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Show THE CITIZEN 10 With The First Nighters t It would be difficult, to select a bill more pleasing ,in its variety and attractiveness than that which is presented at the Orpheum. this week, lopular price seemed to have addedd to the determination of the management to supply the most notable features to be found in vaudeville. Valeska Suratt appears in a three-cen- t O. Henry of fiction, and of the cent O. Henr yof fiction, and of the stage that it not a moving picture.' Valeska has surrounded herself with some admirable players and therein has she been wise, for Valeska herself was made to glitter in musical comedy. The story is all about the Scarlet cabaret woman whom the young millionaire, college athlete and good fellow weds as if in jest, but for him it is in earnest. Now, could anyone provide a worse mess for a play of Vet mingled comedy and tragedy? Jack Lait, being a practiced magician, finds it easy to save the millionaire from the legitimate consequences of his daring deed. Eugene Strong, as the millionaire who assumes the caveman role and treats the lady rough, makes the part merry and masterful. Another intriguing part is that taken by Grant Sherman, who is odd, droll an underworld i and most skillful as parson who is a waited by trade. Fradkin, the violinist, and Miss Jean Tell, soprano, give a charming program. On the first night they clip ped it too short, cutting out some of the advertised numbers. We adviba them to put them back where they belong. Their music is of the best and tlieir artistry never fails to stir enthusiasm. We presume that Charles Irwin advertises himself as The Modern Comedian because he appears on the stage all lit up with wood alcohol by way of a merry jest and talkks to his audience in a pleasant, woozy sort of way that is bound to make some people envious. Irwin is at his best when burring like a Scot. He is not Scotch, but he says that many of them We susare his closest relations. pect that he served his term in London, for he introduces his jokes with magnitudinous words and ,at times, shows an inclination to explain the joke. But, on the whole, he is the most acceptable vaudeville jester who has come our way in months. Onee of the quaintest features of the bill is a singing act which introduces barefoot and raggedy Huck Finn and his friend Tom Sawyer ,all dressed up. Perhaps there is a trifle too much of the mollycoddle "kid sentimentality in the dialogue, but the singing is superb. "Pictures from rags and any old thing has grown to be a familiar stunt, but it is performed with much skill by Alfied Farrell and Carley. Hall & Guilda present some of the oldest and some of the newest dances and are always graceful and darting. A act that recalls the dime museum days is presented by the Nagfys. Of course it is elaborat t -- sublimated, far beyond the tribe of ye dreams of the olden time. One of the mysterious stunts is the and nature:defyihg white-hot carbon points placing of two on the naked tongue. Try. that as a home divertisement after, telephoning the undertaker. ed and fire-eatin- g, . '" . SALT LAKE One of the most delectable treats of the season- was the- appearance of "The Little. Symphony orchestra and The Adolph Bolm Ballet Intime" at the Salt Lake theatre last Wednesday. The combination of an orchestral program and a dance divertisement such as Pavlowa purveys is a ciiarm-in- - - d idea. George Barrere, who looks like a composite of Svengali and Charles Stewart Parnell, is the founder and conductor of the orchestra in which are to be found thirteen of the most expert musicians of the country. We say "of the country, although it is apparent that most of them come from lands afar. To define the merits of their program and playing is super fluous. It. is. only necessary to .say that both are of the .highest order and that none but the best music is rendered. .. i Adolph Bolm is one of. the worlds most agile dancers. He is an artistic irridescent whirlwind. He is asssisted by oilier dancers of almost equal fame. A1 Jolson and his animal show closed the week with Sinbad, emphasis on both syllables. , . . . , . PANTAGES Southern songs and darky melodies as sung by the .Primrose- minstrels brought genuine enjoyment to lovers of music at the opening of the new Pantages bill. The group is one of unusual harmony of voices and the Individual members delight with their songs and dances. Dan Haley proves a master of the tambourine. The number includes Mrs.. George Primorse, John Goss, Dan Daley, William Maloy, Matt Maloy, E. Booth, Platt and Richard Roberts. The Five Violin Misses, with Miss Mattie Kitchner, have a number of - d merit, marked by masterful and beauty of costume. There U ty of jazz interspersed with the tions to ' enliven teh offering. Favorite vaudeville character portrayed by Miss Zelda Santley j contribution, Little Miss Everyw She wins unstinted applause with impersonations. A Humorous Interview, with rati and Harris, is a dialogue singing act which drives away The humor arises from the inai of a Frenchman to understand American standard of a joke. The Rose King trio, billed as wire adneers, t are that and more. not only dance, but do many stunts on the wire, including jui the rope. Strength, agility and grace are fested in The Patrowar, a n variety surprise. The posing is aitg cally preesnted. The Servant in the House powerful picture from Charles Kennedys stage play. CURED. I notice that Agnes doesn't around boring other people ailments as she used to. No; she met a man who with: cured j completely. A doctor? Oh, no. She was telling this some of her symptoms when he marked, Its, strange how many these things afflict people as theyj gin to grow old Since then she: held her tongue about them. I SALT LAKE THEATRE 6 Nights Beginning IIIV M11 Matlneei Sat. & Wad. Protect Your ReaerTation Ij u fcf 31 nil Order Xow Box office seat sale opens Friday, April 29th THEGRESTESTf THI NOTHING INTflE FWSTfl AffNITW OAILED THE na .success I AlfglitNi 92.50-92-91.50-9- 92-91.- 50) Arman Kaliz, who will present Temptation, a big allegorical operetta at the Orpheum next week. Orclieatrn, 3; Saturday Orclicntrn, 92.50) 1il?01 Kullery, 91. WodnfW matlneei Orclientm, 92) 91SO-9- 1 icnllery, 75c. lieNMt fire-eatin- g 1. |