she Is legally innocent, but when Admaston arrives the next morning (Act 2) and detects Peggy and her friends, who turn up meantime, In a series of flagrant lies, he naturally puts the worst construction on the case, and with passionate contempt tells his wife that she may now go to Coliingwood for good. He immediately enters suit for divorce.

(Continued on Page 3A) FACILITIES HAVE BEEN CONSIDERABLY IMPROVED Since the lease of the old Opera House expired th management of Vancouver's former principal playhouse has met with considerable difficulty in presenting traveling attractions. Now that several first class shows have been produced at the Imperial theatre with excellent success, and since the heating arrangements have been Improved and plaoed in good order, and the other numerous details conneoted with moving Into new premises have been adjusted, the attendance has been almost taxing the capacity of the house, and it is confidently expected that the R. sign will soon be displayed again. Besides a number of high class concert attractions, In which such well known artistes as Madame Gadskl. Miss Alice Kellson and Michelle will appear, some fine musical and dramatic treats are in store for local theatregoers.

Among the bookings are "A Romance of the Underworld," "Rose of Panama," Bird," "Kiss Walts," "Quaker Olrl." "David War field," "A Modern Eve," "The Rosary," "Ben Hur" and "Get Rich Qulck Wal llngford." Characteristic ryyw vyr 1 'The Barrier," Offered Next Week KKXT WKEIC8 ATTRACTIONS AT VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSES Imperial Theatre. Monday Matinee, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings: "A Butterfly on the Wheel." Friday and Saturday: "Littlest Rebel." Empress. Banford's Players In "Arizona." Aveooe. Del. Lawrence Company In "The Barrier." Panama.

Frank Rich Musical Comedy Company. Orpaeum. High Class Vaudeville. Pontages. High Class Vaudeville.

MADAME GADSKI WILL APPEAR IN CONCERT The following Impression of Mme. Johanna Gadskl, who will give a con cert at the Imperial Theatre on Nov. 4, was written by an admirer who called upon the prima donna during a recent concert: I "The wondrous voice of the slnrr had Just ceased to fill ths auditorium with Us melody, an like from a magic spell the vast audience stirrer! to the heart, had risen In wild enthusiasm. Again and again the singer bowed her acknowledgement; then once more all was stilled as the wondrous voice rose, while all eyes watched tho woman from whose golden voiced throat the muaio came. Once again the hearts of the hearers were thrilled, and once more they gave vent to their enthusiasm.

"It was at this moment I met Mme. Gadskl. Imperial as she Is on the stage one of the truly royal women of opera and concert bo Is she gra cloua snd sweetly etmpls In making one feel at home. In the little dressing room she bade we welcome, and while she rested we talked of many things. Mme.

Gadskl is the true type of the German well trn woman, and while she prefers uslnir the German language, she speaks English equally well, with Just enough accent to make her conversation charming to listen to. She was In perfect health and consequently In great voice. "It was pleasant to hear her tell of vents In her interesting career, and of the muslo with which she is so much In love. The end of our visit came all too soon, but the audience was restlessly waiting for the balance of the programme. As she arose and with her queenly bearing passed once more Into ths glare of the footlights I could not but feel the noble completeness of the woman and the artist.

Hard work, earnest, patient study, had been large factors In the success of this great linger. Gowned as she was In a creation of green silk net, embroidered in silver and gold over a princess gown of green velvet, wear ing a tiara of shimmering diamonds, and her throat ablaze with gems, she made a Picture worthy of an artist's brush, and looked tha veritable quern of song that she is a truly regal, beautiful woman." Seen in "A Butterflx on DUSTTN FARNUM IN "THE LITTLEST REBEL" "The Littlest Rebel," in which Dustln Farnum Is scheduled to api ear at the Imperial theatre Friday and Suturday, Nov. 1 and 2. is crowded with heart touching incidents and thrilling climaxes. The end of the first act wlt nsnes the destruction by fire of a Southern mansion by Northern soldiers.

This act of incendiarism is perpetrated by a drunken orderly who Is promptly shot to death by a superior officer. Act second closes with a thrilling picture of a Northern and Southern officer, standing with hands elapsed over a promise of the one not to betray the other while passing through his lines. The realistic and exciting battle scene occurs in act three, and constitutes the thrilling climax of the play, although the heart touching scene when the llttUst rebel cor.ies before General Grant to plead for her fnther's life, strikes a responsive chord In act four. As the Northern colonel, Farnum has a role which Is ploturesnuo, sympathetic and forceful. In Mr.

Far num's support will be seen Miss Zen aida Williams, who plays with exquisite charm the role of Captain Cary's wife, the typical woman of the south during the days of the great strife, the women whom the author ch.iracterizes as "the crutcheB on which the tottering cause of Dixie leans." Tho splendid portrayal of the Confederate captain Is given by Alexis B. Luce, a remarkable picture of General U. 8. Grant, the "war machine" Is contributed by Morris Eurr. When the curtain rises he stands with back to the audience.

Upon turning around the likeness to the illustrious patriot Is so truthful tbut the actor never fails to receive a burst of applause. A humorous slave type is that of the old darkle played by George Thatcher. Mr Thatcher Is well known as a creator of negro characters and won his fame in this line along with Dockstader, Primrose and other famous minstrels. Theatregoers will never forget the dainty Bnd captivating child study as exhibited by little Mary Miles Mlnter in the role of Vlrgle. This child is the pivot on which the play turns, and as General Grant remarks In the last act, If you don't stop Interfering with the routine of our army and leading our officers away from their duty, I'll put you In the guard house." Whereupon Vlrgle bends her head sidewise and looks up at him with so much ehlldi.h supplication that he is forced to forget that he is "the iron man" and stoops to kiss her rosy lips.

"THE RED ROSE" The great success with which John C. Fisher's big musical success, "The Red Rose." was reoeived In New York, is being repeated on the road tour, and It Is assured that the amusement seekers of this city have a delightful evening In stor on the oocasion of Its presentation cn Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23 at the Imperial theatre. "The Red Rose" Is the result of te collaboration of Harry B. and Robert P.

Smith with the musical soore by Ro bert Hood Bowers, and promises to be one of the real gems of the season at the tocai playhouse. The clever little prima donna Zoe Barnett, la seen in the leading role. the Wheel," at the Imperial iiii.riw;ij.cyre.yr'iw".T tKi.ffK t5V Ji.