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2 THE SUNDAY OREGOXUX. PORTLAND, AUGUST 13, 191G.

been dramatized and will have Kath-erin- e Grey in the leading role. Wallis Clark, Lewis Egarde. Kate Mayhew and AUTUMN SEASON IS ON reuerick Annerly are also announced THEATRICAL as in the cast. Ralph Bunker will play the chief juvenile part in another play IN NEW YORK WITH NEW OFFERINGS which has a "Jane" in it. It is "Two anes.' a farce with music by Norman BY LEONE CASS BAER. "Broadway Maxine Is wartout, and will open soon after ILDA KEENAN has a baby boy. and Buttermilk, With Clever Blanche Ring in Star Role, Begins at Elliott Theater and Labor day. Hilda is Mrs. Ed Wynn and a Drawing Crowds. About the same time Raymond Hitch daughter She cock will desert the pictures, for his H of Frank Keenan. first love and appear in "Betty" under appeared In Portland at the Heilig two the management of Charles Dillingham. seasons ago with Margaret Illington In And "Betty, Behave." the new Jane '"'The Lie." She played the role of Cowl play, is also in Aggie Lynch. rehearsal. - K'y K Arthur Hopkins, one of the nrst man- ? ''S7' v gens to announce a "heavy" produc Frances White is receiving much at- '; tion, will present "The Happy Emling" tention In New York, where she is a t the Shubert Theater on August 21. pert party Ziegfeld. It is described as a fantasy of adven- little in Florens ture between this life and the next. Jr.'s newest Follies. Someone has in- One terviewed the diminutive Frances and - 4 ' of the authors is in the trenches. ? v V somewhere in France, and the greater here is an extract from his culllngs: part of the play was written during the "Four years ago, when Miss White progress of the war. During this time. was IS years old. she was attending la said, they studied the spiritual the convent of the Sisters of Loretta In reactions produced in those whose sons El Paso, Tex., and what time she wasn't and relatives were at the front and studying or attending classes she spent their changed viewpoint of love and singing In moving picture theaters. death. It is this point of view that is She enjoyed the work and likewise the presented In "The Happy Ending" and remuneration, and besides, some day which, though daring and unconven- - she hoped to be a regular actress. ional in imagination, is handled with a Which is all interesting to us who - ' - ' ' y deft touch that takes from its solemn remember the little White girl was Will theme much that would otherwise be soubrette with the Lyric musical stock unpleasant. in Portland with Keating Flood 1 ' The production Is awaited and k . 1 ' mill with great Interest. just four years ago. Some of us proph 'S; J esied just such a successful career for Ben Hr" to Be Given. the capable little Frances. She Is ful- "Fast and Grow Fat," founded on filling the prophecies. Adams' "Five Fridays" is an Frank - other promised novelty. Frank Mcln- When we see the seven little Foy-le- ta tyre and Zelda Sears have the chief and their fond, 'fraid o' work papa roles. "A Little Bit of Fluff." from next season, if we do see them. It will the Criterion Theater, London, is com- - be in a new act. It la called "The Old ng, the company sailing on August 1Z." Lady Who Lives In a Shoe." Eddie in The Shuberts will direct the tour. aisted on the "old lady" because he Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger and Joseph didn't like being dubbed an "old Brooks will present an elaborate re- woman." The Foy progeny will assist vival of "Ben Hur" early in November in demonstrating to the public the at the Opera-Hous- e. which trials and tribulations of the elderly admirably fitted for huge produc dame as to the "so many children she tions. This will follow the short sea- didnt know what to do. a son of the Russian Ballet, which will have as premier ballerina Lydia Lopok-av- a. Alice Lloyd has named her new baby Mile. Lopokava. it will be recalled, daughter Grace Cecilia Tomraie was desirous of shining as a dramatic She was born In New York star, and last year made an attempt In July 26. Just Herself, which was not success t lo Irwin, sister to May. has a new ful. She then accepted a position with sketch for vaudeville called "The Tea the Washington-Squar- e Players and Cup Inn." Frances Nordstrom, author- - settled down to real hard work. In the actress, wrote it. midst of her efforts to attain dramatic - Infantile paralysis has cost the life experience, the Russian Ballet arrived of the little daughter of Joe Caits, minus a leading dancer, and the posi one of the team of Caits Brothers, tion was offered to her. Although sne dancers. Death also has claimed the had been out of practice for several father of Nonette, the violinist, and years, the clever dancer stepped into Thomas Dugan, the father of Tom Du the place and gradually asserted her- gan, Jr., in the team of Dugan and self as a great artiste. She appeared Raymond. They came to the Orpheum before the King and Queen of Spain. last season In "They Auto Know Bet and on the closing night of the ballet ter..," featuring an automobile act. n Madrid was particularly honored by them. Her return to America will be a There is something human as well great event both to her and to her as immensely commercial in the story many friends. the Telegraph, of New York, tells of From Boston comes the news tnai the head of a large movie concern, who Gertrude Quinlan, the musical comedy recently dispatched a scout through the the presence of his assistant. Billy Australia, this performer is winning favorite, is to be married. Miss Quin- studio to discover if any of the em- Weston, the champion Boy Scout walker new laurels with this oddity. lan was seen In a number of the Savage ployes were members of the National of the world. One of of "A Study En- productions, and has been singing Guard. Finding none belonging, an- the features Rath brothers offer in opera. their act will be an exciting mile walk- durance." Both are immensely strong prima donna roles in light She nouncement was issued granting full ing race on a treadmill. A special Boy men and their thrilling stunts are win- will retire from the stage. .anoiner pay to all enlisted men while they were Scouts' performance will be arranged ners everywhere. well-kno- Bostonian. Grace Peters, away on the border. for during the week. The story in the "Who's Guilty?" will be seen as the Countess in "His Haley is "Weighed in Majesty Bunker Bean," when It opens Dallas Anderson, who is leading man The Four Sisters are just as series the Balance." and people not yet in ' company, has gone accomplished as they are pretty. .They is an unusually good instalment of this soon. The Brooks have to camp will Introduce their original song suc- sterling series. There Is ajso a funy decided whether the Eastern premiere the Adirondack Mountains to cesses, their programme being happily comedy, "Luke's Lost Lamb," that Is of the play will take place In New York until the season opens in late Septem arranged. highly amusing throughout. The "Hip" or Boston. As hinted in this column not ber. - ail-st- ar programme - Sllber and North In "Bashf ulology" offers this and long ago,- they would like to remove patrons entirely ' - - . ' " no- Corey on have a charming comedy in which they assures all of an I . cJcJ-c??- " the sting" of those nne cnicago and Riter annonuce that pleasing entertainment. ' which are bound to ruin the pros- October 2. at the Apollo Thf.ater in Introduce the brightest in patter and i? I tices City. Mrs. inaug- song. I ' I pects of the show in New York. A Atlantic Fiske will -- ' s ? , ' - w - Boston recommendation might take urate a lengthy tour in "Erstwhile William DeHollis and his own com Lind Forms Uoat Firm. ; " Susan," comedy pany are skilled Jugglers who appear in b- awav from the bad effects of the other the of Pennsylvania MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 8. - I - " city's praise. Dutch line made by Marian DeForest the novelty, "The Admiral's Reception." Former - from Helen R. Martin's novel "Barn- - The act is one to be recommended to Governor John Lind. Norman Lind and in which Mrs. was seen those who like unique enjoyment. A. E. Nelson, all of Minneapolis, incor- s 1 SONGS TO HEARD betta." Flske Inter-Ocea- n - - SCOTCH BE the larger part of last season at the Stanley and Farrell have a lively porated the Company, of i v Gaiety Theater. Following her appear- skit "After the Wedding." which, will Minneapolis. with flSO.000 capitttl Strand Offers Varied Bill to Pa ances In Atlantic City and a week's en provide mirth and melody in a most stock. The concern is authorized to gagement in New York at the Standard pleasing manner. . own. charter and operate all kinds of trons for Cumins Week. Theater, Mrs. Fiske will, b seen at Today's continuous performance com watercraft and docks and to engage in Lang the Tremont Theater in Boston. mencing at 2:30 and ending at 11 o'clock freight and passenger-carryin- g and f ' - ' - ! "Annie Laurie" and "Auld The tour mapped out for her by will mark the close of the engagement brokerage and commission businesses. Syne" and "Loch Lomond" and all the Messrs. Corey and Uiter calls for her of the breeiy musical comedy "The iiv other dear old Scotch tunes that have performances In the largest Eastern Elopers" with Teddy McNamara, Jessie cheered and comforted mankind around cities, and terminates in the Spring Maker and a large beauty chorus. Bob THE PANTAGES THEATER the world will be heard In the number of 1917 with a run of Indefinite length Albright, the popular singer, will also at Alder. presented the Strand at Powers' Theater, Chicago. The cast be seen for the last time before his that will be at surrounding the actress in "Erstwhile Eastern appearance. EVERY EVERY in the new bill opening today by the seen " Susan" is to be that with her AFTERNOON 2:30 AFTERNOON Douglas family. throughout the long New York run of NEW HIPPODROME BILL GOOD They call their act a "Scotch Musical the comedy, and Includes Madeline Del-ma- r, EVENING 7 and 9 EVENING Comedv Revue." and the word that Henry Mortimer. John Daly Mur- comes ahead of them Is that they play phy. Robert Stowe GUI. William Muehe, Troupe of baring Chinese Acrobats Alexander Pantages presents a the Scotch music as only Scotchmen Wyida Millison and Anita Clarendon. ai.d women can play it. Their net Is Headline Number. COMPLETE CHANGE OF Is counted as one of the popular fea FOLLIES COME TO VANTAGES Chinese who do thrilling PROGRAMME the new bill. acrobats ' " tures of stunts offer a complete novelty on the J at. r The country Sheriff, whether as an Commencing Tomorrow's Matinea i' impersonation such as has made Lew Concluding; Cliapter of Thrilling new Hippodrome bill opening today. Hearn famous, or as the pivotal char There is an entire change of bill and Pretty Girls Tuneful Sonprs acter in melodrama, has ever been a "Iron Claw" to Be Shown. six clever vaudeville numbers, coupled Striking Settings Pretty Girls motion-pictur- e programme In a worthy chanty by selling tickets favorite footlitrht character, and in the With a bill of some of the best In with a of Pretty Girls Funny Lines Field-da- one-a- ct class, an unexcelled en for the at the Sheepshead comedy drama, "The Sheriff." vaudeville, coupled with the 20th and offer Summer. Clever Comedians Pretty Girls Bay Speedway. The real leader wa which will be offered by Vaine Calvert concluding episode of "The Iron Claw." tertainment. company, he is said to be affection- - The Tun Shin Troupe of five Chinese Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt who is at th and me sensational fame mystery serial, have a novelty, the like of which never The Hit of Hits, presented by head of a vast committee which is look atelv and cleverly dealt with. the programme at Pantages for the Mr. George Choos ing after the families of the Guards "An original musical novelty is tne week commencing with the matinee to has been seen here before. The act is men at the border. The proceeds are to billing given Arthur Freed, who ie morrow promises to be full of good billed as the most daring in vaudeville THE MIDNIGHT FOLLIES De musician, and it lives up to Its title. There are be devoted to this relief work. Th said not onlv to a capital things. A MIDNIGHT is $50,000, only but to live up to the line in the clever thrills and daring feats a'plenty. THE FOLLIES aim to raise but th presentation. The Midnight Follies, a real music treat is in store for "Hip" patrons who THE MIDNIGHT FOLLIES most optimistic expect to secure so ness of his revue, will be the featured attraction. see perform. large an amount. Girls from the Winter New violin numbers will be played It Is filled with tuneful and timely them THE MIDNIGHT FOLLIES Garden, by by Esther Sundquist. the youthful ar- song Niobe, the water sprite, has a sea- led the beautiful Peggy got in vaudeville bits, bright lines and brilliant cos sonable number that is one sure to be The Song Show That Cheered Chicago Lonmer, were the leaders i.. luring coi tist who her start tumes and settings. The principals are Is an In- Individuals, whil in Portland, and wh,ose popularity never Is liked. This clever performer The 1916 Vaudeville Success from unsuspecting seems to wane. clever and there an exceptionally at variable favorite with her audiences. those from "Step This Way" and "Ver tractive chorus. F. MacDonald, formerly an The Prize Collection of Girls Good Eddy" were close behind them The picture feature will be the Red Those who have followed the mystery James film-dram- a, "A Yoke of Gold," Orpheum favorite, comes back with an For the First Time on the Coast Of course there were many society Feather of the Laughing Mask, the fortunes of Improved act. He has songs and say- folks selling tickets also, but wh whose scene is laid in the mission David Manley. the villalnly of many laughs. The World's Greatest Walker many country of Southern California and Jules ings that supply His buy from them when so old days of Mexican Legar. the Iron Claw, will find the con Irish character songs and recitative The Weston stage beauties were begging' for th whose time is the clusion of the thrilling serial "The Iron good amusement BY LLOYD F. LOXERGAN. burlesque of same stars, domination, i It is said to be a most ar numbers are all and The Master Pedestrian the three same cause? production of a charming ro Claw" In keeping with the dramatic seekers will like him Immensely. Aug-- about t00 miles away. tistic - YORK, 12. (Special.) William Courtney is to be seen in mance. episodes which have held the public's Du Rocher- and Dee Lee, a man and GEORGE N. BROWN NEW Fall theatrical season is "The Cohan Revue" is scheduled to September In a play based on Franci attention. a girl, are "The Gypsy Xylophonist and GEORGE N. BROWN "Broadway and Butter- open in Chicago about the same time Elliott's novel "Pals First." which has George N. Brown, the world's cham the Prima Donna." Their offering Is and one of its cleverest imitatidns is been tjiramatized by Lee Wilson Dodd. Koque Title to Be Decided Soon. pion walker, will appear as the special a delight to all who like good' music GEORGE N. BROWN milk" has opened at the Maxine Blliott in "Sibyl." Rich- ie by special arrangement that of the three stars This with . 6. Na- attraction in a recital of his walking artistically presented. GEORGE N. BROWN Theater, as has David Belasco's produc- Carle impersonates Selwyn & Co.. BOSTON, Mass.. Aug. The ard Donald Brian with whom he is unde tional Roaue Association of America feats and the advantages of walking as Jack Bornholdt presents "Curse Tou. tion of "Seven Chances." and Miss Juliet is Miss Sanderson. The contract. J. Zimmerman, is 14-1- a, physical special Is one continued In His Novel Act Introducing Fred Jr., has selected the week of August 9 exercise. Of Interest Jack Dalton." This "Broadway and Buttermilk," known fun can be imagined. In one song, the the manager. cham- to the Boy Scouts of Portland will be scream of laughter. Just back from Walking for Pleasure and Gain on the road as "Jane O'Day From refrain of which is, "I'm Julia," "I'm "Coat Tales" is due to open at th for the playing of the annual Donald," "I'm give a shortly. pionship tournament of the organiza- Assisted by the Champion Broadway," has as Its star the clever Joe." the three Cort Theater It will have tion at Norwich, Conn. There will be Boy Scout Walker of he World Blanche Ring-- The play is described clever imitation of the real artists and Thomas Wise and Louise Dresser in th three divisions and the regular gold add some stage business about their leading roles, anl is said to be th will be awarded to Theater Closed Early Part of This BILLY WESTON as a " comedy with supposed jealousies that never fails to funniest kind of va. farce. Maude Hana and silver medals Week in Order to Prepare for Stu- eongs." The company includes Helen bring down the house. Chicago will ford, well known in Portland, hae the winners. A special contest known BILLY WESTON Jo- enjoy even more fine play, played as the "Adams prize mallet contest NOTE pendous Production, "Civilization." Lowell, Fayette Perry, Rea Martin, the real thing after role in this which staged, with a mallet tro EILLY WESTON sephine W. having seen the burlesque. successful engagement at Atlantic City will also be Morse, P. Carlton, Calvin phy to be- - played for under special See the Great Walking Race Thomas. Charles Erin Werner, Knuth One of the exciting bits of theatrical just last week and is ready for the happenings last week was the debut New York opening. rules. BROADWAY LIMITED See the Treadmill in Action Krickson, Charles Withers, Tommy (?i of about 100 chorus girls who aided "Jane Clegg." by St. John Ervine. ha Meade and Charles Walton. AT TAYLOR. ENGAGEMENT See Brown Outwalk Weston The last week was spent at Asbury HEILIG See Weston Outwalk Brown Park and Long Branch where two very Beginning sat. 4 HALEY SISTERS 4 critical Summer colonies stamped the 1 4 HALEY SISTERS 4 play with their approval. HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS OAKS PARK Twice Daily Aug. 9 "Seven Chances" is by Rol Cooper AFTERNOONS AT 2:20 EVENINGS AT 8:20. 4 HALEY SISTERS 4 Megrue, author of a number of suc- Chat 7o. 94 The Delightful Entertainers cesses. "Under Fire" and "Under Cover" are only two of a long of The Beauties of Vaudeville list FILM Music-Love- rs his. It is in three acts and filled with FERULLO and His Band THE SENSATION The Delight of clever situations. Frank Craven, who Evening The Juggler Supreme and His was in "Under Fire," has a fine role, PP0DR0ME Every Afternoon and best he has had since he starred in his Orpheum Broadway I yoa ra Joy beaattfnl picture. 0110 Novel Routine of Excitement Formerly the at Yamhill. In whirh t lie color combinot ion ttri ke own little play. "Too Many Cooks." yoa ma bring perfect, where there l not WILLAM DE HOLLIS & CO. Otto Kruger, Hayward Ginn, Charles a cUuh, although the artist mar have WILLAM DE HOLLIS & CO. Brokate, Rowland Lee, Harry Leighton, SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY used daring colors tn producing the pic- JL.m Allen Thomas have the male roles ture? Of course tou do. A picture with 01 WILLAM DE HOLLIS & CO. and Car- plenty of life, color and character Is al- . ZAT1M and the fair sex is represented by An Entirely New Show of Unequaled Merit ways appealing. v In the Amusing Vehicle roll McComas, Anne Meredith, Marion Have you ever seen a flrld of wild "The Admiral's Reception" Abbott, Helen MacKeller. Florence De-eho- n. 6 flowers with every color of the rainbow 61 Superlative Vaudeville Acts 6 represented ? There is not anything mo What Happened "After the Wedding" Alice Carroll, Lillian Spencer, beautiful, for the color combination are Emily Callaway and Beverly West. always striking, though never distasteful. Is Cleverly Told by piece being presented un- Slave you ever heard a concert band REELS The Great Ince Triumph ree,s & The new is every STANLEY FARRELL der the personal direction of the great In which Instrument was blended & Mr. George M. CHIN perfectly If you haven't you have the STANLEY FARRELL Belasco and the Cohen THE TUN TROUPE opportunity now that will not be present STANLEY & FARRELL Theater, which has had some of the long. enillo, famous 1 1 alian bandmas- Prologue to Its of any play- Daring; ter. Is now at Oaks Park. His band 1st Preceded by inspiring STANLEY & FARRELL longest runs credit Sensational Chinese Acrobats in a Most extraordinary, and lii programme meet house in the city. It was there that Gymnastic Act the tastes of the nott coferaupolitau The Singers and Dancers De Luxe "It Pays to Advertise" played for a crowd. He is not to be with us so very full season, and also where dainty lit- ' much longer, so you Iud better come and SILBER & NORTH Hajos packed Niobe, the Water Through the Cinema hear him at once or the chance of In- LIVING esifTh tle Mitzi in the crowds creasing your capacity for the apprecia- SILBER & NORTH to see "Pom Pom." With such an out- Sprite tion of the bet rouic will slip and you SILBER & NORTH look, fine cast, best possible direction, "Weighed in the will be the loser. SO frood playwright and theater, "Seven A Delightful Besides being able to come here and Presenting the Act Charming Summer Balance" an nnuual concert for the small -- OrcKestra Pipe Organ. Chances" has almost that number of Offering; hnrprice of 10 crats, ou can spread your Superb "roEITER HeUiff "Bashfulology chances to sqore and score heavily. Another of the "WHO'S lunch out on the tables In the shade of t he oaks or In some rose-cover- bower PRICES IX SEW TORK S3.00 TO T3e. The Mystery of the Laughing Sibyl' to Be Revived. Du Rocher and De Lee GUILTY" Series by Pathe and May from early morning until late Solved One of the next good things to come at nifrht. It will be a real vacation and Mask Is Gypsy Xylophonist yon will ecape the extreme heat of the PRICES IN PORTLAND The History of the Iron , along will be the short revival of The "Luke's Lost Lamb" center. The prospect of combining "Sibyl" at the Knickerbocker Theater and the Prima Donna A Roaring; Comedy day's outing and a musical feaot must Afternoon, 2:20- - Evenings, 8 :20 Claw Is Ended they played last season and have its appeal. Respond to that appeal ,73 The 20th and Last Episode which has been rescued from its brief AND THREE OTHER BIG ACTS . and join the crowds today. Lwer Floor ...... game ara leave First and Alder streets Entire Lower Floor. .30 Baleoay, thnc rows ...... 73c of the Pathe Sensation dip into the picture and made Portland's Coolest, Finest Theater Always Airy and every few minute. BalooHTa balance ...... ,IW once more into a legitimate theater. JOHN T. CORDRAT. Entire Balcony ...... 23 Gallery 25c "THE IRON CLAW" The same Important trio of stars will Comfortable Continuous Today "THE IRON CLAW" hold forth, Julia Sanderson. Donald Sundays 15c Weekday Matinees 10c Nights 13c "THE IRON CLAW" Brian and Joe Cawthorne. About the Read the Chat Daily August 17 lime time that the excellent musical Events Box Office Sale Opens Thursday, BOXES AND LOGES RESERVED comedy opens on Broadway, an equally for Oaks Park POPULAR PRICES clever organization will be Kivir.g Its