Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
AMUsEMENTS.

COLUMBIA THEATER. "The Idler,"
that intensely interesting comedy drama
which is being presented by the William
Norris Stock Company the current week, Is
meeting with splendid success. AL the play
ers in this organization have congental roles
in the play and give a capital account OF
themselves, but it is not too much to say
that Miss Olive Oliver as Lady Harding
dominates all the scenes in which she Is
factor. Miss Oliver Is an emotional actress
OF rare ability and any character to which
she lends her personality cannot other than
find correct portrayal. 1.-The Idler'' will be
presented throughout the present week, and
on Monday next, which will inaugurate the
closing week Of the season. John Drews
famous success, christopher, Jr.." will be
presented.
christopher, Jr." is an original comedy
in four acts. written by Madeleine Lucette
Ryley. 1t was originally shown by John
Drew and Maude Adams at the Empire
Theater. where 1t enjoyed prosperous rum
1t has never been presented in Washington
but inasmuch the character originally
made known by Maude Adams will be por-
trayed here by Miss Percy Haswel, 1t is
safe to say that that lady's hundreds of ad-
mirers will be in evidence to say adios 1t
is said that Miss Haswelrs part in Chris
topher, Jr.," will afford her even better OPP
portunities than did the character of Sylvia
in "A Bachelors Romance" the play and
role which served to introduce Miss Has
well a member of the William Morris
Stock Company. Seats for christopher,
IT." will be ready tomorrow morning at
GLEN ECHO PARk-Of the numerous
attractions at Glen Echo Park the beauti
full walks in the cool ravines and the loiter-
ing places in the romantic grottoes are
not the least popular these hot days and
nights The amphitheater is also delight
full atmospherically, new and original
methods of refrigeration have been recent
ly introduced. The vaudeville performers
continue to please the large patronage and
the six acts are all high class and refined.
The concerts Of Haley's Washington Band
are, of course. popular under Prof: Haleys
superior leadership and because of his char
acteristic ability to select programs well
balanced and pleasing to all tastes. There
ing dancing on both floors of the pavilion.
The delightful rides by electric cars over
safe. modern double tracks to Glen Echo
Park not the least important adjuncts
to days or an evenings outing there.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.-Those who have
not been at Chevy Chase Lake recently
will ''open their eyes at the many i'm
provements. Aside from the beauty of the
place and the superb dancing pavilion
free show, of more than ordinary merit. is
given each evening during the week. 1t is
the policy of the management to produce
clean, wholesome and instructive entertain
ment only and by rigidly adhering to this
principle Chevy Chase Lake owes its large
crowds that nightly throng there. The ride
through the country in open cars is also at
tractve to those compelled to remain in the
city during the hot weather. The naval
battle and fireworks on the water consti-
tute the special attraction at the Lake this
week The attraction is a good one and has
been enjoyed by large crowds each evening.
The miniature craft throw shot and SHELF
into each other in the shape of Roman
candles in a manner that is quite realistic.
This spectacular feat begins every evening
at o'clock.