Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-12

Decorating for Washington's Birth
day.-After the performance of "Ari.
zona.' which by the ways appears at
the Illinois Tuesday, Jan. Is, the eve
ming of Feb. 81, the audience was slow
in leaving as the lobby was crowded
because of the pouring rain outside. A
number of people were still in the
auditorium as the ushers fastened to
their usual duties of dressing the
chairs and balcony in their night
clothes. AS the lengths of white can
vas were swung over the box ratings
from above, two young fellows gazed
curiously at the process.
81 wonder what they're doing" said
one to the other.
Most likely decorating for tomor-
row." was the reply. don't you re-
member that tomorrow is Washing
TONS birthday"
Sure enough" assented the first
speaker. then giving another observ-
ant look at the canvas fiuttering into
place over the balcony. he question
ingly continued: But | didn't know
that they decorated with white flags"
Thelma Next Fr:day.-Friday eve
ming, Jan. IS. the Illinois theater will
offer to its patrons one of the very
best attractions of the season in the
shape of Willis Maxwell Goodhues
dramatization of Marie Corell's thrill
ing romance, "Thelma," a novel which
has probably been read by more people
than anything produced by the brain
of modern literateur. Mr.. GOodhue,
who is best known by his farcical
comedies. " Hello, Bill" and His Roy
al Highness." is said to have made a
most consistent and scholarly stage
adaptation. and the company, headed
by Carolyne Mclean, who is to play
the name part. is described as being a
most competent one.
At the Grand Opera House.-The
Messrs. Shubert, who have a reputa-
ton for making very elaborate and
beautiful productions. produced in
New York last April. the beautiful
1.-The Social Whirl." and it has
but lately finished an extended run at
have achieved considerable success
In reference to The Social Whirl." is
is said that all the fun that can be eX-
tracted from recent dramatic incidents
in real life in connection with a we'll
known society journal is reproduced
with a musical setting that is full of
melody and catchy airs. The produc-
ton is rather an elaborate one and
the company numbers over eighty.
There is the usual Casino chorus and
in this case they are said to be an I'M
usually handsome aggregation. The
numbers of which there are
over Is, in most cases have achieved
such a success that they are being eX-
tensively played throughout the coun-
try by bands and orchestras. Charles
]. Ross. of Ross and Fenton, wrote for
"The Social Whirl," a number entitled
"Just Kids" which is sung by Mr.
Ross, Elizabeth Brice. and Fred Bond,
and many numerous humorous sketch
es and skitS are worked in. "a Rainy
Day. chorus, You're Just the One I'm
Looking For" and bill Simmons" Or
Il Can't Keep Still when the. Music
Plays" are ALI extremely popular. The
engagement of 1.-The Social Whirl'' at
the Grand opera house, Thursday, Jan.
IS.
Course of Concerts at Grand.-Un-
der the direction of Albert Petersen
and Henry Sonntag Jr., tri-city people
will be given a course of five first class
at the Grand opera house,
This course consists of
Leopold Winkler. the Steindel trio,
Arthur Hartmann, Gertrude Pepper
corn, and Watkin Mills. Leopold
the eminent German pianist.
opened the course with a recital Dec.
I and scored such marked success that
he has been secured for a return en-
gagement, Feb. II. The Steindel trio
IS composed of Bruno Steindel. the eel
% soloist of Theodore Thomas orches-
ira, Mrs. Bruno Steindel. pianist, and
Fritz lite, violinist. all artists in their
inc, will be at the Grand Jan. 81. Ar
.hur Hartmann, the wizard of the
VIOLIN" will appear Feb. 25, and his
recital will undoubtedly be the star
attraction of the course. This is his
irst concert tour of the United States |
md he is placed in the highest ranks |
among violinists. Gertrude Peppercorn |
will give recital March IL. She is q |