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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
A Celery Camelia.
he New York Times.

From the New York Times.
While speaking of the serio-conlic side Of
stage life recently Miss Clara Morris told
the following story as an experience of her
OWE:
Somewhere in the wide world" she said
"there is an actor-and a good one-who
never eats celery without thinking of me-
It was years ago, when 1 was playing Ca
mile. In the first scene, you will remem-
ber the unfortunate Almond takes a rose
from Camille as a token of love.
I'VE had almost reached that point, when
as l glanced down. l saw that the flower
was missing from its accustomed place on
my breast
What could I do? On the flower hung
the strength of the scene. However, l con-
tinued my lines in distracted fashion,
and began still hunt for that rose or a
substitute. My gaze wandered around the
stage On the dinner table was some
celery, Moving slowly toward it. grasped
the celery and twisted the tops into a rose
form. Then began the fateful lines:
Take this flower; the life of a camelia
is short-if held and caressed, 1t will fade
in a morning or an evening"
Hardly able to control himself. he spoke
his lines, which ran: 1T is cold, scentless
flower. It is a strange flower
II agreed with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
flINGATTRACTIoNS
ChaSe'S Theater.

The selection of Wang as the opera
for next week is undoubtedly popular one
and calculated to increase, if anything
the notable degree of success so far at
tanned. II lives in public memory as one
OF the merriest of light operas, and It is
not forgotten that in 1t De Wolf Hopper
and Della Fox captivated the public. The
production will introduce several new prin-
cipals to Washington. notably HaIlam Mos
tyn. Norma Kopp and Edith Hutchins. who
will make their initial appearance. Mr.
Mostyn viii sing the title role Norma
KOpp has been secured for Mataya the
role created originally by Della Fox. Miss
Kopp played the part for two seasons, with
Albert Hart as Wang, her predecessor be-
ing Virginia Earle. Edith Hutchins is a
prirna donna soprano. who. since her de-
but in opera. has been identified with such
comic opera successes as Francis Wilson s
Monks of Malabar," King Dodo'' and
The Burgomaster." Miss Alice Hosmer
will re-enact her original humorous crea-
ton, the Widow Frimousse. Della Stacey
will have the role of Gillette; Stanley
Fetch, the comedian. will play Pepat Col
Robert Fricasse will be sung by VIM
Schuster. j. w. Smith will sing Jean
Bouchre and Mr.. ]. Bradley will be Panom-
pin. j. X. Adams. as Chow Suey. will be
more satisfactorily cast than in "Erminie."
The matinees will continue on Monday
"Wednesday and Saturday. and at al per-
fOrmances ice cream and ices will be
served free usual Season tickets NAV
be secured at the box office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
M u SICAL M EN- IT 0 N

AS the time for the summer vacation of
the church choirs draws near some of the
programs of music on Sundays are unusual
ly fine. At the Immaculate Conception
Church last Sunday morning selections
from Goulod's Messe Solonade ST. Cecilia,
and Hummers grand offertory ''Alma
Virgo" We're sung with full orchestral ac-
compartment, together with kolbus AS
perges Me-" Danks 80, Salutaris' for alto
solo, and the plain chant, "Pange Lfngua,
''Tantum Ergo" and "Laudate Dominum -
Besides which the orchestra played Men
delssohn's Priests March from 'Atha-
lie,' and at the close of the service Robert
c. Stearn's professional" the latter I'M
der the conductorship of the composer Miss
Mary f. Mullaly assisted the regular or
ton of the service. The soloists were Miss
Mabel Latmer. soprano; Miss Nellie
O'Hare, alto; Mr.. John A Finnegan, tenor,
and Mr.. Ed He'll, bass Mr.. Harry Wheaton
Howard, organist.
Last Sunday at the West Street Presby-
terrain Church Mr.. C. f. Beatty, the or
ganiSt and director, presented some excel
lent music, including soprano solo. Vaude
Waters "Penitent,' by Miss Catharine A.
Bates and duo for soprano and contralto,
"Glovers Rock of Ages" sung by Miss
Bates and Miss Irma G. Callahan.
Last Sunday morning Miss Virginia Pow
ell Goodwin assumed the leadership Of the
choir of the Church of the Epiphany. The
present sotoiSts have all been retained with
the exception of the contralto, who, having
resigned, her place is yet to be supplied
The choir has been enlarged to forty voices,
selected from quite a number of volunteers
who presented themselves for positions.
Mr.. Harry w. Stratton, who ably filled
the position at the Church of the Ascension,
has been engaged as OrganiSt.
Miss Goodwin's success as leader both
at st. Andrews Church and at the Church
of the Ascension is we'll known to the mu-
steal people of the city, and it Is the inten-
tion OF the music committee Of Epiphany
to give her full control. having the greatest
confidence in her ability to furnish music
Of high order.
The musical program arranged for the
commencement Of F1ynn's Commercial Col
lege is quite elaborate, including Haley's
Orchestra, a mandolin and guitar orches-
ira, Joe Cullen. banjoist: w. T. Holt, GUT
tarist; Miss May King. violinist; the
Leavitt Ladies' quartet, the Arion Singing
Society. Miss Mabel c. Latimer soprano'
and Robert ]. Green. baritone.
The pupils of Professor William ]. Oates
will give their annual concert at Confeder-
northwest, Monday evening, June 8. The
program will be begun promptly at O'Clock
on account of it's length The selections
that have been made by Professor Oates
for his pupils presage thoroughly enjoya-
Bile event: Those who will assist Professor
Oates and his pupils will be Mrs. g. W. Mel
lott. soprano. who will sing Becker, $
Spring Tide with cello obilgato: Dr..
VIM M. Kemball. tenor. who Will sing De
Kovens Farewell to the Kings Highway !"
and Miss Edith C. Maddox. who viii recjtas
Miss Jennie Pressnall and Mr. Charles A.
Pearson VIII be the accompanies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Pardonable Lapse of Memory.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The appended wittic!sm is credited to "an
actor" 1t may have occurred to a brick
layer, but it is worth repeating for all that:
Not long ago an actor dropped into a bar
Der shop to get shave and. much to the
disgust of the tonsorial artist seemed dis
inclined to talk. The barber is a believer
In the theory of his tribe that conversation
makes the process Of shaving easier for the
shavee-that the time seems to pass more
quickly If the customer can be interested In
TINS or that topic for the few necessary
minutes. He tried the actor on the weather
the beer trust, the asphalt scandal and the
just to keep things going, he asked
You have never been shaved In here be-
fore. have you, sr?r De-
On. yes. replied the actor. 81 was in
here once when we played across the street
about eighteen months ago-in the begin
ming OF last season It was"
strange that don't remember your
fa Sven com Ton ses th osba Der
my face has healed UP since then"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
LOST HIS wA1sTCoAT.
But He Managed to Locate It Before
the Police Did.

the Police Did.
From the Cincinnati CONNER ciai Tribune.
This happened at Los Angeles to J. X.
Crawford. an Englishman In Nat Good
wins company:
The Englishman had just discovered the
loss Of his watch. He had an amazing
suit Of tweeds and an accent that needed
shave. He didn't want to make a fuss,
he said, but he really hated to lose his
watch, don't y know. He came as near
being excited as an Englishman ever gets.
He said he had come in on the morning
overland, and, being an Englishman. the
first thing he did was to take a bath at the
hotel.
when I came out from the bawth, y
know. and dressed in my room. 1 found
me waistcoat was not on. Beastly bore
not to have ones waistcoat on y know.
went back to the bawth and everything
was just as / left it. y know; but the
waistcoat was not there. Pom me honor,
most mysterious, y know"
This was stunt for Sherlock Holmes.
Here was an Engishman who had gone
into the bathroom with his waistcoat. 1t
was to be reasonably supposed that he
was alone when he took the bath. He had
come out gone to his room; dressed and
then discovered the loss Of his waistcoat.
He had gone back to the bath room. found
everything just as he had left it, but no
waistcoat
partment were at once put on the case.
The bathroom was scientifically searched.
No waistcoat.
Innocent chambermaids were put to the
horrors Of the inquisition. No waistcoat.
The police entered the room of unsus-
pecting boarders in the vicinity of the Eng
lishman's room by means of pass keys. No
waistcoat.
When the department was the verge
of despair, some one had happy thought.
Maybe the Englishman had left the vest on
the train. Detectives raced like mad for
the railroad yards. Porters were put on
the rack and scared nearly into fits. No
waistcoat. No trace of the waistcoat
The police sat down, baffied, discouraged
and hopeless. While they were sitting
about In Respondent groups, debating meth
DDS to save disgrace, the telephone bell
rang. 1t was the voice of the Engltshman
at the other end of the line.
"Er, beastly bore he said, suffering and
stammering. 'BeaStly embarrassing, don't
y know, but IL found me waistcoat."
'He has found the vest gasped the cap
tain of detectives. in wild excitement
where. where?' asked his men with
bated breath.
"Where?" beloved the captain into the
phone.
Under me undershirt," said the English
man. ''In a fit of Observation-Disclosures l must
have put it on first after me bawth, and
lost it, don't y know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
CONE GOOD TURN" ETC.
How a Would-Be Doctor Got Out Of a
Hole

FROM the London Quill.
In French theaters the doctor of the the
alter has a seat given him for every per-
fcrmance. He must be there each evening
Naturally after he has seen the same piece
a score of times, he longs to be elsewhere,
and prefers to give his seat to some of his
friends A well-known writer. M. B,
says that when he was young man a
friend, the doctor of a certaia theater. gave
him his seat Just as he was becoming in
terested In the first act the stage manager
rushed up-the heroine had a nervous at
tack and required medical aid.
b had nothing else to do but follow
him. In the lady'S dressing room he found
the manager with anguish depicted on every
feature and the lady wringing her hands
and shrieking.
Now doctor, quick. What's to be done?"
b grew red a lobster, and as he
could not say anything he just calculated:
HIN. Let US see; let us Sect
He took the lady's hand in wild at
tempt to feel her pulse. She shrieked more
than ever and Writhed like snake.
Have you poured any water on her
head" he asked
And no effect"
'"Then give her a sniff of eau de CO.
Iogne''
Haven't any" was the answer.
Then go and fetch some"
Off rushed the manager and the stage
manager together. and b was left with
the patient
Suddenly she opened her eyes and smiled.
Doctor" she said, you are a good fell
low, aren't you?"
Yes, ma amselle.''
You must be. doctor. Now listen. There
is nothing the matter with me. You would
have found that out soon. | want a couple
of days holiday. Can't you manage it?''
Delighted" he replied, joyfully. Now,
ma amselle, you're a good sort, too. I'm
not a doctor. l came in on the doctors
ticket, so you must not give him away"
BY this time the manager and stage
manager came back, each with bottle of
eau de cologne. He told them that it was
unnecessary now; the lady was quite COM
posed. and could appear without any
danger. But she must have a few days
rest They made wry faces, but granted the
holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Coliseum.

The Coliseum, at 14th and East Capitol
streets northeast, beginning Monday next.
will be open to the public twice day with
an exhibition made up of sensational out
door acts of skill and daring, together with
fine acrobatic, gymnastic and trapeZe per-
formanceS In addition to these there will
be animal acts and other novelties COM
monty found in circuses. After the per-
formances in the arena of the Coliseum
there will be dancing on the grand pavilion
every evening until midnight. The best of
order will be maintained and no objection
able persons will be admitted. In the first
bill, beginning Monday matinee, are the
famous flying Bicketts, who until recently
have been sensational card with Fore
paugh-Sells circus, and whose aerial act
combines skill. grace and audacity The
Walburtons will offer their Roman ladder
sensation Frank Cotton's troop of South
African comedy donkeyS, Tom and Jerry
will make fun for the Juveniles. The mar
yelous Merrills have been secured for their
wonderful trick cycle riding. Scott and
Wilson will give their acrobatic comedy
speciality Every Wednesday afternoon
there will be motor cycle race The price
of admission Is % cents, and at the matt
nees children will be admitted for half
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Oldest Living Actor.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
James Doel. the oldest actor in the
world has just celebrated his ninety-eighth
birthday. He was known as a distinguished
actor fifty years ago.
Mr.. Doel made his debut on the stage at
the early age of sixteen in a little Devon
shire theater. John Brunton the brother of
the famous Countess of Craven gave him
his first profitable engagement. He quickly
became popular and scored many successes,
although he confined his professional ef-
forts mainly to the west OF England
There was scarcely any scenery used in
those days. Acting was what people
wanted. not props, he says, and the com
pany Travelled by road. As he prospered
he became manager and lessee of the thea
ter at Plymouth. and afterward also leased
the house at Davenport.
Once he engaged the famous Nine. Yes
iris and Charles Mathews and booked"
$4,000 in nine nights. His first success in
London was made at the Standard Theater
in 1851.
It was only q year ago that this veteran
of the stage took to wearing an oyercoat.
and even now he walks without stick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
An Accidental Innunendo.
from the Kansas City Star,

From the Kansas City Star.
Not so very long ago Viola Allen
was touring throaghR the southwest and
visited a town where's two other dramatic
attractions were booked for the same week
A group of countrYmena stood before a blank
wall whereon was posted the theatrical
paper Of the various attractions, and read
to his brothers from the backwoods the
titles OF the plays, as follows:
The Sorrows OF SATAN Naughty An
thony" and Viola Allen, In the Palace of
the King" =
"Where'll you 60 fellers?" he asked of
his companions In blue jeans. There was
toration on the part Of the group. Then
one OF the number carelessly stroked an
untamed beard and Relatively remarked:
Wal. think Til go around to the palace
Of the King and see Naughty yioiy Allen /"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Chevy Chase Lake.

Dancing to the music of the United States
Marine Band is not the least Of the attrac-
tons at beautiful Chevy Chase Lake. Every
evening from $50 to S:45 large section of
the picked performers of this famous band
plays in the handsome band stand. render
ing program that is arranged anew every
day. From $40 to IL the band occupies the
enlarged stand on the pavilion. furnishing
the music for the many dancers, who throng
the floor every night. There are seating ac-
commcdaticns for 800 CT the grounds The
grounds are brilliantly Illuminated at night
by large numbers of colored lights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

the world behind the scenes, and relates
some of the experiences of her long career.
Many cities of the east and middle west
have heard Miss Morris during the past
year, but this is the first time Washington
has had the opportunity of seeing her in
any other role than that of actress. On the
occasion of her first lecture in New York
she was introduced by Mark Twain-who
in the course of his remarks said charac-
teristically: Il know that no compliments
needed in the case of Miss Morris, yet
/ should like to pay her few, and to make
them real strong and good if / only had
time to think them out But hasty COM
piiments are dangerous know-if there
is any blood on my hand, the only reason
of 1t is to be found in compliments paid
to me too suddenly. So I'll take no risk on
this occa sion.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

"But why" she asked after. they had
hummed along a block or two 'sdo Won
take this course? 1t doesn't seem to be q
bit interesting"
There are several hospitals located out
this way, he answered, letting out an
other notch. II always like to make II
as easy as possible for the victims"-Chi-
cago Record-Heraid
Eddie-"Say, have YOU seen that new kid
that Doc Jones brought the Jenkinsesf les
turrible small' Jest Hike a midget"
Arthur-"Well what do they expect when
they hire q homeopathic doctorr'-Chicago
News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Clara Morris Lecture.

Much interest Is manifested In Clara Nor
ris, who lectures at the Columbia Theater
on Monday night. not only because of her
personality. but because Of the character of
the subject on which she talks. The title
OF the lecture Is stage Talk. and in it
Miss Morris gives the public a glimpse of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
Another Anecdote of Patti.

From the London Sketch
Last winter Nine. Patti was staying for
few DAYS in an isolated village at the ex-
treme end of Yorkshire. To kill the mo-
notony of the place the prima donna went
one night to a concert given in aid OF a
certain village Institution. Not half of the
performers turned up.
Approaching the difficulty. Nine Patti
incognita, of course-ofrered to oblige the
audience with a song or two.
Then she sang. in her own glorious way,
three OF her sweetest ballads
/. At the close the chairman approached
and. IN solemn tones, thanked her
''Weil. miss, he said, you've done nm
common well. And although AIRY 'Ock.
the juggler. who thinks nowt of takin' old
Of 'ot pokers and a-swallorin' needles
couldn't turn up. yet you've pleased us
very considerable, miss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

According to DR.. F1ugge. air will 20
through the walls Of closed room at a
rate depending on difference of tempera-
ture between the inside and the outside.
Italian detectives. specially toiled on for
the duty are to keep strict watch on all
the Italian anarchists in London during the
coronation festivities
facture In Canada has trebIed In five years
1t Is estimated that it will this year amount
to 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
/. Spoiled the Scene.

From the Detroit Free Press. >
1t is, very easy to spoil the best scenes.
A welI-known actress tells Of a pathetic
situation where a female character Is lying
in despair on the floor. The CONSIDER in the
case says: "Get up. Anne. get up." Amid
a death-itke silence gallery boy chirped
twice In the manner used to stimulate q
horses speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

New plans for the proposed Marlborough
Theater to be erected in the Holloway road
have been submitted to the London county
council. The theater will accommodate 1850
persons
An unexploded shell marked 'Krupp Au-
gust 30. 1883, was found recently In dust
bin at Paris. 1885,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

"Ie has had an interesting career, hasn't
hep
well. rather. He has been through two
fortunes. three wives and sanitarium."-
Life. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

The performance given for the benefit of
Sherrie Matthews in New York last Sun
day night Melted nearly $500, the house
being packed to the doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Kirkland Calhoun, well known as an op-
cratic manager and stage manager, died of
heart disease at Pleasure Bay, last Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Harry Dam. the playwright. is engaged in
writing a play in the suburbs of Boston.
where he is staying for the summer with
his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
ASIDE

Hattie Williams will remain the Rogers
Brothers leading lady for next season.
Eugene Cowles, it is announced, is to de-
vote his entire next season TO the concert
stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Clyde Fitch is scheduled to turn out four
plays almost simultaneously, one for Nat
Goodwin and the other three for Annie
Russell Mary Mannering and Edna May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Marie Celeste. the original "San Toy"
was married last Monday in Boston to
Hotel. in that city. Miss Celeste will re-
tire from the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

"On the Quiet" will go on the road next
season. Thomas Ross, who has been prom
inent in Robert Blossoms Soldiers of For
tune, will play Willie Golfers old part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07
THE WEEMs STEAMBOAT 90
FOR MOUNT VERNON.

ALEXANDRIA AND ARLINGTON.
ELECTRIC TRAINS, STATION 1871 q PA AVE.
For MI. Vernon, very hour. week days, from 10
an. to pm.
For Alexandria and Arlington every half hour
Round trip to Mt Vernon, Doc. Round trip 10
Alexandria, 23c Round trip TO Arlington zoe.
Round trip TO Mt Vernon. including Arlington and
VASE, ALEXANDRIA & MT VERNON RY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Manager Frank Hennessey has closed
deal with Klaw & Erlanger whereby he
gets control of THE Liberty Bellies for
next season. A majority of last season 8
cast will be engaged if possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

The especial attraction at the Coliseum,
14th and East Capitol streets, week after
next will be A. NJ. Schreyer, called the
daredevil cyclist,' who will give his thrill
Ing chute ride and tank dive. Mr.. Schreyer
is the nervy cyciist who rode the power
house smokestack here some years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Sousa's spectacular opera, eel Captain"
with its famous march music. will be given
an elaborate revival week after next by the
opera company at Chase's Theater.
William Gillette closed his season in Eng
land at Liverpool last Saturday night. 1t
Is estimated that Mr.. Gillette and Charles
Frohman divided 100000 on the English
run of Sherlock Holmes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Howard & Emerson the wel1-known vari-
ETY. team have bought the rights to 'Hoity
Toity'' from Weber & Fields, covering terri
tory east of the Missouri river Miss En-
erson will play Lillian Russelrs part In the
burlesoue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Reports from Chicago, where Julia Mar
lowe closed her season, say that the pop
ular actress cleared over 100000 with
When Knignthood Was in Flower" during
the past season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

The Rogers Brothers will appear in
new vaudeville farce by John J. McNally
to be called The Rogers Brothers Ind Har.
ward This organization will open it's sea-
son at the knickerbocker Theater Septem-
Der l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Clara Bloodgood. who was a member OF
Elsie De Wolfe's THE Way of the World
Company last season. was married quietly
in New York last week to stock broker
by the name of William Laimbeer This is
Mrs. Bloodgood's third venture into matri-
mOny.