Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
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HASHIM'S ACADEMY OFMUSIC-For the
first time, Manager Alexander Hashim today
announces the bill for the opening week OF
the season of fashionable vaudeville at
Hashims Academy of Music. which win
be inaugurated with a matinee Monday
afternoon, September 3. 1t includes the
names OF famous foreign stars who have
never before been seen in Washington and
popular Americans whose names are
known IN every town where there is a
theater. Twelve great acts make up the
first weeks bill AT the top of the list are
two names known to every one, which will
be recognized instantly those of artists
of the highest ca1iber. They are Pauline
Hall and Bettina Gerard. Pauline Hall has
Tor years been popular entertainer. For
many seasons in the Casino forces, and
subsequently at the head of her own opera
company, she charmed every one with her
sweet voice, beautiful face and perfect fig
ure Since her entry into vaudeville she
has been in constant demand from one end
of the country to the other. Her popular
ity is immense and there is no doubt az to
the reception that awaits her here. Bettina
Gerard will make her local debut in vaude-
Vile. Miss Gerard only went into vaude-
Vile last spring, since which time she has
been constantly employed in New York
and her forthcoming engagement in Wash
lngtOn Will be her first outside Of the me-
tropolfs. Montgomery and Stone are ex-
ponents of back-face comedy, and their
fine dancing never fails to arouse the most
unbounded enthusiasm. An act that will
dren is that of Morris educated ponies
Jess Dandy. the character and dialect
comedian, never fails to bring with him an
entirely new lot Of witticisms, and his
stories amuse without offense. The long
list includes Pauline Moran and her preco-
cious pickaninnies: Carlin and Brown the
German Emperors; the Maginleys, aerial
artists Ellie Bowen, the clever young yo-
calist. late of the New York Theater: Mar
tinetti and CROSSE, musical experts: KEN
needy and Quinn. the comedians. in their
sketch. "McFaddens Doctor" and the
Brothers Abacco, comedy acrobats The
box office will be open for the advance sale
of seats Monday morning and the season
Will open one week later, Monday Septem-
o'clock.
THE PALM GARDEN.-Another good hill
Is announced by Manager B. r. johnson
for the coming week at the handsome and
unique little theater at Cabin John Bridge.
The comedy portion Of the bill Is chiefly
provided by the popular sketch team, Fox
and Allen. with their laughable skit.
THE Flat Upstairs" Music and sparkling
conversation are dispensed by Alice Leslie
a serio and Coincidence, whose popularity
has never failed to enlist interest, and
whose performance has always fulfilled ex-
pectation. No Palm Garden bill would be
complete without a big acrobatic turn and
this feature Is provided by Nizaros. His
feats on the flying rings are characterized
oy grace and originality. and some Of his
artist Margie Lestner the wonderful
child artist. has a facility in singing and
dancing and talent for character sketch
work which makes her an ever welcome
arrival where she is known. Washington
will have its first opportunity to see her at
the Palm Garden next week. and she is ex-
pacted to be as great a favorite here as
she Is elsewhere. She is especially popular
with the ladies'. The program closes with
the latest of the moving picture devices
the American venetograph. Pictures illus.
trat'ng current events Will be shown with
an exactness of portraiture that cannot fail
to arouse real interest. The attendance
at the Palm Garden this week has been
exceptionally large, and the management
is already busying itself in arranging new
and superior attractions, not only for the
remainder Of the present outdoor season
but for next season.
GLEN ECHO PARK.-The popularity of
the beautiful up-river resort which has
gained such a distinction this year for its
clean. high-class attractions and rigid no.
| liquor policy is increasing al the season
wanes. and the closing weeks at Glen Echo
Park Will probably be marked by the larg-
| est patronage Of the year. A ranking feat.
! ufe Of the arnphitheater vaudeville bill