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Show THE CITIZEN the best that has ever visited this city MUSIC LOVERS MUST SEE FEATURE BILL AT PANTAGES Seldom is it the pleasure of an audi- ence to listen to such music as is presented by Dwight Johnson and his nationally famed orchestra of ten pieces at the Pantages theatre this week. Music lovers should not .miss this golden opportunity to hear the sweetest and most harmonious music that it is possible for man to render. The program says,- a collegian offering' but we say a masterpiece of music, and two and three dollars have been paid to hear music that could not compare with this. They 'play a' syncopated version of Rubinsteins Kame-no- i Astrow," that has depth and color and real music in it instead, of the frenzied tootlings of just another band. Every member of the orchestra is an accomplished musician and they ' play together as one unit. It goes without Baying that this orchestra is - r and no lover of music will be disappointed in listening to their perfect harmony. It is surely a wonder orchestra and ought to be held together as long as possible. It is a big treat for holiday visitors to this city. The opening vaudeville number is Miss Merle and Her Friends, a whole flock of beautiful performing parrots. A number is written on a slate; one of the parrots walks up to the slate and appears to study the numeral and then walks to a bell and rings the number. This parrot must certainly think and the question is asked, do birds think? A pair of parrots ride a tandem bicycle, propelling it their feet, just as a cyclist does. Charles Fargo and Leah Richards present a comedy sketch, sing and play the saxaphone in rather a pleas- with ing presentation. Vida Negri and Company in which seven personality girls appear, is an exceptional offering in which toe dancing by a pretty and graceful girl, opera singing and good musical selections are big' features. The act is supported by superb- - and beautiful curtain scenes, and the. costuming if of the very best. One of the girls has one. PLAY PRESENTED AT WILKES MACK'S CELEBRATED Salt Lake playgoers have in store for them an extraordinary Christmas week theatrical treat in the forthcoming, production by the Wilkes Players of The Dove, Willard Macks cele brated drama of border life, which will open Sunday afternoon, Christmas day, and continue during the ensuing week. was procured from The Dove David Belasco for presentation in Salt Lake by payment of a huge royalty and the presentation will be as massive and as gorgeous as it was' in New York. There are nearly fifty speaking parts and for two weeks the. stage me- chanics at the Wilkes have been put ting on full speed in building the gorThe Dove" is the geous settings. most expensive production the Wilkes Players have ever offered. When the curtain goes up, playgoers will find themselves outside a huge stone wall blocking the entire front of the stage. In this wall big wooden gates shut out the playgoers from what lies beyond. ' A Mexican peon knocks at a small door set in the big gate, a wicket is opened, a face peers a sweet soprano voice which is appreciated. Florence Baird and Warren Hewitt present a feature act in comedy. Miss Baird perfectly imitates Eddie Foy and has the audience continually A FIVE DOLLAR SHOW FOR A DOLLAR. . r . All Next Week laughing and keeps the people in a hilarious mood throughout. In their dual song of Im the Groom; Im the Bride they capture the house, the actors appearing in wedding costumes. Becky, in which Sally O'Neil and Owen Moore take the ledas and supported by a super cast, is a humorous picture with a real love story running through it, a picture that must be seen to be appreciated. Manager Pemberton asked Pantakes for a real holiday bill and he has got Starting with Matinee Sunday THE DOVE Willard Macks Spectacular Dramai David Belascos Great Stage Triumph. GET TICKETS NOW! Every Night at 8:30: Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Matinees Sunday, Thursday, Saturday at 2:30 Prices 25c, 50c. Special Holiday Matinee Monday Afternoon. WILKES THEATRE i COMING THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN Miss Gladys George; who has one of the most stupendous roles of her career next week at the Wilkes in "The Dove, Willard Mack's huge spectacular drama, which has been procured from David Belasco for presentation ail next week at the Wilkes Theatre starting with the matinee Sunday afternoon, Christmas Day. A special holiday matinee will be given Monday. - i-i . |