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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
FAY DAVIS, IN 'TMPRUDENCE."

its patrons who could not attend until
9:15 or remain until 9:25.
This is bad enough, but il involves
another and often disastrous nui-
sance. The ushers who show these late.
Corners to their seats are apparently il
league with them against the peace oi
earlier arrivals. The one rushes down
the aisle and slams a seat The others
stroll leisurely after and slam more
seats. II IS a simple story, and soon
told, but the nuisance of which it treats
mars more plays Than any other factor
in Washington theatrical life
On footing with all of this is the
disturbance which 2recedes the end OF
the last act. How many beautiful stage
pictures. how many fine endings. how
much peace of mind have been destroy
ed by the previous manipulation of hat
and coat. only the recording angel
could tell
What. lhon. IS the -cQnclusiop? That
rests with each reader of The Times
But The Times itself views the situa-
ton with little comoIacency. Our &C
tor friend was no doubt wrong. and yet
not so very wrong. The Washington
audience is a distinguished assembly. but
it has sJ!ll much, very much. to learn
a .. y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Patience" for Charity.

The opera Patience" or "Bunthorne' :
Bride" one of the most charming and
musical of Gilbert and sulIivan's compo-
sitions. Will be given by the junior choir
OF St Patrick's Church in aid Of a most
worthy and charitable object. May s, at
the Columbia
This choir is composed OF forty voices.
among which are many of great promise
in the operate field. They have been
working most diligently and earnestly
under the able direction and manage
ment of Miss Murphy and Miss Collins,
who have been untiring in their efforts
in order to show the musical public of
Washington what can be done in amateur
circles
Their costumes and other accessories
have been made by one CT Philadelphia ;
most prominent costumers, and all the
appointments and properties Will be
worthy of irst-class operate organi-
zaticn.
The orchestra of Columbia Theater
will be augmented for the occasion, and
under the able direction of its leader,
Sol Minister, most favorably known in
musical circles here and elsewhere the
production promises TO make lasting
impression on those who will be for
tunate enough 10 hear 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Chase's-" Faust. "

Gounod's opera. Faust" VIII be pro-
duced at Chase's Theater this week
There viii be a double cast in the lead
ing roles, special scenery and electrical
effects 10 heighten the supernatural ele-
ment OF the famous composition
Eleanor Kent, formerly of Jerome
Sykes The BilIionaire" and more re-
Gently seen here as Venus in THE Sill
yer Slipper" Will be heard as Mar
guerite. Faust will be assumed in alter
nation by George TalIman and Merriam
Bruce. Mephistopheles will have two
distinguished Interpreters. John Duns-
more and Bowman Rawlston. Mr.. Duns-
more is remembered as the basso pro
fundo OF the "Bostonians." Valentine
VIII be assumed alone by ]. X. Murray
Hattie Belle Ladd will be conspicuous
in the part of SeibeI, and Lena Winters
will sing Martha. The character of
Wagner will be presented by w. G.
Shelley.
Additions have been made to the Chase
chorus especially for this opera. Adolph
Liesegang, the noted director. will COM
mand a larger force of musicians. The
five act version given by the MetroPoli
tan Opera company will be seen here
Special scenery has been designed by
Chase's house scenic artist, Mr.. Thomp-
son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
d. GOSSIP OF THE DRAMA FROM MANY POINTS OF VIEW *p

of friends and bottle, but go straight
| TO the greatest force in the world, old
| Mother Earth.
Critic Without Prejudice
Sail your boat. ride your horse. walk
into the country ten miles. gather
cluster of wild flowers, and by the time
you get back home you will have con-
cluded that. perhaps, your critic was
without prejudice. You will accept the
judgment and have a new try. or. IL
there has been no critical and il. or
but, but all fair sailing TO success. it
will help you to remove the tendency
toward an enlargement of the hatba1d.
From hoeing patch of potatoes 1 have
often obtained tie grit to face any new
venture with past gIories or self-dissat
isfaction forgotten and alive only to the
possibilities OF the future
Once when / was rehearsing the role of
Sir Brice Skene in THE Masqueraders.
MY nerves were much oyerwrought. IL
was difficult part with a drunken scene.
and try as I would l could not get it as
wished. 1 tortured myself and no doubt
my companions. Still, the more earnest
~ dpptleu sen the III LlltT away IL
seemed 1 was from the characterization
1 wanted Then one day I walked away
up beyond the Bronx. and on the edge OF
the roadside / spied a friendly black
smith. SalvationI AS I swung the anvil
tired nerves gained repose and within a
few days I had grasped and created my
scene as 1 wished to portray it.
Near to Natures Heart.
Sea breeZes. sunshine, and night many
great men have preached as the foun-
tain-head TO good work. Robert Louis
Stevenson said there wasn't much wrong
with the man who had his pipe and hung
over his garden gate during the hour of
rest after a days work. Tolstoy is an
other master who teaches us the value OF
physical labor for mental development.
So l say; the primitive life in the free,
uncaptured silence OF out-of- doors. near
to natures heart, is the actors inspira-
ton.
Three months in the country with gar
den. horses and dogs will make the ar
duous nine months of work, study and
travel of the actors season possible.
This open air life will give the physical
magnetism, the vitality, the buoyancy OF
spirit which is so necessary to have
cross the footlights and lay siege to an
audiences heart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
O, Consistency Most Strange
Two Lovers Who Love and Must Yet
Yet Be Apart.

1Wo Lovers VINO Love ana MUST Yet
Yet Be Apart.
Search the musty tombs Of history
from that little anaire de occur between
the Queen OF Sheba and his glorious
majesty King Solomon down to the re-
cent incident OF William K. Vanderbilt
and the charming widow he espoused,
and you will never find recorded more
touching and constant devotion than
that which has been displayed by the
nero and heroine of this little sketch.
Daily for more than a year and haif
they have breathed forth VOWS of etc.
nal love and fidelity, as has been the
privilege of lovers from time imnemo-
rial, but alas an unkind fate has inter-
vened TO prevent their hopes from being
realized And even now. amid the new
surroundings in which the lovers and
themselves, 1t is still a case of hope
deferred" for the unkind libreftist If
The Runaways' leaves Van Rensselaer,
Wheeler and Amelia Stone no nearer the
goal of their desire than they were be-
fore.
From the first performance of "A Chi
neSe honeymoon IN this country
Wheeler has played the role of Tenn
Hatherton enamored of Princess Sac Soo-
who was Amelia Stone, and who ardently
reciprocates his affection. 1t may have
been due to some other reason. or again
it may have been because they so near
ly realized The ideal OF what lovership
means, that the management OF The
Runaways" cast them for practically
similar roles in the new production.
Wheeler is TO depict the yearning Of
Robert Gray for the Princess Angelcake.
while Miss Stone enacting the latter
role. shows just now a love-lorn maid
should conduct herself s~~- esq
Stranger things have happened than
to have stage romance translated into
life's reality, but despite the fact that
such a sequel would be thoroughly in
keeping with the situation, there has as
yet been no evidence that such a con-
summation Will be achieved. Both, not
withstanding the warmth of their appa-
rent ardor, are still heart whole and
fancy free" although there are rumors
that certain Wall Street broker-but
that's another story-on which space
may be gained at another time.
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| age it obtains. But it must improve g
| great deal further if it is TO do Faust
as well as THE Wizard of the Nile
''Trilhy" was not especially adapted to
| the personnel of the Berger company
at the Lafayette. The play is too exact
! ing to be well done on a weeks rehear-
sails. Its comparative success is, there
fore rather a tribute to the players per-
Isonaily than TO the production of Du
Maurier's work
| At the Academy. The Sign OF the
Cross" with al its claim on playgoers
of every class, gives way to a meIo-
drama of the opposite class called ION
! the Stroke of Twelve"
The New Bills.
Mr. Faversham's engagement is TO be
noted for many reasons. He is himself a
fine actor. He has one of the best com
panies ever gathered about star Final
Efy he has fine play. if the critics of
other cities are not all wrong "Irnpru-
idence' ought to be one of the strongest
bills OF the season at the National.
The RURaways. at the Columbia. is
especially designed for summer con
sumption. 1t is a musical coined + char
acteristic of the age, spiendidly costum-
Jed and deliberately mounted, and neither
plot nor vocal effort is 10 be taken too
seriously. All Washingtonians who have
the virus Of New York in their veins
will no doubt patronize The Rrnaways''
with vengence.
The time is oppOrtune for mention OF
the prospective four weeks engagement
at the Columbia OF Bertha Galland.
This is an enterprise of much dignity.
Miss Galland has been surrounded by
one of the best companies now on the
stage. Her four PLAYS are to be given a
fine investiture. But best OF all. she
has chosen plays which recommend
themselves TO every theatergoer of in
telligence and judgment-"The School
for Scandal Romeo and Juliet" Mac
beth" and, probably. '.Frou Frou -
This is fine prospect and ought 10
prove especially so in Washington
where people Of the thinking age are
willing 20 think, and art has value 81
perseding that of vulgar horsepIay and
gorgeous costumes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Lafayette-'eMiss Hobbs"

In conformity with the original an
nouncement OF Manager Berger when he
advertised the present season of the
Berger Stock Company at the Lafayette
Square Opera House the bill will be
changed next week from the light and
somber atmosphere of "TrfIby'' to THAI
of Miss Hobbs. a novel and diyerting
comedy
This play is the work of Jerome KIap-
ka Jerome. brilliant short story writer
and dramatist. and was one of the early
and successful starring vehicles of Miss
Annie Russell
Miss Hobbs" is built on the most
wholesome lines, pure and noble in tone,
and sweet and healthy in sentiment,
while the dramatic action introduced
gives it a charming favor The humor
is not broad but is presented in subtle
ties which. with the rare literary quail
ties evidenced in the play make it an
agreeable evenings entertainment
For its coming local presentation the
preparations made ny Stage Manager
Sullivan point TO marked fidelity as to
Detail Adequate scenery has been pro-
vided, and the cast which follows should
give a consummate performance: Woln
Kingsearl, Eugene Ormonde; PercivaI
Kingsearl, Charles Wyugate; George Jcs-
sop, John Daily Murphy: Captain Sands.
William H. Tooker; Charles, George p.
Pearce; Miss Abbey. Miss Gertrude
Berkeley; Mrs. Percival Klngsearl. Miss
Millicent Farey, Miss susette Jackson
and Miss Henrietta Hobbs, Miss Selene
Johnson
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Bertha Galland'S Engagement
Will Open Her Season as Lady Teazle
in School for Scandal

Bertha Galland will appear at the Co
lumbia Theater commencing May H. sup
ported by her metropolitan company
composed of players who will present to
Washington what will be practically a
star cast. Miss Galland is said to be the
coming actress. She possesses beauty.
charm, an exquisite figure and the ex-
uberance OF youth besides great talent.
She IS a woman who attracts by her
sweetness of character as well as by
her capabilities
Fer approaching engagement in Wash
ington is to be one Of unusual import
Iance. Although she had only been on
the stage three seasons and part of
another when she made her venture
starring in a repertoire of classic plays
under her own management. Miss Gal
land has mounted swiftly to the highest
position in her profession. She made snr
debut IN New York State as a star and
has never occupied any other place ex-
eept during the season when she sup
ported James X. Hackett as leading
woman in Pride of Jennico-"
Miss GaIland is to open her season of
School for Scandal" She considers this
the most delightful comedy role OF all
she has ever essayed. Although she
has not played this part throughout the
country, she appeared in it three sea
sons ago. when she made her initial
starring tour under her own manage
ment in the North. Even then she lid
not present the entire play. but merely
the best scenes from it. At that time
it was no unusual thing for this young
woman. then only nineteen years of
age, to appear as Juliet, Lady Macbeth,
Lady Teazle, and OphelIa all in one
evening. Her versatility is a constant
source of amazement TO those associates
with her. as she can so from the light
est comedy scenes to heavy tragedy
with ease and total absorption in the
characters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
The Cast for 'Faust."

1t is Observed that the new cast of
operate principals that comes each week
10 Chase's is an Improvement upon that
of the preceding period. This is espe-
ciaIly true Of the artists secured for the
presentation of Gounod's Faust this
week
J. X Murray. the Valentine, is one OF
the most popular romantic baritones OF
the day He is talented both dramati-
caIly and operaticalIy. He won success
when quite young with the Carleton
Opera Company. More recently he and
his wife Clara Lane, headed a company
called the Boston Lyric Opera Company
Since then he has sung with the Castle
Square Company the Southwell Opera
Company, the Bostonians. and other
leading organizations He possesses =
rich mellow baritone OF rare quality.
John Dunsmore, the basso profundo,
who will sing Mephistopheles, is the
singer who stepped into the shoes OF
Eugene Cowles. when the latter left the
Ecstonians. Since leaving this company
Mr. Dunsmore has been with the Fran
ces Wilson company.
Eleanor Kent. who will sing Mar
guerite. is young and gifted with
dramatic voice. Miss Kent has been
conspicuous in The Millionaire" and
THE Silver slipper but feeling that
her voice was worthy of grand opera
she retired from both, and at the con-
cmsion of this season viii go abroad 90
resume her study of the works of the
old masters Merriam Bruce is tenor
robusto of wide range and remarkable
power. He has sung with success in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
DOROTHY DORR,
In "The Runaways."

being overlooked to make The Runa-
ways" a worthy success
The book unfolds story, containing
many amusing and logical situations. 1t
is By Addison Burkhardt Raymond
HubbeI has furnished the score
The company includes Dorothy Dorr.
Helen Lord Amelia Stone, Suzanne Hal
prem. Flora and May Hengler, Alexander
Clark, William Gould, Van Rensselaer,
Wheeler. Al Fields. Arthur Dunn and
William Wolf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
A FIGURE IN THE RUNAwAYs."

to surround her with magnificent COM
capably and artisticalIy Washington is
well acquainted with her handsome lead
ing man, John Blair, who makes a prac-
tice of appearing only with actresses
whom he considers extremely talented
Rather than support one who lacks
ability, Mr.. Blair prefers 10 miss a sea-
son or so and to rest. He has been
leading man for Janauschek, Julia Mar
lowe, and Mrs Patrick Campbell, but is
artistic work at the head of a series
of Ibsen plays which were presented at
monthly matinees at the National
Theater only two years ago. Mr.. Blair
viii play Sir Charles Surface in The
School for Scandal
Good Supporting Company.
Among the prominent members of the
company are Frank Roberts, who played
the Cardinal With Percy HasweIl in The
Royal Family and made a hit; Robert
V. Ferguson, the comedian and char
acter actor; Godfrey Stein. who was
with Henrietta Crosman in Mistress
Nell;' William Kittridge, popular
American who has been successful as a
leading man IN England
There are very few wemen's parts.
They viii be filled by Mrs Kate Denim
Wilson. well known in this city. and
Margaret Bourne, of The Forest
Lovers" w. H. Post. the know
stage manager; Arthur Buchanan. Edgar
MacGregor, and Robert Hickman will
complete list of players which demon
strates what an excellent entertainment
Mr.. Luckett is presenting for a season
of four weeks.
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Columbia-"The Runaways."

The Runaways," Messrs. Sam S. Shu-
bert and Nixon & zimmerman's newest
musical comedy, will begin a weeks en-
gagement at the Columbia tomorrow
might. The piece was produced for the
first time last Thursday night in Balti-
more.
More than 100 people Will be seen up
on the stage while the Casino orchestra
Iof twenty eight pieces. under the lead
Iership Of Arthur Weld, general musical
director for the Messrs. Shubert. will
interpret the score. No opportunity is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Lyceum-Topsy Turvy Burlesquers.

The attraction this week at the Ly
ceum Theater will be the ToDsy Turvy
Burlesquers. which will be remembered
as one of the popular offerings at this
house last season
The company this season includes Sam
Rice the popular and versatile comed-
ian and producer; Eleanor Revere and,
Georgia Cunningham, Bert Fuller,
frankie Emmett, and others. The two
burlesques Champagne Charlie at Ho-
tel Topsy Turvy." dealing with the pre-
dicaments OF a young married man try
ing to keep his past a buried record with
his wife, and Foxy Grandpa's Picnic"
which almost speaks for itself as to its
merit, are both pronounced clever
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

tice. My boat. my garden bT lose
to nature. and there I find test
help for an actor There hen
hurt or discouraged and II und
the balm and encouragement on
with another try for better
You have worried over 6es-
peare. You've toiled and st with
your modern character par Der
haps it is not understood a )uld
wish. Perhaps you are woun, brit
by seemingly unappreciativ sm
What you have striven for ven
too elusive and just slppe our
grasp; or again, you have 90 ght
TO the ideals you had fixed in nd
and you eXuIt in the well-e Ic-
cess. In either case don't he
fetid atmosphere OF the clul n
sole yourself with the congo Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
An Actors Recreation.
By WILLIAM FAYERSHAM.

An actors recreation? With me physi-
cal exercise is almost synonymous with
inspiration, as both lead me into the
same channels. Mother Nature. Mother
Nature, the panacea for theatrical ills.
Yes; that is why I truly believe and nrac-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Past and Future.
A Week of Book Plays Followed by a
Week of Good Plays.

Otis Skinner suffered double punish
ment during his Washington engage
ment. which ended last night al the Co
lUm5ia. He bore first the brunt of a
late entry into a city which is peculiarly
averse to patronizing the theaters when
the weather is fine. Second. he encoun-
tered the general dissatisfaction with
an actor of great ability who appears
in play OF mediocre quality It is not
surprising, then. that his local engage
ment did not prove profitable.
But this is not all the story. accord
ing TO gossip among play-followers in
the Capital He has not done very well
anywhere whatever the season. This
would seem to justify the conclusion
that book plays. even those Of some
merit and presented By actors of high
standard, are on the wane. Especially
true does this seem when it is remem-
bered that the two great successes Of
the season-Mrs. Fishes Mary of Mag
daIa" and Belasco's Darling of the
GOds"-arc both new plays. plays in the
original package, 50 to speak OF course
Mr. SINNERS rival attraction, The
Little Princess the play made from
Count Tolstoys Resurrection" and
many, many others might be cited to the
contrary. But il is still significant that
so good an actor as Mr.. Skinner in a
play so acceptable as "Lazarre'' should
have received such small support.
Serious Study of Child Life.
The Little Princess proves an old
saying that men are but children grown
The book from which Mrs Burnett made
her play has long been favoritp. In
all likelihood half the young men and
women in last weeks audiences al the
National knew every detail of the plot
ten years ago. To the children il was
new OF course. But everyone entered
into its spirit, whether old or young, ac-
quainted with its plot or ignorant of it
Miss james is distinctive figure in
current stag annals. Her success is re-
markable. She deserves, moreover. all
her success. Il is interesting to note.
in this connection, that her iupersona-
ton OF sara Crewc has its basis in seri-
ous. thoughtful study of child life and the
ways OF childhood. There are a thousand
soubrettes, more or less. who undertake
to do professionally exactly what Miss
James has done. The wide gulf between
their achievements and hers is proof
enough. if any is needed, Of the value
of thorough study and adequate prepara-
tea
At Other Theate-s.
Chase's presentation CT The Wizard
of the Nile met with exceptional favor
The company seems to improve with
each week 1. deserves all the patron
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Academy-"on the Stroke of Twelve"

ON the Stroke OF Twelve" will be
1.-THE attraction this week at the Academy,
The scene at the climax of the third
act is one Of the most exciting ever put
into a drama. 1t shows the escape from
prison Of the hero and his friend, who
have been unjustly convicted of a crime.
The play is full of strong situations and
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John Blair Leading Man.

If Mr.. Luckett has been fortunate in
securing an artistic of such renown as
Miss Galland for spring engagement.
he has been equally happy in being able
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
EmPire-Avery and Hart.

EmplTe-Avery and Kart.
For the third week OF their season
at the Empire Theater. Avery and Hart
will present The Hottest Coon in
Dixie. musical comedy said to con-
tain an abundance of good comedy and
much pretty music The piece has never
been done in Washington. but in other
cities where ii has been seen, it Great
cd q good Impression. Both principals
will have opportunities to interpolate
coed songs. and ii is said the comedy
feature of the production will be quite
as funny as The Sons OF Ham, which
is attracting large crowds this week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

dramatic effects. It Is also literally sup
piled with comedy and it's scenic equip
ment is novel and complete. The com
pany is composed of actors who have
won honorable places in their profess
sion, and the character drawing has
been done by bold and skillful hand
ION the Stroke of Twelve has been
Iplayed through successive seasons in the
East and Middle West and the early part
of this season in the Far West. This is
its fourth season in this territory and
lit is still as strong drawing card.
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At Other Theate1s.

Chase's presentation CT The Wizard
of the Nile" met with exceptional favor.
The company seems to improve with
each week II deserves all the patron