Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
STORIES OF THE STAGE.


The entertainment to be given by
! James Whitcomb Riley at the Burtis
opera house tomorrow evening
will be the event Of the season in
social as well as in literary and musi-
cal circles. The poets readings will
be supplemented by a most charming
musical program. Those who will
participate are as follows:
Miss Louise Westervelt, soprano, of
Davenport; Miss Gertrude Stephens,
mezzo-soprano. of Moline; Miss Olga
Junge. of Rock Island, piano, and
Hugo Toll, of Davenport. violin in in
strumental duet, and the Beethoven
Quintet club. of Davenport, composed
of Miss Ludo Burning. piano; Albert
Petersen. first violin; Henry Sonntag,
second violin; Claus Koepke, viola,
and Gustav Foehringer. cello.
The arrangement of the program
will be as follows, subject to possible
change by Mr.. Riley or his manager:
Quintet &C. Reissinger), a, Adigio
non Troppo; b, Allegretto Moderate
non Tanto-Beethoven Quintet club.
Poems, topic ANNALS of the Poor"
James Whitcomb Riley.
The Bedouin Love Song" George
Chadwick) Miss Gertrude Stephens.
Poems. topic "Hoosier verse;
James Whitcomb Riley.
Duet. Allegro, Sonata op, 19 CRU
benstein) Miss Olga Junge. piano:
Hugo Toll. violin.
Belle song from Lackme (Belibes)
Miss Louise Westervelt, soprano.
Poems. topic Rhymes of Child
hood"-James Whitcomb Riley.
There are yet plenty Of good dollar
seats on the stage for the Reley en-
tertainment.
The reserved seat plat for "a Mod
ern Woodman'' opened at Bleuer's to-
day. Those holding tickets who de-
sire choice seats should go early, as
there is large sale Of tickets. Charles
Ellis. author of the drama. plays the
leading role of Ned Burke" re-
turned rough rider; Lieut.. Walter NJ.
Ellis the "absconding cashier" and
little Ray Ellis Willie Noble" the
Woodlands son. He will also sing
My Papa Was a Woodman" and
Swing Round and Let Her Flicker
The balance of the cast, some thirty
five in mum Der, will be taken by mem
bers of Camp % and local talent. IA
Modern Woodman" will be played at
the Burtis in Davenport tonight and
at Harper's theatre Friday night.
Heart and Sword,:' Mr.. White
sides new romantic comedy, is said
to have scored an unqualified success
this season. The play is staged with |
all the care as to costuming and seen
cry for which MIR. Whiteside's produc- |
tions are so well known. The gowns |
worn by Miss Leila Wolstan and Miss
Helen Mar Wilcox are from the estab- |
lishment of Maurice Herman, of |
New York, and are reported to be ex-
quisite results of the modiste's art. |
The company supporting Mr.. White
side is a most capable one. Among |
its members is David Hanchett. one of |
the Oldest and most famous of sup
porting actors in America. Others in |
the cast are: Frederick l. Power, |
Holt, A. f McEntee. Harry Willard, |
Miss Gertrude O'Mally, Miss Helen |
Mar Wilcox and Miss Leila Wo.stsn.
Heart and Sword" comes to the Bur-
It's opera house Friday evening.
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David Higgins and Miss Georgia
Waldron will present for the first time
at the Burtis next Sunday their new
rural comedy. "Courting at Green's"
The action takes place in the village
Of Stony Greek, in the Adirondack
of northern New York. and
the scenes and incidents of the play
are said to be one of absorbing inter
est and product that scores again
for the native dramatist. In this new
play it is said Mr.. Higgins has again
succeeded in lifting himself admirably
and added another fine characterize
ton to the stage, with ample oppor-
tunity for pathos and dramatic effect.
As Evelyn Blair, Miss Waldron is an
admirable foil for Darius. a very
strong company will be in support of
Mr.. Higgins and Miss Waldron, and
the scenery, which is from the studio
Of Walter w. Burridge. is ella borate