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Show AMUSEMENTS If. IN SALT LAKE THEATERS. j. .j. Shakespearean Drama. ; 4- SALT LAKE TI1EATUR "Romoo and Juliet," wllh Robert Mantcll; -i matinee at 2;00; "Hamlet," even- -i-.f. Ing, S:00. f 4 Drama. BUNGALOW THEATER "Whon ! J- Knighthood Waa In Flower." I- Matinee, 2:15. Evening, 3:15. y J Musical Extravaganza. COLONIAL THEATER "Tho Land of Nod." Matlnco, 2:15, Even-1- ing, g:15. Melodrama. -h .i. GRAND THEATER "The Girl En- j. gluccr." Vaudeville betweon acts. Matinee, 2:15, Evening, S;15. i .j. .j. Vaudeville. 4 .;. ORPHEUM THEATER Advanced ! 4. vaudeville, Matinoo, 2:15. Even- -i-.j. Ing. S:15. 3" MISSION THEATER Imperial vnu- 4 t. dovllle. Matinee, 2:30. Evening, .J. 7:S0 and 9:15. r t 'K Tho versatility of Robert Mantcll, who Is now playing an engagement at the Salt Lake theater, could not have been shown to better advantage than In the presentation of "Mncboth" on Monday evening and In "Louis XI" on Tuesday evening. From (ho Thane of Glamls, strong and robust, with deep, sonorous voice, to tho palsied king of Franco is a long step. And yet In both Mr, Mnntell proved himself the master. His conception concep-tion of Macbeth was Ideal. His portrayal of the miserable fanatical, murderously cruol and unjust king, who, during his reign, put to death four thousand persons, per-sons, most of them secretly, was a splendid splen-did one. , , This historical drama, adapted from the French by that elevor writer, Casl-mlr Casl-mlr Delavlgnc. lnterwlnes closely the exciting ex-citing court history of those turbulent days, together with the charming and romantic lovo story of the Duke ue Nemours and his lovely Marie. History places Louis XI, who reigned from 1161 to 1-1S3. as ono of the cruel despots of which France was so proline. Ho was the Bon of Charles VII. His private character was harsh, grasping and suspicious, yet his talent as a ruler was of a high order. He consolidated the territory of France and tho authority of the French crown In this territory, and founded numerous institutions which were of great benefit to the public in goneral,. but the means by which ho curbed tho feudal houses of Franco and brought them Into absolute dependency on tho crown wore without scruple. Tho Count of Armagnac was murdered In 1173, tho Duke of Alencon died in prison In 1171; tho Count of Luxembourg was beheaded In 1475; the Duke De Nemours was kept for years In an Iron cage and beheaded In 1177; In all, ho Is said to have put -1000 persons to death. By Intrigue In-trigue he came into possession of Provence, Maine. Anjou and Perplgnan, but his principal acquisition was his Inheritance In-heritance of Charles the Bold. Charles was a member of the league which was formed against Louis In the beginning of his reign by all tho vassals of the French crown, among whom was the Duke of Berry, the king's own brother. broth-er. In 1465, after tho battle of Mont l'llory, ho made concessions to members of the league, but later annulled the treaty and recommenced the quarrel. He Incited tho populace of Liege to revolt against Charles after Inviting him to an Interview. This treachery resulted in the seizure of the king, who was afterward, liberated upon hard conditions. Louis later allied himself with tho Duke of Lorraine and the Swiss, and later, when Charles fell In the battle of Nancy, he brought In a number of principalities and hold them despite the protest of Charles's heirs. He favored the lower and middle classes, but was feared and hated by all, and spent the last yoars of his life In the fortress of PIcssls-lcs-Tours, whero ho died In HS3. It Is upon the reign of this despot that Dclavlgno wrote his romantic drama, one of tho most fascinating of all stage romances. As has been said, Mr. Man-tcll's Man-tcll's conception of this cruel king, always al-ways In terror of death's hand so rapidly approaching to squeeze the final bit of vitality from his wretched frame, Is a most remarkable portrayal. In this conception con-ception of tho Intriguant, Mr. Mantoll takes one In reality before the throne whore Louis sits and hears the Count do Nemours. Incognito, ns envoy from the high lord, Charles of Bergundy, denounce tho king of France for broach of faith, and as Louis, the murderer of his faithful faith-ful follower and the count's beloved father, fa-ther, parries with Do Nemours until, through his discovery of his love for Marie he is eventually trapped, is a most Intensely Impressive scene. Then the death scene, whero the king makes frantic, cowardly appeal to the pious Francois to smooth his path toward eternity, whero ho makes full confosslon of his crimes and offers many pardons If succor be granted, and ho hears the fateful words, "This very day Is all that Is left thee, make good use of It," and the hopelessly tragic reply of tho king, "Your words freeze up my soul, my life-blood life-blood thickens," Is a remarkable scene. And when In tho finalo, when the dauphin and tho nobles and tho courtiers from the palace gather about the dead king, a most vivid, a most brilliant picture is shown. As Marie, Miss Marie Booth Russell, wife of Mr. Mantcll, demonstrated her ability as an actress. She was a most charming courtier's daughter, tho sweetheart sweet-heart of tho exiled duke, as she was a magnificent Lady Macbeth. The role of Mario is a superb ono, and It Is so different dif-ferent from the stately characters, such as Lady Macbeth. Queen Constance and Portia, which Miss Russoll has been playing. The character of Marie was the . one which Jessie Mlllward played with Henry Irving It is an Ingenuous character and brings out the tender, womanly qualities of Mlso Russell's nature na-ture and of her rich and pllunt voice. Tho other roles were In capable hands, but all interest centered about the palsied pal-sied old man, which was so admirably portrayed by Mr. Mantell. It should be said that the music used in Mr. Mantell's productions Is all all of the period In which the events that form the basis of tho various plays occurred Much of it Is traditional of that ago of tho world. This afternoon at the matlnco "Romeo and Jullot" will be presented, with Air. Mantcll ns Romeo and Miss Russell ns Juliet. This evening "Hamlet" will be presented. The stago version of the play Is tho Edwin Booth version and Involves In-volves the same cuts. Elision's transpositions transpo-sitions and omitted charadcrs. Mr. Mantcll Man-tcll will havo the role of Hamlet and Miss Russell that of Ophelia. The curtain cur-tain will raise promptly at 2 In the afternoon after-noon and at S In tho evening. It should be said in connection with the appearanco of Mr. and Mrs. Mantell hero that Mrs., Mantoll Is a suffragist and is willing to admit it, though sho is not in sympathy with the extreme measures of her English sisters who seem to be anxious to go to Jail for tho causo and who wear their cell numbers ns tho only decoration of rank which Is of any consequence. con-sequence. Miss Russell (Mrs. Mantcll) Is a property owner In her own name and considers that she should have something to say as to Its taxation and laws governing gov-erning acquisition, holding and disposal. This Is nor basis for woman's suffrage. It was a sourco of keen regret to the brilliant Shakespearean actress that she was not playing In Now York last month In order that she might have taken a hand In the stirring cvcnLs that surround sur-round tho visit to this country of Mrs Pankhurst. the noted English suffragette. suffra-gette. Big and delighted audiences are tho rule at the Orphcum this week, whero a bill of standard Orplvcum oxcellenco Is running. Somo of tho nets on the programme pro-gramme ara regarded as tho best of their kind seen tills year. After playing to big business for six days in thin city, tho bill voted one of the best, yet scon at tho Mission will come to a close with a performance tniu afternoon and two performances tonight. The bill has proved to bo one of tho biggest drawing cards that tho house has vol offered. Sydney Dcanc and his compnny of sweet singers have made a distinct hit In this city, ns they have wherever they havo npponrcd. Hoeiler and company In their clover bicycle act have had no trouble In winning the applause ap-plause of the big audiences which have visited the Mission during the week, and tho saino Is true of Von MItzcl and Mny-nord. Mny-nord. The Rustlcana Trio early established estab-lished themselves as favorites with tho patrons of the Mission and the same is true of Berry and Nelson and Kathleen Do Vole. "The Land of Nod," with Its beautiful scenic effects, protty girls, elevor comedians come-dians and slngors of tuneful melodlou. Is enjoying almost capacity business at every performance at the Colonial theater the-ater this week- The performance Is so Cull of now fenturcs this senoon that It Is practically a brand new show. Ono of tho principal song hits Is "The Bllllken Man," given by Adelaide Harland and nsslsted by a special ballet. The company com-pany Is unusually large and Includes a stunning chorus and ballot. Love, laughter and excitement aro the real emotions of life. Thoy are all to be found In "Beverly," the dramatization of George Barr McCutchcon's successful novel of that name, the sequel to "Grau-stark." "Grau-stark." which will bo the offering at the Colonial theater for tho week commencing commenc-ing Sunday, February G. People have been turned away from tho Grand theater at every performance this week. Melodrama and popular prices scorns to havo caught on with Grand audiences, and that Is why the standing room only sign is put out every night. Uncle Dick Sutton mndo no mlstako when ho secured control of the Grand. Thero will be a matinee today. Another crowded houso greeted Maudo Leone and her players at the Bungalow last night, where they arc presenting 'When Knighthood Was in Flower." In tho role of Mary Tudor Miss Deone has by far tho best role that she has ever been cast for In this city. Tho play is receiving the usual good presentation that Is given each play at this cosy playhouse. play-house. There will be a matinee this afternoon and Saturday and tho play will also run next Sunday evening. |