Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-28

| kara" with Blanche Bates In The
Darling OF the Gods" is remembered as
wonderful piece of acting. He had
leaaiRg part with Grace George in
Clothes" with Olga Nethersole In THE
Writing on the Wall and In Daniel
Froiipian's. military drama, THE Com
mandtRg officer" ''The Coward was
written especially for Mr.. Haines' tour OF
! the Orpheum circuit.
ftay Ia Royce will give several character
sketches. He is an artist Of unusual at
tainments. Pouchot's Flying Ballet will
be one OF the most spectacular features
OF the bill. Five aerial dancers led by
Mile. Yvonne Baumler will offer a series
OF lovely stage pictures. J. Winsch and
Josephine Poore will give a bright little
sketch entitled No Trespassing." Carl
Henry and Nellie Francis Will give an
act called Just Nonsense which in
reality Is a collection Of up-to-date songs
and dances. Harry Fiddler and Byron
shelton. .colored entertainers. will sing a
number OF coon songs and do some clever
impersonating. letter and Rogers will
offer q novel skating act which contains
q prominent element Of comedy.
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The new woodward Stock company at
the American has fairly well established
itself by the work during the opening
week. Mr.. Perkins has proven an excel
lent farceur, and the company supporting
him shows much ability in the direction
Of light comedy work. For the coming
week the bill will be another DuSouchet
farce, Lieutenant Red Head; or Who
Goes ThereT' 1t has a military flavor
dealing with the adventures of Leuten-
ant George Washington Newman. who.
in addition 10 having a fiery red topknot
and the nickname of ''Toppy," is also the
most bashful man who ever wore uni
form when the ladies are concerned.
Toppy has secured leave Of absence for
the purpose OF getting married, although
he did not give that as his rea-
son for getting. off. Two other lieu
tenants are planning surprise we'd
dings. but can not get off The three
girls are all expected on the same day
and Upton and Enright coerce Newman
into agreeing to look after their girls
as well as his own until they can get
free from duty. OF course, the wrong
girl comes first, and then the trouble
begins to pile up on poor Toppy. and they
never end. II Is a very funny farce, and
will be much enjoyed by everybody who
likes to laugh. The first performance
will be on Sunday afteJnoon at the matt
nee, and the play will run all week with
other mstinees on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
With the same delightful musical com.
edy and the Identical cast which opened
the Gsyety's season last August. the most
prosperous season Of extravssanza which
that theater ever enjoyed will be brought
to finale the present week, starting this
afternoon. when Max spiegel will pre-
sent The College Girls here for their
return engagement. This isrthe third year
Of this organization and many novelties
are in store for the patrons Of Omaha's
temple OF mirth- Abe Reynolds. Miss
Alta Pkpps. Ed Rogers. George Leonard,
MAY Walsh. Dolly Rogers. Miss Beatrice,
Walter Johnson and Harry Prescott con-
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features are introduced in the second act
namely. Beatrice" the wizard Of the
violin. who executes ragtlme airs, and
George Leonard and May Walsh In a
dance entitled odd Age and Youth"
A large chorus will be seen in some
handsome gowns. To make the closing
week Of extravaganza q gala one. several
special stunts will be introduced Wednes
day night will be Base Ball" night, the
Omaha and Des Moines clubs being the
guests Of the management; Thursday
night brings a genuine old-fashionsd
colOred cakeEslk with five or six dusky
local couples participating in a high
stepping endeayor TO win the cake: Friday
night Will witness another amateur con-
test between vould-be and almost actors
for cash prizes and on Saturday night