The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-14
Harry Lauder in the Limelight
Tonight at Grand.
Then Comes Concert Series
Rest of the Month.
NEXT SHOW BILLED MARCH I
News and Notes Of Eastern
Plays and Players.
At the Grand.

At the Grand.
Tonight-Harry Lauder.
Feb. 17-Band concert
Feb. 19-Kneisel String Quartet.
Parkhurst Series.
Feb. 27-Alma Gluck. Radcliffe
series.
March 5-John Mccormack. Park
hurst series.
March Negro Players of America.
March 9-Alla Nazimova in Bella
March 1.-THE Newlyweds.
At the Auditorium.
Paderewski. Parkhurst Concert.
February IS.
At the Novelty.
Vaudeville and Musical comedy.
At the OrpheuIn.
Vaudeville
At the Majestic.
Ten Nights in a Bar Room.
The new theatrical date announced
by Manager Truitt this week is March
9, when Nazimova, last seen in Topeka
in Ibsen's Dolls House" appears in
the dramatization of Robert Hichens'
novel. Bella Donna
Harry Lauder appears at the Grand
tonight. Lauder was one of the prin-
cipal artists to sing before King
George and Queen Mary at a recent
command performance in London.
The Scotch singer was pit boy in
a coal mine during his youth. and be-
came fond Of the pony in his charge.
Since he became famous he has lost
mono of his interest in animals Last
July, when donkey day. was cele-
brated at Blackpool. England, Lauder
not only lent his presence but his
energies to making the day mean
something more than a passing event.
Donkey Day" had been planned by
the Blackpool local committee of the
Society for Prevention Of Cruelty to
Animals. and prizes were prepared for
the best behaved and the best look
ing of the little animals that give
pleasure to the children on the sands
Lauder came from London at the invi-
tation of the committee. and was given
the honor of awarding the prizes. He
wore the full Scotch costume and the
crowd took much delight in calling
him Harry" After the prizes had
been distributed he made a little
speech about dOnkeys and ponies to so
much effect that a large fund was
raised for the furthering of the work
OF the society. Lauder had to make
several more speeches and accept
vote of thanks and have Mrs Lauder
stand up on the platform SO the crowd
could all see his lassie."
One of the important theatrical en-
gagements for March is Madame Nazi-
nova in her latest success, Bella
Donna under the management Of
Charles Frohman. Last season in New
York, Nazimova enjoyed a wonderfully
successful engagement In the Hichens-
Fagan play at the Empire theater.
Nazimova is Of course the Mrs Chep-
stow" Of the play, otherwise known in
London as Bella Donna, an utterly de-
generate type of woman. without one
reGeeming virtue, save her beauty. The
part is everywhere said to have found
a remarkable exponent in the Russian
actress. She has poise and the subtle
refinement that make its diabOlical
qualities of mind and soul. of fascinat-
ing and spell weaving worth. Nazi-
movas art is subdued, strong, swift
and sure. Every stroke is said to have
its value in the total effect-she is new
er out OF drawing and the portrait is
a complete one from the hand of a mas
ter. With her New York company and
the elaborate and handsome produc-
tion. Charles Frohman presents Nazi-
nova in Bella Donna at the Grand
on March 9.
Arrangements have been made by
the Second Regiment band to give
a big concert at the Grand on the night
OF February II. The entertainment
should prove popular and be well pat
fOn1ZeQ.
The Negro Players Of America, a COL
ored comedy. said to be brim full Of
harmony of the old Down South" va
riety. comes to the Grand March Z.
The old reliable musical show, THE
Newlyweds." Is booked for an appear
ance at the Grand March II.
The Red Rose and the Rhoda Royal
Indoor Circus have Cancelled their To-
peka engagement.
One OF the most promising shows
Of the season is expected at the Nov
city commencing Monday afternoon
Stanley and CODOver are said to be re-
markably clever in the newer dances
of the day and promise to introduce
intricate tango steps. This couple are
the originatOrs of the new hoop
waltz
Norwood and Norwood are offering
q funny skit of singing. talking and