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Show 1 AMUSEMENTS i : 1 SALT LAKE THEATER Dorothy Morton Mor-ton in 'Glittering Gloria," a comedy In three acta, by Hugh Morton. "Glittering Gloria" is a glittering success. suc-cess. It offerveaces from tho very beginning begin-ning and nover loses a glint or glitter until un-til tho enJ. It Is ono of the brightest farces now beforo the public and was given a hearty welcomo by an audience that seemed to enjoy every ono of tho llnea and to find laughter in every one of the complications. All the trouble revolves around "Glittering "Glit-tering Gloria," the reigning actress of London, her desire to possess a certain diamond necklace and the Intention of several sev-eral of her friends to present the same to her. One of theso friends happens to bo a married man, and tho discovery of his wife that he Is to give tho necklace, leads to several misunderstandings, In which a bulldog and his owner, a rich Texan, and his secretary, a friend of tho murrled man, the friend of his wifo and" a red-haired red-haired luggageman are mixed up in episodes epi-sodes that 'banish sllenco and compel outburst aftor outburst of laughter. One actually grows tired of tha continuous fun and sinks down Into his seat with a smllo that won't come off. Mlas Dorothv Morton is a distinct contract con-tract to Miss lsadore Rush, whom sho replaced re-placed at short notice in tho star part, but sho captivated her audience completely com-pletely with her voice and her fishing song. Sho sang With a purJty of tono and clearness of enunciation that was altogether alto-gether delightful, while her acting during the singing was marked by a witchery that won repeated encores. Tho support was excellent, the parts of Jack James, by George Parsons, and of Archie Toddleby, by Wilton Heriot. wero especially worthy of slncero commendation. commenda-tion. Every member of the cast was equal to overy demand, and tho entire company may bo praised without a qualifying adjective ad-jective down to tho Mr. MIddletop of Edward Ed-ward M. Favor, and tho singing of "Cordelia," "Cor-delia," which was tho catchy melody that ushered tho audience home. "Glittering., Gloria" Is good for tho blues. "San Toy" Is coming to Salt Lake tonight to-night and tho promise Is given that It will bo presonted by John C. Fisher's big company In a manner that will make it an event in musical comedy circles. This Chinese creation lias been a great success suc-cess In tho United States, and there Is said to bo tho best reason why it achlovcd tho popularity that is destined to carry It through many moro years on the top wave of public favor. Tho big organization organiza-tion has James T. Powers for its chief comedian, and George K. Fortescuo, -Margaret McKlnney, John Peachoy, Nagle Burrv. Mlna Rudolph, Charles Arllng, Josephlno Newman, Fred W. Huntly, Katnerino Howianu and Arllno La Crosso as principals. E. J, Carpcnter'3 production of "A Little Lit-tle Outcast" begins Its third season at tho Grand theater with a Thanksgiving matinee, with Dolly Dupreo In tho stol-lar stol-lar role, as3isted by Mllllccnt Evans and a large company. Tho production haa been enlarged, a new act written, with some surprises in the stago effects. An electric elec-tric launch is a rovel feature, LONDON. Nov. 22. Charles Frohman has engaged J. H. Barnes 'to produce A. W. Phiero's, "A Wifo Without a Smile" in New York about December 16. Mr. Barnes, who takes tho part of Pulllnger in tho play, will sail on tho liner, Etruria November 26. He is well known in America, Amer-ica, having played leading parts with Mary Anderson and boon several seasons with Sir Henry Irving. An artistic success from tho first to tho closing number was the muslcalo at Unity hall last cvsnlng, given under the auspices of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Sovcral of Salt Lako's best-known musicians took part in tho programme, their names being be-ing sufficient guarantee In advance that tho muslcale would bo an enjoyablo one. Ono of the very pleasing numbers of tho evening was "Crusaders," a stirring baritone solo written by Arthur Prvor. known throughout the United States and England as trombono soloist with Sousa's band for several eeasors, and formerly a Salt Laker. Tito solo was given In fino stylo by Karl Scheld, who repeated the last verse In response to one of tho heartiest hearti-est encores of the evening. Miss Agatha Berkhoel sang Verdi's "O Don Fatall" with the dramatic power and exquisite feeling which Is characteristic of her work. and. responding to an encore, en-core, gave " 'TIs My Desire" (Novln). Mrs. Acnes Osborne gave three piano solos, "Spanish Dance" (Chamlnade). "Cradle Song" (Chopin) and "Theme and Variations" (Padcrewskl). Mrs. Osborno's numbers were received with tho greatest favor. "Sleep, Littlo Baby of MIno" (Dennee) and "Mighty Lak a Roso" (Ncvin) brought ,out to. tho boat advantagq tho oweotnoss i tho evening A quarteuc. i m Rcrjchoelf Nolle Plnkerton ..f' r(iM,QU,fes. Fred Graham and Wlliard b quir -,;sJ "Teach Me. O "V (Case) ana and Low" (B5ir,nabJ?, '".'Arul violin solfl Skelton cave two benutlfu M0. SorrfTl!eexcKtnSac of thj evcnlnc1. informal daneM After the programme n raJi was enjoyed, the hours tint l miams ' in Ing pleasantly passed by the larc ber present. 39 |