Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

orpheum--The orpheum MANAGE
mont made n somewhat daring venture
last night In increasing their prices
and introducing travelling dramatic
organization. That tho management
knew what Il was doing however, was
well evidenced before the night was
through. One of the cleverest COM
panies and most charming dclineations
our theater-going folk have witnessed
during the season was presented by
Katherine Grey and her excellent or
ganization, in Clyde Bitch's society
comedy entitled THE Truth" The
play, while constructed out of some-
what slender fabric. Is full of intense
interest. that goes on doubling until
the strong dramatic climax lie reach
ed, The story reyolves about a pretty
society wife who has imbtbed from
reprobate father the habit of telling
lies--white lies at first, but lies which
soon increase in Importance, and
threaten to ongulf both her happiness
and that of her sterling husband. The
part of the wife was portrayed by Miss
Grey, a handsome woman, charming
actress and an all-round mistress OF
her profession. She thoroughly cap
tivated her audience last night by her
rendition. Very exoellently done, also
was the part of the husband. by Rob-
ert Warwick, and his rich voice, COM
handing presence. and natural meth
DDS OF acting, were refreshing to see.
The character work was in the hands
Of Miss Ina Hammer as the socially
ambitious landlady and her work was
so fine and true to nature that 1t en-
titles her to mention alongside of the
star. Equally strong was the delinea-
ton OF the scoundreily father by
Harrison Hunter, creation which
stamped him as an undoubted artist.
The lesser roles were capably Played
by Katherine Emmett as Mrs. Lfrdon,
and Marion Barney as Laura Frazer.
The piece was handsomely gowned,
and the staging and scenery excellent
throughout.
There was fine audience in attend
ance, and though the house was not
crowded, II was a better turnout than
Monday night bills have usually
drawn at this house The bill goes up
Dolls House." Saturday afternoon and
evening
Theater-Renewed interest was
shown yesterday when the salt Lake
theater box Office opened for the WAL
ter Damrosch festival Of music, which
occurs tomorrow night. Many prom.
inent people secured stalls and several
parties were arranged for. Salt Lakes
music lovers have evidently awakened
TO the fact that they are going TO hear
a great Ameroican orchestra, headed
by one OF our greatest musicians.
Grand--"The House OF Mystery"
the bill at the Grand for the first half
OF this week, is a melo drama OF the
most startling kind and Is one of the
most interesting plays that the Earl
Burgess company has put upon the
boards. Last evenings audience was
stirred up to a high pitch of excite
ment, especially in the third act, where
a scene depicting the kingdom OF the
scarlet five," veritable devils in EN-
biyo, was as rurid as certain chapters
Of Marie Correlli's Sorrows of satan
AS usual the leading roles were in the
hands of Mr.. Noble. Miss Marke, Mr.,
Earle and Miss Lorraine, and were
sustained in a very satisfactory man
ner. Mr.. Scott also gave a good ac-
count of himself. While there was not
a large turnout, there was marked APP
probation on the part of those present
Thursday evening there will be a
change OF bill, I'm the Heart of tho
Storm" finishing out the week.
Iyric---A complete change OF bill
was lnaugurated last night, and the
moving pictures that talk are among
the sensations of the hour.