Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

COLUMBIA THEATER.-The advance
promises which were made for the stock
company now occupying the Columbia The
alter have been more than fulfilled Next
week will be given over TO a series of pre-
sensations Of The Girl l Left Behind
Ne a sterling American drama, which is
tho combined efforts of David Bclasco and
Franklin Fyles. This play was originally
written for and accepted by Mr.. Charles
Frohnan some seven years ago. He used
i, to dedicate his Empire Theatcr. New
York city, the cast being a notable one at
the time. That II was a success in Gotham
was amply proven by its tenure OF the En-
pre- Thea;er, which lasted for many weeks.
William Morris was the leading man Of Mr..
Frohman's stock company at that time.
and he will be seen again in the role origi-
mated by him, Lieut.. Edgar Hawkes.
worth
The scenes Of The Girl / Left Behind
Me are laid in a frontier post in the ex-
IRENE northwest. a location that offers
fine field of romance in the stirring situa-
tons of an Indian campaign. The time
IN July. 1890 The daughter of Gen
eral Kenuon, is engaged to be mar
ricd 20 an officer of the post. whose af
fect!ous she cannot share and who proves
In be the villain of the play. As the time
approaches for the marriage she discovers
that she loves anG,hcr who ultimately wins
her after many POPULATIONS and adventures.
but as is customary in all well regulated
dramas and books. all ends well.
The audience is introduced to Post Ken
mon in Montana. and tho scenic environ
ment that is consequent of that wild and
beautiful section Is said to add materially
III the way of local coloring.
In the third act. strong situation is
e. olved when the stockade is attacked and
the thrilling spectacle is shown giving an
insight irto Indian warfare. TIE fourth
act is said To he exceedingly strong in love
interest The management has made spe-
cidl efforts in thc way Of getting up spe-
c!al scenery, rs well securing correct
military uniforms as worn in the regular
army. The cast will be as follows:
General Kennion. comma nding the mill
tary department of the northwest. Charles
Stanley: Major Buricigh of the 18th L. S.
Cavalry, Fred Tnomsan: Lieut.. Edgar
H&wksworjh. on duty II Post Kennion Ghe
original characterD. William Morris: Lieut..
Morton Parlow. also at Post Kcnnion. Ste
pEen Grattan; Sergt. Dix (Roland Gibson).
Orderly McGiynn Games T. Galloway. Pri-
ya,e Jones Charlcs Il. Wells). of the 18th
Cavalry; DIR. Archer Penwick of Quebec,
Wii-Lrd Curtis: Dick Burle.gh. the majors
b.. Miss Edith I.uckett: Andy Jackson. an
army scout Clifford Leigh: JOHN Labon, or
Scar Brow. educated Indian of the Sat
Ska Blackfoot tribe. Charles Lane: Tell
an-Ox and Silent Tongue. S2tsika Indians;
Kate kenuiou. the generals daughter. Miss
Olive Oliver: Lucy HawkJwOrth. the lieu
tenants sister, Miss Percy Haswell Will
ber's Ann. product of the northwest. Mss
Margaret Mayo; Fawa Afraid. Hawks
worth's captive. Miss Eta Hawkins: Jen-
ME. maid. Miss Jane Clark.
GLEN ECHO PARK.-No names in min
strelsy perhaps inspire more pleasant
thoughts In connection with cork-face1
comedy than those of George Thatcher
and Dan Waldron. and next week. with
other entertainers of their amusing school,
they will occupy the ends the stage of
the amphtheater at Gen Echo Park. They
will also present an original cake walk,
sing comic songs and make fun generally
Their entertainment will be supplemented
by a promising program of spcCialties
Haley band will present the musical pa
triotic spectacle THE Trooping of the Col
Ors." High School cadets will assist in the
rendition. and some novel and surprising
effects have been arranged.
WU.DWOOD.-Next Monday begins the
third week Of the vaudeville at beautiful
h Wildwood. and. judging from the attend
9nce in the past two, with cold and rain
opposition, next week will surely
bring crowds. The bill offered IS in keeping
7 with the homogeneous past efforts and is
varied in such manner that all tastes will
be gratified. Zetto. the king of contortion-
lists: Burtino. In silence and fun. Miss Reed.
In songs of the day; the Carson sisters.
champion lady rifle shots. and Madge An
dersons beautiful soprano make enter
tsinment that should not fail to please.
Combining a list of new attractions each
/ week with the natural beauty of the sur
founc ings, good cafe and q pleasant ride,