The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-16
HOUSE or PLEASURE.
New Astoria Theater IL Almost Com.
plete and Will BE Ready on Time.

Manager X. II. Elycrs Of the new Az
forla Theater nj the corner of Exchange
and Twelfth streets, " elnted with the
progress that IL making on this enter.
prise and that II will be ready for IT.
formal opening on the night of the
Goth, one week from next Saturday.
The auditorium |. now entirely clear
Of scaiIolding. the plasteiers are through
with their big tasks, the carpenters are
entering upon the finishing work in
their line many Of the doors Of the
house are already hung. the house is
completely wired and the lighting FIX
lures will be attached at once. the pain
ters viii follow fast upon the heels
Of The carpenters. and the big firproof
curtain will soon swing over the foot.
lights,
The seating Of the house will be be-
gun the first thing next week and the
final touches will follow quickly, to the
completion Of the handsomest house Of
pleasure this city has ever known.
The opening on the night Of the goth.
will be held back until the hour OF 0
o'clock sharp. in order to give the busi.
ness men of the city an opportunity to
ret TO the theater In time TO witness
the initial scene Of the beautiful comic
opera which il to herald the house 10
It's career, the Royal Chef Of which
the Lewiston press Of recent date has
The following happy announcement;
"Thc Royal Chef" introduced last night
TO the Temple theater the finest seem
cry that has ever faced Its audience
and with the settings were bright faced
chorus girls. well trained voices and new
and catchy costdmes~-enough to send
rapture to the hearts Of everyone in
the crowded seats of the playhouse.
The Royal Chef is clever, II deserves the
praise that critics have accorded it. Its
songs are new and It's features are ex-
elusive and Lewiston feels grateful over
securing such an attraction as its re-
sponse indicates.
collectively the company rs a most
capable one. but there are individuals
who deserve special mention. Harry
Hermensen is delightful chef, and his
portrayal l. wel.nigh inimitable. Three
curtain calls attest the popularity OF
the song, "Take Me Back to Chicago"
Gertrude Hutcheson. the prima donna,
il an actress and vocalist OF great
charm. Her feature song was "Noble
Signor. | Salute You," well rendered
and encored. Elsie Hazen and the
oRiley song. in which she was assisted
by the entire chorus, in emerald cos
tune, was one of the hits Of the eve
ming.
"The Rajah of Oolong as handled by
Oscar Raglnnd was clever bit OF
work. The tenor Of the company is
Mr. Clemenson of smart physique and
stirring voice. in the part of Lieutenant
Park. u. s. A. His duet with Princess
Tito was greatly enjoyed. While credit
il given for the display Of talent, Wal
ter Smith Is entitled to a share, as
the stage manager of the organization
for the well selected and exceptionally
drilled chorus,
"Taken altogether, it is doubtful If
another musical company has ever ap'
peared here whose essential parts are
so well balanced So favorable has been
the impression created that II is believed
the audience will be even greater to-
night.
Lewiston is glad the Royal Chef
came to town and is only sorry they
cannot tarry a few evenings more