Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

Morris company at the Columbia seems 10
furnish better results. The one just closing
has been given over to a revival OF Catn-
crime" which has proven particularly graf
flying, both from an artistic and box
office viewpoint. and the production TO
come bids fair to be just as satisfactory
If one may presage results from the al
vance demand for seats.
The leading role In "a Virginia Court
ship that of Major Richard Fairfax, a
southern gentleman of the old school, VIII
be presented by Mr.. William Morris, while
Captain Tom Fairfax, the son who objects
to having a wife chosen for him out OF
hand, will reintroduce that forceful young
actor, Stephen Grattan. Eleanor Carey Will
be the sister Betty Fairfax: Fred A.
Thompson. the overseer, Kendall: Charles
B. Welles the adopted son, with pen
chant for poker and fast horses JACK
Neville: Olive Oliver, the Madame Con-
stance Robert, with a long rent roll ana
an eye on the susceptible major, part, by
the way. which she played while member
of Mr.. Cranes company season be1ore las''
charming Percy Haswell will be Prudence
Robert (she was the original in this role
at the inception of "A Virginia Courtshlp },
Dorothy Hammack, the maid Marle' ChI-
ford Leigh, the master of hounds, Neai
unctuous Charles Stanley will enact the
character of Squire Fenw.ck; Willard Cur
It's that of the young planter. Berkey:
Violet Kimball. Laura Fenwck and Charles
Lane and Roland Gibson, Sam and jumper
colored contingentS.
The scenes of "A Virginia Courtship'
occur during the revolutionary period Inc
opening act will show a drawing room set
at the Oaks which Is the home of Madame
Constance Robert The second act Will
disclose the reception room at Fairfax
Manor. The third is an exterior scene,
Lovers Gate at sunrise. All of these scenic
presentations have been especially prepared
by Mr. Edward Van Der Mark. the scenic
artist of the William Morris company.
The story of the play deals with the ef-
forts of Major Fairfax to select wife for
h int rot college,.
that worIhy's reluctance to accept MS
fathers choice. which, as is shown in the
action Of the play. proves to be the very
girl who has been his sweetheart since
childhood 1t is the play of cross purposes
between father and we'll as the effort
of the major to marry himself to the moth
er of the girl he has selected for daugh-
ter-in-law that furnishes the comedy sit
uations and laughable lines. The costumes
will be the ones used by Mr.. Cranes COM
pany, having been secured through the
kindness of that actors late manager Mr.
Joseph Brooks. Their fidelity to the pic
lures and fashions of the colonial period
may therefore be vouched for.
GLEN ECHO PARK.-The wide-awake
policy followed by the Glen Echo Park
Company is supplying abundant means for
quiet and orderly enjoyment for al ages
and both sexes The vaudeville perform
ances in the amphitheater this week have
been we'll patroniZed and excellent bill
has been arranged for next week. Solaret
the dancer who reproduces some of Loie
Ful.ers famous dances and has the adj
vantage of the assistance of the latter's
electrician, will appear ALT Holt in his
specialties: Amelie Brown. whose darkey
dialect is a matter of celebrity, the Car
men sisters. with their banjos; the Rice
brothers, in comic gymnastics, and John
DAILY and Annie Devere in an amusing
sketch will compete the bill. Haleys
Washington Band, under Haley's personal
direction, will give concert tomorrow
afternoon and every night. Entirely new
programs containing some musical novelties
have been arranged.
WILDWOOD.-The principal attraction at
Wildwood next week. aside from the nat
ural scenic beauties of the place. will be an
exceptionally strong vaudeville show. The
bill will be opened with a minstrel first
part. in which some of the best-known
now in this immediate vicinity will take
part. after which the regular vaudeville
turns will be put on. The scenery around
Wildwood is exceptionally beautiful and
should tempt many persons to seek comfort
and rest tomorrow in the cool and shady
corners
CHEVY CHASE.-"The Whirlfng Zolas,"
those daring midair gymnasts, have proved
strong drawing card at Chevy Chase
Lake all the week. The performance this
afternoon and evening and tomorrow will
terminate their engagement Prof Donch
will give the usual Sunday concert. A new
attraction is scheduled for next week, when
Almo and kola, contortionists, will appear
They will perform on a floating stage, which
has been constructed in the lake. Two free
performances will be given daily at and
$50 pm.
WILLIAM ]. OATES CONCERT.-A
very enjoyable concert was given al Con-
fedcrate Veterans Hall, corner 18th and f
streets northwest, last evening by William
J. Oates and his pupils. assisted by Miss
Teresa l. Buchier, soprano, and Miss Su-
sic !. Duffy. accompanies. large number
OF friends and admirers Of those who took
part We're present, ard although the pro-
gram was an exceptionally long one, the
various numbers We're given in a style that
prevented Its becoming tiresome. Fifteen
numbers comprised the program, among
which were Misses E5Sie ard Jennie Living
sion. piano duet: Miss Laura r. Clancy,
violin solo: Miss Bessie l.. Tegeler, piano
solo, Misses Irene Kennedy. Edna Miller
and Bessie Hartuns. piano trio: Miss Teresa
L. Buthler. vocal solo. Ave Maria" with
cello obiigato by Mr.. Oates: Mr.. Edward
Webster. violin solo; Mr.. Harry T. Clarke,
piano solo; Mr.. Antonio Massieneo cells
solo: Miss Laura r. Clancy and Messrs
Henry Lee. Edward Webster and Harry
T. Clarke, quartet for violins and piano:
Miss Nellie c. Lee, piano solo, Misses Bes-
sic l.. Tegaler. Nellie c. Lee and Mr.. Err
nest c. Lee. piano trio: Miss Buehler, solo.
Mine Owa;" Mr.. Henry Lee, violin SEQ;
Mr.. William j. Oates. piano solo, and
-'.'Ssis. iiaipei' 1iioiiids ana Ernest Lee,
piano trio
Aside.
Sarah Cowell Lemoyne likes to ride the
bicycle.
Hilda Clark has been engaged for next
season as the prima donna of the Bos-
tonians.
The Lafayette Square Theater is adyertis
ing for $3.50 and 81 attractions for next
season.
Charles Frohman, who owns the rights Of
ITO. Have and to Hold" has decided TO
star Henry Miller in the piece.
Edith Crane. a well-known American
actress, is playing "Trilby" at present in