The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

/ ard to his audience. and that was vulgarity. 1t
was the Spectators" opinion that srnuttiness ap-
I psared in the lines only when the dramatic su-
/ taor lacked the ability to amuse on a higher
/ plane. To make a modern application, he would
probably have said that David Belsseo would not
have written Naughty Anthony" could he have
written a successful clean play. II the ''Specta-
tor was right, perhaps the people are not
wholly to blame for the prevailing low type Of
stage productions. Naughty Anthony may not
represent answer to a popular demand. but
may be the result Of the sediment scratchings
from David Belasco's exhausted ink we'll.
Evidently the editor OF the Leader"
knows something OF modern methods in
farce writing. His remarks are both just
and pertinent. II MFR. Belaseo had won as
much laughter by the wit Of Naughty
Anthony as he did by its filth. the man
ayers of the Herald Square would find it
necessary to strap hysteria cures to the
seats OF their house.
In view of the heartiness with which
certain OF Conductor Haley's encore num-
bers are applauded at his regular coz
eerts, The Times wishes to suggest for the
next of these delightful entertainments
the following programme:
Grand Selection-"All Coors Look Alike
TO Me. .-........-...--.-......-. Hogan
yllse. Characteristique- You're Not the
Viill feDDlc on the BEACH .t1rter
Overture-"JuSt Break the News 10
Mother ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Harris
selections-"Chris and the Wonderful
Lamp" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sousa
Aria. The Pstter of the Shingle." Waltz
Ballet Music.
Serenade. op. 1890 L Street-'rd Leave
Ny Happy Home for You ...-........-.---
Creole Love Song-'The Wedding of the
ChiHee and the Coon ..,..-.-...........--
Study, Op. l., Rcveries Don't let He's
Lose Her NlN ut
March Onward Christian Soldiers Sullivan
Grand Finale, Act ., Scene s-+Mctad-
Tenor Soio-"Whcn You Amt Got No
Money You Needn't Come Round" ......--
CJames Jones.)
Patriotic Medley ....................Arr. Clauder
OF course. this bill was gotten UP in
haste. but 1t seems to include most of the
selections that have been wildly applaudsd
when given here by Sousa Dan GSdfrey
the Banda Rosa. and MFR. Haley's excel
lent organization. The programme ap-
pears to be diversified. and must contain
something to please everyone. The pre-
fixes lend a tone of dignity. and should
win the appreciation OF persons who care
to be strictly faddish in their commenda-
ton. Altogether. the matter will bear
thought.
The comment in The Times CT last Sun Z
day concerning the contemplated lecture /
tour of Julia Morrison. the slayer OF I
Stage Manager Leiden. has been BE- |
ing echoed by the press Of the whole /
Even the chivalIous city 81
Chattanooga seems to have experienced Il
change OF heart. Miss Morrison's avowed
intention of talking there having been re-
ceived with marked disfavor. IL is said
that the aspirant for lyceum hcnors
was refused the use of the stage
II the theatre in that burg: that the local
halls were closed to her. and that at least
1ne minister spoke from his pulpit. ad-
gislng his parishioners to avoid the woman
lid she attempt to speak in public. A fund
that was to have been raised for Miss
Morrison fell in from lack of support AL
ogether IL appears that the very town
hat forgave the actress for killing Frank
,eiden cannot stomach the idea of her
making capital out of the commission Of
hat crime.
Reports from the box office of the La
ayette Square indicate that Minnie Mad
ern Fiske and Becky Sharp will do
business this week. Accord
ne TO reliable information. over 5000 was
ent to Treasurer Rawlings before the reg
lar sale opened. and the first day at the
'indow raised that sum TO considerably ,
yer $4,000. This figure represents a third {
the receipts that are said to have been
iored during Sir Henry Irying's entire S
zeal engagemen.-although the prices c
the English actor were a deal higher /
ian are those of Mrs. Fiske /
IT Is altogether desirable that Washing /
'nians who care for their minds should /
ee Becky Sharp" Were the play not I
lie admirable work that IL is supposed TO Y
,. the fact that its New York success has I
ade 1t much talked about should prompt b