The Washington times., 1903-11-03
THE SILVER SLIPPER"
TNINKLES AS OF YORE
Gorgeous Scenic Spectacle
at the National Theater.
PLENTY OF GOOD SINGING
Catchy Tunes Alternate With Charming
Girls in Brilliant Costumes.

That mystical. glittering bit of femi-
nine footwear. The Silver Slipper. d"
bounded ,lown from the sky on 10 the
stage of he National Theater last night
and for two hours and a half furnished
diversion to a large audience. Despite
the fact that this is the second appear
ance In Washington Of the musical com
edy, its familiar scenes and song hits
We're received with the same degree of
Afavor that marked he initial presenta-
4 ion here of the piec~
Few changes IN the book have been
nade since THE Silver Slipper started
b its successful career last year. The
Aost conspicuous feature of the produc-
zn continues 10 be the champagne
4 nce.' performed by six English dane
girls. and last night the young peO-
participating IN the number were
PEELED 20 repea~ the dance again and
n. Its novel arrangement and strik-
j. sensational execution had charms
those in front. who apparently en-
the daring conception.
Unfailing Sextet.
sextet. which formed the chief
ction of ''Florodora. and to which
Fisher seems loath to bid adieu. is
sted in Come. Little Girl" while
.|diers Of the Army" sung inspiring
~ Cyril Scott and ''Tessie. You Are
Only. Only. Only" given by Joseph
Dish. continue among the popular mu-
a numbers
'hOugh II takes an American public
ne time to accept a book Of English
Ike. that OF The Silver Slipper" by
en- Hall, has been Americanized by
Clay NJ. Greene. who long since es-
lisked- himself firmly in the good
hes of the native public. True. the
hes are not as full OF wit as in many
ther productions. but they give inter
estirg entertainment to pleasure-seelD-
Fing public. One Of the most commend
Pble featU es Of the present production
81 the smoothness with which the piece
moves It's long life has much to do
with this, perhaps. but it is rather a
treat to sit through a performance that
moves with vim and dash from one num-
Der 10 another with not a second in
between for hitch OF any description.
Attractive Stage Settings.
n point Of scenic equipment The Sill
yer Slipper Is among the most inter
esting productions OF the season Each
setting Is compete. natural in drawing
and most attractive TO the eye. The cos
tlllt6 are ana ulDQtlGQ ldLe
sheets. A large chorus Of beautiful
girls. completes a series of charming
pictures.
Gathered together this season is a
company OF merit. Edna Wallace Hop
per IS replaced in the role Of Wrenne by
Ann Tyrell. petite player with man!
attractive attributes. Her voice is a
little too small for the augmented or
chestra carried by the company. and
several Of her songs could not be appre-
ciated. -Four and Twenty Little Men.
however. proved a pleasing feature. de-
spite the fact that five little men did
not answer roll call
Cyril Scott continues in the heyday OF
his matinee glory. end Joseph Welsh
lends az excellent tenor voice TO the
role Of Donald Gregory Thomas J
Keogh furnishes much OF the comedy by
rs conception Of a combined Snowman
card sharp, and all-round fakir Other
Ioles Of The Silver Slipper" are In the
capable hands Of some Of Mr.. Fishers
picked players.