Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Carroll, is catchy and lifting "I
Never Knew that runs as theme
through the entertainment, Canary
Cottage" and Its Always Orange
Day in California" are possibly the
most popular numbers, but there are
IS Others that are all tuneful and
whistleablc. Herbert Corthell has
the role OF a good-natured dipso-
maniac, and Charlie Ruggles not only
can act, but il is said that he sings
and dances as well,
Milo Vagge and company, who
appear at the Empress theater
Tor the first four days of the
week, present a novelty bag punching,
Juggling and musical skit. Fields and
Wells are comedians who let not a
moment lag. Neil Mack and Vera
Nelmar present an act consisting OF
comedy, singing and talking and
piano. The Weise troupe, who bill
themselves The Acme' of Athletic
Perfection complete the bill for the
first half
Jessie Busley, with new playlet
by Willard Mack, comes to the Or
pheufn for the week of November -.
Two special feature acts on the same
bill will be Anna Chandler. singing
comedienne, and David Sapirstein, dis
tinguished pianist
What girl knows what the future
holds for her? What woman is there
who can solve the great questions OF
life correctly? What is the unsoNablc
query of centuries, as old as Methu-
sala and'as mysterious as the Sphynx?
Why, the marriage question" of
course. The ultimate aim of girl
from the moment of maturity is mat
rimony and thus the play, THE Mar
riage Question" which comes to the
Boyd next Sunday, is said to answer
everything one desires to know about
the big, vital question. Rowland and
Howard have given this play great
scenic production and splendid cast
Of players-far above the average
seen in these theaters--a cast good
enough to grace a Broadway produc-
ton.
Frederick V. Bowers, in "His Bridal
Night" will be the attraction at the
Brandeis theater for three days, be-
ginning Thanksgiving matinee, No.
vember 49,, The book is by Margaret
Mayo and Lawrence Rising, with
music by Mr.. Bowers himself-for the
snappy farce comedy has been ar
ranged this season along musical lines
1t is produced by Messrs. Perry J,
Kelly and Robert Campbell. An ex-
Warren twins, Alma Youlin, Harry
Lillford, Billy Wayne, Clarice Gray,
Lucille Blythe. Maize Capper and
Belle Court. A large beauty chorus
and orchestra are attractive features
Joseph Cawthorn, who with Miss
Julia Sanderson is appearing III
Rambler Rose" at the Empire the
ater, New York, has been making
speeches between the acts, like lot
of other actors in the metropolitan
theaters. urging the audience to sub
scribe to the Liberty bonds. One day
last week lie got telegram from
Otis Skinner, another Charles Froh'
man star now playing Mister "An'
tonic" at Poders' theater, Chicago
and who also has been appealing tc
his audiences to buy a Liberty bond
The wire read:
Chicago, Ill. October % 1s17.--Josept
| Cawthorn Empire Theater New York City
Hear you are making Liberty bond speeches
! a every performance of Rambler Rose.
If it's good speech put me down for Sc,
600 subscription. If it isn't. fine yoursel
So, 900 and pay it in Liberty bonds. Decision
rests with Miss ssndersoh. ,,-4r
+ --t'' OTIS SKINNER,
! OF course, Mr.. Cawthorn showed
1.-THE message to Miss Sanderson ant
of course she decided at once. How
| Why that each of them should sub
scribe $4,000. And they did forthwith