The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

New York Will do the handsome thing
this afternoon at the New Amsterdam
theater, when a testimonial perform
ance will be given for Marcus Mayor,
the well known theatrical man. Among
those billed to appear are William Col
lier, Blanche Bates, Amelia Bingham,
Dustin Farnum, Lima Abaranell, Rob.
ert Hilliard and a long list of lesser
lights.
William Gillette, who is making his
farewell tour I'm repertoire is devoting
this week to his famous success, Sec
ret Service" His engagement at the
Criterion theater ends next X, and
after a tour of the leading citiesssit is
said that Mr. Gillette will settle dtNyn
to play writing. =.
Miss Ethel Barrymore in "Trelawny
of the 'Wellls,' is doing splendid
work Not since Mary Mannering,
headed by the Lyceum Theater COM
pany, produced the play in 1898 has
it been seen in New York City. Miss
Barrymore makes a splendid Rose
Trelawny and has the support of a
splendid company, in which is her
cousin, Miss Louise Drew.
Charles Klein's play "The Gam
blers" has entered its eleventh week.
OF the striking successes of the pres
ent season the Klein play holds the
record among the serious dramas.
Mrs. Leslie Carter, who has added
to her triumphs by her acting in the
leading role of 1.-TWO Women" has
joined the large number of prominent
women supporting the New York
school teachers in the fight for equal
pay. She has written letter to the
president of the Teachers associa-
ton stating her views on the subject.
At the Astor theater "The Aviator"
with Wallas Eddinger in the title role
is on view. The theme is of the mo,
ment, the treatment is farcial, the love
interest is strong and real aeroplanC
makes the climax.
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by
Kate Dauglas Wiggin and Charlotte
Thompson, is in its fourth month at
the Republic theater. The play is
one that appeals to old and young
alike.
At the Globe theater, Elsie Janis
makes ad elightful slim Princess,
which is also the name of her new
play. She takes the part of a Turkish
princess, whose lack of embonpoint
causes anxiety under conditions which
prove to be highly entertaining. The
play is by Henry Blossom, adapted
from one of George AIDES best short
stories.
Baby Min," Margarey Mayo's
laugh creating farce, is as popular as
ever at Days. Marguerite Clark, Ivy
Troutman Ernest Glendenning, Wal
ter Jones and their companion play
ers will continue the fun making TO
many weeks to come,
The consensus of comment concern
Suzanne" at the Lyceum theater il
that it shows Billie Burke at her best
The play is the story of simple lit
tie girl of no great intellectual pre-
tensions. but with remarkable sweet
ness of nature, lovable instincts ant
rare tact in department.
In alma, Where Do You Live?" a
Weber's theater, Truly Shattuck sing
delightfully."-. and her delicacy in POI
traying the title role robs it of an
coarseness. John McCloskey the ter
or, is also feature.
Miss Annie Russell has settled dow,
at the Garrick theater in The In
poster" In this appealing 4-act drf
matte story, life at first hand is pu
upon the stage in closely linked scene
moving in straightforward chain t
a climax that mikes humor and Patio:
Dustin Farnum in Milton Royale'
comedy, The Silent Call" will be pre-
scented at the Broadway theater mex
Monday night, its first presentation i
tnlS CITY having utcH uSldyC GU lOl DC
eral reasons. Miss Crystal Herne wi
be Mr. Farnum's leading woman, an
the cast is otherwise equally strong.
The performing animals, includin
the elephants and baby bears, deligh
the little folks at the Hippodrome an
among the other features are the Gu
oil Stn ntharWiGn
Butterflies in their aerial specialt!
The three spectacles, THE Earti
quake" THE International Cup" an
"The Ballet of Niagara" are. of cours
the bases of the entertainment.
Vesta Victoria will change from tn
American Music Hall to the Plaz
very soon. She includes in her repeI