The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-04
AT THE THEATERS.
At the Novelty.

Booth and Leander, comedy cycling
novelty: Nina Esphey, banjoist; Julie
Ring and Company. in "The Man She
Met" Gilmore Corbin, the American
Humorist, and the Royal Hayashi
Troupe of five Japanese wonder work
ers will be seen tonight at the Novelty
for the last time.
Commencing with the matinee to-
morrow Jimmie Hodges and Jean
Tynes with a clever company Of cab
aret entertainers will present for a
three day engagement their latest mu-
steal offering, "A Night on the New
York Roof Garden" Several Topeka
people who have seen this act say
that it is one of the best musical COM
edy organizations in vaudeville at the
augmented by two acts of vaudeville.
Amanda Hendricks, singing come
diene, and Howard and Campbell. the
Girl, the Man and the Tramboline.
At the Iris.
David Higgins in His Last Dol
lar" the latest Famous Players Para
mount subject, in four parts. This is
David Higgins first appearance be-
fore the camera and he is playing his
original role in this famous racing
play. In the film production Higgins
unusual characterization of Joe Brax-
ton, the millionaire ex-jockey, sur
passes his impersOnatiOn in the stage
version, and many scenes, including
the exciting situations at the Stock
Exchange, and the great race itself,
that were only described in the play,
are wildly depicted in the film
adaptation.
Redpath Series.
The fourth number of the Redpath
series was presented at the Auditorium
last night by the David Duggan Opera
company. There was a large audience
kI,<.< yn6 sou
eral hearty encores. The selections
consisted of solos, duets and quartettes.
David Duggan, with a rich tenor
voice, pleased his hearers. Roscoe KIM
ball, bass-baritOne, was excellent. Nine.
Else Harthan-Arendt, the Russian So
prano, received encores by her excel
lent work, as did Charlotte Ikert, con-
tralto. Arthur Fran, the accompany
ing pianist, did his part well. On the
whole, the concert was enjoyed by the
music loving people who attended.
Orpheum.
The Marriage Of Kitty" Marie
Tempest's delightful comedy, pleased
an unusually large Tuesday audience
last night at the Orpheum. The entire
company 30 good work in this play,
the stage settings are elaborate and
the gowning by the ladies very pretty.
Quite little interest is being displayed
in the essay contest, Manager Carter
Offering prize OF five dollars for the
best three hundred word article on,
whether Reginald should or should not
marry Madame De Semanio. The con-
tributions must be in not later than
next Monday night and the winning
article will be read at the matinee a
week from next Saturday.
SHAM Henrietta Cheeseman's clever
play. is underlined for next week with
such a Little Queen" to follow.
At the Hip.
Ethel Barrymore, the worlds bright
est star, will be seen at the Hip today
and tomorrow in great play written
especially for her by Augustus Thomas
author of Arizona, etc. Franti, an or
gan grinder of the poor districts OF
New York. has a daughter, Isola, who
sings to his street pianos accompani-
ment. Andrea, a worthless son, and q
member of the notorious RED Calvin
Gang" is a great burden on his father
and sister. Nathan Marden, a wealthy
banker, is attracted by the wonderful
voice of IsOla, the street singer, as il
also his son, Charles Marden. Andrea
the worthless son, upon refusal of his
continual demand for money, is over
heard complaining by the gang, who
send his father q black hand letter
threatening destruction IL their de.
mands are refused. This play furnishes
Miss Barrymore with q wonderful op-
portunity to display her talents and II
can well be said that in The Nightin-
gale she Is seen in her best.