Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-There ii
no occasion to retract any of the highly
complimentary things that were said year
ago about 1.-THE Little Duchess as climax
Of Theatre gorgeousness. The costumes are
still revelations of millinery art, and the
young women who wear them are physical
ly worthy Of so much establishment. There
have been some changes in the cast, but
there is still corps of comedians of diverse
talents and sufficiently numerous to enable
the management to guarantee that If one
does not succeed in amusing another will.
Manager Florence Ziegfeld has not allow
ed the touch Of time to become apparent
either on the piece or the costumes and
scenery. He has had the lyrics and music
repaired and replaced quite as faithfully as
the stage properties, and the result Is that
1.-The latest songs of the day. are merrtly
In evidence.
Despite the magnificence with which she
Is surrounded, Miss Held never fails to have
the entire attention Of the audience while
she Is on the stage. She has the same
dainty tricks of personality which defy
analysis. There are moments, too, when she
does some genuine acting, but In the main
she contents herself with being the mag
netic center of the luminous and gorgeous
whirl OF gayety. 1t is evident that expenses
have not been curtailed in the same ratio
that the costumes have in some scenes been
abbreviated.
II WOulu Ue toO HuCL u expect thC pooPAS
who had seen the piece otherwise cast to
feel the same kind or degree Of apprecia-
ton In cases where changes have been
made.
Several clever specialties are introduced,
conspicuous among them being some dane
ing by "Saharet." Saharet Is an agile and
apparently very self-approving young wo-
man who can kick either ear with either
foot and smile at the same time. George
Marion and Annie St. Tel gave their little
sidewalk musical sketch. The Dago and
the Monk" and Knox Wilson's comedy sax
aphone turn was one of the hits of the
evening.
The Crown Prince Of Siam. accompanied
by number Of his countrymen, was pres
ent at the performance.
COLUMBIA THEATER.-The people of
Washington are ever hospitable. and few
of those assembled at the Columbia last
night went so far as to hint that Reuben
might just as well have stayed at home:
During these excursion days the capital
city folk must look for strange visitors,
and Reuben may be expected to fill
void In manner pleasing to many Some
Of his companions are quite clever. 1t Is
ben Comes to Town will create when 1t
strikes the circuit of one-night stands.
where the people look upon New York as
the apex of real deviliish gaiety. They
merrily down Broadway in sudden skirts
and silk stockings. Reuben and his show
will delight these people beyond all meas
ure.
Reuben was brought to town last
night by old friend of the Washington
theatergoers, William Morris, of stock COM
pany popularity. With John T. Hall, who
arranged the music Of the comedy, Mr..
Morris is taking the show on the road. The
attractive three-sheet posters and the al
ready familiar title which accompany 1t will
certainly attract attention. Reuben" has
some clever bits and ought to have more.
nm N tS hxr
who still retains most of the sweet quail
ties of voice always associated with her.
She works very hard, and. taking into con-
slderation all she had done before, it seemed
downright cruel for the stage manager and
booksmith to require that she should head
prolonged foot race in the last act The
girl with the corkscrew name Mayme
&c arue, added much life to the entertain
ment. She is an excellent dancer and quite
an enthusiastic soubrette. Budd Ross who
darces with her. is also clever on his feet
and has some new ideas. John keefe plays
Reuben in natural fashion.
LAFAYETTE OPERA HoUsE-An en-
thusiastic greeting was rendered number
OF old favorites with Washington theater-
goers who appeared in the comedy Lost,
Strayed or Stolen at the Lafayette last
night Among the number were Otis Har-
Ian. Little Chip, ]. w. Dunno Mary Marble,
and others, and their hearty reception af-
ter an absence of several months must
s.
could be no doubt as to the enjoyment Of
the auditors, as they were laughing and
applauding continually. The piece has not
been seen In Washington for several years,
and the funny situati were thoroughly
appreciated In addition to the work of the
principals the singing and dancing of the
chorus met with marked approval.
Little Chip prime favorite, was funnier
than ever, and contributed a great share of
the merriment last night. The little come
dian sang, danced and talked and scored at
every point Otis Harlan, as the father OF
the lost baby, had no difficulty in sustaining
his reputation as mirth producer. His APP
pearance on the stage was at all times the
signal for fun. Mary Marble dainty as
ever, knows just how to say things to make
those in the audience her friends. She was
warmly applauded. j. W. Dunno appeared
as jealous Cuban and gave a splendid
portrayal of the character. Jane Lenox as
the prima donna, was on the stage but a
snort time, but made favorable impress
sion Agnes Scott former Washington
girl gave a creditable performance and
John W. Early and Pearl Tormie sang sew
eral songs with good effect. Among others
in the cast who deserve mention are Tony
Hart, David Andrada, Andrew Bode Frank
Johnson. Eva Burnham, Lindsay Hall and
Dan Marble.
ACADBMY.-"Two Little Waits" drew
an immense audience to the Academy last
night, which showed It's appreciation of
the performance by rapt attention and fire.
quent plaudits. Although there is the usual
villain in the cast there is an absence of
tiresome gunplay and schemng of an i'm
possible character on his part to do harm
to the innocent. The production is well
staged and has several interesting climaxes
and numerous comedy situations, the latter
provoking much laughter The story con-
Germs two little children whose father be-
comes separated from their mother as a
result of the scheming of the fathers busi-
ness partner, who is in love with the
mother, and in order to win her affection
endeavors to ruin the father. The waits
Stanley and Lolita Lamb, are child artists
deserving Of notice, and their songs and
dances made them strong favorites with
the juvenile element
CHASE'S THEATER.-A spread of good
things, both regards quantity and quail
ity sufficient to satisfy the ordinary appe-
tite for vaudeville, with dessert thrown in,
is supplied this week at Chase's. The Of
fering as a whole Is designated "Hydes
Comedians" but the bill is by no means
confined to comedy. The entertainers in
clude Tom Hearn, a juggler Of a destruc-
tive turn of mind. Should he fail to break
anything in the way of crockery in the
ordinary way he brings a hammer into
play the offending article. He is de-
scribed English JESTER" and his
sense of humor is obviously British. The
Nicholas sisters. who made a decided hit