The Detroit times., 1911-02-09
THE STAGE

"The White Captive" which comes
to the Lafayette next week, tells the
story of Ruth Fairfax, daughter OF an
Arizona ranchman, who returning TO
her home from boarding school, finds
her father the constant victim OF the
depredatlons of band OF renegade
Indians and rascally whites, who steal
cattle from the ranch. She learns that
the foreman stands in with this law
lass gang. The foreman asks her to
marry him, and being refused makes
several attempts upon her life. En-
listed i'm her behalf Is Tom Merrick,
agent of the Carey Aeroplane Co. Tom
is thoroughly up-to-date and has the
happy knack at arriving In the nick
Of time. sent for by wireless tele-
graphy, and arriving via the aeroplane.
AS in the past. no small part OF
the AL. G.. Field Greater Minstrel en-
tertainment, which comes TO the Ly-
ceum theater next week, Is given over
to the splendid work OF the Field vo-
calists. This season the vocalists are
headed by Paul Lalonde and include
such well-known favorites as Charles
Reinhart, ]. N. Norcross, Herbert VIII
lison. Walter Sherwood, Jack Rich
ards. Will II. Starr, Norman Stanley,
Henry Zell and many others. MT
Field promises an entirely new show,
showing a number OF beautiful trans
formation scenes, and a clever parade
Of English character comedians, VIII
the comedy legs, DOC" Quigley.
Albert Chavalier. one OF the best
Of English character comedians will
come to the Garrick theater, Thurs
day evening, for an engagement tna'
will continue the remainder OF the
week, including Saturday matinee
Mr.. Chevalier has not been in Amer
lea in several years. On his FORMER
visits he was noted for his costeI
songs and representations, on the
vaudeville boards. This season ne
has a three-act comedy called Daddy
Dufard." I'm which he has the role oil
an old French actor, long since retired
from the stage and living quietly II
london. In this character he Is SAID
10 have ample opportunity to exercise
his peculiar talents. An excellent
supporting company and picturesque
stage investitute has been providec
for the comedy.
The announcement that Madame
Bertha Kalish will come TO the Gar
rick theater Thursday evening, FEB
| 16 in a revival OF "The kreutzel
Sonata (" in which she won distin
guished success when It was present
ed in New York several years ago
will be welcome news to local play
goers who will recognize that this
notable dramatic stars appearance In
Detroit Is among the important Things
! Of the theatrical year Madame
Kalichs Characterization Of Miriam
Friedlander I'm Langdon MitchelPs
adaptation OF Jacob Gordin's intense
~ interesting and powerful drama. has
been one of the artistic successes o.
the past decade. The strength OF the
character and OF the play itself gives
the role unusual importance.
Georqie Drew Mendum. who has the
mart of the newspaper correspondent
| in "The Echo" which comes TO th'
| Detroit opera house next week, Is one
of the famous stage family OF Drew
sbe Is a niece OF John Drew. He
| mart has been elaborated since The
niece was frst produced last season
in the Detroit opera house. Miss
Mendum is to nave part OF prom
,nence In one OF the musical comedies
Charles Dillingham; has In prepare
ton for next season.
Two Men and a Girl a musica
comedy. Will be the attraction. In the
| Garrick theater. the first half of mex
week. The company is headed By
Austin and Bailey and the entertain
ment is said to offer mirth and melod,
above the ordinary level OF musica
comedy
"The Three Twins" will return q
the Detroit opera house, Thursda!
evening. for a three nights engage
ment and Saturday matinee. Th'
niece was written by Charles Dickson
end Otto Haueriach with music b!
Karl Hoschna. composer of MADAME
sherry" THE Girl of My Dreams" an'
The latest Chicago success Katie
! hid" Everywhere THE Three
Twins" won the distinction OF beinI
! the cleanest, neatest and dainties
musical comedy that has been pro