Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-17
GALVE TON DAY
Substantial Interest Increasing in Its
Proper Observance.
HOW employees MAY GET EXCUSED
First Buy Tickets to One or Other
of Matinee Performances.
GROWTH OBJ RELIEF FUND

While an executive order closing all the
government departments the afternoon of
Galveston day. which every one should
bear in mind falls on Wednesday next, Is
not to be expected, for many reasons,
there Is no doubt that every employe who
wishes to practically and substantially cell
citrate the occasion will be readily excused
for that laudaole purpose. The chief of
bureau which employs a very large num-
Der of clerks, when approached on the SUBJ
ject today said he believed every official in
immediate charge of executive offices would
gladly permit the employees to stop work in
the early afternoon Wednesday.
Show Tickets and BE Excused.
"A general closing would be out of the
question" he remarked. because a prece-
dent would be established that might prove
vexatious at some future time, and besides
1t is hardly probable that every employee
would go to the theater. Now, I have no
doubt that. like myself every other chief
in the city will be willing to excuse at, say,
13O o'clock Wednesday, every clerk who
states his intention to aid in the great work
OF relief, and shows ticket to one or the
other of the theaters an earnest of such
desire. OF course. desire to be anonymous
In this talk, but I'm sure what l say will
meet responsive echo in all departments.
/ certainly intend to excuse all our clerks
who show me tickets and request the
favor"
Several other bureau heads when in
formed of this suggestion heartily approved
It. and doubtless all who have warm
hearts in their bosoms will follow the same
wise plan.
Suggestion Worth Following.
1t consequently behooves each clerk In
each government department who intends
TO help the sufferers from the Galveston
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as soon as possible, and thus be In posi-
ton to ask to be excused. The same show
your-dcket plan might be as wisely fol-
lowed at the District buildings. the courts.
IN business establishments and other places
where employees are numerous, so that no
advantage may be taken of Galveston day
by even the few who might seek liberty in
order TO devote themselves to something
else than the charitable object which dis
tinguishes 1t. That immense audiences will
crowd the six theaters whose managers
and players have so nobly volunteered to
aid the work of relieving the bitter and
urgent necessities of the overwhelmed
Texans can be regarded a surety.
Superior Shows.
Under any circums tances the bill at each
of the six theaters which will give every
cent of the receipts Wednesday afternoon
TO the relief fund would be entertaining and
satisfying. and will be doubly so when one
knows that his or her enjoyment Is COM
bined with aiding those who have forgot
ten, perhaps, the very names Of Joy and
sladuess.
Many pronounced favorites will be among
the numerous performers, as the following
list of the attractions will show:
The New National Theater will present
the latest musical comedy success, Mann
selle 'Awkins,' with a cast including Har-
ry Kelly, Euenne Girardot, Edward S.
Abes. Martin ONeill. Snitz Edwards. Law
renee Wheat. William Burress. Olive Wal
lace, Esther ManteIl Ethel Moore, Elaine
Selover. Marie Allen, Georgia Carhart
Anne Dale, Ruth Mantell. Ethel Hoag and
Lucille Yerna-
Vaudeville of the best character will be
the magnet al Hashim's Academy of Music
Maggie Cline will sing her inimitable song
1T row Him Down. MscCluskey," and give
the Irish Representations that have made
her SO deservedly famous. Beautiful Truly
Shatuck Will illustrate why she became so
popular abroad, and that best of mmics
John w. Ransome, will depict statesmen
and politicians to the life. Others on the
bill will be Casey and LeClair comedy
sketch artists. Rlocksom and Burns, pre-
mier black-face eccentriqueS; Carrie Ora
ham, the original Sis Hopkins: Lawrence
and Harrington, in East Side character
sketches Fields and Ward, comedians; the
Three LelliOtts. musical artists: Annie
Hart, Coincidence; Lowell and Lowell. gro
tesque comedy oontortionists, and Petrot
the iuggler
TO be one of the greatest bands in the world,
Will be the central attraction at Chase's
Grand Opera House. Signor SOrrentino will
direct the forty musicians. There viii be
also an clio bill, presenting such stars as
Hal Stephens. assisted by his company, in
the scenic monologue. AT 1 A M" the Re-
tons, in "A Christmas Eve at Home" the
Great Goldn, comic juggler: Annie Meyers.
prima donna Soubrette; the Gloss Brothers.
gladiatorial athletes: Hugh Stanton and
company in "A Bargain Flend,' and Ed
Lateil, comedian and banjoist.
Burlesque and comedy will be the attrac-
lions at Kernans Lyceum Theater The
participants in the entertaining meange of
music and merriment will be members of
Rose Hills English Folly Company. They
include: Collins and Collins, punsters and
parody singers: Catherine Rowe Palmer
contortionist and dancer; Joseph ]. Sulli-
van comedian, and Carrie Webber, who
presents a laughable act entitled Nam selle
and the Cop" Hickey and Nelson. an aero
battle sketch team; Willard and Wheeler
two pretty girls in a change act and con-
yersational dance, and Phil MacFarland and
James p. Lee, In Dutch and Irish comedy
The finale Of the entertainment Is a musical
and terpsichorean novelty. entitled Stolen
Pleasures"
The Gay Butterflies" will swarm at the
New Bijou Theater, and an excellent olio
will include such well-known favorites as
the Matweef duo. Russian. dancers; Leslie
and curdy. comedians; Amy Nelson, come
dienne. Weston and Stapleton, kings Of
Mnmus; Harry First, character comedian
and Barth and Fleming, grotesque eccen-
triques.
Manager Joseph Luckett will announce
tomorrow the very attractive bill be-
Ing prepared for the Columbia Theater
1t Will include the ever best United States
Marine Band. Mdlle Julia Valette. Mr.
Charles Il. Hanford Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes
the Carroll Institute Dramatic Club and
specialties from the Academy, the Grand
and the Lyceum.
Another Generous ProRer.
Prof. Gentry, whose remarkable dog and
pony show begins an engagement today at
18th and u streets, generously volunteered
this morning to help the national capitals
charitable cause by giving every cent Of
Wednesday afternoons receipts to the relief
fund. The performances Of the animals are
nothing less than wonderful to adults, while
no form of entertainment could possibly
please the little ones more, and If there is
any charity sweeter than giving child
pleasure II would he worth recording
The intending celebrants of Galveston day
Will confer great favor on the generous
theatrical people II they will purchase their
tickets early, and thus avoid uncomfortable
Hobby conditions Wednesday, when matt
nee doors are thrown open.
Subscriptions to the Fund.
Mr.. j, Father. treasurer American Ma