The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-15
PREss AGFNTs, PRoMIsE

Manager Frank L. Perley, who is di-
rectlng Eftle EllsleT's tour I'm when
hnighth0Od Was in Flower" which
VIII be seen at the Salt Lake theatre
this week, has his troubles. Like most
New York managers Mr.. Perley is Op-
posed To having married couples i'm the
same organization. Last Monday he
happened to be i'm Chicago, when he re-
celved the following message from his
representative with the Ene Ellsler
company, who We're booked to play Co
lumbus, o., that night: Come on quick,
the king refuses to play unless YOU con-
sent TO his marriage" Mr.. PerIev fig
ured that there We're already enough
happy benedicts' i'm his company. so
Dc wired back. Tell the king to call
marriage of, / cannot consent" The
reply came on quick. can do nothing:
king is Obdurate." Mr.. Perley took the
first train for Columbus. wondering
who i'm heavens name the king wanted
% marry. On his arrival he found his
business representative IN a high state
of excitement, and upon questioning
him found that e.. +. Gibey. who
assumes the role of King Henry VIII.
wanted 20 wed the dainty little page
10 Princess Mary Tudor" Geraldine
Malone. Mr.. Perley brought his per
suaslve powers 20 bear, but in vain,
and finally, not wishing TO lose entirely
So important a member of his organi-
cation as "his august majesty" con-
scented 90 act as best man. The Cere-
Huny was performed on the stage ate
the performance, and Manager PerIey,
with his characteristic good nature. in
NJed the entire company to partaka OF
a champagne supper at his expense.
There is a romantic side 10 the affair.
as The happy bride and groom met for
the first time only three weeks ago.
On Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
the patrons of the Grand theatre are
again 90 have an opportunity of wit
Messing the beautiful and ever welcome
ldyl OF the Arkansas hills. Human
Hearts An who have sat under the
spell of this deeply interesting story
of plain and honest people viii surely
avail themselves Of the chance of see
ing 10 again: and those who haven't
should not fail TO attend Human
Hearts, like shore Acres and The
old Homestead is produced entirely
with It's own scenery, and two COM
pleie sets. one for large and one for
small stages, are carried. The scenic
work this season is all new and beau
seen, masterWOrks OF those famous art
lists, kipling. Jenries and Walter
Scott lt alone represents an invest |
menr Of several thousand dollars and
excellent as was the great company
throughout that produced it last sea-
son. the management. in some changes
made. feel that they have even inn /
proved ON IL. Good goods and staple /
articles are always iu demand. SO |
says Manager Vaudeville Of Human /
Hearts, and twenty years experience |
as "a producer entities his opinion 20 4
an expression. People don't want good /
plays though, groWls the unsuccess-
ful manager and actor. But Human 1
Hearts like shore Acres" It's COM
panion play is most convincing
argument 20 the contrary. For proof i
or this, the lawsuits arising over the /
ownership developed the fact that last /
season alone-enormously heavy as /
was the daily expenditure in prOduc- /
ing tit cleared over $50. 600. The sole \
owner, W. j.. Vaudeville. who has.
does and win continue 90 manage IL. /
improves it if possible every season.
untA now one may expect produc- /
ion OF "a beautiful play as nearly ABB \
soluLely perfect as human ingenuity
and wealth of expenditure can make !
it Go, take your family and friends. /
You VIII not regret 60. If YOU have 10
miss all others this season.
one Of the few good attractions 20 4
De presented here this season win be /
that most enjoyable comedy. THE Man /
from Mexico" with Mr.. Leslie Morosco /
starred in The leading role. The COM 4
ely viii be presented al the Grand /
iheatre Thursday and Friday nights. /
and crowded houses may be antici- 4