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TJdLKi ATLANTA (iEUKCiiAJN AiN JJ JNliVVS. »At, UBL'KSltSKK T. A WEEK’S OFFERINGS AT LOCAL PLAYHOUSES THE HOLDSWORTHS. This clover pair of banjolata, singer* and all round musicians comes to the Orphsum next week. HILDA CARLE AND THE RED RAVEN CADETS AT THE BIJOU NEXT WEEK. THREE PLATS OF Ethel Barrymore Is Partic ular Star of Coming Week. Ethel Barrymore, who Is one of the mo8t*{iillced-of actresses of the day and certainly one f of the very few stars that have been made such by the voice of the people, Is to be presented by Charles Frohraan at the a rand next week In the new play called “Her Sis ter,” which has, been written In col laboration for her by Clyde Fitch and Cosmo Gordon Lennox. The engage ment la for two nights with matinee on Thursday. The play Is a three-act comedy, with Its scenes laid In Emrland, though the incidents of the story are supposed to have occurred in America. The fact that It monopolised the pens of two such dramatists as Fitch and Lennox an entire summer lends special distinc tion to the work. The collaboration is, at least, the first Instance In this coun try wherein a modern play was brought about by a duo of authors of different nationalities, one an Englishman, the other an American. And It was no ordinary' undertaking that these two distinguished writers hod before them, to evolve a play, and comedy at that, which would create a new field for so compelling & comedienne as Ethel Bar rymore, whose stage work In every thing she has essayed had shown such astonishing technique. Mr. Frohinan, who ever makes laudable efforts to get good plays for his stars and theaters, clearly evinced his resolution to ob tain for this young actress of irresist ible personality n play of uncommon strength, one whereby her native arch ness and delicate phrasing of comedy lines might be given full scope, for he well knew that her peculiar magnetism and methods were so unique that tt was Imperative that she should bo sup plied with a play out of the ordinary. The company with which Mr. Froh- man has surrounded Miss Barrymore embraces a number of special people, among whom are Arthur Byron, leading man; Fanny Addison Pitt, Louise Drew, Lucile Watson, Anita Rothe, Charles Hammond. Lumsden Hare. Desmondo Kelley, Rockcllffe Fellowes and others. Miss Drew, It will be correctly Infer red, belongs to Miss Barrymore's fam ily tree, being the daughter of the dis tinguished John Drew, whose sister, the lamented Georglana Drew, was Miss Barrymore’s mother. Nearly all of the other members of Miss Barry more’s present company have appeared with her In her various past plays as the roles offered. The new comedy has been staged by Mr. Fitch, as Is his wont whenever his work! are first produced. „, Cyril 8cott In "The Princo Chap." interest" tn the visit of "The PrmCe Chap'' to the Grand Monday and -Tues day evenings and Tuesday matinee Is Increased by the fact that despite the prejudice of the critics in England, and entirely different to the experience of many American productions in Lon. don* "The Prince Chap" scored over 160 performances at Sir Charles Wynd- ham’s Criterion Theater simultaneously with Its brilliant revival in New York, where It was seen 209 times. Besides the company at the Criterion Theater, .London, two new companies were form ed to meet the demand for "The Prince Chap" in the English provinces. This should be proof that there must be something magnetic In the story. Read. Ing It In cold type may not strike one as to Us delightful qualities. It Is simply an episode of a young American sculptor, struggling for fame in Lon don, who is Jilted by his sweetheart | because of his poverty. He adopts the child of a model who dies In his studio, caring for the youngster until she grows up to womanhood. This Is the brief outline, it inuit be In the development that the story un doubtedly strikes the true chord of hu. man interest and takes hold of the heart. The tears nnd laughter must be 6f the right quality to attract so { strongly. Merely a stage story built upon theatrical lines could never, win the sway of popularity as "The Princo Chap” appears to have done. The fine work of Cyril Scott, we read; has helped a good deal. His work must have been copied as closely as possi ble across the Atlantic, though Mr. Rcolt. himself fa'ltci to recognize It when he saw "The Prince Chap" played In Lorn 1 ». The story, written by Ed- ard Peple In novel form, Is not the YOUNG AND OLD Trained Dogs and Host of Comedians at Vaude ville House. Do you like dogs? If you don’t. It’s n 10- to-1 bet that your children do, but most of the grown-ups who saw tlie dog circus nt^ the Orpheiiin n few weeks ago are rcmly to another. It’s coining next week. "Teddy," the famous clown dog. and one of the salaried members of the Wentworth. Vesta and Teddy trio. Is coming to the Or- pheuui next week, nnd so are Jacobs’ Train ed Dogs, the biggest nnd best dog show In vaudeville. Children are admitted free nt the matinees If accompanied by nn older person with a paid ticket, and school Is out In time for the mat I uses If they burry a bit, so the Orphenm, wllh doubtless be crowded with little folks every day next week, llat It's a long way from belug Just a children's per formance. • There arc some good things for the grown-np vaudeville lovers. Adele 1'almer and company, with Dentils Mnllen ns part of the company, nre.coining for the week, with their new sketch. "The lee Man," and It Is snlq to be really vorfli going to see. The Golfs trio, foreign equi librists and hand-bain nee fs. Is a feature of the Dill, nnd Joe Flynn, the "comedian with the book," Is dotvn for n>new turn. Friend and Downing, the character rcmcdtnna and parody slugers, and the Hold worths, n banjo nnd singing team, will furulfh most of the music for the proim— "** — pictures, with new flic; close the hill. For the week 1# follow Brindnmnur, the handcuff expert, who breaks out of locked cells in the strongest jails nnd puzzles tin policemen. Is a feature promised/’ Other good t bin us are booked for the p/e-ChrUt Amateur performances at the Orphcuji each Friday uight are doing u nourishing business, and .there Is no lack of young hopefuls to drake life seem worth while for the audience nfter the regular 'performance is through. Six acts composed the bill Friday night and there whs a marked absence ' “ unusual timidity and embarrassment ordinarily characterizes those unused toot light glare, .singing, dancing, wit and sleight-of dm ud ■ performance* were largely In evidence. Lit fie Melville Wolpreeht, young lady-of considerable vocal talc won the first prize with a solo. Itufus An drews. a burut-cork artist, captured the nnd prize, while Elmer Green, a young ii who seeks fume by the use of his feet. ■ n third prize. The Koyul Quartet of male singers won the booby prize. Among be other contestants were "Uuiie" Hayes. ,. soloist), and Lawrence Hyde, of Cbnttu nooga, a sUdght-of-hund performer. CYRIL SCOTT AND HELEN PULLMAN. They will appear in "The Prince Chap/' a successful play which comes to Atlanta for tha first time. character Cyril Scott created. In Mr. Scott’s support is a company peculiarly milted to the requirements of the piece we arc told, the best of the originals being retained with the object of Improving wherever possi ble the presentation of this popular play, included in the east will be found Wallace Ersklne, Charles B. Wills, George Schaeffer, Duane Wager, Ida Stanhope, Katharyn- Hives, Mary Keogh Arnold Ro>t, Albert Powers, F. H. Randall, Helen Pullman, Cather ine Cameron, Beryl Pullman and oth- "The Lion and tha Mouse." Beginning Friday night next at the Giand the theatergoers of Atlanta will again hayt an opportunity of witness ing Charles Klein * play contempo rary life “The Lion nnd the Mouse.” The engagement Is for three perform ances. When the play was produced here last winter It gained the unanimous favor of the - playgoer* of this city, and cqp of the features that impressed th* public almost as much os the play Itself was the artistic aid detailed produc tion given it by Henry B. Harris, its pmducer and manager. For several weeks the story of the drama has been running serially in several newspapers, and therefore the theme of the play has become familial even to the casual theatergoer. The theme of “The Lion and the Mouse” deals with the financial kings of Amer ica. The principal character is John Burkett Ryder, In whom playgoers will recognize a well-known American, fa mous as the richest man In the world end very much In the public eye at the present time. For this engagement Mr. Harris will present the acme organization that was seen at the Illinois Theater. Chicago, the Park Theater. Boston, and for six weeks at the sChestnut Street Opera House, Philadelphia. The leading roles Will be portrayed by Marie Shotwell and Oliver Doud Byron. "The Virginian.” In Owen Wlater’s delightful charac ter creation, "The Virginian," W. S. Hart established a firm and favorable place In the estimation of the fair au dience that braved the weather to wit ness the presentation at the Grand Friday of the play of that name. Mr. Hart, in addition to his histrionic ability, has all the physical require ments necessary for a true delineation of the big, drawling Westerner, the fearless lender, the* faithful friend, the crude but constant lover, and, withal, the humor-slaked raconteur. Frank Cui.ipeau, u» Trampas, ren dered a true'portraiture of the bad man of the West, and shared' honors equal ly with Mr. HartJ O.IA. Forbes, as Steve: Charles R, Gilbert, aa Spanish Ed, and Frank Vail as Honey Wlggln, were exceptionally clever In Important roles. Mr. Campeau and Mr. Gilbert were members of last season’s com pany.* The cowboys were like the real thing, with the swaggering gait, the husky Voice, the odd Western mixture of sim plicity of , language nnd depth of idea, and the native humor of the fascinating darcrdavlls, who used to make, the echoes 14' and the horse thieves weep in the land of devil-may-care freedom and unending excitement. The production is a splendid one and the play bristles with action and breathes with the virile spirit of the West. Here Saturday matinee and night. J. D. G. Effective December 8, train No. 11, from Charlotte and Intermediate sta tions, will arrive Atlanta 9:45 p. m., instead of 9 p. m., and No. 12, for Charlotte and Intermediate stations, will leave Atlanta at 6:50 a. m., Instead of 7 a. m. Effective same date, train No. 11, leaving Atlanta at 10:45 p. m., for Birmingham, and train No. 12, arriv ing from Birmingham at 6:50 a. ra^ will be discontinued. • JAMES FREEMAN, District Passenger Agent NIT WILLS NEXT INI LUCKY DOG" Favorite Tramp Comedian Returns For Week's Engagement. Commencing at the BIJon Monday night, the attraction will be the popular comedian, Nat M. Willi, In ‘‘A Lucky Dog." Nat M. Wills, the happy tramp star of “A Lucky Dog," B. D. Stair’s latest production, wai never more happily cast. The author of the play, Mark E. Swan, one of the bright est librettist* In America, and the author of n number of successful musical comedlep. including "The Filibusters," "The Pres* Agent" anil "Whose Baby Arc.You?" has been studying Mr. Wills’ requirements for the past two yeara for the sole purpose of providing him with a vehicle entirely «*ou- f enlal to his especial talents. In "A Lucky tog" bo has struck the true note, and Mr. Wills as Happy Holmes, the tramp, bna woven a story around his character that fits like a glove. Mr. Wills moreover U perfectly happy In the role and wants to continue In It for another year or so, since he has met with such admirable success with the play this season. .The company of comedians, singers and dancers and a magnificent scenic production are harmonious In their entirety. The music Is sweet and catchy, and the funny paro dies. nil of which are entirely new and original, aa sung by .tyr. Wills, and his new topical songs bring forth rounds of tpphuii* and encore after encore. The stage setting* are handsome, complete In detail and en tirely new to the stHge. The Egyptian museum with the mummies swathed in bandages, nnd other strange weird Egyptian and East Indian curiosities, some of which come to life for a time during the charming musical numbers, lend n new nnd added in- ' *re*t to tha popular comedy. ' t Besides Nat Wills, there are Charles tdell, Frank Jones, Fred. Hennold, .Tame* Vincent. Joseph Eggeuton. Pete Griffon, and tli** Misses May Harrison, Adelaide Hnrlnnd. Anita 7.orn, Sybil Brennoir. Edna Mitchell and Hilda Carla, and her famous "Red Uavcir Cadets." SCENE FROM "THE LION AND THE MOUSE/ PHOTO ALBUMS And Kodaks for Christman, in all ityles, at Jnp. L. Moore & Sons. J- North Broad street, Prudential build ing. - Do Not Let Any Dealer Insult Your Intelligence by offering you a substitute when you nak for an article you have seen adver tised In this paper. We do not accept advertisements for articles that arc n«-: worthy of your patronage. When you are convinced by one of these adver tisements that thfe article Is what you wish Insist on getting it when you ask for It nt your dealer’s. Avoid Substitute!—Get What You Aik For. naaasmmiraiMWBiifnHfaHrr Three Yesterday walked away with all past records on our Special Cut Glass Sale—only three days have passed and hundreds of pieces have been taken home. You see, this is only a six-day sale of Cut Glass at ACTUAL COST —no exaggeration—plain statement and plain facts. We secured a very large shipment of this Cut Glass and we are using it as a six-day leader to introduce our other man} 7 beautiful lines for the Christmas Trade, so you can readily see, if this opportunity gets by, you have missed something of importance. 53 PEACHTREE STREET