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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Lafayette Opera House.

york State Folks" the new pastoral
play. which has become one of the great
successes among rural dramas, comes to
the Lafayette Opera House beginning on
Monday night, December %, for one week,
with usual Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees and special Xmas matinee. This
story of village life as the author calls 1t,
portrays life in a small town in the heart
of York State" and is distinct type of
LIE rural play, having little in common
with the ''barnyard comedy" 1t is in four
acts and five scenes, and is the work of
Arthur Sidman, whose. reputation as a
student of rural character was equal to his
remarkable ab.liky.to delineate such types
on the stage. Mr.. Sdman's play has been
given an elabofate production by Manager
Fred. E. WrigM. and its success is already
established. -
The part of MyronaCooper, an old organist
and organ builder, Is distinct personality,
full of romantic interest, and yet possessed
of comedy. The old mans lifelong friend
has been Simon-Petef Martin, the chief man
of the village, and.sa good but self-willed
and rather tyranHieal character. Martin
old friend. due to a Business misunderstood
ing, and this dislike extends to Coopers
niece, who Is engaged to Martins son. Com
plications ensue In which the old organist
gets into trouble through an attempt. to
help young Martin out of a scrape, and
which brings the old man endless trouble
and worry. Bait through 1t all his kindly
nature triumpl1s. and his sense of humor
crops out even/in time Of trial. These two.
Cooper and Martin, are the strong char
acters of the storya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Chasess Theater.

Chase's puts forth. a varied polite vaude
vile program next week. The program
will comprise Susanna Leonard and Mr..
Owen Westford, Techow's wonderful cats,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Kelley, Gertrude Mans
field and Caryl Wilbur, Lizzie and Whey
Daily, Sailor and Barbaretta, and the col
ored vitagraph motion picture, illustra ting
the Mother Goose" nursery rhymes as ar
ranged in eight scenes. Susanna Leonard
is Lillian Russelfs sister, and Is a singer
and a mimic. Mr.. Westford was last heard
with Frank Daniels in Miss Simplicity in
a character role. He was in the original
Belle of New York production and was
also with the Augustin DAILY company, and
later went to London with Sir Henry Irv-
ing. Miss Leonard and Mr.. Westford will
appear in 1.-The Understudy," a little musi-
cal comedy. Miss Leonard as Maize, the
understudy, presents new character to
view and one that shows some phases of
the gay life of the merry merry" and
she also introduces her impersonation of a
Bowery song and dance artist. She also
sings one of Fay Templeton's song hits at
Weber & Fields. Techow's animals upset
the long cherished opinion that cats are
not capable of training for exhibition pur-
poses. The various feats and tricks they
have been taught will hardly be believed
until they are witnessed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Kelley will give their one-act COM
edy Uncle Phineas," which deals with the
Latin Quarter Few vaudeville actors are
more popular here than Gertrude Mans
field and Caryl Wilbur, who will offer No.
81 Prospect street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Washington Symphony Orchestra.

The second concert of the season of the
Washington Symphony Orchestra, under the
direction of Mr.. Reginald De Koven, will
take place at the New National Theater on
the afternoon of January at 4:15 O'Clock.
This concert will be one of the most notable
of the series, 1t is expected. The noted
Russian pianist, Gabrilowitch. has been Sc
cured for the concert, and he will render
several numbers, among which will be Ru-
bensteins concerto in d minor and suite
of Chopin, including etudes. a mazurka and
valse. The program for the afternoon
has been arranged with great care by Mr..
De Koyen. The sale of seats will begin
Monday. The orchestra will play. besides
accompanying the soloist in the concerto.
Goldmark's "Satruntala" overture; two
movements from Mr.. De Koven's own suite
in E fiat, which will be played here for the
first time-Andante Con Motto (nocturne)
and allegretto Danse des Guomes), and
Schumann's Symphony NO 1. The first con-
cert was decidedly creditable to this organ
ization. and it is expected that the coming
concert will be even more effectively played.
The rehearsals are progressing satisfactorily
and Mr.. De Koven is much pleased with the
interest taken by his force in the work. Mr..
Troop, the business manager Of the or
chestra, says that the outlook for a good
attendance is better than before the first
concert, the favorable impression which the
orchestra made having excited a greater
interest in the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Pantomime.

From Answers.
Certain gestures are absolutely identified
with certain feelings. To shake ones fist
is to threaten; to hold up ones finger is to
warn. To indicate thought we place the
tins of the fingers on the forehead: to show
concentrated attention we apply the whole
hand To rub the hands is everywhere
sign Of Joy. and to clap them sign OF en-
thusiasm 1t would be easy to multiply ex-
amples. Affirmation negation. repulsion are
all indicated by motions that every one I'M
derstands
1t is the same, in quite as great degree.
with nationalities, in spite of the original
diversity of the races that make them up.
The mimetic character results at once from
race. from history and from climate.
The gesture Of the Englishman is fierce.
and harsh; he speaks briefly, brusquely; he
is cold. positive. forceful. His salutation is
cold and accumulated, but his handshake is
loyal. The gesture of Germany is heavy,
GOOD hundred and always ungraceful. Many
Of the Slav people are unwilling to look one
in the face and they have a false gesture
The Snaniard and the Portuguese al
tboueh dwelling in southern land, gesticu-
late little: their language is rhythmic. slow.
soiarnr. they are grave, their salutatfon Is
a little theatrical
The Italian is lively, mobile. Intelligent,
cav his language is harmonious. sonorous,
s.aym and luminous like his countrys sky.
rae salutation Of the Italian is quick and
full of feeling. his gesture colored and exag-
gerated.
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The Choral Society.

The first concert of the Choral Society
takes place on Tuesday evening before New
Year day at the Congregational Church.
when will be presented for the sixteenth
time by the society Handels oratoria of
THE Messiah" The chorus will consist
of about $50 singers Mr.. Josef Kaspar
will be the conductor and DR.. Anton Gloetz-
ner and Mr.. Ernest T. Winchester the ac-
companists. This will be Mr.. Winchester's
first appearance with the society as organ
list. The soloists are Mrs. Hissem De Mass,
soprano, and Mrs. Dorothy Pollock, alto,
both strangers to Washington although
well known in New York; Mr. Nicholas
Douty, tenor. of Philadelphia and Mr..
Ericsson Bushnell. bass. The latter two
have sung many times with the society be-
fore, and no singers in the respective
parts have given greater satisfaction to the
nuhlic
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Empire Theater.

The Empire Theater will offer as its
Christmas week attraction the Innocent
Beauties Burlesque Company, an organiza-
ton which has, for several years past, been
giving satisfaction at the burlesque theaters
throughout the country. Several we'll
Known vaudeville features are included in
the program-in fact there are more of
these than are usually carried by COM
pany of this kind. The five Dixons of song
and dance fame; Agnes Behler. the favor
lite Coincidence; the MitcheIl-Hanley Com
pany, presenting a one-act farce; Williams
and Aleen, sketch artists; Imhof and Con,
character comedians, and the Althea twin
sisters, extraordinary acrobats, make up
the vaudeville portion of the program. Two
burlettas are given, Miss Breezy of Chi
cago" and "O'Reilly's Reception" Twenty
five pretty chorus girls help along the fun
in these, assisting the other members of the
company The scenery and the costumes
used are above the average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
CONGRATULATIONS
New National Theater.

To Judge by the demand for seats and
boxes Washington theatergoers will be
very numerous next week at the National
Theater at the engagement of E. H Soth-
ern, who appears there for seven perfor-
mances only He will be seen in the two
most important plays with which he has
ever been connected. Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday nights theatergoers will have
the pleasure of seeing his new, elaborate
production of Hamlet" and Thursday
Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday
matinee will have the opportunity of well
coming him in his remarkable creation of
the vagabOnd poet, lover, warrior and hero
Francois Villon, in Justin Huntley Nc
Carthys stirring dramatic romance "If l
Were King"
Washington will see Mr. sothern's new
presentation OF Hamlet" before it Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

brought TO tho Garden Thcater, New York
where he enters Upon thirteen weeks en-
gagement. Mr.. Sothcrn's excellent presen-
tatfon OF she piece.here two years ago is I'M
doubtedly well Remembered. Il was re-
GREETED that this fine spec.icle was entirely
destroyed by fire. Since thon fifty of the
most noted New York scenic artists coz
tuners and stage builders have been at
work forming a new presentation upon
more pretentious, elaborate and extensive
plans. The artistic groupings coIorins
light and musical effe cts that were seen in
Mr.. Sothern's former production are ac-
centuated in this
Insboth plays Mr.. Sothern comes sup
ported by the strongest organiza ton that
has ever been seen with him. Miss Cecilia
Lotus comes to this country from London
where she has been appearing in Sir Henry
Irving's company, to become Mr. Sothern's
leading woman. She plays the role of
Ophelia Crystal Herne, daughter of the
late James A Herne. appears as the PLAYER
queen; Jennie Eustace, Queen of Denmark:
Rowland Blackstone, the first grave digger.
Henry j. Carvill. Horatio; Sydney q
Mather, Laertes; Edwin Varrey Poionious
and William Harris, the ghost of Hamlet's
father.
IF Were King" 1t will be remembered
made a most conspicuous success here asst
season. Present opportunities will be ali
the more appreciated when 1t is understood
that these will be the last times theater-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Columbia Theater.

''The Two Schools" one of the greatest
laEgh-makers of the French comedies
translated for American use, which closed
three months engagement at the Madi-
son Square Theater, New York. q few
weeks ago, will be presented at this theater
for one week. beginning Monday evening.
This Is one of Alfred Capus comedies.
Charles Frohman has made the produc-
ton, which will be brought here in its en-
tirety from the Madison Square Theater,
and he has selected a cast which gives as
surance that not a moment of the per-
formance will lag or prove daughterless.
1t is the same cast that made the comedy
successful In New York. Jameson Lee Fin
ney, Ida Conquest Jessie Busley and N. A
Kennedy have the most conspicuous roles.
ana the others are taken by Wincheu
Smith, w. V. Famous, Norman Macdonald.
Frederick A. Beane, Walter Scott, Freder-
lex Spencer, Ida Waterman, Beatrice Nor
gan, Edna Luby, Elsie Ferguson, tnez
Marcel, Gertrude Wynne and others.
New York and Philadelphia theatergoers
took Immediately to 1.-The Two Schools
They found its scenes novel and amusing
and its lines lively and sparkling. Fash
ionable audiences filled the theater every
night to enjoy it.
The title of the comedy refers to the two
schools of wives and husbands. In the
former class are the women whose hus-
bands and wives who do not trouble them
selves to be jealous, and in the other are
those who rigidly demand al the domestic
virtues. The story Is of young man
whose handsome young wife has discovered
him in Irritation. Her mother counsels her
not to mind it. Her father an unmasked
gay old boy. affects to be shocked. The
husband begs for forgiveness, and prom
ises never to do it again, but tumbles head
and heels into another Irritation with a
pretty widow. The young wife gets
divorce. The couple meet under curious
circumstances; they try to make up AID
fail; then they try again and succeed.
There is love story. too, to add romantic
interest to the comedy.
There will be matinees Christmas day
and Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
ssSky Farm"

The Columbia Theater presents week
after next Edward E. Kidders play, enti-
tied sky Farm" Sky Farm judging
from the description, belongs to the "old
Homestead" class, with perhaps this differ
cree. that it is prolific with a succession of
love matches all calculated to hold the in
terest of even the most unsympathetic au-
dience. Mr. Kidder, the author, will be re-
called as the playwright upon whom the
late Sol Smith Russell SO many years de-
pended for plays. and that most success
iul.y among Mr.. Kidder's works for that
lamented comedian being Peaceful Valley"
and ~ Poor Relation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
The Silver Slipper.

1.-THE Silver Slipper a new spectacular
piece by the authors of ''Florodora," Is now
running in New York on a scale of magni-
tude which warrants not only local adver-
tisement, but general announcement con-
corning it In the principal newspapers of
the country in order that visitors to New
York may be informed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Cross Purposes.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The young man in the gnise or an OLD
farmer was consulting his particular girl.
who was doing the fortune-teiiing act at
the charity bazaar. and each hsd penetrat-
ed the others disguise.
You love a fair maiden she said. in
specting his palm, "who VIII give you
severe jolt when you propose to her"
Good heavens" he exclaimed quickly
recovering himself. Then she will accept
mer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
At Cripple Creek.

Hal Reds successful western drama, sat
Cripple Creek will be the attraction at
the Academy week after next. The piece
contains many scenes Of pathetic and ten
der beauty relieved by comedy of the
brightest description, and is interpreted by
a company above the average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
The Octoroons.

The famous "Octoroons." which has al
ways ranked among the best of the leading
colored orga nizations, will be the New Year
week attraction at the Empire Theater.
The company Is this season headed by
Smart and Williams, two well-known come
dams, and carries by way of an extra fea-
ture Joe Walcott, the welterweight cham
pion puglist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Academy Of Music.

Next weeks attraction at the Academy of
Music will be the comedy drama. entitled
Her Marriage Vow" The play is one
which presents-thriIIing climaxes together
with an absorbing heart interest, and scenic
effects are literally provided. 1t is a TO-
nance Of the railway and full Of modern
interest The company includes some we'll
known nlaYerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Burmese Foot Ball.

Burma1l's famous "chinlone' players
Moung Toon and Moung Chet-wilI be at
Chase's New Year week, and give their ex-
traordinary exhibition of the Burmese game
of foot ball. They use wicker and hollow
glass balls and accomplish some extraordi-
nary feats of catching without the aid Of
hands or arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

American managers Of comic opera, and
his name II q guarantee that money has
been spent like water on scenery, costumes.
cast. chorus and orchestra, and that the
expenditure Of every dollar has been guided
by good taste and sound judgment. Mr..
Perley's skilled direction of such great COM
panies as "The Bostonians." the Alice Mel
son Opera Company, Madame Modjeska,
THE Sporting Duchess" and other cele-
brated theatrical offerings has made him
reputation second to that of no theatrical
manager In the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Ke1nan's. Theater.

Lawrence WsPer'S Partisan Widows
will be the attraction at the Lyceum Thea
ter next week In the company are Cliff
ford and Harvey, Nelson and Millege. Jor-
dan and Welch, Vincent Painter Bert Les
lie and Chas. F,2ik The show opens with
..The Smart Set" and concludes with
trayesty on seaside life in summer, Lone
some Hurst'
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The Chaperons.

1.-THE Chaperons.' which comes to the La
fayette the week of December %. is an
operate comedy and is under the direction
of Frank L. Perley. Mr.. Perley Is regarded
as one of the most liberal and capable OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

goers win see Nj 3uNhern Ia his impersona-
ton Of the vasabond poet. who. In the
course Of the AlsS. rises from the gutter
Attention is- eAled to the fact that the
curtain during Mr.. Eotherng engagement
rises at 8 o'clo1k sharp. and at O'Clock
sharp for the matinee performances. No
tain. Mr.. Sothert does not present q Christ
mas matinee, DYING to the arduous duties
entailed in the seven performances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Olive May Is to continue as leading lady
with Louis Mann in ''Hoch der Consul"
when the comedian takes the road again
after New Year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Justin Huntley Mccarthy has recently
completed a play, entitled The Proud
Prince founded on Longfellow's poem.
Robert of Sicily"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

When Julie Opp leaves London for
America her part of Katherine in IF I
Were King will be taken up by Lillian
Braithwaite The piece Is going as well
as ever, and last week reached it's hum
dredth performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Lulu CHASER. who has been regaining her
health at Hot Springs, will be well enough
by Monday night to rejoin the Dolly Var
dem company at Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Weber and Fields burlesque on the Stub
bornness of Geraldine is called The
sickness of Gelatine.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Eugene ]. Young, who some time ago re-
signed from the New York Herald staff to
accept a position with the Liebler COM
pany, is once more back in the newspaper
ranks. having accepted a position with the
New York Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Sullivan Harris and Woods have COM
pleted arrangements to produce For Her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Richard Harding Davis first play, in
which Henry Miller will star, under the
management of Charles B. Dillingham; will
be called The Tanning of Helen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

1.-The Runaway Girl closed its season In
Philadelphia last Saturday night
when Johnny Comes Marching Home"
was given it's first New Y ork presentation
last Tuesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Frank Daniels will be starred next sea-
son by Charles B. Dillingham;. A comic
opera dealing with the troubles of a Paris
man milliner will be the vehicle in which
Mr. Daniels will be seen. Harry Smith
is writing the book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Verona Jarbeau is slated to succeed Fay
Templeton next season with Weber and
Fields in New York. The contract is said
to have been signed last Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Sam Bernard will be one of next sea-
sons stars, Manager John Fisher having
decided to place him at the head OF the
revised version of "A Dangerous Maid"
This piece was presented several seasons
ago and In Il Bernard made a hit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Eloise Morgan, who married q wealthy
man In Buffalo and retired from the stage
year ago. has Just been engaged as prima
donna for the James T. Powers company.
At the time OF marrying Miss Morgan was
member of the Bostonians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Irene Bentley is enjoying her first vaca-
ton for over year. She will not act
again until in the spring, when George
Lederer promises to send her out at the
head of a new musical comedy by we'll
known authors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Cecilia LOTUS reached New York from
London last Monday and Immediately de-
parted for Pittsburg, where she Joined the
Sothern company, to take up rehearsals of
'tTIamlet."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

them with the remarkable stage technique
tail. He does not care for travel; he would
rather stay in New York at his home the
year round with his home idols thar
travel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Drina de Wolfe, who has accepted an en-
gagement for prominent part with Henry
trothed to Fred Gerhard, the well-known
millionaire OF New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Scott Craven, who has been with the Mrs.
F'iske company in New York, resigned last
Saturday night to assume his part In
"Gretna Green" rehearsals for which
started last Monday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-09
MONEY roR MRS. MAVERICK.
tBy Associhted Press /

Chicago, H.. Oct 9-The promot-
ers Of the mass meeting to be held in
the Auditorium tonight in behalf Of
Mrs Florence Maybrick the Ameri-
can woman vino Is serving a life sent
ence in an English prison on The
charge of having murdered her hus-
band hope to realize substantial
sum for the cause The proceeds will
be us'd to defray the expenses Of a
committee of prominent women whom
it is proposed TO send to England
shortly to renew the efforts to have
Mrs. Maybrick freed Among those
who have promised to speak at to-
nights meeting are Senator Mason.
Clarence Darrow and Miss Jane
Adams
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-09
TO ELECT TWO BISHOPS.
IBy Associated Prassl

williamsport, Pa, oct 9-Promin-
ent clerical and lay members of the
United States Evangelical church
from all parts of the country are here
for the general conference Of the de-
nomination, which will be in session
during the next ten days or two
weeks. Tho sessions Of the confer
ence will be devoted to legislating for
the needs Of the church, but the elec.
ito nof the successors of Bishop Dubs
and Bishop Stanford, whose terms are
about to expire, Is attracting the
largest measure of attention. The
bishops, having served eight years in
The episcopacy, are not eligible to re-
election DIR. w. F. Hartzler Of Har-
risburg and DR. w. F. Hile. of Allen
town, secretary of the General Mis-
sionary society are believed to be the
probable choice OF the general con
ference for bishops.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-09
SEEK RIGHT TO VOTE.
(By Associated Press)

Jacksonville, IT., oct. Am organ
lied fight on the part of the women
suffragisis OF Illinois is 10 be fea-
ture Of the legislative elections next
month Plans for the fight are 10 be
perfected at the twenty ninth annual
meeting of the Illinois Equal Suffrage
association, which began here today.
All ths members purpose TO pledge
themselves to work for the presen-
tation of bill to the next legislature
which shall give to all tax paying
women the right to vote for the tax
officials
Many delegates have arrived for the
convention which promises to be full
of interest There will be a reception
Off the visitors this evening at the
Academy for Young Women. with an
address Of welcome by Mayor John
r. Davis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-09

And supplies for primary elections
for sale att be Leader ONCE