Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04

mer solsticc does not mean that
the management Is idle. This Ia
che booking period for next season ana
Mr. Pyper is now making terms for the
various attractions which he will pre-
sent from September OH until late IN
the spring. Two bookings made dur
ing the week will be OF special IN
tcrest to his patrons. one came in tho
form OF dispatch from New York an
nouncing that Dustin Farnum had been
secured by Liebler and Company to
take William Fayersham's place at the
head OF "The Squaw Man company,
and that Ned Royle's masterpiece
would be seen in his nome town for
three nights the last week In Septem-
ter. MIR. Farnum was of course selected
after Fayersham retired because of the
record ne made in "Arzona" and "The
Virginian,' two roles very similar TO
that which he will be called on to fill
in The Squaw Man"
The other booking was for the Ie-
appearance of the popular salt Lake
Opera company. the managers. Nc
Clellap. Spencer. and Pyper having de-
cided to open the season on Labor day,
September 7, in an entirely new opera
entitled. The Girl and the Governor"
This opera which was written for JEFF
ferson DeAngeles, has not yet been
seen In the west and as II came from
the pen of Julian Edwards, who Is al
10 responsible for such successes OF
the Salt Lake Opera company as THE
Jolly Musketeers," and THE Wedding
Day there can be little doubt as to
It's reception. The only parts thus far
cast In the play are given to MIR,
Spencer the governor OF Il Spanish
province Mr. Piper an English lieu
tenant. and II. S. Ensign. who will re-
Joice In tho somewhat novel role of
an Indian chief.
Mr. Mcclellan will call the chorus to-
gether for rehearsal in the near future.
The death of Grover Cleveland ia re-
calling many anecdotes relating to him |
and his fast friend. the actor Joseph |
Jefferson. Here is the latest:
"A number of years ago some jolly |
fishermen down on Buzzard's Bay told |
the late Joseph Jefferson that his
warm friend at that time. President
Cleveland. intended to give Mr., Jeffer-
son an appointment abroad.
i've not heard word about it,
said Mr.. jefferson when he was so
told. "and l saw Mr. Cleveland only n
few hours ago. He didn't mention it
Would you like the appointment"
was asked.
Eyes, | suppose | would" replied Mr.
Jefferson. II have been public servant
as an entertainer for 40 years, and If
the public demands my services in an
other capacity / shall feel in duty
bound to accept.
by the way" continued the distin- |
guished actor, "to what country did Mr.. |
Cleveland propose to send me-"
cape cod" was the reply.
'Oh no. then; / could not accept"
"Why NOTE"
Because can't speak the langu-
age"
The fourth week OF the summer en-
gagement of the Orphcum Stock COM |
pany begins Monday night, with pro. 7
duction of The Brixton Burglary"
farce which Is said to be among the
most amusing and diverting plays CT |
recent seasons. 1t had a long run |
both In London and New York Friends |
of Roy Clemments will be pleased to
learn that he is to be cast for the |
star comedy part. while Miss Evelyn |
is to have n role that will be specially |
fitted to her talents. Mr. Baker win |
also have good chance to show his |
THE BriXton Burglary" tells the sto- |
ny OF a servant, who In the absence |
of his master horrows his best suit of |
clothes to attend a party. The family |
returns unexpectedly and James, the |
makes his escape through an |
adjoining house where he meets a |
real burglar The robber takes James |
clothes from him and gives him an
other suit, which has been also stolen \
Any amount Of funny complications |
arise. There are. of course, the usual |
love episodes, and the several ladies |
are given good opportunities The |
confidently expects THE |
Brixton Burglary" viii make one of |
the best records Of the season thus far. J
Opening at matinee performance
Monday afternoon. the Grand Thea
ter Will install for the coming sum
mer weeks, moving picuros of the lat
est and most expensive manufacture,
giving daily matinces at p. m. and
nightly performances at 1880, which
VIII run until II o'clock. The manage
ment, who are local people, give their
friends the assurance that perform
ance, pictures, and appointments win
not be surpassed by any others I'm the
city Manager COX, Of the Grand. with.
Lester Park and brother are behind
the venture, The operating viii be I'm
the hands OF Howard c, Mills. ballads
viii be rendered by MelwoOd Wilson, |
with Morris G. Stephenson Is musical |
director