Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-28

to whether or not the Catholic church
through its clergy would endorse or con-
denim the stage offering. Inasmuch as r.
Marion Crawford was selected as the bio
grapher of the late Pope Leo it was thought
probable that the play would make for a
truer understanding of the Catholic faith.
After the first production q number of the
prominent Catholics of Chicago were Sc
lected to attend a performance and report
the peculiarities of The White Sister in
their relation to the church. The result
of the churchmen's visit was that a state
ment was issued by the Catholic publica-
lions to the effect that Miss Aliens play
was based entirely upon fact, as far as
the principles Of the church were concerned;
that Catholics would appreciate the play
and enjoy 1t; that Miss Aliens characterize
ton OF the nun was beyond reproach, and
that people of every sect and creed could
find no objection in ony part of the per-
Torrance, as the delicate subject of re-
ligion In general and Catholicism in par
ticular was treated in a most unusual
manner. with dizziness and dramatic power
and that as an entertainment The White
Sister was high in the list of the greatest
offerings of the American stage.
There is no gainsaying the fact that femi-
nine beauty plays an important part In the
modern drama. If a theatrical company
contains many beautiful women the thea
tiers are sure to be thronged. In selecting
the cast of 'The Traitor Manager George
H. Brennan has been fortunate In finding
so many actresses who are noted for their
beauty as well as for their ability. AS all
the women in the play, outside of the old
colored nanny, are Of the aristocracy Of
the south it was of course necessary that
the roles be portrayed by beautiful women
of grace and refinement. THE Traitor
will be the attraction at Boyd's April 4, 3.
6 and 4.
William Gillette's delightful comedy, BE-
cause she Loved Him &c." will afford the
Burwood company an excellent opportunity
for their talents during the week starting
this afternoon. A strange coincidence In
the selection Of this comedy is that in 1t
Miss Leone and Mr.. Bacon find their IA
vorite roles. Miss Leone has played the
part Of Gertrude West, the Jealous wife,
with great success for several seasons, and
as John Weathersby. her father, Mr.. Bacon
has his ~favorite part. Miss Jeffrey will be
Mrs. Weathersby, who begins quarreling
In pretense and ends in a serious rage of
jealousy. Mr.. Grew will be oliver West,
the artist husband who is falsely accused
by his wife, and Mr.. Fitch will be Tom
Weathersby, with a love for animals"
Miss Downin has a delightful role in Sonora
Gonzales, the Carlist enthusiast, whose
thrilling description OF 'the battle of To-
losa' leads old Mr.. Weathersby to kiss
her, thus laying the foundation for all of
the real trouble In the family. Mr.. Todd
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and Miss Storms steps out of her customary
girly -girly roles into the character Of the
irrepressible Irish servant. There viii be
matinees today, Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday.
For holy week, the closing week OF the
Lenten season. the Burwood company will
present THE Sign of the Cross"
The Empire Burlesquers, made famous by
the well-known Irish character impersona-
lions OF Roger Imhof, who is in a class
by himself as a deliverer of pure Celtic
wit in his former Casey creations. has a
new vehicle this seasonJthough along the
same lines-entitled. "casey's Alley will
be the attraction at Krug theater for four
days, beginning matinee today. New and
original musical numbers are introduced
by twenty beautiful chorus girls, who have
had special training for their respective
numbers. The scenery, costumes. songs,
dances are all new this season, 1t is claimed.
and nothing carried over from last year.
except the star-Roger Imhof.
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Next Thursday. Friday and Saturday
the management Of the Krug theater has
secured as it's attraction Buster Brown"
The scenery, costumes, music and songs
are spic and span with newness, while
the cast. headed by the little chap who
fairly exudes mirth, Master Rice, is away
ahead OF any yet seen, we are promised.
Buster Brown" should be largely well
coined. A special matinee on Friday.
School Days" the one-act musical
comedy. the very name Of which evokes