The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
Ar THE THEATERS.

In the role Of Mrs. Chepstow'' (Bella
Donna) the heroine Of both play and
novel. Belle Donna" Madame Maxi
nova is said to have scored a triumph
and that she brings out every point in
this unusual woman's character with
telling force. and gives most remark
able and wonderful performance is
conceded by all who have seen the
play. The production which Charles
Frohman has made for Bella Donna"
IL said to be a most elaborate one.
Charles Frohman will present Maxi
nova at the Grand on Monday even
ing.
Miss Eva Tanguay win make her
bow to Topeka at the Grand on
Tuesday afternoon and evening. It
seems to be regular habit-goinE to
see Eva" every time opportunity Of
fers. for there is always the interest
ing uncertainty OF just what this very
eccentric and original lady might pull
on her audience. And as her restless
vitality keeps her ever on the move or
jump, she seems to give her audience
sensation like watching the antics of
the loose end of charged wire from
high power dynamo. with the momen-
tary expectation Of explosion. Miss
Tanguay will appear twice at each
performance, and besides her singing
act, will give her own particular con-
ception OF 'Salome.''
Coming at the Grand on Wednesday
with a popular priced matinee is the
fascinating musical comedy, The New
lyweds and Their Baby How many
OF the feminine readers of the Sunday
newspapers who have followed and en-
joyed the troubles of ''Snookums."
"Lovey" and 'Dovey'' in the colored
supplements, have discovered that the
beautiful mother of ''Snookums'' is al
ways dressed in the very latest FASH
ion. Some may have noticed that
'Dovey'' has on the newest of every
thing in feminine frippery as soon as it
is out, and those who have not are ad-
vised to watch "Dovey'' and they will
never go wrong II they follow the
fashion as shown in her attire.
Heading the Orpheum's bill. COM
mencing with the matinee today, are
the four Models de Beaux Arts-female
posers who give living reproductions Of
famous paintings The Mutchlers are a
very Entertaining musical couple who
also sing and offer a dialogue work.
Prince Ward Is a singing and dancing
soubrette. Theo and Camille Lagess
call thmeslves zigzag gymnasts and
offer something new in cOntortion work.
Lloyd Spencer, who has made a hit
with his droll character stories. will
offer a change and he has proved that
he is a popular entertainer, who can
keep his audience laughing. Tomorrow
night the Orpheum offers an additional
stunt called aye Country Store" an in
novation in which those in the audi
ence receive presents from the store
A good picture and the orchestra will
begin each performance as usual.
One Of those shows for which the
Novelty is famous opened at the mat
inee this afternoon. The Les Mount
fords, introducing their original trapeze
loop the loop" Bertema, who styles
herself "She' of the voice, G. Herbert
Mitchell. one Of the best known humor-
lists in vaudeville. There are two feat
ure acts on the bill. Jack Ellis & Co..
1.-The Power of Office" and Max Weily
and Melissa Ten Eyck- in the latest
original dancing sensation. 1.-The Gam
Dol of the Gods" Up until about six
weeks ago Jack Ellis Of Jack Ellis &
Co. has been engaged in posing for a
Germ, this being his first appearance in
vaudeville.
Only four more performances of the
North Stock company at the Majestic
this season-tonight, tomorrow night
and Saturday matinee and night. 1.-The
Witching Hour is one of the strongest
and best Of the more modern dramas.
The entire company is more than doing
| justice to their respective parts. Seats
| were placed on sale this morning for
| the opening week Of the engagement
Of the Wolfe Stock company. 1.-THE
Gamblers has been selected as the
opening BILL
The program at the Empress today
consists of four reels. the subjects OF
which are unusually diversified.
! Vitagraph comedy. Father on the
Job;'' Lubin drama, I'm the Dredgers
/ Claw Biograph drama, "Her Ole
Teacher" and an Edison educationa
ending with a roaring comedy make
up the program.