The Washington herald., 1907-11-26

Chase's-POIIte Vaudeville.
The hit Of an excellent bill at Chase's
this week is "Eltinge." a female imper-
senator OF ability, who makes his appear
ancc in a black velvet princess gown and
a stunning hat la Velaska Surratt. and
sings a Gibson song. Mr.. Eltinge can
really sing. Mcmahon and Chappelle
presented a sketch entitled why Hubby
Missed the Train" although it was not
| exactly clear why he was late. How
ever there was plenty of opportunity for
clever dialogue, catchy songs. and grace
full dances. With the assistance OF the
Pullman maids. several sprightly girls in
black face. they made good. John +.
Hazard and his inimtable cough scored
| heavily. Johnny told some stories that
were really new and funny. The musical
skit of the Four COlbys is about the same
as last season. They play well. Of course.
but one tires OF the same old thing A
coon song by the daughter. delightfully."-
rendered. was loudly appiauded. Ar
noldo's performing panthers and leopards
are wonderfully well trained. They seem
ed as gentle as playful house cats and
did their stunts with good grace. Ford
and Swor. typical sidewalk comedians.
cracked some ancient jokes and sang d
couple of songs. the best OF which was
I've Said My Last Farewell. Good-by. 90
Nobody seemed TO care much whether
they said gOod-by or not The bill WIS
opened by Great Scott, who really did
somc ladder balancing which was appre-
ciated- The Aeronaut's First Flight
closed the entertainment
The Majestic-sUneIe Toms Cabin.
The opening performance Of the Purnen
Stock Company in Uncle Toms Cabin
yesterday afternoon was not without rs
note of sadness. For hfteen weeks Man
ager Fitzgerald's company has made its
home in Washington. and during that
period has won a host Of friends. TO
whom the news Of its early departure
comes with deep regret. Local playgoers
have had the privilege OF seeing Miss
Purnell and her company in wide range
OF productions. Yesterdays performance
was successful. The public seems never
to tire of Uncle Toms Cabin" and To-
day the trials OF its hero. and the story
of little Eva are followed with the same
interest as Of yore. For her last week.
Miss PurneH elected to play the small
part of Classy, which gave her little more
than an opportunity to appear and sc-
knowledge the applause of her friends.
Once or twice she had strong moments.
however, and rose 10 them.
The play hangs or falls upon the por-
trayal of the title role and credit must
be given Mr.. Reddng for his work as
Uncle Tom. Earnest, sincere. painstak-
ing-his playing always commanded re-
spect. and at times showed flashes OF
genius. Beside him must be placed Miss
Alma Nelson. whose reading of Eva
was quite remarkable
Most of the long list Of characters were
In capable hands. AIR Piokens was sue
cessful as Legree. Mr. Jeff Murphy had
an excellent scene in act one. as George
Harris. ably assisted by Miss Deshon.
whose Eliza was more than capable. Miss
Deshon has given several indications OF
emotional talent MI Muuneu in two
small roles. has little opportunity. though
his St Clair and Shelby were ably rem
dored- This week finds Stanley James
as Mr.. Wilson. and a very good one az
that Harry Bewley extracted consider
able humor from the part Of Marks, the
lawyer. though his methods were far from
legitimate. Mr. Hale rs sam. gave a
good character sketch. Miss Helen HyIe
was the TOpsy Of the occasion. and a
strenuous one. as might have been ex-
pected. Emeline was well played by
Miss Stanley.