Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

productions Of this well-known organixa-
ton In The CssrolL Institute Dramatic Club:
| In all probability stands at the head Of
amateur dramatic organizations in this
part OF the COUNTRY. 1t has supplied many
SHINING lights OF the stage with under
studies, and In some cases with stars, and
| is proficient to put on a play that would
cause even professionals to think a mo-
ment before undertaking its production.
Inc cast that has been selected for the oc-
casfon Is one amply qualified to bring out
the line points of the story, and much en-
| joyment will be found in the work Of Ed
ward J. Walsh, as Elliot Grey; Theodore
frlebus, jr., IS Matthew Leigh; A. T. Sea-
man, as Col. Cavendish, and, in fact, all
the members of the club that are scheduled
| TO take part in this production. This will
be the third annual performance by the
cup IN aid of the Carroll Institute, and for
this reason good house is assured as well
as an enthusiastic gathering of the friends
OF those belonging to the club.
THE LINDSAY CoURsE.-The opening
date of the LINDSAY course of entertain
ments Is December 70. and the attraction
the famed novelist, F. Mario NJ Crawford.
who will deliver for the first time in Wash
ington his lecture ON LEO XIII in the
Vatican" Mr.. Crawford Is conceded to
hold the foremost place among American
novelists. not only in the brilliance of his
gifts, but in his wide popularity with Gull
tlvated readers. He Is the master of a
most delightful and finished STYLE has adj
mlrable feeling for dramatic effect, and is
at an times direct and forcible. 1t may
also be safely said that no man is better
ntted to handle the subject, for 1t is the
consensus of those competent to Judge
that Mr.. Crawford understands Italy and
italian life more intimately than any one
else not born upon the soil. While the
SAFE OF seats for this lecture does not open
until december II, the sale of the seats for
tne entire course is progressing, and 1T is
suggested that those who desire desirable
locations secure them at once. The cheap
ness OF the course ten concerts and lee
lures for ~ has resulted in an excellent
sale. and those who have delayed securing
seats should do SO during the coming week.
me prices for the ten entertainments are
81, $25O and $3.50. For a single evening,
soc, Csc. and Toe, including reserved seat.
The holders of 81 tickets have the privilege
Of buying a reservation for any single
night for an additional charge of 15c. and
Csc.
THE HENSCHELS IN SONG RECITAL.
Mr. and Mrs. George Henschel are old
1aVorites In Washington, and the announce
ment that they come early in January to
give one of their artistic song recitalS will
be welcome news to music lovers. The
Henschel recitals have, in past seasons,
undeniably been counted among the most
entertaining musical events. and that this
feeling still exists has been proven during
the past Week in New York, by the i'm
mense houses that have greeted these two
artists: The subscription list is now open
at E. F. Droop & Sons.
CUMBERLAND, 81" Mr.. Franklin
f'yles. part author Of THE Girl Left Be-
France" and the Governor of Kentucky"
has written another play dealing with an
American subject. 1t is called "Cumber-
land 81" The action takes place during
the first year of the rebellion, and It's theme
deals with a mountain vendetta. Its senti-
ment is supplied by the love between a
son and daughter Of two families sep
arated by a deadly feud. The political an
hat vic tod in hat ha
inhabitants of Kentucky and Tennessee
adds still another dramatic factor. The
treatment is said to be dramatic without
being sensational Five elaborate scenic
sents the Military Academy at West Point
at the breaking out of the civil war, and
the others 8 Cumberland church, pic
turesquely ruined by warfare, the exterior
and interior Of mountaineer's house, and
bridge spanning a wild chasm. The cast,
winch Is great one, includes: Charles g.
Craig, w. J. Ferguson, Frank Losee. Edgar
l.. Davenport, Lionel Barrymore, John E.
kellard, s. K Chester, Richard Malchien,
Alvin Drehle. Richard Webster, Florence
Rockwell, Amelia Summerville and Mile
Sackett. Cumberland, 81" will be pro-
duced at the Lafayette Opera House Christ
mas week.
MISS vOCKEY's RECITAL.-Niss Ellen
Vockey, who has Just returned from a very
successful tour abroad, will give a dramat-
ic and musical recital for the benefit Of the
poor the latter part of this month. Miss
Vockey will present rmonologues that are
entirely new, some OF them of serious and
strong dramatic power, and others brimful
Of comedy. She will be assisted by some
of the best musical talent in the District
and the program will be one of unusual at
Effectiveness. Tickets are now on sale at
Brentanos, Thompson's drug store and
Droop's music store, and, as the object is
a worthy one. they will doubtless meet
with a ready sale.
THE NANSEN LECTURE.-The advance
sale of seats for the Nansen lecture, now
selling at Sanders & Stayman's, 1927 F
street. indicates that Convention Hall will
be we'll filled to bear this man OF
nerve courage and intelligence next Thurs
day evening. He tells the story of his
three years experience in the land of mys-
terry, Ice and death, and how he and one
companion and his dogs went "farthest
north" His lecture will be illustrated with
100 views from photos and sketches made
by himself Personally DR.. Nansen is a
young man, large of stature with broad
shoulders and a strong, well-knit frame.
and looks neither the scientist nor the
adventurer, but rather the man of nerve
with confidence in himself, willing to do
and to dare. His voice is powerful. vet
pleasing, and 1t is expected that he will
nave no difficulty in making all in the bia
nall hear him distinctly