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The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Screamingly
Funny Farce
at Columbia
Elmer Booth Returns Home in
Carlyle Moore's Play Built
on Klept0mania

"Stop Thief" a truly American farce,
opened at the Columbia last night for
a two weeks stay, and it is safe to
predict that for the next fortnight all
who venure within the portals of the
Columbia theater will come away with
aching ribs.
1t was almost like that time hon
ored game. button, button, who's got
the button" only in stop Thief" it
was diamond bracelet one minute,
a ruby ring the next and so on, with
everybody in the house believing
themselves to be kleptomaniacs. To
add to the complications, which follow
one another so fast 1t is most dif17cult
to keep track of them. real thief and
his coworker, Nell, who poses as a
lady's maid, are members of the merry
little gathering, and the real thief is
believed to be detective
As the members of the household
discover the horrible truth about
fhemselves-that is, that they take
things unconsciously-they appeal to
the bogus detective to watch them,
ana, incidentally, hand over to him
their valuables for safe keeping.
Not only was the laughter within
the theater constant and uproar-
ious, but 1t was kept up even after
the exit doors had been flung open
and the people were surging out into
Geary street. Half a block away
people were still trying to control
the mirth that persisted in bubbling
to the surface with the recollection OF
every funny situation.
S'Stop Thief brings to San Fran
cisco very clever company, most
notable among the members being
Elmer Booth. 1t is long time since
Booth appeared in this city as a mem
Der OF several stock companies. He
was a great favorite in the old days
and there were not few who remem-
bered him last night His first en-
trance was marked by a round of ap-
plause. Still. 1t is not the Elmer
Booth of old. Indeed not; it is a new
Elmer Booth, who with the passing
of years has developed into a player
of finish with a comedy method as
delightful and energetic as could be
wished.
To catalogue the talents Of each
member of the cast would be idle.
They are all capable. Particularly so.
however are Albert Tavernier as
William Carr and John McCabe as Joe
Thompson. "the best detective In the
lertn 60 1f ID T-I rfvtx
ness of Hal Mordaunt as sergeant
of police WAS refreshing. II there's
anything worrying you see stop
Thief" and forget about 1T, and II
there isn't see 1t anyway, the laugh
will do you good.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24

CarrenO Makes
A Great Hit i'm
Sunday Recital
Fifty Years Before Public; no
Apparent Diminution of
Magnetic Attraction

Madame Teresa Carreno. now ap-
pearing in her fiftieth season before
the public, and still able, with no ap-
parent diminution of magnetic attrac-
tion, to work her audience up to a
pitch of enthusiasm where they refuse
to be satisfied without numerous en-
cores, appeared in Scottish Rite audi
torium yesterday.
Her program opened with the famii-
lar Beethoven Sonata Appassionata,"
played in style peculiarly individual
to Carreno. Her tempo is unvaryins-
ly strict--she frames her interpreta-
ton in a structure of perfect, almost
austere, form; she approaches the
work with feeling of reverence that
permitted no liberties with the writ
ten thought of the deaf master. Her
entire rendition was filled with a
spirit of traditional respect good to
realize in these days of freak inter-
prefers.
'nAANDOW IHELODE OPENlNG
The group of Chopin opened with
the Rainbow prelude, written by
the great pianist at the Isle of Ma
Jorca. Carreno played it with an ex-
quisite delicacy of touch and phras-
ing; her pianissimo. was subtle
breath. The G major nocturne ex-
poited the wonderful singing tone
that Carreno knows so well how to
get. The polonaise was rendered with
extraordinary brilliance; the rapid
octave passages of the right hand
flashed forth with sparkling scintil-
lancy. This number called for an en-
core
The Etudes Symphoniques of Schu-
mann was played with intellectual in
sight; in this number only was there
shown the slightest lack of precision
In attack
LISZT GROUP PROMPTS ENCOREs
The Liszt group contained the sell
dom played "Sonetto del Petrarca."
the d fiat Etude and the No rhap-
sodie. the last played with a splendid
display of virtuosity that called forth
spontaneous cry for an encore.
which Carreno satisfied with her own
waltz, Mia Terrezetto.
Teresa Carreno's next concert will
be given Friday night, November 2S,
in the same auditorium.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
DanSeuse Star
OF Clever Bill
At Orpheum
Armstrong and Clark Capture
Large Share of Applause
With Songs and Fun

-Four years absence made hearts in
the Orpheum audience grow fonder
yesterday when Harry Armstrong and
Billy Clark, the song writer's and come
dians. made their appearance at the
O'Farrell street house. This perhaps
needs a little explaining else it be
misunderstood. The fondness was not
due to their absence, but to their re-
turn. Armstrong and Clark packed up
the applause in bunch and carried 1t
away with them And it was rather a
large bunch. the biggest of any passed
out during the afternoon.
Clark "got" his audience from the
first entrance. He walked on In black
face and told about a job he'd got.
Then the laughing started. and one
man down near the front nearly had
apoplexy. 1t seemed as II the audience
sort Of thought he might, and its at
tention was divided between Clark
and the man with the tickling ribs.
Armstrong did the straight" end of
the act and sang several of their
latest compositions exceedingly well.
C1ark's song about Il wasn't exactly
running, but I passed everybody who
was is worth going block or two
out of your way to hear
But don't think this was the only
newcomer on the bill worthy of spe-
cial mention. There was Mile. Dazzle
in James NJ. Barrie's charming plea
for an ancient family" called "Panta
LOOM" The whimsicalness of Barrie
is found in this little oddity just as it
is in al of his writings
"Pantaloon" is so unlike anything
that has been to the Orpheum before
that it is hard to describe. 1t IS,
however, a pantomin1e with words.
Rather an incongruous explanation,
but so is the nature of the act.
Mile Dazzle fits through il all with
the grace of gazeile and imbues her
dancing with sort Of poetry of mo-
tfon. The supporting company is ex-
ceptionally good.
AolddA A,eaA ACos iiiohoAoto 40 ~ toNi>iSe-
a very hard proposition when he fol-
lowed Armstrong and Clark, but he
unearthed new pocket of laughter
and helped himself plentifully.
Mabel Lewis and Paul Mccarthy.
in their Dainty Different Doings,"
were all they claimed Of themselves
Among the holdovers Harry Fox and
Yancsi Dolly were as much of hit
as ever The others who remain for
another week are George ROLAND and
company in Fixing the Furnace"
Dave Genaro and Ray Bailey and
Ellen Beach Yaw.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
CORT

Robert Mantell's death scene in
King john" the historical tragedy in
which he will open his two weeks en-
gagement at the Cort theater tonight,
is said to equal in impressiveness the
death in Louis XII which reused
sensation among San Francisco thea
tergoers at Mr.. Mantell's last previous
visit King John" will repeated at
the special Thanksgiving matinee. The
other plays of the first week of the
engagement at the Cort are "Othel1o,"
Tuesday night; "Richelieu," Wednes-
day afternoon; Macbeth" Wednesday
night; Hamlet" Thursday night;
King Lear Friday night; THE Mer-
chant of Venice, Saturday afternoon,
and Richard III" Saturday night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
GAIETY

Whatever may be argued as to the
change in San Franchises sentiments
toward light opera of the old school
it seems pretty certain now that the
Gaiety management felt the public
pulse accurately when they decided on
the particular form of entertainment
with which that house is associated.
pacity at most of its 10 performances
a week.
The announcement that THE Candy
Shop must positively leave San Fran
cisco within the next week or two in
order to make way for the new Gaiety
piece now in active rehearsal has in
creased the always arduous labors of
the box office force.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
SAVOY

That wonderful series of motion
pictures, .'The Undying Story OF Cap
tain Scott" and Animal Life in the
Antarctic" is entering upon the fifth
week OF a record breaking engage
ment in this city at the Savoy theater
and yesterday the playhouse beauti-
full" in McAllister street was crowded
to the doors at both performances
with audiences that testified marked
appreciation of the many wonders
shown. The entertainment is made
doubly interesting by the graphic ex-
planatory lecture of Charles b. Han
ford, the eminent Shakespearean ac-
tor. Matinees are given daily at half
past two. Evening performances COM
mence at $3.50 sharp. the entertain
ment occupying two hours and a quar-
ter
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Opera Stars Sing Tivo1i
Requiem to Great Crowd

Anitua, who has had all too little to
do during the season. sang the mag
nificent aria from Samson and Del
lilah," with Belucci at the piano, and
gave, In English, I'm the Time OF
Roses" Then we got the only touch
of Wagner this company has given us,
an aria from Lohengrin" sung by
Mosciska
THE REAL FAREWELL
Back again to Leoncavallo with
Meiis and the magnificent third act of
"Zaza." Then came the real farewell
of the night Melis sang Tostrs
"Goodby," with Leoncavallo at the
piano and, judging from her thrilling
rendition of this song, she must have
been filled with a reincarnated mem-
ory of the Tivoli days that We're. No
body wanted to go home after this
and so Melis sang LeoncavalIo's Mat
tinata, written especially for her.
Then, when they refused to move.
the chorus came out in their street
clothes and while everybody stood UP
gave us the Star Spangled Banner .
with the full orchestra. And 20 the
audience moved slowly out into the
street and left the glory of Italian
opera nights behind, perhaps to be re-
vived when the movies" drop into an
evolutional decline--who knows?
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
PANTAGES

The FIVE Piriscoffis hold up the head
line attraction on a strong eight act
bill at the Pantages this week -Four
nifty lads are the oxford quartet,
who ran out of encores and then unrav-
eIed an impromptu minstrel first part.
IAN Eventful Honeymoon is breezy
sketch, with an abundance of action
well played by the Richmond
Hutchins company. A duo of black
faced comedians. Woods and Star,
created a riot of laughter with a
travesty on the tango" Wilson and
Lenore, the man a good whistler and
the woman a fair singer, and the
Bragddons. in rough, slap stick
act with little merit, completed the
bill
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Cottage Colony Arrives

The cottage colony has begun to
arrive In Coronado and are opening
their homes for the winter season.
Among those who have signified their
intention Of passing a portion of the
gay months at the fashionable re-
sort are: Mr.. and Mrs. Percival
Thompson of Chicago Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Dupee of Chicago, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Ellsworth Pierce of New
York, Rear Admiral and Mrs Uriel
Sebree (retired) from Washington;
Mrs. II. T. Douglas and Mrs. c.. H.
Douglas. Master Douglas of New York
city; Mrs Bancroft Oughton, Miss
Jane Ogilvie Of London, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh c. Gearin of Portland. Ore. !:
Mrs. A. c. French and mother from
Washington; Mrs. George Post and
Masters Post of New York city;
George ". Skinner, Miss Doris Skin
ner of Denver
The presence of the torpedo de-
stroyers Whipple. Truxtun, Paul
Jones, Hopkins and Stewart. also the
cruisers Denver and South Dakota in
the harbor will assure a large navy
contingent at the ball Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
WHAT THE OTHER THEATERS
ARE OFFERING THIS WEEK

ing rehearsal Bert LytelI made tre-
mendous hit in the title part when
this Paul Anderson play was present
ed by him last season in Albany, N.
Y. and Evelyn Vaughan in the role
of Rose Lane also scored unqualified
success. Aiding the co-stars will be
the full strength of the Aicazar COM
pany. There can not be more than
one week of Alias Jimmy Valentine"
at the Alcazar owing to contracts
which compel change of vehicle each
Monday during the remainder of the
current Vaughan-Lytell engagement.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
EMPRESS

week is the famous Dunedin troupe
consisting OF three pretty and shapely
young women and man. Their
offering comprises some of the almost
impossible accomplishments on the
tight wire. The Lester trio in their
farce The Bathroom Mystery" is the
special feature on the new bill. They
have d clean, fast and and intensely
amusing little comedy skit. Campbell
and Campbell, two charming girls, en-
tertain in songs and piano selections.
Several other clever and snappy acts
complete well balanced bill.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
GRAUMAN'S IMPERIAL

Great throngs witnessed the first
presentations here yesterday at Grau-
mans Imperial theater of the motto
graphic version Of Lord Bulwer Lyt-
tons famous novel, "The Last Days
of Pompeii." Every detail Of the alb
sorbing narrative is displayed with
all the realism described by the great
author. Throughout the 10 parts ii
is a presentation that has outclassed
anything ever filmatized. The artists
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24

Drawn from every walk of life
known to cosmopolitan San Fran
cisco, the old crowd of music lovers
that made opera possible in this city
before the fire turned out last night
to shed a tear over the passing of
the Tivo1i. They filled the big thea
ter from pit to roof. Little italy
jaInmed the standing room back of
the seats and hurled "bravos" over
the heads of the audience after each
number
Almost the entire strength of the
western Metropolitan company was
used to sing the farewell of the old
est musical institution in San Fran
cisco. The evening opened with the
last act of Puccini's "Tosca," with
Crestani and Botta in the leading
roles and Beiucci conducting the or
chestra. The stars and INSTRUMENTAL
lists alike We're fired with the spirit
of the occasion, and the tragedy of
the act was realized by singers and
musicians in way that we shall
probably not hear again in many
years.
MAESTRO LEADS
Then came Leoncavallo from under
the stage to lead Montesanto on in
his full dress rendition of the PRO
logue.' which was frantically encored.
Next. the scene from "Rigoletto"
with La Donna Mobile" and the i'm
mortal quartet and Botta singing bet
ter every minute. Botta. Anitua,
Modesti and zimsis made up the en-
sen1ble.
Immediately followed the Lucia,
sextet, with zimsis, cecchetti. Mo-
desti. Schiavazzi, Sesona and Carpio
Then the splendid contralto, Fanny
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Widemann to Lecture

The first of a series of lectures by
Mrs. Mary Widemann will be given
at 2.3O o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
when a discussion on ''The Master
Keys" viii be presented to an appre-
ciative audience. The lectures will
be held in the St Francis hotel, Mrs.
Widemann will draw parallels to
her subject from the writings of
Dante. Shakespeare, Goether, Brown
ings. Nietzsche, Ibsen and Maeter-
linck.
The patronesses for the lectures in
clude:
Mrs Hiram ". John Mrs. John McNear
son Mrs. William Hinckley
Mrs Edward Dewitt Taylor
Taylor Mrs. Hiram w. John
Mrs. J. Lowenberg son Jr.
Mrs. Stanley Morse Mrs. George A. Nc
head Gowaa
Mrs Downey Harvey Mrs. Joseph Rees
Mrs. Henry R0seBfeld Miss Marian Zeile
Mrs A. l.. Black
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Gov. Johnson Would
Like Maiden. Mass,

MAIDEN. Mass. Nov 24.-Rubber
heels and soles for policemen on duty
at night were demanded by a deIega
ton of women who waited on Cap
tain Timothy Foley. The women COM
plain that the creaking of the police
mems shoes disturbs their slumber.
The protest was part of q crusade q
against night noises. Captain Foley
promised to consider the matter OF
poiseIess policemen.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
To Compliment Visitor

Miss Barbara Mckenzie of Port
land. who is spending several weeks
in San Francisco as the guest of Miss
Harriet Pomeroy at her home in Clay
street will be the guest of honor at
a small dinner. which DR.. and Mrs.
Harry sherman will give tonight. The
affair viii be held at their home IN
Jackson street. Miss Harriet Pome-
roy Miss Beatrice Nickel, Cyril
7vynne. John Cushing and Frank Ken
nedy have been hidden TO meet the
northern visitor.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Mrs. Martin Dinner Hostess

Mrs. Eleanor Martin entertained
dinner party at her home in Broad
way Friday night and later accom-
panied her guests to the charity ball
where they occupied one of the boxes
The rooms were attractively decor
ated in fernery and winter blossoms
pink and yellow chrysanthemums be-
ing combined in an effective color
scheme.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Downey HarEeE.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Martin, Mr and
Mrs. Oscar Cooper. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Barron, Miss Anne Peters. Miss Helen
Jones and Lieutenant James Howell.
L. s. n. retired. were among those
to accept her hospitality.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Goods Announce Engagement

Cards are out announcing the en-
gagement of Miss Frances Ferrier'
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Ferrier of Berkeley, to oroville Ros-
coe Goss. Both are graduates OF
the University of California with the
class of 1918. Miss Ferrier is
graduate of Ellis seminary and
member of Greek letter societies.
Goss is the son of Mrs. Laura D..
Goss.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Departs for South

After a sojourn in San Francisco
as the guest of Miss Helen Weaver
Miss Mary Forve departed today for
her home in Los Angeles. While here
she was much feted by the members
of the younger set, Mrs. Kent Weaver
giving her a card party at her home
in Palm avenue Friday afternoon, and
Miss Weaver entertaining her at
dinner dance Thursday night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
To Soiourn in the Orient

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Raisch, Miss
Aimee and Miss Leila Raisch are max
Ing arrangements to depart for an
extended sojourn In the orient on
Thanksgiving day. They will be away
about three or four months.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Depart From Paris

Mrs. Horace Davis PiIlsbury and
her daughter. Miss Olivia Pillsbury,
have left Paris for Berlin, where the
latter, whose health has been a mat
ter of anxiety to her family for sev-
erai months, will be placed under care
of specialists. While in the French
capital Mrs. Pillsbury and her daugh-
ter were guests at the Hotel Meurfce.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Bride COmDIin0ented

Mrs. Thomas Menzies of Sausalito,
the former Miss Blanche Russell was
made the guest of honor at a luncheon
over which Mrs. Charles Stewart pre-
sided last week at her home in Filbert
street
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Returns From South

Mrs Charles Soule, wife of Lieu
tenant Soule. L. s. N. and Miss Kath-
crime McAdam returned last week
from a three weeks visit in the
southern part of the state. where they
were extensively entertained.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Gave Informal Tea

Mrs. Sidney Van Wyck was a re-
cent hostess at an informal tea party
given at her home in Lyon street,
when she entertained in compliment
to Mrs Goodrich
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
ALcAZAR

An excellent performance Of Alias
Jimmy Valentine" this evening at the
Alcazar is assured through thor
oughly competent cast and painstak-
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Miss KatschinSki Betrothed

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Katschinski today
announced the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Helen Katschinski to
Bernard NJ Breslauer, son OF Mt. ana
Mrs. a. Breslauer of New York. The
wedding will probably take place In
April
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Taking Rest Cure

Mrs. Wallace Bertho1f is absenting
herself from all social gayeties and
is taking the rest cure at her home
in clay street
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
To Give Dance

Dean witter and Dan yolkmann
have issued invitations to a dance at
the George w. volkmann home in
broadway, December 3.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Visiting in City

Mrs. Marie Buffers Metcaif is
spending several weeks in this city
as the guest of Mrs st. George Hol-
den at her home in Filbert street.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Concludes Washington Visit

After a visit in Washington, d. c..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Shepard have gone
to New York to enjoy a few weeks
sojourn. They will return to their
home in this city before the holidays
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
GOSSIP OF THE DRAWING ROOM
To Pass Thanksgiving in East

0 ass ! lndTlKSgWIng III East
Mrs. William Mayo Newhall will
liam Mayo NewhaIl Jra who Is in his
senior year at Yale. She will return
to her home in this city the first week
in December.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24

Citrus Fair Mt VfsaIia, Dec. to 13,
TuIare County Orange show
Reduced round triptickets via, South
ern Pacific, from San Francisco, Oak
land, Alameda, Berkeley. Sacramento,
Banning and points between. On sale
December to 13. Return limit De-
cember 15-Advertisement.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-24
Fifty Quests
Greet Sisters
at Palace Tea
Miss Lillian Van Worst Hostess
at Function for Misses
Stone

In compliment to tile Misses Har-
riet. Marion and Helen stone, MISS
Lillian Van Worst entertained at an
elaborate tea in the Palm court OF
the Palace hotel this afternoon. Roses
and violets. arranged in corsage pou-
ouets. were attached to the place cara
for each guest and similar flowers
adorned the center of the board. About
ko CHESTS accepted Miss Van Vorst's
hospitality among whom were
NJ Alan Macdonald Miss Florence Braver-
Mrs William HouGh man r,u,sr,
Mrs Curtis Redfern Miss Exe.Sn, ,, ~" ''"7
Mrs Harold Mann MISS EdiNh StaeA
Mrs Roy Somers MISS Eaha .nol ,,o n
Mrs Harry Weihe MISS Aycs an"e
S1s artb,,r Fennimore Miss Eliza MeMullin
Stiss Jennie stone Miss Helen Dean
s9i IsIaise Posey Miss Grace Gibson
sf;s lfj1nfe webster Miss ErDa St Goar
49, Vsabel AfcI augh- Miss Hilda Van Sickien
81 Miss Della Bernhard
~, rr,,b 11nct Miss Metha Mcmahon
ssis ntius Tsjne Miss Edith RuckeT
z1iss Nareis Zee Miss Marie Tyson
Miss Elizabeth Fee MISS DofVtnA ysa.lso..
Miss Elena Brewer Miss losepnIhe ep 5s.nsYn I,YI
Miss Helen Hinckley Miss hathieen - r1atsiA
Miss Franc Pierce MISS Anna N'e'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
May Be Postmistress.

Miss Kate Jones. who is attending
business college in Salem. leaves this
morning for her home in Independ-
enee, says the Salem Statesman of
April II. Miss Jones is aspiring for
the appointment of postmistress at In
dependence. and is said to be one of
the very likely candidates. She was
assistant for a number of years. hav-
ing been chosen and recommended bv
Mr.. Merwin. the present postmaster.
whose term will not expire until De
eember. 1915. Miss Jones Is identified
with the firm of Wetherbee & Jones.
a general merchandising concern re
Gently established in Independence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

healing power of the blood stream in
such a way that it cannot reach a
particular organ as it should that
makes disease. 1t is a mechanical
adjustment, the correction of detang-
ed parts TO normal form and adjust
ment that Is wanted. not a drug. In
his treatment the oSteopathic phvsic-
ian employs mechanical means. con
slStlng of manipulations. as his chief
medicine. and gives drugs not at
all TO make the body perform its
honest. natural work. Attention To
sanitation, hygiene. diet and mental
conditions are also oSteopathie. The
method of treatment depends upon
the location and nature of the cause.
Two eases are not treated quite
alike, even though 10 the patient If
may seem that they are. The things
to be done Is done-that' 5 all. Bv
Sklllful manipulations. based upon
an intimate knowledge of human
anatomy and physiology. the osteo-
pathlc physician secures the replace
ment and normal adjustment of parts.
the relaxation of contracted tissues.
the freeing up of congestionS through
the re-eStabliShment of a normal
blood flow. the perfect freedom of
nervous energy. and normal mental
Such treatment 50 the
body gives ii health and gives the
mnd eompoSure-the best. fullest and
most lasting health that each indi-
ldual Is capable of. Such is the
clenee of oSteopathy.-Repriut from
Health.