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Division No. 6, L. A. A. o. H., gave
a card party and hop last evening at
Twin City halls.
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Mrs. c. M. Lynn, of Duluth, is visit
ing Mrs. ]. B. Jet, Holly avenue.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, of Dayton
avenue, have returned from a fishing
trip. s1e@
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CHICAGO Women HearseeYan;

Mrs. Kipps has returned from Fort
Lincoln. -, ,ss.s..-.-.
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ST. Anthony Lodge No. 56, A. Q. L.
W., will give card party at their hall,
corner Hampton and Raymond ave-
nues, Thursday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12
CECILIA LOTUS.

Cecilia Lotus in The Serio- Comic
Governess." by Israel Zangwill, makes
her first appearance before the public
individual star. although she has
been thoroughly known for many years
as an actress of varied and progresses
ing talents, as shown in her engage
ments with E. II. Sothern in this coun-
try and Sir Henry Irving in London.
So successful has she been with her
initial work as a star in New York this
season that her manager, Daniel F'roh-
man, has extended her contract with
him to three years with a view to ap-
pearing each season at the New Ly-
ceum theater of New York in the same
manner as Mr.. Frohman arranged when
E. H Sothern first came under his
management as star.
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ECsTATIC. POSI-.

F. T Holder appears 10 have in Ec-
static, 2:O514. about the best mare out
this year in the pacing division. Hetty
g. and Edith w. might give her hot
race, and, of course, there is Darrell,
several notches aaead Of all, as judged
by the records to date.
Ecstatic is b. Oratorio. 2:13, he by
Wilkes Boy, dam by Dictator. while her
dam is Etheiwynn. :: SO, by Harold.
second dam by Pilot Junior, that sired
the dams of Maud s. jay Eye See,
Nutwood. Sc.avonsc and others. Ethel
wynn produced. besi6es Ecstatic, e.
tasy. I1npetuous. Orator. Ethefs Pride
and one or two others.
The old mare is Yet alive and at DR..
McCoy's farm. Kirkwood. Del. and pro-
ductive. The doctor has Il yearling
from her sired by Pan Michael. 2:06$4
that he sets great store by and that
looks to be a coming star.
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WHEN ACTORS ARE IDLE"

What do actors do in their dressing
rooms between scenes and acts? No
doubt there is much chatting. reading
and loaf1ng, but many give meritorious
employment to their time in spite of the
example of Edwin Booth, who sat and
smoked Booths dresser was as care
full to provide a clean plate and a box
of cigars. for the dressing room table
every night as to lay out costumes and
grease paints. When ne was called for
IA scene Booth would lay his cigar on
the rim of the plate. Tt is said that
when he had finished performance of
Hamlet he had lined the edge of the
plate with cigar stumps- 1t is believed
that in the secusion of his dressing
room Richard Mansfield has for several
years been at work on a volume of es-
says promised by a venerable firm of
publishers. Ezra Kendall writes joke
books between the acts. Tim Murphy
derives a handsome income from his
versifcation and his clever sketches for
advertisers. Adelaide Thurston pur
sues her hobby. which is language
study Viola Allen always has a piece
of lace work in the dressing room with
her Julia Marlowe makes 4 reception
room of the stage and thus doubles
work and society.
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When Carrying the Ball.

When the left half runs through or
around the right side of the line he
should carry the bail under his right
arm, which is farthest away from the
approaching tackIers. When the right
half skirts the left side of the line ne
should carry the ball firmly under his
left arm. When plunging through cen
ter press it firmly against your stom-
ach and clutch it firmly with either
arm, using the free arm to protect
your face or to ward off taci1lers.
Follow the interference at all times
runner without interference is the
easiest kind Of a proposition for OPP
posing tackiers to down. If the inter
ference is broken up follow some one OF
your own men. If necessary push this
man headlOng into dangerous oppo-
nent to save yourself or to gain a few
more yards.
Don't stop running when tackled.
Try your best to plunge ahead. and you
may shake off the tackler.
Run low in hitting the line. Strike
the line with your head bent down to
the level of your waist if possible.
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Pointers For EuIIhacks.

The fullback is the battering ram of
the eleven. He must be able to hit the
line with the explosive force of a six
teen inch she'll He must be strong and
heavy rather than speedy. He must
brace up the middle of the line when
his opponents have the ball. and when
he sees a play aimed at either the right
wing or the left wing his duty is to
rush to the threatened point and to do
his best to stem the onslaught.
As general rule, the fullback must
be capable punter and drop kicker.
although on some teams the tackle
or one of the halfbacks does the kick
ing. The fullback is valuable man in
interference. His weight often enables
him to make openings in an opposing
line, through which the man with the
ball can plunge for a substantial gain.
He should make it his business to put
the opposing Zine halfback'' out of play
when one of his own halfbacI1s is adj
vancing the ball, and he can often help
his team gain an extra yard or two by
using his strength to pull the runner
along after being tackled.
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The HaIfbacks.

Halfbacks, as they are the principal
agents in the advancement of the ball.
should be of good weight, speedy and
enduring. Quick wit and lodging abil-
ity are other requisites. There is no
doubt that the halfbacks are the most
important members of an eleven They
advance the ball, form the principal
part of the interference, brace up the
line when on the defensive and are fire.
quently called to demoliSh the interfer-
ence of their opponents. No, there is
no other player whose Importance is
equal to that of the halfback.
HaIfbacks should practice in starting
forward the moment the ball leaves the
center's hands. DO NOT WAIT UN-
TIL THE QUARTERBACK GETS
THE BALL FROM THE CENTER.
TAKE THE BALL FROM THE QUAR-
TER ON THE RUN. If you tumble,
practice until you can catch the ball
while on the move, Mr.. Halfback. The
loss or gain of a few seconds at this
critical juncture may mean the winning
or losing of a game.
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TROUBLES OF ACTORS
IN STUDYING ROLES.

Methods of actors in memorizing the
lines of their parts differ materially.
Certain men never do learn them, 9TH
ers are letter perfect almost at the first
rehearsal. Some get the lines pat by
simply walking up and down. to and
fro, repeating the words over and over
again in mechanical, singsong way
Others gesticulate and in a measure
follow the business of the piece while
learning the words. To the latter ev-
cry gesture and every position they
take is associated with line and is an
aid to memory.
After rehearsals have been in prog
ress for few days the stage manager
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The Quarterback.

First we will consider the quarter
back The quarter is invariably the
general who puts into execution the
plans of the board of strategy. He
should always be on the lookout for
some weak spot in the enemys line.
When he finds it he should not hest
tate a moment in directing a play at
it. L know successful quarters who
nave always made a practice of sending
q heavy mass play directly at a substi-
tute as soon as the latter takes the
place of an injured player. The sub
stitute, they argue, is, of course, play
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The Guards.

Guards are always heavy men, and it
is their task to brace the center strong
ly, preventing opposing guards from
breaking through and at the same time
looking for opportunities to destroy the
defense of their rivals. Guards should
always play very, very low. They
should try to keep their heads under
those of their Opposites. The lower
man has Il decided advantage. When
one of their own backs plunges betw
guard and center the. guard should
force his opponent off toward the end
of the line, away from the center. If
successful in t?1is lie Will make an
opening.
The guards must BE- trained to lunge
heavily forward the very instant the
ball leaves the center's hands.
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colored love scenes and put speech of
fire in situations where tempers clash
ed OF the ballads, rambling poems and
piecemeal variations he formed a CO.
herent, cohesive, emotional drama that
is the consummate flower of his art.
Love, passion, vengeance, death, costa
sy, despair, illusion and conviction ro-
tate in well defined orbits, while the
master mind plays on human motives
even as a harpist strums the metal
string to suit his fancy.
In stepping aside from the lines of
simon pure review of Romeo and Ju-
liet' as seen at the Knickerbocker the
ter 1 wish merely to remind the some
times thoughtless multitude of the i'm
portance of the play itself and of its
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err inferior to the one taken out and
consequently should be easily disposed
Of
In giving signals the quarter should
pronounce his words distinctly and not
too rapidly; also he should be care
full to see that all his men are in posi-
ton before the play is started. 1t is
a good plan to call the signal twice,
once at the finish of the scrimmage,
when the men are disentangling them
selves, and again when they are lined
up ready for play.
The quarter should stand behind the
center in such position that no MEM
Der of the opposing team can accurately
gauge the direction in which the play
Will go; also he should be accurate in
passing the pigskin to the man who is
to carry it. Whenever possible, with
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ed to assure the triumph of the first
American production of Richard Wag-
ner's noble and moving music drama
Preparations for the fitting revival
of ''ParsifaT' are now under way at the
Metropolitan. The orchestra Will again
be under the direction of Mr.. Alfred
Hertz, and the entire production viii
be superintendent by Mr.. COnried. Mr.
Burgstaller win, as last year. be the
Parsifal; Mr.. Van Rooy viii repeat his
remarkable Interpretation of Amfortass
Robert Blass will give due significance
to the impressive part of Gurnemanz,
Otto Goritz will be the klingsor, and
Marcel Gourmet will be heard as THU
rel.
Special interest will, of course. be lent
to the occasion by the assumption for
the first time of the part of Kundry by
Mime. Lillian Nordica. who has been
studying it diligently here and abroad.
Since last season all the scenery used
at the Metropolitan has been fireproef-
ed. The marvellous transformations. the
flower maidens and the mysterious rites
of the Holy Grail will. as before, be
among the most fascinating features of
the Metropolitan "ParsifaI." Those who
have lately had opportunities of making
comparisons seem unanimous in their
opinion that the American production
of Richard Wagner's "consecrationaI
festival play was far superior to that
at Baireuth-
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HalfbackS

Halfbacks endeaveor to plunge
through tackle more than through any
other part of the line; therefore the
men guarding these important strategic
positions should be absolutely trust
worthy.
The tackles are of great use in MAX
ing holes in the line to permit the man
carrying the ball to pass through.
When the ball is snapped back from
center for a tackle plunge the tackle
should force his opposing tackle in to-
ward the center, in this manner max
ing an opening. Under no circum-
stances should he let his opponent
through the line to break up the play
before it is we'll under way.
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Mr. sothern versus Miss MarIowe.

MI Sothern is somewhat less effect
i've than Miss Marlowe, who imparts
poetic sweetness and transcendent ten
derness TO her Juliet, making her pic
ture of Capulet's daughter one of rare
delicacy, yet not lacking in feminine ar
dor. Miss Marlowe crystallizes the po-
etc fancy of Avon's bard; she enwraps
herself in the very being of Juliet, one
of the most notable characters ever
drawn by an inspired pen; she reveals
the essence of Shakespeares poetic and
fantastic genius unerringly and with all
grace and charm.
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ming the lines in an effort to commit
enough of them to memory to make a
fair showing When the rehearsal pro-
ceeds. they hold their blue covered
manuscripts behind their back, taking
an occasional peep at the lines wnen
the stage manager is not looking
Some of the best actors are the worse
studies" The late E. j. Henley was a
notable example. He constantly fax
ed his lines, and even the last dress re-
hearsal always found him with the book
in his hands. He was a valuable ad-
junct to any production, however, ana
so managers tolerated much in his
case that others would have sufferea
for.
On opening nights he would wait In
the wings book in hand, while other
actors felt absolutely sure of their lines
But he seldom ''muffed" when once the
scene was on. Despite his indifference
at rehearsal, he was in earnest at per-
formances, and unnecessary interrupt
tions annoyed him excessively
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A Novel Plot.

The play is novel in plot and treat
ment. 1t also teaches valuable lesson.
The supporting company is acceptable
in every sense. In short, "A Message
From Mars is we'll worth seeing Sell
dom do we have a chance to view a
Marian in all his pristine glory of real
flesh, blood and wings.
Besides, Mr.. HaWtrey in a congenial
role is always worth while. His role in
"a Message From Mars is congenial.
After his New York run Mr.. Hawtrey
will begin a tour of the south and west.
FREDERICK TREGELLES.
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Hiahsst Form of shakespeare,s Art.

Romeo and Juliet" exhibits the high
est type of Shakespearean drama Al
though the great playwright was not
the originator of the plot nor the ere
ator of the characters, he it was who
rescued the narrative of the unfortu-
nate lovers from romantic literature of
an early Grecian epoch and from the
writings of medieval Italy. In a novel
Luigi da Porto told the story of Ro-
meo and Juliet at length in Italy in
1888 some sixty years later than the
first known publication by Masuccio of
the tragedy in Italian. Bur il was
S,la llespeare who with dramatic taste
of superlative excellence breathed the
breath of life into the characters.
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Mr.. sothern AdmirabIe. Ru+-

So far as Mr.. Sothern is concerned
the measure of comnendation awarded
him must be qualified to some extent
His Romeo compels admiration. but at
certain periods he would seem to hesi-
tate to thrust all of a worshiping, idol
izing, hot tempered young nobleman's
spirit into his lines. Still, undertaking
may be forgiven where even the slight
est tinge of overacting or ranting
would work irreparable and unforgiva-
BILE mischief.
Mr.. Sothern is particularly pleasing
in the garden. or balcony scene, where
a less accomplished artist would fail to
recognize the dictates of absolute good
taste. But accuracy is Mr.. Sothern' s
forte Sometimes he sacrifices dramat-
ic strength on its altar.
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The Ends.

The ends must be fast runners. This
is their prime requisite The- must
get down the field swiftly on all kicks
to tackle the man who catches it. In
the actual lineup the end players must
prevent men from getting around their
positions. A successful end play usu-
ally results in a big gain; consequently
opposing runners must not be allowed
to circle the end. The end must not
permit himself to be drawn in too close
to the tackle.
The ends and tackles must work to-
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will inform the
actors that they
must be up in
the lines by a
certain day.
The movie e 8
and the youn-
ger The spians
are duly inn
pressed and go
back to their
boarding houses
prepared to pace
the floor all
night if need be
to get the re-
quired facility
with the words
of their parts.
Old timers. how
ever. are pretty
apt to take
chances. A few
minutes before
rehearsal they
may be seen
clustered about
the sta ge door
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"PARSIFAL" PLANS FOR
THE COMING SEASON.

Among the earliest and most notable
events of the now fast approaching sea-
son of grand opera at the Metropolitan
Opera House. New York, will be the
first of the new series of performances
of "Parsifal.' 1t viii take place on the
afternoon and evening of Thursday.
Nov. "a Thanksgiving day), and Will
be marked by the solemnity and dig
nifty which last season so greatly help
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

n UST at this time of the football
season. when interest is at its
& ~ height, a few morsels of timely
advice to moleskin wearers
should not go amiss. OF course the
members of team we'll equipped with
coaches and trainers are in no especial
need of printed instruc tions and hints.
However, the great majority of players
throughout the country are generally
unable to get information concerning
their respective positions that will ena-
: them to play more effectively than
al opponent
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"CAP'N" MANSFIELD.

Richard Mansfield has put his yacht,
the Amorita, out of commission, and
the steward, chef and cabin boy have
been transferred to his private car for
the winter. Mr.. Mansfield hopes to
cruise in English waters next year. He
is a member of the Royal Channel
Yacht club, which confers on members
the privilege of flying the bsLe burgee
and entering British ports on the foot
ing of a British vessel.
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out losing time or space, he should hand
it to the runner direct and should keep
his hand on it until the runner has
grasped the oval firmly.
The quarterback should always get
into the interference and should never
forget that his especial business after
the ball is in play is to recover it in
case of tumble.
The quarters eyes should not be TAX
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Crompton), Capulet civilian Harris)
and the nurse to Juliet (Mrs. Sol
SMITH are also well rendered.
The production is staged in six acts,
comprising a total of eighteen scenes.
The incessant changing of settings at
times threatens to break the continuity
of the story in the minds of inexpe-
rienced onlookers.
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Charles Hawtrey has come to town in
the legitimate once more. He has di-
vorced himself from vaudeville. for the
time being at least, and is now at the
Princess theater in his former success,
"A Message From Mars"
"A Message From Mars was well de-
serving of its previous success in both
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he was brooding over the pathetic tale
in 1897
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" was
also taking shape in Shakespeare
mind about that time, and he wrote it
shortly after completing Romeo and
Juliet
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The Center Rush.

Weight and accuracy are the essen
tials for the center. He must be able
to hold his position in the middle of
the line at all times.
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From Our New York Dramatic Core
spondent.l

~RHE E. H. Sothern-Julia Mar
lowe company in Shakespear-
can roles is one of the few dis
tinct successes of the first half
of the dramatic season. Both Mr.. Soth-
era and Miss Marlowe are well suited
for the leading roles in their first pro-
duction, Romeo and Juliet" Seldom,
indeed, has this classic Shakespearean
tragedy received more adequate pres
entation in recent years so far as the
principal roles are concerned.
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He should pass the ball directly into
the quarterback's hands ct the proper
moment. When on the offensive he
should endeavor to push over his oppo-
site and break up the intended play.
HARRY GRANT.
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Mora History

Romeo and Juliet was first publish
ed by Shakespeare in its present form
in 1886. This tragic story says Ham
ilton Wright Mabie, had attracted him
at an early date. There is evidence that
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The Tackles.

Tackles should always seek to break
through opposing interference and
down the man who is attempting to ad-
vance the ball. They must be strong,
active men that can stand a great deal
of rough usage.
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gether in breaking up interference and
in getting the man with the ball. When
the tackle smashes the play the end
man should get the runner, and vice
versa.
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place in dramatic literature. Any self
esteeming person will do well to see the
Sothern- Marlowe revival for himself
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A Masters Work.

He added here and Topped OFF there.
s.npliEed this and furnished that. sub
z-ituted poetic meter for pedantic prose,
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England and America. There is no rea-
son to doubt that Mr.. Hawtrey's mana
gers will be convinced of the wisdom of
their venture.
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en- off the pigskin for a moment when
his team has possession of it.
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Capable Supporting Company.
C. Harrison Hunter is a praiseworthy
Mercutio, especially good in the duel
and death scene with Tybalt Ct L.
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FREDERICK TREGEL,