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THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4, 1912. 15 BE WITH THE PLAYS AND PLAYERS m ' . IS-I l-Hil u h I II I LI.L1 IIU11L UU. Last Night's Play. "A Bell Boy" proved the last and nest offering of the Bell Boy Musical Comedy Company yesterday afternoon and last night at the Pensacola opera house. Johnny and Ella Galvin, and their clever support, presenting the interesting- little comedy sketch to a IfaJr sized audience each time. The musical numbers are especially rood in "The Bell Boy," being: well eungr and gracefully danced fcy tbi chorus. The following are especially well liked: "Bois de Boulogne," "Send Me a Post Card from Xew York Town," "I Could Learn to Love a Sol dier," "TheSpirit of '76," "Bombay," -Yokohama Charmer," "Starlight Sue" (moon eonsr). "Far, Far Away" and "Motor King." , ' "Buster Brown." . " . The production of Buster Brown, which comes to the opera house on Friday, Feb. 9th, will be to the ma jority of the audience like the reading of a well read poet for the first time. In teh poetical work you find odd phrases which you have often used and heard used, but whose origin you never knew before. You also hear mittr that va!i Vav. v&j.. - wrni. i w.u.v j wt 111 T J UWU VT LLl L 1 CJ on the street, and played at parties, moving picture shows and at Coney island , but whose parentage was a mystery. "Buster Brown" contains all the ele ments that are implied la the words musical comedy. Pretty melodies, beautiful costumes, lovely and pic turesque scenery, brilliant and daz- ling electric effects. In fact, one might say, "we are going back to the days of La Paupee." The similarity is manifested by. the angelic innocenca of little Buster and his playmate, Mary Jane. There is never a dull minute from curtain rise to curtain fall, but one continuing spasm of fun, laughter and jollyfulness. A doctor's perscriptlon: A frequent augh is far better than all medicines. So see "Buster Brown," "Mary Jane and "Tige." They furnish a laugh every minute and then some. Imperial Russian Ballet Dancers. "This season's special feature of the Metropolitan opera house," is what New York city calls the all-star Im perial Russian Ballet, with a full frymphoay orchestra conducted by Mr. Vittorlo Pedesti, of the Metropolitan opera company, will appear at the opera house Feb. 8. , This great organization of choreo graphic artistry includes in its mem bership all Russia's greatest dancers, and that means the greatest dancers In the world. Among the stars of the firsr" rank In the company are Julia Sedowa, Katrina Geltzer, Lydia Lo poukowa, Carlotta. Zam belli (French visiting star at the Imperial opera house, St. Petersburg), the statuesque Mlkall Mordkln, who Is also director choreographlque of the company, and Alexander Volinine ,and others. The Imperial opera houses of St. Peters burg and Moscow have united to con tribute solo dancers, character dancers and members of a complete corps de ballet. Without the great stars, the supporting dancers alone could give a performance of magnitude marked by wonderful dancing. stars with the world-wide reputations, will not be seen together at any one performance. But here, and every where else the all-star ImDerial Rus sian Ballet appears, more stars will dance together than have ever been seen before except on the stages of Russia's two great imperial opera houses. The supporting dancers, too, make up a company larger than the ones ordinarily appearing at St. Pe tersburg and Moscow. The all-star Imperial Russian Ballet presents "ocular operas" or dance dramas with musio and divertlse ments. As for the divert3sfimnt bv win include national Slavic dances, waltzes, mazurka s and all sorts of other "pis de deux" and "pas de trios." and en semble dances. Mordkin himself has half a dozen new solo dances this year, the War Dance of the Red In dian, a Gypsy Dance, a Hungarian Dances and new "Greek variations." Delia Clarke in "Introduce Me," Miss Delia M. Clarke, who is star ring In her own comedy. "Introduce Me," to appear here on Feb. 6, encoun tered opposition when she decided to ko on the stage, but, not to be turned aside, look a course at a dramatic school. On graduation day Miss Clarke scarcely expected many flowers, but she did expect her only sister to remember her. Just before . she re ceived her hard won diploma a maid handed a box to her. Its front label read: "Miss Delia Clarke." Its re verse bore the chilling inscription: "Sympathy of Friends." The offering was a Agates ajar." Her lively sense of humor saved Miss Clarke from hysterics. She eon. eluded her. relatives had sent the floral design to discourage her. After the exercises, her sister approached and -A , v - 1 ' ' ' ) -, x i , , T - i "n ' . s-i if" - V KA . - f r - 1 - v ' 1 '. ytt ' ' ' ... J 1 ... A GROUP OF THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN DANCERS. embraced the young actress and said: "I am glad that you got my message." "What message?' asked Delia. -"Why the one on my red roses," the sister replied.. The girls compared notes and had a laugh. The next morning the florist who sold the flowers explained that the "gates ajar" design had been intended for an aged woman's funeral. Then the sisters wondered how the relatives of the deceased felt when they unwrapped the red roses and found a card reading: "Good for you, Delia; I'm glad you had the nerve. For heaven's sake don't get cold feet." Creator and Mis Band. In speaking of Sig. Creator and his band, which is to appear here on Feb ruary 29, the Atlanta (Ga.) Constitu tion gave the following last February: 'That Creator stands- probably unique among bandmasters was dem onstrated at the Auditorium last night before an audience of several thou sand people, many of whom had mar veled before over his wonderful ef fects, while to many others he was a new wonder. " Bandmaster,' In its usual meaning of automatic dignity, or the military automaton, certainly does sot suggest Creator, while his Instrument, if one's eyes were shut, would be almost better described as an orchestra. "And what a band It is! The dyna mic value o every player's tone vary ing not a hair's breadth from that of the player next him. and a whole group of instruments, or the whole or chestra rising and falling as one, at one moment - smooth as the even breath of a quiet sleeper, and at the next as wild as all the elements of nature turned loose, but as perfectly ordered as nature. "Three big things Creatore had on hik- program the overture tb 'William Tell.' the "Second Hungarian Rhap sody," and the overture to Tannhau ser, and In each of these Creatore reached heights of Intensity, bril liance of climax, which the average conductor reaches once or twice, in a lifetime. Apparently, he coaxed . his players at one moment: he bullied them at the next; he besought, and then he compelled, and seemed ac tually to lift or push the tone out of tbem. And he. was In the midst of them all apparently at once. NeveT did he stand for a minute at his mu sic stand. But, anyway, there was no ir.usic on it. And not merely was his magnetism potent when his physical excitement held the attneltno, but with one's eyes shut, the invisible fcrce was still there, infusing itself into the band and thence into the audience. ' "Every Interpretation seemed spon taneous, as if Its spirit, its perfection was just crystallized in this particular performance. And yet in reality, what strenuous and constant rehearsals must this organization be put through. "Of the Tannhauser Overture ... it would be hard to imagine a satisfac-try- performance without strings-tra les sone had heard the ' Creatore ver sion; but so clear is the orchestration, so ingenious the substitution of winds and even brasses, that the result was as beautiful as the most ardent en thusiast over the Wagnerian showers of violent arpeggios could desire, and one climax of breathless and sus tained intensity followed upon an other. "Lizst did more with the piano than anybody had done before him. but even he must have been impressed could he have heard the great orches tral variety the Creatore band found in. his Second Rhapsody; and not merely the color and richness of it was translated, but all its romantic spirit. "There was exquisite solo work In the Rossini overture as well as color-fur-ensemble, and an intermezzo by Mascagni was delightfully insinuating, but full of musical dignity. Some charming waltzes, their accenting a perfect feature, were well received, and among a generous number of en cores, particularly notable was a stac cato minuet, and the playing of 'Nearer My God to Thee, the latter bringing out. a striking simulation of a pipe organ. "Dixie' was rather Italian in its rhythm, but a great tribute to the band lay in the fact that even the cheering for 'Dixie was subdued in order that none of it be lost. '"Sign or Rossi played with a beau tiful tone and an admirable reserve two trombone solos, 'Ah, So Pure,' frtm Martha,' and the tenor air from Riffoletto.' "The Atlanta Music Festival Asso ciation, under the auspices of which the concert was given, added a neat sum to the organ fund, and gave the audience a cordial pleasure they ac fcne wledged in an ovation to Creatore." J. P. MORGAN IS TREASURER OF FUND Fitch Continues His Testimony of Con dition of Employes of the United States Steel Corporation. By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. S. J. P. Morgan i3 treasurer of the fund with which John A. Fitch, Pittsburg sociologist, has been Investigating labor conditions and alleged injustices, of employment in the steel mills at nttsourg. .This fact was developed today when Mr. Fitch continued his testimony be fore the Stanley investigating com mittee. ' "Who are the officers of this asso-, elation for which you have acted?" Chairman Stanley asked. . "J. P. Morgan is treasurer," was the answer. ' p fL Q T TF THEATRE u" TO-DAY The Ideal Sunday Program Drama, Comedy, Westsrn Tuesday, Feb. 6th: The Christian Martyrs Wednesday, Feb, 7th: East Lynn Thursday. Feb. 8th: . Cardinal Farley's Home-Coming p-'- ""'h W- THE TRIUMPH OF TWO CONTINENTS ! " C23 u u u tky BY PERMISSION OF THE CZAR. 3! n i t I ti ui si m i si 0 Dancers J S of the Imperial Opera Houses, ffloscow end SI. Petersburg Special Feature This Season of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. Great Symphony Orchestra of 30. Corps De Ballet of 50 . Ballet Opera "Coppelian from the t'TaIes of Hoffman Magnificent Setting and Costumes. Prices $2.00, $ J ,50, $1.00, 50c Seat Sale Tuesday, Rcynalds' Music Store. Free List Entirely Suspended for This Engagement. ADVERTISING THE CARNIVAL SOUTHERN BELL IS CIRCULAT ING ENVELOPES CARRYING PENSACOLA MARDI GRAS AD VERTISEMENTS IN MOBILE AND ADJACENT TERRITORY. Pativns of the Southern Bell Tele phone Company will be Interested to know that the Pensacola Carnival en velopes are being circulated In Mobile and adjacent territory. A number of, Pensacola citizens have made inquiry of the Commercial Association as to the attitude of the Bell Telephone Company with regrard to the Pensacola Carnival, because they had received letters from the company inclosed In envelopes bearing an advertisement of the Mobile Car nival. It is the policy of the company to advertise the Mobile Carnival in Pen sacola. and the Pensacola Carnival in Mobile and other sections of the country. ' NO FIRE DAMAGE. The Bijou will be open as usiuil to-day. The fire didn't touch us. ANOTHER COLD , WAVE IS HERE IT WAS USHERED IN ABOUT MID NIGHT WITH A HIGH NORTH WEST WIND, 'AND FREEZING "TEMPERATURE IS EXPECTED TOIMIGT. The weather man. who has been predicting cold waves every week or the days recently and his predictions coming true with alarming frequency, announces another one today. And it began to reach the city within bIx hours after his prediction, being ush ered In by a high northwest wind, which he said could be expected dur ing tonight. Inasmuch as he says It will be freez ing during today and colder tonight all can prepare for a freeze. The cold wave started somewhere In the frigid- florth and moved south so fast that it reached here six hours after the weather man located it mov ing this way. , GOVT. LEAGUE CANDIDATES DECLARED NOMINEES By Associated PrM. New Orleans, Feb. 3. The Ewlng-AsweU-Hall, or anti-administration legislative candidates In the . tenth ward of New Orleans were today formally , declared the Democratic nominees. This action followed the withdrawal last night from a second primary of the two administration candidates for legislature and marks another distinct victory for Colonel Robert Ewing and his forces over the socalld "ring" forces of the city. The administration candidate for the state senate in this ward withdrew from the race two days ago, thus giving the anti-administration people the full legislative ticket from that ward. THE POSTOFF I C E RECEIPTS GROI FIGURES COMPILED IN THE LO CAL OFFICE SHOW THAT THE STEADY INCREASE OF BUSI NESS CONTINUED DURING THE PAST MONTH. Statistics compiled in the local post office show that th steady increase of the business of this office continued during the past month, the gain -of January just passed over January, 1911, exceeding the gain of January, 1911, over the preceding January. A comparative statement, showing the .receipts for the past three years, follows: v January, 1910 ....$3,990 January, 1911 6,072 January, 1312 6,424 SENATOR THOS F. GRADY, NOTED ORATOR. IS DEAD By Associated Press. New Tork. Feb. 3. State Senator Thomas F. Grady, widely known in Democratic cotmcils in state and na tion, and' familiarly called "the silver tcnrii'fd orator of Tammany hall" died at Ms home here early today. The senator for many years, the leader cf the Democratic forces In the senate, had been ill for Forrte time and re cently underwent i operation at a sanitarium. Yestercu-y he was brought back to his home on East Thirteenth street, where he died. Pnator Gradv first became widely known politically following a quarrel with Grover Cleveland. As a result. Gradv opposed Cleveland's nomination for president. He bolted Cleveland and tiok the stump for Ben Butler and together they turned the country. Afterwards Cleveland and Grady be came reconciled. Senator Grady was ONE NIGHT THE ORIGINAL COMEDY THAT HAS BEEN SO WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY o)USTER BRIGHT BRILLIANT BRACING WITH Master Harold as Buster THE SMALLEST SINGINQ AND 9ANCINQ COMDIAN IN THE WORLD. THE CLIMAX OF YOUTHEFUL A SHOW FOR YOUNQ PEOPLE AND EXHUBERANCY. PEOPLE WHO STAY YOUNQ. Extra Added Features This Season. 40 PEOPLE. 20 POPULAR SONG HITS. Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.50. Seat sale at Reynalds' Music Store, Wednesday, 9 a.m. TO-DAY and TO-M The picture you have been waiting to see will be shown at The Quality Show JOU JEA11E Sunday and Monday The Presentation of he Silver Service to the Battleship Florida The first and only moving picture ever taken in Pensacola. You are in this picture. Find yourself. No advance in price. "... OPEN ALL DAY OPERA HOUSE, Tuesday February 6th f '. - fl Y 1 $ n 5 Engagement Extraordinary, f.liss Delia Clarke in her own play, "Introduce OriQlnal New York Cart and Production. New York Telegraph eaye: "The . Laughing Hit of the Year." Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.50. Seat sale Saturday, 9 a. Rey nalds Music Store. spokesman for Tammany hall, both In the state and national conventions. CHARITY WORK DONE BY THE SALVATION ARMY Total number of persons given re lief, not including the Chrirtmas din ners, 236; number garments of cloth ing given away. 1681; number pairs of shoes given away, 130: number free meals given, 472; number free lodgings given, 179; number of men for whom situations were found, IS; number per sons provided with transportation, 10; number persons fed Christina time, 870; number persons fed Thanksgiv ing. 25number children given toys at Christmas, 175; total value of relief g1-en, $727.20; vouchers on file for cash outgo for charity, 5355.10 Bal ance was received in merchandise for which there was no cash outgo, but Is accounted for by the records, and to whom It was given. f NO SPLIT IN CABINET. London, Feb. 3. David Lloyd George, chan cellor- of the exchequer, declared 1 nan address this afternoon that reports of a split in the British cabinet were entirely unfounded. He also assured his audience that the al leged feud between himself and Pre mier Asquith was a myth. COMPROMISE RESOLUTION. TO INVESTIGATE ALL TRUST By Associated Pre. Washington, Feb. 3. Chairman Henry of the house rules committee today Introduced a compromise reso lution for investigation of the so-called "money trust." It i designed to meet some of the objections of Democratic Leader Un derwood. Controversy over the proposed in vestigation will be fought out at a caucus on Wednesday. NOTICE OF STOCK- HOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regu lar annual meeting of the Pensacola In terstate Fair Association will be held in the rooms of the Commercial Association, 224 to 230 Brent building. In th Citj of Pensacola, Monday, February 5th, el 10 a. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and for tlje trans action cf aura other business as legally come before it. JOHN E. STILLMAST. ?T. 3 LTLLARD. PrcslOnt. 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