The Washington herald., 1906-10-14
FUTURES AND FEATURES.

Francis wilson as an author, is very
industrious. His "reminiscences Of Joseph |
Jefferson have just been issued by the
Scrfbners In much the same fashion he
wrote q book on Eugene Field, who was
an intimate friend, under the title 1.-THE
Eugene Field I Knew" He has also
written "Recollections Of a Player" and
Going On the Stage"
Miller and Plohns production Of the
perennial BLACK Crook" IS to be the at
traction at the Majestic the week OF Oc-
tober 2. So great was the success Of the /
revival Of this never-ending extravaganza
last season under this management, that
Il has been decided to continue It IN
definitely, making an entirely new senic
production each season.
An attraction which the management OF /
the New National regards as one Of the
most important or tho season. The Van
derbilt Cup" viii be seen here the week
beginning October q. This magnificent /
production. which made the enviable rec
ord OF five months on Broadway at one
theater. will be seen here intact. with all
its wealth Of scenic effect. IFS competent
and capable company, and the famous
automobile race between TWO high-pOW-
er cars, heralded as the most thrilling
stage spectacle given 70 the public IN
many years.
one OF the best features OF May Rob
sons performance Of the d0ting wife Of
the prevarieating hero IN The Mountain
Climber" IS her habit OF always having
on tap an appropriate quotation from
the etiquette column OF a woman's mag
azine. Mr. Box, himself, couldn't be
more brimming over than this punctili0us
Mrs. Sibsey IS, Some OF my friends
have told me that many OF the phrases 1 !
use seem over-drawn," said Miss Rob
son. but they really are not a bit. Read
the heaTt-tc-heart stories in any Of the
woman's journals, and you will agree
with me-
Before and After" Leo Ditrichstein's
latest laughter play. will reappear at the
BeIasco, beginning Monday October O.
The fact that the play remained for 10
nights at the Manhattan Theater I'm New
York in the height Of the season IS per-
haps the best attestation Of It's power 10
please. II comes back TO the Belasco un- /
der the direction Of Robert Hunter. Leo
DitTichsteIn. the author: George G. Bon
iface. Jr-, Viola Kellogg, Eugene Redding,
and Kenyon Bishop viii be seen ia the
leading roles. and they viii be assisted b.
such admirable players as Jean New
combe, Thomas ThOTne. Edward Elton.
Laura Butler, Mabel Findlay, and Harry
Bayard.
At Chase's, commencing at the Monday
matinee, October Q. the programme Of
r,cfft. ,-e,,5.--fito -,or-o4tfo- nil D.. to4s
by Col Castor Bordeberry, "Ine King
Of Firearms. who astonlshed America
by his remarkable feats Of craftsmanship
while appearing last season at the Hip
podrOme IN New York. He IS heralded
as the greatest rifle shot in the world.
and during his performance he partly
removes an evening dress from his fair
assistant by shots from his rife. lie also
plays q selection upon a piano by sharp
shooting. The extraordinary feature viii
be Nine Gertrude c. Herbert and NJ
GTanat in ''Flamaturgy.' an expose Of
the Fays IN 'Thaumaturgy, and which
occasi0ned the recent sensational injunc-
tion proceedings in New York city.
Robert Mantell viii be seen in Washing
ton during November in Shakespearean
repertoire.
The Elmendorf lectures. which proved
so delightful here last season. viii soon
be delivered at the New National The
ater Mr.. Dwight Elmendorf viii begin
his series Of lectures with a review Of
Holland.
Local interest attaches TO the engage
ment Of Francis Wilson in Washington, in
that Mr.. Charles y. Richards. his acting
manager, was formerly assistant general
manager Of Luna Park here. Mr.. Richards
has many friends in Washington.
The Rakemaun Concert Orchestra has
secured the Belasco Theater for a series
OF Sunday night concerts. the first occur
ring Sunday night. October g next. 1t
Will be conducted by Herman G. Rake
mann, former concert master OF the late
Washington Symphony Orchestra. Prof.
Rakemann has gathered into his new or
ganizatiOn the leading members OF the
De Koven group Of artists.
The Virginian" returns TO the Colum-
bia Theater next week. The play. q dram
aization Of Owen Wister's novel, deals
with the fresh, vigorous life of the West,
with sturdy ranchmen and the brisk, alert
women OF the pioneer generation. Almost
identIcally the same cast seen here before
is promised, with Dustin Farnum still
playing the nameIess cowboy hero, and
Frank Campeau continuing his portrayal
Of the villainous Trampas.
The Burglars Daughter comes to the
Academy on Monday night, October %.
The play IS said 20 be the strongest in
human interest ever written by Owen
Davis.
Antoinette lie Brun. the young prima
donna soprano. leading singer Of the
Grand Opera Trio at Chase's. is q great
grandniece Of Andrew Jackson. She was
born in the South. but her early girIhOod
was spent in Indiana Miss lie Brun'
stage career has been most interesting
Manager Henry W Savage, of the Savage
English Opera Company. discovered her
She was singing Tie prima donna roles IN
q l!ttle Italian company at the Grand
Theater, on the East Side OF New York
Miss lie Brun had studied and sung in
Italy. but on coming back 10 America
found the leading managers unwilling to
give her a hearing The plueky little wo-
man accepted the first engagement offered
her. which was ct the East Side Theater.
Mr.. Savage one night happened in at the
theater and heard her sing. He snapped
her up before the curtain had fallen on
the final act. She remained with Savage
three years. She decided this season to
accept a splendid offer TO go into vaude-
VILE. Miss Le Brun is said 10 be not only
soprano with pure. sweet voice OF
wonderful range, but is q gifted actress
as well
John Hudson's Wife a comedy drama
Of the present day, by Alicia Ramsey and
Rudolph de Cordova, will be presented at