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Show Music and Theatres Amusements Tonight. ' . Salt Lake Theatre-Richard J. Jose in "Don't Tell My Wife Orphcum Excellent vaudeville bill, headed by the Military Octette." Grand "The Three Musketeers." Salt Lake Theatre. . . It would be safe to say that nine out of ten who bought tickets for the engagement at the Salt Lake Theatre of the comedy, Don t Tell My Wife," gave the comedy second consideration and looked forward only to the pleasurable moments when one of the sweetest singers in all the world would have the center of the stage, iwenty years ago I heard Richard J. Jose sing a simple little ballad and thought then that it was one of the grandest songs m the world. Later I concluded it was the voice and not the song, after hearing a number of other people "murder" it. And as Jose sang twenty years ago, he is singing today. Popular songs, simple little things, it is true, but Jose never claimed to be a grand opera star. He is just a natural bom singer, and to many there is more pleasure to be derived from his singing than all the high class operatic selections in the world. Rank heresy, of course, but there is many a one, should they become painfully truthful, would make such confession. And then the comedy is entertaining, the company is a fairly good one, and for a good, hearty laugh, as well as excellent music, "Don't Tell My Wife" can honestly be recommended. The engagement of this sweet singer and his company ends with tonight's performance. Orpheum. From the moment Rice and Elmer make their appearance in their Chink and Rube make-up in a screamingly funny aerial act, which is not only comical but a clever turn from an acrobatic standpoint, stand-point, to the final kinodrome picture, there is not a dull spot in the week's offerings at the Orpheum. The big act of the week, big in every way, is "The Military Octette," and "The Girl with the Baton," one of the Jesse L. Lasky spectacular productions, a musical act of such worth that even if the remainder of the bill was not of the high standard of excellence that it is, the show would still be worth while. There arc eight men and two women in the company, besides be-sides Miss Mabel Keith, who conducts the octette and orchestra in a manner that leaves no doubt as to her ability as a leader ; and then there is the usual Lasky liberality in scenery and mechanical effects. The selections in which the cornets, trombones and bugles are used are appropriate, tuneful, and are given in a commendable manner. The cornet soloist, Mr. John S. Leick, has two numbers which are veritable verita-ble gems and have been encored at each performance. William Watkins, the tenor, has a clear, well trained voice, his ballads being a feature of the performance. It is a Lasky act from start to finish, which means par excellence in every way. A widely different act, but one that Salt Lakers especially can appreciate, after their liberal education at the bicycle tracks, is the exhibition of motor riding by the Tom Davies trio. It must require a great deal of nerve, as well as skill, to master the feats performed on the little saucer track which is suspended above the stage during a portion of the time the riders arc whirling around on the motors, and their act is one that should make good in any clime. Arthur Doming, the "white blackbird, black-bird, is one of the most satisfactory monologuists we have had this season. He has a line of jokes that arc, almost without exception, new, while his parodies are a success as laugh producers. The Basque Grand opera quartette, three men and a woman, arc all singers of such ability that their act is really of the star order. The ir selections are all old favorites, and they have not failed to garner their meed of applause at each performance. The playlet of the week is one written by Frances Wilson, "The Old, Old Story' which Miss Felice Morns ,s making her first vaduevillc tour, being sin. ported by Mr. Charles C. Silk and Mr. Russell Bassctt t is a clever bit of comedy in the hands of clever people. Grand. "Faust," Goethe's weird conception of the wiles of Sit-in wnc presented at the Grand the fore part of the week, M . SanforS DoW having the par of Mcplusto-thc character which brings to the mS of the seasoned playgoer the greatest of all Mephistos, Lew s Morrison Mor-rison Mr. Dodge demonstrated that he is an actor above ti e JvcJ age, his conception of the character showintr much tlin.vht i I ural ability, and being acceptable in every v Wl character humorous and cynical, the auditor never 5 l CVk sight of the fact that he is the Prince of Darkness Mr Stirir? f as Faust and Miss Loui. Mar Ja . M.rguS afso" Hi ' ; B . MUSIC AND THEATRES Hj (Continued from Pago 8.) H to praise, as is Maude Palmer Tcnnell as Dame Martha. The other .members of the company handled their parts in a capable manner, the scenic and mechanical effects were all that could be desired, and j taken as a whole the production was a rare theatrical bargain in evr H' cry way. H Beginning Thursday night the same company, all being happiiy . cast, began the presentation of the old favorite, "The Three Musket- cers," which will be presented again tonight. This is a play that especially appeals to those partial to the romantic drama, and as pre- scntcd by Mr. Dodge and his company is far above the usual run of B-' I)lavs appearing at the Grand, and should be a long remembered event to the patrons of that house. H, It is manifestly unfair to the patron who goes early to the theatre, arriving at least before the curtain raises, to be eternally disturbed by late comers. There should be an iron-clad rule in every place of amusement in this city, and one that should be strictly cn- forced, that no one, high or low, rich or poor, should be conducted to their seats after the curtain goes up for an act, until the act is fin-H fin-H ished, and especially should this apply if the late comer has secured ; scats in the front part of the house. If this rule was applied, there would be a wonderful hustling around among some people to get H to the show houses on time. H S. B. Newman has taken charge at the Orphcum as stage mana- ger, succeeding J. F. Goss, who has left the city for a tour of the Orphcum circuit with the playlet, "A Modern Pocahontas," of which Mr. Goss is the author. The trip will also be in the nature of a hon- cymoon trip for Mr. Goss, who was married just prior to his depart- urc to Miss Cleo G. Woolcy. C. A. R. H Grand Opera. H We had a sample of grand opera here this week at the First Methodist Church, and judging by the way it was received Salt Lakers thoroughly enjoyed it. The quartet of grand opera stars con- sistcd of Campanari, with his wonderfully dramatic baritone voice; Martin, with his sweet tenor voice; Marie Rappold, the exquisite soprano, and Mmc. Jacoby with her exceedingly rich contralto voice. A treat of this kind will long be remembered, and not only that but H visits from artists of this class have a marked influence on the dc- vclopmcnt of the musical tastes and culture of the people. Een Welc the Great Character Portrayer, at The Orphcum. m . mi. The Orpheus Club, under whose auspices this concert was given, is entitled to a vote of thanks from the community. Those who were present are not the only ones benefitted, they will carry away with them the influence and the spirit of that evening and disseminate it among their fellows. Affairs of this kind are beneficial, and we would j& like to sec it made possible to have them much more frequently. 6 |
