Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14


sured. This is certainly a
- plume in the cap Of Manager
Burgess, who took hold OF the venture
under the most unfavorable conditions.
omaha's experience with stock organiza-
tions for the last two or three years had
not been the most pleasant, and outward
indications were oil against the possible
success of the new venture at the BOYD.
But Mr.. Burgess had faith in the capacity
OF his company, in his judgment as q
manager. and felt sure that once he could
get his company fairly before the public.
1t would no longer be a question OF pa
tronage. He has done this, and IL now
seelng the reward of his courage. The
company is one of the most competent
ever presented here in stock. Miss Nc.
Henry is an actress OF uncommon ability.
evenly balanced in her capacity. both
FOR expression and repression. and with
a quality OF natural charm that gives her
efforts peculiar power, no matter what
character she is asked 10 put on. Mr..
Lynch has also shown a wide range of
adaptability, and has made a great many
new friends by his work with the conn
pany. Mr.. Bliss Is a stage director NJ
much experience and catholic taste. ana
q player Of excellent parts, and the COM
pany under his skillful handling "a &C
oomplishing wonders in the way Of In
telligent presentation OF a most interest,"
ing list of plays.
commonly 1t won't do to believe what
you hear about the amazing salaries re
eeiVed by vaudeville performers; vet Il IA
an established fact that such celebrities
as Bernhard and Ethel Barrymore have
drawn stipends Of astonishing proportions
1t was the renown OF Bernhard which
made It possible for her to command a
salary OF 5000 a week; but now there Is
an entertainer. a mere variety performer.
who receives as much as she received.
True. he is not guaranteed that much.
but, working as he does on a percentage
basis. he never fails to get his 5000. ana
in some weeks that figure Is exceeded.
Who is he? Doubtless you have heard
OF him-sylvester schaffer. Manager
Byrne OF the Orpheum has word that this
highest salaried entertainer in the world
comes TO Omaha during the week of
February "a
This Is what schaffer does: He pro-
sents ten headline acts entirely by him
self. First, he shows card and coin
manipulations; then he paints IN oil; next
does Japanese juggling; fourth. he enter
tains as a German juggler; fifth. he is a
circus horseman; sixth appears as animal
trainer; seventh. as rifle marksman;
eighth, as a violinst; ninth. as a strong
man; tenth. a startling finale that he
calls "Apotheosis" schaffer works alone
on the STAGE. but ne carries with him a
musical director. physician and q physJ-
cal trainer.
Chauncey olcott's annual engagements
always bring this favorite star IN
plays OF romantic interest ana In his
new comedy. by Rachel Chothsrs. Mr..
olcott Is said 10 have a vehicle quite
unusual. Its title Is THE Heart OF
Paddy Whaek." a quaint name which
win itself attaract much attention. To
tell the plot would spoil the interest Of
those who will see THE Heart OF Paddy
! whAek." but a glimpse at the start OF
the play will be interesting Paddy
: Whack is in reality Dennis o'Malley. q
= lpresentable baIT1ster who prefers his
, quiet town to greater legal success IN
3 Dublin. Here he lives among his friends
ana his kind heart and bright wit make
: him a fsvorite with his neighbOrs and
) clients Into his quiet life comes Mona
{ Cairn. his ward long away at school
) Mona is young and pretty and vivscioul
5 and one Of her first acts is 10 nickname
! oMaIey. Paddy Whack. Dennis sooE
( finds his affection for her deepening
into & greater love, but he stills his love
and tries to arrange a fitting match FOL
her with a younger man But Nom
and the fates will otherwise and a TO
nance develops that Is said TO spark,
with roliicking fun and shade often int
$ deeper sentiments. It's scenes are lai,
, in the barrister's picturesque garden ant
In the living room OF his home. AZ tn
y play has it's scenes In tho period OF 1874
1 brilliant costumes and color form a par
lof its production. Mr.. oicott will hay,