The Washington times., 1907-12-01
NOTES OF THE STAGE

once more E. II. Sothern has sue
cumbed 20 his supertitious fears. In
stead Of giving his first performance OF
Lord Dundreary," the character made
internationally celebrated by his father.
as first announced, on Friday evening.
December 13. at the Belasco Theater
here. he has moved the date backward
twenty-four hours, and the revival will
be given for the first time on Thursday
evening. December u.
The combination Of Friday and thir-
teen was too sinister for Mr.. Sothern.
particularly when viewed In the remem-
brance Of the fateful night Of April I3
1865. when, as a spectator at the per
formance Of Lord Dundreary''-then
called Our American Cousin''-Presi-
dent Lincoln met death at the hand Of
an assassin7actor.
1t Is rumored that David Belasco is to
present Miss Frances Starr, the dainty
and talented young player now acting
the chief role in The Rose Of the
Rancho" as Juliet
Miss Margaret Mayo, who is respons-
ible for the story Of Polly Of the Cir
GUS to be seen for the first time on
sny stage here next week, is the au-
thor OF The Marriage of William
Asne-' Miss Mayo also adapted "Di-
vorcons." in which Grace George re-
Gently scored the greatest triumph of
her career.
Anna Held has long enjoyed the dis
tlnction Of being the most photographed
woman IN the world. For some time
there was considerable rivalry for this
honor between Miss Held and Marie
Doro.
Little Viola and BeOni Flugrath. the
two children seen at the New National
with Thomas Jefferson in rip Van
Winkle," are now supporting William
Faversham in THE Squaw Man" Dur
ing the Washington engagement, which
is scheduled for Christmas week. the
two tiny actresses win appear as enter
tainers at two private children's par
ties.
Frederic Thompson, who has recently
branched out as producer of plays and
who Is to present for the first time on
any stage Polly OF the Circus" at the
National, December 9, was the manager
OF the Pan-Americdn Exposition at Buff
falo. Mr.. Thompson also founded and
constructed the famous Luna Park,
Coney Island, the most gigantic out
door amusement place in America he
is thirty-two years Of age.
Miss Mabel TaIiaferro. who comes to
the New National next week in Polly
OF the Circus" was at one time the
most noted child actress in America.
Miss Taliaferro appeared in Blue
Jeans when a tot Of three. Her more
recent appearances have been in THE
Land OF Hearts Desire. Mrs. wiggs
OF the Cabbage Patch - "Pippa Passes. -
and In a Balcony" In private life Miss
Taliaferro is Mrs. Frederic Thompson
The theatrical season of 1907 will
close at the New National Theater with
sam Bernard in THE Rich Mr. Hog
Eenheimer" The last night Of the old
year at this theater will be fittingly
celebrated. ''Sumciency" Sam Bernard
has promised to make an address.
The famous Hengler Sisters-Flo and
May-wiu appear at the New National
the week Of Decembe. Is. with "Tht
Rogers Brothers in Panama"
Paderewskrs recital at the New Ma
tional Theater next Tuesday Afternoon
will be his last in washington for some
years. as he has announced his inten
ton OF returning to Poland.
A number OF the chorus girls Of Lul,
Glaser's company remained in Wash
ington for the purpose of joining 9TH,
Partisan Model" chorus. Miss Held,
company now numbers over eighty
players and dancers.
Clyde Fitch will probably make thu
dramatization OF Three Weeks Rrs
Elinor Glyn's novel which created sucl
a stir in England. The Shuberts hav,
obtained the stage rights.
There are seven graduates among tn
leading players IN Frederic thompson
'BrewsteT's Millions" company at tn
Columbia this week. Edward Abelc
graduated from the College OF Law Il
st. Louis: Hall McAlister from til
CniveTSIty Of California; willard How