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\NEWLOCAL THEATER OPENS CHRISTMAS DA V DEL LAWRENCE TO OPEN AMERICA THEATER Manager John E. Hoppe, manag er of Spokane's f ne new American theater, dispelled an uncertainty this afternoon when he definitely announced that the new playhouse would be opened and dedicated on Christinas evening with the well known Del S. company as the opening attraction. This or ganization, immensely popular in local circles, will leave Seattle to morrow night, after just complet ing an almost unprecedented run of over 500 performances without a failure. Next week they put the polishing touches on their initial the tight wire. Their dancing on the wire is said-to be particularly bill here —a play they have been rehearsing for weeks. The opening hill will be .Tames K. Ilacket's and Alary Mannering's greatest success, "The Walls of Jericho." This piece, written by the famous dramatist Alfred Sutro, was their starring vehicle during their long run in New York and triumphal tour of the United ORPHEUM BILL FULL OF FUH Manager Joseph Muller prom ises his Orphcuir patrons a pleas ing entertainment during the com ing week in the bill which will be beaded by Lillian liurkhart, in a delightful little sketch entitled, "What Every Woman Wants." The first performance will be the Sun day matinee. Miss Burkhnrt is one of the best known actresses on the Orpheufn circuit and so successful has she been In her work that she has been retained year after year. Julius Tannen, a Broadway fa vorite who is known the world over as "The Chatterbox," will be an other strong drawing card for the week. He has a line of comedy which provokes an abundance of laughter and he is particularly ' strong in his impersonations. No cycling act equal to that of the Five Cycling Auroras has ever been seen In Spokane. Four of the troupe ride their bicycles, support ing a platform, while the fiftTt member does smie remarkable work riding on this elevated and unstable platform Blackface will be strongly repre sented In the act of Jones and Deeley, a versatile pair of enter tainers who can ling, dance, talk and act In a manner that will pro voke unbounded laughter. Ernest Seharff Europe's most versatile musician, will be a dis tinct feature in his act which he culls. "In the Music Store." Amid pretty settings he plays upon at least M musical Instruments. "A Lot of Littie Bits and Some Dancing," is the way Paul Nevins and Ruby Krwood will introduce themselves. Nevins is a clever nonnoi osakam teaches dakcxvo at Academy Hat). 330 Main avenue, every afternoon ami evening at 7:30. Class, Monday nml Friday; aoclala Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Bat urday. TlMtlOltl MAIN asie. A Song for Every Heart A Gift enjoyed by all. $5.00 puts this Genuine Edison Phonograph and six Rec- ords In your home. This is the new style Kdlson Fireside out ,- fit, with Cygnet Horn, combination repro ducer for either two or three minute rec ords and six new up-to-date records —three Standard and three Amberol. Pay for the balance at $1 a week. Don't invest in a cheap talking machine. Come to headquar ters, where you can compare the world's best makes side by side. Wholesale and Retail I .neat Inn din ing election of new building 416 20 Sprague ave nue, between Stevena and Washington. States. A drama of modern so ciety, It will prove to be a splendid" play to re-Introduce the Lawrence company to Spokane. The gowns of the ladies, as demanded by this bill, have been Imported especially for this production and will prove something of a revelation. Owing to the fact that the Del S. Lawrence company has been en gaged for a period of some length —a year or more —they are enabled by a generous outlay in preparing productions, to maintain the price scale of 15 cents. 25 cents and 50 cents. As it will return to Spokane, the company includes the following players: Del S. Ijiwrence, leading man; Miss Jane Kelton, leading lady; George Webb, juvenile; Alf. T. character; Carl Stock dale, heavy; Miss Florence Chap man, ingenue: Miss Clara Beyers, heavy; Miss Daisy D'Avra, charac ter; Miss Dimple Kelton, ingenue; Erman Seavey, character; Lee Morris, comedian- J. Will Pike, character; Arthur Cyril, juvenile. comedian with ability as an Imper sonator, while Miss Krwood is a pretty little soubrette. A novelty, the like of which has never been seen here, will be the act of the Gee Jays, dancers who have an act in which they do their dancing in a protesque manner. With their headp throust through a curtain and wierd bodies dan gling from their necks they are en tertaining to a degree. "THE THREE OF US'* AT j THE SPOKANE Turning again to the animated western drama, the Baker stock company at the Spokane theater has an offering this week which rings true to western history and is alive with local color, "The Three of Us," a beautiful story of mining camp romauce in Idaho and Nevada gold fields is the attraction which will be presented this week, begin ning with the regular Sunday mati nee and continuing through the week, with Wednesday and Satur day matinees. "The Three of Us," written by Hachael Carruthers, is being pre sented for the first time in stock by the Baker company, and it win" be the first opportunity for many Spokane theatergoers to witness the extremely dramatic production, which not only proved a winning vehicle lor Charlotta Neilson, but also did much to win permanent popular favor for John Wesley in the role of Steve Townley. The play is an illustrated story of the hardships and tests, which the family of the pioneer miners had after the decease of the hus band and father. "The Three of Us" Is the name of one of the mines in the Idaho gold fields left by a man named McChesney to his three children, a grown daughter and two sons. The daughter under takes to mother the two boys and to handle the business of the mine. The old Idea that a checking ac count is merely a convenience has been dispelled by progressive banking. The de| osltors of a bank furnish the money on which it makes its profits. They are there fore entitled to a portion of these profits. The Spokane & Eastern Trust comapny pays t per cent In terest on checking accounts, and 4 per cent on savings. **• VICTOR OR EDISON tUO.OO TO $ HBO PLA YS AND PLA YERS IN SPOKANF * "THE PLAY'S THE THING" ~~_ Stores Forty Lillian Burkhart, at the Orpheum. 'HONEYMOON TRAIL' "Honeymoon Trail," which comes to the Auditorium next week, is a striking example of a real theatri cal success. From the time the curtain arose upon its lntial per formance at the LaSalle Theater, Chicago, almost three years ago, It has met with success of the most gratifying kind. "Hard luck stories" have never followed Its presenta tion. In every city in which it has appeared press and public have been unanimous in declaring it the wittiest, most meloHious, most beautifully mounted and most gen erously dressed production of the season. SCHUBERTS WILL ASBIBT AT CHURCH TOMORROW EVENING. The Schubert club under the dl- SPOSTAKE KBWBDULIU WMO HANDLE TSI SPOKANE FBBSS. Kmplre Clsar Store—Empire hotel, city. KM Wilson, Xi Sprasue avenue. Washington Store Store, Waahlng ton and Sprague. Hay. 88 Washington. Spokane Hotel Newatand—Spo kane hotel. Blua l.ahel Cigar Store. 824 ■prague, tlrigga, 1007 Sprague. 819 Main avenue. Wide World Newsstand. 117H Post street. Jamleaon Newsstand, Jamleson building. Rookery Cigar Store—Rookery block. Kits. 810 Howard. Chicago Hotel Newsstand —Chi- cago hotel. TuelT Drug Co. —Second avenue. 8302 Howard. K. 11. jtnglejr— 0519 Monroe A. P. Helnti & Son - 0811 Monroe. A. N. Lanneau —0718 Monroe. At Your Service Part of the electric lighting service which we of fer our customers without cost is not generally known. Correct illumination is a science. It must be stud ied ami mastered before the desired results can be obtained. We place expert illuminating engineering service at the command of every customer and prospective customer. Phone Main 5171. The Washington Water Power Co. rectlon of Frederick Brueschweller will assist the choir of the West minster Congregational church to-! morrow evening in a special musi cale at the vesper services. TONIGHT AT 8:15 TheChinatownTrunkMystery Prices 25c to $1.00. Matinee 25c, 50c and 75c. Late Star of Wine. Women and Song Company SOBTZTA Assisted by Lew Hearn & Com pany, presenting "The Real Olrl." TIE XAXXOBT laOTIIM I,ate atars of "Superba" and "Fan tasma," In their farolal paiitomlmlc. entitled. "Just-Phor-Phun." OKAS. B. LAWLOI AMD 9AOOS- THI, HiM nd AUoa Presenting- a vocal character sketch, "Night and Day on the side walks of New York." MOHA BTAI 11 CO., In "Handcuffed." by Victor H. Snialley. •OWMAH lICTKIU The Blue Grass Boya LA TXWXA DI WXVT World'a greatest lady cornettst and lyric soprano. ■Una, wvur * walsobt, Presenting. "After the Football Game." OirXIUM OBOHEBTBA A WD PIOTUBM Capt. Devlin's Prize-Winning Zouaves at Pantages Next Week. "EMPRESS ON AMERICAN STAGE" COMING AT THE WASHINGTON The Washington bill for next week is one of dual distinction, for it not only contains an extensive list of high -class numbers, but is particularly noteworthy and espe cially attractive because of the re turn engagement of Miss Mabel McKinley. Miss McKinley was very popular on her first visit to Spo kane, and no doubt will be very pleasing with her refreshing songs and charming personality which has won for her the title of "The Empress of the American Stage." Miss McKinley will also display some of her newest costumes, which are gorgeous in design and costume beauty. Another feature of interest will be Emily Dodd and her company of players who will present a dram atic playlet entitled, "The Awaken ing of Lucile." The little drama is from the pen of Ben C. Mason, AT 2:15. Spokane's Most Beautiful Playhouse, Will Be Formally Opened and Dedicated Del S. Lawrence Players "The Walls of Jericho" Prices—lsc, 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinees—2sc, any seat. Box office opens Thursday, December 22,100 a. m. ffiantagea greater Unequalled Vaudeville ALL NEXT WEEK Devlin's 14 Zouaves American Theater POST ST., OPPOSITE AUDITORIUM Christmas Evening December 25th Matinees Thursdays and Saturdays By the Favorite By Alfred Sutro. In Marvelous Military Manoeuvers Extra Added Attraction LEO RAPOLI European Juggler Extraordinary S—OTHER FEATURES—S Matinees Daily. author of "The Dramatist." A comedy acrobatic number of merit will be offered by Caron & Fornom, who are excellent acro bats. Frank Hammond and Dorothy Forrester, two clever comedians, will be seen in a number composed of clever songs, unique dances and snappy dialogue. Miss Hammond is an excellent dancer, and also has a very sweet voice which she knows how to use to advantage. A very attractive aerial feature will be offered by The Rosaires, two accomplished performers on graceful. Fred and Elsa Pendleton will pre sent a number which is decidedly I high class in the musical line. In addition to possessing a beautiful soprano voice. Miss Elsa Pendleton i a violinist of rare capabilities. New In "THE THREE OF US" I AT THE SPOKANEj HOGS SAVE LIFE OF BUCK DEER LUDLOW CENTER, Mass., Dec. 17. —Hogs saved the life of a large buck deer, which, pursued by dogs, bounded Into the hog yard of M. O. Davis and rolled In the mire, and then sped along. A minute later a aubttortum ®fjeater H. C. HAYWARD, Manager. Phone 1248 FRIDAY AND BATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 AND 24. MATINEE SATURDAY. IMPOSSIBLE! A Funnier Musical Comedy Than Honeymoon Trail With LOUIS KELSO, FRED WYCKOFF and SO—SINGERS, COMEDIANS AND DANCERS—SO All Chicago laughed out loud for 225 consecutive nights (La Salle theater.) The first "Chanticler" dance ever staged, That Blue Ribbon Beauty Chorus. SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES Evenings, 25c. 50c, 75c, $1.00. Boxes and Loges, $1.60. BUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 26, 27, 28. WEDNEBOAY MATINEE, 28. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 Chocolate Soldier Founded on George Bernard Shaw's wittiest play. "Arms and the Man," with the music of Oscar Straus the world is now singing. GREAT CHICAGO ORGANIZATION PRACTICALLY INTACT Company of 125 —Famous Whitney Opera Comique Orchestra of Prices—Orchestra, $2.00. $1.50; Balcony, $1.50, $1.00. 75c; Gal lery, 50c. Special priced Wednesday Matinee, $1.50 to 25c. NOTE—MaII orders with check and stamped envelope filed in order of application. Regular seat sale December 23. No orders taken for first row, because of unusual orchestra. WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY MATINEE, DEC. IS, 1910 "The Most Popular Girl on the American Stage" In Her Matchless Musical Repertoire MABEL M'KINLEY AND 6—OTHER FEATURE ACTS—S Matinee daily at 2:30. Admisaion 15c. Two shows evening at 7:30 and 9. Admission 15c and 25c. All Weak Btarting Sunday Matinee Tomorrow. Matlnaaa Wednaa day and Saturday GEORGE L. BAKER Praaonts the Famous Baker Stock Company In' RACHAEL CARUTHER'B Stem Western Drama THE THREE OF US Written around a mining episode In the gold country at souther* Nevada, telling the realistic story sad trials of a woaten gtrl against shrewd sharpers and prospectors. Prices. 25c, 50c. 75c. Matinees. 25c and 50c. Wednesday Matinee 16c. To Follow, "THE PRINCE CHAP* dozen baying doge appeared. Thw scent was lost among the hogs, ada the buck escaped. DIABETES of all symptoms, «aln In weie-m. {? nerve and muscle po«r, and ls> energy Without restricted diet. Km r"tlent results even jf.fXS Bfc leading druggists. M f***j^ w ?B£ 56-5S Pine Street, New York, writ* for booklet. Matinee, 25c, 50c and 75c. The Operatic : Event of the Year The Whitney Opera Co. Direction > MR. F. C. WHITNEY in Th c Thirty-five. WHAT?