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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
'The Passion Play at Orpheum This
 Week

Henry Ellsworth will present at the Or
 pheum theatre all this week, with matt
 nees Wednesday and Saturday, the only
 original and authorized colored views oi
 "Oherammergau. its people and thclI
 Passion Play of 1910" There will be 3oi
 views shown at each performance and
 there will be eight performances. one eaca night and two matinees.
 MT. Ellsworth enjoys the distinction oi
 being the only American who has ever
 lived in Oberammergau. where he spent
 II summers studying the people and theiI
 Passion Play, and in 1910 he secured these
 exclusive, genuine original views, which
 are shown with original Passion Play
 music, choir singers and chimes.
 Of the attraction the Richmond Journal
 says:
 quaint little village of Oberammergau, in
 Bavaria could surpass in instrucuveness and pleasure the pictorial reproduction oi the Passion Play given al the Academy of Music last night, with Henry Ellsworth as the lecturer.
 There were some who went to the play house with misgivings lest either the pie
 lures or the accompanying discourse should shock their religious sensibifies. but these assuredly had nothing of which to complain.
 The lecture, which was carefully pre- nared and exceptionally well delivered. was couched in language that defled crit icism. while the colored photographs and nortraits of the players represented the best work of which camera is capable. Ii should be explained here that there
 are no motion pictures of the play, as the | authorities of Oberammergau positively l yorhade any to be taken. But Mir. Els wortb's entertainment is almost as satis- | f,,,,o as the play itself. for his 3O0 cor | rectIy colored views fully cover the ground They show not only the land | scane the village, the theatre, the stage, Inc scenes. the costume and property rooms hut all of the players, both in tbeir costumes and in their private walks 1 of life. - 1 os the Kreuzsschule School of the CrossJ made from the photograph taken during
 the play in 1905.
 None of those who figure in the play re- sort to make ups, as the use of cosmetics ,s absolately forbidden, but all are most a,a horately costumed with an eye single to accnracy. It would appear. too. that in ,nanv cases the costumer has followed the style of the old Italian masters. Certain if ;s that several of the pictures. in color ation and general effect, strongly suggest the nobler canyasses seen in Rome. Flor ! ence. and other Italian cities, The figures. however are all the portraits Of people
 who actually lived or are living and whose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Grand Concert This Afternoon

The famous Russian Trio-Eugene Bern stein. piano; Michel Bernstein, violin, and Arthur Bernstein cello--will be heard in a grand concert at the Jefferson at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 The three brothers who compose the Russian Trio. are men of culture and re- finement and each has a most pleasing personality. All three were born in Rus sia and inherited their musical tendencies days was a well known singer and a favorite at the court of Prince Dolgoruky. in Moscow. Her stage name was then MademoiselIe Korolenky.
 Eugene the pianist. is gold medal graduate of the Imperial Conservatory at Moscow, for many years directed by Saf- anoff. He came 10 America some years ago and established a most enviable repu- tation as a pianist as we'll as accompa- mist of high rank. The chief characteris- tie of his playing, besides his wonderfully clear technique and beautiful, limpid tone. is his ability to interpret music of any period or style in it's proper sphere and manner. Very few piapists of today are able to play solos and at the same time interpret chamber music with the skill lie displays. His reputation extends from coast to coast.
 The second brother, Michel, violnist. is A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels. He obtained first prize with distinction in 1902, playing the Tchaikovsky Concerto for violin. He also studied under Professor Berthelier of Paris for term. This young vioinist is an artist of rare accomplishments, pos sessing a sensuous tone and brilliant technique.
 Arthur Bernstein, the cellist, is a pupI, of Professor Jacobs of the Royal Conser- vatory in Brussels. where he graduated in 1908 with high honors. His warm. rich tone has been the envy of many ceiist on the concert platform today.
 Three such artists, by close associa- ton in blood and art. can accomplish won derful results. as has been attested by all who have had the pleasure of hearing one of their concerts.
 The Bernstens are said to be exception ally fine in the three numbers on today's programme-Beethovan' trio, Opus q. Saint-Saens' Serenade and Arensky's trio in D. Minor, Opus g.
 Perhaps no music has more peculiar fascination, a more growing appeal to the people of the western world, than that of Russia The reason of this fascination lies in the fact that the very soul of the Russian people is expressed in their music. The dreary wastes, the gray skies and many centuries of oppression. have rroduced that profound melancholy, that hopeless yearning. which forms the key note of Russian tonal utterance.
 Arensky, who died in the prime of life. but few years ago. may be classed among Russia's eminent composers. He was a pupil of Tschaikovsky. his music being somewhat reminiscent of his master. and there is an elegance and spontoneity in his compositions which at once charms and captivates
 This trio in D minor, to be heard in Birmingham today, is one of Arensky's $ best known works and may indeed De called inspired. It begins with a vigor- ous and energetic allegro and at once the cello sings a passionate melody which, when developed. becomes definitely dra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
"The Sweetest Girl in Paris"

Miss Trixie Friganza sailed into the safe haven of musical comedy success on a gale of laughter that left in it's wake sense of delight that followed one be- yond the portals of the Tulane theatre where she opened last night in her play, The Sweetest Girl in Paris !" Thus wrote the critic of the Daily Picayune in New Orleans on last Christmas morning. "The Sweetest Girl in Paris is easily one of the great conspicuous musical comedy hits of the decade.
 Last season it ran for 30 weeks at the La Sale opera house in Chicago, and this season has invaded the south immediately following triumphant tour of the coast The reason for this unusual success is not far to seek. Manager Harry AsISln has followed his unvarying custom in present. ing on the road The Sweetest Girl in Paris with the identical cast and scenic equipment that delighted Chicago theatre soers. Not only does the bubbline and constantly amusing Trixie Frieanza-- stout, jolly, ebulient Trixie-appear at the head of the organization. but her support- ing company is the same in every respect that helped her romD through the link ling Joe Howard music last season, and for the very first time. the far famed La Salle beauty chorus has been induced to go on tour. The piece contains full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

to such a husband and so, while they are waiting for her to sign the agreement, she runs away to Paris and her artist friend. The artist, middle aged bache- Tor. a mmeber of the institute, receives her, of course-what else can he do2 She stays on though Well, she's only d child and she brightens the whole place. Then one day in an outburst of jealous rage she tells him she loves him. He aughs-at first. And then knows that well, that his life would be very empty without her. and so, when the curtain falls, the audience knows that they are going to marry and live happy ever after.
 Miss Burke ought to be very charming as Colette and the New York critics say she is-more charming. more winsome than in any other role she has played. c. Aubrey Smith has the part of the artist, and he plays it delightfully."-. they say Others in the cast are George How ell, Henry Miller, Jr., Morton Selton. Ed win Nicander, Jane Evans and Alice Gale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Miss Billie Burke in .sThe Runaway

Miss Billie Burke comes to the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday with her newest success, ;The Runaway the piece that is heralded as "the best of all Billie Burke comedies It is the work of Michael Morton, who wrote My Wife" in which Miss Burke made her American debut as John Drew's leading woman a few years ago. The opening scene of the comedy Is laid in a small Breton village at the home of Mile. Irondelle. whose niece, Colette is the heroine of the story the dramatlst has selected to exploit. A lodger in the house is Maurice Delonay, famous nainter. who has been sketching in the neighhorhood Under his tutelage and en- commencement Colette, a pretty girl of Is. has developed genuine talent for paint ing.
 Her most serious attempt so far has been A sketch of nymphs dancing in a sylvan glade, the nymphs being the little hare legged girls of the village. hired 10 nose at two sous each, and the sylvan slade the orchard back of the house. And ghorror of horrors,-she has painted the nict,,r-4 on a Sunday afternoon when she should have been at vespers. Her soul Is in danger and must be saved. But how l? Ati inc cure has it. A marriage, And his pet pupil. the head of his cateclfsm class. will be just the right husband. But Colette refuses. She prefers convent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Richard (Himself) Carle

If you never saw Richard Carle in form CT years, don't fail to see him when he comes to the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night with his latest success. Jumping Jupiter" for discerning critics have said that the elongated comedian was never so funny as in this piece and never ap- peared in a funnier play. Carle's plays are all constructed for laughing purposes only and as he writes them himself, stages them himself and acts the star part in them himself. he certainly has every opportunity to be as funny as the law al lows Crowds always flock to see Carrie cut the capers that only Richard Qlin- selD Carle can cut, and sing the songs in that placid, quaint style that only Carle can assume. Carle has not been in this vicinity for some time and the public has missed a treat in a tall, bald headed, bespectacled genius who has talent for amusing in a way strictly his own, so there can be little doubt that Jumping Jupiter" will attract largely
 Next to the Star it is wise to admit that the play is the thing and Jumping Jupi- ter is said to be the merriest musical
 farce of the year It was elaborated by Mir Carle from tried and true farce by Sydney Rosenfeld called The Purple Tadv'' and in it's new form carries suffi-
 cient plot and probability to justify the fun and melody. MT. Carle plays the part of an expert on dermdtoloS3' proieSsioh that endears him to the women of the play. Through the exigencies of the plot he is forced to acknowledge an extra wife and his struggles to disentangle himself from the tangle of lies in which he finds
 himself gives this original comedian ample opportunities.
 The music is from the prolific pen or Karl Hoschna, that genius of melody, who
 whote Madame Sherry" 'Three Twins, l.. I lfFf1lN ing Jupiter he is heard in his best, and such numbers as Little Girl l Love You" and "Snuggle,' will captivate the ear. Others which are popular are '1 Like to Have a Flock of Men Around Me,
 Thank You" and "The Strains of the Wedding March"
 The cast of Jumping Jupiter'' is head ed by Edna Wallace Hopper, who has
 been specially engaged for this produc- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Passion Play At orpheum

scherzo, written in three-quarter time, Arensky displays a marvellous freshness of invention, It is rich in rhythmic de- vices and rings with true gayety
 The elegy, in it's decided contract to the scherzo. pours out melody of indescrib- able beauty. Tt is deeply poetic and IS filled with sad introspection. Although the main note is one of almost funereal gloom, it contains rays of hope convey- ing q theme breaking in upon the dark ness with a resigned, if not glad, sound.
 The finale bursts forth with typical Rus sian abandon and a pleasing effect is noted in the recurrence and working out cf themes already heard A fitting climax is reached in the coda and with spirited bravura the work is brought to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

score of distinct song hits, yet. strange to say, plot that Is worthy of the name and capable of interesting the spectator on it's own account. erhe Sweetest Girl in Paris" is also particularly rich in eiab- crate spectacular effects, and taken alto gether is quite the most original and novel musical production on the boards today.
 "The Sweetest Girl in Paris will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday matinee and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Although theatrical companies all over the country are complaining of extremely poor business this season, yet Blanche Ring in her new musical comedy, The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Burgermeister Thanks Ellsworth

The following is a translation of let ter written in German to MT. Henry Ellsworth, the noted traveller, by $. Bauer, the burgermeister of the village Of ODer- ammergau Bavaria This very friendly message from the principal citizen of the beautiful little village indicates that the American lecturer was on most friendly terms with a great majority of the Vli- lagers, after his residence of Il summers among them:
 Oberammergau, Bavaria. Dec. 21, 19lO Nightly Esteemed MT. Ellsworth; To my regret I was in Munich at the time of your leaving Oberammergau. m consequence of which I could not take leave of you in person. It has, in meantime, been impossible for me to write you for I have been over burdened with work but it is my heart 2 desire and. as head of the community, my duty to express to you our heartlelt thanks for your untlring efforts, for fully ten years and especially during the last year. in which you have taken such great interest and have served with all means at your command to have the Passion Play visited by multitudes of your fellow coun- trymen.
 You may rest assured that on my part as well as that of the committee, your services will at all times receive recogni- ton and appreciation.
 TO tnlS eNpleSSioh VI "'i ei desire to add the request that you may at all times in the future retain the same disposition for the well being of Oberam- mergau which you have shown at all times in the past.
 With the best wishes for a Merry Christ mas and hoping to be able to again greet you in person during the next year | remain with the highest regard and re- spect toward you.
 Yours very truly,
 (Signed) S BAUER, Bnrgerihelster.
 MT Ellsworth. with his 50l narNeious views, will appear at the ofpheuHi'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

connection with the Passion Play has given them celebrity.
 season or so ago Richmond saw series of Oberammergau pictures, but they pertained to the play of 1900. Mfr Ellsworth's magnificent collection brings the great religious drama up to date-or, rather. presents the play of 1910. Incident ally it shows the encroachment of mod ern ideas in the village, that is. the signs of progress which are noticeable in the home life of the people. But most of the old time rules governing the Passion Play still prevail and the precedents Of former decades are religiously followed, save where the impressiveness of the pro- duotion may be enhanced by latter day improvements.
 Too much can hardly be said in praise of the pictorial reproduction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Playhouse Gossip

l Tn "The Fortune Hunter,' the comedy 1 by Ninchen Smith. there is placed pos 1 tive passion for realism In the ilrst act l the Ibrarv of a luxurious bachelor apart | ment in New York is reproduced Tn every detail. all furnishings being duplicated | even to the etchngs. A run down couil-
 fry drug store is shown in the second act. l It was produced from an original tlat l' ! took weeks of travel 10 find, In a toWll III | pennsylvana. Messrs Conan and liar l ris, finding 1t impossible to duplicate a l large part of aged fittings. bought tnenl l from the ancient druggist for sum larse l enough to equip his store in modern style+ | Tn ,b ethird act a smart new, glttering 1 drug store is shown fully stocked wlth natent medicines chemicals, toilet art l cles cigars stationary, candy, prescflp- l lion department and elaborate soda water | fountain. Soft drinks of all Kinds are served at the fountain, and the store car ries on an active and actual business. | Eyerything that is asked for IS supplied | b,' inc drur clerk, who is the hero of the l comedv The fitting and stocking of this store cost sl5.0o0, but the result Is worth
 the money.
 i William Faversham, who is starring in Edward Knoblauchs brilliant comedy | "The Faun" is one of the most versatile actors on the English speaking stage. Tn 1 the minds or iidliS Pins So'i9 4hi. ! A ~' shann,s name is perhaps most associated with plays of serious nature. mainly be- ,ause his endeavors the past few seasons have lain chiefly in that channel. Ills dramatic moments in "The Squaw Man, his searching impersonation in "The World and His Wife, his tragic methocs in "Herod' are memories still yividly
 green in the memory of every playgoer. But one has only to look back few sea- son further to recall the Faversham whose gay inimitable performance of the ioyIaI "Algy'' in Lord and Lady Aley'' was one of the comedy triumphs Of the
 generation. Again this season Mir. Faver- sham brings to the forefront his remark able gift for comedy Tn his present play
 he i,npersonates faun or wood god the
 deity of the shepherds and field creatures,
 who is the immortal embodiment of an
 earthly delights. From beginning to end
 in ssThe Faun,v Mir Favorsham radiates ioy and cheeriness Chief in MT. Baver- shan,'s supporting company is the beautl- full and talented Miss Celia Haskell, while the production in its entirety is character ized by the intelligent and artistic lavish ness which is perennial with this popular actor manager.
 "Drama Leagues" and Societies of PIavgoers'' have beeen formed in several cities of late with the avowed purpose of improving the status of the drama as A moral. and educational force and of di- l recting the stage to the path of self inl- provemert William Hodge. who plays "The Man From Home has aligned him- self. in a recent article on this subject,
 with tha general movement in this dlrec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
JEFFERSON THEATRE

 , This f-anoon at 3:so o'clock , Famous Russian Trio in grand con-
 ; cert. , Monday night-Richard dHimselO , Carle. } Tuesday night-Mlss Billie Burke.
 , The Runaway"
 ; Friday matinee and night--Aborn , English Grand Opera , Saturday matinee and night-"The
 ? Sweetest Girl in Paris" , BIJOU THEATRE , All the week, with usual mati-
 } nees-Beulah Poynter , oRPHEUM THEATRE , All the week. with two matnees--
 , Famous Passion Play" views.
The Washington times., 1912-11-10
LVAT|ON ARMY
COLLECTING FOR
BOOTH MEMORIAL
Washington Asked to Con-
tribute Toward Big
Training Schools.

The campaign for funds for the ercc-
schools for the salvation Army In New
York and Chicago. as memorials to the
late William Booth, general OF the sal
walton Army, will be started in Wash
ington this week. For seven days the
Officers and soldiers OF the army will
appeal to the public for funds. and It is
expected that the share Washington
Will give will come up to expectations.
Not only Will the public be asked to
give toward the erection of the training
schools. but the soldiers themselves
salaries. Each officer In the Salvation
Army will contribute SO and each SOL
dier 81 toward the cause. Contributions
from the public should be sent to SAL
walton Army Headquarters. $50 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest.
The amount TO be raised all over the
world is 1850, 900, and because the SALIVA
ton Army Is so widely distributed the
tax on any one community will not be
be collecting all over the world in every
| city of Importance. and the multitude OF
small sums collected will, II Is expected.
make up the sum required.
The direct appeal WAS made by Com
mandcr Evang"line Booth, daughter OF
| the late general. to the various posts
| in the United States. Her brother, Gen
! entirely in sympathy with the move
ment. Commander Booths letter was
written from national headquarters, ir
New York.
The Washington times., 1912-11-10
Evening Services in the Churches

MIRTH AND WHY CHRISTIANS REJocE-Th John Compton
Ball, Metropolitan Baptist Church. SPIN.
BOoKTh Rev Wallace Radcliffe the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. m.
CHOOSING PRESIDENT AND OTHER cHOCES"The Rev. Charles
Wood he Church Of he Covenant, p
SUPREMACY OF cHRISTThe Rev. Foster U. Gift Evangelical
Lutheran Church. m.
"DOoRwAYS HEART"-The W. R. Weddespoon,
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church. m.
COMPASSION CHRIST"-The Joseph Gray,
Hami Methodist Episcopal Church. p. m.
SERPENT AND THE R0DThe Rev. James Sea Montgomery
the Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. p
vISoNTh Rev. Stephenson the
Church. p. m.
Heu Sven, Baptist Church, p.
SHALL HE LIVE AGAIN7The Rev. Peter Anee,
the Bethany Baptist Church. 8
HoME"-The Briggs, Bap-
tist Church. m.
SAMUEL AND sAuI-A WISE PROPHET AND WEAK K1NG-rhe
MEN-St. Patrks Catholic Church,
SERMoN-The Rev J Ellis St Thomas Episcopal Church,
EVENING SERM0N-The Rev J. Dmon Andrews
Church,
EVENSOMG AND SERM0N-The Rev. George Christian
PauIs Church,
"GoDS MESSAGE PROGRESSIvE"-The Mac
Leod, the Congregational Church. 7:4s m.
GONG2"-The j. Muir the Temple Baptist Church.
"wAR"-The Baptist Church.
EMPIRES AS F0RET0LD IN PR0PHECY-The
Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. 7:4s m
FALLEN MAN'The First Church Christ Scientist
"THE MAN WHO BECAME DIscoURAGED-ThR Rev Hermon Pink
ham, Imman Baptist Church. 7:4s m.
MOvES"The Rev Earle Wiley
Church.
LABOR THE SLAVERY" Glustrated>
J. w. Frizzel, Ingram Memorial Church, p. M
IN HEAVEN FOR HALF AN HOUR-The W. John
son, Grace Baptist Church. m.
The Washington times., 1912-11-10
WILL DISCUSS CANAL
TOLLS TOMORROW
Ambassador Bryce Sees President,
But Will Await Return Of
Secretary Knox.

Great Britains protest against the ac-
tion of the United States Congress In
granting free passage through the
Panama canal to American coastwise
trade will be taken up in conference
tomorrow by Ambassador Bryce and the
State Department.
Ambassador Bryce called on the Presi-
dent yesterday, and 1t was decided to
await the return Of Secretary Knox to-
morrow.
Owing to the fact that the United
States cruisers now ordered to the Medl-
tcrranean will not go through the Dar-
dancllcs. according TO present plans, II
VIII fall upon the shoulders OF some
other nation TO protect American inter-
eats In Constantinopie. The English
forces would be the ones to which an
American appeal would naturally be
made. In the event II IL desired that
England specifically look out for Amer
lean interests. Ambassador Bryce would
be called upon to convey the informa-
ton to his government.
The subjects under discussion at the
White House yesterday were not re-
ported. The sturdy English ambassa-
dor dismissed his carriage after arr!v-
ing and walked down the Avenue when
ne left. This Is the first visit the Eng
lsh diplomat has paid the President
snce his return from abroad.