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CONGRATULATIONS.
Columbia Theater.

Lulu CHASER in the title role of STANCE
and Edwardes delightful opera, Dolly
Warden" will be the attraction at the Co.
1umbia Theater for a week beginning Mon
day evening. This will be the second APP
pearance in ehis city of Dainty Dolly" a
parsonage who has appropriated the name
of enc of Dickens sweetest characters and
has given an individuality to that name
that is quite as charming as the altogether
different Dolly of the great novelist. It
was more than a year ago, and at the be-
ginning of her starring tour, that this
charming coincidence introduced to Wash
tngton theatergoers her then almost un-
known opera, with its soft tints of scenery
and costumes, its suggestions of Vatican
and of fragile --resden china paintings; its
that time Dolly Warden" has been seen
and approved in New York, where it ran
for six months at the Herald Square Thea
ter; and in most of the large cities east Of
Chicago. Now on her way south, where
Miss CHASER will introduce Dolly to the
theatergoers Of the large cities between
here and New Orleans, this clever little
woman and her beautiful production viii
tarry here for week. Dolly Warden is
the seventh opera written by Messrs
STANCE and Edwardes. an example of sue
cessful collaboration never equaled by any
writers Of comic opera except Gilbert and
Sullivan. F. c. Whitney, one of the most
prominent light opera managers of the
present day, has had much to do with the
unusual prosperity Of the opera, as he has
done everything in his power to make it as
complete and as beautiful as 1t Is possible
to have theatrical attraction in these days
of the seeming height of perfected stage
craft.
A picked chorus Of thirty voices and an
augmented orchestra, under the direction
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stage has made, it is little wonder that
Mansfield has been able to give 1t really
suInptueGs revival, which in the archaeo-
logical sense is said to be the most adequate
production that the American stage has
ever known. His production was first seen
in Chicago and creafed a veritable furore
in the windy city. From the opening per-
formanee until the close Of the engagement
1t was next to impossible to get seat in
the theater. Since then the critics of New
Fiction awarded Mansfield the greatest
of the play. ~
OF the thoroughness of the production
there need be nothing further said than
that it comes with the seal OF Mansfield
upon 1t, and those who have kept apace OF
this artists career know that in every
important detail and essential this means a
series of stage pictures that are not to be
surpassed. Sir Alma Tadema, the cele-
brated London authority on Shakespearean
productions, and to whose knowledge Sir
Henry Irving has in the past been indebted
for the correctness and beauty Of many Of
his most famous productions, has also been
invoked in this enterprise.
In addition Mr.. Mansfield will be sur
rounded by one Of the most expensive and
carefully selected companies that he has
ever banded together, and it is believed
that all 1t Is possible to accomplish toward
making this his most symmetrical and
memorable production has been provided.
The success of the engagement is apparent
ly in the air. the demand for seats being al
ready large. The curtain will rise at 7:45
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Empire Theater.

The best show Of the present season at
the Empire Theater is promised for the
week beginning with Mondays matinee,
one Of the big features of which will be the
appearance of Avery and Hart. These two
colored performers made the hit Of a big
bin at Keiths Theater in Philadelphia the
past week.
Others in the clio will be Mildred Howard
DeGIey, the barefoot dancer; Jessie Bond,
a singer of coon songs; Sabine and Mullany,
Irish comedians and Vera King
The big Bijou Stock Company will be seen
in IA Midnight Social which will require
the services of a larger number Of persons
than ever before appeared on the Empire
stage. More than forty good looking young
women will be seen In new and picturesque
costumes, and a large force of comedians
Wilt appear. Artistically arranged dances
and marches will be given, and some Of
the most popular Of the late songs will be
sung with appropriate scenic effects.
Arrangements have been completed to in
troduce an extensive series Of living pie
lures, with elaborate electrical display.
Vera King, who has become a permanent
member OF the stock company, will have a
good part in the burlesque, as will also Flo
Jansen, Aggie Behler and Ida Dexter.
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In Portugal With Burton Holmes,

This. the tenth season Of tho Burton
Holmes lectures. promises to be the most
successful from the financial. as 1t certain
ly will be from the artistic point Of view.
Of anything as yet achieved by this popu-
lar lecturer.
Portugal. Land Of loneliness" is the
title Of the opening lecture OF the series,
and this VIII be given at the Columbia
Theater on Tuesday afternoon.
Portugal was once the foremost nation
Of the world, yet today 1t Is surprising to
note how 1t seems to have dropped out OF
the public mind. until at the present day
very few realize the wealth OF natural AND
architectural beauties. the quatntness and
picturesque value OF the inhabitants and
the many customs and scenes which make
1t worthy subject with which to inausI-
rate a series OF illustrated lectures.
Mr., Holmes went from Lisbon, Its splen-
did capital, where ne visited bull ffxhts
and Witnessed many imposing religious Der
enaonial professions orthward through
scenes Of beauty TO verdurous Cintra, Wifh
its castle crowned heights, the superb mon
asteries OF Mafra. Alcobaca and Batalha-
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the BATTLE Abbey. Of king John I, one OF
the most Celebrates and beautiful buildings
In the world-the quaint interior towns,
like Thomar, vital stronghold OF the
knights Of ChrisE an4 the old university
town Of Coimbra,. which was once capital
Of the kingdom. with its souvenirs Of Inez
de Castro, whose story Is one Of the most
field Of blood and Smountain grove of beau
ty, the scene OF WelIington's great victory
tho holy hill OF Braga and the busy port
OF Oporto. whence, passing through the
"Pafz do Vinho, %thes'1and of wine," he
bids a reluctant ia adeus' to Portugal in
the wild gorges that lead out toward Spain.
The remaining four subjects in the course
win be given on the~ Tuesday afternoon
each week for the four succeeding weeks,
in the following order: Denmark. Through
Hamlets Land in Motor Car" Sweden
Its Capital. the Country and the Canals"
Norway /. Through the Five Great
FJords;" Norway II the Land Of the
Midnight Sum-"
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What is Good SingingP

This title will be explained in a lecture
to be given by Mr.. w. ]. Henderson at the
National Rifles Hall on Thursday, March
8. Mr.. Henderson. who is one Of the most
brilliant writer's and lecturers on musical
subjects. is thoroughly capable to explain
what we should look for In singer, voice
placing, tone attack, etc. The lecture Will
prove espe cially instructive to vocal stu
dents and to people in any way interested
in singing, and from present indications
Mr. Philpitt, who is announcing same, will
receive the support Of all the prominent
local teachers
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ABIDE

Arthur Dunn and his sister Jennie are
once more doing the vaudeville theaters in
their old skit. 1.-The Messenger Boy"
Mrs. Fiske's engagement at the Manhat-
tan Theater, New York, in Mary of Mag
dala" terminates tonight. Mrs Fisl1e Will
make brief spring tour in this play.
AS soon as William Mcconnell had let go
the managerial reins over the Amelia Bing-
ham company Frank Mckee was secured,
and In future will direct its affairs.
The Shubert Brothers, the New York the
atrical managers, have secured a lease for
five years Of the Madison Square Theater.
This firm now controls four New York the
aters.
Anna Held, now touring the Pacific coast,
Is longing to make here appearance in
something serious" according to an In
teryiew granted by her to a San Francisco
paper.
H 8. Northrup. now rehearsing with
Kirke La Shelle's Checkers" company In
Boston, 1t Is reported, will shortly wed a
Mrs. Lombard Of that city, leader In the
younger society circles.
"Joysette'' is the name of Maurice Maeter-
Hnch's new prose drama. "Monna Wanna -
his sensational play of Italian love and war
has not yet been witnessed in this country,
despite Its promised American premiere
CharleS Edgar Maltby, a wealthy young
man OF Boston, and Miss Helen Tudor Dam
Finger, a chorus girl of 1.-THE Little Host
company. now playing In the city of Gull
ture, were married in Providence last Sum
day
George Edwardes and Charles Frofnaan
have secured the English and American
rights to the German musical play
Madame Sherry" which Is to be produced
In London this spring and In America next
fall.
Mrs. Felix Morris has been specially en-
gagged by Lord Rosslyn for the part of
Priscilla Pettifer in his play, .aThe Young
Miss Pettifer,'' which will have its first
presentation at Peekskill, N. Y, next
Thursday night.
Marie George is the latest American girl
to make a hit in London. She Is appearing
in the Drury Lane pantomime, Mother
Goose, which will be presented IN this
country next season. Miss George will not
come over with the company
William A Brady has purchased the
rights OF the late Frank Norris novel, 1.-THE
Pit" and will give an elaborate stare pre-
sentation OF the story next season. It tells
Of the inside workings Of the Chicago wheat
pit.
Henry E. Dixey expected to appear as a
star this spring in Clyde Fitch.s The Last
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Academy Of Music.

The new edition of ''McFadden's Row Of
Flats" which will be presented at the
Academy next week, beginning Monday
night promises to outshine and surpass in
popularity all former productions Of this
laughable entertainment The management
has taken upon itself in this newest version
Of the story to present something that will
meet all requirements of current farce
comedy Ralston and Sullivan, the clever
dancers and funmakers, are with the new
edition, and Arthur Whitelaw, who will
play the title role, Is a comedian with
Broadway reputation, who may with safety
be trusted to get out of Tim McFadden for
the benefit Of his guests all that the most
exacting of them could desire. The pro-
duction is on scale calculated to satisfy
the eye. The costumes are new, and the
scenery especially prepared for this edi-
ton. The hotel office will be found up to
date in every particular, and the scene for
the military ball will furnish hints for
those who may desire to disport terpsichore
with Mars and Venus. In this edition spe-
cial attention has been given to the choruses
and ensemble musical features, the endeavor
being to make them distinctive and SUI
perior to anything Of the kind attempted
heretofore in this comedy. As heretofore,
there will be splendid line of first-class
specialties by well-known artists.
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M USICAL MENTION

Mrs. H. H. Mills gave another Of her
studio recitals last Tuesday evening, which
was largely attended. The excellent pro-
gram was highly appreciated and the ap-
plause was liberal. At the close Mrs. Mills
was warmly congratulated on the success
Of her pupils. Those who participated were
Misses Carrie Burkhardt, Mary B. Finney.
Maidee Ever, Flora Bernheimer, Emily
Glover, Lillian HALEY, Alberta Reichen-
bach, Mrs. William Torbert, Mrs. William
T. Reed, Mrs. Robert Dalgleish AIRS. w.
w. Hanger, Mrs. Charles Eliason, Mrs. T.
w. Brahany, Mrs. D. DIN Leech, Mrs.
William Miller, Messrs. John Copenhaver
and Alfred B. Leet.
Miss Mary L. Leech of New York, who
has been most successful in her rendition of
plantation songs, is by birth a Washing
tonian and is a daughter of the late Mr..
Daniel Leech, a paymaster In the navy,
and who later held the chair of correspond
ence of the Smithsonian Institution Miss
Leech has sung for many distinguished per-
sons at home and abroad, among whom
are the King and Queen Of England. She
accompanies herself on the banjo and uses
an inimitable dialect, combined with
voice of sympathetic quality. Miss Leech
feels that the greatest honor that has been
shown her is the fact that for the second
time she has been allowed the pleasant
privilege of entertaining for the President
and Mrs Roosevelt at the White House this
winter, where the simple songs of the
south met with much appreciation from the
audience of distinguished guests. Miss
Leech will remain in Washington a few
weeks.
The s. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society
will render ''Hiawatha" at its first con-
cert In April in the large church on NJ
street near 18th northwest. The singing
and the following soloists, being among the
best colored singers in the country: Mrs
Kathyrine Skeene-Mitche1l OF Cleveland,
soprano; Mr.. Sidney Woodward of Boston
will sustain the tenor role; Mr.. Harry Bur-
leigh, the noted barytone of New York,
will sustain that role. There Is great in
terest to hear this music in Washington, as
1t has been rendered so often to enthusiastic
audiences both in England and America
in the four years since the wedding
Feast" first appeared The Royal Choral
Society has rendered 1t twice In Albert
Hall. London. tie last time on January 20,
when, according to the London papers. IL
was received with enthusiastic apprecia-
ton by the large audience present. On this
occasion the tenor role was sung by Mr..
Ben Davies, the noted English tenor. who
is to be the soloist at the last concert Of
the Washington Symphony Orchestra
The next public concert of the Washing
ton Saengerbund will take place at the Ma
tional Theater March Is. The soloists will
be Mrs. 6hannah Cummings, soprano of
New York and Mr.. Leo Schulz, the WELL
known 'cellist. There win be an orchestra
of forty musicians and chorus of seventy
attractive. and win be under the control
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"The Jockey Club. :"

Chase's, week after next, will vibrate
with the music and dancing Of the Ned
Wayburn Jockey Club ensemble of sixteen
"show girls, headed by Countess Olga Won
HatsfeIdt. Mr.. Wayburn is the ballet and
spectacle director Of THE Sleeping Beauty
and the Beast" and he has arranged, In the
ensemble bearing his name, a double octet
of beauties who are said to be fine singers
and graceful dancers, all costumed in nu-
merous changes. The remainder Of the bill
includes George Felix and Lydia Barry in
1.-THE Doings of Johnny JONES' the three
sisters Macarte, high-wire serpentine dane
ers; Louis Simon and Grace Gardner,
Charles Wayne, VIII F. Denny, John LIE
Clair, and the vitagraph motion pictures.
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Chase's Theater.

Chase's returns to the fold Of polite
vaudeville next week with a jublant pro-
gram devised in honor Of the resumption
Of the popular diversion. Fife Fay leads
the bill, the subordinate stellar novel
ties being John :. Thorne and Grace
Carleton, the four Lukens, Wilfred
Clarke and his own company, Klein,
OFT brothers and Nickerson, Agnes Mahr,
Ada Arnoldson, and the admirable vita
graph motion views Of picturesque Venice,
queen of the sea-" No one should be more
welcome in Washington than Ellie Fay. the
little hoydenish coincidence and dancing
dervish who confesses that this Is her ma
tive heath, the records whereof show that
she is hardly out of the shadow Of her
teens. Since last seen in this city Miss Fay
has crossed the Atlantic. invaded the Brit
ish Isles and bangles at her belt many Of
the hearts of the susceptible scions of So
ciety and devotees of the stage. Miss Fay's
rise from obscurity was meteoric. 1t was
in 1.-THE Girl from Up There" which was
especially designed and arranged as mu-
steal environment for Edna May. Next day
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much OF the town theatrical talk was about
Elites coquettish eyes, dimpling smiles,
twinkling feet and swishing lingerie. The
next chapter of "the ascendency Of Ellie
Fay carries her to London. where she
reigned brief but glorious time, and added
her own bizarre personality to the success
sion of stage favorites that had preceded
her along the pathway.
Accomplished in a variety Of ways tending
to promote an audiences hilarity are John
I. Thorne and Grace Carleton, who will
present the farcical success, 1.-THE Lady In
the Cah," the widespread reputation of
houses has preceded it here The famous
four Lukens are the third feature. They
have long been credited with being Europe's
greatest aerial casting performers, produc-
Innovations in mid-air feats. Wilfred Clark,
a nephew of Edwin Booth, and the young
innovations In midair feats. Wdifred Clarke
may be expected to create distinct impress
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sion In his vivacious comedy. derived from
the German, and given the obscure title.
I'm the Biograph." Mr.. Clarke will have
the assistance of Miss Chico Carew. Lucille
Epinnay and D. Vernon, players of reputa
tion, Klein. OFT brothers and Nickerson.
musical artists Of note; Agnes Mahr, the
attractive Partisan premiere danseuse; Ada
Arnoidson, well known among musical art
lists as the Swedish nightingale" and the
vitagraph motion views of Venice complete
the bill.
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Mr.. Stanley Olmsted.

Mr.. Stanley Olnsted will be heard at the
Washington Club. ITO I street. this evening
at S:15. There has been a large advance
sale and the capacity of the rooms will
doubtless be tested as has been the case in
Mr.. Olmsteds previous recitals. He will
be assisted by Miss Ellen Constance Pal
mer. whose voice and personality nave
made her a pronounced social favorite here
this winter. The program includes the
Bach-Tausig Toccata and Fugue, and COM
positions by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Mac
Dowell, Moszkowsk, Wagner and List, all
played by Mr.. Olmsted. Miss Palmer will
sing Weingartners Lied der Ghawaya,"
Saint Saens La Cloche." Grieg's "Sevan"
and several other beautiful songs.
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his works are known to Every lover OF
piano music and those who have never
heard him play will be interested in his
coming visit. Those who have heard him
will again be glad to welcome 80 intelligent
and conscientious musician; for as a per-
former Mr.. Mcdowell is free from man
nerisms and attends to his work in busi-
ness-like way, but with the confidence that
comes from intellectual development and q
thorough knowledge Of the instrument. Mr..
MacDowelrs program will be largely of his
own compositions, but he will also give
some Of the works of the great masters.
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"Nathan Hale"

The production Of Nathan Hale by the
Pike Company at the Lafayette Opera
House. which was to have formed the sec
ond bill of the company's local season. has
been deferred in order to permit of the
production of "In the Palace Of the King.
and will follow the latter play, forming
the third Of the company's productions.
Nathan Hale" was written by Clyde Fitch
for the Goodwins and was presented by
them in this city. 1t has not been offered
here before at popular prices. The dainty
and dramatic story of the young patriot
spy has been done into a charming play,
The company carries a complete production
for the play, the settings being modelled
after those used in the first production.
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The Vinegar Buyer.

Ezra Kendall will make his first appear
ance as star at the Columbia week after
next in 1.-The Vinegar Buyer" new three
act comedy by Herbert Hall Wins
low. His managers. the Messrs. Liebler &
Co.. have supplied their new comedy star
with very picturesque production. and an
excellent supporting company. comprising
Charles Bowser, Marion Abbott, Edward
Chapman, Lottie Alter, Walter Thomas,
Ida Darling, John D. Garrick, Rose Norris,
Frank A. Howson and Harry Hanlon. The
first act Of 1.-THE Vinegar Buyer" shows
the main street Of a small Indiana town
called Bascomb's Corners; the second is the
exterior and grounds of the village SAM
tarium and the third act is the drawing
room of beautiful residence in 1ndianap-
oils The story OF the comedy concerns the
adventures Of Joe Miller, which Is taken
from James Whitcomb Riley's poem Of
Jap Miller"
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be accomplished In so good cause. The
program offers ail that the most varied
tastes can demand. including a novelty In
the Gypsy Suite by Edward German
The soloist is Mrs. II. Clay Browning, one
of the best known and most highly appre-
ciatod OF Washington singers. who Will
sing the grand aria from. the Queen OF
Sheba," with orchestra accompaniment.
and group Of songs. The advance sale
of seats opens Monday.
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Kernan's Lyceum.

'-The Transatlantic BuriesSuers'' will be
the attraction at the Lyceum Theater next
week. There are eight vaudeville numbers
in the olio. Among the funmakers who
will contribute are Ed Lee Wrothe, John j.
MCGOWAN, assisted by Blanche Davenport;
Biclxel and Watson. two German character
comedians; the Dunbar Sisters. three In
number: Lillian Shaw; Bulla and Raymond
and Miss Jennie Le Beau.
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New National Theater.

Next week Richard Mansfield comes to
the National to present there for the first
time his great production OF Julius Gaze
sar," the celebrated actor appearing in the
role of Brutus. Shakespeare's romantic
tragedy of Julius Caesar" has not been
presented here for many years, and con-
sidering the great advancement that the
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Columbia Mandolin Orchestra.

Tho Columbia Mandolin Orchestra, COM
posed OF ninety OF the city's enthusiasts.
was organized purely for the purpose OF
demonstrating the possibilities of the man
dolin. It has been under the skhlful leader
ship Of Mr.. VIM. Edward Todd, Jr. For
their first concert, in which unusual Inter-
est is being manifested, and which is to be
given In the ball room Of the New Willard
on March 10 and II, they have been 90 for
tunate as to secure most eminent mando-
linist.
The ensemble work, for which the organi-
cation has always been distinguished is ex-
pected to surpass that of last season. The
lie Wilson Shir-Ciiff, who is one of Wash
ington's best sopranos; Mr.. ]. Walter Hum
phrey, the prominent basso; Mr.. George H.
O'Connor, and DR.. ]. w. Bisehoff. accom-
PIANIST.
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The Georgetown Orchestra.

Ths Georgetown Orchestra will open its
nineteenth season with concert at the
Columbia Thsater Friday, March 20. Espe-
cial interest in this performance is excited
In philanthropdo as well as musical circles
by the announcement that the proceeds are
to go to the Junior Republic and the Asso-
ciated Charities. This fact alone would
assure fun house. and II there is possi-
bllity OF the Georgetown Orchestra surpass-
inE its high standard the feat win surely
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"The stubbornness Of Geraldine"

In 1.-THE Stubbornness Of Geraldine"
which Mary Mannering will present at the
New National Theater week after next.
Clyde Fitch has violated that unwritten law
Of the American dramatist which prescribes
that only the comedian or the villain should
be made to speak dialect. The hardest
task that Arthur Byron has to do each
night Is to disabuse the audience Of the
idea that he is an imposter awaiting ex-
posture, instead OF high-minded Magyar
nobleman who has trouble with his English
consonants. Prince Karl is about the only
parallel afforded In the recent history Of
the drama