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The Washington times., 1902-06-08
First Production of "Erminie."

The public is accustomed TO following
the career Of grand opera prima donnas
long after the latter have ceased TO he
eligible TO favor. but It rarely occurs
that comic opera star continues to be
immensely popular after more than six
teen years association with operatic
productions.
Pauline Hall. however. Is a conspicu-
Gus example of the true value of meri-
torious work. strict adherence to he
rules CT health. ard the many other lit,
tie adiuncts necessary to a players cen
tinued success.
Though one does not expect Miss Hall
to sing with the purity and meIodous
quality of voice that were hers il the
early part of her career. she is still in
demand as 4 vocalist by public and
managers, and no greater proof of her
staying qualities as a singer can be de-
sired. Her engagement for 'Erminie"
at Chases last week served to bring large
audiences to the playhouse. and Miss
Hall gave her familiar Interpretation of
the title role with all the verve and
snap which the public has been led to
expect through her past performances.
Miss Hall chatted brightly during the
matinee yesterday about the first per-
formance of "Erminie.''
Il cannot tell you how many times
l have played the role" she said, "for
don't dare try to count them. The
opera was first produced in this coun-
try sixteen years ago at the Casino Thea
ter. New York. where it ran for three
consecutive years. one of the most phe-
nomenal seasons any production has
ever known in this country. Strange to
say. 'Erminie' was distinct failure
in Londcn. where it was originally pro-
duced. and many predictions were made
that the work would not meet favor
with the American public. but the re-
suits have shown otherwise.
Il have played in every important pre-
sentation of 'Erminie' and in all my
experience as singer and as theater-
goer / have never seen anything TO
equal the operas success. l do not
mean that there have not been as great
produced the houses are always crowd
ed. There seems to be something-just
what do not know-that will not allow
the piece to get old.
This original cast was great one.
and though most of the principals are
still alive and doing one thing or an
other. they are pretty well scattered. It
sometimes happens that some of us meet
and We live it all over again-those
three years at the Casino.
Next year l expect to go out with
The Wedding Day comic opera that
was presented several years ago by Lii
lian Russell. jefferson De Angels. and
Della Fox. l have not quite decided.
but | think that the arrangements will
be made shall be featured with the
company. which will be under the man
agement of Kirkc La Shelle. and every
thing looks bright for prosperous sea-
SON"
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
j. E. Do1son and Wife to Star.

Among the new stars next season will
be J. E. Dodson, a highly accomplished
actor within certain lines, and his wife,
better known as Annie Irish.
Madeleine Lucette Ryley is to write a
comedy drama for them, and Mrs. Crai-
gle is also at work upon play for them.
in collaboration with Edward Rose.
Both these players were members OF
Mrs. Fiske's company at the beginning
of the season. 1t seems to be impossible
to keep half a dozen decent players to-
gether under the present system of the
atrical management. Not all the stars
by any means, make money, but when
once their names have been displayed
upon the biiiboards, actors are unwill-
ing to withdraw into obscurity. even
when il Is profitable.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
"El Captain" at Chase's.

lei Captain" Sousas famous opera,
Will be presented by the comic opera
company at Chase's Theater next week.
1t has not been heard here in long
time. and the revival with the cast af-
forded by the Chase company should
be very attractive TO local theatergoers.
Hallen Mostyn will do Don Medigna
William Schuster, Don Cazaro: Stanley
Felch Tozzo; Joseph Smith, Verada !;
Harry Stone, Soaramba; Albert Wilder,
Montabla; William Bradley, Nevada
Miss Norma Kopp. Estrella; Miss Edith
Hutchins, Isabella, while the Princess
will be played by Miss Alice Hosmer.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
A Chase Comic Opera Rehearsal.

The large crowds that attended the per-
formances at Chase's last week evidently
enjoyed "Erminie" very much, and with
out thought of the hardships and in
conveniences which the company is
forced to undergo in order to give such
smooth performances. The whole thing
looks so easy and so fascinating to an
audience and appears to be nothing more
than a particularly happy choice of pas
line
To an observer uninitiated in the ways
of stagedom and unaccustomed TO the
methods by which a theatrical perform
ance is whipped into shape. few min
yates at a rehearsal would suffice to open
his eyes and probably imbue him with
greater degree of appreciation for the
work Of the players.
In the winter time, when all outdoors Is
seeking the zero point, 1t does not matter
when the actor is obliged to spend much
time in the theater at rehearsals. but
when n rot wave strikes town, one such
as blew over Washington last Tuesday,
and the members OF a company are
forced to be cooDcd UP in a theater the
better part of day. working hard for the
entertainment of the public, then the la
borious part OF the theatrical business is
felt in all its stern and unglittering
reality.
The company now at Chase's is prob
ably more fortunate than most Of its
kind that work during the summer. They
have big. cool house and plenty OF
space for the breezes to frolic through
There is hardly any set of people in the
world whose natures adapt themselves SO
happily to work than the members of the
theatrical profession. This proved no.
ticeabie fact the other day when re-
hearsal OF Wang" was in progress and
the temperature so great that the old
story of frying an egg on the asphalt
seemed to fit the occasion very nicely.
Everybody was warm, everybody was
busy at one thing or another. and every
body was peacefully contentod with the
condition of affairs. The theater was like
another place from that to which the
public is accustomed. Lights were miss
ing except for a few on the stage, and
one was forced to grope ones way around
in real spooky fashion.
The curtain was up and the stage di
vested of every piece of scenery, the only
reminders of the entertainment which
was amusing the public in the evening
being the side cards with their big, black
letters and the suit OF armor used in the
last act OF "Erminie," which stood over
in corner like specter from another
world.
Around the stage the members of the
chorus distributed themselves in hap
hazard fashion, while the principals
strolled back and forth, score books In
their hands. over in one corner stood
a piano, where the musical director sat
and systematically strummed the famil-
lar airs OF the opera which first became
popular through the efforts OF DeWclf
Hopper's organization.
While the stage director. sans coat,
looked cocI and calm and endeavored
to convince the chorus giIls that the LETT
upper entrance was the one through
which they must exit and that anybody
who persisted in going off right would
stand fair show Of viewing the per-
The Washington times., 1902-06-08

capital actor, as the star of the old
lation." This play of E. E. Kidder has
been on the road for a number of years.
but there is no evidence yet that the
theatergoers of the territory it visits
are becoming weary OF its homnly humor
and splendid character studies.
Another of Mr.. Bergers ventures will
he The Sign Of the Cross" which will
be sent out to the best Of the popular
priced houses and the larger md more
important one-night stands. where it
has never yet been seen. notwithstaud-
ing the fact that the play has been
given in this country during the past
five years with unvarying success.
Mr.. Berger will also have large bit
of the Truth Tellers," the original play
that was presented at the Lafayette
Square Theater during the past season
under the title of THE Little Pilgrims =
M. Berger has disposed of part of his
rights in the Martha Morton play TO
David Belasco, and Mr.. Bclasco ard Miss
wv '"H VIII eul ms lu' .Ftll.ltT. SEE
what they can do in the way of shaping
the piece into a popular success.
There has been some talk of legal
contests growing out of the .act that
Walter Clarke Bellows persists in his
determination TO play THE Little Pill
grims" on Broadway, even if he has no
right to the stage version of he novel
from which Miss Morton's piece is de-
rived.
Mr.. Berger will have an Office in David
Belasco's new theater. and there IS
every indication that he will be quite
an important factor in the amusement.
world during the next season.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
Edna May to Return Home.

Edna May will return to the American
stage next fall in the comic opera that
Paul NJ Potter and Leslie Stuart are
writing for Days. Mabel Love. a
dancer and singer in London comic
opera, has taken in Sweet and Twenty"
the part that Ellaline Terriss played
there and Annie O'NeilI here. Connie
Ediss now has the part in THE Silver
Toreador" that was written for her. but
that she could not play because she was
in The Silver Slipper"
1t is possible that Miss Ediss will
come to this country next year in that
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
Amelia Bindham's Varied Interests.

Amelia Bingham will next season man
age five companies, in addition to play
ing herself.
Two companies will produce THE
Climbers" two "A Modern Magdalen. -
and Lady Margaret" will tour with a
strong cast Each production will be
arranged and cast by Miss Bingham her
self, who intends to make each as COM
plete in every particular as is possible.
Neither money nor effort is being
spared. and Miss Bingham is engaging
the services of the best artists in the
theatrical world, giving employment to
no less than 100 actors and actresses.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
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Z 7 ITH week of the greatest
NM success ever accomplished by
a comic opera company in
the summer time in Wash
ington to their credit. the organization OF
singers at Cnase's Theater presses for
ward to another week of success in tune
ful. merry Wang, and viii bid for as
great popularity as IVES their portion
last wee,.
In This opera De Wolf Hopper and
Della Fov achieved their greatest tri-
umphs. aEd its catchy music and its
gocG comedy are responsible for its en-
during quality. The title role will De
sung this week b. 4 new acquisition. Mr..
Halien Mustyn, . singer and actor OF
good rcpute.
For the character Of MatayG Niss
Norma Kc.D has been secured. as she
played il TWO seasons. succeeding Nir-
ginia Earle. She won for herself de-
gree Of favor not Jar short of Della
FoXs measure. Miss Edith Hutchirs.
another addition. Will sing the role Of
Mario. Miss Alice Hosmcr will do the
Widow Frimorssc. Miss Deiic Stacey
viii be Gillette. and MIR. William Schus-
ter as Col. Robert Fracasse. MIR. J. W.
Smith as Jean Boulhre. Mr.. Stanley
Felch rs ronat. Mr.. J. Bradley as Pa
romp,n. and Nr. J. x. Adams as Chow
Sucv complete the important roles.
Matinees viii be given tomorrow. We'd
ntsaaY and Saturday. and ice cream and
ices will he served at all performances
with3ut cost. Season tickets are being
sold
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
Traqedian Brooke's Expensive Praise

G.. V. Brooke. the tragedian, relates
that when ne was playing Virginius one
night, during the forum sccne. among
the llctors lined up on either side of the
stage was n tall. lank fellow who was
so thin that actually the weight of the
| battle AK he bore upon his shoulders
made him appear bowlegged. He had
eaten nothing all day, and wGs weak and
dizzy.
Just as Virginius plunged the dagger
into the heart of his beloved daughter
the lean and hungry lictor toppled over
and fell to the floor with sharp thud.
The curtain Immediately was rung
down. amid great excitement.
Mr. Brooke stalked majesfically to his
dressing room and summoned the cap
tain OF the "supers" to his presence.
Captain, 90 you know which one Of
your men so disgracefully disturbed the
most impressive scene in the play?" de-
manded Mr.. Brooke, in tones that made
the super" boss tremble.
Yes, sir, do. He is John -"
well, never mind his cognomen." In
terrupted the angry tragedian. Send
him to me at once
IN a few minutes the lanky- looking
lictor. fully recovered from his swoon.
and braced up by a stimulant which the
ancient Romans wot not of, stood before
the virile Virginius. who said:
'Sirrah, what made you swoon a few
moments ago? Was 1t from the effects
OF strong drink
Shaking like a leaf, and fearful of
losing his remuneration of 25 cents a
performance, the lictor suddenly was
smitten with brilliant Thought.
IF you please. Mr.. Brooke, it was
your splendid acting that overcame me.
l hope you won't be angry with me when
l tell you that you played the part of
Virginus in such a natural lGanner l
thought it was real. Then, as [ fancied
l saw blood flow when you stabbed your
daughter, sir. I tainted"
Young man." said Brooke. mis- mas
sive chest heaving with Dardonable
pride. II have had many compliments
for my acting, but that is the best and
most genuine tribute I ever received.
Here, take this and enjoy yourself"
Then Brooke handed the smiling
super $40 bill and bowed him out
of his d-essing-room with the air of
diplomat who crooks the pregnant
hinges of the knee, that thrift may fol-
low fawring.'
The following night Brooke played the
part of the unhappy Roman father with
greater force than ever. Just as his
dagger descended upon the fair bosom
of his lovely daughter he was startled
by terrific crash that made the stage
tremble and caused the footlights to
flare around.
Turning quickly. he was Mortified to
behold the forms of twenty-five lictors
upon the floor,
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
Manager BcFdeF's Many Plans.

Fred G. Berger, now that he is re-
licved Of the management of the La
fayette Square Theater on account Of
the transfer Of the lease to the Stair
people, will next season give his per-
sonal attention TO his various theatrical
attractions that tour the country.
Mr.. Berger will present Horace Lewis,
The Washington times., 1902-06-08

successor to "Florodora, as Leslie Stu
art. the composer. desires her to. She
was here few years ago in THE Sho.
Girl"
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
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learn OF Europeans. either in the con-
struct,on of scenery, IN the arrangement
of stages or the invention of stage sp-
pliances.
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pleted. Arthur Byron will be her CHIEF
support.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08

Thomas E. Shea has new play which
ne will produce next season. 1t is cali
ed THE Hunchback's Daughter" and is
from the pen of Eugene Thomas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
NEW YORK SUFFERS
FROM DISEASE
Of EYES

NEW YORK, Nov. AT a conference
just held at the call of Commissioner
Lederle, of the department of health it
was declared by some of the speakers
that this city is threatened with the
scourge Of trachoma, which has made
Egypt, the Barbary states and certain
parts of eastern Europe nations of sore
eyes"
Trachoma is communicated in the
schools or the home 1t was pointed out
in the conference that the ends of lead
pencils, when uninterrupted, are especial
ly liable to communicate the disease when
used by pupils who sit at desks side by
side, or in the old style of benches made
for two or three.
President. Birmingham, of the board of
education, demanded the speediest and the
most thorough means of treatment known
to medical science, which, while relieving
the distress of one. should not endanger
the health of another, and while conserv-
ing the health of all, should not interfere
with the education of the original suf-
ferer.
To this problem neither he nor Commits
sioner Lederle obtained any satisfaction
from the experts assembled, and another
meeting is probable.
Since the beginning of the school year
about 1900 pupils have been excluded by
health department inspectors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
COL. BENNETT DEAD
Of APOPLECTIC
STROKE
RETIRED OFFICER DIES AT FORT
MCPHERSON, HOME OF HIS
SON, ALSO AN ARMY
OFFICER.

Lieutenant Colonel Clarence r. Bennett,
U. S. A.. retired, died of apoplexy Tuesday
at o'clock, at the residence of his son.
Captain w. c. Bennett at the Fort Nc
Pherson barracks His wife was present
when death came The deceased had been
in i'll health for several months past and
for the last six of seven weeks had been
with his son at the post. He was "a
years of age.
Colonel Bennett is survived by his Wife
and four children. The children are: Cap
tain w. c. Bennett; Sixteenth infantry,
u. S. A; Mrs. Muir, wife Of Captain
Charles H. Muir, Second infantry, U. s.
A; Mrs. Grimes. wife of Lieutenant
George NJ. Grimes, Twentieth infantry,
u s. A, and son who is physician
Colonel Bennett was born in the state
of New York in 1888. He was appointed
a cadet to West Point in 1851, graduating
from that institution in 1850 He was CIV
en- a commission as second lieutenant IN
the Third infantry and later served In
the same capacity in the Tenth Infantry.
In 1860 he resigned from the army, but
a year of two later was again commission
ed. as an officer of the Sixth cavalry, in
which he served until the regiment mus
tered out in 1866. Since that time he
served successfully as first lieutenant
and captain in the Seventeenth infantry
and major in the Nineteenth infantry. In
1897 he was made a lieutenant colonel in
the Eleventh infantry, and some months
later was retired from the service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
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nat cures Patlents Qulckly.
my experience with food has been con-
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AT last, / went to the hospital and
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physicians giving me the permission, and
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years.
THE other patients noticed that
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I sleep well; bowels are regular and
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
BOY EVAN GELIST
CREATES MUCH
WONDER
TEN-YEAR-oLD METzE JOINER
ExcITEs MUCH CURIOSITY
BY HIS KNOWLEDGE
OF THE BIBLE.

Remarkable services were those con-
Quoted at the Ponders Avenue Baptist
church Sunday morning and at night,
inasmuch as the preacher was none other
that a 10-year old boy. who. despite his
age, held his hearers by his simple force
fulness and presented the old, old story
so that IL seemed more new than ever.
The boy is Metze Joyner, an evangelist,
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His voice is that OF a child but his in
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vice and put question after question to the
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The boy Is an evangelist, preaching the
simple gospel, rather than an apologist for
dogmas Of faith. His audiences were
deeply impressed, and not a few profess
ed great spiritual help from the childish
discourses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
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