The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-10

The Empress begins the twenty fourth
week OF It's history this afternoon with
a new bill, headed by Edward Davis's
production OF the tabloid dramatic ver-
sion OF THE Picture OF Dorian Grey"
an adaptation OF Oscar Wilde's famous
novel. Tho sketch has all the worldly
eynicisms and vitriolc satire for which
Wilde was noted. Miss Carey Lee, who
plays the leading part, is said to be a
beautiful woman and a capable actress.
The act of Gertrude Holmes and Robert
Buchanan should prove favorite. Both
have splendid voices, and their roper
toIre consists Of popular and classical
airs. The act also Includes some clever
characterizations. the feature OF which is
The Girl of 1870"
The Fireman and the Foreman" is
the caption under which Brady & Ma
hony, parodsts and comedians. travel
The two comedians are gifted with good
voices.
The Three Keltons are trio Of Ameri-
cans who return to America after a sue
cessful season abroad They are versa
to Salt Lakers Miss Gladys Kelton, who
claims TO be Americas foremost lady
xylophonist. Cadieux is a wire walker,
and his act VIII be productive. of the
thrills OF the bill. A new set OF motion
pictures will close the bill.
William Hodge will be seen in "The
Man From Home" at the Colonial for
nee this AFTERNOON. "The Man From From
Home" has been welcomed by local play
goers ss one of the really mertorious
theatrical events OF the season: It is un-
doubtedly one of the most wholesome and
enjoyable plays that has ever appeared
in Salt Lake, Mr. Hodge. as the In
diana lawyer presents a quaint character
In which he lives rather than acts. The
Leibler company has sent an excellent
cast in support OF Mr.. Hodge, and the
production is complete in every detail
To the vivid realism and grip of the
story and the lines that weave the de-
tails Of that story together must be given
the credit for the sensational success OF
Salvation Nell" Edward sheldon's pow
erful drama of New York's east side and
which this week is the attraction at the
Salt Lake theater. presented by the Gar
rick players. The strong scenes of the
play are splenddly done and the Garrick
people play the entire story as they have
nothing else this season. so polished and
smooth and forceful and convincing is
their work
Just how the Pouchot Flying Ballot at
the Orpheum this week accomplishes the
novelties presented has been inquired into
by scores OF people who have seen the
act. The ease and grace with which the
CURED by means OF a patent contrivance
In which cables of pure rubber form one
OF the features. II also takes crew
OF seven men TO handle the flights be-
hind and above the scenes.
Max Flgman. who will play a post-sea-
son engagement at the head OF the Gar
rick players al their own theater. begin
ming next Sunday night. plunged into re-
hearsals yesterday OF Mary James Pa"
which will be the FIRST production OF Mr..
Ffgmans engagement The stars long
association with the plays which Will be
produced under his direct supervision
has made possible the retention in his
mind OF practically every word and ges-
ture OF each play. His familiarity with
the details OF "Mnry James Pa" is max
Ing the members OF the Garrick company
marvel at his remarkable memory.
THE Squaw Man" which comes TO the
Colonial for four nights and a matinee
commencing Sunday night. stirs human
emotions 10 such an extent that IL COM
pels interest both with the casual play
goers, amusement-bent solely. and those
who desire TO look deeper into the story
or life The characters are such that the
soldier, the cowboy. the Indian and the
woman are put forth in the same degree
OF conspculty.