6 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND. DECEMBER 4. 1031

'' BT LEONE CASS BAER. (act that Jack Dempsey the THE la coming to Portland Pantages In a week or so makes timely the gossip about Bee Palmer's discontinuance as a feature attraction with the road show. Bee Palmer had been with the show five weeks when she closed her engage- ment tn Butte and returned to Chi- j cago. Reports oa her act from Wln-nepe- g and Minneapolis have been to the effect that she had no particular appeal for the audiences in those centers. According to a New York theatrical this noted actor was born here Is only publication the Pantages offices in half the reason. David put me In New Tork stated that nothing re- the theatrical business and It le to him garding the of Bee that I owe most of my success. He discontinuance took me from a commercial business. Palmer was known except that she That was 16 years ago. was no longer with the Dempsey "So considering the personal and show; that sho had asked to be re- local attributes surrounding Mr. War- lieved of her contract because of ill- fleld, what could be more appropriate ness and pending legal actions in Chi- than the name I have selected? And gum the theater is to be one of the finest aiiBrTji fjj.i.? mm Lantern Players, and the Players, of Portland, and "Belinda" by A. A. cago which require her presence In the Loew chain, built at a cost of both of which are incorporated or- Milne, Monday evening, December 12, there. 12.500.000. ganizational. in the auditorium of the Lincoln high Miss Palmer, according to one of "And when It opens In March. David The Red Lantern Players, under school. the booking agents for Pantages, held Warfleld, my best friend, will be In the direction, of George A. Natanson, The new organization seeks to no contract with the Pantages cir- San Francisco. 'The Return of Peter successfully produced its first work neither "high brow" nor "low brow," cuit for a tour of that time. Her 'trim.' which he is playing at the Wednesday erenrng,' November 2S, art Uut to appoal tS the popular lasts' Thr contract was with Jack Kearns. man- Balasco theater now, will reach the the Little theater. Tha three plays entertaining drama well presented, ager for Dempsey, and under that western end of Its tour In March. produced were "Parmenter Sees It thus creating an outlet for amateur she was playing the time as part of "How I have planned to welcome Through," by a local author, Nancy dramatic expression in Portland and the Dempsey show which was organ- David Warfleld, actor, and the War-fiel- d Burney Cox; "Dregs," by Francos furthering the Idea of the community ised by the manager of the champion. theater' Is still a secret," con- Pemberton Spencer, and "A Late "D- drama strictly on its own merits. Unofficially It was stated that Miss cluded Marcus Loew. elivery' by Ian Hay. Those taking Both Mrs. V.'hitconib and the players Palmer had missed a number of per- parts were Misses Daisy Gordon, Ed-ri- s are giving their services without in Noble and Lucille Schumann and compensation and the one qualifica- formances variouB towna along the W are to have a brief season of George Is tour. She had pleaded on sev- A. Natanson, Earle Larimore tion for participation in the work Illness Shakespeare, with, John E. Kellerd James ability to act an Interest suffi- eral occasions and had not put In an I ...... , 1 w 1 and Beard. Other members and appearance i ii iciuiiuiio. 'mi iiuieuaj uigui ilia of the players are the Misses Ruth ciently serious to "stay with the on other occasions when offering will be "The Merchant of Taylor, Jean McCally, Peggy Evans ship." the company was expected to appear Venice"; on Friday night "Hamlet" Is Mrs. Lloyd Smith, three and a day in some and Carl Thebold. Mrs. Beckwtth was associated for four times the bill and Saturday's matinee will Ernest Morgan and John V. Bennes some time with the Bishop players of the towns. be "Julius Caesar." The closing offer- Mr. experience The Dempsey show Is said to Jr. Bennes has hid In the Liberty theater of Oakland, have ing will be "Macbeth." with the Universal company and Cal.. and the Majestic theater of San played to Almost 114,000 gross on the with Dean In Los Angeles. week In Minneapolis and a little over Prlscllla Francisco, before her marriage and 112,000 Nance O'Nell will be the attraction tortured wife and mother, Miss.O'Nell The officers of tbs Players arc as subsequent removal to Portland to in Winnipeg. fsss follows: V. Bennes Jr., presi- The managerial report from the lat- at the Helllg December 15, Is and 17. has found perhaps the greatest role HjSr John live. Miss Mulrden, a gifted Scotch say She will present her newest play, of her brilliant career. dent; Earle E Larimore. girl, was for some time connected ter town did not Miss Palmer had ,HEbbbbbbb sjj Glas-go- missed any performances "The Passion Flower." written by the S M. Fries, treasurer; Lloyd with a repertory company of but that her well-know- secretary, George A. Nat- n Spanish DOUBLE HEAD LINER BILL ON Smith, and when "Peter Pan" was featured. act did not particularly appeal to the dramatist, Jacinto jHHfiPV ' L Bv" anson, director. The success audience. She was presenting Benavente. The play Is a vivid drama achieved She knows James M. Barrle person- three by tha players warrants further de- ally characterizes him as a most numbers and her to of tragedy and romance, with Miss ' and shlmmle dance Orpheum Show to Have Equestrian Hfe m. W' velopment and the offlcors have for- Interesting man and as thoroughly the accompaniment of a pianist. O'Nell In a big dramatic role as the MH plans for a season of five In London disappearance mother of Raimuda. mulated delightful as the plays he pens. Miss the of Act and Lively Skit. W performances to be given at the Turn an designer of Xhyva St. Albans, an American dra- Vereln hall, Thirteenth near Madi- Mulrden Is artist and extra-attractio- n and matic actress, which was be- A double headline, triple ability, and designs for costumes at first For this week the Baker Players son, January 6, February 2, March i a play Mr. lieved to be a press agent enterprise, Orpheum show will be on 6 stage sets for which and will put on "The Songbird," one of the and April and May 4. Maurice will produce in has now been taken up by Scotland boards the Helllg for nights The Players, Inc., Bess Whltcomk, Mrs. Browne Tard as a mystery the Frederick and Fanny Hutton at three New York this winter were accepted real of London plays, which Jane Cowl used for a and four matinees commenc.ng with director, is Portland's best amateuf stay in Portland. theatrical life and detectives are today. The headlinerj are organization. The aggrega- by them during their making a diligent part of one season. It is a comedy the matinee dramatic George O'Neal, author of the curtain search for the drama In three acts, and Frances "the idol of the circus," May Wirth, tion will make Its Initial bow to the an enviable reputation as young woman. "Phil," greatest rid- public in a double bill, "Charcoal," a raiser, has Woodbury will play the role of Lily with the world's on Page Miss St. Albans produced one play Moran, a prima donna. The role is ing comedian, and family and Thomas (Concluded It was a Russian play known as "The one calculated to display MIbs Wood- Dugan and Babette Raymond in "An prizeajHjteiyorOaJ Painted Laugh." She was her own bury's piquant and charming moods Ace in the Hole." The three extra star. One performance was given. of comedy. attractions are Gertrude Moody and When the audience was In the house Mary Duncan, singers; Harrison D OUT for the second performance Miss St. I City g TOWN Mail Orders Received Now Albans to appear May WIrth, the "Idol of the circus," Green and Katherine Parker In a failed and after con- skit, "At the Depot," and J. Rosa- siderable delay the money was re- and the entire Wirth family will be Orpheum week in of mond Johnson and his inimitable five, funded and the troupe disbanded. at the this one ECIAL PRICH Upon Investigation It was ascer- the headline acts in a versatile and colored artists, who are the greatest A PUBLIC tained that Miss St. "horsical" novelty listed, as the great- musical aggregation of the kind In -- ISS. Dec. 17, 18 " Albans checked big-tim- e VUDITORIU BOTH DAYS big-tim- M out of her hotel, leaving no forward'-In- g est circus act ever booked for e vaudeville. address. The members of vaudeville. May WIrth ranks as May Wirth Is the greatest bareback the greatest rider in the world and she has for cast were not paid, nor was the agent the bareback rider in the COMPLETE CHANGE OK I'HOIiK.tH AT EACH (DM ERT of the theater. world. The other headline act Is that years thrilled audiences under circus A shapely limb of Tom Dugan and Babette Raymond, tents. In her Orpheum act Miss still stands unchal- presents on stage lenged as the most potent pulling who have a new act called "An Ace Wirth the all the typical west- power In Hole." Dugan Raymond daring made her famous in the and cowgirls promise a of the stage, according to news the and that ern round-up- . In which a large com- WORLDS GREATEST. dispatches from Chicago quoting Ann will be remembered as the couple circus ring. The whole Wirth fam- THE ily is an Internationally one pany of boys and girls will take part. Pennington, musical comedy star who who had a comedy act written around famous They carry many, and mules boasts of a couple. a fractious flivver. This show closes and they all appear In the Orpheum horses tour May, equestrienne su- for their performance. MUSICAL "Men becoming tired of gazing on a with a matinee Wednesday. with the The picture programme, a Realart well-form- preme. The act as presented by the limb?" asked Miss Pen- film, will be shown, with May Mc-Av- nington, who thereupon proceeds to At theater, beginning Wirth family is said to be the great- ORGANIZATION, answer the Pantares est circus novelty of the day. as the star. Its story deals with her own question. with tomorrow's matinee, Manager a poor girl who refuses to be sold "They top-notc- Tom Dugan and Raymond, are Just becoming educated Johnson claims another h Babette -- In Due to the Joint headllners nto unholy matrimony with a rich ANN UAL TOUR the art. the training dur- "Pan" bill. Paisley Noon, the fam- with the Wirth man Whom she did not love. ing the short skirt era, men are now ous New York dancer, with his group family, are standard entertainers, able to separate the masterpieces of terpslchorean dancers, will he the and In their tour this season they uTiAMA WILL BE PROMOTED from the unshapely. headlihers. "Arizona Joe" and his have a brand-ne- act called "An Ace "Look at theaters where glrly-whir- ly wild west show, which he calls In 'the Hole," which has been praised shows are playing. They are "Cheyenne Days." Is the added attrac- by many critics as being one of the Portland Amateurs Organize Strong lammed every night. tion, and Lee Morse, a former Port- comedy gems of the season. "Why? Draw your own conclu- land girl, who has a remarkable Gertrude Moody and Mary Duncan, Theatrical Societies. sions." voice, is another feature, of the new beautiful girls beautifully gowned, Although the Portland Drama league It may be unwelcome news to the bill. offer an act called "Opera and Jazz, railroads and itinerant hotels, but Ine" They were the big hit of an has passed Into history, the city Is SOUSA Ted Shawn Is going to close his long Orpheum show here in a former tour. not to be entirely without organiza- Two acts are of players indica- transcontinental tour in New York promised by the Hippodrome in Its Harrison Green and Katherine Park- tions amateur and this next week at one matinee per- new bill, which will open this after- er, also an added attraction, present turns from European triumphs to plays," but Jumps the traces of set tions are that this season will wit- formance. noon. One of these will be "Lore," a "At the Depot," an act written by make her first American appearance rules In the manner In which it ends, ness many entertainments put on by AND HIS The programme' will be arranged In that sterling comedian, James J. by her affording a novelty turn Is ambitious local amateur actors. groups, girl mystlo, who combines bits of and finds herself divorced thus that com- JOHN three the first being devoted comedy ques- Morton. husband, who custody of a grown as interesting as it Is unexpected. Two nw organizations which to Shawn Is pleased with the answering of has now Red what to term "a tions from the audience, and Maldle J. Rosamond Johnson, the third at- young son. The youth, however, feels mand interest Just are the PHILIP church service In dance." The second DeLong, an eccentric comedienne, of traction, with his inimitable five. Is himself entitled to her love and, PANTAGES HAS ROUNDUP will take in romantic, pictorial and the "Sis" Hopkins type. Jeanette one of the most celebrated colored against her will, sets about to win it. SOUSA musc-vlsualisatl- BAND numbers and the Adler and her girls will headline. singers and composers In the world. In showing how the young fellow New Show Theater conductor last section will deal exclusively with Cole and Johnson were the originat- accomplishes his purpose the play en- at Vaudeville at ballet based on an ancient Toltec . ors syncopated songs, Lieut. Commander U5N.R.K' Lyric Al of and in his tertains with many adroit revelations Replete With Novelties. legend. Each division will have Its At the Franks and Eddie Orpheum act Johnson and his five and presents a novel phase of the own brand of scenery, as well as cos- Wright will feature their funning In With the new bill that opens at "A - colored musicians present the most eternal triangle, with a happy out- tumes, and you'd be surprised how Dark- Secret." popular of his many compositions. come al concerned the diva the Pantages tomorrow matinee a for after ex- INCLIDINQ much they cost. Other acts are Ed E. Ford, an Aus- has discovered the bitter fruits of her wide range of variety may be PRICKS WAR TJfX Shawn and his troupe started out "PASSION FLOWER" BILLED tralian known as "tlje paradoxical denial of the impulses of wife pected, from Arizona Joe's company on their Journey In Los Angeles some natural of cowboys and cowgirls to Paisley ago physiognomist"; Lohse and Sterling and mother. Dramatic situations in Evenings Floor. 12.20, $1.65; Both Mntinees Floor, $1.65, months and meantime have played in Topics "The Songbird" are big Intense: Noon's company of Broadway dancers Balcony, center $2.20. sides $1.10; Balcony, center every be- Miss Nance O'Nell to Be Seen "Frolicsome Follies"; of the and First First virtually Important city in Day, Aesop's News, scenically It w!llN high with and many other acts. PalBley Noon, 1165; Second Balcony, center $1.65, sides $1.10; Second Bal- tween the two coasts. Fables and Paths rank 65c, 66e. Spanish Drama at Helllg. accompanied by the oroscope, an ex- Baker productions of the present sea- whs. with his dancing girls, has been $1.10. sides 86c snd 65c. cony, center sides Shawn Is Mister Ruth St. Denis and too, give opportunity starred In, numerous Broadway re- he is one of those fllttery fluttering clusive Orepheum feature, showing son and It will. Probably one of the most Interest- Oregon scenery in color, and con- for the display of some exceptionally vues, will appear In "Aristocracy of Audi- dancers who shoot bows and arrows the Dance," Address letters, checks, postofflce money orders to W. T. t'anale. sow ing events of the present theatrical cert orchestra under the direction pretty raiment. the the feature attraction. torium. Specify performance desired. Include stamped snd wheat or shower flowers season In will be appear- of George E. Jeffery. Important roles In "The Songbird" He has the assistance of Julanne envelope to help Insure safe return. a cornucopia. Portland the y from ance have been allotted as follows: Nicho- Johnston. Cecil Bruner and Kay Haw-le- A feature of the Enrico Caruso me- at the Helllg theater three a York company. The nights, beginning Thursday. Decem- "SONGBIRD" BAKER las Mayme, George P. Webster; Philip and .New morial concert for the benefit of the OFFERING Carter. Leo Ltnhard; Richard Carter. dance creations are said to be Clev- Verdi Home for Aged Musicians last ber IS, of Miss Nance O'Nell In "The Mansfield: Mrs. Adele Mason. erly presented and embellished with Sunday afternoon at the Metropoli- Spanish Rankin Passion Flower." the drama Play Declared One of Appealing Jane Gllroy; Mary Lee. Mayo Methot; elegant costumes and beautiful set- i ami tan opera house was the presentation from pen of Tony Lonny Keating; TO of a given by the Jacinto Benavente. Solarno. Victor tings. 1 r'i.OILV OF i Mail Orders Received Now bust of her husband - Dramatic Force. Newman, Guy B. Klbbee; Sarah, Lorn Lee Morse, a former Portland girl, Mrs. Caruso to the Metropolitan opera Miss O'Nell is now in her third sea- Miss Rogers; Burton, William Lee; Hannah, who is described as "no bigger than house. son under the direction of Richard G. Frances Woodbury, leading I B woman, as Lily Moran. a popular Virginia Richmond; Raoul Duval, Irv- a pint of peanuts," is said to possess III H., FECIAL PRICK The presentation address was made Herndon. NEXT 15-16-- H. The play was written about end operatic star, and Selmar as ing Kennedy. one of the most unusual voices in rat Dec. 17 by Florello La Guardla and the the Jackson auxiliary. No. 2. Odd- appears In HEILIG WERK SAT. Mat. Sat. speech of acceptance by Otto Kahn. of 1913 for the famous Spanish act- Vladimir Donastlno, a Russian tenor Multnomah vaudeville. She an oddity ress, Guerrero, pro- vlelng grand Is fellows, has reserved seats for the entitled "Do You Remember?" which chairman of directors of the Metro- Maria and was with dukes for favor, performance of politan Opera company. Monsignor duced at the Teatro de la Princesa, the' arrangement provided for the en- Thursday evening is designed to show off the various AMERICA'S DISTINGUISHED ACTIIESS Madrid, on 12 of year of "The Songbird." and members are con- surprising registers of her voice. She O. Mittaga. an old friend of Mr. December that tertainment Baker theater patrons Friday eve- Caruso, will bless the bust, which Is by the Guerrero-Mendoz- a company. this week In "The Songbird," Fred- ducting a seat sale. The sings soprano, contralto, baritone and the work of the sculptor Onorlo In the translator's preface to the vol- erick and Fanny Hatton's famous ning performance will be under the bass. ume of Benavente's plays published comedy. In which Jane Cowl auspices of the. Women of Rotary. Byal and Early are offering their Ruotolo. to comedy they DestinN San Francisco Is to have a theater by Scribners, he says: charmingly starred a few seasons ago. latest hit, which call NANCE MACK In O'NEIL BAKER TO SHOW PLAY "Original Eccentricities," which named for David Warfleld. It Is to "The subject is the struggle of the The Baker company is admirably Dramatic Soprano IN HER GREATEST PERSONAL TRII'MPH completed In March, will he Individual conscience of the mass, cast In support of Miss Woodbury they offer song, dance, talk and com- be and edy one of the 18 new theaters put up for which Is embodied in the talk of the and Mr. Jackson and a staging that Songbird" Will Be Staged In chatter. the Loew circuit. During Its process town. The drama Is an. intense Is perfect in detail is promised by "The The three Alexs are gymnasts who Heilig Theater, Dec. 7 "THE PASSION FLOWER" ly emotional one In which the land- Director Gilbert. The play 1 1 . specialize In thrills. Their act Is said by iien.w of construction It has been known es Itself is Week Starting December daring jacinto ente the State theater, but recently It was scape and action are exteriorised from characterized by happy comedy ele- to be remarkable for Its and 7 MONTHS IN NEW YORK 1 MONTHS IN CHICAGO rechrlstened the Warfleld by Marcus the realms of character ami con- ments, mixed with an appealing dra- After tha engagement of "The Is regarded as one of the best of its Direction Steers A Coman 132 In and partake of nature, force provides Baker this type in the varieties. EVENINGS SPECIAL loew, owner of the theaters science Its matic that more than Songbird" at the theater Floor, $2.50 Dal., $2.50, $2.00, $t.50 United States and Canada which vague and blurred of outline, seem- a few thrills to mingle with ti ; week, Baker stock company will Bernard and Ferris are comedians Entire lower floor $2.60' SATIIUIVI MAT1NEH the the Gnl., lies., $1S0 Gal., Adm. $1.00 6 $2,00 make up the circuit of which he Is the ingly painted lo broad but smiles. present- - starting December 11, who have a gift for travesty and Balcony, first rows Prices head. Ackerman and Harris are the strokes, which harmonizes with a "The Songbird" tells the story of a "SmoDth as Silk," popular Willard are said to be excellet singers, and Balcony, next 4 rows $1.50 Entire lower floor $1.60 pervading sense of doubt, offering promises be one of Plus 10 War Tax. Balcony, last 13 rows $1,00 Entire balcony $1.00 western representatives. uncertainty, popular operatic star who in early Mack melodramatic success. The play their, to Gallery, 7 rows (res.) 77c Gallery, first 7 rows (res.) of im- bright spots on n&w bill. fist 5c Mr. Loew said. In commenting on bewilderment conscience and life had put aside a husband aad was not only written by Mack, but lit the Gallery, last 7 rows (adm.) 60c j Gallery, last 7 rows (adm.) 60c the rechrlstenlng: pending doom." an infant child for the selfish Joys of he starred In its road show career. For the stellar attraction "Arizona SEAT SALE TOMORROW "Yea, the Warfleld! The fact that In the part of Raimunda, the soul- - a career before the public She re- - It Is one of the "crook Joe" and his company of cowboys 4

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