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& yfjK «V JaBfcff«-* vL IIL r. New York, Dec. 25.—Marie Tem pest's visits to the United States are all too rare nowadays, for she is a comedienne of most delightful gifts but she is here now, and those of us who know the rare quality of her powers of entertainment are enjoying her new play of "Penelope," in which she is supported by the Lon don Comedy Company. Always smartly gowned, she is a fine example of the well-dressed Englishwoman. Her gown of pastel blue checked voile, in the illustration has a new sleeve that is worth not ing. Built over silk of a deeper tone, the dress has the princess effect of being made in one piece, although in reality it is made in two with the bodice fullness cut bias, and caught ***», 1. Marie Tempest, Now Playing in 'Penelope." 2. Nance O'Neill, Leading pany. 4. Lotta Faust, of into the draped skirt. LATEST FASHIONS WORN BY WOMEN ON I HE STAGE The fact that both bodice and skirt are fastened in front adds another element of novelty. The all-over lace guimpe shows prominently un der the arms and on the bodice front, as well as in the undersleeves, which fall below the slashed voile sleeves that are caught together with buttons and loops ori the upper por tion. Miss Tempest has always been fam ous for a beautiful figure, and some of us can recall the jaunty manner in which she used to wear her char acter costumes in the old days when she appeared in musical comedy at the. Casino, and sang "Oh, Promise BIJOU OPERA HOUSE Wednesday, Dec. 29 Henry B. Harris Presents (direct from 5 months in New York City) The Greatest Play of the Age "The Third Degree" By Charles Klein, Author of "The Lion and the Mouse" and "The Music Master." A Play That Everybody Should See. An Absorbing Romance of New York. Sensationally Illustrative of the Mysterious Police Inquisition System. Prices: $1.00 and $1.50. Seat Sale Monday NANCY LE E RICE The Singing and Dancing Harpist girdle-top of the Me,*' so tenderly that it melted our hearts. The advent of "The Lily" had been awaited with extreme interest, not only because it is the latest Belasco production, which means an artistic one, but because its premiere had been delayed by some unavoidable litigation over the matter of a con tract with Nance O'Neill, who played the leading part. Mr. Belasco final ly won, and his leading lady then proceeded without any misgivings. The play is an adaptation from the French drama of Pierre Wolff and Gaston Leroux, and presents the sex problem in an entirely new way. Miss O'Neill, in morning or shop ping dress, wears frequently a wide fur scarf that is remarkably suitable for warmth in an automobile, and may be thrown back around the shoulders, when in the shops. This is made of bands of pointed Alaska fox, mounted quite closely together on a satin foundation. Her plain dark-blue zibelline cos tume made with the Russian coat, andi her simply trimmed hat to match, combine aduniralbly with the richness of the fur. In the part of Madge Thomas, daughter of one of the workmen on strike at the Ohio River Tin-Plate Mills, in "•Strife," a play by John Galsworthy at the New Theatre. Thais Lawton has had her best op portunity so far—an opportunity that has revealed the fine quality of dramatic powers, which incline to wards the intense. The interest created by these un usual productions at the New Theatre where she is a member of the stock company, appears to be most stimu lating to the players, who are none of them tyros. Miss Lawton played "leading woman" parts in stock companies for several years: and recently, in "The Great Divide" and "The Faith Healer." She is a'Southern girl of striking personality, and like all Kentucky women, understands the art of dree ing well. Moreover, she has the vi brant voice and flashing eyes to ex press great emetlom. The evening gown in which she pictured' here is of pearl-spangle^ net over pale-pink messaline, with a drop-skirt of plain chiffon between. WE GUARANTEE THIS TO BE OW E OF THE BEST VAUDEVILLE SHOWS EVER PRESENTED IN BISMARCK Y^|taWHMn«»vaM.. ..." ^^^sk QISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, 1909. Woman in "The Lily." 3. Thais Lawton, of the New Theatre Comp The Midnight Sons." She has brought an elaborate ward robe with her, and during her stay will be the pioneer, no doubt, in starting several fashions. Only a few days ago the play of "The Lily5'—safely launched at Washington a fortnight earlier—came sailing into the Stuyvesant Theatre to replace "The Easiest Way" which then closed its long New York run and started on tour. JACK DAY It is made on charmingly simple lines needing no ornamental embellish ments, other than its well-covered' de sign. The elbow sleeves and full bodice are parted in such a way as to give a glimpse of the plain chiffon underneath with an artful and hap py.tfflect. Scotland's Clever Comedian The all black velvet hat with the "ostrich wreath" around the crown, drooping low on one side and project ing in the back, appears to be a fav orite one with the women of the stage, and when worn by Lotta Faust, the bright particular star of "The Midnight Sons" it throws into high relief the creamy pallor of her complexion and the mysterios depths of jjher midnight eyes. Miss Faust has been prominently identified with several Broadway musical comedies that have been great successes—notably "The Girl Behind the Counter"—and her sing ing and dancing are both clever to a degree. Some of her stage costumes are very beautiful, but of course being adapted to the characters she as sumes, are not appropriate for fash ion pointers. The sealskin hat is also popular with the actresses just now, and one such, worn by a noted leading lady about to start on tour, is exceedingly smart, being turned up sharply in front, and trimmed with only an er mine band. Miss Faust is an enthusiastic mo torist, and enjoys nothing more than a swift spin in her own machine, which she manages with skill and grace. The Small Boy's Revenge. A family whose means were limited was expecting company for dinner, and the tuoughful mother instructed her small son how to behave at the ta ble and also told bim there was one thing on the table he was not to ask for. The appointed time came, and things looked very tempting, especially to the small boy. who suddenly said, "Say, ma, I want some of that." pointing to a plate of cheese. The mother cast reproving glances upon him, but the child continued, "You going to give me some of that?" The mother again tried to attract the boy's attention to his error by stepping upon his toes, but it was of no use. for he continued. "Give me some of that or I'll tell." Beginning to count, he said: "One, you going to give me some? Two, you going to give me some? Three, my pants are made of the old window shades." There is an exceptionally strong vaudeville program Ibilled for this .popular theatre far the first four •days of tihe week, starting tonight. Amy Lee Rice, "tfhe danlcing 'harp ist," has ia very unique and classy act. Jack Da,y, Scotland's clever comed ian, is a. guaranteed side splitter. (Billy and Louise Johnson, eccentric singers aud dancers, come to us reio on/mendei as one of the best .acts we hiave "had, and you know we have had tome good ones. The picture program is a fine one, including "In the Watches oi' the NigTii," a ver strong drama, and "Why Girls Leave Home," a Tiig'h class comedy film. We wish to thank all of yoii for your most liberal patronage and as sure yom that we are sparing no' trou ble or expense in securing high class attractions for your entertainment. We want every one of you to make a special effort to see our show for the front p\irt of the week, commenc-theatre ing tonight, as we know you will leave omr little theatre feeling amo ly repaid for having torn yourself away from your snug fireside. GEM fr Beginning with today's matinee one of the Hughest salaried acts on the vaudeville circuits will make its ap pearance at the Main street play house. The act consists of sixty tTadned birds aind one of the most wonderful examples of animal train ing extant. An idea of the enormity of the pro duction can be gained from the fact that it .requires thirty different ipleces of ibaggage to transport the sihow. They have played in all leading vau deville houses of the country and onSy Che highest words of praise &re re ported. The otheT attraction billed' for today and the fore part of the week, is Ko varick, the Gypsy Violinist, wiho has appeared in all the leading cities and has gained for himself a reputation of a virtuoso. His violin playing alone is worth the iprice of admis^ slon. The pictures comprise the following subjects: "Maude Muller," a historical drama. A Military Pageant in Berlin that was reviewed iby'the Crown Prince of Prussia which is one of the best mili tary pictures ever exhibited in this country and a dramatic saibject en titled "CJastlng Bread Upon the Wat ers." The Third Degree.—Henry B. Har ris, sponsor for Rose Stahl, in "The Chorus Lady," Robert Bdeson in "The Noble Spaniard," "The Travel ing Salesman," "The Lion and' the Mouse," "The Third Degree," and numerous other signal dramatic suc- Jfc^:: 11 t: *^','s«f®«*i«8s THREE Gem Theatre Bismarck—FAMILY—Theatre ALL STAR BILL. MARCELLA'S 60 TRAINED BlrlDS The Biggest Act In Vaudeville KOVALICK The Gypsy Violinist. EXCELLENT PICTURE PRO GRAM. Good Music. Matinee 3:15. Evening 7:15. cesses of the past and present seas ons, is sending "The Third Degree" with an excellent cast to the Bijou on December 29. "The Third Degree" is from the pen of Charles Klein, the author of "The Lion and the Mouse." Its theme is one never before handled by dramatists, and yet it dates hack to the dark ages, to the times of the Spanish Inquisition. "The Third De gree' has to do with the questionable methods employed by the police to extort confessions from suspected criminals. It shows clearly that "mistakes will happen that a man, no matter how innocent, may be "railroaded" to the electric chair through confessions extracted by in quisitorial methods. Only through the love and) moral courage of a young wife, whom the suspected, the scion of an old and respected wealthy family, has married from among the working classes, is he saved from an ignominous death. Mr. Klein has drawn his characters true to life and it may be said with out fear of contradiction that this, his latest work, will live *nd prosper so long as the drama endures. The cast is of extraordinary strength which will be seen here, and includes Paul Everton, Malcolm Dun can, Irene Oshier, Fernanda Eliscu, E. A. Efberle, Alfred Moore, A. H. Sy mons, T. L. Coleman, Francis Bonn, H. H. Forseman, and Ralph Ram say. COMING ATTRACTIONS AT TH E BIJOU. The Third Degree, Dec. 2«. In DreamtonKl, Jan. 1. Maud Poiwell Trio, Jan. 3. Try Tribune Want Columns. A W*#-Z: g^xM^v&'Mf?*: FERNANDA ELISEN IN "THE THI RD DEGREE" AT BIJOU DEC. 29. SilfS::?'. i^'i-fclli Wed THE TWO BILLY O N S O N S LE0NCE Eccentric Dancing and Singing DON'T MISS IT ••'•''•v^\?S.$fc •••::'Vv'.^/''j.?M ff: -^S||^ 21