The Washington times., 1903-12-13
GOSSIP OF THE DRAMA FROM MANY POINTS OF VIEW

hard work and good management has
bought prosperity to her brother-in-
laws home. This constant struggle to
make of him and his children useful
members of society has made Susan to
all intents and purposes a shrew. Feared
by ali the community, she seems likely
to end her life a soured old maid but
IL is willed otherwise. for the right man
unexpectedly enters her life. Her strug-
giles to overcome her sudden affection,
her ultimate surrender to her love, and
the revelation OF her true nature are
said to be most cleverly developed by
Mr.. Ditrichstein. Mr.. Harris has CIV
en-, Whats the Matter With Susan?"
the advantages of splendid equipment.
Miss Fischer's company includes Will
liam Harcourt, James e. Wilson. Thorn
as Burns. Charles Bradshaw. John S.
Robertson, George Fox, Harry LiIlford,
Charles Green. Edward Dresser. Edith
Barker. Esther Tittell. Myrtle Vinson,
Nellie King and Master Harry Wright.
Miss Fischer's Interpretation Of Mrs.
Jack last season was voted by both
blues" whats the Matter With
susan7'' is said to be most worthy
substitute for mirth-making.
Virginia Earl in Sergeant Kitty"
The principal eleraents of Sergeant
Kitty" the new comic epsEa which the
Virginia Earl Opera company will sing
at the New National rTheater commenc-
ing Monday night, ara given as origin
atty of constructed, crisp. bright
book and lyrics, tuneful. WHISKY mu-
sic, brisk action, picturesque settings,
and beautiful stage pictures Sergeant
Kitty" is said TO be a genuine comic
opera in two acts, With plenty Of life
and go. the action being of the rapid
fire sort. Mr.. Sloane hzs provided what
is pronounced a particularly melodious
score. Astounding in stirring military
Marches. dreamy waltz songs. and bril-
liant ensembles. with here and there
| jingiicS topical song or two
The following singers and comedians
haze prominent parts: JUNE McCree,
Estelle Wentworth. Albert Parr. Grace
Belmont, Harry Stone. Carry Perkins.
Sylvan Langlois. Sara Edwards. Harry
Brahain, Nellie Emerald, George Mack,
]. A. Furey. Charles Renwick, Charles
J. Goode. w. c. Roberts, Harmon An
derson, and Lawrence Hilliard- A large
and attractive female contingent and
an unusually excellent male chorus are
said to be features.
Particular attention is directed to the
musical setting. which comprises an un-
usual number of what ire described as
song hits. There is little song which
Miss Earl sings entitled 'Oh, Kitty"
which is said TO be particularly infec-
tious. and a waltz song, Love"
which fingers pleasantly in the memory.
I'VE Are a Gallant Regiment" is a
march song sung by Miss Earl and the
entire ensemble Of eighty in glitter.ng
HIssar uniforms A topical duet by Miss
Earl and Mr.. McCree is entitled
Strange Things Happen Every Day"
The One Love the Best Gave That
to Me" WAR Wari WARP a baritone
number sung by Mr.. Langlois and the
male chorus; tenor solo entitled, ''Oh.
Star of Hope" True Love Lives But
In Our Dreams sung by Miss Went
worth; Unions Father Doesn't Seem
to Mind by Mr. McCree; What Is a
Poor Girl TO Do" by Miss Earl; Just
Take Things as They Come" by Miss
Perkins and Mr.. McCree, are said To be
distinct popular successes