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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

American. and the members play this
provincial British comedy along
Broadway and not Strand lines. But
as farce, along with musical comedy,
Is allowed a license not permitted 70
the drama. nobody cares what meth.
lods the farcuers pursue II the way
rs lined with laughter
Mr.. Gillette, nthe role OF the Rev.
Robert Spaulding, the private secre-
tary, revived one OF the best char
scterizations OF his stage career. His
oft-recurring. interrogative do you
known" and MY goods and chattels'
were greeted with as much laughter.
Friday evening, as when they first
became current phrases OF the day.
He made an immensely droll picture
In his long clerical coat, the carpet
bag. the bandbox, the umbrella. the
"golosh" and the travelling shawl. with
numerous packages, all In his long
arms at once. At one time or anoth.
er during the progress of the three
acts OF the farce. every other char
acter picks up, from one to a hlf doz.
en- times, the various articles men,
toned which the nervous Mr.. Spauld-
ing drops.
II Mr.. Gillette had never given any
thing else to the American stage his
private secretary" would have sur
rounded his name with fame. He has
had his successes, as actor and play
wright and he has had his failures
the later all too many OF late years
unfortunately but his return to the
local stage. at this time, after many
years absence, has proven that he Is
still one OF our most accomplished
actors and has lost none OF his draw
ing power as the large audiences
which have filed the theater at every
performance this week, testify. Fri.
theatergoers were there just because
they had seen Mr.. Gillette in The
Private Secretary" years ago and
wanted TO renew their memories and
enjoy hearty laugh. With the gray.
boards were the very young girls and
boys OF the family, for papa and mann
ma were sure there was nothing sa-
lacious or shocking or ill-mannered
about this good old farce. II certain
ly Is perfectly proper for old and
young, and its pure, innocent fun is
sweet air in the theater after the
average blast from the hot-housecom-
edy.
Remembering that 1.-The Private
Secretary" was written at time
when spiritualism was rampant I'm the
land. the part OF Miss Ashford enact
ed by Mis- Marie Wainwright, Is de-
licious satire. Mis- Wainwright, for
long years one Of our best actresses,
is one who can always come back
too, judged by the hearty hand clap
ping that greeted her on her first en-
trance. w. Riley Hatch was capital
Is the choleric old East Indian rich
uncle who continually inquiries "How's
your liver?" Charles H. Bradshaw
gave rich bit of comic characterize
tom as Gibson, the tailor. Clifford
Bruce and Albert Parker paired of
with the pretty Miss Rutter and Miss
Brown, as the juvenile sweethearts,
were capable and pleasing. Miss
Marion Abbott contributed to the
gaiety with clever piece of work as
Mrs. Stead, the London lodging house
keeper. All In all THE Private Secre-
tary," as acted By Mr.. Gillette and his
associates, is good for a continuous
laugh at any time.
Saturday matinee offers Sherlock
Holmes" and Saturday evening the
play will be Secret Service"
ELLA NAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
THE DETROIT TIMES: SATURDAY, MARCH II. 1s1l

company. presenting the "Rollicking
Girls" will be the attraction Tn the
uayety theater. commencing with A
matinee Sunday Mr.. Mason. who has
produced many Of the best musical
shows now on Broadway has spared no
labor or expense TO make this his best
effort. Jimmie Connors ard Tom Rob-
tnson are taking care OF the comedy
situations. assisted BY large. we'll
selected company OF funmaksrs. sing
chorus OF young ladies. picked. IL II
said. from the best available material.
There are Is song numbers In the
show, most OF which were written es-
pecialiy for this production.
AVENUE.
sam Rice. the Hebrew comedian and
the material which will make up a
large part OF the entertainment to be
given In the Avenue theater, Sunday
afternoon by The New Century Girls"
the attraction for the week. Mr.. Rice
r. an experienced laugh-maker and
that Will please patrons OF burlesque.
He calls the two musical pieces he has
written for the exclusive use OF Tho
New Century Girls" "A Surprise.
without much connected plot, but are
hlled abundantly with amusing ma
and opportunities for the 20 chorus
girls TO frolic I'm the songs and dances.
The principal members OF the company
and also contributors 10 the vaudeville
section OF the bill are Harry and Una
Lillian Ellsworth. travesty performers
lie Carol; Charles Saunders. Irish
comique; Irving Gear. Hebrew and
German comedian Johnny Marion, a
dancer OF the George Cohan type: Tom
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
WITH THE MUSICIANS


Son" (suilivan); duet for tenor and
baritone. "Crucifx" (Eaure); organ
offertory. Caprice" (Guilmant): con-
tralto solo, Consider and Hear Me-"
(Wooler); baritone solo, 20. God
Have Mercy from "St. Paul" Men
delssohn). Mr.. Howfand: trio, "Rend
Your Heart" (Schnecker). Mrs. Chase.
Mr.. Hobart and Mr.. Rowland; organ
postlude. "Triumphal March" (Guil-
mant)
The Knights OF Equity will give an
Irish concert. I'm their hall, Tuesday
evening. March IA, for which some
OF the best musical and literary talent
OF the city has been engaged.
A lecture on Wagner will be Civ
en- before the Detroit Review club, In
the Century building Monday after
noon, by Victor Benham. Mr.. Ben
ham will give talk on the Italian
operas, Wednesday afternoon. In the
Michigan Conservatory OF Music.
Harold jarvis. Miss Theresa shee-
han, reader, and Miss Romano Wen
dell. accompanist, will appear In the
parish hall OF Trinity Roman Catholic
church, Monday evening. Mr.. Jarvis
VIII return from short Canadian
trip Monday.
The coming appearance of the great
Sheffield choir, OF Shefheld, Eng. in
Detroit, In the Light Guard armory,
Saturday evening, April Is. Ia exciting
interest throughout Michigan and In
qufries for seats are already coming
IN to the local management. The choir
is acknowledged to be the best-trained
body OF singers known TO the musical
world. Its appearance In Detroit Is
in the course Of a worlds tour which
Will begin In the new world, March II,
In Halifax, ". s.
80
concert was given Friday even
ing In Y. M. c. A. hall under direction
OF the Detroit College OF Music. The
program was contributed by DR..
Charles Cragg, basso; Miss Della
Girardin. pianist: Miss Teresa NAL
colin. reader, and the mandolin and
guitar orchestra under direction of
Mrs. Marguerite Lavery. A concert
was given In the Mckinley school
Friday evening, by Miss Sara Schell-
berg, contralto, and Misses Gertrude
Quay and Eva Woodward Lord, plan
tstes, OF the college.
A striking pose OF Miss Lillian
Poll, the Detroit girl, who comes to
the Garrick theater, March 20, as
prima donna OF The Chocolate
Soldier graces the front page Of
the March Studio. Miss Poll receiv-
ed her earliest musical education
from A. Nj. Straub, of this city, who
sent her to a famous Italian teach
er now resident In Florence, who had
been Mr.. Straub's teacher and friend
many years ago. Miss Poll il hand
some young woman whose success ON
the operate stage the past season
has been marked. The Studio for
the current month has an extra num-
Der of fine half-tone pictures and as
usual IL replete with newsy informa-
ton In all its departments.
80
The following program will be CIV
en- in Our Lady Of Help parish hall,
Tuesday evening, March IA, at 8
o'clock: Overture, orchestra; irish
Songs, Irish Choral society: violin
selections. Miss q. Lovets~ vocal solo,
Edward 'Flanhery: leoture. THE Irish
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
LYcEuM.

Nine. Genee's first opportunity for
exploiting ner marvellous dancing abil-
ity, was given I'm The Soul Kiss" one
OF the most charming and subtle musI-
cal concoctions of the last decade. The
piece is now being produced In the
Gilmore. from the Crystal Palace. Lon
don, has usurped Mime. Gtnce's place
as the dancer, who gives To the artist
that which he has made a world wide
search for. a kiss that comes from the
soul. the theme used by Harry T.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

The Russian Symphony orchestra OF
65 players, under the direction OF Mod
est Altschuler will be heard In two
attractive programs In the Garrick
theater. Sunday afternoon and even
ing, March 10. In addition to the or
chestra there will be a quartet OF not
able artists. including Nine. Nina
Dimitrieff. the distinguished Russian
soprano, who is said to be woman OF
rare personal charm, as well as a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
LAFAYETTE.

The baying of the bloodhounds. tho
mad dash across the ice. the slave
COCK scene. ana other eplsodes equaily
familiar are TO be re-enacted In the
Lafayette Jheater next week, when AL
w. Martin Will bring his Uncle Toms
Cabin" show to Detroit for a weeks
engagement. The story OF Uncle Tom.
his separation from his wife and chill
dren. his sale to traders down tho
river and the haven he finds I'm the
home OF Little Eva, lis known TO nearly
every woman, man and child in the
country. Harriet Beecher Stowe struck
the keynote of human sympathy when
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

= =. -. - - -
soldier Race, A>y-
=. y; chorus !szs1 ocS
Teceessonai' orc1>1<yu- 49,
ne osen spent ~ -
Sullivan. IL ! fInIshed sooo1cr
presents an abundance g IT.
and humor. The Irish ChoenI 81
win make its frst appoarnnoU I'll h
ment The society has boon o1IIlHlUt
ly trained under Prof. Ky4nk ADGI-
49, q : "
ror the nal concert 81 me kF.'t
Ctenestral assoc1.tion seas0ns 20 ~
nven in the LiSnt oueFo
ahu.sdsy evening March - ~ -
Cmcinnati symphony orcnes.r- 49,
ductor stokovsn mas ARRANGED st!1H-
ing program. Inc orcnestra VII peny
ocnuoerts diminished IN pno<<
group OF mooern huse1en coupoyr
tons called caucasian skeecnes -
strauss DcAm ana lransugoze<pr<
siven mere previously py me 1no4s
orchestra. NINE. Jeanne JomeiA -
prano' VINO mas peen engaged nDecS'-
~ Tor THIS concert, VIII sing two o.
auc arias win orchestral aceompe
ment-tne famous Hymn 20
aria from "L'Enfant Prologue" By D
Busy. The sale of seats for the co.,
cert will open I'm GrinneIl's, March ~
-
Bishop EDWARD ~. Kelly, OF Ann ~.
Dor, VIII lecture WEDNESDAY even
March 10, on irish literature
Columbus hall, Tor the dement, o. y
Francis Home Tor Orphan Boys. NUS
cal numbers VIII be given Dy MA ~
w. haass. soprano ana Wiinam LevS
tenor, Mrs. Haass VIII sing A am
from La Gioconda tPoncniein), ma
two English songs, and MT. Lawn VIII
sing an operate aria and two Engilm
songs. Charles FREDERICK Morse VII
play the accomplishments Inc iec-
ture and musicale nave been arranGe0
py the congregation OF the Cnurcn q
the Blessed Sacrement, Woooweru ma
beimont-aves. Tnis cnurch mas ~
ways held 81. Patricks DAY Denquet,
but this year decided 10 Dsno tne1r
energies to an entertainment TO RAISE
funds for the 81 Francis nome wnicn
Is In the same parish AZ tne biesseo
Sacrament church. Tickets may %
procured In Columbus temple or at
Grinnelfs.
49,. o $1,000 -s...
y "a I'LL .1 ar - Dn 80,
an VIZ % 49,
m.s anu NV ~n ~. n .nn.sanr. 49,, 80 -
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11


Barr, an English coincidence. The La
Belle troupe are sensational performers
as they do number OF original and
very daring feats on wire high above
the stage. 1t Is an act that thrills. so
tits said. Miss Barr Will be heard for
the first time In Detroit. She comes
from the London nails and has a lot OF
material that will be fresh and anus
ing Two skits are on the new bill.
One Is a western AFFAIR and bears the
title. "A Breeze From the Western
Plains" II will be played by Ed w.
Foster 4 Co. The other Is a comedy
skit, "Shaksperes Misfortune" and
will be enacted by Young * Phelps.
One OF the important acts will be OF
musical nature. 1t Is given by Bell
and Richards. who are comedians and
who play a number of instruments.
Eddie Lennox will increase the laughs
with his black-face comedy. Other acts
will be Bradley & Ward, eccentric
knock about comedians Billy Sadler.
prince OF Irish comedians" and the
new motion pictures.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

she wrote this book. Though written
I'm 1851. 1t Is still read. and the play
has lived on and on, and promises TO
outlive the present and even the COM
ing generation. The villain OF the
story is simon Legree. as every one
knows, while excellent comedy Is at
forded by Lawyer Marks and the
Quaker, whose 'chaw of terbaccer"
finds a soft resting place In the eye
OF Marks The character of Little Eva
Is one OF the most beautiful ever given
the stage. Mr.. Martin promises q
strong cast and big scenic equipment
CAYETY.
Jack Mason's new Rentz-Santley
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
Mr.. Sothern and Miss Mariowe In
1.-THE Merchant of Venice"

The "Shylock" of Mr.. Sothern and
the Portia OF Miss Marlowe were Of
fered, Friday evening, In the Garrick
theater, for the only time in the cur
rent engagement, but, as several
presentations have. been given in the
past, the Detroit public knew what
to expect from these admirable ar
fists. In the principal roles of The
Merchant OF Venice" The theater
was filed to the mo more room" or
der from top to bottom as indeed
has been the case during the entire
week
The Sothern-Marlowe production
Of The Merchant of Venice" Is we'll
known for Its sumptuousness of stage
investiture, its colorful groupings of
well-drilled supernumeraries and its
correct and well-deyeloped scenes,
following the best of the modern ac-
cepted standards OF Shakespeare.
That ii Is well-acted in every char
acter goes without saying, for Mr..
Sothern and Miss Marlowe were new
er known to slight the smallest part
in order to seemingly increase the
picture Of their own excellence. Each
oNtoi 10 ShooSh bCNau6C Vi III
ness for the work given him to per-
form, and, as the majority of the
men and women in the Sothern-M Mar
lowe forces have been together un-
der the banner of these stars for
many seasons, the result IL a perfec-
ton of individual and united effort
that Is making history for the stage
In the matter Of Shakesperean pro-
auctions.
Mr. Sothern's "Shylock" is a re-
markable characterization, as studi-
Gus as 1t is interesting and cpmpell-
ing. While he does not offer any
startling deviations from the great
interpretations Of the past, neverthe-
less, he endows 1t with a strong in
Gividuality which is observable in
all of Mr.. Sothern's work. His visual
ization OF the physical attributes of
Shylock presents the face and fig
ure OF the Jew in a striking bit of
portraitupe. His reading of the lines
Is as beautiful In elocution, in i'm
port and In understanding, as marks
his other Shakespearan roles. AS
the seasons go b., Mr.. Sothern's
work in all Of the great characters
or Shakespeare which he has given
to the stage, grows In artistry.
Miss Marlowe's "Portia' IL one of
the loveliest of pictures. The person
al attractions of this charming ac-
tress are emphasized In the robes
and the graces of Portia. The dimple
allures everybody permitted to gaze
upon Its frame in that wellrounded
pretty chin. A more delightful Por.
tia does not tread the boards. and
even the best efforts Of Ellen Terry
are forgotten In the beauty OF Miss
Marlowe's presence and art.
Every member of the cast offered
the best that is in them, and tumult.
uous applause was the reward Of their
efforts.
Macbeth" Is scheduled for the
Saturday matinee, and The Tanning
of the Shrew' Saturday evening, will
close the engagement.
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present what Is said to be one of the
best laughing hits OF the year, one
act farce called "A Night at Lodge. In
which a married man dreams OF an
imitation ceremony. and. because OF his
dream, withdraws his application for
membership I'm the Royal Mongolians
Al. Fields. n well-known monologist
and parodist. promises bunch OF new
Jokes and stories. The musical Good
mans have refined musical act. In
which they play variety OF instru-
mentH sRawson a Claire, In Juvenile
skit Just Kids in Yesterdays" and
the Milescope are the other acts.
The Miles theater has secured. as one
of its principal attractions for the week
of March 20. Will O'Hearn and company
in an Irish comedy playlet. featuring
possess a. remarkably, pleasing tenor
voice, which has earned him the title
OF "the Chauncey Oicott Of vaudeville"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
Gillette Scores Hand In "The Private
Secretary"

Secretary"
That many Of the good, old-fashion.
ed farces have the modern variety
such as Seven Days" and "The Lot
terry Man." which SO amused Broad
way and bored the provinces" the
past couple OF seasons, backed of
the boards was proven to the CON-
plete satisfaction of a very large audi
ence, Friday evening, I'm the Detroit
opera house. when William Gillette re-
vived his own adaptation OF the Eng
lish piece, THE Private Secretary"
This face, which had a tremendous
popularity 20 years ago. kept the audi
ence In paroxysms OF laughter from s
until 11:15 o'clock with its hilarious
fun, and everybody went home with
aching sides. feeling they had had
one of the best entertainments of the
season placed before them.
When Mr.. Gillette took out THE
Private Secretary from the store
house and busted him OF the cobwebs
of years, for use this season he put
on a few up-to-the-moment touches TO
dialogue. The result IL incongruity,
and at times, the mixture OF the old
with the new doesn't "marinate" as
the cook says about the mayonnaise.
Mr.. Gillette's company, while excel
llent In every respect, Is thoroughly
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

Burnett, styled the Olcott OF burlesque;
Grave Lillian. petite soubrette and
dancer. and Patsy Curtin and Harry
Stevens, acrobatic comedians. The
show is dubbed "The-Aerople OF Bur
lesque," which probably means the
flies high.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
Hoods
Sarsap ariIIa
The Ideal Spring Medicine
Alternative and Tonic

Pleasant take agreeable in action positive in effect
Pures the blood strengthens the builds the
whole system Get it in liquid tablets called Sarsatabs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
x ;E,i; PLAY HOUSES

orean art. Miss Gilmore gives re-
markable exhibition. "a is said. intro
dances. The entire company OF 90 peo-
pie are kept busy from the rise OF tho
curtain TO the fall giving life 10 the
smith book and the Levi music.
Throughout the entire performance
there runs a soft. mellow strain or
great soothing power.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

Coats cut on straight lines with
but little fare around the bottom will
be worn this spring.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

The narrow skirt is the most no
ticeable feature of the new spring
suits.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

With sThe Soul Kiss" In the Lyceum.
Smith in providing a cloak for the
beautiful. langurous music OF Mauric"
Levi
''The Soul Kiss will be offered In
the I,yceum theater for one week, COM
mencing with "a matinee sunday. IL
stands out as an Imposing musical Of
fering. "a numbers being listed on the
program. Features OF the perform
ance are the novelty OF the ensembles.
the variety of group dances and tho
individual exploitation of the tcrpsich-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11
CYNTHIA cREY's 7
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey: () What will
remove a ring in a red lansdown
skirt, caused b ygasoline? CD Please
tell me something nice for lunch to
take to a basket social. (3) Is 1t all
right to put ones card in? (4) How
can | make the basket attractive?-
Daisy.
A: U Try chloroform. CD Dain
ty cream cheese and nut sandwiches,
Saratoga chips, thinly-sliced cold
meat, olives, deviled eggs, cakes. (8)
Yes. (D Cover the outside with tint
ed crepe paper and tie around the
basket near the top a ribbon which
harmonizes in color Line with white
crepe paper, or paper napkins.
Dear Miss Grey-Will you kindly
give me the home address of Andrew
Carnegie? A READER.
A-Fifth-ave., New York.
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FAMILY.

Two promising hsadliners Will top
the new bill OF vaudeville for the
Family theater, the la Belle troupe
high wire equiiibrists. and Miss Ida
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-11

The following program will be CIV
en- in Our Lady of Help parish hall,
Tuesday evening, March IA. at 8
o'clock: Overture, orchestra; Irish1
Songs, Irish Choral society; violin
selections. Miss e. Lovets~ vocal solo,
Edward 'Flsnhery: leoture. ~The Irish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-14
BRICK is USED IN
POLITICAL QUARREL
James Long Fined $50 for Trying
to Convince Brother by As
saulting Him.

A family quarrel, which was
brought 10 a climax Sunday after
noon, when James Long effectively
used a brickbat on his brother,
Thomas Long, was aired this morn
ing in Justice P. II. Wells court,
and the former was fined $50 and
costs for assault with a deadly weap-
on. He appealed his case 10 the cir
cult court. The argument which pre-
cipitated the fight concerned the
commission form OF government and
the standing in the race of the var
ious candidates. There was a diff
ference OF opinion in the family as
to the quality OF the different as
pirants. Mere words led into a heat
ed argument and unable to contain
longer, James picked up the
brickbat and hit Thomas in the
head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-14
EpiIeptic Fits

There is nothing more frightful
in a happy home than 10 have one
of its members instantly seized with
q dreadful attack of epilepsy or fits.
The many grateful letters from such
homes. after the use of Kosine. the
remarkable remedy for this dread
silment, testify 10 the real merits
Of the preparation.
1t is a meritorious article and IS
Bold on a guarantee plan that de-
serves your confidence. The price
$50 will be refunded by The Har-
per House pharmacy II not fully sat
isfied after using a bottle. Mail or
ders filled by the Kosine company,
Washington, D. c., or The Harper
House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-14
DENNISON PLEADS
HE Is NOT GUILTY
Asks Trial of Charges Against w. \.
NOrthcOtt by Dubuque
Camp.

John d. Dennison of Dubuque went
Modern Woodmen today and entered a
plea of not guilty to the charges pre-
ferred against him by w. A North
colt, former head consul. He also
made a request for change of venue
from the board of directors to his own
camp in Dubuque. There is no author
ity in the constitution of the society,
however, to warrant allowing this
request and the trial will probably
come up in March Dennison, it is al
legged, has made false charges against
Northcott and other officers of the
Modern Woodmen.