Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
ASysEMESTs
COLUMBIA THEarfR-so far as cal

b. judged from last nights performance of
Men and Women at the Columbia Thea
ter, the new stock company will play a
most desirable part in Washington affairs
for some little time to come. The revival
Of the play was welcomed by many who
had seen it In its early success, and to
those who viewed it for the first time last
night it appealed as strongly as if it had
been written for the current demand. The
methods of speculation in Wall street and
of lovemaking on Fifth avenue have not
changed sufficiently to put the play into
the back-number category. 1t has the
dominant characteristics of the H. c. De
Mile and David Belasco dramas, which
became so memorably popular: the strong
domestic interest. the delicacy of humor
ard the gushful saiety attending juvenile
ment of De Mile may account to some
degree for its enduring qualities. The task
OF bestowing romantic interest on the rou-
tine of banking life is very successfully
fulfilled, and the manner in which last
nights performance was received indicates
an enthusiastic readiness to appreciate the
good points of the enterprise.
AS the different members of the cast made
Eeous applause. katherine Grey was. of
course. heartily welcomed. Her work IS
agreeaby familiar here, and her perform
ance of the principal feminine role last
the distinction of waking the audience up
to its first noteworthy demonstration. Mr..
Stanley Is not only fine comedian, but a
good all-round actor. His work had the
confidence and repose which long expert
ence gives, and which are so comfortable an
influence on first nights. His performance
both in comic and in serious scenes was
easy, plausible and impressive. Mr. Will
lam Morris played the part of the defaulter.
which he originated. He is an actor of
fine presence and has melodious voice.
which he uses with intelligence and effect
Stephen Grattan. as the bank president, did
some good work and promises to be much
liked. Perhaps the most difficult role in
the piece is that of Governor Rodman,'
and it was efficiently played by Charles
Lane. Olive Oliver displayed a charming
TURTLES are not great and Eta Hawkins
was amusing and "gingery' as the girl
from Chicago. The company may be ac-
copied as one of uniform competence, and
as the season progresses ought to develop
some new local favorites. Certain tinges
OF stacy self-consciousness will disappear
as the organization becomes more familiar
with the work in hand and it's new sur
roundinss. The action proceeded without any
conspicuous lapses from the smoothness so
desirable in a play like Men and Women"
ana the summer stock company season may
he regarded as launched, with everything
propitious, including the weather.
BEAUTIFUL WILDWOOD.-Wash
Is being comfortably equipped in the mat
ter OF suburban pleasure resorts where the
weary and superheated may find rest and
refreshment "Wildwood' is the latest to
bid for public favor, and opened it's attrac-
tons last evening under rather unfavorable
circumstances. The location is ideal and the
management has added many artificial
adOrnments. The dancing pavilion Is sit
uated on a commanding hilltop and is ap-
preached by winding paths and is the CEN
ter OF attraction, together with the cafe
of I,y 1,,es
night was not large owing to the uncer-
tain condition of the weather. which Wed
with the vaudeville entertainment of the
evening in variety. The stage performance
was creditabe to the management and
kept the audience in state of good humor
during the entire time. Admission to the
theater is free, with a small charge for re-
served seats. The entertainment will begin
each evening during the season at s o'clock
and continue ad libitum. Some of the num-
bers on this weeks program would be
worthy of commendatory note in connection
with regular season vaudeville bill. Miss
Amelia Brown. in a darby monoogue, is an
intelligent and sprightly entertainer and
does some thoroughly good work, as does
Della Hansey in her songs. The Deitinos,
in their knife-throwing act, and Farrino,
the human corkscrew, are strong physical
attractions. Baker and Burne.l do musical
speciality in good style, and Al. Griffith
offers his well-executed limitations.
GLEN ECHO PARK-Glen Echo Park
opened for The summer season last night.
and despite the GOODNESS and cloudiness
there was a good attendance. Haieys
Washington Band rendered an attractive
the battle of Manila was given in the am
phithcater. The dancing pavilion was
popular and the bowling alleys, shuttle
boards and shooting galleries We're well
patronized. Many improvements have been
made and there is every indication that
Glen Echo will play important part in
amusing the people of Washington this
sumner The scenic exhibition was not in