The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-12
MATTERS OF INTEREST
CONCERNING THE THEATRE.
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(Advance Agent.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST
CONCERNING THE THEATRE
advance Agent.)
There is a legend in japan that tn,
theatre had It's origin in that countr!
in the ninth century by reason of al
earthquake which took place in th'
province of Yamato. A large crew
ice was formed by reason of the up
heaval, and from which emanated
poisonous vapors which spread deatf
and destruction all around. An awfu
scourge was the result. until the prizes
symbolic dance of incarnation on 6
grass-covered hill outside the tenn
pie. AS If by magic the death
vapors vanished ana peace and hap.
piness were restored to the country
The legend concludes that this is
how Japanese actin originated. The
Japanese word for theatre" Shibai-
va, is supposed to have come from
its origin, Shibai-Ya, meaning sod,
and va, a 'house."
In India every drama begins with
prayer y -ssss's sssss',
In Japan, when japanese lady
intends to go to the theatre, she is
called upon the day previous by a
hair-dresser to build up the artificial
structure which is the pride of every
Japanese high-born lady. This nee
essitates her to spend the night in
her state dress, reclining her head on
a wooden block, called Makura. A
few hours before going to the theatre
she covers her lips with thin lay
Ell OF gold, as 1t takes several hours
for this paint to change into the
cherry color which lends charm TO
the artificial white complexion of the
face.
AS a rule japanese performances
though certain historical dramas
which follow the life of the hero
through all his vicissitudes to his
death go on for several days.
In Japan, officially, the social posi-
ton of the actors is that of the low
est class of society, but in reality
they enjoy great consideration and
are idolized by the general public.
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Miss Francis Starr, demure little
STAR of "The Easiest Way, is 60
ing to Europe for the express pur-
pose OF 'sassing back" Her retalia-
tory remarks will be directed at Eli
nor Glynn, the Englishwoman and
authoress responsible for Three
the statement that American
men won't fiirt and other light weight
criticisms of American standards
Those who know say Miss Starr is
most discerning and subtle in search
ing out the weak spots of society,
and humorously caustic in portraying
them, and that the ascetic Elinor will
De given an estimate of her own peo-
pie by no means lax in candor or
daring.
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Marion Kerby, who will be seen
next season in one of the touring
companies of Charles Kleins latest
play, "TEe Third Degree" under the
of Henry b. Harris, Of
fers recipe for the chafing dish
n f.h hA fa
attractive feature of an after-theatre
supper,
OMELET A LA CARTE.
Six eggs. tablespoonful OF butter,
six spoonfuls of rich milk, half tea
spoonful Of onion or garlic juice, dash
of pepper one teacup of canned
French peas, we'll drained If you
like, one-half teaeup Of stewed toma-
toes, well drained. Put yolks OF eggs,
butter, milk, salt, pepper and onion
or garlic juice in pan, and place over
the lamp. When warmed, add the
white OF eggs, we'll beaten. Cook
about five minutes, then add the peas,
fold together and serve hot.
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Now that Henry W. Savage is
home again. his mail is overfowing
with manuscripts from people who
believe they have lust the thing
for him. The fact that he discov-
cred George Ade, Frank Pixley, Gus
lave Luders, Alfred c. Robyn, Edith
Ellis, author Of MARY James Pa"
Henry Blossom and Others has made
him a favored target. But a man
with ten productions on his hands ]